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The original northwest Miami-Dade community newspaper for the Town of Miami Lakes & surrounding areas Vol. 41 No 23
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Town Council incumbents inaugurate campaigns for November 2016 By David L. Snelling The Miami Laker staff Three Miami Lakes council members who are facing reelection next year are seeking to keep their political jobs for four more years. Councilmembers Manny Cid, Tony Lama and Nelson Rodriguez filed paper work last month to run in the town’s November 8, 2016 general election, when their at-
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large seats are up for grabs. The mayoral seat is also at stake but Michael Pizzi has yet to open up a campaign account. The incumbents, so far, haven’t drawn any challengers. Cid, who was first elected in 2012, has launched a host of initiatives, including live webcasting of town council meetings, E-Library Pilot Program, helping Miami Lakes become the first city in
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Florida to accept and play prerecorded video public comments during municipal meetings, performance based budgeting and creating the Miami Lakes Sports Hall of Fame with private money. Cid, a 22-year resident of Miami Lakes, also created a program for the Town to hire school crossing guards and implementing a Sunday on-demand bus service
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Perla Tabares Hantman reelected chair of School Board...............See Page 4
Breanna Vergara 5K/Color Run scheduled December 13 The Breanna Vergara Foundation is hosting the Breanna Vergara 5K and Color Run at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15101 N.W. 82 Ave, on Sunday, December 13. Registration is from 6 to 7:15 a.m.; start of timed 5K race at 7:30 a.m.; start of 1 mile color run at 8:30 a.m.; concluding award ceremony at 9 a.m. Registration is now open. Those interested in participating may sign up online at https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Hialeah/The BreannaVergara5K. The fees are $30 for the 5K, $20 for the one mile Color Run, and $40 for both the 5K and Color Run. Vergara, an 11-year-old Miami Lakes Middle Schooler, collapsed in the middle of dance practice at Miami Dancity Studios. She succumbed to Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome (WPW), an electrical heart abnormality that can be cured with surgery and easily picked up on an electrocardiogram (EKG). Money raised from the 5K and Color Run will go toward continuing to fund the Nicklaus Child-
BREANNA VERGARA ren’s Hospital’s Cardiology Department to fund a mobile EKG unit service that the hospital can take to schools, sport centers, dance studios and others. Nicklaus Children’s Hospital offers free EKG screenings to middle school and high school students.
Overflow crowd lines Main Street for Festival of Lights
SOLOIST SINGER from Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School entertained the large crowd during Miami Lakes 31st annual Festival of Lights, made possible by The Graham Companies, the Main Street merchants, with the support of Sir Speedy, the Youth Activities Task Force, The Miami Herald, Publix and 93.9 MY FM.
A Look Inside:
n December 11 is deadline for entries in the Main Street Banner Art contest....................5
n News and Notes of interest from the Town of Miami Lakes. See pages........................6 & 7
n In Memoriam: Longtime resident and civic leader Betty Lou Meador...................................12
n Ivonne Moton is named American Senior High’s Teacher of the Year...............22
n 10-foot tall Menorah to light up Miami Lakes as part of Chanukah observance..............5
n Miami Lakes United Methodist Church opens 2nd annual Winterfest to Dec. 24................8
n Miami Lakes Educational Center welcomes new principal Loudes Diaz............................20
n Community Calendar, 15, School, sports and church news, 18-28, Classified ads.........28-31
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Town Council incumbents open reelection campaigns (Continued from Page 1) for church services, and he worked with Miami-Dade County Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr. to secure funding to keep the Miami Lakes senior classes running after the state nixed funding for the program. Cid, who was elected to serve as Vice Mayor for the last fiscal year, said his track record speaks for itself and is seeking to finish the work he MANNY CID has started. “My voting record during the past three years fulfills several promises that I made to the residents of Miami Lakes,” Cid said. “Serving as a councilmember in our beautiful town for the last three years has been a great experience. I have truly enjoyed serving the residents of Miami Lakes and hope they give me the opportunity to continue to serve them.” Before he was elected to the Town Council, Cid served as the senior legislature aide to two state representatives. Cid is vice president of Always At Your Side Adult Day Care Inc., in Miami Lakes. Lama, director of Cloud
Solutions, was a political neophyte in 2012 when residents elected him to represent District 4. A seasoned veteran of the contact center software industry, Lama launched the town’s new mobile application, Lakes Life, for residents to track various town services, find local businesses, and report potholes and sidewalks that need repairing. The app also allows users to access the Miami Lakes Marketplace, the town’s online business TONY LAMA d i r e c t o r y, search for a new doctor, places to eat or shop by using keywords such as pizza and dentist. Through the app, residents can also track down and ride Miami Lakes Moover buses in real-time and view bus routes and schedules for the transit service. “Over 1,200 residents of Miami Lakes downloaded and continue to use this app to stay in the know and report issues ranging from maintenance to code compliance matters,” Lama said. Lama and Rodriguez recently initiated the first Miami Lakes Traffic Summit, where the state and county brain trust gathered to
offer solutions to the traffic problems throughout the town. In October, the Town Council adopted a transportation improvement plan to incorporate the proposed traffic solutions into the town’s new Strategic Plan. “We sponsored the first Traffic Summit and the results of that effort have led to several key initiatives that we are now embarking on to solve the traffic challenges we face in our community,” Lama said. During his first four-year term, Lama also sponsored a charter amendment to bring fairness to the selection of volunteer committees, the Green Energy/PACE Initiative, and the Lake Water Quality Awareness program. Lama said his work is not complete and is seeking another fouryear term to accomplish his goals he set three years ago. “My work is not yet complete,” he said, “With the support of the residents and council, I hope to implement key traffic reduction initiatives to dramatically improve the traffic condition in Miami Lakes, one of which is making Miami Lakes a golf cart friendly community.” Beautification is also on Lama’s list of priorities. “It will be an exciting next five years for Miami Lakes,” he added. Rodriguez, a Coral Gables fire-
fighter, was also a political novice when residents elected him to Seat One in 2012. He co-sponsored legislation making it a prerequisite for kids participating in sports and other activities at the town’s parks and community centers to have NELSON an EKG to help RODRIGUEZ detect any problems with the heart, in the wake of Brenna Vergara’s sudden death. The 11-year-old died after she collapsed during dance rehearsal from Wolff-Parkinson White (WPW) syndrome, a heart condition caused by a rapid or irregular heartbeat during physical activities. Rodriguez said over the past three years, the town has cut expenses, kept the property rate for taxes low, improved communications with residents and upgraded the parks and recreation centers.
If elected, Rodriguez wants to resume carrying out his campaign promises, which include the conversion of the Miami Lakes Drive/Interstate 75 overpass into a pedestrian and bike friendly park. “It will bring together our greenways and bike lanes, while allowing our residents to gain access to a 30-acre park being built west of I-75,” he said. “I look forward to the next the next few years as we continue to work on some very important initiatives. There’s more work to be done such as the development of three new parks: The Par 3 the Dog Park and the Miami Lakes Drive Bridge Park. Although the past three years have been challenging, we continue moving the town forward.” Rodriguez has been a Miami Lakes resident since 1992, and he serves as an adjunct instructor for the Institute of Criminal Justice at Miami-Dade College. He is also the chair of the town’s Education Advisory Board and president of the Miami Lakes K-8 Center PTSA and coordinator of the Miami-Dade PTA Council.
