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Rotary Art Festival returns Around Town to city this weekend Folks had a blast

BY GARY ALAN RUSE

at VolksBlast

he South Miami Rotary Art Festival, a lively and popular arts and crafts event each year in South Florida since 1984, returns to the City of Pleasant Living this month.

Located in the heart of downtown South Miami, the show takes place on Sunset Drive (SW 72 Street) between SW 57 Ave (Red Road) and S. Dixie Hwy. Festival days are February 21 and 22, with the hours being 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday.

This year, more than 135 artists, local and from all across the country, will be exhibiting their work. A multinational food court, in the center of the show, will give guests more than art to feast on. Pets are also welcome, with watering stations provided for them. South

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BY MICHAEL MILLER <Michael@communitynewspapers.com> The VolksBlast was a blast with what seemed like at least 150 Volkswagen’s of all types displayed in all their glory right there on Sunset Drive a week ago last Sunday. Lots of beetles of all colors and outfits, from the 50s to some of the newest designs by VW. There were lots of VW busses, some restored with beautiful interiors and paint jobs, to well — how could it be said — some were just the original everything and the rest was left to your imagination and your creativity. Lots of smiles, as VW admirers got to get up close

Scenes from last year’s South Miami Rotary Art Festival.

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Artist David Schor exhibiting at Wirtz Gallery

BY GARY ALAN RUSE

outh Miami’s Wirtz Gallery has just opened a new exhibit featuring the work of internationally known artist David Schor.

The exhibition opened on February 2 and runs through February 27 at the gallery, which is located in the First

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David Schor is pictured at work on a painting.

National Bank of South Miami, 5750 Sunset Drive.

Schor says that the theme of the exhibition was influenced by his love of the sea and the international locales he has visited in the course of his work-related travels.

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VolksBlast event with at least 150 different types of beetles.

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with their passion, and there were lots of cameras shooting away too.

From Grandma and Grandpa to young moms and dads with little kids,

Name this couple and win $20 for Wall’s Ice Cream.

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there was a wide range of folks there to take a look and many to share their vintage Bugs and busses with one another, and to share the South Miami ambiance that the city has to offer. Good move, guys, and keep up the good work. See you next year.

And by the way, couldn’t help but notice Sandy Youkilis strolling down Sunset with a very nice looking lady.

And speaking of nice looking, how about this couple (left) and their very young child, who is in college now. If you can tell me who they are and you’re the first one to email me at <michael@communitynewspapers.com> you’ll get absolutely free $20 of gift certificates to Wall’s Ice Cream, which by the way is at SW 67 Ave and S. Dixie Hwy right across from Big Cheese.

Speaking of Cheese... Can’t help but wonder IF the investigation into the activities of at least two sitting South Miami Commissioners will lead to them hearing “say CHEESE.” Many thanks to Coldwell Bankers Residential Real Estate for donating $1,000 to the Grey Ghosts. By the way,

that’s the same office where Vice Mayor Brian Beasley works. SO, I guess that’s thanks to him as well for helping that happen.

Okay folks, is Mayor Horace Feliu going to run again, or is he going to retire and go in another direction?

Golly that would surely bring out more and more people to run for office.

Especially since Commissioner Jay Beckman seems to be on the South Miami Homeowners Association “hit” list as of late. And silly me, I thought he was their Golden Boy. So, with Feliu’s, Beckman’s and Newman’s seats up for grabs in 12 months, lots of names have been thrown around to run for office, like: Walter Harris, Sharon McCain, Shawn Crews, Rene Guim, Justo Gonzalez, Geraldine Robinson, and there is talk that Randy Wiscombe just might be ready to serve again, come election time. Now don’t fret, it’s a long ways off and rest assured the list will change as often as our summer weather and as soon as I hear who’s in and who’s out, I’ll let you know.

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Okay, speaking of races and staying in shape... The city and the CRA should stop all the lip service and stop wasting time and just start teaching the kids how to box. The sport of boxing teaches respect for yourself and others and golly we all need a little bit more of that, so City Hall, stop wasting time and get into the ring.

Went shopping the other day right here in town and I was reminded of the eclectic group of locally owned stores and restaurants that we have right here in South Miami.

I truly believe that it is our responsibility to give these folks first shot at your hard earned dollars, and if they can’t earn your business, then you can say, “I tried them first.”

So, here is a list of just some of the places right here in downtown South Miami that want your business: Power Pizza, 305-661-7388; Fast Frame, 305-668-5718; Massage Envy, 305-662-2622; D& L Hair Studio, 305-662-8080;

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Photographers learn how to be well composed at dinner meeting Gloria Burns GLORIA’S GAB GFWC Coral Gables Woman’s Club held an Arts and Crafts competition on February 4 at their clubhouse. Tim Crowley not only judged the photography entries but also gave the crowd attending a dinner meeting a mini class on how best to take photos with great composition. Now that cameras have digital and automatic focus insuring almost anyone can take a good photo, Crowley explained that composition has become the key to judging quality photographs.

Also helping with the adjudication of the arts and crafts division was past CGJWC president Tania Stern, a woman who can do almost any type of craft of needle art imaginable.

Those receiving first place ribbons will go on to a District competition next month. Linda Hartwell, who coordinated the competition was pleased with the quality of this year’s entries and hopes to see many go to the state level. Among the first place winner in photography was Mrs. Miami International 2008/Mrs. Florida Lady American Image 2009, Mireya Kilmon.

Kilmon took advantage of the dinner meeting and arts and crafts adjudication to promote walking and exercise wearing step counters everyday. She donated the pedometers and spoke to the group about heart disease, prevention and causes.

Steps for the Roses is a fun, inspiring walking program developed by AARP for GFWC’s Focus On Health program. Using the rose — GFWC’s official flower — as the tracking icon, participants record their progress on a Step for the Roses log card or online. Debi Wilborn is coordinating this program for more than a dozen CGWC members who plan on participating and getting healthy while doing so.

The program will last from February 14 to August for 24 weeks and we will count all of our steps to report to our national Federation of Women’s club.

It was a busy week indeed for CGWC as the following day, GFWC Coral Gables Woman’s Club members Linda Hartwell and Melinda Crawley helped organize the induction ceremony for 4 new Juniorettes. Rachel Crawley was inducted as the New President of the JUNIORETTES, a service club for young women sponsored by CGWC. This was very special for Rachel whose brother came home from Afghanistan just for her induction. Among others attending the event were Claire Frances Whitehurst, Nancy Desmangles, Barbara Lapsley, Carmen Suarez, Sandy Schaefer, my mom, my husband and myself along with a few of the girls parents and siblings.

In other news, on Tuesday, January 27, Women’s Fund of Miami-Dade — the only grant making organization in MiamiDade entirely dedicated to funding gender-specific programs — distributed $394,000 to 42 local non-profit organizations that work with low-income women and at-risk girls. Grantee Partners were awarded their checks before an audience of 350 Women’s Fund supporters at Jungle Island. The event was entirely underwritten by BankAtlantic, Florida’s Most Convenient Bank.

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Bowl Photography Competition will be held in March and the March 11 deadline is fast approaching. For students interested in participating, go online to jrorangebowl.com to download applications and criteria or call the JOBC office at 305-6621210.

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“It’s extremely colorful,” said Schor of the exhibition. “It’s mostly from my sailing series, but also with scenes from around the world, and there are some examples of my portraits, also done in different parts of the world.”

Schor works in a variety of media, including oils, acrylics and pen and ink. Although he loves South Florida, he does spend a fair amount of time globe-trotting.

