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Summerfest Concert at MLUMC Back-to-School sales tax holiday runs August 2 - 6
Summerfest comes to Miami Lakes Saturday, August 10th at 7:30 pm The Symphony of the Americas, a designated Major Cultural Institution in Broward County and a performance partner with the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, presents internationally acclaimed guest artists from around the globe during July and August in its acclaimed Summerfest music festival in performances throughout Florida and the Americas. Summerfest comes to Miami Lakes for a performance at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 10 at the Miami Lakes United Methodist Church, 14800 N.W. 67 Avenue.
Summerfest traditionally features musicians and soloists from acclaimed orchestras throughout Europe including Orchestra Sinfonica di Roma, Opera Orchestra of Bulgaria, Mission Symphony Orchestra of Switzerland, Orchestra de la Suisse Romande and others, performing several styles of classical and popular music for strings, all joined in a cultural exchange by principal musicians of the Symphony of the Americas. Attendees can nourish their artistic souls under the baton of Artistic Director Maestro James Brooks-Bruzzese in the music of Hubert Parry, Vivaldi,
Humperdinck, Beethoven, Rartini,, Dvorak and Mozart. Included also is a commissioned composition by Italian composer in residence Lorezo Turchi-Floris for marimba and string orchestra. Soloists include Summerfest Concertmaster Orlando Forte of Cuba, Symphony of the Americas principal trumpet Claudio Osorio, Concertmaster of the Naples Philharmonic Glenn Basham, and acclaimed international organist Tim Brumfield, among others. The concert is free. For tickets visit www.toml.eventbrite.com.
It’s that time of year again. Get all your school supplies and school clothing tax free during the Back To Sales Tax Holday. Some of the items included are clothing, footwear and certain accessories as well as most school supplies. A complete list of eligible items can be found on the departments website at floridarevenue.com/backtoschool.
For more back to school information see page 15!
Theatre Review:
Men on Boats runs through August 11 By Megan Medina The Miami Laker Staff The Main Street Players (MSP) located at 6766 Main Street has brought a different kind of show to their theatre. In their most recent production Men on Boats you will find yourself in the summer of 1869 during an exploration of locations along the Colorado River. Unlike their usual productions, MSP has brought a different style of humor to their stage. When 10 people set out to explorem there is bound to be some differences among the group. Twist and turns throughout the play will keep you on your toes to find out what hap-
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pens next. Men on Boats was written by Jaclyn Backhaus and directed by Danny Nieves. The show will continue to run until August 11. Show days are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $30 for adults and $25 for students, seniors and military personnel. Theatre League and Industry tickets are $20 with I.D. at the door. Tickets may be purchased in advance at www.mainstreetplayers.com, or at the door an hour before show time. Please note, some language may be inappropriate for children. CAST (top row, from left) Laura Ricks, Krystal Valdes, Lorena Estevez, Amy Lee Gonzalez and Erin Wilbanks. Bottom row (from left) Trittney Huzzie, Mariana Gonzalez, Natalie Batista, Therese Callison and Lucy Nunez. Photo credit to: Dennis Lyzniak
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meeting I School budget I Top sports stories.........14 approved...........................8
I News and Notes of interest I MLEC recieves I Out of darkness event from the Town of Miami Lakes. award.......................11 ...................16 See pages.........................6 & 7
I PSN Celebrates.....29-31
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Dr. Olazabal makes return to Miami Lakes By Megan Medina The Miami Laker staff On June 7, Dr. Bertha M. Olazabal opened her office in Miami Lakes located at 5803 N.W. 151 street, suite 107. She specializes in Internal Medicine and has been practicing for over 30 years. Olazabal has always called Miami home. She graduated from Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High where she was the valedictorian in 1979. After graduation she stayed in Miami and opened her practice in Hialeah, where she was at for 29 years. Recently she decided to move her practice to Miami Lakes, she has always loved this town and it was the right time to make the move. Most of her
patients are happy with the move because the location is convenient and easier for them. Since her office is on the first floor and has plenty of parking the transition has been very smooth. Aside from her practice, Olazabal visits patients that are in nursing homes, at the hospital or at an adult living facility. She makes those visits monthly. Patients of hers that have been admitted to the hospital she checks in and treats them regularly. Olazabal wants to let Miami Lakes know that she’s back. She also stresses that everyone should have their preventive studies done once a year even if you are very healthy. Insurances cover all preventive
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studies and she urges everyone to get checked out. Dr. Olazabal sees all patients from ages 15 and up, she is also bilingual. The office is open from Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and they take all major insurances. For more info or to make an appointment call (305) 5572885. They celebrated their official grand opening event on June 26 with their family, friends and Miami Lakes Town officials.
Bovo honors Spencer The Miami-Dade County Commission recently recognized Miami Lakes resident Jessica Spencer for her efforts is raising awareness and money for Alzheimer’s disease. Spencer’s grandmother, Illeana “Nana” Merino, passed away due to Alzheimer’s complications and she was invited to a county commission meeting to speak about the Alzheimer’s Association’s Longest Day fundraising activity. “Happy to invite Jessica Spencer to speak in front of Miami Dade County Commissioners about the fundraising activity,” said Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr. who represents District 13 which includes the Town of Miami Lakes.
