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Cars for a Cure rolls out on Main Street on Sun., April 8 By David L. Snelling The Miami Laker staff In two days, the 4th annual Miami Lakes Cars for a Cure invades Main Street, as thousands of people will gather to raise money and awareness for cancer and enjoy great entertainment, food and classic cars. The Sunday, April 8 event, sponsored by AutoNation, The Graham Companies and Miami-

Dade County Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr., is from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., and features Miami Lakes first Beer Garden with local craft beers, a pig roast and Paella. All of the proceeds will go to the University of Miami’s Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center to find a cure for the deadly disease. (Please see Page 2)

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Town Commander speaks to M.L. Chamber.......See Page 4

Council approves assigning two town officers for BGEC, MLK-8

By David L. Snelling The Miami Laker staff The police chief for MiamiDade County Public Schools ensured Miami Lakes council members that a school resource officer will be placed at each public school by next year to ensure the safety of students in the wake of the Stoneman Douglas High shooting massacre that took the lives of 17 students and teachers. Police Chief Ian Moffett also told the town’s elected voices that his department investigates all social media and personal threats among students, and monitors school cameras to stop any imminent crisis. With $400 million of state money for all Florida public schools, Moffett said his department can beef up security to

shield more than 10,000 students at the town’s schools, but the 100 school resource officers won’t finish their training, including dealing with school shootings and mental health issues, through the police academy until next year. “The proper training takes time,” Moffett said at the April 3 Town Council meeting. “It takes 6 to 12 months to hire, train and deploy the officers. The town can help us with its schools until we get our officers there.” The gap left Miami Lakes reassigning two of its own police officers at Miami Lakes K-8 Center and Bob Graham Education Center, the two schools without police protection for 3,000 students for $35,000 until the end of the

school year. The town is using the police overtime budget for the two officers. However, Miami Lakes’ Police Commander Javier Ruiz said the officers at the two schools for five to seven hours a day could have an effect on law enforcement services. He said less officers would be used for bike patrol and community policing, and the town could experience a slight spike in commercial and residential burglaries and traffic infractions. But Ruiz supports the move as a temporary solution. “It would affect our ability to police but I fully support putting officers there to do that function,” he said. (Please see Page 2)

Bob Graham Edu. Ctr. students inducted to Natl. Jr. Honor Society

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AN OUTSTANDING GROUP of dedicated scholars at Bob Graham Educational Center (BGEC) were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society on March 14. Existing members who pinned them into the group joined in the celebrations as well. Students were honored for their achievement in citizenship, service, leadership, scholarship and character. These five traits are closely interrelated and build upon one another. They form the core of a sound individual, family, society, nation and world. BGEC especially thanked sponsor Marilyn Dieppa for her commitment to this group.

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Cars for a Cure fundraiser for cancer research set on Main Street on Sunday, April 8

(Continued from Page 1) Back by popular demands is ManTrap with DJ Alex Gutierrez, who will playing live music all day. A host of classic cars will be on display and awards and gift certificates to local restaurants for winners of the People Choice Awards will be given out. For a $20 donation, participants will be able to sample many local beers and try some delicious pig and Paella. In addition, the popular Classic Cocktails truck will be on hand to serve the participants at the social occasion. Any residents interested in displaying their cars are asked to arrive before 9 a.m. and there

is a $20 registration donation that goes to the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. Roberto Alonso Jr., the event’s organizer, said this year will be bigger than in previous years. Last year, the event raised $23,853. “The people will enjoy great food and entertainment,” he said. “This year’s goal is to raise $40,000, and we need the community to participate to achieve that goal.” The Cars for a Cure event is in honor of former Miami Lakes vice mayor Roberto Alonso Sr., who had a love for classic cars and organized the first classic car show on Main Street. He died of cancer in 2013.

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School officials assure town their student safety efforts are working (Continued from Page 1) Councilmember Marilyn Ruano, however, was concerned over less police officers fighting crime and offered to move $35,000 from the town’s litigation reserves to the police overtime budget. “$35,000 is not a lot of money for the safety of 3,000 kids,” she said. But her idea was rejected. Councilmember Ceasar Mestre said the long-running lawsuit which former mayor Michael Pizzi filed against the town for attorney fees is escalating. “I’m hesitant to take money from the litigation reserves at this point,” he said. Councilmember Nelson Rodriguez said the Northwest Police District can assist the town if there’s a shortage of officers to respond to emergencies. “We would be covered,” he said. Since the Parkland shooting massacre in February, area residents have been scrambling for solutions to protect their kids while they are learning in school.

North Region Superintendent Jose Bueno told council members the school district added extra security measures to enhance their safety. He said students, teachers and administrators are now required to wear identification badges to make sure they belong on school grounds, and limit access to the facilities following dismissal time. “The steps we are taking we didn’t do in the past,” he said. Bueno said threats that are made among students are reported to schools police and Moffett and his officers subsequently investigate the perils to determine if they warrant criminal charges. “Each threat made at our schools channels over to the police chief and the officers do what they have to do,” Bueno said. Moffett, a police officer for more than 25 years, said after school treats are reported to his department, he collaborates with Miami-Dade police, the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security and obtains search warrants to enter a students’ home as part of the probe. He said the proactive approach and resources can stop any threats from occurring. “Every single threat, we follow up on no matter if it’s day or at night,” he said. “The

secret to success is the followup the next day.” Reportedly, several school treats were made in the town but Moffett didn’t want to elaborate since they are still under investigation. Moffett said he’s seeking the right school resource officers to place at the schools. Part of their duties include mental health evaluation, counseling and educating students, and building a relationship with their parents as well. “Being in the classrooms, they tell kids what to do and what not to do,” he said. Councilmember Luis Collazo, who attended the schools police strategic mapping and mental health meetings, said he’s impressed over the district’s plan to prevent threats from occurring. “I’m convinced you’re taking care of your customers,” he said. In other Town Council news: • Council members gave their initial approval for an ordinance to allow the Town Manager Selection Committee more flexibility in their decision-making process in narrowing their list to seven applicants for lawmakers to consider for the job. (Please see Page 10)

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Town Commander Major Javier Ruiz speaks at ML Chamber lunch

At the next Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce membership meeting, members and their guests will stand at attention, as Miami-Dade Police Town Commander Major Javier Ruiz will be in the building. Ruiz is the guest speaker for the event, which is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 11 at Shula’s Hotel Grand Ballroom. The organization’s monthly gathering opens for networking with lunch to follow at noon. Deadline to reserve a table is MIAMI LAKES POLICE COMMANDER Major Javier Ruiz Friday, April 6 at noon. To will be guest speaker at the Miami Lakes Chamber of reserve, call Marta Diaz at 305Commerce luncheon on April ll. 556-2212,or email mdiaz@ miamilakeschamber.com. Ruiz will discuss police busiDo you have a family member or friend that needs ness and plans to add more daily activities, exercises, socialization and care? resource officers at Miami Lakes’ schools to protect students, teachers and administration from gun violence in the wake of the Stoneman Douglas “Miami Lakes Only Adult Day Service” High shooting massacre. Ruiz knows Miami Lakes very well. With over 22 years as a police officer, he started his career with the Northwest 13965 NW 67 Avenue, Miami Lakes District, which then included Miami Lakes and the surroundwww.alwaysatyoursideadc.com ing unincorporated areas.

