JUNE 21 - 27, 2011
City Manager: ‘You are not allowed to do it unless this commission approves it’
Officer of the Month
BY JIMMY MORALES
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BY RAQUEL GARCIA
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t a recent city commission meeting, what began as a simple invitation to the city manager and commission to join Mari Chael and local residents on a “joyous bike ride” around scenic South Miami has escalated into a $1 million insurance binder permit demand and other red tape requirements before the ride can proceed. “Let me make this perfectly clear,” said City Manager Hector Mirabile to Ms. Chael. “Under no circumstances will you do this unless this commission authorizes you to do it. And two, if it does happen and you violate a law, the police will take action and code enforcement will take action.” A clearly dumbfounded Chael was taken aback by the response of the city manager and vice mayor to her invitation. “I was surprised at the reaction,” she said. “Apparently,
Major Rene G. Landa (left), Major Ana Baxouli, Commissioner Beasley and Commissioner Harris present Officer Hernandez with the Officer of the Month Award for exemplary service for May 2011.
SoMi Taste of the Town premieres July 9 with a sunset rooftop party BY RAQUEL GARCIA
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Mari Chael at City Hall after speaking before the commission regarding a community bike ride.
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Carlos Gimenez for County Mayor
very weekday, George Alvarez parks his car on the second floor of the municipal garage at 58th Avenue and 73 Street and walks to his job across the street at Celtix Services and Supplies. It finally occurred to this chef and former host of gourmet dining events in Charlotte, North Carolina, that this rooftop deck overlooking the city would make a great spot for a party. After joining forces with Christina Casado
of the Office of Community Image for Miami-Dade County, Allison Diego, Director of Business Development for the Parks Foundation of MiamiDade, and other community leaders, the inaugural Taste of the Town to benefit the Parks Foundation and the Million Trees Miami project came to be. On Saturday, July 9, 7-11 p.m., the finest restaurants of SoMi
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t is hard to believe that seven years have passed since my run for MiamiDade Mayor in 2004. Let me again thank all of you that supported me in that effort. Sometimes I wonder what we might have been able to accomplish these last seven years. This month we collectively have an opportunity to select a new County Mayor to lead us into the future. I have looked carefully at the two candidates, and I congratulate each of them for sticking their neck out. Public service is not easy, and the process of getting elected can be very difficult even for the most seasoned of candidates. But in this field, one candidate stands out as the clear choice for our next MiamiDade County Mayor: Carlos Gimenez. I say that for several reasons. First, unlike those that say that they will only vote for newcomers, I think experience is a critical factor
CARLOS GIMENEZ
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Experiencing Khoury’s is like taking a tasty trip around the world
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Regular diners Harvey Friedman and Ram Melwani enjoying their weekly visit to Khoury’s ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– you experience them, you may never tolerate BY RAQUEL GARCIA
In Arabic, the expression “Mefi Mitlic Bekil Hel Dinia” roughly translated means “there is no one like you in the entire world.” The same can be said for Khoury’s Mediterranean and Lebanese Cuisine Restaurant, located across from Winn Dixie on SW 73rd Street in South Miami. At Khoury’s, the food is the freshest, the ambiance the finest and the staff is consummately and elegantly poised to please. From the warm sepia-toned interior which soothes and relaxes the senses, to the professionally attired and attentive hosts and servers, a trip to Khoury’s is a welcome respite from the day’s hustle and bustle. Proprietor since the grand opening in 1993, Maroun Khoury and his sisters, Jenny and Mimo, say that the secret to their longevity and popularity in the community is their superb cuisine made fresh daily and their inviting familial environment – where guests are treated like Sultans straight out of a tale from the Arabian Nights. “When you create an environment that embraces the diverse cultures of South Florida and invite your dining guests to explore the unique dishes from our corner of the world, you cannot go wrong,” said Top Chef Khoury, who has more than 30 years of experience. Vegetarians and meat lovers alike can find the perfect dining combination to satiate any palate. Appetizers range from antipasto style plates served with homemade grated feta cheese on pickled Mediterranean black olives with fresh diced tomatoes over drizzled olive oil to classic Baba Ghannouj to charred eggplant over tahini with salt and lemon. The classic Tabouleh, hommus, rolled grape leaves and spinach pies are also excellent starters to tease the palate. Yet beware, Khoury’s is famous for their Kibeh and raw Kibeh delights, all made from scratch with imported Lebanese spices. Once
an alternative version again. The savory distinction at Khoury’s is leagues above other establishments. Do not miss the fish specialty entrees, creamy and full flavored as they pleasantly awaken the taste buds with delicate unique Lebanese spices peppered throughout. Authentic Lebanese wines are also available that perfectly compliment any dish. The aromatic desserts are so divine and light, like the classic milk pudding and Knafy, a creamy cheese cracked wheat dessert. White coffee, without caffeine, is another classic after-dinner treat made with heated rose petal water or orange blossom syrup, ambrosial in its perfection. Khoury’s is famous for treating their customers like family. Regular diners like Harvey Friedman and Ram Melwani, distinguished South Miami residents, dine at Khoury’s at least once a week when they are in town. Mr. Friedman said, “I’ve lived in Miami for more than 50 years and this is the best restaurant I have ever been to, the best restaurant in Miami. Everything is freshly cooked, the best preparation and wonderfully tasting. We feel at home here and they treat us like family. The prices are fair, consistently excellent service and by far, it is our favorite restaurant. Khoury’s is the best kept secret in Miami, and there’s parking.” Beyond the sublime and satiating dining experience, the full bar and outdoor seating options will please any first-daters or family foodies. Open seven days a week with daily specials, take-out and catering options, Khoury’s is the ideal dining option for a unique gastronomical experience. Happy hour is Monday – Friday, 4 -7 p.m., and Hookah delight is also available when dining in. Visit Khoury’s at 5887 SW 73 Street or call them at 305-662-7707. For more information or to view a menu, visit <www.khouryrestaurantmiami.com.>
