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Popular Ice Cream Social returns on Sat, July 20 Vol. 45, No. 13
Beating the summer heat has never been so sweet as Miami Lakes Youth Activities Task Force hosts the third annual Ice Cream Social from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday July 20, at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. The free event is sponsored by Miami Lakes Auto Mall and includes fun activities for the whole family including food trucks, face painting, a rock climbing wall, music and free ice cream from Coldstone and Frosty’s Lab. YOUTH PROGRAMS OPEN HOUSE Parents interested in signing up their children for one or
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more of the Town’s youth programs can also visit an Open House on the same day at the Mary Collins Community Center in Park West from 9 to 11 a.m. Some of the youth programs include Archery, Ballet, Jazz, Piano, Martial Arts, Just Run, Code Explorers, Bricks4Kidz, Start Smart, Youth Yoga, Optimist Sports, MLU Soccer and YMCA’s After School Care. For more information, visit www.miamilakes-fl.gov/yatf or contact Leisure Services manager Kristina Labossiere at labossierek@miamilakesfl.gov.
Town receives $900,000 grant from Florida Dept. of Transportation for needed Fairway Drive improvements Fairway Drive in Miami Lakes lacks proper crossing locations, bicycle facilities and speed deterrent infrastructure along the corridor according to the Town which installed several low-cost solutions for pedestrian safety. However grant funding was critically needed to enhance safety and infrastructure and the Town Council adopted a Resolution in February to apply for the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Grant. In June, the Town received a FDOT award of $900,000 to complete the Fairway Drive project. The project will cover 0.5 miles of Fairway Drive from Miami Lakes Drive to Miami Lakeway North. The work includes design
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and construction of bike lanes and crosswalk improvements for enhanced pedestrian and bicycle safety-related infrastructure in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The roadway would be extended to accommodate bike lanes, updated signage and pavement markings, adding speed tables and new drainage infrastructure. The project would provide much needed improvements to safely link bicyclists, pedestrians and disabled persons with limited transportation options to access housing, jobs, commerce, retail and medical facilities. For more information, contact Grants and Governmental Affairs manager Renée Wilson at 305-364-6100, ext. 1225.
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Longtime MLEC teacher Joseph Walpole rremembered on his retirement...................See Page 2
Eagle Scout project leads to new garden and sign at Goleman High On June 15, Boy Scout and Barbara Goleman Senior High (BGSH) student Brandon Chicardini from Troop 565 completed his Eagle Scout project at BGHS. The service project consisted of beautifying an area of the school in front of the Capstone building. Chicardini collected
funds, designed and planned the project which he called “Capstone Gardens", bought all the needed materials and gathered a group of volunteers to help get this project done. To build the garden, the land was cleared and prepared, plants were bought and planted and the terrain was covered with
mulch. The final touch was a seven foot wide sign with the word "Gators" to show pride for the school. The Eagle Project is the final requirement in the Boy Scout journey to acquiring the Eagle Scout rank. Chicardini will be a senior at BGSH this fall.
BRANDON CHICARDINI and volunteers are pictured after the beautification project was completed with the new sign at Barbara Goleman Senior High School.
I Miami Laker Lorenzo I News and Notes of interest I Longtime MDC baseball I St. Thomas University Hampton Jr. off to great start in from the Town of Miami Lakes. coach Danny Price reboots his gets $3 million gift from minor leagues.................. .....4 See pages.........................6 & 7 career......................................14 Murphy Foundation............18
I Local residents elected to I Main Street Players present I After 61 years, Florida I Community Calendar, 11, MDCCMA Board of Dir- Men on Boats running from July Memorial College restarts its School, sports and church news, ectors.................................5 19 to August 11......................11 football program.................15 14-21, Classified ads...21-23
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Miami Lakes Educational Center (MLEC) is saying goodbye to long-time teacher Joseph Walpole. He spent the last 16 years of his teaching career at MLEC, the longest he’d stayed at any one school.
Anyone privileged enough to learn from Walpole could never forget him. Walking into his classroom was always special and whether he was discussing rhythm and meter, or the “art of styling sentences,” or
love, loss and conflict in literature, the lessons came alive, the students sat engaged and enthralled. “Like good writing, teaching is an art and Walpole is the best I’ve ever known,” said Helena Castro, activities director at MLEC. “He taught more than grammar and mechanics, he taught his students about life. His lessons came not only from books, but from his own hardships and triumphs, his time in the U.S. Navy and teaching abroad,” Castro said. Walpole has taught everywhere, from private schools to penitentiaries, around the world. And everywhere, his students remember him, send him holiday cards and emails, dropping by to visit. “I am literally here because of Walpole,” said Dr. Steve Gallon, who was once a student in Walpole’s ninth grade English class at Miami Northwestern Senior High School. “When he met me, I could have gone left, I could have gone right, Walpole helped guide me forward,” said Gallon, now Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS) District I school board representative at Walpole’s retirement party. “Walpole believed in us, so much and was so proud of us when we accomplished our
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goals, he was so excited to hear where and when we were accepted to college,” said Jason Ledon, a recent graduate of MLEC heading to Carnegie Mellon in the fall. “When Walpole is proud of you, you become proud of yourself.” It’s not just the students that will miss him. “Joe makes us better teachers and better people,” said Erica EvansDeSimmone, the Cambridge Academy leader at MLEC. “He has been the heart of this academy, and we are going to miss
him.” Walpole has said that, throughout his career, he has sought “to do good in this life.” To help “ingrain values, the old verities that will anchor students through life, truth-seeking, responsibility, courage, compassion and respect for oneself and for others.” If the outpouring of support, love and appreciation that he has received is any indication, it is safe to conclude that Walpole has, indeed, done good.
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Miami Laker Lorenzo Hampton Jr. off to great start in minor leagues Growing up in Miami Lakes Lorenzo Hampton Jr., knew baseball was his game. His dad is former Miami Dolphins running back Lorenzo Hampton Sr., but his son decided not to follow in his footsteps and try America’s favorite pastime instead. It paid off. Hampton,who just finished his senior season at Florida International University was recently drafted in the 28th round of the 2019 MLB draft by the Miami Marlins. He was assigned to the Marlins Gulf Coast League team and he played his first minor league game against the Houston Astros. So far in the first week, Hampton hit his first home run against the Cardinals and has three hits, four RBI’s and three runs scored through his first four games. According to baseball pundits, it’s rare when a MLB player gets drafted by his hometown team. For Hampton, it’s a dream come true. “It was definitely an honor to get picked by the Marlins,” he said. “I just plan on working hard and making all the people who believed in me proud.” Hampton, who was a standout player at Monsignor Edward Pace High, said he was at home when his area scout Adrian Puig called him with the good news.
