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The original northwest Miami-Dade community newspaper for the Town of Miami Lakes & surrounding areas Vol. 41 No 19
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MIAMI LAKES, FLORIDA
OCTOBER 2, 2015
Miami Lakes’ Pumpkin Patch opens on October 7 Miami Lakes United Methodist Church invites the community to mark their calendars for the month of October and join in on the fun at the annual Pumpkin Patch. The Patch is open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and will have pumpkins of all seizes 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 will be arriving at the church this year. Each truckload contains over 2000 pumpkins, and weighs over 43,000 pounds! The first arrival is on Wednesday, October 7 at 4 p.m. The second arrival is on Friday, October 16 and the final truckload arrives Friday, October 23. Students in need of volunteer hours may call 305-8217274 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 for adults and $7 for children. To purchase tickets, visit the church office or call 305821-7274. The Picnic-in-the-Patch, Pumpkin Carving Contest and Bonfire are scheduled for Saturday, October 10 beginning at 5 p.m. The pumpkin carving contest starts at 5 p.m. with prizes follow-
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Council passes $20M budget with some program setbacks to provide for legal expenses By David L. Snelling The Miami Laker staff The Town of Miami Lakes will be reimbursed $56,000 from its insurance carrier for the back pay Mayor Michael Pizzi was entitled to while he was suspended from political office fighting his public corruption charges last year. But instead of using the money for services in the town’s tight budget for next year, Miami Lakes will use the reimbursement fund to cover a $50,000 insurance rate increase stemming from the mayor’s two lawsuits demanding the town pay his attorneys for defending him during his federal bribery trial and reinstatement cases, according to Town Manager Alex Rey. “We were also notified that there is an increase in Public Officials Insurance of $50,000 due to the current events,” Rey said in a memo to council members. “The Public Officials and Employment
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Practices policy increased from $28,463 to $78,472.” Rey said for next year’s budget, Miami Lakes will use the reimbursement to cover the increase for the insurance, however, the hike will be recurring on an annual basis and will an impact future town’s budgets. The insurance rate increase is the latest chapter of an ongoing dispute over Pizzi’s attorney fees, which has left Miami Lakes with less money to work with in trying to render the same level of municipal services residents have embraced since incorporation. Miami Lakes’ $20 million budget has already taken a hit resulting from Pizzi’s lawsuits in which his attorneys are seeking $3.2 million in legal costs. The town set aside $400,000 to settle the matter but is banking on its insurance company to pay the
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PUMPKIN PATCH at Miami Lakes United Methodist Church prepares for 6,000 pumpkins and a wide variety of events for kids and families during October.
Geezer softball launches sixth year
MIAMI LAKES GEEZERS senior softball program began its sixth year on September 14 at Miami Lakes Optimist Park playing every Monday and Wednesday mornings. The players, decked out in their bright lime green 2015 Senior Games T-shirts,are (front row, from left) Lee Collins, Juan Iglesias, Bruce Davidson, Luis Muriel, Dave Oliver, Andres Clavijo, and Carlos Gonzalez; (back row, from left) George Pringle, Angel Hernandez, Jose Rivera, Jose Caballero, Ernie Garcia, Oscar Sauri, Gilbert Alfonso, and Alberto Sordo-Ramos.
n Hotel Indigo Miami Lakes hosts Canine Cocktail Halloween Party on October 16........2
n MDFR and Miami Lakes team up to focus on stroke awareness for residents.........4
n Corey for St. Jude golf event raises $55,000 for St. Jude Children’s Hospital..................8
n HML launches Digital Media and Entrepreneurship magnet programs.................18
n Theatre Review: The Pot at Main Street Playhouse, dwells on immigration and identity.....3
n News and Notes of interest from the Town of Miami Lakes. See pages..........................6 & 7
n Selah Skin Studio marks second year with full month of events at Windmill Gate.........10
n Community Calendar, 13, School, sports and church news, 16-23, Classified ads.........24-27
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Town budget approved but with program cutbacks (Continued from Page 1) bulk of the legal fees, Rey said. The town wasn’t able to add two police officers or increase the town’s committees’ budgets for special events, including the town’s 15th anniversary celebration in December. Miami Lakes also has to put on hold new beautification projects, some capital improvement projects for parks and recreation and a portion of the town’s tree removal and replacement program. At the town’s final budget hearing on Monday, council members voted to keep the same rate of 2.3518 for property taxes, which is expected to generate about $6 million in revenue. Three amendments were made to the budget including the insurance reimbursement, the $15,000 contribution from Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr, and the insurance rate increase. The town’s general fund revenues total is $16,372,201, and the total budget for all funds is $27,095,080.
Bovo was able to secure $15,000 from his county budget to fund the town’s adult classes for the next six month while the town seeks other resources. The majority of the town’s general revenue is derived from commercial and multi-family ad valorem taxes, half cent sales tax, communications services tax, state revenue sharing, franchise fees, utility services tax, and licenses and permits. The town’s police services is the largest expense, $7,344,504, which represents 45 percent of Miami Lakes’ budget for 2015-16. The remaining $8,962,697 is utilized for neighborhood services, planning, building department, community and leisure services, special events committees, public works, and other departments that help ensure that Miami Lakes continues growing beautifully. During the next fiscal year, the town’s new youth center at Picnic Park East is expected to finally open along with the new Optimist clubhouse at Miami Lakes
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Optimist Park. Also in the town’s budget for capital improvement projects in 2016 are roadway and drainage upgrades in West Lakes, Lake Martha, Lake Sarah, Lake Adele and Royal Oaks, and the new dog park. Based on direction from the
Department of Labor and advice from the Town Attorney, two contractor positions were converted to full-time employee status with no budget impact. On rights-of-way landscape maintenance contracts, Rey said the town has four agreements set to expire next year and will need to
be rebid. They include Superior Landscape’s FDOT contract, SFM Services’ canal surface debris cleaning and mowing, Brickman Group’s right-of-way maintenance services, and Miami-Dade County Solid Waste Management’s storm water/canal maintenance.
Hotel Indigo hosts Canine Cocktails Halloween party on October 16 Halloween celebrations are not limited to people, as shown by the Canine Cocktails Halloween Costume Party hosted by Hotel Indigo Miami Lakes on Thursday, October 16, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Hotel Indigo is located at 7601 Miami Lakes Drive. Canine Cocktails is a dogfriendly monthly gathering that offers a venue for dog owners to enjoy cocktails while their pups enjoy treats. The new season of 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 sold will go toward helping an animal in need. The event will feature drink specials, a costume contest, complimentary appetizers, and dog-friendly gourmet treats. For more information contact Hotel Indigo at 305-556-0100.
HALLOWEEN GARB for canine guests and their friends at last year’s Hotel Indigo Halloween Canine Cocktail Costume party.
Kiwanis Square Dance benefits Project ELIMINATE The Kiwanis Club of Greater Miami Lakes is hosting a Second Annual Square Dance to benefit project ELIMINATE on Saturday, October 3, from 6:30 until 9 p.m. at the Robert Alonso Community Center at Royal Oaks Park, 16500 N.W. 87 Ave. There will be a professional square dance caller who will be teaching novices how to square dance. Food and drinks will be available for purchase at the event
as well as various items up for auction in a silent auction. The ticket price for the event is $15.00 person. Kiwanis International and UNICEF joined forces on a five year project to raise $110 million dollars to eliminate maternal and neo-natal tetanus in third world countries. This project was appropriately named the ELIMINATE project and for just $1.80, a child or mother is vaccinated against
tetanus. To date over $100 million has been raised towards meeting the goal. To purchase tickets for the event or make a donation for the silent auction, contact Kiwanis Club officers Allen Albrecht (305) 558-8657 or (786) 208-3177; Thomas Freiwald (305) 582 3280 or Diana Fernandez (305) 5868736.
