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The original northwest Miami-Dade community newspaper for the Town of Miami Lakes & surrounding areas Vol. 41 No 20
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MIAMI LAKES, FLORIDA
OCTOBER 16, 2015
AP’s Tim Reynolds speaks to M.L. Chamber on Nov. 4.........See Page 8
Mayor’s attorneys propose if town pays reinstatement fees, they will pursue insurance By David L. Snelling The Miami Laker staff The attorneys for Miami Lakes Mayor Pizzi are asking the town to pay them for the costs of his reinstatement cases before they consider pursing the town’s insurance carrier for the legal expenses from his federal bribery trail. The latest development of the ongoing attorney’s fees dispute comes three days following the October 6 regular Town Council meeting, when council members took action on fighting two lawsuits brought by the Pizzi and his attorneys who are seeking $3.2 million. “If the town pays for my reinstatement fees, my attorneys would drop that case and consider suing the insurance company to get the money for the criminal trial expenses,” Pizzi told The Miami Laker during an exclusive interview.
According to a letter written to Miami Lakes by one of Pizzi’s lawyers, David Reiner dated October 9, they are willing to resolve the legal dispute in which the town would first pay them for the legal costs for his reinstatement cases. They are asking for $653,000 for the reinstatement court cases. “Once that is done, we agree to meet with you and discuss how we can assist in going after the insurance company to recoup Mayor Pizzi’s legal fees in the defense of the criminal action, which he is entitled to under Florida law,” Reiner said in the missive. Facing two lawsuits and the rejection by the insurance company which refuses to cover the mayor’s legal expenses, his attorneys are demanding Miami Lakes pay for his trial cases and the town
(Please see Page 4)
Town goes pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness
IN SUPPORT of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Miami Lakes Government Center was illuminated in pink lighting and councilmembers and town staff wore pink at the October 6 Town Council meeting. (See stories on Pages 6 and 7.)
A Look Inside:
JUST FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES. Miami Lakes Nightmare on Montrose provides scary fun on (See details on Page 6.) Halloween evening, October 31.
Community Health Fair October 17
MIAMI LAKES CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH hosts Community Health Fair on Saturday, October 17, at the church campus located at 6701 Miami Lakeway South. (See story on Page 5.)
n Miami Lakes Pumpkin Patch continues with variety of fun events through October............3
n Com. Esteban Bovo Jr. contributes $15,000 in support of senior programs................5
n Miami Lakes new Fire Station set for Grand Opening on October 23...........................8
n Melissa Guerra named new head soccer coach at Barbara Goleman High School..........16
n Shula’s Athletic Club hosts fundraising during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.........4
n News and Notes of interest from the Town of Miami Lakes. See pages..........................6 & 7
n “Touchdown Tony” Nathan featured in Woodlawn movie opening on October 16..............9
n Community Calendar, 13, School, sports and church news, 16-24, Classified ads.........24-27
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M. Lakes Pumpkin Patch continues with fun events Miami Lakes United Methodist Church invites the community to join in on the fun at the annual Pumpkin Patch. The Patch is open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and offers pumpkins of all sizes for sale as well as decorative gourds of all shapes. Admission to the Pumpkin Patch is free, though separate events do require tickets. Three full truckloads of pumpkins are scheduled to arrive at the church this year. Each truckload contains over 2000 pumpkins and weighs over 43,000 pounds! The first arrival was on Wednesday, October 7. The second arrival is on Friday, October 16 and the final truckload arrives Friday, October 23. Students in need of volunteer hours may call 305-821-7274 or email pr@miamilakesumc.net for information on how to help. In addition to the truckload of pumpkins, the church hosts a variety of family events throughout the month. Flanigan’s Dinner and Show of Illusion will be taking place on Saturday, October 17. Dinner seating times are 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and are based on limited availability. The Show of
Illusion is scheduled in between from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and ticket purchase covers dinner and show. Advance purchase price for adults is $12 (ages 13 and up) and $6 for children (ages 12 and under). Dinner/show tickets purchased at the door are $14 adults and $7 for children. To purchase tickets, visit the church office or call 305-8217274. School Field Trips will be held every weekday morning from 9 a.m. to noon running through Wednesday, October 28. Cost is $7 per child and includes all the interactive activities, obstacle course, jokes and songs, science experiments, refreshments (cookies and lemonade or water), a little pumpkin for each child, a goodie bag which includes a coin for a free kids meal at any Flanigan’s restaurant, and a group photo for the classroom. These activities are perfect to entertain and educate all children up through 4th grade. Call the church to schedule. The Craft Show will be held Saturday, October 24 from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Organizers are expecting around 50 participating crafters so
come early and do gift shopping before the crowds get wild at the popular Fall Festival. Crafters interested in participating may download the application online at www.miamilakersumc.net. Outdoor Movie Nights will be
Tips for protecting ‘Little Monsters’ By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker staff To keep the Halloween scares relegated to the haunted houses and away from injury, follow these helpful tips on safety, courtesy of The Miami Laker. Spooky and Safe Streets: According to www.safekids.org, “On average, children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween than on any other day of the year.” To ensure safety on or near roads, trick-or-treaters should be: Seen, Aware, Free of anything that may obstruct vision, and Escorted by a vigilant chaperone, easily remembered by the acronym “SAFE.”
Reflective costumes or carrying flashlights will make children visible to drivers, and in conjunction with children being aware of surroundings, being careful to keep masks away from the eyes when crossing streets, and being chaperoned will all lower risk of injury. Drivers should also be aware of their surroundings by eliminating distractions and take extra time to drive through residential areas. No Tricks, All Treats: Costume accessories should not be sharp to avoid accidents. Avoid wearing decorative contact lenses to lower risk of eye injury or infection. Pumpkin carvings should be handled by an adult and little
pumpkins should not be left unattended. While trick-or-treating, sticking to a well-known and well-lit neighborhood path is safest. Never enter a home or vehicle for treats or accept rides from strangers. Avoid homes that are not well-lit. Healthy Haunts: Be sure to only eat the treats that have been inspected and approved by a parent or guardian. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, parents should be certain that all treats are factory wrapped and throw away any spoiled or suspicious items. Eating a full meal before trick-ortreating will keep children from eating too many treats. Enjoy a spooky and safe Halloween!
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Friday, October 16, and Saturday, October 24; at 7 p.m. The movies are free. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase. The Fall Festival will be Saturday, October 24 from noon to 6 p.m. There will be a petting zoo, pony rides, face painting, games and prizes, a maze, music by the praise band and the all-day Craft Show followed by a movie at 7 p.m. Admission to the festival, Craft Show entrance, and movie are free. Tickets will need to be purchased for the activities. Food and soft drinks will be available for purchase.
The Town of Miami Lakes has offered its parking lot at 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes for overflow parking. Should you find no parking available on church grounds go north on N.W. 67 Avenue to Main Street and turn right. It’s a short walk back to the festival. The church asks attendees to be considerate and safe and do not park on our neighbors’ lawns nor jump the curb on N.W. 67 Avenue. For more information or to download a calendar of events visit www.miamilakesumc.net.
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Discension continues during legal claims discussion (Continued from Page 1) was forced to hire a law firm to fight the litigation. As the legal costs pile up for Miami Lakes, the burden may fall on the town’s taxpayers, but Town Attorney Raul Gastesi said the city doesn’t have a choice in an effort to settle the legal costs wrangle. “We have two lawsuits to defend,” Gastesi told lawmakers at last week’s regular Town Council meeting. “If we don’t, we will default and Pizzi’s team of attorneys will win and we will have to pay $3.2 million.” Lawmakers, on a 6-0 vote, tapped the Lydecker Diaz Law Firm to represent the town in the lawsuits; Pizzi recused himself from the discussion and the vote citing a conflict of interest. But he returned for the dialogue of the subsequent town attorney’s report on his litigation against Miami Lakes, as the heated debate reaffirmed the tension between Pizzi and council members since he got his job back in April. Gastesi said the town’s insurance carrier denied coverage for the legal costs because the criminal case was not a “damaged
claim” and one insurer is suing the other. “They alleged he committed illegal acts and denied coverage,” Gastesi said. Pizzi said his attorneys should be paid since the town fought against his efforts to be reinstated and bankrolled $460,000 to pay former Mayor Wayne Slaton’s legal fees to keep him in office. Gastesi said the law firms were hired to defend the town charter, in which a special election was called for residents to pick a new mayor since Pizzi had more than two years left on his term when he was arrested. Pizzi, however, quoted state law which allows a suspended elected official to return to political office if acquitted of any charges in criminal court. “The Third District Court of Appeals said the opposite of what you are saying,” Pizzi told Gastesi. “They ruled that the town’s charter was read improperly and the courts mandated my return.” Following the insurance company’s refusal to cover the mayor’s legal expenses, council members urged Pizzi and his attorneys to
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seek other alternatives that wouldn’t cost taxpayers. “Please, I urge you to go against the insurance company and let the residents off the hook,” said Councilmember Frank Mingo. “You say you are not suing the town and residents, and I will not vote to give you one cent of our taxpayers’ money.” Pizzi said his lawyers are seeking a resolution without any red tape and aggravation. “I hope we can get past the politics of this issue and let’s focus and resolve this solution, a speedy resolution on a reasonable amount,” he said. To attenuate the load on the taxpayers, Gastesi said he asked Pizzi’s attorneys to sue the people responsible for bringing him to face justice and the town of Medley. Pizzi was Medley’s town attorney where the federal sting was also conducted by the federal government and two FBI informants, who widened their net to nab Pizzi in a bribery and kick-back scheme that also brought down Sweetwater Mayor Manny Marono in 2013.
