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The original northwest Miami-Dade community newspaper for the Town of Miami Lakes & surrounding areas Vol. 42 No 12
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MIAMI LAKES, FLORIDA
Honorary Mayor For a Day
JUNE 17, 2016
Six-month abatement approved by the court in mayor’s legal fees case The Town of Miami Lakes and Mayor Michael Pizzi’s attorneys have reached an agreement over a temporary stay in his lawsuit against the town which is demanding the city pays his lawyers $2.5 million for successfully defending him during his criminal trial. According to the accord, both sides have put on hold any court proceedings relating to the lawsuit for six months, including dispositions and motions to reimburse attorneys fees, to give Miami Lakes an opportunity to pursue its own action against its insurance carrier to pay the mayor’s legal bill. The motion for an abatement was filed on May 16 in the Circuit
JOSEPH CALLES, a 5th grade student at Miami Lakes K-8 Center, served as Miami Lakes honorary Mayor for a Day on June 10 at Town Hall. “I now call this meeting to order,” Calles said while he banged the gavel. He was joined by Councilmembers Manny Cid and Ceasar Mestre and Vice Mayor Tim Daubert. (See another photo on Page 6.)
Court for Miami-Dade County. The temporary stay in the case would allow Miami Lakes’ attorney, Lydecker Diaz, to go after the town’s insurance company to cover the mayor’s legal bill and also recover the $460,000 as part of a settlement for Pizzi’s court costs for his reinstatement case, which started at the Florida Supreme Court and ended in the lower court. According to the abatement, which expires November 15, the mayor’s legal team who includes Ed Shohat, Ralf Rodriguez and Ben Kuehne, might assist the town in its lawsuit against the insurance company to recover the money. For a year, Miami Lakes has
been seeking an abatement to stop the mounting legal fees. According to Town Attorney Raul Gastesi, the mayor’s lawyers repeatedly rejected the town’s request for an abatement, and he questioned the timing of the stay of litigation since the mayor’s disposition was scheduled for May 23. At a Town Council meeting in May, Shohat verbally committed to the six-month abatement when Gastesi requested $100,000 in attorney fees for Pizzi’s deposition and other legal proceedings relating to his lawsuit. Pizzi was arrested in 2013 in an FBI sting and was indicted on
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Town enters Par 3 Park in Public Space Challenge Town of Miami Lakes’ submission for the Par 3 Central Park has been selected as a finalist in the Miami Foundation’s 2016 Public Space Challenge. One of 56 selected finalists from a pool of more than 400 ideas, the Town seeks to transform the Par 3 Golf Course, located on the east side of the Palmetto Expressway and south of N.W. 154 Street, into Miami Lakes Par 3 Central Park. The 32-acre parcel of land is being acquired by the Town through a donation from The Graham Companies. Originally opened in 1963, the 18-hole Par 3 Course is located within prime gathering space of Don Shula’s Golf Club and Hotel Indigo. The Town’s vision is to convert the Par 3 Course into a multiuse central park. Proposed amenities and activities for people to enjoy include walking trails, fitness stations, a kids play area, as well as botanical and butterfly gardens. The availability of parks is an important quality-of-life factor, and the Town intends to continue looking for additional park and recreation opportunities for its residents.
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RENDERING OF PROPOSED MIAMI LAKES PAR 3 CENTRAL PARK.
n July 4 fireworks and concert featureing “Pocket Change” set for Picnic Park West................2
n News and Notes of interest from the Town of Miami Lakes. See pages......................6 & 7
n Maria and Pablo Mendez open Rush Clothing Boutique on Main Street........................12
n Pace High graduates first four-year EMT Academy program students.......................15
n Legal Fees straw ballot proposal ignites a firestorm at Town Council meeing........................3
n Two former Miami Lakes Optimist athletes receive Roland Gomez scholarships.................9
n Shula’s ladies’ tennis team wins Region 8 title; heads to state tournament......................14
n Community Calendar, 12, School, sports and church news, 14-20, Classified ads.........20-23
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July 4 fireworks, concert features ‘Pocket Change’ Miami Lakes and its Cultural Affairs Committee will host the 13th annual Fourth of July Concert and Fireworks Show on Monday, July 4, beginning at 6 p.m. at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. The fun-filled event for the whole family will feature live entertainment, food trucks, and more, following by a spectacular fireworks presentation. Admission and parking are free. Sponsored by The Graham Companies, this year’s concert features South Florida’s own R&B
music sensation Pocket Change. Founded by Eddie Carmichael in 1994, the group has performed across the U.S. and headlined at Music and Food festivals throughout Florida. Entertainment will also include performances by the Town’s community Ballet, Jazz and Martial Arts recreation programs beginning at 6 p.m. Miami-Dade County Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr. is sponsoring the photo booth filled with fun props and giveaways. Attendees are reminded to bring
blankets and chairs. Fireworks, sparklers and pets are not permitted in Picnic Park West or on the Town’s shuttle buses. Parking around the Picnic Park West perimeter is limited and attendees are encouraged to walk or bike to the Park. The Town is also providing free shuttle service from two locations beginning at 5:30 p.m.: Town Hall, 6601 Main Street, shuttle service will run every 20 minutes until 8 p.m.; Royal Oaks Park, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue, shuttle service will run
Town staff takes on FitBit Challenge
A FITBIT CHALLENGE has swept through Miami Lakes Town Hall. Councilmembers Manny Cid and Ceasar Mestre along with Town Manager Alex Rey (pictured front center) along with nearly all Town staff members proudly display their FitBits. Cigna Health Insurance provided the Town with wellness dollars and under Cid’s initiative, the Town partnered with FitBit for the wellness challenge. “The goal is to save taxpayer dollars by keeping our employees fit and healthy, which in turn, will lower our health insurance premiums,” Cid said.
every 10 minutes until 8 p.m. Shuttle service will resume at the conclusion of the fireworks show. The last bus will depart Picnic Park West at 11 p.m. For more information, or to
inquire about sponsorship opportunities, contact Special Events and Committees coordinator Clarisell De Cardenas at 305-3646100 or decardenasc@miamilakes-fl.gov.
Graham Companies appoint veteran construction manager Steve Williams to new post of Construction Vice President Steve Williams, a 30-year construction management veteran, has been named Vice President of Construction, a newly-created position at The Graham Companies, the original developer of the Miami Lakes community. Williams will be responsible for overseeing all of the company’s new construction, both commercial and residential, including new residential development in Town Center and other projects in Miami Lakes Business Park West. Originally from Texas where he earned a Construction Management degree from Texas A&M, Williams began his career in Texas where he oversaw a multitude of institutional, residential and commercial projects. He moved to Florida in 2004, first to Lake Mary, and then Ft. Lauderdale where he now resides. Most recently, Williams was Operations Executive at Facchina Construction of Florida where he has been responsible for the $500
STEVE WILLIAMS million renovation and expansion of the Miami Beach Convention Center. Williams is married, has four grown children and is an avid boater. Miami Dolphins fans will have to accept that he is a rabid Dallas Cowboys fan.
