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Marlins donate $100,000 to Howard Palmetto Miracle League BY RAQUEL GARCIA
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fter two years of searching for the perfect spot to build a specialized baseball field in Miami-Dade to serve the county’s more than 30,000 physically and developmentally disabled children, the Howard Palmetto Miracle League of Miami-Dade has found a home at Tamiami Park and the money to make it a reality. At Marlins Park on Saturday night, April 14, prior to the start of the MarlinsAstros game, Miami Marlins President David Samson, Marlins Foundation executive director Alfredo Mesa, pitcher Heath Bell and catcher John Buck presented a $100,000 check to Miracle League cochairs, Keith Reilly and Karl Sturge, and fundraising co-chairs Lisa Mays and Sandy Robinson. The endowment will help the organization begin construction on its new home at Tamiami Park. “For 50 years the Howard Palmetto Baseball Softball League has served many of the boys and girls of our communities, but special needs children are not being served,” said Miracle League co-chair
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Pictured (l-r) are Miami Marlins President David Samson, Baseball Buddy Edgar Cordero, team mascot Billy the Marlin, Miracle League player Anthony Cordero (front), Marlins pitcher Heath Bell, Howard Palmetto Miracle League co-chairs Keith Reilly and Karl Sturge; former Miami Mayor Manny Diaz; Miracle League fundraising director/co-chair Lisa Mays; Marlins catcher John Buck, Baseball Buddy Will Sturge, Miracle League fundraising director/co-chair Sandy Robinson; and Marlins Foundation Executive Director Alfredo Mesa
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JESSICA FORBES Westminster senior Jessica Forbes is both an athlete and a musician. Her talent on the volleyball court earned her the Wendy’s High School Heisman Award and honorable mention in the All Miami-Dade Volley Team. Forbes has attended Westminster since she was in the first grade. She has been a member of the school orchestra for many years and is currently the concert master. “I also play for Vivace,” she says. “It’s a group outside of school and we get hired to play for events.” Forbes’ mastery of the violin resulted in a scholarship to the University of Florida. She says she may go there and major in music and pre-med. One of the reasons that Forbes is admired is her commitment to help her fellow athlete. She is president of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, which she re-started after suffering a severe knee injury. “I felt inspired because I came out of the injury,” she said. “I was able to overcome that and participate in even more sports. I just had this feeling, we needed a club.” Forbes wanted athletes to have a place to get together and motivate each other, whether they were struggling with a sport or with school, or if they had been injured. The club meets each Monday so the students can exchange ideas. They also invite professional athletes to speak. This past January, club members attended the Orange Bowl Prayer Breakfast. They also work on numerous community service projects.
Forbes says the knee injury made her realize that a sports medicine career may be an option for her. She has always wanted to study some type of medicine and she is continuing to keep her options open about becoming an orthopedic doctor or a veterinarian. Before she was injured, Forbes focused her athletic talent on soccer, but now she plays varsity volleyball, tennis and softball. “We actually went to the state tournament in volleyball,” Forbes says. “We made it to the semi-finals.” Softball and tennis are in season now and Forbes says the softball team is doing well and may go far. She admits that it is difficult to play both sports at the same time, and that it is especially trying when games for each sport fall on the same day. However, the schedule has worked out favorably so far this year because tennis matches are normally scheduled earlier in the day and softball games are usually at night. “I wanted to fit in as much as I could in my senior year because after this I’ll never have the chance again,” she says. Along with sports, Forbes is on the student council. In the ninth grade as class president, she organized a drive to collect much-needed baby supplies that were donated to Metro Mercy House, a home for pregnant teens. This year, Forbes is vice president of the student council executive board and is helping plan events such as Homecoming. She is also a member of Operation Smile, an organization that raises money to help children born with cleft palates get corrective operations. Club members recently participated in a 5k walk at Baptist Hospital. Forbes is in the National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, the Foreign Language Honor Society, Rho Kappa and the History Honor Society. In addition to her school related community service work, she also participates in mission trips with her church. “I’ve gone to the Cayman Islands twice,” she says. “We had a Miami mission trip in downtown for a week.” She says the mission trips make her grateful for what she has. “After seeing adults that don’t have a car, I’m just happy that I have a car that runs,” she says. By Linda Rodriguez Benfield
RACHEL ASKOWITZ As a child, Palmetto High School junior Rachel Askowitz attended summer camp at the Dave and Mary Alper Jewish Community Center. She loved the camp so much that when she was old enough she became a camp counselor. “The JCC has become one of my homes,” she says. “I decided I would stay. I really enjoyed it my first year, so I did it for two more years. It was a really great experience.” Askowitz worked with the first graders all three years. “I just like the way they do things, the people there, it’s almost like you are a family,” she says. “The kids are great. It’s amazing how close you can become with these people.” Working with the kids made Askowitz realize how lucky she is for what she has. “A lot of them are on scholarships and a lot of them have medical issues,” she says. “Watching them deal with that, I’m lucky.” For the past two years, Askowitz’s community service has included tutoring once a week at Bet Beira Samu-El Or Olam. “I tutor the kids in Hebrew and I help them learn their prayers,” she says. “I help them around the classrooms whenever the teachers need help.” When she has time, she also helps the office staff by manning the front desk. She began tutoring there because she
attended elementary school at Bet Beira. “I’ve grown comfortable there and I want to help out as much as I can,” Askowitz says. “I know they need help. They’ve struggled a lot in the last few years.” She also has an unusual gig as the vice president on the junior board of a charity called Help A Little One, or HALO. The charity was started by Fran Storper a few years ago, but Askowitz joined last year. “They wanted to make a junior board and they asked me to do it,” she says. “I’ve been in charge of getting other kids to join.” The charity’s most recent project was a book drive to collect books for children in the foster care system. “We collected more than 3,000 books,” Askowitz says. “A few months ago we had two events where we gave out the books. There is going to be one more in April.” Askowitz gathered the donations from her temple, family and friends. She also had help from someone at Ammons Middle School who helped her collect books there. “The collection continues,” she says. “There is a Facebook page — <Facebook.com/help a little one>.” The goal of the teen board is to get more people are involved. Askowitz says she is planning a Zumba class that will raise money for malnourished babies in Haiti. In addition to her other activities, she recently began volunteering at Baptist hospital because she is interested in the medical field. “I want to be an endocrinologist,” she says. “A few things have sparked my interest. My best friend has diabetes. I’ve learned a lot from watching her. Her grandfather was an endocrinologist.” She is already looking at colleges that would best suit her interests. Her list includes Tulane, Emory, Duke and Vanderbilt. At Palmetto High School, she is a member of Key Club, the National Honor Society and the Spanish National Honor Society. This summer, Askowitz is going to Spain for a language immersion program. Her group will visit three cities – Madrid, Barcelona and Marbella. By Linda Rodriguez Bernfeld
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SARAH THALER Palmetto High School senior Sarah Thaler volunteers at Gulliver Academy as an after school care assistant. She and a friend go to the school and teach three
enrichment classes — art, cooking and science. She teaches first graders, with about 15 kids per class. “We do teach them and then we help them clean up and then do the details,” she says. “If we are cooking, say panda bears, we help them make the eyes.” Thaler gets her instructions from a teacher who tells them what needs to be done that day. She goes to Gulliver because her friend’s mother is an assistant there and let them know they needed help. “It’s great, I like it a lot,” Thaler says. “It’s weird, because you haven’t been in an elementary setting for so long. You get to be a kid again and they look up to you.” One of the things she has learned from participating in the after-school program is respect for teachers. “I don’t know how they do it all day,” she says. “They’re fun, they’re cute, but it’s a long day. When we walk in there sometimes, we see the teachers with their heads hanging down.” Thaler is the president of BBYO which meets at the Dave and Mary Alper Jewish Community Center.
