South Miami News 5.1.2011

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MARCH 1 - 7, 2011

Teams prepare for the big challenge

RSMA pleads for better service from City Hall

BY JOHN EDWARD SMITH

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ponsors and teams gathered at Splitsville for the King Pins Challenge Pre-Event Party on Sunday, February 20. And just four weeks hence, on Sunday, March 20, thirteen teams will be competing for the King Pins Challenge Trophy awarded to the team that raises the most funds for the South Miami Drug-Free Coalition. The King Pins Challenge brings together our civic and business leaders, law enforcement and area high school students for an afternoon of family fun and entertainment. Miami Heat’s Tim Hardaway and his wife Yolanda will serve as Honorary King Pins Co-Chairs for this third annual event. Funds raised at the King Pins Challenge go to benefit the work of the South Miami Drug-Free Coalition, which is sponsored by Informed Families. Coalition director Margaret Sotham thanked those attending stating 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

BY AMY LIVERGOOD DONNER

South Miami Mayor Philip K. Stoddard (right) is joined at the practice lane by former mayor & chamber president Mary Scott Russell and Maria Stout-Tate, Director of South Miami Park & Recreation Department.

The Top 5 Fat Loss Foul Ups BY SCOTT BAUMANN GM, Fitness Together

Kenny & Diana Eldridge, Johnny Rockets President & Vice President respectively, with Tim Hardaway (center) , King Pin Challenge event Co-Chair & Celebrity Bowler

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Amy on Sunset

It is the beginning of March and if you are like most of us, you have already given up on your New Year’s Resolution. Studies show that most people don’t stick to their resolutions past February. Don’t be one of them this year. If you have already given up your fitness and weight loss goals, it’s time to

refocus and plan for success. Avoid the most common mistakes in your weight loss efforts and make this the year that you reach your goals! The following are the “Top 5 Fat Loss Foul Ups.” 1. “Starving” the weight off. Restricting calories too severely or skipping meals is one of the worst things that you can do. This strategy will give you immediate weight loss and gratification, but your body will adapt to

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Talk to merchants around town and you will hear a host of sad stories describing how bad service from the staff at South Miami City Hall has cost them lots of money and time. After hearing so many complaints, I decided to attend a South Miami commission meeting and use the five-minute public remarks portion of the meeting to ask the City Hall staff to be better partners with the merchant community. In my short plea, I requested professional and efficient service from the city. After I left, Commissioners Valerie Newman and Brian Beasley announced that they are frequent patrons of downtown businesses and thus, supportive. That is wonderful, really, and I love bumping into you around town, but it is hardly the point. What I said, and was hoping would be understood, was that the merchants need better cooperation from the staff at City Hall. Calls go unanswered, explanations are incomplete and information is always changing. It seems as if the staff does not understand their own policies and ordinances. What gets approved by one person is not approved by the next. It is difficult for merchants who play by the rules to navigate the way forward in this town, and no one is willing to help. Many of our merchants have locations in other parts of town, so comparisons are easy to make. Hands down,

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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.” In speaking to the group, Tim Hardaway noted “together, we can continue to develop programs and support community-based organizations that address the educational, health and socio-economic needs of ethnically diverse, urban communities.” The King Pins Challenge is presented by

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Join us on Sunday, March 20, from 5 - 8 p.m. To bowl with a celebrity, please email: JES_SOMI@ATT.NET

Pictured (l-r) are Eddy and Stephanie Hagan with daughter Grace, 2; Coalition Chair Taking in the pre-Challenge party (l-r) are Carlos and Mercy Prieto, Pete and Kathy Sparger, Chief Nursing Officer and Vice President, South Miami Hospital; and Veronica Flores and Rooney and Michael Brodie. Margaret Sotham, Director of the South Miami Drug-Free Coalition.

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The King Pins Challenge Rotating Trophies: (R) The King Pins Trophy awarded to the team which raises the most funds. (L) High Roller Trophy awarded for the best team score

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Rotarians promote South Miami Festival – and Fest! Gloria Burns GLORIA’S GAB The Rotary Club of South Miami helped promote the Manatee Fest by inviting founder H e a t h e r B e t t n e r to participate in the 27th Annual South Miami Rotary Art Festival. D o re e n R e i t n a u e r, South Miami Rotary president, was delighted that both Festival and ‘Fest’ coincided so well. Rotarian Charles Ruiz de Castilla comments that the Manatee Fest display and

