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n .Electric Piquete Latin funkband performs in Town’s Con-cert in the Park January 30 .......5
n Main Street Playhouse hostsopen mic variety show onSaturday, January 16................5
n News and Notes of interestfrom the Town of Miami Lakes.See pages............... ......6 & 7
n Two Dade Christian footballstars named to Associated PressAll-State team....... ................12
n HML girl’s soccer teamenters post season play with a12-3-2 record on the season....13
n Hialeah Miami Lakes HighSchool recognized for one ofhighest graduation rates..........15
n Miami Lakes MiddleSchool’s FEA chapter helpspreschoolers with learning...16
n Community Calendar, 9,School, sports and church news,12-17, Classified ads.........17-19
Vol. 42 No 2 305-817-4078 MIAMI LAKES, FLORIDA JANUARY 15, 2016
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Miami Lakes honors formerDolphins running backTony Nathan......See Page 3
MEMBERS of the Miami Lakes detached Miami-Dade police unit were honored during the January5 Town Council meeting for their more than 10 years of service to the Town. Officers pictured (front,from left) Community Services Officer Juan Rodriguez, Officer Carlos Ortiz, Officer David Calles,Officer Rose Viera, and Chief Delma Noel-Pratt; (back, from left) Officer Steven Hackett, Sgt.Eddie Ruesga of the GIU Unit, Sgt. George Soto of the Special Services Unit, and TownCommander Major George Perez. The honors were presented by the Town Council (from left) ViceMayor Tim Daubert, Councilmembers Frank Mingo, Ceasar Mestre, Tony Lama and NelsonRodriguez, Mayor Michael Pizzi, Councilmember Manny Cid, and Town Manager Alex Rey.
(See more award photos on Page 6.)
Miami Lakes honors police officerswith more than 10 years of service
OUR LADY OF THE LAKES CATHOLIC SCHOOL’S girl’s bas-ketball team, which clinched a playoff berth for the third consec-utive year, includes (top, from left) Alyssa Tome, Sofia Kunkel,Kyamara Montero, Sarina Gomez De Molina and TatyanaPabron; (bottom, from left) Natalie Lagroue, Alexa Gonzalez,Valery Lagroue and Amanda Valladares. (Not pictured: MaylizzeSantos, Carolina Arevalo, and coach Alan Gonzalez.)
(See story on Page 8.)
Lady Cheetahs in All Catholicplayoffs for third straight year
Councilmember Manny Cid is thirdto enter Miami Lakes mayoral race
By David L. SnellingThe Miami Laker staffMiami Lakes Councilmember
Manny Cid, who initially filedpapers to run for reelection for hisat-large seat, has changed his mindand is now running for mayor.
The announcement came lastweek, when Cid released a state-ment indicating he mulled runningfor mayor long before he launchedhis reelection bid for his councilseat, but his support base formayor grew stronger, which essen-tially sealed his decision.
“After much prayer, seriousthought and deliberation with fam-ily and friends about the future ofour beautiful town, I have decidedto announce my candidacy forMayor of the Town of Miami
Lakes,” Cid said in a statement.“I don’t fail to realize that this
election is bigger than me andthat’s because we need to establishthat the next generation of MiamiLakers inherit a better community.A community that respects all res-idents and their personal view-points and where a fair and effi-cient government trumps powerand money.”
Cid, vice president of Always atYour Side Adult Day Care, said hemoved to Miami Lakes when hewas eight-years-old and decided tostay in the town and raise his ownfamily here.
He and his wife, Melissa, havetwo small children.
“My cherished memories as achild growing up in Miami Lakes,
and now as a homeowner, businessowner, husband, and parent of twochildren being raised here have
MANNY CID
(Please see Page 3)
Miami Lakes Town Council:Boy Scout Troop 49 requestsreturn to new Youth Center
By David L. SnellingThe Miami Laker staffBoy Scout Troop 49 is the old-
est scout organization in MiamiLakes and has called the oldPicnic Park Community Center onMiami Lakes Drive East its homefor more than 30 years.
But the building, also known as“The Shack,” was torn down tomake way for a new youth centerthree years ago and the group wasdisplaced and forced to find tem-porary space for their meetings,awards ceremonies and banquetsat the Mary Collins and RoyalOaks Park community centers.
And when the new youth centeropened late last year, Troop 49was ecstatic to call the new facili-
ty their home again.But not so fast.The activities planned by the
Miami Lakes Youth ActivitiesTask Force, and after school pro-grams, posed scheduling conflictswith the Boys Scouts’ activities,leaving Troop 49 without a homeagain, so the troop turned to law-makers for help.
At the January 5 regular TownCouncil meeting, council mem-bers approved Mayor MichaelPizzi’s recommendation for townstaff to create a plan that wouldallow the Boy Scouts to use theyouth center and find space fortheir equipment and the annals ofthe troop on display for everyone
(Please see Page 4)
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Hope for Autism is seekingsponsors for its 9th annual DinnerDance, which is scheduled forFriday, February 26, at a locationto be announced later.
This year, the group is support-ing a local organization with a rec-ognized trajectory of support andcommitment to the autism com-munity of all ages groups, UM-CARD (Center for Autism andrelated disabilities).
Hope for Autism is looking forbusinesses who can donate itemsfor its annual auction, includingwines and beverages for the bas-kets that will be sold during theauctions, certificates from hairsalons and spas, clothing certifi-cates, restaurants, jewelries, hotelcertificates, fragrances and beautysupplies.
The auction helps raise fundsfor the autism community.
Those wishing to donate areasked to contact MarianelaAlvarez at [email protected].
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Pay It Forward 2016Caregivers give all of themselves to their loved ones in needand sometimes forget to take care of their own basic needs.This is why I am pleased to announce our “Pay It Forward
2016” initiative to offer a free respite for caregivers.Starting Saturday, Feburary 7, we will
offer FREE Adult Day Services.
Our services are aimed at assisting adultswho cannot be left alone and who thrive
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Hope for Autism solicits sponsors for its 9thAnnual Dinner Dance on Friday, February 26
Former Dolphin, longtime residentTony Nathan honored by M. Lakes
FORMER MIAMI DOLPHINS running back Tony Nathan receives his proclamation from MiamiLakes elected officials (from left) Vice Mayor Tim Daubert, Councilmembers Frank Mingo, CeasarMestre and Nelson Rodriguez, Mayor Michael Pizzi and Councilmembers Manny Cid and TonyLama.
The Town of Miami Lakes hon-ored former Miami Dolphins run-ning back and longtime residentTony Nathan with a proclamationduring the January Town Councilmeeting.
