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Help a friend in the battle of his life BY GRANT MILLER
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In my 35 years of coaching youth sports, I have never met anyone quite like Gary Bush, Sr. I met Gary back in 1995 when I was commissioner of the Coral Reef Broncos Intramural Football program. A fellow coach, he brought with him a wealth of experience that included playing as a running back alongside future NFL star Jerry Rice at Mississippi Valley State University. I really looked up to Gary. I still do. He is that wonderful combination of scholar, athlete and religious devotee who humbly continues to be a leader in the community. I just recently discovered he has been diagnosed with Cholangiocarcinoma, a rare form of liver cancer. When not coaching youth sports, Gary teaches science at Southridge Senior High. Like most of his colleagues, he was looking forward to the eight weeks of vacation afforded to teachers over the summer, but on April 26, Gary was rushed GARY BUSH
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Respected former wrestling coach Zimbler to be honored on Aug. 10
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ormer Palmetto High School Coach Barry Zimbler is being recognized by the National Wrestling Hall of Fame (Florida Chapter) on Aug. 10. Coach Zimbler is receiving the “John & Helen Vaughn Award,” which is designed specifically to recognize deserving people such as Coach Zimbler who is one of the early successful pioneers of Florida high school wrestling. Zimbler is the very first winner of this special award for the state of Florida. COACH ZIMBLER
Pictured are Scott, Denise and Marisa Stephens in the famous Marienplatz in Munich, Germany with the Glockenspiel in the background, taking a break with their favorite paper while vacationing. Thanks for taking us along, guys!
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Eric Poms has eyes on future role of Orange Bowl Classic BY JUSTIN HESSER
National Championship Games. Q: During your tenure, what improvement The Orange Bowl Classic has been a staple have you been most proud of? A: The growth of our community outreach of the South Florida sports landscape since 1935, having hosted 80 college football bowl programs especially with youth football and games, including four BCS National cheerleading as well as our legacy gifts at Moore Park in Miami and Carter Park in Fort Championships. The Orange Bowl has a committee of 348 Lauderdale are what I am most proud of. Q: Name the one thing that keeps you up at outstanding members of the South Florida community, a full-time year-round staff, and night and what you are doing to prepare to more than 1,000 volunteers who not only plan meet that challenge. A: How to best position the Orange Bowl and and run the Orange Bowl game, but also proSouth Florida to secure future mote and serve the South College Football National Florida community. Championship Games. We The man in charge of the are engaging community and entire organization is the business leaders to put our Orange Bowl’s CEO, Eric best foot forward. Poms. Poms has been a Q: What piece of advice member of the South could you give young Florida community since aspiring sports business he was 3 years old, spendprofessionals? ing his youth at Glades A: To be successful, do Junior High and Miami not be afraid to fail. Develop Killian Senior High. He a strong work ethic and a attended the University of focus and determination to Florida and became the stusucceed. Use each day to dent manager for the unilearn and get better and versity’s basketball team. understand how organizaPoms later became the tions work optimally as a director of operations for team. Conduct yourself with the Blockbuster Bowl, the highest values, ethics and which took place in Fort Eric Poms principles, carry a strong Lauderdale at the time, ––––––––––––––––––––––– sense of respect for others, be before he moved to Las Vegas to work as the coordinator of opera- patient with your career path, and remember to tions at UNLV and the director of operations always be yourself. Q: Other than the Orange Bowl Game, at the Las Vegas Bowl. Poms came back to Miami to become the what does your organization do for the South Orange Bowl Committee chief operating Florida community? A: We are involved in many additional officer. He took on the Orange Bowl Committee CEO job in 2006 and has held the Orange Bowl Festival events including the MetroPCS Orange Bowl Basketball Classic, position for the past seven years. I had the opportunity to discuss his posi- the Orange Bowl International Tennis tion, the Discover Orange Bowl and the Championships, the Orange Bowl Sailing Orange Bowl Committee during a question Regatta Series, the Orange Bowl Swimming Classic, the Orange Bowl Lacrosse and answer session with Poms. Q: What barometer do you use to define Championships and the Orange Bowl Paddleboard Championships. In addition, we success or failure for your organization? A: If we are making a positive impact on support many community outreach programs the South Florida community and collegiate including the Orange Bowl Youth Football football as a whole then, we are doing our job. Alliance. Moreover, we have spearheaded Q: What is the long-term goal for your several ‘Legacy Gift’ projects, including Orange Bowl Field at Moore Park in partorganization? A: To make an effective transition into the nership with the City of Miami and Orange new College Football Playoff System which Bowl Field at Carter Park in partnership begins in 2014-15. For this 12-year term, our with the City of Fort Lauderdale. Q: How can members of the community get leadership is embracing the tremendous opportunity for the Discover Orange Bowl to involved with the Orange Bowl Committee? A: Through service as a member of the host (a) four National Semifinal Games and (b) eight traditional bowl games featuring the Orange Bowl Committee as well as through ACC Champion versus a highly ranked team our Ambassador volunteer program. To learn more about for volunteer opportufrom either the Big Ten, SEC or Notre Dame. In additional, we will lead a community-wide nities with the Orange Bowl Committee, visit bid effort to pursue future College Football its website at <www.orangebowl.org>.
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FRIEND, from page 1 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– to the emergency room for extreme abdominal pain. Several tests were made and during a subsequent surgery to remove stones that had built up in his gall bladder, doctors found four tumors on his liver. More tests were done and the bad news came back. Gary is no quitter; he never has been. After reaching out to family and friends asking for support, prayers and advice, he began calling around to different doctors, determined to beat this thing. A friend referred him to a specialist and they began to work on the problem. He won’t be facing this alone. His wife Michele, a fellow educator and former college athlete who serves as assistant principal at Coconut Palm Academy in Homestead, is there with him every step of the way. His two sons, Gary, Jr. and Deon, currently college gridiron greats themselves at Purdue and the University of Miami, are in his thoughts daily, as is his 13-year-old daughter Nya, who is following in her mother’s athletic footsteps as a member of the youth basketball team, the Lady Jaguars. But Gary needs our help. Under strict doctor’s orders, he has been told not to return to work during the debilitating
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Help me make a difference! Pictured are (l-r) Miracle League player Ana Romaguera, county commissioner Lynda Bell, Baseball Buddy AJ Spurr, Miracle League player Peter Kourakis and Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez.
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Palmer Trinity graduate Evelyn Godley is on her way to the Tyler School of Art at Temple University. “Ideally I would like to be an artist, but I think I’d like to do something more versatile like graphic design, marketing or industrial art,” she says. In art school, Godley plans to try every type of art offered. “Right now I only do painting, drawing and ceramics,” she says. “I’m going to try and do everything I can when I get to college.” She only dabbled in art until middle school when she took her first real art class. The teacher taught the principles of art and that sparked her imagination. “I kept getting better and better. I still don’t see myself as amazing but I get all this praise,” Godley says. “Two years ago I realized this is what I want to do for the rest of my life.” At Palmer Trinity, she was the art editor for the school’s literary magazine, Green Sky, Blue Grass. “The name was chosen before I came on board, but I think it’s sort of a quirky, poetic name,” she says. Godley sifted through numerous art submissions with the other editors, each choosing their favorites. “From that I got to choose which ones got into the magazine,” she says. “I like it when people have their own style.” Godley is working on her own style.