“I was told ‘no’ each time,” Gastesi said. “I have made every effort to convince his attorneys to go after the people who were responsible for his indictment.” Gastesi indicated Pizzi’s team of five lawyers, including Ed Shohat, Ben Kuehne and David Reiner, are each seeking an average of $680 an hour for their work on his criminal trial and reinstatement cases. He said the criminal trial constitutes the bulk of the legal costs. “Twenty one percent of the fees are for the reinstatement cases,” said Gastesi. Gastesi said the Lydecker Diaz Law Firm has three offices with 85 attorneys and ample resources to deal with the two lawsuits simultaneously. “We need a team with those resources,” Gastesi said. Council members were reluctant to spend more money on legal fees but must fight the mayor’s litigation in hopes of sparing taxpayers from economic hardship. “If we could avoid this we would,” said Councilmember Ceasar Mestre. “But we must face reality and the reality is we have a
lawsuit filed against Miami Lakes residents. And if we don’t defend it properly, we are going to be writing a check.” Miami Lakes residents told Councilmember Nelson Rodriguez not to pay for the costs of the mayor’s federal bribery trial. “I asked them how much money to settle for and they said don’t give him anything,” Rodriguez said. “They said it’s a criminal case and that’s my dilemma.” Councilmember Tony Lama said the $3.2 million in attorney fees is shaking Miami Lakes to its core. He said more beautification projects may be put on hold and the town could’ve used the legal expenses to fund the senior classes for an entire fiscal year. “This is having a real impact on the town,” he said. “The added costs is taking away from our residents who just want to enjoy their community.” Councilmember Tim Daubert summed up his feelings on the legal costs dispute. “I will not spend one penny of the taxpayers money on the lawsuits,” he said.
Shula’s Athletic Club raises funds during Breast Cancer Awareness month By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker staff Shula’s Athletic Club, located at 15150 Bull Run Road, Miami Lakes, asks the community to join #TeamShula in the fight against breast cancer. Throughout the month of October the athletic club will be raising funds with a variety
of events. The proceeds will go toward the Miami Lakes organization, Women’s Breast and Heart Initiative, whose mission is to save lives by connecting at-risk and underserved women in the community with the prevention and early detection necessary to fight cancer and heart disease.
As part of fundraising, the Athletic Club will be raffling tickets for the opportunity to win a Dolphins football autographed by defensive end Olivier Vernon or cleats autographed by tackle Branden Albert. Stop by the front desk to purchase tickets at $5 per chance or $20 for 5 chances. Winners will be announced during the dodgeball tournament. The fundraising goal for the raffle is $1,500. The Athletic Club’s Dodgeball Tournament on Saturday, October 24 at 10 a.m. will accept teams up to 10 players, $10 per person. Registration opens at 9:30 a.m. All players will have a chance to win autographed Dolphins memorabilia and each player on the winning team gets a trophy. Those interested in participating can email yohn.diaz@grahamhospitality.co m or call 305-820-3025 to ask Yohn for more details and to register. Additionally, the Athletic Club will donate $100 for breast cancer awareness for every person who signs up for training in October. Training sessions are $150 and include 4 sessions to be used within 30 days, a chance to win autographed Dolphins memorabilia and complimentary registration on an exclusive personal training team at the dodgeball tournament. Some restrictions may apply. For more information on joining #TeamShula in raising funds for breast cancer awareness, contact the club at 305-820-8025.
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Com. Esteban Bovo Jr. contributes $15K in support of senior programs Miami-Dade Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr. generously donated $15,000 to the Town of Miami Lakes to ensure the continuation of senior programming at Mary Collins Community Center. The donation will allow classes to continue for approximately six months beginning this month. Funding for the programs had
been cut during the State legislative session. The town’s Elderly Affairs Committee proposed moving funds from its budget to allow for classes to continue through September. In the past, Miami-Dade County Public Schools applied for a grant from the State and the monies were distributed to various
schools to provide senior programming throughout the county. Miami Lakes classes were previously provided through monies given to Hialeah Adult Education Center. A long term funding alternative is still being pursued by all governmental agencies.
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ML Congregational’s Health Fair scheduled for October 17 The oldest church in Miami Lakes is sponsoring a Community Health Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 17. Miami Lakes Congregational Church is continuing its 51-year commitment to reach out into the Miami Lakes and Hialeah areas in hosting the Health Fair to bring together faith, civic and health care leaders in a way to full a common goal – to connect service and need. The church’s goals are (1) to offer available health-related resources, and (2) offering many health care providers an opportunity to present their no fee and/or reduced fee health services to community residents. Community health partners include Miami Dade College Medical Campus, Miami-Dade Fire Department, Palmetto General Hospital, Memorial Hospital, Leon Medical Center, Baptist Medical Plaza, Costco, Nutrition S’mart, Gerardo’s
Marketplace, Main Street Dentistry, Dr. Manuel Capiro DDS, Vitas Health Care, Shula’s Athletic Club, The Chiropractic Center, Catholic Hospice, Universal Imaging and One Blood. Screenings and services to be provided during the Health Fair include massage therapy, pet care demonstrations, dental health, respiratory care, blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol, smoking cessation, nutrition information, vision care, fitness information, MRS and mammography resources, home health care, stroke prevention, and epilepsy evaluation. The free event will be held on the campus of Miami Lakes Congregational Church, 6701 Miami Lakeway South, across from Miami Lakes K-8 Center. All families and individuals in the area are invited to attend. For more information, call the church office at 305-822-4313.
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News and Notes from the Town of Miami Lakes Senior Halloween Social set for October 24 M-D officer Anthony Baez Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs No reservations are necessary attendees can sign up to have firenamed Officer of the Quarter Committee is hosting the annual to attend but entry will be provid- men visit their home to check Senior Social from 11 ed on a first come, first served existing detectors and install new for arrest of shooting suspect Halloween a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, basis. Seniors in need of trans- ones if need be. At the October 6 Town Council meeting, Miami-Dade Police Officer Anthony Baez, a member of the detached Miami Lakes police unit, was named Officer of the Quarter for his bravery, astute powers of observation, and dedication to duty that exemplifies the Department’s highest standard of conduct. On September 1, Miami Lakes officers were dispatched to a
shooting incident involving employees who work at Business Park West. The suspect had fled the area. Baez responded and began pursuit. The suspect observed Baez’s marked vehicle behind him but refused to stop. Shortly thereafter, the suspect abandoned his vehicle and fled on foot and was subsequently apprehended by Baez.
October 24, at Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue, at Royal Oaks Park. The event is free and will feature music, entertainment, raffles and lunch. Everyone is invited to come and celebrate All Hallows Eve while enjoying dancing, contests and a chance to meet new people. Prizes for best costume will be given for Best Female, Best Male, and Best Couple.
portation are asked to call 305364-6100 before Friday, October 16. Representatives from MiamiDade Fire Rescue Station 64 will be present alongside their fire truck to hand out information regarding smoke detectors. To avoid a frightening situation,
36th annual Veteran’s Day Parade steps off November 8 Miami Lakes announced the 36th annual Miami Lakes Veteran’s Day Parade will step off at 10 a.m. on Sunday, November 8. Parade participants will include the Grand Marshall, Town Council, veterans from all branches, bands from local high schools, sports clubs, a variety of scouting units, and Miami Lakes’ residents. The parade will follow the same route that was introduced last year. The route begins at the corner of Bull Run and Ludlam Roads (N.W. 67 Avenue), and then heads south on Ludlam Road to pass the Grandstand location at Main Street. The parade will move
MIAMI LAKES COUNCILMEMBERS, staff and members of the town’s Public Safety Committee congratulated Officer Anthony Baez for being named Officer of the Quarter. Baez was joined by his wife and two children at the presentation.
Sponsorship opportunities for the Halloween Social are still available. For more information on the event, contact Special Events and Committees coordinator Clarisell De Cardenas at decardenasc@miamilakes-fl.gov.
east on Eagle Nest Lane and disband at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street. Ludlam Road will be closed between Miami Lakeway North and Miami Lakes Drive from 6:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. The alternate route for through traffic on Ludlam Road will run through Miami Lakeway North for southbound and northbound travel. For sponsorship or participation information, visit www.miam ilakes-fl.gov/parade or contact Clarisell De Cardenas at decardenasc@miamilakes-fl.gov, or by phone at 305-364-6100.
Public Safety Committee hosts World Stroke Day event Oct. 29 Miami Lakes Public Safety Committee (PSC) will host an event to promote World Stroke Day at 6 p.m. on Thursday, October 29, at the new MDFR Fire Station 64, 15325 N.W. 77 Court, in Miami Lakes. The event, done in partnership with Battalion Chief Abel Fernandez, who is also a member of the Town’s PSC will include Fire Rescue officials who will be available to provide information on Atrial Fibrillation, a known cause of strokes, as well as provide onsite blood pressure checks. Atrial Fibrillation, or AF, is the
most common type of arrhythmia, or a problem with the rate or rhythm of the heartbeat. During an arrhythmia, the heart can beat too fast, too slow, or with an irregular rhythm. People who have AF may not feel symptoms, however, even when AF isn’t noticed, it can increase the risk of stroke. Anyone who seeks to have their pulse or blood pressure checked can be served at both Miami Lake Fire Stations – Station 1 at 16699 N.W. 67 Avenue, and Station 64, 15325 N.W. 77 Court.
Nightmare on Montrose event at Picnic Park West on Oct. 31 Kids of all ages are invited to Nightmare on Montrose on Halloween Saturday, October 31, beginning at the haunting hour of 5 p.m. at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue (Montrose Road). The free event will feature pumpkin decorating, a costume contest, a costume parade for the little ghosts and ghouls, music, food trucks and other frightening activities. A scare zone will frighten guests between the hours of 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Nightmare on Montrose is organized by the Youth Activities Task Force and sponsored by Palmetto General Hospital. Halloween decorations and costume donations are encouraged and may be dropped at Royal Oaks Park, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue. For more information on the event, or to learn about earning volunteer hours for high school graduation, contact Leisure Services manager Katya Lysak via email at lysakk@miamilakesfl.gov.
