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Village police launch car burglary prevention program

BY RON BEASLEY

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f you find what appears to be a ticket on the windshield of your car after an afternoon of shopping in your favorite area mall, don’t be alarmed; it’s just a reminder from the Pinecrest Police Department to conceal your valuables and lock your car. The Department has launched a program to encourage Village residents not to leave valuables in their cars when shopping, dining out or even when parked in the driveway of their homes. New data reveals that in 2010 half of the car burglaries in the Village involved a vehicle that was unlocked and with valuables left in the open. Police Chief John Hohensee says that information prompted him to develop a new program called Vehicle Courtesy Checks to help cut down on car burglaries. “We continue to develop and implement community policing programs designed to John Hohensee assist our residents and Pinecrest Police visitors and educate Chief them about crimes

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Howard Palmetto 12U Aces runners-up in tournament

Royal Palm Tennis Club marks 50 years

The Howard Palmetto 12U Aces display the RunnersUp Trophy of the Kendall Craze baseball tournament conducted March 16-20. The 12U Aces won five straight games to reach the finals which was won by the Gamewear Nationals. In the 12U Division, 11 teams from Florida competed. Pictured (l-r, first row kneeling) are Alex Feria, Chris Fojon, Max Pinto, Dylan Samole, Trevor Vela, Sam Bolduc; (second row standing) Alexander Acevedo, Chris Gonzalez, Andrew Schreiber, Nick Bermudez, Marco Gomez, Kevin Schwartz and Cameron McGahee; (back row) Coach Omar Gonzalez, Coach Steve Schwartz, Manager Silvano Gonzalez and Coach David Isenberg.

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ore than 380 past and current members of the Royal Palm Tennis Club gathered on Feb. 26 to mark the club’s founding 50 years ago with a dinner-dance celebration. The festivities started earlier in the day with the opening of the new 5,000-squarefoot clubhouse, which was dedicated to Patrick Gribbon and Tom Weinkle for their efforts in bringing the building plans into fruition. The nighttime celebration event showcased the new clubhouse, while honoring members who have made an impact on the Club. Immediate past president Ralph Martins was honored for his service and Dr. Norman Kenyon introduced retired head tennis pro Don Petrine, Jr., who was award-

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April 11 - 24, 2011

Bridge players have a new place to play BY LINDA RODRIGUEZ BERNFELD

Bridge players are always looking for a new game. Now they can play at Temple Beth Am Monday through Friday afternoon. “We play duplicate bridge,” says Cessy Rubinson, the Bidding Box club manager. “We have lessons Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. Monday and Thursday mornings is supervised play.” Supervised play is for people who are unsure of their game and they can ask questions. “Bridge was the rage through the ’60s,” says game director David Babcock. “In the ’70s, it lost its popularity.” But now it’s making a comeback. “Right now, bridge is very hot,” Rubinson says. “Many people who either never played or played in their college days and have been working all these years now want to play.” They are also looking to entice the younger set to take up the game. “College students or high school students,” Rubinson says. The Bidding Box offers several ways for players to either learn or improve their game. They offered lessons last fall for 20 players and plan to offer them again. “Some are now actually playing bridge here,” she says. “Most have continued on with lessons or in supervised play. One Wednesday morning a month, they

have a mentor game, where one of the better players mentors a new player. In the afternoons, the experienced players come in for games. Each afternoon there are at least 10-12 games going at once. “On Mondays, our busiest day, we’ve had 17 games,” she says. The limit is 18. The reason for the interest in the games is because it’s so challenging. “It’s a great way to keep the brain active,” she says. The Bidding Box is affiliated with the American Contract Bridge League. The league awards points to the people who play the game. “Certain status levels make you eligible to play in regional and national tournaments,” Rubinson says. “It’s all about winning the points.” Those points are counted up faster now that they have purchased new equipment. “We have new machine that automatically enters all the scores,” she says. “Now there is a little thing that looks like a calculator. It sits on each table and is connected to each computer. You type in what the result of the hand was, it automatically goes into the computer. You don’t have to wait until the end of the day to see who won.” They also bought a new dealing machine. She says the dealing machine not only saves time, but it’s a great teaching tool.

Mornings at the Bidding Box includes Supervised Play, where players can ask questions. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– “The dealing machine not only puts the Bidding Box is now sponsored by the temple cards into the slot, it also prints a hand and is part of their programming. The Bidding Box is open to the general record,” she says. “Everybody goes home public. Games begin at 1 p.m. Monday with the hand record.” At the end of the day, players can go home through Thursday and run until 4 p.m. They and see the hands they played that day on the start on Friday at 12:30 p.m. and run until at 4 p.m. website. For more information, call 305-667-6667, Originally, the Bidding Box was going to 203, or go to rent space from Beth Am, but because of ext. issues with the Village of Pinecrest, the <www.MiamiBridge.site11.com>.

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UM Sports Hall of Fame inductees

Pictured is University of Miami football coach Al Golden with the new members of the UM Sports Hall of Fame during the 43rd annual induction banquet on March 24th at Jungle Island. This year’s class includes(l-r) NCAA champion diver Tyce Routson, Olympic diver Daphne Jongejans Bousquet, former women’s tennis coach Ian Duvenhage, football star Dan Morgan, Coach Golden, Indianapolis Colts star Reggie Wayne, the Washington Redskins Santana Moss and baseball star Bobby Hill. NCAA track champion Yolanda McCray could not attend. The UM Sports Hall of Fame is located on the UM campus adjacent to the Hecht Athletic Center and houses memorabilia and artifacts from more than 80 years of Hurricanes athletics, including championship trophies, retired jerseys, two Heisman trophies, photos and other historical displays. For more information, go to <UMSportsHallofFame.com>. (Photo by JC Ridley)

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Positive PEOPLE in Pinecrest

BRITTANY BATTEN Palmetto High School senior Brittany Batten has had a busy high school career, one capped by being president of the student council. She has been so active that she has earned 800-1,000 volunteer hours. Batten played both volleyball and soccer until this year, when she dropped soccer to concentrate on being the student council president. In volleyball, Batten played striker or forward. The team had a good season and missed going to the state tournament by one game, when they lost in the regional finals. “I’ve been on the varsity for four years and we did well at states one year, when I was a sophomore,” she says. While Batten is tall and has a pretty good vertical jump, she’s not planning to play volleyball in college because female college volleyball players tend to be even taller than her five-feet-nine inches. Instead, she will concentrate on academics and getting into student government. “I’m planning to go to UF,” she says. “All my passion and all my everything goes into student council; though maybe not the politics. But I would love to become an activities director.” Batten has been a member of student council throughout her high school career. She was treasurer for the Class of 2011, but as Student Council president she represents the entire school. “I’m the voice of all the students,” she says. “I get a sense of accomplishment because I feel I’m accomplishing something for the school.”

