Miami Laker 2015 September 4

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The original northwest Miami-Dade community newspaper for the Town of Miami Lakes & surrounding areas Vol. 41 No 17

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MIAMI LAKES, FLORIDA

Erika proved to be a tuneup for rest of Hurricane season

By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker staff The year 2015 marks a decade following the infamous hurricane Katrina, the storm that is remembered as one of the most catastrophic in the U.S. Despite the relative calm in recent years and, thankfully missing all but a rain event from Erika, proper precautions should still be routine as the hurricane season runs through November 30.

The National Hurricane Center, as part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, highlights the main four ways to prepare for a hurricane: Gather information, plan and take action, recover, and resources.

Gathering information entails knowing whether one lives in an evacuation area, assessing risks, and understanding a home’s vulnerabilities to storm surge, flooding and wind. Keeping an emergency contact list is suggested including the names of local emergency management offices, county law enforcement, local hospitals, and local American Red Cross locations, among others.

Homeowners can check their risk analysis online with FEMA’s map portal or with floodsmart.gov portal.

Planning and taking action includes preparing a basic disaster supplies kit, devising emergency

plans and making sure everyone in the home is aware of those plans, pet owners finding options for their pet care, and finding shelter away from home. It is encouraged that families review FEMA’s evacuation guidelines and reviewing the Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) health considerations before, during and after a storm. Also, remember to follow the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) food and water safety guidelines.

Recover refers to recovering from a disaster situation which includes seeking disaster assistance, helping others, health and safety guidelines, and returning home.

Resources include guides from FEMA, FDA, American Red Cross and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). For more information on this list including links, visit the NOAA online at www.nhc.noaa.gov/prepare/ready. php.

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ML Chamber welcomes Beacon Council’s Larry Williams............See Page 2

M. Lakes resident Jeremy Matthews courageous in childhood cancer fight

JEREMY MATTHEWS, 4, a budding pianist, is fighting a courageous battle with Bilateral Retinoblastoma, a rare form of cancer affecting the retina of both eyes. Meanwhile, he performs piano recitals.

(See story on Page 3.)

Lakes area students return to school

Town seeks nominations for Vet’s Parade Grand Marshall 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 6, 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 section includes: • An individual who is in good

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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.

BACK-TO-SCHOOL TIME. Mothers and their students gather for the first day of school at Spanish Lake Elementary which is launching its Cambridge Academy program this year.

(See story and photo on Page 18.)

n Mayor’s suit to claim $3.2 million in legal fees could bankrupt Town of Miami Lakes.......3

n Miami-Dade Commission set to establish two new M. Lakes taxing districts.............5

n Painting With A Twist hosts a Feeding South Florida event on September 10............................9

n Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High revives school’s Drama Program....................22

n Main Street Players pesent The Pot starting September 23 at the Main Street Playhouse........3

n News and Notes of interest from the Town of Miami Lakes.

See pages..........................6 & 7

n Former Dade Christian football player Nick Martinez returns as Head Coach.............16

n Community Calendar, 13, School, sports and church news, 16-24, Classified ads.........24-27

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Beacon Council’s president speaks to Chamber on Sept. 9 Larry K. Williams, president and CEO of the Beacon Council, is the guest speaker for the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce’s general membership luncheon meeting, which is scheduled for Wednesday, September 9 at Don Shula’s Hotel.

Williams is a recognized leader in economic development, bringing more than 20 years of experience in global branding, international trade and finance, public and industrial policy, and administration and management to his role as president and CEO of the Beacon Council.

A consensus-builder and communicator with a background in information technology, aerospace, advanced marketing and start-ups, Williams is responsible for leading and further developing and implementing the strategy of the public-private partnership created in 1985 to attract companies to Miami-Dade County.

Williams began his work at the Beacon Council, one of 36 accredited economic development organizations in the nation, in 2013 after a nationwide search for a candidate who excelled in economic development as well as inter-personal skills.

LARRY K. WILLIAMS Networking starts at 11:30 a.m. followed by lunch at 12 noon.

Deadline to reserve a table is at 2 p.m., Friday, September 4.

Lunch admission is $30 for members and their guests who reserve, $35 for members and their guest who do not reserve and $40 for non members (cash only).

For more information on the event, contact Marta Diaz at 305556-2212 or email her at mdiaz@miamilakeschamber.com.

Edward Jones ‘Living in Retirement’ seminar scheduled for September 10 Edward Jones Investments is hosting a free seminar to answer “Living in Retirement” financial questions. At this unique event, attendees will learn about important investment strategies.

The presentation on “Living in Retirement” will be led by Bill

Manegio, executive director with JPMorgan on Thursday, September 10, at Italy Today on 6743 Main Street, Miami Lakes.

For details including the event time, RSVP with Michelle Saracco at 305-698-6892 by September 9.

Mayor’s claim for $3.2M in legal fees could bankrupt Miami Lakes

By David L. Snelling The Miami Laker staff Miami Lakes might have to cough up $3.2 million if the town is forced to pay Mayor Michael Pizzi’s legal bills from his criminal trial and reinstatement lawsuits that ultimately returned him to political office following his acquittal on public corruption charges.

Last week, Pizzi filed two lawsuits against Miami Lakes demanding the town pay his team of attorneys for their legal services.

A hearing was scheduled for Tuesday, September 1, 2015 before Circuit Court Judge Jennifer D. Bailey.

His lawyers, including Ed Shohat, Ben Kuehne and David Reiner, defended him during his federal bribery trial that lasted for three months last year and the subsequent reinstatement lawsuits.

The Florida Supreme Court forced Governor Rick Scott to lift Pizzi’s suspension, which paved the way for his reinstatement in the lower courts in March.

Pizzi said his attorneys have not been compensated since they filed an affidavit and subsequently submitted several invoices to the town for their fees.

“Despite persistent requests, the town has refused to pay the reasonable costs and legal fees for Mayor Pizzi’s resumption to office litigation,” the lawsuit said.

However, Town Attorney Raul Gastesi said they never submitted the hours they spent working on the cases, among other facts and figures, to determine how much money they are actually owed.

The attorneys reportedly are seeking about $750,000 for his reinstatement cases and $2.5 million for his criminal trial.

Miami Lakes set aside $250,000 for attorney fees for the reinstatement lawsuits in the upcoming budget and is banking on the Town’s insurance company, Brown and Brown, to cover the legal bills.

But the amount is a far cry from what Pizzi’s attorneys are demanding, an amount that could break the town’s budget for 20152016 if the insurance company doesn’t come through.

If Miami Lakes is found liable for the entire amount, it could force the town into bankruptcy.

Pizzi told reporters his lawsuit isn’t against Miami Lakes but to assure the town’s insurance company pay the legal bills to spare taxpayers from any economic hardship.

It was not known by press time if Pizzi’s lawyers requested legal fees from the town of Medley.

Town Manager Alex Rey said, “The criminal case is complicated.”

At the time of his arrest, Pizzi was Medley’s town attorney, where the FBI public corruption sting took place as well.

The lawsuit is the latest saga that keeps Miami Lakes in the spotlight since Pizzi’s acquittal to the dismay of some residents who referred to his antics as a circus sideshow.

Resident Walter B. Duke said Miami Lakes is not the same town as when he first moved here. “The town’s image takes a beating,” he said on his Facebook page.

Some residents indicated they understood Miami Lakes’ paying for the reinstatement lawsuit fees but the criminal cost is inconceivable.

“I can understand the town being liable for the reinstatement lawsuit, but the criminal portions was all because of his questionable actions and he should pay for his own defense,” said resident Armando G. Valdes.

Said Louis Martinez, an attorney: “I am not sure he should get his criminal legal fees but the reinstatement fees he should get.

Miami Lakes should have immediately followed the law.”

Councilmember Frank Mingo said he can’t believe the mayor is suing the hard working taxpayers for his bad judgment.

“I stand with residents and I will not vote to give him one cent of the taxpayer’s money,” Mingo said.

M-Dade Public Schools staff joins educators attending ‘Rethink Discipline’ meet at White House Miami-Dade Schools Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho, Deputy Superintendent Valtena Brown and Chief Academic Officer Marie Izquierdo joined other educators from across the nation at a gathering hosted by the U.S. Departments of Education and Justice in late July. The event, “Rethink Discipline,” a daylong conference at the White House, was focused on helping school districts create positive school climates and implement effective discipline practices.

“At M-DCPS, we strive to implement consequences without depriving students of valuable instructional time,” said Carvalho. “If students are not in school, whether absent or suspended, they are not learning.”

