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Website: www.miamigardensobserver.com Miami Gardens Observer | January 2007 | 01
Dolphin Stadium Calder Race Course St. Thomas University Florida Memorial University Arch at Sunshine
International Park
NFL, NATIONAL AND LOCAL
ORGANIZATIONS HOST MORE THAN 50
SUPER BOWL XLI COMMUNITY OUTREACH
PROGRAMS IN SOUTH FLORIDA
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Celebration
Page 10, 11, & 12
ICC Cricket 2007
Page 23
Super Bowl XLI brings much more and assist the community and pro- impact of the NFL Youth Education
than football to South Florida area vide lasting legacies. The week's Town initiative. On the following pages
residents. Throughout the week pre- activities will also include the are just some of the ways the NFL and
Heros in the ceding the game, more than 50 char- announcement of the annual Walter Super Bowl XLI will benefit the host
South Florida Community itable activities and community out- Payton NFL Man of the Year Award community of South Florida: CONT:
Page 18 reach programs will enliven, enrich and a celebration of the positive PAGE 8, 13, 14 & 15
Business...................................Page 5 NCBW...........................................Page 3
Church Directory........................Page 9 Publisher’s Message...................Page 2
Community Information...Page 16 & 19 Sports & Classified....................Page 23
Events...........Page 8 & 20 Real Estate ................................Page 21
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INFORMATON
Publisher’s Message Mayor and City Council
Happy New Year, Lauderhill started their event at the Mayor
Lauderhill Boys & Girl Club in the Shirley Gibson
I hope that every- afternoon. Well on Sunday, January Citywide (305) 622-8000
one started off the 14, I attended Unity Light of the sgibson@miamigardens-fl.gov
New Year with an World for their MLK Service which
expectation of started at 11:00am. The service was Councilmember
great things to very uplifting; during several member Aaron Campbell, Jr.
come this New of the congregation read "The I Have (305) 622-8000
Year 2007. a Dream Speech. Last but certainly acampbell@miamigardens-fl.gov
My New Year started off Down not the least I ended my MLK events
Town Miami at Bay Front Park to see with the Miami 54th Street Parade Councilmember
the Miami Neon Orange go to the top of put on by Dr. Marshall which includ- Barbara Watson
the Hotel Inter-Continental at midnight ed/highlighted many of Miami Dade (305) 622-8000
and watch the wonderful fire work dis- County City and State officials. In The City of Miami Gardens bwatson@miamigardens-fl.gov
play (New Years Eve). Then I went right between all this MLK activities there has a Mayor-Council-Manager form
into Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. events. I was some Super Bowl Events with of government. Under this form of Councilmember
was privileged to attend three outstand- many, many more going throughout government, the elected City Council Andre L.Williams
ing MLK events. I started off South Florida. Most of the events sets policies for the operation of the 305) 622-8000
with Miami Gardens on Saturday, will be in this issue and other will be City. The City Council enacts awilliams@miamigardens-fl.gov
January 13, 2007 at Miami Gardens coming . Again I like to thank God Ordinances, the laws of the City,
City Hall were they were having the first and all our sponsors, advertiser adopts Resolutions authorizing Councilmember
2nd Annual MLK Oratorical Contest. and off course our reader for support- actions on behalf of the City, reviews Melvin L. Bratton
Then Lauderhill had their MLK Seventh ing the Miami Gardens Observer plans for development, and establish- (305) 622-8000
Annual Celebration at Diamante your Community Newspaper. es the policies by which the City is mbratton@miamigardens-fl.gov
Banquet Center with Guest Speaker Check out our Website at governed.
Martin Luther King III, the Gala hosted www.miamigardensobserver.com Councilmember
the Mayor, City Commissioners, E-mail: lminto8881@aol.com The City Council consists of Sharon Pritchett
Community Leaders and their guest. God Bless. seven members: a Mayor and two (305) 622-8000
Council members elected citywide spritchett@miamigardens-fl.gov
Miami Gardens Observer and four additional Council members
elected by individual districts. The Vice-Mayor
Can be picked up at these locations administrative responsibility of the Oscar Braynon, II
All the churches listed in the Church Directory City rests with the City Manager, who (305) 622-8000
is appointed by the City Council obraynon@miamigardens-fl.gov
(upon recommendation of the Mayor).
Most Caribbean Restaurant and Grocery Stores Each Councilmember is elected to a
(From Cutler Ridge to Palm Beach) four-year term.
Tropical Oasis Restaurant, 20737 NW 2nd Ave.,
Miami Gardens (441 Plaza)
CNS Insurance Group Inc., 6264 Miramar Parkway,
Miramar, Fl 33023
Mortgage Resource Plus, Inc. 7547 W. Oakland Park Blvd.
Lauderhill, Fl 33319
African-American Research Library and Cultural Center,
2650 NW Sistrunk Blvd, Fort Lauderdale.
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COMMUNITY GROUP
National Coalition Of 100 Black Women, Inc. (NCBW)
Greater Miami Chapter
National & Local History Authors, Poets, & All That Jazz
NCBW was founded in New
York City on October 24, 1970 to
opportunities.
To promote awareness of African
Presented by NCBW
address the problems and opportunities American culture. On Saturday, December 2nd, ranked #7 on the Black Expression
facing Black women in the wake of the To develop the potential of its mem- 2006 at Florida Memorial University, Best Sellers list for the second time.
Civil Rights and Women's Movements. bership for effective leadership and Lou Rawls Performing Arts Center Fates Redemption ( May 2005) ranked
NCBW focuses on issues of leadership participation in civic affairs. the National Coalition of 100 Black # 19 for August 2005 and Little Black
development and gender equity in edu- To take action on specific issues of Women, Inc. (Greater Miami Chapter) Girl Lost II (Feb. 2006) went into its
cation, health, and economic develop- local, national and international signif- presented "Authors, Poets, & All That second printing after only one month. In
ment. Today, NCBW has more than icance. Jazz", South Florida. This premier lit- February 2007, expect the third install-
7,000 members from 63 chapters rep- To cooperate with other organizations erary event showcased African- ment of Little Black Girl Lost: The Saga
resenting 24 states and the District of to achieve mutual goals. American authors: Continues. His faithful readers can also
Columbia. To address issues that affect women
Kendra Norman-Bellamy expect SCARECROW: a Phoenix Perry
The National Coalition of 100 of African descent. novel, October 2007.
Award-winning novelist, born
Black Women, Inc.("Coalition") is a in West Palm Beach, Fl.She is the The Honeymoon is Over is
non-profit volunteer organization dedi- 2006-2008 Officers founder and president of KNB another of his novels.
cated to the leadership development President- Teresa D. Sands, Esq. Publications,LLC, a contributing staff Francis Ray
ofof African American women through President Elect- Michele Y. Paramore writer for online Christian Magazine, Is a native Texan and lives in
programs, networking, leadership 1st Vice President- Carolyn Nelson- Divine Eloquence Ezine, a reoccur- Dallas. Her sixth novel INCOGNITO,
development, health awareness, politi- Goedert ring staff writer for Precious Times was the first made-for-TV movie for
cal action, mentoring young women, 2nd Vice President-Neichole Hess, Magazine and serves as an editorial BET. She has written 31 novels to date.
and scholarships. The coalition seeks Esq. consultant for Booking Matters Awards include Romantic Times Career
to empower Black women to meet their 3rd Vice President- Sheryl Watts Magazine. She teaches a signature Achievement, EMMA, The Golden Pen,
diverse needs. Treasurer- Tracy Byrd Roubides 4-part aspiring writer series, "The and The Atlantic Choice. Her books
The Greater Miami Chapter Recording Secretary- Shantina Writer's Cocoon". She was recently include: I KNOW WHO HOLDS
was chartered in September 1992. Our Anderson awarded the Georgia Area TOMORROW, SOMEBOYS'S KNOCK-
membership is comprised of women Coordinator for the American ING AT MY DOOR, SOMEONE TO
from different educational and profes- Board Members Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW). LOVE ME, TROUBLE DONT'T LAST
sional backgrounds. We draw on the Community Service- Sacha K. Also the founder and moderator of ALWAYS, WHOLE LOTTA LOVE,
diversity and strength of our member- Challenger The Writer's Hut, an online critique LOVE AT LEO’S, THE FALCON SAGA.
ship to develop effective solutions to General- Renee T. Fletcher and support group "for writers only". IN ANOTHER MAN'S BED, ANY RICH
issues of concern to our community. Fundraising- Genevieve Raglang, Some of her books are: One MAN WILL DO, DREAMING OF YOU
Our programs and initiatives include: PhamD Prayer Away, More Than Grace and and IRRESISTIBLE YOU (March 2007)
Career and personal Because Of Grace Earl Sewell
development workshops NCBW Community Calendar ReShonda Tate Billingsley He has written five novels
Financial management and
" She is a general assignment which are The Good Got to Suffer with
homebuyers workshops
Financial Management & Affordable reporter for KRIV-TV, the FOX affiliate the Bad, Through Thick and Thin, The
"Just Us Girls" Mentoring
Housing Workshops- Saturday, in Houston, Texas. A former Langston Flip Side of Money, When Push Comes
Programs- designed to empower girls
January 20, 2007 University professor also has a back To Shove and Taken For Granted. His
ages 12 to 18 with the necessary tools
ground in radio and newspaper. She work has also appeared in three sepa-
to make positive life choices and maxi-
HIV/AIDS Awareness has written six books in the last three rate anthologies which include,
mize their personal potential.
Program- February 2007 (TBA) years. Her latest projects include: I Whispers Between The Sheets,
"Teens Speak Out"
Know I've Been Changed, the anthol- Sistergirls.com and Afterhours: A
"Teens Speak Out" Youth
Teen Summit- Saturday, ogy Have A Little Faith and the non- Collection of Erotic Writing by Black
Summit
February 17, 2007 fiction book, Help, I've Turned into My Men. He has also been selected by
Conducting and supporting
Mother. She has six more books Harlequin Publishing to launch Kimani
seminars and walk-a-thons to raise
Living Your Dream Empowerment coming out in the next two years, Tru, which is Harlequin's new young
awareness on health issues such as
Breakfast- Saturday, March 17, 2007 including the much-anticipated inspi- adult imprint that will feature storylines
breast cancer, HIV/AIDS, Lupus, and
rational teen series, Nothing But about African American teens. Daddy's
organ donation and tissue recovery.
2nd Annual Ready-Set-Life Gala- Drama (Nov. 2007), Blessings in Girl, which is the first in a series of
Providing assistance to young
April 2007 (TBA) Disguise (Jan. 2007), and With books for that imprint will be released in
women exiting Florida's foster care sys-
Friends Like These (April 2007). Her the spring of 2007.
tem
*Events listed above will be held at upcoming adult novels include: Michelle Stimpson
Partnering with community
the Carrie Meek Senior and Cultural Everybody Say Amen (april2007), the She started writing short stories
organizations on critical issues
Arts at Charles Hadley Park unless sequel to her blockbuster sophomore in school of her seventh grade but she
Our Mission otherwise noted. novel, Let the Church Say Amen, and
To foster principles of equal rights and felt she needed something more per-
Can I Get Witness (Nov. 2007). sonal so at the age of 13 she started
This page was sponsored by: Donna Hill
Began her writing career in
writing in a journal and has been writ-
ting ever since.
