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The original northwest Miami-Dade community newspaper for the Town of Miami Lakes & surrounding areas Vol. 42 No 8

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MIAMI LAKES, FLORIDA

APRIL 15, 2016

Town launches new campaign to encourage residents to take pride in the community. (See Page 7)

Important Charter questions on ballots arriving April 27 By The Miami laker Staff Miami Lakes registered voters will be receiving their mail-in ballots on April 27 for the May 17 special election involving 10 proposed amendments to the Town's Charter recommended by the recent Charter Revision Commission. Town staff, in collaboration with The Miami Laker, prepared a comprehensive 16-page Voter's Guide that was designed to be included as an insert in this issue that would outline in English and Spanish the 10 ballot questions with a thorough explanation of each issue. When Town Manager Alex Rey requested funding for the Voter's Guide at the end of the April 5 Council meeting, Mayor Michael Pizzi strongly opposed the expenditure of taxpayer funds saying, "The voters will get their ballots, the questions are on the ballot, the voters are not dumb, they don't need any further explanations." Rey explained there is a limit to

the number of words which can appear on an official ballot, and there were several recommended amendments which could not be completely explained within the allocated verbiage, thus the need for further detailed clarification for each proposed amendment. Council members refused to go along with Pizzi's opposition and decided to have the Good Government Initiative review the Guide for any misleading information, and voted to have a condensed version mailed to registered voters prior to the April 27 delivery of the mail ballots. Since the ballot questions are numbered 1 to 10 corresponding in sequence to the actual Charter articles, several of the more important proposals may be overlooked by voters. The owners, publisher and staff of The Miami Laker believe it is important for Miami Lakes voters to completely understand the recommended amendments to the Town's Charter (it's Constitution),

to preserve the integrity and dignity that this community was founded upon and understand the importance of their votes on these items. One of the most important proposed amendments is Ballot Question #9 concerning the election of Mayoral and Council candidates by a majority vote. The Charter currently allows a candidate who receives the highest number of votes in an election to be declared the winner. The result is that a candidate may be elected by less than 50 percent of the voters. For instance, if there are four candidates running for a position, a candidate can be elected with less than 26% of the votes, meaning approximately 74% of the voters did not vote for the candidate being elected! When the Town's Charter was originally adopted in 2000, it provided that a candidate must receive more than 50 percent of the votes to be declared a winner, and that a runoff would be held if no candidate received more than 50 percent

Stage Kiss runs from April 22 to May 15 at Main Street Playhouse Stage Kiss, a hilarious comedy by Sarah Ruhl, a Pulitzer Prize finalist for her acclaimed The Clean House, will hit the stage at Miami Lakes’ local theatre, the

Main Street Playhouse at 6766 Main Street, from April 22 to May 15, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. The play, directed by Marina

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Pareja of FIU and produced by Dennis Lyzniak, is the story of She and He, two actors in their midforties, who are unknowingly reunited in a very bad stage play after a twenty year separation, with She being married. After sharing numerous onstage kisses, their off-stage relationship is rekindled which throws their loved ones for a loop. In a comedic twist to this love story, despite the efforts of the playwright and director, who is desperate for a hit show, the 1930’s play is awful. Stage Kiss is a theatregoer’s delight of a play. Tickets can be purchased online at www.mainstreetplayers.com or at the door with senior, student, and military discounted rates at $20 per ticket, and the standard tickets at $25. For more information, visit www.mainstreetplayers.com.

of the votes. The proposed amendment would return to the original Charter language, requiring candidates to obtain more than 50 percent of the vote to be elected. This would have a profound effect on the Town's general election in November where there are already three Mayoral candidates (Councilmembers Ceasar Mestre, Manny Cid, former Mayor Wayne Slaton, and possibly Pizzi, even though he has not filed paperwork with the Town), three candidates opposing the reelection of Tony Lama for Seat 3, and four candi-

dates running for Cid's vacant Seat 5. Nelson Rodriguez is unopposed to date for his reelection to Seat 1. If Ballot Question #9 is adopted by voters, the result would be runoff elections where winners would receive a majority of the votes cast. Another important proposed amendment is Ballot Question #3 concerning the Town's Form of Government. When the original Charter was adopted in 2000, the form of government called for a "Mayor-

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Bobcat Law Society scores a first at Project Citizen Fair Bob Graham Education Center’s 7th Grade Bobcat Law Society won first place at the 2016 Project Citizen Fair at Florida International University’s School of Law. The group presented the Breanna Vergara EKG Initiative project, named after the 11-yearold Miami Lakes resident who died of a rare heart condition after she collapsed during dance practice in 2014. Her mother, Claudia Vergara, said her daughter died from preexcitation Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, a congenital heart

defect that is curable when it is detected with an EKG. The Town of Miami Lakes and the Breanna Vergara Foundation are spearheading the initiative to make sure all kids who participate in sports and other physical activities in the town have a free EKG at local hospitals to detect any heart conditions that can save their lives. The Bobcat Law Society will be among the schools representing Miami-Dade Public Schools at the Project Citizen Capitol Showcase.

MEMBERS of the Bob Graham Education Center’s Bobcat Law Society were first place winners in the 2016 Project Citizen Fair for their “Just a Heart Beat Away” initiative to create awareness and importance of EKG screenings and saving lives.

n Miami Lakes Garden Club hosts a “My Fair Lady Tea” on Saturday, April 30.....................4

n Coast Guard Auxiliary offers free Boating Safety Course on April 16...............9

n Pace baseball team, with 13game win streak, looks forward to post season play..................14

n Seven Pace Sword & Shield seniors accepted to 31 top universities...............................19

n News and Notes of interest from the Town of Miami Lakes. See pages................................6 & 7

n In Memoriam: John Collins, husband of former Councilmember Mary Collins.............11

n Pace High Drama students present the musical Chicago on April 20-22..............................17

n Community Calendar, 11, School, sports and church news, 14-20, Classified ads.........21-23

