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Pastor at St. John A.M.E. Church unhappy with project delays BY RAQUEL GARCIA ike an ancient live oak tree offering cool shade to a wondering soul on a hot summer’s day, the St. John African Methodist Episcopal Church at 6461 SW 59th Place has been offering the local community physical, spiritual, and emotional support dating back 95 years; when South Miami was still Larkins, Florida. According to recently arrived Pastor Philip R. Johns, the church is reinvigorating its mission to “serve and preserve our surrounding urban community for present and future generations through economic development and empowerment.” Although Pastor Johns recently began serving the St. Pastor Johns and Parishioner John communi- Lorene Lester. ty, he has been in the ministry for over 25 years heading churches in Boca Raton, Indian River County and Miami as well as working as a public servant
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City to RSMA: Thanks but no thanks on valet parking
Alliance for Youth getting support they desperately need
Omar Gil of American Parking Systems sets up his valet parking signs on Sunset Drive. BY RAQUEL GARCIA
Director of Professional Services, South Miami Hospital, Nancy Pobiones; Chair of Parks and Recreation, Richard Ward; CEO, South Miami Hospital, Lincoln Mendez; President, South Miami Alliance for Youth, Daisy A. Harrell; and Vice President of Operations, South Miami Hospital, Jeanette Stone. BY RAQUEL GARCIA
outh Miami Hospital CEO Lincoln Mendez recently presented the South Miami Alliance for Youth with a $3000 check to support the not-for-profit organization established in 1996. President of South Miami Alliance for Youth Daisy A. Harrell said that the organization grew out of a need to help area youth by building strong foundations for academic and professional excellence. “There is not enough funding to meet educational and scholarship goals for students in the immediate geographic area and our organization grew out of a need to support the community,” she explained.
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“Today we are able to fund summer camps, work opportunities and provide tutoring for children either before or after school,” Harrell continued. “The tutoring program is specifically designed to use existing teachers from area schools that students attend and help to give them that extra push so they can excel academically.” What began as a dining room conversation among like-minded colleagues and friends, including former Mayor Julio Robaina, evolved into the South Miami Alliance for Youth some 15 years ago. “Mr. Robaina was critical in helping us -
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fter several weeks of the Red Sunset Merchant Association (RSMA) waiting for a response from city officials regarding suggested improvements to the valet parking situation, the city has concluded their recommendations on valet parking management will not be implemented. RSMA Board Member and Parking Chair Karla Cooper of American Chariots auto brokerage firm spent over a year meticulously interviewing affected merchants and area patrons to determine how best to improve downtown valet parking for all. “The parking system is an effective one that is well utilized and an important part of the businesses but some merchants are not happy with having the spots in front of their stores. Customers complain that if they are stopping for a moment to drop off a watch that needs repair or a pre-purchased pick up it is a big inconvenience to find a short term
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while Chief of Staff for 12 years to Commissioner Dorrin Rolle of Miami-Dade County. No stranger to the inner workings of local government, Pastor Johns perceives a substantial disconnect in the manner in which the City of South Miami is addressing or not addressing the needs of the community. “I may be new to the community but you don’t have to be a rocket scientist to understand what is going on. I was born at night but not last night and here we have an unimpressive track record of promises made to the community for over forty years now that have yet to be delivered.”
Pastor Johns sites the befuddling delay of a community pool project that has enjoyed funding support for decades but has yet to break ground, J.R.E. Lee School (residing land site donated by the same revered local icon who founded St. John; deceased African American activist and businessman Marshall Williamson) being recently reincarnated as a hybrid charter school that has yet to prove to be committed to local youth, and the Madison Square mixed use development project truncated in height potential when across the street the view is clear of seven story buildings. “It looks like we lost the pool because nothing has really happened to make it a reality. The school should have included an all-out effort to make sure kids in the community would have a chance to attend. Madison Square is capped at two stories when I can look down the way across from the post office and see seven and eight story buildings. Let’s call a spade a spade, local government operations are a science and it is no coincidence that certain people are left out.” Pastor Johns is concerned the economic development promise of the
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Madison Square project could be further compromised by continuing delays as he sees it and as in what appears to be happening with the Murray Pool proposal, may risk loss of county funding support. He expects to stay informed on the development of the student body at J.R.E. Lee. “I see a very unfortunate apathy here in our community and it is not surprising. How many A bright Sunday Morning at St. John A.M.E. Church times will you ——————————————————————— break a promise to someone before they refuse to believe a word help us support the needs of our neighborout of your mouth? So many local residents hood. We need to make a healing and it starts seem unreachable today because they are so in the hearts of each one of us.” To contact St. John A.M.E. Church call tired of believing in good change and never seeing it happen. I hope to change that. We 305-665-1191 or visit the website at will have a series of community-wide meet- www.stjohnnamesouthmiami.com. ings here at the church and invite all local See St. John pictorial page 11 affected residents and city officials to please
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Elks’ $4,230 aids dystrophy; Coco Plum women help children Gloria Burns GLORIA’S GAB South Miami/ Coral Gables Elks supported the Muscular Dystrophy Association Telethon Sept.4 in a big way. Especially impressive was Kateri Davis, honored for raising $4,230 for Elks Lodge 1676 in the MDA “Lock Up” program. Davis, SM/CGE’s “jail bird,” was arrested, handcuffed and “incarcerated” at Ruth Chris’s Steak House in Coral Gables. Once jailed, Davis rallied her friends, Elks members and even her husband’s clients to help post bond. With bail set at $2,500, she challenged everyone to exceed that amount, finally raising the grand total of $4,230 in the Lodge’s name. Also participating during a TV check presentation: Bill Cassidy and Bill O’Brien (who manned phones) as well as Reata Cassidy and Annie Goodrich, accompanying Kateri to the “station.”
By the way, all interested in line dance lessons can join the fun at South Miami/Coral Gables Elks Lodge, 6304 SW 78 St. Next scheduled classes: Wednesday, Sept. 21, and Monday, Sept. 26. Cost is $5 per person for ‘drop-ins’ with no membership required for a lesson. ‘Absolute beginner’ instruction starts at 6:30 p.m., beginners at 7 and intermediates at 8. In other Club news, 90 women gathered for a recent fund raiser at the GFWC Coco Plum Woman’s Club during “Ann’s Fourth Annual Tea Party.” Donning favorite hats, the ladies enjoyed a lovely afternoon with $2,750 proceeds donated to Patches in Florida City, a nursing center providing 12 hours of nursing care to children and youth up to age 21with extraordinary medical conditions. It’s just one of many outreach community services involving this club and others who make up the General Federation of Women’s Clubs. The women of the Coco Plum Club, located at 1375 Sunset Drive, celebrate their 100th anniversary in February 2012. Those interested in joining this worthwhile group to serve the community should tel. 305-665-5731 or e-mail <dcpscarol@aol.com>.
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get started and becoming a 501c3 not-forprofit,” said Harrell. “Over the years, we have remained small but have accomplished many big things.” The Alliance is run solely by volunteers, has received grants from The Children’s Trust had seen nearly 100 successful students graduate from the tutoring and mentoring programs. However, intense challenges remain in serving the youth of South Miami. “We have fought hard for everything we have accomplished here and there are many challenges ahead. Funding is down for all not-for profits and we are no exception,” Harrell said. “It was a blessing to receive the check from Mr. Mendez and the folks at South Miami Hospital, but we still need more help to serve our kids. Our mission is to help them improve their grades so they might get into college and ultimately come back to their hometown and give back their skills and knowledge to future youth.” Although Harrell indicates that city offi-
cials have embraced the work of the South Miami Alliance for Youth in the past, today it is not so easy to rally support from officials. In particular, Harrell is distressed with the school board and the establishment of the J.R.E. Lee Academy for International Education Charter School. “We sent letters to the school board about J.R.E. Lee’s future to no avail,” Harrell said. “The charter school was established before we even knew about it. I have lived and worked here my entire life and you don’t just spring up something like this in our back yard and surprise us with it.” Although the new J.R.E. Lee is to be a hybrid charter school with the Miami-Dade County School Board still involved in operations, Harrell remains skeptical, as do many local officials. “They have to show me they are committed to the kids in our immediate geographic area as we have proven to be over the many years of our service. I have to see it to believe it,” she said.
