miami gardens holiday issue 2011

TICKETS ARE ON SALE FOR THE 7th ANNUAL “JAZZ IN THE GARDENS” MUSIC FESTIVAL SET

FOR MARCH 17 & 18, 2012 AT SUN LIFE STADIUM“Lucky 7th” Year Aiming To Be Best Ever!

Miami Gardens

GOLDEN GARDENSENIOR PROGRAM

AT WOMEN’S NIGHT OUT

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A WARMTHANKSGIVING

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RECREATION AND FITNESS EXPOSITION

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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INSIDETHIS

ISSUE

HOLIDAY ISSUE

CONNECTING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1958

A Story of Survival: Breazetha Smith

Tickets for the 7th Annual Jazz in theGardens music festival went on sale onNovember 11, 2011. Loyal fans hit ticket out-lets at the onset of the sale and purchased tick-ets early to guarantee they would get the bestseats in the house.

With the line-up shaping up to be the bestever presented by the City, the show will morethan likely sell out as it has a reputation fordrawing national and international fans toMiami Gardens for an exciting weekend!

While more talent is being added to the ros-ter, confirmed A-List performers such as PattiLabelle, Jill Scott, Kenny G, Kem, Ledisi, andthe MC Lyte are sure to be major attractionsbesides the fantastic weather, great food andshopping and the beautiful grown and sexyfolks who attend the event.

Ticket prices range anywhere between $75to $175 for advance purchase of weekendpasses or $45 to $70 for advance purchase sin-gle day tickets. A 10% discount is available

for groups of 20 or more in all sections exclud-ing the Platinum Prime Sections (P1-P6). Call1800-Fins-TIX (1-800-346-7849) for GroupReservations.

A $3.00 daily facility will be added to eachticket purchased.

Tickets may be purchased: • At the Sun Life Stadium at the onsite

Ticketmaster office from Monday –Friday(8:30am-5:30pm), Saturday (10am-2pm –season only)

• During event days at least 3-hours prior tostart of event

• Online through Ticketmaster (visitwww.jazzintehgardens.com for a direct link)

Travel Packages are available. Please con-tact G-Events at 305-934-3370

Vendor opportunities are still available forJazz in the Gardens. This includes food ven-dors and merchandise vendors. Visitwww.jazzinthegardens.com for a direct linkto vendor information and applications.

The City of Miami Gardens looks forwardto another great Jazz in the Garden and wehope you join us for the greatest party in thenation!

In November of 2006, aMiami Gardens youngmother of four thought herlife was over when shewas diagnosed with breastcancer. She recalled daysof her youth when she,“hoped to get some boo-bies some day." She neverthought those same “boo-bies” would change herlife.

This is the triumphantstory of Breazetha Smith,a breast cancer survivor!

Her story like mostwomen started whiledoing her own self-breast examination; she

detected a lump in herbreast. She immediatelyscheduled a doctor’sappointment to have amammogram. That sameday she also had an ultra-sound and a biopsy to makesure that she was coveringall of her bases. Two weekslater the results came backpositive. Like most womenshe determined that it was adeath sentence. She imme-diately said to herself uponreceiving the news, “I guessI’m gonna die from can-cer.”

Life became very stressful for Smith. Not

only was she battling cancer, but she was alsostruggling to make ends meet. All she couldthink about was the well being of her fourchildren. Smith was working two jobs andraising four kids alone. Her bills were pastdue and her home was in foreclosure. Herfuture seemed bleak.

Two weeks after the diagnosis she under-went the procedure to have a port put in forchemotherapy. Breazetha underwent 10 treat-ments of chemotherapy in addition to 41 treat-ments of radiation. In July of 2007, Breazethaunderwent a bilateral mastectomy to haveboth of her breasts removed.

Scared but assured after recovering from

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Scared but assured after recoveringfrom her double mastectomy “Brezzy”, asshe is affectionately known to friends andfamily, decided to change her outlook andwas determined to survive and keep a roofover the heads of her four children.

She returned to work for Miami-DadeCounty Public Schools System where shehas been employed for the past 18 yearsand has been part of the City of MiamiGardens family for 5 years.

While bouncing back from her healthscare, few years later, tragedy struck herfamily once again. On January 28, 2010her 20 year old son was fatally gunneddown in Opa-Locka.

With her life looking upside downagain, she refused to give up. She still hadthree kids to provide and live for. Her old-est daughter, now 22, stood by her sidethrough everything along with her motherand sister. Smith knew that she needed tobe resilient and show her surviving chil-dren that she was strong and no matterhow tough life got, “never give up.”

Today life is better for her. She stillmourns the loss of her son, but she findsgreat joy in spending time with her otherchildren, grandson, family and closefriends.

Through her health challenge and loss,

her faith kept her encouraged and with theblessing of being able to work two jobsshe has saved her home from foreclosure.

Turning tragedy into triumph, thisamazing woman took control of her situa-tion.

Like many breast cancer survivors thathave their breasts removed, Brezzy feelsas if she isn’t a complete woman. Not hav-ing breasts limits the type of clothing thatshe wears and now like the days of heryouth she again looks forward to gettingsome “boobies.”

“There's hope. There's treatment. Don’tgive up,” This is a story about BreazethaSmith, a breast cancer survivor!

