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MIAMI LAKES, FLORIDA

JUNE 2, 2017

Vice Mayor Tony Lama steps down from Council

By David L. Snelling The Miami Laker staff Miami Lakes Vice Mayor Tony Lama is stepping down from his position to take a job with Amazon in Seattle, Washington, a lifelong dream of his that he couldn’t pass up.

Lama made the announcement at a workshop two weeks ago at the Roberto Alonso Community Center at Royal Oaks Park.

Lama said his phone has

been flooded with calls since he put his house up for sale and decided to share his future plans with his colleagues and residents who attended the 2018 Strategic Business Plan workshop.

“I love this community, I wanted to raise my children and live here forever,” said Lama, a software engineer. “But sometimes God presents an opportunity in life that you can’t walk away from.”

Lama said it was a difficult decision to leave behind a community where he and his wife raised their four children, learned family values, and served a “great” group of residents.

“I want you to know I love Miami Lakes and what the council team does and will continue to do for Miami Lakes,” he said.

Lama said his resignation takes effect in July.

According to the town’s charter, since Lama has more than two years left on his term, Mayor Manny Cid can fill the vacancy by appointing a resident to serve on the council until the town’s next general election in 2018.

He must nominate a candito discuss ideas and issues one on one with Bovo, Cid, and other Town elected officials, and to interact with various industry leaders and colleagues in different industries.

Attendance can be confirmed by contacting Joseph Sosa, assistant to the Mayor, at sosaj@miamilakes-fl.gov, or 305-364-6100, ext. 1157, by June 3.

Local businesses invited to reception with County Commission chair E. Bovo Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid has invited town businesses and their top level executives to attend a special reception to meet and greet Miami-Dade County Commission chairman Esteban Bovo Jr. The reception will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 7, at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street.

The reception will offer an opportunity for business leaders

date within 30 days following the occurrence of the vacancy, and council members must approve his confirmation.

However, if council members and the mayor can’t agree on a candidate, a special election will be called to fill the vacancy no later than 90 days following the occurrence of the vacancy.

Lama was first elected to the Miami Lakes Town Council in 2012, when he defeated incumbent Richard Pulido for Seat 3, and he won reelection last year after defeating attorney Elizabeth Delgado.

He was voted the town’s vice mayor following the swearing VICE MAYOR Tony Lama in ceremony. is moving to Seattle to (Please see Page 2) join Amazon.com.

Pace baseball finishes 24-6 season with loss in Region 4-5 final game

Cultural Affairs Committee hosts Fishing Tournament

(See Tournament details on Page 7.)

A Look Inside:

PACE HIGH SCHOOL baseball team chalked up a successful 24-6 season and finished with a heartbreaking loss, 9-0, to Pomano Beach in Regional final.

n “PupPak” formed by resi- n News and Notes of interest 8 dents in Lake Patricia, raises from the Town of Miami Lakes. n Miami Lakes musical famiawarness to curbing dogs.......3 See pages.........................6 & 7 ly raises funds for Alzheimer’s Association............................10 n FIT Therapy opens facility n New Optimist Clubhouse in Cypress Village Shopping opens with Sports Hall of Fame n Specialized Investigations Center.....................................4 unveiling................................... opens new offices in Town

Center, Miami Lakes............13 n Local Silver Knight nominees receive Honorable Mention awards.................22

n Community Calendar, 15, School, sports and church news,

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Vice Mayor Tony Lama leaves a multitude of ideas and initiatives in the Town (Continued from Page 1) Since he took office, Lama initiated the town’s mobile app, Lakes Life, for residents to track various town services, find local businesses and report potholes and sidewalks to be repaired. The app also allows residents to track down and ride Miami Lakes Moover in realtime and view bus routes and schedules for the transit service.

Lama also sponsored an ordinance to allow developers to speed up their building projects by allowing them to pull a permit before the final plat is recorded by Miami-Dade County.

For transportation and mobility issues, Lama and Councilmember Nelson Rodriguez initiated the first Miami Lakes Traffic Summit, where state and county officials gathered to offer solutions to the town’s traffic problems.

Lama also sponsored a charter amendment to bring fairness to the selection of volunteer committees, the Green Energy/PACE Initiative, and the Lake Water Quality Awareness program.

The town’s elected voices praised Lama for his work.

Cid said Lama will be missed and wished him well on his future endeavors.

“Every kid dreams of changing the world, Vice Mayor Lama will have the opportunity to do so with his new position at Amazon.com,” Cid said. “Tony is leaving a strong legacy in the

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Town of Miami Lakes. His presence on the Council will be sorely missed as he championed many initiatives including the review of the police contract which is the model for the contract cities, Lakes Living app that has enhanced communications with our residents, and the 67th Avenue interchange on the Gratigny, which is a game changer for traffic on that important avenue.

“This Council has a very special and unique bond forged through years of working together. His work on the Council comes to an end but his journey as an ambassador of the Miami Lakes brand is just beginning. I wish him and his family all the best in Seattle.”

Councilmember Nelson Rodriguez said Lama was more than just a colleague, but a “great friend” he will be missed.

“Thank you for the great friendship we have developed over the last five years,” he said.

“We wish you great joy as you enter the next chapter of your life. You’ve managed to balance a job that required worldwide travel, your duties as an elected official and most importantly, your family, without missing a beat. Amazon is lucky to have you join their team.”

Councilmember Frank Mingo said, “It has been a pleasure to serve with Vice Mayor Lama. I wish him the best on his new venture.”

M. Lakes Chamber hosts personal development specialist Eric Stoller Eric Stoller, president of the Les Brown Institute and a specialist in the field of personal development, will be the guest speaker at the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon on Wednesday.

June 14, in the Grand Ballroom at Shula’s Hotel on Main Street.

Prior to becoming president of the Les Brown Institute, Stoller was president of Strategic Seminars and Training. He has specialized in creating memorable events and training programs designed to increase personal performance, make new contacts, and help companies and individuals reach their goals and dream.

Stoller has over 25 years of

expertise in producing seminars and training programs. He has created events such as the Champion Mind-set events and the Personal Power Expo, and has delivered over 5,000 presentations and seminars in his career.

His goal is to assist sales people in building their business and realizing their dreams, and to use his vast experience to help them leverage their success.

Networking starts at 11:30 a.m. with the luncheon as noon.

Deadline to RSVP is Friday, June 9, at 2 p.m. Admission is $30 for members and their guests who RSVP, $35 for members and their guests who

Mosquito forum at M.L. Library set for June 3

Town transportation planner speaks to M. Lakes Chamber

Miami-Dade County’s Mosquito Control and Habitat Management Division will hold a “Mosquito 101” workshop at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 3, at the Miami Lakes Branch Library, 6699 Windmill Gate Road.

Department representatives will share the history of mosquito control in Miami-Dade, discuss he main mosquito species found in the area, offer a look at country mosquito control initiatives, and most importantly, talk about how residents can limit the ways in which mosquitoes breed and thrive.

Staffers will talk about protective measures, take questions, and distribute literature.

ERIC STOLLER do not RSVP, and $40 for nonmembers. For reservations, contact Marta Diaz at 305-5562212, or email mdiaz@miamilakeschamber.com.

Miami Lakes Transportation Planner Michelle Gonzalez receives a Certificate of Appreciation from Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce president Magaly Rubio following her guest speaking appearance at the organization’s May luncheon meeting. They were joined in the photo by Miami Lakes Councilmember Nelson Rodriguez.

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‘PupPak’ raises awareness for curbing dogs The PupPak, a Lake Patricia neighborhood dog walking group, has been evolving for the past couple of years. Gradually, as new dog owning residents move in, or existing residents become new dog owners, this

dynamic “pak� continues to grow.

Currently the basic pack consists of five families with others joining on a sporadic basis to form an extended pack of up to 10 families. The dogs cover a

broad range of ages and breeds, including a Chihuahua, Jack Russel, Lab, Shepherd, Vizsla, Labradoodle and spunky mutts.

But regardless of their breeds, when they walk together they are all just part of the

THE SELF-FORMED PupPak that walks around Lake Patricia advocates that all dog owners help keep Miami Lakes clean by picking up after their pups.

same canine family. Not to mention the owners, which although they come from all different walks of life, varied backgrounds and ages, the common thread of being dog owning residents in the Town of Miami Lakes makes dogs and owners alike, a family. And like all families, some ground rules are followed.

The first rule is socialization. “All the dogs in the “pak� are friendly to each other since the relationship has been formed, but still all dog owners must be wary of the introductions when new dogs join,� said PupPak member, Yolanda Foster. “As the PupPak, we always take precautions when new dogs are introduced. New dogs are always invited to join, but if a new dog is not fully socialized, the pack can react negatively. The new dog knows their place in the group relatively quickly, and the existing dogs usually welcome the new member within a couple walks.�

The second rule of PupPak is leash usage. Pets are better controlled when wearing a leash.

The third and more important rule of PupPak is the unmentionables‌that is, curbing your dog. “As you can imagine, there is plenty to pick up while the pack takes its walks. It is incumbent upon every dog owner to make sure they clean up after their dog. The public areas in our town belong to all of us, including non-pet owners and children who use these areas and deserve

to have them clean,� said Foster.

Pet waste has been labeled a non-point source pollutant by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), placing it in the same category as herbicides, insecticides, oil, grease, toxic chemicals and acid drainage from abandoned mines. “Some may think that doggy manure is a good fertilizer, but it’s actually toxic to your lawn, causing burns and unsightly discoloring.� said Foster.

Beyond keeping the lawn looking good is the illness that can crop up. Pet waste contains millions of fecal coliform bacteria, which are known to cause cramps, diarrhea, intestinal illness, and serious kidney disorders in humans and has negative effects on drinking water.

According to the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), parasites can linger in the soil where infected waste is deposited and is transferable to humans that come in contact with it, whether that’s gardening, playing sports or walking barefoot. “We are very fortunate that the Town of Miami Lakes provides us with a way of remedying this situation in our community by way of Dog Potty stations at most parks, but we must all participate in keeping our areas clean,� said Foster. “Every dog owner is responsible for making sure their pet doesn’t create a harmful environment in the areas where we live and play.�

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FIT Therapy opens in Cypress Village Shop Ctr.

