Miami Laker 2015 May 1

A LookInside:

n Graham Memorial Golf tour-ney raises over $29,000 forSouth Florida Boy Scouts.........2

n Miami Lakes Relay for Lifescheduled May 2 at OptimistPark from noon to midnight.....3

n Ben & Jerry’s franchiseopens in Royal OaksShopping Center...................4

n News and Notes of Interestfrom the Town of Miami Lakes.See pages.......................6 and 7

n MLEC student NicoleRosello puts Health Training inaction in the air.........................8

n Two high school baseballteams win district titles and headto regional action.....................16

n Pace and Goleman athletessign committment letters forcollege choices..........17 & 18

n Community Calendar, 13,School, sports and church news,16-24 Classified ads..........24-27

Vol. 41 No 9 305-817-4078 MIAMI LAKES, FLORIDA MAY 1, 2015

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IN THEIR INAUGURAL SEASON, Mater Lakes Academy’sgirls’ junior varisty soccer team propelled themselves to theCharter Schools League Championship game. (See Page 13.)

Winning first season for MaterLakes Academy’s girls soccer

Miami Lakes Cultural AffairsCommittee will host the annual“Paint a Picture for Mom” andFlower Show event just in time forMother’s Day on Saturday, May 9,from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at MiamiLakes Picnic Park West, 15151N.W. 82 Avenue.

Children of all ages will havean opportunity to be creative andpaint something special for theirmoms. Canvas, brushes and paintwill be provided free of charge.

In addition to the paintingactivities, attendees can enjoy acolorful display or flowers, and beable to buy orchids, bromeliads,assorted plants, and other flower-themed items.

Participating vendors includeMiami Lakes Garden Club, Danand Margie Orchids, Om Bonsaiand Sunshine Bromeliads whowill all offer some beautiful selec-tions to event goers.

Additional activities includefree Ben & Jerry’s ice cream

cones, and the Town’s EducationAdvisory Board will provide eachattendee with a free children’sbook.

There is still time for flowerand plant vendors to participate.Vendors must provide proof of

applicable licenses, certificate ofinsurance, and a $50 vendor fee.

For more information, or tobecome a vendor or sponsor, con-tact Katya Lysak at 305-698-9308,or by email to [email protected].

YOUNGSTERS turned their artistic talents to “Paint a Picture forMom” during last year’s event.

‘Paint a Picture for Mom’ and FlowerShow set for May 9 at Picnic Park West

‘Cars for a Cure’ a success for owners and public

MIAMI LAKES MAYOR Wayne Slaton joins Roberto Alonso Jr.in front of Roberto Alonso Sr.’s portrait and his prized 1964Chevy Coupe during the “Cars for a Cure” event honoring thetown’s former Vice Mayor.

By David L. SnellingThe Miami Laker staffThe inaugural Miami Lakes

Cars for a Cure was such a successthat the organizers are alreadyplanning for next year’s event.

The Roberto Alonso family,The Graham Companies andDolphins Cycling Challenge arelooking forward to the 2016 clas-sic car event to raise money forcancer research for the Universityof Miami’s SylvesterComprehensive Cancer Center inmemory of former Miami Lakesvice mayor Roberto Alonso Sr.

More than 1,000 people turnedout for the April 19 event on MainStreet, where 170 classic cars,including a 1941 Chrysler, 2015Corvette Mustang and Alonso’s1964 Chevy Coupe Super Sportscar, were on display.

“The classic car show was ahuge success and we want to thankthe residents of Miami Lakes forparticipating,” said RobertoAlonso Jr. “The event is for a greatcause, raising money for cancerresearch to find a cure and honorcancer patients, who are battlingthe deadly disease and cancer sur-vivors. We appreciate that every-one came out and showed their

support and enjoyed the classiccars on display.”

Though the total amount raisedwas not known by press time,Alonso said the Miami Lakes Carsfor a Cure event was a success.

He said $5,000 was raisedthrough several raffles by theMiami Lakes Merchants, and ItalyToday donated five percent of therestaurant’s sales for that day.

“We are waiting for the finalnumbers,” Alonso said.

He said he wants next year’sevent to be open to more fundrais-ers such as big corporations.

“All proceeds will go to theComprehensive Cancer Center,”he said.

Alonso also would like to seeMiami Lakes’ businesses sell their

MORE THAN 1,000 turned out for the inaugural “Cars for aCure” Classic Car Show on Main Street.

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ROBERTO ALONSO’S extended family, including son RobertoJr. and his wife, Alexandra (back, second and third from left), arepictured in front of Alonso’s prized 1964 Chevy Coupe SuperSports car during the Cars for a Cure classic car show on MainStreet which raised funds for UM’s Sylvester Cancer Center.

Roberto Alonso honored during ‘Cars for a Cure’food under tents at next year’sevent, similar to the Taste ofMiami Lakes.

Roberto Alonso Senior, whodied from cancer in 2013, createdthe town’s annual Classic CarShow.

Following his death, his friendsreached out to his son to keep hismemory alive by resuming theevent in his name, but he decidedto turn it into a fund-raiser for can-cer research.

He teamed up with The GrahamCompanies and Dolphins CyclingChallenge for the event in memoryof his father, who was a fixture inthe Miami Lakes community foryears.

He was an original councilmember for Miami Lakes and thetown’s first vice mayor.

He was second in command forfour consecutive terms.

Alonso was the face of RoyalOaks, an upscale and bedroomcommunity that is protected byguard gates and features some ofthe most beautiful homes in SouthFlorida.

After Miami Lakes incorporat-

ed in 2000, Alonso made RoyalOaks Park, 16500 N.W. 87thAvenue, his pet project, which wasa tot-lot before he spearheaded aninitiative to convert it to a full-fledged park and recreation areaand a community center.

The community center wasrenamed in his honor following hisdeath.

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WINNING TEAM at the 41st William “B” Graham Memorial GolfTournament included (from left) Anthony Rick, Lonny Castinoand Robert Saunooke.

On April 20, The GrahamCompanies hosted the 41stWilliam “B” Graham MemorialGolf Tournament benefiting theSouth Florida Council, Boy Scoutsof America, at Shula’s Golf Club.

The winning team includedRobert O. Saunooke, Esq. ofSaunooke Law Firm, PA; LonnyCastino of Pompano Beach GolfClub; and Anthony Rick of Sportsand Marketing Management.

The winners each received ahand-made stained glass Cow tro-phy designed and crafted byMiami Lakes resident Ed Gansert,along with a Shula’s Golf Clubchampionship golf bag.

Miami Lakes AutoMallreturned as the Hole-in-OneSponsor, and the 2015 CamaroR/S Convertible missed going to alucky golfer by just 14 inches.

This year’s tournament raisedmore than $29,000 for the benefitof the Boy Scouts South FloridaCouncil, which serves over 40,000

youth in Broward, Miami-Dadeand Monroe counties.

Last year, Cub Scouts (ages 6-10), Boy Scouts (ages 11-17), andSea Scouts/Venturers (co-ed ages14-20), contributed more than205,000 community service hoursfor charitable and municipal caus-

es and projects.The Graham Companies

expressed its appreciation to all ofthe sponsors whose commitmentto support scouting and this golftournament has made the event anongoing success for over 41 years.

Graham Memorial Golf Tournamentraises over $29,000 for Boy Scouts

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Three generations of pianistsraise funds for Alzheimersduring May 9 Shula’s concert

GENERATIONS PIANO STUDIO, made up of (from left)Jessica Comellas, Maria Merino Comellas, and Ileana Merino,is holding a Longest Day Alzheimer’s Association Event on May9 at Shula’s Hotel.

By R.A. RomeroThe Miami Laker staffOn Saturday, May 9,

Generations Piano Studio willgive a special Mother’s Day trib-ute to piano teacher and formerstudio owner, Ileana Merino,affectionately known as “Nana,”by hosting the first piano Practice-A-Thon called #baNANApiano-rama.

From 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at theDon Shula’s Hotel lobby, 6842Main Street, current and formerstudents, family and friends willbe playing the piano to raise fundsto donate to the Alzheimer’sAssociation in Merino’s name.

Jessica Comellas was taught toplay piano on the lap of her grand-mother, Ileana “Nana” Merino, aclassically trained pianist hailingfrom Cuba. Merino also taught herdaughter, Comellas’s mother,Maria Merino Comellas, alongwith countless other students aspart of a storied 50 year teachingcareer. In 2012 Merino was diag-nosed with Alzheimer’s, whichforced her into retirement from theteaching studio she started many

years ago now headed by JessicaComellas.

Under the instruction ofJessica, the studio became knownas Generations Piano Studio, anhomage to the musical matriarchalgenerations that led to its incep-tion and continued teaching and“to honor the one who started itall,” said Jessica.

Merino’s diagnosis inspiredJessica to raise funds and aware-ness for the Alzheimer’sAssociation’s event called TheLongest Day. Held annually on theSummer Solstice, the duration ofthe sunrise-to-sunset event sym-bolizes the challenging journey ofthose living with the disease andtheir caregivers. As part of theMerino-Comellas Longest Dayevent, they will be doing whatthey do best – playing piano. The#baNANApianorama event wel-comes all to join in listening,donating and celebrating Merino’scareer and legacy.

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Miami Lakes Relay for Life set forSaturday, May 2, at Optimist Park

The Town of Miami Lakes andthe American Cancer Society areteaming up to host the Relay ForLife of Miami Lakes, a communi-ty event, where teams form, raisemoney and walk through the night,while enjoying D.J. entertainment,food and fun with friends and fam-ily. The event is scheduled forSaturday, May 2 from noon tomidnight at Miami Lakes OptimistPark.

The Opening Ceremony andSurvivor Celebration will be heldduring the evening of the RelayFor Life event.

The event is a time to remem-ber loved ones lost, and celebratethe lives of those who have battledcancer. The day will be filled withexciting activities such as bouncehouses, pony rides, a mechanicalbull, live concerts and more.