“Most years I travel up to 20 weeks a year in a variety of places ranging from France to Hawaii, doing paint-

information please visit our Miami Golf Classic webpage, or contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 1-866-862-5867, or 305-284-2872, or by e-mail at <alumni@miami.edu>.

Until next week, keep making each day count.

Keeping up with what’s happening in our community is quite a challenge and I am certain there are many activities I miss. If you would like to submit information for this column, send your news via e-mail to galburns@aol.com.

ings for clients,” said Schor. “All those come from the internet. I contact people all over the world, they contact me, and we have a long exchange back and forth.”

A resident of Florida since 1974, David Schor was born in New York and raised in Connecticut. He received a Bachelor’s degree in biology at Tufts University, then went on to George Washington University to receive a Master’s degree in Hospital Administration.

His degree in biology has been helpful in his artistic work since an understanding of anatomy lends itself to a more accurate rendering of people and animals.

For more information, visit his website at http://www.davidschor.com.

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Train don’t chain your best friend Beginning April 2009, it will be illegal to keep your dog tethered when you aren’t present.

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Correction: In a recent article on Artnight, reference was made to an area business labeled “Baha Muse.” Well folks, the real name is Boho Muse, which is an online and by appointment boutique featuring trendy clothing, accessories and jewelry, run by Carla Loo, the lovely and trendy owner. Visit it at http://bohomuse.com or call Carla at 786564-8989. You really should check it out.

This means it will be unlawful to tie a dog to any object or structure -- including a house, tree, fence, post, garage or shed -- by any means, such as chain, rope, cord, leash or running line.

However, this doesn’t mean you can’t use a leash to walk a dog.

Carla Loo of Boho Muse.

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That fact is that dogs left tethered and unattended are deprived of social interaction, and since they can’t run if they feel threatened, they are 2.8 times more likely to bite. So the anti-tethering law has been enacted to improve the safety of residents as well as the well-being of pets.

Once the law is in effect, illegally tethering your dog can result in fines of $100 or more.

Please remember, train don’t chain.

For more information go to miamidade.gov/animals or call 3-1-1.

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February 17 - 23, 2009

I hope every school board member supports Darwin’s theory R. Kenneth Bluh KENNETH’S COMMENTARY The front page Miami Herald headline read “Yanking book on Cuba ruled legal by court.” After two years and spending more than a quarter of a million of taxpayer dollars, the controversy over permitting students’ exposure to Vamos a Cuba still hasn’t ended.

This I do know: • The rest of the world must think we are a bunch of loonies for pulling a book from our school’s library just because it inaccurately portrays a child’s life in Cuba.

• Anyone can buy Vamos a Cuba at a book store if they wanted to read the book — that is, if the stores are even bothering to carry the book anymore.

• No one would have given the book a second look if the school board hadn’t made such a fuss about it.

• Lastly, just think what the school system could have done with the $250,000 spent, so far, on legal fees.

Now for the rest of the story: The ACLU is seriously discussing appealing the appellate court decision. This means the taxpayers of Miami-Dade County will be footing more legal fees plus the cost of school staff support, which will probably push the total cost to more than three quarters of a million dollars. Tell me how many teacher pay raises that money could support?

What’s next? Suppose a school board member thinks that Charles Darwin was wrong when he developed his theory of evolution. Perhaps, a school board member might feel that the world, and everyone on it, was created in seven days — that is days as we know them.

Will they push to have Darwin removed from the school libraries?

Suppose a school board member believes so strongly about evolution that they want all bibles, at least the Old Testament, removed from our school libraries. What misguided ideas.

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VIEWPOINT What ever happened to teaching a student to look at all sides of a subject, to study the pros and cons of an issue and try to come to a sensible conclusion?

Why not tell a student that there must be a reason many thousands of Cubans over the years have put their lives at risk to escape from Cuba. Would they press into rickety boats hoping to make it to America if life in Cuba was as good as Vamos a Cuba portrayed?

Why not ask the student how many try to escape from America in an effort to make it to Cuba. Only those trying to escape punishment for a crime committed in the U.S. have attempted to make such a dangerous trip.

Do our school board members think our students are so easily influenced that that they can’t be exposed to a way

of life other than that we as adults know as the truth? Can’t we trust them to “think?”

The court ruled that removing Vamos a Cuba from the library isn’t censorship.

A majority of the school board is now happy. Unfortunately, the ACLU isn’t. So our taxpayer dollars, our ever-so-scarce taxpayer dollars, will more than likely go to defend a concept that defies logic.

Why must we keep embarrassing ourselves in front of the entire nation?

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Coldwell Banker donates $1,000 to Grey Ghosts FESTIVAL, Pictured (l-r) are Valerie Newman, Pat Parker, Brian Beasley, Jay Beckman, Charlette Seidel, Horace Feliu and Dick Ward.

BY CHARLETTE SEIDEL Coldwell Banker Cares, the charitable arm of Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, presented a $1,000 donation to The Grey Ghosts of South Miami, a non-profit organization offering an after school program of academic progress and athletic competition.

Grey Ghosts participates in a variety of sports that benefit neighborhood young-

sters: football, baseball, basket ball, soccer, track and wrestling. The check was presented by Pat Parker, Brian Beasley and Charlette Seidel to Dick Ward, representing the Grey Ghosts.

The Cares’ mission is to give back to the communities and neighborhoods in which its members live and work and serve by providing charitable contributions and volunteer support.

The Shops at Sunset Place hosts ‘Health and Fitness Expo’

BY MICHAEL GOODMAN As a way to continue a healthy frame of mind for the New Year, The Shops at Sunset Place will be hosting the “Health and Fitness Expo,” a free, informative event designed to celebrate healthy living through exercise and healthy eating habits to last a lifetime, on Sat., Feb. 28, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The “Health and Fitness Expo” will offer something for everyone, showcasing various services and organizations that will educate families about the importance of regular medical screenings to prevent any conditions and diseases.

Event attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy fitness demonstrations, body fat testing, fitness gear, food samples and much more. There will also be raffle drawings for various prizes, including a one-year membership to LA Fitness.

The Shops at Sunset Place’s “Health and Fitness Expo” is dedicated to building a healthier community,” said Claudia Marquez, director of marketing and business development at The Shops at Sunset Place. “The Shops at Sunset Place contin-

ues to be an important part of the community by providing ongoing programs that improve the quality of life and wellbeing for both shoppers and employees.”

The Shops at Sunset Place is an open-air shopping venue that features a majestic waterfall and cascading fountain amidst a dramatic grand staircase. The mall is located at the intersection of US 1 and Red Road (SW 57 Ave.) in South Miami, Florida and is managed by Simon Property Group, Inc., headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The Shops at Sunset Place offers a sensational line-up of stores and entertainment, including AMC 24 Movie Theater with stadium seating, Splitsville Luxury Lanes & Dinner Lounge, Niketown, Martinibar, Barnes & Noble Superstore, GameWorks and Dan Marino’s restaurant. In addition, The Shops at Sunset Place is home to some of South Florida’s most exclusive retailers such as Armani Exchange, Mayors Jewelers, Origins, Pottery Barn, Victoria’s Secret, Urban Outfitters, Banana Republic, Forever 21, Hollister Co., Gap/Gap Kids, American Eagle Outfitters, and Z-Gallerie. Additional information is available at <www.simon.com>.

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Miami Hospital will again staff a first aid booth and offer health screening.

Children’s Alley returns again, featuring local nonprofit organizations with educational activities for kids.

Long-time participants include Miami Children’s Museum, Everglades Outpost Wildlife Refuge and the World Chess Hall of Fame, while Grand Masters play 10 chess enthusiasts at once. Patrons can also interact with the Southern Cross Astronomical Society, the Ceramic League of Miami and others.

