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The original northwest Miami-Dade community newspaper for the Town of Miami Lakes & surrounding areas Vol. 40 No 19
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MIAMI LAKES, FLORIDA
OCTOBER 3, 2014
Welcome to Fall
It’s Fall! M.L. Pumpkin Patch opens on October 3 It’s officially Fall and Miami Lakes United Methodist Church’s 17th annual Pumpkin Patch will open on October 3 with three truckloads of pumpkins scheduled to arrive on October 3, 10 and 22. There will be 2,000 pumpkins in each truckload and the patch will be open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Pumpkins of all sizes will be available for purchase along with decorate gourds of all shapes and related retail items. Students needing volunteer hours are invited to help unload the pumpkins by calling 305-8217274, or emailing pr@miamilakesumc.net. Following is the list of events
and special activities during October at the Pumpkin Patch: Dinner and Flanigan’s Illusion Show will be on Saturday, October 11. Because the event is so popular, the organizers have scheduled two dinner seatings, one at 5 p.m. and the other after the show at 7:30 p.m. The Illusion Show is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Ticket purchases cover the show and dinner. Advance purchase price is $12 for adults (ages 13 and up) and $6 for children (ages 12 and under). Dinner/show tickets purchased at the door will cost $14 for adults and $7 for children. Admission for the show only is $7 at the door. Tickets are avail-
Council approves $30 million budget for fiscal 2014-2015 By David L. Snelling The Miami Laker staff Miami Lakes approved a new $30 million budget for 2014-2015 and kept the same rate of 2.3518 for property taxes to generate $7 million in revenue, restored the funding for the town’s committees but shelved the contentious waste haulers fee. At the second and final budget hearing last week, facing a $1 million shortfall, councilmembers unanimously approved the spending plan and tax rate and cleared up some misinformation on wasteful expenses allegedly distributed by a political action group called Urgent Citizens Alert. The franchise fee was at the center of debate at the first budget hearing and a subsequent Town Council meeting, where councilmembers narrowly approved an ordinance on first reading to restore the five percent charge to generate $50,000 a year. But the dissenting lawmakers, Vice Mayor Manny Cid and Councilmembers Tony Lama and Frank Mingo, said the waste haulers would pass the new fee along to residents living in apartment complexes, townhomes and business owners as an additional tax.
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During a special call meeting before the final budget hearing, Town Manager Alex Rey deferred the measure indefinitely and suggested not using $29,000 for a joint marketing plan with two of the biggest landowners in Miami Lakes, and cut the funding for the black olive tree removal program from $70,000 to $50,000 for the new fiscal year. The move saved Miami Lakes $50,000 to replace the franchise fee, which was initially earmarked to repair roads that the waste haulers damage with their trucks, or the town could use the money to restore the funding for the town’s committees from last year. At the first budget hearing, Rey and his staff were instructed to find $50,000 to recover the committees’ monies. The town would use some of the carryover money, estimated at $400,000, from 2013-2014 to keep the same level of town-wide events that residents have grown to love. Neil Robinson, chairman of the Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee, said his group needed a slight increase of $6,000 from last year’s $33,000 expenditures for the town’s Art in the Park
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able at the Pumpkin Patch retail counter or by visiting the church office or calling 305-821-7274. Picnic-in-the-Patch, Pumpkin Carving Contest and Bonfire are scheduled for Saturday, October 18, beginning at 5 p.m. with the carving contest and prizes. The bonfire follows with s’mores and acoustical guitar music. Guests may bring their own food or purchase a hamburger or hotdog with drinks and chips also available. Bring a blanket but guests are asked to leave alcoholic beverages at home. Outdoor Movie Nights will be Saturday, October 4, Fridays,
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Rev. James P. Murphy honored with roadway designation by the Town
MIAMI LAKES OFFICIALS and Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church parish leaders joined in the dedication ceremony of the designation of Miami Lakeway North as Father Murphy Way in honor of Rev. James P. Murphy, longtime pastor at the Church. Pictured (from left) Councilmembers Frank Mingo, Tony Lama, and Tim Daubert, Dennis Murphy. Councilmember Nelson Rodriguez, Mayor Wayne Slaton, Madeline Keating, Jacqueline Austin, Father Jose Alvarez, Councilmember Ceasar Mestre, and Vice Mayor Manny Cid. (See story on Page 2.)
n The “Geezer” senior softball program celebrates its fifth anniversary...............................3
n Snow’s Jewelers holds registration event for Komen Race for the Cure............................10
n Miami Lakes Zonta Club’s annual Fall Flea Market scheduled for November 8...............11
n Miami Lakes Educational Center Twitter Talks on ISIS and Ray Rice........................17
n Miami Lakes will go “pink” for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.......................................5
n News and Notes of interest from the Town of Miami Lakes. See Pages..........................6 & 7
n Miami Lakes Branch Library announces new operating hours and October events..................15
n Community Calendar, 13, School, sports and church news, 16-23 Classified ads.........24-27
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Town renames Miami Lakeway N. in honor of Rev. James P. Murphy The Town of Miami Lakes recently designated a street to honor the late Rev. James P. Murphy, the well-known and longtime pastor of Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church. Miami Lakeway North, between N.W. 67 Avenue and Miami Lakes Drive, is now known
as Father Murphy Way. More than 100 people attended the September 13 sign dedication ceremony held at the location of the new sign adjacent to the Church. “In recognition of Father Murphy’s many years of service to the community and its residents, the Miami Lakes Town Council
wanted to honor him with this designation,” said Mayor Wayne Slaton. “Whenever people travel on Father Murphy Way, they can remember the great impact he made on so many lives in our community.”
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(Continued from Page 1) October 10 and 17, and Saturday, October 15 at 7 p.m. The movies are free. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase. Craft Show will be held Saturday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The organizers are expecting 50 participating crafters with items available for early gift shopping. Crafters may download the application at www.miamilakesumc.net. Fall Festival (with extended hours) will be Saturday, October 25 from 2 to 7 p.m. Event will feature a petting zoo, pony rides, face painting, games and prizes, a maze, music by the church’s praise band, and followed by a movie at 7 p.m. Admission to the Festival, Craft Show and movie is free. Tickets will be on sale for the activities and food and soft drinks will be available for purchase. School Field Trips will be held every weekday morning from 9 a.m. to noon beginning Monday,
October 6, and running through Friday, October 15. Children can enjoy the new obstacle course along with jokes, songs, science experiments and activities to entertain and educate children up through 4th grade. Cost is $6 per child and includes all the interactive activities, songs, refreshments, a little pumpkin for each child, a good bag including a coin for a kid’s meal at any Flanigan’s restaurant, and a group photo for the classroom. Call 305-821-7274 to schedule the trip. Photo Opportunities. Admission to the Pumpkin Patch is free.
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Donations are always welcome and needed to help maintain the Patch. Festival Parking. The Town of Miami Lakes has offered its parking lot at the Government Center, 6601 Main Street, for overflow parking. Attendees are asked to use the overflow lot as no parking is available at the church property. Organizers are asking guests to be considerate and safe and do not park on neighbors’ lawns or jump the curb on N.W. 67 Avenue. For more information, call 395821-7274.
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The informative event, held at Florida Memorial University, was developed to attract companies that would not otherwise qualify to bid on contracts for vital county projects. “Miami-Dade County is in the process of responding to a Consent Decree, which essentially mandates us to upgrade the underground pipes that carry our waste water and sewage,” said Jordan. “Many of these pipes have been in place for more than 50 years. This is a mammoth project and we will need all hands on deck.” In addition to Miami-Dade County, a representative from Sun Life Stadium was on-hand hoping to identify small businesses that could help renovate the home of the Miami Dolphins. “I have been tapped to ensure inclusion of small-to-midsized companies,” said Marsha Jackman, who specializes in small business development. “The owners of Sun Life Stadium have made a commitment to the local community to utilize their resources and skilled labor during this process. I’m here to help reinforce their efforts.” Attendees were excited about the opportunity to receive such contracts, especially since past contractual opportunities have eluded them.
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The ‘Geezer’ softball program Town hosts Candidate Forum on October 8 A Candidate Forum for the may attend the Forum but will not Government Initiative will serve celebrates fifth anniversary November 4 General Election will be participating as they are unop- as moderator. Questions may be The Miami Lakes Senior Softball program, otherwise known as “The Geezers,� is celebrating its fifth anniversary. The program started in September, 2009, and “The Geezers� play every Monday and Wednesday starting at 9 a.m. at Miami Lakes Optimist Park. To minimize the number of injuries, and to make it possible for players who no longer can run
to participate, the game is structured with no base running. Just lots of batting, fielding, and plenty of laughs. Guys who play are of “Geezer� age but there is no age requirement for any females wanting to play. Those interested in playing or who want more information may contact Dave Oliver at 305822-9680.
be held at 12 noon on Wednesday, October 8, at Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street. Town Council Seats 2, 4 and 6 are up for reelection. Councilmembers Tim Daubert (Seat 2) and Frank Mingo (Seat 4)
posed for their Council seats and are elected to a four-year term. Councilmember Ceasar Mestre, incumbent of Council Seat 6, and his opponent, Xiomara Pazos, will participate in the Forum. Katy Sorenson from The Good
submitted to info@goodgov.net and are due by Friday, October 3. The Candidate Forum will be streamed live on the Town’s website at www.miamilakes-fl.gov, and the video will be available thereafter.
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MIAMI LAKES SENIOR SOFTBALL program “Geezers� recently debuted their new shirts and hats, courtesy of the town’s Elderly Affairs Committee. Pictured (front, from left) Peter Fishel, Fred Rodriguez, Terry Kushi, Dave Oliver, Mariano Fernandez and artist Ernie Garcia (who designed the attire); (top, from left) Bruce Davidson, Lee Collins, Jose Rivera, Jose Caballero, Eladio Perez, Angel Hernandez, Gilbert Alfonso, Frank Weber and Andres Clavijo.
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Lawmakers clarify misinformation of town expenses (Continued from Page 1) project to install cow sculptures at four parks. Claudia Reces of the Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board, said her committee needs an additional $8,500 for the new Advanced Placement Language Arts program for students, and the town restored the Elderly Affairs Committee’s $10,000 to resume popular events for senior citizens, including the field trips to the Miami Marlins home games and the Meet and Eat event. Miami Lakes will also spend $50,000 of the carryover money for a canopy cover at Royal Oaks Park, which was requested by Cid and Mayor Wayne Slaton at the first budget hearing. “I know we have been holding back on it for sometime now but it is badly needed,� Cid said.
