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JANUARY 19, 2018

Odalis Soto is Teacher of the Year at Miami Lakes Education Center. (See story on Page 11)

Town launches SPIN Bike-Sharing on Jan. 20

Town of Miami Lakes will officially kick off its new partnership with the SPIN BikeSharing Company at the Neighborhood Improvement Committee’s (NIC) 2018’s first Community Bike Ride at 9 a.m. on Saturday, January 20, starting at Miami Lakes Picnic Park East - Youth Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive East.

On this FREE SPIN Day, community bike ride attendees will get the chance to take free SPIN bike rides, as well as take advantage of special promotions for future rides. NIC will debut

a new Community Bike 5.5mile family-friendly route beginning at the Youth Center location.

The SPIN bikes are orangecolored bikes equipped with onboard GPS unit and cellular modems allowing an operation on a station-less bicycle sharing system using a mobile app for reservations. Since the bikes are station-less, they can be parked anywhere within the Town at designated landscape/furniture zones on sidewalks.

For information and reservations, visit www.spin.pm.

Mayor Cid stresses need for committed candidates while speaking at Chamber lunch

Popular Jazz Concert in the Park scheduled for Saturday, January 27

By David L. Snelling The Miami Laker staff This year, the Miami Lakes Town Council and residents will make perhaps the biggest decisions for the town’s future, choosing a new town manager and a field of candidates to fill four council seats.

But Mayor Manny Cid is hoping they share the same vision as most constituents in an effort to enhance their quality of living.

Cid said a unified council and Town Manager Alex Rey’s legislative abilities to accomplish the goals and objectives for Miami Lakes’ Strategic and Master plans in 2017 should serve as a model for the future.

Rey is retiring in 2019 following a 30-plus-year government MAYOR MANNY CID spoke career to take advantage of the at Miami Lakes Chamber of DROP program, and the town Commerce January meeting. has begun the search for his should live in Miami Lakes and replacement.

A committee of residents will share the same experience as select a group of candidates for residents like traffic, parks and the mayor and council members eating in the town’s restauto consider for the job, but Cid rants,” Cid said, who was the said he’s not voting for someone guest speaker at the Miami who’s not already a resident or Lakes Chamber of Commerce not willing to move to Miami January membership luncheon, THE FREE JAZZ CONCERT in the Park begins at 6 p.m. at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West. where he highlighted the town’s Bring blankets, picnic baskets, friends and family for an evening of relaxing music.

Lakes.

(See story on featured artist Jackson Bunn on Page 8.)

“The next town manager (Please see Page 2)

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(Continued from Page 1) priorities for 2018. “That person should have a vested interest in Miami Lakes. That individual should share our vision and live through it as well.�

With four council seats up for grabs in August and November, Cid cautioned residents to vote for candidates with the best interest of the town instead of engaging in politics.

Marilyn Ruano, who Cid appointed to replace former council member Tony Lama until the county’s August election, is running to retain her seat, while Joshua Dieguez, Carlos O. Alvarez, Jeffrey Rodriguez and former council member Robert Meador are running for three open seats due to term limits in November.

Cid praised Ruano for making a fast transition from a community activist to council member.

Mitigating the traffic congestion is among Miami Lakes’ top priorities for 2018.

The town will experience more mobility for N.W. 59 Avenue and N.W. 79 Court after the Miami-Dade Transportation Planning Organization’s governing board approved $2 mil-

lion for the project, which includes new sidewalks, safe pedestrian crossings, bike lanes, pedestrian scaled lighting, and accessible pedestrian signals along N.W. 59 Avenue between N.W. 154 and 176 streets.

In addition, Miami-Dade Expressway Authority (MDX) decided to include $1.5 million for the N.W. 87 Avenue extension to I-75 and the Gratigny Expressway in its transportation improvement plans.

Cid said the ground breaking for the project should begin sometime this year.

Another traffic enhancement project, adding a lane near the Windmill Gate community on N.W. 67 Avenue to connect to the Palmetto Expressway, should reduce traffic gridlock by 50 percent.

The mayor said solutions are in place to improve mobility throughout the town but funding is a major road block.

Councilmember Nelson Rodriguez, who organized the first Traffic Summit with FDOT and county officials, said he was surprised when he discovered the agencies hardly spoke to each other over the traffic con-

ditions. “It was shocking how they don’t talk to each other,�

Rodriguez said at the Chamber event. “But we are pushing and pushing it through. Let’s see how it works.�

For a lighter solution for traffic relief, Miami Lakes has partnered with SPIN, a bicyclesharing company that operates a station-less system, which residents use a mobile app for reservations, and launched Freebee, a golf cart-like mini bus to transport residents around town.

Cid said Miami Lakes is focusing on completing the master plan for Miami Lakes Optimist Park in an effort to win back residents, who use the parks and recreation facilities in Doral, Weston and Pembroke Pines.

The town initially proposed borrowing the money but many residents shot down the idea.

While the town is seeking other options, Cid indicated it’s a do or die issue since the competition is stealing “our kids away.� “These are our competitors and if we don’t develop the park we will be left far behind,� Cid said. “We must bring back our kids. It’s now or never.�

Goleman senior Gabriel Hernandez receives $1,500 JetStream Credit Union grant JetStream Federal Credit Union, headquartered in Miami Lakes, awarded a $1,500 scholarship to Gabriel Hernandez, a senior at Barbara Goleman High School.

As a Juntos Avanzamos credit union, JetStream partnered with Coopera to identify a local Hispanic high school senior who was a deserving scholarship recipient.

Students that participate in the Finance Academy at Barbara Goleman were asked to submit essays that described why they should be considered for the grant. Certain pre-requisites had to be met including grade point average, considering a career in business, and community involvement.

Various essays were submit-

ted, but Hernandez’s definitely stood out. He is a scholar athlete. He plays football and soccer, for which he serves as team captain. A member of the National Honor Society, he maintains a weighted GPA of 4.8. He also finds time to volunteer in the community with over 200 hours of community service including tutoring for immigrant students.

His goal is to become an accountant/financial advisor. “At JetStream Federal, we feel the need to help the professionals of tomorrow by providing them with the tools they need today to build a better future,� said Vanessa Miranda, manager of HR and Community Outreach.

BARBARA GOLEMAN SENIOR Gabriel Hernandez receives his JetStream Federal scholarship from (left) CEO Jeanne Kucey, and Vanessa Miranda, HR and Community Outreach manager.

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Clark Gable Slept Here opens on February 2 THE MIAMI LAKER

In February, The Main Street Players will present “Clark Gable Slept Here,” the second show of the 2017-2018 season.

This dark comedy by local playwright Michael McKeever, is two steps short of a farce. The fast-paced play is a peek behind the curtain of life in the

Hollywood fast lane.

The show takes place in a suite at the classic hotel Chateau Marmont on the night of the Golden Globe Awards.

What transpires is a bleak, tragic and unapologetically hilarious look at what the movers and shakers of Tinsel Town are will-

Mayor Manny Cid issues endorsement for resident Eleane Sosa-Bruzon, a Miami-Dade County Court Judge Group 33 candidate

ing and able to do in order to keep and preserve their secrets and the status quo of the Hollywood mystique and lifestyle. The show is directed

by John Ferry, with Dennis Lyzniak as the production manager.

The cast includes Jarrod “Hilly” Hilliard (Clint Archambault), Morgan Wright (Sandi

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Stock), Gage Holland (Chris D’Angelo), Travis (Roderick Randle), and Estella (Marcela Paguaga).

“Clark Gable Slept Here” runs February 2 through February 25, with shows on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. The play will take place at Main Street Playhouse on 6766 Main Street.

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Tickets are $30 for adults and $25 for students, seniors and military personnel. Theatre League members $20 with I.D. at the door only. Tickets may be purchased in advance at www.mainstreetplayers.com, or at the box office 60 minutes prior to showtime. For more information contact Patty Fernandez at 786-344-7551.