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COMMUNITYNEWSPAPERS.COM Dec. 2011 - Jan. 2012

EDITOR-AT-LARGEUla Zucker-Williams • ��

MANAGING EDITORAnthony Jackson

EDITORStephanie Saenz • ��

CALENDAR EDITORTamilla Mullings • ��

WRITERSAntranette Pierre, Janey Tate, Cynthia Roby

CONTRIBUTORSJay Marder, Tom Ruiz, Taren Kinglee, Chris Williams, Councilwoman Lisa C. Davis.

If you have news or events that you would like to submit for consideration to be published in the Miami Gardens Community Newspaper, pleaseemail [email protected] or call the Events & Media Department at (305)622-8000 ext 2482.

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Dec. 2011 - Jan. 2012 COMMUNITYNEWSPAPERS.COM

BY SHANEIKA HARVEY

This past summer the City of MiamiGardens Parks and Recreation Departmentwas awarded the Home Depot SeniorResidential Beatification Project Grant torefurbish two (2) senior citizen homeswithin the City of Miami Gardens.

Interested seniors were required to com-plete an application, provide a current

income statement, and an assessment oftheir home. The Parks and Recreation andPublic Works staff focused on restoringrecipients landscaping, planting, painting,plastering, disposal of litter, and pressurecleaning of the homes. Staff received twen-ty (20) applications and of those applica-tions, staff assessed the urgency of care,mobility and economic status of the home-owner. After the assessment was complet-

ed, two (2) residentsreceived the goodnews that theirhomes were selectedfor this project.

Seniors and com-munity homeownersvolunteered theirtime to assist withthis project underthe supervision ofParks andRecreation Staff.All volunteers andstaff members

worked together and create a strongercommunity in improving living condi-tions and added value to their individualcommunities.

The City of Miami Gardens Parks andRecreation Department is continuing ourefforts to Create Community ThroughPeople, Parks and Programs!

Home Depot Community Grant assists CMG Parks & Recreation Departmentwith completing the Senior Residential Beautification Project

•• COMMUNITY NEWS ••


•• COMMUNITY NEWS ••

BY JOSHUA RHODES

The City of Miami Gardens Parks andRecreation Department would like tointroduce the new name of our senior pro-gram entitled “The Golden Garden SeniorProgram”. It is our mission to improve thequality of life, leisure and wellbeing of thesenior population by providing partici-pants with quality; well-rounded recre-ational programming that will make a pos-itive difference in their lives through activ-ities, education, wellness and technology.

The new brand will provide a lively out-look to our senior program that will bereadily identifiable to participants. Thiswill allow members and/or interestedmembers to differentiate from other seniorprograms that take place within the City ofMiami Gardens. Registered participantsof the Golden Garden Senior Program willhave the opportunity to participate in avariety of events, activities and recreation-

al opportunities. Currently, the GoldenGarden Senior Program is at capacity, butthere will be opportunities for trips and/orevents that non-registered individuals canparticipate in.

We also encourage seniors (that qualify)to sign up for Heathway’s SliverSneakersProgram (www.silversneakers.com) thattakes place at the Betty T. FergusonRecreational Complex located at 3000NW 199th Street Miami Gardens, FL33056. Silversneakers members willreceive a complimentary membership toour state of the art Betty T. FergusonRecreational Complex. Also as a mem-ber, seniors may utilize our fitness facility,(heated) swimming pool or relax in the hottube after an enjoyable fitness class.Members can participate in signatureSliverSneakers classes designed exclu-sively for older adults. Please visit yourlocal parks often for upcoming informa-tion about programs, activities and trips.

On January 26th, 2012, the City ofMiami Gardens will host the City ofMiami Gardens 2012 Citizen’s Academyin the City Council Chambers, 1515 NW167th Street. The 10-week educationalprogram consists of interactive presenta-tions by the various City departments andculminates into increased citizen aware-ness and involvement on boards, commit-tees, and other community-wide initia-tives. The graduates of the first classreceive recognition for their time and par-ticipation on this new venture with a cere-mony and reception.

Councilman Oliver Gilbert III estab-lished the Citizen’s Academy earlier thisyear as a way to familiarize citizens withthe function and purpose of City govern-ment, and thereby making the City moretransparent. Gilbert believes the partici-pants will gain a better understanding ofhow each of the City departments supportsthe City’s overall mission, and the connec-tion between local government and Stateand Federal Government. The course ses-sions range from the organization of theCity, public safety, fiscal management,building permitting and code complianceand zoning:

Session 1: OrientationMayor & City CouncilCity Organization

Session 2: Human ResourcesBudget & Finance

Session 3: Community & Economic DevelopmentPlanning & Zoning

Session 4: Information TechnologyProcurement

Session 5: Public WorksCapital ProjectsFleet Management

Session 6: Police (Tour)Public Safety Communications

Session 7: Parks & Recreation (Tour)Events & Media

Session 8: Code ComplianceBuilding Services

Session 9: Legal & City Clerk

Session 10: Graduation Ceremony

The class will be open to 20 City resi-dents, who must be at least 18 years of ageor older. The informational brochure andapplication can be found on the City’swebsite at www.miamigardens-fl.us oryou may contact Evelyn Sanchez at 305-622-8000, extension 2640 for furtherdetails. The registration deadline isDecember 15th, 2011.

A New Name with and Old Twist City of Miami Gardens Parks &

Recreation Department introducesThe Golden Garden Senior Program

City of Miami Gardens isAccepting Applications for the2012 CMG Citizens Academy

Plant a TreePlant a Treeandand

Keep the Air CleanKeep the Air Clean


BY JOSHUA RHODES

During the month of October, the City ofMiami Gardens Golden Garden SeniorProgram hosted an exciting night filledwith fun, food and educational informationon breast cancer. This event is held annual-ly by Aventura Hospital and MedicalCenter in conjunction with AventuraDiagnostic Breast Center and the AventuraComprehensive Cancer Center. This eventwas the peak of a month-long initiative toelevate awareness and early detection forbreast cancer by promoting annual mam-mograms.

