Miami Laker 2015 May 15

A LookInside:

n Public Safety Committeehosts police and firefighterappreciation breakfast..............3

n In Memoriam: SergioCampos, longtime president ofLoch Ness Homeowners..........4

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

n Pace High’s flag footballteam finishes a stellar and dom-inant season...........................16

n Dade Christian student ath-letes are named to Best Teams inMiami-Dade...........................17

n Barbara Bush Foundation forFamily Literacy honors twolocal teens...............................20

n Our Lady of the Lakes stu-dents honored during ACC All-Star Mass.............................21

n Community Calendar, 13,School, sports and church news,16-24 Classified ads..........25-27

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Town of Miami Lakesforms Police HonorGuard..............See Page 14

MIAMI LAKES QUILTERS CLUB members are currentlysewing patriotic-designed blankets to send to U.S. service per-sonnel rehabbing from injuries in Germany. Pictured (from left)Sally Whitten, Diane Kurtz, Toni Kavanaugh, Nancy Barton andRose Cesarotti. (See story on Page 5.)

Quilters Club members atwork on patriotic blankets

Barbara Goleman’s badminton teamwins North Division GMAC title

BADMINTON COACH Debbie Perez (center) is surrounded by Barbara Goleman’s badmintonteam which recently won the Divisional Championship title during GMAC competition.

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Great Strides Miami Lakes Walkraises over $65K for Cystic Fibrosis

More than 500 participantsjoined together for the 8th annualGreat Strides Miami Lakes Walkon April 25 at Graham Park inTown Center.

Danny Quesada (TeamRunning with Danny), an eighth-grader at Our Lady of the LakesCatholic School, and MelissaTamayo (Team Meli’s Roses), aneighth-trader at Hialeah GardensMiddle School, teamed up with

Councilmembers Tim Daubert,Frank Mingo and many otherorganizations to raise over$65,000 for the Cystic FibrosisFoundation.

The CF Foundation uses theseproceeds to fund life-saving med-ical research to one day find thecure for CF. Both Quesada andTamayo have CF and they havelearned to live with their diseaseand are an inspiration to all.

Joining in the event this yearwas Angel’s Wings (the Calzadillafamily), a large group of childrenfrom the Town of Miami Lakes’Just Run program, the HialeahGardens Middle School cheerlead-ers and drumline, the Bob GrahamEducation Center ElementaryNational Honor Society, and manyothers.

MANY OF THE PARTICIPANTS in this year’s Great Strides Miami Lakes walk posed for a grouppicture at Graham Park on April 25.

Wayne Slaton, Miami Lakeswithdraw appeals regardingreinstatement of Michael Pizzi

By David L. SnellingThe Miami Laker staffDespite an entreaty from many

residents to take the case to theFlorida Supreme Court to keep hisjob, Miami Lakes Mayor WayneSlaton and the town decided toend the long-running legal disputeover who should be the city’srightful mayor.

Flanked by councilmembersand town staff during a news con-ference two weeks ago at TownHall, Slaton said he and MiamiLakes will not appeal the FloridaThird District Court of Appeal’sdecision that allowed MichaelPizzi to return as mayor, whichended his eight month fight to gethis old job back following hisacquittal of public corruptioncharges last year.

Slaton, who was elected mayorduring a special election twomonths after Pizzi’s arrest, saidmany residents wanted theSupreme Court to hear the case,but considering the length of timefor a decision and additional attor-ney fees, he thought it would be inthe best interest for Miami Lakes

to step down and allow Pizzi tofinish his term, which ends inNovember 2016.

“Getting an appeal to theSupreme Court is not an easy orquick process,” Slaton said. “It isnot inconceivable that the processcould take a year or more.”

Last month, the Court ofAppeal upheld Miami-DadeCircuit Court Judge GiselaCardonne Ely’s ruling that Pizzican return to political office as thetown’s rightful mayor.

She based her decision on statelaw that says an elected officialwho was suspended from officefollowing an arrest can return ifthat person has been acquitted ofall charges in the court of law.

Ely issued a 30-day stay to givethe town a chance to appeal herdecision, but the panel of judgesfor the Court of Appeal sided withher.

Governor Rick Scott suspendedPizzi from office after his arrest inAugust 2013, and Miami Lakes’town charter required a specialelection 90 days following his

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Slaton, Town withdraw appeal; Pizzi back as Mayorindictment on corruption charges.

Slaton won the special election.Following Pizzi’s acquittal on

seven counts of bribery and kickback charges in August of lastyear, Scott refused to reinstatehim, indicating Miami Lakeselected a new mayor to serve theremainder of his term.

Pizzi sued Scott and the Florida

Supreme Court forced the gover-nor to lift his suspension, but henever asked the high court toreturn him to office.

Instead, he filed a lawsuitagainst the town and Slaton toforce his return at Town Hall.

At issue during the legal con-frontation was the town’s charterversus state law.

According to Town Attorney

Raul Gastesi, Pizzi’s term endedwhen Slaton was elected the newmayor; Pizzi’s attorneys saidFlorida law allows their client toreturn as mayor immediately aftera jury found him not guilty.

As part of the courts’ rulings,Pizzi is also entitled to back paystarting on the day he was arrested,a reportedly $56,000 in salary andfringe benefits, said TownManager Alex Rey.

Pizzi also wants the town to payfor his legal bills for his corruptiontrial, Florida Supreme Court andCircuit Court lawsuits, and theCourt of Appeal.

Gastesi said Pizzi’s lawyersfiled the motions for the legal fees,which he has yet to disclose.

The town has bankrolled about$378,805 in legal fees to fightPizzi’s lawsuits, and to keepSlaton in office.

Pizzi commended Slaton for ajob well done while serving asmayor, and encouraged him to stayinvolved in the town in somecapacity.

“I hope we can move on andlet’s make Miami Lakes the bestcity in the United States ofAmerica,” Pizzi told reporters out-side Town Hall.

Slaton alluded he may run formayor again next year. “There willbe an election for mayor this com-ing year,” he said. Most of his sup-porters urged him to do so.

Miami Lakes resident MandyRebull said 2016 is around the cor-ner.

“And we, as residents and tax-payers, must make a differenceand stop the circus,” he said.

Miami Lakes resident VivianCampa said Slaton is the bestleader for the town and she expectshim to run for mayor next year.

“Thank you, Mr. Slaton,” shesaid. “You are a true leader whohas Miami Lakes and its residents’best interest at heart. 2016 is nearand I’m sure you will be backwhere you belong. Leading thetown selflessly and successfully.”

Cecile Pelaez, another townresident, said: “Can’t wait to electthe next mayor…. Mr. WayneSlaton. The year 2016 can’t comesooner!”

Leslie Weiner Langbein, anattorney and a former member ofthe Miami Lakes Charter ReviewCommission, thanked Slaton andcouncil members for handling thelegal battle with class.

“Thank you Mayor WayneSlaton and council members forleading us through this fiasco withgrace and dignity,” she said.

Councilmember NelsonRodriguez said Slaton’s leadershiphelped make a smooth transition toa new mayor in the town. “Thankyou Mayor Wayne Slaton for yourleadership and guidance. You are aClass Act,” Rodriguez said.

Residents want to put the legalbattle behind them and move on,

but they are still worried abouttheir tax dollars paying for theattorney fees.

“Welcome back Mr. Pizzi, and Ihope the town can work for thebetterment for our town, seniorsand children,” Raul Garcia said atthe May 5 regular Town Councilmeeting.

David Oliver said it’s time forMiami Lakes to get back to busi-ness but cautioned town electedofficials who are seeking reelec-tion next year.

“I hope everyone gets reelectedbut if you can get back a substan-tial rebate for attorney fees and putit back in the hands of taxpayers,you will have no problem gettingreelected,” Oliver said.

FLANKED by Councilmembers and Town staff, Wayne Slatonannounces during a press conference that he and the Town ofMiami Lakes are withdrawing their appeal regarding the rein-statement of Michael Pizzi as Mayor.

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MEMBERS of the Miami Lakes Spanish Class I joined theirteacher, Maria Del Carmen Nodarse (far right) in celebratingCinco de Mayo at the Mary Collins Community Center. Pictured(front, from left) Lynn Cole, Mindy McDaniel, and BruceDavidson; (back, from left) Hector Vincent, Janet Gorlow,Debbie Hobbs, Bill Heinig, Jeff Small and Enid Lomax. (Not pic-tured: Asghar Aghaabdollah.)

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Public Safety Committee hosts appreciation eventMiami Lakes and its Public

Safety Committee recognized theexceptional service of police offi-cers, firefighters and paramedicson May 2 during Public SafetyAppreciation Day at the MaryCollins Community Center.

Councilmembers includingMayor Michael Pizzi, NelsonRodriguez, Tim Daubert, CeasarMestre and Frank Mingo, alongwith members of the Public SafetyCommittee, joined police and firepersonnel and their families for adelicious breakfast, award presen-tations for Public Servant of theYear, Officer of the Year andFirefighter of the Year, and otherrecognitions.

In addition, attendees won raf-fle prizes from local businessesincluding Anthony’s Coal FiredPizza, Miami Lakes Alehouse,Miami Lakes Sports Grill, MiamiLakes Sports Shop and OutbackSteakhouse.

Police Major Gene Dieppa pre-sented Service Aid KenyaiCampbell with the Public Servantof the Year Award for his commit-ment to the community, qualityservice and dedication to hisduties.

Campbell serves as the solePublic Service Aide in the Townand this past year, handled over

400 calls for service, investigated273 traffic accidents, and issued123 uniform traffic citations. He isalways willing to assist the policeunit as well as enthusiasticallyassisting in the many Town-spon-sored events throughout the years.

Dieppa presented the Officer ofthe Year Award to Detective MarkRay who is assigned to the town’sGeneral Investigations Unit. Rayhas continuously demonstrated atrue passion and enthusiasm forcriminal investigations andachieved numerous results withidentifying and arresting severalcriminals. He is known for being ateam player and never hesitates toassist or take on more responsibil-ities.

Service recognitions were givento Officers Ricardo Luis andDaniel Rios for their service withthe U.S. Marine Corps, and toOfficer Juan Rodriguez for hisservice with the U.S. Army.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue’sCentral Operations Division FireChief Paul Smith presented theFirefighter of the Year Award toLieutenant Mitchel Perlstein, whohas been stationed at Station 64 for10 years and commended for hisexemplary work in the department.