The student council sponsors many events, such as homecoming, dances, Panther Prowl, hallway decorations, dressup days and pep rallies. “We have a day when the underprivileged kids come in and booths are set up with candy, bean-bag toss (and other games),” she says. Many of the school clubs sponsor a booth and the children are taken from booth to booth to play and win prizes. There’s face painting, arts and crafts and other games for the children. In the past, the event was held on Valentine’s Day, but this year the date was changed for a variety of reasons. “You get the best feeling in the world when it’s done,” she says. Batten says they organized a new charity event this year, one that involved peanut butter of all things. “It was a drive,” she says. “We put flyers around the school and we talked about it in class. We made announcements and we tried to make it a big deal. We collected 1,073 jars.” Palmetto collected more jars of peanut butter than any other local school. As a result, the two classes that collected the most jars had cheesecakes delivered to them from the Cheesecake Factory. Now that she has almost finished high school, Batten says she is spending her time applying for scholarships so she can go to the University of Florida and major in early education. Both her parents are in the school system and she loves teaching. “Maybe special education, I’m partial to special education,” she says. “I have two autistic boys on my soccer team.” Batten is a volunteer soccer coach for kindergarten and first grade through the Dade County Sports program. “This is my first season, but I’ve gone to games before,” she says. “I put aside things to do this.” She could not do it in the past because of her commitment to volleyball and soccer. Batten also participates in Eight Habits of the Heart at Palmetto and she is a scorekeeper for the boy’s lacrosse team. By Linda Rodriguez Bernfeld

ILANA BERMAN Ilana Berman is Gulliver Prep’s Silver Knight nominee in the World Languages category. Berman speaks both English and Spanish. She loves communicating with people in different ways, especially through theater and pantomime. “Theater has also developed my voice,” she says. “I’ve competed in pantomime competition for seven years. You have five minutes to create a story. A lot of kids will do in-a-box or cops and robbers. Freshman year, I did a pantomime about a year in getting pregnant and giving birth. The twist is that the baby is stillborn. I lock eyes with the doctor and I react.” That pantomime earned her a superior rating at the competition. In her sophomore year, she won by doing a Jack-and-theBeanstalk pantomime where she played all the characters. In her junior year, she did a bit on the evolution of women in the 20th Century, from the flappers to women in the ’60s, but it was not as well received as the comedic routines. She learned pantomime in a stagecraft drama class. “There was the option of competing in pantomime. I decided to compete. I took to it immediately,” she says. “I’ve used pan-

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tomime to bridge gaps between cultures.” She was in Colombia with her mother, who runs a not-for profit called Futbol con Corazon. The organization builds soccer fields in underprivileged areas. So they were at a field and everyone was staring at the two of them. “Instead of speaking Spanish, I started miming the doorway. Immediately they were caught in curiosity,” she says. “I mimed I was opening the door and it slammed on my hand. Immediately they broke out in laughter.” Outside of theater, Berman’s main community service project is working with kids at a local soup kitchen. She goes to the kitchen with the service club Interact. “For me, the kid’s part is the light of my life. Just the innocence and the energy,” she says. The first time she went, she didn’t know what to do, so she started a game of Simon Says. “Immediately I had 10-15 kids joining in,” she says. “Also my peers.” From there, she began to organize the activities. She also served and cooked food, but working with the kids has been her favorite part. She’s captain of the Gulliver volleyball team, a team that went as far as runner up at the district tournament. “My motto for volleyball was leading by example,” she says. “I pushed as hard as I could in every game and practice. I stressed respect. I never denigrated freshman just because they were freshman.” That’s because she remembered her first year when she was learning volleyball and how some girls treated her and she didn’t want others to feel bad like she did. Berman is also president of the Appreciating Literature Club, a club sponsored by her English teacher. It started with two members and grew to 10. “I love reading; it’s something that’s fun,” she says. “It’s been another social activity for me.” Her college choices will allow her to have even more social activities. Her top choice is Northwestern, which she says has an amazing school of communications. It also has all the extracurricular activities she’s looking for as well as the athletics. She’s also considering Boston University, George Washington, the University of Florida, University of Pennsylvania and Duke. Her major is likely to be communications or media studies. By Linda Rodriguez Bernfeld

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LEE SEIFER Palmetto High School junior Lee Seifer is an Eagle Scout. Seifer completed his project Oct. 2 at Coral Pines Park, refurbishing a 10,000-square-foot area between the pine grove and the residential area. The project

not only beautified the park, but created a safety buffer between the pine grove and the adjacent homes. “We weeded the area and mulched it,” he says. “It created something like a firewall.” The project required approximately nine truck loads of mulch for the park improvements. Seifer said he was able to get the mulch through a Florida Power and Light program. On project day, Seifer had lined up 104 volunteers, so they were able to accomplish more than planned. “They had some logs sitting there, so we lined the logs along the mulch boundary,” he says. “It made it a neat walking area.” It also separated the mulch from the pine trees. “We never really came into contact with the trees,” he says. “The park manager told us there was a rare plant inside the pine grove that federal botanists came down to look at, but that didn’t have anything to do with our project.” Planning on the Eagle project began in February of 2010. The original plan called for doing the project at a different location, but those plans fell though, as did a second location. He began work on the Coral Pines

project last May. Seifer was able to get materials donated, as well as the food to feed all the volunteers. Although the project was taking place in October, over the summer Seifer took time out to go to Philmont, a Boy Scout Camp, where he went on a 90-mile hike in New Mexico that took 10 days. Along with being active in scouting, Seifer is active in extracurricular activities at Palmetto. He’s a shooting guard on the varsity basketball team. The team did well this year before losing to South Miami, ending their playoff run. He is vice president of Key Club, a service club affiliated with the Kiwanis Club, and he’s in the Science National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, the math honor society, the National Honor Society, the National Forensic League (debate) and the Science Competitors Club. Seifer joined debate when he was in the 10th grade and continues to go to as many competitions as he can, competing in the team debate category. He says being in debate has widened his view of the world. “I’ve learned the importance of being politically informed,” he says. “I’ve been

able to keep up with current political issues.” Seifer enjoys debate because he sees himself as being pretty argumentative and says it’s nice to have an organized sport for it. “If I had the choice, I would go to more debate tournaments, but I cannot go during basketball season,” he says. “Debate needs a lot of research.” During the season, there is basketball practice six days a week which leaves little time to do the proper research. For the Science Competitor’s Club he worked on a solar invention, trying to create a solar powered phone charger. He’s participated in an environmental debate and submitted an essay on bio diesel, an alternative energy source. “I’m interested in the sciences,” he says. “I’m also interested in psychology and I’m taking an Advanced Place psych course in my senior year.” As a junior, he’s not yet ready to start college applications. But in preparation, he’s already toured the University of Florida and looked over the Duke University campus when he attended a basketball camp there. By Linda Rodriguez Bernfeld

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Bomnin Chevy joins with HPBA in Youth Baseball Initiative BY LEE STEPHENS

