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Miami Lakes Middle School adorns entrance with 50th anniversary mural By David L. Snelling The Miami Laker staff To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Miami Lakes, a group of art students and their teacher at Miami Lakes Middle School created a mural reminiscent of the 1960s when the area
was an area of cow pastures and an immense dairy farm. The giant-sized painting adorns the school’s wall at 6425 Miami Lakeway North near the students pick-up, drop-off point, creating an image to reflect the many academics, magnet programs, sports
and elective courses the school has to offer to students. But in the mural, the cows are portraying the students and teachers. “It shows the community what we have to offer in courses filled
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Miami Lakes Veterans Day Parade steps off November 10 The 34th annual Miami Lakes Veterans Day Parade will take place on Sunday, November 10, beginning promptly at 10 a.m. The parade will begin at the corner of Bull Run Road and Ludlam Road (N.W. 67 Avenue) and will head south on Ludlam Road. There will be two main specta-
tor grandstands – one on Miami Lakes Drive and Ludlam Road, and the other on Miami Lakes Drive and Miami Lakeway South. All participants will assemble between 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. along Bull Run Road, north of Main Street. Parade participants will
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OLL Fashion Show a big hit
MIAMI LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL art students created a giant mural on the entrace to the school commemorating the 50th anniversary of Miami Lakes.
OUR LADY OF THE LAKES Catholic School’s annual Fashion Show fundraiser featured a theme of “Let’s Rock and Roll.” In the “Let’s Hand Jive” segment, student models were (from left) Hailey Hernandez, Olivia Linares, Victoria Miret, Chloe Sarduy and Elise Cueli. (See story and photo on Page 11.)
Construction begins on new M. Lakes Fire Rescue Station
RENDERING of the new Miami Lakes West Fire Rescue Station #64 as provided by the team of Alleguez Architecture, Inc. Groundbreaking for the new facility was held on October 29 just south of Miami Lakes Drive on N.W. 77 Court. (See story on Page 2.)
A Look Inside:
n The Graham Companies announces Main Street Banner artwork contest for kids............5
n Main Street Players issue audition call for Next Fall in November.................................6
n Christina Zamorano opens Selah Skin Studio at Windmill Gate Shopping Center..............9
n News and Notes of interest from the Town of Miami Lakes See Pages.......................6 and 7
n Miami Lakes Eye Care Center celebrates 25 years of service to community...............8
n Bob Gaham Education Center PTSA allocates 30K to aid teacher budgets..................18
n Miami Lakes K-8 Center receives Monarch Waystation Certification.........................20
n Community Calendar, 13, School, sports and church news, 16-23; Classified ads.........24-27
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Vietnam vet, Lakes volunteer, Major Charles James named Vets Parade Grand Marshall
Veterans Day ceremony scheduled immediately following the parade
Miami Lakes’ Veterans Day Parade committee announced the selection of Major Charles James to serve as the Grand Marshall for the 33rd annual Veterans Day Parade scheduled for November 10. James is a native of Texas where he played both football and baseball in high school and attended college on a baseball scholarship. After he received his B.S. degree in biology from Texas Southern University, he was sworn in as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. He completed more than 20 years of military service which included two tours of duty in Vietnam where he served as a medical administrator. In addition to serving in Vietnam, James served in several Army hospital during his military career. Following several promotions,
include Mayor Wayne Slaton and the Town Council, bands from local high schools, and JROTC’s, local sports clubs, a variety of scouting units, and many more. Major Charles James has been selected to lead the parade as Grand Marshall. Immediately following the parade, a special ceremony will be
James attained the rank of Major and ended his active duty career as a member of the Army Surgeon General’s office team at the Pentagon where it was his responsibility to answer Congressional inquiries for the White House, members of the Senate and the House of Representatives. Among other honors received while on active duty, James earned the Meritorious Service Medal and the Bronze Star. He has continued to support his country by serving as a JROTC instructor in the Miami-Dade Public Schools system for 20 years. He also volunteered to serve on the Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs committee and is a board member of the Main Street Players. A part-time model and actor, James is married to the former Jacqueline Culver.
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By Cristina Armand Public Information Officer Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department Special to The Miami Laker After years of waiting, the Miami Lakes West Fire Rescue Station #64 is one step closer to reality as Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and Miami-Dade County officials joined with members of the Miami Lake Town Council for a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, October 29. The new station will be located just south of Miami Lakes Drive on N.W. 77 Court. Once completed, Station #64 will be a two-story 13,512-square-foot facility. The triple-bay station will accommodate up to 12 firefighters and will include a bunker gear room, storage space, a work area, offices, dining room, day room, study room, exercise room, telecommunications room, and an office for a
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Battalion Chief. The state-of-the-art station is designed by the team of Alleguez Architecture, Inc. The principal architect on the project is Ana Alleguez and Orlando Milian will be the project manager. The team at GEC Associates, led by Luis Enrique, will oversee construction of the station. Harold Sanchez and Joe Gonzalez will be in charge of the daily operations for GEC Associates. Station #64 will also be the second Miami-Dade Fire Rescue station to receive the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver Certification. In order to meet LEED certification, the station needed to meet the following credits: • Sustainable sites – Minimize the impact on existing ecosystems and water resources. • Water efficiency – Reduce potable water consumption inside the station and out by using water more smartly. • Energy and Atmosphere – Use innovative strategies to reduce the energy performance in the facility. One example is using motion-censored lights that turn on when someone walks into a room. • Materials and Resources –
Use sustainable building materials and reduce waste. • Indoor Environmental Quality – Promote better indoor air quality and access to daylight and views. The new station will help to increase service and improve response time and efficiency. This will allow Miami-Dade Fire Rescue to continue to provide for the health, safety and welfare of Miami Lakes residents and the surrounding communities. For the past three years, Station #64 has been housed in temporary quarters at the intersection of N.W. 82 Avenue and Commerce Way in Miami Lakes Business Park West. When Miami-Dade first sought land to build a permanent fire station to achieve a better response time for emergencies on the west side of Miami Lakes, the late former Miami Lakes Vice Mayor Roberto Alonso discovered some vacant land that belonged to the Florida Department of Transportation near Miami Lakes Drive and N.W. 77 Court. In working with Miami Lakes and county officials, the state agency turned over the land to Miami-Dade with the stipulation that the county could only erect a fire station on the site.