The Public Safety Committeepresented a special recognition to

Major Dieppa for his devotion andservice to Miami Lakes, where heis charged with directing the dailylaw enforcement operations,accomplishing the Town’s priori-

ties, managing the delivery forpolice services, and ensuring thatthe policing needs of the residentsare adequately met.

Dieppa has served as a police

officer for nearly 40 years anddedicated his last five years ofservice to the Town of MiamiLakes, making it one of the safestcommunities in South Florida.

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By David L. SnellingThe Miami Laker staffSergio Campos was the face of

Loch Ness.When residents wanted to know

everything about Miami Lakes,Campos, a longtime resident andpresident of the Loch NessHomeowners Association, toldthem anecdotes that enriched theirminds with knowledge to becomegood homeowners, and taughtthem to appreciate the quality ofliving.

“He was described as the bestfriend in the world to the MiamiLakes community,” MayorMichael Pizzi said at last week’sTown Council meeting, where, onbehalf of the Town Council, heproclaimed May 5, 2015 as SergioCampos Day.

Campos’ family, friends andcouncil members paid tribute to

him during the special presentationportion of the meeting, honoring aman who loved his family andcommunity so much that he sharedhis passion with everyone he met,including strangers.

Campos died on April 26 after along battle with cancer.

He was 72.For his hard work and dedica-

tion to Miami Lakes, town offi-cials drafted legislation to co-des-ignate Loch Ness Drive as SergioCampos Way. The road is the mainentrance to Campos’ beloved LochNess, a community that he servedand contributed to for many years.

Council members will approvea resolution in June requestingMiami-Dade County rename theroadway in his honor.

During the council meeting,lawmakers shared fond memoriesof a man who was indefatigable inhis devotion that helped meldMiami Lakes into a better city, andtreated residents like family.

Vice Mayor Manny Cid said herecalls vividly the time when hewas soak-drenched while on thecampaign trial, and the Camposwelcomed him into their home.

“During my campaign in 2012,it was raining and I was soakingwet walking through Loch Nesswhen Sergio and his wife, Miriam,invited me inside their home,” saidCid, who sponsored the initiativeto rename the road after Campos.“When I got to know them, that’swhen the first moment where I sayCampos truly loves Loch Ness and

this community. From the bottomof my heart, we appreciate all ofthe work he has done for years,and renaming the road is a token ofour appreciation.”

Born in Cuba, Campos and hiswife moved to Miami Lakes 30years ago, and he immediatelyplayed an active role in his com-munity.

He was elected president of theLoch Ness HomeownersAssociation and held the positionfor many years.

Along the way, he earned somuch respect that FloridaGovernor Rick Scott took notice.

“He not only has an impact tothe town but state wide as well,”Cid said. “When Scott and his staffdiscussed Miami Lakes in emails,they talk about Campos.”

Councilmember Tony Lamasaid Campos was a walking ency-clopedia.

“I learned a lot about my areaand the lakes thanks to him,” saidLama. “He knew the history of allthe areas in Miami Lakes andcould tell the entire story of yourneighbor. He spent his entire lifeserving the community.”

Councilmember Tim Daubertsaid Campos helped him duringhis first term as president of theLake Carol HomeownersAssociation.

“I learned a lot from him andhow things ran, and he told meabout the background of MiamiLakes,” Daubert said. “I trulylearned a lot from him.”

Councilmember NelsonRodriguez summed up Campos’life. “He was a great man.”

His daughter, Lissette Campos-Perez, a television news reporter inTampa, said even in death, she willalways admire her father.

“My dad was, and remains, myhero,” she said.

David Campos said MiamiLakes renaming the street in hisfather’s honor was overwhelmingfor his family.

“On behalf of the Campos fam-

ily, I can’t tell you how honoredwe are that you guys are consider-ing naming a street after my fatherfor his legacy and contribution hemade to the community,” he said.“It’s beyond belief.”

Besides his wife, Campos issurvived by his daughter Lissetteand her husband Angel Perez, hisson David and his wife Susan, hisdaughter Denise Hing and her hus-band Leonardo, and eight grand-children.

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M. Lakes Quilters Club preparespatriotic blankets for vets in Germany

MIAMI LAKES QUILTERS CLUB members include (from left)Toni Kavanagh, Diane Kurtz, Nancy Barton, Sally Whitten andRose Cesarotti. (Not pictured: Katherine Enriquez, NancyGross, Diane Mannion, Joyce Hacuk, Belkys Gutierrez,Maureen Hopkins, Chris and Sally Beasley.)

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ans who are enduring rigorousrehabilitation in Germany willsoon receive special gifts, whichwere made 4,884 miles away by agroup of Miami Lakes residentssimply saying thanks for servingtheir country.

The Miami Lakes Quilters Clubcreated a host of patriotic-designed blankets to help lift thesoldiers’ spirits before they returnhome to a warm and hero’s wel-come.

The group meets each Tuesdayat the Mary Collins CommunityCenter, where members pick acause, topic or an event and thencreate quilts that reflect the images

affecting people in hopes ofbrightening up their day.

Sally Whitten said a friend ofthe group, who’s a member of aquilters club in North Carolina,talked to her daughter, a nurse inGermany, and she thought itwould be a good idea for soldiersto have quilts as a support giftwhile being nursed back to health.

“Our friend presented it to us,”said Whitten.

The Miami Lakes group wentright to work, designing 18 of thebest patriotic-designed coverlets,each with two layers of fabric witha layer of cotton, wool, feathers,which are all stitched firmlytogether.

The Miami Lakes VeteranCommittee tentatively budgeted

money to ship the quilts over toGermany, said group memberNancy Barton.

“It’s an opportunity to do some-thing nice for our veterans,” shesaid.

The group, which has beenaround for 10 years, designedquilts for other occasions but themilitary project was a priority.

Normally it takes about twomonths to finish a quilt, but onemonth was all it took for the mem-bers to create the 18 coverlets withthe different images of Old Glory.

“We sped up the process for themilitary because of the need forour veterans,” said Whitten.

Previously, the Miami LakesQuilters designed quilts and sentthem to people and cities whowere struck by Hurricanes andother natural disasters, includingthe 2010 earthquake in Haiti.

The group, comprised of retiredschool teachers, nurses and house-wives, also designed quilts forhomeless children and orphan-ages, and for high school and col-lege graduates.

Toni Kavanagh said making thequilts is time consuming.

“But it’s fun and worth it,” shesaid. “It’s a wonderful feeling.”

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Auditions for Reefer Madnesswill be held Wednesday, May 13,and Thursday, May 14, from 7:30to 10 p.m. at The Main StreetPlayhouse, 6766 Main Street,Miami Lakes. To make anappointment email [email protected].

All those auditioning must pre-pare 16 bars of an up-tempo musi-cal theatre song (an accompanistwill be provided) prepare a oneminute comedic dialogue, andnote all conflicting dates. Specialphysical skills or talents should beprovided.

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Two students receive Future Leaders ScholarshipsMiami Lakes Education

Advisory Board and The GrahamCompanies presented the two win-ners of the Miami Lakes FutureLeaders Scholarships at the May 5Town Council meeting.

Both students are highlyaccomplished and demonstratedexcellence in both academics andcommunity service, and were cho-sen as the winners by theEducation Advisory Board. The$1,000 scholarships are providedby The Graham Companies.

Kaitlin Castillo, a graduating

senior from Barbara GolemanSenior High, will attend theUniversity of Miami. She servesas the Editor-in-Chief of herschool’s yearbook and is thefounding president of the BETAClub.

Sharon Zajac, a graduating sen-ior from Miami Lakes EducationalCenter, will attend FloridaInternational University. She cre-ated the His House Field Dayevent, and serves as the presidentof the American Sign LanguageClub.

MIAMI LAKES FUTURE LEADERS SCHOLARSHIP winners, Barbara Goleman senior KaitlinCastillo (above), and Miami Lakes Educational Center senior Sharon Zajac (below) receivedtheir $1,000 scholarships from Stu Wyllie, president and CEO of The Graham Companies, at theMay 5 Town Council meeting. Joining in the presentation are Councilmembers Tim Daubert,Nelson Hernandez, Mayor Michael Pizzi, Vice Mayor Manny Cid and Councilmember Tony Lama.

The Town’s YMCA SummerCamp Program is scheduled torun from June 8 through August14, Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 6p.m., at Roberto AlonsoCommunity Center, 16500 N.W.87 Avenue.

The camp is open to childrenages 5 to 12 years old, as well as13 to 15 year olds who can partic-ipate in the Leaders in Trainingprogram.

There is a $40 one time regis-tration fee. The Leaders inTraining program fee is $90 perweek; Adventure Camp is $120per week; and Specialty Camps(including dance, soccer, theaterand singing) are $145 per week. A10 percent sibling discount isavailable as well as financial aid.

Young campers will enjoy awide spectrum of events includ-ing drama, singing, art, outdooractivities, project-based learning,book club, weekly field trips andmore.

For more information and/or toregister, call the YMCA at 305-357-6622, or visit www.ymcaof-southflorida.org.

YMCA SummerCamp runs fromJune 8 to Aug. 14

Miami Lakes celebratesNational Day of Prayer

In observance of the NationalDay of Prayer, various representa-tives of the faith community andmore than 50 attendees joinedtogether at the Veteran’s Memorialin front of Miami Lakes TownHall on May 7.

The National Day of Prayer isan annual observance held on thefirst Thursday of May, invitingpeople of all faiths to pray for thenation. It was created in 1952 by ajoint resolution of the UnitedStates Congress and signed intolaw by President Harry S. Truman.

In front of Town Hall, Mayor

Michael Pizzi delivered the open-ing prayer and read a proclama-tion naming May 7 at NationalDay of Prayer in Miami Lakes.

Keynote speaker was PastorStuart Bodin of Miami LakesUnited Methodist Church, andprayers for the seven centers ofpower – government, military,media, business, church, educa-tion, and family – were given byleaders of various religious organ-izations.

Miami Lakes resident SilviaIvelisse sang her rendition of GodBless America.

MIAMI LAKES area representatives of the faith communityjoined Mayor Michael Pizzi in front of Town Hall for the NationalDay of Prayer on May 7.

Town of Miami Lakes partici-pated in this year’s Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run on April 23in Bayfront Park. The team,named “Running Beautifully,”was comprised of about 20 staffmembers that either walked or ranthe 5K route.