Miami Lakes expressed itsappreciation to several local busi-nesses and organizations who aresupporting the Relay for Life.They include The GrahamCompanies, Misha’s Cupcakes,Casavana Restaurant, Y100Miami, MY93.9, Miami CancerInstitute of Baptist Health SouthFlorida, and the Center forAdvanced Surgical Oncology atPalmetto General Hospital.

The 2015 event chair is GloriaGarcia who has many years of par-ticipating and serving on the com-mittee of the Relay For Life ofMiami Lakes. “The theme of therelay this year is ‘MOOVING ForA Cure’ in tune with the history ofMiami Lakes. Our community has

always generously supported thefight against cancer, and I have nodoubt that this event will raiseawareness and serve to honorthose who have courageouslyfought against cancer and remem-ber those unfortunately are notlonger with us,” said Garcia.

“Our teams are comprised ofamazing individuals who, like me,

have been impacted with either theloss of a loved one or know some-one affected by cancer. It is won-derful to see them giving back as acommunity and coming togetherto an excellent cause,” said Garcia.

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By R.A. RomeroThe Miami Laker staffSweet tooth customers that

enter the new Ben & Jerry’s loca-tion at 15484 N.W. 77 Court in theRoyal Oaks Shopping Center areimmediately greeted by a massivemural depicting two guayabera-clad cows sipping on their cafecitoand enjoying some ice cream nearthe Miami Beach skyline.

The mural speaks volumesabout the easy assimilation intothe community that ownersMarcela and Ivan Kozupytsyahave made following their grandopening of Miami Lakes’ newestice cream shop.

The Kozupytsyas stumbledonto Miami Lakes while research-ing locations for their first fran-chise. Ivan had seen the RoyalOaks Shopping Center online andwhile it didn’t appear much differ-ent from other areas they hadscouted he was mysteriouslydrawn to it. He abruptly ended hisonline research and hit the road atmidnight to see the shopping cen-ter in person.

“Even at that time there werefamilies out, walking and hangingout. Miami Lakes is a very family-oriented community which isexactly what we wanted. It wasperfect,” said Ivan.

More than searching for a fam-ily-oriented community, theKozupytsyas were looking for aplace to be involved. In the sever-al months since Ben & Jerry’sopened its doors, the shop has par-ticipated in funding campaigns forlocal schools, Marcela has joinedthe Miami Lakes Youth Activities

Task Force, and most recently theshop was awarded an AppreciationAward by Senator Bob Graham forcontributions and fundraising forBob Graham Education Center.

“It’s really not like work, thisdoesn’t feel like we are working,this is just our life,” said Marcela.

Both Marcela and Ivan under-stand what it’s like to go to aworkplace that feels like work.They have roots in suit-and-tiebusiness environments, Marcelapreviously working as a financialadvisor for eight years and Ivan asan attorney. Neither were able tofind the creative fulfillment theycraved within the confines of theirprevious professions so theysought out entrepreneurship in thesweetest business they could find.

“I loved my job. I learned a lotbut it wasn’t me,” said Marcela.“Ivan’s father and my father wereboth entrepreneurs, so we alwaysknew we would want to do thesame and open our own business,we just didn’t know it would beice cream,” said Marcela.

Ivan returned to school afterworking as an attorney and earnedhis Master’s in marketing. It wasthere that he completed a thesis onBen & Jerry’s branding and soonthereafter found himself steeped inice cream.

“I come from a history of eatinga lot of ice cream. A lot,” saidIvan. “And when you eat a lot ofice cream, you have to find thehealthiest one. So after youresearch it, you find that Ben &Jerry’s really is the best.”

Among the exhaustive list offlavors created by “flavor gurus”

at Ben & Jerry’s headquarters inVermont, Marcela’s favorite isGilly’s Catastrophic Crunch.Ivan’s favorite flavor is TonightDough by Jimmy Fallon, a lovethat extends into decoration ascustomers will find JimmyFallon’s smiling unbodied headfloating among clouds in theshop’s colorful restroom. Duringthe March 6 ribbon cutting event,Mayor Wayne Slaton tried theWayne’s Swirl flavor, a play onwords for the famous 90’s filmWayne’s World.

The ice cream shop has provento be irresistible even to thoseleaving the nearby gym who slipinto the shop and whisper to theBen and Jerry’s staff “You neversaw me here.”

The shop recently held a freescoop event on April 14 whichboasted a line wrapping around theshopping center from the shop toWinn Dixie. A total of 4,293scoops were scooped that dayfrom 1 to 8 p.m. while the shop’smascot, Woody the Cow, dancedon the countertops. Another 250free cones will be given onMother’s Day, May 9, at thetown’s “Paint A Picture For Mom”event at Miami Lakes Picnic ParkWest.

Flavors are offered in cones,pints, ice cream cakes and mostrecently in the form of a burrito(“brrr-ito”), a crepe stuffed withtwo flavors and toppings.

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Town Council accepts Graham Co.’s Par 3 donationBy the Miami Laker staffActing on the recommendation

by the Miami Lakes Par 3Committee to take over some landthat’s part of a golf course, theMiami Lakes Town Councilapproved a resolution to acquirethe property and convert it to apassive park.

The Miami Lakes Par 3Committee, which was formed in2013 in an initiative byCouncilmember Frank Mingo tostudy the pros and cons of theproperty abutting the golf course atDon Shula’s Golf Club, concluded

that the tract should only be usedfor a nature park.

At the April 14 regular TownCouncil meeting, lawmakersaccepted the land donated by TheGraham Companies, which agreedto pay for an environmentalassessment, a boundary survey anda provision of grounds mainte-nance of the property for twoyears.

The town also agreed on theterms of the donation, the processof development, the conceptualplan for the park and a tentativetimetable for future development.

The Par 3 Committee outlinedthe rules and regulations for usageof the outdoor facility, which isonly open to Miami Lakes resi-dents for passive recreationalactivities such as pedestrian hikingand jogging; serves as a featuresand historical cultural or archeo-logical attraction; does not alloworganized competitive sportingactivities; and the land is main-tained in its current topography.

The Par 3 Committee’s finalrecommendation was that thecouncil shouldn’t vote on thedesign of the passive park untildiscussing blueprints with resi-dents during a workshop, includ-ing members of the committee.

“I want to thank the Par 3Committee for all their efforts,positive input and hard work dur-ing the committee meetings,”Mingo said. “I agree with the con-sensus reached by them that theacquisition of this golf courseshould only be used for a passivepark.”

In other Council actions:• Council members, on first

reading, passed an ordinance toupdate the town’s comprehensiveplan for water supply plan amend-ments to be sent and reviewed bythe Florida Department ofEconomic Opportunity and otherreview agencies.

• Lawmakers, on first reading,approved an ordinance to amendthe town’s budget for 2014-2015,general fund for a total of $400,00from the unassigned fund balance,allocating $200,000 for legal serv-ices and another $200,000 toestablish a non-departmentalreserve for the council to fund new

initiatives throughout the remain-ing of the fiscal year.

• Councilmembers approved aresolution to create a special tax-ing district for Lake Hilda lakemaintenance services done byMiami-Dade Public Works andWaste Management.

• Lawmakers approved a reso-lution for a zoning application of aconditional use for a sleep testingfacility at 16420 N.W. 59thAvenue.

• Councilmembers approved aresolution to waive the town’scompetitive bidding procedure andoffer contracts to the City ofHialeah for maintenance of thetown’s bus and MV Transportationfor operating bus and on-demandservices, instead of renewing itscovenant with Limousines ofSouth Florida.

• Councilmembers approved aresolution to formally establish theVeterans Affairs Committee,which was previously an ad-hoccommittee since 2008.

The committee created thetown’s veteran’s memorial outside

Town Hall.• Councilmembers approved

Councilmember Tony Lama’s planfor Miami Lakes to host a RealtorForum, where area real estateagents would be invited to takepart and provide their input on thetown on what potential buyers areseeking when they visit MiamiLakes.

• Town Manager Alex Rey saidMiami-Dade County is set toreview bids for vendors who arewilling to use some space west ofOpa Locka Airport for a storageyard for residents’ boats and otherwatercraft.

Rey said the county receivedsome bids but had to return themunsealed because of a minor legalmistake made in the description ofthe land.

He said a vendor should be inplace in the next several weeks.

Vice Mayor Manny Cid, who’sspearheading the initiative, said atleast 30 Miami Lakes residentsexpressed interest in storing theirboats at the location once it’s readyfor business.

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RECOGNIZED FOR VOLUNTEER SERVICE were members of various Town committees (above),and Miami Lakes students who received the President’s Volunteer Service Award from PresidentBarack Obama (below).

The Town of Miami Lakes rec-ognized and commended commit-tee members and young volun-teers during National VolunteerService Week at the April 14 TownCouncil meeting.

On behalf of the entire Council,Mayor Wayne Slaton read aproclamation announcing theweek of April 12-18 as NationalVolunteer Service Week in theTown. The Council was joined byseveral of the town’s committeevolunteers, as well as some exem-plary young students and townresidents who received the presti-gious “President’s VolunteerService Award” from PresidentBarack Obama.

“Our committee members playan integral role in our Town andwe are extremely grateful for allthey do to help us make MiamiLakes a great place to live, workand play,” said Slaton. “In addi-tion, we are very proud of theyoung students that received thePresident’s Volunteer Service

Award and commend them fortheir passion to serve others atsuch a young age. They exempla-ry dedication to our community isadmirable and we hope that theycontinue to inspire other youngstudents to give back.”

The President’s VolunteerService Award recognizes individ-uals who have worked on stellarcommunity service projects andhave achieved a significant levelof volunteer service hours. TheMiami Lakes students whoreceived the award includedCarine Ghanoum, Bianca Larsh,Karissa Larsh, Sabrina Larsh,Marina McCready, VictoriaRodriguez, Samantha Rubinsteinand Sharon Zajac, who allreceived their awards through theapproved certifying organizationthe South Florida YouthSymphony.

For more information aboutvolunteering on a Town commit-tee, visit www.miamilakes-fl.gov/committees.

Town proclaims April asAutism Awareness Month

In honor of Autism AwarenessMonth, Miami Lakes Town Hallwas lit up blue throughout Apriland staff kicked off its participa-tion in “Light It Up Blue WorldAutism Awareness Day” on April2 by wearing blue.

