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Cars for a Cure raises over $30K for Sylvester Cancer Center; next event set for April 3-5, 2020 Vol. 45, No. 11
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MIAMI LAKES, FLORIDA
JUNE 7, 2019
Plans are already underway for the 6th annual Cars for a Cure event as the concert for cancer survivors at Hialeah Park and the classic car show on Main Street were successful in raising awareness and money for the deadly disease. Cars for a Cure organizer Roberto Alonso Jr. said this year’s event raised more than $30,000 and all of the proceeds will be donated to the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami. Alonso, whose father Miami Lakes’ first vice mayor Roberto Alonso Sr., founded the original classic car show on Main Street, said next year’s event will be scheduled for Friday, April 3 with concert at Hialeah Park, and Sunday, April 5 for the car show. During the 5th annual Cars for a Cure Alonso said about 3,000 people attended the concert for cancer survivors, and 3,000 people attended the classic car show on Main Street where more than 500 cars were
on display. He said about 500 cancer survivors with free passes attended the concert and thanked Alonso’s family and the Brunetti family, which owns Hialeah Park, for the event which celebrated their survivorship. “It was great seeing them enjoying the concert,” Alonso said. “They also enjoyed the car show.” The cars and the participants were the most in the event’s history, Alonso said. The concert featured 1980s and 1990s music legends such as Erotic Exotic, Man Trap, Coro, Angel A-Love and D.J. Santana. Next year’s concert will feature different music genes for different generations of music lovers. The car show featured entertainment by local county singer Ricky Valid and Man Trap, performing in the popular Beer Garden. OVERFLOW CROWD of more than 3,000 enjoyed the 5th annual Cars for a Cure and (Please see Page 2) viewed more than 500 classic and unique cars on display
Barbara Goleman retained the title of Badminton District Champion for the second year in a row. The North District consisted of Barbara Goleman, Hialeah Gardens, Michael Krop, Alonzo and Tracy Mourning and Central Senior High Schools. The Tournament was held at Michael Krop Senior High. The team played hard and the following players Alyssa Moore (senior) in Girls Singles took first place, Carter Lopez (junior) in Girls Singles took 3rd Place, Carlos Vigo (senior) in Boys Singles took second place, Ricky Ricardo (sophmore) and partner Nicholas Arencibia (sophmore) in Boys Doubles took first place,
Joel Fernandes (senior) and partner Anthony Velez (junior) in Boys Doubles took second place and with a good showing in Mixed Doubles was Natalia Lopez (sophmore) and partner Christian Hernandez (sophmore) who took fourth place. Coach Debbie Perez saod, “Working with these students is such a pleasure and that they teach me new things every day. I admire their determination and dedication to the sport”. The student-athletes went on to represent Barbara Goleman at the GMAC Tournament last month at Braddock Senior High where Alyssa Moore finished the tournament undefeat- BARBARA GOLEMANʼS badminton team finished the season as champion for the North ed and in first place. District. Team is pictured with coach Debbie Perez.
Goleman badminton team is North District champ
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I Com. Bovo supports 154 I News and Notes of interest I Town Council debates cost I Pace High School graduStreet Bridge Park but with a from the Town of Miami Lakes. of renovating and overhauling ates 244 seniors in Class of cavaet.....................................2 See pages.........................6 & 7 Miami Lakes Optimist Park...12 2019......................................23
I Pharma Natural celebrates I Graham Companies joins in I Miami Lakes Optimist I Community Calendar, 15, grand opening of new facility in opening of its latest Habitat for Club wraps up Flag Football School, sports and church news, Miami Lakes..........................4 Humanity home.......................8 season.................................18 18-28, Classified ads...28-31
Roberto Alonso Jr. thanked sponsors for Cars for a Cure PAGE 2
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(Continued from Page 1) Alonso thanked his sponsors the Graham family and the Brunetti family for their support and allowing him to use their venues for the events. “We are grateful and blessed to have their sponsorship,� Alonso said. “The events celebrate survivorship of cancer and raise money and awareness to fight it. The events brought two great communities, Miami Lakes and Hialeah, together for a great cause.� Alonso also thanked Country Club of Miami Community Council Vice Chair Alex Rizo, Jr., for his support for Cars for a Cure. The event has inspired a documentary as Hialeah Park and students at Westland High School are preparing production work for the film Alonso said. The documentary will debut at the Main Street Play
House and the high school students plan on presenting it at the film festival. Alonso said cancer has touched so many lives, and the documentary focuses on the challenges for people fighting cancer and interviews with cancer survivors and their fight to stay alive. “My father’s challenges led to the concert and car show events, and not a documentary,� Alonso said. Roberto Alonso Sr., succumbed to cancer and his family is grateful to the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center for treating his illness which allowed him to live a year and half longer. “That’s important,� Alonso said. “My father got to travel all over the world and enjoyed life. That was so important to him and my family.�
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Com. Bovo supports 154 Street Bridge Park but with a caveat Miami-Dade County ComFDOT gave the county the missioner Esteban Bovo Jr., is nod to proceed with its plans for planning to support Miami the interchange. Lakes’ efforts to build a bridge Town Attorney Raul park over N.W. 154 Street by Gastesi said he has been meetsponsoring legislation this ing with county and Hialeah month to convert the FDOT officials to discuss opening up property to a non-vehicular cor- both bridges but 154 Street may ridor for pedestrian and bike stay closed for the time being. paths, according to town offi“Hialeah is not advocating cials. to opening up N.W. 154 Street,� The proposal may stymie he said. County Commissioner Jose But the process of opening “Pepe� Diaz’s efforts to place up N.W. 170 Street has begun as an 1-75 interchange at Miami Gastesi learned Hialeah is Lakes Drive, which would cre- pulling permits to build the road ate more traffic in Miami Lakes west of I-75. No permits have and accommodate the anticipat- been pulled in Miami Lakes as a ed massive traffic generated by portion of the roadway is locatvisitors of the new Mega Mall ed within the town’s boundwhen it opens in 2022. aries. However, Miami Lakes’ Gastesi recommended the opposition to keep N.W. 170 town should start a dispute Street closed could jeopardize process to try to keep the N.W. the proposed bridge park as 170 Street closed. town officials indicated that “One half 170 Street is Bovo supports opening up the inside the town’s boundaries,� bridge to alleviate traffic con- he said. “If we want to do somegestion for the city of Hialeah. thing about opening up 170 At a special meeting last Street, the time to act is now.� month Miami Lakes’ officials But council members said Bovo may rescind his support for a bridge park if the town fights to keep N.W. 170 Street closed. The commissioner sponsored legislation three years ago which called on FDOT to conduct a traffic study Miami Lakes Neighborto determine the feasibility of hood Improvement Committee the project. (NIC) announced its inaugural Home Decor and Improvement Expo will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 22, at the Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. Home improvement and interior decor related businesses and organizations are invited to exhibit, disribute literature and provide information to the Miami Lake community about
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decided to wait and see what the county’s next move is before initiating any action. “We will revisit 170 Street after the meetings and see what we need to do to protect our residents,� said Councilmember Luis Collazo. In other Miami Lakes related news: Miami-Dade County was set to vote on an ordinance to adopt the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) new regulations for land use near airports which could affect Miami Lakes’ plans for future development near Opa-locka Airport. But during a special meeting last month Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid he received a text that the ordinance for Opalocka Airport was deferred following the town’s concerns on future development. According to the ordinance the town may not be allowed to build new residential, hospitals, schools and public buildings near the Purple Zone, which is 2,500 feet exit from the runway.
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Sen. Bob Graham inducted to BASF Housing Hall of Fame PAGE 4
JUNE 7, 2019 THE MIAMI LAKER
BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH FLORIDA (BASF) held its 75th anniversary Installation Evening and Housing Hall of Fame inductions on May 11 at the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel in Miami. U.S. Senator and former Florida governor Bob Graham was inducted into the Housing Hall of Fame by his daughter, Congresswoman Gwen Graham. Graham’s long, highly regarded history of public service was noted along with the history and success of the company his family established, The Graham Companies, which continues to be an active member of BASF. Pictured (from left) Deborah Reyes, Senator Graham and Congresswoman Gwen Graham.
Pharma Natural celebrates grand opening of new M. Lakes facility Established in 2002, the leading manufacturing company Pharma Natural recently relocated to a 48,000 square foot state-of-the-science facility in the prestigious Miami Lakes Research and Industrial Park located at 14500 N.W. 60 avenue, building 7F. The grand opening celebration took place on May 23 joined by Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid and Miami-Dade County Commissioner Esteban Bovo. Pharma Natural is dedicated to the improvement of human health based on scientific research. The company’s health sciences team employs a multi-disciplinary approach of applied natural sciences, engineering and technology to create products that promote nutrition. Pharma Natural’s products focus on these key areas – Fragile X Syndrome, inadequate nutrition, Metabolic Syndrome, sports performance, anti-aging and immune response. With the opening of its new facility, Pharma Natural is positioned to continue its growth adding new products, serving new clients and launching innovative programs such as the new PN Talk which includes a studio (a presentation room for showcasing products and services via IGTV, Facebook Live, YouTube Studio and more), as well as a podcast featuring key nutrition
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News and Notes from the Town of Miami Lakes Public Safety officers and firefighters are honored PAGE 6
JUNE 7, 2019 THE MIAMI LAKER
Miami Lakes Public Safety Committee and Town Council members recognized the exceptional service of local police officers, firefighters and public safety officials at the annual Public Safety Appreciation event held in May at the Mary Collins Community Center. The event was sponsored by The Graham Companies, local restaurant Salata Kitchen, and catered by Exquisite Catering. The Innovation was given by Deacon Juan Gonzalez of Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church. Miami Lakes Police Major Javier Ruiz presented Police Officer of the Year award to Lieutenant Jose Gonzalez for his exceptional valor in service and upholding traditions of law enforcement.] Miami-Dade County Fire Chief Garcia presented the Firefighter of the Year award to Firefighter Tony Ibanez for his dedication to providing outstanding fire and emergency services.
