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Mayor bars Sharon McCain from meetings at City Hall Stoddard skydives with Army’s Golden Knights B
BY KIMBERLY PORTER
y a formal letter, Mayor Philip Stoddard has barred Ms. Sharon McCain from attending City Commission and other advertised city meetings, as well as her presence on City Hall grounds during their conduct. Citing authority as presiding officer of the City Commission, under the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 22.1 (“Rule of procedure of city commission), Mayor Stoddard said the ban of Ms. McCain would continue until authorization by a majority vote of the Commission decided otherwise. Ms. McClain declined comment when contacted by the news March 10 after distribution of the letter to other city officials and the press on March 9.
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That's right, our Mayor Philip Stoddard (bottom) flies through air with the greatest of ease with Sgt. Joe Abein of the US Army Golden Knights. Way to go mayor, you're the man! (Photo courtesy of US Army)
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will not be attending the State of the City Address as I believe that shamefully nothing has been accomplished outside of Police Department reform and an outstanding effort to reduce crime. We do not have a current EAR. 2 story land use for 62nd Avenue has not been accepted by DCA! So yes Beth, the fight you thought was over is NOT. Our attorneys have come up with a scheme to go to mediation with the 62nd Avenue property owners, bring it back to the commission and have the commission vote to accept the terms of Mediation. They have opined that if for example the compromise is 3 or 4 stories it will just take 3 votes to accept the terms. This circumvents the 5 votes required to up-zone
voted into law by 67% of the voters! SHAME ON YOU... and you know who you are! Unfortunately our City Attorney refused to answer my question at the meeting giving me double speak. I already knew the answer. Mr. Goldstein contacted me to ask if I would favor this idea. My position was a resounding “NO.” Perhaps others have not been as clear. The mayor for example stated at the meeting he would not vote to up-zone 62nd Avenue. We all know how he likes to think of himself as King of compromise. Is voting on a compromise different? Farmers Market was just a move to help Mr. Llanes meet the terms of his $750K grant. He pays no fees. Why? He did not need $10K
in start up fees, that was a selling point. • A resident broke her wrist on the ridiculous Green Tent at the Farmer’s Market. Sand bag, really? • Codes continue to be ignored or circumvented WITH THE HELP OF STAFF AND LEGAL • New parking system works... sort of • Fanny pack man still alive and well..... • MR Properties not in compliance with contract • Mattingway not in compliance still leasing spaces • Pool... still no consensus • CRA... A magic act... watch money disap––––––––––––––––––––– See
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Around Town Musical Chairs continue at City Hall BY MICHAEL MILLER
Executive Editor South Miami’s city payroll just got a bit thinner with the recent “resignation” of the city attorney, terminations of three staffers and the departure of Sandy Youkilis, consultant for the planning department for what has seemed like a zillion years. And, least I forget, there was also the recent resignation of Planning Director Thomas Vageline and, not too long ago, the departure of Fritz Armand from Public Works. But let’s look first at the worst-kept secret of the year: City Attorney Laurence Feingold’s so-called “resignation” after being squeezed out by Vice Mayor Valerie Newman. Our Vice Mayor wanted him out (let me guess) for legal opinions she simply didn’t like, for his attempts to settle lawsuits, and for his most recent opinion about a new building proposed by First National Bank of South Miami. Ok, folks! here is the contest of the week. There is no prize , but just alot of fun. As most everyone knows, there used to be a LEONA HEMSLEY lady in New
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Sports celebrities and emerging young recording artist at The King Pins Challenge BY JOHN EDWARD SMITH
This Sunday, March 20, from 5-8 pm, on the thirteen lanes at SPLITSVILLE, teams representing South Miami civic and business leaders, law enforcement and area high school students will compete for the King Pins Challenge Trophy for raising the most funds for the South Miami Drug-Free Coalition. Miami Heat’s Tim Hardaway and his wife Yolanda will serve as Honorary King Pins Co-Chairs for this third annual event. Tim Hardaway will be serving as Celebrity Host of the event, and South Miami’s own Baseball Hall of Famer Andre Dawson will also be in attendance to support the event. In addition to the bowling, guests will be entertained by local recording artist Ariel Rose. Seventeen year-old Ariel is a junior at Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School in the vocal magnet program. She is an honors gifted student who is taking AP courses. Prior to attending Dr. Krop Senior High School, she was enrolled at New World School of the Arts High School in musical theater. Her hit single, “My Perfect Day” was voted in the top 10 most requested songs in November, 2010 on Women of Substance Radio and she was also recently featured on “Deco Drive.” Ariel Rose was also inter-
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Funds raised at The King Pins Challenge go to benefit the work of the South Miami DrugFree Coalition, which is sponsored by Informed Families. Coalition director Margaret Sotham stated that she is “very proud of the South Miami community and its leadership for taking on the King Pins Challenge, and the challenge to make our community a safer place to raise our children. The money raised will support efforts to reduce access to alcohol and other drugs, raise awareness in the community and change behaviors so that fewer kids are using these dangerous substances.” The King Pins Challenge III is presented by SPLITSVILLE and SoMiMAG, and sponsored in part by Johnny Rockets, South Miami Hospital, Red/Sunset Merchants Association, First National Bank of South Miami, County Commissioner Carlos A. Gimenez, Police Benevolent Association, South Miami Rotary International, LAZ Parking, Community Newspapers and The Shops at Sunset Place. The community is invited to join in the fun of “The Challenge” on Sunday, March 20, 58p, hosted at SPLITSVILLE in The Shops at Sunset Place. Spectator tickets are $20 per person and may be purchased online at www.informedfamilies.org/kpc or by phone at 305.856.4037. Tickets include a buffet and non-alcoholic beverages.