Godley believes after a foundation year at art school she will have a better idea of what she wants to do, or what she can do. What she finds most attractive about art is the fact that it’s something she can do for the rest of her life. While taking her journey to become an artist, Godley took the time to volunteer with several clubs at Palmer. She spent time at the homeless assistant center in Homestead. “I’ve done it over the years with school. I also used to do it with my church,” she says. “We would have a Halloween party for the children and I would do face painting.” She was a member of the RICE club, which was for raising awareness for literacy in India. In middle school, Godley was involved in boycotting fast food restaurants to protest the treatment of those who picked the tomatoes that were used in restaurants. “We did it because people were underpaid for picking tomatoes,” she says. Godley was president of the French Honor Society. It was a year when the club was undergoing changes with a new teacher advisor, but she says she brought all she could to the club. In fact, she believes that the club’s role in Palmer’s international festival was more successful than in the past thanks to increased support from club members. She was a member of the FHS since her sophomore years and had observed that the club’s booth was not particularly popular in the past. But last year, she had a club member make small, pretty desserts that were popular. Godley was also a member of the Gay Straight Alliance at Palmer and she was an athlete, playing basketball as a freshman and lacrosse in ninth, 10th and 12th grade. This past year the team made it to the district finals before losing. By Linda Bernfeld Rodriguez
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SHERRY ZHANG Palmetto High School senior Sherry Zhang has a love for history. Zhang was a member of Palmetto’s Varsity B team for the National History Bowl that placed 33rd out of 155 teams. The B Team actually did better than Palmetto’s A Team. “We would be the next team to get into the playoff round,” she says. “They took the top 32 teams.” The difference between making it into the playoff round and going home was as little as a couple of questions. Palmetto took two varsity teams and one junior varsity team to the competition. Overall, including the JV teams, there were 198 teams participating. This was Zhang’s first year at the nationals although she competed for the junior varsity at nationals last year. However, she had to participate in another competition that same weekend, so she missed the History Bowl. “I would really like to get into the playoffs next year,” she says. The competition consists of both world history and U.S. history. “Last year was tough and I hadn’t taken U.S. history yet,” she says. This time, it was easier after being in Advanced Placement U.S. history. Zhang’s areas of expertise are music and European history. Zhang also represented Palmetto on the Euro Challenge team in a competition sponsored by the European Union. The team made a presentation on the welfare system in Germany.
“My team won first place in Florida and we were one of the 25 teams to compete in New York,” she says. “We presented to some important people from the Federal Reserve.” Because of the rules, students can only participate in this competition once. At Palmetto the five-member teams are for sophomores. Zhang is also accustomed to competing in piano competitions. She has performed in recitals for the Miami Music Teachers Association Honors Recitals. She practiced a sonata movement by Alberto Ginastera for a year in hopes of winning the Hess Scholarship. She came in second place and won $100. She has been taking piano lessons for 10 years. She has used what she’s learned to perform in the Palmetto High talent show, Panthers Got Talent. “Last year I played colors of the wind from Pocahontas and I got second place,” she says. She has performed at Florida Federation of Music clubs playing a solo, a duet with Joanna Zhang (no relation) and as part of a quartet. Zhang is a member of the Social Science Honor Society and president of the Asian Culture Club. She’s also in Mu Alpha Theta, the math honor society, and is in the Literary Society. “I like reading,” she says. “I haven’t had as much time to read for fun since high school. We’ve had a bunch of different books like The Perks of Being a Wallflower. And then went to see the movie.” She volunteers at the contemporary Chinese School of South Florida on Saturday mornings. “I went there, I graduated from there and I’ve been volunteering there since I was in the ninth grade,” she says. “I’m co-president of volunteering.” Zhang has volunteered in China, teaching English to her cousin’s class. “First I observed how they were being taught, I didn’t have a specific lesson plan,” she says. “We tried doing a tongue twister. We tried doing ‘Sally sells seashells by the seashore.’ They were really good at participating.” This summer Zhang’s plans include checking out colleges. She’s going to apply to some Ivy League schools and to the University of Miami, where both of her parents are employed. She is undecided about her major, but thinks it will be social science related and in economics or law.
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WENDY LAU Palmetto High School senior Wendy Lau has accumulated more than 700 community service hours. Most are from volunteering at the Miami Jewish Health System nursing
home. She goes there year round. “Every Sunday they have a program called Family Fun Time which is musical entertainment and ice cream,” she says. “We bring the residents over and we pass out the ice cream. We get to bond with the residents.” Lau found out about the program from her mom, an acupuncturist who takes care of residents at the nursing home. “What’s really impacted me is that many of the residents suffer from Alzheimer’s and dementia,” she says. “I have two friends that I volunteer with. One plays piano and one plays violin. One patient suffers from Lou Gehrig’s, so we sang for her and played the piano and violin. I sing.” Because of her involvement with the patients, Lau has created a non-profit called TLC (for Tender Loving Care). “We raise awareness of this terrible disease and we raise money through yard sales and snack sales at the beach,” she says. Lau and a friend go to Matheson Hammock to sell the snacks and talk to people about Alzheimer’s and dementia. “It’s not really the money we raise; rather it’s the increased awareness. Some people don’t know about Alzheimer’s and others share their
stories about how Alzheimer’s has affected their family and friends; it gets emotional.” By the end of her junior year, Lau and her friend had raised more than $1,000. The plan was to donate the money to a nursing home to fund programs that enrich the lives of the residents. “Recently we found out that MJHS brings the residents to Fairchild Tropical Gardens through the plants and people program. It brings the residents to the gardens. It’s important for them to have environmental stimulation,” she says. “It aids the treatment of brain dysfunction. We plan to extend the program so that not only the residents go visit Fairchild, but that the garden is brought to them; volunteers and staff from Fairchild will visit the home.” Lau says they plan to expand the program this summer and bring more students to visit the nursing home. “We want to build a butterfly garden to develop interaction between visitors and residents,” she says. Lau also volunteers at Fairchild. “I’m really interested in pursuing a career in science,” she says. She is on the Palmetto varsity badminton team and is a GMAC badminton mixed doubles champion. She and her partner placed
first in the juniors division for mixed doubles at the Sunshine State Games Badminton Tournament. Lau competes in the Fairchild Challenge through the Science Honor Society. She began competing in her freshman year when she had to build a model for a green roof and green wall, which is eco-friendly architecture. She won first place. In her sophomore year she also competed, but this time the contest dealt with landscaping and storms. “I had to build another model that had landscaping to protect the building during hurricanes,” Lau says. “I got a special merit award.” Last school year she participated in the Envirothon competition instead of the Fairchild Challenge. Until recently, Lau attended Chinese school and participated on the dance team which performs at Chinese festivals. Now that she’s a senior, she is considering her college options. Duke and Emory are two schools that she has interest in attending and she is considering studying the genetics of Alzheimer’s. By Linda Bernfeld Rodriguez
