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The original northwest Miami-Dade community newspaper for the Town of Miami Lakes & surrounding areas Vol. 41 No 10
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Wayne Slaton, Miami Lakes withdraw appeals regarding reinstatement of Michael Pizzi By David L. Snelling The Miami Laker staff Despite an entreaty from many residents to take the case to the Florida Supreme Court to keep his job, Miami Lakes Mayor Wayne Slaton and the town decided to end the long-running legal dispute over who should be the city’s rightful mayor. Flanked by councilmembers and town staff during a news conference two weeks ago at Town Hall, Slaton said he and Miami Lakes will not appeal the Florida Third District Court of Appeal’s decision that allowed Michael Pizzi to return as mayor, which ended his eight month fight to get his old job back following his acquittal of public corruption charges last year. Slaton, who was elected mayor during a special election two months after Pizzi’s arrest, said many residents wanted the Supreme Court to hear the case, but considering the length of time for a decision and additional attorney fees, he thought it would be in the best interest for Miami Lakes
to step down and allow Pizzi to finish his term, which ends in November 2016. “Getting an appeal to the Supreme Court is not an easy or quick process,” Slaton said. “It is not inconceivable that the process could take a year or more.” Last month, the Court of Appeal upheld Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Gisela Cardonne Ely’s ruling that Pizzi can return to political office as the town’s rightful mayor. She based her decision on state law that says an elected official who was suspended from office following an arrest can return if that person has been acquitted of all charges in the court of law. Ely issued a 30-day stay to give the town a chance to appeal her decision, but the panel of judges for the Court of Appeal sided with her. Governor Rick Scott suspended Pizzi from office after his arrest in August 2013, and Miami Lakes’ town charter required a special election 90 days following his
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Quilters Club members at work on patriotic blankets
MIAMI LAKES QUILTERS CLUB members are currently sewing patriotic-designed blankets to send to U.S. service personnel rehabbing from injuries in Germany. Pictured (from left) Sally Whitten, Diane Kurtz, Toni Kavanaugh, Nancy Barton and Rose Cesarotti. (See story on Page 5.)
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Town of Miami Lakes forms Police Honor Guard..............See Page 14
Barbara Goleman’s badminton team wins North Division GMAC title
BADMINTON COACH Debbie Perez (center) is surrounded by Barbara Goleman’s badminton team which recently won the Divisional Championship title during GMAC competition. (See story on Page 13.)
Great Strides Miami Lakes Walk raises over $65K for Cystic Fibrosis More than 500 participants joined together for the 8th annual Great Strides Miami Lakes Walk on April 25 at Graham Park in Town Center. Danny Quesada (Team Running with Danny), an eighthgrader at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School, and Melissa Tamayo (Team Meli’s Roses), an eighth-trader at Hialeah Gardens Middle School, teamed up with
Councilmembers Tim Daubert, Frank Mingo and many other organizations to raise over $65,000 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The CF Foundation uses these proceeds to fund life-saving medical research to one day find the cure for CF. Both Quesada and Tamayo have CF and they have learned to live with their disease and are an inspiration to all.
Joining in the event this year was Angel’s Wings (the Calzadilla family), a large group of children from the Town of Miami Lakes’ Just Run program, the Hialeah Gardens Middle School cheerleaders and drumline, the Bob Graham Education Center Elementary National Honor Society, and many others.
MANY OF THE PARTICIPANTS in this year’s Great Strides Miami Lakes walk posed for a group picture at Graham Park on April 25.
n Public Safety Committee hosts police and firefighter appreciation breakfast..............3
n News and Notes of Interest from the Town of Miami Lakes. See pages ...................6 and 7
n Dade Christian student athletes are named to Best Teams in Miami-Dade...........................17
n Our Lady of the Lakes students honored during ACC AllStar Mass.............................21
n In Memoriam: Sergio Campos, longtime president of Loch Ness Homeowners..........4
n Pace High’s flag football team finishes a stellar and dominant season...........................16
n Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy honors two local teens...............................20
n Community Calendar, 13, School, sports and church news, 16-24 Classified ads..........25-27
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Slaton, Town withdraw appeal; Pizzi back as Mayor (Continued from Page 1) indictment on corruption charges. Slaton won the special election. Following Pizzi’s acquittal on seven counts of bribery and kick back charges in August of last year, Scott refused to reinstate him, indicating Miami Lakes elected a new mayor to serve the remainder of his term. Pizzi sued Scott and the Florida
Supreme Court forced the governor to lift his suspension, but he never asked the high court to return him to office. Instead, he filed a lawsuit against the town and Slaton to force his return at Town Hall. At issue during the legal confrontation was the town’s charter versus state law. According to Town Attorney
FLANKED by Councilmembers and Town staff, Wayne Slaton announces during a press conference that he and the Town of Miami Lakes are withdrawing their appeal regarding the reinstatement of Michael Pizzi as Mayor.
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Raul Gastesi, Pizzi’s term ended when Slaton was elected the new mayor; Pizzi’s attorneys said Florida law allows their client to return as mayor immediately after a jury found him not guilty. As part of the courts’ rulings, Pizzi is also entitled to back pay starting on the day he was arrested, a reportedly $56,000 in salary and fringe benefits, said Town Manager Alex Rey. Pizzi also wants the town to pay for his legal bills for his corruption trial, Florida Supreme Court and Circuit Court lawsuits, and the Court of Appeal. Gastesi said Pizzi’s lawyers filed the motions for the legal fees, which he has yet to disclose. The town has bankrolled about $378,805 in legal fees to fight Pizzi’s lawsuits, and to keep Slaton in office. Pizzi commended Slaton for a job well done while serving as mayor, and encouraged him to stay involved in the town in some capacity. “I hope we can move on and let’s make Miami Lakes the best city in the United States of America,” Pizzi told reporters outside Town Hall. Slaton alluded he may run for mayor again next year. “There will be an election for mayor this coming year,” he said. Most of his supporters urged him to do so. Miami Lakes resident Mandy Rebull said 2016 is around the corner. “And we, as residents and taxpayers, must make a difference and stop the circus,” he said.
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Miami Lakes resident Vivian Campa said Slaton is the best leader for the town and she expects him to run for mayor next year. “Thank you, Mr. Slaton,” she said. “You are a true leader who has Miami Lakes and its residents’ best interest at heart. 2016 is near and I’m sure you will be back where you belong. Leading the town selflessly and successfully.” Cecile Pelaez, another town resident, said: “Can’t wait to elect the next mayor…. Mr. Wayne Slaton. The year 2016 can’t come sooner!” Leslie Weiner Langbein, an attorney and a former member of the Miami Lakes Charter Review Commission, thanked Slaton and council members for handling the legal battle with class. “Thank you Mayor Wayne Slaton and council members for leading us through this fiasco with grace and dignity,” she said. Councilmember Nelson Rodriguez said Slaton’s leadership helped make a smooth transition to a new mayor in the town. “Thank you Mayor Wayne Slaton for your leadership and guidance. You are a Class Act,” Rodriguez said. Residents want to put the legal battle behind them and move on,
MAYOR MICHAEL PIZZI but they are still worried about their tax dollars paying for the attorney fees. “Welcome back Mr. Pizzi, and I hope the town can work for the betterment for our town, seniors and children,” Raul Garcia said at the May 5 regular Town Council meeting. David Oliver said it’s time for Miami Lakes to get back to business but cautioned town elected officials who are seeking reelection next year. “I hope everyone gets reelected but if you can get back a substantial rebate for attorney fees and put it back in the hands of taxpayers, you will have no problem getting reelected,” Oliver said.
Free food distribution event set for May 16 at M -Dade N.W. District Police Station Farm Share, the Florida Department of Children and Families, State Representatives Frank Artiles, Bryan Avila, Manny Diaz Jr. and Jose Oliva, State Senator Rene Garcia, MiamiDade County Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr. and the MiamiDade Police Department Northwest District will host a free food distribution event, from 9
a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 16, at the Northwest District police station, 5975 Miami Lakes Drive. No documents are required and food is distributed on a first come, first serve basis. For more information, can Grace M. Arana at 305-252-4300 or email her at Grace.Arana@ myfloridahouse.gov.