The Corporate Run Series isdesigned to promote running andwalking as a means to a fit,healthy lifestyle for people fromall walks of corporate life. The run

is made up of three individual 5Kroad races that are held in theevening during the work week inMiami, Ft. Lauderdale and WestPalm Beach. The series is knownas one of the largest 5K races inthe nation with more than 25,000participants and hundreds of com-panies.

The Town is proud of its“Running Beautifully” team whotook part in this healthy and teambuilding activity.

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News and Notes from the Town of Miami Lakes

Elderly Affairs Committee MeetingWednesday, May 13, 8:30 AMMiami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.

Education Advisory BoardThursday, May 14, 6:30 PMMiami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Min Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.

Economic Development Committee MeetingTuesday, May 19, 5:30 PMMiami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.

Planning & Zoning Board MeetingTuesday, May 19, 6:00 PMMiami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.

Veterans Committee MeetingThursday, May 21, 5:30 PMMiami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.

Public Safety Committee MeetingTuesday, May 26, 6:30 PMMiami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.

Town Council Regular MeetingTuesday, June 2, 6:30 PMMiami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.

Youth Activities Task ForceWednesday, June 3, 7:00 PMMiami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.

Cultural Affairs Committee MeetingThursday, June 4, 7:00 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 May 8, 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:

Miami Lakes is about to launcha new mobile application and resi-dents have been encouraged tosubmit a catchy name for the appwith the chance to winning dinnerfor two at Shula’s Steakhouse.

Mobile app name ideas may besubmitted to Jackie Calzadilla [email protected] later than Monday, May 18.

The new award-winning mobile

app, proposed by CouncilmemberTony Lama, can be used on iOS,Android, Blackberry andWindows phones.

The system will allow residentsto submit requests and access crit-ical government information via anumber of methods including web,native smartphone applications,SMS text messaging, and a tollfree hotline. Once a request is sub-

mitted, residents will be able toview and track the request forupdates, as well as provide addi-tional information and feedback.

With this app, the Town looksto boost citizen interaction,improve efficiency, and helpincrease response times for resi-dent and business requests.

May 18 is deadline to suggest namefor town’s new mobile application

Just Run Miami Lakes kidsparticipate in Great StridesCystic Fibrosis benefit walk

Members of the Miami LakesTown Council and young mem-bers of the Just Run Miami Lakesprogram joined in the GreatStrides Cystic Fibrosis Walk onApril 25 at Graham Park in MiamiLakes.

The Just Run program partici-pants, elementary and middleschool students, ages 5 through14, were excited to participate in agreat opportunity to get involvedwith a great cause and take part ina healthy activity.

The program, made possible

through the Town’s YouthActivities Task Force, has 64 par-ticipants and is led by Just Runleader Jeremy Bajdaun.

Now in its fifth year, Just RunMiami Lakes is a free, fun pro-gram that promotes fitness,healthy eating, good citizenshipand pride in accomplishment. Formore information, visit www.jus-trun.org, or contact LeisureServices manager Katya Lysak at305-698-9308, or [email protected].

YOUNG MEMBERS of the Miami Lakes Just Run programjoined Councilmembers Frank Mingo and Tim Daubert to partic-ipate in the Great Strides Walk to benefit Cystic Fibrosis.

Free financing available forenergy efficient improvements

The Clean Energy GreenCorridor, managed and funded byYgrene, provides 100 percentfinancing to commercial and resi-dential property owners for energyefficiency, renewable energy, andwater conservation improvements.

The most common upgradesare water heaters, air conditioners,solar panels, impact windows anddoors, and strengthened roofs, buthundreds of other types ofupgrades can also qualify to befinanced.

In December, the Town

Council voted unanimously forMiami Lakes to join other Miami-Dade communities to become partof the groundbreaking GreenCorridor District, and tap intomore than $550 million of privatecapital funding for residential andcommercial buildings.

To date, 25 projects have beenapproved and are in process ofbeing completed in Miami Lakes.To see if you are eligible, or toapply online, visit www.flgreen-corridor.com, or call 305-569-0015.

Miami Lakes residents areencouraged to bring their childrenfor the free “Get Hooked” YouthFishing Clinic starting at 8 a.m. onSaturday, May 16, at the MiamiLakes Optimist Park Marina, 6411N.W. 162 Street.

The event is hosted by thetown’s Youth Activities TaskForce in partnership with thetown’s Public Safety Committee.

Participants will learn fishingtips and proper catch and release

techniques. Representatives fromthe Florida Fish and WildlifeConservation Commission will beon hand to provide additionalinformation and free giveaways.

Remember if not able to attendthe event, the Marina is alwaysopen on Saturdays and Sundaysfrom 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For more information, contactLeisure Services manager KatyaLysak at 305-698-9308 [email protected].

‘Get Hooked’ free fishing clinic set forMay 16 at Optimist Park Marina


The Zonta Club of Miami Lakes

Claws for CelebrationOur Signature Stone Crab Event

Thank you to our Loyal Sponsors and Patrons!Crusher Claws $3,000

Coastal YachtsColossal Claws $2,000

Alan & Shannon FoutsRader Warehouse, LLC

Jumbo Claws $1,000Eugene ScurioNew Orleans Hotel

& Sightseeing PackagePrincess HouseSt. Kitts MarriottUPS Foundation, Inc.Vera Cadillac - Buick - GMC

Large Claws $500Captain Christopher ShinnFlorida Intracoastal Underwriters, Ltd.Lapis Spa at

The Fontainebleau HotelMiami Lakes JewelersPGANational Resort & Spa - GolfStanley Black & DeckerThe Graham CompaniesUBS Financial Services, Inc. -

Sean ClancyWoodbury & Associates PhotographyZohra Perry & Rashida Mamujee

Select Claws $100 - $350Actor’s Playhouse Miracle MileAlex DavidAnchor Roofing CompanyAnthony’s PizzaBeverly Hills CafeBig Daddy’sBo & Sandy PhaganChristopher Crespo, DPR-PLUSCommercial Teammates, Inc.Costa Del Sol Golf DoralCosta PerunaCosta Realtors Corp.CostcoCoto’s Pharmacy, Inc.Dennis & Eunice TomczakDianne’s Impressions SalonDon Q - Food by the PoundDorothy CookEd GuridiEdward & Rosemary Farah

El NovilloEmma LinkFlanigan’s Seafood Bar & GrillFlo-Lou, LLPGeorge’s Sunset Restaurant/BarHermie IbarraJanet Duguay-KirstenJerry ProctorJetStream Federal Credit UnionJohn T. Cullen, P.A.Larry & Diane RickeLinper Auto RepairsLinda HoffmanLorna OwensLou’s Police Distributors, Inc.Magaly Rubio Mango’s Tropical CafeManuel & Teresita PelaezMarch BoutiqueMazza Mediterranean RestaurantMiami MarlinsMiami Lakes Chamber

of CommerceMichael & Carolyn UspenskyMichael Mina’s

Stripsteak RestaurantMichelle AlleeMiller Ale HouseOutback SteakhouseP.J. & Astrid FlahertyRahul P. RanadivePhilips,Richard & Rind, P.A.Rick’s Cabinet TreeRoger ReeceRuby TuesdayRuth Schobel, M.D.Snow’s Jewelers Miami LakesStephen H. Greenberg & Assoc. Inc.Tony’s PlaceThomas Ledwidge Insurance

Agency,Inc.Trattoria Pampered ChefUCF - Tri Delta SororityWilliamson AutomotiveWinn DixieWoody’s West End TavernYolanda CotoZonta Club of Boca Raton

Benefiting Casa Valentina, Lotus House, Women’s Breast Health Initiative and Zonta International

Calendar of former T-Bred classmatesraises funds for alumni with cancer

CALENDAR GIRLS (from left) Sylvia Phillips, BarbaraAndrews, Vickie Bailey, Charlotte Layfield, with (from left) formerline backer Ted Hendricks, and Snow’s Jewelers owner GarySnow, pictured at a Hialeah Senior High class reunion.

By R.A. RomeroThe Miami Laker staffFormer T-Bred Gary Snow,

owner of Snow’s Jewelers inMiami Lakes, was inspired by themovie Calendar Girls to fundraisefor former classmates who arebattling cancer. Snow created andfunded the idea for a playful girlscalendar with each month featur-ing a Hialeah Senior High alumnafrom the classes of 1965, 1966,1967 and 1969.

The calendar, which runs fromJuly 2015 through June 2016includes Cheryl Jocz, PeggyO’Grady, Mary Varela, BarbaraAndrews, Nancy Hallbert, LindaSzaryc, Dee Chamberlain, VickieBailey, Sylvia Phillips, LindaLee, Peggy Burke, and CharlotteLayfield.

“I heard that some formerclassmates were battling cancerand I thought this could be a wayto fundraise for them,” said Snow.

Snow, part of the reunion com-mittee for Hialeah Senior HighSchool’s class of 1967, is activein keeping in touch with class-mates and is sending the fundsfrom the calendar.

“At Snow’s Jewelers we signup to host registration for theSusan G. Komen events, so weare involved with funding helpfor those dealing with cancer,”said Snow, “but for this specificsituation, I wanted the funds to godirectly to someone I used toshare the halls with in highschool.”

Snow also celebrated a reunionweekend with the class of 1967 inearly May that included events atthe Hialeah Racetrack, the newMilander Auditorium, and afriendly softball game at MiamiLakes Optimist Park.

Miami Lakes Town Councilactions during May 5 meeting

The following actions weretaken by the Miami Lakes TownCouncil at the May 5 regularmeeting:

• Lawmakers gave their finalapproval on an ordinance toamend the town’s budget by real-locating $400,000 from the fundbalance to the general fund budgetto pay for the attorney fees in thelawsuit Mayor Michael Pizzi filedagainst the town to get his jobback after he was acquitted ofpublic corruption charges lastyear.

• Councilmembers gave theirinitial approval for an ordinance torequire a request for code enforce-ment fine reduction be made afterthe violation for which a civilpenalty is corrected, and stipulatesthe criteria that the hearing officershould consider in acting upon arequest, which includes the gravi-ty of the violation, any actionstaken by the applicant to correctthe violation, any previous orother outstanding violations andtimeliness to comply.

According to the proposedordinance, whether the applicant’sfailure to comply with an order isdue to an inability to complybased on factors beyond the con-trol of the applicant.

There may be no reduction tothe town’s direct costs in prosecut-ing the violation and the propertymust be in compliance before arequest for reduction in the civilpenalty is granted.