Slaton said the recreation activities without the structure is a health issue for kids. “It can prevent skin cancer and it’s important to have shade and a canopy over the park equipment,� Slaton said. Miami Lakes also discovered $27,000 in savings to add to the town’s palm tree trimming program for each year instead of three years. Despite the $1 million budget shortfall that was caused by a reduction in franchise and utilities revenues ($400,000), and a four percent increase ($600,000) for police services for union concessions, Miami Lakes was still able to keep the same level of services, place $2.3 million of the $4 million fund balance in emergency reserve and an additional $500,000 reserved for hurricane and tropical
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“It bothers me, this concerted effort of misinformation,� said Mestre. “Residents should identify the source and verify the facts that are being presented.� For the fifth consecutive year, Miami Lakes’ town staff will not receive a Cost of Living Adjustment increase but Rey will try to find some money in the budget to award bonuses, 2.4 percent of their salaries, sometime in 2015. For other revenues, Miami Lakes is expected to generate $4.4 million in intergovernmental revenues, $2.7 million in utility service taxes, $1.2 million in franchise fees and $1.4 million in building and zoning permit fees. For expenditures, Miami Lakes will spend $7.2 million for police and specialized services, $2.4 million for community and leisure services, $2 million for town administration, $1 million for building services, $1.2 million for public works, $235,000 for town attorney services, $181,154 for the Office of the Town Clerk, and $363,860 for lawmakers’ expenses. For beautification, Miami Lakes is planning to build an entrance feature at N.W. 67 Avenue near 138 Street, and at the Palmetto Expressway and Miami Lakes Drive ($200,000). In addition, the town is planning to complete the new Miami Lakes Optimist Clubhouse ($2 million) and the new Youth Center ($1.7 million) at Picnic Park East during the new fiscal year, which commenced on October 1. For transportation improvements, Miami Lakes will spend $1.9 million on roadway improvements in the Lake Martha community, as part of the town’s stormwater master plan. Also included in the plan is the second phase of the West Lakes project ($690,000) and canal stabilization ($1 million) through state funding.
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Perla Hantman retains Dist. 4 School Board seat with 81% of vote in the August primary
PERLA TABARES HANTMAN is congratulated on winning her reelection as District 4 representative on the Miami-Dade School Board by (left) retired U.S. Senator Bob Graham and (right) School Board Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho.
Miami Lakes will go ‘pink’ for Breast Cancer Awareness Month The Town of Miami Lakes has declared October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, going pink for 31 days to bring awareness to a disease that has taken the lives of many women each year. At a regular Town Council meeting last month, councilmembers approved Mayor Wayne Slaton and Councilmember Nelson Rodriguez’s request to proclaim October as the month to help women prevent breast cancer by encouraging them to get a screening. A screening looks for cancer before a person has any symptoms, which can help find cancer at an early stage that can be cured through treatment. During the month of October, Miami Lakes will be participating in the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides of Miami-Dade, which is scheduled for Saturday, October 11. The event consists of a team to
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walk during the event, as Miami Lakes is inviting town employees and residents to join the group and walk together. Miami Lakes will also encourage residents and key community stakeholders to observe this month by generating awareness and supporting local programs that serve people who are battling the disease. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Disease and Health Promotion, breast cancer is the second most common kind of cancer among women. About one in eight women born today in the United States will live with this disease at some point in their lives. “In commemoration of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I would like to proclaim the month of October as “Breast Cancer Awareness Month” in the Town of Miami Lakes,” Slaton said at the meeting.
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Miami-Dade School Board chairwoman Perla T. Hantman overwhelmingly defeated Hialeah Miami Lakes High School teacher Duysevi “Sevi” Miyar to retain her seat that she has held since 1996. During the August election, Hantman collected 81 percent of the votes to resume representing District 4 that represents the cities of Miami Lakes and Hialeah and unincorporated areas. Hantman, a longtime Miami Lakes resident, was overwhelmed herself over the results and vowed to continue doing what she has done for the past 18 years. “I would like to thank District 4 voters who elected me to another four year term,” Hantman said. “I am committed to continue working in the best interests of our students, parents, teachers and the entire community. The next four years will be filled with exciting fresh new ideas. Together we will work with energy and enthusiasm for the betterment of public education.” Hantman is serving as the board’s chair for the seventh time. During her stint on the School
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News and Notes from the Town of Miami Lakes Halloween event for seniors; Haunted House for everyone The Town of Miami Lakes has planned two Halloween special events including a Senior Social and a Haunted House. The Elderly Affairs Committee is hosting the Halloween Senior Social from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 18, at Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue. The event is free and will feature music, entertainment, raffles, and lunch. Prizes for best costume will be given to the Best Female, Best Male and Best Couple. Space is limited and seniors are asked to reserve seating and/or transportation by calling 305-3646100 before Friday, October 10. For more information and sponsorship opportunities, contact Special Events and Committees coordinator Clarisell De Cardenas at decardenasc@miamilakes-fl.gov.
Haunted House Kids of all ages are invited to get spooked at the Youth Activities Task Force’s annual Blockbuster Halloween event on Friday, October 31. The free event will start the “night of fright” at 6 p.m. and keep scaring visitors until 10 p.m. at the former Blockbuster location, 6425 Miami Lakes Drive, in the Cypress Village Shopping Center. There will be fun activities for the whole family including costume contests and Trick-orTreating for the younger kids. With more than 100 student volunteers working to keep everyone terrified, it’s sure to be a “Monster” hit. For more information, contact Clarisell De Cardenas at the above email or by calling 305-364-6100.
Old Glory photo contest deadline extended to Nov. 14 Miami Lakes’ Veterans Committee announced the deadline for the “Old Glory” Photo Contest has been extended through November 14 to allow more time for residents to take their best photo of the American Flag and submit it for the contest. The contest is open to residents, students, and those employed within the Town of Miami Lakes boundaries. Submissions must be received by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, November 14. Only one submission per person. Submitted photos must feature a United States Flag presented in a dignified and respectful manner, regardless of its location. No collages, drawings, paintings, screen
shots, watermarks, obtrusive or offensive text, nudity or sexually explicit content will be accepted. All entries must be submitted with the release form for the photograph available at www.miamilakes-fl.gov. Main-in entries will not be accepted. Photos must be in a JPEG format, 300 DPI (dots per inch) and no smaller than 800 pixels wide x 600 pixels high. Winners will be announced at a future date and all winning photos will be showcased on the Town’s website. For more information, contact Clarisell De Cardenas at 305-3646100, or by email at decardenasc@ miamilakes-fl.gov.
Town hosts CIASF forum
MAYOR WAYNE SLATON welcomed a crowd of 130 attendees at a recent Commercial Industrial Association of South Florida (CIASF) event hosted by Miami Lakes to release its new 2014 Commercial Financing Report. CIASF is a non-profit organization of business leaders involved in the development, design, construction, sales, and leasing of Industrial and commercial real estate in South Florida. Slaton is pictured with CIASF president Jorge Pena.
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News and Notes from the Town of Miami Lakes Manny Cid named chairman of FLC Growth Management/ Economic Affairs Committee Miami Lakes Vice Mayor Manny Cid was recently appointed chairman of the 2014-2015 Growth Management and Economic Affairs Legislative Policy Committee for the Florida League of Cities (FLC). “I thank FLC president and City of Miramar Mayor Lori Mosely for appointing me as chair of the statewide policy committee,” Cid said. “Representing our residents on the FLC growth management and economic development committee is a true honor and privilege.” Legislative Policy Committee chairs, vice-chairs and members are appointed annually by the League president. Any city official is eligible to serve on a Policy Committee, and appointments are typically basic upon a city offi-
cial’s support and advocacy of the League’s adopted Legislative Action Agenda, participation at meetings, Legislative Action Day, and other legislative-related activities, according to the FLC. “Municipal officials are the driving force behind the League’s legislative success. In addition to setting the legislative priorities, the League’s policy committee members help to provide League staffing of the real world implications of proposed legislation,” said FLC Legislative Director Scott Dudley. Mayor Wayne Slaton currently serves on FLC’s Transportation and Intergovernmental Relations Committee, and Town Manager Alex Rey serves on the Finance, Taxation and Personnel Committee.
Greenway & Trails Master Plan meeting scheduled October 7 The community is invited to attend a Miami Lakes Town Hall meeting on the Greenways and Trails Master Plan at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 7, in the Council Chambers at the Government Center, 6601 Main Street. The plan will be presented by Tony Lopez, director of Community and Leisure Services. Miami Lakes received grant funding through the Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) to develop a Greenways and Trails Master Plan to create a non-motorized transportation system to connect communities, schools, parks and businesses. The plan focuses on key elements of non-motorized transportation including pedestrian
pathways, bicycle trails, shareduse paths, recreational greenways, and connections to mass transit, thereby optimizing walking and bicycling as healthy, clean transportation options. The plan highlights five areas for commuter trail development located at N.W. 77 Court; Canal Trail between Leaning Pine Drive and N.W. 67 Avenue; N.W. 67 Avenue, N.W. 87 Avenue, and N.W. 154 Street. The trail system branches off from these major corridors to incorporate scenic areas throughout the town’s neighborhoods. The community may also view the plan on the town’s website at miamilakes-fl.gov/trails, and submit feedback to trails@miamilakes-fl.gov.
Town hosts free Board Gaming Miami Lakes’ Youth Activities Task Force (YATF) is now hosting Barefoot Board Gaming, a free casual board game night, that is being held every other Friday of each month running from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at Mary Collins Community Center, 115151 N.W. 82 Avenue. The next Barefoot Board Gaming event will be on Friday, October 10. Barefoot Board Gaming is a friendly environment that encourages social interaction in a nondigital format between family and friends. This recurring event welcomes both the young and the young-at-heart. Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Although it’s called Barefoot
Board Gaming, shirts and shoes are required to participate. Miami Lakes’ YATF’s goal is to bring residents together using board games to create a fun and whimsical atmosphere that encour ages positive social exchanges. The events will offer classic board game such as Parcheesi and Clue, as well as newer, Europeanstyle games such as Ticket to Ride and King of Tokyo. The first 100 participants will receive a commemorative Meeple Board Game piece and a chance to participate in a raffle to win a board game. RSVP’s are not required for the event and registration is done on-site. For more information, email decardenasc@miamilakes-fl.gov, or call 305-364-6100.