CLARK GABLE SLEPT HERE cast from left to right are: Roderick Randle (Travis), Marcella Paguaga (Estella), Clint Archambault (Hilly), Sandi Stock (Morgan) and Chris Dʼangelo Photo credit to Dennis Lyzniak.

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By Kayleen Padron The Miami Laker staff Located behind the Marathon gas station at 6189 Miami Lakes Drive in the Lake Katharine Shopping Center, a small gem lies in place of what used to be a former Farm Stores.

NQC is not the typical fast food place. Instead of dishing out day-old fries or an unhealthy burger, NQC serves up gourmet Cuban comfort food with healthy options as well as locally crafted beer.

Mylo Gonzalez, owner and long-time Miami Lakes resident, was born into the restaurant business. With a retired chef as a mom, and even corunning El Pimiento with his family back in 2014, Gonzalez had years of experience. Not to mention many ideas that included some sort of quick-service that would have wholesome food and modern twists on traditional meals any South Floridian would recognize.

The name NQC is an acronym with many definitions. At first,

Gonzalez and his wife decided on NQC to stand for “Natural Quality Cooking”, but after a comment from one of his regulars about his wife’s disdain for cooking, a light bulb went off, and thus “No Quiero Cocinar,” which means “I don’t want to cook” in Spanish, was born.

Another denotation was later added as well.

“With inspiration from the customer base here in Miami Lakes, I said you know what?

I’m going to do some sort of comfort food, and I’m going to attach a healthy menu as well, and call it NQC, Not Quite Cuban.” Gonzalez said.

Some of the mouth-watering items on the menu include a selection of “comfort bowls” complete with options of beef tenderloin mixed in with sweet plantains. Lunch isn’t the only grub they serve, breakfast burritos and an omelette with all the fixin’s are available for early birds as well. Talks about supper are also in the works.

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Gonzalez said.

Outside of the small cooking area, a small dock was built in what used to be a patch of trees and grass. Ornate with patio lights and vibrant colors, the dock is reserved for small, special events.

“This used to be a dead space and I like to do hidden gems, but this place needed a lot of work. It was all trees and stuff,” Gonzalez explained. “We’re going to do a monthly food and beer tasting. We also have wedding books, and we have our first coming in February. They wanted something cool and different, and that’s what we have.

We close the drive-through and put a platform so people can dance. It’s really nice and cozy.”

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Main Street Players search for local playwrights

The Main Street Players (MSP) is hosting a 2018 New Play Competition for local playwrights. MSP wants to bring new plays to the local theatre community through this competition, and the winning play will be workshopped, produced and presented as part of the 2019 season.

Submissions should follow these guidelines: Around 4-7 characters, a Unit Set or limited set requirements

and a running time of approximately 90-120 minutes. There are no restrictions on genre and running time could be negotiated if necessary.

To submit a play, contact MSP Artistic Director Robert Coppel via e-mail at artistdirector@mainstreetplayers.com or mail a copy to 6766 Main Street, Miami Lakes, FL 33014.

The deadline to submit is February 28.

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Movement Mortgage opens branch in Miami Lakes Town Center

By Kayleen Padron The Miami Laker staff In the middle of the 2008 economic crisis, ex-NFL player Casey Crawford and co-founder Toby Harris dreamt of creating a mortgage company that would center its ideals around God, family and community.

Since its creation, Movement Mortgage has set up shop in 48 states and continues to grow and expand, passing Chase mortgage as the seventh largest purchase lender in the nation and the third largest growing company in The U.S. The company now has over 4,500 employees and holds several offices in Florida, with one of them residing in the Town of Miami Lakes.

The new branch is located in Town Center at 15100 N.W. 67 Avenue Suite 403, in the Promenade Building.

Orly Garcia, the branch’s market leader, remembers when the office first opened with no desks, chairs or even co-workers. Garcia sat in a corner of his office with nothing but an iPad and ham sandwich. He now runs the largest territory in Florida with operations from Daytona to The Keys.

“I’m Cuban, and you need to know Miami to work in Miami.

I chose Miami Lakes because it was easier for me, and also for our customers and borrowers to get to and from. You can access us from South Miami or Broward. It’s a central location,

I grew up close by and used to come to Main Street all the time as a kid,” He reminisced. “It’s an easy sell for me, because it’s a beautiful location and we walk over to Main Street and have lunch. I had to be in Miami Lakes.”

In addition to becoming a fast-growing company, Movement Mortgage focuses on the needs of the commonwealth.

Almost 45 percent of their company is owned by the Movement Foundation – a cause created to give 45 cents from every dollar made to communities in need. They’ve built farms in Uganda so villagers can sustain themselves, another mission just recently came back from Haiti, and a group is expected to visit Puerto Rico in March.

“So every quarter we do something, and we also have the foundation where every month we give away $10,000 to an organization of our liking. It’s all about the culture. We are obviously in a business, but it’s about family, God and how we operate,” he says.

Besides their communal involvement and brief history, Movement Management is also technology driven – with rapidly changing new ways to help make loans easier for their customers. Their user-friendly app can be used to connect borrowers to local lenders and even help find quotes that match their budget.

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“We’re like the Google of mortgages. Our headquarters is very sleek and innovative, and our technology is up there.

Crawford wants to invest back in technology. We invest in our loan officers, community and realtors. That’s the difference between us and everybody else, and that’s why we’re the fastest growing lenders,” he says.

With interest rates at an all time low and houses being cheaper than they were almost eight years ago, Garcia had some advice for prospective homeowners looking to buy in 2018.

“Try to get into that home sooner rather than later. It’s all MOVEMENT MORTGAGE Miami Lakes staff includes (from about job stability when looking left) branch manager Yousif Mohamed, market leader Orly for a home. We have a lot of Garcia, and loan officer assistant Diana M. Medina. programs that cater to first-time homeowners. Always try to Do you have a family member or friend that needs keep your credit clean and do daily activities, exercises, socialization and care? your due diligence.”

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Miami Lakes marks Black History Month with Florida Memorial Gospel Choir concert on Feb. 10 Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee will host a concert on Saturday, February 10, in honor of Black History Month featuring the Florida Memorial Gospel Choir.

The free concert will be at 8 p.m. at Miami Lakes United Methodist Church, 14800 N.W. 67 Avenue (Ludlam Road.)

Florida Memorial’s history

and traditions reach back to 1879; their accomplishments have made them the only historically black university in southern Florida.

The Gospel Choir is led by Melvin White, who also serves as the Interim Chairperson for the Visual and Performing Arts, and director of Vocal Studies and the Ambassador Chorale for

the University.

For more information about the Cultural Affairs Committee and their events or for sponsorship information, visit www. miamilakes-fl.gov/cac, or contact Leisure Services manager Kristina Labossiere at labossierek@miamilakesfl.gov, or 305-698-9308.

Final call for sponsors and vendors to participate in Family Health and Wellness Fair scheduled on Feb. 10

Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee has issued a last call for health and wellness vendors and sponsors to sign up for the Town’s 4th annual Family Health and Wellness Fair scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 10, at the Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue.

Last year’s Fair drew over 500 attendees to the completely sold out exhibition. More than 60 local businesses and organizations educated attendees on

preventive healthcare, sound health practices, and local access to these services.

Health and fitness related agencies, organizations, businesses and providers are invited to have an exhibit, distribute literature, provide health screenings, and acquaint the public with their services.

Registration forms must be submitted by Tuesday, January 30. Space is limited. To download a registration form, visit www.miamilakes-fl.gov/eac.

Miami Lakes and its Economic Development Committee are co-hosting the Town’s first Food and Wine Festival scheduled from 5 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, March 3, at the Miami Lakes Optimist Clubhouse and Park.

The event will feature fine food, wine, and specialty beer, provided by local restaurants and establishments. Guests will have an opportunity to network, sample culinary delights, and a wide selection of wines. Food and wine classes along with

demonstrations will also be held during the event.

All proceeds from event tickets, donations, and sales will go towards charity and benefit the Miami Lakes Town Foundation 501(c)(3).