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Public Safety Committee hosts appreciation event Miami Lakes and its Public Safety Committee recognized the exceptional service of police officers, firefighters and paramedics on May 2 during Public Safety Appreciation Day at the Mary Collins Community Center. Councilmembers including Mayor Michael Pizzi, Nelson Rodriguez, Tim Daubert, Ceasar Mestre and Frank Mingo, along with members of the Public Safety Committee, joined police and fire personnel and their families for a delicious breakfast, award presentations for Public Servant of the Year, Officer of the Year and Firefighter of the Year, and other recognitions. In addition, attendees won raffle prizes from local businesses including Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza, Miami Lakes Alehouse, Miami Lakes Sports Grill, Miami Lakes Sports Shop and Outback Steakhouse. Police Major Gene Dieppa presented Service Aid Kenyai Campbell with the Public Servant of the Year Award for his commitment to the community, quality service and dedication to his duties. Campbell serves as the sole Public Service Aide in the Town and this past year, handled over
400 calls for service, investigated 273 traffic accidents, and issued 123 uniform traffic citations. He is always willing to assist the police unit as well as enthusiastically assisting in the many Town-sponsored events throughout the years. Dieppa presented the Officer of the Year Award to Detective Mark Ray who is assigned to the town’s General Investigations Unit. Ray has continuously demonstrated a true passion and enthusiasm for criminal investigations and achieved numerous results with identifying and arresting several criminals. He is known for being a team player and never hesitates to assist or take on more responsibilities. Service recognitions were given to Officers Ricardo Luis and Daniel Rios for their service with the U.S. Marine Corps, and to Officer Juan Rodriguez for his service with the U.S. Army. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue’s Central Operations Division Fire Chief Paul Smith presented the Firefighter of the Year Award to Lieutenant Mitchel Perlstein, who has been stationed at Station 64 for 10 years and commended for his exemplary work in the department. The Public Safety Committee presented a special recognition to
Town’s Spanish Class I joins in Cinco de Mayo celebration
MEMBERS of the Miami Lakes Spanish Class I joined their teacher, Maria Del Carmen Nodarse (far right) in celebrating Cinco de Mayo at the Mary Collins Community Center. Pictured (front, from left) Lynn Cole, Mindy McDaniel, and Bruce Davidson; (back, from left) Hector Vincent, Janet Gorlow, Debbie Hobbs, Bill Heinig, Jeff Small and Enid Lomax. (Not pictured: Asghar Aghaabdollah.)
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MIAMI LAKES PUBLIC SERVICE AIDE Kenyai Campbell was named Public Servant of the Year as one of several award winners during the May 2 Public Safety Appreciation Day event. He’s joined by members of the Town Council and the Public Safety Committee at the Mary Collins Community Center. Major Dieppa for his devotion and service to Miami Lakes, where he is charged with directing the daily law enforcement operations, accomplishing the Town’s priori-
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In Memoriam:
Sergio Campos, longtime leader of Loch Ness HOA By David L. Snelling The Miami Laker staff Sergio Campos was the face of Loch Ness. When residents wanted to know everything about Miami Lakes, Campos, a longtime resident and president of the Loch Ness Homeowners Association, told them anecdotes that enriched their minds with knowledge to become good homeowners, and taught them to appreciate the quality of living. “He was described as the best friend in the world to the Miami Lakes community,” Mayor Michael Pizzi said at last week’s Town Council meeting, where, on behalf of the Town Council, he proclaimed May 5, 2015 as Sergio Campos Day. Campos’ family, friends and council members paid tribute to
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him during the special presentation portion of the meeting, honoring a man who loved his family and community so much that he shared his passion with everyone he met, including strangers. Campos died on April 26 after a long battle with cancer. He was 72. For his hard work and dedication to Miami Lakes, town officials drafted legislation to co-designate Loch Ness Drive as Sergio Campos Way. The road is the main entrance to Campos’ beloved Loch Ness, a community that he served and contributed to for many years. Council members will approve a resolution in June requesting Miami-Dade County rename the roadway in his honor. During the council meeting, lawmakers shared fond memories of a man who was indefatigable in his devotion that helped meld Miami Lakes into a better city, and treated residents like family. Vice Mayor Manny Cid said he recalls vividly the time when he was soak-drenched while on the campaign trial, and the Campos welcomed him into their home. “During my campaign in 2012, it was raining and I was soaking wet walking through Loch Ness when Sergio and his wife, Miriam, invited me inside their home,” said Cid, who sponsored the initiative to rename the road after Campos. “When I got to know them, that’s when the first moment where I say Campos truly loves Loch Ness and
this community. From the bottom of my heart, we appreciate all of the work he has done for years, and renaming the road is a token of our appreciation.” Born in Cuba, Campos and his wife moved to Miami Lakes 30 years ago, and he immediately played an active role in his community. He was elected president of the Loch Ness Homeowners Association and held the position for many years. Along the way, he earned so much respect that Florida Governor Rick Scott took notice. “He not only has an impact to the town but state wide as well,” Cid said. “When Scott and his staff discussed Miami Lakes in emails, they talk about Campos.” Councilmember Tony Lama said Campos was a walking encyclopedia. “I learned a lot about my area and the lakes thanks to him,” said Lama. “He knew the history of all the areas in Miami Lakes and could tell the entire story of your neighbor. He spent his entire life serving the community.” Councilmember Tim Daubert said Campos helped him during his first term as president of the Lake Carol Homeowners Association. “I learned a lot from him and how things ran, and he told me about the background of Miami Lakes,” Daubert said. “I truly learned a lot from him.”
SERGIO CAMPOS (center) is surrounded by his family (from left) daughters Lissette Campos-Perez and Denise CamposHing, wife Miriam, and son David Campos. Councilmember Nelson ily, I can’t tell you how honored Rodriguez summed up Campos’ we are that you guys are considering naming a street after my father life. “He was a great man.” His daughter, Lissette Campos- for his legacy and contribution he Perez, a television news reporter in made to the community,” he said. Tampa, said even in death, she will “It’s beyond belief.” always admire her father. Besides his wife, Campos is “My dad was, and remains, my survived by his daughter Lissette and her husband Angel Perez, his hero,” she said. David Campos said Miami son David and his wife Susan, his Lakes renaming the street in his daughter Denise Hing and her husfather’s honor was overwhelming band Leonardo, and eight grandchildren. for his family. “On behalf of the Campos fam-
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M. Lakes Quilters Club prepares patriotic blankets for vets in Germany By David L. Snelling The Miami Laker staff Wounded United States veterans who are enduring rigorous rehabilitation in Germany will soon receive special gifts, which were made 4,884 miles away by a group of Miami Lakes residents simply saying thanks for serving their country. The Miami Lakes Quilters Club created a host of patrioticdesigned blankets to help lift the soldiers’ spirits before they return home to a warm and hero’s welcome. The group meets each Tuesday at the Mary Collins Community Center, where members pick a cause, topic or an event and then create quilts that reflect the images
affecting people in hopes of brightening up their day. Sally Whitten said a friend of the group, who’s a member of a quilters club in North Carolina, talked to her daughter, a nurse in Germany, and she thought it would be a good idea for soldiers to have quilts as a support gift while being nursed back to health. “Our friend presented it to us,” said Whitten. The Miami Lakes group went right to work, designing 18 of the best patriotic-designed coverlets, each with two layers of fabric with a layer of cotton, wool, feathers, which are all stitched firmly together. The Miami Lakes Veteran Committee tentatively budgeted
Auditions set May 13-14 for Reefer Madness by Main Street Players at Playhouse Auditions for Reefer Madness will be held Wednesday, May 13, and Thursday, May 14, from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at The Main Street Playhouse, 6766 Main Street, Miami Lakes. To make an appointment email vanessaelise7@yahoo.com. All those auditioning must prepare 16 bars of an up-tempo musical theatre song (an accompanist will be provided) prepare a one minute comedic dialogue, and note all conflicting dates. Special physical skills or talents should be provided. Rehearsals for Reefer Madness will take place evenings beginning in June. Performances will take place on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. The cast breakdown for Reefer Madness includes: Jimmy Harper- (Should look
school-aged) A wholesome, allamerican type. Jimmy loves Mary. Mary Jane - (Should look school aged) Wholesome, allamerican type. Mary loves Jimmy. Mae - (25-40) Reefer Den mistress who is abused by her boyfriend. Matronly and kind. She loves marijuana. Jack (25-40) Mae’s boyfriend. Predator-type, charming, lives to get people hooked. Attractive with good build. The lecturer - (40’s or older) Bookish, severe, authority type, professor type. Sally - Hooked on marijuana. Sexy, sassy, soul of Mae West. Ralph - Former frat boy hooked on marijuana. Jesus - Also played by Jack. Ensemble - (Should look school aged) Young men and women who must dance.
money to ship the quilts over to Germany, said group member Nancy Barton. “It’s an opportunity to do something nice for our veterans,” she said. The group, which has been around for 10 years, designed quilts for other occasions but the military project was a priority. Normally it takes about two months to finish a quilt, but one month was all it took for the members to create the 18 coverlets with the different images of Old Glory. “We sped up the process for the military because of the need for our veterans,” said Whitten. Previously, the Miami Lakes Quilters designed quilts and sent them to people and cities who were struck by Hurricanes and other natural disasters, including the 2010 earthquake in Haiti. The group, comprised of retired school teachers, nurses and housewives, also designed quilts for homeless children and orphanages, and for high school and college graduates. Toni Kavanagh said making the quilts is time consuming. “But it’s fun and worth it,” she said. “It’s a wonderful feeling.”