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Legal fees straw ballot proposal ignites firestorm By The Miami Lakes Staff A proposal for a non-binding straw ballot to decide if Miami Lakes residents want the Town to pay the mayor’s legal bill for his criminal case sparked a political firestorm and could have led to another court battle and more fees. The opposition for Councilmember Frank Mingo’s proposed straw ballot during the November election centered on a disdain for taxpayers footing another legal bill should Mayor Michael Pizzi file a third lawsuit against the town for conceivably violating his civil rights since he may be entitled to the money following his acquittal. Pizzi and Miami Lakes are mired in a legal dispute over his lawsuit demanding the town pay $2.5 million in attorney fees incurred from his public corrup-
tion trial, but the two sides agreed to abate the case for six months while the city pursue its insurance carrier to pay his bill. But Mingo had second thoughts about putting the town’s taxpayers in harms way of another legal battle and rescinded his legislation, though it appeared he had the support of his fellow council members at last week’s Town Council meeting. Mingo said his proposal wasn’t politically motivated against Pizzi. “I want the people of Miami Lakes to weigh in and gives us an idea where they want us to go,� he said. “My intention is not political but to get the input from the people of Miami Lakes. I see he’s trying to get the money for his lawyers, and that tells me it’s all about one thing, money.� Mingo said $2.5 million consti-
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tutes 15 percent of the town’s budget and Miami Lakes may have to raise taxes and cut services to balance next year’s spending plan. “It’s sad the people of Miami Lakes would be silenced on an important issue,� he said. Pizzi said Mingo’s straw ballot idea was politically motivated to try to keep him out of office, albeit he has yet to file papers to run for re-election in November. The mayor said the results would’ve been predetermined had it been placed on the ballot. “Nobody wants to pay attorney fees under any circumstances,� Pizzi said. “So you know how they will vote. This is a legal issue that should be decided in the court of law.� Pizzi said the abatement for his criminal case should have eased some tension but Mingo’s straw ballot brought back old wounds. “We agreed to an abatement in good faith and this item gets out on the agenda,� Pizzi said. “Talk about lack of good faith.� During the heated debate which lasted over 60 minutes, Mingo and Pizzi exchanged words over the legal fees and proposed straw ballot which the mayor called misleading and disingenuous. “This is part of a political strategy to make sure Michael Pizzi, who may run for office, be able to make attorney’s fees and criminal case a central issue in the campaign,� Pizzi said. “It’s absolutely absurd and intellectually dishonest.� Mingo took a verbal swipe at the mayor following his intellectu-
ally dishonest comment. “When I’m called intellectually dishonest, my gloves come off,� Mingo said. “I have never been arrested by the FBI for talking money in a closet. So, if there’s anyone who has a cloud over him, it’s you, not me.� Before Mingo pulled his proposal for a straw ballot, most of his colleagues seemed to support his idea. Councilmember Tony Lama said the straw ballot couldn’t be politically motivated since Pizzi hasn’t opened up a campaign account to run in November’s election. “This is not interfering with an election because Mr. Pizzi has not filed papers,� Lama said. “This is not politically motivated, we want to make the right decision and find out where residents sit.� Councilmember Ceasar Mestre, who is running for mayor, said the Town Council is under a lot of pressure to resolve the legal matter once the abatement is over. “I would like to know what they want us to do themselves because we have to make some decisions,� he said. But residents who weighed in on the contentious straw ballot request didn’t embrace it. Harry Bolinger said a straw ballot would just add to the town’s legal problem. “We keep fighting the same battle for over a year and we’re getting deeper,� said Bolinger, who was a police officer for 27 years. “Working in law enforcement, I have seen people acquitted and
entitled to reinstatement, back pay and attorney fees. It’s the law.â€? Maria Kramer indicated the approval of a straw ballot pales in comparison to a judge’s decision on whether Miami Lakes should pay Pizzi’s legal fees. “In the United States government, the court supersedes city, state and federal governments,â€? she said. “So no matter what the voters pass, if the courts say we have to pay the mayor’s legal fees, we are enjoined to have to the pay the mayor’s legal fees.â€? Roosevelt Bradley said he couldn’t support Mingo’s proposal because it would drag taxpayers into a politically motivated campaign. “I’m not in support for money to pay for political ads,â€? said the former Miami-Dade Transit director. Ken Harris Robins, a civil rights attorney who Town Attorney Raul Gastesi said assisted Pizzi in his reinstatement settlement against Miami Lakes, said the straw ballot would have violated the mayor’s civil rights. “He was acquitted of a crime and entitled to get paid by the city that benefited from the services by that mayor,â€? Robins said. “Don’t tamper with the ballot.â€? In other Town Council News: • Council members gave their final approval for an ordinance to amend the current budget totaling a $7,814,088 increase in the town’s spending plan from $29,799,989 to $37,614,076. The amendment further increases the
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AS PART of the 10th annual Town of Miami Lakes Senior Games, the Miami Lakes Duplicate Bridge club held a special event at the Mary Collins Community Center. Pictured in the front row (from left) are the East/West winners. Taking first place was Steve Burskhy and Carolyn Jones, second place went to Gitta Kastner and Edith Fish, and third place was won by Barbara Hauser and Myk Katovsky. Pictured in the back row (from left) are the North/South winners. Top honors went to Linda Tino and Arlene Draizin, Joe Phillips and Dave Oliver came in second, and Toni Halfand and Betty Battles finished third. All participants received a Senior Games T-shirt courtesy of the Elderly Affairs Committee. The Club plays every Monday at 11:45 a.m. and players of all skill levels are welcome. For information, contact Oliver at 305-822-9680 or Carol Seiderman at 954-629-7886.
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Town and mayor’s attorneys arrive at six-month abatement in dispute over legal expenses (Continued from Page 1) seven counts of public corruption charges. After his acquittal in 2014, Florida Governor Rick Scott refused to reinstate him and Pizzi sued him in Florida’s top court. The Circuit Court returned him to political office and the decision was upheld by an Appeals Court. As for the town’s litigation against its insurance company, Gastesi said a hearing is scheduled for Thursday, June 9, for the company’s motion to dismiss the town’s case. Sometime before July 31, since
the insurance litigation and criminal fees cases are related, the attorneys involved in the criminal fees case are attempting to have the attorneys and parties involved in the insurance litigation case attend a mediation session. Gastesi said since the abatement was approved, the $100,000 is not needed for the town’s legal expense for the deposition and other legal motions in the mayor’s case. But the Council approved his request for $35,000 from the $100,000 for the mediation sessions.