For more information on tickets and event sponsorships, contact Food and Wine Festival event coordinator Lynn Matos at lynnmatos@miamilakesfoodandwinefestival.com, or at 305-790-7952.

The Town of Miami Lakes is teaming up with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary to offer boating safely classes that are taught by experienced instructors who are committed to the highest standards of the one of the nation’s five military services.

The courses will be held from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, January 20, at the Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue, and Saturday, February 24 at Mary Collins Community Center,

15151 N.W. 82 Avenue.

The cost is $25 per person and includes a free guide.

The classes cover water safely topics including know your boat, navigating the waterway, operating your vessel safely, boating emergencies and what to do, and enjoying water sports with your boat.

To register or for more information, contact Joanne Carbana at 305-205-7211 or via email at joanna_carbana@yahoo.com.

Town’s first Food and Wine Festival set for March 3 at Optimist Park Clubhouse

Senior Games softball match set for January 31 at Optimist Park

Softball will launch the 12th annual Town of Miami Lakes Senior Games hosted by the Elderly Affairs Committee with a match scheduled at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 31, at Miami Lakes Optimist Park, 6411 N.W. 162 Street.

Future games in the 2018 schedule include Track & Field events on February 24, a Canasta tournament on March 16, a Duplicate Bridge tournament on April 16, and a Basketball Shooting competition on August 25.

Senior Games participants will receive a snazzy t-shirt and medals will be awarded to winners in each age division for male and female groups.

Future game times and locations will be available by visiting www.miamilakes-fl.gov/calendar.

For more information, contact Nathalie Garcia at garcian @miamilakes-fl.gov, or 305364-6100, ext. 1166.

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From ‘Boss Baby’ to ‘Wonder Woman,’ Movies in the Park sure to delight

Team up with a suit-wearing, briefcase-carrying Boss Baby and his 7-year-old brother, Tim, to stop the dastardly plot of the CEO of Pupy Co.!

Miami Lakes’ Youth Activities Task Force and sponsor Bella Mar Real Estate Group invite residents and families to enjoy DreamWorks animated hit “Boss Baby” featuring an all-star cast including Alec Baldwin, Jimmy Kimmel, Lisa Kudrow, and more.

The Movies in the Park showing is free and is set for 7:30 p.m. on Friday, January 19, at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. Don’t forget to bring blankets and chairs and grab a bite to eat at the food trucks.

The next presentation in the Movies in the Park series will be “Wonder Woman” with another all-star cast including Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Robin Wright, and more.

When a pilot crashes and tells of conflict in the outside world, Diana, an Amazonian warrior in training, leaves home to fight a war, discovering her full powers and true destiny. The feature will be shown at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, February 2, at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West.

The series continues at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, February 23, with a presentation of “Trolls.”

For more information about the Youth Activities Task Force and its events, visit www.miamilakes-fl.gov/yatf.

Home Improvement Expo featured during Jan. 20 Super Saturday at the Park Miami Lakes Neighborhood Improvement Committee (NIC) will present its 1st Annual Home Improvement Expo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 20, at the Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue, as part of Super Saturday at the Park.

Attendees can turn their home from a fixer-upper to a dream home by taking the opportunity to check out numerous home improvement related businesses and organizations that will be exhibiting, distributing literature, and providing information about their services.

Other events scheduled for Super Saturday at the Park include: • NIC’s Community Bike

Ride with SPIN Bike Sharing Program on the new 5.5 mile family-friendly route starting at Miami Lakes Picnic Park East Youth Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive East. Registration opens at 9 a.m.

• Farmer’s Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West.

• Yoga in the Park, free from 9 to 10 a.m., provided by 305 Yoga Studio.

• Boot Camp, provided by Fit Like Me Miami, from 9 to 10 a.m., first class is free, $5 per class following.

For more information, contact Communications and Economic Development Specialist Charisma Glassman at glassmanc@miamilakes-fl.gov.

Senior Citizens’ field trip to Zoo Miami scheduled on February 6

Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee offers free field trips for Miami Lakes residents 55 years and above. The next field trip is to Zoo Miami on Tuesday, February 6.

Transportation will be provided from Miami Lakes Optimist Park Clubhouse, 6411 N.W. 162 Street. The bus will depart at 10 a.m.

Zoo Miami is the largest and oldest zoological garden in Florida and the only sub-tropical zoo in the continental United States. The unique South Florida climate allows the display of a wide variety of ani-

mals from Asia, Australia, and Africa, representing a broad mix of species that is unlike any other zoo in the country.

Guests can enjoy an air-conditioned monorail system with an aerial view that loops around the zoo’s premises, and can also enjoy a wide selection of dining and retail options throughout the zoo.

Space is limited and reservations are required by contacting Nathalie Garcia at garcian@ miamilakes-fl.gov, or by calling 305-364-6100, ext. 1166.

Reservations remain open until all seats are filled.

TOWN OF MIAMI LAKES NOTICE IS HEREWITH GIVEN that meetings of the Town Council of the Town of Miami Lakes, Florida, and its committees, have been scheduled for the following dates, times and locations:

Veterans Committee Meeting Thursday, January 18, 6:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Neighborhood Improvement Committee Meeting Thursday, January 18, 7:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Planning & Zoning Board Meeting Tuesday, January 23, 6:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Public Safety Committee Meeting Tuesday, January 23, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.

Cultural Affairs Committee Meeting Thursday, February 1, 7:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. In accordance with the provisions of F. S. Section 286.0105, should any person seek to appeal any decision made by the Council with respect to any matter considered at these meetings, such person will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made; which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommodation to participate in the proceedings should call Town Hall at (305) 364-6100, no later than (2) days prior to the proceeding for assistance.

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

This Notice dated January 12, 2018 at Miami Lakes, Fl. Gina Inguanzo, Town Clerk

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JANUARY 19, 2018 THE MIAMI LAKER

By Carole Slonin Special to The Miami Laker Current Spanish Lake Elementary music teacher and

JACKSON BUNN

former Bob Graham Education Center music teacher, Jackson Bunn, will be the featured performer for the second year in a row with his band at Jazz in the Park on Saturday, January 27.

The event starts at 6 p.m. and will be held at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue.

Bunn was born in WinstonSalem, North Carolina on November 27, 1962. He began learning songs from movies, TV and radio on the piano at age six. He studied piano and viola throughout high school in the Chicago area and graduated from Illinois State University.

In 1994, Bunn spent a year in Los Angeles performing with several bands, and recorded with a prominent blues artist in the historic A&M records in Hollywood. He also had the privilege of hanging out with his long-time friend and mentor, Russell Ferrante, Grammy-win-

ning keyboardist and composer of the jazz supergroup Yellowjackets.

After a short stint in Los Angeles, Bunn's family moved to Miami where he recorded his original jazz project, The Jackson Bunn Group Chosen Path. They performed at nightclubs and festivals throughout South Florida including Fort Lauderdale's Sunday Jazz Brunch, City of Hollywood Art Circle Park, and he even opened for Bela Fleck at Sunfest West Palm Beach in 1998.

He performed at the 2002 Atlanta Jazz Festival and opened for legendary drummer, Roy Haynes. In early 2003, Bunn joined the popular South Florida top 40 band, Pangea.

They performed at weddings, corporate functions and nightclubs for the past 14 years.

Having recently parted ways amicably with Pangea, Bunn is excited to announce that he will be performing with South Florida’s premier horn band The Brass Evolution.

Bunn has also been a MiamiDade Public Schools music educator since 2003. He has taught elementary and middle school keyboard, orchestra, chorus, bucket drumming and guitar. He has four children, and he and his wife Ana are longtime residents of Miami Lakes.

Bunn’s Chosen Path, and holiday jazz CD are available at www.cdbaby.com/jacksonbunn.

Nelson Rodriguez marks 30 years as a firefighter for the City of Coral Gables Miami Lakes Vice Mayor Nelson Rodriguez recently celebrated his 30th year as a Coral Gables firefighter. “I truly cannot have done it without the support of my family, especially my wife, Lisa, who has been there through the whole journey,� Rodriguez said.

