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The original northwest Miami-Dade community newspaper for the Town of Miami Lakes & surrounding areas Vol. 41 No 13
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MIAMI LAKES, FLORIDA
JULY 3, 2015
Dick Poczciwinski, 82, a basketball star at Shula’s Athletic Club....See Page 9
Gov. Scott vetoes two major Miami Lakes Capital Improvement projects By David L. Snelling The Miami Laker staff Florida Governor Rick Scott vetoed $461 million earmarked for special projects in the state’s $78.6 billion budget, among them two of Miami Lakes’ capital improvement projects after two lawmakers secured funding to enhance the quality of life of residents living in the 6.5 square-mile municipality. State Representatives Manny Diaz Jr. (R-Miami Lakes) and Jose Oliva (R-Miami Lakes) initially squeezed $11 million in the state’s tight budget for the 2015-2016 fiscal year, but Scott denied $800,000 of the funding for Miami Lakes’ Canal Stabilization Project Phase Two ($500,000) and Miami Lakes’ West Lakes drainage improvements called Phase B ($300,000). Scott, however, allowed $300,000 the two lawmakers requested for drainage enhancements for Miami Lakes’ Lake
STATE REPRESENTATIVES Jose Oliva (left) and Manny Diaz Jr. confer during the recent Legislative Session. Sarah drainage improvements remaining portions of the Golden project. Glades/Peter Pike Canal that Had they been funded, the extends 7,000 feet and would proCanal Stabilization Project would tect over $36 million of taxpayers have stabilized and completed the (Please see Page 2)
Heat All-Stars get first playoff win See event details on Page 2
Summer fun for youngsters at Miami Lakes Branch Library
MIAMI LAKES BRANCH LIBRARY young patrons display their creations at the end of a Lego Craft event in June. (See more photos on Page 5, and July schedule of events on Page 13.)
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MIAMI HEAT ALL-STARS baseball team competed in USSSA SWAMP Classic tournament. Team includes (bottom row, from left) Cassidy Zeigler, Ariellis Rodriguez, Jailene Garcia and Erika Castroman; (middle row, from left) head coach Alex Castroman, Ashleigh Acosta, Bridget Soza, Alyze Gonzalez, Yanelys Fernandez, Kaycee Gonzalez and Ashley Alfonso; (top row, from left) assistant coach Avilio Alfonso and assistant coach James Zeigler. (Not pictured: Emily Torres and Adriana Bueno.) (See story on Page 11.)
n 100 Montaditos prepares for grand opening of new Main Street restaurant........................4
n Amy Diaz opens FH Fashion House at Cypress Village Shopping Center.......8
n Hialeah Miami Lakes High School star linebacker Jamari Lattimore joins NY Jets..........16
n Barbara Goleman adds oneof-a-kind law enforcement magnet.................................19
n News and Notes of Interest from the Town of Miami Lakes. See pages.......................6 and 7
n Senator Marco Rubio joins in town’s efforts for an independent Zip Code...........................11
n Miami Lakes family celebrates their newest Monsignor Pace High graduate.................18
n Community Calendar, 13, School, sports and church news, 16-24, Classified ads.........24-27
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Lake Sarah Drainage project only one approved for M. Lakes (Continued from Page 1) private property, and the West Lakes drainage improvements project was aimed at overhauling and retrofitting the drainage system to reduce flooding and property damage to nearly 3,000 residents in the southwestern portion of the town. With Scott allowing the funding for the Lake Sarah Drainage improvements, the town will use the $300,000 to prevent structural damage to private property by increasing storm water management capacity and eliminate flooding in the southeastern portion of the town. The funding for all three projects had been considered a serious priority by Miami Lakes residents and Town Council members Frank Mingo, Tony Lama, Nelson Rodriguez, Tim Daubert, Ceasar Mestre and Vice Mayor Manny Cid. During the regular Legislative Session, council members trav-
eled to Tallahassee for MiamiDade Days and lobbied the state lawmakers for the funding for the capital improvement projects. Diaz said he was disappointed the governor vetoed the projects for Miami Lakes. “It is unfortunate that the Miami Lakes drainage and canal projects were included in the governor’s vetoes,” he said. " I look forward to continuing to fight for dollars for infrastructure that improves the quality of life for our community as we have done for the last there years. We will back on it in September.” Cid said though he respects the governor’s line item veto authority, he wholeheartedly disagrees with his decision to veto the two Miami Lakes projects. “The two projects vetoed are NOT budget turkeys, they are vital infrastructure improvements championed by our Miami Lakes legislative delegation,” Cid said.
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July 4th fireworks and concert event features music by Old Skool Gang Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee is hosting the 12th annual Fourth of July Concert and Fireworks Shop on Saturday, July 4, at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. The festivities will begin at 6:30 p.m. and attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs and appetites to enjoy the offering of a wide variety of food trucks. Headlining this year’s concert is the Old Skool Gang, a performance group inspired by Motown artists and similar music. Paul Lewis, entertainment executive and former KC and the Sunshine Band member, teamed up with Darrick Gray, Craig “Silqe” Edwards, and Moses T. Talbot III to form the Old Skool Gang. Their R&B, soul, and funk fusion sounds will have the audience on its feet reminiscing to the likes of Marvin Gaye and The Temptations. Parking around Picnic Park West perimeter will be limited and Miami Lakes will provide free shuttle service to the event from Miami Lakes Government Center,
THE ‘OLD SKOOL GANG,” Paul Lewis, Darrick Gray, Craig “Silqe” Edwards, and Moses T. Talbot III, are the headliners for Miami Lakes 12th annual July 4th Concert at Picnic Park West. 6601 Main Street. The free service will run every 10 minutes from 6 to 8:40 p.m. and will resume at the conclusion of the fireworks show with the last bus department Picnic Park West at 11:30 p.m. Alcohol, fireworks and pets are
not permitted on the shuttle or in Picnic Park West. For more information about the event, contact Special Events and Committees coordinator Clarisell De Cardenas at decardenasc@miamilakes-fl. gov, or 305-364-6100.
Kislak promotes Connie Queralt to CFO position The Kislak Organization, located at 7900 Miami Lakes Drive West, announced that Connie Queralt has been promoted to chief financial officer. Queralt is a longtime employee of Kislak and has held numerous senior positions within the organization. She also worked for several Kislak affiliates where she was a CFO and senior vice president. As CFO, Queralt oversees the organization’s accounting, human resources and information technology departments, and is a key member of the leadership team. Queralt holds a bachelor’s degree
in accounting from St. Thomas University. “Connie’s impressive knowledge of real estate accounting and finance, and her notable tenure and keen understanding of the Kislak corporate history and culture make her an invaluable asset,” said Thomas Bartelmo, president and CEO of Kislak. “This well-deserved promotion reflects her contributions to the organization’s success, and our faith in her ability to play an instrumental role in our future growth.”
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100 Montaditos prepares for Main Street opening By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker staff “Spain is closer than you think� reads the 100 Montaditos website, and for the residents and visitors of Miami Lakes, the phrase rings true now that the Spanish cuisine restaurant at 6803 Main Street will open in early July. During the first opening week the store will offer one free montadito per person, from a selected menu. For updates follow 100 Montaditos on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Hours for the store are Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Wednesdays and weekends are from 11 a.m. to midnight. A montadito, famous in Spain, is a tapa-sized roll of bread with quality ingredients, many of which are directly imported from Spain, mounted on top such as meats, cheeses, sauces, fresh tomatoes and more. In addition to the 100 montadito options at the aptly named “100 Montaditos� there are also salads, fries, meat and cheese
platters, appetizers and desserts. Ignacio Garcia, managing director of 100 Montaditos and David Gallardo, director of Marketing, Communication and Operations in the United States, were both pleased to find a location that fit the needs of the 100 Montaditos franchise. “Miami Lakes meets all the requirements for us,� said Garcia. “There is great visibility, a beautiful outdoor shopping area and a good community to set up 100 Montaditos.� The new Miami Lakes location is the first U.S. location to open with a redesigned menu that has updated the original options with more ingredients and the introduction Spanish desserts such as Tarta de Santiago, churros, and Crema Catalana. Additionally, beverage options include soft drinks, Sangria and an assortment of new beer options including Budweiser, Yeungling, Samuel Adams, Corona and Alhambra. The Miami Lakes location also offers catering
and plans to open online ordering at a later date. A discount deal occurs every Wednesday, which features select montaditos for only $1, and every Sunday which offers the second order platter at half price. The store’s best selling montadito, #81, topped with serrano ham, mozzarella, tomato, and pesto may find some competition with the store’s newly added “Mighty Montaditos� which are twice the size of regular montaditos. The Miami Lakes location is one of four locations in South Florida, including Midtown, West Kendall, and Brickell. 100 Montaditos is also located in New York, Washington, Tampa, Colombia, Chile, Guatemala and Mexico in addition to it’s origins in Spain, over 350 locations in total. For more information visit www.100montaditos.com or call 786-409-5516.
