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St. Louis ‘Festival for the Poor’ set for March 15 - 17
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BY BETTY AND KENNETH QUINN Co-Chars, Festival for the Poor
very year, the parishioners of St Louis Catholic Church hold a three-day fundraising event, the Festival for the Poor. Now in its 38th year, the festival has raised more than $1.5 million to benefit the neediest in the Miami-Dade community. Parishioners and friends have worked thousands of hours organizing and operating the day event March 15-17. The Festival includes international food booths, games, rides, arts and crafts festival, raffles, silent auction, 5K run/walk, live entertainment and many more exciting activities. One-hundred percent of the profits will go to local charities and agencies that feed, clothe, house and counsel children, single adults and families in Miami-Dade County. The need to take care of the less fortunate has grown tremendously, particularly over the last few years. Last year’s recipients from the Festival for the Poor include Habitat for Humanity, Camillus House, Saint Ann’s Mission, Good Hope Equestrian Training Center, JAM Foundation, Jackson’s Project Cradle, Kristi House and the Sisters of Charity. Unemployment is at its worst and has caused many individuals and families to seek help from public and private sources. The St Louis Catholic Church community has worked diligently over the last 37 years to help those less fortunate. The festival is one way to raise needed funding and help build a stronger community.
Lynda Bell sworn in as vice chair
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Chocolate lovers delight at Gardens March 9-10 BY CAITI CARROW & LAUREN YANG
he first-ever Miami Fine Chocolate & Food Show has joined hands with CBS4’s Neighbors 4 Neighbors and the Miami Culinary Institute at Miami Dade College to produce a weekend of fine chocolate, food, art and entertainment on March 9-10 at Pinecrest Gardens. “We created the Miami Fine Chocolate & Food Show to celebrate our culinary community in South Florida,” said founder Mario Pi. “It was important for us to give back with our partnership with a Neighbors 4 Neighbors, but also showcase the gourmet talents of chefs and chocoCommissioner Lynda Bell, surrounded by family and friends, is sworn in formally as vice chair of the Miami-Dade County Commission by County Court Judge Gladys Perez. (See story, page 27)
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Sign our petition to stop the MDX plan to raise highway tolls BY CARLOS GARCIA
the Dolphin 836. This is part of MDX’s roll out of Open Road Tolling (ORT) that will allow them to capture tolls from 100 perWe need your help and cent of the drivers that use the highway. It’s signature on our petition. a move that is very similar to what they did Without your help, we will on the 874 Don Shula and 878 Snapper all soon see 50 percent Creek Expressways back in 2010. higher toll rates, and outWe now know for a fact that MDX will of-control future increases realize a substantial toll revenue increase by are coming if we don’t do the implementation of ORT on the Dolphin something now! 836 and Airport 112 Expressways; by our The Miami-Dade Expressway Authority estimate, well over 25 percent more revenue! (MDX) is proposing to MDX officials claim that increase the per-mile toll presently about 45 perPlease sign our rate (presently .11 cents) cent of drivers on these on the Dolphin 836 petition asking MDX not two highways do not pay Expressway to either .16 to use them. to raise toll rates by 50 or .17 cents per mile, in We understand that effect a rate increase of there are no free roads percent. They should 50 percent. They also and that roads have to will vote on incorporatlearn to work with the be paid for and we are ing Consumer Price not asking anyone for a increased revenue the free ride or handout. Indexing (CPI) on all future tolls, a move that we also don’t want ORT system will allow But, would allow them to to be forced to overpay, automatically raise toll which is exactly what them without rates after 2015. MDX is asking us to do, increasing the per mile and with little to no The MDS is planning to install 17 new Sun actual information rate by 50 percent! Pass tolling gantries on about the plan. Co-chairman, <RollBackTolls.com>
TRANSPORTATION Please sign our petition asking MDX not to raise toll rates by 50 percent. They should learn to work with the increased revenue the ORT system will allow them without increasing the per mile rate by 50 percent! You can include a comment with your signature when you sign. Every signature will go directly to MDX, its director and board members, along with Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez and County Commission chair Rebecca Sosa. You can share the petition on your Facebook page and re-tweet it on Twitter. We need 5,000 signatures in the next 30 days. I know we can do it with your help. Please talk it up with your family and friends and ask them to sign the petition, too. Make your voice heard, we can make a difference! This is an outrageous and unjustified financial burden on the commuters of Miami-Dade County. The MDS will hold a public hearing on March 19 at MDX headquarters to allow the public to make comments on their rate-
hike plans. We encourage everyone to attend and speak out about the 50-percent toll hike increase proposal, the ORT plan and the CPI rate indexing proposal. For more information, email <tgarcia@mdxway.com>, call 786-277-9292 or write to MDX, 3790 NW 21 St. Miami, FL 33142. We have set up a “toll funding alternative” hot line where you can call and give us your opinion about alternative methods of paying for the building and maintenance of our roads with a higher sales tax, a local gas tax or even a half-cent property tax increase to do away with expressway tolls in Miami-Dade County altogether. To express your opinion, call 305-814-7104 or email <info@rollbacktolls.com>. Thank you for your continued support in the fight to be informed and to stop this “tollation” or tolling without representation. Please go to our website at <www.RollBackTolls.com> and sign the petition today.
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Positive PEOPLE in Pinecrest
ALEXANDRA GUGLIUZZA Alexandra Gugliuzza is the Palmetto High School Silver Knight nominee in the Math category. One of the reasons she was chosen as a Silver Knight candidate is because of her
charitable work. “In 2010, my best friend (Martina Sandoval) and I created a charity called Sanuza,” Gugliuzza says. “We try to raise money for other charity organizations.” The need for the charity came from experiences both girls had while growing up. Sandoval grew up in Guatemala where she saw first hand how bad life was for the poor. “When I was 12, I went to China on a family trip and we toured rural parts of the country,” Gugliuzza says. “I remember seeing at every stop lines of (people who were) skeletons wearing rags and shaking their hands begging for money. Since I was so young, I was discouraged that I couldn’t help these people more. I vowed that when I was older, I would do what I could to help those less fortunate.” To date, her charity has raised about $5,000. Most of the money has been dispersed to organizations here in Miami and in Guatemala City. But recently, she and Sandoval suffered a setback. While preparing for a yard sale, they were robbed of $1,200. Undaunted, the girls plan to continue to raise money despite that setback. They have organized and hosted many fundraisers such as yard sales and bakes sales.
“I ask my friends to donate,” Gugliuzza says. “We email requests and people come and drop things off. We go to the beach and sell popsicles and water during the summer. We have had four bake sales and we go to the park with baskets of baked goods. During the summer I intern and I donate 50 percent of my paycheck.” Gugliuzza says their organization hosts a fundraiser twice a month during the school year and every weekend during the summer. “As soon as we turn 18, we want to make it an official charity,” she says. “We want to make it grow and become a worldwide influence by lending a helping hand to the homeless and to those in need. We were given an opportunity that they weren’t and we want to give back.” Gugliuzza also volunteers twice a week at Miami Children’s Hospital. She has worked in the cardiology department, the education department, child care in the Michael Fuchs Center and Bedside Buddies. At Palmetto, Gugliuzza is a senior and is taking multi-variable calculus because she has already taken most of the high-level math courses offered at the school. “I love math because it challenges my brain,” she says. “It helps develop you problem-solving skills.”