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During his early tenure here, he served as both a field training officer teaching and training newly hired officers and as a detective with the General Investigations Unit, investigating multiple types of crimes and apprehending criminal violators. He was promoted to Sergeant and assigned to Miami Lakes’ detached police unit after the town incorporated in 2000, and served multiple roles including uniform patrol and as a detective assigned to the general investigations unit. Ruiz also worked in Internal Affairs and conducted criminal and administrative investigations of employees of the Miami-Dade Police Department. In 2012, he was promoted to lieutenant and assigned to the Departmental Discipline Coordination, where he managed, reviewed, and coordinated all department disciplinary actions, grievances and labor management issues for the police department. Ruiz also served as Captain of the Robbery Bureau, where he was responsible for coordinating operations and ensuring complete investigation activity in cases handled by the Robbery Investigations Unit and the Street Terror Offender Program. In 2017, Ruiz returned to his old stomping ground, when he was promoted to Miami Lakes’

town Police Commander. He is currently in charge of overseeing the police officers assigned to the Miami Lakes unit, directing the daily law enforcement operations, accomplishing the town’s priorities, managing the delivery for police services, and ensuring that the policing needs of the residents are adequately met. Ruiz’s resume also includes a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Florida International University, and he graduated from the Southern Police Institute’s 73rd Command Officer’s Development Course. In addition, he completed the Miami-Dade Police Department Applied Professionalism and Leadership Program, and was awarded the MDPS’s Employee Excellence Award and Bronze Medal of Valor. Traveling is among Ruiz’s favorite hobbies while being a devoted father and husband to his daughters and wife of 18 years.

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Main Street Players opens This Random World April 13 and running to May 6

Main Street Players (MSP) located at 6766 Main Street presents This Random World by Steven Dietz opening on Friday, April 13 and running to May 6. Seven characters whose worlds intersect and collide search for deeper meaning and connection in their own lives. It follows the journey of Scottie, an aging and secretive mother, who has chosen to keep distant from her children, Beth and Tim. Beth is having a tough time connecting, while Tim is stuck in a rut. Scottie is assisted by her aide Bernadette, who struggles to connect with her younger and free-spirited sister, Rhonda. Rounding out the cast are Claire, Tim’s high school girlfriend who lives in the past, and her current boyfriend Gary, who is looking for a way out. In a world where it is more and more difficult to truly connect with another human being, This Random World is a beauti-

ful, humorous and engaging reminder to make every effort to connect to others. The show is directed by Robert Coppel, assistant directed by Clara Lyzniak, with production manager Isaac Polanco. The cast includes Fern Katz as Scottie, Robert Fritz as Tim, Melissa Almaguer as Beth, Zack Myers as Gary, Laura Marrero as Claire, Rita Joe as Bernadette, and Brianna HartCox as Rhonda. Shows are on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $30 for adults and $25 for students, seniors, and military personnel. Theatre League members/ Industry $20 with I.D. presented at door. Tickets may be purchased in advance at www.mainstreetplayers.com, or at the box office 60 minutes before show time. For more information, contact Patty Fernandez at 786-3447551.

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DONNA TORMES (sitting center front) is pictured with her “Donna Strong Support Team” also known as the Impressions Salon family during a surprise celebration party for her completion of chemotherapy and radiation treatments for Lymphoma. A master stylist at Dianne’s Impressions on Main Street since its founding in 1982, Tormes never missed a day of work during her cancer treatments. The staff all wore “Donna Strong” T-shirts and hats.

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Elderly Affairs Committee’s health workshop addresses ‘Memory Disorders’ on Tuesday, April 10

Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee (EAC) has scheduled several events during April for Miami Lakes senior citizens. Tuesday, April 10, 11 a.m. to noon – Mount Sinai Medical Center presents “Risk Factors for Memory Disorders and Alzheimer’s Disease Workshop.” EAC’s fifth health workshop will feature guest speaker Dr. Maria Greig-Gusto, house physician for the Wien Center for Alzheimer’s Disease and Memory Disorder Clinic, and supervisor of the day-to-day research operation of the Florida ADRC. The workshop will be held in Town Hall Council Chambers, 6601 Main Street. A light lunch will be served sponsored by Mount Sinai Medical Center. Interested attendees are asked to reserve by April 9 with Nathalie Garcia at 305-364-6100, or email at garcian@miamilakesfl.gov. Wednesdays, April 11 and April 25, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Lunch Bunch and Bingo, at Mary Collins Community Center, 115151 N.W. 82 Avenue. An opportunity to socialize and make new friends while having fun and enjoying

DR. MARIA GREIG-GUSTO nutritious lunches provided by Giardino Gourmet Salads. Seating is limited and reservations are required by contacting Nathalie Garcia at 305-3646100, or email to garcian@miamilakes-fl.gov. Monday, April 16, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Senior Games Bridge Tournament. Players in the 12th annual Senior Games tournament will receive a snazzy t-shirt and medals will be awarded to winners at the Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue.

Neighborhood Improvement Committee hosts Home Decor Expo on Sat., May 5

Miami Lakes Neighborhood Improvement Committee will host its inaugural Home Decor and Improvement Expo on Saturday, May 5, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. The event will offer an opportunity for residents to learn how to fix up their homes. Home improvement and interior decor related businesses and organizations are invited to exhibit, distribute literature, and provide information to the community about their services. Free visitor tickets are available at MLHomeExpo2018. eventbrite.com. Companies and individuals interested in being a vendor or sponsor need to submit a registration form by Monday, April 23. All for-profit participants must furnished a state license and certificate of insurance. Space is limited. Vendors can register at www.Bit.LY/Home Expo2018. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Community Engagement & Outreach director Clarisell De Cardenas as decardenasc@miamilakesfl.gov or 305-512-7133.

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‘Meet Me at the Park’ seeks nominations for $20,000 NRPA park improvements For the fourth consecutive year, the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is collaborating with the Walt Disney Company to help fund local park improvement projects across the country through the national “Meet Me at the Park” Earth Month campaign. The city that receives the most nominations will receive a $20,000 grant to improve a local park. From now to April 30, Miami Lakes residents will have an opportunity to nominate the Town to receive $20,000 in grant funding by visiting NRPA.org/Disney. At the end of April, the city with the most nominations will receive the funding. Everyone who nominates a city will be entered into a drawing for a GoPro Prize Pack.