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50th anniversary mural a work of art by MLM kids (Continued from Page 1) with a diverse culture and different colors to describe the atmosphere at the school,” said art teacher Irene Albalat. The mural mirrors the learning and recreation ambiance of the students’ everyday life that helped the school earn an A for five consecutive years. In the painting, the cows are learning language arts, reading books in the library, taking computer and math courses, playing musical instruments such as the saxophone and bass drum for the marching band, playing tennis and
basketball, cheerleading and a cow student painting a beautiful portrait of the Mona Lisa Cow. The mural also reflects Miami Lakes Middle School’s Law Studies Magnet Program, as the cows are portraying the judge, lawyers and the jury. Nora Bueno, the school’s assistant principal, said the administration wanted to come up with the perfect painting that best describes Miami Lakes and its rich history. Bueno has been a Miami Lakes resident for years and some of the school’s administrators grew up near the area and they love to rem-
inisce about the cow pastures and diary farm before The Graham Companies started developing Miami Lakes into a community in 1962. Miami Lakes became a city in 2000. “I remember the cows were running in the streets,” she said. “We had to explain to the students that Miami Lakes and the cow pastures have everything to do with
our school. And since the school is celebrating its 40th anniversary in the Spring, we wanted to do something extra special for both occasions.” Bueno said Albalat and her students started painting the mural last April and put the finishing touches on it in early October. They chose the location near the pick-up, drop-off point for par-
ents to see. Bueno said the painting gave the art students a more relaxed activity. “With the rigorous studies, it was a break for students and the way to show how important our elective courses are at the school,” she said.
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Town hosts Domino tourney Nov. 15 Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee is hosting a Domino Tournament at 6 p.m. on Friday, November 15. The Double-Nine tournament, sponsored by Ambert Medical Care Center, will be held at the Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue. “South Florida has a rich history of some of the best domino games in the world,” said Vice Mayor Manny Cid. “From
Maximo Gomez Park (Domino Park) in Shenandoah, and now Miami Lakes, playing dominoes is a fun and challenging way to bring our community together.” Registration begins at 6 p.m. For more information, contact Special Events and Committees coordinator Clarisell De Cardenas via email at decardenasc@miamilakes-fl.gov, or at 305-364-6100.
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Artwork sought for Main Street Banner contest The Graham Companies is inviting Miami Lakes children as well as students from area schools to participate in an art contest where up to 26 winners’ artwork will be showcased down Main Street on light pole banners. The theme is: What I Love About Miami Lakes! “Our goal is to have the children from our community create a piece of artwork to showcase why our town is so special for all residents and visitors to enjoy,” said Andrea G. Rechichi of The Graham Companies. “And what better way to do this than through the eyes of the future leaders of the community.” 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 Miami Lakes private schools. Artwork is to be submitted for judging on or before December 11. Winners will be notified by January 7, 2014, and will be printed in the January 17, 2014 issue of The Miami Laker. Winners’ artwork will then be printed on banners which will be hung along Main Street and will be on display through April 2014. Entry form and flyer for the Main Street Banner Art Contest can be found online at www.miamilakes.com.
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Town workshop focuses on budgeting and state lobbying During an October 30 workshop at Miami Lakes Town Hall, councilmembers discussed the second phase of implementing a mechanism to closely evaluate and monitor the town’s expenditures, and selecting a lobbyist for Tallahassee. Councilmembers discussed
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2015-2016. Cid said the goal is to show residents not only what services they are receiving for their money but how efficiently and effectively the town is providing them. The workshop consisted of a presentation by the town manager on the town’s internal expansion of
Main St. Players audition call for Next Fall The Main Street Players theatre group has scheduled an audition call for the 2010 Tony-nominated Next Fall, the first production at the Main Street Playhouse in 2014 opening on February 7 and running to March 2. The show will be directed by Artistic Director Robert Coppel. Audition dates are Sunday and Monday, November 10-11, from 7 to 10 p.m., at the Main Street Playhouse, 6766 Main Street. Callbacks are set for Tuesday, November 12, from 7 to 10 p.m. Rehearsals start on November 18. Audition participants are asked
to prepare a 1-2 minute monologue and be prepared to read from the script. The character breakdown: Adam (40/45), a substitute teacher who dreamed of being a successful writer. A hypochondriac, an atheist...must have good comic timing. Luke (25/30), an aspiring actor, in a relationship in Adam. A devout Christian with a sensitive soul, but not out to his family. Butch (50’s), a successful business man who lives in Tallahassee. He is charming and charismatic, but definitely set in his ways and a
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Town hosts Thanksgiving shoe drive Nov. 9 The Town of Miami Lakes has partnered with Loving Soles in an effort to collect shoes for the needy in time for the Thanksgiving Holiday. The local charity dedicated to providing shoes to Miami's homeless, founded by Tony Garcia, Dr. Daryl Gershbein, Dr. John and Ileana McGoohan's teenage children, will donate gently worn shoes to Camillus House and Catholic Charities. The shoe drive is scheduled for
10 a.m. on Saturday, November 9, at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street. Miami Lakes residents are invited to join town officials by bringing their gently worn shoes to Town Hall. Adult sizes will be donated to Camillus House and shoes for children will be donated to Catholic Charities. Monetary donations will also be accepted and will go toward the purchase of shoes. "The work Loving Soles does for the community tackles issues
of basic human dignity. We overlook what a decent pair of shoes can do to help someone get ahead," said Councilmember Tony Lama. "A decent pair of shoes for a child to wear to school or for an adult to wear to a job interview can truly make an impact." For information on donating shoes before November 9, contact Clarisell De Cardenas via email at decardenasc@miamilakes-fl.gov, or at 305-364-6100.
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They include: • How does Miami Lakes intend to collectively represent the interests of the town in Tallahassee? • What roles will councilmembers play? Is there some logical way to distribute the tasks amongst lawmakers based on their individual skill sets? • For resident engagement, former U.S. Senator Bob Graham suggested that Miami Lakes should consider resident lobbying due to its effectiveness, and he would assist in training. How can the town incorporate this idea? • Does the town find dollars to put out an RFP and hire an outside firm? • Does Miami Lakes consider a combination of approaches? Lama said he believes it is worth discussing whether Miami Lakes believes the selection of a lobbyist, regardless of dollar amount, should reside with the entire council. In August, lawmakers terminated the contract for lobbyist Becker-Poliakoff following the arrest of suspended Mayor Michael Pizzi on public corruption charges, who recommended the firm earlier this year. Attorney Richard Candia who worked with the Becker-Poliakoff law firm cooperated with FBI agents in a string that brought down Pizzi for allegedly pocketing money from a phony company that facilitates federal grant money. The town didn’t budget any funds for the current fiscal year.