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Perla Tabares Hantman and Dr. Dorothy BendrossMindingall chosen to lead Miami-Dade School Board Perla Tabares Hantman, School Board member and chair for the past five years, was elected for the
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sixth consecutive time as chair of the Miami-Dade County School Board for the year ahead. “I would like to thank my fellow School Board members for their confidence in electing me, once again, to serve as chair of the School Board. It is my privilege and pleasure to serve alongside you, the Superintendent, and his team in safeguarding the interests of the students, employees, and families of Miami-Dade County Public Schools,� said Hantman. Hantman will serve for an unprecedented ninth time as chair since she was first elected to the School Board in 1996 to represent District 4. She was the first Hispanic woman to serve as chair, and has previously served from 1999-2001, and then each consecutive year from 2010-2015. Dr. Dorothy BendrossMindingall was elected for the first time as vice chair. BendrossMindingall, who represents District 2, was elected to the School Board in 2010.
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First Lake Patricia Winter Boat Parade Saturday, Dec. 5 Miami Lakes resident, Marcelino Sotolongo, has resided in the neighborhood around Lake Patricia since 1999. After seeing the Winterfest Parade in Ft. Lauderdale, Sotolongo began thinking about organizing a winter boat parade in Miami Lakes. So far five residents have committed their boats to the parade which will launch from the beach and across Lake Patricia dressed in Christmas lights, a colorful spectacular for residents and visitors to witness from their backyards and from the beach. If enough interest is generated from the event this year, Sotolongo may expand the event for the 2016 holiday season. The winter boat parade on Lake Patricia is scheduled for Saturday, December 5 at 7:30 p.m.
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10-foot tall Menorah to light up Miami Lakes as part of world’s Chanukah observance Chabad Miami Lakes will ignite a public 10-foot menorah to be erected near Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main Street, followed by a community-wide celebration on the third night of Chanukah, which falls on Tuesday, December 8 at 7:30 p.m. The lighting is one of 10,000 public menorahs worldwide that symbolize the universal message of religious freedom. The ceremony will feature music, Chassidic dancing, latkes, donuts and dreidels. City and community officials will be in attendance. Following the menorah lighting ceremony, hundreds will dance, sing and eat the night away. The public menorah lighting is organized by Lubavitch Rabbi Mendel Weiss, who remarked, “The Menorah serves as a symbol of Miami Lakes' dedication to preserve and encourage the right and liberty of all its citizens to worship God freely, openly, and with pride. Specifically in America, a nation that was founded upon and vigorously protects the right of every person to practice his or her religion free from restraint and persecution, the Menorah takes on profound significance, embodying both religious and constitutional principles.” Miami Lakes’ menorah is one of thousands of large public menorahs sponsored by Chabad throughout the world, helping children and adults of all walks of
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Entries close on December 11 for school-age artists to submit Main Street banner designs RABBI MENDEL WEISS life discover and enjoy the holiday message. Throughout the State of Florida, Chabad will be presenting scores of Chanukah events and celebrations, including public menorah lightings, giant menorahs made out of ice and Legos, Menorah Parades, Latkes parties, Giant Dreidel Houses,“Chanukah Wonderlands” and more. To find a local event in Florida or anywhere throughout the world, visit www.Chabad.org/ChanukahEvent s. For more information about Chanukah and a local schedule of events visit www.chabadmiamilakes.com/Chanukah.
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The Graham Companies in partnership with the Main Street Merchants is inviting Miami Lakes children, as well as students from area schools, to participate in the 3rd Annual Main Street Banner art contest where up to 26 winners’ artwork will be showcased along Main Street’s light pole banners. This year’s theme is “I Can Make A Difference.” Artwork should interpret how one person can make a difference whether it
be in their school, community, or beyond. The contest is open to all children who live in Miami Lakes, or attend a Miami Lakes public school (Miami Lakes K-8 Center, Bob Graham Education Center, Miami Lakes Middle School, Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High School, Barbara Goleman Senior High School, Miami Lakes Educational Center), or any Miami Lakes private school. Artwork must be submitted for
judging on or before December 11. Winners will be notified by mail the week of January 18, 2016, and will be printed in the February 5, 2016 edition of The Miami Laker. Artwork will be printed on banners which will be hung along Main Street and on display through May 2016. An entry form and flyer for the Main Street Banner art contest can be found outline at www.miamilakes.com under the news tab.
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Council members serve as Principals for a Day
COUNCILMEMBER Nelson Rodriguez with daughter, Megan, during Principal for a Day at Miami Lakes K-8 Center.
COUNCILMEMBER Ceasar Mestre with principal Yecenia Martinez-Lopez during Principal for a Day at Bob Graham Education Center
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Several Miami Lakes council members participated in the Principal for a Day event on November 19 at local schools. Mayor Michael Pizzi and Councilmember Ceasar Mestre were co-principals at Bob Graham Education Center; Vice Mayor Tim Daubert was principal for a day at Miami Lakes Educational Center; Councilmembers Nelson Rodriguez and Tony Lama shared the responsibility of acting principal at Miami Lakes K-8 Center; and Councilmember Manny Cid was principal for a day at Barbara Goleman Senior High. Principal for a Day is an annual tradition that engages business and community leaders as acting principals in an effort to build long-term partnerships that benefit both the students and the community.
VICE MAYOR Tim Daubert served as Principal for a Day at Miami Lakes Educational Center.
COUNCILMEMBER Manny Cid served as Principal for a Day at Barbara Goleman High School, with Principal Joaquin Hernandez.
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News and Notes from the Town of Miami Lakes Town marks 15th anniversary with public event on Dec. 5 The Miami Lakes community is invited to join elected officials as they celebrate the 15th year Anniversary of the Town of Miami Lakes from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 5, at Miami Lakes Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. The fun-filled event for the whole family will feature live entertainment, food trucks, carnival rides, a skating rink, photo booth and more. The event, activities, and rides are free, but event organizers are encouraging residents to bring unwrapped toys to be donated to His House Children’s Home. Local schools and organizations participating in the event include the Bob Graham Education Center Bobcat Jumpers and Bobcat Law Society, the MLK-8 Center Salsa Squad, Hialeah Miami Lakes High band,
Miss Hispanidad, and Miami Dancity. The event is sponsored in part of The Graham Companies, GreenSource Landscape & Sports Turf, Gestido Construction, LLC, SFM, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., Baptist Health, County Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr., and Miami Lakes Auto Mall. Residents can help the town commemorate its 15 years by sharing their favorite pictures and most memorable moment in Miami Lakes. Be sure to tag on Facebook Twitter and Instagram using the official event hashtag: #15yearsofgrowingbeautifully. For more information on the event, contact Special Events and Committees coordinator Clarisell De Cardenas at decardenasc@ miamilakes-fl.gov, or 305-3646100.
Senior’s Holiday Social set for Dec. 12 at Alonso Center Miami Lakes’ Elderly Affairs Committee is hosting the annual Senior Holiday Social from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 12, at Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue. The free event will feature a holiday lunch, door prizes, raffles and lively entertainment to get attendees in the holiday spirit. Those attending are asked to par-
ticipate in the holiday toy drive by bringing new unwrapped toys for children ages 2 to 12 years old. No reservations are necessary but entry will be provided on a first come, first serve basis. Seniors in need of transportation are asked to call 305-364-6100 or email decardenasc@miamilakesfl.gov not later than Friday, December 4.
15th annual Holiday Children’s Show set for Sunday, Dec. 6 Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee is presenting the 15th annual Holiday Children’s Show at Main Street Playhouse, 6766 Main Street, at 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 6, featuring Mrs. Claus, and a special performance by the Miami Lakes K-8 Center chorus. All attendees will receive books donated at Janet Marti, director at Inspired 2 Think, and a
member of the Town’s Education Advisory Board. Miami Lakes residents with children under the age of 5 will have an opportunity to register for the free Imagination Library Program. To learn more about the Imagination Library Program, contact Jackie Calzadilla at calzadillaj@miamilakes-fl.gov.