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Wildlife exhibit entertains kids at M. Lakes Library
COREY THE WILDLIFE GIRL shows a yellow python to Miami Lakes Branch Library patrons during an event sponsored by the Town of Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board.
Lakes students receive Salute to Education grants from Ford Motor Miami Lakes residents David Pacheco and James Pullen were among 50 Miami-Dade high school graduates who were awarded the 21st annual Salute to Education scholarship sponsored by South Florida Ford and Lincoln dealers and Ford Motor Company. A total of $75,000 in scholarships were awarded to the students who also received laptop computers. Pullen, who graduated from Hialeah Miami Lakes High School, won in the category for sports, while Pacheco, who graduated from Miami Lakes Educational Center, won for Mathematical Sciences/Computer Sciences. The winners were announced last month during a ceremony at the Signature Grand in Davie. “We recognize the tremendous potential in the students within the South Florida community and we are committed to helping them pursue their dreams of a higher education,” said David Menten, president of Salute to Education and president of Sawgrass Ford. Other students who attend Miami Lakes’ area schools were also recognized as scholarship award winners. They were Mater Academy’s Loana Nardoni (athletics), Andy Alfonso (Leadership Service), Fabian Aristizabal (Natural Science) and Stefanie Valverde (Performing Arts and Visual Arts), and Mater Lakes Academy’s Jarling Perez (Leadership Service).
LIBRARY ASSISTANT Nancy Matos holds one of her favorite animals, a Lemur from Madagascar, during the recent Wildlife show that featured a scorpion, alligator, python, barn owl, Aardvark, Australian porcupine and honey bear.
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News and Notes from the Town of Miami Lakes Town invites local businesses to get involved as sponsors of variety of events each year Town of Miami Lakes and its committees organize over 100 events each year and offer several sponsorship opportunities with varying levels of monetary as well as in-kind donations. Each committee is tasked with a unique mission designed to educate and entertain residents of all ages. The varying levels of sponsorship include recognition in all print and media distribution, recognition during the event, and promotional booth space at the
larger events. Local businesses are encouraged to view the potential ways to collaborate with the Town by visiting www.miamilakes-fl.gov/ bizresources.com, and click on the Sponsorship Opportunities tab. For more information regarding Town events and sponsorship opportunities, contact Special Events and Committee coordinator Clarisell De Cardenas at decaror denasc@miamilakes-fl.gov 305-364-6100.
Free fishing clinic and fishing contest scheduled in July at Optimist Park Marina Miami Lakes will offer a free fishing clinic and contest in July at Miami Lakes Optimist Park Marina, 6411 N.W. 162 Street. The clinic will provide attendees with tips on proper catch and release techniques while the contest provides a competitively fun way to spend a summer Saturday with the family and an opportunity to win prizes for the largest fish and the most fish. All lifejackets, fishing poles and bait will be provided free of
charge. The Fishing Clinic is set for Saturday, July 11, from 9 to 11 a.m. The Fishing Contest is set for Saturday, July 25, from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information about the Marina or the fishing clinics and contests, contact Leisure Services manager Katya Lysak at lysakk@miamilakes-fl.gov, or 305-698-9308.
Miami-Dade Property Appraiser schedules meeting for Miami Lakes residents on July 30 Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser Pedro J. Garcia is inviting Miami Lakes residents to meet one-on-one with his staff to review their exemption status and have their questions or concerns addressed. The event is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 30, at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street. Attendees may qualify for additional benefits that could help reduce their taxes. For more information on the Property Appraiser’s Outreach Events, contact Robert Rodriguez at 305-375-4789.
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Popular Board Game Nights now feature new games with extended playing hours Miami Lakes’ Friday Board Game nights will now run from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. every other Friday through the summer months at Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. A few new games have been introduced including Jumbo Checkers and Tic Tac Toe boards, Jumbo Dominoes, and Jumbo Jenga! Barefoot Board Gaming, sponsored by the Youth Activities Task Force, offers a friendly environ-
ment that encourages social interaction in a non-digital format between family and friends. The goal is to bring Miami Lakes residents together using board games to create a fun and whimsical atmosphere that encourages positive social exchanges. The summer Board Game nights include July 10 and 24, and August 7 and 21. For more information, contact Katya Lysak via email at lysakk@miamilakes-fl.gov, or call 305-698-9308.
Free SAT Prep classes set for July 13-17 and August 10-14 Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board will once again offer free SAT Prep classes for students entering their junior and senior year of high school. The free program is open to Miami Lakes residents, is limited to 20 students, and provided on a first come, first served basis. The sessions will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on July 13-17,
and August 10-14, at Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main Street. All interested students must register. Send an email to Jackie Calzadilla at calzadillaj@miamilakes-fl.gov with the student’s name, phone number, address, school, grade, along with a copy of photo ID. Registration will close once the classes reach full capacity.
Free transportation for senior field trips to Miami Marlins baseball games Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee is offering free field trips to Miami Marlins games once a month on Thursdays for residents 55 years and above. Space is limited. To reserve seating on the bus, contact Special Events and Committees coordinator Clarisell De Cardenas at decar-
denasc@miamilakes-fl.gov, or 305-364-6100. The upcoming games include: Thursday, July 30, Marlins vs. Nationals, 7:10 p.m. Thursday, August 27, Marlins vs. Pirates, 7:10 p.m. Thursday, September 24, Marlins vs. Phillies, 7:10 p.m.
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News and Notes from the Town of Miami Lakes Boating Safety classes set for July, August at Collins Center Miami Lakes has partnered with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary to host Boating Safety Education courses throughout July and August. The courses will provide instruction to boaters at all levels, from the fundamental to the advanced. Classes are taught by experienced and knowledgeable instructors committed to the highest standards of the U.S. Coast Guard. The courses will be held at the Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue on the following dates: Saturdays, July 11 and August 22, 9 to 11:30 a.m., “Suddenly In Command.” Saturdays, July 25 and August 29, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., “About Boating Safety.” “Suddenly In Command” is a 4-hour boating safety primer designed for those not generally at the helm and will help them be
prepared with basics in the event of an emergency. Attendees will learn about their vessel and possible ways to minimize mishaps. The class is $10 per person. “About Boating Safety” is a beginner boating class that will provide attendees the knowledge needed to obtain a Florida Boater’s Identification Card (required for boaters born after January 1988). Topics will include Introduction to Boating, Boating Law, Boating Safety Equipment, Safe Boating, Navigation, Boating Problems, Trailering, Storing and Protection a Boat, and information about the Local Boating Area. The class is $30 per person. For more information or to register for these classes, contact Edward Zaret by email at a10700609@gmail.com or call 305-586-3564.