Lien amnesty program now underway Town of Miami Lakes now offers a Code Enforcement Lien Amnesty Program as an incentive to property owners with outstanding liens to bring their property into compliance, and become eligible for as much as an 85 percent reduction in the amount owed on their lien. Both residential and commercial property owners are eligible to apply. The application period started October 1, and runs to 5 p.m. on Friday, March 27, 2015. The deadline will be strictly enforced with no exceptions. Applications can be submitted to the Town of Miami
Lakes Neighborhood Services Department. There is a nonrefundable $70 application fee. Approved applicants will have 15 days from the date of the application is approved to pay the reduced lien amount. Once the reduced lien amount and any ineligible liens are paid in full, a satisfaction and discharge of lien will be issued by the Town Manager and/or his designee. Liens given from fines related to burglar alarms, business tax receipts, and special assessments, are not eligible. Additionally, if the Town has started a civil action to
collect on civil penalties or to foreclose a lien, the property owner will be ineligible for participation in the program. If a property owner is not sure if they have a lien, they can log onto the Town’s website at www.miamilakes-fl.gov and click on “Search for Violations.” The case would be indicated as “LIEN” status in the system. For more information on the Lien Amnesty Program, contact the Neighborhood Services Department at LienAmnesty@ miamilakes-fl.gov, or by calling 305-512-7130.
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:
Youth Activities Task Force Wednesday, October 1, 7:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Cultural Affairs Committee Meeting Thursday, October 2, 7:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Neighborhood Improvement Committee Meeting Tuesday, October 7, 7:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Elderly Affairs Committee Meeting Wednesday, October 8, 8:30 AM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Town Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 14, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Economic Development Committee Tuesday, October 21, 5:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Veterans Committee Meeting Tuesday, October 21, 5:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Planning & Zoning Board Meeting Tuesday, October 21, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Town Council Regular Hearing Tuesday, October 28, 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 September 26, 2014 at Miami Lakes, Fl. Majorie Tejeda-Castillo, Town Clerk
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General election has state, county and town races The Miami Laker staff During the November 5 highly contested Florida Gubernatorial race between incumbent Republican Rick Scott and former Governor Charlie Crist, now a Democrat, Miami Lakes residents will also vote for candidates run-
ning for a Town Council Seat and three charter amendments, two State Representative positions and Miami-Dade Property Appraisal. Political neophyte Xiomara Pazos is challenging incumbent Ceasar Mestre for Seat 6 on the Miami Lakes Town Council.
Mestre, 52, was first elected to the Town Council in 2010, and unanimously elected as vice mayor in 2011, 2012 and 2013. He also served as the town’s interim mayor following the arrest of Michael Pizzi on corruption charges.
Mestre, an attorney, is a native of New York and a graduate of St. Thomas University. He earned his law degree from University of Miami’s School of Law. Before attending law school, Mestre was a South Florida police officer and police special investigations detective. He’s a member of the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce, Miami Lakes Economic Development Committee, Miami Lakes Public Safety Committee, Sevilla Estates Park Committee and past president of the Royal Palm Estates Homeowners Association. He has been living in Miami Lakes for 22 years, where he and his wife have raised three daughters. Pazos is CEO and president of Professional Medical Transportation Corporation in Hialeah and has long roots in the community. Born on August 1, 1957, Pazos migrated to the United States in 1969 and was raised in Miami. She graduated from Hialeah Miami Lakes in 1976 and Miami Dade College, where she earned her Associate’s Degree in Business Administration. In 1992, she began working at Vitas Hospice and was commended for excellence in Patient Care. She remained working at Vitas Hospice even after she started her own company in 1996. She is the founder and CEO of Professional Medical Transportation Corp., a non-emergency medical transportation company. The firm has been in business
since 1996 and is currently serving clients in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. As a business owner and parent, her commitment to her community led to public service. Pazos is also a past vice president of Serenity Pointe Homeowners Association in Miami Lakes. Mestre has raised $43,150 for his campaign, while Pazos is counted at $3,166. Councilmembers Tim Daubert (Seat 2) and Frank Mingo (Seat 4) were reelected unopposed and won another four-year term. Residents will also vote on three charter amendments during the general election. The proposed changes include “Should any annexation proposal be approved by Miami Lakes residents,” “Should Miami Lakes continue to pursue its own independent town-wide zip code,” and “Should councilmembers be allowed to appoint residents to the town’s various committees instead of the mayor.” Also on the November 5 ballot, incumbent State Representative Manny Diaz Jr. is facing Benjamin F. De Yurre for District 103; incumbent State Representative Jose Oliva is being challenged by Nelson Millian for District 110; and former State Representative Eddy Gonzalez and Pedro J. Garcia are running for the vacant Miami-Dade Property Appraiser in a run-off. Garcia is the former county property appraiser.
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Recap of Special Call meeting actions During a September 23 special call meeting, the Miami Lakes Town Council approved two ordinances on first reading and two other ordinances on second reading were deferred. On first reading, lawmakers approved an ordinance to set a $100 expedited fee for lien letters to be processed within two business days and revise the regular lien letter fee with a standard process time of seven to ten days from $20 to $50. At a budget workshop in August to discuss an effort to provide municipal services at full cost recovery and swiftness that is economically feasible for residents as well as the Town of Miami Lakes, the Town Clerk’s Office conducted an investigation to gage current municipal services and fees provided by neighboring municipalities in comparison to the Town of Miami Lakes. The study closely examined the associated fees and turnaround time for lien letter services. In addition, the Town's staff time was assessed to ensure the proposed fees cover the cost of processing a lien letter. Based on current fully loaded hourly rates, the cost to provide the service is approximately $52. Lien letters at the Town are processed at $20 and the turnaround time for standard processing is 7-10 business days (no expedited service offered). The average
standard turnaround fee of those municipalities benchmarked is approximately $70 and the average expedited fee for those municipalities that offer this service is approximately $130. Also, councilmembers gave their initial approval for an ordinance to consolidate various planning and zoning application fees and cost recovery deposits into one fee schedule, allow amendment of the fee schedule by resolution, increase fees for zoning plan review and establish a zoning inspections fee for building permits and an expediting fee for zoning letters. The proposed ordinance would remove the schedule of application fees and cost recovery deposits, as well as scattered provisions regarding fees and the cost recovery system, from the Land Development Code (LDC). The ordinance would authorize the establishment of fees and required deposits by resolution of the Town Council. Currently, the establishment of fees and deposits throughout the text of the LDC is inefficient, and includes conflicting and unclear provisions as to whether fees may be amended by resolution, or if an ordinance is required. The proposed ordinance would remove this ambiguity, and clarify that all fees and deposits may be amended by resolution.
Town hosts Double-Nine Domino tourney on Oct. 3 Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee is hosting a Domino Tournament on Friday, October 3, at Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. The Double-Nine Domino Tournament is sponsored by Leon Medical Centers. Registration
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Allowing for adjustment of planning and zoning fees without the need for an ordinance is typical, including by Miami-Dade County. Most of the changes to the fee schedule are to reflect fees/deposits that are already in place, but were not included in the schedule. However, there are several substantive changes: Fees for zoning plan review are complicated as they list over 20 different categories averaging around $20 per permit type. The proposed revision will simplify it and increase it to $35 for residential review and $70 for each commercial review. Additionally, the town is establishing a zoning inspection fee of $35 for residential permits and $70 for commercial permits since the town has recently started to conduct zoning inspections as part of the permit process. The ordinance was approved on first reading with Vice Mayor Manny Cid and Councilmember Frank Mingo voting no. A second reading will be held at the regular meeting on October 28. Councilmembers deferred an ordinance on second reading to change the building fees, shop drawings and minimum permit fee reading until the October 28 regular meeting to coincide with the second reading of the planning and zoning fees. Councilmembers also deferred an ordinance on second reading to restore the waste hauler fee at five percent.
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Snow’s Jewelers holds signup for Race for the Cure By Roselind Romero The Miami Laker staff In the 1970’s, Snow’s Jewelers store owner, Gary Snow, held a revolutionary marketing campaign that promised all those who purchased their engagement rings from Snow's Jewelers would be driven to their wedding ceremony in style in a Rolls Royce, complimentary of the store.
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Decades have elapsed since that memorable campaign, but Gary and his daughter Marisa have never strayed from their roots to give back to the community. For 2014, they are partnering with the local Susan G. Komen chapter for Miami/Ft. Lauderdale to host a sign-up event on Saturday, October 11 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for the annual Race for the Cure in Bayfront Park. “We always try to do something to give back to the community and at the suggestion of one of our staff members we decided to partner with the local Susan G. Komen chapter,” said Marisa. Snow’s Jewelers is the only location in Miami Lakes hosting a sign-up. They are also giving away “pink” gift bags to the first 50 people who sign-up. Vivana Valdez, owner of Moda by Pasarela on Main Street, Snow’s Jewelers’ neighbor, is creating a one-of-kind breast cancer awareness gift basket stocked with multiple “pink” items for women to be raffled off to those who pur-
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chase a raffle ticket while signing up at Snow’s Jewelers. Snow’s Jewelers also sells Chamilia bracelets and charms which have a variety of “pink” themed charms. Along with the purchase of any Chamilia charm is a note corresponding to that charm, like the breast cancer awareness charm with a comment on strength that reads: “Day after day you face life’s challenges with perseverance. Your resiliency and determination inspire us to have courage, to take chances and believe we can.” If purchasing a “pink” gift for a loved one, purchase at Snow’s during October to have a portion of your purchase to go toward finding a cure. In addition to raising awareness and hosting a sign up event, Snow’s Jewelers will also donate 5 percent of the total sales for the month of October to the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale chapter of Susan G. Komen. Another Miami Laker eager to raise awareness and funds for a cure is Madelyn Reus, longtime local resident and daughter of Elsa Reus, Miami Lakes community member and staff member of Our Lady of the Lakes Church and School. Madelyn is the Development and Public Relations manager for the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale chapter and is working with Snow’s Jewelers in hosting the sign-up. “We hope everyone will come out and give their support and learn more about the affiliates participating in sign-ups like Snow’s Jewelers," said Reus. Of the funds raised by affiliates
SNOW’S JEWELERS STAFF, Damarys Diaz, Marisa Snow, and Claribel Fernandez will be assisting any community members who wish to sign up for the Susan G. Komen Race for a Cure at the jewelry store on October 11. like Snow’s Jewelers, 75 percent will go to grants for local hospitals to continue screening and educating medically underserved community members in Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties. The remaining 25 percent is funneled to national grant programs that promote and aid in finding a cure all around the world. After signing up, participants in the walk will need to pick up a packet detailing the event activities, location and other pertinent information. The closest location for packet pick-up is Gus Machado Ford at 1200 W. 49 Street in Hialeah on October 15 from 12 to 7 p.m. Susan G. Komen's Race for the Cure is designed to promote positive awareness, education and early detection of breast cancer. The race is scheduled for Saturday,
October 18, from 7:30 to 10:15 a.m. and will include a survivor procession, ceremony, options for a 5K timed run, or 5K untimed walk, a tot run, and a celebration following the race. Registration fees range from $10 for children to $45 for timed runners. There will be over 20,000 participants so those interested in signing up should expect road closures and detours. It is recommend participants arrive early. No handbags or bookbags will be allowed at the race. Even those who do not wish to run or walk, but want to participate can register to “Sleep In for the Cure.” A special snooze bib and race t-shirt will be mailed to sleepy participants after they register. For more information, visit www.komenmiaftl.org or contact Snow’s Jewelers at 305-556-0511.