Movies in the Park continues December 4 featuring ‘Elf’ Miami Lakes Youth Activities Task Force is continuing the “Movies in the Park” series, a free event that is held at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. The series is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on two Friday evenings each month through January. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, and picnic baskets for a family-friendly evening of
moving watching under the stars. The movie schedule: Friday, December 4 – “Elf,” presented by Palmetto General Hospital; Friday, December 18 – “Polar Express;” Friday, January 8 – “Max;” and Friday, January 22 “Minions.” For more information contact Katya Lysak at lysakk@miamilakes-fl.gov.
‘The Spot’ Youth Center is now open The Youth Center at Miami Lakes Park East is officially open. On November 21, the Town celebrated the Grand Opening of “The Spot” with hundreds of town youth in attendance. The state-of-the-art 4,000 square-foot facility consists of multipurpose activity rooms and classrooms for after school educational programs and tutoring, a quiet area for studying, active area with games and televisions, and al
lounge area with an outdoor patio. In addition, the Youth Center is equipped with a billiard table, table tennis, indoor basketball shootout game, and Amazon Kindles and Insignia Flex Tables. Other amenities include a half basketball court, central outdoor courtyard, and a new state-of-theart playground. The Youth Activities Task Force thanked Ivan and Marcela Kozupytsya of Ben and Jerrys
Miami Lakes who donated a tree that was placed next to the new playground, and over $2,000 of games. Programming at The Spot includes Open Hang nights, field trips, life skills seminars and workshops, and community service opportunities. For a complete list of programs and events, visit www.miamilakes-fl.gov/thespot, or call 305-819-7768.
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:
Town Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 1, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Youth Activities Task Force Meeting Wednesday, December 2, 7:00 PM Miami Lakes Youth Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive, Miami Lakes, Fla. Cultural Affairs Committee Meeting Thursday, December 3, 7:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Planning & Zoning Board Meeting Tuesday, December 8, 6:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Elderly Affairs Committee Meeting Wednesday, December 9, 8:30 AM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Education Advisory Board Meeting Thursday, December 10, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Economic Development Committee Meeting Tuesday, December 15, 5:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Public Safety Committee Meeting Wednesday, December 16, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Veterans Committee Meeting Thursday, December 17, 6:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Neighborhood Improvement Committee Meeting Thursday, December 17, 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 November 25, 2015 at Miami Lakes, Fl. Gina Inguanzo, Town Clerk
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Miami Lakes United Methodist Church’s 2nd annual Winterfest Miami Lakes United Methodist Church, located at 14800 N.W. 67 Avenue, is hosting the second annual Winterfest event for the community. Winterfest will run from now to Thursday, December 24. This newest addition following the church’s popular pumpkin patch hopes to achieve the same success in engaging the Town of Miami Lakes and the surrounding communities. Admission to the festival is free and is open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Christmas Tree Sales will continue through December 24. On Friday, November 27 which is “Green Friday,� all are invited to stroll through the wonderland full of lights and seasonal characters. Attendees will also be able to participate in activities and take advantage of the multiple photo opportunities. Other activities throughout the month include the Candy Cane
Parade on Friday, December 4, along with a visit with Santa and Elves at 7 p.m., and Santa’s Mailbox for children to write letters to Santa. On Friday, December 11, the Bethlehem Bash will include a nativity play featuring the church’s school children and youth ministries at 7 p.m. in addition to the Big Bonfire Night which will have s’mores, popcorn, hot chocolate, food and drinks for sale. On Saturday, December 19 the Christmas Cantata, performed by the church choir and Palm Springs United Methodist Church, present “Canticles in Candlelight� by Joseph M. Martin at 4 p.m. at Epworth Village, and at 7 p.m. at the M.L.Methodist Church. Visit the church website www.miamilakesumc.net for any additions or changes that may occur. For more information call 305-821-7274.
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MIAMI LAKES’ Spanish Class 1 celebrated November’s birthdays last month with their teacher, Maria Del Carmen Nodarse.
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Sunrise Presbyterian hosts a piano concert on December 5 Sunrise Presbyterian Church is hosting a concert featuring renowned pianist Ciro Fodere at 6 p.m. on Saturday, December 5. The church is located at 18400 N.W. 68 Avenue. Fodere recently played with the Uruguay Symphony Orchestra in Atlanta, Washington, D.C. and Miami. As the First Prizewinner of the XIV Bartok-Kabalevsky-Prokofieff International Competition, Fodere is a pianist with a variety of musical interests. His latest performances have been described as “masterful, electric, by turns fiery and lyrical” by The Post and Courier, and as “technical sheen articulation, alert dynamic shading, and an imaginative approach” by The Miami Herald.
Besides soloing with both major orchestras in Uruguay, making his debut at age 14 with the Philharmonic of Montevideo, Fodere has been a soloist three times with the Charleston Symphony Orchestra, and performances with the Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic. Other orchestras include the Philharmonic of Extremadura, and the New World Symphony, where his most recent performance of the “Rachmaninoff Variations” on a theme by Paganini under the direction of Alasdair Neale, was acclaimed by the audience and major newspapers in Miami. Tickets for the concert are $20. For more information, call the church at 305-821-5841.
M.L. Chamber’s annual Business Expo scheduled for December 10 at Shula’s Hotel The Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Town of Miami Lakes, is hosting the annual Networking Business Expo, on Thursday, December 10, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Shula’s Hotel Grand Ballroom, 6842 Main Street. A 4:45 p.m. ribbon cutting ceremony will kick-off the event. The free activity gives participants an opportunity to connect to local businesses and community leaders to help grow “your” enter-
prise. The event also includes giveaways in abundance, courtesy of exhibitors, and a chance to enter to win great prizes in several drawings, and enjoy complimentary food from local restaurants. In addition, participants are eligible to win over $1,000 worth of prizes. For more information, call 305556-2212 or email manager@ miamilakeschamber.com.
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Summary of actions taken at Town Council’s November 3 meeting By The Miami Laker staff The Miami Lakes Town Council approved four resolutions to allow Lennar Homes Corporation to build 482 residential units along N.W. 154 Street and west of 87 Avenue, that included the developing company dedicating 5.19 acres of Madden’s Hammock to be used as a passive park to upgrade the neighborhood parks concurrency. At the November 3 regular Town Council meeting, lawmakers approved some adjustments made to the original Dunnwoody Lake development plan Miami Lakes approved in 2002, when the Lowell L. Dunn family submitted a rezoning proposal for 509 singlefamily homes and town houses and a shopping center. The family is selling the 144acre tract to Lennar Homes, which requested the changes to the Declaration of Restrictions for setback requirements for the homes, right-of-way and open space for the passive park. Once the company pulls its first permit, it must reimburse Miami Lakes $1.8 million the town spent on roadway upgrades on N.W. 154 Street between 84 and 87 avenues to increase mobility, and donate $300,000 to be used strictly for education, as part of the original development agreement. Lennar Homes also agreed to donate $200,000 to Miami Lakes to create more space for neighborhood parks to meet the concurrency once the development project is built.
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In other town news: • Tim Daubert was elected the new vice mayor. • Lawmakers, on a 5-2 vote, approved a preliminary plat to subdivide a property at 7242 Loch Ness Drive to build five singlefamily homes, a proposal many residents living in the neighborhood had opposed. Vice Mayor Tim Daubert and Councilmembers Caesar Mestre, Nelson Rodriguez, Tony Lama and Frank Mingo voted for the preliminary plat, while Mayor Michael Pizzi and Councilmember Manny Cid voted no. Town staff said the preliminary development plans meets the town’s criteria for approval, including meeting traffic concurrency, and the developer is planning to install infrastructure and an eight inch line to improve the quality of the water pressure in the
area. Residents said the new homes, which will face the cul-de-sac, don’t meet the requirements for development. But lawmakers said they had to approve the preliminary plat since it meets the criteria and Florida law. Rejecting the plan could lead to a lawsuit, lawmakers said. Councilmembers approved Pizzi’s suggestion that the site plans go before lawmakers for their approval and a public hearing to make sure the proposed development doesn’t encroach on residents’ quality of life. • Lawmakers gave their final approval for an ordinance to remove the requirement that rooftop air conditioning units on town homes be screened from view at eye level and instead require that such units be a neutral color.
