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Vol. 43 No 21
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For a second time, Circuit Court dismisses law suit filed by former Mayor Pizzi
A Miami-Dade Circuit Court dismissed a lawsuit filed by former Miami Lakes mayor Michael Pizzi against the town, who’s seeking attorney’s fees from his criminal trial on federal public corruption charges in 2014. The court made its ruling on October 13. It’s the second time the lawsuit was thrown out but, once again, Pizzi has 20 days to amend his litigation albeit the court further ruled that the former mayor would not be entitled to seek more court fees in his lawsuit against Miami Lakes. Pizzi reportedly is seeking about $3 million in court fees from his criminal case, in which a jury acquitted him of all seven charges. According to the court’s decision, which was released by Miami Lakes last week, its ruling was based on Pizzi’s federal indictment which doesn’t support an inference that he acted for a public purpose after Pizzi allegedly accepted bribes from two FBI undercover agents posing as sleazy businessmen who were seeking town contracts in exchange for money. The fake company, which was called Sunshine Universal, was used by federal agents to see which government officials and lobbyists would take the bait to crack down on corruption. The scheme included preparing a poor quality report and would use the bulk of the grant money to enrich anyone who participated in the bribery scheme. According to the indictment, federal prosecutors alleged that Pizzi influenced the defendant’s legislative process such as the rest of the Miami Lakes Town Council that would pass legislation authoring the shadow corporation’s efforts to obtain federal grant money; receive finan-
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cial rewards for assisting the shadow corporation’s efforts to obtain federal grant money; concealed information from the defendant regarding contributions to his reelection mayoral campaign; and falsified a campaign treasurer’s report regarding contributions he received. “Considering that the context out of which the alleged misconduct arose must also serve a public purpose, the Trial Court ruled the context alleged in the indictment does not support an inference that the former mayor acted for a public purpose,” the court said in its ruling. Pizzi, who returned to office in 2015 following his acquittal but lost his reelection bid the following year, can file a third amended lawsuit for attorney’s fees from his criminal trial but not seek additional court costs in his case against the town. “The ruling says he can no longer bring up that claim if he decided to amend the lawsuit,” said Town Attorney Raul Gastesi. Gastesi said the town would proceed to seek sanctions for “egregious conduct” in the case if Pizzi filed a third amended lawsuit as a way to possibly stop the litigation once and for all. He said the former mayor has appeared at several depositions but refused to answer questions and ignored several court orders to turn over tape recordings and other evidence that are crucial to Miami Lakes’ defense. The court’s dismissal of the lawsuit is another victory for Miami Lakes, which has been fighting the former mayor’s litigation for more than two years. Pizzi was seeking about $3 million in attorney’s fees and the town spent a lot of money fighting his lawsuit, and its own litigation against the insurance carrier for refusing to cover his legal bill.
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Super Saturday at the Park on November 4 features safety events PAGE 2
NOVEMBER 3, 2017 THE MIAMI LAKER
Miami Lakes’ Super Saturday at the Park at Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue, on November 4, offers its usual Community Bike Ride with registration at 9 a.m. for the 5-mile family-friendly loop, the popular Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Yoga in the Park and Boot Camp from 9 to 10 a.m. The Town’s Public Safety Committee has added four other events dedicated to community safety awareness, prevention and well-being education. Legal Clinic - The Elderly Affairs Committee along with the Miami Lakes Bar Association will host a Legal Forum from 10 a.m. to noon at the Mary Collins Community Center. A panel of attorneys and experts in the areas of probate, estate planning, foreclosure, credit fraud, and land issues will
discuss these and other legal topics. Paper Shredding Station – Super Saturday attendees will have an opportunity to bring their confidential documents, such as canceled checks, old financial statements, credit card offers, and other documents containing personal information, for on-site shredding provided by A Shread Ahead from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The station will be located in the Mary Collins Community Center parking lot. Self-Defense Workshop for Women – Specialized Investigations Consultants and Masters Investigations & Security will host a self-defense workshop to instruct women to be aware of dangerous situations, but also provide them with practical self-defense techniques proven effective in real world
situations. The workshop will be from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Mary Collins Community Center. Participants must be 18 years or older, and comfortable workout attire is encouraged. Space is limited and reservations are required by contacting Nathalie Garcia at garcian@miamilakesfl.gov, or 305-364-6100. MedSWISH Health Booth – FIU’s Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine’s medical students working to improve society and health (MedSWISH), will be providing health screenings and education to Super Saturday attendees. The student-run community service organization will also offer stroke prevention and nutritional education, as well as free glucose, blood pressure and BMI screenings. The booth will be open from 9 a.m. to noon.
The Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Town of Miami Lakes, will present the annual Networking Business Expo, which is scheduled for Thursday, November 16, at Shula’s Hotel Grand Ballroom, 6842 Main Street. A ribbon cutting ceremony kicks off the event at 4:45 p.m., followed by the networking
from 5 to 8 p.m. The free event allows participants to connect to local businesses and community leaders to help grow their enterprises; participate in giveaways in abundance, courtesy of exhibitors, and participants can enter for a chance to win great prizes in several drawings. In addition, participants can enjoy complimentary food from
local restaurants, and enter their names for $1,000 worth of prizes. For more information, call 305-556-2212 or email manager@miamilakeschamber.com.
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Miami Lakes businessman Aaron Lee represents South Florida at UN Goals forum
Entrepreneurs’ Organization – South Florida (EO-SOFLO), represented by Miami Lakes business owner Aaron Lee, has joined the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) initiative designed to wipe out global poverty, fight inequality and tackle climate change by 2030. As president of EO-SOFLO, Lee was appointed to the EO committee that recently met at the United Nations during the 72nd session of the U.N General Assembly. At the event, which drew dignitaries and leaders from around the world, the local entrepreneur signed the official EO charter that pledges to support 17 U.N. SDA goals. The charter states that these businesses are committed to making a positive impact in cities, communities and countries in support of the United Nations Sustainable Develop-
ment Goals. Lee said many EO-SOFLO members already are focused on sustainable start-up and business development, as well as helping the community through mentoring, volunteering, serving on charity boards and more throughout the region. “Our South Florida members recognize the importance of being global citizens, looking beyond our businesses to make a positive impact in our communities and the world through social entrepreneurship,” said Lee, who founded digital marketing company iluma Agency in Miami Lakes 16 years ago. “It was such an honor taking this a step further, representing our chapter and the overall South Florida business community at the U.N. to join this critically important partnership,” said Lee.
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Mayor Cid upbeat on future at ‘State of the Town’ PAGE 4
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By David L. Snelling The Miami Laker staff After Hurricane Irma left South Florida in its path of destruction, Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid was the face of the town’s clean-up and recovery efforts, conceivably among the fastest cities in Miami-Dade to remove uprooted large trees and debris from residential areas, roadways and commercial properties. In addition, the town got assurance that FEMA will reimburse Miami Lakes most of the money it spent to rid the massive scattered fragments. “I’ve known Manny Cid before he was mayor, and I have known him to be caring, committed, a good man and a good father,” said Tim Reynolds, an AP sportswriter, who was the master of ceremonies for the 2017 State of the Town Address. “But he showed us all about leadership during Hurricane Irma.” The unpretentious Cid refused to take the credit, alluding to the efforts of town staff, elected officials and many volunteers who made the rapid clean-up and recovery process possible. “Hurricane Irma hit us hard but we hit it back,” Cid said before a packed crowd at Miami Lakes Town Hall. “We had no fatalities and no major injuries
in Miami Lakes.” Cid’s leadership is a promising sign of the direction Miami Lakes is headed, as he outlined a list of goals and objectives for the town for the year, including securing road impact fees for additional revenues, taking over the special taxing districts, a new senior village, the Main Street East project, and a portable transportation system to alleviate traffic congestion. “The state of the town is strong and it can and will get stronger,” Cid said. “How do we move forward as a community?” Road impact fees from developers and taking over of the special taxing districts from the county were game changers for Miami Lakes, Cid said. He said road impact fees, which generated millions of dollars a year from developments in Miami Lakes, were discovered in other city’s coffers. “But we took on the county and won,” he said. “It will bring in millions of dollars to the community, and now that money will be spent in Miami Lakes.” Since Miami Lakes took over the special taxing districts for security guard gates and the lakes, Cid said the town plans on maintaining them to resi-
dents’ standards with less costs to taxpayers. “Better services while lowering the costs for the special taxing districts,” Cid said. “The road impact fees and special taxing districts are game changers for Miami Lakes.” Nurturing senior centers is the fulcrum of the Miami Lakes community, as Cid boasted about the town becoming the first to build a new senior village for residents only, which includes an ALF, a skilled nursing center and recreation center. The Graham Companies’ project is a partnership with Miami Jewish Health System. “Cities are judged on how we take care of our most vulnerable people, senior citizens,” he said. “The senior village is a major feat for our community.” Cid acknowledged that finishing the master plan for Miami Lakes Optimist Park in about two years poses a challenge for financial reasons. He said some residents might support borrowing the money, while others would like to stick with the pay-as-you-go plan, which takes longer to complete. The town budgeted about $1.4 million for the park but needs an additional $1 million to speed up the time frame. The pay-as-you-go plan and slow improvements have frus-
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trated residents, who instead are using the parks and recreation facilities in Weston, Doral and Pembroke Pines. At the park, which was built in the early 1970s, the baseball fields, batting cages, and other amenities are decrepit, and residents want the gymnasium the town promised more than a decade ago. The park improvements would also include an airnasium, new tennis and basketball courts, a concession and bathroom facility, field and fencing reconfiguration, a walking trail path, and additional parking spaces. Cid said although he supports the debt, the rest of council members and residents might not concur. “I think we can get it done next year and I’m in favor of that,” he said. “Some of my friends disagree with me, but regardless the project will get done and that’s the promise we made to Miami Lakers.” Cid said Main Street East is the town’s next biggest project. After the project is completed, he said it will be more accessible to pedestrians and residents can spend time and their money there to boost the town’s economy. “We will be showcasing the area in the next couple of months,” he said. For the ongoing traffic gridlock throughout Miami Lakes, Cid said a plan is in place where
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the town pays an extra penny to the county that generates thousands of dollars for the town to purchase 88 golf carts to transport residents around town. “The golf carts will be picking us up in front of our homes, alleviating traffic by taking cars off the roads,” he said. Cid’s speech also mentioned erecting a bridge on N.W. 59 Avenue to give motorists a better access to the area, which includes Costco, Miami Lakes Auto Mall, restaurants and shops. Cid also praised the new dog park called K-9 Cove which was officially opened last week. “Dogs don’t vote but we took care of our furry friends,” Cid said. (Please see Page 13)
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38th annual Veterans Day Parade steps off at 10 a.m. on Sunday, November 5 Miami Lakes announced that John P. McCall “Jack” will be the Grand Marshall for the 38th annual Miami Lakes Veterans Day Parade set to take place on Sunday, November 5, beginning at 10 a.m. McCall served in the U.S. Armed Services and has been a Miami Lakes resident for over 40 years. He has been an active member of the Miami Lakes Optimist Club serving the Town’s youth, and has been a member of the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. He has been a member of both Principal’s Councils for Barbara Goleman Senior High School and Miami Lakes Middle School. He was recently inducted into the first class of Miami Lakes Sports Hall of Fame. Sponsored in part by The Graham Companies, Miami Lakes AutoMall, the Optimist Club of Miami Lakes, and Vista Memorial Funeral Home, the patriotic parade features more than 3,000 participants including active-duty and retired military, veterans’ groups, local high school and middle school marching bands, JROTC units, and more. The parade can be viewed from multiple locations along Ludlam Road from Bull Run Road to Eagles Nest. Parade watchers are encouraged to show their support by
JACK MCCALL wearing red, white and blue, as well as waving flags as the parade participants go by.
