Miami Laker 2016 February 19

A LookInside:

n Councilmembers call forcomprehensive plan to relievetown’s traffic congestion..........3

n Our Lady of the Lakes makesfinal preparations for annualSpring Festival March 10-13....4

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

n Dade Christian annual Carni-val opens from February 18-21on the school grounds...............9

n Two Dade Christian soccerplayers sign university letters ofintent......................................12

n Jose Marti MAST Academynames science teacher Paul DeanTeacher of the Year..................15

n Pace senior Brian Rodriguezreceives Youth Advocacyhonor from National PTA..17

n Community Calendar, 9,School, sports and church news,12-17, Classified ads.........17-19

Vol. 42 No 4 305-817-4078 MIAMI LAKES, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 19, 2016

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M-D Police named ML’sAnthony Baez Officer ofthe Month..........See Page 7

FOR THE FIRST TIME IN SCHOOL HISTORY, Mater AcademyHigh’s girl’s basketball team won the District Championship bydefeating their arch rivals, Doral’s Ronald Reagan High, in aback and forth game that saw the Lady Lions come out on top.Mater Academy advanced to the regional quarterfinal, wherethey lost to Broward’s Nova.

Mater Academy’s girls teamwins district basketball title

THE MIAMI LAKER reporter R. A. Romero experienced a tandem freefall parachute jump with theU.S. Army Golden Knights during the team’s winter practice at Homestead Air Base.

(See story and photo on Page 5.)

Charter Revision Commission proposes changesBy David L. SnellingThe Miami Laker staffThe Miami Lakes Charter

Revision Commission is seekingto shake up the town’s governmentin an effort to root out corruptionand politics, conceivably in lightof a political scandal that rockedthe town in 2013, when the mayorwas arrested for allegedly accept-ing bribes and kick backs.

The group hashed out a rash ofproposed charter amendments tostop corruption and nepotism, andbring back equal representation fortown constituents, as the vastmajority of residents and councilmembers live on the west-side.

However, the commission’schief proposal to allow councilmembers to choose a mayor, fol-lowing an election, to serve for amaximum of two years instead ofresidents electing their public offi-cial to a four-year term, didn’t sitwell with most people.

They include Mayor MichaelPizzi, his political foe formerMayor Wayne Slaton and theirerstwhile colleague Nancy Simon,three of the founding councilmembers who were often at oddswith each other but agreed on

keeping the mayoral format underthe original town charter.

The Miami Lakes Town Coun-cil may stymie the Commission’sefforts to change the way thebureaucracy is run since the elect-ed officials decide which proposedcharter amendments make it on theballot.

Councilmembers Manny Cidand Ceasar Mestre and Slaton,who are running for mayor inNovember, embrace the currentstructure of the city’s government,which means residents may not geta chance to vote on the suggestedmayoral change.

Pizzi has yet to decide if he’srunning for reelection but, likemany residents, has voiced hisopposition over residents not beingallowed to exercise their right tovote for a mayor.

“I am against it,” he said at theCharter Revision Commission’sFebruary 8 meeting. “We don’tthink this is something right forMiami Lakes at this point.”

Underscoring the solidarity cre-ated by the proposed charterchange, Pizzi told the committeethey were able to do somethingthat no one has ever done before.

“The Commission managed toachieve something so monumentalthat no one could’ve contemplatedit, and that is to get myself, Slatonand Simon to 100 percent agree ona particular issue.”

Former Mayor Slaton said, “Tono longer have the residents electthe mayor is similar to a corporateboard of directors who decide whotheir chairman should be, and theydo it behind closed doors. “I wouldsuggest that we keep the electionof the mayor above ground andwithin the Sunshine [Law].”

Simon said the will of the vot-ers should decide who representstheir government, which is anantithesis of dictatorship in somecountries, despite who gets electedto political office.

“I didn’t like the last eight years

of the presidency, and here we allare eight years later,” she said “Itis incumbent that we respect theauthority of the people.”

Other residents chimed in say-ing the proposed amendmentwipes out democracy for theirright to choose a public official torepresent Miami Lakes.

Wendy Armesto said it’s unfairfor residents to be deprived of theirprivilege on election day. “It’s liketaking the rights away for votingfor the president of the UnitedStates,” she said.

Miriam Duman echoed similarsentiments. “I would like to votefor my mayor the same as I votefor the president of the UnitedStates,” she said.

Some residents said the pro-posed mayoral change is an attack

on Pizzi, a polarizing political fig-ure who was busted in an FBI cor-ruption sting, and limiting themayor’s duties.

“I think we are taking awaysome of the mayor’s power,” saidCommission member GeorgeLopez, who voted against thechange.

But committee member ClaudiaLuces said otherwise.

“The mayor is still one vote onthe entire council, he is there forceremonial purposes, like ribboncutting and presentations, and giv-ing the state of the town address,”she said. “We are not removing hisduties, he’s the face of the townand everyone has the right to electtheir council members.”

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Return to district seats, vicemayor election on charter agenda

The Commission also suggest-ed bringing back the four residen-tial seats to give constituents equalrepresentation on the TownCouncil.

In 2012, residents approved areferendum in favor of all at-largeseats, but six among the sevencouncil members live west of thePalmetto Expressway, as well asmost of the town’s population,possibly leaving east-side resi-dents disenfranchised.

Commision member JoshuaDieguez said the devoid of resi-dential districts is leading someresidents to feel isolated fromareas with heavy representation,especially on election day.

