WEST
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WHO’S WHO In City Government
Mayor Eric H. Jones, Jr.
Vice Mayor Felicia M. Brunson
Commissioner Thomas Dorsett
Commissioner Sharon Fyffe
Commissioner Rita “Peaches” Mack
City Manager W. Ajibola Balogun
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WORKING FOR THE COMMON GOOD By Mayor Eric H. Jones Jr.
I hope all have had a wonderful summer up to this point. Keep in mind that school will soon be back in session and we should all use caution in the school zones. As we come to the end of our vacations and prepare to get back to the daily task of sustaining our lifestyle let us remember the common good. This is the good that is linked to living in society. It is the good of "all of us," individuals, families and intermediate groups forming society. It is a requirement of justice and society to take a stand for the common good and strive toward it. I read an article a few months ago by Jim Wallis entitled: “Whatever Happened to the “Common Good”? In it he states that the notion of the common good is that government should promote “the general welfare” of all. It is our fundamental political inclination: don’t go right, don’t go left; go deeper. But we’ve lost touch with that moral compass and have replaced it with ideology and money. A commitment to the common good could bring us together and solve the deepest problems this country and the world now face: How do we work together? How do we treat each other, especially the poorest and most vulnerable? How do we take care of not just ourselves but also one another? The common good is also the best way to find common ground with other people—even with those who don’t agree with us or share our politics. Both liberals and conservatives could affirm the moral standard of the common good. And that commitment is especially attractive to young people. The common good should impact all the decisions we make in our
personal, family, vocational, financial, communal, and yes, public lives. It is those individual and communal choices—from how we raise our own children, to how we engage with our local communities, to what we are willing to bring to our elected officials—that will ultimately create the cultural shifts and social movements that really do change politics in the long run. The nation will soon be deciding on immigration reform, new efforts to prevent gun violence, and how to find a path to fiscal sustainability that reflects our nation’s soul. Only by inspiring a spiritual and practical commitment to the common good can we help make our common life better. Each of us, according to our vocation and degree of influence we yield in the city and the nation, is called to practice this–let’s call it "political charity." When we are animated by charity, commitment to the common good has greater worth than a merely secular and political stand would have. Like all commitment to justice, it has a place within the testimony of divine charity that paves the way for a great
community through temporal action. We cannot build the wonderful city or great nation that we desire without respect for all. In life it doesn’t matter how quickly you run the race; just that you finish. Everyone has bad days; days which like any other days start out all right but somewhere along the way some unforeseen event causes us to stall. What started out fine ends up a disaster. Run as hard as you can and you still can’t seem to get out of last place. Perhaps when days like this raise their ugly heads there is only one practical course to take, dropping out of the race and saving the effort for another time. There were many races that were run during the early days of Olympic competitions. We are familiar with the marathon and high hurdles as well as the myriad of short course races that are run. But there was one race which was held periodically outside of the Olympic competition that was as highly regarded as the other competitive races.
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All in this Together By Vice Mayor Felicia M. Brunson
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overnment and its leadership are constantly confronted with challenges and opportunities. I am confident that West Park will jointly meet these challenges that face us and will take full advantage of the opportunities before us. I believe that West Park may have weathered the worst of a battering economic storm and a very difficult economy. We have worked harder than ever this year to find ways to balance and streamline our expenses, while doing everything possible to maintain the very high levels of service we have traditionally provided to our citizenry. Despite these extraordinary challenges we came together, as a community, to reconfirm our priorities and define the kind of City we want to be. All projects and expenses have been weighed and considered for the future and maintain and improve our quality of life while working to live within the reality of tightening resource availability and opportunity. As your Vice Mayor, I am committed to sustaining the important financial reforms that have instilled the stability and credibility of our City. Whatever circumstances we face, be assured that we will run this City in a fiscally responsible way and keep the pact with the public to put their interests before all others.