MLK-8 hosts ‘Walk Safe’ event
MIAMI LAKES K-8 CENTER hosted the recent Walk Safe Program event for students and their families. The event welcomed and celebrated pedestrians walking to school that morning including the middle school and elementary school chorus and salsa dancers. Principal Rosy Calvo along with assistant principals Carlos Salcedo, Lissett Robayna and Veronika Sasturrias welcomed students and all were treated to performances by the performing and fine arts department. The event promoted safe pedestrian habits in walking to and from school.
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West of Cannes Film Festival winners M.L. Congregational hosts
‘Messiah Sing Along’ Dec. 13 Miami Lakes Congregational Church is inviting the community to a “Messiah Sing Along” directed by Dr. Adolfo Vidal, and accompanied by professional soloists and chamber orchestra. This year’s “Sing Along” will be at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 13, at the church, 6701 Miami Lakeway South. The Christmas portion of “Messiah”, using the G. Schirmer score, will be performed, and the community is invited to join the choir, as participation is encouraged and needed. Score copies will be available. The “Sing Along” will feature such favorite “Messiah”choruses
THE INAUGURAL YEAR of the West of Cannes Film Festival that took place in late November at the Main Street Playhouse was a success. Of the multitude of films submitted, the top winners were announced on Sunday, November 22. (From left) Christopher Alvarez, writer and director of “Nap” was selected as Audience Award Winner; Alfredo Hueck, writer and director of “La Dama De Blanco” (Lady in White) was named Narrative Category Winner; Ana Rodriguez, writer and director of “El Mago” was the Experimental Category Winner; and Anthony Mediavilla, lead actor of “Twelve Traditions” accepted the Grand Jury Prize Award on behalf of the director and writers of the film who could not attend. Not pictured is Documentary Category Winner, Andres Cuervo, director of “Jojo.”
‘No Texting While Driving’ teen event
MIAMI-DADE SCHOOLS officials Board chair Perla Tabares Hantman and Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho are joined by a group of Miami Lakes Educational Center students who participated in the national “No Texting While Driving” pledge.
as “Glory to the Lord,” “And He Shall Purify,” “Thou that Tellest Good Tidings,” “For Unto Us a Child is Born,” “Glory to God in the Highest,” and, of course, the “Hallelujah Chorus.” One of the most famous pieces of music ever written or performed is Handel’s “Messiah.” It gained in popularity, eventually becoming one of the best-known, and most frequently performed choral works in Western music. Admission to the concert is free as part of the church’s ongoing concert series. Donations will be accepted at the door. For more information, call the church office at 305-822-4313.
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In Memoriam:
Longtime resident and civic leader Betty Lou Meador Betty Lou Meador, a 51-year resident and stable in the Miami Lakes community, dentist and community activist, and the mother of former Miami Lakes Councilmember Robert Meador, passed away on Thursday, November 19 at Hialeah Hospital, where she was surrounded by family members. She was 82. Meador was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut on October 3. 1933, one of three children of George W. and Edith Mae Smith. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Hygiene in 1953, and later obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Florida International University in 1976. Meador moved to Miami Springs to began her career as a Dental Hygienist working with Dr. Robert Stubbs in Coconut Grove. In 1958, she married one of her patients and the love of her life, the late Robert Barrowman Meador (1973). They were one of the first 100 families to purchase a home from The Sengra Corporation (now known as The Graham Companies). They moved their family from Miami Springs to Miami Lakes in June, 1964, in the Lake Patricia neighborhood on N.W. .62 Court, now known as Lake Candlewood Court. Meador was a founding and charter member of Miami Lakes Congregational Church, which first me and held services in the Lake Patricia Shopping Center. She remained an active member in the Florida Dental Hygiene
BETTY LOU MEADOR Association, South Florida Dental Hygiene Association, Bible Study Felllowship, Church, and her beloved Miami Lakes community serving on the boards of the Zonta Club of Miami Lakes, Town of Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee, and the Lake Cynthia HOA. She was a faithful servant of the Lord touching the lives of others in so many ways through her generosity of spirit, friendship and service. She was compassionate, charitable, engaging, a dear friend, gentle, loving, a role model as a mother, wife, mother-in-law and educator, a person of great grace and humility. She truly loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Meador had a successful and rewarding career both in private practice as a Dental Hygienist, and a 30-year career (1976-2006) as an associate professor of Dental Hygiene at Miami Dade College. Upon her retirement, the College honored her with the “Betty Meador Scholarship Endowment” to recognize her years of dedicated and distinguished service to her patients, students, colleagues, associations and profession. She is survived by her two children, Robert Meador II (Dotti) of Miami Lakes, and Pamela Meador Calabrese (Glenn) of Boca Raton; four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. A memorial service was held on Saturday, November 28, at Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale in the main sanctuary, 2401 West Cypress Road in Fort Lauderdale. In lieu of flowers, it was Meador’s desire that monetary donations be made payable to Miami-Dade College Foundation: “Betty Meador Scholarship Endowment,” and mailed to Miami-Dade Hygiene Program, Attention: Susan Kass, 950 N.W. 20 Street, Miami, Florida 33127.
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M.L. Branch Library plans December kids, adult events Miami Lakes Branch Library For Adults: announced the following programs Go Club of Miami Lakes – are available for the public during Now everyone can embark on a November: journey and uncover the ancient For Children and Families: game of strategy, attack and Fun Stories for the Family – defense, the Game of Go. Meets Stories on demand for ages 5 and from noon to 5 p.m. on up at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Saturdays, November 21 and 28. November 18. USCIS Information Table – Reading Ready Preschool United States Citizenship and Storytime – Stories, songs, and Immigration Service staff will activities for preschoolers and their provide information, materials, caregivers. For ages 3 to 5 years and answer general questions old at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, regarding the citizenship process at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, November 19. Reading Ready Toddler November 30. Navigating the Affordable Storytime – Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their Care Act: Health Insurance caregivers. For ages 18 months to Information and Enrollment – 3 years old at 11 a.m. on Have questions about the Thursday, November 19. Affordable Care Act, enrolling in For Teens: new health insurance coverage, or Teen Club - Teens meet to simply renewing? Visit with play video games, watch anime, Crystal Ochoa for answers and draw or discuss books. Movie enrollment assistance, Mondays screening either San Andreas or and Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Miami Lakes Branch Library is Jurassic World, at 6 p.m. on located at 6699 Windmill Gate Tuesday, November 24. International Game Day at Road and is open Monday and the Library – Celebrate the 8th Tuesday from noon to 8 p.m., and annual International Games Day Wednesday through Saturday, from with board games, DS battles, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The branch is the ancient game of Go, balloon closed on Sundays. For more infortosses and much more. Meets at mation, call 305-822-6520. 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 21.
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We Stand Corrected Due to a production error, Miami Lakes Councilmember Nelson Rodriguez was misidentified in a caption on Page 10 of the November 20 issue.