LORENZO HAMPTON JR. His parents were out running errands when he got drafted but wanted to tell them right away. “I just called them and told them that I was going to the Marlins,” he said. “They were pretty excited for me and happy I was getting a chance to play for a team I always grew up watching.” The 6-5, 225-pound player said the Marlins picked him after scouting his college performance at FIU and the University of California Berkley. “They liked me for my power,” he said. “They want to see me be a run producer and that’s what I hope to be going forward.” Hampton said he initially enrolled at Berkley because the
school offered top-tier academics and schools. He said the experience on the West Coast helped him grow up. Hampton transferred to FIU after spending two years in California to be closer to home. He said playing under Panthers’ head coach Mervyl Melendez helped him develop into the player he is today. “He gave me the opportunity to grow, play in front of my family and become a captain on his team,” Hampton said. “It was one of the best experiences of my career to play for him.” His last at bat for the Panthers came on senior day when he hit a walk off solo blast to left field against Louisiana Tech. “It was an emotional day, but one I’ll never forget,” he said. Hampton finished his college career with a .278 batting average, 30 runs, 49 hits, nine home runs and 35 RBI. He said he hopes to get called up to the main roster for the Marlins someday but he must improve his skills in the organizations’ Gulf Coast League. Hampton said his parents were his biggest cheerleaders in Little League, high school, college and now the minor league. “They sacrificed everything they could for me throughout the years,” he said. “Everything I do, I do it for them.”
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Miami Lakes residents Ramiro Inguanzo and Juan Carlos (J.C.) Jimenez were elected as the president and vice president of the Miami-Dade City/County Management Association (MDCCMA), a professional association of city administrators from MiamiDade County which promotes closer intergovernmental relationships amongst all municipalities within the county. Inguanzo is the Deputy Manager for Bal Harbour Village and previously worked
Safari LTD marks new eco-friendly toy partnership
By Megan Medina The Miami Laker staff Safari LTD (Safari) located at 5960 Miami Lakes Drive recently announced ar new partnership with international toy brand, BiOBUDDi. Safari is a family owned toy company since 1982. Their motto has always been to provide children with toys that teach. BiOBUDDi is a Netherlands based company that uses a natural compound that is highly bio-based so that each building block is safe for children and the environment. Partnering with BiOBUDDi was a no-brainer for Safari. Since BiOBUDDi is the world’s first and best selling environmentally friendly building blocks for children, Safari knew this was something they wanted to be a part of. BiOBUDDi created these eco-friendly building blocks so that children can not only imagine a better world, but so they can build one. Just like other building block toys, these offer a similar look and feel but they are much better for the environment. These are the first ecofriendly blocks to hit the USA. It is a step in the right direction to have eco-friendly toys that help the environment and could possibly lead other toy companies to make their toys differently. “We’ve always seen the environment as part of Safari’s story. Our company is about appreciating and learning about animals and the natural world they inhabit with the ultimate goal of preserving it for generations to come. We’re thrilled to team up with BiOBUDDi, which is advocating for the same cause and brining their brand to the USA as our partner.” said Alexandre Pariente, CEO of Safari. The new building blocks are now available. For more information on this new partnership or to purchase the blocks visit www.safariltd.com.
for the City of Miami Beach. He is a former two-term president of the MDCCMA having served as president in 2007-2009. He is also a Credentialed Manager through the International City/ County Management Associa-
tion (ICMA). Jimenez was appointed Town Manager of Bay Harbour Islands in 2018, a town he has worked for since 2002. This past year, he served as the secretary of MDCCMA. He
received his Credentialed Manager designation from the ICMA in 2017. The other elected board officers are Angela Gasca from the Village of Pinecrest and
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Kathryn Matos from the City of Sunny Isles Beach. The newly elected officials were installed at the RitzCarlton, Bal Harbour on June 22.
PICTURED (from left) J.C. Jimenez, Kathryn Matos, Angela Gasca and Ramiro Inguanzo at the MDCCMA installation ceremony on June 22.
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Business Tax renewals are required by September 30 The renewal period for the annual Business Tax Receipt (BTR) has begun and in the Town’s continuing effort to assist the growing business community, Miami Lakes has created a “How To” video providing business owners with quick and easy steps to make the BTR payment online.
Hurricane preparedness time is now in event of a major storm In preparation for the hurricane season, it is important to stay alert and informed of any severe weather possibilities and be prepared long before and immediately preceding a storm. The Miami-Dade 2019 Official Hurricane Readiness Guide can be found at www. miamidade.gov/hurricane/librar y/guide-to-hurricane-readiness.pdf.
The guide provides tips on what to do before a storm and after a storm and provides a useful Disaster Checklist. Residents who require evacuation assistance should register for the Emergency & Evacuation Assistance Program (EEAP) now to ensure help will be given following an evacuation order. Assistance may also be provided after an emergency.
Pre-registered residents in the EEAP will receive priority. Visit the Evacuation Assistance webpage found at www.miamidade.gov/hurricane, or cal 3-1-1 to receive an application and learn more about the program. Residents should also sign up for emergency alerts at www.miamilakes-fl.gov/alertmiamilakes.
Miami Lakes’ Special Needs Advisory Board announced a pilot Transition Program for individuals with special needs. The program expands training in the areas of employability skills training, life skills and self-advocacy so they can learn skills to achieve
independence. The program is available for 14 to 22 year-olds and 22 years plus. The one week program begins July 22, July 29 and August 5, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Mary Collins Community Center, 15151
N.W. 82 Avenue, Room 3. Registration opens July 8 online, in-person and by phone. For more information, contact Special Needs Advisory liaison Yessenia Leyva at leyvay@miamilakes-fl.gov.
to 8 p.m. during July at “The Spot,” 6075 Miami Lakes Drive East. Open Hang Nights are scheduled for Wednesday, July 10 and Friday, July 26. The Youth Center is equipped with a billiard table, table tennis, indoor basketball shootout game, Microsoft Xbox One Console, Nintendo Wii, and more. Bring friends for a night of fun and games. Elementary School Open
Hang Game Night is scheduled from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24. Parents can come out with their children ages 5 to 12 years and enjoy a game night competition where families or groups of friends go head to head in different board games and game show games. For more information, contact Programs coordinator Manny Martinez at thespot@ miamilakes-fl.gov or 305-8197768.
