Miami Laker 2014 February 6

A LookInside:

n Main Street Players open2015 season with BicycleCountry on February 6.............2

n Miami Lakes Bar Associa-tion celebrates 10th anniversarywith Shula’s luncheon..............3

n A+ shave and a haircut for M.L. Educational Center princi-pal James Parker.......................4

n News and Notes of interestfrom the Town of Miami Lakes.See pages.......................6 and 7

n Cupcake Wars contestantLetty Alvarez opens L.A.Sweets on Main Street............10

n American High’s Law Acad-emy students participate inProject Citizen.........................18

n First graduates in PaceHigh’s Academy of HealthSciences...............................19

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

Vol. 41 No 3 305-817-4078 MIAMI LAKES, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 6, 2015

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Dr. Enrique Gongoradiscusses Heart Aware-ness on Feb. 11..See Page 3

Taste of Miami Lakes Festival setfor February 28 along Main Street

The Main Street MerchantsAssociation, along with sponsors,community organizations, restau-rants, arts and crafts vendors, andlocal businesses, are preparing forthe 8th Annual Taste of MiamiLakes Festival on Main Streetfrom 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. onSaturday, February 28. Admissionis free.

With over 60 vendors liningMain Street from Bull Run Roadto N.W.. 67 Avenue, the MainStreet event will feature activitiesincluding showcases from localhigh schools and specialty studios,a Kids Area Fun Zone, musicalentertainment, magic show, andmuch more.

The Taste of Miami Lakes is aone-of-a-kind outdoor festivalwhich celebrates the spirit ofDowntown Miami Lakes and is acommunity event perfect for thewhole family.

This year, Jose’s Hands will bethe beneficiary charity. Jose’sHands, through grants and dona-tions, sponsors first-year medicalstudents looking to expand their

summer clinical, public health, orresearch opportunities by fundingtheir travel, living, and mealarrangements to medical missionswith service opportunities for stu-dents in health care studies. Formore information, visit www.jose-hands.org.

Sponsors for the event includeThe Graham Companies,

JetStream Federal Credit Union,Miami Lakes Auto Mall, GreatWaste, McDonalds, DolemanCreatives, The Crexent BusinessCenter, Memorial Hospital, andCostco-Miami Lakes.

For more information on thefestival, visit www.tasteofmiami-lakesfestival.com.

TASTE OF MIAMI LAKES FESTIVAL features over 60 vendorsalong Main Street on February 28.

Groundbreaking for American’s $7.4M renovationSuperintendent of Schools

Alberto M. Carvalho, SchoolBoard chair Perla TabaresHantman, board members andcommunity leaders participated ina series of special events takingplace across Miami-Dade Countyto kick-off school bond projectsresulting from the overwhelmingvoter approval of the $1.2 billionGeneral Obligation Bond. The lat-est of these within District 13schools took place at AmericanSenior High School on Friday,January 30.

American principal, FranciscoGarnica, welcomed the featuredguests and various constructionfirms present at the school on themorning of the ground breaking.

The bond is being used to mod-ernize and construct school build-ings throughout the district,expand student capacity, enhance

facility safety, and provide tech-nology upgrades at all schools.New wireless infrastructure hasbeen installed, paving the way forschools to move into the digitalage.

The project at American, val-ued at approximately $7.4 million,will include designs and renova-tions for updated safety and light-ing features and a new HVAC sys-tem. Designs will be drawn upduring 2015, renovations willbegin in 2016 and the projectshould be completed by 2017.

By taking full advantage oftoday’s technology and digitallearning environments, andreplacing or updating aging schoolbuildings, the school district ismaking it possible for all studentsto have access to cutting-edge aca-demic programming and modernsafety and security measures.

MIAMI-DADE SCHOOL BOARD Perla Tabares Hantman and Superintendent Alberto Carvalho(center) joined American Senior High principal Francisco Garnica, school staff and students for theschool’s $7.4 million GO Bond groundbreaking.

“PLACES I ENJOY,” Main Street banner artwork by MiamiLakes K-8 Center third-grader Leana Lee, named topElementary School submission.

(See story and other top winners on Pages 2 and 14.)

Main Street banner art contestwinners go on display Feb. 6

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Graham Cos. announces MainStreet Banner contest winners

The Graham Companiesannounced the winners of theMiami Lakes “My Home, MyCommunity” Main Street BannerArt Contest.

With over 340 submissions,only 26 pieces were able to beselected to be showcased alongMain Street. The artwork submis-sions were judged by 16 individu-als with a selection of the toppiece of work based onElementary, Middle School andHigh School.

The selected top ElementarySchool submission was fromMiami Lakes K-8 Center’s LeanaLee with her artwork titled“Places I Enjoy.”

The selected top Middle Schoolsubmission was from MiamiLakes Middle School studentCosette Perez with her artworktitled “Main Street: The Best Placeto Be.”

The selected top High Schoolsubmission came from HialeahMiami Lakes student WilliamZepka with his artwork titled “MyTown.”

In addition to Leana Lee, theoverall winners from grades K-5were Chloe Alvarodiaz, ReginaldAnderson, Cassandra Balmaseda,Alexandra Batista, Onelis TorresBuela, Marilyn Grass, SophiaInguanzo, Isabella CorrechetLugo, Oliver McCarthy, FlaviaNunez, Jessica Ramirez, MichaelRocco, Amanda Saiz and NazliZanabria.

In addition to Cosette Perez,

the overall winners from grades 6-8 were Camila Hernandez, RyanLedesma, Madison Londono,Frances Maisonet and MatthewMonzon.

In addition to William Zepka,the overall high school winnerswere Zachary Chambers, AndreaIrula,Yanelis Munoz and CarinaZatarain.

The Graham Companiesexpressed its appreciation to BobGraham Education Center, MiamiLakes K-8 Center, Miami LakesMiddle School, Barbara GolemanHigh School, American SeniorHigh and Hialeah Miami LakesSenior High for fully supportingthe art contest with involvementfrom their art teachers and stu-dents.

Original pieces of artwork willbe on display during a specialexhibit from 5 to 7 p.m. onThursday, February 5, at 6709Main Street. The light pole ban-ners showcasing all 26 overallwinners artwork will be on displaythrough April. The Miami Lakescommunity is encouraged to comeout to Main Street to see the tal-ented displays of art.

Special recognition to the MainStreet Merchants Association andThe Miami Laker for their supportof the art contest, as well as CobbTheatre, Cold Stone Creamery andPizza Scene for their contributionsto the Winning Artists AwardPackages.

(See pictures of top winners onPage 1 and Page 14.)

Main Street Players presents 2015’sfirst play A Bicycle Country on Feb. 6

By R.A. RomeroThe Miami Laker staffMain Street Players, located at

6766 Main Street in Miami Lakes,presents the first play of its 41stseason, A Bicycle Country, byPulitzer-Prize award winningplaywright, Nilo Cruz.

A Bicycle Country will runfrom February 6 through March 1Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.and Sundays at 2 p.m. The play isset against the backdrop of early90’s when the Russian govern-ment’s long-standing financialsupport for Cuba ended whichbrought severe hardship and aus-terity to the Cuban people.

The play, directed by JohnOliveras and produced by ClaraLyzniak, follows the dauntingjourneys of three rafters, orbalseros, who embark on a raft toreach the Florida shores, despitethe odds, in the quest for freedom.Cut between two acts, the firsttitled “Tierra,” and the second“Agua,” A Bicycle Country showsthe desperation and oppressionexperienced by the Cuban peoplewho are trapped in a jail surround-ed by water.

Julio, played by MichaelFernandez, Ines played byMichelle Antelo and Pepe playedby Luis Acosta together make anunlikely crew who set their sightson the freedom America offers.Julio, trapped both by water andhis recuperating body, offers ametaphor for the Cuban people,crippled and paralyzed, until Ines,a dreamer, and his friend Pepe

push him to aspire to somethinggreater.

Faced by the encroaching landof Cuba, and surrounded bytumultuous waters, the groupdecide to risk it all and are the“voice of those who made it andthose who did not,” said Oliveras.

Tickets are available online or

at the door, $25 for adults, $20 forseniors (62+) and $18 for students(with current ID). For more infor-mation about the play or to learnhow to become a Main StreetPlayers sponsor, visit the newwebsite at www.mainstreetplay-ers.com or call 305-558-3737.

MAIN STREET PLAYERS’ cast of A Bicycle Country, whichopens February 6 at the Main Street Playhouse, features (fromleft) Luis Acosta, Michelle Antelo and Michael Fernandez.

County’s No Kill Animal goal moves aheadMiami-Dade County Animal

Services achieved a combinedsave rate for cats and dogs of 81.5percent in 2014, bringing the shel-ter and the community closer thanever to realizing the 90 percentsave rate that has become thebenchmark of “no kill” success.

Since adopting “no kill” poli-cies in 2014 as the guiding princi-ple for providing care and refugefor over 27,000 unwanted dogsand cats, Animal Service’s saverate has continued to grow atunprecedented rates.

The save rate for dogsincreased from 61 percent in 2010to 82 percent in 2014, while thesave rate for cats increased from18 percent in 2010 to 81 percent in2014. Becoming a “no kill” shelter

requires the live release of 90 per-cent of the animals through adop-tions, returns to owners or trans-fers to other no-kill facilities.

A $4 million increase in theAnimals Services budget,approved by the Board of CountyCommissioners in 2013, hasenabled the shelter to implementlife-saving programs and servicesthat include, but are not limited to,a strong focus on adoptions, anincrease in off-site adoptionevents, Trap-Neuter-Return serv-ices for community cats, low costspay/neuter services, volunteerand foster care training andrecruitment, pet retention counsel-ing, improved intake vaccinationprotocols, on-staff supervisoryand treatment veterinarians.

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Chamber luncheon focuses on Heart Awareness

DR. ENRIQUE GONGORA

Dr. Enrique Gongora is theguest speaker for the Miami LakesChamber of Commerce’s monthlymembership luncheon, which isscheduled for 11:30 a.m.,Wednesday, February 11, at DonShula’s Hotel Grand Ballroom.

Gongora is a board-certifiedcardiac surgeon. In tribute toFebruary as Heart AwarenessMonth, his topic will focus on“Keeping Our Hearts Healthy!”

Gongora earned his medicaldegree from the Universidad del

Rosario in Bogota in 1992, andcompleted his residency trainingin general surgery and a fellowshipin surgical critical care atWashington Hospital Center inWashington, DC. He then com-pleted a residency in cardiotho-racic surgery at the Mayo Clinic,Rochester.

Gongora then pursued furtherfellowship training in adult cardiacsurgery and thoracic transplanta-tion/ mechanical circulatory sup-port at the University of Pittsburgh

Medical Center.Prior to joining Memorial

Healthcare System, Gongoraserved as director of ThoracicTransplantation at Scott and WhiteClinic-Texas A & M HealthScience Center College Medicinein Temple, and as surgical directorof Heart Transplantation andMechanical Circulatory Support atDrexel University College ofMedicine, Hahnemann UniversityHospital in Philadelphia.

Networking starts at 11:30 a.m.,

luncheon at noon. Deadline toreserve a table is at 2 p.m., Friday,February 6.

Lunch admission is $30 formembers and their guests whoreserve a table, $35 for membersand their guests who don’t reserveand $40 for non members (cashonly).

For more information on this orany other Miami Lakes Chamberevent, contact Marta Diaz at 305-556-2212 or email her [email protected].

Miami Lakes Bar Association marks10th anniversary at Shula’s luncheon

MIAMI LAKES BAR ASSOCIATION 10th Anniversary partici-pants included (from left) members Lourdes Corvo, M. BarbaraAmaro, Philip Rarick, Leslie Langbein, Councilmember CeasarMestre, Gloria Garcia, Councilmember Frank Mingo, ViceMayor Manny Cid, Magaly Corbel, Ameli Padron-Fragetta,Haydee Sera, Lorenzo Cobiella, Anthony Dieguez, andCouncilmember Nelson Rodriguez.