Councilmember Manny Cidsponsored legislation to celebrateNathan’s life accomplishments
from his rise from high school andcollege in Alabama to the NFL,where he played in two SuperBowls.
Nathan’s personal life story wasbrought to the big screen in amovie entitled Woodland whichreflected on the racially-torn andturbulent period throughout the
1960s and 1970s in Birmingham,Alabama, where his high schoolfootball team helped ease racialtension.
Nathan also coached youthsports at the Miami LakesOptimist Cub.
Manny Cid cancels reelectionbid; enters 2016 Mayor’s racemade preserving our Town very
much a personal priority,” Cidsaid. “Those experiences and thehundreds of similar stories in ourTown is what compelled me to runto ensure that we maintain thosevery same dreams and desires.”
Cid, the town’s previous vicemayor, joins fellow Councilmem-ber Ceasar Mestre and formermayor Wayne Slaton who areseeking the mayoral seat inNovember.
Mayor Michael Pizzi has yet todecide whether he is running forreelection.
A recipient of the FloridaLeague of Cities 2015 Home RuleHero Award, Cid said he knowsthe campaign trail for mayor is anarduous task but he is up to thechallenge.
So far, Cid has raised $8,660,most of which came during hisreelection bid for his council seat.
Councilmember NelsonRodriguez, a Coral Gables fire-
fighter, and Councilmember TonyLama, director of CloudSolutions, a technology consultingcompany, have filed their papersto keep their political jobs for fourmore years but have yet to drawany challengers.
Political newcomer RosalinaNunez filed papers to run for Cid’scouncil 5 seat in the 2016 election.
MANNY CID
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Summary of Town Council actions on January 5to observe.
The troop placed their entirehistory of camping and jamboreepictures, plaques, awards, trophiesand equipment in a trailer outsideof Miami Lakes during construc-tion of the youth center, which wasonce vandalized.
Representatives of Troop 49said the Mary Collins CommunityCenter is a good place to conducttheir business but they wouldrather do it at a place they oncecalled home.
The Miami Lakes UnitedSoccer Club also felt it was leftwithout a home after personaltrainers and their clients occupiedmost of the space and exerciseequipment at Royal Oaks Park,
forcing the teams to practice atNorman and Jean Reach Park inPalm Springs North.
Council members approvedPizzi’s recommendation for townstaff to draft a multi-year contractwith the soccer club to use RoyalOaks Park for their practices againand other additional recreationalareas within Miami Lakes, andprevent vendors charging peoplefor their services while using thetown’s parks until they agree to arevenue-sharing covenant with thetown.
The plan also calls for the ven-dors to be insured and conduct abackground check on the personaltrainers, which is a town require-ment for anyone doing business inthe parks where children are play-
ing.According to Town Manager
Alex Rey, about 80 percent of kidsin the soccer club’s recreationalprogram, includingCouncilmembers Tony Lama’s andManny Cid’s kids, are MiamiLakes residents.
In other town business:• Lawmakers gave their final
approval for an ordinance to pro-vide more clear regulation of non-conforming uses for structures andsite improvements, includingfences, which may be replaced foraesthetic reasons without losingtheir nonconforming status.
Council members approved anamendment to the ordinance madeby Pizzi that if a fence is destroyedduring a hurricane or other natural
disaster, it can be rebuilt using thesame code standard as the old one.
Pizzi said fences and otherstructures in the West Lakes areawere grandfathered in the town’snew land development code but ifthe property owners tore themdown, they would have to replacethem under the town’s standards.
The new ordinance would allowthem to replace the same structureif a hurricane was responsible forthe damage.
• Lawmakers gave their initialapproval for an ordinance toamend the current budget by carry-ing over the prior year’s estimatedsurplus to fund the completion ofcapital projects that were budgetedand commenced in the prior fiscalyear, allocate funds for settlingPizzi’s reinstatement lawsuit andallocate funds from the town’sfund balance to reimburse FEMAfor hurricane related expense dis-allowances.
• Lawmakers approved a reso-lution to create a Miami LakesSports Hall of Fame at the newMiami Lakes Optimist ParkClubhouse, which will honor ath-letes, coaches community mem-bers and teams from the town fortheir outstanding contributions orachievements in sports.
• Council members approved aconditional use site plan for a pri-vate educational facility at 15050N.W. 79 Court in Miami LakeBusiness Park West.
The Graham Companies is leas-ing a portion of the office buildingto Agmus Ventures for a privatecollege called Ana G. MendezUniversity. The site plan calls foroffice space for up to 18 employ-ees, classrooms for academicclasses and meetings with groupsbetween 15 and 25 students. Theschool can register a maximum of200 students.
The college is leasing the build-ing on a temporary basis until theinstitution’s permanent home, a
new building in the Business Park,is ready.
• Council members approved aresolution to amend the town’sCommunity and Leisure ServicesRules and Regulation for a newuser free schedule with the open-ing of the new youth center facili-ty and picnic shelters at the park.
The amendment to the feeschedule is necessary to includethe new facilities which are pro-jected to generate up to an addi-tional $75,000 in revenues thatwill be utilized to offset directfacility and maintenance costs.
• Lawmakers approvedCouncilmembers Manny Cid’s andCeasar Mestre’s recommendationto name a street after BreannaVergara, the 10-year-old girl whodied after she collapsed during adance class from a heart condition.
Cid said the Breanna VergaraFoundation has had an incredibleimpact through South Florida,including the first annual 5k walkthat saw thousands of people comeout and of her memory.
Cid originally sought to co-des-ignate Commerce Way as BreannaVergara Foundation Way butCouncilmember Nelson Rodriguezsuggested N.W. 164 Street whichleads to her home and nearbyRoyal Oaks Park where a tree canbe planted in her memory.
In addition, lawmakers alsoapproved Councilmember TonyLama’s recommendation torequire coaches at the town’s parksto learn CPR and other life-savingmethods and how to use a fibrilla-tor in an event of an emergency.
• Lawmakers approvedRodriguez’s recommendation toask Miami-Dade County to add anALS Transport Unit at the newWest Miami Lakes fire station.Rodriguez, a Coral Gables fire-fighter, said the unit is needed withthe development of theDunnwoody Lake property, adding482 homes.
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Main Street Playhouse hostsVariety Show on January 16
The Main Street Playhouse,6766 Main Street in Miami Lakes,has scheduled a variety show inJanuary and the first Main StreetPlayers’ play for 2016 in February.