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Spring Awakening still resonates with teens today By Roselind Romero The Miami Laker staff The Main Street Players, the longest running community theater in Miami-Dade County, chose a titillating production to close their 40th season. Theater patrons and aficionados from Homestead to Boynton Beach are flocking to the Main Street Playhouse, the quaint theater in the heart of Miami Lakes to see Spring Awakening, the broadway spectacle that launched the career of Lea Michelle, actress in the Emmy award-winning show, GLEE. Spring Awakening's original play, written by Frank Wedekind over a century ago still holds true to the struggles, desires, doubts, fears, and dreams that haunt teens today. The play, revived by Steven Sater, and given an alternative
musical score by the 90’s star, Duncan Sheik, together give Spring Awakening a facelift to match the musical tastes of the modern teen while staying faithful to the mood of characters penned long ago. The musical, though relevant and well-written, would be missing a certain je ne sais quoi without the fiery energy the large ensemble brings to the stage. For an intimate theater, technical director, Dennis Lyzniak, managed to create the believable setting for a forest, bedroom, and classroom, while still leaving ample room for the 13-person cast to freely move about and engage in riveting choreography and a famous “swing” scene. The ensemble, Emily Barona, William Cadena, Andre Gabois,
M.L. Zonta Club’s Fall Flea Market set for November 8 The Zonta Club of Miami Lakes is currently accepting vendors for its annual Fall Flea Market scheduled for November 8. Vendors, large and small, are invited to participate with an opportunity for residents to clean out their garages and closets and turn their treasures, hobbies and home business items into cash. The event will be held rain or shine from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The flea market will be conveniently located in the parking lot on the southwest corner of Main Street and Ludlam Road (bordering New Barn Road.) Vendors can reserve two parking spaces for only $35. Proceeds from the Flea Market will assist the Zonta Club in supporting the advancement of women and girls locally and globally. To reserve a space, or get more
information, visit www.zontamiamilakes.com. Vendors can reserve their spaces by paying for their spots via Pay Pal on the website. Vendors must bring their own tables, chairs and any other needed supplies. Previous Flea Market vendors sold a variety of items ranging from plants, jewelry, Avon, Mary Kay, clothing, school fund raisers, sports collectibles and many other items. The event draws hundreds of visitors to purchase vendor items and this year, vendors may also sell food items at their tables. Miami Lakes Zonta Club’s Flea Market is hosted by The Graham Companies. The club has arranged for the free pickup of any unsold and unwanted items as donations to the Lotus House charity at the end of the event.
Stephen Gair, Mariah Jimenez, Cameron Jordan, Aaron Matthews, Meagan Nagy, Aly Pentagelo, Eliana Parenti, Patrick Rodriguez, Rheanna Salazar, and Corey Vega, all make memorable characters, each powerfully telling their own story, one that speaks to their individual character’s predicament, and to the larger scheme of teenage life. Salazar and Rodriguez are enchanting as the play’s leads, along with the rest of the cast, all of whom seem to experience opposite scenarios, yet overlap in their need to find love and salvation. Director Liz Dikinson, along with Musical Director Andrew Gilbert, both previously worked on the Main Street Players' rendition of RENT and came together once again to lead the cast in Spring Awakening. “Our world is riddled with adults who fail to communicate properly with children, where children commit suicide due to pressures they feel helpless against, where extremes are still enforced, and where acceptance is not a way of life for many,” writes Dikinson in the production’s playbill. The production touches upon heavy themes, but at the crux of the writing lies the truth of, what Dikinson succinctly encapsulates as, “talking is not enough. To see a change, and to keep teens away from the dangers of suicide, and shame, and loss, we need to start learning how to listen.” Spring Awakening does not
hold back in its commentary on rape, abortion, suicide, abuse and isolation. However, rather than coming across as a headstrong melodrama, it succeeds in expressing that just because the emotional distress teens feel are so highly charged, that does not make their perception of the world any less real. “There’s a part I can’t tell, about the dark I know well,” sings Barona's character Ilse, in a haunting ballad that if even one child could relate to, it would be one too many. Spring Awakening contains strong language and sexually explicit content that may not be suitable for young audiences. Spring Awakening opened Friday, September 26 and runs through Sunday, October 12. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. There will be one performance on Thursday, October 9 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults,
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Florida Lottery moves Miami District office to Miami Lakes The Florida Lottery's Miami District Office has relocated and is now open for business at the new Miami Lakes Business Park West location, 14621 Oak Lane. Miami Lakes Business Park West is strategically located in northwestern Miami-Dade County, allowing for improved exposure and excellent access for the Lottery's customers. “This move is a win-win situation,” said Tom Dolan, Florida Lottery Miami District Manager. “In addition to creating a better customer service experience for our players, the office will also provide more cost-effective office space.” The Florida Lottery is responsible for contributing more than $26 billion to education and sending more than 650,000 students to college through the Bright Futures
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Miami Laker hosts town-wide Halloween costume photo contest The Miami Laker newspaper will be hosting a town-wide Halloween costume contest for residents of all ages! To participate submit a photo of yourself or your child/children dressed in a halloween costume to rromero@ miamilaker.com. Please include your name and/or the child’s name and contact information. Children under 16 should have parental permission before sub-
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M.L. resident wins LUCKY MONEY Jackpot prize The Florida Lottery announced that Frank Ferrer of Miami Lakes claimed the $600,000 LUCKY MONEY™ jackpot from the August 15, 2014 drawing at Florida Lottery headquarters in Tallahassee. Ferrer chose the one-time, lump-sum payment option for his winnings, in the amount of $432,610.24. He purchased his jackpot-winning LUCKY MONEY Quick Pick ticket at Winn Dixie, located at 15450 N.W. 77 Court in Miami Lakes.
M.L. Kiwanis Club holds Square Dance benefit on Oct. 18 The Miami Lakes Kiwanis Club is hosting a Square Dance on Saturday, October 18, at the Roberto Alonso Community Center at Royal Oaks Park. The event will raise money for Kiwanis International’s project to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus in third world countries. Tickets are $15 and the cost is tax deductible for participants. Food will be available for purchase. A professional square dance caller will be on hand to teach folks how to square dance. Those wishing to make a donation should make their check payable to Kiwanis International Foundation and drop it off at the event. For more information, contact Allen Albrecht at 305-5588657, Diana Fernandez at 305586-8736, or Tom Freiwald at 305-582-3280.
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Vice Mayor recommends amendments To the Editor The Miami Laker During the upcoming November 4th elections, Miami Lakes residents will be heading to the polls and face three questions regarding the function of municipal self governance. Before all the political campaign “noise” begins, I would like to take a moment and explain all three questions. The first question is regarding annexation. I fundamentally believe that we as residents of Miami Lakes own a share of the
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Town, similar to being a stockholder in a corporation. As such, any change to the business model should go before its shareholders. That is exactly how I feel about annexation; any future annexation proposal should go before our residents because annexation will fundamentally transform our current business plan. The second question is regarding town committees. Our committees are the lifeblood of our community events and outreach efforts. Therefore, each public servant on the Miami Lakes council should have equal resident appointments to our committees. This process will create fairness and balance. Residents willing to serve on committees should not be
judged by which campaign yard signs they post, but by the merits of their volunteer work. Lastly, an independent townwide Miami Lakes zip code. By voting yes on this question, you will send a clear message to the USPS that the time has come to grant Miami Lakes its own zip code. The benefits are various, from branding to economic development and most importantly our own zip code could lead to lower automobile insurance premiums. These are three very important issues to our community, and I personally recommend voting yes to all amendments. Manny Cid Vice Mayor Town of Miami Lakes
Town seeks nominations for Grand Marshal to serve at Veteran’s Day Parade Nov. 9 Town of Miami Lakes is extending an opportunity to the community to nominate a deserving individual to be the Grand Marshal for the 35th annual Veteran’s Day Parade on Sunday, November 9. Nominations are due on by Friday, October 17, and will be reviewed by the Veterans Committee. The selection criteria includes: • Nominees must be in good standing in the community; • Nominees should be persons who have displayed outstanding service; pride and commitment to
the community, county, state and/or country; • Nominees should be able and willing to carry out the function of the Grand Marshal for the parade; and • Proof of Honorable Service in the Armed Forces is required. Nomination forms can be found on the Town’s website www.miamilakes-fl.gov. For more information, contact Special Events and Committees coordinator Clarisell De Cardenas at decardenasc@miamilakes-fl.gov, or by calling 305-364-6100.
