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Palmetto High School grads creating alumni association
BY LINDA RODRIGUEZ BERNFELD
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almetto Senior High graduates are getting together to create an alumni association and spearheading the effort is Pinecrest Mayor Cindy Lerner (Class of 1970). “We’re taking the reunion with Class of ‘70 and transitioning it into an alumni association for Palmetto,” Lerner said. “Hopefully the alumni association to be will help the Class of ’71.” Currently, a steering committee is meeting regularly to plan the Class of ’71’s 40th reunion, scheduled for June 10 and 11. That reunion will begin with an event at Mike Arnspiger’s art gallery, Artspace MAGQ, 8747 SW 134 St. in the Falls area. Then Saturday, June 11, the reunion moves to the Dadeland Marriott. The Marriott will be the headquarters hotel for out-of-town guests. The reunion is targeting graduates from 1968 to 1972. The alumni association is being created to help the school and to provide a database of graduates. The hope is by keeping the graduates involved with the school, that when needed, Palmetto officials can have a
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Participants in the “Bowling for Downs” fundraiser at Bird Bowl in southwest Miami-Dade took time out recently to get a look at their favorite hometown newspaper. The event benefited the Down Syndrome Association of Miami and many of the girls pictured here are members of a Pinecrest Premiere U14 girl’s team. Thanks, guys!
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KIMBERLYN FONG Palmetto High School senior Kimberlyn Fong has accumulated about 400 community service hours. She received many of those hours by volunteering at the Deering Estate Kids Camp. “I was a camp attendee for two years in seventh and eighth grade,” Fong says. “I fell in love with the camp and decided to go back and volunteer in my ninth and 10th grade years.” As a camp counselor, she took kids on hikes and canoe trips. They also did eco friendly activities such as collecting twigs and sticks and incorporating those materials for nature and using them for art. Working as a counselor taught her that she needs to have patience when working with children. But she felt the experience was rewarding. “I just wanted to give back what I had experienced as a camp attendee by helping them experience nature and the eco system,” she says. Tate was given the opportunity to lead a couple of classroom lessons. So she taught the kids about the anatomy of a fish. “That was a real learning experience for me,” she says. At Palmetto, Tate is the broadcast journalism vice president of the television production class. “That pretty much takes up my time after school,” she says. “As the vice president of broadcast, my role is to help my fellow
classmates to produce stories. If they ever needed help writing scripts for their stories, I’m there to advise them on how to make it interesting and intriguing to the audience.” Through TV production Tate has won a couple of awards. “I was selected to host the closing ceremonies of this big convention the TV production class goes to every year,” she says. “I’ve hosted the closing ceremonies twice.” The convention is called Student Television Network (STN) and television production schools attend this event. She was selected through an audition process. She had to submit an audition tape a month in advance. That tape had to show someone who can recite a script given to them, and commit it to memory and someone who has a strong on-air presence coupled with a good personality. Fong was one of 12 students from across the country who hosted the ceremonies. The TV production class was also recognized for its work in the Sweet 16 competition. “It requires a group to plan, shoot and edit a TV broadcast in 16 hours, which sounds a lot easier than it really is,” she says. “The show is to be produced around a word. This was our first time entering in the competition and we were very surprised that we won first place.” Fong was born a U.S. citizen, but she was raised in Singapore and came to the U.S. at age 10. She spoke English, but switching to an American school was and adjustment. Going to school in Singapore was different. “We didn’t have to change classes every hour,” she says. “One thing I really like about schooling in America is that the focus isn’t strictly on academics. It gives students the opportunity to showcase their talents. There is an emphasis on extracurricular to show what you can do after the school bell rings.” Fong’s extracurricular activities include the Science National Honor Society, Social Science Honor Society, the English National Honor Society and Interact. Her college plans are set. She is the winner of a Posse Scholarship and she will attend Mt. Holyoke. She’s leaning toward majoring in broadcast communications. By Linda Rodriguez Bernfeld
NICOLE TATE Softball is huge for Palmetto High School junior Nicole Tate. She has been playing softball since she was 11-yearsold. In high school, she has been on the team for three years, playing outfield, usually left or right. Tate loves the game so much that at one point she was playing for three teams and going to school. The schedule was so challenging and tiring that she had to give up the league games. Tate says she played other sports before settling on softball when she was six or seven years old. “Actually, when I was little one of the Palmetto players got me into it and I’ve loved it ever since,” she says. Playing softball doesn’t leave Tate too much time for community service, but this summer she plans on working with the Miami Stingrays to help coach the 12 and under kids as a volunteer. Outside of softball, she has volunteered at Paws 4 You at PetSmart, helping to get dogs adopted. “We help them get adopted and find families so they won’t have to go through the Humane Society,” Tate says. “When I worked them I would walk the dogs to show them off to people when they were at the store.” Tate even adopted a dog, a German shepherd-husky mix. Now she’s getting involved in helping
raise money for a new venture, The Miracle League, an offshoot of the Howard Palmetto Baseball Softball Association that will build a field for children with disabilities to play baseball. “Being a softball player myself, I like to help kids,” she says. Tate attended one of the early meetings for the Miracle League where they discussed potential baseball fields. She’s planning to get her softball team to organize a fundraiser to help the Miracle League build a field for children with disabilities. “Hopefully sometime this year they’ll have their location picked and we’ll actually raise the money,” Tate says. “We’re trying to get it in the Pinecrest/Palmetto Bay area. It would be great to have all these people here. You need so much room for these types of fields.” The field will be different than a regular field because the bases are built into the ground to accommodate wheelchairs or other special needs. “There is also a buddy system,” she says. “You help them hit and you help them run. You become their friend and someone they can trust.” There are Miracle League fields all over the world, but until now Miami-Dade did not have one. The fields can accommodate not only special needs children, but could be used by veterans who lost limbs in a war. That’s one of the reasons that the effort includes not only building the field, but providing lights as well. At school, Tate has volunteered for a variety of events, including Plant the Pride. She is in Health Occupational Students of America (HOSA) and HIV Peer Educators. HOSA members participate in competitions and she has won first place for her work on nutrition at the regional competition and went on to the state competition where she was ranked in the top 50. Tate’s college goal is to go into pre-med and work in some capacity in an operating room in her career. She is considering becoming an anesthesiologist or perhaps going into sports medicine or orthopedic surgery. By Linda Rodriguez Bernfeld
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VICTOR NAZIAZENI Victor Naziazeni is the Gulliver Prep nominee for the Silver Knight in the Vocational/Technical category. Naziazeni is involved in both the architecture and engineering programs at Gulliver.