A Proclamation from the Mayor’s office was given to the family of the late Keven Morejon. a dedicated and missed member of the Public Safety Committee and Youth Activities Task Force. The proclamation declared May 18,2019 as Keven Morejon Day. Salata Kitchen provided generous gift certificates and discount cards. Other surprise raffle prizes were donated b Public Safety Committee chair PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE honors police officers and firefighters during Public Safety Nancy Roger, and Miami Lakes Appreciation Day at Mary Collins Community Center. Food & Wine Festival coordinator Lynn Matos donated general and VIP tickets to the 2020 festival for the raffle. This annual event takes place in conjunction with National Police Appreciation week and International Firefighters Day but it is with the outstanding dedication and initiative of these men and women year-round which has helped to make the Town of Miami Lakes one of the safest communities in the state year after year.
Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee will host the annual Father’s Day Fishing Tournament from 8 to 11a.m. on Saturday, June 15, at Graham Dairy Lake, 8100 Oak Lane. No experience is necessary for this free event. All equip-
ment including life jackets and fishing rods will be provided. Join the competition to see who wins the prize for most fish and biggest fish. For more information, contact William Sanchez at sanchezw@miamilakes-fl.gov,
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A CHECK for $16,569.42 representing funds raised during the recent second annual Mayor’s Basketball Classic was presented at the May council meeting to Team COTA for Danny Quesada. Pictured are councilmembers, sponsors and participants along with Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid and Doral Mayor JC Bermudez.
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MIAMI LAKES TOWN COUNCIL recognized Miami Lakes Educational Center at the May council meeting for receiving the highest Magnet School Honor in the nation, the Dr. Ronald P. Simpson award. Pictured with councilmembers and school staff is princpal Lourdes Diaz (center), and Ana Lara representing Miami-Dade School Board chairwomen Perla Tabares Hantman.
News and Notes from the Town of Miami Lakes Contests now open for photos in ‘Capture a Miami Lakes Moment’ and Home Beautification submissions
In conjunction with the “I Heart Miami Lakes” campaign, the Town of Miami Lakes is holding two contests to promote civic pride. Round Four in the “Capture a Miami Lakes Moment” photo contest is one of the featured contests. Residents are encouraged to show their love for Miami Lakes by taking photos of their favorite place of thing to do in the Town. The winning photographers will be recognized by the Town Council in September and top entry photos will be displayed on the Town’s website. Submit photos at http:// 2019CaptureMLMoment. The contest’s official rules include: • Photo must be taken within Town boundaries. • Photos of landscape, buildings, parks and scenery are recommended.
• Photos must be in JPEG format, 300 DPI )dots per inch) and no smaller than 800 pixels wide by 600 pixels high. The Neighborhood Improvement Committee is inviting residents to participate in the 2019 Home Beautification Contest which recognizes residents who take special pride in improving their homes and landscaping. The winner will be awarded with a $1,00 Home Depot gift card and a commemorative yard sign. To enter personal property or a neighbor, visit http://bit.ly/ 2019BeautificationContest to complete the application. Deadline for both submissions is midnight on Friday, August 9. For more information, contact Clarisell De Cardenas at decardenasc@ miamilakes-fl.gov, or 305-5127133.
Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee has scheduled a variety of events for senior residents during June. Lunch Bunch and Bingo Wednesdays, June 12 and 26, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. Seniors can socialize and make new friends while having fun and enjoying free nutritious lunches. Reservations now open for the June 12 event and will open on June 19 for the June 26 event. Visit toml.eventbrite.com. Senior Field Trip: Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort on Wednesday, June 19, sponsored by The
Graham Companiesd. The bus will leave at 10 a.m. from the Optimist Clubhouse, 6411 N.W. 162 Street. Reservations open on June 12 at 8:30 a.m. at toml.event brite.com. Senior Field Trip to Miami Marlins baseball game vs. the Washington Nationals - Thursday, June 27, sponsored by The Graham Companies. For town residents only that are 55 years and above. Transportation provided to and from Marlins Ballpark. Bus will leave at 6 p.m. from Miami Lakes Optimist Clubhouse, 6411 N.W. 162 Street. Reservations open at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 20 at toml.eventbrite.com.
Miami Lakes Youth Center will be hosting several fun and exciting programs for middle and high school students from 6 to 8 p.m. during June at “The Spot,” 6075 Miami Lakes Drive East. Open Hang Nights are scheduled for Wednesday, June 5, and Friday, June 21. The Youth Center is equipped with a billiard table, table tennis, indoor basketball shootout game, Microsoft Xbox One Console, Nintendo Wii, and more. Bring friends for a night
of fun and games. Escape Room Field Trip is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 22. Tickets are $15, visit toml.eventbrite.com. Elementary School Open Hang and Game Night is scheduled from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday June 19. Parents are invited to come out with their children ages five to 12 and have a fun night with a game night competition and game show games.
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Town participates in ‘Free the Girls’ campaign
As part of the “Free the Girls” campaign, the Town of Miami Lakes is collecting new or lightly used bras during operating hours Monday to Friday from
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street. The bras as used to create economic opportunity for sextrafficking survivors who sell
the bras in a second-hand market while they recover and build a new life. For more information, visit www.freethegirls.org.
T 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.
Town Council Meeting Tuesday, June 4, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Public Safety Committee Meeting Wednesday, June 5, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Youth Activities Task Force Meeting Wednesday, June 5, 7:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Cultural Affairs Committee Meeting Thursday, June 6, 7:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Elderly Affairs Committee Meeting Wednesday, June 12, 8:30 AM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Special Needs Advisory Board Meeting Wednesday, June 12, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Education Advisory Board Meeting Thursday, June 13, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Special Master Hearing Monday, June 17, 7:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Economic Development Committee Meeting Tuesday, June 18, 5:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Veteran Affairs Committee Meeting Thursday, June 20, 6:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Neighborhood Improvement Committee Meeting Thursday, June 20, 7:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Public Safety Committee Meeting Tuesday, June 25, 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 accomodation to particpate in the proceeds 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 May 31, 2019 at Miami Lakes, Fla. Gina IInguanzo, Town Clerk
Graham Cos. joins in opening of its latest Habitat for Humanity home PAGE 8
JUNE 7, 2019 THE MIAMI LAKER
Council holds business budget workshop in May
The Miami Lakes Town Council recently held a business budget workshop to detail a list of capital improvement projects targeted for the 2019-2020 fiscal year. The plan is part of “Imagine Miami Lakes 2025,” a project widely recognized as a welcoming community with extraordinary beauty where state-of-theart planning concepts creates vibrant hubs that are safe and friendly to all ages and mobility options which inspire the town to continue “Growing Beautifully.” Miami Lakes is expected to operate a healthy budget for next year with a slight five percent increase in property taxes since residents’ property values increased along with the completion of the Lennar residential development projects. Miami Lakes is scheduled to pay an increase of $275,000 for police services and $230,000 increase for bond payment. As part of the town’s transportation master plan, Miami Lakes is seeking to develop the Safe Routes to Schools project along Miami Lakeway East from N.W. 67 Avenue to N.W. 64 Avenue. The estimated cost for the project is $1 million. Another portion of the town’s transportation plan is to PICTURED at the official dedication of a Graham Companies-sponsored Habitat for incorporate a greenway path Humanity home are (from left) Yormal Murrilo, Philip Wyllie, Stu Wyllie, Jorge Ferbeyre, Beth along N.W. 60 Avenue from Martinez, Katie Martinez, Carol Wyllie, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami CEO Mario N.W. 154 Street to N.W. 138th Street with a price tag of $1.1 Artecona, the Araujo family and Andrea Graham Rechichi. million, and extend a bridge on N.W. 59 Avenue to Miami
On May 22, The Graham Companies joined in the celebration of the official dedication of a Habitat for Humanity home which the firm had recently sponsored. New homeowners, the Araujo family were present to partake in the joyous event. Habitat for Humanity of
Greater Miami transforms lives and communities by providing low-income families with affordable home ownership opportunities. The Graham Companies has been committed financially and through volunteers to sponsor a home each year. On two differ-
ent build days, Graham volunteers installed installation and drywall as well as painted the home’s exterior. Congratulations to Jorge Ferbeyre and Alex Saillant for recruiting the highly skilled volunteers.
Lakes Drive for $5.5 million. Resurfacing and crosswalk improvements at N.W. 82 Avenue is also on the town’s priority list for next fiscal year to increase vehicular ride ability and pedestrian safety for $263,000. Miami Lakes’ Complete Streets program includes the second part of road improvements at N.W. 60 Avenue from N.W. 154 to N.W. 138 Street. For parks and recreation, Miami Lakes is planning to improve the 40 pocket parks with new signs to create a more uniform appearance and improve the overall aesthetic environment by creating brand recognition. The tot-lots will also have new park benches and receptacles for a price tag of $100,000, as part of the town’s Beautification Master Plan. For the town’s tree reforestation program in the West Lakes neighborhood, the town is planning to remove invasive swale trees and supplant them with native trees consistent with the town’s tree management program. The price tag for the project is estimated at $100,000. For technology, Miami Lakes is planning to develop scope and specs for the virtual Town Hall and digital channels to position Miami Lakes as a model town in technology and enable most services to be available to residents online and an in compliance with ADA regulations.