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Summary of more actions taken at June 8 Town Council meeting (Continued from Page 3) budget by $679,809 (of which $666,809 represents one-time revenues from the Dunnwoody Lake Development and grant awards, and $13,000 of net transfers between funds), bringing the total budget to $38,293,855. The amendment also includes an additional $45,000 to upgrade the Wi-Fi in the town’s parks, and an additional $650,000 in money generated by the new mobility fee from Lennar Homes Corporation’s residential development at N.W. 87 Avenue and 154 Street. The modified budget funds some traffic-troubled spots at Windmill Gate Road ($50,000) and the Palmetto Expressway and N.W. 67 Avenue ($30,000), the Greenways and Trails Striping Improvements ($15,000), and the Town’s Dog Park construction additional funding ($50,000). • Lawmakers approved a resolution to adopt the mobility fee for the Dunnwoody Lakes property where Lennar Homes Corporation is planning to build a residential community at N.W. 87 Avenue and 154 Street. Lennar Homes purchased the tract from the Lowell Dunn family last year and Miami Lakes subsequently approved the corporation’s plans to build 256-singlefamily homes and 226 townhouses on the parcel. The mobility fee of $657,807 replaces the town’s old method of developers paying for a traffic
study to help improve traffic flow on the town’s roadways. The new concurrency program allows developers to pay the town a fee based on the daily trips near their development projects and Miami Lakes would use the money to improve mobility for residents. Town Manager Alex Rey said the mobility fee for Lennar Homes can help make roadway upgrades to meet traffic concurrency as required in a 2011 development agreement between the town and the Lowell Dunn family, which paved the way for opening up N.W. 87 Avenue to alleviate traffic gridlock on the west side. Traffic improvements include adding a southbound left-turn lane at N.W. 82nd Avenue and 154 Street, building an exclusive westbound and eastbound right-turn lane at N.W. 82nd Avenue and N.W. 154 Street; construction an additional eastbound through lane on N.W. 154 Street from N.W. 79th Court to N.W. 77th Court; constructing an additional southbound left-turn lane at N.W. 154 Street and 79 Avenue; and erecting an exclusive northbound right-turn lane at N.W. 138 Street and 87 Avenue. In addition, Council members approved a resolution for the final plat for Lennar Homes’ building plans. • Council members approved a resolution to oppose any entity’s efforts to opening up N.W. 170 Street at Interstate 75.
• Council members approved a a three-year agreement with the Miami Lakes United Soccer Club with an option for two (1) year extensions to use Miami Lakes Optimist and Royal Oaks parks. The new accord calls for the club to maintain a minimum of a 50 resident participation ratio in its recreational programs and a minimum of a 25 percent resident participation ratio in its travel and competitive programs, and the program should maintain a nonresident registration fee that is at a minimum 25 percent higher than the resident registration fee. • Council members approved a resolution to accept and certify of the results of the May 17 special mail-in ballot election in which residents overwhelmingly approved 10 town charter amendments. • Lawmakers approved Council member Manny Cid’s proposal for town staff to draft Declaration of Principles of Inclusion for individuals with Autism and other kids with special needs. Cid said the town should follow Coral Gables’ lead and adopt similar principles including accommodating children and adults with autism and other special needs in all aspects of town sponsored events and activities. • Lawmakers approved Cid’s proposal to direct town staff to fund the Black Olive Tree Removal program for the next fiscal year. The town would set aside $75,000 a year to underwrite the program.
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In conjunction with the “I Heart Miami Lakes” campaign, Miami Lakes Neighborhood Improvement Committee (NIC) is inviting all residents to participate in the 2016 Home Beautification Contest. The contest will recognize residents who take special care in maintaining their homes and landscaping. The winners will be awarded a $1,000 Home Depot gift card and a commemorative yard sign for their front yard. Deadline to submit an application, along with all supporting documentation, is Friday, July 15. The NIC appreciates the beautification efforts undertaken by residents and through this contest, will have the opportunity to honor their commitment to keep Miami Lakes “Growing Beautifully.” The winner will be announced at the Town Council meeting on Tuesday, July 26. To enter yourself or a neighbor, complete the application that can be found at www.miamilakes-fl.gov/nic.
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News and Notes from the Town of Miami Lakes Miami Lakes K-8 Center 8th grade student Joseph David Calles is honorary mayor
Town gets FDLE Justice Assistance Grant for school resource officer Miami Lakes recently received a grant from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) to supplement the Town’s police department budget for the school resource officer project. The FDLE Justice Assistance Grant will allow the department to conduct additional Crime Prevention Presentation at local schools and provide additional resources to patrol neighborhoods
around schools in an effort to deter loitering during and after school hours. The Project also strives to address specific truant behaviors and provide education to students on the dangers of negative decisions, and increase the probability of students becoming positive role models in their schools and community. “This funding will enable the
Town police to partner with our schools in making sure that none of our children are walking the streets and putting themselves at risk during school hours,” said Mayor Michael Pizzi. “Truancy and not going to school are a leading cause of our kids getting into trouble and developing bad habits.”
Seniors get free bus trip, admission to June 23 Miami Marlins game
MIAMI LAKES K-8 CENTER 5th grade student Joseph David Calles was selected by Mayor Michael Pizzi to serve as an honorary Mayor for a Day on June 10. Calles checked out the Mayor’s chair on the Town Council dias and then visited the mayor’s office. “My experience was fun and exciting,” he said. “I learned about the different departments at Town Hall and was excited to meet new people and the police officers.”
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The Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee is offering free monthly field trips for seniors to attend Miami Marlins games this year. Seniors receive free admission to each game courtesy of the Miami Marlins. Transportation is provided to and from Town Hall, 6100 Main Street. Space is limited and required reservations will open one week prior to each game and remain open until all seats are filled. To reserve seating, contact Clarisell De Cardenas at decardenasc@miamilakes-fl.gov, or 305364-6100. Participants are reminded that they need to have identifi-
cation confirming their age for the Thursday reduced price senior admission to each game. The field trip schedule includes: • Thursday, June 23 – Marlins vs. Cubs, 7:10 p.m.
• Thursday, July 28 – Marlins vs. Cardinals, 7:10 p.m. • Thursday, August 25 – Marlins vs. Royals, 7:10 p.m. • Thursday, September 22 – Marlins vs. Braves, 7:10 p.m.
Resident artists may depict favorite places, things to do, for Fall display at Town Hall The Town of Miami Lakes is asking residents to depict their favorite place or thing to do in Miami Lakes with artwork that will be displayed at Town Hall has part of “I Heart Miami Lakes.” Deadline for submissions is Monday, July 18. Up to 50 artworks will be chosen to be displayed from August through October. The “I Heart Miami Lakes Art Expo” will be held on Friday, August 5, from 5:30 to
7:30 p.m. Light refreshments and hors d’oeuvres will be provided. All forms of artwork will be accepted, including paintings, drawings, photos, and must be placed in a frame in order to be mounted. The submissions need to be dropped off at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street, in Miami Lakes. For more information, contact Carmen Stewart at 305-364-6100 or stewartc@miamilakes-fl.gov.
Elderly Affairs Committee sponsors free lunches, bingo for seniors two times a month in June, July, August, September \Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee will be hosting twicemonthly nutritious lunches and bingo for seniors on the second and fourth Wednesdays of June, July, August and September. The social event will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. It is sponsored by The Graham Companies,
Always At Your Side Adult Day Care, Florida Pace Centers, Giardino Gourmet Salads, and District 13 Miami-Dade County Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr. Seating is limited and reservations are required by contacting Special Events and Committees coordinator Clarisell De Cardenas at 305-364-6100, or decardenasc@miamilakes-fl.gov.
