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The original community newspaper for the Town of Miami Lakes & surrounding areas Local schools graduation Vol. 45, No. 10 305-817-4078 MIAMI LAKES, FLORIDA MAY 17. 2019 events and dates...See Page 11 M.L. Middle School wins national ‘We the People’ Lisa Deyarza’s students at biggest stage for middle Miami Lakes Middle School school competition for law won first place at the nation- and government and the first al We the People National Florida school to win the Invitational in Washington prestigious honor. D.C. Florida U.S. Senator Rick As part of the national Scott posed for a picture competition, the young with the national champi- scholars of law and govern- ons, saying he is so proud ment tested their knowledge they represented the state of for Supreme Court cases, Florida. documents, current events Miami Lakes Mayor and the U.S. Constitution. Manny Cid also praised the After the students won students for their accom- the state competition, they plishment. “Congratulations were seeking $35,000 in to the Miami Lakes Middle expenses to attend the com- School Warriors legal team petition in the Nation’s for winning the We the Capitol. People National Champion- They set up a GoFundMe ship in Washington D.C.,” page to raise the money. he said. “The future is They succeeded and fin- bright in Miami Lakes.” ished in first place on the
Miami Lakes Branch MIAMI LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOLʼS “We the People” students pose for a photo with Library offers wide variety teacher/sponsor Liza Deyarza (far right) after winning the national competition as the first of events for young patrons Florida school to win the prestigious honor. Goleman baseball team heads on in District playoff competition
THIS SATURDAY STEM program at Miami Lakes Branch Library gave children an opportunity to learn about electrical circuitry in the “Going Haywire!” presentation. BARBARA GOLEMAN HIGH SCHOOLʼS baseball team defeats Hialeah Miami Lakes in (See May/June event schedule on Page 8.) opening round of District playoffs. (See story and photo on Page 14.)
I I I I Graham Cos. has two 2019 News and Notes of interest American High wins ninth Pace High hosts Spartan Inn Key Award winners from its from the Town of Miami Lakes. straight district title during soft- Alumni Fiesta and honors nine nominees...... 3 See pages...... 6 & 7 ball playoffs...... 15 two retiring staffers...... 19 I I I I A Look Miami Lakes could receive A Miami Lakes student Mater Lakes’ Sophia Torres Community Calendar, 11, more than $13 million in state commends the Town and City of named Community Service School, sports and church news, Inside: grants pending vetoes...... 3 Doral for charity event...... 9 chair for MDCPS SGA...... 18 14-20, Classified ads...21-23 PAGE 2 MAY 17, 2019 THE MIAMI LAKER Miami Laker Kristina Preview of May 14 Council meeting By David L. Snelling monthly electrical bill. 2023, totaling $516,000. Martinez-Costa named the The Miami Laker staff • Council members were • Council members were The Miami Lakes Town expected to give their initial expected to approve an agree- Outstanding Resident of Year Council held its regular month- approval for an ordinance to ment with Miami-Dade County ly meeting on Tuesday, May 14 amend the town’s current budg- Public Schools to provide sen- Miami Lakes resident Doctor In October 2018, she was pre- and council members were et to carry forward fund balance ior high students with an Kristina Martinez-Costa recent- sented with the AOF Outstand- expected to approve three ordi- in the special revenue fund Academic School Year ly graduated with honors as a ing Resident of the year in nances, a host of resolutions and based on fiscal year 2017-2018, Internship with Miami Lakes Doctor in Osteopathic Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology new business items for lawmak- recognize grants awarded to the starting in the fall 2019 school from Nova Southeastern Medi- Award in San Diego, California. ers’ discussions. town and donations received year. cal School. Most recently in March she • Council members were from specific town events, and • Council members were She finishes her residency as was presented with the MEFA- expected to give their final amend select budget line items expected to authorize the town an osteopathic obstetrician and COOG Outstanding Resident of approval for an ordinance to provide funding for projects manager to contract with USA gynecological surgeon in Chi- the Year Award in New Orleans, which now permits decks in the in the capital projects fund. Sweeping Inc., as the primary cago from the Midwestern Louisiana. street side yard setback of RU- Some of the carry forward contractor and SFM Services as University/OPTI, Presence- She has a passion for her pro- 1Z corner lots providing for a fund balance adjustments the secondary contractor in the Resurrection St. Francis pro- fession and her patients and is minimum setback of three feet include general fund balance of event USA Sweeping is non- gram this June. currently interviewing to join a and to allow up to 60 percent of $4.2 million for Hurricane Irma responsive or otherwise unable For the past year she has been reputable practice and looks for- the required yards of such lots expenses for clean up and to perform street cleaning serv- chief resident of her program ward to returning to Miami to be impervious. recovery efforts; $506,000 for ices throughout the town. and most recently was awarded Lakes. • Council members were litigation and settlement re- • Lawmakers were expected two prestigious awards. expected to give their initial serve; and $769,000 for one- to approve Councilmember approval for an ordinance to time capital improvement ex- Carlos Alvarez’s proposal to adopt its own franchise agree- penditures ($316,670 for Miami place safety signals in pedestri- ment with FPL for a 30 year Lakes Optimist Park master an crosswalks on Montrose period. plan and $150,000 for Optimist Road where many residents The effective date of the ordi- Clubhouse storage facility). walk, jog and ride their bike to nance would be the termination • Council members were Miami Lakes Picnic Park West. date of Miami-Dade’s current expected to approve a resolu- The safety signals would be agreement with FPL (May 25, tion to award a contract to RG ideal for drivers on that road to 2020) or an earlier date, if the Underground Engineering for be alerted when pedestrians are town is able to prematurely ter- Royal Oaks drainage and road- crossing the street. minate its interlocal with the way improvements (first phase) • Lawmakers were expected county prior to May 25, 2020. in an amount not to exceed $1.2 to approve Councilmember The town is expected to million. Luis Collazo’s proposal to receive about $2.3 million in the • Council members were explore Coral Gables’ approach first year of the new FPL agree- expected to approve a resolu- to treat the cause of the staining ment, the ordinance says. tion authorizing the town man- produced by Black Olive trees After Miami Lakes incorpo- ager to approve the owner direct to determine if it would be a rated in 2000, the county, purchase of material and sup- good practice for Miami Lakes’ through an interlocal agreement plies from specific vendors to effort to protect Black Olive PICTURED (from left) Matthew R. Tuchman (her husband), with the town, shared the rev- be used in the N.W. 67 Avenue trees throughout the town. Kristina Martinez-Costa and Dr. T. Hubka (program director). enues collected from FPL users widening project by Southeas- • Council members were located within the town. Under tern Engineering Contractors, expected to approve Mayor the county-FPL agreement and resulting in a cost savings of Manny Cid’s proposal to elimi- all other FPL franchise agree- $7,340. nate the porta potties and install ments entered into with Miami- • Council members were proper bathrooms for the out- Dade cities, local governments expected to approve a resolu- door fields at Miami Lakes are allowed to collect up to six tion which authorizes the town Optimist Park. Royal Oaks Park percent surcharge on utility manager to apply for an FDOT and Miami Lakes Picnic Park fees. public transit service develop- West have indoor bathroom According to the ordinance, ment program grant for Miami facilities but the town’s oldest the average residence in Miami Lakes’ Freebee public transit park doesn’t. Lakes (consuming 1000 kWh service expansion project in an The town would have to enter per month) will experience an amount not to exceed $172,000 into an agreement with Miami- average increase of $3.19 in the per year for 2021, 2022 and Dade County Public Schools which owns portion of the park next to Miami Lakes Middle School. Cid said installing the new bathrooms would cost the town an estimated $500,000.
