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SoMIartwalk enjoys its sixth season in the City of South Miami BY LEE STEPHENS
oMIartwalk kicked off its 2013-2014 season as a special South Miami Town Center event. Established by retailer and Red Sunset Merchants Association board member, Roman Compte in 2008, the promotional effort has evolved into a unique cultural program. Every second Friday, from October through March, artists, musicians, and merchants team up to create evenings (6 pm to 9 pm) devoted to the arts and the community. “I saw this as a great way to promote our businesses. At first, right here with the Blue Mall businesses where my shop is located; and later, throughout the downtown,” said Roman Compte, owner of the SoMi So U Boutique on Red Road. The basics of SoMiartwalk are that merchants (or venues) feature art works at their businesses (or sites), offer some refreshments and plenty of opportunity for the public to interact with the
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Around Town Josh Leibman runs in different kind of race Executive Editor
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South Miami Middle School Jazz Band performing at part of the SOMI Sidewalk Showcase.
High Pines residents undertake community restora tion of crumbling coral rock arches
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High Pines residents are planning to save, rebuild and restore the distinctive and historic native coral rock arches that define their neighborhood; the pillars are presently in various stages of disrepair. Pictured from left: J.T. Rawlins, T.K. Heatley, James Heatley, Austin Matheson, Suzanne Martinson, Elizabeth Smith, Henry Matheson and Susan Heatley are among the project's grassroots organizers. Brittany Spaniels Lucy and Slater Heatley manage "community outreach!"
small, dedicated group of High Pines neighbors have come together to save, rebuild and restore the distinctive and historic native coral rock arches that define their neighborhood, which lies just east of Red Road and immediately south of Sunset Drive. Grassroots organizers, spearheaded by neighbor Susan Heatley, say they’ve undertaken the restoration project to maintain the integrity and unique charm of their High Pines neighborhood. While pillars similar to those in High Pines were conceived by George Merrick (founder of Coral Gables), the origin of the High Pines coral arches is not clearly documented. Residents believe the arches predate the 1940s, and may even be much older. “They have endured the test of time, withstood countless hurricanes, aged gracefully –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– See
Josh Leibman, who is the vice mayor of South Miami just finished the New York City Marathon, which by the way for the uninitiated, is 26.2 miles. Josh who is hardly new to the sport of running has completed 97 marathons. Yup, nearly 100 of them. It’s hard to imagine that given his body type is not that what some might imagine. He’s not that tall nor a lanky thin type athlete, he’s well, way shorter and way stocker and way more muscular than what some folks
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artists, and to learn more about the merchant’s business or about what a venue has to offer. The addition of live music in the past three seasons has kicked the event up another notch. As part of the “SOMI SIDEWALK SHOWCASE, musicians from South Miami Middle School’s Jazz Ensemble regale Art Walk patrons at the Shops of Sunset, providing an enjoyable musical interlude. “I love for the students to have the opportunity to perform for the public, friends, and family. They get such a thrill to do so…We give to our community, the students have an outlet to perform and represent our school/program, and the parents get to experience the fruits of their labor, said Francisco Williams, Music Director.
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Other participants in the Showcase are art students from the South Miami K-8 Arts Magnet program. This year will see an increase in the number of participating students. “The Art Walk is a wonderful opportunity for the community to learn about the great talent and varied skills students are learning in their arts classes. It is also gives young artists an avenue to perform and showcase their work…and to gain recognition from their family, friends, and community,” said Laurie Russell, Art Teacher, SM K-8 Magnet program. Another essential component to SOMIartwalk are the many restaurants that have joined in the event with an “After Party” with special offers from 9 PM to 10 PM for Art Walk attendees. This season the restaurants are: Town Kitchen + Bar, MexZican Gourmet, Irish Times, SIP, Barcelonetta and ROK:BRGR. Fox’s will host a late night party, from 10 PM to 1 AM.
Your Art Walk map will be your pass for these offers. The maps are available from Ambassadors who will be walking around the event. They’ll be easy to spot in their ROTC uniforms. They are prepared to direct you where you need to go to enjoy artists, dining, etc. These volunteers, under the supervision of Col. Eddie Santana, are students from South Miami Senior High. The number of participating venues and businesses that feature artists have grown each year. Among some of the regulars such as SoMi So U Boutique, Isabel’s Fine Home Accessories, Doc Thomas House at Tropical Audubon, and the First National Bank of South Miami, are some of the newest shops such as Respice, Miro’s, and Artifact. Many local artists have successfully shown and sold their work during Art Walk evenings, including Gail Coachman Alexander (glass), Tom Smith (photography), and Ronald Shelley (paintings). In addition to community and camaraderie, the other element that makes SOMIartwalk such a success is John Edward Smith, publisher of SOMI Magazine. His administrative, organizational and marketing talents have made the event a standout for the community. “I am pleased with the progress of SOMIartwalk and the way in which it promotes our Town Center and the many talented people in our community. I invite more artists to show their work, more businesses and venues to join in, and more art lovers to indulge in this community-based event,” said John Edward Smith, Chairman of the Steering Committee.
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South Miami Art Festival a big success Gloria Burns GLORIA’S GAB The weekend of Nov. 2 was a busy one with the South Miami Art Festival as well as an incredibly big bazaar at Our Lady of Lourdes. With almost 1,000 presold tickets for that event, the indoor outdoor charity event was a guaranteed success and gained great community support. Organized by Olga Martinez with lots of student input and hard work, the event had something for everyone. They even had a wonderfully creative holiday photo area set up; so, don’t be surprised if you receive Christmas cards that have a similar background setting. This is certainly an event to put on your calendar every year. Thousands gathered early on Saturday, Oct. 26, for the American Heart Association’s Annual Heart Walk at Marlins Park. With picture perfect weather, the crowd enjoyed visiting vendor
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tables, consuming healthy snacks including some great Del Monte fruit, and a fun program announcing top fundraisers and more. Ongoing music also added to a spirited morning of exercise and fun. As always, Miami’s Community Newspapers was on hand to support AHA and those whose lives have been saved because of the efforts of this organization. Among those spotted in the crowd were Billy the Marlin who enjoyed posing for photos with everyone; Coral Gables Hospital’s Maria Gidley with her new baby out for his first Heart Walk; Gulliver School’s Debi Moore who walked on the GFWC Coral Gables Woman’s Club team. Also volunteering for that team was veteran Heart Walk participant Norris Perez and her family who came down from Broward County. Some may remember that Norris’ husband, a police officer, suffered a stroke years ago and was given little hope for a full recovery. He proved everyone wrong and is back to work and is most supportive of AHA and its mission. On the club scene, the Rotary Clubs of South Dade orchestrated a fundraiser at Splitsville Luxury Lanes on Sunset on Wed., Nov. 6. The event kicked off Rotary International Foundation month; thus, a portion of the proceeds will benefit RI Foundation. Look for more on this in our next issue. The Woman’s Cancer Association of the University of Miami Bush Chapter promises another great event with the Fabulous Fashions of “The Second Time Around” Luncheon, Wednesday, November 13th, 2013, at the Courtyard Marriott, 2051 LeJeune Road, Coral Gables, Florida. Proceeds benefit cancer research at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. This fun filled affair begins with a Boutique at 10 a.m., lunch at 11:30 a.m. and the fashion show at 12:30 p.m. Former TV weatherman and friend, Bob Soper, has graciously agreed to emcee and handle the auctioneering duties he does so well. Tickets are $50 per person/ cash bar. For reservations call JoAnn Cappelletti, 305 235-6453. Look for great items early in the affair’s Boutique opened from 10 - 11:30 a.m., with a selection of beautiful jewelry and household items, some new and others gently used. Those items were donated to the Bargain Box, 1350 West Flagler St, Miami, a thrift shop operated by the WCA Bush Chapter and run mostly by volunteers. Last year the WCA of the University of Miami (there are three chapters, Bush in the Coral Gables area, Barton Ravlin in the Pinecrest area, and Heidi Hewes in Miami Shores), awarded $195,000 for cancer research grants at UM and Sylvester
Lucas, with half a heart and going strong, is seen here with his supportive family at this year’s Heart Walk. Jackie Milanes, of BlowNDry Lounge that will be opening soon in Pinecrest, was one of many vendors at the Our Lady of Lourdes Bazaar. Seen here at her booth, Jackie shows off BlowNDry’s curling technique with Bridget Gonzalez.