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News and Notes from the Town of Miami Lakes Two students receive Future Leaders Scholarships Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board and The Graham Companies presented the two winners of the Miami Lakes Future Leaders Scholarships at the May 5 Town Council meeting. Both students are highly accomplished and demonstrated excellence in both academics and community service, and were chosen as the winners by the Education Advisory Board. The $1,000 scholarships are provided by The Graham Companies. Kaitlin Castillo, a graduating
MIAMI LAKES FUTURE LEADERS SCHOLARSHIP winners, Barbara Goleman senior Kaitlin Castillo (above), and Miami Lakes Educational Center senior Sharon Zajac (below) received their $1,000 scholarships from Stu Wyllie, president and CEO of The Graham Companies, at the May 5 Town Council meeting. Joining in the presentation are Councilmembers Tim Daubert, Nelson Hernandez, Mayor Michael Pizzi, Vice Mayor Manny Cid and Councilmember Tony Lama.
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senior from Barbara Goleman Senior High, will attend the University of Miami. She serves as the Editor-in-Chief of her school’s yearbook and is the founding president of the BETA Club. Sharon Zajac, a graduating senior from Miami Lakes Educational Center, will attend Florida International University. She created the His House Field Day event, and serves as the president of the American Sign Language Club.
Miami Lakes celebrates National Day of Prayer In observance of the National Day of Prayer, various representatives of the faith community and more than 50 attendees joined together at the Veteran’s Memorial in front of Miami Lakes Town Hall on May 7. The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, inviting people of all faiths to pray for the nation. It was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman. In front of Town Hall, Mayor
Michael Pizzi delivered the opening prayer and read a proclamation naming May 7 at National Day of Prayer in Miami Lakes. Keynote speaker was Pastor Stuart Bodin of Miami Lakes United Methodist Church, and prayers for the seven centers of power – government, military, media, business, church, education, and family – were given by leaders of various religious organizations. Miami Lakes resident Silvia Ivelisse sang her rendition of God Bless America.
YMCA Summer Camp runs from June 8 to Aug. 14 The Town’s YMCA Summer Camp Program is scheduled to run from June 8 through August 14, Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue. The camp is open to children ages 5 to 12 years old, as well as 13 to 15 year olds who can participate in the Leaders in Training program. There is a $40 one time registration fee. The Leaders in Training program fee is $90 per week; Adventure Camp is $120 per week; and Specialty Camps (including dance, soccer, theater and singing) are $145 per week. A 10 percent sibling discount is available as well as financial aid. Young campers will enjoy a wide spectrum of events including drama, singing, art, outdoor activities, project-based learning, book club, weekly field trips and more. For more information and/or to register, call the YMCA at 305357-6622, or visit www.ymcaofsouthflorida.org.
MIAMI LAKES area representatives of the faith community joined Mayor Michael Pizzi in front of Town Hall for the National Day of Prayer on May 7.
Miami Lakes staff members team up in Mercedes-Benz Run Town of Miami Lakes participated in this year’s MercedesBenz Corporate Run on April 23 in Bayfront Park. The team, named “Running Beautifully,” was comprised of about 20 staff members that either walked or ran the 5K route. The Corporate Run Series is designed to promote running and walking as a means to a fit, healthy lifestyle for people from all walks of corporate life. The run
is made up of three individual 5K road races that are held in the evening during the work week in Miami, Ft. Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. The series is known as one of the largest 5K races in the nation with more than 25,000 participants and hundreds of companies. The Town is proud of its “Running Beautifully” team who took part in this healthy and team building activity.
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News and Notes from the Town of Miami Lakes Just Run Miami Lakes kids participate in Great Strides Cystic Fibrosis benefit walk Members of the Miami Lakes Town Council and young members of the Just Run Miami Lakes program joined in the Great Strides Cystic Fibrosis Walk on April 25 at Graham Park in Miami Lakes. The Just Run program participants, elementary and middle school students, ages 5 through 14, were excited to participate in a great opportunity to get involved with a great cause and take part in a healthy activity. The program, made possible
through the Town’s Youth Activities Task Force, has 64 participants and is led by Just Run leader Jeremy Bajdaun. Now in its fifth year, Just Run Miami Lakes is a free, fun program that promotes fitness, healthy eating, good citizenship and pride in accomplishment. For more information, visit www.justrun.org, or contact Leisure Services manager Katya Lysak at 305-698-9308, or lysakk@miamilakes-fl.gov.
May 18 is deadline to suggest name for town’s new mobile application Miami Lakes is about to launch a new mobile application and residents have been encouraged to submit a catchy name for the app with the chance to winning dinner for two at Shula’s Steakhouse. Mobile app name ideas may be submitted to Jackie Calzadilla at CalzadillaJ@miamilakes-fl.gov not later than Monday, May 18. The new award-winning mobile
app, proposed by Councilmember Tony Lama, can be used on iOS, Android, Blackberry and Windows phones. The system will allow residents to submit requests and access critical government information via a number of methods including web, native smartphone applications, SMS text messaging, and a toll free hotline. Once a request is sub-
mitted, residents will be able to view and track the request for updates, as well as provide additional information and feedback. With this app, the Town looks to boost citizen interaction, improve efficiency, and help increase response times for resident and business requests.
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:
Elderly Affairs Committee Meeting Wednesday, May 13, 8:30 AM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Education Advisory Board Thursday, May 14, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Min Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Economic Development Committee Meeting Tuesday, May 19, 5:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. YOUNG MEMBERS of the Miami Lakes Just Run program joined Councilmembers Frank Mingo and Tim Daubert to participate in the Great Strides Walk to benefit Cystic Fibrosis.
Planning & Zoning Board Meeting Tuesday, May 19, 6:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.
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Veterans Committee Meeting Thursday, May 21, 5:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.
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Council voted unanimously for Miami Lakes to join other MiamiDade communities to become part of the groundbreaking Green Corridor District, and tap into more than $550 million of private capital funding for residential and commercial buildings. To date, 25 projects have been approved and are in process of being completed in Miami Lakes. To see if you are eligible, or to apply online, visit www.flgreencorridor.com, or call 305-5690015.
‘Get Hooked’ free fishing clinic set for May 16 at Optimist Park Marina Miami Lakes residents are encouraged to bring their children for the free “Get Hooked” Youth Fishing Clinic starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, at the Miami Lakes Optimist Park Marina, 6411 N.W. 162 Street. The event is hosted by the town’s Youth Activities Task Force in partnership with the town’s Public Safety Committee. Participants will learn fishing tips and proper catch and release
techniques. Representatives from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will be on hand to provide additional information and free giveaways. Remember if not able to attend the event, the Marina is always open on Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, contact Leisure Services manager Katya Lysak at 305-698-9308 or lysakk@miamilakes-fl.gov.
Public Safety Committee Meeting Tuesday, May 26, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Town Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, June 2, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Youth Activities Task Force Wednesday, June 3, 7:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Cultural Affairs Committee Meeting Thursday, June 4, 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 May 8, 2015 at Miami Lakes, Fl. Majorie Tejeda-Castillo, Town Clerk
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Calendar of former T-Bred classmates raises funds for alumni with cancer
CALENDAR GIRLS (from left) Sylvia Phillips, Barbara Andrews, Vickie Bailey, Charlotte Layfield, with (from left) former line backer Ted Hendricks, and Snow’s Jewelers owner Gary Snow, pictured at a Hialeah Senior High class reunion.