Don Shula’s Hotel and Zeta Event Productions are hosting a Bridal and Quince Expo on July 21 from noon - 5 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom at the hotel located at 6842 Main Street. The event will include
designer bridal and quince dresses, food and drinks, cake tasting and much more. Tickets are $5 per couple or quinceanera family. Tickets may be purchased through eventbrite at https://bit.ly/2POxiSk.
Town starts a pilot Transition Program for special needs residents ‘The Spot’ Youth Center plans events for youngsters during July
The BTR renewal period expires on September 30. For those who need to know how to apply or renew the BTR online, visit https://youtube/ oXkN58RmvGM. Miami Lakes Youth Center For more information, contact the Building Department at will be hosting several fun and btr@miamilakes-fl.gov, or call exciting programs for middle and high school students from 6 305-827-4015.
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News and Notes from the Town of Miami Lakes Town invites applications for neighborhood matching grants program Town of Miami Lakes invites residents, neighborhoods and homeowner associations (HOAs) to apply for the Neighborhood Matching Grant Program which encourages neighborhoods to play and work together in a dynamic fashion in order to accomplish neighborhood-based goals and objectives. The grant provides an opportunity to make improvements and/or enhancements to ensure their long-term viability. The Town will match dollar for dollar, up to $5,000, per application.
The program’s intent is to support a comprehensive beautification strategy managed by the Town with the recommendation of the Neighborhood Improvement Committee. The projects would improve the physical, cultural and recreational conditions in Miami Lakes’ neighborhoods. Grant applications may be found at www.miamilakesfl.gov/nic. For more information, contact William Sanchez at sanchezw@miamilakes-fl.gov, or call 305-364-6100.
2020 budget process starts July 8 with workshops and public hearings scheduled Over the next several months, the Town Council will hold workshops and meetings to discuss fiscal year 2020 budget. The budget process will be transparent and accessible to Miami Lakes taxpayers with live streaming of the proceedings on the Town’s website and Facebook page. The following meetings and workshops will be held in Council chambers at 6601 Main Street: • July 8, 6:30 p.m. Committees budget workshop. • July 16, 6 p.m. -
Regular/Special Council meeting for submission of Proposed General Fund Budget, set millage rate and budget hearing dates. • August 20, 6:30 p.m. Town Council Budget Workshop. • September 10, 6:30 p.m. First Public Hearing and Regular Council meeting. • September 24, 6:30 p.m. Second (final) Public Hearing. • October 1 - Fiscal Year 2019-2010 Adopted Budget goes into effect.
Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee (EAC) has scheduled a variety of events for senior residents during June. Lunch Bunch and Bingo Wednesdays, July 10 and 24, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. Seniors can socialize and make new friends while having fun and enjoying free nutritious lunches. Reservations are required for both events. Visit toml. eventbrite.com. Senior Western Social is a trip to the Wild Wild West with the EAC from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 3, at Roberto
Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue. The fun and free event will be catered by Mission BBQ. Reservations open at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 6 at toml.eventbrite.com. Senior Field Trip to Miami Marlins baseball game vs. the San Diego Padres on Thursday, July 18. For town residents only that are 55 years and above. Transportation provided to and from Marlins Ballpark. Bus will leave at 11 a.m. from Miami Lakes Optimist Clubhouse, 6411 N.W. 162 Street. Reservations available at toml.eventbrite.com.
Lunch Bunch, Western Social and Marlins baseball on tap for seniors in July
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T TOWN OF MIAMI LAKES NOTICE IS HEREWITH GIVEN that meetings of the Town Council of the Town of Miami Lakes, Florida, and its committees, have been scheduled for the following dates, times and locations.
Committee Budget Workshop Monday, July 8, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Special Call Meeting to discuss Suicide Awareness Event Monday, July 8, 8:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Elderly Affairs Committee Meeting Wednesday, July 10, 8:30 AM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Special Needs Advisory Board Meeting Wednesday, July 10, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Youth Activities Task Force Meeting Wednesday, July 10, 7:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Education Advisory Board Meeting Thursday, July 11, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Cultural Affairs Committee Meeting Thursday, July 11, 7:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Town Council Meeting Tuesday, July 16, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.
Workshop on Performance Evaluations Standards Wednesdy, July 17, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Mami Lakes, Fla. Veteran Affairs Committee Meeting Thursday, July 18, 6:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Neighborhood Improvement Committee Meeting Thursday, July 18, 7:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Public Safety Committee Meeting Tuesday, July 23, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Planning & Zoning Board Meeting Wednesday, July 24, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Committee Chair Quarterly Meeting Thursday, July 27, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. In accordance with the provisions of F.S. Section 286.0105, should any person seek to appeal any decision made by the Council with respect to any matter considered at these meetings, such person will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made; which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accomodation to particpate in the proceeds should call Town Hall at (305) 364-6100, no later than (2) days prior to the proceeding for assistance. Please be advised that two or more Councilmembers may be in attendance at the above events/meetings. This Notice dated June 28, 2019 at Miami Lakes, Fla. Gina IInguanzo, Town Clerk
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Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs that are available for the public during July: For Children and Families: Movies and Stories for Kids – Watch favorite movies with family and friends. Movies being shown this month are “Spider Man into the Spiderverse,” (PG); “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World” (PG); “The Lion King” (PG), “Captain Underpants” (PG) and “Cars (G). Events
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the intensity of the workout. Made possible by the Town of Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board on Mondays, July 8, 15, 22 and 29. Art Techniques: Galactic Art! – Create galactic Art presented by the Miami Children’s Museum. Made possible by the Town of Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board for ages 6-12 years at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 6. Out of This World Pizza – Learn to make a delicious pizza from scratch and then sample your creation. Participants will be given a copy of the recipe to take home. Space is limited so contact branch for registration information. For ages 8 years and up and made possible by the Town of Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 13. Out of the Box – Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing with a special performance of Out of the Box by the Miami Children’s Museum. Event made possible by the Town of Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 20. Celestial Stories with the South Florida Chamber Ensemble – From the Earth to the Moon - Did you know the famous Jules Verne novel was set to music in an opera by Jacques Offenbach? Enjoy the story and music followed by a costume making workshop to create an astronaut costume at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 20.