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Summary of Town Council actions at April 5 meeting During its April 5 regular meeting, the Miami Lakes Town Council approved a handful of resolutions, one ordinance and a some new business items proposed by Council members. • Council members approved a smaller information guide of the proposed charter changes for mailing to registered voters along with a postcard before they are set to vote through a mail-in ballot for the May 17 special election. Council members shot down Mayor Michael Pizzi’s proposal to do away with the guide and place the suggested charter changes on

the town’s website instead. Lawmakers decided not to go with a larger version developed by town staff for placement in this issue of The Miami Laker as an insert and delivered to homes within the town’s boundaries and businesses. The town will also create a link on the town’s website with the proposed amendments. Council members also agreed to send the information guide to the Good Government Initiative for a review to make sure the language is accurate and understandable. According to the town, the

mail-in ballots are scheduled to go out on April 27 and residents must return them before the date of the special election. • Lawmakers deferred an ordinance to replace the town’s traffic concurrency regulations with a mobility fee system that will fund multi-modal transportation improvements and encourage development that better mitigates impacts on the transportation system. If approved at a later date, the ordinance may apply to future development within the town. • Council members gave their

initial approval for an ordinance to amend the town’s sign code to address a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision to provide better organization and clarity and address sign types that are currently not addressed. • Lawmakers approved a resolution expressing support for the creation of a dormant multipurpose maintenance special taxing district for the proposed residential development by Lennar at the northwest corner of N.W. 154 Street and 87 Avenue. Miami Lakes supported the creation of the Centre Lake Community Development District in which the county has the authority to create CDDs and special taxing districts, which requires that when a CDD is created that there also be created a dormant special taxing district that can assume responsibility for certain maintenance functions should the CDD fail to perform those functions. In a related matter, Council members approved a preliminary plat entitled Dunnwoody Lake for the Lennar Corporation to develop a subdivision of homes (156 single-family homes and 226 town homes on a 142-acre property along N.W. 154 Street and west of N.W. 87 Avenue. The project is part of the N.W. 87th Avenue Development agreement between Miami Lakes and the developer, which requires the property owner to reimburse the town for construction of N.W. 154 Street for roadway improvements, donate $300,000 for education and allow residents limited access to Madden’s Hammock as a passive park. The developer must meet the terms of the covenant before the town issues the first building permit for the project. • Council members approved a resolution to allow a conditional use and site plan for a private college, Ana G. Mendez University, at 15201 N.W. 79 Court in Miami

Lakes Business Park West. Last year, the council approved a temporary use for the college in a building near the permanent location, an 8.53 acre site which is owned by The Graham Companies. The fully accredited college was founded in Puerto Rico and has Florida campuses in Miramar, Tampa and Orlando. For traffic concerns, students and staff’s trips to and from the facility are during off peak hours with morning classes from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and evening classes from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. • Council members approved an amendment to a 2009 interlocal agreement with Miami-Dade County that transferred the former special taxing district parks to the town and outlines the town’s prorata share of the Quality Neighborhood Improvement Program. The amendment generates a savings of $162, 442 to the general fund over the course of the life of the loan. The combined impact of the approval of these items is a net gain of $90,757 to the town, which results from the savings of the refinancing of the two bonds issues, QNIP bonds ($162,446) and storm water utility bonds ($73,491) offset by the cost of funding a portion of the local share for the canal drainage project ($145,180). • Lawmakers approved an interlocal agreement to refund MiamiDade Water and Sewer Department for the local share (12.5 percent) for a FEMA funded dredging project along the N.W. 57th Avenue canal. The total amount of reimbursement due from the town is $145,180 which will be repaid over the next 10 years at the rate of $14,518 per year.

Miami Lakes offers choice of two summer camps Summer is just around the corner and Miami Lakes announced it will offer two camps in partnership with PEAR and the YMCA. Camps will run Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., for children ages 5 to 15 year old. Both organizations also offer after school care from 2 to 6 p.m. during the school year with transportation available. Summer Camp with PEAR will take place at the Youth Center at Miami Lakes East Park, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive East, while the YMCA will host its camp at the Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue. For information on the PEAR Summer Camp, visit www.pearprograms.com, or email derek@pearprograms.com. For information on the YMCA Summer Camp, call 305-3574000.

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Important ballot faces voters on Charter revisions (Continued from Page 1) Council-Manager" form of government. In reviewing different forms of government, the Charter Revision Commission learned that this form of government is not a widely-recognized term and that the form of government known as "Council-Manager" more accurately reflects the Town's form of government. The proposed amendment deletes the word "Mayor" to reflect the Townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s government is comprised of a Council (Mayor and 6 Councilmembers) that enacts legislation and sets policy, and a Manager who is responsible for the day-to-day administration and implementation of legislation and policy. The successful adoption of this

Ballot Question would remedy the perception that Miami Lakes has a "Strong Mayor" form of government, which it does not. Ballot Question #4 is a proposed amendment that would clarify the Town's responsibilities in the event of a vacancy in the Mayoral seat. The existing Charter language which provided for the 2013 Special Election to fill Pizzi's seat when he was removed from office by Governor Rick Scott due to criminal charges filed against him by the FBI involving a grant scam with the City of Medley and Miami Lakes, would be amended to state that the Vice-Mayor would fill the Mayor's seat if it became vacant for the duration of the ViceMayor's term. If the Vice-Mayor's term is shorter than the Mayor's

term, then, when the Vice-Mayor's seat is up for election, a special election would be held to elect a Mayor to complete the remaining time of the original term of the Mayor. Other ballot questions - #1, #5, #6, #7 and #8 - relating to Representation of the Town before County, State and Federal regulatory bodies, appointing a Town Manager, selection of an Acting Manager, appointing a Town Attorney, and Permission to call a Special Meeting, replace the word "Mayor" in each amendment with responsibilities delegated to the Town Council. Ballot Question #2 would amend the Town's Citizen's Bill of Rights by adding two additional rights:

1. "Natural Resources and Scenic Beauty," which adds a policy that the Town conserve and protect its natural resources and scenic beauty, and that this policy include limiting the amount of air and water pollution, and excessive and unnecessary noise, whenever possible. 2. "Ethics in Government," which provides that the Town's operations and government must meet the highest ethical standards and demonstrate the highest level of achievement in its adherence to ethics laws. Ballot Question #10 would rectify conflicting language in the current Charter. When the original Charter was adopted in 2000, the Town was divided into four residental areas and four Councilmembers were required to be elected from each of the four areas. In 2013, the Town's electors voted to eliminate the residential areas, resulting in at-large elections for all Council seats. Due to the results of the 2013 election, the provisions regarding composition

of the Charter Revision Commission are now obsolete. The proposed revision would eliminate the requirement that there be one person appointed to the Charter Revision Commission from each of the four residential areas, which no longer exist. Some residents expressed their beliefs that a mail-in ballot in May was not the way these items should be resolved and that they should have been included in the November general election. Charter Revision Commission chairman David Bennett strongly recommended the May election to avoid having these important proposals for the Town's constitution lost amidst a very large November ballot. It is vitally important that all registered voters understand the intent of the proposed amendments and cast their ballots, Yes or No, on each question. The Town's Voters Guide is available at www.miamilakesfl.gov/votersguide.