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News and Notes from the Town of Miami Lakes MLEC principal James Parker New Youth Center nicknamed ‘The Spot’ Miami Lakes residents are and televisions, and a lounge area free Town WiFi Hot Spot. to be honored as part of State anticipating the opening of the with an outdoor patio. Additional amenities associated town’s new Youth Center nickProgramming at “The Spot” the project include a half basof Town meeting on Oct. 21 named “The Spot.” The center is will include Open Hang Nights with ketball court, central outdoor Miami Lakes Educational Center (MLEC) principal, James V. Parker, who will officially retire in early 2016, has been selected as a recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award, an honor given by the Town of Miami Lakes. Parker was selected as a result of his work with the school which has earned seven consecutive A grades. Parker will be honored by Miami Lakes following Mayor Michael Pizzi’s State of the Town address on Wednesday, October 21. The event begins with a recep-
tion at 6:30 p.m. followed by the address at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street, and all Miami Lakes residents are invited to attend. The reception will be catered by local restaurants including Cancun Grill, Miami Lakes Ale House, Ruby Tuesdays, On the Border and the Ranch House, and will include a wine bar, craft beer samplings and music. The event is being sponsored by Miami Lakes Auto Mall, Baptist Health South Florida and Waste Management.
scheduled to open in early November and will be a state-ofthe-art facility that will serve this and future generations of youth in the town. “The Spot,” located at 6075 Miami Lakes Drive in Miami Lakes Park East, is a 4,000 squarefoot building with multipurpose activity rooms, classrooms for after school educational programs and tutoring, a quiet area for studying, active area with games
where teens can congregate at the center, along with field trips and community service activities that promote fitness, fun and education. The center will also host seminars designed to educate youth in everyday activities such as banking, budgeting, nutrition, and job preparation skills including how to write a successful resume. The building and park will be completely WiFi accessible and a
courtyard, two pavilion that can be rented for small events and functions, a new state-of-the-art playground, and additional parking, some of which will be completed at a later date. For more information on “The Spot,” contact Programs specialists Jeremy Bajdaun at bajdaunj@miamilakes-fl.gov, or 305698-9308.
TOWN OF MIAMI LAKES NOTICE IS HEREWITH GIVEN that meetings of the Town Council of the Town of Miami Lakes, Florida, and its committees, have been scheduled for the following dates, times and locations:
Elderly Affairs Committee Meeting Wednesday, October 14, 8:30 AM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Veterans Committee Meeting Thursday, October 15, 5:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Neighborhood Improvement Committee Meeting Thursday, October 15, 7:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Economic Development Committee Meeting Tuesday, October 20, 5:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Planning & Zoning Board Meeting Tuesday, October 20, 6:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. JAMES PARKER, Miami Lakes Educational Center principal, will be awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Town of Miami Lakes.
Fourth annual Loving Soles shoe drive runs to November 21 The Town of Miami Lakes and Loving Soles will partner for the third year in a row in an effort to collect shoes for the needy. The local charity, dedicated to putting shoes on the feet of those that need them most. Founded by Tony Garcia, Dr. Daryl Gershbein, Dr. John McGoohan and Illeana McGoohan’s teenage children, Loving Soles will donate the shoes to Camillus House. Gently worn shoes may be dropped off at Town Hall during November in time for Thanksgiving. A closing ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 21, at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street. Councilmember Tony Lama, who introduced the initiative in
2013, said, “Miami-Dade and Monroe counties have seen an uptick in the number of homeless that have moved from living in shelters to living on the street. This proves we have some work to do. “We collected 500 pairs of shoes in 2013 and over 1500 pairs in 2014,” Lama said. “We are the most generous nation in the history of man and we all have a duty to help our fellow brothers and sisters. I know we can count on Miami Lakes to make an impact on the lives of these individuals and exceed our 2014 number.” For more information, contact Carmen Stewart via email at stewartc@miamilakes-fl.gov, or at 305-364-6100.
Public Safety Committee Meeting Tuesday, October 27, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Town Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, November 3, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Elderly Affairs Committee Meeting Wednesday, November 4, 8:30 AM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Cultural Affairs Committee Meeting Thursday, November 5, 7:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. In accordance with the provisions of F. S. Section 286.0105, should any person seek to appeal any decision made by the Council with respect to any matter considered at these meetings, such person will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made; which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommodation to participate in the proceedings should call Town Hall at (305) 364-6100, no later than (2) days prior to the proceeding for assistance. Please be advised that two or more Councilmembers may be in attendance at the above events/meetings. This Notice dated October 9, 2015 at Miami Lakes, Fl. Gina Inguanzo, Town Clerk
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M.L. Chamber welcomes AP’s Tim Reynolds
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Associated Press sports writer Tim Reynolds is the guest speaker for the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce’s general membership luncheon meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 4, at Don Shula’s Hotel. Reynold’s topic will be “Applying Team Sports strategies to businesses and organizations.” Networking starts at 11:30 a.m. followed by lunch at 12 noon. Deadline to reserve a table is at 2 p.m. on Friday, October 9.
Lunch admission is $30 for members and their guests who reserve, $35 for members and their guests who do not reserve, and $40 for non members (cash only.) Reynolds joined the Associated Press in 2002 and he and his wife have called Miami Lakes home since 2004. He will cover the Olympics for the eighth time next summer at the Rio de Janeiro Games. He is the AP’s Miami Heat and Miami Hurricanes football beat writer, plus has worked Super
Town of Miami Lakes Notice of Public Zoning Hearing NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town of Miami Lakes Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 6:00 PM at the Town Hall Chambers, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, FL 33014, to consider the following request(s) for the subject location(s): HEARING NUMBER: APPLICANT: FOLIO: LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
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VARH2015-0013 Sara Bustamante 32-2024-008-0520 Lot 44, Block 13, of Miami Lakes Section 3, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 78, at Page 47, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. 14565 English Road, Miami Lakes, FL 33014 RU-1
In accordance with the Town of Miami Lakes Land Development Code (the “Town LDC”), Sara Bistamante, (the “Applicant”) is requesting the following Variance(s) from the Town LDC:
Bowls, the World Series, the Stanley Cup finals, and more during his 24-year career. A native of upstate New York, Reynolds is a voter for the Baseball Hall of Fame, a member of the Pro Basketball Writers Association, and has reported from 10 different countries. He is a con-
Miami Lakes new fire station set for grand opening Oct. 23 The grand opening for the new Miami Lakes West Fire Station 64 is scheduled for 10 a.m., Friday, October 23, at Miami Lakes Drive and N.W. 77 Court. The event will be highlighted by a ceremony recognizing former Miami Lakes Vice Mayor Roberto Alonso, who discovered the FDOT-owned land to build the facility nearly 10 years ago. At the time, Miami-Dade County was under a lot of pressure to buy land for a fire station to increase the emergency response time on the west-side of Miami Lakes and an unincorporated area north of the town. A realtor, Alonso discovered the property and FDOT turned it over to the county to build the fire station. Alonso will be honored posthu-
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In accordance with the Town of Miami Lakes Land Development Code (the “Town LDC”), Jennifer GarciaBarbon, (the applicant) is requesting the following Variance from the Town LDC: 1. A variance from Subsection 13-1509(b)(1)a. to allow a fence within a required side yard facing a street where the Code does not allow a fence within the required side yard facing a street. All persons interested may appear in person, by attorney or agent, or by letter, and express objection or approval. All documentation pertaining to the item(s) is on file in the Office of the Town Clerk located at 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, FL 33014.
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In accordance with the provisions of F.S. Section 286.0105, should any person seek to appeal any decision made by the Town of Miami Lakes Planning and Zoning Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, 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 accommodations to participate in the proceedings should call Town Hall at 305-364-6100 no later than two (2) days before the proceedings for assistance. Gina Inguanzo, Town Clerk
mously for his efforts to bring the new fire station to the town. “The chief recognizing my father is a great honor,” said Roberto Alonso III. Miami Lakes resident Abel Fernandez will serve as the Battalion Chief of the new fire station and Fire Station One on N.W. 67 Avenue near the Palmetto Expressway. Station 64 is a 13,512 square foot, two-story facility, which includes a lobby, a bunker gear room, office space, a kitchen, dining area, day room, rest room, exercise room, Battalion Chief’s office and miscellaneous space. Two units will be assigned to the station. The money to build the fire station came entirely from impact fees.