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Ceremony kicks off South Miami’s Inaugural Public Art Event BY MICHELLE FONTICIELLA
Artist Alex Yanes (left), Propietor Al Agon and Mayor Phillip Stoddard showcasing the Perfect Balance Martial Arts and Fitness Manatee. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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Perfect Balance Martial Arts and Fitness, along with artist Alex Yanes, helped kick off South Miami’s first-ever public art event – South Miami Manatee Fest. Unveiling a large Asian-influenced seven-foot manatee sculpture painted by the talented artist, Perfect Balance Martial Arts and Fitness is one of the organizations participating in the historic public art event. Among the attendees were local dignitaries and South Miami residents, including the honorable Mayor of South Miami Philip Stoddard and Heather Bettner, president of Prince Media Development and producer of the South Miami Manatee Fest. Guests had the opportunity to meet Alex Yanes, while also enjoying music, wine, hors devours and martial arts demonstrations. Alex’s most recent works of art were displayed throughout the studio for guests to view. With training studios in South Miami and Kendall, the mission of Perfect Balance Martial Arts and Fitness is to build its students into confident and capable black belt champions. Through the practice of martial arts, Perfect Balance Martial Arts and Fitness strives to influence their students in a positive manner, ultimately shaping them to become confident and successful in life. Owned and operated by Master Agon, the training studios promote a dynamic program that instill, in each one of their students, a ‘champions attitude,’ self-discipline and solid character development. Perfect Balance Martial Arts and
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Ad-Fed Awards Scholarships, Tirador new president Gloria Burns GLORIA’S GAB The American Advertising Federation (‘Ad-Fed Miami‘ or AAF) held its annual installation dinner June 7 at the Sonesta Hotel in Coconut Grove. For those unfamiliar with AAF, this professional trade association fosters higher industry standards and provides education and scholarships through its programs. Some of South Florida’s most creative minds participate in this organization that always draws a great crowd. At this year’s installation, Rebecca Beltran-Pereira, 2010-2011 president, welcomed members and guests during a program featuring several award presentations. Ric Banciella, Immediate Past Governor of AAF District Four, installed 2011-2012 president, Renny Tirador of Marie OutOfTheBlueAdvertising; Fernandez-Leon of Imagery Creative Communications, vice president; Michael Gold of Goldforest, treasurer; JoseGuillermo Diaz, FourDiaz Vargas, secretary; and the new Board of Directors. In addition, $1000 scholarships were awarded Victoria Labart a at Miami International University of Art & Design; Yachin Parham (Miami Ad School), and Ashley Testa (University of Miami). The Mitchell Wolfson Scholarship of $1250 was also presented to Alexandre Caetado de Albergaa ria. The Silver Medal recipient
was Annette Diaz, Royal Caribbean International. Another notable award included Advertising Person of the Year, presented to Suzanne Sarsfield from Forethought Marketing. Mitchell Kaplan of Books and Books, announced as Community Service winner, was out of town and unable to be present for his award. Chamber South held its “Network Lunch” June 8 at Carrabba’s in South Miami, sponsored by Citibank. Lots of Citibank folks there including Yolma Casanova who will be opening the bank’s new branch on Bird Road at SW 87 Avenue in the near future. C a rol Alexander presided at the meeting attended by such notables at CN’s Grr ant Miller, Phil Lyons, Jeff Flanagan, Zac Hall, Marsha Tejeda, and Mercy Prieto. The Latin Builders Association in conjunction with the Cuban American Bar Association and WQBA will host a noon luncheon June 24 at the Doubletree Airport Convention Center. Made possible in part by FPL and ‘Keep Walking Johnnie Walker,’ the event will feature a debate between Miami-Dade mayoral candidates Carlos Gimenez and Julii o Robaina. For tickets, tel. 305 446-0901 no later than 12 noon June 22; LBA and CABA members pay $55 before June 21, $65 afterwards. Finally, anglers and sports fans will want to join the fun on Friday and Saturday, June 24-25 in Key Largo for the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame Celebrity Dolphin Tournament. Several of our favorite UM ‘Legends’ will participate beginning with the Captain’s Meeting and a cocktail reception Friday, June 24 at 6 p.m. at UM Hall of Famer Gary Dunn’s Ocean View Inn & Sports Pub, Mile Marker 84.5 in Islamorada. Fishing begins at 7 a.m. on Saturday, June 25 with lines out at 4 p.m. and ‘weigh-in’ at 5 p.m. at Coconut’s at the Marina Del Mar Resort and Marina in Key Largo (MM 100). An awards dinner and silent auction follow at Coconut’s from 7 to 9 p.m. Cash prizes will be awarded for heaviest dolphin, along with a ‘bucket of bucks.’ To register, tel. John Routh at 305-2842775 at the Hall of Fame. Entry fees are $375 per boat (four anglers) by June 1; after June 1: $425 per boat (four anglers). Each additional angler: $75. For reservations at Marina Del Mar Resort and Marina, tel. 305-451-4107. Until next time, keep making each day count.
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AdFed-Miami installation guests Gisela Timiraos, Daniel Timiraos, Suzanne Sarsfield with Gloria Burns, Veonica Carrillo, Jorge Espinosa, seated in front.