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News and Notes from the Town of Miami Lakes Council recognizes community accomplishments Miami Lakes community members were recognized at the June Town Council meeting for their accomplishments and community support. Marge Wessel was named an honorary member of the Town’s Youth Activities Task Force after years of service and dedication. A founding member of the Sports Society, she has been integral in honoring local girls and women who promote opportunities for females in sports. She has been an educator and assistant principal for several Miami-Dade County schools including Hialeah Miami Lakes High School. Miami Lakes Middle School Band led by Ana Pena is the most decorated middle school band in the local area earning 65 Superior Ratings and six Excellent Ratings at the Solo and Ensemble Festival. Bob Graham Education
Center’s 7th and 8th-grade Civic Engagement Academies were again recognized for their winning 3rd place at the National We The People competition as well as winning 1st and 2nd place honors on their Project Citizen project. Jessica Comellas was commended for her passion and energy in raising funds and creating awareness for Alzheimer’s. Her “piano-thon” events have raised over $10,000 in the past two years for the Alzheimer’s Association. A proclamation was presented in memory of Beverly Lam in honor of a Scouting hero and community leader. Lam selflessly gave her all to Scouting for countless years. She embodied a Scout’s responsibility to “help other people at all times,” to live the Scout Oath and Law, and to leave the world better than she found it.
Free SAT Prep classes hosted by Education Advisory Board in two more summer sessions Miami Lakes is offering a great opportunity for parents to get their children free tutoring for their SAT test. Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board is offering the free SAT Prep classes for students entering their junior and senior year of high school. The program is open to Miami Lakes residents and is limited to 20 students and provided on a first come, first served basis. The two remaining sessions will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Town Hall, 6601 Main
Street, during the following weeks: • Session II: July 11-15 • Session III: August 8-12 All interested students must register at www.miamilakesfl.gov/eab. Registration and a $20 deposit (cashier’s check or money order) must be received one week prior to each session to reserve the student’s spot. The deposit will be refunded once the student completes the SAT Prep course. Registration will close once the classes reach full capacity.
Town urges residents to get social for up-to-date details Town of Miami Lakes has increased its social media presence as it strives to be accessible and accountable to the public. The Town’s twitter account now has over 1,200 followers and Instagram numbers more than 650 followers. Facebook continues to have the best reach with over 3,300 followers reaching an estimated 10,000 people daily. A separate account has been added on Instagram for Miami Lakes teens which lists the activi-
ties and events taking place at the Youth Center “The Spot.” To stay informed on Town initiatives, programs and events: Facebook: www.facebook. com/townofmiamilakes. Twitter: www.twitter.com/ miamilakesnews. Instagram: www.instagram. com/town_of_miami_lakes. Miami Lakes Youth Center Instagram: www.instagram. com/thespot_mlyc.
Youth volunteers for park cleanup Miami Lakes Youth Center Council has invited resident teens to take pride in their community by volunteering in a Town Park Clean Up on Saturday, June 18. Volunteers will meet at the
Youth Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive East, at 10 a.m. The Town Moover will transport volunteers around town to clean up various local neighborhood parks.
MARGE WESSEL (center), founding member of the Sports Society and long time member of the Town’s Youth Activities Task Force (YATF), was named an honorary member of the YATF at the June Town Council meeting. She is joined by (from left) Community Police Officer Juan Rodriguez, Vice Mayor Tim Daubert, Council members Tony Lama, Ceasar Mestre and Manny Cid, Mayor Michael Pizzi, YATF chair Lynn Ancel Matos, YATF member Brian Rodriguez, and Councilmember Nelson Rodriguez.
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, June 16, 6:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Neighborhood Improvement Committee Meeting Thursday, June 16, 7:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Economic Development Committee Meeting Tuesday, June 21, 5:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Planning & Zoning Board Meeting Tuesday, June 21, 6:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Public Safety Committee Meeting Tuesday, June 28, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. In accordance with the provisions of F. S. Section 286.0105, should any person seek to appeal any decision made by the Council with respect to any matter considered at these meetings, such person will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made; which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommodation to participate in the proceedings should call Town Hall at (305) 364-6100, no later than (2) days prior to the proceeding for assistance. Please be advised that two or more Councilmembers may be in attendance at the above events/meetings. This Notice dated June 10, 2016 at Miami Lakes, Fl. Gina Inguanzo, Town Clerk
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Perry J. Cohen Foundation hosts free one-day boating safety course in M. Lakes on June 25 Last summer, 14-year-old boys Perry Cohen and Austin Stephanos went missing at sea while fishing. Following their disappearances, the Perry J. Cohen Foundation was founded by Cohen’s mother Pamela, and his step-father Nick Korniloff. The foundation strives to educate on boating safety in conjunction with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. A free boating safety single session course will take place at the Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue in Miami Lakes, on June 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Individuals and families are welcome though seating is
limited and those interested in attending should register by contacting Ed Zaret at 305-586-3564 or emailing edwardzaret@comcast.net. Those who complete the course and pass a final exam will receive a Florida Boating Safety Education ID Card in the mail. Additionally, those who complete the course may be eligible for insurance discounts. Coffee and pastries will be available upon early arrival. For more information on the Perry J. Cohen Foundation visit www.pjcf.org.
Animal Services opens new Pet Adoption and Protection Center Miami-Dade County officials, including Mayor Carlos Gimenez, Commission chairman Jean Monestime and other Commissioners, hosted the grand opening on June 13 of the Animal Services Pet Adoption and Protection Center in Doral. The new facility has set a new standard for animal rescue and care by focusing on providing a comfortable, relaxed environment for homeless pets, and enhancing the customer experience. Located on almost 5 acres, the facility is the first rescue and protection center of its scale to open in MiamiDade, and surpasses the standard requirements of any shelter in the USA. “We have built the best facility to ensure every pet gets adopted, offer more low-cost spay/neuter services and enrich our life-saving
programs,” said Gimenez. Advanced medical technology and equipment complement the skilled surgeons and support staff, and an open floor plan increases efficiency and maximizes surgical flow. The expanded surgical suites and a streamlined pre-admission process enhance and support highquality, high-volume spay/neuter services. “Completion of this new center increases surgical capacity by more than 50 percent,” said Alex Muñoz, Animal Services Department director. “Accessible and affordable spay/neuter surgeries are an important component in the efforts towards no kill goals,” he added. Dog housing has been increased by more than 25 percent and cat housing is almost double in the modern mall-like layout that
was retrofitted and renovated in an existing building on the site. The entire facility is climate controlled making it the largest air-conditioned animal shelter in the country. The air conditioning system is designed to control cross contamination of disease, with six air changes per hour in the canine/feline adoption suites facilitating ventilation of fresh outside air, mitigating odors and reducing the spread of disease. Tara C. Smith, director of Miami-Dade’s Internal Services department, said, “We created an environment that is inviting to families, where they can come find their ‘furever friend,’ as well as a place of protection for our furry residents.” Full services are now available at the new location, 3599 N.W. 79 Avenue, in Doral.