In the engineering program, they learn technical and software skills in the classroom and then apply those skills in extracurricular projects. “These projects try to have a real world impact on the lives of other people,” Naziazeni says. “I was project manager for the open device project for the National Engineering Design Challenge.” The challenge asks schools to design and develop a device for a disabled person. The first round involves about 300 high schools around the nation. As project manager, Naziazeni looked around the community to find people with disabilities in the workplace. Gulliver ended up working with Scott Dorfman, a computer teacher with cerebral palsy. “He only has motor control of his left arm,” Naziazeni says. “He expressed one of his difficulties as the inability to open or close a door from his wheelchair.” The students developed a lightweight mechanical arm that can be attached to any wheelchair. “It allows anyone in a wheelchair to open or close a door with only one arm,” Naziazeni says. “We finished in second place.” While Gulliver didn’t take top prize, they did help someone in need. Dorfman contin-
ues to use the device every day. Another of Naziazeni’s engineering projects is in use in Haiti. He helped develop a self-contained solar-powered water filtration system (called Hydrating Haiti) that can produce enough clean water for 400 people a day. “It uses a UV water filter and sediment filter to take any water source and convert it into potable water,” Naziazeni says. “Three months ago, a service group was going to Haiti and offered to take our device. So the device is in service at a pediatric hospital.” In architecture, Naziazeni learned drafting and software skills. He put those skills to use for the Fairchild Tropical Garden Challenge, a series of contests to promote a sustainable earth. This year, Gulliver students designed a green roof for the cafeteria and a green wall. “I’ve been in contact with the administration and they are interested in constructing it,” Naziazeni says. “It’s promoting sustainability, green construction and green awareness in schools. It’s resource neutral. All the water, all the electricity and fertilizer come from the roof itself.” The project includes a water collection system, solar panels and composting. “The surplus electricity and water will be
resourced back into the school to lower electrical and water costs,” Naziazeni says. Outside of engineering and architecture, Naziazeni is president of UNI Teen, a club founded just last year. “We do large fundraising events,” he says. “We raise money and invest this money on international projects in a developing world. Last year we constructed a well in Ethiopia. This year we are helping raise money for a dental operation for a child in Honduras and to construct a school in Haiti.” Naziazeni is also a member of the service club Interact, the National Honor Society, the National History Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta. He has been a member of the Gulliver swim team since he was in the sixth grade, competing in the 100-meter freestyle. He is also a member of Big Gator Swimming. Naziazeni has sent college applications to Princeton, MIT, Harvard, Columbia, Penn, Carnegie Mellon, Rice, the University of Florida and the University of Miami. He is trying to decide on whether to major in electrical or mechanical engineering. His plan calls for a degree in engineering and then going for his MBA. By Linda Rodriguez Bernfeld
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resource to tap. The concept came to Lerner when she saw all the things Gulliver graduates do for the school through that school’s alumni association. While Lerner’s two older daughters attended Palmetto like their mom, her youngest went to Gulliver. The idea of an alumni association is not new. It was tried a decade ago but Lerner is bringing it back. Other public high schools such as Miami Beach and Miami Southwest have strong alumni associations. “Palmetto has some pretty significant alumni,” she said. “With all the things I’m doing with the schools, it seemed like a no brainer that I revive that effort.” Palmetto’s principal, Howard Weiner, is in favor of the idea. “The essence of Miami Palmetto Senior High School is the success story of our alumni,” he said. Lerner is tag teaming with the upcoming reunion in hopes of building momentum for the alumni association. One of the difficulties in creating an alumni association is putting together a
good alumni database. Although the school recently celebrated its 50th anniversary, and 760 alumni became members of the event’s Facebook page, there are many more alumni whose information needs to be added. The Class of ’71 hired a reunion company, First Class Reunions, to help with the event, but found the data base for Palmetto to be incomplete, said Carol Tragash (Class of ’71). “We’re working hard to reach everyone but our data base is ancient,” she said. “Even those who are not planning to attend, if they could go and update their information it will help for future events.” Tragash attended the Class of ’70’s reunion, the first time she’s been back since her 10th reunion. “It was just so much fun to share the evening with people either we knew, or experienced the same time of life,” she said. Palmetto groups are opening their reunions to grads from a range of years. For example, the Class of ’70 welcomed grads from ’68 to ’72.
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“Anyone is welcome,” Tragash said. “Someone wrote on our Facebook page, ‘but I graduated in 74.’ I really want to encourage everyone to come.” The cost of attending the Class of ’71
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Learning Experience School students competing in meet Heading off to the Penn Relays later this month are (l-r) Robbie Bertran, David Rams, Coach Daniel Cartaya, Albert Johnson and Joseph Paz
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Each morning, four young men from the Learning Experience School go to the track at Tropical Park to practice the 100-meter dash and the 4 x 100 relay. The practices begin with stretching and leg exercises and then they begin to race, practicing handoffs for the relay and finishing with the 100-meter dash. The team is coached by Daniel Cartaya, the school’s assistant development director, who hopes to have them ready in time for the Penn Relays on Apr. 28-30. Albert Johnson (A.J.), David Rams, Robbie Bertran and Joseph Paz will be making the trip to Philadelphia, and it all started because Cartaya was trying to get Rams onto the Special Olympics Team USA. “I was calling around to and I got in touch with Nancy Sawyer who is vice president of Special Olympics Florida. We were going around all sorts of possibilities,” he said. He learned that it was too late to get Rams on Team USA, but loved the suggestion they try entering the Special Olympics component of the Penn Relays. The Penn Relays are a place for the elite track and field athletes to compete. Established in 1895, it is one of the elite events in the track and field world. According to the Penn Relays website, more athletes compete at the event than compete at the Olympics. When he contacted the Penn Relays, Cartaya realized he actually had two athletes that could enter for the 100-meter dash — Johnson is faster than Rams in that event. Since there also were slots available for the 4 x 100 relay, they submitted a team for that event as well.
“They have to qualify,” said Cristina Cartaya, the school’s executive director. “Based on times, two of our students qualified in the 100. Those two and another two qualified in the 4 x 100 relays.” Johnson has the fastest times. Unofficially, in practice, he’s run the 100 in 12.51. His fastest Special Olympics time is 12.7 seconds. Rams, the Miami-Dade Special Olympics Athlete of the Year, has a practice time of 12.82. His fastest Special Olympics time is 13 seconds, but his coach said he actually slipped in the race. Paz’s fastest time is 15.12 and Bertran’s is 14.2. They qualified for the relay. “The fastest time at the Penn Relays is 12 seconds flat,” Daniel Cartaya said. “We’ll see. With the crowd and the competition, they may run faster.” What’s amazing is that this is only the third year of the track and field program at the school. “We started the first year with four students going to the track and field competitions in Orlando,” Cristina Cartaya said. “Last year we took 23 medals.” The team recently competed in the county’s Special Olympics and will be going to the statewide Special Olympics Games in Orlando. Also amazing is that the boys don’t focus only on track and field, they have basketball first and then begin training for track and field after basketball season. Fundraising has started to help send the team to the Penn Relays. AFirst Giving page is being set up for donations. Links can be found at <www.TheLearningExperienceSchool.org> and the Learning Experience School’s Facebook page. At the school, there will be bake sales and car washes to raise funds.