From staff at town hall to the cashiers at the nearby Publix, everyone has had touching things to say about “Papi.” The posthumous award of “Keys to the Town of Miami Lakes” and adding “Sergio Campos Way” to Lochness Drive mean the world to us! Thank you for recognizing my dad in these special ways. While our broken hearts are far from mended, they are comforted by the outpouring of support. My parents have lived in Miami Lakes, in the same house, since I was a teenager. Dad was the president of the Loch Ness Homeowner’s Association for
more than two decades, and mom – everyone knows – was his righthand person in the association. To say they love Miami Lakes is a major understatement! You have my deepest gratitude for returning that love in-kind. My thanks to The Miami Laker for the opportunity to share this message with the residents of Miami Lakes. Wishing all of your readers a blessed holiday season. Lissette Campos-Perez Tampa, Florida (Daughter of Sergio and Miriam Campos.)
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Campos family expresses appreciation To the Editor: The Miami Laker Last April, cancer robbed us of our dad, Sergio Campos. While the loss has been devastating to our family, the community support has brought healing to our broken hearts. Over the past few months, mom has received beautiful letters and emails from residents across Miami Lakes.
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The Town of Miami Lakes, homeowners associations, professional and volunteer groups have scheduled meetings and classes during December:
Meeting & Class Calendar Town of Miami Lakes
Town Council Meeting December 1 Youth Activities T. F. December 2 Cultural Affairs Com. December 3 Planning & Zoning Bd. December 8 Elderly Affairs Com. December 9 Education Adv. Board December 10 Economic Devel. Com. December 15 Public Safety Committee December 16 Veterans Committee December 17 Neighborhood Improvement Committee December 17
6:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center 6:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center 8:30 am M.L. Govt. Center 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center 5:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center 6:0 pm M.L. Govt. Center 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center
(The following classes are free and open to the public) (Note: Some classes in Christmas break beginning November 21) Tai Chi M/T/W/Th 9:00 am MCCC Yoga (for adults) M/W 7:30 am MCCC Yoga (for adults - Fee) T/Th 7:30 am MCCC Knitting/Crocheting Tu/Th 1:35 pm MCCC Sewing (Seniors) T/Th 2:00 pm MCCC Computers (English) T/Th 9:15/11:30 am MCCC Computers (Spanish) M/W 9:15/11:30 am MCCC Painting I & II Fri. 9 am/12:30 pm MCCC Painting III Wed. 9 am RACC Spanish for Adults M/T/W/T 6:00 pm MCCC Dominoes M/T/W/Th/Fri 6:30 pm RACC Table Tennis Tues./Thurs. 7:00 pm RACC Ballet 1 & 2 Monday 4:30 & 5:30 pm MCCC Ballet 3 & 4 Wednesday 4:30 & 5:30 pm MCCC Jazz 1 & 2 Tuesday 4:30 pm MCCC Jazz 3 & 4 Thursday 4:30 pm MCCC Martial Arts (tots) Monday/Wednesday 4:30 pm MCCC Martial Arts (beginners) Monday/Wednesday 5:30 pm MCCC Martial Arts (intermed.) Tuesday/Thursday 4:30 pm MCCC Martial Arts (advanced) Tuesday/Thursday 5:30 pm MCCC Jazzercize (fee) M/Tu/W/Th 6:45 pm RACC
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Loch Lomond Royal Palm Estates Lake Carol Silvercrest South Loch Lomond East Lake Cynthia Windmill Gate Silvercrest North Loch Ness Lake Glen Ellen Lake Katharine Villas Royal Oaks Serenity Point Gramercy Park Loch Andrews Loch Isle Lake Martha Loch Lomond West Lake Elizabeth Villa Vizcaya Lake Sandra Fountain Park Lake Elizabeth
December 1 December 3 December 3 December 8 December 9 December 9 December 10 December 14 December 14 December 15 December 15 December 16 December 16 December 17 December 21 December 21 December 22 December 22 November 23 December 23 December 24 December 28 December 28
7:00 pm MCCC 7:00 pm MCCC 7:30 pm MCCC 7:00 pm MCCC 7:00 pm MCCC 7:30 pm MCCC 7:00 pm MCCC 7:00 pm MCCC 7:30 pm MCCC 7:30 pm MCCC 7:30 pm MCCC 7:30 pm MCCC 7:00 pm MCCC 7:00 pm MCCC 7:00 pm MCCC 7:00 pm MCCC 6:30 pm MCCC 7:30 pm MCCC 7:00 pm MCCC 7:30 pm MCCC 7:30 pm MCCC 7:30 pm MCCC 7:00 pm MCCC
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M.L. Garden Club BuncoDecember 2 11:15 am MCCC MLCA Book Discussion December 22 1:00 pm MCCC M.L. Garden Club December 28 7:00 pm MCCC M.L. Bridge Club Mondays 11:30 am MCCC MLCA Bridge Thursdays 11:00 am MCCC M.L. Quilting Club Tuesdays 11:15 am MCCC M.L. Kiwanis 2nd/4th Thurs. 6:30 pm Pampered Chef 1st/3rd Tues.7:00 pm ML Educational Center M.L. Toastmasters M.L. Lions Club 1st/3rd Tues. 7:00 pm Denny’s Hialeah MCCC is Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue RACC is Robert Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue
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Pace High’s Jorge Arenas and Chris Rodriguez sign their letters of intent
PACE HIGH SCHOOL celebrated the newest chapter in its academic and athletic traditions as two Pace baseball seniors signed Letters of Intent for Stetson University and Jacksonville University on November 19. Shortstop Jorge Arenas signed with Stetson University and pitcher Chris Rodriguez signed with Jacksonville University in a ceremony in front of the student body inside the Pace Spartan Center. Donning the shirts and hats of their respective universities, Arenas and Rodriguez were joined on stage by their family members, fellow baseball players, Pace principal Ana Garcia, and their Pace baseball coaches Tom Duffin and Chuck Lyman.
Dade Christian, Mater Academy fall short in Regional Finals First Baptist Academy dashed the hopes of Dade Christian’s football team of winning a state title, as the Crusaders fell to the Lions, 35-7, in the Region 2A Final last week. The Crusaders’ defense allowed 206 rushing yards on 19 carries for two touchdowns. The Lions (10-1) held Dade Christian (9-1) scoreless until the fourth quarter, when quarterback Alec Carr connected with receiver Keith Terry for a 14-yard touchdown pass. Under first year head coach Nick Martinez, a Dade Christian alumni, the Crusaders captured the district championship and won their Region semifinal game, hoping for a shot at the state tournament for the first time since 2012. But the Lions proved to be too much to handle from the opening kickoff when the Crusaders fumbled the ball and the Lions scored
on the ensuing play, and subsequently exploited the Crusaders’ defense in the first three quarters of the playoff game. Martinez’s team improved from last year, when the Mike Sonneborn-coached team finished with a 6-4 record and lost in the first round of the playoffs. Martinez said he’s looking forward to next season. In another playoff game of local importance, Mater Academy’s first year coach Rocco Casullo watched his former team, the St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders, rout his new squad 60-7 in the Region 4-7A final. Rocco led the Raiders to state titles in 2012 and 2014. He took over the Mater Lions in the fall leading them to the team’s first postseason victories. But in the region final, the Raiders held the Lions to 127 total yards and only six first downs.
Eric Wagner, 16, scores Hole-in-One at Shula’s course Dave Wagner, organizer of a traveling golf group called the South Florida Swaggers, decided to bring his 16-year-old son, Eric, along with his group to play the Senator Course at Shula’s Golf Club. Even though only 16, Eric, a member of the Golf team at Archbishop McCarthy High School, can play. In fact while playing with his dad, he used a 5Hybrid on the 178 yard par 3 hole and made a hole-in-one. The proud father bought a round of drinks for his fellow golfers while Eric enjoyed a soft drink. The golf club congratulates Eric and imagines that Wagner will soon follow in his son’s footsteps.
