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The original northwest Miami-Dade community newspaper for the Town of Miami Lakes & surrounding areas Vol. 42 No 16

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MIAMI LAKES, FLORIDA

AUGUST 19, 2016

The Vallejo family: A five decade alumni legacy at Pace High....(See Page 17)

Miami Lakes hosts two zero-based budget workshops

By David L. Snelling The Miami Laker staff The Town of Miami Lakes is hosting two zero-based budget workshops for residents to learn about the city’s plans for the 20162017 fiscal year, as council members voted to keep the same rate

for property taxes to complete several projects for beautification, while searching for additional resources to pay for other municipal services not funded in the spending plan.

The workshops are scheduled for Saturday, August 20 and

NEWS AND NOTES about Miami Lakes area public and private schools opening August 22.

(See Pages 18 and 19.)

Town Hall goes blue in honor of law enforcement officers

MIAMI LAKES TOWN COUNCIL, at its July regular meeting, unanimously voted to light Town Hall in blue to show support for law enforcement. In light of recent tragedies around the country, the Town encourages residents to join in on showing their support for all public safety officials. The color blue, also a symbol of peace, has become a way of remembering all departed law enforcement officers across America.

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Sunday, August 21 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day at Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main Street.

The workshops are prelude to the budget hearings in September, when council members will decide on a final tax rate and what projects should be funded next year.

The current rate is 2.3518 mills, which is $2.3518 per $1,000 of assessed property values, and estimated to generate about $6.2 million in revenue.

During the budget hearings, council members can only reduce the rate, which is an increase from $5.9 million last year.

Miami Lakes, which has $15.7 million in general fund revenues for next year, is focusing on beautification and plans to spend at least $822,000 on projects for the N.W. 154 Street corridor, N.W. 67 Avenue and 138 Street, N.W. 67 Avenue and 138 Street, the West Lake Neighborhood Reforestation

Program and beautification for N.W. 87 Avenue and 170 Street.

According to a budget overview with preliminary figures, about $1.8 million of services were included in the spending plan but without any funding, including $500,000 for litigation services, $292,670 for two additional police officers, $85,000 for the removal and replacement of black trees and $35,000 for youth and senior citizens programs.

According to council members, some residents want the city’s services upgraded but not at their expense in the form of raising taxes.

Vice Mayor Tim Daubert said it would take a tax increase to give constituents what they want.

“They want their streets cleaned, their trees trimmed, no more street flooding and they want their black olive trees gone” said Daubert, who mulled raising taxes.

“At Miami Lakes Optimist Park, the baseball fields, tennis courts and basketball courts need to be repaired. No one wants to raise taxes, but I told residents if you want those things done, this is what it will cost you.”

Miami Lakes would need $9.7 million to upgrade services for a new drainage system in residential areas, Miami Lakes Optimist Park, the black olive tree program and two additional police officers.

Town officials will scrutinize the budget to cut unnecessary expenditures, including city contracts, and spend the money where it is needed the most.

The budget hearings have been scheduled for Tuesday, September 6, at 5:01 p.m., and Tuesday, September 20, at 6 p.m. at Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main Street.

The next fiscal year begins on October 1.

Town lawmakers read to children during library’s Reading Circle

MIAMI LAKES BRANCH LIBRARY, in partnership with Read to Learn Books for Free, held a Reading Circle recently in celebration of reading and music. Special presenters included Miami Lakes Mayor Michael Pizzi and Councilmember Manny Cid who read their favorite children’s stories out loud. Read to Learn Books for Free collects children’s books throughout Miami-Dade County and distributes them to children in need. Miami Lakes residents are encouraged to bring new and gently used children’s books to the branch library, 6699 Windmill Gate Road, to donate to Read to Learn Books for Free.

n Vicky Bakery adds 305 Sports Talk Radio to its diverse menu.........................................2

n Enterprise Integrated Marketing opens 100 positions in its new Miami Lakes office...........4

n HML names Adrian Alcala, former Boston Red Sox player, as new head baseball coach.....14

n In Memoriam: Beloved M. Lakes Educational Center teacher Jennie Susi.................20

n Eleven candidates qualify for four Council seats in November 8 election............3

n News and Notes of interest from the Town of Miami Lakes.

See pages..........................6 & 7

n American High has new head fooball coach, new players, and new attitude............14

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

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Vicky Bakery adds 305 Sports Talk Radio to its diverse pastry menu Vicky Bakery is famous for its authentic Cuban pastries and other quality baked goods.

Now, the pastry shop has added sports talk radio to its diverse menu.

Vicky Bakery is the new home of 305 Sports Talk Radio Network, a weekend sports talk radio network designed and tailored for Miami.

The sports talk program kicked off on Saturday, July 30, on 880The Biz, with the return of “The Dos Amigos Show,” with Stefano Fusaro, a weekend sports anchor for NBC and Larry “The Amigo” Millian, a senior staff writer for the StateOfTheU.com.

Former Dos Amigos co-host, Alan Strauss will have a creative show role, bringing a past flavor to the 2016 version of the widely popular radio program.

Millian, a corporate marketing director for Vicky Bakery, broached the idea of bringing back the popular show, which he said was the country’s first bilingual

radio sports show, to the popular bakery.

“It’s all powered by Vicky Bakery,” Millian said. “You can’t get more South Florida than Vicky Bakery.”

He said the primary goal is to offer quality sports talk programming with cultural South Florida diversity, cover local sports teams such as the Miami Heat, Miami Dolphins and Florida Panthers.

“305 Sports Talk wants to capture the diversity that is also parallel to the market that we are in,” Millian said. “The goal of the network is to capture another audience and that delivers rhetoric of Miami sports, and we can provide that on the weekend.”

Millian said he was a stringer for The Miami Herald and worked in radio, which included the creation of The Dos Amigos Show.

After the show was canceled, he resumed working in radio for nine years and stopped in 2013, but he stayed active in the media.

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After he was hired by Vicky Bakery early this year, Millian thought bringing the sports talk show to the Bakery would be an “excellent” marketing and advertising strategy for the business.

He’s hoping he can bring back some of the dynamic interviews and segments from the original show.

Millian interviewed boxing legend Roberto Duran, and the former fighter’s daughter, Irichelle Duran, is one of the reporters for the network, which includes boxing news.

The show, which includes a media partnership with StateOfTheU.com, also works closely with local insiders and experts, as well as partner with media outlets and sponsors to bring a unique and untapped flavor to the network.

Vicky Bakery has established a stellar reputation for producing its famous authentic Cuban pastries, and a diverse menu that ranges from baked goods to sandwiches, coffee, cakes and party specials.

Cuban immigrants Antonio and Gelasia Cao opened Vicky Bakery in 1972, making pastries the way they made in Cuba. They have been incredibly successful.

After 20 years in four locations, the Cao family expanded the bakery to Miami Lakes, Lakes on the Green, Kendall and Cooper City.

To date, the Cao family has opened up 12 Vicky Bakery locations and plans to expand in the future.

NBC SPORTS ANCHOR Stefano Fusaro and Larry “The Amigo” Millian of the Dos Amigos Show for 305 Sports Talk Radio Network.

Shula’s Golf Club adds new promotions during September Kids play free golf through September 30 at Shula’s Golf Club. To book a tee time, call 305820-8088. One child per each playing adult, and is valid for children 16 and under. The promotion is available any time on weekdays and after noon on weekends.

Every Tuesday until September 30, Shula’s Golf Club and the Bull Pen Restaurant is offering 2 for 1

draft beers or foundation sodas within the restaurant while taking advantage of the Tee It Tuesday Special. The special promotion offers 20 percent off golf and proshop items.

Shula’s Golf Club is located at 7601 Miami Lakes Drive. For more information call 305-8208088.

Gus Machado Family Foundation hosts Back-to-School Fair on August 17 On Wednesday, August 17, from 1:30 to 4 p.m. the Gus Machado Family Foundation is hosting a back to school fair for the 2016-2017 school year. The event will take place at Gus Machado Ford, 1200 West 49

Street in Hialeah.

Backpacks filled with school supplies will be available in a first come, first served basis.

Elementary and middle school children must be accompanied by an adult.

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Eleven candidates qualify for four Council seats in November 8 election

By David L. Snelling The Miami Laker staff After wrestling with his ambivalence for months over whether to run for reelection or pursue other endeavors outside the political arena, Miami Lakes Mayor Michael Pizzi has filed his papers seeking another four-year term in an uphill battle against his former foe and a current council member leading the pack in fundraising.

The town’s first mayor and the catalyst for the incorporation movement, Wayne Slaton, and Councilmember Manny Cid are challenging Pizzi for the mayoral position in the November 8 general election.

In all, 11 candidates, including two incumbents, are running for four seats on the Town Council.

Twenty-one candidates originally filed papers to run for political office but only 11 qualified for the November election.

The incumbent mayor opened up a campaign account on the last day of the qualifying period, while Cid, who has raised $43,535, and Slaton have already begun hitting the campaign trial.