1987 with the short story "The Long Her books include: Boaz Brown
SunTrust Mortgage Walk." Since that time she has more and Divas of Damascus Road
than fifty published titles to her credit The Poets' Corner
Please support our sponsors. and has written numerous articles in
magazines and newspapers. In the
Rebecca "Butterfly"
Vaughns
fall of 1999, three of her novels,
Intimate Betrayel, A Private Affair and Anomaly
Masquerade aired as television Poetic Vibez
movies on BET. She has been fea- Lee Lewis Hawkins
tured in Essence, The Daily News, & P.O.W. (Power of Words)
USA Today, Today's Black Women,
and Black Enterprise magazine,
NCBW thanks South Florida's top
among many others.
poets and spoken word artists along
Some of her books are:
with the individuals and compaies
Guilty Pleasures, An Ordinary
for their support and participation in
Women and Getting Hers
"Authors. Poets, & All That Jazz"!
Keith Lee Johnson
He is the author of Sugar & Support this Community
Spice and Pretense and has repeat- Newspaper and Sponsor a
edly been in Booking Matters Page or Advertise your busi-
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ness. Call: 786-326-5204
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COMMUNITY INFORMATION
MIAMI JOB CORPS CENTER
WELCOMES NEW DIRECTOR
Willie Brown brings 18 years of Job Corps experience.
MIAMI GARDENS JAYCEES AND
HARVEST FIRE MINISTRIES
GIVEAWAY CHRISTMAS TOYS
Willie Brown
ResCare, Inc. (NASDAQ: students and to employers interested in
RSCR), the nation's leading provider partnering with the program. "It's a
of residential, training, therapeutic, great honor that Miami has been target-
educational and support services for ed as a backdrop for this outreach
people with barriers to employment video," Mr. Brown said. "This will help
Andre Williams and Colie Family and special needs, today announced us in our continuing quest to be a driv-
To help residents of Miami "As everyone around us that Willie Brown has taken the posi- ing force in this area and to strengthen
Gardens celebrate Christmas, the gears up for holiday celebrations, the tion of Center Director at Miami Job our relationship with the employment
Miami Gardens Jaycees and Harvest Jaycees are encouraged to make Corps Center, one of 20 centers man- sector."
Fire Ministries gave away hundreds of sure that people with limited aged by the company. Job Corps is the nation's most
toys to families from homes near the resources still have a chance to "Willie knows how to weave successful federal residential job train-
church on Christmas Eve. experience a wonderful holiday," said Job Corps into the local community," ing program for youth ages 16 through
Miami Gardens Jaycees President said Richard Myers, vice president of 24. Each year, Job Corps provides
Following a celebratory church André Williams. operations for ResCare's Midwestern 62,000 young men and women with an
service led by Rev. Dr. Donald Clarke, and Southern centers. "As a director opportunity to gain the experience they
children chose from a wide array of For the Miami Gardens at other centers, he has a proven need to begin a career and take control
toys for all age groups to help make Jaycees, sharing Christmas joy track record of ensuring staff, trainees of their lives. Job Corps operates 24
their Christmas bright. The giveaway spread to the young and old. Just and operations are part of the sur- hours a day, seven days a week, to
was also cosponsored by Dr. before Christmas the group also rounding communities." offer students from disruptive environ-
Emmanuel Nwadike of PAWA hosted a festive holiday lunch for res- Mr. Brown officially came on ments the stability and support needed
Architects. idents of Robert Sharp Towers. board Dec. 26. His most recent post to positively transform their lives.
was independent living director at Academic and vocational training pro-
MIAMI GARDENS JAYCEES MICRO-BUSINESS INSTITUTE Turner Job Corps in Albany, Ga., grams offer self-paced courses that
PREPARES STUDENTS FOR TAX CAREERS where he started his career in 1988. meet individual needs and provide the
Previously, he served in a variety of skills necessary for graduates to suc-
Several Job Corps students recently responsibility to help the young peo- capacities at Job Corps centers cessfully enter the workforce, continue
completed a six-week course presented ple of Miami Gardens prepare for around the nation, culminating in their education or serve their country in
by The Miami Gardens Jaycees Micro- such endeavors." stints as overall director at centers in the military. Students benefit from com-
Business Institute. The tax course was Arkansas, Kentucky and Alabama. He
The students who completed the six- puter-managed instruction and training
taught by a well-regarded CPA who has a bachelor's degree from
week tax course are Karisa Aska, in more than 100 vocational fields.
continues to work in the field, so he Valdosta State University in Georgia.
Shakimah Berridge, Janice Brooks, ResCare, founded in 1974 and
brought current, real world experience Mr. Brown said, "I'm proud of
Renaude Casseus, Joaska Chacon, based in Louisville, Kentucky, provides
to the classroom. The graduates are having come up through the Job
Sandra Gombos, Charmaine Harris, services in 36 states, Washington,
now equipped to begin tax preparation Corps ranks, starting out as a resi-
Cynthia McThenney and Tavia D.C., Puerto Rico and Canada.
careers throughout the city. dential advisor. I'm excited to be the
Thompson. ResCare's services include residential,
The Miami Gardens Jaycees created new director for Miami, and I want to therapeutic, job training and education-
the Micro-Business Institute in partner- "I am very pleased with this class of continue to improve upon the servic- al supports to people with developmen-
ship with Miami Job Corps in 2005. graduates," said Vladimir Soutier, es we provide to our students and be tal or other disabilities; education and
Through the Institute young people C.P.A. "They all had a natural affinity an even greater asset to our commu- training to young people in the Job
between the ages of 18 and 24 receive for tax preparation and applied them- nity." Corps program; one-stop employment
instruction to prepare for entrepreneur- selves diligently to the work at hand. The Miami Job Corps Center and training services for people experi-
ial careers. The tax course is the third I predict they will all have rewarding (http://miami.jobcorps.gov) in Carol encing barriers to employment; and
one offered by the Institute. careers." City serves 300 students. It is ranked supports to older people in their homes.
15th out of 122 centers across the
"With the growth of technology and Media Contact:Tenaya Tynes country according to effectiveness More information is available at
change in the typical work day, young 786-301-1791 and outcome measures set by the www.rescare.com.
people are finding it more appealing to U.S. Department of Labor (DOL),
pursue non-traditional careers," said The next general meeting will be held which administers the nationwide This Page is Sponsored by
on Thursday, January 18 at 7 p.m. at
Miami Gardens Jaycees President
1300 NW 167th Street and is open to
program. Excel Elder Care, Inc
André Williams. "We wholeheartedly On Jan. 8, the DOL regional
support their desire to explore new all interested persons. For more office shot video at the center to Please support
pathways to success and feel it is our information, call 305-690-9123 x111. introduce Job Corps to prospective our sponsors
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BUSINESS
FINANCE CORNER Life Insurance: Too much or too little?
Most people State Farm. Captive agent's first love have to be a rocket scientist to figure So far our total is $330,000 dollars.
either have too is the company, their second love is out your basic need for life insurance Next, there are basically two ways to
much life insur- their family and then finally, it's you although most so-called experts cover this need, "term insurance" or
ance or they the customer. Now they'll swear on a would like you to believe otherwise. "whole life insurance". Term insurance
have too little. If stack of bibles that this isn't true, but offers coverage for a certain time frame
we lived in a per- use your common sense…who writes Basic needs and whole life offers coverage for the
fect world all their pay checks?...Ok! Most captive The number one reason rest of your life (nobody knows how
you'd have to do agents are on salary and/or commis- most people buy life insurance is, to long this is). A $400,000 dollar term
is ask your near- sion, especially managers, their job is cover expenses. For example, if insurance policy would cost a 40 year
est life insurance to sell products and make money for you're the bread winner in your old female about $266.00 per year for
agent and he/she house, and you have minor children 15 years, if you choose a level term the
Robert the company. The only difference in a
would give you an captive agent and an independent that depend on you and your income cost will not change for the next 15
Henderson Jr. honest answer, to provide for their needs you need
agent is, the independent agents can years; that's plenty of time for your
but unfortunately we don't, we live in a choose to represent many different to purchase life insurance. If you die youngest child to reach age 21. On the
world where honesty isn't easily found. insurance companies who offer com- prematurely before you become other hand if you chose the whole life
Instead we're taught that big fish eat lit- petitive insurance products. Lets look wealthy, your family will not only suf- plan, your cost for the same amount of
tle fish, the strong take from the weak, at it another way, suppose you fer a great lost in your death, but coverage will cost you about $1500.00
and ignorance about money and planned to have a party and you they will suffer financially as well. per year; do the math. Whole life offers
finance will surely cost you. Life insur- hired someone to go out and buy all The first thing that you want to look you some sort of saving that's tied to
ance is truly one of the most powerful of the food items that you needed. If at is shelter. If you own a home and the policy; whole life can be good for
financial vehicles ever invented that you hired someone who worked at the mortgage balance is, $150,000, some, bad for others. Bottom line, do
truly guarantees a stated amount of Publix supermarket, guess where all then you know that you should begin your homework and ask plenty of ques-
money upon death. The problem is, of your food items will come from? with $150,000 dollars in life insur- tions before you sign on the dotted line.
most folks haven't been educated on Publix! Why? Because Publix has ance and build up from there. The
the subject and therefore, don't have a next question to ask yourself, is how Hey!!! Great news, the website
spent many dollars training that per-
clue on what amount to purchase. old is your youngest child. Why? is ready, log onto www.newunder-
son on what great food products they
Because if you dropped dead tomor- groundrailroad.com we're developing
offer customers. On the other hand, if
Insurance agents row, you need to figure out how long some great educational stuff to teach
you hired someone who was an inde-
Most insurance agents are very it will take before your youngest child you about money, business and
pendent food shopper, and didn't
professional and are committed to serv- becomes an adult. If she's 10 years finance. We'll also keep you informed
work for any one particular food
ing the needs of their customers; how- old, you have 11 years to provide about up-coming seminars and new
store, someone who's free to shop at
ever, all agents are not alike. shelter for her rather you're dead or books and videos all geared toward
Wal-Mart, Costco, Winn Dixie etc.
Unfortunately there are a few agents alive; you don't want to give her any financial education. Also join me this
you'd not only have a larger selection
who are more interested in serving excuses for not reaching her full Saturday for a live discussion on WTPS
to choose from, but you probably will
themselves (large commissions) before potential. Next add another $100,000 (The Peoples Station) 1080am starting
save a lot of money too. To make a
serving the needs of their clients. for college cost just in case they at 7am. Next week more on money.
long story short, life insurance sales
Basically there are two kinds of insur- people can make something simple don't get any scholarships. Add Robert Henderson Jr.
ance agents, captive agents and inde- very complicated. Before purchasing another $70-80,000 for property Certified Financial Planner
pendent agents. A captive agent is taxes and homeowners insurance; if
life insurance, first find out what kind Author of The New
someone who works exclusively for a of agent you're talking too, captive or you live in South Florida you never
certain insurance company, example: know when another hurricane will hit.