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Two former Optimist Club athletes receive Roland Gomez Scholarships Longtime Miami Lakes Optimist Club member and chairman of the Roland Gomez Scholarship Committee Jim Hamilton, presented $1,000 checks to two scholarship recipients recently – Barbara Goleman High senior Daniel Wong and Mater Academy senior Emily Acosta. Scholarship winners receive their checks once they are ready to go off to college. Wong played baseball for Goleman and the Miami Lakes Optimist Club, where he achieved success in the classroom and on the playing field. He said he chose to attend the University of Florida because his father went there, and he felt at home during his seven visits, “I loved the campus,” Wong said. “We watched the Gators’ football games and participated in other school activities.”
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MIAMI LAKES OPTIMIST CLUB chair of the Roland Gomez Scholarship Committee, Jim Hamilton, presents scholarship checks to Daniel Wong (above left), and Emily Acosta (above right).
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coach Dario Martinez for shaping him into a good baseball player at school and at the Optimist Club, while not losing focus on his academics. Acosta, with an unweighted 3.7 GPA as a student-athlete, achieved her goals in high-school and is ready to make another impact in college. She will be attending Ave Maria University in Naples, Florida, in the fall to study biology. Acosta said the college feels best for her in achieving her goals after high school. “I felt comfortable there,” she said. At Mater Academy, she played flag football, basketball and ran cross-country and track and field. In flag football for the 2016 season, Acosta, a running back and defensive back, recorded 93 attempts for 1,016 yards, 10 touchdowns, 52 pulls and 10 interceptions), earning her The MiamiHerald’s All-Dade First Team honors. Acosta was also recognized as a state finalist for the Wendy’s High School Heisman. At the Optimist Club, she played basketball and played on the organization’s All-Star teams. Hamilton said Acosta demonstrated excellence in the classroom and athletic fields. “We are extremely proud of her for being an outstanding person in academics and athletics. In her case, not only was she exceptional at the Optimist Club but also the classroom. I’m sure she will do well in college.”
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Main Street Players presents play reading of East Light and Jack Madigan on June 18 Main Street Players will present a staged reading of the play East Light and Jack Madigan by Robert Anderson, staged by Robert Coppel, on Saturday, June 18, at 8 p.m., 6766 Main Street, Miami Lakes. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at the door or online at www.mainstreetplayers. com. It is February 1995 and Jack Madigan is excited about the fact that his girlfriend, Laurie, will soon be moving in with him but a monkey wrench is thrown into his plan when he gets an unexpected visit from his dad, Bill. It seems as if his chain-smoking, alcoholic father has come to Florida from the Northeast to find “his harmony” away from his loving, but overly concerned wife. Both Jack and Laurie do their best to greet the elder Madigan with open arms, but Laurie makes
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Entrepreneurs’ Organization names Aaron Lee president Entrepreneurs’ Organization South Florida (EO-SOFLO) has appointed Miami Lakes businessman Aaron Lee as its new president to lead the group that fosters entrepreneurship and economic development in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. EO-SOFLO is one of the world’s largest EO chapters with about 180 members who run businesses that account for more than $1 billion in yearly revenues and 30,000 jobs in this region. Worldwide, EO has more than 11,000 members – all of whom are majority shareholders of businesses with at least $1 million in annual revenue – in more than 48 countries. Lee is founder of Illuminati Studios, a digital marketing and design agency at 8100 Oak Lane in the Miami Lakes Business Park West. “As you might expect in South Florida, our EO chapter has an especially broad and dynamic collection of entrepreneurs and creative business minds,” said Lee,
AARON LEE who succeeds the two-year presidential term of Barry Kates. “I’m humbled, honored and excited all at once to follow Barry’s great work, and to lead EO’s efforts to foster even greater entrepreneurship in this region.” For more information on EO membership and entrepreneurship resources, go to www.eosoflo.com.
M.L. Branch Library June programs; Branch closed from July 2 to July 7 Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs are available for the public during June: Summer Reading Program: This year’s program runs from now to August 6. No matter a reader’s age, they are eligible for a chance to win a fabulous prize. All they need to do is read or listen to a book, attend a library program or download and listen to an eBook for a minimum of two hours. Stop by the Miami Lakes Branch Library to pick up an entry form with the official contest rules or visit www.mdpls.org. The Summer Reading Program is made possible with generous support of the Miami Dolphins Foundation and the Friends of the Miami-Dade Public Library. For Children and Families: On Your Mark, Get Set...Read, Movie Screenings – Beat the heat with family, friendly films. Titles include “Finding Nemo,” and “Lego Justice League.” Events are sponsored by the Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board at 3 p.m. on
Saturdays, June 18 and 25. Healthy Body, Healthy Mind – Free Lunch at the Library – Kids 18 and under can enjoy a free lunch served on a first come, first served basis, while supplies last, provided by Sisters For Abundant Living, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. from now to August 12. For questions and comments, contact sistersforabundantliving@gmail.com or call 305-826-7900. Mark, Get On Your Set...Read: Library Olympics – Join a variety of active challenges and book based activities from “Angry Birds” games to Home Depot workshops, for ages 5 and up at 11 a.m. on Thursdays, June 16, 23 and 30. Gross Bodies – Cough, sneeze, gesundheit! Our bodies do some truly weird (and totally gross) things that are actually important to human survival. Learn how blood coagulates, then make fake scabs to demonstrate their armorlike qualities. Next create fake mucus and roll it in sand to see how it collects debris. Event is best for ages 6 to 12. Presented by the Frost Science Mobile Outreach and sponsored by the Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 18. Lego Library Club – Join with other children ages 5 and up for monthly Lego builds at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 25. For Teens: Sushi Roll Workshop – Learn the culinary art of rolling sushi as sushi chef Mitsutoshi Sekita teaches the skills and techniques necessary to create this healthy Japanese dish. Space is limited. For ages 13 and up. Contact the branch for registration information. Event is presented by the Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21. Teen Club - Teens meet to play
video games, watch anime, draw or discuss books at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28. For Adults: Strengthening Families and Communities – University of Miami’s Families First program offers a free 12-week group for parents of children ages 1 to 7 years of age. Parents will discuss and learn ways to help children identify and express their feelings, improve children’s behavior, and teach children to handle stress. Registration required by calling 305-243-8425 or email familiesfirst@miami.edu. Sessions scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon on Fridays, June 17 and 24. 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, June 18 and 25. Book Discussion Group – This month’s title is “I am Malala” by Malala Yousafazai at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21. 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, June 22. Exercise Your Mind: Movie Screenings – Entertaining movies that will stretch the mind. This month’s title is “Bridge of Spies” at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, June 27. Special Notice to the Public: The Branch Library will be closed from July 2 through July 7, and will reopen on July 8. Miami Lakes Branch Library is located at 6699 Windmill Gate Road and is open Monday and Tuesday from noon to 8 p.m., and Wednesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The branch is closed on Sundays.