During the 2013 special elec-tion, he said two candidates livingon the west side out performed theeast side candidates at the polls.

“Since the change was made, itwasn’t working,” Dieguez said.“Regional districts would workbetter to achieve geographic pari-ty.”

The rotation of the vice mayorwas also on the commission’sagenda. Each year, the TownCouncil nominates a vice mayorto perform mayoral duties in hisabsence, including running coun-cil meetings.

But the commission noted thehistory of selecting a vice mayor

who served multiple terms with-out giving other council membersa chance to serve as the town’ssecond-ranking official.

The Commission approvedMirtha Mendez’s proposal inwhich the council picks a vicemayor to serve only once duringhis four-year term to shun nepo-tism among lawmakers.

Commission chairman DavidBennett’s effort to bring back arun-off election is going beforecouncil members for ballot con-sideration as well.

Under the existing town char-ter, a run-off election is requiredonly following a tie vote.

According to Deputy TownClerk Carmen Stewart, the pro-posed charter amendments mustbe approved by March 31 with120 days from the date lawmakersgive their nod to be placed on theballot.

The town can chose a mail-inballot election or the county-wideprimary in August. Stewart saidMiami-Dade doesn’t allow mail-in ballots after May.

The Charter Revision Commis-sion meets again on Monday,February 22, at 6 p.m. in theCouncil chambers at Miami LakesTown Hall. The meeting is open tothe publilc and is also streamedlive on the town’s website,www.miamilakes-fl.gov.

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Councilmembers call for comprehensiveplan to relieve town’s traffic congestion

By David L. SnellingThe Miami Laker staffMiami Lakes has called for a

comprehensive plan to resolve thelong-running traffic congestionthroughout the Town, whichincludes designating someone toattend traffic meetings of the twoagencies working on solutions.

Town officials also want tomake sure that a neighboring city,where a developer has plans forresidential and possible commer-cial development, doesn’t proposean I-75 interchange at N.W. 170and 154 streets despite an inter-local agreement not to do so.

In what has been a pet peeve forresidents, the Town is seekingmajor traffic relief, especially withthe addition of a new mega malloutside the town’s boundaries, 509housing units along Miami LakesDrive and N.W. 87 Avenue andLennar Corporation’s plans for484 homes west of I-75 inHialeah.

Councilmember Tony Lama,who is spearheading the town’straffic initiative along withCouncilmember Nelson Rodri-guez, said with no concrete plan insight, the traffic would come to acomplete standstill for hours.

“I want to make traffic our pri-ority for the next 11 months,”Lama said at the February 2 regu-lar meeting.

Lama’s colleagues approved hisproposals as the initial steps. Theyinclude Town staff collecting allthe county’s and state’s plans fortraffic relief for the PalmettoExpressway at N.W. 67 Avenueand at Miami Lakes Drive to bediscussed at a workshop or townhall meeting; request that MDXand FDOT prioritize a solution forthe west side of town, possibly aramp for N.W. 87 Avenue andState Road 924; and the TownManager designating someone tobe the “point person” to attend theagencies’ meetings that focus ongridlock throughout the northwestMiami-Dade area.

“Not only would we have a seatat the table, but we would be veryactive in the conversations that arepart of trying to find a solution,”

Lama said.Miami-Dade County Commis-

sion Vice Chair Esteban Bovo Jr.told council members the county,including its Metropolitan Plan-ning Organization, is aware of thetraffic woes and hopes their sug-gestions contrive a concrete solution.

Bovo quelled rumors ofHialeah opening up N.W. 170 and154 streets to alleviate traffic withthe new Mega Mall. “I have notseen any plans to entertain open-ing them up because of the MegaMall,” he said.

Bovo said the traffic nightmarestems from poorly planned neigh-borhoods by Miami-Dade County.

“We are concerned about thetransit in Northwest Miami-Dade,and it’s a challenge to figure outthe best way to move people.”

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Our Lady of the Lakes CatholicChurch will be hosting its 42ndannual Spring Festival on theschool's grounds at N.W. 67Avenue and Miami Lakeway Northon the weekend of March 10-13.

There will be something foreveryone in the family includingplaying games, visiting local busi-ness exhibits and stopping for din-ner. The food court features anarray of the best international food

booths found at any carnivalincluding Latin, Cuban, Mexican,Italian, Jamaican, Colombian,Filipino, BBQ, American, SpanishTapas and more.

More than 20 popular carnivalrides and attractions will thrillpeople of all ages, including tod-dlers in the special kiddy ride sec-tion. Visitors can see Miami Lakesfrom the top of the Giant FerrisWheel, listen to loud music at high

speeds on the Orbiter, and experi-ence the thrill on the Kamikaze.Young people can scramblethrough fun houses, climb aboarda pirate ship and play some carni-val games.

The main stage is full of differ-ent live shows and performancesthroughout the weekend. Musicwill fill the nights with live bandsand DJs. Sunday afternoon is fam-ily day; a children’s talent showand performances from dance stu-dios in the area take place.

It takes more than 30 volunteersabout four months to organize theweekend event and more than 300people to make it run smoothly.Persons interested in volunteeringmay contact Luz Quintero [email protected].

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Phillip Ortiz, P.A. opens newlaw firm office in M. Lakes

The law firm of Phillip Ortiz,P.A. has opened two new offices,one of which is located in MiamiLakes at 6625 Miami Lakes Drive,Suite 224. The firm also launchedits new website to broaden itsreach and accessibility to clientsacross South Florida.