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The 20th annual Palmer Trinity Book Fair earlier this month featured the celebrated author and National Public Radio book reviewer Alan Cheuse. The Palmer Book Fair is well known not only because of the authors that speak at the brunch, but because of the incredible themed tables. This year’s table themes ranged from Breakfast at Tiffany’s and On the Beach to Putting on the Ritz. One table featured peacocks, prompting the head of school Sean Murphy to quip in his welcome speech that “no peacocks were harmed in the preparation of this brunch.” Murphy told the gathering that while the tables were fabulous, the Book Fair has become special over the years because of the books presented and the people who attend. “There is an abiding love for books,” he said. That love of books and an innovative summer reading list convinced Mitchell Kaplan, owner of Books and Books, to send his twin sons to Palmer. Kaplan promised to stay involved even though his sons are graduating. “This school distinguishes itself,” he said. The theme of the love of books was continued when Cheuse spoke. Cheuse has reviewed books on NPR for more than two decades and is a respected writer. He has written five novels, many short stories and a memoir. His latest novel is Song of the Slaves in the Desert, which delves into the world of southern slavery. Interestingly, by the time he finished the book, he was a grandfather to a child adopted from Ethiopia. “Books are everything to writers,” Cheuse said. “We hope they are everything to readers.”
He spoke about a writer who sent his grandmother his first book after it was published. The grandmother was quite religious and when she received the book, she sent him a note of thanks, but told him, “I have the books I need – the Bible and the Sears catalog!” “Whether we need the bible, we need to augment it with other visions,” Cheuse said. “Books help us understand and rejuvenate ourselves.” Cheuse said there are characters in novels that we know better than people we grew up with. In the question and answer session, he was asked about his work as a writer and as a reviewer for NPR. “We are the only broadcast network in the history of civilization that takes books seriously,” he said. To deliver his reviews, Cheuse reads three to five books a week and then features those he has enjoyed. To date, he has given very few negative reviews. “For every book I review, I read five to 10 others,” Cheuse said. One of the questions he fielded was about the future of books in this digital age where people are reading books on their phones, on I-Pads or on readers such as Kindle or Nook. “I think books will go on,” he said. “Twenty-five percent of every book will come in hardcover.” Regarding the contentious debate in Congress about cutting federal funding for NPR, Cheuse said if funding is reduced, NPR would survive in urban areas; but it would limit access to multiple points of view for people who live in more remote areas. The book fair raises money for the Matheson Library headed by Ruthanne Vogel, which has a collection of more than 19,000 books, videos and magazines.
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Thinking about starting a business? BY PAT MORGAN
Have you dreamed of owning and operating your own business? Thought about being your own boss? Sixtyseven percent of respondents in a recent Yahoo small business survey said they wanted to start a company. From teens and college students to retirees, immigrants and young mothers, more people than ever before are interested in starting a business. Getting started seems to be easier than staying solvent. Sustaining business over the long haul is where many owners stumble and fall. According to the SBA, seven out of 10 new firms survive at least two years, and about half of new businesses fail within the first five years. Many people jump into business with unrealistic expectations about what it takes to be successful. Being a good attorney, chef or technician does not ensure that you will be a successful business owner. Dan, a top salesman for a local insurance firm, discovered just that when he started his own company a few years ago. Dan quickly learned that the skills that had taken him to the top in sales were not adequate to run a company. By the time he hired me to help, Dan was deeply mired in problems. Micromanaging his staff and trying to do everything himself, he was stressed and exhausted. His overbearing management style was creating tension and alienating his team. His lack of understanding about finances was causing cash flow challenges and stifling growth. He was drowning in business issues beyond his grasp. Dan might have become an SBA failure statistic had he not gotten the help he needed. Together we created a strategy to address the problems and set his firm on the course to success. Owning, operating and growing a successful business is challenging. Before you rush into ownership, take time to set yourself up for success. Here are a few
things to think about: • DO YOUR HOMEWORK Ask questions, research, read, listen and learn. Find out about the industry, the competition and the marketplace. Talk to people in the business to get their perspectives; tap into their wisdom. • CHECK WITH THE EXPERTS Get advice from reputable professionals who can guide you through the maze of setting up a company, structuring finances and making sure all paperwork is in order. Meet with an attorney, banker, CPA and financial advisor for starters. • HAVE A FINANCIAL RESERVE Avoid building a new business under pressure to be profitable from the start. Make sure you have funding available to see you through the early stages of establishing your company. • DEVELOP A PLAN Create a clear plan to guide you in managing your business. Your plan will help you stay focused on taking the steps that will lead to success. Get the support you need. It can be lonely starting a business. Ask success partners to help you. A mentor, coach or board of advisors can offer support, perspective and also act as a sounding board to help you make a strong start. Pat Morgan, MBA and professional coach, works with busy professionals to become more profitable and productive by capitalizing on their strengths and taking focused action to create powerful change. Contact her at 305-458-2849 or send email to PatMorgan@SmoothSailingSuccess.com or go to her website at www.SmoothSailingSuccess.com.
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Local artist exhibits work in new show at Datran Center
Guests view the artwork of Deborah Blank during the opening reception at the Datran Center on Apr.1 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– BY ROBERT HAMILTON
Places, Blackman’s Gallery in Bayside Downtown Miami, Cultural Art Exhibition Artist Deborah Blank, the art director at in Melbourne, ArtWorks Gallery in Miami, Temple Bet Shira’s school and at Greenfield MiArte Gallery in Coral Gables, Picture Source in Miami, Sun Trust Art Day School, celebrated the Exhibit in Downtown Miami, opening reception of her curCoral Gables Art for Public rent art show at the Datran Places, and Lowe Art Museum Center in Dadeland on Apr. 1. benefit in Coral Gables Attending the event were In addition to her private more than 150 art enthusiwork, she was chosen to design asts, teachers, parents and fabrics for Miami manufacturer friends. Comfort Inc. who integrated Blank, a native Miamian, is her designs in an exclusive an art educator and the recipiproduct line used by several ent of the Deaver Foundation national department stores. for Excellence in Teaching Deborah Blank For those who missed her art Award. She also is a prolific ––––––––––––––––––– opening reception on Apr. 1, artist whose strength is a great diversity combined with her true passion for you still can catch her exhibit in the Datran Center Lobby through Apr. 30. Portion of all the arts. She has exhibited her work in various ven- sales from the current exhibition will be ues, including the Bandel Gallery in donated to the Red Cross Disaster Fund. You also may visit her website at Downtown Miami, Beaux Arts show in Coral Gables, Miami Beach Art for Public <www.DeborahBlank.com>.
