South Miami News 6.7.2011

BY RAQUEL GARCIA

TT he Miami DadeCommission on Ethics andPublic Trust recently dis-missed a “rude, boorish and

tyrannical behavior” complaint againstVice Mayor Valerie Newman. The Letterof Instruction from the EthicsCommission admonishes her for badbehavior and states politicians are expect-ed at all times to be “proper, honest,respectful and professional.” The twoyear old complaint was dropped due to alack of resources.

Although Newman was unavailable forcomment, Mayor Phillip Stoddardstepped in to address a case he believesran too long and cost taxpayers too much.“The most remarkable thing about thisletter is that it took two years and$100,000 to dismiss.”

BY RAQUEL GARCIA

AA ny pampered poochowner in South Miamiknows Jarbas. Forover 25 years The Dog

from Ipanema has been serving SouthFlorida pet owners with a unique andpersonalized approach to pet groom-ing. Therefore it is no surprise to hismany devoted fans from Dade,Broward, Monroe counties andaround the world that Jarbas is a threetime winner of the Annual Best ofSouth Miami Award in the Pet Shopscategory by the United StatesCommerce Association (USCA).

The USCA “Best of LocalBusiness” Award Program recognizesoutstanding local businesses through-out the country that “have achievedexceptional marketing success intheir local community; local compa-

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After Newman complaint dropped,Stoddard says it’s time to move on

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USCA and clients continue to celebrate

The Dog from Ipanema

BY MARGARET PRINZAVALLI SOTHAM

SS outh Miami Senior High recently hosted electedofficials, healthcare professionals, school princi-pals, faith leaders, business community leadersand drug, alcohol, and violence-prevention pro-

fessionals to hear the concerns of students.Youth Dialogue Day was held April 27 and brought togeth-

er more than 30 adults’ participants. Students from the schoolserved as ambassadors and spokespeople for their peers ontopics ranging from education cuts and unhealthy schoollunches to drug and alcohol education and teen pregnancy.

SMSH Principal Gilbert Bonce welcomed the spotlight onhis students and their issues. “These are very bright, verymotivated kids who will definitely give you their opinions,but these are important issues for all of us,” he said, adding

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VICE MAYOR NEWMAN

Pet groomer Jackie Wosar completes thefinal touches on Standard Poodle Bo

Comm. Velma Palmer (left), City Manager Dr. Hector Mirabile and Zoraida Druckman fromState Senator Gwen Margolis’s office hear from students Dailin Roman and Maxx Rodriguez

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Area Rotary Clubs are attracting greatspeakers with Dr. Donna Shalala, President,University of Miami, featured at SouthMiami Rotary Club’s June 7 meeting, fol-lowed on June 14 when Robert Molleda,NOAA, describes “Hurricanes: Preparing forthe Inevitable.” South Miami Rotary meetsat Carrabba’s in South Miami every Tuesdaynoon.

Rotary Club of Miami Dadeland-Pinecrestthat meets Mondays, 7:30 a.m. at DadelandMarriott, recently heard Trish Ramsey ofthe Melissa Institute talk about “TheBullying Epidemic.” Upcoming programsinclude a presentation on the RotaryInternational’s Convention by President-elect Nancy Brown (June 13) and an updateon the Haitian Hospital Project by GablesRotarian Noelle Galperin June 20. VisitingRotarians always welcomed at either club.

“Lifework Leadership,” a Bible-basedleadership series gearing up for a new classyear, recently held an informational recep-tion at Anacapri in Coral Gables. Amongnotables in the crowd: Luis Chiaappy, RonShuffield, Allen Morris, Victoria Villalba,Caridad MacNamara, Israel Kreps andAbe Ng. An eight-month program runningOctober to May, the series includes monthlyhalf-day seminars featuring national andlocal speakers who inspire and motivate. Forinformation about Lifework Leadership ofSouth Florida, email [email protected] ortel. 954- 771-0110.

The Fifth Annual “Women of VirtueAwards & Alba Award” (50 and over) will beheld Thursday, September 22, from 12 noonto 1:30 p.m. Those interested in sponsor-ships may call 786-357-7998. This‘Latinbiz’ group (Latin Business Club ofAmerica) recently met in May at the world-renowned Spanish franchise, Lizzaran, in theGables. Such events draw great crowds on aregular basis for wonderful networkingopportunities. At the May event, guestsenjoyed tasting a sampling of the Lizzaranmenu and saw their new space located acrossthe street from the Hyatt Regency CoralGables. Among those enjoying the evening:

Monica Puig, Pepe Freixas,Dr. Isabel Betancourt, MariDietz, Dr. Nolan Torres, andLizzaran’s Ariel Ortega.