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Young artists display their Main Street Banners PAGE 10
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On May 15, a special exhibit was held on Main Street for the winners of the 6th annual Main Street Banner Art Contest. In attendance were students and their families as well as Miami Lakes Middle School principal Maria Medina and art teachers Alejandro Rodriguez (Miami Lakes Middle School) and Gary Aneuz (Miami Lakes K-8 Center) as the banners were unveiled on the light poles along Main Street. This year’s theme was “Best Day Ever.” The artwork selected showcased the many different activities and life events that made up the “Best Day Ever” for the students. From special days with friends, to family cel-
ebrations to participating in community events, the young students put their artistic talents on their creative artworks. Overall winners from grades K-5 were Delilah Caceres, Jonathan Cid, Gabriel Diaz, Allison Estelles, Isabella Garcia, Armanda Martinez, Anabel Ramirez, Christopher Rodriguez, Elizabeth Grace Roque and Valerie Valdes. Overall winners from grades 6-8 were Anabelle Calles, Aniya Forbes, Amber Gavcie, Helen Gomez, Jadel Guerrero, Layla Valenzuela, Ce’Mone Jose, Camyr Maddy, Salma Petron and Kamryn Turner. Overall high school winners were Kylile Caplin, Juliet
Susanna Inguanzo, an eighthgrade student at Bob Graham Education Center (BGEC), was selected as the winner of the North Region of the MiamiDade County Youth Fair’s Walter B. Arnold Youth Hall of Fame Community Service Award. The award recognizes noteworthy youth achievement for private and public middle and high school students from Miami-Dade County from schools in the South, Central
and North Regions who provide service to their community and/or school. The Youth Hall of Fame was created to commemorate those students whose unselfish commitment of time and energy have impacted others in a beneficial way. Inguanzo was selected as the North Region winner for her efforts in volunteering with Camillus House. While on a school field trip to the facility, she realized there was a need in the community to understand
Feros, Josh Matias, Nicole Perez, Valentina Serrano and Raiza Torres. The showcase evening was made possible by the Main Street Merchants and The Graham Companies. Over 220 students submitted artwork from Miami Lakes are schools including Miami Lakes K-8 Center, Bob Graham Education Center, Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School, Miami Lakes Middle School, Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High and Miami Lakes Educational Center. The 26 students’ artworks will be on display along Main Street WINNERS of the 2019 Main Street Banner Contest were celthrough the summer. ebrated at a special showcase of their art works on May 15.
Susanna Inguanzo wins Youth Fair’s Youth Hall of Fame honor
and help the homeless. Working with other BGEC students, they formulated a proposal to present to the Miami Lakes Town Council to install five Feed the Homeless Meters throughout the town to raise funds to assist homeless organizations. In addition to the homeless meter project, Inguanzo also participated in food and clothing drives for Camillus House and volunteered in their library. Along with the winners of the other regions. Inguanzo was recognized as an awards ceremony on May 22 and presented with a plaque and $100 check.
PICTURED at the Youth Hall of Fame Community Service Award ceremony are (from left) BGEC counselor Joel Castellanos, Miami-Dade Public Schools administrative director Andy Pierre-Louis, Susanna, Gina and Ramiro Inguanzo.
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Council debates cost for Optimist Park overhaul PAGE 12
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By David L. Snelling The Miami Laker staff The rising costs for a major overhaul at Miami Lakes Optimist Park became the centerpiece of a fierce debate between council members and residents who vehemently disagreed with a rumored price tag as high as $17 million to complete the park’s master plan. The original cost of $4.5 million was too expensive for residents, who were left mulling if Miami Lakes would float a bond referendum to finance the town’s oldest and decrepit park and raise their taxes. During one workshop, the costs reportedly increased to $8.5 million including creating the new designs for the park and a rise in construction costs, which was not acceptable to residents, and $17 million discussed at a later workshop sent residents through the roof. But Town Manager Edward Pidermann said $17 million was not an accurate amount and Deputy Town Manager Tony Lopez, Miami Lakes former parks and recreation director, also disagreed with the costs for the park’s major improvements. The Miami Lakes Optimist Park master plan includes new tennis courts, basketball courts with an airnasium, baseball and softball fields, dug outs, battling
cages, bike and walking paths and a new lighting and irrigation system. At the May 14 regular Miami Lakes Town Council meeting, lawmakers approved Councilmember Luis Collazo’s proposal to allow town staff to resume offering council members and residents a menu of options with different price tags. From there, council members and residents can eliminate some improvement projects costs to reflect the original $4.5 million price tag. “Options should also include short term debt versus long term debt, build the park all at once versus phases approach,” Collazo said. “The options would further advance talks to make some decisions in making the improvements to the park.” Collazo said current and past council members are united for the park’s major overhaul but they also sharply divided on how much to spend on the master plan. “At one workshop, when discussing our strategic plan, the costs for the upgrades were $4.5 million,” Collzao said. “At another meeting a month ago, it was $8 million. The $17 million was not what residents claimed it to be. If it’s $8 million, that can be further reduced.” Collazo, who grew up in
Miami Lakes and played at the park as a member of the Miami Lakes Optimist Club, said the recreation facility is an essential part of the community. “I went to schools in Miami Lakes and I’m a product of the Optimist Club,” he said. “With residents’ phone calls and emails, not one of them said leave the park the way it is. They want to know what options do we have.” The different costs estimates ruffled some residents’ feathers who are fiscally conservative when it comes to their tax dollars. Though she supports the park’s improvements, Councilmember Marilyn Ruano said the proposed price tags were too high. “I’m not in favor of $17 million, and $4 million gave me a little heartburn,” she said. “When I ran for office, I promised to be fiscally conservative for our residents.” Councilmember Jeffrey Rodriguez said the park’s cost estimates would be much clearer when town staff completes its analysis and offers residents a host of options. “We have shown we want to do the park,” he said. “Let town staff do their jobs and they will determine how much it would cost. This is what we can do to reduce it or should we do a
bond? Let them come to us and once we have the information we can say cut here and cut there.” Councilmember Carlos Alvarez said the town shouldn’t identify the park’s priorities until a new agreement is reached with the Miami-Dade County Public Schools which owns 70 percent of the property near Miami Lakes Middle School. “Once we can do that, we can do things in phases,” he said. Pidermann said the joint use agreement with the school board spells out all of the parameters of sharing this space and more importantly the length of time that this agreement would be in effect. The town is insisting on a long term agreement in order to spend millions of dollars. Mayor Manny Cid, who was the only no vote for Collzao’s proposal because he favors a different design presented at the workshop agreed with Alvarez. “We are not going to make a decision until the school board deal is done,” he said. Miami Lakes’ first mayor, Wayne Slaton, said the town secured half of the costs for the park’s master plan when he left office in 2008. “The park should’ve been developed by 2012,” he said. “And here we are in 2019, and
we still don’t have it.” Slaton said the main goal for incorporation for Miami Lakes, Doral, Palmetto Bay and Miami Gardens in the early 2000s was to render better municipal services than Miami-Dade County government, especially for parks and recreation. He said Miami Lakes is the only city left without a state-ofthe art facility. “Miami Lakes Optimist Park was the biggest facility the county had to maintain,” he said. “But we couldn’t have the state-of-the-town park that Miami Lakes deserves.” Miami Lakes residents overwhelmingly defeated a straw ballot following incorporation which would’ve allowed the town to borrow money to finance the park’s master plan. The town had to rely on the pay-as-you go plan which delayed the project for 15 years. Doral Mayor Juan Carlos Bermudez, who was a guest at the council meeting, said a national study suggested property values go up because of good parks. “When we first started we were worse off than Miami Lakes,” he said. “Now we have good parks in Doral. Parks need to be kept up and improved.”
Frankie Midnight presents oneman stage play from June 14-16
ML Chamber hosts leading sales trainer Eric Stoller THE MIAMI LAKER
One of the nation’s leading Frankie Midnight presents “A sales trainers, Eric Stoller, will Fool’s Love Stories,” an intibe the guest speaker at the mate experience of classic enterMiami Lakes Chamber of tainment. A one-man theater Commerce’s luncheon memberconcert produced by Miami creship meeting on Wednesday, ative artist Midnight and co-proJune 12, at Shula’s Hotel on duced by art enthusiast Symone Main Street. Titania of “Context of a Stoller is founder of the Les Generation,” scheduled at H2 Brown Institute and president of Studios of the Arts LLC located Strategic Seminars. He has at 5111 N.W. 159 Street in worked with top experts in the Miami Lakes from June 14 - 16. field of personal development. Midnight's “A Fool's Love His goal is to assist sales peoStories” is the theater adaptation ple in building their business to the artist's debut Indie Pop and realizing their dreams and album, “Love Stories,” written, to use his vast experience to composed, performed and engihelp them leverage their sucneered by Midnight himself. “A cess. Fool's Love Stories” humorousStoller’s topic will be “Douly follows a young “sucker for FRANKIE MIDNIGHT appears in A Fool’s Love Stories on ble Your Productivity Without love” as he reminisces on heart- June 14-16 at H2 Studioes of the Arts. Working Twice s Hard.” breaks and love-lost from past relationships while waiting for the bus to visit his newly found love. Midnight is in his purest artistry as he delivers a dynamic performance through monologue acting and a piano/vocal concert accompanied by a live band. The stage production will be showing three nights at Midnight’s personal recording studio and live event space open to all ages. Check out “A Fool'; Love Stories” in a warm and family friendly atmosphere accompanied with “Cafe Goodies” of Coffee/Tea/Wine and Tessa Lee’s cupcakes followed by a brief Q&A talk back with the artist himself. Showings are exclusive to a three day weekend duration and unique in seating availability. Showtimes are June 14 at 8 p.m., June 15 at 8 p.m. and June 16 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at eventbrite.com. For more information contact Frankie at (786) 2628430, frankiemidnightbusiness@gmail.com or Symore at (786) 209-7263, symonetitania@gmail.com.
