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Police Explorers earn top honors at local competition

Fellowship Cash Scramble 2009

BY GARY ALAN RUSE he South Miami Police Explorers, Post 256, an organization for teenagers interested in learning more about law enforcement, recently participated in the 2nd annual local law enforcement explorer competition hosted by the Hialeah Police Department and did very well.

A total of 15 police explorer posts from Miami-Dade and Broward Counties were represented in the conference, which was designed with several police team scenarios, such as traffic stops, domestic violence investigations and traffic crash investigations among others, and physical individual challenges such as obstacle and bike courses. The purpose of the events is to test the team’s knowledge, organization, procedures, camaraderie and ability to work under stress.

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Participants in the “Dash for Cash,” the UM mascot and Veronica Flores of First National Bank of South Miami.

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FNBSM Vice President, Marketing ith the University of Miami baseball season in full swing, First National Bank of South Miami stepped up to the plate at Alex Rodriguez Park for the annual “Dash for Cash” at the Friday, April 24th game against Georgia Tech.

For nearly thirty years, First National Bank of South Miami has been a sponsor of UM Baseball. Each season, the bank sponsors the “Dash for Cash” where one lucky fan is chosen to scoop up as much

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Pictured (l-r) are Max Gonzalez, Yovann Ruiz, David Celis, Franklin Gadea, Elba Beltran, Richard Munoz, Jose Montes De Oca, Richard Perez, Jonathon De Jesus and Christopher Zambrana at the Hialeah event.

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James T. Bowman, Sr. was a lifelong South Miami resident and a community leader. He served tirelessly in numerous community organizations and on several municipal boards. He also held memberships in various South Miami organizations including the Community Action Agency and the Alliance for Youth. He served as a

South Miami City Commissioner from 1978 through 1986. His life was dedicated to facilitating economic development opportunities and establishing career opportunities for African American youth.

He will be fondly remembered for his many contributions to improve the South Miami Community.

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demonstrated their commitment to the program by training and preparing intensively, and they were rewarded for their efforts by earning 1st Place in traffic crash investigations and Burglaries in progress. They also placed 5th in domestic violence investigations and 5th overall in the competition.

The Explorer team was made up of the following members: Captain Yovann Ruiz, Lieutenant Jonathon De Jesus, Lieutenant Elba Beltran, Sergeant Richard Perez, Sergeant David Celis, Richard Munoz, Max Gonzalez, Jose Montes De Oca, Franklin Gadea and Christopher Zambrana.

Sgt. Jesus Aguiar is the post advisor and leads the group with great skill, according to SMPD’s Major Michael Mills.

“The program is excellent for the kids,” said Aguiar. “It takes them out of trouble and teaches them leadership, responsibility and how to be good citizens. They interact with each other and have fun. It gives them a chance to explore a career they’re interested in.

There are police explorers, fire rescue explorers and law explorers, and our group learns about law enforcement.”

Aguiar said that with involvement in the explorer programs, teens gain more insight into what police officers really do.

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“Not only that, they also better understand why we do certain things, and how it’s perceived in the community,” said Aguiar. “Later on, they explain everything to their parents and even their parents end up having a greater support for law enforcement.”

The explorers commitment to serve their community and achieve self improvement through education is commendable, Aguiar feels.

“I’m very proud of them,” he said.

“They worked very hard. They prepared, they trained, and now they’re training some more for the state competition.

We’ve never been to the national competition, mostly because of lack of funding, but hopefully we’ll be going next year.”

The South Miami Police Explorers are very involved with community events and regularly participate with organizations such as the Drug-Free Coalition. The group meets at the City of South Miami Community Center, 5800 S.W 66 Street every Monday at 6:30 p.m., and Thursday’s at 4:30 p.m. in the South Miami Police Station. Any young man or young woman age 14 to 21 can sign up to be a Police Explorer. They must accept the Explorer Code and maintain good grades in school.

Sgt. Aguiar himself and other members of the SMPD began their careers as a result of being in the explorers.

For information, call 305-663-6301.

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of the $2,000 scattered near home plate as they can.

One lucky winner walked away with $335 of the 2,000 one-dollar bills donated

by First National Bank of South Miami.

The remainder of the donation left on the infield was donated to the Fellowship House Foundation, which provides services to mentally ill adults in our community.

“We all come away winners” noted First National Bank of South Miami’s, Executive Vice President, Veronica Birch Flores. “We are proud to support our UM Baseball Team, and First National is proud of its commitment and long history in support of Fellowship House.” Mrs. Flores also serves on the Board of Fellowship House and its Foundation.

Fellowship House assists adults with severe and persistent psychiatric disabilities and individuals with co-occurring substance abuse disorders, achieve the maximum level of community integration and self reliance. They are also committed to helping the persons served to better understand their illness, develop coping strategies, improve their quality of life and experience recovery.

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BOWMAN, from page 1 The SMCRA Board has since established a scholarship dedicated in his name. This scholarship will be awarded on an annual basis to eligible South Miami CRA resident students. The total amount of scholarship funding in the 2008-2009 SMCRA Budget is $11,000.

Awards shall be made at the discretion of the SMCRA Board to students exhibiting a strong desire for self improvement through education.

The SMCRA Board reserves the right to select more than one recipient with the total available funding to be shared amongst the selected recipients.

Scholarship funding may be utilized by selected award for tuition assistance and related books/supplies for either vocational or higher level educational training.

The deadline for receiving this year’s scholarship applications is 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30, 2009. To be considered for funding consideration, a fully completed application must be received by the application deadline.