The South Miami Rotary Art

Kids love it, too.

The art of relaxing.

Festival not only promotes the City of South Miami, it also raises money for scholarships as well as world and community projects under the aegis of the Rotary Club of South Miami and its Rotary foundation.

Admission to the festival is free.

Parking is available at South Miami’s municipal garage, with its entrance on SW 58 Court, or on streets nearby.

Festival headquarters are in the lobby of the First National Bank of South Miami, which has graciously hosted festival operations for 25 years.

For information about this familyfriendly event, visit its website at www.southmiamiartfest.com.

Need a safe place for your children after school?

Bring them to the South Miami After School Program where they will enjoy being nurtured by experienced educators. We offer activites that help your child develop academically, intellectually and physically.

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Giardino Gourmet Salads opens South Miami location

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Frank Maduro hangs up the Giardino sign before the grand opening.

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BY GARY ALAN RUSE

Salad lovers had something extra to celebrate on Valentine’s Day last Saturday as one of the newest locations of Giardino Gourmet Salads opened in South Miami with franchise owners Frank and Jackie Maduro welcoming everyone.

The restaurant now has seven locations throughout Miami-Dade County, the first opening more than four years ago in Coral Gables, with others in Doral, Kendall and South Beach, and has plans to expand the franchise even further into Broward County later this year.

Giardino Gourmet Salads opened its South Miami restaurant on February 14, at 6653 South Dixie Highway. The newest addition will offer South Florida families a quick, easy and affordable healthy dining option, say its founders, Ody and Kenny Lugo, who are continuing their mission to keep South Florida eating and saving “green.”

“Luckily, we are surviving in this economic downturn,” said Ody Lugo.

“People don’t have the ability to splurge as often. They are in search for places that have an affordable ticket, fresh food and great customer service, and that is why our customer base keeps growing.”

Husband and wife team Kenny and Ody Lugo, former a firefighter and Miami-Dade school teacher, respectively, created Giardino Gourmet Salads because they share a strong passion for gourmet cooking. The Lugos are dedicated to bringing healthy, convenient and affordable eating options to South Florida. Giardino provides gourmet salads, wraps and homemade soups, all made with natures’ freshest ingredients to provide a culinary experience that is not only delicious, it’s also nutritious.

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Jewish genetic disease screening to be offered at Temple Beth Am

BY SHARI R. DEBOWSKY In every corner of Judaism, both culturally and spiritually, we are commanded to “celebrate life.” That was precisely my intent, last spring, as I (and my husband, Stuart) prepared to start a family.

It was an extremely exciting time for us and, like most couples, we did not think about the risk of Jewish genetic diseases. Once we confirmed our pregnancy, we were so thrilled about the prospect of expecting our first child later that fall. As a matter of course, during our (routine) eight-week check-up, my OB/GYN asked for permission to run the “Jewish Panel” blood test. Of course, we agreed.

When my results came back as a recessive carrier of Tay Sachs disease, we immediately knew that Stuart needed to be tested. Soon after, Stuart’s results came back and indicated that he, too, was a Tay Sachs carrier. Now a bit more than just “concerned,” our doctor immediately set us up with a genetic counselor in South Miami to further understand our options and schedule an appointment for an amniocentesis.

Already now 16 weeks along, this was a nervous time for us as a young couple, as this procedure’s results would be able to accurately forecast whether or not we had passed on the “autosomal recessive gene.” More specifically, this is “a pattern of inheritance in which disease only results when an individual inherits two gene mutations (one from each parent) for a particular disease. If both members of a couple are carriers of the same diseased gene, there is a one in four (25 percent) chance in each pregnancy for a child to be affected.”

Those test results took about threeand-a-half (uneasy) weeks and it was confirmed, much to our horror and disbelief, that our unborn baby was in deed unfortunately affected with Tay Sachs, a curse that leads to certain suffering and inevitable death, usually in early infancy. We made the unbearable decision to terminate our pregnancy and not bring an affected Tay Sachs baby into the world.

As a result, and gratefully due to my position in the Beth Am community, we are now undeniably determined to raise

awareness of the numerous Jewish genetic diseases that exist, most of which are still being researched to find a cure. As a reaffirmation of our faith, Stuart and I are absolutely committed to having a family in the near future, now with a greater awareness of the genetics involved.

Thankfully, Temple Beth Am now will begin a new initiative to help educate our local Jewish community on the effects of these various hereditary ailments in a valuable affiliation with the University of Miami’s Victor Center for Jewish Genetic Diseases.

Lois B. Victor is the founder of the Victor Center for Jewish Genetic Diseases, in partnership with the Albert Einstein Healthcare Network. Victor lost two children to a Jewish genetic disease and is passionate in her mission to ensure that no family endures the heartache of a preventable illness.

Through her leadership and support, the Victor Center serves this important purpose of raising awareness and offering clinical expertise in the areas of genetic screening and counseling.

It is so vital for all Ashkenazi Jews (those of eastern European decent) to know their risk and be well informed about genetic carrier screening. Most couples probably do not realize that insurance companies will only cover testing when the mother-to-be already is pregnant. Pre-pregnancy genetic screening is normally not covered and can be anywhere from $1,500 to $3,000, depending upon the laboratory used.

That is precisely why there will be an education fair and free carrier-screening program on Mar. 1, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., for Jews between the ages of 18 and 44 at Temple Beth Am. This screening is open to the general public and the Victor Center will be generously gifting 100 free tests. To find out more or to register to be screened (a simple blood test), call Debbie Wasserman at 786-897-9587. To download the brochure, visit <www.tbam.org> and click on the Mar. 1 calendar page.

Shari R. Debowsky is director of programming at Temple Beth Am in Pinecrest.

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IHOP to serve free pancakes nationwide during Feb. 24

BY CLAIRE DELACRUZ IHOP, one of America’s favorite restaurants for breakfast, lunch and dinner, has announced plans to serve millions of free pancakes in celebration of National Pancake Day on Feb. 24.

The celebration is designed to bring together friends and family, as well as to raise $1 million for Children’s Miracle Network, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping children’s hospitals, and other worthy causes.

2009 will mark IHOP’s fourth year of celebrating the national event, and nearly 1,400 IHOP restaurants throughout the United States once again will invite guests to enjoy a free short stack of IHOP’s signature buttermilk pancakes from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. In return, IHOP guests are asked to donate what they would have paid for the free pancakes, or more, to their local children’s hospital or another worthy cause.

Additionally, Miracle Balloons are on sale for $1 each, personalized and displayed at participating IHOP restaurants now through Feb. 24, offering guests another way to show their support of Children’s Miracle Network and contribute to the National Pancake Day fundraising effort.

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of the efforts of Children’s Miracle Network and other local charities on National Pancake Day,” said Des Hague, IHOP’s president. “We want to thank our guests who helped us raise $875,000 to support Children’s Miracle Network and other local charities last year, and we ask them to join us again to surpass our fundraising goal for 2009.”

Known also as Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras, National Pancake Day dates back several centuries to when the English prepped for fasting during Lent. Strict rules prohibited the eating of all dairy products during Lent, so pancakes were made to use up the supply of eggs, milk, butter and other dairy products… hence the name Pancake Tuesday, or Shrove Tuesday.

Since the inception of National Pancake Day in 2006, IHOP has raised nearly $2 million to support charities in the communities in which it operates.

In 2008, IHOP gave away more than 1.5 million pancakes and raised over $875,000 in support of Children’s Miracle Network and other local charities, far exceeding its goal to raise $750,000.

