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Please! Let the old guys have a little fun, too

BY GRANT MILLER

Publisher I got an email this past week from a friend that left me somewhat dumbfounded. It seems that 15 or 20 men indulge in a sport called Ultimate Frisbee. They have been playing this insane game every Sunday morning for about eight years now, and for the last four years they have been getting together to toss their Frisbees in the park at Pinecrest Gardens. Now, these guys aren’t kids; they are adults – grown men – who, for some reason, enjoy running up and down a grass field chasing the guy who has the Frisbee. It’s a strenuous, athletic sport and they exert a lot of energy, and the sounds they emit are not unlike those that we hear during a women’s tennis tournament. Yeah, grunts and groans, and maybe a few screams of agony when someone misses catching a Frisbee. Now, these old guys — don’t get me wrong when I say “old” because they are in my age bracket — are having some fun on a Sunday morning, getting some much needed exercise and utilizing a public park that their tax dollars have helped pay for. So, it comes as a huge surprise to me

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Read at the Acropolis

Anti-bullying workshop set for Aug. 27 at library BY LEE STEPHENS

Here are Becky and Tom Matkov at the Acropolis in Greece while on a recent Smithsonian Voyage to Antiquity cruise that also took them to Turkey and Greece. Becky Matkov is the CEO of Dade Heritage Trust, Miami’s largest historic preservation organization, and Tom, a partner in the Dunwody White law firm, is an avid historian. They tell us that they “relished” visiting historic sites in Istanbul, Ephesus, Aphrodisias, Delos, Crete, Mycenae and Athens. Thanks for taking us along, guys.

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inecrest will host a “Back to School Bash” on Saturday, Aug. 27, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Pinecrest Community Center. Following the event, the Pinecrest Branch Library will host a workshop for parents and children on “How to Stop Bullying.” The workshop will start at 1 p.m. and last until 3 p.m. The workshop will offer support and practical steps to help parents deal with the serious issue of bullying in schools. Anti-bullying advocate Kathy Hersh, along with teachers from South

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Positive PEOPLE in Pinecrest

BRYAN FUSFIELD Palmer Trinity School senior Bryan Fusfield loves to write. He earned 60 community service hours working for the Palmer Writing Center, helping other students with their writing projects. He joined the center at the beginning of his junior year and plans to continue during his senior year. “Writing comes easy to me,” he says. “I find creative writing interesting and fun to do.” So when a fellow student has a writing question, he relates it to what he likes to do. Some days he would be in the writing center, while other days would find him in classrooms helping his classmates. “I’ll just go and sit there,” he says. “Sometimes the teachers force students to come in and get a revision.” Fusfield also has earned 30 hours by volunteering at Habitat for Humanity. He worked with Habitat while he was enrolled in a summer program at Colorado University. “We helped build a house,” he says. “There was a house with three kids whose parents were in rehab. We repainted the house and brought in new furniture. It showed how much work goes into those things. You see what it takes to build a house. It’s kind of cool, the construction aspect.” Another volunteer opportunity for Fusfield is Students Offering Support (SOS). During the last school year he and

two friends organized the successful 5K run at the Deering Estate. “It was fun. All my close friends from school are in it (SOS),” he says. “We can actually go out and have fun and do community service.” Now that his senior year is just weeks away, Fusfield is considering colleges. Right after school ended, he took a trip to look at some of the universities he’s interested in, including Wake Forrest, Elon, Tulane, the University of Florida, Florida State University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He has been thinking about his potential major as well. “Right now it looks like political science or international studies,” he says. “I’m thinking I want to go into law,” In fact, Fusfield is spending part of the summer interning at a law firm. Once he gets back to Palmer, he will be busy not only with schoolwork, but also with athletics. He plays both varsity baseball and basketball and is the center on the basketball team that won the District Championship this year. At 6-foot-7, he can be intimidating. He says the 2011-12 team should be solid despite losing four of the five starters and their top guard who moved away. Fusfield is also a pitcher on the Palmer baseball team. Although he loves the game, he didn’t play for the 2011 team because he needed to concentrate on his academics. Fusfield is also involved in school clubs. He founded the Jewish Culture Club to help fellow students understand more about the Jewish culture. The club also does community service. Last Thanksgiving, club members worked with Bet Beira to prepare Thanksgiving meals for homeless people. They also participated in a toy and clothing drive. Club members introduced fellow students to Jewish foods – for Rosh Hannah they served apples and honey. Fusfield’s a peer counselor so he helps the younger students become acclimated to the school. “I spoke to sixth graders a couple of times last year and also to ninth graders,” he says. “Since I’m so tall, the sixth graders like to make comments about it.” That gives him an opening to talk to them about other things, including making friends at a new school and helping them learn how to deal with bullies. By Linda Rodriguez Bernfeld

