South Miami News 5.28.2013

BY HORACE G. FELIU

W hen one thinks of adragon slayer, theimage of St. Georgeslaying the evil dragon

comes to mind. In the story, St. George res-cued a village by slaying a dragon thatdemanded they sacrifice their young to thepoint that the King’s own daughter was inperil.

While the story of St. George, the patronsaint of England, is well known throughoutthe Christian world, the saintly work of Dr.

Donald R. Hopkins is not.Indeed the soft-spoken and modest

Miami native of Coconut Grove is hardlyknown. At age 71, his humble beginningsas the son of Bahamian immigrants under-score his struggles in a country that was rifewith racism to become Vice President forHealth at the Carter Center.

Former President Jimmy CarterDr. Donald R. Hopkins

As a 10th grade Miami Northwestern stu-dent, Dr. Hopkins took a test which result-ed in him skipping 11th and 12th grades toenter Morehouse College. Dr. Hopkins’s

professional relationship with formerPresident Jimmy Carter culminated in bothof them being Knighted by the country ofMali. In addition, he was dubbed byNigerians as “Healer of the World.”

Along the lines of a fire breathing dragon,the Guinea worm which has plagued man-kind since biblical times, excretes a burningacid to create a blister on the skin of its vic-tims, hence creating a burning sensation. Itwas once known as dracunculiasis, or “afflic-

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Vice Mayor JoshLeibman is playingtarget practice on theforeheads of the cur-rent mayor, which bythe way happens to bePhil Stoddard and twoof our other fearless leadersCommissioners Wally and BobbleHead.

Not sure what has gotten into Joshrecently, but I’ll just betya that he isfed up with all the nonsense and rheto-ric that escapes from the mouths ofJosh’s dais buddies.

Folks, it’s a sad state of affairs overat city hall and I urge you to listen towhat Josh is saying and to watchChannel 77, where you can watch thecommission meetings, old ones, aswell as live ones, too.

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BY NANCY EAGLETON

I t was the trip of a lifetime– and a trip that changedtheir lives. Roy and LynnRoden rode their bicyclescross-country on a four-

month, 5,000-mile journey fromSeattle to Miami to raise awarenessabout Parkinson’s disease and moneyto find a cure.

Roy, 55, who grew up in PembrokePines and Miami, was diagnosed withParkinson’s disease five years ago.He’s worked in the fitness industry formore than 37 years. He met his wifeLynn, who is now a personal trainer,when she was a client at Olympia Gymin Aventura. The Rodens are certainlynot ones to sit around and letParkinson’s disease take control.

The couple began their Parkinson’sRide Across America last Novemberwith their two dogs in tow, riding incarriers behind them. Their route tookthem along the Pacific Coast Highway

On their journey to increase awareness about Parkinson’s disease, Roy and Lynn Roden found a happier, sim-pler life.

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The RocDoc, Dr. Stephen Etkin, wasfeatured recently at a recent Jr/ Sr. HighSchool Achievement breakfast held at theWestin Colonnade on May 8. Top studentsfrom nine area schools were recognizedwith certificates and metals during anentertaining morning event presented bythe Miami-Dade Chapter of ThriventFinancial and coordinated by JoanReitsma, owner of The Giving Tree and theCoral Gables Friends of Education. Beforepresenting the students their awards,RocDoc, a local gastroenterologist whohappens to be a professional musical andsong writer as well, spoke to the studentsabout pursuing their passions even when itmay not be your career. Who better tospeak on that than a well respected doctorwho uses his musical talents and medicalknowledge to educate youngsters. Thenumerous songs he has written and per-

forms are available on CD atRocDoc.com. Once you listen to this, youwill find yourself singing the songs. Theyare just that catchy and memorable. Ofcourse, for Eskin, that is the point as heseeks to make learning medical conceptseasy and fun.

Speaking of fun, on May 2nd, therewas a similar recognition breakfast, thistime for the elementary school grads,also at the Westin Colonnade. Thatbreakfast program featured a few num-bers from Actors’ Playhouse productionof EXCELLENT CONQUEST. The castfrom that show, roller blades and all, per-formed numbers from the show withmusic and lyrics by Actors’ PlayhouseMusical Theatre for Young AudiencesChildren’s Theatre’s Earl Maulding,who directs the show, and ScottMorlock. By the way, registration isnow open for the many theatre camp pro-grams offered by Actors’ Playhouse. Forinformation, call 305 444-9293 X 621 orvisit www.actorsplayhouse.org

Both of these May student achieve-ment recognition events are annualaffairs coordinated by Joan Reitsma, ofowner of The Giving Tree; presented byMiami-Dade Chapter- Thrivent Financial; hosted by the Westin

Colonnade; and sponsored by theGFWC Coral Gables Woman’s Club,Claire Frances Whitehurst, GulliverSchools, the Rotary Club of CoralGables, and the Education Foundation ofthe Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce.

In other news, the Rotary Club ofCoral Gables tackles another greatfundraiser with their next Wine and Dinefor Charity Dinner on Tuesday, June 4, atthe Westin Colonnade. This dinner willbenefit Shake-A-leg and the charitableprograms of the Coral Gables RotaryFoundation. With the Westin hosting thisdinner, Westin’s Chefs Thomas Russoand Brian Harding have prepared anamazing four course dinner with winepairings that are sure to delight. An allinclusive price of $125 per personincludes a champagne reception at 6:30p.m. sponsored by Yolanda Woodbridge,YW Associates, followed by an exquisitedinner, wines, door prizes and more.This promises to be a sell-out event andseating is limited. To reserve your space,call Coral Gables Rotary’s Event ChairRodney Langer at 786 251-8459 orGloria at 305 968-3090.

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BY LEVI MEYER

It's bold when a gymdefines itself as the place"where great bodies aremade." When you make astatement like this, youbetter have the right stuffto back it up.

Six months ago when Iwalked into SoMi Fitness for the first time, Iknew this was no ordinary gym. The parkinglot was lined with tires, which was part of anobstacle training course that I admittedly didn'twant anything to do with. When I went inside,I was instantly greeted by the lovely and talent-ed Unni Greene, aka the “Diet Diva," andWillie Del Sol, aka "Coach Willie." I quicklylearned that these trainers are the real deal andthey run a gym that is anything but ordinary.

We all know what your typical gym lookslike. You see 100+ people wandering aroundaimlessly, stumbling between machines thatthey barely know how to use. I've been one ofthose people. I've been to those gyms, and I'vefinally found something better at SoMi Fitness.

In the 2000 square-foot SoMi Fitness trainingfacility, everything about the place is designedto push, pull and drag you to your goal. You areassigned both a personal fitness trainer andnutritionist. After recording your weight andmeasuring your BMI, your licensed and certi-fied nutrition consultant learns about your body,schedule, lifestyle and activity level in order toprovide you with a meal plan tailored to yourspecific needs. Yes, you came here to sweat andshred the pounds, but Unni reminds you that“great abs are made in the kitchen.”

With a membership at SoMi Fitness, youdon’t simply gain access to a gym with bellsand whistles; you get private sessions with apersonal trainer who guides and directs you,moving you closer to your goal with everyhour-long workout. During one of these sched-uled one-on-one sessions, there are rarelymore than 10 people in the gym at the sametime, unless there’s a class in session upstairs.

There are several trainers available. I workout with Willie, who trains several dozen peo-

ple every week. Still, he seems to magicallyremember which muscle group we targeted inour last session, even when I forget. Willieknows my limits better than I do. When Ithink I am incapable, he shows me otherwise.

My muscle definition has gotten morenoticeable as the weeks go by and not a daypasses without Willie reminding me to fol-low the diet plan that Unni provided me. (Iguess I’m not fooling him when I skip mealsor go for late-night ice cream runs).

At SoMi Fitness, you are surrounded bypeople who take exercise and fitness serious-ly. Everyone is on a mission to accomplish a

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Don’t take my word for it. Visit SoMiFitness and gaze upon the walls that are deco-rated with hundreds of photographs of people,even some very famous ones, whose bodieshave been transformed by Unni, Willie andthe team at SoMi Fitness.

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Make sure you have your Barf Bag next toyou, cuz ya going to feel like vomiting afteryou see what is going on at city hall.

And on my eating rounds:

Over at Deli Lane: Former Vice MayorBrian Beasley and Oliver von Gundlach,were there and sitting nearby was formermayor Horace Feliu and current vice mayorJosh Liebman and no they were not sittingtogether. But if they were, my oh my whatstories that could tell.

And at Casa Larios; Obdulio Piedra fromGreat Florida Bank, Donna and RonaldShelley, Dr. Jorge Blanco, AngeloBosques,Jr. the personal trainer fromFitness Together, Armando Oliveros, the for-mer vice mayor and lots of South Miami’sFinest, as well.

While at Town Kitchen and Grill, I raninto Paul & Lizette Marolf, Susan Greene, aswell as Levi and Lauren Meyer all therealong with lots of other beautiful peopleenjoying a Sunday brunch.

I hear that some city hall staffers arebeing bugged now- a- days, not just by the lit-tle pests that are you can step on, but by thelarger pests, the two legged ones that aremaking their jobs a lot harder to do. And bythe way, I’m not saying that the place is real-ly bugged, as in recording your every move,but there are cameras everywhere and I’mtold really everywhere.