Comprehensive Cancer Center. This event is great fun and one you will not want to miss. Hands On Miami, one of the many agencies that was impacted by the economic downtown was re-launched the morning of November 2, at Vizcaya Gardens, Pat Morris, a fellow Rotarian and one of the founders of the organization in 1994, gathered former supporters, volunteers and civic leaders for this momentous and exciting rebirth. For information on this great way to serve your community email dgaschler@handsonbroward.org More on the event in next issue. Until next time, keep making each day count. If you would like to submit information for this column, please send your news via e-mail to gloriagalburns@aol.com.
Olga Martinez and student, Bridget Gonzalez, show off holiday photo area at Our Lady of Lourdes Bazaar on Nov. 2.
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South Miami Vice-Mayor Josh Liebman at the New York Marathon
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envision has a guy that has run so many marathons. It really says a lot about desire and commitment and its so clear that one shouldn’t let those little challenges in life get in the way of doing what you want to do. Josh shares his passion for running with scores of healthy runners and walkers over at FootWorks on Sunset Drive, where he leads
the marathon training trainer classes. If you’ve ever thought about really getting into shape or running a marathon, then think no more about it. Just do it! Your plan is already there just ask for it. Just go on over to FootWorks and you’ll be on your way. And if you think that’s too much to do right now, there are also classes for walkers and training for half marathons. To find out more you go to footworksmiami.com or call 305-667-9322. A few weeks ago, thousands came over to Sunset Drive and enjoy Safe Streets Halloween. Lots of fun for the kids and parents, too. There are some photos on page 4 for your enjoyment. Many thanks to Henry Guzman who provided the photos to us. And this past weekend the South Miami Art Festival which is produced by Chamber South attracted many many thousands of people to the City of Pleasant Living. Some 120 artist booths were there and filled the imagination with very creative work, from jewelry, ceramics, digital art, glass and metal work, great photography and lots more. Clearly, this helps put South Miami on the map. I tip my hat to Chamber South and to the hundreds of creative souls that put on a great event. The city finally, after 45 years or so, yup
ACCREDITATION TEAM INVITES PUBLIC COMMENTS ABOUT THE SOUTH MIAMI POLICE DEPARTMENT South Miami: A team of assessors from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA) will arrive December 4, 2013 to examine all aspects of the South Miami Police Department’s policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services, Acting Chief Rene Landa announced today. The South Miami Police Department has to comply with approximately 260 standards in order to receive accredited status. Many of the standards are critical to life, health and safety issues. As part of the on-site assessment, agency members and the general public are invited to offer comments to the assessment team. A copy of the standards is available through South Miami Police Department’s Public Information Officer in South Miami at 305-633-6301. For more information regarding CFA or for persons wishing to offer written comments about the South Miami Police Department’s ability to meet the standards of accreditation, write: CFA, P.O. Box 1489, Tallahassee, Florida 32302, or email to info@flaccreditation.org. The Accreditation Program Manager for the South Miami Police Department is Officer Louis Fata. He said the assessment team is composed of law enforcement practitioners from similar agencies. The assessors will review written materials; interview individuals; and visit offices and other places where compliance can be witnessed. The CFA Assessment Team Leader is Major Ron Cave from the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Other team members are Ms. Wendy Puglis from the Martin County Sheriff’s Office and Watch Commander Darin W. Faber from the City of Altamonte Springs Police Department. Once the Commission’s assessors complete their review of the agency, they report back to the full Commission, which will then decide if the agency is to receive accredited status. South Miami Police Department’s accreditation is for 3 years. Verification by the team that South Miami PD meets the Commission’s standards is part of a voluntary process to gain or maintain accreditation — a highly prized recognition of law enforcement professional excellence, Acting Chief Landa said. For information, contact Major Rene Landa (PIO), at 305-663- 6301.
Former South Miami Mayor Horace Feliu and wife Seida at a recent Pointer Sisters’ concert at the Miami Jai Alai Casino.
45 years, finally broke ground on the city swimming pool, which is being build at Murray Park, you know, that’s where the city gym is located as well as Baptist Hospitals’ Children’s Center, Golly I just help but give Baptist some ink. Anyway, the city has come along way, albeit it took a long time. It wasn’t too many years ago that a sitting commissioner said “Those people over there only need a hose and a shovel.” Gee guys, back then it sounded a bit racist, don’t ya think? Baptist Health community numbers for the year, show $291 million in charity care and community service, up from $222 million a couple of years ago Baptist Health South Florida, the largest private organization in South Florida and employs over 15,000 employees is in the spotlight this week. The faith-based not-for-profit founded in 1960 has health facilities in Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties and has a major component of expenses when it comes to charity and none compensated healthcare costs, over twice what the federal tax break provides Baptist Health, as a non-profit institution. Baptist Health has seven hospitals, and more than 30 medical plazas and urgent care and outpatient facilities in the region and the $4 billion organization gave $291 million in charity care and community service state Baptist Health documents (and that is up from $222 million a few years ago). Moreover, some 24,000 patients received charity care in the past year. In addition, the hospital system’s international program draws some 12,000 patients in the course of the year. The healthcare system has more than 2,200 physicians and the Baptist Health Medical Group is the home to more than 140 physicians from cardiac surgeons and hospitalists to robotic specialists, sports medicine specialists and neurosurgeons. And the health system in 2014 will begin construction of a stateof-the-art Cancer Institute and a new $200 million hospital in West Kendall is a teaching affiliate with Florida International University’s Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. The organization self-insures its buildings and facilities after finding government was slow to respond to the extensive
damage Baptist Health hospitals received after Hurricane Andrew in 1992. And the facilities are now hardened to sustain hurrican force winds with minimal damage. And when it comes to the employee handbook, it’s called The Body. The manual gives a strong dose of preventative healthcare, ways to stay healthy through good nutrition and exercise and talks about how to live a healthy, generally good medical health life for many of the employees through preventative care. Further, Baptist Health originally started with only one hospital, its flagship on Kendall Drive, a road in 1960 when Baptist was founded with the nickname the “Road to no where.” And the area was just beginning to be developed into the sprawling community of homes and rentals it is today, with roughly some 450,000 people in the Kendall area alone. Further, “Living within our means,” was a Baptist Health cost saving policy initiated with the rise in healthcare costs and charity care and this proactive management philosophy has allowed the health system to expand the system with modern facilities, but also over the decade to have put in $1 billion into the system’s reserves. And next to the public Jackson Health System that gets some $350 million of public money for uncompensated care, Baptist is the second largest provider of charity care in Miami-Dade. For more go to www.baptisthealth.net EDITOR’S NOTE: My life was saved in February 2010 during an emergency 4:00 a.m. surgery at South Miami Hospital, a facility owned by Baptist Health South Florida. And I can never thank vascular surgeon Jorge Rabaza, M.D. and the great medical staff during this challenging time, that Rabaza considered a “flip of the coin,” when it came to saving my life at the time of the emergency surgery. (This last item provided by the <watchdogreport.net>)
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Sisters! Proudly flying the Team FootWorks colors at Mile 8 at the New York Marathon with Shelley Boehm Collins and Laurie Huseby.
University of Miami Department of Theatre Arts and College of Arts and Sciences presents, SHE LOVES ME! The Jerry Herman Ring Theatre is proud to celebrate 75 years of bringing fantastic theatre to South Florida and exemplifying excellence in theatre training. The University of Miami department of Theatre Arts presents, She Loves Me, with a score by the talented duo Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick (Fiddler on the Roof) and a book by Joe Masteroff (Cabaret). She Loves Me has been adored by many since its Broadway debut in 1963. This year we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of this romantic old fashioned musical. She Loves Me makes its way back to the Alvin Sherman Family Stage on November 13th and runs through November 23rd in the Jerry Herman Ring Theatre on the Coral Gables campus of the University of Miami. The Musical is based on the play Parfumerie by Hungarian playwright Miklos Laszlo, which became the basis of the classic film The Shop Around the Corner and more recently You’ve Got Mail. This classic golden age musical is a comedy with a sweet, charming, and captivating innocence that is intertwined with an old world poshness and a hint of nostalgia. The musical journey of She Loves Me follows Amalia (Blair Brownstein, NY) and Georg (Brian Reiff, CO), two squabbling clerks in a European parfumerie who secretly find solace as anonymous romantic pen-pals, unknowingly their respective corre-
spondents are actually each other! By turns funny, smart, honest and sentimental, She Loves Me features the show-stopping “Ice Cream,” “Twelve Days to Christmas” and the popular title tune that will have audiences humming along as they leave the theatre. The Production team for She Loves Me includes: K. April Soroko (Scenic Design), Michiko Kitayama Skinner (Costume Design), Bryan Kaschube (Lighting Design), Megan Ayers (Sound Designer), Steve Lambert (Prop Master), and Samantha Miller (Technical Director). Additional credits include: Bill Roudebush (director), Greg Brown (Musical Director), Christine Kellogg (Choreographer), and Kelsea Heimlich (Production Stage Manager). Tickets to She Loves Me ($10 - $25) are currently on sale through Audience Services (1312 Miller Drive, Coral Gables), 305-2843355 and miami.edu/ring. Students Discount tickets are available for $10 on weeknights and $15 on weekends. Students must present a valid student ID for each ticket. Groups of 10 or more receive a discounted rate for any performance throughout the season. For information, visit our website at www.miami.edu/ring or https://www.facebook.com/UMRingTheatre
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Get a chin upwith the fastest surgery trend BY CARLOS WOLF, M.D.