Join some of your favoriteMiami Hurricane legends atthe inaugural University ofMiami Sports Hall of FameCelebrity Dolphin TournamentJune 24-25 in Key Largo.Fun begins with a captain’smeeting and cocktail receptionon Friday, June 24 at 6 p.m. atUM Hall of Fame memberGary Dunn’s Ocean View Inn& Sports Pub at Mile Marker84.5 in Islamorada. Thenext morning at 7 a.m., fishingbegins with ‘lines out’ at 4p.m. and anglers ‘weighing in’

by 5 p.m. at Coconut’s at the Marina DelMar Resort and Marina in Key Largo(MM 100). That evening the fun contin-ues with an awards dinner and silent auc-tion at Coconut’s from 7 to 9 p.m. Cashprizes awarded for the heaviest dolphin,along with a “bucket of bucks”. Anglerscan register by going toUMSportsHallofFame.com, [email protected], or call-ing John Routh, 305-284-2775 at the Hallof Fame. Entry fees are $375 per boat(four anglers) by June 1, or $425 per boat(four anglers) after June 1. Each addi-tional angler is $75. For hotel reserva-tions, tel. Marina Del Mar Resort andMarina at 305-451-4107.

Until next time, keep making eachday count.

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Top speakers at SW Rotary Clubs plus Haitian update

GLORIA’S GAB

Gloria Burns

From left: Gloria Burns, Pepe Freixas and Dr. Isabel Betancourt at Latin

Business Club of America’s May networking event at Lizzaran.

At Lifework Leadership reception: Abe Ng of Sushi Maki,

Victoria Villalba, Victoria & Associates Career Services,

Inc., and Caridad MacNamara, Barry University.

UM’s Head Football Coach Al Golden joins inductees to the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame at the UM’s

43rd Annual Induction Banquet. From left: NCAA champion diver Tyce Routson, Olympic diver Daphne Jongejans

Bousquet, former women’s tennis coach Ian Duvenhage, football star Dan Morgan, Coach Golden, Indianapolis

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Jarbas attributes his success to a team ofprofessionals that will jog along SW 57th

Avenue with clients’ puppies cuddledsnuggly in tow to hand off to the ownerwho cannot find parking. They offer preappointment interviews for pets andgroomers to meet and get to know eachother prior to a session. Owners are alwayswelcome to sit in on a grooming to helpmaintain everyone’s comfort level.

“People do amazing things when youtreat them and their beloved four leggedfamily members as you would want youand yours to be treated. The entries inAngie’s List and Facebook where happy

customers voluntarily share their experi-ences through social media has been andcontinues to be phenomenal for our busi-ness. We are so grateful for these unsolicit-ed accolades we read and hear about,”beams Jarbas.

South Miami strollers enjoy walkingthrough the door of his uniquely designedpet boutique whether or not they have adog or cat or ferret or rabbit at homerequiring a new hairstyle. Pet owners alsooften come in for guidance and suggestionson the latest organic pet food options,holistic shampoos, or customized orderslike collars or pet portraits.

An international dog show judge,grooming trainer who has trekked all overthe world to advise corporate clients andfriends, and multi-degreed knowledgeableprofessional with the softest touch, Jarbasand his team at The Dog from Ipanemaearn awards every day. If only the tail wag-ging happy four legged babies greetingtheir moms and dads after a pooch pamper-ing could tell you so themselves.

Contact Jarbas and The Dog fromIpanema team at 305-663-1712 or visitwww.thedogfromipanema.com

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Ethics Commission Outreach CoordinatorRhonda Victor Sibilia responded to the timeframe and cost estimation by saying: “I don’tknow where the figure came from but it didnot cost our office nor Dade County taxpay-ers this fee. Delays are not unusual.Respondents ask for continuances, changeattorneys, and depositions may be required.”

Former Mayor Horace G. Feliu states, “I hadthe displeasure of sitting with CommissionerNewman for two years and her embattling andembroiling behavior cost the city over $100,000just in legal fees.”

Mr. Feliu also takes Mayor Stoddard to taskfor what is in his opinion a “rubber stampingof Newman’s agendas.” “In my time we hada more collegial style of working together. Wemoved forward with our missions and gotmany goals accomplished. We planted lots oftrees and got the city clock in place as well.”

Mayor Stoddard reflected on his particularstyle of leadership as he concludes his twoyear term and contemplates running for re-election next fall. “You try to look out foreveryone’s interest. They turn to you whenthey encounter problems. Sometimes I feellike a town dad with at times unrulyteenagers eager to tell you when you getstuck. You hope you know what you aredoing,” Mayor Stoddard said candidly.