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Meeting & Class Calendar The Town of Miami Lakes, M. L. Civic Association, homeowners associations, professional and volunteer groups have scheduled meetings and classes during October:
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Youth Activities T.F. October 1 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center Cultural Affairs October 2 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center Neighborhood Improvement Committee October 7 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center October 8 8:30 am M.L. Govt. Center Elderly Affairs Com. Town Council Regular Meeting October 14 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center Economic Development October 21 5:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center Veterans Committee October 21 5:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center Planning & Zoning October 21 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center Town Council Regular Meeting October 28 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center (The following classes are free for Miami Lakes residents) (Due to early voting, the following classes will move to Roberto Alonso Community Center from October 15 to November 6) Tai Chi M/W 9:30 am MCCC Tai Chi T/Th 9:00 am MCCC Yoga (for adults) M/T/W/T 7:30 am MCCC Arts & Crafts Mon. Noon MCCC Knitting/Crocheting Tu/Th 1:35 pm MCCC 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 5:30 pm MCCC Martial Arts (beginners) Monday/Wednesday Martial Arts (intermed.) Tuesday/Thursday 4:30 pm MCCC Martial Arts (advanced) Tuesday/Thursday 5:30 pm MCCC (The following classes remain at their regular locations) Painting I & II Fri. 9 am/12:30 pm MCCC Sewing Tu/Th 2:00 pm MCCC Quilting Tues. 11:15 am MCCC Computer Training M/T/W/Th 9:15/11:30 am MCCC Dominoes Wed /Fri. 7:00 pm RACC Table Tennis Tues./Thurs. 7:00 pm RACC Jazzercize (fee) M/Tu/W/Th 7:00 pm RACC Spanish for Adults M/T/W/T 6:00 pm MCCC
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Lake Carol October 2 7:30 pm MCCC Royal Palm Estates October 2 7:00 pm MCCC Lake Elizabeth October 6 7:00 pm MCCC Loch Lomond October 7 7:00 pm MLCC Lake Cynthia October 8 7:30 pm MCCC Windmill Gate October 9 7:30 pm MCCC Loch Ness October 13 7:30 pm MCCC October 13 7:00 pm MCCC Silvercrest North Loch Lomond East October 14 7:00 pm MCCC Silvercrest South October 14 7:00 pm MCCC Serenity Point October 15 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Ctr. Gramercy Park October 16 7:00 pm MCCC Loch Isle October 20 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Ctr. Lake Glen Ellen October 21 7:30 pm MCCC Lake Martha October 28 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. Ctr. (Note: For other HOA meetings, call 305-364-6100 for information)
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M.L. Garden Club bunco October 1 11:30 am MCCC M.L. Cham./Commerce October 1 11:30 am Shula’s Hotel M.L. Garden Club October 27 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Ctr. M.L. Bridge Club Mondays 11:30 am MCCC MLCA Bridge Thursdays 11:00 am MCCC M.L. Kiwanis 2nd/4th Thurs. 6:30 pm Pampered Chef M.L. Toastmasters 1st/3rd Tues.7:00 pm ML Educational Center M.L. Lions Club 1st/3rd Tues. 7:00 pm Denny’s Hialeah MCCC is Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue RACC is Robert Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue
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M. Lakes Branch Library sets new operating hours Miami Lakes Branch Library announced it will have new hours of operation beginning Monday, October 6. The branch, located at 6699 Windmill Gate Road, will be open Monday and Tuesday from noon to 8 p.m., and Wednesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The branch will be closed on Sundays. The following programs are available for the public during
October: For Children and families: Saturday Matinee at the Library – The branch presents family friendly films at 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 4. Reading Ready Toddler Storytime - Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their care givers at 11 a.m. on Thursdays, October 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30.
Main St. Players schedule Bicycle Country auditions Auditions for Bicycle Country by Nilo Cruz are set for Monday, November 10, and Tuesday, November 11, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. with a possible callback on Wednesday, November 12. Appointments are recommended but not necessary. Bicycle Country is the first production of 2015 for the Main Street Players set to open on Friday, February 6, and run through Sunday, March 1. The play will be directed by John Olivera. The Main Street Players ask that all those auditioning present a dramatic monologue no longer than 2 minutes and bring a headshot and resume. Also be prepared to read from the production script
during the audition. Hispanic or Hispanic-looking actors are needed. A Cuban accent is helpful but not required. Character Breakdown: Inez: A female, age 30-40. She is Julio’s home nurse. She is a pillar of steadfastness and femininity. Julio: A male in his 40’s. He is sullen and craggy. He is recovering from a stroke. Pepe: A male in his late 20’s to 30’s. He is Julio’s friend and companion. The Main Street Playhouse is located at 6766 Main Street in Miami Lakes. For more information or to make an appointment email John Olivera at jono822@aol.com.
Paws to Read – Certified therapy dogs listen as children read aloud and practice their reading skills, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 11. Read the Book, See the Movie – Captain America Winter Soldier – Great movies begin with great literature. Here is an opportunity to delve into the book behind the blockbuster movie and then chat with others about the joys and struggles of the two formats. Experience made possible by the Miami Dolphins Foundation at 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 11. For Teens: Graphic Design and Video Production with YouMedia Miami – YouMedia hits the road to develop the technology skills of the future. Teens will showcase their final product in a culminating event on Saturday, October 25 at 3 p.m. Wearable Book Cover Nails – Bring your own polish and tools. An in-house nail art expert will show attendees how she uses popular book covers as inspiration for her nails. Registration and permission from caregiver is required. Event made possible by Miami Dolphins Foundation at 4 p.m. on Friday, October 17. Game On! Teen Gaming Competition – Celebrate National Gaming Day! Enjoy the latest
video games while competing against others. Registration at the branch is required. Event made possible by Miami Dolphins Foundation at 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 18. Winners will move on to the final rounds at West Dade Regional Library at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 15. For Adults: Book Discussion Group – Contact the branch for this month’s title. For ages 18 years
and up. Meets at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 21. Congressman Mario DiazBalart Community Outreach – A member of Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart’s staff will visit the library to discuss federal issues or any problem a constituent may have with a federal agency. Meets at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22. For more information, call 305822-6520.
YOUNG READERS gather round a therapy dog during the Miami Lakes Branch Library’s Paws to Read event in September. The next Paws to Read is scheduled for Saturday, October 11.
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B Fore Pink golf tourney at Shula’s benefits Women’s Breast Health Initiative
Our Lady of the Lakes sports teams are off to strong start Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School’s Cheetahs sports teams are off to a strong start. On September 9, the varsity girl’s volleyball team defeated Immaculate Conception in two straight sets, 25-16 and 25-18, starting the season at 1-0. The Lady Cheetahs had outstanding defense and Victoria Herrera, Kristen Fleitas and Maylizze Santos demonstrated some great serving. On September 10, the JV boys
basketball team defeated St. Agatha Catholic School 41-7. The Cheetahs started off slowly, but were still up after the first quarter 6-2. Between the 2nd and 3rd quarters. They pounced on defense and went on an 18-0 run not allowing St. Agatha to score until the end of the third quarter. Nicholas Pombo came off the bench and lead the team with 11 points, and Michael Martely had 13 rebounds and 4 points.
THE B FORE PINK GOLF TOURNAMENT benefiting the Women’s Breast Health Initiative was held on Friday, September 19, at Shula’s Golf Club in Miami Lakes. The event raised awareness and funds for the organization's door-to-door outreach campaigns of providing critical information and screenings to under-served and uninsured women in South Florida for breast cancer and heart disease. Avid and long-time sponsors of the Women’s Breast Health Initiative (from left) Carol Redlich, Jay Schwartz, Rita Soffer Leeds, and Hal Leeds were in attendance for the tournament.
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Dade Christian School parents and students have a Football Date Football, faith and family – a trifecta for a great afternoon. On Sunday, September 21, over 100 Dade Christian School and New Testament Baptist Church members attended the Miami Dolphins-Kansas City Chiefs game for a special “Faith and Family” event. The day’s festivities included pre- and post-game tailgating sponsored by Flanigan’s, and the inductions of Jeff Cross, Sam Madison, Tony Nathan and Ed Newman into the Walk of Fame. The crowd had a wonderful time cheering on the Dolphins, despite the disappointing loss. After the game, Pastor Woody Bennett, a former Miami Dolphins running back, shared his life-changing testimony with the crowd. The night ended with a special postgame concert performed by Christian pop artist Jonny Diaz.
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Town offers free Pickleball games at Optimist Park Town of Miami Lakes announced it now offers open-play Pickleball for the public from 9 to 11 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Miami Lakes Optimist Park, 6411 N.W.. 162 Street. The program is free and open to all ages. Pickleball paddles and balls will be provided, or players may bring their own. For more information, contact Leisure Services Manager Katya Lysak at lysakk@miamilakesfl.gov, or call 305-698-9308.
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Jose Marti Academy faculty, staff celebrate grandparents
JOSE MARTI faculty and staff celebrated grandparents at Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy with grandparents beginning their visit by enjoying breakfast sponsored by the school's PTSA. Following was a visit to the school book fair and a tour of the innovative projects such as Marti's Aquaponics lab, the native arboretum and new FPL photovoltaic array gazebo which students use for research and experiments.
Roland Gomez Scholarship application deadline is Oct. 15 Students from ages 12 to 18 participating in the Miami Lakes Optimist Club sports program have until Wednesday, October 15 to apply for the Roland Gomez Scholarship Award. A male and female winner will be announced in November, when they will each be awarded a $1,000 scholarship for their college education expenses. Participants must be a member of the Optimist Club for at least three years and demonstrated excellence in academic and community service.
The student-athletes are nominated by their coaches and the winners and runner-ups are determined by a points system in which the participants are evaluated based on their school academics, Optimist sports, school activities and community service. Student-athletes can now register to be nominated for next year’s award by going online and fill out application at www.miamilakesoptimist.org and submit copies of their report cards. For more information, call 305216-9615.
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Miami Lakes Educational Center Twitter Talks on ISIS and Ray Rice By Roselind Romero The Miami Laker staff Miami Lakes Educational Center (MLEC) may be located in Miami Lakes but its students' communication extends far outside the borders of the town. MLEC has hosted "Twitter Talks" in the past, a hot topic discussed on social media using the Twitter platform, to encourage, educate, and discuss worldwide or nationwide issues. The latest of these talks were on ISIS and domestic abuse in the media, particularly in the NFL. Using the hashtag #ISISCrisis, The Harbinger twitter served as a moderator for discussions among students and community members including Superintendent Alberto Carvalho. The students discussed the sensitive topic of intervening or stepping away from the former al Qaeda splinter group, ISIS. The hashtag became a trending topic and amid comments of ISIS' ability to recruit through social media, the online exchange ironically proved that social media can be wielded as a force for good, as well. Points were made by various twitter users regarding national security and the responsibilities the U.S. may, or may not, have as a superpower. “I hope we won’t have to look
back at this time as another pointless military intervention, with a debt from foreign attacks,” said twitter user @rosy_casanueva. “I think if we ignore this and let it get bigger it will be harder to control when it does present a threat to the U.S. in specific,” said another user @MoralesVDaniela. The students brought about thoughtful discourse on the issues leaders of the nation are contemplating. “This is a complex issue. There are no easy answers. But, we took the first step: talk. That is a freedom many lack,” tweeted The Harbinger. A few weeks later the MLEC students held another Twitter Talk on the violence within the NFL.