Kids Yoga – Kids Yoga with Jenny will help children build the foundation for a healthy lifestyle while having run. No experience necessary. Made possible by the Town of Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board. Bring a yoga mat or towel at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 27. For Teens: Teen Oasis – Try your hand at shooting small rockets, perler bead crafts and more.. For ages 8-18 at 4 p.m. on Tuesdays, July 9, 23 and 30. Retro Game Night - Play retro video games on the big screen or classic board games around the table. Suitable for ages 8-18 years at 4:30 p.m. on Mondays, July 8, 15, 22 and 29. For Adults: Purls of Wisdom – Learn basic knitting and stitching. Materials will be provided. Best for ages 18 and up at 2 p.m. on Tuesdays, July 9, 16, 23 and 30. Strum the Lute: Tai Chi for Beginners – Practice this ancient tradition and learn gentle movements to increase strength, flexibility and balance. Class is led by library staff. Best for ages 18 and up at 11 a.m. on Wednesdays, July 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31. Book Discussion Group Contact the branch at 305-8226520 for this month’s title. Meets at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16. Mario Diaz-Balart Outreach Table - A member of Congressman Mario Diaz-
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MIAMI LAKES MAYOR Manny Cid was the guest speaker at the 2019 Dan Marino Foundation Campus graduation ceremony at Miami Lakes Educational Center. The program provides post-secondary education for young adults with autism and other development disabilities. Cid said he had the pleasure of meeting Haley Moss (pictured here), who’s the first openly autistic female attorney in the state of Florida. “She’s an incredible inspiration to all,” Cid said.
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Main Street Players debut Men on Boats starting Friday, July 19 The Main Street Players located at 6766 Main Street presents the fourth show of its 2019 season, Men On Boats by Jaclyn Backhaus. Ten explorers. Four boats. One Grand Canyon. Men On Boats is the true(ish) history of an 1869 expedition when a one-armed captain and a crew of insane yet loyal volunteers set out to chart the course of the Colorado River. The show is directed by Danny Nieves, and the production manager is Patty Fernandez. The cast includes: John Wesley Powell is portrayed by Amy Lee Gonzalez, William Dunn is portrayed by Lorena Estevez, John Colton Sumner is portrayed by Laura Ricks, Old Shady is portrayed by Lucy Nunez, Bradley is portrayed by Krystal Millie Valdez, O.G. Howland and Tsauwiat is portrayed by Trittney Huzzie, Seneca Howland and The Bishop is portrayed by Erin Willbanks, Frank Goodman and Mr. Asa is portrayed by Therese Callison, Hall is portrayed by Natalie Batista and Hawkins is portrayed by Mariana Gonzalez. Men On Boats runs July 19 - August 11. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets
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The Town of Miami Lakes has scheduled the following classes and recreation activities during July:
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(All classes are free unless noted by [$]) Open Hang Nights (Themed Nights) Ages 11-17 Select Wed./Fri. 6:00 pm MLYC YMCA After School Care [$[ Ages 6-8th Grade 2:00 to 6:00 pm MLOP YMCA After School Care [$] Ages K-5th Grade 2:00 to 6:00 pm RACC
(Adult Programs) Zumba [$] 18+ Tues./Thurs. Open Play Dominoes Mon. to Fri. 18+ Painting 1 18+ Fridays Painting 2 18+ Fridays Painting 3 18+ Wednesdays Spanish Advanced Conversational 18+ Mon./Wed. Spanish Intermediate 18+ Tues./Thurs. Yoga 1 18+ Mon./Wed. Yoga 2 [$] 18+ Tues./Thurs.
6:30 pm RACC 6:30 pm RACC 9:30 am MCCC 12:30 pm MCCC 10:00 am RACC 6:00 pm MCCC 6:00 pm MCCC 7:45 am MCCC 7:45 am MCCC
(55+ Senior Programs) MCCC: Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Ave. RACC: Robert Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Ave. MLOP is Miami Lakes Optimist Park, 6411 N.W. 162 Street MLYC is Miami Lakes Youth Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive E. MLPW is Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue Shula’s GC is Shula’s Golf Club, 7601 Miami Lakes Drive
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Meetings Calendar
The Town of Miami Lakes, homeowners associations, professional and volunteer groups have scheduled meetings during July:
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Committee Budget Workshop July 8 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center Special Call Meeting to discuss Suicide Awareness Event July 8 8:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center Elderly Affairs Com. July 10 8:30 am M.L. Govt. Center Special Needs Advisory Board Meeting July 10 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center Youth Activities Task Force Meeting July 10 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center Education Adv. Board July 11 6:30 PM M.L. Govt. Center Cultural Affairs Com. July 11 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center Town Council Meeting July 16 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center Workshop on Performance Evaluations Standards July 17 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center Veteran Affairs Committee Meeting July 18 6:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center Neighborhood Improvement Committee July 18 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center Public Safety Committee July 23 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center Planning & Zoning Board Meeting July 24 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center Committee Chair Quarterly Meeting July 27 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center Homeowners Organizations Loch Lomond July 3 6:30 pm MLOP Loch Ness July 8 7:30 pm MCCC Silvercrest North July 9 7:00 pm MCCC Lake Cynthia July 10 7:30 pm MCCC Royal Palm Estates July 11 7:00 pm MCCC Windmill Gate July 11 7:00 pm MLOP Silvercrest South July 15 7:30 pm MCCC Loch Andrews July 15 7:00 pm MLOP Loch Isle July 15 7:00 pm MLOP Lake Glen Ellen July 16 7:30 pm MCCC Loch Lomond East July 17 7:00 pm MLOP Lake Carol July 17 7:00 pm MCCC Serenity Point July 17 7:00 pm MCCC Royal Oaks July 17 7:30 pm MCCC Regatta Point July 18 7:00 pm MCCC Gramercy Park July 18 7:00 pm MCCC Lake Elizabeth July 22 7:00 pm MCCC Lake Martha July 23 6:30 pm MCCC Loch Lomond West July 23 7:30 pm MCCC Villa Vizcaya July 24 7:30 pm MCCC Lake Sandra July 25 7:00 pm MCCC Anchorage July 25 7:30 pm MCCC Fountain Park July 29 7:30 pm MCCC Miami Lakes Clubs, Professional & Volunteer Groups M.L. Bridge Club Mondays 11:30 am MCCC MLCA Bridge Club Thursdays 11:00 am MCCC M.L. Quilting Club Tuesdays 11:15 am MCCC M.L. Kiwanis 2nd/4th Thurs. 6:30 pm Pamper.Chef M.L. Toastmasters 1st/3rd Tues. ML Educ. Center M.L. Lions Club 1st/3rd Tues, 7:00 pm Bev. Hills. MCCC: Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Ave. RACC: Robert Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Ave. MLOP is Miami Lakes Optimist Park, 6411 N.W. 162 Street MLYC is Miami Lakes Youth Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive E. MLPW is Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue
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Danny Price, head coach at Miami Dade College (MDC) Baseball, will not be returning to the Shark’s dugout according to athletic director Anthony Fiorenza. Price is rerouting his career as a head coach. He is the winningest coach in program history at Florida International University (FIU) boasting an overall record of 1086-597 in his 28 years at the helm with the Golden Panthers. Price has recorded 298-160, crowned Southern Conference champions four years 2013, 2014, 2017, 2019 and runner up in 2018. In 2000, he was named employee of the year and alumni of the year at Florida International University. He started his coaching career as a baseball and football coach at Miami Central Senior High School 1974. Eventually opportunity knocked on his door when his old FIU coach asked him to come on as a volunteer assistant coach in 1978. After a year and a half of being a volunteer coach at FIU, Price was promoted to the head coaching position. The program produced numerous players
DANNY PRICE who would go on to play pro baseball including World Series champion Mike Lowell. Price led FIU to eight NCAA Division I regionals, six of them coming in his last 11 years as head coach. “He pushes us because he expects a lot,” said Jason Grana, a pitcher on that year’s MDC Sharks team. When Price talks, his players listen. His résumé speaks for itself. He is one of the few collegiate baseball coaches to record
a thousand coaching victories. He was named Trans America Athletic Conference Coach of the Year in 1991, 1995 and 1998 while at FIU. He played an integral role in FIU going from a Division II school to a Division I school. At MDC, the winning has continued. The Sharks have been crowned Southern Conference Champions four times, finished as the 2014 National Junior College Athletic Association National Runners-Up and the 2010 Florida College System Athletic Association State Runner-Up. “I have enjoyed it here. I don’t know how to do anything else,” Price said. “If you ever want to receive anything, give something; it’s amazing.” Price will be working with some foundations in Florida and in the Dominican Republic. “Leaders Unlimited” a nonprofit organization that reaches out to sport teams from High schools, colleges and Universities with the opportunity to speak leadership development and life skills with all its athletes.
FIU track/field stars Rains, Cutliff are All-Americans Gabrielle Rains earned Second-Team All-American honors in her first appearance at the NCAA Outdoor Championships taking 13th in the discus in Austin, Texas while Clarissa Cutliff’s decorated career as an FIU Panther came to a conclusion in the high jump. Rains, a junior, threw 54.43m in the discus, the second best mark of her career. In qualifying for nationals, Rains threw her personal best of 56.90m at the NCAA East Preliminaries. The second-team honors cap a season that began with injury for Rains rendering her unable to compete the entire indoor season. Meanwhile, Cutliff earned All-American Honorable Mention honors placing 21st in the high jump with a mark of 1.70m. Competing in her seventh NCAA Championships Cutliff completed a career that saw her set the FIU school record in the high jump at 1.85m while advancing to the indoor and outdoor championships in 2017, 2018 and 2019. She finishes one of the most decorated careers in FIU history winning six Conference USA High Jump titles in addition to her AllAmerican accolades.\
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STU’S Jorge Perez named Regional Coach of the Year St. Thomas University (STU) head baseball coach Jorge Perez has been named as a 2019 ABCA/Diamond NAIA Region-al Coach of the Year for the third time in his career following the Bobcats’ second consecutive Avista NAIA World Series run. Perez, who is also STU’s athletic director, guided the Bobcats to the program’s seventh World Series appearance, third-in-five seasons, and to its second National Runner-Up finish in school history (2015). St. Thomas finished the 2019 season with a 49-15 record and ranked number two in the final NAIA Coaches' Poll of the season. Perez earned his 400th career win at STU following a 14-2 victory over No. 1 Southeastern in April. The victory placed Perez as the second member of the 400-win club and is second all-time in victories at St. Thomas University
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Jose Marti MAST ranked eighth best in Miami-Dade Recently the News and World Report ranked Jose Marti MAST (JMMAST) as the eighth best high school in Miami-Dade County among traditional and charter schools. The school has also been ranked 12th amongst all Florida
FIU star pitcher Logan Allen still rewarded for an outstanding year
Florida International University pitcher Logan Allen’s stellar 2019 season is still being rewarded as the Panther ace was selected to the 2019 ABCA/ Rawlings NCAA Divis-ion I Central All-Region Second Team by the members of the American Baseball Coaches Association. Allen, who has already been named to the All-CUSA First Team and invited to the USA Baseball National Team Camp this summer, built on his freshman All-American campaign in 2018 by leading all of C-USA with 120 Ks in 84 innings pitched for a 12.86 Ks-per-9 innings ratio to place in the top 15 in the nation in that category. His pitching prowess was on display when the Deltona, Florida native went 32.2 innings without surrendering an earned run to start league play.