According to his campaign report, Slaton has loaned himself $5,000, and is using the traditional campaign of knocking on the doors of all Miami Lakes residents.

Slaton, an electrical contractor, was the town’s first mayor in 2001 and won reelection in 2004.

During Slaton’s first two terms, then-Councilmember Pizzi was his most vocal critic, leading him to run for mayor in 2008. Slaton decided not to seek reelection but unsuccessfully challenged Pizzi in 2012.

Following Pizzi’s arrest on public corruption charges in 2013, Slaton won a special election to

replace him as mayor, but a controversial legal fight, first in the Florida Supreme Court against Governor Rick Scott, and then against Miami Lakes in the lower courts returned Pizzi to Town Hall following his 2014 acquittal.

Slaton, who has lived in Miami Lakes for more than 40 years, decided not to take his case to Florida’s top court and yielded his position for Pizzi’s return, but said he would run again in 2016.

Cid initially filed papers to run for his Seat 5 but changed his mind and entered the mayoral race.

Council member Ceasar Mestre was forced to drop out of the mayoral race after he missed a requirement to resign from his Seat 6 10 days before the start of the qualifying period.

Mestre, who had raised $40,000, including loaning himself $3,000 before leaving the mayoral race, indicated missing the requirement actually was a sigh of relief since the campaigning took a toll on spending quality time with his family.

For the other Town Council races, incumbent Councilmember Nelson Rodriguez, a Coral Gables firefighter, is facing off against Xiomara Pazos, CEO and president of non-emergency medical transportation company and newcomer Alex Dehghani to keep Seat One. Pazos ran for a Town Council seat in 2014.

Councilmember Tony Lama (Seat 3) is being challenged by attorney and neophyte Elizabeth Delgado. Robin Brown-Beamon, who retired following a 30 year career at Miami-Dade County, didn’t qualify to run for Seat 3, and Jose Nodal Jr., a building inspector, dropped out of the race.

Lama, so far, has raised $20,477 for his campaign and Delgado mustered up $5,200.

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Spa at Shula’s and Miami Lakes restaurants featured in Miami Spa and Spice months

Seat 5, which Cid gave up to run for mayor, initially drew 10 candidates, including newcomers Luis Collazo, chair of the town’s Elderly Affairs Committee, and Roberto Alonso Jr., whose father was Miami Lakes’ first vice mayor.

But seven candidates either dropped their bids or failed to qualify to officially enter the race, leaving Collazo, Esther Colon, former town manager for Lauderdale by the Sea, and criminal defense attorney Nayib Hassan, to battle it out on election day.

Alonso, Cynthia Beyer, Rosalina Nunez, Alejandro Sanchez, chair of the town’s Veteran’s Affairs Committee and Caridad Vasallo bowed out of the race for the vacant seat.

Natalie Hope Guzman and Wendy Milanes didn’t qualify to compete against the other candidates for Seat 5.

Political novice Hassan leads his group in fundraising with $13,680 followed by Colon with $6,341.

If neither candidate collects 51 percent of the votes, the winner will be determined in a run-off election two weeks later.

(Editor’s Note: The Miami Laker will profile Seat 1 candidates in the September 2 issue; Seat 3 candidates in the September 16 issue; Seat 5 candidates in the October 7 issue; Mayoral candidates in the October 21 issue; and recap all races and candidates in the November 4 issue.)

By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker staff Miami Spa Month and Miami Spice are two of South Florida’s premiere luxury events that includes a host of spa specials, sweepstakes, high quality pampering and excellent choices of delectable special dining. Spa Month began July 1 and runs through August 31, while Miami Spice runs throughout August and September.

Among the participating spas is The Spa at Shula’s which features products by Aveda and Eminence.

The spa is offering services at $109 which include massages, body polishes, hot stones, peels, facials and aromatherapy.

All services include a complimentary glass of champagne, free parking, and a full day’s use of the Shula’s Athletic Club.

Additionally, Miami Spice, the city-wide restaurant promotion that showcases the very best in Miami cuisine comes to a close on September 30. A participating member in the famous Miami Spice Month is local restaurant Shula’s Steakhouse, The Original, located at 7601 Miami Lakes Drive.

A dinner for two plus two Miami Spa services are available for $296, including a complimentary glass of wine after the spa

service. Reservations are recommended as seating reaches capacity on most nights.

According to columnist Matt Metzler on the website Thrilllist, if you choice to dine at Shula’s Steak House, the Original, during Miami Spice, without the spa combination, you will be saving $45 over the normal costs of $90.

Metzler says you won’t get your name on the wall, or a special reception with Coach Shula if you manage to complete the Spice menu, but it’s a good warm-up for the 64 oz. challenge, especially if you take down the lobster bisque ($6 upgrade), 8 oz. Times Square strip steak with grilled jumbo shrimp, and a slice of cheesecake to wrap it up.

The only other Miami Lakes restaurant participating in Miami Spice is Anacapri Italian Kitchen, located at 6125 Miami Lakes Drive, in the Lake Katharine Shopping Center.

For more information on Miami Spice at Shula’s Restaurant, visit www.donshulahotel.com and for more information on September Skin visit www.spashula.com or call 305820-8146.

For more information on Miami Spice specials at Anacapri Italian Kitchen, call 786-4202897.

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M. Lakes resident Brian Rodriguez honored by National PTA organization Miami Lakes resident and District 13 Youth Commissioner Brian Rodriguez was awarded the 2016 Outstanding Youth Advocacy Award by the National Parent Teacher Association.

The non-profit organization comprises millions of families, students, teachers, administrators

and business and community leaders devoted to the educational success of children and the promotion of parent involvement in schools.

Rodriguez was recognized during a recent Miami-Dade County Commission meeting at the Stephen P. Clark Government Center in downtown Miami.

Rodriguez, who recently graduated from Monsignor Edward Pace High School and was a Silver Knight nominee, will be attending college in the fall.

He is the son of Miami Lakes Councilmember and Coral Gables firefighter Nelson Rodriguez.

MIAMI LAKES RESIDENT Brian Rodriguez, winner of the National PTA Outstanding Youth Advocacy Award, was recognized by the Miami-Dade County Commission including (front row, from left) Commissioners Daniella Levine and Esteban Bovo Jr., Rodriguez, his father Miami Lakes Councilmember Nelson Rodriguez and Commissioner Javier D. Souto; (back row, from left) Commissioners Xavier L. Suarez, Jean Monestime, Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez and Commissioner Dennis Moss.

Enterprise Integrated Marketing Solutions opens 100 positions at new Miami Lakes office Enterprise Integrated Marketing Solutions, better known as EIMS, is a worldwide company that assists technology vendors grow their sales revenue by delivering world-class marketing, sales and channel programs, and the company has expanded to 15500 New Barn Road in Miami Lakes.

Isabelle and Johann Edward, owners of EIMS, first formed the company with their experience in sales and marketing professionals working for major enterprises in the IT industry who saw a need for high-quality, multilingual marketing. EIMS will be opening its doors soon but Isabelle and Johann are focused on recruiting capable professionals in a number of different positions.

EIMS works with companies such as Dell, IBM, Cisco, HP, CA Technologies, Polycom, D-Link, Zebra Technologies and many more to deliver global marketing coverage with web presence, social media, lead generations, and campaigns among a number of services that provide results.

EIMS was originally founded in Europe and was the first multilingual agency of its kind, offering a “one-stop-shop” so that tech firms wouldn’t have to hire a different marketing agency in every country. Today, EIMS is a global company offering a one-stop-shop for the whole world. EIMS has become a complete end-to-end “revenue delivery service” which means that the range of jobs and

career paths within EIMS is second-to-none.

Almost every employee at EIMS worked their way up to their current position, because EIMS has a policy of promoting from within, and offers a worldclass training and development program called “EIMS University” so that people can develop their careers within EIMS. Expanding into the USA was the final part of ‘going global’ for EIMS, and having established itself, EIMS is now consolidating its east-coast offices into one location in Miami Lakes. Miami Lakes was selected for its excellent work-life balance, and European feel.

The new Miami Lakes office will be a state-of-the-art showcase, with lots of room for expansion to grow the business, and the careers of those associates who commit themselves to the EIMS way. Over 100 new jobs will open as part of EIMS’ new presence in Miami Lakes.

Those interested in becoming a part of the EIMS team are not required to have tech experience.

“The most important thing is our recruits are good communicators with great written skills,” said Johann. “We can always teach our staff the technological aspect. It’s easier to teach teach tech skills to great communicators than to teach communication skills.”

For more information on EIMS visit www.eims.biz.

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News and Notes from the Town of Miami Lakes Council honors Youth Volunteers

MIAMI LAKES TOWN COUNCIL recognized the Town’s Youth Center Council and other youth volunteers who participated in the “Take Pride in Your Community! Town Park Clean Up Day” which was held on June 18. Part of the “I Heart Miami Lakes” campaign, volunteers met at the Youth Center and the Town’s Moover bus transported them around town to clean up various local neighborhood parks.