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Family Day at The South Miami Farmer’s Market Saturday September 24 from 9am to 2pm BY LEE STEPHENS
Family Day at The Farmer’s Market To celebrate quality family time, the South Miami Farmer’s Market/Earth Learning, South Miami Hospital and the Informed Families South Miami Drug-Free Coalition have teamed up to present Family Day at the Farmer’s Market from 9am to 2pm, Saturday, Sept. 24th at City Hall. The celebration offers free food and fun for families of all kinds, but with a purpose: Family Day is a national movement to encourage parents to eat dinner with their kids. It was launched a decade ago by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University after research found that teens who have infrequent family dinners are more likely to use alcohol, tobacco or marijuana. In keeping with the theme, Family Day at the Farmer’s Market will feature a free meal for attendees as well as health screenings; a bounce house; face painting; storytelling by the Carrollton School of the
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Sacred Heart Honors Thespian Troupe; cooking demonstrations by market vendors and Pastazzi, a fast, gourmet pasta purveyor recent to the South Miami restaurant scene; a sushi rolling station by perennial favorite Splitsville; family fitness activities by South Miami’s own FootWorks and demonstrations by “Soccer” Tom’s; music and more! Activities will run from 9am2pm, with the meal to be served from noon to 2pm. Attendees are encouraged to come by bike and Metrorail to support the Farmer’s Market’s focus on earth-friendly living. Those paying with EBT/SNAP receive a discount on the first $20 purchased. For more information about Family Day or the Informed Families South Miami Drug-Free Coalition, contact Margaret Sotham, (305) 856-4037 or msotham@informedfamilies.org. For more information about or to become a vendor at the South Miami Farmer’s Market, contact Chelsea Wilkes at chels0289@gmail.com.
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spot. We simply suggested a few minor changes and we were encouraged by city officials last year to do so.” Outgoing RSMA President Amy Donner agrees. “The city told us at the time that any reasonable suggestions would be granted, we sent reasonable suggestions. For example, take away the valet in front of OMG Burgers and use the one in front of Old Lisbon only at night. It made Beverly Kagan Jewelers very happy because the lunch valet was hurting the business and Old Lisbon did not need it at that time.” Other area merchants in agreement with the suggested modifications to the valet system include OMG Burgers, Dan Marino’s, Town Kitchen and Bar, and Nikita. Cooper, who has been a downtown merchant for 26 years now, says she has personally witnessed the area growth and hoped that through the RSMA (a group of business owners with a vested interest in downtown commerce) they could work together with the city to modify the system slightly to make it more effective. Cooper adds, “In those late morning, early afternoon hours on the weekday from 11am to 1pm no one can park in the valet for a short term visit to the area and I’m sorry but we do not need three separate valets mid-day on a Wednesday. We were simply trying to streamline the process to make everyone happy.” Adds Donner who was President of the RSMA while the initial meetings took place last year: “The valet companies are awesome. The merchants want the service and our survey confirmed that. We were simply hoping to work together to make minor tweaks.”
Since the original meeting of the RSMA and city officials last year, changes in code enforcement management have taken place and the police department is now in charge according to Code Enforcement Director Carmen Baker. Baker explained, “We mainly deal with obstructions to the right of way in our department and not necessarily valet issues beyond signage. There are still plenty of parking spaces in the city. You just might have to drive around a bit to find them.” Baker also explained that bagged valet spots are rented and that whether or not they are actually in use at the time or not, the city continues to receive revenue for those spots. “Those spots are rented and pre-paid just as if a car was parked there.” Chief of Police Orlando Martinez de Castro sent a letter recently to the RSMA declining implementation of their recommendations. They thanked the group of business owners for their efforts and said they look forward to continuing to work together however “after careful consideration we feel that the current valet operations in the downtown area are the best option for the City of South Miami and its merchants.” Chief Martinez de Castro goes on to say: “It is my belief and that of my staff that parking in the downtown area at best is precarious and that the valet system provides greater efficiency, which allows a greater number of patrons to visit our downtown area. We believe that presently the elimination or reduction of any valet services at this time would have a negative impact which will eventually reduce our availability to provide parking spaces for visitors and patrons.”
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Why must we think of our banks as too big to fail? R. Kenneth Bluh • – VIEWPOINT – • KENNETH’S COMMENTARY Six years ago, if someone wanted to buy a home but had poor credit and no verifiable income, they could go to almost any mortgage broker and make application for what was then call a “no-no” mortgage. No proof of good credit, no proof of income to make monthly payments. Did it matter that the mortgagor, the guy who borrowed the money, couldn’t make payments for more than a few months? Of course not — the prevailing logic was that the value of real estate was always going to go up. After a few months he would sell the house, make a profit, put the money in the bank and go out and make another deal. It seems no one saw the folly in what was happening. There was no way the value of homes could continually grow. Eventually no one could afford or would want to buy homes at their inflated values and the whole housing market would come crashing down — and it did! What happened to all the mortgages that
lenders were making without asking any questions about the borrowers ability to make payments? They were bundled together in multimillion dollar securities and sold to investors too awed with the prospect of high yields to spend any time looking at the mortgages backing up the securities. Rating agencies, Standard and Poor as well as others, said they were Triple-A quality investments, as good as U.S. Treasury obligations, but with a much higher rate of return. So, like lemmings, the investors of the world followed the guy ahead of them and purchased the overrated securities. They never thought to ask if anything could be that good. Naturally, it didn’t work out as planned. Values soared. They went out of reach of the average American. Homes went into foreclosure by the tens of thousands. Homeowners lost their homes and investors lost their investments in the mortgage-backed securities. Everybody lost. You lost; I lost; banks around the world lost. The economy of the world lost as we slid into a recession. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the two big federal government “sponsored” agencies, purchased billions and billions of dollars of these mortgage back securities. The losses got so bad, that the federal government had to take our tax dollars and bail out Fannie
and Freddie. As of the last accounting the two agencies have lost more than $30 billion in mortgage investments that that they purchased from 17 banks for a little over $196 billion. And the losses are still growing. The federal government, now the proud owner of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, has decided to go after the banks that sold them the lousy investments. The federal government is looking to the banks for over $30 billion in restitution to make good what was lost buying their mortgage backed securities. I can see how this will play out. The federal government will spend millions in legal fees and court costs to sue the banks in an effort to get back the $30-plus billion lost. The government will more than likely win. The banks will pay. Then the same federal government that just received the $30-plus billion will say, “Hey, some of those banks, as we said before, are too big to let go under. We must give them $30-plus billion plus millions more they spent on legal fees and court costs to unsuccessfully defend themselves. If not, they will go under.”
Such is the folly of Washington. We, you and I, elected these officials to office. There is no one to blame except ourselves. No, that’s not completely true. We also can blame the millions of citizens who are “too busy” to try and understand what is going on with our elected officials and the administrators they hire to run our government. Just once in a while turn off Sex in the City or the football game, read up on what is happening with our county government, our government in Tallahassee and in Washington. Then when election time rolls around you will understand the issues, make intelligent decisions and vote.