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Football is back at Florida Memorial University (FMU). Athletic director Ernest T. Jones, president Jaffus Hardick and the board of trustees announced the rebirth of football during a recent news conference where former Miami Dolphins legendary players Larry Little, an NFL Hall of Famer, and Nat Moore were on hand to lend their support. Since accepting his new role at the university, Jones has been rallying for the return of football after a 61-year Hiatus. The Lions will play their first game in 2020 at the Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex in Miami Gardens and compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics as a member of the Sun Conference. “I would like to thank the Board of Trustees, president Hardrick, and the city of Miami Gardens community for their help and support,” said Jones. “It's a new day and FMU will become the global university academically and athletically that others will want to mirror.” Jones put together an elaborate presentation that included a partnership with Miami Gar-
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dens that will not only increase revenue and enrollment at the university but also create a family amongst the students and the city in which they reside. The rebirth of the football program is part of Hardick’s vision to fully integrate the university into the greater community and expand educational and economic opportunities in South Florida. “We are elated about the impact the football program will have on FMU’s enrollment and student engagement,” said Hardick, who was flanked by Miami Gardens Mayor Oliver Gilbert III and Sun Conference Commissioner Dustin Wilke. “It will also galvanize our alumni and community and elevate our university on a national scale.” The last football game played by the Lions was a 14-8 win over Albany State in 1958. The university, then called Florida Normal and Industrial Institute, competed in the Southeastern Athletic Conference. From 1945-58 the team finished with an all-time record of 41 wins, 25 loses and six ties with a break in the 1949 season. The school will name a head coach sometime this year.
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JetStream Federal Credit Union once again partnered with the Center for Financial Training (CFT) and Miami Dade College (MDC) for the annual Future Bankers’ Camp Program. The program provides a hands-on experience for high school students interested in careers in the financial industry. It is a two-week educational track at MDC and a two-week internship at a financial institution. After successful completion of the program, the students FUTURE BANKERSʼ CAMP students are pictured with receive the ABA Bank Teller and JetStream Federal Credit Union’s Vanessa Miranda and Customer Service Rep Cristal Lopez. Certificates followed by a graduation ceremony. Those who graduate earn summer school credits and can apply for dual enrollment credits toward an associate degree in financial services. JetStream’s AVP of Human Resources Vanessa Miranda said, “This internship program Established in 1973 offers students real life work SUSANA PRIETO, Director experience at a credit union BALLET • POINTE • HIP-HOP while helping promote financial literacy for them and their fami• Graded Levels in Ballet Program • Performance Opportunities lies.”
Quintanilla twins sign up to play soccer at St. Thomas Robert Quintanilla and his twin sister Arianna Quintanilla are taking their soccer talents to St. Thomas University. Robert Quintanilla, a goalkeeper, and Arianna Quintanilla, an outside midfielder, have signed to play men’s and women’s soccer for the Bobcats this fall. Both Quintanilla twins are
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Rhythmic Gymnastics Show at Shula’s A.C. THE MIAMI LAKER
The 2019 Rhythmic Gymnastics Summer Show was held on June 21 at Shula’s Athletic Club located at 15150 Bull Run Road. It was a great night as many friends and family attended the event.
MDC aviation students awarded Saul and Lois Eig Watson grants
Miami Dade College (MDC) Foundation and the acclaimed Eig-Watson School of Aviation at MDC awarded five students with the prestigious Saul and Lois Eig Watson Scholarship to support their dream of becoming an airline and commercial pilot. The 2019 scholarship recipients include Jose Manuel Garcia, Yassel Garcia Herrera, Jonathan Sergio Ibarra, Andres Laluz and David F. Zambrano joining the group of more than 230 aspiring airline and com- SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS were Jose Manuel Garcia, mercial pilots who have Yassel Garcia Herrera, Jonathan Sergio Ibarra, Andres Laluz received the Saul and Lois Eig and David Zambrano. Watson Scholarship since it was established at MDC in 1988. “This is honestly the only way I can put my career forward to give back to the community as a certified flight instructor. I recently got my commercial license and thanks to the generosity of the Eig Watson family, I’m able to continue my training,” said Zambrano. “I’m proud to be a student at MDC which is the biggest gateway for aviation in the region.” The scholarship recipients were honored at a recent MDC Foundation event with the donors and guest speaker MDC alumnus Jose Muñoz, a past scholarship recipient who today is a successful pilot at United Airlines. “Without this scholarship, there’s a good chance that I wouldn’t be here right now with the job I have and pursuing the career I’ve dreamed of,” Muñoz added. “I think I speak on behalf of all of us who received the scholarship back then and have since been successful, it’s all because of the Eig Watson fami-
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St. Thomas University (STU) was recently awarded a $3 million unrestricted gift from the Frank E. Murphy Foundation to be used to further new initiatives at the college. “We are extremely grateful to receive this transformational gift,” said STU president David A. Armstrong “An unrestricted gift of this magnitude is an opportunity to move our university forward, accelerate our momentum and fuel our progress. The impact of this gift reaches across the university touching countless lives.” During the first ten months of Armstrong’s presidency, the university launched a football and marching band program, began construction on the Gus Machado School of Business and started an Ethical Leadership Program. Frank E. Murphy, CEO of University Housing Solutions (UHS), is a proponent of supporting education for those of all ages. He began his profes-
DAVID A. ARMSTRONG sional career as a high school teacher and later founded UHS in 2007. UHS is one of the premier developers of college and university residential facilities in the United States. “We believe in president Armstrong and his ability to take STU into its next chapter of growth,” said Murphy. “We are very proud to support him, the faculty, staff and most importantly the students of STU.”
Local schools win in Lead4Change
Miami Lakes K-8 Center, (MLK-8) Mater Academy Middle and Hialeah Gardens Middle were among 29 middle and high schools nationwide that were selected as winners of the Lead4Change Challenge Program. The program guides students through lessons to develop a service project that addresses a need to their community while teaching valuable skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, communication and collaboration. The local schools were each awarded $500 charitable grants for their outstanding works in the classroom, extra curricular activities and community service. MLK-8 was recognized for its Helping Hand, Open Hearts team project; Mater Academy for its FBLA 2019 team which won national recognition, and Hialeah Gardens Middle for its DFYIT Club’s “121 Peer Counselors Changing Lives” project.
Two Mater Academy girls finalists in Project CSGIRLS
Mater Academy Middle School students Lorena Pita and Sara Pedraja were named finalists for the 2019 Project CSGIRLS Competition for middle school girls. With the assistance of their adviser Michael Mitrani, the girls created their projects that represent innovative, creative and impactful applications of technology for social good. The two students are the only finalists from the state of Florida, and they are invited to the Project CSGIRLS National
Gala in Washington D.C., where they will announce the National Winners. Founded during the summer of 2013, Project CSGIRLS is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to closing the gender gap in computing and technology. The organization’s unique idea of a technology and computer science competition for middle school girls stemmed from the fact that a large chunk of learning and development occurs during the critical middle school period.