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Historian to discuss biography about founder of Coral Gables Noted historian and author Arva Moore Parks will discuss her forthcoming biography of Coral Gables founder George Merrick on Thursday, Feb. 26, 7 p.m., at Homestead’s Historic Town Hall Museum, 41 N. Krome Ave. Doors will open at 6:30 for this event which is free to the public.

Parks has authored several books and created award-winning documentaries on South Florida history. She has been researching and writing about the region’s history for the past 30 years.

For more information, call Ruth Campbell at 305-242-4463, afternoons Tuesday through Saturday.

HOMESTEAD COMMUNITY CONCERTS TO PRESENT ‘PUTTIN’ ON THE HITZ’ Homestead Community Concerts will present Puttin’ On The Hitz, a dazzling parade of American popular music from the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s, on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2:30 p.m., at the South Dade High auditorium, 28401 SW 167 Ave. A dynamic cast of eight singers and dancers plus a quartet of the finest jazz musicians will take the audience from the timeless tunes of Tin Pan Alley to

the bright lights of Broadway, all the way to the heyday of the grand Hollywood musical.

Tickets will be on sale at the box office at $25 for adults and $5 for students who haven’t yet purchased season tickets.

Ample free parking is available, and the auditorium has excellent access for the handicapped.

For more information, go online to <www.homesteadconcerts.com> or call 305-235-8818 or 305-253-6620.

TROPICAL NIGHTS KICK OFF PARTY TO BENEFIT AUTISM AWARENESS The Tropical Nights Kick Off Party to benefit the University of Miami-Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (UM-NSU CARD) will take place on Thursday, Feb. 19, at the Fratelli Lyon Driade enoteca + ristorante, 4141 NE Second Ave. During this seventh annual event, renowned artist Xavier Cortada will unveil an original painting designed for the center. The night will feature sumptuous antipasti hors d’oeuvres from Fratelli Lyon Driade as well as cocktails courtesy of Dewar’s 12 and wine from

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Japanese animations, mixed with classical, jazz and world music.

Cost to attend the concert is $15 general admission and $10 for students. For more information, call 305-284-2333 or visit online at <www.umchapel.org>.

‘EVENING OF JAPANESE MUSIC, VOL. II’ TO BE PERFORMED AT UNIV. OF MIAMI A concert, titled “An Evening of Japanese Music, Vol. II,” will be performed on Thursday, Feb. 19, 7:30 p.m., in the Chapel of the Venerable Bede, 1150 Stanford Dr., at the University of Miami.

Taichi Akutsu, a violinist from the New World Symphony, as well as classical guitarist Ryoji Haber, electric guitarist Chris Salazar, and pianist Masami Adachi will perform Japanese music ranging from traditional folk to contemporary to original compositions to soundtracks from

CHOPIN FOR ALL CONCERT SERIES TO PRESENT ERIC ZUBER RECITAL The Chopin for All series of free concerts will present a piano recital by Eric Zuber, winner of the 2007 Hilton Head International Piano Competition, on Sunday, Feb. 22, 3 p.m., at Granada Presbyterian Church, 950 University Dr. in Coral Gables.

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THE BODY MECHANICS OF HORSEMANSHIP The practice of horseback riding is distinct from many sports in that two athletes are in training at once. As the leading partner, the rider should encourage the horse to strengthen muscles in back, shoulder, butt and neck. To do so, the rider strengthens her own abdomen, leg, arm and back muscles. From the very first lessons, I work to further this sense of partnership and responsibility.

In teaching beginners, I find that I am skipping the entire "kick and pull" stage of early lessons. Before I turn a student loose on their own, I want them to have three basic skills. First is the ability to stay roughly in the center of the horse; by knowing and adjusting their own balance and keeping the leg really long, they are able to respond to changes in the horse's way of going.

They also learn to "post" to the trot, that is, to rise on half the bounces, which makes the whole experience more comfortable. And especially, they learn to steer with seat, eye, leg and only lastly the rein, so that they turn the whole horse, not just the head. All of these skills are introduced from the very first lessons, built upon and refined from there on out. I practice them myself every time I mount a horse. For me they constitute the heart of "balanced seat riding".

Among the students I find easiest to teach are those who have studied dance or skiing. These riders have good balance, body awareness and flexibility. In Sally Swift's "Centered Riding", she

refers to the body as a set of "building blocks" which must be balanced correctly. Imagine, if you will, dropping a plumb-bob down from the ear, through the shoulder and hip and out the rider's heel. In order to maintain this line, there must be flexibility in the torso, elbow, and all leg joints, and active strength through knee and thigh muscles. One of the most common commands given by riding instructors is "heels down". With the ankle flexed, the leg provides a long "ballast", the seat sinks firmly into the saddle, The leg remains perpendicular to the horse's line of travel, and all joints are available to provide maximum shock absorption.

For a rider to have an active, effective leg with which to influence the horse, they must remain both strong and relaxed through the seat and lower back, not pinching at the apex of the legs which would pop them up out of the saddle.

Nor should the lower back be either stiff or hypermobile, but simply able to follow the horse. Now, a really athletic horse has a lot of motion for the rider to absorb in their back and pelvis.

Meanwhile, the adductor muscles draw the leg in from the hip, smoothly, to allow the whole leg to work on the horse's side. There are actually specific muscles which, with the leg bent, allow the knee to move outwards to wrap around the horse, or inwards to increase pressure. When I was pregnant with my older son, I continued to ride horses until the 8th month. Like Yoga and Belly danc-

ing, horse back riding uses the leg and core muscles which will be needed for labor.

Once the rider is relaxed and flexible enough to follow the motion of the horse's body with their torso, they work to develop an elastic "feel" of the horse's mouth through their elbow and wrist. Steering comes not from a rough and unsubtle pull on the rein, but through adjustments in a gentle, firm connection. These movements come from what I think of as the "wing muscles", movement of the shoulder blade and elbow, while the rider supports their own forearm, not resting it on the horse. I often enjoy showing my students, at the end of a lesson, what it was they were working on. Sometimes I point out to them the ways in which I are work-

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ing to improve at the same exercises. For example, as I become better at staying "long and tall" on the horse, I discover more core muscles I didn't know I had, strengthening them in the process of developing more subtle communication with my horse. At one time, the new "body part" I was discovering was the articulation of my pelvis. These days, it's some of the oblique abdominal muscles. Horseback riding truly is a "lifelong sport".

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For more information, call the Chopin Foundation at 305-868-0624 or visit online at <www.chopin.org>.

HOMESTEAD HOSPITAL TO HOST FREE COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR Free health screenings for adults will be offered during the Community Health Fair at Homestead Hospital on Saturday, Feb. 21, from 9 a.m. to noon, in the hospital’s auditorium located at Campbell Drive (SW 312th Street) and 147th Avenue.

Screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes (glucose) and osteoporosis will be available. No fasting is necessary.

Doctors also will be on hand to screen for glaucoma and food problems. All screenings are free, and no reservations are needed. Health information from the Homestead Hospital staff and other local health organizations will be available.

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INFORMED FAMILIES’ WORKSHOP ON HARMFUL MEDIA PROTECTION Informed Families/The Florida Family Partnership is sponsoring a Lunch and Learn workshop to educate parents on how to protect their children from harmful media messages.

The event will take place on Thursday, Feb. 26, from noon to 1 p.m., on the second floor of the Informed Families headquarters, 2490 Coral Way in Miami.

This month’s topic will be media literacy for safe, healthy and drug-free kids.

