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MIAMI LAKES, FLORIDA
JULY 17, 2015
James Parker retires from 11-year career at Miami Lakes Ed.Ctr...See Page 17
Miami Lakes Summerfest Concert set for August 1 Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee invites the community to attend Summerfest 2015 for an evening of classical music starting at 8 p.m. on Saturday, August 1, at Miami Lakes United Methodist Church, 14800 N.W. 67 Avenue. The event is free and parking is available on the church property. Each year, Symphony of the Americas internationally renowned Summerfest hosts an international acclaimed foreign chamber orchestra joined by selected Symphony musicians for concerts throughout Florida and the Americas under the baton of Maestro James Brooks-Bruzzese. This summer, the Symphony is hosting Arpeggione Chamber Orchestra of Austria in a return engagement after their 2007 residency. Arpeggione Chamber Orches-
tra of Hohenems is known for its virtuosity and first rate soloists whose passion to perform music inspires all those who witness it. Arpeggione plays both classical and contemporary works. Musicians of the ensemble are from countries throughout Europe, bringing a diversity of traditions and an exciting freshness and complexity to its performances. Under the artistic direction of Professor Irakli Gogibedaschwili, during its 20-year history, the orchestra has performed more than 700 concerts in many parts of the world, including Europe, the USA, Central and South America, Brazil, Russia and Israel. For more information, contact Special Events and Committees coordinator Clarisell De Cardenas at decardenasc@miamilakes-fl. gov.
BGEC’s Daylin Garcia cited for educational contributions
ARPEGGIONE CHAMBER ORCHESTRA of Austria will be featured in the 2015 Summerfest Concert on August 1 at Miami Lakes United Methodist Church.
M. Lakes Fencing Club ends season
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY Mayor and County Commissioners recently honored Daylin Garcia, a PTSA board member for Bob Graham Education Center in Miami Lakes. During the June 30 County Commission meeting, District 13 County Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr., presented Garcia with a certificate of appreciation for her valuable contributions to the education community.
A Look Inside:
MIAMI LAKES FENCING CLUB enjoys a successful 2014-2015 season including honors won dur(See story on Page 16.) ing the recent Sunshine State Games.
n Miami Lakes overcomes state budget cuts to keep adult classes open..............................2
n News and Notes of interest from the Town of Miami Lakes. See pages.......................6 and 7
n Miami-Dade may increase rates for area special taxing districts.......................................10
n Bob Graham Education Center 8th graders tour five Florida universities..............19
n New owners open “The Bend,” a modern upscale version of former area lounge........5
n Main Street Players present Reefer Madness, The Musical starting on July 24.................10
n Pace High School students attend Notre Dame Vision Leadership Conference...........17
n Community Calendar, 11, School, sports and church news, 14-21, Classified ads.........21-23
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Despite budget cuts, Town continues adult classes By David L. Snelling The Miami Laker staff The adult satellite classes hosted by Miami-Dade Public Schools have been a part of Miami Lakes since 2003. But the program, which includes Tai Chi, Yoga, painting and arts and crafts, was placed on the state’s chopping block and left school and town officials scrambling for funding to resume the classes that have become popular among area senior citizens and people with disabilities. After the state’s Adults with Disabilities and Senior Citizens with Disabilities Grant funding was acutely cut from the budget, Miami Lakes is seeking private funding to keep the Hialeah Adult Education Center community classes operating through July, while town and school officials seek a permanent solution to underwrite the program when it returns from the break in
September. At a July 6 special meeting at Town Hall, Council members approved Mayor Michael Pizzi’s recommendation to seek private dollars to help run the program for the month of July, or he would write a personal check to cover the expenses if Miami Lakes can’t find any suitable donors. It would cost $2,500 to fund the classes for July according to Town Manager Alex Rey. Rey confirmed the classes were restarted on Monday, July 13. The mayor said School Board Chair Perla Tabares Hantman and Schools Superintended Alberto M. Carvalho are exploring a longterm solution for funding, while Miami Lakes looks for the money in the town’s budget for next year. Among the 188 participants in the classes at the Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 Montrose Road, about 60 percent of them are Miami Lakes resi-
dents, Rey said. He said the outside residents are from Hialeah and nearby unincorporated communities. Lawmakers said it’s unfair that town tax dollars pay for non-residents to take the classes and requested they should pay for the courses themselves. Rey said as part of the agreement with the School Board, the money used to fund the classes pay for all residents living in Miami-Dade, but Miami Lakes can charge people living in Broward County. “We can talk to Hialeah and the county and ask them to subsidize their residents,” Rey said. Rey said the $2,500 covers the instructors’ fees for a certain number of hours per week and miscellaneous costs on a monthly basis. The Adults with Disabilities program with the Department of Education Division of Vocational Rehabilitation was appropriated $750,000 for next year by the Florida Legislature, down from the annual amount of $10 million that was included in Governor Rick Scott’s recommended budget. The severe cut in funding left the adult community classes throughout the state of Florida in jeopardy. With far less money, Hialeah Adult Education Center principal Manny Gonzalez told Miami Lakes the classes were canceled beginning July 6. Councilmember Tony Lama said the program seems to be targeted each year for no apparent reason. “Each year, someone is trying to chip away at the classes little by little by cutting the funding for a program which is important to everyone,” he said. “It’s not only for seniors but adults with disabilities.” Vice Mayor Manny Cid said, “We want to make sure our seniors are taking care of, especially our disabled population.”
RESIDENTS are pictured taking Tai Chi classes at the Mary Collins Community Center.
Educational World Learning Center opens in Miami Lakes By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker staff Educational World Learning Center, the newest children’s learning center in the Miami Lakes area located at 16470 N.W. 59 Ave., is hosting a grand opening celebration and Open House on Saturday, July 25, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Registration is free until August 10. The celebration will include tours of the center, a fire truck visit, bounce house and music.The family friendly event kicks off the Educational World Learning Center’s first year serving local children. However, owner and founder Beatriz Zahlene brings over 12 years of experience in teaching. Zahlene was formerly a teacher and reading coach and has taught in public, charter, and private school settings. As a Reading Specialist, Zahlene set out to create a center with a love for reading and state of the art technology. Assistant director Sara Herrera brings an additional 23 years of
experience in Early Childhood Education and elementary school education. All teachers are FDLE background Level 2 screened. All staff are certified in First Aid and CPR and staff members have either Child Development Associate credential (CDA), and/or an associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree in Early Childhood Education. Educational World Learning Center cares for children beginning at age 1 up to Kindergarten and offers a free Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program (VPK), state of the art classrooms including smart boards, bilingual education and small class sizes. The center follows the Kaplan Early Learning Company base program curriculum. Breakfast, lunch and snacks are provided for students as well as after school programs such as karate, ballet, and hip-hop for an additional cost. The learning center’s mission is to capture the attention of children by motivating them in a way that they discover their abilities by doing hands-on exploration through technology, music, art, physical education, play-time and academic learning. In addition to academics, the learning center will provide summer camps, after-school programs including homework help and parent’s “date night” child care during weeknights. For more information on Educational World Learning Center, contact the center at 305822-8434 or visit www.educationalworld.net.