The proposed ordinance pro-vides guidelines for maximumreductions based on the type ofownership, consistent with the cri-teria the Council had been utiliz-ing, specifically, no more than a50 percent reduction for bank-owned properties, no more than 75percent for properties owned byother entities, and a maximum

reduction to one day’s fine pluscosts for an owner-occupied resi-dential property.

• The Council approved achange order in the amount of$220,000 to Lukes-SawgrassLandscape to purchase and installtrees in the town.

The new contract is valued at$245,000 and is to be expendedfrom both the general fund budgetand capital projects.

• Councilmembers authorizedthe town manager to execute alicense agreement providing forFDOT to harmonize the town’sright of way with the 1-75 soundbarrier and other highwayimprovements.

FDOT District is constructingthe I-75/Palmetto Express Lanesproject in Miami-Dade County,which extends about 10 milesalong the Palmetto Expresswayfrom West Flagler Street to MiamiLakes Drive and about three milesalong I-75 from the PalmettoExpressway to Northwest 170Street. The project started in 2014and is expected to be finished in2017.

• The Council approved aninterlocal agreement with the cityof Miami Gardens for floodplainmanagement services and techni-cal support services.

Miami Gardens has requestedassistance with the town’sBuilding Department for flood-plain management. Miami Lakesoperates one of the most success-ful floodplain management pro-grams in the state and is one of thevery few in South Florida toobtain a Class 5 rating, whichtranslates into a 25 percent dis-count in flood insurance for resi-dents. The department is also aleader in technological informationin the building services industry.

• Lawmakers approved Coun-cilmember Tony Lama’s sugges-tion to send a strong message tothe county that Miami Lakes sup-ports innovation and free marketprinciples, and the county shouldpave the way of innovative com-panies like Uber and Lyft to oper-ate in South Florida withoutimpediments.

• Councilmembers approvedVice Mayor Manny Cid’s propos-al to direct the town manager towork with Miami-Dade Fire ChiefDavid Downey on the possibilityof adding one or two more med-ical rescue transport vehicles toserve town residents.

With the new fire station on thewest side soon to be open Cidthought it would be a good ideafor the additional rescue transportvehicles to help save lives.

• Councilmembers approvedCid’s recommendation to directthe town manager to create a pageon the town’s website for nonprof-its to outline the resources avail-able (technical assistance and per-mitting) in a uniform matter tohelp expand areas of service out-side of local governments scopefor town residents.

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ADazzles Salon & Beauty Supply hosts ‘Pay ItForward’ campaign for complimentary makeovers

By R.A. RomeroThe Miami Laker staffCarlo Krockel, owner of

ADazzles Salon and BeautySupply in Miami Lakes, is contin-uing a series of paying-it-forwardaltruism wherein he finds deserv-ing members of the community bypartnering with local church rep-resentatives to offer a completemakeover free of charge.

“I did this because I just wantto give back to the community,”said Krockel. “I want to help inany way I can and make peoplefeel good about themselves, insideand out.”

Krockel and the ADazzlesSalon team partnered with localbusinesses, like Miami LakesAuto Mall, who donate funds fortwo people every month to havelunch, receive two full outfits,haircut, styling, and makeup. To

date Krockel has had eight deserv-ing clients nominated by theirchurches to receive a makeover day.

The Pay It Forward event is acampaign that began in January2015 and will continue untilDecember. Each month has atheme, and in fitting with thattheme, two mothers, a mother anddaughter duo, will be selected forMay, just in time for Mother’sDay and two fathers will be cho-sen for June. Krockel also plans todo a teacher’s theme for the newschool year.

“My team was superb withtransforming these women,” saidKrockel. “And the women wereastounded. No one gives some-thing away for no reason, and yethere they were getting a wholeday of lunch, outfits and stylingdone just because.”

CARLO KROCKEL (left) is pictured with his team and the twogirls who were treated to a makeover in March, Erika (back, farleft) and Sandra (front, second from right).

M. Lakes-basedHeartWare winsBeacon CouncilAward in LifeSciences category

HeartWare, a global medicaldevice company dedicated todelivering safe, high-performingand transformative therapies thatenable patients with heart failureto get back to life, recently wonMiami-Dade Beacon CouncilAward in the Life Sciences cate-gory.

During the organization’s 13thannual awards ceremony held atthe University of Miami StudentActivities Center in Coral Gables,the Miami Lakes company, locat-ed at 14420 N.W. 60 Avenue, wasrecognized for its achievementsin successfully treating peoplewith heart conditions.

The company’s innovativetechnologies are creatingadvances in the miniaturization ofVentricular Assist Devices(VADs) leading to less invasivesurgical procedures and increas-ing the patient population whomay be suitable for VAD therapy.

According to HeartWare, heartfailure is a degenerative, terminaldisease that affects more than 20million people worldwide, andcausing more than 7.25 milliondeaths a year.

About one million people suf-fer from Class IV heart failure,the most severe stage of the dis-ease.

Heart transplant surgery is aproven treatment option for classIV heart failure patients but a lim-ited number of donor heartsbecome available each year,according to HeartWare.

Ventricular assist devices canprovide circulatory support until adonor heart becomes available orprovide long-term support as analternative to transplantation,which is called destination thera-py.

HeartWare’s breakthroughinnovations begin with the com-pany’s miniaturized ventricularassist device, which is calledHVAD Pump that’s designed tobe implanted next to the heart inthe pericardial space avoiding themore invasive surgical proce-dures required with older versionsof LVAD technologies.

Andres Toledo, vice presidentof Operations for HeartWare,accepted the Beacon Councilaward. He was joined by then-Miami Lakes Mayor WayneSlaton and CouncilmemberCeasar Mestre.

“With over 600 employees inour town, Miami Lakes wishesthe company much more successin the future,” said Slaton.

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

For Children and Families:Moving Up and Ahead - Your

Child’s Transition – The work-shop targets families of childrentransitioning to Kindergarten,Elementary, Middle or Highschool, and helps parents todevelop the skills they need to beeffective partners with schoolstaff. Program is sponsored by theParent Academy of Miami-DadeCounty Public Schools in partner-ship with the Miami-Dade PublicLibrary System. Meets at 6:30p.m. on Monday, May 18.

For Teens:Tween Book Club – A chil-

dren’s book club for ages 8-12that meets once a month to dis-cuss the chosen book. Thismonth’s title is “Gregor theOverlander” by Suzanne Collins.Meets at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday,May 23.

Special Effects MakeupWorkshop for Teens – Join artistAdrienne Tabet House of MakeupArtistry to learn special effectsmakeup techniques to help atten-dees create their own Hero.Program made possible by theTown of Miami Lakes EducationAdvisory Board at 5:30 p.m. onTuesday, May 26.

For Adults:Book Discussion Group –

This month’s title is “Winter inMadrid” by C. J. Sansom. Meetsat 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19.

Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart’s Outreach – A memberof Rep. Diaz-Balart’s staff willvisit the library to discuss federalissues or any problem a con-stituent may have with a federalagency from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. onWednesday, May 27.

Miami Lakes Branch Libraryis located at 6699 Windmill GateRoad and is open Monday andTuesday from noon to 8 p.m., andWednesday through Saturday,from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The branchis closed on Sundays. For moreinformation, call 305-822-6520.

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Memorial Hospital MiramarCelebrates 10th Anniversary

Since first opening our doors on St. Patrick’s Day 2005, Memorial Hospital Miramar has provided high-qualitypatient- and family-centered care to meet the healthcare needs of our growing community.

Offering expert care in emergency, medical, surgical, outpatient, and rehabilitation services, Memorial HospitalMiramar continues to fulfill Memorial Healthcare System’s vision of being a world-class model of excellence forsafety, quality, customer service, and cost-effectiveness.

To commemorate our first decade of service to the community, Memorial Hospital Miramar has teamed up with Miramar Parks and Recreation to create the Memorial Fitness Zone at Miramar Regional Park, featuring outdoorfitness equipment donated by Memorial. The Memorial Fitness Zone will serve to encourage and enhance thehealth and well-being of our community for generations to come.

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MiamiLakes

Meeting & Class Calendar

Town of Miami LakesElderly Affairs Com. May 13 8:30 am M.L. Govt. CenterEducation Adv. Board May 14 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. CenterEconomic Devel. Com. May 19 5:30 pm M.L. Govt. CenterPlanning/Zoning Board May 19 6:00 pm M.L. Govt. CenterVeterans Committee May 21 5:30 pm M.L. Govt. CenterPublic Safety Committee May 26 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. CenterTown Council Meeting June 2 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. CenterYouth Activities T.F. June 3 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. CenterCultural Affairs June 4 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center

(The following classes are free for Miami Lakes residents)(Note: All classes end June 5 for summer break)

Tai Chi M/TW/Th 9:00 am MCCCYoga (for adults) M/W 7:30 am MCCCYoga (for adults - Fee) T/Th 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 MCCCPainting III Wednesday 9:00 am RACCSewing Tu/Th 2:00 pm MCCCComputer Training M/T/W/Th 9:15/11:30 am MCCCDominoes T/W/Th/Fri 6:00 pm RACCTable Tennis Tues./Thurs. 7:00 pm RACCJazzercize (fee) M/Tu/W/Th 5:30 pm RACCSpanish for Adults M/T/W/T 6:00 pm MCCC

Homeowners OrganizationsLoch Lomond East May 13 7:00 pm MLCCLake Cynthia May 13 7:30 MLCCWindmill Gate May 14 7:00 pm MLCCLoch Andrews May 18 7:00 pm MLCCLoch Isle May 18 7:00 pm MLCCLake Glen Ellen May 19 7:30 pm MLCCLake Katharine Villas May 19 7:30 pm MLCCSerenity Point May 20 7:00 pm MLCCRoyal Oaks May 20 7:30 pm MLCCGramercy Park May 21 7:30 pm MCCCRegatta Pointe May 21 7:00 pm MLCCFountain Park May 25 7:30 pm MLCCLake Elizabeth May 25 7:00 pm MLCCLake Martha May 26 6:30 pm MLCCLoch Lomond West May 26 7:30 pm MLCCVilla Vizcaya May 27 7:30 pm MLCCLake Sandra May 28 7:30 pm MLCCThe Anchorage May 28 7:30 pm MLCC

Miami Lakes Clubs, Professional & Volunteer GroupsM.L. Cham. Commerce May 13 11:30 am Shula’s HotelM.L. Garden Club May 18 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Ctr.M.L. Bridge Club Mondays 11:30 am MCCCMLCA Bridge Thursdays 11:00 am MCCCM.L. Quilting Club Tuesdays 11:15 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

MCCC is Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 AvenueRACC is Robert Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue

The Town of Miami Lakes, homeowners associations, professional andvolunteer groups have scheduled meetings and classes during May:

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The latestINNOVATIONS....