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the city manager’s assistant e-mailed me back after I sent the initial invitation telling me that a special event permit was required, but it went right to my spam and I didn’t see it before tonight’s meeting. I don’t want to pick any fights or take on any battles at city hall, but as far as I’m concerned, it is within our rights, within the Florida statutes that a group can get together and bike ride as long as they abide by the rules of the road of the state of Florida. There is no special event here.” There seems to be a matter of differing definitions of what constitutes an event. Mirabile said, “It’s a special event no matter how you cloak it in my determination. We were notified in writing an event was taking place. That requires the city to form some type of security and not compromise the safety of citizens, no matter what it is called. It requires us to integrate police in this whether we are invited or not, and that costs money.” Although local architect Mari Chael did not request any street closings to accommodate the bikers, she said that she was hoping police officers supportive of making South Miami more bike-friendly would possibly volunteer to join them and offer safety tips before the ride. The confrontational tone of the city manager to the citizen request seemed surprising, even to some of the commissioners. Commissioner Palmer commented, “Based on what I am hearing, this commission and everyone else (initially) encouraged them to ride. This is a social event and commonplace in other cities that want to encourage citizens to come out. I really want to see local people encouraged. If they have to do all this, (obtain special event permit procedures) it’s not going to happen.” Commissioner Harris and Beasley seemed to agree, saying North Miami has similar rides twice a month and that the group can do whatever they want, spontaneously. Mayor Stoddard was not present at the meeting. Bike SoMi is a local grass roots group, formally organized on Earth Day last April. They are the organizers behind the idea of
the community ride to raise awareness, with a petition for making South Miami more pedestrian and bike friendly. The original outing was scheduled for Monday evening, June 27, originating from city hall and ending up at Sunset Tavern after an hour tour. The group intended to make informal observations during the ride about the city’s friendliness to bikers and walkers. When Ms. Chael referred to the ride as an “event,” it all went downhill from there. She offered different suggestions so the ride could proceed without conflicts with the city manager’s office, but to no avail. Her suggestions included a new point of origin, waiving any interest in a voluntary police escort and changing the date of the ride. She also reiterated that there was no need for street closings of any kind. “This is an event. It came out of your own mouth,” said Mirabile. “You are not allowed to do it unless this commission approves it.” Ms. Chael’s concluding remarks were that she would talk to her fellow organizers and follow protocol. “I apologize if I caused any distress. It was totally unintentional,” she said. “We had hoped to have a happy event and we still hope to have a happy event, and I’d like your support at some point.” Community cyclist John Edward Smith spoke in support of the bikers saying he carries in his wallet a photograph of an SUV that ran him over and did not even realize that he was under his car. “People need to exercise their own restraint and rules of the road,” he said. “The cyclist is a vehicle and must follow the laws of the state of Florida.” Smith has led numerous group rides, including one celebrating the 75th anniversary of South Miami, at which time he notified all area municipalities as a courtesy. “I would caution the city against going down a precipitous path and calling this an event,” he said. “I feel we should be looking at this with more support of an initiative that brings people together.”
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will come together to offer guests exquisite culinary creations and signature cocktails against a backdrop of live music from several local bands. Zoo Miami’s Ron Magill will serve as Master of Ceremonies for the event. Restaurants like Casa Larios, Segafredo South Miami, Irish Times, Shula’s 347, Whisk, OMG Burgers and many others will present their gastronomical delights and compete for “Best of” in five categories: Best Appetizer, Best Main Course, Best Dessert, Best Presentation and the ultimate prize of 2011 SoMi Culinary Champion. “The idea was to come together to give back to the community with a fundraising event that will benefit the city and also boost area businesses during these challenging economic times,” said organizer Alvarez. The Million Trees Miami campaign began in 2006 with a goal of achieving a 30 percent tree canopy in Miami-Dade by 2020. The Parks Foundation supports Miami-Dade Parks and Recreation to build a “world class park system for residents
and visitors alike.” Together, the alliance hopes to use the proceeds from the event to plant more trees in South Miami and improve public parks for all. The cost for Taste of the Town is $25 per person, $30 at the door; $40 per couple, $50 at the door; and $50 for the VIP package, $75 at the door. The after-party celebration will continue at Segafredo, beginning at 11p.m. To purchase tickets online, visit <www.mdparks.org.> To find out more about the Million Trees Miami project, visit online <www.milliontrees.miamidade.gov.> For more information on The Parks Foundation, visit <www.parksfoundationofmiami-dade.com.>
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in running a complicated county government that has a larger budget than sixteen states. Carlos has run a large Class I fire department, served as City Manager for the City of Miami during some difficult times during which he guided them back into stability, and served honorably as County Commissioner from District 7 (serving from 2004 - 2011), usually being on the right side of many of the issues that now trouble the residents of this County. He is a known commodity and possesses the maturity and wisdom to take the reins of the County at this time. Secondly, Carlos speaks his own mind and is not afraid to take difficult positions on issues. He showed that several times during his tenure on the County Commission on such issues as the baseball stadium, taxes and the growth of the bureaucracy. The next strong Mayor of the County is going to have to make difficult decisions that will not always be popular. We need a person that will govern not by seeing which way the wind is blowing, but rather by doing what is best for the community. Carlos has demonstrated that trait during his public service career and I am confident he will contin-
ue to do so as mayor. Third, during his public service career, Carlos has never been affiliated with any scandal or impropriety. We all tire of reading headlines about politicians with questionable ethics, and explanations about their finances that just don’t hold water. We need a Mayor that can focus on the job of fixing the problems that afflict County Hall without the distractions that such scandals bring, and a Mayor that we can truly trust to promote the public interest. During this short campaign season, there will be many efforts to distract the voters and distort the truth. Please make sure you educate yourself about the candidates and don’t just be swayed by a pleasant smile or some catchy slogan. The power to change government is entirely within our hands. Please make sure you vote, and when you do, please vote for Carlos Gimenez. I think he represents the best opportunity we have to elect quality leadership and solid administration for the County government and our community at large.
Attorney Jimmy Morales was first elected to the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners in October 1996 representing District 7. Mr. Morales was reelected to serve a second term in 2000. He ran for mayor of Miami-Dade County in 2004 however Carlos Alvarez won that seat.