ABOUT SOUTH MIAMI DRUG-FREE COALITION Formed in 2003, the South Miami DrugFree Coalition is sponsored by Informed Families. The coalition brings together parents and youth with representatives from business, education, government, law enforcement, health care, faith communities, and civic and social organizations to reduce youth substance use. ABOUT INFORMED FAMILIES Founded in 1982, Informed Families focuses on educating, involving and empowering parents to work together to set boundaries and monitor their children’s behavior to prevent underage drinking, substance abuse and other harmful behaviors. Affiliated with the National Family Partnership, Informed Families is best known for being the Florida Sponsor of the National Red Ribbon Campaign. For more information, go online to www.informedfamilies.org, or call 305.856.4886. MEDIA CONTACT: John Edward Smith JOHN EDWARD SMITH COMMUNICATIONS Office: 305.665.2838 • Cell: 305.790.7303 jes_somi@att.net
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Nancy’s Art admired, Tonkinsons come ‘Full Circle’ Gloria Burns GLORIA’S GAB South Miami Rotarians are to be congratulated on another successful South Miami Rotary Art Festival. At a recent club meeting, Wendy Lapidus thanked everyone involved who went beyond the call of duty, especially sponsor First National Bank of South Miami and the Rotarian team that painted the streets Thursday morning for the event. South Miami Rotary meets every Tuesday noon at Carrabba’s in South Miami with visiting Rotarians always welcome to join this gregarious group of men and women committed to service above self. On
March 15, guest speaker and local artist Nancy Martini will describe her incrediblybeautiful works of art that use recycled materials. Many viewed Martini’s work at the Manatee sculpture unveiling last month in the First National Bank of South Miami lobby. Martini hopes to take her artwork on tour to educate others on what can be done with recycled materials. Gables Rotarian and Certified Financial Planner Rick Tonkinson who recently spoke to Miami Dadeland/ Pinecrest Rotary Club wasn’t the first of his family to address that group. Son, Steven Tonkinson, made a presentation a few years ago, educating the Club about the Shelter Box project that has provided untold thousands of tents and survival supplies around the world to countries devastated by natural disasters, such as the one destroying so much of Haiti. In his talk, the elderTonkinson discussed Rotary’s impacted on his life and that of his
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family. Named for an uncle who had died from polio, Tonkinson was moved to travel to India to help Rotary International’s worldwide effort to eradicate polio by distributing vaccine to children. While volunteering in India, he met another Rotarian involved with Shelter Boxes, a project for which his son later became a volunteer disaster response team member, and thus the connection came full circle. On the dining front, among many new restaurants opening is one you’ll want to try soon: Sake Blue, another success-in-the-making from the owners of Town Bar and Smoke’t. If you’re looking for a great bar with lots of atmosphere as well as an awesome Asian menu, you can’t beat this new and beautifully-renovated spot on Altara Avenue, just west of Ponce de Leon Blvd. in the Gables. Since opening, Sake Blue has already gained a great reputation for its menu, thanks to Executive Chef Robert Pagan. Baskets of shrimp bread and dipping sauce sauce whet appetites before ordering from menu portions great for sharing so diners may sample the incredibly delicious array of selections. Save
room for an unusual dessert, too, such as the banana spring roll, a crowd favorite. Thursday nights in the Gables are especially great during March with the free Bacardi Tastings each Thursday night at the Westin Colonnades Bacardi Room. Ladies may want to try the Bacardi Room first before moving on to free champagne served Thursday nights to the feminine side at Norman’s 180, also located at the Westin Colonnade, 180 Aragon Avenue, in the Gables. John Martin’s St. Patrick’s Day Street Festival always is a great time with live entertainment and a portion of the proceeds from the event going to charity. Gables Rotarian J udy Pantoja is coordinating the volunteers and enlisting help of Deliver the Dream, one of the charities to receive funding, as well as Rotaract Club and members and friends of the Coral Gables Rotary to help out. Until next time, keep making each day count. If you would like to submit information for this column, please send your news via email to gloriagalburns@aol.com.
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York who was very wealthy and owned a hotel and lots of real estate and was known as “The Queen of Mean” (a.k.a. Leona Hemsley) Ok, so far? Well here’s the question. Is there someone in South Miami government that should or could have that esteemed title? If you’ve got what it takes just go to communitynewspapers.com and look for the section on South Miami and comment away. In the meanwhile, stay tuned to South Miami politics as it’s gonna get more interesting. Back to the serious stuff, Atty. Feingold said Commissioners had no legal reason to vote against the bank’s project and, should that occur, each naysaying Commissioner could be held personally responsible for legal bills, rather than the city itself. Then, let’s see. Oh, yes. Our vice mayor once ranted that the city attorney “was not a sixth commissioner,” making it pretty clear she didn’t like working with someone with both brains and an opinion she didn’t like. Finally, there was the vice mayor’s sophomoric email sent a few weeks ago, carrying on about every little thing bothering her and protesting about stuff not getting done at city hall. (Meanwhile, she didn’t bother to show up at the State of the City Address, but did anyone care?). After careful reviewing her email rants, it sure looked as if a good many were directed at her ‘beloved’ city manager, Hector Mirabile, as well as her dais buddies. I say ‘beloved’ because she once told folks how happy she was with the new city manager. And, golly, haven’t we also heard this before? Reminds me about former Manager Roger Carlton about whom the Vice Mayor said in essence: ‘Why look for anyone else, we have the Cadillac of managers right here.’ And before we knew it, Roger was gone. (Now he’s doing just fine as a City Manager in the north end of the county). But back to that blessed email, having overheard that lots of city hall folks were most anxious to read it, and retell others about its contents, about as often as TV sound bites of Charlie Sheen. Charlie, (Lord help him), took off for Haiti but the vice mayor won’t likely go anywhere, unless a Norman Braman-type gets a recall going). Not that I’m advocating such… could be fun, tho’. A few weeks ago, got a call from someone who went to City Hall to apply
for an occupational license but was told that whoever handles them was out of town and to come back next week. The ensuing conversation as related by our business friend: ‘Okay. But isn’t there anyone else that can help?’ ‘No,’ replies the city staffer. ‘He’s the only one.’ ‘Well, can you give me an application?’ (Folks, believe it or not, here’s the answer): ‘No, I can’t. All the ones I had are gone and I can’t get any more, so you’ll just have to come back.’ Now there’s something worth emailing complaints about! Just a monthh or two ago, Sharon McCain, was told not to bring her beverage into the city chambers, but did so anyway, the city manager warned her that if she spilled the drink, she’d have to pay any cost to clean a carpet stain. Know what happened? That’s right: she spilled her drink, generating a bill for around $30. Just wondering whatever happened to that! Speaking of decorum, couldn’t help but see Yvonne Beckman sipping a drink inside the city chambers at a recent commission meeting. And (silly me), isn’t there a sign at the Chamber entrance, asking folks not to do so? And golly, doesn’t Ms. Beckman serve a volunteer board that render opinions about legality of people’s zoning requests? So, c’mon now, Mr. Manager, what about the same rules for everyone? Or better yet, how about if we put together one of those FLASH MOBS, each of its fun-loving folk sipping a double-latte, just for fun. Anyone out there up to it? And BTW, sources tell me that someone at city hall wanted to ban the South Miami News from being delivered there. Now, come on, folks. Is this censorship at its best? Come again? If you don’t want your secrets exposed over there, just stop Channel 77, where the South Miami watches Government in Action and Democracy at Work – every day! And by the way, the vice mayor might be very surprised to learn about whom on her ‘team’ privately defected. And no, I’m not going to tell. Heard that Manager Mirabile and Police Chief Orlando Martinez were visiting Sunset Drive stores last week, asking questions about city services, including police and parking… which is a commendable start for community outreach while doing the job they’re both paid to do. We applaud such efforts.