“Today’s conference shows that there are leaders across the country who are committed to doing this work,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. “We are proud to stand as partners with these educators to say that we have to continue to do better for all of our students.”

According to data from the Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), the number of students losing critical learning time due to out of school suspensions and expulsions is staggering. Over three million students are suspended or expelled every year.

State data shows Miami-Dade County has among the lowest suspension rates in the state – about 10 percent.

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Lakes pianist, Jeremy Matthews, 4, fights childhood cancer

By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker staff Little Miami Lakes resident Jeremy Matthews is a young piano student with a deep love and appreciation for music and cars.

In most regards, Matthews is like many 4-year-olds, with the exception of his eyes. He has been fighting Bilateral Retinoblastoma, a rare form of eye cancer that affects the retina, since he was 15 months old.

Despite having a great pregnancy and giving birth to a healthy baby boy who met all developmental milestones, Matthews’ mother, Jackie, visited a ophthalmologist on the recommendation

of his pediatrician. Matthews was then diagnosed with Retinoblastoma affecting both eyes, one of which, his left eye, he would have removed by 2-years-old. He has since been fitted with a prosthetic.

Retinoblastoma, despite being a congenital illness, was not found in either parent or Matthews’ younger brother. Also, strangely, despite being a rare form of eye cancer, Jackie has reached out to three other families within her same zip code with children fighting Retinoblastoma.

The loss of Matthews’ left eye has deemed him legally blind, a title that has had little affect on Matthews musical abilities.

Main Street Players present The Pot starting September 23

By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker staff The Pot, a timely and culturally relevant play for the community and nation, centers on the idea “Who Am I?� On Thanksgiving, a family comes together and is forced to reconsider notions of race, immigration, hope and the melting pot.

When Laura brings home her new boyfriend, Rick, an undocumented Mexican immigrant to her parents George, a newly elected state senator, and Mary, the pot is stirred and the heat is raised.

Additionally, Laura’s adoptive brother, Nathan, has never known his biological parents or his biracial roots and must come to terms with his identity while writing a

college term paper.

The Pot explores what defines, unites and separates people. The Pot was written by Glenn Hutchinson, is directed by Ivan R. Lopez, and will feature the talents of Pedro Sanon, Sofi Sassone, Clint Archambault, Melissa Ann Hubicsak, Joel Kolker, Clara Lyzniak, Dylan NuĂąez and Michelle L. Antelo.

The Pot will run from September 25 through October 18 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are available online at www.mainstreetplayers.com or at the door at 6766 Main Street, Miami Lakes.

For more information on the play, call The Main Street Playhouse at 305-558-3737.

Matthews practices piano at Miami Lakes based studio, Generations Piano Studio, and is taught by Jessica Comellas. “I knew I would be taking on the greatest challenge I’ve ever faced as a piano teacher not only because of his age, but because of his vision impairment,� said Comellas. “But seeing that smile on Jeremy's face and his excitement when listening to different sounds has made it all worth it! He has learned and remembered some difficult concepts such as note names and values which is difficult even for some older students to grasp.

When finding certain keys or groups of keys on the piano, he relies on his sense of touch to find them based on the groups of black keys, we like to call them ‘Oreo cookies’ because they’re like the two cookies and cream filling of an Oreo. Using this technique, he is right almost 100 percent of the time.�

Matthews has performed in two recitals, London Bridges and Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. He is preparing for his third recital this winter. “I am overwhelmed by his spirit and personality and I am truly grateful to have the privilege of not only teaching, but knowing such an inspirational young pianist,� said Comellas.

Despite several rounds of chemo treatments and frequent visits to the University of Miami’s Bascom Palmer Institute, the top eye hospital in the nation, Matthews has maintained an active and happy childhood thanks for

JEREMY MATTHEWS, Miami Lakes resident and young pianist, performs at a recital with his piano teacher Jessica Comellas. glow bright white.

The whiteness of the glow indicates issues with the retina. To check for the glow, parents should take multiple photos with flash with their children’s eyes looking in the direction of the camera, and check for a whitish glow. As most photos are taken with phone cameras or digital cameras that automatically remove the red-eye from photographs, parents are urged to change these features before taking their photos.

For more information on the Bascom Palmer Institute, including ways to donate, contact the hospital at 800-329-7000.

the efforts of his parents Brad and Jackie. “I had him start piano lessons because I want him to be involved in a hobby that he can call his own,� said Jackie. “ He has always been very musical, having learned the Star Spangled Banner after hearing it just once, and always singing. He looks forward to his piano lessons. He just got his own keyboard.�

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and the Matthews’ family cautions parents to “Know the Glow,� a phrase used by the medical community to keep watch for children’s eyes in photographs that instead of glowing red,

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Miami Lakes Town Council:

Summary of expected actions at September 1 meeting The Miami Lakes Town Council held its monthly regular meeting on Tuesday, September 1, to give its final approval for an ordinance, several resolutions and discuss some new business items.

• The Council was expected to give its final approval for an ordinance to create a new Town Center zoning district, and rezone the Town Center area to the new zoning district.

The Town Center is currently under two different districts, the RM-50 district, apartments at up to 50 dwelling units per acre, and the BU-2 district, a standard commercial district that allows all but the most intense retail and businesses uses.

Miami Lakes Town Center has been envisioned since the original master plan for the town as a walkable, mixed-use area similar to a traditional small town “Main Street,” and is centered on Main Street development east and west

of N.W. 67 Avenue.

The proposed TC District regulations constitute a form-based code, which means it uses physical form, rather than separation of uses, as its organizing principle.

The most important requirements of the proposed regulations include hierarchy of street types, maximum building setbacks and minimum building frontage, transferability of development rights, minimum glazing, location of vehicular parking and provisions for loading, parking management strategies, access management, incentive for rooftop commercial activity, aggregation of open space and landscaping and sidewalk widths and improvements.

• Council members were expected to approve a resolution to give Town Manager Alex Rey or his designee the power to reduce civil penalties and administrative costs for code enforcement violators who fail to comply with the

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• Lawmakers were expected to approve a resolution, sponsored by Councilmember Nelson Rodriguez, which allows the town clerk to handle the speaker cards and call up the names of residents who wish to address the Town Council.

Those duties were previously handled by the mayor.

• Council members were expected to adopt a resolution, sponsored by Councilmember Tony Lama, that prevents the entire Town Council from using the town staff, resources and letter for nontown sponsored events.

• Lawmakers were expected to approve a resolution to change the town’s Miami Lakes Moover bus route to better serve the riders in the 6.5 square-mile city.

Staff has fine tuned the route that travels south on Ludlam Road and west on Miami Lakes Drive, to provide twice daily connection to Hialeah Miami Lakes High School before school entry and during dismissal time.

The extension to HML will provide about 400 Miami Lakes residents attending the school the opportunity to take transit to school to help reduce traffic gridlock.

• Lawmakers were expected to approve a resolution to authorize the town manger to execute a change order contract for paving and striping for the new parking lot and walkways for the new Park East Youth Center in the amount

not to exceed $15,000 to American Asphalt Equipment Corp.

The agreement increases the value of the contract from $47,500 to $62,000 for the installation of the asphalt for the new basketball court.

• Council members were expected to discuss Vice Mayor Manny Cid’s proposed legislation to direct the town manger to waive any possible application fees for the 40 homeowners who complied with the air conditioning enclosure requirement before council members decided to eliminate the requirement.

Cid said it’s not fair that the residents who spoke before lawmakers in July about eliminating the requirement because it would cost them a lot of money don’t have to pay the fees.

Cid said the fees should include

facility rental fees, garage sale and permit fees.

• Council members were expected to discuss Mayor Michael Pizzi’s report on the Miami-Dade School Board’s funding of the adult community classes at the Mary Collins Community Center.

Pizzi said Miami-Dade Public Schools Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho said the Florida Legislature did not renew funding to school districts to provide those services, and due to legal restrictions on K-12 funding, the district has no other means of continuing to offer the services for the upcoming school year.

However, Carvalho said he reached out to the governor’s office and State Senator Rene Garcia to find a solution to resume the classes.

Final senior baseball trip for the season set for Sept. 24 Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee is offering free field trips to Miami Marlins games once a month on Thursdays for residents 55 years and above.

The bus departs from Town Hall, 6601 Main Street and guests should arrive two hours before game time. ID is required to show proof of age.

Space is limited. Reserve seating on the bus one week in

advance of each of the field trip dates by contacting Special Events and Committees coordinator Clarisell De Cardenas at decardenasc@miamilakes-fl.gov, or 305364-6100.