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A really great dog story that will make you cry BY GRANT MILLER
Here’s another item that came to me over the Internet, one that I found so poignant and touching that I just had to pass it along to you. The author is unknown, but the message is clear. God Bless our fighting men and women! They are giving so much in these troubled times. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • They told me the big black Lab’s name was Reggie, as I looked at him lying in his pen. The shelter was clean, no-kill, and the people really friendly. I’d only been in the area for six months, but everywhere I went in the small college town, people were welcoming and open. Everyone waves when you pass them on the street. But something was still missing as I attempted to settle in to my new life here, and I thought a dog couldn’t hurt; it would give me someone to talk to. And I had just seen Reggie’s advertisement on the local news. The shelter said they had received numerous calls right after the broadcast, but they said the people who had come down to see him just didn’t look like “Lab people”, whatever that meant. They must’ve thought I did. But at first, I thought the shelter had misjudged me in giving me Reggie and his things, which consisted of a dog pad, bag of toys almost all of which were brand new tennis balls, his dishes and a sealed letter from his previous owner. See, Reggie and I didn’t really hit it off when we got home. We struggled for two weeks (which is how long the shelter told me to give him to adjust to his new home). Maybe it was the fact that I was trying to adjust, too. Maybe we were too much alike. For some reason, his stuff (except for the tennis balls — he wouldn’t go anywhere without two stuffed in his mouth) got tossed in with all of my other unpacked boxes. I guess I didn’t really think he’d need all his old stuff, that I’d get him new things once he settled in. But it became pretty clear pretty soon that he wasn’t going to. I tried the normal commands the shelter told me he knew, ones like “sit” and “stay” and “come” and “heel,” and he’d follow them - when he felt like it. He never really seemed to listen when I called his name — sure, he would look in my direction after the fourth or fifth time I said it, but then he’d just go back to doing whatever. When I’d ask again, you could almost see him sigh and then grudgingly obey. This just wasn’t going to work. He chewed a couple shoes and some unpacked boxes. I was a little too stern with him and he resented it, I could tell. The friction got so bad that
I couldn’t wait for the e two weeks to be up, and when it was, I was in full-on search mode for my cell phone amid all of my unpacked stuff. I remembered leaving it on the stack of boxes for the guest room, but I also mumbled, rather cynically, that “the damn dog probably hid it on me.” Finally I found it, but before I could punch up the shelter’s number, I also found his pad and the other toys from the shelter. I tossed the pad in Reggie’s direction and he snuffed it and wagged, some of the most enthusiasm I’d seen since bringing him home. But then I called, “Hey, Reggie, you like that? Come here and I’ll give you a treat.” Instead, he sort of glanced in my direction — maybe glared is more accurate — and then gave a discontented sigh and flopped down with his back to me. Well, that’s not going to do it either, I thought. And I punched the shelter phone number, but then I hung up when I saw the sealed envelope. I had completely forgotten about that, too. “Okay, Reggie,” I said aloud, “let’s see if your previous owner has any advice.”
Too Whoeverr Getss Myy Dog: Well, I can’t say that I’m happy you’re reading this, a letter I told the shelter could only be opened by Reggie’s new owner. I’m not even happy writing it. If you’re reading this, it means I just got back from my last car ride with my Lab after dropping him off at the shelter. He knew something was different. I have packed up his pad and toys before and set them by the back door before a trip. But this time it’s like he knew something was wrong. And something is wrong, which is why I have to go to try to make it right. So let me tell you about my Lab in the hopes that it will help you bond with him and he with you. First, he loves tennis balls. The more the merrier. Sometimes I think he’s part squirrel, the way he hordes them. He usually always has two in his mouth, and he tries to get a third in there. Hasn’t done it yet. Doesn’t matter where you throw them, he’ll bound after it, so be careful! Really, don’t do it by any roads. I made that mistake once and it almost cost him dearly. Next, commands. Maybe the shelter staff already told you, but I’ll go over them again. Reggie knows the obvious ones —- sit, stay, come and heel. He knows hand signals — back to turn around and go back when you put your hand straight up and over if you put your hand out right or left. Shake for shaking water off, and paw for a high-five. He does down when he feels like lying down. I bet you could work on that with him some more. He knows ball and food and bone and treat like nobody’s business! I trained Reggie with small food treats. Nothing opens his ears like little pieces of hot dog. His feeding schedule is twice a day, once at about seven in the morning and again at six in the evening.
PUBLISHER’S CORNER Regular store-bought stuff; the shelter has the brand. He’s up on his shots. Call the clinic on 9th Street and update his info with yours; they’ll make sure to send you reminders for when he’s due. Be forewarned, Reggie hates the vet. Good luck getting him in the car. I don’t know how he knows when it’s time to go to the vet, but he knows. Finally, give him some time. I’ve never been married, so it’s only been Reggie and me for his whole life. He’s gone everywhere with me, so please include him on your daily car rides if you can. He sits well in the backseat and he doesn’t bark or complain. He just loves to be around people, and me most especially. Which means that this transition is going to be hard with him going to live with someone new. And that’s why I need to share one more bit of info with you — his name’s not Reggie. I don’t know what made me do it, but when I dropped him off at the shelter, I told them his name was Reggie. He’s a smart dog, he’ll get used to it and will respond to it, of that I have no doubt. But I just couldn’t bear to give them his real name. For me to do that, it seemed so final, that handing him over to the shelter was as good as me admitting that I’d never see him again. And if I end up coming back, getting him, and tearing up this letter, it means everything’s fine. But if someone else is reading it, well, it means that his new owner should know his real name. It’ll help you bond with him. Who knows, maybe you’ll even notice a change in his demeanor if he’s been giving you problems. His real name is Tank, because that is what I drive. Again, if you’re reading this and you’re from the area, maybe my name has been on the news. I told the shelter that they couldn’t make Reggie available for adoption until they received word from my company commander. See, my parents are gone, I have no siblings, no one I could’ve left Tank with, and it was my only real request of the Army upon my deployment to Iraq, that they make one phone call to the shelter in the “event of” to tell them that Tank could be put up for adoption. Luckily, my colonel is a dog guy, too, and he knew where my platoon was headed. He said he’d do it personally. And if you’re reading this, then he made good on his word. Well, this letter is getting downright depressing even though, frankly, I’m just writing it for my dog. I couldn’t imagine if I was writing it for a wife and kids and family. But still, Tank has been my family for the last
six years, almost as long as the Army has been my family. And now I hope and pray that you make him part of your family and that he will adjust and come to love you the same way he loved me. That unconditional love from a dog is what I take with me to Iraq as an inspiration to do something selfless, to protect innocent people from those who would do terrible things, and to keep those terrible people from coming over here. If I have to give up Tank in order to do it, I am glad to have done so. He is my example of service and of love. I hope I honored him by my service to my country and comrades. All right, that’s enough. I deploy this evening and have to drop this letter off at the shelter. I don’t think I’ll say another goodbye to Tank, though. I cried too much the first time. Maybe I’ll peek in on him and see if he finally got that third tennis ball in his mouth. Good luck with Tank. Give him a good home, and give him an extra kiss goodnight — every night — from me. Thankk you, Paull Mallory I folded the letter and slipped it back in the envelope. Sure, I had heard of Paul Mallory, everyone in town knew him, even new people like me. Local kid, killed in Iraq a few months ago and posthumously earning the Silver Star when he gave his life to save three buddies. Flags had been at half-mast all summer. I leaned forward in my chair and rested my elbows on my knees, staring at the dog. “Hey, Tank,” I said quietly. The dog’s head whipped up, his ears cocked and his eyes bright. “C’mere boy.” He was instantly on his feet, his nails clicking on the hardwood floor. He sat in front of me, his head tilted, searching for the name he hadn’t heard in months. “Tank,” I whispered. His tail swished. I kept whispering his name over and over, and each time, his ears lowered, his eyes softened, and his posture relaxed as a wave of contentment just seemed to flood him. I stroked his ears, rubbed his shoulders, buried my face into his scruff and hugged him. “It’s me now, Tank, just you and me. Your old pal gave you to me.” Tank reached up and licked my cheek. “So whaddaya say we play some ball?” His ears perked again. “Yeah? Ball? You like that? Ball?” Tank tore from my hands and disappeared into the next room. And when he came back, he had three tennis balls in his mouth. If you can read this without getting a lump in your throat or a tear in your eye, don’t send me anymore emails; you just ain’t right.
