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DECEMBER 1, 2017
Council hires engineers to study bridge impacts By David L. Snelling The Miami Laker staff A dispute over an FDOT traffic study which suggested opening two 1-75 overpasses near Miami Lakes wouldn’t cause a considerable impact to the town’s congested roadways sparked Miami Lakes Town Council members to conduct their own study to determine the amount of additional vehicles during peak hours. At a special meeting last
month, the councilmembers tapped an engineering firm, HW Locher, to study the impacts of opening up two bridges at N.W. 170 and 154 streets which would link the neighboring city of Hialeah with Miami Lakes. The contract for the work is worth $99,776. At the behest of Miami-Dade Commission Chairman Esteban Bovo Jr., FDOT conducted the study earlier this year and sug-
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gested the additional traffic wouldn’t cause a major problem, but Miami Lakes disagreed with the results and threatened to file a lawsuit against the county to stymie any efforts to opening up the two bridges. At issue is an overpass at N.W. 154 Street since Miami Lakes and Hialeah reached an interlocal agreement to keep the roadway closed. Bovo and County Commissioner Jose “Pepe” Diaz sponsored legislations to open up both bridges to help improve traffic flow in the burgeoning developments in Hialeah and Hialeah Gardens, and the proposed Mega Mall, which is to be built outside of Miami Lakes. Miami Lakes lawmakers, however, indicated the part of FDOT’s study was conducted during a holiday and while schools were closed. According to the contract,
HW Locher will study the impacts of population growth and constructions of new developments and planned residential communities in Miami Lakes and the surrounding areas. The study will also include the traffic impact for American Dream Mall without any proposed roadway improvements in the future to alleviate the traffic congestion. As part of the study, a separate analysis will also be conducted to determine if a connection to 1-75 at either N.W. 170 and 154 streets bridges would be beneficial to the surrounding traffic. Once finished, the results of the study will be presented to the Town Council for further action. Mayor Manny Cid, Town Manager Alex Rey and Town Attorney Raul Gastesi appeared before the County Commission on November 21 to oppose the
original traffic study and expressed a concern over the funding for the Palmetto Expressway underpasses at N.W. 160 and 146 streets to minimize intracity traffic within Miami Lakes. Commissioners accepted Mayor Carlos Gimenez’s report but didn’t make any motions for him to take further action. The town attorney will continue the dispute resolution process with the overpass bridge at N.W. 154 Street, Cid said. In other Town Council news: In the first of two public hearings, the Town Council approved an amendment to the N.W. 87th Avenue Development, which helped settle a lawsuit brought by the original developer of the accord. At a special meeting last month, council members ap(Please see Page 2)
MIAMI LAKES BRANCH LIBRARYʼS Science in the City series in November featured a hands-on experiment to spark interest among young patrons in STEM. (See December Library schedule on Page 14.)
‘Winterfest’ highlights next Super Saturday at the Park Miami-Dade County Commission Chairman Esteban Bovo Jr., in partnership with the Town of Miami Lakes and its Youth Activities Task Force, will host “Winterfest” during Super Saturday at the Park on December 2. This free family event will include a family fair with activities for children and adults including carnival rides, music, arts and crafts, a photo booth, and more.
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The event begins at 11 a.m. at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. Attendees are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy for children 12 and under that will be donated to the Town’s sponsored Toy Drive benefiting the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots. For information on other Town events, visit www.iheartmiamilakes.com.
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N.W. 87 Avenue agreement modified to settle law suit (Continued from Page 1) proved the change after the Lowell Dunn family filed several lawsuits against the town claiming breach of the development agreement, which opened up N.W. 87 Avenue and allowed the developer to make a series of roadway improvements in exchange for preserving traffic concurrency for residential developments west of the roadway. The Dunn family sold a large parcel of the tract to the Lennar Corporation, which crafted a blue print to build more than 400 single family and town homes, but decided on the town’s mobility fee instead of making the roadway enhancements. The enhancements included construction of an additional southbound left-turn lane at N.W. 82nd Avenue and 154 Street; construction of an exclusive westbound right-turn lane
at N.W. 82 and 154 Street; and building an exclusive northbound right-turn at N.W. 138 Street and N.W. 87 Avenue. But the Dunn family indicated the agreement with Lennar created a problem without an amendment to the development agreement and called it improper, according to Miami Lakes Town Attorney Raul Gastesi. The land use attorneys for the Lennar Corporation and Miami Lakes disagreed with the Dunn family, which sued the town seeking damages, access to public records and attorney fees. The attorneys for town’s insurance carrier defended the lawsuit and settled for $86,000, Gastesi said. The amended agreement lists which roadway improvements that Miami Lakes doesn’t want that are not an obligation to the Dunn family. The second and final public hearing is scheduled for December 5.
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DECEMBER 1, 2017 THE MIAMI LAKER
Middle and high school students are invited to a Galaxy Far Far Away during The Spot’s field trip to see “Star Wars: The Last Jedi Movie,� at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 16 at Cobb Theatres Miami Lakes 17. During this exciting continuation of the Star Wars film series, “May the Force� be with
Rey as she develops her newly discovered abilities with the guidance of Luke Skywalker, who is unsettled by the strength of her powers. Meanwhile, the Resistance prepares to battle with the First Order. Food and transpiration will be provided to and from the Youth
Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive. Registration fee is $5 and required not later than Monday, December 11, by contacting Chris Hovde via email at thespot@miamilakes-fl.gov, or by calling 305-819-7768.
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M-Dade Commission on Ethics and Public Trust hosts Ethics Forum on December 13 at Town Hall The Miami-Dade Commission on Ethics and Public Trust has rescheduled its meeting in Miami Lakes for Wednesday, December 13, at 6:30 at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street. The original meeting was set for September 13 but postponed due to Hurricane Irma. A group of Miami Lakes residents requested the meeting, where Ethics and Public Trust staff will be on hand to discuss citizens’ rights, obligations to an ethical municipal government, briefly review Sunshine and Public Records Laws, and a presentation on the Citizens’ Bill of Rights and a Q and A session. The Commission will also discuss its work and offer options on filing complaints if residents believe government officials are not honoring the code of ethics ordinance. The committee was formed in 1998 to keep government officials in line and honor the
Conflict of Interest and Code of Ethics ordinance while conducting city business with elected officials, lobbyists, advisory boards and vendors. “The more information an individual gives us that’s considered bad behavior, it’s very helpful to our investigators,� said Rhonda Victor Sibilia, communications director for Miami-Dade Commission on Ethics and Public Trust. Sibilia said residents staying on top of their governments is a big asset to the Commission since it has jurisdiction over 34 Miami-Dade cities. “We need for them to keep their eyes out,� she said. Sibilia said the town hall meeting is open to all Miami-Dade residents. She said to report questionable and bad conduct by government officials, call the commission’s hotline at 786-314-9560, email at ethics@miamidade.gov or file a formal complaint.
Miami Lakes, in partnership; with the YMCA, will be offering Winter Break camps at the Royal Oaks Park’s Roberto Alonso Community Center located at 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue, and at Miami Lakes Park East’s Youth Center located at 6075 Miami Lakes Drive. Both Winter Camps will be held from Tuesday, December 26, to Friday, January 5, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., except for New
Year’s Day, January 1. The Winter Camp at Royal Oaks Park is for children between the ages of 5 and 12 years old. The Winter Camp at the Youth Center is for children between the ages of 12 to 15 years old. To register or for information, contact the YMCA at 305-3576622, or visit www.ymcasouthflorda.org.
