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The original northwest Miami-Dade community newspaper for the Town of Miami Lakes & surrounding areas Vol. 42 No 21
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MIAMI LAKES, FLORIDA
NOVEMBER 4, 2016
11 candidates face off for 4 Town Council seats Next week, Miami Lakes residents will flock to the polls to elect a mayor and three council members to represent the town for the next four years. On November 8, incumbent Mayor Michael Pizzi, 53, faces two challengers, Councilmember Manny Cid, 33, and former mayor Wayne Slaton, 65, the face of Miami Lakes’ incorporation movement. For Seat One, Councilmember Nelson Rodriguez, a 47-year-old Coral Gables firefighter, is facing attorney Alex Dehghani, 36, and Xiomara Pazos, 59, who owns a non emergency transportation company. For Seat Three, Councilmember Tony Lama, a 38 year-old software engineer, is facing attorney Elizabeth Delgado, 52. Three political novices are running for vacant Seat Five, as Esther Colon, a 62-year-old retired government administrator; Luis Collazo, 43-year-old health care administrator and former chair of the Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee; and attorney Nayib Hassan, 38, are seeking the seat Cid gave up to run for mayor. With the exception of the Seat Three race, if no candidate in the other three races receives at least 51 percent of the votes, the two top vote recipients will be in a run-off two weeks later. On election day, the following Miami Lakes precincts will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.: Pct. 305 – Miami Lakes Branch Library, 6699 Windmill Gate Road Pct. 306 – Miami Lakes Middle School, 6425 Miami Lakeway North Pct. 307 – Miami Lakes United Methodist Church, 14800 Ludlam Road Pct. 308 – Miami Lakes K-8 Center, 14250 N.W. 67 Avenue Pct. 352 – Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue Pct. 385 – Barbara Goleman Senior High School, 14100 N.W. 89 Avenue Pct. 390 – Bob Graham Education Center, 15901 N.W. 79 Avenue.
A Look Inside:
Miami Lakes Mayoral Candidates
Candidate profiles for each race are on the following pages: Mayoral Race:
See Page 2 Seat One Race: See Page 4 Seat Three Race: See Page 8 Seat Five Race: See Page 9 MANNY CID
MICHAEL PIZZI
WAYNE SLATON
Miami Lakes Seat One Candidates
ALEX DEHGHANI
XIOMARA PAZOS
NELSON RODRIGUEZ
Miami Lakes Seat Five Candidates
NAYIB HASSAN
LUIS COLLAZO
Miami Lakes Seat Three Candidates
ESTHER COLON
ELIZABETH DELGADO
TONY LAMA
n News and Notes of interest from the Town of Miami Lakes. See pages...........................6 & 7
n State of the Town address foresees more citizen services in the year ahead.........................11
n Miami-Dade Ethics Commission honors Miami Lakes Middle’s Lisa Deyarza............15
n Superintendent Alberto Carvalho holds “Coffee and Conversation” in Miami Lakes.....22
n M.L.Chamber of Commerce hosts labor attorney Leslie Langbein Nov. 9........6
n Graham Cos. and Main Street Merchants host annual Festival of Lights on November 26......10
n Mater Academy alumni Albert Almora plays in his first World Series with Cubs........20
n Community Calendar, 15, School, sports and church news, 18-27, Classified ads.........27-31
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Three tested politicians square off in mayoral race The Mayoral Race: Manny Cid, who’s the cash cow in fundraising with $65,460, said he decided to run for political office for a second time to continue with his duties but this time as mayor of Miami Lakes. “I first ran in 2012 to reform government which I have accomplished via performance based budgeting, live webcasting of town council meetings and placing our contracts and check book online,” he said. “I’ve had one of the most successful council terms in town history and accomplished the following: Securing an independent zip code to be voted upon by Congress later this year, which would sharply lower auto insurance rates; secured $300,00 from the MiamiDade Library system to renovate Miami Lakes Branch Library; I took on the county on special taxing districts and when turned over to the town, residents will see a
huge savings on their tax bill; and I fought developers by implementing the mobility ordinance, which requires that developers mitigate traffic impact. I also sponsored the Royal Oaks Park playground shade canopy.” If elected the town’s new mayor, Cid said the first issue he would like to address is the Miami Lakes brand. “Whether you agree or disagree with what occurred during the past three years, I believe there is 100 percent consensus among residents that our brand took a hit,” he said. “I promise to work with all my heart and energy to rebuild the Miami Lakes brand. I also am committed to implement more community policing policies to keep our town safe.” Michael Pizzi, who has raised $35,350, offers several reasons he’s running for political office for a seventh time, saying his track record of keeping his campaign
promises makes him a cut above the rest of mayoral candidates. “I have been a strong leader who has fought for Miami Lakes and gotten things done,” he said. “I was able to lower taxes and improve services with our new Government Center and Veterans Memorial, our youth center, our new fire station and improvements to our parks. Our residents want and deserve a leader who has a vision and is a fighter who is best equipped to protect our community and get things done. Residents do not want to go back to the past or risk their future on the unknown. They know Michael Pizzi is there for them always and will protect them from outside special interests.” Pizzi said if he’s reelected, he wants to complete the projects he has already initiated that includes reducing traffic congestion on all of the town’s roadways, implementing a town-wide program for bike paths and pedestrian walking paths, improve public safety with more police officers on the city’s streets and continue to reduce taxes. “I also plan to open our senior center and promote government efficiency,” he said. “With my proposals for a transit hub, better traffic signalization and proposed new east to west roadways, I would like a 20 percent traffic reduction. I
want to make Miami Lakes a destination for economic investment and entertainment without detracting from our quality of life.” Wayne Slaton, who has raised $7,595, said he’s running for political office for a fifth time to return and protect the town’s once tranquil and highly acclaimed community, among other quality of life issues. “The number one reason I am running again to serve as mayor is to make sure Miami Lakes is maintained at the highest standards,” he said. “Number two, to lead a people friendly, small town government to serve the needs of the residents and businesses. This was a core value of the incorporation movement. And number three, to lead our government and town council by example, with integrity and regained trust. Leading by example is showing respect for everyone.” Slaton said residents are noticing a sense of government bureaucracy creeping into Miami Lakes. “Every person who works for this town should be a public servant with a philosophy of ‘How may I help you, and never ‘It’s not my job.’ Instead of saying ‘no, you can’t do that,’ we should be trying to help them find a way or an alternative,’” he said. Slaton said residents believe Miami Lakes continues to be a great place to live despite their
concerns over the lack of some services. “They are concerned that some areas are not being timely maintained, street lights out, sidewalks, roadways and drainage needing repair, trees trimmed and replaced and projects taking too long,” he said. “The Miami Lakes Optimist’s clubhouse has been under construction approaching four years, and implementation of the eight year-old master plan for the total modernization of the ball fields has not even started.” Slaton said traffic congestion is residents’ top concern. “The proposed traffic signals synchronization will be great, some day, but it’s taking years to actually do anything,” he said. “In the meantime, I’ve proposed having direct control by our police officers in the mornings and afternoon, to get out there and direct/move the traffic at the intersections.” Another concern for Slaton is senior citizens struggling to stay in their homes, and he’s proposing an increase for tax exemptions to make their lives a little more easier. “We need to identify ways and means to help needy seniors struggling, both financially and health wise, with home maintenance assistance,” he said. “We need to prioritize the construction of a senior center.”