Phillip Ortiz, P.A. representsindividuals as well as small andmedium-sized businesses in awide range of legal matters focus-ing, but not limited, to the area ofreal estate law. The firm handlesall aspects of civil litigation with aprimary focus on real estate, com-mercial, and consumer finance lit-igation.

Ortiz has also been involved innumerous criminal jury trials,involving misdemeanors, felonies,and punishable by life felonies.Upon graduating law school, Ortizjoined a Martindale-Hubbell AVRated law firm. He decided to uti-lize the experience and knowledgegained to establish his own firmand provide his clients with thesame exceptional results in a bou-tique client-focused setting. He iscommitted to serving clients’ legalneeds by providing the highestlevel of legal services.

The firm is growing quicklyand expanding into title servicesfor clients. Phillip Ortiz, P.A. wasrecently conditionally approved

by Attorney’s Title Fund Services,LLC as a title agent.

The new mobile friendly web-site allows the firm to help serveclients with access to informationabout the firm, blogs withresources and information, andother ways to easily approach andcontact for legal help. The websiteis www.philliportizlaw.com.

Ortiz said “We want to makesure our clients know they are val-ued and we are approachable andaccessible. The site will be grow-ing with us and making as manyaspects of client servicing avail-able via our website.”

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Miami Lakes Cultural AffairsCommittee will be celebratingBlack History Month with theFlorida Memorial UniversityGospel Choir on Saturday,February 27, beginning at 8 p.m.at Miami Lakes MethodistChurch, 14800 N.W. 67 Avenue.

Florida Memorial’s history andtraditions reach back to 1879;

their accomplishments have madethem the only historically blackuniversity in southern Florida.

The Gospel Choir is led byMelvin White who also serves asthe interim chairperson for theVisual and Performing Arts anddirector of Vocal Studies and theAmbassador Choral for theUniversity.

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Water By The Spoonful, apulitzer-prize winning play byQuiara Alegria Hudes, will contin-ue on stage at Miami Lakes’ localtheatre at 6766 Main Street, TheMain Street Playhouse, from nowthrough February 28, Fridays andSaturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundaysat 2 p.m. followed by talkback dis-cussions with guest speakers.

The play, directed by RobertCoppel and produced by DennisLyzniak, delves into the strugglesand ironies in addiction, loss andhope, and how the threads con-

necting us with others may just beenough to hold us upright. Thestories of eight characters weavetogether to expose the true-to-lifecircumstances of drug addictionand the repercussions felt amongall.

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‘Lifetime thrill” during tandemjump with the Golden Knights

By R.A. RomeroThe Miami Laker staffOn a beautiful cloudless day in

Homestead, when most peoplewould be enjoying bike-riding orvisiting the beach, I was mentallypreparing myself to jump out of aplane. What some consider thethrill of a lifetime and otherswould say is the paragon of fearwas actually a proportionate mix-ture of both.

The opportunity to jump withthe U.S. Army’s parachute team,the Golden Knights, was one Icouldn’t pass up. During theteam’s winter practices atHomestead Air Base, media repre-sentatives, members of other U.S.military organizations, teachersand civic leaders, are invited toexperience Tandem Jumps.

I figured if I was going to jumpout of a plane, I wanted to makesure the person strapped to me wasthe best of the best. Within 45minutes of shaking hands with thepersonable Jimmy H., myassigned Tandem Instructor, hevery quickly transformed fromnew acquaintance to the man whoheld my life in his hands. I alsohad the pleasure of being pairedwith Richie S., a talented videog-rapher, to capture my inevitableembarrassment on film for me torelive for years to come.

The act of falling is strange.Most people, myself included,have only experienced sensationsof falling from a roller coaster.Skydiving is not even remotelysimilar to the visceral feeling ofyour stomach trying to crawl deep-er into your diaphragm, theuncomfortable fear that accompa-nies the drops at UniversalStudios. Falling from over 13,000feet at 120 miles an hour is, forobvious reasons, unlike anything

else I have experienced. I felt likeI was floating.

However, two things did sur-prise me. I was not expecting thedive to be something akin topeaceful, nor did I consider thatjumping into the sky (and moreimportantly, landing) is an incred-ible skill.

In the moments leading up todiving headlong into “blue skies”as the Golden Knights say, despitemy jitters, I was constantly reas-sured not only verbally but in wit-nessing the precision and immenseforethought that goes into everysingle jump. Jimmy, a formerMilitary Police Officer, andRichie, a former Marine, were pro-fessionals. I felt safe.

Jimmy’s watch glistened in thesunlight and I made out the num-ber: 4.6 altimeters.

“We’re not even halfwaythere,” said Richie, with twothumbs up and the videocameramounted on his helmet. I couldbarely hear him over the engineand the roar of the wind parting asthe plane, a Viking Twin Otter, cutthrough the sky. We left the din ofexcitement in our wake. We rosehigher until finally the time cameto jump. The fall isn’t scary, it’sthe countdown right before and thefeeling of your feet leaving the air-craft. Everything after that feelslike unimaginable freedom.