Lately, I’ve heard a lot about chin implants. I’ve always thought my chin was small, and now since there’s been all of this excitement about the chin, I’d like to know my options and what you recommend. Chin implants have been around for a long time. I have seen many variations on sizes, types of material used and the method of introducing the implants to the chin area. First, let’s start with the surgery method. Chin implant surgery may be done with local anesthesia, which means that the area is directly injected and becomes numb, or with general anesthesia. The incision to place the implant is performed either on the inside of the mouth or just under the chin. The implant may be secured to the bone with a suture, a small metal plate or simply inserted into a small “pocket” to keep it in place. Chin implants can be made of different materials. They include silicone, rubber-like materials and bone. The bone may be your own bone or bone from a cadaver donor. If it’s your own bone, it may come from your hip or your own jaw – in which case it’s moved forward and secured with small metal plates. Chin implants vary in size and shape, depending on the patient’s needs and wants, and of course, your physician’s expert recommendation. There are other procedures that may be
performed at the same time as chin augmentation surgery that would improve the cosmetic results. Neck liposuction improves the jaw line and often enhances the overall result of a chin augmentation. In addition, a rhinoplasty (nose job) is often accompanied with a chin implant. This is one of those “what came first, the chicken or the egg?” questions. Improving the chin often makes a bad nose look good, while improving the nose makes a bad chin look good. As in life, there is always the good with the bad. Chin surgery has risks, like all surgeries do. Risks of chin implant surgery include infection, rejection of the implant, malposition and nerve injury. Nerve injuries include loss of sensation, persistent pain and on rare occurrence, loss of movement in the lower lip. While these complications are rare, they do occur. When picking your physician, you should pick a facial plastic surgeon, plastic surgeon, otolaryngologist (ear, nose and throat doctor) or oral surgeon for your surgery. Make sure that your physician discusses your expectations, shows you pictures of his or her patients before and after surgery and discusses your risks and benefits before your sign up. I find that chin augmentation surgery is a very rewarding procedure for my patients – once they are well informed. Good luck! Dr. Wolf’s office is located at 8940 N. Kendall Dr., Suite 903E. He may be reached at 305-595-2969 or at <www.miamiplasticsurgery.com>.
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and are significant reminders of all that is special about our neighborhood," Heatley said. Yet the decades have also taken their toll. The North arch on 54th Avenue & Sunset Drive requires reconstruction, and the East and West arches at School House Road & 76th Street and Red Road & 76th Street, respectively, need upkeep repairs due to crumbling mortar. The restoration organizers, who, in addition to Heatley, include her husband, TK, and son, James, neighbors Keith Donner, Louise Gardner Schwartz, Lisille Matheson, George Prendes, Elizabeth Smith and a handful of others, are grateful to count architect Suzanne Martinson among their number. Martinson volunteered to draw up the necessary plans and obtain estimates from expert masons. Prices to complete the project are expected to fall in the $9,000 range, a sum that the “Arch Angels” are hoping to raise through contributions from as many neighbors as possible. With about 400 single-family residences in the area, organizers calculated that if every High Pines household contributed just $20 to this collective effort, the projected costs will nearly be covered. The door-to-door fundraising campaign launched in October has already yielded more than $5,000, and organizers say donations continue to trickle in.
A dedicated account was established to manage and dispense the repair funds. Contribution checks should be made payable to “High Pines Arches, Inc.” and submitted c/o TK Heatley, EWM, 550 South Dixie Hwy., Coral Gables, FL 33146. The arches restoration awareness campaign was launched on September 27th at a High Pines Open House hosted by Tropical Audubon Society at its historic Doc Thomas House, located on Sunset Drive. TAS director Laura Reynolds noted, “Because we steward a treasured piece of Old Florida history and native habitat right here in South Miami, it made sense to invite our High Pines neighbors to gather here and help foster their community effort.” Recognizing a need, seeking a solution and pulling together to accomplish the goal is an example of how this close-knit pocket neighborhood nurtures its old-fashioned sense of community. “It doesn’t take a hurricane to get us outdoors,” Elizabeth Smith said. “We know our neighbors; we walk and talk and help each other year-round; kids still play outdoors here, too. It’s really just a wonderful place to live.” Anyone interested in helping restore the coral arches to their historic role as High Pines sentinels should contact Susan Heatley 786348-6522 or James Heatley 305-962-4689.
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Oral Health Advice Dr. Larry Kessler, Periodontist WORD OF MOUTH My friend and I are conflicted on the subject of dental implants. I say they are nothing new but he insists otherwise. Can you settle this debate? Dental implants of some sort (as we know of them today) have been around for thousands of years. Every society had their own ways of dealing with people who had lost teeth. The ancient Egyptians placed wooden plugs in the toothless site. When an Eskimo aged and eating became difficult because the teeth were worn down due to their blubber diet, a child with baby teeth would chew the food for them. Let us keep in mind the importance of teeth and the medical consequences if they are lost and not replaced - digestion is effected; nutrition is lost; your health may be compromised. From early development of the dental implant fixture to present day and future advancements, the size, shape, materials, surface and coatings are and will continue to evolve; stainless steel to carbon to current titanium-the progression is steady and the results are outstanding and successful with each new invented technology. Even surgeons revise how, when and where the fixtures are placed. We embrace this exciting science and have for the past 25 years since we performed our first dental implant
procedure. When a patient is happy, we are happy. My bet is we all win! Which is better ~ a manual or electric toothbrush? I like this question a lot! I am going to try to be as neutral as possible and any vagueness will be your guide to what is the right answer for YOU! We always look to the professionals in the dental office-the doctor and the hygienist for answers. Both would agree when a manual toothbrush is used, the focus is on tooth surface (front, back) therefore more time is spent on the motion; an electric device seems to encompass moving the wand across a span of area. I think it is also generational - older patients feel as though they do not have control of the electric brush (partials, dentures may inhibit proper technique) and is not as effective as a manual brush. Younger people in braces should use an electric brush as it gets into the cracks and crevices of the bands and wires. Both doctor and hygienist agree flossing is vitally important and should be incorporated into your daily routine (2 x day) of oral hygiene as tooth decay and gum disease usually starts between teeth. It is important the bristles of the brush be soft, a circular motion applied to the teeth and gums when brushing, no abrasive paste or adhesives and the brush replaced every 6 months.
Dr. Kessler’s office is located in the Dadeland Medical Building, 7400 N. Kendall Drive, directly across the street from Dadeland Shopping Mall and he may be reached at 305-670-3800 or at Lkgums@aol.com.
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State Farm presents a $31,240 check toward beetle-rearing lab BY EDITH TORRES
State Farm presented a $31,240 check to the Parks Foundation of Miami-Dade and students at Terra Environmental Research Institute in Kendall that will help pay for a new beetlerearing laboratory at the school to be used for the Bio-control of the Air Potato Vine project that will be run by the students. The check presentation took place on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 12:30 p.m., at the site of the new laboratory. The bio-control method will consist of the rearing of the air potato leaf beetle, its scientific name being Lilioceris cheni (Lili), by Terra students and their subsequent release into Kendall Indian Hammocks Park, a Miami-Dade County park with more than 50 acres of “hammock” forest besieged by the invasive exotic air potato vine. The “Lili” beetle is native to China, India, Nepal, Laos and Thailand and first was released in Florida in 2012 by USDA for biological control of the air potato. The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Invasive Plant Research Laboratory (USDA) in Fort Lauderdale is providing the “Adam” and “Eve” initial starter beetles that will be reared in the Terra laboratory and later released into the park under NAM and USDA supervision. In addition, Terra will be the only high school in Florida supplying the “Lili” beetle to other agencies for use where the air potato also is taking over native vegetation.
