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Paciencia Park dedicated, Amy on Sunset part of city beautification SHOP LOCAL
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BY GARY ALAN RUSE
formal ribbon cutting ceremony was held on November 24th during dedication of the new Paciencia Park, located at Sunset Drive and S. Dixie Highway, next to the Metrorail station. Attending were South Miami Mayor Horace Feliu and County Commissioner Carlos A. Gimenez. Vice Mayor Brian Beasley also attended. Feliu said that he was very excited about it. “For more than three years now I‘ve been meeting with Commissioner Gimenez to negotiate the agreement between the county and the city so that we could enhance and beautify the potential green space that used to be an attractive area but has been a real eyesore since a contract between the county and a developer failed.” As a result of an inter-local agreement between the county and the City of South Miami, the county supplied the trees and grass and the city provided the labor.
M Cycle’s ‘Turkey Ride’ a success
BY AMY LIVERGOOD DONNER
Save our local economy and shop local. Think about three independently owned businesses you would miss if they were gone. I know I would miss Elements of T ime, 5800 Sunset Drive. It’s my go-to-gift-store for my daughter and her friends. In addition to great merchandise for tweens like the famous Ugly Dolls, they also have an extensive assortment of vintage watches.. I would really miss A CE Hom e S t ore, 7325 Red Road.. Have you ever not found what you Pictured are (l-r) Andrea Cruz-May, Rebeca Cruz, Vice Mayor Brian Beasley, Orestes Sampson, Christina Cantillo, Gina Murray, Ashanty Williams and Maria Sentmanant at Jean Willis Park (next to City Hall) as M Cycle Gym gave away turkeys to the less fortunate.
SoMi Art Walk, Dec. 11
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BY JOHN EDWARD SMITH
City and county VIPs cut the ribbon for the new park.
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This holiday season
t’s time again for SOMI Artwalk. Come into town early this Friday, December 11 (6-9 p.m.) and enjoy an art walk around town. Held on the second Friday of each month (Oct. through May), art takes to the sidewalks around South Miami. From S. Dixie Highway to east of Red Road over twenty retail businesses open their doors to local artists who display work, while offering guests some light refreshments. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– See
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The Wirtz Gallery curator, Mercedes Cruz, with artist Billy Monsalve Duffo
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AMY ON SUNSET, page 3
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were looking for at ACE? I would surely miss Ce Ce at S uns e t G al le ry, 5864 Sunset Drive.. She is working on several projects for me right now. I had a large framing project to take care of. I almost went to Michael’s to save money and decided to check out Sunset Gallery before I made my final decision. It was an easy choice. The service is so much better, the price is the same and now I got a new friend in Ce Ce. I would miss Vigi’s, especially T h e B a c k D o o r, both are ladies clothing boutiques. If you haven’t discovered them yet, check it out. It’s 70 percent off all the time. Virginia, you pick the greatest merchandise. I would miss Little Feet, 7216 Red Road, even though my kids have outgrown the store. Christy lovingly fit my children for so many years, that I know I would still miss it. I would surely miss Pascual and Didier at Le Roya l F re nc h Ba k e ry, 7300 Red Road. The twins are always smiling and laughing. They make great coffee, sandwiches, and pastries of all kinds. All the
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items for sale are homemade in the bakery. In fact I would miss the entire strip, M a r i n e r Seafood, Café P ast is, Isabel’s Fine Home Accessories. What a great collection of stores. Oh I’ve listed more than three. These stores, along with your favorites, are what make our hometown special. It has never been more important to shop local. Big stores have a positive economic impact too, but it’s not the same. For every $100 spent in independently owned stores $68 returns to the community through taxes, payroll and other expenditures. If you spend that in a national chain, only $43 stays here. Spend it online and nothing comes here. (U.S. Department of Labor/Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2/6/2009). So, remember your local merchant this holiday season. Happy Holidays!
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Blue Christmas comes to Sunset Congregational Church BY REV. DANNY ROMAN-GLORO
dark time. They don’t deny the reality this is a joyful time of the year or the importance On Saturday, December 19, at 7:00 of the birth of Jesus Christ, but the perp.m., Sunset Congregational sonal tragedy and challenges are Church, located at 9025 SW real and take away the joy of the 72 Street, will celebrate a season. Blue Christmas Worship The holiday In response to this great Service for individuals emotional need, Sunset season is here. and families that have Congregational Church experienced a tragedy The season of will celebrate a Blue and are not experiencing Christmas lights, gifts, family Service. This Worship a joyful and exciting holservice, iday season. which has a quiet and gatherings and The holiday season is reserved tone, will provide great joy. here. The season of lights, the opportunity for people to gifts, family gatherings and acknowledge the pain and sadgreat joy is in full swing. ness tragedies bring to anyone at However, not everyone finds this anytime, including the Christmas season. season to be such a joyous event. Many Sunset Congregational Church invites people have lost loved ones, experi- anyone in the Greater Miami community enced a divorce, a tragedy or crisis of that would like to participate in the Blue some kind during a Christmas season of Christmas Worship Service to attend. the past. For more information, contact Sunset For those people, this season is a sad and Congregational Church at 305-596-0778.