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Catholic Hospice’s Maylen Montoto recognized with ‘Bernice Martinez’ Award Catholic Hospice, headquartered in Miami Lakes, announced that Community Development director Maylen Montoto was honored in March with “The Bernice Martinez Award” during the annual Hispanic Leadership Awards at the Pullman Hotel in Miami. The annual Hispanic Leadership Luncheon hosted by the South Florida Hispanic Chamber

of Commerce recognizes individuals that provide excellence in different fields within the Hispanic market of South Florida. Montoto has been a part of the Catholic Hospice family for over 16 years and has been at the forefront of managing and funding the organization’s community programs like Camp Erin, Wishes Granted, Pet Peace of Mind, and We Honor Veterans.

M. Lakes Garden Club hosts ‘My Fair Lady Tea’ April 30 The Miami Lakes Garden Club is hosting a “My Fair Lady Tea” at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 30, at Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue. A variety of light food bites and teas will be featured. Attendees are encouraged to wear hats and a prize will be given for the best hat.

The event includes musical entertainment along with opportunities to win prize baskets. Tickets may be purchased from any Garden Club member for $10, or $15 at the door. For more information, contact Dottie Wix at 305-821-3950.

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GRACE DE LA TORRE, flower/designer of Garden in a Pot Flower and Gift Shop on Main Street in Miami Lakes, was the guest speaker at the March meeting of the Miami Lakes Garden Club. She gave a presentation on how to create orchid floral arrangements. The Garden Club meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue.

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Senior baseball trips are scheduled Baseball season is here and the Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee is offering a total of seven free monthly field trips for seniors to attend Miami Marlins games this year. Transportation is provided to and from Town Hall, 6100 Main Street. Space is limited and required reservations will open one week prior to each game and remain open until all seats are

filled. To reserve seating, contact Clarisell De Cardenas at decardenasc@miamilakes-fl.gov, or 305364-6100. Participants are reminded that they need to have identification confirming their age for the Thursday reduced price senior admission to each game. The trip schedule includes: • Thursday, April 21 – Marlins vs. Nationals, 1:10 p.m.

Free Boating Safety Course set for April 16 at Collins Ctr. “About Boating Safety,”, a free single-session program offered by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, will be held at the Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on April 16 and May 28. Seating is limited but individuals and families are welcome and encouraged to attend the course which is sponsored by funded by the Perry J. Cohen Foundation in memory of one of the two teenagers lost a sea in July 2015. The course overview includes “Know Your Boat,” “Before You

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Town’s Eliezer Palacio named Building Official of the Year The South Florida Building Officials Association (SFBOA) has named Miami Lakes’ Eliezer Palacio the Building Official of the Year for 2016, an honor bestowed upon the individual who has demonstrated “great work” in a town where he works. The SFBOA is the South Florida Chapter of the Building Officials Association of Florida (BOAF). Palacio has been the Town of Miami Lakes’ Building Official

for more than a decade, overseeing a staff which conducts inspections and issues permits for building projects throughout the 6.5 square-mile town. His staff includes a chief building inspector, permit supervisor, facility and property coordinator and two permit clerks. Councilmember Ceasar Mestre said, “We at Miami Lakes are happy to have him as one of our team members. Good job.”

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NIC Community Forum at Town Hall on April 21 Miami Lakes Neighborhood Improvement Committee (NIC) will host a Community Forum at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 21, inside Council chambers at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street. At NIC’s January meeting, assistant Town Manager Andrea Agha provided an overall presentation of the Town’s Strategic Plan. The April 21 meeting will focus on the first two initiatives – Mobility and Economic Development – presented by Town planner Brandon Schaad, and Community Engagement and Outreach director Nicole Singletary. The next quarterly forum is scheduled for Thursday, July 21, and will focus on Beautification and Sustainability. For more information, contact Clarisell De Cardenas at decardenasc@miamilakes-fl.gov, or 305364-6100.

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Arbor Day Ceremony set for April 29 at Picnic Park West Miami Lakes Veterans Committee is inviting residents to join in the annual Tree Planting Ceremony taking place at 6 p.m. on Arbor Day, Friday, April 29, at Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. The annual celebration of Miami Lakes’ trees is free and open to the public. Activities are suitable for all ages including the tree planting, information and educational materials for resi-

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In Memoriam:

John Collins, husband of former Councilmember Mary Collins John Collins, a former U.S. Marine, a Miami-Dade police officer, and the husband of former Miami Lakes Councilmember Mary Collins has died. Collins died on March 27 at the age of 82. He joined the Marines following his high school graduation and was honorably discharged. He then joined the Miami-Dade police department and retired after

30 years on the force. After he and his wife moved to Miami Lakes, Mary Collins, a former Miami-Dade County Commissioner, won a seat on the new Miami Lakes Town Council in 2001 and won reelection for two consecutive terms. John Collins was a member of the Miami Lakes Veterans Committee, one of the many committees his wife created to help the

‘Paint a Picture for Mom’ and Flower Show event May 7 Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee will host the annual “Paint a Picture for Mom” event just before Mother’s Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. Children of all ages will have the opportunity to be creative and paint something special for their moms. Canvas, brushes and paint

will be provided free of charge. This year’s event will also include a Craft and Flower Show. Flower and plant vendors must provide proof of applicable licenses, Certificate of Insurance, and a $25 vendor fee. Space is limited. For vendor information and application, visit www.miamilakesfl.gov/cac.

town cater to the different needs of town residents of different generations. “John was an invaluable member of the committee and will always be remembered for his contributions, his laughter and his remarks that placed a smile on everyone’s face,” said Alejandro Sanchez, chair of the Veterans Committee. “Now is the time not only to mourn his loss but remember the good times we all shared and be a strong support for Mary.” Alvin Entin said Collins was a policeman with talent, integrity and a symbol of all that was good in law enforcement. “He was a spirited supporter of Conservative causes before it was either convenient or popular to be a conservative,” said Entin. “In the forefront with his wonderful wife, they spearheaded the Ronald Reagan Revolution in MiamiDade and never lost sight that Conservatism, as espoused by Reagan and Goldwater, was

grounded in intense patriotism and love for all people and their right for a chance to succeed.” Said Esther Amador: “He was an amazing human being.” Miami-Dade County Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr., said: “I am saddened to hear the news of John Collins passing. John gave much of his time to serving his community and looking out for others from which we will always be thankful.” A memorial service for John Collins was held on March 30 at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church in Miami Lakes.