Miami Lakes Moover riders can enjoy discounts on scoop purchases at Ben & Jerry’s In celebration of National Ice Cream Month, riders on the free Miami Lakes Moover buses will receive a “Flavor Fanatic” key fob during July. Riders will receive 10 percent off all scoop shop purchases at Ben and Jerry’s Miami Lakes location in the Royal Oaks Shopping Plaza, 15484 N.W. 77 Court. The giveaway is part of a new opportunity the Town is offering to local businesses to promote their produces and services to the riders on the Moover buses. Each month, the Town, in partnership with a local business, will offer
riders a coupon or frequent user card for a free or discounted item or service. Last fiscal year, Moover ridership nearly doubled totaling approximately 30,000 riders. On average, the Moover provides service to about 2,000 riders each month. To sign up a business, or to learn more about the free marketing opportunity, contact Communications Specialist Jackie Calzadilla at CalzadillaJ@miamilakes-fl.gov, or 305-364-6100, ext. 1143.
Deadline is Friday, July 31, for entries in town’s ‘Capture a Miami Lakes Moment’ photo competition The “Capture a Miami Lakes Moment” photo contest offers residents a chance to capture the hometown feel and beautiful look of Miami Lakes. The contest provides an opportunity to win a great prize by taking a remarkable photograph inside the boundaries of Miami Lakes. The winning photographers will be recognized at the August 4 Town Council meeting and top entries will be displayed on the Town’s website.
Entries must be submitted by midnight Friday, July 31. Contest rules include all photos must be taken within the town’s boundaries; photos of landscape, buildings, parks and scenery are recommended; and photos must be in JPEG format, 300 DPI (dots per inch), and no smaller than 800 pixels wide x 600 pixels high. Email entries to Communications Specialist Jackie Calzadilla at calzadillaj@miamilakes-fl.gov. For more information, call 305364-6100, ext. 1143.
Advanced placement prep course added to 2 Lakes schools Spearheaded by the Education Advisory Board, in partnership with Miami Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS), the Town of Miami Lakes announced that Bob Graham Education Center and Miami Lakes K-8 Center will offer a first of its kind advanced placement preparatory course for eighth graders beginning in August. The course, Communications Methodology Honors, enables students to highly refine communica-
tion and critical-thinking skills important for success in college and career readiness. Students who graduate from the course will enter high school with an elective credit. Students will move into high school advanced placement courses already equipped with extensive vocabulary knowledge. Implementation of the course is the first project completed through the recently adopted Education Compact approved by the Town
Council and Miami Dade County School Board. Through the Compact, MDCPS and the Town will strive to meet the educational needs of the town’s youth. For more information regarding the course or the Education Advisory Board, contact Communications Specialist Jackie Calzadilla at calzadillaj@miamilakes-fl.gov, or 305-364-6100.
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:
Youth Activities Task Force Wednesday, July 1, 7:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Neighborhood Improvement Committee Wednesday, July 1, 7:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Cultural Affairs Committee Meeting Thursday, July 2, 7:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Elderly Affairs Committee Meeting Wednesday, July 8, 8:30 AM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Education Advisory Board Thursday, July 9, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Min Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Veterans Committee Meeting Thursday, July 16, 5:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Town Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 21, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Economic Development Committee Meeting Thursday, July 23, 5:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Planning & Zoning Board Meeting Tuesday, July 28, 6:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Public Safety Committee Meeting Tuesday, July 28, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. In accordance with the provisions of F. S. Section 286.0105, should any person seek to appeal any decision made by the Council with respect to any matter considered at these meetings, such person will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made; which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommodation to participate in the proceedings should call Town Hall at (305) 364-6100, no later than (2) days prior to the proceeding for assistance. Please be advised that two or more Councilmembers may be in attendance at the above events/meetings. This Notice dated June 26, 2015 at Miami Lakes, Fl. Majorie Tejeda-Castillo, Town Clerk
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Amy Diaz opens FH Fashion House in Cypress Village Shopping Center By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker staff Longtime local resident and former Pace student, Amy Diaz has always had a love for fashion. It was only a matter of time that she would open her own store, FH Fashion House, now located at 7307 Miami Lakes Dr in the Cypress Village Shopping Center. As a teenager Diaz began work-
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Elementary students learn how to prepare their pets for hurricane season Just prior to the beginning of hurricane season, a new pet responsibility lesson that includes a video offering pet care tips during natural disasters became part of the curriculum for fourth and fifth graders in Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS). The video is the second collaboration between Miami-Dade County Animal Services and MDCPS. The lesson plan focuses on the importance of having a family preparation plan for an emergency that includes keeping family pets safe. “Teaching students the importance of appropriate pet care means that we are also teaching
them the essential life lesson of responsibility,” said Superintendent of Schools Alberto M. Carvalho. “We welcome the opportunity to work with MiamiDade County Animal Services to provide training and information to our students that demonstrate the appropriate ways to care for our pets and animals.” “We are very pleased to once again work with Miami-Dade County Public Schools to help reach so many children about the importance of pet care and responsibility,” said Alex Muñoz, Director of Miami-Dade Animal Services.
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Dick Poczciwinski, 82, a basketball star in play at Shula’s Athletic Club By David L. Snelling The Miami Laker staff Dick Poczciwinski is a nimble basketball player with a trademark jump shot that’s lethal. At Shula’s Athletic Club in Miami Lakes, he pushes the ball down the court with cartoon-like speed, and either passes the ball to one of his teammates or scores with the jump shot or a lay-up. Sometimes, he’s the leading scorer on his pick-up team, averaging in double figures, and plays good defense. In one game, he held an opposing player to one of the worst shooting performances of his career. “I was holding the best shooter and he had a bad night. He wanted to take a swing at me,” Poczciwinski quipped. Every Saturday morning, Poczciwinski plays basketball at a
high and intense level at the Athletic Club, and he is 82-yearsold. Despite his age, Poczciwinski has been recognized by his teammates and opposing players as a good player, leaving them baffled over a man nearly a century year old who can play on the same level as younger players, while men his age live with the day-to-day difficulties of moving their bodies. “It’s simple, I am a fierce competitor,” the Kendall resident said. “I have been playing basketball since I was a kid and never stopped playing at a high level. My motto is once you start something, you can never go back. In other words, never give up.” Poczciwinski, a retired rental car consultant, is in good shape and he still has the competitive drive that earned him the distinc-
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tion as an all-around athlete. Since competing, he has won 40 medals, gold and silver, in basketball, tennis, racquet ball, softball, golf and swimming. And he continues to play all six sports at 82. Jim Hamilton, who plays basketball with Poczciwinski on Saturdays at the Athletic Club, said his jump shots are “lethal.” Hamilton said he shot five-forfive from the field in one game while playing with guys in their 20s and 30s. “It was lights out,” he said. Hamilton calls him the dean of basketball. “He is a very competitive person and you can see it in his eyes. He really enjoys traveling from Kendall and enjoying playing with younger guys. He’s playing a game he loves,” Hamilton said. Hamilton, 70, said he first met Poczciwinski at Shula’s Athletic adult basketball league, which was founded by himself and Miami Lakes resident Dave Oliver. “Most pro athletes, when they get older, can run and up down the court but not at their younger pace,” Hamilton said. “Dick can run up and down the court and keep up with guys in their 20s and 30s. It’s remarkable and he’s an inspiration to all of us that we can play basketball that long.”
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Team Mooo raises $4,200 for Lakes Relay for Life Miami Lakes’ Team Mooo was recognized as the second highest fund-raisers for this year’s American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life event, raising $4,200 to help the voluntary health organization find a cure for the deadly disease.
The group of high-school students were honored by Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza in Miami Lakes for their fundraising efforts. Team Mooo raised the money with car washing events and the group enjoyed success at an event at Menchies in Miami Lakes,
where they helped sell ice cream and frozen yogurt, and 20 percent of the sales went to the group for their efforts. The group is already planning fund-raisers for next year’s Relay for Life event and looking for other teenagers to join them.
“This is very important because cancer strikes every single family, every single day,” said team member Christina Franco. “We must find a cure for this disease.” Team Mooo was formed after team member Michael Barcelo was diagnosed with Leukemia at the age of 3, and his friends helped raise money to find a cure for people who were stricken with cancer. Throughout the years, the same group of students, who are now in high-school, are still collecting
money for the worthy cause and participating in the annual American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life in Miami Lakes. Michael is now 15 years-old. But for the first time, the group did the fundraisers on their own this year. In the previous years, their parents helped them with their activities. Students wishing to join the group can call 786-709-7888.
