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Should US1 Busway become an express toll road?NOVEMBER 5 - 18, 2012

BY CINDY LERNERMayor, Village of Pinecrest

The Village of Pinecrest,Chamber South, theEconomic DevelopmentCouncil and Cutler BayMayor EdwardMacDougall will co-hostthe first ever South DadeTown Hall Meeting on

Wednesday, Nov. 14, from 6-9 p.m. atPinecrest Gardens. We will explore, inspect,discuss and debate the proposed US1Express Toll Lane Project.

There is currently a study under way byMDX (Miami-Dade Expressway Authority)as authorized by the MPO (MetropolitanPlanning Organization) under the authorityof the Miami-Dade County Commission, toput cars and tolls on the 20-mile buswayfrom Kendall Drive to Homestead. Thisstudy is targeted to continue until 2015. Thecurrent proposal is for either a two-tiered,above-grade expressway or a roller coasterseries of overpasses that would be built overkey intersections to create an expressway.

MDX will be invited to provide charts andgraphs in the Hibiscus Room in PinecrestGardens from 6-7 p.m. to explain their plan.

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MoveMiamiDade, a grassroots transitgroup, also will be in the Hibiscus Roompresenting transit alternatives.

The Town Hall Meeting from 7-9 p.m. inthe Pinecrest Gardens Banyan Bowl will bemoderated by former Miami-Dade CountyCommissioner Katie Sorenson. The panelmembers include Javier Rodriguez, execu-tive director of MDX; Tony Garcia, ofStreetPlans.org; Andrew Georgiadis, urbanplanner; and Holly White, a communityhomeowner association representative. Thepublic will be encouraged to submit ques-tions in advance on index cards for thepanel. No questions or statements will beallowed from the floor.

The alternative to a US1 Express Toll LaneProject would be transit. Indeed, in 2002, thevoters approved a transit vision and theFederal Government provided $80 million tofund this vision. The idea of connecting all ofSouth Dade goes back many years. Currentlyserved by Bus Rapid Transit and emergencyvehicles, the transit question becomes: Do weleave the Busway as it is or do we providetrolleys, light rail or tri rail or Metrorail?

As to exactly what transit would or shouldlook like, we leave that to future discussionby the people of South Dade. Our concernnow is that if the US1 Express Toll Lane is

built, the transit alternative will no longerexist. It would then be too late.

The Village of Pinecrest has declared itsconcerns and opposition to the Express/TollLane Roller Coaster alternative by resolu-tion dated Sept. 11, 2012.

The Village Council passed ResolutionNo 2012-55 requesting that the study be sus-pended, the project removed from long-range plans and the focus be re-directed torapid transit improvement as approved bythe voters in 2002.

It is not often that we have an opportunityas a community to stand up and truly beheard and all of us make a difference. All ofthose living on both sides of US1 will begreatly affected by this choice: Do we optfor more roads and tolls (and a roller coasterto boot!) or do we provide a transit alterna-tive to connect the communities of SouthDade with the rest of the County?

We invite, encourage and welcome all cit-izens from Kendall to Homestead andFlorida City to attend this first of its kindTown Hall Meeting. We further invite andencourage all elected officials in Miami-Dade, the Citizens Transportation Board, theMPO representatives, the board of MDX andall interested parties to attend. Let the com-munity be heard and a real dialogue aboutour connectivity to the rest of the countybegin.

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in PinecrestPositivePositive PEOPLE in Pinecrest

Karen Schwartz has been busy during her

four years as a student at Palmetto Senior

High School. The well-rounded senior is an

athlete, dedicated volunteer, honor student

and trusted employee.

Schwartz has been a member of the

Palmetto track team since her freshman

year and has earned four varsity letters in

the sport. Although the mile is her specialty

and favorite event, she also participates in

other races – distance, sprints, as well as

team relays. The daily track practice and

weekly meets, which begin in December

and continue through the end of the school

year, will add to Schwartz’s hectic sched-

ule.

“I’m not a procrastinator, so I manage my

schedule very well,” Schwartz said.

Each year at Palmetto, Schwartz has

ramped up her AP class load to challenge

herself and prepare for college. As a junior,

she took three AP classes and this year she

is enrolled in four.

Because math is one of her strongest sub-

jects, Schwartz is a member of the math

honors club, Mu Alpha Theta. She partici-

pates in numerous math competitions, fac-

ing off against other area high school stu-

dents. She is also a member of the National

Honor Society and English and Science

Honor Societies.

Schwartz serves vice president of Florida

Future Educators of America (FFEA). As

an officer of the club, she worked with fel-

low members to increase student interest

and enrollment this year. She reports that

the efforts have paid off, and membership is

up.

“Our main focus in FFEA is to provide

tutoring services to other Palmetto students

– which is a great service to many stu-

dents,” said Schwartz.

One of her favorite volunteer activities at

Palmetto is Plant the Pride. Each year,

Schwartz joins her classmates for a day of

planting, weeding, mulching and sprucing

up Palmetto’s campus – the very same cam-

pus both her parents attended when they

were in high school.

“It’s a lot of work, but also a lot of fun,”

she said. “It’s a great feeling when you look

around the school and see the results.”

Schwartz also volunteers her time out-

side of her school. She earned more than

360 community service hours when she

volunteered as a camp counselor for two

summers at the Alper JCC summer camps.

“I attended camp there when I was

younger, and really enjoyed it,” Schwartz

said. “This was a way for me to be involved

and give back. The first summer, I volun-

teered as a leader-in-training. The next

summer, I was a counselor-in-training and

led camp activities for the four and five

year olds.”

Schwartz’s volunteer work may be per-

fect training for a career in elementary edu-

cation, one of the college majors she is con-

sidering. On the other hand, working as a

retail sales associate in stores such as

Aeropostale and Abercrombie may have

also sparked her interest in pursuing a

career in business.

Schwartz has plenty of time to determine

her major. The colleges she is considering

offer excellent programs in both elementary

education and business studies. Her top

schools include Wake Forest, Florida State,

University of Miami, Vanderbilt, Boston

College and the University of Florida,

where her father graduated.

By Nancy Eagleton

People who know Palmetto High School

senior Rachel Lynam say she is most defi-

nitely a “positive person.” She always looks

on the bright side and sees life’s challenges

as opportunities to learn and grow.

“When things are tough, I rise above

them,” said Lynam. “This philosophy has

shaped who I am today.”

Like so many, Lynam’s life has been

touched by cancer and she has lost loved

ones to the disease. To honor her family

members, Lynam has volunteered at the

American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.

Through volunteer work in her school

clubs, Lynam focuses on keeping people

healthy. She serves as vice president of

Leo Club – a service organization affiliat-

ed with the Lions Club. The Leo Club

meets once each month and the club’s

main focus at Palmetto is to organize and

manage the school’s blood drives. Lynam

and other club members recruit and regis-

ter blood drive participants, serve pizza

and snacks to volunteers and donors, and

send thank you notes and treats to deserv-

ing participants.

“I’ve been involved with the Leo Club

since my sophomore year,” Lynam said.

“We are working to help save lives.”

Lynam is also a member of the

HOSA/HIV Peer Educators Club. The

club’s mission is to promote career oppor-

tunities in the health industry and HIV

awareness and education. As an active

member, Lynam has attended classes to be

a certified HIV peer educator. She now

gives presentations to promote HIV aware-

ness and self-protection.

Inspired by her volunteer work and her

anatomy class at Palmetto, Lynam is con-

sidering pursuing a degree and career in the

healthcare field.

“I really like my anatomy class,” she said.

“I’ve learned all of the muscles and bones.”

Along with her anatomy class, Lynam

has taken AP and Honors courses at

Palmetto to prepare for college. Child psy-

chology and physical therapy are two

career fields she is considering. Schools

Lynam has applied to include the

University of Miami, University of Central

Florida and the University of Florida. She

has already been accepted to Florida Gulf

Coast University.

Currently, Lynam is busy applying for

scholarships, which she said is actually

more time consuming and difficult than

applying to colleges. During this process,

she has worked closely with her college

counselor at Palmetto, who has helped her

find various scholarship opportunities.

“There are so many different scholar-

ships out there, but you have to work hard

to find them and get them,” said Lynam. “I

actually wrote a paper for a scholarship

application about how milk has influenced

my high school years. I actually love milk,

so this was an easy essay for me.”

Although she is very busy during her sen-

ior year, Lynam enjoys hanging out with

her friends and spending time with her

mom, who, she said, is her “best friend.”

She loves the great outdoors and makes

time to stay fit and healthy by exercising

and going to the gym.

By Nancy Eagleton

RACHEL LYNAM KAREN SCHWARTZ

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in PinecrestPositivePositive PEOPLE in Pinecrest

Palmer Trinity School junior Elliott Harrisspent six weeks this summer attending highschool. He didn’t mind because he wasgoing to the Alexander Muss High School inIsrael. Those six weeks changed his world.

“I feel more accepting and tolerant and I feellike I’ve created a bond not only with my reli-gion, but with my friends, and even my friendswho aren’t even religious or Jewish,” he says.“It felt like adding members to my family.”