Town hosts Federal Student Aid workshop at Youth Center Sept. 17 Do you have a child, or children, who want to go to college, but don’t think you can afford it?

Did you know significant changes have been made to the Free Application for Federal Student

Aid (F.A.F.S.A.) process? Did you know you can now apply beginning October 1?

Miami Lakes will host its first ever F.A.F.S.A. 101 Workshop at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 17, at the town’s Youth Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive East.

F.A.F.S.A., a part of the U.S. Department of Education, is the largest provider of student financial aid in the nation, helping make college education possible for everyone.

Parents and students can hear from Gloria Guzman, senior Economic and Financial Education Specialist for the Federal Reserve Bank of AtlantaMiami Branch, who will provide information on investing in what’s next after high school.

The workshop will explain and provide direction on completing the F.A.F.S.A., comparing school costs, and obtaining financial aid.

Attendees will receive a workbook to assist with career exploration.

Seating is limited and registration is required. For more information, or to register, contact Jeremy Bajdaun at thespot@miamilakesfl.gov, or call 305-819-7768.

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August 30 primary election early voting is underway at Mary Collins Community Ctr. In two weeks, Miami-Dade residents will vote for a host of candidates running for the U.S. Senate, county mayor, MiamiDade County School Board and county and circuit court judicial seats in the August 30 primary election.

Miami Lakes residents will chose candidates running for the U.S. Senate which includes incumbent Marco Rubio, homebuilder Carlos Beruff, business entrepreneur Ernie Rivera and Detention Deputy for Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Dwight Mark Anthony Young for the Republican nomination.

The winner will face the victor in the Democratic race which includes Congressmen Patrick Murphy and Alan Grayson, attorney and former naval officer Pam Keith, businessman and political activist Roque “Rocky” De La Fuente and civil attorney and Reginald Luster, who also owns a real estate investment and management corporation, in the general election November 8.

In the Miami-Dade County’s mayoral race, incumbent Carlos Gimenez’s reelection bid drew eight challengers, including his chief rival, Miami-Dade School Board member Raquel Regalado, who is the daughter of Miami Mayor Tomas Regalado.

Other candidates for mayor include former congressional staff member Alfred Santamarias, printer Frederick Bryant, former county Democratic Party chairman B.J. Chizsar, Miguel Eizmendiz and former gubernatorial candidate Farid Khavari.

For Circuit Court judge, incumbent Jason Edward Bloch faces former assistant state attorney Marcia Del Rey, and attorneys Mark Blumstein, a former Surfside commissioner, longtime public defender Rene Gordon, private practice lawyer Denise Martinez-Scanziani and prosecutor Luis Perez-Medina are also vying for an open seat left by the

retirement of Judge Gill Freeman.

Also running for Circuit Court judge is bankruptcy and real estate attorney Rosy A. Aponte, former deputy and assistant statewide prosecutor Carol “Jodie” Breece, and Oscar Rodiguez-Fonts, former assistant attorney for the City of Miami and public defender.

Incumbent Robert Joshua Luck is facing attorney and former State Representative Yolly Roberson, and long-time attorney Elena Otega Tauler is challenging George “Jorge” A. Sarduy for his seat on the Circuit Court.

For County Court judge, incumbent Fred Seraphin is facing off against attorney Milena Abreu, who is a hearing officer for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, County Court, Traffic Division.

Abreu also works for the death penalty unit at the Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel, Third Region of Florida.

Also running for County Court judge is incumbent Ed Newman, a former Miami Dolphins player, who is being challenged by defense attorney Lizzet Martinez; and patent attorney Ruben Y. Alcoba and family law attorney Linda Luce are seeking to replace Judge Judy Rubenstein, who is retiring after 16 years on the bench.

Incumbent judge Wendell Graham is facing criminal defense attorney Antonio “Tony” Jimenez.

For the state Senate, Senator Rene Garcia, whose district includes Miami Lakes and Hialeah, won reelection without any opposition, and Miami-Dade County Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr., also ran unopposed and won another four-year term.

Bovo’s district also includes Miami Lakes and Hialeah.

Early voting for the primary election is underway and closes on Sunday August 28, at the Miami Collins Community Center, 15151 Montrose Road (N.W. 82nd Avenue).

Non-partisan Voter’s Guides from League of Women Voters With early voting already underway for the August 30 primary election, the League of Women Voters (LWVF) announced the release of nonpartisan online voter guides prepared by local Leagues throughout the state.

“The League of Women Voters of Florida has always been committed to providing voters with accurate, nonpartisan information,” said LWVF president Pamela Goodman. “Much like our organization, these voters guides have been prepared at the grass-

roots level, by our hardworking local leagues.

“While local elections are just as important as statewide races, a good deal of voters know considerably less about the local races that affect them in their own backyard. Be Ready to Vote is here for these voters,” she said.

The League of Women Voters has never endorsed any candidate or political party. These voters guides are available free to the general public under Election Guides at BeReadyToVote.org, and VamosAVotar.org.

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News and Notes from the Town of Miami Lakes R.A.M.P. It Up introduced to Elderly Affairs group At the May Town Council meeting, lawmakers unanimously approved R.A.M.P. It Up. An initiative of Councilmembers Nelson Rodriguez and Tony Lama, R.A.M.P. stands for Rescue, Allergies, Medications, and Past medical history.

For years, fire rescue personnel have encouraged patients – especially senior citizens and their families – to have vital medical information written down in anticipation of an emergency. R.A.M.P. is a great way to transfer information to First Responders.

Rodriguez, a member of the Coral Gables Fire-Rescue Department, introduced the R.A.M.P. form to members of the Town’s Elderly Affairs Committee at their August meeting.

“As a Firefighter-Paramedic for

28 years, my experience shows that time is of the essence when responding to medical emergencies at home. Having medical history information nearby will save time in providing proper care for the patient,” said Rodriguez.

The idea for R.A.M.P. came from Miami-Dade Fire-Rescue Chief Abel Fernandez, a local Firefighter-Paramedic and town resident.

Download the form at www.miamilakes-fl.gov/ramp. Be sure to complete one form for each member of the family and place it on the refrigerator. It is imperative the form be kept up to date to ensure First Responders have the proper information in case residents are unable to provide it.

Variety of summer fun in store for Miami Lakes senior citizens with sports and lunch/bingo Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee is celebration summer with a series of free activities to keep seniors healthy and active.

The next field trip to a Miami Marlins game is Thursday, August 25, against the Kansas City Royals. Admission is free for seniors on Thursdays, and free transportation is provided. Space is limited and reservations are required. The bus will depart from Town Hall, 6601 Main Street, at 4:30 p.m.

The 10th annual Senior Games Series ends with basketball starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, August 27, at Shula’s Athletic Club, 15150 Bull Run Road.

Registration will take place onsite and participants will receive a

“snazzy” t-shirt.

Lunch Bunch and Bingo, sponsored by The Graham Companies, Always At Your Side Adult Day Care, Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr., and the Florida Pace Centers, will be held on Wednesday, August 31, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Town Hall.

Seniors are invited to enjoy lunch, socialize, play some bingo and make new friends.

To register for these events, contact Special Events and Committees coordinator Clarisell De Cardenas at decardenasc@ miamilakes-fl.gov or 305-3646100. Reservations open one week prior to each event and remain open until all seats are filled.

Moover services adds new stops, signage, and connections to Miami-Dade transit services The Town of Miami Lakes operates two free Miami Lakes Moover bus services providing connections to existing Metrobus stops and Metrorail via the Ludlam Limited Route. With over 40 stops around town, the Moover can take passengers within walking distance of all shopping centers, parks, schools, and other areas of interest.

Miami Lakes Moovers run Monday through Friday during peak morning (6-10:40 a.m.) and peak evening (2:20-7 p.m.) travel periods circulating every 35-40 minutes. Several new bus stops, signs and shelters have been added to the bus routes making it

easier to identify Moover.

Moover busses are now searchable on Google maps/transit and Miami-Dade County’s 311. Users planning their trips on google transit/maps will be notified about the availability of the Moover to complete their trips within Miami Lakes.

In addition, any caller to 311 or using the County mobile app looking to travel within Miami Lakes will be given information about the Moover service. Moovers can also be tracked in real-time on a computer, phone or tablet. For a detailed map, complete schedules and more information, visit www.mlmoover.com.

MIAMI LAKES COUNCILMEMBER Nelson Rodriguez (standing), a Firefighter-Paramedic with the Coral Gables Fire-Rescue Department, introduces the R.A.M.P. program and form to members of the Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee.

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:

Veterans Committee Meeting Thursday, August 18, 6:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Neighborhood Improvement Committee Meeting and Lake Quality Awareness Thursday, August 18, 7:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Zero-Based Budget Workshop Part 1 Saturday, August 20, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Zero-Based Budget Workshop Part 2 Sunday, August 21, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Public Safety Committee Meeting Tuesday, August 23, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Cultural Affairs Committee Meeting Thursday, September 1, 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 August 12, 2016 at Miami Lakes, Fl. Gina Inguanzo, Town Clerk

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BGEC student Arisha Sofia, age 7, excited about letter from President

BOB GRAHAM EDUCATION CENTER student Arisha Sofia displays the letter and photos she received from President Obama.