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David L. Snelling The Miami Laker staff Despite a concern over a gun range open to the public adjacent to a dance school for kids in an industrial area that could jeopardize their safety, the Miami Lakes Town Council approved several zoning changes requested by the applicant so the indoor facility can operate a viable business. Andy’s Shooting Range, 14000 N.W. 82 Avenue, was initially strictly a training facility for police officers and academy cadets but lawmakers approved to allow the public to use the shooting range, extended the hours of operation on the weekend and increased the noise level to eight decibels. According to Susana Alonso, the town’s senior planner, the original agreement called for zero noise from outside the facility which was approved by the Town Council in 2015. But she said that’s incon-
“A ‘0’ noise level is impossible,” she told council members at their July 16 regular meeting. Alonso said Andy Perez’s modification requests meet the town’s code and other local and state requirements to operate his business in an industrial vicinity. The shooting range is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and council members extended the hours on the weekend from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. However, Miami Lakes residents and parents for Miami Dancity Studios students, which is located next to the pistol range, raised a safety concern since most kids walk in front of the firearm facility to gain access to the school. They felt safe when only police officers used the firing range but anyone from the public, especially an inexperience gun owner, can pose a threat to the students’ well being. Ariel Martinez, whose
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daughter is a student at the dance school, said a public gun range in the Miami Lakes community is a bad idea. “People with no experience with a weapon is a concern,” Martinez said during a threehour debate. “Whenever you have the public with access to a gun range is a chemical for problems.” Martinez asked the council a question: “If you have children and grandkids, would you ask them to walk in front of a gun range? “ Yvonne Alvarez, who owns the dance school which opened in 1998 and enrolls 200 children, said she and the kids’ parents feel extremely uncomfortable with an indoor gun range that is now opened to civilians. “I don’t see how a shooting range can be open to the public in a community that has always been safe,” said Alvarez, who grew up in Miami Lakes and now lives in southwest MiamiDade. “A gun range open to the public changes everything.” The Town Council approved Andy Perez’s original zoning requests in 2015, but the configuration of the facility wasn’t suitable for his business. Council members approved nine modifications with several conditions including changing the positions of the shooting range stations. “I didn’t represent him in 2015 but he shouldn’t have agreed to these conditions,” said Javier Vazquez, Perez’s attorney. “He did everything right with the conditions approved by the council.” Vazquez, a longtime Miami Lakes resident, said his client would never jeopardize the
safety of kids and business owners in the town. He said Perez assured Miami Lakes that at least two licensed gun instructors will be on hand for customers, especially inexperienced gun owners, during the shooting range’s hours of operation. Vazquez said firearm experts will work one-on-one with people who lack the experience of shooting a gun, and the ammunition fired from a pistol only pierces the concrete wall inside the gun range, keeping people outside the facility out of harms way. “My client has procedures for customers without experience and people with concealed weapon permits to ensure the safety of the surrounding areas,” Vazquez said. “A shooting range is allowed in an industrial area and the council can’t use the existence of a school to deny his modifications.” Tucker Gibbs, a lawyer representing Raul Diaz, who owns the Organic Crop Improvement Association (OCIA) which is also near the shooting range, said changing the configuration of the facility and extending the hours of operation would further “hurt” his client’s company. He said the council approved the configuration in 2015 from east to west of the building, which causes a noise nuisance for his client, but the change from north to south would create even more noise. “That’s the issue we have tonight,” Gibbs said. “It’s disruptive to his business.” In other Town Council actioins: • Council members gave their final approval for an ordinance
that now prohibits overnight street parking for commercial vehicles within the town’s rightof-way adjacent to residential areas, parks and government buildings. • Council members gave their final approval for an ordinance to create a dockless mobility program to regulate deckles mobility programs and motorized scooters within Miami Lakes. • Council members approved a resolution for a memorandum of understanding for school based law enforcement officers with Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School. Last year in the wake of the Majorie Stoneman Douglas mass shooting, the town, as part of an agreement with the public school system, added officers at Bob Graham Education Center and Miami Lakes K-8 Center to protect students from gun violence. The agreement also included providing protection for private schools in Miami Lakes. The town has estimated the costs at $22,484 to assign a school resource officer at Our Lady of the Lakes. • Council members approved Vice Mayor Nelson Rodriguez’s proposal to name the new courtyard areas at Royal Oaks Park after Brenna Vergara. Vergara was 10 years-old when she died from a rare heart condition during dance class. Vergara has inspired several Miami Lakes regulations that require athletes and people participating in physical activities at the town’s parks and facilities get a cardiogram to detect any heart problems.
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News and Notes from the Town of Miami Lakes Town-Food and Wine honor Public Safety Committee hosts
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MIAMI LAKES FOOD AND WINE Festival organizers Lynn Matos and Giuseppe Zuozo were recognized at the recent Town Council meeting for being a finalist for Best Event of the Year and receiving an Honorable Mention presented by the Greater Miami Festivals & Events Association. Pictured (from left) Councilmembers Marilyn Ruano, Jeffrey Rodriguez and Carlos O. Alvarez, Lynn Matos, Guiseppe Zuozo, Mayor Manny Cid, Vice Mayor Nelson Rodriguez and Councilmember Luis Collazo. MIAMI LAKES PARK AND RECREATION saff received a proclamation from the Town Council naniing July NR)PA Park and Recreation Month. Pictured (from (from left) Jeremy Bajbaun, Councilmember Marilyn Ruano, Manny Martinez, DanielWaite Jose Oellana, Jessica Ferralls, Park director Daniel Angel, Councilmember Jeffrey Rodriguez, Deputy Town Manager Tony Lopez, Councilmembers Carlos O. Alvarez and Luis Collazo, Vice Mayor Nelson Rodriguez and Mayor Manny Cid.
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MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL show support for the “Furrever Friend for Lucas” campaign during the July council meeting. Pictured (from left) Councilmember Luis Collazo, the Lucas family. Counciilmembers Carlos O. Alvarez, Marilyn Ruano, Jeffrey Rodiguez and Joseh Dieguez, Vice Mayor Nelson Rodriguez and Mayor Manny Cid.
Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee (EAC) has scheduled a variety of events for senior residents during August. Lunch Bunch and Bingo Wednesdays, August 14 and 28, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. Seniors can socialize and make new friends while having fun and enjoying free nutritious lunches. Reservations are required for both events. Visit toml.eventbrite.com.
Senior Field Trip to Miami Marlins baseball game vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday, Aigist 15. For town residents only that are 55 years and above. Transportation provided to and from Marlins Ballpark. Bus will leave at 6 p.m. from Miami Lakes Optimist Clubhouse, 6411 N.W. 162 Street. Reservations available at toml.eventbrite.com.
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News and Notes from the Town of Miami Lakes Town-Budget schedules Over the next several months, the Town Council will hold workshops and meetings to discuss fiscal year 2020 budget. The budget process will be transparent and accessible to Miami Lakes taxpayers with live streaming of the proceedings on the Town’s website and Facebook page. he following meetings and workshops will be held in
Council chambers at 6601 Main Street: • August 20, 6:30 p.m. - Town Council Budget Workshop. • September 10, 6:30 p.m. - First Public Hearing and Regular Council meeting. • September 24, 6:30 p.m. Second (final) Public Hearing. • October 1 - Fiscal Year 20192010 Adopted Budget goes into effect.
Town-Youth Center events August Miami Lakes Youth Center will be hosting several fun and exciting programs for middle and high school students from 6 to 8 p.m. during August at “The Spot,” 6075 Miami Lakes Drive East. Open Hang Nights are scheduled for Wednesday, August 14 and Friday, August 30. The Youth Center is equipped with a billiard table, table tennis, indoor basketball shootout game, Microsoft Xbox One Console, Nintendo Wii, and more. Bring friends for a night of fun and games. Elementary School Open Hang Game Night is scheduled from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 28. Parents can come out with their children
ages 5 to 12 years and enjoy a game night competition where families or groups of friends go head to head in different board games and game show games. Mayor’s Back-To-School Beyblade Challenge and Family Game Night - This will be a one night for Miami Lakes families to get together to learn about Beyblades and best their Beyblade skills. Parents need to stay for the duration of the event, no drop-offs allowed. Event sponsored by Mathnasium. For more information, contact Programs coordinator Manny Martinez at thespot@miamilakes-fl.gov or 305-819-7768.
Town-VRAR program Together with Code Explorers, the Town of Miami Lakes is launching the world’s first Virtual/Augmented Reality Sustainability with Empathy curriculum for Kids in support of United Nations Sustaiinable Goals (UNSDG). In 2015, the UN General Assembly adopted a set of goals to improve quality of education, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all as part of a new sustainable development agenda. Each goal has specific targets to be achieved over the next 15 years. For the goals to be reached, everyone needs to do their part: Governments, the private sector, civil society and the general population. In April 2019, The Children’s Trust in Miami awarded Code Explorers an Innovation Grant to develop the first sustainable and emphathy curriculum to teach students to create virtual and augmented reality content and storytelling while being educated about the UN Sustainable Goals.
Code Explorers and the Town of Miami Lakes will be the pioneers introducing this program to the community. The idea is to create community engagement around local issues and advocate for change. Virtual and Augmented Reality (VRAR) is a brand new user interface unlike any other immersing a person in a digital 3D environment instead of watching on a display. Computer-generated imagery and content aim at simulating a real presence through senses (sight, hearing, touch). Augmented Reality (AR) connects digital content with the real world merging the environments and creating new narratives. In current educational environment, virtual technologies have a place of value as they make it easier for students to understand and assimilate the information they are given. It’s much more exciting for students to learn by creating virtual content such as a virtual trip below the water while reading about it.