Victoria Stanzione on the runway spanning Gulliver’s Olympic-size pool during 2010 Interact Fashion Show Benefit that raised over $5,000. (Photo by Fox Mar Photography)

sculpture enhances the Art Festival, helping create greater public awareness of this wonderful public art event. Of course, all concerned appreciate the continued support of First National Bank of South Miami and South Miami Hospital, major sponsors for the Art Festival and premier sponsors of Manatee Fest. With South Miami and Coconut Grove Art Festivals behind us, “Carnaval on the Mile” in Coral Gables will provide another great weekend of outdoor merriment. On March 5 and 6, Miracle Mile will be hopping with live entertainment, vendors of all kinds and the promise of good times for all. Restaurants along the Mile are also preparing for the weekend with plans for additional menu items and special prices. From 11 a.m. to closing during Carnaval days, South Miami Rotary Board members admire Manatee artwork. Angelique Euro Café’s “Little ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Miracle Bar” will pour $3 drafts of the ‘Best of Belgium’: Stella Artois, teers and participation from eight local at 12:15 p.m. at Carrabba’s Italian Grill in Hoegarden, and Leffe, In addition, C h e f stores, the show is entirely run by students South Miami. Visiting Rotarians are welL e R o y B a u t i s t a (20 years on the New and promises to be another success. Last come to attend. Among the guest speakers at the South Orleans restaurant scene) will serve year, $5000 was raised with $100 as the sinNaw’lins-styled recipes, straight from the gle largest donation. All proceeds benefit the Miami Club: S u b r a t a B a s u , soon leaving Community Partnership for Homeless, his job with Miami Dade County to take his Big Easy. On March 8, Angelique will have live jazz American Cancer Society, and Special first Peace Corps assignment in Belize. Basu’s announcement was a surprise to many at 6:30 p.m.along with a special “Fat Tuesday” Olympics. Interact Club members like Patel contribute as he addressed an inspiring decision to join menu including items like Shrimp Bearnaise and Court Bouillon. Those coming for dinner time and energy the year-around from spend- the Peace Corps effort. Further south, the Rotary Club of Miami dressed in gold, purple or green will receive a ing Halloween at the local homeless shelter to Hurricane cocktail or New Orleans-based coordinating a 5K run for the Special Dadeland Pinecrest meets every Monday at Abita Amber on the house. (“Laissez Les Bon Olympics and participating at Relays for Life 7:30 a.m. at Dadeland Marriott with Temps Roulez,” or, as we know it, ‘let the and visiting with cancer survivors. A truly a Certified Financial Planner Rick Tonkinson good times roll’! For details, visit dedicated group of young people (and, hope- due March 7 to advise on “Common Sense www.angeliqueeurocafe or tel. 305-529-9922. fully, future Rotarians), they offer pre-sale Approach to Finances for 2011,” followed In other news, Gulliver student Dillon tickets at $10 ($14 at the door). For more March 14 by M a rcos Regalado who will P a t e l and members of the Interact Club at information, e-mail dillonmiami@gmail.com discuss, “Human Rights Issues Today”. Until next time, keep making each day Gulliver Prep are planning the school’s or tel. Dillon at 305-878-0573. On other Rotary-related activities, South count. largest charity event, the 2011 Interact If you would like to submit information for Fashion Show Benefit to be held at 7 p.m., Miami Rotarians whose members just March 3 at Gulliver Prep School, 6575 N. orchestrated another great art festival will this column, please send your news via eKendall Drive. With more than 70 volun- hold future weekly meetings every Tuesday mail to gloriagalburns@aol.com.

Next SoMi ParentLINK workshop scheduled for March 10 In a continued effort to create lasting connections among South Miami parents, South Miami’s Weed and Seed Initiative is hosting the next in a series of workshops called “SoMi ParentLINK” at 6:30p on Thursday, March 10. The topic, “Parenting, Discipline, and Appropriate Boundaries,” will be presented by Vicki Gray at the Gibson-Bethel Community Center, 5800 SW 66 Street. The last workshop on “Women and Parents’

Empowerment,” featured guest speaker Sabrina Pope of St. Johns Baptist Church in Naranja, FL. Ms. Pope delivered an inspiring message and encouraged all those in the room to exercise the intrinsic power that they have as parents and caregivers by being active participants in the lives of their children. SoMi ParentLINK will continue to host workshops every other Thursday through the end of March. This

dynamic speaker series for parents is open to the entire community. Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, guardian or caregiver, ParentLINK covers a variety of topics that can be applied to any family situation. For more information, contact Weed and Seed Site Coordinator Erin Jenkins at (305) 804-0249 or weedandseedsouthmiami@gmail.com.

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South Miami Hospital is expanding to better serve the community BY SHANNON JOHNS