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receiveThanks to Florida $13 State Oaks million Drainage Improvements in statecar insurance grants rates and home- Senator Manny Diaz, Jr., Miami project. owners’ insurance premiums. Lakes was awarded more than In the federal government, “Establishing new zip codes $13 million for capital improve- U.S. Senator Marco Rubio rein- for Miami Lakes and Ocoee will ment projects during the 2019 troduced a bill to help Miami benefit residents in these com- Legislative Session. Lakes and Ocoee, Florida estab- munities,” Rubio said. “I am The town was awarded $6 lish their own independent zip proud to reintroduce the legisla- million for the Miami Lakes codes. tion that is long overdue.” Business Park SE Resilient The legislation requries the Miami Lakes has been seek- Transportation Infrastructure United States Postal Service to ing its own zip code for years. project. take the necessary steps to help U.S. Congressman Mario Diaz- Miami Lakes also received the two cities accomplish their Balart sponsored two bills on $5.3 million for the N.W. 87 goals. two different occasions to help Avenue Ramp to MDX project, For Miami Lakes, an inde- Miami Lakes establish an inde- SERGIO BACALLAO and $2 million for the second pendent zip code would save pendent zip code but they never phase of the Miami Lakes Royal residents money by lowering got pass the Senate.
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THE MIAMI LAKES ELDERLY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE (EAC) and the Latino Center of Aging joined for the second Annual Latinos and Alzheimer's Conference on April 25 at the Roberto Alonso Community Center. Over 120 seniors attend- ed this informative conference on Alzheimer's. Special recog- nition to Lupe Bruneman (Regional Business Manager South Florida of Advocate Health LLC) and Chastity Acosta (Hope Foundation) for sponsoring the event. Pictured at the confer- ence (from left) are Mario E. Tapia (president of the Latino Center of Aging), Bruneman, Acosta, Councilmember Luis Collazo and EAC member Pedro Fiallo.
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Call for vendors and sponsors for Miami Lakes annual Ice Cream Social on July 20 Vendor and sponsorship reg- hosted by the Youth Activities istration is now open for the Task Force, will also include Town of Miami Lakes 3rd fun entertainment for the whole Annual Ice Cream Social cele- family along with music and brating National Ice Cream Day. more. The event is scheduled from To register as a vendor or 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, sponsor, visit tomlsponsor/ July 20, at Miami Lakes Picnic eventbrite.com. MEMBERS of the Town of Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board are pictured at Barbara Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 For more information, contact Goleman Senior High School with their donation of a new sound system for the school’s audi- Avenue. Leisure Services manager Kris- torium. Pictured (top, from left) Dennis Brennes, principal Dr. Manuel Sanchez, Ramiro Ice cream vendors are re- tina Labossiere at labossierek@ Inguanzo Hector Abad and assistant principal Robert Inza; (bottom, from left) Day Garcia, quested to provide ice cream miamilakes-fl.gov, or 305-698- Jackie Vaquer, Zuli Martinez and Janet Marti. and frozen treats for 100 people. 9308. This signature summer event,
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THE MIAMI LAKER MAY 17, 2019 PAGE 7 News and Notes from the Town of Miami Lakes Daniel Angel named new TTOWN OF MIAMI LAKES director of Parks and NOTICE IS HEREWITH GIVEN that meetings of the Recreation for Miami Lakes Town Council of the Town of Miami Lakes, Florida, and The Town of Miami Lakes Town since 2007 and has its committees, have been scheduled for the following announced its Operations Busi- worked in local government for dates, times and locations. ness manager Daniel Angel has 20 years. been promoted to Director of He has a bachelor’s degree in Veteran Affairs Committee Meeting Parks and Recreation. Public Administration and is Thursday, May 16, 6:00 PM The decision was the first working towards her certifica- appointment made by new tion as a Certified Park and Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Town Manager Edward Pider- Recreation Professional (CPRP). mann. He has attained certification as a Neighborhood Improvement Committee Meeting Angel, a Miami Lakes resi- 3 Code Enforcement Profe- Thursday, May 16, 7:00 PM dent, has been working for the ssional. Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Special Taxing District for Royal Oaks Section One Monday, May 20, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Economic Development Committee Meeting Tuesday, May 21, 5:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Stormwater Master Plan Workshop Tuesday, May 21, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Planning & Zoning Board Meeting Wednesday, May 22, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Town Council Budget Workshop for FY 2019-20 Business Plan Thursday, May 23, 6:30 PM DANIEL ANGEL Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Public Safety Committee Meeting Entries open for ‘Capture a Tuesday, May 28, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Moment’contest Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. The Town of Miami Lakes • Photo must be taken within Town Council Meeting announced the start of Round 4 Town boundaries. Tuesday, June 4, 6:30 PM in the “Capture a Miami Lakes • Photos of landscape, build- Moment” photo contest. ings, parks and scenery are rec- Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Residents are encouraged to ommended. show their love for Miami • Photos must be in JPEG for- Youth Activities Task Force Meeting Lakes by taking photos of their mat, 300 DPI )dots per inch) Wednesday, June 5, 7:00 PM favorite place or thing to do in and no smaller than 800 pixels Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. the Town. The winning photog- wide by 600 pixels high. raphers will be recognized by Deadline for photo submis- Cultural Affairs Committee Meeting the Town Council in September sions is midnight on Friday, and top entry photos will be dis- August 9. For more informa- Thursday, June 6, 7:00 PM played on the Town’s website. tion, contact Communications Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Submit photos at http:// and Community Affairs special- 2019CaptureMLMoment. ist Ashley Shepple at shep- In accordance with the provisions of F.S. Section 286.0105, should any person seek to The contest’s official rules [email protected], or call appeal any decision made by the Council with respect to any matter considered at these include: 305364-6100, ext. 1143. 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. Town seeks sponsors and In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special vendors for July 4th event accomodation to particpate in the proceeds should call Town Hall at Sponsorship and vendor reg- the White level for $500 and go (305) 364-6100, no later than (2) days prior to the proceeding for assistance. istration is now open for the up to $10,000 for Title Sponsor Town of Miami Lakes’ 16th level. Vendor fees are $150. Please be advised that two or more Councilmembers may be in attendance at the annual Fourth of July Concert To become a sponsor or ven- above events/meetings. and Fireworks Show hosted by dor, complete the registration the Cultural Affairs Committee form at http://tomlsponsor. This Notice dated on Thursday, July 4. eventbrite.com. Last year’s event offered live For more information, contact May 10, 2019 entertainment, food trucks and a Committees and Special Events at Miami Lakes, Fla. spectacular fireworks presenta- coordinator William Sanchez at Gina IInguanzo, Town Clerk tion for over 10,000 people. [email protected], Sponsorship levels begin at or call 305-364-6100. PAGE 8 MAY 17, 2019 THE MIAMI LAKER