What the heck is going on over at thebathrooms at the city owned, Murray Park.Ooops did I really write that? Folks, don’tworry too much it’s not that bad unless youthink that dirty bathrooms and no toilet paperon many an occasion are Ok. But be that asit may, I wonder if the bathrooms over at cityhall are treated the same.

With speculation on whether U. S. Sen.

Bill Nelson, D-FL might run against GOPGov. Rick Scott in the fall of 2014 a hottopic. Nelson on Friday was coy when veter-an Miami Herald political reporter MarcCaputo suggested reasons why he might,or might not run for governor in the comingyears. And the senior senator from Floridatold the reporter when it came to him runningfor governor. “You figure it out,” he said.However, Nelson is the only statewideDemocrat in office in a state dominated bythe GOP, and some party faithful want him toride back from Washington as Gov. LawtonChildes did back in 2004 when he left theSenate and defeated a young Jeb Bush in hisfirst gubernatorial campaign.

Scott who spent some $73 million of hisown money to be elected in 2010 has provedsince then to be an effective RepublicanParty fundraiser as gubernatorial challengersin the GOP for the moment are keeping theirpolitical powder dry and are not running inthe race. However, this widespread specula-tion that Nelson would be a great challenger

for the Democratic Party has been out there,but some pundits wonder why he would wantto run. Since he just was reelected to theworld’s most exclusive club, has major sen-iority since he was first elected in 2000, andat 74 if he ran. He could find the youngerScott a formidable challenge even thoughtthe governor is low in the polls. Editor’snote: I believe Nelson will stay in the U.S.Senate.

“I trust but I verify,” says Carvalho

when it comes to projects program man-

ager Parsons Brinckerhoff for $1.2 billion

bond program

Alberto Carvalho, the superintendent ofthe nation’s fourth largest public school dis-trict has put his reputation on the line when itcomes to the projects to be financed by a$1.2 billion bond offering passed over-whelmingly by voters in Nov. 2012. And herecommended to the school board thatParsons Brinckerhoff, Inc. be the district’sprogram manager and to provide supportservices to assist in the delivery of districtwide school renovations, replacements andtechnology upgrades for the bond, state dis-trict documents. Carvalho told the schoolboard members on Wednesday that he nego-tiated a “rate and cost multiplier that is sig-nificantly less,” for other program manage-ment firms that were used for the “Houstonand L.A.” public schools system and thesemarkups were “the lowest cost multipliers inthe country,” he told the board.

And while he had faith in the large compa-ny that also did much of the work at the newAmerican Airline terminal at MIA. “I trust butI verify,” and with the district’s “power of ver-ification” he is “assured we will get to thegoal,” because the oversight of the projectsand money is being “done at the highest level.”And the superintendent since Sept. 2008 toldthe board it will be “reflective in the outcome”of the hundreds of projects and the whole pro-gram will be done through an “honest, trans-parent and legitimate process,” he assured thenine-member board. Further, of this over bil-lion in projects to be done over the next six toseven years. In this first year, the school dis-trict is expected to sell some $508 million inbonds to get the ball rolling and Carvalhonoted with this contract. Parsons is “responsi-ble,” for the results and there is “no other com-pany,” to place the blame on. And he expectsall the projects to be “on time” and “underbudget,” he concluded his discussions.

The pediatric heart surgery program atJackson Health System’s Holtz’s Children’sHospital is “voluntarily accepting probationdesignation in order to allow us sufficienttime to demonstrate full compliance withCMS Standards,” and would “welcome alater assessment,” wrote Steven Burghart, theSr. VP and Chief Administrative Officer ofHoltz’s Children Hospital & Women HospitalCenter. The cardiac program is required to doat least 150 cases a year and this past low sur-gical volume had been under review over thepast months after a past unsatisfactory review

earlier detailed in a past Watchdog Report.Two of the program’s physicians also signedthe letter by the top administrator.

The letter further said the request camebecause the pediatric cardiac program “willfall short of the CMS Facility Standard of150 cases annually,” and they are “pursuinga number of avenues toward programmaticgrowth but developing and modifying such alarge academic program takes time.” In addi-tion, there has been “insufficient time sincethe last evaluation for us to demonstrate asubstantial change in surgical volume.”And they wish more time to become compli-ant with the required surgical volume. Andwhen it came to the “upcoming CMS visit toUM/Jackson Pediatric CardiovascularProgram.” The Jackson executive says, “Wesuggest canceling a Jun. 4 site visit.” And theApr. 25 letter was sent to Jeffrey P. Jacobs,M.D., head of the CMS CardiacSubcommittee, which is a Division ofChildren’s Medical Services.

In a past CMS review, the program’s surgi-cal volume was becoming an issue and therewas also a need to replace a cardiac surgeon,since the program was short on one, but thisnew wrinkle for such a high profile medicalservice so important to the community’s kids atJackson deserves being monitored and why theWatchdog Report over the past nine monthshas been keeping my eye on the matter.

Fairchild Gardens turns 75, Miami-

Dade’s version of Camp David

Acommunity treasure has turned 75-years oldrecently and it is the Fairchild Tropical andBotanical Gardens located on Old Cutler nestledon the bay. The Gardens dubbed by theWatchdog Report as the community’s CampDavid after a potentially contentious politicalmeeting was held there in 2001 but turned into akumbaya event between state legislators andcounty commissioners at the time. Fairchildhosts a variety of different events including theyearly Ramble that show cases the beautiful gar-dens, and includes the new attraction Wings ofthe Tropics, featuring thousands of butterfliesfrom all over the world. Further, part of theGarden’s experience is the large number of vol-unteers that work there seven days a week, andthese peoples giving countless hours helps keepthe Gardens manicured and in great shape andsaves the taxpayers millions of dollars by thisfree activity. And the Watchdog Report gives allthe volunteers a Tip of the Hat. For more go to:http://www.fairchildgarden.org/

(The last four items were provided bywatchdogreport.net)

Thought of the Day:

Wishes cost nothing unless you want them to come true.

— Frank TygerGot any tips? Contact me at 305-669-

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in California and then through Arizona,New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana,Mississippi, Alabama and finally, toFlorida.

The Rodens’ return home was a brief pitstop on their continuing journey. Theywere back in the area just long enough topack up their Airstream with life’s necessi-ties, and then move west. They sold mostof their belongings before their four-monthbike trek and bought the camper, whichwas driven by family members and friendsand served as their safe haven.

“We got rid of the penthouse and thePorsche, and traded it all in for a simpler,stress-free lifestyle,” said Roden. “Whenyou get a disease, your priorities change.It’s not about quantity of things and what’sin your bank account; it’s about the qualityof life.”

The Rodens will live in Wesport,California, during the summer and work ata KOA campground where they stayed onthe trip. They’ll spend the winters inTucson, Arizona.

“The two places we stopped for longerthan a day during our trip are the twoplaces we plan to call home – for now,”

said Roden. “Westport is simply beautiful.And, we met some amazing people in bothplaces.”

In Tucson, the couple met Becky Farley,Ph.D., a researcher, physical therapist, neu-roscientist and Parkinson’s exercise spe-cialist who founded Parkinson’s WellnessRecovery (PWR), a wellness center forParkinson’s patients. The doctor’s motto atPWR is: “We believe people withParkinson’s can get better and stay betterwith exercise.”

“Dr. Farley is looking to expand herfacility and take her exercise programnationwide,” said Roden. “I will serve as aconsultant, and Lynn has become a certi-fied instructor and will also assist withmarketing.”

In other words, the Rodens will continueon their journey to educate people aboutParkinson’s disease and help those afflict-ed by it.

“Our ride was simply a tool to help usspread awareness,” said Roden. “We wereable to speak to the media and get expo-sure. In El Paso, we were on three televi-sion programs, did two radio shows andtalked to two newspapers in one day.”

Along the way, the Rodens also met withParkinson’s patients, physicians andresearchers, and Roy shared his experi-ences of managing the disease. A few of hiskey messages: Parkinson’s is not an “old-person’s” disease. It’s not a death sentence.Get treatment.

“Although I was diagnosed at age 50, Ihad symptoms when I was 40,” saidRoden. “No one thought about Parkinson’sdisease at that age.”

Roden continued, “Because there’s nocure, people get depressed, give up anddon’t seek treatment. I met people on thistrip who had been diagnosed, but hadreceived no treatment and were not eventaking medication to help with the symp-toms. It was infuriating. I hope I’veinspired people to get treatment so they canlive life to the fullest, even with this dis-ease.”

Across the country, Roy spoke about thebenefits of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS),a treatment he had last summer. DBS is abrain stimulation therapy that uses animplanted medical device, similar to apacemaker, to deliver electrical stimulationto precisely targeted areas of the brain. Thetreatment suppresses Parkinson’s symp-toms, which can include tremors, cramp-ing, involuntary movements, insomnia anddifficulty swallowing and walking.

“I would not have been able to complete

this trip without the benefits of this treat-ment,” said Roy. “I encourage people withParkinson’s to not view DBS as a lastresort.”

An estimated 1.5 million Americanshave Parkinson disease. Each year, about50,000 to 60,000 cases of Parkinson’s arediagnosed. About 10-20 percent of thosediagnosed are under the age of 50, andabout half of those are diagnosed beforeage 40. To date, there is no cure. On theRodens’ website, PDChallenge.com, dona-tions directly benefit various Parkinson’scharities that work to make a differenceand find a cure.