By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker staff Erica Massard and Herby Galicia are frequently called “the dynamic duo” for their blended talents. She is an occupational therapist; he is a physical therapist. They’re also husband and wife. The pair opened FIT Therapy in Miami Lakes initially as a mobile physical therapy company and soon thereafter launched the first brick and mortar location in the Cypress Village Shopping Center, at 7401 Miami Lakes Drive.

Massard and Galicia’s paths crossed and kept crossing, beginning in high school up until they bumped into each other at a fateful football game while in college where they were each focusing on therapy that would eventually lead them right back to their hometown – Miami Lakes. Born and raised locals, the pair dreamed of opening their own practice for occupational and physical therapy, and so it only made sense to stay close to home.

An active couple, Massard and Galicia are well-acquainted with therapy, Massard especially due to her own physical therapy brought on by sport injuries and subsequent knee surgeries in high school. The experience left an impression on her and she pursued occupational therapy with a specialization in hands and upper extremities.

“I love health and fitness and I married both, and that’s how I came into physical therapy,”

said Galicia. “I thought it was a great way to stay healthy.”

“That I can heal and restore hands is truly my passion,” said Massard. “We communicate with our hands. You can convey love, you can cook a meal, you can do so much and never say a word. I realized how powerful that is which is why I focused on that in my work.”

Massard earned her bachelor’s in psychology and master’s degree in occupational therapy from Nova University and Galicia earned his bachelor’s in exercise physiology and master’s in physical therapy from University of Central Florida. Between the two they have over 25 years of experience in the field, having worked with clients and managing clinics in South Florida before opening their doors for FIT Therapy in late 2016.

FIT Therapy, which stands for Functional Independence Through Training, and the logo represents making people independent once again through training and restoring function.

Some of the services offered are sports rehabilitation, hand therapy, custom made orthosis fabrication, neurological rehabilitation, vestibular therapy, physical reconditioning programs, functional capacity evaluations, workplace modifications, onsite rehabilitative service, pediatrics, kineseotaping, wound case and low level laser therapy.

FIT Therapy currently accepts Medicare, Medicaid, Ambetter, Molina, United

Healthcare, NHP, Worker’s Compensation (Medrisk, Align Networks, CorVel, Rockport, Smartcomp, TechHealth), and are always in the process of contracting with more insurance companies for in-network and out-of-network benefits to make sure to reach a wide audience and cater to a diverse clientele.

For those whose insurances are not listed, specialized financing plans are offered to meet the needs of all who require physical and occupational therapy.

“We tailor treatment based on what a person can and cannot do, so there is a holistic approach,” said Massard. “If you think of an occupation as how you occupy your time from the minute you wake up, what I do is get you back to doing all the things in your day. That could be playing baseball, sewing, playing the piano or even holding a cup of coffee,” said Massard.

Beyond offering traditional modalities, Massard and Galicia recognize the need to improve the overall wellbeing of their clients which is why they take a ERICA MASSARD and HERBY GALICIA are owners of FIT body, mind, and spirit approach Therapy in Miami Lakes. to wellness. They are currently offering on-site hour-long mas- couple relishes the opportunity bon cutting celebration is sages to clients to alleviate pain to serve the very same area they scheduled for Thursday, June 1 and improve morale. The duo grew up in. The two balance from 6 to 8 p.m. Raffles and also hopes to prevent reinjury their business with their home giveaways for screenings, cold with their maintenance wellness life where they relax with their laser therapy and massages will three children just a couple be offered alongside hors program packages. d’oeuvres and drinks. To RSVP Ultimately, the passion for miles away.

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News and Notes from the Town of Miami Lakes Town hosts Public Safety Appreciation Day Miami Lakes Public Safety Committee and Town Councilmembers recognized the dedicated and exceptional service provided by local police officers, firefighters, and public safety officials on May 20 at the annual Public Safety Appreciation event.

The event was sponsored by The Graham Companies and catered by local restaurant Casavana.

Miami-Dade County Fire Chief Dave Downey presented the Firefighter of the Year MIAMI-DADE FIREFIGHTER Alexander Ortiz (third from left) receives his Firefighter of the Award to Alexander Ortiz for Year Award from Miami-Dade Fire Chief Dave Downey. Pictured (from left) Public Safety his dedication, going above and Committee chair Robert Santiago, committee members Jorge Pena, Omar Gonzalez and beyond the normal call of duty.

Louis Lopez, and Councilmembers Tim Daubert, Frank Mingo and Luis Collazo.

Ortiz has served residents of Miami Lakes for the past 19 years at Rescue 1, and in 2007, moved to Engine 64 where he still works today.

Miami Lakes Police Lieutenant Christopher Wallace

presented the Officer of the Year Award to Officer Juan Rodriguez for his commitment to the community, quality service, and bravery. Rodriguez was one of the original officers assigned to the first Miami Lakes Police detached unit in November 2001. In 2016, he was awarded the Municipality Community Police Officer of the Year at the 41st Annual Citizens’ Crime Watch of Miami-Dade award ceremony.

While this annual event takes place in conjunction with National Public Safety Appreciation Week, it is a tribute to the outstanding dedication and initiative of police officers and firefighters year-round which has helped to make the Town of Miami Lakes one of the safest communities in the state year after year.

Senior Games hosts Bridge Tournament on June 5

LONGTIME MIAMI LAKES Police Officer Juan Rodriguez (third from left) receives the Officer of the Year Award from Lt. Christopher Wallace. Pictured (from left) Public Safety Committee chair Robert Santiago, Wallace, committee members Jorge Pena and Omar Gonzalez, Councilmembers Tim Daubert and Luis Collazo, committee member Louis Lopez, and Councilmember Frank Mingo.

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Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee continues its 11th annual Senior Games Series with the Bridge Tournament on Monday, June 5, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue.

The final event in the Senior Games series will be the Basketball Game on August 26 at Shula’s Athletic Club.

Senior Games participants receive a snazzy t-shirt and medals are awarded to winners in each age division for the male and female groups.

For more information, visit www.miamilakes-fl.gov/eac or contact Community Engagement and Outreach manager Clarisell De Cardenas at decardenasc@miamilakes-fl.gov.

Summer Lunch Bunch and Bingo returns on June 14 Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee announced June dates for the Summer Lunch Bunch & Bingo series for seniors which will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street.

The Wednesday, June 14 event is sponsored by Caballero Rivero.

The Wednesday, June 28 event is sponsored by The

Graham Companies.

The event offers an opportunity to socialize and make new friends while having fun and enjoying nutritious lunches provided by local restaurants.

Seating is limited and reservations are required by contacting Lisandra Alfonso at alfonsol@miamilakes-fl.gov, or 305364-6100

Town of Miami Lakes, in partnership with Miami-Dade County Commission chairman Esteban Bovo Jr.’s office, will host a Family Fun Day to conclude the Super Saturday in the Park Series from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 3, at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue.

The free family event will

include a family fair with activities for children and adults including carnival rides, raffles, music and more.

Super Saturdays in the Park and the Town’s popular Farmer’s Market will return again in the Fall.

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News and Notes from the Town of Miami Lakes ‘The Spot’ has June events planned for Town teenagers Miami Lakes Youth Center will be hosting several fun and exciting programs for middle and high school students during June at “The Spot,” 6075 Miami Lakes Drive.

Friday, June 9, “End of School Year” Bash from 6 to 8 p.m. Time to celebrate a job well done at school and kick off the summer with a Pizza Party, music, video games, board games and move.

June 14, Wednesday, “Super Hero” Night from 6 to 8 p.m. Attendees can all be Super Heroes for a night. The Spot has a new “Injustice 2” so which super heroes will win the battle.

Come dressed as favorite Super Heroes for the costume contest.

Friday, June 23, “Slime Night” from 6 to 8 p.m. Who can make the most creative “Slime.” The Spot will furnish

Miami Lakes Cultural 6411 N.W. 162 Street. sion representatives will also be Affairs Committee will host a No experience is necessary present to teach basic fishing Father’s Day Fishing Tourna- and all equipment, including techniques.

Residents and their children the supplies, guests should bring ment from 8 to 11 a.m. on life jackets and fishing rods, Saturday, June 17 at Miami will be provided.

Florida Fish & are invited to join the competitheir own creativity.

Lakes Optimist Park Marina, Wildlife Conservation Commistion to see who wins prizes.

Saturday, June 24, “Frost Museum of Science” Field Trip from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Attendees will see a three-level aquarium, a planetarium show, NOTICE IS HEREWITH GIVEN that meetings of the and learn much more. Space is Town Council of the Town of Miami Lakes, Florida, limited. A $20 registration fee and its committees, have been scheduled for the includes lunch. To register, confollowing dates, times and locations: tact Chris Hovde at hovdec@miamilakes-fl.gov, or 305-819-7768.

Cultural Affairs Committee Meeting Wednesday, June 28, “Open Thursday, June 1, 7:00 PM Hang Night” from 6 to 8 p.m.

Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. The Youth Center is full equipped with a billiard table, Town Council Meeting table tennis, indoor basketball Tuesday, June 6, 6:30 PM shootout game, Microsoft Xbox One Console and more. Bring Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. friends and “hang out” for a Youth Activities Task Force Meeting night of fun and games.

For more information, visit Wednesday, June 7, 7:00 PM www.miamilakes-fl.gov/thespot.

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State Fire Marshall’s Office will be on hand for Town’s blasting community meeting Town of Miami Lakes will host the State of Florida Fire Marshall’s Office at a Community Meeting on Construction Mining at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 15, in the Town Hall Council Chambers, 6601 Main Street.

The presentation will be made by Julius Halas, director of the Division of State Fire Marshall.

As jurisdiction and regula-

tion over blasting activities rests with the State’s Fire Marshall’s Office, Halas will provide information regarding the laws governing construction materials mining activities in the state of Florida, listen to concerns and answer questions.

For more information or blasting and the processes to file a complaint with the state, visit www.miamilakes-fl.gov/blasting.

Elderly Affairs Committee sponors senior field trips to Marlins baseball games Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee will be providing free transportation to Town residents, 65 years and above, to attend “Wellmax Senior Thursdays” at five Miami Marlins games from now to September 28.

Transportation will be provided to Marlins Stadium directly from Town Hall, 6601 Main Street. Space is limited and reservations are required.