At the April 14 Town Councilmeeting, a proclamation was pre-sented designating the month ofApril as “Autism AwarenessMonth” in Miami Lakes with theMayor, Councilmembers, TownManager, Town Clerk and TownAttorney all wearing blue poloshirts on the dais.

Oscar Amuz from Hope forAutism Soccer, and Dr. MichaelAlessandri from the Miami Lakesbranch of the University of

Miami-Nova Southeastern Uni-versity Center for Autism andRelated Disabilities, attended theCouncil meeting in support ofAutism Awareness Month.

“Miami Lakes is honored tojoin the efforts taking placearound the world during April toincrease Autism awareness,” saidMayor Wayne Slaton. “Autismhas a tremendous impact on chil-dren, their families, communitiesand societies around the world. Byproclaiming April as AutismAwareness Month in MiamiLakes, we honor those living withthis disorder and their families aswell as local organizations andprofessionals dedicated to enhanc-ing their quality of life.”

Town police officers namedfinalists for Dade CountyPBA Officer of Year Award

Miami Lakes applauds a groupof four officers and one sergeantwho were recently named finalistsfor the Officer of the Year Awardfrom the Dade County PoliceBenevolent Association.

For their exemplary teamefforts in December 2014,Sergeant G. Soto, and Officers N.Montesino, R. Luis, R. Amadorand A. Baez are nominated forsuccessfully capturing a suspectwho was attempting a home inva-

sion robbery.The award winner will be

announced at the 22nd annualDade County Police BenevolentAssociation Law EnforcementAwards Gala on Saturday, May16, in Doral.

The Town is proud of theirservice and dedication that havemade Miami Lakes one of thesafest communities in SouthFlorida.

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Town Council Regular MeetingTuesday, May 5, 6:30 PMMiami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.

Youth Activities Task ForceWednesday, May 6, 7:00 PMMiami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.

Cultural Affairs Committee MeetingThursday, May 7, 7:00 PMMiami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.

Neighborhood Improvement CommitteeTuesday, May 12, 7:00 PMMiami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.

Elderly Affairs Committee MeetingWednesday, May 13, 8:30 AMMiami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.

Education Advisory BoardThursday, May 14, 6:30 PMMiami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Min Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.

Economic Development Committee MeetingTuesday, May 19, 5:30 PMMiami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.

Planning & Zoning Board MeetingTuesday, May 19, 6:00 PMMiami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.

Veterans Committee MeetingThursday, May 21, 5:30 PMMiami 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 appealany decision made by the Council with respect to any matter considered at these meetings, suchperson will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made; which recordincludes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing specialaccommodation to participate in the proceedings should call Town Hall at (305) 364-6100, nolater than (2) days prior to the proceeding for assistance.

Please be advised that two or more Councilmembers may be in attendance at the aboveevents/meetings.

This Notice dated April 24, 2015at Miami Lakes, Fl.Majorie Tejeda-Castillo, Town Clerk

TOWN OF MIAMI LAKESNOTICE 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:

Miami Lakes released itsAnnual Report for fiscal year2013-14 which outlines theaccomplishments over the lastyear and the status of all majorareas of responsibility.

The report shows that the Townis in excellent financial and opera-tional condition and has accom-plished many achievements overthe last year, from October 1, 2013to September 30, 2014.

“The past year was full ofaccomplishments thanks to theTown’s diligent staff, elected offi-

cials and residents,” said TownManager Alex Rey.

Some of the important accom-plishments include:

• Opening 87 Avenue and 154Street,

• Completing the West Lakes ADrainage Project,

• Adopting a BeautificationMaster Plan,

• Implementing a QuarterlyPerformance Report,

• Transitioning the SchoolCrossing Guard Services fromMiami-Dade County,

• Obtaining a Class 5 ratingwithin the Building Departmentwhich resulted in a 25 percent dis-count in flood insurance for allTown residents,

• Implementing a ParkReservation Program; and

• Securing state funding of $1.3million through the legislativeprocess, as well as $600,000 fromFEMA for a downtown project.

To view the full report, visitwww.miamilakes-fl.gov/manager.

Town Manager issues Annual Report

The Town’s YMCA SummerCamp Program is scheduled to runfrom June 8 through August 14,Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 6p.m., at Roberto Alonso Com-munity Center, 16500 N.W. 87Avenue.

The camp is open to childrenages 5 to 12 years old, as well as13 to 15 year olds who can partic-ipate in the Leaders in Trainingprogram.

There is a $40 one time regis-tration fee. The Leaders inTraining program fee is $90 per

week; Adventure Camp is $120per week; and Specialty Camps(including dance, soccer, theaterand singing) are $145 per week. A10 percent sibling discount isavailable as well as financial aid.

Young campers will enjoy awide spectrum of events includingdrama, singing, art, outdoor activ-ities, project-based learning, bookclub, weekly field trips and more.

For more information and/or toregister, call the YMCA at 305-357-6622, or visit www.ymcaof-southflorida.org.

Town’s YMCA SummerCamp runs from June 8 toAugust 14 at Roberto AlonsoCommunity Center

Summer campers will haveopportunity to view world ofaviation with SAFEE Flight

Miami Lakes announced it willoffer an insight into the world ofaviation through OperationSAFEE Flight Academy duringthe summer camp program atRoberto Alonso CommunityCenter, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue.

The two-day academy will beoffered to campers that participatein the YMCA Summer Camp pro-gram. Campers will get a chanceto hear from aviation profession-als such as air traffic controllers,plots, certified flight instructors,avionics techs, and aircraftmechanics on career opportunitiesin the aviation field and camperswill also get a chance to try out aflight simulator and take a tour ofan air traffic control tower.

Operation SAFEE Flight isdedicated to helping children stayin school, improve their academicperformance and explore STEMeducation and career possibilitiesin the aviation industry.

Councilmembers Tim Daubert,Ceasar Mestre, Frank Mingo andNelson Rodriguez attended theOperation SAFEE Flight SouthFlorida Aviators Fly-In andEducational Expo on April 17 atthe Opa Locka Airport Orion JetCenter.

For more information on thetown’s Summer Camp programand other recreational programs,contact Leisure Services ManagerKatya Lysak at [email protected], or 305-698-9308.

MIAMI LAKES COUNCILMEMBERS (from left) NelsonRodriguez, Tim Daubert, Ceasar Mestre and Frank Mingoattended Operation SAFEE Flight Educational Expo at OpaLocka Airport.


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Flight #1514 from Washington,D.C. to Chicago went on the P.A.and asked, “Are there any medicalpersonnel on board?” It was not awell-seasoned doctor in his late50’s that got up. Instead, NicoleRosello, 17, rushed out of her seatto help.

Rosello, a senior in the HealthAcademy at Miami LakesEducational Center, is a CertifiedNursing Assistant and a StudentPractical Nurse. She was on herway home from a five day JuniorState of America (JSA) conventionin Washington, D.C. when she gotthe opportunity to apply the nurs-ing skills that she learned in highschool in a real life scenario.

When Rosello arrived to theback of the plane, a woman in herearly 60’s was laying on the floor,passed out on one of the flightattendant’s laps. Rosello recordedthe woman’s vitals.

“I jumped into nurse mode andbegan to assess her, beginningwith her pulse, the temperature ofher skin, and checked her pupils. Inoticed everything seemed to be inorder,” said Rosello.

Her breathing was slow, butsteady. Rosello sat with thewoman, observing her vitals, untilthe woman awoke. After thewoman, who said she was takingstrong medications, was strongenough to stand up, Roselloescorted her to her seat and record-ed her blood pressure and pulseagain. Everything still seemed tobe in order.

“She later reported that she wasexperiencing diarrhea and Ithought to myself dehydration,with strong medication, may lead

to fatigue and syncope,” saidRosello. Half an hour later,Rosello gave the woman some-thing to drink and recorded hervitals again. The woman was sta-ble until landing, where she wasescorted to a local hospital byparamedics.

Coincidentally, on the sametrip, at Chicago Midway Inter-national Airport, Rosello cameacross another person who neededmedical attention. This time, it wasa woman who fell, hit her head andstarted bleeding. Rosello stoppedthe bleeding and ran to the gate forher next flight to Miami.

It’s not the first time thatRosello has had to jump intoaction to care for a patient. “I havea desire to help others,” she said.“I almost missed my flight home,but I couldn’t leave knowing thatthere was someone who neededmy help.”

Rosello is graduating fromMiami Lakes Educational Centerthis June and plans to major inPsychology and Neurobiology.

NICOLE ROSELLO

Our Lady of theLakes Women’sClub hosts annualBook Review

Our Lady of the LakesCatholic Church Women’s Clubwill present its traditional BookReview, Luncheon and ChineseAuction at Don Shula’s Hotel onMain Street at 1 p.m. on Sunday,May 3.

The book that will be reviewedis “The Right Word at the RightTime” by Marlo Thomas. TheBook Review speaker will beAudrey Saunders, a Miamianwell known for her humor anddetailed presentations.

For more information, call305-775-8885, or 954-258-9118.

Moover bus riders receivediscounts from local businesses

Town of Miami Lakesannounced it is offering an oppor-tunity to local businesses to pro-mote their products and servicesto the ridership on the Miami

Lakes Moover buses. Each month,the Town, in partnership with alocal business, will offer riders acoupon or frequent user card for afree or discounted item or service.

This month, a local spa, Just 4You, will be offering discounts onfacials, manicures and pedicuresduring May in celebration ofMother’s Day.

Using the Moover, the Townintends to enhance the ridershipexperience for residents, whileupholding its commitment to pro-moting continued growth andexpansion of the local businesscommunity .

For more information on howto take advantage of the free mar-keting opportunity, contactCommunications Specialist JackieCalzadilla at [email protected], or 305-364-6100,ext. 1143.

Mother’s Dayprenatal massagelecture on May 7

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In honor of May as MentalHealth Month, the Miami LakesChamber of Commerce will hostDr. Susana Blanco, a licensedpsychologist, as the guest speakerfor the organization’s monthlymembership luncheon on May 13at Don Shula’s Hotel.