Underground Railroad
independent. Believe me, you don't
305-825-1444
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INFORMATION
15 NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS FOR 2007
to not ignore a wrong that expands the mind to new possibili- Attributes.....it's a work in
As we contem- needs righting, a crass statement ties. progress, so I welcome your response.
plate the New that needs correction, or an offense to invest a thoughtful minute
Year, it's timely to that demands a just response. We before I speak or act. Regret is often Top Ten Advocacy Attributes
reflect on who we can set a positive example by not preventable. Reversing harm is one
are and where we accepting negativity in others. of life's most vexing challenges.
hope to go in the to honor those who coura- Kindness and connectivity cre-
to be a valuable teammate
12-months ahead. geously sacrifice for us at home and ate access.
and to trust others to do their best.
For many of us, abroad, care for our health, educate Enthusiasm and energy create
Each of us should know what team
2006 was a year us, and perform all manner of healing action.
position we play best, and regularly
of tremendous and helping arts so that our quality of Sensitivity and sensibility cre-
Jack Levine practice our skills.
challenges, life is improved. ate attraction.
to listen to the voices of chil-
changes and awesome responsibilities. to share even if I think I don't Care and concern create
dren and elders. The wisdom of inno-
As an optimist, I have enough. Setting an example by warmth.
cence and experience is both free
believe that the year ahead will open gifting to others in need is one of the Openness and originality create
and priceless.
new doors and present valuable oppor- best lessons for children to observe. opportunity.
to speak truth to power, but
tunities for all of us. to protect and defend people Fairness and frankness create
to be both polite and persistent.
New Years resolutions are who rely on me. Give special atten- justice.
There's a fine line between persist-
about making a commitment to do tion to the needs of others who may Love and levity create respon-
ence and pestilence. Resist aggres-
something different in our lives. Please not know how find their own voice. siveness.
siveness, but advocate with asser-
join with me in contemplating these 15 to preserve natural environ- Courage and commitment cre-
tion.
esolutions......you're ments for their beauty and bounty. ate leadership.
to accept that I don't know
welcome to adopt a few as your own. Natural settings are home to plantlife Voice and vitality create vision.
everything. There are others who
Please offer a few of yours to and species which are too often vic- Persuasion and persistence create
know more about most things, and
me by reply e-mail.....and feel free to tims of our wants, not our needs. power.
together we can form a great brain
share this message with others. to never give up on a person Please keep me in mind for
trust if we meet and blend expertise.
Also presented below is a list of or a cause, despite the challenges keynote addresses, seminar and work-
to pleasantly surprise some-
Top Ten Advocacy Attributes which I faced. Perseverance is an attitude shop facilitation, professional develop-
one every day with an unexpected
drafted for your consideration that personifies leadership, attracts ment activities, and strategic planning
kindness in word and deed. Life's
allies, and creates meaningful events that focus on communications,
subtle gifts of concern and cordiality
15 NEW YEAR'S RESOLU- change. resource development, advocacy and
are cherished.
I'm often asked for my defini- positioning for success.
TIONS FOR 2007 to respect the diversity of
faiths, feelings, and fashions. tion of advocacy. While it can be
summed up as "speaking up for Jack Levine, Founder of
I resolve....to appreciate my Differences are natural and honoring
someone or some cause you believe 4Generations Institute, has been a
family, friends, and colleagues for who each other's beliefs creates mutual
in" I think it's important to define it professional family policy advocate
they are, what they mean to me and admiration.
more broadly as a set of attributes for 28 years. He may be reached at
others, and to gracefully overlook some to exercise artistic expres-
which, in combination, set the stage jack.levine@comcast.net.
things they do (or don't do!). None of sion for its intrinsic value. The vitality
us is perfect and accepting that reality of the physical, instrumental, literary, for effective advocacy. Here's my list
is a good thing. visual or vocal arts fuels the soul and of Top Ten Advocacy
Thank you for supporting our
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Opposing President Bush's Call for a War free bonds used to finance housing Congressman Bill Lehman served
and public works projects, and excise before her," said Meek.
Escalation in Iraq taxes; "But in the final analysis," Meek contin-
" Social Security old age and ued, "while Appropriations is certainly an
Washington, DC - mission; more innocent Iraqis will be survivors' benefits and private retire- important committee, I think it will be
Congressman Kendrick B. Meek issued dragged into sectarian battles pitting ment plans; much more possible on the Ways and
the following statement in opposition to Sunnis against Shias; and more " Medicare and other health care Means Committee to move the signifi-
President Bush's speech calling for a insurgents will flock to Iraq to commit programs; cant amounts of investment that our
war escalation in Iraq. terrorist acts. " Social Services programs like community and our state needs, instead
"Despite the big buildup to his speech, "President Bush seems incapable of Temporary Assistance for Needy of smaller sums for more limited proj-
President Bush's only answer for Iraq is taking good advice. The bipartisan, Families (TANF), Supplemental ects."
just more of the same- to send in more highly regarded Iraq Study Group Security Income (SSI) for the needy Meek's rise to the Ways and
troops. strongly recommended against a aged, blind and disabled Means Committee after only 4 years in
"It is hard to see this escalation of the troop escalation, but President Bush " trade, imports, tariffs and cus- Congress is in contrast to fellow South
war as anything more than a dangerous rejected their advice because he dis- toms; Floridian and Ways and Means
gamble with the nation's security. Our agrees with their conclusions. That " tax exempt foundations and Committee Ranking Republican E. Clay
military personnel and equipment are is not leadership; that's stubborn- charitable trusts; Shaw (R-Ft. Lauderdale). Shaw, who
already dangerously overstretched, and ness. " adoption, foster care, child wel- was defeated for re-election, was select-
the fact that no other nation in the world "Last November, the American peo- fare and child support enforcement; ed to the Ways and Means Committee
is willing to pitch in-even the British are ple delivered a strong message to Meek was widely reported to be after serving seven years in Congress.
pulling their troops out of Iraq-leaves the Republican leadership, calling for angling for a seat on the House The decision by the Democratic
the United States isolated in the world. a change of course in Iraq. It is clear Appropriations Committee. "I careful- Steering and Policy Committee, which
"More of our brave troops will die pur- that President Bush just doesn't get ly considered a seat on the House decides committee assignments, must
suing a failed policy that has no clear it. Appropriations Committee, where my still be ratified by the full House
mother served before me and Democratic Caucus.
Supporting the Increase of the Minimum
Haiti Trade Preferences Pass House
Wage from $5.15 to $7.25 an hour over the next two years.
Washington, DC - After years hand in causing this miserable situation.
of promises and delay, H.R. 6406, a "This bill is significant because
Washington, DC - about helping this nation's working
bill with the potential to create tens of one tenth of Haitian GDP comes from
Congressman Kendrick B. Meek people.
thousands of new jobs in the Haitian garment exports. The average Haitian
released the following statement sup- "The typical American worker earn-
textile industry, has passed the garment worker earns $4 a day, while
porting the increase of the minimum ing $5.15 per hour has been forced
House by a vote of 212 to 184. The 77% of Haitians live on less than $2 a
wage. to bear the brunt of rising costs and
bill now moves to the Senate for con- day. Haitians working in the textile
stagnant wages; since the last mini-
sideration. industry possess the buying power to
In his statement in the Congressional mum wage increase, the cost of
"The Haitian Hemispheric help stimulate the Haitian economy.
Record, Meek said: health insurance, gasoline, food,
Opportunity through Partnership They need to return to work, and that's
"Madam Speaker, I rise today to electricity and education has risen,
Encouragement Act (HOPE) bill is not why I've supported granting Haiti prefer-
express my strong support for H.R. 2, yet wages have remained frozen.
as strong as the one I introduced, but ential trade status for years.
which calls for an increase in the mini- "Minimum wage today in Florida is
finally the Republican-controlled "The HOPE bill has the potential
mum wage to $7.25 per hour. $6.67 per hour. Yet, according to the
Congress has allowed a bill to help to revive this sector of the Haitian econ-
"Thirteen million of our nation's lowest- Department of Labor in 2005,
Haiti come to the House floor," said omy by allowing apparel assembled in
aid workers have not had a pay raise 117,000 Floridians earn at or below
U.S. Rep. Kendrick Meek, who has Haiti using third-country fabrics duty-free
for nearly ten long years. It took the the $5.15 per hour federal minimum
been a strong advocate for economic access to the United States market. It is
intervention of the voters to kick out the wage. Too many Floridians are stuck
aid to Haiti. a scaled down version of The Haiti
Republican do-nothing Congress, which in this poverty trap.
"I have met with Haitian busi- Economy Recovery Opportunity (HERO)
loaded up past minimum wage legisla- "I urge the Senate to move on this
ness leaders, and they told me that bill, H.R. 4211, which I introduced in the
tion with special interest goodies, but with the same speed and urgency
the textile industry in that nation has House in this 109th Congress.
today we are finally getting serious that we have here in the House.
greatly suffered and is close to a "It has taken this Congress far too long
breaking point. The Haitian garment to act, but perhaps, at long last, help for
Meek Chosen as Only Floridian on Powerful industry currently employs 12,000 Haiti is finally on the way.
Congressional Tax Writing Committee people-a tiny proportion of what it Congressman
once was. In Port-au-Prince alone, Kendrick B. Meek represents
Joins Committee Chairman jobs, and making the federal tax code 15 factories have closed in the last the 17th Congressional District
Charles Rangel (D-NY) and Civil fairer so that it helps make working two years. By failing to act,
Rights Legend John Lewis (D-GA)on and middle class families more
of Florida, which includes parts
Congress and the Bush
Key Panel secure." Administration have had a direct of Miami-Dade and Broward
Washington, DC - U.S. Rep. Kendrick Said incoming Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Counties.
B. Meek was chosen to serve as the "Kendrick Meek is a rising leader in
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CHURCH & EVENTS
Daily Word on Diversity
I rejoice in the diversity of expressing different talents and skills.
humanity that is enriching the world. Each inhabitant of earth has great
Looking through the glass of a hospital potential from the Christ within and is
nursery at babies who are only a few a beautiful, unlimited, and holy being.
hours old, we understand that each one
is unique, yet each carries the divine "Thus says the Lord God, who
spark within. gathers the outcasts of Israel, I will
The Christ Presence is within gather others to them besides
every newborn. Each has the divine those already gathered." -Isaiah
Doretha Nickson presenting gift
potential to grow into countless combi- 56:8 Rev. Smith receiving gift from the Speaker Lorna Owens talked about cards to foster kids donated by
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MLK COMMUNITY EVENTS
Personal Reflection In Tribute to
Dr. Marting Luther King Jr. Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
shadow of Abraham Lincoln's statue on
the Washington Mall, but touched the
hearts and minds of a nation to pay
attention and take action.