Lorenzo Bomnin Chevrolet has joined with the Howard Palmetto Baseball Softball Association to provide baseball equipment, instructional clinics, money and an opportunity to raise an additional $10,000 in funds through a vehicle giveaway. The program is part of the Chevy Youth Baseball initiative being rolled out across the nation from March through July. “Baseball is a great American past-time and Chevrolet is proud to have a longstanding history with this tradition on a national level,” said Lorenzo Llerena, owner of Bomnin Chevrolet. “Lorenzo Bomnin Chevrolet is bringing that level of commitment for youth baseball to the Miami community where our customers and their families live.” “Our youth baseball program in Miami is truly cherished and we are happy and excited to support the kids in a significant

way,” added co-owner Arnaldo Bomnin. Lorenzo Bomnin Chevrolet donated equipment kits, equipment bags, baseball buckets, dugout managers and Chevy Youth Baseball tee shirts. Also included are clinics with experienced instructors, many former Major League players and coaches or from the Ripken Baseball professional staff. The company also presented a check to the HPBA and the organization has the opportunity to raise additional funds as part of a Chevy Youth Baseball Fundraiser. Sponsored leagues across the country will receive 2,000 fundraiser entry tickets to distribute for a donation and the leagues will keep all of the money raised. There will be five winners of a Chevy Equinox or Chevy Cruze ($30,000 value) and a $1,000 home entertainment center second prize in each participating market. For more information, go to <www.youthsportswired.com>.

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affecting our area,” said Hohensee. “Successful community policing programs require community members to work together with the police to help prevent crime. By working collaboratively to reduce crime opportunities, we can discourage motivated offenders while safeguarding our possessions.” Pinecrest police officers routinely will be checking Village parks and shopping plazas for unlocked vehicles with valuables left in plain view. They will leave a Vehicle Courtesy Check Card on the vehicle windshield to remind the driver that he has left his vehicle in a precarious situation. “These cards should be seen as a friendly reminder that the same way we found the property unsecured, a burglar could also have discovered it,” said Hohensee. “We encourage residents to always lock their vehicles and secure their items of value. By diligently working together, we can reduce the incidence of vehicle burglaries in the Village.” Hohensee said some of the items most often stolen from a parked vehicle include purses, book bags, back packs, brief cases, iPods, cell phones, lap top computers, portable GPS units, designer eyewear and shopping bags (especially bags holding

recent purchases with receipts). Hohensee says most vehicle burglaries are “crimes of opportunity” and oftentimes there is nothing special or even suspicious about the behavior of offenders before a crime happens. In many cases, the typical offender stumbles upon opportunities for crime over the course of a daily routine. Hohensee outlined scenarios that are common in car burglaries: • A car burglar sees items of value in plain view and then pulls on the car door handle. If the vehicle is found unlocked, the item(s) can be taken in less than five seconds. If the door is locked the offender will evaluate the suitability of your vehicle as a target and weigh the benefit of taking your property against the risk of being caught. • A woman exits a vehicle at the post office to drop off a package. If she exits without a purse, an observant offender assumes the purse is in the passenger compartment. The purse may be visible but even if it is not, it would be logical for the offender to make this assumption. Taking your purse with you into the post office is the best deterrent. • A shopper leaves recent purchases in the vehicle while stopping at a local restaurant before going home. The offender may have witnessed the shopper place the items in the vehicle or the offender may have already been parked in the space next to

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Pinecrest police officer Yosdany Viera places a Vehicle Courtesy Check Card on a vehicle parked in the Sunniland Shopping Center.

where the shopper parked and upon returning to his vehicle observes the highly visible packages. The higher the potential value of the recently purchased merchandise is, the greater the risk that the offender will be willing to take to burglarize your vehicle. • A student drives to the bookstore on the way home from school and leaves a book bag or lap top computer on the floor board of the vehicle. The high dollar value of a lap top computer or the possibility that a

book bag contains a small lap top computer can be too strong a temptation for a motivated offender to resist. “Attractive targets that are difficult to access and don’t have a reliable exit will be comparatively safe since the risks are too high for the petty offender,” said Hohensee. “Also, most offenders will conduct a risk-benefits analysis and will usually not burglarize a vehicle if the benefit or monetary gain is not clearly present.”

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April 11 - 24, 2011

Read in Nicaragua

Here are Palmetto High School students Ivan Figueroa and Katie Martinez on Spring break in Nicaragua with 30 other young members of the Coral Gables University Baptist Church. They journeyed to Nicaragua to give aid and care for the children who live in La Chureca, the largest landfill in Nicaragua with about six tons of garbage. This picture was taken with some of the La Chureca children at a small school that has been established through donations from the church. Thanks for taking us along, guys.

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ed an honorary membership in recognition for his 26-year career at the club. Royal Palm was founded in 1961 by a group of tennis enthusiasts who purchased 10 acres from the Gautier estate to establish a club where tennis would be the central focus of the facilities and the main activity of its members. Founding members Dottie Buker, Yolanda Miller and Edward and Ann Rubinoff were party attendees. Over the years, Royal Palm has developed along with the game of tennis and has hosted many tennis luminaries. A few interesting facts: • Over 180 Royal Palm junior members have gone on to play collegiate level tennis. • Arthur Ashe and Tim Gullikson gave clinics for Royal Palm women’s teams. • President George H.W. Bush and Luciano Pavarotti have been guests at Royal Palm. • Doris Hart (winner of 13 mixed doubles Grand Slams and four single Grand Slams) and Mary Jo Fernandez (Olympic Gold medalist and winner of two Grand Slam Doubles titles, as well as many other tournament victories) are honorary members. • The late Karol Fageros Short, who caused a sensation while playing at Wimbledon wearing gold lame panties, was a Royal Palm member until her death.

• Members Ed Rubinoff and Donna Fales won the Kodel Mixed Doubles many times. Fales won the U.S. Open Mixed Doubles against Rubinoff in 1966. He was a finalist in the U.S. Open Mixed Doubles three consecutive times. • Fales captained and played the Wightman Cup and Fed Cup. She won the National clay courts and World Cup individual titles in singles and doubles in the 1970s bracket. • Ann Goldman was the University of Miami women’s tennis coach along with Fales from 1979 through 1982. Royal Palm members represent a broad cross-section of players — young and old, beginners to advanced, working and retired — who play simply because they love the game. There are 19 clay courts, with 13 lighted, and two lighted hard courts that are open for play from early morning until evening 365 days a year. There are 290 adult members and 26 junior members. The Club has several membership categories, including family, junior and young (for those under 35). The young membership helps younger people with the affordability of joining a private club as they are building their families and futures. Members and non-members are welcome to take advantage of tennis instruction tailored to their individual needs and abilities from an acclaimed instruction and training staff. Holiday and summer camps are available for children. For more information, call 305-667-4006 or go to <www.rptc.org>.

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Norm Kenyon (left) and Don Petrine.

Anniversary party planners (l-r) Barbara Glicken, Maggie Seitz and Chris Boesch.