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Manny Cid named vice chair of FLC Growth Committee Miami Lakes Vice Mayor Manny Cid attended his first
Police Review Committee recommends staying with Miami-Dade Police Dept. Following an extensive study and research process to determine if Miami Lakes is ready to start its own police department from scratch, the town’s Police Review Committee recommended the city should stay with Miami-Dade County for patrol and specialized services for the time being. The committee released its report at the October 8 regular Town Council meeting, where councilmembers unanimously supported the recommendation. The group included chairman Miguel Anchia, Councilmembers Ceasar Mestre, Tony Lama and Frank Mingo, former Councilmember Nelson Hernandez, Medley Mayor Robert Martell, and citizens Michael Alvarez, Phillip Bidart, Sergio Diez, Jorge Llanes, Rafael Nazario, John Rodriguez and Tony Sanchez. Earlier this year, the committee conducted an independent, unbiased and objective review of the town’s police contract with Miami Lakes, identifying the best scenario for the town. The committee members have a background in law enforcement, both as administrators and patrol officers, attorneys and police union representative. In addition, Town Manager Alex Rey, former Miami Lakes police commander Major Richard Amion and then-Lieutenant Gene Dieppa also gave their input during the study. The group compared the town’s police budget to other small cities that have their own police departments and discovered it would
cost Miami Lakes a lot of money to start its own law enforcement unit. Miami Lakes’ police budget for the previous year was estimated at $6.3 million and increased to $6.8 million for 2013-2014. In the police contract, the town owns 28 vehicles, two motorcycles, six bikes, 10 cameras, 12 desktop computers, six laser radars, two radars and six fixed radars. The agreement also includes the salaries and fringe benefits of the 49-member-detached unit. If Miami Lakes created its own police department, the town’s resources would be limited, which are needed to run a law enforcement unit 24-hours a day, 365 days a year. The committee recommended that town staff negotiate a new contract and increase the staffing numbers of patrol officers. Town has a low crime rate In a related development, the South Florida Business Journal, on September 27, published a study at Esri in which they ranked 79 ZIP codes in Miami-Dade County based on a total crime index, with total crime indexes ranging from 515 to 29. The average index across the county is 100, meaning that areas that index higher than 100 are more likely than average to have crime. Miami Lakes ZIP codes 33014, 33016 and 33018 ranked among the lowest in the county with total crime indexes of 68, 78, and 81 respectively.
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FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES’ Growth Management and Economic Development Committee includes (from left) Lakeland Commissioner Phillip Walker (committee chair), Miami Lakes Vice Mayor Manny Cid (committee vice chair), and Miami Springs Councilman Jaime Petralanda (committee member).
Florida League of Cities Growth Management and Economic Development Committee meeting on September 20. The committee addresses policies specific to municipal concerns with community redevelopment, economic development, special districts, foreclosures and affordable housing, as well as charter schools and growth management. The meeting focused on priority issues including Municipal Charter Schools, small business economic development, small city community development through Block Grants, and the 2015 scheduled sunset of the Enterprise Zone Program. “Our committee’s main focus is on legislative issues that would have any affect on municipal governance,” said Cid. “This is all about local decision making.”
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:
Neighborhood Improvement Committee Tuesday, November 5, 7:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Youth Activities Task Force Wednesday, November 6, 7:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Cultural Affairs Committee Meeting Thursday, November 7, 7:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Town Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, November 12, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, FL Elderly Affairs Committee Meeting Wednesday, November 13, 8:30 AM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Public Safety Committee Monday, November 25, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, FL Economic Development Committee Tuesday, November 26, 5:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. In accordance with the provisions of F. S. Section 286.0105, should any person seek to appeal any decision made by the Council with respect to any matter considered at these meetings, such person will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made; which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special 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 Committee meetings. This Notice dated October 25, 2013 at Miami Lakes, Fl. Majorie Tejeda-Castillo, Town Clerk
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29th annual Festival of Lights scheduled for November 30 on Main Street’s two blocks The annual “Festival of Lights” on Main Street, now in its 29th consecutive year, is a family tradition among residents of Miami Lakes, and spreading to surrounding cities in South Florida. The event is scheduled along the two blocks of Downtown Miami Lakes on Saturday, November 30, starting at 6 p.m. The event is free and features three stages and entertainment through 10 p.m. On the Center Stage, Radio Disney will be hosting starting at 6 p.m. with games, music and more. The Snow’s Stage will feature holiday live music starting at 7:30 p.m. with Miami Lakes musician Andres Lasaga, followed by Rhythm & Pitch’s jazz combo and big band. The Main Stage, just west of Ludlam Road, will feature the lighting ceremony at 7 p.m. with
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Miami Lakes Women’s Event Zamorano opens Selah Skin Care Studio Owner Christina Zamorano cel- Dade County to grow a business opening, Selah Skin Studio will scheduled for November 9 at ebrated the grand opening of her and raise a family. Our economy honor all first time clients with a new spa, Selah Skin Studio, on depends heavily on the ingenuity $20 discount off of their first body Limelight Shop on Main St. Wednesday, October 16, located at and determination of our small or facial treatment. The studio will The annual Miami Lakes Women’s Event has been scheduled for 6 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, November 9, at the Limelight Shop, 6709 Main Street. The indoor event is open to the general public and admission is free. The main theme is “Fashion and Beauty” with makeup tips “before and after” applications, followed by the “Little Princess” on stage parade at 7:30 p.m. and a women’s fashion show at 9 p.m. Visitors will be treated to complimentary appetizers and more as they visit “Table Boutiques” with a variety of merchants’ products and services. Winners of the “Raffle Giveaways” will be announced every hour including spa and massage treatments, detox cleansing, skin care products, quality fragrances, vitamins and energy supplements, fitness and workout tips.
The “Little Princess” on stage parade is for girls between the ages of 2 and 10. It is not a pageant and all participants are winners as they wear their “favorite princess outfit” or favorite “I feel like a princess” dress and parade to the applause of the crowd. The parade is coordinated by Sabrina Sosa and her team at The Bridal Runner. The event is sponsored by the Main Street Merchants and The Graham Companies. In addition to Sosa, the event committee includes Marisol Rivas of The Crexent Business Center, fashion show coordinator Vanessa Tello and public relations director Chanel Prada. Vendor table applications and “Little Princess” applications are available at ChanelPradaEvents@ Yahoo.com or by calling 786-4999247.
Zonta’s Fall Flea Market set for Saturday, November 9 The Zonta Club of Miami Lakes is hosting its annual Fall Flea Market on Saturday, November 9. Vendors, large and small, are invited to participate. The event is scheduled from 8 a.m. to noon, rain or shine, in the parking lot on the southwest corner of Main Street and Ludlam Road (bordering New Barn Road). The Flea Market is hosted by The Graham Companies. Vendors can reserve two parking spaces for only $35. Proceeds from the Flea Market will assist the Zonta Club in supporting the advancement of women and girls
locally and globally. Vendors must bring their own tables, chairs, and any other needed supplies. This year, vendors may also sell food items at their tables. The Zonta Club has arranged for a truck from His House Children’s Home to take any unsold and unwanted items as donations at the end of the event. For space reservations or more information, visit www.zontamiamilakes.com. Vendors may pay for their space reservations via Pay Pal on the website.