Gugliuzza is in Mu Alpha Theta and she has participated in most of the math competitions. “It’s really hard to win them, but I did win fifth place in Algebra II a long time ago,” she says. “I do it for the fun.” This year, she is serving her second term as president of Amnesty International, an organization that fights for human rights. “At every meeting there’s a special issue,” she says. Gugliuzza is also vice president of Key Club, a community service club, and vice president of the Asian Culture Club. She is of ChineseItalian heritage, so every Saturday she goes to Miami Chinese Language School where she is learning how to read and write Mandarin. She is also on the school dance team. “We perform traditional Chinese dances and have raised about $1,500 for the school,” she says. Gugliuzza has been accepted to the University of Central Florida and offered a generous scholarship. However, she is waiting for responses from other schools she has applied to — Brown, Dartmouth, Columbia and the University of Miami — before deciding where she will attend college. By Linda Rodriguez Bernfeld
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EMILY KALBAC Palmer Trinity ninth grader Emily Kalbac is no ordinary high school freshman. Kalbac is a go getter who is constantly working to raise money and awareness for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America. Her older brother Tyler’s tough battle with ulcerative colitis made her aware of the condition. “Crohn’s Disease and ulcerative colitis are two very painful auto-immune diseases of the intestines that affect millions of people each year, teenagers in particular,” she writes in a news release about a fundraiser she will host in April. “In 2008, Tyler, was diagnosed with an extremely rare and severe case of ulcerative colitis. He had to endure nine major surgeries and 15 procedures just to save his life.” At the time, Tyler attended Palmer Trinity School. He began the Climb-4Colitis to raise money for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America. Since he is now away at college, Emily has taken on the job of organizing the event. Climb-4-Colitis is scheduled for April 27 at the X-treme Rock Climbing Gym, 13972, SW 139 Ct., near the Tamiami Airport. Kalbac says they expect a good crowd, especially since they are partnering
with the University of Miami and Columbus and Palmetto High Schools. “We have some liaison for all those schools,” she says. “Most of the kids are my age and we’re trying to attract people this age and make more people aware.” The plan is to fly Tyler down for the event so that everyone can see how well he is doing. “He’s doing so much better now,” she says. “He’s participating in sports and he has friends. He has a good attitude.” Kalbac says her brother’s problems began when he was hit in the face by a baseball while playing for Palmer Trinity in a championship game. “It shocked him,” she says. “He was on top of the world, having fun and in a matter of minutes it all changed.” Kalbac says there is a link between severe facial injuries and colitis. “We have had a lot of friends who have had facial injuries from sports and they’ve ended up with colitis,” she says. “We want to do some research. We talked to some doctors at UM.” One of the doctors is willing to partner with Kalbac because she knows Tyler and has been learning more about the potential connection between facial injuries and colitis. When Kalbac’s brother suffered his injury, it was severe enough that it broke every bone in his face. Later, the colitis developed. At the time, she couldn’t do much to help, but now she is in a position of being able to help not only her brother, but others with the condition by continuing the things he started such as the Climb-4Colitis and the Crohn’s and Colitis Walk. She is also starting a Colitis Club at school. “We are going to have other events throughout the year,” Kalbac says. “Most people don’t know about colitis. I talk to kids and they ask ‘what is colitis?’ Now they are finding that colitis is in younger kids and it can cause cancer when they are older.” Kalbac says researchers believe they are going to find a cure for colitis. “Every dollar counts at this point,” she says. “All of my teachers are behind me and helping me with this. And my teachers knew my brother. They are so compassionate and they are so willing to help.” By Linda Rodriguez Bernfeld
SEBASTIEN SICLAIT Palmetto High School junior Sebastien Siclait volunteers as a stage hand for Miami Children’s Theater at the Dave and Mary Alper Jewish Community Center. “I act here (at Palmetto High School), but the reason I mostly work in the technical area at Miami Children’s Theater is because it’s more of a musical theater and I’m more of a straight actor,” he says. Siclait says he began his volunteer work at Miami Children’s Theater because his voice teacher is one of the directors there. “It’s a great opportunity to see how other directors handle directing a show or castings or blocking or choreography,” he says. Siclait’s goal is to have a career in acting after college. He began working in drama when he was in the eighth grade at Southwood Middle School. However, he says he decided that he wanted to be involved in acting when he was in the fourth grade. In his ninth grade year, Siclait played one of the pirates in Peter Pan. In the 10th grade, he had a part in the play The Laramie Project, with is based on interviews in the town where Matthew Shepherd was murdered. In those performances he played a detective, priest and a local person. Later
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that year he I played the judge in Hello Dolly. “This year I had the role of Trevor in Bedroom Farce and I also played the character of the Huntsman (the lead role) in a student run piece for One Act plays,” he says. “It was a competition. Each troupe puts together up to a 40-minute play. Seven of the troupes got superiors, but only five got to go on to state competition. Sadly that was not us.” Outside of acting, Siclait is on the school newspaper staff. At one point he was in charge of the online newspaper, but found he could not handle both his Internet editing duties and has drama activities. So he reduced his newspaper workload to being a staff writer and works on a variety of assignments. However, he tends to write about science technology and media topics. “Last issue, I wrote a story about video games,” he says. “It was more about how the video game industry had been taking some blows and how the year wasn’t too good, moneywise, and how they pulled it together at the end.” Siclait is also involved in the effort to bring back the Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) club at Palmetto. He’s a member of a committee made up of thespians driven to revive the club in honor of Helen Marie Witty, a Palmetto student who was killed by an impaired driver. “A scholarship is given to students in the drama program who exemplify Helen Marie Witty’s drive,” he says. “I’m president of that committee; it was established at the end of last year. We helped to raise awareness of the AT&T campaign, Not Texting and Driving, It Can Wait.” He and others went out to the school’s parking lot and gave out decals for the don’t text program. “We played the PSA (public service announcement) later in the day,” he says. “We’re going to have a meeting and discuss going to a DUI checkpoint to showing people what its like.” Recently, Siclait began volunteering to work at the Deering Estate. “I go for the monthly clean-ups that they do,” he says. At one time, Siclait was an athlete and participated in wrestling program. He wrestled in middle school, but when he was in the ninth grade he broke his collar bone for the second time. He decided it was time to stop wrestling and concentrate on developing his drama skills. By Linda Rodriguez Bernfeld
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CHOCOLATE, from page 1 –––– latiers in our South Florida restaurants, gourmet shops and more. The Miami Culinary Institute at MDC is the birthplace for the future generation of these talents so we are thrilled that their esteemed chef instructors will be leading our demonstration stage.” Here’s what guests can expect at the Miami Fine Chocolate & Food Show: MIAMI FINE CHOCOLATE SHOW — Taste the finest in chocolate from around the country, including artful creations from Flying Noir (Mendocino, California) to handmade chocolates from local Venezuelan chocolatiers Cacao Art Chocolates. Artisan chocolatiers will have products available for purchase so attendees can take home their favorite truffles, bars, macaroons, and ganache. Other chocolate exhibitors include Barry’s Gourmet Brownies, Kallari, Mary O’Malley Chocolatier and Pacari. GOURMET GROVE — A one-stop shop for gifts featuring an expansive selection of products, from infused olive oils to artisan cheeses from Cheese Course, breads, exotic spices from Spice Galore, teas and charcuterie. Look for at-home gourmet ideas like handselected meats from Land & Sea, Italian products from Anacapri, in-home dining selections from Gourmet at Your Door. RESTAURANT ROW — Attendees will enjoy the unique experience of walking down Restaurant Row, a boulevard bringing South Florida’s culinary greats together as they showcase their talents. Featured restaurants include Mayfair Hotel’s Spartico, chef Norman Van Aken’s restaurant Tuyo and authentic Mediterranean cuisine from Alhambra Restaurant. PAIRINGS PAVILION — Clay Gordon, chocolate expert and creator of The Chocolate Life, will provide
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guided sessions pairing beer, wine, spirits, coffees and teas with a wide variety of fine food, artisanal chocolates and cheeses. Guests can use tasting tickets to sample 10-15 craft beer selections from Gold Coast Beverage Distributors, chocolate wines from E & J Gallo and Precept Wines. ARTIST ALLY — An exclusive group of 20 artists have been invited to showcase their works along the Art Ally. Grab a bite from Restaurant Row and explore the works of local artists. DEMONSTRATION STAGE — Presented by the Miami Culinary Institute, guests can enjoy over 20 hours of live demonstrations in the 500-seat Banyan Bowl
AMPHITHEATER — A select group of Miami’s most talented chefs will provide culinary insight as they make dozens of the finest food and chocolate creations for attendees. LIVE MUSIC — Local talent will fill Pinecrest Gardens with music and entertainment as the perfect background to the gourmet gathering. In between tastings, guests can stop by the musical stage to take in the sounds of these artists. For more information, go <www.miamifinefoodshow.com>.