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37th annual Veterans Day Parade steps off Sunday, November 6 in Miami Lakes Over the span of thirty-plus years, the Town of Miami Lakes and the former Miami Lakes Civic Association have saluted veterans with the longest running parade in all of Miami-Dade County. This year, the Miami Lakes Veterans Committee will host the 37th annual Veterans Day Parade on Sunday, November 6. Gunny Jack Parsons has been selected as the Grand Marshal for the parade. Parsons enlisted in the Marine Corps April 1965 in Camden, New Jersey, served in the Vietnam War, and was exposed to Agent Orange. He has served the community as key note speaker at graduation speeches at dozens of local high schools. Before retiring, he was a successful businessman and raised seven sons. He is a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars at Post 1966, and Golf Company 2-7 Vietnam Veterans Association. The parade route will begin at Bull Run Road and Ludlam Road (N.W. 67 Avenue), and continue south on Ludlam Road to Eagle Nest Lane, ending at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street. The parade can be viewed from multiple locations along Ludlam Road from Bull Run Road to Eagle Nest Lane. Parade watchers are encour-
#158 GRAND MARSHALL GUNNY JACK PARSONS aged to show their support by wearing red, white and blue, as well as waving flags as the parade participants go by. Hosted by the Town’s Veterans Affairs Committee and sponsored by The Graham Companies, Miami Lakes AutoMall and Vista Funeral Home, the patriotic parade will feature more than 3,000 participants including active-duty and retired military, veterans’ groups, local high school and middle school marching bands, JROTC units and more. For more information, visit www.miamilakes-fl.gov/parade, or contact Clarisell De Cardenas at 305-364-6100.
Nelson Rodriguez is a veteran Firefighter and a proven leader. Since being elected in 2012, he has actively worked on:
Priorities • Improving traffic flow in Miami Lakes • Supporting an Independent Zip Code for Miami Lakes • Maintaining a low Tax Rate and Fiscal Responsibility • Protecting property values and quality of life • Providng continued support for Public Safety and Fire Rescue response by adding an additional Emergency Rescue unit to the Town
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Nelson Rodriguez faces two challengers for Seat One For Seat One: Nelson Rodriguez said he decided to run for office for a second time because he wants to continue working on the initiatives, “I have started, such as improving traffic flow throughout the town, keeping our taxes low and protecting property values as well as our quality of life. I am committed to public service and have been a
firefighter paramedic for 28 years,” he said. Rodriguez, who has raised $13,931, said some of the issues he wants to address if reelected, are traffic, getting an additional emergency rescue unit at the new fire station, supporting the town landing its own independent zip code, public safety, maintaining fiscal responsibility and keeping the tax
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rate low. “I believe that as a Town Council, we have to work cohesively, respectfully, and productively with each other to reach our common goals for the residents of Miami Lakes,” Rodriguez said. Xiomara Pazos, who has raised $5,100 for her campaign, said she decided to run for political office a second time because members of the Town Council seemed to be at odds most of the time. She also said the Town Council is dominated by men. “Our current Town Council has no diversity of thought or of any diversity of any kind,” she said. “It has no females and is an all male club. They all vote the same way and are not objective and do not keep an open mind. We need public officials who have an open mind and listen to the people and who have a vision.” Pazos said residents told her they do not know the council members. “They believe the current council is too influenced by special interests and big developers and the current council votes with big money interests and not the people,” she said. Alex Dehghani said he decided to run for political office because he has a vested interest in the town’s future, including raising his children here. “Given that I was raised here, I’ve seen the changes in Miami Lakes over the years,” he said. “I believe things can be better and should be. I know I can be an asset toward that future and I’m excited
to prove it.” If elected, Dehghani said he would like to address various issues. “Unreasonable expenditures, the growing traffic at previously unheard of times, taking affirmative steps to address the Zika epidemic, and work with the police and the Town Council to propose legislation to ensure the installation of security cameras in homes to address the spike in home robberies in recent years,” he said. Dehghani, who has raised $1,000, said voters are informing him about their views. “I value them greatly,” he said. “Their views make up my platform and
I’m excited for the opportunity to take on those issues on their behalf,” he said. He said residents are frustrated with the amount of money that has been spent on the mayor’s lawsuits regarding his legal bills from his reinstatement and criminal cases. But their biggest concern is the Zika virus. “There are pregnant women and families who live near our lakes and canals that are genuinely frightened of being bitten by a mosquito carrying the Zika virus. Our residents are speaking loud and clear – and we have to listen to them.”
Other local races face voters during the November 8 election On November 8, residents of northwest Miami-Dade will vote for a U.S. Senator, county mayor, a state representative and state senator and several judicial candidates during the most anticipated presidential election in U.S. history. Republican U.S. Senator Marco Rubio will face off against former Congressman Patrick Murphy, a Democrat, to represent Florida residents in the Nation’s Capitol. Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez is facing former MiamiDade County School Board member Raquel Regalado, who’s seeking to unseat the two-term mayor and follow in her father’s footsteps.
Regalado is the daughter of Miami City Mayor Tomas Regalado. State Representative Manny Diaz Jr., a Republican and school administrator, is being challenged by criminal defense attorney and Democrat Ivette Gonzalez Petkovich for District 103, which represents Miami Lakes, Hialeah and other surrounding communities. Miami Springs Democrat Anabella Grohoski Peralta is seeking to defeat Republican State Senator and hospital administrator Rene Garcia in District 36, which also represents the cities of Hialeah and Miami Lakes, Miami Springs and surrounding unincorporated areas.
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M. Lakes Chamber welcomes noted labor attorney Leslie Langbein at Nov. 9 luncheon Leslie W. Langbein, Esq., a noted Labor and Employment Law attorney whose office is in Miami Lakes, will be the guest speaker at the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce’s general membership luncheon scheduled for Wednesday, November 9, in the Grand Ballroom of Shula’s Hotel on Main Street. Her presentation will focus on “Hot Topics in Labor Law.” Networking begins at 11:30 a.m. with lunch to follow at noon. Admission is $30 for members and their guests who RSVP, $35 for those who do not RSVP, and $40 for non-members. Deadline to RSVP is 2 p.m. on Friday, November 4, on the website chamber@miamilakeschamber.co m, or by contacting Marta Diaz at MDiaz@miamiakeschamber.com. Langbein is Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Labor and Employment Law and also practices in the areas of Administrative Law, Fair Housing Law, Commercial Law and Alternative Dispute Resolution.