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Lecture, art exhibition, film festival to commemorate Holocaust, Memorial Day, Israeli Independence Day Linda K. Landy ALPER JCC NEWS My children asked me what I wanted for Mother’s Day. I responded immediately: Boredom. This year has been non-stop activity highlighted by my son’s wedding. No sooner did I recover from the wedding, it was time to do the taxes and fly to Denver for my husband’s annual professional meeting. I arrived home just in time to prepare for Passover. The dishes are still not put away and two more Jewish observances are popping up. Mark your calendar. The Alper JCC will observe Holocaust
Memorial Day with a book review and art exhibit. A few days later, they will celebrate Israel’s 63rd year of Independence with a film festival. All events are free and open to the community. Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Memorial Day) Michael Hirsh The Liberators: America’s Witnesses to the Holocaust Sunday, May 1, at 4 p.m. Author and journalist Michael Hirsh discusses his interviews of more than 150 American WWII veterans who were part of the Allied forces who liberated hundreds of Nazi concentration and slave labor camps. Elsa Wachs and Linda Dubin Garfield: Uncompleted Journey: Two Artistic Responses to the Holocaust Opens Sunday, May 1, at 3 p.m.
The beautiful and haunting photo/collage exhibition by artist Elsa Wachs commemorates the uncompleted lives taken in the Holocaust. Fallen Leaves focuses on 10 lost members of the Wachs family tree. In Behind the Seen/Scene, Linda Dubin Garfield incorporates her present day photographs taken in Eastern Europe with historical Holocaust photographs. The exhibit will be at the Futernick Family Art Gallery through June 19. Yom Ha’atzma’ut (Israel Independence Day) The Matchmaker Wednesday, May 4, at 7:30 p.m. This movie takes place in 1968 Haifa. A teenage boy gets a summer job with a Holocaust survivor who makes ends meet by brokering marriages and smuggling goods. Throughout the summer, the mysterious matchmaker takes the boy under his wing as the boy spies on the potential matches to verify that they are truly in need of love. (Hebrew with English subtitles.) Romance in a Can Film Festival The Best Israeli Short Films Monday, May 9, at 7 p.m. The Sam Spiegel School for Film and Television, pioneers of the Israeli film renaissance, presents five award-winning short films. The evening begins with a French wine tasting at 7 p.m., and the films start at 7:30 p.m. Bedouin Sand, Omri Levy Nine-year-old Roy falls in love with a
bottle of colored sand that a Bedouin tries to sell him in Sinai. He learns that wanting and needing is not the same thing. Cock Fight, Sigalit Liphshitz On a hot summer day an Israeli chicken breeder and his Romanian worker are driving chickens to the market. They are halted at a Palestinian road-block. In order to pass through the farmer is forced to confront the commander in charge, a former worker in his chicken-coop. Diploma, Yaelle Kayam Set in Hebron on the night of the Jewish settlement Masquerade, 15-yearold Samer insists on taking his older sister Ayat to collect her diploma from the Palestinian university. As they make their way across rooftops and through narrow alleys, they must avoid the settlers, the army and curious foreign news reporters. Tolca Mama, Maaya Rassin Yasha arrives at the Dead Sea to fulfill his mother’s last wish by spreading her ashes in the wind over the sea, but he finds it difficult to say goodbye. (Arabic with English subtitles.) Underdog, Eran Merav Natti is a rejected boy in a boarding school, unaware of the reality of his situation. He meets a girl who interests him and soon learns some painful truths. For more information call 205-2719000, ext. 268 or visit <www.alperjcc.org>.
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Palmetto Elementary drama program keeps on going BY LINDA RODRIGUEZ BERNFELD
For more than 10 years, Palmetto Elementary School fourth grade teacher Cheryl Ferrer has overseen a drama club that helps children realize their potential. The children audition in September for the program that calls for after school meetings and 7:15 a.m. rehearsals two or three days a week. Despite the early start, the club is very popular and boasts 47 young members. “This year we competed at the Youth Fair,” Ferrer says. “The kids did really well. It was mostly fifth graders, some in fourth grade.” The children give coffee house performances, presenting different monologues or skits that showcase their talCheryl Ferrer ents in a less formal ––––––––––––– environment. On April 28-29, the students will present the Spring Musical, The Rockin Tale of Snow White. The production will be at
at school. “This is such a special school,” she says. “This is my school and I love it. My kids went there and I’m hoping their kids will go there.” Along with the rehearsals, Ferrer helps the fifth graders prepare for their magnet school auditions. Her students tend to be successful in their auditions. “All of my leads have made it to the New World School of the Arts,” she says. “They all seem to follow it and love it.” Fellow teacher Aileen Bogert has had two daughters go through the program and now another daughter is taking part. “I don’t know what she does with these children, she is like a magician,” Bogert says. “She expects them to be prepared. Pictured are Palmetto Elementary School cast members from The Rockin Tale of Snow White (l-r) Mikayla They are responsible for knowing the Bentolila, Matthew Buttafucco(Prince Charming, Virginia Boone, Katherine Diez and Shelby Wasserman. schedule. They have to be ready when ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– they go to rehearsal. It’s a lot of team They start talking about the spring work. They learn a lot of skills from the Palmetto Senior High School, 7460 SW musical in December then rehearse from drama club.” 118 St. Bogert’s older daughter is at the New “We have evil queens, Snow White, January through April, with a week off for World School of the Arts and the second Prince Charming and our seven dwarfs,” spring break and two weeks off for FCAT. one auditioned successfully for This year, FCAT testing was done in April Ferrer says. “The music is phenomenal.” Southwood, but opted to go to Carver rather than March, which would make most show directors nervous. Ferrer just Middle instead. Both were leads in the spring production. takes it in stride. Because she sees how the drama pro“They are doing great,” she says. “They gram can make a difference in a student’s were pretty well prepared beforehand so life, Bogert often recommends the club for we are tweaking things now.” her students. The children involved are taking part “For some kids, it really makes a differbecause they want to be a part of the proence because it makes them be a part of a gram. group,” she says. “That changes their “They auditioned to be in the club,” whole experience at school. I had no idea Ferrer says. “It is the best help for their my daughter could sing, and I had no idea reading, if they have any reading issues. she could act. She is a different kid. Their self esteem goes sky high.” Cheryl does a great job of fostering that at There is tremendous parental involvement as well. Ferrer says the parents are an early age.” Tickets for the spring musical may be half the reason she continues the program; that and the support she receives purchased at the door for $5.