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Westminster Christian School students pack meals for needy
More than 200 Westminster Christian School students and faculty packed meals for needy families in Haiti and Nicaragua with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Feed My Starving Children,â&#x20AC;? a non-profit Christian organization that provides meals for malnourished children in nearly 70 countries. During the two-hour event, more than 200,000 meals were packed. The special weekend event sent more than 2 million meals to those in need. Pictured (l-r) are WCS freshmen Ashley Diaz, Kevin Rodriguez, Gracie Chewning, Samantha Forjan, Lily Manoogian and Lauren Dirube.
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MDCPS joins other urban districts to raise food quality, lower costs BY ELIZABETH ADAMS
The largest school districts in the U.S., including Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS), recently announced that for the first time they have banded together to share best practices and to build a coalition to drive food costs down and quality up, ultimately giving students healthy options for school meals. The districts have formed the Urban School Food Alliance, which includes the school districts of New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami-Dade as well as those in Dallas and Orlando. The group, which procures more than $530 million in food and food supplies annually, aims to use its purchasing power to help drive down costs of food and supplies, and to have vendors reformulate menu items to ensure that students continue to receive delicious and nutritious meals daily that exceed USDA guidelines. The school districts in the alliance served more than 460 million meals during the 2011-12 school year. That is 2,565,500 meals daily. “Forming such a partnership is unprecedented,” said Rick Boull’t, chief operating officer at the Los Angeles Unified School District. “It’s an honor to be a part of an
alliance that wants to move the needle when it comes to improving school food, while implementing eco-friendly practices.” The Urban School Food Alliance first met in summer 2012 in Denver and has met regularly since by tele-conference before the inperson meeting in Miami. The food services directors from each of the school districts share and review menu items to ensure that they provide access to meals that meet the following nutrient recommendations: whole grain products, low fat dairy, fresh produce and lean protein that when prepared are calorie conscious, and low in fat, sugar and sodium. In addition to creating a purchasing powerhouse, the coalition is working to be more ecological by looking for alternatives to polystyrene trays. “We want to give a national voice to a healthier meal program where costs are contained,” said Eric Goldstein, CEO of School Support Services for the New York City Department of Education, who spearheaded this alliance. “Our urban school districts face unique challenges and we need to find innovative ways to meet them.” To show solidarity in providing healthy meals, the Urban School Food Alliance will be serving the same lunch at all six school districts on Wednesday, Mar. 20. The menu
Food services representatives from the school districts of New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami-Dade, Dallas and Orlando gather for the announcement. Pictured (l-r) are Carol Chong, Miami-Dade County Public Schools; Penny Parham, Miami-Dade County Public Schools; Brad Trudeau, Dallas Independent School District; Laura Gillbert, Orange County Public Schools; Dora Rivas, Dallas Independent School District; Leslie Fowler, Chicago Public Schools; Stephen O’Brien, New York City Department of Education; Armando Taddei, New York City Department of Education; David Binkle, Los Angeles Unified School District, and Dennis Barrett, former director of Food Services, Los Angeles Unified School District. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
includes savory roasted chicken, brown rice with seasoned black or red beans, steamed green broccoli, fresh seasonal fruit and milk. In recent years, the school districts have implemented innovative ways to provide access to school meals including expanded options for reaching more students with breakfast on campus as well as supper after school in order to meet the needs of students. In some of the districts, close to 90 percent of the student body qualifies for free and reduced price meals as a significant number of families live in poverty.
“Ultimately, the role of school food services has expanded beyond serving just lunches,” said Carol Chong, director of Food and Menu Management at Miami-Dade County Public Schools. “Providing students with nutritious meals assures that students are prepared to meet the academic challenges of the day. Hunger should not be a reason for low performance in the classroom.” To learn more about the Urban School Food Alliance, contact Tatum Wan, RL Public Relations, at 1-310-473-4422 or by email at <tatum.wan@rlpublicrelations.com>.
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Baptist Health South Florida FCU earns 5-Star Credit Union rating BY ROBERT HAMILTON
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No Place for Hate to show ‘Bully’ documentary at Gardens Feb. 17 Palmetto Elementary students, teachers administrators gather with Pinecrest officials to celebrate being the first elementary school in Florida to be awarded the ‘No Place for Hate’ designation.
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Village residents will gather in the Banyan Bowl at Pinecrest Gardens on Sunday, Feb. 17, for a free screening of the film Bully. The 2011 documentary follows five students from across the country as they endure varying torment at the hands of bullies. The 6:30 p.m. screening, which serves as the conclusion of A Billion Acts of Kindness Week, Feb. 11-17, will be followed by a panel discussion of both the film and bullying issues in the community. Other activities are on tap, and food and refreshments will be served. The screening is another step towards eradicating the bullying problem, one that has become inescapable for today’s youth with the advent and widespread use of social media. School counselor Julie Astuto has moved to curb bullying at Palmetto Elementary by using guidelines set by the Anti-Defamation League’s No Place for Hate program. “In March 2012, we became the first elementary school in Florida to become No Place for Hate,” she says. “We feel that this program has positively impacted our school climate and that the students have benefited from their participation in the program.” Before the end of the school year, she had enlisted Village Mayor Cindy Lerner, school board member Larry Feldman, fellow counselor Lisa Mallard, bullying prevention expert Kathy Hersh and Melissa Institute staff member Trish Ramsey to form an initiative with the intention of including all Pinecrest schools in the program. “The goal is to prevent bullying behavior by creating an environment of respect for each other, creating standards of acceptable behavior and by incorporating advanced
expectations that all subscribe to,” says Mayor Lerner. Bullying is a complex problem. Aside from showing the movie and meeting the ADL’s No Place for Hate and Community of Respect requirements, schools are addressing the issue from several other angles. Some projects, such as Peace Week, International Peace Day, and Mix-It-Up, an event encouraging students to step out of their comfort zones and interact with new people, have been put into practice with great success. Courses such as the Reflections Program, Stand Up and Speak Out and Random Acts of Kindness also have done much to move the agenda of acceptance forward. The No Place for Hate Student Task Force, led by Palmetto senior counselor Lisa Mallard, intends to maintain the momentum. They will hold another course at the school on Feb. 12 focusing on safe dating and positive relationships, participate in a three-kilometer Friendship Circle Walk-a-thon, produce a music video, read books with positive messages to Palmetto Elementary second-graders and have a member on the panel at the Gardens Bully screening. “Every day, the No Place for Hate Student Task Force comes up with new events that will be implemented in the near future,” says Mallard. Bullying is a learned behavior and only through efforts involving the entire school system and everyone involved can it be unlearned and eliminated. According to expert Kathy Hersh, the community cannot risk becoming complacent. “Bullying is a social disease and its cure will require ‘draining the swamp,’ but once we start seeing results, we must keep insisting on respect for everyone,” Hersh says, “After all, isn’t that the kind of community and society we all want to live in?”