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Samoa Blanchet honored for artwork Miami-Dade School Board chairwoman Perla Tabares Hantman and Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle recently recognized Miami Lakes Educational Center student Samoa Blanchet for winning the District 4 Human Trafficking Awareness Art Contest. The contest was sponsored by Rundle’s office and Miami-Dade
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Sen. Marco Rubio joins in town’s efforts for independent Zip Code By David L. Snelling The Miami Laker staff Miami Lakes’ efforts to have its own independent zip code piqued the interest of U.S. Senator and Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio. According to a missive dated June 17, 2015 that Rubio wrote to U.S. Postmaster General Megan Brennan, the senator is pressing the Washington D.C.-based office to come to a decision on Miami Lakes’ appeal for a zip code after the town’s request was denied earlier this year. In March, the USPS informed Miami Lakes that the town’s FOIA request had been denied because “such records” would fall under the FOIA exemption, a federal law
which applies to information that is exempt from disclosure under another federal statue. Information of a commercial nature, including trade secrets, whether or not obtained from a person outside the postal service, which under good business practice would not be publicly disclosed. Rubio’s letter said, in part, “I am writing to follow-up on a Freedom of Information Act request that was made by the city of Miami Lakes on December 19, 2014 seeking information on their prior request for a zip code boundary change and subsequent denial,” Rubio wrote in the letter. “In response to their FOIA denial, Miami Lakes sent an appeal request on April 10 to the Chief
Kiwanis Club charters new Key Club at American High The Kiwanis Club of Greater Miami Lakes has recently chartered the Key Club at American Senior High School. The addition of American’s Key Club brings the total of sponsored leadership programs in area high schools to a total of seven. Key Clubs are present at Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High, Miami Lakes Educational Center, Mater Lakes Academy, Hialeah Gardens Senior High, Jose Marti MAST Academy, and Barbara Goleman Senior High. Key Club is the oldest and largest service program for high school students. It is a student-led organization that teaches leadership through service to others. Members of the Kiwanis International family, called Key Club members, build themselves as they build their schools and communities. Key Club has approximately 260,000 members in approximately 5,000 clubs and is represented in 31 countries. Formed in 1939, Florida was the first district in Key Club. A noteworthy former Key Club member is Senator Bob Graham. This year the Lieutenant Governor elected for Division 25A (Miami Lakes and Hialeah areas) is Sabrina Cerquera attending Miami Lakes Educational
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Center High School. Her division currently has 14 clubs in it and she is one of 41 Lieutenant Governors in the Florida District. Cerquera along with her counterparts statewide just returned from their own district board level training in Haines City conducted by the Florida District of Kiwanis Committee on Key Club. This is where they learned more about their position and refined many skills necessary to discharge the responsibilities of their position. For more information on the Kiwanis Club of Greater Miami Lakes, contact either Thomas Freiwald or Allen Albrecht, respectively, at thomasfreiwald@ aol.com; 305-582-3280, and lakesallen@aol.com; 786-208-3177.
Counsel of Customer Programs at the USPS and is awaiting a response. I respectfully request, within all applicable rules and regulations, for the full and fair consideration of Miami Lakes’ FOIA request and would appreciate a response on this matter. Thank you in advance and I look forward to your response.” Rubio’s request on behalf of Miami Lakes is a glimmer of hope, as the town has been fighting for years to gain its own independent zip code to help lower car insurance and homeowners insurance premiums, among other issues. The three zip codes Miami Lakes uses are registered with the city of Hialeah Postmaster. Since he was elected to political office in 2014, Miami Lakes Vice Mayor Manny Cid has been leading the charge for an independent zip code, which is also on the agenda of U.S. Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart. Cid called for a straw vote in 2014 to determine if residents want the town to resume pursuing its own zip code. Residents overwhelmingly approved the initiative. “Our Town is very fortunate to have two great public servants representing us in the nations Capitol,” Cid said. “Senator Rubio and Congressman Mario DiazBalart are diligently working to ensure that our residents voices are heard and respected. Senator Rubio took time out of his busy schedule to voice his support of our zip code initiative. We still have a lot of work ahead of us but we are closer to our goal of an independent zip code.”
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Heat All-Stars team competes in SWAMP Classic tourney The Miami Lakes Heat All Stars team competed in the 19th annual USSSA SWAMP Classic two-day tournament in West Palm Beach. The team’s coaches and the players’ parents said it was a brave performance by the girls who are 14 and 15 years old who defeated the two 18 and under teams, Plantation Pressure and Miami Stingrays, to make it to the championship game. “The girls played valiantly,” said head coach Alex Castroman. Castroman said offensively, the team recorded 28 hits in five games, and defensively committed only three errors with five
double plays and a couple of amazing defensive plays as well. “Our pitching was great that weekend, which was led by Ashley Alfonso and Cassidy Zeigler,” Castroman said. “They pitched great and they hung in there even playing three games in row.” Castroman added: “The coaches and parents couldn’t be prouder of all our girls. Some of these girls have been playing together for the past four to five years and many of them have played at Miami Lakes Optimist Park since first grade. This shows that hard work and dedication can finally pay off.”
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Residents are encouraged to Health Hints: help reduce costly sewer clogs Identifying The Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department (WASD) is asking Miami-Dade residents to help reduce and eliminate costly clogs within the county’s nearly 6,800 miles of sewer lines due to “flushable” wipes. Out of sight doesn’t mean out of mind. There is a growing national problem of wipes in pipes that result in increased sewer clogs, broken pumps, and other large pieces of sewer machines and equipment. The culprit is premoistened towelettes in the form
of baby wipes, cleaning wipes, paper towels and feminine products. These products do not breakdown within the sewer system and can result in costly clogs as well as sewer backups within homes. It is recommended that only toilet paper be flushed down the toilet and all other products to be disposed of in the trash. For additional information about department services and programs visit www.miamidade. gov/water.
By Ricky Ali Special to The Miami Laker After establishing a purpose in life, and having a firm belief that you can successfully accomplish your life and fitness goals, the next step is to develop a plan that includes a series of organized strategies that can help you achieve your goals. First, identify all the aspects of a healthy life. The four major components of health and fitness are: Wellness, Lifestyle, Nutrition and Fitness. Each component also has many sub-components, for example Wellness can include stress management and disease prevention. The same is true for all areas. Notice how these components intersect. A poor lifestyle habit of excessive alcohol consumption can bring about a wellness issue of liver malfunction and both can affect the ability to improve health and fitness. Other aspects of a healthy life are developing and nurturing good support systems, maintaining healthy and meaningful relationships with others, showing empathy, and spiritual focus such as practicing whatever safe religious beliefs one might desire. Ultimately, not compromising moral, values, ethics and connecting with others are interconnected with a healthy life. The challenge is balancing all these aspects. It may seem overwhelming, but we have all accomplished some balance. The key is understanding that we are going to
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Wide variety of special events for July at Miami Lakes Branch Library Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs are available for the public during July: Summer Reading Program: This year’s program runs from now to August 1. No matter your age, all are eligible for a chance to win a fabulous prize. Just read or listen to a book, attend a library program or download and listen to an eBook for a minimum of two hours a week. Visit the branch to pick up an entry form with the official contest rules. The program is made possible with the support of the Miami Dolphins Foundation and the Friends of the MiamiDade Public Library. For Children and Families: Every Hero Has A Story: What’s Your Super Power? – Children will learn about real life everyday heros and what makes them special. Limited to 25 participants and best for ages 7-12. Meets at 11 a.m. on Thursdays, July 9, 16 and 30. Lego Jr. Building – Join in for some Duplo and Lego building fun for ages 3-6 years old. Meets at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 11. Lego Super Hero Challenge – Challenge yourself by competing with others in the Lego Super Hero program for ages 7-12. Registration required and limited to 20 participants. Meets at 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 11. Home Depot Kid’s Workshop – A hands-on workshop where participants can learn to create and build something for their home with easy to use tools and materials. What you make, you keep!