MiamiMiami Lakes Branch Library LakesScience in the Branch City – Earth- Tuesday, LibraryJune 4. May/June events announced the following pro- bound Astronauts! Join for an For Adults: grams that are available for the augmented and virtual reality Purls of Wisdom – Learn public during May and early experience that is sure to be out basic knitting and stitching. June: of this world! Best for ages 8-12 Materials will be provided. Best For Children and Families: years with hands-on lessons for ages 18 and up at 2 p.m. on Movies and Stories for Kids infused with experiments to Tuesdays, May 21, 28 and June – Watch favorite movies with spark interest in STEM. Space 4. family and friends. Movies is limited, contact branch to reg- Strum the Lute: Tai Chi for being shown this month are ister. Event made possible by Beginners – Practice this “Moana,” (PG); “Kung Fu Pan- Manifezt Foundation at 10 a.m. ancient tradition and learn gen- da” (PG); “Max” (PG),“Ralph on Saturday, May 25. tle movements to increase Breaks the Internet” (PG) and Kids Yoga With Jenny - strength, flexibility and balance. “Treasure Planet! (PG). Events Kids Yoga will help participants Class is led by library staff. Best made possible by the Town of build the foundation for a for ages 18 and up at 11 a.m. on Miami Lakes Education healthy lifestyle while having Wednesdays, May 15, 22, 29 Advisory Board at 3 p.m. on fun. No experience necessary. and June 5. Wednesdays, May 15, 22, 29 Bring a yoga mat or towel at 11 Meditation – Join in media- and June 5. a.m. on Saturday, June 1. tion derived from Raja Yoga, a Talking is Teaching. Talk, For Teens: discipline that helps develop Read, Sing for Toddlers – Teen Club – Play video inner calm, clear thinking and Stories, songs and activities for games, watch anime, draw, par- personal well-being. Meets at toddlers. Best for ages 18 ticipate in STEAM activities 11 a.m. on Fridays, May 17, 24, months to 3 years old at 11 a.m. and move. Contact the branch 31 and June 7. MIAMILAKESBRANCHLIBRARY patrons and their on Thursdays, May 16, 23, 30 for details. Event scheduled at Rex + Flow - This one-of-a- children enjoy the “Crafty Little Fingers” program dur- and June 6. 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28. kind fitness format is kind to ing an Earth Day celebration in April. Baby and Me Group – A free Retro Game Night - Play joints without compromising 10-week series giving parents retro video games on the big the intensity of a workout. and caregivers an opportunity to screen or classic board games Prepare to be challenged for develop close relationships with around the table. Suitable for ages 18 years and up at 12:30 their infants ages birth to 6 ages 8-18 years at 4:30 p.m. on p.m. on Monday, May 20. Coding Doctors Kids Club months. Space is limited, regis- Mondays, May 20 and June 3. Mario Diaz-Balart Out- tration is required and closes Teen Club Presents Aven- reach Table - A member of hosts fundraiser on May 21 once group is full. Series runs gers: Aquaman PG-13 - The Congressman Mario Diaz- The Coding Doctors Kids some money to buy a bundle of weekly from 10 a.m. to noon on Avengers assemble their power Balart’s staff will be available to Club will host a fundraising VEX robots. A percentage of Tuesdays from now to July 16. in order to fight their collective discuss federal issues and event on May 21 at Anthony’s sales will be donated to the club. Program sponsored by The enemy Thanos before he can address any concerns a con- Coal Fired Pizza and Ben & The fundraising begins at 6:30 Children’s Trust. Call 305-243- wreak havoc on the entire plan- stituent may have with a federal Jerry’s located in the Royal p.m. For more information visit 8425 or email familiesfirst@ et. Made possible by the Town agency, at 2:30 p.m. on Oaks Plaza. Enjoy some pizza www.codingdoctorskidsclub.co miami.edu for more information of Miami Lakes Education Wednesday, May 22. and ice cream for a great cause. m or call Lauren at (954) 825- and to register. Advisory Board at 4:30 p.m. on The club is looking to raise 3371. THE MIAMI LAKER MAY 17, 2019 PAGE 9 Romeo and Juliet at Main By Khimmoy‘Hooping’ Hudson for the community Special to The Miami Laker Street Playhouse May 25 At a time of polarization when The Main Street Players and an arranged marriage, Juliet citizens constantly hold stub- The Shakespeare Troupe Inc. fakes her apparent suicide. The bornly to their own opinions and presents Romeo and Juilet on woeful Romeo returns to Verona bias, it is often hard for them to May 25, 7 p.m. at The Main and follows his love to the come together. Rarely do they Street Playhouse located at grave. In a scene for the ages, set those views aside to indulge 6766 Main Street. Juliet awakes finding that her in the light-hearted occasions, In Shakespeare’s classic love Romeo is dead and stabs herself the joy of entertainment and story, the tragedy of Romeo and with his knife. community. Sometimes, a little Juliet, a pair of star-crossed Shakespeare’s most popular competition is a good thing and lovers from two feuding fami- play has been cut to one hour Miami Lakers know how to lies in Verona, Italy, meet at a and is performed by a group of come together to cheer on their masked ball and fall in love. seven actors from the Shakes- community. Masks drop and the kissing peare Troupe of South Florida For the second year in a row, begins. A marriage is subse- fresh from their school tour of The Town of Miami Lakes and quently arranged aided by the play. the City of Doral competed in a Juliet's nurse and Romeo’s spir- A talkback follows, making a community-based event that itual confessor, the Friar. Events 90 minute evening exploring the thrilled an audience filled with then tumble out of control and finest in classical entertainment. cheering residents. The Mayor’s fighting breaks out between the General admission tickets are Second Annual Basketball firebrands of the families. $25 and may be purchased MIAMI LAKES Mayor Manny Cid and CITY OF DORAL Classic Tournament stirred an When Romeo kills Juliet’s either online at www.main- Mayor Juan Carlos Bermudez are shown during tip-off of the excitement and friendly compe- cousin, Tybalt, he is banished streetplayers.com or at the door Second Annual Mayor’s Charity Basketball Classic. tition between two young, rival from the city. In order to avoid 45 minutes prior to showtime. communities for a good cause. “Miami Lakes and Doral have a close bond,” said Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid. “Both cities incorporated around the same time and we now will be com- peting for a good cause.” He also added that “Basketball is a good team sport and will be a great way to showcase the importance of teamwork to suc- cess of municipal governance.” Barbara Goleman’s gym fill- ed with fans, cheerleaders, high school bands and even Bernie, the beloved Miami Heat mascot. “It’s about building communi- ty and about bringing people together for a great cause,” said Juan Carlos Bermudez, found- ing Mayor of the City of Doral. “Basketball just happens to be the way we’re bringing people GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION FREE WINE TASTING together but it’s much more Tuesday, May 21st OVER 200 WINE LABELS about community than basket- 6:30 to 10:00 pm ball.” Plus Music, Raffle, Food Samples This year, the community ral- lied behind Danny Quesada, a young man with cystic fibrosis, a chronic pulmonary illness that has no cure. Proceeds from the basketball game went to sup- porting his medical treatments. “Danny is a fighter and he’s had to be all his life,” said Manny Quesada, Danny’s father. “He’s a major outdoorsman, he loves to fish, he loves to hunt he’s also a runner so even with his lung illness he was able to run cross country.” The annual basketball tourna- ment was fun and competitive but it also brought everyone together. HAPPY HOUR MONDAY TO FRIDAY FROM 4 PM TO 7 PM $6 DRINKS “It intertwines two sides of the neighborhood to work together, to be in each other’s backyard,” said Kerby Choute the head coach for the City of Doral bas- ketball’s team. The event, which featured tal- ents from Goleman’s High school band and Miami Lakes K-8’s cheerleaders, was a night fit for community bonding. The smell of buttered popcorn and the selling of chips and soda contributed to the family feel. PAGE 10 MAY 17, 2019 THE MIAMI LAKER
AlbertoMiami-Dade County Public CarvalhoNational Association named of global economy. NABE topThe Prize superintendent recognizes out- system, since September 2008. Schools Superintendent Alberto Bilingual Education Superin- “In Miami-Dade County standing individuals who have He is a nationally recognized M. Carvalho has been honored tendent of the Year Award,” said Public Schools, we have excep- dedicated themselves to expert on education transforma- with the 2019 National Asso- Carvalho. “This coveted honor tional academic programs for improving bilingual education tion, finance and leadership ciation for Bilingual Education is a testament to the district’s English Language Learners through new approaches and development. During his (NABE) Superintendent of the commitment to diversity and to with a cadre of educators who whose accomplishments are tenure, M-DCPS has become Year Award during its 48th ensuring that students have the are among the best and brightest making a difference today. one of the nation’s highest-per- Annual NABE Conference at advantage of a world class in the nation. This is a wonder- Carvalho has served as forming urban school systems Disney World’s Coronado bilingual education. Preparing ful recognition of our work and Superintendent of Miami-Dade receiving system wide accredi- Springs Resort. students for careers means also I share this award with our County Public Schools, the tation from AdvancEd in 2014. “I am honored to receive the preparing them to compete in a entire school district family.” nation’s fourth largest school
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ALBERTO M. CARVALHO ( center), receives the National Association of Bilingual Education Superintendent of the Year Award from the NABE Executive Board.