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Networking starts at 11:30 a.m. followed by the luncheon at noon. Deadline to RSVP is 2 p.m. on Friday, June 7. For reservations, contact Marta Diaz at 305-556-2212 or email mdiaz@miamilakes chamber.com.
Hurricane prep event set June 22
Miami Lakes Elderly Afairs Committee will present a Hurricane Prepardness event from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 22, at the Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. There will be numerous resources and special presentations on how famlies can better prepare for the hurricane season which started June 1. Representatives from Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr.’s office, American Medican Response, Miami-Dade Police Department and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Departments will be on hand for the event.
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Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs that are available for the public during May and early June: For Children and Families: Movies and Stories for Kids – Watch favorite movies with family and friends. Movies being shown this month are “Treasure Planet,” (PG); “The Cat from Outer Space” (PG); “Ratchet & Clank” (PG), and “Turbo” (PG). Events made possible by the Town of Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board at 3 p.m. on Wednesdays, June 5, 12, 19 and 26. Talking is Teaching. Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers – Stories, songs and activities for toddlers. Best for ages 18 months to 3 years old at 11 a.m. on Thursdays, June 6, 13, 20 and 27. Baby and Me Group – A free 10-week series giving parents and caregivers an opportunity to develop close relationships with their infants ages birth to 6 months. Space is limited, registration is required and closes once group is full. Series runs weekly from 10 a.m. to
noon on Tuesdays from now to July 16. Program sponsored by The Children’s Trust. Call 305243-8425 or email familiesfirst@miami.edu for more information and to register. SUMMER READING STARTS Space: A Universe of Stories from June 8 to August 3. Kick-off: Salty Sue’s Celestial Stories – During this interactive storytime, Salty Sue brings the magic of the moon, tides and stars with tales of Polynesian voyagers and ancient navigators who used the stars for guidance. Made possible by the Town of Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 8. Lego Challenge – Challenge other LEGO master builders. Competition is open to builders ages 5 to 12. Made possible by the Town of Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 15. Coding Doctors for Kids: Scratch 3.0 – Kids will learn to code their way up to a real video game on the Scratch platform. Presented by Coding Doctors Kids Club. Space is limited, contact branch to regis-
ter. Best for ages 8 to 16 years at 3 p.m. on Friday, June 28. Constellations – Discover the stories behind the constellations and create your own constellation. Materials provided, space is limited, contact branch to register. Best for ages 5 to 12 years at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 22. Space Warrior Training – Does the Force flow strong in you? Rey, the newest Space Warrior, will teach how to use the Force to overcome the dark side and bring order and peace to the Galaxy. Training session will be followed by a special craft activity. Made possible by the Town of Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 29 For Teens: Teen Oasis – Try your hand at galaxy slime, space painting, perler bead crafts and more. For ages 8-18 at 4 p.m. on Tuesdays, June 11 and 25. Retro Game Night - Play retro video games on the big screen or classic board games around the table. Suitable for ages 8-18 years at 4:30 p.m. on Mondays, June 10, 17 and 24.
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For Adults: Purls of Wisdom – Learn basic knitting and stitching. Materials will be provided. Best for ages 18 and up at 2 p.m. on Tuesdays, June 11, 18 and 25. Strum the Lute: Tai Chi for Beginners – Practice this ancient tradition and learn gentle movements to increase strength, flexibility and balance. Class is led by library staff. Best for ages 18 and up at 11 a.m. on Wednesdays, June 5, 12. 19 and 26. Meditation – Join in mediation derived from Raja Yoga, a discipline that helps develop inner calm, clear thinking and personal well-being. Meets at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 7. Book Discussion Group -
This month’s selection is “The Stars are Fire” by Anita Shreve. Meets at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18 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, June 26. 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.
ML resident Taylor Barimo earns Pharmacy doctorate
Miami Lakes resident Taylor Barimo, who recently earned her Doctorate degree in Pharmacy from the University of Florida (UF), is living her dream. Since she was student at Miami Lakes Educational Center Barimo had her sights set on a career in pharmacy and took one step closer to her career achievement when she attended where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in biology and graduated Cum Laude. She was then accepted into the Doctor of Pharmacy program at UF which is currently ranked in the top 10 in America. Barimo, 25, is now finishing up medical rotations at the Cleveland Clinic. “I’m excited about my career,” she said. In high school, Barimo said she knew she wanted to seek a career in the medical field but didn’t know which one. She enrolled in MLEC’s magnet medical program where she discovered pharmacy would be her best career choice. “I decided to go with pharmacy program,” she said. “The magnet program had many courses like pharmacy, nursing, dental and EMT. Pharmacy was the best fit for me.” Barimo interned at Walgreens and decided to study pharmacy
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in college. At UF she boosted up her resume during her undergraduate studies to make her a strong candidate for the school’s pharmacy program. Barimo is a member of Sigma Alpha, a community service fraternity and philanthropy group which helps raise money for St. Jude Hospital where kids are fighting cancer. Barimo has been a Miami Lakes resident since 1992. She attended Royal Kids Academy, Bob Graham Education Center and graduated with a pharmacy technician certification from MLEC. Her father, William L. Barimo, said he’s proud of his daughter’s accomplishments.
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Hialeah Miami Lakes’ Project Citizens team competes at state The Project Citizen team at Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High School (HML) advanced to the Project Citizen State finals. This is the third consecutive year the team has advanced to the final round of this competition. The team's project last school year won Best Overall High School Portfolio and represented the State of Florida in the Project Citizen national showcase earning a Superior rating. This year, HML's project is “Mind Yourself:Access to Mental Health Services in Florida.” The team seeks to improve access to mental health care services for Florida public school students by proposing a Behavioral Health Education course for middle and high school students. The proposed course would address topics such as reducing the stigma surrounding mental health, managing stress and getting professional care. Project Citizen is a portfoliobased civic education program. As part of the program, students must identify, select and work to solve a problem with a public policy solution within the community. Participation in the program teaches students interested in law or law-related fields the important skills of monitoring and influencing public policy in a democratic society. The program is conducted through an elective course offering in the HML's Legal Studies Academy. The team defended their project at Florida Southern College in Lakeland on May 28.
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Ice Cream Social vendors are sought Vendor and sponsorship registration is now open for the Town of Miami Lakes Third Annual Ice Cream Social celebrating National Ice Cream Day.
The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. For information, call 305-698-9308.
Classes and Recreation Calendar
The Town of Miami Lakes has scheduled the following classes and recreation activities during June:
(Youth Programs)
(All classes are free unless noted by [$]) Open Hang Nights (Themed Nights) Ages 11-17 Select Wed./Fri. 6:00 pm MLYC YMCA After School Care [$[ Ages 6-8th Grade 2:00 to 6:00 pm MLOP YMCA After School Care [$] Ages K-5th Grade 2:00 to 6:00 pm RACC
(Adult Programs) Zumba [$] 18+ Tues./Thurs. Open Play Dominoes Mon. to Fri. 18+ Painting 1 18+ Fridays Painting 2 18+ Fridays Painting 3 18+ Wednesdays Spanish Advanced Conversational 18+ Mon./Wed. Spanish Intermediate 18+ Tues./Thurs. Yoga 1 18+ Mon./Wed. Yoga 2 [$] 18+ Tues./Thurs.
6:30 pm RACC 6:30 pm RACC 9:30 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
(55+ Senior Programs) 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
Town plans field closures at Optimist, Royal Oaks parks THE MIAMI LAKER
Miami Lakes will be performing annual maintenance to the athletic fields at Miami Lakes Optimist Park and Royal Oaks Park beginning June 10 and running through August 9. During this period, most athletic fields will be closed. Residents and family membes will have access to one area at Optimist Park north of the basketall courts for play in addition to the perimeter berm areas for exercises.
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Residents can also take advantage of the open play field area, the green space east of the picnic shelters and the walking trail at Royal Oaks Park. Pick up games and other nonorganized activities are encouraged to use the open play field areas at Royal Oaks Park and the fields at Barbara Goleman High School. For more information, contact the Community Services Deparment at 305-558-0382.