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Community leaders visit those who guard our nation Gloria Burns GLORIA’S GAB Civic leaders from South Florida visited Florida National Guard training at Camp Blanding, Florida, recently as part of a Department of Defense program coordinated by Florida Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. The group, who flew to Camp Blanding out of Opa Locka on a Coastguard C-130 aircraft, had an opportunity to meet with the approximately 4,300 Guardsmen and women, all members of the 53rd Infantry Brigade, who were training there prior to being deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. Among those who witnessed
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firing of rifles and machine guns, combat training and enjoyed lunch with the soldiers were M a rt in Ros en, Vice President of Wells Fargo, Securities: Florida Guardsman Sgt.. Jose Oliva, from South Dade; and M a j o r Michael Mills of the South Miami Police Dept. S ou t h M i a m i Ro t a r i ans continue their donation of hundreds of dictionaries and atlases to area schools, including most recently Avocado Elementary, Robert Morgan Adult Education, Ponce de Leon Middle School, JRE Lee Alternative School and Golden Glades Elementary. The Club, which meets every Tuesday, will be canceling meetings on December 22 and 29. For more information on this Club, go online to www.southmiamirotary.org. GF WC Coral Gables Woman’s Club delivered dozens of food baskets to needy families before Thanksgiving. They also have party plans for the children they serve in the Club’s free dental clinic. Dental Clinic Director,, Dr. Iris To r res, is most grateful to members and community supporters like Joan Reitsma, of The Giving Tr ee, for ongoing donations of food and gifts. In fact, Reitsma’s donation of bags of yarn assisted the Club in participating in the Red Scarf project that gives scarves to young people graduating out of the foster care system. Congratulations to R i c h a r d “ R i c k ” To n k i n s o n , a C e r t i f i e d F i n a n c i a l P l a n n e r with Rick Tonkinson and Associates in Coral Gables. Tonkinson has been named as a Trustee of the Clevel and O rchest ra Mi ami Res idenc y. Philanthropist, businessman and civic leader, Rick Tonkinson and his wife,, M a r ga ri t a, have very quietly provided substantial support for a broad range of charitable institutions over the years as trustees of the Rick Tonkinson and Family Charitable Fund. With the economy in a slump and the
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chances of finding a job being slim, most people would probably be home drowning in their sorrows, but not Chris Coffey - This Guy Needs A Job! Who, you ask, is this guy? Well, he is former Rotary Group Study Exchange team member, Chris Coffey, a proud “Gator” holding a bachelor’s degree in industrial and systems engineering and a master’s degree in business administration. Unemployed since October 19, 2009, he thought of a most creative way to not only post his resume, but to also target potential employers with a Web site that highlights his qualities. Check out www.ThisGuyNeedsAJob.com. T he S ou th D a de H ea l t h F ai r, which will be held Sunday, Dec. 13, 11 a.m. – 3 p . m ., a t R e dl a n d M a r k et Village Bargai n
To w n , 2 4 4 00 P a c k i n gh o u s e Rd . , in Homestead and is worth the trip south for those without health insurance, or with limited health insurance. They can get free health care services thanks to sponsorship of the UM Medical School. F o r m o re i n f o r m a t i o n , p l e a s e c a l l : 3 0 5- 2 4 3- 3 8 3 8 Until next week, keep making each day count. Gloria Burns is Executive Director of the Community Foundation of Pinecrest, a 501 (c) (3) non profit organization, as well as a columnist for Community Newspapers. Keeping abreast of community activities is a challenge. If you would like to submit information for this column, send your news via e-mail to galburns@aol.com.
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South Miami Police Dept. announces DUI checkpoints BY MAJOR MICHAEL MILLS South Miami Police Department
South Miami Police Department’s Capt. Ruben Rodriguez announced last week that they are joining forces with other state and local law enforcement officials to remind all of those who plan on using alcohol during this holiday season to act responsibly by designating their sober drivers before the parties begin. “We are working hard to remind everyone that Friends Don’t Let Friends Drive Drunk,” said Rodriguez. “Whether you are meeting a few friends at the local bar after work or attending a party at a friend’s house, if you plan on using alcohol, never drive while impaired—and never let your friends
drive if you think they are impaired.” South Miami Police Department will host a DUI Checkpoint on Friday night, December 18, at 9:00 p.m., at the 6700 Block of Sunset Drive. Twenty-five police agency partners have been invited to South Miami to assist the SMPD. “Officers will show no leniency to impaired drivers,” said Detective Michael Weissberg, DUI Coordinator for South Miami. “According to available statistics, a DUI in Miami-Dade County costs about $8000 to the impaired driver.” South Miami Police Department will also hold saturation patrols in the area of S. Dixie Highway and Sunset Drive (SW 72 Street) throughout the month of December.