One more game with free admission for seniors remains on the 2015 schedule: Thursday, September 24, Marlins vs. Phillies, 7:10 p.m.

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Resident Kristina Costa graduates with honors from Nova med school

By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker staff Miami Lakes resident, Kristina Martinez Costa, celebrates her graduation from Nova Southeastern University School of Medicine with high academic honors. Costa is specializing in obstetrics and gynecology.

At the time of her graduation, Costa received awards including the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Outstanding Achievement in Service, Sigma Sigma Phi recognition, Gold Humanism Honor Society, and Psi Sigma Alpha recognition for placing in the top 10 percent of her graduating class.

Costa is currently working as a resident out of state and plans to return to Miami Lakes upon completion. Costa comes from a previous generation of educated, Miami Lakes based professionals.

Costa’s mother, Helen, is a local attorney as is her uncle Maurice, for Costa & Associates, P.A. Costa’s uncle, Maurice, said “As you can imagine, we are ridiculously proud of her hard work and achievements. We are all very excited that she is at the hospital she chose, gaining the experience she needs to hopefully return to Miami Lakes and open her own practice.”

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Also at the meeting, county commissioners were expected to give their final vote on two ordinances to create the special taxing districts and a resolution for the fees for the lake maintenance.

If the special taxing district is approved, the combined annual costs of the district’s lake maintenance services for the initial maintenance program for Lake Hilda are estimated at $22,723 ($202.85 per lot) for the first year and $11,634 ($103.88 per lot) for the second year.

For Lake Patricia, the fees are $22,144 ($303.35 per lot) for the first year, and $10,423 ($142.79 per lot) for the second year.

Earlier this year, the Miami Lakes Town Council unanimously approved a resolution in support of the residents’ request for the special taxing districts.

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Miami-Dade Commission set to act on establishing two new M. Lakes taxing districts Miami-Dade County Commissioners, at their September 1 regular meeting, were expected to establish special taxing districts for lake maintenance in the communities of Lake Patricia and Lake Hilda after residents living in those communities collected petition signatures to have the county maintain the cleanliness and appearance of their lakes.

For many years, the lake maintenance responsibility has been funded and managed by a small group of concerned residents.

Before the special taxing district can be established, the county required residents to complete a three stop process, including collecting at least 50 percent of signatures of fellow neighbors in both communities, the county initiating a comprehensive study of the proposed areas, and a special election for residents living in those communities to determine if

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News and Notes from the Town of Miami Lakes Town offers wide variety of after school and recreation programs Miami Lakes offers over 50 different recreation programs for all ages and skill levels including a wide variety of after school activities.

For a complete list of the Town’s programs, visit www. miamilakes-fl.gov/parks and click on the Programs, Sports and Camps tab.

Registration for programs is done entire online at www.miamilakes-fl.gov/parkres. Although some of the programs have already started, there are still some spots open.

Miami Lakes is also offering afterschool care programs. In partnership with the YMCA and PEAR, the programs run Monday to Friday, 2 to 6 p.m., for children

between the ages of 5 and 15 years old. Transportation is provided from Miami Lakes schools to the program locations by the program providers.

The YMCA program is offered at the Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue.

Students receive daily homework help as well as an academic curriculum and project-based learning including science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) and book buddies. The YMCA also offers a variety of enrichment programs through sports, health and wellness programs, games, arts and crafts, and recreational activities.

The Program in Education, Afterschool & Resiliency (PEAR)

will be offered upon completion of the new Miami Lakes Park East Youth Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive East.

PEAR’s innovative wellnessbased curriculum educates and equips participants for wellness success and includes activities in the areas of Fitness Fun, Team Training, Sports of Sorts, Art Adventures, Performance Play, PEAR Core Values and Simplified Science.

PEAR Plus Academic Assistance will offer time for children in the program to work on their homework and get additional guidance in areas of academic necessity.

For more information, contact Programs coordinator Kristina Labossiere at 305-698-9308 or Labossierek@miamilakes-fl.gov.

Photo contest winners named Town of Miami Lakes announced winners of the “Capture Miami Lakes Moment” photo contest.

First place winner is Juan Espejo, second place was awarded to Alexandra Chavez, and Jaylin Hernandez placed third.

Entries varied from beautiful landscape shots, picturesque Miami Lakes landmarks, and even the Town’s trademark cows, making choosing a winner very difficult.

Entries receiving Honorable Mention honors were submitted

by Adrianna Atwill, Carol Howell, Doris Remus, Emilia Villarreal, Fabrice Nelson and Miriam Ochoa.

The winning photos will be published on the Town’s website and social media pages. Visit www.miamilakes-fl.gov to view.

Video tutorial explains how to pay annual Business Tax online In an effort to assist Miami Lakes’ growing business community, the Town has created a “How To” video that provides business owners with the quick and easy steps to make their annual Business Tax Receipt (BTR) payment online.

Visit www.miamilakes-fl.gov/ building to access the tutorial.

An initiative by Councilmember Frank Mingo, the Town’s Building Department has made it easy for both residents and businesses to access several online services to find information about permits, projects, contractors, inspections, licenses, violations,

search properties and pay fees.

“This is another step in the Town’s efforts to keep the citizens and businesses well informed,” said Mingo.

Online users can do everything from scheduling an inspection to checking the status of a permit, and even search for contractors who are licensed and in good standing with the Town.

Accessing the information is simple – visit the Town’s website at www.miamilakes-fl.gov and go to “Online Services.” For more information, contact the Building Department at 305-827-4015.

Town offers archery classes in youth and adult sessions Miami Lake has added youth and adult Archery sessions to its variety of community classes.

The program will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays in two 16-week sessions - Session 1 started Tuesday, September 2 and runs to December 17; Sessions 2 opens on January 6, 2016, and runs to April 28.

The classes are held at Miami Lakes Optimist Park. The youth class, open to ages 7-15, runs from

4 to 5 p.m. The adult class, opens to ages 16 and above, runs from 5 to 6 p.m.

There is a $20 registration fee for each 16-week session. No experience is required but comfortable clothing and sneakers is required.

Space is limited. Registration is available online at www.miamilakes-fl.gov/parkres. For more information, contact Kristina Labossiere at 305-698-9308.

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Miami Lakes Rocks! music festival, the free annual event that features young local musicians and vocalists, is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 19, at Miami Lakes Optimist Park, 6411 N.W. 162 Street.

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News and Notes from the Town of Miami Lakes Residents invited to create name for town’s Dog Park A new dog park in Miami Lakes needs a name and the town is sponsoring a contest for residents to choose one for the offleash dog recreation area, which is scheduled to open in 2016.

The dog park will be located at 14048 Palmetto Frontage Road (N.W. 77 Court).

Miami Lakes canines and their owners have been eagerly wagging their tails awaiting the opening of dog park since the town approved the recreation area concept plan in 2013.

For the contest, entries can be e-mailed to Jackie Calzadilla at calzadillaj@miamilakes-fl.gov with “Dog Park Name Contest” as the subject line.

Submissions can be also sent by mail to the Town of Miami Lakes, Attn: Name the Dog Park Contest, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, FL 33014.

The deadline is Wednesday, September 30, at 5 p.m.

The dog recreation area’s name

based on the winning entrant’s submission will be revealed at the groundbreaking and naming ceremony at a date to be announced, along with a commemorative plaque, recognizing the winner for their creativity.

All entries will be judged by a group of volunteers picked by the town and the winner will be chosen based on originality and uniqueness. The contest is open to all residents. Submissions are limited to one entry per person.

The proposed dog recreation area will feature both a passive recreational area and two separate fenced areas for smaller and larger dogs.

The area also includes benches, drinking fountains for the dogs and a joint open air shelter for use by pet owners.

In addition, the site incorporates a portion of the proposed 10 foot wide bike trail along the south side of Palmetto Frontage Road.

‘Lakes Life’ mobile app now offers ‘Pedestrian Perspective’ “Lakes Life,” the Town of Miami Lakes’ mobile app, not only keeps residents in the know about current happenings, but also serves as a way to help the Town plan for the future.

“Pedestrian Perspective” is an initiative spearheaded by the Town’s Planning Department to ensure the improvement of transportation infrastructure.

Similar to entering a request using “Lakes Life,” residents can submit their concerns regarding unsafe bike paths, incomplete sidewalks and missing bus stops, among other things. Once in the mobile app, navigate to “New Request” and scroll down to the “Pedestrian Perspective” category

to enter the submission. Be sure to turn on “Location Settings” on the mobile device in order to achieve the most accurate reporting.

Input will help Town staff better identify where transportation infrastructure can be improved.