Do you have a family member or friend that needs daily activities, exercises, socialization and care?

By David L. Snelling The Miami Laker staff Seven-year-old Arisha Sofia Ahmed received a letter that she will cherish for the rest of her life.

The third grade student at Bob Graham Education Center wrote President Barack Obama in February and the commander-inchief responded five months later, making her the happiest kid in the world and the envy of her classmates when she returns to school for the new year.

“I felt really happy because I was worried and sad that he wouldn’t write back,” Arisha said.

“But it made me really happy he responded to my letter.”

Arisha’s penned the President on her goal of one day becoming a U.S. Supreme Court Justice following the death of Justice Antonin Scalia in February.

In her letter to the Obama, Arisha said she wanted to be a judge to make this country fair based on equal rights and safe.

An excerpt from his letter, the President encouraged the Miami Lakes resident to pursue her dreams of becoming a public ser-

vant one day and praised her for wanting to make a difference in the world.

“Wherever your future takes you, be sure to put forth your best effort in school,” Obama said in his letter. “For you to become a leader in any area, people need to have confidence in your abilities, and education is the foundation for all achievement. The best elected officials are people who find something they are good at, build a career, and learn how to organize and motivate people. No matter what career you land in, if you always work hard, give back to your community, and chase your dreams with passion, I have confidence you will do big things. I wish you all the best.”

Claudia Ahmed, Arisha’s mother, said her daughter always wanted to be a judge and she demonstrates judicial-like duties at home.

“She practices equal justice in the house,” Claudia Ahmed said.

During a family vacation in Washington D.C., Arisha marveled at the U.S. Supreme Court Building, hoping one day to serve on the nation’s highest court.

Claudia Ahmed said she supports her daughter’s dreams of becoming a Supreme Court judge, as well as her son’s goals in life.

“I will never stop her from pursuing her dreams,” she said. “Kids have minds to satisfy their curiosity and we teach them to question everything they don’t understand so they can do better the next time.

When they learn something, we encourage them to pass it on.

That’s what I teach them.”

Arisha said she plans to share her letter and autographed pictures of Obama and the first family with her fellow students when school starts on Monday, August 22.

“I will love to show them the letter the President wrote me and the pictures,” said Arisha, who’s favorite school subjects are math, science and art. “It made me a happy person.”

Arisha’s mother said the President’s letter could not have come at better time.

“His letter definitely inspires her right before the start of the new school year to do better,” she said.

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Miami Lakes Branch Library announces programs for kids, adults for balance of August Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs are available for the public during August: For Children and Families: Read the Book, Watch the Movie – Enjoy book-based films that are sure to delight. Sponsored by the Town of Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 20.

For Teens: Teen Club – Teens meet to play video games, watch anime, draw or discuss books, at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, August 9 23.

For Adults: Go Club of Miami Lakes – Now everyone can embark on a journey and uncover the ancient game of strategy, attack and defense, the Game of Go. Meets from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturdays, August 20 and 27.

USCIS Information Table – United States Citizenship and Immigration Service staff will provide information, materials and answer general questions regarding the citizenship process, at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, August 22.

Congressman Mario DiazBalart Community Outreach – A member of his staff will be on hand to discuss federal issues or any problem a constituent may have with a federal agency at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 24.

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Norka Realty, Inc. celebrates first anniversary of Miami Lakes office

By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker staff Norka M. Diaz started in real estate 32 years ago and shortly after launched her own real estate company, Norka Realty Inc., in Hialeah where the office remained for 30 years until the move to Miami Lakes became inevitable.

The company recently celebrated its first anniversary in the Miami Lakes office.

“I’m a longtime resident of Miami Lakes,” said Diaz, “and so it was only a matter of time before I moved the business into the area.

The staff loves it. We all walk to get lunch and we are in a central location for the areas we service.”

Norka Realty Inc. services all of Broward and Miami-Dade County for houses, town homes, single family homes, condominiums, luxury homes, commercial properties, as well as rentals for residential and commercial prop-

NORKA DIAZ erty. Additionally Norka Realty Inc. is a listing agent for HUDowned properties and Premiere Asset Services sub division at Wells Fargo.

Diaz describes her business as full service from beginning to end.

“To us, our primary goal is to make sure the client is taken care of,” said Diaz. “This is a full time, 24/7 job for all our agents.”

Diaz is the past president of the Realtor Association of MiamiDade and Northwestern Dade. Her decades of experience do not take away however from the spark of joy she feels doing what she loves.

“My favorite are first-time home owners. They’re so excited and there is an inner glow they have that is so enjoyable to watch.

I’m very fortunate to be here in Miami Lakes and fortunate I love what I do,” said Diaz.

Norka Realty Inc. is located at 15100 N.W. 67 Avenue, Suite 101, in the Promenade building. Those interested in services can call 305218-5797, email norkadiaz@ norkarealty.com or visit www. norkarealty.com.

St. Thomas University receives $325,000 grant for DRIVE program St. Thomas University (STU) was among seven institutions nationwide selected by USA Funds that will share $2.3 million in grants with the goal of enhancing the college completion rates and career readiness of first-generation, low-income and minority students.

The $325,000 grant for STU’s DRIVE (Developing Relevant Indices for Viable Employment) will provide a cohort of entering students with four years of careeroriented education and training, an individualized plan to foster college completion and career readiness, and the support of a professional coach and mentor.

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As part of the initiative, each school will benefit from a designated “data coach,” who will assist the institution in the creation of user-friendly, customized data tools.

Each institution also will designate an “innovation group,” which includes STU’s Provost/Chief Academic Officer, the Director of Institutional Research and Effectiveness, the Associate Provost for Student Success, the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs, the Associate Director of Career Services, and one employer-partner. STU’s innovation groups will participate in an annual meeting to share best practices and foster collaboration between leadership and facility among the seven participating colleges and universities.

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Miami Lakes native named winner at World’s Premier Electronic Expo Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) alumnus and Miami Lakes native, Kevin Garcia (B.F.A, interactive design and game development) won the top honor at The Entertainment Software Association’s (ESA) Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3).

E3 is the leading electronic entertainment exposition in the world for students and professionals alike.

Garcia was among the 10-person student team from a senior project class at SCAD that created the award-winning “Brobot Beatdown,” a virtual reality multiplayer game where players pilot giant robots in attack-and-defend gameplay in a dynamic city environment.

More than 70,000 people participated in the weeklong events at E3. ESA’s global video game event displayed more than 1,600 products from over 250 exhibitors.

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Com. Esteban Bovo presents $10K check to Our Kids of Miami-Dade Miami-Dade County Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr., presented a $10,000 check to Our Kids of Miami-Dade, an adoption and foster care agency for abused, abandoned and neglected children.

Local kids in need of a loving home got a big boost with the funding to help continue to run the program.

“This wonderful organization

does so much for abused and neglected kids in our community, and I’m proud to give them my support,” said Bovo.

The money will help the organization with new program requirements and a central system to help its 100-person staff manage cases.

A safe haven for children, the new program provides a cohesive and instant view of each child’s information from a variety of portals, including schools, juvenile justice organizations and medial and legal entities.

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Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce hosts Charles Woods at Sept. 14 luncheon Certified business coach Charles Woods will be the guest speaker for the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce monthly membership meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, September 14, inside the Grand Ballroom at Don Shula’s Hotel on Main Street.

The event starts at 11:30 a.m. with networking followed by lunch at 12 noon.

Woods is a certified business coach with a wealth of business management experience in aviation, manufacturing, supply chain and distribution.

He has held several positions in the past 17 years from general manager to director of partner services.

He is passionate about leveraging business processes and systems to achieve massive results and enjoys coaching business owners in transforming their business into a commercial profitable enterprise that can work without them.

His commitment to his clients is to bring clarity to the leadership and management of their business through awareness, education, im-

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Chamber members and guest must reserve a table for the event no later than at 2 p.m., Friday, September 9.

For more information, call Marta Diaz at 305-556-2212 or email mdiaz@miamilakeschamber.com.

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Veterans Committee August 18 6:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center Neighborhood Improvement Committee & Lake Quality Awareness August 18 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center Zero-based Budget Workhop Part 1 August 20 9:00 am-7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center Zero-based Budget Workshop Part 2 August 21 9:00 am-7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center Public Safety Committee August 23 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center Cultural AffairsCom. September 1 7:00 pm M.L. Govt.Center

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Com. Barbara Jordan honors Summer Youth Interns Cle-Andra Rolle, a senior at Florida Memorial University majoring in biology, says her dream of becoming a doctor is a realty because of Miami-Dade County Commissioner Barbara Jordan’s Summer Youth Internship Initiative (SYII).