What was the best part of the trip? Harrissays it was climbing Mt. Masada at three inthe morning to watch the sun rise and saymorning prayers.

The summer learning program was acontrast from how he spent the summer of2011. That summer he worked as a campcounselor at Concordia Lutheran Church.

“It was very cool. It’s cool to volunteer inall areas of the spectrum,” he says. “Eventhough half my family is Christian, I’venever spent a lot of time at church.”

He helped by setting up for lunch, gettingthe kids prepared to go to the pool andassisting in the classroom.

“I think a lot of little kids like me forsome reason,” he says. “It’s always happyhanging out with children. They are not likeboring adults or grumpy teenagers. Theyare fun to deal with as people.”

Harris enjoyed the time he spent with thechildren.

“It kind of reminded me of my child-hood,” he says. “I was doing things I hadn’tdone since I was their age.”

From the experience, he learned patienceand how to stay calm when everythingaround him was chaotic.

“Once you know them better, they startbecoming your friend,” Harris says. “Onceyou are their friend, they are not acting outas much.”

In accordance with his Jewish heritage,Harris belongs to the youth group at BethAm. He also attends classes on Mondaynight to learn more about his heritage.

“We learn and we talk about topics inJudaism,” he says. “With Beth Am I alsowent to Washington, DC to send letters andto the senators and congress of Florida onlocal Florida issues. We were asking theRepublican senator what he was going todo about climate change and the affects thatwe’re having.”

At Palmer Trinity, Harris is a member ofthe Jewish Culture Club. The club hostsbakes sales to raise money to donate tocharities. The members participate in com-munity service, but the club’s main function

is awareness and discussion about JewishCulture.

He also plays percussion in the band andthe Drum Line. He’s been playing drumssince he was in the fifth grade when he wasa part of a garage band. In sixth grade hetook his talent to the school band.

Along with being in the band, Harris isalso an athlete, competing for the Palmerwrestling team.

“We’ve had two seasons. In the secondseason there were like five people on theteam,” Harris says. “It’s a small school andit’s the newest program.”

The first year he wrestled at 130 pounds;last year he was in the 140-pound weightcategory and this year he’s considered 150-pound, unless he decides to lose weight.

He was one of the first members of theteam that was started when he was in ninthgrade.

“It was a year of a lot of firsts,” he says.“It was the first year of the jazz band, theJewish Culture Club and wrestling, and Iwas a part of all three.”

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BY LEE STEPHENS

Palmer Trinity School has installed a 22-kilowatt solar power system to generate cleanenergy and educate students about sustain-ability energy.

Designed by Solaria Design & Consultingto provide 22 kilowatts of electricity to theschool, the solar electric installation covers1,866 square feet and has 98 photovoltaicTrina solar panels, each producing 225 wattsof electricity. The solar panels power the ath-letic fields and part the school library. Alsoincluded is a solar charging station to givestudents and faculty the opportunity tocharge their computers and cell phones.

“We are very excited about this new initia-tive, which allows us to explore ways tolower our energy costs while extending ourefforts in sustainable education,” said head ofschool Sean Murphy.

Because the school’s new solar power sys-tem is attached to the electric utility companygrid, it provides electricity to the communitywhen not being used on campus. As a result,Palmer Trinity received a rebate from the

Florida Power & Light Co. Palmer Trinity officials officially dedicatedthe new solar power system on Oct. 27 andhonored Julie and Bob Reynolds, parents ofstudent Delaney Reyholds, for their generouscontribution to the project. At the same time,Dr. Leopoldo Llinas, PTS director of sustain-ability, and student Fabiana Vivacquaexplained how the new solar power installa-tion will serve as an educational tool for allPalmer Trinity students. FP&L representativesbrought an electric vehicle to the event andwere on hand to answer questions aboutrenewable energy technology.

“Students are now able to view online, inreal time, the production of the solar panels,analyze how production is affected by weath-er conditions, determine the amount ofmoney saved on energy and calculate thepounds of carbon dioxide averted from theatmosphere,” said Dr. Llinas. “With this sys-tem, our school is transitioning to a futurethat includes more sustainable energy, and ishelping students evaluate energy resources.”

For more information, go to <www.solari-adesign.com>.

Pictured are (front row l-r) students Fabiana Vivacqua, Delaney and Owen Reynolds; (back row l-r) Dr. LeopoldoLlinas, Bob and Julie Reynolds and head of school Sean Murphy.

Palmer Trinity installs solar powersystem to generate clean energy

Pictured isthe PalmerTrinity Schoolphotovoltaicsystem of 98solar panels.

BY LEE STEPHENS

South Florida business and communityleaders came together last month for a fun-filled day at the Deering Bay Yacht &Country Club to raise money for the CancerSupport Community Greater Miami. Thesold-out 2012 Tee Off Fore Wellness Golf& Tennis Tournament attracted a recordcrowd of more than 250 guests and raised$101,000 for the organization.

Guests enjoyed the first beautiful day offall with picture-perfect weather for thewomen’s and men’s doubles tennis tourna-ments, as well as the golf tournament.Volunteers welcomed event participantswith luxury gift bags and giveaways.Guests then enjoyed sampling from pre-miere food and beverage sponsors, mini-break spa treatments and on course con-tests. Following the sporting events, allwere welcomed to the 19th Hole CocktailParty, sponsored by SAP International. The

day was culminated by a poolside celebra-tory dinner featuring a silent auction andluxury special drawing.

Luxury special drawing prizes included aPrada hangbag donated by Capretto Shoes,South Miami; two Breitling watches donat-ed by H&H Jewels and Breitling; a fashionshow and lunch for 25 at Neiman Marcus,Coral Gables; a five-day, Carnival Cruisefor two; and a sports prize featuring anautographed LeBron James basketball, twoMiami Heat game tickets and a chance tospin tunes with DJ Irie.

The Cancer Support Community GreaterMiami (CSCGM) is a non-profit providingfree support services to cancer patients andtheir loved ones. Survivors and activepatients take part in a host of educationalprograms, nutrition and exercise classesand support groups all geared toward help-ing people deal with the non-medicalaspects of coping with cancer day-to-day.

The golf tournament lead sponsor was

Sharp General Contractors and tennis tour-nament lead sponsors were LindsaySpalding & Julie Steven. Additional tour-nament sponsors included Alex RoushArchitects, Atlantic Doors and Hardware,Bancredito International Bank, BestRoofing Services, Carnival Corporation,Computer Systems and Software, CoventryHealth Care of Florida, Cristiano Electric,David Seltzer Law, Dixie YorkCorporation, Elemis Spa, FowlerRodriguez Valdes-Fauli, FundQuest, GYNOncology of Miami/Dr. Nicholas Lambrou& Dr. Troy Gatcliffe; Home Design andRemodeling Show, Kim & Bill Kaskel,Jennifer & Eric Levin, Mechanicool, MegGreen & Associates, Miami Gold Coins,Miami Waste Paper.Morrison, Brown,Argiz & Farra; Packman Neuwahl &Rosenberg; Papa John’s, Perry EllisInternational, SapientNitro, Shell Lumber

& Hardware, Shepherd, Harvey &Associates; Erik Sherman-John HancockFinancial Network, South Miami GOG,Debbie & Robert Sperber, Tracey andLarry Spiegelman, Styles Holdings, JoSzaro, Patricia and Jack Thompson,Turbine Engine Solutions, WilliamsonAutomotive, Pam and Richard Zakheim. The CSCGM is part of the Cancer SupportCommunity (CSC) international network.The CSC is considered to be the worldwideleader in psychosocial oncology. The localaffiliate works in conjunction with SouthFlorida’s leading oncology professionalsand premiere cancer centers. All fundsraised through this tournament and all dol-lars the charity generates stay in Miami tosupport local caner patients and their fami-lies. Since opening in 2002, CSCGM hasserved more than 21,000 people in SouthFlorida.

Cancer support group raises $101,000 with golf, tennis tourneys

Pictured are participants in the 2012 Cancer Support Community Greater Miami Golf Tournament.

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BY LEE STEPHENS

Legendary University of Miami swimteam coach Bill Diaz was honored on theUM campus recently by more than 65 for-mer swimmers and divers who came fromaround the world to pay tribute to him.Diaz, a longtime Pinecrest resident,coached the team for 14 years and was asuccessful Miami-Dade County highschool swim coach before taking the UMjob.

Interim UM athletic director Blake Jamesopened the reunion ceremonies by welcom-ing the returning athletes and presentedCoach Diaz with a warm, personal messagefrom UM President Donna Shalala.

“As head coach, Diaz was the drivingforce that helped establish our swimmingand diving programs as centers of nationaland international prominence,” said Blake,reading from Shalala’s statement. “Yourlegacy remains vibrant today and onecould say that you’re still keeping thescore with the Bill Diaz Scoreboardinstalled at our campus swimming pool.”

Alumni programs director RickRemmert presented Coach Diaz with aproclamation from Miami-Dade CountyMayor Carlos Gimenez and the Board ofCounty Commissioners declaring Friday,Oct. 12, as Bill Diaz Day.