That speech on that sweltering
August day ignited a charge of energy
that would not be stopped.....not by
gushing fire hoses, snarling dogs,
enraged threats, bombs or snipers' bul-
Jack Levine lets. At the tender age of 35, that elo-
quent preacher from Atlanta set in
In recognition of the Martin motion a flood of individual and collec-
Luther King Day celebration on tive actions which would change how
Monday, Jan. 15th, I hope you will people viewed not only our neighbors,
enjoy this personal reflection, and but ourselves. The impact of that
might choose to share it with oth- leader's courage was felt in that tumul-
ers..... tuous decade of the 1960's, and for
It was late August, 1963. I generations to come.
was 12. I remember my father call- The ideals of Dr. King's mission
In 1950's America, the equality of publicity and break-down of business ing me into his room. The radio was were rooted in his Christian faith; his
man envisioned by the Declaration of forced the white leaders of on, and I heard cheering. It was not operating principles and civil disobedi-
Independence was far from a reality. Birmingham to concede to some anti- a baseball game kind of cheer.....it ence techniques were borrowed from
People of color - blacks, Hispanics, segregation demands. seemed louder and longer. It was a Gandhi. But no matter what our faith,
Orientals - were discriminated against in Thrust into the national spot- sustained roar. race, ethnicity, gender or age, the hero-
many ways, both overt and covert. The light in Birmingham, where he was My dad, aged 72 and blind, ic vision of Dr. King is a beacon for us
1950's were a turbulent time in America, arrested and jailed, King organized a pointed in the direction of the radio all.
when racial barriers began to come down massive march on Washington, DC, with one hand and put his other In the eleven-year period
due to Supreme Court decisions, like on August 28, 1963. On the steps of index finger to his lips....he was between 1957 and 1968, King traveled
Brown v. Board of Education; and due to an the Lincoln Memorial, he evoked the telling me to be quite....and to listen. over six million miles and spoke over
increase in the activism of blacks, fighting name of Lincoln in his "I Have a Next I heard the voice. A twenty-five hundred times, appearing
for equal rights. Dream" speech, which is credited combination of speech and singing. wherever there was injustice to be
Martin Luther King, Jr., a Baptist with mobilizing supporters of deseg- The cadence was like none I ever protested, and action to be taken.
minister, was a driving force in the push for regation and prompted the 1964 Civil heard. The word music rose and fell, Martin Luther King, Jr., was the
racial equality in the 1950's and the 1960's. Rights Act. The next year, King was the power was like a ave....swelling youngest man to have received the
In 1963, King and his staff focused on awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. and then resting, soon to rise again. Nobel Peace Prize. Though his life was
Birmingham, Alabama. They marched and My father's blind eyes were cut short at age 39 by an assassin's
You can go online to
protested non-violently, raising the ire of shining in the window light. He was bullet in April, 1968, his legacy lives in
read Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
local officials who sicced water cannon and tearful, his lips pursed, his head anyone who chooses to question those
" I Have A Dream Speech" at gently nodding in agreement. who would hold us captive to old ideas
police dogs on the marchers, whose ranks www.usconstitution.net
included teenagers and children. The bad Seeing him so moved gave me the and discriminatory policies.
sense that history was being made. Has all that Dr. King envisioned
There in that sun-bathed come to pass? Not yet. Has his legacy
room, I heard the sound of that brought forth a tremendous surge of
voice, and felt the power of its per- change in attitude, law, and economic
suasion. I never saw my father so opportunity?
attentive. All of his energy focused Yes. But there's so much still to
on listening to the words. He slowly be accomplished. Justice is not
nodded to their cadence. static...it's active, and must be actively
"I have a dream that one asserted and strictly guarded every day.
day my four little children will live in I Have a Dream speech, visit
a nation where they will not be http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speec
judged by the color of their skin, but hes/mlkihaveadream.htm
by the content of their character." Jack Levine, Founder
The Rev. Martin Luther 4Generations Institute
King, Jr.'s I Have a Dream speech 850/567-5252 (mobile/voicemail)
commanded the attention of not only jack.levine@comcast.net (e-mail)
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MLK COMMUNITY EVENTS
CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS CELEBRATES
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. WITH “UNITY IN THE COMMUNITY”
Councilmember Councilmember
Chairwoman Sharon Pritchett Barbara Watson
Shamele Jenkins
ELEMENTARY DIVISON MIDDLE DIVISION ADULT DIVISION
First Place: Marica Daniels First Place: Jarron McKinney First Place: Lorenzo Palmer
Second Place: Cedrell Mitchell Second Place: Alexis Gantt Second Place: Lovean Dorsey-Clarke
Third Placea; Mikayra Johnson Third Place: Wayne Meikle Third Place: Jatisha Monique
Fourth Place: Jovaughn Charlton Fourth Place: Courtney St. Macary Fourth Place: Ida Jone
The City of Miami Gardens The competitors were youth divisions did an excellent job. multicultural community event
kicked off their Dr. Martin Luther King representing the schools in Miami Winning speeches will be included live entertainment, free inter-
Jr. Celebration "Unity in the Gardens along with an adult division listed in the upcoming issue of the active games and children's rides, free
Community" with their 2nd Annual MLK for those in Miami Gardens or those Miami Gardens Observer. arts and crafts, face painting, clowns
Oratorical Contest, chaired by attending an educational institution On Monday, January 15, and a number of team oriented activi-
Shamele Jenkins. The event was held within Miami Gardens. 2007 the City hosted its 3rd Annual ties and sports. Food and arts & crafts
on Saturday, January 13, 2006 at The event was well attended MLK Festival at Carol City Park from vendors were on site. The activities
3:00p in the City Hall Chambers. and the competitors in all of the 1:00pm - 6:00pm. This FREE ended with a candlelight vigil.
CITY OF LAUDERHILL Site).
The winners
3RD ANNUAL CIVIL RIGHTS SPELLING BEE were honored during
The City of Lauderhill and The The top winners from the the 7th Annual MLK
MLK Taskforce presented its 3rd spelling bee were 3rd grade partici- Celebration in which
Annual Civil Rights Spelling Bee on pant Crystal Codlin, from KCC Martin Luther King III
Wednesday January 10, 2007 at (Sadkin Center Site), 5th grade par- was the guest speaker.
Lauderhill City Hall Commission ticipant Ashley Murray from Boys & Christine Thompson,
Chambers. A total of 30 children from Girls Club, and at the end of the 4th Youth Recreation
Lauderhill Boys & Girls Club, YMCA grade rounds there was still 2 partici- Programmer was the
Lauderdale Lakes/Lauderhill of pants still standing so the judges spelling bee coordina-
Broward County, Larkdale Elementary declared two winners they were tor. Closing remarks
School, and Lauderhill Kids Corner Estillina Cinord and Jonathan were given by Irvin A.
Christine Thompson with the
Club (KCC). Cunningham KCC (West Ken Lark Kiffin, PALS Director.
Spelling Bee winners
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BROWARD COMMUNITY EVENTS
City of Lauderhill Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Seventh Annual Celebration January 29, 2007
Martin Luther King III receive an award present by Presentation to Martin Luther King III
Deputy Vice Mayor Margaret Bates from Comm. Ilene Lieberman
Martin Luther King III with Mayor
Richard Kaplin & wife Martin Luther King III and Vice Mayor Dale Holness with family
Allen Jackson members
Irin Kiffin
Martin Luther King III with Comm. Howard Berger Tracy Cloyd Director of Parks and Martin Luther King III and Norman
Charles Faranda City Manager and Guest HOT 105 Radio Leisure Services Edwards (Norman’s Photoland)
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Two black coaches make the Super Bowl BILLY JOEL TO PERFORM
NATIONAL ANTHEM
Grammy Legend Award (1991), induct-
ed into the Songwriters Hall of Fame
(1992) and the Rock & Roll Hall of
Fame (1999).
Joel's other Super Bowl per-
formance was also in South Florida,
prior to Super Bowl XXIII in 1989.
Super Bowl XL was watched by
more than 141 million viewers in the
U.S. last year. It is annually the
nation's highest-rated TV program and
the most-watched single-day sporting
Grammy-Award winning per- event. The game will be broadcast to a
former BILLY JOEL will sing the potential worldwide audience of 1 billion
National Anthem during the SUPER in more than 230 countries and territo-
Lovie Smith and Tony Dungy will make his- BOWL XLI PREGAME SHOW on ries.
tory in Super Bowl XLI CBS at Dolphin Stadium in South Joel is among many great per-
Florida on Sunday, February 4, the formers who have been honored with
It took 41 years for a black now two of the most decent, deserv- singing the Super Bowl National
NFL announced today. Joel
head coach to make it all the way to ing men have pushed the NFL for- Anthem including: Diana Ross, Neil
becomes the first performer to sing
the Super Bowl. ward. Diamond, Whitney Houston, Harry
the National Anthem twice in the
Lovie Smith did it Jan. 21 on a And that is a very good thing. Connick, Jr., Garth Brooks, Natalie
Super Bowl.
snowy afternoon in Chicago. Four "It means a lot," Dungy said after his Cole, Vanessa Williams, Luther
Joel, who has won six
hours later, his good pal and mentor Indianapolis Colts beat New England Vandross, Jewel, Cher, Faith Hill, the
Grammys and been nominated for 23
Tony Dungy joined him. Not one, but 38-34 in the AFC title game. "I'm very Backstreet Boys, Mariah Carey, Dixie
total, is one of the world's most- pop-
two black coaches meeting in the proud of being an African-American. Chicks, Beyoncé Knowles and many
ular recording artists. His extensive
nation's biggest sporting spectacle. I'm very proud of Lovie." more.
list of accomplishments includes sell-
It's historic. And it's about time. And Smith equally so of Dungy. Information provided by the
ing more than 100 million records, 33
Change has come appallingly slow. But (Story continues on page 14) Top 40 hits. He was awarded the Super Bowl Host XLI Committee.
SUPER BOWL XLI PLAYBOOK FOR CIRQUE DU SOLEIL TO PERFORM
SMALL BUSINESS IN SUPERBOWL XLI PREGAME SHOW
Beach Counties during December
and January.
Members of the coalition
group have taken turns hosting the
workshops and providing curriculum,
speakers, staff and volunteers at
each program.
The first three workshops
focused on developing a successful CIRQUE DU SOLEIL Remero Britto Louie Vega
sales pitch, maximizing your busi- ganza of music, dance, gymnastics and
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL and
nesses return from certification pro- circus arts linked by a multi-colored
Miami-based artist ROMERO BRIT-
grams, and implementing strategic football theme. The Cirque du Soleil
TO will team to celebrate South
growth plans small businesses. performers will be a living, breathing
Florida and football in an unprece-
The fourth workshop, "The canvas for Britto, whose signature pop-
dented performance in the Super
Draft," will focus on best human art has come to define the color and
Bowl XLI pregame show on CBS at
resources practices for your busi- vibrancy of South Florida.
Dolphin Stadium in South Florida on
ness. Grammy® Award Winner
Sunday, February 4, the NFL
The fifth workshop, "The LOUIE VEGA will supply an original
EIGHT WORKSHOPS FOR MINORITY announced.