Got any tips? Contact me at 305-6697355, ext. 249, or send emails to <michael@communitynewspapers.com>.
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‘Luck’o the Irish’ coming to Sunset Tavern Mar. 17 BY KIMBERLY PORTER Festivities kick off at noon Thursday, March 17 when Sunset Tavern and Deli Lane begins its St. Patrick’s Day celebration serving a traditional Irish fare of corned beef and cabbage or Shepard’s pie. Those ‘Specials of the Day’ will each go for $12 as the popular spot hosts an all- day party with patrons invited to find lucky shamrocks,hidden throughout the Tavern with a fun prize attached “The entertainment starts with the toe-tapping ‘Cool Ole Dudes’ band playing all the classic folk Irish tunes outside on the patio from six until nine in the evening,” said Proprietor Jahn Kirchoff, adding pints of
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pear on road improvements over and over... • SMH of no benefit to South Miami residents • Pension... Nothing • Union Negotiations... incomplete We just learned that the EAR we passed a year ago has not been accepted by the DCA. It is waiting for an administrative hearing. This is why there has been no progress on the new EAR. Sound like the delay with the bank development agreement? You bet and it stinks! Who is the face behind this? I guess we did not do a good job of cleaning
green draft beer will be poured for $3 and shots of Irish whiskey for $5. “The Medina band takes over at 10 o’clock that night, inside Sunset Tavern — an awesome cover band that will rock until one in the morning,” said Kirchoff. Jumbo 20-ounce Guiness drafts will be sold in numbered cups for $6 all day and night with prize raffles held hourly, starting at 7 p.m... Grand prize is a free keg party for the winner and 20 friends, to be drawn at midnight. “The kitchen will be open ‘til midnight, so come early or come late but get to Sunset Tavern on March 17 — or you’ll be mad at yourself until next year!” said Kirchoff. house because we are still dealing with the same corruption. Some of those whose signatures have been on every debacle in this city, still have their jobs. Some new hires have quickly gotten into bed with special interests as have some elected officials. We spend hours debating items for what? It does not matter if we vote it up or down. We are still not in control. The shadow government gets what they want through the back door and with help from the very ones we put in charge! Valerie Newman 786-351-1648
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Don Harris gets a big ‘thank you’ from Marriott BY NANCY EAGLETON
Dr. Don Harris, pioneer veterinarian and director of the Avian & Exotic Animal Medical Center, donned a chef’s hat and took over the kitchen at the Orlando World Center Marriott to cook a gourmet lunch for hotel staff mem-
Dr. Don Harris with Bill Marriott (left) at Marriott hotel in Orlando.
bers while attending the North American Veterinary Conference (NAVC). Dr. Harris said that treating the Marriott employees to lunch was his way of saying thank you for their gracious service to him and conference attendees over the last 25 years. “Sometimes, a simple thank you isn’t enough,” said Harris. “You have to show your thanks. I’ve been attending this conference at this Marriott for nearly 25 years and I’ve gotten to know the people who work at this hotel. They have delivered great service, so they deserved great service.” After lunch, the accolades just kept coming. Bill Marriott came to town and requested to see Harris. During the visit, Marriott thanked Harris for the kindness he showed the hotel staff. As they were photographed together, Marriott displayed the cookbook River Road Recipes used by Harris as his inspiration for his now-famous Cajun cuisine. “The whole experience is one of the highlights of my career,” said Harris, who recruited fellow board members attending the conference to help him serve the lunch. On his Cajun menu was Augustus Salad, Crawfish Etoufee, Jambalaya and homemade Canefield cheesecake. Many knew that Harris is also an accomplished musician, but who knew he could cook?
“I’m from Louisiana,” he said. “I could make a leather boot taste good. Anything that I don’t have a cure for, I have a recipe for.” Harris has always shared his extensive knowledge of exotic animal care with colleagues and has been involved with NAVC since 1989. He has served on the board and is past president of the Eastern States Veterinary Association, the organizer of NAVC. Harris also serves as a consultant to Animal Planet’s Animal Cops Miami. At his Avian & Exotic Animal Medical Center, he and his team provide state-of-the-art medical and surgical care for exotic birds, reptiles and small mammals such as rabbits and ferrets. The Avian & Exotic Animal Medical Center is located at 12125 S. Dixie Hwy. For more information, call 305234-2473 or go to <www.avianexotic.com>. –––––––––––––––––––––– Cajun cooking is Don Harris’ specialty.
McCAIN, from page 1 City Attorney Laurence Feingold said barring someone from a single session was not unusual but that in his experience, “a citizen being barred from all future meetings like this is unprecedented. Adding he “fully supports” the Mayor’s decision, Atty. Feingold characterized Ms. McCain’s actions as “vicious,” commenting that “she has libeled and slandered me.” The Stoddard letter requested City Manager Hector Mirabile not allow Ms. McCain inside the City Hall property beginning 30 minutes before a scheduled and publicly-noticed meeting until 30 minutes after its conclusion, applying that ban to any other city property where a meeting may be held. “I greatly regret the need for these actions, but your continued antisocial behavior has left me no other recourse to protect the rights of others to engage in jobs, elected duty, and public discourse free from insult, slander and downright harassment,” the Stoddard letter stated. The letter said Ms. McCain “ habitually disrupts” meetings by waving, holding up signs, opening and closing newspapers and relocating herself and her belongings to put herself in the line of sight of whoever is speaking. The letter also said Ms. McCain accosts meeting-goers with”personal and
offensive remarks” in hallways and on outside walkways and parking lots. “Numerous staff, elected officials and members of the public seek to exit the building by whatever egress will allow them to avoid encountering you,” the letter stated. During a March 7 meeting, McCain allegedly made personal remarks from a seat in the Commission chambers, and when protesting after being asked to leave, she continued to make wild hand gestures through a door window, according to meeting observers. After the meeting, Stoddard said Ms. McCain’s behavior was “belligerent and demeaning” to people inside the chamber and in the hallways. “I have asked you to be quiet or leave commission meetings and workshops so many times in the past year that I have lost count,” Stoddard’s letter stated. The letter informs Ms. McCain that her rights and abilities as a citizen to participate in the city’s government and observe the operation of city meetings remains assured in ways other than attending in person, noting City Commission meetings and quasi-judicial boards can be watched by television or the Internet. “If and when you have questions or observations that you feel are important to share, you may convey them in written form to the commission or board beforehand via the city clerk,” the letter advised.