Applications can be picked up in the SMCRA Office. Incomplete applications will be automatically eliminated for funding consideration. All scholarship application packages must include the following information:

• Completed Scholarship Application • Proof of Residency in the South Miami Community Redevelopment Area • Letter of Acceptance from an Accredited Educational Institution or Trade School (This item is Required for Entering Freshman Only) • A Letter of Recommendation on Official Letterhead from an Employer, Faculty Member or School Counselor • Official copy of the High School or GED transcript • A copy of Class Schedule for the 2009-2010 Academic Year • A copy of your High School Diploma of GED Equivalent • Breakdown of Tuition Costs and or Other School Related Expenses • Applications must be submitted from May 1st and no later than June 30th • An affidavit must be submitted to verify proof of residency of the applicant • Applicants must have a grade point average of 2.0 from prior academic year (This applies for both high school and current college students.

The South Miami Community Redevelopment Agency is located at 6130 Sunset Drive, South Miami, Florida 33143. Phone: 305-668-7236.

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City’s Rotary Club presents awards to students Gloria Burns GLORIA’S GAB South Miami Rotary Club presented awards for its James Stehle Memorial Essay contest on April 16, during the annual Social Studies Fair at South Miami Middle Community School. Top prize and $100, went to Michael Empriella, whose name has been added to the commemorative plaque in the school office. Honorable mention and $25 each went to Alyse Fernandez and Thomas Garcia. South Miami Rotary Past President Diana Phillips, presented the awards and noted that 2009 marks the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln’s birth.

Thus, the theme had students discuss Lincoln’s greatest achievements and their effect on the country. Stehle, award honoree, was a long-time dedicated Rotarian and World War II veteran.

More than 800 guests enjoyed The Women’s Fund’s Power of the Purse Luncheon on April 24, at the Hilton Miami Downtown. This annual affair included a silent auction with dozens of fabulous designer purses and a lunch program featuring stories told by individuals whose lives have been changed because of the support this Fund offers to gender specific programs in our area.

This year’s event was a first for the Woman’s Fund of Miami’s new CEO Debi Harris who promises to be a great addition to this incredible group of philanthropists. Chairing the event was Joyita Garg, ably assisted by her committee members: Melissa Campbell, Ali Codina, Margarita Codina, Sophia Galvin, Dana Kulvin, Norka Munilla, Sharon Socol and

Wendy Mestepey.

Also, volunteering for the Power of the Purse were some members of the GFWC Coral Gables Woman’s Club, a busy group of women have had a busy few weeks as well. On Saturday, April 25, the Club honored President Charo Bolanos with it annual President’s reception. The year’s event was held at lovely lakeside home of member Linda and John Hartwell. The western theme called for BBQ ribs by Terry Cooke’s catering and lots of folks in cowboy and cowgirl attire including such notables as past president Mary Scull Brown, Barbara Lapsley, Pam Schaefer, and Claire-Frances Whitehurst.

Coral Gables Rotarians held a reverse raffle to raise funds for civic and charity the culminated with a fabulous outdoor BBQ dinner party at the lovely Pinecrest home of Fred and Annette Baddour.

Shorty’s BBQ and a raffle count out program by the hilarious team of Susan Guttman and Dr. Randy Groh, made for a fun filled evening. Among the many helping make the evening a success were Sally Baumgartner, who oversaw the food, and Wiley Hicks, who chaired the raffle and manned the board to mark off the numbers until the final winner was revealed.

A few days later, Gables Rotarians also turned out for a day of fun on the bay at Shake-A-Leg, helping with a fun day for dozens of special needs kids as well as some children from inner city.

Watersports were followed by food from the grill cooked by Rotary volunteers. Judy Pantoja organized this Rotary outreach as she does with so many others every month.

Until next week, keep making each day count.

Keeping up with what’s happening in our community is quite a challenge and I am certain there are many activities I miss. If you would like to submit information for this column, please send your news via e-mail to <galburns@aol.com>.

Above: GFWC Coral Gables Woman’s Club President Charo Bolanos is pictured at her President’s Reception/Dinner Party with Past Presidents: Barbara Lapsley, Pam Schaefer, Claire-Frances Whitehurst and MaryScull Brown.

Left: Pictured at Reverse Raffle Rotary BBQ at The Baddours home are Bill Forshee, Jo Burke, Carlos Bolado and Wiley Hicks.

Women’s Fund board member Ann Pope with Laila Brock at Women’s Fund Luncheon.

Gables Chamber VP Ana Gonzalez and Coconut Grove Bank’s Raquel Hickey at Power of the Purse Luncheon.

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Alec J. Rosen runs for commission seat

BY GARY ALAN RUSE

Alec J. Rosen, a resident and businessman of South Miami, has declared his candidacy for the special election for City of South Miami City Commissioner, to fill the seat vacated by the tragic death of Jay Beckman.

Rosen, who is a military veteran, successful small business owner and family man, wants to be your next City of South Miami Commissioner.

“I’ve lived in the city for six or seven years, my office has been here in South Miami across from Deli Lane for three years, and I’ve lived around South Miami for many years,” said Rosen last week. “To have better services we built a house in South Miami. It’s a great, cool town, and we really enjoy shopping and dining and living here.”

Rosen said that while he had never given much thought to running for political office before, recent trends have made him want to get involved.

“What got me going is that I run a business in the City of South Miami and I do not feel that the city takes proper interest in the small business owner,” Rosen said. “I feel that the businesses in

the main street area of Sunset are the lifeblood of the city and they need a voice and they need someone to hear it.