Rodriguez said he is planning to retire in 2021 and spend more time with family; he and his wife, Lisa Rodriguez, have

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Bob Graham Edu. Center Civics students donate books to Camillus House

BOB GRAHAM EDUCATION CENTER Civic Engagement Academy (CEA) students conducted a book drive to benefit Camillus House. After visiting with Camillus House leaders in November, the students organized the book drive to donate to the Camillus House library. Students collected over 2,000 books and over the Christmas holidays, students and parents spent the day at Camillus House sorting, organizing and placing the books in the library.

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Preview of Town Council agenda The Miami Lakes Town Council was expected to discuss and vote on an agenda full of ordinances, resolutions and new business items during its January 16 regular meeting.

• Council members were expected to give their final approval for an ordinance to amend the site plan review procedures and creating architectural review standards.

The new ordinance addresses an active development cycle that brought to light concerns over quality design and compatibility of development.

• Lawmakers were expected to give their final approval for an ordinance to create the Town’s own franchise agreement with Florida Power and Light for 30 years. The town is expected to receive about $1.2. million a year during the duration of the agreement.

• Council members were expected to give their final approval for an ordinance to amend the town’s code for a special election.

The new measure addresses any vacancies on the town council that need to be filled during a special election, and the qualifying period should start on the first Monday after the Town Council schedules the special election.

According to state law, the notice of a special election to fill a vacancy on the Town Council should be published two times, at least 10 days prior to the first day set for qualifying to run for political office.

• Council members, on first reading, were expected to approve an ordinance to address a new state law that allows com-

munications equipment to be installed in the town’s rights-ofway.

In light of the new law, the town imposed a six month moratorium to thoroughly review the bill, evaluate its implication and prepare an ordinance that ensures the town’s code complies with state statutes.

• Lawmakers, on first reading, were expected to approve an ordinance amending the town’s current budget to shift funds over legal fees, beautification projects, parks improvements and Hurricane Irma-related expenses.

• Council members were expected to authorize the town manager to renew the interlocal agreement with Miami-Dade County Film office to permit for the use of town property and services.

• Council members also were expected to authorize the town manager to execute a work order with Kimley-Horn and Associates to update the town’s stormwater master plan in an amount not to exceed $60,344.

• Lawmakers were expected to authorize the town manager to execute a contract with Hartzell Construction to replace windows and doors at the Mary Collins Community Center in an amount not to exceed $56,000.

• Council members were expected to approve a waiver of the competitive solicitation process and authorize the town manager to execute a contract with La Perla Contractors for construction of an enclosure to house the Government Center’s emergency generator in an amount not to exceed $210,000.

• Under new business, council members were expected to discuss a proposal by Councilmembers Nelson Rodriguez and Ceaser Mestre to allow council members with a concealed weapon permit to carry a handgun on the dais, along with a separate request by Rodriguez to install metal detectors at Miami Lakes Town Hall.

Also, council members were expected to discuss Mayor Manny Cid’s proposal to direct town staff to calculate how much revenues are derived from Miami Lakes hotels through the county’s Tourist and Convention Development Taxes.

The county has been collecting the tax but Miami Lakes has never realized its share of the revenues.

Rodriguez is proposing a resolution to convert the overpass to a bridge park over I-75 at Miami Lakes Drive, which would allow the expansion of the Town’s trails and green space master plan.

Miami Dade College girl’s volleyball head coach Origene “Kiko” Benoit was named 2017 American Volleyball Coaches

Association (AVCA) Coach of the Year, Benoit, who graduated from American High School, led the Lady Sharks to their second consecutive NJCAA Volleyball National Championships, finishing the season undefeated with a 34-0 overall record.

The Lady Sharks shut out CSI 3-0 (25-13, 25-21, and 2518) to win the 2017 National Championship, and their tenth national title.

Benoit, who has been the team’s head coach for 12 seasons, was named Southern Conference Coach of the Year ten times and State Coach of the Year eight times.

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By Devin Dubon Special to The Miami Laker Odalis Soto is an artist, but her work is not limited to canvas, digital design or sculpture.

In fact, her classroom is her largest mosaic. Her passion for her career as well as the wellbeing for “her kids” has granted her the honor of Teacher of the Year at Miami Lakes Educational Center.

Students walk into her classroom and become immediately immersed in living, breathing art, in bright vibrant colors or even in muted pastels or ink blots and advertising campaigns. There is a sense of orderly chaos. Everywhere there are students drawing, either by hand or using drawing software. Tables are covered in

Correction: Father Murphy overlooked in recent article

In the article commemorating the 50th anniversary of Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church, which appeared in the January 5 issue, one of the prominent religious leaders was inadvertently overlooked.

Father James Murphy served as the church pastor and played a very influential role in the Miami Lakes community for 15 years prior to his death.

The Town of Miami Lakes renamed a section of Miami Lakeway North in his honor.

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ODALIS SOTO all types of paint or pencils, and the walls are wallpapered with her students’ work.

Soto teaches Digital Art, AP Studio Art and serves as the Communications Academy leader at MLEC. Before joining the MLEC family in 2004, she taught graphic design at Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High School and before that she worked at Warner Brothers.

Throughout her long career, she has always dedicated herself to inspiring her students to realize their potential.

“I always put my students first,” Soto expressed.“ “Their

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wellbeing and assurance of knowing that I have expectations that they are successful in my classroom so they can leave and graduate with a sense of achievement, but also knowing that they have abilities, skills, and talents in life.”

To Soto, her students are “her kids,” not just students. She does not just teach them how to master Photoshop and Illustrator, she does not only teach them about public relations and advertising or mass marketing and audience analytics. Odalis Soto teaches her kids to “be professional” and to believe in themselves while proving to them that she believes in their ability to succeed.

She has left her mark on countless students, but she has permanently left a mark on Miami Lakes Educational Center. In 2011 she and her students created a mosaic, the vivid colored tiles were broken, smoothed and later painstakingly rearranged to create the Jaguar, the school’s mascot, under the school’s name.

Reminding us all that we, like this beautiful art piece, are a mosaic.

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Meetings Calendar

The Town of Miami Lakes, homeowners associations, professional and volunteer groups have scheduled meetings during January:

Town of Miami Lakes

Veterans Com. Meeting Jan. 18 6:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center Neighborhood Improvement Com. Meeting Jan. 18 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center Planning & Zoning Board Jan. 23 6:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center Public Safety Committee Meeting Jan. 23 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center Cultural Affairs Com. Feb.1 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center Homeowners Organizations Serenity Point January 17 7:00 pm MCCC Royal Oaks January 17 7:30 pm MCCC Regatta Pointe January 18 7:00 pm MCCC Gramercy Park January 18 7:00 pm MCCC Lake Elizabeth January 22 7:00 pm MCCC Lake Martha January 23 6:30 pm MCCC Loch Lomond West January 23 7:30 pm MCCC Villa Vizcaya January 24 7:30 pm MCCC Anchorage January 25 7:00 pm MCCC Lake Sandra January 25 7:30 pm MCCC Fountain Park January 29 7:30 pm MCCC Miami Lakes Clubs, Professional & Volunteer Groups M.L. Garden Club Mon. Jan. 22 7:00 pm MCCC 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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Citizenship classes on January 20, 27 at Palm Springs North Branch Library The Hispanic Unity of Florida is offering Realize Your Dream: Citizenship Classes to help qualified individuals prepare for the U.S. citizenship test.

The classes are scheduled for Saturdays, January 20 and January 27, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Palm Springs North Library branch, 17601 N.W. 78

Avenue, Suite 111.

Participants will learn about citizenship eligibility requirements, U.S. history and government, learn interview tips and more.

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Classes and Recreation Calendar

The Town of Miami Lakes has scheduled the following classes and recreation activities during January.