Feedback will be recorded and used to update current and future improvement plans.

Staff noted that no immediate action will be taken on information received via the “Pedestrian Perspective,” however, they assure that the information is very valuable to help make better future decisions.

For more information about the mobile app, visit www.LakesLife Moble.com.

Cold Stone Creamery offers free special for Moover riders Hungry Moover riders are in for a real treat this month. Miami Lakes has partnered with Cold Stone Creamery, 6723 Main Street, to offer riders a Free Plain Waffle Bowl with a purchase of a “like-it” size or larger creation.

The giveaway is part of a new opportunity the Town is offering to local businesses to promote their products and services to the riders on Miami Lakes Moover buses.

Each month, the Town, in partnership with a local business, will offer riders a coupon or frequent

user card for a free or discounted item or service. The goal is to promote local businesses and contribute to their growing success, while improving the quality of life by minimizing traffic congestion, commute times and improving mobility by using the Moover which provides service to about 2,000 riders each month.

To learn more about this free marketing opportunity, contact Communications Specialist Jackie Calzadilla at CalzadillaJ@miamilakes-fl.gov or 305-364-6100, ext.

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TOWN OF MIAMI LAKES NOTICE IS HEREWITH GIVEN that meetings of the Town Council of the Town of Miami Lakes, Florida, and its committees, have been scheduled for the following dates, times and locations:

Town Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, September 1, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Town Council Budget Workshop Wednesday, September 2, 5:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Cultural Affairs Committee Meeting Thursday, September 3, 7:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Elderly Affairs Committee Meeting Wednesday, September 9, 8:30 AM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Education Advisory Board Meeting Wednesday, September 9, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Youth Activities Task Force Meeting Wednesday, September 9, 7:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Town Council 1st Budget Hearing Thursday, September 10, 5:01 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Economic Development Committee Meeting Tuesday, September 15, 5:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Planning & Zoning Board Meeting Tuesday, September 15, 6:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Veterans Committee Meeting Thursday, September 17, 5:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Neighborhood Improvement Committee Meeting Thursday, September 17, 7:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Public Safety Committee Meeting Tuesday, September 22, 6:30 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. Town Council 2nd Budget Hearing Monday, September 28, 6:00 PM Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla. In accordance with the provisions of F. S. Section 286.0105, should any person seek to appeal any decision made by the Council with respect to any matter considered at these meetings, such person will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made; which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommodation to participate in the proceedings should call Town Hall at (305) 364-6100, no later than (2) days prior to the proceeding for assistance.

Please be advised that two or more Councilmembers may be in attendance at the above events/meetings.

This Notice dated August 28, 2015 at Miami Lakes, Fl. Gina Inguanzo, Town Clerk

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Com. Jordan sponsors Summer Youth Internships While most high school and college students file paperwork during their summer internships, 34 aspiring professionals got reallife experience thanks to Commissioner Barbara Jordan’s Summer Youth Internship Initiative (SYII). For eight to 10 weeks, students were paid to gain valuable work experience in County government and the private sector.

One of the students in the SYII program was 19-year old Alexis Alexander, a sophomore at Florida Memorial University in Miami who is majoring in Criminal

Justice. She interned in the exciting field of aviation at Orion Jet Center, located at the Miami Opa Locka Executive Airport.

“I found that Orion Jet Center was very family-oriented,” said Alexander, who was ecstatic about her temporary employment experience. “I was able to develop my communication, social, organizational and commercial awareness skills.”

“Collectively, businesses in the SYII program are grooming tomorrow’s leaders to carry the torch of providing first-class customer service and industry best

practices,” Jordan said. “These companies are making an investment in human capital and the students are appreciative of their commitment.”

Nineteen-year old Keith Roye, a native of Nassau, Bahamas, is currently a senior majoring in computer science with a concentration in mathematics at Florida Memorial University. He intends to fulfill his dream of becoming a renowned software engineer.

“Working with the Summer Youth Internship Initiative program has been one of the best experiences of my life,” said Roye, who interned at MCO Construction. “It was a very humbling and exciting opportunity for me, as I was taught so many life lessons both in and out of the office.”

Entering the SYII program was no walk in the park. Students underwent an extensive interview process. They were also required to attend a daylong orientation session with a motivational speaker, life coach and several entrepreneurs.

Kasia Tremble, a sophomore at Miami-Dade College, attended the orientation session, which was inspirational for her since she is majoring in Interior Design. The 19-year old, who is creative in all aspects of life, plans to focus on innovation. This summer, Tremble was placed in Jordan’s downtown office, where she obtained experience in local government. She now understands that business owners must interact with the County before launching their establish-

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M-D Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho visits Miami Lakes schools on first day of class

By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker staff Superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Alberto M. Carvalho, began his school tour while students were still relishing their last Sunday of summer break. Carvalho’s stops included schools where new choice programs are being inaugurated for the benefit of students.

On Sunday, August 23, Carvalho visited Miami Central Senior High School’s new magnet programs in Trade and Logistics and an iPrep academy. Shortly after, Carvalho visited Key Biscayne K-8 Center to inspect improvements made possible by the General Obligation Bond and a newly constructed classroom wing at MAST Academy on the Rickenbacker Causeway.

Carvalho ended his day at his own school where he serves as principal at the iPrep Academy.

The Superintendent continued

his visits the following day, the first day back to school, with an early start at 5:20 a.m. to share breakfast and words of encouragement with bus drivers at the John H. Schee Transportation Center.

Carvalho then boarded a bus en route to his first school of the 2015-2016 school year, Barbara Goleman Senior High School, to check on the school’s new magnet programs in National Security Intelligence Studies.

Hialeah Miami Lakes (HML) was the next school on Carvalho’s route with a pit stop to the new Digital Media Technology and Entrepreneurship Magnet. Downtown Doral Charter Elementary School, Miami Carol City Senior High School, and Alonzo and Tracy Mourning Senior High School all received visits from Carvalho throughout the day before the Superintendent finished the first day of school, like the day before, back at his home school,

Painting With a Twist hosts Feeding South Florida event Painting With A Twist, 15100 N.W. 67 Avenue in Miami Lakes, partners every month with a charity to give back to the community, so when the opportunity to partner with Feeding South Florida for their “Paint South Florida Orange” event it seemed only natural to do so.

“We are thrilled to be able to help,” said Painting With A Twist co-owner Yaime Riveiro.

Feeding South Florida is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to end food insecurity in South Florida. September is Hunger Action Month, and as such, Feeding South Florida will have

30 days of activities throughout the month to bring awareness to the mission and to raise funds and food. The theme “Paint South Florida Orange” is reflected in the art piece chosen for that day’s painting at the Miami Lakes location.

To reserve seats visit www. paintingwithatwist.com/miamilakes/calendar/ and purchase seats for the Thursday, September 10 event that takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. Funds raised will benefit Feeding South Florida.

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HML Principal, Eric Acosta, said “Superintendent Carvalho is a great supporter of Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High and our community. His visits on the first day of school is another testament to his commitment to our students, teachers and parents.”

HML and Goleman, two local feeder pattern high schools for students in the Miami Lakes community and surrounding areas, have introduced magnet programs that will continue to enhance and facilitate learning for students.

Goleman has introduced a oneof-a-kind National Security Intelligence Magnet program that will work in conjunction with the Florida Bureau of Investigation, Miami Division.

HML’s Digital Media Technology and Entrepreneurship Magnet continues to build on preparation for students outside of high school when gearing up for post-secondary education and career options.

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Water safety shouldn’t go away in Fall and Winter

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With so many lakes, canals and swimming pools in our area and

with so many drownings in our community every year, it is clear that more needs to be done to prevent water accidents. After working with families for so many years, we believe parents have many misconceptions about drowning and about what it takes to keep it from happening. They think it only happens to children with “bad” parents, but that’s just not the case. A drowning can happen quickly and quietly, and it can happen to anyone.

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Ocaquatics has adopted the Safer 3 Water Safety Foundation's message of the SAFER 3. The letter "R" in the word SAFER reminds us that there is always RISK when in, on or around water.

Follow the SAFER 3: Safer Water, Safer People, and Safer Response!

For Safer Water, fence your pool and lock your gate. Learn to identify the risk associated with activities in, on and around the water and how to reduce those risks. Parents should place several barriers between the home and the pool. That means installing locks on every door and window leading to the pool area. The fence should be equipped with self-closing and self-latching gates, and should prevent direct access to the pool from the house.

Four sided isolation fencing in every pool could prevent 50-90 percent of childhood drownings and near drownings. Other barriers include pool and hot tub covers and pool alarms that will alert parents if a child falls into the water.