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Lawsuit asks court to tell legislators how to legislate R. Kenneth Bluh KENNETH’S COMMENTARY Howard Troxler, columnist for the St. Petersburg Times, writes [reprinted in the Miami Herald] an interesting column in which he tells of a group of citizens filing a lawsuit in Tallahassee, asking the court to force the Florida Legislature to correct its mishandling of how Florida’s public schools are funded. The lawsuit claims that the legislature is negligent in funding our school system as evidenced by: the reduction of dollars allocated for education and forcing counties to increase taxes to make up for the legislative shortfall. The lawsuit claims that we rank low in per-student spending and in teacher salaries. We [the state] rank high in assaults, bullying, threats on teachers, drug use and weapons on campus. It further claims we rank low in graduation rates, test scores and the performance
of minority, low-income and disabled students. We abuse standardized tests such as the FCAT to the point of hurting education instead of helping. Columnist Troxler asks: Can the courts tell the “elected” representatives how to write law? Regardless of the fact that the legislators might be hostile to education they are the elected representatives of the voters of the State of Florida and it is up to the voters to elect representatives who reflect the desires of the citizens of the state. The court’s job is to see that the laws passed by the legislature do not conflict with the state’s constitution. So, the question is: Does the state budget, the funding of our public schools, violate our state constitution’s parameters for education? This same question was asked of the Florida Supreme Court in 1996. The court refused, at that time, to second-guess the legislature’s spending on schools. In 1996 the constitution only required “adequate” money for schools. In 1998 the constitution was amended to make “highquality a paramount duty” of the state. The plaintiffs in the lawsuit hope the difference in wording will make the difference and the
––– VIEWPOINT ––– courts will rule on their side. The lawsuit points out that the Florida Constitution “requires” that Florida provide “high-quality education.” The constitution requires “a uniform, efficient, safe, secure and high quality system of free public schools.” In 1998 the voters of the state amended the constitution to say education is the state’s “paramount duty.” The lawsuit claims that the legislature is violating the demands of the constitution and is looking to the courts to enforce the state’s requirements for our public schools. Again, Troxler’s column points out that the lawsuit concludes: “by a variety of measures the defendants [the legislature] have breached their paramount duty.” They are asking the court to require the legislature to meet the demands of the state’s constitution. My guess is that the Florida Supreme Court will take the same basic position it
took in 1996. However, I hope the public attention given the lawsuit will motivate the voters in Florida to put greater demands upon our elected officials to understand that the future of the State of Florida depends on how well we fund our public schools. Industry and commerce demand that they have a pool of educated citizens to fill the jobs they create. Without that pool of educated workers business will shy away from Florida and we will remain a state with primarily low paying service industry jobs. We appreciate your opinions on this column whether in agreement or disagreement. Please send your comments to (fax number) 305-662-6980 or email to <letters@communitynewspapers.com>. The opinions expressed in this column are not necessarily those of this newspaper, its editors or publisher.
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Dressed in vivid artists smocks and greeting visitors, our Art Night Ambassadors will be eye-catching in the town center handing our SOMI Artwalk maps and answering questions. GET YOUR ART ON tee-shirts will be available at the ART NIGHT HEADQUARTERS location in the courtyard of the First National Bank of South Miami, 5750 Sunset Drive.
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Special Art Night discounted parking is available at the PLAZA 57 Garage and the surface lots at the First National Bank of South Miami. Both are located on 73 Street. Babysitting services are also available at MindWorks Learning Center, 7250 SW 57 Avenue. For reservations, call 305669-8383. For a list of participating venues, go to < w w w. a r t n i g h t s o u t h m i a m i . c o m > . UPCOMING DATES: December 11 and January 8. SOMI Artwalk is a featured event of the Red/Sunset Merchants Association.
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William Carroll (L) with cigar rep Sharon Landry in front of charcoal sketch by Ivan Rodriguez.
Artist Tony Mendoza at Samantha’s Purpose with Manny and Michelle Coffey-Garcia. Jazz trio performs at the Art Night Headquarters located at 5750 Sunset Drive.