We fell while showcasing thegold and black colors of theGolden Knights, the gold whichrepresents the team’s reputation ofbringing home gold medals fromcompetitions, and the “knights”alluding that the team has con-quered the skies. The team earnedthe title of the Army’s GoodwillAmbassadors to the world byproving their excellence andinforming the public of the “call to

duty” through shows. The Golden Knights are a part

of the Army Marketing andResearch Group which, apart fromparticipating in marketing andmedia outreach at events like airshows and festivals, are activeduty that provide military supportthrough the Strategic OutreachProgram. Additionally the GoldenKnights evaluate new parachutingequipment and techniques forimproved operation and safety.

The next scheduled Floridaevent is taking place in Lakelandon April 4 - 6 for Acrofest 2016.

For more information on theGolden Knights, visit www.army-goldenknights.com.

R.A. ROMERO and herTandem Jump instructorJimmy H. of the Golden Knights.

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Congressional committee investigatesUSPS refusal for Town’s ZIP Code

By David L. SnellingThe Miami Laker staffThe U.S. House of Represen-

tatives’ Committee on Oversightand Government Reform haslaunched an investigation into theUnited States Postal Service’srefusal to grant Miami Lakes itsown zip code, a major turningpoint in the Town’s decade-longcampaign to break ties with thePostmaster of the City of Hialeah.

Miami Lakes has been fightingfor years to land an independentzip code to help lower car insur-ance rates and homeowners’ insur-ance premiums, among other cost-saving issues, but has been dealt ablow each time Town officialsrequested a postal geographic areachange.

So, Miami Lakes turned to law-makers in Washington, D.C. whosubsequently took action, and thetown could be on the brink offinally getting some results.

According to a letter byCommittee Chairman JasonChaffetz (R-Utah) to PostmasterGeneral Megan J. Brennan, whichwas dated February 10, 2016, hehas requested the USPS turn overall documents the Town filedunder the Freedom of InformationAct (FOIA) to request the resultsof any studies and other paperwork by the South Florida DistrictOffice for the reasons the Townwas denied a zip code boundaryreview.

Chaffetz said the DistrictOffice’s determination that assign-ment of an independent zip code

was not economically feasible, butit was unclear whether the USPSconducted a search for responsiverecords and made a “page bypage” determination of whether torelease such records.

“Under FOIA, a respondingagency shall make reasonableefforts to search for records,”Chaffetz said in the missive. “Andeven if some information con-tained within a record is exempt,any reasonable segregable portionof a record shall be provided.”

Chaffetz said his committee hasjurisdiction over FOIA, and ensur-ing compliance with its require-ments is a long standing priorityfor the Committee. He asked thedocuments be delivered to hisoffice by February 24, 2016.

The Committee on Oversightand Government Reform’s probegives new life in the town’s questfor a zip code.

Following incorporation in2000, Miami Lakes has been seek-ing its own zip code boundary butwas repeatedly turned down.

Councilmember Manny Ciddecided to revive the issue after hewas first elected in 2012, andspearheaded a referendum inwhich residents approved a strawballot to allow Miami Lakes toresume perusing a zip code.

The town contacted U.S.Senator Marco Rubio (R-Florida)and Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Miami) about the issuewho each wrote Brennan andasked her office to come to a deci-sion on the town’s appeal for a zip

code.Last year, Rubio requested a

follow up on the FOIA requestmade by the town seeking infor-mation on its prior request for azip code boundary change. Thethree zip codes town residents andbusiness owners use are registeredwith the Hialeah Postmaster.

Cid said the Committee’s inves-tigation is a glimmer of hope forMiami Lakes and that Rubio andDiaz-Balart made it all possible.

“My colleagues and I, alongwith Congressman Diaz-Balart,Senator Rubio and ChairmanChaffetz will continue to fight foran independent Miami Lakes zipcode,” said Cid. “TheCommittee’s mission is to ensureeffectiveness, and accountabilityof the federal government and allits agencies. We provide a checkand balance on the role and powerof Washington, and a voice to thepeople it serves.”

Miami Lakes’ Veteran’sCommittee will host the annualFlag Retirement Ceremony at 9a.m. on Saturday, February 20, atthe site of the Veteran’s Memorialin front of Town Hall, 6601 MainStreet.

For more information on theVeteran’s Committee, visitwww.miamilakes-fl.gov/vc.

Flag Retirementceremony set forFebruary 20

Shaun the Sheep at Movies atthe Park February 19; Townhonors Palmetto Gen. Hospital

Miami Lakes Youth ActivitiesTask Force’s Movies at the ParkSeries continues on Friday,February 19, with “Shaun theSheep,” a warm, funny, and bril-liantly animated movie perfect forthe whole family.

The free movie event will beginat 7:30 p.m. at Miami Lakes ParkWest, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue, andis presented by Palmetto GeneralHospital.

Attendees are encouraged tobring blankets and picnic basketsfor a movie evening under thestars.

The remaining dates in theSeries include:

Friday, March 4 – “Cinderella”(2015 version), and

Friday, March 18 – “ET”.At the February 5 movie event,

Miami Lakes and the YouthActivities Task Force honoredPalmetto General Hospital for itsgenerous donation to support themovie series and for the recentofficial grand opening of the hos-pital’s new Neuro Critical CareUnit.

“We acknowledge and applaudthis department for its outstandingwork in providing services towomen and children as well as itssupport and dedication to ourcommunity,” said Mayor MichaelPizzi.

PALMETTO GENERAL HOSPITAL was recognized for its sup-port of Miami Lakes Movies at the Park Series on February 5.Representing the hospital were RNs Michelle Catoni andJessica Diaz who were joined by Councilmember Manny Cidand Mayor Michael Pizzi.

