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BY LESTER ALEXANDER Athletic Program Coordinator
f you are a resident of Sunny Isles Beach or just lucky enough to visit, you become instantly aware of the many splendid experiences of which to enjoy. The City of Sunny Isles Beach, surrounded by its breathtaking scenery, offers some of the finest shopping, night life and leisure past times in South Florida. But did you know throughout the year the City of Sunny Isles Beach also offers a variety of remarkable recreational and competitive sport programs for youth, adults and seniors? Beginning in August, the Cultural and Community Services Department will begin accepting registration for its Fall sports programs. The Fall Sports lineup includes adult and youth programs such as baseball, basketball, cheerleading, soccer, volleyball and more! There are also programs for teens and pee wee participants (under the age of 7). Our City sports programs are inclusive, memorable, beneficial, and most importantly fun! Whether you are a seasoned player, beginner or simply want to make
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How we sp ent this summ er.. .
Specialty Camps — Camps of Choice
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Community Center Coordinator
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ity of Sunny Isles Beach has completed another successful program: Summer Camps 2013, provided by Cultural and Community Services at Pelican Community Park. Almost 600 children were able to attend those camps this summer. Along with the general and sport camps, 10 weeks of Specialty Camps were offered in 6 exciting specialties: Fine Art, Movie Makers with Legos, Musical Theatre, Circus, Ballroom Dancing & Hip Hop and Lego Robotics. Specialty Camps give children who have strength or interest in a certain area, the opportunity to focus on a particular skill and interact with other children with the same interests. Perhaps a child is a budding dancer or musician; maybe he or she has a passion for painting, or interested in acrobatics and cir-
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PHOTOGRAPHY BY LEAH EINWALTER
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Chief Fred Maas Baseball Field newly renovated with artificial turf BY SYLVIA FLORES
Assistant CCS Director
rtificial turf, a surface of synthetic fibers made to look like natural grass, is an innovative product which started to become widely known in the 60’s. This product provides several benefits including lower maintenance costs, increased playability with fewer injuries (due to the field’s even playing surface and durability), and environmental benefits (i.e. they are pesticide-free and save on water). City leaders, with continued passion for and focus on community parks, are constantly striving to improve our park system, to provide the highest quality of outdoor space for the residents of
Chief Maas Baseball Field
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PAGE TWO Sunny Isles Beach SAWGRASS MILLS MALL 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2013 This mall is a great place to be in the summer heat, with over 300 outlet, factory, designer and specialty stores. There are also 2 food courts, restaurants and a movie theater; something for everyone. Heavy walking is necessary. Participants will meet at the designated pickup location at 4:00 pm to board the bus for home. The price for the trip is $5.00 with Resident ID and $10.00 without. Congratulations, Brian Boyle, you are the page two contest winner. Thanks for reading page two, come to the Visitor Center to collect your prize within two weeks, which ends September 3, 2013. BINGO 3:00 – 4:00 PM WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2013 SIB GOVERNMENT CENTER, COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 18070 COLLINS AVENUE
Upcoming Ev ents: Aug. - Sept. 2013 The Department of Cultural & Community Services hosts events throughout the year. Here you will find a listing of the upcoming city events, and any important information you should know in order to attend. For more information on any of these events call 305.792.1706.
BINGO 3:00 – 4:00 PM WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2013 SIB GOVERNMENT CENTER, COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 18070 COLLINS AVENUE Come sit with friends and neighbors and test your luck at bingo. Win gift cards or cash prizes. Participation is $2 per person but call ahead to 305.792.1706 to reserve your seat. MT. SINAI BLOOD PRESSURE & GLUCOSE SCREENING 9:00 AM – NOON, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2013 Take care of yourself, let the qualified health professionals from Mt. Sinai check out your pressure and sugar. Cholesterol Testing is only offered in January and July sessions. Located in the First Floor Meeting Room, Government Center, 18070 Collins Avenue. No reservations required, first come, first serve basis. MT. SINAI LECTURE SERIES 10:00 AM – NOON, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2013 SIB GOVERNMENT CENTER COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 18070 COLLINS AVENUE Learn about the many aspects of your health by attending these informative and free lectures offered once a month. Free but reservations are required. Call to the Mt. Sinai public relations staff at 305.674.2600.
Come sit with friends and neighbors and test your luck at bingo. Win gift cards or cash prizes. Participation is $2 per person but call ahead to 305.792.1706 to reserve your seat.
DISNEY ON ICE, BB&T CENTER BUS LEAVES AT 5:30PM THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2013 SIB GOVERNMENT CENTER Enter a world of wonder where heroes and hearts prevail. The show begins at 7:00pm and will return approximately by 10:00pm. Tickets are located in Section 111, row 14 & 15, moderate walking required. The price with SIB Resident ID is $20, Non-residents $25.