WORKING, from page 1 ––––––––– This race was called the torch relay. The race which spawned the modern day Olympic torch race and ceremony, often took place in the streets and alleys of Athens. Ten or twelve men would assemble before the city fathers, each carrying a torch, a simple bound bundle of twigs inset in a hollow container. The twigs were coated with tar and then, one by one, each torch was lit from the same flame. On their marks, the runners were sent out as a group and guided along a course that had been laid out among the city streets on which
These shared goals are expressed each year in our City budget. The budget spells out our needs, quantifies what we can afford, and sets in motion the initiatives and corrective measures that will keep us on a true course. Further, it respects both the interests of the taxpayers and our responsibility to future generations. I know that we are sharply focused on what needs to be provided for our future to keep us on a course of sustainability, opportunity, prosperity and the quality of life we expect and have enjoyed in the past. The budget continues to reflect the responsible and sound fiscal leadership that is the trademark of this government and that has positioned West Park to take full advantage of the strengths of the resources, people, and businesses that contribute to the success, happiness, and opportunity of this community. We will continue to evaluate and reevaluate all aspects of city government, and we will continue to use the budget as a guidepost as we establish West Park as a smart, world-class city where everyone matters. I hope you find the description of the City’s budget clear and accessible, that you share its priorities and that you believe, as I do, that it puts our City on the right course. Please join the West Park Commission and staff for the 2013 Budget meetings. The budget debates continue to be difficult as our needs grow, but our dollars do not keep up. Your feedback and input is crucial, and these meetings, as well as your participation provide a great opportunity to
obstacles and barriers had been placed. The object of the race was to cross the finish line with your torch still lit. You could not stop and put the torch down or prop it anywhere. You had to hold it high and run with as much integrity as possible. In this race the victory seldom went to the fastest or the strongest. This was a race that depended upon timing and rhythm. To keep that torch lit required the ability to hold it properly, shielded from objects along the route and held away from the wind. If you ran too fast, you might put out the flame. If you ran to slow, the tar might burn up completely before you reached the finish line. If a runner’s torch flamed out, there was no relighting it. He was
not only learn how the decisions are made and how taxpayer dollars are spent, but also to have your concerns and comments considered for next year's budget deliberations.
Proposed Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Budget Hearing Schedule:
• Special City Commission Meeting Thursday, August 1, 2013 at 6:00 PM (To set initial proposed millage rate during the regular Commission meeting) • First Budget Hearing - Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at 6:00 PM (Just before Commission Meeting) • Special City Commission Meeting Thursday, September 12, 2013 at 7:00 PM (Assessments Hearing)
forced to drop out. The winner of the race was the first man to cross the finish line with his torch still lit. Winning was, therefore, dependent upon endurance, not speed. As we hold high the goals of our nation and our city let us all run our race so as to finish so and benefit the common good of all. As our nation considers many reforms in the coming year I pray that they respect the common good. I’ve discovered that recapping goals hold us accountable for making progress towards a vision. We have accomplished most of what we set out to do as a city. This fiscal year our goals must become more ambitious. Goals that I believe are important in working towards the common good for
• Second Budget Hearing - Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at 6:00 PM (Just before Commission Meeting) Lastly, we are fortunate to have an engaged a caring and collaborative Commission, extremely professional staff and involved citizens who are also dedicated volunteers. I am proud of the stewardship and the commitment of this community, as we are truly “All in this Together.” Remember to contact me at City Hall with your ideas, suggestions or concerns. I represent you and appreciate your input into the continued success of our beloved city. I can be reached at (954) 889-4164 or email fbrunson@cityofwestpark.org.
us as a community. In the weeks and months ahead, we'll share our progress going forward. Where we're successful, we'll share that. Where we're less so, where we run into roadblocks, we'll share that too. As always, thank you for your continued help and support! On a final note, as our city begin to address the budget for the upcoming fiscal year it is our intent to craft a common sense, common good financial plan. We ask for your understanding and support as we seek to continue our progressive movement towards a better West Park for us all. God bless America and God bless the City of West Park.