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NOVEMBER 3, 2017 THE MIAMI LAKER
Council recognizes resident Dr. Carmen Crespi for her milestone of 12,000 patients
Movies in the Park returns Nov. 17
MIAMI LAKES RESIDENT Dr. Carmen Crespi was honored at the October Town Council meeting for reaching a milestone of servicing 12,000 patients during her career. She grew up in the Town and knew at the start of her orthodontic career she wanted to open her practice in her hometown. Pictured (from left) Councilmember Tim Daubert, Vice Mayor Nelson Rodriguez, Councilmembers Frank Mingo and Ceasar Mestre, Crespi, Mayor Manny Cid, and Miami Lakes residents can Councilmembers Luis Collazo and Marilyn Ruano. read all aboout the more than 100 free events for all ages offered by the Town in the ENewsletter. The With the monthly Ethe Newsletter, subscribers are provided with information about where to go, what to see, and fun things to do around the town. 305-817-4015 Sign up is easy at www.miamilakes-fl.gov/signup.
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Town’s ‘Rec 2 U’ is back starting on November 22
Town of Miami Lakes is bringing back the recreation programming initiative “Rec 2 U,” aimed at bringing several of the Town’s youth programs into individual neighborhoods. On a Teacher Planning Day November 22, the Town’s Recreation Programs team will be at Lake Champlain Terrace Park from 2 to 3:30 p.m. with activities and games for youth
and teens. Equipment will be provided. Ages 5 to 17 are welcome and there is no need to register, just show up. Bring neighbors and walk or ride a bike to the park for the afternoon. For more information about fun things to do about the town this Fall, visit www.iheartmiamilakes.com.
Miami Lakes residents 55 years and older are invited to join the Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 8, for a Thanksgiving Social and a chance to meet new friends and have a great time. The social will be held at the Mary Collins Community
Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. Attendees are urged to bring non-perishable and canned goods to receive an extra raffle ticket. Seating is limited and reservations are required by contacting Nathalie Garcia at garcian@miamilakes-fl.gov, or 30364-6100.
Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee, together with the Miami Lakes Bar Association, will host an Elder Legal Forum from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, November 4, at the Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. A panel of attorneys and experts in the area of probate,
estate planning, foreclosure, credit fraud, and land issues will discuss these and other legal topics. The program will consist of two panel conversations, followed by a question and answer session. For more information, visit www.miamilakes-fl.gov/eac.
Senior Thanksgiving Social scheduled for November 8
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Solar information session scheduled at Town Hall on Thursday, November 9 Town of Miami Lakes, in partnership with the Northern Miami-Dade Solar Co-op and FL SUN, will host a solar information session beginning at 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 9, in Town Hall Council Chambers, 6601 Main Street. Neighbors in communities including Country Club of Miami, Miami Gardens, OpaLocka, West Little River, Brownsville, El Portal, Miami Shores and North Miami, have formed the Northern Miami-
Dade Solar Co-op to make it easier to save money on the purchase of solar panels while building a community of local solar supporters. Attendees are invited to learn about solar energy, as well has how the Solar Co-op simplifies the process of going solar while providing a discount through its bulk purchasing power. Registration for the information session is available at www.solarunitedneighbors.org/ northern-miami-dade.
Elderly Affairs Committee hosts an awareness forum on Lung Cancer on Nov. 14
Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee in partnership with Mount Sinai Medical Center will present a lung cancer awareness workshop from 11 a.m. . to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, November 14, on the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street. The presenter, Dr. Estellamari Rodriguez, is board certified in medical oncology and hematology. She has a special interest in early detection and treatment of
lung cancer, and how cancer affects women. She is co-investigator of the Mount Sinai Cancer Research Program, and co-chair of the Multidisciplinary Thoracic Group. A light lunch will be served courtesy of Mount Sinai Medical Center. For more information about the Elderly Affairs Committee and their events, visit www.miamilakes-fl.gov/eac.
Town of Miami Lakes, in partnership with local business 305 Yoga Miami Lakes, hosts free Yoga in the Park beginning with the Super Saturday at the Park event on November 4 from
9 to 10 a.m. at Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. The class is open to all ages and levels, and will take place every Saturday morning. Bring friends, family and a mat.
Yoga in the Park held every Saturday
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Youth Center ‘The Spot’ plans events for teens in November Miami Lakes Youth Center will be hosting several fun and exciting programs for middle and high school students at “The Spot” in from 6 to 8 p.m. in November at 6075 Miami Lakes Drive. Friday, November 3 - Just Dance Game Night. If you think you can “Just Dance,” challenge your crew to see who has the best moves in the “Just Dance” game and win fantastic prizes. Wednesday, November 8 -
Open Hang Night. The Youth Center is equipped with a billiard table, table tennis, indoor basketball shootout game, Xbox One, and move. Bring friends and hangout for a night of fun and games. Friday, November 17 Ice Cream Night. You Scream! We all scream for ice cream at The Spot. Bring friends out for some tasty ice cream thanks to sponsor Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream of Miami Lakes.
Wednesday, November 22 Thanksgiving Party. Join The Spot for a game of pin the tail feathers on the Turkey and Cornhole. Win some prizes for best Thanksgiving costume and karaoke performance. Attendees will have an opportunity to post “What You’re Thankful For” for The Spot’s “Thankful Wall.” For more information about the Youth Center programs, visit www.miamilakes-fl.gov/ thespot, or call 305-819-7768.
TOWN OF MIAMI LAKES NOTICE IS HEREWITH GIVEN that meetings of the Town Council of the Town of Miami Lakes, Florida, and its committees, have been scheduled for the following dates, times and locations:
Youth Activities Task Force Meeting Wednesday, November 1, 7:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Cultural Affairs Committee Meeting Thursday, November 2, 7:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Town Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, November 7, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.
Elderly Affairs Committee Meeting Wednesday, November 8, 8:30 AM Miami Lakes Optimist Clubhouse, 6411 N.W. 162 Street, M. Lakes, Fla. Education Advisory Board Meeting Thursday, November 9, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Planning & Zoning Board Meeting Tuesday, November 14, 6:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Neighborhood Improvement Committee Meeting Thursday, November 16, 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 October 27, 2017 at Miami Lakes, Fl. Gina Inguanzo, Town Clerk
Gaucho’s Gourmet Market/Restaurant now open PAGE 8 NOVEMBER 3, 2017 By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker staff The northeast corner lot of the newly renovated and busy Cypress Village Shopping Center is finally open for business. Gaucho’s Gourmet Market and Restaurant opened on October 25 and by the next day, the market was buzzing with a sizable lunchtime crowd. Word of mouth travels fast in Miami Lakes and the year-and-a-half long renovation and permit process for Gaucho’s made for antsy locals, eager to try the
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Argentinian market and restaurant. “During construction, we had nearly every 20 minutes a person ask us ‘when are you going to open?� said one of the three managing partners, Eddie Escobar. “The community has been truly amazing and excited for this.� Gaucho’s brings Argentinian flair to Miami Lakes, named for the Argentinian cowboys ‘gaucho’, along with favorites from a handful of other countries known for their cuisine, such as Italy and Spain.