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For Adults: Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr.’s Mobile Office - The outreach provides an opportunity for the community to speak with the Commissioner and/or his representative from 1 to 3 p.m. on Monday, July 13. Escape the Ordinary with Extraordinary Films - Plan a grown-upJ4 film night out to see “Monuments Men” or “Eat, Pray, Love”... (viewers choice) ...at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, July 13. Escape the Ordinary with Arts and Crafts - Make extraordinary art with ordinary materials. Registration required for ages 18 years and up at 1 p.m. on Monday, July 20. Book Discussion Group - This month’s title is “The Fort” by Bernard Cornwell at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21. Congressman Mario DiazBalart’s Outreach – A member of Rep. Diaz-Balart’s staff will visit the library to discuss federal issues or any problem a constituent may have with a federal agency from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 22. 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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Marlins wives aid Catholic Hospice’s bereavement camp The Marlins Wives and the Marlins Foundation teamed up to hold the Wives Tackle Box Auction on June 27 at Marlins Park to benefit the Moyer’s Foundation Camp Erin South Florida, hosted by Catholic Hospice based in Miami Lakes. Each Tackle Box represented a Marlins player and included autographed memorabilia and equipment as well as items unique to their personalities. The Marlins
Wives exhibited the boxes during a silent auction. Proceeds benefitted Camp Erin. Catholic Hospice offers Camp Erin twice a year and is open and free to all children living in South Florida. Camp Erin is a nationwide bereavement camp founded and partially funded by the Moyer Foundation, a national bereavement organization founded by Philadelphia pitcher Jamie Moyer.
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Youth Activities T.F. July 1 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center Neighborhood Improvement Committee July 1 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center Cultural Affairs July 2 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center Elderly Affairs Com. July 8 Education Adv. Board July 9 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center Veterans Committee July 16 5:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center Town Council Meeting July 21 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center Economic Devel. Com. July 23 5:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center Planning/Zoning Board July 28 6:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center Public Safety Committee July 28 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center (The following classes are free for Miami Lakes residents) M/TW/Th 9:00 am MCCC Tai Chi Yoga (for adults) M/W 7:30 am MCCC Yoga (for adults - Fee) T/Th 7:30 am MCCC Line Dancing Tu/Th 11:30 am MCCC Painting I & II Fri. 9 am/12:30 pm MCCC Spanish for Adults M/T/W/T 6:00 pm MCCC Dominoes T/W/Th/Fri 6:00 pm RACC Table Tennis Tues./Thurs. 7:00 pm RACC Jazzercize (fee) M/Tu/W/Th 5:30 pm RACC
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M.L. Garden Club bunco July 1 11:30 am MCCC M.L. Garden Club July 27 7:00 pm MCCC M.L. Bridge Club Mondays 11:30 am MCCC MLCA Bridge Thursdays 11:00 am MCCC M.L. Quilting Club Tuesdays 11:15 am MCCC M.L. Kiwanis 2nd/4th Thurs. 6:30 pm Pampered Chef M.L. Toastmasters 1st/3rd Tues.7:00 pm ML Educational Center M.L. Lions Club 1st/3rd Tues. 7:00 pm Denny’s Hialeah MCCC is Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue RACC is Robert Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue
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Hialeah Miami Lakes star linebacker Jamari Lattimore joins NY Jets By The Miami Laker staff Former Hialeah Miami Lakes High School standout linebacker Jamari Lattimore was picked up by the New York Jets during the off season to help the team’s run defense that allowed 2,341 rushing yards, 3,746 passing yards and 401 points last season, and missed the playoffs for the fourth consecutive year. All in all, the Jets’ defense allowed 5,235 total yards and 25 points per game to finish with the sixth best defense in the NFL behind Seattle, Detroit, Denver, Buffalo and San Francisco. The team, which finished the season 4-12, needs more depth at defense to stop the run and passing attacks from some of the best offensive teams on their 2015 schedule, including Super Bowl champion New England, Indianapolis Colts, Dallas
JAMARI LATTIMORE Cowboys and Miami Dolphins. Lattimore, 6-2 and 230 pounds, who spent the past four years with the Green Bay Packers and was seconds away from a trip to the Super Bowl last year, is the ideal
Optimist baseball/softball sign up scheduled in August The Miami Lakes Optimist Club will be holding registration for the 2015 Fall baseball and softball season from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., on consecutive Saturdays, August 8, 15 and 22, at Miami Lakes Middle School, 6425 Miami Lakeway North. The Optimist Club welcomes returning and new players to play in an exciting season. New players must bring a copy of their birth certificates to the registration,
which costs $145 per person. Only cash and checks are accepted. The Optimist Club is asking for more volunteers and coaches to participate in the baseball and softball season. Sponsors are also welcome. For more information, call Baseball Commissioner Luis Rojas at 305-505-5475 or Miami Lakes Optimist Club president Jim Hamilton at 305-216-9615.
player to help the Jets’ defense. In Green Bay, Lattimore, who started his career at the Miami Lakes Optimist Club, recorded 84 tackles (57 solo), four sacks and two interceptions. New head coach Todd Bowles, who was the Arizona Cardinals’ defense coordinator last season, is looking to rebuild the team, especially the defense and sought linebackers with speed and aggressive tackling. Lattimore, 26, signed with the Packers in 2011 as an undrafted rookie from Middle Tennessee State and was converted from defensive end to linebacker. The Packers’ scouts thought he would be a good fit to the team’s defense after witnessing his record-breaking performances in college. Lattimore spent his first college year at Dodge City Community College in Kansas, where he recorded 60 tackles, a team high nine sacks and two interceptions. He transferred to Middle Tennessee State and registered 22 tackles (5.5 for loss), 3.5 sacks and broke up two passes during his sophomore year. As a junior, he finished the season with 47 tackles, (9.5 for loss) and 5.5 sacks, earning him second team All-Sun Belt honors. As a senior, he had 11.5 sacks, a team record in a game with four, 68 tackles, blocked two kicks and forced two fumbles, as he was named Sun-Belt player of the year.
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SPANISH LAKE ELEMENTARY student James Diaz won the 2015 Contender Karate Cup in Galeria De Karate competition last month hosted by Hialeah Gardens High School. Diaz competed against a host of his karate-learning peers, out dueling them in the art of self defense and self discipline. His instructor, world renown karate master Miquel Ochoa, was on hand to watch his student kick away the competition. Ochoa works at the MG Martial Arts and Sports Center, where he trains a host of students. Diaz also won the 2015 Rocky Mountain Championship in Denver, Colorado in May.
Shula’s Athletic Club schedules free nutrition classes every Tuesday Shula’s Athletic Club’s Thrive Program is hosting an hour long on-going nutritional coaching series with a foundational belief: Don’t diet. The nutritional series, which takes place every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and is free to the community, focuses on losing weight, experi-
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Shula’s Athletic Club raffles custom paddle board Current members, new members and non-member guests using guest passes at Shula’s Athletic Club, 15150 Bull Run Rd., are eligible to enter to win a customized paddle board made by Miami Lakes local, Athletic Club member, and professional paddle board
creator, Christopher “Rubio” Gonzalez. Gonzalez is a surfer with a passion for art and design and started Rubio Surf Designs in 2010. The Shula’s Athletic Club customized paddle board, which features the words “Live Inspired,” will be given to one lucky winner
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on July 11 at 1:30 p.m. To participate for a chance to win, current members earn one raffle entry for every non-member they refer to join Shula’s Athletic Club. New members automatically receive an entry. Additionally, members and non-member guests that are pres-
ent on July 11 before noon and sign up will receive an entry for a chance to win. Only on July 11, guest fees are waived all day long and enrollment specials are available for new members. Gonzalez will be present at the announcement of the
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PALM SPRINGS NORTH 8-and-7-under Little Giants recently won the South Florida All-Star Alliance Summer tournament in West Kendall, and the team finished in second place in the league’s other tournament in Hialeah Gardens. Each summer, the Alliance picks teams from different recreational parks and allows them to compete against others to determine the best team during a series of Summer tournaments. Raul Billini, the Little Giants coach, is a Miami Lakes resident.