Game Plan," will inform participants musical score and will perform with his
AND WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS The Super Bowl is annually
on the right way to start a business. Elements of Life Orchestra featuring
The NFL has partnered with the nation's highest-rated TV pro-
The sixth, "The Play Maker," vocalist Anane while the Cirque du
Sprint to deliver a series of business gram. More than 141 million viewers
will focus on how to finance your Soleil performance comes to life.
development workshops specifically watched last year's game in the U.S.
business. The Cirque du Soleil team will include
designed to educate, engage and Super Bowl XLI will be broadcast to a
The seventh and final work- Fernand Rainville, Director of Creation,
empower the owners of South Florida's potential worldwide audience of 1 bil-
shop of this series, "Giving Small Patricia Ruel, Creator of Costumes and
booming minority- and women-owned lion in more than 230 countries and
Business that Power to Make Just Accessories, Geneviève Dorion-Coupal,
small business community. territories.
About Any Place a Workplace," will Choreographer and Daniel Cola,
These educational and net- Inspired by Brazilian street
focus on the latest trends in work- Acrobatic Coach.(Story cont: page 14)
working opportunities offer local busi- theater, 60 professional performers
force mobility, , tools to empower
ness owners free professional develop- and hundreds of other participants
employees - Thank you for supporting the
ment forums and are being held will participate in the pregame show
(Story continues on page 15) which will be a high-energy extrava- Miami Gardens Observer
throughout Dade, Broward and Palm
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SUPER BOWL XLI
PEPSI SMASH SUPER BOWL Two black coaches make the Super Bowl
CONCERT SERIES CONTINUE FROM PAGE 13 blessed to be in that position.
"We have to play someone "I'll feel even better to be the first
Dolphin Stadium in the NFL and, in my perfect world, I would like black coach to hold up the world
Experience Built By The Home to see the Colts be that team," Smith championship trophy."
Depot. The concerts are open to the said after his Chicago Bears pum- If he doesn't, at least he'll have the
public with doors opening at 7 p.m. meled the New Orleans Saints 39-14. consolation of knowing Dungy will.
Tickets are now on sale. "Tony Dungy has done an awful lot Whether he wanted to be or not,
West, Legend and Fergie will for our game," Smith said. "He hasn't Dungy has long been the standard
open the series 8 p.m., Thursday, had a chance to coach in the Super bearer for minority coaches. He was
KANYE WEST Feb. 1. Tony-award winning actor Bowl. I would love to see it." just 25 when he became the NFL's
and star of ABC's "Daybreak" TAYE Now he will. youngest assistant, taking a job on
DIGGS will host the VH1 Pepsi It wasn't all that long ago that the Chuck Noll's Pittsburgh staff. Three
Smash Super Bowl Bash show. The NFL's best jobs were off-limits to years later, he was the defensive coor-
show will be taped for airing on VH1 blacks. Never mind that three-quar- dinator and the odds-on favorite to
on Saturday, Feb. 3 at 10 p.m. ters of the league's rosters were filled advance.
The series continues 8 p.m. with black players. Or that there were Oh, he got plenty of interviews. But
Friday, Feb. 2 with the Pepsi Smash qualified black assistants. When the somebody else -- somebody white --
JOHN LEGEND Super Bowl Fiesta featuring three of time came to hire a new coach, they always got the job.
the most popular Latino artists in the were passed over, time and again. Smith's odyssey was equally bumpy:
country- Don Omar, Ivy Queen and Meanwhile, white coaches who had Tulsa, Wisconsin, Ohio State, Tampa
KANYE WEST, JOHN LEGEND, Aventura. The concert, which will be done little to distinguish themselves Bay, St. Louis. Those were only a few
FERGIE, DON OMAR, IVY hosted by Jessi Losada and Leti in their previous jobs got additional of the stops he made in his 20-year
QUEEN & AVENTURA TO Coo, will be taped for airing on chances. It was the old boys' network journey to become a head coach.
PERFORM TELEMUNDO on Saturday, Feb. 3 at at its worst. Did both deserve shots before they
TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE; VH1 4 p.m. There's been some progress over the were hired, Dungy by Tampa Bay in
AND TELEMUNDO TO AIR SPECIALS Tickets for both concerts are last two decades. It's been far slower 1996 and Smith by Chicago in
The musical and award-winning on sale now at ww.Ticketmaster.com than it should have been, and it took January 2004? Certainly. But instead
talents of KANYE WEST, JOHN LEG- or by calling (866) TIX-4NFL (849- an active hand by former commis- of whining about life being unfair, they
END, FERGIE, DON OMAR, IVY 4635). The price of the concert tick- sioner Paul Tagliabue to pull it along. have done their part to make sure
QUEEN and AVENTURA will be show- et also includes admission to The Art Shell and Dennis Green paved those who come after them will have
cased in the NFL PEPSI SMASH NFL Experience, the league's pro the way in the modern era, and an easier path.
SUPER BOWL CONCERT SERIES football interactive theme park. Dungy took it a step further. Low key "When you have an opportunity like
slated for Thursday, Feb. 1 and Friday, The NFL Experience Built and humble, he would never be the this, of course you want to take
Feb. 2 in South Florida. Current and By The Home Depot is open from 3 type to grandstand and bluster about advantage of it," Bears running back
former NFL players also will be on p.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 1 injustice. But he was honest about Thomas Jones said. "Any time you're
hand. and Friday, Feb. 2. Information pro- the league's inequalities, and knew the first person to do anything, regard-
The series, which includes two vided by Charesse Chester & that his success would go a long way less of your race or anything like that,
concerts, will take place at the Pepsi Associates, Inc. in opening doors for others. it's special."
Smash Concert Arena located next to One of those would be Smith, Smith and Dungy know the responsi-
A Public Relations Firm
Dungy's protege in Tampa Bay. He, bility they carry. Unlike baseball or
too, led by example. basketball, it is still news when a team
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL TO PERFORM When the Bears and Colts take the hires a black coach in the NFL. Even
field in Miami on Feb. 4, men of color bigger news when a black man is
IN SUPERBOWL XLI PREGAME SHOW who dream of being in the center on hired to run the front office.
the grandest stages will see that the With every big victory, they remove
Productions will serve as executive door has been blown wide open. Men another thorn of prejudice.
producer and director, while White of color who have been held back, "I'm happy for both coaches," Colts
Cherry Entertainment, led by Ricky told in words or deeds that they defensive end Dwight Freeney said. "I
Kirshner and Glenn Weiss, will serve weren't good enough, will have not hope we get to the point we don't
as executive producers. The NFL one, but two role models as they fight have to hear about it."
has worked the past three years with for equal footing. The day when a coach's skin is no
both Don Mischer Productions and "Being the first black coach to lead longer an issue isn't here yet. But by
White Cherry Entertainment on this team, of course our players knew making history together, Smith and
Opening Kickoff and Super Bowl about it and they wanted to help us Dungy have brought it a little closer.
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL make history," Smith said. "So I feel NFL.com wire reports
shows.
CONTINUE FROM PAGE 13 David Saltz of Red Eye Flight
Don Mischer Productions and Productions will also serve as pro-
White Cherry Entertainment will pro- ducer of the pre-game show. Saltz SERVING
duce the Super Bowl XLI pregame has worked with Cirque on their THE
show as part of their season-long mar- Beatles inspired LOVE production SOUTH
quee entertainment agreement with the and has brought them together with FLORIDA
NFL. The two companies produced the Britto for this original Super Bowl per-
COMMUNITY
NFL Opening Kickoff 2006 special from formance. Saltz has worked with the
Pittsburgh and the Thanksgiving special NFL on Opening Kickoff and Super FROM
from Kansas City on NFL Network. In Bowl Halftime the past three years. SOUTH MIAMI
addition to the pregame show, they also I TO
will produce the Pepsi Super Bowl XLI NFORMATION PROVIDE BY THE PALM BEACH
Halftime Show. Don Mischer SUPER BOWL HOST COMMITTEE.
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SUPER BOWL XLI EVENTS
CEDRIC THE ENTERTAINER TO CO-HOST 2007 SUPER BOWL
GOSPEL CELEBRATION
Cedric The Entertainer Yolanda Adams Fred Hammond Hezekiah Walker
Yolanda Adams, Fred Melanie Few, the event's (Packers), Michael Lehan (Dolphins), junction with Super Bowl XXXVII week-
Hammond, Hezekiah Walker founder and executive producer, Derrick Mason (Ravens), Bryant end. Over the course of his entertain-
made the announcement. McKinnie (Vikings), Shawne ment career, Bowser has held execu-
Among Gospel Icons Teaming Additionally, Few announced that tive positions with Fox Broadcasting
Merriman (Chargers), Jeffery Posey
With NFL's Elite For All-Star Kyle Bowser, veteran producer of tel- (Redskins), Antwaan Randle El Company, HBO Independent
Concert Sanctioned For Super evision and live events will serve as (Redskins), Will Smith (Saints), Productions, NFL Films and
Bowl XLI Weekend In Miami an Executive Producer of this year's Donnie Spragan (Dolphins), Max Philadelphia's MLK Arena.
event. Plans for unveiling a new look Starks (Steelers) and Troy Vincent Few commented: "Kyle is an exception-
for the concert, which maintains its (Redskins). al producer and we are poised to
Kyle Bowser Announced As distinguished tradition as the first and seamlessly enhance the production
"Since the event was
Executive Producer Of 8TH only Gospel music event sanctioned launched in 1999, the show has value of the show by leveraging his tal-
Annual Gospel Event for Super Bowl weekend by the experienced steady growth year-to- ent, drive and leadership."