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From the Desk of Commissioner Mack By Commissioner Rita “Peaches” Mack
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hope everyone is enjoying their summer. I am looking forward to coming back and getting busy with the business at hand. I can hear the excitement in the air about Goombay celebration coming up. The Relay for Life event had a fantastic turn out, and we are looking forward to the next city event. I would like to thank you for your overwhelming response to our call for volunteers for COP'S (Citizens on Patrol) program. Remember this is your City, and it is important that you participate in making sure that our City is safe. If you are still interested you can cut-out the application below, and submit to City Hall or call (954) 9892688 if you would like an electronic copy sent to you of the application. If for any reason you feel the need to contact me, my number is 954-889-4156.
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From the Desk of Commissioner Dorsett THE ROLE OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH
By Commissioner Tomas Dorsett
As your Commissioner, it is always a pleasure to give recognition, especially when it is to our youth. I will like to commend a young lady named Allison Kristy McKinney for presenting this lovely story, during a public event. Her and her family has agreed to share her story with everyone.
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y name is Allison Kristy McKinney. I am the elder child of Allen Jr. and Christine McKinney, the granddaughter of Allan McKinney Sr. and the Late Izola McKinney. The grandniece of Olga McKinney Robison and the niece of Shelia McKinney Rainford. From the day of my christening and even before I have been a faithful member of St. Anne. And you all know me. I am honored to be your speaker for Youth Sundays as we celebrate the 99th Birthday of our parish and I have chosen to speak about the roles of children and youth here at St. Anne. As we approach the 100th Patronal Festival of our church, let me begin my message by asking you a question. Were you here in 1914 when St. Anne was founded? Were any of you here when the church was 10 years old? I think I heard all of you answer NO! I have a few more questions for you. How did St. Anne function in the 1930’s, the 1940’s, the 80’s, 2000’s?
Who was the senior Warden, the junior Warden, who sang in the choir, who taught Sunday school, who was the ECW President? A few more questions for you to ponder…….. How did Mr. Everett Neely become such a good Senior Warden and Mr. Aldwyn Thomas to be such a good treasure? How did the vestry form, and do its work. Who found Fr. Williamson Taylor and Fr. Ronald N. Fox for us? Somebody or bodies did these things. How did they know what to do? Did they read a book, or call the Diocese or copied from another established church. I think not! Wise members of this parish long ago knew they couldn’t live forever and they knew that order for St. Anne to function, serve and grow in this community, they had to make sure that St. Anne would be here when they were no longer here. And this brings me to the point that I respectfully want to make and talk about today. Have you, who are in leadership positions or any of you for that matter, thought about the future of St. Anne and who will be Mrs. Neely, Mrs. Darlene Dorsett, Mr. Kevin Fox Sr. or Mr. Deleveaux. Who among us will teach Sunday school in 20 years? God and his son Jesus Christ, have always held and hold children in high esteem. Check out your bible. The stories are there. Jesus, himself, as a boy was found teaching in the temples. His parents were amazed when they found him instructing others twice his age. And so my final question to you…..who are you preparing to take your place so that St. Anne will continue to exist and serve God and our community. Who will be the Mr. John Saunders, my granddad, the usher, Mr. Maceo Brown, or Mrs. Edith Newbold or Mrs. Doris Newtion? I want you to see their replacement. Stand up Kaithlyn Neely. Stand up Morgan Kelly. Stand up Kendrick Moxie. Stand up Jestine Thompson. Look around church family. These are
the ones and others like them who will replace them. As they sit… let me speak kindly and frankly of what must be our role. Even though we run around and play too much sometimes, we really do know that you won’t always be here and we are your replacements…. Who else but us! We need to know how to set up the altar. How to run the ECW and the ECM. What is the Daughters of the King all about? How to handle the finances. How to do a search for priest… WE DON’T MEAN RIGHT NOW FR. FOX…We need to know about the holy days of the church’s calendar and what the Jr. Warden does. For us to shadow some leaders in their roles may not be a bad idea. We need to learn. Somehow our present leaders evolved and somehow they learned. We need you to be mindful that even though we may not look like angels, and act like angels… we are the future leaders of St. Anne. We need you to be mindful that training us will assure that St. Anne will live on. We’re not saying set a date and time to start formal training with us. We are saying however keep us in mind when you are setting up a committee to plan projects. Keep the older youth and young adults like David Davenport and Peter Holland in mind when selecting the next vestry. Give us a Sunday to handle the fellowship breakfast under the guidance of Mrs. Laramore, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Charles Neely or Mr. Wayne Dames.