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1. A variance from Subsection 13-1605(c)(7) to allow a portion of a fence 5 feet waterward of the survey tie line where the Code does not allow a fence waterward of the survey tie line. 2. A variance from Subsection 13-1605(c)(6)d.2 to allow a portion of the pool deck 2 feet from the side property line where the Code requires the pool deck to be set back a minimum of 5 feet. 3. A variance from Subsection 13-1605(c)(7) to allow a portion of a pool (50.4 square feet) 1.4 feet waterward of the survey tie line where the Code does not allow a pool waterward of the survey tie line. 4. A variance from Subsection 13-1605(c)(6)a.4 to allow a dock to be set back 1.5 feet from the side property line where the Code requires a dock to be set back a minimum of 7.5 feet from the side property line. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------HEARING NUMBER: APPLICANT: FOLIO: LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
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‘Touchdown Tony’ Nathan featured in Woodlawn movie opening Oct. 16 By David L. Snelling The Miami Laker staff While growing up in Birmingham, Alabama, a racially torn state in the 1960s, the parents of former Miami Dolphins running back Tony Nathan taught him to never express anger over the injustices blacks experienced during the Civil Rights Movement led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Instead, Nathan channeled his frustration into success on the gridiron as a young kid, and in the 1970s, he was one of the top highschool running backs in the nation that earned him the moniker “Touchdown Tony.” Nathan, 58, said his Woodlawn High School team’s spiritual awakening kept his teammates and head coach Tandy Geralds focused on football amid the racial tension that helped him become an AllAmerican running back at the University of Alabama, where he won a national championship and played in two Super Bowls with the Dolphins. Nathan’s poignant story will be brought to life on the big screen, as the movie “Woodlawn,” an Erwin Brothers Film, is set to premier across the country on Friday, October 16. A book written by Tandy Gerald’s son, Todd, entitled “Woodlawn” based on his father’s life as a coach, and Nathan’s book, “Touchdown Tony: Running with a Purpose,” inspired the new movie. In a interview with The Miami Laker, Nathan said he is nervous but excited about the movie premier. “I am a little nervous and also happy about the movie,” said Nathan, a longtime Miami Lakes resident. Nathan said the movie focuses
on his childhood based on his new book, subtitled “The Making of a Man and Healing of the City.” The team’s bond was created through their faith in God and became a source of strength for Nathan during a tumultuous period, while melding the squad into one of the best teams in the country. Despite the odds, they won the state championship which commenced to bring the city together, as people had something good to root for instead of creating tension that caused a schism in America’s culture. “The majority of the team became Christians,” Nathan said. “We gave our lives to Christ and it helped ease a lot of tension. We played like a football family instead of people didn’t like you because of the color of your skin.” In scenes from the movie’s trailer, a young Nathan, played by a young actor, is watching incredulous as buildings, churches and cars are engulfed in flames during the racial crisis, and his No. 22 jersey was set on fire while nailed to a wooden make-shift cross. Nathan said his parents taught him to rise above hate and love people despite their disturbing actions against blacks. “The tension was there,” Nathan said. “My parents and my family saw it on TV. My parents taught me to first respect myself and to respect other people and be kind to one another. And that same kindness will come back to you.” At Woodlawn High, Nathan’s coach took a stand against racism and encouraged his players and the city of Birmingham to unite as Christians to help alleviate the tension and support their football team. And it worked.
Woodlawn’s winning streaks and state championship were the impetus for repairing the incendiary relationship between blacks and whites, and even prompted change at the University of Alabama. Crimson Tide legendary coach Bear Bryant recruited Nathan and even paid him a visit at his home, indicating it’s time for a change that more black players played for him. In four seasons with the Crimson Tide, Nathan rushed for 1,997 yards with 29 touchdowns and a 6.4 yards per carry average. Nathan said Bryant was a “great” coach who rooted out racism on the team. “He didn’t tolerate it.” While more than 78,000 fans cheered for Nathan at Legion Field in Tuscaloosa and at the Orange Bowl in Miami, his biggest cheerleader is his wife, Johnnie. “I thank God for her,” Nathan said. “She had been patient doing all that time. God bless her soul.” After winning a national title at
MIAMI LAKES RESIDENT TONY NATHAN’S early life in Alabama is portrayed in new movie Woodlawn. Alabama, Nathan was drafted by 49ers. the Miami Dolphins and played in He is currently a court bailiff two Super Bowls under Don and was the bailiff for former Shula, the NFL’s all-time win- Dolphins’ teammate and County Court Judge Edward Newman, ningest coach. In his nine NFL seasons, all who retired last year. Nathan was inducted into the with Miami, Nathan rushed for 3,542 yards, caught 383 receptions Miami Dolphins’ Ring of Honor for 3,592 yards, and scored 32 last year at Sun Life Stadium. Nathan said he hopes his former touchdowns. Following his retirement from high school, college and Dolphins football, Nathan was the running teammates go see the movie. backs coach for the Tampa Bay “They might come,” he said. Buccaneers and the San Francisco
Town preparing Veterans care packages Miami Lakes Veterans Committee urges residents to assist “Operation: Care and Comfort” to complete the committee’s mission to send care packages overseas to U.S. troops. The Veterans Committee will be collecting donations until Veteran’s Day. Items donated by then will be packed and shipped in
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Miami Lakes Branch Library lists October events for adults, children Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs are available for the public during October: For Children and Families: Saturday Matinee at the Library – Miami Lakes Branch presents family friendly films. Movie is “Hotel Transylvania” at 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 17. Reading Ready Toddler Storytime – Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For ages 18 months to 3 years old at 11 a.m. on Thursdays, October 15, 22 and 29. For Teens: Tween Book Club – A children’s book club for ages 8-12 that
meets once a month to discuss the chosen book. This month’s title is “Finding Serenity” by Angelica Banks. Meets at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 17. Teen Club - Teens meet to play video games, watch anime, draw or discuss books at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27. For Adults: Go Club of Miami Lakes – Now everyone can embark on a journey and uncover the ancient game of strategy, attack and defense, the Game of Go. Meets from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturdays, October 17, 24 and 31. Book Discussion Group - This month’s title is “The Girl Who
Walked Home Alone” by Charlotte Chandler at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20. Congressman Mario DiazBalart’s Outreach – A member of Rep. Diaz-Balart’s staff will visit the library to discuss federal issues or any problem a constituent may have with a federal agency from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28. Miami Lakes Branch Library is located at 6699 Windmill Gate Road and is open Monday and Tuesday from noon to 8 p.m., and Wednesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The branch is closed on Sundays. For more information, call 305-822-6520.
STORIES AND FOLK DANCES of Colombian life were featured during a performance by Puerta de Oro de Colombia in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month at Miami Lakes Branch Library last month which drew 64 attendees.
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DESPITE THE LACK of changing leaves and dipping temperatures, there is always one way to know fall has come to South Florida: Pumpkin Spice. Vie De France Bakery on Main Street in Miami Lakes is serving Starbucks Pumpkin Spice beverages and pumpkin muffins for the fall season. The special Starbucks brew is available as a frappuccino, latte, and iced latte. For more fall favorites in your neighborhood, follow The Miami Laker newspaper on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
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Town Council actions taken at October 6 meeting During the October 6 Town Council meeting, councilmembers approved an ordinance on first reading, several resolutions for business contracts and transportation improvements and proposed legislation to honor police officers, fight drug use among youths and change the land development code to increase the height of walls for more privacy. • The Council tentatively approved an ordinance to remove the requirement that rooftop air conditioning units on town homes be screened from view at eye level
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Second reading of the ordinance and a public hearing is scheduled for next month. • Lawmakers approved resolutions authorizing Town Manager Alex Rey to renew several software maintenance agreement including Inobbar, LLC for the town’s agenda management services in the amount not to exceed $71,280 for three years; Tyler Technologies Inc., for Financial Management Enterprise System in an amount not to exceed $140,000 for fiscal years 2015-2016 through 2019-2020; and Environmental Systems Research Institute Inc., for GIS mapping services, in the an amount not to exceed $20,000. The later measure allows the use of GIS dynamic maps that anyone can use while viewing zoning, permitting and code enforcement. • Council members approved Vice Mayor Manny Cid’s recommendation to give a vote of confidence for the town’s police department who handled two recent shooting incidents. Councilmember Nelson Rodriguez proposed a similar sugges-
tion, as lawmakers approved his encouragement of residents to place blue ribbons around their trees, mailboxes and doors to show the police officers support and appreciation for protecting them on daily basis. • Lawmakers approved Councimember Frank Mingo’s request to review the town charter and address the issue of reinstating an elected official following an arrest and acquittal. Mingo said the mayor’s litigation to return to office and court costs charged to the town promoted the idea since the town charter was in conflict with state law. Members will be selected to serve on the Charter Review Committee next year to look at the charter and make changes. The residents will vote up or down on any proposed changes during the November 2016 election. • Lawmakers approved Councilmember Ceasar Mestre’s proposed legislation to improve existing laws to protect children from drug paraphernalia business prac-
tices. Mestre said there are several ordinances that deal with the matter including the display of bath salts, synthetic marijuana and tobacco products and paraphernalia, and Miami Lakes should improve the laws to distance children from those displays. • Councilmembers approved Cid’s proposal for a land development code change that walls facing major streets should be measured from the side walk up and raised at 7 feet instead of the existing standard 6 feet for better privacy and security. • Lawmakers approved Rodriguez’s recommendation to fine utility workers who block the town’s street while working on electrical lines and road pavings. Rodriguez said some companies didn’t acquire a permit or even notify the town that they are working in the area. Council members also approved Rodriguez’s recommendation for a zoning change for using the town’s parks light towers as cellular antennas.
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Main St. Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics opens second Miami Lakes practice in Town Center location Main Street Children’s Dentistry & Orthodontics, a network of pediatric dental and orthodontic practices located at 15600 N.W. 67 Avenue, Suite 110, has opened up a second location, a new state-of-the-art office specializing in children’s dentistry, also in Miami Lakes. The Main Street brand has been a staple in the Miami Lakes community for nearly a decade with its popular Orthodontics practice headed by Dr. Jeffrey A. Weiss. Dr. Helena Krajewski, a Pediatric dentist, joined the office a few years ago bringing pediatric dental services to the mix. “As the practice grew, we saw a need for expansion,” said
Krajewski. “So we moved our children’s dentistry across the street and built a beautiful new office.” Weiss will continue to treat orthodontic patients at the old location, offering even more availability for appointments. The new office will host a grand opening and ribbon cutting event on Thursday, October 29, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 15501 N.W. 67 Avenue, Suite 201. Guests can enjoy wine and cheese, take a tour of the office and register to win prizes. For more information about Main Street Children’s Dentistry visit their website at www.mainstreetsmiles.com.