TRENT BARNES Palmer Trinity School senior Trent Barnes has gone on two mission trips to Nicaragua, first as a sophomore and then again in his junior year. “Both times we built a house for a family in need,” he says. “Most of the infrastructure in Nicaragua is slapped together sheet metal. We gave them a big concrete room, like a big master bedroom size, but it’s concrete so that’s definitely helpful.” Inside the house they put in bunk beds for the children and a double bed for the parents, plus two rocking chairs. “We painted the roof to keep it from rusting because it was metal, but we didn’t paint the concrete,” Barnes says. The Palmer group worked with two professional house builders, doing things like mixing cement, leveling the floors and just generally following the builders’ instructions. Barnes says he was not prepared for how the trip would change him. “It opened my eyes and showed me how lucky I am with what I have here,” he says. “My problems are nothing like what they have.” Barnes is impressed with how much hope the children in Nicaragua have, even with the lives they lead. “It was really cool, that’s why I went back a second time,” he says. “It was kind of like a reminder.” On the second visit, he was even more impressed with how positive the

children were. “They are very hopeful people and they are very religious,” Barnes says. “They take delight in simple things. Their one meal each day is the best part of the day.” Barnes says it’s a big contrast to life in the United States, where kids grumble if they don’t like the lunch served at school on a given day. “We’re complaining; their attitude is appreciative,” he says. “Down there, 98 percent of the wealth is in the hands of two percent of the population. It was life changing to go down there.” At school, Barnes volunteers at the Center for Writing. “There are about 25 of us and each has to serve two periods,” he says. “We sit there, sometimes it’s a quiet place to study and other times students come in for help. Usually it’s more middle schoolers than high schoolers. Sometimes we get ninth or tenth graders.” The Writing Center volunteers also go into the classrooms at a teacher’s request. “We’ll go along and help,” Barnes says. “We’ll either edit or help them get started.” Since his freshman year, Barnes has been in the coed service club Students Offering Support. He likes performing community service with his friends. “Most of my good friends at Palmer are in it,” he says. “This past year, my friend Tony and I were the Junior Class co-chairs. We had to pick a charity, organize a fundraiser and donate the money.” They organized a garage sale that raised $1,100, which they used to buy food for His House. At the end of the year they gave the charity another $1,500. Barnes plays varsity golf and tennis for Palmer Trinity. He is seeded fourth on the tennis team and expects to be seeded first on the golf team this year. Barnes has a list of the top 10 universities he wants to apply to, including the University of Virginia, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Wake Forest, Southern Methodist University and the University of Florida. He is considering a major in business, most likely will opt for finance and then go on to law school. “My dream is to become a high school football coach once I retire,” he says. By Linda Rodriguez Bernfeld

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NICOLE FONT Palmer Trinity junior Nicole Font is heavily involved in extracurricular activities. Font is a member of Best Buddies and co-president of the Students Against Destructive Decisions club, also known as

SAD. Font and a friend are reviving SAD, which had been inactive for a while. They decided it would be a good way to raise awareness of drinking and driving and drug use, and keep people they love out of harm’s way. “I had seen a few videos,” she says. “It’s something I thought needed to be brought up. We are actually trying to focus on texting and driving. Texting while driving is almost like drinking four shots of vodka. It’s really bad.” The plan calls for the club to bring in speakers and also print out anti-text pledges for students to sign. “We’re going to bring the prom promise,” Font says. “It’s basically a pledge you won’t drink and drive on the night of prom. The club also will work to bring back Red Ribbon Week, a week dedicated to educating students about the dangers of illicit drugs. When she’s not busy with SAD, Font works with Best Buddies, the organization that matches up students with those with special needs. “Best Buddies is definitely my favorite club,” she says. “When I grow up I want to

work in special education. Just everything about it so amazing!” Font and other Best Buddies members call and text their buddies as much as possible. They’ll take their buddies to the movies – everything is dependent on what the buddies are capable of doing. “I’ve learned that no matter what kind of disability or difference you have, you are still a person, you are still normal and that shouldn’t separate you from anyone else,” Font says. “Working with mu buddy has made me realize that he’s just another teenager and he just wants to be accepted just like any of us at this school. He just wants a friend. Giving him that is one of the best gifts I can give. Font is also in the Spanish National Honor Society and she is a member of the Student Government Association. She had been class president in her freshman and sophomore years, but she decided not to run in her junior year so she could focus on other clubs. She will remain busy participating on the Junior/Senior Prom committee. Outside of school, Font does volunteer work through Students Offering Support or SOS. She was the sophomore chair, which

required her to organize a fundraiser with a partnering organization. That organization was the Tim Hardaway Foundation. “We did ticket sales for a Heat preseason game,” she says. “The money was going to go for the children of his foundation. We wanted the children to come with us to the game.” Tickets were sold to family, friends and teachers. In all, they sold more than 250 tickets and raised about $2,000. “We had a really great time,” she says. “I think I sold 40-50 tickets easily.” One of the aspects she loves about being a member of the coed club is that she is working with students from many different schools. “That’s what I love about it, that it’s so diverse,” she says. Font expects to be on the Board of Governors in the coming year. SOS has an annual 5K race to raise money for all the charities they support. The organization also partners with the Deering Bay for Youth Art Day and sponsors Bowling Against Bullies. By Linda Rodriguez Bernfeld