I live in the city, I work in the city, I earn my living in the city, so I never would do anything that would be detrimental to my house, my family, my community, but I also would never do anything detrimental to the business community — the other people who are making a living in the city as well. Speaking with people around here, I get the feeling that the city has been hijacked by activist wackos who have a very narrow agenda that harks back decades and is not facing the realities of the economy that we’re in today.”

His military record includes two tours of duty in the Persian Gulf as well as participating in Operation Eagle Claw / Iranian Hostage Crisis for which he was awarded the Navy Expedition Medal, Unit Citation and USN Overseas Service Ribbon in a Hostile Zone.

In business, Alec runs a very successful PR and marketing agency, AJR & Partners. Alec has local clients within walking distance to his office and clients in Canada, Brazil and London. In 2008, Alec Rosen was

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named a Top 100 South Florida Small Business, by South Florida Business Leader magazine.

Alec Rosen is also an active member and Ambassador at Chamber South and says he has his finger on the pulse of the local community.

Alec Rosen serves on the Board of Trustees for Temple Israel of Greater Miami and provides pro-bono support to various non-profit organizations.

“As both a resident raising a family and a business owner making a living in the City of South Miami, I will bring a unique perspective to local government,” says Rosen. “As I spend most of my day within the city’s limits as I drive, bike and walk through our diverse neighborhoods, I see the potential of our community. In these uncertain economic times, I have the ability to represent the interests of both local businesses and homeowners with a pledge to enhance the economic vitality of South Miami and the value of our community and homes through sound fiscal policies and sustainable development.”

For information about his campaign, visit <www.AlecJRosen.com>.

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Half-cent sales tax: Spend it correctly; don’t kill it R. Kenneth Bluh KENNETH’S COMMENTARY Eight years ago we were promised more busways and an expanded Metrorail system. Since that date the county has collected more than $900 million in sales tax and has not delivered what we were promised. The question today is: Do we kill the additional half-cent sales tax or do we do the right thing and start getting what we were promised?

The Miami Herald, in an exposé, tells us that the money was spent on a greatly increased staff, bloated paychecks and the maintenance of existing facilities. We can’t take back salaries long ago paid, nor can we un-maintain our existing facilities. But, we can do what is right for the future.

County Commissioner Carlos Gimenez proposes giving the voters the right to go to the polls and eliminate the

half-cent increase. Commissioner Barbara Jordan, chair of the county’s transportation subcommittee, stated that erasing the tax would devastate the current transit system. Commission chair Dennis Moss suggests increasing the fee for using our current system and eliminating many of the freebie bus tickets given to seniors and other groups.

What to do? Here is my suggestion.

First, find out who was responsible for the hiring of additional unneeded staff.

If they are still on county payroll, get rid of them. Next, find out who received outlandish pay increases and roll their salaries back to their appropriate levels.

Segregate the dollars that have been spent on the maintenance of our existing system and start spending it on what we were promised — more transportation. Lastly, follow Moss’ suggestion and eliminate most of the free passes, which will generate more revenues.

It is obvious that we can’t expand the Metrorail system by the promised 88.9 miles of new lines. That was an impossible proposal from the very beginning. It could not happen if for no other reason than it requires matching dollars from

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What we can do is expand the bus system — more buses and more bus routes. For years I have been saying that our city was not developed in a way that makes a train system practical. A mass transit system, like New York City’s subway system, requires a high concentration of riders. We have that concentration today with all the new condo construction going on in downtown Miami.

However, that area is already served by our current Metrorail system.

What we need is an improved bus feeder system that will pick up riders who are spread all over the county and deliver them to the existing Metrorail system. This can be partially accomplished with the dollars redirected from the currently wasted spending on too many employees and the rolled back paychecks that were gratuitously given by management since 2002 when the

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half-cent sales tax went into effect.

We are accustomed to paying the halfcent sales tax. Cutting it back would save us each a few dollars but not enough to put much more food on the table. Let’s do what we were promised — knowing we can only accomplish a small part of the grandiose plans we were presented in 2002 to vote for the increase.

We need more clean buses, more bus routes and better schedules to get our residents to work, to school and to do our shopping. Let’s do what we can with the dollar we are now collecting.

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Fine Arts Photographers captures the moment Owner and photographer Lewis Feldman is pictured with his team, Monica Irwin Menezes on the left and Rachel Joannou in the middle, and surrounded by stunning examples of their work.

BY NANCY EAGLETON

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then Lewis Feldman’s Fine Art Photographers in South Miami has created a library filled with treasured works and best sellers.

Fine Arts Photographers has been capturing Miami’s smiling faces in portraits for almost 50 years. Feldman, the owner and photographer extraordinaire of Fine Arts Photographers, bought the business from his mother in 1985, who started the studio with Feldman’s father in Little River in 1950 and later moved to a location near Riviera Theater in South Miami in 1960.

“I’ve been in this business for 42 years,” said Feldman. “Before I bought the business, I was a filmmaker working in the Bahamas and I started as an aerial photographer in the U.S. army. These experiences taught me how to use more editorial features in the background of photos.”

Feldman has a natural eye for creating beautiful, creative shots and he works to keep things fresh.

“I stay on top of the trends and every year I like to introduce something new,” he explained. “Of course, we are completely digital and have been for five years.”

With this philosophy, family photos that Feldman takes over the years will never look exactly the same. Feldman recommends that families do professional photographs every few years in order to capture a portrait in time and document the changing and growing family.

“You shouldn’t cut your own hair and you shouldn’t take your own family photos,” said Feldman. “You don’t have the studio setting with the right lighting, creative eye or proper equipment to produce a high quality image.