Allow us to observe setting up the altar every now and then. We will surprise you because in spite of what you may think about us now, you know and we know that one day this church will be in our charge and we will have to meet the challenge. God in His wisdom used His son as a mere child to prove that children can be spiritual and with nurturing and training can be strong, faithful Christians who can and will be God’s fishermen of men. And so, I challenge you to interrupt our play. Get our attention to learn and see what we need to do to be ready to stand where you stand and sit and lead as you lead. How ready will we be right now is really up to you.. I want to feel confident that we will do well when the time comes because you are such excellent role models for us. Our role now is to learn, and your role is to teach. The growth of God’s Kingdom here at St. Anne depends on each of us embracing our roles. I pray that the gift of the Holy Spirit will guide us among the way. In closing, let me remind you that God said “suffer little children to come unto me”… I might add that such is the future of St. Anne. Our role now is clearly to be involved and to learn. In 1914, the role of St. Anne’s children and youth was identical to ours. Somebody taught them. Who will be our teachers? On Youth Sunday, the Youth of St. Anne are looking at and depending on you. Amen.
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Where Did The Summer Go? By Vice Mayor Felicia M. Brunson
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ummer is almost over. School will be starting soon. Where did the summer go? I hope you and your family are having a great end to summer and that you are eager and your children are ready to begin another successful school year. The Commission and Staff of the City of West Park look forward to welcoming your children back to school. We would like to encourage parents to attend the orientation or back-toschool night scheduled at your child’s school. Preparing for a new school year can be a little unnerving for parents and students, so we encourage parents to ease the transition from summer break to school by meeting with your child’s teacher and learning what he/she has planned for this year. We want to make certain that every student is able to achieve his or her potential to the fullest, but many things need to be in place to help them achieve this goal. One of those things is your assistance.
We firmly believe the education of children in the City of West Park is a shared responsibility between us, the schools, parents and students. Therefore, stayed tuned throughout the year your West Park newspaper will provide any pertinent information provided by schools as well as pictorial collages of our annual Citizenship awards to students. As we work collaboratively to assure that each child in the City of West Park receives the best education possible, we need your cooperation with safety. I would like to encourage you to slow down around school zones in the City of West Park. For many adults, whether we have
children or not, this time of year can be quite hectic. Most people are well and truly back to work and the relatively quiet traffic period of the school holidays is a distant memory. When we're in a hurry to beat the traffic or if we're running late for work, it can be easy to forget to slow down around schools. School speed zones are significantly reduced because during their hours of operation, they are dangerous places for children, pedestrians and motorists. Many people I talk with know of a tragedy or near-disaster involving cars and kids around schools. Because of this, many realize safety around schools is too important to compromise. I urge all motorists to be conscious of their responsibility to slow down when
driving through school zones, and to only park or drop-off of their children in areas where it is permitted. By working together, we can help make our schools safer for everybody. Let us put the care and well-being of our West Park community's children at the forefront of our thoughts as we commute each day as well as ensure that each child in the City of West Park receives the best education possible. Again, I truly hope everyone had a restful summer as we look forward to a successful 2013-14 school year! Remember to contact me at City Hall with your educational ideas, suggestions or concerns. I represent you and appreciate your input into the continued success of our beloved city. I can be reached at (954) 889-4164 or email fbrunson@cityofwestpark.org.