During the month, a Meet Me at the Park public service campaign will be shared with audiences across Disney, including ESPN, ABC Television Network, ABC-owned and affiliate stations, Freeform, the Disney Channel, Disney XC, Disney Junior, the ABC app and other digital platforms. This Earth Month, Miami Lakes can show what parks mean to the local community by nominating the Town for the grant. Residents are asked to encourage their friends to make the nominations by taking selfies in a favorite park and using the hashtags #MeetMeAt ThePark, #Parkies, and #CelebrateEarth.

Miami Lakes Public Safety Committee (PSC) will host an Identity Theft Protection and Suspicious Behavior Reporting forum from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 14, at the Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. At 10 a.m., a panel of experts from Miami-Dade County Economic Crimes Bureau will discuss what financial information should be protected, how to protect yourself from identity

theft and fraud, and what to do if you become a victim. At 11 a.m., Miami-Dade Police Department’s Homeland Security Bureau-School Sector will discuss its “See Something, Say Something” initiative. The presentation will be followed by a question an answer session. For additional information about the PSC, or the forum, visit www.miamilakes-fl.gov/ psc.

Miami Lakes Veterans Committee, in partnership with project sponsor the Miami Lakes AutoMall, will recognize and pay tribute to the Town’s military heroes for their sacrifices with a Military Tribute Banner. Family members and loved ones may nominate an active duty service member, reservist, veteran, or retired member from any branch of the military to be

honored with a street banner with the individual’s name and photo. The banner will be prominently displayed on Miami Lakes Drive. To qualify, honorees must be a Miami Lakes resident or business owner. Nomination forms may be found at www.miamilakes-fl.gov/vc, and must be submitted by Monday, May 7, to Nathalie Garcia at garcian@ miamilakes-fl.gov.

The Town of Miami Lakes invites residents to attend a Hurricane Resiliency Workshop from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 7, in Town Hall’s Council Chambers, 6601 Main Street. The free event will offer an

opportunity for residents to learn how they can make their homes more resilient against hurricanes. For more information, contact Clarisell De Cardenas at 305512-7133.

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Youth Center Art in Public Student Job Fair scheduled for April 21 Lakes Youth Activities Collins Community Center, entire business community to Places unveiled on March 10 TaskMiamiForce and Economic 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. participate in this free event.

Miami Lakes unveiled the Miami-Dade County Art in Public Places project at the Town’s Youth Center (The Spot) on March 10 at 6075 Miami Lakes Drive. Art in Public Places is a program of Miami-Dade’s Department of Cultural Affairs and serves the community through the implementation of art installations dedicated to enriching the public environment and to preserving and enhancing the artistic and civic pride of the county. The Art in Public Places ordinance established allocating 1.5 percent of construction cost of new public buildings for the purchase or commission of artworks. The Youth Center’s Art in Public Places project is a colorful 3-dimensional suspended sculpture floating through the building’s breezeway. Its oval shape fills the space and offers

different views from different angles. Energetic yellow and red hues make the sculpture the center’s visual highlight. During the day, light is filtered through the transparent panels onto the breezeway walls and floor. At night, the effects of it are dramatically different through the illumination by the upward and downward lighting. The shape of the sculpture resembles an alien space ship. The breezeway marks the functional intersection of the building and the sculpture literally embodies the nickname “The Spot” in its center. The sculpture is made of multiple hand colored acrylic glass panels, mounted on light weight trusses and measures approximately 8 feet by 12 feet. For more information about the Spot, visit www.miamilakes-fl.gov/thespot.

Elderly Affairs Committee seeks creative logo designs

Miami Lakes student artists are invited to use their artistic and innovative abilities to create a new committee logo for the Town’s Elderly Affairs Committee EAC). The EAC was created to assist the Town with identifying the needs of Miami Lakes’ elderly residents with a focus on programs to serve the elderly such as the senior health and wellness fair, community forums, and social events. Interested Miami Lakes

schools may submit a maximum of three (3) original designs, digitized in a high-resolution format (AI or PDF). The winner will receive a $500 Visa gift card and will be recognized at the May 1 Town Council meeting. All logo designs must be submitted by Tuesday, April 10, to Nathalie Garcia at garcian@ miamilakes-fl.gov, and will be forwarded to the EAC committee members for their selection.

Sports-A-Palooza joins Healthy Kids Day April 28 Miami Lakes Youth Activities Task Force, in partnership with the YMCA of South Florida, will host Sports-APalooza and Healthy Kids Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 28, at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. The event will be a family event with activities for children and adults including informa-

tion and resources from community service providers, local vendors, raffle giveaways, music, entertainment, sports and more. Families will be able to enjoy healthy food demonstrations, fitness showcases, and interactive games. The Sports-A-Palooza will offer skill and drills in volleyball, soccer, Frisbee and Flag Tag.

Miami Lakes Youth Center (The Spot) has received a donation of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) at its location, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive. In honor of their daughter, Jesus and Claudia Vergara

established The Breanna Vergara Foundation, a non-profit focused on a mission to provide pediaric heart screenings and life-saving AEDs to youth organizations where children are active in play and sports.

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Development Committee are joining forces to host the annual Spring Student Job Fair for high school and college students from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 21, at the Mary

Students looking for internships and/or jobs can do a free pre-registration at www.student-job-fair-2018.eventbrite. com. Miami Lakes encourages the

Space is limited and registration is required by submitting the form by Friday, April 13. The registration form can be found at Bit.ly/StudentJob Fair2018.

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:

Cultural Affairs Committee Meeting Thursday, April 5, 7:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.

Public Safety Subcommittee Meeting Tuesday, April 10, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Elderly Affairs Committee Meeting Wednesday, April 11, 8:30 AM Miami Lakes Optimist Clubhouse, 6411 N.W. 162 Street, M. Lakes, Fla. Education Advisory Board Meeting Thursday, April 12, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.

Economic Development Committee Meeting Tuesday, April 17, 5:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Planning & Zoning Board Meeting Tuesday, April 17, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Strategic Plan Workshop Wednesday, April 18, 6:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Veterans Committee Meeting Thursday, April 19, 6:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Neighborhood Improvement Committee Meeting Thursday, April 19, 7:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Public Safety Committee Meeting Tuesday, April 24, 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 March 30, 2018 at Miami Lakes, Fl. Gina Inguanzo, Town Clerk

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On March 11, the Giving Gators organization hosted its first community fundraiser

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New Florida budget includes $1 million for two M. Lakes capital projects