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LESLIE LANGBEIN, ESQ. She provides advice to, and represents, a variety of private sector employers and individuals in employment, housing and business matters. Langbein began her legal career as an assistant City Attorney and then deputy City Attorney for the City of Hollywood. In 1986, she joined the former law firm of ValdesFauli, Cobb & Petrey and was assigned to act as General Counsel of Florida International University, a position she held for nearly 10 years. She then joined her husband to form Langbein & Langbein, P.A. and in 2004, the law firm moved its offices to Miami Lakes. She is a former past president of the Miami Lakes Bar Association, has served on the Board of Directors of Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc., as president of HOPE, Inc., a nonprofit fair housing agency, and participating in a variety of community projects as a member of the Miami Lakes Zonta Club. She and her family have resided in Miami Lakes since 1978.
Miami Lakes Veterans Committee is asking residents to assist in “Operation: Care and Comfort” to complete its mission to send care packages overseas to U.S. troops. Donations such as non-perishable foods, snacks, and treats, personal hygiene accessories and toiletries, batteries, socks, hand towels, notebooks and pens can be dropped off at the first floor reception desk at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street. Items donated by November 11 will be packed and shipped in time for holiday delivery. The following Care and Comfort items are needed on a continuing basis for deployed U.S. forces: Snacks, Foods and Treats: • Individually wrapped hard candy (Twizzlers, Tootsie Rolls, Tootsie Pops, Skittles, lollipops, Life Savers, Sweet Tarts, etc.), chewing and bubble gum, mints, breath strips (no handmade items).
• Small packages (lunch box sized) of nuts, seeds, pretzels, cookies, chips (Pringle type containers best), Cracker Jacks, crackers, Corn Nuts, fruit snacks and fruit leather, Gardettos. • Trail mx, energy bars, protein bars, breakfast and granola bars, nut bars, instant oatmeal, Kraft Easy Mac, ramen, Cup a Noodles. • Powdered, sweetened drink mixes (Gatorade, Crystal Light, Kool-Aid), ground or instant coffee, tea bags, hot chocolate, cider mix, sugar, sweetener, Coffee Mate, and condiment packets. • Canned meats (no pork), stews, chili, ravioli, soups, fruit, beef jerky, non-refrigerated microwavable meals. Personal Hygiene and Toiletries: • Hotel/travel sized gel deodorant, shampoo, lotion, toothpaste and mouthwash, toothbrushes, dental floss and lip balm.
Movies in Park return Nov. 18 With over 200 responses to a Town survey, Miami Lakes Youth Activities Task Force announced the first few dates and titles for the 9th annual “Movies in the Park” series. The free movie events will take place at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue, and kicks off at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, November 18, with Disney’s “Finding Dory.” The series will continue on selected Friday evenings through
March 2017, including: Friday, December 2 – Disney’s “Pete’s Dragon” Friday, December 19 – Dr. Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (2000). Bring blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic baskets for a familyfriendly evening of movie watching under the stars. The movie lineup for 2017 will be posted on www.miamilakesfl.gov/events.
• For Females – Hair bands, clips, bobby pins, tampons, maxi and mini pads, oil free face cleaner, makeup remover, nail kits, mascara and makeup. • Disposable razors, eye drops, nose drops, unscented baby wipes, wet wipes, small hand sanitizer, Mach III Turbo Razor blades and other good razors and blades. • Small Kleenex packets, QTips (large packages are fine), anti-fungal creams, Band Aids, foot powder and sunscreen. Miscellaneous items: • DVDs, CDs, game consoles and games (even older models as long as the connectors are included), AAA and AA batteries, pens, pencils, blank greeting cards and stationary, stickers, disposable cameras, AT&T phone cards. • Hand written cards and letters of encouragement for the troops. For more information, visit www.miamilakes-fl.gov/vc.
Business Crime Prevention Forum planned Nov. 16 Miami Lakes Public Safety Committee is encouraging all local businesses to attend a workshop presented by the Business Crime Watch of Miami-Dade County to learn how to prevent shoplifting and other holidayrelated thefts at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street, beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 16. Business Crime Watch was implemented to educate and inform business owners on how to better protect their business and employees. It is important that business owners and their employees become educated on loss prevention techniques, especially during the holiday season, when businesses tend to be more crowded and identifying thieves becomes more difficult.
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Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee will host a Thanksgiving social for seniors on Wednesday, November 16, at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street. The event is sponsored in part by Coventry – Aetna. The Elderly Affairs Committee will be collecting canned goods for the food drive by Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. and reservations are required. To RSVP, contact Special Events and Committees coordinator Clarisell De Cardenas at decardenasc@ miamilakes-fl.gov, or 305-3646100.
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News and Notes from the Town of Miami Lakes ‘The Spot’ Youth Center hosts November events Miami Lakes Youth Center, “The Spot,” will host several events and a field trip for middle and high school students during
November at 6075 Miami Lakes Drive. Friday, November 4 – Candy Night. Kids with a sweet tooth are
Juan Rodriguez recognized for winning Crime Watch’s Municipal Officer of the Year Miami Lakes Community Service Officer Juan Rodriguez was named the Municipal Police Officer of the Year at the 41st annual Citizens’ Crime Watch of Miami-Dade recent award ceremony. The Town Council recognized this important achievement at the Mayor’s recent State of the Town Address. Rodriguez has consistently demonstrated his dependable community-oriented approach to policing, maintaining a great rapport with the Miami-Dade Police Department and Town residents. As a certified Florida Crime Prevention Practitioner, Rodriguez applies his skills on a regular basis as he conducts both residential and commercial security surveys. He also attends all
homeowners’ association meetings and participates in monthly meetings with the Town’s Elderly Affairs Committee, Youth Activities Task Force, and Public Safety Committee. Rodriguez has served on several special event planning committees ensuring success and safety at all events. He was commended for his role in planning and participating in the first ever Brenna Vergara 5K event last December. Along with his fellow police officers, he lined the 5K route providing a secure path for over 2,000 participants to enjoy. Further, Rodriguez also serves as the Sergeant at Arms at Town Council and Planning and Zoning meetings, and assists with daily traffic flow at Bob Graham Education Center.
Cultural Affairs Committee presents classic Breakfast at Tiffany’s movie on Nov. 19 Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee will present a Classic Film showing event at 7 p.m. on Saturday, November 19, at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. Based on residents’ responses to a recent survey, the event will feature the Academy Award-winning “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.” The free event, sponsored in part by Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr., is perfect for the whole family so bring blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic baskets to enjoy this classic 1961 American romantic comedy starring Audrey Hepburn in her portrayal of Holly Golightly.
field trip to Miami’s PANIQ Room. The original escape rooms were launched in Budapest in early 2011. Recently, with more than a 100 locations worldwide, live escape games have become one of the most popular team building activities. The nature of the games involve problem solving, creative and logical thinking as well as teamwork in a fun and challenging environment to break out of themed, locked rooms within a
specified time. Food and transportation will be provided to and from the Youth Center. Attendees must register by October 24 with a registration fee of $35 by contacting Chris Hovde via email at thespot@miamilakesfl.gov or call 305-819-7768. Wednesday, November 30 – 7 Second Challenge Night. Bring friends for a night full of fun and quick thinking and see which team will win.