Council incorporates transportation improvement plan in Strategic Plan By David L. Snelling The Miami Laker staff The Miami Lakes Town Council adopted a transportation improvement plan to incorporate the proposal into the town’s new Strategic Plan, as town officials are scrambling for solutions for the traffic problems on the town’s busiest roadways. At the October 6 regular meeting, council members approved a resolution for the improvement plan that the town, county and state brain trust assembled at the Transportation Summit held in July, when they discussed mobility upgrades throughout the 6.5 square-mile town, and grants available to implement the program. Among other things, the proposal includes traffic signal priority at intersections utilizing technology or more police; improve-
ment of pedestrian connections across N.W. 67 Avenue within Town Center; pedestrian infrastructure improvements to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities ACT requirements for pedestrian facilities throughout Miami Lakes; facilitate carpooling of trips for dropoff and pick-up of school children; connect the existing and future greenways on N.W. 170 Street and N.W. 67 Avenue via N.W. 169 Street. Carol Wyllie of The Graham Companies commended the plan but said it overlooked other traffic problems on the east and west side of Miami Lakes. She said at the Palmetto Expressway along N.W. 67 Avenue, the right turn lane near the fire station is “very” short and should be extended to help alleviate the traffic gridlock in the
morning and afternoon. She also addressed the traffic along N.W. 82 Avenue south of Miami Lakes Drive, which also creates a traffic problem and safety hazard for people working or visiting companies in the business park area. Wyllie said the roadway is actually a half section line road that was originally designed for motorists to enter and exit the residential areas and business park. But when the guard gate was erected, the county eliminated access to the business park by not permitting a left turn to Oak Lane, and instead, 100 cars each day turn right on N.W. 82 Avenue then make a left turn onto the road behind CVS to take a short cut through the Park Centre shopping center. “The shopping center was not designed for that,” she said. “That center is already very busy in the morning and it’s really not a safe condition.” Wyllie said a left turn lane at the south end of N.W. 82 Avenue would solve the problem. “It would allow people in the business park to turn left where there’s not much traffic in the community,” she said. “I happen to live out there and the traffic is less at that time.” In another area in the business park, Wyllie said a traffic light is needed at the main entrance near Miami Lakes Drive and N.W. 79 Court. She said the traffic light east of the area should be synchronized to help motorists who are turning left to exit the facility without any problems.
Town hosts Com. Bovo’s Outreach event on Nov. 4 at M. L. Town Hall For the past three years, Miami Lakes and Miami-Dade Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr. have partnered to bring County services to Town Hall. This year’s event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 4. The county’s Transit Department will be on hand to assist seniors in obtaining Golden Passport Easy Cards which provides free county public transportation for seniors 65 and older. The county Elections Department will be present to provide voter registration updates like political party and name changes, absentee ballot requests, and voter card replacement in preparation for the November 2016 elections. Miami-Dade Expressway Authority (MDX) will be distributing free Sunpasses for attendees. Also, Walgreens will be on hand to provide free flu shots and vaccinations.
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Miami-Dade opts to let city voters decide on Special Tax District control By David L. Snelling The Miami Laker staff Miami-Dade Commissioners last week gave their final approval for an ordinance that could turn over control of the special taxing districts to municipalities where residents pay additional taxes to the county to maintain their areas and protect them from crime. Commissioners Sally Heyman and Esteban Bovo Jr. sponsored the measure, which would go before voters in November 2016 to determine if they want their cities to take charge of the special taxing districts for street lighting repairs, security guard gates, road side cleaning, beach parks and canal maintenance. The Town of Miami Lakes has special taxing districts for street lighting and guard gates in several communities. The ballot proposal goes handin-hand with the request of residents in Lake Patricia and Lake Hilda for special taxing districts to maintain their neighborhood lakes. County Commissioners last month approved an ordinance to establish a special taxing district for the lake maintenance in the two communities after residents
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collected enough signatures from their neighbors to allow the county to maintain the cleanliness and appearance of their lake. A majority of residents living in the two neighborhoods must approve of the new taxing district on the November 2016 ballot. If both referendums pass, Miami Lakes could take over control and management of all the special taxing districts within the town. According to the county’s figures, the combined annual costs of the district’s lake maintenance services for the initial maintenance program for Lake Hilda were estimated at $22,7243 ($202.85 per lot) for the first year and $11,634 ($103.88 per lot) for the second year. For Lake Patricia, the fees were estimated at $22,144.57 ($303.35 per lot) for the first year, and $10,423.98 ($142.79 per lot) for the second year.
Earlier this year, the county’s special taxing districts were facing a $2 million budget deficit due to a flawed accounting system that led to under billing and raised the fees to offset the shortfall. The new rate would generate an additional $4.3 million in 2016, which is 35 percent more than the $11.9 million that residents in the special taxing districts would owe without the new fees, county officials said. The rate increase for Miami Lakes was modest, about $100 more for the average property, the county said. The residents of Loch Lomond bill stayed the same at $2,241 per property, while the area known as Miami Lakes Section One saw an increase from $272.66 to $361.17, and Royal Oaks Section One guard district experienced a hike from $651.78 to $748.70. The Royal Oaks East guard gate district saw an increase from $709.48 to $823.16.
Sunday Moover ‘on demand’ service may start later this month By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker staff The Miami Lakes Moover, a free service to local residents and visitors which runs through all of Miami Lakes, has added an additional route to its regular weekday services. Local resident Ray Almeida put together a petition when he saw that many of his neighbors would benefit from a route to places of worship on Sundays. With petition in hand, Almeida took his idea for a Sunday route to Vice Mayor Manny Cid. “The community got together to show demand for this, which is great to see,” said Cid. The new Sunday route is tentatively set to begin at the end of October as an on-demand service for those interested in using it to attend religious worship services from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. This additional service will not need additional funding as the town recently entered into new operations and maintenance agreements and expects to have sufficient savings
to be able to expand the service to accommodate this need, according to Cid. The new route is an addition to the mover’s regular fixed routes that circle throughout Miami Lakes on Mondays through Fridays from 6 to 10 a.m. and 2:15 to 7 p.m. with travel periods every 35-40 minutes. The bus also provides connections to existing Metrobus stops and Metrorail via the Ludlam Limited Route. This free service also includes an ondemand bus service with a 24 hour call ahead reservation, and stops during drop-off and dismissal times at Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High School. “This really demonstrates the receptiveness of our officials and the idea of community when a group of individuals can come together and bring something to fruition that will benefit everyone in the town,” said Almeida. For more information about the Moover or to set a reservation, call 305-364-6100.
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Meeting & Class Calendar The Town of Miami Lakes, homeowners associations, professional and volunteer groups have scheduled meetings and classes during October and early November:
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Elderly Affairs Com. October 14 Veterans Committee October 15 Neighborhood Improvement Committee October 15 Economic Devel. Com. October 20 Planning & Zoning Bd. October 20 Public Safety Committee October 27 Town Council Meeting November 3 Elderly Affairs Com. November 4 Cultural Affairs Com. November 5
8:30 am M.L. Govt. Center 5:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center 5:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center 6:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center
(The following classes are free and open to the public) 9:00 am MCCC Tai Chi M/T/W/Th Yoga (for adults) M/W 7:30 am MCCC Yoga (for adults - Fee) T/Th 7:30 am MCCC Knitting/Crocheting Tu/Th 1:35 pm MCCC Sewing (Seniors) T/Th 2:00 pm MCCC Computers (English) T/Th 9:15/11:30 am MCCC Computers (Spanish) M/W 9:15/11:30 am MCCC Painting I & II Fri. 9 am/12:30 pm MCCC Spanish for Adults M/T/W/T 6:00 pm MCCC Dominoes M/T/W/Th/Fri 6:30 pm RACC Table Tennis Tues./Thurs. 7:00 pm RACC Ballet 1 & 2 Monday 4:30 & 5:30 pm MCCC Ballet 3 & 4 Wednesday 4:30 & 5:30 pm MCCC Jazz 1 & 2 Tuesday 4:30 pm MCCC Jazz 3 & 4 Thursday 4:30 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 Jazzercize (fee) M/Tu/W/Th 6:45 pm RACC
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Loch Lomond East Lake Cynthia Gramercy Park Regatta Pointe Loch Andrews Loch Isle Lake Glen Ellen Lake Katharine Villas Royal Oaks Serenity Point Lake Sandra Fountain Park Lake Elizabeth Lake Martha Loch Lomond West Villa Vizcaya Lake Elizabeth Loch Lomond Royal Palm Estates Lake Carol
October 14 October 14 October 15 October 15 October 19 October 19 October 20 October 20 October 21 October 21 October 22 October 26 October 26 October 27 October 27 October 28 November 2 November 3 November 5 November 5
7:00 pm MCCC 7:30 pm MCCC 7:00 pm MCCC 7:00 pm MCCC 7:00 pm MCCC 7:00 pm MCCC 7:30 pm MCCC 7:30 pm MCCC 7:30 pm MCCC 7:00 pm MCCC 7:30 pm MCCC 7:30 pm MCCC 7:00 pm MCCC 6:30 pm MCCC 7:30 pm MCCC 7:30 pm MCCC 7:00 pm MCCC 7:00 pm MCCC 7:00 pm MCCC 7:30 pm MCCC
Miami Lakes Clubs, Professional & Volunteer Groups
M.L. Garden Club October 26 7:00 pm MCCC M.L. Bridge Club Mondays 11:30 am MCCC MLCA Bridge Thursdays 11:00 am MCCC M.L. Quilting Club Tuesdays 11:15 am MCCC M.L. Kiwanis 2nd/4th Thurs. 6:30 pm Pampered Chef M.L. Toastmasters 1st/3rd Tues.7:00 pm ML Educational Center M.L. Lions Club 1st/3rd Tues. 7:00 pm Denny’s Hialeah M.L. Garden Club BuncoNovember 4 11:15 am MCCC M.L. Chamber/Com. November 4 11:30 am Shula’s Hotel 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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Halloween Canine Cocktails at Hotel Indigo Main Street Players complete Halloween celebrations are not friendly monthly gathering that sold will go toward helping an aniperformances of The Pot in limited to people, as shown by the offers a venue for dog owners to mal in need. The event will feature Canine Cocktails Halloween enjoy cocktails while their pups drink specials, a costume contest, final weekend October 16-18 Costume Party hosted by Hotel enjoy treats. The new season of complimentary appetizers, and Indigo Miami Lakes on Thursday, October 15, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Hotel Indigo is located at 7601 Miami Lakes Drive. Canine Cocktails is a dog-
Canine Cocktails begins with the annual Halloween Costume Party. Miami-Dade Animal services will be present with animals for adoption and $1 from every drink
dog-friendly gourmet treats. For more information contact Hotel Indigo at 305-556-0100.