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County Property Appraiser invites residents to attend a one-on-one meeting July 30 Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser Pedro J. Garcia is inviting Miami Lakes residents to meet one-on-one with his staff to review their exemption status and have their questions or concerns addressed. The event is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 30, at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street. Attendees may qualify for additional benefits that could help reduce their taxes. As the guest speaker at the March Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon, Garcia said during his first stint as property appraiser from 2008 to 2012, he often had to give the mayor and county commissioners bad news about Miami-Dade’s estimates of taxable values. This year, he said it’s brighter. “This year, I should have some good news,” he said. The countywide taxable value for 2015 is $230,429,191,490, a 9.4 percent increase from 2014. “For the first time since 2007, every municipality in MiamiDade County has seen a value increase,” Garcia said in announcing the July 1 preliminary certification of taxable values for 2015. The taxable values allows the
taxing authorities, such as county government, municipal governments, the Miami-Dade School Boad and Children’s Trust, to commence the preparation for their budget for next year and adopt property tax rates. Among the cities that experienced the most significant value increase in 2015 were Sunny Isles Beach (16.7 percent), El Portal (15.4 percent), Key Biscayne (15.3 percent), Miami Beach (13.3 percent), Miami (13.1 percent), Surfside (12.4 percent) and Indian Creek (12.0 percent). Property values increases stemmed from new commercial and condos construction. Among Miami-Dade’s 36 cities, Miami Lakes is at No. 32 with a 4.5 percent increase ($2,691,096,427) in property values from 2014. The Notice of Proposed Property Taxes (TRIM Notice) will be mailed out by August 24, which will provide property owners with detailed property tax and exemption benefits information. For more information on the Dade County Property Appraiser’s Outreach Events, contact Robert Rodriguez at (305) 375-4789.
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Council OKs committee request for FDLE probe By David L. Snelling The Miami Laker staff The Miami Lakes Town Council has asked the state’s top law enforcement agency to conduct an independent investigation on a hit-in-run accident involving the mayor, who briefly left the scene after he crashed his car into an oak tree. At a July 1 special meeting,
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lowed the proper protocol and the mayor was cooperative during the traffic accident investigation, which is ongoing. Some Miami Lakes residents took exception to the way the police handled the accident case, indicating the mayor used his political power to shun the citation and a breathalyzer test. Despite being advised by the town attorney to recuse himself from the meeting, Pizzi chose to chair a portion of the meeting involving public comments following which he turned the gavel over to Vice Mayor Manny Cid. “I have nothing to hide,� he said. “But if my colleagues want to vote for an investigation, go right ahead.� Some residents said the request for an FDLE investigation was politically motivated; others questioned why Pizzi ran from the scene and to a friend’s house for treatment with a fire station and hospital nearby. Increasing their concerns was the WFOR Channel 4 news report by Gary Nelson, who questioned Pizzi during the town’s hurricane preparedness event at Costco. Pizzi told Nelson he had no recollection of dining at Cancun Grill before the accident albeit the restaurant’s manager saying he was there. Pizzi claimed he was at Town Hall meeting with constituents. Councilmember Ceasar Mestre, who called the special meeting, said the investigation request was not a political attack on the mayor. “There were too many inconsis-
tencies in this story,� said Mestre, a former police officer. “Why did you leave the scene? Why did you run? Enough people in this town deserve an answer.� Councilmember Nelson Rodriguez, a Coral Gables firefighter, said when motorists are involved in a traffic accident they must remain at the scene. “Was the mayor injured or hurt bad and a fire station was near,� Rodriguez said. “That was a concern for me.� Councilmember Tim Daubert said Miami-Dade Police Director J.D. Patterson told him he didn’t mind an FDLE investigation after meeting with him about his department’s investigation into Pizzi’s accident. “I believe, myself, nor the residents wouldn’t trust his department,� said Daubert, who was a military policeman and a certified traffic accident investigator by Northwestern University. “He [Patterson] said it’s fine with him of having another law enforcement agency to investigate what happened at that accident.� Some residents say the request for a probe was a lack of faith in the town’s police department. “It’s an absolute disgrace to question the integrity of our police officers for political reasons,� Pizzi said before he left the meeting. But Councilmember Frank Mingo suggested otherwise. “We want to make sure we have the answers,� he said. “We’re not questioning the police because they did everything they could do.�
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‘The Bend’ becomes modern day upscale version of former area lounge
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By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker staff It seems fitting that the restoration of a former classic hotspot, Our Place Lounge and Liquors at 6844 N.W. 169 Street just north of Miami Lakes, would fall into the laps of former patrons and current architects to be transformed into The Bend Lounge. The renovation of this laid back classic was the brainchild of Mauricio Lacayo and Orlando Lamas, affectionately known by their staff and regulars as Mo and Landy, who frequented the original “Our Place Lounge” in their youth. Lacayo and Lamas, both architects and partners for their architecture and design firm, Fortis Lamas Architects, and construction company, Three County Construction, reinvigorated the formerly derelict bar with their talents in design and love for modernized bars with roots in tradition. The Bend Lounge opened in February and was named after the big bend on the Palmetto that sits right behind the lounge. Since its opening, the lounge has already been named as Best Bar, West, by the Miami New Times as part of a reader-voted award. The Bend’s appeal for those young and young at heart seems to be a running motif throughout the lounge’s design and menu. The renovations, aimed to breathe new life into a neighborhood classic, give no impression of kitschy throwbacks and instead artfully cultivates nostalgia through impeccable design. The wood paneling and vinyl armrests on the bar combined with local craft beer and youthful crowd together create a harmony of old and new. Even the music playing overhead runs the gamut between the 70’s American rock
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News and Notes from the Town of Miami Lakes Town offers Archery program for kids and adults Boating safety courses set for Miami Lakes announced the addition of Archery to the calendar of fall recreation programs. Archery will be available for children, 7 yo 15 years of age, on
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July and August in M. Lakes Boaters of all levels can take watercraft safety education courses from one of the most experienced experts in Miami Lakes. The Town of Miami Lakes and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary are hosting the Boating Safety Education courses for the remainder of July and August, on Saturdays at the Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82nd Avenue. From 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on August 22, boaters will learn about “Suddenly in Command,” a 4-hour boating safety primer, which demonstrates the basics in case of an emergency, such as when a captain becomes incapacitated or falls overboard, or someone purchased a new boat and steps aboard for the first time. From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July
25 and August 29, boaters can learn about “Boating Safety,” including knowledge needed to obtain a Florida’s boaters identification card, knowing boating law, safety equipment, safe boating tips, navigation and boating problems. The “Suddenly in Command” course is $10 per person and the “Boating Safety” class is $30 per person. The classes are taught by experienced and knowledgeable instructors committed to the highest standards of the U.S. Coast Guard. For more information or to register for these classes, please Edward Zaret by email at a0700609@gmail.com or at 305586-3564.