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Pinecrest Public Safety Day returns HAL FELDMAN On Saturday, Dec. 8, after a multi-year absence, the Pinecrest Police Department once again hosted a Public Safety Day at Evelyn Greer Park. The event not only served as a way for residents to learn about the many facets of public safety and programs available to them; it also was the first public meetand-greet with the newly promoted Police Chief Sam Ceballos, Jr. “Right after I was promoted, I spent 10 weeks away at the FBI training academy,” said Ceballos, “This didn’t give me a chance to meet the community. The Village manager and I felt it was important, so here we are.” The Chief, along with many of the officers, community service aides and other Pinecrest employees were pleased to see so many of the residents come out. In these days of social media and our ever more electronic society, Chief Ceballos is championing some new initiatives to ensure that the community can stay connected to the police department through technology. “We have a Facebook page <http://facebook.com/PinecrestPolice>, we are providing crime data to <http://www.CrimeMapping.com> where residents can review everything that is happening right around their home and we also have <http://www.Nixle.com> where we post announcements and residents can sign up to receive live alerts via SMS or email. This allows us to communicate in realtime for urgent messages that can help us fight crime.” In order to get the word out, the Pinecrest Police Department has added front-facing license plates to all their vehicles promoting their Facebook presence.
Richard Fahny, 8, put on a SWAT team protection vest and seemed to enjoy looking at all the hardware on display. “I moved here from California three months ago and it’s pretty cool to meet the police chief and see all this in one place.” Avi Diamond, 3, who attends Bet Shira Early Childhood Center, was in awe around the new Pinecrest motorcycles. But then Chief Ceballos showed up and his attention quickly turned to shaking his hand and getting a photo with him. Among the tons of equipment on display, six-year-old twins Jake and Michael Arnold said the helicopter was the coolest thing there. Another favorite seemed to be the Presidential limo. Several groups stopped by the car to get a demonstration and information. The Miami-Dade Fire Department brought out its 75-foot ladder truck and countless other organizations provided information, demonstrations and showed their wares to all who attended. “It brings our community closer to the Police Department,” said Deputy Chief Peter Skumanich on why the day was important. “They get to see us, our equipment, what we’re trying to do and spread the word about how to be safe. In addition, we have police personnel from Miami-Dade, Key Biscayne, Hialeah Gardens, Medley, Palmetto Bay and South Miami. There’s also Marine Patrol and Miami-Dade Fire & Rescue people that come and help us out. The more we see each other, the better we communicate and work together when there is a crisis.” Besides the public safety booths and demonstrations, there were bounce houses, a martial arts presentation and Power Pizza ran tons of pizza from the location across the street to the hungry families who came out to see their public safety figures. But Chief Ceballos was the hit of the event. “I had a great time meeting everyone and talking to all the groups that came out to support us,” he said. “We have a great Village and my department looks forward
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to serving the community in the best way possible.” HAL’S HOMEOWNER HELP Start 2013 out right! 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 (MiamiHal) is a Realtor with RE/MAX Advance Realty. On Sundays from 10a.m.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.
Police Chief Sam Ceballos, Jr. helps Richard Fahny, 8, try on a SWAT vest.
Posing with the 40mm Gas Launcher used to flush people out from buildings.
Three-year-old Avi Diamond checks out the new Pinecrest Police motorcycles.
Six-year-old twins Jake and Michael Arnold pilot the police helicopter
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Manager works hard to keep Pinecrest atop ‘quality list’ BY GABRIELLE PHILLIPS
Village Manager Yocelyn Galiano Gomez’ second year in office is well underway. Since her appointment in the summer of 2011, the Village has been recognized for transparency and efficiency, including the distinction of having Pinecrest being named by the South Florida Business Journal as “Best in South Florida for Quality of Life.” Gomez is an approachable and kindhearted woman as evidenced by her demeanor when dealing with citizens, whether from the dais at Village Council meetings or at her “Coffee with the Manager” sessions that she hosts during the year. Gomez was born and raised in South Miami-Dade County and the Pinecrest community has always been a part of her life. In her youth, she dreamed of working at the United Nations. In college, at Florida International University, she earned degrees in political science (bachelors) and public administration (masters). In addition to having served as assistant Village Manager for more than 10 years, she was also the first city manager of Doral in 2004. Today, along with Mayor Cindy Lerner and members of the Village Council, she is the face of Pinecrest and the top administrative official. Gomez has an understanding of what the residents are like and what expectations they have for their municipal government. As the Village manager, she functions as a CEO. The Village Council makes policy decisions for the Village, based many times on her recommendations, and it is her responsibility to make sure they are implemented within the constraints of the city’s budget. Gomez would like to see Pinecrest continue to preserve its “family friendly” nature. She believes staying close and responsive to the community, while having a positive and
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open government, will allow that to happen. She also recognizes the contributions that the Village staff makes to the community and in providing efficient and effective government services. She seeks input from all levels of the organization when it comes to making decisions and regularly meets with a cross-section of employees. She also participates in activities such as “ride-alongs” with police officers. In discussing the South Florida Business Journal’s rating of Pinecrest as Best in South Florida for Quality of Life, she said: “We aspire always to be the best.” The Village Manager may be contacted by calling 305-234-2121 or by email at <manager@pinecrest-fl.gov>.
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Melissa Manchester in concert at the Alper JCC Linda K. Landy ALPER JCC If you are a child of the ’60s like me, get out your calendar. There’s no need to fight the parking downtown or schlep to the Beach or Broward. One concert you won’t want to miss will be right here in our community this month. Melissa Manchester, Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter and actress, returns to the JCC for a command performance on Thursday, Feb. 28, at 8 p.m. The celebrated career of this dynamic talent includes countless movie scores, recurring television roles and theatrical stage presentations. She has just released her 16th CD. After graduating from the High School of the Performing Arts, Manchester enrolled in a songwriting class taught by Paul Simon. She landed a staffwriting job at Chappell Music and performed as a solo singer/pianist in the clubs of Greenwich Village. While working in the New York jingle singing circuit, she met Bette Midler and Barry Manilow. As a back-up singer for Midler, she fulfilled her childhood fantasy of playing Carnegie Hall. Six months later, she had a recording contract. Manchester went on to headline at Carnegie Hall and Radio City Music Hall and performed for sold-out audiences across the country. Barbra Streisand, Dusty Springfield, Alison Krauss, Roberta Flack, Johnny Mathis and Mel Torme are a few of the performers who have recorded her songs. Her friend and frequent collaborator Carole
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The following is a list of crimes reported to the Village of Pinecrest Police Department during the week of January 14 - 20, 2013
ARSON None
HOMICIDE None
AUTO THEFT None
THEFT Case # 1300178 Location: 9801 S Dixie Hwy (Staples) On Jan. 14, at approximately 1000 hrs, an unknown 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 $950. This case is presently under investigation.