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members, so there were no surprises for her seeing it at the Falls and she could relax a bit. Overall, she said she was pleased by how well the film interpretation of her book turned out. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a lot of fun,â&#x20AC;? Flinn said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expect it to be exactly like my book, but it was close enough, especially considering the length. The movie is an hour and a half long, so the script is about 100 pages, and the book is about 300 pages. The novel is very inward, but they did well with that.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Beastlyâ&#x20AC;? was produced by CBS Films and stars Vanessa Hudgens, Alex Pettyfer, Mary-Kate Olsen, Neil Patrick Harris and Peter Krause. One of the fans of the book who attended the movie premiere was Katie Harrington, a sophomore at Coral Reef Senior High School. She said she was impressed with the movie and its positive message. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My friends and I went and we all thought it was a very funny, sweet, heartfelt movie and learned that you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need good looks to fall in love,â&#x20AC;? Harrington said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was nice to see Katherine Flinn there, because sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in my class in school. That was cool.â&#x20AC;?
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Nationally Recognized Certified Financial Planner, Rick Tonkinson, Addresses Chamber South
On January 13, 2011, Certified Financial Planner Rick Tonkinson addressed the meeting of Chamber South where he introduced his wife Margarita Tonkinson, and their son, Steven Tonkinson. They are Rick Tonkinson and Associates, a family business specializing in early retirement with a mission of helping working people and their families attain their financial goals.
For nearly two decades, Tonkinson has been passionately committed to the welfare of working people, a passion which is shared by the entire family. We focus on the middle-class man and woman who often struggle paycheck to paycheck for many years and don’t get the attention they deserve because their accounts are considered “too small”.
When shopping for a financial planner The following is an excerpt from his there are really only 2 fundamental criteria. 1) Service and 2) Performance. talk: People stay with us because we provide Why should you consider us as your ad- outstanding customer service where you are treated like a valued client and visors? 1) We are independent Certified Fi- not a number, and we provide daily nancial Planner™ practitioners repre- monitoring of clients accounts that senting our clients and not a makes us very responsive to changes in particular product or company. Our the investment conditions. advice and recommendations are unbiased and we have no hidden If you meet with Rick Tonkinson, you will find a financial planner who really agenda. 2) We are a team of professionals listens to you and your spouse. Their whose knowledge, experience and low key, no pressure, no sales pitch condedication combine to help our versation will be invaluable and help to clients design a plan to achieve their get to know each other. financial goals and objectives. 3) We can provide you and your The office is conveniently located at 100 family a sustained, long-term relation- Almeria Avenue, Suite 310, Coral ship as your financial advisors be- Gables FL 33134. Telephone 305-447cause we truly are a family business 6617. with two generations working toSecurities offered through Securities America gether to manage your financial deciInc member of FINRA/SIPC. Rick Tonkinson sions. We have lived in Pinecrest since 1987, and we take care of families where you live in South Miami, Kendall, Palmetto Bay and Cutler Bay since 1991.
Registered Representative. Advisory Services offered through Securities America Advisors, Inc. Rick Tonkinson Investment Advisor Representative. Rick Tonkinson and Associates, Inc. & Securities America companies are not affiliated.
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Battle of the belly bulge Zach Marcy
CERTIFIED PHYSICAL THERAPIST
MENTAL & PHYSICAL HEALTH It seems like the hot topic in the media today is belly fat and how to combat this disgusting belt-line ooze. The conventional myth of doing 200 crunches a day is a waste of time and ab development contraptions are a waste of money, but seem to be in high demand. Meanwhile, conventional wisdom from trainers stating you can eliminate said belly bulge by doing resistance training, cardiovascular exercise and a lifestyle nutrition plan seems to be losing out to quick fix surgeries, unhealthy weight loss clinic programs and short cut yo-yo diets. So how do we separate the myth from the fact to fight the fat and keep it off for a lifetime? It ultimately starts with the essential foundations of weight loss. There are three main components which, are as previously stated, resistance training, cardiovascular exercise and a lifestyle nutrition plan. Resistance training increases lean muscle mass, which in turn enhances your metabolism. Since muscle is metabolically active, when you have more lean muscle mass on your body you will burn more calories throughout the entire day, even when you aren’t exercising. Your cardiovascular exercise will consume calories and fat, further aiding in your belly fat shrinkage. Then you add a balanced lifestyle nutrition plan (notice I didn’t say diet) that is just slightly less than the calories you burn throughout the day. This nutrition plan is the main component in this synergistic formula to combat the fat. Now, let’s understand more about belly fat storage. Did you know our stress hormone cortisol is the major culprit for keeping our insulin and blood sugar levels high? According to Dr. Pamela Peeke, once these levels are high, our body is more likely to store body fat in the belly
area due to the cortisol and insulin receptors being numerous in the fat cells of the belly. Cortisol also sends our body into a hunger craze. This is evident in stressful situations, triggering emotional eating problems in people. Therefore, if we are overeating and cortisol is present, our body packs the pounds on our gut. With a solid foundation and a clear understanding of why belly fat is stored where it is, you can then add in other tricks that will actually start to target the belly fat: • Regular exercise, relaxation techniques like yoga and meditation and stressfree days off will help you cope with stress and allow your cortisol levels to return to normal. • According to Dr. Oz, adding in Omega-3 fatty acids can help incinerate stress fat. Omega’s are fat burning fats and can be found in oily fish (salmon, trout, and tuna). • Dr. Oz’s other favorite cortisol killer is Vitamin C. He says one should consume up to 1200mgs per day because the body’s need for Vitamin C during stress can be increased up to tenfold. • Another long time trick I’ve used with clients is supplementing with Carnitine. Carnitine is actually used by the body to convert fat into metabolic energy. It is recommended to consume 100gs a day. So, it’s time to ditch the idea that spot reducing fat through contraptions and situps will slim the waist line. If you want a truly firm stomach that is beach ready, then hit the resistance training, jump into a cardiovascular program and eat following a healthy nutrition plan. Once that is established, add in the tips mentioned above and take the belly fat burn to the next level. Don’t be surprised when your belly stops sagging over your pants and your clothes start falling off of your hips.