TOWN OF MIAMI LAKES NOTICE IS HEREWITH GIVEN that meetings of the Town Council of the Town of Miami Lakes, Florida, and its committees, have been scheduled for the following dates, times and locations:
Town Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, November 1, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Youth Activities Task Force Meeting Wednesday, November 2, 7:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Cultural Affairs Committee Meeting Thursday, November 3, 7:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Elderly Affairs Committee Meeting Wednesday, November 9, 8:30 AM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Education Advisory Board Meeting Thursday, November 10, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Economic Development Committee Meeting Tuesday, November 15, 5:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Planning & Zoning Board Meeting Tuesday, November 15, 6:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Veterans Committee Meeting Thursday, November 17, 6:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Neighborhood Improvement Committee Meeting Thursday, November 17, 7:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.
Town awarded M-Dade Parks honor Every two years, the MiamiDade County Parks Department hosts the Great Park Summit (GPS), which showcases innovated planning designs, current trends in the field of planning, and hosts experts from around the country to share ideas and best practices in the fields of parks and recreation. This year, the Town of Miami Lakes was unanimously selected to receive the William Lyman Phillips Award for excellence in parks, recreation and conservation
invited to bring their friends for a sweet game night featured Bean Boozled, Candy Land and more. Wednesday, November 9 – Open Hang Night. Bring friends and hang out at the Youth Center for a night full of fun and games. Saturday, November 19 – Escape the Room Field Trip to Paniq Room. Do you have what it takes to escape the room in 60 minutes? Middle and high school students are invited to join the
open space planning and design in Miami-Dade County. Miami Lakes has one of the most unique parks systems in the county, consisting of over 100 park locations in its 6.5-squaremile boundaries. The Town operates two community centers, a Youth Center, two active parks with athletic facilities, three passive community parks with recreation facilities, six passive parks with lakefront beaches, one greenway and three exercise trails, 23 lakes, and one marina.
Public Safety Committee Meeting Tuesday, November 22, 6:30 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 the above events/meetings. This Notice dated October 28, 2016 at Miami Lakes, Fl. Gina Inguanzo, Town Clerk
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Incumbent Tony Lama challenged by Elizabeth Delgado for Seat Three For Seat Three: Elizabeth Delgado said she decided to run for public office because she believes that in Miami Lakes, a “baller’s” mom and good neighbor can still get elected without taking special interest money or having an entourage of consultants and professional campaign advisers. “I decided to run, invest my own funds without an organization of any kind, because that is the type of basic public servant we envisioned when the town incor-
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porated,” she said. “The challenge for me is to win the election.” If elected, Delgado, who has raised $8,105, said the first thing she would do is make sure rules and procedures are in place regarding ethics. “In particular, if you are receiving or have received a campaign contribution from an individual or entity has a matter pending before the town, be it a permit or otherwise, that council member should disclose the conflict and recuse themselves from any decision in the matter,” she said. “This is just one example of true transparency in government.” Delgado said, “As I walk through the town, I find that my concerns are voiced by many, yet heard by few. People in the town are dissatisfied with the way the town is working. Our Town Council has failed Miami Lakes. They do not represent the will of the people. The Town Council votes in blocks because of the small clicks that control our town. I want to be the voice of the people.” Tony Lama, who has raised $31,931, said he is running for a second term because he wants to restore civility to the Town Council, increase transparency, change the way the community engages with its public servants, maintain and improve service levels and maintain a low tax rate. “I’m proud to say that we’ve done that and made great progress on so many other fronts,” Lama
said. “I sponsored the town’s mobile application that is used by over a thousand residents to report concerns and areas of improvement and create accountability. And despite our challenges, we have done this without increasing taxes.” Lama said he is not done with his work to continue to make Miami Lakes the best city to live, work and play. If reelected, Lama said he wants to remain focused on alleviating the town’s traffic conditions, among other significant issues. “For too long, elected officials have kicked the can down the road on addressing our traffic issues,” he said. “Part of this is seeing to it that some of the Complete Street initiatives my colleagues and I have supported are rolled out as we have committed to the residents. I will remain focused on executing our beautification master plan which includes keeping our lakes beautiful that is critical to increasing the value of our homes.” Lama also said he will continue to look out for senior citizens. “We do a lot for our seniors and I vow to fight for their needs, but we can, with the support of our local businesses, do more to serve their needs” he said. “I will remain committed to working with our business community and serving our youths. The quality of our schools and the education offered has a direct impact on our entire community.”
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Luis Collazo, Esther Colon, Nayib Hassan face off in Seat Five race For Seat Five: Luis Collazo said he decided to run for political office because as a committed member of this community, “I have proven my leadership through service.” “I have served as chairman of the town’s Elderly Affairs Committee and as president of the Celebration Point Condominium Association,” he said. “Public service is delivering on my commitment to continuing to serve my community. Serving on the Town Council would allow me to serve every resident and ensuring a better future for Miami Lakes.” If elected, Collazo said he would address issues such as traffic, smart development and growth, public safety, beautification, senior initiatives and efficient government. “I am committed to small and efficient government,” he said. “I will be a tireless champion for fiscal accountability and demanding more with less.” Collazo, who has raised $27,068, said residents told him they believe that more can be done in the areas of looming development, and especially, the impact traffic will bring to the town. He also said residents want to ensure that “our” first responders are adequately keeping up with increasing demands for service as “we grow.” Esther Colon, who has raised $9,941 for her campaign, said she’s running for political office because she made the conscious
decision to give back and serve the residents of Miami Lakes. “Our current financial position, grant acquisition, traffic congestion and infrastructure, needs to be analyzed and addressed,” she said. “My depth of experience, enthusiasm and resourcefulness will deliver innovative solutions to Miami Lakes to help it thrive over the next four years and beyond.” If elected, Colon said she would like to address issues such as citizen engagement and improved communication; improved financial transparency; budget reductions; and more services for Miami Lakes residents and not surrounding communities. She said residents are upset over the construction of town hall without their approval, traffic congestion and approval of more residential developments and charter changes that were not approved by the majority of residents. Colon said residents are seeking a change in communication improvement when a complaint is filed for tree and sidewalk problems with no response on safety issues; a permitting process with more customer service; and code enforcement to be more proactive in deteriorating neighborhoods with an anonymous system to avoid repercussion from neighbors. Colon said residents should vote for her because of her 32 years of experience in municipal and county government, including operations and management.