The Town of Miami Lakes has scheduled the following camp pro- grams for summer months of June, July and August: YMCA Summer Camp Monday - Friday from June 10 to August 16 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily for Ages 5-14 Roberto Alonso Community Center 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue / Phone: 786-370-7315 Lunch, snacks and field trips included Dance Camp & Sports Camp: $160 per week Adventure Camp $135 per week Registration Fee: $50 one time fee / Financial Assistance Available Bricks 4 Kidz Summer Camp Monday - Friday from June 10 to August 2 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM daily for ages 5-13 Miami Lakes Optimist Clubhouse 6411 N.W. 162 Street / Phone: 786-208-2559 Early drop off at 8:30 AM / Sign out begins at 12:45 PM A Family Tradition of Service Since 1932. Camp: $160 per week / Late pick up fees apply Email: [email protected] Visit: www.miamilakes-fl/gov/bricks4kidz Code Explorers Summer Camp Located on the border of Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, Monday - Friday from June 10 to August 2 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM daily for NEO ages 7-8, Jr. ages 9-14 Miami Lakes contiues to provide for easy commuiting and fast Miami Lakes Youth Center access to all the business, residential and recreational areas in 6075 Miami Lakes Drive East / Phone: 305-454-6515 South Florida. Camp: $209 per week / Supply fees vary weekly up to $50 Aftercare: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM (additional $37.50 per week) Email: [email protected] Managing over 4 million square feet of Of ce, Industrial and Retail Visit: www.CodeExplorers/org/landing/miamilakes Space in Miami Lakes, The Graham Companies can nd you the Miami Lakes Optimist Baseball Camp ideal space to t you business needs. Monday - Friday / 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM daily for ages 5-15 Week 1 & 2: June 17-28 / Week 3 & 4: August 5 - 16 Miami Lakes Optimist Clubhouse / Lunch included 6411 N.W. 162 Street / Phone: 305-527-5131 Come Visit Us and Experience Camp: Miami Lakes residents and current players: $160 per week Today’s Miami Lakes! (Non-town residents: $175 per week) Early drop off at 8 AM / Late pick up 3 - 5 PM ($10 per day) Miami Lakes Optimist Softball Camp Monday - Thursday / 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM daily For leasing information please contact Steve Style, Vice President of Marketing, Week 1: June 10-13 / Week 2: June 17-20 305-817-4025 [email protected] Miami Lakes Optimist Clubhouse / Lunch not provided www.MiamiLakes.com 6411 N.W. 162 Street / Phone: 305-336-0023 The Graham Companies 6843 Main Street Miami Lakes, Florida 33014 Camp: $80 per player per week THE MIAMI LAKER MAY 17, 2019 PAGE 11 Mater Academy’s Melanie Local schools set graduation dates Gonzalez wins 25th District and events during May and June Congressional Art contest The 2018-2019 Miami-Dade May, 23, Dade Christian School Fifth Grade, Thursday, May 30 Public school year is near a Auditorium, 7:00 p.m. and Friday, May 31, Lawton close. Join these Miami Lakes Dade Christian School's Chiles Middle School, 8:45 a.m. area schools in celebrating their Senior Graduation, Friday, May Jose Marti MAST, Monday, success and hard-work at their 24, Dade Christian School June 3, Adrienne Arsht Center – graduation or promotion cere- Auditorium, 7:00 p.m. Knight Concert Hall, 7:00 p.m. monies. Some are by invitation Spanish Lake Elementary The event is ticketed. only. Contact schools for more Kindergarten, Thursday, May Hialeah Miami Lakes Sen- details. 23 and Friday, May 24, Main ior High, Wednesday, June 5, Dade Christian School's Cafeteria, 9:00 a.m. Ocean Bank Convocation Kindergarten Graduation, Mon- Monsignor Edward Pace Center at FIU, 9:00 a.m. day, May 20, Dade Christian High School, 56th Annual The event is ticketed. School Auditorium, 7:00 p.m. Commencement Exercise, Fri- Miami Lakes Educational Dade Christian School's day, May 24, Miami-Dade Center, Wednesday, June 5, Fifth Grade Crossover, Wed- County Auditorium, 10:00 a.m. Golden Panther Arena on FIU's nesday, May 22, Dade Christian The event is ticketed. University Campus, 2:00 p.m. School Auditorium, 8:15 a.m. Spanish Lake Elementary The event is ticketed. Dade Christian School's Senior Baccalaureate, Thursday
LET’S HEAR FROM YOU! Miami Got a story idea about your family, school, Lakes CONGRESSMAN MARIO DIAZ-BALART (FL-25) recog- church, organization or Meetings Calendar nized Mater Academy Charter High School sophomore even a neighbor? The Town of Miami Lakes, homeowners associations, professional Melanie Gonzalez as the 25th Congressional District’s winner and volunteer groups have scheduled meetings during May and June: of the 2019 Congressional Art Competition “An Artistic Email us at Discovery.” Gonzalez’s painting, titled “Sunkised” (displayed [email protected], Town of Miami Lakes on the wall), was chosen out of 66 entries submitted from 12 or call 305-817-4078. Veteran Affairs Committee Meeting participating schools. Her creative piece will be displayed in May 16 6:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center the U.S. Capitol for one year. Neighborhood Improvement Committee May 16 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center Special Taxing District for Royal Oaks Section One advertising May 20 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center Economic Devel. Com. May 21 5:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center SUCCESS! Stormwater Master Plan Workshop May 21 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center the Planning & Zoning Board Meeting May 22 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center miami laker Town Council Budget Workshop for FY 2019-20 Business Plan Classes and Recreation Calendar May 23 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center 305-817-4015 Public Safety Committee May 28 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center The Town of Miami Lakes has scheduled the following classes and Town Council Meeting June 4 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center recreation activities during May and June: Youth Activities Task Force Meeting June 5 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center (Youth Programs) Cultural Affairs Com. June 6 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center (All classes are free unless noted by [$]) Homeowners Organizations Open Hang Nights (Themed Nights) Lake Carol May 15 7:00 pm MCCC Ages 11-17 Select Wed./Fri. 6:00 pm MLYC Serenity Point May 15 7:00 pm MCCC YMCA After School Care [$[ Royal Oaks May 15 7:30 pm MCCC Ages 6-8th Grade 2:00 to 6:00 pm MLOP Regatta Point May 16 7:00 pm MCCC YMCA After School Care [$] Gramercy Park May 16 7:00 pm MCCC Ages K-5th Grade 2:00 to 6:00 pm RACC Loch Andrews May 20 7:00 pm MLOP Editorial/Advertising Loch Isle May 20 7:00 pm MLOP Office (Adult Programs) Zumba Silvercrest North May 21 7:00 pm MCCC 15450 New Barn Road #103 [$] 18+ Tues./Thurs. 6:30 pm RACC Open Play Dominoes Mon. to Fri. 18+ 6:30 pm RACC Lake Glen Ellen May 21 7:30 pm MCCC Miami Lakes, FL 33014 Painting 1 18+ Fridays 9:30 am MCCC Villa Vizcaya May 22 7:30 pm MCCC Editor...... 305-817-4007 Painting 2 18+ Fridays 12:30 pm MCCC Lake Sandra May 23 7:00 pm MCCC News Desk...... 305-817-4028 Painting 3 18+ Wednesdays 10:00 am RACC Anchorage May 23 7:30 pm MCCC 305-817-4078 Spanish Advanced Conversational 18+ Lake Elizabeth May 27 7:00 pm MCCC Advertising...... 305-817-4015 Mon./Wed. 6:00 pm MCCC Fountain Park May 27 7:30 pm MCCC Spanish Intermediate 18+ Tues./Thurs. 6:00 pm MCCC Silvercrest South June 3 7:30 pm MCCC Editor...... Roger A. Reece Yoga 1 18+ Mon./Wed. 7:45 am MCCC Loch Lomond June 5 6:30 pm MLOP Reporter...... Megan Medina Yoga 2 [$] 18+ Tues./Thurs. 7:45 am MCCC Royal Palm Estates June 6 7:00 pm MCCC Miami Lakes Clubs, Professional & Volunteer Groups Reporter...... David Snelling (55+ Senior Programs) Advertising...... M.L. Garden Club May 27 7:00 pm MCCC 305-817-4015 Computers (English) T/Th (Ages 55+) 9 & 11:15 am MCCC Social Media... M.L. Bridge Club Mondays 11:30 am MCCC Megan Medina Computers (Spanish) M/W (Ages 55+) 9 & 11:00 am MCCC Graphics....Yvonne Salvatore MLCA Bridge Club Thursdays 11:00 am MCCC Knitting/Crocheting T/Th (Ages 55+) 1:00 pm MCCC M.L. Quilting Club Tuesdays 11:15 am MCCC Send editorial and photos to: Sewing T/Th (Ages 55+) 1:30 pm MCCC M.L. Kiwanis 2nd/4th Thurs. 6:30 pm Pamper.Chef [email protected] Tai Chi Mon.