The Terra classroom laboratory is scheduled for completion by end of the year at which time a dedication ceremony will be planned, followed by a beetle release ceremony in spring/summer of 2014. “This partnership will allow my students to engage firsthand in a very important aspect of the conservation and management of our natural areas, which is the use of biological controls in order to mitigate the effects of an invasive species,” said Alex Salcedo, Conservation Biology teacher in charge of the bio-control project “State Farm supports service-learning because it integrates service to the community into classroom curriculum using a hands-on approach to mastering subject material while fostering civic responsibility,” said Jose Soto, State Farm community specialist in Miami. “The State Farm Youth Advisory Board is a prime example of State Farm’s commitment to education, our community and our youth.” The air potato is a serious threat to South Florida’s environment, growing vines that are 30 to 40 feet long, stifling native plants and destroying landscaping and impacting the natural eco-system. In South Florida they have been found in various communities in Miami-Dade County including Kendall, Coral Gables, Village of Palmetto Bay, Homestead, South Miami, Florida City, Miami Gardens, North Miami Beach and unincorporated areas of Miami-Dade County.
Pictured (l-r) are Eduardo Salcedo, Miami-Dade Parks NAM biologist; Craig Holloway and Jose Soto from State Farm; Terra students who will be working on the beetle-rearing project and subsequent beetle release in the spring into Kendall Indian Hammocks Park for the Bio-Control of the invasive Air Potato Vine; George Navarrette, deputy director of Miami-Dade Parks; Alexis Salcedo, Terra science teacher and project manager; Carrie Montano, Terra principal, and Jennifer Illa, Terra assistant principal. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Long-standing partners for more than 15 years, the USDA and NAM began this joint venture to discover a safe and successful method for eradicating the exotic vine in 2011, when the USDA requested NAM’s help to provide a controlled living preserve in which to test the impact of the “Lili” beetle on air potato. In November 2011, the first test-release of the beetles to combat the plant
took place, and again in April 2013 with the assistance of Terra students. Results from these releases are evident already at the test sites, with leaves and whole plants clearly showing the effects from of the beetles. In those areas, the leaves look like lace patterns and many of the bulbils also have been affected, slowing the reproduction of the plant.
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Stefanie Scott grand marshal for The Falls’ ‘Miracle’ parade BY KATELYN ROCHE
Strike up the band! The official start of the holiday season will get underway when the 17th Annual “Miracle on 136th Street” Holiday Parade marches into The Falls on Saturday, Nov. 23. Beginning at 4 p.m., area-residents will come together to welcome Santa as he makes his first appearance in Miami, riding on his very own float. Open free to the public, this year’s parade will feature local dignitaries, celebrities, marching bands, bagpipers, stilt walkers, junkanoo band, mariachi band, Brazilian dancers, Chinese Dragon, costumed characters, and more! Jolly old Santa will make his long-awaited first arrival of the season along with Mrs. Claus and their little helpers. Celebrity grand marshal Stefanie Scott, from Disney Channel’s original series A.N.T. Farm, will lead the holiday parade through The Falls. Scott also has lent her voice to the Oscar-nominated animated film Wreck-It Ralph, playing the role of Moppet Girl. She has starred in Disney’s original movie Frenemies and Beethoven’s Big Break. For more details on Scott, visit her website at <www.stefaniescott.com>. “The Falls is thrilled to have Stefanie Scott be the grand marshal of this year’s Miracle on 136th Holiday Parade, said Julie Goldman, mall manager at The Falls. “This event has become a South Florida tradition that gets families in the holiday spirit. We are honored to have the opportunity to bring such a wonderful celebration to Miami that helps create holiday memories that will last a lifetime.” Following the holiday parade, Stefanie Scott will perform on the Center Court stage at 6 p.m. singing joyous holiday music plus a single off her upcoming album. Guests will enjoy a Brazilian dance troupe after Scott’s performance. Additional entertainment throughout the event includes, Cache performing on the Bloomingdale’s stage and Two Night Stand will perform at the stage area in front of Macy’s.
Stefanie Scott (Photo credit: Bob D’Amico)
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Spectators are encouraged to arrive early and line both sides of the parade route before the 4 p.m. The parade route, which is located on the Boulevard in between the center and the parking lot, will start at the east end of The Falls, in front of Bloomingdale’s and traverse the entire length of the center, west to Macy’s. Following the parade, the lights of the season will come aglow at The Falls where nearly one million lights showcase giant animal topiaries such as elephants, giraffes, peacocks, and camels, along with dolphins and a whale in the waterscape. Guests can see additional lights throughout the shopping center’s gardens and waterfalls. Santa will take up residence and be available for photos in Center Court at the Santa House. This year’s Miracle on 136th Street benefits the South Dade YMCA Family Center. Event sponsors are AT&T and Mercedes Benz of Cutler Bay.
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Seasons 52 Encourages Guests to Indulge on Thanksgiving Day
By Ann Lino
For the first time ever, Seasons 52 on Miracle Mile, will offer guests a menu excedding their usual 475 calorie limit and encourage all to indulge on Thanksgiving Day. Seasons 52’s Thanksgiving Day. Affordably priced at $25.95 for adults and $12.95 for the children’s portion, guests will dine on these holiday favorites: Plainville Farms roasted turkey and gravy with traditional herb stuffing, Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, maple-glazed butternut squash, French green beans, and house-made cranberry relish. Of course, Seasons 52’s fine selection of wines offers a variety of great pairings for this Thanksgiving meal. Suggested Wine pairing for whites: Chateau St. Jean Chardonnay, Sonoma; King Estate Pinot Gris, Willamette;Chehalem INOX Chardonnay, Willamette. Great pairings for red wines would be Jolie Saison Gamay, France;Glenelly Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch; or Macedon Pinot Noir, Macedonia.
Patronizing Seasons 52 on Thanksgiving Day promises not only a delicious dining experience but is also a great way to thank this restaurant that has earned a stellar reputation for giving back to the community like few others. Hosting numerous charitable after hours events, Seasons 52 has helped such organizations as the Coral Gables Woman’s Club raise funds for American Heart Association, The American Diabetes Association, the American Arthritis Association, and the May Van Sickle Dental Clinic and that is just the tip of the iceberg. Our community is fortunate to have people like Seasons 52’s Sales Manager, Denise Erwin, who not only supports charitable efforts of others but also tackles first hand pet projects such as Charity Water and the Global Medical Brigade. Seasons 52 is located at: 321 Miracle Mile Coral Gables, FL 33134. For additional information, call: 305 442 -8552.
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Christopher Columbus HS chosen a ‘Safe Sports 1st Team’ school
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BY LEE STEPHENS
The National Athletic Trainers’ Association recently announced that Christopher Columbus High School was chosen as a “Safe Sports School 1st Team.” Columbus is one of only two high schools in Florida that have been honored with the recognition. This honor not only acknowledges the vital work of the Columbus Athletic Training Department, led by Br. Herb Baker and his assistant Pablo Riera, ’05, (both certified trainers), but positions the school as a leader in sports safety and a community concerned with its student athletes and their care. “We received the award because we offer an excellent athletic training facility that is well equipped to take care of students both physically and mentally,” said Br. Herb, who has served Columbus as athletic trainer since 1991. “We also have a very good medical staff in place with the collaboration of Dr. Joe Fernandez, chief of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine at Baptist Hospital.” Dr. Joe oversees the medical needs of all
the Columbus athletic teams and often is in the training room on Saturdays to tend to them. The training room offers several treatment tables, muscle stimulators, ultrasound machines, whirlpools, bicycles, treadmills, game ready machines, and portable water tanks. An AED machine for electric shock to the heart also is found there and Br. Herb is happy to report he never had the need to use it. In addition, student rehabilitation also takes place in the school’s new Bernhardt Wellness Center with the collaboration Josh Cantor who supervises that facility. “We act as the first responders here. If there is ever an injury, we are there to treat and evaluate them. Often times we eliminate the student’s need to go elsewhere for expensive medical services” said Br. Herb. Students say they like going to the training room before games to prepare themselves. They like the family environment and the care provided to them by the trainers. For more information about NATA visit <http://athletictrainers.org>.
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Perrine Academy of the Arts chosen to host tour by NDEO
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BY ROBERT HAMILTON
Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts was chosen as the elementary school in the Miami-Dade County to host the National Dance Educators Organization (NDEO) tour on Oct. 23. The tour also included one middle school, South Miami Middle School, and one high school, New World School of the Arts.
Teachers from around the country were given the opportunity to see first-hand a sample of the fine arts programs offered by Miami-Dade County Public Schools through Schools of Choice. Applications for next years’ programs are being accepted through Jan. 15. To apply online, go to <www.yourchoicemiami.org>. Your school of choice also has applications at the school site.