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Meetings Calendar
The Town of Miami Lakes, homeowners associations, professional and volunteer groups have scheduled meetings during June:
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Town Council Meeting June 4 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center Public Safety Committee June 5 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center Youth Activities Task Force Meeting June 5 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center Cultural Affairs Com. June 6 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center Elderly Affairs Com. June 12 8:30 am M.L. Govt. Center Special Needs Advisory Board Meeting June 12 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center Education Adv. Board June 13 6:30 PM M.L. Govt. Center Special Master Hearing June 17 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center Economic Devel. Com. June 18 5:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center Veteran Affairs Committee Meeting June 20 6:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center Neighborhood Improvement Committee June 20 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center Public Safety Committee June 25 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center Homeowners Organizations Loch Lomond June 5 6:30 pm MLOP Royal Palm Estates June 6 7:00 pm MCCC Silvercrest South June 10 7:30 pm MCCC Loch Ness June 10 7:30 pm MCCC Lake Cynthia June 12 7:30 pm MCCC Loch Lomond East June 12 7:00 pm MLOP Windmill Gate June 13 7:00 pm MLOP Loch Andrews June 17 7:00 pm MLOP Loch Isle June 17 7:00 pm MLOP Lake Glen Ellen June 18 7:30 pm MCCC Lake Carol June 19 7:00 pm MCCC Serenity Point June 19 7:00 pm MCCC Royal Oaks June 19 7:30 pm MCCC Regatta Point June 20 7:00 pm MCCC Gramercy Park June 20 7:00 pm MCCC Lake Elizabeth June 24 7:00 pm MCCC Fountain Park June 24 7:30 pm MCCC Silvercrest North June 25 7:00 pm MCCC Lake Martha June 25 6:30 pm MCCC Loch Lomond West June 25 7:30 pm MCCC Villa Vizcaya June 26 7:30 pm MCCC Lake Sandra June 27 7:00 pm MCCC Anchorage June 27 7:30 pm MCCC Miami Lakes Clubs, Professional & Volunteer Groups M.L. Cham. Comm. June 12 Shula’s Hotel 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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Optimist Club wraps up the Flag Football season PAGE 18
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OPTIMIST CLUB始s 8U division champions the Chiefs.
The Miami Lakes Optimist Club recently concluded its Spring 2019 NFL Flag Football season. Over 390 children participated in the league this season receiving trophies at the league's closing ceremony event on May 18, at Royal Oaks Park. Congratulations to the 8U division champion Chiefs, 10U division champion Ravens, 12U division champion Packers, and 14U division champion Colts. The season was made possible in part by the following league sponsors: 1st Financial Inc.; Acebo Roofing; Bachiller Iron Works; Bartop Signage; C.A.T.S, Chirino Locksmith; COD Productions LLC.; Ground Effects; Innovated Apparel Corp.; K-9 Solutions; KMU OPTIMIST CLUB始s 10U division champions the Ravens. Taekwondo; La Bodeguita Restaurant; Menchies; Mercedes Benz Fort Lauderdale; and MiaCucina. Also Miami Lakes Sport Shop; MOP Auto Parts, One Global Service of America Security Division; Pro Auto Sound of Miami, Inc.; Quality Pest Control Services, Inc.; Rosa Barroso LMCH LLC.; ShawRoss Intl. Importers; Simply Backflows, Inc.; Stratwell; TAPEJungle.com; Unicity Auto Parts Corp. and Ztek Solutions Many of these businesses are based in Miami Lakes and their sponsorship exemplifies a strong commitment to the community and the Town's youth sports programs. The Optimist Club of Miami OPTIMIST CLUB始s 12U division champions the Packers. Lakes Flag Football program is a youth flag football league for kids ages 5-14 with games on Saturday mornings at Royal Oaks Park in Miami Lakes. Practices are once or twice a week at night. Registration is $120 for residents of Miami Lakes and includes a jersey, football equipment and a season-ending trophy. Registration for the Fall 2019 season of Miami Lakes Optimist flag football will begin online on August 16. For more information, call 786-228-6319 or visit http://MIAFlag.com. OPTIMIST CLUB始s 14U division champions the Colts.
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A group of local high school students were recently honored with The Miami Herald’s Male and Female Athlete of the Year, Scholar Athletes of the Year nominations and recognized for their achievements on the sporting fields in baseball, softball, volleyball, tennis, track and field and flag football. Finalists for Female Athlete of the Year for girls in Class 9A64 include Mater Academy Valerie Lastra who won the state title in the 1600 with a
time of 4:50.62. Lastra also won girls Runner of the Year. Monsignor Edward Pace (Pace) athletic director and head football coach Joe Zaccheo won the Lifetime Achievement Award. Pace student-athlete Yordano Carmona won Pitcher of the Year, and Barbara Goleman’s Alyssa Moore, who plays badminton and tennis and runs track, won girls’ Player of the Year. Moore also is a nominee for
Miami Dade College Sharks baseball has been crowned FCSAA Southern Conference Champions. The Sharks needed one win over Palm Beach State College to earn their spot for the tournament The Sharks defeated Palm Beach in a 8-1 win. The Sharks concluded the season (31-20) overall and (15-9) in conference play and ranked seventh in the State. The Sharks have had a great
run at the FCSAA State Tournament winning two games and cruising out of the tournament on Tuesday May 14 against Northwest Florida State College. The Sharks had a giant comeback in MDC baseball history reviving from an 11-0 deficit in the 5th inning to tieing it up and winning it in extra innings over College of Central Florida.
MDC’s baseball team wins state finals championship
MIAMI DADE COLLEGE baseball team wins FCSAA Souther Coference championship.
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Scholar Athletes of the Year as she’s ranked sixth in her graduating class, and earned the Herald’s Player of the Year for badminton. Moore, who is bound for the University of Florida, is also AP Scholar with Distinction and AP Calculus AB Student of the Year. Her class schedule includes AP Computer Science Principles, AP Calculus BC, AP Environmental Science, AP Physics I and AP Chemistry. Moore also earned the Miami Herald’s First Team Player honors for winning the GMAC in girls’ single competition. Second Team honors include Hialeah Gardens Katherine Estrada and Oliver Peralta for mixed doubles competition. For baseball (Class 9A-7A), First Team honors for Hialeah Gardens senior pitcher Nick Pazos who recorded an 1.36 ERA and 51 strikeouts. Second Team honors include American senior infielder Carlos Montejo, and his teammate, senior third baseman Adrian Vasquez. Third Team honors include Hialeah Gardens sophomore infielder Michael Cubilete and American senior shortstop Brandon Sanchez.
Honorable mentions included American player Jordan Naranjo; Hialeah Gardens players Alvaro Ramirez and Ronnie Beliard; and Mater Academy players Gianni Rodriguez, Samuel Hernandez and Carlos Fernandez. For Class 6A-2A, First Team honors for Pace senior pitcher Yordani Carmona (7-0 and 0.65 ERA), Pace junior shortstop Sammy Infiante (.522 batting average and 19 runs), Pace junior outfielder Albert Hernandez (.554 batting average and 30 RBI), and Goleman senior outfielder Sebastian Sanchez (statistics not available). Second Team honors include Pace senior pitcher Luis Gonzalez, Pace senior third baseman Edison Renteria and Pace junior outfielder Robert Moya. Honorable mention for Pace player Michael Machin. For softball (Class 6A-2A), Goleman senior player Bianca Soto earned First Team Honors with a .574 batting average and 32 runs. For boys’ tennis, honorable mentions included Hialeah Miami Lakes player Anthony Sanchez; and honorable mentions for girls’ tennis included
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HialeahMiami Lakes players Abril Gonzalez, Emily Garcia and Natalie Ruiz. For volleyball, Hialeah Miami Lakes senior player Alain Martinez earned First Team honors, recording 107 kills, 413 assists, 214 digs and 79 aces for the season. Honorable mentions included Hialeah Gardens players Daniel Diaz, Daniel Mirabal and Narco Ordaz; and Hialeah Miami Lakes players Tomas DiCotanzo, Robert Donahue, Johnny Morales, Erick Murillo and Ah’mon Phillips. For track and field (boys’) Pace senior student-athlete Errol Bennett-Wood earned First Team honors with a 6.42 in the long jump at the state championships. Pace senior Joshua Onuigbo made the Third Team in the discus, and an honorable mention include for Pace student-athlete Leroy Wilson. For flag football, Pace junior quarterback Miranda Fernandez made the All-Dade First Team recording 44 touchdowns for the season. Mater Academy quarterback and defensive back Melanie Chiquillo made the All-Dade Second Team.
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Monday - Friday from June 10 to August 16 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily for Ages 5-14 Roberto Alonso Community Center 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue / Phone: 786-370-7315 Lunch, snacks and field trips included Dance Camp & Sports Camp: $160 per week Adventure Camp $135 per week Registration Fee: $50 one time fee / Financial Assistance Available
Florida Intern. University’s swim and dive team posted highest GPA in Panther history
Cardinal Gibbons High cuts Pace High baseball team’s quest for second state title
Cardinal Gibbons High baseball team defeated Monsignor Edward Pace High, 5-1, in the regional finals of the FHSAA baseball championships ending the Spartans’ quest for a second consecutive state title. The Chiefs, ranked the No. 11 in the state, held the Spartans scoreless
for six innings while crossing home plate once in the second inning, two in the fourth and two in the sixth. Pace, ranked No. 16 in the state, defeated Key West, 5-3, in the regional semifinals and Gulliver Prep, 7-5, in the quarterfinals.
Florida International University (FIU) women's swim and dive team achieved its highest grade point average in program history this past semester as the Panthers posted a 3.62 cumulative average to achieve the impressive milestone. “The ladies killed it in the classroom this spring. They continue to raise the bar and exceed in it. I could not be more proud of how we are getting the job done in the classroom,” said head coach Randy Horner. Coming off another successful season and their fifth-consecutive C-USA title, the Panthers have proven their domination in the pool and in the classroom. Of the 32 members on the team, four student-athletes completed the semester with a 4.0 GPA, while 23 achieved above a 3.5 GPA. The accomplishment ranks the Panthers as the second-highest women's team GPA at FIU with the women's golf team holding the highest GPA with a cumula- PACE comes up short in FHSSA regional finals losing to Cardinal Gibbons 5-1. tive average of 3.74.