The Fat Stacks Variety Show, acontinued open mic night series,comes to Miami Lakes onSaturday, January 16 at 9 p.m.with doors open at 8 p.m. TheMain Street Players' mission is toput the stage back into the handsof the community by lending thespace for performers to showcasetheir talents throughout theevening.
Performers range from spokenword poets to musicians andbeyond. Anyone with a unique tal-ent is encouraged to participate.Walk-ins are welcome but notguaranteed a spot. To guarantee aspot, email [email protected]. Performers receive freeentry, while general admission is $10.
Water By The Spoonful runs from Feb. 5 - 28Water By The Spoonful, a
pulitzer-prize winning play byQuiara Alegria Hudes, will hit thestage at the Main Street Playhousefrom February 5 to 28, Fridaysand Saturdays and 8 p.m. andSundays at 2 p.m. followed bytalkback discussions with guestspeakers.
The play, directed by RobertCoppel and produced by DennisLyzniak, delves into the strugglesand ironies in addiction, loss, andhope and how the threads connect-ing us with others may just beenough to hold us upright.
Tickets can be purchasedonline at www.mainstreetplayers.com or at the door with senior, stu-dent and military discounted ratesat $20 per ticket, and standardtickets at $25. For informationvisit www.mainstreetplayers.com.
Electric Piquete featured in Town’sConcert in the Park on January 30
Miami Lakes and its CulturalAffairs Committee will host theannual Concert in the Park at 6:30p.m. on its new groovin’ date,Saturday, January 30, at PicnicPark West, 15151 N.W. 82Avenue.
The free jazz concert will fea-ture the renowned talent ofElectric Piquete, co-founded byMichael Mutt, a long-time townresident. Formed in 2007, ElectricPiquete is a Latin funk bandknown for its Afro-Cuban authen-ticity and inventive takes on Latinand jazz standards.
The band released a Latin jazzsingle, a Latin soul single, debutedat the Virginia Key GrassRootsFestival, played Carnaval on theMile for the sixth straight year,served as the house band at theMiss Carnaval Miami beauty pag-eant for a fourth time, and had asong placed on a special aboutMiami on CNN – all in 2015.
Bring blankets, picnic baskets,friends and family for an evening
of relaxing music under the stars!For more information about the
Cultural Affairs Committee andtheir events or for sponsorship
information, contact Clarisell DeCardenas at [email protected] or visit www.miami-lakes-fl.gov/sponsor.
ELECTRIC PIQUETE, a funk band made up of Rich Dixon,Chris Corresoso, Ed Rosado and Michael Mut, will be perform-ing at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West as part of the Town’s “Jazzin the Park” series.
The ‘Minions’ are attacking on January 22ALERT: “Minions” have been
recruited by Scarlet Overkill totake over the world, Their firststop – Miami Lakes. Help theTown and its Youth Activities TaskForce stop Scarlett Overkill at the8th annual Movies at the ParkSeries presented by PalmettoGeneral Hospital at 7:30 p.m. onFriday, January 22.
The free movie event will take
place at Picnic Park West, 15151N.W. 82 Avenue. Bring blanketsand picnic baskets for a family-friendly evening of movie watch-ing under the stars.
The series will continue on thefollowing Fridays at 7:30 p.m.:
February 5 – “Inside Out”February 19 – “Shaun the
Sheep”
March 4 – “Cinderella” (2015version)
March 18 – “ET”For more information about the
Youth Activities Task Force and itsevents, or for sponsorship infor-mation, contact Leisure Servicesmanager Katya Lysak at [email protected], or visit www.miamilakes-fl.gov/sponsor.
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Town honors staff, officers with 10 years of serviceAt the January 5 Town Council
meeting, Town employees whohave served Miami Lakes for over10 years were presented withCertificates of Appreciation fortheir outstanding commitment andsuperior service.
The recognitions were present-ed to the following administrationstaff:
Town Manager Alex Rey, Chiefof Operations Tony Lopez CPRE,
Building Official Eliezer Palacio,Controller Arturo Moron, CodeCompliance Manager LourdesSosa and Leisure ServicesSpecialist Juan Escobar.
The following members of theMiami Lakes detached Miami-Dade police unit were also recog-nized:
Sergeant George Soto of theSpecial Services Unit, SergeantEddie Ruesga of the General
Investigations Unit, CommunityServices Officer Juan Rodriguez,and Officers Rose Viera, DavidCalles, Carlos Ortiz, StevenHackett, and Ricardo Luis.
“On behalf of the Council andour grateful residents, I want tothank the Manager, these employ-ees and these brave police officersfor dedicating a large part of theirlives to serving our Town,” saidMayor Michael Pizzi.
TOWN MANAGER ALEX REY receives his Certificate ofAppreciation for more than 10 years of service from MayorMichael Pizzi, Vice Mayor Tim Daubert, and CouncilmembersFrank Mingo, Ceasar Mestre, Nelson Rodriguez, Tony Lamaand Manny Cid.
CHIEF OF OPERATIONS TONY LOPEZ was awarded aCertificate of Appreciation from the Town Council for his 10years of service to the Town.
BUILDING OFFICIAL ELIEZER PALACIO was honored for his10 years of service with a Certificate of Appreciation during theJanuary Town Council meeting.
Coast Guard Auxiliary will offerBoating Safety classes for residents
Miami Lakes has partneredwith the U.S. Coast GuardAuxiliary to host Boating SafetyEducation courses. The classeswill provide instruction to boatersat all levels, from the fundamen-tals to the advanced. Classes aretaught by experienced and knowl-edgeable instructors committed tothe highest standards of the U.S.Coast Guard.
“About Boating Safety” is a
beginner boating class that pro-vides the knowledge to obtain aFlorida Boater’s I.D. Card(required for boaters born afterJanuary 1988).
Topics covered throughout thecourse will include Introduction toBoating, Boating Law, BoatingSafety Equipment, Safe Boating,Navigation, Boating Problems,Trailering, Storing and ProtectingYour Boat, and information about
the Local Boating Area.The class is $35 per person and
includes a free manual and anadditional class at no extra charge.Group rates are available for theclass which will be held at MaryCollins Community Center, 15151N.W. 82 Avenue.
For more information, classschedule or to register, call 305-586-3564.
Neighborhood Improvement Committee hostsCommunity Forum on Thursday, January 21
Miami Lakes NeighborhoodImprovement Committee (NIC)will host a Community Forum at 7p.m. on Thursday, January 21, inthe Council Chambers at TownHall, 6601 Main Street.