Blanco’s presentation is titled“Being Your Best Self, InBusiness and In Life.”

Blanco earned her master’sdegree in Marriage and FamilyTherapy from the University ofMiami, and her doctoral degreefrom the University at Albany,State University of New York.

Blanco focuses on developingand maintaining meaningful, per-sonal and professional relation-ships through honest, vulnerableand wholehearted presence andcommunication.

Blanco and her partner, Dr.Alvarez-Jimenez, are co-ownersof Thrive Psychological Associ-ates in Miami Lakes.

Networking starts at 11:30a.m. and lunch is served as 12noon. Deadline to reserve a tableis Friday, May 8. at 2 p.m. Formore information, call MartaDiaz at 305-556-2212, or emailher at [email protected].

Theatre Review:God of Carnage at Main St. Playhouse

By R.A. RomeroThe Miami Laker staffGod of Carnage, written by

Yasmina Reza and directed byMain Street Players ArtisticDirector, Robert Coppel, provesthat carnage does not solely referto physical brutality and weapon-ry. Words are just as mighty.

When two couples, Alan andAnnette Raleigh and Veronica andMichael Novak, meet to discussthe tussle between their sonsBenjamin Raleigh and HenryNovak in the schoolyard, the resultis nothing short of verbal carnage.

What begins as a polite placa-tion in the face of awkward andtense circumstances quicklyunravels to name calling, blame,and behavior that overwhelms thevery schoolyard fight that broughtthe parents there.

The setting, the Novak homedecorated with African elements,and the loud drumming introduc-tion that plays overhead gives theaudience clues that this confronta-tion is more than just a discussion– it’s war. Against who? It’s any-one’s guess. Blows and punchesare thrown every which way and abattle of unified parents turns intoa battle of the sexes revealing thefractures in each marriage.

Alan, played by MannyCatalino, cuts conversation withhis work cell phone glued to hisear, and his wife Annette, playedby Christine LaRochelle, though

seemingly eager to work out theissue, soon finds her bearings andunleashes her raw form. Veronica,played by Rachel Stone, and herhusband Michael, played byRobert Anderson, show thatunderneath every thinly veiledfacade is a volcano waiting for theright moment to erupt.

The night progresses intounhappy debauchery and amid thechaos, the Novaks and theAndersons find that Benjamin andHenry’s fight might have been themost simple problem. Michaelsays in the first act, “People arelumps, always being molded, evento the very end.” In this light, a

childhood fight is not much differ-ent from those in adulthood,except that broken teeth can bemended, unlike broken spirits.

God of Carnage is on stage atthe Main Street Playhouse, 6766Main Street, through May 17.Performances are at 8 p.m. onFridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m.on Sundays. Tickets are $25 foradults, $20 for seniors and $18 forstudents with valid ID. For moreinformation and to purchase tick-ets visit www.mainstreetplayers.com.

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Gov. Scott appoints RobertoGarcia to Respiratory Board

Miami Lakes resident RobertoGarcia was appointed in midMarch by Governor Rick Scottand Florida Surgeon General JohnArmstrong, to the Florida Boardof Respiratory Care. Garciaearned his bachelor’s inHealthcare Administration and is aRegistered Respiratory Therapist,credentialed with the NationalBoard of Respiratory Care(NBRC) and licensed with thestate of Florida.

As new board member for theRespiratory Board, Garcia isresponsible for licensing, monitor-ing, disciplining, education andwhen appropriate, rehabilitatingpractitioners to assure that theyare competent to provide the serv-ices for which they are licensed,for the state of Florida.

Garcia has worked in all facetsof respiratory care for 23 years,such as trauma, critical care, pul-monary rehabilitation, transplantsand open heart among others, andcurrently holds an administrativeposition. He is the director ofRespiratory Care at Kindred South

Florida-Hollywood.“It is an honor and privilege to

be able to sit on this board andserve our state in this capacity,”said Garcia. “While this state Ibelieve does a great job in provid-ing the best care to their people, Iwill also make sure that theRespiratory Therapists that workin this state have all the resourcesnecessary to continue providingthat good quality and effectivecare.”

ROBERTO GARCIA

Softball ace Alexis Castroman signs with St. Thomas

ALEXIS CASTROMAN signs commitment to St. Thomas U.

By David L. SnellingThe Miami Laker staffUnlike most student-athletes

who signed their letter of intent atschool, American High’s starpitcher Alexis Castroman chose tocommit to a Florida universitywhere she launched her softballcareer at the tender age of 7.

Flanked her parents, coachesand friends at field No. 3 at MiamiLakes Optimist Park, Alexis choseto attend St. Thomas University,taking her pitching talent to a teamthat has won the highly competi-tive Sun Belt Conference champi-onship, and is ranked in the NAIAtop 20.

She plans to study sports man-agement when she enrolls at theuniversity this fall.

Alexis, who was recruited by ahost of colleges and universities,chose to be a Bobcat to be closerto home, and the school matchedher academic needs.

Alexis’ signing was bitter sweetbecause it took place at the parkwhere she played for the past 12years, and became a star pitcher

for the Miami Lakes OptimistClub.

She initially played recreationalsoftball at Miami Lakes OptimistPark when she was seven-years-old, and she began playing travelball with the Miami Lakes HeatAll-Star Team at the age of 8.

Her father, Alex Castroman, isthe head coach of the Heat team.

“We couldn’t be prouder,” saidCastroman, along with Alexis’mother Ivette and her sister Erika.“Can you imagine? Weekend afterweekend, from the age of 8, some-times waking up at 5:30 a.m. totravel to different tournaments, allover the state of Florida. All thesacrifices, back-to-back games,scratches and bruises, all worthwhile, which shows how hardwork and dedication does pay off.We look forward to seeing Alexisplay at St. Thomas University.”

Alexis, a Miami-Herald SecondTeam member her freshmen andjunior year, will graduate fromhigh school in June at the top ofher class, where she has beencoached by Sergio Fernandez and

his two sons, David and Daniel,and Kayel Guillen.

Fernandez, American’s coachfor five years and winner of thedistrict championship on severaloccasions, coached his sons whoplayed in the T-Ball through thePony leagues at the Optimist Club.

“This proves time after time,that our program has been a goodprogram,” said Castroman, who’salso the Optimist Club’s softballcommissioner. “We have had over20 girls move on to play softballall over the state, many of themreceiving scholarships to attendexcellent universities.”

Alexis has an impressive high-school career.

She recorded a 53-23 record,2.70 ERA and 248 strikeouts witha .485 batting average.

Castroman said the OptimistClub helped prepare his daughterto play on a bigger stage in highschool.

“We have seen plenty of coach-es stick it out until the end to makea difference at Miami LakesOptimist,” he said. “Our programemphasizes teaching, sportsman-ship and playing the game. It’snever only been about winningtrophies, even though over theyears, Alexis’ travel team did winsix first place and three secondplace championships. However,for Alexis, it’s been more aboutthe friendships and memoriesmade along the way.”

Said Alexis: “I had a great soft-ball career and had the honor ofmeeting and playing with so manytremendous teammates. I amthankful for my teammates andcoaches.”

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Com. BarbaraJordan holds apublic meeting forDistrict 1 on May 6

Miami-Dade County Commis-sioner Barbara Jordan has called ameeting to inform her DistrictOne residents about upcomingchanges for new development andwater and sewer projects in thecounty’s pipeline.

The meeting is scheduled for 7p.m., Wednesday, May 6, at JoellaC. Good Elementary School,6350 N.W. 188 Terrace.

Jordan is encouraging her con-stituents to attend the meeting tolearn more about economic devel-opment initiatives, infrastructureprojects, transportation and road-way improvements, public safetyand code enforcement.

Residents will also learn howto gain access to a host of countyresources.

“I’m sure that residents havebeen reading about the proposedfilm studio, mega mall and infra-structure initiatives in northwestMiami-Dade County,” saidJordan. “This is an opportunityfor them to have their questionsaddressed without going down-town and standing before theentire County Commission. I’mhoping that residents will beencouraged by these new devel-opments since they will spur eco-nomic development in our area.”

For more information regard-ing the community meeting, call305-474-3011.

By R.A. RomeroThe Miami Laker staffLocal resident Juan-Carlos

Fernandez, a Keyes CompanyRealtor and member of the RoyalOaks Homeowners Association,has recently launched a Facebookpage titled “Royal Oaks CrimeWatch” to make the community asafer place for all.

“I launched the page because Ibelong to a similar page in PalmSprings North, PSN CrimeWatch, and I feel that it reallydoes help,” said Fernandez. “Ihave seen users communicatewhile something has been occur-ring and actually able to appre-hend a subject because of thereal-time communication.”

Information posted on the pageis open to all who are members ofthe page and community. Thiscourtesy will also extend intoareas of Palm Spring North due tothe close proximity between thecommunities. Any informationposted deemed relevant andimportant will be passed along topolice officials.

To be a part of the online com-munity, “like” the Royal OaksCrime Watch page on Facebook.