Zach Marcy is a personal trainer, life coach, motivational speaker and writer and has a personal training studio in Coconut Grove. For more information, go to <www.synergizefatloss.com> or <www.liftmiami.com>.
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• EDUCATIONAL AND TEEN ADVICE • Toby Rose ASK TOBY My daughter does not want to have a roommate in college. What is your opinion? I think it’s important to have a roommate the first year and, really, for all four years. You need to get to know and meet other people. Years ago, one of my students went to the University of Pennsylvania and didn’t have a roommate. His room was at the end of the hall. Because he had difficulty meeting other students, he wound up having a very unhappy freshman year. I’m really upset. I just took the SAT for the second time and did not do too well. I have a 3.9 unweighted GPA and a 4.86 weighted. How can I let the colleges know that I am academically oriented? I always ask my students to write a separate essay explaining their experiences with the SAT or other standardized tests. Colleges often will have the following in their questionnaire for guidance counselors: Is the applicant’s record a true index of his/her ability? Only that essay can state your problem in taking standardized tests, and it can state that you are truly prepared for college. The SAT is supposed to be a test that can predict a student’s success in college, but this is not always the case. Many students experience stress thinking about three letters: SAT. When they take the test, they freeze. I was suspended from school and got that taken off my record. There is a question on all of the applications I’ve seen that asks, “Have you ever been suspended, placed on probation, or dismissed from school for academic or disciplinary reasons?” Do I have to say yes, or can I just leave it blank? In my opinion, you must tell the truth and say yes. Explain the suspension was taken off your record. Explain that even though it was erased, you wanted to be honest. Do I really need to study for the Writing part of the SAT that adds an additional 800 points? I’ve heard that colleges don’t count this section. You’ve heard incorrectly. More and more colleges are insisting on a high score in the Writing section. Many use the Writing score to place the student in their freshman English classes or — better yet— to advance because the scores were high. Usually, if two students with the same record are in the running, the writing score makes a big difference. If one student’s score is several hundred points high-
er, then the college/university will take the student with the higher writing score. The Writing section of the SAT was put there for a reason. It is a very difficult section. However, once you know how to complete it, it is very easy to score over 700. It’s like a math formula. You have to know exactly each step to arrive at your conclusion; that’s what we teach in the Writing part of our SAT courses.
How do I know if I need to take SAT IIs? After you have made your list of colleges, visit each college’s web site and it will tell you what SAT IIs are required. SAT IIs are becoming more and more popular. Each test is an hour long and you can do three in one sitting. Unfortunately, they are given on the same day as the SAT I. I recommend students take their SAT IIs after their AP exams. If they have excellent teachers who have given them superior reviews, then they are prepared for the SAT IIs. The SAT IIs are extremely difficult. Many colleges want to see at least three and some want to see up to six. They definitely want to see English, History, Physics, Chemistry, Math I or Math II, and the list can go on and on. These are very important tests that will definitely help a student get into college. You will have an advantage in the admissions process, and you may also be eligible for scholarships by taking the SAT IIs, even if your colleges do not require them. By all means, take them seriously and plan accordingly. I will be going to college next year and have absolutely no idea what my major will be. Can you list possible majors I may consider? African Studies, Anthropology, Architecture, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Cinema Studies, Communications, comparative Literature, East Asian Languages and Civilization, Economics, English, Environmental Studies, French Studies, Gender, Cultural and Society, Geology, German, Health and Societies, Hispanic Studies, History, Art History, Philosophy, International Relations, Italian Studies, Jewish Studies, Latin American Studies, Linguistics, Logic, Mathematics, Middle-Eastern Studies, Music, Near-Eastern Languages and Civilizations, Philosophy and Science, Politics, Political Science, Psychology, Religious Studies, Romance Languages, Russian, Science, Technology and Society, Sociology, South Asian Studies, Theater Arts, Urban Studies and Visual Studies. Many colleges — such as Brown and Reed and the New College in Florida — will help you develop your own major and your own course studies. It’s a fantastic way to study, but this requires a student who is self-motivated and directed.
Rose may be contacted by calling 305238-7737 or via the Internet at <www.tobyrose.com>.
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Dodge CEO says ‘great things’ are coming for U.S. consumers BY RON BEASLEY
One of Chrysler Corporation’s new breed of dashing young executives was in Miami recently to address the monthly meeting of the South Florida Automotive Media Association and he told the group that his company has some great new vehicles in the pipeline for the American consumer. Speaking to SAMA board members gathered for lunch in Miami Beach on the sixth floor of the new and stunningly beautiful 1111 Lincoln Road parking garage, Ralph Gilles — who is the president and CEO of Dodge and also serves as the vice president of design for Chrysler Corporation – said today’s car companies are going to find themselves locked in a “knife fight” for market share. “We (Chrysler) have some great things (vehicles) in store that are coming and will help round out our portfolio,” said Gilles. “But it’s going to be an interesting knife fight out there because everybody’s car
portfolio is going to meet head on; everyone’s going to have a small car, everyone’s going to have a medium car, everyone’s got a luxury brand. So the ones that win will be the ones with the brand that actually mean something to people.” Gilles conceded that all of the U.S. companies are turning out good vehicles today and the industry has become intensely competitive. “The American car companies are building some really good cars right now,” he said. “We know internally that we are seeing huge strides in quality. And that’s reflected at our dealers where the average dealer is basically doing maintenance work and not warranty work; a very steep drop in warranty claims.” Gilles told the auto writers that Chrysler’s partnership with Italian car company Fiat is progressing very well. “It’s phenomenal,” he said. “We’re well underway, we’re almost two years into it now and the transparency is incredible. The
Dodge CEO/President Ralph Gilles addresses members of the Southern Automotive Media Association.