For Safer People, constant adult supervision is key to preventing accidents around the water and no

child should ever be left unattended around pools or open water.

Children should only be near the pool when there is a responsible adult watching the pool. This is especially important when there is a pool party or many people in the pool. When everyone is watching, then no one is watching! Everyone assumes that another person is watching the water and that is when an accident can happen.

One person should always be designated the water watcher and a Water Watcher tag helps to designate the responsible adult that will be watching the pool. That designated person should have no other job (cooking, serving, entertaining, etc) or have any alcoholic beverage. The tag will help make it easy to identify the person responsible for watching the pool.

In addition you should teach your kids to swim. Even toddlers can learn basic swimming skills that they can use if they ever end up in the water. And a good swimming program will always teach safer behaviors for children and families around the pool.

However, even children with

excellent swimming skills need the watchful eye of an adult to help keep them safer around the water.

For Safer Response, preparation is needed. Would you know what to do in an emergency situation. If you had to, could you perform CPR on a loved one?

Reduce the risk during an emergency by learning emergency response techniques. Adults should know how to perform CPR, and should post emergency instructions near the pool.

Families should have an emergency action plan and a phone nearby at all times. Carry a cell or cordless phone outside in case of an emergency.

We feel that Following the SAFER 3 is the way to keep your family safer around the water! To learn more about the national Safer 3 Water Safety Foundation visit www.safer3.org.

Miren Oca is the director of Ocaquatics Swim School in Hialeah Gardens. Ocaquatics is dedicated to keeping families SAFER around the water. For more information, visit www.ocaquatics.com.

M.L. Congregational’s 2015 Concert Series on Sept. 13 Miami Lakes Congregational Church’s Concert Series presents “Bolling Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano #2” at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 13.

Claude Bolling is highly respected in the jazz world for both his small ensemble and big band work, and for his ambitious renditions of Duke Ellington compositions.

In addition, his classical crossover recordings have been widely acclaimed, as have his soundtracks and work for French television.

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Pianist Adolfo Vidal joins Ernesto Fernandez on the flute with a jazz trio from the University of Miami.

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St. Thomas University’s fall sports programs look for national titles St. Thomas University is set to kick off the 2015 Fall sports season with volleyball, men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s cross country and men’s golf, starting new quests for college championships.

The Bobcats volleyball team looks to defend its Sun Conference regular season championship and earn a trip to the NAIA National Championships for the first time since 2003. The Bobcats return virtually their entire roster from the 2014 conference championship squad including first-team All-Conference performers Samantha Garza and Dana Nowaczky.

Also returning are second-team All-Conference selections Whitney Battoe and Marisa Markus, as well as Carly Durr and Sydney

Maynard, who each were named Honorable Mention All-Conference in 2014.

St. Thomas University volleyball is under the guidance of head coach Callaway Mefford, who was recently named to the American Volleyball Coaches Association Thirty Under 30 list which recognizes the nation's top volleyball coaches under the age of 30.

Mefford also secured the 2014 Coach of the Year Award from the Sun Conference.

In 2014, the Bobcats recorded a 23-8 overall record (.742), while posting a 13-1 conference record and winning the regular season Sun Conference Championship for the first time since 2001.

Head coach Michelle Smith heads the St. Thomas University’s women's soccer team into the

Town’s Start Smart Sports Development program opens Miami Lakes’ popular Start Smart Sports Development program opened Wednesday, September 2 for the first of two six-week sessions at Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue.

The program helps prepare children, ages 3-5, for organized youth sports by using safe and fun equipment to teach them basic motor skills needed to compete.

Classes are held for six consecutive Wednesdays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Session 1 runs to October 2, and Session 2 will be

held from October 14 to December 2.

Space is limited and registration is on a first come, first served basis. Parents must attend each session with their child and are encouraged to participate as much as possible.

Registration is available online at www.miamilakes-fl.gov/parkres.

For more information, contact Kristina Labossiere at 305-6989308 or Labossierek@miamilakes-fl.gov.

2015 season, looking to bounce back from a 7-8-1 overall record in 2014 and recapture some of the magic from 2013 when the Bobcats won the Sun Conference title and advanced to the NAIA National Championships.

The Women's Soccer 2015 campaign began on Friday, August 28, with a home match vs.

University of Mobile at Bobcat Field.

The men's soccer team, under the guidance of head coach Felix Mats, finished the 2014 season strong with a dramatic comefrom-behind win over Johnson & Wales to clinch a berth in the Sun Conference Championships.

The Bobcats then took topseeded SCAD Savannah to the brink of elimination before falling in penalty kicks. The 2015 team looks to earn its first Sun Conference Championship since 2012.

The 2015 regular season started for men's soccer on Sunday, August 30, with a home match against Texas Wesleyan at Bobcat Field.

Men's and women's cross country and men's golf both kick off their Fall schedules in September.

The cross country teams head to Gainesville, Florida for the Mountain Dew Invitational on Saturday, September 19, while the men's golf team begins play on Sunday, September 20.

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Miami Lakes Branch Library sets free programs, events for September Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs are available for the public during September: For Children and Families: Saturday Matinee at the Library – Miami Lakes Branch presents family friendly films.

Movie is “Home” at 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 5.

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, September 10, 17 and 24.

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, September 12.

Puerta de Oro de Colombia – Enjoy a glimpse into Colombian life with stories and folk dances by Puerto de Oro de Colombia. This group will have attendees celebrating Hispanic Heritage with the Cumbia and other styles that have evolved throughout its history. For the whole family at 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 19.

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Batman Boot Camp – Celebrate the 2nd annual Batman Day with capoeira instructor Nicolas Moreno as he demonstrates and teaches some moves that would make Batman proud. It is Superhero training at it finest.

Made possible by the Town of Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 26.

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, September 19.

Teen Club - Teens meet to play video games, watch anime, draw or discuss books at 6 p.m. on Tuesdays, September 8, 22 and 29.

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Book Discussion Group - This month’s title is “Reconstructing Amelia” by Kimberly McCreight at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, September 15.

Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr.’s Community Outreach – An opportunity for the community to speak with the Commissioner and/or his representative from 1 to 3 p.m. on Monday, September 14.

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, September 23.

Miami Lakes Branch Library is located at 6699 Windmill Gate Road and is open Monday and Tuesday from noon to 8 p.m., and Wednesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The branch is closed on Sundays. For more information, call 305-822-6520.

St. Thomas sets school record with 11 Scholar-Teams named The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has announced its Scholar-Teams for the 2014-15 academic year.

For a team to be considered for the NAIA Scholar-Team award, it must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) as defined by the institution. The team grade point average includes all eligible varsity student-athletes.

A school-record 11 teams from St. Thomas University earned the award in 2014-15, led by the STU women's cross country team (3.58 GPA) and the Bobcat women's soccer team (3.45 GPA). Eight St. Thomas University student-athletes completed the Spring semes-

ter with a perfect 4.0 grade point average.

STU came just a fraction away from having all 12 teams earning Scholar-Team awards as the men's basketball team barely missed with a 2.908 GPA. The list of NAIA Scholar-Team award winners from St. Thomas University for the 2014-2015 academic year include women's cross country (3.58 GPA), women's soccer (3.45 GPA), softball (3.35 GPA), volleyball (3.33 GPA), men's cross country (3.28 GPA) men's golf (3.25 GPA), women's basketball (3.17 GPA), men's soccer (3.16 GPA), baseball (3.10 GPA), men's tennis (3.04 GPA), and women's tennis (3.04 GPA).

Optimist Flag Football signup available September 5 and 12 The Miami Lakes Optimist Club is continuing registration for its Fall youth flag football program from 10 a.m. to noon on consecutive Saturdays, September 5 and September 12, at Miami Lakes Middle School, 6425 Miami Lakeway North.

The registration cost is $120 for new players and $100 for returning players.

Participants, ages 5 to 13, can also register on online at www.MIAflag.com from August 29 to September 12.

The cutoff birthdate is Tuesday, September 1.

Following the registration period, kids will participate in a mandatory skills clinic set for 10

a.m., Saturday, September 19, at Royal Oaks Park, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue.

The regular season starts September 19 and games will be played at the park.

Volunteers, coaches and team sponsors are needed.

Parents must bring a copy of their kids’ birth certificates at the registration. Parents must bring the birth certificates at the skills clinic if they choose to register online.

For more information, call football commissioner Javier Zapata at 786-859-6925 or email him at MIAflagfootball@gmail. com.