Volunteer professional artistsneeded to serve on town’spublic art advisory committee

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 PubicPlaces Call to Artist process.

The time commitment is esti-mated to be a few hours per monthin the evenings beginning inMarch 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 Monday, March 7.

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Economic Development Committee MeetingTuesday, February 16, 5:30 PMMiami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.

Veterans Committee MeetingThursday, February 18, 6:00 PMMiami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.

Neighborhood Improvement Committee MeetingThursday, February 18, 7:00 PMMiami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.

Charter Review Commission MeetingMonday, February 22, 6:00 PMMiami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.

Public Safety Committee MeetingTuesday, February 23, 6:30 PMMiami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.

Town Council Regular MeetingTuesday, March 1, 6:30 PMMiami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.

Youth Activities Task Force MeetingWednesday, March 2, 7:00 PMMiami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.

Cultural Affairs Committee MeetingThursday, March 3, 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 February 12, 2016at 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 POLICE OFFICER Anthony Baez (center, holding plaque and certificate) was hon-ored as Miami-Dade County Police Department’s Officer of the Month for December 2015. He wasjoined by fellow Miami Lakes officers (from left) Robin Amador, Luis Torres, Kenny Torres, JuanRodriguez, Steven Hackett, Lieutenant Tiffrany S. Wesley, Sergeant George Soto, Richard Baez,Nestor Montesino, Major George A. Perez and Carlos Ortiz.

M-D Police honor M. Lakes’Anthony Baez as Officer ofthe Month for December 2015

Miami Lakes Police OfficerAnthony Baez was recognized bythe Miami-Dade County PoliceDepartment as the DistinguishedOfficer of the Month forDecember 2015.

This isn’t the first honorreceived by Baez as he was alsoawarded Officer of the Quarter bythe Town for his bravery and ded-ication to duty at the OctoberTown Council meeting.

On September 1, 2015, MiamiLakes officers were dispatched toa shooting involving employees at

Business Park West, and the sus-pect had fled the area. Baezresponded and began pursuit. Thesuspect observed Baez’s markedvehicle behind him, but refused tostop. Shortly thereafter, the sus-pect abandoned his vehicle andfled on foot. He was subsequentlyapprehended by Baez.

Miami Lakes and its PublicSafety Committee are honored torecognize Baez for his heroism,valor and dedication to the com-munity.

Two Town committees jointo host Health & Fitness Fair

Miami Lakes Elderly AffairsCommittee and the YouthActivities Task Force are onceagain jointly hosting the 2ndannual Family Health and FitnessFair on Saturday, March 19, at theMary Collins Community Center,15151 N.W. 82 Avenue.

The inaugural event last yeardrew more than 500 people fromMiami Lakes and surroundingareas to visit with more than 60local businesses and learn abouthealth, wellness and fitness.

This year, the annual Bike andSafety Rodeo will be merged withthe Fitness Fair and include aCommunity Bike Ride beginningat 9 a.m. to showcase the newgreenway and trail placed alongN.W. 170 Street as part of theTown’s Greenways and TrailsMaster Plan. Once completed, themore than 18 miles of improvedsidewalks, bikeways and intersec-tions will encourage bicycle travel

as a more viable option for trans-portation needs, plus adding recre-ational and health benefits for thecommunity.

The committees will have somebikes available to rent, but theyencourage attendees to ride theirown bikes if available. Andy’sPolice Supply will also be rafflingoff bikes.

All health, wellness and fit-ness-related businesses and organ-izations are invited to participateby providing educational informa-tion on health, wellness and fit-ness opportunities in MiamiLakes. Those businesses interest-ed in participating are asked toregister by Monday, February 29.

To download the vendor regis-tration form, visit www.miami-lakes-fl.gov/fitfair, or contactClarisell De Cardenas at [email protected], or 305-364-6100.

Town of Miami Lakes, in part-nership with PEAR and theYMCA, will be offering SpringBreak Camps beginning the weekof March 21.

The camps will run Monday toFriday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., for chil-dren between the ages of 5 and 15years old. Both organizations alsooffer after school care from 2 to 6p.m. during the school year withtransportation available.

Spring Break Camp withPEAR will take place the newYouth Center at Miami Lakes EastPark, 6075 Miami Lakes DriveEast, while the YMCA will hostits camp at the Roberto AlonsoCommunity Center, 16500 N.W.87 Avenue.

The PEAR Camp has a theme

of “Goin’ Green” and will explorethe importance of preserving andprotecting the environment andincludes a trip to Jungle Island.The weekly fee is $125 with a 10percent discount for siblings.

The YMCA Camp will featurefree swimming lessons for allcampers. Parents are advised topack a lunch, snack, a pair of com-fortable sneakers, water bottle,swim suit, sandals, sunblock and achange of clothes. The weekly feeis $100.

For information on the PEARCamp, visit www.pearprograms.com, or email [email protected].

For information on the YMCACamp, call 305-357-4000.

YMCA, PEAR host SpringBreak Camps March 21-25for kids 5 to 15 years old


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Engaging the Five Generations inYour Workplace

Today’s workforce is the first in his-tory to include workers from five dif-ferent generations. While this addswelcome diversity, it also poses somesignificant challenges for keepingworkers engaged and on board.

A recent Ernst & Young survey showsthat 75 percent of managers find itchallenging to manage intergenera-tional teams and 77 percent reportedthat the different work expectations ofeach generation is a key challenge.