UPCOMING EVENTS
By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker staff The Pot, a timely and culturally relevant play for the community and nation, centers around the idea ‘Who Am I’? On Thanksgiving, a family comes together and is forced to reconsider notions of race, immigration, hope and the melting pot. The Pot runs until October 18, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. at The Main Street Playhouse, 6766 Main Street, Miami Lakes. When Laura brings home her new boyfriend, Rick, an undocumented Mexican immigrant to her parents George, a newly elected state senator, and Mary, the pot is stirred and the heat is raised.
Additionally, Laura’s adoptive brother, Nathan, has never known his biological parents or his biracial roots and must come to terms with his identity while writing a college term paper. The Pot explores what defines, unites and separates people. The Pot was written by Glenn Hutchinson, is directed by Ivan R. Lopez, and features the talents of Pedro Sanon, Sofi Sassone, Clint Archambault, Melissa Ann Hubicsak, John Olivera, Clara Lyzniak, Dylan Nuñez and Michelle L. Antelo. Tickets are available online at www.mainstreetplayers.com or at the door. For more information on the play call The Main Street Playhouse at 305-558-3737.
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Melissa Guerra is Goleman’s new soccer head coach By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker staff Barbara Goleman Senior High School welcomes the new head coach for girls soccer, Melissa Guerra, to the Gator family. A selfproclaimed fan of Barcelona, the soccer coach has vast experience in playing and coaching. She hopes to create the mindset of champions at Goleman’s field. Guerra, a native of Venezuela and longtime residident of Miami Lakes, grew up with a love for soccer having been surrounded by it within her culture and in watching her brother play. At 12, Guerra’s parents allowed her to play and in three short years
she began coaching at a local after school organization, teaching very young players the foundations for soccer. While coaching after school, Guerra continued playing, eventually becoming the starting forward and team captain from 2001 to 2003 for Pace High School’s soccer team. Following her high school graduation, Guerra became the head coach for the Lady Patriots U12 team for the PSN Soccer Club, the same team she had played in her youth as a starting forward. Similar to her roles in high school, Guerra continued coaching as she played as a starting forward for St. Thomas University’s All-
Conference team, making three appearances at NAIA championship games. After accepting a position as the Youth Director of Coaching for A.L.M. Sports LLC, a role she held simultaneously with coaching the Miami Lakes Soccer Club’s U10 Travel Team, Guerra then became assistant coach for the women’s soccer team at Florida Memorial University. In addition to coaching the girls soccer team at Goleman, Guerra is head coach for the boys U6 and U8 team at Cubillas, Inc. Guerra earned her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Tourism-Hospitality Management from St. Thomas University and worked outside of the sports world while continuing to harbor a
deep love for soccer. Eventually deciding to start her own business, Guerra opened a 24 hour traffic school in Miami Lakes but was never quite able to shake the bug for playing and coaching soccer. After building an extensive resume in coaching, and a rapport with local parents whose children she had taught, Guerra was nominated by parents of Goleman students who were looking to fill an open position for the girls soccer head coach. Straightforward and determined, when asked what her vision is for the team this season Guerra said “We are working with an end in mind, which is to win.” Apart from ferocity, it’s easy to note Guerra has enormous love and respect for the sport. The
Goleman girls soccer program is made up of one varsity team including girls from all grade levels. “This team is all about unity,” said Guerra. “That is one of the ingredients necessary to succeed, to play and think as one. Off the field they have the determination and the desire, and I want to bring that on the field. I’ll be going over fundamental learning and developing them for success.” Guerra said she hopes to ignite a fire in her team that will motivate them to pursue soccer in college. Goleman’s girls soccer team began the season on October 3 and will be playing their first game at home against Miami Jackson Senior High School on November 3.
Sierra Girls Volleyball Club holds tryouts at Dade Christian Oct. 24-25
NEW HEAD COACH for girls soccer at Goleman, Melissa Guerra (center), stands alonside her team as they prepare for the new season.
By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker staff The Sierra Volleyball Club, the brainchild of Carlos Sierra, has made the Miami Lakes area its new home at Dade Christian School. With three daughters involved in volleyball clubs for the last six years, Sierra felt compelled to start his own club. In Sierra’s first year leading the Sierra Volleyball Club for the 2014-2015 season, the club was able to capture two first place trophies at local Broward County
tournaments and an MVP award in Orlando at the Amateur Athletic Union AAU Nationals. Initially the teams in the club were predominantly made up of Dade Christian athletes but this season, Sierra decided to open registration to all Miami Lakes residents and expand to surrounding areas. For the 2015-2016 season, teams are between U12 and U18. Beginners and advanced players are welcome to join. The Sierra Volleyball Club is a member of AAU Volleyball and the Florida region USA Volleyball. Those interested in registering for
tryouts can sign up online at www.sierravolleyballclub.com. Tryouts are scheduled for Saturday, October 24 with 11-12 year old tryouts from 2 to 4 p.m. and 13-14 year old tryouts from 4 to 6 p.m. On October 25, tryouts will continue for 15-16 year olds from 2 to 4 p.m. and 17-18 year olds from 4 to 6 p.m. The preregistration fee is $40 per person and $50 at the door. Tryouts will take place at Dade Christian School, 6601 N.W. 167 Street. For more information visit www.sierravolleyballclub.com.
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Pace High grad Anthony Walker named Top 10 Player of Week By Miami Laker staff University of Northwestern linebacker and Monsignor Pace High School graduate Anthony Walker was named Big Ten Conference Player of the Week last month following a recordbreaking performance against Stanford University, as the Wildcats upset the Cardinals, 166, in front of a raucous crowd at Ryan Field. In the Wildcats’ victory, the 61, 235-pound sophomore recorded 15 tackles, five assists and one sack, as the defense held one of the top rushing teams in the nation to 85 yards on the ground. So far this season, Walker has 44 tackles, 24 assists and one sack, as the defense kept their opponents at bay and helped Northwestern post a 5-0 record. In an October 3 game against Minnesota, Walker picked up a fumble and ran for a touchdown in the Wildcats’ 27-0 victory.
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B Fore Pink Golf Tourney held at Shula’s Club The 4th annual B Fore Pink Golf Tournament, benefitting the Miami Lakes organization Women’s Breast and Heart Initiative, was held in late September at Shula’s Golf Club in Miami Lakes. Hundreds of golfers converged to play in support of the organization. Since pink is the color associated with those who have been affected by breast cancer, the B Fore Pink Golf Tournament began as a way to raise awareness and early detection of the disease in underserved women in South Florida before Breast Cancer Awareness Month now taking place throughout the month of October. The B Fore Pink Golf Tournament is one of the Women’s Breast and Heart Initiative’s biggest fundraisers. This year’s golfers played an 18-hole friendly golf scramble while cheered on by
Miami Heat dancers and their mascot, Bernie. The tournament was followed by an awards ceremony featuring entertainment, cocktails, and silent and live auctions. Some of the items auctioned off included New World Symphony concert tickets, a weekend stay with golf at Turnberry Isle Miami and a dolphin encounter in Key Largo. The event ended with dinner at the Don Shula’s Steak House located in the Shula’s Golf Club. Proceeds from the B Fore Pink Golf Tournament will help fund the Women’s Breast and Heart Initiative’s efforts to reduce the incidence of undetected and untreated breast cancer through door-to-door outreach campaigns in South Florida’s underserved neighborhoods. For more information about the organization visit www.FLbreast Health.com.
CVS foursome who participated in the annual B Fore Pink Golf Tournament at Shula’s Golf Club.
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Voice of Love 5K set for December 5 at Amelia Earhart This year’s annual 5K run sponsored by the Voice of Love and Training Development, Inc. will be held December 5 at Amelia Earhart Park, 401 E. 65 Street in Hialeah. It also has been renamed the Jingle Bell 5K Walk/Run/Roll Family Fun Event. The move is part of an effort by Voice of Love to bring more families together and increase participation in the event. Sponsorship opportunities are available including $5,000 (gold), $2,500 (silver) and $1,000 (bronze). The fee to be an exhibitor is $150. Last year’s Voice of Love 5K was held in Miami Lakes and involved more than 100 runners and featured dozens of exhibitors. For more information about signing up for the 5K or sponsorship go to www.voiceoflove.dojiggy. com or call Voice of Love at 305624-8230.
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BGEC forms new girls soccer team
BOB GRAHAM EDUCATION CENTER announced a new girls soccer team under the leadership of Coach Oscar Bravo. The Division of Athletics, Activities and Accreditations included K-8 centers middle school grades into the middle school athletic program by offering one boys sport and ones girls sport. The school also looks forward to basketball season under the leadership of Coach Joel Castellanos.