Barbara Goleman’s badminton teamwins North Division GMAC crown

For the second time inGoleman’s history, the school’sbadminton team won theDivisional Championship title atthe Greater Miami AthleticConference (GMAC).

“We had a good season with agreat finish,” said coach DebbiePerez.

Three-year Boys Doubleschamp, senior, Danny Xie andAnthony Dally went undefeated infive matches to declare victory.Also undefeated was junior,Patricia Miranda in Girls Singles,which is a first in this category forGoleman. Senior Neil Maragy hada good showing in fourth place in

Boys Singles. In Girls Doubles,seniors Gabriella Sallai andAshley Osorio finished in secondplace with seniors, KirstenCabarcas and Megan Lopez inthird place.

Also undefeated was MixedDoubles with seniors, MarcusTavarez and Claudia Alonso play-ing hard and in sync to retain theirtitle from last year. With a strongsecond place win, juniors GabrielBrok and Chelsea Henriquez lookforward to next season.

As most of the team has playedtogether for the past four years,this victory is bittersweet. Despiteleaving high school with a win-

ning final season, this is indeedtheir last season together. Thefriendships and memories madeover the past four years will belong cherished amongst team-mates.

“Having these amazing kids tomentor over the past four years hasbeen such an honor and so reward-ing. These student-athlete’s are inthe top 10 percent of their classand have so many amazing oppor-tunities waiting for them upongraduation. I will miss each andevery one of them and wish themsuccess and greatness in theirfutures,” said Perez.

First annual ‘West of Cannes FilmFestival’ set for Main St. Playhouse

By R.A. RomeroThe Miami Laker staffThe promotional poster for the

West of Cannes Film Festivalshows a swimmer wearing a vin-tage yellow scuba helmet, nestled

in the comfort of a small underwa-ter tub. The quirky drawing, creat-ed by artist Jimmy Adamico, givesthe impression that treasures canbe found even in the most familiarof places, like within the imagi-nary oceans of a bathtub or insidea small theatre in the heart ofMiami Lakes.

The first annual West of CannesFilm Festival (WOCFF) is a shortfilm festival for South Floridafilmmakers by South Florida film-makers. The event will be open tothe public and takes place onNovember 20 - 22, 2015 at TheMain Street Playhouse, 6766 MainStreet, in Miami Lakes.Independent filmmakers fromSoutheast Florida counties willhave the opportunity to submittheir short films to be judged andpotentially selected as one of fivewinners.

The submission categories arefor narrative, documentary, andexperimental short films and win-ners will be named for OverallGrand Jury Winner, OverallAudience Award, NarrativeWinner, Documentary Winner,and Experimental Winner. All fivewinners will be awarded with theWest of Cannes “Neon Palm”Award, an homage, with a culturalMiami twist, to the Cannes“Golden Palm” Award.

“We wanted to mimic the pres-tige found at the Cannes FilmFestival and bring it home toMiami with the ‘Neon Palm’Award,” said Jason Lyzniak, film-maker and member of SamuraiSnacks Productions. “One submis-sion we received for our festivalwill actually premiere at theCannes Film Festival which isgreat to see the caliber of talentthat we have submitting.”

To submit a short film toWOCFF, participants must be 18years of age or older and legal res-idents of a Southeast Florida coun-ty (Miami-Dade, Broward, PalmBeach, Monroe or Martin).

Students attending a SoutheastFlorida University but are notlegal residents of Florida may alsosubmit. Films must be no longerthan 30 minutes, with no mini-mum run time, and must havebeen completed after November 1,2013. Short films previouslyscreened at other events will beaccepted.

The regular submission dead-line is August 31 for $15. Latesubmissions will be accepted fromSeptember 1 to October 31 for$20. All submissions must bereceived before Sunday,November 1.

Finalists will be selected andnotified by November 8. Finalists’films will be screened at the festi-val on Friday and Saturday,November 20 and 21 with theaward ceremony following onSunday, November 22. A jury ofjudges consisting of industry pro-fessionals including HBO produc-ers, Univision directors, and localestablished filmmakers will selectthe winners for the event.

“West of Cannes is differentfrom any other film festival in thatit’s not international,” saidLyzniak “so we are especiallyexcited to see short films that arehomegrown, just like this festival,created and shot in Miami byMiami filmmakers. DowntownMiami and the Design District issaturated with art and film so wetried to bring some of that art andcinema to the Miami Lakes com-munity instead.”

WOCFF is made possible byMain Street Players and SamuraiSnacks Productions, a nonprofitindependent video productionhouse based in Miami with film-makers Alexander Casanova,Ashley Perdigon, Jason Lyzniak,and Ileana Hernandez.

For more information on thefestival, visit www.westofcannes.com. For information on how tosponsor the event email [email protected].

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Miami Lakes native MichaelPlana promoted at Davie Fire

Michael Plana, son of longtimeMiami Lakes residents Patti andAndy Plana, was promoted toDriver Engineer with the Town ofDavie Fire Department during apromotion ceremony on May 1.

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Pace’s flag football team finishes dominant seasonBy Rene D. BasultoSpecial to The Miami LakerThirteen wins and 506 unan-

swered points – this is howMonsignor Edward Pace HighSchool’s Lady Spartans flag foot-ball team finished their regularseason and district playoffs as theywon the District 32 championshipagainst Mater Academy on April 28.

The 20-0 trouncing of Materwas emblematic of the team’s suc-cess all season, as they shutoutevery single team during the regu-lar season and district playoffswith scores as high as 61-0. TheLady Spartans’ offense, led byMiami-Dade’s 2013 Player of theYear, quarterback Sabrina Cabrera,would rack up points on theiropponents. On the defensive end,players such as safety Destiny

Wilson and defensive backJasmine Rodriguez would com-pletely shut down teams and leavethem unable to score.

The Lady Spartans were rankedNo. 3 in the state and are still theonly Florida flag football team togo undefeated in regular seasonand district play this year. Theirvictories even earned them theattention of WSVN 7, which aireda profile of the team for theirsports show 7 Sports Xtra. Theteam is helmed by two Pace alum-ni, with Pace Law Studies teacherand head coach John Rodriguez(Class of 1978) and assistant coachDerek Duque (Class of 2012).

“[Coach Rodriguez] expects usto play hard, to our capabilities,and to leave it all out on the field,”said senior wide receiver Daizsa

Jones, a major part of the team’ssuccess who credited their unde-feated and un-scored-upon recordto the players’hard work and discipline.

Jones is one of six seniors grad-uating from the team this year,along with Cabrera, Rodriguez,Tamira Smalls, Jenny Darbouze,and Pierrelena Amazon. Cabrera,who led the team all the way to thestate championships in 2013, wasalso named Pace’s 2015 LadySpartan of the Year for her effortson the flag football and soccerfield and her academic work.

Once they entered the nextround of the playoffs, the LadySpartans found stiffer competition.In the first round, the team wentinto a tense double-overtimeagainst the Miramar Patriotsbefore finally winning 19-13. The

Lady Spartans’ season wouldcome to an end on May 5 in a 13-0 loss against the EvergladesGators in the last play-in gamebefore the state championships.

Following the loss, Coach

Rodriguez said, “I’m very proudof these girls and how hard theyworked. We had a tremendous sea-son and they exceeded my expec-tations.”

PACE HIGH SCHOOL’S Lady Spartans flag football team cele-brates with their District 32 Championship trophy after defeatingMater Academy 20-0 in the district finals on April 28.

Florida Memorial Universityand the Dwight StephensonFoundation are holding their 2015Golf Tournament, scheduled forMonday, June 22, at Shula’s GolfClub, 7601 Miami Lakes Drive.

Proceeds from the event bene-fit the university’s PresidentialScholarship, as well as Dwight’sComputers for Kids Program,which provides computers todeserving children from lowincome South Florida families.

The continued joint efforts ofFMU and the Dwight StephensonFoundation for the 2015 tourna-ment will ensure that studentsgain the educational, financial andtechnical skills needed to competein the global economy.

Stephenson was the MiamiDolphins’ second round draft pickfrom Alabama in 1980 at centerand retired in 1987.

Under head coach Don Shula,he started in two Super Bowls and

made the Pro Bowl on severaloccasions and was inducted in theNFL Hall of Fame in 1998.

In 1994, he was added to theMiami Dolphins Honor Roll.

Stephenson won the WalterPayton Man of the Year Award in1985, honoring his volunteer andcharity work, as well as his excel-lence on the field, and the WalterCamp Man of the Year in 2005.

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High school sports highlightsA round-up of local high school

sports news:Star pitcher Alexis Castroman

and her American softball teamwere up against the best in theRegion 4-7A semifinal – two-timedefending Class 7A state champi-on St. Thomas Aquinas.

And the Raiders turned backthe Patriots’ challenge in a bigway, a 16-0 blowout win in agame that was called in the fourthinning due to the mercy rule.

American became the fifthteam St. Thomas Aquinasdestroyed in the postseason,which outscored their opponents62-0, and all of the games endedearly to prevent the Raiders fromrunning up the score.

The game started 30 minutesearlier than the original schedulebecause meteorologists predictedrain and a storm for the afternoon.

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mitted to St. Thomas University,started the game and was pulledafter the Raiders scored their firsttwo runs.

She returned in the third inningbut American couldn’t stop theRaiders’ onslaught.

In other softball news, BarbaraGoleman senior Jessica Costero,who hit .518 with four home runs,27 RBI’s and 37 stolen bases thispast season, signed with AgnesScott College.

In baseball news, Nova upsetdefending state championAmerican with a 6-3 victory in the4-7A Region semifinals.

Nova’s Jose Oliva hit an RBIdouble to tie the game and Novawent on to pull off the offset.

Gulliver Prep defeated MaterLakes Academy, 3-1, in their 4-4ARegion match up. Gulliver broke a1-1 knot in the sixth inning andscored the winning run in the sev-enth inning.

Mater Academy defeatedBarbara Goleman, 5-2, in theRegion 4-6A quarterfinal. Materdefeated Jensen Beach, 10-3, inthe Region 4-6A final to propelthe Lions to the state champi-onship in Fort Myers.