SIB TALENT SHOW 7:00 -9:00 PM SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2013 HERITAGE PARK (19200 COLLINS AVENUE) Come prepared to be entertained by the talented adults and youth that live right here in our City. Last year’s contestants gained valuable experience towards future performances. The audience clearly enjoyed the many varied selections presented on the stage. To register for the contest email kfernandez@sibfl.net or call 305.792.1706 and ask for Kathy. MAI KAI DINNER & SHOW BUS LEAVES AT 3:30PM SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2013 FT. LAUDERDALE The roaring drums sound the beginning of the island revue. Experience the romantic Hawaiian wedding dance and the fire knife dance while eating exquisite cuisine. 5:00pm seating, bus returns approximately 9:30pm. Minimal walking. The price for the trip is $61 with SIB Resident ID and $66 Nonresidents.
BINGO 3:00 – 4:00 PM WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 SIB GOVERNMENT CENTER, COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 18070 COLLINS AVENUE Come sit with friends and neighbors and test your luck at bingo. Win gift cards or cash prizes. Participation is $2 per person but call ahead to 305.792.1706 to reserve your seat. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
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Wandering & Pondering Wise One
Albert is considered a very wise man. talk. He didn’t say a word as I began to tell Seem like everyone wants his advice even him about my problem. I got so involved though he doesn’t go around offering it. He that I seemed to talk endlessly as we sat has outlived two wives both of whom pass- there eating our lunch, Albert sat there ing away with different cancers. when I felt that I had just about Somehow because of this, he opened my inner thoughts right seems to be expected to know there at the table. He just sat what people go through and his there as I was talking and eating advice is sought on all matters. the lunch we had both pretty People respect what he says even much consumed through as of though he really doesn’t go my thoughts that I had laid out. around offering it. He noted that I had stepped talkThe thinking has become that ing and was waiting to have DAN PALMER if you ask Albert for his advice on Albert advise me of my problem. personal matters you will get an answer “What do you think I should do about it?” that you will appreciate because he isn’t He took a sip of water chewed on the remtrying to impress anyone. However his rep- nants of his sandwich. utation has grown without Albert ever He then came up with a massive sigh and pushing himself. Maybe that is why his seemed deep in thought. Then he looked at advice is so wanted. In fact not so long ago, me and said, “I can understand why this I felt that I needed his advice on a personal affects you but answer this question for me problem and he invited me to have lunch “What do you think you should do about and talk about it. I felt that he would listen it?” and from his experience he might be able to Albert is so wise people always come to help me. him with problems. They love his answers We picked a place to eat and sat down to and advice.
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CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH SEPTEMBER 2013 CALENDAR OF MEETINGS AND EVENTS
Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. Special Master Hearing – Code Enforcement Violations David P. Samson Commission Chambers, Government Center, 18070 Collins Avenue
Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. Opening RFQ 13-08-01-Design Build Services for Gateway Park Pedestrian Access Improvements First Floor Meeting Room, Government Center, 18070 Collins Avenue Thursday, September 12, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Free Blood Pressure/ Glucose Screening First Floor Meeting Room, Government Center, 18070 Collins Avenue
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new friends or get in shape, check out City of Sunny Isles Beach Sports. You will be amazed by yet another treasured experience courtesy of City of Sunny Isles Beach. For registration or more information contact the Cultural and Community Services Department at (305) 792-1706 or visit us on the web at www.sibfl.net.
Friday, September 13, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. Mini-FLOW (Florida Licensing on Wheels) First Floor Meeting Room, Government Center, 18070 Collins Avenue
Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. City Commission Workshop – Agenda Review Fourth Floor Conference Room, Government Center, 18070 Collins Avenue
Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. Special City Commission Meeting: 1st Budget Hearing David P. Samson Commission Chambers, Government Center, 18070 Collins Avenue Wednesday, September 18, 2013 from 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Sunny Serenade Concert Heritage Park, 19200 Collins Avenue
Thursday, September 19, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. Mt. Sinai Lecture Series David P. Samson Commission Chambers, Government Center, 18070 Collins Avenue Thursday, September 19, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. Regular City Commission Meeting David P. Samson Commission Chambers, Government Center, 18070 Collins Avenue Saturday, September 21, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. Sunny Isles Beach Talent Show Heritage Park, 19200 Collins Avenue
Thursday, September 26, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. Special City Commission Meeting: 2nd Budget Hearing David P. Samson Commission Chambers, Government Center, 18070 Collins Avenue Jane A. Hines, CMC, City Clerk All persons are invited to attend these meetings. If a person decides to appeal any decision made at such meeting or hearing, they will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, all persons who are disabled and who need special accommodations to participate in any meeting because of that disability should contact the City Manager at 305-947-0606, no later than 48 hours prior to the proceeding.