Miami Lakes Councilmembersattended the Miami Lakes BarAssociation’s (MLBA) 10th YearAnniversary celebration onJanuary 23 in the Dolfan Room atShula’s Steakhouse. More than 70people attended the event, whereVice Mayor Manny Cid presenteda proclamation declaring January23 as “Miami Lakes BarAssociation Day.”

Founded in 2005, MLBA is anon-profit voluntary bar associa-tion whose mission includes pro-moting equality, serving the pub-lic interest, preserving high stan-dards of integrity, honor and pro-fessional courtesy, and buildingclose relationships among MLBAmembers.

The Association also developsand offers a variety of legal edu-cational programs and providesmentoring opportunities foryoung lawyers.

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Com. Esteban Bovo sworn in

M-D COMMISSIONER ESTEBAN BOVO JR. was officiallysworn in as vice chair of the County Commission on January 15by U.S. Senator Marco Rubio. Bovo is flanked by his wife,Viviana, son, Alessandro and the rest of his family members.The District 13 commissioner will chair the County Commissionmeetings in the absence of new chairperson Jean Monestine,who was sworn in to his new position during the same ceremo-ny. Bovo also serves as chairman of the Finance Committee,vice-chair of the Public Safety and Animal Services Committee,and is a member of the Transportation and Aviation Committee.


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Miami Lakes Library hostsAct!vated Story Theatre

Act!vated Story Theatre, atouring children’s theatre troupe,performed at the Miami LakesBranch Library, 6699 WindmillGate Road, on Thursday, January15, with the support of a grant pro-vided by Target stores.

Following the private perform-ance and workshop at the library,the troupe then presented a per-formance of multicultural folk-tales open to the public the nextday. The troupe offered a partici-patory workshop in AmericanSign Language for children andtheir parents.

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consists of two multicultural folk-tales. The performances are pre-sented with dynamic storytellingincluding physical comedy, zanyprops, and costumes, audienceparticipation, music, AmericanSign Language and a unique set inthe form of an oversized bookwith pages that turn to reveal dif-ferent scenery. Act!vated StoryTheatre productions are high-ene-gry dramatizations of folktalesthat are “act!vated” not simplytold.

For more information about thetroupe and performances visitwww.activatedstorytheatre.com.

ACT!VATED STORY THEATRE performed for children andtheir parents at the Miami Lakes Branch Library.

A+ shave and a haircut forMLEC principal James Parker

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MIAMI LAKES EDUCATIONAL CENTER AND TECHNICALCOLLEGE continued it’s long-standing tradition of shaving offPrincipal James Parker’s hair in celebration of the school’s 8thtotal and seventh consecutive “A” grade. Student governmentofficials and class presidents took turns lopping off Parker’s hairand mustache for good measure. Parker with all his hair (left)and with a clean shave (right).


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Vizcaya Museumand Gardens seeksvolunteer guidesto conduct tours

Vizcaya Museum and Gardensis seeking volunteers to lead guid-ed interactive tours for its visi-tors. An information reception forthose interested in becoming aVolunteer Guide will be heldfrom 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday,February 19, in the Courtyard ofthe Main House, 3251 SouthMiami Avenue.

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News and Notes from the Town of Miami LakesCouncil recognizes ChristinaDelgado for volunteer service

Mayor Wayne Slaton and theTown Council presented aCertificate of Excellence to youngresident Christina Delgado, aMiami Lakes K-8 Center student,at the January 13 Council meeting,for her exceptional volunteer serv-ice.

For more than three years,Delgado has been a member of theYouth Activities Task Force(YATF) and is the committee’scurrent vice chair. She has volun-teered hundreds of hours of hertime to events hosted by the YATFand other local causes.

In recognition of her passionfor service, Delgado was recentlyawarded the national President’sVolunteer Service Award grantedby The Prudential Spirit ofCommunity Awards program onbehalf of President BarackObama.

“We are very proud ofChristina’s dedication and passionfor service,” said Slaton. “She is agreat example for other young stu-dents who are looking to getinvolved and give back to theirlocal community.”

MIAMI LAKES K-8 CENTER student Christina Delgado dis-plays her Certificate of Excellence received during the TownCouncil’s January meeting. The recognition was awarded by(from left) Councilmembers Nelson Rodriguez, Ceasar Mestre,Tim Daubert, Frank Mingo, Vice Mayor Manny Cid and MayorWayne Slaton.

BGEC’s EFL class visits Town Hall

MORE THAN 40 third-graders from the Extended Foreign Language (EFL) Program at BobGraham Education Center visited Miami Lakes Town Hall on January 23 as part of “CommunityDay.” Started nine years ago, the EFL program emphasizes the teaching of language arts and cur-riculum content in both English and Spanish to students in grades K-8. The program is designedto foster a continuum of bilingual studies through 12th grade. Pictured with the students are ViceMayor Manny Cid (center), assistant to the Council Gina Inguanzo, and teachers Maria Easterlingand Jennifer Batchelder.

Starting this month, MiamiLakes Town Council meetingswill now be held on the firstTuesday of the month instead ofthe second Tuesday starting at6:30 p.m. in Town Hall CouncilChambers, 6601 Main Street.

Council meetings are webcast-ed live and available the follow-ing day for viewing atwww.miamilakes-fl.gov/meet-ings. For those unable to make theCouncil meetings and wish tosubmit public comment, [email protected].

Council meetingsnow on 1st Tuesday

Council recognizes two fellowCouncilmembers on January 13

Mayor Wayne Slaton and theTown Council presented two oftheir fellow Councilmembers withspecial recognitions at the January13 Council meeting.

Councilmember Tim Daubertwas honored for received aCertificate of Appreciation fromthe Miami-Dade Commission onEthics and Public Trust for repre-senting Miami Lakes as a volun-teer speaker for Ethical

Governance Day on October 29.Additionally, Councilmember

Nelson Rodriguez was recognizedfor his completion of the “Leadersof Excellence Program” from TheGood Government Initiative.

“Congratulations to both forthese important accomplishmentsand thank you for proudly repre-senting the Town of MiamiLakes,” Slaton said.

Flag retirement ceremonyscheduled for February 28

Miami Lakes Veteran’s Com-mittee will host its annual FlagRetirement Ceremony at 9 a.m. onSaturday, February 28, at the siteof the Veteran’s Memorial in frontof Town Hall, 6601 Main Street.

Residents are encouraged tobring flags that are ready to beretired to Town Hall for the event.For questions, contact JackieCalzadilla at [email protected], or 305-364-6100.

Due to the game’s popularity,Miami Lakes announced thatopen play dominoes will now beoffered on Mondays from 7 to9:30 p.m. in addition to the exist-ing Tuesday through Friday nights.

The games are held at RobertoAlonso Community Center,16500 N.W. 87 Avenue, at RoyalOaks Park.

The Town hosts over 75 eventsper year and offers a variety ofrecreation programs and activitiesfor people of all ages. To view acomplete list of events, programsand activities, visit the new onlineRecreation Program Calendar atwww.miamilakes-fl.gov/reccal-endar.

Miami Lakes Elderly AffairsCommittee announced its 2015Field Trip schedule. Field tripsare reserved for Miami Lakes res-idents 55 years and above. Freetransportation is provided fromTown Hall to each location

The schedule:• Tuesday, February 24, Knaus

Berry Farm• Monday, March 9, Phil’s

Berry Farm• Thursday, April 2, Perez Art

MuseumTo reserve seating and receiv-

ing a confirmation number, con-tact Jackie Calzadilla at [email protected], or call305-364-6100 at least one weekin advance of the field trip date.

Domino gamesextended toMonday nights

Senior Citizenfield trip schedulethrough April


News and Notes from the Town of Miami Lakes

Town Council Regular MeetingTuesday, February 3, 6:30 PMMiami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.

Youth Activities Task ForceWednesday, February 4, 7:00 PMMiami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.

Cultural Affairs Committee MeetingThursday, February 5, 7:00 PMMiami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.

Neighborhood Improvement Committee MeetingTuesday, February 10, 7:00 PMMiami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.

Elderly Affairs Committee MeetingWednesday, February 11, 8:30 AMMiami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.

Education Advisory Board MeetingThursday, February 12, 6:30 PMMiami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Min Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.

Economic Development Committee MeetingTuesday, February 17, 5:30 PMMiami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.

Planning & Zoning Board MeetingTuesday, February 17, 6:00 PMMiami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.

Veterans Committee MeetingThursday, February 19, 5:30 PMMiami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.

Public Safety Committee MeetingTuesday, February 24, 6:30 PMMiami 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 appealany decision made by the Council with respect to any matter considered at these meetings, suchperson will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made; which recordincludes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing specialaccommodation to participate in the proceedings should call Town Hall at (305) 364-6100, nolater than (2) days prior to the proceeding for assistance.

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

This Notice dated January 30, 2015at Miami Lakes, Fl.Majorie Tejeda-Castillo, Town Clerk

TOWN OF MIAMI LAKESNOTICE 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:

The Great Miami LakesHistorical Scavenger Hunt is backby popular demand for its thirdyear. The free family friendlyevent is produced by the MiamiLakes Youth Activities Task Force.

After two successful years andwith over 200 participants eachyear, the event continues to growin popularity. This year’s eventwill be held on Saturday, March14, beginning at 10 a.m., rain or

shine, starting at Town Hall, 6601Main Street. The event is open toanyone who enjoys spending theday outdoors and is up for a funchallenge.

In addition to historical clues,this year’s Hunt will have manytwists and surprises. The clues willnot only be historical in nature, butwill include other interesting andfun facts.

Raffle prizes and a memorable

grand prize which will be awardedto the winning team, will berevealed closer to the event date.

Everyone is welcome to partic-ipate, Miami Lakes residents ornot, including students, retirees,business owners, teachers, evenGrandma and Grandpa (theymight just have the answers tomost of the clues!). For moreinformation, email Katya Lysak [email protected].

Miami Lakes Historical Scavenger Hunt set for March 14Miami Lakes welcomes UM/NSU Autism Center (CARD)

Miami Lakes officials partici-pated in the January 24 ribbon cut-ting and office grand opening ofthe University of Miami/NSUCenter for Autism & RelatedDisabilities (CARD) located at5801 N.W. 151 Street, Suite 203.

Based out of the University ofMiami and Nova SoutheasternUniversity, CARD is one of sevenstate-funded university-based out-reach and support centers inFlorida dedicated to optimizingthe potential of people with autismspectrum disorders, dual sensoryimpairments, sensory impairmentswith other disabling conditions,and related disabilities.

“We are very proud to welcomeUM/NSU CARD to Miami Lakesand wish them much success as

they continue to serve the specialneeds community in our localarea,” said Mayor Wayne Slaton.

Under the direction of Dr.Michael Alessandri, CARD pro-vides essential services to the spe-cial needs community. Some ofthose services include individual-ized client and family support,family and professional training,public education and awareness,community outreach and pro-grammatic consultation/technicalassistance.

Over the years, CARD’s con-stituency has grown from 88 fam-ilies in 1993 to over 8,000 familiestoday in Monroe, Miami-Dadeand Broward counties. For moreinformation, call 1-800-9-AUTISM, ext. 1

MAYOR WAYNE SLATON presents a Town Proclamation toMichael Alessandri, Ph.D., executive director of UM/NSU CARDduring the organization’s grand opening event. Looking on are(from left) State Representative Bryan Avila, State SenatorRene Garcia, Councilmember Nelson Rodriguez and ViceMayor Manny Cid.

Miami Lakes EducationAdvisory Board announced it isaccepting applications for theMiami Lakes Future LeadersScholarship presented by TheGraham Companies.

Two $1,000 scholarships willbe awarded to graduating highschool seniors who are residentsof Miami Lakes.