A presentation of the Town’Strategic Plan will be offered byassistant Town Manager AndreaAgha. The plan includes strategiesthe Town is pursuing to increasemobility as well as economicdevelopment through the enhance-ment of community hugs andactivity centers for all ages.
The mission of the NIC is torecommend, promote, and createprojects and activities that willbeautify and improve all neighbor-hoods in a collaborative and com-
prehensive manner.For more information, contact
Clarisell De Cardenas at 305-364-6100, or [email protected].
Free senior field trip scheduleMiami Lakes Elderly Affairs
Committee is hosting a variedschedule of free field trips for res-idents, 55 years and above, for funand cultural activities.
The trips include:February 4, 10 a.m. – Zoo
MiamiMarch 3, 10 a.m. – Morikami
Japanese GardenApril 7, 10 a.m. – Perez Art
MuseumMay to September, time TBA –
Marlins baseball field trips.
Transportation will be providedand depart from Town Hall, 6601Main Street. Field trips; locationsand times are subject to change.Space is limited and reservationsopen 7 days prior to each field tripdate (no exceptions).
To reserve bus seating, contactSpecial Events and Committeescoordinator Clarisell De Cardenasat [email protected], or 305-364-6100.
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News and Notes from the Town of Miami Lakes
Elderly Affairs Committee MeetingWednesday, January 13, 8:30 AMMiami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.
Education Advisory Board MeetingThursday, January 14, 6:30 PMMiami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.
Economic Development Committee MeetingTuesday, January 19, 5:30 PMMiami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.
Planning & Zoning Board MeetingTuesday, January 19, 6:00 PMMiami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.
Veterans Committee MeetingThursday, January 21, 6:00 PMMiami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.
Neighborhood Improvement Committee MeetingThursday, January 21, 6:45 PMMiami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.
Charter Review Commission MeetingMonday, January 25, 6:00 PMMiami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.
Public Safety Committee MeetingTuesday, January 26, 6:30 PMMiami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.
Town Council Regular MeetingTuesday, February 2, 6:30 PMMiami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.
Youth Activities Task Force MeetingWednesday, February 3, 7:00 PMMiami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.
Cultural Affairs Committee MeetingThursday, February 4, 7:00 PMMiami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.
Charter Review Commission MeetingMonday, February 8, 6:00 p.m.Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.
In accordance with the provisions of F. S. Section 286.0105, should any person seek to appealany decision made by the Council with respect to any matter considered at these meetings, suchperson will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made; which recordincludes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing specialaccommodation to participate in the proceedings should call Town Hall at (305) 364-6100, nolater than (2) days prior to the proceeding for assistance.
Please be advised that two or more Councilmembers may be in attendance at the aboveevents/meetings.
This Notice dated January 8, 2015at Miami Lakes, Fl.Gina Inguanzo, 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 Elderly AffairsCommittee will continue its 10thannual Senior Games Series with aSoftball game starting at 11 a.m.on Wednesday, February 10, atMiami Lakes Optimist Park, 6411
N.W. 162 Street. Future games include Track &
Field Events on April 9, a BridgeTournament on June 6, and aBasketball Game on August 27.
Register for the Track and Field
activities by visiting www.miami-lakes-fl.gov/eac. Check for futuregame times and locations by visit-ing www.miamilakes-fl.gov/cal-endar.
Senior Games continue with softball match on February 10Local artists sought to joinAdvisory Committee to selectYouth Center public art project
Miami Lakes is looking forprofessional artists in the town toserve as volunteers on aProfessional Advisory Committee(PAC) for the design of the Town’snew Youth Center’s public artproject.
The PAC will be responsiblefor assisting the Town with thereview and recommendation ofapplications submitted through theMiami-Dade County Art in PublicPlaces Call to Artist process.
The time commitment is esti-mated to be a few hours per monthin the evenings beginning inFebruary through November.
Town employees, their imme-diate family members, and artists
submitting an application throughthe Call to Artist are excludedfrom serving on the PAC.
The volunteer opportunity is achance to get involved in theMiami Lakes community and tomake a difference while learningmore about government and itsprocesses.
For those interested in servingon the PAC, send a letter of inter-est and resume to Katya Lysak,Leisure Services Manager, [email protected], orcall 305-698-9308 for more infor-mation.
The deadline to submit a letterof interest is Friday, February 5.
State’s $85K grant will fundN.W. 77 Court Trails project
Miami Lakes was awarded$85,000 to use toward itsGreenways and Trails project run-ning along N.W. 77 Court as partof the 2015 TransportationAlternatives Program (TAP)cycle.
This new greenway will beadded to complement the Town’sexisting and planned greenways.The 1.17 mile multi-purposegreenway trail will extend southon N.W. 77 Court from N.W. 154Street to the future dog recreationarea, as well as providing links toMiami Lakes Drive/N.W. 154Street, the nearby N.W. 87 Avenue
and local bus stops.Shared-use paths are planned to
be 10-12 feet wide to accommo-date two-directional travel forboth bicyclists and pedestrians.
The trail will be part of theTown’s Greenways and TrailsMaster Plan providing residentswith multiple, easily-accessedtrails to use for alternative modesof transportation. A broader net-work of multi-use paths willimprove mobility for bicyclistsallowing them to take advantageof Miami-Dade Transit’s Bike &Ride program.
Town hosts Com. Bovo’sCounty business workshop
Town of Miami Lakes will hosta free workshop with Miami-DadeCounty Commissioner EstebanBovo Jr., and the Miami-DadeCounty Internal ServicesDepartment focusing on “How ToDo Business with Miami-DadeCounty.”
The event is scheduled for 7:30a.m., Thursday, January 28, atMiami Lakes Town Hall, 6601Main Street.
The event will start off with abreakfast and registration session,
followed by presentations fromboth offices and an Question andAnswer session for participants.
The event is free to the public.Miami Lakes businesses are
invited to learn about the stream-lined operations, simplified proce-dures, and required documenta-tion via the county’s new onlinevendor registration portal.
For more information or toreserve a spot, call 305-820-8424or send an email to [email protected].
Miami Lakes Elderly AffairsCommittee is hosting a FatTuesday social for seniors to cele-brate Mardi Gras on Saturday,February 6, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.at Roberto Alonso CommunityCenter, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue.
The free event will feature acatered lunch, great raffle items,
fun, entertainment and dancing.No reservations are required
and entry will be provided on afirst-come, first-served basis.Those requiring transportation areasked to reserve their ride byMonday, January 25, by contact-ing Clarisell De Cardenas at 305-364-6100.