Bricks 4 Kidz Summer Camp
Monday - Friday from June 10 to August 2 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM daily for ages 5-13 Miami Lakes Optimist Clubhouse 6411 N.W. 162 Street / Phone: 786-208-2559 Early drop off at 8:30 AM / Sign out begins at 12:45 PM Camp: $160 per week / Late pick up fees apply Email: cgprograms@bricks4kidz.com Visit: www.miamilakes-fl/gov/bricks4kidz
Code Explorers Summer Camp
Monday - Friday from June 10 to August 2 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM daily for NEO ages 7-8, Jr. ages 9-14 Miami Lakes Youth Center 6075 Miami Lakes Drive East / Phone: 305-454-6515 Camp: $209 per week / Supply fees vary weekly up to $50 Aftercare: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM (additional $37.50 per week) Email: info@codeexplorers.org Visit: www.CodeExplorers/org/landing/miamilakes
Miami Lakes Optimist Baseball Camp
Monday - Friday / 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM daily for ages 5-15 Week 1 & 2: June 17-28 / Week 3 & 4: August 5 - 16 Miami Lakes Optimist Clubhouse / Lunch included 6411 N.W. 162 Street / Phone: 305-527-5131 Camp: Miami Lakes residents and current players: $160 per week (Non-town residents: $175 per week) Early drop off at 8 AM / Late pick up 3 - 5 PM ($10 per day)
Miami Lakes Optimist Softball Camp
Monday - Thursday / 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM daily Week 1: June 10-13 / Week 2: June 17-20 Miami Lakes Optimist Clubhouse / Lunch not provided 6411 N.W. 162 Street / Phone: 305-336-0023 Camp: $80 per player per week
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Jose Marti MAST’s middle school golf team finished in fifth place in county finals The middle school golf team at Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy (JMMAST) finished up their best season ever this past April. With matches against local schools Hialeah Gardens Middle and Highland Oaks Middle, the team of six golfers improved each round on their way to county invitationals. The co-ed team consists of two eighth graders, Jessica Ruiz-Camargo and Nathan Serpa, three seventh graders, Fabriano Ayala, Giovanni Cruz and Jay Dieguez and sixth grader Bryan Blanco. Golf coach Ed Cruz says, “It’s been exciting to see their scores go down with each course we play. They are improving their skills, learning the fine points of the game, and they are a tight knit group that
has fun together.” The North division qualifying meet took place on April 16 at the Country Club of Miami where the team holds their practices. JMMAST again performed well with a low score of 62 on nine holes by Ayala, and Serpa and Cruz both with 64. As a result, the team qualified for the county finals at Palmetto Golf Course on April 25. Avoiding the water hazards and saving strokes out of the sand, the team finished in fifth place for Miami-Dade County. A successful season on JMMAST’s golf team leaves high hopes for next year’s team and the returning players. No matter their scores, they can look forward to summer vacation spending time on local courses with friends.
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For the second time in St. Thomas University baseball history and the first time since 2015, the Bobcats have advanced to play in the Avista NAIA World Series championship game defeating the University of Science and Arts (Oklahoma), 10-2, setting up a rematch with top ranked Tennessee Wesleyan this week for the national title. The game was scheduled for Tuesday, June 4 at Harris Field in Lewiston, Idaho. The Bulldogs defeated the Bobcats, 3-2, earlier in the tournament, putting STU in an elimination game. The Bobcats, ranked No. 6, prevailed and reached the national title game. In the Bobcats-Drovers game, STU pitcher Christoper Coipel (6-2) pitched the best game of his season lasting eight innings, striking out two and allowing two earned runs to earn his sixth win of the season. Coipel pitched through the eighth for the first time this season and into the eighth for the third time this season all against ranked teams (Keiser, Southeastern, USAO). St. Thomas opened the scoring in the top of the third inning following a RBI single by second baseman Erick Delgado which scored Daniel Lowry. Then, Sergio Lopez stepped
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to the plate with the bases loaded and one out in the bottom of the third inning, with a 11 count. Driving a pitch over the wall in left field for a grand slam, his seventeenth home run of the season to give STU a 5-0 lead. In the top of the sixth inning, a nice double by Lopez, giving him his fifth RBI, gave STU a 9-0 lead over Science and Arts. Coipel held the Drover offense recording 12 consecutive outs from the bottom of the first until the fifth when USAO reached on an error. Coipel worked around the error recording a ground ball out to end the inning.
Two freshmen women labeled tennis standouts at Fla. International
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Two Sierra Volleyball teams place first in RIZE tourney
THE SIERRA VOLLEYBALL CLUB OF MIAMI LAKESʼ 12U and 14U teams each won first place at the NVL RIZE 2019 Tournament in Port St. Lucie, Florida where they qualified to compete in the NVL RIZE Global Challenge Junior Championships this month at Club Med. The two teams are bidding to compete in the West Coast AAU Junior Olympic Games in Santa Monica, California in July. Pictured (from left 12U and 14 U players- Sophia Valbuena and Paris Vinuela, head coach Abraham Kurdic, and players Samantha Valbuena, Frances Vinuela.
After a successful first year with the FIU women's tennis program, the freshman duo of Basak Albas and Kamila Umarova recently earned AllConference USA honors as voted on by league coaches. The two Panthers were named to the All-CUSA Doubles First Team while Akbas earned spots on the All-CUSA Singles Second Team and the C-USA All-Freshman Team. For both student-athletes the recognition reflects the impressive seasons that each one of the rookie members had during the 2018-19 campaign. “Basak is an extremely hard working athlete, her dedication and ability to quickly adapt to collegiate tennis played an integral role in her success this season. Her accomplishments are a confirmation that hard work pays off,” said head coach Katarina Petrovic. In her first season with the Panthers, Akbas posted a 17-3 mark in singles competition. Playing in the No. 3 position, she held a 9-1 record and was undefeated in the fall while winning the No. 2 singles flight at the Bedford Cup in October. She was named C-USA Athlete of the Week on March 6 after achieving a near perfect weekend of competition. The Akbas-Umarova duo was a consistent force for the Panthers in 2018-19 sporting 8-2 doubles record overall and 6-2 mark in dual matches. The tandem ranked as high as No. 64 on the ITA/Oracle ranking this season, a rarity for a freshman pair to achieve. The dynamic duo remained undefeated against conference opponents while playing in the No.1 spot. They ended the season on a twomatch win streak, where they downed conference opponents UTEP and North Texas at the CUSA Championships. For Umarova, the freshman earned a 14-5 singles record overall in addition to her stellar doubles play with Akbas going 9-4 in dual play and 4-1 in CUSA contests. “Basak and Kami are team players and they showed that while they competed. They collaborated and brought the best out of each other during every match,” said Petrovic.
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By Raquel Edmundson Special to The Miami Laker Pace High School (Pace) celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2019 with the traditional Baccalaureate Mass on May 19 at St. Bonaventure Catholic
Church in Davie to honor the graduates as they end high school and begin their collegiate years. Reverend Paul Vuturo celebration the afternoon service along with Class of 2006 Pace
Brian Rodriguez and Luis Salazar, both seniors at Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High School (HML), won the first annual Superintendent’s Student Innovation Challenge in the category of Health. Each student was awarded a $10,000 scholarship to the school of their choice. Their team, Cognitive Botics, developed an app called Cognitive Learning. This app can be used by employers to identify employees who may be experiencing mental health challenges. Employees complete an online survey and the results are used to predict with 83 percent accuracy those individuals who may need help. Employers can then make contact with these employees to offer wellness programs, medical leave, or remote work options. The logo of their app was “Mentally healthy employee equals productive workforce.” The young men were assisted by a coach, Ivan Yaeger, CEO of The Yaeger Companies. The Yaeger Companies provides
professional development, health care and consulting services. Ted Dinicola and Ray Parris, HML teachers in the Digital Media and Entrepreneurship Magnet, were instrumental in encouraging and helping them prepare for competition. Principal Lisa Garcia and science teacher Raul Hernandez were also influential in preparing the young men for competition Rodriguez will attend FIU and plans to study computer science. Salazar will attend Miami Dade College and plans to study computer engineering. Salazar said, “I learned how to be more confident in public speaking while also learning a lot about computers from Brian. I know that mental health is an important issue, and our solution can positively impact employees and employers, so it is a win-win situation.” “Improving my coding skills and making connections with people in the field will open doors for me, and the scholarship is going to help me graduate debt-free.” said Rodriguez.
Two HML students win 20K in Student Innovation contest
PICTURED with their scholarship checks (from left) are Jose Bueno, MDCPS North Region Superintendent, Brian Rodriguez, MDCPS Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, Luis Salazar and Ivari Yaeger.