Miami Dade College offers teen driving safety course The Assessment Center at Miami Dade College’s (MDC) School of Justice will offer the Advanced Teen Safety Driving Program on Friday, July 31, at North Campus, 11380 N.W. 27 Avenue. The course, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., will give students the tools to handle the complex situations that driving in a crowded urban environment can present. Open to drivers 16-21 years old with at least six months of driving experience, will include classroom training for vehicle dynamics, presenting distracted and impaired driving, and vehicle safety.
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M. Lakes family celebrates newest Pace graduate By Rene D. Basulto Special to The Miami Laker Cayla Pla was just one of the many members of Monsignor Edward Pace High School’s Class of 2015 who graduated this past May. However, her graduation marks yet another chapter in a tradition of five Spartan Pla women. This tradition started with Cayla’s mother Carmen PlaIzquierdo, a Pace Class of 1981 alumna. Carmen studied in the health field after Pace, receiving a Bachelors and Masters degree in Health Services Administration from Capella University. She now works as the VP of Revenue Cycle Operations for Accretive Health and as an adjunct professor in Health Services at Florida International University. Her education has continued even further as she is currently pursuing a
Doctorate of Health Services at Nova Southeastern University. The eldest Pla daughter is Cristina Pla-Guzman, a Class of 2002 Pace graduate and now Pace High’s esteemed lead teacher for its Academy of Visual & Performing Arts Theatre Program. Next in line is Cynthia PlaLebron, Class of 2005. She earned her Bachelor’s in Health Science from FIU and a Master of Public Health from the University of Miami. Currently, she is enrolled as part of the inaugural class of the Prevention Science doctoral program at UM. Joining her sister Cristina in the education field is Crystal Pla, who graduated from Pace in 2010 and is currently enrolled in a Bachelors program at Miami Dade College for Pre-Elementary Education. The youngest Pla daughter,
Cayla, will be attending Miami Dade College and FIU through a dual-admissions program. During her four years as a Spartan, Cayla was a leader among her peers as part of the cheerleading, leadership, and drama programs while maintaining excellent grades. The Pla family involvement with Pace extends to the father, Carlos Pla, who has acted as a technical director and mastermind of Pace Drama’s elaborate sets ever since his daughter Cristina began working at her alma mater in 2007. On graduation day, the Pla family came together to watch Cayla walk across the stage and receive her Pace high school diploma, fulfilling a legacy that has spanned two generations.
Miami-Dade County School Board honors 136 students who graduated this year having achieved 100 percent perfect attendance Miami-Dade County School Board members honored 136 graduating students for successfully managing to attend every school day during their tenure with Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Regular and punctual school attendance is one of the most important factors to a student’s progress in school. School attendance is widely regarded as a
major contributing element in academic performance and student conduct. To earn this recognition, students must have entered MDCPS in either kindergarten or the first grade and must have attended school every day of every year through the 12th grade. “The students honored today are truly remarkable,” said School Board member Lubby Navarro, “as they have distinguished them-
selves through many years of hard work to obtain a perfect attendance record throughout their elementary and secondary years of school.” The students will be receiving a certificate of achievement for an outstanding accomplishment as a result of their dedication, discipline, commitment, and perseverance in having a perfect school attendance record.
PACE Drama teacher Cristina Pla-Guzman (left) (Class of 2002), Carmen Pla (Class of 1981), Cayla Pla (Class of 2015), Crystal Pla (Class of 2010), and Cynthia Pla-Lebron (Class of 2005), pose for a family photo following Cayla’s graduation from Monsignor Edward Pace High School on May 22.
Three Miami Lakes residents receive collegiate recognition Three Miami Lakes residents earned honors at their respective colleges and universities in May and June. Michael Gomez, a Business Adminstration/Sports Management major, earned a bachelor’s degree at Florida Institute of Technology’s Spring Commencement. FIT is located in
Melbourne. Eduardo Crespo, a student at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, as among the 900 students who made the President’s List for the Spring 2015 semester. Victor Pino earned the distinction of Faculty Honors for Spring 2015 at Georgia Tech in Atlanta.
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Goleman adds one-of-a-kind law enforcement magnet By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker staff Without missing a beat, Barbara Goleman Senior High School has celebrated the accomplishments of its 2015 graduating class while simultaneously planning for the future. As the first graduating Capstone class left the halls of Goleman for higher education, for 2015-2016 new students will be entering into a new magnet program called the National Security Intelligence Academy (NSI). The NSI Academy is also referred to as The Law Enforcement and Intelligence Studies Magnet. This one-of-a-kind magnet program was specially designed at Goleman and the only magnet affiliated with the Florida Bureau of Investigation, Miami Division in Miami-Dade County. The academy has two strands: The Law Enforcement and Intelligence strand and Forensic Science. Magnet academy leader for the NSI program and Command and Tactical Operations Center Specialist (CTOC) Peter Falcon, has been teaching for 23 years and has been working with the FBI, Miami Division, for 25 years. Falcon, along with the administration at Goleman, have worked to create the magnet as a place for any student interested in law
enforcement and forensic science to learn from specialists and apply academic studies into real life scenarios. The magnet will facilitate entry into various law enforcement careers. “This program is both for students who are college bound and for those who are interested in pursuing other avenues of law enforcement, like the police academy following graduation,” said Falcon. “For me, it’s exciting because I am combining 23 years of teaching and 25 years with the FBI, Miami Division to do this program. This magnet is really for any student interested in starting a career in law enforcement.” Students enrolled in the Law Enforcement/Intelligence Studies (NSI) Magnet will increase their knowledge of the challenges facing the United States and the world in the coming decades, including issues such as domestic and international terrorism, transitional crime, climate change, food, and health security. Thesis-based research, seminars, field trips, workshops and simulations conducted by local and federal law enforcement agencies will be commonplace within the program. Additionally, students will study the historical development of the U.S. democra-
Hantman, Carvalho honor District 4 principals during El Novillo luncheon
MIAMI-DADE SCHOOL BOARD CHAIR Perla Tabares Hantman and Public Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho honored District 4 principals during a luncheon at El Novillo restaurant in Miami Lakes for their hard work and dedication to their schools and students. “The Principals Luncheon allows me the opportunity to greet and thank the principals in District 4 for their continuous commitment and dedication to the education of our students,” Hantman said.
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cy and the institution of law, examining policing, courts, and corrections as separate entities that work together to control crime. They will evaluate how policy implications shape legislative decisionmaking, procedures, and treatment modalities offered to offenders. For the Forensic Science strand, students will learn to gather and analyze evidence found, solve crimes using genetics, biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and psychology, and learn the techniques in securing, searching, and examining evidence. The magnet will also feature a Police Explorers program, a youth organization hosted by the MiamiDade Schools Police Department (MDSPD) to educate the student explorers in the area of law enforcement. Some courses available within the magnet are comprehensive law, international relations, introduction to homeland security, and program highlights include labs, seminars and field trips in conjunction with the FBI, Miami Division, model united nations simulations, internship placement, and crime scene investigation among others. Collaborating partners with the program are FBI, Miami Division, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Miami-Dade Police Department, Miami-Dade Schools Police Department, and the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) Teachers Law School. “This isn’t a club,” said school principal, Joaquin Hernandez.
PETER FALCON (left) is the Academy Leader for the new NSI Magnet at Goleman Senior High School. He is joined by students (from left) Lauren Torres, Christian Lamas, and Hannah Capote. “This is an entire magnet that is essentially being led and taught by the same personnel that will be accepting employees like special agents, attorneys, accountants, and law enforcement personnel in the future.” Applications are currently being accepted for the program though spaces are rapidly filling. Additional information for applications can be obtained at the school, 14100 N.W. 89 Avenue in
Miami Lakes. To be eligible, students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher in core academic subjects, a minimum of 2.0 in conduct, and no more than 10 unexcused absences. After applications are received a computerized random selection process is used for student selection among those who are eligible. For more information call 305362-0676.