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(The following classes are free for Miami Lakes residents)Tai Chi M/TW/Th 9:00 am MCCCYoga (for adults) M/W 7:30 am MCCCYoga (for adults - Fee) T/Th 7:30 am MCCCArts & Crafts Mon. Noon MCCCKnitting/Crocheting Tu/Th 1:35 pm MCCCLine Dancing Tu/Th 11:30 am MCCCBallet 1 Monday 4:30 pm MCCCBallet 2 Monday 5:30 pm MCCCBallet 3 Wednesday 4:30 pm MCCCBallet 4 Wednesday 5:30 pm MCCCJazz 1 Tuesday 4:30 pm MCCCJazz 2 Tuesday 5:30 pm MCCCJazz 3 Thursday 4:30 pm MCCCJazz 4 Thursday 5:30 pm MCCCMartial Arts (tots) Monday/Wednesday 4:30 pm MCCCMartial Arts (beginners) Monday/Wednesday 5:30 pm MCCCMartial Arts (intermed.) Tuesday/Thursday 4:30 pm MCCCMartial Arts (advanced) Tuesday/Thursday 5:30 pm MCCCPainting I & II Fri. 9 am/12:30 pm MCCC

(Except Friday, May 8, move to RACC)Painting III Wednesday 9:00 am RACCSewing Tu/Th 2:00 pm MCCCComputer Training M/T/W/Th 9:15/11:30 am MCCCDominoes T/W/Th/Fri 6:00 pm RACCTable Tennis Tues./Thurs. 7:00 pm RACCJazzercize (fee) M/Tu/W/Th 5:30 pm RACCSpanish for Adults M/T/W/T 6:00 pm MCCC

Homeowners OrganizationsLake Elizabeth May 4 7:00 pm MLCCLoch Lomond May 5 7:00 pm MLCCRoyal Palm Estates May 7 7:00 pm MLCCLake Carol May 7 7:30 pm MLCCSilvercrest North May 11 7:00 pm MLCCLoch Ness May 11 7:30 pm MLCCSilvercrest South May 12 7:00 pm MLCCLoch Lomond East May 13 7:00 pm MLCCLake Cynthia May 13 7:30 MLCCWindmill Gate May 14 7:00 pm MLCCLoch Andrews May 18 7:00 pm MLCCLoch Isle May 18 7:00 pm MLCCLake Glen Ellen May 19 7:30 pm MLCCLake Katharine Villas May 19 7:30 pm MLCCSerenity Point May 20 7:00 pm MLCCRoyal Oaks May 20 7:30 pm MLCCGramercy Park May 21 7:30 pm MCCCRegatta Pointe May 21 7:00 pm MLCCFountain Park May 25 7:30 pm MLCCLake Elizabeth May 25 7:00 pm MLCCLake Martha May 26 6:30 pm MLCCLoch Lomond West May 26 7:30 pm MLCCVilla Vizcaya May 27 7:30 pm MLCCLake Sandra May 28 7:30 pm MLCCThe Anchorage May 28 7:30 pm MLCC

Miami Lakes Clubs, Professional & Volunteer GroupsM.L. Garden Club bunco May 6 11:30 am MCCCM.L. Cham. Commerce May 13 11:30 am Shula’s HotelM.L. Garden Club May 18 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Ctr.M.L. Bridge Club Mondays 11:30 am MCCCMLCA Bridge Thursdays 11:00 am MCCCM.L. Quilting Club Tuesdays 11:15 am MCCCM.L. Kiwanis 2nd/4th Thurs. 6:30 pm Pampered ChefM.L. Toastmasters 1st/3rd Tues.7:00 pm ML Educational CenterM.L. Lions Club 1st/3rd Tues. 7:00 pm Denny’s Hialeah

MCCC is Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 AvenueRACC is Robert Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue

The Town of Miami Lakes, homeowners associations, professional andvolunteer groups have scheduled meetings and classes during May:

Miami Lakes Branch Library setsfree events and programs for May

Miami Lakes Branch Libraryannounced the following pro-grams are available for the publicduring May:

For Children and Families:Paws to Read - Certified thera-

py dogs listen to children readaloud which can help with readingskills. Meets at 11 a.m. onSaturday, May 9.

Saturday Matinee at theLibrary - Miami Lakes Branchpresents family friendly films.Movie for May is “Boxtrolls.”Presentation is at 3 p.m. onSaturday, May 9.

Moving Up and Ahead - YourChild’s Transition – The work-shop targets families of childrentransitioning to Kindergarten,Elementary, Middle or Highschool, and helps parents to devel-op the skills they need to be effec-tive partners with school staff.Program is sponsored by theParent Academy of Miami-DadeCounty Public Schools in partner-ship with the Miami-Dade PublicLibrary System. Meets at 6:30p.m. on Monday, May 18.

For Teens:Teen Club presents Movie

Night – Teens, ages 12-18, enjoygeek movies on Movie Night. Thismonth’s feature is “Godzilla” at5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5.

Teen Club: Games and More– Teens meet to play video games,watch anime, draw or discussbooks. For ages 12-19 at 6 p.m. onTuesday, May 12.

Tween Book Club – A chil-dren’s book club for ages 8-12 thatmeets once a month to discuss thechosen book. This month’s title is“Gregor the Overlander” by

Suzanne Collins. Meets at 10:30a.m. on Saturday, May 23.

Special Effects MakeupWorkshop for Teens – Join artistAdrienne Tabet House of MakeupArtistry to learn special effectsmakeup techniques to help atten-dees create their own Hero.Program made possible by theTown of Miami Lakes EducationAdvisory Board at 5:30 p.m. onTuesday, May 26.

For Adults:Commissioner Esteban Bovo

Jr.’s Mobile Outreach – Anopportunity for the community tospeak with the Commissionerand/or his representative at 1 p.m.on Monday, May 11.

Book Discussion Group – This

month’s title is “Winter inMadrid” by C. J. Sansom. Meets at6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19.

Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart’s Outreach – A member ofRep. Diaz-Balart’s staff will visitthe library to discuss federal issuesor any problem a constituent mayhave with a federal agency from2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday,May 27.

Miami Lakes Branch Library islocated at 6699 Windmill GateRoad and is open Monday andTuesday from noon to 8 p.m., andWednesday through Saturday,from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The branchis closed on Sundays. For moreinformation, call 305-822-6520.

Mater Lakes Academy girls’JV soccer team reaches titlegame in first season of play

In their inaugural season, theMater Lakes Academy girls’ jun-ior varsity soccer team reached theCharter Schools LeagueChampionship game, but lost toDoral Academy, 5-1, a team theyhad beaten during the regular sea-son The girls finished the season7-4.

Head coach Robert Vidal saidhis team is made up of mostlymiddle school students whoplayed well throughout the sea-son.

“We came such a long waywhen no one gave us a shot,” hesaid. “We won the semifinal gameand made it to the championshipgame. That was a great accom-plishment for the girls.”

Vidal said his team got off to aslow start in the regular season butturned it around, including a 7-0shutout victory over DoralAcademy.

Before the game, he told histeam he would buy them pizza ifthey won.

“I ended up spending $100 forpizza,” Vidal quipped. “But it waswell worth it.”

Vidal said his players are thebest local soccer team assembled.

Team captain DaniellaMartinez, an 8th-grade student,Geraldine Velasco, who’s also inthe eighth grade, and 7th-graderIngrid Pagan are the backbone ofthe team.

And so are Vanessa Rodriguez,who was the team’s leading scorerat three goals per game, andHailey Vidal, the coach’s daugh-ter.

Robert Vidal said his team livesby one motto.

“We are all we got,” he said.“No one gave us a chance but wefound our way and fought to get tothe championship game.”


M. Lakes United Soccer Club hosts closing ceremonies

Miami Lakes officials recentlyparticipated in the closing cere-monies for the Miami LakesUnited Soccer Club’s in-houseteams on April 10 at Royal OaksPark.

During the ceremonies, MayorWayne Slaton andCouncilmember Ceasar Mestrehelped present trophies to morethan 370 children who were com-mended for their participation.

Miami Lakes United SoccerClub is a non-profit organization,

with programs that consist ofrecreation, academy and travelsoccer with games played at theRoyal Oaks Park Soccer Facility,16500 N.W. 87 Avenue. The mis-sion is to make sure the Club has adevelopment structure which willteach and nurture youth players toacquire the correct fundamentals,understand the game’s tactics andstrategies, in preparation to attaina soccer scholarship and profes-sional experiences.

MIAMI LAKES UNITED SOCCER CLUB’S closing ceremoniesat Royal Oaks Park included (from left) Club treasurer GladysDe La Cruz, secretary Diana Bernal, vice president TonyRodriguez, president Alvin Murray, Mayor Wayne Slaton,Councilmember Ceasar Mestre, manager’s liaison JoelCastellanos, and fundraising chair Edward Andrade.

Former Miami Dolphins cor-nerback Don McNeal, DadeChristian School and the FACEFoundation present the 21st annu-al Don McNeal Celebrity GolfClassic scheduled for Monday,May 4, at Don Shula’s Golf Club,7601 Miami Lakes Drive.

Proceeds from the golf classicwill benefit the Fund for theAdvancement of Community andEducation (FACE), a shelteringumbrella for New TestamentBaptist Church, Dade ChristianSchool, and the Master’sAcademy.

The golf classic allows partici-pants to tee off alongside formerDolphins players including BobBrudzinski, Jeff Dellenback, JohnOfferdahl, Mark Duper, MercuryMorris and Tony Nathan.

Participants will play a fullround of golf, enjoy lunch cateredby Outback Steakhouse, attend anawards ceremony and banquetdinner at Shula’s Steakhouse andreceive special prizes and give-aways including two hole-in-onecontests.

For more information, callRhonda McNeal at 305-827-8700or email her at [email protected].

Dade Christianhosts McNealCelebrity GolfClassic at Shula’son Monday, May 4

Summary of local high schoolbaseball and softball playoffs

Two Miami Lakes area highschool baseball teams won theirrespective district championshipslast week and are heading to theregional playoffs.

The American High baseballteam won a double header toclaim the 16-7A championship,first beating North Miami Beachand Westland Hialeah to advanceto the regional quarterfinal. ThePatriots shut out the Chargers, 16-0, and took care of WestlandHialeah.

American’s game with theChargers was scheduled forThursday but the game was can-celed due to the rain.

American, the defending statechampions, will host the firstround of the regional playoffs thisweek and play the loser of the St.Thomas Aquinas and SoutheastNova matchup.

Barbara Goleman Senior Highdefeated Miami Springs, 2-1, towin the district championship lastweek at Florida MemorialUniversity.

Both teams advanced to theregional playoffs with Golemanfacing Mater Lakes Academy thisweek.

Mater Lakes defeated PaceHigh, 1-0, in the district semifinalgame last week.

In local softball action,American High advanced to the

Region 4-7A semifinal game byclobbering South Broward, 12-0,and setting up showdown withdefending state champion St.Thomas Aquinas.

The champs hosted Americanon April 28 for the right to play forthe regional championship andadvance to the state quarterfinal.

Against South Broward,American was declared the winnerin the fourth inning due to themercy rule, recording 14 hits andseven runs in the first two innings.