(Youth Programs)

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Ballet 1 Ages 5-7 Ballet 2 Ages 7-9 Ballet 3 Ages 9-11 Ballet 4 Ages 11-16

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4:30 pm MLPW Martial Arts Tots Ages 6-8 Mon./Wed. 4:30 pm MCCC Martial Arts Beginners Ages 7-9 Mon.Wed. 5:30 pm MCCC Martial Arts Intermediate Ages 8-10 Tues./Thurs.

4:30 pm MCCC Martial Arts Advanced Ages 11-16 Tues./Thurs.

5:30 pm MCCC Open Hang Nights (Themed Nights) Ages 11-17 Select Wed./Fri. 6:00 pm MLYC YMCA After School Care [$] Ages K-8th Grade 2:00 to 6:00 pm RACC YMCA After School Care [$] Ages K-8th Grade 2:00 to 6:00 pm MLYC Guitar & Violin [$] Ages 7-12 Wednesdays 4:30 pm MLOP Archery Ages 7-15 Fridays 4:30 pm MLOP Code Explorers [$] Ages 4-5 Mondays 5:00 pm MLOP Code Explorers [$] Ages 6-9 Mondays 6:00 pm MLOP Code Explorers [$] Ages 10-13 Mondays 7:00 pm MLOP Code Explorers for Homeschoolers [$] Ages 6-13 Tuesdays 10 and 11 am MLOP

(Adult Programs) Boot Camp by Fit Like Me Miami [$] T/Th 18+ Boot Camp by Fit Like Me Miami [$] S 18+ Open Play Dominoes Mon. to Fri. 18+ Line Dancing 18+ Tues./Thurs.

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.

Yoga in the Park 18+ Saturdays

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(55+ Senior Programs) Arts & Crafts Mon. (Ages 55+) 12 noon MCCC Computers (English) T/Th (Ages 55+) 9 & 11:15 am MCCC Computers (Spanish) M/W (Ages 55+) 9 & 11:00 am MCCC Knitting/Crocheting T/Th (Ages 55+) 1:00 pm MCCC Sewing T/Th (Ages 55+) 1:30 pm MCCC Tai Chi Mon.-Th. (Ages 55+) 9:00 am MCCC 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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Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs that are available for the public during January: For Children and Families: Science in the City – Enjoy hands-on lessons infused with experiments to spark interest in STEM. Each new lesson builds upon the previous lesson. For ages 8-18 years old. Space is limited so contact branch to register. Meets at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 27.

Homeschool Science Class – Children learn how to create different science projects. Space is limited. Contact branch to register. Scheduled at noon on Wednesday, January 17. iLUMA (inter-generational literacy using music and art) is an arts integration program that combines music, literature, YOUNG PATRONS of Miami Lakes Branch Library dissected world culture and art with readkidneys and learned about their function during the January 6 ing comprehension, memory session of STEM Saturdays hosted by FIU undergraduate and listening skills. Program is open to children from VPK to and medical students.

5th grade and seniors looking to improve their memory skills.

Presented by the South Florida Chamber Ensemble at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 31.

Library Lego Club – Imagination is key as participants build and create with LEGO. All ages are welcome at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January

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Movies and Stories for Kids – Favorite movies for family and friends. Call the branch for movie listings. Event presented

by Town of Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board at 3 p.m. on Wednesdays, January 17 and 31.

Talking is Teaching. Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers en dos idiomas – Bilingual stories, songs and activities for toddlers.

Best for ages 18 months to 3 years old. Space is limited.

Scheduled at 11 a.m. on Thursdays, January 18 and 25.

For Teens: Dungeons and Dragons Club - Play this fantasy role playing game and create your own adventure. For ages 13 and up at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, January 29.

P2PU Presents Learning Circles – A study group designed for people who would like to take online courses while interacting with fellow learners.

Featured course: “The Rise of Superheroes and Their Impact on Pop Culture.” To register, visit https://learningcircles. p2pu.org/en/signup/miamilakes-library-411/register.

Meets at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, January 30.

Teen Club – Play video games, watch anime, draw, play Dungeons & Dragons, or discuss books, at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, January 23 and 30.

For Adults: Meditation Classes – Join in for meditation derived from Raja Yoga, a discipline that helps develop inner calm, clear thinking and personal well being. Scheduled for 11 a.m. on Fridays, January 19 and 26.

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

Mario Diaz-Balart Outreach Table – A member of Congressman Mario DiazBalart’s staff will be available to discuss federal issues and address any concerns a constituent may have with a federal agency from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 24.

Miami Lakes Branch Library is located at 6699 Windmill Gate Road and is open Monday and Tuesday from noon to 8 p.m., and Wednesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The branch is closed on Sundays. For more information, call 305-822-6520.

Town community volunteers add to Christmas cheer for families

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ON DECEMBER 19, the Town of Miami Lakes, in collaboration with community leaders, sponsors and volunteers, coordinated a surprise visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus to six public schools and fulfilled Santaʼs wish list for a group of deserving students and their families.

Pictured (from left) Councilmember Luis Collazo, volunteer Emily Garcia, Giving Gatorsʼ Daylin Garcia, sponsors Gisela and Jeffrey Rodriguez, NuWorld Title sponsor Denis Brenes, Mayor Manny Cid, volunteer Pilar Fernandez as Mrs. Claus, Barbara Goleman student Ermys Mir, MVP Town volunteer Tony Fernandez as Santa, Goleman principal Joaquin Hernandez, MDCPS Region administrative director Reva Bangates, Markwell Florida sponsor Marco Gutierrez, Goleman assistant principal Robert Inza, and MDFR Battalion Chief Abel Fernandez.

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By Raquel Edmundson Special to The Miami Laker While most students were enjoying some much needed down-time during their

Christmas vacation, the varsity basketball team at Monsignor Edward Pace High worked hard to continue their training with participation in various games

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and tournaments.

Known as the “Runnin’ Spartans”, the Pace team hosted 14 other teams at home in the Dade County vs. Florida Shootout on December 21 and 22.

There were five games held each day as teams from Dade County faced off against other teams from across the state including Naples, Orlando, Port St. Lucie, Broward County and Martin County.

The Spartans won both of their games with a 78-71 victory over Somerset Academy Central Miramar and a 79-58 win against St. John Neumann.

Following Christmas, the team traveled to Palatka from December 27-29 to play in the Jarvis Williams Holiday Tournament where Pace finished in third place after beating University Christian 78-75.

Spartan sophomore, Marcus Frazier was named to the AllTournament Team after averaging over 20 points per game for the event and had 29 points in the third place game.

During the last weekend before classes resumed, the team participated in the North Broward Preps’s Holiday Tournament from January 4 through the 6 playing against local teams like Coral Reef High School. The Spartans (107, 2-1) returned home to defeat Mater Lakes Academy and are set to face Lemon Bay and Edison this week to improve their district record.

Miami Lakes Soccer Club’s U15 girls team wins their division in Orange Classic

THE MIAMI LAKES United Soccer Clubʼs U15 girlʼs team won their division during the 21st Orange Classic International Girls Soccer Tournament. The event, formally called the Junior Orange Bowl Soccer Tournament, featured teams from the U.S. and Canada, competing against each other to showcase their skills and earn college scholarships to play soccer. In addition to the wide spread representation of teams, the Orange Classic attracts over 125 college coaches from Division I, II, III, NAIA and junior college schools.

Our Lady of the Lakes girl’s basketball team wins Catholic Conference title

OUR LADY OF THE LAKES varsity girlʼs basketball team recently won back-to-back All Catholic Conference 2A Championships, capping off the best two seasons in school history. Touched by the spirit of competition, the student-athletesʼ parents, teachers and the schoolʼs alumni were their biggest cheerleaders during the season. “Thank you to all the parents, students, teachers, alumni and all others who were in attendance at the games for their support,” said the school administrators and coaches.

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The Miami Lakes Optimist Club recently concluded its Fall 2017 Flag Football season.

Over 300 children participated in the league this season, receiving trophies at the league's closing ceremony event at Royal Oaks Park.

Congratulations to the 6U age division champion Buccaneers, 8U division champion Vikings, 10U division champion Dolphins, 12U division

champion Dolphins, and 14U division champion Seahawks.