The guest speaker for the event, Dr. Peter DeBenedittis, PhD, is one of America’s leading experts on media education and prevention, and has consulted for the Centers for Disease Control, American Medical Association, and White House Office on Drug Control Policy.

To RSVP and/or order a $10 boxed lunch (the event is free if guests bring their own lunch), interested parties are asked to send an email to <jescobar@informedfamilies.org>, visit online at <www.informedfamilies.org> or call 305-856-4886.

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‘A NIGHT IN BOLLYWOOD’ TO BENEFIT SUNIL’S HOME ORPHANAGE IN INDIA The Second Annual Sunil’s Home Orphanage Fundraiser will feature a party, themed “A Night in Bollywood,” and will take place on Saturday, Feb. 28.

Organizers Lynn Bauer, Rod Hildebrandt and Matthew Meehan are planning exotic excitement like firebreathing and eating shows, authentic Bollywood dance performances and one giant final surprise.

For an official invitation, call 305445-5330 or send email to <info@sunilshome.com>.

at 305-375-4507, or visit online at <www.miamidade.gov/mpo>.

MIAMI-DADE MPO SEEKING IDEAS TO HELP IMPROVE TRANSPORTATION The Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is seeking new ideas for studies that can help improve transportation and traffic conditions. Ideas submitted by the Mar. 6 deadline will be considered for inclusion in the United Planning Work Program (UPWP), which describes the transportation planning activities to be completed during a 12-month period.

You may forward your idea to: MiamiDade MPO, Attn: Oscar Camejo, 111 NW First St., Suite 920, Miami, FL 33128; via fax to 305-375-4950 or, via email, to <mpo@miamidade.gov>. To learn more about the UPWP, contact Oscar Camejo, MPO project manager,

JUNIOR ORANGE BOWL PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION DEADLINE ON MAR. 11 The deadline for the annual Junior Orange Bowl Photography Competition is Mar. 11 and winners will be announced at a reception to take place later in the month.

The themes of this year’s contests include “Amaze Me with Light” (regardless of subject, the light makes this image); “Amuse Me with Life” (documenting situations, events, streets, etc. with an edge); “Attract Me to this Person” (portraits/people who tell a story or ask a question), and “Awe Me with Nature,” (capturing the beauty and power of the natural world).

For rules and application forms, go online to <www.jrorangebowl.com> and click on “Photography Contest.”

ANNUAL TASTE OF PINECREST TO TAKE PLACE ON MAR. 8 A day of food, fun, children’s rides and entertainment awaits all attendees of the seventh annual Taste of Pinecrest celebration at Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 SW 57 Ave. in Pinecrest, on Sunday, Mar. 8.

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Special Olympics announces change of venue for Games

Volunteers are needed to accompany Special Olympics athletes to various events, cheer them on and serve as their companions during the Games.

BY ERIKA ARRIOLA More than 2,000 volunteers are needed for the Special Olympics MiamiDade Summer Games to take place 8 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 22. More than 700 intellectually disabled athletes are expected to participate.

In addition, Special Olympics recently announced that for the second time in 20 years, the venue for the Games will be changed. This year, the Games will take place at Traz Powell Stadium at Miami Dade College North Campus, 11380 NW 27 Ave. Individuals and volunteer groups can register in advance at <www.nmbtrackandfield.com>.

“The track at FIU North Campus is in the process of upgrading and unfortunately will not be ready in time to host our event,” said Bucky Singer, event organizer. “It’s only the second time in more than 20 years that the annual track and field meet had to be moved to another site.”

Singer added that “having the event at Miami Dade should help us attract new volunteers from all over MiamiDade County.”

Volunteers are needed to accompany Special Olympics athletes to various events, cheer them on and serve as their companions during the games.

Volunteers who come out to the games will have a chance to meet and greet the Miami Dolphin Cheerleaders, University of Miami Cheerleaders, Miami Heat Dancers, and other local celebrities. There will be an “Olympic

Village” which provides a carnival atmosphere with music, entertainment, activities and food.

Athletes will compete in standing and running long jump, softball throw, shot put, wheelchair events and high jump.

Some of these outstanding athletes will qualify to participate in statewide games this summer.

“We cannot run this event without the support of the community,” said Singer, who has run the event with Ed Smith for more than 25 years, on behalf of Special Olympics Miami-Dade County.

“Moving the event to Traz Powell this year, has been a challenge for us, but at the end of the day, it’s all about our special athletes,” Smith said.

The North Miami Beach Optimist Club in Memory of David L. Singer has sponsored the Special Olympic Games for the past 25 years.

“It is an incredible sight when the thousands of volunteers and athletes line up on the track for the opening ceremonies,” Smith said. “This is a very special day for our athletes and we encourage the community to come out and cheer on these very special competitors.

Special Olympics Miami-Dade County provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for persons age 8 and older with intellectual disabilities.

For more information about Special Olympics, visit online at <www.somdc.org> or call 305-406-9467.

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The Palace continues to appeal to Seniors in tough economic climate

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Despite the downturn in the economy and tough housing market, older adults continue to be interested in Senior Living Communities.

At The Palace Management Group, one of South Florida’s leading companies specializing in senior housing and care, the marketing team has noted an increase of inquiries from potential residents and their families.

“Although seniors may be thinking twice about selling their homes, the benefits of living in a Senior Living Community far outweigh remaining in the home,” said Helen Shaham, President of The Palace. “We encourage them to make the move now, rather than later.”

According to Shaham, Senior Living Communities such as The Palace are often viewed as a luxury instead of a necessity; however, seniors can enjoy a care-free lifestyle for an amount comparable or even lower than their current monthly expenses.

“The reality is that The Palace is not that expensive when compared to the expenses we were incurring to maintain mom’s home,” said Michael Backer, whose mother Martha, has been living at The Palace Royale for six years.

“The mortgage, taxes, insurance, utilities, home & lawn maintenance, security, laundry, housekeeping, food, car expenses, occasional entertainment, and everything else…before even mentioning personal care & medical supervision… it all adds up very quickly.

Additionally, The Palace provides so much more than we could have ever done in our home. And they provide one more important thing that we could never provide – socialization. And that’s huge!!!”

Often, the largest asset a senior has is their equity in their home and they may be reluctant to sell in a flat or a declining market.

Shaham and her team have been encouraging seniors to have realistic expectations about the value of their real estate.

“While they may not be able to sell a home for the price it was last year, it’s important to keep in mind that most seniors bought their homes decades ago and may still have a considerable amount of equity in the real estate,” she explained. “Accepting today’s price may still offer enough money to make a move financially feasible.”

Today, seniors wishing to begin a carefree lifestyle in a Senior Living Community are finding new, creative ways to overcome the obstacle of selling their homes. Some have turned to ‘repurposing’ the home, allowing a family member such as a grandchild who recently graduated from college, to rent the home.

The Palace also recommends securing the services of a Realtor who routinely works with seniors. A Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) specializes in the needs of maturing Americans and has the knowledge and expertise to counsel seniors through major lifestyle transitions.

“We’ve looked at the housing market here in South Florida, and we understand the seniors’ apprehension,” said Shaham. “So we came up with our own program, a new “Security Agreement” program which allows

us to better respond to our customers’ needs.”

Under this agreement, prospective residents can move to The Palace paying only a discounted monthly rate (whatever they can afford without selling the home) while they await the pending sale of their home. Once the home is sold, The Palace is reimbursed the accrued rental difference with minimal interest fee.