Neighborhood Improvement Committee schedules Public Forum for Wed., August 5 Miami Lakes Neighborhood Improvement Committee (NIC) will hold a Community Forum at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, August 5, inside the Council chambers at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street. The meeting will include a presentation of the Town’s new mobile app “Lakes Life,” and will also serve as the kickoff for Lake Quality Awareness Month. Information will be provided on the best management practices to maintain the cleanliness of lakes, and community service opportuni-
ties for high school students. This is the third year the Town is celebrating August as Lake Quality Awareness Month. The designation was established by the NIC in order to raise awareness about the quality of lakes in Miami Lakes, and to recognize the important role the lakes play in the Town’s public image and recreational life. For more information, contact Clarisell De Cardenas at decardenasc@miamilakes-fl.gov, or 305364-6100.
Miami Lakes Rocks! auditions planned for August 7 and 8 Miami Lakes Youth Activities Task Force announced the 6th Annual Miami Lakes Rocks! Music Festival will take place on Saturday, September 19, at Optimist Park, 6411 N.W.. 162 Street. The popular event was created to provide an avenue of artistic expression for town youth and to promote cultural and community spirit. Auditions are open for college age and younger artists from 7 to 9
p.m. on Friday, August 7, and from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 8, at the Mary Collins Community Center, 15150 N.W. 82 Avenue. Bands of all genres are encouraged to participate. To sign up for an audition timeslot, or to get more information about the auditions, the music festival, or sponsorship opportunities, contact Leisure Services manager Katya Lysak at lysakk@miamilakesfl.gov, or call 305-698-9308.
SAT prep classes set for August 10-14 Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board announced itis offering free SAT Prep classes for students entering their junior and senior year of high school. The free program is open to Miami Lakes residents, is limited to 20 students, and provided on a first come, first served basis. The final session will be held
from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on August 10-14, at Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main Street. All interested students must register. Send an email to Jackie Calzadilla at calzadillaj@miamilakes-fl.gov with the student’s name, phone number, address, school, grade, along with a copy of photo ID.
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News and Notes from the Town of Miami Lakes Miami Lakes launches new app – ‘Lakes Life Mobile’ Have you ever driven over a pot hole, or walked over a broken sidewalk and wanted to report it, but just didn’t have the time? “Lakes Life Mobile” now enables residents to submit service requests such as pot holes and sidewalk damage right from their phone. Simply take a picture and the app will find the location. The request is immediately routed to the appropriate department, and the person submitting the item will be notified the instant it is received and resolved. Residents can also sign up to receive event reminders and traffic and weather alerts. This new award-winning mobile app, proposed by Councilmember Tony Lama, can be used on all Apple and Android products. With the app, the town looks to boost citizen interaction, improve efficiency, and help increase response times for resident and business requests. “This initiative is about transparency, accountability, and better communication with our residents,” said Lama. “As a council member, it allows me to better understand where we are doing well and what areas need improvements. For example, an increased number of requests from
a particular park will help us reevaluate how we are delivering services. Is it an issue with a contractor? Are we understaffed? Should we augment services? This provides us tremendous oversight.” With 90 percent of the population toting a cell phone, and more than half using a smartphone, the phone is quickest way to connect. “We also need to be aware of the changing demographics,” Lama said. “Millennials will soon have a tremendous amount of buying power. We want to attract them to Miami Lakes by providing them channels of engagement they don’t get in other municipalities.” “Lakes Life” also allows users to access the Town of Miami Lakes Marketplace, a tool for residents and visitors to discover the many services locally-owned businesses provide which makes Miami Lakes a special community with a “hometown” feel. “Lakes Life” users can also access the Town’s online business director, track the Town’s Moover busses in real-time, and much more. For more information about the app, visit www.LakesLifeMobile. com for downloading instruction and a video tutorial of the apps many features.
Watch orders can protect property Summertime was meant for traveling but if residents are concerned about leaving their home unattended, they can worry no more. Issuing a Watch Order with local police is a simple way to help residents achieve peace of mine while they are enjoying their vacation. Call the Miami Lakes Police Department located in Town Hall and provide address, vacation dates and emergency contact information. Officers on duty will patrol the area and keep an eye on the residences. For more information, or to issue a Watch Order, contact the Police Department at 305-8274020.
Town has online registration opportunity for residents to sign up for recreation classes Now is time for residents to create their online registration account to make it easier to sign up for Miami Lakes’ recreation programs. The Town offers the easier online only registration process in place of the onsite registration. Visit www.miamilakes-fl.gov/ parkres to create a login to view and register for the over 40 programs offered by the Town for all ages and skill levels. Online registration for Fall classes will begin in August,
including youth ballet, jazz, martial arts classes, archery, adult painting and Spanish classes. Registration begins as follows: • Youth Programs – August 17 at 6 p.m. • Adult and Senior Program – August 18 at 6 p.m. • Specialty Programs (Just Run, Archery, and Smart Start) – August 19 at 6 p.m. For help with creating an account, contact Mayra Duarte at duartem@miamilakes-fl.gov, or 305-556-0771.
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, July 16, 5:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Town Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 21, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Economic Development Committee Meeting Thursday, July 23, 5:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Planning & Zoning Board Meeting Tuesday, July 28, 6:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Public Safety Committee Meeting Tuesday, July 28, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Youth Activities Task Force Wednesday, August 5, 7:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Neighborhood Improvement Committee Wednesday, August 5, 7:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.
