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Village mayor, councilmembers sworn into office Pinecrest ‘Relay Read in Pamplona, Spain for Life’ goes Green
BY GRANT MILLER
Publisher
The public swearingin ceremony for the recently elected and reelected Village of Pinecrest officials was held on Dec. 11 at the Pinecrest Municipal
Center. Village Clerk Guido Inguanzo administered the oath of office to James McDonald, the newest member of the Village Council. At the same time, Councilmember Bob Ross and Mayor Cindy Lerner began their second terms in office as Village officials. McDonald, Ross and Mayor Lerner were officially elected in the general election on Nov. 6. McDonald defeated former Village councilmember Bob Hingston to win the right to represent Seat 3, while Ross beat Jennifer Wollman and Germaine Butler to win re-election to Seat 1. Mayor Lerner was returned to office unopposed in the general election. This was the ninth swearing-in ceremony in the 14-year history of Pinecrest since its incorporation in 1998. (SEE PHOTOS ON PAGE 8)
BY LEE STEPHENS
ou’re invited to the 2013 Pinecrest Relay for Life, a “Go Green” community event. Relay for Life steps off this year on Saturday, March 16-17, at Evelyn Greer Park, 8200 SW 124 St., beginning at Noon and ending Sunday at 8 a.m. Residents from Pinecrest, South Miami, Palmetto Bay, Cutler Bay, Kendall and all neighboring communities are invited to participate. Relay for Life is a non-competitive walk that is the signature program of the American Cancer Society. Money raised is used for research, resources and programs for families affected by cancer. During the 18 hours of the Relay, teams walk the track day and night to symbolize the fact that cancer never sleeps.
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Pictured are Pinecrest residents Ellie and Gil Levine on vacation in Pamplona, Spain, where the annual running of the bulls takes place in March. Of course, the Levines remembered to take along a copy of their favorite hometown newspaper and sent us back this shot. Thanks for thinking of us, guys!
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This Dogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for You Say hello to Trina, a beautiful adult German Shepherd. Trina was brought into our shelter while she was nursing four newborn pops. She was a spectacular mom to all her babies â&#x20AC;&#x201D; very gentle, caring and attentive. And while volunteers, who were strangers to her at first, handled her puppies, Trina never showed any signs of aggression, but rather was very trusting. She is a good-natured dog, very sweet and kind. She gets along well with other dogs and tries to befriend everyone she meets. She thrives on affection and so we would love for her to go to a home where she will be integrated as much as possible into the family. If you think Trina may be right for you, please contact Born Free Pet Shelter at 305361-5507 or go to <www.bornfree.petfinder.com>.
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KAI ITO Gulliver Prep senior Kai Ito has not forgotten his heritage. He works every Saturday as a kindergarten teacher’s assistant at the Hoshuko, Inc., a Japanese school in Miami. “It’s a way of keeping up with the Japanese language,” he says. “I actually was a student at a Japanese school. You graduate from the school after eighth grade. After you graduate, you still want to keep up your Japanese, so you go back and volunteer.” Ito immediately asked if he could volunteer every Saturday. His first assigned task was being a librarian. “After the first year, they moved me up to become an assistant teacher,” he says. “I love talking to the kids. Not only do I assist the class, I play with the kids on the playground and talk with them. It’s a very nice way to spend your Saturday.” Ito makes time from his busy schedule for the Saturday school. At Gulliver, he is the president of student council. “I’ve always been involved in student government,” he says. Ito’s goal is to improve school spirit at Gulliver. “My job is to unify the school and bring more spirit,” he says. “I want to make pep rallies mandatory. A lot of seniors don’t, but I want them to stay.” Ito is also the language ambassador of Gulliver. “I’m the first; when Gulliver has open house, I’m representing the World Language Department,” he says. “I’m
showing off how great our language department is.” In fact, he realized the importance of knowing different languages when he spent two weeks in Africa working with kids at a shanty city for the Tehobo Project. “It was like what I do in Japanese school, I assisted teachers there in classes,” he says. “That was a pivotal moment in my life. These kids were very poor and I was very touched by being there. It was life changing for me.” When he returned to Miami, he says he started collecting skills that could impact his ability to help people. Those skills include learning languages and being involved with the business club. “I started having an interest in business after that,” he says. “When I went to Africa, I started to think about what I want to become. I want to work for some financial corporation like the International Monetary Fund or the World Bank’s International Financial Corporation.” Ito says he was impressed by how ready the children were to learn. “They really didn’t have a great teaching facility and they didn’t have a great education,” he says. “These kids, I believe, could be very successful. These kids are ready to learn and they want to learn. I want to help these people.” Along with a love for languages, Ito loves sports. He is a three-sport athlete, running cross-country and track, and playing soccer. “This year I was fortunate to become captain of the cross-country team,” he says. Ito plans to attend college and he has made applications to the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Michigan and the University of Miami. He is also looked at going to school in Japan. “I hope to major in international business or international relations,” he says. “I’m interested in international studies because you study the economics and society of countries. It’s a very important way to learn about a country and a culture. You can’t just go in to help a country, you have to understand it.” By Linda Rodriguez Bernfeld
ZOE COSNER Palmetto High School senior Zoe Cosner has accumulated about 1,400 hours of community service. Many of the hours come from spending time in the lab at the University of Miami over two summers researching viruses. “The first summer I worked as part of a group and the second summer I did my part of the project,” Cosner says. “The first year we looked at the protein interaction between e coli and a virus that affects e coli called lambda. If we know what proteins are responsible for viral protein reactions, we can study viruses that are human specific in non-human cells.” She worked at the Molecular Biology and Biochemistry lab with Dr. Richard Myers. “It’s led me to decide that my future will be in biochemistry,” she says. She found Dr. Myers through her father, who works for the UM and knew Dr. Myers. Cosner came away from the experience realizing that no matter how smart you think you are, you can always learn a lot more. “I learned that teamwork makes a difference,” she says. “Even if you take charge and become a leader, you still need to rely on everyone else in your group. And I learned if at first you don’t succeed, then
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try again because it will probably work out.” At Palmetto, Cosner is a member of the Science National Honor Society and Science Competitors Club. “Over the course of three years, I have competed in every science competition that we go to,” she says. “I’m currently the president of Science NHS and Competitors.” Cosner has participated in the Envirothon, going to regionals for three years and to states twice as the soils expert. “The first time I went my team got third place. The second time, we didn’t place overall, but we got first place for soils category,” she says. “I’ve also done Chemathon where we have won things. For the Chemistry One section, we won third place overall when I was a sophomore.” Cosner is also in Mu Alpha Theta, the math honor society. She has competed in the Mu Alpha Theta contests and is vice president of competitions for the club. She also is vice president of service for the Social Science National Honor Society and a member of the National Honor Society and the Spanish National Honor Society. Even with that busy schedule, she managed to earn her Girl Scout Gold Award. For that project, she worked with the Holtz Children’s Hospital at Jackson Memorial Hospital. “I created 1,000 busy bags,” she says. “Five hundred for the age group 5-11 and another 500 for the age group 12 and up.” The bags included an activity book that she created with puzzles and illustrations. It also included a tip sheet for parents. The tip sheet for the 12-and-up group urged the children to speak up about their treatment as patients and to pay attention to what pills they are being given and what that’s going on with them. “The History Channel donated notebooks, DVDs and books, and Burger King donated toys. I used money that I got from selling Girl Scout cookies to print the books. We put them in big gallon Ziploc bags.” Cosner decided to work on the project after visiting a child life specialist at the hospital. “She told me some of the things they needed,” Cosner says. “The nurses were overworked and didn’t have time to open the playrooms.” The project took a year and a half to complete. For college, Cosner is considering attending Brown University, Duke and Washington University. She plans to major in Biochemistry. By Linda Rodriguez Bernfeld
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JOSHUA LEVEY Palmetto High School senior Joshua Levey likes to work with kids. Because of that, he enjoyed his time as a volunteer at the Five Star Baseball Camp at Westminster. “I worked with kids on fundamentals,”
Levey says. “They played a lot of games and I supervised them.” Levey also taught the six- to eight-year-old youngsters the elements of sportsmanship as well. He was selected to work with that age group of kids because they don’t have a lot of self-control and so they act up; but Levey had the temperament to deal with them. “I know how to handle kids very well,” he says. “I don’t know why, but I can relate to them easily and get them in line. I like working with kids, especially with the sport that I love. I remember that was in their shoes not too long ago.” Levey says he also enjoyed coaching flag football at Pinecrest Elementary as part of the Miami-Dade County Sports program. “I coached with a couple of friends and I really liked it,” Levey says. “I love football so much. It was a competitive league and we lost one game. I enjoyed calling the plays. It was interesting to be on the coaching end of football rather than the playing end.” Levey worked at the camp for two consecutive summers. However, last summer worked as an intern at the Beber-Silverstein Advertising Agency and had to forego his coaching duties.