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when my friend tells me in his email that our Village of Pinecrest is asking them to move the start of their games from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. (when it is much hotter) because they are making too much noise. It seems that some of the neighbors who live in houses immediately adjacent to the park are upset that these old geezers are making too much noise and just having too much fun. So, they have asked the Village Parks Department to put an end to the early Sunday morning game of Ultimate Frisbee. Come on! For crying out loud, don’t the people who run things in our Village have better things to do than tell a bunch of older men who are enjoying themselves and getting some exercise that they are making too much noise, and they have to stop doing what they are doing because a few crotchety old neighbors don’t like the fact that they are having so much fun?

Please, people, if the sound of laughter and grunting and a few shrieks of pain are bothering you so much that you have to call the director of the Village Parks Department to complain, then maybe you should ask your doctor for a few more nerve calming meds. Or maybe you should simply close your windows a little tighter and turn up the AC. Besides, our Village is facing much bigger issues today, such as balancing a budget that is projected to be about $1 million short in the next fiscal year. So, why don’t you complainers just roll out of bed on Sunday morning and go join those guys for a game of Ultimate Frisbee. You might enjoy it. But, for the sake of whatever you believe in, this is not an issue that warrants involving Village policy makers or our police department. I’m tempted to say “get a life!” or get your butt out there and join them!

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Morris & Reynolds hosts Breakthrough Miami Career Day BY SANDRA GALLAHER

Insurance is no laughing matter, unless you were one of the 10 sixth grade students visiting Morris & Reynolds Insurance on July 7. The children, students in the Breakthrough Miami program at Palmer Trinity School, sat down with Bob and Juli Reynolds and their team of insurance professionals to talk about education and business, while sharing a few laughs. Morris & Reynolds team members from accounting, personal and commercial insurance, employee benefits and sales shared stories about their own education, their insurance careers and a range of inspirational experiences that sparked dozens of questions from the children during their Career Day visit. Personal lines manager Rita Schappell, with Morris & Reynolds for 25 years and in the insurance profession for over 40 years, explained to the children that she had been in insurance “since I was about your age.” Longtime chief financial officer Maria Tonarely spoke of her own diligent efforts to earn two college degrees as well as the educational journey her own children are currently embarking on as part of the day’s focus on the importance of life-long education. “I am not sure who had more fun, the children or our team members,” said Juli Reynolds, Morris & Reynolds executive vice president. “The children were truly fabulous. They arrived dressed for business, were well prepared and studious and had wonderful, bright questions. Their parents, mentors and school should be very proud. We were proud to host them.” Breakthrough Miami is a non-profit educational advancement program founded in 1991 that partners with private schools in Miami-Dade County. The program strives to help children between fourth and 12th grade in under-resourced neighborhoods by offer-

ing them a free six-week educational experience that allows access to excellent learning opportunities. The program is very selective and students must be prepared to give up most of their summer vacation in exchange for education. “Think of it as an academic boot camp of sorts,” said Ariel Edwards, site director for Breakthrough Miami at Palmer Trinity. During their visit students learned about the various jobs in an office like Morris & Reynolds and completed insurance related puzzles and illustrations. After lunch, they toured the office and stopped to pose for photographs with the Morris & Reynolds mascots, two crash-test dummies and a disheveled lizard. Before leaving, the children were given backpacks filled with movie passes and other goodies, and agents and underwriters throughout the office smiled at one another as their squeals of delight echoed down the halls. “We had a great time with the children, both in introducing them to insurance in fun ways but most importantly in describing the power of education,” said Bob Reynolds, president and CEO at Morris & Reynolds. “I hope that we inspired them in some small way because they inspired everyone here that day with their passion, polish and excellent questions. We thank Breakthrough Miami and Palmer Trinity for allowing us the honor of participating in this wonderful event.” The Reynolds family has been in the insurance profession in Miami since 1910 and has operated its independent insurance agency for three generations. Morris & Reynolds offers its clients trusted choices from over 100 of the world’s leading insurers for all forms of coverage. For more information, call 305-238-1000 or go to <www.morrisandreynolds.com>. To learn more about Breakthrough Miami, call 305-460-8869 or visit <www.breakthroughmiami.org>.