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Meeting & Class Calendar The Town of Miami Lakes, homeowners associations, professional and volunteer groups have scheduled meetings and classes during April and early May:

Town of Miami Lakes

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 16-1363 DULY ADOPTED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF MIAMI LAKES, FLORIDA (THE "TOWN"), A SPECIAL ELECTION HAS BEEN CALLED AND ORDERED TO BE HELD WITHIN THE TOWN ON TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF MAY, 2016 BY MAIL BALLOT, AT WHICH TIME THE FOLLOWING CHARTER AMENDMENTS PROPOSED SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE TOWN. All qualified electors residing within the boundaries of the Town of Miami Lakes shall be eligible to vote YES or NO for these proposals. This special election shall be conducted in accordance with applicable provisions of general law relating to special elections and the provisions of the Town of Miami Lakes Charter. Gina Inguanzo Town Clerk Miami Lakes, Florida

AVISO DE ELECCIÓN ESPECIAL POR EL PRESENTE AVISO SE COMUNICA AL PÚBLICO QUE, CONFORME A LA RESOLUCIÓN NÚM. 16-1363 DEBIDAMENTE APROBADA POR EL CONCEJO MUNICIPAL DEL MUNICIPIO DE MIAMI LAKES, FLORIDA (EL "MUNICIPIO"), SE HA CONVOCADO UNA ELECCIÓN ESPECIAL CON BOLETA POR CORREO Y SE HA ORDENADO QUE ESTA SE REALICE EN EL MUNICIPIO EL DÍA 17 DE MAYO DEL 2016, EN CUYA OCASIÓN SE PRESENTARÁN LAS SIGUIENTES ENMIENDAS PROPUESTAS A LA CARTA CONSTITUCIONAL ANTE LOS ELECTORES CUALIFICADOS DEL MUNICIPIO Todos los electores cualificados que residan en los límites del Municipio de Miami L:akes serán elegibles para votar SÍ o NO a estas propuestas. Esta elección especial se realizará conforme a las disposiciones aplicables de la ley general relativas a las elecciones especiales y a las disposiciones de la Carta Constitucional del Municipio de Miami Lakes. Gina Inguanzo Secretaria del Municipio Miami Lakes, Florida

Elderly Affairs Com. April 13 Education Adv. Board April 14 Economic Devel. Com. April 19 Planning & Zoning Bd. April 19 Veterans Committee April 21 Neighborhood Improvement Committee April 21 Public Safety Committee April 26 Town Council Meeting May 3 Youth Activities T. F. May 4 Cultural Affairs Com. May 5

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Miami Lakes Branch Library programs for April Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs are available for the public during April: For Children and Families: Read the Book, Watch the Movie – Share in stories and enjoy the book based films. Films

include “WALL-E,” “Strange Magic,” Disneynature Oceans,” “Over the Hedge,” and “Norm of the North.” Event is sponsored by the Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, April 16, 23 and 30.. Reading Ready Toddler

Storytime – Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For ages 18 months to 3 years old at 11 a.m. on Wednesdays, April 13, 20 and 27.. Baby and Me Group - Free 10week session providing parents an opportunity to develop close rela-

tionships with their infants while learning about infant development. For parents and their children that are 0-6 months. Registration required. Call 305-243-8425 or email familiesfirst@miami.edu for information and registration. Meets at 10:30 a.m. on Thursdays, April 14 and 21. Storytelling Miami: Sunset Jamz – Bring a chair or blanket and settle in for a fun evening outdoors with storytelling, music and more for the whole family. Features the Kuyayky Children’s Orchestra at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 19. For Teens: Teen Club - Teens meet to play video games, watch anime, draw or discuss books at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 26. TEXTile – Stories are not told solely through words on paper. Through this workshop, participants will learn this age old technique of weaving stories and poetry into fabric and the history behind this art form and create their own pieces in this style. Space is limited so contact the

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Registration is now open for both sessions of the Main Street Players’ Childrens Theatre Workshop located at the Playhouse at 6766 Main Street. Two sessions will be held, both for children from 7 to 12 years of age. Session One begins on Monday, June 13 and runs through Friday, June 24. Session Two begins on Monday, July 25 and runs through Friday, August 5. The camp will be taught by Jeannette Martos-Galup. Students will develop their performance skills, learn the value of working as an ensemble and will, most importantly, have fun. Daily classes and rehearsals will be filled with movement, acting and exploration through the imagination as the students come together to perform a spectacular final performance for their families on the final Friday of each session. Classes run daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will be limited to 16 students. The cost for each session is $425 per student. Registration deadline is May 1 for session two. To register, download and fill out the form found at www.mainstreetplayers.com/childrens-theater/. Submit the form with a $100 deposit by mail or in person at: Childrens Theatre Workshop 2016, Main Street Players, 6766 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Florida 33014. Checks are accepted and should be made out to Main Street Players. Final payments are due on the first day of camp.

branch for registration. Meets at 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 21. Let’s Roll, Make Paper Recycled Paper Beads – In honor of Earth Day, make recycled wearables that participants can take home, string bracelets or necklaces. Materials will be provided. Space is limited so contact the branch for registration. Meets at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 26. For Adults: AARP TEK Workshop – The AARP TEK program brings free hands-on technology workshops to help participants make the most of their mobile devices, for work or play. Don’t have to be a member of AARP to expand tech knowledge. Devices will not be provided so bring personal Android smartphone for a hands-on experience. Space is limited. Call 1-866-5918105 to register. Meets for 3 sessions at 10 a.m. 12:30 P.M., and 3 p.m. on Friday, April 22. Go Club of Miami Lakes – Now everyone can embark on a journey and uncover the ancient game of strategy, attack and defense, the Game of Go. Meets from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturdays, April 16, 23 and 30. Congressman Mario DiazBalart Community Outreach – A member of his staff will be on hand to discuss federal issues or any problem a constituent may have with a federal agency at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 27. 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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Pace baseball team, with 13-game win streak, looks forward to post season By Ashley Rey Special to The Miami Laker Pace High School Spartan varsity baseball team is one of heart, pride, and brotherhood with a tradition that has been passed down

from generation to generation. This year’s team continues that tradition with a 13-game win streak, a 6-0 district record, and a championship victory in the HSBN March Madness Shootout

SENIOR THIRD BASEMAN Justin Ledesma (third from left) celebrates with his fellow Pace Spartans after hitting a solo home run in Pace High School’s 10-3 victory over Belen Jesuit. (Photo by Ashley Rey.)