Doral clobbered BarbaraGoleman’s softball team, 15-0, inthe 4-6A quarterfinal, and thegame was called in the fourthinning due to the mercy rule.

Doral gets its rematch againstPembroke Pines Charter, a teamthat beat them in last year’sregional final.

Flanagan defeated HialeahGardens, 14-2, in the Region 4-8Aquarterfinal game.

In local basketball news, PaceHigh point guard C.J. Fisherearned first team honors whenSource Hoops/FABC released itsAll-State teams for Class 3A and4A. Fisher earned the spot on theClass 4A team.

Last month, Fisher made TheMiami Herald All-Dade FirstTeam after averaging 29 points,six rebounds and five assists pergame this season.


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Five Pace High student athletes sign commitmentsBy Rene D. BasultoSpecial to The Miami LakerOn April 15, for the second time

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were accompanied by their fami-lies and friends who treated thestudent body to cake.

Four varsity baseball playerswere among the signees. DamianAlba signed with Point ParkUniversity in Pittsburgh, brothersEddie and Elliott Cutillas signed

with Rollins College in WinterPark, and Lorenzo Hampton Jr.signed with the University ofCalifornia Berkeley.

Pace wrestler ChristopherMoreno followed his older brotherRamon Moreno, a Class of 2012Pace alumnus, by signing with

Coker College in South Carolina.Christopher Moreno’s youngerbrother and current Pace wrestlerStephen Moreno ranked fourth inhis weight class in Florida at theFHSAA State WrestlingTournament this year.

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PACE HIGH senior student athletes (from left) ChristopherMoreno, Eddie and Elliott Cutillas, Lorenzo Hampton, andDamian Alba sign Letters of Intent for universities across thecountry at a ceremony in the Pace Spartan Center on April 15.

MIAMI LAKES AUTO MALL’S General Motors Sales ManagerEddie Seigo (right) presented a check in the amount of $500 toMiami Lakes Optimist Club president Jim Hamilton for the orga-nization’s baseball program. The dealership has been a long-time sponsor of the Optimist Club, helping to buy baseballequipment to keep the program running and allowing young kidsto play the sport at Miami Lakes Optimist Park. “Without theirhelp, the baseball program would not be possible,” saidHamilton.

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Four Goleman High athletes sign letters of intentBy Kaitlin CastilloSpecial to The Miami Laker On April 20, four seniors, sur-

rounded by family, friends andteammates, from BarbaraGoleman Senior High School,made their commitment to playtheir sport of choice at their futurecollege at a ceremonial presenta-tion in the office of principalJoaquin Hernandez.

“It is a beautiful and great dayat Barbara Goleman,” saidHernandez. “This truly empha-sizes the term ‘student athlete’ andshines light on all the accomplish-ments they have achieved duringtheir high school career.”

Senior softball center fielderJessica Costero signed her com-mitment to play at Agnes ScottCollege in Atlanta where shereceived an academic scholarshipto study Pre-Med.

Costero has been playing sinceshe was five-years-old and wasinspired by both her older andyounger sisters who also share herpassion for softball.

“Agnes Scott is my dreamschool,” she said. “I discovered thecollege in middle school and knewI wanted to go there ever since.”

Her parents, Raul and SamCostero, could not be more proudof their daughter and the opportu-nities the school provides, both inthe academic and athletic realm.

Her father served as one of her

coaches.“It was difficult coaching her

sometimes; you’re always harderon your own kids but I alwaysknew she was going to do awe-some,” her father said. “I alwaysknew she was going to be a collegeathlete and continue doing whatshe loves. I couldn’t be moregrateful for Goleman head coachOrlando Barreda and the schoolfor everything they have done formy daughter.”

Goleman’s running back andlinebacker Troy Myers is takinghis talents to Friends University inKansas.

He has been playing footballsince he was 10-years-old andwishes to pursue sports therapy.

Myers expressed how FriendsUniversity is the best school forhim, and he’s excited to be goingthere in the fall.

His parents, Satrina Dorsey andJulian Watson, were extremelyhappy to see the level of successtheir son has reached.

“I might cry,” said Dorsey. “I’mgoing to be sad to see him leavebut he is so dedicated to footballthat I know it will be the best forhim.”

Goleman’s ace pitcher RicardoGarcia will be attendingMinnesota West Community andTechnical College in Worthington,Minnesota.

Baseball has always been a part

of his life, as he watched his olderbrother play the sport since he wasa child.

“I love being a pitcher,” he said.“I feel as though I have controlover the game at that position. Ihave been playing the sport since Iwas four years old and the schoolis a great place of opportunity.”

His mother, Jacqueline Alonso,gushed, “I am ecstatic; I know he’sgoing to go even further. I havealways told him it is all about theright place and the right time andabout wanting. It is always hischoice and I am beyond words thathe is able to follow his dreams.”

Goleman’s other ace pitcherMichael Pelaez will be attendingthe Community College Baltimorein Maryland, where he is planningto study sports management.

Pelaez has been playing base-ball since he was four and dreamsof playing for the Boston Red Sox.

His parents, Mario and BarbaraPelaez, were beyond thrilled andoverwhelmed with emotions astheir son signed his scholarshippapers.

“There are so many emotionsgoing on right now,” his mothersaid. “We are excited but sad to seehim leave. We are overall veryproud and happy for him, though.We always knew he would want tocontinue playing throughout col-lege and we are blessed he wasable to do so.”

Said Mario Pelaez: “I used tocoach Michael when he was littleand it has been incredible to seehim go through the different stagesof the sport, to see how a sport hasbecome a lifestyle. It has beentruly incredible from start to fin-

ish.”Hernandez summed it up.“We could not be more proud of

our school’s student athletes andthe many more successes in theirfuture endeavors as they pursetheir passions to the next level.”

GOLEMAN HIGH SCHOOL STAFF watch as four student ath-letes sign their college commitments. Pictured (top, from left)principal Joaquin Hernandez, head football coach Ariel Cribeiro,assistant softball coach Raul Costero, head softball coachOrlando Barreda, head baseball coach Jose Lopez, and athlet-ic director Jay Flinchum; (bottom, from left) Troy Myers, football,Jessica Costero, softball, Michael Pelaez, baseball and RicardoGarcia, baseball.

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Pace High’s drama students end year with HairsprayBy Rene D. BasultoSpecial to The Miami LakerWith a rousing production of

the classic musical Oklahoma!back in January, students inMonsignor Edward Pace HighSchool’s drama program werelooking forward to putting on amodern musical classic:Hairspray.

“It was their dream show for alot of them,” said Christina Pla-Guzman, Lead Teacher of Pace’sAcademy for Visual andPerforming Arts Theatre Program.“Them wanting to do it so muchmade me want to do it even more.”

While preparing to compete atthe 2015 Florida State ThespianFestival, where they won multiple

awards, accolades, and scholar-ships, nearly 100 Pace Drama stu-dents worked four months onrehearsals and over 100 hoursbuilding sets. On April 21,Hairspray finally opened for athree-night run with a packed andraucous crowd inside Pace’sSpartan Center.

“Director Pla-Guzman does agreat job with the kids,” said PatKunkel, who attended the openingnight performance. “As someonewho has seen many of her produc-tions, I’m amazed at how the kids

always give 150 percent.”As part of Pace Drama’s com-

munity outreach, Pla-Guzmanarranged a special performance onthe morning of April 23 for a veryenthusiastic crowd of over 300middle school students from OurLady of the Lakes, St. John theApostle, and AnnunciationCatholic Schools. The audiencewas even more excited to see sev-eral cast members who had gradu-ated from their middle schools.

Hairspray has also been bitter-sweet for Pla-Guzman and the

Pace Drama program, as it is thefinal production for 30 seniors onboth the cast and crew, the biggestgraduating class in the program’shistory. “It’s a chapter that’s end-ing. It’s scary and sad and I’mgoing to miss them a lot,” said Pla-Guzman.

This year also saw the biggestever group of freshman enteringthe program, which ensures thatPace Drama will continue to enter-tain and inspire for years to come.Miami-Dade Public Schools

eliminate EOC tests for 2015By R.A. RomeroThe Miami Laker staffMiami-Dade County Public

Schools (MDCPS) has eliminatedthe End Of Course (EOC) exami-nations that were scheduled totake place at the end of the 2015school year for all Miami-Dadestudents.

The EOC exams, which werepreviously used for decisions onstudent promotion, retention,graduation and teacher evaluation,will only be administered to asmall testing group of studentsrandomly selected from Miami-Dade County middle and seniorhigh schools. Additionally, fieldtests will only include 10 of theoriginal 263 combined middle andhigh school EOC exam topics. Nofield tests will be administered toelementary school students.

This news comes on the heelsof a new state law, HB7096, whichallows for flexibility in adminis-tering testing in regards to aca-demic achievement.

According to a press release byMDCPS, Superintendent AlbertoCarvalho said, “Today’sannouncement should come aswelcomed news to everyone whorecognizes that too much testingdeprives our students of valuableinstruction time. In making thesedecisions, we’ve taken a logicaland responsible approach toaddress the concerns of students,teachers and parents.”

Carvalho broke the news onThursday, April 23, during aGeneral Obligation Bond ground-breaking event at Oak GroveElementary School in Miami. TheSuperintendent and School BoardChair, Perla Tabares Hantman,were joined by the UnitedTeachers of Dade (UTD) and theParent-Teacher Association(PTA/PTSA) who Carvalho saidon his Facebook page “wereinstrumental in voicing the con-cerns from students, parents andteachers.”


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MU ALPHA THETA math club members and math teachersgathered to celebrate Pi day, complete with activities for stu-dents, and of course, pie.

Hialeah Miami Lakes’ Mu AlphaTheta Club celebrates Pi Day

By R.A. RomeroThe Miami Laker staffHialeah Miami Lakes Senior

High School’s (HML) Mu AlphaTheta club celebrated Pi Day, adate that was celebrated aroundthe world on March 14. The date,3/14/15, formed the first five num-bers of the mathematical symbolPi that represents the ratio of cir-cumference of a circle to its diam-eter, 3.14159.