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hen properly designed, operated and maintained, a wastewater collection disposal system functions to protect public health and provide pollution control. The effective collection, treatment, and disposal of wastewater through well-managed public infrastructure contribute directly to the quality of water in lakes, streams, rivers, watersheds and other water bodies. Aging collection system infrastructure can allow rain to enter the sanitary sewer systems. During heavy rains, it is possible for influent flows (debris and contaminants/pollutants) to exceed the capacity of treatment plants. Controlling these flows to ensure the continued operation of the treatment process and to prevent backups and overflow from raw wastewater in basements or on city streets is a key infrastructure management responsibility. Effectively managing wastewater collection and disposal assets require resources. These resources initiate functions to perform infrastructure inventories, develop system maintenance planning, ensure safety and training for efficient operation, manage overflows, conduct routine inspection and repair, evaluate source flow, assess the structural condition and hydraulic capacity of the system, and develop standards for design and repair.
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From The Desk of State Representative Shevrin D. Jones By State Representative Shevrin D. Jones
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ear Friends & Neighbors The 2013 legislative session recently concluded, and I am pleased to update you on what occurred. My approach to the session was to focus on priorities important to residents of this area and all Floridians, such as a good education system, quality health care, public safety, and job creation. The Legislature made progress on many important initiatives. We passed significant ethics reforms to raise the conduct standards for elected officials and increased penalties for breaches of public trust. The Legislature also put an end to committees of continuous existence that were too often used as political slush funds and increased campaign transparency and accounta-
bility. And while we could have done much more to revamp the state’s election code, I believe we made improvements to ensure that Floridians will not have to wait in long lines to cast their votes. Also among the Legislature’s slate of accomplishments, the House and Senate passed a budget that includes a billion-dollar increase to K-12 education, gives $70 million for the Everglades, increases funding for public safety, and addresses many priorities of our community. I am disappointed, though, that the Legislature failed to reach agreement on how to ease what I believe to be a crisis of a high number of uninsured Floridians. I believe that without adequate health coverage, many Floridians will needlessly suffer. Session ended without passage of a plan to use billions of dollars in available federal resources over the next decade to expand health coverage to
more than 1 million Floridians. This year, I sponsored several bills, including ones that would keep children safe while participating in organized sports and reduce the amount of fines paid by school districts unable to meet class size requirements to keep money in the classroom. I am also pleased to have served on several committees, including the Insurance and Banking and Health and Human Services committees. I hope you find this legislative update to be a useful tool in evaluating the 2013 legislative session. If you have questions or would like to discuss any issues, please call my
office at 954-893-5010, or send me an e-mail at shevrin.jones@myfloridahouse.gov. If there’s anything that I can do to assist you, feel welcome to contact me.
Thank you for allowing me to serve in the Florida House of Representatives. I consider it a great honor to represent you. Sincerely,
www.communitynewspapers.com Shevrin D. Jones State Representative, District 101
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Tips for Preventing Heat-Related Illness The best defense is prevention. Here are some prevention tips:
• Drink more fluids (nonalcoholic), regardless of your activity level. Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink. Warning: If your doctor generally limits the amount of fluid you drink or has you on water pills, ask him how much you should drink while the weather is hot. • Don’t drink liquids that contain alcohol or large amounts of sugar–these actually cause you to lose more body fluid. Also, avoid very cold drinks, because they can cause stomach cramps. • Stay indoors and, if at all possible, stay in an air-conditioned place. If your home does not have air condition-
ing, go to the shopping mall or public library–even a few hours spent in air conditioning can help your body stay cooler when you go back into the heat. Call your local health department to see if there are any heat-relief shelters in your area. • Electric fans may provide comfort, but when the temperature is in the high 90s, fans will not prevent heat-related illness. Taking a cool shower or bath, or moving to an air-conditioned place is a much better way to cool off. • Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing. • NEVER leave anyone in a closed, parked vehicle. • Although any one at any time can suffer from heat-related illness, some people are at greater risk than others. Check regularly on: • Infants and young children • People aged 65 or older • People who have a mental illness • Those who are physically ill, especially with heart disease or high blood
pressure • Visit adults at risk at least twice a day and closely watch them for signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Infants and young children, of course, need much more frequent watching. If you must be out in the heat: • Limit your outdoor activity to morning and evening hours. • Cut down on exercise. If you must exercise, drink two to four glasses of cool, nonalcoholic fluids each hour. A sports beverage can replace the salt and
minerals you lose in sweat. Warning: If you are on a low-salt diet, talk with your doctor before drinking a sports beverage. Remember the warning in the first “tip” (above), too. • Try to rest often in shady areas. • Protect yourself from the sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat (also keeps you cooler) and sunglasses and by putting on sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher (the most effective products say “broad spectrum” or “UVA/UVB protection” on their labels).