The season was made possible in part by league sponsors including 1st Financial Inc., Accounting to Scale; AV Home Solutions; Bachiller Iron Works; Boss Burger & Brew; Citi Financial; FADE Fresh Barbershop; Garrido USA; Global Management Services; Hush Anesthetic; Innovated Apparel; International

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Hardwoods; Marin Logistics Transportation; MIA Towing & Recovery; MiaCucina; Miami Lakes Sports Shop; Mind Fuel School; MOP Auto Parts; Pan Del Cielo Bakery; Physicians Group of South Florida; Precision Tuning; Simply Backflows; Stratwell Real Estate; Sunshield Awnings; Vigilante Associates; Xtreme Aviation; Calil Architects; Cash Money Records; and Guy Brickman Insurance.

Many of these businesses are based in Miami Lakes and their sponsorship exemplifies a strong commitment to the community and the Town's youth sports programs.

The Optimist Club’s Flag Football program is a youth flag football league for kids ages 514 with games on Saturday mornings at Royal Oaks Park.

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12U DIVISION CHAMPS THE DOLPHINS

14U DIVISION CHAMPS THE SEAHAWKS

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Bob Graham Education Center’s (BGEC) two top teachers for 2017-18 are Lusila Garcia, who was named Teacher of the Year, and Tabitha Stanley Williams, who was named Rookie Teacher of the Year.

Garcia is a fourth- and fifthgrade teacher of the gifted program at BGEC. She graduated from FIU in 1995 with a B.S. in Elementary Education and began her teaching career at Poinciana Park Elementary in Liberty City. She taught there for eight years, and in 2004 she joined the BGEC family.

She is the oldest of three siblings. Her parents immigrated from the Dominican Republic in 1969 looking for a better life.

In their mind the means to that end, was an education. From an

early age, they instilled the importance and the value of an education. The purpose of that was not just to be financially independent and successful, but to be able to make a positive impact in society. One by one, all of her siblings graduated college and went on to be contributing members of society and enriched their parent’s legacy. This became the basis of her educational philosophy.

This was one of the two reasons she became a teacher. She believes in the power behind an educated person and the decisions they make that can influence generations.

The second reason she became a teacher was because she wanted to make a difference in the life of a child.

When Garcia started teaching

over 20 years ago, she went into a second grade classroom armed with the latest educational trends and all the good intentions her small frame could hold. No child left behind, not on her watch.

As the year progressed, she discovered that her children needed a hug just as desperately as they needed to learn their vocabulary. Her students needed to know they mattered just as badly as they needed to learn their multiplication facts.

Over the years, Garcia has come to realize that what her students learned was just as important as how she made them feel while learning.

BGEC’s Rookie Teacher of the Year is an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) teacher.

Williams said she is happy to

By Raquel Edmundson Special to The Miami Laker Prior to the holiday break, the students of Monsignor Edward Pace High School’s Mission Club held a holiday party to prepare special stocking stuffers for children of families in need at Christmas. The annual event held at Pace was sponsored by Stephen Pelzer, a

class of 2012 Pace alumnus and his family.

It was 15 years ago when Pelzer, at just 8 years old, was filling Christmas food baskets with his family and realized something was missing, candy for the children’s stockings.

Following a trip to the store with his mother, Pelzer was able to add candy into each of the

baskets that year and a tradition was born.

Since then, it is estimated that Pelzer has given 3,000 candy stocking stuffer bags to various groups in the South Florida community.

As a freshman at Pace in 2009, Pelzer decided to bring his annual tradition to his classmates in the Mission Club, and

LUSILA GARCIA have been chosen to be a part of the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) team.

Before becoming a classroom teacher, Williams was a paraprofessional in the ESE department. She enjoyed learning different teaching techniques and strategies that she now applies

TABITHA WILLIAMS in her own classroom.

Williams feels a special connection and bond with each one of her students because no two students are the same. She is also considering going back to school to obtain a specialist degree.

this holiday season marked the ninth year in which students have participated. The group filled 180 bags of candy which were later distributed by the Pelzer Family to the Broward House, a homeless shelter and transitional residence in Fort Lauderdale as well as a halfway

house in the area.

In the words of Pelzer, “Santa Claus is what you do, not who you are,” and the students at Monsignor Edward Pace High School hope to help him bring in holiday cheer and sweet treats to children for many more years to come.

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Dade Christian School sets Lilian Gonzalez named Teacher of the Homecoming starting Jan. 29 Year at Lawton Chiles Middle School Celebrations did not end at the holiday season at Dade Christian School. Homecoming, a significant part of the school’s traditions, will be commemorated starting Monday, January 29.

Although the school’s first graduating class was in 1967, Homecoming traditions didn’t start until the mid 70s.

Students enjoy a whole week of dressing-down with a daily change in theme. This year, students will be able to dress up as their favorite Internet memes, along with a tacky tourist day and a day dedicated to dressing as a continent their grade was assigned to.

“They absolutely love it and look forward to it every year,” Marketing director Rene Gonzalez said.

The exciting events of the week end with a basketball game along with carnival-like game booths and bounce houses at night. Alumni are invited to the game with their own VIP tent and food spread. All grades even gather at the gym for their pep rally, where all students wear their game-ready homecoming shirts.

Parents are also part of the fun. Not only do they help in their child’s elaborate dressdown day costumes, but they also hold a hallway decorating competition. Moms and dads are also invited to join the pep rally alongside students and staff.

Of course, homecoming would not be complete without its king and queen. Homecom-

ing court and announcements are voted on during weekends leading up to the main event.

The Alumni of the Year is also elected, and winners are announced on game day.

A basketball all-star from seasons is Brock Stephenson, class of 2016, who now plays for University of Central Florida. Basketball isn’t Dade Christian’s only forte; other alumni that have continued their passion through college are Paul McIntosh, class of ’16 who now plays baseball for University of West Virginia and Ivan Arenas, another ’16 grad who plays soccer for Barry University.

They’ve also been successful in Volleyball, winning the 2016 FCAA Volleyball State champions.

“It is definitely about the game, but more than that, It’s about school spirit and being proud of the family we are and the mission our school practices.” Gonzalez said.

Senior students are in charge of the whole ordeal, Coming up with the different themes and creating events that are planned in advance to have every grade involved. Middle schoolers and upperclassmen have the final decision as to which day hosts which theme.

The basketball game will take place at the school’s gymnasium at 6:30 p.m. with games and booths starting at 4:30 p.m. on February 2. For more information, visit www.dadechristian.org/homecoming.

By The Miami Laker staff Just before she earned her Bachelor’s degree at Florida International University, Lilian Gonzalez discovered her true calling while working alongside her trusted adviser as an intern – teaching art.

“I had the opportunity to intern at Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary under the guidance of one of the best art educators in the county, Mabel Morales,” Gonzalez said. “My mentor was inspiring and made me realize that art is a very important part of a child’s development. I was my mentor’s last intern and she now is my visual arts district supervisor.”

Gonzalez has inspired her students through art and her colleagues painted her with a creative brush, awarding her Lawton Charles Middle School Teacher of the Year for 20172018.

Gonzalez said she was elated when she learned about the honor and thanked her students and faculty staff for sharing her vision of making art a part of her students’ lives.

“I am very excited and happy to be able to facilitate an outlet of creativity, collaboration, critical thinking and communication for my students,” she said.

“My goal is for my students to be able to experience different mediums and creative avenues and that they find the artistic path they truly enjoy the most.”

Gonzalez has been teaching at Lawton Chiles Middle School for two years but left her mark at Eugenia B. Thomas K8 Center where she taught art for 10 years.

Besides sponsoring Art Club activities, Gonzalez is also involved in assisting in improving her school’s academics programs for students.

She has been part of various committees that worked to organize and plan for the school’s improvement, and she’s a part of the leadership team that led the special areas

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Gonzalez treats each school year as getting the best out of her students.

“Together with cooperation of all, it will be another great artistic year,” she said.