Consider the general mindset of eachgroup toward office meetings as anillustration of this challenge:

• Traditionalists (born prior to 1946)will typically arrive early and expect apaper agenda.

• Baby Boomers (born between 1946and 1964) will expect a PowerPointpresentation and are willing to put inany extra hours required if the meetingruns long.

• Gen X (born between 1965 and1976) employees will prefer to watchvideo and expect the meeting to end by5 p.m. to honor work-life balanceboundaries.

• Millennials (born between 1977 and1997) will want the meeting to have astrong purpose, and will use collabora-tive digital tools to share meetinginformation and expect others to do thesame.

• Generation Z (born after 1997)employees will want to call in from aremote location, no matter what thetime, because they view the workplaceas an anytime-anywhere proposition.

It’s About MotivationHow can employers keep all seg-

ments of this diverse workforceengaged? A Harvard Business Reviewarticle explains that it is not a matter oftrying to get everyone to work in thesame way, but about leveraging eachgroup’s strengths and understandingwhat motivates team members themost.

The author suggests that managersshouldn’t assume they already know

how to motivate employees who areolder or younger. Instead, it’s impor-tant to have individual conversationswith workers to determine what theywant out of their own professionallives.

Millennial workers, in particular, typ-ically need to feel their input has valueand some have very ambitious goals. AWall Street Journal guide to managingacross generations suggests givingthese individuals special assignmentsthat are outside of their job descrip-tions, such as placing them on a taskforce that’s working to solve a businessor workplace problem.

Different Generations, Similar Expectations

While each workforce generation hascome from a different era, a report bythe University of North CarolinaKenan-Flagler Business SchoolsExecutive Development Program sug-gests that in the workplace, the differ-ent generations may have more in com-mon than employers realize, fromwanting the business as a whole to suc-ceed to wanting success in their indi-vidual careers.

Interestingly, workers from all fivegenerations agree on the characteristicsof an ideal business leader:

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M.L. Councilmembers visitFlorida Legislative Session

MIAMI LAKES COUNCILMEMBERS Nelson Rodriguez andCeasar Mestre, Vice Mayor Tim Daubert and CouncilmemberManny Cid paid a visit to the State Capitol during the 2016Florida Legislative Session to lobby $3.1 million in state fundingfor town-wide projects. State Representatives Manny Diaz Jr.and Jose Oliva and Senator Rene Garcia, whose districtsinclude Miami Lakes, are securing dollars for infrastructure andwater projects needed for Phase II of the town’s CanalStabilization project, Lake Sarah drainage improvement projectand the west drainage in the southwestern portion of the Town.The projects are essential to the Town to repair severe erosionin the canal banks, repair and prevent property damage due toheavy flooding, and increase water quality. The projects areconsidered so vital that the Town is providing matching funds ofup to $700,000. Last year, the town received $300,000 fordrainage improvements in the state’s 2015-2016 fiscal budget.

Zonta Club opensreservations forBlack/White Gala

The members of the ZontaClub of Miami Lakes are busyplanning the finishing touches ontheir signature annual fundraiser,Black & White Wine Gala, whichwill take place at Shula’s Hotel inMiami Lakes on Saturday, April16 at 7 p.m.

The Zonta Club of MiamiLakes Foundation, Inc. will pro-vide proceeds from the event tobenefit Casa Valentina, LotusHouse, The Women’s Breast &Heart Initiative, and ZontaInternational.

The Black & White Wine GalaEvent includes dinner, stone crabappetizer, dancing, a Sommelierwine pairing presentation and anopportunity to bid on fabulousauction items, all while helping toadvance the well-being of womenlocally and globally. The eventalso includes an opportunity toparticipate in a raffle with cashprizes of $500 and $1,000.

Businesses, large and small,are invited to sponsor the eventstarting at $100, and tickets toattend the event are $100 per per-son. Tickets and sponsorships canbe purchased online at www.zon-tamiamilakes.org, or by contact-ing the event coordinators, PeggyHicks at 305-345-5621 orJacqueline House at 239-839-7110.


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Town of Miami LakesEconomic Devel. Com. February 16 5:30 pm M.L. Govt. CenterPlanning & Zoning Bd. February 16 6:00 pm M.L. Govt. CenterVeterans Committee February 18 6:00 pm M.L. Govt. CenterNeighborhood Improvement Committee

February 18 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. CenterCharter Revision Com. February 22 6:00 pm M.L. Govt. CenterPublic Safety Committee February 23 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. CenterTown Council Meeting March 1 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. CenterYouth Activities T. F. March 2 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. CenterCultural Affairs Com. March 3 7:00 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 OrganizationsLake Glen Ellen February 16 7:30 pm MCCCLake Katharine Villas February 16 7:30 pm MCCCRoyal Oaks February 17 7:30 pm MCCCSerenity Point February 17 7:00 pm MCCCGramercy Park February 18 7:00 pm MCCCRegatta Pointe February 18 7:00 pm MCCCLake Elizabeth February 22 7:00 pm MCCCLake Martha February 23 6:30 pm MCCCLoch Lomond West February 23 7:30 pm MCCCVilla Vizcaya February 24 7:30 pm MCCC

Miami Lakes Clubs, Professional & Volunteer GroupsM.L. Garden Club February 22 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 Februaryand early March:

Dade Christian Carnival runs Feb. 18-21

CARNIVAL RIDES, food, games and fun for the whole familywill be on hand during Dade Christian School’s annual Carnivalon the school grounds February 18-21.