According to the American CancerSociety, breast cancer will affect well over200,000 new women by the end of 2011,but if breast cancer is detected early, thefive-year survival rate is about 96 percent.The mission of Women’s Night Out was tocelebrate over two million survivors in theUnited States who have survived breastcancer due to improved treatments, pre-emptive methods, and increased mammog-raphy screening rates.

This event provided many individuals

with the needed awareness regarding thethreats of breast cancer and the valuableinformation about this disease. The City ofMiami Gardens staff and participants wereentertained and thoroughly educated at thisspectacular event. Women’s Night Out

provided our seniorswith an amazingevening and the truemeaning of BreastCancer AwarenessMonth.

The Golden Garden Senior Program at Women’s Night Out•• COMMUNITY NEWS ••

FXM Research en Miramar está buscando hombres y mujeres de 18 años o más que sufrande Rosacea “Enrojecimiento en la frente, mejillas, y nariz con lesiones similares al acné”, paraparticipar en un estudio clínico de investigación que requiere cuatro [4] visitas. Seguro Médicono es requerido para su participación en el estudio.

Los participantes que califiquen recibirán:• Evaluaciones por un Dermatólogo Certificado.• Los medicamentos bajo investigación o placebo a no costo.• Compensación por tiempo y transporte hasta $200.00.

FXM Research in Miramar is looking for males and females 18 years or older that suffer fromRosacea “Redness on forehead, cheeks, and nose with acne type lesions on your face” toparticipate in a four [4] study-visit clinical research study. Medical Insurance is not required forstudy 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.

Francisco Flores, MD.Board Certified Dermatologist • FXM Research Miramar

Do you or someone you know haveRosacea?

For more information, please call / Para más información por favor llame:

¿Tiene usted o alguien que ustedconozca Rosacea?

(954) 430-10973000 SW 148th Avenue, Suite 216Miramar, Florida 33027 • www.fxmresearch.com

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Miami Gardens Calendar of EventsDecember 2011

DECEMBER 7•Zoning Meeting

1515 NW 167 Street, bldg. 5-200 Council Chambers @ 7pm

DECEMBER 13•Miami Gardens Excellence

in Education Council1515 NW 167 Street, bldg. 5-200 Council Chambers @6:00 p.m.

DECEMBER 14•Junior Council

1515 NW 167 Street, bldg. 5-200Miami Gardens, FL

Council Chambers @ 3:30pm-6pm •City Council Meeting

1515 NW 167 Street, bldg. 5-200 Miami Gardens, FL

Council Chambers @ 7pm

DECEMBER 15•Nuisance Abatement Board


Council Chambers @ 5pm•Parks & Rec. Advisory

1515 NW 167 Street, bldg. 5-200

City Hall Conference RoomMiami Gardens, FL @ 6:30pm

DECEMBER 17•Parking Lot Sale

19405 N.W. 32 AvenueBrentwood Park @ 8am-2pm

•Dolls of Love Event 3000 N.W. 199 StreetMiami Gardens, FL

Betty T. Ferguson Center @ 10am-1pm

DECEMBER 19•Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC)

Police Department1020 NW 163 Drive

Miami Gardens, FL @ 7pm

DECEMBER 20•Caribbean Affairs Advisory

1515 NW 167 Street, bldg. 5-200 CouncilChambers @ 6pm

DECEMBER 21•Elderly Affairs Advisory

1515 NW 167 Street, bldg. 5-200Council Chambers @ 3:00pm-4:30pm

•Commission for Women Meeting

1515 NW 167 Street, bldg. 5-200Conference Room

@ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

DECEMBER 24

CITY HALL CLOSED

DECEMBER 25

CITY HALLCLOSED

DECEMBER 28•Special Master Hearing Code Cases

1515 NW 167 Street, bldg. 5-200 Council Chambers @ 9am – 3pm

***TENTATIVE***

DECEMBER 31

New Year’s Eve

City of Miami Gardens Police DepartmentOperations DivisionMajor Anthony Chapman 305-474-1406Patrol Division 305-474-1406

School Crossing GuardsCherise Asberry 305-474-1526Traffic Concerns 305-474-1391Neighborhood Watch 305-474-6473Report Truants 305-474-6473

Investigations DivisionMajor Alan Mandelbloom 305-474-1407Captain Rafael Suarez 305-474-1430Captain Frank Trujillo 305-474-1418Auto Theft/Pawn Unit 305-474-1428CST/Narcotics Unit 305-474-1427

Support DivisionMajor Steve List 305-474-1408Captain Athena Skellion 305-474-1380Captain Alfred Lewers Jr 305-474-1405Communications Center 305-474-MGPD (6473)Court Liaison 305-474-1412Off Duty Police Employment 305-474-1412Records Unit 305-474-1413

Professional Standards/Training Unit Background Investigations 305-622-8059Captain Marilyn Gongalez 305-622-8059Training Unit 305-622-8059

Non-Emergency Police Communications & Information(305) 474-MGPD (6473)

Use these numbers to contact us


Miami Gardens Calendar of EventsJanuary 2012

JANUARY 1

New Year’s Day

JANUARY 2

CITY HALL CLOSED

JANUARY 4•Zoning Meeting


JANUARY 10•Miami Gardens Excellence

in Education Council1515 NW 167 Street, bldg. 5-200 Council Chambers @ 6:00 p.m.