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will open one week prior to each game date and will remain open until all seats are filled. To reserve seating on the bus, contact Lisandra Alfonso at alfonsol@miamilakes-fl.gov, or call 305-364-6100.

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Elderly Affairs Committee Meeting Wednesday, June 14, 8:30 AM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Education Advisory Board Meeting Wednesday, June 14, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Town Council Workshop to discuss: Construction Mining in Miami-Dade Lake Belt Region Thursday, June 15, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Economic Development Committee Meeting Tuesday, June 20, 5:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Planning & Zoning Board Meeting Tuesday, June 20, 6:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Town Council Workshop to discuss: Notice Mailers and Town Hall Meetings for Developers Tuesday, June 27, 5:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Public Safety Committee Meeting Tuesday, June 27, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Cultural Affairs Committee Meeting Thursday, June 29, 7:00 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 May 26, 2017 at Miami Lakes, Fl. Gina Inguanzo, Town Clerk

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Main Street Players present Bad Jews running from July 21 to August 13 The Main Street Players opens the dark comedy Bad Jews by Joshua Harmon on July 21 at the Main Street Playhouse, 6766 Street.

Bad Jews explores the relationships between three cousins who are brought together following the death of their grandfather, a Holocaust survivor.

Conflict ensues as the trio fight over a “chai” that belonged to their grandfather. As Daphna and Liam battle over who is more deserving of the memento, Liam’s girlfriend Melody and advertising

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Despite the serious overtones of death, identity, and religion, Bad Jews will delight audiences with its dark humor. The cast includes Hannah Benitez as Daphna Feygenbaum, Joseph Paul Pino as Liam Haber, Matthew Ferro as Jonah Haber, and Kimmi Johnson as Melody.

The show is directed by Robert Coppel and production manager is Clara Lyzniak. Bad Jews runs from July 21 to August 13, with performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $30 for adults, and $25 for students, seniors, and military personnel. Tickets for Theatre League members with I.D. are $20. Tickets may be purchased in advance at www.mainstreetplayers.com or at the door 60 minutes prior to showtime.

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New Optimist Clubhouse opens with Sports Hall of Fame unveiling On Saturday, May 13, Miami Lakes Town Council joined with representatives of the Miami Lakes Optimist Club to officially open the new Optimist Park Clubhouse at 6411 N.W. 162 Street.

The new clubhouse is approximately 4,300 square feet including multi-purpose rooms, snack bar, administrative offices, and additional parking.

A signature feature of the facility is the Miami Lakes Sports Hall of Fame which was initiated by Mayor Manny Cid and funded through a private sponsorship donation. The Sports Hall of Fame was created to honor athletes, coaches, community members and teams from the Town of Miami Lakes for their outstanding contribution or achievement in sports.

The inaugural class of inductees included former Miami Dolphins coach Don Shula, Major League Baseball player Alex Ochoa, former Miami Dolphins player and broadcaster Jim Mandich, and longtime Miami Lakes Optimist Club member and coach Jack McCall.

The event marked the beginning of a total redesign to Miami Lakes Optimist Park. Other renovations will include reconfigurations of baseball fields, an additional concession stand and bathroom facility, a new stateof-the-art sports field lighting, rebuilding of the tennis and basketball courts.

MIAMI LAKES MAYOR Manny Cid, joined by Town Council members and Optimist Club officials, prepares to cut the ribbon and officially open the new Miami Lakes Optimist Clubhouse at Optimist Park.

INAUGURAL CLASS of inductees into the Miami Lakes Sports Hall of Fame at the new Optimist Clubhouse included (from left) David Shula, representing his father Don Shula; Jack McCall, Alex Ochoa, and Mike Mandich, representing his late father Jim Mandich.

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GFWC Woman’s Club of Town plans July 4th concert and fireworks Miami Lakes Cultural people from Miami Lakes and free. The Town provides comHialeah installs new officers Affairs Committee will host the surrounding neighborhoods to plimentary shuttle bus service The GFWC Woman’s Club of Hialeah, which also welcomes women from Miami Lakes, announced its newly elected and installed officers for 2017-2018. The event took place on May 6 at the Woman’s Club’s clubhouse at 5252 West 1 Avenue in Hialeah. The installation was presided over by the District 11 Director, Lynda Randolph. The new officers are: president Barbara Hassall, vice president Mary Ann Engel, recording secretary Alicia Garcia, treasurer Mailyn Morales and first director Odalys Dipp.

In addition to the installation ceremony, the Arts Department Chair Alicia Garcia, awarded the first Arts Scholarship to a senior from a Hialeah school.

The winner was William Valdez from Jose Marti MAST Academy. Thanks to the support and generous donations from Artist and Craftsman Supply

and Senator Rene Garcia the club was able to provide a $1,000 scholarship to advance a young artist’s education.

GFWC Woman's Club of Hialeah was founded on May 4, 1922, by Lau A. Curtis and Mrs. James Bright. The main goal of the woman’s club was to establish a library for the city of Hialeah which was accomplished through the volunteer efforts of the members in 1925.

The GFWC Woman’s Club of Hialeah is a volunteer women’s service organization, providing opportunities for education, leadership training, and community service to its members through the participation of the General Federation of the Women’s Clubs, the GFWC Florida Federation of Women’s Clubs, Miami-Dade County and our community, enabling them to make a difference in the lives of others.

NEW OFFICERS for the Women’s Club of Hialeah include (from left) president Barbara Hassall, vice president Mary Ann Engel, recording secretary Alicia Garcia, and first director Odalys Dipp. (Not pictured treasurerMailyn Morales.)

14th annual Fourth of July Concert and Fireworks Show on Tuesday, July 4, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue.

This is the Town’s largest event attracting over 10,000

celebrate the nation’s Independence Day. The funfilled family-style event features live entertainment, food trucks, and more, followed by the spectacular fireworks presentation.

Admission and parking are

to the event from the Town Hall parking lot, 6601 Main Street.

For more information about the event, contact Community Engagement and Outreach manager Clarisell De Cardenas at decardenasc@miamilakesfl.gov, or 305-364-6100.

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Musical family raises funds for Alzheimer’s Assn.

By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker staff Ileana Merino passed away on Mother’s Day in 2016. Her granddaughter, Jessica Comellas, said it’s just like her Nana to want to make a grand exit.

Merino’s life was marked by love for her family and music.

Merino, a classically trained

pianist, learned piano under the tutelage of her aunts in Cuba.

She graduated from El Conservatorio de Musica de la Habana in 1953 and shortly thereafter began teaching private lessons. In 1973, she opened Ileana Merino Piano Studio in Miami Lakes where she taught and lived for 40 years.

Merino raised up the next generations of her family under a musical rule – all children and grandchildren had to take piano lessons at some in their childhood. Comellas was the only grandchild that stuck with it. “I would sit on her lap while she taught her piano lessons and instead of crying or fussing, I

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Merino, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2012, passed down her studio to Comellas who had just earned her bachelor’s degree in music.

It was renamed Generations Studio, an homage to the musical matriarchal generations that led to its inception.

Through the obstacles the family endured while caring for their grandmother, Comellas’ mother, Maria, encouraged all the children and grandchildren to get involved with Walk for Alzheimer’s. However, the Alzheimer’s Association’s event “The Longest Day� proved to be a better fit for the family to raise funds while honoring their grandmother’s love of music. “The Longest Day� is scheduled to take place on the summer solstice, June 21, which is the longest day of the year with a full 16 hours of sunlight.

Comellas, along with her mother and family, began their group for “The Longest Day,�

named #baNANApianorama, a practice-a-thon where the piano is played for hours on end while raising funds for the Alzheimer’s Association. The second event was held just one week after Merino’s passing in the Don Shula’s Hotel lobby and has continued on this year to continue raising funds with no plans to end. This year the family raised $1,000 on site on May 6. “I hope to keep Nana’s spirit alive and make her proud,� said Comellas. “Music is the unbreakable bond between us.

Music is spending hours and hours at a time trying to memorize Rhapsody in Blue that we played together on two pianos and ending the night dancing and singing in pure delirium.

Music is the peace that surrounded her when her spirit was finally free from the disease.

Music is my fight to end Alzheimer’s one note at a time.

But most importantly, music is Nana and the piano is home.�

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Dr. Jessica J. Ruiz joins Comprehensive Assessment Center in Miami Lakes Psychologist Dr. Jessica J. Ruiz has joined Comprehensive Assessment Center (CAC), the psychology practice of Dr. Tania Diaz, located in the Miami Lakes Crexent Center.

A former Miami Lakes resident, Ruiz is the daughter of Rosa Ruiz and Alex Ruiz, manager of The Keyes Company Welcome Center on Main Street.

She obtained her doctorate from Nova Southeastern University and completed her pre-doctoral and post-doctoral training at Yale University’s School of Medicine where she later joined the clinical faculty.

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Miami-Dade’s TPO approves the addition of 67 Avenue/Gratigny interchange to MDX planning

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Board passed Agenda Item 5 The project intends to create A.2 in late May, a resolution a partial interchange on N.W. 67 approving an amendment to its Avenue to connect to the 2040 Long Range Gratigny. There will be a westTransportation Plan to include bound on and off ramp to the the Miami-Dade Expressway Gratigny from N.W. 67 Avenue, Authority (MDX) N.W. 67 and an on-ramp eastbound to Avenue partial interchange to the Gratigny. MDX has includS.R.. 924/Gratigny Expressway, ed the project in the five-year as requested by the Town of Work Program for FY 18-22, Miami Lakes. and is expected to begin the This amendment was crucial Design/Build Phase in the fall to secure MDX funding for the of 2018. project. Vice Mayor Tony Lama Once completed, the project and Town Manager Alex Rey will relieve congestion by offerDR. JESSICA M. RUIZ attended the meeting and spoke ing residents another access Center, which has been in oper- in support of the resolution, point to the expressway and is ation for 10 years, is located at helping to secure over $26 mil- expected to help relieve traffic 6625 Miami Lakes Drive East, “Don’t let construction dust take over your home or business.”

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Summary of Town Council’s May meeting actions As part of a settlement agreement to squash a lawsuit, the Miami Lakes Town Council approved a site plan to allow a developer to build four homes in a subdivision to the dismay of residents, conceivably igniting another legal battle.