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Perla Hantman again elected School Board chair THE MIAMI LAKER
Miami Lakes resident Perla Hantman was elected chair of the Miami-Dade County School Board for the 2017-2018 school year, serving an unprecedented 10th time as the leader of the board. Dr. Martin Karp was elected vice chair, his third time as second in command for the School Board. “I would like to thank my fellow School Board member for their confidence in electing me,
once again, to serve as chair of the School Board,” Hantman said. “It is my privilege and pleasure to serve alongside you, the superintendent and his team in safeguarding the interests of the students, employees, and families of Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Hantman has served on the School Board since 1996, and became the first Hispanic woman to serve as chair. During her tenure on the
In November, Rabbi Mendel Weiss of Chabad Miami Lakes, joined 5,600 rabbis and communal leaders from all 50 U.S. states and more than 90 countries, hailing from as far away as Laos and Angola, Ghana and Uzbekistan, at the International Conference of ChabadLubavitch Emissaries (Kinus Hashluchim) in Brooklyn, NY. The annual event, the largest Jewish gathering in North America, is aimed at reviving Jewish awareness and practice around the world. The rabbis, each embracing multiple roles and responsibilities, explore relevant issues and learn from professionals and colleagues with years of experience. The topics covered ran the gamut of their concerns: Combating antisemitism, stem-
ming the tide of assimilation, understanding troubled relationships, inclusion, and a conference within the conference for rabbis who serve students on college campuses, ensuring a lasting impact on the next generation of communal leaders. “We are gathering together, building upon ideas of how to make a difference in our community” said Rabbi Weiss of the gathering. The conference also serves another vital purpose, it represents an opportunity to connect with other Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries, and recharge their personal energy. This gives the participants, especially those going back to far and isolated outposts, an exhilarating sendoff, coupled with the sense that they are not alone.
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School Board, Hantman spearheaded many educational programs, including the Success Management Academy at Hialeah Miami Lakes Adult Education. The program offers immigrant teenage students and adults to help them earn their GED in Spanish as well as taking ESOL classes, running concurrent with regular day school hours. Many students graduated from the program and went on to accomplish their goals of attending college. But a Mega Magnet program is perhaps Hantman’s biggest initiative to date. During a Miami Lakes Town Council meeting in October, Hantman announced that Barbara Goleman High School will offer a new Mega Magnet program for the 2018-2019 school year. The program is aimed at enhancing the quality of education for students in an effort to help them stay consistent with the national standards of learning. Hantman said she has been trying to bring the program to Miami Lakes for years, and a $15 million federal grant over the next five years made her dream come true. MIAMI LAKES RESIDENT Perla Tabares Hantman has been elected chairman of the Miami-Dade School Board for the 10th time.
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Miami Lakes Youth Activities Task Force (YATF), in partnership with title sponsor Bella Mar Real Estate Group, invites residents and their families to Disney’s live-action adaptation of “Beauty & the Beast,” featuring an all-star cast including Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Josh Gad, Ewan McGregor and more. The free movie watching event will be held at 7:30 p.m.
on Friday, December 1, at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. Fall in love all over again with this tale as old as time where a young prince, imprisoned in the form of a beast, can be freed only by true love. What may be his only opportunity arrives when he meets Belle, the only human girl to ever visit his castle since it became enchanted.
Don’t forget to bring blankets and chairs and make sure to grab a bite at the Food Trucks. The second movie for the month will be “Sing” on Friday, December 15. Illumination’s animated hit features an all-star cast including Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Seth MacFarlane, Toni Kelly and more. Attendees will be taken on an adventure to a town with no
humans, just animals, where a koala named Buster Moon realizes he will soon lose his theater if he cannot turn his luck around. He comes up with a plan to host a singing competition, where the winner will
receive $100,000. Will this be enough to return his theater to glory? Find out at the free event. For more information about the YATF and its events, visit www.miamilakes-fl.gov/yatf.
Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee is inviting residents 55 years and above to join them celebrating the holidays at the Senior Holiday Luncheon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 9. Sponsored by The Graham Companies and ClearCaptions, the luncheon will be held at the Roberto Alonso Community Center inn Royal Oaks Park at 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue. Seating is limited and will be provided on a first come, first served
basis. Attendees are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy for children, 12 and under, that will be donated to the Town’s sponsored Toy Drive benefiting the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots. Reservations are required and transportation can be provided. Reservations must be made by Friday, December 1, by contacting Nathalie Garcia at garcian@miamilakes-fl.gov, or 305-364-6100.
Miami Lakes Youth Center will be hosting several fun and exciting programs for middle and high school students at “The Spot” from 6 to 8 p.m. during December at 6075 Miami Lakes Drive. Wednesday, December 6 Open Hang Night. The Youth Center is equipped with a billiard table, table tennis, indoor basketball shootout game, XboxOne, and more. Wednesday, December 13 -
Friendship Bracelet Night. Bring friends for a fun night of friendship and create personalized bracelets to share. Supplies will be provided. Wednesday, December 20 Snow Cone Night. Bring friends and hang out for a night of “Icy Deliciousness” sponsored by Kona Ice. For more information about the Youth Center programs, visit www.miamilake-fl.gov/thespot, or call 305-819-7768.
Art is an adventure that never ends! Join the Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee, together with its Adult Painting Class students, for “A Night of Art and Culture” art exhibition and reception at 6 p.m. on Thursday, December 14, at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street. Attendees will see dozens of
beautiful artworks created by the students, and featured resident artist Barbara Hesse Baron, while listening to live music by Yoshiko Carlton. For more information on the event, contact Charisma Glassman at 305-364-6100 or email glassmanc@mamilakesfl.gov.
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Miami Lakes introduces SPIN Bike-Sharing for more mobility Miami Lakes will kick-off its new partnership with SPIN Bike-Sharing Company during the Neighborhood Improvement Committee’s (NIC) Community Bike Ride on Saturday, December 9. Community Bike Ride attendees will get a chance to take FREESPIN Bike rides, as well as take advantage of special promotions for future rides. In addition, NIC will debut a new Community Bike Ride route that will begin and end at the Youth Center at Miami Lakes Picnic Park East, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive. Registration will be held at 9 a.m. for the 5-mile familyfriendly loop/ SPIN is a bicycle-sharing
company that operates a stationless bicycle-sharing system which uses a mobile app for reservations. The SPIN bicycles are orange-colored bikes equipped with onboard GPS units and cellular modems. Rides cost $1 for every 30 minutes. Bicycles are unlocked using a mobile app that scans a QR code on the bicycle. Since the SPIN bicycles are stationless, they can be parked anywhere within the Town at designated landscape/furniture zones on sidewalks. SPIN’s ground operations team will place SPIN bicycles in an orderly fashion curbed on sidewalks at least six fee wide and at/or near bike racks and bike corrals. The company will
Town welcomes Q-Q woman-owned company Q-Q Consultants Mayor Manny Cid and councilmembers welcomed Q-Q Research Consultants, located at 8060 N.W. 155 Street, Suite 202, on Friday, November 17. Q-Q Research Consultants is a woman-owned small business staffed with professionals with over 15 years of experience in management and planning, program evaluation, program monitoring, publication development, data collection, data analysis and reporting. The firm offers professional
management services to the Federal Government, foundations, municipal governments, school districts, and non-profit organizations. In addition to the Miami Lakes office, the firm has other locations in Washington, D.C., and Haiti. For information about the free services offered by the Town to local businesses, visit www .miamilakes-fl.gov/bizresources/.
Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee is inviting seniors, 55 and over, to participate in the free Balance Assessments provided by St. Catherine’s West Rehabilitation Hospital. A licensed Physical and Occupational Therapist will provide seniors with a Balance Screening to determine overall health and wellness to decrease
fall risks. The screenings will take place from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, December 5, at Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue, in Room 4. The Elderly Affairs Committee will provide a continental breakfast. For more information, visit www.miamilakesfl.gov/eac.
Miami Lakes Neighborhood Improvement Committee will host a Code Compliance Community Meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 6, in Town Hall’s Council Chambers, 6601 Main Street. A presentation will be given
by the Town’s Code Enforcement Department to inform residents on how to keep the Miami Lakes community growing beautifully. For more information on the event, visit www.miamilakesfl.gov/nic.
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ensure that bicycles are not obstructing pedestrian or motor vehicle traffic. SPIN users and the general public can report bikes obstructing the public right of way 24/7 via the website or the app. SPIN will then dispatch a ground operations member to deal with the problem. For information about the SPIN Bike-Sharing Program, or need SPIN Bike support, visit www.spin.pm and click the Chat Now icon. SPIN Bike Support is also available SPIN BIKE-SHARING is now available in the Town of Miami through the SPIN mobile app. Lakes.
TOWN OF MIAMI LAKES NOTICE IS HEREWITH GIVEN that meetings of the Town Council of the Town of Miami Lakes, Florida, and its committees, have been scheduled for the following dates, times and locations:
Economic Development Committee Meeting Tuesday, December 5, 5:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Town Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 5, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.
Youth Activities Task Force Meeting Wednesday, December 6, 7:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Cultural Affairs Committee Meeting Thursday, December 7, 7:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Planning & Zoning Board Meeting Tuesday, December 12, 6:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.
Elderly Affairs Committee Meeting Wednesday, December 13, 8:30 AM Miami Lakes Optimist Clubhouse, 6411 N.W. 162 Street, M. Lakes, Fla. Education Advisory Board Meeting Thursday, December 14, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.
In accordance with the provisions of F. S. Section 286.0105, should any person seek to appeal any decision made by the Council with respect to any matter considered at these meetings, such person will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made; which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommodation to participate in the proceedings should call Town Hall at (305) 364-6100, no later than (2) days prior to the proceeding for assistance. Please be advised that two or more Councilmembers may be in attendance at the above events/meetings. This Notice dated November 24, 2017 at Miami Lakes, Fl. Gina Inguanzo, Town Clerk
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DECEMBER 1, 2017 THE MIAMI LAKER
In November, R&L Schuck, CPAs celebrated its third anniversary of opening its Miami Lakes office and its expansion of services to a wider range of clients. “Our mission is to provide professional accounting and finance services with excellence and care, understanding the clients concerns and establishing bonds of trust and respect that will endure. Three years is a small milestone and we look forward to many more,” said Rafael J. Schuck, the firm’s managing partner. R&L Schuck CPAs was founded by Rafael and Leonor Schuck in 2006 to provide accounting and consulting services to business organizations in South Florida under the name of R&L Group, CPA. As the economic landscape changed, the partners looked for ways to increase the firm’s offering. On November, 14 2014, it acquired the client portfolio of a Miami Lakes based Certified
Public Accounting firm which traced its origins back to the 1980’s, starting a new era. “We are very happy with our decision,” said Rafael. “Buying an existing firm seemed a risky move at the time, but we were confident that with our dedication to excellent service, we would succeed. Rafael is a graduate of Bentley University and Florida International University and a Certified Public Accountant since 1985. He started his career with the “Big 4” CPA firms, Ernst & Young and Price Waterhouse-Coopers. Throughout his career he has worked for private organizations in various capacities including CFO. His experience in private and public accounting allows him to understand businesses of all sizes. Leonor is a graduate of the University of Puerto Rico and a Certified Public Accountant since 1982. She started her career with Ernst & Young where she served in a variety of
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Goleman’s Giving Gators, with partners, distribute holiday meals
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BARBARA GOLEMAN HIGH SCHOOLʼS Giving Gators, in collaboration with Mayor Manny Cid and Councilmember Marilyn Ruano and community partners, distributed Thanksgiving meals to famlies within all six Miami Lakes schools. The group expressed appreciation to Rudy Hernandez and Denis Brenes of Nu World Title, LLC, Marcos Cabral of PRMG Doral, Jose Conde of American Bancshares Mortgage, Costco of Miami Lakes and Sir Speedy of Miami Lakes. Pictured at Barbara Goleman are (from left) Daylin Garcia of Giving Gators, Goleman aassistant principal Robert Inza, students Christian Lamas, Alexander Arencibia, Lazaro Castro, Brenes, students Krystal Forshee, Merly Lopez and Josue Rodriguez, Goleman principal Joaquin Hernandez, Jose Conde, student Andes Garcia, community volunteer Ed Ruiz, Ruano, Miami Lakes police officer Robin Amador, student Mario Padilla, and Cid.
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lack of healthy eating options in Miami Lakes.” Speakers will include Rodriguez, Urrego, Dr. D of the Joint Chiropractor FL and Nicole Alarcon, Miami Lakes resident and certified personal nutritionist and personal training. Alarcon is known around town for her FitLikeMe bootcamps which take place at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West. “This is about having a community that says ‘let’s do this together’ so that people can really make life changes not just quick fixes for their body and health,” said Rodriguez. “We are not going on a campaign against ‘Pan con Bistec.’ People love their culture, and they love their food, and we aren’t asking anyone to abandon their culture, we want to make an easy transition in healthier options and moderation of certain foods. What I really hope to see out of this is inspiration for long-term change and for Miami Lakes to be an example for surrounding cities.” Tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased at under www.eventbrite.com “Women in Wellness.” For more information visit www. luminamassage.com.
The Keyes Company announced that Elizabeth Reisgo has joined the staff of its Miami Lakes office on Main Street. Reisgo is an experienced topproducing associate that comes
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The Main Street Players (MSP) present Iphigenia in Aulis, the first show of the theatre group’s 2017/2018 season and the second production performed in Spanish. Iphigenia in Aulis runs December 1-17, at the Main Street Playhouse, 6766 Main Street, with performances Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. The talented cast and crew have worked tirelessly, putting in many hours to bring the show to life. MSP has a reputation of producing quality shows in English, and is proud to be equally adept at producing shows in Spanish. The Greeks have assembled their army at the port of Aulis in a battle against Troy. However, the ships cannot set sail unless King Agamemnon, commander of the army, sacrifices his eldest daughter, Iphigenia, to the god-
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dess Artemis. Iphigenia is brought into the port under the false pretense that she is to marry decorated fighter Achilles, but she, her mother, and the ostensible groom-to-be will soon discover the truth. The show is directed by Isaac Polanco, with Daniel Nieves as the production manager. Tickets are $30 for adults and $25 for students, seniors, and military personnel. Theatre League members $20 with I.D. at the door only. Use the promotion code EARLY BIRD to get a discount. Promotion code valid until December 1, 2017. Tickets may be purchased in advance at www.mainstreetplayers.com, or at the box office 60 minutes prior to showtime. For more information contact Patty Fernandez at 786-3447551.