“It’s pretty big, it’s the largest youth organization in Miami,” she says. “The goal is to promote Jewish identity.” Teens who have completed their bar or bat mitzvah join BBYO to continue to be a part of the Jewish community. “We go on retreats and we do community service projects in the region,” Thaler says. “It’s like a simulated sorority. We have rituals and songs, and each chapter has its own traditions and songs.” During holiday seasons, the teens gather to make baskets and other items. “It’s a youth group,” Thaler says. “We talk about religion and views on religion.” Membership begins in eighth grade. Thaler says being a member makes it easier to have a group of good Jewish friends who you know are like you and can relate to you. Thaler is vice president of the Health Information Project (HIP) Club at Palmetto. The program trains high school students to go into freshman classrooms to teach students about health issues since health classes are no longer required. She taught classes for HIP and answered questions from fellow students. “We go over basic things such as what to
do when this happens and why, and why drugs are so bad for you,” Thaler says. “We do talk about sexually transmitted diseases and infection.” When the program first began they taught it in biology classes, but the curriculum recently was switched to physical education classes. Last summer, Thaler interned at the HIP headquarters compiling surveys prepared by students before and after the classes. She says the results show students are very stressed. “There were thousands of papers,” she says. “I think we got 200 per teacher. You had to go through every single one. It took a long time.” Next year, Thaler plans to attend the Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse and major in communications and journalism. “I want to be a travel journalist,” she says. She was also accepted by New College of Florida, Florida State University and the University of Colorado at Boulder. By Linda Rodriguez Bernfeld
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MARLINS, from page 1 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Karl Sturge. “Now we can close the bridge and serve all the needs of the county and these kids can be just like every other child.” Earlier, at the 2012 inaugural meeting of the Miami-Dade Miracle League in Pinecrest, foundation director Mesa announced the gift. “I’m here to share with you that you have the Marlins Foundation’s commitment, our president David Samson and our entire board, to help make this dream a reality,” said Mesa. At the same time, Miami-Dade Parks and Recreation director Jack Kardys pinpointed the location of the specialized field and playground complex. “It is so rare that you find an organization (like the Miracle League of MiamiDade) that shares our commitment to providing services to the disabled in our community like we do,” said Kardys. “A yearand-a-half ago, Keith and Karl presented this beautiful idea and video that hit me right in the heart and brought tears to my eyes, and I thought to myself, yes, this is something that we can do.” Kardys went on to relate the unique challenges encountered in finding just the right field to suit the needs of the project. “We finally settled on Tamiami Park because, as many of you know, it is the center of the universe for competitive baseball,” he said. “The configuration is going to be on the west side of the park where we have the capacity to handle the needs of the disabled.”
Keith Reilly, former president of the Howard Palmetto Baseball Softball Association and current co-chair of the Miracle League of Miami Dade, said the Tamiami Park location was perfect. “We looked all over the county for the ideal location for the baseball field,” he said. “It had to be centrally located in the county, near a major highway, with hotels and a medical facility close by.” During his presentation, Reilly noted that the Tamiami Park field is situated precisely in the middle of the county. “We are thrilled to be a partner with the Miami Marlins in this truly worthwhile project,” said co-chair Sturge. “This spring the Marlins opened their stadium to great fanfare and they have been tremendously supportive to our endeavor and, equally important, to special needs children. With the partnership of the Marlins and MiamiDade County Parks, we are in the initial phase of fundraising and our goal is to finish the field in spring 2013. But we will have Miracle League games running before then on existing baseball fields across the county. Any special needs families interested in participating should contact us.” The first Miracle League began in Atlanta in 2000. Today there are 255 Miracle League organizations around the world serving more than 250,000 children and young adults with disabilities. For more information, go to <www.miracleleagueofmiamidade.org> or call 786224-4800.
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‘Virgin Voters’ to be motivated to go to the polls BY LINDA RODRIGUEZ BERNFELD
Noah Gray, a 2010 Silver Knight winner from Palmetto High, is continuing his work to encourage first time voters to go to the voting booth. He’s also a CNN special youth political correspondent. Gray started the Virgin Voting Project for the 2008 elections, two years before he was eligible to vote. Now 20 and a college sophomore, he is targeting first time voters in high school. With friend Ralph Haro, also a Palmetto High graduate, Gray is putting together a 22state bus tour with 25 to 30 stops, depending on how much funding he is able to raise. Gray kicked off the fundraising phase of the project at Books and Books last week. “We’re planning to launch in Miami on Sept. 10,” he says. The plan calls for visits to Ft. Lauderdale and Tampa on the way out of Florida, and then on the way back to Miami at the end of the tour they will stop in Orlando, Gainesville and Tallahassee. How much funding they raise will determine the number of stops. “I think it’s a very interesting project, with an interesting approach,” Gray says. “It’s different because it’s being put on by young people for young people.” The bus tour also hopes to register the teen
Noah Gray –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– voters even in Florida, where one of the most a better generation of young people. I think stringent so-called voter suppression laws has the problem is that nobody is marketing to us. been passed. Gray says they are looking at We are going to make up one-third of the elecworking with Turbovote, an organization that torate soon.” tries to make registrations as easy as renting a The Virgin Voting Project is a non-partisan, DVD on Netflix. non-profit organization. “It gets around all those registration laws,” “We feel it is important that people vote, no Gray says, adding that the Virgin Voter effort matter who they are voting for,” Gray says. goes beyond just registration. “We’re going to “We’re going to high schools in areas with the motive them. We’re using positive peer pres- lowest voter turnout among young people and sure. We’re trying to use voting to help create the largest school districts in the country.”
Gray has some experience in motivating students. He organized a big rally for Special Olympics while still at Palmetto. He says it was very interactive, music and video heavy, and used inclusive video. “I want to use that type of format and use some celebrities,” he says. It won’t be boring, not typical high school assemblies. We’ll try and relate to the virgin voters in the crowd.” Gray says they’ll make the argument why young people should be involved and why they need to care. “In speaking to a lot of young people — I go out with my camera all the time — we’re all concerned about jobs and the economy and health care, and unless you show them how these issues affect them… ” He says. “We’ll be using the issues to connect them rather than using the candidates to connect them.” Gray and Haro will either take time off from college – Gray is at American University and Haro at Harvard – or it will be an independent study project for them. Gray is majoring in broadcast journalism and political science. “I’m going to try and do this as an independent student and take online classes,” he says. “I’m hoping I’ll be able to figure it out. A few professors have expressed interest.” For more information, go to <www.thevirginvotingproject.org>.