South Miami Hospital is expanding and renovating its Emergency Center, Surgical Services and imaging area in order to provide the very best patient care to the community. Construction on the $75 million hospital expansion began in July 2010 with a projected opening within the next three years. On the first floor of the two-story project, the new Emergency Center will nearly double in size, increasing its total number of treatment rooms from 21 to 40. Swift, high tech care will be provided to walk-in patients with minor emergencies and illnesses in the new six-bed Minor Care area. The Center will also feature modern, private rooms, new triage positions, 16 beds for emergency treatment and a 12-bed clinical decision unit to help reduce patient wait time. Imaging Services will be located adjacent to the Emergency Center and will have room for a new CT scanner and inpatient waiting area. Above the Emergency Center on the second floor, the Surgical Services

will expand to 16 state-of-the-art surgical suites. Surgical Services also will consist of 36 pre- and post-procedure rooms and a new Central Sterile Processing area. Lincoln Mendez, South Miami Hospital’s chief executive officer, said, “We are keeping pace with our busy and growing community. Our new, state-of-the-art facility will enhance the level of quality patient care delivered at South Miami Hospital.” The existing Emergency Center will remain open during all phases of construction and will continue to provide the safe, quality care that the community has trusted for over half a century. Patients and visitors should follow the signs that will guide them to convenient parking and easy entry to the hospital. South Miami Hospital is located at South Dixie Highway and SW 62 Avenue. It is part of Baptist Health South Florida, the largest faith-based, not-for-profit healthcare organization in the region. For more information, visit <www.baptisthealth.net>.

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9th annual Fairchild orchid fest set for March 11 - 13 BY PAULA FERNÁNDEZ DE LOS MUROS

Get ready for an amazing display of orchids from around the world! The International Orchid Festival, in its ninth year, is taking place at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden on March 1113 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The festival will feature more than 10,000 orchid plants and more than 50 orchid growers and vendors from around the world who will exhibit and sell these

More than 10,000 orchid plants will be displayed.

magnificent plants, sure to delight both the orchid enthusiast and those new to the spectacular world of orchids. The Orchid Society of Coral Gables will grace the Garden House with an American Orchid Society (AOS) juried show displaying orchids for visitors to marvel at throughout the weekend. The society also will provide advice and tips on growing orchids at the Get Growing booth on the Garden House lawn. As always, the International Orchid Festival will include educational lectures, walking tours, live music, the Orchid Tea Room and great food. Amidst the exotic colors and shapes of orchids, guests will also have the opportunity to see Fairchild’s current art exhibition, Les Lalanne at Farichild, featuring over 30 whimsical sculptures by Claude and François-Xavier Lalanne, as well as Yoko Ono’s interactive Wishing Grove. Admission is $25 for adults, $18 for seniors, $12 for children 6-17 and free to children 5 and under and Fairchild members. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is located at 10901 Old Cutler Road. For more information, go to <www.fairchildgarden.org>.

SCHEDULE OF LECTURES ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Frida y, March 11 1:00 p.m. Intro to Orchid Culture, Jill Sidran 2:00 pm Intro to Orchid Culture, Betty Eber Sa turda y, March 12 11:00 a.m. Intro to Orchid Culture, Larry Cox 12:00 p.m. Intro to Orchid Culture, Jim Davison 1:00 p.m. Repotting, Orchid Care, Alex Lamazares 2:30 p.m. Cultivo de Orquideas, Mirta Heineman Sunda y, March 13 11:00 a.m. Intro to Orchid Culture, Martin Mote, PhD 12:00 p.m. Intro to Orchid Culture, Dave Foster 1:00 p.m. Orchid Diseases and their Control, Robert McMillan, PhD 2:00 p.m. Cultivo de Orquideas , Ruben Sauleda, PhD

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this very quickly and slow down your metabolism in response. The result will be “yo-yo� dieting syndrome and a body that now burns fewer calories. Don’t skip meals and never skip breakfast. Eat a healthy breakfast within 30 minutes of awakening and eat a small meal or snack every 3-4 hours. 2. Cutting out certain “food groups�. “No carb� or “No fat� diets are not only ineffective, but they are dangerous to your health. There is no need and no benefit to completely cutting out fats or carbohydrates, as a certain amount of both are necessary to good health and even fat-burning. Instead of focusing on the things you have to eliminate, focus on eating more vegetables, more fruit and more lean proteins. 3. Focusing on weight and not bodyfat percentage. Too many people focus on the scale and what it says. The scale can only tell you how much you weigh, but not what that weight consists of. There is a huge, huge difference between being 160 lbs and 35% body fat, or 160 lbs and 16% body fat. Have your body fat level tested regularly so you can be sure that you are losing fat and not muscle and water. 4. R elying on “diet� drinks and p rocessed foods. Don’t make the mistake of using diet sodas, fat-free potato chips and diet microwave meals as a way to lose weight. This is one of the most unhealthy things you can do and ineffective for long term weight loss. Many diet foods and drinks have dangerous chemicals and