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Vilar Cigar kicks off business networking evenings BY DONNA SHELLEY
Back in the days when South Miami was a very small town named Larkins, nurserymen Robert and Harold Dorn designed and built three buildings. Erected between 1925 and 1926 this handsome trio still stands at US 1 and Sunset Drive. The one that wraps around the corner was planned as a bank. Yet that was not to be. Today the bank building hosts a number of businesses. Vilar Cigar has the space with the original vault at 5910 S. Dixie Hwy. Henry Vilar, owner of the aromatic cigar emporium, has been selling cigars in South Miami for more than 20 years. Aficionados of fine cigars consider Henry’s place something of a club, meeting there regularly for some luxury smokes and the opportunity to unwind with friends. Recently, Vilar held the first of what he and others plan to make a bi-monthly event — the chance for business representatives and owners to get together for an evening of camaraderie and networking. A suggestion by one of Vilar’s customers, attorney Yoel Molina, networking evenings will take place at different venues in the South Miami-Coral Gables business arena. “I enjoy networking and I think the timing is right. It’s great to hang out and support friends and their businesses,” said Molina. Vilar’s take was more direct. “It’s to help us do business,” he says. “That’s what we’re here for.” The invitation-only event included special “swag” bags for the ladies complete with Jo Malone cologne and La Mer skin creams and a couple of celebrities to help make the evening particularly memorable. Grammy award winner singer-songwriter, Jon Secada and a past member of the cast of “The Real Housewives of Miami,” Cristina Rice, were on hand to meet, greet and talk about their respective businesses. Secada is releasing a new album named for the featured song, “I’m Never Too Far Away”. Rice continues to be successful in her shop Bri-Bri Boutique. Once located in South Miami for 12 years, the shop is now online; she has also introduced a new line of swimwear called Cuban Rice. Secada spoke of his 20-year career and South Miami. “I have been blessed with a wonderful
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career; I love what I do,” he said. “South Miami is a welcoming place and I really like the multi-ethnic flavor here.” For Vilar and Garcia, the love of cigars is a passion that keeps them both deeply involved in the store. “Cigars are like coffee and wine, their many flavors and varieties depend on the country of origin,” said Vilar. Vilar’s wife, Rossana, hails from a Cuban tobacco-growing family. Her father, Diego Rodriguez, owned the legendary El Corojo Farm, known for the tobacco’s quality as a wrapper. Vilar, who once sold cigars at Macabi’s in South Miami, enjoys retailing cigars in the historic bank building. Upstairs is a room outfitted with couches and a bigscreen television. Hung around the room are lockers that customers can rent to stash their supply of favorite cigars. Some famous folks have lockers here and, as Vilar is quick to tell you, women are among his customers, too. For more information, call 305-6631818.
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1,500-mile cycling journey benefits special needs kids BY NANCY EAGLETON
than 200 families in the area with 14 different after-school and Eleven determined women Sunday morning programs. Friendship Circle of Miami parrode out of Friendship Circle of ticipants and supporters gathered Miami on June 30 and began a to cheer on the cyclists. After an 1,500-mile cycling journey to energizing breakfast and ceremoraise awareness and funds for ny, Pinecrest Mayor Cindy Lerner children with special needs. read a proclamation declaring June They’re still pedaling. 30 Bike 4 Friendship Day and cut The cyclists’ four-week East the blue starting line ribbon. Coast trek from Miami to New As the cyclists rode toward S. York is taking them through nine Dixie Highway, a yellow Penske states and 25 cities. The women truck adorned with Friendship will bike five to seven hours each Circle stickers and carrying their day and stop at synagogues, necessities and a support team folYMCAs and Friendship Circles lowed. The cyclists’ Bike 4 along the way, all the while spreading the Friendship Circle Eleven Bike 4 Friendship cyclists enjoy a warm welcome and festive sendoff at Friendship Circle of Miami as Pinecrest Mayor Cindy Lerner Friendship journey is scheduled to culminate on July 28 in Manhattan. motto: Recognizing abilities. presents a proclamation in honor of the event. (Photo by Robbins-Udel Images) “These women are showing Celebrating differences. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– everyone they meet just how far The women cyclists are seeking Friendship Circle is an international they will go to spread the message of to enhance awareness and understanding of other countries, chose the Miami chapter as organization which connects teenage volun- friendship and acceptance towards children the unique gifts of those with special needs. their starting point. “We had the opportunity to spend the teers with children, teens, and young adults with special needs,” Harlig said. They also are asking everyone — friends, To learn more about Bike 4 Friendship admirers and well-wishers alike — to make weekend with these dedicated women and with special needs to foster a sense of coma donation to the Bike 4 Friendship cause. learn what motivated them to embark on this panionship and community. The program’s and follow the cyclists online, visit To date, more than $100,000 has been raised. courageous journey,” Harlig said. “Most of activities also build social, recreational and <www.Bike4Friendship.org>. To learn Friendship Circle of Miami director them had volunteered with Friendship Circle educational skills — skills that cannot be more about the Friendship Circle of Nechama Harlig was thrilled that the at some point during their life and felt very attained through traditional therapies, Harlig Miami, located at 8700 SW 112 St., visit said. Friendship Circle of Miami helps more <www.FriendshipCircleMiami.org>. cyclists, who represent five states and three connected to the organization’s mission.”
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Gulliver Swim Club’s Mangimelli ranked among world’s Top 25
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BY COSETTE MARTINEZ
Gulliver Swim Club’s Jana Mangimelli recently competed at the 2013 Phillips 66 National Swimming Championships and U.S. World Championship Trials in Indianapolis, IN. She placed fifth in the 200 individual medley with a time of 2:12.75. The time represents a personal best for Mangimelli by nearly a full second and places her 25th in the FINA world rankings. Mangimelli’s time was 0.64 seconds away from the second place time of Olympic Gold Medalist Elizabeth Beisel from the University of Florida. Earlier in the competition, Mangimelli swam a personal best time of 2:31.14 in the 200 breaststroke and finished 14th in the event. Mangimelli has been swimming for Gulliver since December 2012. In March, she was crowned the Speedo Sectional Champion in two individual events — the
200 individual medley and the 200 breaststroke. Mangimelli’s fifth place finish at the World Championship Trials makes her eligible for a spot on the U.S. National Team. On Sept. 2, USA Swimming will announce the National Team roster, which will include the top six swimmers from the combined results of therecent 2013 Phillips 66 National Swimming Championships/U.S. World Championship Trials and the 2013 U.S. Open. The Gulliver Swim Club is USA Swimming-certified and open to all athletes — Gulliver students and non-Gulliver students alike. The club offers various levels of training, practice and competition year-round. For additional information about the club, visit online at <www.gulliverswimclub.org>. For more information about Gulliver Schools visit <www.gulliverschools.org>.