JANUARY 11•Junior Council


Council Chambers @ 3:30pm-6pm

•City Council Meeting1515 NW 167 Street, bldg. 5-200

Miami Gardens, FL Council Chambers @ 7pm

JANUARY 16•Martin Luther King Celebration Event

3000 N.W. 199 StreetMiami Gardens, FL

Betty T. Ferguson CenterOratorical (12:00)

Break Out Artist Competition (10:00 AM)Art Contest (12:00 pm)

JANUARY 17•Caribbean Affairs Advisory


JANUARY 18•Elderly Affairs Advisory

1515 NW 167 Street, bldg. 5-200Council Chambers @ 3:00pm-4:30pm

•Commission for Women Meeting1515 NW 167 Street, bldg. 5-200

Conference Room @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

JANUARY 19•Nuisance Abatement Board

1515 NW 167 Street, bldg. 5-200Council Chambers@ 5pm

•Parks & Rec. Advisory1515 NW 167 Street, bldg. 5-200

City Hall Conference RoomMiami Gardens, FL

@6:30 pm

JANUARY 21•Recreation and Fitness Expo

3000 N.W. 199 StreetMiami Gardens, FL

Betty T. Ferguson Center @ 10am-4pm•City Council Meeting


Council Chambers @ 7pm

JANUARY 23•Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC)

Police Department1020 NW 163 Drive

Miami Gardens, FL @ 7pm

JANUARY 25•Junior Council


Council Chambers @ 3:30pm-6pm •City Council Meeting


Council Chambers @ 7pm•Special Master Hearing Code Cases

1515 NW 167 Street, bldg. 5-200 Council Chambers @ 9am – 3pm

JANUARY 28•Free Tax Preparation 3000 N.W. 199 StreetMiami Gardens, FL

Betty T. Ferguson Center


City of Miami Gardens Mayor and Council’s Corner

MayorShirley Gibson

CouncilmanOliver G. Gilbert III

(Seat 6)

CouncilmanDavid Williams, Jr.

(Seat 5)

Vice-MayorAaron Campbell Jr.

(Seat 1)

Councilwoman Felicia S. Robinson

(Seat 4)

CouncilmanAndré Williams

(Seat 3)

CouncilwomanLisa C. Davis

(Seat 2)

To contact your Council representatives, call 305-622-8010.

City of Miami Gardens Staff DirectoryName Department E-mail MainJulie-Ann Smith Asst. to Mayor [email protected] 305-622-8010 Sonja K. Dickens City Attorney [email protected] 305-622-8055 Ronetta Taylor City Clerk [email protected] 305-622-8003 Danny Crew City Manager [email protected] 305-622-8007 Renee Crichton Deputy City Manager [email protected] 305-622-8006 Daniel Rosemond Asst. City Manager [email protected] 305-622-8005 Vernita Nelson Asst. City Manager [email protected] 305-622-8008 Tasha Codner KMGB Director [email protected] 305-622-8009 Sharon Ragoonan Director. Building & Code [email protected] 305-622-8018 Patti Varney Finance Director [email protected] 305-622-8000 Ext. 2780 Mike Gambino Floodplain Administrator [email protected] 305-622-8039 David Motola Fleet Manager [email protected] 305-622-8000 Ext. 2697Taren Kinglee Human Resources/ Risk Director [email protected] 305-622-8030 Kara Petty Parks & Recreation Director [email protected] 305-622-8080 Jay Marder Planning & Zoning Director [email protected] 305-622-8025 O. Tom Ruiz Public Works Director [email protected] 305-622-8004Pam Thompson Procurement Manager [email protected] 305-622-8000 Ext. 2490 Ula Zucker-Williams Events and Media Coordinator [email protected] 305-622-8035Matthew Boyd Miami Gardens Police Chief 305-474-1400 Hilary Marshall Assistant to Council [email protected] 305-622-8000 Ext. 2793

(Vice Mayor Campbell, Davis, D. Williams)Tashek Hamlette Assistant to Council [email protected] 305-622-8000 Ext. 2705


Councilman Williams Helps FamiliesCreate Success and Achieve Prosperity

Now, maybe more than ever, we mustcontinue to help those families that arestruggling through hard times. I want toshare what I'm doing to help the hardworking families of my city that face a17% unemployment rate, which is higherthan the County's or the country's rate.

I support Trinity-Peacemakers Churchin Miami Gardens ("Peacemakers")which helps families access public bene-fits that will help them become self suffi-cient. Peacemakers is part of theDepartment of Children and FamiliesACCESS Network that offers foodstamps, Medicaid and temporary cashassistance.

Families can save time by comingdirectly to Peacemakers located at 17801NW 2nd Avenue in Miami Gardens toapply for the benefits. Families can alsoaccess other self sufficiency services atthe church. If you, a friend or familymember needs assistance, please call786-888-4357 for an appointment with astaff member who can help you or pro-vide you more information.

We can build a better future for all ofall us and change lives every day by help-ing our friends and neighbors in need.

Councilman Andre' WilliamsCity of Miami Gardens

•• COUNCIL CORNER •• Financial Planning During the Holidays?��

To a lesser or greater degree, we are ei-ther savers or spenders. The commercial-ization of the Holiday season is certainlythere to constantly remind us to spend asmuch as we can.