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AT&T contribution to communities in schools of Miami to help more teens graduate from high school
Photo Caption (L-R): James Dominique, Assistant Principal, Miami Edison Senior High School; Leon Maycock, Assistant Principal, Miami Edison Senior High School; Maria Johnston, Regional Director-External Affairs, AT&T Florida; Melida Berroa, Communities In Schools of Miami Site Coordinator; and Elizabeth Mejia, Executive Director of Communities In Schools of Miami
There is nothing more detrimental to a person’s future than education. That’s why AT&T is focused on helping at-risk students graduate high school. The company recently made a $37,633 donation to Communities In Schools of Miami, Inc. to support site coordinators at North Miami Middle School, North Miami Senior High School, Miami Edison Middle School and Miami Edison Senior High School. Miami-Dade is recognized as one of the lowest performing school districts in the country, with one-in-four students not graduating on time. Communities In Schools’ school-based site coordinators help connect struggling students with academic support, mentoring, counseling, afterschool programs, career development, and health care services. These necessary resources will increase the chance of high school completion and address the dropout crisis. “We want to invest in organizations that are making a measurable impact on the students they serve and Communities In Schools is doing just that,” said Maria Johnston, Regional Director-External Affairs, AT&T Florida. “By coupling this contribution with the power of our employees, we hope to take our collaboration to the next level and help even more students graduate high school ready for college and careers.” With support from AT&T last year, nearly 425 Communities In Schools of Miami students received mentoring, tutoring and counseling services. The result? Ninety-five percent of the students remained in school, 84 percent improved their grades and 84 percent demonstrated reduced behavioral incidents in schools. “AT&T has demonstrated unparalleled leadership in supporting efforts to create a 21st century education system and American workforce,” said Elizabeth Mejia, Executive Director of Communities In Schools of Miami. “We are grateful for AT&T’s support and long-standing collaboration.” The recent donation to Communities In Schools of Miami is part of a $2 million AT&T contribution that will boost the impact and sustainability of the Communities In Schools network nationwide. Since 2008, AT&T and the AT&T Foundation have provided more than $8.5 million in funding to Communities In Schools and local affiliates. The support is part of AT&T Aspire, a $350 million commitment to education, and one of the largest-ever corporate commitments to address high school success and workforce readiness.
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Community Shuttle Bus Revised Publix Stop Effective Monday, August 19, with the start of the new school year, the City of Sunny Isles Beach Community Shuttle Bus schedule will be amended as follows: The Bus will use the 183 Street bus stops and will not enter the Publix parking lot during the morning when school starts nor in the afternoon at schools dismissal at the following times: Monday / Tuesday / Thursday / Friday Morning G reen Line: North @ 8:20AM Orange Line: South @ 8:10AM Blue Line: South @ 8:25AM Afternoon G reen Line: South @ 3:10PM Orange Line: North @ 3:20PM
Blue Line: North @ 3:35PM Wednesday Morning G reen Line: North @ 8:20AM Orange Line: South @ 8:10AM Blue Line: South @ 8:25AM Afternoon G reen Line: North @ 2:20PM Orange Line: South @ 2:10PM Blue Line: North @ 1:35PM
Students are welcome to ride our shuttles at these times along with parents and the buses fill up quick-
ly. It is recommended that Publix shoppers plan your trips around these stops to make it a more enjoyable transportation experience. There are 11 other northbound & southbound stops from Publix that will be more convenient for non-school passengers. Two bus stops are provided on the north & south sides of 183rd street. These bus stops will be used to drop off and pick up students and their guardians going to and coming from school. These bus stops may also be used by residents and visitors. Please keep in mind that during these scheduled departures that both pedestrian and vehicular traffic will be extremely heavy and you are advised to use caution at all times.
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Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Beach K-8 Community School to offer Class for Children with Autism
While it is one thing for a child to struggle socially in school, some children need special attention simply to learn how to engage in conversation, ask a question, or communicate a problem. For residents with young children who suffer from autism, finding a classroom for their child may have just gotten a little easier. Our community school will begin offering this upcoming school year a Pre-K class for young children with autism between the ages of 4-5 years old. With the urging of several community leaders and residents including Mayor Norman S. Edelcup, former Vice Mayor Lewis Thaler, businessman Ranaan Katz, and residents Linda and Hector Ortiz, the Miami-Dade School District agreed to offer a class for young children with autism at the Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Beach K-8 Community School. The goal of the class is to reach out to young children of our community who are diagnosed with autism in an effort to increase their communication skills and enhance their transition to regular classes. With the creation of the class for young residents living in Sunny Isles Beach, parents will have a better option than traveling outside the City for the educational needs of their children. Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a highly varied neurodevelopmen-
tal disorder that appears during infancy or early childhood. ASD occurs in roughly 1 in 88 children in the United States, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Autism is not typically defined by one symptom but rather a combination of symptoms including impaired socialization, impaired communication, restricted interests, and repetitive behavior. Children with ASD generally suffer from impaired social interaction. Children with ASD may withdraw themselves for long periods of time and focus intently on one item to the exclusion of others. They also may have an inability to interpret what other people are feeling or difficulty understanding social cues. According to U.S. News and World Report, studies show that early intervention is the greatest indicator of success in the educational development of autistic children. The new class for children with ASD at our school will provide individualized attention to students with ASD and provide quality instruction to these children, allowing them more opportunities and a great environment to learn. If you need more information about the ASD class, please feel free to contact the administration at the Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Beach K-8 Community School.