A migration of Italians to Argentina in the early 20th century impacted the cooking resulting in similar dishes between both nations. It’s no surprise then that Gaucho’s forte is meats, cheeses, wine and pastas. Despite the menu, none of the managing partners are Argentinian or Italian. Escobar is Puerto Rican, Rick Cora is of Cuban descent, Shaukat Ali is from India, and Biagio Carpentieri is Venezuelan. However, Gaucho’s general manager Miguel Del Franco is
ONE OF THE FOUR managing partners for Gaucho’s Gourmet Market and Restaurant, Eddie Escobar, is pictured at the newest location in Miami Lakes’ Cypress Village Shopping Center.
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Argentinian and the personable butcher, Pedro, is from Rosario, Argentina and always eager to speak with patrons who are made to feel like family. “We started Gaucho’s together because we really enjoyed the concept for a market and restaurant and we all love wine, meat, and empanadas,� said Escobar. The foursome was in the process of trying to utilize a parcel of land purchased with the intention of expanding an aircraft business but after some thought, the managing partners decided to pursue their love for Argentinian and Italian cuisine and opened the first Gaucho’s location in Kendall four years ago. The location experienced enough popularity that the decision to open a second location came soon after. “We decided on Miami Lakes because this was a market and restaurant concept for Argentinian food that really wasn’t here,� said Escobar. “We thought that we could be that business for Miami Lakes.� Locals have eagerly welcomed the market although some are unfamiliar with how the concept works. As a limited table service restaurant, Gaucho’s offers seating and delivers meals to tables, however patrons self-seat and put in their order at the register where they are given a number to display at their table. The “Gaucho� process is explained in the first page of their menu, available to guests
as soon as they walk through the doors. As patrons wait for their meals, they are free to browse the extensive wine selection, the deli, the butcher shop, or the bakery for any treats they may want to purchase. Everything in the market and on the menu is available as a to-go order that can be placed in person or by calling 305-3841334. The menu offers classic breakfast options served daily until 11 a.m. and weekends until 11:30 a.m.The lunch and dinner menu is full of meat and fish dishes, most popular is the skirt steak that is extremely flavorful and tender. A variety of pasta dishes, burgers, salads, and soups are offered along with the traditional Argentinian “migas� which are thin sandwiches with the crusts cut off, topped with cheese and another item, such as tomato, ham, or an egg, and mayonnaise. There are also several different types of empanadas, sandwiches, and tapas. A grand opening celebration and ribbon-cutting is to be announced but the festivities will mirror the Kendall location Gaucho’s Market’s anniversary parties which welcome between 800 to 1,000 visitors throughout the day. Visit Gaucho’s Gourmet Market and Restaurant at 7357 Miami Lakes Drive or preview the menu online at www.gauchosmarket.com.
Main Street Players will present a free staged reading of the play “Boeing Boeing� by Marc Camelotti, translated by Beverly Cross and Francine Evans,
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MLEC’s Valeria Bula is new Miami Herald intern THE MIAMI LAKER
By Sabine Joseph Special to The Miami Laker The Miami Herald just got its newest intern, and Miami Lakes Educational Center (MLEC) is proud to say that she is one of their very own Jaguars. Valeria Bula, a Cambridge Journalism junior, has only been working for the Herald since this summer, but the internship is something she’d set her sights on as soon as she began the Journalism program at MLEC. “I’ve always been interested in working with The Miami Herald and being a possible intern because I know previous students have done it,” said Bula. “I wasn’t ever completely sure as to how to get it. Luckily it basically got placed on my path and I’m very grateful for that.” But Bula soon thought that her luck was running out as it had become a very difficult process to have the internship officiated by Miami-Dade County. There were so many hurdles and hoops that she became overwhelmed, so she is very thankful for her Journalism advisor, Neyda Borges, who helped her through the process.
“I probably wouldn't be able to have this internship if it weren’t for her . . . she did everything for me and she made sure everything was under control so I really owe it to her.” Borges, however, gives all praise to Valeria, noting that she excels as a student and a journalist, even at such a young age. “She asks a lot of questions and searches for answers. That's part of what makes her such an excellent student and an even better journalist,” said Borges. “Even though she is so young she is interning at the Miami Herald, working alongside college-aged interns and professional journalists. But that does not intimidate her; on the contrary, it only increases her enthusiasm for her work.” Despite her journalistic talent and the fact that the internship has been officiated, Bula still faces difficulties. In addition to pursuing journalism in and out of school, she also holds office in Junior State of America and National Honor Society, acts as a committee member for the Miami-Dade Youth Commission, and volunteers at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, so she finds that effective time man-
agement is essential. “It’s definitely a really difficult juggling act,” said Bula. “The internship is just one amongst several things I have on my plate this year, but honestly I wouldn’t have it any other way.” Out of all of her extracurriculars, she dedicates most of her time to her passion for journalism. “I invest a lot of my time into journalism, as much as I can while also trying to keep up my grades in classes,” Bula said. “The Herald is definitely the most demanding, but it’s so fun.” So far, Bula has thoroughly enjoyed working on the human interest stories she has been assigned. Getting her first article published was “the best feeling ever” and she finds the experience of writing for the Herald to be a very rewarding one. “The biggest reward is the feeling that in almost every article I’m at least impacting someone’s life. Being able to cast a spotlight, even if momentarily, on something that's kind of insular and making someone eventually happy through the work I’m making is probably the best part of this job.” Aside from the rewards she has already reaped from the internship, Bula wants to expand her horizons and has high hopes for other things she might gain through the experience. “From this experience, I real-
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ly hope to become more recognized and build a stronger network,” Bula said. “I also want to gain the newsroom experience. It’s really exciting getting assigned a new story and always being on the hunt for a new story, so I really hope to gain from this experience something that I may not find anywhere else.” Even before she began the internship, it was clear to Bula’s teachers that she is a remarkable and extremely driven student,
so they are all the more proud of her for chasing this opportunity. “I’m very proud to see Valeria pursuing her dreams in mass communications,” said Erica Evans-Desimone, the head of the Cambridge academy and Valeria’s former social studies instructor. “I think working for The Miami Herald will give her tremendous amounts of experience and it's done nothing but help our previous students who’ve been in the same capacity.”
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By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker staff Heloisa Melo’s name rolls off the tongue and aptly captures her essence – that of ethereal relaxation. It’s no wonder she ended up in the massage and beauty industry. Melo’s breathy voice and serene demeanor are quick to put anyone at ease and she uses these talents to nurture others, most recently as the lead massage therapist at the Spa at Shula’s to suggest complimentary massages to local first responders. Local law enforcement and firefighters were invited to visit the Spa at Shula’s where Melo and other massage therapists treated them to a massage and gift bags, an idea Melo had after witnessing the efforts of first responders in the wake of
Hurricane Irma. “It’s such a shame that the perception of police officers has really suffered due to a small percentage of bad officers,” said Melo. “The majority of these men and women are ethical people who risk their lives for others and especially when we see natural disasters. Seeing how much the first responders in our community did after the hurricane was what motivated me to plan this for them.” The Spa at Shula’s, under the direction of Linda Higgs, prides itself on using fair trade products and partnering with companies who go above and beyond to give back to communities, such as the environmentally friendly line Eminence, which is organic, handmade in Hungary, and plants a tree for
every product purchased. The Spa alone is responsible for the planting of over 575 trees. With a history of generosity, the Spa at Shula’s was naturally on board for an idea to affect the local community for a common good. Though this is the first event of its kind at the spa, this is not Melo’s first time participating in the local community to give back. Melo has long been involved with various charities and organizations, particularly those that serve victims of domestic abuse. She, along with some friends, have given makeovers and massages to women who are struggling through difficult circumstances. “When these women are fleeing from bad situations they
The Miami Lakes Optimist Club recently elected its new board members and officers during a ceremony at Italy Today on Main Street. Brian Hadley was elected president and Luis Arrojas was chosen as vice president. Sandy Menesses was elected recording secretary, Karrisa Lao is the new corresponding secretary and Jim Hamilton was selected the club’s treasurer. Board members include Alex Castroman, Alex Rodriguez,
Rigo Cabrera, Stephanie Rugama, Javier Zapata and Danny DeVarona. As the new president, Hadley said his plans for the Optimist Club includes working with the town to get Miami Lakes Optimist Park renovated and work with the town and residents to offer more programs and scholarships for kids. Hadley, 36, also said he plans on increasing membership for the organization, which has about 44 members.
Immediately after he was elected president, Hadley said he created a membership committee to help increase membership by sponsoring membership drives. Hadley, a Miami Lakes resident who coaches the 10U Yankees, said the group is seeking to add at least 15 members by the end of this year. “The plan is what it can do for them and what they can do for the Optimist Club,” Hadley said.