Senior citizen field trips set for Marlins baseball games Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee is offering free field trips to Miami Marlins games once a month on Thursdays for residents 55 years and above. The bus departs from Town Hall, 6601 Main Street and guests should arrive two hours before game time. ID is required to show proof of age. Space is limited. Reserve seating on the bus one week in advance of each of the field trip
dates by contacting Special Events and Committees coordinator Clarisell De Cardenas at decardenasc@miamilakes-fl.gov, or 305364-6100. The upcoming games include: Thursday, July 30, Marlins vs. Nationals, 7:10 p.m. Thursday, August 27, Marlins vs. Pirates, 7:10 p.m. Thursday, September 24, Marlins vs. Phillies, 7:10 p.m.
Cultural Affairs Committee Meeting Thursday, August 6, 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 July 10, 2015 at Miami Lakes, Fl. Majorie Tejeda-Castillo, Town Clerk
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Boy Scout Troop 660 invites new members on Tuesdays Scoutmaster Robert Beguiristain of Boy Scout Troop 660 welcomes new boy scouts who are 11 years old or at least 10 years old and have finished the fifth grade. The troop meets every Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at The Miami Lakes United Methodist Church, 14800 Ludlam Road, in Miami Lakes. The Boy Scouts of America is one of the nation’s largest and most prominent values-based youth development organizations. The BSA provides a program for young people that builds characPOOL EQUIP.
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ilies thanks to the coordinated effort by those who wanted to feed hungry families. Diaz directed traffic, while passing out corn and tomatoes and greeted many of the families that were waiting in line. “Farm Share does a wonderful job with these food distribution events,” Diaz said at the event. “This means a lot to the families in our communities.” Garcia was also on hand to pass out food, as his volunteering work to feed needy families reflected one of his goals as a state senator, as well as Avila, who ordered pizza for all the volunteers. Town Councilmember Frank Mingo was also unloading boxes of fresh food and fresh corn. “This is a great for the Town of Miami Lakes,” Mingo said. “It’s great to see everyone pull together to help out our residents.”
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Main Street Players present Reefer Madness, The Musical starting July 24 The Main Street Players present Reefer Madness, The Musical from July 24 to August 9 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m., at the Main Street Playhouse, 6766 Main Street. This campy musical comedy, under the direction of Vanessa Elise, takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the hysteria caused when clean-cut kids fall prey to marijua-
na, leading them on a hysterical downward spiral filled with evil jazz music, sex and violence. The musical features lyrics by Kevin Murphy and music by Dan Studney. Reefer Madness is a satire of the 1936 American exploitation film of the same name. The 1936 film (originally titled Tell Your Children) was financed by a church group, who intended it to be shown to parents
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as a morality tale warning them about the dangers of marijuana use. The film gained cult status in the 1970s among marijuana smokers, however, who found it unintentionally comedic. The musical version opened at the Hudson Theatre in Los Angeles, California, in 1998 and enjoyed a brief Off-Broadway run in September of 2001. A Showtime film based on the musical was made for TV in 2005. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and $18 for students. For tickets and information contact the theatre at 305-558-3737 or visit www.mainstreetplayers.com.
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Miami-Dade may increase rates for special taxing districts in local area Due to a flawed accounting system that led to under billing for special taxing districts administered by Miami-Dade, Miami Lakes and Palm Springs North are among the many cities and unincorporated areas that may face rate increases next year to offset $2 million for security guard gate, lighting and public works services. Among the 1,068 special taxing districts administered in 2016, 234 of them could see a hike. Last month, county commissioners called town hall meetings in their respective districts to explain the rate increases to their
constituents in a prelude to a public hearing at County Hall, where Mayor Carlos Gimenez apologized for the mix up and said an initial audit discovered the financial gap after the former director of the taxing-district division was removed and the agency was reorganized. The rate increases will generate an additional $4.3 million in 2016, which is 35 percent more than the $11.9 million that residents in the special taxing districts would owe without the new fees, the mayor said. The possible rate increases for Miami Lakes include two special
taxing districts for guard gate services – Miami Lakes Section One, which is south of N.W. 154 Street, west of Montrose and Balgowan roads, north of Glencairn Terrace, and east of N.W. 87th Avenue; and Royal Oaks Section One, south of N.W. 169 Terrace, west of N.W. 82 Avenue, north of N.W. 160 Street and east of N.W. 87 Avenue. The possible rate increases for Miami Lakes and PSN may be modest, about $36 for the average property. County commissioners will have a final vote on the proposed rate increases in September.
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Miami Lakes Branch Library programs for July Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs are available for the public during July: Summer Reading Program: This year’s program runs from now to August 1. No matter your age, all are eligible for a chance to win a fabulous prize. Just read or listen to a book, attend a library program or download and listen to an eBook for a minimum of two hours a week. Visit the branch to pick up an entry form with the official contest rules. The program is made possible with the support of the Miami Dolphins Foundation and the Friends of the MiamiDade Public Library. For Children and Families: Every Hero Has A Story: What’s Your Super Power? – Children will learn about real life everyday heros and what makes them special. Limited to 25 participants and best for ages 7-12. Meets at 11 a.m. on Thursdays, July and 30. Home Depot Kid’s Workshop – A hands-on workshop where participants can learn to create and build something for their home with easy to use tools and materials. What you make, you keep! Registration is required for ages 612 and programing limited to 25 participants. Program made possible by the Miami Lakes Home Depot at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 23. Build-A-Coaster – Explore the basics of physics, energy, force, friction and electricity in an applied, thrilling way as you learn how engineers build roller coasters and power cities. Program made possible by the Town of Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board for ages 7-12 at 3 p.m. on
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Saturday, July 18. Saturday Matinee at the Library - A family friendly film, “Up,” will be shown at 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 25. For Teens: Tween Book Club – A children’s book club for ages 8-12 that meets once a month to discuss the chosen book. This month’s title is “39 Clues: Maze of Bones” by Rick Riodan. Meets at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 25. Unmasked! Matinee - Teen Club presents a series of films celebrating heroes, real or fictional for ages 13-19 years at 3 p.m. on Wednesdays. The schedule includes “The Avengers” on July 15, “Final Fantasy: Advent Children” on July 22, and “Justice League: Flashpoint Paradox” on July 29. Teen Club - Teens meet to play video games, watch anime, draw or discuss books at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28.
For Adults: Escape the Ordinary with Arts and Crafts - Make extraordinary art with ordinary materials. Registration required for ages 18 years and up at 1 p.m. on Monday, July 20. Book Discussion Group - This month’s title is “The Fort” by Bernard Cornwell at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21. Congressman Mario DiazBalart’s Outreach – A member of Rep. Diaz-Balart’s staff will visit the library to discuss federal issues or any problem a constituent may have with a federal agency from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 22. 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.