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St. Thomas Univ. Athletic Director Dr. Jan Bell retires after 30 years
ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Dr. Jan Bell throws out the first pitch during a recent Miami Marlins home game.
Celebrating a 30-year tenure at St. Thomas University, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends all came together for several special events to honor Dr. Jan Bell who retired at the end of this academic year as professor of Sports Administration. The celebration began on November 2 when Bell became the 10th inductee into the Bobcat Sports Hall of Fame at the sixth annual Stone Crab Dinner for Athletics. A sold-out crowd of over 600 attendees came out to the event and dozens of Sports Administration alumni submitted video messages to Bell. On March 20, the Miami Heat hosted a suite at the American Airlines Arena during the HeatNuggets game to toast Bell and thank her for her impact on the three-time NBA Championship organization. Nine alumni who studied under Dr. Bell currently work full-time for the Heat, including senior vice president/ general manager Andy Elisburg. The celebration continued on May 22, as over 125 guests joined Bell for a retirement party at Marlins Park as the Baltimore Orioles took on the Miami Marlins. Surrounded by the 12 STU Spo-Ad alumni currently working for the Marlins, Bell threw out the game’s ceremonial first pitch, then was able to enjoy the matchup between her two favorite MLB teams with alumni spanning her 30 years. Other accolades this year
include Bell being honored as one of South Florida’s Most Influential Women as part of Miami Dade Parks and Recreation’s 27th annual In the Company of Women Awards Ceremony as part of Women’s History Month. Post-retirement, Bell will continue to have a presence on the STU campus as she will continue her duties as the NAIA Faculty
Athletic Representative for the Department of Athletics. In recognition of Bell’s enduring impact on STU, the University has established the Dr. Jan Bell Sports Administration Scholarship Fund. The endowed fund will provide scholarship monies to deserving Sports Administration students.
Goleman’s Jewels Dance Team celebrates award-winning year Barbara Goleman Senior High School’s Jewels Dance Team competed in the first annual Dade County High Schools Dance-Off at St. Thomas University on Saturday, April 11. The event was hosted by Creative Entertainment Group and the theme of the night was “Stop the Bullying and Domestic Violence.” The team entered into the hiphop round and made it to the final round to perform a contemporary piece titled “Gravity” which was choreographed by team member Ralphie Ruiz. The team wrapped up the season at Los Violines Banquet Hall where they celebrated accom-
plishments and said farewell to the team’s graduating seniors. Team member Gaby Valdes was recognized for her four years on the team with a plaque. Valerie Donoso was the team’s Golden Jewel for 2014-2015. Ralphie Ruiz received special recognition for his excellence in choreography throughout the season. All seniors received graduation chords to display at graduation and all dancers received awards for their work. The team ended the night by announcing the new officers, Alexia Bermudez, Amy Cristo, Valerie Donoso, and Yisel Perdomo.
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Pace High students give back to the community with quarterly blood drives By Rene D. Basulto Special to The Miami Laker In accordance with their Catholic beliefs and dedication to community service, Pace High School students have always gone above and beyond to help those in need. No where is this more evident than its quarterly student-run blood drives held at the school. Pace student volunteers from the Leadership team run each blood drive in conjunction with the One Blood organization which provides the buses and necessary materials for donations. The drives were so successful that, at one point, three buses were taking donations at capacity. Their contributions help not just those patients who suffer traumatic injuries, but also those who suffer from chronic diseases and conditions such as cancers, leukemia, and blood disorders. Dr. Robert De Valle, a Pace parent, husband to Pace alumna Christine Maseo, and Miami Lakes resident, volunteers to supervise each drive. Even after years of helping out, Del Valle is
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still blown away by the dedication, good will, and charity of the student volunteers and blood donors. “One student related it to Jesus giving himself up to save others,” said Del Valle. “It was her way to be more like Christ.” Every unit of blood helps three
patients in need, according to Del Valle, and given the short shelflife of blood products, a constant flow of donations is important. In total, Pace High School students and faculty donated 134 pints of blood during the 2014-2015 school year. In addition to all of the community contributions, the 2014-2015 blood drives have amassed around $15,000 in scholarship funds for Pace students.
BARBARA GOLEMAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL’S Gators Varsity Cheerleader officers for the 2015-2016 school year were officially announced at the end of the 2014-2015 school year. New co-captains (kneeling, from left) Victoria Martin and Samira Lawrence. Former coach (standing from left) Zuli Perez is pictured with lieutenants Sofia Yebra and Nathalie Jimenez and new Cheerleading coach Karen Rodriguez.
ed with teacher training and curriculum support in order to best present this new curriculum to their students. The Cambridge program complements the existing M-DCPS curriculum in order to further stimulate student progress in the areas of English, mathematics, and science at the elementary level. For additional information concerning the Cambridge Program contact the school principal, Jacqueline Arias-Gonzalez at 305813-0699.
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MEMBERS of the Pace High School Leadership team pose for a photo in front of the One Blood bus during one of Pace High School’s quarterly blood drives.
Spanish Lake Elementary thanks sponsors; announce Cambridge Program candidacy An evening dessert reception to honor and thank Spanish Lake Elementary’s (SLE) Dade Partners and dedicated volunteers was held at the school before the final endof-the-year musical program. The Dade partners and volunteers provided resources to enhance educational programs and to assist in rewarding students and teachers for their accomplishments. In addition to celebrating the close of another successful school year, SLE’s administration announced that the school is a candidate to possibly receive the Cambridge Program for the 20152016 school year. The Cambridge Program, which has expanded through Dade County schools, emphasizes analysis, problem solving, communication skills, and content sensitive to cultural diversity with rigorous academic coursework. SLE teachers are being provid-
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Pace inducts new members into Spanish National Honor Society By Rene D. Basulto Special to The Miami Laker The family and friends of 22 students from Pace High School crowded into the school’s Administration Building to watch them become the latest inductees into the school’s Spanish National Honors Society, called Nuestra Huellas, which translates to “Our Footprints.” Pace’s Spanish National Honors Society is moderated by Celita Cabrera, a beloved Spanish teacher who has worked at the school for nearly 25 years. She and Spanish teacher Francisco Soto managed the induction ceremony to welcome the 22 underclassmen into the school chapter for the 2015-2016 school year. The administration building lobby was transformed into a festival hall with tables adorned with flags of Latin American and European countries along with a buffet table of Hispanic food. Following a meal, the 22 inductees met with Cabrera and Soto where they each received a candle and
THE 22 NEW INDUCTEES to Pace’s chapter of the Spanish National Honors Society recite the oath of induction as part of a ceremony held inside the school’s administration building. were brought forward before the spoke on the history and significance of the ritual. The afternoon crowd for the initiation ritual. The inductees lit their candles ended with families, faculty, and by sharing the flame with one inductees sharing a taste of another and read the oath of induc- Celita’s famous Cuban coffee and tion. Spanish NHS president reminiscing on experiences lived Natalie Ayes and vice president in Spanish classes throughout the Kristen Sanchez-Britton then year.
Miami Lakes Educational Center students present year end Capstone projects By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker staff Miami Lakes Educational Center’s (MLEC) journalism strand in the Cambridge Academy annually presents capstone projects that are completely studentled. Neyda Borges, English Department chair and Journalism advisor, assembled a group of judges from media-related backgrounds to rate the projects for constructive feedback for the presenting students. During one day of presentations, Laura Gonzalez presented Le’Mode, a fashion magazine for teenagers that aims to provide stimulating and quality content
while taking into consideration budget restrictions of its audience. Rosaly Casanueva presented a coffee table photography book, the first of its kind for a Capstone project, with images from New York City. Finally, Klassike, a classical music magazine was presented by Salwa Raza and Rachel Rhoh as a way to rejuvenate the classical music community for young musicians. Additionally, Sana Chaudhry, Amanda Delgado, Julissa Higgins, Alejandra Mendoza, Ruth Reyes, and Carina Vo each presented their final projects for the year.