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Annual Signature Chefs Auction set to benefit March of Dimes BY NANETTE MOLINA
One of South Florida’s most popular annual food and wine charity events, the March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction, will return for its 14th year on Thursday, Oct. 6, featuring chefs from dozens of Miami’s most popular restaurants. The event, presented by Goya Foods, begins 6:30 p.m. at the Westin Colonnade in Coral Gables. Celebrity emcee Jackie Nespral of NBC 6 will host the evening and Dr. Deise Granado-Villar of Miami Children’s Hospital will be honored for her continuous support of the March of Dimes. This year’s extravaganza will feature some of Miami’s top chefs, including event Chef Chair Paula DaSilva, 1500° at the Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach; Host Chef Thomas Russo, Westin Colonnade, Coral Gables, as well as Chef Tim Andriola, Timÿ Restaurant; Chef Tom Azar, City Hall–the Restaurant; Chef Timon Balloo, Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill; Chef Sean Bernal, Blue Door Fish; Chef Andre Bienvenu, Joe’s Stone Crab; Chef Michael Bloise, Sushisamba dromo Restaurant; Chef Alberto Cabrera, The Local; Chef Jamie DeRosa, Geoffrey Zakarian’s Tudor House; Chef Fernando Desa, Goya Foods; Chef Alexander Feher, InterContinental Miami; Chef Daniel Ganem, Kane Steakhouse; Chef Jouvens Jean, Sawa; Chef Jonathan McCaan, Atrio Restaurant & Wine Room at the Conrad; Chef Jorge Montes, Chef George Catering; Chef Makoto Okuwa, Makoto Restaurant; Chef Ralph Pagano, STK at the Gansevoort; Chef Didier Pouzier, Azul Restaurant at the Mandarin; Chef Luis Quant, Por Fin; Chef E. Michael Reidt, Area 31 Restaurant & Bar, and Chef Patricio Sandoval, Mercadito Midtown Miami. Other participants to date include
Ms. Edda Martinez of Edda’s Cake Designs and Ghirardelli Chocolate. “People love Signature Chefs Auction because they get to enjoy a variety of fine wines and dishes from Miami’s top restaurants,” said event chair Erin Knight, senior vice president of Private Banking at Stonegate Bank. “And at the same time, they have the satisfaction of knowing that they’re helping the March of Dimes in its mission to ensure that all babies are born healthy and full-term.” In addition to a stellar roster of local celebrity chefs and amazing food, guests will enjoy wines and champagnes from the world’s finest vineyards and distilleries, courtesy of Southern Wine and Spirits. Aside from a “who’s who” of attendees, this year’s event promises exciting entertainment as well as live and silent auctions featuring an array of items including dining packages, fine wine and champagnes, travel and hotel stays in exotic locations, fine art pieces, and other specialty items, with all proceeds benefiting the March of Dimes. This year’s event image, Untitled Wine, was created by renowned pop artist and philanthropist Romero Britto. In addition to presenting sponsor Goya Foods, sponsors of note include Perry Ellis International, Future Energy Solutions, Marjorie D. Raines, Miami Children’s Hospital, TD Bank and Publix Super Markets Inc. VIP tickets for the event are $250 per person, which includes admission to the exclusive VIP Champagne Reception at 6:30 p.m. General admission (7:30 p.m.) tickets are $150 per person. All proceeds from the event benefit the March of Dimes. The Westin Colonnade is located at 180 Aragon Ave. in Coral Gables. For more event information and sponsorship opportunities, call 305-477-1192 or visit <marchofdimes.com/florida>.
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Commissioners to hear citizens’ concerns about budget The Miami-Dade County Commission is holding its annual budget hearings during September when residents are able to voice their opinions on the proposed FY 2011-12 budget. The second public hearing is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 22, beginning 5:01 p.m., at the Stephen P. Clark Center (SPCC), 111 NW First St., in the Commission Chambers on the second floor. Any resident may register to speak for two minutes during the hearing by signing up at the speakers’ registration table in the SPCC lobby. Due to the high number of speakers anticipated, registration will be open starting at 3 p.m. Miami-Dade Transit will extend Metrorail and Metromover service if the budget hearing ends after normal operating hours (after midnight). Metrorail parking facilities also will remain open. MiamiDade Transit will have a northbound and southbound train waiting at the Government Center Station to provide service after adjournment of the budget hearing. It is recommended that the public proceed to the Government Center Station platform immediately following the hearing. The Miami-Dade Cultural Center parking garage located at 50 NW Second Ave., the
Hickman Garage located at 270 NW Second St., and the 140 West Flagler Garage will be available for parking for the budget hearings. These are the only three facilities to be used for parking for this event. Additionally, the Bottega Express Restaurant and Café located in the lobby will be open late to serve patrons. The main restaurant, open until 8 p.m., will be offering a variety of pastas, sandwiches, and other meals for purchase. Likewise, the café will be serving coffee, soft drinks, espresso, ice cream and assorted pastries late into the evening. LOCAL MCDONALD’S OFFERING BEHIND-THE-COUNTER LOOK Come participate in an exclusive behindthe-counter look at McDonald’s, the menu quality, people and commitment to the community. The local Open Doors event will take place on Sept. 20, 5 p.m., at the McDonald’s located at 4180 SW Ninth St. You will be among a select group of community members participating in this fun, informative and interactive experience. You’ll sample the latest menu items, including two new Hispanic taste-inspired options, new mango and pineapple real fruit smoothies.
COMMUNITY NEWS BRIEFS Come learn how McDonald’s menu has evolved and how the ingredients go from farm to table. You will discover how McDonald’s became the U.S. restaurant industry’s No. 1 purchaser of apples and what it takes to deliver the Big Mac’s custom “build.” For more information about this event, call 305-929-9715 or send email to <natalie@thinkbsg.com>. MILITARY HISTORIAN ANTHONY ATWOOD TO SPEAK AT MAYFLOWER LUNCHEON Military historian Anthony Atwood will be the featured speaker at the William Brewster Mayflower Colony luncheon meeting on Sept. 23, starting at 11:30 a.m., at the Coral Reef Yacht Club in Coconut Grove, 2484 S. Bayshore Dr. The luncheon cost is $25 and includes beverage (coffee, iced tea), entrée, and dessert. Atwood, a Navy Reservist, will speak on the rich military history of South Dade
including the blimp base, German submarines, air fields and prisoner of war camps. He is spearheading the Miami Military Museum and the Veterans Memorial honoring all branches of the armed services. To make your reservation, or for more information on the Society of Mayflower Descendants, contact Clara Waterman Powell, Colony Governor, at 305-7945665 or by email at <MayflowerPowell@aol.com>. GIRL SCOUT COUNCIL OF TROPICAL FLORIDA TO HOST A GIRL SUMMIT ON OCT. 15 The Girl Scout Council of Tropical Florida Inc. will host a Girl Summit for The Future of Girls on Oct.15, from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail. The Girl Summit will feature Kirsten
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BY GLORIA BURNS Having moved their offices to Coconut Grove several months ago, Tonkinson Financial now has a new look with their recently installed signs. Those signs along with the Peacock
adorning the front entry adds texture and color to the area. Driving North on US1, just past 27th Ave, one can see that Tonkinson Financial has truly arrived. A family owned business, Tonkinson Financial manages money for their mid-
dle class clients. Rick Tonkinson, founder and president, has been a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) since 1991. His son, Steven, the firm’s Managing Director, has been a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) since 2006. Together, father and son co-manage more than $200 million in assets with an average account size of approximately $150,000. That figure is well below the minimum account size of other financial service organizations as the Tonkinsons cater to the small investor. As such, their focus is not to maximize profits, but to minimize the losses. Rick prides himself on being “boring and dull,” which means safe, secure, and stable. If you are one of the more than 300,000 cars passing by their new offices daily, and are living paycheck-topaycheck, giving them a call may be the best decision you ever make.
