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The Times
Saturday, November 13, 1976, page 1 (of 23)
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Concerts, carnivals, drama highlight Education Week
A student production of the famed television comedy M.A.S.H., a live ballon ascent by Officer Friendly, concerts, carnivals, comedy and drama will highlight the many events in area schools during American Education Week, Nov. 14-20. Individual schools will offer open houses, beautification drives, gardening projects, aluminum and trash collections and other activities in keeping with the week's theme "The Schools Are Yours. Help Take Care of Them." Perhaps the biggest open house scheduled this year will take place at Coral Park Senior High School. The doors of the school will open to parents, students, alumnae and friends so that they can all see "Coral Park in Action" on Wednesday, Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m. Teachers will demonstrate their techniques in actual learning situations. Students will display their accomplishments. All will be available to discuss their programs with interested visitors. Highlights of the evening will include a tour of the newly re-organized library-media center and learning demonstrations in the new math and communications centers. The special interest and service clubs will have special exhibits, and the music, dance and drama departments will provide continuous entertainment. The athletic department will demonstrate skills, while the practical and fine arts areas will display their wares. A special appearance is scheduled by Coral Park's prized mascot, Shadrach, who has helped promote spirit at the school for the past 10 years. The PTSA, headed by Mrs. Mary Porcelli, will provide refreshments. "This is an open invitation to our community to come over, see what is happening and become involved," said Harold Lannom, assistant principal and coordinator of the program. Coral Park in Action is part of the nationwide observance of American Education Week, Nov. 14-20. The most unusual event to celebrate American Education Week will take place at Coral Reef Elementary, 7955 SW 152nd St. Officer John Mickel of the Public Safety Department will man a hot air ballon and ascend from the school's field at 8:30 a.m., on Monday, Nov. 15, weather permitting. Hawkeye, Trapper John, Radar, Hot Lips and their friends will all be on stage at Miami Killian High School, 10655 SW 97th Ave., for the student production of "Mobile Ambulance Surgical Hospital," better known to TV viewers as M.A.S.H. Curtain time is 8 p.m. on Nov. 17, 18 and 19. Jack and Jill, Rumpelstiltskin and other story book characters will come to life on Nov. 16 at 1 p.m. at F.S. Tucker Elementary, 3500 Douglas Rd. The children will parade round the school, dressed as their favorite story characters. Monday, Nov. 15 An outdoor assembly will be held by the pupils of Citrus Grove Elementary, 2121 SW Fifth St., at 1:15 p.m. The children will come attire in the school colors — green and gold — with pompoms and other decorations, and take part in a patriotic song program with the school band. Wednesday, Nov. 17 At Richmond Heights Junior High, 15015 SW 103rd Ave., at 10 a.m., English, math, science and social studies will be debated, discussed, analyzed and chewed at a "College Bowl," a rapid fire session of quizzes, short debates and other See EDUCATION, Page 2
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Con men strike Gables woman for $8,000
The bunco artists have hit Coral Gables again. This time they managed to swindle $8,000 from a 35-year-old Latin woman who fell for the charity scheme — one of several methods of operation used by confidence people. The Latin man in his late 40s and a Latin woman around 37-year-sold struck up a conversation with the Gables resident and told her all about this charity plan they had. They wanted to give her $12,000 to put in her bank account. She could then distribute the money to her favorite charity organizations, they said. But first, the bunco artists told the naive woman that she would have to put up some faith money. They asked for $8,000. The woman proceeded to go to her bank in Coral Gables and get the cash the men said they needed. They switched envelopes and the con men got away with $8,000, leaving the woman with an envelope full of sliced paper. "This is a seasonal problem," said Sgt. Don Eckerd. "Whenever anyone asks for cold cash like that they are apt to lose that money," he added. In an effort to arrest the number of cases in the Gables, a group of detectives and officers of the Coral Gables Police Department went out this week to alert bank tellers of the problems.
Businesses pressed as work goes on
By KAY SEVERINSEN Staff Writer Construction along 87th Avenue makes it difficult to get a donut these days. The street has been torn up since early January, and shop owners along the way say business has been terrible. Construction engineers say it may be two months before they are through. If the construction that began in early January on Galloway Road between Bird and Coral Way doesn't finish soon, some of the businesses along the street will be hard pressed to survive. "It's cut our business almost in half," says Chuck Harris, owner of the Mister Donut, 2300 SW 87th Ave. "Since it started early this year, we've had to lay off 14 people. That's half our staff. "I appreciate them fixing the road, everyone along here does, but we are objecting to the time it takes to fix it." Other store owners along the street agree with Harris. Workers at the family-owned Restaurant Cubanican, 2430 SW 87th Ave., say business has dropped off about 30 per cent. Not even the regulars come in as often any more, says Oscar Alfonso. "And we still have to keep paying for the rent and electricity." At St. Brenden's Pharmacy, 2460 SW 87th Ave., the story is the same. "Our customers complain that they have no place to park," says an employe. "That means we have to do a lot more deliveries, which cost us more money." The store does not charge for deliveries. Sergio Pagliery, who owns Tropical Auto Supply, 2434 SW 87th Ave., says, "We are trying just to survive, but the longer it takes, the harder it gets. Whenever we complain, they just tell us it's progress." Construction workers at the site blame the slow progress on rain and other problems. Engineer Carlos Santos of Garcia Allen Construction Co., said he has been given until February, 1977 to finish the job, but hopes it will not take that See ROADWORK, Page 2
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This is the sixth in a series of phone numbers most frequently called by residents of South Dade and Coral Gables. The Times/Guide is publishing these lists as a service to readers, TRANSPORTATION | BUS ROUTE INFORMATION | 633-9881 | GREYHOUND AND TRAILWAYS | 443-1664 | RAILROADS | Amtrak passenger information | 1-800-342-2520 | AIRPORT INFORMATION | 526-2300 | TOURISM INFORMATION | 526-6940 | TAXICABS | Coral Gables | 446-0000 | South Miami | 665-5446 | University | 444-1616