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St. Thomas women’s soccer team receives recent honors The St. Thomas University women’s soccer team received honors from the Sun Conference for the 2015 season during a recent banquet hosted by regularseason champion SCAD Savannah in Georgia. Bobcats’ senior defender Sarrah Granda was named to the First-Team All-Conference, while forward Sharon Tejeda was named to the Second-Team and midfielder Sarah Lyppert Thomsson received honorable mention. Bobcats players Claudia Avila, Michelle Bailey, Zelda Jagryd, Andreina Sifontes and Thomsson were all named to the conference’s All-Academic Team. In a related honors presention, St. Thomas University women’s volleyball player Whitney Battoe, who averaged 3.2 kills per set this season, was named the 2015 AllSun Conference Player of the Year
during the Sun Conference Tournament Banquet, hosted by regular season champion Warner University in Lake Wales, Florida. The sophomore from Illinois totaled a team-high 303 kills, and had a .241 hitting percentage. She also added 143 digs, 45 blocks and 33 aces. The Bobcats also placed Samantha Garza on the First Team All-Sun Conference list along with Battoe. In addition, three St. Thomas University players were named to the Second-Team All Conference, Dana Nowaczyk, Marisa Markus and Cheye-Anne Savage, while Jordan Wiese was named an honorable mention All-Conference. Battoe, Killi Kosydor, Caitlin McCluskey and Jordan Wiese were all named to the Academic All-Conference team.
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M.L. United Soccer Club opens registration Miami Lakes United Soccer Club is currently registering boys and girls, ages 3 to 14, for the upcoming 2016 Spring Recreation Soccer season, which starts Monday, January 18, at Royal Oaks Park, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue, and Norman and Jean Reach Park, 7901 N.W. 176 Street,
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MLEC welcomes new principal Lourdes Diaz
LOURDES DIAZ (left), newly appointed principal of Miami Lakes Educational Center, is pictured with former principal James Parker, and new assistant principal Beatrice Sears.
By Stephanie Brito and Elizabeth Gonzalez Special to The Miami Laker James Parker, the “booming voice” of Miami Lakes Educational Center, retired in early November, passing the torch to the school’s next “Top Jaguar:” Lourdes Diaz. Being the next “Top Jaguar” of MLEC is a tough job. The school is known for its top students, active clubs and its environment is nothing like a typical high school. Last year, MLEC became an “A” school for the seventh consecutive year. The job is meant for someone looking for a challenge, like Diaz. “I want to be in a place like this, that is challenging, where there are ideas, where there is academic thought, where there are discussions and conflict in a good way, where students are learning and challenging themselves, taking things to the next level,” said Diaz. This idea of an intellectually
stimulating environment echoes Diaz’s college education. Diaz graduated with a major in both Literature and Psychology from Brown University, an Ivy League University known for its tradition of intellectual inquiry. She finished her graduate work at Nova Southeastern University where she received a Master’s degree in English Education. Diaz began her teaching career while she was still a college student, working as a substitute teacher at Miami High, her alma mater, during her winter and summer breaks from college. It is there that she got her first official teaching job and then moved the following year to Barbara Goleman Senior High School, where she taught English for five years before pursuing a career as an administrator. She started as an assistant principal in Coral Park Senior High and after completing a principal training program,
became principal of Hialeah Middle for eight years. She is passionate about her job as a high school principal because she loves education and she relishes the opportunity to “create people, not products.” Given that her leadership style is participatory, Diaz plans to become increasingly involved in MLEC. She is already engaging with students by attending as many events and club meetings as possible. Noticing that social media plays a huge role at MLEC, she created a Twitter account to interact with students, MLEC clubs and organizations and the community through social media. But like all great leaders, she is not just observing, rather she is already beginning to leave her own imprint. Seeing that the school has a unique dynamic, Diaz has decided that MLEC only needs changes in the future that will help it grow and continue to succeed. “We will change when the time is right, we won’t do it just because a new principal is here and it's time to change, that's not really my style. Instead, I want to continue the many the wonderful things that Mr. Parker has started and established here. I don't have any crazy agenda, this school is awesome and I want to maintain that,” said Diaz. As principal, Diaz’s top priority is giving back to the students by making decisions which students can benefit from and creating opportunities that will help them improve. “When I’m going to make a decision I also think back to what he would have done. He always said ‘Make a decision, the decision that is right for the students, and you’ll always be able to sleep at night’ and I always think about that,” said Diaz, quoting Dr. Marcos Moran, her inspiration as a professional.
PEAR, YMCA join Miami Lakes for Winter Camps In partnership with PEAR and YMCA, the Town of Miami Lakes will be offering Winter Camp for two consecutive weeks beginning December 21. Winter Camp with PEAR with take place at the newly opened Youth Center at Miami Lakes East Park, 6073 Miami Lakes Drive East, and the YMCA will host its Winter Camp at the Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue. The camps will run Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., excluding December 24-25 and December 31-January 1, for children ages 5 to 15. For more information, contact Programs coordinator Kristina Labossiere via email at labossierek@miamilakes-fl.gov, or 305-698-9308.
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Ivonne Moton is American’s Teacher of the Year teachers. “Children love to be disciplined,” she said. “I teach my students to analyze each paragraph if they feel the tests are difficult. The key is how you teach them.” American’s NAF, Be Future Ready program, has become a successful model for other MiamiDade schools, Moton said. NAF is a national network of education, business and community leaders who work together to ensure high school students are college, career and future ready. Miami-Dade Public Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho recently recognized Moton and the NAF program at American during a School Board meeting. Moton said she prepares her students for internship jobs by first disciplining them, then teaching them to respect their older peers, speak articulately and dress well for job interviews. “I like to be the mediator between the children and their parents, and we teach them the word teamwork,” she said. “If there is a problem in school or on the job, we encourage them to work it out and don’t let it get out of hand.” Moton said most of her students heeded her advice and they went on to successful careers. “Some of my students are pharmacists, bailiffs, legal clerks, police and correctional officers,”
she said. “I see them in Publix and they say ‘remember me, Ms. Moton? Look where I am today thanks to you.’ That’s the legacy you want to leave with them. I want to take them from A to Z and beyond.” Moton was born in Germany, where her father was stationed in the military, and her family moved to Ohio when she was five-yearsold before relocating to Miami. She graduated from North Miami High and earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Leadership from St. Thomas University and Master’s Degree from Southeastern Nova University. Before pursuing a teaching career, she followed in her father’s footsteps and joined the U.S. Army, and she was honorably discharged from the military. She taught at Edison, Norland, Lake Stevens Middle before she landed at American High in 2000. Moton has to retire based on the Teacher’s Retirement System pension program, but she would love to be a substitute teacher, while also running her Children Please Read Program. “I am going to miss touching students’ lives,” she said. “I will always wonder how they are doing now that I am not here. I wish there were more teachers like me.”
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OLL participates in Give Miami Day for fundraising Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School (OLL) participated in its first Give Miami Day fundraising campaign, with hopes to raise some much needed funds for playground improvements. Thanks to the school community as well as church parishioners, the school raised $15,756 with 174 gifts in less than 24 hours. “Through the generosity of our school family and parishioners, we will be able to remodel our children’s playground and have a safe environment for them to play at our school,” commented Ricardo Briz, Our Lady of the Lakes principal. “Having parents, alumni and parishioners joining together to donate to our ‘Little Cheetah’s Playground’ is a living example of our school’s mission statement.” While donations could be received at any time over 24 hours, OLL offered some incentive prizes for gifts made at desig-
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Pace High Mission Club volunteers with Feeding South Florida Food Bank By Rene D. Basulto Special to The Miami Laker Students and teachers from Monsignor Edward Pace High School’s Mission Club helped change lives this Thanksgiving season by volunteering at the Feeding South Florida food bank on November 17. Ten Pace students and Pace religion teachers Dr. David Masters and Nelson Bonet sorted 7,498 pounds of food at Feeding South Florida’s food bank in Pembroke Park. The nearly four tons of food will be used to create 6,248 meals to feed families in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties in the coming weeks. Arelis Ferro, a Pace alumna from the Class of 1997 and Feeding South Florida’s Special
Events coordinator, invited the club and their moderators to volunteer. The Mission Club acted as one of the main contributors for Pace’s annual Tons of Love food drive, which concluded on November 20 with over a ton and a half of food donated. “These students have shown their devotion not only by attending this field trip, but also by sorting an additional 3,300 pounds of food at Pace,” said Bonet, one of the club’s moderators. “They are always willing to be of service.” The club collects clothes to donate year round and continues to collect food even after Tons of Love. Bonet says that in December, the club will be adopting a family for Christmas by collecting gifts for them, followed by a visit to take them out to lunch.