16415 N.W. 67 Avenue in the Windmill Gate Shopping Center. After seven years of building loyal and engaged clientele, Zamorano, a skin care specialist, is opening her first store front in Miami Lakes. The spa offers a more natural, holistic approach to healthy skin. Selah Skin Studio focuses on helping their clients achieve maximum results by educating them on natural, holistic treatments and products available to those who do not wish to undergo more invasive treatments. Employing four professionals, the spa offers a variety of skin treatments including anti-aging facials, organic peels, diamond dermabrasion, acne recovery programs, anti-cellulite body treatments, full body detox wraps, custom tailored massages and make-up. After Zamorano’s 17 year career of office management positions, she decided on a new direction and entered the serenity of the treatment room and serving others. “I found myself coming across many stories of women from teens to adults, struggling to understand their skin’s behavior and how to address it," said Zamorano. "I realized most people were taking the wrong approach and using the wrong products. I also found that many people were only treating the skin topically and not embracing a more holistic approach to treatment. This is how holistic skin care became my passion. “Miami Lakes is a great destination for small businesses to excel,” said Vice Mayor Manny Cid at the grand opening event. “It is the best known town in Miami-
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DR. DAVID C. MAI and his wife Ana, owners of the new podiatry office Lakes Foot and Ankle Specialists in Cypress Village, are eager to create a family-friendly atmosphere at their practice, having first-hand experience with their own children (from left) Briana, Payten, Jessyn, Ava, and Adam. Mai found that in opening his own practice, he could control not only how much time he could devote to family, but also create an atmosphere that would make his patients feel like part of an extended family as well. "It can be hard to get in touch with your physician, whereas I readily give patients my cell phone number," said Mai. "I'm trying to make a change in the way medicine is done, with that perception of a stuffy office.” The office seeks to cater to families, while keeping true to Mai's values through the people which make day-to-day operations possible. Mai's office manager is his wife, Ana, and the rest of his staff is made up of relatives. The practice is fully equipped and will also offer a surgical suite for minor procedures to be done in-house. All other surgical procedures will be done by Mai at the Miami Lakes Surgery Center where he has operated since 2008. The office will be a one-stop-
shop for all podiatry care. Pharmaceutical needs will also be available at the neighboring Pharmacy Care Center. Unlike many podiatrist practices, Lakes Foot and Ankle Specialists cover the scope of bony issues of the foot, ankle and lower extremities up to the knees and soft tissue up to the hips. Mai specializes in trauma and reconstruction of the foot and ankle. The field of podiatry often overlaps with diabetic care, sports medicine, pediatric care, geriatric care, vascular and neurological medicine. Appointments for after November 4 can already be made by visiting the office at 7407 Miami Lakes Drive, by calling 305-827-0712, or by visiting www.maifoot.com. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays, and 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays, Fridays, and alternating Saturdays.
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Our Lady of the Lakes annual Miami Lakes Branch Library Fashion Show attracts over schedules November events Miami Lakes Branch Library Tuesday, November 19. 600 enthusiastic attendees has the following public programs Congressman Mario DiazOur Lady of the Lakes Catholic School’s 17th annual Children’s Fashion Show and luncheon was a stylist fundraising success. The show was held on October 19 at the Doubletree Miami Airport Convention Center and featured 125 student models from prekindergarten through eighth grade, and drew more than 600 guests. The fashion show is the largest fundraiser for the first half of the school year. The money raised goes towards the “Lend-a-Hand Scholarship Program” that provides tuition assistant to families in need and the educational needs of the school. This year’s theme was “Let’s Rock and Roll” and students performed to a variety of music while walking the runway. The music and dance, choreographed by Teresita Miranda of Miranda Productions, showcased the students’ special talents. The event’s
MC was Lauren Pastrana, news reporter for WFOR/CBS 4 News Miami. School administrators expressed their thanks to the Fashion Show executive committee, the class representatives, the backstage helpers and the people that help before and during the event, and to the talented students and their families for their patience, commitment and enthusiasm. The event’s grand sponsor was Jackie Ohh...Events. Diamond sponsors included Femlife Healthcare for Women, MercedesBenz of Pembroke Pines, Mr. and Mrs. Reinaldo and Alina Hernandez, Oliva Cigar Company, and Simply HealthCare. The clothes modeled by students were provided by Dillard’s of Pembroke Lakes Mall, Tutti Bambini, Zayas Bridal and Quincañera, and Zayas Men’s Shop & Tuxedos.
available during November: For Children: Family Game Day! – Come to the library and enjoy time with your family playing board games. For all ages. Meets at 3 p.m. on Saturdays, November 9 and 23. Reading Ready Toddler Storytime – Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For ages 18 months to 3 years old. Registration required. Meets at 11 a.m. on Thursdays, November 7, 14 and 21. Paws 2 Read – Certified therapy dogs listen as children read aloud and practice their reading skills. For all ages at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 9. For Teens: Teen Club: Games and More – Teens, ages 12-19, meet to play video games, watch anime, draw, or discuss books, at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 20, and Tuesday, November 26. Celebrate International Teen Game Day - Teens only, ages 1219. A gaming extravaganza at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, November 12. Tween Book Club - This is a tween book club for ages 8-12. Members meet once a month to discuss the chosen book of the month. Registration required. Meets at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 16. For Adults: Book Discussion Group – Monthly meetings to discuss books of interest. Contact the branch to find out the title of the book. Meets at 7:30 p.m. on
Balart Community Outreach – A member of Congressman DiazBalart’s staff will visit the library to discuss federal issues or any problem a constituent may have with a federal agency. Outreach is available from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27. Miami Lakes Branch Library is located at 6699 Windmill Gate Road. For operating hours, registration and more information, call 305-822-6520.
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Penn Libraries celebrates naming of ‘Kislak Center for Special Collections’ On November 20, the Penn Libraries at the University of Pennsylvania, will celebrate the official naming of the “Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts,” the final capstone in its $17 million capital campaign to renovate the 5th and 6th floors of the Van Pelt – Dietrich Library Center. The new 27,000 square-foot space is named for Jay I. Kislak and his family and is funded through $5.5 million gift from the Kislak Family Foundation which is based in Miami Lakes. Kislak is an avid collector of books and artifacts and a longtime supporter of the university. A graduate of the Wharton School in 1943, he is the first of three gener-
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access to the Libraries’ resources for the larger scholarly community. Since its debut in April 2012, the new Kislak Center has quickly become prime real estate for both students and faculty. In a related development, “To the Ends of the Earth ... and Back: Selections from the Jay I. Kislak Polar Collection” opened at the Osher Map Library at the University of Southern Maine (USM) in Portland. The exhibition offers an extraordinary historical overview dating back five centuries of polar exploration and the process of globalization as depicted in maps, charts, books and artifacts and is curated by Arthur Dunkelman, director of the Jay I. Kislak Foundation. Dunkelman was the guest lecturer at the opening event on September 24. The exhibition will continue through February 27, 2014.