MIAMI LAKES BRANCH LIBRARY’S Jessica Iglesias holds a Lemur from Madagascar during the recent wildlife show. The photo was not correctly identified in the July 3 issue.
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Popular local restaurant, The Ranch House, has new owners By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker staff Russell and Nick Govey, a father and son duo have partnered to take ownership of The Ranch House, located at 1548 West 84 Street in the Palm Springs Lake Plaza just south of Miami Lakes. The Ranch House has long been a staple restaurant stop for locals and in addition to the American, comfort-food style cuisine it is known for serving and will continue to serve, under the new ownership guests can expect an expanded menu and upgraded quality. The Goveys are currently working on introducing a craft beer program and have introduced appetizers in addition to their breakfast, lunch and dinner menus. The Ranch House, which is a
hybrid between a diner and restaurant, has been open since 1977 and is known as the “original” ranch house. While the originality of the restaurant will stay in tact, small changes will continue to improve upon the original design. Speciality menu items are a host of steak and seafood dishes. The Ranch House now also offers over 80 different beers and a dozen wines. “It’s nice to have that customer base that has been coming here for years and we hope to continue serving them while expanding the menu for new guests,” said Nick Govey. For more information visit The Ranch House Restaurant Co. online on Facebook or call 305821-8200.
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Meeting & Class Calendar The Town of Miami Lakes, homeowners associations, professional and volunteer groups have scheduled meetings and classes during July and early August:
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Veterans Committee July 16 5:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center Town Council Meeting July 21 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center Economic Devel. Com. July 23 5:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center Planning/Zoning Board July 28 6:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center Public Safety Committee July 28 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center Youth Activities T.F. August 5 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center Neighborhood Improvement Committee August 5 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center Cultural Affairs August 6 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center (The following classes are free for Miami Lakes residents) Tai Chi M/TW/Th 9:00 am MCCC Yoga (for adults) M/W 7:30 am MCCC Yoga (for adults - Fee) T/Th 7:30 am MCCC Line Dancing Tu/Th 11:30 am MCCC Painting I & II Fri. 9 am/12:30 pm MCCC Spanish for Adults M/T/W/T 6:00 pm MCCC Dominoes T/W/Th/Fri 6:00 pm RACC Table Tennis Tues./Thurs. 7:00 pm RACC Jazzercize (fee) M/Tu/W/Th 5:30 pm RACC
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Miami Lakes Clubs, Professional & Volunteer Groups
M.L. Garden Club July 27 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 M.L. Toastmasters 1st/3rd Tues.7:00 pm ML Educational Center 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 basketball team’s off-season features camps, university tourneys
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Optimist Club sets baseball/softball signup in August The Miami Lakes Optimist Club will be holding registration for the 2015 Fall baseball and softball season from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., on consecutive Saturdays, August 8, 15 and 22, at Miami Lakes Middle School, 6425 Miami Lakeway North. The Optimist Club welcomes returning and new players to play in an exciting season. New players must bring a copy of their birth certificates to the registration, which costs $145 per person. Only cash and checks are accepted. The Optimist Club is asking for more volunteers and coaches to participate in the baseball and softball season. Sponsors are also welcome. For more information, call Baseball Commissioner Luis Rojas at 305-505-5475 or Miami Lakes Optimist Club president Jim Hamilton at 305-216-9615.
By Rene D. Basulto Special to The Miami Laker Even coming off of their highly successful 2014-2015 season where they went all the way to the regional finals, Monsignor Edward Pace High School’s boys basketball team has stayed busy in the summer with trips to universities across the Southeast and the basketball Spartan Boot Camp in June. All of this summer activity is common for the Spartans, according to their head coach Anthony Serro. He explained that the camps and university tournaments allowed for off-season adjustments after the graduation of key players and for new players to get acclimated to their team. The Spartans basketball team was invited for the second straight year to a camp held by Stetson University in DeLand, Florida. After touring the Stetson campus and having several of its players take part in an elite camp, the team played in a weekend-long tourna-
ment, winning several games against teams from high schools across the Southeastern United States. After returning home, the team began running two weeks of the basketball Spartan Boot Camp for campers ages 6 through 15. Pace coaches and the players themselves taught campers and led them through fun basketball activities, ending each day with a prayer of “Our Father” and chanting “Family!” together. The camp, now in its fourth year, has always attracted many passionate young campers. “I’ve never seen a group of kids who wanted to play as much as these campers these past two weeks,” said Serro. The Spartans hit the road again for a camp at the University of South Carolina from June 13-14. On the drive up, they stopped at the University of North Florida to get a campus tour and meet with the UNF basketball coaching staff. At USC, the team won numerous games in a tournament stacked
with elite high school teams invited by the university. The final destination for the players was Gainesville for an invite-only camp at the University of Florida. The Spartans learned about the history of the two-time NCAA National Champion Gators before playing in their last tournament of the summer. The Spartans ran wild on other high school teams, making it all the way to the tournament finals for their best performance of the off-season. The Spartan players say they have already seen the fruits of their summer labor pay off. “Everyone on the team is getting time to shine,” said Pace junior Zackery Alvarez. “We’re playing more as a team.” After all of this hard work, Serro says that he expects his 2015-2016 team to have another great season and lead the state of Florida in scoring for a third straight year.
Goleman student receives 4th annual Coach Rick Quintanilla scholarship Darnell Flucker, a student at Barbara Goleman Senior High School, was named recipient of the Coach Rick Quintanilla Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to football players who not only play well on the field, but also show honor, courage and
commitment. In the face of adversity, Flucker pressed on and continued attending practices all the while coping with his mother’s illness, a blood clot in her lung. “We are so proud to hand out the 4th Annual Coach Rick Scholarship award, and this year it went to a young man that exemplifies what this award is all about,” said Coach John Murillo, father of the late Rick Quintanilla. “Today, Darnell’s mom is doing much bet-
ter. I truly believe Darnell Flucker will go on to do something special in the world and honor the legacy of Rick Quintanilla.” Flucker will be reporting to Webber International University this fall where he will continue his studies and go on to play football. For those interested in contributing to the scholarship, contact Coach John Murrillo at 305975-8963.