The Town of Miami Lakes was a big winner for state funding, as Florida Governor Rick Scott approved $1 million for two major capital improvement projects requested by two State Representatives Manny Diaz Jr., and Jose Oliva and State Senator Rene Garcia. The Miami Lakes and Hialeah Representatives secured the funding during the 60-day Legislative Session, $500,000 for phase III of the West Lakes Drainage Improvements and $500,000 for the Royal Oaks Drainage Improvement projects, and Scott subsequently signed off on them last week. “This budget is significant for the residents of Miami Lakes,” said Diaz. “The drainage projects are also very important, because they will help avoid flooding, prevent erosion and protect public and private property. I’m always aware that behind the budget numbers are actual people whose lives are impacted by what we do during session, and I believe our communities will benefit from these dollars being put to work for us.” The two projects were identified as important in improving Miami Lakes’ infrastructure for the town’s Stormwater Management and Flood Mitigation Plan, according to a 2014 Miami Lakes survey. Both communities have repetitive loss properties, according to FEMA. The West Lakes community in the southwestern portion of the Town of Miami Lakes, continues to be adversely impacted by flooding events and is addressed as a priority project in the Stormwater Master Plan. This project will reduce flooding for Miami Lakes residents living in the area. The Royal Oaks community in the northwestern portion of the Town, suffers numerous flooding events during heavy rainfall and storms, resulting in inadequate drainage, flooding on residential roads, and unsafe transportation conditions. Both projects will benefit the Town by reducing flooding, improving drainage capacity, eliminating standing rain and stormwater, protecting residential property, reducing the possibility of mosquito-transmitted diseases to the public, and improving the quality of lives of the Miami Lakes community and constituents. The Town extended thanks to Governor Rick Scott, State Senator Rene Garcia, and Representatives Manny Diaz Jr., and Jose Oliva.

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Three Miami Lakes residents inducted Ballet Etudes Company in M.D. College Alumni Hall of Fame plans Summer Intensive

Miami Lakes residents Carlos E. Fernandez-Guzman, president and CEO of Pacific National Bank, Harry Wayne Casey of KC and the Sunshine Band, and Miami Police Chief Jorge R. Colina were among 14 honorees inducted into MiamiDade College Alumni Hall of Fame this week for their professional services during a ceremony at the Hilton Miami Downtown. Fernandez-Guzman was honored for his expertise in the banking industry, Casey was inducted as a music legend and Colina for public safety. Fernandez-Guzman serves as a member of the board, President and Chief Executive Officer of Pacific National Bank, headquartered in Miami. A well-respected banking veteran and community leader in South Florida, FernandezGuzman has more than 40 years of private sector and banking industry experience. He has held various executive management positions and worked with turnaround teams at banks and other enterprises, including Riverdale Farms, XTec, CTI, American Savings of Florida, F.S.B., Consolidated Bank, N.A., and Southeast Services where he began his banking career. In 2012, Ronald McDonald House Charities Award Committee selected FernandezGuzman as one of its “Twelve Good Men” and, in 2007, he was selected for the Leadership Miami Salute to Miami’s Leaders Award in Finance. He is also a founding member of the U.S. Secret Service Secure Document Alliance and member of the Greater Miami Chamber’s President’s Club Hall of Fame. In addition to his studies at Miami Dade College, he attended Florida International University and completed a graduate program at the Louisiana State University’s Graduate School of Banking. Casey, 67, and his band, KC and The Sunshine Band, is an internationally renowned Grammy award-winning singer and songwriter. The group has been entertaining audiences around the world for more than 40 years and has sold more than 100 million records with a variety of hit singles like “That’s the way I like it,” “Please don’t go” and “Shake your Booty.” Casey is considered a pioneer of the disco genre of the 1970s. Casey was honored with the NARAS Governor’s Award in 2001, the highest honor given by a chapter of the academy. He also received the coveted Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2002.

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eracy 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. on Wednesday, April 25. Mario Diaz-Balart Outreach Table - A member of Congressman Mario DiazBalart’s staff will be available to discuss federal issues and address any concerns a constituent may have with a federal agency, at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 25. Miami Lakes Branch Library is located at 6699 Windmill Gate Road and is open Monday and Tuesday from noon to 8 p.m., and Wednesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The branch is closed on Sundays. For more information, call 305-822-6520.

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DURING A STEM Saturday event in March at Miami Lakes Branch Library, young patrons had a chance to experiment and test their bottle rocket creations under the leadership of FIU undergraduate and medical students.

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community. Several projects are currently being implemented in conjunction to this program. Sixth graders Sabrina Pena, Alyssa Galarza and Sofia Rodriguez set out to raise awareness and funds from the school community to purchase fuzzy socks for the senior citizens at Palm Springs Villas in

Hialeah. Their goal was to “warm their feet and warm their hearts,” which was translated to Spanish for the residents native tongues. They attached that special message to the socks with a ribbon, purchased some pastries and brought the special items to the facility with smiles and car-

ing words on February 19. This was their first time at the home, and students were both nervous and excited to meet their new friends. The seniors were so grateful to have students from MLK-8 visiting them, and they were quick to invite them back. “I was very proud of my students and their parents,” Romeu said. “They attended the event too.” The students worked together as they crafted an action plan and eventually completed their project, bringing smiles to the community and letting them

know that MLK-8 truly cares. This project that started as a vision several weeks ago is now complete, with students completing about 25 hours in community service. Now these students are excited to take on a new project and eventually return to visit Palm Springs Villas. “It's a beautiful thing to watch how these children grow as they are faced with challenges throughout the full process,” Romeu explained. “It’s amazing how happy they are to help the community.”

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Meetings Calendar

The Town of Miami Lakes, homeowners associations, professional and volunteer groups have scheduled meetings during April:

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Cultural Affairs Com. April 5 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center Public Safety Subcommittee Meeting April 10 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center Elderly Affairs Com. April 11 8:30 am M.L. Opti. Club H. Education Adv. Board April 12 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center Economic Dev. Com. April 17 5:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center Planning & Zoning Board Meeting April 17 6:00 pm M.L. Gov. Center Strategic Plan Workshop April 18 6:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center Veterans Com. Meeting April 19 6:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center Neighborhood Improvement Com. Meeting April 19 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center Public Safety Committee Meeting April 24 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center Homeowners Organizations Loch Lomond April 4 6:30 pm MLOP Royal Palm Estates April 5 7:30 pm MCCC Silvercrest South March 6 7:00 pm MCCC Silvercrest North April 9 7:00 pm MCCC Loch Ness April 9 7:30 pm MCCC Loch Lomond East April 11 7:00 pm MCCC Lake Cynthia April 11 7:30 pm MCCC Lake Carol April 12 7:30 pm MCCC Windmill Gate April 12 7:00 pm MCCC Loch Andrews April 16 7:00 pm MLOP Loch Isle April 16 7:00 pm MLOP Cypress Villas April 17 6:30 pm MCCC Lake Glenn Ellen April 17 7:30 pm MCCC Serenity Point April 18 7:00 pm MCCC Royal Oaks April 18 7:30 pm MCCC Regatta Pointe April 19 7:00 pm MCCC Gramercy Park April 19 7:00 pm MCCC Fountain Park Villas April 23 7:30 pm MCCC Lake Elizabeth April 23 7:00 pm MCCC Lake Martha April 24 6:30 pm MCCC Loch Lomond West April 24 7:30 pm MCCC Royal Palm Estates April 25 7:30 pm MCCC Villa Vizcaya April 25 7:30 pm MCCC Anchorage April 26 7:00 pm MCCC Lake Sandra April 26 7:30 pm MCCC Golf Course Village April 30 7:00 pm MCCC Fountain Park April 30 7:30 pm MCCC Miami Lakes Clubs, Professional & Volunteer Groups M.L. Cham. Com. Wed. Apr. 11 11:30 am Shula’s Hotel M.L. Garden Club Mon. Apr. 23 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 After Hours Network Mixers return April 26 to Dr. Limon Ceviche

Miami Lakes Economic Development Committee’s next After Hours Business Networking Mixer is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 26, at Dr. Limon Ceviche Bar, 7341 Miami Lakes Drive. Interested attendees can stop by after work and meeting between 30 to 60 professionals

in just several hours. Members include business professionals and executives, business owners, investors, entrepreneurs, and startups from a diverse range of industries. Make new business connections and new friends while having fun in a professional setting.