“We want to recognize Coach Diaz andour alumni athletes, and honor their sincerededication to the University of Miami,”said Remmert. “Twenty-five Hurricane

swimmers and divers are enshrined in theUM Sports Hall of Fame. Our hope andour commitment is to reach out, remain incontact and encourage everyone to keepthose great memories alive.”

On Saturday, Oct. 13, Coach Diaz andthe alumni athletes were recognized on thefield during UM-North Carolina footballgame for having 55 All American swim-mers and divers, winning multiple nationalindividual and relay swimming titles andfor placing two Hurricanes — DavidWilkie and diver Greg Louganis — onOlympic teams and winning Gold Medals.

“It truly was a remarkable couple ofdays to have everyone back in Miami oncampus to see each other,” said CoachDiaz. “Everyone took pleasure in renewingold friendships and seeing the modern newUM facilities and the development that hastaken place over the past 40 years,”

In 1973, with the advent of the landmarkTitle IX legislation, the UM became thefirst college in the United Sates to offer aswimming scholarship to a woman underthe leadership of Coach Diaz. Two yearslater, the Hurricane women’s swimmingand diving team won the first of back-to-back (1975-76) AIAW NationalChampionships. Several members of thoseteams were on hand at the reunion to honortheir former coach.

University of Miami athletics is rich inhistory and much of it is enshrined at theTom Kearns University of Miami SportsHall of Fame.

UM swimming & diving teamalumni honor Coach Bill Diaz

Legendary UM swim team coach Bill Diaz is surrounded by alumni and holds a proclamation from Miami-DadeCounty honoring him during ceremonies at the Tom Kearns UM Sports Hall of Fame.

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BY ALANA PEREZExecutive Director, Pinecrest Gardens

Pinecrest Gardens kicks-off theHoliday Season with Miami’sFavorite Band Spam AllStars,and that’s only the beginning.

SPAM ALLSTARS: SATURDAY,NOV. 10, 8 P.M.

Jazz at Pinecrest Gardens presents Grammy-nominated Spam Allstars, Miami’s most covet-ed band and originators of the oh so cool MiamiSound. Join us for a wild intoxicating nightwhen DJ Spam and the Allstars chime in on sax,trombone, guitar, flute, congas, timbales andjust about anything else they can get their handson to make you move your feet. GaryAlexander, legendary guitarist, vocalist and jazzcolumnist says: “They are a tour de force ofworld electro-funk that is blissfully groovy.”Gates open at 6:30 p.m. for delicious pre-con-cert dining by Macy’s catering (use yourMacy’s credit card to collect additional points).

AN AMERICAN SOLDIER’S TALE: SUNDAY, NOV. 11, 7 P.M.

In honor of Kurt Vonnegut’s 90th birthday,Orchestra Miami presents the gripping story ofPvt. Eddie D. Slovick, the only US soldier to beexecuted for desertion since the Civil War, set

to Igor Stravinsky’s unforgettable music forHistoire di Soldat. It’s an emotionally packedfully staged performance featuring four actors,seven musicians directed by Michael Yawneyand conducted by Elaine Rinaldi. When askedby New York Magazine: “It must have beenvisceral to write?” Vonnegut answered: “Yes, itwas. It was a unique event in American history,and The Execution of Private Slovik (the book)was out of print. Slovik deserves to be keptalive.” Gates open at 6 p.m. for refreshments byMacy’s catering. Tickets $25 and $30.

Family Friday: The Pirates, Band ofMisfits; Friday, Nov. 16, 8 p.m.

Family Fridays continue with The Pirates:Band of Misfits. Bruce Diones of the NewYorker calls Pirates “beautifully staged,delightful and exciting.” This wonderful ani-mated feature film features the voices of HughGrant, Salma Hayek and Jeremy Piven.Flashlight tours at 7 and 7:30 p.m., the moviebegins about 8 p.m. and we serve the best hot-dogs and popcorn in town. General admission$5 and children under 2 enter free.

NEXT GENERATION JAZZ ARTIST SHOWCASE:CLIFTON HEIGHTS JAZZ PROJECTSATURDAY, NOV. 17, 8 P.M.

Join us in welcoming The Clifton Heights JazzProject; a conglomerate of eight incredibly talent-

ed musicians from across the country. Lead byguitarist Zach Larmer, these young jazz virtuososhave joined together to bring you fresh material,from original compositions to standard jazz reper-toire turned upside down. Drawing from the clas-sic American songbook, bluegrass, funk, classi-cal, and modern jazz, the Clifton Heights JazzProject has a little something for everyone.General Admission $10, to purchase tickets click

here. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. and refreshmentswill be provided by Macy’s catering.

LEARNING MADE FUN WITH BOTANICAL ARTS AND CRAFTS

Nov. 3 and 17, 2-3:30 p.m. Join us onSaturday Nov. 17, 2-3:30 p.m. for Krafts 4Kids; our wonderfully creative and educationalarts and crafts class. It’s all about learning andit’s all about fun. Children ages 6-11 will jour-ney into the world of the Iroquois Nation andexperience the First Thanksgiving and the foodthat was harvested as they create a work of artto bring home. Classes are limited to 20 chil-dren and the cost is $5 with all materials includ-ed in the price. Call for reservations in advanceat 305-669-6990.

GARDENS GALLERY PRESENTS THE WORKSOF BERRY VAN BOEKEL TOP 100

For 30 years Dutch painter, Berry VanBoekel, has been working on his Top 100 series.This ongoing project is a testament to Berry’slove of music. Every year he compiles a list ofthe 100 most listened to songs and proceeds topaint the musicians. The Top 100 show at theGardens will consist of 100 paintings selectedfrom over 2,000 in Berry’s collection as well asseveral large scale paintings inspired by the nat-ural beauty surrounding his home in Ft. Myers.The show will continue through to Jan. 3.

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BY PRESTON MICHELSON

In the last issue of thePinecrest Tribune, I urgedthe Miami Marlins to keepOzzie Guillen at the helm.As if right on cue, theMarlins cut ties withGuillen a couple of days

later. What’s more, team president DavidSamson confirmed my suspicions later thatweek on Dan Le Batard’s radio show onThe Ticket by saying that “we have beenwith (Larry Beinfest) from the beginningand we believe in him and we believe in theway that he works with us and the way thathe runs the baseball organization.”

It has never been more evident that thisteam does not know what direction it isheaded. I have long maintained the positionthat a manager does not have that much ofa direct impact on the on-field play of ateam — possibly four more wins or lossesin a single season. So, if we can move pastthe shameful on-field product, we can seethat Guillen didn’t deserve this firing.

It was obvious that Guillen had control ofhis clubhouse. After former closer Heath Bellopined of Guillen on the Dan Sileo show that“it’s hard to respect a guy that doesn’t tell youthe truth or doesn’t tell you face-to-face” theMarlins clubhouse came back in support ofGuillen. They forced Bell to listen toGuillen’s rebuttal on another radio show justto show their backing of him.

Moments after the news of Guillen’s fir-ing broke, Marlins starter Ricky Nolascounleashed an expletive-ridden tweet thatsaid, in essence, you have to be kidding me.Ozzie clearly had the respect of the playersin his clubhouse. It would have been logicalfor Ozzie to feel like owner Jeffrey Loriahad his back too, after Loria glibly pro-claimed face-to-face at the beginning of theseason, “You’re the best.”

If it matters, Marlins fans in generalreacted with disgust and confusion. Fansnever become riled up over the firing of themanager. This situation is an exception forseveral different reasons. In desperate needof additional on-field talent, the Marlins areessentially cutting loose $7.5 million ofdead money. Fans have also seen that

Guillen has showed visceral frustrationwith his team’s performance, at times, morethan the players themselves show. Lastly,fans are incredulous that the team is on theverge of having employed six managers ina 418 game stretch.

In any organization that has leadershippositions, followers like to understand themethods of operating. They like to see somekind of plan and believe that the leadersknow what direction they are taking theorganization.

In Miami, we are the audience to twosports teams with track records that arecompletely opposed: The Miami Heat andthe Miami Marlins. The Heat has earned thereputation of being a “class act” to players,fans and, most importantly, the coaches.The Marlins have deservedly earned the rep-utation of bilking fans, underpaying playersand betraying coaches. Marlins fans whohave continued to support the team are leftduped and confused. It is about time for thisteam’s management to show that it knowswhat it is doing; the fans deserve better, theplayers deserve better and the coachesdeserve better.

You built us a state-of-the-art ballpark andfor that, we thank you. But we deserve moreprofessionalism than what we are receiving.I implored Mr. Loria to give Guillen morethan one year. Clearly, that was not the case.He is more than lenient with the decision-maker Larry Beinfest, however. Their busi-ness organization is nonsensical. Mr. Loria,if you want to fill those deep blue seats inyour new stadium with bodies, then turnthese tendencies around.

Preston Michelson is a senior atPalmer Trinity School where he is thepublic address announcer for all varsitysporting events. Contact him on Twitter at@PrestonMich or by email at <[email protected]>.

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BY LEE STEPHENS

Big changes are in store this year forfans of the South Florida InternationalAuto Show. Most notably, the show willofficially change its name to the MiamiInternational Auto Show (MIAS), payinghomage to the alluring destination it hascalled home for the last 42 years.