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Surviving the Titanic... unsinkable Jewish traditions BY RABBI YOSSI HARLIG
During Passover, we celebrated our 3,324th birthday – the birth of the Jewish nation. What is the secret to our survival? After all, Jews have been persecuted throughout history – by the Assyrians, the Babylonians, the Romans and the Nazis. But, the Jews are still here. Why? It is the same feature which saved a little Jewish baby on the Titanic one century ago. April 15 marked the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, which occurred a few days after Passover in 1912. On a supposedly unsinkable ship, 1,523 souls slipped into the icy waters of the North Atlantic. Among the survivors were 18-year-old Jewish immigrant Leah Aks and her 10month-old son, Ephraim Fishel. The remarkable story of Leah and Ephraim is not just one of survival; it captures the essence of our long Jewish history, through the tumultuous waves of history. We know that after the Titanic hit an iceberg, it became clear that there were not enough lifeboats for all of the passengers. Through panic and pandemonium, the captain and crew ordered that women and children be saved first. As Leah waited to board a lifeboat, a man in front of her was removed from a lifeboat. In a demented moment of madness, he grabbed Leah’s baby from her arms and threw him overboard. Leah shrieked in horror and cried out for her child. After being placed in lifeboat #13, she sat in the middle of the Atlantic with 63 others, a broken woman. At daybreak, the
Carpathia arrived and rescued the survivors in the lifeboats. On the Carpathia, Leah heard cries that sounded too familiar. It was her baby, Ephraim. He had fallen into the hands of Elizabeth Ramell Nye, who believed that God had sent this child to her as a replacement for her husband, who perished on the Titanic. The woman refused to give Leah the child. To prove the baby was hers, Leah told the Carpathia’s captain that she was Jewish and the baby was circumcised. In Europe at that time, only Jewish children were circumcised. When this proved to be true, baby Ephraim was returned to his mother. Young Ephraim grew up as a proud Jew. He never forgot how fortunate he was to have survived. God spared him. And a Jewish tradition, his bris, ensured that he was returned to his true mother. Jewish traditions and customs define who we are. These customs, like Ephraim’s bris, have allowed us to retain our Jewish identity through the longest span of time. What is our best chance of survival? One school of thought is to be like everyone else. Many think that integration is the name of the survival game. Yet history has demonstrated otherwise. Jews who remain faithful to Jewish customs will maintain their identity as a distinct people, a people dedicated to God’s Torah and His mitzvos, and will happily celebrate the holiday of Shavuot, and next year’s 3,325th Passover.
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Advice for getting through a divorce BY DEBBIE MARTINEZ Divorce Coach
I just got divorced and I’m a mess. Socially I’m out of touch and physically I’m not a happy camper. How am I at 50 going to be able to compete with 30 year olds? It’s not a competition; it’s about you being happy with you. Give yourself an honest once over. What do you want to change? Not what the latest cover of Elle says or what your friends tell you. What do you want to change for yourself that will make you happy? When you are happy with yourself, you will draw people to you. Be your own person with your own life and, most importantly, be happy! Where do I begin to pick up the pieces of a 17-year marriage that wasn’t what I thought it was? After the divorce, I found out he cheated on me with various women for at least 10 years! I feel like I was living a lie. My dear, you weren’t living the lie, he was. This man is a serial cheater. This was not about you, but about his own feelings of inadequacy. Do not let this revelation taint your memories of your travels, your children or times with friends. You were living your truth, he wasn’t. Feel sorry for him because he probably will never be content. Thank your lucky stars that you are now free to find someone that doesn’t need “the thrill of the chase”. I’m so frustrated all the time. I’m always behind the 8 ball. Help! Perhaps you are still managing your time as you did pre-divorce. Things have changed, so priorities change. Maybe you have a job that you didn’t have before, so scheduling with your ex is now involved and complicated. You’re single and dating and new things are now on your plate. First, recognize that things are different and give yourself permission to restructure your days and weeks. Have a master list to keep yourself organized, but each day list your top three priorities and get those done. If you get to other things on your list,
DIVORCE COACH that’s gravy. Don’t frustrate yourself with a list front and back that even Wonder Woman would be hard-pressed to finish. Take each day individually and try not to look beyond that. The next day comes, tackle that day. At the end of the day, make a list of your priorities for tomorrow and review all that you have accomplished, and not what didn’t get crossed off the list. Remember, there are three things in life you can’t escape — death, taxes and the to-do List.
I can’t seem to get focused on where to begin working on my new life — career, family, myself, house? Do you have any suggestions to help me get started? One of the first things I do with my clients is a life balance inventory. This assessment helps you get a clear picture of where you currently are, and then we pick two or three things to begin looking at and setting goals. If you call me, I will be more than happy to email you an inventory. It will give you a jump-start. NOTE TO SELF: My old life is not my only life. DEBBIE’S LIBRARY: • Reinventing Yourself – By Steve Chandler; • The Four Agreements – By Don Miguel Ruiz; • Who Moved My Cheese? By Spencer Johnson
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Warm winter means white fly infestation will continue BY RICK BAROCAS Operations Manager/One Two Tree, Inc.
South Florida is known as a tourist Mecca. The snow birds flock down here every year, stroll the beaches, enjoy the tropical scenery, soak up some sun, contribute to our local economy and away they go, until next year. South Florida has another kind of visitor that loves the sun and the beaches, attaches itself to our tropical foliage, makes a mess that it doesn’t clean up, adversely affects our local economy and just won’t seem to go away. In fact, it has invited family members to join it for an extended stay. I’m referring to the rugose “spiraling whitefly”, synonymous with the gumbo limbo whitefly. The first sample of this exotic pest was collected from one of our native gumbo limbo trees about three years ago. Commonly confused with its cousin, the ficus or fig whitefly (which is only hosted by trees from the genus Ficus), the rugose spiraling whitefly is hosted by at least 60 local trees, palms and shrubs. In addition to the gumbo limbo tree, other common hosts include oak, black olive, schefflera, avocado, mango, coconut palms and Christmas palms.
The signs of infestation can be detected by carefully looking at the undersides of the leaves of trees and the fronds of palms. In most cases, as represented by the common name, a distinct spiraling white substance (their eggs) will be noticeable on the leaf surface. For those who don’t spend their spare time looking up to inspect leaves, it’s usually the sudden appearance of a black, sticky substance apparent on plants, cars, patio decks, lawn furniture or almost anything else under or in close proximity to an infested tree or palm. All whiteflies excrete a carbohydrate in the form of a clear, sticky substance, commonly referred to as “honey dew”. The sugary residue coats whatever it comes in contact with, followed by the growth of a fungus or mold within the substance, causing it to turn black (aka black sooty mold). The insect itself causes damage in two ways: First by piercing leaves to suck water and vital nutrients from its host and second by releasing the honey dew which coats the leaves, interrupting their function of producing those same vital nutrients. Additionally, the honey dew can attract other damaging insects to the host as well. The problem is so prevalent that Miami-Dade County, along with the University Of Florida and other involved agencies, has developed websites dedicated to information about the pest. “As of yet, there are no significant numbers
of a natural predator helping to control the infestation,” says Keith Weyrick, a certified pest control operator and the customer service manager at One Two Tree/Pest Free who has spent 30 years in the local lawn and landscape industry. “This is one of the most active and prolonged episodes of an exotic pest in quite a while.” There is a short list of insecticides that can be used to help manage infested trees and palms, but figuring out how much and how often to apply has to do with the diameter of an individual tree or palm, as well as its height and canopy dimension. Therefore, it is best left to a professional. Treatments can be applied through several different methods. Contact spraying, systemic drenching and/or direct trunk injection are all acceptable methods. The latter is the newest method and a result of cutting-edge technology. Although more costly than the other two methods of application, direct injection has almost immediate results and will provide longer protection. “It was not many years ago that the thought of drilling into a tree’s trunk was considered a harmful thing to do” said Dusty Montiel, spray division manager at One Two Tree/Pest Free. “Today, a trained professional can drill a hole to a specific depth and install a specialty port for the express purpose of dispensing
tree healthcare products. The products immediately enter a tree’s vascular system and are quickly transported to the branches and canopy. In some cases results can be measured in 24 hours.” As a tree ages its bark grows over the port and no harm is done. Systemic drenches that rely on the roots of a tree to absorb and translocate the insecticide to the upper parts of a tree can take weeks. Most professionals take a comprehensive and pro-active approach by applying fertilizer at the same time as insecticidal treatment, keeping trees and palms as healthy as possible while undergoing treatment. During the winter seasons of 2010 and 2011, South Florida experienced enough cooler temperatures to slow the white fly activity, but this most recent winter season was warmer and drier than average so there was no decline in activity. White flies develop rapidly in warmer weather, so now’s the time to contact a professional pest control company that specializes in treating trees, palms and landscaping. A quality and comprehensive program will control the visiting pest and protect the value of your property.