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American looks to face Gables with three standout senior players

By David L. Snelling The Miami Laker staff There’s no love lost between American High and Coral Gables High’s softball teams. The Patriots and Cavaliers clashed in the regionals the past four years, but American got the short end of the stick last season and is hoping for a rematch. Though the post season doesn’t start until later this month, American players have reached a foregone conclusion that the two teams will meet again, and if so, the anticipated match-up places a lot of pressure on senior standouts, pitchers Ashley Alfonso, Erika Castroman and shortstop Tyenna Colon. “For us seniors, it’s nerve racking but it’s exciting for the other players,” said Castroman, who accepted an offer to attend Lynn University in the fall. AMERICAN HIGHʼS trio of senior standouts include (from “Our last high school game left) shortstop Tyenna Colon, pitcher Ashley Alfonso and could be against Coral Gables.” pitcher Erika Castroman. The Patriots (9-4), who are on pace to win their eighth consecutive district championship, have dominated most of their opponents during the regular season, winning by an average You r V isio n i s my P rio rity margin of 10 runs per game. Head coach David Fernandez said he has created a culture among his players to keep them Wedding Officiant focused on winning including a Covering all South Florida cultivating locker room and working hard in practice. He said the ambiance keeps his team together all season w e d d i n g a n d mo b i l e n o ta r y @ g m a i l . c o m long. w ww.w ed ding a ndm ob ile not a r y.c om

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“I’ve seen a lot of teams fall apart late in the season,” he said. “We’ve kept ourselves together through the culture.” Fernandez said the loss against the Cavaliers was devastating, especially for the seniors. He watched tears streaming down the visages of some of his players, which broke his heart. “As a man, it’s hard to show your true emotions but for the girls, they let it all out,” he said. “I felt we were the better team even though we lost. We just didn’t play up to our potential that day.” But on the other hand, he has seen tears of joy, the culmination of dedication to the sport and hard work. “I always said let’s best prepare ourselves to play the game at the highest level,” he said. “If you play without fear and give everything you got, you have no reason to live with regret.” Fernandez said the team is banking on Alfonso, an AllDade player last season and leaning toward Miami-Dade College and the College of Central Florida. “She remembers Coral Gables and a lot of pressure is on her shoulders,” Fernandez said.

“She can take the team as far as it can go.” But Alfonso, who is 6-1, also remembers Palmetto from last season. She pitched a near perfect game, as the Patriots bounced the then-top ranked team when the odds were stacked against them. The game was the impetus for her All-Dade performance throughout last season. “Palmetto said they would beat us but we proved them wrong and beat them,” she said. “That was the best game of my life.” Alfonso, who won 14 games and recorded 137 strikeouts last season, acknowledged she is nervous during big games but her teammates help her relax to pitch a good game. “They always have my back,” she said. “When I get nervous, they calm me down.” Colon, who earned All-State First Team honors in 2016 and plans to enroll at Southeastern Nova University, said they are ready for the post season, especially should American and Coral Gables cross paths again. “One team is going to end the other’s season,” she said.

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Pace High track team wins Westminster Invitational by dominating the competition The Monsignor Edward Pace High’s boys track team were crowned the 2018 Champions at the Westminster Academy Invitational Track Meet in Lauderdale Lakes, where they dominated most of the competition. Senior Ki’ Sean Bullard came in first in the boys’ 100 meter dash with a time of 11.71, and his teammate, senior Antoine Daniel, finished second with a time of 11.76. In the 100 meter dash prelims, Daniel finished second with a time of 11.76 and Bullard finished fourth with 11.87. Daniel finished first in the boys’ 200 meter dash with a time of 23.21, and he won the 200 meter dash prelims with 23.29. Pace’s junior Errol BennettWoon finished first in the boys’ 400 meter dash with a time of 50.58 and he came in first in the

400 meter dash prelims with 51.67. Pace’s junior Jordan Guerrier won the boys 800 meter run with a time of 2:06:83; senior Rubin Smith-Bastian finished first in the boys’ 110 meter hurdles with 15:62 and he also came in first place in the 110 meter hurdles prelims with 15.62, and the 300 meter hurdles with a time of 42:28. Pace also won the boys’ 4X100 meter relay with a time of 43:77, and the 4X400 Meter relay with a time of 3:34.13. Smith-Bastian won the boys long jump with 19-05.75 while his teammate, Jahshuan Stridiron finished in second place with 19-04.75. Pace’s senior Eudens Antoine won the boys discus with 130, and his teammate, Joshua Onuigbo finished in first place in the boys’ shot put with 4307.25.

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In his 22 seasons as Pace High’s wrestling coach, Frank Pelegri has sent at least one student-athlete to the state championships in each of those years. But Carolyna Bellon is perhaps the highlight of his coaching legacy, as the ninth-grade student was ranked the No. 1 seed for girls in the state tournament this season, registering an undefeated mark during the regular season, district and regional playoffs before she lost her first match at the state competition. She finished with a 2-2 record in the 126-pound division, which Pelegri calls a major feat for a ninth grader competing in a male-dominated sport. “Winning two matches as a freshmen in a tough competition deserves high praise,” said Pelegri, who’s a member of the Florida chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. “She has developed into an amazing talent, working very hard to get where she is today. She has attributes to be successful. You couldn’t ask for a better studentathlete than Carolyna.” Bellon, who also competes in Judo, said combining the two sports helped her reach the state championships.