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Miami Habitat for Humanity restore opens in Cutler Bay BY JESSE SCHECKNER
Miami Habitat for Humanity recently held the grand opening for Restore, an extension of the organization that serves as a discounted outlet for home necessities at affordable prices. The store is a transplant from the Liberty City location, which closed earlier this year. To announce the new location, members of the organization passed out flyers to local businesses and sent direct mail throughout neighboring areas; however most funds were reserved for the store itself. “The concept of this store is exactly in its name: a restore, and the proceeds from our sales go to helping build houses and everything else in between, to be able to sponsor those families that are in need,” said Habitat marketing and communications director Casey Angel. “It’s a way for the community to be able to donate their goods, to get involved if they don’t want to come out and swing a hammer. They can still help a family right here, by donating or shopping.” Habitat for Humanity was founded in 1976 and is an international nongovernmental, nonprofit Christian organization that works with the community to build decent and affordable homes. Habitat Miami was founded in 1989 and since its inception the organization has built more than 950 homes. They anticipate breaking the 1,000-homes mark later this year with the construction of Habitat Landings in South Miami Heights. “It’s a very successful program because it rewards hard work,” said Miami Habitat CEO Mario Artecona. “Habitat is not a giveaway. It gives opportunity, but our partner fam-
Cutler Bay community members gather for the grand opening of Habitat Restore in Cutler Bay
ilies have to work hard and earn the opportunities to purchase these homes.” Future homeowners take part in the building of their own houses and those of their neighbors, the cost of building offset by 250 hours of individual “sweat equity” work. They then buy a 30-year, zero-percent-interest loan for
their house, which enables Habitat to keep the costs down and sets it up so that the homeowners pay their own mortgage over the 30 years. “We’re able to keep the costs down on the homes built, and it’s really not that easy,” said Angel. “In comparison to the rents that you pay in Miami, though, it’s really a great deal, as most of our mortgages range somewhere in the realm of about $600 to $700 a month.” Restore serves as a communal supplement to this effort. Thanks to donations from local businesses, community members and Macy’s, who contribute unused but otherwise unsellable floor models, every item in the store is in excellent, near-new condition. Its inventory includes items to satisfy the surrounding communities flooring, appliance, plumbing, hardware, furniture, home goods and hurricane preparatory needs. Writing above the cash register sums their goal concisely: “Our Mission: Neighborhood revitalization.” If everything goes according to plan, Habitat Miami will open more Restore locations in the future. “We hope that, with a community the size of MiamiDade County, to have at least five stores within the next 10 years,” said Artecona. “This is our first down here in South Dade and we hope to have them from Cutler Bay to Aventura in the next few years. We feel that Restore fills a niche, allows us to raise money for our mission and provides a great value to the general public. Miami Habitat Restore is located at 20811 S. Dixie Hwy. For more information, call 305-637-4913 or go to <www.miamihabitat.org/restore>.
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Youth Fair & Exposition names Martinez to board of directors BY MELISSA LICHTENHELD
The Miami-Dade County Youth Fair & Exposition has announced the appointment of Alexis Martinez, DEd, as a member of its board of directors. Martinez is the superintendent for Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ South Region Office. “Alexis has an exceptional background in education, which is the founding mission of the Youth Fair,” said Eduardo Cora, fair board chair. “We look forward to his expertise as we work year around to showcase and reward youth achievements and promote South Florida agriculture,” Cora added. “I look forward to working with the board as I value the enrichment that the Youth Fair has provided Miami-Dade County’s students and community for well over half a century,” Martinez said. Martinez began his career as a biology teacher at Miami Jackson Senior High School after receiving a Bachelor of Science in Zoology and Marine Biology from the University of Florida. He moved swiftly through the ranks as assistant principal, principal and regional director to his current role as regional superintendent. His hands-on experience includes a special assignment to coordinate the Guantanamo Naval Base Educational Program and Migrant Affairs. As an ardent supporter of agriculture, Martinez had the honor of opening the Agriscience Academy at William H. Turner Technical Arts Senior High School, which advances technology associated with agriculture. The Agriscience Academy was a model for the School to Work initiative at the time. Martinez holds a doctorate in education from Nova
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Southeastern University. The Youth Fair awards more than $300,000 annually in college scholarships, cash premiums and awards to local public, private, charter and home school students. To date, the fair has awarded more than $10 million to Miami-Dade County students to help them achieve higher education. The Youth Fair is the only venue where students can showcase their educational, art and science achievements all in one place and be rewarded for their efforts. More than 40,000 student projects are exhibited annually to more than half a million families, friends and fairgoers. For more information visit <http://fair-
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Out-of-state college: Leaving the nest BY CAROLINA WILSON
COLLEGE CORNER
As your high school seniors consider taking flight from the mother nest, the common debate of staying home for college versus much trouble, consider this: I know some going out of state com- students that have stayed local and others mences. Since the latter that go to school three airplane flights away has become increasingly popular, basic from home. The vulnerability of succumbquestions and concerns may ruffle your ing to peer pressure exists within the child, feathers. How far is too far? What if costs not within the school. If you’re going to get are much more expensive? Isn’t it easier a call from the police station, it would have and less stressful to keep your youngling happened regardless of where your child went to school. close by? If the accumulated costs of your child First, talk to your kid. What does he or going to college away from she want? My sister, for home are too high, just tell example, wanted to stay in If your child them to apply to a school Miami where she is happily farther away, but still withattending the University of decides to go in the state. Florida is a reaMiami. I, on the other hand, sonably large state. The excitedly trekked toward away to school, Florida Bright Futures snow-infused South Bend, breathe! They are Scholarship requirements Indiana. Although your chilare reasonable and can save dren’s desires may need to more mature you money as you send off be negotiated due to finanyour child to a “home away cial restrictions or some of and ready than from home.” You can have your other concerns, it is you may think the distance without the important to make this decicosts. sion together. they are. My final advice? First, If your kid wants to stay apply to schools and wait local, don’t fight it. My advice would be to let them bloom in their for acceptances. Once you have real home community, pushing them to make options, explore the opportunities. Make a new friends, join new clubs and to perhaps decision together, one that makes you comconsider allowing them live on campus. fortable and allows your chicks to spread Push them to grow away from staying at their wings. the maturity level of a high school student. Carolina Wilson is senior class president If your child decides to go away to Notre Dame and plans to attend a journalschool, breathe! They are more mature and ready than you may think they are. If ism graduate program after graduation. what’s scaring you about sending your kid She may be contacted by addressing email off to school is that they might get into too to <cwilso16@nd.edu>.
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Realtor Francisco Angulo now building his legacy in Grove BY JESSE SCHECKNER
Having recently been appointed managing broker at Coldwell Banker’s Coconut Grove office, Realtor Francisco Angulo is uniquely positioned to make a lasting impact on both local and international housing markets. Since his promotion two months ago, he has recruited 10 new agents and intends on hiring more. An enthusiastic new member of the Coconut Grove community, Angulo began as an accountant in his hometown of Caracas, Venezuela, and when the corporation he worked for sent him to the U.S. on business in 1988, he fell in love with this country and became a citizen. In 1994, he began his real estate career with Century 21, moving up through the ranks as sales manager, managing broker and president. After 17 years with the agency, he needed a change of scenery and the strong, robust presence Coldwell Banker possesses attracted him. “I needed to make a change and get to a different level of company, and when I decided to step down from Century 21, I said to myself, ‘if I’m going to be making this decision to move, this is it and I’m not going to be jumping to another company
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the only one with worldwide recognition that can also perform in the United States.” At the national level, Angulo serves as regional coordinator to South America for the National Association of Realtors (NAR). The NAR, whose members are known as Realtors, is the largest trade association in North America and is also one of its most powerful lobbying groups according to Fortune magazine, having spent more than $99 million between 1999 and 2012. Locally, he has been elected as the incoming 2014 residential president for the Miami Association of Realtors. Angulo began his institutional Realtor work as president liaison to Venezuela, where he served as an ambassador for the U.S. After five years, the NAR to promote him to manage every president liaison for the entire South American continent.