Rick Barocas is a Certified Arborist with One Two Tree/Pest Free, Inc. For more information, call 305-267-1426 or go to <www.onetwotree.com>.
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Panthers’ facelift unbelievable and underappreciated BY PRESTON MICHELSON
If you have attended a Florida Panthers game in the last two years, you know the Panthers have been building up. The pregame video noted that the Panthers were subscribing to their own “blueprint.” In this blueprint, Panthers general manager Dale Tallon promised to rebuild the team in the same fashion that he rebuilt the Chicago Blackhawks and led them to a Stanley Cup championship. While the pursuit of a championship for the Panthers is still underway, Tallon has surely rebuilt the team in remarkable fashion. The Panthers’ offseason spending unfortunately did not gain the publicity that it should have. In this sports land full of names like LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, José Reyes and Hanley Ramírez, it’s difficult for names like Goc, Fleischmann, and Théodore to engender much excitement. But, for those who were following closely, this offseason was unreal and moved at a lightning pace. While the 2011 NHL trading deadline may have indicated that the Panthers had no inclination to improve their team, it was actually moving the organization in a very positive direction. In a matter of five days, the Panthers traded away five of their veterans, and, in return, acquired expiring contracts and draft picks. While sending away some of their most valuable pieces seemed like a salary dump by Tallon, he had the offseason in mind. Tallon wasted no time in the offseason. Even before free agents were eligible to negotiate with any team, he acquired Tomás Kopeck from the Chicago Blackhawks for only a late draft pick. The Panthers were able to hammer out a fouryear contract with the winger, and that started the Panthers out in the right direction. As soon as players were able to negotiate freely, Tallon was able to reel in big name after big name. However, in this city of big names, Upshall is not one of them. Be that as it may, in the NHL world, the Panthers had done well for themselves. The Panthers were in quite a unique situation, as they were significantly below the salary floor and were required to spend a large sum of money this offseason. This gave Tallon all the freedom he needed to construct this team in the way he knew would produce a contender. An important factor is that Tallon drew from experience.
CORNER He knew which players would be beneficial to his team because he was the in the upper management of the Blackhawks, where many of his players formerly played. In all, five prominent players on the Panthers’ roster were members of the Blackhawks while Tallon was employed as general manager and senior advisor: Tomás Kopeck, Kris Versteeg, John Madden, Jack Skille and Brian Campbell. When the Panthers began their playoff journey against the New Jersey Devils this month, they had 26 men on their roster. Only nine of those players had been there for the final game of the 2010-11 season. Even more shocking is the fact that only six of those players were members of the Panthers when Dale Tallon was named general manager in May 2010. However, Tallon’s plan was in affect not only during the offseason. After the start of the season, the Panthers acquired six veteran players without giving up a high draft pick or any of their highly-rated prospects. The Panthers have built their team in a very smart fashion, and they continue to build it. While some may argue that Miami is not much of a sports town, and there may be some validity to that claim, there are very few who can argue that South Florida is a hockey town. However, South Florida sure does like a winner. And that is exactly what the Panthers have produced. With an all-new slogan of “We See Red,” the Panthers fans have been energized. With so much happening in South Florida, it is difficult to capture the city’s attention, especially for a hockey team. Dale Tallon improved the Panthers from a 15th seed to a third seed in a single offseason. If the Panthers continue to win, they will capture this city’s attention, as they did in 1996. And if the winning hasn’t made this season electrifying, the return of the rats sure has. Preston Michelson is a junior at Palmer Trinity School where he is the public address announcer for all varsity sporting events. Contact him on Twitter at @PrestonMich or by email at <michelsonpr@gmail.com> .
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Archdiocese of Miami pays off $2.2 million Morning Star mortgage BY NANCY EAGLETON
MorningStar Renewal Center in Pinecrest has been quietly serving the community since the Archdiocese of Miami bought the property in 2004 from the Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine di Ricci. The archdiocese recently paid off the property’s $2.2 million mortgage, prompting MorningStar to continue its rich tradition of retreat work begun by the Sisters in the 1960s with a sense of renewal. “Our board is totally re-energized, said director Sue DeFerrari. “We are here to stay and serve this community. This is a huge vote of confidence for what we do here.” What MorningStar does is serve the local, national and international community in three ways: as a retreat center; by offering its vast amenities to individuals, businesses and organizations for meetings and events; and through its faith-based programs offered to parents and families. Nestled on 10 acres in Pinecrest, MorningStar provides visitors with a conference room that can accommodate 100 people, a dining room that provides full food service by an onsite chef and a chapel
for those seeking the opportunity for worship. For groups staying overnight, newly renovated semi-private rooms and dormitory-style showers and bathrooms comfortably house 80 people. Each room has two twin beds, individual climate controls, a sink and a view of the center’s lush grounds. “The gift of this property is that we are able to accommodate one-day or multi-day retreats, and day or evening meetings, programs and special events,” said DeFerrari. “Our home becomes your home. We are able to provide resources and services that a hotel or conference center cannot provide at a rate that cannot be beat.” More than 80 volunteers assist with serving those who visit MorningStar. Groups visiting this spring include the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) from Genesee, Colorado; a chapter of Amigos de las Americas, based in Houston, Texas; the Eastern Synod of Lutheran Young Adults; and college students from Ambassador for Children. Annually in November, MorningStar hosts a small army of people who gather for The Smart Ride – a two-day bike ride from Miami to Key West that benefits AIDS
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service organizations. “We become the group’s administrative headquarters and the starting point for their two-day journey,” said DeFerrari. “On race day, our volunteers begin preparing breakfast at 2 a.m. to serve the 300 bikers who ride out of MorningStar at sunrise.” On a local level, MorningStar serves as a depot for Camillus House food donations. During the recent Pinecrest Relay for Life, the center’s parking lots and grounds were used for event parking. The center has been the site of weddings, birthdays and anniversary parties and business seminars. MorningStar hosted its first food truck event in February and more than 200 cars came through to enjoy the culinary delights. On March 12, local Girl Scouts convened on MorningStar to observe the organization’s 100-year anniversary with a Chinese lantern send off, an outdoor movie
and celebration open to the public. MorningStar Renewal Center offers many programs, creating more opportunities for spiritual, personal and community growth. The center offers women’s bible study, parenting lectures, couples seminars, ‘tween talks and healthy-living seminars. DeFerrari said that anyone with a passion and an idea can come to MorningStar and offer their program to the community. “The community and the mayor of Pinecrest, Cindy Lerner, have been extremely supportive of our events and initiatives,” said De Ferrari. “We are very excited to take our message to the community and share the excitement of our future.” MorningStar Renewal Center is located at 7275 SW 125 St. For more information, call 305-238-4367 or visit <www.morningstarrenewalcenter.org>.