Comar Ventures Corporation’s development plans include building four ranchstyle homes in Loch Ness, 7242 Loch Ness Drive, on four of the five lots the developer purchased in 2015.

Last year, council members rejected Comar Ventures’ plans to build five homes, three of them two-story houses, following residents’ claim the proposed development was not consistent with the community’s deed restrictions despite town staff’s approval since it met the town’s code.

The company sued Miami Lakes but the two sides reached an agreement over revised plans including one less house, no two-story homes and the development would face two cul-de-

sacs instead of Loch Ness Drive to alleviate any traffic congestion.

Comar’s attorney Javier Vazquez told council members his client tweaked his proposal to appease residents and plans to meet with the Architecture Control Committee to review the proposal.

Vazquez said his client rejected the group’s version of what the development should resemble. “The HOA offered a revision which was not acceptable,” he said.

The Loch Lomond Homeowners Association hired Dr. Steven Bourassa, an urban and regional planning professor at Florida Atlantic University, to argue the residents’ case.

He said the proposed homes are too big for the four lots in Loch Lomond, and the boundaries may not line up properly with the rest of the homes, which were built in the 1970s.

“The roofs may be overhand, the windows and doors would extend close to the eve, and the

front porches would be too wide,” Bourassa said. “The ranch-style homes may fit other areas in Miami-Dade County, but they don’t fit this neighborhood.”

But another lawyer representing Comar Ventures Corporation debunked Bourassa’s credibility since he has no experience in small subdivision or local planning.

He said former town planner Brandon Schadd, and current town planner Darby DelSalle scrutinized both development plans and concluded they are compatible with the town’s code.

Councilmember Ceasar Mestre, who voted for the proposal, said compatible doesn’t always mean exactly the same.

“I don’t think they have to be exactly the same,” he said. “I don’t see it as it makes the proposed project incompatible with everything else. Obviously, if it was a warehouse or a threestory house, I would say, it just doesn’t belong there.”

Sensing the residents of Loch Lomond may file a lawsuit to overturn the council’s decision, Mayor Manny Cid offered a motion with the site plan approval, which didn’t sit well with the applicant’s attorneys.

Council members narrowly approved Cid’s recommendation that Comar Ventures Corporation must go back before council members for a revised site plan for approval if the court rules the development is not compliant with deed

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The attorneys for the applicant objected to Cid’s motion but were not allowed to speak since the public hearing was closed.

Manny Ribadeo, president of the Loch Ness Homeowners Association, said a petition drive netted 170 signatures from equally bothered neighbors who vehemently rejected the development.

“I brought my house with deed restrictions to follow, and the new kid on the block comes in and goes against the fabric of my neighborhood and community,” he said. “It rubs me the wrong way.”

In other town business: • Council members gave their final approval for an ordinance to amend the town’s procurement ordinance for a broader participation in the program and clarified the local preference language.

The change would make it easier for more businesses to qualify for local preference.

• Council members gave their final approval for two separate but related ordinances for the selection a process to pick the next town manager and town attorney.

• Council members gave their approval for the Graham Companies’ final plat entitled “TGC Main Street East.” The location of the project is east of Northwest 67 Avenue and north side of Eagle Nest Lane.

• Council members gave their approval to a resolution for

the final plat of The Graham Companies’ project to build the Bob Graham office building located west of Oak Lane and south of Governor’s Square Boulevard.

• Council members gave their approval to The Graham Companies’ final plat entitled “TGC Lakeside South” located at the southwest corner of Commerce Way and N.W. 82 Avenue. The project includes constructing two one-story warehouse/office buildings, 164 off-street parking spaces and associated improvements on a 5.3 acre site.

• Council members denied a resolution to amend a site plan to allow patio walls of the townhouse portion of the Lennar Corporation development called Satori of other materials instead of the code-mandated standard masonry. The development is located at the northwest corner of N.W. 87 Avenue and N.W. 154 Street.

• Council members adopted a resolution supporting the development of a Smart Cities strategic roadmap for the planning and the implementation of future Town Smart Cities initiatives.

• Council members approved Councilmember Luis Collazo’s proposal to adopt a six month building moratorium and review the town’s current Land Development Code and adopting recommendations with respect to future land use and development in Miami Lakes.

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Specialized Investigations opens in Miami Lakes

By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker staff Three separate entities are housed within the office that overlooks Main Street in Miami Lakes at 6710 Main Street, Suite 900. Despite being little known to the town’s residents, they are behind the scenes doing the work to keep Miami Lakes and areas far beyond safe.

Specialized Investigations Solutions was created first by Jay Marin following 13 years on the police force. He launched Specialized Investigations in 2013 and has since expanded to include his wife’s expertise in medicine with Specialized Concierge Nursing.

Specialized Investigations offers services in business litigation, undercover surveillance, insurance fraud, identity theft, infidelity investigation, and much more. Robert Santiago, director of Business Development, joined shortly thereafter.

“I did 13 years of one type of public security and I saw there was a need for security in the private sector,” said Marin.

After expanding Specialized Investigations, Marin teamed up with Steven Rachminov, whom he met after a security detail, to establish Specialized Protection & Security.

Rachminov has 18 years of experience in the diamond and jewelry industry before he was recruited into armored transports where he ran two armored transport companies for ten

years.

“When I relocated to Miami from New York, I noticed that security down here is lax,” said Rachminov. “We don’t promote the flashlight look, with buttondown shirts and slacks. We have our guards wear tactical looks that work as an actual deterrent.”

The two companies work in synchrony from the same office overlooking Miami Lakes through large window panes, the same ones they witnessed a burglary happening at Victoria’s Secret.

“It bothers us that we’ve seen Victoria’s Secret get robbed twice. We provided information to the police for cars and license plates but what we want is to be utilized by our community so things like this don’t happen in the first place, where we live, where our kids go to school,” said Marin.

“Of the seven burglaries in Miami Lakes that took place in April and those that were apprehended, none were from Miami Lakes,” said Santiago. “We are residents and we want to make our homes safe.”

The companies recently did the security detail for President Trump while visiting Florida, and protection for the Chinese Embassy. They will be providing security for the largest jewelry show in Las Vegas and they are currently in the process of opening a location in Las Vegas and another in Manhattan.

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“We’re not your regular retired cop that does 30 years on the force and decides he wants to become a private investigator as a side job and has no motivation and no business experience,” said Marin. “We are here to provide better quality, better class, and better service.”

For every 25 people interviewed for unarmed guards, only one is hired. Armed guards are only hired through word of mouth and come from decades of experience in law enforcement including SWAT teams, ex-military, and special forces.

Many of them have worked side by side with Marin and Rachminov on previous details or in the police department. All guards receive physical training for defense tactics and fire arms training. The selective nature of their recruitment process results in satisfied and well-protected clients. All guards are fit and bilingual so they can relay information to clients and police.

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JetStream Federal partners with CFT for On-the-Job Training JetStream Federal Credit Union once again partnered with CFT (Center for Financial Training) and Miami Dade College for their On-the-Job training program.

The program allows highly motivated students a real learning opportunity in their field of study. The students apply what they have learned in class to a job setting and further develop their knowledge and skills. Each student is required to work 160 hours during the semester.

The JetStream intern this year was Fabienne Pierre, a Business Administration student at Miami Dade College’s School of Business. Pierre was able to participate and observe various JetStream Federal departments JETSTREAM FINANCIAL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION’S including branches, accounting, intern Fabienne Pierre (right) is pictured with Davena Ellis, compliance, and care center, to JetStream’s employee development specialist. learn what it’s like to work in a financial institution.

Pierre said, “My first day at the branch, I was extremely nervous. However, the team was Miami Lakes resident and very nice and humble, eager to violinist Jessica Mendoza show and teach me what I needrecently performed at Florida ed to do.”

International University’s “FanDavena Ellis, JetStream’s tastic Season Finale” as the first employee development specialviolinist. ist who coordinated Pierre’s The 10-year-old Miami work schedule, said, “Nelson Lakes K-8 Center student previMandela once said, ‘Education ously performed at the is the most powerful weapon University of Miami and Florida which you can use to change the University. world.’ It was an honor to conMendoza, a native of tribute to the financial future of Venezuela, is very passionate our country through educating about her young career as a viothe next generation on financial linist and dreams of playing on a JESSICA MENDOZA services.” bigger stage.

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

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Cultural Affairs Com. June 1 Town Council Meeting June 6 Youth Activites T.F. June 7 Elderly Affairs Com. June 14 Education Advisory Bd. June 14 Town Council Workshop June 15 Economic Devel. Com. June 20 Planning & Zoning Bd. June 20 Town Council Workshop June 27 Public Safety Committee June 27

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(Note: Youth classes resume August 14) (Adult Programs) Boot Camp by Fit Like Me Miami ($) T/Th (Ages 18+) 6:30 pm MLPW Line Dancing T/Th (Ages 18+) 11:00 am MLCC Open Play Dominoes Mon. to Fri. (Ages 18+) 6:30 pm RACC Spanish (Advanced) M/W (Ages 18+) 6:00 pm MLCC Spanish (Intermediate) T/Th (Ages 18+) 6:00 pm MLCC Yoga 1 M/W (Ages 18+) 7:45 am MLCC Yoga 2 ($) T/Th (Ages 18+) 7:45 am MLCC Yoga in the Park Sat. (Ages 18+) 9:00 am MLPW (55+ Senior Programs provided by M-Dade Public Schools) Arts & Crafts Mon. (Ages 55+) 12 noon MLCC Computers (English) T/Th (Ages 55+) 9 & 11:15 am MLCC Computers (Spanish) M/W (Ages 55+) 9 & 11:15 am MLCC Knitting/Crocheting T/Th (Ages 55+) 1:00 pm MLCC Sewing T/Th (Ages 55+) 1:30 pm MLCC Tai Chi Mon.-Th. (Ages 55+) 9:00 am MLCC Homeowners Organizations Royal Palm Estates June 1 7:00 pm MCCC Lake Carol June 1 7:30 pm MCCC Lake Elizabeth June 5 7:00 pm MCCC Loch Lomond June 7 6:00 pm MCCC Windmill Gate June 8 7:00 pm MCCC Loch Ness June 12 7:30 pm MCCC Silvercrest North June 12 7:00 pm MCCC Silvercrest South June 13 7:00 pm MCCC Loch Lomond East June 14 7:00 pm MCCC Lake Cynthia June 14 7:30 pm MCCC Gramercy Park June 15 7:30 pm MCCC Regatta Pointe June 15 7:00 pm MCCC Loch Andrews June 19 7:00 pm MCCC Loch Isle June 19 7:00 pm MCCC Lake Glen Ellen June 20 7:30 pm MCCC Lake Katharine Villas June 20 7:30 pm MCCC Serenity Point June 21 7:00 pm MCCC Royal Oaks June 21 7:30 pm MCCC Anchorage June 22 7:00 pm MCCC Lake Sandra June 22 7:30 pm MCCC Lake Elizabeth June 26 7:00 pm MCCC Fountain Park June 26 7:30 pm MCCC Lake Martha June 27 6:30 pm MCCC Loch Lomond West June 27 7:30 pm MCCC Villa Vizcaya June 28 7:30 pm MCCC Miami Lakes Clubs, Professional & Volunteer Groups M.L. Garden Club June 26 7:00 pm MCCC M.L. Bridge Club Mondays 11:30 am MCCC M.L. Quilting Club Tuesdays 11:15 am MCCC M.L. Kiwanis 2nd/4th Thurs 6:30 pm Pamper..Chef M.L. Toastmasters 1st/3rd Tues.