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Shula’s Athletic Club holds free nutrition classes open to the public every Tuesday Shula’s Athletic Club’s Thrive Program is hosting an hour long on-going nutritional coaching series with a foundational belief: Don’t diet. The nutritional series, which
takes place every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and is free to the community, focuses on losing weight, experiencing and maintaining life-long diet changes, and to introduce simple, realistic improvements to
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PALM SPRINGS NORTH LITTLE GIANTS 8-and-under baseball team won the Hammocks Alliance Tournament. It was the team’s second championship this Summer. The Little Giants won the South Florida All-Star Alliance Summer tournament in West Kendall in late June. The team finished the regular season 11-1 and a tournament record of 16-3, for an overall performance of 27 wins and only four loses. Next season, the Little Giants will be moving to a new league and division. The younger kids on the team will stay down in 8-and-under, while the older kids will move up to 9-and-under-kid-pitch in the Premier Travel League. Raul Billini, the Little Giants coach, is a Miami Lakes resident.
Miami Lakes junior golfer Laura Lou wins Jack Nicklaus age 13-15 tourney LAURA LOU, a junior member at Shula’s Golf Club, recently won the Jack Nicklaus Junior Golf Event in the age 13-15 category with rouds of 85 and 78. Last April, Lou won the 5th Annual Honda Classic Junior Par 3 Challenge, played at Palm Beach Par 3 Course. Lou’s father, Cesar Lou, said “Laura has worked very hard on her irons and short game which she honed each afternoon on The Championship Senator Course at Shula’s Golf Club.”
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Miami Lakes Fencing Club rates in Sunshine State Games The Miami Lakes Fencing Club features competitors who practice three days a week at Miami Lakes Methodist Church, 14800 Ludlam Road. The group recently competed in the Sunshine State Games in West Palm Beach, where head coach and trainer Javier Andino and assistant coach Gary Cardenas led their team to a good rating for overall performance during the tournament. “Our youngest club member is 9 years old and our most senior is over 70,” Cardenas. “We are a competitive club and have traveled throughout Florida for tournaments. We have even been to Puerto Rico and El Salvador to compete in international events. “Next year, we are targeting to make it to one of the National tournaments that are held throughout the United States by the U.S. Fencing Association, which is the governing body for the sport in the U.S.” One of the group’s brightest young stars is Alex Cardenas, Gary Cardenas’ son, who has been focused on epee as his primary weapon and has been winning medals consistently over the past three years. This past year, he turned 13 and was able to compete in open events, which are comprised of fencers of all ages (above 13) and skill levels. “He is currently focusing on obtaining his first national ranking in epee,” Cardenas said. Fencers are rated in one of 6
categories which are A, B, C, D, E, and U, with U unclassified and A being the highest rating attainable. “I am primarily focused on epee and gained my E rating in 2014, but I also actively practice and compete in foil and saber as well. I am classified as U in those weapons, but have won medals in all three weapons in unrated events,” Alex Cardenas said. “We are one of a few pairs of parentchild fencers in the South Florida area, so it's a unique sport in the fact that it offers an opportunity for both parent and child to train and compete alongside and sometimes against each other. You won't find that in baseball, football and soccer.” The Miami Lakes Fencing Club hosts five tournaments a year in Miami Lakes with the next one scheduled for Sunday, October 18 and Sunday, November 22 at the Roberto Alonso Community Center at Royal Oaks Park, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue. Last year, the first event drew almost 100 fencers from throughout Florida, as well as some that traveled in from Puerto Rico and Columbia. Coach Andino is a certified member of the U.S. Fencing Coaches Association and has competed on the national team for his home country of Honduras. The Miami Lakes Fencing Club practices on Monday, Tuesday and Fridays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the church.
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Did You Know? Fio Marquez’ random acts of kindness! By Amanda Berengeur Special to The Miami Laker The thought of a stranger passing out thank-you cards for people simply being themselves is pleasantly out of the ordinary, but for 23-year-old Miami Lakes resident Fiorella Marquez, random acts of kindness like this are just stepping stones on her journey towards making positive impacts on peoples lives. Marquez, known affectionately as Fio, has a degree in psychology and is currently working on her second degree in sociology. Fueled by her deep passion for knowledge and helping others, Marquez has dedicated herself to the mission of boosting confidence and self-worth. Whether it be a child of eight-years-old or an adult of 30, Marquez aims to make a difference in peoples lives. Along with her full time schooling, Marquez has managed to build an online community focused on the betterment of oneself through their own eyes. Her goal is to be that shoulder you can lean on, that voice of wisdom that reminds you that though tough times may come, there is a light at the end of every tunnel. Why is Marquez so dedicated to her cause? It wasn’t long ago that she was made to believe she had no purpose in life. Struggling with depression, Marquez was teased and harassed by those who she believed to be closest to her. On her website, FioEffect.com, she recounts her hardships in detail. For almost a year she would
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Monsignor Pace High School students attend Notre Dame Vision Leadership Conference By Rene D. Basulto Special to The Miami Laker Eight students from Monsignor Edward Pace High School became the next set of future Spartan leaders to attend Notre Dame Vision, a Catholic leadership conference for high school students held at the esteemed Notre Dame University in Indiana from June 15-19. Sofia Lama, Amy Velez, Chris Velez, Tristan Luzod, Matthew Schaffer, Joshua Felipe, Ruben Masters, and Nathan Bonet were the fifth group in as many years to be sent by Pace to the conference. They were chaperoned by Pace theology teachers Patricia Stout and Nelson Bonet, who accompanied the group on their long journey and met with them for breakfast every morning in the Notre Dame dining halls. For five days, the group spent their time with their fellow attendees living in the university’s dorm rooms and being mentored by Notre Dame undergraduates. As part of Notre Dame Vision, the group and nearly 100 other high school students from across the country took part in workshops and group discussions, performed skits and musicals, and received lectures from national-known speakers to strengthen both their
leadership skills and their relationship with God. Attendees also celebrated mass in the university’s famed Basilica of the Sacred Heart. Though Pace High has sent students to Notre Dame Vision for five consecutive years, this was the first time that incoming freshmen took the trip. Ruben Masters and Nathan Bonet, sons of Pace theology teachers Dr. David Masters and Nelson Bonet, surprised their parents by asking if they could attend the conference of their own volition. While these two students are already a part of the Pace family, Notre Dame Vision also let them grow closer to their future upperclassmen, forging bonds that will last throughout their four years at high school. One of these upperclassmen was Matthew Schaffer, a Pace sophomore, who says he joined the program since it seemed like it would be an interesting new experience. He enjoyed the conference’s very social environment most of all and found himself deeply affected by the religious experience. “I know more about God and my relationship with him because of this program,” said Schaffer.