The Harbinger tweeted, “Ray Race is only the most recent in a string of controveries in sports. Why did this specific event spark such a public outcry?” In response, @emmamartinez98 tweeted “It’s one thing to hear it, another to see” referring to the 3 minute video which shows a domestic dispute between Ray Rice and then-fiance , Janay. The student population showed their intelligent opinions while maintaining a cordial atmosphere, and successfully carried out both Twitter Talks to the delight of Superintendent Carvalho. “Proud of our MDCPS students as they tackle some of the toughest issues impacting our world today,” tweeted Carvalho.
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Former MLEC student sings alongside Josh Groban By Roselind Romero The Miami Laker staff Frank Verdejo-Chica refuses to be a victim of his disorder. The former Miami Lakes Educational Center (MLEC) student, who left public school for a year to deal with his diagnosis, Tourette Syndrome (TS), blossomed into a vocalist singing side by side with Josh Groban. Verdejo-Chica spent a majority of his childhood in Miami Lakes, having moved from the Bronx, New York when he was 10. He attended Lawton Chiles Middle School and MLEC until his world was changed in his sophomore year of high school. He suffered from uncontrollable barking, screams, rapid blinking, and the most prominent, a neck tic that he first began experiencing in adolescence. “It's like a volcano. If you supress it, it erupts,” said VerdejoChica. He was diagnosed in 2008 with the neurological disorder, TS, manifesting in “tics” which are
sudden, repetitive movements and utterances. Prior to his diagnosis, Verdejo-Chica stopped attending public school in favor of being homeschooled through the Merrick Educational program. While in public school, Verdejo-Chica would ask to be excused from class to relieve his vocal tics so as to not disturb the rest of the class. It became too difficult to attend public school with his tics and anxiety flaring up. “In the beginning my family was really sad,” said VerdejoChica. “My sister would try to find natural things to help, and my mom had placed a really expensive call out to a doctor in China for five minutes of his time, desperate to find anything that could help me.” That doctor believed that Tourette Syndrome is sometimes caused by a lack of fat between dendrites and suggested fish oils for omega 3 fatty acids, B-complex supplements and magnesium. Verdejo-Chica also began taking medication to quell his tics, to
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to know that there was something out there to have helped me in those moments of desperation. I kind of lost my hope in trying to recover, thinking ‘when will this ever go away?’ until one day I just didn't scream anymore,” said Verdejo-Chica. “I was happy to have some of my symptoms subside.” During his time at UF, VerdejoChica wrote over 20 songs. He completed production on one full song called “Through The Storm” inspired by his struggles with TS. Almost exactly five years after Verdejo-Chica's diagnosis, he raised his hand in the middle of a Josh Groban concert at the BB&T Center and requested to sing with the vocalist. “I saw that a few others had the opportunity to sing with him while on tour so I decided I would be one of those singers,” said VerdejoChica. “I stood up, raised my hand and yelled ‘I have something to tell you! I want to sing with you!’ I thought, the worst that can happen is he says no and I'm embarrassed in front of hundreds of people, or he says yes. And he did.” Verdejo-Chica gleefully ran up the stage and announced his desire to sing Groban's song “To Where You Are.” His performance was applauded by the audience and Groban alike, a deafening sound that can be heard on a YouTube video on Verdejo-Chica's website, www.frankmartinverdejochica .com. Inspired by Verdejo-Chica's story, the editor for American Way magazine, the American Airlines magazine, featured him in the July 2014 edition of the magazine and played his song aboard all flights. Verdejo-Chica has made it a priority to overcome the obstacles his disorder creates, and in the
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FORMER MLEC STUDENT, Frank Verdejo-Chica, refused to let his Tourette Syndrome keep him from pursuing his dream of becoming a singer. process has noted that without these setbacks, he wouldn't be the courageous person he is today. “I don't know that there will ever be a day when I don't have tics,” said Verdejo-Chica. “But I hope to inspire others out there with my story. I’d like to bring as much awareness to Tourette’s as possible and look up to others who have it and don’t let it stop them, like American Soccer Goalie, Tim Howard.” Verdejo-Chica is in the studio, recording songs and writing lyrics, dreaming still of the day when he might be able to hear his songs on the radio. “Nobody lives forever,” he said. “So if you have a dream, go for it now.”
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Pace Key Club participates in Coastal Cleanup Day By Rene D. Basulto Special to The Miami Laker Led by moderator Stephanie Hibbard, Pace High School’s Key Club took a Saturday morning trip to the FIU Biscayne Bay Campus to clean up trash for International Coastal Cleanup Day. Together with students from FIU and other South Florida high schools, Pace
Key Club students dug through mangroves to pick up trash and document species such as crabs and jellyfish. As students picked up trash out of the trees and water, other students would write down not only the kinds of trash picked up, but also what species they encountered. Hibbard was overseeing and
helping out with the cleanup along with her husband, Chris Souza, a social studies and science teacher from St. Lawrence Elementary School. With the mangroves large, dark, and dirty, students were hesitant at first, but found resolve throughout the day. Hibbard said, “Only 4 to 5 students initially went into the
MONSIGNOR EDWARD PACE HIGH SCHOOL’S Key Club members pose for a photo during their clean-up of the FIU Biscayne Bay Campus for International Coastal Cleanup Day.
M-Dade Public Schools receive Diversity Award The Diversity Recruiter’s Network and University of Phoenix announced recently that Miami-Dade County Public Schools has been named as recipient of the Diversity Spirit Achievement Award. The Diversity Recruiter’s Network’s Diversity Spirit Achievement Award is a national award program recognizing corporations, individuals, community organizations and media for actively supporting diversity in the community and workplace. The nomination criteria included hav-
ing the vision, creativity and active promotion of diversity within the ranks of a community or entity at the local and national level. “We are very pleased with being selected as a recipient of The Diversity Spirit Achievement Award. This latest recognition provides further proof of our firm commitment in promoting diversity and equality of opportunity in education and in all of our District operations,” said Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho of MiamiDade County Public Schools.
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shrub, but by the end, every single student went in.” When asked why they would take part in this cleanup, Pace juniors Tatiana Dorvil and Zaynah Rodriguez both said that they wanted to try something new. Rodriguez said that the trip even helped her temporarily overcome her fear of bugs out of motivation to finish her work. “I’m putting my fear aside to get stuff done,” she said. While the experience was certainly fun, it was also sobering for the students to encounter how much trash had been dumped into the water. Students found items such as lip gloss, cans of bleach, and toys, with the most common items being food wrappers and plastic bags and bottles. “Seeing how much trash there was is an eye-opener,” said Dorvil. “I never thought I’d see sneakers and diapers in there.” “I think the main purpose here is not just picking up garbage, but having students learn how much
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garbage affects the environment,” said Hibbard. Students documented and tallied what kinds of trash they found, with all of the data collected to be sent to the Ocean Conservancy organization, which sponsors International Coastal Cleanup Day. By the end of the morning, they had filled up 10 garbage bags with trash and 5 more bags with recyclable material. “I think that there should be a lot more cleanups to get this off of the reefs and coasts,” said junior and Key Club vice president, Maya Lora. The clean-up has been a regular event for Pace’s Key Club over the past few years, as the service club is always looking for ways to help out the community. Hibbard, who also moderates Pace’s Environmental Club, says that she hopes to have a monthly event for each club throughout the school year.
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It’s becoming a tradition: Three generations of Msgr. Pace alumni
MONSIGNOR EDWARD PACE Class of 1964 alumnus Julke Llorens (right) visited the school on its 53rd anniversary with his family (from left) Maria Llorens, Pace sophomore Claudia Gonzalez and senior Carlos Gonzalez.
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By Rene D. Basulto Special to The Miami Laker On September 4, Monsignor Edward Pace High School’s 53rd anniversary, Julke Llorens, Pace graduate of the class of 1964, returned to his alma mater accompanied by Mary, his wife of nearly 50 years, for a special Grandparents Day mass and breakfast. Llorens is an integral part of Pace tradition not only as a member of the school’s first graduating class, but also as the first in a family where three generations have walked the halls of Pace High School. Llorens, who arrived in Miami on August 15, 1962, from Cuba as
a teenager through the Peter Pan program sponsored by the Archdiocese of Miami, started his family’s tradition. In the 1980s, his three children Teresita, Julke Jr., and Lourdes followed in his footsteps and now, around 30 years later, his grandchildren. Carlos and Claudia Gonzalez are the third-generation of Pace students. After graduating from Pace in 1964, Llorens attended Spring Hill Jesuit College in Alabama and later Miami-Dade Community College. Since 2000, Llorens has been a permanent deacon at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church in Hialeah. “The unconditional welcome
and support I received at Pace during my senior year and the sense of belonging to the Pace family, stayed with me through the years,” said LLorens. “It was an experience deeply rooted in Christian values.” “And,” he added, “Of course, I very much wanted my children and eventually my grandchildren to have and to share such an experience with others.” Pace graduates from the 1960s will be having a class reunion at Pace High School on Saturday, April 18, 2015. For more information, contact alumni director Melanie Otero at 305-623-7223, ext. 347.
Pace senior Steven Yildirim attends MIT, Cornell, John Hopkins forums By Rene D. Basulto Special to The Miami Laker Monsignor Edward Pace High School senior Steven Yildirim has kept himself busy and his college options open the past few months by attending conferences at MIT, Cornell University, and now John Hopkins University. Over the summer, Yildirim was accepted into the MIT Online
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schools such as Princeton and Harvey Mudd College have presented and given admissions advice. He returned to the Northeast to attend Cornell University College of Engineering’s Fall Diversity Hosting Weekend held from September 18-20. Visiting students were matched with current Cornell students and stayed in residence halls on campus. They also participated in lab demonstrations, attended an undergraduate engineering class, and connected with Cornell faculty, staff, and engineering student organizations. The very next weekend, September 25-27, Yildirim traveled to John Hopkins University in Maryland for the Hopkins Overnight Multicultural Experience. H.O.M.E. is an overnight on-campus program that brings together high school students from multiple ethnic groups.