The show also will be sporting a wholenew look, complete with new exhibits andinteractive elements when it opens Nov. 9for its annual 10-day run at the MiamiBeach Convention Center.

“We are so excited to unveil the new fea-tures of the Miami International AutoShow, and feel the name now truly reflectsthe culture and history of this time-honoredSouth Beach event,” said show chairmanMario Murgado.

Among the new exhibits planned for thisyear’s show is Eco Experience, which willeducate environmentally conscious con-sumers with cutting-edge displays focusedon renewable energy and alternative fuelvehicles. Show-goers will also be able toexperience select electric cars inside on themain show floor, during a first-time-everinside track event.

The redesigned show also will debut itsfirst ever “Topless in Miami” exhibit, pre-sented in partnership with the SouthernAutomotive Media Association (SAMA).This unique showcase will allow guests tofully experience a convertible car in a pic-turesque Miami environment, while neverleaving the showroom floor.

Recognizing the impact of social media,the 2012 show also will offer the hundreds

of thousands of show attendees an opportu-nity to connect and interact with each otherin real time via Twitter. Prominent screenswill be displayed at high traffic pointsacross the show floor, encouraging visitorsto engage in a conversation about theirexperience at the Miami Show.

In addition to the new exhibits, show-goers can also expect to see returningfavorites such as Memory Lane, which willfeature American muscle vehicles and aspecial exhibit showcasing classic automo-biles from Havana. In Million DollarAlley, visitors can fantasize about theirultimate joy toy, a six-figure motorcar.Camp Jeep and an outside test drive pro-gram will put visitors behind the wheel ofpopular new models.

“As always at this auto show, car enthu-siasts and the general public alike can seeand experience hundreds of new cars upclose and personal, all under one roof,”said Murgado. “It’s a once-a-year chanceto get a glimpse of the newest models andto see what the future of the industry will hold.”

Each year, approximately 40 auto manu-facturers fill the hall with several hundrednew cars, trucks, crossovers and SUVs,making this event one of America’s topfive in attendance. The South FloridaAutomobile Dealers Association, whichtoday comprises more than 190 dealershipsin Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach andMonroe counties, has been the officialsponsor of the show since its inception in1971.

For more information, call 305-981-1448 or go to <www.sfliautoshow.com>.

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BY DEBBIE MARTINEZ

My ex-husband isalways calling me on hisweekend with the kidscomplaining that the kidsare not doing chores at hishouse, talking back to him,etc. I have tried in the pastto have us work together

on “house rules” so we are consistent in bothhouseholds but it hasn’t worked. I’m tired ofhim calling me and demanding that I step inand do something. What can I do?

What you can do is tell your ex that on hisweekends he needs to handle his householdissues with the children. As with anythingthat has to be conveyed, do it nicely, butfirmly. Realistically, him bringing you intothe mix to “do something” actually takes thepower away from him as a parent. That isbetween him and his children. I’m not talk-ing about major issues when the two of youshould be on the same page, but the day-to-day “stuff” can frustrate any parent. Whenhe has the children, that is your time to giveyour mind and nerves a break and to rejuve-nate so upon their return you are refreshedand on your game.

My ex has taken to picking and choosingwhat he will and will not follow through onaccording to my MSA. What can I do, I’mgetting overwhelmed and frustrated, not tomention exceedingly angry. This was anagreement we both agreed to.

Welcome to the real world. Lesson #1 inthe divorce game is whatever you bothagreed to doesn’t necessarily translate intofollowing it. My suggestions are as follows:1) Take a deep breath and don’t let this con-sume you, because it can if you let it and,quite frankly, that is probably what he wants.2) When he doesn’t follow through on some-thing, send him an email with the infractionlisted in the subject and in a very businesslike fashion, address the infraction referenc-ing the page and paragraph that clearly out-lines his obligation from the MSA. 3) Create

a folder on your desktop for these emails sothey are all in one place. 4) The least expen-sive way to resolve this would be to mediate;but if he is unwilling, I would suggest seek-ing legal counsel to discuss your options.Just remember that divorce is not fair onmany different levels and you can lose a lotof happiness trying to make it so.

My ex has moved on rather quickly and itappears that he hasn’t missed a beat. Hisbusiness is flourishing, his mistress hasmoved in with him, they travel all the timeand, oh yeah, he got a new car. Meanwhile,I have to start all over and am struggling inevery aspect of my life. When is it going to bemy time?

I hear you and I understand. You, my dear,hold that answer and no one else. Your timestarts when you decide it starts. Stop lookingover the fence in his backyard and put thatenergy and focus on your Plan B. First stepis to change your thoughts from that of a vic-tim to that of a warrior. You can make a bet-ter way for yourself but it begins with onesimple thing — your mindset. Change thatand brace yourself for an amazing ride.

Note to Self: My life begins with me andno one else. I have the power to direct my des-tiny.

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Debbie Martinez is a Certified Life Coachspecializing in divorce, relationships andwomen’s issues. She has given workshops onvarious topics and has offices in SouthMiami. For more information, go to<www.thepowerofdivorcecoach.com>

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BY RAQUEL GARCIA

Throughout the 50 years that the HowardPalmetto Baseball and Softball Association(HPBSA) has played ball in South Dade, theera of Coach Frank Dodge is rememberedwith a special reverence and nostalgia for hisreign as one of the most beloved and win-ningest coaches in the history of the league.

Today the third generation of Dodges —Frank Dodge’s grandson and son of formerHPBSA player Keith Dodge – 10-year-oldTristan, continues the legacy as theyoungest player of the 2012 Dodger’sChampionship team.

Native Miamians husband and wifeFrank and Diane Dodge and their threechildren — Kevin, Kelly and Keith — livedjust one block from the original playingfield at Suniland Park in the late 1960s.Coach Frank and sons Keith and Kevin gotinvolved with the original Khoury Leaguenot long after the former rock pit was madeinto a baseball field.

“We didn’t practice,” said Coach Frank.“We played every day. The kids were likemy adopted children and we were a familyon the field. We had barbecues and picnicsat Matheson Hammock. I tried to make itfun like when Tom Sawyer got the kids tohelp him paint the fence (in Mark Twain’sclassic novel); they wanted to do it. Whenyou are educating youth, you have to beinnovative and make it interesting so theywant to learn.”

The lifelong friendships and futurecoaches that grew from those formativeyears when Frank’s sons Keith and KevinDodge played with their neighbor team-mates shows his game plan worked.

“We built friendships in the community,”said current HPBSA Coach Keith. “Many ofus went to different schools at the time so ifwe would see each other at parties or eventsthere was already a positive connection.”

When Frank’s oldest son Kevin was astudent at FSU in 1981 he pitched for thethen number one ranked Seminoles. KevinDodge’s sons, 12-year-old Shane and 11-

year-old Wyatt, now play for the CalRipken League in their hometown ofTallahassee.

“Dad was a great coach,” said Kevin.“One of my first years out there (in theearly ’70s), we were so dominant, weplayed the all-star teams. There was even arule at the park called ‘the Dodge Rule’

whereby you could only throw so manypitches per game.”

The Dodge Rule is still in effect today. HPBSA Commissioner Randy Yackee wason Coach Frank’s team from 1969 to 1975.He says Frank could make any situation fun.

“When we were practicing base run-ning,” said Randy, “he would have us runto first base, then to second and then almostto third and back again. He would sit onthird base with his hands up in the air

screaming, ‘da, da, da, da, da.’” Moments like that along with Frank

Dodge’s famous lemonade slushies aresome of Randy’s fondest memories.

Kevin Dodge recalls a county playoffgame in Hialeah that his father coached.“There were lots of bad calls and we weregetting robbed. It was like Custer’s laststand. One of the team member’s grand-mothers took a tree branch and ran out tothe field and attacked the umpire with it.

We lost that game.” Commissioner Randy said Coach Frank

taught his players how to win and lose. “No matter how down you might be, he

showed us how to not give up and keeppushing to do your best and be happy. Hestarted me in sports and taught me whatsportsmanship is all about.”

HPBSA incoming president Grant Millerechoes the sentiment.

“We made lifelong friends playingtogether back then as kids,” Miller said.“And we hope to be able to do the same forour children and continue Frank Dodge’slegacy for our children’s children as well.”

“My father has been one of the pillars ofthis league for 50 years,” said Keith Dodge.

“Coach Raul Gandarillas and I had ablast coaching our sons as well as 10 othergreat kids this season. We hope to continuethe tradition for generations to come.” Keith’s wife Olga Stanham and daughter,seven-year-old Ella Diane, are Tristan’snumber one fans.

Keith’s wife Olga Stanham and daughterseven-year-old Ella Diane are Tristan’snumber one fans. Ella said the best partabout cheering from the stands is: “I get towatch my brother play.” As for TristanDodge’s favorite part of the game: “I get topitch, and I get to play with my friends.”

“I feel so fortunate to have been a part ofHPBSA,” said Frank Dodge. “I’ve met somany wonderful people and made so manyfriends over the years. Now I can relax in thebleachers and watch my son coach and see mygrandson play the game he loves so much.”