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James Parker retires after 11-year tenure at M. Lakes Education Center By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker staff Longtime Miami Lakes Educational Center (MLEC) principal, James V. Parker, announced the 2014-2015 school year would be his last full year as principal, having previously enrolled in the education system’s Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) which named his last working day in February 2016. A new principal has not yet been announced. Parker, a principal known for his approachable attitude and annual head-shavings when the students accomplish their consistent “A” school grade, is a man with high hopes and expectations for a school that has received seven consecutive “A” grades. When asked whether the school can continue to improve he says yes without missing a beat. “This school is a very, very good school,” said Parker. “But it can become a great school with continued improvement.” Parker has been a large part of that continuous improvement during his 11 year tenure at MLEC, steering the helm that has seen academic growth in grading and programs despite increasingly difficult standards. However, high standards are commonplace in Parker’s life. Apart from education, Parker’s career in the military for surgical technology and his work in graduate school to earn his Master’s Degree in Health Occupation
POPULAR M.L.E.C. PRINCIPAL JAMES V. PARKER Medicine, speak to an innate and accomplishments and I’ll miss the self-imposed rigor, one that has energy of a learning environdriven Parker to his current leader- ment,” said a solemn Parker. He ship role. At long last, Parker is pauses, lost in thought, surrounded ready to have new adventures after by awards, photographs, and yearaccomplishing much in the way of books that reflect a decade of fulteaching and leading. He hopes to fillment. “I want to thank the explore his nation with his wife, administration, faculty, and staff now having the opportunity to for their support, encouragement and advice during my tenure from travel. Despite a path leading to new the very bottom of my heart.” In his parting words of wisdom chapters, Parker expresses a bitter sweetness about his retirement. Parker said, addressing his school, “I will miss my job. I will miss “Keep that MLEC team spirit. And the interaction with students and never forget that the students are staff. I’ll miss hearing about the most important focus.”
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In Memoriam:
Ellen Frances Pease, 72 Former Miami Lakes resident, Ellen Frances Pease, 72, passed away peacefully at her home in Hiawassee, Georgia, on Friday July 3, surrounded by her loving family. Pease was born on December 15, 1942 in Ellenville, N.Y., daughter of the late Martin Braterman and late Molly Windreich Braterman, and stepdaughter of the late Eleanor Braterman. Pease began her career as an English teacher at Miami Beach High and continued as a Guidance Counselor, ultimately retiring from Palm Springs North Elementary School. Pease’s natural compassion and interest in people made her the confidant of many, and strangers quickly became friends. Pease and her husband, Louis, were long-time residents of Miami Lakes and members of Temple Beth Emet in Pembroke Pines. Pease remained active in Hiawassee over the years, volunteering with the town’s County Chamber of Commerce. Surviving Pease are her loving husband and best friend of 48
ELLEN FRANCES PEASE years, Dr. Louis Edwin Pease of Hiawassee, daughter and son-inlaw, Meredith and Mica Maddry of Atlanta, sisters Linda Ruth Braterman and Patricia Kearns of Lewis, Delaware, and Laurel Wilson of Scarsdale, N.Y., and numerous relatives and friends. Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville, Georgia, is in charge of arrangements. Loved ones are welcome to sign the family guest book and send condolences online at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com.
Barbara Goleman’s Fine Arts Dept. showcases ‘Arts Under the Stars’ The Fine Arts Department at Barbara Goleman Senior High School held a Fine Arts Showcase, “Arts Under the Stars” on May 12, for students, faculty and staff. The showcase consisted of musical performances, dramatic skits, live anime caricatures, on-the-spot painting and ceramic productions, student art exhibitions student poster giveaways and a firstever murals unveiling. The event, sponsored and led by art teacher and Fine Arts Department head Charles Humes, along with the participation of teachers Rick Rothal, Zachary Chambers, and Jeanette Galup, had a large turnout. This was the first event of its kind to feature the artistic talents of students at Goleman. In addition to the various art activities and productions taking place, two mural unveilings were held in the hallways of the fine arts building. One mural was created by Michael Ruiz del-Vixo and the other by students Carlos Abad, Matthew Bradley and Joshua Diaz.
STUDENTS present their murals at an unveiling during Barbara Goleman High School’s Fine Arts Showcase.
St. Thomas University’s Sardiñas Art Gallery features paintings by Blanca Daw There is a burst of color on the walls of the Sardiñas Art Gallery at St. Thomas University. Color, Color and Color, a collection of paintings by Blanca Daw, is now on exhibit at the Sardiñas Art Gallery, the gallery named in honor of St. Thomas University’s beloved late Father Jorge Sardiñas, the architect of the University’s Chapel of Saint Anthony and former art professor at St. Thomas. Born in Argentina and trained as an architect, Blanca Daw creates dramatic poetic visions using bold, strong blocks of colors. The chromatic elements of her paintings combined with strong, definitive shapes tend to stop the view-
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er and grab attention. “The rich palette creates an emotional impact,” explained Sardiñas Gallery Director and Curator Gail Casale. “The paintings are clean, arranged, and detailed with harmonious shapes and complex areas of color.” Daw has exhibited throughout the United States and her pieces are showing in private collections throughout the world. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of artwork is used to support the Sardiñas Art Gallery. The Sardiñas Gallery features works from the University’s private collection, as well as traveling exhibits from local, national and international artists.
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Pace principal Ana Garcia’s family’s Journey of Faith By Rene D. Basulto Special to The Miami Laker On May 9, Bryan Garcia was ordained into the priesthood by Archbishop Thomas Wenski in a ceremony held at St. Mary Cathedral. For Father Bryan, it was the culmination of years of service towards Christ and the beginning of an even deeper relationship with God and his community. Like many Catholics, Father Bryan’s faith was nurtured at Catholic schools as he graduated from Immaculate Conception School in Hialeah in 2002 and Monsignor Edward Pace High School in Miami Gardens in 2006. However, Father Bryan and his family’s ties to Catholic education run even deeper. He was particularly blessed to have his parents as principals at both Immaculate and Pace. His mother, Ana Garcia, is the principal of Pace High School, a position she has held since 2004. Ana Garcia is a product of Catholic education and a Pace alumna herself from the Class of 1980. His father, Eddy Garcia, also graduated from Pace in 1980. He is currently the principal of St. Louis Covenant School in Pinecrest, where he started in 2013. Before he was the principal of Immaculate Conception School in Hialeah for 13 years. The Garcias’ influence on their children’s faith is immeasurable, especially for Father Bryan.