MIAMI LAKES EDUCATIONAL CENTER STUDENTS Laura Gonzalez, Rosaly Casanueva, Rachel Rhoh and Salwa Raza each presented their final capstone projects for the journalism strand at MLEC’s Cambridge Academy.
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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 Sunday School (all ages)........9:00 AM Worship.................................10:00 AM Spanish Worship...................11:30 AM
The Church of the Epiphany 15650 Miami Lakeway North Telephone: 305-558-3961 www.episcopalmiamilakes.com Sunday Eucharist........................10 AM Children’s Sunday School..........10 AM Adult Bible Study.......................11 AM Misa en Espanol...................12:15 PM 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
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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 Praise Band & Music.............9:40 AM Traditional Worship Service.10:00 AM Alive-Contemporary Service11:30 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
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Fulfilled Life Church Telephone 786-378-2356 Country Club Middle School 18305 N.W. 75 Place Sunday Service (Eng.)..10:30 AM
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Miami Lakes Educational Center’s ‘Girls Who Code’ recognized by Google’s JaimeSue Goodman By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker staff Miami Lakes Educational Center’s (MLEC) Girls Who Code club has traveled to Silicon Valley, Boston, and Canada to attend and participate in workshops and conventions and have caught the attention of JaimeSue Goodman, Project Leader for Google’s CS First initiative. Club members Michele Wu and Joanna Luo were mentioned by Goodman in her TedTalk titled “Lucky is a Lie” that took place in Charleston, North Carolina. In the video, which can be found at https://goo.gl/pcst25, Goodman posts Luo and Wu’s photo on the screen and explains how inexperience and age are not barriers for computer science and teaching outreach. “These two girls are high school juniors,” said Goodman. “This is Michelle and Joanna. They go to a school that has a strong technology focus. But they wanted to bring this opportunity to other kids near them. So they went to a middle school, took the materials with them and said ‘let us start a game design club.’ And now, they’re teaching kids younger than they are. They’re high school juniors, they have no background in teaching and they can bring this opportunity to others just like all of you can.”
PROJECT LEADER for Google’s CS First initiative, JaimeSue Goodman, mentioned MLEC students Michele Wu and Joanna Luo in her TedTalk.
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HML science team in Fairchild Challenge Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High School’s science team participated in the Fairchild Challenge and ranked fourth in the competition’s final standings. Maria Castro received second place for her Adopt-A-Tree flyer
design and Myles Lopez received a special merit for “Solid Points of Discussion”in the environmental debates on biodiversity. Students are pictured in the school’s butterfly garden, one of the projects for the Fairchild Challenge.
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For Rent. Must See in Miami Lakes! Century Gardens spectacular 4/3 with 2 master suites and split bedrooms layout. Huge famliy room. Spacious dining room. Double car garage. Paved circular driveway. Oversized lot with plenty of room for entertaining. $2,750 per month. Credit and background check. 2 months pay stubs and driver’s license. Call Debbie 305-788-5008.
Townhouse For Rent. 2 bedroom, 2 bath.
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LakefrontTownhouse has a few upgrades, 3 bedrooms have wood floors, tile in 2 bathrooms. Updated patio in front and in the back. Built 1981 with 1,687 sq. ft. New A/C and compressor. Roof a few years old. Accordian shutters. Formal dining room. Washer/dryer. Parking for 3 cars. 24 hour gated security. Tenants are month to month.Call Debbie 305-7885008.
Century Gardens Lakefront For Rent. Beautiful 4 bed/ 3 bath, completely updated. All rooms are large. Plenty of walk-in closets. 3 updated bathrooms, all tiled. 2-car garage, screened terrace, back yard fenced. $2,500 month, first, last month and one month security. Driver’s license, 2 months pay stubs. We do credit report $40. Call Debbie 305-788-5008.
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Single family beauty for rent, 2 masters on 1st floor and 2 bedrooms on 2nd floor w/loft that can be office or media room. Light wood floors, formal dining room, plenty of closets, full up-dated baths, garage converted to 4th bedroom and has storage in front. Spacious screened patio. 24 hour gated security. $45 credit report. $2300 month, 1st, last & 1 mo. security. Text agent for other requirements. Call Debbie 305-788-5008.
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PSN lake and large salt water pool home. Jetski, waterski, or just fish and relax, perfect for BBQ and watcing the games. 4 bedrooms/2 baths, updated bathroom.Tax roll is wrong, lot is 9,885 sq. ft. overlooking wide lake. Real wood cabinets and granite counter and new top of line appliances. Stove is gas and owned, waterheater and dryer are gas and leased. A large storage room can be 5th bedroom with walk-in closet. Roof and central A/C replaced new after Wilma. All tile floors. EZ to show. Reduced. Very motivated. Reduced. Call Debbie 305-788-5008.
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You will love the wine room & temperature controlled cellar in this charming entertainment pool home as well as the covered driveway front door (porte-cochere). Built in 1990 by the architect builder, this fine home offers a unique perspective into a quality lifestyle, formal dining rm., sunken living rm., large fam. rm., spacious master suite w/deluxe master bath. Screened waterfall pool/patio. Hidden 2-car garage. $498,763. A2131579.
Great townhouse in gated commmunity on west side of Miami Lakes. 3/2 two-story lakefront property overlooking the fountain. Two bedrooms downstairs, Hurricane shutters, covered patio with awning. Large wallk-in closet in master. Roman tub with amazing view of Lake Carol. Property needs updating but has lots of potential. Tree lined community within walking distance to 10-acre park. $325,000. A2123882
Much sought after 2/2 waterfront townhome in Lake Sandra with over $35K in upgrades: 1555 Sq. Ft., Turkish marble flooring, new spacious kitchen & cabinets plus refinished bathrooms, All indoor/outdoor patio areas flooring done in marble. Impact doors, new awning with new lighting as well as the loft area overseeing the tranquil & private lake. Large master suite with tub and shower. All lighting fixtures included. This property is a definite must see by the pristine buyers. $315,000. A2118864
Exquisite 1560 sq. ft. 3/2 completely remodeled waterfront home in Lake Sandra. With over $55k in upgrades: This home has beautiful Turkish marble throughout, large spacious master with lakefront view, 3 custom wood California closets, new bathrooms, steamed shower, new kitchen with custom cabinets, loft /office with custom wood floors and frosted modern enclosure, crown molding, new upgraded electrical panel and much more. All light fixtures & sconces included. Dark finish patio doors. $329,000. A2118782
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Incredible lakefront view for this 4/3 Miami Lakes home. You will love this neighborhood. Close to A+ schools, great restaurants, Main Street stores and Shula's Athletic Club. All of this within walking distance from this home. Hurry, it wont last. $319,900. A2113835
Must see beauiful two-story house located on tranquil cul-de-sac with plenty of privacy (no neighbors to the right or behind house). Only lot on the block with space to park a 30foot boat (lot is over 9,000 sq. ft.) Beautiful garden and patio. Tiled and wood floors throughout. Vaulted ceilings. One bedroom/one full bath located on 1st floor. No HOA. Nearby A+ schools and beautiful parks. $473,000. A2120858.
Doral Area! Will Not Last!. One bedroom, one full bath, condo/townhome. Washer and dryer inside the unit. Bathroom fully remodeled. Amenities include tennis courts, pool, gym and clubhouse. Close to the Palmetto Expressway, parks and recreation, shopping centers, schools and entertainment. $139,995. A2119274.
Beautiful town home in Miami Lakes, Loch Andrews. Facing a garden and a relaxing lake view. This unit has everything; Terrace, beautiful tile throughout, granite counters in the kitchen, tankless water heater and more. Walking distance to restaurants and Miami Lakes Main Street. 24 Hours notice. Easy to show. $306,900. A2111927
Gorgeous renovated pool home with sensational golf course views. A value in comparison with other in Country Club of Miami. Lake spacious open floor plan w/light marble floors. Bedrooms have wood flooring, deluxe drapes, master suite/master bath are a special treat, kitchen w/black granite counters, huge family room for entertaining! Pool table, wall cabinet optional, brick screened pool patios & driveway. $539,000. A2106269
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