Miami Lakes Realtor Fernando Arencibia Jr. gets RE/MAX Hall of Fame award Fernando Arencibia Jr., with RE/MAX Realty 1, has received the RE/MAX Hall of Fame Award which honors successful agents who have earned more than $1 million in commissions during their careers with the company. “Fernando’s tireless dedication to serving his clients, consumers, and our community has allowed him to achieve this high honor,” said Edward Rodriguez, Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Realty 1 and RE/MAX Unique Realty of Miami Lakes. “Winning this award is a significant accomplishing and we’re extremely proud that
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THE CAST of Iphigenia in Aulis at the Main Street Playhouse includes (from left) Rosalyn Tavarez, Camila Rodriguez, Steven Salgado, Noelia Villaroel, Nicolas Szantos, Alejandro Milián, Tamara Melián, Jen Gasca, Carlos Mena, Ybeth Marin, director Isaac Polanco, and Photo credit Dennis J. Lyzniak. Guccylenny Martinez.
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Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs that are available for the public during December: For Children and Families: Talking is Teaching. Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers en dos idiomas – Join the branch for bilingual stories, songs and activities for toddlers. Best for ages 18 months to 3 years old. Space is limited. Scheduled for 11 a.m. on Thursdays, December 7 and 14. STEM Saturdays – An Edible Experiment - Make Your Own Ice Cream. Make real ice cream with rock salt and other ingredients while learning about chemistry. An interactive lesson and hands-on activities with FIU undergraduate and medical students for ages 5-15 years old. Meets at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 2. Science in the City – Enjoy hands-on lessons infused with experiments to spark interest in STEM. Each new lesson builds upon the previous lesson. For ages 8-18 years old. Space is limited so contact branch to register. Meets at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 16. Movies and Stories for Kids – Call or visit the branch for listings of favorite movies to be enjoyed with family and friends. Presented by the Town of Miami Lakes Education Advisory board at 3 p.m. on Wednesdays, December 6 and 13. Paws to Read – A reading program that aims to improve the literacy skills of children
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through the assistance of therapy dogs who serve as literacy mentors. Parents may bring a book or choose one from the library’s collection at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 9. Homeschool Science Class – Children learn how to create different science projects. Space is limited. Contact branch to register. Scheduled at noon on December 20. iLUMA (inter-generational literacy using music and art) is an arts integration program that combines music, literature, world culture and art with reading comprehension, memory and listening skills. Program is open to children from VPK to 5th grade and seniors looking to improve their memory skills. Presented by the South Florida Chamber Ensemble at 11 a.m. ton Wednesday, December 20. Library Lego Club – Imagination is key as participants build and create with LEGO. All ages are welcome at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 23. For Teens: Dungeons and Dragons Club - Play this fantasy role playing game and create your own adventure. For ages 13 and up at 5:30 p.m. on Mondays, December 11 and 18. Teen Club – Play video games, watch anime, draw, play Dungeons & Dragons, or discuss books at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 12. Hour of Code – Learn basics of coding and engage in computer science activities in a
casual and stress-free environment. Space is limited. Contact branch to register. Best of ages 10 and up at 5 p.m. on Monday, December 4. P2PU Presents Learning Circles – A study group designed for people who would like to take online courses while interacting with fellow learners. Featured course: “The Rise of Superheroes and Their Impact on Pop Culture.” To register, visit https://learningcircles. p2pu.org/en/signup/miamilakes-library-411/register. Meets at 4 p.m. on Tuesdays, December 5, 12 and 19. Teen Club Presents: Movie Night – Event features holiday SUSHI CHEFS from Samurai and Benihana taught young themed anime episodes at 5:30 Miami Lakes Branch Library patrons how to make California rolls during an interactive program on November 18. p.m. on Tuesday, December 5. Chess Club – Sharpen skills Book Discussion Group – agency from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. by playing other fans of this classic game at 3 p.m. on Call or visit the branch for this on Wednesday, December 27. Miami Lakes Branch Library Wednesdays, December 6, 13, month’s title. Scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, is located at 6699 Windmill 20 and 27. Gate Road and is open Monday Writing With Culture – A December 19. Mario Diaz-Balart Outreach and Tuesday from noon to 8 writing workshop led by Table – A member of p.m., and Wednesday through acclaimed author Pablo Cartaya Congressman Mario Diaz- Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. designed to inspire attendees to come up with original stories Balart’s staff will be available The branch is closed on from their culture and apply it to discuss federal issues and Sundays. For more information, in their creative work. Everyone address any concerns a con- call 305-822-6520. has a unique vice and story to stituent may have with a federal share at this workshop at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 16. Get CONTROL Of For Adults: Meditation Classes – Join in Your for meditation derived from Raja Yoga, a discipline that Our advertising professionals helps develop inner calm, clear can help your business grow. thinking and personal well being. Scheduled for 11 a.m. on Fridays, December 1, 8, 15, 22 305-817-4015 and 29.
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A GROUP OF VOLUNTEERS for State Senator Rene Garcia and Miami-Dade County Commission Chairman Esteban Bovo Jr., recently loaded up an entire container full of hurricane relief supplies that were shipped off to hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico. The island was hit by back-to-back hurricanes in September, as residents are still struggling to find water, food and shelters. Univision Noticias, UPS, and Clinical Medical Service, Inc., provided the materials and Advanced Auto Parts allowed the group to use its store front to collect the container full of hurricane relief supplies.
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Economic Dev. Com. Dec. 5 5:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center Town Council Meeting Dec. 5 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center Youth Activities Task Force Dec. 6 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center Cultural Affairs Com. Dec. 7 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center Planning & Zoning Board Dec. 12 6:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center Elderly Affairs Com. Dec. 13 8:30 am M.L. Opti. Club H. Education Adv. Board Dec. 14 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center Homeowners Organizations Lake Elizabeth December 4 7:00 pm MCCC Silvercrest North December 4 7:00 pm MCCC Royal Palm Estates December 7 7:00 pm MCCC Lake Carol December 7 7:30 pm MCCC Silvercrest North December 11 7:00 pm MCCC Loch Ness December 11 7:30 pm MCCC Silvercrest South December 12 7:00 pm MCCC Loch Lomond East December 13 7:00 pm MCCC Lake Cynthia December 13 7:30 pm MCCC Windmill Gate December 14 7:00 pm MCCC Loch Andrews December 18 7:00 pm MLOP Loch Isle December 18 7:00 pm MLOP Lake Glenn Ellen December 19 730 pm MCCC Serenity Point December 20 7:00 pm MCCC Royal Oaks December 20 7:30 pm MCCC Regatta Pointe December 21 7:00 pm MCCC Gramercy Park December 21 7:00 pm MCCC Lake Elizabeth December 25 7:00 pm MCCC Fountain Park December 25 7:30 pm MCCC Lake Martha December 26 6:30 pm MCCC Loch Lomond West December 26 7:30 pm MCCC Villa Vizcaya December 27 7:30 pm MCCC Anchorage December 28 7:00 pm MCCC Lake Sandra December 28 7:30 pm MCCC Miami Lakes Clubs, Professional & Volunteer Groups M.L. Garden Club Mon. Dec, 25 7:00 pm MCCC M.L. Bridge Club Mondays 11:30 am MCCC MLCA Bridge Club Thursdays 11:00 am MCCC M.L. Quilting Club Tuesdays 11:15 am MCCC M.L. Kiwanis 2nd/4th Thurs 6:30 pm Pamper.Chef M.L. Toastmasters 1st/3rd Tues. ML Educ. Center M.L. Lions Club 1st/3rd Tues, 7:00 pm Bev. Hills.