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AT&T store at The Falls focuses on customers’ mobile lifestyles BY LEE STEPHENS
As the lines between the physical and digital retail worlds blur and consumers turn to their mobile devices and apps to enhance their mobile lifestyle, AT&T has opened a new retail store in the southwest corner of The Falls designed to enhance the shopping experience for customers. The new store concept was a result of more than two years of exploration and research all centered around one design goal — to create a more interactive and inviting store environment, a shopping experience like no other. Miami customers will be among the first to experience the new store concept that is reinventing how the retail business is done. This store is the latest example of the investment already made in South Florida. Since 2011, AT&T has opened four new stores, relocated three and remodeled and expanded four locations. In addition, the company has hired more than Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez (far right), Miami-Dade County Commissioner Lynda Bell and City of Cutler Bay 300 people to fill South Florida retail Councilwoman Sue Loyzelle (far left), join AT&T Florida Mobility & Consumer Markets vice president Carlos Blanco-Sposito for an Oct. 24 ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new AT&T store at The Falls. jobs this year. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The Falls location, with a staff of Everything about the more than 3,65022, will serve the growing number of consumers relying on their wireless devices to square-foot store is designed for ultimate flexibility. It brings to life AT&T’s mismanage their busy lives. “Customers visiting our new Miami sion, brand vision, and personality while store will discover a design that is built encouraging self-discovery and satisfying around their experiences and delivers an curiosity. The store layout will highlight AT&T’s interactive shopping experience that mirrors their mobile lifestyle,” said Carlos products and services, devices and accesBlanco-Sposito, vice president/general sories across three unique “zones” — the manager, South Florida AT&T Mobility Connected Experience Zone, the Community Zone, and the Explore Zone. and Consumer Markets. The new Connected Experience Zone “Our goal is to become America’s premier retailer by providing an exceptional features “lifestyle vignettes” that offer experience in every interaction, and we’ve customers a glimpse of how solutions been working hard to exceed customer can be used in customers’ everyday expectations by taking our stores and net- lives. These lifestyle pavilions will work to a new level here in South Florida.” highlight categories such as music,
home security and entertainment and more. Next is the Community Zone, featuring “community tables” that encourage customers to shop and play in an open and interactive space. This space merchandises apps, accessories and devices to show customers how they can work together. Finally, customers can check out the Explore Zone with “explore walls” that highlight AT&T’s diverse device lineup and accessories complemented by digital monitors with product information. The new Miami store hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 7 p.m. To find the nearest AT&T store or Device Support Center near you, visit online at <www.att.com/find-a-store> or <www.att.com/dsc>. Don’t forget you also can make an appointment before visiting your local AT&T store at <www.att.com/storeappointment/>.
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23-year mural tradition continues at G. Holmes Braddock High School
Blazin’ Broncos grill Ribfest competition with ‘Best Ribs’ BY EDITH TORRES
The students at G. Holmes Braddock continue to grace the walls of their school with mural, since its opening in 1990. Areas around the school such as Science Honor Society, SECME, FBLA, Media Center, Mu Alpha Theta, JROTC, and Marine Biology have adorned the hallways with murals. The Student Services department at Braddock was the most recent patrons to commission a mural in their department, completed in October. Pictured with the Student Services mural are (l-r, back row) Kathryn Holway, Barbara Moskowitz, Julio Perez, Carla Hoed de Beche, Liliana Maldonado, Carmen Molina-Churchman, Ana Burges, Tahimy Gomez, Maria Mendoza; (seated student artists) Jonathan Martin; Anthony Perez; Elier Acosta; Lorena
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The Blazin’ Broncos BBQ Team from Parma, OH, won the title for “Best Ribs” after a weekend filled with delicious barbecue and live entertainment at Ribfest, which took place Nov. 1-3 at Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152 St. Ribbers from as far away as Ohio, Illinois, Kansas, South Carolina, as well as Florida competed to win the title of best ribs, pork, chicken, beef brisket, and sauce. Blazin’ Broncos dominated with first place wins in three out of the five categories — ribs, chicken, and sauce. Judging took place on Saturday, Nov. 2, at 2 p.m., and the winners were announced on Sunday, Nov. 3, to eager crowds. This year’s first, second, and third place finishers are: Ribs: First Place, Blazin’ Broncos; Second Place, Skin & Bones, and Third Place, Porky & Beans. Chicken: First Place, Blazin’ Broncos; Second Place, Porky & Beans, and Third Place, Uncle Bub’s. Pork: First Place, Porky & Beans; Second Place, Blazin’ Broncos, and Third Place, Skin & Bones. Brisket: First Place, Skin & Bones; Second Place, Blazin’ Broncos, and Third Place, Uncle Bub’s. Sauce: First Place, Blazin’ Broncos; Second Place, Porky & Beans, and Third Place, Uncle Bub’s. The weekend was jam-packed with entertainment for the entire family, including local rock and country music
bands performing live before crowds of fans, while others watched beer-inspired cooking demonstrations and pairings at the Chef’s Corner. Patrons also enjoyed Florida produce and products at the Farmers Market, live remotes by Thunder Country’s Dougie Hitchcock and Kiss Country’s Darlene Evans, hayrides, arts and crafts vendors, souvenir photo opportunities, and more. Ribfest, hosted by the Parks Foundation of Miami-Dade, Zoo Miami, and Miami-Dade Parks, was made possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, MiamiDade Tourist Development Council, Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez and the Board of County Commissioners, and was sponsored by: Chevrolet, Amway, Car2Go, Community Bank of South Florida, Waste Management, Florida Farm Bureau Insurance, Comcast – NBC Universal, Homestead Miami-Speedway, Miami Herald, El Nuevo Herald, Peterson’s Harley-Davidson, Miller Lite, Blue Moon, Redd’s Apple Ale, Pepsi, Thunder Country 100.3 FM, Sun 103.1 FM, WKIS-FM Kiss Country, Modjo Hydrate Elite, Big Boned BBQ Co., Blazin’ Broncos, Pig N Pig Out, Porky & Beans, Skin & Bones, Uncle Bub’s, and Smoke and Spice. Information for next year’s Ribfest will be available in the summer of 2014 and updates can be found at <www.miamiribfest.com>.
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Firefighter saves park ranger’s life following rattlesnake bite BY DONNA VAN DER DIJS
Lt. Scott Mullin immediately jumped to action after receiving the call that Park Ranger Anthony (Tony) Terry had been bitten by an Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake. Terry was bitten on his left hand while attempting to remove the rattlesnake from his home located in Everglades National Park. Mullin is with the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department’s (MDFR) Venom Response Team. Terry was about 130 miles into the park, so the fastest way to him was by helicopter. Mullin coordinated Terry’s transport via MDFR Air Rescue to Baptist Health’s Homestead Hospital. He traveled with Air Rescue, carrying the antivenin , to Everglades National Park and then on to the hospital where he oversaw the
administration of the first dose of antivenin within one hour of the 9-1-1 call. A total of 28 vials of antivenin were used to reverse the effects of the toxin. “Our Venom Response Team almost got cut during the last budget hearings,” Mullin said. “Tony could have died or lost his arm if we hadn’t been able to immediately respond to the call on a Saturday (Sept. 28),” Mullin said. “It is important for the public to know that our Venom Response Team is here to protect our community, frequently saving people’s lives and educating people in South Florida.” According to Mullin, most snakebites in South Florida happen on the weekends when people are out and about enjoying the great outdoors. The Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake is native to South Florida and other areas in the United States and has the reputation of being the most dangerous
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Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department’s (MDFR) Lt. Scott Mullin of the Venom Response Team (left) and Enrique Gonzalez, MDFR Air Rescue pilot, are pictured on their way to rescue Park Ranger Anthony (Tony) Terry in Everglades National Park.
venomous snake in North America. A dose of 100 mgs of its venom is lethal to humans within two hours. A single bite can inject up to 800 mgs of venom, which causes tissue death and disables the body’s ability to clot causing the person to bleed to death. Park Ranger Terry was treated in the ICU at Homestead Hospital and was expected to make a full recovery. The MDFR Venom Response Program specializes in the response, management, and treatment of envenomations. The program provides ongoing education, training
and awareness of the many dangerous and venomous species native to, or imported into the United States and promotes interoperability and communication between numerous agencies, municipalities, healthcare providers and poison control centers. The Venom Response Team currently maintains the largest and only antivenom bank for public use in the United States. The team employs the latest techniques to prevent death through antivenin intervention 24 hours a day, seven days a week, locally, nationally, and internationally.