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Local student-athletes named to All-Dade teams As the 2016-2017 school year draws to a close, a host of local high school student-athletes were honored for their performances in the classroom and on the athletic fields for spring sports.

The Miami Herald recognized a group of students who were nominated for the Dade Scholar Athletes award, a winner for girls’ player of the year, a finalist for male athlete of the year and others named to the 2016-2017 All-Dade teams for baseball, softball, volleyball, tennis, track and field, badminton and flag football.

The Dade Scholar Athletes nominees included American’s Denvil Dixon (football, track, wrestling) who recorded a 4.087 GPA and scored 1140 and 22 on the SAT and ACT; Goleman’s Cesar Delgado-Vara (swimming and water polo), who recorded a 4.22 GPA and scored 1040 and 21 on the ACT, and Natalie Costero (softball)

who recorded a 4.83 GPA and scored 1200 on the SAT; and Mater Academy’s Angel Bu (soccer and volleyball) who recorded a 5.20 GPA and scored 1410 on the SAT, and Liz Travieso (swimming), who recorded a 4.63 GPA and scored 1180 and 27 on the SAT and ACT. Pace baseball player Jeter Downs was a finalist for the 6A-1A male athlete of the year and named to The Miami Herald All-Dade First Team.

Downs, who batted .422, belted 12 home runs and 35 RBI, led the Spartans to one of the best records in school history and an appearance in the regional final.

Goleman badminton player Alyssa Moore was named girls’ player of the year for winning the singles championship at the GMAC and made the All-Dade First Team.

All-Dade Teams For baseball (Class 6A-2A),

besides Downs, Pace had two other players named to the AllDade First Team – Senior first baseman Santos Grande (.449, two home runs and 25 RBI) and junior second baseman Michael Montes (.439, 10 home runs and 43 RBI).

Their teammates, pitchers Nick Fusco and Manny Rodriguez, were named to the All-Dade Second Team, and Spartans’ first baseman Andres Sanchez and teammate, outfielder Kenny Gonzalez, were named to the All-Dade Third Team as well as Goleman pitcher John Urena.

Honorable mentions included Goleman players Xavier Posada and Juan Rodriguez, and Pace player Sammy Infantel.

For baseball (Class 9A-7A), American senior first baseman Michael Glordano was named to the All-Dade Second Team, while Mater Academy junior player Raynel Delgado was named to the All-Dade Third Team.

Honorable mentions included American players Michael Diaz, Darian Oliva, Sean Dieppa and Steven Martinez; and Mater Academy players Joe Soto, Chris Lopez, Brandon Dudley and Luis Diaz.

For softball (Class 9A-7A), American had two players named to the All-Dade First Team – Pitcher Ashley Alfonso (14-2, 137 strikeouts and 1.34 ERA), and catcher Alexis Guzman (.752 batting average, 13 home runs and 59 RBI).

Their teammate, infielder Karla Soza, was named to the All-Dade Second Team, while two other team members, infielders Melanie Arauz and Tyenna Colon, were named to the All-Dade Third Team.

For softball (Class 6A-2A), Goleman player Natalie Costero (14-2, 1.57 ERA, .610 batting average, nine home runs and 34 RBI) was named to the AllDade First Team, while her teammate, catcher Emily Bacallao, was named to the AllDade Second Team.

Honorable mentions included Hialeah Miami Lakes players Samantha Romeu, Noelys Martinez, Sujay Garcia and Carmen Pardo.

For boys’ volleyball, Hialeah

Miami Lakes player Abraham Castillo was named to the AllDade Third Team, while honorable mentions included his teammates, Franky Zamora, Marvin Castellon, Ariel Centurion and Andrew Uria.

American players Pedro Franco and Ernesto Gutierrez also received honorable mentions.

Making the All-Dade Second Team for flag football was Pace’s junior quarterback and defensive back Ericka Pratt, and making the Third Team was her teammate senior linebacker Starla Labady.

Honorable mentions included Goleman players Emily Wong, Dayanis Oliva and Catherine Baltodano; and Pace players Kathleen Rios, Monica Marque, Jaesha Morley and Cortniann Palmer.

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Walker previously spent the last four seasons at NCAA Division I Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas.

“I am thrilled to be a part of the Bobcat family once again,” said Walker, who earned a Master’s Degree in sports administration. “To be able to return to such a prestigious university and to be at the helm of such an established and successful program is truly a blessing. I am beyond excited about what we can accomplish here as a group, both in the classroom and on the court.”

Walker thanked Bobcats director of Athletics, Laura Courtley-Todd, for the opportunity to lead the women’s team.

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Miami Lakes resident Chris Cabrera holds college choice pending results of MLB draft

By David L. Snelling The Miami Laker staff Following a stellar baseball career at Broward Community College and a preceding injury that nearly ended his career, outfielder Chris Cabrera is seeking the next big step of reaching his dream of playing Major League Baseball someday.

The Miami Lakes resident is mulling playing for either the University of Maine, Lee University or University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, but he won’t announce his decision until this month’s MLB draft.

The son of Art Cabrera, a former high school basketball coaching legend, Chris Cabrera said his father, Broward Community College head coach Ben Bizier and Mater Academy head coach Mike Dirosa, are giving him pointers to improve his skills to compete with top-tier players. “I have the ability to hit but I need to work more on my defense,� he said. “I’m getting better at it but I got to play better on defense.�

Cabrera, 5-11 and 195 pounds, batted .382, hit three home runs, had 15 doubles and 40 RBI this past season for the Seahawks.

He was named to the FCSAA All-State Team and All-Southen Conference Team for his performance in 2017.

Cabrera said playing under Bizier made him a better student-athlete. “Coach Bizier was big on academics,� he said. “His goal is to make you a better person on and off the field.�

Cabrera stepped up big for the Seahawks this past season but their match-up with crosstown rival Miami-Dade College perhaps was his best performance.

Down 2-0 in the top of the fifth inning, Alex Carballo led off with a solo home run and Cabrera completed the rally with a three-run homer to help the Seahawks defeat the Sharks, 8-2. Carballo went 4 for 6 and scored twice, and walked, scored a run and finished with four RBI. He also belted another home

After record setting season, FIU’s softball team loses regional to Oklahoma State It wasn’t supposed to end this way for Florida International University’s softball team.

After setting school records for most wins, fewest losses and the highest winning percentage (.754) in a single season, the Panthers suffered a devastating 5-0 loss at the hands of Oklahoma State in the NCAA Gainesville Regional. “It was a tough game,� said FIU head coach Gator Rebhan. “I think that Oklahoma State had a little more than us today. They played hard; I think we just ran out of gas.�

Sophomore outfielder Jackie Schoff was the bright spot on offense for the Panthers. She had both Panthers hits, including a leadoff triple in the first inning.

Her two hits ended her 207 campaign with a team-leading batting average of .439, five points from the single-season record at FIU. “To our seniors, we have big shoes to fill,� said Schoff after the game. “This is one of those seasons where we’ve broken records for the school, and had the most wins at the school. It’s crazy, and to think that we had so many new girls who stepped up, we only have room to grow.

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run, a towering blast over the right center wall off of Sharks starting ace Nelson Alvarez.

But if it wasn’t for his perseverance at Mater Academy, Cabrera would’ve never made his mark in junior college baseball.

A near career-ending injury during his senior season in high school left his future in doubt after he tore his ACL. He endured six months of rigorous rehabilitation and some college scouts thought he may lose a step or two.

But his two college seasons proved otherwise and now he’s seeking to take his talent to an NCAA school.

Cabrera said his father, Bizier and Dirosa were his biggest supporters who helped him develop as a good college baseball player.

But the prospects of a career in Major League Baseball is unpropitious. “Making it to the pros is very difficult but if it happens down the line then it’s a bonus for him,� Bizier said. “If it’s something he set his sights on and go after, than you never know.�

Though his father doesn’t have a baseball background, Cabrera said he’s been pushing him to play better since he was teenager.

Art Cabrera was a longtime basketball head coach for Goleman High School and longtime assistant coach at Miami High, which won multiple state titles in the 1980s and 1990s.

Chris Cabrera said his father helped him develop a good work ethic to practice and play hard at all times. “He was tough but he want-

ed me to play hard,� he said. “He said there will be a lot of failures but he helped me stay positive all the time. He has been right by my side to encourage me.�

Cabrera said he would like to play for his hometown team, the Miami Marlins, but won’t mind donning a Chicago Cubs uniform someday. “My father is from Chicago and he took me to a Cubs’ game,� he said. “It was awesome.�

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Miami Lakes United Soccer Club’s U-10 girl’s team is runner-up at Inca Kola Cup

MIAMI LAKES UNITED SOCCER CLUB’S under-10 girl’s team was runner-up during the 2016-2017 Miami Premier Soccer Club’s Inca Kola Cup tournament in the Village of Pinecrest. The Miami Lakes group is among hundreds of MPS traveling soccer teams (girl’s ages 9 to 18 years old) that are part of a year round soccer training program to enhance their skills to compete in tournaments. The older teams play to qualify for the highest level national tournaments such as the CASL Showcase in North Carolina, The Texas Shootout in Houston and the Orange Classic in Plantation, Florida.