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DEDICATION, Grant money will make it possible for the city to continue further improvements to the park and to maintain it. Additionally, Arts in Public Places refurbished and reinstalled a sculpture, named “Paciencia,” at the new park. Benches will be installed at a future date. “This is just the first phase,” said Feliu. “We plan on expanding the scope of the green space and continue beautifying it by removing the concrete barriers that are presently there. That will be done in the early part of January. This has been one of my pet projects, and I am grateful that Commissioner Gimenez and his staff have worked with us to allow the city to lease
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the space for no money, basically. All we’re doing is maintaining it and continuing to beautify it, for the benefit of our city’s residents.” Feliu said that this is one of many projects that the city needs to move forward on to help it be a leader in green space improvements as well as to improve the quality of life for South Miami residents. “Many thanks go to Miami-Dade Transit, the City of South Miami, Consulate of Mexico, Community Image Advisory Board, and Arts in Public Places for beautifying our community for residents and visitors,” said Comm. Gimenez.
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Nearly 20,000 people gathered at The Falls Shopping Center on Nov. 21 for the annual “Miracle on 136th Street” parade. Now in its 13th year, the parade featured more than 1,000 participants that included celebrity grand marshal Tiffany Thornton, better known for her role as Tawni Hart in the popular Disney sitcom Sonny With A Chance. The parade also featured the arrival of Santa for the holidays, local dignitaries, marching bands from Palmetto High and Coral Reef High as well as hundreds of others from local organizations. Following the parade, Santa took up residence in the Santa House in Center Court of The Falls. He will be there, available for photos, until Three Kings Day in early January. The annual parade benefited the scholarship fund for the Miami-Dade County Fair. “For 13 years, the ‘Miracle on 136th Street’ parade has brought the community together to kick off the holiday season,” said Julie Goldman, general manager at The Falls. “This year’s parade was our biggest one yet; we had more participants than we have ever had in our history. The Falls is delighted that this parade has become such
an integral part of the South Florida holiday tradition.” Joining Santa were local dignitaries; Laurie Jennings and Trent Aric from Local 10; Ron Magill and python from Miami Metrozoo; a Chinese Dragon; Dixieland Band; Junkanoo Band with Stiltwalkers; Mariachis; Mrs. Claus and the Elves from Bloomingdales, and more. Following the parade, in true holiday tradition, The Falls lit up with hundreds of thousands of lights that showcase giant animal topiaries and elaborate water elements to include elephants, giraffes, peacocks, camels, dolphins and more. In addition, illuminated deer families, butterflies and flamingoes are featured throughout the shopping center’s gardens and waterfalls. The holiday décor will remain at The Falls until early January for Three Kings Day. The “Miracle on 136th Street” parade at The Falls was sponsored by MercedesBenz of Cutler Bay, Baptist Medical Plaza at Country Walk and Comcast. The Falls, located at 8888 SW 136 St. in Kendall, is one of the largest open-air shopping, dining and entertainment complexes in the U.S., featuring Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s, more than 100 stores, restaurants, cafés and Regal Cinemas.
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The Florida Pioneer Museum, located at 826 N. Krome Ave. in Florida City, reopened for the season on Saturday, Dec. 5. The museum is housed in the 1904 Florida East Coast Railway station agent’s house, one of the first three buildings constructed in Homestead. In the 1960s it was moved to 826 N. Krome Ave. in Florida City to a lot donated by Henry and Jackie Brooker. The museum now has a new roof, front porch, electrical system, air conditioner, plumbing and has been newly repainted in its original Florida East Coast Railway colors — all using local contractors. The museum works to preserve and share the history of South Miami-Dade
County through an extensive photo collection, items of everyday use by pioneers, archeological artifacts, postcards, FEC Railway items, souvenirs purchased by early tourists, tools, furniture and kitchenware among others. A small collection of Florida Keys items also is on display. The museum attempts to show what life was like for pioneering families in the early 20th Century. The reopening offers an excellent opportunity to renew your interest in South Dade history and meet old and new friends and neighbors. Volunteers are needed to assist in keeping the museum open to the public. The museum (telephone 305-246-9531) is open only Wednesdays and Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Museum entry is free, but donations are accepted.