Maureen Linden (left) with Harry and Patty Weinberg.

Pictured (l-r) are Merrill Crews, Joan Khan and Mike Khan.

Howard and Barbara Glicken (left) with Paula Quigley and Bud Culbertson and Bev and Bud Stone.

Evelyn Miller (left) with Howard and Suzanne Wallach.

Picture are (l-r) Tom Weinkle, Dick Rechtien and Wilbur Forbes.

Royal Palm presidents (l-r) Tom Weinkle, Maggie Seitz, Irv Bolotin, Pat Cervantes, Max Kuniansky, Norm Kenyon, Ralph Martins, Harry Weinberg, Joan Sanz and Josh Lerner.

Pictured are (l-r) Susan Sirota and Jeanne and Jay Bashein with Ernie and Carol Yaroshuk and Carla Gleason.

Irv Bolotin cuts ribbon on the new Macy court.

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Fairchild ‘Plants and People’ program for Alzheimer’s

BY PAULA FERNÁNDEZ DE LOS MUROS

Are you or a loved one living with Alzheimer’s? If so, then come to Fairchild Tropical Botanic and experience the power of plants. Fairchild will present the Plants and People program free for Alzheimer’s patients and their caretakers. Early to mid-stage patients and their caregivers

will be treated to lunch and an exclusive and interactive tram tour of Fairchild. Upcoming Dates are Monday, April 11; Saturday, April 16; Monday, May 2; and Monday, May 16. Early registration is encouraged as there is limited seating and registration is requested in advance of each date. Please RSVP to 305-667-1651, ext. 3388.

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Business coach charts courses for success BY RON BEASLEY

Pat Morgan is in the business of helping people achieve success. Through her company — Smooth Sailing, Executive and Life Coaching – she will help an entrepreneur start a business (or talk them out of it) or help someone who is already in business find the best course for success. “Smooth Sailing helps busy professionals be empowered to create a life that they love,” said Morgan. “I work with business owners and business leaders to help them make the choices so they can really live the life that they want to live. The way we do that is through career development. Almost everyone has a career that they are working in and they have goals around that, so I help them sort out things in their career so they can be more successful.” Morgan, a native of Oklahoma who came to Miami 10 years ago by way of Denver, says business leaders need a sounding board, someone they can bounce their ideas off of, and a safe place where they can talk through issues and ideas before they have to go out and try them. That, she says, is where she plays a role. “Being a leader is a very lonely position because you have to be on all the time and you are expected to know the answers,” she said.

•Community Profile• “By working with leaders, I can help them to get more clear strategies together and also to manage themselves more effectively.” Morgan says that upper level management people – the leaders – understand the need for a “coach” because they realize that they often neglect their personal life in their quest for success. “The hardest work we do is managing ourselves,” she said. “We all know the things we need to do – take care of our health, exercise regularly, eat well, make time for ourselves, and be available for relationships or families. But most of us put our work first and then there’s never really enough time for ourselves. So, one of the things I do is help a person be more empowered to make the choices every day that are going to take them to the success they want to have.” Morgan says that most people do not have clear goals about what they want to accomplish in life. “Somewhere along the way they have lost the vision for what they wanted to create with their life,” she said. “They had a dream and a goal, then started down the career path and got

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a job. Then, pretty soon they had a mortgage, then a car payment, kids came along and somewhere in all of that they lost the focus for what they wanted to create. So, I help people get back on track to live their dreams, because, if they keep putting it off until someday when the kids are grown, the mortgage is paid or they get that promotion, then they might never do the things that they really want to do.” At the same time, Morgan will also analyze a person’s business plans and give them straightforward answers about the potential for success. “I help people start businesses if they don’t understand what it takes to start a business,” she said. “A lot of people have great ideas or they are very good technically at something – such as fixing computers or baking pies – and they think, ‘Oh, it would be great to have my own business!’ And then they start down the path of being a business owner and they encounter a lot of problems because they don’t really know how to run a business.” Morgan says she can often provide the advice and direction to avoid many of the pitfalls that new business owners may encounter. For more information, email PatMorgan@SmoothSailingSuccess.com, call 305-458-2849 or go to <www.SmoothSailingSuccess.com>.

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Lauren Godfrey receives Fulbright grant to Vienna BY KATHRYN KOPCHIK

and how instrumentalists can incorporate the drama and theatrics of opera into their playBucknell University senior and Pinecrest ing,� she said. “The title of my research is resident Lauren Godfrey is the winner of a The Voice of the Flute: Operatic Vocalists prestigious Fulbright Grant for a nine-month and the Gateway to Professional Flute teaching and research assignment in the Performance.� Godfrey will attend the Austrian capital of Vienna. University of Music and The music performance Performing Arts and study major will be in Vienna from with flute Professor Barbara October 2011 to June 2012 Gisler-Haase. She also will with an opportunity to extend teach English 13 hours a her English-teaching assistweek in a yet-to-be named antship one year. secondary school. “My award is a rare combiGodfrey said she has wantnation of research and teached to return to Vienna since ing,� said Godfrey. “It is one being a study-abroad student of 12 grants awarded.� there in spring 2010. “I was Godfrey is the daughter of determined to find a way to Jill and Gil Godfrey and a go back there because I fell in 2007 graduate of Palmetto Lauren Godfrey love with the city,� she said. High School. ––––––––––––––––– The Fulbright Program Godfrey, who plays flute, said her Fulbright research proposal will deal was established in 1946 under legislation introduced by former Sen. William Fulbright with music. “Specifically, I’ll be studying the relation- of Arkansas and operates in more than 155 ship between opera singing and flute playing countries worldwide.

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Measure your success Zach Marcy

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MENTAL & PHYSICAL HEALTH When you think about measurements in tracking your weight loss journey, a lot of words may come to mind — anticipation, happy, sad, confusion, frustrating, jubilation, exciting, relevant, necessary, maybe even flawed. In spite of the emotions, it is essential that you track your progress for the sake of knowing what is (or is not) working. In any journey, you need a starting point, landmarks and mile markers to let you know you are on the right path, and a destination or end point. Your measurements serve as these markers during your journey into a lifestyle of health and fitness. Your scale is a liar! It gauges total body mass without taking into consideration body fat percentage and lean mass poundage (bone, joints, muscle, etc). I have a perfect example as to why. I made a physical transformation back in 2001 over a three-month period. The scale changed from 159 pounds to 164 pounds, which isn’t a big transformation. My waist went from 36 inches to 28 inches and my body fat percent went from 14 percent to six percent. This transformation was enough to land me in ads internationally. I don’t tell you this to impress you, but to impress upon you that it’s important to know the full spectrum of where you are at in relation to your lean mass and body fat. Had I simply looked at the scale and never measured certain statistics over this 12-month experience, I would have been discouraged and angry. The fact that I had to completely change my wardrobe and I lost so much body fat while gaining lean muscle mass speaks volumes. We know that we have to measure to track our progress. So which measurement methods should we use to most accurately track this journey? This can be the most frustrating experience if you are just using the scale or the mirror. It can be the most rewarding if you use a few tried and true tracking methods, usually with professional help, to determine exactly where you are. Let’s break down each method and set some rules for the most cost effective and accurate measure of your success: Body fat with skin fold calipers — So Calipers tend to be +/- three to six percent