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Dade County Federal Credit Union recently opened a new branch office at Miami Children’s Hospital. Dade County Federal directors and staff, MCH executives and a representative from Miami-Dade Commissioner Rebecca Sosa’s office were on hand for a ribbon cutting and luncheon. Sosa’s communications director

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Sanchez Arango Landscaping sets high standards for performance BY MILLIE HERRERA

When Lazaro Arango and Rouget Sanchez became friends in the sixth grade at the Interamerican Military Academy in Miami, little did they know that four decades later they would still be best friends and business partners. Together, they founded Sanchez Arango Construction in 1995, a commercial and residential construction, outdoor advertisement and landscaping company. Sanchez has a degree in Construction Management from Florida International University and is certified as a general contractor by the State of Florida. Arango is certified in architectural and mechanical drafting, and has been active in construction and outdoor advertising management since 1986. Both share a passion for high-quality craftsmanship and durable construction, performance and reliability, and these principles serve as the guiding mission of

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with the best materials, design, construction and on-time performance inspired the pair to create Sanchez Arango Landscaping, now one of Florida’s largest contractors for landscape installation, maintenance, hardscape and irrigation. “We repeatedly ran into situations where the landscape company retained by our client did not perform to our standards,” Sanchez said. “These companies would not complete their work on time, would use sub-standard materials or do shoddy work. Many times we would end up completing the landscaping work ourselves to make sure it was done correctly. So, in 1999 we decided to expand our services to include landscaping so we could control the quality and performance for our clients.”

Sanchez Arango Landscaping has one of the best safety records in the industry. They are licensed, bonded and insured with an Aplus carrier. The company’s weekly in-house safety program ensures employees are trained and safe when working on a project. “Our investment in state-ofthe-art equipment, vehicles and the latest technology means we are more efficient, reliable and make safety our No. 1 concern,” Arango said. Both Sanchez and Arango stress their commitment to use Florida-friendly landscaping techniques whenever possible. This includes the use of green, conservation-friendly irrigation systems, native and drought tolerant plants, and careful use of pesticides and fertilizers to minimize runoff. One crucial service during the summer months is hurricane preparedness. Many municipalities, companies and residents statewide rely on Sanchez Arango to perform pre-storm preparedness. Services include having trees pruned and securing, storing or removing loose items to minimize storm damage. Sanchez Arango also provides post-storm services to recover, rebuild and clean up structures, remove debris, salvage and replace landscaping. “This is the time to call us to schedule a pre-storm project before any storms form,” Sanchez said. “If you wait until a storm is announced, we will not be able to come out and it will be too late to protect your home and property.” For more information on Sanchez Arango Landscaping, visit online at <www.sanchezarango.com> or call 305592-9252.

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If you’re a woman who owns a small business, youíve got plenty of company. In fact, women own more than 10 million U.S. companies, and women-owned businesses account for about 40 percent of all privately held firms in the U.S., according to the Center for Womenís Business Research. Clearly, the good news is that women are entering the small-business arena at a rapid pace. The not-so-good news is that you may be facing a retirement savings gap in comparison to male business owners. To get a sense of this gap, consider these statistics: • According to the U.S. Small Business Administrationís Office of Advocacy, 19.4 percent of male business owners have 401(k) or similar plans, compared with just 15.5 percent of women owners. • The percentage of female business owners with Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) is about the same as that of male business owners ó but the men have more money in their accounts. The average womanís IRA balance is about $51,000, compared with $91,000 for men, according to a recent report by the Employee Benefit Research Institute. Although these figures change constantly with the ebbs and flow of the market, the difference between the genders remains significant. One way to help close this savings gap, of course, is to set up a retirement plan for your business. But for many women business owners (and male owners, too), the perceived cost of setting up and running a retirement plan has been an obstacle. However, the retirement plan market has opened up considerably for small business owners over the past several years, so you might be surprised at the ease and inexpensiveness of administering a quality plan that can help you build resources for your own retirement — and help you attract and retain good employees. With the help of a financial professional, you can consider some of the myriad of plans that may be available to you:

FINANCIAL FOCU$ • Owner-only 401(k) — This plan, which is also known as an individual 401(k), is available to self-employed individuals and business owners with no full-time employees other than themselves or a spouse. You may even be able to choose a Roth option for your 401(k), which allows you to make aftertax contributions that can grow tax-free. • SEP IRA — If you have just a few employees or are self-employed with no employees, you may want to consider a SEP IRA. You’ll fund the plan with taxdeductible contributions, and you must cover all eligible employees. • Solo defined benefit plan — Pension plans, also known as defined benefit plans, are still around and you can set one up for yourself if you are self-employed or own your own business. This plan has high contribution limits, which are determined by an actuarial calculation and, as is the case with other retirement plans, your contributions are typically tax-deductible. • SIMPLE IRA — As its name suggests, a Simple IRA is easy to set up and maintain, and it can be a good plan if your business has fewer than 10 employees. Still, while a Simple IRA may be advantageous for your employees, it’s less generous to you, as far as allowable contributions, than an owner-only 401(k), a SEP IRA or a defined benefit plan. As a business owner, you spend a lot of time thinking about what needs to be done today, but you don’t want to forget about tomorrow — consider putting a retirement plan to work for you soon. Kimberly McGregor is the branch office administrator for Edward Jones Investments, 12940 SW 120 St. For more information, call 305-251-4398 or go to <www.edwardjones.com>.

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Great Grove Bed Race set to roll on Sept. 4

This team representing the University of Miami competes in the 2010 Great Grove Bed Race. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– BY BARBARA FERENCZI

The third annual celebration of bed racing will take place in Coconut Grove during Labor Day Weekend, Sunday, Sept. 4. The Great Grove Bed Race is a free community event and fundraiser in the Grove each year. It is attended by celebrities and proves that a community can come together, have fun, be unique and raise funds for charity The six-hour event is scheduled to take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The wildly comedic bed race involves rolling beds down village streets in Coconut Grove with the local South Florida community, individuals, businesses, organizations, and clubs sponsoring the beds. Teams consist of five members, four racers and one rider, racing against the clock until the fastest beds in each division are determined. Divisions are Men’s, Women’s, Co-Ed and Corporate/Over 30. Those finalists go head-to-head in a race

for the top position. More important than the speed trophies are the top prizes awarded for theme, engineering, décor, best overall and crowd favorite through the race’s TEXT your vote telecom sponsor. Open to the public, the race is organized as a fun community event to improve awareness and economic impact to the Grove and raise funds for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade. Race registration fee is $125 per team (one bed, five participants) with the final entry deadline of 5 p.m. on Aug. 26. One hundred percent of the registration fee goes to the Boys and Girls Clubs of MiamiDade. Many activities will take place during the day along with the Bed Race; there is a Parade of Beds, theme contest (best costumes and cheers would help in winning this), decoration contest, etc. For more information visit online at <www.TheGreatGroveBedRace.com>.

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This Dog’s for You!

Here’s a beautiful five-month-old mixed-breed Doberman puppy that was brought to the Born Free Pet Shelter in South Miami-Dade County. He doesn’t have a name yet, so if you adopt him you can have the honor. He’s a playful puppy and loves to run; he’ll make a nice pet for a young family with young children. For more information, call 305-903-6610 or go to <www.bornfree.petfinder.com>.

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Read in Germany

Here’s the Bucciero family – Bill, wife Patricia and daughter Catherine — on vacation on the Baltic Sea island of Rugen off the northeast coast of Germany. They are standing outside the entrance to the historic Castle Ralswiek, where they “spent two beautiful nights.” Thanks for taking us along, guys.

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Award-winning Deering Wines now on sale in South Florida BY SHEILA STIEGLITZ

The award-winning Deering Wines sold worldwide recently made their Florida retail debut at Crown Wine and Spirits Palmetto Bay/Pinecrest store, with all other store locations following in the next few weeks. Proprietors Blair Collins Maus and her husband, Todd, run the boutique vineyard in Sonoma County, California. Blair is a descendent of the Deering-McCormick family, who were early developers of farming technology, and she is the great-great granddaughter of Charles Deering. In honor of the event, the historic Deering Estate at Cutler is giving Crown patrons one free admission pass to the Estate with each bottle of Deering Wine sold at the Palmetto Bay/Pinecrest store. Limit 2 passes per customer. In 2010, Blair and her husband introduced their wines to South Florida during the Deering Estate Foundation’s signature event, Wine on Harvest Moon. The guests’ response to the wines were overwhelmingly positive. “Todd and I have loved coming to

Blair Collins Maus and Todd Maus are owners of the Deering Winery at the historic Deering Estate at Cutler. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Florida to share our wines and have learned by our visits that Florida has very sophisticated wine consumers who are also a lot of fun,” Blair said. “The Deering family has such a rich history in the Miami area. Both my great-great grandfather, Charles Deering, and my great-great uncle, James Deering, built winter homes in the Miami area and they both loved wine. For our family, it feels like the wines are coming home.” The four wines being sold are: • 2008 Zinfandel Maus Vineyard — Best of Class Winner, 93 points. This is an incredibly smooth and well-balanced wine packed with ripe fruit and spice — a hallmark of the Maus Vineyard. • 2008 Deering Ideal — “A Better Red.” Rich, full-bodied flavor, full of dark fruit and spices. • 2008 Chardonnay Bendimia Vineyard — Gold Medal Winner. A fruit forward French style chardonnay. • 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Nelligan Road Vineyard — Just released For more information call your local Crown Wine and Spirits store.