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Deering Estate Foundation celebrates 20th anniversary BY SHEILA STIEGLITZ
In 1985, three years after the death of Charles Deering’s last heir, Barbara Deering Danielson, the State of Florida purchased the Deering Estate and placed it under the management of the Miami-Dade County Park and Recreation Department. Bill Bird, who was director of parks, foresaw the enormous effort and funds that would be needed to protect, maintain and cultivate the vast resources of this gift to the community. He called upon Audrey Ross, a prominent local Realtor and Patricia Frost, then principal of West Laboratory School, to create a supporting and dedicated foundation. Joining them as original founders were Sandra C. Tinsley, Thomas B. Brady, Donald E. Kubit, Wendell R. Beard, Ronald Esserman, Judith L. George, Homer Q. Kimbrell III, John G. McMillian, George N. Jenkins, Bruce W. Greer and Lynn F. Lummus. On Saturday, Nov. 14, an intimate celebration took place in the historic buildings
Pictured are (l-r) Deering Foundation executive director Mary Pettit with founders Audrey Ross, Ronald Esserman, Sandra C. Tinsley and Thomas B. Brady. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
and on the courtyard of the magnificent estate, attended by board members, trustees, founders and staff who reflected on and celebrated this milestone in the foundation’s history. The Deering Estate at Cutler has become a crown jewel of the Miami-Dade County park system, a sanctuary for nature’s inhabitants, and a thriving hub of cultural, educational and recreational activities. Special tribute was paid to the founders for their vision to preserve, protect and enhance the estate for this and future generations, and for their leadership that served to seed the tremendous growth and progress the community enjoys today. “It is a dream come true,” said Ross, founding co-chair.
Ross reminisced about how she and co-chair Frost explored the estate back in 1989 and fought through cobwebs to discover a wine cellar that held Deering’s private collection he had secreted away during the Prohibition Era, a reflection of the estate’s condition, having sat mostly vacant for 40 years following his death in 1927. Jocelyn Tenille, great-granddaughter of Charles Deering, described coming to the estate as a child and sleeping in the Richmond Cottage. “The energy today is wonderful, and it’s so lovely to come back and see how beautifully everything is being done,” Tenille said. The founders also shared their memories and expressed their gratitude. Sandy Tinsely, founding secretary, was humbled by the progress that has been made at the estate, and Ron Esserman affirmed what a great community asset the Deering Estate at Cutler has become. He called for everyone to work hard to keep it going. “The foundation has much to celebrate,” said Mary Pettit, executive director of the Deering Estate Foundation. “We are very grateful to the founding board for their clarity of vision and purpose which still today serve as the foundation’s guiding principles and objectives and were absolutely delighted to commemorate our 20th Anniversary by honoring and acknowledging their efforts and contributions to our success.” As a memento of the event, each founder was presented with an original bottle from Charles Deering’s wine cellar, encased in glass with an engraved plaque detailing the bottle’s history. For more information on the Deering Estate Foundation call Mary Pettit at 305235-1668, ext. 266, or visit online at <www.DeeringEstate.org>.
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Learn how to take your case to court without an attorney BY SONYA M. PEREZ
The Miami-Dade Consumer Services Department will host a free Small Claims Court Clinic on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 6:30 p.m., at the West Kendall Regional Library, 10201 Hammocks Blvd. The Small Claims Court process is used by individuals to address disputes involving $5,000 or less, without the costly assistance of an attorney. Reservations for the clinics are not required. Attendees will receive hands-on help
for filing their cases in Small Claims Court. To view the full list of clinics scheduled for the year, visit online at <www.miamidade.gov/csd/court_clinics.asp>. The website also includes instructions in English and Spanish for filing in Small Claims Court and collecting on a judgment. In addition, legal forms are provided for free on the website and are available at the clinics for a small fee. For questions regarding the clinics or additional information, call the Consumer Services Department at 305-375-3677.