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Lauren Book walks to advocate for abuse victims, change state laws BY LINDA RODRIGUEZ BERNFELD
For years, Lauren Book was physically, sexually and emotionally abused by her female nanny. After revealing the abuse to her family, Book and her father, lobbyist Ron Book, worked to change Florida laws to help to make it easier for abusers to be brought to justice. Along with working to change state laws, Book began the Lauren’s Kids Foundation, a nonprofit organization to help survivors and to prevent abuse through education. The foundation has a prevention program for school children in grades K-5 called Safer, Smarter Kids. “We do talk about secrets and surprises and what is a safe touch,” Book says. “We were featured on the Lisa Ling Show on the O Network. The goal is to continue to fund the program in schools.” Book has a written a memoir about her experiences entitled Its Okay to Tell. She signed copies of the book recently at Books and Books in Coral Gables to mark the memoir’s release. Tracy Alonzo Mourning introduced her. “It’s a real tool for anybody that wants to look at the prevention of abuse,” Book says, “how a victim of abuse can become victorious Lauren Book’s memoir It’s Okay to Tell was launched at a and a thriving survivor. It’s my signing in Books and Books in Coral Gables. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– process of healing and relates how of 500 miles and went through three pairs my family came to do what we did.” From Books and Books she headed to of shoes. This year, the 39-day walk is Key West to begin the Walk in My Shoes 1,000 miles long. “It’s an incredible activity, it’s an trek to Tallahassee. “The walk is a program on its own,” she incredible walk,” she says. “We’ve says. “We’re starting the walk in Key West touched so many people and changed so and we’re walking all the way to many lives.” The walk also brings attention to legislaTallahassee. Our Rally in Tally will be on tion to be voted on by Florida lawmakers. April 26.” While on the walk, Book and her Last year’s legislation eliminated the statue entourage will stop at every sexual assault of limitations on abuse. This year the legislation calls for the continued funding of treatment center along the way. “They don’t have to suffer in silence, sexual treatment centers. Since 2002, Book and her father have they can become thriving survivors,” she says. “Ninety-five percent of sexual abuse been successful in advocating for more is preventable through education and than a dozen laws that have passed by the legislature. awareness.” For more information, go to <www.lauThis is the second year Book has walked to Tallahassee. Last year she walked a total renskids.org>.
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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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Miami-Dade County’s Web portal marks first decade BY LEE STEPHENS
A decade ago, the iPod was released, Google posted a profit for the first time, and miamidade.gov made its debut. As Miami-Dade County marks the 10th anniversary of its Web portal, the evolution of service delivery from actual to virtual is a reminder that when it comes to technology, change is the only constant. Today’s miamidade.gov averages more than a million visits each month, has 88,000 registered members, 38,000 of whom subscribe to weekly email alerts on a range of topics. There are tens of thousands of content pages and more than 100 online services can be found on miamidade.gov. There is even a smartphone application called 311Direct. Few would have predicted miamidade.gov’s rapid growth when it was released in April 2001 but by sticking to a simple guiding principle of putting the customer first, that is exactly what has happened.
“I wanted to make miamidade.gov innovative, service-centric, not department-centric,” said Judi Zito, director of the Government Information Center. When she started the online services team in 2001, Zito believed strongly that citizens should not have to know the county’s organizational chart to be able to find what they needed. With that, a small but enthusiastic group of Web professionals went about building miamidade.gov. Online payments made its first appearance later in 2001 with parking ticket payments and occupational license renewals. The GISbased applications “My Home” and “My Neighborhood,” released in 2002, gave the public direct access to data that previously could only be obtained through a Realtor or by calling the Property Appraiser’s Office. Webcasting went live in 2006 making government more transparent than ever. The virtual anniversary celebration continues throughout April featuring factoids about miamidade.gov on the county’s website.
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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 28 - April 3, 2011.
ARSON None AUTO THEFT None ASSAULT None BATTERY None BURGLARY (COMMERCIAL) None BURGLARY (RESIDENCE) Case # 1101214 Location: 8600 Block of SW 68 Ct On April 1, sometime between 0730 hrs, and 1409 hrs, unknown offender(s) gained entry into the victim’s residence by prying open a front door and stole jewelry, currency, and computer equipment. The estimated value of the stolen property is $65,000. The case is presently under investigation. Case # 1101226 Location: 5900 Block of SW 128 St On April 2, at approximately 1031 hrs, unknown offender(s) attempted to gain entry into the victim’s residence. The unknown offender(s) fled the scene before the police arrived. Case # 1101236 Location: 7900 Block of SW 136 St On April 2, at approximately 2358 hrs, unknown offender(s) gained entry into the victim’s residence, which is vacant, through an open rear sliding glass door. ROBBERY None SEX CRIME None
HOMICIDE None THEFT Case # 1101175 Location: 11927 S Dixie Hwy (IHOP) On March 29, sometime between 1230 hrs, and 1309 hrs, unknown offender(s) stole an envelope containing currency from the listed premises. The total amount of currency stolen is $1,200. The case is under investigation. Case # 1101212 Location: 7560 SW 118 St (Palmetto High School) On April 1, at approximately 0928 hrs, unknown offender(s) stole the victim’s cellular phone. The estimated value of the stolen property is $400. Case # 1101213 Location: 12855 S Dixie Hwy (Suniland Park) On March 31, at approximately 1930 hrs, unknown offender(s) stole the victim’s cellular phone. The estimated value of the stolen property is $500. Case # 1101224 Location: 7600 SW 104 St (Parking Lot) Sometime between April 1, 1330 hrs, and April 2, 0950 hrs, unknown offender(s) stole the victim’s trailer. The estimated value of the stolen property is $2,500. The case is presently under investigation. Case # 1101229 Location: 9621 S Dixie Hwy (Evening Delight) On April 2, at approximately 1453 hrs, a known offender, an employee, stole currency from the listed business. The amount of currency stolen is $49. The case is presently under investigation.