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Rush Clothing Boutique opens on Main Street By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker staff Maria Mendez and her brother Pablo Mendez are the owners of the newest clothing boutique on Main Street, Rush. The store held its grand opening on May 31 at 6709 Main Street, and the opening
was a double victory for the owners as it wasn’t only a grand opening of the store but the first location in the United States. The Mendez’s originally hail from Venezuela where they own four Rush boutiques having started their family business 16 years ago.
For their expansion to the United States, Maria noted that she scouted areas that would fit the demographics of her store and found herself in Miami Lakes because of the youthfulness and familyfriendly environment. Rush boutique offers women’s
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Veterans Committee June 16 Neighborhood Improvement Committee June 16 Economic Devel. Com. June 21 Planning & Zoning Bd. June 21 Public Safety Committee June 28
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Shula’s ladies’ tennis team wins Region 8 title Shula’s USTA Ladies tennis team are champs again! The team won the USTA Region 8 title as South Florida champions for the second year in a row and will represent South Florida at the State Tournament to
be held July 7-10 at Altamonte Springs. The Shula ladies came in second in last year’s state tournament and are looking to win it all this year to represent Florida at the USTA Nationals.
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MEMBERS of the Shula’s USTA Ladies tennis team include (from left) Rebeca Scorza, Rashida Mamujee, Michelle Diaz, Mariahena Dominguez, Maria Crowley, Robyn Bofshever, Yuliet Pellegrini, Sara Rainin, Andrea Gil, Judy Gallo, Mirta Alvarez, Tachi Machin and Pura Paulino. (Not pictured: Jen Molina, Marti Howard, Paula Isola and Jeanne Sierra.)
St. Thomas adds four soccer stars to 2016 Bobcats roster St. Thomas University’s soccer team has added another young international star for the upcoming season who made an impact on the field as a player of a growth squad in England. Central defender Harry Molyneux will join the Bobcats as a freshmen for the 2016 men’s soccer season, according to head coach Felix Mats. Molyneux previously played for the Luton Town Cedars, a development squad for a fourth tier English professional football club. “I feel that Harry can make an instant impact on our back line,” Mats said. “He’s an intelligent player who is very good defender with the ability to come to a tieback with the ball. We are happy to have him join the St. Thomas University family.” Molyneux is the latest interna-
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Pace alumni Anthony Walker named top college linebacker for 2016 University of Northwestern linebacker and Monsignor Edward Pace graduate Anthony Walker was named top linebacker in the nation for the 2016 season by Sports on Earth. The one-time Big Ten Player of the Week had stellar seasons for the Wildcats in 2014 and 2015, recording a total 171 tackles (92 solo), six sacks, three interceptions, four forced fumbles and one touchdown. Behind a penurious defense, the Wildcats finished the 2015 season 10-3, (6-2 in Big Ten play) tied for second place in the West Division. Tennessee defeated Northwestern in the Outback Bowl A third-team All-American last year, Walker, 6-1 and 225 pounds, has also been projected as a firstround pick in the NFL draft in 2017, according to Sports on Earth.
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Pace High graduates first four-year EMT Academy program students By Rene D. Basulto Special to The Miami Laker Seventeen Pace High School seniors established a new tradition by graduating as the first four-year class of Pace’s Academy for Health Sciences in conjunction with Barry University’s EMT Academy program. The 17 seniors, known as “Class 001,” received their graduation certificates in a ceremony held at the Barry University campus on May 25 with their families, teachers, and Academy underclassmen in attendance. The EMT Academy puts students on a path towards earning their EMT certification and preparing for work in the medical field. As part of the academy, the 17 graduates were Barry
University students as well, complete with Barry IDs and instructors from Barry University in their senior year. Their “Class 001” moniker comes from Kevin LaGrange, lead teacher for the Academy for Health Sciences and a Pace Class of 1996 alumnus, who was inspired by military special forces programs when naming them. The seniors were the first set of graduates to be a part of the Academy of Health Sciences for all of their four years at Pace. “To see their growth and development, they embodied what I believed the academy could be,” said LaGrange. “You see them becoming these professionals. They can respond to an emergency. They can walk into your house and
perform to a high standard.” While LaGrange was their teacher for the first three years of the academy, he took on a mentorship and liaison role for their senior year as Barry University instructors taught the class. Jorge Nunez, a Barry EMS instructor and Lieutenant with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, was the EMT class’ main teacher, followed by Cliff Rickets, a Captain with Miramar Fire-Rescue and Pace Class of 1999 alumnus, and several other Barry instructors in the EMT and medical field. The majority of the graduates will be moving into the medical field, with some pursuing nursing, paramedic, and medical degrees in hopes of becoming doctors or physician assistants.
SEVENTEEN SENIORS from Monsignor Edward Pace High School graduated from the school’s Academy for Health Sciences EMT Academy program done in conjunction with Barry University at a ceremony held on the Barry campus on May 25.
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Dade Christian’s track/field star Milton Ingraham wins discus state championship By David L. Snelling The Miami Laker staff Dade Christian track and field athlete Milton Ingraham won the state championship last month in the discus with a 157-10 score in the final competition and finished sixth in the shot put, but the accomplishments didn’t make him too happy. “I wasn’t too happy,” he said. “I thanked God for wining it for my family. To me, it was just a win.” Ingraham, a sophomore, won the state title in the discus as a middle school student at DCS. He also plays basketball for the Crusaders, a power forward who averaged 6 points and 7 rebounds a game this past season. Running track and field was Ingraham’s ancestry calling. His mother was a track and field athlete who won a state title and threw discus at the University of Florida. He also had other relatives who threw discus. Doreen Mercer, Dade Christian’s track and field coach said Ingraham is very committed to discus. He also made The Miami Herald’s All-Dade First Team in track and field. “He has the talent to compete in Division 1A in college, Mercer said. “His passion is basketball but getting into college, his strength is track and field. Mercer said Ingraham’s mother is the immediate coach for him. “I’m just the driving force,” she said.
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Pace High School celebrates legacy, achievements of its Class of 2016 By Rene D. Basulto Special to The Miami Laker Pace High School celebrated the achievements and legacy of its Class of 2016 in their final days as Pace students, starting with the
traditional Baccalaureate Mass held at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church on May 23. Senior Gabriela Gutierrez, who was accepted into music programs at the Peabody Conservatory of
MONSIGNOR EDWARD PACE HIGH SCHOOL Class of 2016 seniors celebrate their graduation outside the Miami-Dade County Auditorium.