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As part of the City’s ongoing traffic calming initiative, the City’s contractor have substantially completed two speed tables scheduled for installation along SW 32nd Court between SW 32nd Street and SW 33rd Street. The improvement was conceived as part of Neighborhood Traffic Calming Study for Area “C” – an area with the north boundary of Hallandale Beach Blvd.; southern boundary of County-line Road; western boundary of SW 48th Avenue; and SW 32nd Avenue on the east. This traffic calming project is intended to enhance the quality of life for neighborhood residents by managing traffic concerns in a manner that minimizes traffic intrusion into the residential streets and to maintain vehicle speeds at acceptable levels. Attached are pictures of the speed tables during construction.
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Lorenzo-Bomnin Chevrolet rolls out New Showroom, facility and car line By Jesse Scheckner
Drive by Lorenzo-Bomnin Chevrolet, located at 8455 S. Dixie Hwy. and one thing is immediately evident: drastic improvements are being made. Although construction for the dealership is still roughly two months away from completion, the two-time GM Mark of Excellence award-winning business, led by partners Lorenzo Llerena and Arnaldo Bomnin, already looks better than ever. The new facility is 34,000 sq. feet in its entirety, with a 4,300 sq. foot showroom and a massive 15,400 sq. foot air conditioningready garage stocked with high end, state of the art equipment. The new main building houses 28 personnel offices, a general office, and has a repositioned storefront that places the showroom in direct view of US1complete with all of the latest Chevrolet- approved designs. It is the most up to date Chevrolet facility in South Florida and the only one being rebuilt from scratch. “The visibility of the design is great, and we now have a lot more exposure from US1 into the showroom,” says Llerena. It’s great for Chevrolet, for the area and for us as deal-
ers. I think it’s a win-win for everybody.” Originally built as a gas station during the 1940’s, the property was later repurposed as a car dealership. Its small size made it impossible to provide many modest amenities, however. Among the things Llerena and Bomnin are most excited about is the opportunity to reward their customers’ loyalty with a much more accommodating setting that includes a new customer lounge outfitted with a large flat screen television and a dedicated internet room equipped with free wi-fi. Customers bringing in their vehicles for service are provided with free carwashes and there is a point-accumulation reward system for repeat visitors. “We’re very excited that we are able to offer customers much better conditions now,” he says. “They were very loyal to us in the old facility and we’re thrilled to offer them a much improved environment.” All of this remodeling coincides with the largest product revamp in General Motors’ history, with almost 70 percent of their 2014 vehicles being gorgeously redesigned including the Silverado, Colorado, Tahoe, Suburban, Malibu, Impala and the Corvette, of
which they are the number one dealer in the entire southeast region of the United States, year to date. The new rollout also will include the debut of the Chevy SS (Sports Sedan), which boasts a sedan exterior with a Corvette engine. Both Llerena and Bomnin are first generation (l-r) Lorenzo Llerena and Arnaldo Bomnin proudly stand in Cuban immigrants their beautiful new showroom who came to the U.S. during the 1990’s with no family or money. Neither of better way is there to do it than with an Amerthem spoke English when they arrived and it ican brand that is so iconic?” he says. “We was through sheer will, determination and both came to this country with absolutely strategic planning that they got to where they nothing at all and I feel extremely privileged are today as the only 100 percent Hispanic- and grateful to this nation for the opportunity it has given us.” owned Chevrolet dealership in the region. “The way I see it, my partner and I are the For more information, call 305-740-7475 or realization of the American dream, and what visit <www.lorenzobomninchevrolet.com>.