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Main Street Players hold auditions for Clark Gable Slept Here on Nov. 6 and 7
The Main Street Players is holding auditions for Clark Gable Slept Here, by Michael McKeever, directed by John Ferry. Performance dates are Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays on February 2 to 18, 2018. Audition dates are scheduled for Monday, November 6 and Tuesday, November 7 from 7 to 10 p.m., with callbacks, if necessary, on Wednesday, November 8 from 7 to 10 p.m. All auditions, callbacks and showtimes will take place at the Main Street Playhouse, 6766 Main St. in Miami Lakes. Clark Gable Slept Here is a dark comedy that is two doors short of a farce. This fast-paced play is a peek behind the curtain of life in the Hollywood fast lane. The play takes place in a suite at the classic hotel Chateau Marmont on the night of the Golden Globe Awards. What transpires is a bleak, tragic and unapologetically hilarious look at what the movers and shakers of Tinsel Town are willing and able to do in order to keep and preserve their secrets and the
status quo of the Hollywood mystique and lifestyle. Actors will be compensated for their performance. Those wishing to audition must bring a recent headshot and updated resume, a comic monologue one to two minutes long, be prepared to read from the script, professional attire, knowledge of the play, and ages within the ranges of the characters they are auditioning for. Additionally actors must note any foreseeable conflicts during the rehearsal process. Characters: • JARROD “HILLY” HILLIARD (Male, 40’s – 50’s) Hollywood mover and shaker, Super-Agent/Manager • MORGAN WRIGHT (Female, 30’s – 40’s) Smart and gorgeous Hollywood “Fixer” • GAGE HOLLAND (Male, 30’s) A hotel manager • ESTELLA (Female, 20’s) A hotel maid – MUST speak Spanish. • TRAVIS (Male, 20’s) A male prostitute – This role requires partial nudity.
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Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs that are available for the public during November: For Children and Families: Movies and Stories for Kids – Enjoy watching some of our favorite movies with your family and friends. Call for visit branch for movie listings. Presented by the Town of Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board at 3 p.m. on Wednesdays, November 1, 8 and 15. Talking is Teaching. Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers en dos idiomas – Join the branch for bilingual stories, songs and activities for toddles. Best for ages 18 months to 3 years old. Space is limited. Scheduled for 11 a.m. on Thursdays, November 2, 9 and 16. Paws to Read – This reading program aims to improve the literacy skills of children through the assistance of therapy dogs who serve as literacy mentors. Bring a book or choose one from the branch collections at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 11. STEM Saturdays – Dissect an eyeball. For ages 5 to 15 years old. Questions? Contact stemssaturday@gmail.com. Scheduled at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 4. Chess Club – Sharpen skills
by playing other fans of this classic game. Scheduled at 3 p.m. on Wednesdays, November 8, 15, 22 and 29. Homeschool Science Class – Learn how to create different science projects. Space is limited so contact branch to register. Meets at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 15. Science in the City – Enjoy hands-on lessons infused with experiments to spark interest in STEM. Each new lesson builds upon the previous lesson. For ages 8-18 years old. Space is limited so contact branch to register. Meets at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 18. Library Lego Club – Let imagination run wild to build and create with LEGO. All ages welcome at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 25. For Teens: Dungeons and Dragons Club - Play this fantasy role playing game and create your own adventure. For ages 13 and up at 5:30 p.m. on Mondays, November 6, 13, an 20. Teen Club Presents: STEAM CRAFT - Discover Foldscopes, a portable and versatile microscope made mostly out of paper that magnifies the wonders of the microscopic world without the bulk of conventional research microscopes. Space is limited. Contact branch to regis-
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MIAMI LAKES BRANCH LIBRARY hosted an Interactive Music for Babies therapy program in October where a certified therapist guided parents on how to use music at home with their children.
Miami Lakes Veterans Committee seeks donations for troop care packages
Miami Lakes Veterans Committee urges residents to help give back to the men and women who serve overseas. Operation: Care and Comfort will provide care packages for holiday delivery to troops. The Veterans Committee will be collecting donated items and hand written cards and letters of encouragement until Thursday, November 30 at the first-floor reception desk at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street. Recommended donation items include: Snacks, Food and Treats Individually wrapped candy, chewing and bubble gum, mints. Small packages of nuts, seeds, pretzels, cookies, chips, Cracker Jacks, Corn Nuts, fruit snacks and fruit leather.
Trail mix, energy and protein bars, breakfast and granola bars, nut bars, instant oatmeal, Kraft Easy Mac, ramen and Cup a Noodles. Powdered, sweetened drink mixes, ground or instant coffee, tea bags, hot chocolate, cider mix, sugar, sweetener, Coffee Mate and condiment packets. Personal, Hygiene and Toiletries – Hotel/travel sized gel deodorant, shampoo, lotion, toothpaste and mouthwash, toothbrushes, dental floss and lip balm. Disposable razors, eye and nose drops, unscented baby wipes, wet wipes, small hand sanitizer, razors and blades. Kleenex packets, Q-tips, antifungal cream, bandaids, foot powder and sunscreen. For Females – Hair bands, clips, bobby pins, tampons, maxi and mini pads, oil free face cleaners, makeup remover, nail kits, mascara and makeup. Miscellaneous - AAA and AA batteries, pens, pencils, blank greeting cards and stationary, stickers, disposable cameras, AT&T phone cards.
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TRICK-OR-TREATERS in all sorts of costumes, ages 6-12, visited The Graham Companies, Shula’s Hotel, and Shula’s Athletic Club on October 27 as part of a trick-or-treat event set up by The Graham Companies and Touching Miami With Love. Touching Miami With Love is an organization that provides opportunities to the Overtown and West Homestead communities including sports, entrepreneurial projects, art, life skills, literacy and tutoring. The Graham Companies provided Halloween bags and stops at each department for the children to receive candy. The day ended with lunch provided for all the kids at Shula’s Athletic Club.
Miami Lakes Zonta Club accepts Earhart Scholarship applications
The Zonta Club of Miami Lakes is offering a $250 scholarship to a young woman currently enrolled in an accredited Florida PACE High School program. The purpose of the scholarship is to improve the “Status of Women” consistent with the mission of Zonta, and to honor fellow Zontian Amelia Earhart’s accomplishments. Applicants must demonstrate a superior academic record at a recognized Florida PACE High School with accredited courses leading to college studies as verified by official transcripts.
M-D College sets in-state tuition for displaced students
Miami Dade College is offering in-state tuition to displaced college students from Puerto Rico, which was destroyed by back-to-back hurricanes in two weeks. To help ease the burden for college students, Miami Dade College is offering the benefit as part of its goal of providing quality education in a safe and caring environment. “As Hurricane Irma tested the strength and resilience of the South Florida community, our Miami Dade College family united as one, as it always does, to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our students, faculty and staff,” said Miami Dade College President Dr. Eduardo J. Padron.
The qualifying recipient will receive the $250 award and be honored at the Zonta Club of Miami Lakes’ January 2018 Amelia Earhart luncheon. Zonta International is a leading global organization of professionals empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy. The Zonta Amelia Earhart Scholarship program enables young women to move beyond any constraint to study and advance towards a college
level degree. Amelia Earhart Scholarship Alumnae have gone on to become astronauts, aerospace engineers, professors, and university chancellors. Many have also become members of Zonta International to support Zonta’s efforts to provide educational opportunities for women and girls around the globe. The Miami Lakes Club can be found online at www.zontamiamilakes.org.
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Cong. Mario Diaz-Balart honored at State of the Town (Continued from Page 4) Time was taken to honor U.S. Congressman Mario DiazBalart for working tirelessly to help Miami Lakes secure its own zip code and playing a major role after Hurricane Irma. Cid presented Diaz-Balart with the Key to the Town and praised him for stepping in after the U.S. Post Master General laughed at the town for requesting an independent zip code to reduce the costs of car insurance. “Congressman Diaz-Balart got involved and said he’ll take care of it,” Cid said. “After an investigation, legislation was filed and passed in the House but because it was a presidential election year, it stalled in the Senate. But with the leadership of Diaz-Balart and U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, it’s on its way to the Senate and we are in good hands and on our way to an independent zip code.” Cid said Diaz-Balart arrived in Miami Lakes immediately after Hurricane Irma and offered his assistance.
He made sure FEMA reimburses Miami Lakes 90 percent of the $2 million it spent for the damage the Category 3 storm caused in the town. “I have the honor of awarding you the highest honor with the Key to the Town,” Cid said. Diaz-Balart said he’s privileged to work for Miami Lakes in Washington but the real credit goes to Cid, council members and volunteers who make his job easier. “The work and job you do is well done for the rest of the state and in the nation,” Diaz-Balart said. “The residents are blessed to have you working for the betterment of the town.” Miami Lakes resident Nancy Rogers, a member of the town’s Elderly Affairs Committee, was also honored, as she was named Volunteer of the Year, while Gloria Rodriguez was named Miami Lakes’ town Employee of the Year. “A lot of people deserve this more than me but I really appreciate it,” said Rodriguez.