-Th. (Ages 55+) 9:00 am MCCC M.L. Toastmasters 1st/3rd Tues. ML Educ. Center Controlled Circulation to Zip Codes M.L. Lions Club 1st/3rd Tues, 7:00 pm Bev. Hills. MCCC: Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Ave. 33014, 33015, 33016, 33018 RACC: Robert Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Ave. MCCC: Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Ave. Published Semi-Monthly MLOP is Miami Lakes Optimist Park, 6411 N.W. 162 Street RACC: Robert Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Ave. 1st & 3rd Fridays MLYC is Miami Lakes Youth Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive E. MLOP is Miami Lakes Optimist Park, 6411 N.W. 162 Street News/Advertising Deadline: MLPW is Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue MLYC is Miami Lakes Youth Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive E. 10 days preceding Shula’s GC is Shula’s Golf Club, 7601 Miami Lakes Drive MLPW is Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue PAGE 12 MAY 17, 2019 THE MIAMI LAKER THE MIAMI LAKER MAY 17, 2019 PAGE 13 PAGE 14 MAY 17, 2019 THE MIAMI LAKER Optimist baseball/softball signup set The Optimist Club of Miami certificates at the registration. Lakes will be holding registra- The fee is $175 per player. Five high school baseball teams tion for its fall baseball/softball Participants will have baseball season, on three Saturdays, July, and softball tryouts on August 28, August 4 and August 11, 13, 14 and 15 at Miami Lakes face tough competition during from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Optimist Park. club house, 6411 N.W. 162 Practice begins on Wednes- regional playoffs this week Street. day, August 21 with opening Five local high school base- finals if they can get past their onship last week with a 13-3 Boys and girls ages 5 to 16 day scheduled for Sunday, ball teams punched their tickets opponents. victory over Mater Lakes must bring copies of their birth September 8. to the regional playoffs this Goleman defeated Hialeah Academy before losing to week as they try to knock off Miami Lakes High 16-6 in the Gulliver Prep, 15-0, in the some tough competition from opening round of the district regional quarterfinals. teams from Miami-Dade and playoffs ending the Trojans’ The Lady Spartans defeated Broward counties. promising season in which they St. Brendan High School 8-4 in For girls’ softball, three local • Up to 2 Hours Daily Tutoring (Reading, Math) defeated top ranked teams, the district semifinals in a tough teams fell in the regional quar- Varela, 13-2, and Archbishop match up that saw both teams • Sports, Dance, Arts & Music terfinals after winning their dis- Carroll, 9-2, to close out the go toe-to-toe before Pace broke • Lunch, Snacks, Table and Electronics Games trict championships. regular season. the game open. • Movies and Weekly Field Trips Defending state champion American High’s baseball Mater Academy High’s soft- Monsignor Edward Pace High’s team lost the district title game ball team also won the district Two locations: baseball team started the post- against Hialeah as the championship with a victory 16451 N.W. 67 Ave., Miami Lakes season strong with a victory Thoroughbreds defeated the over Westland Hialeah before 62 West 49 St., Hialeah over St. Brendan (9-1), and won Patriots, 3-2, in the finals of the losing to Nova, 9-7, in the another district title with a 10-4 tournament. regional quarterfinals. (786) 355-2862 [email protected] victory over iMater Charter. Despite the loss, American Like Pace and Mater Acad- The Spartans advanced to the advanced to the regionals emy, Barbara Goleman’s soft- regionals where they face tough against an opponent to be ball team won the district cham- competition from teams from announced this week. pionship with a victory over Broward County. Mater Academy, which lost Hialeah Miami Lakes before iMater Charter, which defeat- the district title game against losing to American Heritage, ed Mater Lakes Academy 5-4 in Westland Hialeah, 6-0, prepares 15-0, in the regional quarterfi- the district semifinals, also for a regional quarterfinal game nals. advanced to the regionals as the this week against McArthur. Mater Lakes Academy’s soft- district runner-up. The Mustangs won their dis- ball team, which defeated Miami Springs claimed the trict title with a 6-1 victory over favorite LaSalle in the district district championship with a Cooper City. tournament lost to Key West, victory over rival Barbara In softball, Monsignor 15-0, in the district finals. Goleman and both teams could Edward Pace High won the meet again in the regional semi- 2018-2019 district champi-
PACE HIGHʼS baseball team advances to face regional playoff competition.
Goleman’s Alyssa Moore wins GMAC Conference badminton singles title Barbara Goleman High stu- Badminton is a sport played dent-athlete Alyssa Moore using racquets to hit a shuttle- recently did her school proud by cock across a net in which the winning the the Greater Miami most common forms of the Athletic Conference (GMAC) game are singles with one play- singles championship in bad- er per side. minton. Badminton also includes dou- Her victory marked the third bles competition and points are consecutive year the Gators scored by striking the shuttle- won the GMAC title in the sport cock with the racquet and land- under longtime head coach ing it within the opposing side’s Debbie Perez who guided her half of the court. players to victory during the Moore mastered the skills in GMAC and district competi- badminton to win the GMAC tions. championship. ALYSSA MOORE THE MIAMI LAKER MAY 17, 2019 PAGE 15 American High wins ninth district HML’s men’s volleyball team championship during softball playoffs wins District 13 championship American High’s softball American defeated Coral The Hialeah Miami Lakes volleyball championship on team won its ninth consecutive Park, 20-10, in a wild game in (HML) mens volleyball team April 16 and came in as the #1 district playoff championship the regional quarterfinals, set- was 2-3 in their last four match- seed and played the #4 seed with an 9-5 victory over Krop. ting up yet another showdown es, losing to Kropp and Westland. The Trojans came out American senior captain against playoff rival Coral Braddock but defeating Coral victorious versus Westland in Viviana Reyes, a Miami Lakes Gables. Park and Barbara Goleman. The four sets. In the other semifinal resident who transferred from The Patriots and Cavaliers volleyball team played in the match, Slam, the #3 seed defeat- Goleman, finally captured a dis- meet this week for the fifth con- Greater Miami Athletic ed Miami Springs, the #2 seed, trict title with the Patriots after secutive time in the postseason Conference Championship to set up a showdown versus the losing out on three opportunities with Coral Gables leading the which determines who is the three-time District Champion with the Gators. series. best team in Miami-Dade Slam and HML. Reyes led her team to a 18-5 “Making the decision to trans- County on April 10 and lost to It was a game that could be victory over Hialeah in the dis- fer to American has paid off,” Palmetto in straight sets. coined an “ESPN Classic” that trict semifinals and against said her father Manny Reyes Jr. All these matches prepared went five sets. In an exciting, Krop to claim the champi- “She leaves as a champion.” VIVIANA REYES and father the Trojans for their run at a hard fought game, the Trojans onship. Manny Reyes Jr. District championship which came out as champions. The they last won in 2012. The Trojans volleyball team played Trojans were runners up in 2016 one of the best games of their and 2017 losing to their district careers and they are the 2019 rival Slam. District 13 Champions. Three Miami Dade College basketball HML hosted the District 13 stars sign National Letters of Intent Miami Dade College wo- and Smith and Soumare will Last season, Pruitt was hon- men’s basketball players play for Prairie View A & M ored as an All-American honor- Michelle Pruitt, Toi Smith and University. able mention after averaging Amy Soumare recently signed The trio helped the Lady 16.4 points per game, grabbed their National Letters of Intent Sharks to a 22-9 record (11-1 in 10 rebounds while shooting 60 to play for two top NCAA conference play) and won back- percent from the free throw line. Division I schools in Texas. to-back FCSAA Southern Smith averaged 11.5 points Pruitt committed to UTEP Conference titles. per game and lead the confer- ence in three pointers, and Soumare averaged 5.1 points and 6 rebounds per game. HML volleyball team wins District 13 championship.