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Theatre Review: Pumpkin Patch features movies, The Pot dwells on immigration and identity craft show, photos, Fall Festival By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker staff Nathan, main character and narrator of Main Street Players’ new play The Pot, best sums up his parent’s home, lifestyle and neighborhood in saying that it’s a place full of “cul-de-sacs, Cadillacs, and curvy roads that rarely intersect.” So when Nathan’s sister, Laura, brings home her undocumented boyfriend, Rick, and his sister, Diana, things begin to unravel and those rarely intersecting curvy roads suddenly become crossroads. The Pot is a fictional story that has been lived by thousands, and yet the far-reaching narrative feels intimate. The portrayal of a suburban family with cracks that widen into chasms is brilliantly undertaken by a well-casted group led by the captivating Pedro Louis as Nathan. Louis inhabits Nathan’s skin with ease and, in doing so, wonderfully immerses the audience into a stream of consciousness on race, curiosity and veiled frustration. Sofi Sassone, who plays Laura, finds a balance between privilege and revelation of the injustices of the world. Dylan Nuñez and Michelle Antelo, who play Rick and Diana, perfectly exude the ever-present fear, desperation and determination often witnessed in undocumented persons. Clint Archambault as George, together with Melissa Ann Hubicsak as Mary, wade through the waters of their own paradigms, and Clara Lyzniak as Angela and John Olivera as Uncle John, present the opposing forces without which The Pot would lose its steam. The play tackles the question “Who Am I?” through Nathan’s narration of the events that unfold and the ethereal moments that feel more like dream sequences. Every
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IN A SCENE FROM THE POT, currently on stage at the Main Street Playhouse, are cast members (from left) Michelle L. Antelo, Pedro Louis, Dylan Nuñez, Melisa Ann Hubicsak, Sofi Sassone and Clint Archambault. character, even those that hold activist. The last panelist discusunpopular opinions, feel whole sion on Sunday, October 11 will and dynamic. Seemingly innocu- include Carson Osberg, Esq., Staff ous conversations of invasive ani- Attorney for Americans for mal species and family recipes Immigrant Justice; Chris hint at something much more and Brochvus, Esq., Assistant Public it is in this, in the banality of every Defender, Padilla Unit for the day life in contrast to the harsh Miami-Dade Public Defender’s realities experienced by many, that Office; and the The Pot playThe Pot shows its greatness. wright, Glenn Hutchinson. Playwright Glenn Hutchinson Tickets are available online at and director Ivan Lopez have cul- www.mainstreetplayers.com or at tivated a relevant, poignant and the door at 6766 Main Street, real depiction of the struggles of Miami Lakes. For more informaimmigration and piecing together tion on the play call The Main the fragments of identity. Street Playhouse at 305-558-3737. The Pot runs through October 18 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Following the show on certain Sundays is a talk-back with panelists from various legal institutions that will lead a discussion with the audience about the ramifications of immigration. Scheduled for Sunday, October 4 are Carlos Martinez, MiamiDade County Public Defender; Maggie Arias, Immigration Attorney for Arias and Pereira; and Julio Calderon, student
ed by a bonfire complete with s’mores and acoustical guitar music. Outside food is welcome or hamburgers and hotdogs will be available for purchase. Bring a blanket to sit on but please leave the alcoholic beverages at home. School Field Trips will be held every weekday morning from 9 a.m. to noon beginning Thursday, October 8 and 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 Friday, October 9; 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. Photo opportunities abound at the Pumpkin Patch. Admission to the Pumpkin Patch is free. Donations are always welcome. 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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MDFR, Town team up to focus on stroke awareness By David L. Snelling The Miami Laker staff An alarming number of stroke victims this year in Miami Lakes and a personal experience with the ailment have prompted a fire captain to launch an awareness campaign to reduce the risk of Atrial Fibrillation, which can lead to heart failure and even death. According to Miami-Dade Fire Captain Abel Fernandez, more than 19 town residents suffered strokes so far in 2015, and they could’ve possibly been prevented through an awareness program. As a result, the fire department and the Town of Miami Lakes are teaming up to raise awareness for Atrial Fibrillation through the month of October, culminating in World Stroke Day on Thursday, October 29. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, stroke is the third leading cause of death and the leading cause of long-term disability in the U.S., where four million Americans are living with the
effects of stroke. Fernandez, a Miami Lakes resident who was recently appointed as Battalion Chief for Station One and Station 64 in his hometown, said Atrial Fibrillation is the most common type of arrhythmia, which is depicted as a problem with the rate or rhythm of a person’s heartbeat. During an arrhythmia, the heart can beat too fast, too slow or with an irregular rhythm. Atrial Fibrillation occurs if rapid and disorganized electrical signals cause the heart’s two upper chambers called the atria to fibrillate, which means to contract very fast and irregularly, Fernandez said. “In AF, blood pools in the atria. It isn’t pumped completely into the heart’s two upper chambers, called the ventricles, and as result, the heart’s upper and lower chambers don’t work together as they should,” Fernandez told The Miami Laker. People who have Atrial Fibrillation may not feel any symptoms, however, even when
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Atrial Fibrillation isn’t detected, it can increase the risk of stroke, Fernandez said. The health condition can cause pain or heart failure, especially if the heart rhythm is very rapid. Fernandez initially brought his awareness program to the Miami Lakes Public Safety Committee last month and the two have joined forces to help residents combat Atrial Fibrillation. At the October 6 regular Town Council meeting, Roberto Alonso, chair of the Public Safety Committee, said the town and the fire department will be on hand to present findings, check blood pressure, provide easy ways to self diagnose, and give pamphlets to residents to help reduce their risk of the ailment. “This year, we had over 19 strokes in our town and most of them could have easily been avoided with awareness,” Alonso said. Fernandez said the crusade to detect the possibility of a stroke would not cost residents a dime. “We don’t need any fancy equipment,” he said. “All people will need are their fingers, wrist, a watch and a pamphlet to determine
if their rate is too slow, too fast or regular. You can be your own physician by checking your pulse.” Fernandez said 60 to 80 is the normal heart rate for people but if it falls below 60, it’s a sign of a heart condition and medical attention is needed. He said people who experience shortness of the breathe, dizziness and slurred speech should see their doctor right away to prevent a stroke. Fernandez also launched the awareness campaign for a personal reason; his dad suffered from Atrial Fibrillation, which lead to heart problems. He later died from congestive heart failure, Fernandez said. “The number of calls for the paramedics responding to strokes from January to August was a lot, and many could’ve been prevented because they had an irregular heart beat,” he said. According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, there are two types of strokes, Ischemic and Hemorrhagic. An Ischemic stroke is similar to a heart attack, except it occurs in
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the blood vessels of the brain. Clots can form in the brain’s blood vessels or even in blood vessels elsewhere in the body then travel to the brain. A stroke occurs if the flow of oxygen-rich blood to a portion of the brain is blocked. Without oxygen, brain cells start to die after a few minutes. Sudden bleeding in the brain also can cause a stroke if it damages brain cells, which occurs when too much plaque clogs the brain’s blood vessels. About 80 percent of all strokes are ischemic. Hemorrhagic is another type of stroke, which occurs when a blood vessel in the brain breaks or ruptures. It results in blood seeping into the brain tissue, causing damage to the brain cells. The most common causes of hemorrhagic stroke are high blood pressure and brain aneurysms. Alonso said a lot of people are walking around and don’t know they can be a strong candidate for a stroke. “It’s a matter of placing their finger on their hand and listening to your pulse,” he said. “It can save your life.”
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Liriano. Despite her charitable efforts and talent in couponing, Liriano faces steep prices at $2 per newspaper when she needs several newspapers to gather enough coupons to turn a profit and amassing items to donate. She is looking for assistance in the form of coupon donations. Anyone able to donate their coupons cut from a variety of newspapers or paid tabloids are encouraged to contact Liriano at maryselas.coupons@gmail.com.
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Miami Lakes cousins launch T-Rex Web startup By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker staff T-Rex Web, a Miami Lakesbased internet marketing company, has a slogan that reads: “T-Rex is ancient. Your business is not.” The words unfurl under a bright green origami T-Rex, and in this simple, yet eye-catching design, lies the heart of Andrew Bonilla’s and Daniel Rodriguez’s start-up company. Using a long extinct dinosaur fashioned out of a paper art that originated in the 15th century would seem like a risky image to associate with a forward-thinking and innovative company for most, but Bonilla said he liked how something considered ancient could be made into a sleek and memorable design. He considers the image his way of showing that T-Rex Web could transport anything to the 21st century with ease. “There is no client to small or too big for T-Rex Web,” said Bonilla. “We can give any business a facelift for their online pres-
ence and create success for them. This is what sets us apart. We care about our client’s success because a client’s success is our own.” For T-Rex Web, work with clients usually begins with the development of a website and web presence. However, the business partners considers themselves more of a jack of all trades related to internet marketing as reflected by their varied work. They have not only designed websites, but also branded companies, set up marketing campaigns, generated traffic to both websites and social media platforms, created online content with search engine optimization in mind, and produced high-quality photography and videography captured on state-ofthe-art drones. For Bonilla and Rodriguez, this is only the beginning. T-Rex Web incorporated in 2014 and recently celebrated its first anniversary. Despite the short time since its inception, T-Rex Web has amassed a loyal client base and has found a niche in real
estate marketing and web design including drone-captured photography of aerial views across serene oceans. Rodriguez, a former aviation technician in the military, had returned home following three years abroad and found himself adrift while he studied Liberal Arts and worked at a restaurant. When Rodriguez’s cousin, Bonilla, suggested they launch an internet marketing company together, Rodriguez quit his job the next day. Bonilla had just enough funds from his time as a musician and DJ to incorporate the business and pay
for start-up costs. Since then TRex web has worked with a number of companies locally and abroad to deliver the best in internet marketing. “We work with so many different types of clients to establish the best foundation and continued maintenance for success,” said Bonilla. Rodriguez and Bonilla, both in their mid-twenties, only momentarily showed their age amidst the focused industry shop talk when asked about why they selected Miami Lakes for the home of their growing business.
