John Paul Yanes is Town Employee of the Year

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, October 30, 2024

     In just 18 months as Miami Lakes’ Special Project Manager, John JP Yanes demonstrated leadership skills that won him the town’s Employee of the Year award.      Among his attributes described by...
  Local golfers and philanthropists alike participated in the Annual Children In Action (NCA) charity golf tournament held at the Miami Shores Country Club on Friday, February 28.  “The NCA is all about helping local children as well as those in neighboring countries who need it most," said event organizer and NCA president Zoe Prieto. "We are grateful that this year’s sponsors, Hialeah Park, Hialeah Gardens...
  Miami-Dade Public Schools hosted another successful National College Fair which was held February 9 at the Doubletree by Hilton Miami Airport Hotel and Convention Center. About 11,000 students and parents participated in the four-hour event where representatives from more than 200 colleges and universities provided answers to questions regarding admissions, financial aid and testing requirements. “It is gratifying to know that...
  A surprise ceremony was held by the Miami-Dade County School for Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho after he was named 2014 National Superintendent of the Year at The School Superintendents Association (AASA) National Conference held in Nashville, Tennessee. Through this recognition, Carvalho was honored for his many accomplishments and achievements as head of the fourth largest school district in the nation. Carvalho was chosen for...
  Spring baseball registration for the Palm Springs North Athletic Association is taking place on Wednesdays and Fridays at 6:30 p.m. at Norman and Jean Reach Park, 7901 N.W. 176 Street. Kids from ages 5 to 15 are encouraged to sign up to play America’s favorite pastime. Paper work can be filled out at the concession stand or participants can register online at www.psnaabaseball.com. Late registrations will incur a late...

Mega pet adoption event huge success

Community Wednesday, March 5, 2014

  Seven-year-old Melanie Rodriguez’s bright blue eyes were glued to the sad puppy dog eyes of a Beagle, as if the breed was waiting for her parents to take him home. The little girl and the dog appeared to be so happy together, almost inseparable from the first time they spotted each other. Melanie and her parents attended the Open Your Heart and Your Home mega pet adoption event and fund-raiser last month at Amelia Earhart Park...
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