The Zonta Club of Miami Lakes Claws for Celebration Our Signature Stone Crab Event Thank you to our Loyal Sponsors and Patrons! Crusher Claws $3,000 Coastal Yachts
Colossal Claws $2,000 Alan & Shannon Fouts Rader Warehouse, LLC
Jumbo Claws $1,000 Eugene Scurio New Orleans Hotel & Sightseeing Package Princess House St. Kitts Marriott UPS Foundation, Inc. Vera Cadillac - Buick - GMC
Large Claws $500 Captain Christopher Shinn Florida Intracoastal Underwriters, Ltd. Lapis Spa at The Fontainebleau Hotel Miami Lakes Jewelers PGA National Resort & Spa - Golf Stanley Black & Decker The Graham Companies UBS Financial Services, Inc. Sean Clancy Woodbury & Associates Photography Zohra Perry & Rashida Mamujee
Select Claws $100 - $350 Actor’s Playhouse Miracle Mile Alex David Anchor Roofing Company Anthony’s Pizza Beverly Hills Cafe Big Daddy’s Bo & Sandy Phagan Christopher Crespo, DPR-PLUS Commercial Teammates, Inc. Costa Del Sol Golf Doral Costa Peruna Costa Realtors Corp. Costco Coto’s Pharmacy, Inc. Dennis & Eunice Tomczak Dianne’s Impressions Salon Don Q - Food by the Pound Dorothy Cook Ed Guridi Edward & Rosemary Farah
El Novillo Emma Link Flanigan’s Seafood Bar & Grill Flo-Lou, LLP George’s Sunset Restaurant/Bar Hermie Ibarra Janet Duguay-Kirsten Jerry Proctor JetStream Federal Credit Union John T. Cullen, P.A. Larry & Diane Ricke Linper Auto Repairs Linda Hoffman Lorna Owens Lou’s Police Distributors, Inc. Magaly Rubio Mango’s Tropical Cafe Manuel & Teresita Pelaez March Boutique Mazza Mediterranean Restaurant Miami Marlins Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce Michael & Carolyn Uspensky Michael Mina’s Stripsteak Restaurant Michelle Allee Miller Ale House Outback Steakhouse P.J. & Astrid Flaherty Rahul P. Ranadive Philips,Richard & Rind, P.A. Rick’s Cabinet Tree Roger Reece Ruby Tuesday Ruth Schobel, M.D. Snow’s Jewelers Miami Lakes Stephen H. Greenberg & Assoc. Inc. Tony’s Place Thomas Ledwidge Insurance Agency,Inc. Trattoria Pampered Chef UCF - Tri Delta Sorority Williamson Automotive Winn Dixie Woody’s West End Tavern Yolanda Coto Zonta Club of Boca Raton
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By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker staff Former T-Bred Gary Snow, owner of Snow’s Jewelers in Miami Lakes, was inspired by the movie Calendar Girls to fundraise for former classmates who are battling cancer. Snow created and funded the idea for a playful girls calendar with each month featuring a Hialeah Senior High alumna from the classes of 1965, 1966, 1967 and 1969. The calendar, which runs from July 2015 through June 2016 includes Cheryl Jocz, Peggy O’Grady, Mary Varela, Barbara Andrews, Nancy Hallbert, Linda Szaryc, Dee Chamberlain, Vickie Bailey, Sylvia Phillips, Linda Lee, Peggy Burke, and Charlotte Layfield. “I heard that some former classmates were battling cancer and I thought this could be a way to fundraise for them,” said Snow. Snow, part of the reunion committee for Hialeah Senior High School’s class of 1967, is active in keeping in touch with classmates and is sending the funds from the calendar. “At Snow’s Jewelers we sign up to host registration for the Susan G. Komen events, so we are involved with funding help for those dealing with cancer,” said Snow, “but for this specific situation, I wanted the funds to go directly to someone I used to share the halls with in high school.” Snow also celebrated a reunion weekend with the class of 1967 in early May that included events at the Hialeah Racetrack, the new Milander Auditorium, and a friendly softball game at Miami Lakes Optimist Park.
Miami Lakes Town Council actions during May 5 meeting The following actions were taken by the Miami Lakes Town Council at the May 5 regular meeting: • Lawmakers gave their final approval on an ordinance to amend the town’s budget by reallocating $400,000 from the fund balance to the general fund budget to pay for the attorney fees in the lawsuit Mayor Michael Pizzi filed against the town to get his job back after he was acquitted of public corruption charges last year. • Councilmembers gave their initial approval for an ordinance to require a request for code enforcement fine reduction be made after the violation for which a civil penalty is corrected, and stipulates the criteria that the hearing officer should consider in acting upon a request, which includes the gravity of the violation, any actions taken by the applicant to correct the violation, any previous or other outstanding violations and timeliness to comply. According to the proposed ordinance, whether the applicant’s failure to comply with an order is due to an inability to comply based on factors beyond the control of the applicant. There may be no reduction to the town’s direct costs in prosecuting the violation and the property must be in compliance before a request for reduction in the civil penalty is granted. The proposed ordinance provides guidelines for maximum reductions based on the type of ownership, consistent with the criteria the Council had been utilizing, specifically, no more than a 50 percent reduction for bankowned properties, no more than 75 percent for properties owned by other entities, and a maximum
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reduction to one day’s fine plus costs for an owner-occupied residential property. • The Council approved a change order in the amount of $220,000 to Lukes-Sawgrass Landscape to purchase and install trees in the town. The new contract is valued at $245,000 and is to be expended from both the general fund budget and capital projects. • Councilmembers authorized the town manager to execute a license agreement providing for FDOT to harmonize the town’s right of way with the 1-75 sound barrier and other highway improvements. FDOT District is constructing the I-75/Palmetto Express Lanes project in Miami-Dade County, which extends about 10 miles along the Palmetto Expressway from West Flagler Street to Miami Lakes Drive and about three miles along I-75 from the Palmetto Expressway to Northwest 170 Street. The project started in 2014 and is expected to be finished in 2017. • The Council approved an interlocal agreement with the city of Miami Gardens for floodplain management services and technical support services. Miami Gardens has requested assistance with the town’s Building Department for floodplain management. Miami Lakes operates one of the most successful floodplain management programs in the state and is one of the very few in South Florida to obtain a Class 5 rating, which translates into a 25 percent discount in flood insurance for residents. The department is also a leader in technological information in the building services industry. • Lawmakers approved Councilmember Tony Lama’s suggestion to send a strong message to the county that Miami Lakes supports innovation and free market principles, and the county should pave the way of innovative companies like Uber and Lyft to operate in South Florida without impediments. • Councilmembers approved Vice Mayor Manny Cid’s proposal to direct the town manager to work with Miami-Dade Fire Chief David Downey on the possibility of adding one or two more medical rescue transport vehicles to serve town residents. With the new fire station on the west side soon to be open Cid thought it would be a good idea for the additional rescue transport vehicles to help save lives. • Councilmembers approved Cid’s recommendation to direct the town manager to create a page on the town’s website for nonprofits to outline the resources available (technical assistance and permitting) in a uniform matter to help expand areas of service outside of local governments scope for town residents.
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M. Lakes-based HeartWare wins Beacon Council Award in Life Sciences category HeartWare, a global medical device company dedicated to delivering safe, high-performing and transformative therapies that enable patients with heart failure to get back to life, recently won Miami-Dade Beacon Council Award in the Life Sciences category. During the organization’s 13th annual awards ceremony held at the University of Miami Student Activities Center in Coral Gables, the Miami Lakes company, located at 14420 N.W. 60 Avenue, was recognized for its achievements in successfully treating people with heart conditions. The company’s innovative technologies are creating advances in the miniaturization of Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs) leading to less invasive surgical procedures and increasing the patient population who may be suitable for VAD therapy. According to HeartWare, heart failure is a degenerative, terminal disease that affects more than 20 million people worldwide, and causing more than 7.25 million deaths a year. About one million people suffer from Class IV heart failure, the most severe stage of the disease. Heart transplant surgery is a proven treatment option for class IV heart failure patients but a limited number of donor hearts become available each year, according to HeartWare. Ventricular assist devices can provide circulatory support until a donor heart becomes available or provide long-term support as an alternative to transplantation, which is called destination therapy. HeartWare’s breakthrough innovations begin with the company’s miniaturized ventricular assist device, which is called HVAD Pump that’s designed to be implanted next to the heart in the pericardial space avoiding the more invasive surgical procedures required with older versions of LVAD technologies. Andres Toledo, vice president of Operations for HeartWare, accepted the Beacon Council award. He was joined by thenMiami Lakes Mayor Wayne Slaton and Councilmember Ceasar Mestre. “With over 600 employees in our town, Miami Lakes wishes the company much more success in the future,” said Slaton.
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ADazzles Salon & Beauty Supply hosts ‘Pay It Forward’ campaign for complimentary makeovers By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker staff Carlo Krockel, owner of ADazzles Salon and Beauty Supply in Miami Lakes, is continuing a series of paying-it-forward altruism wherein he finds deserving members of the community by partnering with local church representatives to offer a complete makeover free of charge. “I did this because I just want to give back to the community,” said Krockel. “I want to help in any way I can and make people feel good about themselves, inside and out.” Krockel and the ADazzles Salon team partnered with local businesses, like Miami Lakes Auto Mall, who donate funds for two people every month to have lunch, receive two full outfits, haircut, styling, and makeup. To
date Krockel has had eight deserving clients nominated by their churches to receive a makeover day. The Pay It Forward event is a campaign that began in January 2015 and will continue until December. Each month has a theme, and in fitting with that theme, two mothers, a mother and daughter duo, will be selected for May, just in time for Mother’s Day and two fathers will be chosen for June. Krockel also plans to do a teacher’s theme for the new school year. “My team was superb with transforming these women,” said Krockel. “And the women were astounded. No one gives something away for no reason, and yet here they were getting a whole day of lunch, outfits and styling done just because.”