Keith Dodge, daughter Ella Diane and Frank Dodge withfamily mascots Mahi and Rusty.

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Three Generations of Dodge Family Aces at Howard Palmetto Baseball

Coach RaulGandarillas andCoach KeithDodge with the2012Champions: TheHPBSADodgers.

Archival poster of Coach Frank Dodge and son KevinDodge on the field.

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BY GLORIA BURNS

Gables Rotary Wine and Dine forCharity Series kicks off on Monday, Nov.12, at Season’s 52, on Miracle Mile inCoral Gables.

The exclusive and limited seating seriesof four gourmet wine dinners will benefitthe Coral Gables Rotary Foundation andfour charities. A percentage of the proceedsfrom the first dinner will benefit the CoralGables Woman’s Club May Van SickleChildren’s Dental Clinic, which providedmore than $230,000 in free dental care lastyear to children in need.

Rotary fundraising chairman RodneyLanger said he wants sell out every eventand expressed gratitude to Season’s 52,Angelique Euro Café, the WestinColonnade and CRAVE for agreeing tohost an event. Future dinners will be held inFebruary, April and June.

Sponsorship dollars also will benefitShake-A-Leg, The First Tee Foundationand Kristi House. Sponsors that sign upnow benefit from six months of publicity

for every dinner. Tickets for thee dinners are $125 per per-

son. Guests will enjoy a champagne recep-tion and an intimate four-course dinnerwith wine, and lots of surprises to add to anevening of fun and fellowship.

Gables Rotary ‘Wine and Dine forCharity’ kicks off at Season’s 52


BY JESSE SCHECKNER

It’s difficult to improve on something asclose to perfection as ice cream, but ChuckWoodard and Daniel Golik seem to be doingjust that with their joint business ventureChill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream, which opened inSeptember and has been a smashing success.

Their proclivity for industry is nothingnew. Graduates of Westminster ChristianSchool, the two young men seemed destinedfor entrepreneurial careers. Woodard graduat-ed valedictorian in 2010 and is pursuing adegree at the University of Miami. He startedhis own tee-shirt company, Fresh Don’t Fly,while he was in high school. Similarly, Golikstill runs his online audio products store,Neuhaus Labs, which he started in college.

“Having come from a family that alwaysencouraged entrepreneurship, I’ve enjoyedthe challenges and rewards of startups from avery young age,” says Golik.

When Woodard discovered a fresh angleon an old standard, using nitrogen to flashfreeze ice cream resulting in smaller crystalsthat create incredibly smooth ice cream, heknew he had come across an excellent busi-ness opportunity.

“I was confident we could create a premi-um product and develop a revolutionarybrand,” he says.

Woodard approached Golik, whom hebecame friends with on a school-related mis-sion trip.

“Chuck’s idea to use liquid nitrogenseemed like it could develop into a great con-cept and having worked briefly in food andbeverage, I was very interested in developingit with him,” says Golik.

They opened a shop at 8271 SW 124 St.directly across from Pinecrest Park.

“We looked for the right location for a longtime,” says Woodard. “Both of us grew up in

this area and we felt comfortable marketing tothe schools and sports organizations here.”

Their shop is a sight to behold. The exteriorboasts a large, bold and angular sign above amodern style storefront. There is plenty ofseating inside and out. On the service side ofthe counter are large, complex-lookingmachines set up beneath a list of ingredientson the back wall cleverly made to look like theperiodic table. When their well-groomed staffcustom-makes each order of ice cream, themachines emit steam and make amusing nois-es, ensuring those who stay to enjoy their icecream inside have plenty of entertainment.

“We thought in-depth about what we didnot like about existing ice cream stores andsought ways to fix the issues,” says Woodard.“We tried to improve on the traditional icecream experience from every angle possible.”

It’s not all just an aesthetically pleasingatmosphere and creamier ice cream, however.What’s an ice cream shop without choice?There are endless combinations of all-naturalflavors and toppings, from strawberry toppedwith maraschino cherries and granola tochocolate peanut butter with biscotti andgummy bears. Throw in the option to substi-tute low-fat frozen yogurt and imaginationmay be a customer’s only limit.

Looking towards the future, the twofriends and business partners seem eager totake on new challenges.

“My advice for up and coming entrepre-neurs is to be aware of and try to minimizeyour risks, but in the end, if you truly believein it, follow your heart and take the risk inspite of what others may say,” says Woodard.

Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream is openMonday through Friday at 2 p.m. and at 12p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For more infor-mation, go to <www.chillnicecream.com>,send email to <[email protected]> orcall 786-732-6988.

Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Creamremakes an old classic

Pictured (l-r) areDanny Golik,Gabi Berenguer,Taryn d’Adesky,Karlyn d’Adesky,Anthony Alfaro,Billy Golik, AJRoca and ChuckWoodard.


Learning the value of antique treasures captivated audiences at EastRidge at Cutler Baywhen nationally-recognized expertGary Piattoniwas on hand in October.Piattoni, who has appeared nearly 20 times on the PBS’ AntiqueRoadshow, shared his first-hand experiences as a show’s appraiserand enthralled the audienceswith his behind the scenes stories abouthow participants are selected and its live-to-tape reality format.Two appraisal sessions were held during the day-long “Antiqueand Heirloom” event at the life care community and Piattoni pro-vided an opinion of value of over 150 items.There were gasps of surprise from the audience when Piattoniinspected a hand-carved Mallard decoy and valued it at $50,000-$60,000.“It’s a great piece and I’m glad to be able to hold it,” he said.People brought an assortment of merchandise and were able to

share their item’s history and provenance while Piattoni’s experteye evaluated and appraised items from a retail perspective as wellas a potential price at auction.Future East Ridge resident Ruth Salsburg learned her railroadbrass chamber pot was from the turn of the 19th century and valuedbetween $200-$300 while a garage sale dollar vase was potentiallyworth $300-$500 and was Steuben glass.While Piattoni acknowledged the sentimental value of many items,the audience was disappointed learning that special occasion chinaand crystal isn’t highly valued today.“We tend to keep what’s good rather than use it,” he ex-plained. “Times have changed and people don’t entertain as they usedto. There just isn’t a market for items like silver plate and china sets.”When Patricia Villacorta’s carriage clock was appraised at $300she said, “I’m just grateful to finally know. The clock, which hadnever been appraised, had been found by a soldier digging wartrenches in France and was a piece of 19th century.”

Gary Piattoni Image – Nationally-recognizedexpert Gary Piattoni recently held two appraisalsessions at East Ridge at Cutler Bay.

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Gary Piattoni Image – Nationally-recognizedexpert Gary Piattoni recently held two appraisalsessions at East Ridge at Cutler Bay.

Ruth Salsburg Image - Future East Ridge resi-dent Ruth Salsburg learned her railroad brasschamber pot was from the turn of the 19thcentury and valued between $200-$300.

Nationally Recognized Expert from the Antiques RoadshowGary PiattoniAppraises Heirlooms at East Ridge

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BY ALICIA WHITLEY

The Falls Shopping Center, 8888 SW136 St., will ring in this holiday season onSaturday, Nov. 17, with the 16th annual“Miracle on 136th Street” Holiday Paradethat promises to be bigger and better thanever.

Local celebrities and their families willride in one of the many vintage convertiblecars during the parade, led by ParadeGrand Marshal Coco Jones, star of DisneyChannel’s Let it Shine movie. This year, theHoliday Parade benefits the South DadeYMCA Family Center.

“The Miracle on 136th Street” HolidayParade is attended annually by more than20,000 residents. The parade features

marching bands, stilt walkers, clowns, vin-tage cars, community groups and interna-tionally recognized costumed characters,along with the season’s first officialappearance of Santa on his very own float.

Spectators are encouraged to arrive earlyand line both sides of the parade routebefore the 4 p.m. start. The parade route,which is located on the Boulevard inbetween the center and the parking lot, willstart at the east end of The Falls, in front ofBloomingdale’s and traverse the entirelength of the center, west to Macy’s.Activities take place from 4 to 10 p.m.

For more information about The Falls,located at US 1 and SW 136th Street, call305-255-4570 or visit online at<www.simon.com>.

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‘Miracle on 136th Street’ Paradewelcomes start of holiday season


BY FRANCINE FRANCIS

Given a choice of whether to go to themall and walk from one end to the other toget your holiday shopping done or come toone of the premiere holiday bazaars inSouth Florida, how can you not chooseTemple Beth Am’s 12th annual Chanukah& Holiday Bazaar.

This year, the bazaar will be onWednesday, Nov. 14, from 11a.m.-6:30p.m. at Temple Beth Am, 5950 N. KendallDrive, in the beautiful ballroom. Entranceis free and the bazaar is open to the public.

Proceeds benefit the Youth ScholarshipFund. If you want to support youth throughscholarships that give young people incred-ible educational experiences that theywould not be able to otherwise have, comedown and shop. Through this scholarshipprogram, young people can participate inprograms all over the country that enhancetheir spiritual and secular knowledge. Weare also able to offer expanded program-ming and improved resources.