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Spanish Lake Elementary holds graduation and awards ceremony With cheers and tears, 244 Spanish Lake Elementary (SLE) fifth graders passed on to middle school during two promotion exercises on May 30 and June 1 at Lawton Chiles Middle
School. A catered lunch and glowthemed dance and entertainment was held in the SLE auditorium following the graduation ceremonies. It was bitter sweet
DANIEL CARABALLO receives the 2019 William Castro Apple Award from Mr. and Mrs. William Castro and SLE principal Jacqueline Arias Gonzalez.
LAURA HERNANDEZ receives the 2019 William Castro Apple Award from Mr. and Mrs. William Castro joined by SLE principal Jacqueline Arias Gonzalez and assistant principal Kathy Bustamante.
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as awards were presented and many of the students were together for the last time. Families and students reflected on words of encouragement, fifth grade quarter awards, special area and annual awards, American Legion Award and the coveted William Castro Apple Award. Two students who have impacted students and teachers are selected to receive the Castro award which was established to honor the memory of fifth grader William Luis Castro who lost his life in a car accident due to a careless driver on I-95 three years ago. Students chosen must display some of William’s amazing qualities – kindness, determination, friendliness, perseverance, cooperation, strong morals and strong ethics. The award has special meaning – the apple stands for the apple William so often shared with his teachers after lunch out of his giving spirit. The rainbow on the award stands for a bright rainbow students saw during a walk in 2016 to honor William’s birthday. The two fifth graders receiving the 2019 award from William’s parents were Daniel Caraballo and Laura Hernandez. They truly represent “It’s nice to be important, but it’s more important to be nice.”
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Since 2013, Miami Dade College’s (MDC) School of Justice has offered the Advanced Teen Driving Safety Program to help prevent teen accidents. The next session will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, at MDC’s North Campus. The Teen Driving Safety Program is a two-part program to learn advanced driving skills and techniques to avoid accidents and dangerous driving situations. In addition to class-
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room instruction, practical training will include braking technique, evasive maneuver and skid control. Participants may qualify for a discount on car insurance. Cost is $150 per student and all participants must have a valid driver’s license. The program will be held at the MDC North Campus Driving Range, 11380 N.W. 27 Avenue. For more information, call 305-237-1476 or email nac@mdc.edu.
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Miami Lakes Area Houses of Worship Elevate Church
6250 Miami Lakes Dr. East www.GoElevateChurch.com Sunday Worship.... 9, 11 & 1 PM Youth Fridays......................7 PM
M.L. Congregational Church
6701 Miami Lakeway South Telephone 305-822-4313 Adult Sunday School........... 9 AM Children’s Sun. School..10:30 AM Worship.........................10:30 AM
Sunrise Presbyterian Church
18400 N.W. 68 Avenue Telephone: 305-821-5841 Worship...........................10:00 AM Servicio en Español,,,,,,,,11:30 AM
The Church of the Epiphany
15650 Miami Lakeway North Telephone: 305-558-3961 www.episcopalmiamilakes.com Sunday Eucharist............10:30 AM Children’s Sun. School...10:15 AM Adult Bible Study.............11:00 AM Misa en Español...............9:00 AM Escuela Dominical..........12:15 PM
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
8201 N.W. 186 Street Telephone: 305-829-0049 Spanish service.................9:00 AM English service................12:30 PM Tuesday Spanish).............7:00 PM Wednesday (English).......7:00 PM Palm Vista Community Church
Meeting at Miami Lakes Middle School Auditorium 6425 Miami Lakeway North Telephone: 305-822-6999 Worship Service....................10:30 AM
Temple Tifereth Jacob 5901 N.W. 151 Street Telephone: 305-557-2651 Call for Service Schedule
Iglesia Biblica Cristiana Español Servcios
6250 Miami Lakes Drive East Telephone: 305-557-1959 Sunday Service.................4:00 PM Wednesday Youth.............7:30 PM
Iglesia El Nuevo Comienzo
6701 Miami Lakeway South Services in Spanish Sunday service...............12:30 PM Thursday service..............8:00 PM
St. Andrews Lutheran Church
575 West 68 Street Telephone: 305-821-3622 Sunday service (English)...9:00 AM Sunday service (Spanish)10:30 AM Bible School......................11:00 AM
Voice for Jesus Church 4824 N.W. 167 Street
Telephone: 305-625-3787 Sunday service.................10:00 AM Youth Thursday..................7:00 PM Friday Prayer Service........7:00 PM
New Dawn Church/ Iglesia Nuevo Amanecer 17200 N.W. 87 Avenue Spanish service............9:15 AM English sevice.............11:00 AM
Hialeah Church of Christ
Shula’s Hotel (Davis Cup Room) 6842 Main Street, Miami Lakes Telephone: 305-558-1060 Sunday Bible Study.............9:30 AM Sunday Worship Service.10:30 AM Sunday Evening Service...6:00 PM Wednesday Bible Study.....7:30 PM
Fulfilled Life Church
Country Club Middle School 18305 N.W. 75 Place Telephone: 786-378-2356 Sunday Service (Eng.).....10:30 AM
Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church
15801 N.W. 67 Avenue Telephone: 305-558-2302 Saturday Vigil Mass............5:00 PM Sunday services in English ...........9:30, 11:00 AM and 5:30 PM Sunday services in Spanish: ...........8:00 AM, 12:45 and 7:00 PM Daily services......7:00 and 8:30 AM Confessions: Saturdays.....3:30 PM
Mother of Our Redeemer Catholic Church
8445 N.W. 186 Street Telephone: 305-829-6141 Daily services (Spanish).....8:30 AM Saturday (English)..............5:30 PM Saturday (Spanish)............7:00 PM Sundays (English).....8 & 10:30 AM Sundays (Spanish) ................9 AM, 12:30 and 7:00 PM
North Palm Baptist Church
7801 N.W. 178 Street Telephone: 305-558-2032 Sunday Bible Study............9:15 AM Sunday Worship...............10:30 AM Wednesday sevice.............7:00 PM
M.L. United Methodist Church
14800 N.W. 67 Avenue Telephone: 305-821-7274 Worship service.................10:00 AM Contemporary service.......11:30 AM (Child care and youth Sunday School during both services)
New Testament Baptist Church
6601 N.W. 167 Street Telephone: 305-558-4930 Sunday English service.......11:15 AM Sunday Spanish service.....10:30 AM Sunday School.....................10:00 AM Sunday School (Spanish)...11:30 AM Wednesday Children’s Ministry......................6:45 PM Wednesday Bible study........7:00 PM Wednesday Youth Group.....7:00 PM
Christ the Saviour Orthodox Cathedral
16601 N.W. 77 Court Telephone: 305-822-0437 www.OrthodoxMiami.org Saturday Vespers...............6:00 PM Sunday Liturgy..................10:00 AM
Palm Springs United Methodist Church
5700 W. 12 Avenue Telephone: 305-821-3232 Worship service................10:45 AM
(Editor’s Note: All information provided by individiual houses of worship. Confirm service times by telephone.)