AMY ON SUNSET,

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South Miami City Hall is not a user friendly organization. I wonder if our city leaders think that by being difficult we will slow growth and stay charming. We would be more charming and maintain our small town atmosphere if we were simply more helpful to one another. The group at City Hall does deserve much of the credit for the rebirth of our downtown. But now they seem to think that its success is guaranteed. It is not, and a simple thing like being too difficult to work with can ruin what has been built. A vibrant downtown keeps residential taxes low. We must never lose sight of that. It’s interesting to note that most of the current players at City Hall are new, so why does the old culture remain? A new

additives that are suspected of causing thyroid problems and even cancer. Stay away from processed foods and stick to wholesome natural foods and snacks like fruits, nuts and vegetables; so you can lose fat AND be healthy. 5. Neglecting resistance training. Don’t wait until you lose the weight to begin your resistance training program. Resistance training is the best way to build and maintain muscle tissue, which is the key to long term weight control and fat loss. Muscle is the furnace that burns calories in the body and is the reason why men typically have a much easier time losing weight than women. The more muscle you have, the more calories you will burn throughout the day, even at rest. Both men and women can build muscle at any age, so don’t wait to start building muscle and start speeding up your metabolism. Start today. For details, call 305-665-3694, or go to <www.fitnesstogethermiami.com> or email at: <scottbaumann@fitnesstogether.com> Facebook: www.facebook.com/ fitnesstogethermiami

Scott Baumann is the co-owner of Fitness Together in South Miami and Coconut Grove. “Where excellence in personal training meets privacy and luxury.�

mayor and commissioners come into office and change staff. They do so because they believe we deserve better, but what we end up with is anything but better. The commission did turn down two ordinances presented by staff whose sole purpose was to thwart business. And for that, we thank you. The solution to this problem is quite simple: demand normal business practices. Zero tolerance for staff not returning calls the same day; zero tolerance for missed appointments; zero tolerance for a staff member carelessly providing misleading information that is subsequently overturned by another staff member. The next meeting of the Red Sunset Merchants Association will be held March 15th in the Players’ Lounge at Game Time (formerly GameWorks) in Sunset Place, and will feature special guest speaker Bruce Turkel. For more information or to register, visit <RSMASM.com.>

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‘Touch of Class’ at Gardners Market

Dony Ponce (left) and Nidia Mallen at Gardners Market wine tasting event. Third Friday of the month brings customers to Gardners.

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sonal relationships with our customers in the area,” explained Lance Frazier, Gardners Market’s new store manager who has begun monthly complimentary tasting events. Hosted the third Friday of each month, Gardners now stays open two hours

A taste of roquefort with a vintage rose accompanied by a Strauss overture was the February attraction at South Miami’s landmark gourmet food palace. “We’re trying to build even better per-

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beyond its regular eight o’clock closing until 10 p.m., allowing extra time for customers to visit a variety of fruit and cheese tasting stations. An added touch of class in February: sushi appetizers and a chocolate fountain dip, followed by hand-rolled cigars as spe-

had a band outside,” Vendors at the February 18 event included Dony Ponce with Ty Ku sake, making fresh blueberry, strawberry and cotton candy sake martinis. Nadia Mallen represented Opici Wine Company. Frazier emphasized that the Market is also

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a “great choice for fresh salads and sandwiches at lunchtime,” all with fixings made fresh daily at Gardners Market in Palmetto Bay and delivered to its four locations. All products offered at Gardners’ monthly tasting events can be purchased in any of its area locations, he noted. Among the newest members of the Red Sunset Merchant’s Association of South Miami, Frazier said “We hope to make a bigger footprint in our community.”

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Fund Raising for Haiti through Haitian Paintings

Michele Estevez, owner of La Mela Restaurant, traveled to Haiti in the aftermath of the January 12th, 2010 earthquake to provide help and assistance to the victims in the devastated areas, particularly in Cité Soleil in Port-au-Prince. Lived in a truck 4 days and in less than 24 hours delivered a full 41 foot container fill with clothing, toys, water and food. Since then have returned 5 times and have personally delivered 2 more containers, now plans to return with the 4 container in April. Michele have help people not only in Cité Soleil, but also in Cap-Haitian where had more than 42000 IDPs and in the Village of Chastenoye in

Quartier-Morin, Ex-Delegate Georgemain Prophete had built 168 houses in partnership with Food for the Poor. They have more than 200 families living in the compound and 300 children that need to be taking care of. While Michele visiting the Chastenoye compound in Quartier-Morin, little town located at 5 miles SE Cap-Haitien, was moved by the living conditions of school age children living nearby that should be in school and that cannot go for multiple reasons. Georgemain said fourth of them captivated us more because they come every day at the house for help: Kervens (14, 2nd Grade), Esther (12, 3nd Grade), Jaline (13, 1st Grade) and Yanick (12, 4th Grade). These kids couldn’t make it to school because their parents couldn’t send them.

One of the two cows was sold last year to pay tuitions, fees and supplies. They couldn’t afford to sell the last cow fearing the family could stay helpless in case of any emergency situation that may arise. We think that we should be able to do something and we going to do it with your help. Michele and Georgemain are launching the first program to help those kids get back to school through a sponsorship program that can make it possible and we can make a difference in a child life. A $ 100.00 can send a child to school and let him make up for the year. ONLY $100. There more than 300 children that can benefit from this program. We are committed to take them back one at a time! Michele Estevez is planning to raise

funds by displaying Haitian art exhibited at her restaurant starting Sunday February 27 – March 13. Opening night will be Sunday February 27, cocktails will be served everyday during the exhibit from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Each painting will have the suggested contribution. All donations are tax deductible. La Mela Restaurant is located at 14151 South Dixie Hwy, for more details call Michele directly at 305-733-7906. We can make it Happen! T h e Chastenoye Children say: Merci! (Thank You!)