T TOWN OF MIAMI LAKES NOTICE IS HEREWITH GIVEN that meetings of the Town Council of the Town of Miami Lakes, Florida, and its committees, have been scheduled for the following dates, times and locations.
Cultural Affairs Committee Meeting Thursday, August 1, 7:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Sunshine Meeting to discuss Franchise Fee Rate Tuesday, August 6, 7:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Youth Activities Task Force Meeting Wednesday, August 7, 7:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Education Advisory Board Meeting Thursday, August 8, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Elderly Affairs Committee Meeting Wednesday, August 14, 8:30 AM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Special Needs Advisory Board Meeting Wednesday, August 14, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Veteran Affairs Committee Meeting Thursday, August 15, 6:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Neighborhood Improvement Committee Meeting Thursday, August 15, 7:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Economic Development Committee Meeting Tuesday, August 20, 5:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Special Call Meeting to discuss Franchise Fee Rate and Resolution in support of unique Zip Code for Miami Lakes and update on 154th and 170th Street bridges Tuesday, August 20, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Town Council Budget Workshop Tuesday, August 20, 7:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Mami Lakes, Fla. Public Safety Committee Meeting Tuesday, August 27, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. In accordance with the provisions of F.S. Section 286.0105, should any person seek to appeal any decision made by the Council with respect to any matter considered at these meetings, such person will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made; which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accomodation to particpate in the proceeds should call Town Hall at (305) 364-6100, no later than (2) days prior to the proceeding for assistance. Please be advised that two or more Councilmembers may be in attendance at the above events/meetings. This Notice dated June 28, 2019 at Miami Lakes, Fla. Gina IInguanzo, Town Clerk
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Schools budget approved Town-Summer The Miami-Dade School Board tentatively approved the school district’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-2020 budget during its July budget public hearing. Once again, taxpayers will see a decrease in the millage for nonreferendum (voted) revenue from 6.504 to 6.275. Although voters overwhelmingly approved an assessment in November solely to be used for teacher salaries and school security, taxpayers will only see an estimated increase of 0.415 mills, 45 percent lower than the 0.75 they voted for at the ballot box. The primary focus of the proposed $5.4 billion budget is that of continuing to improve student achievement as well as ensuring school safety, providing for students’ mental health needs and the protection of highly effective instructional staff. “We are once again delivering a values-based budget that prioritizes students and protects our workforce,” said Superintendent of Schools Alberto M. Carvalho. “Through the efforts of our visionary School Board and our financial team, the state-mandated and Board-controlled tax rates will be lower than last year’s, yet there will be increases to average teacher salaries, spending on safety and security, and
counseling and other mental health services.” Through the newly available revenue approved by the voters in the November referendum, the investment in safety and security of students will increase by $29 million, ensuring that a police officer will be present at every school. Proportional revenue from Safe Schools will be given to charter schools. More than $1 million will be allocated to increased counseling and mental health services. This budget increases teacher salaries by $211 million, resulting in an increase in the average teacher salary of more than 15 percent to above the national average and potentially the highest in the state. An additional $16 million will be made available for collective bargaining opportunities to increase non-referendum supported salaries. Additionally, affordable employee health care will be maintained. The Miami-Dade County School Board will hold the final public hearing and adopt the FY 2019-2020 budget on September 4, at 6 p.m., in the auditorium of the School Board Administration Building, 1450 N.E. 2 Avenue in Miami.
Camps
Registration for Miami Lakes summer camps in partnership with the YMCA is still open and camps will be open until August 16. Dance Camp provides learning different modalities of dance. Sports Camp helps young athletes have a quality sports experience as coaches train and develop campers to be strong, contributing team players on and off the field. Adventure Camp lets campers make friends, have fun, get active and discover who they are and what they can achieve. Camps are open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for ages 5-15 (4-year-olds must turn 5 before September 1). Camps are held at Royal Oaks Park, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue. Cost: Dance and Sports ($160 per week), Adventure ($135 per week), a $50 registration fee is not included. Financial assistance is available. For more information, contact YMCA Camp/Site Director at 786-370-7315.
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Town-Mayor’s Havana Gala HML republican club The office of Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid will host the 2019 Mayor’s Charity Hava na Night Gala on September 21, 7:30 p.m. at the Roberto Alonso Community Center 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue. This elegant and exciting event will feature food, music and entertainment transporting attendees to a night in 1957 Havana. The Gala will benefit the Town’s Special Needs Advisory
Board whose mission is to create a model town for inclusion for individuals with special needs and connect these individuals with existing programs, sevices and events. Sponsor tickets are $1000 which includes exclusive sponsorship of a casino table, company name on the table, company name mentioned in all promotions, two tickets to the event, open bar, unlimited food, music and casino tickets for
entertainment purposes only. Individual tickets are $150 each which includes open bar, unlimited food, music and casino tickets for entertainment purposes. Attire is black tie and attendees must be 21 years and older. For individual tickets and sponsorship packages, visit https://bit.ly.2FplMc6. For more information, contact the Mayor’s assistant Joseph Sosa at sosaj@miamilakes-fl.gov.
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On June 15, the Hialeah Miami Lakes Republican Club presented it’s first ever Gala Dinner. Club president Dr. Juan Barek and board members would like to thank congressman Mario Diaz-Ballart, Mayor Manny Cid and Gabriel Nash, owner of Trattoria Pampered Chef for making the Gala a success. Pictured at the Gala (from left) Jason Pulido (vice president) Nash, Cid, Sarah Barkek (secretary), Juan Barek, Pedro Fiallo (special events chairman), Diaz-Ballart and Brando Diaz (special events vice chairman).
Mayor’s Cafe features a Pop-Up The Food-E has teamed up with Mayor’s Cafe Miami Lakes to bring some of Miami’s most popular restaurants to Miami Lakes for one night only. First up - The Food-E presents Sanguich De Miami at the Mayor’s Cafe from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, August 15, or until the sandwiches run out. The event will feature Miami’s best Cuban Sandwich plus other favorites found on the Sanguich De Miami menu at their brick and mortar location in Little Havana. Owners Danny and Rosa are crafting some of the best
Cuban sandwiches all made from scratch down to the ham, pork, mustard and pickles just to name a few. The Food-E is really Nick Pena, a Miami Lakes resident for over 10 years and a close friend of Mayor Manny Cid for many years. The Food-E, Cid and the team at Mayor’s Cafe have worked closely together to make this event come to life. More pop-ups will be announced for the Mayor’s Cafe at a later date but in the meantime, follow The Food-E on Instagram for all the updates at @thefoode.