Rolle worked as an intern this summer at Jackson Memorial Hospital, assisting medical staff. “I saw someone being resuscitated...doctors brought them back to life,” she said. “That experience solidified it for me. I’m getting a head start on my career.”

For eight to 10 weeks, 30 students were paid to work in County government and the private sector as part of the SYII program.

Students underwent an extensive interview process and were required to attend a daylong orientation session with a motivational

speaker, life coach and several entrepreneurs.

Students who participated in the program were from Florida Memorial, St. Thomas University, Florida State University, Florida Atlantic University, University of Florida, Florida A&M University, Florida International University

and Spelman College.

“The Summer Youth Internship Initiative was designed to give students real work experience, and our interns have made me very proud in how they have excelled in and outside of the workplace,” Jordan said.

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMMISSIONER Barbara Jordan (District 1) honors participants of her Summer Youth Internship Initiative at the program’s closing ceremonies. Pictured (from right) intern Alexander Cleville, Miami Dolphins Community Affairs director Leslie Nixon, intern Nicole Turner, and Jordan.

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At Mater Academy, the school’s uMater Scholarship program rewards students who have succeeded both inside and outside the classroom, and who may not be able to attend college without financial assistance.

The program is open to all high school seniors from Mater Academy affiliated schools who plan to enroll in an accredited U.S. four-year college or university.

Besides earning good grades, to qualify for the program, students must be dedicated, a leader, a volunteer worker, a college-bound and community-minded individual.

Students must also provide a letter of recommendation from teachers and administrators at the school and a well-written and creative essay.

Students attending American High, Barbara Goleman High, Hialeah Miami Lakes High, Hialeah Gardens High, and Mater Lakes Academy can apply for other scholarship awards in academics and athletics during the 2016-2017 school.

The John H. Peavy, Jr., Scholarship is a monetary award in the amount of $4,500 or more granted to graduating seniors in high school. The scholarship program was named after Peavy, who served as a teacher, counselor and an assistant principal at Miami Northwestern High from 1952 to 1988.

Students can also apply for the Give Kids a Chance Scholarship, a program which awards high school seniors desiring to continue their education but need additional financial assistance to do so.

Recipients are eligible for additional awards given they maintain full-time status and meet academic requirements.

The College Assistance Program (CAP) provides scholarships to Miami-Dade County Public School graduates who have exhausted all avenues of financial assistance but still have significant unmet needs to attend the college of their choice.

Two weeks ago during a ceremony at Marlins Park, 260 MiamiDade Public Schools students were awarded over $231,000 in College Assistance Program grant scholarships thanks to the community partnership between CAP Inc., Miami-Dade Public Schools, the Foundation for New Education Initiatives and the Miami Foundation.

Hispanic students can apply for the Florida Hispanic Foundation Scholarship.

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HML names Adrian Alcala, a former Boston Red Sox team member, new baseball coach Adrian Alcala, who played for the Lowell Spinners, a minor league baseball team in the Boston Red Sox organization, has been named the new baseball coach at Hialeah Miami Lakes High School.

Alcala was hired on July 14 to lead a Trojans team that hasn’t recorded a winning season in almost 10 years.

“Join us in welcoming former Boston Red Sox and collegiate standout Adrian Alcala as the new HML Baseball Coach,” said the schools website.

Alcala could not be reached for comments.

According to his Lowell Spinners baseball guide, Alcala was born in Miami, where he played high school and college baseball.

The third baseman was drafted by the Boston Red Sox and spent some time in the team’s minor league system before he was called up to play in the majors.

One of his minor league career highlights came 14 years ago, when he helped his team rally from a two run deficit in extra innings.

According to the Lowell Sun, in 2002, Alcala hit the first extra inning walk off home run by a Lowell minor-leaguer in 69 years, when he socked a two-run shot with two outs in the bottom of the 10th inning off Greg Blalock and lifted the Spinners to a 5-3 triumph over the Jamestown Jammers in front of an SRO

ADRIAN ALCALA crowd of 5,000 at Edward A. LeLacheur Park in Lowell, Massachusetts.

At the time, it was Alcala’s first pro home run. The SRO crowd was the Spinners’ 100th consecutive over parts of four seasons.

Rick Rojas, a former pitcher for Hialeah Miami Lakes who was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in 1985, said Alcala can bring back the magic the Trojans experienced years ago.

“Let’s get HML back to a championship team,” said Rojas, a distinguished alumni, who was named Miami-Dade County’s 100 greatest high school baseball players. “Let’s bring baseball back to HML, which was once the best high school baseball program in the state of Florida.”

American High boasts new football coach, new players and new attitude

By David L. Snelling The Miami Laker staff American High’s football team has a new head coach, new players, a new attitude and new plays, hoping for new results this season.

The challenge: Head coach Joseph Morgan’s team is young but he’s optimistic the Patriots can win the district championship for the sixth consecutive season.

But for five seasons, American lost in the first round of the playoffs, and last year’s loss to Columbus is a rallying cry for the upcoming season, when American travels to play powerhouse Miami Northwestern on Saturday, August 27.

Morgan indicated playing a storied program will put his players in a different environment but they must live up to the challenge.

“We are preparing for Northwestern the same way as we prepare for any game,” Morgan said. “We are a football team and they are a football team. They have a storied history and the surrounding atmosphere is a little tense but our players must learn to perform under those circumstances and perform well.”

And the Patriots’ schedule gets tougher from there.

They play Miami Norland the following week, division rivals Hialeah Gardens, North Miami, Dr. Michael Krop and North Miami Beach, Carol City and Palm Beach’s powerhouse Oxbridge Academy.

Losing star players from last

year’s division-winning team, Morgan is looking for young players to step out of the shadows and into the spotlight to help American win another district championship.

The young players will be guided by senior quarterback Tyree Bibby’s leadership, who can take the team as far as the players want to go, and continuing the winning tradition under former head coaches Corey Bell and Anthony White.

The competition for a starting running back is fierce as a group of young players are trying hard to impress Morgan during practices.

Morgan is high on his receiving

corps, including Marquez Jackson, Javon Gary and Andre Reynolds.

Morgan, who served as American’s defensive coordinator and defensive back coach, said his defense looks solid on paper and in practice, despite losing a lot of players from last year’s squad.

He said the real test for his defense comes in the team’s season opener.

American had one of the best defensive units in Miami-Dade County under Morgan last season.

“We look solid,” Morgan said.

“But we learn how good we are playing other teams.”

STU’s women’s volleyball team ranked No. 2 in poll St. Thomas University women’s volleyball is ranked No. 2 in the Sun Conference Coaches Preseason Poll.

Under the guidance of new head coach Christina Ludwick, the team returns a loaded roster of experienced players with the goal of winning The Sun Conference Championship and in turn, advancing to the national tournament in 2016.

Last year’s team posted a 23-10 record and a 10-2 Sun Conference

mark, and finished second in the league standings.

STU’s 2016 season starts with back-to-back tournaments on August 19-20 and August 26-27 at the Fernandez Family Center featuring top teams from across the country.

The Bobcats will then travel to Nashville, Tennessee for a matchup with Fisk University before participating in the Kentucky Crossover tournament September 2-3 in Barbourville, Kentucky.

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Mater Academy football team participates in Dolphins’ High School Football Media Day Members of Mater Academy’s football team joined other top teams from Miami-Dade and Broward counties during the fourth annual Miami Dolphins High School Football Media Day last week at the team’s training facility at Nova Southeastern University in Davie.

Head coach Rocco Casullo and his players adroitly fielded questions from the media about their upcoming season.

Last season, the team won its division but fell short of reaching the state championship game.

Ranked No. 55 in the state and No. 559 in the nation, the Lions will travel to face Palm Beach Atlantic for a preseason game on Friday, August 19.

Mater Academy opens the reg-

ular season at Miramar on Friday, August 26.

Mater Academy played Columbus High in a Spring game, which ended in a 0-0 tie.

Senior cornerback Latavious Brini, senior player Lio’Undre Gallimore and sophomore linebacker Mikel Anthony Jones will lead the Lions in the 2016-2017 season, as Max Preps listed the Lions at 10 among the 25 Florida teams to win the Class 7A championship.

During Media Day, the players from Mater Academy met other teams, including St. Thomas Aquinas, which enters the season ranked No. 1 in the nation by MaxPreps, and Miami Jackson’s Bernice Brunson, Florida’s first female head coach.

MATER ACADEMY football players who participated in Miami Dolphin’s High School Football Media Day.

Miami Lakes Optimist Club schedules 3 registration dates for Flag Football Fall registration is now open for the Miami Lakes Optimist Club's NFL Youth Flag Football League.

Parents can register their children in-person on Saturday, August 27, Saturday, September 3, and Saturday, September 10 from 10 a.m. to noon at Miami Lakes Middle School, 6425 Miami Lakeway North.

The registration fee is $100 for returning players and $120 for new players. Payment can be made with cash or by check.

Parents can also register their children online at www.miaflag.