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Gold Tournament. The streak began in early March with a victory over American High followed by a series of home wins over Miami Springs Senior High, St. Brendan High School, and iMater Charter. The team then defeated district rivals Immaculata-LaSalle High School 7-0 at Barry University, with senior Christopher Rodriguez pitching six innings and six strike outs, before finishing the month by winning the 16-team HSBN March Madness Shootout Gold Tournament. "We have faced some of the best teams in all of South Florida and due to our impressive pitching staff and great defensive work, we have been successful" said pitching coach Charles Lyman. “Our pitching staff has been our biggest strength,” said senior left fielder Jordan Topps. Key pitchers for the team include Christopher Rodriguez, who averaged 93-94 mph each game, and senior Jesse Castro with his impressive relief pitching. Senior center fielder Jonathan Reyes-Diaz also credits the team’s pitching for their success. “We have excellent pitching, our chemistry as a team is amazing, we are brothers on and off the field, and we have amazing defense to back up the pitchers,” said Reyes-Diaz. “I feel like we can go the distance and make it to [the state championships] to win it all,” said pitcher Manuel Rodriguez.

Local student athletes named to The Herald’s All-Dade teams A group of local student-athletes were honored for their stellar performances for 2015-2016 sports season, as they were named to The Miami Herald’s All-Dade Teams for basketball, soccer, wrestling and cheerleading. For boys’ basketball, Mater Academy senior guard Dylan Frye was named to the All-Dade 8A-6A First Team, averaging 23 points, six assists and four rebounds per game, while his teammates senior guard Chris Mejia and senior player Rafael Diaz made the Second Team. Honorable mentions included American players Shaq Harris, Kobie Johnson, Kavaughn Evans and Jonathan Vilchez; and Mater Academy players Shimoore Stern, Damari Monsato and Jesus Duquesne. Making the All-Dade 4A-2A Second Team were Dade Christian’s junior forward Abule Abadi, with honorable mentions for his teammates, Liam Fitzgerald and Brock Stephenson. For girls’ basketball, Pace senior guard Lindsey Pierre made the All-Dade 4A-2A Second Team. For 8A-6A All-Dade Team, honorable mentions included Mater Academy Ansly Jimenez, Melanie Sequeda, Sophia Osorio and Elizabeth Dalmau. For boys’ soccer, making the All-Dade 5A-4A team was

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Optimist opens registration for summer basketball on April 16 The Miami Lakes Optimist Club will be holding registration for its Summer basketball league on consecutive Saturdays, April 16, 23 and 30, at Miami Lakes Optimist Park. The registrations starts at 9:30 a.m. and ends at noon. Participants for girls, ages 7 to 12 and boys, ages 7-18, must bring a copy of their birth certificates and get fitted for their uniforms. Registration cost is $150.

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The Dad’s Club at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School, a group of fathers that together form a similar organization to the PTSA, will be hosting a golf tournament at Shula’s Golf Course on May 6 beginning at 10:30 a.m. The event serves to fund the school’s programs and mission and all donations made are taxdeductible. The event tickets are $125 per golfer and includes a day of playing and lunch at noon. Corporate sponsorships are accepted from $50 to $3,500 and offer varying sponsor level benefits. The golf tournament will also award prizes to first, second and third place teams, longest drive, closest to the pin, and hole-inone. A silent auction will take place and among the prizes offered is a car. For more information, contact the school at 305-362-5315.

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Monsignor Edward Pace High School student softball standout Sofia Dominguez won the 2016 Female Athlete of the Year at the Premios Copa Dorada Golden Cup Awards luncheon on April 3. Premios Copa Dorada is a sports awards luncheon created to honor the top Hispanic athletes in Miami-Dade County, recognizing 70 athletic achievements of the best youth talent from the Hispanic community each year. Dominguez, a senior, has recorded a 3.38 GPA and is, so far, putting up impressive statistics this season. Playing three positions, pitcher, shortstop and third base, Dominguez has registered an 1.04 ERA, 137 strikeouts and 13 wins in 94 innings of work, according to Max Preps. She also has a .186 OBA (her opponents batting average against

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HML band students in UM Honor Band Seven Hialeah Miami Lakes High School Trojan Band students were selected to participate in the University of Miami Honor Band at the Frost School of Music. The students worked around the clock with college professors to perform an impressive performance in the HML TROJAN BAND MEMBERS participated in UM’s Honor Band performance at the Frost School of Music.

Gusman Concert Hall. They also had the opportunity to explore the campus and receive individual attention in small master classes. The HML students selected were (from left) Daniel Valentin, Jorge Acin, George Nuñez, Jesus Perez, Enrique Jurado, Maricela

Dominguez, and Christian Dedios. “This is the largest number of students that has been selected from HML in over six years. I am very proud of them,” said band director Sara Cowley.

Pace 2016 Spartan Golf Classic set for April 22 at Country Club Miami Pace High School will hold its 2016 Spartan Golf Classic on April 22 at the Country Club of Miami. Attendees will enjoy a day of golf, food, drinks, prizes, a silent auction and more. Proceeds from the event will go towards the Spartans-4-Spartans

program aiding students with special financial hardships. The day starts at 10:30 a.m. with registration, followed b a lunch catered by Outback Steakhouse. The day continues with the Golf Tourney before concluding with the Awards Dinner.

Throughout the day, attendees can also bid on a multitude of items including sports memorabilia, electronics, and travel tickets at the silent auction. To register, contact Elvita Reigosa at ereigosa@pacehs.com, or call 305-62307223, ext. 212.

PARTICPANTS in the 2015 Spartan Golf Classic are pictured following the tournament at Country Club of Miami.