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Deck the halls with sounds of Seraphic Fire, Dec. 11 - 13 Seraphic Fire will herald the holiday season with “A Seraphic Fire Christmas,” an enchanting evening of carols by candlelight on Friday, Dec. 11, and Saturday, Dec. 12. The performances will be on Friday, 7:30 p.m., at the First United Methodist Church of Coral Gables, 536 Coral Way, and Saturday, 4 p.m., at the Miami Beach Community Church, 1620 Drexel Ave. The sublime sounds of Miami’s musical miracle bring to South Florida beloved Christmas carols from King’s College, Cambridge. The perfect outing for the entire family, “A Seraphic Fire Christmas” will leave audiences humming merrily, long after the applause has ended. Tickets for this event cost $50 and are available now at www.seraphicfire.org or by phone at 888-544-FIRE. FIU MUSIC PRESENTS OPERA ‘THE WORLD ON THE MOON’ The FIU music department, spearheaded by director Robert Dundas, will perform the operatic production of The World on the Moon, on Friday, Dec. 11, and Saturday, Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m., at the Herbert and Nicole Wertheim Performing Arts Center
Concert Hall, 10910 SW 17 St. This production marks the 40th anniversary of the moon landing, the 200th anniversary of Haydn’s death, and the 400th anniversary of Galileo’s invention of the astronomical telescope. Haydn’s delightful setting of a Goldoni farce tells the story of a gullible old man, a bogus astronomer and the star-crossed young lovers separated by fate and the moon. Tickets for the performances range from $10 to $25. For more information, call 305348-0496 or visit online at <http://carta.fiu.edu>. FOUNDATION PRESENTS ‘2 PIANOS AND PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION’ The Dranoff International Two Piano Foundation will present the 2005 Competition winners, Duo Scarbo, in “2 Pianos and Pictures at an Exhibition,” a free concert on Saturday, Dec. 12, 3 p.m., at the ArtSouth Sanctuary, 240 Krome Ave. in Homestead. “2 Pianos and Pictures at an Exhibition” will feature Laura Sanchez from Spain and Elena Hammel from Puerto Rico performing music by Rachmaninoff, William Bolcom and Darius Milhaud that inspired
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Historic St. Agnes’s Episcopal Church, 1750 NW Third Ave. This annual free concert, which draws upwards of 2,000 people, is presented by the award-winning Coral Gables Congregational Church (CGCC) Community Arts Program (CAP) Conservatory for the Arts and its Young Musicians’ Junior Orchestra. During the event, you will hear the music of Mozart, Lochner and more against a rousing version of Tchaikovksy’s Trepak from The Nutcracker, Schumann’s Fairy Tales for Piano and Strings and stellar arrangements for jazz combo including new arrangements for jazz ensemble and string orchestra of such classics as Angels We Have Heard on High and The Christmas Song. For information, call 305-448-7421, ext. 120; email <info@communityartsprogram.org> or visit online at <www.communityartsprogram.org>. ST. JOHN AME CHURCH PLANNING HOMECOMING St. John AME Church will be having a homecoming celebration on Sunday, Dec. 13, 11 a.m., at 6461 SW 59 Pl. in South
Miami. The guest speaker will be Presiding Elder Henry E. Green Jr. LIBRARY SYSTEM SCHEDULES GRAND OPENING FOR NEW NARANJA BRANCH The community is invited to join MiamiDade Mayor Carlos Alvarez and members of the county commission on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 11:30 a.m., for a ribbon-cutting ceremony inaugurating the new Naranja Branch Library at 14850 SW 280 St. The new library is designed around a palette of soft, muted tones, beautiful terrazzo floors and an abundance of natural light. The library boasts separate areas for young adults and children, and its shelving is moveable to allow for re-configuration. Patrons will have access to a collection of 30,000 new books and materials, and free Internet through 20 computer terminals and several portable laptops utilizing Wi-Fi technology. The 15,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art library is open Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m., and is closed on Sunday. For more information, call 305-2422290.
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RUBBER DUCK REINDEER RACES AT SHOPS AT MIDTOWN MIAMI Santa and his helpers will arrive at the fountain plaza, in front of Loehmann’s and West Elm, at the Shops at Midtown Miami, 3401 N. Miami Ave., with a sleigh full of “rubber duck” reindeers for area children to race on Saturday, Dec. 19, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants will head over to Santa’s Arts and Crafts Workshop and decorate their Rubber Duck Reindeer and prepare for the race. Races will be divided by various children’s age groups. Adults can participate in a separate race especially for them. Adults and children of all ages are invited to this free family event. Santa and his helpers will be on hand to pose for photos. Santa also will have an Arts and Crafts Workshop and provide complimentary snacks for the children. For more information about the Rubber Duck Reindeer Races, contact Lenor Ryan at <lryan@ddrc.com> or contact the Shops at Midtown Miami at 305-573-3371. MPO CALLING FOR IDEAS TO CREATE A BETTER TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM The Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), the agency responsible for transportation planning in Miami-Dade County, is seeking ideas for transportation studies that can lead to effective solutions for
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Historic Cauley Square presents twinkling nights for the holidays BY SHERRY MILLER
Cauley Square Historic Railroad Village, located at 22400 Old Dixie Hwy. (take US1 to SW 224th Street), is presenting spectacular twinkling night-lighted holidays through February 2010 at the 10-acre lush tropical village built in 1903 by multi-cultured pioneers of the Flagler railroad. One of the last historical railroad villages in the U.S. and in the state of Florida, an authentic antique railroad train caboose welcomes holiday visitors at the entrance daily with Cottage Shops open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. The world famous Tea Room Restaurant and the Village Chalet Restaurant are open seven days a week, with live entertainment every Saturday, 7-10 p.m., in the Village Chalet starring the Platters’ own Kim Bankston. A myriad diverse shops offer unique holiday gifts as well as decorations for the home and the village is “family friendly” welcoming children and grandparents as well as even the family pet, on leash. Outdoor patios of both the Tea Room and the Village Chalet as well as the naturally preserved gardens with patio’s, coral benches, fountains, sculptures and original cobble stoned pathways wind among the some twenty originally built Cottage Shops. Lush tropical gardens abound throughout the 10 acres and are environmentally
protected and preserved offering countless rare floral and plant foliage. Colorful wild birds and small animals abound that provide a learning experience for children and special appreciation from seniors. Shops represent exotic gifts and artifacts from India to Haiti to traditional antique shops of the historic USA as well as religious artifact, aquariums and water life, village florist, crafts and collectibles, onsite party planners to a personal salon and more. Both the world famous Tea Room and the Village Chalet provide outdoor patio’s for dining during the holidays under the twinkling garden lights. The family pet is welcome to join the family on leash on the patio. Traditional holiday foods are served in both the Tea Room and the Village Chalet and holiday catering and private parties may be indoor or outdoor with a large formal sit down “Presidential Dining Room” located in the Tea Room for group events. Special full dinners will be served throughout the holidays as well as for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. On Dec. 12 and 19, from noon to 4 p.m., there will be horse carriage rides with Santa Claus, pony rides, games and activities — $5 per adult and $3 per child. For information, call 305-258-3543, and for dining reservations call direct to the Tea Room at 305-258-0044 or the Village Chalet at 305-258-8900.