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Each season, The MiamiHerald recognizes the best ath-letes in Miami-Dade and Browardcounties. Congratulations to DadeChristian School junior, IvanArenas, and senior, Jared Johnson,who earned the honor of being partof the All-Dade teams. Both stu-dents were recognized for theiroutstanding performances on thefield.

Varsity Boys Soccer coach LeoEstabridis feels the honor couldnot have been bestowed on a moreworthy recipient, “Ivan Arenas is atrue athlete and the team captainon our Varsity team. His determi-nation and competitive nature,combined with his smarts andsports abilities, will propel himinto a successful future. [He] is ahard worker which is why hestands apart from so many of hispeers.

“I have known Ivan since hewas an elementary student andright from the beginning, couldtell that his determination andcompetitive spirit drove him onand off the field. He is a boy who,when given a challenge, is focusedon putting forth his best effort andis not satisfied with just getting itdone.”

At 6’4” and 225 lbs., JaredJohnson is not easily missed. Apowerhouse on the field, Johnson

was an instant impact starter forDade Christian the day he showedup on campus his junior year.Athletic Director and head foot-ball coach Mike Sonneborn hadnothing but praise for the offen-sive/defensive lineman, “Jared is avery hard working young man. Hehas been a great teammate and anasset for the school.”

Dade Christian School pridesitself on having an award-winning,full athletic program. Over theyears, the Crusader Athleticsteams have earned countlessawards at the district, regional andstate levels.

Other All-County noteworthyachievements:

For soccer, Second Team hon-ors include defender AbigailClanton; and honorable mentionswere Phillip Edwards, NicholasDucheine, Timothy McIntosh,Aaron Garcia, and Jordan Wilson.

For basketball, honorable men-tions included Brock Stephenson,DeWayne Terry, and IversonWilliams.

For football, Second TeamDefense included Malik Wisdom;Third Team Offense includedMichael Perera; Third TeamDefense included Jose Valdivia;and honorable mentions wereTimothy McIntosh, Calvin Hart,DeWayne Terry, and BlakeJanvion.

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Monsignor Edward Pace Highsoftball coach Angel Torres andhis team recently hosted theMiddle School Softball Tourna-ment to encourage middle schoolstudents to pursue playing highschool softball.

Three middle school teams –Saint Louis Covenant, Immac-ulate and Holy Rosary SaintRichard, competed in the tourna-ment.

Saint Louis Covenant tookhome first place followed byImmaculate and Holy RosarySaint Richard.

Torres said the event alsoallowed his high school girls tomentor their younger peers andencourage them to continue toplay softball in high school andcollege.

“It’s good experience to playmultiple days and get a trophy atthe end,” Torres said. “We want toreach out to the middle schoolseach year. It’s similar to the Slam-fest and Speedball tournamentsgeared towards high school ath-letes.”

Pace softball teamhosts MiddleSchool SoftballTournament

PACE HIGH SCHOOL seniorbaseball player GustavoGuerra signed a Letter ofIntent to attend St. ThomasUniversity on May 7. Guerrawas also one of two recipi-ents of the Kevin GarciaAthletic Scholarship forexceptional student athletesat Pace’s Academic Awardson April 28.

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Pace High honors students during2015 Academic Awards ceremony

By Rene D. BasultoSpecial to The Miami LakerFamily, friends, faculty, staff,

and alumni came together to cele-brate and honor Pace students atMonsignor Edward Pace HighSchool’s 2015 Academic Awardsheld in the Spartan Center on April28.

For the primary AcademicAwards, around 150 students werehonored for their excellent per-formance in each subject area.Two students from each grade

were also presented with trophiesfor Service to School &Community, Best All-Around, andthe Spartan Pride Award. In addi-tion, each Signature AcademyClass presented an award to anexceptional student, with 30 stu-dents in total being honored by theAcademies.

For Athletic Awards, seniorbasketball player Charles “CJ”Fisher was named Spartan of theYear, senior flag football and soc-cer player Sabrina Cabrera was

named Lady Spartan of the Year,and senior Alejandro Hernandezreceived the George CunninghamAward.

This year’s ceremony featuredthe inaugural presentation of theMargie Wessel Scott Award.Formerly the Lady Grace Award, itwas renamed to honor the Class of1977 alumna, member of the PaceHall of Fame and FSU AthleticsHall of Fame, and former PaceAthletic director.

Scott was selected as theaward’s namesake as she epito-mized the excellence in academ-ics, community service, and ath-letics honored by the award. Aftergiving a speech in gratitude, Scottpresented the award to MiamiLakes resident, senior BriannaMartinez.

Students were also honoredwith AP Scholars awards andscholarship awards from FIU, theKevin Garcia Foundation, theNational Honor Society, theIndependent Schools of SouthFlorida, and other organizations.

The ceremony was not withoutits surprises. The entire LadySpartans flag football team wenton stage after winning the District32 Championship to support theirquarterback Sabrina Cabrera asshe was presented with the LadySpartan of the Year award.

Finally principal Ana Garciareceived a surprise of her own – aweek-long cruise to Alaska giftedby the Pace family in gratitude forher hard work and in recognitionof receiving the NCEA Educa-tional Excellence Award.

PACE HIGH SENIOR Brianna Martinez (second from right) ispresented with the inaugural Margie Wessel Scott Award by(from left) Pace president Father Paul Vuturo, Pace principalAna Garcia, and Class of 1977 Pace alumna Margie WesselScott at Monsignor Edward Pace High School’s 2015 AcademicAwards held on April 28.

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Dade Christian students arerecognized by Duke University’sTalent Identification Program

For the past 35 years, DukeUniversity's Talent IdentificationProgram, or Duke TIP, has identi-fied bright seventh graders basedon standardized test scoresachieved while attending elemen-tary or middle school.

The following Dade ChristianSchool students participated thisyear: Katherine De Pani, LeilaMedina, Miguel Tavares andKayla Torres. Both Tavares andTorres qualified for state recogni-tion by scoring approximately ator above the national average ofrecent high school graduates on atleast one part of the ACT or SAT.

On Tuesday, May 5, Torres andTavares, along with their families,attended a special recognition cer-emony held at Florida Atlantic

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zation dedicated to serving aca-demically gifted and talented stu-dents. One of the many opportuni-ties available to candidates is theSummer Residential Programs,which are held on college campus-es and in field study locationsaround the world. These programsoffer advanced level courses inchallenging and inspiring settings.

This summer, Tavares will beattending the residential programat Rollins College. Torres will beattending the residential programduring the summer of 2016.

The staff at Dade ChristianSchool congratulated Torres,Tavares, and all of the 7th gradeparticipants for their efforts.

Approximately 500 high schoolstudents with autism spectrum dis-orders (ASD) will attend prom onThursday, May 14, from 10 a.m. to1 p.m. at the University ofMiami’s Student Activities Centerand Grand Ballroom.

The event provides an unfor-gettable experience as studentswith ASD bond with their peers incelebrating this important rite ofpassage. Students will participate

by dressing in tuxedos and formaldresses, taking prom pictures,dancing, and the crowning of aking and queen.

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For more information contactMiami-Dade County PublicSchools at 305-995-1000.

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DADE CHRISTIAN STUDENTS Miguel Tavares and KaylaTorres participated in Duke University’s Talent IdentificationProgram.


Spanish Lake Elementary’sart teacher Jessica Castilloawarded Education Fund grant

The Education Fund awardedSpanish Lakes Elementary’s(SLE) newest art teacher, JessicaCastillo, a Mural Grant. The grantwas funded through the Lynn &Louis Wolfson II FamilyFoundation and the R. KirkLandon Foundation.

The purpose of the grant was toincrease student awareness inselecting healthy, organic foodsand pride in their school cafeteriathrough art. The students usedabstract painting styles to fill in

their chosen food item. With tapeand a given set of colors for eachassigned vegetable or fruit, themural to enhance the cafeteriawall was created. Twenty-two stu-dents worked diligently withCastillo after school to completeThe Power of Art project.

“This has given my students aboost in self-esteem and anincredible sense of confidence andownership in their cafeteria andschool,” said Castillo.

SPANISH LAKE ELEMENTARY students painted an abstract mural on the importance of select-ing healthy foods with help from a mural grant. Pictured (from left) Jayleen Jimenez, Anabella L.Taveras, Jasmine I. Morales, Jasmine T. Rubio, Angela Sardiñas, Yanet M.Feliz, Luis J. Cruz,Viviana Zamora, Kaithlyn Villarreal, Victoria Martinez, Valentina Castellano, Robert S. Sanchez.

By R.A. RomeroThe Miami Laker staffThe second edition of Artistic

License Art Exhibition honored 18artists at a reception held earlierthis year, among them Golemanart teacher Charles E. Humes Jr.Artistic License is a MiamiDesign District event organizedby Miami-Dade Public Schools,Division of Academic Support,Visual and Performing Arts andDade Art Educators Association.

Humes was named one of threefor Best in Show for his piece“Homage to the Chairman” creat-ed with mixed media. The judges’decisions were based on theartist’s achievements and the over-

all consistency of their body ofwork. Judges look for personalvision, innovation and creativerisk-taking articulated in the piece.

“My body of work may well becharacterized as a type of socialrealism but I like the term‘humism,’ a humanist way ofemploying any and everything totell a story,” said Humes. “Mywork portrays the subtle drama inthe noble African term ‘harambee’in which everyone and everymoment is celebrated. I portraythoughtful vignettes of the plightand circumstance of people, par-ticularly the genre of the African-American and people of color.”

Goleman art teacher winsBest in Show for art piece

Mater Lakes Academy girls’ middleschool soccer team in championship

(Following is corrected text ona story that ran in the May 1issue.)

In their inaugural season, theMater Lakes Academy girls’ mid-dle school soccer team reached theCharter Schools LeagueChampionship game, but lost toDoral Academy, 5-1. The girls fin-ished the season 7-4.

Head coach Robert Vidal saidhis team played well throughoutthe season.

“We came such a long waywhen no one gave us a shot,” hesaid. “We won the semifinal gameand made it to the championshipgame. That was a great accom-plishment for the girls.”

Vidal said his team got off to aslow start in the regular season butturned it around. Before a game,he told his team he would buythem pizza if they win.

“I ended up spending $100 forpizza,” Vidal quipped. “But it waswell worth it.”