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Mater Academy students take home VEX trophies

Three students at Mater Academy won the regional VEX Robotics challenge at Jose De Diego Middle School and advanced to the Florida State Championships.

The Lionbots took first place in the regional STEM project, skills and excellence awards.

At the state competition, the Lionbots will be competing

against their counterparts from top STEM schools, bringing STEM skills to life by tasking teams of pupils with designing and building a robot to play against other teams in a gamebased engineering challenge.

The event also tested the students’ skills in teamwork, leadership and communications.

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Mistique Hernandez named ML Middle Rookie of Year

By Kayleen Padron The Miami Laker staff Sixth- and seventh-grade Social Studies teacher, Mistique Hernandez, has been named Rookie Teacher of the Year at Miami Lakes Middle School.

Hernandez earned her Associates degree at Miami-Dade College and finished her studies at Florida International University, acquiring her Bachelors and Masters degree.

She started her profession at South Florida Autism Charter three years ago. Since then, she has transferred over to Miami Lakes Middle.

“It feels nice to know that my colleagues support me and commend me for all of the time and hard work I put in on a daily basis,” said Hernandez.

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ber, Hernandez always wanted to be a teacher, she even dressed as one for career day in elementary school.

“I remember being 7 years old and going to my grandmother’s house just to teach her English.

I used to assign her alphabet homework,” Hernandez said.

Hernandez’s main focus in her career are her students. By connecting with them and being understanding in any type of situation, Hernandez takes her time in learning her student’s interests to engage them in learning.

“In my teaching philosophy, I believe that if students feel safe and accepted they become excited to learn,” Hernandez explained. “I also like to say ‘connecting with the student’.”

By Raquel Edmundson Special to The Miami Laker As the first academic semester came to an end, the students from Monsignor Edward Pace High School's Law Studies Academy experienced a real look at the judicial system as they were assigned with presenting mock trials for their final project. The students brought the courtroom to the Pace campus as they worked on a fictional assault and battery case of State v. Randall.

In this assignment, the class was divided into teams where one was the prosecution and the other team played the role of the defense. Other students played the role of the case characters, the jury or the trial audience.

In the weeks leading up to the mock trials, students worked closely with teacher John M. Rodriguez to refine their opening statements, direct examination, cross examination and closing arguments. As the students prepped, they received feedback that would be taken into account as they pieced it all together in the final trials.

These mock trials were conducted as if the students were in a real courtroom. Students were also encouraged to dress professionally and conduct themselves like real trial lawyers.

Lead teacher Rodriguez brings a highly experienced background to the Pace students after serving as a law enforcement officer and sergeant for eight years. He then left law enforcement to become a practicing attorney, where he worked for 25 years. Throughout his legal career, he tried hundreds of cases and served as Assistant State Attorney and Chief MISTIQUE HERNANDEZ was named Rookie Teacher of the Prosecutor of the Traffic Year at Miami Lakes Middle School.

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The Academy for Law is a concentrated track of courses offered at Pace to help students explore their interest in lawrelated careers. The program l hoo offers Criminal Justice Operr Sc e t f A e ation courses, with a goal to aid Car students in providing insights on careers within the legal system such as attorneys, paralegals and law enforcement.

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6250 Miami Lakes Dr. East www.GoElevateChurch.com Sunday Worship..............9, 11 & 1 PM Youth: Fridays..............................7 PM

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

Sunrise Presbyterian Church

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

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M.L. Congregational Church

6701 Miami Lakeway South Telephone: 305-822-4313 Adult Sunday School...................9 AM Children’s Sunday School.....10:30 AM Worship.................................10:30 AM

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

The Church of the Epiphany

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

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

8201 N.W. 186 Street Telephone: 305-829-0049 Spanish service.............................9 AM English service.......................12:30 PM Tuesday (Spanish).........................7 PM Wednesday (English)....................7 PM

Palm Vista Community Church

Meeting at Miami Lakes Middle 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 Servicios

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

Iglesia El Nuevo Comienzo

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

Faith Is The Victory Fellowship

Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church

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

Mother of Our Redeemer Catholic Church

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

North Palm Baptist Church

7801 N.W. 178 Street Telephone: 305-558-2032 www.NorthpalmBaptist.org Sunday Bible Study.................9:15 AM Sunday Worship....................10:30 AM Wednesday Service..................7:00 PM

M.L. United Methodist Church

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New Testament Baptist Church The Gathering Place

6601 N.W. 167 Street Telephone: 305-558-4930 Sunday Service..........................11 AM Bible Study ............................9:45 AM Wednesday Bible Study...........7:00 PM Wednesday Youth Group.........7:00 PM

Orthodox Cathedral of Christ The Saviour

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

16601 N.W. 77 Court Telephone: 305-822-0437 Home of The Orthodox Book Center Sat. Vespers.................................6 PM Sun. Matins............................8:40 AM Sun. Liturgy...............................10 AM Sunday School & Inquirer Classes

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5700 W. 12 Avenue Telephone: 305-821-3232 Worship Service...................10:45 AM

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Palm Springs United Methodist Church Voice for Jesus

Cobb Miami Lakes Theatre #11 Telephone 305-558-1060 6711 Main Street (Temporary meeting location) 305-818-0565 Shula’s Hotel (Davis Cup Room) Sunday service......................10:00 AM 6842 Main Street, Miami Lakes Sunday Bible Study.................9:30 AM Youth service.........................10:00 AM Sunday Worship Service.......10:30 AM Children services...................10:45 AM (Nursery provided) Sunday Evening Service..........6:00 PM Wednesday Bible Study...........7:30 PM (Editor’s Note: All information provided by individual houses of worship.

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For Sale – 13920 Lake Candlewood Court, Miami Lakes. 4/2, pool, totally updated, brand new roof, floors, bathrooms, impact windows and doors. Kitchen totally remodeled 4 years ago with high-end appliances.

Just like a brand new home!

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Debbie Lee Wilson, Realtor

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Broker-Owner Eddie Rodriguez

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305-821-0203

Magaly Rubio, CIPS, CRS, GRI mrubiore@bellsouth.net Broker/Associate/e-PRO

Palm Springs North, Miami Lakes, The Moors, Broward, Lakes on the Green, Esplanade, Single Family, Townhomes

THINKING OF SELLING • BUYING • RELOCATING • RENTING • SHORT SALE • FORECLOSURE?

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Debbie Lee Wilson 305-788-5008 • www.DebbieLeeWilsonSellHomes.com • Wildebb1@gmail.com

Beautiful single family home. Home is child proof and every room is safe. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, lots of upgrades, new pool and jacuzzi with safety features, new updated kitchen w/granite countertop, extra large pantry, spacious living and family room, true 2-car garage. Master has enclosed A/C deck on 2nd floor, All tiled, wood upstairs, 2 masters, 1 on 1st floor. Full clubhouse facilities. 24-hour gated security. No HOA approval required.

Call Debbie 305-788-5008. FOR SALE!

Step into a nice surprise. This very spacious 3 bedrooms, 2 updated bathrooms home features a fully updated kitchen w/extra cabinet space, 2,637 adjusted sq. ft. Beautiful wood floors. Master is spacious w/a sitting area for office or TV room, Roman bathtub, and his & hers closet spaces. Washer and dryer located in laundry rom. True 2-car garage. Roof is 5 years new. Large fenced back yard with plenty room for a pool. Home is priced right.

Call Debbie 305-788-5008. FOR SALE!

Palm Springs North. This home is an original in a family community. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, garage can be converted to a third bedroom and enough room for a 2nd bathroom. Roof is 5 years old. Does have an attic and can install central A/C. Home is solid, just needs some TLC. Great family community. Miami-Dade County patrolled night and day. Lot size is 11,623 sq. ft.

Call Debbie 305-788-5008.

Hot Listing. Corner townhouse, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, living room and separate dining room. updated kitchen and appliances. Tiled floors except master has carpet. Plenty of guest parking and 2 assigned parking spaces in front.