THREE MDC basketball players who signed National Letters of Intent were (from left) Michelle Pruitt, Toi Smith and Amy Soumare with head coach Susan Summons. PAGE 16 MAY 17, 2019 THE MIAMI LAKER Two sign to play women’s soccer Three former FIU Panthers at St. Thomas University in the fall will continue their careers Holly Nehar, a goalkeeper Nehar plans to study Political Team. Weide played her fresh- hoping for NFL roster spots from Hollywood, Florida, has Science upon enrolling at STU man year at Middle Georgia Three former Panthers joined signed to play women's soccer in the fall of 2019. State University appearing in all the NFL following the 2019 at St. Thomas University (STU) Leonie Weide, an outside- 16 games, adding a goal and draft as they continue their foot- head coach Michelle Smith back from Gossfelden, Ger- four assists en route to All- ball careers in the NFL with announced during a press con- many, has also signed to play Freshman Team honors in the Anthony Johnson, Stone Wilson ference. women's soccer at STU. Southern States Athletic Con- and CJ Worton all hopefully Nehar served as the captain Weide transfers to STU after ference. playing on Sunday afternoons. at Hollywood Hills High School one season at Broward College Weide plans to major in Wilson will stay in the 305 as in the fall of 2018 and has where Weide was named to the Psychology and enrolls to STU the punter signed with the played soccer for 10 years. NJCCA Region-8 Second starting in the Fall of 2019. Dolphins while wideout Worton will head north to join the Falcons. Johnson will stay in the Sunshine State as well as the defensive lineman was extended a Rookie Mini Camp invite with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Wilson, FIU's career-leader in punts (203) and punt yards ANTHONY JOHNSON (8,225), will go down as one of the best punters in program his- tory. Wilson's 44.0 average in 2018 was ranked second-highest in program history for a season at FIU while coming in for third in the league. Wilson was named to the All-CUSA Second Team following the 2018 season while also gaining a spot on the Ray Guy Watch List during the year. Worton played one season with the Panthers after transfer- ring to FIU from Florida. The wideout was a favorite target of James Morgan during the 2018 HOLLY NEHAR season as he collected a team- LEONIE WEIDE high 627 receiving yards and six scores. Worton's best game of STONE WILSON the season came against crosstown rival Miami as he hauled in 123 yards on five catches while finding the end zone twice. Johnson made 12 starts on the FIU defensive line last season as he collected 40 tackles with 6.5 for loss and 3.5 sacks in 2018. Johnson was a heavy presence in the opposing team's backfield as he also posted a program-record seven quarterback hurries as a senior. The Georgia native was named to the All-CUSA honor- able mention Team as well as a senior.
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Lakes Catholic School and St. were named to the Sun The students of Monsignor While going without food, Bartholomew Catholic School Conference All-Academic Team Edward Pace High School students prepared sandwiches were actively involved in con- for softball. (PACE) recently held their sec- for local homeless shelters. This tributing food donations and Joining her were Emily ond annual Hunger Fest event to is the second year that the event some even attended the event. Santos, Nanet Manieri, Dayma help feed Miami’s homeless was held at PACE after inherit- Participants prepared over Pla, Grethell Santos, McKenna community. ing the annual tradition from 2,100 lunches for the homeless. Delaware and Nicole Maribona. Beginning on May 3, a group Archbishop Curley Notre In addition, a car wash was held Bobcats outfielder Alliyah of 20 PACE students and mem- Dame, where it took place for for students and staff on May 3 Sands took home the top honor bers of the school’s faculty 21 years before the school which raised over $1,000 for as she was named as a First- began 24 hours of fasting and closed its doors in 2017. PACE’s three sister schools in Team All-Conference member ALEXIS CASTROMAN prayer as a way to raise aware- The students, PACE staff, fac- Haiti. for the first time in her college ness for the many impoverished ulty, former Archbishop Curley career. individuals who go hungry in faculty and several local In her senior season the North Carolina native led the Bobcats in batting average (.377), hits (49), runs (30), dou- bles (12), while she finished second in home runs (1) and RBIs (21). In addition Sands was select- ed as The Sun Conference Champion of Character Award winner. Sands, an outstanding student, who not only serves as a resident assistant at STU but is ALLIYAH SANDS also doing work-study for the Economics Club, a member of athletic department. Cafeteria Improvement Com- She is the president of the mittee and has worked with the Student-Athlete Advisory Com- Jason Taylor Foundation on a mittee, the secretary of the number of occasions. Shula’s Athletic Club hosts PACE students are shown preparing bagged lunches to feed the homeless at the Rhythmic Gymnastics events school’s second annual Hunger Fest event. For the first time Shula’s nine ball. For more information Athletic Club, located at 15150 call (305) 820-8025 or coach Bull Run Road, presents its Ana Roche at (786) 218-9096. Rhythmic Gymnastics Spring Shula’s Athletic Club will also Championship. The competition host its 2019 Rhythmic will take place on May 23 with Gymnastics Summer Show on an opening ceremony starting at June 21. The show will begin at 6 p.m. Gymnasts must arrive by 7 p.m., gymnasts must arrive by 5 p.m. 6p.m. The cost is $10 per per- The cost is $5 per person, chil- son, children 14 and under are dren 14 and under are free. free. For more information call Children’s division level six Shula’s Athletic Club at (305) hoop, level eight rope and level 820-8025. A New Summer Daycamp in Miami Lakes! Nick’s Auto Center No Registration Fee Only $100 Per Week Nick is featuring everyday Math & Reading Tutoring Weekly STEM & Art Projects low gas prices (diesel, too) Outdoor Fun & Play Weekly “In-House” Field Trips for the Miami Lakes area! Healthy Lunch & Snacks Bible Study & Manners Pay at Cathedral Summer Daycamp is sta ed entirely by experienced teachers the from public and private schools. Our commitment is to provide your Pump! children with a rewarding summer outlet where fun and learning come together in a Christian environment. e Daycamp is open Jun 10 - Aug 9, Complete auto services and repairs. Mon -Fri, 7 AM - 6 PM, and is for children ages 5–12 (grades K–6). Mechanic always on duty! Convenience Store • Open Daily 6 AM - 10 PM www.CathedralDaycamp.org Christ the Saviour Orthodox Cathedral, 16601 NW 77 Court, Miami Lakes (6780 just north N.W. of Palmetto 169 Expressway Street ) Tel: (305) 822-0437 Email: [email protected] MV305-823-3382-35595 • MVR-98104611 PAGE 18 MAY 17, 2019 THE MIAMI LAKER Mater’s Mercedes Ferreira-Dias Mater Lakes’ Sophia Torres named to Presidential Scholars named Community Service Mercedes F. Ferreira-Dias is a in the Arts out of a group of 161 Chair for MDCPS SGA senior at Mater Lakes Academy students nationwide. She has Mater Lakes Academy (MLA) (MLA). Not only is she the become a member of the 55 is proud to have junior Sophia school’s Valedictorian, but she class of United States Torres representing their school will also be attending Harvard Presidential Scholars. She qual- as the Community Service University. In addition to all her ified for this based off her Chair for MDCPS Student prestigious accomplishments, scores in the SAT/ACT and Government. MLA has been an on May 8 she was endowed with nomination from the National active participation with the the honor of being selected into YoungArts Foundation’s Young SGA of MDCPS. Torres made it the Presidential