CAROLYNA BELLON “While doing Judo outside of school, wrestling just caught my attention,” she said. “The two sports are different but compliment each other. It was hard the entire season, with a lot of hard work, practicing with the guys, training and dieting. I didn’t do anything different than the guys.” Bellon admitted she was nervous competing in her first state tournament but excited she made it that far. She credits Pelegri for helping her prepare for high school’s biggest stage. “Coach Pelegri is one of the best,” she said. “Though I’m a

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girl, he treats me the same as the guys.” Pelegri also guided four boys’ to the state championships this season, applauding them for grappling with an arduous task of bringing back a championship for the Spartans. The stellar performances of sophomore James Guerrier (113 pounds), senior Tivvon Cruickshank (160 pounds), sophomore Ray Lugo (220 pounds), and junior Max Benjamin, a heavyweight, added to the lore of Spartans’ wrestling. Pelegri said wrestling is a tough sport and he and his players rely on their faith to reach the state tournament. “You can’t take it for granted because it’s not easy getting a kid there each year,” he said. “By the grace of God, these student-athletes qualified for the state tournament. “I am extremely happy with this season, winning 17 matches and watching these great kids get better as students, athletes and people outside of school.” Pelegri said Bellon and his players for 2018 are on pace to win state titles next season. “I’m looking forward and excited to be coaching them again next year,” Pelegri said.

PACE HIGH SCHOOLʼS track team literally ran away with top awards during the recent Westminster Invitational meet in Lauderdale Lakes.

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Optimist Club holds registration for summer basketball during April The Optimist Club of Miami Lakes is holding registration for its youth basketball program for summer league play for girls and boys on Saturdays, April 14, 21 and 28, from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Miami Lakes Optimist Park, 6411 N.W. 162 Street. The registration cost is $160 per person. Tryouts for all players are scheduled between 9 a.m. and

noon, on Saturday, May 5 at Barbara Goleman High School, 14100 N.W. 89 Avenue. The players’ draft will be held on Saturday, May 12. Summer league games will start on Monday, June 11 at Goleman and Hialeah Gardens High School, 11700 Hialeah Gardens Boulevard. For more information, call 305-216-9615.

Hialeah Miami Lakes wrestling team competes in regional meet In its second year after a seven-year hiatus, the Hialeah Miami Lakes (HML) wrestling team won the District 16 Championship. Nine members of the team advanced to compete for the Regional Championships at Jensen Beach on February 23 and 24. Among the winners were freshman Jazmine Godinez and

her brother Alex, a junior who qualified for the State Finals last year. This year, Alex Godinez won the Regional Championship match and qualified for the State Finals for a second year in a row. David Pozo Jr. also won his

Regional Championship match and advanced to the State Championship tournament at Kissimmee. The team is led by coach Michael Turner who has over 30 years of experience as a wrestling coach.

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Mater Lakes grad Rene Arauz wins his fifth game for St. Thomas Univ. baseball program

ST. THOMAS pitcher Rene Arauz earned his fifth win of the season last week, as the No. 7 ranked Bobcats defeated the College of St. Joseph 6-8 at home. The Mater Lakes Academy graduate fanned a career record 10 batters and allowed three runs in seven innings pitched. Arauz (5-2) helped the Bobcats win their 30th game of the season and keeps them atop of the Sun Conference.

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Students Alexandra Reboredo, Dru Barcelo and Katherine Duarte are this year’s Silver Knight Award nominees from Miami Lakes Educational Center (MLEC). While Reboredo is nominated in the New Media category, her classmate Barcelo is nominated in the Speech category and Duarte is nominated for Social Sciences. Reboredo has an unweighted grade point average (GPA) of 3.83 and has volunteered over 250 hours. Academically, Reboredo has been part of the

school’s Speech and Debate club. She also hosted a donation drive to His House Children’s Home, and she even planned a visit on behalf of MLEC’s National Honor Society (NHS). As part of her work with NHS, she also held college presentations and tutored fellow classmates. “Upon joining NHS, I worked closely with the officers on expanding outside of our school, and into the community,” Reboredo said. “We found His House Children's Home in Miami Gardens, and since then, MLEC’s NHS chapter has maintained a close relationship with them.” Barcelo has an unweighted GPA of 3.7, and has participated in voting registration drives,

and even volunteered as part of the democratic campaign canvassing for Tim Canova and Hillary Clinton. He’s a lead coordinator in the school’s Fight Apathy Campaign; an organization where students can discuss what needs to change politically in their school. “Civic engagement is something that I encourage my school chapter to do, making it a corner stone in what my service is centered around,” Barcelo said. Duarte’s 3.7 unweighted GPA and almost 600 volunteer hours has earned her spot as one of MLEC’s Silver Knights. She has also participated as a coordinator in Taking Action To End Child Abuse and Neglect (TAECAN). The two-part project

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BGEC student Brian Lopez in Honors Music Festival Brian Lopez, an 8th grader at Bob Graham Education Center (BGEC), was one of only three students that were recommended by his band director to audition for the Annual Superintendent’s Honors Music Festival. He is the only student that was accepted to play at the concert. This is a great accomplishment, especially since Lopez has only been playing trumpet since the beginning of this school year. His advanced skill level can be attributed to his newly discovered love of music as well as his tenacity to improve his musical ability. Lopez will perform with the Honors Concert Band on April 21 at the Miami Senior High School auditorium. The BGEC family offered special thanks to his band teacher Carlos Perez, who has worked diligently to get him to this level.

Pace holds school wide prayer service for Parkland school victims

By Raquel Edmundson Special to the Miami Laker Following the tragic events that took the lives of 17 individuals in Parkland this past February, the students at Monsignor Edward Pace High School (Pace) felt the call to join the local community as well as the nation, by holding a school-wide prayer service to remember the lives lost. On March 14, marking the one month anniversary of the tragedy, students who wanted to participate were invited to quietly walk out of their classrooms for the prayer service. As they arrived on the track surrounding the football field, the BRIAN LOPEZ accepted to students joined hands and play in annual Superinten- Campus Ministry director dent’s Honors Music Festival Andres Novela took time to address them with an emotional on April 21. call, saying “Today we walk out, we speak up and we stand. We stand in solidarity with the victims of gun violence and those affected by the tragedies

at Parkland. We stand with the youth, those whose voices are calling for justice, for change – echoed by the prophet Jeremiah, who heard the voice of God say, ‘Do not let anyone tell you you are too young’.” As a school community, the students, faculty and staff took part in a 17 minute assembly of prayer and reflection, one minute for each of the lives lost at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. The atmosphere was solemn and respectful as Pace junior Jerusha Jean sang a moving rendition of “Amazing Grace.” At the center of the field, students held signs reading “MSD Strong,” “Take this time 2 take action!” and “#NeverAgain.” In a touching tribute to the victims, a group of students held photos and shared short stories about each of them aloud. “We are teenagers just like them and they lost their future. Those parents lost their kids and

these kids won’t be able to go to college,” said eleventh grader and Student Government president David Barbier. For students, the prayer service offered them the opportunity to reflect and unite in an effort to keep the conversation going. Barbier and the students were thankful to the administration for their support in letting them express themselves in this way. “It’s important for the kids to know that they can speak out and that they do have a voice. Part of our role is to help them become adults in our society who are not afraid to speak up and to talk about what is right and what is wrong,” acknowledged principal Ana Garcia. “This was a prayer service, and this was an opportunity to come together as a community and say we understand and we hurt as well. Today we pray together, so we can act together and create change together.”