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MLEC students Skype with author Nicholas Kristof By Angelie Yglesias Special to The Miami Laker Journalism students at Miami Lakes Educational Center recently won a Skype call with Nicholas Kristof, Pulitzer-prize winning author and opinion columnist for the New York Times, through his email newsletter contest. Kristof was raised in Yamhill, Oregon; a place that he describes as “in the middle of nowhere.” Through this middle of nowhere, however, he found his calling: Journalism. “My journalism career began by total accident – I was in the 8th grade, and a bunch of people at my grade school decided that they wanted to make a newspaper.” Kristoff didn’t even show up to the first organizational meeting, but after a surplus of writers and no editors to be found, he was picked to be an editor. He continued working with local newspapers through middle school and high school, and in college worked for several newspapers, including

The Washington Post. However, Kristof was very nearly something completely different: A lawyer. “I went to law school, and I was in great danger of becoming a lawyer, but, fortunately, I escaped that fate and I ended up writing for The New York Times.” Although he began covering economics for the Times, he has spent the majority of his career as an Asian foreign correspondent. Kristof is perhaps most known for his work concerning human rights, a career that began after his Pulitzer-prize earning coverage of the Tiananmen Square protests. “I covered the student democracy movement, and one night at Tiananmen Square, the army just came and mowed people down – I was so heartbroken, so outraged, but witnesses said they’d seen thousands of students killed. I was a witness, I was there, and I knew that wasn’t what happened.” Kristof said, “As a journalist, you have to side with the truth –it’s very human to exaggerate the scale

MLEC STUDENTS are pictured with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Nicholas Kristof through Skype. and brutality of what happened: perpetrators lie and exaggerate, but so do victims.” After 2001, Kristof has been writing opinion columns, mostly dealing with humanitarian issues, particularly women’s rights – a topic that has been important to him since the start of his journalism career back in middle school. “My first editorial got me in a real bunch of trouble because it

was about how girls couldn’t wear blue jeans in my school, but after a few articles, the restrictions were finally relaxed.” When asked if he considered himself an activist or a journalist, Kristof responded that he was “a mix of both.” “People congratulate me on being an activist and I worry because activists don’t pursue the truth, and I always want to pursue the truth.

“As a journalist, I’m in the lighting business – if I shine my spotlight on something that needs attention, then maybe people will start paying attention and give the issue the help it needs.” As a final piece of advice to students interested in pursuing journalism as a career, Kristof said: “There will always be a market for news and information in the world. The ability to communicate is always in demand.”

Pace High Drama students present the musical Chicago on April 20-22 By Rene D. Basulto Special to The Miami Laker In a year highlighted by awards and accolades for its students and teacher, Pace High School’s Drama Club and Academy for Visual & Performing Arts Theatre Program theatre looks to end on a high note with its 2016 spring musical production of Chicago with a string of performances for middle school students and the open public on April 20, 21, and 22. Over 500 middle school stu-

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YMCA Northpointe hosts free Healthy Kids Day on April 30

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Miami Lakes K-8 Center students participate in MiamiDade’s Honors Music Festival The Superintendent's Honors Orchestra is a part of the MiamiDade County Honors Music Festival that students from MiamiDade County Public Schools audition to be a part of at either the elementary or secondary level in orchestra, band, and choir. Miami Lakes K-8 Center students Ariana Rejas and Francis Dalipe, both eighth graders auditioned for the first time and were selected to this elite group of string players. Rejas has been playing violin since the beginning of seventh grade and Francis is in his first year of orchestra playing cello. Rejas is also an accomplished pianist for her age and plays guitar. Francis also plays

guitar and ukulele. “These two have quite the musical future,” said MLK-8 Center music teacher Sara Cino. As part of the audition, the students prepared a set of scales and an etude on their instrument as well as sight read music. Qualifying students were then given music to prepare on their own and then rehearse with the rest of the students in two 2.5 hour long rehearsals in preparation for a final concert. The concert takes place Saturday, April 30, at 7:30 p.m. at the Wertheim Performing Arts Center at FIU’s Modesto Maidique Campus, 10910 S.W. 17 Street.

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Seven Pace Sword & Shield seniors accepted to 31 schools By Rene D. Basulto Special to The Miami Laker Seven seniors from Pace High

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Jose Marti MAST Academy receives Magnet School of Distinction award on May 5 Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy will be recognized and receive a National Magnet School of Merit Distinction Award during an awards ceremony at Magnet Schools of America’s 34th National Conference hosted by Miami-Dade County Public Schools in Miami on May 5. To receive a national merit award, members of Magnet Schools of America must submit a

detailed application that is scored by a panel of educators. These schools are judged and scored on their demonstrated ability to raise student academic achievement, promote racial and socioeconomic diversity, provide integrated curricula and instruction, and create strong family and community partnerships that enhance the school’s magnet theme.

His House Gala on April 16 His House Children’s Home (HHCH) is known for its spectacular Silent Auction items offered at the annual galas. This year’s theme is “Seeds of Kindness” and will be taking place on April 16 at Jungle Island in the Treetop Ballroom, 111 Parrot Jungle Trail, in Miami. The event will feature keynote speakers Mark Anthony Garrett and Rhonda Castagna.

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Individuals and companies can sponsor the banquet by getting in touch with HHCH at 305-4300085. For more information on His House Children’s Home, the private, faith-based, non-profit organization dedicated to restoring joy to the lives of children from newborn to 18 years of age, visit www.hhch.org.

versities across the United States. The program is structured to prepare intellectually gifted and diligent students for Ivy League and Top 10 universities through a set four-year track of AP, honors, and dual enrollment classes. Since the program’s inception in 2011, Spartan Sword and Shield graduates have been accepted into six of the eight Ivy League schools, and 28 of the top 50 schools in the US. Seniors Mia Lama, Samantha Bacerio, Sabrina Ortega, Daniel Labrousse, Maya Lora, Mia Bravo, and Naja Murphy will be the latest Spartan Sword and Shield members to graduate, and they will have a plethora of colleges and universities to choose from. Between all the seven of them, they have been accepted into the following colleges: Agnes Scott College, American University, Bard College, Boston College, Brandeis University, Brown University, Case Western Reserve University, College of William and Mary, Cornell University, Dartmouth University, Duke University, Florida International

University, Florida State University, Fordham University, George Washington University, Indiana University Bloomington, Mount Holyoke College, New College of Florida, New York University, Oxford College of Emory University, Rensselear

Polytechnic Institute, Smith College, Stetson University, Texas Christian University, University of Chicago, University of Miami, University of Florida, Vassar College, Vanderbilt University, Washington and Lee University, and Wellesley College.

PACE HIGH SCHOOL seniors (from left) Samantha Bacerio, Maya Lora, Mia Lama, Sabrina Ortega, and Naja Murphy, part of the school’s elite Spartan Sword and Shield Honors program.