“The views,” said Rodriguez simply. “This window right here, overlooking the park, is a big reason why we chose Miami Lakes.” “And the cows,” interjected Bonilla. “Mostly the cows,” they laughed in unison. “Truly, we chose Miami Lakes because it’s our home,” said Bonilla. “We were raised here, went to school here, we know this area like the back of our hands and what better place to start than here?” For more information on T-Rex Web, visit www.trexweb.net or call 786-536-6891.
Bovo, Garcia host Family Movie Night on October 2 Miami-Dade County Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr., and State Senator Rene Garcia are inviting the community to Family Movie Night, presenting “Disney’s Descendants,” Friday, October 2, at Dade Christian School, 6601 N.W. 167 Street. The entertainment portion of the event starts at 6 p.m. with
music, a magic show and tons of games, followed by the movie. The famous food trucks will be on hand and other refreshments will be available for purchase. Participants are asked to bring their chairs and blankets. For more information, call 305822-7690.
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News and Notes from the Town of Miami Lakes Miami Lakes holds ceremony Volunteers needed for Halloween event Lakes Youth Activities to commemorate September TaskMiami Force is seeking high school volunteers for the annual 11 at Veteran’s Memorial Halloween event, Nightmare on Miami Lakes Mayor Michael Pizzi hosted a commemorative event on Friday, September 11, in front of the Veteran’s Memorial at Town Hall. The event began at 8:46 a.m., the same time the first place crashed into the World Trade Center. Pastor Bert Leon of the Palm Springs North Baptist Church led attendees in prayer and took a moment of silence to honor and remember all of the victims of September 11, 2001.
Vice Mayor Manny Cid, members of the Town’s Police Department and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue stations in Miami Lakes, as well as Town staff were present. “It was a moving occasion honoring not only those who lost their lives, but also those who continue to serve,” said Pizzi. “The large number of firefighters and police officers who attended were very much appreciated and I was happy to see our Town united in support of our first responders.”
Montrose, a free event scheduled for Halloween Saturday, October 31, at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. For more information on the event, or to learn about earning volunteer hours for high school graduation, contact Leisure Services manager Katya Lysak at lysakk@miamilakes-fl.gov. Additional volunteer opportunities can be found on the Town’s website, www.miamilakes-fl.gov, under the Community Services tab.
Annual Senior Games start with domino tourney Oct. 16 at Roberto Alonso Center
MIAMI LAKES AREA police and firefighters join Town staff and residents during a commemoration of the lives lost during the September 11, 2001 attacks.
Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee announced the 10th annual Senior Games will launch with a Domino tournament for seniors, 50 and up, at 5 p.m. on Friday, October 16, at Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue. Future games include: Canasta tournament on January 15. Softball game on February 10, Track and Field events on April 9, Bridge tournament on June 6, and a Basketball game on August 27.
Senior Games participants will receive a snazzy t-shirt and medals will be awarded to winners in each age division for the male and female groups. Check for future game times and locations by visiting www.miamilakes-fl.gov/calendar. For more information, contact Special Events and Committees coordinator Clarisell De Cardenas at decardenasc@miamilakes-fl. gov, or 305-364-6100.
‘Hook a Kid on Golf’ program planned for Shula’s Golf Club Hook a Kid on Golf promises to be a “hole-in-one” for Miami Lakes residents. The six-week program is aimed at introducing the basics of golf while teaching the etiquette of the game to children between 7-12 years of age. The program is set to start in late October at Shula’s Golf Club and requires a one-time $20 registration fee. Hook a Kid on Golf, a program introduced by the National Alliance for Youth Sports, strives
to provide communities with a comprehensive youth golf program that eliminates all the obstacles that discourage youngsters from learning and continuing to play golf, while instilling in them an understanding of golf’s rules, etiquette and history. For more information, contact Recreation Programs specialist Jeremy Bajdaun at bajdaun@ miamilakes-fl.gov, or 305-6989308, or visit www.miamilakesfl.gov/parkres.
State of the Town address scheduled for October 21 Mayor Michael Pizzi will deliver the annual State of the Town address on Wednesday, October 21, at Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street. A reception will be held from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. with the address in Council Chambers beginning at 7:15 p.m. The Mayor will highlight prior-
ities for the upcoming year and accomplishments during the past year. All residents are invited to attend. Civic leaders, elected officials, volunteers and distinguished members of the community are expected to participate. The meeting will be available for live viewing by visiting www.miamilakes-fl.gov/meetings.
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News and Notes from the Town of Miami Lakes Annual Halloween Social for Just Run® & Start Smart programs available Miami Lakes’ popular youth through 14. The program is held ents work one-on-one with their seniors scheduled for Oct. 24 programs, Just Run® and Start every Tuesday and Thursday from children while teaching them the Smart are back for the fall and still 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. and runs through April. basics of sports like throwing, at Roberto Alonso Center have spots available. Both proThe Start Smart Sports catching, kicking and batting. Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee is hosting the annual Halloween Senior Social from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, 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. No reservations are necessary to attend but entry will be provided on a first come, first served
basis. Seniors in need of transportation 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, attendees can sign up to have firemen visit their home to check existing detectors and install new ones if need be. 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.
Grand Marshall nominations due by Friday, October 16 Miami Lakes is inviting the community to nominate a deserving individual to be the Grand Marshall of the 36th annual Veteran’s Day Parade to be held on Sunday, November 8. Nominations are due by Friday, October 16, and should be submitted via email to decardenasc@ miamilakes-fl.gov. Selection of the Grand Marshall will be determined by the Town’s Veterans Committee. Criteria for the selection includes: • An individual who is in good
standing in the community. • Someone who has displayed outstanding service, pride and commitment to the community, county, state and/or country. • Be able to carry out the function of the Grand Marshall for the parade. • Proof of Honorable Service in the Armed Forces. For the nomination form and/or more information, contact Special Events and Committees coordinator Clarisell De Cardenas at decardenasc@miamilakes-fl.gov, or 305-364-6100.
Neighborhood Improvement Committee hosts forum Oct. 15 Miami Lakes Neighborhood Improvement Committee (NIC) will host a Community Forum at 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 15, inside Council Chambers at Government Center, 6601 Main Street. The meeting will include a recap of the Town’s Transportation Summit that took place on July 31. Possible traffic solutions will be presented, and a Complete Streets update will also be provided. The mission of the Neighborhood Improvement
Committee is to recommend, promote, and create projects and activities that will beautify and improve all neighborhoods in a collaborative and comprehensive manner. The NIC also promotes efforts that encourage a physically active, sustainable, and engaged Miami Lakes community. For more information, contact Special Events and Committees coordinator Clarisell De Cardenas at decardenasc@miamilakes-fl. gov, or 305-364-6100.
Town seeks candidates to serve on Manager’s Investment Committee Miami Lakes is seeking qualified residents to participate as committee members for the Town Manager’s Investment Committee. Qualifications include educational and career experience in finance, financial analysis and investing sufficient to allow the
participant to complement Town management in overseeing the investing of Town funds. Interested applicants should address their curriculum by October 30 to Town Manager Alex Rey via email at reya@miamilakes-fl.gov.
grams are held at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. The Just Run® Miami Lakes program, in its 6th year, is a free, fun program that promotes fitness, healthy eating, good citizenship and pride in accomplishment. The program is open to elementary and middle school students, ages 5
Development program, developed by the National Alliance for Youth Sports, aims to help prepare children, ages 3-5, for organized youth sports by using safe and fun equipment while development basic motor skills. The second session of the 6week program runs from October 14 to December 2, and helps par-
Classes are held for six consecutive Wednesdays from 3:30 t 4:30 p.m. and parents must attend each session with their child. For more information about the Town’s recreation programming, contact Recreation Programs coordinator Kristina Labossiere at LabossiereK@miamilakes-fl.gov, or 305-698-9308.