Rick Tonkinson is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Practitioner who started his first job as a paperboy at age 12. Rick Tonkinson and his family focus on the financial planning needs of working people. Tonkinson Financial Inc. is located at 2398 South Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL. 305-858-1628 Securities and advisory services offered through Commonwealth Financial Network, Member FINRA/SIPC, a Registered Investment Adviser. Fixed insurance products and services offered by Tonkinson Financial Inc. are separate and unrelated to Commonwealth.
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MIAMI CHILDREN’S CHORUS PRESENTS UNITED WE STAND CONCERT, NOV. 6 Come experience a traditional and experimental form of classical music on Nov. 6, at 5 p.m., as the Miami Children’s Chorus presents the United We Stand Concert, at the Miami Beach Community Church, 1620 Drexel Ave. This free event will celebrate the cultural diversity of the residents and visitors of the Miami Beach community. For more information, call 305-662-7494 or visit <www.miamichildrenschorus.org>.
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Zoo Miami: Wear pink on Oct. 1-2, get in for $10 BY LAUREN VANDENBERG
The Zoological Society of Florida and the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Miami/Fort Lauderdale Affiliate have formed a new partnership to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month for all South Florida. Using the zoo as an open setting for the community to gather in support of loved ones and the cause, adults and children ages 3 and older who wear something pink on Oct. 1 and 2, will be admitted to Zoo Miami for $10. Children age 2 and under get in free. Visitors not wearing pink will be able to enter at regular admission prices. The inaugural Pink Days event, projected as an annual program, will galvanize the community during the first weekend of October to celebrate the efforts of Susan G. Komen for the Cure and bring survivors and loved ones together for an inspiring day at Zoo Miami. Through interactive programs such as the Tree of Wishes presented by Baptist Health Breast Center and the South Florida Ford Flamingo Garden, visitors will have a chance to make a wish or leave a memory at the zoo. Other activities will include photo opportunities, pink-themed animal enrichment, health screenings, a scavenger hunt, and more. In addition, participants in the Oct. 15 Race for the Cure will be able to pick up their race packets or register for the race during Pink Days. “We are committed to creating impactful relationships with organiza-
tions such as Komen and with the residents of South Florida,” said Benjamin H. Pingree, president and CEO of the Zoological Society of Florida. “Pink Days exemplifies the importance of having a healthy, vibrant zoo that is committed to education and positive family experiences, helping to strengthen our community.” The Zoological Society of Florida and the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Miami/Fort Lauderdale Affiliate are looking to target a family audience with key awareness and information on breast cancer, adding an animal twist with some facts about cancer in animals. Pink Days activities include: • $10 admission for all visitors wearing pink; • 15 percent off an Annual Pass for visitors wearing pink; • Ford Warriors in Pink scarves given to the first 1,000 visitors each day; • Commemorative pink flamingo ribbon posters; • Souvenir pink flamingo lawn ornaments (with a donation); • 20 percent off all pink products at the zoo gift shops, and • Exhibitor booths with information, activities, giveaways, and screenings. Zoo Miami is located at 12400 SW 152 St. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; ticket booths close at 4 p.m. Parking is free. Annual Pass holders and children age 2 and under enter free. For more information, visit online at <www.zoomiami.org> or call 305-2510400.
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Fun for the family awaits at Fairchild’s Butterfly Days BY PAULA FERNÁNDEZ DE LOS MUROS
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden and the Miami Blue Chapter of the North American Butterfly Association once again will host Butterfly Days at Fairchild, a weekend of events celebrating butterfly appreciation, conservation and education, taking place from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 24 and 25, at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. Explore the fantastic world of butterflies with Fairchild’s packed agenda for the weekend. Learn to identify Florida butterflies, take a butterfly walk with South Florida experts through the Lisa D. Anness Butterfly Garden at Fairchild, learn about butterfly conservation, engage in children’s activities throughout the day and choose from various butterfly plant sales. Highlights include: Lectures — Stop into one of the many lectures and presentations throughout the weekend to learn about conservation, butterfly gardening, photography and more. Also, don’t miss the opportunity to have books signed by some of our leading butterfly experts. Lecturer’s include: Rick Check, naturalist and author; David Wagner, professor, University of Connecticut; Marc Minno, scientist, St. John’s River Water Management District; Roger Hammer, interpretative naturalist and author; Cindy David, Butterfly Garden designer; Georgia Tasker, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden; Linda Evans, vice president of the Miami Blue Chapter of NABA; Becky Smith, vice president of the Miami Blue Chapter of NABA, and Jason Lopez, Living Collections manager, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden.
Educational Activities — Do butterflies and moths change color to survive — or do they mimic their predators as a trick? Learn how butterflies survive in their habitats with hands-on activities and fun for the whole family. Also learn how to create your own butterfly haven at home. Butterfly Attracting Plants and Herbs — Looking to create your own butterfly garden at home? Pick up attractor plants and herbs and learn which plants are best for your backyards. Local Organizations — Learn what local non-profits and conservation organizations are doing to help protect our native butterfly population. Marketplace — Pick up the latest garden accessories, handmade silk scarves with beautiful butterfly prints or munch on gourmet eats from local vendors and food trucks. Butterfly Walk and Survey takes place 9 a.m. Saturday only. Take a hike around Fairchild and through the natural butterfly habitats to see some of South Florida’s rarest species. The hike will be led by Linda Evans, Miami Blue Chapter of NABA; Joe Barros, president of Tropical Audubon Society, and Elizabeth Golden, park biologist at Bill Bags State Park. Butterfly walks often are led off off garden paths and may take over an hour to complete. Closed toe shoes, sunscreen and water are encouraged for walk participants. Fairchild is located at 10901 Old Cutler Rd. in Coral Gables. Admission is $25 for adults, $18 for seniors, $12 for children ages 6-17 and free to children ages 5 and under as well as Fairchild members. Information is available online at <www.fairchildgarden.org>.