The Rodens have been lifted by theoverwhelming community support theyreceived before their journey and alongthe way: Olympia Gym of Aventurahosted fundraisers; Whole Foods donat-ed pallets of supplies and food; CityBikes in Aventura donated equipment,including a GoPro to document theirjourney; Best Buy donated an iPad toblog; and KOA Campgrounds offeredfree lodging.

The couple is planning another epicbicycle ride later this year. They’ll bikefrom New York to Montreal, Canada, toattend the third World Parkinson Congress,held in Montreal, Oct. 1-4.

“We’re really just getting started,” saidRoden.

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tion with little dragons.” Calcified evidence ofthe Guinea worm has even been found in anEgyptian mummy. The Guinea worm entersthe human body via a village’s water supplywhich is usually a stagnant pond. Once thelarva enters the body, it can grow as long as 36inches before migrating to the skin, usually afoot, hand or even an eye socket. Secondaryinfections and a litany of complications canresult, diminishing life expectancy.

To fight this plague of mainly African vil-lages, Dr. Hopkins sword is the sword ofknowledge. The University of ChicagoMedical School graduate, Harvard MedicalSchool educator and retired C.D.C. directorhas been on a quest of educating villagers ofthe importance of using filtration techniquesprior to drinking. His eternal optimism andfaith are extensions of his sword which heuses to build local native networks and rela-tionships that continue to educate.

Due to his perseverance and tenacity indealing with petty wars, politics and defeatistobstacles, Dr. Hopkins’s quest has resulted inreducing the number of cases from 3.5 mil-lion in1986 to less than 600 cases worldwide!Complete eradication is well within reach!His formula for eradication of this diseasewas the strategy of direct intervention with

segments of a population. This pre-emptiveinitiative was the same one he used to helperadicated the deadly smallpox virus. Indoing so, Dr. Hopkins saved the lives of anestimated 50 million people! Smallpox up tonow is the only disease that has been wipedout from the face of the earth.

Our country, our world, needs real heroesas opposed to those that seek glory throughwars and politics. Given his life-long workover insurmountable odds we need to look nofurther than Dr. Donald Hopkins.

Dr. Donald Hopkins is our modern day St.George and indeed someone whom is worthy ofhigher recognition. Former President Carterwas quoted as saying, “He is a doctor and a pub-lic health professional committed to alleviatingthe suffering of millions who go unnoticed bythe media. There have been few heroes in mylife and Dr. Donald R. Hopkins is one of them.”

With all accolades aside, one can only pre-sume that these efforts have been nothingless than phenomenal. A very profound andpersistent question that has always eludedhumankind and now being answered is sim-ply…”Am I my brother’s keeper?” Giventhe magnitude of Dr. Hopkins’s efforts, onewould conclude that his answer has over-whelmingly been…I am.

Horace G. Feliu is a freelance writer, for-mer Mayor and author of the controversialnew thriller, The Nativity Conspiracywww.thenativityconspiracy.com

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The Junior Orange Bowl celebrated a nightof glamour and royalty as the 2013-2014 JuniorOrange Bowl Royal Court was crowned at theRebeca Sosa Theatre in Miami Springs onSaturday. Camilia Romero, a 7th grader fromSomerset Academy, was crowned as the 62ndJunior Orange Bowl Queen. Joining QueenCamilia are Princesses Skyler Odin, an 8thgrade student at David Lawrence Jr K-8, andAlexis Santana, a 7th grade Florida VirtualHome School student.

A new addition to the Royal Court this yearis the Little Sister title. This title is awarded toan 11 year old who will have the opportunity togain the experience and confidence that willprepare her to become Junior Orange BowlQueen or Princess for the following festivalseason. This year’s Little Sister is CelineAlvarez from South Miami K-8.

The Royal Court will serve as volunteers andgoodwill ambassadors at all of the 2013-2014Junior Orange Bowl Festival events. TheQueen and Princesses will also ride on TheRoyal Court Float at the most anticipated 65thJunior Orange Bowl Parade on Miracle Mile indowntown Coral Gables. All girls that partici-pated in the search will be invited to TheQueens Ball on January 3 at the beautifulBiltmore Hotel in Coral Gables.

“I am extremely proud of all of the girls thatwill be our ambassadors for the year. They arebright, accomplished and beautiful representa-tives”, says Isa Goenaga, chair of the JuniorOrange Bowl Royal Court Committee. “Thegirls embody the characteristics of what theRoyal Court represents; leadership, confidenceand a love for their community”.

The Queen, Princesses and Little Sister arechosen based on personality, poise, and theirdesire to be involved in their community. “Wehad a wonderful group of girls that competedthis year and it was tough for the judges to sin-gle out these few but we are very proud of the

2013-2014 Royal Court” says Goenaga. This year’s judges included Mark

Trowbridge, CEO of the Coral Gables Chamberof Commerce, Andria Hanley, ExecutiveDirector of the Coral Gables CommunityFoundation, Ruth Paul, Vice-Chair of theAnthony Dejuan Boatwright Foundation, andCarroll-Lynn Willgren, Owner and CEO of thepublic relations firm High Intensity ProductionsLLC.

The first ever Miss Junior Orange Bowl, foryoung ladies ages 18-26, was crowned as well.Meghan Orsley won the Miss Junior OrangeBowl title and will go on to represent the JuniorOrange Bowl at the Miss Florida USA compe-tition in July.

The Junior Orange Bowl is set to begin its 65th“Diamond Jubilee” Anniversary Festival Season.The 2013-2014 Festival will consist of over 15athletic, academic, and cultural events for youthsfeaturing the Junior Orange Bowl Parade throughdowntown Coral Gables. All of the JuniorOrange Bowl festival events are produced entire-ly by volunteers. To learn how to become part ofthe Junior Orange Bowl team, call 305-662-1210or email [email protected].

The Junior Orange Bowl Festival is possiblewith the support of the City of Coral Gables,Miami Children’s Hospital, The Orange BowlCommittee, the Miami-Dade CountyDepartment of Cultural Affairs, the CulturalAffairs Council, the Miami-Dade CountyTourist Development Council, the Miami-DadeCounty Mayor, and Board of CountyCommissioners. The Junior Orange BowlCommittee, Inc. is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organ-ization that serves the community of SouthFlorida and the Youth of the world by providingopportunities for wholesome, competitive andmulticultural experiences. For more informationon the Junior Orange Bowl, please contact 305-662-1210 or visit our website at www.jrorange-bowl.org.

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¿Tiene usted o alguien que ustedconoce Keratosis Actínica?

Do you or someone you knowhave Actinic Keratosis?

FXM Research in Miami is looking for males and females 18 years or older that sufferfromActinic Keratosis “can be caused by prolonged exposure to the sun, result in discrete,rough, dry, scaly bumps on the face and/or the scalp”, to participate in a four [4] study-visit clinical research study. Medical Insurance is not required for study participation.

Qualified participants will receive:• Evaluation by a Board Certified Dermatologist.• Investigational Study Medication or placebo at no cost.• Reimbursement for time and travel up to USD $200.00.

FXMResearch enMiami está buscando hombres y mujeres de 18 años o más que sufrandeKeratosisActínica “pueden ser causadas por la exposición prolongada al sol, resultanen discretas lesiones abultadas, ásperas, secas, y escamosas en su cara y/o cuerocabelludo”, para participar en un estudio clínico de investigación que requiere cuatro [4]visitas. No se requiere seguro médico para su participación en el estudio.

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¿Tiene usted o alguien que usted conoce DermatitisAtópica (También conocida como Eczema)?

Do you or someone you know haveAtopic Dermatitis (Also known as Eczema)?

FXM Research in Miami is looking for males and females 18 to 65 years of age thatsuffer from Atopic Dermatitis (dry, red, scaling patches throughout your body with orwithout itchiness), to participate in a nine (9) study visit clinical research study. MedicalInsurance is not required for study participation.

Qualified participants will receive:• Evaluation by a Board Certified Dermatologist.• Investigational Study Medication at no cost.• Reimbursement for time and travel up to USD $540.00.

FXMResearch enMiami está buscando a hombres y mujeres de 18 a 65 años de edad quepadecen deDermatitisAtópica (parches de resequedad, enrojecimiento, descamación en sucuerpo con o sin picazón), para participar en un estudio clínico de investigación que requierede nueve (9) visitas. No se requiere seguro médico para su participación en el estudio.

Los participantes que califiquen recibirán:• Evaluaciones por un Dermatólogo Certificado.• Los medicamentos bajo investigación sin costo alguno.• Reembolso por su tiempo y transporte de hasta $540.00.

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BY GRANT MILLER Publisher

Here is a question: Is

doing the right thing

always the right thing to

do, or only when it’s con-

venient? I would like to put

that question to the princi-

pals and athletic directors

of area high schools.

It seems to be a national trend these

days, but I bring this up because of inci-

dents at local schools in which student

athletes have displayed bad sportsman-

ship, yelling at referees or angrily throw-

ing their equipment against a wall to show

their displeasure.

It was a significant enough violation to

get one student suspended, but the problem

was that the school administrators didn’t

suspend the kid there and then. They put

the suspension off until later because there

was an important game or match coming

up and they apparently didn’t want to hurt

the team’s chances for a victory by remov-

ing a key player.

What would happen if the student athlete

behaved that way in the classroom? For

sure the student would be suspended.

I know for a fact that some public and

private school student athletes are walking

out on their class if there is a test and the

athletic directors let them get away with it.