Elderly Affairs Committee invitesSeniors to Mardi Gras social February 6
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Our Lady of the Lakes CatholicSchool’s varsity girl’s basketballteam clinched a playoff berth inlate December for the third year inrow.
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pions with a record of 15-3 inthose years combined.
Despite a slow start to the sea-son, that included an injury to co-captain Maylizze Santos, the teamwas inspired to reach the playoffswith some motivation from theircoach Alan Gonzalez.
Co-captain and eighth-graderKyamara Montero and seventh-grade point guard Alexa Gonzalezplayed pivotal roles in helping theCheetahs reach the quarterfinalround. The team faced St. Peterand Paul in the semi-finals earlierthis month.
OLL girl’s basketball team moves to playoffs Visit to Pennsuco childhoodhome part of Graham reunion
AS PART of former Senator Bob Graham’s family reunion inMiami Lakes during the holidays, two of his daughters joinedhim in a visit to his childhood home in Pennsuco. Pictured (fromleft) Cissy Graham McCullough, Graham, and Arva SuzanneGraham Gibson.
Miami Lakes Elevate Churchhosts New Year’s family event
ELEVATE CHURCH of Miami Lakes, 6250 Miami Lakes Drive.,hosted a free family friendly New Year’s Day event from 1 to 5p.m. featuring music, games, carnival rides, crafts, face paint-ing, food, bounce houses and prizes. The church hopes to giveback to the community with events such as the New Year’sFamily Fest. Pictured are the volunteers who contibuted to mak-ing the event successful.
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Town of Miami LakesElderly Affairs Com. January 13 8:30 am M.L. Govt. CenterEducation Adv. Board January 14 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. CenterEconomic Devel. Com. January 19 5:30 pm M.L. Govt. CenterPlanning & Zoning Bd. January 19 6:00 pm M.L. Govt. CenterVeterans Committee January 21 6:00 pm M.L. Govt. CenterNeighborhood Improvement Committee
January 21 6:45 pm M.L. Govt. CenterCharter Review Com. January 25 6:00 pm M.L. Govt. CenterPublic Safety Committee January 26 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. CenterTown Council Meeting February 2 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. CenterYouth Activities T. F. February 3 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. CenterCultural Affairs Com. February 4 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. CenterCharter Review Com. February 8 6:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center
(The following classes are free and open to the public)Tai Chi M/T/W/Th 9:00 am MCCCYoga (for adults) T/Th 7:30 am MCCCKnitting/Crocheting Tu/Th 1:35 pm MCCCSewing (Seniors) T/Th 2:00 pm MCCCLine Dancing T/Th 11:30 am MCCCComputers (English) T/Th 9:15/11:30 am MCCCComputers (Spanish) M/W 9:15/11:30 am MCCCPainting I & II Fri. 9 am/12:30 pm MCCCPainting III Wed. 9:00 am MCCCDominoes M/T/W/Th/Fri 4:30 pm MCCCTable Tennis Tues./Thurs. 7:00 pm RACCBallet 1 & 2 Monday 4:30 & 5:30 pm MCCCBallet 3 & 4 Wednesday 4:30 & 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 MCCC
Homeowners OrganizationsLoch Lomond East January 13 7:00 pm MCCCLake Cynthia January 13 7:30 pm MCCCWindmill Gate January 14 7:00 pm MCCCLoch Andrews January 18 7:00 pm MCCCLoch Isle January 18 7:00 pm MCCCLake Glen Ellen January 19 7:30 pm MCCCLake Katharine Villas January 19 7:30 pm MCCCRoyal Oaks January 20 7:30 pm MCCCSerenity Point January 20 7:00 pm MCCCGramercy Park January 21 7:00 pm MCCCRegatta Pointe January 21 7:00 pm MCCCFountain Park January 25 7:30 pm MCCCLake Elizabeth January 25 7:00 pm MCCCLake Martha Janaury 26 6:30 pm MCCCLoch Lomond West January 26 7:30 pm MCCCVilla Vizcaya Janaury 27 7:30 pm MCCCLake Sandra January 28 7:30 pm MCCC
Miami Lakes Clubs, Professional & Volunteer GroupsM.L. Garden Club January 25 7:00 pm MCCCM.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 Januaryand early February:
Painting With A Twist marksfirst year with Jan. 23 event
Painting With A Twist ofMiami Lakes, 15100 N.W. 67Avenue, first opened its doors inJanuary 2015 and has since wel-comed many eager locals and vis-itors to sip wine and paint withfriends. To commemorate thelocation’s first birthday, an eventwith free appetizers will take
place on Saturday, January 23,from 7 to 9 p.m.
Seats are limited and can bereserved online for $35 athttp://paintingwithatwist.com/events/viewevent.aspx?eventID=573762. For more information, con-tact the location at 786-375-6120.
Miami Lakes Branch Library hostsfree events for adults, kids, families
Miami Lakes Branch Libraryannounced the following pro-grams are available for the publicduring January:
For Children and Families:Read the Book, Watch the
Movie – Share in stores and enjoythe book based films. Even issponsored by the Miami LakesEducation Advisory Board at 3:30p.m. on Wednesdays, January 13,20 and 27
Reading Ready ToddlerStorytime – Stories, songs andactivities for toddlers and theircaregivers. For ages 18 months to
3 years old at 11 a.m. onWednesdays, January 13, 20 and27.
For Teens:Teen Club - Teens meet to play
video games, watch anime, drawor discuss books at 6 p.m. onTuesday, January 26.
For Adults:Go Club of Miami Lakes –
Now everyone can embark on ajourney and uncover the ancientgame of strategy, attack anddefense, the Game of Go. Meetsfrom noon to 5 p.m. on Saturdays,January 16, 23 and 30.
USCIS Information Table –United States Citizenship andImmigration Service staff will pro-vide information, materials, andanswer general questions regard-ing the citizenship process at 5:30p.m. on Monday, January 25.
Navigating the AffordableCare Act: Health InsuranceInformation and Enrollment –Have questions about theAffordable Care Act, enrolling innew health insurance coverage, orsimply renewing? Visit withCrystal Ochoa for answers andenrollment assistance, 6 p.m. onMondays and Tuesdays, January25 and 26.
Book Discussion Group – Thismonth’s title is “Fallen Angels” byTracy Chevalier. Meets at 6 p.m.on Tuesday, January 19.
Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart Community Outreach –A member of his staff will be onhand to discuss federal issues orany problem a constituent mayhave with a federal agency at 2:30p.m. on Wednesday, January 27.