“I shadowed one of their leader partners, Leslie Pantin,” Levey says. “I sat in a meeting with him.” Levey worked as an intern with the agency for three weeks, and then participated in a week-long journalism program at the University of Florida. “I took a writing class from a college professor,” he says. “We had to put together our own pieces of work. We learned about the modern day sources of the media.” The students attended two lectures a day and worked on their assignments. “At every lecture there were three people (covering the event); one would work Facebook, one Twitter and the other one would write a summary of the lecture that would be posted on the blog,” Levey says, adding that Twitter has taken over social media. “For example, if Barack Obama was making a speech in Miami, all the reporters would be tweeting about it every five seconds.” During the school year, Levey’s afterschool schedule is taken up by baseball and working on the school paper, but he has made time for membership in many honor societies, including the National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta and the English Honor
Society. He is also secretary of the Jewish Student Union. Levey plays first base and outfield for the Palmetto varsity baseball team. This fall, he was a starter and often was the designated hitter. Levey thinks the team to do well this year. “We lost a lot of seniors, but I think we could be pretty good and we could win districts this year, which we haven’t done in a few years,” he says. Levey is the sports editor for The Panther, the school paper. He began as a staff writer when he was in the 11th grade and worked his way up the ladder. “At first, I was really strong on my writing, but I have really picked up newspaper design and I really enjoy it,” he says. Levey’s writing is so strong that he won the coveted Most Outstanding Junior Journalism Student award last year. Levey says he wants to be a professional journalist. “My dream is to write for ESPN,” he says. Levey has applied to several colleges that have top journalism programs, including the University of Florida, Syracuse, the University of North Carolina, Wisconsin, Florida State and Wake Forrest. By Linda Rodriguez Bernfeld
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SWEARING, from page 1 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– LEFT: Inguanzo congratulates Mayor Cindy Lerner on beginning her second term in office. LOWER RIGHT: Village Clerk Guido Inguanzo administers oath of office to James McDonald, newest member of the Pinecrest Village Council.
LOWER LEFT: Inguanzo swears in Village Councilmember Bob Ross to a new term in office.
RELAY, from page 1 –––––––– Be part of the 2013 Relay for Life success by creating a team, a virtual team, by being a sponsor, by donating or by joining the Relay for Life Committee. Find a place to give a few hours or a few dollars. Members of the new Garden of Hope will plant ‘seeds for a cure’ and the new Wellness Passport will take you to new places of health and happiness. At noon on Saturday, March 16, the entertainment from schools and community members begins; at 4:30 p.m. cancer survivors and caregivers will be honored with a ceremony and din-
ner. When night falls and the clock strikes 9 p.m., the lights go out and thousands of candles circling the field will be lit to celebrate and remember those caught in the fight against cancer. Your community of friends, businesses and families has built an amazing festival environment to help in the fight that touches so many lives. The last two years have seen great support, but the need to continue the work remains. Please join Relay for Life on March 16 and help recognize the heart and caring of your neighbors. For more information, contact event chairperson Cheri Ball by email at <cheri_ball@yahoo.com>, on Facebook and at <www.relayforlife.org/pinecrestfl>.
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Author and entrepreneur Charles Kropke speaks to Dadeland-Pinecrest Rotary Club Nationally recognized author, adventurer and entrepreneur Charles J. Kropke spoke to the Dadeland-Pinecrest Rotary Club on Monday, Dec. 10, about SOUTH BEACH: Stories of a Renaissance. The lavishly illustrated coffee table-styled book chronicles the business entrepreneurs, builders and civic leaders who pioneered Art Deco preservation â&#x20AC;&#x201D; transforming South Beach into one of the travel worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most remarkable success stories. Kropke co-authored the book with Eleanor Goldstein, a nationally recognized author, educator, and philanthropist. Pictured at the breakfast are Kropke (left) and DadelandPinecrest Rotary Past president Ron Leiberman.
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Shakespeare, jazz, Fine Arts Fest and so much more BY ALANA PEREZ Executive Director, Pinecrest Gardens
If you are so inclined to ring in the New Year with resolutions, then make a promise to yourself to attend more of the exciting events featured at the Gardens this year, a resolution you’ll be sure to keep. This month we have entertainment performances for every taste. We are also introducing new and exciting cultural and educational programs designed to inspire and to spark the creative spirit. Jazz at the Gardens Presents — Maria Rivas; Saturday, Jan. 26, 8 p.m. — Venezuela’s premier contemporary vocalist Maria Rivas and her four-piece band headline this edition of our series. Her unique sound is an intoxicating combination of Caribbean and European strains with just the right splash of Brazilian and Latin Jazz. Critics hail Riva’s voice as “seductive… some of the most exotic, sensuous and beautiful music your ears will have the pleasure of enjoying.” See her in concert for one night only. Tickets available at <pinecrstgardens.org>. 10th Annual Fine Arts Festival — Saturday & Sunday, Jan. 26-27; 10 a.m.-5
p.m. Come join us for one of Florida’s premiere juried art shows, Pinecrest Gardens Fine Arts Festival. Enjoy an afternoon surrounded by spectacular visual arts in the most lush and luxurious setting. You can buy or just browse the booths featuring some of the best artists and artisans in South Florida and beyond, with works that include paintings, photography, sculpture, original jewelry, mixed media and more. It’s a treat for your senses...good food, fun for kids, live music and a day at your favorite Garden with free admission for all. William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night; Jan. 11-20, matinee & evening performances — Shakespeare Miami’s hilarious new production of Twelfth Night tells the tale of a shipwreck and separated twins, cross-dressing lovers, lovesick Lotharios, social climbing servants and possibly the greatest practical joke ever played. Director, Colleen Stovall pairs Shakespeare’s accessible language and broad humor with the red hot jazz of the roaring twenties to make an irresistible comedic event. Featuring a full cast, period music, song and dance, the production is fast paced, family friendly and funny. There will be seven performances for the general public between Jan. 11-20; go to <pinecrestgardens.org> for specifics; you can only obtain guaranteed seating with a $5 advance ticket.