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NEW HOURS SIB BRANCH LIBRARY Monday, Tuesday, Saturday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Wednesday, Thursday 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm Friday 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
our World Class City. To this effort, the soccer field at Senator Gwen Margolis Park, and now, the Chief Fred Maas Baseball Field at Pelican Community Park, have been newly renovated with artificial turf. The baseball field gets a tremendous amount of use throughout the year, between the NSE/SIB K-8 School Physical Education Classes, the After School Program, the City’s recreational/athletic programs like baseball and instructional soccer, as well as competitive baseball through the North
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Miami Beach Little League. This new turf will provide for extended durability to survive all of the usage throughout the year, with a great looking field, still intact. Both Sports Fields will have designated usage times free and open to residents, but will also be available for rent, for organized activities/events, through the City’s Sports Field Rental Permit program. For more information, contact Lester Alexander, Athletics Coordinator, at 305.792.1799.
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Wireless connection available at city parks
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Amy: “What I like about Specialty Camp is I am doing what I love. And I like Theater because I love acting and I want to be an actress.”
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cus silks. Specialty Camps offer exciting programs where campers can develop new skills. Each day of camp was scheduled with blocks of time for instruction, practice, and just simple summer camp fun – either outdoors or indoors. Professional instructors ran each specialty camp. At the end of each week parents were treated to a demonstration of what their child had learned. Here are some quotes from our happy campers sharing their summer experience:
Anna: “I love Musical Theater because I get to act, sing, and dance too.”
Michelle: “I love Circus camp because I learned to walk on stilts and rolla bolla. I love Fine Art camp because I learned the Britto art.” Gabriella: “I think Musical Theater camp is great because the counselors are really nice and you get to try out acting.” Abigail: “I loved doing art projects and putting on shows in Musical Theater. I also made a lot of new friends.”
Fine Art Camp offered a great opportunity for children to paint with acrylics in Romero Britto style, create Papier-maché sculptures, and sew soft toy animals. Children learned how to handle a needle and a thread and how to sew buttons while making eyes for their toy pets. Musical Theater and Dance campers were introduced to different dance styles such as Ballroom, Latin and Hip Hop. Theater campers were tutored in singing and acting. These two-week sessions ended with beautiful showcases, Lion King and Alice in Wonderland. Circus Camp students learned basics of aerial arts, juggling, acrobatics, circus style dance routines, and much more. Young acrobats made a colorful presentation at the final Talent Show. The themes of this summer’s Lego Robotics projects were Mars Adventure and Ocean Discovery, where campers were engaged in a hands-on approach to the exciting world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Children used specialized Lego pieces and computer instructions to build robots and program them to follow various tasks and commands. During the Movie Makers – Stop Motion Animation camp, students were making their own animated movie with thousands of Lego pieces, a video camera, and a computer. They edited the movie, added sound effects, music, narration and titles – just like a real movie. The end of camp brought the Summer Camp Talent Showcase, the culmination of the camp activities, which was once again awesome! Joint effort of students, counselors, teachers, coaches, and administrative staff of Pelican Community Park resulted in children’s happy smiles and compliments from appreciative parents. Special thanks go to our Yoga teacher Alvaro Minor and his assistant Teresa Garson for their generous contribution to Summer Camp Tot Lot Yoga program as well as the ongoing free Yoga on the Beach ‘Sunrise Yoga’ program for
adults. This long time city resident is a passionate athlete and yogi who donates his time, talent and professionalism to our City’s Summer Camp. We hope to continue working with Alvaro and Teresa in the future. City of Sunny Isles Beach has opened fall enrollments into the following exciting recreation programs at Pelican Community Center: Musical Theater, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Youth Choir and many more. The complete listing of all City programs for Youth and Adults for Fall 2013, with detailed descriptions and registration requirements, is available in the City’s main publica-
November is Miami Live Music Month 6th Annual Sunny Isles Beach Jazz Fest A Tribute to the Women in Jazz
Celebrating songs of Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, Peggy Lee, Anita O-Day, Billie Holiday and Nina Simone Featuring:Nicole Yarling, Wendy Pedersen, Paulette Dozier and introducing Ashlee Moss accompanied by The Melton Mustafa Orchestra Saturday, November 16, 2013 • 7:00 – 10:00 pm (Gate opens at 6 pm) Entrance fee: $15 • SIB Resident ID Card Holders $10 Heritage Park 19200 Collins Avenue • Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160 For more information visit: www.sunnyislesbeachjazz.com
tion, SIB Living, posted on the City’s website www.sibfl.net, or on cable TV Channel 77. Registrations and classes are held at the Community Center of Pelican Community Park, 18115 North Bay Road. For more information, call Cultural & Community Services Department at 305.792.1706.