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MLEC Principal Lourdes Diaz, Miami-Dade School Board Miami Spice is back! Shula’s Steak 2 located at 6842 Main Street, is participating in this two-month Chairwoman Perla Tabares Hantman and North Region long event. Miami Spice runs from August 1 - September 30 with special menus. All participating Superintendent Jose Bueno restaurants offer a $39 3-course dinner menu. For more info call (305) 820-8047 or visit www.shuThe Academy of 39 states, the District of lassteak2ml.com Information Technology at Columbia and the US Virgin Miami Lakes Educational Center Islands. The National Academy (MLEC) received the Sanford I. Weill Academy of Excellence Foundation (NAF) is an acclaimed network of careerAward. themed academies that open The esteemed award recogIn the article concerning the doors for underserved high nizes the National Academy Town of Miami Lakes approvschool students to viable careers. Foundation (NAF) academy ing a suicide awareness event For more than 30 years, NAF has exhibiting the highest standards August 10 which appeared in the refined a proven model that profor public-private partnerships July 19 issue of the Miami The T Town own of Miami Lakes Lakes, s, homeowners associations, professional p vides young people access to for the benefit of students and is Laker, it noted that Victor Ruin August: aand nd volunteer volunteer groups groups have have scheduled scheduled meetings meetings dduring uring A ugust: industry-specific curricula, awarded annually to only one and Emily Wonk both commitwork-based learning experiNAF academy nationwide. ted suicide. Town T own o of Miami Lakes ences, and relationships with The Sanford I. Weill Only Ruin committed suiCultural Affairs Com. Aug. 1 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. G Center business professionals. NAF Academy of Excellence Award cide and Wonk was studying Sunshine Meeting to discuss discusss Franchise Fee Rate was established on the occasion academies focus on one of five Aug . 6 7:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center G aboard when council members of Weill’s 80th birthday in 2013. career themes: finance, hospitaliYouth Y oouth Activities Task Taask Force Forrce ce Meeting approved the Out of the Weill, a distinguished banker ty & tourism, information tech7 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center Aug Aug. M L Govt G Darkness event during a special Aug. 8 6:30 PM M.L. Govt. Center and financier, founded NAF in nology, engineering, and health Education Adv. Adv. Board G meeting to bring awareness to Elderly Affairs Com. Aug. 14 8:30 am M.L. Govt. G Center 1982 and the organization has sciences. suicide and mental health issues. grown to over 500 academies in Board Meeting Special Needs Advisory Boa ard The event was her idea to honor
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Classes and Recreation Calendar The Town of Miami Lakes has scheduled the following classes and recreation activities during August:
(Youth Programs) (All classes are free unless noted by [$]) Teen Open Hang Nights (Themed Nights) Ages 11-17 Select Wed./Fri. 6:00 pm MLYC Summer Hangs (Free) Ages 6-8th Grade 2:00 to 6:00 pm MLOP Code Explorers Summer Camp Ages 7-14 [$] Mon/Fri. 9:00 am to 3:30 pm MLYC YMCA Adventure, Dance, Sports Camps Ages 5-14 [$] Mon/Fri 7::00 am to 6:00 pm RACC Baseball Camp (August 5-16 [$] Ages 5-16 [$] Mon/Fri 9:00 am to 3:00 pm MLOP Registration starts online August 12 at 4 p.m. for following programs: www.miamilakes-fl.gov/parkres Archery, Dance, Just Run and Martial Arts
(Adult Programs) Zumba [$] 18+ Tues./Thurs. 6:30 pm RACC Open Play Dominoes Mon. to Fri. 18+ 6:30 pm RACC Registration starts onlineAugust 19 at 10 a.m. for following: www.miamilakes-fl/gov/parkres or 305-827-4011 Painting, Spanish and Yoga (55+ Senior Programs) Registration starts on first day of class August 26 for these: Computers, Knitting and Crocheting, Sewing and Tai Chi 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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Lewis named to Butkus List FIU's Morgan chosen for off field award
SAGE LEWIS Florida International University and Monsignor Edward Pace High graduate Sage Lewis was named to the Butkus Award Watch List joining 50 other candidates as the Panther is recognized as one of the best linebackers in the nation. Each watch list contains 51 linebackers mirroring the legendary “51” pro jersey associated with the Award's namesake Dick Butkus who was recognized by NFL Films as the best defensive player in football history. The Collegiate Butkus Award watch list includes candidates from 39 universities including returning finalist
Dylan Moses of Alabama who won the 2016 high school Butkus Award and returning semifinalist Markus Bailey of Purdue. Semi-finalists will be named November 4, finalists November 25 and winners on or before December 10. Appearing on the watch list is not a requirement to win the award. Lewis was named the Conference USA Preseason Defensive Player of the Year last week, ahead of the C-USA Media Kickoff in Frisco, Texas. After making the move to middle linebacker in 2018, Lewis broke the school record in total tackles (132) and solos (83) while ranking first in the league for both of those categories. Lewis' 83 solos ranked 10t in the nation last season with that same number ranking third in the country among 2019 returnees. Lewis was awarded C-USA First Team honors -following his stellar junior campaign in 2018.
JAMES MORGAN Florida International University quarterback James Morgan was named a nominee for the 2019 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team for his work off the football field. The Allstate and the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) released its list of nominees for the annu-
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spread the game of football. Morgan has also excelled in the classroom, as he sports an impressive 3.33 GPA at FIU. In his first season at FIU, Morgan took the conference by storm as he earned C-USA Newcomer of the Year honors on his way to a record-breaking season. The Green Bay, Wisconsin native broke singleseason school records for passing touchdowns (26), highest passer efficiency rating (157.6) and total offense per play (7.67). Morgan also garnered CUSA Honorable Mention, CUSA Spirit of Service Award, Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Watch List and Manning Stars of the Week to name a few distinctions.
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al award last week and Morgan was chosen for making an impact off the field. A total of 137 college student-athletes with inspiring stories of community service were nominated by their respective sports information directors. To be considered for a spot on the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, each player must be actively involved with a charitable organization or service group while maintaining a strong academic standing. Morgan has proved he’s more than just a quarterback on the field as he has been a staple in the Miami community. The Panther has volunteered his time at numerous outings including spending time with local youths around the area to
Former St. Thomas University starting pitcher Orlando Rodriguez has signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds organization. Rodriguez joins the Reds organization following a brief independent ball career pitching
for the Schaumburg Boomers (Ill.). In two starts with theBoomers, Rodriguez pitched 13.1 innings, striking out 12 and allowing three earned runs. In three seasons with St. Thomas, Rodriguez holds the record for career wins (27) and strikeouts (262, while being named a First-Team AllConference Pitcher in 2018 and 2019. As a redshirt-senior in 2019, after being named a Preseason NAIA All-American, Rodriguez ranked ninth nationally in wins (11), holding a career-best 2.63 ERA and striking out 113 batters in 95.2 innings pitched. While in the Avista NAIA World Series, Rodriguez led the tournament in
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innings pitched (15), wins (2) and strikeouts (21), leading the Bobcats to the second NAIA National Championship game in program history. In 2018, Rodriguez went 14-1 limiting opposing batters to a 0.179 batting average against, striking out 125 batters (previous school record), in 98.1 innings pitched, with a 2.75 ERA. Rodriguez ranked second nationally in wins (14), fourth in hits-allowed-per-9 (5.67) and sixth in opposing batting average (0.179). Rodriguez joins the Billings Mustangs in Billings, Montana in the Pioneer League of the Rookie levels. The Mustangs are currently 7-12 in the North Division. LET’S HEAR FROM YOU! Got a story idea about your family, school, church, organization or even a neighbor? Email us at meganm@miamilaker.com, or call 305-817-4078.