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:
Cultural Affairs Committee Meeting Thursday, October 1, 7:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Town Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 6, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Youth Activities Task Force Meeting Wednesday, October 7, 7:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Education Advisory Board Meeting Thursday, October 8, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. 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. Public Safety Committee Meeting Tuesday, October 27, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. In accordance with the provisions of F. S. Section 286.0105, should any person seek to appeal any decision made by the Council with respect to any matter considered at these meetings, such person will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made; which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommodation to participate in the proceedings should call Town Hall at (305) 364-6100, no later than (2) days prior to the proceeding for assistance. Please be advised that two or more Councilmembers may be in attendance at the above events/meetings. This Notice dated September 25, 2015 at Miami Lakes, Fl. Gina Inguanzo, Town Clerk
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Mayor Michael Pizzi speaks to M.L. Chamber on Oct. 14 Miami Lakes Mayor Michael Pizzi is the guest speaker for the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce’s general membership luncheon meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 14, at Don Shula’s Hotel. 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.) A two-term Mayor of Miami Lakes, Pizzi was the first town official elected without opposition during the town’s first general election and has served on the Council since its inception. An attorney by trade, Pizzi was first in his class at the University of Miami Law School where he served on the Law Review. He subsequently worked as a Law
MAYOR MICHAEL PIZZI Clerk to a Federal Judge before becoming a labor and employment lawyer, then a criminal defense attorney and eventually a municipal lawyer who has served as city attorney and deputy city attorney for municipalities. The father of two grown children, Pizzi has lived in Miami Lakes for 20 years. For more information on the event, contact Marta Diaz at 305556-2212, or email her at mdiaz@miamilakeschamber.com.
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Corey for St. Jude event earns $55K for St. Jude Children’s Hospital Shula’s Golf Club hosted the 13th annual Corey for St. Jude Benefit Golf Tournament on Monday, September 14, to benefit the St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Since the event’s inception, over $520,00 has been raised for the children of St. Jude. 2015 alone saw $55,000 in donations and silent auctions. Corey Sticco, son of Shula’s Golf Club superintendent, Tim Sticco, was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 1997 at the age of 7. His parents, Tim and Dana, searched for the top surgeons in the world to secure the best outcome for their son which led them to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Corey has had two brain surgeries, numerous eye surgeries, been revived from death, been a paraplegic, had chemotherapy, radiation and many cutting edge treatments to ensure and enhance his life. Corey is now 24 and cancer free. He is confined to a wheelchair, has use of only his right arm and is accompanied by his service dog, Nutmeg. Despite all of his challenges, Corey smiles every day and is the first to express his love and gratitude for the people in
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MLCC’s UCC Women sponsor Elite Repeat Boutique on Oct. 10 A unique shopping experience will take place at the Miami Lakes Congregational Church, 6701 Miami Lakeway South, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 10. The MLCC’s women’s organization invited the community to the Elite Repeat Boutique, a one-day shopping event that offers the opportunity to purchase fashionable clothing and accessories at a reasonable cost. Shoppers can browse the individual boutiques set up within the church that offer gently used and
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M.L. Lions Club presents new Big T Trophy to HML The Miami Lakes Lions Club presented the new Big T Trophy to Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High following the Trojans 24-0 win over football rival Hialeah High in the annual game at Milander Stadium. Since 1972, the two schools have been competing each year for the Big T Trophy and given to the winner in the neighborhood rivalry that has seen some close games. The Miami Lakes Lion Club has been a sponsor of the Big T Trophy game for five decades. Named for the Trojans and Thoroughbreds, the Big T Trophy was first awarded in 1972 under the joint sponsorship of the Palm Springs and Miami Lakes Lion Clubs. The trophy traveled between schools, but spent most of its time at HML, so in 1981 the trophy was retired and placed on permanent display at the school. By 1982, the Palm Springs Lions Club had disbanded and the Miami Lakes Lions Club contin-
Michelle Obama honors 5 Miami Lakes area schools American, Barbara Goleman and Hialeah Miami Lakes senior high schools were among 22 Miami-Dade schools that were recognized by First Lady Michelle Obama’s program to promote youth physical activities that is also aimed at increasing academic performance. Miami Lakes and Country Club middle schools were also recognized by Obama’s third generation initiative named “Let’s Move! Active Schools.” Last week, Miami-Dade Public Schools Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho announced the schools’ accomplishment for the National Award, and that his region had more schools to receive the recognition than any other large urban district in the United States. The program, which was launched earlier this year, mobilizes physical education teachers, classroom teachers, parents, administrators, and staff to be “school champions.” According the Carvalho, the schools were encouraged to sign up at www.LetsMoveSchools. org, where they were guided through a simple, six-step process to evaluate, activate, and celebrate their successes. Miami-Dade County Public Schools was the first large urban school district to have 100 percent of its schools registered, Carvalho said. The Let’s Move! Active Schools National Award is the top physical activities and physical education distinction for K-12 schools.
ued the tradition on its own. After another 10-year run, the second Big T Trophy was retired to the HML trophy case in 1991. It was joined by the third Big T Trophy in 2001. In 2002, then-Miami Lakes Lions Club president Carl Franklin and charter member Charlie Pinkerton presented HML athletic director Michael Colby with a check for $442 to pay for a new Big T Trophy. Mike Newcomb Jr., the current president of the Miami Lakes Lion Club, said a new trophy was needed because the old one ran out of plaques displaying the score for each game. His group presented the trophy to both teams before kickoff and congratulated HML on its victory.
HIALEAH MIAMI LAKES players Malik Burns, Issiah Small and Brandon Murillo receive the new Big T Trophy after beating Hialeah High 24-0. The donation was made by Miami Lakes Lions Club members Mike Newcomb Sr., Pat Wickett, Colleen Pinkerton, Dottie Seipp, Betty Newcomb, Sharon Franklin, Blanca Hernandez, Alex Hernandez, and club president Mike Newcomb Jr.
Perla Hantman nominated for Urban Educator honor Miami-Dade Public School Board Chairwoman and Miami Lakes resident Perla Tabares Hantman last week was nominated as Urban Educator of the Year by the Council of the Great City Schools. Each finalist is being recognized for outstanding contributions in improving urban education. Hantman was chosen as a finalist for the accolade for epitomizing leadership and characteristics that demonstrate her compassion, concern and commitment to students who attend public schools in Miami-Dade County. The winners will be announced on October 8 during the Council of the Great City Schools’ 59th Annual Fall Conference in Long Beach, California.
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Selah Skin Studio celebrates second anniversary with full month of events at Windmill Gate store By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker staff Upon entering Selah Skin Studio in Miami Lakes, a sweet aroma coupled with soothing music immediately sets the stage for serenity. The center's owner, Cristina Zamorano, is celebrating the center’s second anniversary in October with events all throughout the month kicking off with a celebration on Saturday, October 3, with Bellini cocktails, raffles and more. On Monday, October 5 the center will be holding thermography screenings for detection of breast cancer, and on Wednesday, October 14, a Celebrate Life event
will be held for current clients that are cancer survivors. The studio is located at 16415 N.W. 67 Avenue in the Windmill Gate Shopping Center. Selah Skin Studio approaches skin care and wellness holistically with all natural ingredients, organic whenever possible, and starting from the inside out. Personalized consultations run the gamut from stress levels to nutrition. Some of the services offered are detox body masks, custom tailored massages, detox infrared blanket wrap, diamond dermabrasion, facials, peels, and makeup workshops. Additionally a membership is available for customized skin
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“We care about doing the right thing by our clients,” said Zamorano. “We have clients that we ask about their children or their grandparents, it’s that sort of relationship.” Seeking not only to do well by her clients, Zamorano is also active in offering perks to local teachers and getting involved with charitable organizations. Selah Skin Studio is a drop off location for Shoes for Streets, a charity that take sneakers to the homeless in the Downtown Miami Area. She is currently collaborating with the Breanna Vergara Foundation and hopes to continue working with organizations doing good in the community. To Zamorano, the opportunity to open Selah Skin Studio was a marriage of two passions, one of finding fulfillment in her work and pursuing the call on her life to help others. “When charities come in and ask ‘can I’ I pretty much stop them right there and say yes,” said Zamorano. “Selah is a profitable business, of course, but we are very much about helping others. The heart of this company is most
CRISTINA ZAMORANO important to me.” As for future ambitions, Zamorano is staying humble. She entertains the idea of expanding to a second location one day but for now, her efforts are on creating the greatest skin care center she can make. For the time being, the studio buzzes with traffic, mostly that of word-of-mouth, further cementing Selah Skin Studio as a go-to place in the Miami Lakes community. For more information on Selah Skin Studio, call 786-391-2364 or visit www.selahskinstudio.com.