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A refreshing Yom Kippur BY RABBI YISRAEL BARON Chabad Rabbi of Sunny Isles Beach
Every Yom Kippur eve, just before Kol Nidrei, I remind the congregation of a beautiful custom. It is called “the children’s blessing.” I then ask everyone to turn to their children who are at their side, or close their eyes as they visualize their children in their mind’s eye. We then take a moment for each parent to give their children a blessing from their heart at this precious moment before Kol Nidrei. On Yom Kippur Day during the Yizkor ceremony we also connect with our departed loved ones through the special prayers honoring their memory. It is important to understand that Yom Kippur is not just an obligation to observe, rather an enriching experience. Many people regard Yom Kippur as a solemn day, where we spend the day in the Synagogue and refrain from eating. Though this is true on the face of it, the inner message of Yom Kippur is more exciting. On Yom Kippur we are given the opportunity to tap into the energizing strength of the soul through song, prayer and fasting. On this one day of the year, we manage to peel back any physical differences among us, and reveal the precious soul which we all have within us. That is why Yom Kippur gives us a chance to strengthen relationships. At a soul level we are all the same, and there is little that separates us from each other. Most of all Yom Kippur is a day that centers us, as we turn off all distractions and concentrate on who we really are and what our purpose in life is. As Yom Kippur concludes, though we may be tired from a day of prayer and fasting, we leave invigorated - as everyone runs home to break their fast with a smile on their face. We feel tired, but at the same time refreshed, because the passion of the core of our existence has been rekindled. This year, the High Holidays come earlier than usual. Rosh Hashanah eve is September 4th and Yom Kippur eve is September 13th. Please join us at Chabad of Sunny Isles Beach on the ground floor of the King David as we experience a friendly refreshing service with world renowned Chazan Chony Zucker. For reserved, or open seating go to www.sunnychabad.org/seats or call 305-792-4770.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, LABOR DAY CLOSED Sunny Isles Beach Government Center Sunny Isles Beach Branch Library Pelican Community Park U.S. Post Office Community Shuttle Bus does not run
SCHULMAN’S CORNER The month of August: History & Celebrations BY RICHARD C. SCHULMAN
City Historian
The name of the month itself honors the famous first emperor of Rome, Cesar Augustus. In America, August does not have a major national holiday, but there are plenty of reasons to celebrate. August is considered to be Harvest Month and the traditional end of summer. Many state fairs are held in this month. Some celebrations that have grown out of this month have historic significance and other days are designated to honor specific groups, objects or concepts in our country. To write about them all would take more space than we have; instead, a few highlights are included here. AUG. 4 – NATIONAL COAST GUARD DAY On August 4, 1790, the Revenue Cutter Service was created by the U.S. Congress. Ten “cutters” were built to enforce U.S. tariff laws. The Revenue Cutter Service became the U.S. Coast Guard in 1915. Families can celebrate U.S. Coast Guard Day by learning more about the responsibilities and functions of this important branch of our military. The Coast Guard plays an extensive role in Homeland Security and helps commercial and recreational boaters. AUG. 6 – NATIONAL NIGHT OUT The National Association of Town Watch (NATW) was founded in 1981 and in 1984 towns around America, its territories, Canada and military bases celebrated the first National Night Out. The traditional “lights on” campaign is celebrated by 37 million people. The event promotes the relationship between police and emergency response agencies and neighborhood residents with cookouts, parades, youth events, safety demonstrations and seminars. AUG. 13 – NATIONAL LEFT-HANDERS DAY On August 13, 1992 the first annual International Left-Handers Day was launched by the then 2-year-old LeftHanders Club. It is a day where left-handers everywhere (13% of the population) celebrate and work to increase public
awareness of the advantages and disadvantages to being in their right mind (the right brain controls the left hand)! Encourage your friends to try functioning as a “lefty” for the day! Fun Fact: Five out of the last seven US Presidents have been left-handers; including our current President Barack Obama.