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Meeting & Class Calendar The Town of Miami Lakes, homeowners associations, professional and volunteer groups have scheduled meetings and classes during Sept.:

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Town Council Meeting Sept. 1 T.C. Budget Workshop Sept. 2 Cultural Affairs Com. Sept. 3 Elderly Affairs Com. Sept. 9 Education Adv. Board Sept. 9 Youth Activities T.F. Sept. 9 1st Budget Hearing Sept. 10 Economic Devel. Com. Sept. 15 Planning/Zoning Board Sept. 15 Veterans Committee Sept. 17 Neighborhood Improvement Committee Sept. 17 Public Safety Committee Sept. 22 2nd Budget Hearing Sept. 28

6:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center 5:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center 8:30 am M.L. Govt. Center 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center 5:01 pm M.L. Govt. Center 5:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center 6:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center 5:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center 6:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center

(The following classes are free for Miami Lakes residents) 7:30 am MCCC Yoga (for adults) M/W/Th Painting I & II Fri. 9 am/12:30 pm MCCC Spanish for Adults M/T/W/T 6:00 pm MCCC Dominoes M/T/W/Th/Fri 6:30 pm RACC Table Tennis Tues./Thurs.

7:00 pm RACC Ballet 1 & 2 Monday 4:30 & 5:30 pm MCCC Ballet 3 & 4 Wednesday 4:30 & 5:30 pm MCCC Jazz 1 & 2 Tuesday 4:30 pm MCCC Jazz 3 & 4 Thursday 4:30 pm MCCC Martial Arts (tots) Monday/Wednesday 4:30 pm MCCC Martial Arts (beginners) Monday/Wednesday 5:30 pm MCCC Martial Arts (intermed.) Tuesday/Thursday 4:30 pm MCCC Martial Arts (advanced) Tuesday/Thursday 5:30 pm MCCC Painting III Wednesday 9:00 am RACC Jazzercize (fee) M/Tu/W/Th 6:45 pm RACC

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Former Dade Christian player Nick Martinez returns as new head coach

By David L. Snelling The Miami Laker staff According to new head coach Nick Martinez, Dade Christian’s football team draws a comparison to the 2006 and 2012 units.

And he should know since he played on both of those teams.

The 2006 team went undefeated in the regular season before losing in the state semifinal, and the 2012 squad was two quarters away from winning the state championship, the team’s best accomplishment in years.

“This team has the skills, passion, leadership and the togetherness we had in 2006 and 2012,” said Martinez, who replaces his former coach and mentor Mike Sonneborn. “They’ve also got that vibe we had that helped carry us that far.”

Martinez’s expectations for his team is winning the state championship following a 6-4 season that ended in the first round of the playoffs last year.

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“This team now can put us over the hump,” said Martinez, who was an assistant coach under Sonneborn last year.

The Crusaders’ preseason match up with North Broward Prep last month gave Martinez a good look at the team he has assembled that includes eight returning starters on each side of the football.

“The game went well for us and we got the opportunity to see what we are made of entering the regular season,” he said.

Martinez and his offensive coaches were equally impressed with sophomore quarterback Alec Carr, as the 5-10 and 215-pound nimble athlete has been picked to lead the offense over several upperclassmen.

“The kid is extremely gifted and extremely intelligent,” Martinez said.

The Crusaders’ backfield features three running backs who also play on the defensive side of the football.

Led by 5-11, 210-pound senior Tim Mcintosh, who also plays safety, Martinez calls his group the “Running Committee” along with 5-5, 155-pound freshmen Michael Hunt and 5-4, 190-pound junior John Wright.

Martinez said he is also high on 6-0, 175-pound junior linebacker Raymond Moore. “He has size and speed,” Martinez said.

Following a breakout college career at Eastern Illinois as a defensive back, Martinez said ini-

NICK MARTINEZ tially he didn’t see coaching in his future until he returned to his alma mater where he became an assistant coach.

“Coaching was not always something I wanted to do, but coaching under Sonneborn I saw me doing this some day,” Martinez said. “The experience, so far, has been awesome besides replacing him.”

The Crusaders players are optimistic about the season and they value their coach’s leadership.

“We look real good and better than what we expected,” said Moore.

Jordan Coley, a 5-9, 166-pound junior player, said he likes what he sees.

“The team is real positive,” he said. “Overall, it looks good on offense, defense and special teams.”

Goleman’s football team goes through rebuilding campaign

By David L. Snelling The Miami Laker staff This season, Barbara Goleman High School’s football team is going through a transition after losing a group of seniors and relying on the bulk of freshmen and sophomore players to carry the team through a challenging season.

Using the single wing offense, head coach Ariel Cabrera’s team features freshman quarterback Darryn Jones, freshman running back John Correa and his backfield partner Kalonji Hill.

“Darryn Jones is very mature for his age which is the reason why he’s our starting quarterback,” Cabrera said before the team’s season opening loss last week against Western High of Davie, 29-0.

With the single wing offense, Cabrera will rely on the offensive

line and a lot of tight ends.

When they throw the ball, sophomore wide receiver Kayshawn Lanoru is Jones’ main target.

On defense, the Gators have outside linebacker senior Ramon Ruiz, who Cabrera said is one of the team’s better defensive players, and Ivan Martinez, who played middle linebacker last year but moved to defensive end because he got bigger during the summer.

The team’s defensive backs include sophomore free safety Marcner Richard.

Cabrera said this season is challenging because his young but talented team will be matched up against district foes Miami Springs, Mater Academy and Ronald Reagan.

Immaculate Conception hosts Golf Classic on September 11 Immaculate Conception Catholic School’s Home and School Association will present the school’s Annual Golf Classic on Friday, September 11, at the Country Club of Miami. The cost is $350.00 per foursome and includes lunch and refreshments sponsored by Bacardi, the Coca Cola Corp, and Central Beer.

Fun-filled events and activities are planned for golfers many of which include alumnae, current Celtic Parents, and local business

owners. The event will be a day of golf, food, raffles, and much more.

The event benefits the school’s endowment funds. Immaculate Conception Catholic School has been educating local young men and women for the past 60 years.

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Student Golf returns to Pace High School with former pro Manny Zerman as head coach

By Rene D. Basulto Special to The Miami Laker After several years, student golf is finally returning to Monsignor Edward Pace High School, with former PGA Tour player Manny Zerman leading the program as head coach.

Zerman has a long, storied golf career, starting at 15 when he became the youngest player to qualify for the South African Open. He played in the 1991 and 1992 Masters as an amateur and turned pro in 1993, playing in the US PGA Tour and in the 2000 British Open.

After retiring from professional play in 2000, he opened the Manny Zerman School of Golf in Hollywood and began teaching PGA Tour players and individuals from around the world.

He now brings his golf prowess to Pace High School. To start off the season, Zerman held a meet-and-greet and skills evaluation for Pace students interested in golf at the Miami Shores Country Club on August 22. The team had their first match of the season against Divine Savior Academy on August 31.

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Lakes resident Frank Walsh boasts 113 championship basketball titles

By Miami Laker staff Frank Walsh started playing adult league basketball games in 1985.

Thirty years later, he has won an unprecedented 113 championship trophies while playing for different teams and leagues.

The Miami Lakes resident and former programmer for Power 96 and Y-100 radio stations won his latest accolade last week when his B League team called Frank’s Nesquik Lakers defeated their opponent with a 87-58 win to claim his 113th title.

The team is part of the Miami Lakes Summer League organized

by Andre Daniel, who started MiamiBasketball.net.

Two weeks ago, Miami Lakes Vice Mayor Manny Cid’s team, the Miami Lakers, won the C League championship.

For Walsh, the ambiance after winning the championship is always exciting no matter how many times he has won it.

“The guys are happy and they definitely share the excitement with me in winning this,” he said.

“I don’t think anywhere in South Florida has a player in adult basketball league won this many trophies.”

Walsh said he has two advantages for winning so many cham-

FRANK WALSH (center) and his Body Armor team that won last week’s basketball championship. pionships. with him for years.

“Longevity because I have been “I played with Jerry Terry for doing this for 30 years and with 10 years and now his son, Terrell, great teammates,” he said. is my teammate,” Walsh said. “I Besides the league in Miami played with his father most of the Lakes, Walsh also plays in other my adult league career and now leagues in the Brickell area, South I’m playing with his son.”

Miami-Dade and Broward County.

Walsh said he named his teams One of the those teams is after his sponsors because they Frank’s Body Armor in the A help him raise money for charity.

League, and Walsh is seeking his He said Body Armor and 114th championship this week, but Pretzel Crisps provide him prodhe said it will be a challenge ucts to give away to high school because some of the players are schools, culminating in his annual from overseas.