The charges against Newman originated

from complaints against her received at theEthics Commission based on the currentSouth Miami Code of Conduct. The Codeof Conduct has since been repealed.

Mayor Stoddard observed, “she always triesto look out for the little guy. It’s the way shegoes about it that can become problematic.AT&T put a giant box in front of a resident’shouse and she was trying to fix it. In a sepa-rate case, an Officer was demoted and I agreethat it was an unjust demotion but there is aproper way to address things and she overextended her enthusiastic public trust muscle.”

The larger question to Mayor Stoddardappears to be how to legislate morality withformal processes and codes of conduct thatmay be misused as a tool for potential harass-ment. “Most people know how to behave. Itis only a small number of people who don’thave manners. A community discussion ofwhat our values are may be appropriate.”

It seems to be a contrast between the bullin the china shop approach or the proverbialbiblical judgment of Solomon with the twowomen claiming to mother the same child;verses that of a more dignified village elderempathically hearing all sides and makingdiplomatic determinations.

“As I get older I see myself changing froma more career driven professional to a nowcommunity oriented administrator. Like thatof a village elder trying to take care of theentire community and attempting to moveforward constructively. We are capable ofusing our imagination to find creative solu-tions for all.” explained Mayor Stoddard.

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shares what she loves

about South Miami:

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stores, and enjoy the

character and flavor of

Europe. I ride my bike

from here to Key Biscayne

and love how centrally

located SoMi is!”

(From l to r) Drummer

Louis Guillermes,

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Kevin Muncy and

Keyboardist Alex Hoyt

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Cuban Cigar Roller Alicia Perez

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South Miami Sightings

that their advocacy could help addresssome of the challenges that principals andschools face.

Organized by the Informed FamiliesSouth Miami Drug-Free Coalition andSouth Miami Senior High, the participantsspent seven minutes at each of 10 “topictables” staffed by students before going tothe next table’s discussion.

The adult guests unanimously praised

the students for their thoughtful, passion-ate presentations and encouraged them tobecome a force for change themselves.

Students like Event Host Claudia Garciatold the group how glad she and her peerswere to be heard. She pleaded with them to“go forward” with solutions to the issues. MsSotham is working with Mayor Stoddardand other attendees to help students under-stand how to advocate for changes.

The South Miami Drug-Free Coalitionis sponsored by Informed Families. To getinvolved with the coalition, contactMargaret Sotham at 305.962.5606 [email protected].

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BY SUZANNE GOTTLIEB CALLEJA

Palmer Trinity School’s official colors

may be blue and gold, but the campus is

awash in green thanks to a new energy-effi-

cient heating, ventilation and air condition-

ing (HVAC) system in the library, courtesy

of a recent Miami-Dade County grant.

Made possible by the Grants To Greens

Nonprofit (G2GN) program managed by

the county’s Office of Grants Coordination,

the installation of the school’s new HVAC

system is expected to cut costs through

reduced cooling and energy use. Based on

the recommendations of free Florida Power

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Evaluations, the non-profit organizations

selected will receive energy upgrades such

as ceiling/attic insulation, lighting, HVAC

systems, appliances, window/door treat-

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“During these tough economic times,

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gram,” said sustainability director Susanne

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profits save energy and invest their dollars

back into direct services, it’s also creating

local green jobs and lowering our green-

house gas emissions.”

Supported by a $1 million grant from the

county’s Energy Efficiency and

Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) pro-

gram, G2GN was created in 2009 with the

intent to reduce energy consumption at

community and faith-based organizations

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contractors. Through a unique two-year

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Dade, FPL and Homestead Electric Utility

Services, G2GN hopes to reduce energy

costs by nearly 10 percent for the partici-

pating nonprofit organizations, an estimat-

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dozen local contractors were selected to

implement the energy retrofits at the bene-

fitting facilities throughout Miami-Dade.

“There is growing evidence and concern

that exponential growth in human activi-

ties, such as burning fossil fuels, will

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dinator. “This could ruin some areas for

farming, shift water supplies and disrupt

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increasing the energy efficiency of our

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Palmer Trinity School goes ‘green’ with new library HVAC system

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The La Ley SportsComplex in Homesteadhonored hundreds ofSouth Florida’s varsitybaseball players late lastmonth, as friends, familyand coaches turned out tosupport their favorite ath-

letes for their achievements during the2010-11 season.