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Cigarette smokers: Clean up your act! BY RON BEASLEY
Editor, Pinecrest Tribune Cigarette smokers have got to be the most inconsiderate people living in our society today. They have no consideration for anybody but themselves and their obnoxious habit. But they don’t see it as a habit, they see smoking a cigarette as their right. Cigarette smokers, without regard for what they are doing to themselves and without a care for the environment, invariably toss their finished butt out the window as they drive down the street. They have no concern that the plastic micronite filter is not biodegradable and will simply lie on the side of the roadway for months. These filters can and do kill wild animals. In Colorado, some residents post homemade signs that read: “Butts kill deer — dispose of your butts safely.” It seems that a wild deer, not the brightest animal, will eat a plastic cigarette butt and it winds up clogging the animal’s intestines and killing it in a very slow and agonizing death. Cigarette smokers, when they have exhausted all the cigarettes in a pack, will toss the empty carton out the car window without regard to the fact that they are littering the landscape. They know that you and I will pick up their waste for them. And, strangely enough, we do. I went on my morning jog through the park recently and then walked the long
OPINION block from the park back to my house. A plastic bag blew into my path and I decided to use it and pick up trash along the side of the street as I walked home. So, what did I find in that short oneblock walk? Certainly, many discarded plastic drink bottles and a lot of fast food wrappers, but by far the greatest amount of debris that I picked up was made up of cigarette butts and discarded cigarette packs. Smokers, please! If you still have not been enlightened by all the radio and television commercials that plainly tell you that smoking cigarettes will cause cancer and ultimately kill you, and you simply must continue to puff on these deadly little cylinders of death, then put out your finished butts and dispose of them in your ashtray or trash can, or wait and dispose of them when you get home or to your office. Don’t just toss your finished cigarette out the window. And if you find yourself with an empty cigarette pack, throw it in a proper waste disposal can; don’t just throw it out the window. If you want to smoke, then fine, do it! Go ahead and pay $7 a pack for those deadly little tubes of nicotine and saltpeter. But, please! Take care of your own waste. Frankly, some of us are just sick and tired of cleaning up after you.
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Foundation tries to spread the word on suicide prevention BY LINDA RODRIGUEZ BERNFELD
In April, 2009, Justin Menendez lost his little brother, Jason, to suicide. Jason was just a month shy of his fourteenth birthday and still in middle school when he committed suicide. “I was 15. It was freshman year,” Menendez says. “We were like 16 months apart.” It was a devastating blow to the entire family. Investigators told the family a break-up had apparently led the teen to take his life. The suicide affected Menendez so much he transferred from Killian to Archbishop Carroll High School, where he is an incoming senior. Today, Menendez is working to keep other families from going through the same pain he felt. A year after his brother’s death, he created the J.A.M. Foundation. “We try spreading awareness and giving out the warning signs to prevent it from happening,” he says. “We have a brochure that tells red flags and what parents and teachers should look for.” Menendez wants to be sure that despondent kids can get help so they can go on and finish high school. “People say that you discover yourself in high school,” he says. “But if you don’t make it through middle school…” Because middle school is such a time of emotional highs and lows, parents often don’t realize their child is struggling emotionally more than normal. “They just think ‘oh, it’s the middle school age, the middle school attitude’,” he says. He hopes that by becoming educated about the warning signs, parents can seek help before their child takes the drastic step of attempting suicide. Menendez says the top warning signs include the with-
Beverly Medina, Justin Menendez, Geraldine Medina of the J.A.M. Foundation at a suicide prevention awareness walk.