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Crime Report The following is a list of crimes reported to the Village of Pinecrest Police Department during the week of April 4 - 10, 2011
ARSON None AUTO THEFT Case # 1101347 Location: 11825 S Dixie Hwy (Parking Lot) On April 10, sometime between 0900 hrs, and 1600 hrs, a known offender stole the victim’s 2007 Ford F250. The case is presently under investigation. ASSAULT Case # 1101282 Location: 7700 Block of SW 117 St On April 5, sometime between 0400 and1434 hrs, a known offender, armed with an assault rifle, threatened to kill the victims. The offender was arrested and charged with aggravated assault. BATTERY Case # 1101328 Location: 6800 Block of N Kendall Dr On April 9, at approximately 0013 hrs, after having a verbal altercation, a known offender struck the victim on the face. The offender was arrested and charged with battery. BURGLARY (COMMERCIAL) None BURGLARY (RESIDENCE) None ROBBERY None SEX CRIME None HOMICIDE None
THEFT Case # 1101251 Location: 11301 S Dixie Hwy (Parking Lot) On April 4, sometime between 0700 hrs, and 0812 hrs, unknown offender(s) stole a decal from the victim’s vehicle. The estimated value of the stolen property is $4. Case # 1101284 Location: 12855 S Dixie Hwy (Suniland Park) On April 4, sometime between 1900 hrs, and 2130 hrs, unknown offender(s) stole the victim’s wallet. The estimated value of the stolen property is not known at this time. Case # 1101293 Location: 5855 SW 111 St (Community Center) On April 6, sometime between 0830 hrs, and 1020 hrs, unknown offender(s) stole the victim’s wallet. The estimated value of the stolen property including currency is $385. Case # 1101296 Location: 13501 S Dixie Hwy (Home Depot) On April 6, at approximately 1445 hrs, a known offender was observed taking merchandise and exiting the store making no attempt to pay. The offender was arrested and charged with theft. The estimated value of the stolen property is $38. Case # 1101312 Location: 10401 S Dixie Hwy (Shell Gas Station) On April 8, at approximately 0029, unknown offender(s) pumped an unknown amount of gasoline and fled the scene without paying. The total amount is not known at this time. The case is presently under investigation.
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YMCA to break ground for center’s expansion BY LILYVANIA MIKULSKI The YMCA of Greater Miami will begin construction on the expansion of the South Dade YMCA Family Center with a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, May 5, at 9:30 a.m., at the center, 9355 SW 134 St. The community is invited to attend and participate in the celebration of what will be the flagship family center for the YMCA of Greater Miami. “Commencing construction on our new family center is a huge milestone for the Y as we continue on our goal to impact as many people as possible in the communities we serve,” said Alfred Sanchez, president and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Miami. “This expansion alone will allow the Y to serve more than 30,000 people in the South Dade area. “With four family centers in Miami-Dade, and more to come, the Y is working to ensure that every person has affordable access to essential health and social programs.” After conducting a study to determine the types of services and programs area residents desired, the Y designed a center with the residents’ specific needs in mind. Working with architecture firm Borrelli + Partners and construction company Gerrits Construction, the Y will convert the current facility into a mod-
Rendering of the expanded South Dade YMCA Family Center ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ern 36,000-square-foot center. The expanded wellness center with cardiovascular equip- of activities for kids and adults including facility will provide a new gathering place ment, resistance training equipment and free- group fitness classes like Yoga, Pilates, Boot where all community members will enjoy an weights; two exercise studios for group fit- Camp, Step, Silver Sneakers, and Spinning array of programming focusing on youth ness classes; an outdoor sports court; an taught by the Y’s professional, certified development, healthy living and social activity center; locker rooms that include a instructors. Youth programs like summer responsibility. family change area; a kids adventure center camp, soccer, flag football and basketball The Y bought the facility in 2002, and with a play yard, and a supervised child will be hosted at nearby locations while the since then has renovated it multiple times to watch center. An outdoor swimming pool current facility is under construction. address the needs of the community. The cur- offering a wide range of aquatic activity also For more information about the South rent expansion will add an indoor gymnasi- is in the works. Dade YMCA Family Center, call 305-254um for all weather play and for space for While the new facility is under construc- 0310 or visit online at camp and community groups; an extensive tion, Y members can still enjoy a full-range <www.ymcamiami.org>.
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Commissioner presents proclamation to the Forgotten Children’s Festival
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Miami-Dade Commissioner Carlos A. Gimenez presented on Apr. 2 a proclamation to the Voices for Children Foundation in honor of the Forgotten Children’s Festival. The festival began in the morning with a march along Biscayne Boulevard with participants carrying life-size cutouts representing the thousands of children in the foster care system. The half-day event also included an art walk where students artwork was displayed for the “Who’s got your back” contest, performances by the Miami Heat dancers, face-painting, and play areas.
Voices for Children Foundation serves as the fundraising arm of the Guardian Ad Litem Program that represents abandoned, abused and neglected children in court proceedings. Voices also provides financial assistance to meet these children’s medical, educational, and social needs. “Every day, 850 children enter the foster care system across the country; that’s six per day in Miami-Dade County,” Commissioner Gimenez said. “Thanks to Voices for Children these vulnerable children have a voice and are not forgotten.” For information on Voices for Children Foundation, visit <www.beavoice.org>.