Miami Lakes Zonta Club’s annual Fall Flea Market set for November 7 The Zonta Club of Miami Lakes is currently accepting vendors for its Annual Fall Flea Market scheduled for November 7. Vendors, large and small, are invited to participate in this annual event. Take advantage of this
opportunity to clean out garages and closets and turn treasures, hobbies, and home business items into cash. The annual event will be held Saturday, November 7, rain or shine, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The
flea market will be conveniently located in the parking lot on the southwest corner of Main Street and Ludlum Road (bordering New Barn Road). Vendors can reserve two parking spaces for only $35. Proceeds from the Flea Market will assist the Zonta Club of Miami Lakes in supporting the advancement of women and girls locally and globally. Those interested may reserve a space, or find out more information, by visiting the Zonta Club of Miami Lakes website at www.zontamiamilakes.org. Vendors can reserve their spaces in the flea market by conveniently paying for their spots via Pay Pal on the website. Vendors must bring their own tables, chairs, and any other needed supplies. The Zonta Club of Miami Lakes has arranged for the free pick up of any unsold and unwanted items as donations to the Lotus House charity at the end of the event. The Zonta Club of Miami Lakes Annual Flea Market is hosted by the Graham Companies. The club is a member of Zonta International, a worldwide service organization of executives in business and professionals working together to advance the status of women. The Zonta Club of Miami Lakes supports local charities in Miami-Dade County.
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BBHarts Enrichment Center opens in P. S. North By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker staff BBHarts, a new addition to the Palm Springs North (PSN) community at 17601 N.W. 78 Avenue #102, next to the PSN library branch, is an enrichment concept founded by Miriam DeFranco. Students attend BBHarts to engage in purposeful activities and discover their talents while learning core values. DeFranco was an educator for 20 years in Miami-Dade County Public and Charter schools prior to founding BBHarts, and it was her experience as an educator that opened the path to creating a pur-
poseful and creative enrichment center. BBHarts first ran as a pilot program at Mater Gardens Academy for two years and encountered positive support and reviews leading to the stand-alone opening of the center last month. The after-school enrichment program is for children as young as age 4 up until age 12. BBHarts also hosts a performing arts academy for children and adults where children can participate in productions and parents can take free salsa lessons on Friday nights. BBHarts’ enrichment program runs after-school as early as 2 to 6
p.m. and the performing arts academy runs from 4:15 to 9 p.m. The performing academy also participates in Disney dance events for students to compete in. The academy aims to develop talents in the arts such as music, dance, theater and visual arts. Enrichment center and academy programs differ in curriculum, however both strive to teach core values. Within the enrichment program is the Hart-2-Hart Curriculum, Talent Discovery Curriculum, and Mini-Business Curriculum, each with its own facets of learning that focus on delivering a message of purpose.
In addition to the programs offered, BBHarts offers tutoring for all subjects and ages and allot time for homework prior to activities. Assistant Artistic director of BBHarts, Sara Valera, is enthusiastic about BBHarts and what it offers to children of all ages. “What I like most about what I do is seeing a child who said they couldn’t do something, or was too shy or convinced that they were
unfit for something, flourish before my eyes!” said Valera. “It’s the most rewarding thing to hear them say ‘because of you, I didn’t give up’.” Parents interested in the programs offered can register for class in person at the center or online at www.bbharts.com. Students from all areas and zip codes are welcome to participate. Fees vary per program curriculum.
Veterans Committee seeks donations for 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 plans October events 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. Reading Ready Bilingual Toddler Storytime: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month Bilingual stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For ages 18 months to 3 years old at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 8. Paws to Read – Certified therapy dogs listen to children read aloud which can help with reading skills. Session meets at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 10.
Sugar Skulls and Hispanic Stories – Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a special story time for the family performed by the Miami Children’s Museum. Participants will decorate their very own sugar skull to take home. Made possible by the Town of Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board at 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 10. 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 Tuesdays, October 6 and 27. Gamer Truck – Enjoy a game truck trailer with four widescreen high-def TV’s covering the walls in front of custom stadium seats with built-in vibration motors synched to the on-screen action
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the Town of Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13. 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 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31. Latin Cooking with Raquel Roque – Enjoy some delightful examples of Latin cooking from author Raquel Roque’s cookbook, “Cocina Latina: El savor del mundo latino.” Meets are 3 p.m.
on Saturday, October 3. 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.
JetStream Federal hosts 100 youth during Marlins’ SAFEE Aviation Day JetStream Federal Credit Union hit a “Grand Slam” in midSeptember by sponsoring 100 underprivileged youth to attend a Miami Marlins baseball game. The Marlins hosted a SAFEE Aviation Day at the ballpark not only to bring local youth to a game, but also to showcase the key element of SAFEE Aviation’s mission - “Building Runways for Today’s Future!” SAFEE is a program which focuses on empowering youth to seek out careers in the field of Aviation. The youth work with the STEM program (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) which demonstrates how they can use what they learn in school in the real world. This summer, SAFEE partnered
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Quintin Valiente joins Laker staff to handle marketing/advertising sales By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker staff The Miami Laker has welcomed its newest staff member, Marketing and Advertising Representative, Quintin Valiente. Born in Havana and raised in South Florida, Valiente has always had a knack for technology. His curiosity as a child, which has stayed with him as an adult, led him to take apart and rebuild computers. As time passed, Valiente still tinkered with gadgets but found a new passion on his screen rather than in his hard drive, that of design, marketing, social media and the psychology of advertising. During Valiente’s time as a student at FIU pursuing a bachelor’s in Psychology and a minor in Business, he acquired the position of Social Media Wall operator at the Miami Open, formerly known as the Sony Ericsson Open. Prior to his position at the Miami Open, he had a managerial marketing role at a tennis retail chain which he cites as the experience that cemented his working knowledge. “Joining The Miami Laker is an amazing opportunity to do some-
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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:
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Cultural Affairs Com. October 1 Town Council Meeting October 6 Youth Activities T. F. October 7 Education Adv. Board October 8 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
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OLL runners sweep cross country meet Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy raises funds for its athletic programs Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School hosted its 2nd annual Cross Country Invitational on September 14 at Amelia Earhart Park in Hialeah. Twelve schools from the All Catholic Conference participated in the races which included a 1.5 mile race for the boys and girls in the Junior Varsity division, and 2
miles for the boys and girls in the Varsity division. The OLL Cheetahs performed well with seven runners who finished in the top 25 of their respective races, including a sweep in the boys and girls Varsity divisions with Michael Sanchez and Danielle Martinez placing first overall.
Sanchez, a 7th grader, finished the 2-mile course in 13:03 while Martinez, also a 7th grader, finished in 14:00. The OLL JV boys, JV girls, and Varsity girl’s teams finished in 5th place overall, and the Varsity boy’s team finished in 3rd place overall.
On Wednesday, October 7, Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy’s Athletic Program will be hosting a fundraising event at Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza and Ben & Jerry’s located within the Royal Oaks Plaza in Miami Lakes. The MAST PTSA is raising money for the athletic rogram to purchase new uniforms and equipment. The athletic program was ranked 28th overall in MiamiDade County last school year and is looking to improve their stand-
ings for the 2015-2016 school year. The PTSA is asking the community to join them for dinner at Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza and for some delicious dessert at Ben & Jerry’s where a portion of the night’s sales will go toward the program. The athletic program is also looking for sponsors. Individuals and companies interested in sponsorship may contact Jonathan Milian at 305-557-5931.
OUR LADY OF THE LAKES’ cross country team includes (from left) coach German Garcia, David Espinosa, Joshua Kunkel, Daphney Lagoue, Sayaniz Zaldivar, Michael Sanchez, Danielle Martinez, and coach Astrid Segredo. (Not pictured: Sofia Mendez.)