Dade Christian School, 6601N.W. 167 Street, is holding itsannual carnival from Thursday,February 18 to Sunday, February21. Food, rides, and games will beavailable to enjoy. The carnival,which takes place on schoolgrounds, is selling pre-sale ticketsuntil February 17 at $45 for one4-day ride wristband and $15 perticket book that includes 25 tickets.

Prices increase when pur-chased at the gate. Tickets can bepurchased online at www.dadechristian.org. All tickets pur-chased online will be availablefor pickup only at the carnivalWill Call area and require a print-ed Paypal receipt to pick up.

The carnival will be open onFebruary 18 from 5 to 10 p.m.,February 19 from 5 to 11 p.m.,February 20 from noon to mid-night, and February 21 from 1 to10 p.m. For more informationvisit www.dadechristian.org orcall 305-827-8780.

Lakes voters to have final sayon taking back tax districts

Last month, the Miami-DadeCounty Commission, on a 11-0vote, gave its final nod for an ordi-nance to turn over the special tax-ing districts to local municipali-ties, which would be placed on areferendum in August to deter-mine if residents approve of theircities operating the mechanism toimprove services not otherwiseequitably rendered to certainareas.

For Miami Lakes, if residentsapprove the ballot item, the Townwould take over the special taxingdistricts for street lighting andguard gates that the county hasprovided for more than 30 years.

The Town would also take overthe mechanism for maintainingthe canals in the areas of LakePatricia and Lake Hilda if resi-dents approve a separate ballotitem to create a new special taxingdistrict for water improvements.

The ordinance to turn over thespecial taxing districts to localcities was sponsored by Commis-sioner Esteban Bovo Jr., and co-sponsored by CommissionersSally Heyman and Juan Zapata

According to the county, resi-dents must approve the referen-dum for a charter change for theturnover to be official.

If so, the Town would close theexisting special taxing districts bysettling any debts with the countyand opening up new special taxingdistricts within Miami Lakes.

The same tax amount Miami-Dade charged to residents to oper-ate the districts should apply to thenew ones, according to countyofficials.

(Editor’s note: The version ofthis article which appeared in theFebruary 5 issue contained sever-al errors. The version above clar-ifies the county’s actions.)


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By David L. SnellingThe Miami Laker staffDade Christian senior soccer

player Abigail Clanton is takingher talents to the University ofWest Alabama, while boy’s soccerplayer Ivan Arenas is staying closeto home to attend BarryUniversity.

The two Crusaders signed theirLetters of Intent two weeks ago atthe school, where they were sur-rounded by their family, friends,teammates and coaches.

Though both the boy’s andgirl’s soccer teams will not playthis season because they don’thave enough players, a host of col-

leges recruited Clanton andArenas based on their performanc-es during their junior and sopho-more seasons.

Clanton, who finished with 23goals and 13 assists her junioryear, said she chose the Universityof West Alabama because they mether academic and athletic needs.

“I love Alabama in general andvisiting the college there was awe-some,” she said. “I love the coun-tryside, where everyone is so wel-coming. The coaches treated mewell, they made me feel like I wasalready part of the team.”

As a kid, Clanton said shestayed busy by playing soccer andpracticing karate and gymnastics.She developed a passion for soccerand followed her heart, which ledher to being named to The MiamiHerald All-Dade Team.

Arenas, who has a 3.6 GPA,said he chose to attend BarryUniversity to join its elite soccerteam.

During his visit, the coachesand his future teammates madehim feel like part of the team whenhe practiced with the group. “Theexperience and campus was nice,”he said.

Arenas recorded 25 goals andseven assists during his junior sea-son; some of those goals werescored on Barry University’s field,where the Crusaders played someof their games.

“I played there twice and theatmosphere was nice,” he said. “Ican’t wait to play there again.”

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BARBARA GOLEMAN’S baseball team won the Police AthleticLeague-Miami Beach Tournament with a 15-0 shut out victoryover Mourning High School last week and a 4-0 start to the sea-son. Last year, the team finished the regular season 19-2,including winning the Hall of Fame Classic Tournament by beat-ing then No.3 state ranked Stoneman Douglas and powerhouseColorado’s Fairview High School. But the Gators lost in the firstround of the regional playoffs for the second consecutive year.

Mater Academy basketball teamdefeats Goleman in Regional game

There will be no postseasonrematch between district foesMater Academy and BarbaraGoleman High boy’s basketballteam, as Mater beat the Gators,75-38, in the 4-7A regional quar-terfinal, while the Lions defeatedSoutheastern Nova, 64-31, toadvance to play the Mustangs inthe regional semifinal this week.

Mater clobbered the Gators,59-23, to win the district champi-onship and Goleman was seeking

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The Miami-Dade School Boardapproved three items proposed byBoard Chair Perla TabaresHantman at the February 3 regularmonthly meeting including resolu-tions proclaiming March 2016 asFlorida Bike Month, April 22,2016 as Earth Day and recogniz-ing the winners of the 2015

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“March is Florida Bike Month,which promotes healthy lifestylechoices, and encourages physicalfitness and helps reduce thechances of chronic illnesses andobesity,” said Hantman. “It isimportant that we also recognize

and create public awareness of theseriousness of improving pedestri-an safety by teaching students safewalking skills. In addition, I amproud to be able to bring forwardinitiatives to help raise students’consciousness and prepare themfor life beyond the classroom ascitizens of the world.”