The event, hosted by the MuAlpha Theta sponsor, MarielenaViciedo, the Math Departmenthead, Madeline Domenech andmath department teachers, was

held in the school gymnasium andfeatured a variety of Pi relatedactivities.

The Mu Alpha Theta team andall participants had six differentstations to visit which includedbuilding a bridge, an egg relayrace, a bean count, and calculatingareas for area and volume of threedimensional figures, finding thevalue of pi using circular figures,and determining if different sizedcircles cover the same area in a

square. “Pi Day is special to those that

appreciate math and its numericalsignificance to the most commonshape or figures we see today,”said Vicideo. “I believe it is impor-tant for the students to see theimpact that math plays in theirlives, therefore the event was cre-ated to provide a positive interac-tion among students, parents andmath teachers beyond the class-room.”

Spanish Lake’s fifth graderscreate ‘Renewal Wall’ honoringAfrican-American leaders

The students in SharonWallen’s fifth grade class atSpanish Lake Elementary (SLE)drew inspiration from the power-ful stories of African-Americanleaders and trailblazers to createthe “Renewal Wall.”

The school’s Renewal Wallrepresents the restoration of vigorand hope for bright futures of thisgeneration and those to come. Thestudents at SLE worked togetherto showcase the accomplishmentsof African-Americans in history.

FIFTH GRADE SPANISH LAKE ELEMENTARY students posein front of the school’s Renewal Wall which features African-American trailblazers. (Seated from left) Javien Rivera-Vega,Julian Sanchez; (standing from left) Gervacio Gonzalez, AngieGarcia, Alexander Santiago, Kaithlyn Villarreal, Priscilla Gomes,Angela Sardinas, Viviana Zamora, and Robert Sanchez.



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School Board approves threePerla T. Hantman resolutions

During its April 15 regularmonthly meeting, the Miami-Dade County School Boardapproved three recommendationsby Chairwoman Perla TabaresHantman including the commem-oration of May 20 as CubanIndependence Day, a resolutionproclaiming May 5 as NationalTeacher Day for public schoolteachers, and recognizing the 2015Senior High School SafetyCampaign Contest winners.

“Our school district joins thou-sands of Cuban-Americans in ourcommunity and throughout theworld in celebrating May 20 asCuban Independence Day, animportant date in that country’shistory when it gained its inde-

pendence from Spain,” saidHantman.

“It is also important that werecognize the significant and valu-able role that teachers play in edu-cation and in the daily lives of ourstudents, and that we enhancepublic awareness on the dangersof texting while driving a vehi-cle.”

The School Board announcedand recognized the winners of the2015 Senior High School SafetyCampaign Contest. The winnerswere Hector Pagan, ElyssaLlanso, Yasiel Gonzlez, DanellisSandoval, Jose Marrero, DennisHernández, Amanda Corral,Christina Holloway, Sky Tayon,Becky Morel and Gabriel Lezama.

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OUR LADY OF THE LAKES fifth-grader Rafael De La Cova(right) and eighth-grader Karina Sarandrea (left), were selectedto represent the school at the 75th Annual Miami Herald SpellingBee. Over 100 students from across Miami-Dade, Broward andMonroe counties were present. De La Cova placed among thetop 25, making it past the first round.

Our Lady of the Lakesstudents compete in annualMiami Herald Spelling Bee

Chaminade-Madonna Preparatoryappoints Mucheck as new president

Chaminade-Madonna CollegePreparatory announced theappointment of Dr. JudithMucheck as the school’s next pres-ident beginning July 1. Her three-year appointment comes after anational search by the C-M Boardof Trustees.

Mucheck will be the first laypresident of C-M since its found-ing in 1960. All previous presi-dents were professed Brothers orPriests of the Society of Mary.

Upon her appointment,Mucheck said, “I am grateful tothe Marianists for the opportunityto join the C-M family and I’mlooking forward to reaching C-M’s great potential which can berealized with the effort of allstakeholders.”

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Former longtime Miami Lakesresident, Jasmine Fernandez,received the highest honor a stu-dent can earn at Ringling Collegeof Art & Design in Sarasota, FL.She was named the TrusteeScholar by the Board of Trusteesat the college.

Each year, the Ringling CollegeBoard of Trustees awards its high-est honor, the Trustee Scholarship,to an exclusive group of extraordi-nary rising seniors. The hard work,talent, spirit, and dedication of the12 award recipients exemplifyexcellence. The scholarship recipi-ents and the nominees will be hon-ored at an official recognition cer-emony in the fall.

Two Trustee Scholar nomineesare selected each spring from thejunior class by the faculty of eachmajor and the Office of Student

Life. The Board of Trustees'Trustee Scholar SelectionCommittee, led this year byTrustee Larry Garberding, reviewseach student's submission materi-als and portfolio, makes theirselection, and recommends theappointment of scholars to theentire Board of Trustees based onexceptional talent, contribution tothe department, and leadershipability.

Fernandez has earned otherprestigious titles during her aca-demic career. She placed third inthe nation for the Geico NationalSafety Contest while attendingthird grade at Miami Lakes K-8Center, formerly Miami LakesElementary. The award earned theschool $500 worth of art supplies.She also went on to win first placein the state for the Stock MarketChallenge in fifth grade. Whileattending Miami LakesEducational Center (MLEC),Fernandez won the Ocean BankArt exhibition award, the SilverKnight for Art and helped create alasting mural for the school. Shegraduated from MLEC in 2012Summa Cum Laude and wasaccepted to FSU, UF, UCF and

Ringling College of Art & Designwith multiple scholarships.

She chose Ringling College ofArt & Design, because she wantedto be among the best artists anddesigners from the world.Fernandez said, “In order to be thebest, you need to be challenged bythe best. I have to credit my par-ents for allowing me to pursue mypassion in Motion Design. Theyhave been my biggest supportersand by allowing me to spread mywings, I have been able to soar.”

Fernandez has been the graphicdesigner for Teen USA Magazineand has worked on special projectsfor the Orioles, Boyce Avenue,Nike and TV Land among others.

Her film “Famous Felines” wonsecond place at the Sarasota FilmFestival in 2014.

“When I first heard that I wasnominated for the Trustee Scholarand selected as a winner, I was inshock. There are so many talentedstudents and to be named the bestof the best is truly an honor. I amreally humbled and thankful to theBoard of Trustees on selecting mefor this prestigious honor,” saidFernandez. “I will never forget thefirst time I walked by the TrusteeScholar Wall with my parents dur-ing freshman year. I admired themall and now I will be among them.The feeling is surreal. I know I amwhere I belong.”

Hialeah Miami Lakes High’s ModelUnited Nations team shines again

The Hialeah Miami LakesSenior High Model UnitedNations (UN) students competedat the Miami InternationalConference for the Simulation ofUnited Nations (MICSUN) held atthe University of Miam on April

18. Top schools across the stateand around the world participated.

Danny Ramirez and JessicaDuque led the way for the HMLteam winning Best Delegate intheir final competitions as highschool students. Marvin Espinozaand Gabriella Torres won honor-able mention in their committee.Danny Hernandez and Marina

Cepeda also placed and won hon-orable mention in their respectivecommittees.

Model United Nations providesa forum for addressing global con-cerns in a real world context andthe HML team has placed in everycompetition they participated inthis year.

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Pace High’s Literary Guild hostsAnnual Open Mic Night for students

MONSIGNOR PACE HIGH SCHOOL senior Malik Mackeyreads a spoken word poem at the Pace High Literary Guild’sannual Open Mic Night inside the school’s Innovation Center.

Monsignor Edward Pace HighSchool students piled into theschool’s Innovation Centerrecently to watch and perform atthe annual Open Mic Night host-ed by Pace High’s Literary Guild.

Emceed by senior JustinGerlin and overseen by LiteraryGuild moderator and PaceEnglish teacher KatherinePalacio, the unique event provid-ed a platform for Pace students tosing, read their own written poet-ry, perform standup comedy andspoken word, and play instru-ments.

Refreshments were served andsold by Pace Campus MinisterAndres Novela and hisJust.Ice.Coffee which benefitsPace High’s Haitian sisterschools.

Some highlights included sen-ior Kenea Sejour bringing thehouse down multiple times withseveral songs and junior GabrielaGutierrez performing a piece onthe violin.

Before performing an impro-vised jazz session on the guitar,senior Frank de Oliva spoke fromthe heart, stating “I hope thateverybody learns how to be self-confident…Just be confident inyourself and just be yourself.”

The Literary Guild was thrilledwith this year’s well-attendedevent and looks forward to hold-ing Open Mic Night again nextyear.

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GUESTS enjoyed their Spring Tea last year at Miami LakesCongregational Church.

The Women’s Fellowship ofMiami Lakes CongregationalChurch, located at 6701 MiamiLakeway South, will host its 7thAnnual Spring Tea on Saturday,May 9, at 3 p.m. in the church’sFellowship Hall.

The theme for this year is “TeaAround the World.” This year’sprogram will feature a FashionShow showcasing beautiful stylesfrom places around the world,

gourmet teas, light delights and aspecial guest singer.

Advanced tickets for the after-noon of food and entertainmentare needed and will be availableimmediately following the 10:30a.m. Sunday morning worship inthe Fellowship Hall or by contact-ing the church office at 305-822-4313. The suggested donation is$10 per person and $5 for ages 10and under.

M.L. Congregational Churchhosts Mother’s Day Spring Tea

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMMISSION VICE CHAIR EstebanBovo Jr. (left), attended the PTA/PTSA breakfast held at MiamiLakes K-8 Center led by PTSA president Erica Nuñez (right) torecognize the power of parental involvement and leadership.