Although high school baseball season isofficially over, La Ley Sports gave the ath-letes one more chance to show off theirskills. The event kicked off with three com-petitions: The Golden Arm accuracy com-petition where Albert Almora, a junior atMater Academy, took the win with a ballspeed of 86 mph; the Base Dasher competi-tion, with Coral Gables High School soph-omore Gerson Sotolongo winning with atotal speed of 14.76 seconds around thebases; and, finally, everyone’s favorite, theHome Run Derby, where Gulliver Prepsophomore Johnny Ruiz hit nine home runsfor the win.

In the middle of all the fun, we found afew surprise guests who didn’t want to missout on all the action. Orlando“El Duque” Hernandez, for-mer Yankees pitcher, cameout to show his support to theyoung athletes. Joining himwas the beloved Billy theMarlin of the Florida Marlins.

As the excitement mountedat the La Ley SportsComplex, it was time for theawards ceremony. The awardsranged from Most Wins toBest ERA in classes 1A-6A invarsity baseball. Le LeySports Founder and President,

John Ruiz addressed the crowd saying,“I’m privileged and honored that you all areout here today providing support. One ofthe main reasons why La Ley Sports isdoing this is to make sure we keep our kidswhere they belong, off the streets and in ourparks.”

La Ley Sports is getting ready for thenext big sports event: the World vs. StatesInternational Baseball TournamentQualifiers on June 17, the first in the LaLey Sports summer baseball extravaganza. For information on how your team can join,log on to <www.laleysports.com>.

Marjorie Acosta is graduate of BarryUniversity and a former Miss Florida USAcontestant. She has worked with ESPNRadio and the Miss Florida USA Channeland now reports for La Ley Sports(www.laleysports.com) on GenTV.

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Pinecrest Gardens was the site late lastmonth of a pet-friendly event attended bymore than 1,500 people and their animals. The PAWareness Pet Fair, sponsored byPetSmart, was coordinated by Paws4YouRescue and other local rescue organiza-tions in an effort to raise money and helpadoptable pets find permanent homes.

Pinecrest Mayor Cindy Lerner was onhand to help kickoff the outdoor fair,which included an array of tasty delightsfrom area restaurants and pet supply ven-dors. There were hot dogs and hamburgersfrom Hole in the Wall, as well as variouscake and smoothie vendors for those witha sweet tooth. Pets were offered gourmetfoods from Doggy Bag Café and specialtytreats from B3 Freshly Baked Dog Biscuitsand Nuni Cakes. To help everyone staycool, Costco graciously supplied water.

In addition to satisfying their palates,guests were treated to portrait sessions withpet photographers, as well as contests thatincluded awards for the smallest dog, bestcostume and an owner-dog look-alike con-

test sponsored by Girl Scout Troop 70. Afterthe event, Poop 911! made sure the gardenswere left as clean as when we started.

The annual PAWareness Pet Fair began in2009 as a community project by a local GirlScout troop. As a result of its success,Paws4You Rescue decided to make it anannual event aimed at helping pets get adopt-ed into forever homes. All rescue organiza-tions on hand brought adoptable animals.The South Florida SPCA even brought somemini horses looking for good homes.

Over $12,000 was raised to benefit therescues at Paws4You, which in turn enablesmore lives to be saved from euthanasia atthe Miami pound. Not only were applica-tions submitted and great foster and volun-teer connections made, but there were fam-ilies that left with new forever friends.

Interested in adopting? Go to<www.pawarenesspetfair.com> for links toarea rescue organizations (and picturesfrom the festival): Paws 4 You Rescue, TheCat Network, Basset Rescue of Florida,Italian Greyhound Rescue, HollydogsGreyhound Adoption and Born Free PetShelter.

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Pictured areJoAnnRoberts (left)and RitaSchwartz with,Belle, one ofthe adoptabledogs that wereavailable atthePAWarenessPet Fair.

Westminster Christian seventh graderNicholas Auerbacher pitched a perfectgame against Ransom Everglades recentlyin a 19-0 victory. Auerbacher allowed nohits, no walks and no runs for the entire game. This was Auerbacher’s second season as a pitcher forthe Warriors and Coach Mike Sabates praised his tenacity for throwing three consecutive strikes ontop of a 3-0 count to close the game. Auerbacher also plays on the Pinecrest Patriots travel baseballteam and is a midfielder for the Pinecrest Premier soccer club and the Westminster MS soccer team.Pitching apparently runs in the family, as Auerbacher’s father was a standout high school pitcher inNew Jersey and his older brother is a starting pitcher on the Westminster JV team.

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South Miami News 6.7.2011