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Miami Lakes Economic Development Committee announced the winners of the inaugural “Best of Miami Lakes” awards. The winners are: Best Cafe: Vicky Bakery Best Lunch Spot: Casavana Best Dinner Restaurant: Anacapri Italian Kitchen & Wine Best Retailer: Blacc Boutique Best Hair/Nail Salon, Barber Shop, Spa, etc.: Shula’s Spa Best Doctor, Dentist, Therapist, etc.: Miami Lakes Dental Associates Best Accounting Firm, Law Office, Consultant, Brokerage Firm, etc.: The Keyes Company. The committee thanked residents who showed their support for the local business community by submitting their selections for the awards. The winning businesses will be recognized on Small Business Saturday November 25, at the annual Festival of Lights Ceremony on Main Street. Small Business Saturday is celebrated each year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving and encourages people across the country to support small local businesses. The Town encourages shoppers to use #iheartmiamilakes #shopsmall on all social media outlets to display local pride.
Hialeah Woman’s Club sets Thanksgiving feast Nov. 8 The General Federation of Woman’s Clubs - Hialeah invites the community to a Thanksgiving Feast and Bunco on Wednesday, November 8 at the clubhouse located at 525 West 1 Avenue in Hialeah. The feast will be from noon until 3 p.m. The event is open to men and women, young and old. The feast will be a full Thanksgiving meal with all the trimmings for just $6 per person. This will also include an afternoon of fun and laughter as everyone plays Bunco. Door prizes will be awarded and there will be a 50/50 drawing. All proceeds will go toward the Hacienda Girls Ranch in Melbourne, Florida that houses girls 14-17 years old as a foster group home and emergency
shelter, and women 18-23 as a transitional home. These girls and women have experienced great challenges including human trafficking, psychiatric diagnoses, drug and alcohol abuse, health issues, and selfharm. Throughout the years the GFWC Florida Clubs have continued to contribute funds to the Hacienda. With increasing expenses, the GFWC of Hialeah hopes the community will participate in the Thanksgiving Feast to fund upkeep, maintenance, three meals a day, a bed, and education. For more information contact the club at gfwcwomansclubofhialeah@yahoo.com or call president Barbara Hassall at 305-469-4499.
Miami Lakes resident Erika Castroman doubles up on holiday gifts for homeless
Last year, Miami Lakes resident Erika Castroman came up with the perfect idea to help homeless people during the Christmas holiday season. She passed out 50 backpacks filled with washcloths, combs, hair brushes, toothpaste, tooth brushes, hand sanitizers, deodorant and small non perishable food in the Downtown Miami area. Her crusade was so successful, she decided to make it an annual event, as she’s preparing to hand out 100 backpacks on Christmas day filled with items of hygiene and food such as granola and fruit bars, goldfish and individual cereal cups and fruit juices. Last Christmas, Castroman, a star softball player at St. Thomas University and product of the Miami Lakes Optimist Club, was on her way to her rel-
ative’s house to celebrate the holidays when she spotted homeless people wandering around the streets or sleeping under the facades of buildings. The backpacks she had for presents for her family members, she decided to give them to the destitute people to help lift their spirits. She was able to accomplish her goal with the help of local businesses and residents, who donated the money to fill the backpacks with those items and food. Passing out 100 or more backpacks to the homeless would be a great Christmas present for Castroman. The Miami Lakes Sports Shop, 6763 Main Street, which is among the sponsors, is the drop off point for donations. For more information, call 305557-0356.
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Miami Lakes resident and business owner Jay Marin named to NALI position
The National Association of Legal Investigators (NALI) announced the election of Region III director Jay Marin of Miami Lakes. Marin started his term on September 1. NALI is the premier association for investigators, specifically those who gather evidence admissible in court. The work done by the legal investigator in preparing a case for trial is indispensable to the competent and successful trial attorney. Most U.S. law firms employ one or more legal investigator. Marin’s Specialized Investigations Consultants business, based in Miami Lakes, is a professional investigation company founded, owned and operated by current and retired law enforcement professionals. “As Region III director, I look forward to communicating with members about NALI programs, meetings, membership participation and recruitment,” Marin said. In his role as NALI Region III director, he will communicate with members in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
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Pace football team on a mission to win District title
Monsignor Edward Pace has set the stage for a big district game following a blowout victory last week against Keys Gate, 49-0. The Spartans (6-2, 2-1) face Belen Jesuit (5-2, 4-0) in a key district match on Friday, November 3. Mater Academy blew out Westland Hialeah, 40-6, as the Lions’ defense kept the Wildcats (0-9) winless on the regular season. The Lions (5-4, 5-3) face off against Norland (5-3, 2-2) on Friday November 3. Norland is coming off a big victory last week against powerhouse Northwestern. Hialeah Miami Lakes picked up its first win of the regular season, defeating Miami Beach, 20-18, as the Trojans players
celebrated on the field as if they won the district championship. Hialeah Miami Lakes scored 12 points in the fourth quarter to seal the victory, and its defense stopped Miami Beach (1-7) on its final two possessions of the game. The Trojans face district foe and neighborhood rival Hialeah (3-5, 2-3) on Saturday, November 4, when both teams battle for the annual T-Trophy. Krop scored six points in the fourth quarter to take the lead and sealed the victory against American, 12-8. American took a two point lead at the half but failed to score in the final two quarters. The Patriots (2-6-1, 14) face defending state champion Carol City (5-2, 2-1) on Thursday, November 3.
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The Town of Miami Lakes, homeowners associations, professional and volunteer groups have scheduled meetings during November:
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Youth Activities Task Force Nov. 1 Cultural Affairs Com. Nov. 2 Town Council Meeting Nov. 7 Elderly Affairs Com. Nov. 8 Education Adv. Board Nov. 9 Planning & Zoning Board Nov. 14 Neigh. Improv. Com. Nov. 16
7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center 8:30 am M.L. Opti. Club H. 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center 6:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center
Homeowners Organizations Loch Lomond November 1 6:30 pm MLOP Lake Carol November 2 7:30 pm MCCC Lake Elizabeth November 6 7:00 pm MCCC Loch Lomond East November 8 7:00 pm MCCC Lake Cynthia November 8 7:30 pm MCCC Royal Palm Estates November 9 7:00 pm MCCC Windmill Gate November 9 7:00 pm MCCC Loch Ness November 13 7:30 pm MCCC Silvercrest South November 14 7:00 pm MCCC Cypress Villas November 14 6:30 pm MCCC Serenity Point November 15 7:00 pm MCCC Royal Oaks November 15 7:30 pm MCCC Regatta Pointe November 16 7:00 pm MCCC Gramercy Park November 16 7:30 pm MCCC Loch Andrews November 20 7:00 pm MLOP Loch Isle November 20 7:00 pm MLOP Lake Glen Ellen November 21 7:30 pm MCCC Villa Vizcaya November 22 7:30 pm MCCC Anchorage November 23 7:00 pm MCCC Lake Sandra November 23 7:30 pm MCCC Fountain Park November 27 7:30 pm MCCC Lake Martha November 28 6:30 pm MCCC Loch Lomond West November 28 7:30 pm MCCC Miami Lakes Clubs, Professional & Volunteer Groups M.L. Garden Club Mon. Nov. 27 7:00 pm MCCC M.L. Bridge Club Mondays 11:30 am MCCC MLCA Bridge Club Thursdays 11:00 am MCCC M.L. Quilting Club Tuesdays 11:15 am MCCC M.L. Kiwanis 2nd/4th Thurs 6:30 pm Pamper.Chef M.L. Toastmasters 1st/3rd Tues. ML Educ. Center M.L. Lions Club 1st/3rd Tues, 7:00 pm Bev. Hills.