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The Roxy Theatre Group (RTG) will be performing Holly Jolly Follies, a winter showcase featuring 550 children ages 3-17 in an array of acting, singing and dance performances. The showcase includes timeless holiday songs such as Come All Ye Faithful; Run, Run, Rudolph, and Let It Snow. Showtimes are on Saturday, Dec. 12, and Sunday, Dec. 13, at 1 and 4 p.m. each day. Tickets are $15 each. All proceeds will ben-
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The historic Coral Gables Merrick House, home of city founder George Merrick, will open its doors to the community to celebrate the holidays on Saturday, Dec. 12. Activities begin at 2 p.m. featuring live music by Juan Areco, Santa’s arrival at 3:15 p.m., and caroling by the Yuletide Carolers from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. There will be ongoing face painting, refreshments, gifts from Santa and self-guided tours of
the home. The event, organized by the Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board, is free to the public. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the Coral Gables Merrick House exists today much as it did in the 1920s and is filled with the Merrick family’s artwork, photographs, furniture, and personal treasures. The Merrick House is located at 907 Coral Way. For more information contact the city’s Historical Resources Department at 305-460-5093.
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’Tis the season to be funny as JTF celebrates the ha!-lidays BY ROBERT HAMILTON
Holiday time is usually a crazy mix of long store lines, too much turkey, and not enough time away from crazy Aunt Gladys. But this year, get yourself some laugh-outloud holiday cheer with the Just The Funny (JTF) Holiday Spectacular! on Friday, Dec. 11, at 9 and 11 p.m. Enjoy the JTF blend of holiday themed sketches, music and live improv comedy based on audience suggestions. It’s Miami’s own Yuletide version of Saturday Night Live, where anything goes. “It’s that time of the year when people snuggle up together near their fireplaces, hang stockings, and sip on hot cocoa as snowflakes fall outside their window — or so we’re told,” said JTF Mainstage cast member Carlos Rivera. “Since we live in Miami and only have Santa’s Enchanted Forest to let us
know when the holidays are coming, we decided to throw on a show to bring some extra merriment and joy to our humid, humid city. Joyful triumphance to all!” From Frosty to Scrooge to George Bailey, no classic holiday story is safe from the JTF warped sense of humor. What other awesome super powers does Rudolph have? What does Santa do on his off time? Who’s “crazy Aunt Gladys” related to again? Explore the answers to these questions and more at the Just The Funny Holiday Spectacular! Tickets are $10 per person for each show or $15 for both; reserve your seats and buy them today by visiting online at <www.JustTheFunny.com>. Just The Funny Comedy Theater and Training Center is located at 3119 Coral Way, second floor; telephone 305-MYFUNNY (305-693-8669).