Spanish Lake Elementary fifth grade students ticketed for names to travel to Mars During the month of September, NASA provided an amazing opportunity for citizens all over the world as it announced plans to launch a lander named “Insight” to Mars early next year in hopes of learning more in regards to the formation of the planet. Nayeli Quintana, teacher at Spanish Lake Elementary, had her fifth grade students embark on a mission themselves in becoming space explorers with NASA on the Insight lander. Students in Quintana’s class were able to submit their names to NASA and in turn they received a boarding pass that signified their name being encrypted into a microchip built into the “Insight” lander that will travel to Mars on March 4, 2016. This mission would not have
been possible without a language arts assignment that had students write an essay stating how they would implement the core values in a new and unexplored planet. One of the main tasks they had was to describe ways in which they would teach the resident aliens about our core values and how they help solidify a lasting and successful race. Another task they had was to state ways in which they would lead by example. The students decided they would lead by showing initiatives such as citizenship, cooperation, fairness, honesty, integrity, kindness, pursuit of excellence, respect and responsibility. Not only did these students make history, they also earned 297,805,305 frequent flier miles!
Pace High Drama’s ‘Night of the Living Dead’ Monsignor Edward Pace High School’s Drama program launches its 15th production, Night of the Living Dead, under the guidance of Cristina Pla-Guzman, Lead Teacher for Academy for Visual
and Performing Arts – Theatre Program. Night of the Living Dead will hit Spartan Blvd. October 28 to 30. Pre-sale tickets are on sale now for $12 and will be sold by all mem-
bers of the Drama Club. Tickets at the door are priced at $15. For more information contact Pace Senior High at 305-623-7223.
SPANISH LAKE ELEMENTARY fifth graders display their NASA-issued space ticket with their names that will be sent to Mars.
Applications for New Students now available at school office.
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BGEC PTSA, Town Council add trees to campus For months, Miami Lakes residents have been complaining about the lack of trees located on the north swale of the campus at Bob Graham Education Center. With the help of the school’s PTSA and town council members, a science and beautification project was assembled to help restore the environment around the facility. Vice Mayor Manny Cid and Councilmember Ceaser Mestre reached out to Principal Yecenia Martinez-Lopez about the town’s interest in finding a solution to the lack of trees. With the help of a science segment sponsored by the PTSA, the school’s second graders have been eagerly learning about ways to help restore the environment, about trees and their role within environment. With the project on the forefront, the school embraced the challenge and pioneered an innovative and exciting way to incorporate the trees into the lesson plan. Martinez-Lopez said BGEC is
cohesive and integrated with this community fabric, in line with smart growth principles and working steadfast in providing world class and high-quality education. She said civic engagement is pivotal as it offers strategies for how local governments and schools can bring their respective planning efforts together to take a more community oriented approach to schools and reach multiple community goals – educational, environmental, economic, social, as well as fiscal. “The education of our students is a shared responsibility, benefiting all students, our society and the economy as whole,” said Martinez-Lopez. “This framework is about schools engaging with parents and communities to work together to maximize a powerful student-learning outcome. Most meaningful partnerships are those where schools, parents, students and the community to work together to focus on student learning.”
Two HML students honored for Fairchild Challenge work Two students at Hialeah Miami Lakes High School were recognized for their projects during the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden’s Fairchild Challenge, giving the school the Silver Award for the high school level. Mario Castro received second place for her Adopt-a Tree flyer design, and Myles Lopez received a special merit for Solid Points of Discussion in the Environmental Debates on Biodiversity. HML has been recognized this year as the recipient of the Silver Award and fourth place in the high school category. This year’s Fairchild Challenge was designed to help students
explore the deep connections among plants, human civilization, and the environment. The project invites them to imagine themselves as a Polynesian sailor of the past, or as an interplanetary space traveler of the future. Thousands of years ago, a group of sailors ventured eastward in fragile sailing canoes from Asia to colonize what is now Polynesia, an area covering over 16 million square miles of Pacific Ocean. The sailors carried bananas, coconuts, bamboo, and various other plants. With these “canoe plants”, they transformed desert islands into bountiful gardens of food, medicine and beauty.
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READY TO PLANT new trees at Bob Graham Education Center are (from left) North Region Director for Miami-Dade Public Schools Jose Bueno, Miami Lakes Vice Mayor Manny Cid, Councilmember Nelson Rodriguez, BGEC Principal Yecenia Martinez-Lopez and Councilmembers Ceaser Mestre and Tony Lama.
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Hialeah Miami Lakes alumni return as new faculty By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker staff The teachers at Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High bleed orange and blue, especially those who were Trojans in their high school years and have returned as faculty to lead the next generation. Among those that have returned to familiar halls are Illiana Llosa, Michelle Simon, Alejandro Plaza, Michael Garcia, Michelle Ruiz, Marielena Viciedo, Eileen Padro, Miriam Ochoa, David Ruiz, Farrah Salem, Ismary Gondar, and Alexis Cazañas. Following college experiences and earning degrees in fields such as Health Education, Special Education, Sociology, Liberal Studies, Psychology and Biology these alumni returned to the school that nurtured them and returned the favor. Although calling former teachers by their first name seemed strange at first, the experience of returning to an alma mater proved to be the right choice for each of these teachers. “Watching the light bulb go off when students finally understand or master a concept that they previously thought they couldn’t is what I find most fulfilling,” said Gondar. HML has encountered its fair share of difficulties during its history including a high influx of non-native students expected to perform under standards set for native speakers. During a period of
time in the early 2000’s, the school’s grade was poor and after intensely focusing on bringing it up, the process inevitably reduced programs and activities. That version of HML is a fading memory, however, as the school’s grade improved and attendance doubled. The school is currently a “B” school with programs such as iPrep Academy, the Legal Studies magnet, the Digital Media Technology and Entrepreneurship magnet and the revival of the school’s drama program and newspaper. The former students turned teachers have noticed the change. “There are so many programs now! I am amazed that they have a Digital Media & Technology Program AND a Law Studies program. They are really trying to prepare students for the workforce. Additionally, the level of involvement in after-school activities has changed most since I attended,” said Salem, Digital Media Technology teacher. “I really wish I had the chance to be in the iPrep Academy in my day,” said Llosa, Activities director. “In a short 15 months, principal Eric Acosta revamped the look of the school, brought back school spirit with an updated uniform, and started the closest process to getting back the planetarium.” School spirit is running through the halls with school clubs, new paintings on the walls, and a fervor
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father, a former teacher, and her mother, an AP secretary, both retired from HML and both her sisters also graduated from the school. “When I was 5, I dressed up like an HML cheerleader for Halloween because my dad used to take me to the football games where I got to hang out with the cheerleaders and I thought they were super cool.”
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By Rene D. Basulto Special to The Miami Laker Monsignor Edward Pace High School is gearing up for its 2015 Homecoming Week entitled “Sparta-Fest 2.0: Pace Your Way Around the Festival” taking place from October 19 to 24. With several festivities throughout the week, all the classes participate to show their spirit. Among the festivities are the Club Food Festival, Brain Bowl Trivia Competition, the historical Powder Puff Football Game where boys do cheers and girls play flag football, and the massive Thursday evening Homecoming Pep Rally. Friday is the Homecoming Carnival and the Homecoming football game against Treasure Coast High School. As part of the homecoming game’s celebration, the Pace Alumni Association is hosting an Alumni Tailgate Party right next to the football field. During halftime, coach Frank Pelegri, Jorge and Isabel Rico, and Class of 1983 Pace alumni and Miami Lakes residents Dr. Tomas Bello and Dr. Ivette Bello will be inducted to the Pace Hall of Fame. Finally, the week closes out on October 24 with the Venetian Masquerade Homecoming Dance at the Kovens Conference Center at the FIU Biscayne Bay Campus.
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HML students resurrect Gilded Trojan newspaper By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker staff The administration and faculty at Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High School have worked to improve school morale and implement programs within the last two years, and improve they have, as now students are rising up to the occasion and not only eagerly participating but also filling the gaps. The high school’s newspaper was eliminated for the 2014-2015 school year much to the disappointment of a handful of students that had participated in the struggling newspaper in previous years. Among those students were Gabriella Torres, Jairo Rocha, Daniela Martinez, Alexandra Ochoa and Marvin Espinosa. Together they created a plan for what they hoped to accomplish and the merits of having a school newspaper, then called a meeting with the principal, Eric Acosta. Acosta, known for his school spirit, found the group a sponsor within a day. The students were paired with yearbook teacher, Alejandro Diaz-Rubio, and the newly named Gilded Trojan was
born. “We went through a bunch of different names,” said Torres, editor-in-chief of the revived newspaper. “It felt like we were bringing it up from the ashes in a way so we wanted a name to reflect a sort of royal rebirth.” Torres leads her small but devoted team with Rocha, Opinion editor; Martinez, copy editor; Ochoa, Media editor; and Espinosa, Sports editor. Despite being their senior year, the group isn’t too concerned with leaving behind the project they worked hard to revive. They consider this the beginning. “We are already looking to groom some underclassmen who show promise,” said Torres. “We see this more as leaving behind a legacy,” said Martinez. “Yes, it’s sad that we won’t really see what it will become since we will be leaving to college next year but this is something we need as a creative unifier for the school.” The group, highly astute in their observations, have noted a divide where the students in programs such as the iPrep Academy are
given the spotlight and those students that may not be in a program but are talented in creative outlets but have had no outlet until recently, such as the arts, are overlooked. They hope to include the accomplishments of all students in the Gilded Trojan, as well as give opportunity for submissions. In the short time since they have found a sponsor and began working on pages, news has spread by word of mouth and HML students are eager to see the final product.The first newspaper of the year will be live before the end of October on a website whose url is to be announced. The group cites this as a true labor of love, considering that each of them are involved in the school’s rigorous iPrep Academy, of which they are the first graduating class, and are under strict deadlines for their senior year. In addition to pursuing the newspaper as a creative unifier for the school, the new staff thought it about time that the changes and improvements over the last few years at the school be celebrated. “HML has a bad reputation for
JAIRO ROCHA (right) and GABRIELLA TORRES (left), editors for the new HML newspaper Gilded Trojan are pictured with teacher and sponsor, Alejandro Diaz-Rubio. The students will be publishing the first school newspaper in over a year. having struggled years ago,” said Torres. “But this school has become well-rounded and the students, programs and staff don’t get appreciated enough. This newspaper will show all the great things happening at HML. We have amazing students and people don’t
know it.” Sponsors and advertisers interested in working with the newspaper can email hmlgildedtrojan@ gmail.com. The newspaper is on social media platforms Twitter and Instagram as @GildedTrojan
Local fathers take part in ‘Dads Take Kids to School Day’
THE DISTRICT-WIDE SCHOOL EVENT, “Dads Take Kids to School Day” had local fathers in Miami Lakes taking their kids to school on September 30 and then joining them for breakfast. Among the fathers were Council Member Ceasar Mestre and Vice Mayor Manny Cid at Bob Graham Education Center (pictured on the right). Miami Lakes K-8 Center also participated in the event with over 250 fathers from children of all grade levels attending the event sponsored by the PTSA ool h c rS e t (pictured above). The event f A e Car was an initiative of School Board chair Perla Tabares Hantman.