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alumnus Father Bryan Garcia. Vuturo and principal Ana Garcia presented each senior with a baccalaureate medal with the school seal on it. Members of the graduating class brought offertory gifts of bread and wine to the altar for the Eucharistic celebration. A Spartan helmet, cheerleading pompoms, textbooks and a cross with some of the other items brought to the altar to symbolize their time spent at Pace. The class acknowledged members of the Pace family and parents who offered their constant support throughout their four years at Pace and thanked each of them with small gifts of appreciation. Graduating mem-
bers of the Pace chorus performed for the last time singing “I Lived” by One Republic. Following the mass, students and their families enjoyed a photo slideshow showcasing some of the many cherished memories by the graduates since their freshman year. The Class of 2019 commemorated their high school journey at the 56th annual Commencement Exercise on May 24 at Miami-Dade County Auditorium. Senior Fabia St. Juste, who will be attending Cornell University in the fall, gave an inspiring and cheerful farewell address. She reminisced about the memories made, lessons learned and the legacy this class
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leaves for future generations of Spartans. In a warm address, Garcia wished the graduates well and announced some of their many accolades. One highlight is that as a class, the 2019 graduates received $13 million in total academic and athletic scholarships. The 244 graduates received their diplomas and moved their tassels from left to right confirming their achievement as high school graduates. Then they participated in one of the school’s long time tradition of tossing their graduation caps into the air creating one final and joyful memory at Pace Spartans.
PACE HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS celebrate graduation by throwing their caps into the air.
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Sharon Wallen, Spanish Lake Elementary’s (SLE) fifth-grade teacher and her students won the 24 Annual HOPE Contest Elementary Class Division out of 124 school entries. Students are required to develop innovative campaigns to help raise awareness about the public’s roles as the stewards of domestic animals. This year, students were asked to develop messages about preventing and reporting animal cruelty. Miami-Dade County school board member Dr. Martin S. Karp founded and has sponsored this contest for the past 24 years. This year’s theme and research projects centered on student research on making pet ownership less expensive along with becoming a responsible pet owner. The students’ submissions included a video, a power-
point, flyers, a wall-sized ABC Chart relating to animal care and an original book titled TLC – Tender Loving Care. Each student wrote an original poem and illustration to support responsible pet ownership. The students also held massive drives for blankets, food and toys for the animal shelters. Their efforts were rewarded on May 21 at the Miami Dade Animal Services Department. They were not only surprised with the win but they were awarded four tickets to a Marlins game, a $50 Target gift card and a bag of goodies. In addition, for 24 years of dedication and support for The HOPE Contest, a surprise proclamation of thanks was given to their teacher Sharon Wallen. This came from the office of Miami Dade’s Mayor and Commissioners.
Mater Lakes Academy graduates 22 students with their AA degrees
On May 4, Mater Lakes Academy (MLA) had 22 seniors graduate from Miami Dade College (MDC). They graduated with their Associate of Arts Degree as a senior in high school. They also wore a gold cord that signified they graduated at the highest honors from MDC. These seniors got to wear these black cap and gowns and cords again at their high school graduation on June 4. MDC highlighted some of their most outstanding graduates MLA is proud to say that representing the MDC North Campus is one of their seniors, Mercedes Ferreira-Dias. Ferreira-Dias will be graduating high school with an associates degree in psychology. She will be attending the Harvard/Berklee Dual Degree program with Harvard University’s Department of Music. MLA would like to wish all of their graduates the best of luck in their future endeavors.
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MATER LAKES ACADEMYʼS 22 seniors who graduated with their associates degree from Miami Dade College.
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Two HML students honored by Junior Orange Bowl Committee
On April 8, two Hialeah Miami Lakes (HML) students, Erik Fernandez and Naomi Valdez, were honored at a ceremony recognizing the achievements of athletes in MiamiDade County Public Schools. Both students received the Outstanding Scholar Athlete award and scholarship from the Junior Orange Bowl Commit tee. The scholarship award was $1,000 per student. Fernandez, a senior, participated in cross country, soccer and tennis during his four years at HML. He also achieved the third highest GPA in the Trojan Chapter of the National Honor Society for which he was honored in an additional ceremony on May 18 at Shula’s Grand Ballroom.
Fernandez was named to the Trojan Hall of Fame in a schoolbased ceremony on May 21. He plans to attend the University of Central Florida, College of Engineering and Computer Science and his intended major is aerospace/mechanical engineering. Valdez played soccer and tennis for HML. She also served as team co-captain for soccer for two years. She has the second highest GPA in the class of 2019 which is 5.061 weighted. Valdez was also named to the Trojan Hall of Fame on May 21. Valdez will be attending Dartmouth College in New Hampshire. She plans to study environmental engineering with a minor in law.
Pace High School lists wide variety of summer courses Pace High School has scheduled a wide variety of Enrichment Programs and Summer Camps during June and July: SUMMER ENRICHMENT COURSES: Courses for High School credit, Grades: Rising 6-8th graders. June 17 to July 12 (no school July 4-5) Courses and Costs: Physical Education, HOPE, Computer Technology (virtual or on campus) $800 (1 credit) full days for 4 weeks, 8 a.m.-11:30 a.m.; noon3:30 p.m. Writing $400 (.5 credit), half days for 4 weeks, noon - 3:30 p.m. (For more information, contact cgiberson@acehs.com. SUMMER CAMPS Basketball: Grades 7-12; June 10-13 (8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.) Cost: $50 per camper / $40
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NAOMI VALDEZ (left) and ERIK FERNANDEZ (right) are pictured with their awards from the Junior Orange Bowl Committee.
Town’s paintings on display June 27
Join the Town of Miami Lakes for an evening of art and culture at a showcase of the works by students in the Town’s adult painting class. The event will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 27, at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street. The paintingd will be available for viewing through the summer months from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday at Town Hall.
BOB GRAHAM EDUCATION CENTER congratulated Eva Oliveras who was a finalist in this year's Do the Write Thing Challenge and her teacher Jacqueline Arrojo-Hernandez. Oliveras, her parents and teacher attended the awards ceremony on May 22. Oliveras was commended for being such an excellent writer along with her teacher for her efforts in enhancing her writing skills. Oliveras is pictured (left) with her teacher during the ceremony.
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Bob Graham Education Center’s (BGEC) Bobcat Dancers held their end of year dance recital on May 23 at the Barbara Goleman High School auditorium. During the past year, the Bobcat Dancers, made up of 25 girls from 6 to 8th grades, performed and competed at several local, regional and sate events winning awards along the way.
The theme of the final performance as “Once Upon A Time” with the team performing 29 solo, duet and group dances all set to music and costumes of Disney stories and movies. The Bobcat Dancers are coached by BGEC teacher Mayri Martinez. The 2018-19 team officers were Cassandra Balmaseda, Kaitlyn Vilches, Sophia and Susanna Inguanzo.
Mater Academy’s Wind/Jazz ensemble wins honors at World Strides Festival
Coding Doctors Kids Club has successful fundraiser
THE CODING DOCTORS KIDS CLUB held their fundraiser on May 21. The club was looking to raise money to buy a bundle of VEX robots. The event at Ben & Jerry’s and Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza was very successful as over 150 people attended. The club was able to raise enough money to buy their bundle. Coding Doctors Kids Club is a free club MATER ACADEMY HIGHʼS for children who want to learn and have fun. The club is picWind Ensemble and Jazz tured at Ben & Jerry’s after the successful event. Ensemble recently competed at the World Strides Heritage Festival in Virginia and walked away with some top honors. The Wind Ensemble received a Silver rating and the Jazz Ensemble received a Gold rating. The group also received the Sweepstakes Award, Best Instrumental Group Award, and Adjudicator Award. One of the jazz ensemble members, Harry Garcia, was awarded the prestigious Maestro Award BOB GRAHAM EDUCATION CENTERʼS Bobcat Dancers for his outstanding performteam officers for 2018-19 are pictured with coach Mayri ance in jazz ensemble. Martinez and principal Yecenia Martinez following end of the year dance recital. (From left) Susanna Inguanzo, Cassandra Balmaseda, Mayri Martinez, Yecenia Martinez, Kaitlyn Vilches and Sophia Inguanzo. MIAMI LAKES K-8 CENTERʼS Future Educators of America (FEA) held a donation drive in April to benefit The Lotus House which is a shelter for homeless women and their children. The Lotus House provides support, education, tools and resources that empower women to improve their lives. With the help of students, staff and their PTSA, FEA donated much needed items like canned goods, socks, clothing, shoes, stuffed animals, toys, pencils, pens and other school Apply A pply iinsect nsect rrepellent epellent to to b bare are skin skin supplies and toiletries. Pictured (front, from left) Alani Vazquez, Amanda Martinez, Elizabeth Cabrera and Jaden and clothing to keep mosquitoes away. Wu; (back, from left) Alexandra Martinez, Emily Dashtaki, Cassandra Crespo and Nicholas Dunlap.
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BGEC’s STEM team places in Nationals competition Barbara Goleman High School (BGHS) is proud to have been given the opportunity to have some of its STEM students participate in Nationals. After much struggle and hard work in raising the needed funding for them to participate in their first national competition, their efforts paid off. From April 26-27, they left to participate in a national competition at Texas A&M University. With more than 40 high schools participating from with-
in and outside of the United States, needless to say, they had their work cut out for them. Through their teamwork and sprit de corps, they placed ninth overall. Their students also received the rookie enterprise award and ranked second overall in pit challenge. They worked hard and gave it their all. Their commitment and dedication to being the best they could be was clearly visible throughout this competition.
BGECʼS robotics team is pictured at the nationals competition (from left) Erleen Rodriguez, David Villa, Stephon Roberts, Philip Nittolo, Alex Mercado, Guillermo Llompart, Isabel Izoka, Greter Gutierrez, Jessica Bravo and Caridad Nittolo (knelling).