46 Nights of Lights — A Holiday Light Festival; nightly 6-10 p.m.; This brilliant and beautiful festival of holiday lights is winding down, but visitors can still catch a glimpse of over 60 glittering, larger than life light installations every evening from 6 p.m.- 10 p.m. through Jan. 6th. General Admission is $5, children under 2 enter free. Chick Flick Friday; Friday, Jan. 4, at 8 p.m. It’s an evening of live music, martinis and a movie under the stars. This month we’re featuring Music & Lyrics. When the hottest pop-queen on the charts asks a hasbeen ’80s pop sensation (Hugh Grant) to write her a song, he grabs for another chance at stardom. Problem: Alex writes music, but he can’t write words. Enter Sophie Fisher (Drew Barrymore), his beguiling and quirky plant lady, who has a green thumb for lyrics and together, they go after songwriting success, discovering along the way that if you want to write the perfect love song, it helps to fall in love. Steven Hunter of the Washington Post quotes “Grant and Barrymore are great together, and the movie has both zing and song” Gates open at 6:30 p.m. for live, unplugged guitar, cocktails and snacks, and our film begins at 8 p.m. Admission $5. Family Friday at the Gardens — The Smurfs; Friday, Jan. 25, 8 p.m.; Family Fridays continue with The Smurfs. When the evil wizard Gargamel chases the tiny blue Smurfs out of their village, they tumble from their magical world into New York City. Diva Valez of the Diva review quotes “clever and heartwarming…The Smurfs is an unexpected pleasure that’s a lot of fun for the entire family.” This wonderful animated film features the voices of Hank Azaria, Sophia Vergara and Neil Patrick. Flashlight tours at 7 & 7:30 p.m., the movie begins about 8 p.m. and we serve the best hotdogs and popcorn in town. General admission, $5 and children under 2 enter free. Gardens Gallery presents: Art Through Process — A Special Exhibit by CCT-ART; CCT adopted the Artistic Realization Technology (ART) philosophy in 2005. The technique fulfills the CCT mission by allowing the total liberation of the creative being regardless of the physical limitations. The Gardens Gallery proudly supports and showcases these remarkable young artists in the month of January. Opening reception is Friday, Jan. 11 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Experience this extraordinary exhibit and demonstration, and celebrate Enabling Art. Additional demonstrations will be held during our Fine Arts Festival. From the Ground Up — A Garden ReImagined; Two lectures this month; Gardens Gallery, Hibiscus Room; Orchid Care 101 is the topic for this month’s horticultural lecture. Join Pinecrest Gardens own horticulturist, Craig Morel, as he de-mystifies the dazzling and diverse world of orchid culture. From petite plants a few inches tall to giant landscape plants a few meters tall, there are
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orchids to suit every person’s skill, landscape, and budget. Learn the basics of keeping your orchids healthy and happy, and some of the insider’s tricks to getting orchids to grow in your permanent landscape. You will find out that orchids are more forgiving and easier to grow than you might have thought. Lectures are held Jan. 9 from 10-11 a.m. and Jan. 24 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Hibiscus Room/Gardens Gallery and the $5 admission fee includes refreshments. Learning Made Fun, Botanical Arts and Crafts; Jan. 12 or 26, 2-3:30 p.m. Join us on Saturday, Jan. 12 or Saturday, Jan. 26; 2-3:30 p.m. for Krafts4Kids; our wonderfully creative and educational arts and crafts class. It’s all about learning and it’s all about fun. Children ages 6-11 will journey into “Music & Nature” making joyful noise to celebrate the New Year using calabash and bamboo to create musical instruments. Each child will make a set of wind chimes to take home. Classes are limited to 20 children and the cost is $5 with all materials included in the price. Call for reservations in advance at 305-669-6990. Copperplate Calligraphy for Beginners; Jasmin Wardy, instructor; Tuesdays, 9 p.m.11 p.m. or Sundays 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Take a journey back in time where the pen ruled the paper and each stroke of ink was a dancing masterpiece. You will learn everything from how to make your own ink, writing technique, body and hand posture. Classes will be held at Pinecrest Gardens, no experience necessary. Fee is $250 for a 12-week series ($225 for members), two hours each week and includes all materials. For information, call 305-669-6990.
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What a difference a year makes! BY PAT MORGAN
The other morning as I was running across the Rickenbacker Causeway, enjoying the fresh breeze and amazing views, I began reflecting on the past year and how much my life has changed in just 12 short months. It is amazing when you think about how much change we experience in the span of a year. There have been some big changes for me, like moving to a new home, expanding my business to include wellness and anti-aging solutions, attracting new clients and partnering with new associates to develop business in Argentina and Colombia. On the personal side, I have totally changed my look, gotten back into running, and am making healthier lifestyle choices. It is extremely rewarding to look back over the year and see how things have unfolded as I have focused on my goals and taken action toward them. There are other goals I did not reach, including a big one for my business. However, rather than focus on what did not happen, I will revise my timeline, rework my plan and continue taking steps for my desires to become reality. With a bright new year ahead, there are endless possibilities and fresh opportunities to make dreams come true. The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to take stock in yourself and get focused on changes that will benefit you in living life more fully. What will it take to make this year different? Begin with a change of attitude. Focus on what is possible rather than looking at the obstacles that may get in the way or challenges that may hold you back. Eliminate thoughts of lack and fear; instead focus on thinking about and speaking about what you desire. Why not make 2013 the year you go for
it and play big? Isn’t it time to get serious about taking steps that lead to the changes you desire? If not now, when? Make a strong start now with these four keys: • Decide what you want. What would you like to have more of in your life? Less of? Will you stay in the same career? Move to a new home? Start an exercise program? Make healthier choices for nutrition and wellness? Eliminate debt? Save more money? Travel? What do you really want? • Commit to your goals. Until you are committed, your goal is just a wish. Rather than sitting around hoping things will change, decide that you will commit to doing something different in order to create different results in your life, your relationships or your career. • Chart your course. Create a plan to use as your roadmap and guide. It is easier to make progress when you have outlined the specific steps to take. A clear plan will act as a compass to keep you on course amidst the hundreds of distractions you will face along the way. • Take action. Getting into action creates momentum and positive energy to propel you forward. What will be different for you this year? The next 12 months do not have to be like the past 12. You have a golden opportunity for change to create success in a way that brings you joy and fulfillment. Why not make 2013 your best year ever! Pat Morgan, MBA and Success Coach, works with busy professionals to become more profitable and productive by capitalizing on their strengths, improving habits for balance and wellness, and taking focused action to create powerful change. She may be contacted by calling 305-458-2849 or by email at <CoachPatMorgan@gmail.com>.
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Brad Zimmerman coming Jan. 19 in ‘My Son the Waiter’ BY SHEILA STIEGLITZ
Alper JCC News The hilarious Brad Zimmerman brings his unique and original comedic voice to the Alper JCC at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19. He has worked stand-up comedy all over the country doing theatres, clubs and comedy festivals with many well-known entertainers such as Brad Garrett, Dennis Miller and Susie Essman (Curb Your Enthusiasm). For over seven years, he has been Joan Rivers’ opening act. Ms. Rivers has said, “I’ve had three great opening acts in my lifetime: Billy Crystal, Garry Shandling, and Brad Zimmerman.” He also opened for the late George Carlin. In the one-man show, My Son the Waiter, A Jewish Tragedy, Zimmerman combines years as a trained actor and comedian. Zimmerman, who waited tables for 27 years while he tried to make it as a New York actor, brings a warm, poignant and hysterical perspective on his childhood, his family, his misbegotten love life and his career. Zimmerman uses one of his favorite Oscar Wilde quotes that he says got him through some hard times: “Be yourself, everyone else is taken.” With that philosophy, he created a show that is part standup, part theatrical and tells the story of one man’s lengthy struggle to make it as an actor in New York. The show’s subtitle – A Jewish Tragedy – refers to his struggle for many years with little money, few acting jobs and no girlfriend. As he says in the show, his idea of a summer vacation was “turning the fan on to high.” The energetic comic has performed the show all across the country and recently opened in New York City. In addition, he worked in both television and film, most notably playing Johnny Sack’s lawyer in the iconic television series The Sopranos and in
BRAD ZIMMERMAN the soap operas Loving and All My Children. AUTHOR MAGGIE ANTON Maggie Anton, author of the dramatic trilogy Rashi’s Daughter, discusses the first book in her latest series, Rav-Hisda’s Daughter on Thursday, Jan. 10, at 7:30 p.m. in the Futernick Art Gallery at the Alper JCC. In the new trilogy, Anton follows Hisdadukh, one of the most frequently mentioned women in the Talmud. The story is set in Third Century Babylon and unfolds as Hisdadukh’s father, his colleagues and their students are creating the sacred Jewish text. It is a novel of love, religion and sorcery. The Alper JCC Robert Russell Theater is located at 11155 SW 112 Ave. For tickets to My Son the Waiter, call 305-271-9000, ext. 268, or go to <www.alperjcc.org>. Mention that you read this in the Pincrest Tribune and receive a discount on advance ticket sales.
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Art of Basquetball Heat Wave party raises $32,000 for Wade, Bosh charities Premier Beverage CEO Bob Drinon with Miami Heat players Dwayne Wade (left) and Chris Bosh at recent Art of Basketball VIP party.