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By Valeria Bula Special to The Miami Laker Miami Lakes Educational Center (MLEC) is home to students who are among the most exceptional, hardworking and talented individuals nationwide. Every year, Jaguars leave the familiar teal walls of MLEC to pursue their dreams all around the world, and the sky is the limit. This year, the Class of 2018 celebrates three Posse scholars: Brianna Foster, Alexandra Reboredo, and Dawun Smith. Since 1989, the Posse Foundation has recruited over 8,000 extraordinary public high school students, granting fouryear full tuition leadership scholarships to prestigious partner colleges and universities. This year, this dream has come true for these three Jaguars. “I applied to Posse because I always wanted to attend an outof-state school for college, but I never knew how I was going to be able to afford going,” said Smith, who was accepted to Hamilton College. Hamilton was Smith’s first choice and now he has the opportunity to attend his dream school on a full scholarship. Not only does Posse award scholarships, but they offer students support throughout their studies. It’s a “posse” because students become members of a small network of students, a network and support group that is also linked to Posse alumni. “When I went to the University of Miami High School Careers in Medicine Workshop over the summer, one of the teacher assistants was a Posse Scholar and she’s the one who convinced me to do it. She inspired me to apply,” said Foster, who will be attending Davidson College. The application process for

Posse provides a very unique, yet rigorous, experience for its applicants as they go through three rounds, known as the Dynamic Assessment Process (DAP), before reaching the final interview. Because of this, even those most exceptional candidates faced difficulties along the way. “One of the biggest challenges for me was what they called, ‘trusting the process’ and that was because when we were there they had us do odd things during the DAP, such as walk around the room and pretend you’re one of Beyonce’s backup dancers,” said Reboredo, who will be attending Hamilton College in the fall. “They also had us do many team building activities that you wouldn’t really expect. It was more fun than an actual interview. That was hard for me because it made me wonder how they learned about me through the things we did,” explained Reboredo. “You have to connect with the other applicants and be a team player,” said Smith. “The most difficult part was me going up to random people and introducing myself and starting a conversation.” But behind these hardships, both in high school and throughout the application process, was years of personal motivation for each of our scholars, which allowed them to find the inspiration to apply.

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“My grandmother was my inspiration for applying,” said Foster. “She was fully blind and yet she was able to raise my mom and uncle, come here to the U.S. and get a master’s degree. Now, she’s a social worker for the county.” Our Jaguars appreciate these opportunities, particularly and perhaps more poignantly, because of all of the sacrifices their families have made to help them each achieve their dreams. “The fact that no one in my family has done this or knows of the opportunities you can get here and being first generation, makes this almost a way of giving thanks to my parents for the journey they have been through so I can have my future,” said Reboredo. Our Jaguars all aspire to reach great heights: Foster plans to become a trauma surgeon, Smith a pediatric surgeon and Reboredo a lawyer. These students find themselves among the network of thousands of Posse scholars nationwide, but will always be Jaguars, no matter how far they go.

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MIAMI LAKES EDUCATIONAL CENTERʼS Posse Scholars are congratulated by principal Lourdes Diaz (second from left). (From left) Dawun Smith, Alexandra Reboredo and Brianna Foster.

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By Raquel Edmundson Special to The Miami Laker Monsignor Pace High School (Pace) students competed at the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Florida State Leadership Conference on March 16 through 19 at Orlando. The FBLA competition showcased a wide variety of business events in categories like accounting, advertising, entrepreneurship, coding and programming as well as community service. Some notable performers for Pace included junior Vanessa Perez-Robles who received 5th place in Public Speaking. In addition, a trio of freshman, Nicolas Macias, Eric Gonzalez

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and Jonathan Reyes received 4th place in the category of Mobile Applications Development. “The FBLA state conference was a very fulfilling experience. Not only was I exposed to the limitless possibilities that the business world has to offer, but I was also able to meet people from all over Florida with the same drive and ambition that our club instills in our members,” stated Pace's FBLA Club president and senior Grace Li. The FBLA is an organization dedicated to helping high school students improve their leadership capabilities and achieve their academic goals. It is intended to help the youth

better understand American business enterprises and helps youth students build a future path for their college and career goals. “The state conference taught me how business can be used to our benefit for our future careers, no matter what they may be. I am truly appreciative for the opportunity to have attended as it was full of learning experiences that I know will help me in my future career,” Li said, who hopes to major in engineering. The Florida Chapter of FBLA currently has over 15,000 members across the state, making it one of the largest in the nation.

Spanish Lake Elementary students and staff create tribute to Parkland victims After the Marjorie Stoneman Douglas's (MSD) tragedy on February 14, the staff at Spanish Lake Elementary (SLE) knew they would be facing a sensitive and challenging situation in the days to come with students and their families. Through teamwork, courage, compassion, empathy and the support they found in one another, the staff reaffirmed that the world is a good place. The SLE family prides itself in doing everything possible to have systems in place to keep students safe. The SLE staff emphasizes that if a student sees something they must say something to a teacher, guidance counselor, administrator or parent. This includes bullying, harassment, exclusion, aggressive or hurtful behavior. A group of 3rd grade teachers decided to help turn this tragedy into a teachable

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Spanish Lake Elementary salutes school’s Science Fair award winners Spanish Lakes Elementary School (SLE) students participated in the South Regional Science and Engineering Fair at Miami-Dade College North. In doing so, they learned the importance of designing, testing, analyzing and displaying projects while using scientific methods and investigations to solve problems. As they stood by their projects and presented them, they felt their teacher’s support. Administrators who helped walk them through the inquirybased learning process was one of the most valuable tools in their success. In their classes they asked questions, conducted investigations and designed solutions as they saw how their scientific investigations come to life. Students placing in the district level this year included: Fourth grader Daniel Caraballo received a gold for “Let's Talk Driving: Will playing a driving simulated game and talking on the phone affect the completion rate of a lap?”

People being studied were observed while playing the video game Project Car. Those having a conversation were distracted, and ultimately took longer to complete their lap. Fifth graders Marissa and Vincent Vogel received a gold for their project “Droppings and Marigolds...Oh My!” They tested to see if adding rabbit droppings helped speed up the sprouting rate, and as a result, it did assist the growth of the flowers. Fifth grader Giovanni Cruz’s project “Blocking Wireless Connection” earned him the silver award. Finally, 4th grader Samantha Perez received a bronze award for her project titled “What Type of Water Filters Water Best?” The Science, Engineering, Communication, Mathematics and Enrichment (SECME) Club completed the mousetrap car, the water bottle rocket competition, the patch and essay and the school banner competitions, which earned them participation ribbons in each of these areas.