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Memorial Hospital Miramar Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Since first opening our doors on St. Patrick’s Day 2005, Memorial Hospital Miramar has provided high-quality patient- and family-centered care to meet the healthcare needs of our growing community. Offering expert care in emergency, medical, surgical, outpatient, and rehabilitation services, Memorial Hospital Miramar continues to fulfill Memorial Healthcare System’s vision of being a world-class model of excellence for safety, quality, customer service, and cost-effectiveness. To commemorate our first decade of service to the community, Memorial Hospital Miramar has teamed up with Miramar Parks and Recreation to create the Memorial Fitness Zone at Miramar Regional Park, featuring outdoor fitness equipment donated by Memorial. The Memorial Fitness Zone will serve to encourage and enhance the health and well-being of our community for generations to come.
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Barbara Goleman’s badminton team wins North Division GMAC crown For the second time in Goleman’s history, the school’s badminton team won the Divisional Championship title at the Greater Miami Athletic Conference (GMAC). “We had a good season with a great finish,” said coach Debbie Perez. Three-year Boys Doubles champ, senior, Danny Xie and Anthony Dally went undefeated in five matches to declare victory. Also undefeated was junior, Patricia Miranda in Girls Singles, which is a first in this category for Goleman. Senior Neil Maragy had a good showing in fourth place in
Boys Singles. In Girls Doubles, seniors Gabriella Sallai and Ashley Osorio finished in second place with seniors, Kirsten Cabarcas and Megan Lopez in third place. Also undefeated was Mixed Doubles with seniors, Marcus Tavarez and Claudia Alonso playing hard and in sync to retain their title from last year. With a strong second place win, juniors Gabriel Brok and Chelsea Henriquez look forward to next season. As most of the team has played together for the past four years, this victory is bittersweet. Despite leaving high school with a win-
ning final season, this is indeed their last season together. The friendships and memories made over the past four years will be long cherished amongst teammates. “Having these amazing kids to mentor over the past four years has been such an honor and so rewarding. These student-athlete’s are in the top 10 percent of their class and have so many amazing opportunities waiting for them upon graduation. I will miss each and every one of them and wish them success and greatness in their futures,” said Perez.
First annual ‘West of Cannes Film Festival’ set for Main St. Playhouse By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker staff The promotional poster for the West of Cannes Film Festival shows a swimmer wearing a vintage yellow scuba helmet, nestled
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Students attending a Southeast Florida University but are not legal residents of Florida may also submit. Films must be no longer than 30 minutes, with no minimum run time, and must have been completed after November 1, 2013. Short films previously screened at other events will be accepted. The regular submission deadline is August 31 for $15. Late submissions will be accepted from September 1 to October 31 for $20. All submissions must be received before Sunday, November 1. Finalists will be selected and notified by November 8. Finalists’ films will be screened at the festival on Friday and Saturday, November 20 and 21 with the award ceremony following on Sunday, November 22. A jury of judges consisting of industry professionals including HBO producers, Univision directors, and local established filmmakers will select the winners for the event. “West of Cannes is different from any other film festival in that it’s not international,” said Lyzniak “so we are especially excited to see short films that are homegrown, just like this festival, created and shot in Miami by Miami filmmakers. Downtown Miami and the Design District is saturated with art and film so we tried to bring some of that art and cinema to the Miami Lakes community instead.” WOCFF is made possible by Main Street Players and Samurai Snacks Productions, a nonprofit independent video production house based in Miami with filmmakers Alexander Casanova, Ashley Perdigon, Jason Lyzniak, and Ileana Hernandez. For more information on the festival, visit www.westofcannes. com. For information on how to sponsor the event email westofcannes@gmail.com.
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Meeting & Class Calendar The Town of Miami Lakes, homeowners associations, professional and volunteer groups have scheduled meetings and classes during May:
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Elderly Affairs Com. May 13 Education Adv. Board May 14 Economic Devel. Com. May 19 Planning/Zoning Board May 19 Veterans Committee May 21 Public Safety Committee May 26 Town Council Meeting June 2 June 3 Youth Activities T.F. Cultural Affairs June 4
8:30 am M.L. Govt. Center 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center 5:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center 6:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center 5:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center
(The following classes are free for Miami Lakes residents) (Note: All classes end June 5 for summer break) 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 Arts & Crafts Mon. Noon MCCC Tu/Th 1:35 pm MCCC Knitting/Crocheting Line Dancing Tu/Th 11:30 am MCCC Ballet 1 Monday 4:30 pm MCCC Ballet 2 Monday 5:30 pm MCCC Ballet 3 Wednesday 4:30 pm MCCC Ballet 4 Wednesday 5:30 pm MCCC Jazz 1 Tuesday 4:30 pm MCCC Jazz 2 Tuesday 5:30 pm MCCC Jazz 3 Thursday 4:30 pm MCCC Jazz 4 Thursday 5:30 pm MCCC Martial Arts (tots) Monday/Wednesday 4:30 pm MCCC Martial Arts (beginners) Monday/Wednesday 5:30 pm MCCC Martial Arts (intermed.) Tuesday/Thursday 4:30 pm MCCC Martial Arts (advanced) Tuesday/Thursday 5:30 pm MCCC Painting I & II Fri. 9 am/12:30 pm MCCC Painting III Wednesday 9:00 am RACC Sewing Tu/Th 2:00 pm MCCC Computer Training M/T/W/Th 9:15/11:30 am 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 Spanish for Adults M/T/W/T 6:00 pm MCCC
Homeowners Organizations
Loch Lomond East Lake Cynthia Windmill Gate Loch Andrews Loch Isle Lake Glen Ellen Lake Katharine Villas Serenity Point Royal Oaks Gramercy Park Regatta Pointe Fountain Park Lake Elizabeth Lake Martha Loch Lomond West Villa Vizcaya Lake Sandra The Anchorage
May 13 May 13 May 14 May 18 May 18 May 19 May 19 May 20 May 20 May 21 May 21 May 25 May 25 May 26 May 26 May 27 May 28 May 28
7:00 pm MLCC 7:30 MLCC 7:00 pm MLCC 7:00 pm MLCC 7:00 pm MLCC 7:30 pm MLCC 7:30 pm MLCC 7:00 pm MLCC 7:30 pm MLCC 7:30 pm MCCC 7:00 pm MLCC 7:30 pm MLCC 7:00 pm MLCC 6:30 pm MLCC 7:30 pm MLCC 7:30 pm MLCC 7:30 pm MLCC 7:30 pm MLCC
Miami Lakes Clubs, Professional & Volunteer Groups
M.L. Cham. Commerce M.L. Garden Club M.L. Bridge Club MLCA Bridge M.L. Quilting Club M.L. Kiwanis M.L. Toastmasters M.L. Lions Club
May 13 11:30 am Shula’s Hotel May 18 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Ctr. Mondays 11:30 am MCCC Thursdays 11:00 am MCCC Tuesdays 11:15 am MCCC 2nd/4th Thurs. 6:30 pm Pampered Chef 1st/3rd Tues.7:00 pm ML Educational Center 1st/3rd Tues. 7:00 pm Denny’s Hialeah
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Catholic Hospice honors volunteers at Shula’s Miami Lakes’ new Police On Saturday, April 18, Catholic sidered “Helping Angels” by the needs a few minutes to pick up Honor Guard introduced at Hospice honored its 220 volun- organization. groceries, or even if its to teers at a special luncheon held at "This is the most rewarding shine some happiness, by a volunPublic Safety awards breakfast Shula’s Hotel in the Grand Slam experience I've had since my three teer singing a patients favorite Ballroom. The volunteers at the hospice read, sing and play instruments for the patients and are con-
years working for Catholic Hospice, being able to offer a helping hand to a care giver that
song, that is most rewarding," said Javier Diaz, manager of Volunteer Services for Catholic Hospice.
Join us for our Spartan SUMMER Boot Camps! Sports Camps Activities Camps being offered: being offerd: Baseball Computers Basketball Dance Flag Football Theatre Football Volleyball Enrichment Courses for High School Credit: Art 2D Drawing Computers Writing HOPE PE Flyer with contact information and release form is available at http://bit.ly/paceschoolinfo. Sign up today at http://bit.ly/pacesummercamps. Student participants must submit online application, release form, and payment to reserve their spot. Email questions to admissions@pacehs.com.
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MIAMI LAKES new Police Department Honor Guard posted the colors at the opening of the town’s Public Safety Appreciation Day event on May 2. Pictured (from front to back) Officers Anthony Baez, Nestor Montesino and Steven Hackett. (See story on Page 3.)