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Know the health dangers from secondhand smoke BY AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
You can get some great things secondhand (furniture, cars, high-end fashion), but secondhand smoke is not one of them. Secondhand smoke — smoke released from the burning end of a cigarette and exhaled by a smoker — contains at least 250 toxic or cancer-causing chemicals, and breathing even small amounts for a short period of time can adversely affect your health. Brief exposure can cause your blood platelets to stick to together, damage the lining of your blood vessels, and potentially increase your risk of having a heart attack. Breathing secondhand smoke ultimately can lead to heart disease, stroke and lung cancer. Each year about 3,400 nonsmoking men and women die from lung cancer and around 46,000 die from heart disease caused by
breathing secondhand smoke. While smokers can lower their risk of developing lung cancer and other diseases by quitting smoking, nonsmokers should limit their exposure to secondhand smoke by focusing on four key areas: home, work, public places, and the car. Of course, when it comes to limiting your exposure to secondhand smoke, you have the most control in your home and car. Make them smoke-free zones, and don’t be tempted by ineffective alternatives like smoking with a window rolled down or smoking in a different room of the house. Generally, you can’t control the smoking policies at public restaurants and businesses, but you can choose which places you patronize. Choose smoke-free venues. Alternatives like nonsmoking sections do not eliminate your exposure to secondhand smoke — even
if you can’t smell smoke. You also can inform business owners about the hazards of secondhand smoke and encourage them to implement nonsmoking policies. Unfortunately, the place where you likely spend a great deal of your day — work — may be one of the most difficult places to control your exposure to secondhand smoke. According to a U.S. Surgeon General’s report, having nonsmoking policies in the workplace is the only effective way to eliminate exposure; simply cleaning the air and ventilating the building is insufficient. Communities nationwide have enacted smoke-free workplace laws to protect workers from the hazards of secondhand smoke. To learn more about the hazards of secondhand smoke and how to prevent exposure, contact your American Cancer Society at 1800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org.
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Back to Russia with love after successful procedure at MCH Pictured at Miami Children’s Hospital are (l-r) Dr. Cathy Burnweit, Daria Rozhkova and Dr. Andrea Maggioni.
BY RACHEL PERRY
In April, little Daria Rozhkova of Russia’s Ryazanskaya region and her family were fresh out of hope. Diagnosed with Lynch syndrome, a genetic disorder that increases the risk of colorectal cancer, the child had undergone numerous surgeries and chemotherapy treatments aimed at curbing cancerous growths in her colon. Yet, after each exhaustive intervention, the cancer would return. Finally, the Russian doctors advised they could offer no hope that additional treatment would improve the child’s outlook and that Daria, 12, likely had but six months to live. Fortunately, hope is a commodity in which Miami Children’s Hospital (MCH) specializes. And thanks to a novel procedure and the collaboration of a 50-member multi-specialty care team of doctors and nurses at MCH, Daria and her family recently returned home to their native country with a big smile, a bright future, and memories of new friendships forged at the famed children’s hospital. “Daria is a brave little girl with a family who would not give up on her,” said Dr.
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This year, enjoy the holidays without gaining more weight BY UNNI GREENE , CMT, CSNS
don’t fall into the “hunger pang — I’ll eat anything” trap. Limit alcohol. Alcohol contains empty The holidays are a wonderful time of calories and even more importantly it year to gather with friends and family and slows down fat burning. As I explain in my to give thanks for the many blessings that book, Eat More to Lose More, alcohol we have in our lives. First and foremost, must be metabolized by the liver, immediwe must be thankful for our health. ately. While your liver is busy dealing with We often take our health for granted – the alcohol, other metabolic processes are until something happens to us or a loved halted. At parties, limit yourself to one one. That’s when we realize the impor- drink and sip slowly. Wine is the best tance of good health. When we are in poor choice. Mixed drinks made with sugary health, every aspect of our lives becomes mixers or fruit juices are the worst. more difficult. Please Plan your food and take a moment to considkeep a food diary. If M o re t h a n b e i n g er what you can do to you know you will be t h a n k f u l f o r o u r h e a l t h , having a slice of the protect your health. More than being pie, include it in w e a re a l s o s o t h a n k f u l pecan thankful for our health, your calorie count and we are also so thankful f o r o u r l o v e d o n e s . W i t h keep the serving size reafor our loved ones. With sonable. Don’t kid youra s t ro n g c o n n e c t i o n t o self! Instead, plan for the a strong connection to others, we can enjoy a o t h e r s , w e c a n e n j o y a occasional treat by workbetter quality of life. We ing out a little extra or better quality of life. have so many blessings, eating super clean the and although we all have next day. We h a v e s o m a n y struggles and obstacles Don’t go to parties as well, staying positive b l e s s i n g s , a n d a l t h o u g h hungry. Eat a small, and hopeful is the best healthy snack at home w e a l l h a v e s t ru g g l e s way to overcome them. before going out to avoid At this time of the a n d o b s t a c l e s a s w e l l , overeating at parties. year, many of us worry Never, ever starve yourstaying positive and about weight gain. So self all day because you many of our holiday trah o p e f u l i s t h e b e s t w a y know you will be going ditions and gatherings to a party that is serving t o o v e rc o m e t h e m . are centered on food. We food. Instead, make sure want to enjoy all of the to eat light, small meals festivities with our famithroughout the day to lies and friends, but those extra calories prevent overeating unhealthy party food can add up. Unfortunately, the average later. American gains five pounds between Carry a snack when you run errands Thanksgiving and New Year’s! Five or shop. Inevitably, you will get hungry pounds of fat equals 17,500 calories. while you are out running errands. Getting That’s a lot of calories that you have to things done during the holidays take burn off later in order to reverse that holi- longer than usual, as traffic gets hectic and day weight gain! Instead, try to avoid gain- malls fill to the brim. Carry a healthy ing weight altogether. You can do this by snack with you to avoid having to buy adding in some extra exercise and making something you don’t want to eat, or worse better food choices. Here are the top ways yet, not eat at all, thereby stimulating fat to avoid holiday weight gain: storage. Stick to your workouts, no matter Enjoy the wonderful holiday season and what! Even if it means getting up earlier in stay focused, healthy and strong. If you the morning to fit in some extra cardio, get enjoyed this message from me, please sign it done. These are busy times. Prioritize up for my new weekly newsletter at your workouts just like you would any <www.EatMoreToLoseMore.com>. My other important appointment. new e-book is now out and can be instantEat protein. Protein is the best way to ly downloaded! You can also get my book stabilize your blood sugar, prevent hunger in hardcopy at <www.amazon.com>. pangs and avoid fat storage. Protein makes Check it out and learn how to Eat More to you feel fuller, longer and ensures that you Lose More! SoMi Fitness
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Your Pet’s Best moves to new location in Pinecrest BY CRISTINA MARTINEZ
Miami native William “Billy” Garner is making sure your much loved fury friends have a healthy, happy life with the opening of his “Your Pet’s Best” store in Pinecrest. “This is a dream come true for my parents and me. I spent the last six years working with the previous owner at Pet’s Best learning everything I could about what it takes to have a healthy pet” Garner said, adding, “I had the good fortune of being able to buy this store. Our goal is to give our loyal customers the products they prefer and continue to provide the exceptional service they have come to expect.” Billy, as he is known, is a 26-yearold entrepreneur who grew up in Boone, NC, returning with his parent’s to Miami when he was 10 years old. He is a graduate of Westminster Christian School and is now following in his father’s footsteps. William Garner Sr. also was in the retail business for 30 years, running a neighbor-
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hood hardware store. Your Pet’s Best, as it is now called, moved from its previous location on US1 and SW 141st Street to 8425 SW 132nd Street (next to Guadalajara Restaurant). It boasts a wide assortment of the top organic, holistic and health brands in food, supplements, and shampoos for cats and dogs. Garner’s philosophy is “spend a little more in what you feed your dog and you’ll spend a little less at the vet. Plus, you’ll give your pet a better quality of life.” Customers also will be able to pick up toys, bones, and all basic needs for their beloved pets. “We want to make it easy for our customers to stop by any time that fits their busy schedules so we are keeping longer hours,” Garner said. Store hours are Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., and Sunday, noon-5 p.m. For a minimum order of $50 they will deliver to your home in the Pinecrest or Palmetto Bay area. The phone number is 305-252-0050.