MCCC: Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Ave. RACC: Robert Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Ave. MLOP is Miami Lakes Optimist Park, 6411 N.W. 162 Street MLYC is Miami Lakes Youth Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive E. MLPW is Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue
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Town’s Holiday Storytelling event scheduled for Sunday, December 3
If your kids are hearing sleigh bells, it must mean Mrs. Claus is on her way to visit Miami Lakes. The Cultural Affairs Committee will present the 17th annual Holiday Storytelling in Town Hall’s Council Chambers, 6601 Main Street, from 2 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, December 3. Kids will have a chance to meet Mrs. Claus as she per-
forms some favorite holiday jingles. All attendees will also receive books provided by the Town’s Education Advisory Board (EAB). Miami Lakes residents with children under the age of 5 will also have an opportunity to register for the free Imagination Library Program, also funded by the EAB.
Classes and Recreation Calendar
The Town of Miami Lakes has scheduled the following classes and recreation activities through December 17:
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Ballet 1 Ages 5-7 Mondays Ballet 2 Ages 7-9 Mondays Ballet 3 Ages 9-11 Wednesdays Ballet 4 Ages 11-16 Wednesdays Bricks4Kidz [$] Ages 5-12 Mondays Code Explorers [$] Ages 5-10 Tuesdays Code Explorers for Homeschoolers [$] Ages 5-10 Tuesdays Guitar & Violin [$] Ages 7-12 Wednesdays
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Jazz 1 Ages 5-7 Tuesdays 4:30 pm MCCC Jazz 2 Ages 7-9 Tuesdays 5:30 pm MCCC Jazz 3 Ages 9-11 Thursdays 4:30 pm MCCC Jazz 4 Ages 11-16 Thursdays 5:30 pm MCCC Just Run Ages 5-14 Tues.Thurs. 4:30 pm MLPW Keyboard Class Ages 8-17 Thursdays 6:00 pm MLYC Martial Arts Tots Ages 6-8 Mon./Wed. 4:30 pm MCCC Martial Arts Beginners Ages 7-9 Mon.Wed. 5:30 pm MCCC Martial Arts Intermediate Ages 8-10 Tues./Thurs. 4:30 pm MCCC Martial Arts Advanced Ages 11-16 Tues./Thurs. 5:30 pm MCCC Open Hang Nights (Themed Nights) Ages 11-17 Select Wed./Fri. 6:00 pm MLYC YMCA After School Care [$] Ages K-8th Grade 2:00 to 6:00 pm RACC YMCA After School Care [$] Ages K-8th Grade 2:00 to 6:00 pm MLYC
(Adult Programs) Boot Camp by Fit Like Me Miami [$] T/Th 18+ Boot Camp by Fit Like Me Miami [$] S 18+ Open Play Dominoes Mon. to Fri. 18+ Line Dancing 18+ Tues./Thurs. Painting 1 18+ Fridays Painting 2 18+ Fridays Painting 3 18+ Wednesdays Spanish Advanced Conversational 18+ Mon./Wed. Spanish Intermediate 18+ Tues./Thurs. Yoga 1 18+ Mon./Wed. Yoga 2 [$] 18+ Tues./Thurs. Yoga in the Park 18+ Saturdays
6:30 pm MLPW 10:00 am MLPW 6:30 pm RACC 11:00 am MCCC 9:00 am MCCC 12:30 pm MCCC 10:00 am RACC 6:00 pm MCCC 6:00 pm MCCC 7:45 am MCCC 7:45 am MCCC 9:00 am MLPW
(55+ Senior Programs) Arts & Crafts Mon. (Ages 55+) 12 noon MCCC Computers (English) T/Th (Ages 55+) 9 & 11:15 am MCCC Computers (Spanish) M/W (Ages 55+) 9 & 11:00 am MCCC Knitting/Crocheting T/Th (Ages 55+) 1:00 pm MCCC Sewing T/Th (Ages 55+) 1:30 pm MCCC Tai Chi Mon.-Th. (Ages 55+) 9:00 am MCCC MCCC: Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Ave. RACC: Robert Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Ave. MLOP is Miami Lakes Optimist Park, 6411 N.W. 162 Street MLYC is Miami Lakes Youth Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive E. MLPW is Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue Shula’s GC is Shula’s Golf Club, 7601 Miami Lakes Drive
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STU men’s soccer team racks up multiple Sun Conference awards PAGE 18
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The St. Thomas University Men's Soccer team, the regular season Sun Conference champions, were the biggest winners as well at The Sun Conference Men's Soccer Awards Banquet at the Fernandez Family Center. The Bobcats collected four of the six major awards, had nine players named to AllConference teams and 12 student-athletes named to the Academic All-Sun Conference team. Federico Moronell was named The Sun Conference Player of the Year, The Sun Conference Offensive Player of the Year and First-Team All-Conference. The graduate student from Buenos Aires, Argentina, led The Sun Conference with 15 goals on the season and ranked fifth nationally in goals scored per game (1.15). He also led the conference in goals-per-game, points-per-game, and gamewinning goals. Earlier this season, Moronell was also named the NAIA Player of the Week for the week of September 4. Senior Connor Christie, a senior from Gilwern, Wales, was
named The Sun Conference Defensive Player of the Year and a First-Team All-Conference performer. Christie came on strong at the end of the season with four shutouts in STU's last five matches. He led the conference in goals-against average (1.17), while recording 17 saves in nine matches. Christie also was a two-time Sun Conference Defensive Player of the Week recipient earlier this season. In addition to Moronell and Christie, defenders Harry Molyneaux and Santeri Bergman along with midfielder Tomas Greco, were named First-Team All-Conference bringing STU's total to five players on the First-Team. Molyneaux and Bergman led a defense that held conference opponents to just three goals in 10 league matches. Greco controlled the midfield all season for the Bobcats and totaled 16 points with five goals and six assists on the season. Earlier this season, Bergman also won Sun Conference Player of the Week awards on two different
occasions. Forward Konstantinos Mylonas and midfielder Jon Quintana were each named Second-Team All-Conference. Mylonas ranked second on the team this season in goals (10) and points (24). Quintana scored three goals on the season and was a consistent force in the midfield for the Bobcats. Midfielder Fabian Heinrich and forward Pablo Gil were each named Honorable Mention All-Conference. Heinrich, a graduate student and team captain, provided leadership and important minutes in the midfield all year. Gil scored seven goals and recorded five assists on the season. Gil was also named a Sun Conference Player of the Week earlier this season. Head coach Felix Mats was named Sun Conference Coach of the Year. Mats wins the award after leading the Bobcats to a 12-1-1 overall record, including a perfect 9-0 record in regular-season Sun Conference play en route to The Sun Conference regular-season championship.
TOP AWARD WINNERS at Sun Conference Soccer Awards banquet were St. Thomas players Federico Moronell (left) and Connor Christie (right) with head coach Felix Mats who was named Sun Conference Coach of the Year.
University School defeats Pace football team in Regional final 42-39 Following a seven-year playoff drought, Monsignor Edward Pace High School’s football team looked good in the regional quarterfinal and semifinal games. Then, the Spartans were seeking revenge against University School which beat Pace earlier in the regular season. But Pace let their fans down again, as the Sharks defeated the Spartan’s 42-39 in the Regional
4-4A final game. Top national recruit running back Kenny McIntosh embarrassed Pace’s defense, as he ran for 243 yards on 25 carries and scored five touchdowns. Pace scored 22 unanswered points in the fourth quarter but University scored 13 points to seal the victory and advanced to the Class 4A state semifinal to face defending state champion Cocoa.