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Robert Jude, a Miami resident for 44 years and the owner-operator of Sunshine Painting & Restoration for 26 years, prefers a simple approach to delivering quality work; he does it himself. “What makes this really unique is the fact that you’ve got the business owner doing the job,” said Jude. “It’s a small company and I’m out there doing the work myself. Rarely do you find a company that’s been in business that long where that’s the case. It’s about quality and that’s why we’re an A-plus company. Most of our work is by referral.” Robert Jude with wife Sheri. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– A Florida State University “It’s important to keep homes painted graduate, Jude got his start restoring older homes in the Key West area, then did new properly because if you don’t you can end construction painting in Coco Plum and up with water intrusion and sometimes parts of Coral Gables and Pinecrest. Later damage inside, due to lack of caulking work has been mostly interior and exterior around windows and doors, or wood deterirepaints of upper end homes in those cities, oration such as rot or dry rot from not havand Jude is pleased by the fact that 80 per- ing the surface protected.” Jude’s wife, Sheri, says her husband likes cent of his work is repeat business from satto be a hands-on person for the sake of isfied customers. “One thing that I always hear my cus- quality control. She finds that the business tomers say is that we’re easy to deal with, is somewhat seasonal as well. “We notice that our busy time of year is we’re low key, and once we start a job we don’t go off and start doing some other job from Labor Day up until Christmas time,” like so many of these other companies,” she said. “It’s slower during the summer Jude said. “We stay there from beginning to when people take vacations.” Sunshine Painting is a long-time member end.” Jude says that painting isn’t just to make of the better Business Bureau. For more homes look pretty, it’s also good preventive information, call 305-668-4344, email maintenance, especially in South Florida <sunshineptgrest@bellsouth.net> or go to <www.sunshinepainting.us>. where the moisture situation is unique.
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Q. My parents have lived in their big home for over 50 years. Recently, due to deteriorating health and safety concerns, my sister and I decided that our parents’ best option is to move to a senior living community. After touring several communities, my parents’ main objection is the size of the apartments. They do not want to downsize even though they have not “visited” most of the rooms in their big house for months, as they mostly live in their bedroom and kitchen. How can we convince them to move? A. First, validate their concerns! It is truly extremely emotionally difficult to leave your large home, filled with memories and cherished possessions, and to consider moving to the “unknown”. Therefore, initially, I would suggest making the move on a “trial basis”. Close the home for a year (or rent it out) and help them move to a senior living community—just to “try it out”. If, after a year, your parents won’t like it, they can always return home. The fact that it is not permanent, that there is “a way back”, will reduce their anxieties. Don’t worry; most people, after they move, say: “I wish I would’ve done it sooner”. Why? Because only after they move they begin to realize that they gained much more than they lost by giving up the square footage they were so concerned about initially. They (and you!) gained the warm feeling of security & peace of mind; a care-free lifestyle, socialization opportunities, and the friendship of others. Life is interesting again. You will be surprised to learn that their initial concerns about “square footage” will not even be mentioned…because a senior living community is so much more than square footage! But you will still have to convince them to do the first step, even if only temporarily. So, tell them to think about a cruise ship. People hardly ever mention the size of their cabin when they return from a cruise. Instead, they talk about the lifestyle and fun they had on board. It’s much the same at senior living communities. There’s an entire world beyond the residents’ front door. From beautifully decorated common areas to an embracing library with computers (and people to teach them how to navigate in them) to state-of-the-art fitness center, there are so many areas to enjoy. At our newest community currently under construction, The Palace at Coral Gables, we’ve dedicated 21,000 square feet to public spaces including a staged-theater with dance floor and an oversized movie screen (even with special earphones for those who are hard-of-hearing) , a
stunning Plaza, a beautiful café & piano bar, cards & games rooms (and people to play with…), spacious terraces, a magnificent indoor heated pool & Jacuzzi, a full-service beauty salon, a gym, a Clinic, a physical therapy department and an elegant dining room, to name a few. Soon your parents will realize that their new “home” is more than just their apartment. Their new “home” is the entire community. Their apartment is their “Luxury Suite” as was their bedroom in their big house. The public spaces are an extension of their apartment and are available for them to enjoy anytime, as they please. Your parents may also be concerned that their new home might mean saying goodbye to family & holiday dinners. Again, most communities have private dining rooms that can be reserved for special occasions & family functions so there’s never a reason to miss a celebration. Plus, mom and dad will no longer have to be burdened with grocery shopping or cooking the meal. This means that there’ll be even more time for families to spend together! Back to the downsizing issue: At The Palace at Coral Gables, all the apartment floor plans were carefully created to be comfortable & functional. We built real size models so we could experience the functionality of the space, accessibility, “traffic” patterns, storage spaces, etc. Every detail was studied carefully. Obtain the detailed floor plans (with dimensions) to help your parents decide what furniture to take with them. Or, ask for assistance by the community’s move-in coordinator who can also refer you to experienced relocation companies. Once your parents are able to view the entire community as their home, they’ll realize they actually have much more space. Plus, with the maintenance-free lifestyle offered by the senior living communities, they don’t ever have to worry about repairs or upkeep. Without the burdens of coordinating their schedules with the cable company, the pool guy, or repair technician, they’ll find they also have much more time. Time that they can now spend doing what they really enjoy… and then they will get it: It’s more than just an apartment; it’s more than square footage…it’s a wonderful lifestyle! Helen Shaham, together with her husband, Jacob, has been operating Senior Living Communities for more than 30 years. The Palace Suites in Kendall is a luxury Independent Living Community for active seniors. In addition, The Palace at Kendall campus is home to two Assisted Living Residences and a Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. They also operate The Palace Gardens, Assisted Living Community in Homestead, Homestead Manor Nursing Home and The Palace @ Home, a Medicare Certified Home Health Agency. Their two latest projects are The Palace at Weston – Luxury Living for Those 55 and Over and Palace Tel-Aviv, a Continuing Care Retirement Community in Israel. Currently under construction is The Palace at Coral Gables, which is now taking reservations at the Information Center located at 16 Miracle Mile. See it at www.PalaceCoralGables.com or call 305-445-7444 for more information.