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Catholic Hospice’s Swinging Fore golf tourney set for Oct. 9 at Shula’s The 19th annual Swinging Fore Charity Golf Tournament, which benefits Catholic Hospice based in Miami Lakes, has been scheduled for Friday, October 9, at Shula’s Golf Club’s Senator Course. Monies raised from the tournament help Catholic Hospice provide treatment to patients who are unable to afford services. Funds also help grant patients final wishes through the organization’s
Wishes Granted program, provide pet assistance through the Pet Peace of Mind program, and send grieving children to a weekendlong bereavement camp held twice each year. A new element has been added to the tourney this year, the Robert Alt Virtual Golf Experience, a new VIP area for non-golfers who wish to spend the day networking on the course in an air conditioned tent
complete with lounges, lunch, bar, domino tournament, virtual golf tournament and more. Golfers and non-golfers interested in participating in this year’s tournament activities, along with prospective sponsors, are asked to contact Community Development and Events coordinator Jossie Aguirre at JAguirre@catholichospice.org. or Jossie.Aguirre@chsfla.com.
Team Shula coach Anthony Mainella named quarterly MVP at Shula’s Athletic Club
Shula’s Golf Club hosts ‘Nine and Wine’ on Senator Course October 15
TEAM SHULA Health and Fitness coach Anthony Mainella (center) was recently named Most Valuable Player for the quarter for his leadership in helping whipping his team in shape and delivering stellar performances. Mainella is joined by members of his team to celebrate his accomplishment.
Voice of Love 5K Walk/Run at Amelia Earhart on Dec. 5 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 includ-
ing $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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Shula’s Golf Club is hosting Nine and Wine, a unique par 3 nine hole scramble at the Senator Course on Thursday, October 15, with tee time set for 5 p.m. Wine and bites will follow the scramble at the Shula’s Steak House Veranda. The event is $45 per person and includes carts, green fees, wine and appetizers. Registration for the event is on a first come first serve basis. Space is limited. The event is open to all golfers with teams of two to four, depending on the amount of golfers registered. Prizes will be awarded to the first and second place teams. To register and for more information, contact Dave Gergely at 305-820-8097 or at Dave. Gergely@GrahamHospitality.com.
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Two MLEC students honored by Cong. Mario Diaz-Balart
CONG. MARIO DIAZ-BALART mailed congratulatory letters to Miami Lakes Educational Center students Nathalie Mirena (left, front) and Stephanie Brito (right) congratulating them on their recent accolades. Brito was honored as the Top Female Student at M.I.T. this past summer and Mirena was awarded Best New Video and Best News Coverage at the University of Miami’s journalism program. She is now entered in the Dow Jones Competition for Journalism Excellence. The students were joined by Journalism Department chair Neyda Borges (left) and principal James Parker.
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HML launches Digital Media, Entrepreneurship magnets By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker staff When Eric Acosta, principal of Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High School (HML), told his faculty he wanted to introduce new programs to the school, entrepreneurship teacher Ted Dinicola jumped on
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The magnet program, diverging into two tracks in Digital Media and Entrepreneurship, offers students a hierarchy of courses, each more focused on a specific facet of the business industry. The magnet also encourages certification in programs such as dreamweaver, photoshop, and illustrator, programs typically upwards of hundreds of dollars, all available to students free of charge. Dinicola currently leads four foundational entrepreneurship classes, two management classes, and one ownership class, the latter of which has partnered with a New York based company, Virtual Enterprise Inc. (VEI) that has awarded grants to the school’s magnet for furniture. “The idea is that this is not a classroom,” said Dinicola. “It is a corporation. Students are expected to create and plan their business idea, present it, and then compete with other schools in Florida.” Dinicola’s class will be awarded virtual seed money to launch their business, worth $200,000, and they will operate within a $600 million dollar economy. Each student is assigned a different department, such as Human Resources, Marketing, Administration, or Finance, and will proceed to fill the demands of the roles they have interviewed for. Each department consists of a manager and workers. “They will have an idea of how business works,” said Dinicola. “They won’t be surprised when they leave school and come face to face with the real world, they will have already been prepared for it. Kids initially have no concept that they can start a business, but they absolutely can. Currently they are in the beginning phase of creating a product.” Dinicola’s structured classroom bears a striking resemblance to an office space, whereas, just a few steps away is Salem’s Digital Media classroom, an area of students scattered across the curvy conference tables and some sitting on the floor. “I encourage the kids to find a creative space,” said Salem. The magnet’s Digital Media track is a project-based learning curriculum that includes in-depth teaching on a variety of software systems, many of which students will interact with in future occupa-
tions. The program also delves into social media coordination and usage, content creation, branding, marketing, and design. Salem, class of 2010 from HML, is a self-taught coder and happily shares her classroom with her former high school teacher and mentor, Dinicola. “Any time I spoke about an influential person in my life, it was Dinicola,” said Salem. “I wasn’t necessarily a bad student, I graduated with a high GPA but I was unfocused. I got involved with DECA while attending here under the supervision of Dinicola, and was the first person in the school’s history to attend competition at states and win. That’s where I found my love of business. I am very high energy but Dinicola helped me calm down and focus and I’m very grateful for him.” Many of the teachers from Salem’s time as a student remain a part of the school’s faculty, but the school has experienced a lot of change. DECA, for example, went from having four students in 2008 to over 200 this school year. This student investment and eagerness was a motivating factor to supply new programs. “I think society’s expectations have changed a bit, and also what the clubs and programs at HML offer have changed,” said Salem. “Before a student would show up and not do much but students now are having lunch meetings and using google drive for club notetaking! They don’t play around! The school culture has changed tremendously. I wish I could have attended HML as a student the way it is now.” Both Dinicola and Salem sing praises of school principal, Eric Acosta, for his determination to cultivate a culture of excitement, learning and school spirit. “We call him ‘Mister Let’s Make It Happen’ because if we need computers, they’re here, if we have an idea for something he is on board,” said Salem of Acosta. “He is so supportive and it’s nice to feel that you can talk to your administrator. He allows us the freedom to teach in a way to reach our students.” The addition of the school’s magnet has invigorated students and teachers alike to look forward to bigger and better things taking place at HML.
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Intensity Dancers’ Studio adds after school program By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker staff Intensity Dancers’ Studio celebrates its 13th anniversary, renovations to the Miami Lakes studio, the addition of an after school program and a brand new location in Miramar. The instructors at the studio are eagerly ushering in the new season which began on August 3. Renovations to the Miami Lakes studio included tearing down the inner walls of the lobby to make a more inviting space for the dancers and their parents. Other changes within the studio included the repurposing of a former prop room into a new “quiet space� where dancers can participate in the new after school home-
work program. The studio’s new after school program was created to alleviate the burden on parents in allotting specific time for homework completion for their children and for those dancers that may have difficulty getting to the studio after school without a designated driver. The new program solves both problems in offering a bus route with stops at local schools, such as Bob Graham Education Center, and upon arrival to the studio, the dancers complete their homework with the help of tutors and eat a snack before beginning their dance class. Once parents are ready to pick up their children after dance class the students have completed their homework and their dance
practice for the day. As the final cherry on top to all the big changes at the studio is the addition of another location in Miramar at the Miramar Square Shopping Plaza, 12164 Miramar Parkway, Miramar, FL 33025. The new 3,500 square-foot location
houses three classrooms and a homework room for the after school program which is also offered at the new location. Some of the dance styles offered at both locations are ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, jazz funk, contemporary, acrobatics, belly danc-
ing and stretch leaps and turns. Open registration for the program is Monday, October 19 through Friday, October 30. For more information call 786-3137600 or email info@intensitydancersstudio.com.
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Beatriz Sears joins MLEC staff as vice principal By Daniel Saiz Special to The Miami Laker Teachers wear many hats. They share knowledge and life lessons. They are disciplinarians, coaches, mentors and friends. Lifelong educators, the type that turn an obstacle into a lesson or help a student see that a perceived failure is only an opportunity to be better, are hard to come by. This is exactly the type of person that Beatriz Sears, the newest member of the Miami Lakes Educational Center (MLEC) family as Vice Principal, has aspired to be. Sears’ love of education resulted from her mother’s dedication, who as a teacher, taught Spanish for 36 years at Miami Beach Senior High. She explained that even as a young child she would play “teacher” with her younger sisters, imitating their mother. “To me, being an educator is not work at all, it is my passion,” said Sears. “When you are a teacher’s kid, you learn to love school in a different way because you get to see the
inner workings and it becomes a way of life.” While Sears has always considered herself an educator, her years working in education have shown that she is also a proficient administrative staff member. Over her career, Sears has worked in just about every aspect of education. She has held positions as a registrar, a teacher, an activities director and as an assistant principal, giving her insight as to how everything – from schedules to pep rallies – fit together to bring a school together. For the past five years she worked as the assistant principal of Westland Hialeah Senior High. Beginning the 2015-2016 school year, she replaced Dr. Anamaria Lopez Ochoa as Vice Principal at Miami Lakes Educational Center. “MLEC is like no other school in the district,” said Sears. Sears explained that she was excited about joining MLEC for several reasons, but she especially liked its dual educational purpose.