Hialeah Miami Lakes High’s Robotics Teams recently competed against 60 other high schools in the 2017 VEX Robotics Challenge, finishing in the top 10 of the tournament. The event brought STEM skills to life by tasking teams of students with designing and building a robot to play against other teams in a game-based engineering challenge. Students are called future American inventors. Classroom STEM concepts are put to the test as students learn lifelong skills in teamwork, leadership and communi-
cations. Tournaments are held yearround at the regional, state and national levels with the opportunity to compete at the VEX Robotics World Championship each April.
Hialeah Miami Lakes High’s robotics team competes in VEX Robotics Challenge
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Miami Lakes Chevrolet announces sponsorship for M. L. United Soccer Club The Miami Lakes United Soccer Club has just scored a sponsorship with Miami Lakes Chevrolet. The Soccer Club and the Miami Lakes Auto Mall dealership joined forces with the national Chevrolet Youth Soccer program to provide new equipment, invitations to free instructional clinics, and an opportunity for community members to earn donations for their lease via a test drive fundraiser. “Playing the game of soccer helps kids develop skills like leadership, cooperation and sportsmanship while bringing families and communities together to show their support, said Alex Oharriz for Miami Lakes Chevrolet. “Miami Lakes Chevrolet and Chevrolet Youth Soccer are proud to participate in a sport that brings so many smiles to kids and families in the Miami Lakes area. Chevrolet believes that in play, there are possibilities and supports the spirit of teamwork that soccer instills in its players.” This year marks Chevrolet’s Youth Soccer program’s eighth year, and since its introduction has helped aid local teams, benefiting young people in commu-
nities where Chevrolet’s customers live, work and play. In 2016, more than 600 Chevrolet dealers participated across the country. Miami Lakes Chevrolet will present the teams with kits that include useful items such as equipment bags, pop-up goals, soccer balls, and Chevrolet Youth Soccer T-shirts. The sponsorship also includes youth clinics featuring instructors from UK Elite. In addition, Miami Lakes Chevrolet will present a check representing a one-time monetary contribution to Miami Lakes United Soccer Club. Sponsored leagues across the country will have the chance to earn additional funds as community members take test drives at their partnering dealership to help support the league. “Chevrolet vehicles are designed and built for families, safety and fun, so we encourage young people and their parents to make a Chevrolet the official vehicle of their household,” said Oharriz. For more information about Chevrolet Youth Soccer, visit www.chevrolet.com/youthsports.
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St. Thomas University student-athletes Sarah Bomkamp and Susana Gutierrez have qualified for the 2017 NAIA Women's Cross Country National Championships at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site in Vancouver, Washington. Bomkamp and Gutierrez, both First-Team All-Conference performers, were two of 92 individuals to qualify for the event which also features 36 teams. The two Bobcat runners earned their spot in the National Championships after strong seasons capped off by impressive performances at the Sun Conference Championships where STU finished runner up as a team. Bomkamp, a junior from Greensboro, N.C. and a twotime Sun Conference Runner of the Week this season, ran a 19:13.0 in the Sun Conference Championships 5K race held last weekend in Ave Maria, Florida. Gutierrez, a sophomore from St. Brendan High School in Miami., finished seventh at the conference championships with a 5K time of 19:22.6. Bomkamp and Gutierrez became the first Women's Cross Country runners from St. Thomas University to qualify for the NAIA National Championships since Guadalupe "Lupe" Merlos in 2003.
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One day after being named to the Conference USA InTouch Credit Union All-Academic Team, Florida International University men’s soccer player Luca Giovine was named to the 2017 College Sports Information Directors of America Academic All-District men's soccer First Team. The teams recognize the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances athletically and in the classroom. Giovine, who has posted a 3.76 GPA while majoring in accounting and finance, appeared in 15 games for the Panthers as a forward, starting in three. The Roselle, Illinois native, recorded four points on the year, including one goal and two assists.
The lone goal of the season came during the 5-0 shutout of North Florida. His first assist on the year came during the 2-1 win at UAB, when he connected with junior Santiago Patino to take in the lead in the 14th minute. His second assist came in timely fashion when he set up redshirt-freshman Alessandro Campoy with only two seconds left in the 3-1 win over Old Dominion. A member of the FIU Honors College, this is his second consecutive year receiving C-USA All-Academic honors. Giovine has also been named to the Commissioner's Academic honor roll for the last three years, has earned the Commissioner's Medal for the last two years, and has made Dean's List in all seven semesters at FIU.
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Our Lady of the Lakes hosted fourth annual Cross Country Invitational at Pace
OUR LADY OF THE LAKES CATHOLIC SCHOOL recently hosted its fourth annual Cross Country Invitational at Monsignor Edward Pace High School. The event featured 22 schools in the All Catholic Conference. The Cheetahs ran a good overall race as they had several runners who finished in the top ten in their respective races. Students, teachers, faculty staff and parents were on hand to volunteer and cheer on the Our Lady of the Lakes runners.
FIU men’s soccer team loses tournament semi-final
After an 11-day break, the No. 8-ranked and top-seeded Florida International University men's soccer team took the pitch in the semifinals of the 2017 Conference USA Tournament, as the Panthers team was in a dogfight before dropping a tough 3-1 decision to the No. 4seed Charlotte at the ODU Soccer Complex in Norfolk, Virginia. The loss snaps the Panthers' 15-match unbeaten streak, the second longest in school history. FIU drops to 11-1-4 on the
year while the 49ers improve to 8-4-6. FIU struck first in the 12th minute when Paul Maries took a soft touch from reigning C-USA Player of the Year, Santiago Patino, and beat Charlotte goalkeeper Elliot Panicco to make the score 1-0. It was Marie's seventh goal of the season for the C-USA first team member. Charlotte got the equalizer in the 24th minute when Daniel Bruce fed Marco Sunol-Rojas and he buried a shot past FIU's Hugo Fauroux.
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St. Thomas men’s soccer team wins NAIA first round THE MIAMI LAKER
St. Thomas University men’s soccer team (14-1-1) defeated Truett McConnell (16-4-2) 2-0 in the opening round of the NAIA National Championship last week at Bobcat Field. With the win, the Bobcats advance to the NAIA National Championships Round of 16 at the 2017 NAIA men's Soccer National Championship final site in Delray Beach, Florida. It marked the first time in school history that the STU men's soccer team won an NAIA Opening Round game. Tomas Greco scored the game-winning goal in the 27th minute. Greco then provided the assist to Pedro Silva who scored to give the Bobcats a 2-0 lead in the 78th minute. For Greco, it marked his sixth goal of the season and his teambest eighth assist of the year. For Silva, the goal was his third of the year. Goalkeeper Connor Christie and the Bobcat defense shut out the Bears for the full 90 minutes. Christie recorded five saves, including two spectacular diving stops on TMU’s one-onone opportunities.