Scholars pro- Arts competition. her goal to be on the board since gram. MLA wishes her the best of she began in SGA. So as a cur- This program has recognized luck and hope she enjoys her rent member of MLA’s SGA, her as a high school senior from trip to Washington, D.C., as she she has the experience needed Miami-Dade County as the attends a ceremony supported to be a representative on behalf 2019 U.S. Presidential Scholar by the White House on June 23. MERCEDES FERREIRA-DIAS of MLA. Torres had to go through an application process by submit- ting a 500 word essay about her- self and why she wanted the Our Lady of the Lakes welcomes position. She also had to submit teacher recommendation letters and a resume of all extracurric- SOPHIA TORRES parents to S.T.R.E.A.M. program ular activities. Torres stated, “I enjoy helping the community next school year are collecting and I love being involved with hygiene products, clothes dona- others to make an impact on tions and providing lunch for someone’s life,” when asked the homeless every month. why she ran for the position of When asked how she felt after Community Service Chair. she won, Torres said “I was On April 11, Torres won filled with joy knowing that I Community Service Chair for am going to have the chance to the 2019-2020 school year after do whatever it takes to give running against another female back to the Miami Dade com- student. The former Community munity and make a change, Service Chair for the 2018-2019 especially in the lives of home- school year was Carlos Naranjo less people.” Her goals for next from Mater Academy. Torres school year consist of bringing looks forward to meeting with the schools together, keeping all the new and former officers Miami-Dade County healthy OUR LADY OF THE LAKES Catholic School (OLL) is proud of its S.T.R.E.A.M. program that to discuss the plans for next and clean and leaving a positive is focused on the integration of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Religion and school year in May. Some of the impact on the community as a the Arts for their students. On April 4, the school invited families to participate in hands on projects she has planned for whole. STREAM activities that included robotics, green screen technology, collaboration, circuits and building. Mater joins Autism Speaks Walk MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S HOUSE 6381 Miami Lakeway North, Miami Lakes 33014 (Preschool Thru 6th Grade) Now accepting “STEP UP FOR STUDENTS” Scholarships Stepupforstudents.org Now offering V.P.K. Call for more information!
MATER ACADEMYʼS (Mater) FBLA participated in the Miami Autism Speaks Walk on April 28. Through a partnership with the Latin American Agribusiness Development (LAAD) the team was able for raise $15,272. Mater’s FBLA has a lasting partnership with LAAD and has participated with them in the Autism Speaks Walk throughout many years. AMERICAN MONTESSORI SOCIETY “Within our own specially prepared environment a child’s abilities and skills are more quickly and easily developed” BEGIN IN PRE-SCHOOL Reading - Geography - Mathematics - Science Established in 1973 Ballet - Piano - Spanish - Bible SUSANA PRIETO, Director www.miamilakeschristianmontessori.com C11MD0920 BALLET • POINTE • HIP-HOP • Graded Levels in Ballet Program (since 1972) • Performance Opportunities **NOTICE305-823-2522 OF NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS** Montessori Christian Center of Miami Lakes, Inc.305-823-5632 admits students of any race, color, national and ethenic origin in administra- • Prekindergarten to Adult Professionals tion of its admission policies, education policies, and other school administrative priograms, to all the rights, privilages, programs generally accorded or made available to the studens at the school. 415 West 51 Place 6812 NW 169 Street “Lest the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it.” (PS127) (305) 557-1142 (305) 558-3439 THE MIAMI LAKER MAY 17, 2019 PAGE 19 Pace hosts Spartan Alumni Fiesta; Sunrise Presbyterian women host annual Tea Party June 1 two retiring staff members honored The Sunrise Presbyterian It will take place at the By Raquel Edmundson women’s group will present its church located at 18400 N.W. Special to The Miami Laker seventh annual Tea Party on 68 avenue. For more informa- Monsignor Edward Pace High June 1 from 3 to 6 p.m. Tickets tion call Carmen at (305) 308- School (PACE) continued an for adults are $20 and $10 for 4120. established tradition with its sec- children 12 and under. ond annual alumni party on May 4. The theme of this year’s event was Cinco de Mayo and once again the school welcomed five decades of PACE graduates to the festive Spartan Alumni I.R.S. Problems? Call us! Fiesta. Two hundred guests gathered in the school’s Spartan Center for an evening of food, cocktails Pons & Associates and dancing. The party brought Accounting Services together alumni from 1954 to Personal, Small, New Business Taxes and Payroll 2018 and they all enjoyed an Roberto Pons, Enrolled Agent evening of fun and nostalgia Federally Authorized Tax Practitioner among former classmates and teachers. 305-779-8588 At the start of the evening 6625 Miami Lakes Drive, Suite #233 At The Crexent Business Center principal Ana Garcia took a few PonsAndAssociates.com moments to welcome everyone back to their beloved high school and class of 2006 alum- nus Father Bryan Garcia offered the opening prayer for the evening. This year was a special year for PACE as the school celebrat- ed the upcoming retirement of two long time members of the PACE principal Ana Garcia (left) is shown during her PACE family who will be retir- speech with the retiring Elvita Reigosa (right). ing in June, director of Public Relations and Special Events Elvita Reigosa and long time PACE athletic director coach Joe Zaccheo. THE MIAMI LAKER Following emotional speech- es from Garcia and the honored guests, a quartet of Mexican CLASSIFIED ADS mariachis entered the Spartan Center to serenade all in atten- PERSONAL CLASSIFIED RATES: dance. Guests mingled and $5.00 per line, 3 line minimum ($15.00) enjoyed a delicious taco bar and Bold headlines and boxes count as two lines. pastries, courtesy of class of 1990’s Amy Cao of Vicky Personal classifieds must be paid in advance. Bakery. The main sponsor of the No phone orders, please! evening was Bank United. Festivities went into overdrive Name Phone as a “Hora Loca” celebration began. Party enthusiasts entered Street the Spartan Center with feather headdresses and beautifully illu- minated costumes inviting the City Zip Code crowd on to the dance floor. As the night continued, giant LED Please run my ad for issue(s) robots danced with guests while holding CO2 fog machines. Herff Jones Miami sponsored Payment enclosed (Amount) $ a fun photo booth with themed props and hats allowing guests Category: to take home a fun photo memento of their evening back Total characters in one line total 24. Letters, all spaces, and at PACE. punctuations (periods, commas, etc.) count as one character. PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