AUG. 19 – NATIONAL AVIATION DAY In 1939 President Franklin Roosevelt proclaimed August 19 to be National Aviation Day. This day is observed in the United States to celebrate the history and development of aviation. August 19 is Orville Wright’s birthday. He, together with his brother Wilbur, is famous for making significant contributions to powered flight. The Wright brothers’ airplane made that first flight for 12 seconds and 120 feet on December 17, 1903. They were not the first to build and fly experimental aircraft but they were the first to invent aircraft controls that made flight in fixed wing aircraft possible. AUG. 21 – SENIOR CITIZEN DAY Across the country communities celebrate the positive contributions made by senior citizens to our society. This day was declared a holiday in 1988 by President Ronald Reagan. Since then, for that day many organizations have invited seniors for gatherings and some businesses give special discounts. It is also an opportunity to make the younger generation aware of the issues seniors face from social problems, to health needs, to economic disadvantages. AUG. 26 – WOMENS EQUALITY DAY National Womens Day was established in 1971 by Representative Bella Abzug, serving as the first Jewish Congresswoman from New York (19711976). Women: wives, mothers, sisters and daughters, have been active throughout history in a variety of ways. Their contributions have been especially visible around issues involving child labor, women’s rights and health reform and during wartime. This holiday commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment, the Woman Suffrage Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which gave U.S. women full voting rights in 1920 (after a 70-year struggle).
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F i r s t I m p r e s s i o n s : Ou r S ister Cit y Taor mina, Ital y Mount Etna is erupting...
BY SARAH SCHOLL
Three months ago, shortly after arriving in Sicily, I was woken up at 2 am by a phone call from a friend saying, “By the way Etna is erupting, you may want to take photos.” I’m not sure how many people receive phone calls in the middle of the night casually stating that one of Mother Nature’s most wondrously frightening events is taking place directly outside your window and NOBODY IS PANICKING! While I unfortunately missed my chance at shooting one of the many eruptions that took place back in April, last week I was able to take my visiting family on a jeep tour to the top of Mount Etna.
Apart from the sheer thrill of adventuring on an active volcano, the scenery that evolves as you climb higher and higher is surreal. Black ash and volcanic stone extend out into huge precipices that leave you hanging on what feels like the edge of the world. The sensation is similar to that of when you look out the window of a plane and there is nothing but clouds and sky for as far as the eye can see. The volcano appears to be an entirely other world, and it’s especially hard to believe that the freezing, windy, and rocky terrain is still Sicily. By the time we reached the highest point I half expected to see a dinosaur come roaming around our caravan looking for food!
Sarah Scholl is a recent graduate of the University of Colorado in Boulder and the daughter of City Commissioner Bud Scholl. Sarah, who is fluent in Italian, is participating in an educational/work program in Taormina for the summer. She generously agreed to provide our Community Newspaper with a series of informative articles about our beautiful Sister City. (All photography courtesy of Sarah Scholl) ©SarahSchollPhotography)
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Send Your Nominations Now for the Veterans Wall at Heritage Park Deadline: September 1, 2013
BY ALAYNE YEASH Communications Coordinator
The Veterans Wall at Heritage Park (19200 Collins Avenue) displays the names of Sunny Isles Beach residents that have served our country in the military. Every year new names of Sunny Isles
Beach residents who have served in the United States Armed Forces are added to the wall. The Veterans Day ceremony is held on November 11th at 9:30 am each year at the north end of Heritage Park. This year the date falls on a Sunday and every veteran placed on the wall in the past or those new nominees are invited to attend the celebration. A reception follows the ceremony.
Drivers warned not to use hazard flashers during rainstorms… BY CHIEF FRED MAAS
We in law enforcement are not really sure how or when the practice of turning on the vehicle’s “hazard flasher lights” began, but it is important to know it is AGAINST THE LAW. Florida State Traffic Law prohibits the use of vehicle hazard lights unless the driver is in a true emergency or broken down in a hazardous situation that necessitates the use of those warning lights to draw attention or seek help. Rain storms or heavy downpours are NOT a qualifying reason. In fact, it creates just the opposite according to experts. The thought that a driver is coming upon a vehicle with its hazard lights on creates the notion that a vehicle is stalled, stopped or broken down in a lane of traffic, on a highway, a surface street, causing other drivers to take evasive action,
quickly or suddenly, to change lanes. This sudden move can cause accidents to occur as vehicles maneuver to change lanes in bad weather conditions. The results are chain reaction pile-ups and multi-car collisions. The use of hazard lights on a vehicle are to draw attention from emergency services or tow vehicles that you are broken down or in an emergency, requesting assistance, leading responding units to where you are. In reality, a citation would rarely be issued for such a violation as it is difficult enough to respond to all the emergency requests during bad weather periods, much less find the time to issue a citation. However, should an accident be caused by the improper use of the hazard lights or a contributing factor the law does allow for the responsible party to be issued a citation. BE SAFE, NOT SURPRISED!! A better precaution in bad weather conditions is to insure your headlights are on and wipers as well- together!