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The Bobcat’s defense held the Bears to just nine total shots, and only three shots in the second half, en route to STU's ninth shutout in 16 games this season. It marked the third consecutive shutout for Christie and the Bobcats, all coming in postseason play. Dating back to the regular season. STU has registered shutouts in six of its last seven contests. The Bobcats continued their staggering goal differential on the season. STU has now outscored opponents 54-12 on the year. Next up for the Bobcats was a match in the round of 16 against either Mobile (Ala.) or Houston-Victoria (Texas) on November 28 at the Seacrest Soccer Complex in Delray Beach, the final site of the ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITYʼS men’s soccer team celebrates NAIA National Championships. NAIA National Championship competition in Delray Beach. The NAIA opening round victory comes on the heels of the Bobcats wiinning the Sun Conference Tournament Championship, sweeping both the regular season and conference tournament championship with a perfect record in league play. Do not forget “Tis the Season the holiday season by dropping of Giving!” off toy donations at Town Hall, Miami Lakes is hosting a Toy 6601 Main Street, through Drive benefiting the U.S. Friday, December 15. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Objectives of Toys for Tots are Tots. to help less fortunate children Residents are encouraged to throughout the United States brighten a child’s spirits during experience the joy of Christmas,
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St. Thomas women’s cross country team finishes as runner-up in Sun Conference The St. Thomas University’s women's cross country team capped off a memorable 2017 season, finishing runner-up at the Sun Conference Championships at Ave Maria University. The Bobcats placed five runners in the top 10 to lead STU to the runner up finish. Sarah Bomkamp (19:13.0), a First-Team All-Conference performer and a two-time Sun Conference Player of the Week selection, was the highest placing Bobcat with a fifth place finish. Susana Gutierrez was named a First-Team All-Conference selection as well after finishing seventh with a 5K time of 19:22.6. Sofia Young finished ninth with a 19:41.5 and Andrea
Peterson was tenth with a 19:43.5. Young and Peterson were named Second-Team AllConference. STU finished second out of nine teams with a combined top-5 time of 19:40.5. Southeastern won the event with a 19:22.1, while SCAD Savannah finished third. A total of five individual awards were garnered by the Bobcats with Bomkamp and Gutierrez earning First-Team All-Conference; Young and Peterson being named SecondTeam All-Conference; and Peterson earning Academic AllConference honors. The Bobcats qualified for the NAIA National Championships, which started last week.
FIU soccer players named to AllTournament Conference USA team
Despite the Panther’s 3-1 loss to Charlotte in the semifinals in the 2017 Conference USA tournament, Florida International University men’s soccer player Paul Marie and Marvin Hezel were named to the AllTournament team. Marie scored the lone goal for FIU in the 12th minute against Charlotte, when he took a soft touch from junior Santiago Pantino, and beat goalkeeper Elliot Panic to make the score 10. It was his seventh goal for the season. On the defensive end, Hezel assisted the Panthers in keeping the match tied at one apiece throughout the first half. The 49ers took the lead in the second half when they scored in the 77th minute to make the game 21. The insurance goal for Charlotte came with only 21 seconds left in regulation, which finalized the score at 3-1.
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Pace High students collect over a ton and a half of food during annual drive By Raquel Edmundson Special to The Miami Laker The Pace High School community continued its annual tradition of collecting food for its annual Tons of Love food drive. Beginning in October, Pace students, parents, teachers, staff, alumni, and friends began to gather non-perishable and canned food items to benefit the needy in South Florida. Similar to past years, the collected tally equalled over a tonand-a-half of food. On November 17, the Pace student body celebrated the col-
lective efforts in the annual Thanksgiving/Tons of Love Mass. Following the mass, the Pace community and student organizations were recognized for their service and for the aid that will benefit local organizations. The junior Class of 2019 also won the coveted Tons of Love trophy for the third year in a row as the class who donated the most food during the drive. The food donated goes out to ministries, pantries, and food banks across South Florida.
MEMBERS of Pace's junior Class of 2019 receive the Tons of Love Trophy for collecting the most food during the annual Thanksgiving food drive.
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FIU’s men’s and women’s cross country/track teams recognized as All-Academic programs THE MIAMI LAKER
Florida International University men's and women's cross country/track and field teams have been recognized by the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) as All-Academic programs. In all, 360 NCAA Division I teams - 218 women's and 142 men's - were honored for their academics by the USTFCCCA. During the 2016-17 academic year, the FIU’s women's team posted a cumulative grade point average of 3.013 while the men's team recorded a 3.001 cumulative GPA. FIU's track and field programs also enjoyed tremendous success on the track this season, leading to the best season under head coach Ryan Heberling. The Panthers had a schoolrecord seven student-athletes advance to the NCAA East Regional Prelims during the outdoor season, with two, Clarissa Cutliff and Chris Sullivan, qualifying for the NCAA Championships in the high jump. Cutliff finished the year earning AllAmerican honors during both the indoor and outdoor campaign's in the high jump.
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HML Legal Studies students honored at Model UN forum
HIALEAH MIAMI LAKES HIGH Legal Studies Academy students (from left) Geraldo Basallo, Akil Cole and Daniel Miro were recently recognized for a phenomenal performance at the Knight’s Model United Nations conference hosted by the University of Central Florida’s United Nations Association. The conference prepares high school students for a MUN career by teaching parliamentary procedure all while having a competitive and exciting atmosphere for delegates both new and experienced. Basallo, Cole and Miro were among 400 delegates from about 20 schools who learned international studies, human rights and current events, and polished their skills in writing, public speaking and diplomacy.
Applications now open at Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy
The application process has started for acceptance into Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy, a full Magnet Program with a focus on Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The school invites dedicated and eager students from 5th10th grade to apply at www.mast3.com up until the deadline on January 15, 2018. Students at Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy focus on extensive learning in the areas of Life Science, Natural Science and Computer Science. Every student has the opportunity to work on their own genuine research projects and operate real science labs on a daily basis. Each school year, students in grades 8-11 are exposed to a triple dose of science through their traditional science class, a research class and a class dedicated to science labs. Students are also exposed to critical thinking through the extensive study of the nature of
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Mater Academy’s STEM students win first place at Miami Heat Challenge Day
MATER ACADEMYʼS STEM students recently took home first place in the second annual Miami Heat STEM Challenge Day, which took place at the American Airlines Arena. The students’ winning project was building a robot which can dribble a basketball the most times in one minute. The Lionbots rose to the challenge and out dueled a host of middle schools from Miami-Dade and Broward counties.
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FIU’s Andrea Lazaro takes In Memoriam: winner’s title at 2017 ITA Longtime resident National Fall Tennis On November 9, longtime Miami Lakes resident and Championship competition Miami native William “Bill”
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Florida International University senior Andrea Lazaro recently defeated Duke's Samantha Harris 5-7, 6-3, 6-3 to take the title at the 2017 Oracle ITA National Fall Tennis Championships at the Indian Wells Tennis Facility in Indian Wells, California. Ranked No. 29 in the preseason Oracle/ITA National Rankings, Lazaro won her 13th match of the fall with her latest victory, ending the season with a 13-3 singles record. The tournament was the first appearance in the ITA National Fall Championships for a member of the FIU women's tennis program, and Lazaro's win marked her first career championship title. During the fall, Lazaro also successfully reached the semifinals at the ITA All-American Championships and the second round in the ITA Oracle Masters. “I feel amazing and I still cannot believe I won,” said Lazaro
ANDREA LAZARO after the final. “In today's match, I gave everything I had, I played with consistency, and I believed in myself.” With the fall season now completed, the Panthers will not take the court again for competition until January 21 when they butt heads with Kansas State.
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Noble passed away peacefully in the Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center in Miami. Noble was a member and past president of the Hialeah/Miami Springs Rotary Club. He attended Miami High, the University of Florida, then joined the US Navy during the Korean War. After the war he graduated from the University of Miami with honors. He was a proud veteran and member of the American Legion. Noble had a distinguished 35 year career with the MiamiDade School System and retired in 1990 as principal of Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High School. Noble was an avid boater, fisherman, and spent many summers diving for lobster in the Keys. He was a true nature lover always appreciating God’s gift of birds, flowers and animals of all kinds. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Alice Marie, sons Lee and David (Cindy), daughters Nancy (Jordan) McClellan, and Carol (Charlie) Dittmar. Other survivors include five grandchildren, Candice (Justin) Goldman, Nick (Heidi) Noble, and Ryan, Dan and Morgan Dittmar.