All applications must bereceived by March 30 and will beforwarded to the EducationAdvisory Board for their selectionof the two winners. The Mayor,Town Council and a GrahamCompanies representative willannounce the winners at theCouncil meeting on Tuesday, May 5.

Interested seniors must submita typed essay (750 words maxi-mum) explaining in his/her own

words how they aspire to make theworld a better place. The studentmust demonstrate academicachievement and community serv-ice commitment, and identifyfuture goals. The winners willhave demonstrated extraordinarycommitment to their school andcommunity.

A cover sheet must accompanythe essay along with an officialsealed high school transcript, andthree letters of recommendationfrom non-relatives, one of whichmust be from a teacher or schoolofficial.

To request an application, or toreceive more information, contactCommunications Specialist JackieCalzadilla at [email protected], or 305-364-6100,ext. 1143.

Applications now open fortown’s Future LeadersScholarship presented by The Graham Companies


Painting with a Twist opensin Miami Lakes Town Center

Miami Lakes Town Councilattended the ribbon cutting cere-mony on January 23 for Paintingwith a Twist, a bring-your-ownbeverage painting studio thatencourages amateur artists to tack-le famous painting with the helpof a teacher.

“This is exactly the type ofbusiness needed in our TownCenter,” said CouncilmemberCeasar Mestre. “It will be anattraction for adult family enter-

tainment and give our residents agood reason to stay in Town andspend discretionary dollars.”

Partners Yirka and AlexMarban, Ignacio Menendez andYaime Riveiro purchased the fran-chise and are offering weekdayevenings and weekend classes.For more information, visit thenew location inside thePromenade office building at15100 N.W. 67 Avenue.

PAINTING WITH A TWIST ribbon cutting ceremony included(from left) Councilmember Ceasar Mestre and daughterBrianna, Vice Mayor Manny Cid, Yaime Riveiro and sonsSebastian and Diego Menendez, Ignacio Menendez, MayorWayne Slaton, Councilmember Tim Daubert, Alex and YirkaMarban, Alyssa Larrinaga and Miranda Marban.

Ruby Tuesday is welcomingZonta Club of Miami Lakes mem-bers, their families, friends, andresidents of Miami Lakes, to therestaurant’s “CommunityGiveBack Program” onWednesday, February 11.

The restaurant will “GiveBack”20 percent of each purchase allday during lunch and dinner to

Zonta for the club’s charitablework.

Participants need to present aRuby Tuesday “GiveBack” flyerto their server. The flyer is avail-able by logging onto www.zon-tamiamilakes.org.

Ruby Tuesday is located at15281 N.W. 67 Avenue in MiamiLakes Town Center.

Ruby Tuesday’s GiveBack programaids Zonta Club on February 11


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Summary of Town Council January meeting actionsThe Miami Laker staffA summary of actions taken by

the Miami Lakes Town Councilduring its January 13 regular meet-ing:

The Council voted to oppose anI-75 overpass leading onto N.W.154 Street. The town’s proposedresolution is in response to the cityof Hialeah’s development plans forland west of I-75, which requiresMiami-Dade County to open upN.W. 170 Street.

The town doesn’t have authori-ty over N.W. 170 Street butMiami-Dade is mandated to open-up the roadway once Hialeah startsdeveloping plans for residential,commercial and recreation use onthe land which the city annexed in2003.

“I would like to keep both roadslocked but I was told about thedevelopment west of I-75 and 170Street would be opening,” saidCouncilmember Ceasar Mestrewho sponsored the resolution.“Let’s hope opening up 170 Streetwould be less disruptive as possi-ble for Miami Lakes.”

Mayor Wayne Slaton said herecalls years ago the county hadplanned to expand N.W. 170 Streetfrom two lanes to four but rescind-ed the idea following protests fromMiami Lakes and Palm SpringsNorth residents.

“The county took it out of itsMPO project,” Slaton said. “We

can reinforce the idea that an over-pass shouldn’t open in the westernparts of the county.”

The resolution was scheduled togo before councilmembers at theirFebruary 3 meeting.

In other Town Council News:• Councilmembers authorized

Town Manager Alex Rey to awardcontracts to the YMCA of GreaterMiami and Pear Programs forsummer camp and after schoolprograms.

The YMCA programs will beheld at Royal Oaks Park and PearPrograms at Park East YouthCenter.

The YMCA is offering theTown $160/month ($40/week) forAfter School Programming and$120/week per child for the basicSummer Camp Programming,with no registration fee.

The Town will see a sharpincrease in fee sharing with theYMCA from previous years. TheTown currently collects $1 per par-ticipant per month from theYMCA; the new agreement willsend 20 percent of the monthlygross receipts back to the Town.

PEAR was selected as the pro-poser to service the Park EastYouth Center which is currentlyunder construction. While PEAR’srates are higher than those of theYMCA, the programming is quitedifferent than those offered by theYMCA. Activities focus on core

values, offering good characterdevelopment and supporting phys-ical, social, emotional, and mentaldevelopment.

The After School Care, SpringBreak, Winter Camp and SummerCamp proposals meet the needs ofthe Town by offering wellnessbased programs and placing anemphasis on the “whole person” tostimulate development in all areas.

PEAR will provide AfterSchool Care at $10/day andSummer Camp at $115-$150/weekbased on the number of weeks aparticipant registers for each pro-gram. The Town will receive a 30percent fee share from PEAR.

• Councilmembers authorizedthe Town Manager to waive thecompetitive bidding process inaccordance with Section 5.d. of theTown’s Procurement Ordinance12-142 and award a contract toMetro Express, Inc. and DCorpConstruction, Inc.

The scope of work includesasphalt, drainage, and concreterepairs, replacements and newinstallations for small tasks/proj-ects. This includes, but is not lim-ited to repair/replacement of pot-holes, sinkholes, or curbs, guttersand sidewalks. The work wouldalso include the installation of newdrainage or sidewalks, curbs andgutters on a small scale. The workwill be performed on an as neededbasis through the issuance of work

orders that will typically notexceed $25,000.

• Councilmembers approved aTown of Miami Lakes EducationCompact initiated by MayorWayne Slaton in coordination withMiami-Dade County SchoolBoard chair Perla TabaresHantman and Miami-Dade PublicSchools district staff. The compactwill strive to meet the educationalneeds of the town’s youth andenhance learning opportunitiesthrough student achievement,community involvement, facilitiesand communications.

• Councilmembers amended thebudget for 2013-14 to carryovermoney that was allocated to fundprojects in 2014 but were not com-pleted. A portion of the carryoverwas allocated for park capitalimprovements along with funds

for the Town’s marketing initia-tive; and to fund a performancebonus for Town employees andindependent contractors. The pro-posed budget amendments total$467,400 which would leave aGeneral Fund balance of $3.916million.

• Councilmembers adopted theTown’s Dog Recreation AreaConcept plan and authorized theTown Manager to secure designservices for construction docu-ments not to exceed $25,000. Theconcept was presented at two pub-lic meetings in December andreceived general support while dis-cussions focused on future man-agement and operation issues. Thecurrent Capital Budget allocates$150,000 for the design and con-struction of the dog recreationalarea.

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Cupcake Wars contestant Letty Alvarez opens L.A. SweetsBy R.A. RomeroThe Miami Laker staffA corner shop, 6702, with a

view of the grand oak tree in MainStreet is now home to L.A.Sweets, a shop with a story assweet as its cupcakes.

Letty Alvarez was living in

Virginia with her husband EddieDominguez and their five childrenwhen news came of her father’scancer in the form of an inoperablebrain tumor. Alvarez and her fami-ly made the move back to theirroots in South Florida to look afterher father until his passing.

Alvarez, left grief-stricken andjobless following the move, haddecisions to make. She chose totake a risk.

“I dropped everything to lookafter my father, including my job,and after his passing my husbandwas feeling the weight of being asingle income family. I knew I hadto go back to work, only I thoughtto start over,” said Alvarez. “Ipitched the idea to my husbandthat we should start a business andwhen we both tried to come upwith ideas for what we could do, Ithought of gourmet cupcakes.”

Having no personal training orculinary experience, Alvarez ven-tured to try her hand at a cupcakebusiness. Her only background inbaking came from making herchildren’s birthday cakes, some-thing that began when her family’smodest income didn’t allow forher to purchase a fondant decorat-ed cake for her daughter’s firstbirthday. After taking a hobbyclass in creating fondant, Alvarezfound her passion, one that wouldyears later blossom into a success-ful business, though she had noway to be sure of success at itsinception.

“I knew it was a huge risk,” saidAlvarez. “When you risk it all it’slike burning your safety net andthere is nothing there to catch youif you fail. But there is a saying‘high risk, high reward’ and somany of us aren’t willing to risk it.

I told my husband that instead ofgoing to work day after day forsomeone else’s dreams and maybedie before ever seeing ours that Iwould rather bet it all on us. So wedid.”

Upon starting, the name L.A.Sweets was chosen by Dominguezfor it’s trendy West Coast soundthough born in the East, much likeits owner whose initials also makean appearance with “L.A.” forLetty Alvarez. The catchy nameand cupcakes were just about theonly things that were sweet duringits rough beginnings, with Alvareztaking the day shifts to work thebusiness, while her husband con-tinued working a full time job dur-ing the day and switched off withher in the evenings, taking overL.A. Sweets’ night shifts as

Alvarez cared for their children.“In the beginning it was just us

because we couldn’t affordemployees. It was a big sacrificebut we look back on those timesnow immensely proud for havingthe guts to try. We built it up overtime,” said Alvarez.

Eventually Alvarez andDominguez enlisted the help oftheir children, Christian, 23, whois a Le Cordon Bleu trained baker,Danielle, Gabrielle, and a pair ofnine-year old twins, Joseph andMaria who help with the decorat-ing.

“My oldest son is my headbaker and my twins help me withdecorations. They do the butter-flies and flowers. Although I’d sayit’s really Maria who makes them

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Alvarez’s cupcake secret: Real ingredients, unique flavorsand Joseph who eats most of themso he’s not as helpful but they’re apackage deal,” said a chucklingAlvarez.

Two years into L.A. Sweets’Sunset Place shop in Coral Gables,Alvarez and Dominguez receive acall from casting directors whoread their Yelp reviews and wereoffering the opportunity to be apart of the Food Network’s hitcompetition series “CupcakeWars.” The long-running showfeatured Alvarez and Dominguezbattling against 3 other pairs ofcontestants for the chance to win$10,000 in the “Rock of Ages”episode in Season 5 which aired inApril 2012.

For Alvarez one of the high-lights of the show was judge andFrench pastry chef, FlorianBellanger’s comments on herguava cupcakes, calling them “thebest guava cupcakes” he’s everhad. L.A. Sweets is the originalhome of the guava cupcake inSouth Florida, and one ofAlvarez’s best selling cupcakes.

The L.A. Sweets owners placedsecond in the segment, a devastat-ing blow, though in hindsight anincredible opportunity that maynot be over just yet. They are cur-rently in talks of returning to theshow for another segment to claimthe prize they narrowly missed.

“We went in so determined towin,” said Alvarez. “It took us likethree weeks to get our mojo backafter that. At the end of the day itwas still an achievement to evenbe selected for the show out of somany bakers and it’s encouragingto know I had that strength in me.We picked ourselves up, dustedourselves off and moved forward.”

Forward they did, and right intothe periphery of famed baker,owner of Carlo’s Bakery and starof TLC’s hit show Cake Boss,Buddy Valastro. Thirteen bakersfrom across the country and nearly75,000 applicants are hand select-ed to participate in Valstro’s sec-ond show, The Next Great Baker.After Valastro saw Alvarez inCupcake Wars, she was chosen asone of his thirteen. Alvarez flew toNew Jersey for her chance to win$100,000 in the show’s third sea-son though she was eliminated inthe season’s seventh round afterwinning two challenges.