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Synagogue to offer live streaming of Jewish High Holy Days services BY SUSAN LICHTMAN
When Jews celebrate Rosh Hashanah this month, Bet Shira will become the first Conservative congregation in South Florida to stream the sound of the Shofar online, live, over the Internet. Through <www.betshira.org>, anyone can now access a link and enjoy Bet Shira’s services live, in real time, thanks to a generous donation by long-time congregants Betty and Roberto Horwitz. “Being sick or incapacitated should not be a reason to be disconnected from Jewish life and one’s community, especially in today’s day and age,” Betty Horwitz said. “From our point of view, community is what binds us to our common tradition and our present. Community is what helps us understand our place in today’s day and age.” One year ago, Steven Shere, a founding member of Bet Shira Congregation, was seriously ill and not able to come to the synagogue to enjoy services with his family or his community. The patriarch of one of Bet Shira’s oldest and largest families, he was devastated and his family was heartbroken. When Bet Shira’s Cantor Mark Kula learned that Shere and several other homebound Bet Shira members could not come to synagogue to hear the stirring Kol Nidre and Avinu Malkenu melodies on Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year for Jews, he suggested a quick fix — connect them to services through the families’ cell phones. Describing the challenge of arranging open cell phones on the bimah, Kula remarked, “It wasn’t a perfect fix, but it was appreciated.” Shere’s daughter, Melissa Beek, called the experience “exceptionally moving. My father was so grateful to be connected to our family and community through the prayers he had heard his whole life. Like my great-grandpa, Max, always said, ‘Singing is the sign of a happy heart.’ Listening to Cantor Kula sing made my father’s heart full.” When the Horwitz’s learned about the cell phones on the bimah, they were
touched. Right after the holidays, Roberto called the rabbi and cantor with the idea for the live streaming project and offered to sponsor it. “For someone to be isolated from his community on Yom Kippur would have been intolerably sad,” noted Bet Shira’s Rabbi Brian Schuldenfrei. “We felt that if we could do something about this situation, then we should.” The synagogue’s staff and lay leadership worked together to bring live streaming to Bet Shira. “Special thanks are due to the Horwitz family, for their vision and determination in making this mitzvah [good deed] happen,” Kula said. Though relatively new, live streaming is a fast-growing way for listeners and viewers to watch everything from sporting events and concerts to political broadcasts and now, religious services. Bet Shira’s services will now be available online in dorm rooms, hospital rooms, living rooms, and more. Rabbi Schuldenfrei said that embracing live streaming technology “is very consistent with how we see ourselves building our synagogue. We want to remove obstacles that inhibit people from making connections. We want to make their entry into our community as easy as possible.” While live streaming is not a substitute for physically attending services, it certainly enhances and strengthens existing connections to the synagogue community. As always, Bet Shira invites members and non-members alike to come to the synagogue to experience a sense of community, enjoy religious services, and participate in an array of programs for all ages. “The world is changing and so is technology,” Schuldenfrei concluded. “When our temple was destroyed in Jerusalem 2,000 years ago, the rabbis took a geographically bound religion and made it portable. The sanctuary located in the temple in Jerusalem was now in our souls and our hearts. Wherever we Jews have lived, we have taken our religion with us and this has helped us to survive. And this is what we’re doing now, with live streaming.”
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Registration open for 16th annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure BY ANA MARQUEZ
Registration is open for the 16th Annual Miami/Fort Lauderdale Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure on Saturday, Oct. 15, at Bayfront Park, 301 Biscayne Blvd. in downtown Miami. Race participants may register as individuals or form teams and start collecting pledges for the power of 10 challenge. Organizers are expecting more than 20,000 participants and 1,500 breast cancer survivors to participate in this year’s Race for the Cure. Activities include a survivor procession and ceremony, 5K run and walk, one mile fun run and tot run to benefit the fight against breast cancer. Registration currently is available online at <www.komenmiaftl.org>. The schedule for Saturday, Oct. 15: 6 a.m., Race Day Registration; 7:30 a.m., Survivor Procession; 7:45 a.m., Survivor Ceremony; 8:30 a.m., Race Begins (5K Co-ed Run and Walk); 8:50 a.m., One Mile Fun Run, and 9:45 a.m., Tot Run, ages 2-7. What started as one promise between two
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sisters is now the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world. Susan G. Komen for the Cure Miami/Fort Lauderdale is part of this national network dedicated to saving lives and ending breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality of care for all, and energizing science to find the cures. Since its inception in 1996, the Miami/Fort Lauderdale Affiliate has raised some $12 million to help fund breast cancer screening, education, and treatment initiatives throughout Miami-Dade, Broward, and Monroe counties.
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Actress Pilar Uribe to speak to breast cancer survivors BY PHYLLIS TEITELBAUM
Finding inner strength and hope during breast cancer treatment will be the focus of featured speaker Pilar Uribe’s presentation at this year’s Breast Cancer Survivors Celebration. The free event for breast cancer survivors, their families and friends is set for Wednesday, Oct. 5, 6-9 p.m., at South Miami Hospital’s Clarke Education Center, S. Dixie Highway (US1) and SW 62nd Avenue. A stage and telenovela actress, Uribe also is a breast cancer survivor with first-hand knowledge of the challenges faced by patients and survivors as well as their loved ones. Diagnosed in 2009, she recorded her entire breast cancer experience and created a documentary to inspire others and help them cope. In the short documentary, which will be shown at the event, she shares what she learned and how it helped transform her life. “I learned a lot about myself during my breast cancer journey,” Uribe said. “I now want to help others move through and beyond treatment with a new sense of purpose.” Other speakers at the celebration include Baptist Health breast surgeons Robert Derhagopian, MD, and Gladys Giron, MD; cancer specialist Grace Wang, MD, and plas-
tic surgeon Brad Herman, MD. More than 20 community organizations will have displays and exhibits of interest to breast cancer survivors. There also will be entertainment and a light dinner. The event is free, but space is limited. Reservations are required. Call 786-5963815. The celebration is hosted by Your Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support Group. “We began in 1997 as a small event just for our group, but because it was so well received, we expanded it into a much larger community event,” said Linda Burrowes, founder of Your Bosom Buddies. The support group meets the third Thursday of every month at South Miami Hospital. Baptist Health South Florida is the largest, faith-based not-for-profit healthcare organization in the region. Baptist Health includes Baptist Hospital, Baptist Children’s Hospital, South Miami Hospital, Homestead Hospital, Mariners Hospital, Doctors Hospital, West Kendall Baptist Hospital, Baptist Cardiac & Vascular Institute and Baptist Outpatient Services. Baptist Health Foundation, the organization’s fundraising arm, supports services at all hospitals affiliated with Baptist Health.
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Seaquarium launches ‘Hopetober’ to aid breast cancer awareness BY MICHELLE PALOMINO
Miami Seaquarium will go pink this October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, as it welcomes its guests with the opportunity to make a contribution to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure and save 50 percent on general admission. The park also will encourage its visitors to get involved in other ways by transforming several park locations with the iconic pink color. The offer starts Sept. 26 and continues until Oct. 31. To participate, guests may visit <www.facebook.com/MiamiSeaquarium> for a donation form. “Hopetober is a new campaign initiative aimed at creating awareness and funds for breast cancer research,” said Andrew Hertz, Seaquarium general manager. “We’re excited to be joining forces with Susan G. Komen for the Cure and its missions in education and research funding.” Susan G. Komen for the Cure is dedicat-
ed to saving lives and ending breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find the cures. Since its inception in 1996, the Miami/Fort Lauderdale Race For the Cure and the Affiliate have raised approximately $12 million and reached hundreds of thousands of women and men through educational outreach. For additional information or to volunteer, call 305-383-7116 or visit <www.komenmiaftl.org>. Miami Seaquarium, South Florida’s most popular tourist attraction, is a familyoriented marine-life park open to the public 365 days a year. The park provides visitors with a greater understanding and appreciation for marine life through shows, presentations and marine-life exhibits. General admission to Miami Seaquarium is $38.95 and $28.95 for children (ages 3-9). More information on Miami Seaquarium is available online at <www.miamiseaquarium.com>.