“We Realtors involve ourselves in legislation not only for the sake of our own jobs but also to defend the true American dream, which is to own a home,” he said. The definition of international Realtor, Angulo actively indulges his passion for travel, a trait instilled in him by his mother, Nelida, and his father, Jose, throughout countries including Venezuela, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Brazil and Uruguay, both for business and pleasure. Unsurprisingly, Venezuelans, Argentineans and Brazilians are the top three most frequent buyers of Miami property. “I believe real estate continues to be a local business, but we are globally connected,” he said. “There is a power that comes with understanding currency exchange, the methodology and customs of talking with people of many cultures, and treaty agreements that allow me to figure out the best and easiest way to do business with people from different places.” When it comes to giving back both professionally and communally, Angulo is a dedicated mentor and philanthropist. He is an ambassador for the Realtor University, which offers the first master’s degree in real estate, as the vice chair of the NAR Leadership Academy, which identifies potential professional leaders in the community, and as the representative for the Miami-Dade County “Coldwell Cares” initiative, which gives back to the community by raising funds for nonprofits identified as beneficial for local areas. “In our business, we sell homes in the community, and being a part of a community is making sure that everything works properly and runs smoothly,” he said. “You leave a legacy, and if you are credible and trustworthy, it makes all the difference.” Francisco Angulo’s Coconut Grove office is located at 3400 Main Hwy., Coconut Grove, FL 33133. For more information, visit <www.coldwellbanker.com>, <www.realtor.org> or call 305-445-1700.
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Successful dentist enjoys the arts, gardening in spare time BY CAROLINA WILSON
Periodontist Dr. Lawrence Kessler did not always want to be a dentist. During high school he wanted to be a chemist and once he began his undergraduate education at Indiana University he was certain he wanted to enter the health profession. “I decided on dentistry because it was a way to help people and have a more normal life,” Kessler said. “I love what I do and I’ve never looked back.” In addition to serving as a dentist in Germany during the Vietnam War, Kessler was a teacher. “I taught periodontics for 35 years at the Dade County Dental Research Clinic and at Mt. Sinai to residents in dentistry,” Kessler said. “I loved teaching.” When dental implants became popular in the United States, Kessler decided that he wanted to get involved. Kessler says the procedure is painless, which allows patients to feel comfortable and relieved. “Most of the time implants are not stressful at all; it’s so painless that patients don’t believe it until the procedure is done,” Kessler said. “It’s very enjoyable because the patients are so appreciative and grateful.” Kessler says he initially chose to practice in Miami because of the warm weather, which also allows him pursue his gardening interests. He belongs to the Rare Food Council and the Florida Tropical Tree Society. “I love this weather and I love being outside,” he said. “I do a lot of gardening by growing fruit trees and flowering trees. I do grafting of gums just as I do grafting of trees. So I call myself the gum gardener.” His move to South Florida also allowed Kessler to become increasingly involved in one of his largest hobbies, the arts. “I’ve been on the board of directors and
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treasurer of Actor’s Playhouse for 25 years, since its inception,” Kessler said. “I do everything I can to promote the arts.” Passion for the arts runs in the Kessler family. His daughter Nikki became interested in the theatre when she attended Southwood Middle School. There, too, Kessler got involved. “I got very involved in Southwood as president of the parents’ theatre group,” he said. “We were constantly promoting the importance of keeping the arts program alive, hoping to avoid budget cuts at all costs.” Regarding the environment of his dental practice, Kessler emphasizes that his patients are the priority. “I’m very time conscious,” he said. “If I’ve made an appointment, I’ve made a commitment with the patient. Also, after a surgery, I call patients at home to make sure they’re doing fine. The patient comes first. That is the philosophy, always.” Dr. Kessler’s offices are located in the Dadeland Medical Building, 7400 N. Kendall Drive, Suite 601. For more information, call 305-670-3800 or go to <www.wesavesmiles.com>.
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Marlins’ player acquisition hopes must focus on international market BY PRESTON MICHELSON
The Miami Marlins have long had an unearned reputation for being one of the best talent developers in the MLB. In every aspect of talent acquisition — trades, the draft and international free agency — the Marlins have been rudimentarily futile. And this is not dependent on general managers and owners. Since the team’s first draft in 1992, the Marlins have been consistently below average. Their frugality in the international market has left the team with little presence from outside of the country — where some of the best players are developed and signed. A little while ago, Yoenis Céspedes sprayed monster home run balls throughout the far reaches of Citi Field at the Home Run Derby. Céspedes, 27, defected from Cuba in the summer of 2011. A free-for-all ensued from awed Major League teams after seeing his dubious YouTube showcase video. Céspedes wanted to play in Miami and Miami wanted him. The Oakland Athletics offered him $36 million over four years, and the Marlins offered him the same amount over six seasons. He signed with Oakland. The Marlins started the 2012 season with Emilio Bonifacio in center field. A similar story can be told with Aroldis
Chapman, another spectacular Cuban defector who ended up signing with the Cincinnati Reds after they offered $30 million over six years in 2010. The Marlins offered $13 million over five years. With Miami’s rich Cuban heritage, the importance of Cuban superstars cannot be understated. Take a look at José Fernández. He was born in Cuba, defected when he was 15 and was drafted 14th overall by the Marlins in 2011. It isn’t only his baseball prowess that has the city of Miami taking notice. It is his eminently relatable story of triumph in escaping the dictatorial regime of Cuba. In a Grantland.com story, Marlins Spanishlanguage TV broadcaster (and former coach) Cookie Rojas said, “Here in Miami, with a new stadium like this one, with the Cuban fan base, I think it’s important to have a (high-profile) Cuban player.” More than Cuban, Hispanic players could be an attraction in this city almost more than any other city. Look at former Marlins Miguel Cabrera (Venezuela), Hanley Ramírez (Dominican Republic) and Mike Lowell (Puerto Rico). These players, and more, quickly became fan favorites for their roots as much as their talent. Instead of investing in the foreign market, the Marlins are veering in the opposite direction. In the deal that sent Ricky Nolasco to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Marlins included the
international signing bonus slot No. 96, valued at $197,000. Over the 2013 and 2012 international free agency periods, the Marlins have signed none of the top prospects, as ranked by <MLB.com>. The Marlins are one of 11 teams that did not sign any of the high-ranked foreign players over the last two years, while the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim signed six of the 50 top players in the same period. While the San Francisco Giants signed center fielder Gustavo Cabrera (Dominican Republic) for $1.3 million and the New York Mets signed shortstop Amed Rosario (Dominican Republic) for $1.75 million in 2012, the Marlins’ biggest splash was third baseman Alberto Sánchez — who was signed for $85,000. Under the new international spending rules, the Marlins were permitted to spend $3.2 million, and they spent a minuscule amount of that allotment. According to Ben Badler of Baseball America, “The Marlins have consistently been one of the most frugal teams in the international market.” Despite all of the reasons to spend in the foreign market, the Marlins have consistently strayed from any kind of splash. As Badler points out, “Having a competitive budget to sign international prospects would seem to be an obvious strategy for a relatively minor investment.” However, an obvious strategy it isn’t for Miami. In 2012, nearly a third of the All-Star-
CORNER caliber players (using the WAR statistic) in the MLB were signed as international free agents. The Marlins have had only one All Star-caliber player signed internationally — Miguel Cabrera. Many of the top players in the league were born internationally and, for teams willing to spend on these high-risk-high-reward players, great rewards can be reaped. As the Marlins have continued to show, they aren’t willing to spend in a prolonged fashion of any sort. Unless there is a change in their approach, they won’t see any extended success. Preston Michelson is a freshman at the Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism and a graduate of Palmer Trinity School. He is a frequent contributor to this newspaper and the opinions he expresses are his own and not necessarily those of the editors and publishers. Contact him on Twitter at @PrestonMich or by email at <michelsonpr@gmail.com>.