In many cases, student athletes are

caught blatantly cheating on tests and the

teachers tell the administration, but they

wait to do anything to the kid until after the

big games are played or the playoffs are

over. The suspensions were delayed and, in

some cases, some of the parents of team

members even objected to any suspension

or any punishment at all because they

thought it was no big deal and they didn’t

want to harm the team.

One of the biggest problems in the end is

the fact that the coaches are paid, hired and

fired based on the records of their top

sports teams, so their very livelihood often

depends on making sure that their best ath-

letes play at any cost.

More and more we see schools doing

this sort of thing, and it’s easy to under-

stand their motivation. But the main job of

schools of any kind, public or private, is to

educate — to teach. When principals and

athletic directors put expediency ahead of

ethics, what kind of a lesson are they teach-

ing our kids? That morals and ethics don’t

count and that “doing the right thing” is

just an empty phrase?

Wouldn’t it be better to teach them that

actions have consequences and that they,

and the adults in charge of them, need to

follow basic ethical guidelines? If a sus-

pension caused by a violation hurts a

team’s chances, then maybe that’s an

important lesson the students (and parents)

need to learn to encourage better behavior.

Sure, these are just games, just high

school sports activities. But the lessons

kids learn now will stay with them for the

rest of their lives. As they grow up and

mature, and evolve into families, business-

es or even politics, do we really want them

instilled with the idea that ethics is some-

thing they should only worry about when

it’s convenient?

High school sports often are touted as

being character building. Isn’t ethical

behavior an important part of character?

Isn’t “doing the right thing” right?

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BY GARY ALAN RUSE

A special “school expo” event at TheFalls shopping center on Saturday, May 18,brought together principals and teachers ofmany area schools for a chance to spreadthe word to parents about the quality pro-grams offered by the Miami-Dade PublicSchools system.

Similar events have been conducted atother locations during the past month, but thisone focused on schools within the MiamiPalmetto High and Miami Killian High feed-er patterns. Its theme was “Discover excel-lence in your own backyard.”

Representing the Palmetto feeder patternwere Howard Drive, Pinecrest, Palmetto,R.R. Morton, Perrine and Coral Reef ele-mentary schools; Frank C. Martin K-8 andVineland K-8; Palmetto Middle andSouthwood Middle, and Palmetto High.

For the Killian feeder pattern administra-tors and staff attended from Gloria Floyd,Kendale, Snapper Creek, Sunset Park andWilliam Lehman elementary schools;Devonaire, Kenwood and Leewood K-8centers; Arvida Middle and Glades Middle,and Killian High.

Southwood Middle School principalMagda Pereira was pleased with the oppor-tunity and stressed the importance ofreaching out to parents.

“This is our second expo that we’vedone,” Pereira said. “The reason that we’redoing it is to promote our curriculum andour programs that we offer in public educa-tion so that we can bring back all of thosestudents who are out in private schools andin charter schools — bring them back to thepublic school system where we haveexceptional teachers and exceptional pro-

grams for the students. We have brochuresand videos that show what the students areactually doing.”

Todd W. Morrow, principal of GloriaFloyd Elementary School, agreed about thepurpose of the important event that broughtadministrators out on their own time.

“We’re here to let the community knowabout the wonderful things we have goingon at our school, and also hopefully torecruit students,” Morrow said. “This is thefirst one we’ve done out in a public loca-tion. We did one at a high school earlier onin November. This helps us reach peoplewe wouldn’t normally have contact with.”

Principal Nancy Aragon of Arvida MiddleSchool was understandably proud of herschool’s accomplishments and offerings.

“We’re here showcasing my school,”Aragon said. “We have two magnet pro-

grams — the Forensic Science and theGlobal Studies. All the schools in theKillian feeder pattern have a lot of magnetsor academies. They’re excellent schools.

“This is a good way to get in touch withparents who might be in charter schools orprivate schools and that way we can let themknow what wonderful schools we have, andwhat programs we have that they might notknow about. All our schools are ‘A’ schoolsand our test scores are off the charts.”

Sara Martin, the principal at Sunset ParkElementary, also thought the expo eventwas worthwhile.

“I think it’s fantastic,” Martin said. “Itbrings the community together, informs theparents of our curriculum and it’s a fantasticidea. Next year we’ll be starting our STEMAcademy and we’re very excited about it,and are advertising and promoting it.”

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Pictured (l-r) are principal Todd W. Morrow of GloriaFloyd Elementary School, and principal Jeanethe D.Thompson and teacher Jennifer Gonzalez of KendaleElementary School.

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The school expo at the Falls shopping center attractedparents and students.

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Pictured (l-r) are teacher Dan Corradino and assistant principal Doug Lobo of Palmetto High School; principalMagda Pereira and teacher Joanie Lobo of Southwood Middle School, with teacher Eddy R. Urquia of PalmettoMiddle School.

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BY BRITTANY NGUYEN

The Southern Florida and Puerto RicoChapter of the Leukemia & LymphomaSociety has announced the winners of its2013 Man and Woman of the Year cam-paign in Miami where a total of $187,000was raised by all candidates.

Alejandro Mendieta, senior financialconsultant for Amtrust Bank, was crownedthe Miami Man of the Year (He raised$34,000.) and Alexandra “Alix” Arguelles,vice president, Online AccountManagement & Consulting Services forAmadeus North America, was crowned theMiami Woman of the Year. (She raised$72,000.)

“The 2013 Miami Man and Woman ofthe Year winners and candidates are someof the most devoted volunteers that haveever been involved in the campaign,” saidCarolyn A. Cauceglia, vice president ofStrategic Sales and Account Managementfor Amadeus North America and co-chairof the 2013 Man and Woman of the YearMiami campaign.

The Man and Woman of the Year cam-paign is a 10-week program to raise funds tohelp find cures for blood cancers. The cam-paign recruited candidates in the communitywho agreed to conduct their own fundraisingcampaigns and compete to earn the covetedtitle of Man and Woman of the Year.

“It was an honor to work with each of

their dedicated teams, our committedsponsors and the inspiring Boy and Girl ofthe Year,” said Roberto R. Muñoz, Southand Southwest Florida Market presidentfor BBVA Compass and co-chair of the2013 Man and Woman of the Year Miamicampaign.

Each of the candidates raised funds inhonor of the Boy and Girl of the Year, whoare local blood cancer patient survivors andsources of inspiration to their families andto others. The 2013 Miami Boy and Girl ofthe Year were Ryan Pino and MelanieGarcia, respectively.

Ryan was only 20 months old when hewas diagnosed with acute lymphocyticleukemia. He was nicknamed “LittleSoldier,” having fought and screamed hisway through every one of the 18 spinaltaps, 11 bone marrow punctures, dailyblood tests, and 18 medicines a day.Today, Ryan is a happy, healthy, athletic13-year-old who has been cancer free for

over 10 years.Melanie was diagnosed with acute lym-

phoblastic leukemia shortly after her 14thbirthday. She endured weekly hospitalstays, bone marrow tests, blood transfu-sions, lumbar punctures, numerous cyclesof chemo and hair loss. Today, Melanie is apositive and happy 10th grader.

Roxanne Vargas, NBC 6 Entertainmenthost of “6 in the Mix,” was the emcee forthe Miami Man and Woman of the YearJourney of Hope Gala on Saturday, Apr. 20,at the InterContinental Miami Hotel.

The 2013 Man and Woman of the YearMiami Campaign Gold Sponsor was thelaw firm of Shook Hardy & Bacon. SilverSponsors were Amadeus North AmericaInc., Travelpapa.com and LPL Financial &New York Community Bank.

For more information about the SouthernFlorida and Puerto Rico Chapter of theLeukemia & Lymphoma Society, call 1-954-744-5313 or visit <www.lls.org/sfl>.

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Pictured (l-r) are Ryan Pino, Boy of the Year and cancer survivor; Vanessa Vicente, Leukemia & LymphomaSociety-Southern Florida and Puerto Rico Chapter, and Melanie Garcia, Girl of the Year and cancer survivor.

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BY NICOLE BANHOLZER

Random House Children’s Books cele-

brates the 10th anniversary of the popular

Stupid Smelly Bus Tour, scheduled to visit

27 bookstores, libraries, and military bases

through June 29, including a stop at Books

and Books in Coral Gables at 6 p.m. on

June 11.

Launched in 2004 as part of the compa-

ny’s “June Is Junie B. Month” promotional

campaign to support Barbara Park’s best-

selling Junie B. Jones book series, the

Stupid Smelly Bus Tour continues to bring

Park’s lovable character to fans across the

country, all of whom love to meet their

favorite book character in person.

The first tour was voted “Most Effective

Children’s Marketing Campaign” by book-

sellers in Publishers Weekly’s annual Off

the Cuff Awards (Publishers Weekly,

1/10/05). Last year’s tour brought Junie

B.’s hilarious antics to life for more than

5,000 fans, and this year’s tour is poised to

do the same.

“Yikes! I truly cannot believe that Junie

B. and Mr. Woo have ridden that stupid

smelly bus from coast-to-coast for 10 years

in a row,” Park said. “That is just amazing!

My thanks to all for allowing Junie B. to

meet so many of her friends and share her

‘treasures’ from home. It has been such a

happy ride!”

The eight-week tour features live per-

formances by two actors playing Junie B.