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Local author releases her third book; first to be Disney movie BY LINDA RODRIGUEZ BERNFELD
book is that everyone should go for their passion. “Nobody should be afraid to try new things This is a wonderful fall for Palmetto Bay so you can discover what you like,” she said. resident Danielle Joseph. She is celebrating “I happened to be the lucky one. I was the oldest of five children. I was the release of her third lucky I got to try new book, Pure Red, and she is things. All of that has finally able to talk about helped me in my writing.” the movie that has been She decided to follow made based on her first her passion to write when book, Shrinking Violet. she quit teaching to stay Disney optioned the home when her first son book very close to its was born. release a couple of years “I’ve always loved ago and just announced it books and children’s has finished shooting the book,” she said. “I always movie, which will run on wrote in a young adult the Disney Channel. The voice.” movie is headlined by Pure Red was written Debby Ryan, one of the before either Shrinking Disney Channel’s rising Violet or her second book, stars. Called Radio Rebel, Indigo Blues. However, it the movie is expected to Danielle Joseph wasn’t quite ready, so after air in early 2012. Ryan has –––––––––––––––––––––––––– she sold the first two she been in the Disney Channel series The Suite Life on Deck and went back and revised Pure Red. “It’s the same story. I had grown as a will star in the new series Jessie that prewriter and I used the skills I had from writing mieres on Sept. 30. According to Variety, the movie will fea- Shrinking Violet and Indigo Blues to revise ture Ryan as a nondescript high school junior it,” Joseph said. She currently is writing a middle grade who is secretly the most popular deejay in Seattle. The movie does deviate from the book, geared for kids 8-12. That means her book, as Shrinking Violet is based in Miami two sons are old enough to read it. “It’s a character driven story,” she said. “My about a very shy high school senior who becomes a deejay. The station runs a song- kids are my critics now. They gave the go writing contest and the best songwriter wins ahead to write the story. I’m finding it a lot of fun. I taught middle school and I love that age the chance to take her to the prom. Joseph’s new book was released on Sept. group. It’s a hard time. They are unsure of 8. It is set in Miami Beach and is about a high themselves. I’m having a lot of fun with it.” Joseph will be doing a book signing and school girl who is seeking her passion. “She tries art and basketball and ceram- reading at Books and Books, 265 Aragon ics,” Joseph said. “Pure Red has a lot to do Ave. in Coral Gables, on Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. The signing will include a teen art show put with art. Her dad is a locally famous artist.” Joseph said if there is one thing she wants on by the Education Fund for Excellence in readers to come away with from reading the Miami-Dade Public Schools.
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Most adults know Mike Lupica from his newspaper columns and ESPN. But most kids know him from his upper middle grade/young adult novels that revolve around kids and sports. Lupica has written a number of adult novels including mysteries and one that become a made-for-TV movie (he wrote the screenplay). But his future as a novelist changed dramatically when he wrote his first kids’ book. “Travel Team was quite accidental. I had no plan to be a young adult writer,” he said. The inspiration for the book came when his younger son was cut from a travel team. He took all the players who has been cut and put together a travel team. They went from losers to winners. “It was one of the greatest experiences in my life,” Lupica said. “I knew I had seen something great.” He thought about writing a book, so his agent told him to put together an outline. The book was sold on the strength of the outline and Travel Team came out in 2004. “We printed 20,000 copies as a first run,” he said. “The book ended up selling half a million copies.” And it still is selling. He said one of the reasons the book caught on is because that feeling of devastating loss in sports is universal. “You think it only happens to your kids,” he said. “It resonated with parents.” Best of all, the book resonated with boys who were reluctant readers. “It’s been tremendous,” he said. “I got to be known as the king of the reluctant readers.” He had an inkling that Travel Team might be well received when his sons began hovering over his printer waiting for new chapters to read. But what really surprised him was when his wife read the first two chapters and told him that the best thing he had ever written. “It’s nice you can use your immaturity to help the family,” he said. “I write the story now that I would have wanted to read when I was a kid.” Last November, while on a book tour, he was visiting his parents before doing a book signing when inspiration hit him.
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He started scribbling on an envelope, using both sides, trying to get the ideas down as fast as they hit him. That evening, he took the envelope with him to the signing and asked the kids if the envelope looked like a book. They said no. But he took that envelope and the ideas he’d captured and turned it into The Underdogs, which goes on sale Sept. 20. “I had a sense of this kid, this town, this story. I’ve never had a book come out of me like this,” he said. “I love this book.” Lupica usually writes four to five pages a day. His training as a columnist makes it feel like those 900-1,000 words are normal output. He also writes longhand before transferring those pages into type. “Writing has never felt like a job to me,” he said. “It’s pure fun. Once my pen gets moving, I feel like I’m sprinting to keep up. I love to feel my hand on the page.” Lupica will be speaking about The Underdogs on Sunday, Sept. 25, 4:30 p.m., at Books and Books’ Coral Gables store, 256 Aragon Ave.
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‘The Incredible Dogs Show’ debuts at Bicentennial Park Guests who attend the show will be amazed by the talented and energetic canines.
BY GABRIELA LAMBERTUS
Miami will be host to talented world champion and “celebrity” dogs when “The Incredible Dogs Show” debuts for the first time in the U.S. Seen around the globe, this live touring production introduces audiences to an exciting canine show under the Big Top at Bicentennial Park. The Incredible Dogs Show will impress and entertain South Florida beginning Sept. 28. Guests who attend the show will be amazed by the talented and energetic canines. Acts like frisbee, dog diving, obstacle course, weave poles and much more, will have audiences cheering, while the four-legged characters run, jump, leap and sing throughout a memorable 120-minute production. In fact, several of the dogs have been featured in Hollywood films such as Disney’s Life is Ruff and Water for Elephants. The show also showcases Bella and Grit, Frisbee World Championship winners, and Julio, an English Bulldog that specializes in extreme skateboarding and mathematical equations. The Incredible Dog Show is a production pooch lovers won’t want to miss. In an effort to assist the Humane Society of Greater Miami in creating a more loving community for pets by providing shelter and medical care to cats and dogs, The Incredible Dogs Show will donate a portion of ticket proceeds to the non-profit organization. To further encourage the adoption of pets, the Humane Society will have dogs on-site avail-
able for adoption to loving families after some presentations. “The Incredible Dogs Show was originally created to increase awareness about the neglect and cruelty dogs endure,” said Arturo Guzmán. the show’s producer. “More than 50 percent of the dogs in the show have been rescued from the streets or pounds. The show not only promotes pet adoption, but also displays the unconditional relationship between dogs and trainers.” The Incredible Dogs Show is an interactive two-hour live family show, full of music, special effects and constant action. The Purina-sponsored show highlights the unique bond between man and dog, and raises awareness of the mistreatment of animals, while promoting the adoption of canines. Recognized and applauded by worldwide organizations, like Purina and The Humane Society, The Incredible Dogs Show takes pride in being a fun show that also bears an important message. The Incredible Dogs Show is presented under a 40,000-square-foot big top, which takes more than 10 days, 30 men and two cranes to set up. With a total of 25 trainers and 38 dogs, the show has entertained more than 500,000 spectators in eight different countries. Tickets range from $30 to $65 and may be purchased at Bicentennial Park, or online at <www.theincredibledogs.com>. Starting Sept. 28, catch the show Wednesday through Friday at 7:30 p.m. On weekends, catch the show on Saturdays at 11 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m., and Sundays at 1 and 5 p.m.
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Arsht Center ‘Miami Made’ program invites artists to submit proposals BY SUZETTE ESPINOSA FUENTES
The Adrienne Arsht Center’s commissioning program, “Miami Made,” is calling for new proposals from South Florida artists interested in extending the boundaries of the performing arts by creating, writing, composing, or choreographing a new work. If selected, that work may be supported by and presented as a work-in-progress or a completed short work at the Adrienne Arsht Center during the 2012 Miami Made Weekend. Miami Made has been supporting the work of local artists since before the center opened, beginning in 2005. Artists living and working in South Florida are invited to submit proposals for new works in any area of the performing arts, including mixed media, which extend beyond current artistic practices and incorporate new technology. Projects may be of any scale and suitable for performance either indoors or outdoors. In developing their concepts, artists should take into account the range of venues and alternative spaces at the center. (Visit online at <www.arshtcenter.org/tech> for details.) Proposal deadline is Monday, Nov. 14, at 5 p.m. For guidelines, go to <www.arshtcenter.org/miamimade>, send email to <miamimade@arshtcenter.org> or call the Miami Made Hotline at 786468-2094. “Over the past six years, Miami Made has selected remarkable local artists from all disciplines to expand the boundaries of the performing arts,” said Scott Shiller, executive vice president of the Adrienne Arsht Center. “A number of the works in progress have turned into fully realized world premieres — creating a profound effect on the
A rt i s t s l i v i n g a n d w o r k i n g i n S o u t h F l o r i d a a re i n v i t e d t o s u b m i t p ro p o s a l s f o r n e w w o r k s i n a n y a re a o f t h e p e rf o rm i n g a rt s , i n c l u d i n g mixed media, which extend b e y o n d c u rr e n t a rt i s t i c practices and incorporate n e w t e c h n o l o g y. South Florida arts scene — and some have gone on to tour in the U.S. and abroad, We are extremely honored to be part of an incredible process that gives artists the opportunity to develop their ideas in a professional setting.” This fall, the Arsht Center will select several proposals that will receive funding awards of varying amounts depending on the creative needs of each individual project. Selected works may be performed during Miami Made Weekend at the Adrienne Arsht Center in spring 2012. In conjunction with the call for proposals, the Adrienne Arsht Center’s Education and Outreach Department will offer a writing workshop on Oct. 15 and 16 and a presentation workshop on Nov. 19 and 20. (Applicants will choose one day for each workshop.) These workshops will serve artists who wish to enhance their writing and presentation skills.