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Family continues tradition, opens new Subway on Old Cutler Road BY JESSE SCHECKNER
A new Subway shop has opened up at the intersection of SW 168th Street and Old Cutler Road. The store, which opened Oct. 30, is owned and operated by lifelong Miami residents Enrique Fernandez, his wife, Elsie, and her daughter, Karina Mirabal. It is the first of what they hope will be many future restaurants. “This site is very unique because there aren’t a lot of places around here to eat; either you have to go to S. Dixie Highway or into Cutler Bay,” Enrique said. “We were very lucky to get this location and I think we’ll do very well here.” Subway is a family tradition for them. Elsie’s father opened his first franchise in 1987 on NW 36th Street. He since has opened four more stores, winning several company awards in the process, all while making it a priority to involve all six of his grandchildren in his business. “Just like my dad built his franchise and now all his grandchildren are a part of it, we want to do the same thing,” Elsie said. “We have five kids between the both of us and one grandchild so far, and we always look towards them when we think about wanting to expand from there, for them and for their children.” Not just anyone can open his or her own Subway as the company requires their franchisees to go through extensive training before
being allowed to run a store. Karina, a third grade teacher, has completed the course and will take a leave of absence to manage the restaurant. While there, she will be subject to numerous intra-company monthly inspections by Subway headquarters to make sure everything is exactly on par with their standards. “Eat Fresh” is not just a catchy marketing tagline — the shelf life for every item is three days tops. “It’s the biggest franchise there is right now — bigger than McDonalds, believe it or not — and this year they’ve had the best year in sales, which is good news considering the economy,” Enrique said. “It’s also very healthy, which is great for young people, especially young people in sports.” Youth baseball has been a big part of Enrique’s life since he became involved 25 years ago when his son was 5 and he started the South Florida Travel Baseball League. He since has run parks, leagues and tournaments. He met Elsie, who has been involved in special education programs for 20 years, while serving as athletic director at the Boys and Girls Club. He also took part in an inner city baseball revival program sponsored by the Florida Marlins and has donated his time as a coach at both Killian High School and Gulliver Academy. Currently, he owns and operates Miami International Baseball, which brings international baseball players to Miami, gives them
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room, board and training, and finds colleges for them. He, Elsie and Karina all see Subway as a great opportunity to continue their positive involvement in South Florida, giving discounts to city employees, students from the surrounding areas and through involvement with neighborhood athletics.
“I know a lot of people in the community involved in sports and I plan on helping a lot of the youth programs around here,” he said. “I’m going to focus on some of the parks and school and see what we can do together.” Subway is located at 16707 Old Cutler Rd. For more information, call 305-253-2221 or visit <www.subway.com>.
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PTS students cited for National Merit Scholarship achievements
Pictured (l-r) are Melinda Klenk, Camille Plunkett, Hallie Parten, Paulina Calderon and Pictured are Alejandro Martinez-Oletta (left) and Maximillian Pictured (l-r) are Martinez-Oletta, Paulina Caldero and Camille Kelsey Magenheimer. Matiauda. Plunkett. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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Several Palmer Trinity School seniors were recognized recently for their National Merit Scholarship achievements. Honored for the National Hispanic Recognition Program for Excellence in
Academic Achievement were Alejandro Martinez-Oletta, Paulina Calderon and Camille Plunkett. Receiving letters of commendation for outstanding performance on the National Merit Scholarship test were Melinda Klenk, Camille Plunkett, Hallie Parten, Paulina
Calderon and Kelsey Magenheimer. Semifinalists in the 2014 National Merit Scholarship Competition are Alejandro Martinez-Oletta and Maximillian Matiauda. Palmer Trinity School — a coeducational, Episcopal day school — provides a rig-
orous college preparatory curriculum that integrates knowledge, compassion and social responsibility, an essential goal of the school’s mission. Palmer Trinity School serves students from a broad range of socio-economic, ethnic, and religious backgrounds in grades 6-12.
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Author/musician Mary James in Miami for book fair, concert BY JOHNNY GILES
Wherefore Art Thou, Jane? (WoodRock House, 2013, softcover, 176 pages, $14.95) recently took first place honors in the Readers Favorite International Awards. This Florida-based mystery will be on display Nov. 22-24 at the Readers Favorite booth during the Miami Book Fair International. One might compare this first novel of the Pate & Faircloth series to a contemporary Indiana Jones — full of suspense and adventure, with snakes and romance showing up in the most surprising places. Jane Pate’s romp through swamps and wilderness situations proves that offbeat investigational styles can achieve results and that mystery, adventure, humor, and romance can credibly inhabit the same story. The two, native-Floridian authors, Jean James and Mary James, also will attend the Readers Favorite award ceremony on Nov. 23 at the Regency Hotel Miami. Mary, aka Mean Mary, who tours extensively as a vocalist and instrumentalist, will appear in concert at the Lighthouse Cafe, 11715 SW 87 Ave., on Nov. 16. There will be a book signing at this event. Mary will be interviewed on the Michael Stock radio show (Folk and Acoustic Music with Michael
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Stock@WLRN 91.5FM, 2-4 p.m.) where she will talk about her newest novel and give a live music presentation on Nov. 17. The music video and book trailer for Wherefore Art Thou, Jane? can be viewed at <http://youtube/wFxzBmdo67E>.
Renowned Ibero-American writers to be featured at Miami Book Fair BY ROBERT HAMILTON
This year’s 30th edition of the Miami Book Fair International, produced and presented by The Center for Literature and Theatre @ Miami Dade College (MDC), will feature a diverse lineup of local and international Ibero-American writers and authors, including Cervantes Prize winner Jorge Edwards, Marcos Aguinis, Jorge Eduardo Benavides, Gioconda Belli and Esmeralda Santiago. The authors hail from countries such as Argentina, Chile, Peru, Nicaragua and Spain, among others. The Fair’s Ibero-American program is a well-attended, annual component of the Book Fair, where authors and writers discuss their latest works as well as participate in book signings, readings, and oneon-one discussions. As this year’s fair will celebrate the culture and literature of Spain, Latin American authors will be teamed up in some sessions with distinguished Spanish
authors, such as J.J. Armas Marcelo, Juan Malpartida and Carmen Posadas. Other renowned Spanish authors featured at the Book Fair are Rosa Montero, José Ovejero and Lorenzo Silva, among many others. The program will host exciting panel sessions on Miami’s digital cultural magazines, E-books, independent publishers, a look at Ibero-American literature from the past and present and conversations on contemporary Ibero-American theater. The 30th edition of the Book Fair, the nation’s finest and largest literary gathering, will take place Nov. 17-24 at Miami Dade College’s Wolfson Campus, 300 NE Second Ave. in downtown Miami. The always-popular Street Fair runs Friday through Sunday, Nov. 22-24, with more than 200 exhibitors from around the country selling books in a festive atmosphere. For a schedule of events and updates on Miami Book Fair International, please visit <www.miamibookfair.com>, call 305-237-3528, or send email to <wbookfair@mdc.edu>.
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Paying for what you value The County’s new fiscal year began on Oct. 1, but getting there wasn’t easy. On one hand, taxpayers were calling on their elected leaders to provide economic relief by keeping the property tax rates flat. On the other hand, doing so would mean placing services provided by police, fire rescue, the library system and the animal shelter in financial difficulty. Tough choices had to be made and in the end, while not every service emerged completely unscathed, essential services remain secure—at least for the time being. But the future of Miami-Dade County’s Public Library System, as well as the thousands of cats in dogs in the care of Animal Services Department remains uncertain. It’s been said that we most value that which we pay for through charitable contributions. It’s how we stand behind the causes we believe in. So in that spirit, Miami-Dade County is establishing a trust fund to allow the public to make voluntary contributions toward the county services that matter most to them. Through this trust, you and other like-minded citizens will be able to pool your resources and direct them exactly where you believe they’re needed most. Over the next few weeks, property tax bills will be mailed to nearly a million households and businesses. A postage-paid envelope will be enclosed, making it convenient for concerned citizens to make a voluntary monetary donation over and above their property tax payment. Whether you choose to provide additional support to animal services, the library system, the police or fire rescue, your donation will help ensure that the services you care about will continue to be provided. Keep in mind that these donations are tax deductible and will help meet pressing community needs. Be sure to consult your tax advisor with any specific questions regarding your deduction. Help keep your community moving forward and give a little something back.