National Football League (NFL) were year through the support of the NFL, "I am honored to join Melanie and the
Atlanta-based entertainment also announced. Miami's James L. the entertainment community, nation- team in continuing the concert's legacy
Knight Center will be the new home al faith based organizations and our as the premiere Super Bowl weekend
production company, Results, Inc. today
of the show, which is scheduled for corporate partners," said Few. "Our attraction where the players and fans
announced the confirmation of comedi-
Friday, February 2, 2007 at 8:00 p.m. production team is excited to further can gather for an inspirational evening
an Cedric The Entertainer as co-host of
and features performances from that growth with the high caliber marked by the rich culture of Gospel
the 8th Annual Super Bowl Gospel
Grammy award-winning artists Gospel artists, NFL players and Music," said Bowser.
including Yolanda Adams, Fred Cedric The Entertainer, one of the The 8th Annual Super Bowl
Hammond and Hezekiah Walker. original kings of comedy as the driv- Gospel Celebration is sponsored in part
Presented by Sam's Club, ing force behind the memorable by Greater Fort Lauderdale. Media
the inspirational evening celebrates moments being planned for this partners include Ebony Magazine and
the best of the human spirit and was year's show." Sheridan Gospel Network. The Dr.
ranked by USA Today in 2006 as one 8th Annual Super Bowl Gospel Bobby Jones Gospel Complex for
of the top 3 "must see" events. Celebration - 2 Education, Heritage and Presentation is
Additional artists confirmed to date In his capacity as Executive the benefiting charity. For more infor-
include J Moss, Tye Tribbett and Jaci Producer of the 8th Annual Super mation on the 8th Annual Super Bowl
Velasquez. Among the NFL players Bowl Gospel Celebration, Bowser Gospel Celebration visit www.super-
scheduled for special guest appear- brings expertise garnered via a bowlgospelcelebration.com.
ances are: Mike Adams (49ers), career that has spanned two
Shawn Barber (Eagles), Anquan decades. Bowser has produced an INFORMATION PROVIDED BY
Boldin (Cardinals), Andre Davis impressive roster of television fea- Diane Powell-Larche'
(Buffalo Bills), Derrick Dockery tures and specials such as the
(Redskins), Jamin Elliott (Falcons),
NFL Super Bowl Gospel
Lifetime original movie, "For One
Melanie Few Demetric Evans (Redskins), Tommie Night" and the "E! Super Bowl Publicist
Harris (Bears), William Henderson Special," which was produced in con- Larche' Communications
Celebration. Results, Inc. president,
SUPER BOWL XLI PLAYBOOK FOR THE JOURNEY: A TRIBUTE TO
SMALL BUSINESS CONT: BLACK HISTORY MONTH
In honor of Black History cation of the African drum, through the
( for Small Business" is part of the Month, which is celebrated nation- early days of jazz, blues and Motown,
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13) NFL's 8th Annual Small and wide each February, the NFL has The Journey will follow the
to be more productive while out Emerging Business Program, which partnered with Miami-Dade Park & rhythms of soul into the hip hop sounds
of the office, and key strategies on was developed to promote Super Recreation's Division of Arts and of today. The Journey is on
managing remote employees, assets, Bowl-related business opportunities Culture to host "The Journey," a 90- Wednesday, January 31 at 8:00 p.m. at
and information. The event, presented to small, minority-, and woman- minute performance of song and the Miami Dade County Auditorium.
by Sprint, will be hosted by City of owned businesses. dance designed to celebrate the
Miami Gardens and North Dade African-American experience THE MIAMI GARDENS
Regional Chamber of Commerce and THIS SMALL BUSINESS WORK-
SHOP SERIES IS SPONSORED and its cultural traditions. The show OBSERVER IS PROUD
held on Tuesday, January 30 from is a celebration of the art, dance and
Noon to 1:30p.m. BY SPRINT, TO SUPPORT
THE SUPER BOWL & CELSIUS music of African-Americans through-
The "Super Bowl XLI Playbook out history. From the tribal communi- SUPER BOWL XLI
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade
and Festivities at 54th Street
The Three Kings Day
Parade
"The Story of Little Haiti
Pioneers" Book Launch
Miami-Dade County
Mayor Carlos Alvarez participates in the Miami-Dade County Mayor
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade and Carlos Alvarez participates in the
Three Kings Day Parade, on January Pictured from left to right: Pictured from left to right:
Festivities, on January 15, 2007, at NW Michael Spring, Director, Miami-Dade
14, 2007, in Little Havana. Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos
10th Avenue and NW 54th Street, in County Cultural Affairs Department;
The Three Kings Day Parade Alvarez presents a proclamation to
Miami. Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos
has been a traditional event for more Haitian pioneer Ginette Eugene of
For 30 years, the Dr. Martin Alvarez; David C. Brown, Author, "The
than 30 years, bringing happiness Good Samaritan for a Better Life.
Luther King, Jr. Parade and Festivities Story of Little Haiti - Featuring its
Committee, Inc. has coordinated the and enjoyment to thousands of chil- Pioneers" or to obtain a copy of the
dren and families. In 1999, a festival Pioneers"; Roland Jean-Louis, Haitian
Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. book, please call (305) 416-6868.
was added to the parade creating Pioneer; and Nadia Pierre, Mayor's
Parade and Festivities, which includes Good Samaritan for a Better
what is now known as The Three Aide, Miami-Dade County.
bands, floats and activities. Life is a non-profit organization under
Kings Parade Day and Festival. The Miami-Dade County Mayor the umbrella of Youth South Florida,
event was created to keep the tradi- Carlos Alvarez participates in "The Inc., which was founded by twin sisters
5000 Role Models tion alive for Hispanic children who Story of Little Haiti - Featuring its Gina and Ginette Eugene with a goal of
live in South Florida. The Parade Pioneers" book launch, on January 5, maintaining contact with those in need
of Excellence and Festival is Univision Radio's gift 2007, at the Stephen P. Clark Center, from Port-au-Prince, Port-de-Paix,
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to the South Florida community dur- in Miami. Milot, Grande Riviere du Nord, Cap
ing the holiday season. It has Written by David C. Brown Haitian and Peti-Goave in Haiti.
Unity Scholarship and illustrated by Willer Fils Amie,
become one of the top five Hispanic Through their efforts, Gina and
Breakfast events in the country with attendance "The Story of Little Haiti - Featuring its Ginette have been instrumental in
to the event exceeding 500,000. Pioneers" documents the history of changing the lives of many children
Little Haiti and Miami's Haitian from their native home of Haiti, who
Certificates Community, and includes sketches of lacked the quality of care they
of appreciation some of the founding fathers and trail- deserved.
blazers in the Haitian community. (Photos by Benjamin Thacker)
The event also included a display of
artwork by Alexandra Barbot featuring OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
historical and folkloric scenes in Little Stephen P. Clark Center
Haiti. 111 NW 1st Street, Miami, FL 33128
For more information about (305) 375-5071
"The Story of Little Haiti - Featuring its
Miami-Dade County Mayor
Carlos Alvarez participates in the 5000
Thank you for supporting our
Role Models of Excellence Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr. Unity Scholarship
Sponsors and Advertisers
Breakfast, on January 15, 2007, at
Parrott Jungle Island, in Miami.
The 5000 Role Models for
Excellence Project is a dropout preven-
tion intervention program for minority
young boys "at-risk" of dropping out of
school and/or choosing a life of crime.
The program serves 82
schools, which includes 16 elementary,
34 middle and 32 senior high Miami-
Dade County Public Schools. The
majority of students enter the program Miami-Dade County Mayor
in middle school and continue activities Carlos Alvarez and Commissioner
throughout their high school and post- Jose "Pepe" Diaz present certificates
secondary education years. Primarily, of appreciation to Raul Estrada and
the program serves children who are Luis Quintero of the Tamiami Youth
being reared without the benefit of a Association celebrating the league's
father or a positive male role model. 50th anniversary, on January 13,
(Photos by Rick Garcia) 2007, at Tamiami Park.
(Photos by Rick Garcia)
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FAMILY PAGE
Parent Corner
A Message from Susan J. Cole Friends of the the legislative process. Legislators lis- School & Community
your President Science Fair Chairperson ten to their constituents. By exercising Happenings…
Bulling Prevention our collected PTA voice we have the Calendar of Events 2007
Dear PTA Leaders, Does anyone know of any grass roots power and enthusiasm to
PTA/PTSA activities related to bully- push the Florida PTA agenda through.
Miami-Dade County is scheduled for JANUARY
This eNewsletter is full of ing prevention? Any successful
March 26th. If you have not already 23 Region I Teacher of the Year
important and informative information efforts underway in any particular
done so, it's time to start budgeting Breakfast Celebration-Rusty Pelican
for PTAs, parents, and students. schools? Just let us know at Bullying
and making your plans for the 24 General Meeting #3:
Please take the time to read about the Prevention.
Legislative Conference in Reflections Celebration at Coral Reef
Legislative Conference. If you are not Miami Family Magazine would like to
Tallahassee. There will be trans- Sr. High - 7 PM
sure if your attendance will make a dif- hear about them. Parents and PTA's
portation available via buses through 26 Region III Teacher of the Year
ference, let me tell you that YES it will! have a critical role to play in making
Dade County Council PTA/PTSA. Breakfast Celebration-Location TBD
There is no better time or place to dis- schools safe. It is our insistence on
The buses will depart Miami on the 27 Super Tax Day, Stephen P.
play the power of one voice for every seeing programs and results that will
25th and return on the 27th. Other Clark Gov. Center, 111 NW First Street,
child than Tallahassee during get the job done. Kathy and Diane,
details and costs will be made avail- 10:00-4:00pm
Legislative Session. I encourage you Co-Chairs, Community Task Force
able soon! 30 District Teacher of the Year
to contact our Legislative Chair, Marilyn for Bullying Prevention
Please notify Marilyn Spiegel, DCC Event - Sheraton Mart
Spiegel with questions or concerns. Her -P.S. Who would like to host
email address is in the Legislative or co-host our next meeting? Legislative Chair if you are planning FEBRUARY
News section of the eNewsletter. According to a 2002 article in the on attending (especially if your group 19 No School - All President's Day
We are also currently getting American School Board Journal, includes students). TBD DCC PTA/PTSA Founders Day
ready for our General security measures help but do not Click on LEGISLATIVE CONFER- Event
Meeting/Reflections Ceremony on the solve the problem of violence in ENCE or REGISTRATION FORMS MARCH
24th at Coral Reef Sr. If you have schools. People who are determined for details. 3 DCC PTA/PTSA 2nd Annual
never attended our Reflections meet- to hurt others will find a way to get College Fair Committee Walk-A-Thon - Keep the date open!
ing, you have missed one of the best around the measures. The research Members and M-DCPS 16 No School - Teacher Planning
opportunities to see and experience the has also shown that no-tolerance Colleagues: Day
wonderfully artistic talents our students policies do not work; in fact, some of 26 Florida PTA Region 7
2007 College Fair being
have to offer. these attempts at security can lead to Legislative Week in Tallahassee, FL
held on Sunday, February 18. For
Please send in your member- more violence. According to the 30 No School - Teacher Planning
more information contact.
ship dues and council dues and keep Journal article, expulsion for any Day
Jerry Morgan
your PTA/PTSAs in good standing! hints of violent behavior can lead to
Office of Intergovernmental Affairs,
Very warm regards, more incidents of juvenile delinquen- *Dates and times subject to change.
Grants, Marketing, and Community
cy.
Services
Ivelisse Castro What schools need to do is
305-995-2326
DCC PTA/PTSA educate children about bullying and
President its link to violence. Parents are also a INFORMATION WAS PROVIDE BY DCC PTA E-NEWELETTER
big part of solving the problem of
school shootings. If they would pay
PTA/PTSA attention and see that their teenagers
are angry and alienated and help
NEWS & INFORMATION them, some shootings might never
Friends of the Science Fair happen.
The South Florida Regional From the Huntsville Times, Alabama:
Science and Engineering Fair (for
grades 6 through 12) is fast approach- Local PTA/PTSA
ing. This year, the big event will be
held at Southland Mall, beginning
Unit Super Star
January 29th. Dade County Council Does your PTA/PTSA have a
PTA/PTSA has established the not-for- Health and/or Safety Chair? Has
profit group, Friends of the Science your PTA/PTSA held a Health/Safety
Fair, which provides financial and vol- Program or Event? If so we want to
unteer support for the fair. hear from you! Please e-mail us with
Volunteers needed for January how you benefited your students,
29-30 at Southland Mall. We need vol- families, school, and/or community
unteers for T-shirt sales and picture with your program/event. Please
orders, picture taking, and judging. email us at Local PTA/PTSA Unit
Please contact Susan Cole Susan J. Super Star or fax us at 305-259-
Cole to sign up today! 5084.