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Get ready for back-to-school with information regarding Miami Lakes and nearby schools Miami-Dade County Public Schools offers helpful tips on its website such as a school year calendar and many other resources, visit dadeschools.net. Another helpful link is toolkit.dadeschools.net, there parents can find other resources to help you and your cild get ready for back-to-school for the 2019-2020 school year. Miami Lakes Educational Center 5780 N.W. 158th Street, Miami Lakes, FL 33014 (305) 557-1100 Principal: Lourdes Diaz Vice Principal: Beatriz LedonSears Assistant Principals: Tammy Thomas and Michael Windisch Counselors: Claribel Feria and Joy Davis College Adviser: Erin Golbert Enrollment: about 1, 200 Website: https://www.mlecshs.com/m/ Twitter: @MLECjaguars New Student Orientation: Fall and Winter, dates TBA Bob Graham Education Center 15901 N.W. 79 Avenue Miami Lakes, FL 33016 (305) 556-3303 Principal: Yecenia Martinez Assistant principals: Elizabeth Hernandez, James Jackimczuk, Jesus Mesa and Annette Riveron Counselors: Joel Castellanos and Sara Najara New student orientation date: Monday, August 12 Open campus dates: August 19 and Tuesday, August 20 Website: http://bgec.dadeschools.net/
FIU swimmers Seven Florida International University swim and dive student-athletes have been named to the CSCAA Scholar AllAmerican Team for the 2018-19 season. The award recognizes students that have achieved a grade point average of 3.50 or higher. For FIU, the entire Panther diving team made the list: Brooke Bouchard, Rachel Foord, Kaitlyn Fredericks, Maha Gouda and Brittany Haskell. Swimmers Oceane Peretti and Holly Shepherd also checked in on the list. “This is a list that epitomizes what being a student-athlete is all about. Excelling as a student while performing at the elite level of the NCAA,” head coach Randy Horner said. “I'm proud of the ladies honored today.” The selections drew from 190 colleges and universities across all Divisions and 1,221 swimmers and divers.
Social media: Instagram: bgec_mialks / Twitter: @BGEC_Bobcats Enrollment: 1,550 Mater Lakes Academy Middle/High School 17300 N.W. 87 Ave, Miami, FL 33015 305-698-8000 Principal: Rene Rovirosa Vice Principal: Marjorie Enriquez Assistant Principal: Alice Martinez New Student Orientation Date: August 15, 2019 Instagram: @materlakesacademy West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School 11990 N.W. 92 Avenue Hialeah Gardens, FL 33018 305-818-4000 Principal: Sharon Gonzalez Assistant Principals: Mary Pineiro and Hipolito Rodriguez Counselors: Susan Fernandez and Laurie Gonzalez New Student Orientation Grades 1 – 5: Thursday, August 15, at 6:30 pm Kindergarten Orientation: Friday, August 16, at 1:00 pm Open Campus: Saturday, August 17, from 10 am – 10 pm School Website: whges.org Instagram and Twitter: @whges Enrollment: 1200 Teachers: 96 Hialeah Gardens Middle 11690 N,W, 92 Avenue, Hialeah Gardens, FL 33018 Phone number, 305-817-0017 Principal: Cynthia Lima Assistant principals: Evelyn Torres-McHale and Niurka Davis
Counselors: Sophia Jimenez and Jaqueline Garcia New student orientation date: August 10 from 9 a.m. – noon Website: https://www.hialeahgardensmiddle.com/ Social media, Twitter @hgmsjaguars Enrollment 1650 Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy 5701 West 24 Avenue, Hialeah, FL 33016 305-557-5931 Principal: Jose Enriquez Assistant Principal: Sofia Buttacavoli Counselors: Catalina FontsMasvidal and Aurora Pelaez Magnet Lead Teacher: Melissa Andrews New Student Orientation: August 17 at 9 a.m. Open campus dates: Daily 8 am-3 pm (Summer), Daily 7 am-4 pm (School Year) School website: mast3.com Social media: Josemartimast (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram) Enrollment: 970 American Senior High School Address: 18350 N.W. 67 Ave, Miami, FL 33015 Phone: (305) 557-3770 Principal: Stephen Papp Assistant Principals: Ursula Garbutt, Alex Gonzalez, Jodie Jove and Alexandra Rodriquez Counselors: Yixsi Quintana (9th Grade), Ginette Torres (10th Grade), Martha Ruiz (11th Grade) and Janette Isla (12th Grade). Orientation Dates: 9th Grade: August 17th, 9 -- 10 a.m. 10th Grade: September 11th, 6 – 7 p.m.
11th Grade: September 4th, 6 – 7 p.m. 12th Grade: August 28th, 6 – 7 p.m. Website: americanshs.org Social Media: Instagram: 7011patriots, Twitter: @7011patriots Enrollment: 1897 (as of 7/16/19) Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High 7977 Wesy 12 Ave, Hialeah, Fl 33014 Phone number: 305-823-1330 Principal: Lisa B. Garcia Assistant principals: Phillipe Napoleon, Juan Ramirez and Barbara Viñas Counselors: Randy Jones, and Holloman New student orientation dates: Wednesday, August 7, 6 p.m. School website: https://hmltrojans.org/
Social media: @hmlactivities, @HMLSrHighSchool Enrollment: 1,500 Dade Christian School 6601 N.W. 167 Street, Miami, FL 33015 Phone number: 305-822-7690 Principal: Paul A. Humphreys Senior Pastor: Pastor Rey Cruz New student orientation dates: “Get Acquainted Day” August 12 Open campus dates: MondayFriday Website www.dadechristian.org Enrollment: 200 Spanish Lake Elementary 7940 NW 194th Street - Miami, FL 30115 Phone number : 305 - 816-0300 Fax: 305 - 816 - 0301 Principal: Milko Brito New student Orientation dates August 16, 2019: Website: spanishlakeelem.org
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Out of the Darkness event
In honor Victor Ruiz, who committed suicide last year, the Town of Miami Lakes is holding “Out of the Darkness,” a suicide and mental health awareness event, which is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Saturday, August 10 at Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82nd Avenue. Emily Wong, Ruiz’s best friend, is the brainchild for the event and she will take a break from studying abroad to see her vision come to life. Wong, who is a very outspoken, driven and smart young girl in this community, was a close friend of Victor Ruiz when he took his life. It was at the moment of his passing that she wanted to bring Suicide Awareness to her community. Last month, the Miami Lakes Town Council approved
the event following Ruiz’s friends and the Veterans Affairs Committee’s request to bring suicide awareness to the city and create programs to help people suffering from mental illnesses. The committee’s chairman, Nayib Hassan, said Miami Lakes should be ground zero for suicide prevention since mental health issues affect everyone in town. “We are losing individuals everyday to suicide,” he said last week during a Miami Lakes Town Council special meeting. “By bringing awareness, we may be able to save at least one person from suicide. We need to bring awareness to suicide in the community as a whole.” According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), one in five children
between the ages of 13 and 18 have or will have a serious mental illness, and the average delay between onset of symptoms and intervention is 8 to 10 years. Suicide in the third leading cause of death in youth ages 10 to 24. NAMI is urging parents to get a referral to a mental health specialist if their children are showing any signs of out-ofcontrol, risk-taking behavior and using drugs or alcohol. Councilmember Luis Collazo, who’s co-sponsoring the suicide prevention event with Mayor Manny Cid, said Emily approached him for his support for the event. “And I will support it for a very lone time,” said Collazo, a mental health specialist. “Emily’s work is working.”