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Dominique Elden sets wedding date with Andrew Atchison in December Harry and Susana Elden of northwest Miami announced the engagement of their daughter, Dominique M. Elden, to Andrew J. “A.J.” Atchison, son of Irv and Sarah Atchison, formerly of Oakwood, Ohio, and now residing in North Port, Florida. The bride-elect is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and received her B.A. She then
attained her J.D. from the Florida State University College of Law and is current employed as a Miami-Dade Assistant State Attorney. The groom-elect received his B.A. from the University of Florida, his M.A. from the University of South Florida, and his J.D. from the Florida State University College of Law. He is
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HML hosts feeder pattern school showcase and performances on Dec. 1 On Tuesday, December 1, Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High School welcomed feeder pattern school students and their families to a new event called “Extravaganza of Possibilities 2015.” All schools in the HML feeder pattern showcased innovative and popular programs, academies and
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Miami Lakes Area Houses of Worship Elevate Church 6250 Miami Lakes Dr. East Telephone: 305-823-3888 Sunday Worship.........9:30, 11 & 12:30 Friday Youth Nights.....................7 PM
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 Special Need Service...............4:00 PM (Every fourth Sunday)
Sunrise Presbyterian Church 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 6425 Miami Lakeway North Telephone: 305-822-6999 Worship Service.........................10 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
St. Andrews Lutheran Church 575 W. 68 Street Telephone: 305-821-3622 Sunday service (English)........9:00 AM Sunday service (Spanish).....10:30 AM Bible School...............................11 AM
Faith Is The Victory Fellowship
Telephone: 954-435-1313 www.faithisthevictoryfellowship.com Sunday Service.....................10:30 AM (Cobb Theaters – 6711 Main Street) Theatre 17
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 14800 N.W. 67 Avenue Telephone: 305-821-7274 www.miamilakesumc.net Praise Band & Music.............9:40 AM Traditional Worship Service.10:00 AM Alive-Contemporary Service11:30 AM (Child care and children’s/youth Sunday School during both services.)
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 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
Palm Springs United Methodist Church
Iglesia Cristiana Reformada Vida Nueve
5700 W. 12 Avenue Telephone: 305-821-3232 Worship Service...................11:00 AM
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Hialeah Church of Christ Telephone 305-558-1060 (Temporary meeting location) Shula’s Hotel (Davis Cup Room) 6842 Main Street, Miami Lakes 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 Telephone 786-378-2356 Country Club Middle School 18305 N.W. 75 Place Sunday Service (Eng.)..10:30 AM
Victory Parrish Worship Center 16261 N.W. 57 Avenue Telephone: 786-428-0078 Sunday service....................10:00 AM Tuesday & Thursday..............7:00 PM Friday service.......................11:00 PM
Voice for Jesus Cobb Miami Lakes Theatre #11 6711 Main Street 305-818-0565 Sunday service......................10:00 AM Youth service.........................10:00 AM Children services...................10:45 AM (Nursery provided)
(Editor’s Note: All information provided by individual houses of worship. Confirm service times by telephone.
Congregational Church hosts two Community Conversations Miami Lakes Congregational Church is opening the Advent season by hosting two evening Community Conversations around two challenging realities in today’s everyday life – violence and human trafficking. On Wednesday, December 2, the first Conversation was led by Miami Lakes Police Town Commander Major George Perez and focused on violence. The discussion covered the forms violence takes, its root causes, how it is being addressed locally, and, what can the attendees do about it. On Wednesday, December 9, the second Conversation will focus on human trafficking. The discussion will be led by Victor Williams, Special Agent/Program Director of Homeland Security Investigations. The church is inviting the local community to attend the final Conversation. Miami Lakes Congregational Church is located at 6701 Miami Lakeway South across from Miami Lakes K-8.
Miami Lakes Congregational Church hosts a Thanksgiving Welcome Miami Lakes Congregational Church hosted a Thanksgiving celebration on November 14 for new arrivals in the United States. The 7th annual Refugree Children’s Thanksgiving Celebration was sponsored by Church World Service and supported by volunteers from Florida International University, Barry University and the University of Miami. The Miami Lakes campus provided music, space for soccer games, a bounce house, pony rides, hula-hoop competitions and a beanbag toss. Honored guests included families from Democratic Republic of Congo, Myanmar, Iraq, Venezuela, Cuba and Uganda. The event concluded with a Thanksgiving meal – Imperial rice, salad, plantains, a cake, and a blessing offered by Pastor Richard Sparrow. Each guest left with a turkey and a box filled with side dishes. The day was a reminder that the Thanksgiving holiday commemorates a feast shared by America’s indigenous people and refugees of a different sort centuries ago. hometown
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M.L. Congregational Church plans special Advent services Miami Lakes Congregational Church is hosting special service times during the Advent season. On Saturday, December 5 at noon, the church’s UCC Women’s Christmas Luncheon will take place at the home of Gail Ballweg. On Sunday, December 6, at 10:30 a.m. the Second Sunday of Advent Worship is scheduled with the theme being “peace.” Communion and reaffirmation of baptismal vows will also take place. Continuing on Wednesday December 9 at 7 p.m. the church will hold a community conversation on human trafficking. The Third Sunday of Advent Worship with the theme being “love” will
take place on Sunday, December 13 at 10:30 a.m. That same afternoon at 5:30 p.m. is the church’s concert series. The following day, Monday, December 14 at 7:30 p.m. is a Blue Christmas service. On the week of Christmas, Sunday, December 20, the Fourth Sunday of Advent Worship will take place with the theme being “joy.” On Christmas Eve a Family Christmas Eve Worship will take place at 5 p.m. and a Sacred Christmas Eve Worship Communion/Candle Lighting. Miami Lakes Congregational Church is located at 6701 Miami Lakeway South, across from Miami Lakes K-8 Center.
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For Sale. Mint condition 2BD/2BA, all large tile floors, updated counter and appliances. Screened patio overlooking wide lake. 24 hr. gated community. Walk to pool, club house with full amenities. 2 assigned park spaces in front. Credit report $45. Moors does background check $100. $1,600 month, 1st, last and security.Text date and time of showing w/ agent information. Call Debbie 305-788-5008.
For rent. 1,595 sq. ft., 2-master bedrooms, one on first floor, 2-huge walk-in closets, tile & wood floors, full kitchen appliances, washer/dryer in unit, central a/c, nice fenced in grass area and tiled patio with storage room. $1,700 month, 1st, last and security deposit, $50 credit check, $100 association background check, 24-hour gated & roving security. Call Debbie 305-788-5008.
Condo for sale. 3/2, 1,200 sq. ft., second floor. New kitchen and appliances, tile floors, high ceilings, almost new roof, just painted inside, front window new, full clubhouse facilities, olympic pool, basketball, racquetball and gym. Completely remodeled and walk to shopping centers, bus stops and school. Also close to I75, 826 and Dade and Broward. 24-hour gated and roving security. Low price, fax information for showing.Call Debbie 305-788-5008.