Nayib Hassan, who has raised $22,815, said he’s running for a Town Council Seat because as a Miami Lakes resident for over 19 years, he strongly believes in fiscal discipline and transparency in government. “Over the past few years, I have witnessed how the lack of resident involvement can lead to our government getting lost in the politics that can make us lose focus on what is best for Miami Lakes,” he said. If elected, Hassan said he would insist on transparency and professionalism in conducting all town business, and respect taxpayer dollars by avoiding the misspending of funds. “Work faster and more efficiently to relieve traffic jams in our town,” he said. “Increase recreational programs, in our parks, for our children. Ensure our public safety, and engage residents so we always have a voice in important decisions.” He said residents are divided; some are satisfied and others are not. “I am a firm believer that in order to maintain our quality of life and our unique town feel, any elected official needs to have an open door policy and an actual relationship with the residents that they represent. When this community commenced, there was a political activist group called Concerned Citizens of Miami Lakes, which helped bring about our local township. We need to go back to those days where elected officials and citizens were one.”
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Luis Collazo, the former chair of Miami Lakes’ Elderly Affairs Committee, was recognized with the Latino Center on Aging’s Community Advocate Golden Age Award on September 30 at the organization’s 26th annual banquet. In addition to his multi-year term as chair of the Elderly Affairs Committee, Collazo has served on the South Florida Behavioral Health Network Finance Committee and the state’s Disability Rights Florida Board among others for the past 20 years having devoted a large part of his career to community and public service. “We are pleased to present the 2016 Latino Center on Aging Community Advocate Golden Age Award to Luis Collazo, recognizing his commitment to the community from the local level to the state level,” said Mario E. Tapia, president and CEO of Latino Center on Aging. “It is a great honor to receive this award recognizing my advocacy efforts,” said Collazo. “As most of us engaged in community advocacy work, we are not driven by the recognition, but more by the desire to serve. I look forward to continuing my work as long as God gives me the opportunity to continue serving our seniors and those less fortunate.” The Golden Age Award is given every year to individuals who have made significant contributions through their work including
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State of the Town foresees more citizen services By David L. Snelling The Miami Laker staff Before Miami Lakes’ incorporation 16 years ago, resident Sean Schwinghammer said the community was mired in an uphill battle against Miami-Dade County’s plan to increase the height of a landfill west of 1-75. Schwinghammer, a member of the now defunct Miami Lakes Community Council, said the town didn’t stand a chance until his colleague, Michael Pizzi, took on a leadership role to stymie the expansion, which could have destroyed the community’s property values. “He pushed and pushed and we won,” said Schwinghammer, as he introduced Mayor Michael Pizzi
for his annual State of the Town Address. “Is he the hardest working man in town? Yes, and that’s why we elected him mayor.” Albeit Pizzi is a polarizing figure, his supporters and antagonists packed Miami Lakes Town Hall, where he recognized two financial institutions, educators and volunteers for their roles in the town’s affairs, and peppered his speech with celebration and promises to make 2017 a better year by setting the standards higher than previous years. Pizzi, who is facing a reelection battle this month with the town’s founding Mayor Wayne Slaton and current Councilmember Manny Cid, said his No. 1 goal is to reduce traffic congestion by five
JOSE ORELLANA was honored as the Town of Miami Lakes Employee of the Year during the annual State of the Town address. Pictured (from left) Vice Mayor Tim Daubert, Parks/Community Services Business Operations supervisor Daniel Angel, Chief of Operations Tony Lopez, Councilmember Nelson Rodriguez, Mayor Michael Pizzi, Orellana and his family including wife Jesenia, son Jacob and daughter Jennilyn, Town Manager Alex Rey and Councilmember Manny Cid.
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percent on Ludlam Road and Miami Lakes Drive, and prevent the county and Hialeah from opening up N.W. 154 Street near a large scale residential development along N.W. 87 Avenue. Banking on an idea proposed by Councilmember Nelson Rodriguez, Pizzi said the town needs to expedite building a bridge park on the N.W. 154 Street I-75 overpass.. “That would solve the problem,” he said. Pizzi said the town added two police officers in the new budget who were assigned to traffic control throughout the town during peak hours. The mayor said creating better regulations for the lakes is also a top priority for 2017. “The lakes are a precious commodity and the town will pass comprehensive legislation to protect and clean our lakes,” he said. Pizzi said during his two-terms as mayor, Miami Lakes built a stand alone government center, opened up N.W. 87 Avenue and reduced taxes. But he said 2017 is the year Miami Lakes tops those accomplishments. “If we planted 500 trees this year, I want to see 1,000 trees planted next year,” he said. “If we reduced the crime rate by five percent this year, I want to see it reduced by 10 percent next year. And as a council and community, we will make these goals happen this year.” Before his speech, Pizzi recognized Kislak Bank and Popular Community Bank, Miami Lakes Middle School principal Dr.
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Graham Cos. and Main Street Merchants host Festival of Lights on November 26 The Graham Companies and Main Street Merchants invite South Floridians to join them for the 32nd Annual Main Street Festival of Lights, slated for Saturday, November 26, from 5 to 9 p.m. Every holiday season, Main Street becomes that magical place to make memories with family, friends and loved ones. This year those memories will be brimming as guests of all ages join the festive fun, experiencing a series of holiday-themed activities along the two blocks of Downtown Miami Lakes. Visit Main Street, and discover why this charming shopping, dining, and entertainment destination has allured generations of prominent locals and travelers to its paradisal setting. Arrive early; bring
family and friends before the festival begins and take advantage of the sales in honor of Small Business Saturday – a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for the local communities. At the 32nd Annual Festival of Lights, there will be something for everyone to enjoy such as the Lighting of Main Street, a live DJ, photo stations, performances by students from local schools, characters and lots of complimentary activities for children to experience, courtesy of presenting sponsors, The Graham Companies and Main Street Merchants, and supporting sponsor Publix Super Markets. Media partners include the Miami Herald, Y100 Miami’s #1 Hit Music Channel and 93.9 MIA, Miami's Rhythm From the
'80s to Now. The festivities continue throughout the night on Main Street which will be transformed into a holiday wonderland. Santa Claus is coming and he’s not camera shy. Visitors can take pictures with Santa and meet Mrs. Claus, proceeds from all photo purchases will benefit Miami Lakes Boy Scouts Troop 49. “The lighting of Main Street has been a favorite tradition in the community for 32 years. We are truly fortunate to be a part of such a celebration that continues to draw so many families together to kick-off the holiday season,� said Andrea Graham Rechichi, Corporate and Customer Relations manager at The Graham Companies.