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Opportunity to pay for what you value From Miami-Dade County Special to The Miami Laker The County’s new fiscal year began on October 1, but getting there wasn’t easy. On one hand, taxpayers were calling on their elected leaders to provide economic relief by keeping the property tax rates flat. On the other hand, doing so would mean placing services provided by police, fire rescue, the library system and the animal shelter in financial difficulty. Tough choices had to be made and in the end, while not every service emerged completely unscathed, essential services remain secure – at least for the time being. But the future of Miami-Dade County’s Library System, as well
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(Following classes are free for Miami Lakes residents) Yoga Mon./Wed. 7:30 am MCCC Yoga (Fee Course) Tues./Thurs. 7:30 am MCCC Line Dancing Tues./Thurs. 11:30 am MCCC Tai Chi M/Tu/W/Th 9:00 am MCCC Painting I Fridays 9:00 am MCCC Painting II Fridays 12:30 pm MCCC Table Tennis (adults) Wednesdays 12:30 pm MCCC Quilting Tuesdays 11:15 am MCCC Arts & Crafts Mondays Noon MCCC (Note: This class meets at RACC on Nov. 4, no class Nov. 11) Knitting/Crocheting Tues./Thurs. 1:35 pm MCCC (Note: This class meets at RACC on November 5 and 7) Senior Computer (Span,) Mon./Wed. 9:00 am RACC Senior Computer (Eng.) Tues./Thurs. 9:00 am RACC Ballet 1 Mondays 4:30 pm RACC Ballet 2 Mondays 5:30 pm RACC 4:30 pm RACC Ballet 3 Wednesdays Ballet 4 Wednesdays 5:30 pm RACC Martial Arts (tots) Mon./Wed. 4:30 pm RACC Martial Arts (beginners) Mon./Wed. 5:30 pm RACC Martial Arts (intermed.) Tues./Thurs. 4:30 & 5:30 pm RACC Jazz 1 Tuesdays 4:30 pm RACC Jazz 2 Tuesdays 5:30 pm RACC Jazz 3 Thursdays 4:30 pm RACC Jazz 4 Thursdays 5:30 pm RACC Sewing Tues./Thurs. 2:00 pm RACC Spanish (for adults) M/Tu/W/Th 6:00 pm RACC
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Pace hosts Catholic Middle School boy’s basketball event Monsignor Edward Pace High School’s boys basketball program hosted its first Catholic Middle School Boys Basketball Tournament the weekend of October 25 and 26 on campus. The middle school teams taking part in this year’s event were St. Rose of Lima, Immaculate Conception, Our Lady of the Lakes, Blessed Trinity, St. John the Apostle, and St. Mary’s Cathedral. Each middle school program that participated in the event received t-shirts for their players and will be invited to return to Pace High School during the high school basketball season to watch a varsity practice, participate in a
free basketball clinic, and be in attendance for one of Pace’s varsity games this season. The Pace players and coaches ran the weekend’s event, which allowed Pace’s current players to interact and give these future high school players a chance to meet and learn from current high school student-athletes. Head coach Anthony Serro and his staff worked to ensure that each team participating received a first-class experience and aimed to give these middle school teams an exciting start to their basketball seasons. The Pace boys basketball season officially began practices on Monday, October 28. The Spartans will play in two pre-season games at Coral Gables High School on November 13 and 14 against Miami Christian and Westminster Christian. The regular season starts at St. Brendan on November 18, and then the Spartans home opener is a district game against Mater Lakes on November 20. The team returns with 10 varsity players from last year, led by Danny Duarte who averaged 24 points per game last year, including two games over 40 points, and CJ Fisher who averaged 22 points per game. Pace will look to build off of an offense that averaged just under 75 points per game last year, which was good for a top 10 ranking in the state in that category and was highlighted by a 107 effort in a victory against Cooper City last year.
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PACE HIGH SCHOOL’S boys basketball team hosted a Catholic Middle School Boys Basketball Tournament on October 25 and 26 to build relationships with the younger athletes and instill athletic skills.
HML wins second game while American looks to district title Hialeah Miami Lakes got its second win of the season, defeating Westland Hialeah, 35-21, at Milander Park last week. The Trojans registered 167 yards on the ground and scored four rushing touchdowns. Westland Hialeah quarterback Romel Guerrier rushed for 200 yards on 17 carries and threw for two touchdowns in a losing effort. American High defeated Mourning High, 37-0, to keep its district championship hopes alive and will face Mater Academy, who lost to Miami Springs, 35-34 in overtime, on Friday.
HML volleyball team secures state tourney spot HML’s Lady Trojans Volleyball Team defeated North Miami Beach Senior High in the semifinals of the District Championship Tournament on Tuesday, October 22. With the win, the Lady Trojans locked in their spot for the FHSAA State Volleyball Tournament, which began the last week of October.
If Mater wins, it will face a three-way tie-breaker playoff between American, Miami Springs and Mater Academy. In the American-Mourning game, Patriots’ running back Arkeem Granger ran for 150 yards and two touchdowns, and quarterback Ed Crouch threw for two touchdown passes and ran for a score. In the Miami Springs-Mater Academy district showdown, Golden Hawks running back Malik Thomas scored on 6-yard run and David Torres kicked the extra point in the game-winning series. Pace High lost to Jackson, 3832, in a close game that came down to wire. Knotted at 32-32 at the two-minute warning, Jackson’s quarterback Quinton Flowers floated a deep pass to receiver Jovon Durant for a 42-yard touchdown to give Jackson the lead. The Spartans had a chance to tie the game at Jackson’s 18-yard line with seconds left, but the ball was intercepted.
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Bob Graham PTSA allocates $30K in grant money to aid teacher budgets
BOB GRAHAM EDUCATION CENTER PTSA grant committee members and teachers who received grants include (back, from left) members Daylin Garcia and Claudia Luces, teachers Candido Fernandez and Jackeline Hernandez, member John Hunt, teachers Katrina Herrero, Jenifer Batchelder, Alexandra Rosa, Lucy Garcia, Liz Aquerre, Erik Batchelder, and Jeffrey Tandlich, with PTSA president Yesse Ruano; (front, from left) memberYeny Galban, BGEC principal Yecenia Martinez-Lopez, members Marlene Freixas and and Francys Vega.