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Miami Lakes K-8 Center (MLK8) musicians have been busy earning top ratings at district performance events. This is the first year MLK8 students have participated in the district music performance assessment. On March 1, the school orchestra performed at Coral Reef Senior High for the Concert Music Performance Assessment. This 23-member string orchestra performed Sword Dance, Finlandia, and Antagonist for three judges. Their overall rating was the highest possible score, a superior rating. Orchestra students performed at the Florida Orchestra

Association Solo and Ensemble event on February 3 at Braddock Senior High, and the Band students participated in the Florida Band Association’s event on Friday, February 23 at Coral Park Senior High. The purpose of the solo and ensemble events is to perform a prepared piece for a judge and receive constructive feedback and an overall rating based on musicianship skills. All participating students received a superior. Performers range from first to third year band and orchestra members: Nickolai Rushka, Natalie Drada, Alyssa Galarza, Brianna Saldarini, Sofia

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By Raquel Edmundson Special to the Miami Laker In March, Monsignor Edward Pace High School’s (Pace) Law Studies and Criminal Justice Operations classes were visited by members of the City of Miami Police Department’s Bomb Squad and Homeland Security Unit. Officer Robert Rodriguez, a 27 year veteran with the department, spoke candidly to the students in Pace’s Innovation Center about how he, as a Police Officer, decided to get

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involved with the bomb squad. He also spoke to the students about the extensive training required to become a member of this specialized unit. Once the presentation was complete, Rodriguez headed out to show students the bomb squad truck and to introduce the class to Officers Jason Clifford and Ralph Muina. The two specialized officers are currently preparing to train with the FBI in the near future to become bomb technicians. They helped demonstrate the

unit’s specialized robotics equipment and the suit worn when they are called to a scene where there is the danger of a possible explosive device. The Law Studies and Criminal Justice Operations classes are just two of the classes Pace offers as part of the school’s Law Academy and serves as a launch pad for those students who are interested in pursuing careers in legal studies or law enforcement.

Mater Academy and HML chess teams qualify for district meet on April 14 Mater Academy High’s chess team took home fourth place overall in the regional tournament, which qualifies the group for the district championships competition. Timothy Oei, the team’s president, took third place overall in singles competition. The district championship tournament will take place on Saturday, April 14 at Miami Jackson High School. Also leading the Lions are vice president, Gerardo

Rodriguez, Luis Gonzalez, Arturo Portelles, Angel Rocha, and Abel Gonzalez. “We are looking to compete in more competitions in the coming months as well as next year,” said the team’s chess coach Michael Mitrani. “We are currently preparing to bring home the gold on April 14th.” Hialeah Miami Lakes High’s chess team also demonstrated a strong performance in the tournament and is headed to the district competition as well.

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Mathnasium is making math easier for students

By Kayleen Padron The Miami Laker staff For Anand Pitre and his wife Priya, learning math was not about memorizing different equations, but rather understanding the concept to make life easier for the student and their teachers. Fifteen years ago, Mathnasium was created by Larry Martinek in Los Angeles. Martinek wanted to teach his son better math, but thought the concept of memorizing each step was too complicated. He came up with a certain curriculum, and the rest is history. Fast forward to 2018, and over 850 centers are open world-wide, now expanding to Europe and the United Kingdom. Pitre and his wife opened their first Mathnasium franchise in Doral, and just opened a new center in Miami Lakes. Their newest addition is located at Royal Oaks Plaza at 15410 N.W. 77 Court in Suite 10. Although the location is new, many students from local schools flock over to enhance their skills. Teachers at the center are chosen like Ivy League applicants, and have to learn a new set of teaching methods to make sure they are “making math sense.” Tutors even have to learn to write upside-down to make it easier when showing students their work. Although Mathnasium has its own proper way of teaching, they never stray from what’s actually being taught at school. Pitre gave an example to teach their methods. First, add 99 plus 99 plus 99. Most students get stumped when they see so many large numbers put together. But instead of adding each one-by-one, Pitre teaches a short-cut to keep students from doing unnecessarily lengthy addition. “When I tell a kid, when you see 99 what do you think? 100, right? So if I add 100 three times, what will it give me? 300, and how much would I have to take away? Three, so that would be 297. This is how we want to address the math,” Pitre explained. Mathnasium teaches the youngest possible student until they learn Calculus. They create a membership model like a gymtype contract. Come when you need to, or don’t. It’s set in a group setting with revolving tutors. Instead of having the same person teach you the same subject over and over again, several tutors teach you the same method in the same way. That way, there’s no confusion and no boring routine. For more information about Mathnasium, visit their website at mathnasium.com/miamilakes or call (844)588-6284.

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FOLLOWING MONTHS OF PREPARATION, a group of students in the Religious Education program at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church recently received the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is a sacrament in which the priest, as the agent of God, forgives sins committed after Baptism, when the sinner is heartily sorry for them, sincerely confesses them, and is willing to make satisfaction for them. “It was a beautiful celebration of God’s unending love and mercy,” said OLL Priest Father Jose Alvarez. “Congratulations to these students and their families.”

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HML marching band joins with local middle school bands for April 13 concert

For the first time in school history, the Hialeah Miami Lakes High marching band will perform with local middle school bands in an effort to recruit the students to attend the high school and march with the Trojans. The marching bands from Miami Lakes and Palm Springs Middle schools and Miami Lakes K-8 Center will perform with the Trojans marching band at Concert Under the Stars, which is scheduled for 6 p.m., Friday, April 13, at 7977 West 12 Avenue. HML band director Kevin Segura said he created the event to give middle school students an opportunity to play with his band in hopes of convincing them to join one of the top ten marching bands in the state. “I think this is a great recruitment tool for the middle school students to meet and play with our marching band,” said Segura, who’s percussion section finished third overall in the state competition this year. “Our students are the best recruiters who can tell the kids this band is awesome and this is a good school to attend.” The event is $5 for admission with free food and drinks served to participants. Segura, who plays the French horn, said he anticipates about 300 people to be on hand to watch his band and about 100 middle school students perform. He said his students are serious about their top ten ranking and among the best bands in the state. “They are very passionate and are like a big family,” Segura said.

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BOB GRAHAM EDUCATION CENTER is extremely proud of David Coira. Coira earned the Naval Research gold medal from the United States Navy and Marines for his research on water filtration. His award also earned the Superior award at the South Florida Regional Science and Engineering Fair. Heather Gordon was commended for her leadership and guidance in helping Coira succeed at this event.

‘The Spot’ Youth Center schedules events for teens during April

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 April at 6075 Miami Lakes Drive. Friday, April 13 - Horror Night. It’s a screaming and creepy Friday the 13th at The Spot. Attendees can dress as their favorite spooky horror villain for a costume contest. Friday, April 20 - Popcorn Night. It’s a tasty Popcorn Night at The Spot with Butter, Cheese, Caramel, White Cheddar, or you name it, The Spot has it. Wednesday, April 25 – Board Game Night. Challenge friends to Scrabble, Monopoly, Life, Sorry, Cranium, Club, Apples to Apples and more. For more information about the Youth Center programs, visit www.miamilake-fl.gov/thespot, or call 305-819-7768.

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