Miami Lakes Library hosts November events Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs are available for the public during November: For Children and Families: Paws to Read – The program aims to improve literacy skills of children through the assistance of therapy dogs who serve as literacy mentors. Parents may bring a book or choose one from the library collection, as 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 12. Homeschool Science Class – Learn how to create different science projects. Space is limited. Contact branch to register. Scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on
Wednesday, November 16. Library Lego Club – Join the library for monthly Lego builds at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 19. For Teens: Teen Club – Teens meet to play video games, watch anime, draw or discuss books at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, November 22 and 29. Presented by the Town of Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board. For Adults: Go Club of Miami Lakes – Now everyone can embark on a journey and uncover the ancient game of strategy, attack and defense, the Game of Go. Meets from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturdays,
November 6, 12, 19 and 26. Resume Writing Workshop – This two-hour workshop will teach how to create an effective resume and review helpful interviewing techniques, at 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 19. Book Discussion Group – An adult book discussion club. Call the branch for this month’s title. Meets at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, November 15. Miami Lakes Branch Library is located at 6699 Windmill Gate Road and is open Monday and Tuesday from noon to 8 p.m., and Wednesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Ethics Commission honors MLMS’s Lisa Deyarza The Miami-Dade County Commission on Ethics and Public Trust paid tribute to Miami Lakes Middle School teacher Lisa Deyarza as the recipient of the 2016 Ethical Governance Day Award during a ceremony on October 25 that brought county and school officials to the Mock Courtroom that Deyarza envisioned and built using grants, donations and personal labor. In addition to opening the Mock Courtroom in 2014, Deyarza initiated a schoolwide annual Mock Trial Competition – the first for a middle school. The students play all roles in trials as they learn about the justice system. Among the many other accomplishments in her efforts to help her students become better citizens, Deyarza created the Legal Studies Magnet Program at Miami Lakes Middle a dozen years ago
and opened the Biliterate Program in Social Studies. The 2006 “Teacher of the Year” for her school has led her students to win multiple awards in civic competitions including “We The People,” “Model United Nations” and “Project Citizen.” Her students were state winners six years in a row in Project Citizen and also earned a Superior National Rating. Ethics Commission executive director Joseph Centorino presented a plaque to Deyarza, along with Miami-Dade District 13 County
Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr., in front of other school officials, parents and students in her Legal Studies class. Referring to Deyarza as a “civic hero,” Centorino told the preteens, “It is with you, our future citizens, for which the success of our nation will depend, and what Deyarza does is so critical to your participation.” Miami-Dade Schools North District superintendent Jose Bueno added that the students are “being well-prepared to be the future,”
“what I like to do… what I love to do… is being recognized.” The award was part of the Ethics Commission’s 5th annual Ethical Governance Day. More than 200 civic activists spoke in government and economics classes in dozens of Miami-Dade senior high schools to share with students the importance of civic activism and ethics in government.
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We Get Letters To the Editor The Miami Laker Just a few lines to thank Tony Lama and Luis Collazo for their help with putting up my storm shutters, and also taking them down, as we were preparing for Hurricane Matthew. I could not have done this on my own for I’m a senior citizen with disabilities, and a resident of Miami Lakes. Thanks to both and God Bless. Tony Marino Miami Lakes
thanks to their teacher. A political activist in her own right, Deyarza has volunteered on many campaigns, been active in several community service organizations and has been a member of the school’s Educational Excellence School Advisory Council for more than a decade. While accepting the award, Deyarza said she was gratified that
ETHICS COMMISSON executive director Joseph Centorino (right) and Miami Dade County Public Schools Social Studies supervisor, Jackie Viana (left) flank teacher Lisa Deyarza at the ceremony where Deyarza accepts the award of Ethical Governance Day Teacher of the Year.
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Pace and Belen Jesuit Prep play in Turkey Bowl to benefit food drive A football rivalry between two Catholic high school teams in Miami will turn points scored on the football field into turkeys in the homes of poor families for Thanksgiving. Pace High School and Belen Jesuit Preparatory School are donating $10 per point scored in
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FIU’s Anthony Wint named USA Defensive Player of Week Florida International University junior linebacker Anthony Wint was named the Conference USA Defensive Player of the Week last month for his stellar performance against the Charlotte 49ers and helping his team stay undefeated in conference action. Wint, a Miami native, tied a career-high in tackles with 13 (seven solo) against the 49ers, as FIU won its third-straight to improve to 3-0 in Conference USA action. The native of Homestead notched his fifth double-digit tackles outing of the season.
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Mater Academy alumni Albert Local athletes win titles in Almora in his first World Series swimming and cross country Chicago Cubs center fielder Albert Almora, a Mater Academy alumni, is playing in his first World Series against the Cleveland Indians. Almora’s Cubs are playing in the Fall Classic for the first time since 1945, and they last won the World Series in 1908. The Cubs drafted the Hialeah native in the first round in 2012, and he made his Major League Baseball debut this year, when Jorge Soler was placed on the disabled list. He made his first career start in left field on June 8 against the Philadelphia Phillies, and on his first fielding opportunity threw out a runner at home to complete a double play. The following day, he got his first major league hit.
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Hialeah Miami Lakes student Jocelyn Ruiz won the girls 100 yard Butterfly District Championship last month. Also in local high school action, Mater Academy girls’ cross-country runner Valerie Lastra won the District 16-3A championship with a time of 18:17:60, and Hialeah Gardens girls’ swimming and diving student Jessica Rodriguez won the 200 IM and 100M breaststroke at
the District 11-4A championships. Mater Academy swimming teams advanced to the regional meet in Fort Meyers. Julio Horrego came in first place in the 200 IM. Also qualifying for Mater were Robert Martorell, Jeytom Macias, Liz Travieso, Melanie Jimenez, Ana Kondratovitch, Juliano Lopez, Julio Horrego and Vanessa Mesa. JOCELYN RUIZ
Mater Lakes basketball team wins Basketball League championship Mater Lakes varsity basketball team competed at Betty T. Ferguson Center in Miami Gardens in the 2016 Dade County Boys Varsity Basketball League Championship, and won first place on October 20. Coach Juan Urbina is in his fourth season as head coach of the basketball program, one of the popular athletic programs at Mater Lakes. The team was victorious in the championship due to his leadership alongside the athletic talents of his senior athletes, Kevin Cata, Jurik Morales and Donovan Alvarez, and their very own “Super Sophomore” Cyrus Largie.