For Rent. Royal Oaks Plaza in the heart of Miami Lakes, office fully furnished. Was an attorney’s office. 3 conference rooms, computers, phones, desks, all ready set up to start your business. Close to 826 Dade and I-75 Broward. Centrally located.E-Z to show, text me yur R.E. info for appointment. Rental $3,750, first, last, 1 month security, proof of funds, credit check. Call Debbie 305-788-5008.
Townhouse has a few upgrades, 3 bedrooms have wood floors, tile in 2 bathrooms. Updated patio in front and in the back. Built 1981 with 1,687 sq. ft. New A/C and compressor. Roof a few years old. Accordian shutters. Formal dining room. Washer/dryer. Parking for 3 cars. 24 hour gated security. Tenants are month to month.Call Debbie 305-7885008.
Palm Springs North 2 bd/1ba home, completely remodeled, cute baby room, tile and wood floors, remodeled kitchen, new applilances, central A/C 5 years, huge screen patio, has footing for addition. Lot is 12,931 sq. ft. with room for a pool. Sprinkler system, rain gutters, on a cul-de-sac, plenty of parking. No assoc. fees. Built solid in 1968. Roof new after Wilma. Taxes $2,635. Call Debbie 305-788-5008.
Beautiful sunsets overlooking tranquil lake in Regal Sound. 4/3, 2, 960 sq. ft., true 2-car gar., spacious kit. wood cabinets, updated counter and breakfast area, lrg. fam. rm., lrg. den can be 5th bdrm., spectacular mstr. bth. w/roman tub overlooking lake, spacious master bedroom with his/hers walk-in closets, exterior protected with hurricane accordian shutters, crown molding, tile and wood floors. Located in prestigious Sunset Lakes community with a 5 star clubhouse. Call Debbie 305-788-5008..
Cute little single family home at an affordable price. 1,328 sq. ft. Tiled floors, full kitchen, dining room. Roof only few years new. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1-car garage. Has a closet can be a 3rd bedroom. 24 hr. security. Club house, Olympic size pool and child play area. Walk to school, school bus pick up inside. Close to I-75 and Dade and Broward. Built in 1987 on an oversize lot. Taxes $1,601. Call Debbie 305-788-
5008.
For rent. 2/2 villa townhouse. All tiled floors, washer/dryer in unit. Patio with storage room, full kitchen with granite counter tops, close to pool and guest parking, 24-hour gated section with full amenities, clubhouse, exercise room. Close to Dade and Broward. $1,700 month 1st, last and security, $50 per couple credit check, association per couple $100 for background check. Call Debbie 305-788-5008.
PSN lake and large salt water pool home. Jetski, waterski, or just fish and relax, perfect for BBQ and watcing the games. 4 bedrooms/2 baths, updated bathroom.Tax roll is wrong, lot is 9,885 sq. ft. overlooking wide lake. Real wood cabinets and granite counter and new top of line appliances. Stove is gas and owned, waterheater and dryer are gas and leased. A large storage room can be 5th bedroom with walk-in closet. Roof and central A/C replaced new after Wilma. All tile floors. EZ to show. Reduced. Very motivated. Reduced. Call Debbie 305-788-5008.
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Moors Townhouse 6477 N.W. 170 Lane Great 3 bedroom/2 bath townhouse, 1 story, new kitchen, freshly painted, tile floors. Asking $199,900.
Lakefront Townhouse For Sale 8555 Ardoch Road, Miami Lakes Fantastic 2/2 plus loft, excellent condition, 1 car garage, price reduced. Asking $329,900.
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Four bedroom, two bath, family room. Built 2007, 2,853 sq. ft. of living area, 8,625 sq.ft. lot size. Property needs some TLC. Make this one a new home for you this year. Call today!
Unincorporated area of Hialeah. 5705 N.W. 111 Terrace 4/2, corner lot, plus 1 car garage, family room, loaded with potential. Covered patio. Hurry! Reduced! Asking $299,000.
Silvercrest Lake Estates Spectacular lakefront home in exclusive Silvercrest in Miami Lakes. Beautiful 5 bedroom, 4 bsth home, gorgeous pool area, upgrades throughout. Contact Martha Toledo at 305-333-2767.
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Beautiful home in the west area of Hialeah. Kitchen and bathroom may need updating, bathroom does have custom closet space. Living room has a working fireplace. Nice backyard with pool and screened patio area. Entire house has shutters. Centralized location near elementary, middle & high schools. Close to Palmetto. Great neighborhood. $345,000. A2189216
1 story warehouse in Miami Lakes Business Park West. 1 loading dock with 12-foot high door. 4 assigned parking spaces plus common parking area. Built in 2001 with concrete roof. $300,000. A2203736.
Completely remodeled 2-story town house with huge bedrooms with one bathroom upstairs, and half bathroom downstairs. Private patio. Walking distance to Main Street, Shula’s Athletic Club, shopping and dining areas. Easy access to Palmetto Expressway. Community includes pools, tennis courts and 24-hour security. Maintenance includes water and insurance. $235,000. A2205448
Custom builder’s home on a corner lot, cul-de-sac street. Walk to schools, Publix, CVS and banks. Custom carpentry, built in cabinets and ceiling fans throughout. Large FL room off dining area leading to patio and custom pool/spa. Impact resistant windows throughout. Stainless BBQ and hood built into Chicago brick prep area. Natural gas powered water heater, pool heater and BBQ. New sprinkler system pumps for pool/spa and exercise swim jet. New main water line. Second fridge and new washer/dryer in garage. $479,000. A2153179
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2.58 acres of commercial land in the heart of Miami Lakes. RO-50 high density residential/office district (RU-4A). Property faces the (826) Palmetto Expressway, in between the Marriott Hotel and Bob Graham Education Center (elementary/middle school). Fantastic high traffic visability and exposure. $4,250,000. A2078773.
Great property in sought after Serenity Point in west Miami Lakes. Originally a 4/2. Currently used as a 3/2 with 2master bedrooms & sitting area. Can easily be converted back to 4/2 if needed. Property is in great shape. Covered patio, plenty of room for a pool. Storage shed and hurricane shutters. $335,000. A2155567
Great lakefront 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, office/den home on Lake Katharine. 1-car garage, extended master, updated bathrooms, impact windows and accordion shutters. This is a spacious home with a large family room overseeing the tranquil lake. This home is a must see. $445,000. A2180429
Amazing opportunity to own an exclusive lot in Lake Katharine. This home is over 2,700 sq. ft. with a 2nd story complete master suite including spacious bathroom and a lake view balcony. Addictional 3 bedrooms are located downstairs. This unique property boasts gorgeous and tranquil lake view with a large back Yard. Enough room for a pool and a boat. Definitely a must see. Amazing potential in the hands of the right buyer. $535,000. A2173502
Beautiful town home in Miami Lakes Loch Andrews. Facing a garden and a relaxing lake view. This unit has everything: Terrace, beautiful tile throughout, Granite counters in the kitchen, tankless water heater and more. Walking distance to restaurants and Miami Lakes Main Street. 24-hours notice. Easy to show. $297,995. A2111927.
Spectacular home with a unique indoor pool in the heart of Palm Springs Lakes. 3,553 sq. ft. of living space and 6,909 sq. ft. under A/C. Home features 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 4 bedrooms downstairs including master with Jacuzzi. 2nd master upstairs with Jacuzzi. 2 cabana bathrooms to the pool and bar area. Excellent home to entertain with surround sound, lighting, pool table, air hockey table, plenty of space to host, and 3 A/Cs. Room for boats, an RV and 10+ cars. $449,000. A2190949.
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