MCCC: Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Ave. RACC: Robert Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Ave. MLOP is Miami Lakes Optimist Park, 6411 N.W. 162 Street MLYC is Miami Lakes Youth Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive E. MLPW is Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue
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The Town of Miami Lakes has scheduled the following classes and recreation activities during October:
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Archery Youth [$] Ages 7-10 Mondays 4:00 pm MLOP Archery Juniors [$] Ages 11-17 Fridays 4:30 pm MLOP Ballet 1 Ages 5-7 Mondays 4:30 pm MCCC Ballet 2 Ages 7-9 Mondays 5:30 pm MCCC Ballet 3 Ages 9-11 Wednesdays 4:30 pm MCCC Ballet 4 Ages 11-16 Wednesdays 5:30 pm MCCC Bricks4Kidz [$] Ages 5-12 Mondays 6:15 pm MYLC Code Explorers [$] Ages 4-5 Thursdays 2:30 pm MLOP Code Explorers Electrical Engineering [$] Ages 8-10 Thursdays 3:30 pm MLOP Code Explorers [$] Ages 5-10 Tuesdays 3:30 pm MLOP Code Explorers for Homeschoolers [$] Ages 5-10 Tuesdays 9:00 am MLOP Guitar & Violin [$] Ages 7-12 Wednesdays 4:30 & 5:30 pm MLOP
Hook a Kid on Golf [$] Ages 7-12 Wednesdays 4:00 pm Shula’s GC Jazz 1 Ages 5-7 Tuesdays 4:30 pm MCCC Jazz 2 Ages 7-9 Tuesdays 5:30 pm MCCC Jazz 3 Ages 9-11 Thursdays 4:30 pm MCCC Jazz 4 Ages 11-16 Thursdays 5:30 pm MCCC Just Run Ages 5-14 Tues.Thurs. 4:30 pm MLPW Keyboard Class Ages 8-17 Thursdays 6:00 pm MLYC Martial Arts Tots Ages 6-8 Mon./Wed. 4:30 pm MCCC Martial Arts Beginners Ages 7-9 Mon.Wed. 5:30 pm MCCC Martial Arts Intermediate Ages 8-10 Tues./Thurs. 4:30 pm MCCC Martial Arts Advanced Ages 11-16 Tues./Thurs. 5:30 pm MCCC Open Hang Nights (Themed Nights) Ages 11-17 Select Wed./Fri. 6:00 pm MLYC Preteen Fitness [$] Ages 10-14 Mondays 4:30 pm MLPW Start Smart Basketball [$] Ages 3-5 Wednesdays 3:30 pm MLOP YMCA After School Care [$] Ages K-8th Grade 2:00 to 6:00 pm RACC YMCA After School Care [$] Ages K-8th Grade 2:00 to 6:00 pm MLYC
(Adult Programs) Adult Archery [$] 18+ Mondays Boot Camp by Fit Like Me Miami [$] T/Th 18+ Boot Camp by Fit Like Me Miami [$] S 18+ Open Play Dominoes Mon. to Fri. 18+ Line Dancing 18+ Tues./Thurs. Painting 1 18+ Fridays Painting 2 18+ Fridays Painting 3 18+ Wednesdays Spanish Advanced Conversational 18+ Mon./Wed. Spanish Intermediate 18+ Tues./Thurs. Yoga 1 18+ Mon./Wed. Yoga 2 [$] 18+ Tues./Thurs. Yoga in the Park 18+ Saturdays
5:00 pm MLOP 6:30 pm MLPW 10:00 am MLPW 6:30 pm RACC 11:00 am MCCC 9:00 am MCCC 12:30 pm MCCC 10:00 am RACC
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(55+ Senior Programs) Arts & Crafts Mon. (Ages 55+) 12 noon MCCC Computers (English) T/Th (Ages 55+) 9 & 11:15 am MCCC Computers (Spanish) M/W (Ages 55+) 9 & 11:00 am MCCC Knitting/Crocheting T/Th (Ages 55+) 1:00 pm MCCC Sewing T/Th (Ages 55+) 1:30 pm MCCC Tai Chi Mon.-Th. (Ages 55+) 9:00 am MCCC MCCC: Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Ave. RACC: Robert Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Ave. MLOP is Miami Lakes Optimist Park, 6411 N.W. 162 Street MLYC is Miami Lakes Youth Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive E. MLPW is Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue Shula’s GC is Shula’s Golf Club, 7601 Miami Lakes Drive
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Mater Lakes Academy’s Cross Country team is making their mark this season with an invitation to compete in this year’s Districts meet that took place Thursday, October 26. Recently, runners have medaled in the Junior Orange Bowl Invitational and the South Florida Small School Invitational. The cross country team is under the direction of Ismael Gonzalez and Jose Morales. On Friday, October 13, at the
Junior Orange Bowl Invitational, the following students placed in the top 25 of the meet: Angelo Gómez, Valentina Consuegra, Carolyn Berroto, and Ryan Workman. On Friday, October 20, at the South Florida Small School Invitational, the following students were placed in the top 40 of the meet: Alejandro Perez, Luis Marca, Evan Cortes, Jayden Medina, Danny Morales, Ryan Workman, Jose Chio,
Brandan Almonte, Andres Triana, Valentina Consuegra, Isabella Santiago, Enya Morrera, and Sundip Singh. “We are very proud overall of our Athletic programs at Mater Lakes, but, we are wowed with what our Cross Country team has been able to do this season,” said principal Rene Rovirosa. For more information, visit the school’s website at www.materlakes.org.
Hialeah Miami Lakes High swimmer Jocelyn Ruiz wins two district championships
Hialeah Miami Lakes sophomore Jocelyn Ruiz won the district championship in the 100 yard butterfly and 100 yard backstroke for the Trojans’ swimming and diving team last week at Ransom Everglades High School. It was Ruiz’s second district championship in both events in individual competition. This year, she competed against swimmers from Doral Academy, Mater Academy and Westland. Ruiz will compete in the regional, which starts November 4 at Florida Gulf
Coast University in Fort Meyers, against 48 top-ranked student-athletes in both swimming events. Last year, she was the regional runner-up and a state qualifier. “She’s hard working, dedicated and pretty much is everything a coach expects from a student-athlete,” said Hialeah Miami Lakes swimming and diving head coach Frank Rocha. Ruiz, who’s enrolled in HML’s iPrep Magnet program with a 3.6 GPA, also will compete in the 200 meter relay and 200 freestyle relay at the regionals.
MATER LAKES ACADEMYʼS cross country team members have had a successful season. HML champion swimmer Jocelyn Ruiz is pictured with swimming and diving head coach Frank Cocha.
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FIU FOOTBALL PLAYERS joined other students in bringing relief to Hurricane Irma victims in the Florida Keys
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Hurricane Irma forced Florida International University’s football team, along with more than 100 student-athletes from the college, to evacuate and they all relocated to Birmingham, Alabama. A week after the storm, which left South Florida in its path of destruction, the Panthers found themselves helping to brighten the day of some Monroe County special needs evacuees who made their way from the stormravaged Florida Keys. The Panthers joined members of the U.S. Public Health Service, and Monroe County Fire and Rescue, in assisting in
any way possible. Mostly, however, the players biggest asset was simply lifting the spirits of the evacuees, with simple conversation and taking the resident's minds off the destruction that awaits them in the Keys. During Hurricane Irma, FIU provided shelter to more than 500 Monroe County evacuees, including 139 persons with special needs. And it was not only athletes making an impact, but students and staff assisted the less fortunate as well. Jazz students, members of the FIU Marching Band and the Amernet String Quartet performed for them.
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championship this season. Sophomore Thais De Castro Andrade is among the leaders for the Lady Sharks, becoming a member of the 25 Dig Club eight times throughout the 2017 season. In addition, Andrade was named Defensive Player of the Week honors this season. Recently, sophomore Sun
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Wenting was named Player of the Week for her play during the Southern Conference Championship held at Daytona State College this past weekend. During the SoCo Tournament, Wenting averaged 4.5 kills and 4.2 digs per set (11 total) over four matches.
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By Raquel Edmundson Special to The Miami Laker Following a strong run in the regular season, the Pace High School’s girls volleyball team ended the post-season after a 30 loss to Pine Crest High School at the Class A Regional Quarterfinals on Wednesday, October 25.
While the Spartans finished 13-6 overall this season, they fought hard in the hopes for a State Championship title with wins against district opponents iMater Prep Academy, MAST Academy and Miami Edison Senior High. During the last home game on October 10, the Spartans cel-
ebrated the senior teammates at “Senior Night.” The gym at Pace High School was decorated with balloons and posters commemorating the hard work and dedication each of the eight senior players had put into making this a successful season for the Spartans.
Former HML quarterback and NFL star Rohan Davy opens Quick 6 Catering business in Baton Rouge Former NFL and Arena football quarterback Rohan Davey is showing fans not only can he cook on the football field but in the kitchen as well. The former Hialeah Miami Lakes High standout is the new owner and chef of Quick 6 Catering, an authentic Jamaican Cuisine based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Quick 6 Catering also caters to tailgate parties at LSU home games, especially against the Tigers’ SEC rivals, including Mississippi State, Alabama, and Ole Miss. Davey, a former All-American at LSU and enshrined in the Tigers’ Hall of Fame, developed
a knack for cooking in high school and dreamed of opening its own restaurant one day after he retired from playing professional football. What better business than a catering service that has become popular outside the stadium, where the Jamaican-born quarterback demonstrated some of his magic, throwing for 4,415 yards and 29 touchdowns during his college career. The New England Patriots drafted Davey in the fourth round of the 2002 NFL draft, where he backed up future Hall of Famer Tom Brady, and won two Super Bowls.
TEAM PHOTO of the Pace High School girls volleyball team after defeating Mast Academy in the District Semi-Finals on October 16 and accompanied by coaches Markia L. BrownSeetal and Kevin Alagret.
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participants are advised to mark this change in their calendars. The event will benefit the United states military veterans and their families while on hospice care. Sponsorship packages are available. For more information, call 305-351-7065 or email golf21@catholichospice.org.
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PACE GRADUATE Sage Lewis, now a FIU linebacker, is also cooking gourmet meals as a culinary arts major.
‘The Spot’ hosts bowling excursion
Miami Lakes middle and high school students are invited to join “The Spot” for a field trip to Bowlero Miami in Dolphin Mall, 11501 N.W. 12 Street, at 10 a.m. on November 4. Teens can experience Miami’s hottest new place to chill and have a ball as they “let it roll” on 32 lanes, or challenge their friends to a round of laser tag. Food and transportation will be provided to and from the Youth Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive East. Registration fee is $10.