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Legendary college football coach Bobby Bowden visited and Florida Marlins president David Samson became a Hall-ofFamer, but the long-term impact of the recent Make-a-Wish Foundation’s “Ultimate Sports Auction” has yet to be seen. That’s because the $125,000 raised will grant the wishes of 25 children with lifethreatening medical conditions. The event has raised nearly $4 million in its 18-year history. Taking place recently at the Doral Golf Resort and Spa, the fundraiser included more than 140 auction items, with local and national sports celebrities auctioning elaborate experiences throughout the evening. Bowden was joined by three of his Florida State quarterbacks — Danny Kanell, Drew Weatherford and Casey Weldon — while attendees also got to rub elbows with Vince Young, Andre Dawson, Howard Schnellenberger, Bernie Kosar, Lesley Visser, Bryant McKinnie, Keith Sims, and Peter DeBoer. Samson was inducted into the Make-AWish Foundation of Southern Florida’s
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Save yourself from shock BY KENT CROOK
President, Wiremasters Electric May is national Electrical Safety Month, a good time to remind ourselves of ways to treat electricity with respect. We take electricity for granted because it’s part of our homes, businesses and public buildings, but carelessness in the use of it in our homes and at the worksite can result in serious injury, fires and possibly even death. Most electrical accidents come from one of the following factors — unsafe equipment or installation, unsafe environment or unsafe work practices. ELECTRICAL SAFETY IN THE HOME INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING REMINDERS: • Use only appliances and equipment approved by Underwriters Laboratories. (Look for the UL listing on the label). • Keep all radios, hair dryers and other appliances secured or out of bathrooms. Hair dryers should never be used near water-filled tubs and sinks. Teach your children that electricity and water don’t mix. • Don’t overload electrical outlets. If your TV picture shrinks or flickers when major appliances are turned on or if you notice that fuses or circuit breakers blow out frequently, then you should have your circuits and wiring checked. • Never unplug or carry an appliance by its cord. Don’t run cords under carpets or furniture. The cords can overheat and/or become frayed. • Teach your children not to poke things into electrical outlets, toasters or any other appliance, whether they’re on or off. OUTDOOR SAFETY REMINDERS FOR YOUR HOME INCLUDE: • Keep all ladders and tools at least 10 feet away from any power lines. Put up ladders only when you have work to do. Make sure that if the ladder fell, it would not contact any power lines or electrical equipment. • Any outdoor outlets should be on a circuit that is protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). These
WIREMASTERS are required in newer homes in bathrooms, garages, outdoors and near sinks. GFCIs can be added as a temporary plug-in adapter, added as a replacement outlet or installed as a circuit breaker. Check with your electrician for options. • Teach your children not to fly kites near power lines or around electrical substations. • Teach your children not to climb or play in trees if there are power lines nearby or lines touching or growing through the branches. ELECTRICAL SAFETY IN YOUR WORKPLACE INCLUDES REMINDERS SUCH AS: • Train of all employees to make them thoroughly familiar with safety procedures for their jobs. • Use insulating protective equipment. • Properly maintain tools that help protect workers against electric hazards. When a defect is found in a tool, it should be removed from service and tagged so that no one will use it until it has been repaired or replaced. • Where extension cords are used, make sure that they are factory-assembled, threewire type cord sets. • Do not remove cords from receptacles by pulling on the cords themselves. • Use double-insulated tools and equipment that are distinctively marked. • Visually inspect all electrical equipment before use. Remove from service tools with frayed cords, missing ground prongs, cracked tool casings, etc. Although Electrical Safety Month only comes once a year, it’s important for you to pay attention to the basic safety rules all year long. Your life depends on it.
Kent Crook is president of Wiremasters Electric. Contact him at 305-378-4011 or visit <www.kcwiremasters.com> for more information.
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Audi A5 Cabriolet is a ragtop with style and performance Ron Beasley AUTOMOTIVE EDITOR
LET’S TALK CARS It’s difficult to find a good ragtop these days, what with all the new retractable hardtop technology available. But, if you are in the market for a soft-top convertible, check out the Audi A5 Cabriolet and sister sport model S5 Cabriolet. The 2011 Audi A5/S5 Cabriolets are really quite special automobiles because they continue the tradition of carefree driving with the joy of a soft top. And, with an overall length of 182.1 inches, they have an exceptionally roomy interior, even in the back seats, and with the same sophistication as their hardtop counterparts. However, they incorporate a power folding multi-layer acoustic soft top capable of retracting in 17 seconds, even while the car is moving at speeds up to 31 mph. The A5 (our test vehicle) has a refined suspension developed from Audi’s extensive racing experience and it delivers a ride that is both comfortable and capable, with superb
handling and razor-sharp response. It has a low and muscular look, with a high shoulder line and a steeply raked windshield. The Audi singleframe grille dominates the front, while available LED taillights distinguish the rear. With the soft top raised, the A5 Cabriolet maintains its coupe look, while lowering it turns it into another vehicle altogether. The A5 has an ergonomic interior designed around driver and passenger comfort, with high-quality leather and rich materials assembled to yield a luxurious cabin environment. Comfortable sport seats provide ample support and a driver-oriented center console holds a beautifully designed interface, as well as Audi’s third-generation MMI system. The optional seven-inch MMI screen is positioned high on the dash for easy reading and to minimize the amount of time spent looking away from the road. A leatherwrapped steering wheel is standard and the gauges are well designed and easy-to-read. Like the A5 Coupe, the Cabriolet is powered by a potent 2.0 TFSI turbocharged four-cylinder engine. With a sturdy cast-iron block and efficient aluminum cylinder head, the engine delivers 211 hp and 258 pounds-feet of torque. Direct-injection technology increases engine efficiency and the result is 30 mpg on the highway a 0-60 mph clocking in 6.5 seconds. The S5 Cabriolet comes with a powerful
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New audiobook teaches kids about protecting our planet BY PRISCILLA BURGOS
Recognizing the importance of protecting mother earth, Merlin Castle Group and the EDGE Charitable Foundation, are joining forces for the release of Henry, The Little Green Truck. Designed to teach children about protecting our planet, Henry and friends will take readers on a ride, where children can tag along Henry’s path toward becoming an environmentally friendly truck. “Early environmental education experiences help shape a child’s values, perspective, and understanding of the environment and how to interact with it,” said Monica Ponce, cofounder of the Merlin Castle Group. Henry, The Little Green Truck is a great way to teach children how to respect the world they live in. The audiobook, published in English and Spanish, which encompasses an inspiring story line, witty friends and an essential message, will be available on Amazon.com. “To find the adequate words to best describe this literary adventure is very difficult, but I can say that I have found a new fountain of inspiration for my imagination to thrive,” said the author, Jessyca Sarango. “To have the ability to influence many people, especially kids, from the corner of my humble and childish heart is incredible.” A portion of the proceeds will go to the EDGE Charitable Foundation. Ponce expresses that, “it is a great honor to partner with the EDGE; together we can do magic! Mother Earth is crying for atten-
tion, as such we need to open our eyes to what is happening around us and work together to make a change.” Profits will be used in order to ensure the success of the organization’s Earth Month Education Campaign and its many other endeavors. The Earth Month Education Campaign is taking place during April, when the Foundation will introduce to children the importance of lowering their carbon footprint. “The EDGE Charitable Foundation is very appreciative and honored to be chosen by the Merlin Castle Group as its charitable partner,” said Priya Nembhard, founder and vice president of the EDGE Charitable Foundation. “Our fight to impact future generations, goes hand-inhand as we teach children the value of our planet’s resources and the importance of social responsibility.”
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Samsara Imports… where beauty, fashion and culture meet
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Media, celebrities, local customers and international travelers – many are embracing the richness and diversity of India’s handcrafted products and colorful textiles offered by Samsara Imports. Located in the Miami International Merchandise Mart, the Miamibased designer, importer and distributor of clothing, jewelry and home decor from India is dedicated to bringing these unique products “to market” and has become the trendy, hot spot to shop. The stylish fashions of Samsara Imports were showcased recently on Univision’s “Nuestra Belleza Latina 2011.” During one of the show’s segments, Indian-inspired decor served as the backdrop for the 24 contestants who modeled and danced in elegant Indian saris, all provided by Samsara.