“All I ask is don’t judge me tooharshly from that first episode,”said Alvarez with a laugh. “Theydid quite a number portraying meand though I did snap, for a varietyof reasons that viewers of the showdon’t know, my true nature isshown in later episodes. Also,great friendships were formedunder unconventional circum-stances. People that were supposedto be enemies walked away as life-long friends and our paths crossedfor a reason.”

As for Buddy himself, Alvarezsays he’s the real deal.

“Buddy is such an intense per-son but super passionate and moti-vated,” said Alvarez. “He has a

strong demeanor but it’s onlybecause he had to fight to getwhere he is, and I can relate to thatfight. It was so great to see that hewasn’t just a facade, that he reallyis a great person with killerinstincts and extreme passion forhis family and livelihood.”

L.A. Sweets has had a few run-ins with other big names such asRicky Martin, for whom a coconutspiced rum cupcake is named after,a creation from Cupcake Wars.Martin has tried the cupcake andloved it. The shop was also recent-ly contacted to create a colainspired cupcake as part of CocaCola’s celebration of MiamiBeach’s 100th birthday. Alvarez iscurrently concocting a CherryCoke flavored cupcake.

Flavors are constantly createdand added to the growing list ofcupcakes at L.A. Sweets, so manythat Alvarez has given up on tryingto list them all, over 150, on theshop’s website. About 20-30 fla-

vors are rotated every day. She isalso working on sugar-free andgluten-free cupcakes.

“I’m experimenting,” saidAlvarez. “I’ll give you sugar-freebut it better taste good!”

Her secret? Real ingredientsand unique flavors. Alvarez usesonly real eggs and real butter inher baking and refuses to sell cus-tomers what she would not eat her-self, even at the cost of profit mar-gins. Currently L.A. Sweets has avariety of cupcakes ranging frommango to alcohol-infused cup-cakes for events. The shop catersfor weddings, corporate gather-ings, parties, bridal showers andmore.

From humble beginnings toover six years of experience in thesweetest industry, Alvarez and herfamily have given rise to a suc-cessful gourmet cupcakery in threelocations with plans to franchise inOrlando. Of all the ups and downsalong the way, Alvarez says her

biggest hurdle was herself.“I had to get over my own self-

doubt for any of it to work.Thoughts about not being collegeeducated held me back until I real-ized that many greats in historyweren’t held back by their lack offormal training. So my thoughts of‘who am I to succeed’ turned into

‘who am I not to succeed?’ I ammy own worst critic, but I am alsomy own best advocate.”

For more information call 305-558-1800 or visit www.lasweets.net and follow the shop onFacebook, Twitter and Instagram.The Miami Lakes L.A. Sweets islocated at 6702 Main Street.

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Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr.(Dist. 13), Miami-Dade AnimalServices, and Miami-Dade Parks,Recreation and Open Spaces.

Pets from Miami-Dade AnimalServices will be available foradoption. Free and reduced pet feeadoptions will be available at theevent, free vaccines, free Sunpass

transponders, and free spaying andneutering (call 3-1-1 to set anappointment prior to the event).Microchips and license tags willbe available for purchase.

Parking for the event is free andwill be located at the east entranceto the park.

Pet adoption event Feb. 7 at A. Earhart Park

Governor Rick Scottannounced the appointment ofFrank Diaz to the Council onHomelessness.

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Movies in the Park seriescontinues on Friday, Feb 13

Miami Lakes Youth ActivitiesTask Force continues the freeMovies in the Park series featur-ing blockbuster films every otherFriday evening through March.Showtime is 8 p.m. at MiamiLakes Park West, 15151 N.W. 82Avenue.

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Town of Miami LakesTown Council Meeting February 3 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. CenterYouth Activities T.F. February 4 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. CenterCultural Affairs February 5 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. CenterEducation Advisory January 8 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. CenteNeigh. Improve. Com. February 10 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. CenterElderly Affairs Com. February 11 8:30 am M.L. Govt. CenterEducation Advisory Bd. February 12 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. CenterEconomic Development February 17 5:30 pm M.L. Govt. CenterPlanning & Zoning February 17 6:00 pm M.L. Govt. CenterVeterans Committee February 19 5:30 pm M.L. Govt. CenterPublic Safety Committee February 24 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center

(The following classes are free for Miami Lakes residents)Tai Chi M/W 9:30 am MCCCTai Chi T/Th 9:00 am MCCCYoga (for adults) M/T/W/T 7:30 am MCCCArts & Crafts Mon. Noon MCCCKnitting/Crocheting Tu/Th 1:35 pm MCCCLine Dancing Tu/Th 11:30 am MCCCBallet 1 Monday 4:30 pm MCCCBallet 2 Monday 5:30 pm MCCCBallet 3 Wednesday 4:30 pm MCCCBallet 4 Wednesday 5:30 pm MCCCJazz 1 Tuesday 4:30 pm MCCCJazz 2 Tuesday 5:30 pm MCCCJazz 3 Thursday 4:30 pm MCCCJazz 4 Thursday 5:30 pm MCCCMartial Arts (tots) Monday/Wednesday 4:30 pm MCCCMartial Arts (beginners) Monday/Wednesday 5:30 pm MCCCMartial Arts (intermed.) Tuesday/Thursday 4:30 pm MCCCMartial Arts (advanced) Tuesday/Thursday 5:30 pm MCCCPainting I & II Fri. 9 am/12:30 pm MCCCSewing Tu/Th 2:00 pm MCCCQuilting Tues. 11:15 am MCCCComputer Training M/T/W/Th 9:15/11:30 am MCCCDominoes Tues/Thurs. 6:00 pm RACCTable Tennis Tues./Thurs. 7:00 pm RACCJazzercize (fee) M/Tu/W/Th 7:00 pm RACCSpanish for Adults M/T/W/T 6:00 pm MCCC

Homeowners OrganizationsLoch Lomond February 3 7:00 pm MCCCLake Carol February 5 7:30 pm MCCCRoyal Palm Estates February 5 7:00 pm MCCCLoch Ness February 9 7:30 pm MLCCSilvercrest North February 9 7:00 pm MLCCSilvercrest South February 10 7:00 pm MLCCLoch Lomond East February 11 7:00 pm MLCCLake Cynthia February 11 7:30 pm MLCCWindmill Gate February 12 7:00 pm MLCCLoch Andrews February 16 7:00 pm MLCCLoch Isle February 16 7:00 pm MLCCLake Glen Ellen February 17 7:30 pm MCCCLake Katharine Villas February 17 7:30 pm MLCCSerenity Point February 18 7:00 pm MLCCRoyal Oaks February 18 7:30 pm MLCCGramercy Park February 19 7:00 pm MCCCRegatta Pointe February 19 7:00 pm MLCCLake Elizabeth February 23 7:00 pm MLCCFountain Park February 23 7:30 pm MLCCLake Martha February 24 6:30 pm MLCCLoch Lomond West February 24 7:30 pm MLCCVilla Vizcaya February 25 7:30 pm MLCCLake Sandra February 26 7:30 pm MLCCThe Anchorage February 26 7:30 pm MLCC

Miami Lakes Clubs, Professional & Volunteer GroupsM.L. Garden Club bunco February 4 11:30 am MCCCM.L. Chamber/Comm. February 11 11:30 am Shula’s HotelM.L. Garden Club February 23 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Ctr.M.L. Bridge Club Mondays 11:30 am MCCCMLCA Bridge Thursdays 11:00 am MCCCM.L. Kiwanis 2nd/4th Thurs. 6:30 pm Pampered ChefM.L. Toastmasters 1st/3rd Tues.7:00 pm ML Educational CenterM.L. Lions Club 1st/3rd Tues. 7:00 pm Denny’s Hialeah

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The Station Sceneby Griselle Marino, Public Affairs ManagerMiami-Dade Fire Rescue Department

One man’s treasure may be another’s firetrap.Hoarding is a growing problem

that affects every community andthe fire departments serving them.Excessive clutter of any kindposes direct threats to the healthand safety of not only the residentsbut of the firefighters as well.

Nevertheless, firefighters con-tinue to respond each day to firesregardless of the amount of per-sonal belongings an occupant mayhave. The tactics may change, butthe need to put water on the firedoes not.

Hoarding not only can createegress and ingress issues for evac-uating occupants but also candelay fire crews entering the struc-ture. Often, exits are blocked androoms are filled to the ceiling withstacks of belongings that can easi-ly fall over and entrap firefighters.Although firefighters may forceopen an inward-opening exteriordoor to enter, getting out throughthe same door may present a prob-lem. Also, if a firefighter is in dis-tress, accessing and removinghim/her can be difficult. Firstresponders have a double-edgedsword to deal with – fire preven-tion and firefighter safety.

Today, firefighter safety is abattle that all departments acrossthe country continue to wage.Fires that begin in a hoarder’shome may require several new tac-tical decisions. Is it safe to sendmy crew in this residence? Is thefuel load so large that an interiorattack may be futile? Can I evenmake access into this structureeffectively? Are escape routesobstructed?

Fires in hoarding householdsare indeed fiercer and more expen-sive to fight than other kinds ofresidential fires; it will generallynecessitate numerous personnel.The attack may be extensive andrequire a large water supply andpossible multiple hoselines. Anyrescue efforts will be extremelytaxing; overhaul and salvage willbe incredibly difficult.

You can help firefighters bytaking action to control clutter.Here are some friendly tips:

• Identify tiny projects that willgive you a lot of satisfaction. Picka corner of a room, one shelf orone stack of papers to start. Workin small steps, doing what you canin about half an hour. Don’t try totackle too much in one sitting.

• Compartmentalize as you gothrough your stuff. Take fourboxes and label them “Trash,”“Storage,” “Donate,” and “ForSale.” Use these for sorting as youdeclutter and then expedite taking

them to their final destinations.• Set up a 2015 memo box or

file for each family member. Usethese boxes as a place to put thingsyou want to save, such as concerttickets, birthday cards, or cutenotes from your kids. This kind ofstuff tends to stack up on a kitchencounter or bedside table. Now itcan be part of a time capsule forthe year.

Remember to draw a basic floorplan of your home, and mark yourfamily’s fire escape route. Theroute should have two ways to exitthe home, as well as a safe, com-mon place to meet outside thehome. Talk with your childrenabout the dangers of smoke, theimportance of not hiding during afire, and remaining outside yourhome. Keep in mind that infantsand disabled or elderly familymembers may require assistanceexisting the home. Practice yourplan with a drill. There should beno clutter on the route to exit!

Miami Lakes Branch Libraryfree programs for February

Miami Lakes Branch Libraryannounced the following pro-grams are available for the publicduring February:

For Children and Families:Reading Ready Toddler

Storytime - Stories, songs andactivities for toddlers and theircare givers at 11 a.m. on Thurs-days, February 5, 12, 19 and 26.

Read Along, Sing a Song withthe Florida Grand Opera – Aspecial storytime featuring therich history of African Americansin a fun, digestible context forages 5-8 years. Made possible bythe Florida Grand Opera at 3 p.m.on Saturday, February 7.

Paws to Read – Certified ther-apy dogs listen to children readaloud which can help with readingskills. At 11 a.m. on Saturday,February 14.

Saturday Matinee at theLibrary – The Miami Lakesbranch presents a family friendlyfilm for all ages featuring “ThePrincess and the Frog” at 3 p.m.on Saturday, February 28.

Less Stressed About Tests –The New Florida Standards –This workshop provides a ration-ale for the adoption of new educa-tional standards in Florida andexplains how they were devel-oped. It focuses on the shifts in thepedagogy of English LanguageArts and Mathematics, and howparents can support their children.Program is sponsored by theParent Academy of Miami-DadePublic Schools in partnership withthe Miami-Dade County PublicSchools and the Miami-DadePublic Library System. Meets at6:30 p.m. on Monday, February23.

For Teens:Tween Book Club – A chil-

dren’s book club for ages 8-12 thatmeets once a month to discuss thechosen book. This month is “TheLast Dogs: The Long Road” byChristopher Holt. Meets at 10:30a.m. on Saturday, February 28.