Basketball Jam event, which he One of his teammates is a local founded in 1985. firefighter who was the bodyguard Walsh said he uses his connecfor Anna Nicole Smith, and the tion to radio for basketball charity son of his teammate who played events for high school students.

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Spanish Lake Elementary teachers welcome new Cambridge program Spanish Lake Elementary (SLE) is ushering in a new era in learning for the 2015-2016 school year with the addition of the new Cambridge program. As teachers provide a challenging and interactive curriculum, students will be exposed to higher-level critical thinking skills, communication,

and leadership skills.

SLE also remains a BISO (dual language – Spanish/English) school. As part of the county’s initiative, the nine core values which are Honesty, Cooperation, Integrity, Kindness, Fairness, Responsibility, Respect, Citizenship, and Excellence are intertwined within

the daily curriculum.

With encouragement of high moral character and quality curriculum-based program, the SLE administration is confident that students will learn, achieve, and succeed.

SPANISH LAKE ELEMENTARY faculty (from left, kneeling) Janet Alvarez, Elizabeth Vazquez, (from left, standing) Drewcilla Douse, Khadine Leon, principal Jacqueline Arias-Gonzalez, Michelle Valdez–Cardenas, and Maria Arencibia are eager to implement the new Cambridge program for the new school year.

Miami Lakes piano teacher’s students take skills to college Three longtime students of Maria Cama’s Piano Studio in Miami Lakes have recently made the transition to colleges and universities.

Miami Lakes residents, Joseph Clayton Brock, 21, Mariah Crowny, 20, and Jesus Lopez, 18, have spent their formative years playing piano, participating in recitals and excelling at school.

Brock is entering his first year of internal medicine at Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Crowny is majoring in Music Business/Sacred Music at

Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida. Lopez is a freshman at FIU with hopes of obtaining a degree in forensic medicine.

Cama expressed pride in the accomplishments of her students and noted a strong correlation between a commitment to music lessons and academic success.

Maria Cama’s Piano Studio is located at 6625 Miami Lakes Drive, Suite 351. For more information, contact Cama at 786-4177461 or email MsPianoTeacher@ aol.com.

JESUS LOPEZ, 18, performing with instructor Maria Cama at the Steinway Piano Gallery in Coral Gables. Lopez is now a freshman at FIU.

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Goleman Jewels Dance Team earns accolades at Summer Dance Camp

By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker staff Barbara Goleman’s dance team, the Jewels, spent the tail end of the summer vacation at the National Dance Competition (NDA) that took place at the Broward County Convention Center in mid August.

After four days of competition, the 14 Jewels members brought home various awards.

The team received the Spirit Stick all days of competition, Technical Excellence of the Day (the only team to receive it on that day), 28 Superior ratings in the Individual Style Routine Evaluations (the Goleman Jewels were the only members to each receive two Superior Ratings for the two individual styles learned), and six members were nominated to the All-American NDA team.

The dancers nominated were Lauren Sanchez, Yisel Perdomo, Bryanna Banks, Brianna Gonzalez, Juliet Rodriguez and Valerie Donoso.

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Schools Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho was at the Southwest Transportation Garage to greet drivers and discuss the District’s latest initiatives for transportation, the most popular being WiFi-on-the-Go, which provides mobile “hot spots” on District owned school buses so that students have additional time to study or research a project while on board.

Two other initiatives, Flex

Stops and GPS Bus Pilot were also launched. Flex Stops will provide more than 800 students with transportation access to their Magnet programs at eight schools across the county. This pilot program satisfies the need to transport magnet students who do not reside within the Transportation Service Zone area but are near a bus route with available seating capacity. The program is created near a school or park and will pick up several students at a time and it is established based on the number of magnet students residing in the area.

GPS Bus Pilot, a school bus tracking system, will give parents and students the ability to track the whereabouts of their assigned bus.

BARBARA GOLEMAN SENIOR HIGH’S Jewels Dance Team participated in the National Dance Competition at the Broward County Convention Center. their Bid to Nationals for February. Team instructor, Sara Yanes, also came home with a NDA Coaching Credentials for the 2015-2016 season.

The Jewels will begin competition season this year on December 5 and they will be attending the Florida Cheer and Dance Associations’ Sunfest in Coral Springs. Following is the NCA/NDA Sunshine Classic on January 10 in Lakeland. On February 20, the team will participate in the South Florida Sizzler in Ft. Lauderdale and the Nationals

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“This team has really come a long way in a very short amount of time,” said Yanes. “At this year’s camp, they were the team with the youngest dancers being that the team is only comprised of 9th and 10th graders. I am extremely proud of their achievements thus far. They were able to bring home the bronze for the team performance routine category, showing they have the ability, commitment, dedication and passion for dance needed to be a successful team.”

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Pace’s Drama Program opens Black Box Theater

By Rene D. Basulto Special to The Miami Laker Nearly a decade of hard work and passion have built up Monsignor Edward Pace High School’s Drama program into one of the most prominent academies at the school. On August 19, the Academy of Visual & Performing

Arts Theatre Program celebrated the next leap forward in its history with the official opening of its new black box theater.

The theater, funded entirely by donations and made up of several classrooms merged into one giant room, allows drama students to rehearse and perform in their own

CRISTINA PLA-GUZMAN (sixth from left), lead teacher for Monsignor Edward Pace High School’s Academy of Visual & Performing Arts Theatre Program, poses for a photo with her Drama Club Executive Board just before their new black box theater officially opened on August 19.

Hialeah Gardens donation will support town’s schools Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS) situated within the boundaries of Hialeah Gardens, will benefit from financial in-kind support from the City of Hialeah Gardens through it’s Educational Center valued at $596,982.

This generous contribution by the City is a result of an allocation from the Florida State Legislature for the purpose of increasing student access to computer stations, providing printers, tablets, monitors, and mobile devices as well as other technology-related supplied

designed to enhance school technology at public schools located in Hialeah Gardens.

“As School Board chair and as the School Board member representing District 4, I am pleased and very grateful that the City of Hialeah Gardens, through the efforts of Mayor Yioset De La Cruz, has made such a generous contribution, which is designed to strengthen the technological capabilities of our schools within the City,” said Perla Tabares Hantman.

dedicated space, complete with mirrors, prop boxes, and an audience setup for small, intimate performances. It also operates as the classroom for Cristina PlaGuzman, lead teacher for Pace’s Theatre Program.

“This has been a dream since my first year here,” said PlaGuzman, who became Pace’s drama teacher in 2007 and has led the program since. “We have a very great facility to have lots of interesting and innovative things. I look forward to doing things like student-directed scenes, small cabaret performances, and hosting Open Mic Night this school year.”

To celebrate the theater’s opening and the program’s storied history, Pla-Guzman and the Drama club invited Pace parents, alumni, and friends to a ribbon cutting ceremony. Guests dined on an array of foods, reconnected with past and current students, and experienced the black box theater for the first time with performances from seniors Victoria Jebian and Antonio Rodriguez.

“I think [the black box theater] is amazing, it’s bigger than I ever expected,” said Kenea Sejour, a Pace Class of 2015 alumna who is currently majoring in musical theater at the University of Jacksonville.

“I can’t wait to have technical classes in here and be able to make

props, sets, and have our space to do shows,” said Alex Pereda, sophomore and Pace Drama’s Head of Sound.

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By R.A. Romero The Miami Laker staff Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High School (HML) is reviving its Drama program, the very same that produced the likes of Vincent D’Onofrio of “Law and Order: Criminal Intent,” and Maria Canal-Barrera, best known for her role on Disney’s “Wizards of Waverly Place.”

The program has been out of commission for about five years but was brought back to the spotlight with the help of last year’s new school principal, Eric Acosta, who has worked hard to fan the flame of school spirit by including programs that students were eager for, such as drama and dance.

“He devoted significant time to finding the resources within his budget to make those classes a reality,” said new drama teacher, Colleen Kiah. “Judging by the well-over 300 students who have signed up for my classes alone, I would say the students are very appreciative of Mr. Acosta’s efforts.”

Kiah was previously an English teacher and Reading Interventionist for HML before her current position of drama teacher. Despite her recent roles, Kiah has had several years of experience teaching drama for two different schools in Central New York. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Secondary English Education for Writing and Literature, a Master’s degree in Secondary English Education for Writing and Literature and a Certificate of Advanced Studies in School Leadership.