“People have come to know the beauty, quality and popularity of the home and fashion items from India.” -Lissette Atassi, Samsara Imports’ buyer and owner.
Samsara’s exotic fabrics, bed linens, pillows, lamps and lanterns, wall decor, tabletop items and accessories will also be featured on an upcoming episode of Extreme Makeover – Home Edition, which will air on ABC the first week in May. Samsara’s buyer and owner is Lissette Atassi, an entrepreneur with a vast knowledge of the Indian region, people and customs. She began the business in 2003 with her first store, Gifts and Beyond, located in Pinecrest. Her company has since moved and expanded to include two retail stores in the Merchandise Mart, a retail website and wholesale distribution to boutiques located in the U.S., European, Latin American and Caribbean markets. “People have come to know the beauty, quality and popularity of the home and fashion items from India,” said Atassi. “I’ve modeled Samsara after a department store – you can get beautiful, unique clothing, jewelry, gifts and items for your home, all in one shop.” At Samsara, shoppers will find intricately designed kurtis (tunics), saris and lehengas (skirts), scarves and bags. Fashions for the Lissette Atassi is the buyer and owner of Samsara Imports, located in the Miami International Merchandise Mart. home include styles that
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are authentic, modern or contemporary, “each with a charm of its own,” according to Atassi. Atassi travels to India several times a year on buying trips to select the more than 2,000 products she offers. While there, she also visits Samsara’s regional branch in Delhi, which constantly monitors the quality of all of the items she imports. This month, Samsara will open two new
international locations, in Nicaragua and Ecuador. Atassi is planning further business expansion, offering franchise opportunities in the U.S. and abroad. “Our sales have tripled during the past year and we continue to grow and expand to meet the demand of our diverse clients,” said Atassi. “We’re able to handle this growth because of the high quality standards of our products, our large inventories, our great logistics and our dedicated support team.” Samsara Imports can also provide props, decor, furniture rentals and entertainment, including belly dancers, musicians and henna artists, for your Middle Eastern/Indian theme parties and events. “We can provide some items, or everything you need to create a magical, exotic ambiance for your special occasion,” said Atassi.
Samsara Imports is located at the Miami International Merchandise Mart, 755 NW 72 Avenue, first floor, #6 and #7, and the phone number is 305269-6992. For more information, visit www.samsaraimports.com, Samsara Imports joined Charytin and the hosts of Escandalo TV for become a friend on Facebook the launch of the successful soap opera “India” from the Univision and follow on Twitter. Network.
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Royal Wedding Watch Party at JohnMartin’s on Apr. 29 BY STEPHANIE ROJAS
Millions around the world will be tuning in to watch the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton live from England on Friday, Apr. 29, and the perfect place to celebrate the royal nuptials in South Florida will be at JohnMartin’s Restaurant & Irish Pub in Coral Gables. The morning festivities will begin bright and early at 5:45 a.m., just prior to the scheduled live telecast of the wedding ceremony from 6 until 11 a.m. Guests will be welcomed with a complimentary Kir Royale cocktail, along with a chance to meet the Queen Mum herself (or, perhaps, a very good look-alike). The wedding broadcast will then be displayed on eight large television screens while guests enjoy a traditional English breakfast, smoked salmon crowns and breakfast scones with butter and clotted cream, as well as many other items. In addition, guests will be able to take their pictures with the life-sized cutout of the royal couple. (Bring your cameras.) Although the royal wedding is taking place an ocean away, it should not stop guests at JohnMartin’s from dressing up for the highly
anticipated historic event. South Florida anglophiles are encouraged to participate in the morning’s royal wedding themed costume contest. First, second and third place prizes will be awarded to those wearing the best royal wedding guest attire, including but not limited to extravagant hats, gloves and morning coats. “We anticipate having people drop by for breakfast before work and enjoying coffee or the Kir Royale with a nod to the royal couple,” said Martin Lynch, co-proprietor with John Clarke. “Anyone unable to attend the morning celebration can watch a replay of the wedding broadcast starting at noon for the lunchtime crowd,” he said. JohnMartin’s has been recognized continually for its cuisine by publications that voted the restaurant “Best Pub Food.” The restaurant features live entertainment every Friday and Saturday nights, from Contemporary Top 40 hits to rock to today’s popular Irish ballads. They also have The Trivia Night on Thursday nights beginning at 8 p.m. JohnMartin’s is located at 253 Miracle Mile in Coral Gables. For more information, call 305-445-3777, or go online to <www.johnmartins.com>.
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Sedrick Irvin named head football coach at WCS BY ANA M. POVEDA
Westminster Christian School has named Sedrick Irvin to lead the Westminster Christian Warriors football program as head coach. Irvin joins the Warriors from the University of Alabama and from the University of Memphis where he served in assistant coaching positions since 2008. “I’m excited to have the opportunity to be part of the tradition that is Westminster Christian football,” Irvin said. “I’ve known about their program for many years, and to have the ability to be part of it and to help it to grow to state and national prominence, is a challenge I relish.” At the University of Alabama, he served two seasons as a running back coach/intern. During his second season, he had the opportunity to coach and work with Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram, the first Alabama player in history to win this award. “Sedrick has meant a lot to me,” Ingram said. “He understands the game and the players and he is going to be a great coach. He has helped me elevate my game, and will be a great asset.” In his first season at Alabama, Irvin worked with running back Glen Coffee, who led the Tide’s ground attack in 2008 with 1,383 yards and 10 touchdowns. “The thing that makes Sedrick such a great coach is that he cares about the players more than he cares about the job,” Coffee said. Irvin was a running back at Michigan State University under Nick Saban. While at MSU, Irvin was one of only two players to record three straight 1,000-yard rushing seasons. He was twice named second team All-Big Ten in 1997 and 1998. “Sedrick Irvin was a great player for us
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at Michigan State,” Saban said. “He did a fantastic job here as a student assistant and graduate assistant. He has a great rapport with the players; he’s got good work ethic and he’s got a good knowledge of the game of football. I’m sure he will do a great job at Westminster and we wish him the best.” He left MSU after three seasons to enter the NFL draft, and was selected as a running back by the Detroit Lions. He left the Lions after two seasons due to injuries. He went on to play in NFL Europe and with the Arena Football League. Irvin graduated from Miami Senior High School in 1995, where he was a three-sport athlete and a USA Today All-America running back. In 2009, he earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Alabama.
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