Teen Club - Teens meet to playvideo games, watch anime, drawor discuss books. For ages 12-18at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, February 24.

Teen Club presents AntiValentine’s Day – Teens meet toplay video games, watch anime,draw or discuss books. For ages12-18 at 6 p.m. on Tuesday,February 10.

For Adults:Collage: Big Pictures from

Small Bits – Adult patrons createoriginal art work from small bitsof paper at 6:30 p.m. on Monday,February 9.

Book Discussion Group –This month’s title is “Revelation”by C.J. Sansom. Meets at 6:30 p.m.on Tuesday, February 17.

Commissioner Esteban BovoJr.’s Outreach – Mobile OfficeCommunity Outreach provides anopportunity for the community tospeak with the commissionerand/or his representative from 1 to3 p.m. on Monday, February 9.

Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart Outreach – A member ofRep. Diaz-Balart’s staff will visitthe library to discuss federalissues or any problem a con-stituent may have with a federalagency from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. onWednesday, February 25.

Miami Lakes Branch Library,6699 Windmill Gate Road, is openMonday and Tuesday from noonto 8 p.m., and Wednesday throughSaturday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.


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Miami Lakes Cultural AffairsCommittee is hosting a Concert inthe Park at 7 p.m. on Saturday,February 21, at Picnic Park West,15151 N.W. 82 Avenue.

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“MAIN STREET: THE BEST PLACE TO BE” artwork by MiamiLakes Middle School 6th grader Cosette Perez, named topMiddle School submission.

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Reprinted with permission by Club Business International MagazineShula’s Athletic Club recently

celebrated the opening of anexpanded personal training areaby introducing the ThriveFunctional Training System, aunique regimen named the “BestNew Workout Program” for 2014by Men’s Health Magazine.

Created by Mike Boyle, aworld-renowned strength coach,the program employs the sameprinciples he has used to trainworld-class athletes, including the2013 World Series ChampionBoston Red Sox and the 2014Silver-Medal U.S. Women’sOlympic Hockey Team. The pro-gram, however, can be customizedto anyone’s age, goal or fitnesslevel.

Among Shula’s wide-rangingofferings are an innovative youthsports program including juniorand adult tennis, nutrition coun-seling workshops, and a largevariety of fitness classes such asyoga, Pilates, Silver Sneakers,group exercise, and aqua aerobics.

“Our priority has always beento maintain the best fitness train-ing facility in the area, offering themost cutting-edge training meth-ods,” said Shula’s Athletic Clubgeneral manager, Bill Higgs. “I’mexcited to see what new fitnessheights our members will reach aswe deliver the nation’s leadingperformance program in ournewly expanded training area.”

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Governor’s team wins Shula’s Senator Cup match

THE SENATOR TEAM and THE GOVERNOR TEAM competed in the 10th annual Senator Cupat Don Shula’s Golf Club ending with a victory for The Governor Team.

Bob Graham was first theGovernor of Florida, then a U.S.Senator. In keeping with that tradi-tion Shula’s Golf Club held its10th Annual Competition knownas the Senator Cup, with twoteams of members competing in

Ryder Cup style competition: TheGovernor Team and The SenatorTeam.

Members played throughout theyear to be able to qualify for thismost prestigious event. Each teamended up with 16 players, 2 play-

ers on each side serving as alter-nates.

Captain Rick Nealis, of theGovernor’s Team and AvelioCarmanate of the Senator’s Team,each day put forth players to meetopponents in these exciting match-

es. After a practice round onFriday, January 16, the gamebegan on Saturday, January 17.The morning matches were playedwith teams of two from each squadfacing off in a Four-Ball Matchwhich means the lowest score ofeach of the 2 players on a teamcounts versus their opponentsscore of the same.

After the morning rounds inwhich 7 matches were played,with 1 point awarded for each winand 1/2 point if both teams tied,the Nealis-led Governor’s Teamhad a commanding 6-1 lead. Theafternoon matches on Saturday,also featured teams of two in analternate shot format. The SenatorTeam under Carmanate won 3 ofthe 5 matches, and tied another fora final score of 3 1/2 to 1 1/2.

At the end of Day 1, Governor’sTeam had a 7 1/2 to 4 1/2 lead,

setting up a dramatic Sunday fin-ish. The first team to earn 13 1/2points would win, and on Sundaythere were 14 individual matchesplanned.

Captains teed off first at 7 a.m.followed by the other 13 matches.Nealis disposed of Carmanate 5holes ahead with 4 to play and theGovernor’s Team never lookedback.

The event ended on the 18thhole with both teams congratulat-ing each other after a great week-end of golf, looking forward to theawards session and the surf andturf dinner to follow.

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Local high school athletes named to All-Dade teamsA group of local high-school

students made The Miami Herald’sAll-Dade teams for football, girlsand boys swimming and diving,volleyball, golf and cross country.

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Independent First Team offensewas Dade Christian senior offen-sive lineman Jarod Johnson whoalso played on the defensive linerecording 57 tackles and nine sacks.

Also on the First Team defensewas Pace senior linebacker SageLewis who recorded 105 tacklesand eight sacks.

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Third Team defense includedDade Christian sophomore defen-sive lineman Jose Valdivia andPace senior all-purpose playerDaMarrio Jackson-Smith.

Honorable mentions includedDade Christian players TimMcIntosh, Calvin Hart, D.J. Terryand Blake Janvion.

The 8A-6A First Team defense

included American senior defen-sive back Jeremiah Dinson, whorecorded three interceptions, 37tackles, two touchdowns from kickoff returns and two fumble recoveries.

Second Team defense playersincluded Mater Academy seniorlinebacker Dwayne Paddyfoot andAmerican defensive players seniorKaron Jackson and junior AntoineWebster.

Third Team offense playersincluded Mater Academy seniorwide receiver Steven Rodriguezand Hialeah Miami Lakes senior

all purpose player Simino Walden.Honorable mentions included

American players DeangeloNelms, Jamal Smith, JeremiahPierce-Johnson, Joshua Dinson,Anthony White Jr. and DariusRolle; Hialeah Gardens playersRaul Ortiz, Peter Carnero, JonaelMons and Austin Rodriguez; andHialeah Miami Lakes playersJabari Lawrence, Antonio How-ard, Chris White and Terrell Lewis.

All-Dade Swimming/ DivingFor boys, Mater Academy

sophomore swimmer JulioHorrego, who finished with ascore of 57.32 in the 100 breaststroke at the state tournament.

Honorable mentions includedAmerican swimmer and diverRafaeland, Hialeah Miami Lakes’Antonio Perez, and Mater LakesErvin Marin and Kevin Porto.

For girls, second team membersincluded Hialeah Gardens’ JessicaRodriguez for the 200 meters fin-ishing with a 2:08.07, and thirdteam members included MaterAcademy’s Liz Travieso, NatalyJimenez, Loana Nardoni and

Vanessa Mesa.All-Dade VolleyballFor girls, Class 8A-6A honor-

able mentions included HialeahGardens’ Melanie Torres; HialeahMiami Lakes’ Fatima Madlum,Ariecy Monroy, Jessy Marquezand Jenny Marquez; and MaterAcademy’s Amanda Garcia,Barbara Marin, Rashel Rodriguezand Analli Abrue.

Class 4A-2A honorable men-tions included Pace’s SophiaGonzalez, Sharell Nairn, LaurenHoffmann and Angie McMurray.

All-Dade GolfFor boys, honorable mentions

included American’s GustavoHernandez, and girls honorablementions included American’sTaylor Robinson.

All-Dade Cross CountryFor boys, honorable mentions

included Dade Christian runnerIverson Williams and HialeahGardens’ Aldo Aguilar. For girls,Mater Academy senior JinahMickens, who finished in 6th placeat the state tournament.

Joe Zaccheo returns as headfootball coach at Pace High

By The Miami Laker staffWhen Mario Smith stepped

down as Pace High’s football headcoach three weeks ago, theschool’s athletic director, JoeZaccheo, and the school’s admin-istration knew who they had inmind to replace him – the formercoach himself.

Zaccheo coached the Spartansfor 11 seasons and led them to thestate championship in 2003.

He stepped down in 2006 tobecome the athletic director.

Nine years later, he’s back pac-ing the sidelines with the samepassion and excitement he hadwhen he coached the Spartansfrom 1996 to 2006.

“When I said yes, I had mixedemotions,” Zaccheo said when theadministration asked him to comeout of retirement and lead the pro-gram back to prominence. “WhenI got back into it, it was more thanthe old excitement starting all overagain. It’s exciting and I’mpumped!”

Zaccheo, who coached for 40years, is tackling an arduous taskof turning around a football pro-gram that has been struggling

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son at 2-8 and haven’t playedpostseason football since 2010.

Smith, who resigned to start hisown all-boys academy school,registered a 13-17 record in histhree seasons as the Spartans’coach.

Zaccheo said he started assem-bling a plan to get the team backon the winning track the day hecame out of retirement.

He said his plan includesweight training, strength and con-dition, speed and agility workouts.

Spring practice starts in May.“I am ready and I know the

players are ready,” he said. “Weare going to learn how to winagain.”

Zaccheo said he had no inten-tion of coaching again, but hecouldn’t reject the administrationentreaties to return to his true call-ing.

“When your family asks yousomething, you don’t turn yourback on them,” Zaccheo said.“And that’s what we are at Pace, afamily.”

Flag Footballsignup closes onSaturday, Feb. 7

Registration for the MiamiLakes Optimist Club's FlagFootball Program will close onSaturday, February 7. Kids aged 5to 15 may register. Parents cansign up their kids in-person atMiami Lakes Middle School(6425 Miami Lakeway North)from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.

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STATE REPRESENTATIVE MANNY DIAZ JR. presented the A-Plus flag to Mater Lakes principal Rene Rovirosa, assistant prin-cipal George Groezinger, and Student Government membersJenille Estrada, Melanie Bu, Celina Medina, Sabrina Gonzalezand Activities director Melissa Stonestreet.

Florida State RepresentativeManny Diaz Jr., who is also thechair of the Choice and InnovationSubcommittee in the FloridaHouse of Representatives, recent-ly honored Mater Lakes AcademyHigh School with a ceremonialflag for earning an “A” grade fromthe state of Florida.

“It takes a large effort by staff,administration, students and par-

ents to be an A-plus school,” saidDiaz. “These A-plus schools arehelping our students in MiamiLakes prepare for a brighterfuture.”

Mater Lakes has been ranked asone of the Best High Schools byU.S. News and Reports and con-tinues to excel as made evident bybeing awarded an “A” grade forthe previous school year.”

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American High’s Law Academyparticipates in Project Citizen

AMERICAN HIGH Law Academy students visit Miami-DadeCounty Courthouse as part of a field trip.

By R.A. RomeroThe Miami Laker staffA group of sophomore students

gather around an unfurled whitemat, dusting for shoe prints as partof an assignment for their foren-sics law class at American SeniorHigh School. Forensic Law, alongwith Street Law, ConstitutionalLaw, and Mock Trial are the spe-cialized classes offered byAmerican’s Law Academy.

This year marks the academy’sfirst time participating in ProjectCitizen, a program co-sponsoredby the Center for Civic Educationwhich is designed to promoteresponsible participation in localand state government. Students,under the direction of lead LawAcademy teacher, RichardBrowning, began brainstormingfor competition ideas in earlyOctober when they came across apotential local issue – sidewalks,or lack thereof.

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sidewalks added along N.W. 57Avenue from 183 Street to 173Drive.

“We wanted to focus on some-thing important, but also some-thing that had a chance of comple-tion within the community,” saidBrowning. “The students threwback and forth some ideas beforesettling on the sidewalks. Theythought it was kind of crazy thatwith the hectic traffic people werewalking to get to multiple busi-nesses in the area. This is com-pletely a student-driven project.”