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‘With open arms’ BY NORMAN BERSTEIN AND HERB KLEIN

Please let us introduce ourselves. We are Norman Bernstein and Herb Klein, two out gay men living in Pinecrest. We are two of the founding members of Temple Etz Chaim in Ft. Lauderdale, a gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender temple. That congregation started as seven members attending service at the MCC Church in Miami 35 years ago and has grown to over 200 members. Moving to Pinecrest, it became a schlep for us to commute to our old congregation. Luckily for us, we have found a new home where we feel welcome and embraced right around the corner, at Temple Beth Am. Temple Beth A m is one of the largest reform congregations in South Florida and the congregation is extending a warm invitation to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community and their families to make the congregation their home away from home. “The Hebrew Beth Am means ‘house of the people’ and that is what we strive to be, a home to families and singles, gay or straight, Latina, Caucasian, afro-American, able and disabled,” says Rabbi Rachel Greengrass. “If you want to be part of a Jewish community, our goal is to welcome you and let you know how much we value you for who you are and the diversity you bring to our campus.” Temple Beth Am was founded in 1955 by Rabbi Herbert Baumgard and has grown to include over 1,300 families. Beth A m has an accredited Early Childhood Program, a Day School and religious school. With a sisterhood, brotherhood (Golani), choirs, social justice programs, beautiful moving services offered in English and Spanish indoors and outdoors, movies shown in the theater, a senior series in the library, bridge in the social hall and a

basketball program that connects the entire community. There is something here for everyone. That was one thing that we noticed right away, that there are many diverse classes, programs and events, and that this is a happening place. As membership director Rita Diaz likes to say, “We have a slogan around here, ‘large enough to meet your needs and small enough to remember your name.’” There are always numerous programs, events, services, holiday celebrations, support groups, cooking classes and the very cool new After School Programs. And now, with our help and that of other members of the Temple Beth Am Gay and Lesbian community, there will be programming specifically for the LGBT community and their family and friends. As gay men living in South Florida and attending services, Temple Beth Am has been a truly positive experience for us and has given us a wonderful opportunity to meet warm and loving people of the Jewish community. We are hoping to give back with our new group and by offering to counsel gay teens and parents of gay children, and discuss how to understand their child’s world. It is with pleasure that we invite everyone to this wonderful temple we now call home. Temple Beth Am will host its first LGBT special event of the year on Aug. 7, which will include wine, food samplings and a movie. It’s sure to be a fun afternoon. This event is free and open to everyone, members and non members, gay or straight. We are all looking forward to this wonderful community get-together. We welcome you with open arms! To RSVP and for more information about the new GLBT committee or for a tour of our beautiful facilities, contact Rita Diaz at 305-667-6667, ext.107, or by email at <rdiaz@tbam.org>.

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You can still expect competition for lower-end, entry-level homes, but demand is softer in the middle to upper-end property market, so you could be in a stronger bargaining position in those two tiers. If you’re a seller, don’t be alarmed by the good news for buyers. Buyer confidence and strength makes it more likely that you’ll enjoy a sale. Don’t try to compete against short sales and foreclosures when you’re pricing, though, because that’s a tough game to win. Just complete any needed repairs, get your home into great showing condition and emphasize your home’s strengths and features. We’re in an interesting transitional phase where both buyers and sellers can be winners with the right attitude and representation. Mike and Lynda Morgan may be contacted at the Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate Offices at 12155 S. Dixie Hwy., 305-253-2800 or by email at <mmorgan321@aol.com>.

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• EDUCATIONAL AND TEEN ADVICE • very challenging.

Toby Rose ASK TOBY I am doing my college applications and there is a question regarding my religion and race. Across the board, these college and universities do not require me to answer these questions. What do you think? I think you should answer the question. If you were denied admission because of your race or religion, I don’t think it would be a good fit for you. What is your opinion of NYU – New York University? I think it is one of the best universities in the United States. They have over 230 majors and more than 4,500 courses. The average class size is less than 20. NYU isn’t for every student. You must, in my opinion, be very mature and be able to “handle” New York City. If you haven’t visited NYU, you are not aware of the fact that when you step outside the classroom you step into New York City. They do not have a campus like the University of Miami or the University of Florida. The entire city is your campus. I think it is a phenomenal place to be. My former students, who currently attend NYU, love the fact that they can get in all the museums free of charge because they are NYU students, and that there is so much to see and do, including Broadway shows at half price. Just walking and looking into windows provides artistic information says one of my former students who plans to be a graphic designer. My son really wants to go to Princeton, but I’m not really sure he can handle the work load. What advice do you have? You haven’t told me any of the important points of your son’s academic life. It would helpful to know his SAT score, his GPA, etc. I will tell you that one of my exstudents from Palmetto High School, who now attends Princeton, visited me last week. She informed me that in her opinion one course at Princeton is the equivalent of three courses elsewhere (State Colleges and other non-Ivy league schools). She was in the top one percent of her class at Palmetto and finds the work at Princeton