ASSAULT None BATTERY Case # 1300227 Location: 5900 Block of SW 88 St On Jan. 19, at approximately 2346 hrs, a known offender shoved a uniformed law enforcement officer with two fingers. The offender was arrested and charged with simple battery. Case # 1300228 Location: 12425 S Dixie Hwy (Stir Crazy) On Jan. 20, at approximately 0214 hrs, after a verbal altercation, a known offender punched the victim’s face and neck causing the victim to fall on the floor and sustain several injuries. The offender was arrested and charged with battery and disorderly conduct. BURGLARY (COMMERCIAL) None BURGLARY (RESIDENCE) Case # 1300201 Location: 8200 Block of SW 136 St On Jan. 17, between 0800 hrs, and 1405 hrs, unknown offender(s) gained entry into the victim’s residence by breaking in the front wooden door and stole jewelry. The estimated value of the stolen property is $3,397. This case is presently under investigation. Case # 1300225 Location: 13500 Block of SW 74 St On Jan. 19, at approximately 2300 hrs, unknown offender(s) gained entry into the victim’s residence by an unlocked rear glass sliding kitchen door and stole a gold knife. The estimated value of the stolen property is $30. This case is presently under investigation. ROBBERY None SEX CRIME None
Case # 1300180 Location: 9201 S Dixie Hwy (Burger King) On Jan. 15, between 2040 hrs, and 2156 hrs, unknown offender(s) stole a cell phone from the victim at the listed location. The estimated value of the stolen property is $500. This case is presently under investigation. Case # 130018 Location: 13401 S Dixie Hwy (Publix) On Jan. 16, at approximately 1456 hrs, two known offenders were observed taking wooden pallets from the rear of the store making no attempt to pay. The offenders were arrested and charged with petit theft. The estimated value of the stolen property is $26. Case # 1300193 Location: 12795 S Dixie Hwy (Chase) On Jan. 16, between 1340 hrs, and 1355 hrs, a known offender withdrew cash from the listed location with the intention to steal, cheat, and deprive both the business and victim from their money. The estimated value of the stolen property is $500. This case is presently under investigation. Case # 1300196 Location: 8900 Block of SW 61 Ct On Jan. 17, at approximately 1218 hrs, an unknown offender was observed taking an Echo Blower from the rear of the victim’s pick up truck and fled the scene prior police arrival. The estimated value of the stolen property is $525. 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 January 21 - 27, 2013
ARSON None AUTO THEFT Case # 1300269 Location: 11701 S Dixie Hwy (Whole Foods) On Jan. 23, between 1600 hrs, and 1630 hrs, unknown offender(s) stole the victim’s 2012 Yamaha Raptor. ASSAULT None BATTERY None BURGLARY (COMMERCIAL) None BURGLARY (RESIDENCE) Case # 1300240 Location: 9400 Block of SW 63 Ct Between Jan. 20, 1650 hrs, and Jan. 21, 1458 hrs, unknown offender(s) gained entry into the victim’s secured residence by unknown means and stole a refrigerator, movie theater seats, a washer, a dryer, a pool table, a TV, tools and a pressure cleaner. The estimated value of the stolen property is $6,950. This case is presently under investigation. Case # 1300273 Location: 7200 Block of SW 119 St On Jan. 23, between 0830 hrs, and 1800 hrs, unknown offender(s) gained entry into the residence by smashing a rear glass window and stole jewelry. The estimated value of the stolen property is still pending. This case is presently under investigation. ROBBERY None SEX CRIME None HOMICIDE None THEFT Case # 1300252 Location: 10800 Block of SW 77 Ct Between May 1, 2012, 0800 hrs, and Jan. 22, 1300 hrs, unknown offender(s) stole a decal and vehicle registration from the victim’s mailbox. The estimated value of the stolen property is $4. Case # 1300255 Location: 12647 S Dixie Hwy (McDonalds) On Jan. 22, at approximately 1500 hrs, unknown offender(s) stole a decal from the victim’s vehicle tag. The estimated value of the stolen property is $4.
Case # 1300257 Location: 11515 S Dixie Hwy (Starbucks) On Jan. 22, at approximately 1832 hrs, unknown offender(s) stole the wallets of two victims from the rear office of the listed business. The estimated value of the stolen property is $89. This case is presently under investigation. Case # 1300258 Location: 7900 Block of SW 128 St On Jan. 22, between 0730 hrs, and 1927 hrs, unknown offender(s) stole a garbage bin from the victim’s property. The estimated value of the stolen property is $50. Case # 1300265 Location: 10001 S Dixie Hwy (Trim Line) On Jan. 23, between 1230 hrs, and 1303 hrs, unknown offender(s) stole a tail gate from the victim’s vehicle. The estimated value of the stolen property is $800. This case is presently under investigation. Case # 1300305 Location: 13401 S Dixie Hwy (Publix) On Jan. 25, between 1440 hrs, and 2344 hrs, unknown offender(s) stole a tag from the victim’s vehicle. The estimated value of the stolen property is $4. Case # 1300308 Location: 7460 SW 118 St (Palmetto High School) On Jan. 24, between 2000 hrs, and 2100 hrs, unknown offender(s) stole the victim’s cell phone from the NW corner of the basketball stands at the listed location. The estimated value of the stolen property is $550. This case is presently under investigation. Case # 1300312 Location: 13401 S Dixie Hwy (Publix) On Jan. 26, between 1615 hrs, and 1618 hrs, unknown offender(s) stole a bale, which is used to compress and contain cardboard boxes, from the rear of the listed business. The estimated value of the stolen property is $200. This case is presently under investigation. Case # 1300323 Location: 7900 Block of SW 128 St On Jan. 22, at approximately 1000 hrs, unknown offender(s) stole a garbage bin from the victim’s property. The estimated value of the stolen property is $50. Case # 1300324 Location: 11905 S Dixie Hwy (Best Buy) On Jan. 21, at approximately 1541 hrs, an unknown 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 $1,519.99. This case is presently under investigation.
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Deering Estate Festival of the Arts Feb. 14 - 24 BY LEE STEPHENS
A romantic moonlit Valentine’s concert kicks off the Deering Estate Festival of the Arts, a 10-day celebration of literary, visual and performing art. A curated exhibition, Speak Now, places artistic interjections throughout the grounds, one-night only art events, classical and chamber ensemble concerts, a curator’s tour and a spectacular closing Red Carpet Wrap-Up are just some of the cultural experiences offered. The invitational show Speak Now opens on Saturday, Feb. 16, from 6-10 p.m., and features artists from the Deering Estate Artist in Residence program, Fountainhead Residency and Studios, and invited exhibitors. The title, Speak Now, alludes to the urgent need to communicate with and be understood by others, and to the relationship between literary and visual arts as support structures for expressions of thought. Curator Ralph Provisero encourages the viewer to discover and develop dialogues between the space and artists with works placed around the estate. There are pieces that confront the viewer, some works are on the periphery of view, while others are hidden, but actually are in view. Opening night highlights include spontaneous poetry readings by the fire circle, and performance pieces that engage
Pictured are Deering Estate Chamber Ensemble members Ross Harbaugh and Scott Flavin. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
visitors to listen or travel around the site. Guests are welcome to bring blankets, lawn chairs and picnic baskets. A walk and talk Curator’s Tour precedes the opening at 4:30 p.m. and provides insight to the concept, creation and selection of works for the exhibition. Bill Belleville, environmental writer and filmmaker presents, “Salvaging the Real Florida: Lost and Found in the State of Dreams,” on Wednesday, Feb. 29, as the featured speaker for Icon of The Moment. The Icon, the late John Kunkel Small, was a botanist who lived in the estate’s Richmond Cottage in the early 1900s and used it as a base for his explorations through the hammock and the Everglades. For over a decade, Kunkel Small documented the development and destruction of Florida. Author Bill Belleville wrote the introduction to Kunkel Small’s updated edition of From Eden to Sahara – Florida’s Tragedy which parallels his own travel, study and writings on the regions rich flora and fauna. For the budding botanist, artist and musician age 4-14, there are several events scheduled. On Saturday, Feb. 16, from 10 a.m.Noon, is Field Study Books at Book Nook By the Bay, where kids explore and draw plant life and outdoor art installations from the Speak Now exhibit. Also in partnership with the Greater Miami Youth Symphony, there is a Piano Master Class and on Feb. 23 a Concerto Competition that showcases South Florida’s best young musicians. For fans of chamber music, the Living Artist Concert Series presents Dreams of Biscayne Bay, on Friday, Feb. 22, with guest composer Roberto Sierra. Intimately set in the ballroom of the historic Stone House, the Deering Estates Chamber Ensemble highlights the works of Schubert, Touzet, Valdes and Brahms. The smashing Red Carpet Wrap-Up ends the festival on Sunday, Feb. 24, with a blend of broadcast and live entertainment hosted by Teddy Behr (David Rohn) and Adora (Danilo de la Torre). With a real-
Artist Lucinda Lindeman engaging guests at the 2012 Deering Estate Festival of the Arts. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
time feed from the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles, the actual Oscar ceremony and red carpet will be broadcast and projected on large screens, while Teddy and Adora offer erudite commentary on the fashion choices, questionable results and all manner of madness surrounding Hollywood’s most glamorous event. Adding to the sparkle is the estate’s very own red carpet, staged on the historic main entrance. Guests are encouraged to dress up, whether as historic Hollywood actors or one’s own version of red carpet attire. The Deering Estate Festival of the Arts provides cultural engagement for all ages, offering literary, musical and artistic experiences for youngsters, to presenting a world-class exhibition, concerts and informative lectures for the most sophisticated patron. For a complete schedule of Deering Estate Festival of the Arts events, Feb. 1424, and for tickets, call 305-235-1668 ext. 233, or visit <www.deeringestate.org>. A limited number of All Access Passes are available for $75 and include free admission to the estate for February, all Festival
Author/filmmaker Bill Belleville. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
of the Arts events, February Ghost Story Tour and Nite Hike. The Deering Estate at Cutler is located at 16701 SW 72 Ave. Proceeds from events benefit the Deering Estate at Cutler for preservation, education and restoration of the historic estate. The festival was formerly known as the SoBay Festival of the Arts.