May I suggest that you keep your bear-ings with your financial condition duringthese frenzied shopping days. What youhave minus what you owe equals what isleft over. If the left over is a positive num-ber then you are still on track toward financial stability.

�� In terms of gifts, does the person you are buying for really need

another sweater in Miami? Perhaps a gift of letting them know howspecial they are to you and how they make the world a better placewould stay in their heart long after the sweater is worn out.

As for saving, I suggest that you can be kind to yourself by im-proving your financial condition by opening or adding to your IRAas a Holiday present to yourself.

There’s more excitement in paying down on those credit cardsrather than adding to their balances. There’s no one there to saythank you for doing it, but your peace of mind should not need thecompliments of others. The road to financial independence is un-fortunately the road that is less traveled, especially in the “spendingseason”.

�� May I respectfully suggest that you look beyond your needs and

desires to think of a person less fortunate than you. You do nothave to think a lot to realize that your life would be happier if youstopped your routine to provide someone some kindness. Thenyou will have a real gift that no store or online service can provide.

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•• COUNCIL CORNER ••

Thanksgiving is always seen as a timeto show thanks, but what is often over-looked is that Thanksgiving is the begin-ning of the season of giving.

As was the case on Saturday, November19, 2011 when Councilman Oliver Gilbert(Miami Gardens, Seat 6) partnered with100 Black Men of South Florida, thebrothers of the Sigma Alpha Chapter ofOmega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated,UPS, and the Lambda Tau Chapter of PhiBeta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated toprovide and distribute 250 warm turkeydinners to the residents of Robert SharpTowers in Miami Gardens and the guestsof Betty T. Ferguson Community Center,also in Miami Gardens.

“Everyone should have the opportunityto have Thanksgiving dinner” saidCouncilman Gilbert. “No matter whatproblems they face, everyone has a reasonto be thankful.”

Indeed they do have a reason to bethankful of Councilman Gilbert’s effortsthis holiday season. Earlier in that day, theCouncilman partnered with San Salvador

Masonic Lodge of Miami, FL to providewhat could only be described as a couplehundred turkeys to families.

The following Tuesday, November 22,2011, Councilman Gilbert partnered with

Ted Lucas to deliver Turkeys to the homesof residents in Miami Gardens.

This show of good will to the residentsby Councilman Gilbert will go a long waytowards curbing the cost of having

Thanksgivings for those families duringthese difficult economic times.Thanksgiving is the beginning of the sea-son of giving, and it will not be over-looked by those residents.

Councilman Oliver Gilvert Gives a Warm Thanksgiving to All


City of Miami GardensCouncilman DavidWilliams Jr. will host theMiami GardensElementary Science andEngineering Fair onMonday, December 12,2011, in the ScienceDepartment at St. ThomasUniversity located at16401 NW 37th Avenue,Miami Gardens, FL33054. The exhibits willbe on display from 8am -4pm.

Over 100 students frompublic, private and charterschools in Miami Gardenswill participate for cash

prizes from $250 - $500 for the most unique project. Inaddition, St. Thomas University will also choose a win-

ner for the Dr. Wimsteelant Science Award in theamount of $250.

This is a great opportunity for fathers in theCity of Miami Gardens to become involved intheir child’s education by participating with themin creating unique projects. Students will com-pete for the following cash awards: 1st PlaceWinner - $500; 2nd Place Winner - $300; 3rdPlace Winner - $200; 4th Place Winner - $100 and5th Place Winner - $50.

On Tuesday, December 13, 2011 the winnerswill be announced during a special awards cere-mony that will be held at the Betty T. FergusonRecreational Complex, 3000 NW 199th Street,Miami Gardens, FL 33056 starting at 6:30pm.

For more information, or to register your childfor the 2011 Elementary Science and EngineeringFair contact your child’s school principal or callHilary Marshall at (305) 622-8062.

Councilman David Williams Jr. Sponsors 2011 Miami Gardens Elementary Science and Engineering Fair

•• EDUCATION ••



BY SHELLIE RANSOM

Recently, I was afforded the distincthonor of serving as Principal for the Day atCarol City Middle School. It was a specialopportunity and a very rewarding experi-ence because I walked away with a brandnew perspective and respect for the educa-tors that educate our children daily.

My day at Carol City began promptly at7:00am; walking the school halls withAssistant Principal Althea Dacosta,unlocking classroom doors while studentswere going to their homerooms. Seeingthe students milling about and talking totheir friends brought back many pleasantmemories of my time in middle school.While many things have changed, a lot hasnot:

The school bell rang at 7:20a.m., signal-ing the beginning of the school day for thestudents. There was a rhythm to the rou-tine, and the students were well aware ofit. Other than the technology in the class-rooms and the style of dress, everythingseemed familiar too me.

Once the students were in class, themorning announcements were made vialive broadcast, scripted and produced bythe students. During morning announce-ments, I was introduced by the local stu-dent reporter and I briefly greeted the stu-dent body and shared with them that Iwould be their “Principal for the Day”.

As the day rolled on, I had the oppor-tunity to sit in on Principal Joyce Jones’“Data Chat” with some of the Science andLanguage Arts teachers. During the “DataChat”, student performance statistics fromthe baseline and benchmark testing admin-istered earlier in the school year arereviewed. The “Data Chat” revealed thatoverall, the school has made substantialgains in proficiency; however, the teachersare still faced with many challenges to nar-rowing the success gap between low- andhigh-level students. The teachers statedthat the tests require high-level criticalthinking skills which are proving to be achallenge for many students.