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By Roselind Romero The Miami Laker staff Bob Graham Education Center's PTSA has found innovative ways to raise funds and disburse them in the past, their last venture successfully equipping every classroom at the school with interactive smart boards. Now, PTSA members are embarking on their latest undertaking – to disburse grants to teachers who wish to contribute to students in the forms of clubs, activities, and events but find themselves limited by the school budget. The funds for the grants come from the fundraising spearheaded by the PTSA and from parents who contribute year-round at the various PTSA activities. "We wouldn't be able to do this without the committed parents who constantly contribute to the school," said PTSA president Yesse Ruano. A combined total of $30,000 will be spent in grants for the next three years, each year with a total allowance of $10,000. Teachers who apply and qualify will be awarded a $500 grant per project and are able to apply for more than one project during the school year. "My hope is that the whole pot for the year is spent by the end of 2013," said Ruano. "Before you
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know it, there is FCAT and the end of the school year. I want to make sure that these grants are being used soon. Projects tend to take a lot of time. Some of the approved grants are year-long projects. The sooner the money is spent, the faster it goes into programs for the students." Teachers must submit applications for the grants to verify that the needs of students are being met. The official launch date for accepting grant proposals was set for Tuesday, October 1. Within minutes after midnight, BGEC teachers submitted proposals for their hopes and ideas for the classroom, and for some, outside the classroom. "I got emails at 12:01 a.m. and 1:50 a.m. on October 1st from teachers with proposals. This just shows there was a need," said Ruano. BGEC, a school known for over a decade’s long streak of "A" school grades, offers quality education but has seen the loss of students to various public and charter middle schools whose extra-curricular activities garner the attention of students and parents alike. As a K-8 center, extra-curricular activities are not always showcased due to lack of funding and competition from nearby schools. The PTSA is aware of the issue, and hopes that funding teachers' creative ideas will create a spark for clubs and events and instill school spirit in students. The first round of grants approved and distributed went to teachers Katrina Herrero, Jackeline Hernandez, Jenifer Batchelder, Maria Easterling, Jeffrey Tandlich, Alexandra Rosa, Lucy Garcia, DeeDee Conte, Elizabeth Aguerre, Candido Fernandez and Erik Batchelder. Herrero and Hernandez's proposal is aptly named "The COUP",
an acronym that stands for "College Offers Unlimited Possibilities." The purpose is to promote college awareness among older BGEC students. Batchelder and Easterling plan to create a club named "Blooming Buddies" in which students will investigate, analyze, and read literature on plants to establish a sustainable garden at His House Children's Home. They have also been approved for a second grant titled "Be Billingual: A Spanish Mobile Library" where students will have access to commonly read material provided by the BGEC library, but in Spanish to improve vocabulary and reading comprehension. Coach Tandlich was approved for his grant "Jumping Into The Future" which will use equipment that enhances the productivity of the BGEC jump rope team, the Bobcat Jumpers. Rosa, head of the Bobcat Cheerleaders team, has been approved for her grant requesting the ability to conduct practices and performances on cheer mats to prevent injury and further enhance the strength of the team. Garcia and Conte proposed "Go The Distance", a grant aimed to allow students to become highly motivated in problem-solving based research and applying their knowledge to real world problems. Aguerre plans to use her approved grant funding toward "Literature Circles: Real Literature Equals Real Readers", her efforts to create a book club meeting in which student readers are excited about discussing and debating books. BGEC's All-Star flag football team will be receiving new jerseys to wear to games. The grant was submitted by Erik Batchelder and Fernandez.
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Monsignor Pace High presents Cervantes awards By Katherine Palacio Special to The Miami Laker This year, Monsignor Edward Pace High School recognizes both a teacher of the year, Cervantes
Award recipient, and a student Cervantes Award winner. Jeffrey Sanchez received the Cervantes Award for Teacher of the Year, and Christopher Gonzalez, class of
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Essay Contest for 2013. The topic of the essay: As a young adult, how can I contribute to helping the people in a multiethnic society share common bonds? Gonzalez found this topic to be more than just an assignment; he was able to relate his own personal experiences in a multiethnic community in his essay. As part of Pace’s Spartan baseball team for his third year, he has been exposed to a variety of cultures. “It is natural to have a bond with teammates,” he said, “but having a bond with such a diverse group of players makes it even more unique. Not everyone can say they have this bond with others in school.” Both Jeffrey and Christopher were honored at a reception Wednesday, October 23, along with other winners, family, and Pace High School Principal, Ana Garcia.
MONSIGNOR PACE HIGH principal Ana Garcia presents Cervantes Teacher of the Year award to veteran teacher Jeffrey Sanchez.
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Bob Graham’s Best Buddies plans toy drive to aid GIFT Conference The Best Buddies Bobcat Chapter at Bob Graham Education Center is off to a great start in the new school year as members gathered at a breakfast in October to enjoy new friends and facilitate a toy drive for Miami-Dade County Public Schools Special Education Conference (GIFT Conference). The Bobcat Chapter feels it is a natural fit to support this conference because according to Best Buddies International, the organization is “dedicated to establishing MEMBERS of Bob Graham Education Center’s Best Buddies Bobcat Chapter include (from left) Laura Bustamante, Angela Llovet, Valerie Donoso, Eric Revell, Peyton Elias, Natalie Aguilar and Kassandra Rodriguez.
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Miami Lakes K-8 Center receives Monarch Waystation Certification Miami Lakes K-8 Center has received the first Monarch Waystation Certification in Miami-Dade County for elementary and middle schools. Miami Lakes K-8 Center’s PTSA and the Girl Scouts Troop #500 have collaborated to create a Certified Monarch Butterfly Waystation 7273 called “Home of the Monarchs.” Each fall, hundreds of millions of Monarch butterflies migrate
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from the United States and Canada to Mexico and California where they wait out the winter under conditions favor a return flight in the spring. The Monarch migration is a world natural wonder, yet it is threatened by habitat loss in North America. Monarch Waystations are places that provide resources such as host plant milkweeds, nec-
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P. Springs United Methodist’s Arts/Crafts Show Nov. 15-16 Palm Springs United Methodist Church is holding its annual Arts and Crafts Show on Friday, November 15, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday, November 16 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. There will be crafts and craft supplies, knick-knacks, Christmas gifts and decorations, old and new books, collectables, records, paintings, dishes, gift items, antiques, orchard plants, fashion jewelry and hand bags all for sale. Visit and shop early for interesting
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THE BAND STAND & CO’S Vocal Group celebrated its first year with a performance in Disney’s Marketplace after an audition process in June. Disney cast members were impressed with the quality of the performance considering the average young age of the group’s members. Members also won perfect scores on solo performances and the group performance at the MiamiDade County Youth Fair. Pictured (front, from left) Nina CastroBosch, Amanda Alpizar, Destini Torres and Hailey Avila; (middle, from left) Catalina Dias-Ferreira, Valeria Castaneda, Emily Abreu, Diana Cifuentes, Isabella Enriquez, Paris Interion, and group director Jennine Fuentes; (back, from left) assistant director Arleen Rodriguez, Nathalie Galan, Kayla Gonzalez, Marian Fernandez, Isabella Leiva, Anais Rivero, Mercedes DiasFerreira and Michael Oliveros.