After researching, the studentsfound evidence of pedestrian-related accidents in the area whichsolidified the resolve to move for-ward with the project idea. So farthe students have found over-whelming support from the com-munity while researching withover 600 citizen surveys, and havebegun working with a slew oflocal businesses that will be send-ing letters to appropriate forums

within the local and state govern-ment for change.

“It’s important for students toparticipate in events like MockTrial and Project Citizen. It showsyoung kids how to become muchmore informed citizens and how tonavigate the government bureau-cracy,” said Browning. “It takespeople to make change and nowthese students are given a chanceto learn first hand how to changethe community.”

The academy first began eightyears ago as part of a SmallLearning Communities grantinstalled to create opportunity forstudents to dabble in their interestsand broaden their scopes of skillbefore seeking college degrees.

Browning teaches freshmen,sophomores, and juniors withinthe Law Academy along withAnthony Perno who teaches sen-iors taking Mock Trial.

“I think the Law Academy isgreat for the teachers, for theschool and for the students espe-cially because these are the classesthe kids choose to be in, so this issomething they want to learn.Whenever you have kids that areinterested in the subject it makesthe class far more fun.”

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First graduates in Pace’s Academy of Health SciencesBy Rene D. BasultoSpecial to The Miami LakerIn a classroom at Monsignor

Pace High School, seven Pace sen-iors are curiously out of uniform,instead clad in black polos fromBarry University. These seven stu-dents are a part of Pace’s EMTAcademy class, but they are alsoofficially registered as collegeEMT students with BarryUniversity, complete with Barrystudent IDs and Barry instructorsteaching the class.

The EMT Academy class is thefinal part of Pace High’s four-yearAcademy of Health Sciences, oneof the school’s many SignatureAcademies that offer students theopportunity to take classes gearedtowards their individual interestsand goals.

By going through the Academyof Health Sciences, students canhave the opportunity to land a jobas an EMT right out of high school

and get an early start to furthereducation in medical school andother fields in health sciences.

The EMT Academy class hasbeen taught mainly by JorgeNuñez, an EMS instructor fromBarry University and Lieutenantwith Miami-Dade Fire Rescue,with visits from other Barry per-sonnel. When Nuñez is on shift,the class is taught by CliffRicketts, a Barry Universityinstructor and Pace Class of 1999alumnus who also works as aLieutenant with Miramar Fire-Rescue.

Classes for Academy of HealthSciences began in the 2012-2013school year, with new freshmanbeginning their time at Pace onthis academic track. These sevenstudents, however, were also inter-ested in joining the academy andthus took multiple classes per yearto meet the standards set by theAcademy.

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“Magnificent Seven” by theAcademy’s lead teacher KevinLagrange, and are the first groupof students to be graduating out ofthe EMT Academy class.Lagrange has been the students’teacher in the Academy for allthree years and now acts as a liai-son for their EMT Academy class.

According to Lagrange, theseven students became more awareof the reality of their status as col-lege students and future emer-gency responders when they visit-ed Barry University earlier in theyear to get their IDs and met withJason Smith, the EMS ProgramDirector and a Fire Captain withBroward Sheriff’s Office Fire Rescue.

“We are molding a differenttype of student,” said Lagrange.He added that even if students donot want to pursue a career as anEMT, there are no drawbacks tothe Academy. Students in theAcademy learn different aspects ofthe medical field and can earn ahead start when entering medicalschool, as opposed to other med-ical school applicants who enterwith no experience.

All juniors in the programbecome certified in AED andAdult CPR through the AmericanHeart Association, and seniorsbecome certified in BLS (BasicLife Support) for Infants,Children, and Adults. At the end ofthe academy, students can sit for

the National Registry of EMTexam and earn their EMTCertification and License.

“I’ve always wanted to helppeople,” said Danielle Dalge, aPace senior and one of the“Magnificent Seven” who plans togo on to medical school after grad-uating from Pace to pursue eitherpharmacy or working as a nursepractitioner.

Later this semester, the studentswill start doing hospital visits at

the Cleveland Clinic in Weston onthe weekend and ride along withseveral agencies on emergencycalls. “We’re giving them the realworld very early,” said Lagrange.The class will end with a mega-code exam conducted by BarryUniversity EMS Medical DirectorJoe Nelson, D.O.

To learn more about PaceHigh’s Signature Academies, visitwww.pacehs.com or call 305-623-7223.

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Our Lady of the Lakes holdsinaugural alumni reunion

Our Lady of the Lakes CatholicSchool in Miami Lakes firstopened its doors back in 1986when it began the constructionand vision of a K-8 school. Fastforward 30 plus years and theschool has welcomed thousands ofgraduates and countless families.

“As a parent and supporter ofthe church and school for morethan 30 years, I was honored to betasked with the role of Director ofCommunity Relations andAlumni. It was through FatherAlvarez’s vision that we havebeen able to begin the OLLAlumni Program,” said Elsa Reus.“Our goal is to build a future atour school by reuniting past andcurrent alumni with their Catholic

roots.”On January 11, the first Alumni

Reunion was held at the school’sgymnasium which welcomed over100 past alumni and their familiesto join the community in a specialmass and reception. Attendeeswere able to review past year-books, photos, and displays aswell as partake in a school tour,learn more about upcomingenrollment and leave their markon the OLL Alumni Wall. Theevent included alumni from 1993through 2014.

For more information on OurLady of the Lakes AlumniAssociation, contact Reus [email protected] or call 305-362-5315 ext. 616.

OUR LADY OF THE LAKES CATHOLIC SCHOOL ALUMNI(from left) Jackie Jebian, class of 2003, Isabella Jebian, class of2004, and Pierre Jebian, class of 2006, at the first alumnireunion on January 11.

The Youth Co-Op DanceTeam, the Felines and the YouthTiger Hip-Hop Youth Team, com-peted at the USCA U.S.Cheerleading and Dance champi-onships on January 25 at NovaSoutheastern University in David.

The Tigers Youth Hip-HopDivision team consisted of 11girls ranging from 6 to 12 yearsold. They won first place in thedivision and were awarded GrandChampionship honors in theDance Youth/Junior Division.

The Jazz Felines JuniorDivision team with girls rangingfrom 6th to 11th grade won firstplace in the Contemporary DanceDivision.

Youth Co-Op, Inc. is located at3525 N.W. 7 Street in Miami. Formore information, contact ConniePerez-Borroto at 305-643-6730.

Youth Co-Op teamsawarded first placein U.S. cheerleaderand dance contests

American High names Tiffany Davis Teacherof Year; Dennis Campos named top Rookie

Tiffany Davis won Teacher ofthe Year 2015 for American HighSchool and Dennis A. Camposwon Rookie Teacher of the Yearfor the Patriots.

The two teachers provided abiography of themselves on theeducation and teaching back-grounds and other achievements.

After graduating from MiamiNorland Senior High School,Davis attended the University ofFlorida. She graduated in 2001with a Bachelor’s of Science inComputer Engineering and a minor inMathematics. In November 2001,she started working at FPL.

After two years, the only part ofher job that she enjoyed was train-ing the supervisors of variousdepartments on the new systemsand some data analysis. It wasthen that she realized that she wasrunning away from her true calling– education. She began working atAmerican High School in August2003 and has enjoyed everymoment.

From 2003 to 2008, she taughtIntensive Math, Algebra 1,Geometry Honors and PrecalculusHonors. She also has been thesponsor and co-sponsor for MuAlpha Theta since 2004 andNational Honor Society since2010.

In the Summer of 2008, she wasnamed the Test Chair where herprimary duty is to organize andmaintain the security of assess-ments for the school.

She also keeps studentsinformed of the tests that theyneed to pass for graduation, andprovide them with all of theiroptions to best meet their goals.

“American has become anotherfamily to me. I love building rela-tionships with my colleagues andthe students, and I hope to be able

to do so for many years to come,”she said.

Dennis Campos received aBachelor of Arts in Music Educa-tion from Bethune CookmanCollege, was selected as MostOutstanding Band Player in 2009and received the Department ofMusic’s Outstanding AchievementAward in 2010 and 2011.

During his undergraduateyears, he performed with theSymphonic Band, Brass Quintet,Trumpet Choir, The MarchingWildcats, where he served as atrumpet section leader, and theMusic Outreach Program. Thisprogram takes selected B-CU stu-dents into the public school systemto showcase their talents andemphasize the importance ofmusic in the schools.

His professional affiliationsinclude the Florida Music Educa-tors Association, National BandAssociation, Florida BandmastersAssociation, National Associationfor Music Education, and KappaDelta Pi International HonorSociety in Education. He is also anactive member of the Miami WindSymphony.

Campos has been able to

accomplish much since he firstarrived at American. He succeededin getting 12 instruments donatedto the band program by the DistrictMusic Supervisor of Miami-DadeCounty. He was awarded $2000 indonations toward his band classfor instrument equipment so thatevery student in the class is able tolearn and play an instrument.

On his first Marching MusicPerformance Assessment as theBand Director, the band receivedan overall rating of “Excellent.”

Campos’ music philosophy isthat he believes every studentshould receive a musical educa-tion, and that every student whowishes to perform deserves theopportunity. He strongly believesno student should be turned downfor not being good enough. Themain goal is to always aim for anopen mind, maintain a positiveattitude, and, of course, to inspirehis students through his teaching.

Campos’ future goals for themusic program are to retain andgrow the band, as well as to teachcomprehensive music coursessuch as AP Music Theory, GuitarClass, Jazz Ensemble, and MusicHistory.

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Dade Christian School cheerleaderscompete at 26th Florida Nationals

Dade Christian School (DCS)Cheerleaders represented theirschool at the 26th National FloridaChristian CheerleadingChampionships in Orlando. Thecompetition hosts cheerleadersfrom all over the United States.

After starting the year off withsome challenges including injuriesand last minute adjustments, thegirls pulled together and gave theirbest performance of the season.DCS took home several awardsincluding 2nd Place Trophy in theJunior Varsity Division, BestStunts, Best Tumbling, and theLoyalty Award for 23 years of par-ticipation.

Former cheerleading coordina-tor and varsity head cheerleadingcoach, Jennifer Martinez, attended

the competition in support of theJV squad. When asked what shethought about the routine she said,“I am so proud of the girls andtheir coaching staff! They gave anincredible performance.”

The squad is comprised of 15girls ranging from 2nd through11th grades. Originally, the teamhad planned to compete in theJunior High Division, but with thelast minute addition of two juniorhigh students, the squad was ele-vated to the Junior VarsityDivision. For many of the girls,this was their first season cheer-leading.

DCS cheer mom, Abby Matoswas impressed that these younggirls won 2nd place despite com-peting against older and more sea-

soned cheerleaders. Beyond thetrophies and accolades, Matosloves what the competition repre-sents, “It was an amazing experi-ence. What I love most is that it isvery God-oriented. Every event isopened up in prayer and theyemphasize to the girls the impor-tance of reaching out to those inneed.”

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Miami Lakes EducationalCenter & Technical College host-ed its annual Advance Placement(AP) Curriculum Review earlierthis year. The school suspended itsweekly Saturday tutoring to holdthis event where teachers taketheir time to come out and dedi-cate a few hours to teachingselected students with informationand tips on the various AP Exams.

This year, 43 buses broughtapproximately 995 students fromthroughout Miami-Dade Countyto MLEC for this special event.This is the first of two AP Reviewsthat will be hosted by MLEC &

Tech College. The school also hosts the Title

One Chess Club, ProfessionalStudies for Teachers, and providesa free tutoring service for its stu-dents in various subjects such asreading, EOC, history, math, andmore every Saturday morning.Teachers make themselves avail-able for students to ask questionsabout the curriculum and togetherreview the material.

For more information aboutMLEC & Tech. College, visitwww.mlec.dadeschools.net or call305-557-1100.