While our teachers face the challenge ofproviding the standard academic instruc-tion to their students, they also face thechallenge of raising test scores, in additionengaging the students through gainingtheir buy-in of the proposed strategies forsuccessful testing.

Teachers face many other challengesthat distract or hinder students from learn-ing, including crowded classrooms, issuesrelated to socio-economic status, poor

study habits and most notably, lack ofparental involvement which is a majorconcern. The lack of parent participationin parent/teacher conferences as a preven-tive measure to student failure is a primaryconcern for most educators. Based onMiami-Dade County School Board statis-tics, the overwhelming majority of stu-dents attending the school are economical-ly disadvantaged. Many parents must worklong hours or in many cases, work morethan one job, sometimes more than two, inorder to make ends meet.

In spite of the challenges that attempt todefy the rules of learning and education,the teachers I met are committed to think-ing outside the box; implementing newideas, alternative teaching methods andtesting strategies to accommodate eachstudent’s learning style.

As the day went on, I became engagedin many day-to-day activities performedby Principal Jones. Although teaching isrewarding, the system has some draw-backs that often make it difficult to get thejob done. Carol City Middle School iscurrently under enrolled with a studentbody of approximately 680 students.Many of the students are being transferredto other schools under No Child LeftBehind, which translates into fewerresources available to Carol City MiddleSchool students.

While the school administration istasked manage the school with littleresources available to them, the studentsare still fortunate to have a dedicated teamof educators who believe in the business oflearning; to provide students with a quali-ty education and prepare them, not onlyfor the next phase of higher education, butfor a successful future.

The most entertaining part of my daywas lunch duty. I monitored the lunchroom to ensure the students were behavingthemselves appropriately. During thistime, I took the opportunity to sit and talkto some of the students. They were quiteinquisitive asking a number of differentquestions. Walking the halls, I was greetedwith hugs and smiles from the students.

My day ended at the faculty lunch whichwas most appetizing. I would like to thankPrincipal Jones, Assistant PrincipalDaCosta, and Assistant Principal Floresfor a most memorable day. The insightgained has really been invaluable and witha new perspective on education, I hope tobe part of the solution that brings moreresources to the school as well as a posi-tive influence on our youth!

My Experience as “Principal for the Day”



Recently, the City of Miami Gardens’Junior Council attended the 41st AnnualLegislative Conference hosted by theCongressional Black Caucus inWashington, D.C. The trip was chaper-oned by Councilman Oliver Gilbert andsponsored by the City of Miami Gardens,Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, andVice Mayor Aaron Campbell, Jr.

The Miami Gardens Junior Council iscomprised of high achieving students fromMiami Norland Senior High and MiamiCarol City Senior High schools, who aremembers of their respective StudentGovernment Associations. These studentsare interested in leadership, youth empow-erment and learning more about local gov-ernment. Each school has seven membersthat sit on this council. Miami Carol CitySenior, Courtney Johnson, serves as theJunior Council Mayor and Amanda Brown,from Miami Norland, serves as Vice-

Mayor.Other members of the Junior Council

that attended the conference were:Jameesha Toomer; Marvin Nicoleau;Diamond Hadley; Julius Hethington;Keondre Heard; Allie Hinson; SuntrellButler; Daniel Tippenhauer; Imir Hall;Breanna Hunt.

During the Annual CBC Weekend thestudents attended a session entitled “TheHigh School Class of 2012” hosted byCongresswoman Frederica Wilson. Thepanel featured Florida MemorialUniversity’s President, Dr. Henry Lewis,III; United Teachers of Dade President,Karen Aronowitz; Florida InternationalUniversity’s Men’s Basketball’s headcoach, Isaiah Thomas; and the MiamiGardens Junior Council Mayor, CourtneyJohnson; and Vice-Mayor Amanda Brown.The session was moderated by civil rightsactivist, Reverend Al Sharpton. The dis-

cussion centered on the state of educationand what awaits the high school graduatingclass of 2012.

The Junior Council also attended areception in honor of former FloridaCongresswoman Carrie P. Meek wherethey met Rep. Charlie Rangel (D-NY),Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC), Miami–DadeCounty School Board Representative, Dr.Wilbert T. Holloway and as well as otherelected officials.

While in Washington, the Junior Counciltoured the capital and met with Rep JohnLewis (D-GA), a civil rights icon andDemocratic Party Chair, Rep. DebbieWasserman Schultz (D-FL). The JuniorCouncil also visited the sites of the brandnew Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial,Lincoln Memorial, Korean War Memorial,and the Smithsonian Museum of NaturalHistory.

It was a magnificent experience for the

Junior Council as it was the first time manyof the students had ever been toWashington, D.C. Aliyah Thomas, an 11thgrader from Miami Carol City stated, “to agroup of 13 intellectual high school urbankids from Miami Carol City and MiamiNorland, this trip showed us a differentperspective on life; life we only see on tel-evision.” Jameesha Toomer, a MiamiNorland student shared, “If I could go backand do the whole trip over again, I wouldgladly do so because it was a great experi-ence. My first time in D.C. is one of themost memorable experiences in my life.”

For more information about the City ofMiami Gardens’ Junior Council and theirupcoming activities, contact HilaryMarshal, Administrative Assistant toCouncil at (305) 622-8000 ext. 2793 oremail [email protected]

CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS’ JUNIOR COUNCIL STUDENTS ATTENDS41ST ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON, D.C.


•• PUBLIC SAFETY ••

BY DR. DANNY O. CREW, CITY MANAGER

The lady came intothe City

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upset, insist-ing that shehad been asafe driver forover 20 yearsand there is noway she would

have run a red light,even on a right turn.