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Gulliver Prep students Kathryn Barnette, Ana Koff and Megan Phelan, all Pinecrest residents, have been nominated for 2011 Silver Knight awards presented by The Miami Herald. Barnette was nominated for the Drama category, Koff for Athletics and Phelan for General Scholarship. Other Gulliver Prep students receiving nominations are Ilana Berman, World Languages; Allan Horn, Social Science; Madeline Henkin, Art; Emma Kelly, English and Literature; Lindsey Precht, Science; Alexander Rubin, Mathematics; and Victor Naziazeni, VocationalTechnology. There are 15 Silver Knight categories. The Miami Herald’s Silver Knight program is open to public and private 12th grade students who carry an unweighted GPA of 3.2 or higher and demonstrate extraordinary leadership and achievement skills. There will be one winner from each category who receives $2,000, a medallion presented by the American Airlines Arena and a Silver Knight statue. The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony on May 18. For more information, go to <www.gulliverschools.org>.

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Main Street making dental check-ups a kid favorite BY LEE STEPHENS

Remember the old saying; I’d rather go to the dentist than…? The equation of a dental check-up being the alternative to something horrible is a stereotype that adults have chuckled about for years. That reluctance and fear has unknowingly transferred to our children. Historically, dental check-ups for kids have been unpleasant and scary. Well, not anymore. Main Street Children’s Dentistry & Orthodontics is a network of practices specializing in the treatment of children and adolescents that is changing that stereotype. They are based in Miami and have more than a dozen locations in Broward County, Palm Beach and on the Florida West Coast. The company began nearly a decade ago with a vision of modern practices where kids get excellent clinical care while feeling totally comfortable and calm. In fact, most Main Street patients look forward to their checkups and ask to go frequently. Part of that is due to the doctors and staff at Main Street who are specially trained to deal with young patients. Many wear funny scrubs, bunny ears, make shadow puppets and tell jokes. They know that when the patient is happy, their treatment will go smooth. Pediatric Dentists attend an additional two years of schooling and can work with the very young and special needs children, who often go without proper dental care. A 2010 study published in USA Today shows that only one in five kids will see the dentist this year. “We are trying to change those statistics by creating practices that make going to the dentist easy for Mom and child,” said Sandra Jorge, regional manager for Main Street. “By combining great doctors with modern and fun offices, it’s our hope that more families maintain a routine schedule of checkups

and proper oral care.” “Everyone at Main Street is so helpful,” said Yvonne Vega-Garcia, whose son Marcos has been a patient with Main Street since 2008. “When my son had an emergency, they made sure that he was seen despite the fact that they were booked with patients. The front desk was so accommodating and Dr. Menendez was wonderful. Our overall experience has been excellent.” Another reason kids love Main Street is because the offices are designed with them in mind. They have smaller dental chairs with televisions playing their favorite cartoons. There are bright colored waiting rooms, fully stocked with toys and video games. Parents are encouraged to accompany their child into the treatment areas, so the open and spacious layouts can accommodate that. “My son wanted me to come back with him the first time, but at his next appointment he wanted to go alone,” said one parent. Main Street is committed to keeping up with advances in technology too. Most offices are completely digital and the company plans to be entirely paperless by 2013. Appointment reminders can be done by phone, email or text message, which caters to the busy families of today. Main Street accepts most insurance plans and offers interest-free financing for braces. One of the company’s objectives when opening was to ensure that good dental care was also affordable. By keeping prices low, working with parents on treatment plans and offering financing options, the company sees an upward trend in their growth. They expect to open two to four new practices in 2011 throughout Florida, and hope to expand outside the state in the coming years. “We see the great results with happy parents, happy patients and happy employees,” said Jorge. “So it just seems logical that we continue to spread the good news about going to the dentist.”

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Four Tips on how to choose the most appropriate DAYCARE for your children: BY MONICA CHACON Knowing the correct tips on how to choose the appropriate daycare eases your search. The first and most important tip to have in mind is LOCATION. It is important to make sure that the daycare has peaceful and safe surroundings. The second tip is to make a background check on the owners. It is crucial to know if they are just investors or are educated adequately

to be around children. The third tip is to ask for a tour of the daycare, and along the way check how clean they are, if they are following the DCF (Department of Children and Family) regulations of how many kids are allowed in a classroom and if the kids are in the same age range.The last tip is to make sure your children like the daycare. Even though your children might be small in age it is easy to find out if they feel comfortable.