Sunrise hosts Tea Party on June 3 Sunrise Presbyterian Church, located at 18400 N.W. 68 Avenue, is hosting it’s 5th Annual Tea Party. The event is scheduled from 3 to 6 p.m. on

Saturday, June 3, and tickets for adults are $20, children under 12 are $10. For more information call Carmen at 305-3084120.

Arch. McCarthy sinks Goleman’s pursuit of another regional title

Pace High’s Anglers Club rewards students with Deep Sea Fishing Trip

After a stunning defeat of Broward’s American Heritage in the regional quarterfinal, Barbara Goleman’s baseball team was seeking to pull off another upset, this time over the nation’s No. 13 ranked Archbishop McCarthy.

The Gators smelled victory but tasted defeat, as the Mavericks (26-2) shut out Goleman, 5-0, to advance to the regional final.

The Gators finished the season 19-11 and captured the district championship for the third consecutive season with a victory over division rival Miami Springs.

The two teams were hoping to clash again in the postseason, but McCarthy destroyed the Golden Hawks, 15-0, in the regional quarterfinal, while the Gators knocked off the Patriots.

The Mavericks kept the Gators scoreless for the second time of the season (Coral Park beat Goleman, 1-0, in April).

McCarthy senior Daniel Federman scattered four hits and struck out 10 in nine innings of work.

The Mavericks jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the first inning on four straight hits from the top of the order.

By Rene D. Basulto Special to The Miami Laker Pace High School seniors Reinaldo Dorta and Albert Carbonell, along with junior Brandon Garcia, went deep sea fishing with the Pace Anglers Club on May 14.

The three students were rewarded with the trip for their academic achievements and accompanied by Captain Bouncer Smith, who has been a sponsor and supporter of the Anglers Club since 2004. Smith has taken three students fishing every semester as an incentive to keep them working hard in school.

“We had great weather and a lot of fun,” said Scott Giberson, a Pace science teacher and the moderator for the Pace Anglers Club who also accompanied the students on the trip. Smith took the time to teach the students about the fish and the techniques used to catch them. In total, the group caught two sailfish, three mutton snapper, and three bonita.

The Pace Anglers Club will hold its eighth annual Spartan Fishing Tournament on August 19 at La Siesta Resort & Marina in Islamorada, FL. For more information, visit www.paceanglersclub.com.

PACE HIGH SCHOOL senior Reinaldo Dorta (right) and Pace Anglers Club supporter Captain Bouncer Smith (left) show off a mutton snapper that Dorta caught as part of a fishing trip awarded to him and two other students for their academic achievements.

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BGEC’s Carolina Garcia is runner-up in essay contest

BOB GRAHAM EDUCATION CENTER student Carolina Garcia took second place in the Youth Crime Watch of MiamiDade County Annual Essay Contest for the middle school category. She was recognized by M-DCPS School Board Member Maria Teresa Rojas and the rest of the board during the meeting held on May 24. Faculty and administration celebrate this dedicated student who arrived from Cuba only a year and a half ago and whose extraordinary efforts have made her a recognized writer. She is pictured with BGEC principal Yecenia Martinez-Lopez.

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Hialeah Gardens Middle School’s Maritza Jimenez named District Principal of the Year and new car

By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker staff Hialeah Gardens Middle School’s principal Maritza Jimenez waves hello to parents and signs papers handed to her from people that appear out of nowhere as she zooms through the halls of her school and talks at a rapid-fire pace about her win for District Principal of the Year.

“I’m honored, but I know it’s not just about me,” she said.

“It’s the kids, the parents, the teachers, everyone who helps run this school. They’re the reason why.”

A public school veteran, Jimenez began her 21-year-long career in education as a language arts teacher for students with learning disabilities. She earned her specialist degree, a master’s in special education and opened Hialeah Gardens High School as an assistant principal. That, she says, is where ideas started floating in her head about introducing academies to middle school students.

Hialeah Gardens Middle School offers eight academies, all of which are continued on in Hialeah Gardens High School, Jimenez’s feeder pattern school, the same school that nominated her for Principal of the Year.

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“We run this place like a mini-high school. Our kids are better prepared and focused when they get into high school because they’ve already tried classes in academies and can decide whether they like them or not,” said Jimenez of their academies, among them the one-of-a-kind Agriscience Program which houses a farm on school property. “I just learned one of our cows is pregnant!”

Though the programs are one of the school’s strongest draws for students, parents, and apparently Principal of the Year awards, the crux of the school’s strength is its teachers.

“We have great programs but without the teachers, who would run them?” said Jimenez. “If I didn’t have an Agriscience teacher willing to put in the effort, or a fire captain, Captain Raymond Austin, teaching our biomedical students, what would it matter what programs we offer?”

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Local Silver Knight nominees awarded honors Various local students from Hialeah Gardens Senior High School, Barbara Goleman Senior High School and Mater Academy were nominated for the 2017 Miami Herald’s Silver Knights Awards at the James L. Knight Center.

For the category of Art, Mater Academy student Ivanna Rodriguez was nominated and earned an honorable mention.

For the category of General Scholarship, Barbara Goleman’s Kelsy Ruano, and Mater Academy’s Sally Lu both received honorable mentions. For Mathematics Dayme Delgado from Mater Academy received an honorable mention.

For the Science category Hialeah Gardens Senior High School’s Patricia Fuentes received an honorable mention.

For World Languages Hialeah Gardens Senior High’s Helen Morejon received an honorable mention.

Nominees from local schools included: For Art, Chinenye N. Ibemere from American High,

Leslie Lazo from Hialeah High, and Ivanna Charlotte Rodriguez from Mater Academy.

For Athletics, Daniel J. Algaze from Hialeah Gardens Senior High, Kelly Fuerte from Barbara Golemanl, Mery Hazel Llano from Mater Academy, Giano Alonzo Stringfellow from Mater Lakes Academy and Sydney Alexis Vallejo from American High.

For Business, Rasha Ajami from Mater Lakes Academy, Elanny Lago from Mater Academy, and Jennifer Rodriguez from Hialeah Gardens High.

For Digital and Interactive Media, Alberto Arevalo Maceo from Mater Academy.

For Drama, Kemily Michelle Corrales from Mater Academy, and Cameron J. Holder from American High.

For English and Literature, Lauren Christine Batista from Mater Academy.

For the General Scholarship, Elizabeth M. Leon from Hialeah Gardens High, and Aniah S. Watts from American High.

For Journalism, Ashley

Nunez from Mater Academy and Samantha Olseon from Hialeah Gardens High.

For Mathematics, Stephany Acevedo from American High, Juan Cortes from Hialeah Gardens High, and Dayme Delgado from Mater Academy.

For Music and Dance, Nathaly Alexis Gomez from Hialeah Gardens High.

For Science, Rover Valentino Fuenmayor from Mater Academy.

For Social Science, Reynaldo Blandon-Alvarez from Hialeah Gardens High, Claudia Gabriela Cardenas from Mater Academy, Yenifer Padron from Barbara Goleman, Jessica Marie Riveiro from Mater Lakes Academy.

For Speech, Alexandra Patricia Castillo from Mater Academy and Maite Martinez, Hialeah Gardens High.

Finally, for Vocational Technical, Jennifer Pena from Hialeah Gardens High and Arelys Rodriguez from Mater Academy.

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BGEC’s Alexa Regalado recognized for perseverance during challenging times Bob Graham Education Center announced that eighth grade student Alexa Regalado was recognized by The State Board of Education and the Commissioner of Education during the State Board of Education Meeting held in May. She was recognized and selected for demonstrating perseverance through challenging times, maintaining an academic focus on meeting educational goals and committing to achieve her personal best.

Some of Regalado’s major accomplishments include enrollment in advanced courses for high school credit; active participation in her church and volunteering in community events in coordination with the Elderly Affairs Committee and the Veterans Committee; and competing member of the Civic Engagement Academy and one of the leaders for the winning team for Districts and States.

Regalado kept her focus on her volunteering and academics despite suffering the untimely and tragic death of her beloved aunt during Christmas 2013, and the death of her childhood best friend, Breanna Vergara, the following holiday season.

Recently Regalado’s grandfather was hospitalized for complications due to a stroke. In the face of these challenges and adversity, Regalado was constant.

“She maintains a good, kind spirit and never asks for special treatment. In fact, she goes above and beyond to help others achieve their goals and shine.

She’s humble, selfless, and

dependable,” said BGEC principal Yecenia Martinez-Lopez.

Regalado’s leadership activities beyond these taxing events include Student Body Secretary for Student Government Association and Student Representative Liaison between student body and PTSA board.

She also advocated to establish the Breanna Vergara Foundation to create awareness regarding sudden-cardiac arrest in our youth and assists in planning the annual BV5K and Color Run in Miami Lakes.

Regalado lobbied with Senator Rene Garcia, Representative Manny Diaz Jr., and Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr. for assistance in passing the Sudden Cardiac Awareness Policy “Breanna Saving Lives Act” and lobbied in Tallahassee this past January for a bill aimed at revising preparticipation physical evaluation form for student athletes (SB-1586).

For her aunt, Regalado is developing the Inspire One campaign, as a tribute to her late aunt, aimed at promoting positivity and inspiring others to feel self-confident.

And Regalado, along with her family, visits His House Children’s Home during the holiday season and adopts a shelter to offer nutritious meals, gifts, and various needs while affording children their ethnic traditions.

“Alexa is to be commended for this tremendous accolade,” said Martinez-Lopez. “Special thanks to her teacher, Jackeline Hernandez, for nominating her.”

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Mater Academy’s Dance and Cheerleading teams perform Mater Academy’s Grrlettes Dance Team demonstrated an “excellence” performance during the 2017 Florida Cheer and Dance (FCDA) National Competition in Orlando.

Thousands of competitive cheerleaders, dancers, coaches and parents from Florida schools competed in the FCDA championship series.

Mater Academy’s Grrlettes qualified for the FCDA Nationals following a successful performance in the Florida State Championship.