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WCS band members named to district honor band
Pictured are (l-r) Westminster Christian School students and band members Rachel Lundgren, Dylan Charlton, Christina Loisel, Tristan Suris, Taelor Suris and Edwin Ulloa who were all named to the School District Honor Band. A total of eight band members were tapped for the prestigious band, and two were selected as first chair, percussionist Charlton and tuba player Ulloa. Not pictured, but named to the Middle School District Honor Band were WCS students Angie Font and Alfonso Betancourt.
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Sousa concert at Gardens by Greater Miami Symphonic Band
Greater Miami Symphonic Band in concert. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
BY ALLAN TAVSS
Greater Miami Symphonic Band The 85-member Greater Miami Symphonic Band will recreate the type of concert that the Sousa Band performed more than 100 years ago in a Sousastyle family concert in the Banyan Bowl at Pinecrest Gardens. Music that energizes an audience will be played, including overtures, novelty pieces, classical transcriptions and, of course, marches. Everyone loves marches and John Philip Sousa was the March King. The concert, which is
geared to a younger audience, will be begin at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 17, so bring the grandchildren, friends and family to this great venue for an exciting program of great music. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for students and children (over the age of 5). Tickets are available in advance with a credit card purchase at <www.gmsb.org> or at Pinecrest Gardens starting one hour before the start of the performance.
March king John Philip Sousa. ––––––––––––––––––––––
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Pure Barre Miami puts an emphasis on women’s fitness BY JESSE SCHECKNER
Jessica Alier always loved to dance. With a professional history that includes a stint as an Orlando Magic dancer and appearances in music videos and on MTV, her natural knack for the graceful art was one that drew her back after she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Florida and tried her hand in the corporate world. “I just felt like there was a piece of dance missing in my life,” she says. “I had my resume out in North Carolina, and when I got hired with Pure Barre and after teaching for two years, I decided to make it my goal to open a studio in Miami.” Two years later, she made that dream a reality when the she and her partner, Ami Seier – who was initially her instructor in North Carolina and who herself owns three locations in the Tar heel State – opened their first studio at 205 Altara Ave. in Coral Gables last September.
Pure Barre was founded in 2001 by current CEO Carrie Dorr, who is a professional dancer and choreographer as well as an attorney. While in college, law school and during her professional years litigating, she continued pursuing her passion in fitness and inevitably left her law practice to open her first studio in Detroit. Following a move to the west coast and becoming a franchise, Pure Barre has now spread to more than 100 locations in 26 states, with a passionate focus on transforming a woman’s body through intensive workouts. Although they encourage men to join and participate, Pure Barre’s exercise regimen was definitely designed with the fairer sex in mind. “Men are encouraged to try our program, and some have come out and taken classes, however our exercises definitely target problem areas for women, such as the inner thighs, the back of the arms, the stomach and the feet,” Alier says. “It’s just a challenging workout for anyone who decides to
Exercises at Pure Barre are low-impact, so they are a naturally attractive option to women of all walks of life. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
take the class.” Classes last 55 minutes, begin with an intense warm-up to increase heart rate and then target specific areas for focused sculpting. There are no machines involved – just free weights, a small balance ball and a mat – so workouts are extremely lowimpact and, as a result, very accessible for pregnant women or for those who have a history of injury. “Our classes have enough space to accommodate pregnant women,” Alier says. “There’s no pounding or jumping, and it helps rebuild strength and flexibility.” Incorporating elements of yoga, Pilates and ballet, Pure Barre Miami and the five instructors on staff not only offer standard fitness classes, but also provide baby bounce-back programs and bride-to-be exercise sessions. For more information, email <miami@purebarre.com>, call 305-5290036 or go to <www.purebarre.com>.
Pure Barre Miami co-owners Jessica Alier (left) and Ami Seier. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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Commissioner Lynda Bell installed as vice chair of Miami-Dade Commission BY MAURICE R. HERNANDEZ
In a moving ceremony surrounded by family, friends, and residents, Commissioner Lynda Bell was sworn in formally as vice chair of the Miami-Dade County Commission by Miami-Dade County Court Judge, the Hon. Gladys Perez. The ceremony was attended by U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, who administered the oath of office to commission chair Rebeca Sosa, the first Hispanic chair of the board, as well as Florida Gov. Rick Scott and Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez, who delivered welcoming remarks. During her speech, Bell thanked Sosa for nominating her as vice chair in November of 2012 and expressed her appreciation to her colleagues for their vote of confidence in her leadership for this new role. Bell pledged to continue to nurture and further a new era of mutual cooperation and respect between her colleagues and the work they perform on behalf of the people they represent which had been lacking prior to her election as a county commissioner in 2010. Finally, she addressed her constituents by promising to â&#x20AC;&#x153;continue my long-standing tradition of lending my office to anyone in need who seeks my assistance, and to continue to uphold only the highest standards of excellence in public service that they have come to expect and so richly deserve.â&#x20AC;? Among her many accomplishments during her first two years in office, Bell was able to work with her colleagues to make government more transparent, accountable and more responsive to the needs, as well
as striving to create the necessary economic environment for small businesses, the backbone of local and national economies to thrive. She made it possible for county residents to examine the annual proposed budget via the Internet. Commissioner Bell worked with Commissioner Sosa to change the county charter to include term limits for all county commissioners, as well as place significant limits on the way registered lobbyists conduct business with the county. Bell worked closely with Mayor Gimenez on a number of critically important projects and initiatives, including the transferring of some county services back to remote regions of the county, making it easier for residents to access government services. The implementation of physical, one-stop, information and processing center designed to help entrepreneurs through the process of opening new businesses, and creating much needed jobs for all residents. Finally, recognizing the need for more affordable housing for senior residents, Bell was successful in securing funding for the construction of a 101-unit, four story LEED Certified Building that will serve the housing needs of her districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s elderly population. Commission Chair Sosa appointed Vice Chair Bell to chair the Economic Development and PortMiami Committee which oversees all matters pertaining to the seaport and dedicating itself to supporting job creation and advancing the economic growth of Miami-Dade County. Bell also was named to the prestigious Health and Social Services and the Land Use and Development Committees of the MiamiDade County Commission.