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Over-indulging can cause a lot more problems than a hangover! BY JONATHAN BLECHER, ESQ. Attorney at Law With the holidays right around the corner we should all be mindful of Florida’s DUI (Driving Under the Influence) laws. We should all drink responsibly. Did you know that 3 Martinis in a 2 hour period will put a 180 lb. man over a .08 BAC (breath alcohol concentration)? Likewise, 4 glasses of Champagne in 2 hours will put a 125 lb. woman over a .08 BAC. So sometimes, either by poor judgment, bad luck or over-zealous law enforcement, people are arrested for DUI. Here are some things you should know: Important Facts About Florida DUI Laws • If you have been arrested for DUI in Florida you only have ten days to appeal the administrative suspension of your driver's license. • A Florida DUI conviction will result in a permanent criminal record. • A Florida DUI conviction will result in costly fines, lengthy probation, substance abuse classes and a driver's license revocation, and a possible ignition interlock device. • A Florida DUI conviction may result in higher automobile insurance premiums. • You need to consult with an experienced Florida DUI lawyer about your legal rights. Taking the Breath Test or Refusing If you blow over a .08 BAC you will face an immediate DHSMV- based suspension of your driving privileges for six months. If you refuse the test, the suspension period is one year. You have 10 days to file an appeal of this suspension with DHSMV. If you win the appeal, you get your license back. If you lose the appeal, your license remains suspended and you won’t be eligible for a work permit for 30 days (breath test) or 90 days (refusal). A second refusal to submit to a breath and/or urine test can be charged as a first degree misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in County Jail. Ignition Interlock Devices An Ignition Interlock Device is a device placed inside a vehicle which requires the driver to breathe into a measuring device before the car will
start. If any alcohol is detected on the driver's breath the vehicle will not start. Any person convicted of a first offense DUI with a BAC over .15, or a second or third DUI offender who intends to obtain a permanent or restricted driver license, is required to have an ignition interlock device installed in their vehicle, at their own expense. Drivers are required to submit proof of the interlock installation to the DHSMV before they will be issued a license. A DUI Conviction Usually Affects Insurance If you are convicted of DUI your insurance company will find out. Typically, your rates will go up, sometimes substantially, or the company will simply cancel your policy. If your insurance company raises your premiums but keeps you as an insured, you will likely be labeled a "high-risk driver." Florida law requires the insurance company to provide DHSMV with an SR-22 Proof of Insurance Certificate, which removes your license suspension. Florida Third DUI Offense Is A Felony Changes to Florida's DUI laws have increased the penalties for multiple DUI convictions. In Florida, a third DUI offense within ten years of any prior DUI can be charged as a third degree felony. Prior to July of 2002, a third DUI within 10 years was a misdemeanor offense. Some jurisdictions will prosecute these cases as misdemeanors. Defenses to DUI Cases There are dozens of valid legal defenses to a DUI prosecution. An experienced DUI Defense Attorney will determine which of those may be applicable in your case. These are not “loopholes,” but valuable and meaningful constitutional protections which we all share.
Jonathan Blecher is a former state prosecutor and a criminal defense attorney with offices in the Downtown Dadeland area. He has 27 years of criminal law experience. Visit his website at <www.duilawdefense.com> or contact his office at 305.670.1800.
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2010 Honda Odyssey is a minivan made for families Ron Beasley AUTOMOTIVE EDITOR
LET’S TALK CARS The Honda Odyssey debuted in the United States in 1995 and, after some early missteps, has become a popular minivan with American consumers, one known for having a lot of innovative features and engineering excellence. The Odyssey is an excellent family vehicle, with room for as many as eight people (seven on LX models), and comes with such available family-friendly options as a satellitelinked navigation system, a DVD rear entertainment system, Bluetooth, a backup camera, power side-doors and a power tailgate. Under the hood there’s an available 244-hp V-6 engine mated to a five-speed automatic transmission that delivers an EPA highway fuel-economy rating of 25 mpg on models equipped with Variable Cylinder Management (VCM), a system that can deactivate up to half of the engine’s cylinders when less power is needed. The engine is programmed to run on 3, 4 or 6 cylinders and the i-VTEC technology allows the VCM to
quickly and seamlessly activate or deactivate two or three cylinders by closing each cylinder’s intake and exhaust valves at the same time. The system provides V-6 power when accelerating or climbing, as well as the fuel efficiency of a smaller engine while cruising. Odyssey has an independent front and rear suspension and a rigid unit-body structure to help provide comfortable riding and refined handling. Additional chassis components include power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes and variable power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering. Odyssey LX, EX and EX-L models have 16-inch wheels, while Odyssey Touring models are equipped with 17-inch alloy wheels. With its 60/40 split third-row Magic Seat, the Odyssey’s seating areas easily adapt between passenger and cargo needs. The Magic Seat can accommodate up to three passengers and still provide 38.4 cubic feet of cargo space behind the seats, or fold completely flat into the floor to create 91.1 cubic feet of space, with enough room left for five passengers (four in the LX). With the second-row seats removed, total cargo volume expands to a huge 147.4 cubic feet. The unique second row PlusOne Seat on the Odyssey EX, EX-L and Touring models integrates a storage bin inside the seat structure and also is removable to create a walkthrough to the third row.
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