Deciding on an asking price for your home is challenging enough these days, but you need specific pricing strategies for particular scenarios, especially if you’re under pressure to move quickly or your home isn’t selling after being on the market for several months. Here are suggestions for both situations. If you’re facing a deadline due to job relocation or other reasons, then you need to price competitively, even more competitively than expected in today’s market. You’ll need to list at significantly less than your competition. Think 15 percent less. That may seem tough to stomach, but

it’s better than continuing your monthly loan payments or the hassle of trying to find tenants to rent your home. If your home has been listed for some time, but not generating interest, you’ll need to lower your price. Of the three elements that sell a home — price, location and condition — price is the one you’ll have the most control over. If home values have declined in your neighborhood, the price you originally listed at a few months ago may now be too high and out of line with comparable listings. Now would be the time to have your real estate agent prepare a new comparative market analysis (CMA) and reevaluate your pricing strategy. If you’ve got to sell, and sell now, price it like you mean it. Mike and Lynda Morgan may be contacted at the Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate Offices at 12155 S. Dixie Hwy., 305-253-2800 or by email at <mmorgan321@aol.com>.

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Diabetes is on the rise BY DR. ADAM CLARIN

Diabetes is the number one cause of blindness in America today, which is why the American Diabetic Association recommends a comprehensive eye exam every year by your eye-care provider. Some examples of the changes that we see are bleeding and leaking from the small blood vessels in the retina as well as changes to your eyeglass prescription, both caused by uncontrolled blood-sugar levels. Many times it is your eye doctor who first uncovers the signs that ultimately lead to the diagnosis of diabetes. According to a new report from the CDC, the number of cases of diabetes may triple by the year 2050, to the point where one in three Americans will have the disease. This is mainly fueled by: AN AGING POPULATION The number of adults 65 and older is expected to climb from 38.7 million in 2008 to 88.5 million by 2050. Also, a confounding factor is that type 2 diabetes is on the rise in younger people, especially adolescents. This group was rarely affected in the past, but lifestyle factors like obesity and a lack of exercise are mostly to blame for the increase. MINORITY POPULATIONS ARE INCREASING African-Americans, Hispanics, American Indians and Asian-Americans have the highest risk of developing type 2 diabetes. African-Americans, for example, are twice as likely to be diagnosed as non-Hispanic whites. They’re also more likely to suffer complications.

EYE CARE Diabetes is a life-altering disease. It is important that you take it seriously and always follow your doctor’s recommendations. PEOPLE WITH DIABETES ARE LIVING LONGER This is mostly due to better medical care. Public health campaigns and greater emphasis on diabetes education have also likely contributed. With more awareness and better care, the number of undiagnosed cases has also fallen. Diabetes is a life-altering disease. It is important that you take it seriously and always follow your doctor’s recommendations. Our office is here to help in any way we can, from simple discussions about the affects of diabetes to an in-depth examination of your retina. We are here for you today and into the future. Drs. Adam and Bruce Clarin are Optometrists with Clarin Eye Care in Palmetto Bay. For more information, call 305-253-2525 or go to <www.clarineyecare.com>.

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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.

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A look back at 77th Orange Bowl Festival BY TONY ARGIZ

Orange Bowl Committee, Past President/Chairman As we wrap our 77th Orange Bowl Festival, this will be my final column. Taking my place will be our incoming president and chairman Jeff Roberts. The Orange Bowl Committee (OBC) enjoyed many of its longstanding traditions during the 2010-11 Festival, while also introducing many firsts to complement our championship-caliber football game. This marked the first year for Discover Financial Services as the title sponsor of the Orange Bowl and the game also aired for the first time on ESPN. We are looking forward to a long future with both Discover and ESPN. Other firsts for the OBC included two New Year’s weekend events — Orange Drive, a three-day festival on South Beach featuring live music and other festivities, and the Ft. Lauderdale Orange Bowl Downtown Countdown, which provided a family-friendly atmosphere on New Year’s Eve. During the festival, Stanford and Virginia Tech student-athletes, coaches, staff, administrators and their families, as well as several thousand tourists and fans, took full advantage of the region’s pristine beaches, diverse cuisine, luxury hotels and live entertainment – adding to the experience of cheering for their team during the highly touted 2011 Discover Orange Bowl. Most importantly, however, was the completion of the $5.7 million Orange Bowl Field at Moore Park project in Allapattah. The Committee partnered with the City of Miami to finance the renovation of Moore Park, site of the 1933 and 1934 Palm Festivals, a forerunner to the modern day Discover Orange Bowl. Renovation transformed the current facility into a state-ofthe-art football stadium complete with a 400meter track, press box, bleachers, scoreboard and public address systems. OBC CEO Eric Poms, Miami Mayor Tómas Regalado, OBC First Vice Chair Ford Gibson, ACC Conference Commissioner John Swofford, PAC-10 Conference Commissioner Larry Scott and I celebrated the completion of the project with a ceremonial ribbon cutting on Jan. 2. Special thanks to both Danny Ponce, during whose presidency the Moore Park legacy gift was conceived, and Ford Gibson, who gave countless hours to ensure its completion and success. Local high schools and youth football teams alike will be able to utilize the