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Membership at Beth Am means more than having a place to pray BY STUART DEBOWSKY
It has often been said that even the mightiest rivers must start as a narrow stream; that is how membership at Beth Am will shape your life once you take the important first step of “trying us out”. At first, you’ll likely see what the synagogue can mean for spiritual worship, vibrant and joyous but respectful of the ancient Jewish traditions. But look a little closer, spend a few more minutes getting to know about the place, and you’ll soon see that Temple Beth Am is more than just a place to pray. In fact if you are a regular reader of this article you may already know how many social, athletic, educational, and “just plain fun” events happen on our campus, each and every day of the year. And so, please accept this as yet another invitation to see how you can find a lasting place at Beth Am. We genuinely want you to understand how you can “fit in” with us and are excitedly waiting to welcome you with open arms! Our leadership has heard from its membership with regard to the way we
BETH AM TEMPLE TALK interact with the greater community, at large. To that end and because we live in these difficult economic times, the membership department has created an incentive package for more of the unaffiliated in our area to take advantage of all that Temple Beth Am has to offer. For the coming year, we have proudly re-introduced the “Get to Know Us” promotion, a first year incentive of $500 that includes all High Holy Day service tickets, annual security fee and full access to the hundreds of programming membership benefits during the year. This new policy is offered on top of the incentives we already have for seniors and young adults (who receive complimentary membership until the age of 29). And finally, as a cornerstone to the fundamentals of the religion as well as of the institution, we’ll never turn anyone away
from membership for financial reasons. Beth Am aims to be a vibrant community center, made up of a vast collection of people, without regard to the financial pressures of belonging. After all, if we are to draw strength from one another in prayer, we must certainly be able open our doors to all who wish to join us. Once you’re here, you’ll realize how much you’ve been missing. I write this article to you as a volunteer member of the synagogue’s enthusiastic membership committee; I don’t work for the temple and I did not have the good fortune of growing up in Miami. In fact, I can still recall my first experiences at Beth Am, as it seemed like a campus that was larger than life and overwhelming with activities. Now, 15 years later, it is hard to remember my life without this profound Judaic connection. My young family has
invaluable connections to so many there and my business success is directly related to the variety of people I interact with, week in and week out. There is an undeniable spirit at Temple Beth Am and it can only get stronger as new energy and innovative suggestions help to shape it for the coming years. Take a closer look at Beth Am by visiting our campus, reviewing the website or asking the people you know around town that currently are members. If Beth Am is to be the vibrant river of Jewish life in Miami it will need to be nourished by all of the incoming rivers, from all corners of our community. And together, with your active participation, we will make a huge “splash” for generations to come. Hope to see you there! For more information about Temple Beth Am and membership incentives, call membership director Rita Diaz at 305-6676667, ext. 107, email <rdiaz@tbam.org> or join us for a personal tour and breakfast on Sunday, March 3, at 11 a.m. Please RSVP! Check out our website at <www.tbam.org>.
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Deering Estate Foundation Honors 2012 Partners of the Year BY SHEILA STIEGLITZ
Audrey Ross and Patricia Frost were the only Deering Estate board members at the Foundation’s first meeting. They then invited publicist Sandy Tinsley, and local attorney Don Kubit to join them in forming the organization. The year was 1988, and the Deering Estate at Cutler had just become a public institution after being owned for more than a half-century by Charles Deering and his descendants. Fast-forward to 2013, when now the Deering Estate at Cutler is regarded as a ‘crown jewel’ of Miami-Dade County Parks and Open Spaces, and 35 dedicated board members and trustees are gathered together at the Visitor’s Center for their annual meeting, installations and award ceremony. Audrey Ross was honored with the distinguished rank of Trustee for the Deering Estate Foundation, and David McDonald and Christine Stiphany joined the Board of Directors. Howard Tendrich was also welcomed back to the Board, after a hiatus as Palmetto Bay Councilman. Following the installations, Mary Pettit, Executive Director of the Deering Estate Foundation presented the Foundation’s 2012 Partner of the Year Awards to those people and organizations in our community who have made significant contributions to the ongoing development of the Estate and to the Foundation’s ability to fulfill its mission. The Preservation Partner of The Year was awarded to the Batchelor Foundation and John and Suzuyo Fox, for their generous support in funding the reconstruction of the Cutler Burial Mound Boardwalk, providing continued access to this significant Tequesta archeological site. The Board walk is a centerpiece of the Estate’s programming that enables thousands of visitors and students each year to learn about the rich cultural history of South Florida. “When you’re charged with being a
2013 Deering Estate Board of Directors & Trustees
Mary Pettit Executive Director with Preservation Partner Award winners Suzuyo Fox Community Partner Award winner the Village of Palmetto Bay Councilman Tim Schaffer, and Nancy Ansley, from the Batchelor Foundation, David Marley DEF Board of Fanny Carmona-Gonzalez Dir. of Parks and Recreation, Corrice Patterson, Dir. of Public Works, Howard Tendrich former Palmetto Bay Village Councilman Director’s Vice President
steward of the Estate, it presents a responsibility to treasure what we have and to take care of it,” said Suzuyo Fox. “The Estate is all about environmental conservation and
William Irvine, DEC Director with Educational Partner Award winner Breakthrough Miami Ariel Edwards Site Director, Alicia Rodriguez Executive Director, Yoelly Burgos DEC Education Specialist, Jennifer Tisthammer, DEC Deputy Director
historic preservation, and is a rich resource for cultural arts and education.” Andie Arthur from South Florida Theatre League accepted the award for Programming Partner of the Year. The Estate and South Florida Theatre League have a successful collaboration for the development of playwrights through a series of workshops, where a master playwright mentors a limited number of local aspiring theater writers. Jennifer Tisthammer, Assistant Director of the Deering Estate at Cutler, explained that over the past seven years, the Estate’s Artist Village has gone from obscurity to a place that offers nationally recognized programs in literary, visual and performing arts. She credited the collaboration with Andie Arthur’s Theatre League as an instrumental component to the success of the Artist Village. Breakthrough Miami received the Education Partner of the Year. This organization is an academic enrichment program
for youth in underserved communities in Miami-Dade County. The Estate’s Educational and Interpretive Staff have partnered with the Breakthrough Miami site at Palmer Trinity to bring sciencebased hands on experiential learning to their young students who otherwise wouldn’t have access to these enrichment opportunities. “On Saturdays, children who have never swam before are now snorkeling in Biscayne Bay and discovering the incredible undersea world,” said Alicia Rodriguez, Executive Director of Breakthrough Miami. “ At first the kids are hesitant to go into the water, but 45 minutes later we can’t get them out!” Mary Pettit recognized South BMW as the Corporate Partner of the Year, for their loyalty and commitment to the Deering Estate Foundation and for being the Wine On Harvest Moon’s title sponsor for the past six years. Joe Perez from BMW said that the agency was proud to help the Estate raise Continued on next page
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DEERING ESTATE, from previous page –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– funds and public awareness in the community. The Village of Palmetto Bay was honored as Community Partner of the Year. Together with the staff at the Estate, the Village’s Departments of Public Works, Parks and Recreation and Police Department join forces on a regular basis to help ensure a quality experience for visitors to the Estate and Village where safety is paramount. They provide logistical support that is instrumental - especially for the Estate’s largest events that include the annual Valentine’s Day Concert and Deering Seafood Festival. Betty Noe and Paul Neidhardt received the Volunteer Partner of the Year awards for their unending support of the Estate – rain or shine, weekends or weeknights. Betty revamped and continues to coordinate hundreds of volunteers for the annual Deering Seafood Festival, and Paul is the Estate’s “go to guy” for everything from managing the frozen drink bar at Foundation events, to assembling IKEA furniture for the offices. Their unlimited help at the Estate, while maintaining extraordinarily positive atti-
tudes, make these two individuals exceptional volunteers. The final presentation was given to Ashley Sodeman as Champion Partner of the Year. As the Foundation’s Executive Assistant, Ashley has worked with unbridled enthusiasm and dedication to the Foundation and its’ members for the past eight years and is now moving on to new opportunities. No one is saying good-bye though as Ashley plans to be back at the Estate as a volunteer to continue helping with the annual Deering Seafood Festival being held this year on Sunday, March 24th. With the help and commitment of these organizations and individuals, the Deering Estate at Cutler and the Foundation continue to provide outstanding educational, social and recreational opportunities appropriately utilizing the rich and diverse resources our community has been blessed with while stewarding this historic treasure for future generations. For more information on becoming a Foundation member of the historic Deering Estate at Cutler call 305.235-1668 x 253.