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Optimist Club closes 40th basketball season with thanks for coaches, sponsors The Miami Lakes Optimist Club completed its 40th basketball season last month, and commemorated the occasion by recognizing NBA and NFL players who played recreation sports at the club, and coaches and volunteers for making the program a success.

The organization also thanked their sponsors for helping to keep the program running for four decades.

The Optimist Club recognized NBA players Adonis Haslem of the Miami Heat and Steve Blake of the Detroit Pistons, and Samurai Rolle, who played basketball but starred in football at Florida State University and as a member of the Tennessee Titans.

The Optimist program has always been considered a recreational league where volunteers and coaches teach the skills through practices with the club’s goals to improve the player skills and have fun.

“We have grown from an outdoor league to one using the gymnasiums at Barbara Goleman High and Hialeah Gardens High schools,” said longtime Optimist Club member Jim Hamilton.

“With a special thank you to Goleman’s principal Joaquin Hernandez, and Carlos Ochoa, the athletic director at Hialeah

Gardens High in working with our Optimist Club to provide their facilities which allows the children in our community an opportunity to play in a summer basketball league.”

Hamilton also thanked the many coaches who volunteer their time to teach the kids the skills necessary to play basketball.

The Optimist Club said the program would not be possible without the sponsors who donate their money to bring the program to Miami Lakes: Bronco League (ages 11-12) 1. Pistons, Javier Serrano 2. Spurs, Mario Pinera and Ricardo Garcia, sponsor M.O.P. Auto Parts.

3. Thunder, Grace Herba 4. Warriors, Adrain Isalque 5. Heat, Robert Cedeno Pony League (ages 13-14) 1. Warriors, Eddie Odio and Steben Pla 2. Thunder, Jessie Urbaez and Kathy Moura

3. Pistons, Brian Vivo, sponsor Truth Kingdom Consulting.

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BGEC’s dance and cheer teams prepare for new school year

M-D School bus fleet holds dry run; maintains transport initiatives for new school year As the Miami-Dade Public Schools district prepares to launch a new school year on Monday, August 22, the Department of Transportation will be doing a dry run of its school bus fleet. The 1,170 buses will be undertaking the massive operation of transporting nearly 55,000 MiamiDade school children daily via 975 routes in the county.

This year, M-DCPS is continuing with two initiatives in transportation: Flex Stops and GPS for school buses.

The Flex Stops program allows for magnet students who do not reside within the Transportation Service Zone area but are near the route of a bus with available seating capacity. The program is created near a school or park and will pick up several students at a time.

It is established based on the number of magnet students residing in the area.

This pilot program will be expanded in the 2016-2017 school year through the adjustment of

BOB GRAHAM EDUCAION CENTER’S cheer and dance teams have been engaged in summer camps to refine their techniques to showcase their talents during the 2016-2017 school year. The staff and administration thank dance coach, Mayri Martinez, and cheer coach, Aisha Davis, for their relentless efforts in training the young ladies.

Miami-Dade School Board approves four initiatives proposed by Perla T. Hantman academy director by the National Academy Foundation. His leadership ensures his students at Hialeah Gardens Senior High will become productive citizens in the global economy.”

The Board voted to endorse September 15 to October 15, 2016 as Hispanic Heritage Month in Miami-Dade County Public Schools; endorse October 22 as “Ethical Governance Day 2016” in Miami-Dade County Public Schools; endorse September 28 as “Dads Take Your Child to School Day” in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, and recognize Dr. Louis Algaze, principal of Hialeah Gardens Senior High School.

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School Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho unveiled the district’s new program at a recent School Board meeting.

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“The rollout of the new programs for the 2016-2017 school year continues our legacy of providing students with comprehensive, robust and innovative academic course offerings, preparing them for classroom and career success,” said Carvalho. “This will be another exciting and exceptional year of academic enrichment and exploration that will inspire our students, teachers, and parents.”

Fifty-nine new choice/magnet programs were created for 20162017, the most ever in one year, including a Cybersecurity program at Barbara Goleman and a Forensic Science program at Country Club Middle School.

The new courses bring a total of choice programs to nearly 600.

New initiatives for MiamiDade County Public Schools include Digital Convergence, Digital Convergence ClassFlow Application, Digital Citizenship, Diploma Pathways, Pathways to Biliteracy, Second Language Immersion, the Harmony Project: A Blueprint for Music Education, Performing Arts Panther Partnership, M-DCPS Teacher LEADership Academy, Parents Helping Parents, Early Childhood Jumpstart, iTransition, Summer Youth Internship Program, G.R.E.A.T. Expansion, Schools Police Explorers Expansion, Cultivating Civic Engagement, Values Matter Miami, and Online School Care Payment System.

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Pace High wrestling coach Frank Pelegri inducted into Natl. Wrestling Hall of Fame

By Rene D. Basulto Special to The Miami Laker Frank Pelegri, Pace High School’s long-time wrestling coach of 20 years, was formally inducted into the Florida chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame with a Lifetime Service to Wrestling award on August 6.

Pelegri was one of four coaches and three officials from Florida inducted as part of the Hall of Fame’s Class of 2016 at the awards ceremony and banquet held at a Disney Springs Resort on August 5 and 6.

In attendance to support Pelegri were his family, Pace principal Ana Garcia and other administrators, his assistant wrestling coach and Olympic bronze medalist Lazaro Reinoso, and several Pace alumni who wrestled under Pelegri.

Two of these alumni were Tony Santiago and Maques Coleman, who won individual state championships for Pace in 1998 and 2001 respectively. Coleman was also a part of the team that Pelegri

coached to a FHSAA State Championship in 2000, making them the first state champions from a Miami-Dade County private school.

Last school year, Pelegri was inducted into the Pace Hall of Fame and coached Class of 2016 alumnus Alex Perez to a state championship in the 138 lbs. weight class. In total, he has amassed a career record of 385 wins, 32 losses, and 2 ties.

For his success, Pelegri credits his Christian faith and the school’s focus on Christ, a devotion he says has been strengthened by Garcia’s leadership. “It has truly been a blessing to have had a Christ-centered school such as Pace,� said Pelegri. “It has given me the ability to draw strength from the Lord. I am extremely grateful for the wins and trophies, but the important thing is teaching [our wrestlers] to be God-fearing men, strong and courageous men who are never weak or afraid!�

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The Vallejo Family: A five-decade legacy of Pace High School alumni

By Rene D. Basulto Special to The Miami Laker Since opening in 1963, Pace High School has seen many family legacies established, as alumni send their children to become Pace Spartans. Only very few families, however, can tout a Spartan legacy that extends across five decades.

The Vallejo family has had 15 members who attended Pace from the 1970s into the 2010s, with 10 graduates from the family itself and 5 spouses whom they met at Pace and married into the family.

The first Vallejos to attend Pace were cousins Ivan D. Vallejo and George Vallejo, who entered as freshmen in 1976 and graduated in 1980. Ivan’s wife Ana RosalesVallejo and Eric Vallejo both graduated from Pace right after in 1981. Carlos Vallejo followed as part of the Class of 1984, and Ozzie Vallejo and his wife Cindy Vallejo both graduated in 1985.

George’s brother Freddy Vallejo graduated in 1986 while his wife Linny Navarro-Vallejo graduated in 1985. Alex Vallejo graduated in 1987.

From these alumni came the next generation, as Ivan and Ana’s children Ivan A., Vanessa, and Stefan became Spartans. Vanessa graduated alongside her eventual husband Carlos de la Osa in 2000, Ivan A. did the same with his wife Vanessa Villar-Vallejo in 2004, and Stefan graduated from Pace in 2010. “It’s not every day that you can say five marriages in a family are a result of being high school

PACE HIGH alumni (from left) Ozzie Vallejo (1985), Ivan A. Vallejo (2004), Stefan Vallejo (2010), James Hobales (2011), and Ivan D. Vallejo (1980) participate in the 2016 Spartan Golf Classic. sweethearts at Pace,� said Vanessa has six children under the age of 7 that they plan to enroll at Pace Vallejo-de la Osa. After graduating from Pace, the when the time comes. These Vallejos found success in multiple young Spartans will be graduating career areas. Some went into the as part of the Classes of 2024 clinical field, becoming physi- 2030. “Pace helped create a strong cians, respiratory therapists, and dentists, while others found suc- personal foundation that has cess as CPAs and CEOs, to name a helped each of us evolve into the few. Ivan D. Vallejo, for example, individuals we are today,� said is the president and CEO of Vanessa De La Osa. “While we may not have all been in school Pulmonary Health Network The Vallejos have remained an together, we find it wonderful that active part of the Pace community, we all had similar experiences and participating in alumni events, memories walking the same hallplaying in the annual golf tourna- ways that our parents and children ment, and continually giving back have walked. You never forget your time at Pace High School or to their alma mater.

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News and Notes about Miami Lakes area public and private schools Miami-Dade County's public schools resume on Monday, August 22 to begin the 2016-2017 school year. Parents and students are urged to register early to avoid processing delays.