After calming down, a City stafferlooked up her ticket on the internet andreplayed the video of her incident. As sheapproached the intersection and the redlight, she dutifully looked left and saw nocars coming. As we often do, without fur-ther thinking, she made a “California

Stop”. This is when a driver coasts

around the corner on a right-on-redwithout coming to a full stop.

The lady watched intently as thetape played and then, she gasped.

Unknown to her, just as she was round-ing the corner, a pedestrian stepped off thecorner almost directly into her path. The

pedestrian quickly jumped back,but the lady never knew how closeshe had come to hitting the person.

Shaken, she thanked the staffand asked for directions to the

cashier’s office. In the past 2 years, the Miami Gardens

Red Light Camera Program has cut acci-dents at the camera intersection by

83%. This is a staggering number.This means almost 200 fewer acci-

dents. It means that there are 200 familieswhere no one was killed or maimed, or atthe very least, had to deal with all of theconsequences of car insurance and repair.

No one likes to get a ticket, but it is asmall price to pay for protecting yourselfand your family. The law has alwaysrequired a stop on red. We all know that,whether it’s a straight run-through or aright on red, RED MEANS STOP. For a

right turn on red it means STOP, look tothe left, to the right and back to the left.

It’s a law we can LIVE with!

Red Light Camera Program a Success

•• PUBLIC SAFETY ••

BY TOM RUIZ

Swales around the City are strips of landusually located in front of a house betweenthe sidewalk and the street. Swales playan important role in the protection of ourenvironment and the beauty of our City.

First, they are an area for naturaldrainage for stormwater that falls onstreets, sidewalks, and driveway approach-es. Swales allow the stormwater to drainand percolate back to the ground for ourdrinking water. Second, they protect ourenvironment by filtering the stormwaterfrom the street, picks up the oils, pesticidesand lawn fertilizers that wash away fromthe property. The swales along with natu-rally filter out and reduce these pollutants,decreasing their loading on groundwaterresources. If not treated by the swales,these pollutants would eventually end upin our canals, lakes, ocean and our drink-ing water.

Swales should be kept grassy, not justfor beauty, but to catch these contami-nants. Swales paved with asphalt or builtup with dirt or gravel can cause health,environmental, and aesthetic hazards. It isagainst the Public Works Manual to haveanything on the swale other than grass.Stormwater can collect and stagnate ormay run off the paved surface, picking upleaves, litter, animal waste, oil, etc., thatwill runoff to other areas to include flood-ing your neighbors.

Property owners are required to main-tain the swales adjacent to their property ingood condition {City Code: PropertyMaintenance: Chapter 16, article #3,Section # 16-57 (e, h)} helping us to pro-tect our canals and waterways. To ensurethe swale areas stay in good condition,

simply follow a few basic guidelines:

• Keep your Swale free of leaves,limbs and any other debris. Dispose ofdebris and oil properly, instead of placingthem in your swale. Call Miami DadeCounty Solid Waste before your bulk trashis brought out to the swale for pickup. Thiswill eliminate the grass from dying andkeep the swale open if a storm approaches.

• Avoid parking vehicles on theswale. This will allow the grass to growhealthy and keep the soil loose so watercan filter and soak into the ground moreeasily. On a side note, if you have to parkon the swale please do not park on top ofthe sidewalks.

• Do not place asphalt, gravel, dirtor any material other than grass in sawles,to allow the water drain into the ground.

Landscaping your swale area can bepleasing to the eye, but it also disrupts thenatural drainage qualities of the swale.Consider landscaping behind your proper-ty line; you will still add beauty to yourhome while keeping the swale in its natu-ral state. The City continues to plant treesin the swale area, not just to beautify andprovide oxygen, but trees reduce waterrunoff by breaking rainfall thus allowingthe water to flow down the trunk and intothe earth below the tree. When mulched,trees act like a sponge that filters this waternaturally and uses it to recharge ground-water supplies.

All landscaping within the swale areasshall be in accordance with establishedprocedures approved by the city to includeno plants or trees that are prickly to thetouch and planting trees/bushes thatobstruct visibility on intersections anddriveways.

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•• FYI ••

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•• FYI ••

Almost all of us will face chronic illnessat some point during our lives. Our bodiesare not perfect, and as we age, we are like-ly to get chronic diseases like high bloodpressure, diabetes, and cancer.Fortunately, what we call environmentalfactors play a major role in whether we getthese illnesses. Being physically activeand maintaining a proper diet serves as ourbest protection against chronic diseases.Although this information may not be newto you, this article will hopefully provideyou with some helpful exercise and nutri-tion tips.

‘Exercise.’ According to the AmericanCollege of Sports Medicine, being activehelps to prevent a long list of diseases,including heart attacks, strokes, diabetes,osteoporosis, depression, and certain typesof cancer. Exercise also helps to relievestress and improve wellness. Which typeof physical activity is best, and how muchis necessary to improve health, is a topic ofdebate within the medical community.However, try to find a physical activitythat works for you. Exercising is easier tomaintain if you enjoy the activity. Somepeople prefer to play sports such as basket-ball or soccer, while others are more com-fortable running or biking. What’s impor-tant is this: some exercise is better thannone. Even adding a short walk to yourdaily routine can improve your health andwellbeing.

‘Diet.’ Proper ‘diet’ refers to thelifestyle changes that a person makes inorder to get healthier. Eating good foodsnot only helps prevents chronic diseases,but it also decreases stress on the body –this leads to higher feelings of overallenergy and wellness. Below is a simplelist of nutritional recommendations. The

list may seem long, but following even acouple of these suggestions will make youfeel better!