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Miami Lakes Area 45 M. Lakes Educational Center Houses of Worship students join major college tour Elevate Church Hialeah Church of Christ What is college really like? the team. Not only did they Next on the itinerary was the 6250 Miami Lakes Dr. East Shula’s Hotel (Davis Cup Room) The best way to answer that offer a personalized tour of the city that never sleeps, New www.GoElevateChurch.com 6842 Main Street, Miami Lakes question is to go visit a college historic campus, they answered York. For many of the students, Sunday Worship.... 9, 11 & 1 PM Telephone: 305-558-1060 campus, to walk through the questions and offered advice on this was their first visit to “the Youth Fridays...... 7 PM Sunday Bible Study...... 9:30 AM hallways and classrooms, to talk everything from the academics Big Apple.” Sunday Worship Service.10:30 AM M.L. Congregational Church to current students and faculty. to battling home sickness to The first stop was New York Sunday Evening Service...6:00 PM 6701 Miami Lakeway South But, travel is expensive and how to adjust to the cold weath- University where they met with Wednesday Bible Study.....7:30 PM Telephone 305-822-4313 whose parents can take the time er. another Jaguar, Lessenitt Cam- Adult Sunday School...... 9 AM off from work to traverse the “I feel like that was really pos, class of 2016, now major- Fulfilled Life Church Children’s Sun. School..10:30 AM country? special. We got an advantage ing in Sports Management. Country Club Middle School Worship...... 10:30 AM Yordanka Mezawi, Miami over other people who go on “The city looked colossal yet 18305 N.W. 75 Place Lakes Educational Center’s tours with a tour guide, I really constricted, elegant yet noisy,” Sunrise Presbyterian Telephone: 786-378-2356 (MLEC) teacher of the year, liked how we were able to get said Karla Perez. They toured Church Sunday Service (Eng.).....10:30 AM started the process of organizing most of ours done by actual stu- the sites from Central Park and 18400 N.W. 68 Avenue a school trip at the end of last dents and students from MLEC Times Square to the Majestic Telephone: 305-821-5841 Our Lady of the Lakes school year. After months of that know where we come Theatre where the group Worship...... 10:00 AM Catholic Church planning, saving, researching from,” said junior Chika watched a Broadway Show. Servicio en Español,,,,,,,,11:30 AM 15801 N.W. 67 Avenue and preparing for the cold Ojukwu. “Watching a Broadway play The Church of the Epiphany Telephone: 305-558-2302 weather, 45 students and four There was still so much left to was a once in a lifetime experi- 15650 Miami Lakeway North Saturday Vigil Mass...... 5:00 PM chaperones met at 4 a.m. in the see, Boston University, the ence that not that many people Telephone: 305-558-3961 Sunday services in English morning on March 17 at the Museum of Science, Faneuil get to experience. I was blessed www.episcopalmiamilakes.com ...... 9:30, 11:00 AM and 5:30 PM Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Hall and Harvard University to be able to be there,” said Sunday Eucharist...... 10:30 AM Sunday services in Spanish: International Airport to begin where there is also a current sophomore, Mya Young. Children’s Sun. School...10:15 AM ...... 8:00 AM, 12:45 and 7:00 PM their college tour of ten schools MLEC alumna, Julissa Higgins, “Students were able to visit Adult Bible Study...... 11:00 AM Daily services...... 7:00 and 8:30 AM in five days. class of 2015. 10 of the most competitive Misa en Español...... 9:00 AM Confessions: Saturdays.....3:30 PM Day one was a whirlwind. Then, off to Northeastern schools in the country in the Escuela Dominical...... 12:15 PM Boston, Massachusetts, historic, University, Boston College, span of five and a half days. The Church of Jesus Christ Mother of Our Redeemer lively and cold. MLEC Jaguars Providence College, Brown Hopefully, it encourages them of Latter-Day Saints Catholic Church spent the beginning of the trip at University and Yale University to apply,” said Mezawi. “We 8201 N.W. 186 Street 8445 N.W. 186 Street the Massachusetts Institute of over the next two days. Luckily, have great, talented, dedicated Telephone: 305-829-0049 Telephone: 305-829-6141 Technology. It was more than a more alumni. At Brown, the and motivated students at Spanish service...... 9:00 AM Daily services (Spanish).....8:30 AM tour, it was personal, two team met up with Samantha MLEC and I hope that this trip English service...... 12:30 PM Saturday (English)...... 5:30 PM MLEC alumins David Pacheco, Cardet, MLEC class of 2014 allows them to see just how Tuesday Spanish)...... 7:00 PM Saturday (Spanish)...... 7:00 PM class of 2015 and Jonthan and discussed financial aid and many opportunities they have. Wednesday (English)...... 7:00 PM Sundays (English).....8 & 10:30 AM Tagoe, class of 2017, spoke to Brown’s open curriculum. Sundays (Spanish) Palm Vista Community Church Meeting at Miami Lakes ...... 9 AM, 12:30 and 7:00 PM Middle School Auditorium 6425 Miami Lakeway North North Palm Baptist Church Telephone: 305-822-6999 7801 N.W. 178 Street Worship Service...... 10:30 AM Telephone: 305-558-2032 Temple Tifereth Jacob Sunday Bible Study...... 9:15 AM 5901 N.W. 151 Street Sunday Worship...... 10:30 AM Telephone: 305-557-2651 Wednesday sevice...... 7:00 PM Call for Service Schedule Iglesia Biblica Cristiana M.L. United Methodist Church Español Servcios 14800 N.W. 67 Avenue 6250 Miami Lakes Drive East Telephone: 305-821-7274 Telephone: 305-557-1959 Worship service...... 10:00 AM Sunday Service...... 4:00 PM Contemporary service...... 11:30 AM Wednesday Youth...... 7:30 PM (Child care and youth Sunday MLEC students are pictured in Times Square during their recent college tour. School during both services) Iglesia El Nuevo Comienzo 6701 Miami Lakeway South New Testament Baptist Services in Spanish Church Sunday service...... 12:30 PM 6601 N.W.167 Street Thursday service...... 8:00 PM Telephone: 305-558-4930 St. Andrews Lutheran Sunday English service...... 11:15AM Sunday Spanish service.....10:30AM Church Sunday School...... 10:00AM 575 West 68 Street Sunday School (Spanish)...11:30AM Telephone: 305-821-3622 Wednesday Children’s Sunday service (English)...9:00 AM Ministry...... 6:45 PM Sunday service (Spanish)10:30 AM Wednesday Bible study...... 7:00 PM Bible School...... 11:00 AM Wednesday Youth Group.....7:00 PM Voice for Jesus Church Christ the Saviour 4824 N.W. 167 Street Orthodox Cathedral Telephone: 305-625-3787 16601 N.W.77 Court Sunday service...... 10:00 AM Telephone: 305-822-0437 Youth Thursday...... 7:00 PM www.OrthodoxMiami.org Friday Prayer Service...... 7:00 PM Saturday Vespers...... 6:00 PM New Dawn Church/ Sunday Liturgy...... 10:00 AM Iglesia Nuevo Amanecer Palm Springs United 17200 N.W. 87 Avenue Methodist Church Spanish service...... 9:15 AM 5700 W. 12 Avenue English sevice...... 11:00 AM Telephone: 305-821-3232 Worship service...... 10:45 AM (Editor’s Note: All information provided by individiual houses of worship. Confirm service times by telephone.) THE MIAMI LAKER MAY 17, 2019 PAGE 21
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PENDING SALE PENDING SALE PENDING SALE JUST SOLD ROYAL OAKS - $829,000 ROYAL OAKS - $509,000 VIZCAYA, MIRAMAR - $415,000 PALM SPRINGS NORTH - $420,000 Extraordinary home. Nearly 5K sq.ft. of living area, high-vol- Spectacular home located in highly desired, guard- Spectacular home in private, gated community. High volume Spectacular home in desired PSN. Home sits on expansive ume ceilings, marble/wood flooring throughout. Oversized gated Royal Oaks. Home has open floor plan with soar- ceilings, custom eat-in kitchen w/granite counters, all S/S lot & features nearly all porcelain floors, new custom eat-in lot. All Impact doors & windows. All bedrooms are suites, ing high-volume ceilings. Brand new pool, 8-year-old appliances. Renovated bathrooms, oversize master kitchen with all S/S appliances, quartz counters, new roof, office, lst floor bedroom/in-law quarters. roof, updated kitchen and baths. w/grand-master bathroom, Covered terrace. large circular driveway, new A/C Nest Controlled system. 5 Bed / 2 Bath / 5,114 sf. / A10616308. 3 Bed / 2 Bath / 2,304 sf. / A10597789. 3 Bed / 2.5 Bath / 2,037 sf. / A10646554. Covered terrace. 3 Bed / 2 Bath / 1,834 sf./ A10620436. Call or text us for more information on these homes or any of our other featured homes. Residential Real Estate @artrealestateteam.com “Owned and operated by NRT, LLC” WESELLMIAMILAKES.COM PAGE 24 MAY 17, 2019 THE MIAMI LAKER SEVENN DEALDEALERSLERS AALLLL IN ONEO LOCATION! LOCATIONCATIONN!
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