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Eagle Scouts clean up Elliott Key HAL FELDMAN While many of us spent the Easter/ Passover weekend with family, Robert Steen rallied his troop (pun intended) to do some serious spring cleaning on Elliott Key. Steen is a 15-year-old Palmetto High School student working on his Eagle Scout achievement. Serving as the troop’s elected Senior Patrol Leader, Steen is already the youth authority. He has been with Scouting for more than four years and enjoys every minute of it. As a member of South Florida Council’s Boy Scouts Troop 20 (Thunderbird Division), Steen is ready to join the ranks of some pretty elite people. President Gerald Ford, Neil Armstrong, Wal-Mart founder Sam Walton and Steven Spielberg all achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. Steen’s troop meets Thursday evenings at Perrine Elementary School and camps out monthly. Beyond the extremely active and supportive families that make up Troop 20, they are proud to generate more than their fair share of Eagle Scouts. “About 15 percent of our boys make Eagle,” said assistant Scoutmaster Steve Andris. “The national average is five percent. We’re pretty proud of that.” On April 6, Steen and his “crew” of around 30 and an armada of five boats launched from Black Point Marina, later arriving at
Biscayne National Park’s Elliott Key. A favorite destination for boaters, Elliott Key is the northernmost Key and serves as a hiking, camping and beach destination, as well as an anchor spot for pleasure boats. Unfortunately, the Key is often left with garbage from careless patrons. “I really love boating and I’ve been coming to the island since I was a little kid; it means a lot to me to give something back,” says Steen. “Every time I come out here, it seems like there is less respect and more trash, so today we’re going to take care of that.” Armed with pushcarts, trash bags, gloves and mechanical trash pickers, Troop 20 — along with friends and family and helpers from Venture Crew (girls and boys aged 1420), — took to the task of cleaning up Elliott Key. Under Steen’s direction, the group was split into teams and dispatched to various areas of the island. For hours, everyone scoured for garbage, large and small. By far, beer cans and bottles were the biggest find by volume. Rusty barbeque grilles, twisted remains of picnic tables and benches, wood shipping pallets and the occasional toilet seat were also found and carted away. Toothbrushes and thick cables were also pulled from the brush and water. The mosquitoes were thick, but the resolve of Troop 20 was stronger. The Scouts even waded hip deep in the water to ensure trash wrapped around the brush and mangroves was removed. Matthew Kalap is a 2010 Eagle Scout who is also a junior assistant Scoutmaster. He worked the rocky shore area near the docks. “It feels good knowing I am helping the environment and picking up other people’s
Eagle Scout Alaric Lurie assumes no one will use this toothbrush again.
Eagle Scout Matthew Kalap works the shoreline.
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trash,” he said. “We’re here to help the Bay and we’re not going back until it’s done.” During a brief break, I corralled Steen for an update. “We’re doing great,” he said. “With all the hard work and effort, I see a cleaner place. We can all be proud of what we’re doing.” A Parks Services maintenance man told me the Scouts were doing a great job. “We see lots of groups come over and try to clean, but this group is finding so much more,” he said. “They are really working hard, and we and future visitors certainly appreciate it.” After a full day of hard labor, the group returned successful. So much trash was collected that an entire boat had to be dedicated to just hauling back the trash bags and debris. With the Elliott Key cleanup behind him, all Steen has left to do is the paperwork for the project, have a Scoutmaster conference and then face a board of review. He is likely to become an Eagle Scout before mid-Summer.
HOMEOWNER HELP Many South Florida homes are still on septic Eagle Scout project leader Robert Steen kneels near coltanks to handle waste water. If proper maintelected trash.
nance is not performed as these systems age, it can quickly turn into major expense and headache. About every fourth year, homeowners should have their system pumped out. Also, some people believe enzymes that promote a natural breakdown of waste should be flushed down the toilet. I use my water bill as a reminder and do so quarterly. A little TLC can save you a lot of money. Ill-maintained septic systems might need to have a drain field replacement. This can cost more than $10,000 and will certainly involve pulling permits and watching your lawn get chewed up. For more information, go to <www.soil.ncsu.edu/publications/Soilfacts/AG43913/#What_Maintenance_Is_Needed>. I’m always looking for interesting people and events for consideration in this column. Contact me at <www.MiamiHal.com>, <hal@miamihal.com> or <www.facebook.com/MiamiHal>. Hal Feldman is a Realtor with RE/MAX Advance Realty and is available for any real estate questions you may have. On Sundays, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. he is outside Wagons West in the Suniland Shopping Center to talk real estate.
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Please help the horses by donating to the SFSPCA BY CAROL CARIDAD
President, Paws4You Rescue At Paws4You Rescue, we are all too familiar with the nonchalance of people who abandon domestic pets, but dogs aren’t the only animal friends who need our help in South Florida. I recently spoke to fellow animal advocate Jeanette Jordan, president/executive director of the South Florida Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SFSPCA), about the plight of mankind’s other best friend, the horse. Horses are a living symbol of our American heritage and freedom. Sadly, across the U.S., and here in Miami, that noble freedom of spirit has been betrayed. Due to economic problems and the rising cost of feed, police are battling an alarming increase in abandonment, dumping and illegal slaughter of horses. The SFSPCA helps bring these criminals to justice. It’s their main mission, however, to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home the horses and domestic farm animals removed from these terrible situations. “Horses are prey animals who look to trust their human companions for guidance and protection,” says Jordan. “So when they are betrayed it adds an element of tragedy to see this.” Since it’s inception in 1992, the nonprofit privately-funded SFSPCA has rescued and rehomed over 1,700 horses and other animals. “We physically rescue the horses,” says Jordan, “but their spirits need to be mended as well.” Beyond the gates of the ranch, activists
Paws4You Jordan and ranch director/chief cruelty investigator Laurie Waggoner work tirelessly to make a real difference for these animals. Thanks to their advocacy and lobbying efforts, Florida has become one of the most horse friendly states in the U.S. and a legislative model for others. SFSPCA helped write and pass the 2010 Horse Protection Act giving lawmakers the tools to arrest and prosecute horse abusers. One recent victory was the successful prosecution of horse slaughterers Manuel Cordero and Santiago Cabrera, both sentenced to prison for the 2010 theft and slaughter of two horses in Miami. “We also support the still pending American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act (S. 1176/HR. 2966),” says Jordan. SFSPCA is facing its toughest challenge yet closer to home; its leased property was sold to developers. It must move soon and raise $700,000 to purchase a permanent site that can provide for the rescue of up to 150 horses annually. They are currently housing 66 horses and other animals looking for forever homes. With this many in its care, support from the community is desperately needed. Please visit <www.spca-sofla.org> to learn how you can help the horses. Paws4You is a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation. Add your support with every purchase when you use the Paws 4 You Rescue Platinum Visa Rewards card. For more information, call 786-242-7377, follow us on twitter @paws4you, go to <paws4you.org> or come see us at any of our adoption events, including the Colonial Palms PetSmart, 13621 S. Dixie Hwy., every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Diabetes — widespread disease is often preventable BY BRODES H. HARTLEY, JR. President/CEO, Community Health of South Florida
Diabetes is a growing disease that is largely preventable, but affects more than 25 million people in the United States and is the seventh leading cause of death. It can cause kidney failure, lower limb issues that lead to amputation, adult blindness, heart disease and stroke. It often runs in the family but many victims fail to recognize symptoms. Roughly seven million diabetics are left untreated due to financial reasons. Diabetes typically begins with high levels of blood sugar, or glucose, when the body is unable to produce insulin or use it properly to turn food into energy. Victims often experience extreme symptoms of fatigue, hunger and thirst. Some have unexplained weight loss and frequent urination. Type 1 diabetes typically is found in children and young adults, but can occur at any age. The cause? The pancreas produces too little or no insulin. The solution? Computerized pumps that send insulin into the body through a catheter inserted under the abdomen. Today’s pumps are no larger than a small cell phone. Many forget they are using them. Type 2 diabetes most often occurs in adults. The pancreas produces insulin, but the body doesn’t use it effectively. It is more common in African-Americans,
HEALTH Latinos, Native Americans, Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders. Adults over 45 are at greater risk, as are people who are overweight, get little exercise or have a family history of diabetes. Type 2 diabetics can manage the early stages by exercising, eating more low fat foods and pushing back from the table. Some people exhibit pre-diabetes symptoms such as blood sugar at levels just a little higher than normal. They stand a better chance of preventing Type 2 diabetes if they walk every day, eat sensibly and otherwise achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Those are things we should do anyway. And these days, people have plenty of options to maintain that healthier lifestyle. We have modern, effective ways to treat the disease that involves so many people and often is so easily prevented or controlled. If the symptoms sound familiar, see your doctor soon to determine whether you have diabetes.