“My parents and grandparents were always great examples of faith and trust in God even in the face of difficulties in their lives,” said Father Bryan. “When I decided to enter seminary formation towards the priesthood, they were nothing but supportive of me and my decision to answer the Lord's call to serve him and his people.” Father Bryan says that while he gets more questions from his family now about theology and morality, he is still just “Bryan” to them. He said, “As my brother Steven often reminds me: ‘You may be ‘Father’ to everyone else. But for me, you will always be ‘brother’ first.” His siblings have also given back to the community through their faith. His older sister Jenise Garcia-Subveri, who graduated from Immaculate in 1999 and Pace in 2003, worked as a teacher at both Immaculate and St. Agnes Academy in Key Biscayne. His younger brother Steven graduated from Immaculate in 2006 and Pace in 2010. It was at Pace that he began serving as a Eucharistic minister, which he continues to do today. It’s only fitting that the day after his ordination was Mother’s Day, when Father Bryan celebrated his first ever mass at his home parish and school as a child, Immaculate Conception Church. The entire Garcia family was in attendance. He is now the parochial vicar at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Coral Springs.
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Bob Graham Education Center eighth graders visit five Florida universities Fifty Bob Graham Education Center (BGEC) eighth graders visited five Florida universities in early June. As members of BGEC's innovative after school club, The COUP (College Offers Unlimited Possibilities), the scholars learned the value of exploring colleges and careers in order to
make more informed decisions later in life. This was the second annual COUP College Road Trip, which visits University of Central Florida (Orlando), University of Florida (Gainesville), Florida State University (Tallahassee), University of South Florida
(Tampa), and Florida Gulf Coast University (Fort Myers) to have a variety of college experiences over a three-day period. The trip included guided campus visits, admissions presentations, dining hall meals, and residence hall tours.
BOB GRAHAM EDUCATION CENTER students are pictured around the University of Florida’s seal on their annual college road trip.
FATHER BRYAN GARCIA gives his first blessing to his parents, Ana and Eddy Garcia, after his ordination into the priesthood on May 9. (Photo courtesy of Tom Tracy and Marlene Quaroni of the Florida Catholic.)
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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 Sunday School (all ages)........9:00 AM Worship.................................10:00 AM Spanish Worship...................11:30 AM
The Church of the Epiphany 15650 Miami Lakeway North Telephone: 305-558-3961 www.episcopalmiamilakes.com Sunday Eucharist........................10 AM Children’s Sunday School..........10 AM Adult Bible Study.......................11 AM Misa en Espanol...................12:15 PM 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
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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
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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
By Christy Piña Special to The Miami Laker A group of missionaries from the organization Amor en Acción (Love in Action), made their way to Haiti on June 17 for a 12-day mission trip in Môle St. Nicolas, a small town in the northwestern part of Haiti. Five missionaries including Brittani Garcia, Christy Piña, Jonas Erthal, Joaquin Pannunzio, and Paulina Rios were accompanied by mission leaders Raquel Lauture and Pace Campus Minister Andres Novela. The organization planned to run a summer camp for the local children. Camp days in Môle St. Nicolas were spent teaching almost 200 children different lessons from the Bible, providing meals, and playing outdoor games. Each missionary was assigned one classroom and had at least one young adult leader from the town assisting them. The group Amor En Acción (Love in Action) stayed true to its moniker by creating a safe learning environment fueled by love. “This year’s summer mission to Haiti was moving, eye-opening, and a manifestation of the universal language of love” said Rios. “Oftentimes people believe that mission trips mostly impact the people that are visited however, mission trips impact the missionaries almost as much, if not more, than the people they visit.” “The mission to Haiti was a complete success as well as an incredibly humbling experience.
THE CHILDREN of Môle St. Nicolas, Haiti, gather together for worship with former Pace students and missionaries as part of a 12-day summer camp hosted by the organization Amor en Acción. (Photo by Christy Piña) The community members of Môle Saint Nicolas were very welcoming while cooperating with us in order to ensure that the summer camp would be an amazing week for the children” said Erthal. Returning missionaries were
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Gus Machado pledges $5 million to St. Thomas’ Business School building St. Thomas University announced that prominent businessman and philanthropist Gus Machado recently pledged $5 million to the university, the single largest gift to date for the Catholic school, that would provide the cornerstone of the construction funding for the new state-of-the art School of Business building. St. Thomas alumnus and trustee and business executive Jorge Rico helped jumpstart the university’s ambitious project with a $1 million pledge. The school will recognize Machado for his contribution and business leadership by naming the new building Gus Machado School of Business at St. Thomas University. For more than 30 years, Machado has been a recognized entrepreneur, successful executive and philanthropist in the South Florida community. A former member of St. Thomas University’s Board of Trustees, Machado came to the United States from Cuba in 1949 and attended military school in North Carolina. A visionary businessman, he owned a series of car dealerships until he acquired his first franchise in 1982, Gus Machado Buick. Today, he is president of Gus Machado Ford and continues to lead his company to multi-city success. Machado, and his wife Lilliam, are a major force in Florida philanthropy, supporting many charitable organizations. “Supporting our future business leaders means the world to me,” said Machado. “Being able to
make that happen at St. Thomas University, a university that has a reputation for providing an excellent educational experience and developing the next generation of ethical business leaders – is an opportunity I am very pleased to be a part of.” The 21st century facility will house the institutes of Global Entrepreneurship, Cybersecurity Management, Trade and Logistics
Teen driving class at Miami Dade College on July 31
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Miami Dade College’s (MDC) School of Justice will offer the Advanced Teen Safety Driving Program on Friday, July 31, at North Campus, 11380 N.W. 27 Avenue. The course, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., will give students the tools to handle the complex situations that driving in a crowded urban environment can present. Open to drivers 16-21 years old with at least six months of driving experience, will include classroom training for vehicle dynamics, presenting distracted and impaired driving, and vehicle safety. All instructors are current or retired law enforcement officers certified by the State of Florida. Classes are limited to 20 students with a Florida-issue driver’s license. Cost is $150 per student and includes all materials and a vehicle to practice. To reserve a spot or for more information, contact Lisa Guinovart at 305-237-8012.
well as other business programs. Interactive Smart Classrooms with specialized software, audience response technology, networking and audio and visual capabilities, as well as a Trading Room, a Global Conference Auditorium, the Student Business Incubator, and a Communications and Media Lab, are among other innovative spaces. GUS MACHADO SPEAKS AT ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY.
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