Our biggest fundraiser is the If your PTA/PTSA held a suc-
sale of science fair display boards to cessful program or special event and
the schools, which can then be fur- you want to highlight your PTA/PTSA
nished to the students at a sizeable on our e-Newsletter please forward
discount over the office supply store the information and contact person to
price. All profits go directly to support cscafidi@bellsouth.net
the science fair and the student partici- Florida PTA 2007 Legislative
pants. Conference - March 26th
For helpful science fair informa- Your PTA voice and presence
tion, including interesting project tips is needed in Tallahassee. The most
and useful links, or to order display important thing to a legislator is YOU!
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HEROS IN OUR SOUTH FLORIDA COMMUNITY
celebrates and honors Florida cities,
appointed and elected officials, city Community Honor's Doc for
employees, and their citizens. It is a
gathering of accomplished, wonderful
people who have made extraordinary
Being A Humanitarian
contributions. walk of faith and service, talks the talk
As Deputy Vice Mayor for the of total health and wellness for life.
City of Lauderhill, Margaret Bates is
most recognized for the leading the On November 2006 an event was
community and peers by example. spearheaded by Peggy Ann Carter,
She has served on the City's Pastor of Faith, Prayer and Praise
Commission since 1998, but made a Cathedral, in coordination with
tremendous impact with Lauderhill's Mandell's wife Missy, his mother Sandi
various Martin Luther King activities Linder and the Mandell staff. The love
prior to this appointment. She shows of those Dr. Mandell has served both in
initiative, strength, integrity, and heart his Profession and outside can be
with each and every assignment she summed up in many words but most
contributes. reserved them and shared them on his
Deputy Vice Mayor Margaret special night.
Bates started the Martin
Bates Luther King, Jr. Taskforce of
The City of Lauderhill Lauderhill and also implemented the "Patients First," a sign displayed in Dr.
Annual Martin Luther King Spelling Mandell's office was what caught
Congratulations to our Deputy
Bee. She contributes to the Marjorie Anderson's eye 12 years ago
Vice Mayor Margaret Bates who was
Lauderhill Women's Club and serves and has been the dessert which has
recently awarded Council Member of Dr. Mandell
as Chair of the Advisory Board for kept her coming back.
the Year in the 2006 Florida Cities of
Excellence Banquet. This 3rd Annual the Boys and Girls Club. Thank you I n time when the doctor-patient rela-
Margaret Bates for your exhausting Dr. Mandell, a graduate of Life
Gala took place at the Hyatt Regency tionship is thought by many to be
achievements and congratulations on Chiropractic in Georgia, holds many
International Airport Hotel in Orlando on devoid of good bedside manner, with
this tremendous honor! degrees, including a Master of Science
November 17, 2006. This exciting affair faint grunts during an examination,
and has dedicated his life to serving
and what seems like little interest or
people beyond just his doctor- patient
concern beyond the office or hospital
role as a regular on WAVS radio, pro-
visit, shines one, Dr. Alan Mandell,
moting health and wellness through the
not only a doctor by Profession but a
airwaves. His passion to reach people
humanitarian.
inspired the creation of a brand of
health messages via his CD's. His
Dr. Mandell has not only served as a
desire is to deliver information into the
Chiropractor in his community for
hands of people to motivate a body,
over 20 years, but the proud sponsor
mind and spirit transformation. His lat-
and supporter of many, many events
est: "Together We Can Move
and activities within the community,
Mountains" is scheduled to be launched
such as little league baseball teams,
over the coming weeks.
local church events, the Cricket
Society, health fairs and concerts.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Honoring a great doctor for his out-
MRS. DARBY standing service was the theme of the
One of Mandell's many mottoes: "You
WISHES FROM LEONA, November even at Monument of Faith
Can't Live Until You Give," speaks
THE JAMAICAN FOLK Ministries, 1956 N.W. 183rd Street,
volumes to how he has chosen to live
REVUE AND ALL YOUR Miami Gardens, Florida. The event
before his peers, as well as his staff
Norma Darby LOVE ONES (JAN 29) drew several hundred well wishers,
and patients. A man who walks the
family and friends.
Norma Darby is a well-known Overseas" award, the "Culture
Folklorist and one of the leading author-
ities on Jamaican folk history, music
Keeper" and "Unsung Heroes"
awards from Broward County and
MRS NORMA DARBY (CONT)
and dance in South Florida. She stud- was recognized by the Pan-African The Jamaican Folk Revue, Norma Darby's endeavors over the past
ied Music Education and Choral Community, as an Honorary Griot, - formed a committee with there only three decades, perpetuating the aware-
Conducting at Florida International "Keeper of the Past and Teacher of goal being to pay tribute to this won- ness of the Jamaican culture in Miami,
University School of music and has the Present". She has also appeared derful woman for her work. A function makes her one of our unsung heroes.
been associated with several collegiate on WPBT and WLRN where she was held to honor Mrs. Darby for her The event drew many well wishers,
choral groups. shared history and her original folk efforts and achievements on family, and friends, among the atten-
Norma has been a guest tales and is the Director of Music at November 2006. This committee was dees of the event was the Jamaican
speaker and panelist on many cultural the St. Faith's Episcopal Church. spearheaded by Hazel G. Nicholson, Consul General Ricardo Alicock and his
forums and has participated in numer- Norma Darby founded and Hyacinth McBean and Carmen lovely wife Susan.
ous festivals, including the Sistrunk currently directs, the Jamaican Folk Chang.
Historical Festival, the Dade and Revue, (a group of singers and musi- . We believe that
Broward Reading Festivals, the Pan cians, dedicated to the promotion
African Book fest and the City of Miami and preservation of Jamaica's rich
IIF YOU THINK YOU KNOW AN UNSUNG HERO IN YOUR
Book Fair. She is a regular visitor to cultural heritage). Through the COMMUNITY. EMAIL A PHOTO AND INFORMATION AND IT
the Dade County Schools, where she media of song and stories, she has MAY BE FEATURED IN THE MIAMI GARDENS OBSERVER
imparts history and Folk-tales in the tra- been able to communicate the history SEND IT TO EMAIL: LMINTO8881@AOL.COM
dition of the African "Griot", sharing and and culture of the Caribbean to the
highlighting their cultural commonali- youth of the community, providing
ties, with her young audiences. them not only with a point of refer-
Free Community Newspaper, Thanks To
Mrs. Darby has been nominat-
ed for several awards, including the
ence, but with pride in their roots and
in the shared heritage of the African
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INFORMATION
Jamaica Lost Another BROWARD CENTER PARTNERS WITH
LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO PRESENT
Cultural Treasure JAMAICAN DANCE TROUPE
itage that contributes vibrantly to the
local economy and tourism industry.
This partnership is an investment in our
community's cultural landscape."
The Broward Center's commit-
ment to be inclusive of, and appealing
The to the community and its diversity,
Honorable began a few years ago with the staging
of the annual Reggae Soca Music
Charles Hyatt, Awards, which is lauded for its high
O.D. production qualities and Hollywood-like
When the acclaimed National star appeal. Given the success of the
Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica Awards show, the Center furthered its
(NDTC) takes the stage at the efforts to land other high-caliber pro-
Broward Center for the Performing ductions.
Arts Amaturo Theater on February An internationally celebrated
10, it will be the first time that the ensemble, NDTC embodies the move-
internationally acclaimed troupe will ments of the African Diaspora with the
be performing at the prestigious history, traditions and heritage of the
venue. Caribbean. From elegant and regal tes-
Having made several appear- timonies of the Caribbean's colonial his-
On Monday, January 1, 2007, remembered for his radio pro- tory, to the indigenous, soulful and ritu-
ances at other venues in Miami-Dade
Jamaica lost another cultural treasure grammes - Sunday Souvenirs on alistic realities of social, political and
and Broward counties, this special
to our Jamaican-Caribbean family: JBC, the Fortunes of Floralee and in spiritual commentary, NDTC deals with
benefit performance is the result of a
Outstanding Jamaican actor, theatrical recent years, Its Charlie's Time. the realities of acculturation in Jamaica
uniquely innovative collaboration
director, emcee, comedian and broad- He also played his role in the and globally; wherever Jamaicans and
between the Broward Performing Arts
caster, Charles Hyatt, 75. print media. In 1986 he became the other Caribbean people have settled. In
Center, Jamaica Awareness, Inc. and
Mr. Hyatt died at the Palm Bay editor of the Arts and Entertainment its colorful history, NDTC has presented
the Jamaican Diaspora Southern U.S.
Community Hospital in Florida Monday section of the Jamaica Herald and in Jamaica around the world through
The partnership reflects a vision for
morning after a long bout of illness. 1989 he published a book with short dance. It comes to the Broward
community building, a commitment to
The actor, broadcaster, author stories on his life as a child-When me Center on February 10 with a new
inclusion and diversity, and a desire
and comedian was a household name was a boy. repertoire of works by established and
for greater collaboration for building
and was full of love and laughter. Charles Hyatt was on several emerging choreographers, who are also
cultural projects for the benefit of
It was well known that his first occasions recognized for his contri- responsible for the Company's new
Jamaican and broader communities
love was radio and he started at Radio bution to the world of theatre and mode of operation and direction,
in South Florida.
Jamaica with a programme called music and was a recipient of the embracing renewal and continuity.