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Florida International University sophomore linebacker Sage Lewis is not only cooking on the gridiron, but can prepare a gourmet meal in the kitchen. The 6-1, 240-pound former Pace standout loves to cook and, of course, chose culinary arts as his major. Lewis said he learned how to cook by watching the Food Channel while growing up, diligently watched world-renowned chefs dish up a variety of meals on the many different shows that the channel offers. But don’t mistake his culinary talent for tenderheartedness; he’s always hungry on the football field and can taste the intensity he brings to the team when he crushes the competition. “I love hitting people,” he said. “When I first came to FIU, I was the hit dummy.” But under the tutelage of senior linebackers Treyvon Williams and Anthony Went, Lewis’ new recipe for success on the college level has earned him a spot on the Panthers’ linebacking corps this season. Lewis is fourth on the team in tackles with 30 behind Williams (39) and Went (36) and safety Bryce Canada (32). He may have taught himself how to cook but the lessons on the football field are paying off and may start later this season or next season. "Sage makes plays," said FIU defensive coordinator and line-
backers coach Brent Guy. "One that jumps out at me is when they ran the reverse at Rice and he got a tackle for a loss on it. They ran a screen one time and he set the edge for us. He feels things naturally like screen plays and reverses that a lot of guys would be running wild trying to get to the front side. He can see that stuff happening which is a natural ability. I haven't taught him that." The Panthers are 4-2 (2-1 CUSA) this season under first year coach Butch Davis, including an upset victory over Tulane as the Panthers’ defense held the Green Wave to 10 points. Lewis recorded 5 tackles in the game. Before running through the tunnel at Riccardo Silva Stadium, Lewis left his mark at Pace under head coach Mario Smith. He was named Class 4A First-Team All-State player in 2014, First Team All-Dade County, and he finished the 2014 season with 105 tackles and eight sacks. He also recorded more than 100 tackles for his second-consecutive season and registered 125 tackles during his junior season. FIU recruited Lewis and after he was redshirted his freshmen year, he played in 11 games and registered 27 tackles (11 solo) with 2.5 tackles for loss and one quarterback hurry.
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Mater Lakes’ volleyball team undefeated in district play, loses regional playoff
MATER LAKES ACADEMY girl’s volleyball team fell to Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna, 3-0, in a 5A regional quarterfinal game last week. Chaminade-Madonna (18-8) faced Pine Crest (16-1, 5-0) on November 1 in a regional semifinal match-up. Mater Lakes Academy won the District 15-5A championship by defeating Monsignor Edward Pace in straight sets, the first district title for the Lady Bears and their first undefeated season in district play.
St. Thomas men’s soccer team captures second Sun Conference championship
St. Thomas University men’s soccer team, (9-1-1, 8-0 TSC) recently clinched their second consecutive regular season Sun Conference championship as the Bobcats continued their dominant run through the Sun Conference with a 3-0 win over host Webber International (2-81, 0-6-1 TSC), followed by a victory over Johnson and Wales. The latter victory marked the eighth regular season Sun Conference championship for St. Thomas with the last regular season title coming in 2012. Federico Moronell and Jon Quintana each scored goals for the Bobcats. The scoring was opened up by Moronell, early
on in the match in the 11th minute, the goal was his team leading 12th of the season. Just before the halftime whistle the Bobcats netted another goal, this time from Quintana, his third of the season off an assist from Danny Martinez, which was his third. Goalkeeper Connor Christie recorded another clean sheet for his efforts in net, only needing two saves behind the strong defense of the Bobcats. STU has now outscored conference opponents 29-2 with five shutouts through its seven conference games played this season.
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Miami-Dade School Board honors Mater Academy for Gold STEAM designation
DURING a Miami-Dade County Public School Board meeting in October, Mater Academy was recognized as a Gold STEAM designated school. Mater Academy was honored for meeting the designations in carrying out the primary goal of promoting STEAM and STEM education, encouraging ongoing growth and performance, and integration among its disciplines. The school designation criteria includes, STEM competitions, professional development, partnerships, equality and accountability. In addition, the STEAM designated school helps strengthen science, mathematics, visual and performing arts, accelerated and career and technical programs.
Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy opens process for new student applications
The application process has started for acceptance into Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy, a full Magnet Program with a focus on Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The school invites dedicated and eager students from 5th-10th grade to apply at www.mast3.com up until the deadline on January 15, 2018. Students at Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy focus on extensive learning in the areas of Life Science, Natural Science and Computer Science. Every student has the opportunity to work on their own genuine research projects and operate real science labs on a daily basis. Each school year, students in grades 8-11 are exposed to a triple dose of science through their traditional science class, a research class and a class dedicated to science labs. Students are also exposed to critical thinking through the extensive study of the nature of science, mathematics, and technology. Scientific inquiry is the foundation of learning as students apply their skills to real life research. To learn more, visit www.mast3.com and visit the school’s annual showcase scheduled for Thursday,
November 30 at 6 p.m. The showcase will provide future students and parents with the opportunity to learn about the programs and meet the teachers. For more information or a personal tour of the campus contact the school at 305-557-5931.
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Earlier this school year the State of Florida released the names of students who scored a perfect score on the Florida State Assessments and in the End of Course Exams. On Friday, October 13, the administration at Mater Lakes Academy took eight of its students out to a special lunch at Carrabba’s Italian Grill to recognize them for their outstanding achievement in receiving perfect scores in the FSA and EOC exams in the 2016-2017 school year. Jonathan Olive and Matthew Pineiro, were awarded a perfect score in the FSA Grade 6 Mathematics exam. Olivia Motha received a perfect score in the FSA Grade 7 Mathematics exam. For the Civics EOC Exam, Micah Clarke and Giovanni Galvis earned perfect scores. For the Grade 8 Science Exam both Kevin Garcia and Jason Alonso earned perfect scores. Robert Merkel was awarded a perfect score in the U.S. History EOC Exam. “This has become one of our favorite traditions at Mater Lakes Academy. It is an honor to recognize these students’ outstanding effort and accomplishment in their exams,” said principal Rene F. Rovirosa. For more information, visit the school’s website at www.materlakes.org.
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STUDENTS from Mater Lakes Academy are pictured along with assistant principal Marjorie Enriquez (far left, back row) and principal Rene Rovirosa (center). Students were (from left, back row) Kevin Garcia, Micah Clarke, Robert Merkel, Jason Alonso; (front row) Matthew Pineiro, Giovanni Galvis, Jonathan Olive, and Olivia Motha.
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Free smartphones and student internet access thanks to Sprint’s ‘1Million Project’
Sprint’s “1Million Project” was designed to help one million high school students in the U.S. who do not have Internet access at home reach their full potential by giving them devices and free high-speed Internet access. In Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), Sprint will distribute 14,000 free wireless devices and service to participating M-DCPS students for up to four years while they attend high school. Through the program students can receive a free smartphone, tablet, or hotspot device. A total of 3 GB per month of free highspeed LTE data while on the Sprint network and unlimited data is available at 2G speeds if the usage exceeds 3 GB in a month. Those that receive a smartphone will receive free hotspot capability and unlimited domestic calls and texts while on the Sprint network. Additionally “Sprint Guardian,” a free content filter solution on the network designed to block access to content deemed harmful to minors as required by the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) will also be included. More than 200 students in MDCPS received wireless devices, tutorials, device set-up, and a help-desk for students at the device distribution that took place on Thursday October 6 at William H. Turner Technical Arts High School.
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Miami Lakes Educational Center’s newspaper, The Harbinger, attended the Florida International University event Journalism Day which brings together journalism programs from across the county for a day of workshops, lectures, and hands-on activities alongside professional journalists, broadcasters, photographers, and professors. The Harbinger newspaper at
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MLEC is led by Editor-in-Chief Alexandra Reboredo and Managing Editor Sabine Joseph and the advisor is teacher Neyda Borges. The staff participated in various competitions at the event including three on-the-spot writing competitions for news, features and creative writing where students write on the keynote’s speaker’s address and a short interview that follows.
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This year’s speaker was Lauren Pastrano of CBS-4 News. MLEC students placed in all three competitions with first place for feature writing going to Valeria Bula, and second place to Luis Mila. For news writing third place went to Devin Dubon and for creative writing first place went to Sabine Joseph.
MIAMI-DADE SCHOOL BOARD member Perla Tabares Hantman hosted a Teen Driver event at Westland Hialeah Senior High School on October 17 to bring awareness of the dangers of distracted driving, including texting while driving. This is one of Hantman’s safety initiatives encouraging parents, young drivers, lawmakers and educators to work together to change risky driving behaviors. Hantman is pictured with students at the event along with the school’s mascot.
Open enrollment period for 380 Magnet Programs is available to January 15 Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ enrollment period for magnet programs across the school district is currently underway. Applications will be accepted through Monday, January 15. In addition to the many exciting programs that were offered last year, parents and students will be able to choose from new and innovative magnet programs that were created for the 2017-2018 school year. Magnet programs offer unique thematic strands of study that focus on students’ special interests, talents, and abilities for all grade levels. The offerings this year include new magnet programs in the areas of Robotics, Digital Marketing, Mobile Application Development, Coding, Cybersecurity, Zoology, Botany, as well as Design, Animation & Gaming. The magnet application sys-
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By Raquel Edmundson Special to The Miami Laker The city of Bal Harbour Village Police Department officially appointed Miguel de la Rosa as its new Police Chief on October 10. De la Rosa had been serving as Acting Chief since August, 2016, when former chief Mark Overton fell ill and passed away. Miguel along with his twin brother, the City of Coral Gables Fire Chief, Marcos de la Rosa, graduated from Pace High School in 1986. Both brothers later went on to earn their bachelor and masters degrees from Florida International University. Miguel completed his training at University of Louisville Southern Police Institute before serving the Village of Key Biscayne as well as Hialeah Police Departments. Following a 24-year career with the City of Hialeah Fire Department, in 2013 Marcos joined the Coral Gables Fire Department as Deputy Fire BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE police chief Miguel de la Rosa is Chief. In October of 2016 he was appointed to Fire Chief folpictured with his wife as he was sworn in on October 10.