SIB Branch Library Programs Aug. 2013 Unless otherwise indicated* all Miami-Dade County Sunny Isles Beach Branch classes and programs are held in the first floor Meeting Room of the Sunny Isles Beach Government Center, 18070 Collins Avenue. For information about the classes below, call: 305-682-0726
Adult Job Search and Resume Writing Assistance Thursdays, August 1 - 29, 2013 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Check the next issue for the fall lineup of classes and activities!
Applications are being accepted until September 1, 2013 for this year’s ceremony. Nominate your friends or relatives for this program. A veteran can nominate his or herself for this honor as well. This is a great way to acknowledge someone in your family for their service to our country. Applications are available online at the City’s website at www.sibfl.net or at the Government Center at 18070 Collins
Avenue or Pelican Community Park, 18115 North Bay Road. Please bring proof of honorable discharge from military service and proof of residency in the City of Sunny Isles Beach. Your SIB Resident ID can be used as proof of residency or a utility bill with the veteran’s name. If you miss the deadline, the next opportunity to be placed on the wall will be Veterans Day 2014. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
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• • • RELIGIOUS NEWS • • • Synagogue B’nai Zion
Chabad Russian Center
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200 - 178th Street, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160 Phone: 305-935-6133 E-Mail: beit.rambam@gmail.com Orthodox Sepharadic
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An orthodox synagogue 17395 North Bay Road, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160 www.youngisraelsib.com Rabbi Meir Moshe Haber Meir_haber@yahoo.com Office:305-935-4443 • Cellular 786-395-6420 President Chaim Gidali: 305-935-9095 e-mail: youngisraelofsib@bellsouth.net
200 – 178 Street, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160 For information call: 786-768-7745 Rabbi Lankry or Rabbi Harrar
CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH
www.ChabadSIB.org King David (ground floor) 17555 Atlantic Blvd. SIB, Fl. 33160 Rabbi Yisrael Baron: 305-792-4770 Enjoy a weekly class by Rabbi Yisrael Baron Thursdays 8:00-9:00 pm Shabbat Services Friday Mincha 15 minutes before sunset Shabbat Shacharis 9:30am followed by a Kiddush with the Rebbetzins cholent Shabbat Mincha 15 minutes before sunset High Holiday Services at
Chabad of Sunny Isles Beach
King David - Ground Floor Rosh Hashana Sept. 4-6 Yom Kippur Sept. 13-14
Not Just Yizkor Renowned Cantor Chony Zucker will lead the Services No Membership Required Warm and Friendly Services Hebrew/English/Russian/Spanish Prayer Books Catered Rosh Hashanah Dinner at our location with RSVP To reserve www.SunnyChabad.org/seats 305.792.4770 Limited amount of FREE seating available
250 Sunny Isles Boulevard, Suite 3 In the St. Tropez Building 305-803-5315 Rabbi Kaller
Young Israel of SIB
Currently selling tickets to the public for the high holidays, All are welcome to worship with us. Contact Linda at 305-935-9095 Monday – Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church
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NORMAN S. EDELCUP SUNNY ISLES BEACH K-8 DOES IT AGAIN! Principal, Norman S. Edelcup K-8
BY DR. ANNETTE WEISSMAN
It is with great pride and pleasure that I announce to the community that Norman S. Edelcup Sunny Isles Beach K-8 is an “A” school for the fifth year in a row. There were many changes in the standards this year, but we continued to soar and earned a very strong “A”. As I always say, I am so very proud to be the principal of this great school. For me, the start of the new school year is a time to reflect and a time to project. I want to embrace the programs, materials, ideas that helped our students achieve. I want to revise those things that did not add significantly to our success. I want to blend the old and the new to ensure that our academic achievement standards and civic responsibility remain high. Now, I want to suggest that each family set aside some time to reflect on what worked for them and what needs to be revised. Sit down with your family and ask some tough questions. • Did my children read each night? • Did the children have the supplies they needed to complete their homework? • Did I attend school activities? • Did I monitor my children’s academic performance?
• Did I make certain my children arrived at school on time and in uniform?
After you have answered these questions, discuss with your family what changes you need to make to ensure a successful school year. Write down your answers and recommendations and post them as a reminder to each member of the family that a meaningful learning experience is a team effort both at home and at school. Everyone at NSE SIB K-8 is prepared to embrace the new school year. We will be hosting a Kindergarten and New Student orientation on Saturday, August 17th at 9:00am in the cafeteria. Later that day – at noon - Sunny Isles Beach will be hosting a Back to School picnic in Heritage Park for the students and their families. It will be a fun and informative event so plan to attend. The first day of school is Monday, August 19th and we hope to see everyone on time and in uniform. Please visit our website for information on the opening and closing times for school as well as information on uniforms and school supplies. The entire NSE SIB family will continue to work as a team, with support from the home and community, to ensure that our students are challenged, enriched, nurtured and motivated. We will rededicate ourselves to maintaining the high standards and rigorous curriculum that have earned us a reputation for academic excellence and civic responsibility. Together we will soar to even greater heights.