Miami Lakes Branch Library islocated 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.
We Get Letters:Adult Day Care center offers‘Respite Day’ for caregivers
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After obtaining my Masters inHealth Care Administration, Iwent into the managed care fieldand saw first hand the importantrole that caregivers play in ourcommunity.
Caregivers throughout Miami-Dade County need some respite.They give all of themselves totheir loved ones in need and some-times forget or are simply unableto take care of their own basic
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The first Saturday of everymonth in 2016, beginningFebruary 6, Always At Your Sidewill offer free Adult Day Servicesfor families. My center can assist40 families on these special dayswhose caregivers need a “respite”break. Our services are aimed atassisting adults who cannot be leftalone and who thrive with social-ization activities.
For information about the FreeSaturday Caregiver Respite pro-gram, call 305-362-2202, or [email protected].
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Two DCS football stars named to A.P. All-State teamDade Christian football players
DeWayne “DJ” Terry and Jose“Pepe” Valdivia were named to theFHSAA 2A Associated Press All-State Team last week following astellar season where the Crusadersreached the state semifinal game.
Both Terry and Valdivia playedon both sides of the football thispast season.
On offense, Terry, a junior,recorded 692 receiving yards, 145rushing yards and scored 14 touch-downs, including two kick offreturns.
He said he loved playing underhead coach Nick Martinez’s sys-tem and is looking forward to nextseason.
“It’s cool to have a coach whohas been through the system,”Terry said of Martinez who playedfor Dade Christian. “Everyone onour team supported each other andstuck together.”
Terry also made The MiamiHerald All-Dade Team this pastseason.
Valdivia, also a junior, playeddefensive tackle and right guardfor the Crusaders, recording eightsacks and 65 tackles.
“Playing both sides of the ball,you have the opportunity to beable to experience the wholegame,” he said.
At 5-8 and 195 pounds,Valdivia said the team really came
together this past season and near-ly accomplished their goal. “Nextseason, as a united team we plan togo further and that is to get tostate,” he said.
He, too, said playing underMartinez was a great experience.“He was the best player to comeout of Dade Christian and it’s anawesome experience knowingyour coach was a great player,” hesaid.
Both Valdivia and Terry saidbeing named to the All-State Teamrepresents their work on the grid-iron. “It felt good that our workpaid off for something eventhough we didn’t make it to state,”Terry said. DEWAYNE ‘DJ’ TERRY JOSE ‘PEPE’ VALDIVIA
Pace wrestling program adds newOlympic Medalist assistant coach
By Rene D. BasultoSpecial to The Miami LakerThe Spartan wrestling team at
Monsignor Edward Pace HighSchool has a long history of excel-lence led by coach Frank Pelegri,including winning the Class 1AState Championship in 2000. The2015-2016 team, which is 2-1 thusfar, looks to continue that greathistory.
Pace’s new assistant wrestlingcoach Lazaro Reinoso is thebiggest addition to the team thisseason. Reinoso spent his lifearound wrestling, becoming theyoungest member of Cuba’snational wrestling team at the ageof 13.
He won the bronze medal infreestyle wrestling for Cuba at the1992 Barcelona Olympics andwon the silver medal in 1993World Wrestling Championshipsbefore defecting to the UnitedStates in 1994. He coachedwrestling teams at universities andhigh schools across the countrybefore coming to Pace.
The standout star for the teamhas been senior Alex Perez, who iscurrently ranked first in Florida inhis 138 lbs. weight class byScout.com. He has also beennamed the Top Class 1A wrestlerin his weight class to watch out forthis season by both The MiamiHerald and South Florida High
School Sports.“Alex is in a league of his own.
He’s a legit champion,” saidPelegri, who expects Perez to bePace’s first-ever 4-time districtchampion and considers him oneof the Top 10 best Spartanwrestlers ever. Reinoso creditsPerez’ success to his tremendousamounts of discipline, hard work,and willingness to help his team-mates.
While Perez is a senior,Reinoso says they have a youngcrew of wrestlers, and he expectsthat next year will be an even bet-ter year.
LAZARO REINOSO, Monsignor Edward Pace High Schoolassistant Wrestling coach and an Olympic bronze medalist win-ner, guides two Spartan wrestlers during practice inside Pace’swrestling room.
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HML’s girl’s soccer team enterspost season play with 12-3-2 record
HML’S girls soccer team is pictured with gifts presented beforethe start of the final game of the season.
HML’s Lady Trojans defeatedMiami Edison 4-1 in the finalgame of the regular season. As theLady Trojans celebrated theirseven graduating seniors, a col-lective team effort solidified thewin after a slow start on January 7.
Chavelys Leyva and AspenArias each scored off of penaltyshots, while Noelys Martinez andSamantha Guiettrez finished theoffensive explosion in the secondhalf of play. The Trojans finishedthe regular season with a 12-3-2record.
The girls enter the post-seasonhaving won their last 5 gamesbuilding confidence and exempli-fying perseverance each step ofthe way. The District Tournamentwas held at HML on TuesdayJanuary 12 with two semi-finalgames.
The first was Miami Springsplaying Alonso and TracyMorning High School and thenHML playing against BarbaraGoleman. The two winners fromTuesday's games advanced to thedistrict championship that will beplayed also at HML on Thursday,January 14 at 7 p.m.
At the FIU Modesto MaidiqueCampus on December 1, the firstannual Hanukkah Study Breakwas held with help by a commit-tee led by Tamar Sharony, ShanaKantor, and Miami Lakes residentSharon Zajac.
The committee created the per-fect environment for studentswho needed a break from all thepreparation for finals week. Thespecial occasion featured typicalJewish foods such as a latka"bar," sufganiyot, a "Create YourOwn Smoothie" station, and brainfood such as graham crackers andfruit.
“We welcomed everyone tothis event which is meant to cele-brate the season and relax fromall the stress finals week brings,”said Zajac, a planner of the event,a member of Hillel, a Jewish stu-dent organization, at FIU. “TheHanukkah Study Break was sucha huge success! There was musicand mingling and the atmospherewas so wonderful.”
Hillel at FIU will be openingtheir office towards the end ofSpring Term next year in ParkingGarage 6, where the event washeld.
“We look forward to hostingthis event again next year andeven bringing out a free masseuseto provide massages for all stu-dents,” said Zajac. “Hillel has bigplans for its future, and we hopeeveryone can be a part of it andwatch it grow.”