MLEC’s Harbinger editors sign off and turn over to new editors By Valeria Bula and Sabine Joseph Special to The Miami Laker Four years. That is the actual, chronological, time that we spend in high school. But it is so much more than time spent and – paradoxically – it somehow feels both like a lifetime and over in the blink of an eye. Now that it’s over, we want to say a few last things as the editors of The Harbinger. It was a tumultuous year: for us personally, for our #PinkRoom staff and the community and world. The news was not always good. Politics is as ugly as ever. There were heart breaking stories of tragedy and dysfunction. There was also a lot to celebrate. We published eight issues, including one that was distributed to each and every student, teacher and faculty member on the first day of school. The staff works hard to sell ad space, our only source of revenue. Our online readership continues to grow, reaching readers around the world. Our social media presence remains strong. Our school was named the best magnet school in the country. Why? Because a group of almost entirely working-class, black and brown kids – many of us first generation Americans that had to translate our Miami Lakes Educational Center applications to our parents – met a team of teachers that taught us,
believed in us and pushed us to succeed. The Harbinger was a labor of love. We poured our heart and soul into writing, reporting, photographing and editing. We stressed over deadlines, maybe even squabbled a bit. And we did it, one issue at a time, we covered big news stories and fun features. We wrote about prom fashion and political upheaval. We interviewed experts. We connected with journalists, attorneys, doctors, scientists and professionals. We made an impact. Neither one of us is sure that we will pursue journalism as a career, but what we gained from The Harbinger, from the Pink Room, made us better. To our staff, we believe in
you. When you’re juggling articles and assignments, essays, projects and math homework, believe us – you’ll survive. We are proud of the work we’ve done in our newsroom and we know that we built on the legacy of all the staffers that came before us (shout out to our Pink Room Family!), we are leaving that legacy in your hands. To our teacher, Neyda Borges, thank you. There is simply not enough space to how you have helped us, taught us, inspired us. We love you! To our readers, followers and alumni, thank you for your support. Thank you for reading and sharing our work, for encouraging us, for answering our emails and requests for interviews. Please stay in touch.
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M. Lakes United Methodist Church hosts Social Media forum on July 13
Miami Lakes United Methodist Church (MLUMC) located at 14800 Ludlam Road, will host “Social Media and Our Kids: Prevent, Prepare, Protect and Pursue” starting at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 13. In a press release, the church said “Our kids and community now extend further than before. This allows us to connect with each other better and faster, but that also means we can hurt each other more and faster than ever before.” Approximately 15 percent of U.S. high school students report that they’ve been bullied online in the past year, according to the CDC. A Pew Research Center survey found that the number could be even higher at 59 percent according to Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez, CNN. MLUMC is on a mission to change lives and build community. So the church invited Armando Sotero Jr. who was born and raised in the Hialeah/Miami Lakes area and served over 26 years in law enforcement, to share with parents and teens the tools they can use to navigate online bullying, predators and comparison/ depression. Due to his extensive work in community relations, including both juvenile and family programs, he has agreed to speak on this timely topic that is of interest to the community. Understanding the connected world of kids and teens can be challenging for parents because adults don’t communicate online in the same way and are not necessarily using the same social media. Even more challenging is the reality that there’s always something new coming around the corner. The purpose of this workshop is to help the community better understand how the kids are using social networking and to provide attendees with tips and tools that can used to help minimize negative experiences and maximize the positive opportunities that social media has to offer. The forum is free. Registration is required. Visit www.hopemlumc.com/socialmedia-our-kids/ to register. Or call 305-821-7274 for more information.
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3 bed/2 bath single family home with marble floors throughout main house and tile in the rest. New roof w/permits upgraded bathrooms, recently painted interior, nice kitchen. Property is fenced. Side-by-side washer/dryer. No HOA. Includes 2 bed/1 bath apartment w/kitchen, living room & patio. Excellent location near shops, restaurants, public transportation, major highways. $330,000. A10689249.
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3 bed/2.5 bath townhouse w/1-car garage and spacious backard in Nautica community. New A/C, hurricane panels, outdoor utility room, updated kitchen, oversized master, his/hers closets. W/D upstairs. Neighborhood is gated and well protected. Great amenities incl. gym, pool meeting space and much more. $327,500. A10679853.
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Great Miami Lakes Eagle Nest gem. Corner home, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Nicely remodeled. Maid/guest/in-law suite, 3 nice sized bedrooms, spacious master bedroom. Plenty of storage and closet space. Accordion shutters over all windoes. Spacious kitchen overlooking family room. Backyard is private. Property is close to all Miami Lakes has to offer. REDUCED. $525,000. A10579897.
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Desirable location minutes from Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. Property sits on oversized lot (almost 12K sq. ft.). Needs renovation. Possibilities are endless. Ample space to build a pool, add square footage. Concrete roof and septic tank replaced in early 2000. A/C unit is around 6-years old. $600,000. A10686678.
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Elegant, mostly remodeled home w/hgh celings. Fireplace in living room, impact windows all around. Large porcelain tiles on first floor, stairs and 2nd floor carpeted. 2 bedrooms on first floor, 3 on 2nd floor w/large loft. Modern kitchen plus breakfast area and family room. Gated community, 24-hour security. Large pool, tennis courts, more. $395,000. A10523423.
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