BY JARED ZWERLING
The VIP party celebrating of the fourday exhibition of The Art of Basketball saw Miami Heat NBA champions Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh truly in their element of giving. As part of a collaborative endeavor to raise funds through art, Wade and Bosh joined forces with Premier Beverage Company to co-host the evening, which benefited their respective charities. The evening kicked-off with the arrival of Wade and Bosh walking the red carpet in the company with other heavy-hitting friends, including fellow Heat players Lebron James, James Jones, Shane Battier, owner Micky Arison and actress Gabrielle Union. The night peaked when Bob Drinon, president/CEO of Premier Beverage, and his wife Susan presented Wade and Bosh with a check for $15,000 for the Wade’s World Foundation and Bosh’s Team Tomorrow. At the same time, two pieces of art created by Billi Kid and Joe Iurato were presented to the players. The Heat’s own DJ Irie was in charge of the musical backdrop as more than 500 guests indulged in burgers, shakes and fries, compliments of Shake Shack. The Art of Basketball exhibition was produced by the Public Works Department. The exhibition paid homage to the Heat and the team’s 2012 NBA Championship. The exhibition featured a select group of renowned graffiti and street artists who have created portraits of the team’s players, notably Wade and Bosh. Each piece was created from symbols of the championship season, including NBA backboards and the 2011 NBA All-Star Game floor boards. “The Art of Basketball and Art Basel give Miami a chance to celebrate the city,” said Bosh. “It was an honor to be back as a host and to have this year’s exhibit reflect the Heat and the amazing season we had. It is inspiring to be around.” The Art of Basketball exhibition continues from through Dec. 9, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at 2048 NW Miami Ct. Featured artists include Mr. Brainwash, URNY, Sofia Maldonado, The Dude Company, Skewville, Shiro, Cern, Rene Gagnon, Joe Iurato, Ewok One 5MH, Jack Aguire, David Cooper, Cope2, Chris Stain, Gaia, J. Robles, Sero, ECB, Veng, Peat Wollaeger, Junk, Blanco, Bill Fickett and Billi Kid.
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One of the most perplexing stories in the Bible is the story of the Binding of Isaac. God commands Abraham to climb a mountain and bring his only child as a sacrifice. Why a mountain? On the mountaintop, no one could witness and praise Abraham’s faithfulness and sacrifice. Abraham’s lonely journey up the mountain to carry out God’s will is my story, your story, the Jewish story. It is the story of all of us who meet God alone on the mountaintop, who step up with the courage of our convictions and make sacrifices in our lives, whether big or small, without anyone knowing, without anyone singing our praises or patting us on the back. For those who were not raised following Jewish practices, making the choice to embrace traditions such as keeping Kosher, observing the beauty of Shabbat, attending Torah class and making Mitzvah requires devotion and commitment. Don’t underestimate the sacrifices you make. You are meeting God alone on the top of a mountain and He sees and knows and celebrates your sacrifices because He is there waiting for you. We each have our own challenges. Sometimes it feels as if we’re walking up the steps of an escalator; only the escalator is going down. Those who go mountain climbing or rock climbing will tell you that not every step results in going higher – sometimes you slip down a notch. But even that minor setback is part of the process. Life is not a straight line or a well-paved road. Judaism’s view of a righteous person is not necessarily one who doesn’t falter every now and then. A righteous person is one who falls again and again, but gets up each time and continues the climb. Whether your particular mountain is related to your career or relationships with
family members, don’t let setbacks send you hurtling down the mountain. Learn from the experience and use it as a springboard to catapult you to greater heights up that mountain. Sometimes when things get tough, we may think to ourselves: What does it matter? Who really cares? Nobody notices our efforts anyway. We give to a worthy cause. We remain honest, moral and ethical in our business. We comfort our crying baby at 3 a.m. We visit an elderly parent. Who knows about these noble and virtuous acts? Who is cheering on our efforts? The answer is God, your biggest fan. The true test of who you are takes place when you think no one is watching. God cherishes every act of devotion and sacrifice. It all matters. And even when you think no human being will know the difference, there are important people who are most certainly watching – your children. Says a child to her parent: “When you thought I wasn’t looking, I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator and I immediately wanted to paint another one. When you thought I wasn’t looking, I saw you feed a stray cat and I learned it was good to be kind to animals. When you thought I wasn’t looking, I saw you make my favorite cake for me and I learned little things can be very special in life.” Our children are looking and learning from everything we do and don’t do. As role models, we provide our children with the knowledge, courage and inner strength they need to climb the mountain they will encounter later in life. This is the hope and the continuity of our nation and for all civilization. The secret to our survival began with a man named Abraham who met God alone at the top of a mountain, and we have been meeting God on that mountain ever since. As a people, even when we struggle, even when we are wounded, we somehow prevail. It is who we are. We never stop climbing that mountain and we never will. For more information, go to <www.chabadofkendall.org>, visit us at 8700 SW 112 St. or call 305-234-5654.
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Advice for getting through a divorce BY DEBBIE MARTINEZ
In a previous column, someone raised the question of fear. Fear is the overwhelming emotion when faced with divorce, so I thought it deserved a column all its own. Divorce can be a time when every emotion comes to the surface, and one of them is fear. Fear of the unknown, being a single woman again, being a single parent, finances, change of homes, routine, status and who we are. Everyone who has walked the path of divorce remembers that split second when we came to the realization that life as we knew it was over, gone, never to be the same. And fear sank in. What do we do when we feel fear? Most of us try to avoid it in some way, whether it is dating, drinking, shopping, denial or engrossing ourselves in a project or work. The problem is, the fear is still there tugging at our mind, and until that fear is faced we as divorced women cannot move on in a constructive way, an empowered way. Don’t make the mistake of putting it on the back burner. As the saying goes, just do it! Face it, conquer it and move on; momentum will lessen the feeling of fear. We prefer things that are familiar, we fear the unknown, even if the thing that is familiar is our own pain. Fear is a perception, so change your perception and you will go from fear to empowerment. Approach your reaction to these changes in your life from a position of strength, not weakness. Look deep within yourself and know that you are not a victim and you have the control. You are a woman of power. Do not hand that power over to anyone or any situation. Let your mantra be: I can do this! Acknowledge the fear, take control of it
DIVORCE COACH and control the negative chatter in your mind. Have confidence in yourself, see these changes as growth and stepping stones to a future of promise and view your life with anticipation, not apprehension, and you will become powerful over your fears of divorce. Consequently, the flip side to fear is hope. Hope is something we create by our own attitude, not by what is going on around us. Hope is what spurs us on to new and better beginnings, to go further than we ever thought possible due to our newly acquired strength from facing our fears. An unknown author said, “Sometimes in the wind of change, we find our true direction.” Robin Sharma sums this up quite well: Run toward your fears, embrace them; on the other side of your greatest fear lives your greatest life. Note to Self: I am stronger than fear and fear does not control my destiny; I do! Debbie’s Library – Feel the Fear and do It Anyway by Susan Jeffers; The Gift of Change by Marianne Williamson 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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Assistant principal helps students, teachers succeed at Palmetto High BY LINDA RODRIGUEZ BERNFELD
As Palmetto High’s assistant principal for curriculum Victoria Dobbs is doing cutting edge work helping students achieve new heights and helping the school move forward even during the transition of welcoming a new principal. “She’s amazing and she’s made my first year so seamless because of her knowledge,” said Alison Harley, Palmetto High principal. “She’s amazing. The way she’s able to handle everything. She’s so knowledgeable. She stays so calm about everything.” One of the innovations Dobbs put in place this past school year was a class to help students get all the credits they need for graduation. “This is a class that I created for students who needed to do credit recovery,” she said. “I found a program that the district has.” She was able to use that program to help the students make up the credit in myriad classes. Some students needed as little as half a credit while others needed more. “This program is used at other schools that have eight period days,” Dobbs said. “No one else has used it as a seventh period so that students can come to a lab and keep working.” The program is web-based and the lessons
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are in video form. “I had heard about this course from some of the schools that had more at-risk students,” she said. “They were using this as a means to help their students to recover courses. They were able to build it in within their school days. We are in a six-period bell schedule, so they would be missing something else. No
one else had thought to do it as a seventh period. So we were able to add it on to another day.” Harley said the after school class was so successful it will be incorporated into the school day for the 2012-13 school year. Dobbs was one of six finalists for Assistant Principal of the Year because of her leader-
ship and work ethic. She wasn’t the winner for the district, but everyone at Palmetto believes she is a winner. Dobbs began her career as a teacher for the emotionally handicapped in 1991 at Natural Bridge Elementary in north Miami-Dade County. She worked there a couple of years and then worked at Gilbert Porter Elementary in the Hammocks for a couple of years. Dobbs worked at W.R. Thomas Middle for five years and went on to be a program specialist at Miami Southwest High from 2001 to 2006. She has been at Palmetto High since 2006. “I liked working at Southwest. It was a very nice school. I love Palmetto,” Dobbs said. At Palmetto, she has been responsible for special education, gifted and the ESOL program. She participates in FCAT testing. “I work directly with the teachers,” she said.” I work with the curriculum, testing, data, work with the staff so they can read data and organize it so they can use it effectively to tailor their lessons.” She analyzes the results of the testing to see how Palmetto students fared and what areas need additional work. She also works with the PTSA in parental outreach. In the upcoming school year, Dobbs will be involved in the new Cambridge Academy program.