Our high school age Temple YouthGroup, BAFTY (Beth Am Federation ofTemple Youth) teens will sell baked goodsand be available to meet and greet templemembers and visitors. BAFTY is a solidteen driven youth group that takes great ini-

tiative throughout the year, meeting week-ly and creating their own programs, oftenwith considerable degrees of social respon-sibility, and a responsive relationship to theworld they are inheriting.

There will be a wide variety of vendorsselling jewelry, handbags, belts, Judaica,handmade hair accessories, children’sclothing, women’s apparel, personalizedcustom items and gifts, travel accessories,invitations, sports memorabilia and manyother things.

Each year the bazaar is a flurry of activ-ity and this year will be even bigger andbetter than before. Why not plan a day withyour friends to come to Temple Beth Amand shop ’til you drop. We have added aChildren’s Corner that has been a huge suc-cess and will be expanded this year. Allitems are under $5, which will allow chil-dren to shop for family and friends withoutbreaking their piggy banks. Here the chil-dren learn that it is just as good to give as itis to receive.

There is ample parking for hundreds ofcars, so please plan on joining us. You willbe glad you did!

For more information, call FrancineFrancis at 305-667-6667, ext. 122, oremail <[email protected]>. See youthere!

BETH AM TEMPLE TALKShop ’til you drop at annualChanukah Bazaar Nov. 14

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BY PAT MORGAN

My dear Aunt Peggydied not long ago afterbeing sick for quite sometime. As with any death,those left behind are sad-dened by her passing.

Yet, mixed with thosefeelings of sadness and

loss are also feelings of happiness and joy.Aunt Peggy lived a full, rich life during her82 years. She was one of those special peo-ple who had a way of brightening the livesof others and finding happiness in smallpleasures.

As often happens when we lose someoneclose to us, I began to think more about myown life. Experiencing Aunt Peggy’s deathwas a reminder for me about the impor-tance of being intentional in creating a ful-filling life here and now that I truly enjoy.

Few people at the end of their lives saythat they wish they would have spent moretime working, worrying and agonizingover life. Most of them say things like, Iwish I would have taken more risks andtried more things, I wish I would have toldothers how much I care about them moreoften, I wish I would have worried less, Iwish I would have gone for my dream. Lincoln once said, “It’s not the years inyour life that count. It’s the life in youryears.” Every day is a gift and a newopportunity to choose life. What will youdo today to put more life in your years?

• Reconnect with your dreams — In the nitty-gritty of daily life, it is easy

to lose sight of what is most important toyou. What is your dream for your life?Travel? Start your own business? Write abook? Take up a new hobby, sport or activ-ity? Run for office? Sing? Dance? Make animpact on the world? Ask yourself: What ismy dream for my life?

• Do something every day for yourdream —

Make it a priority to do one thing everyday that will move you closer to yourdream. Great success comes from consis-tently doing the little things that eventuallygrow to be big accomplishments. Askyourself: What is one thing I will do todayfor my dream?

• Enjoy the journey — Life was made for living. Make time to

enjoy it along the way. Give yourself per-mission to do something just for the fun ofit. Ask yourself: What will I do today toenjoy life?

• Get the support you need to createthe life you want —

Build in the support you need to makeyour dreams a reality. Having a mentor orcoach can help you stay focused to createthe outcomes you most want. Ask yourself:Who will ask to support me in making mydream a reality?

If you are ready to make the most ofyour life and would like to explore howcoaching may support you, call me toschedule your discovery session. Here’s toyour best life now!

Pat Morgan, MBA and professionalcoach, works with busy professionals tohelp them become more profitable andproductive by capitalizing on theirstrengths and taking focused action tocreate powerful change. Call her at 305-458-2849, or email<[email protected]> or visit her website at<www.SmoothSailingSuccess.com>.

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Now in its 17th year, Miami’s Susan G.Komen Race for the Cure event is hard tomiss. Each year in October, tens of thousandsof Miamians dressed in pink descend onBayside Park to support the fight to end breastcancer forever.

Early on Saturday, Oct. 20, bright andcheery Kendall resident Neysa Cambo tookthe first Metrorail train from Dadeland Southinto downtown Miami. She watched thegrowing sea of people in pink shirts who satand stood around her as the train hit each stopwith a smile on her face. All the while, fami-ly member Yoyi Gonzalez sat next to Neysawith her arm tightly around her the wholeride.

Neysa was diagnosed with breast cancerjust this May, has already undergone surgeryand is currently in chemo. Her cancer materi-alized within six months of a clean mammo-gram report, reminding everyone that cancercan strike quickly. Now, she and 20 other sup-portive family members who named them-selves “Sisters In Pink” were determined totake every step with her. “I think it’s going to be fun and I’m lookingforward to it,” said Neysa. “Yesterday I didn’tthink I was going to make it due to my bloodcounts. The doctors discovered my numberswere high, but thankfully I made it out for theevent.”

Brenda Bly is a real estate broker with

RE/MAX Advance Realty and a 10-yearbreast cancer survivor. Her 115-person firm,owned and co-brokered by Pinecrest residentAnthony Askowitz, makes sure they are out inforce each year to support Brenda and nearlyanother dozen agents who are breast cancersurvivors.

“It’s a great event and a good cause,” saysAskowitz. “My whole family gets involvedevery year.”

As Brenda Bly passed out fans to partici-pants, she spoke about the event passionately.

“As a survivor, I feel this is something weall need to participate in,” she said. “This yearthe crowd seems larger, more energized,active, and more pink. I think it’s going to bea great walk! RE/MAX is here because we areone of the largest contributors to the KomenFoundation and we also contribute to theChildren’s Miracle Network to support thebattle on cancer of all kinds.”

As start time grew near, the throngs gotmore excited. Participants can choose severalpaths to either walk or run, depending on abil-ity. The 5K walk is most popular, so peoplecan stick together and talk. As I weavedthrough the walkers, I heard snippets of sto-ries of survival and heartache.

After 45-minutes or so, I spotted Neysa’s“Sisters In Pink” entourage. Neysa, who hadwalked most of the event, decided to pick upthe pace as she neared the finish line. Herfamily cheered wildly as she entered the spe-cial “survivors” path and crossed the finishline where volunteers donned her with a pink-ribboned award medal.

“That was amazing,” said Neysa as she dis-appeared into the crowd of nearly 1,000 otherbreast cancer survivors who participated.

Witnessing the Susan G. Komen Race for

the Cure event teaches you that women arestrong and can survive breast cancer. Brendahas it beat for more than 10 years now andNeysa looks like she’s strong enough to dothe same.

“Sisters In Pink” raised over $500 for theevent and Greater Miami contributions totaled$1 million. Of that, 75 percent will stay inSouth Florida; the remaining 25 percent willgo to Komen’s national efforts to fundresearch programs.

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circuit breakers. With your lights, kitchenappliances and air conditioning on, slowlyguide your fingertip down each row of circuitbreakers. Slightly warm temperature is OK,hot is NOT. If you have hot breakers, call aprofessional electrician to further inspect.Stay safe!

I’m always looking for interesting people andevents for consideration in upcoming issues.Contact me with your ideas at<www.MiamiHal.com>, <[email protected]>or <www.facebook.com/MiamiHal>.

Hal Feldman is a Realtor with RE/MAXAdvance Realty. He is always available forany real estate questions you may have. OnSundays, from 10 a.m.-Noon, he is outsideWagons West in the Suniland ShoppingCenter to talk real estate.

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BY ED THOMPSONPresident, LOGOI Ministries

Slightly after turning 50,my doctor informed me itwas time for me to have acolonoscopy. He also toldme I should lose 30pounds. Obviously, I needa new doctor.

I was thinking about his recommendationsover lunch while sipping on a chocolatemilkshake after eating a double baconcheeseburger. I have spent a lifetime fillingmy colon with vast quantities of (mostly) edi-ble substances and have very few complaintsregarding its performance. So I was a littledubious as to why, just because I turned 50, Ishould allow a total stranger to, well, exploremy nether regions like a Conquistadorsearching for a “Lost Polyp of Gold.”

Now, I take to heart God’s directions toNoah and his family after the great flood.God blessed them and told them, “All theanimals of the earth, all the birds of thesky, all the small animals that scurry alongthe ground, and all the fish in the sea, Ihave given them to you for food, just as Ihave given you grain and vegetables”(Genesis 9:2-3). And while the Bible hasmuch more to say about food (includingthe sin of gluttony), it does make it clearthat food is a blessing and something weshould enjoy. I, for one, am doing my bestto do just that.

As I finished off a wonderful PhillyCheesesteak smothered with provolonecheese, sautéed mushrooms andcaramelized onions for dinner, I looked upthe benefits of completing the “procedure.”While the one major “con” makes onerather queasy, there is little debate thatearly screening is a proven life saver.

So it was, several weeks later with Miralaxin hand, I began the process of “cleansing”

my fifty-year-old plumbing in preparation formy “C-Day.” As a hearty eater with a partic-ular liking for generous splashes of Tabascoand large gobs of wasabi, I began my “liquidonly” fast and chugged the first 32 ounces ofmy Miralax/Gatorade cocktail with haughtyboldness.