In the FCDA Nationals, the dance and cheerleading groups won Oye first place platinum for middle school; Pachuco first place platinum for high school competition; Fame first place platinum for middle school competition; Lights second gold for high school competition; Departed first place platinum for middle school competition; and Armed Forces first place platinum national champions and second overall champions in dance competition.

The Education Fund sets a record at ‘Love of Art’ charity auction

The Education Fund, based in Miami Lakes, raised a record $215,000 to benefit its programs like the Ocean Bank Center for Educational Materials at its sold-out annual charity action, “For the Love of Art,” presented by Ocean Bank on May 10.

The event showcased the artistic talents of students and teachers in Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Art teachers and students used materials from the Ocean Bank Center, a school supply warehouse, to create each piece up for bid. Money raised goes back to the school where each piece was created.

The Children’s Trust, Verizon and the Anthony R. Abraham Family Foundation provided additional major support to make the programming and support for schools possible. The Education Fund also raised money from the auction of luxury vacations, gourmet dinners and adventure experiences.

The Education Fund presented its Alumnus of Distinction Award to Miami Heat player Udonis Haslem, for his community service work through the Udonis Haslem Children’s Foundation and his business contributions.

“Not only do I get to play basketball for my hometown, but I’m especially proud that I MATER ACADEMY’S Grrlettes Dance and Cheerleading get to give back to the city that Team members display their numerous awards from the first educated me by franchising recent FDCA championships. and operating businesses while

MIAMI HEAT player Udonis Haslem (center) received the Education Fund’s Alumnus of Distinction Award during the organization’s recent annual charity auction. Pictured (from left) Ocean Bank VP of Marketing and Education Fund board member Cheryl Rees, Education Fund president Linda Lecht, Sapoznik Insurance founder and CEO Rachel Sapoznik, Jackson Health VP of Strategic Communications Matthew Pinzur, and Hector J. Ponte, area president Dade/Broward Countyline Market for Wells Fargo Bank. providing job opportunities to those in underserved communities,” Haslem said, while expressing his appreciation to the Education Fund for the Alumnus of Distinction honor.

Haslem was among the 2017 class of Sapoznik Insurance Public School Alumni Achievement Award honorees, 25 leading public school graduates celebrated for their success.

Miami-Dade’s Head Start honors Com. Barbara Jordan The Miami-Dade County Community Action and Human Services Department honored County Commissioner Barbara J. Jordan during the May 16 County Commission meeting.

Deputy Mayor Russell Benford commended Jordan for championing the Head Start program over the course of her 34-year career.

Jordan started her career as a teacher for Head Start.

“She’s a public servant who believes that hard work and commitment to others is a way of life,” Benford said. “We want to show her our gratitude for her lifetime of work on behalf of our Head Start children and

families.”

Jordan also received a proclamation that declared Tuesday, May 16, 2017 as “the Honorable Barbara J. Jordan day in Miami-Dade County.”

Jordan was teary-eyed as children from the Head Start program sang the national anthem in unison with the audience and presented her with a bouquet of roses.

“Many people think Head Start is a child-care program, but it’s not,” Jordan said. “It’s an educational development program that offers comprehensive services to families. It is the single program that takes families out of poverty.”

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Miami Lakes Branch Library plans June programs Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs that are available for the public during June: For Children and Families: Wonder Women Day – Join the library staff for super hero training and crafts, followed by screening of animated Wonder Woman movie, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 3.

Summer Reading Kickoff: Building Noise – Miami Children’s Museum presents: Follow an ordinary work day of three construction workers who don’t build walls or towers, but instead build noise. Through body percussion, everyday objects and boom whacks, the builders build rhythm and songs to get through their day. This interactive piece concludes with the audience building one giant sound scape. Presented by the Town of Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 10.

Library Lego Club – Join for monthly Lego builds at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 17.

Movies and Stories for Kids – Enjoy watching some of our favorite movies with your family and friends. Call for visit branch for movie listings.

Scheduled at 3 p.m. on Wednesdays, June 7, 14 and 21.

Storytelling with Scratch! – Create and share digital stories and animations. Use the com-

puter to design your own stories. No previous computer experience is necessary. CS First Storytelling Club. Contact the branch to register. For ages 8-12 years old at 4 p.m. on Mondays, June 12, 19 and 26.

Father’s Day Painting for Toddlers – Create a simple painting in honor of Father’s Day. Little ones will need caregivers guidance. Best for ages 18 months to 3 years at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 14.

Balloon Building Workshop – Celebrate this year’s Summer Reading theme, “Build a Better World,” with a fun workshop. Learn how to make three different shapes and join in for balloon hat chaos!

Presented by the Town of Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 15.

Miss Latina’s Sewing Extravaganza! – Join Miss Latina as she demonstrates how to make fun printed tote bags for the summer! Space is limited so contact the branch to register. Best for ages 8 and up.

Presented by the library’s CEP Department at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 17.

Tween Book Club Children between ages 8 and 12 meet, read, and discuss books once a month. This month’s selection is “Wonder” by R. J. Palacio. Meets at 11 a.m. on

Wednesday, June 21.

Minecraft Challenge – Test your gaming skills at the Minecraft Challenge. Use the branch controllers or bring your own. Registration required. Call the branch for more information. Meets at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 22.

Build a Better World with Magic – Robert Hermens has been entertaining children throughout South Florida for years with dazzling magic and loads of comedy. His routines are guaranteed to make everyone laugh. Presented by the MIAMI LAKES BRANCH LIBRARY Teen Club memTown of Miami Lakes Educa- bers work on creasting LED bracelets during a meettion Advisory Board at 11 a.m. ing in May.. on Saturday, June 24.

Build a Better World: new or add some sparkle to old Fridays, June 2 and 9.

Create your Build – Create shoes. Ideas limited only by Meditation will be on hiatus in builds with unconventional imagination. Presented in part the summer and will return in materials. Space is limited. by the Town of Miami Lakes at the fall.

Color Your Cares Away – Contact branch for registration. 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 13.

STEAMaker Madness – Get social and try out the Meets at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Experiment and play with the newest trend in relaxation and June 29. newest gadgets and coolest toys stress relief. All materials proFor Teens: the new Mobile vided at 12:30 p.m. on Fridays, Teen Club Movie Night – from June 2 and 9.

Makerspace carts, including The Teen Club presents Book Discussion Group – “Fantastic Beasts and Where to tech puzzles, coding games, Find Them.” For ages 12-18 Arduinos, Makey Makeys and Call or visit the information years old. Presented by the more. Meets at 5:30 p.m. on desk for this month’s title.

Meets at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Town of Miami Lakes Educa- Tuesday, June 27.

For Adults: June 20. tion Advisory Board at 5:30 Meditation Classes – Join Miami Lakes Branch Library p.m. on Tuesday, June 6.

Teen Club: Build a Better the class for meditation derived is located at 6699 Windmill World, Upcycle Your Clothes from Raja Yoga, a discipline Gate Road and is open Monday – Use assorted materials to that helps develop inner calm, and Tuesday from noon to 8 bring new life to old clothes. clear thinking and personal p.m., and Wednesday through Turn a t-shirt into something well-being, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Pace High sophomores attend 2017 HOBY Leadership Seminar

By Rene D. Basulto Special to The Miami Laker Pace High School sophomores David Barbier and Kimberly Casios attended the 2017 Hugh O’ Brian Youth

(HOBY) Leadership Seminar at Lynn University May 18-May 21. The HOBY Leadership Seminars develop the leadership skills of high school sophomores so they can lead in their

PACE HIGH SCHOOL students David Barbier and Kimberly Casios pose for a photo at the 2017 Hugh O’ Brian Youth (HOBY) Leadership Seminar at Lynn University held May 18May 21.

schools, careers, and communities.

The two were chosen for their stellar academics and involvement in the Pace community. As part of the seminar, Barbier and Casios listened to keynote speakers who talked about serving the community and bettering oneself.

They participated in teambuilding ice breakers designed to strengthen the bonds between group members. They also held group discussions with the other students in attendance from across South Florida. In addition, students played in the HOBY Olympics, which featured competitive games such as Office Tennis which used binders and tennis balls, and put on skits to represent what they learned at the seminar.

Barbier says that the biggest lesson he learned was that “Everybody comes in all different shapes, sizes, and beliefs.

You just have to accept them for who they are.”

Our Lady of the Lakes eighth grade students join in during Shadow Day

THE EIGHTH GRADE CLASS at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School participated in Shadow Day where the students shadow faculty, staff and administration and learn what it’s like to be “in their shoes.” At the end of the day the students had a better understanding of how their mentors function at their jobs and learned to appreciate the work that goes into educating the next generation.

Bob Graham NJHS students receive achievement honors

BOB GRAHAM EDUCATION CENTER students (back,from left) president Joseph Mooney, vice president Kaitlyn Ruano, (front, from left) secretary Natalie Triana, and treasurer Elizabeth DeSolo are celebrated for earning the National Junior Honor Society Outstanding Achievement Award. Each of these members are recipients of a $500 college scholarshipfor their outstanding achievements in and outside of the classroom and have held a leadership position within the National Junior Honor Society Bobcat Chapter. All the students have been instrumental in giving back to their school and community.

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Immaculate Conception Media Team wins national, state honors Last summer the TV media lab at Immaculate Conception Catholic School underwent a complete overhaul with new HD cameras, a TelePrompter for reading the news, and a TriCaster to produce the news.

The students took full advantage of their new equipment as they recently were awarded at the state and national level for their achievements in broadcasting the morning announcements to their classmates.

With the help of the Christopher Columbus High School’s award-winning Media Team, the Immaculate Conception Media Team received guidance last summer during a media camp that would

not only help them win awards but also prepare them for high school media and beyond.

Columbus Media advisor Omar Delgado said, “The middle school in South Florida that has shown time and time again to be hands down the best whether in public or private school is Immaculate. They have state-of-the-art equipment and have a willingness and desire to learn and become great at broadcast journalism.”

In April, the Florida Scholastic Press Association awarded Immaculate's WICS Celtic News, as they are known, with six awards including “AllFlorida” for their show opening, “Best of the Best” for Photo

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION’S Media Team winners include (from left) Catherine Collazo, Maximus Ganem, Alyssa Barcelo, and Enrique De La Osa.