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Social Studies Department Chair. Sears believes that through enhancements, she can help MLEC’s programs be better than ever and allow the school to reach new heights. “MLEC is the best kept secret in the North end of the county,” said Sears. “I would like to publicize what we do and make sure that the community members know what we are doing so that we can continue to grow and expand opportunities for our students.” Sears is convinced that publicizing what MLEC does will allow it to continue recruiting great students and continue its legacy. This is one of the many goals she expects to achieve while working at the school. “My goal is to help MLEC become better in every way.”
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Pace High greets newest Spartans with its Freshmen Welcome Week By Rene D. Basulto Special to The Miami Laker Following in a decades-long tradition, freshmen and seniors from Monsignor Edward Pace High School participated in the annual Freshmen school’s Welcome Week. Festivities opened on September 14 with a quick meetand-greet between seniors and their freshmen, followed by the Salt & Light School Mass. In a moving opening lit mostly by candles, seniors and freshmen placed offerings in front of the altar repre-
senting the seven days of creation as the opening passages of the Bible were read aloud. The following day was devoted to the lively and colorful Dress-Up Day. This year, both classes dressed up for Senior/Freshmen Sidekick Day, wearing matching outfits and performing skits on stage. Later in the week, freshmen and seniors competed in the messy Lunch Time Games and freshmen got to know about and sign up for Pace’s numerous clubs and organization at the Club Fair.
As always, the week ended with the Senior/Freshmen Olympics, where representatives from both classes competed in four-legged races, dance-offs, a tug-of-war, and more inside the Pace gym. The Class of 2019 came within one point of winning, the closest any freshmen class had come in eight years. For now, the four-year countdown begins to when this newest group of Spartans will have their own freshmen to welcome to the Pace Family.
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Pace High Drama presents Night of the Living Dead By Antonio Rodriguez Special to The Miami Laker With Monsignor Edward Pace High School’s Drama program marking its fifteenth production under the guidance of Cristina PlaGuzman, lead teacher for the Academy for Visual and Performing Arts-Theatre Program, just what separates this production from its past ones? It’s not simply the heinous story of the dead coming back to life in pursuit of human brains that should entice you to watch the show; it’s the themes that surround it. Perhaps the most psychological show ever put on by Pace Drama, Night of the Living Dead explores
the effects of fear on the human psyche. How does such a traumatic event, that compels the individual to seek survival above anything else, weigh on a person’s shoulders? What kind of desperation is produced when fear is applied to each distinct human being? The beauty is that the answers to these questions are different from person to person. The influence fear holds on us is a daily struggle society faces, making it a relatable story. It’s the most universal emotion felt across civilizations, besides love. While the play’s events make it one of the most unfathomable stories ever
Debate event for high school students planned for Oct. 10 By Stephanie Brito Special to The Miami Laker Junior States of America, a national nonprofit debate organization for high school students, will host an event for high school students on October 10 at the Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Ave., in Royal Oaks Park. The event, the “Miami Lakes One Day Convention,” will include a variety of debates around the theme “Constitution and Conflict in Changing America.” Sample debates include “Resolved, that the Electoral College should be abolished” and “Resolved, that ‘stop and seizures’ are constitutional.” High school students from
across Florida are welcome to attend the event. Admission is $10 per person and the event will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All proceeds with go towards the JSA Scholarship fund for the Southeast State, which includes Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and South Carolina. Attendees will hear from Paradise Afshar, a freelance reporter for The Miami Herald. Afshar has covered different facets of Miami Lakes politics, recently covering the “mayoral battle.” For more information about the convention, contact sbrito@jsa.org or visit states.jsa.org/southeast or twitter.com/sesJSA.
told, the human struggle faced is not. Ironically, it’s what makes it one of the most human stories, Pace Drama has ever told. But the play’s distinction isn’t all just Socrates and Aristotle talk; it’s one that demands an experience to be felt. It’s a show that calls for the most immersion possible. This is a difficult challenge in our day and age, as we more so greatly depend on films, television, and video games, to completely launch us into another world. The problem with these forms of media however, is we know from the start that it cannot be our true reality. This is where theatre has the advantage. The Drama program has the opportunity to present a world the audience can touch. A world that can push back, something a flat screen could never achieve. This allows full immersion and in doing so, those watching can truly believe a worldwide zombie outbreak just happened in the middle of a school cafeteria. Night of the Living Dead isn’t a flat line show, but one that is a living and breathing ecosystem of audience interaction, suspension of disbelief, and a gut-wrenching story that nails the coffin shut on any doubts that what the audience is witnessing is anything less than human truth.
PACE HIGH SCHOOL’S Drama program will have its fall production, Night of the Living Dead, on October 28-30. Night of the Living Dead showings will hit Spartan Boulevard October 18 – 30. Pre-sale tickets are on sale now for $12 and will be sold by all members of the Drama
Club. Tickets at the door are priced at $15. For more information contact Pace Senior High at 305-6237223.
Applications for New Students now available at school office.
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Healthy food truck visits at MLEC once every month
M-D COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS has long offered free breakfast during the school year and more recently free meals in select schools during the summer time. Another addition to MDCPS healthy initiatives is visitation from healthy food trucks that visit schools, such as Miami Lakes Educational Center, once a month with food options such as fruits, vegetables, and lean meats.
Goleman student Deirdre Cardona visits Pratt Institute on summer break By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker staff The Pratt Institute, a New York City based creative hub and college campus, served as the temporary home for Barbara Goleman Senior High junior, Deirdre Cardona during a 4-week pre-college program prior to the start of the 2015-2015 school year. Cardona’s journey to Pratt began in her sophomore year Chemistry class where instead of taking notes, she was distracted by an email from the Institute extending an invitation for a pre-college program. Her paperwork and written letter of recommendation were completed that same day. “I saw it as a gift that fell into my lap,” said Cardona of the spontaneous opportunity. While attending the program Cardona attended four classes: Creative Writing, Foundation Writing, Art History and Portfolio Development. She received college credit for all her classes. The pieces of writing completed during the students’ 4-week stay were published in a school anthology
and were read by the Creative Writing department. Cardona and her classmates also attended cultural events on the weekends, among them the Brooklyn Flea Market, Cardona’s favorite stop. Despite a mix up which led Cardona to the Creative Writing department instead of the Fine Arts department she applied to, following the outcome she cites the mistake as serendipitous. “All the classes were very hands-on and I felt like I was being mentally stimulated,” said Cardona. “I chose to spend my summer at Pratt because I knew that being there would make me a better version of myself. I knew that it would expand my horizons and get out of my comfort zone. It impacted me in the best way imaginable.” The road to Pratt is one that already shows Cardona’s motivation and is perhaps foreshadowing of a future of success. “You have to be independent and want things for yourself,” said Cardona. “I took it upon myself to research and subscribe to pro-
DEIRDRE CARDONA grams like these, had I not, I wouldn’t have been able to attend this summer.” Cardona’s short stay at Pratt has left her hungering for more time with the group of people she calls “some of the brightest minds” she’s ever met. She will be applying to the Pratt Institute following her time at Goleman.
Thursday Night Shootouts continue at Shula’s Golf Club Shula’s Golf Club is hosting a “Thursday Night Shootout” every Thursday at 5 p.m. until November 5. The shootout takes place on Shula’s Senator Course at the golf club, located at 7601 Miami Lakes Drive and is open to anyone with an established handicap or GHIN number. The event is $15 per person and covers carts and green fees and for those interested in the weekly cash prize pot can donate $10 for a chance to win it all. There is also an option for team skins at $5. Cash prizes will be
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awarded weekly and the prize amount will be determined by how many teams are participating. After golfing, refreshments are available at the Hotel Indigo Bar. Each Thursday, a shotgun start kicks off the 9-hole, 2 person scramble. Participants can bring their own partner or be paired with another participant. To register, participants may contact Dave Gergely beginning Monday on the week they wish to play by calling 305-820-8097 or email dave. sports@donshulahotel.com.