"The Broward Center is
"Poppy Show". National Order of Distinction
delighted to enter into this collabora-
A Memorial Service was held
Shortly after, he moved on to
for the Hon. Charles Hyatt, O.D. on
tive partnership. Consistent with our Tickets can be purchased
the then Jamaica Broadcasting mission, we strive to be a leader in
Corporation (JBC) and went on air with Monday, January 8, 2006, 1:00 pm, through the Broward
promoting cultural events to our
the Early Morning Man show. in Palm Bay, Florida at the Our Lady
increasingly diverse community with Center box office or
While at JBC he created and of Grace, 300 Malabar Road
Southeast, Palm Bay, FL 32907 .
an emphasis on fostering a coopera- online at
performed the comedy radio show tive spirit and positively impacting the
"Here Comes Charlie". In lieu of flowers monetary
local economy and community," stat-
www.browardcenter.org
donations was made to the Blue
Charlie also made his mark in
Mountain Productions (PO Box
ed Mark Nerenhausen, <http://www.browardcen-
the national Pantomime, and in 1959 President/CEO, Broward Center for
he received his first "Best Actor" award, 101034, Palm Bay, FL 32910-1034) ter.org/
the Performing Arts. "The Jamaican
having performed in 14 consecutive towards the establishment of a schol-
community has a rich culture and her- Patrons holding VIP
pantomimes. arship at the Jamaica School of
Drama in his name. Brown, The Mighty Sparrow, Calypso
The following year he left
Rose, with MC's Mike Aitchesom and
Jamaica and headed to the UK when
For more information about Cleve Osborne both from Radio WAVS
he was selected for a British Council
1170 AM.
Bursary. He went to study at the the scholarship, please con-
Horace Forbes thank the fol-
Theatre Royal in Windsor, England. tact Vauna Hyatt, President, lowing sponsors that made the concert
Charlie, on his return to Blue Mountain Productions a success Dr. Alan Mandell , Pepperpot
Jamaica in 1974, at the request of the
JBC and in his quest for the sun,
at 321-951-9974. Restaurant since 1977 (Donovan Lee),
Seven Jerk Machine Restaurants (Mr. &
returned to the microphone and will be
Mrs. Malcolm), Western Union, Antilles
Freight Corp (Joseph Rhoden), Markon
Harace Forbes
The Miami Gardens Realty Management (Maria Kong), Air
Jamaica, The Patty Place, Lenders
Observer Horace Forbes crooning to
Financial Mortgage, Sara Lawrence
the romantic song "It 's Impossible"
is a proud sponsor of on stage Coral Springs Center For (Attorney), Leasea Industries Company
The Jamaican Diaspora The Arts, Coral Spring, on November (George Yapp), Caribbean Ocean Corp
2006 during "A Thanksgiving Musical (Ossie & Dean Osborne), WAVS Radio,
information Extravaganza" which featured The Aunt I's Three Restaurants, Transaction
www.diaspora.org.jm Manhattans, Ray, Goodman and Reality Group (Keith Vernon) and Hi-
Class Promotions (Lady C).
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REAL ESTATE
WINNING THE REAL ESTATE WAR:
10 TIPS FROM HOME STAGERS
TO HELP YOU SELL YOUR HOME FASTER FOR A PREMIUM PRICE!
You want buyers to imagine kitchen, piled high with mail, maga- dull and sterile," says the home stager
themselves living in your home, not zines, books and groceries. If your Gould. "Flowers and plants are good
to feel like a guest in it. So stash furniture dates from the Mulroney era, for that, candles help too."
anything connected to your family or consider packing it away and renting While there is a lot to consider
personal interest. Hide your son's a few modern, stylish pieces or bor- when staging your home for sale, by
hockey trophies, store family photos, rowing a couple of well-chosen applying all these tips the final results
remove all traces of day-to-day life. pieces of wall art. "Keep it clean and can be stunning. Remember, no matter
"If someone goes into the bathroom," simple," says Cater, "like a hotel how beautifully decorated your home
PATRICK BAILEY says home stager Gould, "and the room or the show room for a new may be, its true value hinges on practi-
LIC. REAL ESTATE BROKER
rim of the tub is covered with sham- house." cal considerations i.e., how much
LIC. MORTGAGE BROKER
poo bottles while people's tooth- 9. Light me up space it offers, the neighborhood, how
From the April/May 2005 brushes are lying around the sink, it's The brighter and sunnier a may bedrooms and bathrooms it has.
issue of Money Sense Magazine - Julie hard for that person to imagine that space, the easier it is to sell. Start by Your job is to make sure that, aside
Cazzin this could be his or her bathroom. investing in a good window-cleaning from these considerations, you home
Now you can learn the secrets The buyer becomes very conscious service. Stagers say clean windows will appeal to as may people as possi-
that home professionals use to special- of being in someone else's environ- let in as much as thirty percent more ble. Make your home a clean canvas
ize in knowing what motivates potential ment. That won't get you an offer." light than grimy ones. Then thor- for perspective buyers so they can
buyers. John Carter, co-founder of 4. Keep it fresh oughly clean the shades on your light paint their own masterpiece.
DEKORA, a home-staging firm, along Barb Schwarz, president of fixtures, change light bulbs and add BIO
with other home professionals - many Staged Homes, has been staging floor lamps if an area seems dim. Patrick Bailey has over a decade of
of them former decorators or real estate homes for thirty years and she says Dump those energy saving sixty watt real estate and mortgage financing
agents - knows how to get top value for a disturbing number of home sellers bulbs and go with higher wattage experience in not only the Lauderhill
your biggest possession. They use all don't realize that their home…um, lights for maximum illumination. community, but as well as the entire
the tricks of the trade to help homeown- smells. "There's nothing worst than Finally, when it comes time to show Florida Region. He is a realtor that
ers come out on top in the perpetual stepping into a house that smells of your home, make sure all the lights works for you and takes the time to
battle between buyers and sellers. smoke or pet odors," says Schwarz. are on. "Hallways especially should manage your biggest investment, and
"Getting a house ready to live in and The easy solution is to keep your be it," says home stager Hall. "When the best part of all is that service does-
getting a house ready to sell are two windows open for ten minutes a day. those are dark, it gets depressing for n't stop at closing. He is an active
totally different things," says Cater. This strategy works better than buyers going from room to room." member of the Realtor Association of
"Decorating is about making a home deodorizers, since a lot of people 10. Add a touch of humanity Greater Ft. Lauderdale, the National
comfortable for you and your family; have allergies to artificial room fresh- A couple of planters on your Association of Realtors, the Society of
staging a home is about merchandising eners. The oldest trick of all? - front porch, a vase of flowers on your Commercial Realtors, and the South
properties. It involves making a house Leave chocolate chip cookies baking dining room table, even a simple rose Broward Board of Realtors. He also
clean and clutter free so people can in the oven. Yes, it's hokey, but the in a bud vase can warm up a room. serves our community as a Public
connect with the home. Done right, it smell does do wonders to help buy- This is where you can let some your Notary, is The Grand Senior Deacon of
helps your place sell faster and for ers bond with your home. creativity show through. "You want to the Florida District Grand Lodge #1,
more money." 5. Declare war on grime get away from making rooms seem and is a director on the Human Rights
Home stagers perform their Cleanliness helps put a Board of Broward County.
magic by playing up the best features buyer's mind at ease since it sug-
of your house and minimizing the worst; gests that you've probably taken
hence this is what you need to do to good care of your residence in other
your home, so that it stands out from ways as well. So clean everything:
the rest. Whether it involves taking on walls, door handles, light fixtures and
the challenge yourself, or hiring a pantry cupboards. The idea in the
stager to do it for you, this is what buyer's mind is that anything that
works! looks clean, looks newer.
John Cater along with other
home stagers has shared their 10 best 6. Hire a handyman
tips to getting top dollar for your home, Dripping faucets, cracked
so sit back and listen up: tiles, and mouldy caulking around the
1. Make an impression bathtub can knock thousands of dol-
Prospective buyers make up lars off the price of your home. "I
their minds about your house even have a lot of clients who say, 'Well,
before they get out of the car. To that's a little problem, the buyer can
ensure they have the right idea, clean deal with it,' says Gould, who makes
up your yard, rake the leaves, and a practice of walking through sellers'
shovel the snow, and sweep driveways homes and compiling a list of what
and porches. Get out the rags and needs to be fixed. "And I say, 'No, if
cleansers and spend thirty minutes it's a little thing, then we should deal
scouring your front door, porch, railings with it.'"
and steps. Then tuck away all your 7. Color it up
recycling cans and bins at the back of Your single best investment
the house. Debra Gould, who owns the may be a fresh coat of paint in key
Six Elements home-staging firm, says it areas of your home. "Paint your
is important to avoid planting negative front door and put some urns with
associations in buyers' minds. brightly colored flowers on your front
2. Unclutter step or just inside the entryway,"
Clutter eats equity, say stagers. says Jane Hall, designer and owner
So purge your closets, empty cup- of The Voice of Color. "Those things
boards, box up all small appliances. make a house seem cared for, differ-
Rent a storage locker to keep what you ent and important."
want, then toss the rest. "I'll give stor- 8. Reduce furniture
age boxes to my clients and tell them to An easy way to create a
edit, edit, edit," says Theodore Babiak, sense of space is to get rid of some
a real estate agent. "I suggest they furniture. Moving a sofa and end
take some of their books off the tables into storage can give a small
shelves, reduce the number of CD's or room some much-needed breathing
DVD's, and pare everything down." space. So too can storing the table
3. Impersonal works and chairs that normally sit in your
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SPORTS
In another area of Event nobody can afford to lapse in their
The Countdown To The Management, 4,500 volun-
teers are now in training for a number
responsibilities. A television audience
of 2.2 billion people - of varying back-
of roles during ICC CWC 2007. They
Opening Ceremony OF ICC will be among the most important
grounds and speaking a diversity of
languages - will be observing how we
ambassadors for the Event and we in the Caribbean respond to the many
Cricket World Cup 2007 anticipate that they will do the region
proud during this once-in-a-lifetime
challenges; how our visitors enjoy
themselves; what kind of legacy is left
The Opening Ceremony of ICC World Cup Ever has intensified even assignment. after the winning boundary is struck or
Cricket World Cup 2007 is now just 44 further as we turned our calendars Overall, we are on track but, the last wicket falls.
days away. over to the year 2007. as has been repeated several times, We have 44 days to get it right. GO TO
The start of Warm-up matches In Venue Development, work there is still much to be done and WWW.CRICKETWORLDCUP.COM
is even closer - a mere 39 days to go. on the 12 stadium continues, with the
It has been a long and challenging jour- temporary or overlay elements taking
ney for the Caribbean, especially for shape on schedule.
those closely connected with the Event, As a follow-up to last
and the reality that it is now upon us is November's ICC Venue Tour, a small-
a moment for sobering excitement. er group of officials will visit each
The world cannot wait for the games to Host Venue, starting in Antigua &
begin - literally. Barbuda on January 29, to check on
The top 16 teams in interna- specific matters and finalize tourna-
tional cricket will all have arrived here ment-related details.
by March 2, eager to vie for the sport's Meanwhile, CWC's Event
most prestigious trophy against the Management Department is currently
scenic backdrop of nine regional Host working with the Local Organizing
Venues. Thousands of fans from more Committees (LOCs) on Match Day
than a hundred countries will be flock- Operations Integration and
ing to the Caribbean's shores to soak Communication Exercises. Feedback
up not just the on-field drama but the indicates that this is proving a price-
passion and fun associated with life in less undertaking and showing just
this tropical nook. They are coming for how ready the Host Venues are.
the cricket but they will definitely want The timely hosting of a
to stay for the party! regional One-Day fixture between
We, who call this region home, Trinidad & Tobago and Guyana on
are beginning to envisage dreamy January 17, allowed staff at
images of fans jumping to their feet at Queen's Park Oval to test their Match
Warner Park in St. Kitts & Nevis or cel- Day operations in a 'live' setting.
ebrating another boundary at Such simulations will continue into
Beausejour in Saint Lucia. February with St. Vincent & the
Here at ICC Cricket World Cup Grenadines LOC having the opportu-
West Indies 2007 Inc. our commitment nity of a Match Day dry-run by host-
and resolve to deliver the Best Cricket ing the February 17 final of the
regional One-Day competition.
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