gifts from the Orange Bowl Committee and City of Miami for years to come. Some of the other exhilarating events that made up the world-renowned Orange Festival included the 17th annual MetroPCS Orange Bowl Classic, the football and cheerleading championships of the 12th season of the Orange Bowl Youth Football Alliance presented by Sports Authority in association with community sponsor Wachovia/Wells Fargo, the 34th annual Orange Bowl International Youth Sailing Regatta Series, the 64th annual Orange Bowl International Tennis Championships and the inaugural Orange Bowl Paddleboard Championships. Before I bid farewell, I would like to express my gratitude to Discover Financial Services, whose partnership with the Orange Bowl Committee was a huge success in its first year, as well as ESPN, the Miami Dolphins and Sun Life Stadium. Also, thank you to our ticket patrons and other sponsors for their ongoing support of the Discover Orange Bowl and the Orange Bowl Festival. In addition to enjoying great events, your support enables us to make a difference in South Florida by sponsoring youth football and supporting many other charitable and community-based organizations. And finally, a special thanks is due to the 333 Orange Bowl Committee members, our staff and the South Florida community that has embraced the committee and its mission: To enhance the image, economy and culture of South Florida. Congratulations and best wishes to Jeff Roberts, who was introduced as the 73rd president and chairman of the board of the Orange Bowl Committee on Jan. 25. I know Jeff will carry on the mission of the OBC and take it to new heights in 2011-12.

The Orange Bowl Committee (OBC) is a not-for-profit 333-member primarily-volunteer organization that supports and produces activities and events that enhance the image, economy and culture of South Florida. For information on the OBC volunteer Ambassador program, or to purchase tickets to the Discover Orange Bowl, MetroPCS Orange Bowl Basketball Classic or any other Festival event, call 305-341-4701 or log onto <www.orangebowl.org>.

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BMW Active Hybrid 7 fastest hybrid in the world Ron Beasley AUTOMOTIVE EDITOR

LET’S TALK CARS The sleek and luxurious new 2011 BMW Active Hybrid 7 is one of the newest examples of what BMW calls Efficient Dynamics. The Active Hybrid system blends an upgraded version of BMW’s 4.4-liter twinturbo direct-injection V-8 gasoline engine and the latest eight-speed automatic transmission with an electric motor powered by the new lithium-ion battery technology. The combination results in a 0-60 mph clocking in an eye-popping 4.7 seconds, making it the fastest hybrid-powered automobile in the world. It also delivers 17/24 mpg in fuel economy, which is not bad for a big luxury sedan. The upgraded twin-turbo, High Precision Direct Injection V-8 engine with a threephase synchronous electric motor gives the Active Hybrid 7 a combined output of 455 hp and a maximum of 515 pounds-feet of

torque. Power is transmitted through an eight-speed automatic transmission, with the electric motor positioned between the engine and the torque converter. This electric motor receives its supply of energy from a lithium-ion battery developed specifically for the vehicle. Both power sources are precisely controlled in their interaction and maximize the efficiency and performance of the car. It is an exhilarating driving experience. The Active Hybrid 7 is the first BMW to come with an automatic transmission that has the Auto-Start-Stop technology that shuts down the gas engine when the car is stopped (at a red light, for example). It also has an air conditioning and ventilation system that remains fully operational even when the vehicle is stopped and the engine is shut down, the power supplied directly through the 120-volt, on-board network powered by the lithium-ion battery. On the inside, special displays in the instrument cluster and the Central Display inform the driver and passengers of the degree of efficiency and the current operating status of the hybrid components. The sleek and stylish Active Hybrid 7 is distinguished from the BMW 750i by aerodynamic 10-spoke 19-inch light-alloy Aero

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wheels and badging on the trunk lid, C-pillars and on the door cutouts. The Active Hybrid 7 also is available in a special Bluewater Metallic exterior color. Like other BMW 7 Series models, the Active Hybrid model is available in two body variations — standard wheelbase and long wheelbase. The extended version has a 5.5-inch longer wheelbase, all devoted to more legroom and comfort for rear-seat passengers. Both models are equipped with a high level of standard equipment, and a

wide range of options also is available. Pricing on the 2011 BMW Active Hybrid 7 starts at $103,175 for standard wheelbase model and $107,075 for long wheelbase version, both including an $875 destination and handling charge.

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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This is not your mother’s summer camp Linda K. Landy ALPER JCC NEWS I have vivid memories of summers in Miami in the early 1960s. First of all, there was no air conditioning; not in my house, not in my parent’s car and not in school. You could not possibly stay in the house in the summer. My mother sent us to “day camp” at the elementary school. Camp was held in the school cafeteria. The room was all windows and the breezes made it tolerable. There was a place where you could check out games. My favorite was knock hockey. I was pretty good, but there was usually a long wait for the knock-hockey boards. We also played Pic-Up-Sticks, checkers and Manacala. Sometimes we went outside and played kickball, dodge ball or tether ball. I also remember lots and lots of Elmer’s Glue and glitter.