Mary Pettit with Corporate Partner Award winner South BMW Joe Perez and Foundation Vice President David Marley
Mary Pettit, Ashley Sodeman with Volunteer Partner Award winners Paul Neidhart and Betty Noe, Membership Coordinator Michelle Streit and Laura Lagomasino Development Director
Deering Estate Foundation Trustees in attendance - Edward Rosasco, Phillip F. Ludovici, Rick Cohen, Audrey Ross, Peter England, Scott A. Silver (missing Ronald Esserman, Sallye Jude, Donald Kubit, David Peyton, Mary Young)
Champion Partner Award winner Ashley Sodeman, formerly DEF Executive Assistant
New Board of Directors David McDonald and Christine Stiphany with new Deering Estate Foundation Trustee Audrey Ross, and Howard Tendrich rejoins DEF Board of Directors.
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Advice for getting through a divorce BY DEBBIE MARTINEZ
I am getting divorced and I’m confused as to my health insurance options. Can you please shed some light as to what my choices are and what exactly is COBRA? The name is an acronym for the program that was created under the federal Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act, designed to prevent employees who are between jobs from experiencing a lapse in medical insurance coverage. Read more at: <http://www.investorwords.com/918/COBR A.html#ixzz2JlwhR7ft>. Health insurance is very important and rather than try to explain it, I turned to Rupert Seymour-Newton, an independent agent who can check into different insurance companies for you and help you pick the best one that meets your needs. The following is his advice: Going through a divorce is a very stressful time in a person’s life. In addition to all the emotional issues, there are many things that people who are getting divorced need to keep track of, even though it may be the last thing that they want to do. One of these matters is health insurance. If you are a dependent on your spouse or partner’s policy, you will be terminated from their policy. Although there are certain obligations depending on the size of your ex-partner’s group, you should find out the date of your termination and, once you have the date, call the customer service number on your insurance card to make sure that you are sent the offer of COBRA, which is short term, temporary medical insurance, in a timely manner. You don’t want to find yourself in the hospital several months after the divorce only to find that you don’t have insurance. At times like these it is important to have impartial advisors to help you navigate through matters that may be alien to you with a calm head. Although you have the right to COBRA , it is also a good time to evaluate your options, as you might be able to find a much more affordable alternative in the individual insurance market. Talking with an independent agent who is contracted with several insurance companies offers you the ability to check out many different options and find the policy that best suits
your needs. It may be that COBRA is your best option, but you might be able to save a lot of money elsewhere at no cost to you. This bears driving home. Be aware that if you opt to stay on COBRA until your policy runs out, you are running the risk of something happening that could potentially limit your options in finding a new insurance at a reasonable rate. Healthcare Reform will eliminate all barriers for those with pre-existing conditions to obtain health insurance in the individual market and, although it is uncertain whether COBRA will be eliminated, the need for it will reduce if not disappear. It seems that there is going to be an enrollment period similar to Medicare for those who do not have health insurance, but those that have a qualifying event, like a divorce, will have a period following the divorce during which they will be allowed to enroll. Health insurance is quite possibly the most important thing, so be very diligent when it comes to your follow through after your divorce. If you have more questions, contact Rupert Seymour-Newton at <rupertsn@bellsouth.net> or call 305-4012909. Note to Self: Today I am taking responsibility for the changes that are before me by acting on and not procrastinating. Debbie’s Library Your Divorce Advisor by Mercer and Pruett The Divorce Organizer and Planner by Brette Sember 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> or call 305-984-5121.
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family, and make sure to stop by the Alumni Table. If you’ve never visited, KCS encourages you to come see what it’s all about. The quiet, inviting campus, with its “forest” of oak trees and cheery classrooms is like a home-away-from-home for its students. KCS offers strong academics, a full music and art program, Spanish, and a challenging science program taught in our science lab. KCS also boasts the latest in computers and technology, including an iPad Lab and “smart” boards in all classrooms grade K4 to 5th grade. But none of that means anything without the right faculty. KCS students are taught by a highly qualified, caring faculty, who love what they do. Janet Franco, parent of an alumni and 4th grade teacher for over 9 years, knows why she does what she does. “I love to instill the love of discovery and learning in children,” says Mrs. Franco. “KCS is a place where both happen every day.” Teri Lacret, whose children also graduated from KCS, has taught science to K5 through 5th grade for 7 of her 14 years at KCS. “I love teaching science,” says Mrs. Lacret, with a big contagious smile, “because it’s so exciting and interactive! And through science, I am actually teaching them about God and His amazing
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Gated Snapper Creek Lakes.............................Coral Gables 5505 Arbor Lane - Traditional Elegance and Southern Charm nestled on 1.18 acres. Three bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2-car garage, gorgeous pool/patio, totally updated in 2007. www.5505ArborLane.com. Offered at $2,499,000.
1421 Ancona Avenue...........................................….Coral Gables French Colonial Charmer totally renovated in ’06. 3 Bdrms + office + game room, 3.5 Baths, 1 car garage. Stunning finishes. www.1421AnconaAve.com Offered at $1,095,000
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17602 SW 84 Avenue..................................................…$314,900 Palmetto Bay! 1970 original Jennings Home! 3/2 with 2 car sideentry garage and screened pool/patio. Corner lot with 15,000sf – ready for your updates! Sales Price $275,000
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7320 SW 146 Terrace........................................Palmetto Bay Lovely 4.3 + office + bonus room on 21,000sf lot with lush foliage and private backyard with sparkling pool & patio. Wood floors, granite kitchen, light and bright! Over 4,100sf in excellent school district. Offered at $695,000.
12550 Moss Ranch Road……..................................….Pinecrest Lush Tropical Acre surrounded by multi-million dollar properties! Build your dream home or remodel this 1955 2-Story Ranch home w/pool & fireplace. Sales Price $775,000
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6355 SW 113 Street...........…….................................….Pinecrest Gated Acre with N/S Tennis Court! Lovingly maintained 3/3, sparkling pool/patio, ready for your updates. Offered at $795,000
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Coral Reef Medical Park Office/Condo…..near Jackson South Hospital. 9299 SW 152 Street, Unit 206 – Pediatrician’s office – Over 1,230sf with 4 patient rooms, 2 bathrooms, exec office, junior office, lab, file room, administration. Offered at $225,000 for sale or $3,000/mo. Lease.
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2575 S Bayshore Drive, Unit 5B........................Coconut Grove Represented BUYER, Listing agent is Nancy Yialouris of Yialouris Realty. Spacious 3/2 with stunning views, wood floors and oversized balconies. Over 1,750sf. Sales Price $625,000
550 S. Dixie Highway • Coral Gables, FL 33146
10960 N Bayshore Drive.................................................$550,000 Just North of Miami Shores & across from Biscayne Bay! Art Deco Masterpiece with 4Bdrms +office+”man cave”, 3.5Baths, over 2,700sf and totally remodeled!
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14540 Sailfish Lane…..........................................…Coral Gables Gated community “King’s Bay” – New marble and wood floors Available Dec. 15 – 2-Story home with 5 Bdrms, 3 Baths, family room, breakfast room, fireplace, pool, 2 car garage. Offered at $3,790 per month.
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6740 SW 94 Street...........……..................................….Pinecrest Unique 2-story home on half acre in Pinecrest Elementary school district with 4 Bdrms, 3.5 Baths, new roof, granite kitchen, fireplace, resort style pool and loaded with mature oaks and fruit trees. Offered at $797,000
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