Bank United celebrates 10 years
BankUnited employees recently gathered at the company’s headquarters in Miami Lakes to celebrate the bank’s tenth anniversary with a barbecue cookout. BankUnited chairman, president and CEO Rajinder P. Singh welcomed employees as part of a week of festivities marking the company’s accomplishments. Singh (far right) is pictured with Cristina di Mauro, senior executive vice president, commercial line of business executive; Ray Barbone, executive vice president and branch operation executive, and Jay Richards, senior executive vice president and chief credit officer.
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Troop 566 takes summer camping trip
Troop 566 which is located at Our Lady of the Lakes, recently took their summer camping trip to Michigan. Wilson Adiel Olivo, who is 11 years old and apart of troop 566 recalled always being interested in becoming a scout when he was younger. The summer camp trip took place from June 22 - 28 at Gerber Scout Reservation of Michigan.
They travelled by plane to Chicago and then by car until they reached their destination. There were other troops but troop 566 was the farthest from Michigan. They experienced everything from walking, running, making new friends and even earning merit badges. Overall the troop had a great experience.
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The Symphony of the Americas, a designated Major Cultural Institution in Broward County and a performance partner with the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, presents internationally acclaimed guest artists from around the globe during July and August in its acclaimed Summerfest music festival in performances throughout Florida and the Americas. Summerfest comes to Miami Lakes for a performance at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 10 at the Miami Lakes United Methodist Church, 14800 N.W. 67 Avenue. Summerfest traditionally features musicians and soloists from acclaimed orchestras
throughout Europe including Orchestra Sinfonica di Roma, Opera Orchestra of Bulgaria, Mission Symphony Orchestra of Switzerland, Orchestra de la Suisse Romande and others, performing several styles of classical and popular music for strings, all joined in a cultural exchange by principal musicians of the Symphony of the Americas. Attendees can nourish their artistic souls under the baton of Artistic Director Maestro James Brooks-Bruzzese in the music of Hubert Parry, Vivaldi, Humperdinck, Beethoven, Rartini,, Dvorak and Mozart. Included also is a commissioned composition by Italian composer in residence Lorezo Turchi-Floris for marimba and string orchestra. Soloists include Summerfest Concertmaster Orlando Forte of Cuba, Symphony of the Americas principal trumpet Claudio Osorio, Concertmaster of the Naples Philharmonic Glenn Basham, and acclaimed international organist Tim Brumfield, among others. The concert is free. For tickets visit www.toml.eventbrite.com.
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PSN will celebrate 50 years Goleman alumni graduates from G. Tech of Hispanic Born and raised in Miami Society of excellence with time Lakes, Bryan Benaiges, a Professional Engineers. While at Goleman Barbara Goleman Senior High capsule opening School (BGSH) Alumni and Benaiges was the top of his
This upcoming school year marks the 50 year anniversary of Palm Springs North Elementary School. As part of the celebration, the students and staff will be locating and opening a time capsule that was originally buried in the walls of the main building in 1969. The entire community is anxiously waiting to see the historical memories and artifacts hidden away within their very own wall and the public’s help is needed. The school is calling on any alumni and/or former staff to assist in locating the time capsule. If anyone knows the exact location of this time capsule, contact Mrs. Rogers at (305) 821-4631.
MLK-8 says goodbye to longtime teacher
SUZANNE M. CHOOPANI Miami Lakes K-8 Center (MLK8) said goodbye to long time Miami Lakes resident and teacher, Suzanne M. Choopani, who retired in June after 35 years of service with Miami Dade County Public Schools. A former high school Spanish teacher, she began teaching in
the bilingual program at Henry M. Flagler Elementary School. Shortly after receiving her Masters degree in Reading from Florida International University, she became a curriculum coordinator at both the district and region offices. Always interested in school site positions, Choopani became an assistant principal at Brentwood Elementary and was promoted to principal of Springview Elementary in 1995. When her second child began kindergarten, she longed to be a classroom teacher again and work in her own community. She was transferred to MLK8 and primarily taught first grade for 17 years. Reflecting on her career she said, “Teaching at MLK8 was the best decision I ever made, I have so many happy memories of working with the young students, their parents and our wonderful staff. Thank you!"
2014 class Valedictorian recently graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), in Atlanta, Georgia. He completed his studies as Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering. During his summers at Georgia Tech he completed a successful study abroad program in The University of Limerick, Ireland. He was also selected for a summer internship in the renowned Defense, Aircraft, Rocket and Satellite co., Northrop Grumman. They were so impressed with his work ethics, knowledge and commitment that he was offered a job upon graduation. Benaiges is a member of the
class and graduated with a weighted GPA of over six. Some of his accomplishment during his senior year included receiving the Outstanding Senior Student Award. He also received Outstanding Graduating Senior Award in subjects like, AP Calculus BC, Science, Mathematics, Physics, Social Studies, Outstanding Male Athlete Scholar and Silver Knight Nominee in Mathematics. All while maintaining perfect attendance for 12 Years. He was also involved in several extra curricular activities such as student government president, math club president, water polo team, swim team and the Key Club.
BRYAN BENAIGES Following his graduation Benaiges returned home to South Florida. After receiving several job offers, he decided to accept Northrop Grumman’s offer and is currently employed by them.
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Tips on how to transition from summer to school By Neyda Borges Special to The Miami Laker The first day of school is just around the corner and with it, comes the first-day jitters. Children may be anxious and excited about the change, new classroom, new teachers, new friends and maybe even a new school. The change can be a little daunting. But, it’s not just the kids who are nervous. The first day can be pretty nerve-racking for parents too. The best way to combat these stressors is to prepare, not just for the first day, but to set the groundwork for a successful school year. First, dress up, coordinate and organize. Shopping for school supplies can be a fun way to help kids get organized and gain some independence and responsibility. Sit down together to create a list of what they will need. Do they need a lunchbox? A new calculator?