Feldman offers his clients many creative services in addition to family photo-

graphs, including infant photography, high school and college senior portraits, executive portraits and special event photography, such as weddings and bar and bat mitzvahs.

Fine Arts Photographers is a popular choice for creative express yourself, high school and college senior portraits.

Feldman offers many tips on his website for graduating seniors to follow in order to have a successful senior session that results in photos that fit their unique personality.

“In June, I’ll start shooting photos of the graduating seniors of 2010,” he added.

Feldman explained another growing trend in his business.

“Executives are requesting professional photos to use for marketing materials such as portfolios, web sites and e-mail,” he said. “We also do on-site photography for company annual reports.”

Feldman does much of his work in his comfortable and stylish South Miami studio, which is decorated with examples of his beautiful work. The location also features an outdoor posing area.

“We try to make people feel at ease and have as much fun as possible when shooting in the studio,” said Feldman. “I also photograph at people’s homes and use the natural resources around us by shooting at parks like Fuchs and American Park. Background is about texture and we have enough places right around here that give you that great Florida look.”

Fine Arts Photographers is located at 7070 SW 59 Place in South Miami and is open Tuesday – Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For a complimentary consultation, call 305661-1685. You may also visit www.fineartsphotographers.com to enjoy the photo galleries, view monthly specials offered and learn valuable information on what to wear to your photo shoot.

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Bertha Diaz, Yoga Instructor, joins Self-Enrichment Center

BY LEE STEPHENS The Self-Enrichment Center, the enriched alternative for health and wellness, welcomes Yoga Instructor, Bertha Diaz teaches both Power Vinyasa Yoga classes for beginners, and hot yoga for all levels.

Classes are conducted in a comfortably heated room in order to promote weight loss, improve circulation, detoxify the body, and to relax the muscles for maximum range of motion. All classes are held in small groups in order to give the maximum attention to each student.

Private classes are available upon request.

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Self-Enrichment Center found its new home on Sunset Drive in South Miami, a tranquil oasis for people who choose to lead healthier lives. The new location continues to offer a sense of serenity and peace. Once you walk through the door, you enter the Feng Shui reception to the sounds of relaxing music and trickling water from their soothing fountain.

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Teacher and body worker, Alina Gutierrez, founder and director of the center has a strong belief in the mind-body connection. Every therapist at the center is with like mind, highly trained and experienced in their areas of expertise.

“We have the ability to heal ourselves naturally,” says Rosemary Mendez, administrator at the center. “Services at the center are a complement to traditional western medicine. They are proven treatments originating in the medicalhealth-spiritual framework of very ancient cultures.”

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Workshops on everything from stress relief to self-hypnosis are also offered, as well as lectures, yoga and meditation classes and artistic performances.

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Boy Scouts Troop 457 honors Eagle Scouts

BY ROBERT HAMILTON Boy Scouts of America Troop 457 honored its newest group of Eagle Scouts on Saturday, Apr 25.

This group of young men and their families are part of what has become a South Florida tradition. Troop 457, originally chartered in 1972, has been sponsored by Kendall United Methodist Church and led by David and Julie Ziska for nearly a quarter of a century.

Through the leadership of the Ziskas, the troop now has advanced more than 200 young men to the rank of Eagle Scout. Troop 457 shows no signs of slowing as there are another 100 Scouts in the troop who are working to become Eagle Scouts.

The new Eagle Scouts join an elite fraternity composed of leaders from all walks of life. Some well-known Eagles have been President Gerald Ford, Senators Bill Bradley and Sam Nunn, and astronaunt Neil Armstong. From the field of journalism and entertainment are Walter Cronkite. Steven

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The trail to becoming an Eagle Scout is arduous. Most boys work toward this goal for more than 10 years. The Eagle Scout service project is the culmination of this process.

Eagle candidates must develop, acquire funding, and complete a community service project.

Scouts dedicate months of volunteer time to this project. The 2009 Eagle class together documented more than 4,600 hours of community service. Projects were located in Miami, as well as the communities of Key Biscayne, South Miami, Homestead, Palmetto Bay and Pinecrest. The Scouts volunteered for local churches, synagogues, schools and parks, for animal rescue leagues and native habitat restorations.

The 2009 Eagle Scouts are juniors and sophomores, and attend Palmetto, Coral Reef and Killian high schools, Robert Morgan Educational Center, Westminster Christian School and Gulliver Preparatory School.

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Sivan Sax honored as SHS ‘Sophomore of the Year’ Sivan Sax of West Kendall recently was named “2009 Sophomore of the Year” during the annual Sunset High School (SHS) awards banquet at Signature Gardens.

Last year she was honored as “2008 Freshman of the Year.”

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Orchestra Miami to perform with piano soloist Ning An Orchestra Miami will be in concert with piano soloist Ning An on Friday, May 15, 8 p.m., at the Miami-Dade County Auditorium, 2901 W. Flagler St. Elaine Rinaldi will conduct.

In collaboration with the Chopin Foundation of the United States, Orchestra Miami performs with Ning An, first-prize winner of the prestigious Chopin Piano Competition for 2000.

The program includes Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 in b flat minor , Beethoven’s dramatic Leonora Overture No. 3 and Brahm’s Symphony No. 1 in c minor.

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CORAL GABLES HOSPITAL TO HOST ‘BROWN BAG’ MEDICATION EVENT Coral Gables Hospital is inviting the community to attend a free event where pharmacists will be on hand to answer questions about drug interactions, expired prescriptions and recalled medications on Saturday, May 16, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the hospital, 3100 Douglas Rd. in Coral Gables.