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drawal from friends and family, rebellious behavior and difficulty in getting along with others. There are also hidden warning signs -including changes in eating habits and running away. When Menendez began to learn more about suicide, he was blown away by how common it is and how it’s not talked
about. He wants to help others talk about it because talking can be therapeutic. So far, J.A.M. has participated in walks for suicide prevention groups and the group has reached out to the public, sponsoring booths at the Taste of Pinecrest and St. Louis Catholic Church Festival for the Poor. Menendez also made the trek to Tallahassee for National Suicide Prevention Day. He’s planning to start speaking to kids about suicide prevention and even had a session scheduled at Devonaire K-8 this year, but had to postpone in order to go to Tallahassee to meet with legislators and representatives of Florida’s suicide prevention office. It was an important meeting since the legislature sought to close down the suicide prevention office but opted instead to move it to Department of Children and Families. In the meantime, J.A.M. is ramping up its efforts. They want to work with the Miami-Dade School Board on youth suicide prevention programs. The foundation is also keen on doing something to mark National Suicide Prevention Day on September 10. Last year Menendez tried to convince schools to make Sept. 10 a no uniform day so kids could wear yellow in honor of National Suicide Prevention Day, but the efforts began too late to be effective. His goal is to make it happen for Sept. 10, 2011. “Our foundation is trying to focus on youths,” he says. “Once you go off to college, there are a lot of different programs for college students.” But suicide prevention programs for middle and high school kids are lacking and he’s hoping to change that. For more information, go to www.thejamfoundation.org
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A few weeks ago, my son was driving home from college and hit a deer on the Florida Turnpike. By some miracle, he was not injured, but the car was severely damaged. As I received the emergency call from my son and the Florida Highway Patrol, I thought, “This is awful!” It could not have happened at a worse time or place. He was near Fort Drum, hundreds of miles from home. It was 9:30 at night and at the exact moment that I received his call I was standing on a stage in the middle of a speech, addressing a large group of people. I quickly ended my speech probably to the benefit and delight of the group I was addressing. Many times, people create major stress by “catastrophizing” events and “what-if-ing.” The accident was certainly a hassle, but not a catastrophe. All the what-ifs did not change the fact that he was not hurt or killed. The car can be repaired, although I can’t say the same for the deer. How a person copes with stress – by reaching for a beer or cigarette or by heading for the gym — plays an important role on the impact stress will have on our bodies. Stressful events can profoundly influence the abuse of alcohol or other drugs by some people. Stress is a major contributor to the initiation and continuation of alcohol or other drug abuse. Individuals must recognize major stress that can be caused by the death of a loved one, divorce, injury or financial problems. These can be life-altering situations compared to life’s daily hassles. However, even daily hassles, such as, long drives to work, arguments at home or crowded living situations can cause stress if the situations occur over lengthy periods.
MENTAL HEALTH Some signs of being under stress include headaches, change in appetite, difficulty falling to sleep and anger over minor situations. Other signs of being burdened by stress may involve irritability, anxiousness, tearfulness, being prone to accidents and using drugs or alcohol. There are many strategies for coping with stress. Most important is to talk to someone about the stress you are experiencing. Seek out people that are supportive including, (but not always) friends, family members, support groups, professional counselors and members of your religious or spiritual group. Take a break, schedule meaningful and enjoyable activities, leaving time for quiet time, meditation, sleep, exercising and eating well, while avoiding drugs or alcohol. Other coping strategies such as listening to music, participating in a hobby and avoiding being too hard on yourself can help manage stress effectively. Live a balanced life. If you are always on the go, constantly working and never taking time for yourself, you will end up stressed out and overwhelmed. Living a physically, spiritually and emotionally balanced life perpetuates peace, joy and health. Take time to relax and rejuvenate yourself. Develop healthy ways to manage stress and avoid turning to alcohol or other substances to escape stressful realities of the day.
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Hawaiian mangos start at 19th annual Fairchild mango fest BY PAULA FERNANDEZ DE LOS MUROS
TROPICAL YOGA FEATURING RINA YOGA 10:30 a.m. Yoga for Adults 11:30 a.m. Yoga for Kids 12:00 p.m. Mango Meditation 12:30 p.m. Yoga for Adults 1:30 p.m. Yoga for Kids
The Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden hosts its 19th annual International Mango Festival July 9-10, this year celebrating the Mangos of Hawaii. Just in time for the South Florida mango harvest, the festival features everything and more for the mango lover. Shop curator choice mango trees, experience mango-inspired cooking demonstrations, join mango tastings and flavor evaluations, view the world’s largest display of mangos from Fairchild’s nurseries, have fun at the children’s activities area, tickle your taste buds at the spectacular mango brunch on Sunday and so much more.
Pop-up Lectures featuring the Mango Medics — Random Acts of Gardening will take place throughout the day with information on proper planting, grafting, pruning practices and more. Have a question for the Mango Medics? They will all be on hand to answer all of your questions. KidWay — The Life of a Mango — How do mangos grow? What are their growth stages? Every wonder why mangos taste so good? Join us in Kids Way for educational activities about the history of mangos and their many uses. Mangos of the World Fruit Market — The Fairchild world collection is ready for you to take home! Shop the many varieties of mangos from the Fairchild collection and stock up for your own cooking and eating pleasure!
MANGO LECTURES AND WORKSHOPS Saturday – July 9 — Garden House 1 p.m. The Mangos of Hawaii, Dr. Richard Campbell and Noris Ledesma, FTBG 2 p.m. Growing Mangos in Japan, Dr. John Yonemoto 2:30 p.m. Fairchild Variety Mango Kit for Home Owners, Noris Ledesma 3 p.m. Pruning and Shaping for Home Gardening, Dr. Richard Campbell 3:30 p.m. Pest and Disease Management in Mango, Dr. Jonathan Crane, UF Sunday – July 10 — Near Cycad Circle 10:30 a.m. Grafting Mangos, Erik Teitig, Pine Island Nursery 11:30 a.m. Selecting and Growing the Perfect Mango, Jeff Wasielewski, FTBG 1 p.m. Mangos of Hawaii Mangos, Ken Love, Hawaiian Tropical Fruit Growers 2 p.m. Mango Pruning, Erik Tietig
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MANGO TASTING, EVALUATION Fairchild selects the finest quality mangos, ripened to perfection and cut fresh each day, then makes them available for tasting and evaluations. Help us decide which mango will reign as the best tasting mango by casting your vote. Tastings while supplies last. COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS Join Miami’s top chefs as they show us their tricks of the trade for creating delicious mango-centered dishes, both savory and sweet! Mango Sampling (Saturday Only) Miami’s top restaurants, caterers and businesses alike will be sampling their best mango dishes and products. Be sure to
come early, this free sampling is one of the Festival’s most anticipated events. Enjoy our famous mango smoothies made from mango pulp from the Fairchild Farm. The Curator Choice Mango trees are back and ready for you to take home for your collection. All are available while supplies last. Not sure what tree is best for you? Ask one of our mango experts!