Dodge CEO/President Ralph Gilles (center) with SAMA officers (l-r) Bill Adam, vice president; Marcello Serrato, treasurer; Paul Borden, president; and Ron Beasley, board member.
back and forth exchange between engineers is great. We’re already doing commingle projects. The Fiat 500 is being built in Mexico, engineered by Americans for this market. The engine is being built in Dundee, Michigan. So, it’s happening, real time!” Gilles also said Chrysler has not been left behind in the development of an electric car and has one in development that will be on the market by the end of 2012. “Electric vehicles make sense, but the vehicle demand has to be right,” he said. “The thing about electric powertrains is that they are very scaleable, very easy to move around. So we’re going to use the Fiat 500, it’s the perfect donor; it’s a very low energy-demand type of vehicle and it’s very efficient. All the work that we did the last three years (on electric vehicle technology) is not going to waste and it will be out in less than two years. It’s well under way.” Flanked by six new 2011 Dodge vehicles – a Charger, a Challenger, an Avenger, a
Caravan, a Journey and a Durango — Gilles told SAMA members that Chrysler and Dodge have redefined their marketing strategy after coming out of bankruptcy and are focusing on a more youthful buyer. “The new younger buyer is somewhat unpolluted,” he said. “Their mindset has yet to be formed. We do okay with our loyalty in terms of our current buyers, we’re kind of growing with them; but it’s time to fish in fresh waters, basically.” Gilles also said that auto racing fits well with Dodge’s marketing strategy. “We make rear-drive, V-8 powered vehicles and that’s what we race,” he said. “So we’re one of the few auto makers that actually build what we race. And it’s hard to ignore the reach that NASCAR has. Eightand-a-half million people watch every weekend, so you’ve gotta be there. If you’re not, you’re almost suspiciously absent, especially for a brand like ours, which is all about performance.”
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Palmetto Middle sweeps district wrestling tourney BY CHRISTIAN ARMSTRONG
Hialeah Gardens High’s gymnasium was hot. “Budget cuts” was the unconfirmed rumor up on the bleachers. The air conditioner was turned off and the gym felt like a sauna. But it was going to get a lot hotter for middle schoolers on the mats, as they participated in District 5 Wrestling Tournament. None hotter, though, than the Palmetto Middle School team coached by Miguel Dominguez, who is also a Social Studies teacher at the school. Palmetto Middle took Pictured is the Palmetto Middle School team coached by Miguel Dominguez. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– first place, 30 points ahead of second place South Dade Middle Willie Brown and Mel Moss. Michael Vega School. Five of the twelve wrestlers were was first runner up in his weight class. All 12 wrestlers on the Palmetto Middle champions in their weight class — Eric Iglesias, Jeremy Lewis, Jacquan Johnson, team qualified for the county tournament.
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How can I justify this gadget for business? Wilson Alvarez GADGETS & TECHNOLOGY When I first saw the iPod nano, I wanted it, just because it was small, cute, whatever you want to call it. I already have a 40gb iPod and a 64gb iPad, so why in the world would I need another gadget. My justification was, it’s my Christmas gift and it’s also a watch, and an FM radio (as if I needed another watch or listen to radio). Gadgets, gadgets, gadgets! What is it about gadgets that makes people always crave them? Is it that we didn’t have enough toys when we grew up? Perhaps that’s my case. Good economy, bad economy, we all love gadgets. As I purchased the small device, I also got the wristband accessory, which turns it into a watch. This particular iPod has a
watch app, which is pretty neat. And, yes, I also got it with a 16 gb drive so that I can listen to music and also audio books. Oh, yes, that was another justification. I wanted to read the bible in a year, so I also purchased the bible in audio format. By the way, it’s a totally different experience listening to an audio book vs. reading it. Then, me being the techy guy that I am, I said, YES! Another justification! I can also backup my important documents to this device! After all, it has a 16 gb drive. So now I have a watch, backup device, radio, ipod and a pedometer. How can we forget the pedometer? It interfaces with the Nike Sport Kit, which gives you all of the important stats for your workout. So let’s see, if you are a work out junkie, like listening to FM radio, enjoy podcasts, audio books, music, video and would like to backup your data and have it with you at all times, then you may want to get a nano (I am trying my hardest to justify this device). The device comes with headphones and the USB cable. It is designed to clip to anything, like your sleeve, collar, pocket, belt, etc.
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ly used to prevent heartworm, but some also have an active ingredient that prevents flea growth. Premise • For effective flea control, treat your home and yard as well as your dog. • It's a myth that fleas jump off dogs to lay their eggs. Flea eggs are laid in a dog's coat then fall onto carpets, bedding and other areas. In fact, about 70% of flea eggs will fall off a dog within the first eight hours. • Wash dog bedding and area rugs weekly and vacuum carpets often. • Products to kill fleas indoors include powders, carpet sprays, aerosols and foggers. • Use yard sprays to reduce the flea population outdoors. In severe cases, you might need a pest control service. Persistence • It's not unusual to see an initial improvement, only to have a rebound three weeks later. This is why persistence is the key. • Become familiar with the flea life cycle, which can last from two weeks to several months. • Keep your pet on a lifelong flea control program. It'll make the lives of your dog and your family more enjoyable. Start your flea and tick control program with a visit to Pet Supermarket. A full range of products is at your disposal year round for indoor and outdoor treatment.
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Ready for networking success? BY PAT MORGAN
What is networking? We hear a lot about it, but what exactly is it? Simply put, it’s getting to know people. We are naturally networking all the time. We talk with people at the grocery store, the gym, on the golf course, at parties and most everywhere we go. Networking for business is more strategic, but the same idea – getting to know people and building relationships. We typically think of networking in reference to events, like those hosted by chambers of commerce and professional organizations, which are designed for making contacts and growing your business. Networking at events like these can be powerful for business development and, when done professionally, is extremely profitable and effective. When I moved to Miami 10 years ago and was starting my business, I decided to make networking a part of my marketing strategy. I attended events and joined organizations where I could learn about
local companies, get to know people and become involved in the community. I saw it as an opportunity to become known, to differentiate myself and to cement my brand in a personal way. In the process, I was able to meet people and attract opportunities I otherwise would have missed. At one of my first events, I met Marti Mang, a senior vice president with TotalBank. We made an instant connection when I shared that I had recently moved from her home state of Colorado. From that initial meeting, we have not only done business together as clients and referral partners, but have also become good friends and shared many experiences; like going to the Orange Bowl, golfing and celebrating special occasions. That’s the power of networking! Many people struggle to network effectively. With focus and a few new ideas, you can become a successful networker and have fun in the process!