I am 16 and go to Palmetto High School and heard from my friends that some colleges are soliciting videos for admissions. What does this mean? Some universities or colleges (examples Tufts, George Mason University and Saint Mary’s College of Maryland) are soliciting video essays. This is not a video of someone dancing or singing, but a video of someone reading their college essay. This is a brand new concept and something that should not be overlooked. I would suggest you email the colleges/universities that you are considering attending and ask if they will accept a video essay. I understand that Miami Dade County schools offer free tutoring for students. How is this possible? Do you know anything about this program? This is a special program and your child’s school must meet the eligibility requirements. The school must be identified as in “need of improvement” and the students at this school also receive free or reduced priced meals. State-approved private providers for grades K-12 in Reading, English, Math and Science offer tutoring. It is important to know that priority is given to the lowest performing students. To find out more, call 305-995-4549. I am absolutely in shock over the price of my daughter’s college textbooks. Do you know any way that I can save money and still get her the same books? The following are some suggestions that I think may help you: • Go online and enter the name of the company from which you think you are buying a book. Add coupon in the search engine. There are many coupons online for books. This is a great way to get the same book for a reduced rate. • Buy or borrow the book from friends who have taken the same courses. Many students don’t want to keep their tex books. • Share textbooks with a friend. Toby Rose is president of Toby Rose’s College Prep. She is an independent college counselor, was a Dade County Outstanding Teacher and served as chairperson of the Dade County School Board Academic Advisory Committee. Rose may be contacted by calling 305238-7737 or via the Internet at <www.tobyrose.com>.

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Summer sun – protect yourself from UV rays BY BRODES H. HARTLEY, JR.

President/CEO, Community Health of South Florida It’s UV Safety Month, a great time to spread the message about ultraviolet radiation, popularly known as UV rays. Summer is the time to enjoy a vacation from work and school. But when you’re outside, remember to take protection against UV rays. They’re at their strongest now. UVA and UVB rays are the main cause of skin cancer, and they can damage your eyes if not protected. Persons of light skin are more vulnerable to cancer, but even those with darker skin and more melanin should take precautions when living as close to the equator as we do. The most deadly skin cancer is melanoma. It can impact all people, regardless of ethnic background, and it can appear on parts of the body that haven’t had lots of exposure to the sun. Compared to other parts of the country, Hispanics and African Americans in Florida have much higher rates of melanoma. Stay out of the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. No clocks at the beach? Remember this – when your shadow is shorter than you are, it’s time to protect yourself. Wear long sleeves, long pants and a wide-brim hat. Remember that water and sand reflect UV rays. And use sunscreens with a high SPF number. Apply them both before and after swimming or sweating. Many dermatologists recommend reapplying sunscreen every two hours. When you find a good sun block, one that filters both UVA and UVB, use it for the whole family, children included. Most skin damage happens in a person’s first 20 years. So it’s important to protect your children. And check your own body as you get older. If you haven’t examined your skin lately, or you notice new moles or other spots of different color on your skin, it’s time to make a doctor’s appointment. EYE PROTECTION It’s important to wear sunglasses outdoors of course, but also while driving. Your eyes will appreciate the attention to

HEALTHCARE both health safety and comfort. That widebrim hat you wear to protect your head also reduces the sun’s exposure to your eyes, especially if your glasses that are not wrap-around. Children should wear a hat, too, for both reasons. Don’t close your eyes at the beach and expect your eyelids to provide good protection. Some UV rays can penetrate eyelids. Even on cloudy days, UV rays can damage eyes, sometimes even more. When we’re in bright sun, we automatically think of protection. But we toss off the idea when it’s cloudy. Again, down here in South Florida, the sun is powerful. In the summer, use sunglasses even when it’s cloudy. While on the subject of eyes, remember that vision changes as you age. Regular eye exams help your doctor find problems early, when they can be easily treated. You may be at higher risk for eye disease if you are age 65 or older, are African-American and over age 40, have diabetes or have a family member with diabetes or eye disease or have high blood pressure. The doctor will do tests to look for problems with your eyes, including glaucoma. Other problems common in older adults include cataracts, age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. If you have trouble adjusting to dark rooms, trouble focusing near or far, have pain or dryness or itching in your eyes, see a dark spot at the center or have other problems, it’s time to see your eye specialist. But, most important this summer, protect yourself against that bright sun. Brodes H. Hartley, Jr. has served as president & CEO of Community Health of South Florida (CHI) for 27 years. The non-profit organization provides affordable, quality health care to South Miami-Dade and Monroe County. For more information, visit online at <www.chisouthfl.org>