This “Brown Bag” event is taking place to teach patients how to properly take and store over-the-counter medications, like Advil or Maalox, and how to properly take and store prescription medication, such as diabetes or cholesterol medication.

All attendees should bring every medicine they are taking in its original container, even if the medicine is only taken occasionally. All attendees will receive literature and a free gift.

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Since 2005, the commissioner has supported the swimming program for children to promote water safety. He allocated the program’s funding from his own discretionary funds at the county commission meeting on May 5.

To find out if you live in Commissioner Martinez’s district, visit online at <www.miamidade.gov/commiss> and click on the “Who is my commissioner?” link in the left-hand navigation.

For lesson times and additional information, contact Tamiami Park at 305223-7077.

SHOPS AT SUNSET PLACE TO HOST ‘HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS EXPO’ As the 2009 hurricane season approaches, the Shops at Sunset Place will host the “Hurricane Preparedness Expo” on Saturday, May 16, from noon to 7 p.m. The free event is designed to inform the public about hurricane hazards and provide knowledge that can be used to take action before, during and after a storm.

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CSX CORRIDOR EVALUATION STUDY PUBLIC MEETING SLATED MAY 19 The Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) will have a meeting, open to the public, on Tuesday, May 19, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Civic Pavilion in the Kendall Village Center, 8625 SW 124 Ave. This is the second meeting where public input will focus on developing and detailing possible transportation options for further consideration. This series of meetings stems from the organization’s CSX Corridor Evaluation Study to examine the feasibility of implementing public transportation options along the existing CSX freight rail corridor linking Miami

International Airport to the Kendall area.

This meeting will inform the public regarding progress in the CSX Corridor Evaluation Study and solicit community thoughts regarding corridor re-use and possible CSX freight service relocation.

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WHITE HOUSE SETS DEADLINE FOR FALL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM The White House has announced that applications for the Fall 2009 White House Internship Program, which runs from Sept. 8 to Dec. 18, are due by Tuesday, May 26.

People interested in applying must meet the following criteria: be a U.S. citizen, 18 years of age on or before the first day of the internship, and enrolled in a college or university (2- to 4-year institution) or must have graduated from college in the past two years. If an applicant doesn’t meet that criteria, he/she can be a veteran of the United States Armed Forces who possesses a high school diploma or its equivalent and has served on active duty at any time during the past two years.

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UM-NSU CARD TO REGISTER FAMILIES FOR SERVICES, JUNE 6 The University of Miami-Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (UMNSU CARD) will visit JD Redd Park, 550 N. Homestead Blvd., Homestead on Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to noon, in the Mobile Autism Clinic to register children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).

Registration takes about 20 minutes per family. Parents and individuals must bring proof of diagnosis (i.e. child’s IEP report or DX from physician stating the ASD. The child does not need to be present at registration.

For more information on UM-NSU CARD or to schedule a registration time for June 6 at JD Redd Park, call Natalee George at 305-284-5901 or 1-800-9AUTISM, ext. 1.

MIAMI CITY BALLET SCHOOL’S SUMMER INTENSIVE PROGRAM Miami City Ballet School’s annual Summer Intensive will be held June 22 through July 24 at the school, 2200 Liberty Ave. in Miami Beach.

Classes are Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and include technique, pointe, partnering, jazz, variations, stretching and repertoire classes.

Most of the students will be housed at the Johnson and Wales University dormitories. Special weekend activities are also planned for the students.

The 2009 program already has been filled. However, students ages 12-19 interested in the 2010 Summer Intensive should call Miami City Ballet School at 305-929-7007.

MIAMI FREESTYLE INVASION CONCERT AT THE BANKUNITED CENTER, MAY 30 The “Miami Freestyle Invasion” concert presented by 93.9 MIA will invade the BankUnited Center at the University of Miami on Saturday, May 30, at 8 p.m. This is the largest Freestyle show ever in Florida.

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This year’s Miami Kidney Walk raised $152,000 to combat kidney disease and aid those suffering with renal failure.

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Fitness expert to motivate cancer survivors at SMH

BY PHYLLIS TEITELBAUM Cancer survivors and their loved ones will learn how physical activity can fight fatigue, calm anxiety and help them feel better during Cancer Survivors Day on Sunday, May 17. The free event will run from 1 to 3 p.m. at South Miami Hospital’s Clarke Education Center, S. Dixie Highway (US 1) and SW 62nd Avenue.

Fitness expert, professional dancer and cancer survivor, Cathee Connor, with the help of movement therapists from the South Miami Hospital Behavioral and Collaborative Medicine Program, will provide information and interactive demonstrations that will help participants ease into exercise.

“Research is proving that moderate exercise helps those undergoing cancer treatment and those who have completed treatment,” said Connor, who is one of the instructors of a popular dance movement class for cancer survivors, called Health Steps. The class meets weekly at South Miami Hospital.

“It improves muscle tone, flexibility and balance. It helps them get a better night’s sleep, reduces fatigue and tension and improves mood,” she added.

Cancer survivors, their families and friends are invited to this event sponsored by the Baptist-South Miami Regional Cancer Program. It is part of National Cancer Survivors Day, which celebrates the lives of those living with and beyond cancer. A light lunch will be served.

The event is free, but reservations are required. Call 786-596-2871 by Wednesday, May 13. Attendees are encouraged to wear clothing that allows for gentle exercise.

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Student artworks to be featured at ‘Creative Visions’ exhibition

BY LORENA GUERRA-MACIAS

Maria Valsangiacomo may only be in sixth grade, but her artistic ability already is receiving notice across Miami-Dade County.