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What would you attempt? BY PAT MORGAN
Why is it that so often as we go through life we shrink from attempting great things, allowing fear to overshadow our greatness? We are all capable of so much yet we often play small and miss the opportunity to reach the success and happiness we desire. It has been said that most men lead lives of quiet desperation. Why is that in a world brimming with possibilities just waiting to be discovered? What would you attempt if you knew you would not fail? The list of possibilities is endless when you think about it. Would you write a book? Run for office? Lose unwanted pounds, start a business, take a long dreamed of trip, learn to dance, end world starvation, learn a language? What would you attempt if failure was not possible, if everything you did along the way was simply a part of the process. What would you do if that were the case? One of my clients, Eric, is an example of someone who is attempting as if he will not fail. Eric has started a business and is stretching himself in new ways to begin building a future for himself and his family. An experienced pharmacist, Eric had reached the top of his career ladder and was ready for a change. Although it was a big step to leave a 20-year plus career as a pharmacist with a stable company to risk a venture on his own, Eric decided to go for it. He had a vision to be financially free by creating a business that would allow him the flexibility to have income that did not all depend on his efforts. His vision included lifestyle changes for a new home, more travel, his children’s education paid in full, and the ability to give back more to his community. He decided on a business with a wellness focus where he could use his medical experience to help people be healthier. He began
part-time with his new endeavor as he transitioned from his pharmacy position. His desire for lifestyle changes propelled him to attempt things he did not even know he could do. As he charted a clear course for steps he would take to get his business up and running, he was able to begin building a structure to support his success. His focused action has ensured that he is moving forward consistently toward his goals. What would you attempt to do if you knew you would not fail? Why not stretch yourself today and get started making your vision for life a reality? Here are steps to get you moving: • Clarify your vision for what you will create and write it down. Create a dream board with pictures and visual reminders of your vision. • Develop a plan for making your vision a reality. If you are not sure how to make a plan, ask for help. • Set goals and review progress daily to ensure that you are on track with your plan. • Take action right away to get the ball rolling. Taking the first step will lead you to the next and the next as you move toward your goal. Contact me to schedule your complimentary discovery session and get started attempting new things with the support for success. Pat Morgan, MBA and professional coach, works with busy professionals to help them become more profitable and productive by capitalizing on their strengths and taking focused action to create powerful change. Call her at 305-458-2849, email <coachpatmorgan@gmail.com> or visit her website at <www.SmoothSailingSuccess.com>.
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If you built it, they will come... HAL FELDMAN If you live in or around Palmetto Bay, there is an exciting development brewing. Village manager Ron Williams, along with the Village council, has formed a Downtown Redevelopment Task Force charged with bringing more business tax revenue to the Village. The working vision statement is: “To create a vibrant and inviting live-work-play downtown community for Palmetto Bay.” Beyond taxes, a downtown Palmetto Bay would bring commerce and entertainment to an area that needs such stimulus. During this general meeting we saw the unveiling of a 3-D model of the long-term (40-50 year) vision of a downtown area. Great care is being taken to not impact existing homeowners in any negative way. In the planning, the group is looking to vastly increase green space, accommodate a public transportation hub (just outside Palmetto Bay), and promote businesses that would make Palmetto Bay a shopping and dining destination. In the picture, you can see white and grey building representations. The white buildings are part of phase 1 and 2. Grey would be later and have zoning allowing higher structures. The idea is that no resident would feel like a commercial building was infringing in their property. The overall footprint of the project eventually will run from SW 184 Street to approximately SW 173 Street. The task force has pledged to reach out to any resident or business owner to make sure their feelings and needs are heard. One interesting statistic overheard at the July 17 meeting: SW 184 Street is the longest
East-West roadway in Dade County, aside from the Tamiami Trail. It also is the center of Miami-Dade County. This unique geographic location makes the downtown much more exciting and viable. This is a fabulous next step in the evolution of the Village of Palmetto Bay and I am proud to be working on the task force. Let me know if you have any thoughts or comments I can bring to the table. SUMMER CONCERT AND CAR SHOW Palmetto Bay loves to utilize its parks and provide fun things to do. This year, they added a new event to the schedule. Held July 14 at Ludovici Park, the Palmetto Bay Summer Concert was a combined concert, festival and car show. Despite the hot, humid and cloudy weather, almost 1,000 people came out to enjoy the day. “With the success of this great event, I think this is a wonderful signature event for Ludovici Park,” said Mayor Shelley Stanczyk. “We have a great amphitheater, great lawn, generously donated parking areas and it’s a great utilization of the entire property.” At the entrance to the event there was an antique car show and competition organized by Benefit Car Shows. Attendees could view more than 30 pre-1977 automobiles and cast ballots throughout the day voting for their favorite. Those who voted were entered into a free raffle for about a dozen prizes. Everything from a Delorean to Fords to a CHiPs car to Spiderman was on display. Miami-Dade Commissioner Lynda Bell kicked off the rock-and-roll show mid-event when she introduced Fire Brigade, a high energy rock & roll band consisting of MiamiDade County firefighters. “In these tough economic times, it is something that families can come to for free and I am proud to be here and have my office sponsor this event,” she said. There was plenty to do at the event, as 95year old Lt. Col. Eldridge Williams, one of the esteemed Tuskegee Airmen, was on hand
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the entire afternoon sharing his amazing World War II stories. The kids had a huge bounce house to use. Village staff, including councilman Patrick Fiore, talked to people about other great goings on in Palmetto Bay. Peterson Harley Davidson taught people how to ride a Harley utilizing a mounted motorcycle on a special flatbed truck. Dadeland-based World of Beer sold draft beer to help people beat the heat. JJ Catering sold skewers, hot dogs, burgers, frozen lemonade, French fries and more. The Kona Ice truck (owned by Pinecrest residents Robyn and Robert Martinez) sold refreshing shaved ice (you added your own flavors) and Incredible Kettle Corn sold unique and colorful Humberto and Adriana Hallancia with their son Lucas at the Summer Concert. popped-on-site kettle corn. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– “I like the sense of community with all the people here,” said Humberto maximize the value of your home. Get in touch Hallancia. “It’s about family and the kids. with me to sell your home. I’ll educate you on Palmetto Bay does great things and this is the latest market information. something we really enjoyed.” Hal Feldman (MiamiHal) is a Realtor with RE/MAX Advance Realty. Contact him HAL’S HOMEOWNER HELP What are you waiting for? If it’s time to sell with your story ideas or real estate quesyour home, it doesn’t cost any more to sell with tions at <www.MiamiHal.com> or the best. I know South Florida and how to <Hal@MiamiHal.com>.