Commissioner Bovo attendsMiami Lakes K-8 breakfast


Elevate Church6250 Miami Lakes Dr. EastTelephone: 305-823-3888

Sunday Worship.........9:30, 11 & 12:30Friday Youth Nights.....................7 PM

M.L. Congregational Church6701 Miami Lakeway South

Telephone: 305-822-4313Adult Sunday School...................9 AMChildren’s Sunday School.....10:30 AMWorship.................................10:30 AMSpecial Need Service...............4:00 PM

(Every fourth Sunday)

Sunrise Presbyterian Church18400 N.W. 68 Avenue

Telephone: 305-821-5841Sunday School (all ages)........9:00 AMWorship.................................10:00 AMSpanish Worship...................11:30 AM

The Church of the Epiphany15650 Miami Lakeway North

Telephone: 305-558-3961www.episcopalmiamilakes.com

Sunday Eucharist........................10 AMChildren’s Sunday School..........10 AMAdult Bible Study.......................11 AMMisa en Espanol...................12:15 PMEscuela Dominical................12:15 PM

The Church of Jesus Christof Latter-day Saints8201 N.W. 186 Street

Telephone: 305-829-0049Spanish service.............................9 AMEnglish service.......................12:30 PMTuesday (Spanish).........................7 PMWednesday (English)....................7 PM

Palm Vista Community ChurchMeeting at Miami Lakes Middle

6425 Miami Lakeway NorthTelephone: 305-822-6999

Worship Service.........................10 AM

Temple Tifereth Jacob5901 N.W. 151 Street

Telephone: 305-557-2651Call for Service Schedule

Iglesia Biblica CristianaEspañol Servicios

Telephone: 305-557-1959Sunday service........................4:00 PMWednesday Youth....................7:30 PM

6250 Miami Lakes Drive East

Iglesia El Nuevo Comienzo6701 Miami Lakeway South

Services in SpanishSunday service.......................12:30 PMThursday service.....................8:00 PM

St. Andrews Lutheran Church575 W. 68 Street

Telephone: 305-821-3622Sunday service (English)........9:00 AMSunday service (Spanish).....10:30 AMBible School...............................11 AM

Iglesia CristianaReformada Vida Nueve5941 N.W. 176 St., Bldg. #5

Telephone: 305-244-9425www.icrvidanueve.com

Hialeah Church of ChristTelephone 305-558-1060

(Temporary meeting location)Shula’s Hotel (Davis Cup Room)6842 Main Street, Miami Lakes

Sunday Bible Study.................9:30 AMSunday Worship Service.......10:30 AMSunday Evening Service..........6:00 PMWednesday Bible Study...........7:30 PM

Fulfilled Life ChurchTelephone 786-378-2356

Country Club Middle School18305 N.W. 75 Place

Sunday Service (Eng.)..10:30 AM

Faith Is The Victory FellowshipTelephone: 954-435-1313

www.faithisthevictoryfellowship.comSunday Service.....................10:30 AM

(Cobb Theaters – 6711 Main Street)Theatre 17

Our Lady of the LakesCatholic Church

15801 N.W. 67 AvenueTelephone: 305-558-2202

Sunday services in English9:30, 11 AM and 5:30 PMSunday services in Spanish8 AM, 12:45 PM and 7 PM

Saturday services 8:30 AM, 5 PMDaily services 7 and 8:30 AM

Confessions: Saturdays 3:30 PM

Mother of Our RedeemerCatholic Church

8445 N.W. 186 StreetTelephone: 305-829-6141

Daily services (Spanish) 8:30 AMSaturday (English) 5:30 PMSaturdays (Spanish) 7 PM

Sundays (English) 8 & 10:30 AMSundays (Spanish)

9 AM, 12:30 PM, 7 PM

North Palm Baptist Church7801 N.W. 178 Street

Telephone: 305-558-2032www.NorthpalmBaptist.org

Sunday Bible Study.................9:15 AMSunday Worship....................10:30 AMWednesday Service..................7:00 PM

M.L. United Methodist Church14800 N.W. 67 Avenue

Telephone: 305-821-7274www.miamilakesumc.net

Praise Band & Music.............9:40 AMTraditional Worship Service.10:00 AMAlive-Contemporary Service11:30 AM(Child care and children’s/youthSunday School during both services.)

New Testament Baptist ChurchThe Gathering Place

6601 N.W. 167 StreetTelephone: 305-558-4930

Sunday Service..........................11 AMBible Study ............................9:45 AMWednesday Bible Study...........7:00 PMWednesday Youth Group.........7:00 PM

Orthodox Cathedral ofChrist The Saviour16601 N.W. 77 Court

Telephone: 305-822-0437Home of The Orthodox Book Center

Sat. Vespers.................................6 PMSun. Matins............................8:40 AMSun. Liturgy...............................10 AM

Sunday School & Inquirer Classes

Palm Springs UnitedMethodist Church5700 W. 12 Avenue

Telephone: 305-821-3232Worship Service...................11:00 AM

The Redeemed ChristianChurch of God

Victory Parrish Worship Center16261 N.W. 57 Avenue

Telephone: 786-428-0078Sunday service....................10:00 AMTuesday & Thursday..............7:00 PMFriday service.......................11:00 PM

Voice for JesusCobb Miami Lakes Theatre #11

6711 Main Street305-818-0565

Sunday service......................10:00 AMYouth service.........................10:00 AMChildren services...................10:45 AM

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In Memoriam:

Michelle Romero,M. Lakes resident,MLEC alumna

Michelle Romero, 19, a life-long Miami Lakes resident andformer Miami Lakes EducationalCenter student, passed away onMonday, April 13, following sur-gical complications as a result ofher autoimmune disorder, Lupus.

Romero was a student atFlorida International Universitymajoring in accounting, and wasknown as a fiery presence.Romero was a former MLEC stu-dent and prominent member ofthe Entrepreneurship strand. Sheassisted in bringing the school’sDECA Fashion Show to its cur-rent glory and helped form thestudent Credit Union.

Family and friends attended anopen casket viewing that was heldFriday, April 17, at VistaMemorial Gardens. Romero wasadorned in her Snow WhiteCostume complete with a crown,a testament to her love for Disneyand tribute to her diva personality

MICHELLE ROMERO

Luis and ClarisellCollazo announcebirth of their son

MIAMI LAKES RESIDENTSClarisell and Luis Collazoannounced the birth of theirson, Lucas Luis Collazo. Hearrived on Wednesday,January 21, at South MiamiHospital, weighing 6 pounds,11 ounces, and measuring 193/4 inches in length. Maternalgrandparents are Clara andRafael (deceased) DeCardenas. Paternal grand-parents are Alina and Luis(deceased) Collazo.


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Century Gardens Lakefront For Rent.Beautiful 4 bed/ 3 bath, completelyupdated. All rooms are large. Plenty ofwalk-in closets. 3 updated bathrooms,all tiled. 2-car garage, screened terrace,back yard fenced. $2,500 month, first,last month and one month security.Driver’s license, 2 months pay stubs.We do credit report $40.Call Debbie 305-788-5008.

Spacious two-story lake home. Family andliving room, full kitchen appliancesoverlooking lake view. Full dining room,Master on first floor. Loft can be 4th bedroomor media room. Washer/dryer in 2-cargarage. Very spacious, 2,158 sq ft. Fencedback yard. Owner financing. Text Debbie to show.

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Unique property located on over sized lot on acul-de-sac. In desirable Miami Lakescommunity. Pride of ownership is reflectedthroughout this impeccable 2 bedroom, 2 bathcorner townhouse. Some of the featuresinclude open floor plan, tile throughout, familyroom, updated bathrooms, 2-masterbedrooms, French doors, Accordion shutters,sprinkler system, alarm system and more.Showings by appointment only, 24-hour noticerequired. $294,000. A2086044

Rarely available 2 bedroom, 2 bath, loft withgarage on Lake Cynthia in Miami Lakes.One year old. Beautifully remodeled kitchenwith dark wood cabinets and rich granitecountertops as well, stainless steelappliances, Travertine floors throughout.Except on loft which is laminate. Great viewof lake. Accordian shutters. Easy to show.Call listing agent. This will not last! $307,000.A2083455

A great opportunity to own in prestigious MiamiLakes in a gated community. Lakefront propertywith private beach in back. Second master hasbeen added up the spiral staircase with largedeck overlooking pool and lake and its ownbeautiful master bath. Large media room, verylarge dining area. Porcelain floors. Real woodburning fireplace. Located on a cul-de-sac.$699,000.A2075698.

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Lakes on the Green waterfront property.Builder's home. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms.Built with lots of extras. Oversized lot. Backcovered porch, light concrete on the secondfloor. Amazing Lake View. Property has 15SEER energy efficient A/C, approximately 6years old. One bedroom is used as laundryroom, but water hookup available in garage.Gas stove, dryer and water heater. $425,000.A2061955.

Great looking renovated spacious 1 bedroomcondo located on second floor in south MiamiLakes just behind the Lake Patricia Shops &Chase bank. Newer bathroom, newer tilefloors, newer water heater, refrigerator &range, newer high-impact sliding door tobalcony. Alarm system. Large walk-in closet.New roof is coming, building will be painted.Seller wil l pay remainder of specialassessment. $99,000. A2093392

Four bedroom, 2 bath home with 1,783 sq. ft.in west Hialeah. Includes a family room,Florida room, Utility Room/Laundry andgarage has been converted. Circle drivewayand fenced yard. $375,000. A2070759.

Immaculate property well maintained by itsoriginal owner. 3/2 one story gem with a onecar garage. Roof is only 5 years old.Recently pressure washed andsealed.Freshly painted exterior. Brand newdriveway (2014). Gas stove and waterheater. Motivated seller. $360,000.A2066992

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Eddie Rodriguez, Broker/OwnerRE/MAX Unique RealtyLake Katherine Shopping Center6167 Miami Lakes Dr. East, Miami Lakes, FL 33014

305.822.7444

RE/MAX Realty 1Design District

4100 NE 2nd Avenue, Suite 310 Miami, FL 33137

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Ready to let a RE/MAX agent lead you for all your real estate needs?We have two offices to better serve you.

6880 Cassia Pl 7424 Big Cypress Dr 16336 Oak Walk

Beautiful 3bd/2ba with newerroof and air conditioning

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Gorgeous 2bd/2ba lakefrontvilla. Two level garden patio

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$259,700$399,900$149,500

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• Over 33 years of Real Estate Experience• Ranked Miami Lakes Top Producers 2001-2014• The Only Coldwell Banker agents in Miami Lakes

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