Jones and Mr. Woo, who travel from city to

city in a bright pink “Stupid Smelly”

school bus adorned with colorful graphics,

including the series’ signature checker-

board and the faces of Junie B.’s friends in

the windows. At each event, Junie B. will

open her Big Pink Trunk of Junk and per-

form a Show and Tell, sharing instantly

recognizable items from the series such as

her stuffed elephant, “Philip Johnny Bob,”

and the floaty ball from the toilet tank,

Junie B.’s favorite plumbing supply. The

events are recommended for children ages

5 up, and also include an official book

stamping and free Junie B. souvenirs for all

kids in attendance.

For more information about the Junie B.

Jones book series and for complete details

regarding the tour’s cities, dates, and event

locations, visit the series website at

JunieBJones.com.To encourage an enthusiasm for and

love of reading, this summer also willmark the launch of the new Junie B. Kids’Reading Club. Members will receive areading log full of activities, Junie B.quotes, and plenty of pages to record theirfavorite Junie B. moments, as well as afree copy of the first book in the seriesJunie B. Jones and the Stupid SmellyBus.

As an interactive component, the

JunieBJones.com website will host two

new games, as well as book quizzes for

kids to show off their Junie B. knowledge.

For an added incentive, each quiz entry the

child and parent submit will enter them to

win a visit from the Stupid Smelly Bus to

their school in summer 2014.

With over 55 million copies in print in

all formats and translated into more than a

dozen languages, the Junie B. Jones series

first burst onto the literary scene in 1992,

and has been keeping kids (and grownups)

laughing — and reading — ever since.

Over 20 years and 30 books later, Junie B.

Jones has become a staple in classrooms

across the country and been featured in

USA Today, Time Magazine, and on the

Today show.

Park adds, “I’ve never been sure whether

Junie B.’s fans love her in spite of her

imperfections: or because of them. But

either way, she’s gone out into the world

and made more friends than I ever dreamed

possible.”

This original performance is produced

and directed by G. Wayne Hoffman. The

Junie B. Jones Stupid Smelly Bus Tour is

produced and sponsored by Random House

Children’s Books.

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Kid favorite Junie B. Jones and the gang will be coming to Coral Gables on June 11.(Photo courtesy: Marcia Ciriello)

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The Miami Phenoms Team won the Hialeah Spring Classic Tournament 9U Division after defeating theHialeah Bulldogs 8-5. The Miami Phenoms went undefeated to get the crown.

BY DANIEL MUTTER

Dr. Jake von Scherrer, Palmer TrinitySchool athletic director, has been recog-nized by the Florida Interscholastic AthleticAdministrators Association as this year’sFlorida State Award of Merit winner.

The Award of Merit is presented to theathletic director in each state whose lead-ership and programs have made a signifi-cant impact at the national level. Under Dr.von Scherrer’s leadership, Palmer Trinityhas become recognized throughout thestate and beyond as being on the cuttingedge of sportsmanship on a school-widebasis.

In the past few years, von Scherrer hasstarted a variety of sportsmanship initia-tives, including a Captains Pre-GameSportsmanship announcement, the creationof a Pre-Season Sportsmanship Powerpointfor Parents, the placement ofSportsmanship banners in the gym, alongwith starting a Captains Council of studentathlete leaders while also developing a firstclass student public address announcer.

All of these efforts culminated with

Palmer Trinity School being honored asthe 2012 FHSAA State Champion forSportsmanship in Class 3A.

For more information about the school,visit <www.palmertrinity.org>.

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The Danny Berry Diamondbacks 9U team won the USSSA Cinco de Mayo Madness tournament sponsoredby Danny Berry Baseball and Kendall Hammocks Optimists. Pictured (l-r, bottom) are Jared Guell, MiloSuarez, JJ Cominsky, Peter Frometa and Javi Barrenechea; (middle row) J.P. Dare, Hunter Anes, NateNevins, Adrian Quintero and Will Bettridge; (top row) coaches Joe Guell, Nelson Suarez, Jeff Cominsky andScott Bettridge. Not pictured is coach Peter Frometa.


BY ROXANA ROMERO

Miami Dade College’s (MDC) dual-enrollment high school, School forAdvanced Studies (SAS), isamong the nation’s best pub-lic high schools, according toNewsweek.

The highly respected maga-zine’s 2013 Best High Schoollist ranked SAS No. 6 in thenation, and No. 2 in Florida,compared with 2,000 otherpublic high schools across thecountry. SAS was the onlyhigh school within Miami-Dade and Broward counties tomake the coveted list.

This year’s distinction high-lights those schools that haveproven to be the most effectivein turning out college-readygrads. The findings are basedon components such as gradu-ation and college-acceptancerates, and the average SAT/ACT scores,among other factors.

“It is truly a privilege to be associatedwith a high school which has a rich tradi-tion of providing exceptional educationalservices to students in this community,”said SAS principal Dr. Omar Monteagudo.“This recognition, coming on the heels ofour silver anniversary, is a testament to thedegree of professionalism exhibited by ourfaculty and staff and the dedication andresilience of our remarkable students. Thisis one more example that opportunity trulychanges everything.”

SAS is no stranger to superior distinc-tions. Last year, it clinched the No. 12 spot,and was voted among the top 100 BestHigh Schools in the nation by theWashington Post.

SAS is a full-time, dual-enrollment high

school initiated in the 1988-89 school yearas a combined effort between Miami-DadeCounty Public Schools (MDCPS) andMiami Dade College.

Students attending SAScomplete their last two yearsof high school while attend-ing MDC and, in many cases,simultaneously graduate withboth a high school diplomaand an Associate of Artsdegree from MDC. Theschool, fully accredited bythe Southern Association ofColleges and Schools, islocated on four of the col-lege’s campuses: Homestead,Kendall, North and Wolfson.

Students receive freetuition and fees, free text-books, and, if eligible, schoolbus and Metrorail transporta-tion funded by MDCPS. Eachsemester, students enroll in aminimum of three college

dual-enrollment courses, taught by MDCfaculty, and four high school courses, taughtby SAS faculty. All high school courses areAdvanced Placement courses except forPre-Calculus and Research. The SAS popu-lation consists of 500 students — 100 at theHomestead Campus, 200 at the KendallCampus, 100 at the North Campus, and 100at the Wolfson Campus.

The opportunity for acceleration andenrichment attracts motivated and academ-ically talented students who wish toadvance their studies. One hundred percentof students graduate and continue theiracademic studies at top colleges and uni-versities in Florida, throughout the nation,or at foreign universities. School forAdvanced Studies provides a unique tran-sition between secondary and post-second-ary education.

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BY JODIE KNOFSKY

Thanks to the support of 1,000 Women’sFund friends, partners, donors, volunteersand staff members, the annual Power of thePurse luncheon raised more than $325,000for the women and girls of Miami-Dade.The event, a celebration of 20 years ofservice to the community, took place onApr. 19 at Jungle Island.

One of the many highlights of the daywas the introduction of the 24 members ofthe inaugural Honor Roll — extraordinarywomen whose unique contributions havemade the mission real through their verytangible actions. Each woman was present-ed with a special commemorative braceletas they were introduced by luncheon co-chairs Judy Chorlog, Aletha Player andKristin Francisco.

Chair Marj Adler and new executivedirector Marilyn March were onstage forthis memorable presentation. Board treas-urer Faye Wright delivered passionate andheartfelt remarks, reminding all that theWomen’s Fund work was not yet done.

CBS4 News anchor Shannon Hori wasemcee for the event and provided both live-ly and thoughtful insights throughout theafternoon. Guests were inspired by a spe-cial tribute video and moved by presenta-tions by two of the many thousands ofwomen whose lives have been changed bythe Women’s Fund. Their remarks werefollowed by a standing ovation as manywere moved to tears by the stories of per-sonal triumph. Speakers included RebeccaFrancisque, a high school student and partof the Thelma Gibson Health Initiative’sCoconut Grove Girls’ Group, and EveHansen, a graduate of the LEAP program.

The Women’s Fund of Miami-DadeHonor Roll 2013 members are: SophieBrion, Women’s Fund’s advocacy director2004-09; Ann Bussel, community activist,philanthropist and long-time Women’s Fundsupporter; Deborah Bussel, philanthropist,consultant, and advocate. Women’s Fund

supporter and donor; Kate Callahan, nurse,consultant and long time supporter ofwomen’s programs at Camillus House;Alexandra “Ali” Codina, documentary film-maker, activist, past board member and sup-porter; Margarita “Maggie” Codina,Women’s Fund supporter and philanthropist;Evelyn Cohan, Women’s Fund co-founderand first and long-time board chair andvisionary, social worker involved with manywomen’s organizations; Sue Gallagher, for-mer Women’s Fund Board member andadvocate for the homeless; MarilynnGladstone, Women’s Fund founder; TiffanyZientz Heckler, Women’s Fund develop-ment director for seven years; SallyHeyman, county commissioner servingMiami-Dade County since 2004 and a long-time Women’s Fund supporter and advocatefor women’s issues; Deborah Hoffman,community activist, philanthropist, attorneyand consultant; Fran Katz, Women’s Fund’ssenior programs officer and staff membersince 1988; Kathleen Kennedy-Olsen, exec-utive director of the Kennedy FamilyFoundation and longtime Women’s Fundsupporter, advocate, and philanthropist;

Claudia Kitchen, Women’s Fund executivedirector for 10 years, and longtime advocatefor women and girls; Kathie Klarreich, for-mer Women’s Fund board member, author,journalist and longtime donor; AnnMachado, past Women’s Fund board mem-ber and chair of the Alumnae Council; EllenShishko, alumnae council and board mem-ber Emerita, member of Women’s Fund

board since 1994; Katy Sorenson, Miami-Dade commissioner 1994-2010, longtimeadvocate for equality and civil rights; LeslieSternlieb, philanthropist and advocate forwomen’s issues; Eileen Nexer, first execu-tive director of Women’s Fund, andHonored in Memoriam — Evelyn Gilbert,Joanne Hayes and Margaret “Peggy”Wilson.

