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The original northwest Miami-Dade community newspaper for the Town of Miami Lakes & surrounding areas Vol. 41 No 9
305-817-4078
MIAMI LAKES, FLORIDA
MAY 1, 2015
American’s softball ace Alexis Castroman heads to St. Thomas.See Page 10
‘Cars for a Cure’ a success for owners and public By David L. Snelling The Miami Laker staff The inaugural Miami Lakes
Cars for a Cure was such a success that the organizers are already planning for next year’s event.
MIAMI LAKES MAYOR Wayne Slaton joins Roberto Alonso Jr. in front of Roberto Alonso Sr.’s portrait and his prized 1964 Chevy Coupe during the “Cars for a Cure” event honoring the town’s former Vice Mayor.
MORE THAN 1,000 turned out for the inaugural “Cars for a Cure” Classic Car Show on Main Street. “We are waiting for the final support and enjoyed the classic numbers,” Alonso said. cars on display.” He said he wants next year’s Though the total amount raised was not known by press time, event to be open to more fundraisAlonso said the Miami Lakes Cars ers such as big corporations. “All proceeds will go to the for a Cure event was a success. He said $5,000 was raised Comprehensive Cancer Center,” through several raffles by the he said. Alonso also would like to see Miami Lakes Merchants, and Italy Today donated five percent of the Miami Lakes’ businesses sell their restaurant’s sales for that day. (Please see Page 2)
‘Paint a Picture for Mom’ and Flower Show set for May 9 at Picnic Park West Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee will host the annual “Paint a Picture for Mom” and Flower Show event just in time for Mother’s Day on Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. Children of all ages will have an opportunity to be creative and paint something special for their moms. Canvas, brushes and paint will be provided free of charge. In addition to the painting activities, attendees can enjoy a colorful display or flowers, and be able to buy orchids, bromeliads, assorted plants, and other flowerthemed items. Participating vendors include Miami Lakes Garden Club, Dan and Margie Orchids, Om Bonsai and Sunshine Bromeliads who will all offer some beautiful selections to event goers. Additional activities include free Ben & Jerry’s ice cream
cones, and the Town’s Education Advisory Board will provide each attendee with a free children’s book. There is still time for flower and plant vendors to participate. Vendors must provide proof of
n Graham Memorial Golf tourney raises over $29,000 for South Florida Boy Scouts.........2
n Ben & Jerry’s franchise opens in Royal Oaks Shopping Center...................4
n MLEC student Nicole Rosello puts Health Training in action in the air.........................8
n Pace and Goleman athletes sign committment letters for college choices..........17 & 18
n Miami Lakes Relay for Life scheduled May 2 at Optimist Park from noon to midnight.....3
n News and Notes of Interest from the Town of Miami Lakes. See pages.......................6 and 7
n Two high school baseball teams win district titles and head to regional action.....................16
n Community Calendar, 13, School, sports and church news, 16-24 Classified ads..........24-27
Winning first season for Mater Lakes Academy’s girls soccer
IN THEIR INAUGURAL SEASON, Mater Lakes Academy’s girls’ junior varisty soccer team propelled themselves to the Charter Schools League Championship game. (See Page 13.)
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The Roberto Alonso family, The Graham Companies and Dolphins Cycling Challenge are looking forward to the 2016 classic car event to raise money for cancer research for the University of Miami’s Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center in memory of former Miami Lakes vice mayor Roberto Alonso Sr. More than 1,000 people turned out for the April 19 event on Main Street, where 170 classic cars, including a 1941 Chrysler, 2015 Corvette Mustang and Alonso’s 1964 Chevy Coupe Super Sports car, were on display. “The classic car show was a huge success and we want to thank the residents of Miami Lakes for participating,” said Roberto Alonso Jr. “The event is for a great cause, raising money for cancer research to find a cure and honor cancer patients, who are battling the deadly disease and cancer survivors. We appreciate that everyone came out and showed their
applicable licenses, certificate of insurance, and a $50 vendor fee. For more information, or to become a vendor or sponsor, contact Katya Lysak at 305-698-9308, or by email to lysakk@miamilakes-fl.gov.
YOUNGSTERS turned their artistic talents to “Paint a Picture for Mom” during last year’s event.