Brodes Hartley, Jr. has served as President/CEO of Community Health of South Florida for 27 years. The non-profit organization provides affordable quality health care to south Miami-Dade and Monroe County. For more information, visit <www.chisouthfl.org>.
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Symphonettes 2012 fashion show/auction fundraiser a success BY MARY MILLS
Symphonettes, a girls high school community service club, held its annual fashion show earlier this month in conjunction with a silent auction that raised more than $7,000 that will be donated to various charitable organizations in the community. The 2012 fashion show was hosted by Macy’s at the prestigious EPIC hotel and over 100 auction items were donated by businesses from throughout Miami-Dade County. The fashion show was organized by Hallee Meltzer, a junior at the School for Advanced Studies, and Megan Mers, a junior at Ransom Everglades. The auction was organized by Cara and Tesi Zito, Morgan Mills and Kaylee Fantis, sophomores at Gulliver Prep. The Symphonette girls work throughout the year to organize a wide range of fund raising activities. These efforts have benefited organizations such as the Greater Miami Youth Symphony, Florida Youth Orchestra, the Homeless Assistance Center and the Miami Children’s Chorus. Working together and with businesses and charitable organizations in our community, the Symphonettes demonstrate leadership, initiative and commitment. Collectively, Symphonette members perform over 1,500 community service hours, volunteering their time to organizations such as Fairchild Tropical Gardens, the South Dade Cultural Center and the Beaux Arts Festival. The fashion show recognizes the senior members of Symphonettes. These talented young women will attend top colleges next year, including Harvard, Southern Methodist University, Duke and North Carolina. This year’s seniors are Rebecca Bartleson, Dana Brown, Catalina Cuervo, Savannah Chiavacci, Emily Eckblom, Lindsay Kerdyk, Caroline Murphy (president), Ellie Newman, Amanda Quinones and Amanda Roberts. Symphonettes is a community service club of high school girls dedicated to enriching
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music and the arts in Miami-Dade County. A charitable tax exempt organization made possible through the Coral Gables Foundation, the club was founded in 1966 for the purpose of promoting music and arts appreciation throughout the community. Symphonette members represent a variety of public and private high schools in the community including Gulliver Prep, Ransom Everglades, New World School of the Arts, Palmer Trinity, Palmetto High, Miami Arts Charter, Coral Gables High and Lourdes Academy.
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April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month Distracted Driving Awareness Month is here! We’ve all been there. You’re driving and the phone rings or you receive an alert about a new text message. It is so easy, and tempting, to immediately respond even though we know this behavior is extremely dangerous. We’ve heard the stories of texting and driving tragedies, yet most of us still partake in the behavior from timeto-time, or in some cases, every day. To bring awareness to the issue, April has been designated as Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Focus Driven, a national organization that supports families of texting and driving victims while also setting out to bring a greater awareness of the issue, cites startling statistics on its website. For instance, according the National Safety Council, cell phone use is a factor in 1 in 4 crashes. Distracted driving isn’t only about text messages. In actuality, the Department of Transportation has identified three types of distractions. The first is manual, which happens when you take your hands off of the wheel, the second is visual, when you take your eyes off of the road, and the third is cognitive, which is when you take your mind off of the task of driving. Focus Driven also points out that the use of hands-free devices does not curb crash numbers as it has been found that it is the conversation, not the device, that is responsible for the distraction. In addition to texting and talking on a phone, distracted driving actions include: • Eating and drinking • Grooming • Talking to passengers • Reading • Using a navigation system • Watching a video Florida is one of few states that currently does not have any laws that restrict cell phone use while driving. Nevertheless, we encourage everyone on the road to put down their hand-held device while behind the wheel. Distraction.gov notes that cell phone use was reported in 18% of distraction-related fatalities in America. The facts are real and so is the risk. Please consider these numbers the next time you’re in the car and talk to your friends and family about this serious issue. Sources: FocusDriven.org Distraction.gov
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Danny Berry’s JCC Baseball has added Little League play to the line-up BY LINDA RODRIGUEZ BERNFELD
Red Berry’s Baseball World will shut down at the end of the month and parents are looking for a new place for their kids to play ball. Danny Berry is hoping they look in his direction. “I have been getting calls from people who were at his facility,” says Berry, of Danny Berry’s JCC Baseball based at the Dave and Mary Alper Jewish Community Center. Berry has been based at the J for almost 20 years and earlier he worked with Red Berry for nine years. He recently wrote a letter to Red congratulating him on his career. “We both have the same philosophy about baseball,” he says. Berry says he can handle an influx of children who are seeking a new baseball league now that Baseball World is closing. “I can take in more, I’d basically spread them out throughout the week,” he says. “My goal is to get 500.” In fact, the timing of the end of Red Berry’s program and the start of Danny Berry’s next one is almost perfect. “His season runs until the end of March,” Danny Berry says. “My next program starts at the end of April.” That’s when he starts his Little League season and his Intro to Baseball program for three and four year olds. Berry says he and Red Berry run similar type programs that involve parents, but leave the teams to be coached by guys who played baseball in college or the minor leagues. He makes sure they coach positively and encourage the young players, rather than simply yelling at them when they make a mistake. His program has always been respected and now he has added an official Little League program as well. “I do have parents coaching in my Little League,” he says.
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“But I’m here all the time. My job as president of the league is to make sure the parents are talking to the kids, not yelling and screaming at them.”