The Zelda Glazer Middle School student’s artwork was chosen recently to grace more than 1,000 invitations for Commissioner Joe A. Martinez’s Sixth Annual “Creative Visions” Student Art Exhibition on Wednesday, May 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. The annual exhibition showcases artwork from the 27 elementary, middle, and high schools throughout Commissioner Martinez’s district, at the Patricia and Phillip Frost Art Museum of Florida International University, 10975 SW 17 St. Maria’s work is just a sample of the hundreds of art pieces created by Creative Visions 2009 invitation features the artwork of Maria young local talent that Valsangiacomo, a sixth grade student Zelda Glazer Middle School.

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“Every year, Creative Visions The competition and exhibit oppor- embraces more and more artistic outlets tunity was created by Commissioner of expression to include a broad specMartinez to promote art in public trum of the visual and performing arts,” schools, encourage fledgling young Commissioner Martinez said. “There is artists, and provide a venue to exhibit a wealth of talent that our local students their artwork. Now in its sixth year, the have that I feel should be shared with Creative Visions program has grown by the community. Our students and teachleaps and bounds since its inception. ers work extremely hard every year to In its first year, only 90 pieces of art put together an exhibit that continues were submitted. Now, along with the to astonish and impress the public.” hundreds of submissions from District A panel of local art industry personal11 schools, Creative Visions has expand- ities will select the best three works of ed to include video media submissions, art from each academic level at the known as “11-Tube,” as well as the works exhibition. The creators of the nine of local senior citizens in a separate winning art pieces will each receive a exhibition. The “11-Tube” program, in trophy, a county certificate, and the first which three district high schools partic- place award winners will receive a sumipate in a video competition showcasing mer art scholarship. Other participants creativity, won the 2008 Achievement will receive certificates of appreciation.

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Federal & State Programs May Help Offset Senior Living Community Costs

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Q. My parents are in their late 80s. Both are currently living at home; however, my siblings and I feel their health care needs will be best met in an assisted living community.

Are there and programs available to help offset the costs?

A. There is often a reversal of roles when adult children begin providing care and support for their aging parents. And, as you have seen, there may ultimately come a time when you are simply unable to meet the changing needs of your parents at home. An assisted living community enables seniors to maintain their sense of independence and involvement in a social environment while providing assistance with activities of daily living (showering, grooming, eating, etc.) and peace of mind that comes with a professional support team.

Many seniors and their families incorrectly believe that assisted living community expenses are covered by Medicare—they are not.

Long term care insurance policies vary with regards to coverage for assisted living facilities (ALFs) and it’s important to review the policy with representatives. Payments are reimbursed to the individual or family rather than direct to the community.

According to Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA), the majority of assisted living residents today—86.2 percent—pay from their personal financial resources; however, federal, state and local governments have programs and waivers in place to allow income-eligible seniors to enjoy an assisted living lifestyle.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), for example, offers many different programs and services for veterans and their surviving spouses.

Under the VA Pension with Aid & Attendance Program, veterans and/or their surviving spouses qualify for assistance if they: 1) were discharged from service under conditions other than dishonorable; 2) served at least 90 days of active military service, one day of which was during a war period; 3) are over 65 years old; 4) have medical necessities; and 5) have an annual income of less than $19,728.

The Miami-Dade Veterans Services Program advises that while many veterans will exceed the income requirement. If they can prove that the majority of their income is spent on medical expenses such as co-pays, insurance deductibles, prescriptions, caregivers or assisted living community expenses, etc., then the VA will reimburse the veteran up to $1,644 per month. So, a person who receives $50,000 a year in income and pays $36,000 a year for assisted living actually has an income of $14,000 and may qualify for the Aid & Attendance Benefit.

The widow of a veteran may also apply for the Pension with Aid & Assistance Program. In order to qualify for benefits, her income must not exceed $12,672 annually.

Every county throughout the state has a Veteran Service Center which can provide information specific to your parents should either of

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them qualify for VA benefits. In general, the application takes about 15-20 minutes to be completed and the processing time varies from 6-8 months.

It’s good to remember that the benefits are retroactive to the date the application was received.

Be cautious of third-party companies who charge fees to assist you with applying for Pension with Aid & Assistance Program. The County Veteran Offices, located at 11025 SW 84th Street in Miami, offers this service free of charge and can be reached by calling 305-270-2940.

Another program which is available is the Long-term Care Community Diversion Program which also helps cover the costs of an assisted living community. It is a Medicaid Waiver program designed to provide community-based services to people who would otherwise qualify for Medicaid Nursing Home placement.

Seniors must meet the following qualifications in order to be eligible: 1) be at least 65 years old; 2) reside in a Diversion Project service area; 3) be a Florida resident; 4) be a U.S. citizen or qualified noncitizen; 5) file any other benefits to which they may be entitled; 6) disclose any rights to third-party liability; 7) have Medicare part A and part B; 7) meet nursing facility level of care; 8) meet the income limit of $1,911 for an individual or $3,800 for a couple; and 9) meet the asset limit of $2,000 for an individual or $3,000 for a couple.

While The Palace’s assisted living communities participate in the Diversion Program, other ALFs may not. It’s important to find out this information before selecting a community for your parents.

There are also other programs that can offset costs such as the Assisted Living for the Elderly (ALE) waiver. For residents of qualifying ALFs, the waiver will cover three services: case management, assisted living and if needed, incontinence supplies.

Additionally, the senior living community may offer special incentives or programs to assist with expenses. For example, The Palace recently launched a new “Security Agreement” which allows prospective residents to move to the community paying only a discounted monthly rate (whatever they can afford without selling the home) while they await the pending sale of their home. Once the home is sold, The Palace is reimbursed the accrued rental difference with minimal interest fee.

