If you told somebody about even one or two aspects of Rosa Nell Hammer’s life, it would sound like something with potential to be a hit film or Netflix series. She was born on the Mississippi-Alabama border just after the end of World War 1. Her hometown was called Electric Mills, but the farmhouse she grew up in didn’t get electricity until she was in high school. During World War II, she joined other women of what would later...

Two Miami Lakes Educational Center students were recently recognized for their efforts at the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Seniors Rachel Vasco and Aztil Duarte are part of MLEC’s Commercial Arts Technology program. The pair earned national medals at the awards for their art. Rachel created a drawing titled “Perfect Failure” and Aztil a photo called “Sense of Comfort” featuring a small...

The Miami Lakes Town Council recognized Childhood Cancer Awareness Month with a proclamation at its September 15 council meeting.

Mayor Josh Dieguez announced that all of September was to be recognized as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in the Town of Miami Lakes.

“This goes out to all the survivors and those who are still dealing with childhood cancer,” Dieguez said.

The Town of Miami Lakes is seeking students who want to be more engaged with local government. Applications are now being accepted for the Youth Advisory Board to help provide perspectives on issues affecting young people in the community. The board will serve to advise the town council by “helping to ensure that the experiences, opinions and priorities of Miami Lakes youth are considered as part of the Town’s...

The Cultural Affairs Committee presented their annual book talk on September 17 at Miami Lakes Town Hall. This year the committee hosted local author Elizabeth Castillo, author of “Dear Healing Heart.” The book is about reconnecting with yourself while caring for a special-needs child. CAC Vice Chair Elsa Reus said the evening was emotional for mothers with special need children.