Two proofs of current address are required. Also required is a completion of a "Disclosure of Time of Registration" form, which can be obtained from Attendance Services.

For more information visit www.dadeschools.net.

First Day of Class: Monday, August 22, 2016.

Last Day of School: Thursday, June 8, 2017.

Winter Recess: Monday, December 26 - Friday, January 6, 2017.

Spring Recess: Monday, April 10 - 14, 2017.

Teacher Planning Days (schools are closed): August 18, 19, 30; October 3, 12; November 8, 23; January 23, March 24; June 9.

Holidays: Labor Day (Sept. 5), Veteran's Day (Nov. 11), Thanksgiving (Nov. 24) Dr. Martin Luther King Day (Jan. 16), Presidents Day (Feb. 20), and Memorial Day (May 29).

Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten and first grade students will attend class from 8:20 a.m. to 1:50 p.m. Second through sixth grade students will attend school from 8:30 a.m. to 3:05 p.m.

On Wednesdays, all elementary school students will be dismissed at 1:50 p.m. Parents inquire with their child's school to confirm opening and dismissal times.

Hours at middle schools will be 9:10 a.m. to 3:50 p.m. Senior high school hours are from 7:20 a.m. to 2:20 p.m. Various middle schools operate on Senior High school times.

Parents that do not know which school their child will attend should look up the boundary designations online at www.dadeschools.net/guidek-12.asp.

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Bob Graham Education Center 15901 N.W. 79 Avenue Miami Lakes, FL 33016 Phone: 305-557-3303 Fax: 305-826-5434 K and 1 Primary Learning Center 8875 N.W. 143 St. Miami Lakes, FL 33018 Principal: Yecenia MartinezLopez Assistant principals: Elizabeth Hernandez, James Jackimczuk, Jesus Mesa, Annette Riveron Trust counselor: Jeffrey Gardner Guidance counselors: Sara Najara (PreK-4), Joel Castellanos (5-8) Teachers: 130 Enrollment: App. 1700 Uniforms required.

School website: www.bgec.dadeschools.net Student/Parent Orientation: Monday, August 15 in the cafeteria at 8:30 a.m. (PreK-2nd), 9:30 a.m. (3rd - 5th), and 10:30 p.m.

(6th - 8th).

Palm Springs North Elementary School 17615 NW 82 Avenue Hialeah, FL 33015 Phone: 305-821-4631 Fax: 305-825-0422 Principal: Maribel B. Dotres Assistant principals: Eduardo A. Molliner, Emma Gonzalez Teachers: 67 Enrollment: 1,006 Uniforms required.

School website: www.psnelementary.com/ Miami Lakes K-8 Center 14250 N.W. 67 Avenue, Miami Lakes, FL 33014 Phone: 305-822-7757 Fax: 305-557-6595 Principal: Carlos Salcedo Assistant principals: Veronika Sasturrias, Anthony Rhodes, Niurka Martinez Trust counselor: Loretta Garcia Teachers: 82 Enrollment: 1300 Uniforms required.

School website: www.mles.dadeschools.net/ Student/Parent Orientation: August 18 and 19. Call school for more details.

Joella C. Good Elementary School 6350 N.W. 188 Terrace Miami, FL 33015 Phone: 305-625-2008 Fax: 305-628-0460 Principal: Lizette G. O'Halloran Assistant principal: Mileydis Torrens Teachers: 54 Enrollment: 1000 Uniforms required.

School website: www.joella.dadeschools.net Hialeah Gardens Elementary School 9702 N.W. 130 Street Hialeah Gardens, FL 33018 Phone: 305-827-8830 Fax: 305-818-7970 Principal: Rachel Autler Assistant principal: Saimara Costero Guidance counselors: Olga Lopez-Nanney and Jeanette Alfaro Teachers: 109 Enrollment: 2111 Uniforms required.

School website: www.hialeahgardens.org Open Campus for students/parents: Saturday, August 20 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Spanish Lake Elementary School 7940 N.W. 194 Street Miami, FL 33015 Phone: 305-816-0300 Fax: 305-861-0301 Early Childhood Center 19200 N.W. 79 Avenue Miami, FL 33015 Principal: Jacqueline AriasGonzalez Assistant principals: Kathy Bustamente, Anita Marti and Viviana Lebeña Guidance counselors: Grisell Gajano and Ginette Sanchez Teachers: 111 Enrollment: 1600 Uniforms required.

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School website: www.sle.dadeschools.net Student/Parent Orientation: 1st - 5th grade: August 16 at 9 a.m.; Kindergarten: August 17 at 9 a.m.

Open House: Wednesday, September 14; grades PreK, K, 4th and 5th grades from 5 to 6 :30 p.m.; 1st, 2nd and 3rd grades from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Miami Lakes Middle School 6425 Miami Lakeway North Miami Lakes, FL 33014 Phone: 305-557-3900 Fax: 305-828-6753 Principal: Dr. Manuel Sanchez III Assistant principals: Nora J. Bueno, Rafael Crespo Trust counselor: Marley Hernandez Guidance counselor: Maria Macias Teachers: 50 Enrollment: 1,100 Uniforms required.

School website: www.mlms.dadeschools.net Country Club Middle School 18305 N.W. 75 Place Miami, FL 33015 Phone: 305-820-8800 Fax: 305-820-8801 Principal: Cynthia Prado Assistant principals: Carol S. Jeffrey, Jacquelyn Villazon Guidance counselor: Jenette Isla Teachers: 72 Uniforms required.

Lawton Chiles Middle School 8190 N.W. 197 Street Miami, FL 33015 Phone: 305-816-9101 Fax: 305-816-9248 Principal: Nelson Izquierdo Assistant principal: Wendy Forteza Guidance counselor: Laura Lotito Teachers: 40 Enrollment: 879 Uniforms required.

School website: www.lawtonchilesmiddle.com New Student/Parent Orientation: Saturday, August 20 from 9 to 11 a.m. in the auditorium Hialeah Gardens Middle School 11690 N.W. 92 Avenue Hialeah Gardens, FL 33018 Phone: 305-817-0017 Fax: 305-817-0018 Principal: Maritza Jimenez Assistant principals: Niurka Davis, Francisco Serio, Evelyn Torres-McHale Guidance counselors: Leticia Figueroa (6th - 7th), Arlene Pineda (7th - 8th) Teachers: 96 Uniforms required.

School website: www.hialeahgardensmiddle.org

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News and Notes about Miami Lakes area schools American Senior High School 18350 N.W. 67 Ave Miami, FL 33015 Phone: 305-557-3770 Fax: 305-828-3771 Principal: Francisco Garnica Assistant principals: Jodie Jove, Marieyola Batiste, Alex Gonzalez Guidance counselors: Yixsi Quintana (12th), Yvette Constant (11th), Martha Ruiz (10th), and Rosemarie Scott-Gibbs (9th) Teachers: 107 Uniforms required.

School website: www.americanshs.org/ Student Orientations: Freshman - Saturday, August 20, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Sophomores Saturday, August 27, 9 to 10 a.m., Juniors - Saturday, August 27, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Seniors Tuesday, August 23, 6 to 7 p.m. All orientations will take place at the gym.

Barbara Goleman Senior High School 14100 N.W. 89 Avenue Miami Lakes, FL 33018 Phone: 305-362-0676 Fax: 305-827-0249 Principal: Joaquin Hernandez Assistant principals: Lizette Hevia, Gisela Rodriguez, Roberto L. Inza CAP advisor: Kelly Zaher Guidance counselors: Elizabeth Pina and Raquel Blanco Teachers: 86 Uniforms required.

School website: www.bghs.dadeschools.net/ Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High 7977 W. 12 Avenue Hialeah, FL 33014 Phone: 305-823-1330 Fax: 305-362-4188 Principal: Lisa Garcia Assistant principals: Ron Butler, Barbara Viñas and Juan Ramirez Trust counselor: Odalys Acosta CAP advisor: Raquel Cruz Activities director/Magnet Lead: Jenniver Murray Guidance counselors: Randall Jones, Maritza Baez-Valladeperas and Eileen Padro Teachers: 101 Enrollment: 1725 Uniforms required.

School website: www.hmltrojans.org/

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Miami Lakes Educational Center 5780 N.W. 158 Street Miami Lakes, FL 33014 Phone: (305) 557-1100 Fax: 305-557-7391 Principal: Lourdes Diaz High School Vice Principal: Beatriz Sears Assistant principals: Tammy Thomas and Michael Tandlich Adult Vocational vice principal: Beverly Carter-Remy Assistant principals: Juan Gonzalez, Ana Varona, Scott Parker and Cassandra Green Trust counselor: Lily Montpellier High school guidance counselors: Claribel Feria, Javier Lasaga, Joy Davis Adult vocational guidance counselors: Jackie Benjamin, Jennifer Lanzetta, Danielle Taylor, and Greg White Uniforms required. New uniforms for this school year.

School website: www.mlecshs.com/ Hialeah Gardens Senior High 11700 Hialeah Gardens Blvd.