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Spend ‘A Night in Havana’ with Fashion for Charity BY BERTHA DIAZ
A warm tropical breeze is making its way to the Coral Gables Museum with Fashion for Charity’s “A Night In Havana” contemporary art and fashion exhibition event on Thursday, Nov. 14, 6:30 p.m., at the Coral Gables Museum. The Latin-themed event, hosted by celebrity TV host Mariana Rodriguez, will feature a unique collaboration between renowned artist Humberto Benitez and fashion powerhouse Ella Bella RoZio. Guests will be transported back in time to Cuba in the 1950s to experience the sounds, Latin-inspired cocktails, gourmet Cuban food, cigar rolling, silent auction, dancing and entertainment. Curated by Denise Gerson, former associate director of the Lowe Art Museum, the exhibition will consist of some of Benitez’s most famous paintings — including Liliam, Vestido Azul, Los Invitados, Romance in the Bar, Tu Canción and El Alcazar — that are known for their vibrant colors, movement and texture. These will be paired with Ella Bella RoZio’s Couture collection of unique and incomparable artistic designs. Their use of intricately tailored silks and imported embellishments, intertwine the story told between fashion and art. During the event, guests will have an opportunity to be among the first to be part of a special unveiling of a collaboration between Ella Bella RoZio’s design incorporated in the exclusive painting of Benitez called Hilda, dedicated to
Benitez’s beloved aunt in Havana who was a couture seamstress. The special painting will be available to guests as a limited edition poster that everyone will be able to purchase during the exhibition event. “I am extremely happy to be able to bring together the collaboration of these two amazing artists to the Coral Gables Museum,” said Diane Superville, founder and president of Fashion for Charity. “This is a wonderful way to unite art and fashion and at the same time raise funds to provide scholarships to students in the art and fashion world.” The net proceeds from the event will benefit Fashion for Charity’s Scholarship Fund for children who would like to pursue a career in the fashion and art industry. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy Diageo cocktails as well as gourmet Cuban food and cigar rolling by Coral Gables restaurant Azucar Cuban Cuisine & Cigar, while entertained by salsa performers from Gigi Academy, a local performing arts studio and academy. Sponsors of the event include Azucar Cuban Cuisine & Cigars, Coral Gables Museum, Diageo, Starbucks, Aver Productions, Rik Rak Salon, Leon Medical Center, Tele-Efficient, Minuteman Press of Coral Gables, Station America and Motives Cosmetics. Tickets to the event are $50 which includes cocktail reception, hors d’ouvres, entertainment, silent auction and full access to the event. To purchase tickets, visit online at <www.ffcanightinhavana.eventbrite.com>.
Deering Estate at Cutler to host Drum Circle, Campfire, Nov. 22 BY CATHY GUERRA
Join in for some fun at a Drum Circle and Campfire on Friday, Nov. 22, from 7 to 9:30 p.m., at the Deering Estate at Cutler. Hand drumming is one of the most basic celebrations of music and creativity. Bring your own drum or rhythm instrument and gather under the stars around a crackling fire by the bay.
The Deering Estate at Cutler is located at 16701 SW 72 Ave. The cost is $15 per person. Enjoy complimentary s’mores, poetry readings, and a tale or two. You are welcome to bring your own non-alcoholic beverages and snacks while tapping into your inner musician for a night of rhythmic fun for guests of all ages. For information, visit <www.deeringestate.org> or call 305-235-1668, ext. 233.
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Redland Fish Fry, Seafood Festival at Fruit and Spice Park, Nov. 16-17 BY CATHY GUERRA
The Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department and Miami-Dade Commission Vice Chair Lynda Bell present the second annual Redland Fish Fry and Seafood Festival on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 16 and 17, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., at the Fruit and Spice Park, 24801 SW 187 Ave. in South Miami-Dade. Join in lakeside for some seafood and live stage performances by local bands throughout the day. Additional food and beverage items will be available for purchase, including fresh roasted corn on the cob, funnel cakes, ice cream, milk shakes and frozen lemonade. Featured bands will include: Kevin Hurley and Bill Davidson, Rodeo Clowns, Kaylee Rose, Collins and Webb, and Avocado Estate. There will be a multitude of children’s activities, including pony rides and an interactive fishing zone sponsored by Miami-Dade Parks EcoAdventures and Adventure Sports Miami. Young anglers will have an opportunity to learn correct fishing techniques, such as knot tying, lure
selection, fish identification and casting. Visitors of all ages are also invited to attend a free workshop on the fundamentals of kayak fishing. The sponsors for the Redland Fish Fry and Seafood Festival include: Commissioner Bell, Budweiser, South Dade Garden Club, Riva Watersports, Community Bank of South Florida, and Walker Entertainment. Admission is $8 for adults and free for children ages 11 and under. For more information, visit <www.fruitandspicepark.org> or call 305-247-5727. Fruit and Spice Park, operated by the Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department, grows more than 500 varieties of sub-tropical fruits, herbs, spices, vegetables and nuts from around the world on 39 lush acres in the agricultural Redland. The park offers daily botanical tours, fruit tasting and naturalist led workshops. For more information, please visit <www.fruitandspicepark.org>, or call 305247-5727. For information about MiamiDade County Parks call 3-1-1, or visit <www.miamidade.gov/parks/>.
Greater Miami Symphonic Band’s season-opening concert, Nov. 16 BY RAYNA DAVIS
The 85-member Greater Miami Symphonic Band (GMSB) presents its 35th season-opening concert with an exciting program featuring works by Richard Strauss, Alfred Reed and John Philip Sousa. GMSB music director Gary Green and conductor Robert Longfield will lead the band in a variety of selections sure to please a wide range of musical tastes. Experience the U.S. premiere of Canadian composer Elizabeth Raum’s Bass Trombone Concerto performed by David W. Brubeck. Brubeck currently teaches music at Miami Dade College Kendall Campus and has performed with Stevie Wonder, The Bolshoi Ballet, Ray Charles and the American Ballet Theatre, as well as a solo artist for the International Trombone Festival. The program features many of South Florida’s finest musicians and music educators. American wind band favorites round out the program with the Star
Spangled Banner and John Philip Sousa’s brisk Daughters of Texas march. The concert begins at 8 p.m in the Gusman Concert Hall of the University of Miami, 1314 Miller Dr. in Coral Gables. The program includes: Pierre Leemans: March of the Belgian Parachutists; John Stafford Smith: The Star-Spangled Banner; Robert Longfield: The Road Less Traveled; Elizabeth Raum: Concerto for Bass Trombone; Hershy Kay: Cakewalk; Alfred Reed: The Hounds of Spring; Richard Strauss: Der Rosenkavalier, Trio from Act III; Clifton Williams: Symphonic Suite, and John Philip Sousa: Daughters of Texas. All tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for students, available in advance at <www.GMSB.org> or at the Gusman Concert Hall Box Office one hour prior to the performance.
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2014 Kia Cadenza is packed with luxury and technology Ron Beasley AUTOMOTIVE EDITOR
LET’S TALK CARS The all-new 2014 Cadenza sedan has received a lot of good press from North American auto journalists, and it’s easy to understand why — it has a luxury look and a plush interior, and comes with a long list of amenities. It’s also the most powerful and technologically advanced vehicle Kia has ever introduced. The Cadenza is offered in just one trim level, Premium, and has a starting MSRP of $35,100. It comes with such standard and available equipment as Advanced Smart Cruise Control (ASCC), Blind Spot Detection (BSD) and Lane-Departure Warning System (LDWS). It combines Kia’s most powerful engine with a wellengineered chassis, a direct and communicative steering system and a capable multi-link rear suspension. Cadenza has an upscale European-influenced design and plenty of muscle with Kia’s most powerful V-6. The cabin features
soft touch points, tasteful chrome details and premium wood accents. All of these elements fused with the latest technology offer new sophistication in the growing auto market between mainstream and luxury. Cadenza has more standard equipment than a lot of premium brands and all vehicles come with leather seat trim, heated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control with rear seat ventilation, Smart Key keyless entry with push-button start, 10-way power adjustable driver’s seat and Bluetooth wireless technology. Other standard features include an advanced navigation system with SiriusXM Traffic and UVO eServices displayed on a high-resolution eight-inch touch screen, a standard Rear-Camera Display with a Back-Up Warning System, and a premium 550-watt Infinity 12-speaker audio system, including rear surround speakers and subwoofer. Two option packages are offered, Luxury and Technology: Luxury Package ($38,100) adds a fulllength panoramic sunroof with power retractable sunshade, HID headlights with adaptive front lighting system (AFLS), seven-inch TFT LCD instrument cluster, premium Napa leather seats; a memory-
Cadenza has European styling, a luxury look, a very plush interior and it comes with a long list of amenities.
enabled 12-way ventilated driver’s seat with seat cushion extension, heated steering wheel with power tilt and telescoping steering column. The rear seat area has outboard heated seats and a power rear sunshade for even more comfort and privacy. Technology Package ($41,100) builds on the Luxury Package and adds 19-inch alloy wheels, electric parking brake with auto hold and Advanced Smart Cruise Control (ASCC), which maintains a set distance to the vehicle ahead and helps bring the car to a full stop if necessary. Package
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