These are just a few of the federal and state programs which offer financial assistance. I recommend contacting the VA, Department of Elder Affairs, Agency for Health Care Administration or Area Agency on Aging for information specific to your parents’ case as soon as you begin considering options.

Helen Shaham and her husband Jacob have been operating retirement communities for nearly 30 years. The Palace Suites in Kendall is a luxury Independent Living Community for active seniors.

In addition, The Palace at Kendall campus is home to two Assisted Living Residences and a Nursing & Rehab Center. They also operate The Palace Gardens Assisted Living Community in Homestead, Homestead Manor Nursing Home and The Palace @ Home, a Medicare Certified Home Health Agency. Their two newest projects are The Palace at Weston – luxury living for those 55 and over, and The Palace Tel-Aviv, a continuing care retirement community in Israel. They have two communities under development – The Palace at Weston Senior Living and The Palace at Coral Gables. More information can be found on the company website, www.thepalace.org or by calling 305-270-7000.

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Playwright, Carlos Lacámara, wrote Danny Pino, star of CBS’s Cold Case and a native Miamian, will star in the this new, nine-character drama, revealActors’ Playhouse production of ing the decay of Cuba under Castro, inspired by his own Havana Bourgeois at father’s escape from the Miracle Theatre. the island.

The much-anticipated Lacámara writes: Florida premier will “I’d like to dedicate touch the heart and this play to my father, soul of theater who was an artist with patrons in our diverse humble roots and big community. dreams. He and my Written by Carlos mother loved their Havana Lacámara, bourgeois life in Bourgeois is set in Cuba. It broke their Cuba from 1958 to hearts to have to run 1960 and explores the off to a foreign counimpact of Fidel try with two small chilCastro’s Revolution dren in tow, but I’m on the Cuban middle eternally grateful that class. they did.”

This remarkable new However, the play play follows the lives of was written for an the employees of a American audience, Havana-based advertisin order to show what ing agency during the Danny Pino really happened 50 island’s transition from –––––––––––––––––––––––– years ago not far from capitalism to communism. The creative team at the agency is our own shores.

“There isn’t much difference between an forced to forgo their usual clients and instead pitch a revolution that will turn American middle class person today and a Cuban middle class person in the 1950s. their lives upside down.

Through these ordinary characters, the Havana Bourgeois is a universal drama…it play explores how over a two-year period happened in Cuba, as it did in Eastern Castro converted a rabidly capitalistic Europe 60 years ago and it’s happening in nation into the Western hemisphere’s Venezuela today,” Lacámara said.

“Actors’ Playhouse is honored to presfirst Marxist state. The play mixes powerful drama and touching humor to tell a ent Havana Bourgeois,” said executive prostory of historical importance following ducing director Barbara S. Stein. “We this year’s 50th anniversary of the day believe our production will have an Fidel Castro and his revolutionaries important impact on generations of individuals in our community who realize seized control of Cuba.

Pino portrays the leading character that the sacrifice they had made is worth Alberto Varela, a talented aspiring art the freedom they celebrate with their director at the Havana-based ad agency. families today in America.”

Performances of Havana Bourgeois will Pino is an American actor of Cuban descent, currently appearing on the CBS be Wednesday through Saturday at 8 TV series Cold Case. He graduated from p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. from May 13 Miami Coral Park High School in 1993 through June 7, with an additional matiand, in 1996, from Florida International nee on Wednesday, May 20, at 2 p.m.

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Tickets now on sale for ZSG All-Star Basketball

BY TYLER SMINKEY Tickets now are on sale for the “2009 RRA Presents The Summer Groove Hosted by Zo and D. Wade” (ZSG), the summer’s hottest event. Fans will have the opportunity to experience the fun and excitement of ZSG in a variety of ways, including the Carnival Cruise Lines ZSG All-Star Basketball Game.

ZSG will take place July 8-12 in various locations throughout Miami-Dade and Broward counties. The event has grown over the years to become a five-day funfilled weekend offering something for everyone — golf, comedy, concert, benefit dinner, free block party, all-star basketball game, and numerous exclusive functions.

Join NBA Champions Alonzo Mourning, Dwyane Wade and their impressive list of All-Star friends as they battle it out on the court during “old school” versus “new school” team challenges during the hottest basketball game of the year. Along with great competition, fans at the Carnival Cruise Lines ZSG AllStar Basketball Game will enjoy a jampacked evening of entertainment, giveaways, exciting contests, the much-antici-

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Don’t forget to grab the family and head out early for a fun-filled afternoon at the complimentary ZSG Block Party, which is open to the public and begins at noon outside the AmericanAirlines Arena on Sunday, July 12. To get the crowd ready for the big game, Mourning and Wade will host this biggest block party of the summer featuring music, great food, giveaways, rides, and entertainment by local and national performers.

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Ride of Silence to call attention to cyclists killed by motorists

BY LEE STEPHENS Hundreds of local bicycle riders will take part in a silent slow-paced ride (maximum 12 mph) in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways.

The 2009 Miami Ride of Silence on Wednesday, May 20, 7 p.m., will take place long the Rickenbacker Causeway, beginning at Hobie Beach (across the road from Mast Academy), a popular cycling area where motorists and cyclists coexist.

More than 700 cyclists are killed each year while riding. Most of them occur in cities, and suburbs. This ride serves to educate motorists that cyclists have the legal right to the road and to watch out for cyclists.