Hialeah Gardens, FL 33018 Phone: 305-698-5000 Fax: 305-698-5001 Principal: Louis Algaze Assistant principals: Andy Granados, Lesa Slocum, Lee Krueger, Edith Cimino Trust counselor: Thomas Binder Guidance counselors: Clark Leander, Maria Muñoz, Yvette Pino, Maria Mira CAP advisor: Michelle Abesada Teachers: 118 Enrollment: 2900 Uniforms required.

School website: www.hghsgladiators.com/ Monsignor Edward Pace High School 15600 N.W. 32 Avenue Miami Gardens, FL 33054 Phone: 305-623-7223 Fax: 305-521-0188 Principal: Ana Garcia President: Fr. Paul Vuturo Academics Dean: Rebeca Bautista Director of Guidance and Counseling: Carla Giberson Guidance counselors: Melanie Otero and Ramon Rodriguez Dean of Students: Samuel Lilly, Valarie Lloyd, Anthony Walker Teachers: 55 Uniforms required.

School website: www.pacehs.com Orientation-Spartan Experience for freshmen and transfer students on Monday, August 19 at 8 a.m.

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Fax: 305-829-3019 Principal: Ana Casariego Teachers: 15 Enrollment: 200 Uniforms required.

Accepts VPK, School Readiness Program, and Step Up for Students Scholarship.

School website: www.moorsch.org Student/Parent Orientation date: Thursday, September 1, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Call school for details.

Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School Pre-K through 8th 6600 Miami Lakeway North Miami Lakes FL 33014 Phone: 305-362-5315 Fax: 305-558-2631 Principal: Ricardo Briz Assistant principal: Barbara Picazo Teachers: 35 Uniforms required.

School website: www.ollnet.com/School/ Parent Orientation: Friday, August 19, 9 a.m. to noon.

M-D schools outperform state

St. Andrews Yard Sale scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 1

Dade Christian School 6601 N.W. 167 Street Miami, FL 33015 Phone: 305-822-7690 Fax: 305-826-4072 Principal of Schools: Douglas Flores Uniforms required.

School website: www.dadechristian.org/ Mother of Our Redeemer Catholic School PK3 through 8th 8445 N.W. 186 Street Hialeah, FL 33015 Phone: 305-829-3988

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schools received “A” ratings for the year, compared to just 23 percent statewide. M-DCPS also received higher ratings than the state when examining the percentage scoring “A” and “B”; and when combined across “A”, “B”, and “C” ratings.

M-DCPS outpaced schools statewide in the percentage receiving “A” ratings by each school type, with senior high schools and combination grade schools performing exceptionally well.

St. Andrews Lutheran Church will host a yard sale on Saturday, October 1, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 575 West 68 Street in Hialeah, across from Twin Lakes Elementary School.

Funds raised will provide continuing support for the church’s food bank and other ministry activities.

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In Memoriam:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hialeah Church of Christ Telephone 305-558-1060 (Temporary meeting location) Shula’s Hotel (Davis Cup Room) 6842 Main Street, Miami Lakes Sunday Bible Study.................9:30 AM Sunday Worship Service.......10:30 AM Sunday Evening Service..........6:00 PM Wednesday Bible Study...........7:30 PM

Fulfilled Life Church Telephone 786-378-2356 Country Club Middle School 18305 N.W. 75 Place Sunday Service (Eng.)..10:30 AM

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

Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church 15801 N.W. 67 Avenue Telephone: 305-558-2202 Sunday services in English 9:30, 11 AM and 5:30 PM Sunday services in Spanish 8 AM, 12:45 PM and 7 PM Saturday services 8:30 AM, 5 PM Daily services 7 and 8:30 AM Confessions: Saturdays 3:30 PM

Mother of Our Redeemer Catholic Church 8445 N.W. 186 Street Telephone: 305-829-6141 Daily services (Spanish) 8:30 AM Saturday (English) 5:30 PM Saturdays (Spanish) 7 PM Sundays (English) 8 & 10:30 AM Sundays (Spanish) 9 AM, 12:30 PM, 7 PM

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

Beloved MLEC teacher Jennie Susi

By Neyda Borges, Special to The Miami Laker Jennie Susi Taylor found joy in helping others. It was that spirit of giving that led her to her life’s work – teaching. Her spirit never wavered, despite a 10 year battle with cancer.

Throughout her struggles with surgeries, medications, and chemotherapy, she taught her students, her friends and her family about love, life, and resiliency.

She went to school on the days that she was scheduled for chemotherapy and – if she was able to pull herself out of bed – was back at school the next morning.

It was her optimism, her love of life, that propelled her forward.

And it was that determination, that enthusiasm for life that inspired those who knew and loved her.

When she was first diagnosed with cancer, doctors told her that she had less than two years to live.

Jennie decided that “statistics are just statistics. I’m going to be one of the positive statistics.” And, in so many ways, she was. She fought this disease for ten years, undergoing several surgeries, chemotherapy and all of the physical and emotional ups and downs that accompany treatment.

JENNIE SUSI TAYLOR She never lost her buoyancy, never stopped smiling, and was never too busy to take the time to reach out to friends, family, and former students to see how they were feeling.

When she took a leave of absence to have surgery, she sent videos to her students, letting them know that she was recovering. She sent care packages and reached out to encourage them before their History End of Course Exams.

On Friday, July 22, she passed away peacefully.

Susi was one of two siblings

and proud daughter of Salvino “Sal” Susi and Patricia Roberts Susi, who she credited with teaching her to be positive, even in the face of adversity.

Teaching brought her together with husband Donn Taylor.

Married for fifteen years, they faced life’s challenges together.

She retired from Miami-Dade County Public Schools in 2014, having worked at Miami Lakes Educational Center, Barbara Goleman Senior High, and Lake Stevens Middle School. Everywhere she went, she made an impact.

Susi was a loving and devoted wife, sister, cousin, aunt, and friend. She is survived by her husband, Donn Taylor, brother Richard Michael Susi, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Her zest for life, her empathy and compassion have inspired everyone who had the privilege to know her.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to The Marian Center School, 15701 N.W. 37 Avenue, Opa Locka, FL 33054, or The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC), 2501 Oak Lawn Avenue, Suite 435, Dallas, TX 75219. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

MLEC’s Jonathan Tagoe, accepted to MIT’s summer MITES program Jonathan Tagoe, a senior in the Engineering Strand of the Cambridge Academy at Miami Lakes Educational Center (MLEC), was one of 70 students selected from across the country and Puerto Rico to participate in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) MITES Program, the Minority

Introduction to Engineering and Science (MITES).

MITES is a rigorous six-week residential academic enrichment program for promising high school seniors who have a strong academic record and are interested in studying and exploring careers in science and engineering.

Tagoe enrolled in college

courses, including college level Calculus, Physics 2 (electricity and magnetism), and humanities courses.

He is the sixth MLEC Cambridge student to attend the MIT summer program in the last five years.

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

The Redeemed Christian Church of God

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

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

(Editor’s Note: All information provided by individual houses of worship.

Confirm service times by telephone.

JONATHAN TAGOE was selected as one of 70 students to attend MIT’s MITES summer program.

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God in Every Subject

By Paul & Charlene Thibodeau Special to The Miami Laker The dictionary says that the meaning of change is to: “Take the form, nature, content and future course to something different than what is or what it would be if left alone.”

To deviate and take a person from the direction in which they were accustomed of going, changing an old habit by replacing it with a new habit under new conditions. Elevating to a higher level in the light of success giving Glory to God. This new 2016/2017 school year, Montessori Children’s House of Miami Lakes has chosen to be totally committed to bring the Word of God in every subject to the children with the blessing of Bob Jones University Christian Curriculum that will compliment

the Montessori Philosophy and materials.

The Bible explicitly states that God is no respecter of persons.

(Acts. 10:34) (Deut. 10:17).

Montessori recognizes that not all children can perform well in a more free atmosphere, and a more structured environment would be conducive or contribute to their educational development.

However, the entrance of God’s Word is the Major Key to a transformation within the life of children while they are young. (Psalm 119:130).

The Word says that we are not to be conformed to this world, but transformed by the renewing of our minds, that we may know the good and perfect and acceptable Will of God and His Will concerning all our lives and that of the children place in our trust. (Rom.

12:1-2).

We are extremely excited to introduce the new curriculum that the children will truly enjoy within their new remodeled classroom as a blessing to our school by Alex and Sandra Rodriguez, along with many additional enjoyable projects that have been added.

Thank you and Bless you for allowing us to be a part of your child’s education and cultivation of their life and spirit.

“And all thy children shall be taught of the Lord and great shall be the peace of thy children.”

(Isaiah 54:13).

Montessori Children’s House is located at 6381 Miami Lakeway North in Miami Lakes. For more information, call 305-823-2522 or 305-823-5632.License C11MD0920.

M-Dade Public Schools prepare for new school meals In one week, Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) will be welcoming more than 342,000 students back to school.

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The department’s Test Kitchen

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