Try these tips: • Have a plan. Make networking a part of your marketing plan and target events and activities that are a fit. • Introduce yourself confidently. Develop a brief introduction that clearly states what you do. Practice until you can say it easily and effortlessly. • Show interest in others. Be genuinely curious about them and their interests. Look to connect rather than impress. • Ask for referrals. Let people know who you are looking to meet and ask for their help with referrals. • Be a resource to others. Connect people with resources that are helpful and relevant. Become known as the “go to” person for connections. • Say “hello” first. Take the initiative to introduce yourself instead of waiting for the other person. Be friendly and put others at ease. • Always have plenty of business cards. Replenish your business cards regularly and keep them readily accessible. • Expand your network. Continue to add new contacts to your
database so you can be a valuable resource for others and share more referrals. • Follow up promptly on leads. The fortune is in the follow-up. Let people know you will be in contact after an event so they expect to hear from you. Prompt follow up will show you are reliable. • Become a lifelong networker. Be a connector and create win-win situations. Strong networks built upon a foundation of trust will serve you for a lifetime. Are you ready to network? If you want to make a strong start with networking, or take your skills to the next level, let’s make it happen. Together we will chart the course to success in reaching your goals. Pat Morgan is a professional coach and works with busy professionals to become more profitable and productive by capitalizing on their strengths and taking focused action to create powerful change. For more information, send email to PatMorgan@SmoothSailingSuccess.com, call 305-458-2849 or go to <www.SmoothSailingSuccess.com>.
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From left, Dean Pascal J. Goldschmidt, M.D., Sylvester Board of Governors Chair Joan Scheiner, Steven Lipshultz, M.D., Joseph Rosenblatt, M.D., donor Alexander Daly, W. Jarrard Goodwin, M.D., and Julio Barredo, M.D, take part in a ceremonial groundbreaking for the Alexander Daly Family Clinic for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders. Made possible by a $2 million gift from Daly, the clinic will be the first pediatric oncology clinic at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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Mellon Foundation grant will help Cuban Theater Digital Archive improve technical infrastructure
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EWM’s Judy Zeder is top MiamiDade real estate agent for 2010 BY CAROLINE UNDERWOOD
“Miami continues to be a destination for domestic and international buyers” she adds. With more than $83 million in total sales for “During 2010, we worked with individuals 2010, Esslinger-Wooten-Maxwell (EWM) from New York City, Chicago, Washington Realtors’ Judy Zeder is Miami-Dade County’s DC, and other key cities within the U.S., along top dollar volume residential Realtor for 2010. with a broad range of international buyers from Brazil, Mexico, France, Germany Zeder also was Miami-Dade’s and Venezuela.” number one luxury Realtor for The honor is another milethe number of homes and condostone for Zeder, whose 25-year miniums sold last year, selling 32 career includes numerous accoproperties in excess of one millades, among them being recoglion dollars each for a cumulative nized in the top one-half of one value of $68.7 million, according percent of Realtors nationwide, to data from the Southeast a member of Who’s Who in Florida Regional Multiple Luxury Real Estate and an Listing Service (MLS). active member of the Master “Achieving the number one Broker’s Forum, a group of position for the year is an honor,” Judy Zeder South Florida’s top real estate said Zeder. “This ranking is a ––––––––––––––– producers. testament to our team, who with “We are very proud of Judy,” said EWM their innovation and hard work have made us a President Ron Shuffield. “Eighty-three million driving force in luxury real estate.” Zeder attributed her success to a “marketing dollars in total sales is a very impressive numstrategy with international reach, long-term ber, and all of us at EWM congratulate her relationships inside and outside the real estate achievement.” For more information, go to <www.allmiindustry, and the strength of the EWM’s affiliation with Christie’s International Real Estate. amirealestate.com> or call 305-613-5550.
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Insuring your home to value in today’s depressed real estate market BY PHILLIP LYONS
Senior Vice President, InSource, Inc. We have all been impacted by the downturn in the housing market. But this leads to a misconception that it will cost less to rebuild our homes should a loss occur. Rebuilding your home and market value has no relationship. What drives the cost of rebuilding is the cost of materials, labor and contractors’ profits. No one works for free. And though most of you have been watching the price of gold and silver soar and, hopefully, enriching your portfolio, you might have missed that other commodities that make up the bulk of your home have also spiked as well. In the past 12 months lumber is up 16.4 percent, copper 23.5 percent, steel 19.3 percent and skilled labor 3.4 percent. So every insurance company writing replacement value policies wants to know that your home is insured for 100 percent of the replacement cost. As a professional agent, it falls to us to run cost estimators to gauge what that value should be. We rely on various software programs and input the data fields which are updated on a quarterly basis by zip code. This will include the base square footage of your home, type of roofing material and the quality of finishes in the home. If you live in a modest track-built home, it could be as low as $100 a square foot to replace. On the other hand, if it’s a custombuilt home, the values can soar up to $800 a square foot or more. Now we all are looking for ways to save money, but cutting corners on what you are insuring your home for may not be the place to start. Many homes are already underinsured. And when a natural catastrophe such as a hurricane occurs, demand surge takes over and prices for materials will spike by 30
INSURANCE MATTERS percent on average. So even if you are adequately insured should your home burn down, you may find yourself short of coverage if a hurricane hits. Most importantly, if you have a Citizen’s wind policy, it has a penalty clause if you are underinsured by more than 20 percent, and you will become a co-insurer of the hurricane claim even after you’ve been hit with the high deductible. And as I always try to inform people, there are alternatives to being insured by Citizen’s if your home meets current wind mitigation guidelines. How can you adequately insure and also save on your insurance? Thirty-six percent of homeowners fail to take advantage of all the credits available to them, so first explore that you are getting the credits due and then look at what you can do to get more credits. Maybe spending $1,500 to change your garage door can qualify you for fullshutter credit. That could be a 40 percent premium savings year over year. Look to increase your deductible for non-hurricane related claims. Changing from $500 to $2,500 could save you $900 a year in premium. Typically a homeowner will have a claim every 11 years. That’s $7,400 in your pocket even after you’ve suffered that one claim. So take the time and sit down with your agent and review your coverage to make sure you are adequately covered, and that you are taking advantage of all the possible credits you could be receiving. Save money prudently, but not to the detriment of your financial well being if calamity should strike. To find out if your home is adequately insured or to compare policies, call me at 305-670-5337 or email me at <plyons@insource-inc.com>.