MLEC Tech College hostsAP Curriculum Review

The Parent Academy of Miami-Dade County Public Schools(MDCPS) has partnered with var-ious library personnel includingthe Miami Lakes Branch to createa workshop series for parents andinterested community members.The workshop series will covermultiple topics including rights,safety, and education standardsand will be conducted monthlywith hands-on activities.

Workshops will be held at theMiami Lakes Branch Library from6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on February 23(New Florida Standards), March

23 (Families Acting for Safety -Protecting your child from bully-ing), April 27 (Parents Rights andResponsibilities), and May 18(Moving Up and Ahead - Yourchild’s transition to other gradelevels).

Additional workshops will beheld at the Homestead, Main andNorth Dade Regional Libraries.For additional workshop dates andmore information contact MicheleMordica at 305-624-9613.

All participants will be enteredin a raffle to win gift cards.

Parent Academy teams with M-DadeLibraries for parent workshop series

DADE CHRISTIAN cheerleaders compete at National FloridaChristian Cheerleading Championships in Orlando.


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In Memoriam:Longtime resident, TV pioneer Irene Y. Berman

New Testament Baptist ChurchChildren’s Ministry is hosting aYard Sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. onSaturday, February 7, on thechurch grounds, 6601 N.W. 167Street.

Former Miami Dolphins DonMcNeal and Tony Nathan will beon hand to welcome vendors andguests. To reserve a space and ordonate items, contact the churchoffice at 305-827-8728.

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Irene Yelton Berman, a televi-sion and film industry pioneer,longtime Miami Lakes residentand original member of the MiamiLakes Cultural Affairs Committee,passed away on January 17 at age85.

Berman was the first female tel-evision producer in the UnitedStates with a long, successfulcareer earning many awards pro-ducing popular shows like TheSkipper Chuck Show, MissUniverse Pageant, New Year’s Evein Miami, Getting Ready, theOrange Bowl Parade, entertain-ment specials, documentaries andeducational programming.

She began working as an enter-tainer, a musician who sang anddanced with her sister Doris at theage of 14. She became fascinatedwith television, performing oncamera while wearing the requiredgreen lipstick for this new technol-ogy in the 1940’s.

In 1960, Berman fought tostudy television (women were notpermitted), finally convincing theprofessor to make an exception forher, winning a spot in the televi-sion class at Lindsay HopkinsSchool (the only Florida schoolteaching classes for jobs in televi-sion).

In 1961, she was hired by

WTVJ Ch. 4 in Miami to producethe Skipper Chuck Show, a popu-lar children’s show which airedfrom Palm Beach to the Keys andthroughout the Caribbean. As pro-ducer, Berman was responsible formany innovative segment ideas,contests and other new show ele-ments, as well as writing theshow’s script.

Around 1965, the show’s hostChuck Zink began expanding andgetting involved in other types ofprogramming and insisted thatWTVJ have Berman produce thoseas well including parades, beautypageants, game shows and enter-tainment specials – many of which

were “live” productions.She left WTVJ to form her own

television production company“Video and Film Productions“known as “V&F Productions.” In1978, her daughter Renée L.Sweeney began working with heron the nationally syndicatedWometco Home Theater televisionshow “Getting Ready.” Theydecided to become business part-ners in 1981. Berman continuedproducing a variety of televisionshows and specials/promos/publicservice announcements and com-mercial spots. She had becomewell known and respected as a spe-cialist in producing live televisionshows.

Berman positively impactedmany lives by producing telethonsfor such charities as MuscularDystrophy, Easter Seals, March ofDimes, United Cerebral Palsy,Children’s Cancer Caring Center,United Negro College Fund, andthe Miami Children’s Hospital.

Behind the scenes, Bermanserved on many governmentaladvisory boards to promote theindustry. She was instrumental inthe formation of the Florida FilmOffice, and was personally respon-sible for helping to bring the L.A.production “Miami Vice” toMiami to shoot at the Ivan TorsStudios.

One of her pet projects was toinstitute a curriculum in collegesand universities throughoutFlorida, creating the ability for stu-dents to obtain a college degree intelevision arts.

When she retired from V&FProductions in 1990, she beganwriting a column called “ArtsScene” for The Miami Herald thatran continuously until she fell ill in2008.

Berman is survived by herdaughters Renée L. Sweeney andCheryl (Sweeney) Henry, husbandLarry Berman, sister DorisBernhard, nieces Doreen(Bernhard) Ernst and Darla(Bernhard) Olsen, and nephewDale (Chick) Bernhard.

Services were held on January24 at the Caballero RiveroSouthern Funeral Home in NorthMiami.

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FPU will be held at MiamiLakes Congregational Church,6701 Miami Lakeway South,beginning at 6:30 p.m. onTuesday, February 17. ContactSarah Maceo at 305-822-4313 formore information and to register.

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In Memoriam:

Civic volunteer, longtime resident Ramona ThompsonLong-time former Miami Lakes

resident, Ramona Thompson, 79,passed away at home November23, 2014, from complications of astroke. Her husband and daughterswere with her that final weekendand she died knowing that she wasloved, that she would be remem-bered and that her family wouldtake care of each other.

Her good works affected thelives of many throughout Florida.She was a woman of her genera-tion, a professional volunteer, whowas active for more than 60 yearsin numerous civic and charitableenterprises, including decades ofleadership roles for Florida andGeneral Federation of Women’sClubs, Dade County FederationBoard of Trustees, the March ofDimes and Citrus Health Network.She was never idle.

Thompson lived an extraordi-nary life. She was born inWrightsville, Georgia in 1935, butshe moved to Miami as a youngchild, growing up near the OrangeBowl. She graduated from MiamiSenior High in 1953. Perhaps itwas the idyllic setting or the gener-al happiness of the times, but herstar began to shine in high schooland it continued throughout herlife. To this day her friends andcolleagues remember her beautifulsmile, those gorgeous brown eyesand her sense of humor. Always sopoised, so well dressed and wellspoken, she was the epitome ofSouthern charm and hospitality, areal lady.

It was in high school, in the10th grade, when she met and fellin love with her partner for life –Eddie Thompson (Milton E.Thompson, Jr.). She was captain ofthe cheerleaders and Key Clubsweetheart and he was an athleteand Senior Class president.

They went to the University ofFlorida together and eloped onValentine’s Day weekend of theirsophomore year. She was a proudmember of Delta Delta Deltasorority, an allegiance she main-tained throughout her life as anactive member of the MiamiAlumnae Chapter. All three of herdaughters are Tri Delta legacies.

When Ramona and Eddiereturned to Hialeah after college,they began their family and eachbegan their professional, civic andvolunteer activities. They movedto Miami Lakes in the early 1960sand remained in their LochLomond house for close to 50years.

While she loved living in SouthFlorida and enjoyed her weekendsat their Keys home in Islamorada,Thompson would forever considerMiami Lakes ‘home.’ Still, whenEddie retired in 2010 and closedthe family business, Milton E.Thompson and Sons RoofingContractors, Inc., they decided toreturn to the Gainesville area tolive the country life in Fort White.

While Thompson was raisingher daughters, her mother-in-lawinvited her to join the GFWCHialeah Junior Woman’s Club. She

was president four times of theHialeah Junior Woman’s Club andwas junior director for District 11.In 1970, after transferring to theGFWC Woman’s Club of Hialeah,she served as president andDistrict 11 director. She thenbegan several chairmanships at thecounty, state and general federa-tion levels. Her club work culmi-nated in 1996, when she assumedthe presidency of the GFWCFlorida Federation of Women’sClubs. When her tenure ended, sheserved as chairman, from 2000-2006, of the General Federation ofWomen’s Clubs. In 2012, the club-house of the Woman’s Club ofHialeah, located on 525 West FirstAvenue, was renamed the RamonaM. Thompson clubhouse in herhonor for a lifetime of service.

While maintaining her volun-teer club work, Thompson alsobecame a registered national par-liamentarian. She was namedDade County Federation’s Womanof the Year in 1979 and in 1983 shereceived the Dade CountyVolunteer of the Year award.Throughout the 1970s, 80s and90s, Thompson was also theMother’s March coordinator forMarch of Dimes Dade County andshe served on the Board ofDirectors for more than 40 years.Her tireless efforts produced thou-sands upon thousands of dollarsfor this worthy cause. In the mid1970s, she was also asked to jointhe board of directors of CitrusHealth Network (originally NorthWest Miami Dade Community

Mental Health Association), aposition she held proudly for morethan 40 years.

Ramona Thompson is survivedby her beloved husband and bestfriend of almost 60 years, EddieThompson, her three daughters,Vicki Clifford (Fort White; JohnClifford, Gainesville), DenisePaparella (Gino, Hollywood) andLisa Davis (Dan, Apalachicola)

and her grandchildren Anthonyand Lisa Paparella (Hollywood).

The family hosted a celebrationof her life on Saturday, January 24,at the Williams-Thomas FuneralHome in Newberry, Florida.

In lieu of flowers, the familyrequests donations to the RamonaThompson Endowment atHacienda Girls Ranch: 326 CrotonRoad, Melbourne, FL 32935.

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C L A S S I F I E D A D V E R T I S I N GMiami Lakes Baptist Church

6250 Miami Lakes Dr. EastTelephone: 305-823-3888

Sunday Worship.........9:30, 11 & 12:30Midweek Service Wed.................7 PM

M.L. Congregational Church6701 Miami Lakeway South

Telephone: 305-822-4313Adult Sunday School...................9 AMChildren’s Sunday School.....10:30 AMWorship.................................10:30 AMSpecial Need Service...............4:00 PM

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Sunrise Presbyterian Church18400 N.W. 68 Avenue

Telephone: 305-821-5841Sunday School (all ages)........9:00 AMWorship.................................10:00 AMSpanish Worship...................11:30 AM

The Church of the Epiphany15650 Miami Lakeway North

Telephone: 305-558-3961www.episcopalmiamilakes.com

Sunday Eucharist........................10 AMChildren’s Sunday School..........10 AMAdult Bible Study.......................11 AMMisa en Espanol...................12:15 PMEscuela Dominical................12:15 PM

The Church of Jesus Christof Latter-day Saints8201 N.W. 186 Street

Telephone: 305-829-0049Spanish service.............................9 AMEnglish service.......................12:30 PMTuesday (Spanish).........................7 PMWednesday (English)....................7 PM

Palm Vista Community ChurchMeeting at Miami Lakes Middle

6425 Miami Lakeway NorthTelephone: 305-822-6999

Worship Service.........................10 AM

Temple Tifereth Jacob5901 N.W. 151 Street

Telephone: 305-557-2651Call for Service Schedule

Iglesia Biblica CristianaEspañol Servicios

Telephone: 305-557-1959Sunday service........................4:00 PMWednesday Youth....................7:30 PM

6250 Miami Lakes Drive East

Iglesia El Nuevo Comienzo6701 Miami Lakeway South

Services in SpanishSunday service.......................12:30 PMThursday service.....................8:00 PM

St. Andrews Lutheran Church575 W. 68 Street

Telephone: 305-821-3622Sunday service (English)........9:00 AMSunday service (Spanish).....10:30 AMBible School...............................11 AM

Iglesia CristianaReformada Vida Nueve5941 N.W. 176 St., Bldg. #5

Telephone: 305-244-9425www.icrvidanueve.com

Hialeah Church of ChristTelephone 305-558-1060

(Temporary meeting location)Shula’s Hotel (Davis Cup Room)6842 Main Street, Miami Lakes

Sunday Bible Study.................9:30 AMSunday Worship Service.......10:30 AMSunday Evening Service..........6:00 PMWednesday Bible Study...........7:30 PM

Fulfilled Life ChurchTelephone 786-378-2356

Country Club Middle School18305 N.W. 75 Place

Sunday Service (Eng.)..10:30 AM

Faith Is The Victory FellowshipTelephone: 954-435-1313

www.faithisthevictoryfellowship.comSunday Service.....................10:30 AM

(Cobb Theaters – 6711 Main Street)Theatre 17

Our Lady of the LakesCatholic Church

15801 N.W. 67 AvenueTelephone: 305-558-2202

Sunday services in English9:30, 11 AM and 5:30 PMSunday services in Spanish8 AM, 12:45 PM and 7 PM

Saturday services 8:30 AM, 5 PMDaily services 7 and 8:30 AM

Confessions: Saturdays 3:30 PM

Mother of Our RedeemerCatholic Church

8445 N.W. 186 StreetTelephone: 305-829-6141

Daily services (Spanish) 8:30 AMSaturday (English) 5:30 PMSaturdays (Spanish) 7 PM

Sundays (English) 8 & 10:30 AMSundays (Spanish)

9 AM, 12:30 PM, 7 PM

North Palm Baptist Church7801 N.W. 178 Street

Telephone: 305-558-2032www.NorthpalmBaptist.org

Sunday Bible Study.................9:15 AMSunday Worship....................10:30 AMWednesday Service..................7:00 PM

M.L. United Methodist Church14800 N.W. 67 Avenue

Telephone: 305-821-7274www.miamilakesumc.net

Praise Band & Music.............9:40 AMTraditional Worship Service.10:00 AMAlive-Contemporary Service11:30 AM(Child care and children’s/youthSunday School during both services.)