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Miami Lakes Area Houses of Worship Elevate Church 6250 Miami Lakes Dr. East Telephone: 305-823-3888 Sunday Worship.........9:30, 11 & 12:30 Friday Youth Nights.....................7 PM

M.L. Congregational Church 6701 Miami Lakeway South Telephone: 305-822-4313 Adult Sunday School...................9 AM Children’s Sunday School.....10:30 AM Worship.................................10:30 AM Special Need Service...............4:00 PM (Every fourth Sunday)

Sunrise Presbyterian Church 18400 N.W. 68 Avenue Telephone: 305-821-5841 Worship.................................10:00 AM (Children’s Church) Servicio en Espanol...............11:30 AM

The Church of the Epiphany 15650 Miami Lakeway North Telephone: 305-558-3961 www.episcopalmiamilakes.com Sunday Eucharist...................10:30 AM Children’s Sunday School.....10:15 AM Adult Bible Study.......................11 AM Misa en Espanol......................9:00 AM Escuela Dominical................12:15 PM

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 8201 N.W. 186 Street Telephone: 305-829-0049 Spanish service.............................9 AM English service.......................12:30 PM Tuesday (Spanish).........................7 PM Wednesday (English)....................7 PM

Palm Vista Community Church Meeting at Miami Lakes Middle 6425 Miami Lakeway North Telephone: 305-822-6999 Worship Service.........................10 AM

Temple Tifereth Jacob 5901 N.W. 151 Street Telephone: 305-557-2651 Call for Service Schedule

Iglesia Biblica Cristiana Español Servicios Telephone: 305-557-1959 Sunday service........................4:00 PM Wednesday Youth....................7:30 PM 6250 Miami Lakes Drive East

Iglesia El Nuevo Comienzo 6701 Miami Lakeway South Services in Spanish Sunday service.......................12:30 PM Thursday service.....................8:00 PM

St. Andrews Lutheran Church 575 W. 68 Street Telephone: 305-821-3622 Sunday service (English)........9:00 AM Sunday service (Spanish).....10:30 AM Bible School...............................11 AM

Iglesia Cristiana Reformada Vida Nueve 5941 N.W. 176 St., Bldg. #5 Telephone: 305-244-9425 www.icrvidanueve.com

Hialeah Church of Christ Telephone 305-558-1060 (Temporary meeting location) Shula’s Hotel (Davis Cup Room) 6842 Main Street, Miami Lakes 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 Telephone 786-378-2356 Country Club Middle School 18305 N.W. 75 Place Sunday Service (Eng.)..10:30 AM

Faith Is The Victory Fellowship

Telephone: 954-435-1313 www.faithisthevictoryfellowship.com Sunday Service.....................10:30 AM (Cobb Theaters – 6711 Main Street) Theatre 17

Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church 15801 N.W. 67 Avenue Telephone: 305-558-2202 Sunday services in English 9:30, 11 AM and 5:30 PM Sunday services in Spanish 8 AM, 12:45 PM and 7 PM Saturday services 8:30 AM, 5 PM Daily services 7 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 Saturdays (Spanish) 7 PM Sundays (English) 8 & 10:30 AM Sundays (Spanish) 9 AM, 12:30 PM, 7 PM

North Palm Baptist Church 7801 N.W. 178 Street Telephone: 305-558-2032 www.NorthpalmBaptist.org Sunday Bible Study.................9:15 AM Sunday Worship....................10:30 AM Wednesday Service..................7:00 PM

M.L. United Methodist Church 14800 N.W. 67 Avenue Telephone: 305-821-7274 www.miamilakesumc.net Traditional Worship Service.10:00 AM Contemporary Service..........11:30 AM (Child care and children’s/youth Sunday School during both services.)

New Testament Baptist Church The Gathering Place 6601 N.W. 167 Street Telephone: 305-558-4930 Sunday Service..........................11 AM Bible Study ............................9:45 AM Wednesday Bible Study...........7:00 PM Wednesday Youth Group.........7:00 PM

Orthodox Cathedral of Christ The Saviour 16601 N.W. 77 Court Telephone: 305-822-0437 Home of The Orthodox Book Center Sat. Vespers.................................6 PM Sun. Matins............................8:40 AM Sun. Liturgy...............................10 AM Sunday School & Inquirer Classes

White House honors M-DCPS for advancements of Hispanic students Two Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ (M-DCPS) offices were honored recently at the Frost Museum of Science by the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics. Recognition was given to the Office of Early Childhood's Transition to Kindergarten Ambassadors Program. This initiative was recognized for its impact on 17,000 Hispanic students in Miami-Dade County. The program promotes kindergarten readiness and enhances relationships between 1,300 privately-owned, early learning centers and 150 neighboring MDCPS elementary and K-8 centers. The Office of Advanced Academics also was recognized for addressing the College Access and College Completion educational priorities for the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics. Hispanic students in M-DCPS make up 72 percent of all students participating in the Advanced Placement (AP) program and 68 percent of students taking Dual Enrollment (DE) courses. In the College Board’s AP Report to the Nation, MiamiDade is first in the nation in the number of individual Hispanic/ Latino students scoring 3+ on AP Exams (9,206), and leads the nation in number of AP Exams with scores 3+ taken by Hispanic/Latino students (13,678).

Spanish Lake Elementary students receive Superior Rating at M-Dade Youth Fair A perfect score and superior rating was awarded to the Spanish Lake Elementary School Recorder Group which performed at the recent Miami-Dade County Fair and Exposition under the division of Performing Arts Instrumental. The students were under the direction of Diana Garcia, music

teacher. They performed a medley of TV songs. The Miami-Dade County Fair and Exposition partners with the Miami-Dade County Public Schools to promote student achievement and talents and for the students to realize their capabilities.

THE SPANISH LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL recorder group that received a superior rating is pictured. Standing (from left) Salome Maya, Grace Ramirez, Alondra Pena, Diana Garcia, Catherine Tejero, Victoria Tejero, and Sasha Capote; Seated (from left) Jonathan Lazo, Nikolas Ricardo and Jason Gadoy.

MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S HOUSE 6381 Miami Lakeway North, Miami Lakes 33014 (Preschool Thru 6th Grade) Now accepting “STEP UP FOR STUDENTS” Scholarships Stepupforstudents.org Now offering V.P.K. Call for more information!