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Mango Brunch (Sunday Only) — The culinary event of the summer is back with a Hawaiian twist! The Mango Brunch features six of South Florida’s top chefs all preparing special mango themed dishes. This year, keeping with the theme of Mangos of Hawaii, you will be immersed in Hawaiian culture. Sip on mango Mai Tais, sample the mangos of Hawaii and enjoy live entertainment. Reservations Required. Join some of South Florida’s greatest chefs as they prepare their best mango dishes. Chefs Frank and Andrea Randazzo, Creative Tastes Catering and Event Production; Chef Sean Bernal, Blue Door Fish at the Delano Hotel; Chef Ralph Pagano, STK Miami at the Gansevoort; Chef Tom Parlo, Biltmore Hotel; Chef Allen Susser, Chef Allen’s; Pastry Chef Gail Goetch, Essensia at The Palms Hotel. The Mango Brunch is a fundraiser for our Tropical Fruit Program and the Fairchild Farm. A portion of the ticket price is tax-deductible. Ticket prices for the Mango Brunch are $100 for members and $125 for non-members. Tickets are available by ordering online or by calling 305-663-8058. The International Mango Festival is sponsored by Whole Foods Market, with additional support from HSBC. For more information call or email <jbaldwin@fairchildgarden.org>.
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2012 Mazda5 has design, functionality, performance Ron Beasley LET’S TALK CARS The 2012 Mazda5 is a great family vehicle that fits well in an active lifestyle setting. It also handles well and gets good fuel economy. Launched as a 2006 model, the Mazda5 has a stylish design with sliding rear doors, a unique combination of flexible seat arrangements and a high level of safety. The new Mazda5 incorporates Mazda’s Nagare “flow” design language inspired by “the beauty of nature and the forces of wind and water.” Mazda previously has featured Nagare design only on concept cars and this marks the first time it has been used in a production vehicle. The “flow” begins at the front grille and passes smoothly over the headlights, hood and fenders, then continues over the sides of the body, rear combination lights and tailgate in a continuous stream. The mesh pattern five-point grille shares the Mazda
family face and the hood is higher than the previous generation. Riding on a 108.3-inch wheelbase, the Mazda5 is roomy and comfortable, yet surprisingly compact. The long wheelbase allows for excellent passenger space and the short front and rear overhangs enable better handling and parking ease. Despite the long wheelbase, it is very agile, turning a circle in just 36.7 feet, and it has a low drag coefficient of 0.30 for aerodynamic efficiency. Manually operated sliding rear side doors continue as a feature of the new Mazda5. The doors can be operated with one finger and they hug the sides of the vehicle when open to create a wide opening for easy entry and exit to the rear seats, even for third row passengers. The Nagare design language continues into the vehicle’s interior, from the lines above the dials and along the instrument panel to the stitch pattern in the seats and the design of the seat fabric. The instrument panel flows from the cockpit to the center panel and on to the passenger-side dashboard in a rippling effect. The cockpit is stylishly designed and sporty, with twin deep-set gauges, chrome plating, silvertrimmed control knobs and genuine leather
Manually operated sliding rear side doors continue on the new Mazda5.
wrapping the steering wheel and gearshift knob. The interior is very flexible and can be configured for two, three, four, five or six passengers. The second row has separate captain’s chairs that slide and recline and can be folded flat without removing the headrests. They also have a one-touch lever that automatically tips the seatback forward and slides the cushion to its front-most position to allow access to the third row. Changes continue under the skin, too, as the new Mazda5 is powered by a 2.5-liter
MZR I4 engine, (the same engine in the Mazda3, Mazda6 and CX-7) and it can be paired with either a manual or automatic transmission. The MZR I4 engine is standard in all three models — Sport, Touring and Grand Touring. Pricing starts at $19,195. 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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Manage your Financial Condition like a Business
Most working people are employees and they think like employees when it comes to their financial condition. This means their focus is on salary, health insurance, 401k and vacation time. Yes, these benefits do impact your financial condition but it is one-sided. It is on the side of what you have (assets). We suggest that in order to attain financial independence, employees should begin to think and behave as a business owner. A business ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s focus is not only on what they have but more importantly, what they owe (liabilities). This means accounts payable, which for individuals are items such as credit cards, car loans and mortgages.On this side of the balance sheet, the business owner wants to minimize expenses.
What you have (assets) minus what you owe (liabilities) results in whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s left over (net worth). $1 of assets and $1 of liabilities means $0 in net worth. $1 less in liabilities means you are $1 richer. Many employees with more salary will spend more, so they still have little net worth or financial independence. The car and house they own may be fancier but they may still be broke. Thebook,TheMillionaireNextDoor,describes how a business owner thinks and behaves.It is no secret how to become financially secure. It comes down to not thinking and behaving like an employee when it comes to your financial future. Tonkinson Financial provides hands-on money management for the middle class. They are located at: 2 3 9 8 S o u t h D i x i e H w y. , M i a m i , FL 33133. Phone: 305-858-1628 Securities offered through Securities America, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC, Rick Tonkinson, Margarita Tonkinson, Steven Tonkinson, Registered Representatives Advisory services offered through Securities America Advisors, Inc., Rick Tonkinson, Margarita Tonkinson, Steven Tonkinson, Investment Advisor Representatives Tonkinson Financial and the Securities America companies are not affiliated.