New Testament Baptist ChurchThe Gathering Place

6601 N.W. 167 StreetTelephone: 305-558-4930

Sunday Service..........................11 AMBible Study ............................9:45 AMWednesday Bible Study...........7:00 PMWednesday Youth Group.........7:00 PM

Orthodox Cathedral ofChrist The Saviour16601 N.W. 77 Court

Telephone: 305-822-0437Home of The Orthodox Book Center

Sat. Vespers.................................6 PMSun. Matins............................8:40 AMSun. Liturgy...............................10 AM

Sunday School & Inquirer Classes

Palm Springs UnitedMethodist Church5700 W. 12 Avenue

Telephone: 305-821-3232Worship Service...................11:00 AM

The Redeemed ChristianChurch of God

Victory Parrish Worship Center16261 N.W. 57 Avenue

Telephone: 786-428-0078Sunday service....................10:00 AMTuesday & Thursday..............7:00 PMFriday service.......................11:00 PM

Voice for JesusCobb Miami Lakes Theatre #11

6711 Main Street305-818-0565

Sunday service......................10:00 AMYouth service.........................10:00 AMChildren services...................10:45 AM

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Miami Lakes AreaHouses of Worship

(Editor’s Note: All information provided by individual houses of worship.Confirm service times by telephone.

M-D SchoolsPolice partner withHomeland Security

Miami-Dade Schools Policehas partnered with the U.S.Department of HomelandSecurity in adopting the “If YouSee Something, Say Something”initiative. Miami-Dade SchoolsPolice (MDSP) Chief Ian A.Moffett was joined bySuperintendent of SchoolsAlberto M. Carvalho, officialsfrom local, state, and federal lawenforcement as well as Miami-Dade Council of PTAs/PTSAspresident Joseph Gebara.

Miami-Dade County PublicSchools (M-DCPS) became thefirst and the only school district inthe nation to partner withHomeland Security and adoptingthe nationwide initiative. The ini-tiative encourages the communityto report suspicious behavior andactivity to law enforcement.

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Students, parents, employees,and the community are encour-aged to report any suspiciousbehavior or activity in and aroundschools to 305-995-COPS or 855-FLA-SAFE.

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Palm Springs UnitedMethodist Church, located at5700 W. 12 Avenue in Hialeah, isholding its annual Winter IndoorYard Sale this Friday andSaturday, February 6 and 7 from 8a.m. to 2 p.m. with low prices andspecials on both days.

A variety of items will be onsale such as craft supplies, cloth-ing, linens, records, videos, toys,small furniture, baby items, lug-gage, lamps, pictures, collecta-bles, books, holiday items anddecorations.

Lunch and snacks will also beon sale. Money raised will gotoward church work and mis-sions. For more information call305-821-3232, or 305-821-2073,or email [email protected].

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Beautiful townhouse, Lake Cynthia, 2/2, spacious loft, covered patio with magnificent water views, gar-age, wood/tile floors. 24-hour secur-ity. Call 954-205-3749,

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THINKING OF SELLING • BUYING • RENTING • FORCLOSURE • or SHORT SALE?I can help as I have helped many other home owners!

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TH For Rent. 2 bedroom, 2 bathrooms.Loft can be 3rd bedroom, or media room.Remodeled with art deco kitchen, S/Sappliances, Quartz counter top. Tile &wood floors. Tiled patio and storageroom. 24 hour gated security. $1,700 mo.First, last and one month sec. dept.Credit check $40. Moors does abackground check. Call Debbie 305-788-5008.

Little Doll House. 3 bedroom. 1/2garage converted. Full kitchen, microdoes not work. Two updatedbathrooms. Living room, formal diningroom. Roof 6 years new. Largescreened patio. 24 hour security. Walkto shopping centers and school. Notsubject to appraisal.Call Debbie 305-788-5008.

TH For Rent. 2 bed/2ba. Loft can be3rd bdrm, baby rm. or media rm.Completely remodeled. Art decokitchen, S/S appls., Quartz counter top,custom railing stairway. Tile & woodfloors. Tiled patio & storage room.Plenty of guest parking. 24 hr. gatedsecurity. $1,700 mo., 1st, last and 1mo. sec. dep. Credit check $40. Moorsdoes background check. Call Debbie305-788-5008.

Condo For Rent . Second floor 2bedroom/2 bath. Updated appliancesand cabinets. Central A/C condensernew, new roof, just painted inside andout. Updated 2 bathrooms, plenty ofcloset space, W/D in unit. Very nice withone assigned parking and lots of guestparking. HOA includes clubhousefacilities, roof, insurance, 24 hour gatedsecurity and private patrols, water andComcast. $1350 mo. Call Debbie 305-788-5008.

Spacious two-story lake home. Family andliving room, full kitchen appliancesoverlooking lake view. Full dining room,Master on first floor. Loft can be 4th bedroomor media room. Washer/dryer in 2-cargarage. Very spacious, 2,158 sq ft. Ownerfinancing. Call Debbie 305-788-5008.

PSN lake and large salt water pool home.Jetski, waterski, or just fish and relax, perfectfor BBQ and watcing the games. 4bedrooms/2 baths, updated bathroom.Tax rollis wrong, lot is 9,885 sq. ft. overlooking widelake. Real wood cabinets and granite counterand new top of line appliances. Stove is gasand owned, waterheater and dryer are gasand leased. A large storage room can be 5thbedroom with walk-in closet. Roof and centralA/C replaced new after Wilma. All tile floors.EZ to show. Reduced. Very motivated.Reduced. Call Debbie 305-788-5008.

For Rent. Must See in Miami Lakes!Spectacular 4/4 with 2 master suites and splitbedrooms layout. Huge famliy room.Spacious dining room. Double car garage.Paved circular driveway. Oversized lot withplenty of room for entertaining. $2,750 permonth. Credit and background check. 2months pay stubs and driver’s license.Call Debbie 305-788-5008.

Townhouse For Sale. 2 bedroom, 2 bath.

24-hour security. All tiled, washer/dryer,

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room. 2 parking spaces in front, lots of guest

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Lakefront. Beautiful view. 3 bedrooms,2 baths, 2-car garage. Nice openkitchen, wood floors, 2,175 sq. ft. Largefamily and living room. Huge masterwith very spacious closet. Plenty ofparking in front for up to six cars. 24hour security. Washer and dryer in unit.HOA $185 month. EZ to show. CallDebbie 305-788-5008.

ACM InternationalRealty, Inc.

For Sale. 1,595 sq. ft. Remodeled kitchenand counter and appliances. Washer/dryer inunit. 2 masters, 1 on first floor. Loft can be3rd bedroom, office or media room. Tile andwood floors. Tiled patio. 24 hour security.Roof assessment is being paid every month.Buyer will pick up the payment at closing.Tenant occupied. Shown by appointment.Call Debbie 305-788-5008.

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West Lakes Gardens - Miami Lakes

Spectacular Miami Lakes corner two-story home has two master bedrooms,one upstairs and the other downstairs. 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, formal din-ing room, family room, covered terrace, tile floor, laminated flooring in bed-room, 1-car garage, circular driveway. CCAALLLL TTOODDAAYY..

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Beautiful home in an excellent area, close toshopping, churches, schools. Impeccablydecorated, nice and clean with vaulted celing,celing fans, nice lighting fixtures. Nice drive-way with porte-co-chere, nicely kept gardens,alarm and 10-camera security system.Granite counter tops, Jacuzzi tub in masterbath. Cabana bath for outdoor use of guests,and very convenient for future pool. Will sellfast. $549,000. A2016604

Two bedroom, one bath single familyresidence located in Miami Gardens,Priced to sell. Needs some TLC. Call forappointment. $125,000.A2056014

Beautiful property offering an escape to thebeauty of nature in the middle of the city.3042 sq. ft. of living area complete with 5bedrooms, 3 full baths, and 2 half baths.Welcome to the natural beauty of MiamiGardens. Motivated seller! Bring your bestoffer! Additional 1+ acre of adjacent land forsale as well if interested. Located at 18055N.W. 20 Avenue. $325,000. A1962560

Great opportunity to own in prestigiouscommunity of Rock Creek in Cooper City atan affordable price. A-plus schools.Beautifully remodeled home with Granitecountertops & S/S appliances. Wood flooringthroughout home except bathrooms. One oflargest lots in Rock Creek at almost 16,000s.f. A/C less than 4 years old. Great poolarea with lots of room to entertain. Drivewaycan hold up to 10 cars plus oversize 2-cargarage. $375,000. A2027505

305-822-98006850 Main Street • Miami Lakes, FL 33014 • Miami Lakes Realty & Welcome Center in the lobby of Don Shula’s Hotel

Spacious well maintained 2-storywaterfront home in Coco Isles. 4bedrooms, 3/5 baths. Open kitchen withbreakfast area, family room, living roomand dining room. Extended master suiteand sitting area. All rooms are locatedupstairs. 6000 sq. ft. lot. Great neigh-bors. This is a well maintained, gatedcommunity. $440,000. A2062369

Lakes on the Green Waterfront property.Builder’s home. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms,2,557 sq. ft. Built with a lot of extras.Oversized lot. Back covered porch, lightconcrete on the second floor. Amazing LakeView. Proprety as 15 SEER energy efficientA/C, approximately 6 years old. $425,000.A2061955

Custom built home with elegant finishes on a1-acre lot. This 5/4.5 and 2-car garage offershigh ceilings surrounded by tasteful finishesand crown moldings. Custom built cabinetry inkitchen and wet bar, large family room andentertainment area. Front double doorentrance, fireplace in formal living room,formal dining room with a split floor plan. S/Sappliances and large eat-in kitchen with break-fast nook. $495,000. A2027473

Great property in very good condition.Originally a 4/3 model. Now used as a3/3 with 2 master bedrooms. Openkitchen, large family room, coveredpatio with keystone floors, accordionshutters, French doors. Nice sizebackyard with plenty of room for a pooloverlooking serene Lake Glenn Ellen.$495,000. A2031713

This property will leave you speechless.Every square inch has been redone andutilized to the fullest. Brand new terrazofloors. New 4-ton A/C and ductwork. Elegantwood staircase with glass railing. Top of theline appliances, designer ready closets.Elegance meets tranquility. Stunning view ofLake Carol to compliment the exquisiteinterior finishes. Come see it for yourself.$399,000. A2017401.

This property will leave you speechless.Every square inch has been redone andutilized to the fullest. Brand new terrazofloors. New 4 ton A/C and ductwork. Ele-gant wood staircase with glass railing. Likemoving into a brand new property. Top ofthe line appliances, designer ready closets.Elegance meets tranquility. Stunning viewsof Lake Carol to compliment the exquisiteinterior finishes. $399,000. A2017401

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