• Eat 3 to 7 servings per day ofvegetables, especially green and leafy veg-gies

• Eat 3-5 servings of fruit per day• Eat at least 2-3 servings of pro-

tein every day, preferably fish (not fried)• Eat whole grains instead of

processed grains• Limit intake of dairy/milk prod-

ucts to 0-3 servings per day• Get at least two teaspoons of

‘good’ oils (monounsaturated – likeflaxseed or olive)

• Eat very small amounts (maxi-mum of 75 calories) of processed or sug-ary foods

• Take an appropriate multivitamin(ask your doctor or pharmacist which oneis best for you)

These are general recommenda-tions, and this information may apply dif-ferently to different people. Please seeyour doctor before doing any new exercis-es or changing your diet – this will helpyou make sure that the changes you wantto make are safe for you.

Sincerely,Edward R. MaharamFIU Herbert Wertheim College of

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•• FYI ••

Did you know that today, almost one inthree children in America are overweightor obese? The numbers are even higher inAfrican American and Hispanic communi-ties, where almost 40% of the children areoverweight or obese. To help combatthese statistics, the City of Miami Gardensand Mayor Shirley Gibson have partneredwith First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’sMove! campaign. The partnership,through Resolution 201-012-1405 initiatedby Mayor Gibson, is dedicated to solvingthe challenge of childhood obesity withina generation, resulting in future genera-tions of children healthy enough to pursuetheir goals.

This yearlong commitment waslaunched on January 15, 2011 during theFamily Fun and Fitness Festival. This freeevent at the Betty T. FergusonRecreational Complex promoted healthand wellness and featured the first annualMayor’s 5K Walk/Run Fitness Challenge,farmer’s market, health screenings,healthy cooking and exercise demonstra-tions. Additionally, the HealthEmpowerment Series was offered monthlyat the Betty T. Ferguson Recreational

Complex to discuss various health topicsincluding heart, back, and lung health aswell as diabetes and stress management.

The Parks and Recreation Departmentfurther included children in this initiative,by enhancing its health and exercise com-ponents of the Shining Stars After-Schoolprogram. The afterschool program alsojoined First Lady Obama’s initiative to bea part of the Guiness Book of WorldRecords for the greatest number of jump-ing jacks within a 24 hour period, with 248individuals taking part in the event onOctober 11th. The Parks and RecreationDepartment offered many programs anddeveloped partnerships with various enti-ties to allow Miami Gardens residents theopportunity to live up to Mayor Gibson’schallenge to stay active throughout 2011.Through athletics, biggest loser competi-tions, martial arts, swim lessons, senioractivities, SilverSneakers, group exerciseclasses, and a walking club, residents havemany opportunities for healthy living.

The culmination of the first year of theLet’s Move! partnership will be celebratedat the Recreation and Fitness Exposition(formerly the Family Fun and Fitness

Festival) which will be held onSaturday, January 21st at BettyT. Ferguson RecreationalComplex. The free event willinclude the 2nd AnnualMayor’s 5k Walk/Run FitnessChallenge beginning at 7:30amand health screenings, recre-ational demonstrations, andmuch more beginning at 10am!For more information, pleasecontact the Parks andRecreation AdministrativeOffice at 305-622-8080. Getup, get active, and stayhealthy!

Let’s Move!


•• FYI ••

Dear City of Miami Gardens ResidentI am excited to inform you that the City

has entered into a partnership with the IRSTax Education and Communication to hosta Volunteer Income TaxAssistance (VITA) site atthe Betty T. FergusonCommunity Center. TheVITA site will offer FREEtax preparation service thecoming tax filing seasonfor residents with a com-bined annual householdincome less than $50,000.

The Earned IncomeTax Credit (or EITC) is acredit for people who donot earn high incomes.EITC can reduce yourtaxes and result in arefund. In simple terms,you get to keep more ofyour money.

Free tax preparation atthe Community Centerwill begin in January. The

City Council and I want to encourage youto wait to file your taxes at the CommunityCenter. You will receive FREE tax prepa-ration and be eligible for the EITC. In

these very difficult times,every dollar counts and start-ing the year with a little extramoney is great for you andyour family.

In addition, the City will behosting a tax season kick-offevent on January 28, 2012.The event will feature severallocal, state and governmentagencies with representativesthat can screen individuals todetermine the services andbenefits. Free tax preparationwill also be available at thekickoff event.

Yours in service,

Councilman Oliver G.Gilbert, III

Dear Residents

CouncilmanOliver G. Gilbert III

(Seat 6)


•• FYI ••

The Recreation And Fitness Expositionwill take place at the Betty T. FergusonRecreational Complex Saturday January21, 2012 from 10am – 4pm. TheRecreation And Fitness Expo will raiseawareness to both Miami Gardens andMiami Dade County residents of all theservices offered by the City Of MiamiGardens Parks And RecreationDepartment as well as validate the impor-tance of parks and recreation in a commu-nity. The expo will also have a health andfitness slogan entitled “being aware” ofyour health. We will have vendors thatwill educate participants on the variousapects of living a healthy lifestyle and theimportance of fitness.

This year, in support of the first lady,Michelle Obama’s “let’s move” campaign,we have added a 5k run/walk starting at7:30am until 9:30am. The expo will be afun filled day of sporting activities, liveentertainment, vendors, fitness challengesand much more!

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