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Sunrise Church hosts Family Fall Festival Oct. 31 Sunrise Presbyterian Church, located at 18400 N.W. 68 Avenue, is hosting a free Family Fall Festival from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Halloween Saturday, October 31. The event will feature an indoor Flea Market, games and a Candy Trail for the kids. For more information, contact the church office at 305-821-5841.
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Pace students visit six schools on college campus tour By Rene D. Basulto Special to The Miami Laker As a college preparatory school, Monsignor Edward Pace High School dedicates itself to ensuring that its students have the right experience and academic acumen to continue their education beyond high school.
Twenty one Pace juniors and seniors took a road trip across Florida to visit six Florida state universities in a unique opportunity to get a first-hand preview of their potential college options from October 5 through 7. The Pace College Campus Tour, which is in its second year, was
Open enrollment for 375 magnet programs to January Miami-Dade County Public Schools opened its enrollment period for magnet programs across the school district on Thursday, October 1. Applications will continue being accepted through Friday, January 15, 2016. Teachers and students will be able to enjoy new and innovative magnet programs that were created for the 2015-2016 school year. True to the District’s motto “Giving our students the world,” the now more than 375 magnet program offerings are personalized to meet students’ interests, talents and individualized needs. These offerings include 16 new magnet programs in 12 schools in the areas of Sciences, Mathematics, Multimedia Enter-tainment Technology, Legal Studies, and Visual Arts. In the Miami Lakes area magnet programs include: Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy in Science and Technology, Barbara Gole-
man Senior High School’s NSI Academy and AP Capstone program, Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High School’s magnet in Digital Media Technology and Entrepreneurship, iPrep Academy and Legal Studies magnet, Joella C. Good Elementary School’s Montessori program, Miami Lakes Middle School’s Legal Studies program, and Miami Lakes Educational Center’s Cambridge program. This year, the school district is also launching a new magnet application system that can be accessed at www.miamimagnets. org which will be available in multiple languages. This new tool will simplify the application process, increase parental access to information and enhance communication throughout the process, as well as include how-to video guides. For additional information, call 305-995-1922 or visit the website.
Christian bookstore opens at Christ the Savior Cathedral Stephen Andrew Damick, author of “An Introduction to God” and “Orthodoxy and Heterodoxy” will speak at the grand opening of the new Orthodox Book Center in Miami Lakes on Saturday, October 24. The Orthodox Book Center and Christ the Savior Cathedral are located at 16601 N.W. 77 Court. Damick will offer two lectures on early Christian history in a series titled “Discovering the Early Church.” The event is free and open to the public. Damick pastors St. Paul Church in Emmaus, Pennsylvania, and also hosts “Roads to Emmaus” on Ancient Faith Radio. He is noted for engaging complex
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organized by Lilian Dubon, Pace’s college advisor, who chaperoned the trip along with Melanie Otero, a Pace guidance counselor. Hopping on a charter bus, the group rode up to University of South Florida and Florida Gulf Coast University on their first day, traveled to the University of Florida and Florida State University on their second, and closed out their tour at University of North Florida and University of Central Florida. Along their journey, they ran
into many recent Pace alumni who gave them authentic and honest advice, such as Andrew Oguga, class of 2014, at USF; Janelle Gonzalez, class of 2014, at UCF; and Christian Roig and Gabriel Sanchez, class of 2015, at UF. “Many students had their hearts set on different schools before the tour,” said Otero. “But now they’re looking at things differently.” “I wanted to see the options I had at the public universities in Florida,” said Matthew Sarria, a
Pace junior. Before the tour, his college of choice was the University of Miami, but he went on the tour after it was recommended to him by students who went last year. “They said that it was a good experience to see the college campuses, the students in the campus during school hours, and get a feel for the college.” Sure enough, he wound up being impressed with the tight-knit student community at UF and says that it is his new top choice.
21 STUDENTS from Monsignor Edward Pace High School pose for a photo inside the University of Florida’s Ben Hill Griffin Stadium as part of their six-university trip with the Second Annual Pace College Campus Tour from October 5 through 7.
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Miami Lakes Area Houses of Worship Elevate Church 6250 Miami Lakes Dr. East Telephone: 305-823-3888 Sunday Worship.........9:30, 11 & 12:30 Friday Youth Nights.....................7 PM
M.L. Congregational Church 6701 Miami Lakeway South Telephone: 305-822-4313 Adult Sunday School...................9 AM Children’s Sunday School.....10:30 AM Worship.................................10:30 AM Special Need Service...............4:00 PM (Every fourth Sunday)
Sunrise Presbyterian Church 18400 N.W. 68 Avenue Telephone: 305-821-5841 Worship.................................10:00 AM (Children’s Church) Servicio en Espanol...............11:30 AM
The Church of the Epiphany 15650 Miami Lakeway North Telephone: 305-558-3961 www.episcopalmiamilakes.com Sunday Eucharist........................10 AM Children’s Sunday School..........10 AM Adult Bible Study.......................11 AM Misa en Espanol...................12:15 PM Escuela Dominical................12:15 PM
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 8201 N.W. 186 Street Telephone: 305-829-0049 Spanish service.............................9 AM English service.......................12:30 PM Tuesday (Spanish).........................7 PM Wednesday (English)....................7 PM
Palm Vista Community Church Meeting at Miami Lakes Middle 6425 Miami Lakeway North Telephone: 305-822-6999 Worship Service.........................10 AM
Temple Tifereth Jacob 5901 N.W. 151 Street Telephone: 305-557-2651 Call for Service Schedule
Iglesia Biblica Cristiana Español Servicios Telephone: 305-557-1959 Sunday service........................4:00 PM Wednesday Youth....................7:30 PM 6250 Miami Lakes Drive East
Iglesia El Nuevo Comienzo 6701 Miami Lakeway South Services in Spanish Sunday service.......................12:30 PM Thursday service.....................8:00 PM
St. Andrews Lutheran Church 575 W. 68 Street Telephone: 305-821-3622 Sunday service (English)........9:00 AM Sunday service (Spanish).....10:30 AM Bible School...............................11 AM
Telephone: 954-435-1313 www.faithisthevictoryfellowship.com Sunday Service.....................10:30 AM (Cobb Theaters – 6711 Main Street) Theatre 17
Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church 15801 N.W. 67 Avenue Telephone: 305-558-2202 Sunday services in English 9:30, 11 AM and 5:30 PM Sunday services in Spanish 8 AM, 12:45 PM and 7 PM Saturday services 8:30 AM, 5 PM Daily services 7 and 8:30 AM Confessions: Saturdays 3:30 PM
Mother of Our Redeemer Catholic Church 8445 N.W. 186 Street Telephone: 305-829-6141 Daily services (Spanish) 8:30 AM Saturday (English) 5:30 PM Saturdays (Spanish) 7 PM Sundays (English) 8 & 10:30 AM Sundays (Spanish) 9 AM, 12:30 PM, 7 PM
North Palm Baptist Church 7801 N.W. 178 Street Telephone: 305-558-2032 www.NorthpalmBaptist.org Sunday Bible Study.................9:15 AM Sunday Worship....................10:30 AM Wednesday Service..................7:00 PM
6601 N.W. 167 Street Telephone: 305-558-4930 Sunday Service..........................11 AM Bible Study ............................9:45 AM Wednesday Bible Study...........7:00 PM Wednesday Youth Group.........7:00 PM
Orthodox Cathedral of Christ The Saviour 16601 N.W. 77 Court Telephone: 305-822-0437 Home of The Orthodox Book Center Sat. Vespers.................................6 PM Sun. Matins............................8:40 AM Sun. Liturgy...............................10 AM Sunday School & Inquirer Classes
Palm Springs United Methodist Church
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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5941 N.W. 176 St., Bldg. #5 Telephone: 305-244-9425 www.icrvidanueve.com
Fulfilled Life Church Telephone 786-378-2356 Country Club Middle School 18305 N.W. 75 Place Sunday Service (Eng.)..10:30 AM
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Trunk-or-Treat at Christ the Savior Cathedral Oct. 31 Christ the Savior Cathedral in Miami Lakes will hold its annual Trunk-or-Treat party on Saturday, October 31 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 16601 N.W. 77 Court. The event is a safe, family-friendly alternative to Halloween, and will offer treats and games for both children. Anyone wishing to decorate their car may take part in distributing candy. To maintain the atmosphere of the event, the church asks that those attending not wear scary, gory or lewd costumes. All children must be accompanied by parents. For more information visit www.OrthodoxMiami.org.
St. Andrews Yard Sale scheduled on Saturday, Oct. 31 St. Andrews Lutheran Church will have a yard sale on Saturday, October 31 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 575 W. 68 Street in Hialeah across the street from Twin Lakes Elementary School. Funds raised will provide continuing support for the church’s food bank and other ministry activities. For more information contact the church at 305-8213622.
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