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the John Hopkins University, the University of Miami, and the University of Michigan, played the harp as her fellow seniors processed into the church. Pace president Reverend Paul Vuturo and principal Ana Garcia presented seniors with baccalaureate medals during the mass, and the event was capped off with a charming guitar and vocal performance of the senior class song “Stole the Show” by the Pace Choir’s senior members as their classmates clapped along. After a few trips back to campus throughout the week to prepare, the Class of 2016 seniors closed out their high school careers at Pace’s 53rd Annual Commencement Exercise on May 27 at the Miami-Dade County Auditorium. Senior Cristina Castillo gave the farewell address, reminiscing about the things they learned and the legacy they left behind, such as being the first class to transfer completely over to an iPad curriculum as freshmen. Castillo mentioned in her address that her class raised $90,000 across all four years for Pace’s sister schools in Haiti. In her address to the seniors, Garcia wished the graduates well, expressed that she expects great things from them, and announced that the Class of 2016 received $7.4 million in academic scholarships and $2.2 million in athletic scholarships.
Spanish Lake Elementary students win First Place in annual H.O.P.E. contest Spanish Lake Elementary fifth grade teachers, Sharon Wallen and Jennifer Meneses, were elated as their students swept first place in the Elementary School Class Division in the H.O.P.E. (Help Overcome Pet Euthanasia) Contest sponsored by the Humane Society, Miami-Dade Animal Services Department and endorsed by Miami-Dade Public Schools. Although there are many components to the contest, it is geared to benefit animals by making others aware of animal services provided, responsibility of pet ownership, the cruelty that is done to animals, and innovative ways the shelters may produce needed income for services. The students’ projects focused upon answering provoking questions related to pet care and ways the students could actually support a better life for animals in an innovative way. After “surfing” the web for background information and ideas, the students discussed their
findings with their instructors. The students then arranged a conference with Jacqueline AriasGonzalez, SLE principal, in order to discuss final project design and for approval. The students formulated a wish list for pet needs in order to facilitate the student run drive for food, toys, towels, donations, etc. They designed their own flyers for advertisement in the form of original word searches, color pages, and class donation tracking. They wore custom t-shirts and hats. Through their painstaking and conscientious efforts, the students were amazed with the knowledge gained and the success of their drive. For their sterling efforts and first place win, the students received a field trip to visit the Miami Humane Society and a yellow bag filled with goodies including a Target gift card, Marlin game tickets, a Humane Society bracelet, dog shampoo, sunglasses, and more.
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Bob Graham Education Center’s CEA students recognized by Town
BOB GRAHAM EDUCATION CENTER’S Civic Engagement Academy was recognized at the Town of Miami Lakes Council meeting on June 7 for their accomplishments in the academy including a third place win at the We the People competition and first place for Best Oral Hearing for Middle Schools in Miami-Dade County for the state finals and second place for Top Portfolio.
Aurora Garcia-Hoare honored as Hialeah’s Parent of Year Aurora Garcia-Hoare was awarded the “City of Hialeah’s 2016 E.M.I. Parent of the Year” for her continuous dedication and commitment. She is Jose Marti’s MAST Academy’s (JMMA) top volunteer, according to the school. Garcia-Hoare is the one parent present before, during and after all after school and weekend activi-
ties. Aside from being exceptionally reliable, she is an active parent who deeply cares to make the school the best it can be for all students. As a PTSA Board Uniform Chair member, she is highly involved in the recruiting magnet fairs as one of the main speakers/representatives for JMMA. AURORA GARCIA-HOARE
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Mater Lakes Academy’s Sabrina Gonzalez wins a Miami Herald Silver Knight Three Mater Lakes Academy students were nominated for The Miami Herald’s Silver Knight Awards that were held on Wednesday, May 18 at the James L. Knight Center. One of the nominees, Sabrina Gonzalez, won the Silver Knight in the Vocational Technical category for MiamiDade. Gonzalez is part of the Early Childhood Education program at Mater Lakes Academy, and grew very fond of a particular student and their family while he was part of “Cub Academy” (the on-site pre-school that is part of the early childhood curriculum). This student, who is autistic, was leaving the pre-school to attend another school for students with special needs, unfortunately the school was costing the parents several thousands and they were expecting twins. Knowing the struggles the parents were going through, Gonzalez decided to start a nonprofit, Heroes Miami, Inc., in August 2014, for families that have children with autism to assist them financially to cover some of the expenses they cannot afford. Through her non-profit, she has raised over $7,000 and has held several fundraising events.
SABRINA GONZALEZ Gonzalez is not only graduating with Summa Cum Laude honors in June, but with her Associates in Arts from MiamiDade College as part of the Dual Enrollment program and with the CDA certification as part of the Early Childhood Education program. She has done all this while being the 2016 Class President and involved in several organizations on campus including the Key Club and the National Honor Society. She will be attending the University of Florida in Fall 2016
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Second annual Spanish Lake Elementary School’s ‘Got Talent’ event a huge success
Six Mater Lakes Academy students graduate with Doral College degrees Six Mater Lakes Academy students graduated with their Associates of Arts from Doral College during the second Commencement Ceremony that was held on Wednesday, May 25. While completing their high school diploma, these six students were enrolled in Doral College in addition to enrollment in
Advanced Placement classes and in Dual Enrollment courses. Melissa Perez is graduating with a 4.969 GPA and will be attending Brown University. Pedro Munoz is graduating with a 5.288 GPA and will be attending Cornell University. Isaac Alonso is graduating with 5.053 GPA, Vanessa Acebal with 5.106, Karyna
Villalba with a 5.157, and Jayme Garces with a 4.397, and all four will be attending the University of Florida. Mater Lakes Academy is a Miami-Dade County Public Charter School, with students enrolled in 6–12 grades. For more information, visit the school’s website at www.materlakes.org.
UNDER THE DIRECTION of Spanish Lake Elementary’s music staff, Jackson Bunn, Diana Garcia, and Elizabeth Vazquez, Spanish Lake Elementary’s “Got Talent” musical extravaganza showcasing the talented students performed to a standing room and standing ovation crowd. The event included recorder, violin and piano performances, class productions, singers, dancers, and gymnasts that gave an impressive performance. The surprise came when the music teachers played a piece with Bunn on keyboard, Garcia on piano, and Vazquez on cello. Students and visitors alike were mesmerized with the skill shown in individual acts and the music teachers playing instruments of choice.
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MATER LAKES ACADEMY students graduate high school with their Associates of Arts degrees from Doral College during a second commencement ceremony held on May 23.
Pace offers athletic, drama, enrichment summer camps Pace High School will be offering weeks-long Spartan Boot Camps in athletics and arts for ages 6-18 throughout the summer of 2016. For athletics, Pace Soccer (jjfrias@me.com) will be holding an 8-week, 16-session camp for ages 11-18 every Tuesday and Thursday from June 14 through August 2 for $150. Pace Volleyball (coachbrownseetal@yahoo.com) will be holding a team skills camp for ages 14-18 on July 18 through 21, followed by an individual skills camp for ages 8-17 on July 25 through 28, with each camp costing $125. Pace’s award-winning Academy for Visual & Performing Arts
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BGEC’s Bobcat Jump Rope team qualifies for Junior Olympic Games
BOBCAT Jump Rope Team members prepare for Junor Olympic Games in Houston this summer.