“There has been very positive feedback about the program, as our seniors understand the benefits of living in one of our Senior Living Communities and are anxious to begin enjoying this lifestyle sooner rather than later,” said Shaham. “Families have found that under certain circumstances the vacated home (without all the accumulated personal property of the seniors) has more appeal to buyers, which in turn speeds up the selling process. In fact, a family who recently took advantage of our Security Agreement program was able to sell their home in Aventura’s Mystic Point within a month. It’s a win-win for all parties.”

Another way to get to use your equity is a “reverse mortgage” which has been advertised by many banks recently.

The Palace has also received an increase in calls from residents and their families who initially thought “Aging in Place” in the senior’s own home was the perfect solution to the current real estate market situation, but now realize that that was not the answer.

“Aging in Place” carries with it lots of small “details” that until you encounter them, you won’t be able to anticipate them… One of these “details” is necessary home renovations which can be both financially and mentally overwhelming for seniors. What may begin as the installation of a grab bar in the shower can easily turn into the widening of doorways or the lowering of the kitchen counter to accommodate a wheel chair. And if the senior’s home have stairs…well, let’s not go there…Let’s face reality,” says Shaham.

“While younger people can wait to see what the future will bring, even if this future may be a few years down the road…Seniors do not have this luxury of waiting. Seniors owe it to themselves to take advantage of the benefits of a senior living community today— tomorrow is not guaranteed. The peace of mind, comfort, care and security offered at Senior Living Communities are immeasurable and cannot be compared to anything else.”

The Palace’s Continuum of Care in Kendall includes The Palace Suites Independent Living Community; The Palace Renaissance & Royale Assisted Living Communities and The Palace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. It also includes The Palace Gardens - Assisted Living Community in Homestead; Homestead Manor Nursing Home and The Palace @ Home, a MedicareCertified Home Health Agency. Recently two new projects were added: The Palace at Weston – luxury living for those 55 and over, and The Palace Tel-Aviv, a Continuing Care retirement community in Israel. And currently there are two communities under development – The Palace at Weston Senior Living and The Palace at Coral Gables. For more information, please call (305) 270-7000 or visit www.thepalace.org.

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How to Select a Fitness Center

BY JOE TALENT Everyone is different. People of different ages with different body types will require different fitness training and conditioning. Let your fitness goals guide your search. Before you select a gym, decide on your fitness goals. No one fitness club or piece of equipment is the perfect fit for every fitness need.

Figure out what you need to work on.

If your goal is maintaining healthy heart you may want to focus on aerobic fitness.

If you are targeting that “magazine style” body you may want to focus on strength training or it may be just improving your tennis game. Look for a facility that will allow you to pursue your goal.

If you want to focus on weight training, then you may not care whether a swimming pool is available. If you prefer to work out on exercise equipment, a wide assortment of exercise classes won’t be as important to you.

Having your fitness level assessed by an exercise or medical professional also can help you decide what areas need work. He or she may be able to suggest specific activities that will help you, such as yoga or stretching classes to increase your flexibility.

If you still aren’t sure of your fitness goals, consider joining an all-purpose facility with a large variety of classes and equipment to explore your exercise options.

Keep these factors in mind as you sort through the options: Location: Is the health club or fitness center near your home or work?

Choose a facility that isn’t too far out of the way of your daily activities. You’ll be less likely to make the excuse, “But it’s too far away.”

Hours: Many fitness centers open early and close late to give early bird or late-night exercisers some flexibility.

Check with the facility you’re looking into to make sure it will be open at the times you plan to exercise.

Envir onment: Is the health club clean? Check out the equipment, floors and locker room. Also consider the overall atmosphere — is this somewhere you’ll enjoy spending time?

Equipment: Does the facility have the equipment you’re interested in using?

How much equipment is out of order?

Too many “Out of order” signs might be a clue to poor maintenance. Does the facility offer activities and equipment suited for your unique health needs?

For example, if you have arthritis, an aquatic aerobics class in an indoor or

Whether you're looking to improve your skills in boxing, thaiboxing, or mixed martial arts; or become stronger and outdoor pool may match your goals for achieving a higher level of aerobic fitness or flexibility.

Accessibility: Is the facility and equipment accessible for people with disabilities? For example, if you use a wheelchair for mobility, is there a wheelchair ramp to ease you into the swimming pool for flexibility exercises or aquatic aerobics? Are the hallways wide enough for a wheelchair to pass? Is there an elevator? Are lockers and shower facilities wheelchair accessible?

Classes: If you’re interested in fitness classes, find out what kinds are offered and when. It doesn’t matter how great the classes at a facility are if they’re never at a convenient time.

Friendly employees: Do the staffers say hello and smile? Do they circulate around the exercise area, offering tips and encouragement? A caring and friendly staff can go a long way toward helping you stay focused on your fitness goals.

Reputation: Talk with other members of the fitness center about their experiences at the facility. You might also want to check with your local Better Business Bureau before entering into any contract with the club. Find out if any complaints have been registered against the facility.

It’s up to you to follow through. It is not enough to join a gym. You must put in the work to reap the health benefits.

But by joining a club that has what you need you’re more likely to succeed in meeting your fitness goals.

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How to Manage Back Pain

BY HEIDI SERVEN GET FIT & STAY ACTIVE Leading a healthy and active life style is important for your bodies overall Health.

While most people experience back pain at sometime in their life, in many cases back pain can be managed by keeping back muscles strong by staying active and making healthy choices.

Walking, swimming and stationary bike riding in conjunction with proper stretching and strengthening exercises are important in any workout routine. Exercise in conjunction with healthy eating and staying active are all ways to maintain your body’s optimum health. Before beginning any new diet regimen or exercise routine it is recommended that you consult your health care provider.

Unhealthy behaviors such as smoking impact many parts of the body, including reducing the blood supply to your back, reducing the nutrients to your muscles.

PRACTICE PROPER POSTURE In many cases back pain or injury can be avoided by maintaining good posture and when possible avoiding certain activities that may trigger back pain. This will vary by individual. Being mindful of good posture by not slouching, slumping or hunching over and sitting straight and standing tall go along ways to improving the health of your spine.

Avoid lifting and carrying health objects.

When lifting always bend at the knees instead of bending your back and keep your feet apart for stability and carry objects close to your body. At the office keep your muscles working by alternating positions frequently and using proper ergonomics while working on the computer and using your keyboard.

When doing household chores and gardening, avoid stooping, awkward bending and lifting heavy objects. Warm up muscles with simple stretching exercises before doing any physical activity.

SELF CARE REMEDIES Back pain should not and most often cannot be ignored. Unless there is a serious, underlying cause for the pain you are experiencing the best thing for treating back pain is to stay as active as possible. While bed rest was once believed to be an effective method of treatment, bed rest is no longer recommended. After an injury occurs, reducing physical activity for the first few days is recommended to help reduce inflammation and alleviate symptoms, but gradually resuming your regular activities is the best medicine to

treating a bad back.

Below are some quick reminders for responding to a back injury or flare up: Ease pressure on the back by placing pillows under and between your knees while resting or sleeping.

Use ice or heat to calm back spasms and manage pain.

After an injury or flare up ice packs should be applied to the area for no more than 15 minutes at a time for the first 48 to 72 hours. A heating pad, hot water bottle or hot towel can be used as needed after a couple of days. Too much cold can trigger spasms, while too much heat can cause more inflammation and hinder healing.

Over the counter medications such as ibuprofen can assist in providing pain relief. Check with your doctor to find out the best choice for you.

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How to Choose a Pharmacy

BY MIKE DUNN When choosing a pharmacy for your family, there should be other considerations aside from a convenient location or even cost. After all, there is much at stake in selecting the right pharmacy and the right pharmacist. This is a person that you, your spouse and your children may be dealing with for many years.