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JCC pre-school welcomes new director Linda K. Landy ALPER JCC NEWS It is official. Our familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s final educational choice has been made. This week my baby moves to Gainesville to begin his Ph.D. in computer engineering with a specialty in reconfigurable hardware. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ask me what that means, because I have no idea. I will tell you that this was a very painful decision for life-long Hurricanes, but they made him an offer he couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t refuse. It has been a long journey since his first day of pre-school at the JCC. A lot has changed since then. Just as my son has gone from ABC to Ph.D., the JCC pre-school continues to refine its already amazing Early Childhood Development (ECD) program which offers a nurturing, stimulating, warm and loving environment for children eight weeks to five years. As he meets his new professors, the JCC ECD welcomes Dr. Phyllis Bochman as their

new ECD Director. Dr. Bochman has been the Executive Director of the University of Miami Canterbury Preschools for the last eight years. She has had extensive experience at Jewish preschools since 1992 both as a teacher and a director. In addition, Dr. Bochman has taught graduate classes in early childhood education at the University of Miami, and has also taught at Miami Dade College. Dr. Bochman brings a wonderful educational philosophy to the J: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I believe that the early childhood school experience must nurture social-emotional skills in each child and create joyful school memories. Early childhood is a magical journey, and one of my jobs as the director is to create opportunities to develop the imagination and create memorable rituals, traditions, and celebrations that honor childhood. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Children need to be active learners and disciplined, creative thinkers; to learn to make good choices and to work cooperatively; and to be kind and responsible. A school filled with authentic, meaningful learning always produces miles of smiles. My goal for the children and teachers is to love coming to school each day.â&#x20AC;? If you are looking for a State of Florida Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten program (for fouryear-olds), the J has been ranked in the top ten

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Subaru Tribeca a crossover loaded with safety features Ron Beasley AUTOMOTIVE EDITOR

LET’S TALK CARS The Subaru Tribeca continues as a favorite crossover SUV with American consumers even though there are virtually no changes for the new 2011 model. All three trim lines — Premium, Limited and Touring — now carry seven passengers. Subaru added the Touring model to the lineup last year and gave it several additional luxury features over the Limited. Increased customer demand for more comfort in crossover SUVs prompted Subaru to add the design features and luxury amenities in the Touring model. They include HID headlights, monochrome exterior paint scheme, power moonroof; rear vision camera with monitor in auto-dimming mirror, silverpainted roof rails, a silver-painted front underguard and seven-spoke alloy wheels. A Bluetooth hands-free phone module also is standard on the Limited and Touring lines, as is XM satellite radio. On the road, Tribeca delivers a positive

driving experience, thanks to Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) and four-wheel traction control (TCS) that enhance the capabilities of the standard Variable Torque Distribution (VTD) version of Subaru’s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. Tribeca also comes with Brake Assist on its standard ABS brake system, which analyzes the force on the brake pedal and increases hydraulic boost to provide enhanced emergency braking, even activating the ABS system early if needed. On the outside, Tribeca has a crisp, aerodynamic design with a swept-back windshield. Up front, the grille is integrated into the front bumper and has a chrome spreadwing design, with the Subaru star cluster badge as the focal point. Under the hood, the Subaru 3.6-liter, 256 hp Boxer engine produces powerful low-end torque and its use of regular-grade fuel helps lower operating costs. The Active Valve Control System (AVCS) variable valve timing is used on both the intake and exhaust camshafts and the engine sustains at least 225 pounds-feet of torque from 2,000 to 6,000 rpm. Mated to a specially tuned fivespeed automatic transmission, Tribeca has good acceleration and is exceptionally smooth and responsive in everyday driving.

Tribeca grille is integrated into the front bumper in a chrome spread-wing design around the Subaru star cluster badge.

Tribeca is built around the Ring-Shaped Reinforcement Frame structure proven in Subaru models for over a decade. It is equipped with occupant-sensing, dual-stage driver and passenger airbags, front seatmounted side impact air bags and standard curtain side air bags (front and second rows). A rollover sensor can detect a potential vehicle rollover and deploy the standard side curtain airbags. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gave the Tribeca its highest five-star rating in all of New Car

Assessment Program (NCAP) crash tests and a four-star rating in tests for rollover resistance. Tribeca also was a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Pricing on the 2011 Subaru Tribeca starts at $31,220.

Ron Beasley is the automotive editor for Miami’s Community Newspapers. He may be contacted by calling 305-662-2277, ext. 261, or by addressing email correspondence to <LetsTalkCars@aol.com>.

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