Berry believes that playing baseball should be fun for youngsters and free from the pressure that they will find in high school or college ball. “It should be the best time of their lives right now,” Berry says. “It builds their self esteem and it rubs off on other things at school. A coach is like a hero to the kids for six months.” Berry says being in a good baseball program can build character and teach good sportsmanship. “We make it a no-pressure, fun environment for the kids,” he says. That’s one of the reasons he brought in Little League, because the philosophy meshes with his. Berry’s Little League team of 11 and 12 year olds made it to the state championship last year and just missed having a game televised. Even so, Berry is confident that he will have another strong team this year. “I think we’re going to have a pretty good team with the 11 and 12 year olds,” he says. “The nine and 10s have a good team, but they can only go as far as states.” Berry is a fan of the Little League system because he says it demands positive coaching. “You watch coaches in the World Series and don’t see the yelling and screaming,” he says. “Little League stresses the fun and the positive aspects of the game.” Danny Berry has an academy setting during the fall, with Little League starting April 30 and lasting six weeks, followed by summer camp. He also conducts an Intro to Baseball program for three and four year olds. His program accommodates children through age 12. For more information, call 305-271-9000, ext. 241, or go to <www.dannyberry.com>
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Volvo C30 is a compact hatchback that’s fun to drive Ron Beasley AUTOMOTIVE EDITOR
LET’S TALK CARS The Volvo C30 is a two-door hatchback compact with a lot to offer. It’s sporty and fast, handles with precision and has a lot of extra standard equipment. Under the hood there’s a 227 hp 2.5-liter turbocharged five-cylinder engine mated to either a standard six-speed manual transmission or a five-speed Geartronic automatic with the Auto-stick function. The front-wheel drive C30 gets pretty good fuel economy at 21/30 mpg with the automatic and 21/29 mpg with the manual gearbox. With its compact size and smart design, the Volvo C30 is fun to drive and with its relatively wide front and rear tracks and long wheelbase, it has exceptionally stable driving characteristics. With a MacPherson front suspension and a multilink rear axle, the chassis is optimized to provide outstanding control and a precise response to the driver’s demands.
The C30 T5 comes standard with a healthy roster of standard equipment, including Dynamic Stability and Traction Control (DSTC), Volvo’s Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) and Whiplash Protection Seating System (WHIPS), T-Tec upholstery, leather gearshift knob with aluminum inlay, cruise control, a high performance 160-watt audio system with eight speakers, iPod/USB and auxiliary inputs, HD Radio, and Bluetooth integrated interface including audio streaming. The C30 was restyled last year with a new front fascia, restyled fenders, a new honeycomb grille and trapezoidal headlights, so changes in 2012 are relatively minor. Two new trim levels — Premier Plus and Platinum — have been added to complement the base C30 T5 and R-Design models. The Premier Plus trim level includes a power glass sunroof, power driver’s seat, power passenger’s seat and new LED daytime running lights. This trim also includes aluminum inlays for the C30 T5 and a soft loadcover for the R-Design. The Platinum trim level offers more technology, including all the features of Premier Plus, and the 10-speaker, 650-watt Volvo Premium Sound System with Dolby Pro Logic II Surround Sound, a Navigation System with
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real time traffic, remote control and map care plus, and Sirius/XM satellite radio. The C30’s Climate package can be added to any trim level, as well as individual features from the list of stand-alone options. Also new for 2012 is the Bluetooth audio streaming connection that allows drivers to play music from compatible cell phones directly through the C30’s audio system speakers. And, using Pandora or Grooveshark, they can create playlists and synchronize with the phone to become wireless deejays.
Other enhancements for all C30s include a standard center armrest for rear seat passengers, a standard security alarm and a new exterior color — Caspian Blue Metallic. Pricing on the Volvo C30 T5 ranges from $24,950 to $31,850.
Ron Beasley is the automotive editor for Miami’s Community Newspapers. He may be contacted by calling 305-662-2277, ext. 261, or by addressing email correspondence to <LetsTalkCars@aol.com>.
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Palmer Trinity is only Florida HS to develop mobile technology BY JENNIFER AGRESS
To kick-off the New Year, the Palmer Trinity School Department of Academic Computing has begun teaching Upper School students how to create their very own mobile applications — setting the standard for technology in secondary schools. Launched this past summer by MIT, App
Inventor for Android — a programming system that makes it easy to create mobile apps for Android smart phones — is only being taught at Wellesley College, the University of San Francisco and a select group of other tech-savvy U.S. colleges and universities. Proposed in 2008 by MIT electrical engineering and computer science professor Hal Abelson, App Inventor for Android allows students to develop their own mobile apps by fitting together puzzle piece-shaped “programming blocks” in a web browser. App Inventor for Android supports a community of about 100,000 educators, students and hobbyists. Though the program will be open-sourced by Google and supported by MIT’s new Center for Mobile Learning in early 2012, there are currently no servers that house it. As a result, PTS Academic Computing teacher Frank Hernandez created six remote servers, through Amazon and Google, to support five Upper School sections of App Inventor. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– William Stanard shows PTS students how to create mobile applications through puzzle piece-like programming blocks.
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Due to the school’s laptop program, PTS students do not need to own their own Android phones to participate in the class, and instead use “virtual phones” on their laptops. Creating a unique learning environment, PTS faculty and staff give students the opportunity to think, dream and
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Heart of a Chef (HOAC): Eat j Play j Be Healthy Heart of a Chef is a unique culinary experience to take place on April 29 hosted by the Florida Heart Research Institute. This year’s event will be held at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden from 4pm-7pm. (Presenting sponsors Florida Blue and Whole Foods- other sponsors include Le Cordon Bleu, Total Wine, Miami Dade Health Department, Make Healthy Happen Miami, GOYA, HealthCorps, Biscayne Bay Kiwanis Club). The event emphasis is on the prevention of childhood obesity along with educating people of all ages to live a heart healthy lifestyle. Through the festival we will show the community how to incorporate healthy options through fun activities. We will have food tastings, wine seminars, education seminars, chef cookoff’s (not sure who yet). We will have one cook- off between high school MAST Academy (Maritime Science Technology Academy) vs. Coral Gables Senior High. Also featured will be Short Chef For the past ten years Short Chef has been working with children of all ages in South Florida, helping them to understand the great importance of eating a healthy balanced diet. Short Chef is dedicated to helping create awareness in children about the dangers associated with consuming foods and beverages that can be harmful to their bodies. The staggering numbers of childhood obesity and diabetes in children is a serious problem impacting the world today, which has led Short Chef down his current path to empower children with this knowledge. Tickets are $30 in advance ($35 at the door)- adult ticket includes two children’s tickets. To purchase tickets visit www.heartofachef.org Heart disease is the number one cause of death and disability in the U.S.
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Kendall Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram back on track and open for business
General Manager and owner Hector Collado (center left in suit) with staff –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– BY SUSAN SMITH
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resulting images were professional, impressed with the entire process, attractive, and exhibited the best but somehow, the lovely pictures and description of our home features of our home. caught the eye of Barbara CorcoWhen you wrote the copy for our ran, the well-known NYC realtor. brochure you crafted several ver- As a result, our home was one of sions appealing to a broad range of five featured on the Today show. What an added plus and tribute to buyers your sense of style, marketing efAll your work paid off. You sold forts, and reputation. our home above our asking price Thanks for a job well done, Jo Ann. in 3 weeks and (above what three realtors said it would sell for). Our experience with you and Tina in Numerous offers were received and selling our home of 20 years was we were very satisfied how all superb. You and your team are the many details, from contract ne- knowledgeable, competent, reliable gotiations, to inspections, to the and fun to work with. We have alclosing, were handled. Your assis- ready recommended you to others!. tant, Tina was exceptional as well. Communication was flawless and she handled the details with ad- George & Janie Emerson” mirable professionalism. Not only were we surprised and
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