Then, set some ground rules and allow kids to choose their own book bag, pencil case, water bottle and some basic school supplies. Color coordinating notebooks, folders and supplies might be fun and useful. Older kids who have several subjects and teachers, may find it helpful to coordinate what they need for each. Say, green folders for math and blue for reading. It may help to keep track of homework and assignments for each class. Have a walkthrough. A lot of the stress over the first day is the unknown. Combat that by getting familiar with the environment. Visit the school. Have them see where their classroom is, where the cafeteria is, where they will be picked up and dropped off. Whether someone is driving them to school or they are boarding a school bus, have a practice run. Everyone feels more confident once they know
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where to go and what to expect. Set goals and get familiar with the curriculum. What will kids learn this year? A lot of this information is online on the parent portal, the school’s website and was likely provided at student orientation. Parents may not know what it’s like to be in school anymore. Not only has it been a while since they were students (and some of those math formulas may have slipped your mind since then), but the curriculum has changed a lot. Helping kids with their homework and working with them, is an effective way to show concern for what they learn at school and to get to know what their academic strengths and weaknesses are. This is also an excellent opportunity to discuss goals with older children. What does a successful year look like? What will it take to balance school work with sports and/or extra-curricular activities? Again, this is about preparation. Technology is not the enemy. Yes, kids are spending a lot of time online and that is not always a good thing. Too much screen time, whether that is watching television, playing video games, or engaging in social media, is not good for their health or emotional wellbeing. However, there are many free learning tools online, from apps to video tutorials, help kids find ways to enrich what they are learning at school. Routines are good. Like a standard bed time and morning wake-up call, having a routine, that includes homework, helps kids organize their time efficiently. What will they do when they get home: take a nap, have a snack? Whatever it is, make it
a habit. Set aside a designated place and time for homework every day, maybe the kitchen counter while dinner is prepared or a quiet space in the living room. Avoid distractions, like television and cell phones, during this time. Communicate. This is an opportunity to get to know who their friends are and what their interests are, but asking children about school also shows them that their parents value their education. Try to avoid general questions, like "How was your day?" These will most likely produce one-word answers (fine, okay and good tend to be the general answers), especially as kids get older. Instead, try specific questions, like What did you read in class today? Did you enjoy the story? Why or why not? Get to know teachers. Everyone is busy and it may be difficult to schedule a conference during school hours. Student orientation and open house nights are great opportunity to meet teachers, faculty and staff and to get a feel for what children are learning in school. But remember that you can always send an email if you have questions or concerns. Teachers spend a lot of time with our kids and they are great allies. If there are concerns, some parents worry that their children may be too shy and introverted or the opposite, too chatty and off task, or if parents have questions on including enrichment opportunities at home, their teachers can help. And teachers can often spot problems or irregularities (missed homework assignments, change in demeanor or disposition) that can be indica-
tive of a bigger problem. Read, read, read. Parents usually read to their babies and toddlers, but that habit does not have to end in elementary school. Reading with a child is an invaluable way to spend quality time together on a daily basis. As children get older and develop their own interests, help them foster that love of reading. Reading Harry Potter, for instance, as a family can be a great way to bond and promote the lifelong joy of reading. Sleep is important for learning and for optimal health. Studies indicate that Americans are not getting enough sleep, especially children. This chronic sleepiness does not just make kids cranky; it can be bad for their health. Lack of sleep impairs the brain, making it difficult to focus, remember and learn. This is not only important on the first day, when many families are getting reacquainted with an early morning alarm, but throughout the year. There will be projects and homework assignments, kids are notorious procrastinators. Make sure that they are not sacrificing sleep to finish up school work. School is stressful. It is where kids prepare for the future, where they experience some of their first triumphs and failures. Add to that all of the intellectual and physical changes that go along with adolescence and the result is a roller coaster of emotions, for them and their families. Working together to face those challenges will help make those life transitions a little smoother.
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MDC recently opened Cloud Computer center MDC has opened a state-ofthe-art Cloud Computing Center in order to address the everincreasing demand for experienced cloud technology professionals. Located at the Eduardo J. Padrón Campus, the Center is the only venue of its kind in Florida. The Center will offer the only College Credit Certificate and Associate of Science degree in Enterprise Cloud Computing in Florida. In collaboration with Amazon Web Services, Generation and Microsoft, the Center will allow technology leaders and industry experts to engage with students to learn
about leading cloud platforms and receive industry certifications. “We are proud to launch MDC’s Cloud Computing Center,” said Dr. Malou C. Harrison, president of the Eduardo J. Padrón and North Campuses. “MDC is known for being a leader in higher education offering new and relevant programs to meet the needs of industry. The Cloud Computing Center is another great example of MDC’s commitment to student success and industry partnerships.” For more information, visit www.mdc.edu
MLEC’s Abigail Castro accepted to MIT summer program
ABIGAIL CASTRO Miami Lakes Educational Center’s Abigail Castro was recently accepted into the sixmonth Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Online Science, Technology and Engineering Community
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Miami Lakes Area Houses of Worship Elevate Church
Hialeah Church of Christ
6250 Miami Lakes Dr. East www.GoElevateChurch.com Sunday Worship.... 9, 11 & 1 PM Youth Fridays......................7 PM
Shula’s Hotel (Davis Cup Room) 6842 Main Street, Miami Lakes Telephone: 305-558-1060 Sunday Bible Study.............9:30 AM Sunday Worship Service.10:30 AM Sunday Evening Service...6:00 PM Wednesday Bible Study.....7:30 PM
M.L. Congregational Church 6701 Miami Lakeway South Telephone 305-822-4313 Adult Sunday School........... 9 AM Children’s Sun. School..10:30 AM Worship.........................10:30 AM
Sunrise Presbyterian Church 18400 N.W. 68 Avenue Telephone: 305-821-5841 Worship...........................10:00 AM Servicio en Español,,,,,,,,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 Sun. School...10:15 AM Adult Bible Study.............11:00 AM Misa en Español...............9:00 AM Escuela Dominical..........12:15 PM
Fulfilled Life Church Country Club Middle School 18305 N.W. 75 Place Telephone: 786-378-2356 Sunday Service (Eng.).....10:30 AM
Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church 15801 N.W. 67 Avenue Telephone: 305-558-2302 Saturday Vigil Mass............5:00 PM Sunday services in English ...........9:30, 11:00 AM and 5:30 PM Sunday services in Spanish: ...........8:00 AM, 12:45 and 7:00 PM Daily services......7:00 and 8:30 AM Confessions: Saturdays.....3:30 PM
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Mother of Our Redeemer Catholic Church
8201 N.W. 186 Street Telephone: 305-829-0049 Spanish service.................9:00 AM English service................12:30 PM Tuesday Spanish).............7:00 PM Wednesday (English).......7:00 PM
8445 N.W. 186 Street Telephone: 305-829-6141 Daily services (Spanish).....8:30 AM Saturday (English)..............5:30 PM Saturday (Spanish)............7:00 PM Sundays (English).....8 & 10:30 AM Sundays (Spanish) ................9 AM, 12:30 and 7:00 PM
Palm Vista Community Church Meeting at Miami Lakes Middle School Auditorium 6425 Miami Lakeway North Telephone: 305-822-6999 Worship Service....................10:30 AM
Temple Tifereth Jacob 5901 N.W. 151 Street Telephone: 305-557-2651 Call for Service Schedule
Iglesia Biblica Cristiana Español Servcios 6250 Miami Lakes Drive East Telephone: 305-557-1959 Sunday Service.................4:00 PM Wednesday Youth.............7:30 PM
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 West 68 Street Telephone: 305-821-3622 Sunday service (English)...9:00 AM Sunday service (Spanish)10:30 AM Bible School......................11:00 AM
Voice for Jesus Church 4824 N.W. 167 Street Telephone: 305-625-3787 Sunday service.................10:00 AM Youth Thursday..................7:00 PM Friday Prayer Service........7:00 PM
New Dawn Church/ Iglesia Nuevo Amanecer 17200 N.W. 87 Avenue Spanish service............9:15 AM English sevice.............11:00 AM
North Palm Baptist Church 7801 N.W. 178 Street Telephone: 305-558-2032 Sunday Bible Study............9:15 AM Sunday Worship...............10:30 AM Wednesday sevice.............7:00 PM
Miami Lakes Congregational Church is hosting a concert with the Old Dogs Band on Saturday, August 3, at 6:30 p.m. at the church, 6601 Miami Lakeway South, across from Miami Lakes K-8 Center. In a live performance, the Old Dogs Band will fuse old
and new school sounds with an electic blend of blues and rock’n roll music. A donation of $15 at the door includes the music, dancing and refreshments. For more information, call the church office at 305-822-4313.