Pace High’s top graduates
The Bob Graham Education Center’s Bobcat Jump Rope team is heading to the Lone Star State this summer to compete in the largest national multi-sport event for youths in the United States. The group of girls qualified for the U.S. Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) 50th Junior Olympic Games in Houston, Texas, where they will compete in the jump rope competition. The opening ceremony starts Wednesday, July 27, and the games end on Saturday, August 6. The Bobcat Jump Rope team won the AAU Regional Qualifying Tournament to reach the Junior Olympic Games, putting on an amazing performance before spectators and their competition, winning 33 first place ribbons collectively, as well as numerous second through seventh place ribbons. Participants will compete in 34 sports to promote and develop amateur sports and physical fitness programs, including jump rope, baseball, diving and swimming, track and field, basketball, beach volleyball, bowling, cheerleading, football, golf and gymnastics.
WE LIKE GOOD NEWS! Send story ideas about your family, school, church, organizations, or even a neighbor by Email miamilaker1@aol.com or call 305-817-4078. Share the news with all of our community! PACE HIGH SCHOOL announced top one percent students in the Class of 2016. Graduating Summa Cum Laude are Mia Bravo and Daniel Labrousse. Bravo (above left) graduated with a 5.64 GPA and will be attending Cornell University in the fall. Labrousse (above right) graduated with a 5.46 and will be attending the University of Chicago in the fall.
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Kimberly Pascual exchanges vows with Daniel Trelles
MIAMI LAKES RESIDENTS Kimberly Pascual and Daniel Trelles celebrated their nuptials on Sunday, May 15, with a ceremony at New Testament Baptist Church followed by a reception at the Don Shula Hotel on Main Street. The couple’s romance flourished within the town. The two met at the Starbucks in Miami Lakes and were engaged in December 2015 at the Don Shula Hotel courtyard while playing “Here Comes the Sun” on the piano. Kimberly Trelles is The Miami Laker’s Advertising Representative.
Sunrise Presbyterian Church celebrates 45 years of service Sunrise Presbyterian Church celebrated its 45th Anniversary on May 28 with a gospel music concert featuring Brian Free and Assurance. The church, located at 18400 N.W. 68 Avenue, is led by Reverend Pedro Rivera. “This congregation has been
served well by its pastors and continues to serve the community where it was founded. We still have some founding members actively involved in the life of the church and we are looking forward to the future that God has in place for it,” said Rivera.
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The Church of the Epiphany 15650 Miami Lakeway North Telephone: 305-558-3961 www.episcopalmiamilakes.com Sunday Eucharist...................10:30 AM Children’s Sunday School.....10:15 AM Adult Bible Study.......................11 AM Misa en Espanol......................9:00 AM Escuela Dominical................12:15 PM
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 8201 N.W. 186 Street Telephone: 305-829-0049 Spanish service.............................9 AM English service.......................12:30 PM Tuesday (Spanish).........................7 PM Wednesday (English)....................7 PM
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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
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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.)
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8618 N.W. 168 Terrace Royal Oaks, Miami Lakes - $1,400,000
4 bed./3 bath 1-story home w/over 4,000 sf living space. Unique oversize lot. 12’ high ceilings, marble floors. Renovated baths & kitchen w/built-in Viking refrig., granite counters, wood cabinets & butler pantry. Lovely pool w/fully equipped gazebo.
Extravagant 5 bed/5 bath home with recent bathroom renovations, marble finishes from floor to ceiling, remodeled kitchen w/state-of-the-art finishes. Home can be converted to original 6 bed size. Covered patio overlooking lake and pool area.
Lakefront 5 bed. / 5 bath home offering spacious eat-in kitchen, top of the line appliances, island w/cooktop and granite counter tops. Private large covered patio & pool deck w/heated spa overlooking serene lake. 3-car garage. Walk to A+ rated Bob Graham K-8.
15961 N.W 79 Court - Silvercrest Miami Lakes - $678,500 Beautiful 5/4.5 home centrally located in Silvercrest gated community. Saturnia marble floors, Swarovski lighting, S/S appliances, granite countertops, old Chicago brick, California closet. Top of the line tropical landscaping. Home can be converted to original 6 bed/5.5 bath size.
PENDING SALE 9904 N.W. 133 Street - Hialeah Gardens 2-year-old custom-built 7 bed./6.5 bath gated estate sits on nearly a full acre. Home features all Viking appliances, marble driveway, grand pool deck, 16’ to 25’ ceilings. Full outdoor summer kitchen w/top of the line appliances. Guest house. 3-car garage. Lagoon style pool. $2,800,000.
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8635 N.W. 169 Terrace Royal Oaks, Miami Lakes - $850,000
7961 N.W. 159 Terrace - Silvercrest North Miami Lakes - $749,000
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8798 N.W. 141 Terrace - Avalon Estates Miami Lakes - $379,500 3 bed/2 bath gem sits on private corner lot. Vaulted ceilings, impact doors/windows, ceramic tile floors, renovated kitchen w/granite counter tops. 2-car garage, marble driveway, Electric-controlled retract-able awnings in spacious pool area.
15946 N.W. 81 Court - Silvercrest North Miami Lakes - $608,500 Stunning 4 bed/3 bath 2-story home with top of the line finishes, tasetfully remodeled bathrooms & kitchen w/grantie counter tops, island cooktop stove, S/S appliances, double wall oven. 2-car garage, marble & wood floors, spacious back yard..
8000 N.W. 166 Street - Royal Oaks, M. Lakes Custom European-designed 5 bed./3.5 bath home w/top of line finishes. Marble & wood floors, wrought iron railings, high ceilings, built-in entertainment center, wood kitchen cabinets w/granite counters. 3-car garage. Loft overlooks expansive pool deck and lake. $995,000.
PENDING SALE 15137 N.W. 87 Place - West Lake Gardens Miami Lakes - $414,500 One of a kind 3 bed/2 bath 2-story home displays lovely courtyard area with pool and gazebo. Sitting on a corner lot offering privacy, 2-car garage, circular driveway. Beautiful lush landscaping throughout.
15631 N.W. 79 Court - Silvercrest Miami Lakes - $725,000 Exceptionally upgraded 5/4 2-story home on corner lot in a M. Lakes prestigious community. Fully remodeled w/upgraded baths and kitchen with all new S/S appliances, Granite countertops, marble & wood floors, new pool and patio area perfect for any occasion.
8420 N.W. 169 Ter. - Royal Oaks, Miami Lakes Custom built Mediterranean estate w/over 6,225 sf including Italian marble floors, imported hardwood doors, 11’ tall custom wood kitchen cabinets, granite counters, Viking appliances, double-sided fireplace, curved staircase w/iron railing. Hard wood floors in bedrooms, built-in wood closets in bedrooms. 14’ ceilings. $1,450,000.
SOLD 16140 W. Troon Cir. - Loch Lomond, M. Lakes 4 bed./3.5 bath home w/over 3,501 sf has recent renovations including new kitchen with S/S appliances, double oven/microwave, wine cooler, granite counters, Crown molding, French doors leading to covered patio overlooking newly designed pool & marble deck. $725,000.
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