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Mater Lakes baseball team wins charity title game Mater Lakes varsity baseball team entered the charitable Javi Strong Tournament that was held September 29 through October 3 at St. Thomas University, Southwest High School, and Walker Park. The tournament was organized to support the Miami-Dade County Public School principal, Javier Perez, who was hit by a car while
coaching his son’s little league game. Mater Lakes Academy defeated St. Brendan in the championship game. All proceeds from the event benefited Perez. The Mater Lakes Baseball team received rings for every player and the MVP of the tournament, Javi Cruz, received a trophy. In addition to Mater Lakes
and St. Brendan, other teams that participated in the tournament were SLAM, Baseline, South Florida Giants, and Top American Prospects. Mater Lakes went 5-0 in the tournament. The Mater Lakes baseball team is a young team with only 5 sen-
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FIU’s swimming and diving teams win conference honors The FIU swimming and diving team swept Conference USA weekly honors last month, when Kyna Pereira and Rebecca Quesnel were named the C-USA Swimmer and Diver of the Week, respectively, the league announced. Both Pereira and Quesnel helped FIU to a perfect 3-0 mark during the Dual-A-Palooza in Houston, Texas. The Panthers topped Tulane, 142-82, defeated C-USA foe Rice, 104-98, and downed Denver, 119.50-85.50, for the weekend sweep. Pereira had a dominant weekend with six individual first-place finishes and anchored a relay team that placed first in the 400 Free. The honor marks the fifth of Pereira's FIU career. Quesnel picked up two firstplace finishes in Houston. The native of Burlington, Ontario, scored a 276.25 in the 3-meter program as FIU swept the top three spots in the Panthers' 142-82 win over Tulane. Quesnel finished third in the 1-meter program versus Rice as FIU used the 16 diving points to propel past the Owls, 104-98. The third-year Panther finished the day with her second top finish, scoring a 273.95 in the 3-meter as FIU defeated Denver, 119.50-85.50. The 276.25 score during Friday's action was the
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‘Coffee and Conversation’ with Carvalho in Miami Lakes By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker staff Alberto Carvalho, superintendent of Miami Dade County Public Schools, has participated in “Coffee and Conversation” events across the county in locations such as the Adrienne Arsht Center,
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MDCPS SUPERINTENDENT Alberto Carvalho is pictured at the Main Street Playhouse, interacting with local parents voicing their concerns at the Coffee and Conversation event. school grounds. Carvalho offered should not be made this size,” he his sympathies and at many points said while gesturing a small gap requested that those parents stay between his hands. He referred to after to speak with their district the shooting of Aaron Willis and representatives to see what can be the death of Jada Page and noted done for their individual situa- the efforts made to partner and coltions, yet was upfront about the laborate with programs for unfortunate reality that the county research to identify those most atcan only do so much with the fed- risk for violence and continue encouraging students into the proeral and state funding provided. Other concerns were discussed grams in those areas with empty such as school safety in relation to seats still to be filled. The evening ended with diaguns and weapons, and the death logue between attendees and disof students. “I have personally buried 45 trict representatives and personal Miami Dade County Public School questions for Carvalho who stayed students,” said Carvalho. “Coffins to try to resolve concerns.
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Pace’s Nelson Bonet wins Cervantes Educator honor By Rene D. Basulto Special to The Miami Laker Pace High School theology teacher Nelson Bonet received the 2016 Cervantes Educator of the Year Award at a ceremony at Nova Southeastern University on October 25. The award comes after Bonet was chosen as Pace’s Teacher of the Year back in August.
Bonet has taught theology at Pace for nearly a decade, but his contribution to the school goes even further than in the classroom. For the past several years, Bonet has led the Tons of Love food drive, where thousands of pounds of food are donated by Pace students, faculty, family, and the Pace community at large to benefit the hungry both locally and abroad.
This year’s drive, which is still ongoing, has collected over a ton of food, with most of it going towards the Hurricane Matthew relief effort in Haiti.
In addition to the food drive, Bonet moderates the Respect Life Club and the Pace Mission Club, which regularly works with Feeding South Florida to provide food for hungry locals. He is also responsible for moderating and organizing Koinonia and Antioch, the Pace freshmen and sophomore retreats.
“I am humbled by receiving such a prestigious award,” said Bonet. “I would like to thank God and my family for supporting me to live out and teach about my faith. I would also like to thank my principal, the administration and my colleagues for being part of this award that has been bestowed on me.”
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Hialeah Miami Lakes High student Keno Bryant was named Student of the Month Hialeah Miami Lakes High student Keno Bryant was named the Miami Dolphins Student of the Week last month. Bryant, along with other winners from Miami-Dade and Broward county schools, were honored with a plaque by the
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Seven Mater Lakes Academy students receive perfect scores in state standardized tests In late September, the administration at Mater Lakes Academy took seven students to a special lunch at Carrabba’s Italian restaurant to recognize them for their outstanding achievement in receiving perfect scores in the FSA and EOC exams in the 20152016 school year. Helen Ho received two perfect scores, one in sixth grade FSA English Language Arts and the other in sixth grade FSA Mathematics. David Lopez received a perfect score in the
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Immaculate Conception students bring home awards for media work Immaculate Conception Catholic School has the most up-todate media center of all middle schools in Miami-Dade County and on Saturday, October 15, the school showed off its talent with the student-led news team. The team attended the 44th Annual Florida Scholastic Press Association Journalism Day at Florida International University. Students competed for District Titles and had the opportunity to interview Local 10 news anchor, Calvin Hughes. The Immaculate Conception News Team brought back four District Titles. Max Ganem won first place for Broadcast Anchor in the middle school district and would have placed in the High School District. Sarah Gonzalez and Mathew Del Cristo won second place for Middle School Multimedia. Enrique De La Osa, Ganem and Alyssa Barcello won first place for the Sports News Package.
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Miami Lakes Area Houses of Worship Elevate Church 6250 Miami Lakes Dr. East Telephone: 305-823-3888 Sunday Worship.........9:30, 11 & 12:30 Friday Youth Nights.....................7 PM
M.L. Congregational Church 6701 Miami Lakeway South Telephone: 305-822-4313 Adult Sunday School...................9 AM Children’s Sunday School.....10:30 AM Worship.................................10:30 AM Special Need Service...............4:00 PM (Every fourth Sunday)
Sunrise Presbyterian Church 18400 N.W. 68 Avenue Telephone: 305-821-5841 Worship.................................10:00 AM (Children’s Church) Servicio en Espanol...............11:30 AM
The Church of the Epiphany 15650 Miami Lakeway North Telephone: 305-558-3961 www.episcopalmiamilakes.com Sunday Eucharist...................10:30 AM Children’s Sunday School.....10:15 AM Adult Bible Study.......................11 AM Misa en Espanol......................9:00 AM Escuela Dominical................12:15 PM
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 8201 N.W. 186 Street Telephone: 305-829-0049 Spanish service.............................9 AM English service.......................12:30 PM Tuesday (Spanish).........................7 PM Wednesday (English)....................7 PM
Palm Vista Community Church Meeting at Miami Lakes Middle 6425 Miami Lakeway North Telephone: 305-822-6999 Worship Service.........................10 AM
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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
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
Iglesia Cristiana Reformada Vida Nueve 5941 N.W. 176 St., Bldg. #5 Telephone: 305-244-9425 www.icrvidanueve.com
Hialeah Church of Christ Telephone 305-558-1060 (Temporary meeting location) Shula’s Hotel (Davis Cup Room) 6842 Main Street, Miami Lakes Sunday Bible Study.................9:30 AM Sunday Worship Service.......10:30 AM Sunday Evening Service..........6:00 PM Wednesday Bible Study...........7:30 PM
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Pace High’s Lilian Dubon honored with Outstanding Educator Award By Rene D. Basulto Special to The Miami Laker Lilian Dubon, the Dean of Faculty for Pace High School, was selected for the University of Chicago’s prestigious Outstanding Educator Award. The award, which has existed for over 30 years, highlights educators who have made a tremendous positive impact in their students’ lives and led them towards the path of education, both inside and outside the classroom. Winners of the award are chosen from nominees submitted by first-year University of Chicago students. Freshmen write letters about an educator who has changed their lives and helped them grow academically and personally. Dubon was nominated for the award by Daniel Labrousse, a
Class of 2016 Pace alumni who was a star student at Pace and now attends the University of Chicago after receiving the full tuition fouryear QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship. “When I received the opportunity to honor one of my educators,” said Labrousse, “I chose Mrs. Dubon because I acknowledged that many of the things I was able to accomplish were because of her.” Before becoming Dean of Faculty this school year, Dubon was the college advisor for Pace, helping students with their college and scholarship applications and ensuring they were prepared for higher education. She also worked as a guidance counselor for students, listening to their problems and helping them with both academic and personal issues.