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BGEC’s civic students host Councilmember Tony LamaBob Graham Education
Center's seventh grade CivicEngagement Academy students,led by teacher Ingy Cruz, werehonored by having Miami LakesCouncilmember Tony Lama visittheir class. The Law Society stu-dents invited Lama to discuss theirProject Citizen.
Lama gave the students insighton local government and howtown issues are addressed. Thestudents presented their ProjectCitizen public policy concernregarding children in athletic pro-grams dying of undetected heartdisease.
Students in the class werefriends and dance mates withBreanna Vergara, an 11-year-oldMiami Lakes Middle Schoolerwho died suddenly from Wolff-Parkinson White Syndrome. Herstory inspired them to choose thisissue as their topic.
Lama was informative andhelpful in giving advice and sug-gestions for their project. The stu-dents were thrilled to receive hisinput and knowledge and aremotivated to continue their workon this issue that hits so close tohome.
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Hialeah Miami Lakes SeniorHigh’s National Honor Societyvolunteered at the BreannaVergara 5K Walk/Color Runwhich took place on Sunday,December 13.
Having the most volunteers outof all schools and organizations,the Trojan Chapter of the NationalHonor Society took on differenttasks throughout the day. Many ofthe inducted members mentioned
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Hialeah Miami Lakes recognizedfor one of highest graduation rates
Miami-Dade County PublicSchools (M-DCPS) held a pressconference on Wednesday,January 6, to announce the releaseof the 2015 graduation rates anddiscuss how the District per-formed. Hialeah Miami Lakes(HML) had one of the highestgraduation rate increases in theDistrict and reached an all-timehigh of 84.9 percent for the 2014-2015 academic year, exceeding theDistrict (78.1) and State (77.8)average.
This 6.7 percentage pointincrease from last year’s rate of78.2 marks the highest graduationrate HML has achieved since theFlorida Department of Educationbegan tracking graduation statis-tics with modern methods. Since2008’s rate of 52.5, HML hasmade a remarkable 32.4 percent-age point increase.
Principal Eric Acosta said,“Achieving these results is noteasy. It requires perseverance,patience, and vision. The remark-able feat that has been accom-plished over the last seven yearswould not have been possiblewithout the unwavering dedicationand commitment of our outstand-ing teachers, counselors, supportstaff, and administrators. I havewitnessed the resolve of our facul-ty and staff, and I am extremelyproud of the work they have doneand continue to do on behalf of ourstudents.”
Over the last several years,HML has completely revamped
the curriculum of the school byadding innovative choice pro-grams such as Digital MediaTechnology, Entrepreneurship,Law Studies, and it’s Nationallyrecognized iPrep Academy.
“Creating a suite of courses thatcultivates the academic curiosityof students, undoubtedly creates aschool climate where teaching andlearning is the top priority,” saidAcosta.
Clearly, something is working.Not only has the graduation ratedramatically improved, studentattendance has also soared. Theschool had a 96.02 percent atten-
dance rate during the first quarterof this academic year, up almostthree percentage points from lastyear, according to Acosta. Thistrend is expected to continue withthe addition of the AP CapstoneProgram for the 2016-2017 aca-demic year.
For more information regardingthe programs available at Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior, visitwww.hmltrojans.org.
HML PRINCIPAL, Eric Acosta, is pictured at a MDCPS pressconference to discuss the 32.4 percent increase since 2008 ofgraduating students.
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Elevate Church6250 Miami Lakes Dr. EastTelephone: 305-823-3888
Sunday Worship.........9:30, 11 & 12:30Friday Youth Nights.....................7 PM
M.L. Congregational Church6701 Miami Lakeway South
Telephone: 305-822-4313Adult Sunday School...................9 AMChildren’s Sunday School.....10:30 AMWorship.................................10:30 AMSpecial Need Service...............4:00 PM
(Every fourth Sunday)
Sunrise Presbyterian Church18400 N.W. 68 Avenue
Telephone: 305-821-5841Worship.................................10:00 AM
(Children’s Church)Servicio en Espanol...............11:30 AM
The Church of the Epiphany15650 Miami Lakeway North
Telephone: 305-558-3961www.episcopalmiamilakes.com
Sunday Eucharist...................10:30 AMChildren’s Sunday School.....10:15 AMAdult Bible Study.......................11 AMMisa en Espanol......................9:00 AMEscuela Dominical................12:15 PM
The Church of Jesus Christof Latter-day Saints8201 N.W. 186 Street
Telephone: 305-829-0049Spanish service.............................9 AMEnglish service.......................12:30 PMTuesday (Spanish).........................7 PMWednesday (English)....................7 PM
Palm Vista Community ChurchMeeting at Miami Lakes Middle
6425 Miami Lakeway NorthTelephone: 305-822-6999
Worship Service.........................10 AM
Temple Tifereth Jacob5901 N.W. 151 Street
Telephone: 305-557-2651Call for Service Schedule
Iglesia Biblica CristianaEspañol Servicios
Telephone: 305-557-1959Sunday service........................4:00 PMWednesday Youth....................7:30 PM
6250 Miami Lakes Drive East
Iglesia El Nuevo Comienzo6701 Miami Lakeway South
Services in SpanishSunday service.......................12:30 PMThursday service.....................8:00 PM
St. Andrews Lutheran Church575 W. 68 Street
Telephone: 305-821-3622Sunday service (English)........9:00 AMSunday service (Spanish).....10:30 AMBible School...............................11 AM
Iglesia CristianaReformada Vida Nueve5941 N.W. 176 St., Bldg. #5
Telephone: 305-244-9425www.icrvidanueve.com
Hialeah Church of ChristTelephone 305-558-1060
(Temporary meeting location)Shula’s Hotel (Davis Cup Room)6842 Main Street, Miami Lakes
Sunday Bible Study.................9:30 AMSunday Worship Service.......10:30 AMSunday Evening Service..........6:00 PMWednesday Bible Study...........7:30 PM
Fulfilled Life ChurchTelephone 786-378-2356
Country Club Middle School18305 N.W. 75 Place
Sunday Service (Eng.)..10:30 AM
Faith Is The Victory FellowshipTelephone: 954-435-1313
www.faithisthevictoryfellowship.comSunday Service.....................10:30 AM
(Cobb Theaters – 6711 Main Street)Theatre 17
Our Lady of the LakesCatholic Church
15801 N.W. 67 AvenueTelephone: 305-558-2202
Sunday services in English9:30, 11 AM and 5:30 PMSunday services in Spanish8 AM, 12:45 PM and 7 PM
Saturday services 8:30 AM, 5 PMDaily services 7 and 8:30 AM
Confessions: Saturdays 3:30 PM
Mother of Our RedeemerCatholic Church
8445 N.W. 186 StreetTelephone: 305-829-6141
Daily services (Spanish) 8:30 AMSaturday (English) 5:30 PMSaturdays (Spanish) 7 PM
Sundays (English) 8 & 10:30 AMSundays (Spanish)
9 AM, 12:30 PM, 7 PM
North Palm Baptist Church7801 N.W. 178 Street
Telephone: 305-558-2032www.NorthpalmBaptist.org
Sunday Bible Study.................9:15 AMSunday Worship....................10:30 AMWednesday Service..................7:00 PM
M.L. United Methodist Church14800 N.W. 67 Avenue
Telephone: 305-821-7274www.miamilakesumc.net
Praise Band & Music.............9:40 AMTraditional Worship Service.10:00 AMAlive-Contemporary Service11:30 AM(Child care and children’s/youthSunday School during both services.)