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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
Faith Is The Victory Fellowship
Telephone: 954-435-1313 www.faithisthevictoryfellowship.com Sunday Service.....................10:30 AM (Cobb Theaters – 6711 Main Street) Theatre 17
Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church 15801 N.W. 67 Avenue Telephone: 305-558-2202 Sunday services in English 9:30, 11 AM and 5:30 PM Sunday services in Spanish 8 AM, 12:45 PM and 7 PM Saturday services 8:30 AM, 5 PM Daily services 7 and 8:30 AM Confessions: Saturdays 3:30 PM
Mother of Our Redeemer Catholic Church 8445 N.W. 186 Street Telephone: 305-829-6141 Daily services (Spanish) 8:30 AM Saturday (English) 5:30 PM Saturdays (Spanish) 7 PM Sundays (English) 8 & 10:30 AM Sundays (Spanish) 9 AM, 12:30 PM, 7 PM 7801 N.W. 178 Street Telephone: 305-558-2032 www.NorthpalmBaptist.org Sunday Bible Study.................9:15 AM Sunday Worship....................10:30 AM Wednesday Service..................7:00 PM
M.L. United Methodist Church 14800 N.W. 67 Avenue Telephone: 305-821-7274 www.miamilakesumc.net Praise Band & Music.............9:40 AM Traditional Worship Service.10:00 AM Alive-Contemporary Service11:30 AM (Child care and children’s/youth Sunday School during both services.)
New Testament Baptist Church The Gathering Place 6601 N.W. 167 Street Telephone: 305-558-4930 Sunday Service..........................11 AM Bible Study ............................9:45 AM Wednesday Bible Study...........7:00 PM Wednesday Youth Group.........7:00 PM
Orthodox Cathedral of Christ The Saviour 16601 N.W. 77 Court Telephone: 305-822-0437 Home of The Orthodox Book Center Sat. Vespers.................................6 PM Sun. Matins............................8:40 AM Sun. Liturgy...............................10 AM Sunday School & Inquirer Classes
Palm Springs United Methodist Church
Iglesia Cristiana Reformada Vida Nueve 5941 N.W. 176 St., Bldg. #5 Telephone: 305-244-9425 www.icrvidanueve.com
The Redeemed Christian Church of God
Telephone 305-558-1060 (Temporary meeting location) Shula’s Hotel (Davis Cup Room) 6842 Main Street, Miami Lakes Sunday Bible Study.................9:30 AM Sunday Worship Service.......10:30 AM Sunday Evening Service..........6:00 PM Wednesday Bible Study...........7:30 PM
Fulfilled Life Church Telephone 786-378-2356 Country Club Middle School 18305 N.W. 75 Place Sunday Service (Eng.)..10:30 AM
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Pilar and Guido Inguanzo celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Pilar and Guido Inguanzo, residents of Miami Lakes, recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a mass at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church officiated by the Reverend Rolando Medina who renewed the couple’s wedding vows. Afterwards, a celebratory brunch was held at Italy Today on Main Street. The couple was joined by family and friends, including their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The couple are natives from Cuba and have lived in the United States since 1961. They met in the U.S. shortly after their arrival and married in 1965. Both are very active in town activities for seniors, participating weekly in art classes, tai-chi, and the dominoes club sponsored by the Town.
North Palm Baptist Church
5700 W. 12 Avenue Telephone: 305-821-3232 Worship Service...................11:00 AM
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Victory Parrish Worship Center 16261 N.W. 57 Avenue Telephone: 786-428-0078 Sunday service....................10:00 AM Tuesday & Thursday..............7:00 PM Friday service.......................11:00 PM
Voice for Jesus Cobb Miami Lakes Theatre #11 6711 Main Street 305-818-0565 Sunday service......................10:00 AM Youth service.........................10:00 AM Children services...................10:45 AM (Nursery provided)
(Editor’s Note: All information provided by individual houses of worship. Confirm service times by telephone.
P. Springs United Methodist hosts Indoor Yard Sale Oct. 2-3 and 9-10 Palm Springs United Methodist Church (PSUMC), located at 5700 W. 12 Avenue in Hialeah, is hosting a Fall Indoor Yard Sale on Fridays and Saturdays October 2-3 and October 9-10 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a variety of items available for sale at bargain prices. Some items to expect are fabrics, craft supplies, clothing, linens, records, videos, toys, baby items, luggage, lamps, pictures, collectables, small furniture, books and holiday decor. Lunch and snacks will be on sale. Money raised is used for church work and missions. For more information call 305-8213232, 305-821-2073 or email at office@palmspringsumc.com.
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For Sale. Mint condition 2BD/2BA, all large tile floors, updated counter and appliances. Screened patio overlooking wide lake. 24 hr. gated community. Walk to pool, club house with full amenities. 2 assigned park spaces in front. Credit report $45. Moors does background check $100. $1,600 month, 1st, last and security.Text date and time of showing w/ agent information. Call Debbie 305-788-5008.
For rent. 1,595 sq. ft., 2-master bedrooms, one on first floor, 2-huge walk-in closets, tile & wood floors, full kitchen appliances, washer/dryer in unit, central a/c, nice fenced in grass area and tiled patio with storage room. $1,700 month, 1st, last and security deposit, $50 credit check, $100 association background check, 24-hour gated & roving security. Call Debbie 305-788-5008.
Condo for sale. 3/2, 1,200 sq. ft., second floor. New kitchen and appliances, tile floors, high ceilings, almost new roof, just painted inside, front window new, full clubhouse facilities, olympic pool, basketball, racquetball and gym. Completely remodeled and walk to shopping centers, bus stops and school. Also close to I75, 826 and Dade and Broward. 24-hour gated and roving security. Low price, fax information for showing.Call Debbie 305-788-5008.
For Rent. 2BD/2BA villa TH. All tiled floors, washer/dryer in unit. Patio w/storage room, Full kitchen granite countertop.Close to pool and guest parking. 24 hour gated community with full amenities, club house, exercise room. $1,700 month, 1st, last and security. Credit report $45. Background check $100. Text date and time of showing w/agent information, company and company telephone. Call Debbie 305-788-5008.
Townhouse has a few upgrades, 3 bedrooms have wood floors, tile in 2 bathrooms. Updated patio in front and in the back. Built 1981 with 1,687 sq. ft. New A/C and compressor. Roof a few years old. Accordian shutters. Formal dining room. Washer/dryer. Parking for 3 cars. 24 hour gated security. Tenants are month to month.Call Debbie 305-7885008.
Single family lakefront home for rent. 1 bedroom, 1 bath, all updated efficiency. Electric, water and garbage, lawn service, Comcast, 24-hour security. Private home credit report by landlord, police report, 2 months pay stub, 2 months bank statements, no Association approval. No smoking, small pet allowed. Call Debbie 305-788-5008.
Beautiful sunsets overlooking tranquil lake in Regal Sound. 4/3, 2, 960 sq. ft., true 2-car gar., spacious kit. wood cabinets, updated counter and breakfast area, lrg. fam. rm., lrg. den can be 5th bdrm., spectacular mstr. bth. w/roman tub overlooking lake, spacious master bedroom with his/hers walk-in closets, exterior protected with hurricane accordian shutters, crown molding, tile and wood floors. Located in prestigious Sunset Lakes community with a 5 star clubhouse. Call Debbie 305-788-5008..
Cute little single family home at an affordable price. 1,328 sq. ft. Tiled floors, full kitchen, dining room. Roof only few years new. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1-car garage. Has a closet can be a 3rd bedroom. 24 hr. security. Club house, Olympic size pool and child play area. Walk to school, school bus pick up inside. Close to I-75 and Dade and Broward. Built in 1987 on an oversize lot. Taxes $1,601. Call Debbie 305-788-
5008.
For rent. 2/2 villa townhouse. All tiled floors, washer/dryer in unit. Patio with storage room, full kitchen with granite counter tops, close to pool and guest parking, 24-hour gated section with full amenities, clubhouse, exercise room. Close to Dade and Broward. $1,700 month 1st, last and security, $50 per couple credit check, association per couple $100 for background check. Call Debbie 305-788-5008.
PSN lake and large salt water pool home. Jetski, waterski, or just fish and relax, perfect for BBQ and watcing the games. 4 bedrooms/2 baths, updated bathroom.Tax roll is wrong, lot is 9,885 sq. ft. overlooking wide lake. Real wood cabinets and granite counter and new top of line appliances. Stove is gas and owned, waterheater and dryer are gas and leased. A large storage room can be 5th bedroom with walk-in closet. Roof and central A/C replaced new after Wilma. All tile floors. EZ to show. Reduced. Very motivated. Reduced. Call Debbie 305-788-5008.
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