JULY 6 - 12, 2010
MADD awards Explorers and members of the Police Department BY NANCY EAGLETON
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ongratulations to members of the South Miami Police Department (SMPD) and Explorers Post 256, who received several nominations and awards from MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Drivers) at the 2010 Miami-Dade Awards Ceremony, Dinner and Silent Auction held in May. The award recipients were celebrated for their passion and actions in helping to save lives by eliminating drunk driving crimes. The SMPD Explorer Post 256 was recognized for manning numerous DUI checkpoints during 2009 for the SMPD, Sweetwater and North Miami Police Department’s DUI programs. Post members, ages 14-20, assisted sworn police officers with citations, vehicle searches, property impounds, tow sheets and more at these checkpoints. The group’s plaque from MADD hangs proudly at SMPD and the fourteen Post members also received
Read in Hawaii Here’s world traveler Jonathan Bertner getting a look at his favorite hometown newspaper during a visit to a rain forest while on holiday in Hawaii. Thanks for taking us along, Jonathan.
Sunset Fine Arts presents ‘Beat the Heat’ summer art openings BY LEE STEPHENS
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nternationally renowned artist, William Brito, will be presented at Sunset Fine Arts Gallery on Sunset Drive in South Miami on Friday, July 9. The event will be the first of a series of “Beat the Heat” art gallery openings at Sunset throughout the summer. “With all the momentum built up during Art Walk, it’s only natural that clients have been requesting more art events,” said Mike Thompson. Cece Saba added, “We are offering a series of art openings featuring international, national, local and emerging artists After 20 years in business in South Miami, we feel we owe this to our art and framing clients.” The openings will continue each sec-
Liliana Reeves back at First National BY LEE STEPHENS
Members of Explorer Post 256, honored by MADD are pictured with State Attorney Kathryn Fernandez Rundle in center. From left to right: Exp. Villatoro, Exp. Grandez, Exp. Lt. Celis, Exp. Villajuan, Exp. Saldivar , Exp. Cabeza, Exp. Capt. Blain, Exp. Zambrana , Exp. Lt. Diaz , Exp. Maj. Zambrana.
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mented Ms. Reeves. “We are thrilled with Lilli coming back to First National Bank of South Miami our team. Her many years of experience compliments nicely our number one (FNBSM) is pleased to announce priority of providing superior that Liliana Reeves has rejoined service,” said Veronica B. Flores, the Bank as Assistant Branch Executive Vice President of Manager of the South Miami FNBSM. office. With assets of $350 million, Ms. Reeves is responsible for First National Bank of South developing business, servicing Miami is celebrating its 58th clients as well as assisting in the year as the “hometown bank.” management of the personal FNBSM is looking forward to banking team. Ms. Reeves has 25 LILIANA REEVES its new Branch opening in The years of banking experience, from –––––––––––––––– Falls area in late 2010, enabling retail to commercial lending. “It is a great to be back at a bank that it to better serve its customers. FNBSM South Miami Branch is located demonstrates the correct formula. FNBSM provides the best service to its clients and at 5750 Sunset Drive and its Kendall knows how to treat employees right!” com- Branch is at 7887 N. Kendall Drive.
Mike Thompson and Cece Saba are proud to present art by William Brito at the Sunset Fine Arts Gallery beginning July 9.
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