Palm Springs United Methodist Church 5700 W. 12 Avenue Telephone: 305-821-3232 Worship Service...................10:45 AM

The Redeemed Christian Church of God Victory Parrish Worship Center 16261 N.W. 57 Avenue Telephone: 786-428-0078 Sunday service....................10:00 AM Tuesday & Thursday..............7:00 PM Friday service.......................11:00 PM

Voice for Jesus Cobb Miami Lakes Theatre #11 6711 Main Street 305-818-0565 Sunday service......................10:00 AM Youth service.........................10:00 AM Children services...................10:45 AM (Nursery provided)

(Editor’s Note: All information provided by individual houses of worship. Confirm service times by telephone.

AMERICAN MONTESSORI SOCIETY “Within our own specially prepared environment a child’s abilities and skills are more quickly and easily developed”

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305-823-2522 (since 1972) 305-823-5632 **NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS** Montessori Christian Center of Miami Lakes, Inc. admits students of any race, color, national and ethenic origin in administration of its admission policies, education policies, and other school administrative priograms, to all the rights, privilages, programs generally accorded or made available to the studens at the school.

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SAS High School opens new campus at Miami Dade College West in Doral School for Advanced Studies (SAS), a nationally recognized collegiate high school, will be opening a new campus at Miami Dade College (MDC) West Campus for the 2016-2017 school year. Current Miami-Dade County 10th-graders with a minimum unweighted 3.0 grade point average are invited to apply, and may become eligible for admission upon satisfying all program requirements, including earning minimum SAS college entrance exam scores. Enrollment is limited. If the number of eligible applicants exceeds the number of seats available, a random selection process will be used to admit students. SAS is a combined effort of Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) and MDC. It was ranked as the Best High School in Florida for 2015 and 2016, according to Niche, a ranking and review site focused on schools, colleges, and neighborhoods. Students attending SAS complete their last two years of high school while attending MDC and, in most cases, simultaneously graduate with both a high school

diploma and an Associate of Arts degree. Students are able to obtain a true college experience since both their college dual-enrollment courses and their Advanced Placement (AP) high school courses take place on the MDC campus. All high school courses are AP level except for Pre-calculus and Research. Students receive free tuition, fees, textbooks, and, within certain defined boundaries and eligibility criteria, bus transportation funded by Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

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Start up home in move-in condition. 3/2 onestory corner unit in Bonita Golf View Villas. Remodeled kitchen with S/S appliances, and upgraded bathrooms. Nice fenced/covered patio with new awning. Lots of great features. Tiled throughout, tankless water heater, lots of storage space, new interior doors and accordion shutters. This unit won’t last.

$399,000 Builder’shome with a lot of extras. Oversized lot with north/south exposure, back covered porch, light concrete on the second floor. Amazing view of the lake. Property has 15 SEER energy efficient A/C, approx. 6 years old. One bedroom used as laundry room, however water hookup available in garage. Gas stove, dryer and water heater.

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8327 Balgowan Road $329,000 Great opportunity to own the largest model in Lake Sandra. 4/3 two-story townhouse currently used as a 3/3 with an open den. G awning. One of Newer A/C, water heater INand ENDSandra. Huge master best views ofPLake bedroom suite upstairs with enormous walk-in closet and bathroom. Within walking distance to 10-acre park. Gated tree lined community.

14550 Glencairn Road $579,000 Turn key one-story property in sought after tree lined community of Lake Elizabeth. Remodeled kitchen with thick granite and 42-inch cabinets. Cabana bath with travertine marble floors. D outside along with Accordion shuttersSon OLthe Plantation shutters on the inside. Roof only 5 years old. 15KW gas automatic generator. Lots of attic space, Vaulted ceilings, 6” crown molding & French doors just to name a few extras.

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Exceptionally upgraded 5/4 2-story home located on corner lot in one of the most prestigious communities in Miami Lakes. Fully remodeled w/upgraded baths and kitchen with all new S/S appliances, Granite countertops, marble & wood floors, new pool and patio area.

3556 W. 88 St. - Aragon, Hialeah Gardens Tastefully designed 2-year-old home. 4 bed/3 bth. beauty with $20K in upgrades. Oversized cul-de-sac lot. 32” porcelain floors, granite counters, wood kitchen cabinets w/S/S appliances. Wood floors on second floor. New fenced patio, spacious 2-car garage.

PENDING SALE 15615 N.W. 83 Place Royal Palm Estates, Miami Lakes State-of-the-art 4 bed/2.5 bth. home with over $250K in improvements, impact windows/doors, new roof & AC, updated bathrooms, new kitchen w/Jenn Air appliances, wood cabinets, granite counters, who house generator.

16720 N.W. 79 Place - Miami Lakes This custom built 4 bedroom, 3 bath home sits on an oversized 9435 sq. ft. corner lot. Features large patio and pool deck, salt water pool, CBS fence, wood kitchen cabinets with granite counters, S/S appliances, tiled living areas, fireplace, circular driveway, large covered balcony overlooking pool.

PENDING SALE 16860 N.W. 81 Ave. - Royal Oaks, M. Lakes Beautifully upgraded 4 bed/4 bath 2-story home with perfectly distributed floor plan, volume ceilings, spacious remodeld kitchen w/all new appliances. Large master w/its own fireplace and sitting area.

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Beautiful 5/4.5 home centrally located in Silvercrest Custom European designed 5/3.5 home equipped gated community. Saturnia marble floors, Swarovski with top of the line finishes w/all marble & wood lighting, S/S appliances, granite countertops, old floors, wrought iron railings, 3-car garage, lloft over- Chicago brick, California closet. Top of the line tropilooks oversize pool deck and beautiful lake views. cal landscaping.

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16502 N.W. 83 Place - Royal Oaks, M. Lakes

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PENDING SALE 16836 N.W. 91 Avenue - Genesis Oaks Gardens Miami Lakes Beautiful 4/3 home in heart of Miami Lakes on an oversized lot with volume ceilings. Master suite and renovated kitchen with Granite counters. Covered patio overlooking a wonderful pool area and Tiki Hut.

4 bed.3 1/2 bth home w/ 3.501 total sq. ft. has been recently remodeled w/new wood kitchen, S/S appliances, double oven & microwave, wine cooler, granite counters, island w/seating, French doors leading to covered patio overlooking newly designed pool with salt water system. Lush landscaping, accent lighting, accordion shutters, much more.

SOLD 7859 N.W. 165 Street - Miami Lakes 5 bed./4 bth. home centrally located in prestigious Royal Oaks. Freshly painted inside/out, 2-car garage, circular drive. All new landscaping, brand new Gazebo complimenting lovely pool area.

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