Your pharmacist, first and foremost, should be someone you know and trust.

According to the apharmacist.org Web site, you should give as much consideration to choosing your pharmacist as you do to choosing a doctor. Pharmacists are health care professionals specializing in medicines and their appropriate use. Because of this, your pharmacist plays an important role in your personal health care and the health care of your family.

The importance of assessing personal service in selecting a pharmacist is considered critical by most patients. In that regard, here are some questions to ponder: How accessible is the pharmacist?

Is he or she easy to talk to and willing to hear your concerns?

During what hours is the pharmacist available to answer your questions?

It is important to choose one pharmacist with whom you can establish an ongoing relationship. Also, by choosing one pharmacy, a complete record of the medicines you take is in one place, making them easier to coordinate and manage. Your pharmacist can alert you to possible drug interactions - particularly if you take a number of different medications - help you track refills on important prescriptions, and provide any necessary detail on short notice.

It is wise to consider your entire family’s pharmacy needs. Often, a pharmacist can help you with special circumstances, such as when you are taking care of an elderly relative. If you have aging parents that live nearby, you might ask, for example, if it is possible to deliver prescriptions to their home and send the bill to you.

Not all pharmacists and/or pharmacies provide the same services. All pharmacies are required to meet minimum standards.

Most, however, offer services and conveniences beyond the minimum requirements.

When choosing a pharmacist and/or pharmacy, you should evaluate your needs and make a selection to meet those needs.

Here are some other suggested questions to consider: Does the pharmacist take time to answer

your questions in a manner that you understand?

Is the pharmacy open during hours that fit your schedule?

Does the pharmacy deliver? If so, are there restrictions or additional charges?

If there is an emergency, does the pharmacy provide after-hours service or a special emergency telephone number?

Are charge accounts available?

Does the pharmacy handle the drugs you expect to be taking?

There may be a higher cost for additional services or conveniences such as delivery, charge accounts, and emergency service.

Real value, however, comes not only from the price of your prescriptions, but from having your specific needs met at a fair price.

It is also very helpful to become thoroughly familiar with your insurance benefits as they concern your prescriptions. For example, some prescription benefits plans will only pay for the dispensing of a certain days supply of your medication. If your physician issues a prescription for a larger supply of medication, the pharmacy will have to decrease your quantity dispensed or your insurance company will not pay for the medication.

Obviously, since your physician is issuing the prescriptions, it is important to advise your

physician concerning any prescription restrictions under your prescription benefits plan.

Not every pharmacy will accept your prescription drug card. A pharmacy must sign a contract to provide services for each prescription benefit plan. The owner of the pharmacy must review each contract and decide which insurance plans the pharmacy will accept. If the pharmacy does not accept your prescription card, the pharmacy probably does not have a signed contract with your health insurance provider. In some cases, pharmacy owners may take steps to add your prescription benefit plan if asked to do so.

Once you weigh all the factors and choose a pharmacy, it is strongly recommended that you use this pharmacy for all of your prescriptions needs. This allows you to receive the greatest benefit from the “screening” for drug interactions, etc., by your pharmacist since this one pharmacy has all of your prescription drug records.

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How to Choose a Health Spa

The word “spa” is bandied about a lot these days. There are “spa” personal care products and “spa” towels and “spa” robes and entire “spa” bathrooms: bathrooms filled with those luxurious products and fluffy white cotton towels and robes. And don’t forget “spa” cuisine which even extends to “spa” frozen dinners. But if you really want to get to the bottom of the resurgence of spas and spa treatments, just look at our over-scheduled and stressed out lives. We all need a little more pampering on a daily (or at least weekly or monthly) basis.

The idea of a spa harks back to the turn of the last century, when the very wealthy traveled to places like Baden Baden and Nauheim in Germany to indulge in the supposed healing properties of the natural springs there. Over time, the meaning of the word spa has expanded to include all manner of pampering mixed with healing: mental, physical and spiritual. And of course, when it comes to the very wealthy, nothing has changed very much.

For example, one of the oldest spas in the United States, the Golden Door, offers guests a chance to “fulfill your dream of a perfect week in paradise”

with programs designed to ‘rejuvenate mind, body and spirit.’ This kind of experience naturally does not come cheap, requiring a non-refundable

deposit of $1,000 per person, to which you’ll add an additional $6,500 per week for a personalized fitness and treatment program, spectacular accommodations, gourmet meals created from the bounty of the Golden Door’s own gardens, and a great deal more. In the world of spas, however, the Golden Door is hardly the most expensive. Resorts around the world have jumped on the spa bandwagon and offer a wide variety not only of exercise, classes and meal plans, but programs designed to reduce stress, improve your emotional and spiritual health, raise your self esteem and, in general, prepare you to be the ultimate warrior in your chose field of endeavor when you go back to the outside world. But just because you don’t live a “rich and famous” lifestyle, doesn’t mean you don’t deserve that little something extra that rejuvenating spa treatments can provide.

If you’re looking for something a little more close to home (and a lot less pricey) there also “day spas” cropping up all over the country, many times connected with either gyms or beauty salons or as freestanding franchises, so it’s more than likely that you’ll be able to find the genuine healing properties of a spa treatment just around the corner. And spa treatments don’t have to be expensive. On a recent walk around my own neighborhood with a stressed-out friend, a local day spa was offering a special half-hour massage, pedicure manicure for only $30.

A word to the wise: do a little research on spa treatments to find out what they entail and what kinds of products they use. Though there should be very little risk, it’s possible that, since many spas

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use all natural ingredients (even vegetables and fruits) to create their proprietary products, you might be allergic.

Like in a restaurant, it’s always best to ask. Also, massage and other physical therapists and teachers often have licensing and other requirements they must pass. Look for these before you put your body in their hands. In general: if you are paying for classes or treatments it’s a good idea to have a resume and references up front which, fortunately, most spas however large or small provide.

Remember, if the services and treatments are as effective as they say, there should be plenty of people willing to sing their praises. Also, ask your friends, colleagues, and of course your hairdresser or other beauty professional for recommendations. Your local hair salon may be offering a variety of services from manicures and pedicures to massage, facials and body wraps that you never even knew about.

Finally, even if you can’t indulge in a week of spa treatments, a simple half hour chair massage, a facial or other treatment can often provide just what you need to relieve the stress and anxiety of your everyday life, and in most cases you can purchase the healing products to take home, and your local spa practitioner often offers classes or other advice on how best to use them between visits as part of a stressrelieving program of yoga, meditation or other exercise that emphasizes stretching and breathing. Most of us never take the time to really relax and be pampered.

With more spas and spa treatments available than ever before, it’s time we started.

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How to Choose a Dentist

BY MIKE DUNN

A good first step in choosing a dentist is to ask neighbors, friends and coworkers about the family dentist they have chosen. This is especially helpful if you are moving to a new community and haven’t had time to become acclimated to your surroundings.

If there is one dentist who is mentioned frequently and you like what you are hearing, the next step is to schedule a visit to meet him or her and get acquainted. The purpose is to see if you feel comfortable with this person and his dental practices. After all, the dentist you choose will be working on your teeth and the teeth of your spouse and children for possibly a long time. Ask the prospective dentist about his philosophy of health care. You might be surprised at the answer you receive. Ask about fees, payment plans, and insurance coverage. You know what your financial situation is, so it is proper for you to initiate the discussion.

How did the dentist and his or her staff respond to you? Was there a professional atmosphere in the office?

Did the dentist and staff take the time to listen to your concerns and seem genuinely interested? A dentist who seems too rushed or too busy to take the time to get acquainted may not have the time to address your personal needs and concerns down the road and is probably not the one you want.