“I am extremely pleased and honored to have been chosen for this position. How often does a teacher get the opportunity to build and guide a program from scratch? It’s very exciting!” said Kiah. “I want the classes to be active, engaging, and fun so I plan on doing a variety of activities

COLLEEN KIAH every day from yoga to improv. In between, we will study the mechanics of theater, not just acting, but costuming, makeup, lighting/sound, back of house and front of house responsibilities.”

Kiah’s personal favorite plays are “The Crucible” and “A Streetcar Named Desire,” no doubt, having read them so often for her English courses, Kiah is well-acquainted with the characters and readings. Kiah plans to launch the first year of the drama program with a series on One-Act plays instead of a single production as a way to get many students on stage while limiting expenditures.

As for the revival of the drama program, Kiah believes in the importance of the arts within the educational setting.

“The theater allows students to live the lives of others, to learn from the characters’ mistakes without having to actually make those mistakes themselves,” said Kiah. “More pragmatically, the skills learned on and off the stage will assist our students in their futures, no matter what fields they choose.”

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Miami Dade College ranked high in Great Colleges for work For the seventh consecutive year, Miami-Dade College (MDC) has been named among the nation’s Great Colleges to Work For by The Chronicle of Higher Education, a major higher education publication.

In addition, MDC again made the honor roll for recognition in multiple categories.

The college is the only public higher education institution in South Florida named to the list, which has been published online at The Chronicle’s website.

“We are humbled and honored to once again receive this recognition. It truly speaks to the faculty

and staff at MDC, who are second to none, who make this a great place to work and especially to learn for our students,” said MDC president Dr. Eduardo Padron.

MDC was recognized in eight different categories: Collaborative governance; confidence in senior leadership; diversity; job satisfaction; professional/career development programs; respect and appreciation; supervisor/department chair relationship; and teaching environment.

Other major institutions honored alongside MDC include Duke, Notre Dame and Texas A&M.

children’s workshops provided by the Hialeah Gardens Home Depot and Miami-Dade Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr. in addition to a Build-A-Bear station.

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by Boy Scout Troop 306 in front of the church. Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops from areas such as Hialeah, Miami Lakes, Miami Gardens, Aventura, Sunny Isles, and Hialeah Gardens will be represented.

The Girl Scouts will have an information booth about the group’s mission and values such as building courage, confidence, and character in girl leaders of tomorrow. Sing-alongs, crafts, and marshmallow roasts will take place and there will be food and refreshments available for purchase.

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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

North Palm Baptist Church 7801 N.W. 178 Street Telephone: 305-558-2032 www.NorthpalmBaptist.org Sunday Bible Study.................9:15 AM Sunday Worship....................10:30 AM Wednesday Service..................7:00 PM

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

5700 W. 12 Avenue Telephone: 305-821-3232 Worship Service...................11:00 AM

5941 N.W. 176 St., Bldg. #5 Telephone: 305-244-9425 www.icrvidanueve.com

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Hialeah Church of Christ Telephone 305-558-1060 (Temporary meeting location) Shula’s Hotel (Davis Cup Room) 6842 Main Street, Miami Lakes Sunday Bible Study.................9:30 AM Sunday Worship Service.......10:30 AM Sunday Evening Service..........6:00 PM Wednesday Bible Study...........7:30 PM

Fulfilled Life Church Telephone 786-378-2356 Country Club Middle School 18305 N.W. 75 Place Sunday Service (Eng.)..10:30 AM

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.

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St. Thomas Univ. hosts ‘MetroTown’ Diversity Camp

American High graduate is Respect Life Ministry holds serving as Navy Petty Officer benefit luncheon September 12

St. Thomas University’s Center for Community Engagement, in collaboration with the MCCJ, once again hosted the 2015 MetroTown Summer Camp, an intensive, six-day residential camp focused on developing young leaders from across Miami-Dade County.

A group of 45 high school students from across Miami-Dade County came to St. Thomas University's campus in July to build community ties and gain skills for cross cultural teamwork with the aim of resolving conflict and living peacefully in an increasingly diverse society.

MCCJ, formerly known as the Miami Coalition of Christians and Jews, is one of the oldest and most respected diversity training organizations in Florida. Other MetroTown partners included the Miami Foundation, the Knight Foundation and the Miami-Dade Children’s Trust.

During the camp, students engaged in honest dialogue on topics that are often considered taboo by many cultures, such as race, ethnicity, religion, gender, orientation, and socio-economic status.

St. Thomas University’s Center for Community Engagement (CCE) staff served alongside MCCJ staff as hosts and counselors of the camp, while introducing the students to the opportunities for community-engaged learning at the university.

Among the many community engagement programs coordinated by CCE are a partnership between the University and coffee farmers in Port-au-Paix, Haiti; working with farm workers; and assisting students in schools in the Miami-Gardens community.

A 2011 American High School graduate and Miami native is serving on one of the world’s largest warships, the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan. Petty Officer 3rd Class Reginald Cross is a yeoman aboard the San Diego-based ship, a Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and one of only ten operational aircraft carriers in the Navy today.

“My responsibilities are administrative. Making sure the Sailors are here and are getting paid,” said Cross.

Named in honor of former President Ronald Reagan, the carrier is longer than 3 football fields, at nearly 1,100 feet long. The ship is 252 feet wide and weighs more than 100,000 tons. Two nuclear reactors can push the ship through the water at nearly 35 mph.

“My favorite part of serving on this ship is the experience and leadership skills I have learned,” said Cross. “I enjoy the educational benefits of the Navy. Before the Navy I never knew how I was going to pay for school.”

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This one-story townhome, located in Miami Lakes’ Loch Andrews, has been remodeled top to bottom including modern new kitchen and bathroom. Home has 1,461 sq.ft. living area, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, on a 4,320 sq.ft. lot.

Some furniture included in the sale. Don’t forget to bring your toothbrush, you’ll fall in love with this place.

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Lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bath corner townhome, extremely private, just steps from Main Street.

Tastefully remodeled with large covered terrace and new awning. $285,000. A2165137.

Well established Barber Shop centrally located in Miami Lakes.

Operating for 6 years. 12 stations, all equipment and furniture included. 2 years remaining on the lease. Buyers/Realtors must sign a confidentiality agreement. For lease. Rent is $3,129.10. $25,000.

A2136368.

Very large updated town home in a great location!. Courtyard entry style.

Very large 2 master bedrooms upstairs, one overlooking serene golf course and pond. All tiled downstairs and laminated wood upstairs. Living room leads to a patio and to the golf course. Lots of privacy. Very close to Main Street, shopping, restaurants, and all. $299,900. A2147562.

Immaculate property well maintained by its original owner. A 3 bedroom, 2 bath, one-story gem with a one-car garage. Roof is only 5 years old, recently pressure washed and sealed. Freshly painted exterior. Brand new driveway (2014). Gas stove and water heater.

Motivated seller. No FHA. $339,000.

A2066992.

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Great and rare one-story corner unit with direct lake view of Lake Sandra. $305,000. A2159877.

Incredible lakefront view for this 4/3 Miami Lakes home. You will love this neighborhood. Close to A+ schools, great restaurants, Main Street stores and Shula's Athletic Club. All of this within walking distance from this home.

Hurry, it wont last. $299,999.

A2113835

Beautiful completely remodeled villa in the heart of Miami Lakes. Everything brand new, never used, including washer/dryer. Porcelin tile throughout.

Walking distance to Main Street. This is a unique opportunity that will not last.

All remodeling done to code with permits. Easy to show. $209,000.

A2146600.

Beautiful town home in Miami Lakes, Loch Andrews. Facing a garden and a relaxing lake view. This unit has everything; Terrace, beautiful tile throughout, granite counters in the kitchen, tankless water heater and more.

Walking distance to restaurants and Miami Lakes Main Street. 24 Hours notice. Easy to show. $306,900.

A2111927

305-822-9800

Great property in sought after Serenity Pint in west Miami Lakes. Originally a 4/2. Currently being used as a 3/2 with 2 master bedrooms and sitting area.

Can be easily converted back to a 4/2 if needed. Property is in great shape.

Covered patio, plenty of room for a pool. Storage shed and hurricane shutters. $345,000. A2155567.

Builder’s home. Built with a lot of extras. Oversized lot with north and south exposure, back covered porch, light concrete on second floor.

Amazing view of the lake as well.

Property has 15 SEER energy efficient A/C approx. 6 years old. One bedroom is used as a laundry room, but water hook up available in the garage. Gas stove, dryer, and water heater. $415,000. A2061955.

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6850 Main Street • Miami Lakes, FL 33014 • Miami Lakes Realty & Welcome Center in the lobby of Don Shula’s Hotel

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