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Our Lady of Lakes students lead the Living Rosary Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School students participated in the school’s “Living Rosary” tradition on October 11. Held in the Rosary Garden, sixth grade students stand on stepping stones set in the shape of the rosary and lead the school in the reenactment of the mysteries. “October, the month of the Rosary, is an opportunity for us to pray together as a school,” said Rose Cabrera, OLL’s Religion coordinator. This tradition has existed at OLL for 15 years, and was held in the church prior to the construction of the Rosary Garden. Located in the center of the school SIXTH GRADE STUDENTS at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School lead the annual Living Rosary event. Since 2004, this tradition has been held in the school’s butterfly rosary garden.
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Jingle Bell Jog set for December 7 The Voice of Love Training and Development, in partnership with The Children’s Trust, is hosting its annual Cross Country Jingle Bell Jog 5K at 8 a.m. on Saturday, December 7. The race will be held at Shula’s Golf Club Par 3 Executive Course, 7601 Miami Lakes Drive, just east of the Palmetto Expressway. Preregistration is $25, and $30 on the day of the race.
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M. Lakes United Methodist Church hosts Financial Wellness Seminar Miami Lakes United Methodist Church is presenting a Financial Wellness Seminar at the church from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, November 9. The seminar will feature oneon-one consultation with a financial coach and a financial needs assessment and plan for all attendees. The event is open to the public but reservations are required due to limited seating for the interactive sessions. For additional information and to RSVP, call 305-821-7274, email pr@miamilakesumc.net, or visit www.miamilakesumc.net. The church is located at 14800 N.W. 67 Avenue.
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Echoes of the Heart Reflections on Life and Community Living By Dr. Jeffrey E. Frantz, Miami Lakes Congregational Church (Contact Dr. Frantz on the web at www.mlcchurch.com.) Staying grounded in life. While it is important to live in the present with an eye on the future, it is helpful to have a sense of our life story. An awareness of our life story helps us stay grounded in light of the larger picture of our lives. It helps us appreciate our past and those who have gone before us, upon whose shoulders we stand. The truth of our lives is that we all have a story to tell; we all have been nurtured, supported, and mentored by others along the way. Alex Haley, the author of Roots, has an unusual picture hanging on his office wall. It is a picture of a turtle sitting on top of a fence post. When Haley is asked, What's that about? What's up with the turtle? His answer is revealing. Every time I write something significant, he says, every time I read my words and think how wonderful they are, and begin to feel proud of myself, I look at the turtle on top of the fencepost and remember that the turtle didn't get there on his own. He had help. We have all had help in our lives, to whatever extent. Recalling this truth helps us stay humble and grounded. The teacher or coach who took us under their wing, spending extra time with us, offering us that extra word of encouragement. The neighbor who always had a friendly word for us; the family member or friend who helped us financial-
ly when we were working our way through difficult times. We all have a story to tell. In my own life story, my mother died in 2007, my father in 2008 – each of them having lived long, good lives. They never had an opportunity to go to college; yet, for me and my three siblings, education was always a top priority in our home. As I think about my two daughters (each in their mid-thirties), both of whom are very successful university professors with Ph.D.'s in political science – one in England and one in the Boston area, it is good for me to remember the employment track of my parents. In her late seventies (1996), my mother wrote down a list of the different jobs she and my father had through the years. With no vivid memories of much deprivation as a child, I had not remembered how much they had struggled to make ends meet. My father worked on a farm as a hired hand, tried a number of start-up businesses that never panned out, drove a truck for a few years, and knocked around as a sales person for two or three years until finally landing a productive job selling storm windows and doors to housing contractors, after which we were eventually able to own our own home. My mother, valedictorian of her high school class, made aprons which my brother and I sold door to door back in Aurora, Illinois. A short time later, she worked part
time for the local newspaper in the classified and accounting departments. Following this she spent sixteen years working as a kindergarten assistant for the local school district. In retirement in her late fifties, she eventually became the artist/painter she had always wanted to become. Remembering and looking forward. Re-reading my mother's account of my parent's work history is a humbling experience. It is like Alex Haley looking at the picture of the turtle sitting on top of the fencepost in his office. We all have our personal life stories. My daughters, along with my ten nieces and nephews, have all made us proud. They have worked hard, achieved much already, and are well on their way to a life of continued fulfillment and well-being. The turtle on that fencepost invites us all to look backward and forward in our lives with a sense of gratitude and humility. While it is a humble reminder of how far our family has evolved over the years, it also reminds us that we all have a life-context and that we are inherently social creatures, each of us the recipient of the help, encouragement and support of countless family members and friends along the way. With the season of Thanks-giving on the horizon, it is good for our spirit to take time to reflect, remember, and give thanks for the many blessings that have come our way in life.
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Miami Lakes Area Houses of Worship Miami Lakes Baptist Church 6250 Miami Lakes Dr. East Telephone: 305-823-3888 Sunday Worship.........9:30, 11 & 12:30 Midweek Service Wed.................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
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
St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church 15650 Miami Lakeway North Telephone: 305-558-3961 Sunday Eucharist........................10 AM Children’s Sunday School..........10 AM Adult Bible Study.......................11 AM
San Francisco de Asis (Iglesia Episcopal) 15650 Miami Lakeway North Telephone: 305-558-3961 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
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Iglesia Biblica Cristiana Español Servicios Telephone: 305-557-1959 Sunday service........................4:00 PM Wednesday Youth....................7:30 PM 6250 Miami Lakes Drive East
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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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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 305-244-8485 Country Club Middle School 18305 N.W. 75 Place Sunday Service (Eng.)..10:30 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 Contemporary services..........9:40 AM Traditional ServicesWorship10:00 AM Wednesday: Kids Bible Study....................4:30 PM Wed. Bible Study....................6:30 PM
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 5700 W. 12 Avenue Telephone: 305-821-3232 Worship Service...................11:00 AM
The Redeemed Christian Church of God 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.
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Beautiful New Villa. Just bring your tooth brush, no worries. Everything is new. Fantastic family room 17 1/2 X 13 1/2, screened patio overlooking lake, new porcelain tile floors. Just painted inside and out. A/C five years old, roof will be replaced in a year by association. Close to pool and guest parking. 2 park spaces in front. HOA includes cable, lawn service, 24 hour patrolled/gated security, clubhouse facilities and roof repairs @ $240 month. $180,000. Call Debbie 305-788-5008.