UCC Women host annual Spring Tea
UCC Women of Miami Lakes Congregational Church, “Doers of the Word,” hosted its 11th annual Spring Tea on May 11 in the Fellowship Hall at 6701 Miami Lakeway South. “Tea by the Sea” was this year’s theme to commemorate life in South Florida. The event highlighted iconic ocean, sea and beach scenes adorned with assorted tea ware.
In addition to great food and prizes, guests were also treated to a multi-generational Fashion Show with piano accompaniment by Teresa Lesick and entertainment by three-generation singers featuring mother, daughter and granddaughter Karen House, Keenya Robertson and Lena Robertson. Ruby Holihan kept things moving as the program’s emcee.
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Jose Marti’s Vanessa Meneses Miami Lakes Area wins school’s Houses of Worship first honor in Hialeah Church of Christ Elevate Church Silver Knights 6250 Miami Lakes Dr. East Shula’s Hotel (Davis Cup Room) For the first time in Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy (JMMAST) history, the school has a Silver Knight Award Honorable Mention. The honor was achieved in the Art category by senior Vanessa Tascon Meneses. She was very involved in the restoration of her school’s 40 life sized paintings around the building. She is a contributing artist to their ever-expanding mural depicting street art much like the kind seen in the Wynwood District. She has also raised funds and rallied the student body to join her as she ventures to make her school known for its strong arts program as well as STEM. Other local students were also named Honorable Mention for the 2019 awards including Abdiel Vasallo from Hialeah Gardens for Vocational Technical, and Catalina Sanchez from Mater Academy for World Languages. Congratulations to all the Silver Knights Award winners and Honorable Mentions.
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St. Andrews Lutheran Church
575 West 68 Street Telephone: 305-821-3622 Sunday service (English)...9:00 AM Sunday service (Spanish)10:30 AM Bible School......................11:00 AM
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Telephone: 305-625-3787 Sunday service.................10:00 AM Youth Thursday..................7:00 PM Friday Prayer Service........7:00 PM
New Dawn Church/ Iglesia Nuevo Amanecer 17200 N.W. 87 Avenue Spanish service............9:15 AM English sevice.............11:00 AM
6842 Main Street, Miami Lakes Telephone: 305-558-1060 Sunday Bible Study.............9:30 AM Sunday Worship Service.10:30 AM Sunday Evening Service...6:00 PM Wednesday Bible Study.....7:30 PM
Fulfilled Life Church
Country Club Middle School 18305 N.W. 75 Place Telephone: 786-378-2356 Sunday Service (Eng.).....10:30 AM
Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church
15801 N.W. 67 Avenue Telephone: 305-558-2302 Saturday Vigil Mass............5:00 PM Sunday services in English ...........9:30, 11:00 AM and 5:30 PM Sunday services in Spanish: ...........8:00 AM, 12:45 and 7:00 PM Daily services......7:00 and 8:30 AM Confessions: Saturdays.....3:30 PM
Mother of Our Redeemer Catholic Church
8445 N.W. 186 Street Telephone: 305-829-6141 Daily services (Spanish).....8:30 AM Saturday (English)..............5:30 PM Saturday (Spanish)............7:00 PM Sundays (English).....8 & 10:30 AM Sundays (Spanish) ................9 AM, 12:30 and 7:00 PM
North Palm Baptist Church
7801 N.W. 178 Street Telephone: 305-558-2032 Sunday Bible Study............9:15 AM Sunday Worship...............10:30 AM Wednesday sevice.............7:00 PM
M.L. United Methodist Church
14800 N.W. 67 Avenue Telephone: 305-821-7274 Worship service.................10:00 AM Contemporary service.......11:30 AM (Child care and youth Sunday School during both services)
New Testament Baptist Church
6601 N.W. 167 Street Telephone: 305-558-4930 Sunday English service.......11:15 AM Sunday Spanish service.....10:30 AM Sunday School.....................10:00 AM Sunday School (Spanish)...11:30 AM Wednesday Children’s Ministry......................6:45 PM Wednesday Bible study........7:00 PM Wednesday Youth Group.....7:00 PM
Christ the Saviour Orthodox Cathedral
16601 N.W. 77 Court Telephone: 305-822-0437 www.OrthodoxMiami.org Saturday Vespers...............6:00 PM Sunday Liturgy..................10:00 AM
Palm Springs United Methodist Church
5700 W. 12 Avenue Telephone: 305-821-3232 Worship service................10:45 AM
(Editor’s Note: All information provided by individiual houses of worship. Confirm service times by telephone.)
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Miami Lakes Congregational Church (MLCC), 6701 Miami Lakeway South, will host a Book Signing for former Pastor Dr. Jeffrey E. Frantz on Sunday, June 9, at noon immediately following 10:30 a.m. worship services. “The Bible You Didn’t Know You Could Believe In” provides readers with a modern view of the Bible, God and Jesus that gives integrity to the readers beliefs but does not rely on myths, superstitions and literal translation.
Miami Lakes Congregational Church honors Rosa N. Hammer in 100th year
Members and friends of Miami Lakes Congregational Church-UCC (MLCC) paid tribute to long time member and Miami Lakes resident Rosa Nell Hammer during a special observance of her 100th birth year. Hammer was commemorated at a special luncheon at Trattoria Pampered Chef on April 27 where she was presented with a Resolution of Milestone by the MLCC Council. On April 28 during Worship Services, she received a Certificate of Recognition from Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid and Councilmember Luis Collazo. A reception honoring Hammer was held following the service. The 100th Birthday Commemoration took place during MLCC’s 2nd annual “JOY” (Jesus’ Older Youth) Celebration weekend.
Frantz was the long time pastor of MLCC and former Miami Laker columnist of “Echoes of the Heart” who began his ministry in the Baptist tradition before becoming a minister in the United Church of Christ. He holds a Doctorate of Ministry degree from the Pacific School of Religion. Frantz and his wife, Yvette, have now retired and reside in Boynton Beach, Florida. His book will be available at the signing. Light refreshments will be served and the public is invited to attend.
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7413 Loch Ness Dr., Miami Lakes
Amazing opportunity to own an immaculate home in highly desired Loch Ness. This home boasts large floorplan featuring 5 large bedrooms, 4 full baths, beautiful out-door area with a large pool, separate den overlooking pool area, much more. Plenty of natural light. Hurricane impact windows and doors, newer roof and A/C system. Located in the heart of Miami Lakes! $540,000. A10556488.
8564 N.W. 165 Terr. , Miami Lakes
Spectacular 3 bed/2 bath home in gated Royal Oaks community, Completely renovated, marble and wood flooring. Huge gourmet eat-in kitchen w/granite counter, NO appliances. High vaulte ceilings, oversize master bedroom, large covered terrace overlooking pool area. $450,000. A10673282.
6301 Simmons St., Miami Lakes
Location, Location, Location! Great Miami Lakes Eagle Nest gem. Corner home has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Nicely remodeled with lots of room to grow. Home offers a maid/guest/in-law suite, 3 nice sized bedrooms, spacious master bedroom. Plenty of storage and closet space. Accordion shutters over all windoes. Spacious kitchen overlooking family room. Backyard is private. Property is close to all Miami Lakes has to offer. Walking distance to stores and restaurants. Minutes from major highways. REDUCED. $535,000. A10579897.
8385 Rednock Lane, Miami Lakes
Gorgeous townhouse w/amazing lake views, secluded patio by lake. Corner home w/glass window on side w/lot of natural light. Open floor plan with living/dining area open to kitchen. Top of line appliances, granite countertops. Impact windows thruout, plantation shutters. Great location w/in walking distance to community park w/multiple activities for children. $360,000. A10678653
7435 Sabal Drive, Miami Lakes
Short sale in Miami Lakes. Home is in need of repairs. DO NOT DISTURB OCCUPANTS. Least expensive lakefront home in Miami Lakes. $475,000. A10562361.
6390 Milk Wagon Lane, M. Lakes
Beautiful villa in Windmill Gate. Ready to move in. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, remodeled fom top to bottom. New roof (2019) w/10-year labor warranty, 25-year manufact. warranty. New A/C (2019), tankless water heater (2018), Upgraded kitchen, quartz counter, GE S/S appliances. New patio screen. Low HOA fees. $360,000. A10668440.
9041 N.W. 166 Ter., Miami Lakes
Spacious, clean and bright single family home in prestigious Miami Lakes. Centrally located, close to A+ schools, parks and more! Kitchen has S/S appliances and overlooks the family room and large backyard. Formal living and dining areas. Freshly painted. SELLER financing ONLY. $474,000. A10657518.
5800 S.W. 178 Ave, S.W. Ranches
Live in paradise in stunning, private Spanishstyle estate in Southwest Ranches. Luxury design and finishes throughout, coral stone columns, gourmet kitchen, home theater, library, gym, private pool. Two acres of fruit trees, palms, orchids. Separate wings for inlaw or maid quarters, and a home office. $2,699,999. A10630598.
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16514 N.W. 89 Ct., Miami Lakes
Spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom single family home in desirable Royal Garden Estates community. Home features an open floor plan, remodeled kitchen and bathrooms, circular driveway, one-car garage, large backyard with enough room to build a pool and more. $460,000. A10637410.
6710 N. August Dr., CC of Miami
Spacious custom-built 1-story home on 1/4 acre corner lot on east golf course. Just reduced, owner motivated, make offer. Huge kitchen w/granite counters, large family/entertainment room, master suite w/separate tub/ spa & shower. Built-ins & wet bars stay. Enclosed outside patio. W/D do not stay. New roof (2015). $524,000. A10562640/
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