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Don’t overreact to the Miami Heat’s regular season BY PRESTON MICHELSON
The pandemonium has settled. Miami Heat forward LeBron James now has a glitzy 219-diamond ring on his finger that serves to ward off any potential naysayers. In years past, sports “pundits” took his successes as anomalies and his failures as proof. But now, when James has good games or bad games, no one seems to mind. He no longer penetrates the sports news cycle. Bear in mind, this all can change if the Heat’s season concludes with a loss. What has consumed local and national sports conversations now is the Miami Heat’s apparent lack of defense. In a traditional sense, effective defense mandates size from the players. A height advantage would give a team the edge. Last year, the Heat obliterated that paradigm. Without an active player taller than 6-foot 11-inches (extremely tall in “real life,” fairly tall in basketball standards), the Heat trudged along as a “small” team, size-wise. The Heat’s ability baffled basketball traditionalists, as Miami outscored their opponents by an average of six points per game. In the end, their defensive fortitude put them in position to claim the World Championship last season. This season, the Heat are allowing five more points a game, on average. However, they still remain on top, as they average five more points than their opposition. This Heat team has been criticized for its lack of defense and its shift from the archetype that was responsible for a championship. Their exemplar for winning now centers upon scoring more than their opponents. This strategy is more malleable than focused defense, and it has shown. The Heat have lost and nearly lost against teams from the dredges of the league’s standings (Wizards, Bucks, Cavaliers, etc.) both due to a lack of focus and a lack of offensive production. While their up-and-down performance could potentially be a root for concern, it should not be. Very often, the regular sea-
CORNER son is a poor indicator of performance in the postseason. In the 2010-11 Eastern Conference Semifinals, the Heat summarily defeated the Boston Celtics 4-1. The regular season told a different story, as the Celtics beat the Heat three times in four chances. When playoff time comes around, teams (especially ones as powerful as Miami) flip a figurative “switch” — a more concerted effort towards victory. The regular season is little more than an extended preseason, as what happens during the regular season is rarely indicative of anything more. As well, most of the teams that make it to the post season were projected to get there. Even though the Heat have looked shaky at various points throughout the season — and undoubtedly will have ups and downs for the rest of the season — there is little reason for worry. The core of this team has matured together, and they have proved that they can win on a large scale. If this team loses in an early season matchup to the Washington Wizards, it holds no bearing on the rest of the season and post season. In a similar fashion, if the Heat blow out competitive teams, it may or may not carry over at a later point in the season. As well, the Heat will mold their game plan to procure a winning formula. They will experiment with their threepoint shooting and their defensive strategy during this “extended preseason.” Until the post season, the Heat are no more than an experiment in progress — an artwork, almost. Each stroke of the brush doesn’t amount to much. The aggregate of the strokes is the important aspect. 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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Fairchild Garden’s butterfly dreams HAL FELDMAN Butterfly dreams do come true if you are Martin Feather. He’s the curator and exhibit manager for the new Butterfly Conservatory at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. After 10 years of planning and two years of construction, the “Wings of the Tropics” Clinton Family Conservatory opened its doors on Dec 1 to about 1,500 enthusiastic guests. For Feather, a Northern England native, it’s been a long, wonder trip to find his dream. His butterfly dream started while he was working in London at the world’s first commercial butterfly exhibit. He then became manager at the Edinburgh Butterfly and Insect World in Scotland, met his American wife in Costa Rica (both were at a butterfly conference, naturally), moved to Hawaii with her (where there are plenty of butterflies to study), then to Kentucky (to curate the butterfly exhibit at the Louisville Zoo), then to Texas (as curator of Horticulture and Entomology for the San Antonio Zoo). Then Fairchild Garden asked him to be a consultant on their young project. Soon thereafter, Feather negotiated to run the conservatory and has since moved to South Florida where, according to him, “his dream is now complete.” The dream is a 40-foot high containment structure that houses 2,500 butterflies from around 45 species in what can only be describe as a screen-enclosed Garden of
Eden. The mostly Asian, Central American and South American butterflies flutter amongst guests and are joined by six playful hummingbirds that dart through the lush plant life and drink nectar from the abundant flowers. To add to the natural bliss, a crystal clear stream, complete with waterfall, runs the entire length of the space. “What I hear from people as they walk through the door is ‘Wow!’” gushes Feather. “We’re thrilled with this and the guests are absolutely blown away.” I can attest to the feeling of awe once inside. There is nothing quite like being surrounded by hundreds of these colorful flying critters. On average, butterflies only live about three weeks. So, to keep the numbers up, Martin imports about 1,000 pupae stage winged guests from foreign breeders. Once at Fairchild, the chrysalis are cared for inside the Vollmer Metamorphosis Lab in specialized cages where guests can watch the butterflies emerge. Twice a day, the staff releases the newly hatched butterflies into the conservatory to the thrill and delight of onlookers. At first, they just crawl out of the netted cage. But, when the temperature gets above 75 degrees and the sun hits these brand new baby butterflies they start to fly. It’s an amazing sight to see. Around the grounds, there are fruit feeding stations where sliced mango attracts some butterflies. The exotic imported flowers, laden with pollen, attract the others. Feather can name each, such as heliconids, morphos and owl butterflies. I just look at the diverse beauty that sometimes lands right on your hand or shoulder to say hello. Feather says interactivity is key.
Glass view into the Vollmer Metamorphosis Lab.
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“We want to engage the children because these are the people who are our next generation of scientists, the people who can move us forward,” he says. “And this is a great way to get them enthused about nature and science.” There is no doubt this is a family affair. Bring your cameras and get ready to snap a lot of shots because, while incredibly beautiful, catching butterflies in flight is no easy task. The butterfly conservatory is just one part of the brand new $6 million Paul and Swanee DiMare Science Village. With four cutting-edge educational labs, a ton of Ph.D. scientists and other resources, the partnership between Fairchild Gardens and Miami-Dade County will allow for multiple teaching and classroom opportunities at all levels of education. For Martin Feather, that’s just another feather in his cap. For now he is delighted to say, “We’re instantly popular and that’s the way we’d love it to stay.”
HAL’S HOMEOWNER HELP Start out right in 2013! Contact me today to get your home market analysis. Even if you aren’t thinking of selling, information is power. Know where you stand in this improving real estate market. Hal Feldman is a Realtor with RE/MAX Advance Realty. On Sundays from 10a.m. to Noon he is outside Wagons West in the Suniland Shopping Center to talk real estate and answer questions. Stop by, say hello and ask him about the value of your home.
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outrageous to the uninitiated. Using a real estate company can help remove all of those issues. When seeking the perfect combination of luxury and practicality, the prospective buyer needs to look beyond the surface and imagine the future. Will this home be truly comfortable for the people in your life? Will you be able to afford this home and the taxes in a long term situation? Will the value remain the same, increase or decrease? Are there issues with this property? Sometimes asking the right questions can help provide solutions for potential problems, and it is the real estate agent who can help you discover which questions to ask and when! Choosing the right real estate agent to represent you in your search for your luxury home can be a daunting task since there are so many to choose from. As a general rule of thumb, you need to select a real estate company that has a great deal of professional experience with this particular area of Florida. You want agents that have received national recognition for their expertise and ethics, can provide knowledge in real estate, finance, banking and even marketing. All these things help to make your dream of purchasing a luxury home come true. For information, contact the Levy Group at Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate at 786-581-1134, via email to Adam@MiamiHomesAndLand.com or visit online at <www.MiamiHomesAndLand.com>.
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Mediterranean style home in Coral Gables! 4 bdrm/ 3 bath, built in 1989. Renovated kitchen with custom cabinetry, granite counter tops and stainless appliances. One bdrm & full bath downstairs. Great for entertaining w/ courtyard off dining room and pavered patio in backyard. 1.5 car garage. $699,000/For rent $4,500 per month
20020 Cutler Ct (Seller) 15995 SW 240 St (Seller) 4218 Braganza Ave (Seller) 15305 SW 77 Ct (Buyer) 605 W Flagler St TS6 (Buyer) 1155 Brickell Bay Dr #505 (Buyer) 935 Palermo Ave #2B (Seller and Buyer) 9394 SW 77 Ave #F9 (Buyer) 2020 SW 99 Ave (Seller and Buyer) 4990 SW 64 Pl (Buyer) 818 Medina Ave (Seller) 515 Palermo Ave (Buyer)
Tastefully updated 4 bdrm/3.5 bath, 3,700 sq ft home in gated community of Old Cutler Palms in Palmetto Bay. Beautiful kitchen, expansive living areas, great for entertaining. Lush landscaping surrounds private pool and home on just over 17,200 sq ft lot. 3 car garage.