Vidal said his players are thebest soccer team assembled.

Team co-captains DaniellaMartinez, an eighth grade student,Geraldine Velasco, who’s also inthe eighth grade, and 7th graderIngrid Pagan are the backbone ofthe team.

And so are Vanessa Rodriguez,who was the team’s leading scorerat three goals per game, and

Hailey Vidal, the coach’s daughter.Robert Vidal said his team lives

by one motto.“We are all we got,” he said.

“No one gave us a chance but wefound our way and fought to get tothe championship game.”

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Of the 58 percent accepted intothe Top 50 U.S. colleges, 18 stu-dents were accepted into the eightIvy League schools. Additionally,98 percent of the class of 2015earned their Associate in Artsdegree. All 167 seniors from theschool’s Wolfson, Kendall, Northand Homestead campuses werepresent at the signing.

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Barbara Bush Foundation forFamily Literacy honors teens

By R.A. RomeroThe Miami Laker staffThe Barbara Bush Foundation

for Family Literacy will honornine teen mentors from Miami-Dade County with TeenTrendsetters Excellence Awardsfor their leadership and service.Students mentoring in the founda-tion’s program assist first throughthird graders with reading duringweeklong tutoring sessions.

Seventh grader, Alicia Urrutia,from Bob Graham EducationCenter is among the Miami-DadeCounty School District recipients.Urrutia became a mentor whenshe was introduced to the BarbaraBush Foundation by her schoolcounselor, Joel Castellanos.Urrutia was paired with elemen-tary student, Grace Brito, fortutoring. Twice a week Urrutiaand Brito met to work on literacycomputer programs.

“Alicia and Grace becameclose as they read together and

shared their favorite parts of thestory. Teen Trendsetters proved tobe a wonderful learning experi-ence for both the middle-schooland elementary students,” saidCastellanos.

Anna Nguyen, a seventh graderat Ernest R. Graham K-8 Center,will also be honored and is theleader of the Teen Trendsettersprogram at her school.

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HML’s Carina Zatarain winsgrand prize in Orange BowlArt Poster competition

By R.A. RomeroThe Miami Laker staffHialeah Miami Lakes Senior

High School (HML) studentCarina Zatarain was awarded thegrand prize for the Orange BowlArt Poster Contest “Expect to Winwith Healthy Living.” The contestwas for students in Broward andMiami-Dade counties.

Zatarain was awarded a $500Nike gift card, tickets to theCapital One Orange BowlFootball game for on-field recog-nition, and a customized LimitedEdition Orange Bowl bicycle.

She was also recognized for herartistic talent by the MiamiMarlins on the field for her“Marlins Think-Tank HolidayCard Contest” submission.Zatarain placed in second for the“Neat Streets Miami Clean Up &Green Up” poster contest and willbe commended on May 19 at theStephen P. Clark Center.

One of Zatarain’s artisticaccomplishments hangs within thestreets of Miami Lakes, as she isalso one of the Town of MiamiLakes Main Street Poster Contestwinners. Her painting is displayednear the Ruby Tuesday’s.

Zatarain is also the recipient ofthe Harvard Book Club award,Superior Honor Roll, Best

Drawing Student for 2012-2013and named once again for 2013-2014.

“Throughout the three years Ihave been in Mr. Mario Vazquez’sclass, I never thought that I wasgood enough to win an an art con-test. At the start of my senior year,I was determined to prove myselfwrong. My teacher really motivat-ed me to try hard and always pro-vided me with supplies. My momand dad are very supportive in myartistic endeavors and I’d like tothank them for never yelling at mewhen I come home with paint onmy jeans,” said Zatarain.

In addition to the accoladesZatarain has earned, she is activein her school, participating inFuture Business Leaders ofAmerican, Student GovernmentAssociation, National HonorSociety, Model United Nations.She is also the captain of thecheerleading and softball teams.

“Ever since I was able to hold acrayon I’ve had a passion fordrawing and painting – it’s greatto end my senior year on a positivenote and to have been recognizedso greatly for my hard work andefforts,” said Zatarain.

Zatarain plans to attend FloridaInternational University to studyEnglish Literature.

HML STUDENT Carina Zatarain was recognized for her artistictalent by the Miami Marlins on the field for Marlins Think-TankHoliday Card Contest submission.


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Our Lady of the Lakes studentshonored during ACC All-Star Mass

REPRESENTING Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School at theACC All-Star Mass were (top, from left) coach AlejandroGancedo, Alejandro Llano, Ethan Cueli, Athletic directorGerman Garcia, Brent Becerra, Andres Gancedo and coachMichael Quesada; (bottom, from left) coach Pepi Montes, DanielDiaz, Daniel Quesada, Joey Montes and coach Jose Llano. (Notpictured: Jonathan Colon, Ulises Hernandez III, Jose Gonzalezand Daniel Luna.)

Students from 26 Archdioceseof Miami Catholic schools werecelebrated on May 3 at the AllCatholic Conference (ACC) All-Star Mass held at St. Patrick’sCatholic Church in Miami Beach.

Many family members, coach-es and teachers from all theschools came out to show theirsupport.

Fifteen students from OurLady of the Lakes CatholicSchool were invited by theircoaches to represent their respec-tive varsity sport. Students wereselected based on their leadershipoff and on the playing field, dedi-cation to the team, hard work,and/or overall sportsmanship.

OUR LADY OF THE LAKES students (from left) DanielleFlores, Lynette Pinero, Samantha Reyes and Carolina Arevaloare pictured with Athletic director German Garcia (center) at theACC All-Star Mass.

MIAMI-DADE SCHOOL BOARD CHAIR Perla TabaresHantman (center) joined principal Lourdes Diaz (left) and stu-dents on May 5 to celebrate “Bike to School” Day at HialeahMiddle School. “Bike to School” Day events help raise aware-ness to create safer routes for bicycling and to emphasize theimportance of physical activity among children.

Perla T. Hantman celebrates‘Bike to School’ Day on May 5

North Twin Lakes ElementaryCommunity School will have itsend-of-year performance includ-ing the school’s chorus and vio-linists, Art Students Gallery NightExhibition, award-winningCommunity School Dancers,After School Program, piano stu-dents, and Drama Club perform-ers.

The event will be held atHialeah Miami Lakes SeniorHigh School on Wednesday, May13, at 6:00 p.m. The art exhibitionwill open at 5:00 p.m.

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By Rene D. BasultoSpecial to The Miami LakerMonsignor Edward Pace High

School junior Mia Lama andfreshman Matthew Schafferimproved their leadership skills atthe Youth Leadership Miami con-ference sponsored by the GreaterMiami Chamber of Commerceand held at Florida InternationalUniversity’s Biscayne BayCampus from March 20-21.

Lama and Schaffer were invit-ed to the conference after an appli-cation process where theyanswered questions pertaining toMiami-Dade County. Most of theprogram’s first day involved activ-ities for high schools students tobuild leadership and teamworkskills.

On the second day, attendeesheard from community leadersand inspirational speakers atworkshops and presentations.Lama noted that she got thechance to meet with speakerswhose programs and organiza-tions she plans to work with morein the future.

“The most important thing Itook away from the conferencewas to be open to people’s ideas,”said Lama, who called the confer-ence “a truly enriching experi-ence.”

Schaffer called the program“extraordinary,” adding “It taughtme a lot about who I am and whatit takes to lead a team and helpthat team to achieve the desiredgoal.”

PACE HIGH freshman Matthew Schaffer (left) and junior MiaLama (right) attended the Youth Leadership Miami Conference.

Health Hints:Motivation and Goal Setting

By Ricky AliTrainer at Shula’s Athletic ClubSpecial to The Miami LakerIn the fitness industry you typi-

cally hear goals such as “I want tolose 20 pounds,” “I want to drop10 percent body fat,” or “I want togain 10-lbs of muscle.”Unfortunately, I also hear goalslike “I need to strengthen my backbecause of an injury to my spine,”or “my doctor told me I need toimplement an exercise regimenbecause of a particular wellnessissue” such as hypertension, highcholesterol, or diabetes amongothers.

The question we should ask is“why fitness, wellness, healthyeating and healthy lifestyle habitsare neglected throughout our livesin the first place?” An even biggerquestion is “can we set a long termgoal that can also motivate us toconsistently address these impor-tant components throughout ourlife?”

Without true purpose it can bedifficult to set and accomplish spe-cific, attainable, measureable, yet

challenging short and long termgoals that not only inspire us butare aligned with our ambitions.This can lead us to achieve bal-ance in all aspects of a healthy life.My inspiration and purpose is myson.

When my son was born, likemost parents I realized I had to behis father, teacher, role model, dis-ciplinarian, provider, mentor, andeven friend at times. It is myresponsibility to teach him. Whenhe turned eight I assumed soleresponsibility of him, at thatmoment I realized in order toalways be there for him I had to behealthy and alive. Making thisconnection between my life goaland my fitness was very importantto me, as anything that would neg-atively affect me would negativelyaffect him.

Consequently I had to look longand hard at myself, my life and thethings I needed to change in orderto be there in every aspect of lifefor my son. My journey throughlife has a passionate purpose thatprovides me with the motivation,

determination and reason to besuccessful in life, and strive toachieve balance in all aspects of ahealthy life. Now that my son is asuccessful man that I am soincredibly proud of, I realized howmuch he did for my life just bybeing in it.

What is your purpose? Theobjective is to eventually achieveand balance all the aspects of ahealthy life. This takes patience,commitment, great planning andorganization. Remember failure isalso a key part, as failure is only anopportunity to look at the series ofevents that led to a decision.

With strong purpose and drive,optimal fitness and wellness canbe achieved. At Shula’s AthleticClub I’m very fortunate to part ofa team of young professionalcoaches that share the same visionas I do. Together we are dedicatedand committed to provide every-one in our facility and communitywith the highest quality service.We understand the importance ofliving a high quality, disease andinjury free life.

HML SENIOR HIGH student Karla Moran was selected as oneof the Renay Rossi – Distinguished Artist Award winners for the“Museum & Art Technology Program Student Showcase” atCoral Gables Museum. The reception took place at the CoralGables Museum on Saturday, May 2. The art piece, pictured,was titled “Unity.”

HML’s Karla Moran earnsRenay Rossi artist award

Local high schoolathletes honoredat Scholar-Athleteawards luncheon

Several Miami Lakes area highschool athletes were honored withscholarship awards during therecent Scholar-Athlete Luncheonhosted by the Dade SchoolsAthletic Foundation.