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A few ‘cool’ summer recipes to enjoy Chef Jan OWNER, TWO CHEFS
COOKING WITH JAN Summer is one of my favorite times of the year and with it comes crisp side dishes or lighter fare that compliments any grillmaster on a hot, humid day. One such dish is classic ratatouille; I call it a “real” ratatouille. The vegetable pieces are all cut into the same size and cooked separate to insure that each flavor remains distinct. MY “REAL” RATATOUILLE 1 1/2 cup eggplant peeled and cut into 1/4 inch dice 1 cup zucchini seeded and cut into 1/4 inch dice 1 cup yellow squash seeded and cut into 1/4 inch dice 1 cup Spanish or yellow onion cut into 1/4 inch dice 1 cup red bell pepper seeded and cut into 1/4 inch dice 1/2 cup olive oil, divided in two 4-5 garlic cloves peeled and sliced thinly
pinch of saffron 3 tomatoes blanched, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/4 inch dice 1/2 cup chicken stock 1/4 cup (total) of fresh basil, thyme and rosemary chopped with salt and pepper to taste Place eggplant in a colander, sprinkle lightly with salt, let it rest for 10 minutes; drain the liquid and place on a paper towel to dry. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add enough olive oil to coat bottom of pan. Sauté zucchini, squash, onion and bell pepper one by one until each has a shiny look (about 1 minute per vegetable), setting each aside in it’s own dish as it finishes. Wipe skillet clean and lightly coat with olive oil, then heat over medium-high heat. Sauté eggplant until shiny and firm. In large sauté pan, heat the remaining oil. Sauté garlic until golden brown, add vegetables and saffron; cook for 30 seconds. Add chicken stock and tomatoes; simmer for a minute; add herbs and season with salt and pepper to taste. CRUNCHY BLACK BEAN SALAD 1 16 oz can of cooked black beans 4 ears of corn 1 medium white onion diced into the size of the beans
1/2 green pepper, seeded and chopped into the size of the beans 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp fresh lime juice 1 tbsp fresh chopped oregano 1 tbsp fresh chopped dill 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley 1 tsp chili powder Pour beans into a strainer and rinse well; slice corn kernels from cobs. Mix beans, corn, onions and pepper in a bowl; gently blend in olive oil, lime juice, herbs and spices. Refrigerate for 1 hour to let the flavors mix.
GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH MACHE AND PARMESAN OIL Asparagus, like artichokes, contain a type of acid that will make wine taste odd. That acidity is tempered by mache’s dark, nutty leaves and the parmesan oil, which add a creamy balance. Parmesan oil 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, sliced and then finely chopped or grated 1 cup extra virgin olive oil In a small sauce pan over low heat, add olive oil and cheese, warming the oil to melt the cheese (15-20 min) being careful
not to boil; cover and set aside at room temperature. Asparagus 24 medium to large asparagus stalks 4 small bunches of mache with leaves trimmed from base 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped 1/2 cup grated Parmigiani Reggiano salt and pepper to taste Gently break off the very end of the asparagus and roll each in the parmesan oil. Heat grill or a broiler and cook asparagus until slightly limp; set aside. Gently wash mache and dry; arrange asparagus on individual serving plates and place mache atop asparagus; sprinkle eggs, then chopped parmesan and finish with a drizzle of Parmesan oil. If mache is not available, arugula is a good substitute. Also, a drizzle of balsamic vinegar would be a welcome idea. If a wine is served, consider a Chablis or perhaps a rose. Chef Jan Jorgensen is the owner of Two Chefs Restaurant, 8287 S. Dixie Hwy. For more information and reservations, call 305-663-2100 or go to <www.twochefsrestauurant.com>. TwoChefs restaurant is a participant in Miami Spice 2013.
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Advice for getting through a divorce BY DEBBIE MARTINEZ
Going through my divorce has left me pretty much back at square one financially. What is the best way to get back on track? Divorce is always financially depleting. The sooner you can get handle on your financial situation, the better. I spoke with Roxanna Machado of Morgan Stanley and these were her suggestions: Regardless of whatever else may await you in life, saving for the future could be one of your biggest financial challenges. That’s why it’s important to take steps now to make sure you’ll have enough money on hand for retirement, family goals or unanticipated financial emergencies. A common question financial planners hear from clients is, “How can I save more than I’m saving now?” Fortunately, there are several ways you can accomplish that goal with a bit of professional help. CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING: Monitor expenses — Lowering your expenses by a modest amount such as one percent could allow you to boost your savings initiatives as much as a comparable increase in pay. To gain insight into your current spending habits, consider downloading a budgeting app for your smart phone. They’re much easier to use than they used to be and make expense tracking very simple. You can then look for inefficiencies and ways to economize. Reduce credit card expenses — On average, each U.S. household with credit card debt owes a balance of more than $15,000. You can eliminate such debt faster — and start saving more — by paying more than the minimum monthly amount on your credit cards each month. For example, assume you have a $1,000 credit card debt with a 12 percent interest rate. By paying $20 each month, it would take 67 months to eliminate the debt and would cost you $353.43 in interest. But by doubling your monthly payment to $40, you would be out of debt in just 27 months. Your interest costs would be less than half—$103.28. Then, when you finish paying off your balance, redirect the money you’d been spend-
DIVORCE COACH ing on debt each month to a savings or investment account. Another way to tackle debt expenses aggressively is by consolidating credit card balances to a single, lower-rate card. Comparison shop for the best rates, but beware of “teaser” rates that start low then jump higher after an initial introductory period ends. Boost contributions — If you participate in a workplace retirement plan, consider increasing your contribution by an additional one or two percent of income. Even if you think that may be too much, try it out for a few months. The extra effort could make a big difference down the road. Contributing even $20 extra each week could provide you with an additional $87,493 after 30 years (before taxes), assuming 6 percent annual investment returns. Use windfalls wisely — While it may be tempting to spend a windfall (such as an inheritance or workplace bonus) on something fun, it’s probably a better idea to use the money to enhance your long-term financial standing. For example, assuming you invest a $2,000 windfall in an account earning a 6 percent annual rate of return, it could grow to $2,698 after five years, $6,620 after 20 years or $12,045 after 30 years (before taxes). For additional help with post divorce budgeting or investments, reach out to Machado at 305-460-7903 NOTE TO SELF: Being financially responsible today is the key to my future security. DEBBIE’S LIBRARY The Road to Wealth by Suze Orman Debbie Martinez is a Certified Life Coach specializing in divorce, relationships and women’s issues. She has offices in South Miami. For more information, go to <www.thepowerofdivorcecoach.com> or call 305-984-5121.
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Smart Tips for First Aid, Before Seeking Medical Treatment By HOSSEIN JOUKAR, M.D., Medical Director, RiteCare Medical Center Anyone can have those last minute doubts about how to apply first aid when an unexpected injury occurs. Be smart and use these quick tips for knowing what to do to ease the trauma. During those precious moments between when an injury occurs and receiving proper urgent care treatment, you can often minimize the severity with some quick first aid tips, as described below.
Bleeding from Animal bite or Cut / Scrape • Apply pressure for 5 minutes with a clean, dry cloth to help control bleeding. • You can repeat this step three times. • If bleeding doesn’t stop, visit your doctor. Child with fever • Don’t treat a child’s fever with aspirin. • Use Tylenol® (acetaminophen) or Motrin® (ibuprofen) as prescribed based on the child’s weight.
• Alternate Tylenol® with Motrin® every four hours for persistent fever • Apply a cold compress to the child’s forehead and dress the child in light, loose-fitting clothes.
• If no improvement or if you child looks ill, please visit your doctor. Dehydration for adults or children • Sip small amounts of water. • Drink carbohydrate/electrolyte-containing drinks. Good choices are sports drinks such as Gatorade® or prepared replacement solutions such as Pedialyte®. • Suck on plain ice chips, or popsicles made from juices and/or sports drinks.