Miami Lakes native Michael Plana promoted at Davie Fire Michael Plana, son of longtime Miami Lakes residents Patti and Andy Plana, was promoted to Driver Engineer with the Town of Davie Fire Department during a promotion ceremony on May 1. Born and raised in Miami Lakes, Plana is a 2005 graduate of Barbara Goleman Senior High School and was the 2005 Athletic Scholar Award recipient. Plana was the first Eagle Scout of Boy Scout Troop 566 in Miami Lakes. Plana began his career with Davie Fire Rescue in November 2010. He was cleared to work as a paramedic in July 2011, and scored the highest overall on the written and driving examinations required for the promotion to Driver Engineer.
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Pace’s flag football team finishes dominant season By Rene D. Basulto Special to The Miami Laker Thirteen wins and 506 unanswered points – this is how Monsignor Edward Pace High School’s Lady Spartans flag football team finished their regular season and district playoffs as they won the District 32 championship against Mater Academy on April 28. The 20-0 trouncing of Mater was emblematic of the team’s success all season, as they shutout every single team during the regular season and district playoffs with scores as high as 61-0. The Lady Spartans’ offense, led by Miami-Dade’s 2013 Player of the Year, quarterback Sabrina Cabrera, would rack up points on their opponents. On the defensive end, players such as safety Destiny
Wilson and defensive back Jasmine Rodriguez would completely shut down teams and leave them unable to score. The Lady Spartans were ranked No. 3 in the state and are still the only Florida flag football team to go undefeated in regular season and district play this year. Their victories even earned them the attention of WSVN 7, which aired a profile of the team for their sports show 7 Sports Xtra. The team is helmed by two Pace alumni, with Pace Law Studies teacher and head coach John Rodriguez (Class of 1978) and assistant coach Derek Duque (Class of 2012). “[Coach Rodriguez] expects us to play hard, to our capabilities, and to leave it all out on the field,” said senior wide receiver Daizsa
Jones, a major part of the team’s success who credited their undefeated and un-scored-upon record to the players’hard work and discipline. Jones is one of six seniors graduating from the team this year, along with Cabrera, Rodriguez, Tamira Smalls, Jenny Darbouze, and Pierrelena Amazon. Cabrera, who led the team all the way to the state championships in 2013, was also named Pace’s 2015 Lady Spartan of the Year for her efforts on the flag football and soccer field and her academic work. Once they entered the next round of the playoffs, the Lady Spartans found stiffer competition. In the first round, the team went into a tense double-overtime against the Miramar Patriots before finally winning 19-13. The
Lady Spartans’ season would come to an end on May 5 in a 130 loss against the Everglades Gators in the last play-in game before the state championships. Following the loss, Coach
Rodriguez said, “I’m very proud of these girls and how hard they worked. We had a tremendous season and they exceeded my expectations.”
FMU/Stephenson golf tourney set at Shula’s Florida Memorial University and the Dwight Stephenson Foundation are holding their 2015 Golf Tournament, scheduled for Monday, June 22, at Shula’s Golf Club, 7601 Miami Lakes Drive. Proceeds from the event benefit the university’s Presidential Scholarship, as well as Dwight’s Computers for Kids Program, which provides computers to deserving children from low income South Florida families.
The continued joint efforts of FMU and the Dwight Stephenson Foundation for the 2015 tournament will ensure that students gain the educational, financial and technical skills needed to compete in the global economy. Stephenson was the Miami Dolphins’ second round draft pick from Alabama in 1980 at center and retired in 1987. Under head coach Don Shula, he started in two Super Bowls and
made the Pro Bowl on several occasions and was inducted in the NFL Hall of Fame in 1998. In 1994, he was added to the Miami Dolphins Honor Roll. Stephenson won the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award in 1985, honoring his volunteer and charity work, as well as his excellence on the field, and the Walter Camp Man of the Year in 2005.
PACE HIGH SCHOOL’S Lady Spartans flag football team celebrates with their District 32 Championship trophy after defeating Mater Academy 20-0 in the district finals on April 28.
High school sports highlights A round-up of local high school sports news: Star pitcher Alexis Castroman and her American softball team were up against the best in the Region 4-7A semifinal – two-time defending Class 7A state champion St. Thomas Aquinas. And the Raiders turned back the Patriots’ challenge in a big way, a 16-0 blowout win in a game that was called in the fourth inning due to the mercy rule. American became the fifth team St. Thomas Aquinas destroyed in the postseason, which outscored their opponents 62-0, and all of the games ended early to prevent the Raiders from running up the score. The game started 30 minutes earlier than the original schedule because meteorologists predicted rain and a storm for the afternoon. Castroman, who recently comadvertising
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Monsignor Edward Pace High softball coach Angel Torres and his team recently hosted the Middle School Softball Tournament to encourage middle school students to pursue playing high school softball. Three middle school teams – Saint Louis Covenant, Immaculate and Holy Rosary Saint Richard, competed in the tournament. Saint Louis Covenant took home first place followed by Immaculate and Holy Rosary Saint Richard. Torres said the event also allowed his high school girls to mentor their younger peers and encourage them to continue to play softball in high school and college. “It’s good experience to play multiple days and get a trophy at the end,” Torres said. “We want to reach out to the middle schools each year. It’s similar to the Slamfest and Speedball tournaments geared towards high school athletes.”
PACE HIGH SCHOOL senior baseball player Gustavo Guerra signed a Letter of Intent to attend St. Thomas University on May 7. Guerra was also one of two recipients of the Kevin Garcia Athletic Scholarship for exceptional student athletes at Pace’s Academic Awards on April 28.
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Dade Christian student athletes are named to Best Teams of M-Dade Each season, The Miami Herald recognizes the best athletes in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Congratulations to Dade Christian School junior, Ivan Arenas, and senior, Jared Johnson, who earned the honor of being part of the All-Dade teams. Both students were recognized for their outstanding performances on the field. Varsity Boys Soccer coach Leo Estabridis feels the honor could not have been bestowed on a more worthy recipient, “Ivan Arenas is a true athlete and the team captain on our Varsity team. His determination and competitive nature, combined with his smarts and sports abilities, will propel him into a successful future. [He] is a hard worker which is why he stands apart from so many of his peers. “I have known Ivan since he was an elementary student and right from the beginning, could tell that his determination and competitive spirit drove him on and off the field. He is a boy who, when given a challenge, is focused on putting forth his best effort and is not satisfied with just getting it done.” At 6’4” and 225 lbs., Jared Johnson is not easily missed. A powerhouse on the field, Johnson
IVAN ARENAS was an instant impact starter for Dade Christian the day he showed up on campus his junior year. Athletic Director and head football coach Mike Sonneborn had nothing but praise for the offensive/defensive lineman, “Jared is a very hard working young man. He has been a great teammate and an asset for the school.” Dade Christian School prides itself on having an award-winning, full athletic program. Over the years, the Crusader Athletics teams have earned countless awards at the district, regional and state levels. Other All-County noteworthy achievements:
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Pace High honors students during 2015 Academic Awards ceremony By Rene D. Basulto Special to The Miami Laker Family, friends, faculty, staff, and alumni came together to celebrate and honor Pace students at Monsignor Edward Pace High School’s 2015 Academic Awards held in the Spartan Center on April 28. For the primary Academic Awards, around 150 students were honored for their excellent performance in each subject area. Two students from each grade
were also presented with trophies for Service to School & Community, Best All-Around, and the Spartan Pride Award. In addition, each Signature Academy Class presented an award to an exceptional student, with 30 students in total being honored by the Academies. For Athletic Awards, senior basketball player Charles “CJ” Fisher was named Spartan of the Year, senior flag football and soccer player Sabrina Cabrera was
PACE HIGH SENIOR Brianna Martinez (second from right) is presented with the inaugural Margie Wessel Scott Award by (from left) Pace president Father Paul Vuturo, Pace principal Ana Garcia, and Class of 1977 Pace alumna Margie Wessel Scott at Monsignor Edward Pace High School’s 2015 Academic Awards held on April 28.
named Lady Spartan of the Year, and senior Alejandro Hernandez received the George Cunningham Award. This year’s ceremony featured the inaugural presentation of the Margie Wessel Scott Award. Formerly the Lady Grace Award, it was renamed to honor the Class of 1977 alumna, member of the Pace Hall of Fame and FSU Athletics Hall of Fame, and former Pace Athletic director. Scott was selected as the award’s namesake as she epitomized the excellence in academics, community service, and athletics honored by the award. After giving a speech in gratitude, Scott presented the award to Miami Lakes resident, senior Brianna Martinez. Students were also honored with AP Scholars awards and scholarship awards from FIU, the Kevin Garcia Foundation, the National Honor Society, the Independent Schools of South Florida, and other organizations. The ceremony was not without its surprises. The entire Lady Spartans flag football team went on stage after winning the District 32 Championship to support their quarterback Sabrina Cabrera as she was presented with the Lady Spartan of the Year award. Finally principal Ana Garcia received a surprise of her own – a week-long cruise to Alaska gifted by the Pace family in gratitude for her hard work and in recognition of receiving the NCEA Educational Excellence Award.