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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College Planning: What You Should Be Doing Right Now If Your Child is in 11th Grade! If you’re the parent of an 11th grader, the college preparatory burden takes on new urgency with the passing of the calendar to January. Colleges and universities will examine this tax year (2013) to determine a current 11th grade child’s eligibility for financial aid and other tuition discounts. Just one seemingly small mistake this year can lead to an inaccurate portrayal of a family's finances -- one that does not fairly reflect its needs – and can result in thousands of dollars lost. One estimate had 22,000 families in Florida forgoing $24,000,000 in 2010. The earlier your planning starts, the better. And if you have an 11th grader, then you are already "on the clock". So, now is the time to: • Get an accurate estimate of your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and learn the Dept of Ed. Rules! Did you know, for instance, that money saved in your child's name will be penalized much more heavily in the EFC formulas than money saved in your name? And did you realize that your child's 529 plan is NOT considered to be money saved in your child's name (he's the beneficiary), but if a grandparent sets up and uses a 529 then it can be treated as student income? Yes, Grandma giving YOUR child $5,000 from her 529 plan could mean as much as $2,500 less aid... How about parents who are separated or divorced? Whose information should you report? And what if you own your own business – do you know the rules for evaluating business assets? When you know this stuff in advance, you have a monetary target to shoot for. Otherwise, you are just "throwing darts in the dark”. • Help your child create a preliminary list of schools. This can include anywhere from 10-40 schools. You are in collection phase. You'll want instate and out-of-state schools that are academic reach, target, and safety. You’re trying to identify schools that will meet your child’s academic criteria, career aspirations and social needs AND have the history and ability to meet your Financial Needs. It's not the sticker price that you need to worry about - Never assume that you will pay full price for your child’s college education (less than 1/3 of students today do). Many schools offer generous need-based and merit scholarships. Make sure now that the schools on your child’s list are among them. • Plan some visits. There is no better way to research a school than a visit to campus. Ideally, go when school is in session. If considering northern schools, go when it's cold. If Johnny can't handle a couple of days in the New England winter, he probably won't last a semester. • Don’t procrastinate. Now’s the time to properly arrange your income and assets, not after your child has applied to and fallen in love with a particular college. It may be a lot to digest, but like most things in life, the longer you delay the fewer choices you will have. If you start now, you will find that price need not limit your child’s options. Bonus Tip For 12th grade parents: Complete a FAFSA by February 1. It's free, and you can't get aid without it. And Bright Futures requires it. Feb 1 is the priority deadline for many schools, so do it now with income estimates for 2012. A college education is the greatest and largest investment you will make in your child. With proper planning, you will be able to find, get admitted to, and afford the best-fit college for your student. Peter “College Pete” Ratzan is president of College Funding Specialists in Weston. For more information on planning for college, visit www.CollegePlanningAdvice.com and register for one of his free workshops.
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This Dog’s for You This is Zeus. He’s a handsome and highly trainable adult German Shepherd with an alpha personality. He came from a home where there were more than 20 other dogs and he was the top dog of the pack. Zeus generally gets along with other dogs, however he would be best suited in a home where he is either the only dog or is paired with a submissive one. He is intelligent and confident, and he responds well to strong leadership. Zeus also loves the outdoors and probably would be happiest in a home with a yard. If you think Zeus is the dog for you, please contact Born Free Pet Shelter at 305-361-5507 or go to <www.bornfree.petfinder.com>.
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The following is a list of crimes reported to the Village of Pinecrest Police Department during the week of December 3 - 9, 2012
ARSON None AUTO THEFT None ASSAULT None BATTERY Case # 1205169 Location: 7351 SW 128 St (Palmetto Middle School) On Dec. 5, at approximately 0901 hrs, after having a verbal altercation, a known offender pushed one of the two victims with open palms then attempted to push victim two out of the way to flee. The offender was arrested and charged with Aggravated Battery and Resisting with Violence. BURGLARY (COMMERCIAL) None BURGLARY (RESIDENCE) Case # 1205167 Location: 13200 Block of SW 83 Ct Between Dec. 1, 0700 hrs, and Dec. 4, 2100 hrs, unknown offender(s) gained entry into the victim’s residence by prying open the front door and stole a camera, a television, a laptop, a desktop computer, and jewelry. The estimated value of the stole property is $5,700. This case is presently under investigation. ROBBERY None SEX CRIME None HOMICIDE None THEFT Case # 1205158 Location: 8765 S Dixie Hwy (CVS) On Dec. 4, at approximately 0654 hrs, a known offender was observed taking merchandise from the listed business and exiting the store making no attempt to pay. The estimated value of the stolen property is $61.14. The offender was arrested and charged with petit theft. Case # 1205172 Location: 11951 S Dixie Hwy (Pet Supermarket) On Dec. 5, between 1015 hrs, and 1130 hrs, unknown offender(s) stole the victim’s camera and wallet from the open locker room at the listed business. The estimated value of the stolen property is $416. This case is presently under investigation.
Case # 1205189 Location: 8607 S Dixie Hwy (DSW) On Dec. 5, at approximately 2009 hrs, an unknown offender was observed taking merchandise and exiting the store making no attempt to pay. The estimated value of the stolen property is $438. This case is presently under investigation. Case # 1205198 Location: 11000 Block of SW 59 Ct On Dec. 2, between 0700 hrs and 1100 hrs, unknown offender(s) stole a decal from the victim’s vehicle tag. The estimated value of the stolen property is $4. Case # 1205209 Location: 11299 S Dixie Hwy (CVS) On Dec. 7, at approximately 2022 hrs, a known offender was observed taking merchandise from the listed business and exiting the store making no attempt to pay. The estimated value of the stolen property is $32.17. The offender was arrested and charged with petit theft. Case # 1205211 Location: 12425 S Dixie Hwy (Stir Crazy) On Dec. 8, at approximately 0033 hrs, unknown offender(s) stole the victim’s wallet from the bar at the listed business. The estimated value of the stolen property is $60. This case is presently under investigation. Case # 1205240 Location: 8765 S Dixie Hwy (CVS) On Dec. 9, at approximately 0515 hrs, an unknown offender was observed taking merchandise and exiting the store making no attempt to pay. The estimated value of the stolen property is $250. This case is presently under investigation. Case # 1205242 Location: 10300 Block of SW 59 Av Between Dec. 2, 1700 hrs, and Dec. 9, 1030 hrs, unknown offender(s) stole Christmas decorations from the front porch of the listed property. The estimated value of the stolen property is $600. This case is presently under investigation. Case # 1205245 Location: 5800 Block of SW 102 St Between Dec. 7, 1000 hrs, and Dec. 9, 1715 hrs, unknown offender(s) stole Christmas decorations from the front porch of the listed property. The estimated value of the stolen property is $100. This case is presently under investigation.
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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 December 10 - 16, 2012
ARSON None AUTO THEFT None ASSAULT None BATTERY Case # 1205336 Location: 13600 Block of S Dixie Hwy On Dec. 16, at approximately 1500 hrs, after a verbal altercation, an unknown offender stabbed the victim in the neck. The offender fled the scene prior to police arrival. This case is presently under investigation. Case # 1205342 Location: 11200 Block of SW 73 Ct On Dec. 16, at approximately 2303 hrs, after a verbal altercation, an known offender punched the victim on the mouth. The offender was arrested and charged with Battery. BURGLARY (COMMERCIAL) None
Case # 1205275 Location: 13000 Block of SW 63 Av On Dec. 12, at approximately 0953 hrs, two known offenders gained entry into the victim’s occupied residence by prying open a rear bathroom door. The victim called the police and the offenders fled the scene in a motor vehicle and were apprehended by Pinecrest Police Officers. The offenders were charged with burglary. Case # 1205332 Location: 9600 Block of SW 69 Pl Between Dec. 15, 1100 hrs, and Dec. 16, 1140 hrs, unknown offender(s) gained entry into the victim’s residence by prying open the master bedroom sliding glass door and stole jewelry. The estimated value of the stolen property is $5,906. This case is presently under investigation.