Eye First Aid • Wash your hands. • Seat the person in a well-lighted area. • Gently examine the eye to find the object. Pull the lower lid down and ask the person to look up. Then hold the upper lid while the person looks down.
• If the object is floating in the tear film on the surface of the eye, try using a medicine dropper filled with saline solution or clean, lukewarm water to flush it out. If a medicine dropper isn't available, use a glass of water or hold the person's head under a gentle stream of water.
Heat exhaustion • Individual should rest in a cool, shaded area. • Give cool fluids such as sports drinks that will replace lost salt. Salty snacks are appropriate, as tolerated. • Loosen or remove clothing. • Don’t use an alcohol rub. • Don’t offer any beverages containing alcohol or caffeine.
Inserted foreign object or foreign body • Don’t try to remove the foreign object. • Carefully wrap gauze or clean clothing around the area to prevent the object from moving.
• Apply pressure around the area with a sterile bandage or clean cloth to limit and control bleeding.
• Don’t remove pressure. If bleeding continues, use more clean cloths or bandages. Of course, seeking medical treatment quickly from an Urgent Care Center like RiteCare Medical Center is important. Find us on the web at www.RiteCareMC.com or visit us at any one of our convenient locations: Brickell, S. Miami, Doral / Miami Airport or Hialeah. Call (305) 571 – 6250 for more information.
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Verizon offers $100,000 to groups in effort against domestic violence BY CHUCK HAMBY
The Verizon Foundation has launched a new program to provide $100,000 in grants to Florida organizations in the effort to prevent domestic violence and to serve victims of abuse. The 2013 Florida Domestic Violence Prevention Solutions Grant Program is open to non-profit agencies and organizations all over the state. Funding will be distributed in individual grants up to $10,000 each. The focus this year will be on programs that do one or more of the following: • Support health and wellness of families affected by domestic violence or provide training to first responders/health care professionals to safely screen for domestic violence. • Engage men to act to prevent domestic violence in the office, at home, or in other social situations. • Educate teens on using new choices to create safe digital dating and healthy relationships. • Provide workforce development and entrepreneurship training for individuals participating in domestic violence prevention programs.
The new request-for-proposal (RFP) is the latest of a long-running effort by the Verizon Foundation, the company’s HopeLine program and other initiatives in partnership with Florida organizations against domestic violence. The company has contributed millions of dollars of funding and other support to various groups across the state in recent years. “We’re lucky to have so many great organizations in Florida providing such important services and care to victims,” said Pam Tope, Florida region president of Verizon Wireless. “Verizon is proud to support these efforts to help our families, friends and neighbors in need.” The deadline to apply for the new program is 5 p.m. on Aug. 30. Applicants will be notified of funding decisions by early October. To apply, go to <www.verizon.com/foundation>. Florida residents can participate in the Verizon HopeLine program all year by dropping a no-longer-used wireless phone into collection bins at every Verizon Wireless store. The phones are then refurbished and/or recycled to benefit domestic violence agencies and victims. For more information, visit <www.verizonwireless.com/hopeline>.
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AHCA/NCAL L honorss Kelly y Rice-Schild with h Nationall Patientt Advocacy y Award BY LEE STEPHENS
The American Health Care Association /National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/ NCAL) recently named local businesswoman Kelley Rice-Schild as a recipient of the Joe Warner Patient Advocacy Award at its 2013 Congressional Briefing event in Washington, DC. The Joe Warner award honors AHCA/NCAL members who have worked diligently to educate members of Congress about the needs of longterm care patients and residents, and who have worked to advance quality care in the long term and post-acute care community. Kelley Rice-Schild is executive director of Floridean Healthcare, which operates the oldest nursing home (The Floridean) in Miami. She also is owner/partner in Partner Care Pharmacy in South Florida. Rice-Schild comes from a background of longterm care, growing up in the familyowned facility that was established by her grandparents. She began working in Floridean’s activities department at the age of 18, and today continues the tradition of excellent service, leadership and responsibility to the community. Her grandfather, Jack Rice, also founded Florida Health Care Association (FHCA), the state’s first and largest advocacy organization for longterm care providers. Rice-Schild is a past FHCA president and has received numerous awards for her service to the longterm care profession, including FHCA’s highest honor, the Walter M. Johnson Circle of Excellence Award, as well as Nursing Home Administratorof the Year and the Arthur H. Harris Government Services Award. Throughout her 20-plus years of service to longterm care, Rice-Schild has been a long-standing advocate for providers and the residents under their care. She has helped to educate numerous
Kelley Rice-Schild receives the Joe Warner Patient Advocacy Award from U.S. Rep. Joe Garcia. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
federal and state legislators about the profession, making regular trips to Washington, DC and Tallahassee to testify before members of Congress and the Florida Legislature on key longterm care issues. She also has hosted numerous facility tours, press conferences, petition signings and other events that promote the important link between adequate funding and high-quality care. She is a member of the American College of Health Care Administrators and the American Society on Aging and is actively involved in the American Health Care Association, serving as chair of the Independent Owners Committee and past chair of the Political Involvement Committee. Kelley Rice-Schild currently resides in
Coral Gables and is married with three children. “Kelley is a champion for residents and families all across the state of Florida, as well as the United States,” said State Sen. René Garcia, R-Miami. “She has a strong passion and commitment to quality healthcare and services and is most deserving of this award.” Named for the late Joe Warner, the annual award recognizes advocates who possess the same compassion for, and commitment to, the nation’s frail, elderly, and disabled that exemplified the work of former president and CEO of Illinoisbased Heritage Enterprises, Joe Warner. Kelley Rice-Schild is one of four recipients of the 2013 Joe Warner Patient Advocacy Award.
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“I am missing a few teeth and wear a removable partial appliance, but it moves around and food gets stuck underneath it. Is there another option?” New technology has led to alternatives that have become the standard treatment – dental implants! Most people do not realize the detrimental ramifications of having a partial. In the long run, removable appliances contribute to the removal of teeth. Think about the design and how the appliance is engineered. The clasps on either side attach to perfectly good teeth that, over time, rock and pound the jawbone, rendering the bone thin. The majority of patients complain of ill-fitting partials that either break quite often or cause irritation of the gums. If this has happened to you, consider replacing the appliance with dental implants. Placing the dental implant fixture is a painless procedure. It can be placed immediately into a wide ridge. However, if there has been shrinkage of the bone, prior to placing the fixture the ridge can be expanded with regeneration materials until proper bone density has been reached. The partial
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“I am almost 15 years old and never got my adult upper small incisors. I am very self-conscious and uncomfortable when I smile. Do you have any suggestions to correct this issue?” Believe it or not, this is a very common genetic trait. Before initiating therapy, many orthodontists request an evaluation of the area to determine if the missing space is wide enough for placing a free standing dental implant. Communication with an orthodontist is imperative to ensure sufficient space is created for the placement of a dental fixture into each edentulous site. Right now, you are too young for dental implant procedures. We have found that anatomically, it is best for girls to be 16 years of age and boys should be 17. To help with this issue in the meantime, your orthodontist can attach a plastic tooth to your braces until it is time for the implant treatment. For more information, visit <www.WeSaveSmiles.com>.
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