Something else to consider is the size of the dentist office. This isn’t always the case, but sometimes a dentist with a large practice and a large staff has little time to devote to individual patients. He or she is too busy working and keeping up with the cost of the practice! Large dental practices are more likely than smaller ones to hurry patients through without taking the time for proper examinations or thought to what is actually best for the patient. First and foremost, you want a dentist who has your best tooth care and treatment in mind.

You can also make evaluations about a prospective dentist after your initial examination. Did the dentist take the time to do a thorough exam so that no problems or potential problems are missed? A thorough dental examination includes not only inspection of the teeth and gums, but also of the tongue, lips, inside of the cheek, palate, and the skin of the face and neck, plus feeling the neck for abnor-

mal lymph nodes and enlargement of the thyroid gland. A good dentist is also on the alert for periodontal (gum) disease. Did the dentist check for signs and symptoms of periodontal disease such as bleeding from the gums and/or pockets of decay? After the exam, did the dentist establish goals for your long-term care?

In March of 1997, Consumers Research provided a number of questions for consumers to ask themselves after they have received treatment from a dentist. These help determine the level of the dentist’s skill.

Here are the questions: How does your bite feel? Is any of the dental work irritating your gum? Does the treated tooth look like a tooth? Does dental floss or your tongue catch on the tooth? Did the dentist take time to polish your fillings? Do you feel pain when drinking hot or cold liquids?

Was any debris left in your mouth after treatment? Does the dentist use a water spray to cool your teeth while drilling?

Other things to watch out for in evaluating a prospective dentist are an emphasis on mass production rather than quality care; an emphasis on cosmetic procedures and one-visit comprehensive treatments; and the routine use of intravenous sedation.

Your dentist should be someone in whose judgment you trust. You are entrusting to the dentist the long-term tooth care of your family. Asking the right questions ahead of time can help to assure you of making an informed decision that you won’t regret in the years to come.

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How to Choose a Chiropractor

BY TRACY JOHNSON Today, Chiropractors are moving up in the world as a practitioner that can heal your body from so much more than the everyday aches and pains and the occasional back injury. The spinal cord in the body is being linked to pretty much your overall health and fitness.

For example, if you are having a problem with depression, a pinched nerve can cause it. Same for sinusitis, fatigue, migraines, and so many more symptoms that most doctors just prescribe drugs for. Chiropractic medicine is being looked at more and more for help with common ailments. This is starting to take trend due to the unnecessary drugs most doctors prescribe which may help the symptoms, but do not take care of the underlying problem. In research, it is found that your spinal cord is the traffic point for all your nerves. If one of them becomes pinched, or blocked, then you will begin to experience different types of ailments. So how does one go about finding the right Chiropractor for them? Well here are a few tips to help

you when shopping around for one.

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These chiropractors will give you a complete work up, from doing a spinal reading, to x-rays, to a full medical questionnaire and history. During these visits, the chiropractor will first meet with you to see where your trouble areas are and begin to address these areas. He/she will also begin to formulate a routine treatment plan to help readjust any spinal shifts and realign your neck as well to keep the nerves from pinching and ending in medical symptoms.

Now that you know what type of chiropractor you are looking for, begin asking around (ask friends, neighbors, co workers, and family members) if they recommend any one that fits in your requirements. However, remember, just because your mom may love her chiropractor, it doesn’t mean that he/she will be a good fit for you. After receiving your recommendations, call the office and ask some questions on their policies and areas pertaining to the type of care you would like to receive. First impressions are always the most important, so if you do not feel like they will best complete your needs, then keep shopping around.

Another thing to remember, is that most chiropractors accept insurance, so make sure yours will be compatible with them prior to setting your appointment.

Some chiropractors offer free consultations and x-rays when starting up as a new patient. Use this time to ask more questions of your chiropractor and describe to him/her what you hope to receive from their care. A lot of chiropractors will be upfront and let you know if they can provide the type of care you are looking for and will even refer you to another if they cannot. Make sure to check on licenses and school credits prior to allowing the chiropractor to begin any adjustments on you. A good rule of thumb is to make sure they have been in their own practice for at least two years prior to becoming their patient. You don’t want to go see an intern that just graduated from his/her schooling and is looking for fresh meat to begin practicing on.

A good chiropractor, as any other doctor will listen to you and work to meet your health goals and treatment needs.

During your first visit, your chiropractor

Things to Keep in Mind When Choosing a Chiropractor Friends, family, and coworkers may be able to provide a starting point by referring you to a chiropractor they are familiar with.

Chiropractors are licensed by the state, and should have completed six to seven years of college and post-graduate schooling from an accredited university.

Chiropractic treatment can help with a wide variety of ailments, but a good doctor will make referrals when needed.

Choosing a chiropractor is ultimately a personal decision, and you should chose a doctor you feel personally comfortable with.

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will ask you questions about your family history, diet, occupation, and prior treatment. The chiropractor will perform a physical exam. He will conduct a spinal examination to check for any structural abnormalities that may be causing problems. In some cases, you will be recommended for lab tests and X-rays.

If after all of your careful shopping around, asking for referrals, and interviewing your prospective chiropractor, if you are not happy with the treatment you are receiving, you are always free to ask for a second opinion or find a new chiropractor to treat you.

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Hyundai Genesis wins coveted ‘Car of the Year’ award Ron Beasley AUTOMOTIVE EDITOR

LET’S TALK CARS The Hyundai Genesis continues to gather awards and reap accolades from the world’s automotive industry, most recently winning prestigious “Car of the Year” honors at the recent North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Just last fall, members of the Southern Automotive Media Association picked the Genesis as “Best in Show” at the South Florida International Auto Show.

The Genesis represents a huge step for Korea-based Hyundai and the new luxury sedan is the cornerstone of the company’s attempt to reach upscale drivers while still maintaining the brand’s roots with low-cost economy models such as the Accent.

With prices starting at about $32,000, the rear-wheel drive Genesis looks and drives a lot like the pricier MercedesBenz and Lexus models.

Genesis is built on Hyundai’s all-new performance-driven rear-wheel-drive architecture and offers a choice of two powertrains — the Lambda 3.8-liter 290 hp V-6 engine (18/27 mpg) or Hyundai’s all-new Tau 4.6-liter V-8 engine (17/25 mpg). The Tau is mated to a ZF six-speed automatic transmission with Shiftronic and produces 375 hp using premium fuel and 368 hp with regular unleaded.

Genesis also comes with much of the latest technology, including XM NavTraffic, Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFLS), Lexicon audio systems and electronic active head restraints.

Genesis’ use of the all-new rear-wheeldrive platform is the first application in a U.S. Hyundai model and the car has a near ideal 52/48 front-to-rear weight distribution, which translates into exceptional handling and steering characteristics.

The rear-wheel-drive layout allowed engineers to position the car’s front wheels farther forward delivering outstanding handling and steering performance.

Standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC), the industry’s most important new safety technology, further enhances the vehicle’s handling.

Genesis is built on Hyundai’s all-new performance-driven, rear-wheel-drive platform.

Hyundai is a leader in the standard application of ESC, with more than 70 percent of 2008 Hyundais having ESC as standard equipment.

Genesis also has reduced interior noise levels and improved ride and handling thanks to a stiffer and lighter body structure. The use of high-tensile steel in critical areas in the unibody provides Genesis with 12-14 percent higher dynamic torsional rigidity and a lower

body structure weight than the BMW 5Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

Surprisingly, the Hyundai Genesis has more interior room than the Mercedes Benz E-Class or the BMW 7-Series.

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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