The first rumblings began a couple hourslater. At first, I wasn’t certain if the audiblereverberations were simply a cry for foodor caused by the Miralax cocktail. I quick-ly learned it was indeed the cocktail. Thiswas also about the time I also rememberedignoring my wife’s concerns that our sep-tic tank was backing up.

I do not recall reading anywhere in the“colonoscopy preparation” documentsabout having a plunger handy once theMiralax cocktail has begun to take effect,but that is a serious oversight. Even more soonce the second 32 ounces of the devilishcocktail have been consumed. Likewise,there really should be suggestions aboutremoving such things as bathroom mats andrugs in the event one is otherwise detainedand cannot reach the plunger in time.

Later, as I lay on a gurney awaiting the sweetrelief of sleep induced by Propofol, I knew mycolon had never been so clean or empty. WhenI awoke a moment later, the procedure wasover and the doctor informed me all was well.He then complimented me on the fine job I haddone with my preparation. A gesture I almostforgot to pass on to the plumber.

Ed Thompson is President of LOGOIMinistries. Follow his blog at <edthom-sponlive.wordpress.com>.

THAT’S LIFE

Miralax cocktails bring on the ‘lost polyp of gold’

In partnership with Miami-Dade County, Miami-

DadeFireRescue, and theUM/JMBurnCenter at Jack-

sonMemorial Hospital’s RyderTraumaCenter, Florida

Power&LightCompanyvisited approximately50 fam-

ilies in theWestchester neighborhood today to conduct

free safetymakeovers, evaluatingpotential for burns and

other electrical and fire safety hazards.

The “Safer Homes, Fewer Burns” initiative coin-

cidedwithNational Fire PreventionWeek (Oct. 7-13).

Miami-Dade County Commissioner Javier D. Souto,

Fire Marshall ChiefArthur L. Holmes, and Dr. Louis

Pizano of the JM/UM Burn Center all joined forces

with the FPL team to work with the homeowners to

lessen their risk of burns and fires.

“Safety and savings are cornerstones of our company’s commitment to our customers,” saidManny J.

Rodriguez, FPL’s regional external affairs manager forMiami-Dade County. “We’re thankful for the op-

portunity to unitewith our partners to raise awareness of the dangers of burns and fires, helping customers

learn how to be safer while saving energy andmoney at the same time.”

To commemorate the occasion,Miami-Dade County Commissioner Souto has proclaimed Oct. 10 as

“Burn Prevention Day” in the County.According to the CDC, there are 1.1 million burn injuries every

year that require medical attention, with scalding water being the leading cause of burns.

"This is an excellent opportunity to remind my constituents in District 10, in fact all residents of

Miami-Dade County, to take the necessary precautions to ensure their homes, inside and out, are safe

from electrical and fire hazards,” said Commissioner Souto. “I would like to thank all of the individuals

with FPL, the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and UM/JM Burn Center at Jackson’s Ryder Trauma Center

who dedicated their time and services to this community event."

Twelve teams of “Safer Homes, Fewer Burns” volunteers conducted safetymakeovers including ad-

justing water heater temperatures, checking the safety of fuse boxes and power outlets, and checking

smoke detectors to replace the equipment or replace batteries.Most of the “Safer Homes, Fewer Burns”

work can be replicated by consumers at home using the following tips.

· In the kitchen, ensure the stovetop is clean with no grease or clutter; pot handles should be turned

towards the back of the stove

· Check the condition of all electrical cords and extension cords. If they are damaged, cracked, or

loose, replace them

· Make sure any space heaters are at least three feet from anything that can catch fire

· If you have a fireplace, ensure that the chimney has been inspected or cleaned within the last year

· Install smoke alarms on every level, inside each bedroom, and outside each sleeping area.

· All your smoke alarms should be newer than 10 years old

· Test all smoke alarms once a month

· Never overload electrical outlets

· Check your clothes dryer’s exhaust to make sure it’s not clogged with lint

· To avoid hot water scalds, make sure your water heater is set at no higher than 120°F. This can also

save you money on your electric bill

· Use only professionals to trim trees near power lines and call 811 two full business days before

planting or digging to locate underground utilities to avoid injury

“TheUM/JMBurn Center is experienced in treating numerous types of burns from extremely severe

to mild,” said Dr. Louis Pizano, medical director of the UM/JMBurn Center. “However, most of these

burns are preventable by fire proofing your homes and being aware of the proper protocol when han-

dling boiling water, other hot liquids and objects.”

In representing the UM/JM Burn Center, Dr. Louis Pizano was joined by Drs. Carl Schulman, asso-

ciate director of the UM/JMBurn Center, and Nicholas Namias, medical director of the Ryder Trauma

Center, along with Don Steigman, chief operating officer of Jackson Health System, and Alexander

Contreras, chief administrative officer of Jackson Memorial Hospital.

FPL teamed up with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and the UM/JM Burn Centerto conduct home safety makeovers for approximately 50 local residents

Burn and fire prevention SWAT team descends uponWestchester neighborhood as part of “Safer Homes,

Fewer Burns” public service outreach program

FPL CORNERNovember 5 - 18, 2012 PINECRESTTRIBUNE.COM

BY RABBI YOSSI HARLIGDirector, Chabad Center of Kendall/Pinecrest

The Friendship CircleHebrew School provideschildren with special needsa quality Judaic programthat teaches the Jewish wayof life. The mission is to

educate children about the richness of theirJewish heritage and to instill pride and self-assurance in their identity as valued mem-bers of the community.

Before starting this one-of-a-kind pro-gram, Jewish families found no opportuni-ties for their children with special needs toattend a Hebrew school. And yet it isimperative that all Jewish children haveaccess to a rich and meaningful Jewisheducation.

In the 1970s, Rabbi Menachem MendelSchneerson urged people to view childrenwith special needs not as children withproblems, but as children who can con-tribute to society in their own unique ways. “They have a very strong connection toJewish rituals, Jewish teachings and tradi-tions, even more than mainstream children,being exposed to Yiddishkeit is excitingfor them,” he said.

The Sunday morning classes for childrenages four to 13 are not like typical class-rooms. The Jewish rituals, customs, liturgyand music are strong motivators, and whenpresented in a classroom environment thatis conducive and respectful to variouslearning styles, our children with specialneeds thrive. By building in the opportuni-

ty for inclusion with the other Hebrewschool classes, both sets of children willbenefit from increased acceptance, stimu-lating environments, improved cooperationand tolerance of others.

Through active learning, the five sensesare engaged. Students smell and taste tra-ditional Jewish foods, they create modelsand art projects, they role play, read aloudand sing songs to learn about Jewish cus-toms; they learn about Jewish living, holi-days, prayers, mitzvoth, blessings andHebrew.

Utilizing the Aleph Champ methodolo-gies, which are based on Chabad Chassidicphilosophy, the program follows theancient traditional method that believes achild’s spiritual development mirrors thephysical.

The classes are taught by special educa-tion professionals and have a one-to-fiveteacher-to-student ratio. Each child is alsoaccompanied by a special FriendshipCircle volunteer who provides friendship,assistance and one-to-one individual atten-tion. Parents are encouraged to also workwith the teacher to ensure the child’s needsare being met.

The benefits of attending HebrewSchool go far beyond learning aboutJewish roots and practices. Religiousschool lays a strong foundation and teach-es morals, values and ethics not taught inother educational settings.

For information, call 305-234-5654, ext.11, email<[email protected]> or go to<www.ChabadofKendall.org>.

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BY LEE STEPHENS

The Alhambra Orchestra, with concert-master Daniel Andai conducting, presentsits first classical concert of the season. Theprogram opens with Debussy’s belovedPrelude to the Afternoon of a Faun andconcludes with Beethoven’s monumentalSeventh Symphony.

In a double role, Dr. Andai as soloist joinsthree young artists from MISO’s SpecialDevelopment Program, which he founded— Erin David, David Fernandez and LiubaOhrimenko — to perform Vivaldi’s livelyConcerto for Four Violins with theAlhambra Orchestra’s string section.

This concert represents the first collabo-

ration of the two orchestras, both mainstaysof our classical music scene. AlhambraOrchestra is Miami’s community orchestra,now celebrating its 23rd season of makinggreat music accessible to all. The MiamiSymphony Orchestra is the city’s premierprofessional symphony, entering itsdynamic 24th season.

Bring the entire family to enjoy this extraor-dinary event, Sunday evening, Nov. 18, at 7p.m., Ransom-Everglades School, 3575 MainHighway in Coconut Grove. Admission andparking are free, though donations are request-ed. Reservations are not required, but largegroups should call in advance.

For information, call 305-668-9260 orgo to <www.alhambramusic.org>.

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BY CARL RACHELSON

Now that the bruis-ing, 24-hour-a-dayelection madness ofthe last several months(which has wreakedhavoc on my sleep andruined relationshipsfrom coast to coast) is

almost done, I’ve got good news — athree-part antidote is available immedi-ately courtesy of our friends at the Arsht.