Lauren Book, CEO of theLauren’s Kids Foundation, servedas guest speaker, and her organi-zation presented a $1,000 schol-arship to Barbara Golemanbowler Gabriella Sallai.

Hialeah Gardens’ SebastianAguilar, who played basketball,volleyball and ran cross-country,received a $2,000 scholarshipfrom the Dade Schools AthleticFoundation Hall of Fame.

Arena Advertising and SportsMarketing presented $500 schol-arships to two American SeniorHigh athletes – Alyssa Flores(volleyball, basketball and soft-ball), and Jeremiah Dinson (foot-ball and track.)

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In Memoriam:Longtime residentEugene E. Rubio

Longtime Miami Lakes resi-dent Eugene E. Rubio passedaway on May 5.

He was the husband of MagalyRubio, a Coldwell BankerResidential Real Estate agent, andpresident of the Miami LakesChamber of Commerce.

A viewing was held on May 6at Vista Memorial in MiamiLakes and a Mass of theResurrection was held on May 7.

In lieu of flowers, the familysuggests donations in EugeneRubio’s memory to St. Jude’sChildren’s Hospital at www.stjude.org.

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Goleman Key Club raisesfunds for March of Dimes

On April 2, the Key Club ofBarbara Goleman Senior HighSchool hosted its annual GatorIdol singing competition to raiseawareness and to collect donationsfor the March of Dimes. TheMarch of Dimes is an organizationthat helps mothers have healthypregnancies and helps babies havehappy and healthy lives.

Students performed in front ofa live audience and were judgedon their overall performance bythree judges: Patricia Hachar fromThink Famous Productions, Javid

Mortazavi from March of Dimes,and Martha Albrecht from theKiwanis of Greater Miami Lakes.

At the end of the show, the topthree singers were announced andawarded with trophies. AlexandriaCanto took home the honor of firstplace, Tanis Perez took secondplace, and Kehvani Hicks wonthird place. Through ticket sales,donations, concession stand prof-its, and the club’s own generousdonations, the club raised over$1000 for The March of Dimes.

College Board redesigns SAT;partners with Khan Academy

In 2014 the College Boardannounced that it would redesignthe SAT to focus on the facets thatcorrelate most with college andcareer success and reflect whatstudents are learning across thecountry.

The College Board alsoannounced a landmark partnershipwith Khan Academy, a leader inonline education, to make free andpersonalized practice resourcesfor the redesigned SAT. The pro-

gram, set to be released in June,will reinforce the work being donein the classroom and help studentsspecifically with content on thenew SAT.

College Board and KhanAcademy are online resources forhigh school students that assistwith college success and accept-ance. For more information visitwww.collegeboard.org or www.khanacademy.org.

HML’s Yasiel Gonzalez earnsthird place in MDCPS’s teendriver safety poster contest

The Teen Driver Safety PosterContest hosted by Miami-DadeCounty Public Schools was opento all students of Miami-DadeCounty. Hialeah Miami LakesSenior High School’s (HML) ownYasiel Gonzalez placed third inthe county-wide competition andwas recognized by School BoardChair Perla Tabares Hantman at a

school board meeting, along with$100 award for his art piece.

Gonzalez was also recognizedfor the aforementioned award atthe Miami-Dade MetropolitanPlanning Organization (MPO)Governing Board meeting in lateApril at the Stephen P. ClarkCenter.

PICTURED (from left) HML principal Eric Acosta, HML art stu-dent teacher Valerie Ramos, School Board Chair Perla TabaresHantman, Yasiel Gonzalez and HML art teacher Mario Vazquezgather to recognize Gonzalez’s artwork which placed third in thecounty’s poster contest.

HML’s Victoria Estopiñanwins Piano Slam 7 Best Poemcompetition at Arsht Center

Victoria Estopiñan, a student atHialeah Miami Lakes Senior High(HML), was chosen as the PianoSlam 7 Best Poem Winner.Estopiñan and the other 14 middleschool and high school finalistsperformed at the Adrienne ArshtCenter for the Performing Arts onApril 30.

The mission of Piano Slam is toutilize music as a tool and inspira-tion to give youth a voice throughartistic expression. Piano Slam is apoetry writing competition thatasks students to compose works of

poetry inspired by their reactionsto a selection of music, and, if theybecome a finalist, to perform theircomposition at the annual PianoSlam event. As the winner of thepoetry completion, Estopiñan won$500 and a Notebook computer.

“I am very proud of Victoriaand the direction our amazingschool is heading,” said HMLprincipal Eric Acosta. “We aretruly recapturing our reputation asone of the premier high schools inSouth Florida.”

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The Church of the Epiphany15650 Miami Lakeway North

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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

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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

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Fulfilled Life ChurchTelephone 786-378-2356

Country Club Middle School18305 N.W. 75 Place

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Faith Is The Victory FellowshipTelephone: 954-435-1313

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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

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Mother of Our RedeemerCatholic Church

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

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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

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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

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

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Intensity Dancer’s Studio celebratessuccessful 2015 competition season

By R.A. RomeroThe Miami Laker staffThe dancers at Intensity

Dancer’s Studio, located at 15507Bull Run Road in Miami Lakes,have a lot to celebrate. Thedancers for the competition team,which includes ages 8 to 18, justwrapped up competition seasonwith a host of awards. The firstcompetition, Star Systems, beganin February and followed with OnStage New York, Kids ArtisticReview (KAR), and Star Power,the last competition ending in April.

“We are really proud of what

our team members accomplishedthis year. We specifically chosecompetitions that would be chal-lenging to them,” said instructorMarisa Bidegaray. “They compet-ed in the highest division at theevents, knowing that they may notalways come in first place. Theystepped up to the challenge, mak-ing their wins worth that muchmore.”

The highlights for the studioinclude: “Snow Angels” winningfirst overall for a small group forKAR and Star Power; “We LikeTo Party” winning overall for a

large group for KAR and Starpower; Chloe Menendez for firstplace overall soloist for KAR andStar Systems; “I Believe” firstoverall group for Onstage andKAR; “I Want My MTV” for firstoverall production in KAR;Marirosa Crawford for Miss KAR2015 and first overall soloist; “AllMy People” first overall largegroup for Star Systems; BrashawdLewis for Mr. KAR 2015; KatieCamero for Miss Starpower 2015and Miss KAR 2015; Performanceteam for the Too Hot To HandleAward.

INTENSITY DANCER’S STUDIO competition team members celebrate the awards they earnedduring the 2015 competition season.

GLORIA GARCIA, team captain of Team Mayoyi, in honor of Maria D. Garcia who lost her battleto cancer at 38 years old, is pictured with friends and family during the Miami Lakes Relay for Lifeat Optimist Park on May 2. Gloria Garcia, who has participated with the Relay for Life committeefor many years, was chairperson for the 2015 event.

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This one story townhome has 3 bed-rooms, 2 baths plus loft all overlookinglake view. Bright and cool unit.Remodeled kitchen cabinets with granitecounter top. Remodeled bathroom cabi-nets. Ample parking space and plenty ofstoreage. Deck is perfect for BBQ. Canoeor paddle boat the lake. Townhome isready to move in. Call today to view it.

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Brand New Luxury Rentalsin Miami Lakes

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Stunning property totally redone. High impactwindows and doors. Non slippery marbledriveway. Energy efficient lights, surroundsound, crown molding, extensive customwood work throughout. Top of the l ineappliances including Titan water heater. 2new A/C units. Built in exterior BBQ area andCBS enlosed walls for privacy.

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2600 Diana Drive #202$265,000

Completely remodeled condo professionallydecorated. Nice open kitchen with granite countertops. Crown molding, new A/C & water heater.Amazing views of the intercoastal. Bathroomstastefully redone, large walk-in closet withorganizers. Amenities include boat slips $3 perfoot), meeting room, storage room, heatedcommunity pool. NO pets. Unit can be rented 6months of the year. CO-OP.

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8830 N.W. 191 Street$425,000

Builder’shome with a lot of extras. Oversized lotwith north/south exposure, back covered porch,light concrete on the second floor. Amazing viewo f t he l ake . P rope r t y has 15 SEER energyefficient A/C, approx. 6 years old. One bedroomused as laundry room, however water hookupavailable in garage. Gas stove, dryer and waterheater.

17300 N.W. 82 Avenue$260,000

Great starter home in Palm Springs North. Wellmaintained property with lots of room forexpansion and room for a pool. Roof wasreplaced in 2005. Remodeled kitchen withupgraded plumbing and new cabinets.Refrigerator is less than 1-year old.

15525 Miami Lakeway North #109-8$135,000

Seldom available 1/1 in Celebration Point. First floorunit very well kept. A/C is 5 years old. New tileexcept for bedroom (seller wil leave new tile in boxesfor buyer to finish re-tiling.) Walk-in closet, stackablewasher/dryer. Celebration Point offers BBQ area,tree lined community, open parking, community pooland security guard. Own for less than renting. NORENTALS 1ST 2 YEARS. NO FHA.

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15145 N.W. 90 CourtREDUCED $355,000

Immacu la te p roper ty we l l ma in ta ined by i t soriginal owner. 3 bedroom, 2 bath one-story gemwith a one-car garage. Roof is only 5 years oldand recen t l y p ressu re washed and sea led .Freshly painted exterior. Brand new driveway(2014). Gas stove and water heater. Motivatedseller.


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Closing Agent/Attorney

Gorgeous and spacious townhouse totally remodeled. This spectacular 3 bed-room, 2 bath one story with panoramic lake view is one-of-a-kind. Top of the lineappliances, granite in kitchen and bathrooms, tiled, washer/dryer, Roman tub, 1-car garage, covered terrace and back yard to lake. SOLD, $275,000.

14601 Balgowan Road #104-2 - Miami Lakes

Magaly Rubio Featured PropertiesFOR SALE - HIALEAHTwo contiguous bays.

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• Founding Member of The Institute ofLuxury Home Marketing.

• 2015 Miami Lakes Chamberof Commerce president.

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Miami Lakes, FL 33016

786-506-0602 CellEmail: [email protected]

FOR SALEFOR SALE. Why pay rent or dorm costs? Apt. 2 blocks from FSU cam-pus in Tallahassee. 2/2, 2-car ga-rage, gated, fully renovated, fur-nished, outdoor patio; corner unit with large yard area. $82,900. Call 786-355-4389.

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