New Testament Baptist ChurchThe Gathering Place
6601 N.W. 167 StreetTelephone: 305-558-4930
Sunday Service..........................11 AMBible Study ............................9:45 AMWednesday Bible Study...........7:00 PMWednesday Youth Group.........7:00 PM
Orthodox Cathedral ofChrist The Saviour16601 N.W. 77 Court
Telephone: 305-822-0437Home of The Orthodox Book Center
Sat. Vespers.................................6 PMSun. Matins............................8:40 AMSun. Liturgy...............................10 AM
Sunday School & Inquirer Classes
Palm Springs UnitedMethodist Church5700 W. 12 Avenue
Telephone: 305-821-3232Worship Service...................11:00 AM
The Redeemed ChristianChurch of God
Victory Parrish Worship Center16261 N.W. 57 Avenue
Telephone: 786-428-0078Sunday service....................10:00 AMTuesday & Thursday..............7:00 PMFriday service.......................11:00 PM
Voice for JesusCobb Miami Lakes Theatre #11
6711 Main Street305-818-0565
Sunday service......................10:00 AMYouth service.........................10:00 AMChildren services...................10:45 AM
(Nursery provided)
Miami Lakes AreaHouses of Worship
(Editor’s Note: All information provided by individual houses of worship.Confirm service times by telephone.
Magnet Schoolapplicationdeadline Jan. 15
Miami-Dade County PublicSchools continue its 2015-2016school year with well-rounded,academically rigorous programs.Among the many MDCPS offer-ings are the multitude of magnetschools within the district thatwill accept applications for theupcoming 2016-2017 school yearuntil January 15.
Fifty-three new choice/magnetprogram offerings were createdfor the 2015-2016 school year,bringing the total of choice pro-grams to over 500. This totalincludes 16 magnet programs at12 schools in the areas of Science,Mathematics, Multimedia Enter-tainment Technology, LegalStudies, and Visual Arts; 37 choiceprograms at 30 schools, whichinclude Advanced Placement(AP), Capstone Diploma (7),Cambridge (18), International (3),and Cybersecurity (1).
Parents can apply online or bymail at the school of their choice.For more information contact theschool or visit www.your-choicemiami.org/magnet-applica-tions/.
M.L. Middle’s FEA chapterhelps preschoolers in learning
FUTURE EDUCATORS OF AMERICA CLUB (FEA) at MiamiLakes Middle School, led by club sponsor, Melanie Gonzalez,had the opportunity to interact with young children at the Kid’sChoice Day Care center. The middle school students collaborat-ed with the preschool teachers to assist in fostering learning forthe children ages 3 to 5. Hands-on activities such as tissuepaper Christmas wreaths and paper plate snowmen were creat-ed and books were read aloud throughout the day. “"Providingthis opportunity for my middle school students to teach andinteract with this educational age group is very fulfilling. I alwayssaid I wanted to be the reason a student succeeds and by allow-ing my F.E.A. members to really see behind the scenes, I feel itmade a huge impact on them,” said Gonzalez.
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HML’s Model UN team looksahead to 2016 competitions
The Hialeah Miami Lakes HighSchool Model UN CompetitionTeam will look to continue its suc-cessful campaign in 2016. Theteam is currently working dili-gently on position papers for twoupcoming competitions.
HML will be one of the onlyschools in the area to attend theGatorMUN competition heldannually at the University ofFlorida from January 29 - 31.GatorMUN is one of the region’slargest and most competitive highschool Model United Nations con-ferences.
Delegates are challenged withdifficult and controversial topicswhere they must collaborate toproduce unique, innovative solu-tions to many of the issues thatplague our world today.
GatorMUN strives to hone eachdelegate’s public speaking, writ-ing, diplomacy, and problem-solv-ing skills while maintaining a cen-tral focus on education in interna-tional issues.
The theme of this year’s con-ference is “Growing People,Shrinking World.” This stemsfrom the idea that the world popu-lation is growing too quickly forthe Earth to sustain and thereforehas given rise to an array of issuesfrom resource conflicts to globalwarming.
The Team will then have aquick turn around where they willcompete in the Miami Model UNCompetition held at Miami DadeNorth. The Trojans will be lookingto defend their best delegationaward from last years competition.
National College Fair comes to HiltonHotel Miami Airport on February 21
Representatives from nearly200 colleges and universities willbe at the 2016 National CollegeFair in Miami, noon to 4 p.m.,Sunday, February 21, at theDoubleTree by Hilton HotelMiami Airport and ConventionCenter, 777 N.W. 72 Ave.
The free fair allows students,parents and other members of thepublic to meet with college repre-sentatives and get their questionsanswered. Free information ses-sions on financial aid, collegeplanning, admission, and testingrequirements will also be offered.
Select sessions will be present-ed in Spanish and Haitian-Creole.Counseling and computer centers
will allow students to accesscareer interest surveys and infor-mation about college preparation,admissions and scholarships.
Requesting information frommultiple colleges or universities atthe College Fair is easier for stu-dents again this year. By pre-regis-tering now, students can print abar-coded confirmation as an elec-tronic ID and will not have to fillout information cards. Studentsand their families may pre-registerat www.gotomyncf.com.
School Board Chair PerlaTabares Hantman is co-chair ofthe local committee of theNational College Fair.
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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.
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Beautiful one-story corner townhouse in LakeSandra. 2 bedrooms/2 baths completely updated.Hardwood floors, new kitchen and bathrooms.A/C is only 2 years old. Two master bedrooms,accordion shutters and lots of extras. Coveredpatio with brand new awning with direct view ofthe lake.
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