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Some of the most routine habits we engage in on a daily basis can occasionally have some serious, unintended consequences for wildlife, and that is especially true for imperiled species. Beachcombers out for a relaxing walk with the family dog may not recognize the signs that their presence has become a threat to nesting shorebirds and that they should detour around the area. Homeowners who leave a dirty barbecue grill in the backyard overnight or unsecured trash or foodstuffs where wildlife can access it can inadvertently create the catalyst for nuisance wildlife behaviors – with solutions that are palatable to no one. Young sea turtle hatchlings, trying to make their escape from the dangers of their sandy birthplace to the relative safety of the water’s edge, may be the poster children for wildlife that suffer from the unintended sideeffects of human habitation and habit. Under the best conditions, young sea turtles still experience high death rates and only a very small percentage survive to adulthood. Even before these hatchlings make it to the relative safety of deeper water, predation by gulls and threats lurking in the nearby surf are heavy. Furthermore, if these hatchlings don’t head toward the water to begin with, there’s virtually no chance even a small percentage will survive to return to the same beaches where their ancestors were born to lay the eggs that are the foundation for generations to come. It usually happens after dark on beaches throughout Florida on both the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Sea turtles begin nesting in March on the central-east Florida coast, with peak nesting from May through August. Nests incubate in the beach sand from 45 to 60 days during peak nesting season, and hatching season extends through Oct. 31. As baby sea turtles start to hatch, a depression in the sand forms over the nest. The young turtles work their way to the surface and almost immediately head for the brightest horizon. Instinct tells these baby turtles that the sea reflects the greatest amount of light and their only chance for survival lies in that direction – away from the darker shadows of the dunes that line the back of an undeveloped beach. Even when clouds
obscure the stars and moon, the sea surface provides sufficient reflected light to lure the hatchlings – unless artificial light from beachfront homes and businesses interferes with Mother Nature’s grand plan. The bright light at the front door of people’s homes acts as an after-dark guidepost, welcoming them to a place of safety. But for baby sea turtles, bright artificial lights splashing from a home or business toward the beach send them a false message – that the safety of the water lies in the direction of the building. It’s usually a deadly piece of misinformation for baby turtles. Adult female turtles also can suffer from light-disorientation when they come ashore at night to lay their eggs. Bright, artificial lights can cause adult turtles to head in the direction of a busy highway or toward other land-based dangers. Fortunately, there’s an easy and inexpensive fix to protect sea turtles from the disorienting effects of beach lighting: Simply shield your lights from shining toward the beach. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) recommends lights be shielded starting on March 1 in Brevard and Broward counties and May 1 in all other counties through Oct. 31 everywhere. If there is a need to light development landward of the sea turtle nesting beach, special lighting systems are available. They are designed to eliminate the turtle’s confusion as to which way the water really is. There’s still another common habit that can have very serious consequences for baby turtles. During sea turtle nesting season, furniture should be removed from the beach at night because it acts as a barrier to the hatchlings. The delay exposes them to a greater risk of predation. Sometimes furniture proves an impenetrable barrier that hatchlings can’t negotiate. Some of the simple things we do and take for granted on a daily basis can have serious consequences for wildlife. No matter where you live in Florida — be it on a rural dirt road or on the beachfront where sea turtles and shorebirds nest – take a little time to find out about the wildlife in your area and check local lighting ordinances if you live on the coast. Visit <www.MyFWC.com> or call your nearest FWC regional office for information about the simple and inexpensive things you can do in your daily routine to help conserve and ensure the future for Florida’s wildlife. And to those who already make these minor adjustments to help wildlife survive for future generations, a sincere thank you.
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Gregory J. Shepherd named new dean of the University of Miami School of Communication
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Surge protection is a hot summer must have BY KENT CROOK
President, Wiremasters Electric We are dead in the middle of the active May through October storm season when, according to NOAA, more than 90 percent of the lightning in Florida occurs. It’s at this time we are reminded to prepare ourselves against the costly damages that this active summer season brings. But, oddly enough, most homeowners fail to realize that the real danger that the hot Florida summer season brings is the strain that occurs to the electrical grid from increased usage. When surge protection is mentioned, the first thing that it is typically associated with is “lightning protection.” In reality surges are occurring daily from normal utility operations and the fact is that these surges occurring on the utility connection are the most common source of surge damage, not lightning. There is a third source of damage, which comes from internally generated surges from sources such as pumps, motors and condensers that turn on and off within the home. All of this damage, not just lightning, needs to be safeguarded against and the means to protect your home’s electrical and electronic equipment is with Whole Home Surge Protection. Whole Home Surge protection is achieved by “staging protection” throughout your home. The first “stage” of protection is the most critical because it protects your home against the larger, more damaging surges that come through on the electric utility lines, telephone and coaxial signals. Protection on the phone and coaxial signals is imperative because even if you were to plug a TV into a typical plug-in surge pro-
WIREMASTERS tector, if you fail to protect the coaxial signal then you risk losing your TV from damage that originated on the coaxial signal. The second “stage” of protection is to utilize plug-in protectors to safeguard against the internally generated surge activity. By staging surge protectors in this manner you will effectively protect your household electrical and electronic devices against surges. Damage to TVs, computers, game consoles and other consumer electronics are a major concern of homeowners who seek out typical plug-in protection means for these devices. But with the emergence of microprocessor driven products, almost all electrically fed devices in the home have become as sensitive as computers. Fridges, stoves, washing machines, dryers, etc., all of these expensive appliances need protection as much as your home entertainment and computer equipment. The best way to accomplish this is with hard wired protection on your home’s electrical panel by a licensed and experienced electrician. Give Wiremasters Electric a call today to have Surgeassure Whole Home Surge Protection installed. If you have questions about Surgeassure Whole Home Surge Protection products visit their website: <www.surgeassure.com>.
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Ready for Hurricane Season: Pass it on. By Curtis Sommerhoff, Director, Miami-Dade Department of Emergency Management Nothing concerns emergency responders more than complacency. In the minds of too many people, disasters are events that happen elsewhere. We watch tsunamis, earthquakes, floods, fires, tornadoes and terrorist attacks occur in far-off places around the world, never believing they will impact us. Admittedly, even the experts will tell you that disasters are lowprobability events. In South Florida, the threat of hurricanes is real. When we in Miami-Dade Emergency Management prepare, plan, strategize and exercise for hurricanes, we are gearing up for an event that is not only possible, but likely. We live in hurricane country. Since 1900, MiamiDade County has been at least indirectly impacted by a hurricane an average of every 4 years. It has been precisely six years since Hurricanes Wilma and Katrina tested our community’s ability to prepare, respond and recover. Simple math will tell you it could very well be our time – again – this year. While forecasts have improved, lessons have been learned, and new rules give us more lead-time when a hurricane threatens, nothing can reduce damage and save lives like personal preparedness. Before and during each hurricane season, emergency managers begin beating the preparedness drum urging residents to compile their hurricane supply kit and make an
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