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JULY 23, 2008
Park Improvements Under Way With the summer camp season coming to an end, the Parks and Recreation Department is planning on making some improvements at a few City parks. The entire athletic field at the Coral Gables War Memorial Youth Center is now being re-sodded and the irrigation system adjusted accordingly. Crews are also adding new lights to the outdoor basketball courts and installing large shades over the playground area. Phillips and Sunrise Parks will also soon have shades over the playgrounds to limit sun exposure. Finally, tennis players will be pleased to learn Salvadore Park tennis courts will see extensive improvements. All existing clay courts will be resurfaced and hard courts will be converted to clay. The lighting above the courts will be replaced as will the exterior fencing.
The City’s courteous Trolley drivers are not only responsible for transporting residents and visitors around town but they act as the eyes and ears of the community. That special trait paid off on July 10 when a BOLO — be on the lookout for — was issued citywide. A 92 year-old man reported his 82 year-old wife as missing for more than an hour. His wife had dropped him off at a bank on the corner of Ponce de Leon Boulevard and Giralda Avenue and had not returned. A full description of the senior was provided along with information on the vehicle she was driving. Trolley driver Alejandro Lopez was alerted of the BOLO and spotted the individual in the 800 block of Galiano Street. Lopez radioed in the woman’s exact location. Turns out, the senior was unable to remember the location she had dropped off her husband. Both were reunited. Driver Alejandro Lopez’s observation and reporting was instrumental in bringing this missing person’s case to a quick closure. Trolley drivers receive Police and Fire/Rescue emergency training, just another example of how everyone plays an integral role in keeping Coral Gables safe.
A resolution urging support for the Children’s Trust, which faces a sunset provision for its elimination, was approved by the Coral Gables City Commission. The independent special district is committed to funding programs for children in Miami-Dade. Voters will have an opportunity on August 26 to create permanently The Children’s Trust and Coral Gables City leaders are behind this effort. In 1988, voters overwhelmingly recognized the need to help area children, but declined to fund the remedy through tax revenues. A new initiative in 2002 approved the existing special district with a commitment to all Miami-Dade children, while recognizing that some children are more at risk and should get more help. Among the initiatives that the Children’s Trust has put into place since 2002 are the 2-1-1 Helpline for parents, caregivers and adolescents, the traveling Miami Heart Gallery featuring portraits of children in foster care and available for adoption, the Youth Advisory Committee and Youth Violence Prevention, among others.
With gasoline prices reaching an all time high, the automotive experts of the City of Coral Gables have put together a list of tips to keep in mind for improving the fuel consumption of your vehicle:
Just in time for summer’s last hurrah, Fairchild is offering free admission to all visitors on Sundays during the month of August. It’s the perfect opportunity to walk Fairchild’s grounds, have a family picnic or simply sit on a bench and read your favorite book while overlooking 83 acres of lush tropical paradise. Some of Fairchild’s highlights include the Vine Pergola, where a display of some of the most amazing flowering vines can be seen in bloom year-round; The Palm Allée and the Overlook, where shady passages open up to sunny views overlooking Fairchild’s lakes, giving the impression of indefinite space; The rainforest, where the soothing sound of waterfalls and the cool shade make it a summer must-see; and, of course, the Bailey Palm Glade which has become one of the most popular photos spots, because of its breathtaking view of Fairchild’s lakes and lowland areas. For more information, contact Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden at 305-667-1651.
To Report Environmental Crimes If you have a complaint regarding illegal dumping on City’s streets or waterways, call the Department of Environmental Resources Manager (DERM) at 305-372-6955. DERM responds to environmental emergencies 24 hours day, seven days a week. It is important to report liquid waste discharges or spills into drains, waterways or onto the open ground. You can also report tanker trucks dumping waste or any spills of dangerous chemicals into manholes, drainage, waterways or on the ground. Be an active citizen and protect the environment by reporting spills of pesticides, sewage overflows from any source, smoke or dust emissions from any facility, any severe odor or vapor that affects the eyes and breathing, and any turbid water in any waterway, canal or Biscayne Bay. Environmental crimes may be reported to the Miami-Dade Police Department Environmental Crimes Unit at 305-477-1616. |
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