Key West-style home. PSN lakefront, A Tropical Paradise! You will not want to water ski and jet ski in 3 lakes. 4 leave this beautiful home with lush plants and flowers that surround the gatedbedroom, 2 bath, 2,112 sq. ft. living childproof pool. Sea wall holds the ski boat area. Private beach. Keep your RV or and lift, and the jet ski lift. After a full day's boat at the dock. Ski boat included. fun, park your boat at the dock and relax Association fee $120. Call to see. Call under the tiki hut. Four bedrooms, 3 upstairs, with loft, three bathrooms. New Debbie 305-788-5008. hurricane approved roof, impact windows and French doors. Serious buyers with proof of funds. Call Debbie 305-788-5008.
Townhouse For Rent. 2 bedroom, 2 bath. 24-hour security. All tiled, washer/dryer, kitchen updated. Den can be office or baby room. 2 parking spaces in front, lots of guest parking. Cable and Club House facility included. Call Debbie 305-788-5008.
New Moors Villa Townhouse. 2 bedroom/2 bath and patio with storage room. Completely remodeled incl. all electrical, plumbing, Art Deco kitchen cabinets, new S/S appliances. Roof in good condition and association will replace roof in a year. Porcelain floors. New W/D in unit. 24 hour security. 2 assigned parking spaces, plenty of guest parking. Below market value. Straight sale, no FHA. Price not subject to appraisal. Must close with Attorney Oscar Delgado’s title company. $200,000. Call Debbie 305-788-5008.
Condo For Sale. Second floor 2 bedroom/2 bath. Updated appliances and cabinets. Central A/C condenser new, new roof, just painted inside and out. Updated 2 bathrooms, plenty of closet space, W/D in unit. Very nice with one assigned parking and lots of guest parking. HOA includes clubhouse facilities, roof, insurance, 24 hour gated security and private patrols, water and Comcast. $112,000. Call Debbie 305788-5008.
Liz Special. Single family home with 5 large bedrooms, 2 updated baths. Just painted inside. New doors, tile floors, new kitchen w/grantie counter and appls. New W/D front load. Family room, formal dining room, high ceilings. 2-car garage. Plenty of parking. 24-hour gated security. HOA $180 month and up to date. Straight sale. Call Debbie 305-7885008.
Carol’s Special. Very spacious corner villa, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, huge master bedroom, formal large family and living room. Larger than tax roll. Garage converted. Roof replaced 2002, tiles replaced 2013. 24-hour security, close to I75 and 826 and shopping center. HOA $69 month includes painting and lawn. Priced right, straight sale, conventional or cash only. 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.Call Debbie 305-788-5008.
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Miami Beach. $490,000 Dramatic ocean-view Farmers Market. $469,000 Heart of the Grove. condo. Set your sights on luxury in this impressive 2BR/2BA built in 2002. Marble flooring, 20ft residence with Intracoastal views. MLS#F1257843 ceilings in Great Room. Wood kit cabs w/granite. Caroline Healy 954-434-0501/954-478-2724 Isabel Rodriguez 954-434MLS#A1850837 0501/305-821-4700
Rock Creek. $440,000 A wealth of comforts. Explore this shuttered 4BR/2+BA Mediterranean on the lake. Amicable foyer, pantry. MLS#F1255971 Richard Ferris 954-434-0501/954-914-9466
Embassy Lakes. $430,000 A charming setting. Lead Davie Farmettes 72-10 B. $425,000 A charming a happy life in this shuttered 4BR/2+BA home. setting. Lead a creative life in this shuttered On-site guard. Clubhouse. MLS#A1853402 Kamia 3BR/2BA Ranch. Amicable foyer. Horses OK. MLS#A1850348 Gladys Moyal 954-434-0501/954Bryant-Ramirez 954-434-0501/786-355-2323 394-5551
Embassy Lakes. $419,000 Gorgeous 4BR/3+BA pool home w/large bonus room. Beautiful gourmet kit w/glazed cherry wood cabs & granite counters. MLS#F1259154 Richard Ferris 954-434-0501/954914-9466
Monarch Lakes. $397,000 A generously-sized prize. Discover the values in this shuttered, fenced 4BR/3BA residence. Vaulted ceilings. MLS#A1841358 Don Rodriguez 954-434-0501/305992-8426
Tresor. $394,900 Designers masterpiece, totally upgraded 3BR/2BA w/stunning pool. Wood Kitchen cabinets, granite counter tops. MLS#A1851844 Armando Rebull 954-434-0501/954-551-7879
Embassy Lakes. $379,000 Fantastic 3BR/2BA pool home w/110’ on the lake. Remodeled kit, A/C & water heater 2 years old. Hurricane shutters MLS#A1850743 Ben Schulman 954-434-0501/954270-5527
Silver Falls 172-149 B. $350,000 Looking for more space? Home in on true contentment in this hospitable 5BR/3BA residence. On-site guard. MLS#A1845596 Erick Molina 954-434-0501/954274-4878
Bridgewater At Plantation. $325,000 Home full of potential. Discover the charm of this rewarding, fenced 4BR/2+BA residence. Vaulted ceilings. MLS#F1257906 Laura Ries 954-434-0501/954494-9960
Pembroke Pines. $299,000 Genial & comfy on the lake. Move quickly to secure this hospitable 3BR/2+BA condo. Many built-ins, central H/A. MLS#A1841183 Gladys Moyal 954-434-0501/954394-5551
Rock Creek. $296,900 Ideally inviting Ranch. Follow your dream to this shuttered, fenced 3BR/2BA home. Pantry. Clubhouse. MLS#A1851800 Penny Powell 954-434-0501/917-476-4596
Royale Green. $235,000 An expressive appeal. All is harmonious in this welcoming 4BR/2BA home in lakefront setting. Patio. MLS#A1851693 Edmy Gomez 954-434-0501/305-821-4700
Delray Beach. $199,900 A real daydream. Savor the uniqueness of this delightful condo! Picnic area, balcony. Appealing ease! MLS#F1255936 Hank Martelli 954-434-0501/954-260-4651
Doral. $181,900 Carefree condo living. Take life easy in this hospitable 2BR/2BA condo. Delightful unit at an ideal price. MLS#A1849620 Delia Hollingsworth 954-434-0501/305-364-1068
Biscayne Gardens. $169,900 Irresistible value & price! Budget-blesser, 3BR/2BA home fronting on the canal. Patio, fencing. MLS#A1841097 Edmy Gomez 954-434-0501/305-821-4700
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