The Ride of Silence is similar to a funeral procession. There will be no talking, only silence, to remember fallen brothers and sisters. Black armbands are worn in memory of those who have been killed; red armbands are worn for

those injured while riding.

Originally started in May 2003 by Chris Phelan in Dallas after endurance cyclist Larry Schwartz was hit by the mirror of a passing bus and was killed, it was suppose to be a one time event, but as word got out about the ride, many cyclists contacted Chris with the desire to participate in this event.

Hundreds of rides in Antarctica, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Caribbean, Chile, Cyprus, Hong Kong, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand and Singapore will all begin precisely at 7 p.m. on May 20.

Recent bicycle-motorist accidents in Dade County illustrate the need to remind motorists of the 2006 law that requires motorists to leave a 3-foot space when overtaking a bicycle. The ride of silence is a safe, silent way of reminding them of this need.

The ride is not a fundraiser and there is no fee. Cyclists of all ages and abilities are invited to ride. The ride is 12 miles long at 12 miles an hour.

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Nissan 370Z for 2009 is a redesigned beauty Ron Beasley AUTOMOTIVE EDITOR

LET’S TALK CARS The Nissan 350Z has been a personal favorite from the day I first slid behind the wheel back in 2002. My appreciation for the iconic little sports car only has deepened after driving the all-new 370Z. It’s the first full redesign of the vehicle since its re-introduction as a 2003 model and Nissan says that almost every piece and component has been re-thought or redesigned, giving the car a shorter wheelbase, greater use of lightweight body materials, a new engine with more horsepower and improved fuel economy, a new seven-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters, a synchronized downshift rev matching system for the manual transmission, a new high-quality driver-centric interior and new add-on technology features.

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tially grabs your attention. There’s even a subtle upswept line to the new rear quarter window that recalls the original 240Z of 1970, a car that carried the Datsun name back then and was a hallmark of performance and style.

Nissan designers really did their homework to improve the popular Z car. The 370Z has an aggressive yet sensual look and a lighter, tighter structure for better performance. It rides on a wheelbase that’s about four inches shorter than the previous generation Z car (100.4 inches versus 104.3 inches), while overall length is reduced by 2.7 inches (167.1 inches versus 169.8 inches).

Engineers moved the rear wheels forward in the second generation of the FM platform to achieve the shorter wheelbase. At the same time, overall width has been increased by 1.3 inches, the rear track by 2.2 inches and overall height reduced by 0.3 inches. The more compact exterior dimensions and expanded use of lightweight materials — including an aluminum hatch and door panels, and an allaluminum hood (the previous design had steel reinforcements) — reduce the car’s overall weight.

Redesigned Nissan 370Z has sensual, aggressive look and rides on a four-inch shorter wheelbase.

The body structure also was extensively revised, improving front body torsion rigidity by 30 percent; a new front suspension cradle to reduce front body lateral bending; new rear structural reinforcements, and an underbody “V-bar” to help reduce rear lateral bending.

Rear body torsion rigidity is improved by up to 22 percent. The result is enhanced overall solidity and handling. Other enhancements include a carbon fiber composite radiator housing and strengthening of the rear fender and hatch areas.

Under the hood, the 370Z gets power from the fourth generation of Nissan’s

award-winning VQ-series 332 hp 3.7-liter V-6 engine with VVEL (Variable Valve Event and Lift), a gain of 26 horses from the previous engine.

The new 370Z Coupe hit U.S. showrooms in January and has been one of the few bright spots in the struggling economy.

A convertible Roadster is in the pipeline for 2010. Base price on the 370Z is $34,460.

Ron Beasley is the automotive editor for Miami’s Community Newspapers. He may be contacted by calling 305-662-2277, ext. 261, or by addressing email correspondence to <LetsTalkCars@aol.com>.

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South Miami 7325 SW 57th Ave Ph: 305-667-1195

side and rear panels • Accent-colored painted steel frame • Six tool hooks • Two heavy-duty front locking swivel casters • Two heavy-duty back swivel casters • Natural gas grill includes a 10-foot flexible hose • Enclosed tank storage area and precision fuel gauge (LP models only) • Tank not included with LP models • Weber® cookbook • Limited warranty Dimensions (with the lid open) • Height: 64.5 inches • Width: 60 inches • Depth: 30 inches Color Options Available Finish: porcelain-enamel

• Three stainless steel burners • Primary cooking area = 507 square inches • Warming rack area = 130 square inches • Total cooking area = 637 square inches • 7mm diameter stainless steel cooking grates • Stainless steel Flavorizer® bars • 42,000 BTU-per-hour input main burners • 12,000 BTU-per-hour input flush-mounted side burner • Electronic Crossover® ignition system • Stainless steel shroud with a center-mounted thermometer and accent-colored, cast-aluminum end caps • Two stainless steel work surfaces • Enclosed cart with stainless steel doors and stainless steel handles and accent-colored painted side and rear panels

Pinecrest 8285 SW 124th St Ph: 305-235-9341

• Accent-colored painted steel frame • Six tool hooks • Two heavy-duty front locking swivel casters • Two heavy-duty back swivel casters • Natural gas grill includes a 10-foot flexible hose • Enclosed tank storage area and precision fuel gauge (LP models only) • Tank not included with LP models • Weber® cookbook • Limited warranty Dimensions (with the lid open) • Height: 64.5 inches • Width: 60 inches • Depth: 30 inches Color Options Available Finish: Stainless Steel

Miami Beach 545 41st St (Arthur Godfrey Rd.) Ph: 305-531-0836

We will meet any competitor pricing on Weber Grills.