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The Station Scene hard-wired smoke alarms are connected together so when one alarm is activated, all the alarms in the home go off. It’s recommended to follow the directions provided by the manufacturer when installing smoke alarms in the home. Generally, they should be installed no more than three feet from air heating systems and at least three feet from the door to a kitchen, bedroom or bathroom. Smoke alarms have a lifespan of 10 years. Although its life span is long, testing and keeping maintenance of smoke alarms in your home is crucial. Smoke alarms must be tested once a month. To test a smoke alarm, push the test button to ensure that the alarm is working properly. If it isn’t, you must immediately replace the alarm. If you home uses batteryoperted smoke alarms, you must change the battery every six months. Another method of protecting your home from a fire is with residential fire sprinklers that can be activated when the fire is in its early stages. Sprinklers are powerful due to their ability of controlling the fire from expanding by spraying water on the burning object. The way sprinklers work is when a fire starts, the sprinklers near the fire discharge water. Residential fire sprinklers release water at a low amount so the home will not flood. Having both, fire sprinklers and smoke alarms provides additional protection for your family and your home. Finally, the most important aspect of keeping your family safe from the dangers of a fire is having a fire evacuation plan that will assume that your family knows what to do in an emergency. The following are important aspects in a fire evacuation plan:
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by Griselle Marino, Public Affairs Manager Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department
Fire Prevention Week! Whether it’s from the kitchen, or from the grill in the backyard, fires are dangerous and it is important to protect your family with what to do when a fire occurs. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), last year there were 487,500 structure fires in the United States, out of which 79.4 percent were residential fires. One of the most common types of residential fires are kitchen fires since people mistakenly think they can put out a fire by throwing water on a burning pan. In 2013, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to 1,598 residential fires, 130 of them being kitchen fires. To raise awareness towards the risk of fires at home, the NFPA established Fire Prevention Week, which this year begins on October 5 until October 11. By having the proper fire safety devices to warn of fires and preparing an escape plan for your home, you can reduce the possibility of fatalities due to home fires. According to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), children playing with matches or lighters are a leading cause of home fires that may often injure a child. Also, kids can accidentally start a fire due to inappropriately tampering with a heater or electronic appliances. It’s important to keep a close eye on minors and not leave them unattended. The predictability of a fire breaking out in a home is nonexistent, which is why your home should have installed smoke alarms. As the most popular fire safety device in homes, the purpose of a smoke alarm is to protect you from fires when you’re asleep. Additionally, smoke alarms can be battery-operated and hard-wired. The difference in those two is that
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• Immediately leave the home. Don’t dedicate time gathering up belongings. Take the safest exit route out of the home. If smoke is in the house, remember to crawl low under the smoke. Once safely outside, call 9-1-1. • Know your way out. If the main exit is blocked by fire and smoke, you and your family must know an alternative way to get out. It’s recommended that your family practice escaping by both the main and alternative routes to be sure that there are no obstacles or complications that can hinder your escape from the home. Moreover, try practicing in the dark. • Feel the door. When approaching a closed door, use the back of your hand to feel the top of the door, the door knob and the crack between the door and door frame. This is done to make sure that the fire is not on the other side of the door. If it feels hot, use an alternative exit from the room; if the door feels cold, open it carefully by bracing your shoulder against the door and opening it slowly. If smoke or heat enters the room, slam the door and use the alternative exit. • Arrange a safe meeting place. Designate an area at a safe distance form the house (i.e. the end of the driveway, front of the sidewalk, etc.) where everyone can meet.
The Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department and MiamiDade County District 13 Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr., announced the completion of new amenities at the 20-acre Norman and Jean Reach Park, located at 7901 N.W. 176 Street in Palm Springs North. The improvements include a new six-foot perimeter asphalt walkway with wayside shaded benches, expanded concrete patio space around the recreation center and concession building, and a new portable bleacher. Palm Springs North Elementary School is adjacent to the park and the walking path will be built on both properties providing a safe route for walking activities. This project was made possible with the assistance of MiamiDade County Public Schools Superintendent, Alberto Carvalho, the School Board and the School Board Chair, Perla T. Hantman,
District 4, where Palm Springs North Elementary is located. “Amenities such as these will provide residents and visitors with more opportunities to enjoy nature and recreation at Norman and Jean Reach Park,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez. “I want to thank the Parks Department for its great work in helping us build a healthier and move livable community.” Bovo said, “I am very pleased to see this completed development at Norman and Jean Reach Park. I highly encourage neighbors to come out for a walk in the park and to take full advantage of these improved recreational spaces.” Norman and Jean Reach Park also contains two-lighted basketball courts, four-lighted softball fields, two-tennis courts, a swimming pool and a picnic shelter. For information about the recreational facilities and programs offered at this park, call 305-823-2414.
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U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart hosts Service Academy Days
Mater Lakes Academy’s PTSA holds PSN Maters Neighborhood Walk Oct. 5 Palm Springs North (PSN) Town Center and Mater Lakes Academy’s PTSO invites the community to the PSN Maters Neighborhood Walk on Sunday, October 5. The walk will raise awareness for Autism and will commence at Mater Lakes Academy, 17300 N.W. 87 Ave, and end at the PSN Town Center.
Registration for the walk begins at 11 a.m. and the walk begins at 12 noon. Registration fee is $10. Officials like Miami-Dade County Comissioner Esteban Bovo Jr. and State Representative Manny Diaz will be in attendance and a police escort will be guiding participants. A car show with a retired City of Hialeah fire truck
Town presents Car and Truck Show on Saturday, Nov. 8
MIAMI LAKES COUNCILMEMBER Tim Daubert and his daughter, Ashley, a junior at Monsignor Pace High School, is pictured with U.S. Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart at the Service Academy Day on September 20 at U.S. Southern Command. The event provided those applying to a service academy an overview of the United States service academies and their admission process.
The Town of Miami Lakes and A Jumpin Jack Production present the annual Open Car and Truck Show, scheduled from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., on Saturday, November 8, at Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main Street. Registration for the event is free and all clubs are welcome. Participants will receive a dash plaque for the first 100 cars, a Town Council Award and the Miami Lakes Cultural Affair Committee Award.
Jumpin Jack productions is the largest car show promoter in South Florida, conducting over 20 shows a year, including the Miami Lakes Car Show. The company gives out at least 60 awards per show. For more information, visit www.jumpinjackproductions.com , call 305-214-2277 or Miami Lakes Town Hall at 305-3646100.
will greet participants at the end of the walk in the PSN Town Center along with food trucks, an obstacle course and local vendors. Local schools, PSN Elementary, Spanish Lakes Elementary, Lawton Chiles Middle School, Barbara Goleman High School, Bob Graham Education Center, Mater Lakes Academy, Miami Lakes K-8 Center, and Country Club Middle School will be joining Mater Lakes Academy in their walk and cause. “Words cannot even begin to explain how important a cause and event like this is to our entire community,’ said Barbara Zino, Mater Lakes Academy's PTSO’s President. “There is at least one parent and child we all know that struggles daily with autism and to simply belong.” For more information contact Mater Lakes Academy High School at 305-512-3917.
New Testament Baptist Church hosts Harvest America program New Testament Baptist Church invites the community for a live simulcast presentation of Harvest America on Sunday, October 5, at 7 p.m. Harvest America is a national annual event streamed live at various host locations. A time of worship featuring top contemporary Christian artists will precede a gospel message by Greg Laurie, senior pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside, California. The simulcast will be held at New Testament Baptist Church in the Dade Auditorium. Doors will open at 6 p.m. for the pre-show activities and food. There is no admission charge. Those interest-
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Miami Lakes Congregational Church celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month Hispanic Heritage Month has been recognized and is being celebrated at Miami Lakes Congregational Church through Sunday, October 12. Through music and hymns, prayers and sermons, the church has celebrated the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. Church members have given witness to the ways the strong commitment to family, faith, hard work, and service have strengthened and blessed America’s national character and the local
community and congregation. Miami Lakes Congregational Church lists worshippers from Colombia, Venezuela, Paraguay, El Salvador, Panama, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Cuba, and their gifts have enriched the church in every way. On Sunday, October 12, at 10:30 a.m., the Hispanic Heritage Month celebration concludes with a Mariachi Band in worship and during Fellowship Time. The community is invited to join in. In another event on Sunday, October 12, church members, friends and the wider community are invited to bring pets to the church at 4 p.m. for a Blessing of
P.S. Methodist Church hosts Fall Indoor Yard Sale in Nov. Palm Springs United Methodist Church, 5700 W. 12 Avenue in Hialeah, is having its Fall Indoor Yard Sale for two weekends, Friday and Saturday, October 3-4, October 10-11 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. A variety of items will be up for sale at bargain prices such as crafting supplies, linens, records, videos, toys, small furniture, baby items, luggage, lamps, pictures, collectables, books and holiday items and decorations. As an extra perk, on Saturday, October 4 and 11, chiropractor Dr. Thomas Maguire and massage therapists will be present. Maguire
will be conducting spinal analysis and the massage therapists will offer free chair massages. Additionally, on the last rummage day, October 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., church youth are sponsoring a fun family day to be held out on the court with a giant slide, paintball games, face painting, balloon animals and a barbecue. While the kids play, parents can shop. Lunch and snacks will be on sale. All money raised is used for church work and missions. For more information call 305-8213232, 305-821-2073 or email office@palmspringsumc.com.
the Animals service following the example of Saint Francis of Assisi. Dogs, cats, reptiles, fish, horses, goats, birds! If they are important to their owners, they are important to God and the church will bless them. The service will take place on the front lawn of the church. Water will be available for all and plastic bags as needed. The church motto is “No matter who you are, or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.” The church is located at 6701 Miami Lakeway South across from Miami Lakes K-8 Center.
M.L. Educational Center holds free diabetes screens on October 3 Miami Lakes Educational Center (MLEC) is hosting its annual diabetes screening on Friday, October 3 from 7:30 to 10 p.m. The MLEC health students work together with medical students from Nova Southeastern University to conduct health and wellness checks where they take blood pressure and calculate BMI among other things. This event is free and open to the community. MLEC is located at 5780 N.W. 158 Street.