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Spanish Lake Elementary’s art teacher Jessica Castillo awarded Education Fund grant The Education Fund awarded Spanish Lakes Elementary’s (SLE) newest art teacher, Jessica Castillo, a Mural Grant. The grant was funded through the Lynn & Louis Wolfson II Family Foundation and the R. Kirk Landon Foundation. The purpose of the grant was to increase student awareness in selecting healthy, organic foods and pride in their school cafeteria through art. The students used abstract painting styles to fill in
their chosen food item. With tape and a given set of colors for each assigned vegetable or fruit, the mural to enhance the cafeteria wall was created. Twenty-two students worked diligently with Castillo after school to complete The Power of Art project. “This has given my students a boost in self-esteem and an incredible sense of confidence and ownership in their cafeteria and school,” said Castillo.
Goleman art teacher wins Best in Show for art piece By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker staff The second edition of Artistic License Art Exhibition honored 18 artists at a reception held earlier this year, among them Goleman art teacher Charles E. Humes Jr. Artistic License is a Miami Design District event organized by Miami-Dade Public Schools, Division of Academic Support, Visual and Performing Arts and Dade Art Educators Association. Humes was named one of three for Best in Show for his piece “Homage to the Chairman” created with mixed media. The judges’ decisions were based on the artist’s achievements and the over-
all consistency of their body of work. Judges look for personal vision, innovation and creative risk-taking articulated in the piece. “My body of work may well be characterized as a type of social realism but I like the term ‘humism,’ a humanist way of employing any and everything to tell a story,” said Humes. “My work portrays the subtle drama in the noble African term ‘harambee’ in which everyone and every moment is celebrated. I portray thoughtful vignettes of the plight and circumstance of people, particularly the genre of the AfricanAmerican and people of color.”
SPANISH LAKE ELEMENTARY students painted an abstract mural on the importance of selecting healthy foods with help from a mural grant. Pictured (from left) Jayleen Jimenez, Anabella L. Taveras, Jasmine I. Morales, Jasmine T. Rubio, Angela Sardiñas, Yanet M.Feliz, Luis J. Cruz, Viviana Zamora, Kaithlyn Villarreal, Victoria Martinez, Valentina Castellano, Robert S. Sanchez.
Mater Lakes Academy girls’ middle school soccer team in championship (Following is corrected text on a story that ran in the May 1 issue.) In their inaugural season, the Mater Lakes Academy girls’ middle school soccer team reached the Charter Schools League Championship game, but lost to Doral Academy, 5-1. The girls finished the season 7-4. Head coach Robert Vidal said his team played well throughout the season. “We came such a long way when no one gave us a shot,” he said. “We won the semifinal game and made it to the championship game. That was a great accomplishment for the girls.”
Vidal said his team got off to a slow start in the regular season but turned it around. Before a game, he told his team he would buy them pizza if they win. “I ended up spending $100 for pizza,” Vidal quipped. “But it was well worth it.” Vidal said his players are the best soccer team assembled. Team co-captains Daniella Martinez, an eighth grade student, Geraldine Velasco, who’s also in the eighth grade, and 7th grader Ingrid Pagan are the backbone of the team. And so are Vanessa Rodriguez, who was the team’s leading scorer at three goals per game, and
Hailey Vidal, the coach’s daughter. Robert Vidal said his team lives by one motto. “We are all we got,” he said. “No one gave us a chance but we found our way and fought to get to the championship game.”
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SAS successes recognized by Alberto Carvalho In late April, Miami-Dade County Public Schools Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho, joined by School Board members and School for Advanced Studies students (SAS), hosted an academic signing ceremony to recognize the 58 percent of SAS graduates heading to Top 50 U.S. colleges including all Ivy League schools. Of the 58 percent accepted into the Top 50 U.S. colleges, 18 students were accepted into the eight Ivy League schools. Additionally, 98 percent of the class of 2015 earned their Associate in Arts degree. All 167 seniors from the school’s Wolfson, Kendall, North and Homestead campuses were present at the signing.
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Barbara Bush Foundation for HML’s Carina Zatarain wins Family Literacy honors teens grand prize in Orange Bowl By R.A. Romero Art Poster competition The Miami Laker staff The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy will honor nine teen mentors from MiamiDade County with Teen Trendsetters Excellence Awards for their leadership and service. Students mentoring in the foundation’s program assist first through third graders with reading during weeklong tutoring sessions. Seventh grader, Alicia Urrutia, from Bob Graham Education Center is among the Miami-Dade County School District recipients. Urrutia became a mentor when she was introduced to the Barbara Bush Foundation by her school counselor, Joel Castellanos. Urrutia was paired with elementary student, Grace Brito, for tutoring. Twice a week Urrutia and Brito met to work on literacy computer programs. “Alicia and Grace became close as they read together and
ANNA NGUYEN shared their favorite parts of the story. Teen Trendsetters proved to be a wonderful learning experience for both the middle-school and elementary students,” said Castellanos. Anna Nguyen, a seventh grader at Ernest R. Graham K-8 Center, will also be honored and is the leader of the Teen Trendsetters program at her school.
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Our Lady of the Lakes students honored during ACC All-Star Mass
OUR LADY OF THE LAKES students (from left) Danielle Flores, Lynette Pinero, Samantha Reyes and Carolina Arevalo are pictured with Athletic director German Garcia (center) at the ACC All-Star Mass.
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Students from 26 Archdiocese of Miami Catholic schools were celebrated on May 3 at the All Catholic Conference (ACC) AllStar Mass held at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Miami Beach. Many family members, coaches and teachers from all the schools came out to show their support. Fifteen students from Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School were invited by their coaches to represent their respective varsity sport. Students were selected based on their leadership off and on the playing field, dedication to the team, hard work, and/or overall sportsmanship.
HML hosts North Twin Lakes end of school year performance North Twin Lakes Elementary Community School will have its end-of-year performance including the school’s chorus and violinists, Art Students Gallery Night Exhibition, award-winning Community School Dancers, After School Program, piano students, and Drama Club performers. The event will be held at Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High School on Wednesday, May 13, at 6:00 p.m. The art exhibition will open at 5:00 p.m.
MIAMI-DADE SCHOOL BOARD CHAIR Perla Tabares Hantman (center) joined principal Lourdes Diaz (left) and students on May 5 to celebrate “Bike to School” Day at Hialeah Middle School. “Bike to School” Day events help raise awareness to create safer routes for bicycling and to emphasize the importance of physical activity among children.
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Pace students Mia Lama and Health Hints: Matthew Schaffer attend Motivation Youth Leadership Conference By Ricky Ali By Rene D. Basulto Special to The Miami Laker Monsignor Edward Pace High School junior Mia Lama and freshman Matthew Schaffer improved their leadership skills at the Youth Leadership Miami conference sponsored by the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce and held at Florida International University’s Biscayne Bay Campus from March 20-21. Lama and Schaffer were invited to the conference after an application process where they answered questions pertaining to Miami-Dade County. Most of the program’s first day involved activities for high schools students to build leadership and teamwork skills.
On the second day, attendees heard from community leaders and inspirational speakers at workshops and presentations. Lama noted that she got the chance to meet with speakers whose programs and organizations she plans to work with more in the future. “The most important thing I took away from the conference was to be open to people’s ideas,” said Lama, who called the conference “a truly enriching experience.” Schaffer called the program “extraordinary,” adding “It taught me a lot about who I am and what it takes to lead a team and help that team to achieve the desired goal.”
Trainer at Shula’s Athletic Club Special to The Miami Laker In the fitness industry you typically hear goals such as “I want to lose 20 pounds,” “I want to drop 10 percent body fat,” or “I want to gain 10-lbs of muscle.” Unfortunately, I also hear goals like “I need to strengthen my back because of an injury to my spine,” or “my doctor told me I need to implement an exercise regimen because of a particular wellness issue” such as hypertension, high cholesterol, or diabetes among others. The question we should ask is “why fitness, wellness, healthy eating and healthy lifestyle habits are neglected throughout our lives in the first place?” An even bigger question is “can we set a long term goal that can also motivate us to consistently address these important components throughout our life?” Without true purpose it can be difficult to set and accomplish specific, attainable, measureable, yet
and Goal Setting challenging short and long term goals that not only inspire us but are aligned with our ambitions. This can lead us to achieve balance in all aspects of a healthy life. My inspiration and purpose is my son. When my son was born, like most parents I realized I had to be his father, teacher, role model, disciplinarian, provider, mentor, and even friend at times. It is my responsibility to teach him. When he turned eight I assumed sole responsibility of him, at that moment I realized in order to always be there for him I had to be healthy and alive. Making this connection between my life goal and my fitness was very important to me, as anything that would negatively affect me would negatively affect him. Consequently I had to look long and hard at myself, my life and the things I needed to change in order to be there in every aspect of life for my son. My journey through life has a passionate purpose that provides me with the motivation,
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PACE HIGH freshman Matthew Schaffer (left) and junior Mia Lama (right) attended the Youth Leadership Miami Conference.