in accuracy, but when you have the same professional take the measurements every time, it’s more likely to be accurate from one measurement to the next. It doesn’t mean this is the most reliable method available, but it’s the most practical and cost effective. Body fat percentage gives you an indicator as to whether you are losing body fat and gaining lean muscle, and it can be motivational. Have the same professional take your body fat measurements every four to six weeks. Any smaller time frame and the changes won’t be measurable enough to ensure that you don’t get discouraged. If you wait longer, you won’t have a proper indicator as to whether you need to change up your regimen. The scale — You are going to have to weigh yourself, but only to calculate in relation to your body fat percentage. Ideally, you want to keep all the variables the same very time you weigh in order to get a good indication of where your weight is. This means you should weigh in the morning, first thing, completely naked, before you eat or drink anything, and do it on the same day at the same time every week. Personally, I only weigh once a week, on Monday morning, right after I wake up. I go to the bathroom and relieve myself of any waste and then stand on the scale. I only use this as preventative measure to avoid complete disaster. If I gained five pounds in a week I would need to reconsider my program all together. Ladies, if you are seven days before or during your menstrual cycle, I highly recommend that you avoid the scale and body fat measurements until a later time. Your clothes — Your waist and rear end measurements correlate with body fat. If you are going down in size or your clothes are fitting looser on a monthly basis, then you are on the right path. If not, it’s time to reevaluate your program. If you are struggling to find a professional in your area to take your measurements, contact me at <zach@zachmarcy.com>. My studio will make a full assessment of your body for free. We are located in South Miami and Coconut Grove. Zach Marcy is a certified personal trainer, life coach, motivational speaker and writer and has personal training studios in South Miami and Coconut Grove. For more information go to <http://www.synergizefatloss.com> or <http://www.synergizerevolution.com>.

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Washington meeting

Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen met in Washington, DC with Jailyn Anderson, a student from Robert Morgan Technical School. They talked about the role of the federal government and Rep. RosLehtinen’s role as a congresswoman.

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Foreclosures often are multiple choice Lynda & Mike

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REAL ESTATE If you’re looking for a bargain and considering purchasing a foreclosure, you’ll first have to decide what kind of foreclosed property to pursue. The three categories are Pre-Foreclosure, Sherriff’s Auction and Repossession (or a bank-owned REO). Pre-foreclosures are in the process, but have yet to be auctioned. Your offer will have to be negotiated with the lender as well as the owner, which makes the deal complicated and slow. Prices also tend to be highest in this category of foreclosures. The lowest prices are found on properties that are being auctioned, but inspections are usually unavailable for these homes and

the transaction can get very sticky. These foreclosures are often best left to contractors, investors and developers who are well versed in the challenges these properties present. Finally, if the home does not sell at auction, it is repossessed by the bank and offered as an REO (Real Estate Owned by the bank). These may list at a higher price than the auction price, but you may have the home inspected and avoid any repair surprises, not to mention the fact that you have clear title to the property. However, homes in this stage are usually still offered in “as is” condition, so make sure to pay very close attention to the inspection report and, as always, consult with your agent before making any offers. Mike and Lynda Morgan may be contacted at the Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate Offices at 12155 S. Dixie Hwy., 305-253-2800 or by email at <mmorgan321@aol.com>.

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This Dog’s for You!

This is Dobie, a beautiful Doberman mixed breed. She has beautiful eyes and a loveable face. Dobie is about a year-and-a-half old, has a very sweet personality and would be a nice addition to a family with younger children. If you would like to give Dobie a good home, call the Born Free Pet Shelter, 305-903-6610, or go to <www.bornfree.petfinder.com>.

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Read in Machu Picchu

Here’s the Rosenbaum family – Jerry, Barbara, son Joshua and daughter Debbie – on a holiday in Peru, where they took a three-hour bus ride, a two-and-a-half-hour train ride and then climbed a mountain to visit the ancient Inca city of Machu Picchu. Of course they remembered to take along a copy of their favorite hometown newspaper and snapped this shot for us. Thanks for thinking us, guys!

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Are you due for a colonoscopy? BY BRODES H. HARTLEY, JR.

President/CEO, Community Health of South Florida March is national Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Cancer of the colon or rectum affects both men and women and it is now almost totally preventable. But more than 50,000 Americans die from it every year, making it the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. People still die from this preventable disease mostly because they’re embarrassed about the procedure for examining the colon. During a colonoscopy, a long flexible tube with a light and camera is inserted into the rectum. The patient is sedated during the examination and there is no pain or lingering aftereffects. Typically patients are aware of nothing, feel nothing and remember nothing. The doctor looks for tiny polyps. If he sees any he can remove them during the procedure. It takes 5-10 years for small polyps to grow and develop into cancer, so if you get checked out every five years your chances of having colorectal cancer drop by 90 percent. By far, most cases of colorectal cancer involve people

HEALTH 50 years or older. And most doctors agree that if everyone over 50 were screened regularly, deaths from this cancer would drop by more than 50 percent. Some people should get their first colonoscopy sooner than age 50. They include those with a family history or someone with inflammatory bowel disease. For most people, the day before the test is worse than the test itself. You eat no solids and you use a medication that causes diarrhea to empty and cleanse the colon. So, the day before the test, patients spend the day real close to a bathroom. It’s a small price to pay every five years to prevent an ugly, painful way to die. If you qualify, plan for a colonoscopy soon. Your doctor can refer you to gastroenterologist or colorectal surgeon. It’s an easy, effective way to prevent cancer now.

Community Health of South Florida is a non-profit organization providing affordable quality health care to South Miami-Dade County and The Keys. For more information, <visit www.chisouthfl.org>.