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MIAMI LAKES EDUCATIONAL CENTER hosted an event called MLEC UN Day, wherein students showed their cultural roots by displaying stations with food, music and art from their heritage. Pictured is a group of students at the Haiti display. Many nationalities were celebrated in the event which served to educate others and create camaraderie.
M.L. United Methodist Church 14800 N.W. 67 Avenue Telephone: 305-821-7274 www.miamilakesumc.net Traditional Worship Service.10:00 AM Contemporary Service..........11:30 AM (Child care and children’s/youth Sunday School during both services.)
New Testament Baptist Church The Gathering Place 6601 N.W. 167 Street Telephone: 305-558-4930 Sunday Service..........................11 AM Bible Study ............................9:45 AM Wednesday Bible Study...........7:00 PM Wednesday Youth Group.........7:00 PM
Orthodox Cathedral of Christ The Saviour 16601 N.W. 77 Court Telephone: 305-822-0437 Home of The Orthodox Book Center Sat. Vespers.................................6 PM Sun. Matins............................8:40 AM Sun. Liturgy...............................10 AM Sunday School & Inquirer Classes
LILIAN DUBON “You could talk to her about anything relating to school, colleges, and even personal things and she would find the answer,” said Labrousse.
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Cute little single family home at an affordable price. Tiled floors, full kitchen, dining room. Roof only few years new. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1-car garage. Has a closet can be a 3rd bedroom. 24 hr. security. Club house, Olympic size pool and child play area. Walk to school, school bus pick up inside. Close to I-75 and Dade and Broward. Built in 1987 on an oversize lot. Taxes $1,601. Call
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For rent. 3/2 and 2/2 villa condo & townhouse. All tiled, washer/dryer in unit, patio w/storage rms., full kit. & appliances, 2-parking spaces in front, plenty of guest parking, 24-hr. gated security. 1st, last and 1 month security deposit. Credit report $40 single, $10 for anyone over 18 yrs. The Moors does background check. Fast approval. New roof being installed 2016, Olympic size pool, full facility clubhouse, plus kiddie pool and play area, full exercise equipment and classes. Call Debbie 305-788-5008.
PSN lake and large salt water pool home. Jetski, waterski, or just fish and relax, perfect for BBQ and watching the games. 4 bedrooms/2 baths, updated bathroom.Tax roll is wrong, lot is 9,885 sq. ft. overlooking wide lake. Real wood cabinets and granite counter and new top of line appliances. Stove is gas and owned, waterheater and dryer are gas and leased. A large storage room can be 5th bedroom with walk-in closet. Roof and central A/C replaced new after Wilma. All tile floors. EZ to show. Reduced. Very motivated. Reduced. Call Debbie 305-788-5008.
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Spectacular corner home in the best of Doral, sitting on an oversized lot, featuring 6 bed./4 baths, and family room leading to beautiful terrace with built-in bar fully equipped for entertaining. All ceramic tile downstairs and wood upstairs. Surround sound system, accordion hurricane shutters, built-in pond with fish and mosquito spray system in back yard. State of the art community club. $1,199,000. A10117387.
Rarely available single family home on the golf course in Country Club of Miami. Golf course community, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, with 1-car garage. Sit in your private patiio for direct golf course views which you can see inside the home as well. Master bedroom overlooks the screened-in, extended covered terrace. Low HOA dues paid yearly, just $180 per year. Easy access to Dade and Broward counties. $345,000. A10127257.
Great corner home in Hialeah with 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1,777 square feet. Home is perfect for a large family, split plan will allow enjoyment by two families. Minutes from Amelia Earhart Park. New A/C’s and electrical box. Freshly painted outside. Present owner was not able to complete remodeling due to relocation. Corner lot size is 8,870 square feet. $289,000. A10157918.
Beautiful 2-story home in desirable Marbella Park development. Home features large back yard, perfect for entertaining. 4 bedrooms with Jacuzzi tub in master bath. 2car garage and paved driveway for parking. Conveniently located near guest parking. Low maintenance fees with well maintained amenities. Owner motivated and priced right. Hear A-rated schools, shopping and major highway. $354,900. A10061789.
Great opportunity to own in very desirable Miami Lakes Lake Glenn Ellen. 4,836 sq.ft. under air as per owner on the lake with a pool. A great blank canvas for buyer with formal dining room, living room, great design. Master bedroom on second level with large wraparound terrace for great view of the lake and pool. Located in a gated community on cul de sac, close to schools, parks and all shopping. Private beach as well. $550,000. A10073887.
Gorgeous and elegant custom home in Royal Oaks (Miami Lakes). This home features a large kitchen with pool view, great for entertaining, 2 bedrooms downstairs and 2 bedrooms, including master, is upstairs. Master bathroom recently remodeled with no expense spared. Beautiful pool area. $539,900. A10151501.
Move in condition! One-story home in soughtafter Lake Elizabeth subdivision. Upgraded kitchen with lots of extras. Wine cooler, lazy susan, pull out drawers & appliance garage. Exterior features lush landscaping with Royal and Date palms, accordion shutters, circular driveway with approach and keystone front porch. Tree-lined gated community on secluded street. Excellent school district. $635,000. A10156265.
Charming 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home centrally located in West Hialeah. Updated kitchen, tile and laminated floors. Cozy living room, spacious dining area, open kitchen and small family room. Covered patio with a storage room and outdoor bathroom. $265,000. A10142307.
Impeccable 3 bedroom/2 bathroom corner unit centrally located within walking distance to Westland Mall, shopping centers and restaurants. Home includes open floor plan, remodeled kitchen and bathrooms, tile throughout, large master bedroom, L-shaped balcony, plenty of closet space, accordion shutters. Low association fees. One assigned parking space. 3-year rental restriction. $165,000. A10157410.
Nice two-story condo in the City of Doral. Great schools, easy access to main highways. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Second floor entry. Walk-in closets. Family oriented community. Good rental demand area and great for investors. Seller is waiting for offers. $260,000. A10042406.
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