HML SENIOR HIGH student Karla Moran was selected as one of the Renay Rossi – Distinguished Artist Award winners for the “Museum & Art Technology Program Student Showcase” at Coral Gables Museum. The reception took place at the Coral Gables Museum on Saturday, May 2. The art piece, pictured, was titled “Unity.”
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determination and reason to be successful in life, and strive to achieve balance in all aspects of a healthy life. Now that my son is a successful man that I am so incredibly proud of, I realized how much he did for my life just by being in it. What is your purpose? The objective is to eventually achieve and balance all the aspects of a healthy life. This takes patience, commitment, great planning and organization. Remember failure is also a key part, as failure is only an opportunity to look at the series of events that led to a decision. With strong purpose and drive, optimal fitness and wellness can be achieved. At Shula’s Athletic Club I’m very fortunate to part of a team of young professional coaches that share the same vision as I do. Together we are dedicated and committed to provide everyone in our facility and community with the highest quality service. We understand the importance of living a high quality, disease and injury free life.
Local high school athletes honored at Scholar-Athlete awards luncheon Several Miami Lakes area high school athletes were honored with scholarship awards during the recent Scholar-Athlete Luncheon hosted by the Dade Schools Athletic Foundation. Lauren Book, CEO of the Lauren’s Kids Foundation, served as guest speaker, and her organization presented a $1,000 scholarship to Barbara Goleman bowler Gabriella Sallai. Hialeah Gardens’ Sebastian Aguilar, who played basketball, volleyball and ran cross-country, received a $2,000 scholarship from the Dade Schools Athletic Foundation Hall of Fame. Arena Advertising and Sports Marketing presented $500 scholarships to two American Senior High athletes – Alyssa Flores (volleyball, basketball and softball), and Jeremiah Dinson (football and track.)
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HML’s Yasiel Gonzalez earns Goleman Key Club raises third place in MDCPS’s teen funds for March of Dimes On April 2, the Key Club of Mortazavi from March of Dimes, driver safety poster contest Barbara Goleman Senior High and Martha Albrecht from the The Teen Driver Safety Poster Contest hosted by Miami-Dade County Public Schools was open to all students of Miami-Dade County. Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High School’s (HML) own Yasiel Gonzalez placed third in the county-wide competition and was recognized by School Board Chair Perla Tabares Hantman at a
school board meeting, along with $100 award for his art piece. Gonzalez was also recognized for the aforementioned award at the Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Governing Board meeting in late April at the Stephen P. Clark Center.
School hosted its annual Gator Idol singing competition to raise awareness and to collect donations for the March of Dimes. The March of Dimes is an organization that helps mothers have healthy pregnancies and helps babies have happy and healthy lives. Students performed in front of a live audience and were judged on their overall performance by three judges: Patricia Hachar from Think Famous Productions, Javid
Kiwanis of Greater Miami Lakes. At the end of the show, the top three singers were announced and awarded with trophies. Alexandria Canto took home the honor of first place, Tanis Perez took second place, and Kehvani Hicks won third place. Through ticket sales, donations, concession stand profits, and the club’s own generous donations, the club raised over $1000 for The March of Dimes.
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PICTURED (from left) HML principal Eric Acosta, HML art student teacher Valerie Ramos, School Board Chair Perla Tabares Hantman, Yasiel Gonzalez and HML art teacher Mario Vazquez gather to recognize Gonzalez’s artwork which placed third in the county’s poster contest.
HML’s Victoria Estopiñan wins Piano Slam 7 Best Poem competition at Arsht Center Victoria Estopiñan, a student at Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High (HML), was chosen as the Piano Slam 7 Best Poem Winner. Estopiñan and the other 14 middle school and high school finalists performed at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts on April 30. The mission of Piano Slam is to utilize music as a tool and inspiration to give youth a voice through artistic expression. Piano Slam is a poetry writing competition that asks students to compose works of
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poetry inspired by their reactions to a selection of music, and, if they become a finalist, to perform their composition at the annual Piano Slam event. As the winner of the poetry completion, Estopiñan won $500 and a Notebook computer. “I am very proud of Victoria and the direction our amazing school is heading,” said HML principal Eric Acosta. “We are truly recapturing our reputation as one of the premier high schools in South Florida.”
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In 2014 the College Board announced that it would redesign the SAT to focus on the facets that correlate most with college and career success and reflect what students are learning across the country. The College Board also announced a landmark partnership with Khan Academy, a leader in online education, to make free and personalized practice resources for the redesigned SAT. The pro-
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In Memoriam:
Longtime resident Eugene E. Rubio Longtime Miami Lakes resident Eugene E. Rubio passed away on May 5. He was the husband of Magaly Rubio, a Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate agent, and president of the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce. A viewing was held on May 6 at Vista Memorial in Miami Lakes and a Mass of the Resurrection was held on May 7. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Eugene Rubio’s memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital at www. stjude.org.
gram, set to be released in June, will reinforce the work being done in the classroom and help students specifically with content on the new SAT. College Board and Khan Academy are online resources for high school students that assist with college success and acceptance. For more information visit www.collegeboard.org or www. khanacademy.org. EUGENE E. RUBIO
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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
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large group for KAR and Star power; Chloe Menendez for first place overall soloist for KAR and Star Systems; “I Believe” first overall group for Onstage and KAR; “I Want My MTV” for first overall production in KAR; Marirosa Crawford for Miss KAR 2015 and first overall soloist; “All My People” first overall large group for Star Systems; Brashawd Lewis for Mr. KAR 2015; Katie Camero for Miss Starpower 2015 and Miss KAR 2015; Performance team for the Too Hot To Handle Award.
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.)
INTENSITY DANCER’S STUDIO competition team members celebrate the awards they earned during the 2015 competition season.
Team Mayoyi participates in Relay for Life
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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our team members accomplished this year. We specifically chose competitions that would be challenging to them,” said instructor Marisa Bidegaray. “They competed in the highest division at the events, knowing that they may not always come in first place. They stepped up to the challenge, making their wins worth that much more.” The highlights for the studio include: “Snow Angels” winning first overall for a small group for KAR and Star Power; “We Like To Party” winning overall for a
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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
By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker staff The dancers at Intensity Dancer’s Studio, located at 15507 Bull Run Road in Miami Lakes, have a lot to celebrate. The dancers for the competition team, which includes ages 8 to 18, just wrapped up competition season with a host of awards. The first competition, Star Systems, began in February and followed with On Stage New York, Kids Artistic Review (KAR), and Star Power, the last competition ending in April. “We are really proud of what
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
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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.
GLORIA GARCIA, team captain of Team Mayoyi, in honor of Maria D. Garcia who lost her battle to cancer at 38 years old, is pictured with friends and family during the Miami Lakes Relay for Life at Optimist Park on May 2. Gloria Garcia, who has participated with the Relay for Life committee for many years, was chairperson for the 2015 event.
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Neighbor & Miami Lakes Automall GM, Fred Senra, Invites You To Experience The Hometown Difference!
The
NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS!
Miami Lakes Automall has teamed up with Adazzles Hair Salon & Supply for the “Forward in ‘15” Make over program. Every month two deserving people will receive a full makeover including hair, makeup and a new wardrobe free of charge. Take a look at our latest recipients!
300 Hometown
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Discount! FOR MIAMI LAKES RESIDENTS Discount off any new or used car purchase from Miami Lakes Automall after price negotiation. Must provide proof of residence in Miami Lakes. Must present ad. Limit one per purchase. See dealer for complete details.
“My satisfaction was Miami Lakes Automall’s #1 priority! They made me feel like family!” - Lazaro Millo
INTRODUCING OUR NEW
ZIPP LUBE SERVICE
17.95
$
• OIL & FILTER CHANGE • TIRE ROTATION • SAFETY INSPECTION Excludes synthetic oil and diesel engines. Some makes and models may be slightly more. Limited to 5 quarts of standard oil. Expires 5/31/15
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th 1 6600 NW 57 Ave SOUTH SIDE OF THE PALMETTO EXPRESSWAY (SR 826) EXIT 826 AT NW 57TH AVE (RED ROAD)
1-866-782-8208