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A grand idea at Alper JCC helps the community BY SHEILA STIEGLITZ

Nineteen years ago, the concept of the Alper JCC holding a multi-event tournament to raise funds was a somewhat novel idea. Since that time, sports tournaments have become a popular and profitable means to a fundraising end. But what makes the JCC Grand Tournament unique is that all proceeds go right back into the community in the form of scholarships; recycling in the 21st Century. It’s a win, win, win. Tournament participants have a great time, but most importantly help support the scholarship fund that makes possible preschool, summer camp, special needs programs and senior adults activities for those in need. In 2010, the Alper JCC provided over $250,000 in scholarships to 275 families regardless of race, religion or gender. The demand for these services is increasing every year. Jodie Berman who screens applicants said “the JCC scholarship fund has a given consistency to children whose families face sudden financial reversals, and the after-school classes and a summer camp have become a safe haven for children of single and working parents.” The scholarship fund also helps support the special needs programs for children through young adults with social interaction and stimulating programs. “The frail elderly know that quality social activities await them at the JCC that help them avoid isolation from being homebound,” said Berman. The link back to the community of proceed allocations is the key to the success of the event and the reason that Jackson South

Community Hospital continues to be the title sponsor. This year other named tournament sponsors are Irving & Rose Fien Philanthropic Fund, Lexus of Kendall and Perry Ellis International. The Golf Tournament takes place on Thursday, May 5, at the beautiful Crandon Golf Course on Key Biscayne; a course known not only as challenging, but also spectacular for the breathtaking views of the bay. There are putting contests and select holes where players participate in poker golf games; and contests for the longest-drive and closest-to-pin. Any golfer who gets a hole-in-one gets the opportunity for a free one-year lease on the car on that hole. Each player receives a goody bag filled with an assortment of merchandise from the tournament sponsors and local vendors. Tournaments for women’s tennis and mah jongg are on May 9, followed by men’s tennis on May 15, all at the Alper JCC in Kendall. After each sports competition is an awards ceremony followed by a catered lunch. For the women, the Lorena Plaza – Farfalla Tennis holds a fashion show, with auction and raffles that round out the day. With multi-tournament events, there is something for every interest, as a sponsor or a participant, and so it’s no wonder the community comes out to support the JCC Grand Tournament. For more information, to register to play golf or to receive a listing of sponsorship opportunities for the Alper JCC’s 19 annual Grand Tournament, contact Susie Becker, 305-271-9000, ext.230, or go to <grandt@alperjcc.org>.

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BETH AM TEMPLE TALK Who doesn’t love a great party? BY RITA DIAZ

Membership Director Everyone likes to share special moments with friends and family and everyone loves a great party, but did you know that Moses also told us it was a good thing to do? He reminded the people who were just about to enter the Promised Land that it was imperative to take time to celebrate and rejoice over their good fortune. Although we really don’t need permission from a Biblical leader to have a party, it’s good to know that we’re following God’s word when we do. Temple Beth Am is hosting a “Party and Bridal Expo� and we are ready to help you get started planning — whether it’s a bris, baptism, christening, communion, bar mitzvah, quince or wedding. The Expo is open to everyone, and free, on Sunday, May 15, 11 a.m.-4: p.m., at Temple Beth Am, 5950 N. Kendall Dr. Invite your friends, family, neighbors and co workers. There will be tons of food sampling, specialty drinks and lots of great giveaways. Life cycle events are cause for celebration. In Judaism, when a baby boy is born, we plan a bris on the eighth day of his life. This event includes a ritual circumcision which connects the child to his Jewish heritage dating back to Abraham’s covenant with God. Boys receive a Hebrew name at their bris, while baby girls are given a Hebrew name during a naming ceremony held during worship services. At age 13, Jewish boys and girls may become a Bar or Bat Mitzvah, which literally means son (Bar) or daughter (Bat) of the Commandments. This rite of passage defines our youth as adults in the community, responsible for carrying out full moral and religious duties. The next life cycle event is the wedding and we hope to host many of them in our beautiful new Sanctuary (complete with bride’s room), Chapel and exqui-

site Ballroom. Call me for a tour! And, then there are birthdays, anniversaries, graduations and so many other accomplishments and blessings that are worth commemorating with a special celebration. At the Party and Bridal Expo, you will find party-related vendors that can address all of your needs and answer all of your questions. Take advantage of this opportunity to meet and interview these different vendors in one place. So, who can you meet and talk to at the Party and Bridal Expo? Who will give you ideas and suggestions? There will be photographers, videographers, bands and DJs. The florists can design a whole room or create an intimate centerpiece for a dinner party. Looking for party favors? There will be several options. Stationery and invitation needs will be met as well. If you are looking for impersonators, entertainment or set designers, they will be there too. Party planners will be able to point you in the right direction and take direction! Caterers and venue representatives will be able to help with menu ideas and location details and area hotels can provide accommodations for your guests. In addition to meeting the Party and Bridal Expo vendors, you will be given a free booklet to take home and use as a reference guide. This resource will supply additional names and contact numbers of vendors that can help provide party-related services. So, come join the fun, whether you’re planning something for next week, next month or next year. And let’s remember Moses’ words to the people, that not only must you take time to celebrate and rejoice, but it’s in those moments that we can fully appreciate all the blessings given to us by God. For more information, call me at 305-6676667, ext. 107, or email me at <rdiaz@tbam.org>.

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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 March 14 - 20, 2011.

ARSON None AUTO THEFT None ASSAULT None BATTERY Case # 1100997 Location: 7200 Block of SW 128 St On March 17, at approximately 1305 hrs, after having a verbal altercation, a known offender threw a cup of hot coffee at the victim. The offender was arrested and charged with battery. Case # 1101006 Location: 12200 Block of SW 69 Ct On March 17, at approximately 2121 hrs, after having a verbal altercation, a known offender grabbed the victim, threw her on the floor and began to strike her causing injury. The offender was arrested and charged with battery. BURGLARY (COMMERCIAL) None BURGLARY (RESIDENCE) Case # 1100969 Location: 7500 Block of SW 129 St Sometime between March 13, 1500 hrs, and March 15, 2350 hrs, unknown offender(s) gained entry into the victim’s residence by prying open a rear double door. At the time of the report, the victim was unable to state what items were stolen. The case is presently under investigation. Case # 1100985 Location: 12700 Block of SW 71 Ave On March 16, sometime between 0715 hrs, and 2109 hrs, unknown offender(s) gained entry into the victim’s residence by breaking the glass on a French door and stole computer equipment and jewelry. The estimated value of the stolen property is $14,300. The case is presently under investigation. Case # 1101043 Location: 7400 Block of SW 124 St Sometime between March 12, 0830 hrs, and March 19, 1948 hrs, unknown offender(s) gained entry into the victim’s resi-

dence by breaking a rear window and stole jewelry. The estimated value of the stolen property is $100,000. The case is presently under investigation. ROBBERY None SEX CRIME None HOMICIDES None THEFT Case # 1100935 Location: 7100 Block of SW 114 St Sometime between January 25, 1200 hrs, and March 14, 1150 hrs, unknown offender(s) stole jewelry from the victim’s residence. The estimated value of the stolen property is $48,000. The case is presently under investigation. Case # 1100942 Location: 12855 S Dixie Hwy (Suniland Park) On March 5, at approximately 1730 hrs, unknown offender(s) stole the victim’s cellular phone. The estimated value of the stolen property is $400. Case # 1100957 Location: 12700 Block of SW 77 Ct On March 14, sometime between 0800 hrs, and 1700 hrs, unknown offender(s) stole a decal from the victim’s vehicle. The estimated value of the stolen property is $4. Case # 1100978 Location: 8603 S Dixie Hwy (Eve Medical Center) On March 15, sometime between 1520 hrs, and 1645 hrs, unknown offender(s) stole the victim’s cellular phone. The estimated value of the stolen property is $250. Case # 1100982 Location: 12101 S Dixie Hwy (D’or Fashions) On March 16, at approximately 1824 hrs, unknown offender(s) were observed taking merchandise and exiting the store making no attempt to pay. The estimated value of the stolen property is $109.