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Land Rover LR4 gets new technologies, amenities Ron Beasley AUTOMOTIVE EDITOR
LET’S TALK CARS The Land Rover LR4 was updated last year with an all-new powertrain, a more luxurious interior and chassis refinements, so 2011 brings only minor changes that include more dynamic control features and a new optional Vision Assist Package. The 2011 LR4 has a base price of $48,500 and it is again available with the HSE and HSE LUX upgrade packages. New enhancements to the Terrain Response system beef up the SUV’s already strong off-road capability, while new and reconfigured option packages enhance the vehicle’s luxury and value. New features include: • Hill Start Assist and Gradient Acceleration Control to help negotiate severe slopes in off-road driving; • Bluetooth phone connectivity is now standard; • Seven-Seat Comfort Package for the HSE and HSE LUX models includes third-row seat, head curtain airbags, climate control,
map lights and an accessory power socket; • Rear View Camera is now standard with the HSE; • Halogen headlights on the HSE Package now include LED Signature Lighting; • Climate Comfort Package is now a standalone option on the LR4 base model and HSE, and included in HSE LUX; • Premium Audio Upgrade is available on HSE Package; • Black Lacquer finish is a new interior trim option, and • New Vision Assist Package for HSE and HSE LUX includes xenon HID headlights (HSE only, already standard on HSE LUX); Adaptive Front Lighting System (swiveling headlights); Automatic High Beam Assist (AHBA) and a Surround Camera System; power-folding mirrors; Trailer Assist and Trailer Hitch Assist. The LR4’s 5.0-liter LR V-8 with direct fuel injection and torque-activated Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) develops 375 hp and 375 poundsfeet of torque. It’s exceptionally responsive at all speeds (clocking 0-60 mph in 7.5 seconds) and is an excellent tow vehicle, with a maximum towing capacity of 7,716 pounds. The powerful LR V-8 is coupled to a sixspeed adaptive automatic transmission with CommandShift featuring Normal, Sport and Manual shift modes. The transmission sends
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power to all four wheels through an electronically controlled two-speed transfer case with shift-on-the-move capability. Engineered for rugged off-road travel, the LR V-8 has a deep, pressure die-cast oil pan to accommodate the extreme tilting angles the LR4 can negotiate. Belt drives are waterproofed, as are the alternator, air conditioning compressor, power steering pump and starter motor. On the inside, the LR4 has a soft, elegant interior that combines smooth, flowing surfaces with easy-to-use controls. The console is inclined towards the driver, and all models feature a steering wheel with switches to access driver infor-
mation and operate the audio system, cruise control and optional steering wheel heating. Leather seating, dual-zone automatic climate control and a power tilt-and-slide sunroof are among the LR4’s standard amenities. A choice of naturalfinish woods, along with stitched and wrapped fascia, door casings and center console add to the vehicle’s handcrafted feel.
Ron Beasley is the automotive editor for Miami’s Community Newspapers. He may be contacted by calling 305-662-2277, ext. 261, or by addressing email correspondence to <LetsTalkCars@aol.com>.
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Lent: Saying ‘no’ to me, ‘yes’ to God Archbishop Thomas Wenski ARCHDIOCESE OF MIAMI Moses led the Hebrews out of the slavery of Egypt into the freedom of the Promised Land. Forty years they wandered in the wilderness. Our Lenten observance lasts only a symbolic 40 days, but if we live its spirit fruitfully, it is meant to be an Exodus for us as well. For Lent challenges us to come out of ourselves so that we can open ourselves — with trustful abandonment — to the merciful embrace of our loving and merciful Father. At the same time, a fruitful observance of Lent will help us to open ourselves to others in their need so that we, having experienced mercy from God, might learn how to be ourselves merciful. Lent then is a call to us who have become too self-centered, too self-conscious, to become more Christ-centered and Christ-conscious. Our Lenten journey is also a memorial of our baptism. In baptism, we “pass over” from death to life, from slavery to freedom, from the “Egypt” of this world to the Promised Land of God’s kingdom. To have sought baptism was to have sought to become holy. For this reason, on Easter Sunday, we all will be called upon to renew our baptismal promises. To renew our baptismal promises, then, means to recommit ourselves to that seeking for holiness which should be what our life in Christ means for us as Christians, as Catholics. If we seek holiness, as Pope John Paul II reminded us, then “it would be a contradiction for us to settle for a life of mediocrity marked by a minimalist ethic and a superficial religiosity.” To that end, the Church proposes some specific tasks for us during these 40 days: prayer, fasting and almsgiving. I would say these three tasks are like the legs of a three legged stool: our Lenten observance must stand on all three legs. Through prayer, fast-
ing and almsgiving, then, we are to work on resolving “those contradictions” in our life that divert us from the pursuit of holiness. We must pray — for any relationship can only grow through communication. Our friendship with God will grow cold if we don’t talk to him in the dialogue that is prayer. We must fast — for before we can say “yes” to anything or anyone, we must be able to say “no” to ourselves, otherwise our appetites will defeat all our good intentions. And we must give alms — even when, perhaps especially when, the economic forecasts continue to be a bit cloudy. Almsgiving is a specific way to help the needy — those more affected than us by economic downturns. It is also a means of self-denial, freeing us from attachment to worldly goods. After all, we are not the owners but only the stewards of all the goods we possess. Our ABCD, which supports the corporal and spiritual works of mercy in our archdiocese, is one way through which our alms can be distributed. Supporting the ABCD can be an effective form of almsgiving during Lent and throughout the year. Saying “no” to ourselves through some type of fasting and almsgiving during Lent, saying “no” to habits of sin by going to confession this Lent, is all about helping us say “yes” to God, “yes” to his mercy and compassion, “yes” to his plan for our lives — which is that we be delivered from the slavery of sin and receive the promise of the new life of grace. Throughout our Lenten Exodus, let us look intently at the image of Christ pierced on the cross for our sins. It is on the cross, in his “yes” to his Father that Jesus reveals to us in all its fullness the power of our heavenly Father’s mercy and love. His cross remains the only way for us to pass over into the mystery of this mercy and love — for it is only through Him, with Him and in Him, thanks to the water and blood that flowed from his side, that we are reconciled and our sins forgiven.
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