I thought of my days at summer camp as I read the 2011 Dave and Mary Alper Jewish Community Center Summer Camp brochure. My how things have changed. You want to talk about choices? I wish I had a child young enough to send to the JCC’s one-week Circus of the Kids summer camp July 31 through Aug. 5 for campers entering second through eighth grades. Campers will learn trapeze, trick roller-skating, mini trampoline, fire eating and many other astonishing routines. By Friday, the new circus stars will proudly present a full-fledged, professional circus performance. The JCC’s award-winning camp is a onestop shop offering activities that are usually only available at sleep away camps. Specialty camps include sports camp, performing arts camp, special needs camp, teen travel and leadership training. If your kids can’t decide (imagine that) what they want to do, let them try several. You can register for camp in two-week intervals. Parents can enroll boys and girls 13 months to 14 years for two-, four-, six- or eight-week intervals Jun. 20 through Aug. 12. The day is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., but early and late care is available for all campers from 7:30 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. at an additional fee. Plus there are many evening, latenight and sleep over activities scheduled throughout the summer. Preschoolers are nestled in a separate building with low camper-to-counselor ratio and certified specialist trained in sports, music, gymnastics, art, creative movement, cooking, swimming and nature. There is swimming instruction in a junior Olympic pool for campers three years and up and weekly special events. General campers are greeted each morning at flag pole and then head out to their ageappropriate bunks under the supervision of senior counselors, junior counselors, CITs and LITs. The bunks move around to PE, sports (basketball, kickball ball, football and relay races), team building, swim, art, drama, fishing and canoeing, music, nature, cooking and much more.

JCC’s award-winning camp is a one-stop shop offering numerous fun activities. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– In addition, campers can specialize in activities that they love with more than 40 hobby hour choices including 3-D multimedia art, baseball, basketball, canoeing and fishing, fitness/nutrition, cartooning, ceramics, cheerleading, chess, computers, digital video/photography, drama, field games, football, cooking, hip hop/jazz, jewelry making, magic, martial arts, nature, painting and drawing, robotics, rocketry, science wizardry, soccer, swim/pool games, tennis, water polo, woodworking and young architects construction. All campers will receive a healthy dose of Jewish heritage. And, the best part of the JCC summer camp is the abundant, qualified staff including certified pre-school teachers for the younger set. Most of the counselors come back year after year. A full-time registered nurse is on campus during camp hours. For a brochure and registration information, call the camp office at 305-271-9000, ext. 271, email <camp@alperjcc.org> or log on to <www.alperjcc.org>.

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News @ Gulliver Gulliver hosts state Chinese Competition

Pictured at the Florida Chinese Teachers Association sixth annual Florida State Chinese Championship are (front row l-r) Gabriel Sarria and Zoe Chen; (back row l-r) Gustavo Armada, Noah Norton, Luis Nunez, Cecilia Emden, Vanessa Hollander, Alexis Wong and Stefeno Campana. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

BY BAY PROBY

Interest in learning the Chinese language and culture has surged in the past decade as American economic and cultural ties to China have deepened. On Jan. 28-29, Gulliver Schools hosted the Florida Chinese Teachers Association’s sixth annual Florida State Chinese Competition at the Gulliver Prep campus to showcase evolving student interests in China. More than 260 students from 23 schools throughout Florida competed in a variety of categories focused on Chinese knowledge. The two-day event was a much anticipated opportunity for students to showcase their Chinese knowledge in an educational setting filled with food and competitions. Among these events were “Jeopardy” style competition, exhibits on display that consisted of projects the students created that best represents the Chinese culture, concluding with a buffetstyle dinner. RECYCLING PROGRAM SAVES MORE THAN 15 TREES IN FIRST MONTH Stepping up its ongoing green initiatives, Gulliver Schools launched an ambitious recycling program in January that has

already saved more than 15 trees. “We are always searching for ways to better conserve our environment,” said Gulliver Head of School John Krutulis. “Through the diversion of our paper products, we will preserve our atmosphere, extend the life of area landfills and help create new jobs. We continue looking for new efforts to go green in hopes of preserving our environment for future generations.” As part of Gulliver Schools’ commitment to environmental sustainability, recycling bins were placed throughout all campuses, as well as in the executive and advancement offices. After the bins are filled, the paper contents are shredded on site. In the first two weeks of January, Gulliver Schools recycled nearly a half-ton of paper. According to the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), recycling a ton of paper avoids releasing 60 pounds of pollutants into atmosphere. Based on those calculations, Gulliver’s recycling program saved 16 trees (35 feet tall) and kept 58 pounds of pollutants out of the atmosphere during January – and those monthly savings are expected to continue throughout the year. For more information, <visit www.gulliverschools.org>.

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