CORAL GABLES fire chief Marcos de la Rosa.
lowing the retirement of Chief Marc Stolzenberg. Police Chief De la Rosa’s swearing-in ceremony was conducted by his twin brother and
the event was held at the Sea View Hotel among fellow police chiefs, law enforcement professionals, long-time Pace Alumni friends, and family.
Miami Lakes, in partnershipwith the YMCA, will be offering Teacher Planning Day and Winter Break camps at the Royal Oaks Park’s Roberto Alonso Community Center located at 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue. The Teacher Planning Day camp will be hosted from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22.
The Winter Camp will be held from Tuesday, December 26, to Friday, January 5, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., except for New Year’s Day, January 1. The camps are for children between the ages of 5 and 12 years old. To register or for information, contact the YMCA at 305-357-6622, or visit www.ymcasouthflorda.org.
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St. Thomas University senior Brandon Keller and graduate student Yanelis Madrigal were picked to participate in an internship program at the office of U.S. Senator Marco Rubio to learn first hand about the operations of the U.S. government. Yanelis, who earned an undergraduate degree from STU and is currently working toward a graduate degree in criminal justice, said the experience will strengthen her understanding of local and state politics and legal matters. “Aside from answering constituents’ calls, we also deal with a range of issues like immigration, housing and tourist ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY visas,” said Yanelis. “And graduate student Yanelis thanks to the professors at St. Madrigal. Thomas, who prepared me for
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life beyond the classroom, I have a solid foundation to build on.” Brandon, who finished his first congressional internship over the summer, has his sights set on interning at the White House. With the help of STU’s Career Services Center, he applied earlier this year and is waiting for a response. “There isn’t a day in which you do the same thing as the day before,” said Brandon, a political science major entering his senior year. “One day we’re talking to constituents, the next we’re writing memorandums that go to the Senator himself, meeting with federal and local agencies, and researching issues ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY senior Brandon Keller is affecting constituents.” pictured with U.S. Senator Marco Rubio.
M-Dade Public Schools salute Summer Youth Intern providers
Miami-Dade County Public 2, at the Miami Dade College Chase & Co., the Summer Schools recognized and cele- Wolfson Campus from 6 to 8 Youth Internship Program has brated the South Florida p.m. equipped thousands of students Summer Youth Internship ProExpanded in 2014 with a with the critical skills they need viders including the Children’s $100,000 grant from JPMorgan to succeed in their careers. Trust, Miami-Dade County, Career Source South Florida and more than 500 local business and community partners such as JetStream Federal Credit Union in Miami Lakes, that served as mentors for more than 1,700 student interns. The participants were recogwww.miamilaker.com MATER ACADEMY Science teacher Erica Martinez nized on Thursday, November (center) was honored for her community involvement with Dream in Green by the Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of South Florida, and the Miami-Dade Teacher of the Year Coalition. Martinez was recognized for her dedication to the growth of her students 6381 Miami Lakeway North, Miami Lakes 33014 academically and as engaged citizens by incorporat(Preschool Thru 6th Grade) ing service learning into her curriculum. Now accepting “STEP UP FOR STUDENTS” Scholarships
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Miami Lakes Area Houses of Worship
6250 Miami Lakes Dr. East www.GoElevateChurch.com Sunday Worship..............9, 11 & 1 PM Youth: Fridays..............................7 PM
Fulfilled Life Church Telephone 786-378-2356 Country Club Middle School 18305 N.W. 75 Place Sunday Service (Eng.)..10:30 AM
Sunrise Presbyterian Church
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M.L. Congregational Church
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18400 N.W. 68 Avenue Telephone: 305-821-5841 Worship.................................10:00 AM (Children’s Church) Servicio en Espanol...............11:30 AM
The Church of the Epiphany
15650 Miami Lakeway North Telephone: 305-558-3961 www.episcopalmiamilakes.com Sunday Eucharist...................10:30 AM Children’s Sunday School.....10:15 AM Adult Bible Study.......................11 AM Misa en Espanol......................9:00 AM Escuela Dominical................12:15 PM
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
8201 N.W. 186 Street Telephone: 305-829-0049 Spanish service.............................9 AM English service.......................12:30 PM Tuesday (Spanish).........................7 PM Wednesday (English)....................7 PM
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Meeting at Miami Lakes Middle 6425 Miami Lakeway North Telephone: 305-822-6999 Worship Service.........................10 AM
Temple Tifereth Jacob 5901 N.W. 151 Street Telephone: 305-557-2651 Call for Service Schedule
Iglesia Biblica Cristiana Español Servicios
Telephone: 305-557-1959 Sunday service........................4:00 PM Wednesday Youth....................7:30 PM 6250 Miami Lakes Drive East
Iglesia El Nuevo Comienzo
6701 Miami Lakeway South Services in Spanish Sunday service.......................12:30 PM Thursday service.....................8:00 PM
St. Andrews Lutheran Church
575 W. 68 Street Telephone: 305-821-3622 Sunday service (English)........9:00 AM Sunday service (Spanish).....10:30 AM Bible School...............................11 AM
Iglesia Cristiana Reformada Vida Nueve
5941 N.W. 176 St., Bldg. #5 Telephone: 305-244-9425 www.icrvidanueve.com
Hialeah Church of Christ
Telephone 305-558-1060 (Temporary meeting location) Shula’s Hotel (Davis Cup Room) 6842 Main Street, Miami Lakes Sunday Bible Study.................9:30 AM Sunday Worship Service.......10:30 AM Sunday Evening Service..........6:00 PM Wednesday Bible Study...........7:30 PM
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Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church
15801 N.W. 67 Avenue Telephone: 305-558-2202 Sunday services in English 9:30, 11 AM and 5:30 PM Sunday services in Spanish 8 AM, 12:45 PM and 7 PM Saturday services 8:30 AM, 5 PM Daily services 7 and 8:30 AM Confessions: Saturdays 3:30 PM
Mother of Our Redeemer Catholic Church
8445 N.W. 186 Street Telephone: 305-829-6141 Daily services (Spanish) 8:30 AM Saturday (English) 5:30 PM Saturdays (Spanish) 7 PM Sundays (English) 8 & 10:30 AM Sundays (Spanish) 9 AM, 12:30 PM, 7 PM
North Palm Baptist Church
7801 N.W. 178 Street Telephone: 305-558-2032 www.NorthpalmBaptist.org Sunday Bible Study.................9:15 AM Sunday Worship....................10:30 AM Wednesday Service..................7:00 PM
M.L. United Methodist Church
14800 N.W. 67 Avenue Telephone: 305-821-7274 www.miamilakesumc.net Traditional Worship Service.10:00 AM Contemporary Service..........11:30 AM (Child care and children’s/youth Sunday School during both services.)
New Testament Baptist Church The Gathering Place
6601 N.W. 167 Street Telephone: 305-558-4930 Sunday Service..........................11 AM Bible Study ............................9:45 AM Wednesday Bible Study...........7:00 PM Wednesday Youth Group.........7:00 PM
Orthodox Cathedral of Christ The Saviour
16601 N.W. 77 Court Telephone: 305-822-0437 Home of The Orthodox Book Center Sat. Vespers.................................6 PM Sun. Matins............................8:40 AM Sun. Liturgy...............................10 AM Sunday School & Inquirer Classes
Palm Springs United Methodist Church
5700 W. 12 Avenue Telephone: 305-821-3232 Worship Service...................10:45 AM
Voice for Jesus
Cobb Miami Lakes Theatre #11 6711 Main Street 305-818-0565 Sunday service......................10:00 AM Youth service.........................10:00 AM Children services...................10:45 AM (Nursery provided)
(Editor’s Note: All information provided by individual houses of worship. Confirm service times by telephone.
Spanish Lake Elementary School (SLE) students paid tribute to their Hispanic heritage, customs, and culture throughout the month of October in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. With a majority of SLE's student population coming from a Hispanic background, they are even more engaged in the study of how Hispanic people have positively influenced and enriched the nation with contributions. The culminating activity for the school is celebrated with a Hispanic Heritage Dress Up Day and a Food Tasting experience. The students are thankful to others who have lent a helping hand to help them and their families settle in the United States. Therefore, they actively give back through supporting The United Way Student Campaign throughout the month of October with various dress up days. Students’ favorite days this year were Ugly Tie Day, Glam Dress Up Day, Rock N Roll Dress Up, Inside Out Day, and Disney Dress Up Day.
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Marisel Gamez, a Miami Lakes resident since 2001, recently graduated from law school and passed the Florida Bar exam in September. Gamez attended the University of Florida to earn two bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and English. A longtime devoted student who excelled in high school, graduating in the top 10 percent, and also excelled in undergraduate studies, it was a natural transition to pursue a law degree at the Florida International University College of Law. Gamez graduated in May and after passing the bar exam, was officially sworn in by Senior Judge Phyllis Kotey on September 19. “I wanted to go to law school because I am committed to helping others and I believe that offering legal services contributes to being an integral part of the justice system,” Gamez said. Gamez began working as a staff attorney for the Florida Supreme Court in October. In celebration of her accomplishments, Gamez traveled to Japan and Washington, D.C.
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