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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 March 21 - 27, 2011

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Thompson Team gets Coldwell Banker award BY LEE STEPHENS

The Thomson Team of sales associates in the Pinecrest office of Coldwell Banker has won the company’s Society of Excellence for 2010. The award recognizes the top sales associates in the U.S. by NRT, Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate’s parent company. Specializing in residential properties, the Thomson Team — comprised of Jennifer, Lisa and Michelle Thomson — participated in 343 sales in 2010, ranking them number four in units sold, number six in total units and number seven in listing units among all NRT sales teams in the U.S. In 2010, Wall Street Journal/REAL Trends Top 400 ranked them as the number three team in Florida in closed sides. Their experience in foreclosure properties has gained them a nationwide reputation among major lenders as top agents in the field. Pictured are (l-r) Michelle, Jennifer and Lisa Thomson. “I am proud to have the –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Thomson Team as part of our awarding-winning office,” said Joanna Richardson was equally strong in his praise. “The Thomson Team has achieved Sherman, managing broker of the Pinecrest office. “Their experience, professionalism remarkable growth in a very challenging and exceptional customer service sets them market over the past three years,” he said. in a category of their own. Participating in “They rank among the most elite agents in 643 sales in two years is an incredible feat the world with their production and offer and I am sure their success will continue the highest quality of service to the clients they represent.” for many, many years.” For more information, go to Coldwell Banker Southeast Florida Regional Senior Vice President Charles <www.FloridaMoves.com>.

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Is A Short Sale Right for You? BY PETER B. LAIRD

Recent data indicates that by the end of 2010 nearly half of all property owners in Miami-Dade County owed more on their homes than the properties were worth. That’s 245,530 underwater homes just in Miami-Dade. Statewide, the number jumps to 2.1 million. Do you owe more than your home is worth? Is a major illness, accident, job loss or divorce preventing you from making your monthly mortgage payments? Are you tired of paying for an investment property that has lost its value? You do have options, according to Robert Perdigon, president of Miamibased Perdigon Title Services, a fullservice title company founded in 2002. “In an ideal world, the best strategy is to continue paying your mortgage, wait for the market to correct, let your property appreciate and sell your house when the value has returned,” advises Perdigon. “However, we do not live in an ideal world and property owners need to know their options.” A foreclosure should be avoided at all

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costs, Perdigon says. Not only will you lose your home, you could also be forced to pay what you owe on your mortgage plus additional fees. Worse still, it will be reflected on your credit report for three to five years.

Your best option, says Perdigon, may be a short sale. In the past few years, short sales have become the leading distressed property solution. “With a short sale, your house is sold for less than what you owe on your

mortgage, and your lender willingly accepts the proceeds from the sale as payment in full,” says Perdigon. “No lien is filed against you, the sale is reflected on your credit report for only 12 to 18 months, and in some cases the lender will even contribute up to $30,000 to cover your relocation expenses.” Before making such an important decision, though, seek professional advice. Perdigon Title Services has special expertise in handling short sales, and its attorney partner can guide you through all aspects of what can be a complex transaction. “We’ve successfully handled hundreds of short sale transactions over the past few years,” says Perdigon. “We’ll work closely with you, your realtor and your lender to ensure the quickest and best possible outcome for all.” For a free initial consultation to determine if a short sale is right for you, contact Perdigon Title Services at 305-728-8184, or e-mail rperdigon@perdigontitle.com.

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Lauryn Williams plans to go for the gold in 2012 BY LINDA RODRIGUEZ BERNFELD

Olympic Silver Medalist Lauryn Williams is running in two events at the University of Miami this spring. The first race will be March 19 at the Hurricane Invitational and the second April 17. Williams likes to run in track meets in Miami so her friends can see her race; most of the time they can only see her on television. Williams became a household name in 2004 when she was a senior at the University of Miami and determined to win the national championship. She trained hard, won races and along the way people took notice. “I ran the second fastest time in the world and people started talking about me for the Olympics,” she says. Williams made it to the Olympics and ran fast enough to win a silver medal. In 2005, she went to the World Championships in Helsinki and won the gold medal. She took the silver at the Osaka World Championship in 2007. Williams went back to the Olympics in 2008 and came in fourth place. Now, Williams wants another shot at Gold at the 2011 World Championship and the 2012 Olympics. To get there, she’s training six days a weeks at the University of Miami. This year, she has raced in the Millrose

Games at Madison Square Garden where she came in second in the 100 and the New Balance Grand Prix Games in Boston where she came in first in the 60 meters. Williams says her biggest challenge as she trains is to make sure she pays attention to the details. “And not losing focus,” she says. “And making the most out of each practice.” Mondays are accelerations days. She works on coming out of the blocks cleanly and quickly. Tuesdays she works on form and Wednesdays are endurance days. Thursdays are days off from the track, but filled with appointments for massages and rehab. Fridays she’s back to acceleration and Saturdays are all about speed and endurance. In racing, some people come out of the blocks quickly and then hold on to win. Others

aren’t as fast off the mark, but they finish fast. “I’ve been known as a pretty good starter and a hold-on kind of person,” Williams says. “I get on the line and I compete my heart out.” The outlook for medals for Team U.S.A. at the coming World Championships and next year’s Olympics is good. “Team U.S.A. is strong,” Williams says. “We have a lot of depth.” In fact, she says making Team U.S.A. is the hardest part of the Olympic journey. “The idea of being left at home is what pushes you,” she says. Along the way, one of William’s concerns was finishing sports and having to look for a job without work experience. It’s not so easy, even with an MBA. But that is no longer a problem for her. She works for UM teaching athletes life skills and as a Community Relations Coordinator. In the Life Skills part of her job, Williams helps athletes become well rounded individuals who are ready for life after college sports. She makes sure they are prepared to go out into the world and make it on their own. She also sets up community service activities for UM athletes. Recently, for the ACC Community Service week, she arranged for Olympic Medalist Lauryn Williams practices at the the athletes to go to the Miami Rescue Mission and serve the homeless. University of Miami six days a week.