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MDC launches Ranger Academy for National Parks Services jobs BY TERE ESTORINO
Miami Dade College is adding a new career path for students at its renowned School of Justice, a training program for National Park Service Rangers with support from the Florida Bay Stewardship Fund of the South Florida National Parks Trust and its partner the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA). Members of the Florida Bay Stewardship Fund recently presented a $35,000 check to Dr. Hector Garcia, director of the School of Justice, to establish a training academy for seasonal law enforcement rangers in South Florida. Graduates of the program will be eligible to work as seasonal law enforcement rangers in 395 national parks across the nation, including four national parks in South Florida — Everglades, Biscayne and Dry Tortugas National Parks, and Big Cypress National Preserve. It is the only program of its kind south of South Carolina. “The ranger training academy at Miami Dade College North Campus will provide local residents with the opportunity to protect areas they know and love, like Florida Bay,” said John Adornato, chair of the Florida Bay Stewardship Fund and Sun Coast regional director for NPCA in Hollywood. “This program will create new career opportunities for local students and provide the National Park Service with a diverse pool of qualified applicants who are familiar with South Florida’s national parks and their waters.” The South Florida National Parks Trust and NPCA established the Florida Bay Stewardship Fund in 2009 to provide a private source of funding to protect Florida Bay in Everglades National Park through education, enhanced law enforcement and science. Since its inception, the fund has sought to identify, recruit and train qualified rangers to patrol Florida Bay, a shallow marine lagoon where knowledge of the water is essential. Two South Florida students previously
received scholarships from the fund to attend a training academy in North Carolina. Both students now work as rangers in Everglades National Park. The establishment of a training academy in Miami will open this opportunity to more students and expand the pool of applicants for South Florida’s national parks. “We are extremely pleased to partner with NPCA, the Trust and especially the parks on this innovative and needed program” Dr. Garcia said. “Partnerships such as these build community and protect our fragile environment at the same time.” The first students are expected to begin classes in January or February 2012. Graduates of the 15-week program will receive a certificate of completion that will allow them to seek employment as seasonal rangers at national parks nationwide. Students must be 21 years of age and pass a medical exam, a physical fitness test and a background check. Tuition costs are estimated at $4,000 per student. The first graduation is anticipated in May 2012. Miami Dade College plans to market the program on the MDC television network, the college’s website, and through weekly information sessions for students. The college’s director of communications, Juan C. Mendieta, is a board member of the South Florida National Parks Trust and was involved in efforts to establish the training program. “It’s not often I get to wear both hats,” Mendieta said. “This is truly a win-win situation for all involved, combining the energies of several highly respected organizations. Our hope is that this is the start of many good things for years to come and becomes a model of excellence and collaboration.” Miami Dade College is the nation’s largest institution of higher education with an enrollment of more than 174,000 students. It is the nation’s top producer of Associate in Arts and Science degrees and awards more degrees to minorities than any other college or university in the country.
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New World School to host its first All-Alumni Reunion BY MARIA M. FLORES
Celebrating its 25th anniversary, New World School of the Arts (NWSA) will be hosting the first NWSA All-Alumni Reunion on Friday, Oct. 14; Saturday, Oct. 15, and Sunday, Oct. 16. A call has been sent nationally to every high school and college alum who has roamed the halls of New World School of the Arts since its inception in 1986 to join in this very special action-packed, funfilled, network-and-reconnect weekend. The three-day event will take place at the NWSA Artseen Gallery and at the NWSA building in downtown Miami as well as several other venues throughout Miami. The total cost for the three-day event is $75 per person. Guests may register online at <nwsa.mdc.edu> or by phone at 305-2373852. More information is available by email at <nwsa.alumni.reunion@gmail.com>. “During its first 25 years, New World School of the Arts has grown from humble beginnings to superstar status through the talent and achievements of its alumni,” said Jeffrey Hodgson, interim provost for New World School of the Arts. “This is the perfect opportunity to bring everyone who has been part of the NWSA experience together to celebrate and reconnect, to get reacquainted with old friends and new family members. “All of the activities planned are meant for everyone to enjoy their time together to remember the ‘good old days’ and to share with one another the latest news. When I think of each year’s graduation celebrations I can only imagine the fun and excitement we will have together multiplied by 25 years.” Hundreds of graduates from the Class of
1988 through Class of 2011 are expected to participate in the activities and festivities that have been in the planning stages for more than six months. The following agenda is filled with surprises to keep NWSA attendees engaged and excited throughout the event. Thanks to the generous support of Bank of America and the NWSA Foundation Board, this entire weekend is underwritten to reduce the cost to alumni. Activities include: Friday, Oct. 14, ArtsMix @ ArtSeen, Artseen Gallery, 2215 NW Third Ave. in Miami’s Wynwood area. Guests will have the opportunity to mix and mingle at Artseen, New World School of the Arts’ studio and gallery space in Wynwood. Saturday, Oct. 15, Open House and Master Classes, NWSA (MDC building #5), 25 NE Second St. in downtown Miami. Alumni will have the opportunity to reconnect and relive their most treasured moments at NWSA. Activities include Yoga, Continental Breakfast, Open House featuring academic and artistic faculty, Master Classes and hands-on artistic experiences led by faculty and alumni. NWSA’s 25th Anniversary Celebration will take place at Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail on Watson Island. This celebration will be bustling with festive presentations, entertainment and an amazing three-course dinner to honor and celebrate the alumni that have contributed to 25 years of excellence in the arts. Sunday, Oct. 16, Beach BBQ Bash, Crandon Park on Key Biscayne. A Texas Style BBQ and loads of entertainment for the whole NWSA family will be the perfect culmination to the NWSA All-Alumni Reunion.