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The Falls recently received recognitionfrom Chamber South with a BusinessExcellence Award for the “Best CorporateCitizen.” This award was given to The Fallsin the 1 to 24-employee category.

“We are honored to be the recipients ofthis prestigious award which speaks to ourlongstanding commitment to the local com-munity,” said Julie Goldman, mall managerof The Falls for the past 14 years. “We lookforward to continuing to serve SouthMiami-Dade for many years to come.”

The Falls was honored with this awardafter years of providing support to commu-nity groups and charities. The shoppingcenter presents unique annual signatureevents, which has established them as asound community partner.

The Miracle on 136th Street Holiday Paradehas kicked off the holiday season for the past17 years and gathers more than 20,000 atten-dees that include local school band and GirlScout troop participants, among others.

The Falls also hosted a dine-aroundevent for nine years, which benefited theChildren’s Home Society and the UnitedWay, and continues to host a holiday con-cert series that features local nonprofitgroups, schools and churches. Additionally,Fridays at The Falls, a free concert series,has been a favorite among locals for thepast 14 years with live music, every Fridaynight featuring local musicians.

And, most recently, The Falls created andhosted The Falls Strut your Stuff for Cancerfor two years, which recognized both can-cer survivors and their caregivers andraised much-needed funds for three localcancer support organizations.

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Competition was in the air as residents at East Ridge at Cutler Bay pitted theirskills against girls from the Pinecrest Premier Soccer Club U13, during a recentintergenerational challenge.

East Ridge residents led in points during the two-hour competition in ping pong andBocce ball but the girls turned the tables in the last few minutes of the afternoon withtheir skills at Wii Bowling, beating the residents by only a few points.Organized by Wellness Coordinator Suzana Delgado, the event was kicked off with

performances by Zelda Glazer Middle and Winston Park Middle schools while officialteam cheerleaders from Winston Park kept everyone’s enthusiasm high with their sup-port and cheers.Residents provided a wonderfully enthusiastic audience and supported their neighbors

cheering them on but the girls’ competitive spirits were undeterred.To top off the afternoon, East Ridge managers rolled out the welcome mat for visitors

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Academica, one of the nation’s leading

charter school service and support organiza-

tions, has announced that Sports Leadership

and Management Charter Middle and High

School (SLAM) — a specialized Miami-

Dade County public school featuring a

sports-directed curriculum — will be

expanding to a new location for the 2013

academic year. The innovative school also

will have new neighbors, the Miami Marlins.

The newest addition to the Mater

Academy network of high-performing char-

ter schools, SLAM currently is operating at a

smaller capacity within Mater Academy East

Charter High School, at 998 SW First St.

However, come August, the school will open

within a state-of-the-art, seven-story facility

overlooking Marlins Park, located at NW

12th Avenue and Sixth Street.

The school, which currently is under con-

struction, will feature a 500-seat gym and is

poised to compete in a wide variety of sports

as the “Titans.”

“It is a privilege for those of us at

Academica to be working with SLAM,” said

Fernando Zulueta, founder and president of

Academica. “We are thrilled to take this next

step in the school’s evolution and are confi-

dent that its new location will provide out-

standing opportunities to the students we

serve.”

With a capacity of 980 students, the school

now is enrolling students, in grades 6-12,

who are interested in pursuing sports-related

professions. SLAM students choose a pro-

gram focus from three academies — Sports

Management and Marketing, Broadcasting

and Communications, and Medicine and

Health Sciences — and are exposed to vari-

ous career fields within their area of interest.

Tailored curriculums prepare young minds

for futures in:

• Athletic training;

• Media and public relations;

• Physical therapy, and

• Sports-related advertising, agent repre-

sentation, business management, medicine,

entertainment marketing, journalism, psy-

chology, and nutrition.

SLAM students are encouraged to partici-

pate in community service initiatives associ-

ated with their concentration. Additionally,

the school aims to provide students with on-

going opportunities to intern with local ath-

letic teams and professionals within the

sports arena.

“SLAM is off to an amazing start and will

only continue to gain momentum at its new

home,” added Alex Tamargo, principal of

Sports Leadership and Management Charter

Middle and High School. “Featuring a one-

of-a-kind curriculum and unmatched experi-

ences, the school will serve as a catalyst for

other Sports Leadership and Management

Charter Schools throughout the nation. I am

honored to be tasked with heading the SLAM

team into its bright future.”

As a charter school management company,

Academica serves in a similar capacity to a

school district’s staff and board’s role in

managing a traditional public school. The

Florida-based organization has a proven

track record of developing and growing net-

works of successful charter schools through-

out the U.S. and currently serves the largest

population of high-performing charter

schools in the state of Florida. Academica’s

strategic formula of establishing schools in

areas of great need has made them an instru-

mental resource in accelerating student and

school performance nationwide for the past

decade.

Interested parents should call 305-324-

6963 or visit the SLAM website at

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Miami-Dade County Animal Services

Department, in collaboration with the

Miami Marlins Ayudan Team The Voice,

will be celebrating the third pet adoption

event, Marlins Adopt-O-Mania, on Sunday,

June 2, at Marlins Park, 501 Marlins Way

(NW 16th Avenue), from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.,

along with the Humane Society of Greater

Miami and The Cat Network.

“We are extending an invitation to the

community to celebrate a day of family

fun, sports, festivities, pet adoptions, steril-

ization and vaccinations” said Alex Muñoz,

director of Miami-Dade County Animal

Services Department.

As an added feature, Animal Services

will provide spay/neuter surgeries for dogs

under 50 pounds at no cost to the residents

of surrounding communities and The Cat

Network will offer free sterilization for

cats. Dog and cat booster vaccines will be

offered free of charge. Rabies vaccinations

and microchips will be provided for $10

each (low cost rabies applicable for quali-

fying pet owners). Licenses will be avail-

able to purchase onsite.

Vaccinations are essential in protecting

the health of pets and microchips provide

permanent lifetime identification, which is

invaluable should a pet become lost. In

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BY SANDRA RODRIGUEZ

Ambassadors Sue and Chuck Cobb received United Wayof Miami-Dade’s prestigious Tocqueville Award forOutstanding Philanthropy durintg the United WayTocqueville Grand Reception at the Coconut Grove home ofLisa and Victor Mendelson on Apr. 23.

The Tocqueville Grand Reception united 300-400 ofMiami’s most generous givers who contribute $10,000 ormore annually to better the community through United Way.Emmy-award winning actress Sharon Gless was the celebrityhost for the evening.

Sue and Chuck Cobb have dedicated their lives to servingtheir country, state, and community through representing theUnited States in Iceland and Jamaica, serving the State ofFlorida, and endless involvement in Miami-Dade Countyactivities. Longtime generous contributors, they joined theUnited Way Million Dollar Roundtable in 2011.

“Both Sue and Chuck believe in philanthropy and serviceto others. They have demonstrated it through their profes-sional careers and civic involvement,” said Harve A. Mogul,president and CEO, United Way of Miami-Dade. “Together,they provide a leadership example that we applaud andshould aspire to emulate.”

Charles Cobb is CEO of Cobb Partners, a private equityfirm located in Coral Gables. He served as U.S. Ambassadorto Iceland under President George H.W. Bush andUndersecretary of U.S. Department of Commerce underPresident Ronald Reagan. In the 1970s and 1980s he was theCEO or COO of Arvida Corporation, Penn Central and DisneyDevelopment Company.

Just as important as his career, Chuck has held a number ofkey positions in the community. He has been a trustee of theUniversity of Miami for 38 years, is former chair of the boardand has held several other university leadership positions. Hewas chair of Gateway Florida, Florida FTAA and theGovernor’s Florida Council of 100.

He also was the founding chair of the Barry University MiamiShores Charter School and has been a long-time trustee/direc-tor/member of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce,Plymouth Congregational Church, Council for Education

Change, Our Kids, Annenberg Challenge Fund and the OrangeBowl Committee.

Sue Cobb is president of the Cobb Family Foundation andof the American Friends of Jamaica, a New York-based inter-national charity. She spent many years serving in federal andstate government as U.S. Ambassador to Jamaica underPresident George W. Bush, Secretary of State of Florida andCEO of the Florida Lottery under Gov. Jeb Bush.

Sue also served several years as the U.S. StateDepartment’s co-chair of Ambassador Seminars. Whilepracticing public finance law at Greenberg Traurig, Suewas a three-term chair of the Federal Reserve Bank, MiamiBranch.

Sue has served as an officer on the boards of United Wayof Miami-Dade, Goodwill Industries, and the ZoologicalSociety of Florida. She has been honored as the University ofMiami Alumnus of the Year and the Red Cross Humanitarianof the Year. Sue and Chuck each received the NCCJ SilverMedallion Award.

While serving as United States Ambassador to Jamaica,Sue hosted a women’s leadership exchange between theUnited Way in Miami-Dade and Jamaica. The two-partoutreach first involved 20 women from Miami traveling toJamaica to consult together on social service challenges,volunteerism and philanthropy. Two months later, a groupof 25 Jamaican women traveled to Miami to continue theexchange and to discuss non-profit administrative bestpractices.