Case # 1205267 Location: 7800 Block of SW 122 St On Dec. 10, between 1000 hrs, and 1856 hrs, unknown offender(s) gained entry into the victim’s residence by unknown means and stole two watches. The estimated value of the stolen property is $3,500. This case is presently under investigation.
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THEFT Case # 1205294 Location: 8765 S Dixie Hwy (CVS Pharmacy) On Dec. 13, at approximately 2114 hrs, a known offender was observed taking merchandise from the listed business and exiting the store making no attempt to pay. The estimated value of the stolen property is $40.85. The offender was arrested and charged with petit theft. Case # 1205333 Location: 13501 S Dixie Hwy (Home Depot) On Dec. 16, at approximately 1232 hrs, an unknown offender was observed taking merchandise and exiting the store making no attempt to pay. The estimated value of the stolen property is $501. This case is presently under investigation.
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Is your student brain-ready for this school year?
By Fabian Redler, PsyD, LCSW Students may not have finished their school year quite the way they had planned. They may have had all the good intentions and supportive teachers, but brain science tells us that motivation and education are only one piece of the intricate puzzle. As students move through the maze of education, school alone does little to develop the underlying ability to process information beyond routine memorization. The commencement of a new school year, however, brings with it the promise of a fresh start if a student is helped to develop the “brain muscles” responsible for learning. A simple task such as riding a bicycle requires precise and complex brain skills that allow an individual to ride without conscious effort. Therefore, to ignore the importance of brain skills for a more complex task, such as mathematics or reading, would be ludicrous if our goal is to make it second nature. A student, for example, can practice geometry until they are blue in the face and still continue to have difficulty. The ability to visualize the shapes and give meaning to these figures is managed by a specific brain skill that is not developed by the typical process of teaching, since teaching itself does not develop a student’s brain skills. The first quarter’s report card is a good indicator as to whether a student is brain-ready for the rest of the challenges that lie ahead. An intensive brain training regimen can lay the foundation to help a student reach new heights beyond the ordinary for a successful school year. Dearest Dr. Redler, I felt it important to write you this letter and share what a positive impact the LIFT program has made on the beginning of Anthony’s tenth grade year. Just last year, we came to you, looking for guidance and assistance as Anthony was struggling with areas such as focus, organization and attention. Although his grades were above average, homework took hours and hours, and weekends were consumed with playing catch up and trying to stay ahead of things. He was frustrated and mad-at-the-world a lot. After following What’s On Your Mind’s very specific, targeted plan to develop Anthony’s dormant brain skills, I am very happy to say that Anthony is now able to finish his homework in a reasonable amount of time, work independently, and best of all, his confidence in his own ability to accomplish his goals has increased tremendously. My husband and I are grateful to have crossed paths with you and What’s On Your Mind. Anthony is a happier, more productive student and has his sights set on college and a challenging career. Most sincerely, Nora P. Dr. Fabian Redler is president of What’s On Your Mind, Inc. (LIFT Learning Centers), helping kids reach the stars since 2000. He may be contacted by calling 305-937-6463.
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Deirdre Capone details how she grew up with ‘Uncle Al’ BY LINDA RODRIGUEZ BERNFELD
When Deirdre Marie Capone was 7, her beloved Uncle Al died. She knew him as this fun man who taught her how to swim at his Miami Beach home on Palm Island. He taught her how to ride a bike and how to play a mandolin. It was after that she learned he also was Al Capone, the mobster. She learned that being related to a man once called “Public Enemy No. 1” had consequences. Her classmates weren’t allowed to play with her. She was fired from her first job. “My grandfather was Al’s oldest brother and his business partner,” Deirdre Capone said. “My grandfather had one child, who was my father. My father took his own life before my 11th birthday because he couldn’t live up to the Capone name.” Now, the last living member of the Capone any tax gained illegally. She said family, Deirdre Marie they didn’t know they had to file Capone honored her income tax because their money grandfather’s request came from bootlegging and other not to publish the famiillegal activities. ly’s secrets until she “They both offered to pay the was the last one standDeirdre Capone fine, to pay the tax,” Capone said. ing. Her book, Uncle Al ––––––––––––––––– “Was Al Capone a mobster? Yes, he Capone: The Untold Story From Inside His Family, details life was. Was Al Capone a monster? No, he was not!” as a Capone. In this case, the federal government did “My grandfather started to teach me about the family business — it actually the wrong thing, torturing a witness to lie was a family business — and about how on the stand so that Al Capone was sentenced to 11 years. Her grandfather, Ralph, things worked back then.” Deidre Capone said the Capones were was sentenced to three years. “My grandfather, before he died, said no not as bad as the media portrayed. In fact, they were the victims of a vendetta that child’s life was ever in danger. No woman was started by a group called the Secret ever did anything she did not choose to do Six. The Secret Six were Chicago busi- on her own and no innocent person was ever nessmen who headed up the corporations harmed,” Capone said. “He ran the operaand they wanted the Capones to be a part of tion; Al was the flamboyant one. My grandfather was very recluse and very private. He it because of their money. “My grandfather didn’t like the organi- ran everything. At one time, he was running zation and he didn’t like banks,” she said. over 300 different establishments.” By the way, in 1991, the American Bar “There was an organized, concentrated effort [to get rid of the Capones]. At one Association, at a convention in Chicago, time my uncle told the media, you would held a mock re-trial of Al Capone based on blame me for the Chicago fire if you the original transcripts. Capone said this time, he was found innocent. could.” Capone is working on scheduling a book Despite the vendetta and being the target of the feds, the crime they were convicted signing at Books and Books in January or on was tax evasion. Capone said that is February. She also has scheduled signings because when the tax code was first writ- on cruise ships and at several Costcos in ten, is said that you didn’t have to declare Florida. She lives in the Ft. Myers area.
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The Best of 2012 — according to me! BY CARL RACHELSON
As our beloved Miami enters 2013 — 12/12/12 gone forever and the Mayan Calendar thing having fallen through — I have created a list that future historians and Googlers will be able to use to find out what happened in 2012 as they search for meaning in a life buried between habitual texts and tweets. In other words, here is a (completely biased) Top 10 list of the most memorable art events of 2012: 1. Pulse A rt Fair, Miami Project, A rt Asia — during Art Basel. 2. Critical Mass Bicycle Rides — on the last Friday of every month. 3. Miami Heat — becoming NBA Champs and Lebron doing his magnificent dance. 4. The A rtist — being held over for several weeks at the Coral Gables Art Cinema. 5. Marley — 144 minutes of reggae rapture and respect, screened at the O Cinema. 6. Black Violin — laying low at the South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center. 7. Miami Book Fair International — Miami Dade College keeping it literary for 29 years. 8. Zak the Baker, Panther Coffee, Lagniappe — art, craft, eating and drinking. 9. ULTRA musicfestival — massive electronic music bacchanal in Bayfront Park. 10. Miami Made Festival — at the Arsht; free, local and creative! Despite an occasional competitive pall that infects locals during Art Basel, as everywhere it seems, names drop like cheap Tommy Hilfiger jeans from Marshall’s over boxers on
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1 a 15-year-old in the hood, the best single event Miami has to offer its denizens is Art Basel week — hands down. Though celebrity, it seems, trumps all else, with pop-up clubs from Paris, cheap big-brand alcohol sponsored parties in North Miami, and words like vernissage tossed around like beanbags at the fifth grade fair, legitimately brilliant art during Basel is as ubiquitous as sweat in August or sand on the beach. Ignoring the pretense which rides shotgun at the Soho Beach House, the Royal James and ever-increasing sponsored pool parties at hotels, this posturing still cannot kill the Grey Goose that has laid the golden egg. More than 1,100 galleries from around the world invade Miami. Truly, there is something for everyone, much of it spectacular and eye popping. Those here anointed — Art Asia, Pulse and Miami Project — were the #1 jewels in a heavily studded crown. In second place, Critical Mass keeps growing and spreading deep love with no judgment, nor cost, to anyone with non-motorized wheels. Rolling on! Third on the list but #1 in our hearts, The Heat reigned supreme after heaps of drama and tribulation. Seeing Lebron’s smile light up an entire megalopolis was justice long overdue. Along with Dwyane Wade, this fine young brother delivered us from Thunder!