1,545 sq. ft., built in 1982. Close to I-75 and 826. Security features 24-hour patrol, gated community. Olympic size pool, Nautilis equipment, basketball, racquetball, tennis and kiddie playground and pool.

Call Debbie 305-788-5008. FOR SALE!

Beautiful Lakes on the Green updated single family home. All 4 bedrooms are large, 2.5 updated bathrooms. 2,728 sq. ft. Amazing pool 15X30 feet, 6 foot deep, In a Key Weststyle setting. Wood floors and stairs throughout. Updated kitchen w/wood cabinets and granite counter top. Spacious master w/ nice sitting area and super large bathroom. A loft can be an office. Large family and living room. Truly a family entertaining home.

Call Debbie 305-788-5008. FOR SALE!

Gorgeous Lakefront Home For Rent! Home features new Central A/C, beautiful tiled floors, new wood floors in master bedroom. 2-car garage. Unlimited use of clubhouse facilities, Olympic pool, basketball court, tennis and racquet ball courts, aerobic classes. Family community w/24-hr. security, roving security patrol. $2,200 month, 1st, last and 1 month security deposit. Application requires 2 months pay stubs, background check, financial statement. Call Debbie 305-788-5008.

Extremely well kept lakefront home. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, with 1-car garage in highly sought after Miami Lakes on Sable Drive.

1,873 sq. ft. living area built in 1969. New A/C, all appliances 1-year new. All tiled floors. Roof 14 years well kept. Great schools, low taxes.

Spacious enclosed Florida room overlooking tranquil lake. Relax on a floating raft. No association fee. Great neighborhood.

Call Debbie 305-788-5008. SOLD

FOR RENT. ELEGANT! Single family 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2-story, built 1991, 2-car garage, Central A/C 8 months old, roof 8 years old. Tile and wood floors. Very nice patio, patio furniture stays. 1,939 sq. ft. $2,400 month, 1st, last and 1 month security. Community has olympic-size pool, clubhouse, tennis, racquet ball, baseketball. No HOA approval. Will need 2 months pay stubs, background and credit check.

Call Debbie 305-788-5008.

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Your Hometown Realtors Serving Miami Lakes And The

Surrounding Areas For Over 50 Years!

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MIAMI LAKES

PALM SPRINGS NORTH

PENDING

17121 N.W. 82 Avenue - $330,000

8421 Dundee Terrace - Reduced - $549,000

Great starter home in sought-after PSN area. Metal roof, freshly painted inside and out. Updated kitchen with lots of extras; under mount LED lights, automatic cabinet doors, granite countertops. Covered carport, enclosed patio. Huge backyard with fruit trees. Terrazo floors in bedrooms, waterproof laminate floors in living area. No HOA.

Great one-story Spanish-style waterfront property located on west side of Miami Lakes. Panoramic view of Lake Glenn Ellen, very relaxing backyard with lots of shade and colorful trees. Plenty of room for a pool. Split floor plan, S/S appliances incl. gas stove. New compressor, gas water heater.

Jack/Jill bathroom, cabana bath. Custom built hurricane proof front door.

MIAMI LAKES

MIAMI LAKES

14523 N.W. 87 Place - $425,000

Gorgeous home, originally a 4/2, now used as a 3/2 with an open den. Can be converted back to bedroom. 24-inch travertine floors in living areas, laminate flooring in bedrooms. Remodeled kitchen and bathroom. Heated pool w/new pump, cascading waterfall, high efficiency washer/dryer. New A/C. Natural stone driveway.

ALLAN PELAEZ Broker/Associate

FOR RENT – 16200 Aberdeen Way – $4,000

Great house in one of Miami Lakes’ most sought after neighborhoods (Loch Lomond). One-story home with two-car garage and swimming pool.

Recessed lighting, large kitchen with granite countertop and S/S appliances. Lots of closet space. Tree-lined community with guard gate and 24-hr. security within walking distance to downtown Miami Lakes.

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NEW LISTING

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8340 NW 154 Terrace - Royal Palm Estates

5 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home located in highly desired & guarded community. Oversized corner lot. Double volumn ceilngs at entry, vaulted ceilings throughout. 3,604 s.f. home with all custom finishes. Large covered terrace overlooks generous backyard & pool. $690,000.

NEW PRICE

15941 Dornoch Round - Loch Lomond 4 bed/3 1/2 bath home with panoramic lakefront views.

Sitting on nearly 18,000 sf lot, home situated on a 3 home cul-de-sac offering a very private setting. Home has circular driveway & 2-car garage. Stunning pool area with great lakefront views. New Price $790,000.

15840 W. Prestwick Place - Loch Lomond

Luxurious lake/golf course home on 1/2 acre in exclusive Loch Lomond golf course community. Ideal layout blends all living/dining areas with gourmet kitchen. Plantation shutter window treatments, upgraded top-of-the line bathrooms, marble/hardwood flooring throughout. Expansive travertine pool deck in pool/spa area. $1,279,000.

FOR RENT

7802 N.W. 164 Street - Royal Oaks Rare opportunity to live in desirable gated community for a fraction of the cost. 4/3 + den, 2-story home has all custom finishes. Oversized lot, 2-car garage, circular driveway, generous gated backyard with space to entertain. Large covered terrace overlooking pool area. $3,900 Per Month.

7960 NW 167 Terrace - Royal Oaks

Arturo Rodriguez, P.A.

Maria Victoria Zarate-Rodriguez

Broker-Associate

Realtor-Associate

305-827-4251 305-308-9482

FOR RENT

786-348-7780

8353 N.W. 143 Terrace - The Anchorage

Enjoy this spacious 3/2.5 townhome for Rent!

Located in guard-gate community in Miami Lakes.

Newly painted with new flooring, eat-in kitchen with all S/S appliances. Oversize walk-in closets, all renovated bathrooms. Fenced-in backyard/ patio area. Amenities incl. pool. $2,150 Per Month.

6820 N. Augusta Dr.-Country Club of Miami

Lakefront 4 bedroom/3 bathroom (plus den) home with modern remodeling throughout. Top-of-the-line kitchen with all S/S appliances. Great natural lighting. Private covered terrace in master overlooking unique courtyard pool area, covered patio and lakefront views. $675,000.

Luxurious 7 bed/4.5 bath home with panoramic golf course views. Sitting on a double lot, home has keystone accents, high volume ceilings, remodeled kitchen, oversize dining room, fireplace, breakfast area. Generous pool area and full size tennis court. $998,000.

0 N.W. 168 Terrace - Royal Oaks Empty Waterfront Vacant Home Site For Sale!

Extremely rare to find - this perfectly located lot is one of the last remaining lakefront lots available. Site is located in private, guard-gated community in the heart of Miami Lakes. $395,000.

16960 NW 86 Court - Royal Oaks

PENDING SALE

Fully remodeled 5/4 custom-built home with over 4,838 s.f.

Open kitchen with modern finishes, quartz counters, gas range stove, all new S/S appliances. Soaring high volume ceilings. Generous master with sitting area. Expansive pool and cabana bar. $799,000.

7210 Gleneagle Drive - Loch Lomond

Breathtaking long lake views in a unique home in gated golf course community. Courtyard-style home has 5 bed/ 3 baths. Oversize 15,000 s.f. lot.

Top-of-line renovations. Home has all impact doors/windows, and soaring high volume ceilings throughout. Oversize lot. $895,000.

16752 NW 77 Place - Royal Oaks

Private, elegant 5/5 custom-built, gated home. All renovated kitchen & baths. Marble floors, high volume ceilings, plantation shutters. Smart Home capacities incl. iPhone controlled surround sound and more. Oversize driveway, 3car garage, patio & terrace overlook generous pool area and gazebo. $1,087,500.

SOLD

15634 N.W. 81 Court - Silver Crest South

Top of the line home sitting on oversized 14,000+ sq.ft. lot.

Totally remodeled featuring all impact doors/windows, wood & granite cabinets, built-in entertainment center, new pool tile line finishes & 1-year old pool heater. Old Chicago brick pavers, freshly painted inside & out. $779,000.

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