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Way to go, U2 BY GRETEL SARMIENTO
Lisa Hayes was a teenager when she decided to skip school one day and not lie about it. She came clean with her mother and warned her that nothing would stop her from standing in the endless line to get tickets for U2. That was in 1992. During the summer, the Irish band’s explosive 360° Tour hit Sun Life stadium with a massive stage presence and all the energy the four hearts from Dublin could deliver. Hayes was there too. She was one of thousands who had waited years to see the band perform. When they finally came onstage a little after 9 p.m., the surreal steel machine known as The Claw came to life and everyone let go. “Thank you, Miami. Muchas gracias. And thank you for your patience,” said Bono to the crowd, dressed in all black. The Edge on the guitar also wore dark clothes while band members Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen balanced it out in white. People of all ages and backgrounds came for this moment. They danced to In The Name of Love, Miss Sarajevo, Zooropa, City of Blinding Lights and sang whenever Bono gave them the chance, which he graciously did several times. The crowd also responded to his calls for freedom, peace and love and grew emotional when old footage of the band in its younger days appeared on the giant TV screen. South Florida fans expected the political references and the lead singer’s famous moans, but they did not expect a personal greeting (“Hello Miami”) from NASA Commander Mark E. Kelly and from Burmese political prisoner Aung San Suu Kyi, who thanked them for their support. Aside from the touching broadcasts, highlights included the performances of A Beautiful Day and Where the Streets Have No Name. During the song Hold Me Thrill
Me Kiss Me Kill Me, red laser lights emanated from Bono’s leather jacket. Later, white lights illuminated the entire stadium. For everyone in the audience, it was as if celestial lights had taken over the whole space. The band also played the popular With or Without You, before ending the night with Moment of Surrender. With his glowing microphone now turned blue, Bono took off his jacket and said, “Good night Miami. Thank you. America is a great idea. We love your country.” It was the vision of this band that has grown up together that allowed for such an emotional performance and dramatic stage. Reports had The Claw standing at four legs/tentacles, but from higher seats it looked as if it had hundreds of arms and legs. The fortunate crowd at ground level melted with the centerpiece spectacle and their palms floating in the air gave the illusion of a mechanic animal gone wild. Nobody really knows if the spectacle was a spider from outer space or a spaceship carrying aliens. The fact is that it cost more than $20 million and delivered the feeling the band wanted for this tour, which holds the record for highest-grossing tour of all time. The Rolling Stones’ Bigger Bang Tour held the previous record with $558 million. If waiting is any indication that an amazing show is in the works, such as a wine getting better with time, then South Florida fans will probably not mind waiting even longer for U2 to come back. In the meantime, should your kid ever ask you what U2 360° means, explain that it is the formula for the hottest, biggest concert that toured the planet, at least up until 2011. If they do not believe you, tell them to skip school one day and get in line with you for U2 tickets when the next show rolls around. That will test their patience, but ultimately change their life.
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Inaugural Youth Commission panelists chosen to serve BY JASON ZABORSKE
The Florida Children and Youth Cabinet inducted the first Youth Commission to the State of Florida on Sept. 1 in Orlando. The Youth Commission will serve as “state representatives” for youth across the state and uphold an efficient and effective partnership to implement the vision and mission of Florida’s Children and Youth Cabinet. The panel consists of 12 students from across the state including local representatives: Monica Dyches of Miami Palmetto Senior High, Lorenzo Babboni of Coral Gables Senior High, and Philip Koeing of Christopher Columbus High School. Students were chosen for the panel based on their responses to questions on their application as well as their demonstrated leadership abilities throughout their school and community. They will serve a one year term as members of the Youth Commission and attend local meetings of Florida’s Children and Youth Cabinet. As the Youth Commission, each of the students will assist the Cabinet with issues facing Florida’s youth, engage the Cabinet on current issues the Youth Commission believes are most important to Florida’s youth, and encourage Florida youth to get more involved with the Commission and Cabinet.
Their duties and responsibilities will include providing recommendations, advice and assistance to Florida’s Children and Youth Cabinet as needed during tenure, host monthly Youth Commission conference calls to discuss and address topics that may be assigned to the Youth Commission by Florida’s Children and Youth Cabinet, and collaborate with liaisons from state agencies represented on the Cabinet (i.e. attend additional meetings, conferences and discussions as needed). The Commission will serve a term until Feb. 28, which means organizers already have begun taking applications for next year’s Youth Commission. Applications are available on the Children’s Week website at <www.childrensweek.org>. Candidates selected will first participate in the “Teens Only” Town Hall meeting. The event is free, open to the public and takes place on Tuesday, Jan. 31, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., at Tallahassee City Hall during the Children’s Week “Capitol for a Day.” The event will be taped for statewide broadcast on The Florida Channel. Youth from across the state are encouraged to attend, as there will be an opportunity for audience questions. For information about the “Teens Only” Town Hall Meeting visit online at <www.childrensweek.org/townhallmeeting>.
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Guiness: Mazda MX-5 most popular two-seat roadster Ron Beasley LET’S TALK CARS Mazda’s popular little Miata has been around for more than 20 years and it just keeps getting better with age. Mazda now calls the nifty two-seat sports car the MX-5 Miata and they have added a retractable hardtop and other 21st Century technology, but the basic car remains the same — a simple, fun roadster at an affordable price. Mazda has stuck to that simple concept and — with more than 850,000 sold to date — the MX-5 is the most popular two-seat convertible sports car in the world, according to the Guiness Book of World Records. Refreshed for 2009 and updated in 2010, the MX-5 is basically unchanged for 2011. The heart of the MX-5 is the very responsive MZR-series 2.0-liter engine, making 167 hp (158 hp for automatic transmission models). The MZR is light and compact, with chaindriven double overhead camshafts, a lightweight flywheel, variable intake valve tim-
ing, electronically controlled port fuel injection and coil-on-plug ignition. It revs smoothly to its 7,200 rpm redline (6,700 rpm with an automatic transmission) and delivers 140 pounds-feet of torque at 5,000 rpm for fun driving throughout the rev range. It reacts to driver commands exceptionally quick and offers progressive power delivery. The engine is mounted front mid-ship for excellent handling balance and nimbleness. It uses an aluminum block and head for lighter weight and structural rigidity, improved performance and refinement. Variable intake valve timing improves low-end torque and high-end power. The engine has a forged steel crankshaft, forged steel connecting rods with floating wrist pins, revised pistons with stronger wrist pin bosses, stiffer valve springs and an engine oil cooler. The MX5 comes standard with a closeratio five-speed manual transmission and a six-speed manual gearbox is available, with gear ratios close-stacked to enhance the driving. A six-ratio Sport A/T automatic transmission also is available and it allows for improved acceleration and freeway maneuverability. Paddles mounted behind the steering wheel for command upshifts, while buttons positioned
Mazda MX-5’s retractable hardtop raises or lowers in 12 seconds. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
on the spokes are for downshifts. The latest MX-5 has the iconic feel of the earlier generation Miata, but the body is shaped to make the cockpit the widest portion of the car and it has a roomier, safer design that still has the compact look of a lightweight sports car. The front has an aggressive face with a five-point grille and sculpted triangular front fog lamp bezels. The easy-to-lower-and-raise ragtop remains available, as does the nifty power retractable hardtop model on the Touring or
Grand Touring trim levels. Opening and closing in just 12 seconds, Mazda says it is the fastest power-operated retractable hard top in the U.S. Base price on our 2011 Mazda MX5 test vehicle was $30,925. 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>.
East Ridge Honors “Every Day Heroes”
Residents at East Ridge recently honored the City of Cutler Bay’s finest during an “Every Day Heroes” ceremony. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Residents of East Ridge Retirement Village, a continuing care retirement community, recently honored the City of Cutler Bay’s finest during a special “Every Day Heroes” celebration ceremony in remembrance of the September 11th tragedy. Barbara Sims, resident and chair of the East Ridge Retirement Town Hall, presented appreciation plaques to representatives from the local police de-
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Barbara Sims presents an appreciation plaque to Sergeant Angela Berry in recognition of the Cutler ever is necessary to protect and serve Bay Police Department’s dedication to East Ridge our residents. They are our everyday residents. heroes.” –––––––––––––––––––––––
The brunch and appreciation ceremony was attended by Cutler Bay Mayor Ed MacDougal and Boy Scout Troop 314, who performed a special flag presentation and led the Pledge of Allegiance. East Ridge’s onsite Health Services team was also recognized during the event.
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