8 Positions 4 and 5 go to the little theaters that keep on giving. Staid Coral Gables offered a string of great films at the Coral Gables Art Cinema. Besides the masterful, award-winning silent throwback The Artist, both Pina and Woody Allen’s To Rome With Love filled seats week after week. Once edgy Wynwood’s O Cinema delivered tears of joy screening Kevin Macdonald’s delectable documentary Marley on the extraordinary Rastafarian prophet’s life, rhythm and times. Sneaking in the back door as #6 was a little show by Black Violin, two classically trained string instrumentalists who went to Dillard High and connected their love of hip hop with, for example, Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto. Exhilarating, uplifting and in Cutler Ridge. Though Miami Spice Restaurant Month provides summer relief, Miami itself has been
slow to get the crafty, beery, pickley thing going that those who live in Brooklyn, Baltimore or LA thrive on. Then Panther Coffee opened a while back, Zak Stern started baking, and the folks from Metro opened Lagniappe across from the railroad tracks. Though we grant love to others, these three deserve style points and #7. The final three places go to events deeply embedded in the annual calendar. Miami Book Fair International — the Book Fair as we simply reduce it to — is an epic institution beloved by more than librarians. Miami Dade College and chair Mitchell Kaplan, he of the dignified Books & Books aesthetic, provide us with the cultural treasure each November. It is the ultimate, multicultural, intellectual party for thinkers and keeps getting better. ULTRA musicfestival at Bayfront Park is the antidote for thousands of teenagers (and overgrown teenagers) frustrated by a transit system that is virtually disfunctional and inaccesible, plus takes more than 90 minutes to get anywhere if you are lucky. For three days downtown, our young are liberated but deaf. Last but hardly least, Miami Made at the Arsht offers us a chance to see those talented friends and families who may one day make it big, but for whatever mad twist of luck, have remained local. This week reminds us that prodigious talent, artistry, originality and fame — whether sought or not — are divided by fate, not quality. Carl Rachelson is a regular contributor to this newspaper. He has a Masters Degree in the Humanities and is an English teacher at Palmer Trinity School. He may be contacted by email at <crachelson@palmertrinity.org>.
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South Miami Hospital sponsors All-America park clean-up day BY DONNA SHELLEY
Volunteers armed with an assortment of garden tools attacked noxious vines and invasive exotics as they cleaned up South Miami’s All-America Park on Saturday, November 3rd. About 45 sturdy volunteers, employees of South Miami Hospital, were donating their precious time on a beautiful weekend morning as part of Baptist Health South Florida’s “Day of Caring for Our Community.” City Arborist Doug Baker identified the All-America Park as the one most overdue for a good freshening up. Remarking on the progress made by the volunteers, Baker said, “They accomplished a great deal today removing vines that were covering trees and exotics that really needed to go. I’m very proud to be a part of this and I thank all the volunteers for their work.” The Day of Caring allows employees of the Hospital to give a little something back to the community and is part of a series of events over two weekends that include communities
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in which other healthcare facilities of Baptist Health South Florida are located. “Our employees enjoy spending time with their families while volunteering for the Day of Caring and we are very proud to be part of the South Miami community,” said Lincoln Mendez, CEO of South Miami Hospital. Also in attendance were Mayor Phil Stoddard, Vice Mayor Josh Liebman and Commissioner Walter Harris from the City of South Miami. As the Mayor removed a rather healthy Philodendron vine from a well-established live oak tree he said, “We are saving this tree from being smothered by vines and potentially damaged by high winds from hurricanes and other storms.” Commissioner Harris was engaged in dumping load after load of unwanted vegetable matter. “This is a great thing for the community and I’d like to see if we can arrange more days like this,” said the Commissioner. All-America Park is located at 6820 SW 64th Avenue in South Miami. It is a passive
park in a natural setting with a variety of native trees. There are a number of limestone benches scattered around the park and among the many native birds that frequent the place, you may have the opportunity to watch a small parade of Peacocks or Pea Hens who roam free. For more information about the Park, go to www.southmiamifl.gov. South Miami Hospital prides itself on innovative medical programs such as the Center for Robotic Surgery, the Center for Women and Infants, South Miami Heart Center and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The hospital is located at 6200 Southwest 73rd Street. Baptist Health South Florida, the region’s largest faith-based, not-for-profit healthcare organization includes Baptist, Baptist Children’s, Doctors, Homestead, Mariners, South Miami and West Kendall Baptist Hospitals, as well as Baptist Cardiac & Vascular Institute, Baptist Outpatient Services and Baptist Health Enterprises.
Rooney Brodie, Manager of Community Relations and Special Programs attacks a determined vine.
Rooney Brodie and Oliver Perez of SMH deal with a load of vines. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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Award-winning sci fi/fantasy writer to speak at children’s writer’s conference BY LINDA RODRIGUEZ BERNFELD
Middle grade author Bruce Coville will be in Miami Jan. 18-20 to speak to the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators’ Florida Regional Conference. The conference is the annual gathering of Florida’s published and aspiring children’s book authors and illustrators held at the Sheraton Miami Airport Hotel. The schedule includes writing workshops Friday and Sunday and a Saturday general session. Attendees come from across Florida and from as far away as Canada. Coville is known for the Sixth Grade Alien series, which included My Teacher is An Alien, and I Was a Sixth Grade Alien. He’s also the author of the Unicorn Chronicles, the Magic Shop series. His latest book is Always October. “It’s about a boy who finds a baby on the porch whose mother takes it in,” Coville says. “It turns out to be a monster. The baby looks entirely sweet and normal until the first full moon.” Coville’s books are a perfect blend of fun, humor and just enough delicious horror to give kids a tingle, but not enough to scare them. He’s perfected his craft over 35 years and published more than 100 books. He was recently awarded the Empire State Award for Excellence in Literature for Young People by the New York Library Association (NYLA). His books, while fun, have the effect of making kids think. Always October prompts kids to think about fear and how fear affects people. “That rose naturally from the nature of the story,” he says. “If you like the story, you’ll be thinking about them and present the possibilities for kids to think about them.” Children’s book authors are often asked ‘when are you going to write a real book?’ Coville says he writes books for children because it’s the most radical thing he can do. “If you really want to affect the future, you don’t do it by what’s happening today, you do it by what’s happening in 10-20 years,” he says. “I get wonderful letters from people who read my books talking about what they are doing now.” He also likes children’s books better than adult books. “It is the last refuge of the happy ending,” Coville says. “I’m an optimistic person. In the adult world, a happy ending is the result of the weak mind.”
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Coville has also taken on continuing the Amber Brown series, originally written by the late Paula Danziger, a very good friend of his. Coville is co-writing the books with Liz Levy. The first, Amber Brown is Tickled Pink has been released. “It’s a very good collaborative process,” he says. “They are written in Paula’s voice. We write the whole thing together sitting down.” Coville is working on a book that is currently titled The Diary of a Mad Brownie: With Supporting Documents. After that, he’s going to revisit some favorite characters with a sequel to Goblins in the Castle. “I love to see what my characters have been up to when I wasn’t looking,” he says. New York Times Best Selling author Ellen Hopkins will also speak. She’s doing a school visit at Palmer Trinity School and will sign books at Books and Books on Sunday, Jan. 20 at 3 p.m. Coville will sign books Thursday, Jan. 19, at 6:30 p.m. at Books and Books. The conference faculty includes Toni Buzzeo, Dan Yaccarino, four editors and four agents. For conference information, go to <www.scbwiflorida.com>. For book signing information, go to <www.booksandbooks.com>.
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Ron Beasley AUTOMOTIVE EDITOR
LET’S TALK CARS The Subaru Outback has been a company mainstay since it was introduced in Japan in 1994. For 2013, it gets revised styling, a new and more efficient powertrain, and it debuts the new EyeSight driver-assist system. Additionally, chassis enhancements improve both ride quality and agility, and there are new amenities and audio/infotainment capabilities. Outback has a restyled front end, with new headlights, grille, front bumper and fog lights, giving it a more powerful appearance. Standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive distinguishes the Outback and it continues with 8.7 inches of ground clearance, higher than many crossovers and some dedicated SUVs. The 2013 Outback 2.5i models debut a new double-overhead-cam (DOHC) 2.5-liter FB series Boxer engine for increased performance and fuel efficiency. The new engine produces 173 hp and 174 pounds-feet
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