Where I hail from, the Drumline wasan every Saturday event. Before my localCougars would play football, the bandwould take the field and that was that.The high steppers, drum majors, flagtwirlers, majorettes, baton twirlers andhorns would get down on it, while thedrummers — bass, snare, tenor and cym-bal — ruled the roost. All over the coun-try, high school bands would take to thefield and perform their version of the hitsof the day. I remember hearing Kool andthe Gang, Michael Jackson’s Thrillerand Earth Wind and Fire’s Celebrate.

Historically black colleges and univer-sities have been at the forefront of thismovement. Earlier this year in St. Louis,Show-Me Sound held its third annualDrumline competition. Participatingdrum ensembles included Central StateUniversity’s Invincible MarchingMarauders, Harris Stowe StateUniversity’s Phunk, HowardUniversity’s Thunder Machine,Kentucky State University’s SoulSection #1, Langston University’s DEN,Lincoln University’s Groove Dynastyand North Carolina A&T University’sCold Steel. I heard Cold Steel in Berlinplaying with German rapper Peter Fox afew summers ago. This is big businesswith a long history, as evidenced byHonda’s sponsorship of the Battle of theBands.

On Nov. 11 at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.,the Arsht Center will present DrumlineLive at the Knight Concert Hall. Half of

the cast contains local talent, with rootsrelated to Florida A&M’s famous (theninfamous) Marching 100. Get ready toget down if you go.

Tickets are $25 and $55 and may bepurchased through the Arsht Center boxoffice by calling 305-949-6722 or onlineat <arshtcenter.org>.

DIEGO EL CIGALA AT ARSCHT NOV. 10 Google Lagrimas Negras and Diego El

Cigala and you will be treated to anassortment of fine YouTube versions ofthe Spanish flamenco-gypsy singerdoing it along with extraordinary Cubanpianist Bebo Valdés. Go ahead, take 30minutes, then come back and read therest of this before you order a couple oftickets.

El Cigala will visit us at the AdrienneArsht Center for the Performing Arts onSaturday, Nov. 10, at 8:30. Tickets start

at $40. Like athletes and mobsters, flamenco

singers have nicknames. El Cigala meansNorway lobster; Diego, well, kinda lookslike one. Spanish Romani people areknown as Gitanos. The names Gypsy,Roma, Romani, Gitano all mean thesame thing and are used interchangeably,dissatisfying those who frown on all thehistorical baggage attached.

MACY GRAY IN MIAMIFinally, the Live at Knight series at

Miami’s Arsht Center will bring us MacyGray’s soulful singing on Nov. 8 at 8:30p.m.

Maybe you remember Ms. Gray; sheof the smoky, scratchy voice and a 2001Grammy Award for I Try. After havingmade it, she went to work with a globalcoterie of stars — Italian pop-starZucchero, DJ/producer Fatboy Slim,classic guitar idol Jeff Beck and eccen-tric/cerebral Erykah Badu, among others— before toying with covers of Prince,Rod Stewart and Radiohead. This led toher latest venture, Covered, where Ms.Gray has gone all in on the concept, re-imagining Sublime, Mettalica,Eurythmics and Arcade Fire. Just thematerial alone should be tempting.

The election is over. Turn off the TV.Calm down. Go out!

Carl Rachelson is a regular contribu-tor to the Pinecrest Tribune. He has aMasters Degree in the Humanities and isan English teacher at Palmer TrinitySchool. He may be contacted by email at<[email protected]>.

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BY LORI SOLOMON Executive Director, Bet Shira Congregation

Join Bet Shira Congregation for a cham-pagne brunch and the viewing of a new doc-umentary Surviving and Thriving on Sunday,Nov. 18, at 11:30 a.m. at Bet Shira, 7500 SW120 St.

The film, produced by Miami DadeCollege in partnership with Bet ShiraCongregation, traces the lives of Holocaustsurvivors. The brunch honors Bet Shira’ssurvivors and children of survivors, includ-ing the late Helen Herskowitz; Irene andDavid Mermelstein; Leo Martin and SimonSimkovic; and children of survivors LisaSchneiderman, Philis Edelman, Mel Mann,Mary Krantzler and Geraldine Gurvich.

The Second Avenue Jewish Chorale, anew community chorus dedicated to the per-formance of Jewish music and directed byCoreen Duffy, will perform during thebrunch. Duffy is a composer/conductorwhose work has been performed by choirsacross the U.S.

Proceeds from the event will be used torededicate and enhance Bet Shira’sHolocaust Memorial Garden and to create an

adjacent butterfly garden, inspired by PavelFriedman’s 1942 poem The Butterfly. Thegarden was created by the late Leo Martinand the new addition is being designed bySara Edelman, Herskowitz’ granddaughter.

The Miami Dade College Holocaust andGenocide Studies Program and MDC-TVworked with Bet Shira to produce the newdocumentary. Excerpts from interviews withsurvivors are included, as well as commentsfrom MDC President Eduardo Padron;Greater Miami Jewish FederationPresident/CEO Jacob Solomon; Bet Shira’sRabbi Brian Schuldenfrei; and U.S.Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen.

“The Holocaust was a horrific event thatthe world must never forget,” said Bet ShiraPresident Joseph Serota. “We all need tounderstand what happened from the peopleand families who have first-hand knowl-edge.”

The educational event includes a question-and-answer session with Holocaust survivorsand the producers following the viewing.Admission is $36 and sponsorship opportu-nities are available.

For more information, call 305-238-2601or email <[email protected]>.

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Hardball Baseball Academy has teamedup with the Hank Kline Boys & Girls Clubon Southwest 32nd Avenue and U.S.1,near Coconut Grove, to bring top-leveltraining and competition to “the Mecca ofyouth baseball.”

On the same fields that many past andpresent Major League baseball playershave played, many South Florida kids arereceiving intensive fundamental trainingfrom two baseball veterans — Mike Tosarand Lazer Collazo. Since beginning theprogram in 1993, the pair has sent morethan 200 youngsters to play at collegesaround the country and there are six activeplayers from the Hardball program playingin Major League Baseball.

Hardball Baseball Academy, 2805 SW32 Ave., is in action every Saturday, 9a.m.-3 p.m. At the academy, which Tosarcompares to MLB Spring Training Camp,players ages six to 10 work on improvingtheir baseball fundamentals in the morning.The pro-regimen for athletes ages 11-16begins at 11:30 a.m., and includes trainingin speed and agility, hitting, throwing anddefense, and concludes with an instruction-al scrimmage game.

“We play a competitive game, but givefeedback during the game and after keyplays for on-the-spot instructionalmoments,” said Tosar. “Player improve-ment happens very fast with this type offocused instruction.”

Tosar and Collazo teach players thevalue of hard work and dedication, provideindividual instruction and organize a train-ing curriculum to meet each player’s goals.This home-run combination partnered withtheir excellent reputations and connectionsin the baseball world give players the upperhand as they look to excel in their sport.

“We’re able to help a lot of kids get intocollege programs and beyond,” said Tosar.

“When we contact a scout, our reputa-tion and experience gives weight to ourrecommendation.”

Tosar, a Columbus High School andUniversity of Miami alumni, has more than15 years of professional baseball experi-ence and trains and coaches Major Leagueplayers in South Florida. He has been amanager, hitting coordinator and outfieldand base-running coordinator in the minorleagues and a Latin American field coordi-nator, spring training coordinator and scoutsupervisor in the Majors.

Collazo’s background includes 26 yearsof Division 1 college baseball experience.In those years, he served as recruiting coor-dinator for the UM and the University ofSouth Florida, the pitching coach at UMand Florida State, and made 14 trips to theCollege World Series.

The pair, along with their hand-pickedcoaches, also offer pitching, hitting anddefense training in one-on-one sessions,small groups and for entire teams.

“We’ll run a two-hour intensive practicesession with an entire team and the coach-ing staff,” said Tosar.

Hardball’s unique strength and condi-tioning program and speed-agility-coordi-nation training program are designed totake athletes to the next level.

“These sessions are geared for the seri-ous players,” said Tosar. “This level ofconditioning and training enhances devel-opment. Players get faster and stronger.”

During the holiday break, HardballYouth Baseball Camp will offer two-daycamp sessions Dec. 27-28 and Jan. 2-3.Players ages 6-12 will learn baseball fun-damentals and the mechanics for throwing,hitting, fielding, base-running, sliding andmore.

“We’ll use contests built into drills tocapture the learner’s attention, and we’llconclude each day with organized gamesto provide a competitive outlet,” saidTosar. Hardball and the Boys & Girls Clubwill host first Miami ShowdownTournament, Nov. 6-11. The best travelteams in South Florida will come togetherto compete for the title of Miami’s Best.MLB players will attend the event givingtips and feedback, as well as pictures andautographs.

Scheduled to attend are San DiegoPadres first-baseman Yonder Alonso, forthe; St Louis Cardinals center fielderJonathan Jay and Baltimore Orioles thirdbaseman Manny Machado.

For more information, call 305-735-1228 or visit<www.HardballMiami.com>.

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Kids who attend Hardball Baseball Academy are trainedby former Major Leaguers Mike Tosar and Lazer Collazo.

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