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Also surviving are his sister in-law Nancy Northey, his nieces and nephews and his beloved yorkie, Louie. He was predeceased by his brother,
George Noble. Donations in his honor may be sent to the United Methodist Church of Miami Lakes.
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By Raquel Edmundson Special to The Miami Laker Flapper dresses and silky suits transported audiences to a captivating era of American history as Pace Drama presented the Fall production of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby. The show, made up of 48 students on and off the stage, ran from November 14-16 and was the first production directed by Pace's new Director of Fine Arts and Theatre teacher, Marianne Martinez. As a class of 2012 Pace alumnus, Martinez reflected on the show as an experience she will
cherish for the rest of her life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not only was I able to watch one of my favorite pieces of classic literature come to life on stage, I was able to work with some of the most talented students - kids who like just me, found a home in Pace Drama.â&#x20AC;? Pace students took inspiration from the classic novel and brought the the roaring 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s back through talented acting and dancing. In addition, the students showcased their strength in technical theatre with beautifully crafted costumes and set designs. Pace's Theatre program has
become a vital part of the schools culture and Martinez reflected that â&#x20AC;&#x153;witnessing the success of this show within our school and our community fills me with joy, pride and satisfaction.â&#x20AC;? The group will present its annual musical production in the spring. The showâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s title will be announced at a later date. For more information about Monsignor Edward Paceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theatre program and upcoming events, contact mmartinez@ pacehs.com or 305-623-PACE.
Spanish Lakes Elementary faculty and students enjoy a whirlwind month including a toy drive, Career Day and Principal for a Day events Spanish Lakes Elementary experienced a whirlwind month in November with its annual canned food and toy drive, to hosting the visiting Principal of the Day volunteer. The school also hosted the annual fall Scholastic Book Fair, had students enjoy time outside during field days, celebrated honor roll students, and participated in Thanksgiving feasts in the classroom.
The students also participated in Career Day, presented their science projects, then the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Robotics Club created a robot that can dribble a ball as part of the STEM Dribble Challenge Robotics Competition that took place in the American Airlines Arena. November has been a busy and rewarding month for the school as it enters into the holiday season.
PACE HIGH SCHOOL Drama students performed The Great Gatsby in three shows November 14-16. SPANISH LAKES ELEMENTARY students participating in the STEM Dribble Challenge Robotics Competition at American Airlines Arena included (from left) STEM Club sponsor James Pruszynski, Vincent Vogel, Lia Mustelier, Daniel Caraballo, Victoria Lora, Nayeli Quintana, and (seated) Kaitlyn Diaz, Marisa Vogel.
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By Raquel Edmundson Special to the Miami Laker It was an interactive day among future innovators as 12 students from Pace High School’s AP Computer Science Principles class participated in the TEN80 Education’s STEM Innovators-in-Training Workshop. The one-day event took place at the Miami Airport Convention Center in late October where students attended workshops and sessions focused on the important aspects of innovation such as engineering, enterprise, content and leadership. Pace students participated in team-oriented challenges and had an opportunity to program circuits, fly drones, race cars and engage in other STEMrelated activities. Senior Kai Cooper said, “The STEM Workshop was really interesting. I learned different things about coding and it enhanced my interest in Computer Science.” The Computer Science Principals class is taught by Pace’s Emerging Computer Technologies Program lead teacher Hedda Falcon and is part of the school’s Signature STEM Academy program designed to prepare students interested in a career within the computer science industry.
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14800 N.W. 67 Avenue Telephone: 305-821-7274 www.miamilakesumc.net Traditional Worship Service.10:00 AM Contemporary Service..........11:30 AM (Child care and children’s/youth Sunday School during both services.)
New Testament Baptist Church The Gathering Place
6601 N.W. 167 Street Telephone: 305-558-4930 Sunday Service..........................11 AM Bible Study ............................9:45 AM Wednesday Bible Study...........7:00 PM Wednesday Youth Group.........7:00 PM
Orthodox Cathedral of Christ The Saviour
16601 N.W. 77 Court Telephone: 305-822-0437 Home of The Orthodox Book Center Sat. Vespers.................................6 PM Sun. Matins............................8:40 AM Sun. Liturgy...............................10 AM Sunday School & Inquirer Classes
Palm Springs United Methodist Church
5700 W. 12 Avenue Telephone: 305-821-3232 Worship Service...................10:45 AM
Voice for Jesus
Cobb Miami Lakes Theatre #11 6711 Main Street 305-818-0565 Sunday service......................10:00 AM Youth service.........................10:00 AM Children services...................10:45 AM (Nursery provided)
(Editor’s Note: All information provided by individual houses of worship. Confirm service times by telephone.
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Monsignor Pace students celebrate Grandparent’s Day with annual Mass and breakfast on Nov. 2 By Raquel Edmundson Special to The Miami Laker In recognition of the special connection shared between children and grandparents, Pace High School hosted the annual Grandparents Mass and Breakfast on Thursday, November 2. The Grandparents Day morning celebration, which had been rescheduled from September due to Hurricane Irma, was held in the school’s chapel and was attended by nearly 30 students and their family members. The celebrant on the mass, Father Elvis A. Gonzalez spoke warmly to the families in both English and Spanish. He spoke about the importance of making every second count with loved ones while we
are still able to share our time with them. During an emotional moment of the mass, the students were asked to stand and offer a genuine embrace and a sincere message of “I love you” with their grandparents; as for many, the most difficult part about life is realizing that the opportunities to say meaningful words are PACE HIGH STUDENTS gathered to celebrate in an annual mass and breakfast taken for granted and missed. on November 2 in honor of Grandparent’s Day. The moving morning mass was followed by an invitation to all families to join in a light breakfast in the campus’ Administration Building. Grandparents were able to LASSIFIED DVERTISING relax and share a few special moments with their grandchildren before students began their classes for the day. FOR SALE Pre-holiday Yard Sale December 2, 2016. 6360 Simmons Street, 8 am - 1 pm. Something for everyone!
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Sunrise Presbyterian Church, located at 18400 N.W. 68 Avenue, is hosting special services for the Advent season. On December 9, the church is hosting a Children’s Christmas Program and Potluck Dinner at 6:30 p.m. On December 24, Christmas Eve, the Chancel Choir will perform a Christmas Cantata at the 10 a.m. service and after the cantata a Candlelight Service will be held at 7 p.m. For more information call 305-821-5841.
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The Zonta Club of Miami Lakes is offering a $250 scholarship to a young woman currently enrolled in an accredited Florida PACE High School program. The purpose of the scholarship is to improve the “Status of Women” consistent with the mission of Zonta, and to honor fellow Zontian Amelia Earhart’s accomplishments. Applicants must demonstrate a superior academic record at a recognized Florida PACE High School with accredited courses
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and advance towards a college level degree. Amelia Earhart Scholarship Alumnae have gone on to become astronauts, aerospace engineers, professors, and university chancellors. Many have also become members of Zonta International to support Zonta’s efforts to provide educational opportunities for women and girls around the globe. The Miami Lakes Club can be found online at www.zontamiamilakes.org.
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