Northeast Miami-Dade Service Center NOW OPEN to assist residents
North Dade residents won’t have to travel downtown for assistance with basic county services with the new Service Center at: North Dade Justice Center, 15555 Biscayne Boulevard. On October 1st the new office serviced over 100 people on its first day open. Open Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (closed noon - 1:00 p.m.)
• Golden Passport new applications and renewals • Homestead exemptions • Auto tags renewals • Property Tax and Local Business Tax payments • Sale of dog tags • Baby stroller permits • Contractor licensing SOME OF THE SERVICES AVAILABLE ARE:
“It’s not always easy for residents living at the north end of the county to travel downtown or even further south for service,” said Commissioner Sally A. Heyman. “Miami-
Dade is in the business of customer service and it makes a difference when residents and businesses feel like we are accessible to them.” A Miami-Dade staff person will be available to assist residents, as well as an automated computer touch screen that will allow residents to pay their bills and access other services online. Residents can call 3-1-1 for additional information on services provided at this Service Center.
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BEACH PATRONS BEWARE! City Code does not permit glass bottles or containers on the beach. This code, Section 201, is to insure a safe and clean, natural beach environment for all residents and visitors to enjoy. Notice is posted on the signs at all Beach Access points and Samson Oceanfront Park. Please be sure to comply with all City Codes to keep our city safe and attractive for the pleasure of all. Non-compliance may result in a citation, fine and possible imprisonment. For more information about City codes, please contact the Community Development Department at 305.792.1705. Thank you in advance for your continued support and compliance.
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Sunny Serenade FREE concerts return for a new season BY ALAYNE YEASH
Communications Coordinator
The Sunny Serenade Concert Series 2013-14 will kick-off at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 18th this year. Let’s take a look back at how this series got started. Shortly after Samson Oceanfront Park was opened on July 21, 2000, this outdoor concert series began. By September 17th that year, as the first strains of music rolled across the great open space, residents and visitors wandered along Collins Avenue to where an audience sat on blankets and lawn chairs. Later, people learned to expect monthly performances held on the third Wednesday of the fall, winter and spring months. And as intended by those that planned the series, a tradition had begun. The Sunny Serenades were designed to bring a variety of free performances to residents and visitors at an outside venue. The idea was to take advantage of the natural beauty of our City’s location. The big lawn of the seaside park was comfortable, naturally air-conditioned (by the ocean breeze) and centrally located. A stage was rented to elevate and light the performers. For the evening, the park was turned into a concert hall! Occasionally the weather interfered with the fun, but generally ‘Mother Nature’ cooperates and a good time was had by all. Past Sunny Serenade performances have offered local musical groups from all around South Florida including flamenco dancers, classic rock and roll, jazz, latin and caribbean music, popular tunes from the big band era and even an Elvis impersonator. Patrons are encouraged to bring their own chairs, although some seating is provided around the dance floor. Food is available for sale during the event. It is an entertainment event for all ages. Grandparents come with their grandchildren and it’s a toss-up as to who is having the most fun. How many remember this fun concert fact? Three years ago, at the first fall Sunny Serenade on September 15, 2010, our very own talented Sunny Isles Beach Orchestra performed to an enthusiastic audience. This year, the popular Sunny Isles Beach Orchestra will reappear as our ‘opening act’ for the 2013-14 Season. Their music will have you on your feet and dancing the night away. And the audience is in for a special treat. For the past three years, the group has been working on and off to create a new song titled, Which Way Is Paradise – Sunset or Sunrise? We all know they must be referring to Sunny Isles Beach, florida’s riviera! Come out and hear the completed original tune dedicated to our World Class City. Remember, the music begins at 7:30 p.m. but at a new location. While the improvements are underway at Samson Oceanfront Park, Sunny Serenades are moved to the built-in stage at Heritage Park, 19200 Collins Avenue. The great lawn with soft lighting and swaying palms is a great alternate site for these concerts until Samson Oceanfront Park is completed. There are three ways to get there: use the free Special Event SIB Community Shuttle Bus, drive your car and park for free in the garage, or plan your evening walk to the north end of the City and enjoy great music mixed in with some exercise! So for those of you that can no longer hear the music across the street, mark your calendars! Don’t forget, the Sunny Serenade Concerts continue at the same time but new location this fall! Any questions about this or future concerts please contact Cultural and Community Services at 305.792.1706.
SECURITY NOTICE All persons entering the City of Sunny Isles Beach Government facilities may be subject to an electronic metal detector screening/search for weapons. Any individual refusing to be screened/searched for weapons before being allowed access to the city facility and/or meeting will be turned away and advised to leave the premises.
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