Salah grant for Humane Society The Humane Society of Greater Miami received a generous donation from The Salah Foundation that will help save countless dogs and cats in need of a “second chance” at life. The funds were granted directly to the Humane Society’s “Second Chance Fund,” which is dedicated to helping the organization provide medical care to sick and injured pets admitted to their shelter. These are services that go above and beyond the standard preventive vaccines and medical care every animal receives in-shelter and are many times life-saving. “We are very grateful to The
Salah Foundation for this generous contribution to our Second Chance Fund,” says Laurie Hoffman, executive director at the Humane Society of Greater Miami. “We have limited medical capabilities at our own clinics and frequently have to send our pets to local animal hospitals for further treatment; some of these pets are even in critical condition. It is thanks to The Salah Foundation and other community members who donate to our Second Chance Fund that we are able to give them the help they desperately need.”
The Batchelor Foundation is helping to feed more Miami Dade College (MDC) students in need thanks to a $40,000 donation benefiting the MDC Student Food Pantries. The funds will help replenish supplies across the College’s student food pantries. The MDC Student Food Pantries, which stock nonperishable foods, toiletries and, when available, fresh produce, provide a means for college students to stay focused on their studies despite financial hardships. The program began at MDC’s North Campus in 2013 and today, about 8,000 lowincome students are regularly utilizing eight food pantries across the College’s campuses. With approximately 100,000 low-income students attending MDC each year the need far outweighs what pantries are currently able to provide. “This funding will help us sustain our MDC student food pantries and, in turn, ensure that students do not just start college but complete degrees,” says Sarah Garman, a faculty member who started the first student food pantry at North Campus in 2013. “The dividends to our community are vast.”
M.L. United Methodist Church 14800 N.W. 67 Avenue Telephone: 305-821-7274 Worship service.................10:00 AM Contemporary service.......11:30 AM (Child care and youth Sunday School during both services)
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6601 N.W. 167 Street Telephone: 305-558-4930 Sunday English service.......11:15 AM Sunday Spanish service.....10:30 AM Sunday School.....................10:00 AM Sunday School (Spanish)...11:30 AM Wednesday Children’s Ministry......................6:45 PM Wednesday Bible study........7:00 PM Wednesday Youth Group.....7:00 PM
Christ the Saviour Orthodox Cathedral 16601 N.W. 77 Court Telephone: 305-822-0437 www.OrthodoxMiami.org Saturday Vespers...............6:00 PM Sunday Liturgy..................10:00 AM
Palm Springs United Methodist Church 5700 W. 12 Avenue Telephone: 305-821-3232 Worship service................10:45 AM
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16514 NW W 89 Court Spacious 3 bedrooms, bedroom ms, 2 bathrooms single family home in desira able royal garden estates desirable community. this home e features an open floor plan, remodeled kitchen ki tchen and bathrooms, circular driveway, one car garage, large b ackyard w ith e nough rroom oom tto ob ui l d a p oo l a nd backyard with enough build pool and more. $460,000. A10637410. A10637410 0.
6781 67 781 Orchid Drive Great opportu opportunity unity to own a 3/2 pool home in Lakes.. Wide open floor plan, with all Miami Lakes new plumbing plumbin ng in 2017 for kitchen & baths. upgraded with a new panel electric was also a in 2017. new w tile roof in 2016. complete led lighting. sprinkler sprinkler system in both front & back redone in 2017. 2 017. both baths redone with cement encaustic cem ment tile. $517,000. A10708025. A10708025.
19265 E Saint Andrews Drive Custom built home h on the golf course with spectacular views in a guard-gated neighborhood with w 24/7 roving security patrol. lovely kitchen w/snackbar w remodeled in 2007 offers granite countertops & stainless steel appliances 2.5 5 garage, marvelous mango trees & professionally professionally landscaped. $455,000. A10703272. A107 703272.
9041 NW 166 Terrace Spacious, cl Spacious, clean e an & b bright right si single ngle ffamily amily h home ome iin n a quiet quiet Miami Miami Lakes Lakes community. community. Centrally Centrally close schools, parks, more! llocated, ocated, cl ose tto o A+ sch ools, p arks, & m ore! The kitchen offers stainless steel appliances T he ki tch hen o ffers st ainless st eel a ppliances overlooks & over looks the family room & large backyard. backyar rd. Formal living & dining areas. Newer A/C, washer dryer. Freshly painted N ewer A/ A /C, w asher & d ryer. F reshly p ainted and ready read dy for you. Special Seller financing .$474,000. .$474,00 00. A10657518.
18480 NW 91 Court
Beautiful corner Beautiful corner unit, unit, with with garage, garage, in in turquesa. turquesa. boutique style community with club tthis his iiss a b outique st y e co yl mmunity w ith a cl ub house and across home. h ouse a nd pool pool right right a cross ffrom rom yo yyour ur h ome. upgrades k quartz manyy up p pg pgrades in the unit,, like q countertops, t tops, counterto p , stainless t i steell appliances, pp , and d d out side id lilighted gh gazebo. 3 b bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms. Move b athrooms. M ove iin n rready. eady. $390,000.. A10698348. $390,000
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15822 NW 91 Street
14325 Tabebuia Lane
4 bedrooms,3 b bathrooms and 1/2 bath downstairs dow wnstairs for your comfort very large open plan pla an downstairs surrounding by glamours iisland isla land d kitchen kit h with ith quartz t countertops t t and d crystal cry ystal splash board,a very secluded private patio, pat tio, laundry room upstairs, this home is protected pro otected by all impact windows and doors, includes inc ludes "ring" door protection and " alexa " $470,000. $47 70,000. A10708025..
This beauttiful home has a remodeled mast master ter bath, new impact doors, new appliances, appliance es, brand new air conditioning. 4 bedroom, 2 huge family b th bathrooms, h f il room, one car garage. garag ge. school, This home is move-in-ready. Close to scho ool, church, shopping and banks. Call today. $462,000. A10686678.
8299 Balgowan Road Awe Awesome esome completely remodeled town home in Miami Miam mi Lakes. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. The kitchen kitch hen has quartz counter tops, stainless steel appliances, app pliances, recently remodeled, plenty of storage stora age space, open look over the living room. Walking king distance to parks and restaurants. Wal $355,000. $355 5,000. A10710069.
Keyes Miami Lakes • 6850 Main Street • Miami Lakes, FL 33014 • 305-822-9800
6208 NW 170 Terrace
Move-in readyy 2/2 single g storyy villa in the t property g gated communityy off th the moors! prope p p rtyy throughout, f t features, tile & llaminated floors througho til ghout, t washer dryer, granite countertops, stainless w asher & d rye y r, g ranite co untertops,, st ain i less patio.. steel appliances, p , and a fenced b back pati p o.. association vehicles, a ssociiation includes: i clludes: roving in roving security security ve hiclles,, basketball, l multiple pools & lakes, gym, y basketba all, courts, and walking areas.. ttennis, ennis, rracquetball acquetball co urts, a nd w alking a reas.. centrally with easy access schools, ce ntrally llocated ocated w ith e asy a ccess tto o sch ools, major highways, and shopping. m a jo r h ighways, a nd sh oppi ng. $232,000. A10649165.
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