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New fitness vibe at Stratiform Gym BY ROBIN KASKEL

Get off the couch and run, cycle or motor on over to the grand opening of Stratiform Gym on April 16 from 4-7 p.m. Get there any way you can to experience the great “vibe� of this friendly, state-of-the art community gym – one dedicated to allaround fitness, health and wellness. Learn how the Stratiform staff can help you achieve your goals while you enjoy free food, see fitness and personal training demonstrations and win membership raffles and prizes. With world-class personal training and innovative group classes, Stratiform’s experienced and knowledgeable staff will help you jump start your “feel good� program. Stratiform, formerly known as Flex, has blossomed into a supportive, comprehensive wellness center that encourages friendships and positive lifestyle changes. “Our goal is to avoid cookie cutter type classes and not be the typical fitness center,� said managing partner Julian Castro. “We bring in trainers with a certain edge and expertise.� In addition to wheat grass, protein shakes and Body by Vi’s fat burning and muscle building shakes, Stratiform offers unique

classes in new state-of-the-art Spinning, Yoga and Pilates studios, as well as an independent CrossFit program, women’s street self defense, obesity and cardio management, senior classes and boot camp. Members enjoy working out in the fully equipped gym, complete with cardio decks, weight machines, free weights, Nike Grind rubber floors, video and audio monitors, Wi-Fi, and designer bathrooms with lockers. “My husband and two teenage sons love Stratiform,� said Palmetto Bay member Deborah Jimenez. “It has such a friendly atmosphere and I love all the TVs and new equipment, especially the free weights and cardio machines. Coming here is important for all of us; it helps us reduce stress by being in better shape. I can’t wait to take the spinning and Yoga classes, and try the CrossFit Program.� Formerly with Thump gym, CrossFit director and personal trainer Hamlet Mesa is excited to bring the CrossFit Program to Stratiform. “The Stratiform CrossFit Program prepares you for the demands of everyday life,� said Mesa. “CrossFit draws from Olympic weightlifting, gymnastics and cardio activities such as rowing, running and

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biking. It offers universal scalability making it perfect for anyone, of any age, looking to improve his or her health and fitness.� This thriving gym and its 20 plus personal trainers run under the direction of former baseball player and personal trainer Peter Fonesca. “We are pleased to welcome fitness specialist Ron Lamb from the Biltmore Hotel,� Fonesca said. “Ron adds an important dimension to our wellness program.� Originator of the first studio gym in Miami, this former Penn State Football player, certified athletic trainer and exercise physiologist is currently director of the Children’s Obesity Program at Baptist Hospital. Lamb assists clients, celebrities and pros with individualized health and fitness programs, and helps people manage diabetes and cardiovascular disease with nutrition training and meal preparation.

Also new to Stratiform – women’s street self-defense classes led by grandmaster Kancho Newton James. James was one of the first karate practitioners in Jamaica and led his country’s fighting team at the first Japanese World Tournament in 1976. Later, James trained and taught with Kaicho Tadashi Nakamura, grandmaster of Seido Karate in New York and was inducted into the Martial Arts Hall of Fame. Stratiform is also a distributor for Body by Vi, an affordable nutritionally balanced meal replacement shake that gives you energy and won’t leave you hungry. Its unique blend of heart healthy ingredients help you burn fat and build muscle. Special rates are available for families, teachers, military personnel, fire and police. Join Stratiform before April 16 and receive two months free. For more information, call 786-429-1025 or go to < www.stratiformfitness.com>.

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Popular Swim Gym re-locates to South Miami-Dade BY RON BEASLEY

The popular Swim Gym aquatic sports program has moved its base of operations from Virginia Key to a lakeside location in South Miami-Dade County near Cutler Bay. Company vice president Jonathan Strauss says the City of Miami raised the rent on their old headquarters near the Miami Marine Stadium, so they had to find a new base of operations for the family business. Strauss’ father, Robert Strauss, a 1972 Olympic swimmer and coach at the University of Miami and Ransom Everglades School, started Swim Gym as a swim school more than 25 years ago. It has slowly evolved and expanded into a complete aquatic sports program. “In 1994, we started the first version of the Swim Gym Aquatic Sports Camp,” said Strauss. “It was a camp that specialized in all aquatic sports. Today, it has evolved into a camp that teaches you how to wakeboard, how to water ski, how to swim, sail, kayak, canoe, fish, kite surf, paddleboard, water polo – everything that you can think of to have fun with water.”

Strauss says the new Swim Gym location is on a large fresh water lake south of Cutler Bay, at 10350 SW 232 St. He says it suits their needs perfectly. “It’s a beautiful lake,” he said. “It’s just perfect for us. It’s safer than the old location because it’s an enclosed area, and we can build and expand the vision of what the aquatic sports complex is on a year-round basis.” Strauss agrees that the move to the new location may hinder the Swim Gym business in the short term, but he says the move will be a good one in the long term. “This is such a perfect facility for the vision we have,” he said. “We’re going to install Miami’s first cable wake board park; it’s a huge craze across the country. It eliminates the use of boats and gas because it operates on electric power and uses towers and cables to pull the boarders.” Strauss says Swim Gym will be up and running in time for summer camp, which is just around the corner. “We plan to be open for summer camp,” he said. “We are now taking enrollment for our summer camp, which begins on June 15. The camp runs for eight weeks, from June 15 to August 13, but we take the Fourth of July week off so everybody can

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Winter break is a favorite time for school aged children — a time for playing with friends and enjoying freedom from school work. For Special Needs children and their parents, though, it can be a sad period with unique challenges. Chabad of Kendall and Pinecrest’s Friendship Circle recognized this, and started a one week camp. This winter break camp meets daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and brings together Friendship Circle volunteers with special needs children, on a one to one basis. The participants enjoy each other’s company at the Chabad Center in Kendall, as well as on daily field trips. Friendship Circle Director Nechama Harlig enlisted the assistance of Chaya Shapiro, and Brachi Kagan, to oversee the activities. On a recent Thursday, the children were happily making Rice Krispy treats, while music played loudly in the background. It was hard to tell whether the children or the volunteer Friendship Circle teens were having the better time. Nechama Harlig planned trips for the campers to Zoo Miami, the Jesse Williams Ranch, and local parks and libraries. The children loved these excursions. Mrs. Harlig has a special place in her heart for Special Needs Kids. As she said “Many in our community view these children as a burden. We see them as the beautiful children they are, each with his or her own soul.” And to nurture those souls, the Chabad camp brings the South Dade Special Needs children exactly the type of fun activities provided to their brothers and sisters. The

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“A Billion Acts of Green” is a theme for Earth Day 2011 on April 22 this year. According to the Earth Day Network web site, over 45 million pledges worldwide have come in to live and act sustainably. These pledges have come from individuals, organizations and corporations. The overall goal is to register a billion actions in advance of the Earth Summit in Rio in 2012. In South Florida, “acts of green” can help us conserve energy in a place where we all rely on electricity to keep us cool, run our offices, and keep our home appliances humming. Some methods of observing Earth Day can involve planting trees, picking up roadside trash, using recyclable containers for snacks and lunches. Although April 22 is not a federal holiday where offices and government offices close down, the event is worth observing in our own ways. Earth Day was founded by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson in 1970 to promote ecology and respect for life on the planet, as well as recognizing growing problems of air, water and soil pollution. If you’d like to introduce your children to Earth Day activities, take a look at the web site at <www.planetpals.com/earthday2.html>.

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