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Miami Lakes Area Houses of Worship Miami Lakes Baptist Church
Faith Is The Victory Fellowship
6250 Miami Lakes Dr. East Telephone: 305-823-3888 Sunday Worship.........9:30, 11 & 12:30 Midweek Service Wed.................7 PM
Telephone: 954-435-1313 www.faithisthevictoryfellowship.com Sunday Service.....................10:30 AM (Cobb Theaters – 6711 Main Street) Theatre 17
M.L. Congregational Church 6701 Miami Lakeway South Telephone: 305-822-4313 Adult Sunday School...................9 AM Children’s Sunday School.....10:30 AM Worship.................................10:30 AM
Sunrise Presbyterian Church 18400 N.W. 68 Avenue Telephone: 305-821-5841 Sunday School (all ages)........9:00 AM Worship.................................10:00 AM Spanish Worship...................11:30 AM
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
Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church 15801 N.W. 67 Avenue Telephone: 305-558-2202 Sunday services in English 9:30, 11 AM and 5:30 PM Sunday services in Spanish 8 AM, 12:45 PM and 7 PM Saturday services 8:30 AM, 5 PM Daily services 7 and 8:30 AM Confessions: Saturdays 3:30 PM
Mother of Our Redeemer Catholic Church 8445 N.W. 186 Street Telephone: 305-829-6141 Daily services (Spanish) 8:30 AM Saturday (English) 5:30 PM Saturdays (Spanish) 7 PM Sundays (English) 8 & 10:30 AM Sundays (Spanish) 9 AM, 12:30 PM, 7 PM
North Palm Baptist Church
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
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
Palm Vista Community Church
M.L. United Methodist Church
Meeting at Miami Lakes Middle 6425 Miami Lakeway North Telephone: 305-822-6999 Worship Service.........................10 AM 5901 N.W. 151 Street Telephone: 305-557-2651 Call for Service Schedule
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.)
Iglesia Biblica Cristiana Español Servicios
New Testament Baptist Church The Gathering Place
Telephone: 305-557-1959 Sunday service........................4:00 PM Wednesday Youth....................7:30 PM 6250 Miami Lakes Drive East
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
Temple Tifereth Jacob
El Nuevo Comienzo 6701 Miami Lakeway South Services in Spanish Sunday service.........................2:00 PM Thursday service.....................7:00 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
Fulfilled Life Church Telephone 305-244-8485 Country Club Middle School 18305 N.W. 75 Place Sunday Service (Eng.)..10:30 AM
Orthodox Cathedral of Christ The Saviour 16601 N.W. 77 Court Telephone: 305-822-0437 Home of The Orthodox Book Center Sat. Vespers.................................6 PM Sun. Matins............................8:40 AM Sun. Liturgy...............................10 AM Sunday School & Inquirer Classes
Palm Springs United Methodist Church 5700 W. 12 Avenue Telephone: 305-821-3232 Worship Service...................11:00 AM
The Redeemed Christian Church of God Victory Parrish Worship Center 16261 N.W. 57 Avenue Telephone: 786-428-0078 Sunday service....................10:00 AM Tuesday & Thursday..............7:00 PM Friday service.......................11:00 PM
Voice for Jesus Cobb Miami Lakes Theatre #11 6711 Main Street 305-818-0565 Sunday service......................10:00 AM Youth service.........................10:00 AM Children services...................10:45 AM (Nursery provided)
(Editor’s Note: All information provided by individual houses of worship. Confirm service times by telephone.
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Brand New Luxury Rentals in Miami Lakes • 1, 2 and 3 Bedroom Apartments from $1,400 • 2 and 3 Bedroom Townhomes from $2,000 • Granite countertops, laminate wood flooring, stainless appliances, huge closets, washer/dryer • Townhomes w/attached garages, 24 hr. maintenance • Gated entry, on-site fitness studio, pool, half basketball court, bark park and 1.5 acre lake • Schools: Bob Graham Education Center (K-8), and Barbara Goleman Senior High School
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THINKING OF SELLING • BUYING • RENTING • FORCLOSURE • or SHORT SALE? I can help as I have helped many other home owners!
Miami Lakes Rental. Light and bright. 2 large master bedrooms, 2 updated baths, washer/dryer in kitchen. Updated appliances. Large living room, Dining room overlooks fountain and lake. Nice screened in patio w/storage room. 3 parking spaces in front.$1,800 1st month + 1 month sec. Must pay last mo. prior to end of lease. $40 credit check and transaction fee. Small pet OK w/deposit. Call Debbie 305-788-5008.
D SOL Key West-style home. PSN lakefront, water ski and jet ski in 3 lakes. 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 2,112 sq. ft. living area. Private beach. Keep your RV or boat at the dock. Ski boat included. Association fee $120. Call to see. Call Debbie 305-788-5008.
Beautiful New Villa. Everything is new. Fantastic family room 17 1/2 X 13 1/2, screened patio overlooking lake, new porcelain tile floors. Just painted inside and out. A/C five years old, roof will be replaced in a year by association. Close to pool and guest parking. 2 park spaces in front. HOA includes cable, lawn service, 24 hour patrolled/gated security, clubhouse facilities and roof repairs @ $240 month. $180,000. Call Debbie 305-788-5008.
Townhouse For Sale. 2 bedroom, 2 bath. 24-hour security. All tiled, washer/dryer, kitchen updated. Den can be office or baby room. 2 parking spaces in front, lots of guest parking. Cable and Club House facility
Spacious two-story lake home. Family and living room, full kitchen appliances overlooking lake view. Full dining room, Master on first floor. Loft can be 4th bedroom or media room. Washer/dryer in 2-car garage. Very spacious, 2,158 sq ft. Owner financing. Call Debbie 305-788-5008.
Great Investment. Palm Springs North twostory townhouse, 2 large bedrooms, 2 updated baths, washer/dryer in unit. 1,250 sq. ft., built 1980. Family room and living room, formal dining room. $125,000. Call Debbie 305-788-5008.
Hialeah Gardens For Sale. Spacious 2-story townhouse with 3 bedrooms/2 baths. Built in 2000, 1,180 sq. ft. Kitchen updated. One bedroom on first floor. Lots of closets. Private patio, 2 parking spaces. Great location, close to 826 and I-75. Low HOA $87 month; low taxes $915. Regular sale, cash or conventional only. For Rent $1700 mo. Call Debbie 305-788-5008.
PSN lake and large salt water pool home. Jetski, waterski, or just fish and relax, perfect for BBQ and watcing the games. 4 bedrooms/2 baths, updated bathroom.Tax roll is wrong, lot is 9,885 sq. ft. overlooking wide lake. Real wood cabinets and granite counter and new top of line appliances. Stove is gas and owned, waterheater and dryer are gas and leased. A large storage room can be 5th bedroom with walk-in closet. Roof and central A/C replaced new after Wilma. All tile floors. EZ to show. Reduced. Very motivated. Reduced. Call Debbie 305-788-5008.
included. $144,000. Short Sale. Call Debbie 305-788-5008.
D SOL A Tropical Paradise in Palm Springs North. Lakefront! You will not want to leave this beautiful home with lush plants and flowers that surround the gatedchildproof pool. Sea wall holds the ski boat and lift, and the jet ski lift. Four bedrooms, 3 upstairs, with loft, three bathrooms. New hurricane approved roof, impact windows and French doors. Serious buyers with proof of funds. Call Debbie 305-788-5008.
Condo For Rent. Second floor 2 bedroom/2 bath. Updated appliances and cabinets. Central A/C condenser new, new roof, just painted inside and out. Updated 2 bathrooms, plenty of closet space, W/D in unit. Very nice with one assigned parking and lots of guest parking. HOA includes clubhouse facilities, roof, insurance, 24 hour gated security and private patrols, water and Comcast. $1350 mo. Call Debbie 305-788-5008.
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Updated, lrg. spectacular lakefront 3/3 corner T.H. in the heart of Country Club of Miami. Unit is in move-in condition. Has a concrete roof, accoridan shutters, new A/C unit, huge covered scrd. in porch area, tile roof replaced in 2008, scrd. atrium, crown molding throughout. Lots of prkg., new up to code gar. door. Move right in & enjoy the waterview & it’s tranquility. Enjoy YMCA pool w/in walking distance. A2009541
Beautiful remodeled unit, freshly painted, brand new appliances and kitchen and bath cabinetry. New wood laminate floor throughout. A2007268
Miami Lakes-Lake Andrews lakefront townhome. Immaculate & spacious living area with 2 master suites. Completely updated kitchen with granite counter tops & S/S appliances. New tankless water heater & new washer/dryer. Tile flooring thoughtout. New roof (June 2014). Enjoy paddle boating & a covered screened in terrace with access to the lake plus plenty of storage space. Freshly painted throughout. Move in ready. Walking distance to Main Street. A2007117
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Cozy 1-story 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1-car garage in sought after Marbella Park community! Home is tiled throughout, updated guest bath and fenced yard. Community offers guard gated entrance, pool and clubhouse. A1995980
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Immaculate 4 bedroom, 2 bath home in Miami Lakes. Ample circular driveway, 2-car garage with beautiful landscaping. The kitchen is awesome with fixtures and island for total cooking comfort. Ready to move in. Close to schools and shopping centers. A real dream house. A1985201
Come live on a beautiful lake in one of South Broward’s most popular communities. No homeowners association! Park your boat or RV on the side. This one has plenty of room on over 1/4 acre. Pasadena Lakes has sidewalks galore, beautiful trees, friendly people, renovated, beautiful eat-in kitchen, newer bathrooms, 1 yr. old central A/C, family rm., formal dining rm., 2-car garage, covered patio, sparkling pool w/waterfall, fruit trees, great schools including A+ Pasadena Lakes Elementary. A2003774
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Welcome to your new private retreat. When you visit this home you will appreciate its luscious landscape, its resort style pool with water feature, and the serene feel this lavish backyard has to offer. This home’s captivating modern architecture will give you a sense of royalty. Its high ceilings and walls give this sophisticated residence a majestic touch. There is no doubt that this is truly an elite masterpiece. Phone today for your private tour.A2008110
West Hialeah 4/3 Pool home with updated kitchen and stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops. All tile floors and nice upgraded details throughout. Home has high efficiency A/C. Circular driveway with plenty of parking. Fenced yard, pool, hurricane shutters.A1977660
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Very nice large Miami home with 4 bedrooms/2 bathrooms in a great neighborhood. Granite counters in the kitchen and S/S appliances. Two car Garage. Lovely pool with slide. Sits on a large corner lot that's over a quarter acre. It comes complete with a concrete slab on the side yard ready for your boat. New roof 2 years ago and mew A/C 3 years ago. Great location near highways, Close to excellent public schools and FIU!!! Must see to believe! A2007706
Impeccable 3 bdrm., 2 bth. second story corner unit. Located minutes away from highway, Westland Mall, restaurants and shopping centers. Some of the features include an open floor plan with almost 1,300 sq. ft. of living area, tile, laminate floors, remodeled kitchen, large bedrooms, accordion shutters, spacious balcony, walk-in closets. A must see! A1990235
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