Story, and “Top Middle School News Anchor” for Maximus Ganem.

On May 10, the Media Team was awarded at the national level with two national awards by the Journalism Educational Association. These honors included superior broadcast package (feature story) and superior broadcast package (sports story). These are the highest rated awards in each category. The awards and medals were won by Alyssa Barcelo, Catherine Collazo, Enrique de la Osa, and Maximus Ganem.

“What these kids have done in the past two years is nothing short of extraordinary,” Father Manny Alvarez, Immaculate Conception's pastor said. “Even before they had the new equipment, they were out last year covering the presidential primary here in Florida and even interviewed Senator Marco Rubio at a local rally. They are naturals in front and behind the camera.”

Father Alvarez also praised teacher Tania Busto, the school's media advisor and the help of the Columbus Media Team.

“They've won multiple national championships in Media over at Columbus, and we wanted our students to learn from the best,” said Alvarez. “I couldn't be prouder of our kids.”

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Goleman’s Kelsy Ruano places second in statewide ethics essay competition Barbara Goleman student Kelsy Ruano was noted for her place as a top ten finalist in the Elie Wiesel Ethics Essay Contest for her essay titled “The Cowardice of Tolerance.”

Ruano’s essay dealt with the LGBT community, specifically how those who call themselves allies of the community have a responsibility to uphold.

“The whole point of the essay was an ethical dilemma,” said Ruano. “So I wrote about how those who aren’t in the LGBT community have to decide between tolerant or supportive, which are two very different things.”

Ruano began her essay with a

Martin Luther King Jr. quote: “Shallow understanding from people of good will is more frustrating than absolute misunderstanding from people of ill will. Lukewarm acceptance is much more bewildering than outright rejection.”

The essay contest winners were announced on May 2, and for her placement in the top ten Ruano received a $50 gift card and $200 award. She was the only student that placed in the contest who hails from a traditional high school. Ruano plans on attending University of Florida for a major in Psychology.

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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.....................8 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

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

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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

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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

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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

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M. L. Congregational’s Concert Series concert set for June 11 Miami Lakes Congregational Church Concert Series presents a concert performed by acclaimed and Miami-based flutist Ernesto Fernandez at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 11, at the church, 6701 Miami Lakeway South.

The concert includes a voyage of jazz and charanga music from Cuba and Latin America, and goes as far as France, with the interpretation of Claude Bolling’s Suite #2 for Flute and Jazz Piano trio.

The musicians include Fernandez on flute, Adolfo Vidal on piano, Herman Matute on bass, and Reinier Guerra on drums.

A versatile musician skilled in both classical and Latin genres, Fernandez has performed in Italy, Mexico, Grand Cayman, Nicaragua, Toronto, Cleveland, New York, Washington, D.C., Chicago, Charlotte, and New Orleans.

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5700 W. 12 Avenue Telephone: 305-821-3232 Worship Service...................10:45 AM

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1116 Asturia Avenue - Coral Gables

For Sale - Drastically Reduced - $1,750,000 Seller Financing This spectacular 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home embodies all the charm of Old World Historical Coral Gables with all the modern conveniences of today.Drive through electric gates with a brick lined circular driveway and enter this private Old World style residence into a vast and modern family living area.

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Featured Properties Remarkable lakefront, pool masterpiece of a home was completely remodeled less than 8 years ago, and now being freshened with new floors and being painted for new buyers. A Smart Home - owners invested over $90K in audio visual system that is controlled from each room with screens and remotes, surround sound system in every room, plantation shutters throughout. impact windows/doors, top-of-the line kitchen appliances. $769,900. A10223706.

Beautiful Spanish-style single-family home with 3 bedrooms/2.5 baths. Updated kitchen with S/S appliances. High ceilings in lower level. All walk-in closets with built in storage.

Spanish-style tile downstairs. All bedrooms have a balcony. House sold with or without furniture. Large mango tree in backyard provides delicious mangos. Wonderful neighborhood located near the 826 and Westland. $350,000. A10276129

Beautiful Miami Lakes corner home in West Lakes Gardens Estates. This 4 bedroom and 2 bathroom home is in impeccable condition and ready for new owners. Close to shopping center, restaurants, parks and Main Street Miami Lakes. $435,000. A10259985.

Great second floor corner unit in private (gated) Regatta Pointe community located on west side of Miami Lakes. Newer A/C and new water heater. Vaulted ceilings with plenty of windows and lots of natural light. Large utility/laundry room. Hurricane shutters, large balcony, spacious master bedroom and walk-closet.

Community pool and plenty of guest parking. $260,000. A10262891

Large corner townhome in sought-after Lake Martha neighborhood in Miami Lakes. Recent completely remodeled kitchen, large white porcelain tile flooring, new roof 2016, large yard with patiio. Three bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms just minutes from Main Street. $329,900. A10253152.

Stunning golf-view 3 bedroom, 3 bath plus den townhouse with $60K in high end renovations with the finest finishes. Wide open spaces gives the feel of a single family home. Wood flooring, hurricane-impact doors and windows, granite counters, S/S appliances, modern roller blinds, Carico water filtration system, California closets, sky light, elegant lamps and ceiling fans. $389,900. A10237170.

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Great home, excellent for a growing family.

Very well maintained, comfortable, perfect for entertaining and family gatherings. Screen-in swimming pool area with built-in cabinetry, counter, refrigerator, microwave and plenty space for patio furniture. Circular driveway with space for multiple vehicle parking.

Beautiful residential area with mature trees, close to a park and beautiful Lake GlennEllen. $525,000. A10245269.

Well maintained condo in Country Club of Miami. Very large (1,752 s.f. per tax records) has 14’ ceiling in the oversize living room with one wall all glass and sliding glass doors looking out to a large green area...no neighbors behind. Large master bedroom has wood laminate flooring and one wall all glass.

Guard gated community within walking distance to the clubhouse. $249,900. A10271361.

Large 3 bedoom, 3 bath condo in Hialeah.

First floor entry. Tile floors. One bedroom on ground floor. Private security. This is a short sale, commission is subject to lender approval and will be divided 50/50 among agents. $170,000. A10205740.

Beautiful Loch Lomond corner lot. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and pool, 3,132 sq. ft. living area. Family room, garage has been converted. Property is being sold As Is, Cash Only. $725,000. A10282143.

Keyes Miami Lakes • 6850 Main Street • Miami Lakes, FL 33014 • 305-822-9800

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A Tropical Paradise. Another day in Paradise and you will not want to leave. Lush beautiful flowers and palm trees, waterfall runs into pool, very private area all fenced in. Updated kitchen overlooking the pool area. 3 large bedroms, 2 updated baths, living and family room, formal dining room. Garage can be a 4th bedroom. Truly a family home on a cul-desac. Clubhouse with full amenities. 24 hour security. No Association approval.

Call Debbie 305-788-5008.

Amazing Lakefront Doll Home For Rent.

What a lakefront view. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, all tiled, updated kitchen and granite countertop. Eat-in kitchen. High ceilings.

Living room overlooking lake. 1-car garage.

Washer/dryer in garage.24-hour gated security, park in front. $2,100 month, lst, last and security deposit. $40 credit report, 2 pay stubs for proof of funds. No HOA approval.

Background police report. Text for appointment. Call Debbie 305-788-5008.

For Sale. Spacious single family home, 1,861 sq. ft. 3 bedrooms/2 baths, family room and living room. Updated kitchen, tile and wood floors. Formal dining room.

Roof 10 years. 24-hour gated security.

Full cubhouse amenities, Olympic-size pool, basketball, racquetball, tennis, workout equipment for men and women, arobic classes, child play area. Truly a family and pet-friendly community.

Call Debbie 305-788-5008 .

Great single family neighborhood. 4 bedroom, 2 new bathrooms, pool home, tile floors, carpet in bedrooms, new kitchen and appliances, A/C 8 years, D white concrete wallO S inLbackyard. Flat roof new 2009, shingle roof new 2005. New shed w/permit, 2-car garage. Water line replaced with copper. Termite contract w/Guarantee Floridian. In Palm Springs North with no HOA fees. Call Debbie 305-788-5008.

For Sale. Four commercial medical dentist offices, 830 sq. ft., 864 sq. ft., 657 sq. ft., and 681 sq. ft., in the heart of Miami Lakes. Own a piece of the pie.

Plenty of parking. Multistory building centrally located to I-75 and Palmetto Expressway. Text for appointment. Call Debbie 305-788-5008, 305-603-8435.

Lakeview For Rent in Palm Springs North.

One bedroom, private home, full bathroom and kitchen efficiency. All tiled. Central A/C new 1 year. New appliances and countertop. $800 month, 1st, last and one month security.

Includes electric, water and Comcast, no internet. No smokers. Must have background check and credit report.

Call Debbie 305-788-5008.

For Sale Villa Townhouse. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, A/C, new roof 3 month new, all tiled floors, has a den, washer/dryer in kitchen. 2 patios. 24 hour gated security, full clubhouse amenities, Olympic size pool and kiddy pool.

Racquetball, basketball, tennis courts, Aerobi classes Great family community. 2 assigned parking in front, plenty of guest parking. No HOA approval. $189.000. Call Debbie 305-

788-5008.

Palm Springs North 2 bd/1ba home, completely remodeled, cute baby room, tile and wood floors, remodeled kitchen, new appliances, central D A/C 5 years, huge screen patio, SOL has footing for addition. Lot is 12,931 sq. ft. with room for a pool. Sprinkler system, rain gutters, on a cul-de-sac, plenty of parking. No assoc. fees. Built solid in 1968. Roof new after Wilma. Taxes $2,635. Call Debbie 305-788-5008.

For rent. Beautiful 2-story 3 bedroom, 2 new updated bathroom TH villa, grantie kitchen counter, new cabinets, S/S appliances, tile and wood floors, carpet on stairs, accordian hurricane shutters on all doors/windows. New roof 4 months, 2 assigned parking in front, plus guest parking, Front and patio tiled. 24 hour gated security, Olympic size pool and exercise rooms, Racquetball, tennis and basketball courts. Rented furnished or unfurnished. Move in date April 1, 2017.Call Debbie 305-788-5008. RENTED

PSN lake and large salt water pool home.

Jetski, waterski, or just fish and relax, perfect for BBQ and watching 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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