Sue and Chuck have two sons, Christian and Tobin, andseven grandchildren. To learn more, visit <www.united-waymiami.org>.

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BY ANN ROBBINS-UDEL

Torah literally means teaching. A Torahscroll contains The Five Books of Moses,which lays out the overall body of Jewishreligious teachings encompassing thewhole body of Jewish law, practice andtradition.

The Beth David scroll celebrated duringa Torah restoration event on Apr. 14 wasrescued by Barbara Lefcourt from a collec-tion of 1,564 Torah scrolls confiscatedfrom synagogues in Europe by Nazis dur-ing the Holocaust.

In ancient times, the ink used for writ-ing a Torah was obtained by boiling oils,tar and wax, and collecting the vapors.The mixture would be combined with treesap and honey, then dried and stored.Before its use, it would be mixed withgall-nut juice.

Nowadays, scribes prepare ink usinggall-nut juice and gum. Black is the only

color acceptable for writing a Torah and theblack color is achieved by adding varioustints.

Most Torahs today have 42 lines per col-umn, however, the Beth David scroll has 57lines per column and is nearly 5-6 inchestaller than most scrolls today. It is lighter inweight than most of its size, due to the fine,thin gauge of the parchment. A Torah maybe written only on parchment from the skinof a kosher animal and must be preparedwith the intention that it be used for aTorah. The scribe writes with a feather penor reed pen, filling its tip from the ink. Ironand steel nib pens are not proper for tworeasons:

1. They may puncture the parchment.2. Iron and steel are often used to make

weapons of death and destruction, both ofwhich oppose the intent of the Torah.

For more information about future Torahrestoration events at Beth DavidCongregation, call 305-854-3911.

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Pictured at the Apr. 14 Torah restoration event at Beth David Congregation in Miami are (l-r, seated) DavidSchaecter, survivor and president of Holocaust Survivors’ Foundation, and Rabbi Menachem Bialo, Sofer (Scribe);(standing) Sydney Carpel, Lisa (Schaecter) Sharf, Amy Schaecter and Neal Schaecter.

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BY REBECCA SHARP

From having her art celebrated on thefloor of the AmericanAirlines Arena duringa Miami Heat game to shaking hands withpresidents, Erika King creates classicSouth Florida treasures.

Originally from Philadelphia and educat-ed in Europe, King conjures collage cre-ations that document and embrace life onher vast canvases of “still videos.”

“I’m just really happy doing it and creat-ing the pieces I’m creating,” King saidfrom her Coconut Grove-based studio.

Photos of the famous — like PresidentBill Clinton, Gloria Estefan, and worldchampionship racecar driver EmersonFittipaldi — adorn the creative space.

“It is an honor to be in the flow of hav-ing calls come in from people who areinterested and have connection with thework somehow.”

Today her flow of work often centers onlocal and national athletic legends. Two-time NBA champions, the Miami Heat,have worked with Erika for 15 years on herunique larger-than-life pieces.

It all started in 1998 for the first annualHeat Family Festival, the team’s charityevent.

“The artists were invited to create for thebenefit at Marty Margulies’ Grand BayTowers on Key Biscayne,” King said. “Itook my easel, paints and collage images,and was painting away when Pat Rileycame over.”

The well-known Miami Heat presidentand former coach loved the work and aunique relationship began whereby theartist became exclusively commissioned totell the Heat’s story through her distinctivetrademark collages.

Retirement celebration pieces for starslike Alonzo Mourning, Tim Hardaway, the2006 and 2012 NBA Championship col-lages, and the two pieces she currently isworking on for Heat owner Micky Arisonand team president Riley’s corporateoffices keep her busy.

Sports themes have been a part ofErika’s work going back to a collage shedid for the Miami Dolphins in the 1970s.The action and energy of the visuals inspireher to create these dynamic — often four-by six-foot pieces and larger — represent-ing a visual symphony of motion andexpression.

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orative pieces for Miami City Ballet,Blockbuster Video, United Way, andEstefan Enterprises, distinguish her variedinternationally exhibited body of work.

Inspired by a generation of artists in herown family, Erika received the nurturingand support at a young age to pursue theprofession of her dreams.

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BY JUSTIN HESSER

With spring practiceseason coming to a close,high schools are gearingup for another excitingseason of football.

Every school ends thespring with the samerecord and the same goal

of winning the state title. The hope is thatall of the hard work put in during thesemonths of practice turns into great playand, most importantly, wins in the fall. Thetruth of the matter is that we end springpractice with more questions than answers,more expectations than realities.

Which schools will be competing for thestate title? Who will be the next great run-ning back (like Lamar Miller or JaamalBerry) to come out of the area? Is thereanother quarterback like TeddyBridgewater among the ranks? How abouta Derrick Thomas or Sean Taylor ondefense?

Although we will have to wait untilDecember to know the answers to thesequestions, we can tell you what we expectfrom each school in the area and whichplayers you should be looking out for whenyou attend games this season.

CORAL REEF

Coach: Chevas ClementsDistrict: 8A2012 Record: 6-42012 Signature Win: Miami Southridge High School, 28-19Returning Stars: Nicodem Pierre QB,

Jacob McCrary WR, Marcus Leslie DB,Sterling Shippy NG, Joe Suarez DE

Newcomers: Harvey Clayton Jr. DB,Michael Ricardo OL, Adrian Reid OL,Jawon Hamilton RB

Preview: The Coral Reef Barracudashave high hopes for this upcoming season.With 10 returning starters on defense andstar quarterback Nicodem Pierre running

the offense, the Barracudas expect to becompeting for the state title at the conclu-sion of the 2013 season.

KILLIAN

Coach: Cory JohnsonDistrict: 8A2012 Record: 10-22012 Signature Win: Christopher Columbus High School, 21-17Returning Stars: Matt Colominas DE,

Jakari Bolton OL, Trumane WashingtonDB, Anthony Olibencia WR, Bruce DavisLB, Jaquan Johnson DB, ArmandoMartinez FB, Tadam James RB, BryanMaderos LB

Newcomers: Jordan Herrera RB, NickAdams WR, Jamaal Burgess RB

Preview: The Killian Cougars look toduplicate the success they enjoyed last sea-son. This will be no easy task after losing22 seniors, all starters or strong contribu-tors. Expect Armando Martinez and TadamJames to give Killian a strong runninggame, while Jermaine Washington, MattColaminas and Bryan Maderos will lead astout defense. As always, the goal for theCougars is to make a run at the state title.

PALMETTO

Coach: Matt DixonDistrict: 8A2012 Record: 3-72012 Signature Win:Coral Gables High School, 24-14Top Returning Players: Mikal Smith LB,

Matt Coll QB, DaSean Cannon WR,Jeremy Greenidge DL, Jerron Rollins WR

Top Newcomers: Johnny ScharlengneWR, Willie Brown LB

Preview: While the Panthers only have asmall group of seniors on the roster this sea-son, the team centers around six senior lead-ers: Mikal Smith, Matt Coll, DaSean Cannon,Jeremy Greenidge, Christopher Winkler andDaniel Suarez. If the Panthers can stayhealthy and overcome their youth, they havea shot to compete for the district title in 2013.

GULLIVER PREP

Coach: Earl SimsDistrict: 4A2012 Record: 6-62012 Signature Win: Monsignor Pace High School, 21-20Top Returning Players: Cornelius Floyd

ATH, Raymond Edwards OL/DL,Jowan Watson QB, AntonioSotolongo S

Top Newcomers: BrandonShuman ATH, CharlesCallender DE/OL, WalkerGautier WR, Mo HassanQB, C.J. Hassan RB

Preview: Although theymade a strong run in thedistrict playoffs, making itto the second round of thetournament, the Raidersended last season unsatis-fied. If the Raiders canshore up the offensive lineand handle the loss of astrong senior class, the team– full of talented athletes —has a great opportunity to buildon the great Gulliver Football tra-dition and improve from a year ago.

PALMER TRINITY

Coach: Darin DiBelloDistrict: (Independent Conference)Gulf Atlantic Football Conference2012 Record: 1-72012 Signature Win: Princeton Christian, 46-0Returning Stars: Daniel Chumbley QB,

Jonathan Sourber OL, Andy BeauperthyLB, Blake Miller FB

Newcomers: Blake Rubin RB, DustinPhillip LB, Matt Lewis RB, Chad SeratteWR, Dylan DiBello QB

Preview: With a new head coach (DarinDiBello) and a new conference (GulfAtlantic Football Conference), the PalmerTrinity Falcons look to turn things aroundthis season. As a team filled with freshmenand sophomores, the Falcons will use astrong passing game to compete for a divi-sion title and build for the future.

WESTMINSTER CHRISTIAN

Coach: Sedrick IrvinDistrict: 3A2012 Record: 6-42012 Signature Win: Archbishop Coleman Caroll High

School, 70-14Returning Stars: Hunter Boyett QB, Tim

Irvin ATH, Chris Barbota OL, JordanCronkrite ATH, Jimmy Armstrong LB,Matthew Lynch OL, Chris Mantega OL/DL

Newcomers: Dillon Charalton LB,Albert DelSol WR/DB, Brian Vazquez DE

Preview: Coming into his fourth season

as head coach, Sedrick Irvin will finallyhave a team of players that he has coachedfor their entire high school careers. Expectthe Warriors to be a disciplined footballteam with enough fight and experience towin many games.

CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS

Coach: Chris MerrittDistrict: 8A

2012 Record: 9-52012 Signature Win: Miami Killian High

School in District Playoffs,36-19

Returning Stars: TuckerBeirne QB, Nick McBeathOLB, Oshton ArmstrongRB, Nick Garcia OLB,Zack Marti OL, JoseAlvarado TE, SashaKelsey WR

Newcomers: Amir RasulRB, Andres Levy DL

Preview: Having won thedistrict championship 10 out of

the past 12 seasons, the ColumbusExplorers have high expectations

for their football team every seasonand this year will be no exception. With a

well-balanced offense centered around QBTucker Beirne, the Explorers are looking towin another district title and compete for thestate championship.

RANSOM EVERGLADES

Coach: Joseph MancusoDistrict: (Independent Conference)

Southeast Football Conference2012 Record: 6-52012 Signature Win: Miami Country Day High School, 49-27Returning Stars: Tyler Martin FB/LB,

Eddie Garcia-Montes QB, Rodrigo PomaOL/DL, Cedric Joseph WR/DB

Newcomers: Ani Lovett RB/LB, SeanBecker OL/DL, Bennet Sanders LB/OL

Preview: After tying for fourth place andmissing the playoffs because of a tiebreak-er in their first season in the SoutheastFootball Conference, the RansomEverglades Raiders are looking to take thenext step and make the conference playoffsin 2013. Behind QB Eddie Garcia-Montesin his second year as a starter and FB TylerMartin in his fourth year as a starter, theRaiders have a great chance to make a runin the playoffs.

Justin Hesser is a native of Miami andhas been involved in local sports for morethan 20 years. He has an MBA with a spe-cialization in sports administration and aBachelor’s Degree in business. He may becontacted by addressing email to<[email protected]>.

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book, Twitter, Blogs, Google,and other social media is be-coming ingrained in our pres-ent lives and for children andadolescents it is their world.Yet their online world is

a two-edged sword. TonyDokopil, who wrote an articlefor Newsweek about “connec-tion addiction,” refers to sev-eral scientific studies thatindicate that the internet wasoriginally thought to make ushappy and productive but stud-ies also indicate that it is “mak-ing us dumber and more anxious, [and] fosters greater levelsof OCD and ADHD.”The average person sends 400 texts monthly. In comparison,

the average teenager processes almost 9 times more texts, at3700 per month. One Pharmacology professor at Oxford Uni-versity is writing a book about how the digital culture isrewiring our brain and not for the better.The director of the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and

Human Behavior at UCLA refers to the computer as “electroniccocaine.” Media is addictive. Several studies have confirmedthis observation including a Stanford study of 200 people andtheir iPhone habits concluded that 1 in 10 were fully addicted.Finally, a Harvard-educated doctor, whose specialization is

the impact of media on young people notes that while mediateaches; parents, educators and counselors need to be wellaware of what is being taught. He shares a few statistics: 1)Facebook is currently the third largest nation in the world; 2)the average child is exposed to media 7.5 hours a day; and 3)42% of young people between the ages of 10 and 17 have beenon a pornography site.We have a responsibility as counselors and educators to un-

derstand the digital world.We must be alert to the positives andnegatives of navigating it and the consequences of too muchexposure and the possibility of media addiction.

For additional articles and information onthis subject visit marinocarbonell.com

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BY LAURA PHILLIPS

May is the official start of sea turtle nest-ing season and an active one in Miami-Dade County. The Miami-Dade CountyParks, Recreation and Open SpacesDepartment has announced that its SeaTurtle Conservation Program has success-fully documented more than 6,886 sea tur-tle nests and released more than 585,000live hatchlings to the sea, since it startedthe program in 1980.

The program can look forward to deliv-ering thousands more to the sea, thanks toa $13,500 Challenge Grant from theAndrew Sabin Family Foundation thathelped pay for a new “Turtle Truck.” Thenew “Turtle Truck” will patrol Miami-Dade County beaches — includingCrandon Park Beach and Haulover ParkBeach — from sun-up to sun-down, sevendays a week, now through the end of thesea turtle nesting season (Oct. 31).

The Challenge Grant funds have allowedthe Miami-Dade Sea Turtle ConservationProgram, a program of the Miami-DadeCounty Parks Eco Adventures enterprise,to replace a rusted and failing pickup truckthat it had been using for its turtle patrolruns, with a new 4x4 model that is bettersuited for beach terrain. The new truck isequipped with a custom topper to keepinjured or sick sea turtles stable duringtransport.

The public is invited to join Miami-DadeParks’ “Turtle Rangers” as they releasehatchlings to the sea every Thursday,Friday and Saturday from 8:30 to 10 p.m.,at the Crandon Park Visitor and NatureCenter, 6767 Crandon Blvd., KeyBiscayne, and at Haulover Park, 10800Collins Ave. The cost to participate is $10per person and serves as a donation toMiami-Dade County’s Sea Turtle Fund.Advance reservations are required. Call305-361-6767 ext. 121.

“Generous donations like this help us tocarry out our mission to protect and pre-serve the threatened and endangered seaturtles on our beaches,” said Miami-DadeCounty Parks director Jack Kardys.

Donations for Miami-Dade CountyParks are made through the Parks

Foundation of Miami-Dade. You can helpthrough the donation of a financial gift, anin-kind gift, through sponsorship opportu-nities, supporting a special event, volun-teering, or through an ongoing corporatepartnership. Find out more by visiting theParks Foundation of Miami-Dade at<www.miamidade.gov/parks_foundation>.

Andrew E. Sabin from New York found-ed the Andrew Sabin Family Foundation in2007 to intensify his philanthropy, whichprimarily supports environmental and con-servation groups and has a particular inter-est in reptiles and amphibians. Sabin also isknown worldwide, as “CommanderSalamander,” for his extensive conserva-tion efforts on behalf of the TigerSalamander.

Once a nest has been completed, it isabandoned by the mother. The eggs andresulting hatchlings are left to fend forthemselves and locate the water uponemerging or die. On average, sea turtles lay110 eggs in a nest, and average betweentwo and eight nests a season.

Because hatchlings are small and the eggchambers are deep, it is almost impossiblefor a single hatchling to escape from thechamber alone. As hatchlings break freefrom their shell inside the egg chamber,they stimulate other hatchlings to emergefrom their eggs too. Once most hatchlingshave emerged from their shells, they climbon top of the discarded eggshells to propelthemselves to the top of the chamber. Thehatchlings near the top of the egg chamberscratch down sand from above and aroundthem. They emerge either en masse or insmall groups. Emerging together increasesthe chance of survival as many hatchlingscan overwhelm would-be predators. A sin-gle hatchling would be an easy target.

A sea turtle nest will take 55 to 60 daysto unfold baby sea turtles, known as hatch-lings. The first nest is historically in mid-May. June and July are very high nestingmonths and known as the Peak NestingTime. Nesting will continue until mid-September. The last baby turtles will leaveabout the end of October.

For information about Miami-DadeCounty Parks call 3-1-1, or visit<www.miamidade.gov/parks/>.

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The Mitsubishi i-MiEV is an odd looking

little car and I had my doubts that I would

find very much to like about it.

Much to my surprise, I came away from

my few days of test driving it with a grudg-

ing respect for the plug-in electric vehicle.

In fact, it may be the perfect option for

short-hop, around-town commuting.

With a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail

Price (MSRP) of $29,125 for the base ES

model before a federal tax credit of $7,500

and other state financial incentives, the

Mitsubishi i (at about $6,075 less than

other electric cars) is the most affordable

mass-produced electric vehicle available in

the United States.

And, while you may argue that the

design is less than eye-catching, it does

allow for a surprisingly roomy cabin and

excellent handling, stability and safety. It

also is very low maintenance and the

“refueling” costs are low.

With its 49 kW electric motor, 88-cell

lithium-ion battery pack and onboard

charger, the Mitsubishi i is rated by the

EPA at 126 mpg equivalency in city driving

and 99 mpg on the highway, equivalent to a

62-mile range. It takes about 22 hours to

fully re-charge the batteries using a stan-

dard outlet, but just seven hours if you have

a dedicated 240v Level 2 EVSE charger,

and an 80 percent charge takes less than 30

minutes at a Level 3 quick charging station.

The batteries are housed in a waterproof

stainless-steel safety cell and fortified plat-

form beneath the rear seat. That platform is

based on Mitsubishi’s innovative RISE

(Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution body)

energy-absorbing safety technology and is

designed to protect the batteries in the

event of a crash.

The Mitsubishi i-MiEV already has a

track record, having received excellent

crash test ratings from numerous govern-

mental safety and regulatory agencies

around the world.

Following its successful launch in Japan,

the i-MiEV entered the Hong Kong and

Australian markets in 2010, then Germany

and the United Kingdom in 2011. It is now

available in many countries across Europe

and more than 10,000 units have been sold.

In some European markets, a rebadged i-

MiEV is available from French auto manu-

facturers Citroën (C-ZERO) and Peugeot

(iOn).

The next-generation U.S. version of the

i-MiEV is even roomier than the original

and has improved safety features, thanks to

a 4.3-inch wider track and redesigned front

and rear bumpers, a Tire Pressure

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to warn pedestrians of the approaching EV.

Standard equipment includes a four-

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system; advanced airbag system; four-

wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS) with

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD),

and Active Stability Control (ASC) with

Traction Control Logic (TCL).

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