School Board approves Perla Hantman itemsMater Lakes’ Veronica Ginzowins Peace Poster Contest

Mater Lakes Academy studentVeronica Ginzo was the first statewinner for the Lions ClubInternational’s Peace PosterContest.

The contest allows youthsbetween the ages of 11 and 13 theopportunity to share their artisticvision for peace by creating aposter that reflects their plans fora better place to live in.

Since its inception in 1988,millions of children around theworld have participated in thecontest, entering a poster andphotos that showcase the beautyof nature. VERONICA GINZO

Lakes Soccer Club’s U14 boyswin 2016 Kelme Cup in Naples

MIAMI LAKES UNITED SOCCER CLUB’S U14 boy’s teamwon the 2016 Kelme Cup at North Collier Regional Park inNaples, Florida late last month. The Miami Lakes team compet-ed in a tournament featuring 154 teams from around the worldand came out on top in their division in the Gold Tournament.


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FUTURE EDUCATORS OF AMERICA (FFEA) students atMater Academy Charter Middle and High School won 1st placein the 2016 FFEA State Conference Lesson Plan Competitionfor their work on STEM. It’s the first time the group competed atthe regional and state competition.

National CollegeFair comes toMiami on Feb. 21

National College Fair comes toMiami Feb. 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 centerswill allow students to accesscareer interest surveys and infor-mation about college preparation,admissions and scholarships.

Requesting information frommultiple colleges or universitiesat the College Fair is easier forstudents again this year. By pre-registering now, students canprint a bar-coded confirmation asan electronic ID and will not haveto fill out information cards.Students and their families maypre-register at www.gotomyncf.com.

School Board Chair PerlaTabares Hantman is co-chair ofthe local committee of theNational College Fair. For moreinformation, contact the CollegeFair hotline at 305-995-1739 orvisit www.nacacnet.org.

Rep. Manny Diaz Jr. connectswith BGEC students via SKYPE

STATE REPRESENTATIVE MANNY DIAZ JR. gave a virtualtour of the Florida House of Representatives Chamber to BobGraham Education Center students via Skype. The 27 studentsare from the Civic Engagement Academy taught by Ingy Cruz.Students asked questions about policy regarding the cardiachealth of high school athletes and the importance of making par-ents aware of the benefits of an EKG for their student. “This wasa great opportunity to engage students from my district,” saidDiaz. “Using technology like Skype can keep people involved inthe political process in the Florida Legislature.”

School district officials, schoolstaffs, parents and interested citi-zens are welcome to attend theMiami-Dade County PublicSchools Boundary CommitteeMeeting taking place at BobGraham Education Center at15901 N.W. 79 Avenue in Miami

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‘Hands-on Learning’ leads toJose Marti MAST Teacher ofthe Year honor for Paul Dean

Jose Marti MAST 6-12Academy, located at 5701 West 24Avenue in Hialeah, is a fullMagnet School that educatesmany children from Miami Lakes.The school’s motto is “WhereLearning Means More Doing” andprovides the ideal environment forthis year’s Teacher of the Year,Paul Dean.

Dean, who has been at theschool for three years, thrives on“hands-on learning” while teach-ing chemistry, physics and variousscience based research classestaught at the school. One of hismain practices is ‘flipping’ the

classroom and the gradual releaseinstructional model.

Dean has found that studentsneed a greater sense of confi-dence. The flipped classroommodel asks students to fully readthe material first, and then seeksupportive resources or a “secondvoice.” They are now prepared forlecture and they need not focustheir efforts on scrambling to writeeverything down, but rather theyare actively listening and able tofill in the areas where the readingor material may have been confus-ing.

PAUL DEAN,science teacher and Teacher of the Year at JoseMarti MAST 6-12 Academy, is pictured working with studentsoutside the classroom.

PACE HIGH SCHOOL’S Drama students perform a piece from the Broadway musical Hamilton aspart of their annual Thespian Gala Showcase

Pace High showcases award-winningperformances from District contests

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

School’s thespians and studentsfrom its Academy of Visual &Performing Arts Theatre Programheld their annual Thespian GalaShowcase inside the SpartanCenter on January 28.

Thespians showcased the per-formances that won them 16 majorawards and earned three of theirperformers scholarship auditionsat the International ThespianSociety District Competitions.

The masquerade-themed even-ing featured performances such asgroup musicals, spoken wordmonologues, and even a piecefrom the current Broadway hitHamilton.

For a musical medley, a groupof senior thespians were joined byCristina Pla-Guzman, lead teacherfor the Drama Academy TheatreProgram. Under Pla-Guzman’stutelage, the Pace drama programhas qualified for State competi-tions for nine straight years.

Nineteen Pace thespians com-peted in District competitions,with Pace senior LeslieCastiblanco taking home theCritic’s Choice Best in Districtaward for Costume Design.

Pace thespians won Superiors(First Place) in the categories ofLarge Group, Monologue, DuetActing, Duet Musical, andCostume Design, with two awardsin both the Solo Musical andPublicity Design categories. They

also won Excellents (SecondPlace) in the categories of SmallGroup Musical and Solo Musical,including two Excellents in bothMonologue and Playwriting. As aresult of their award-winning per-formances, seniors AntonioRodriguez, Victoria Jebian, andTherese Callison were called togive scholarship auditions at thecompetitions.

The Pace thespians will becompeting for the ninth straighttime at the International ThespianSociety’s State competitions inMarch. Pace’s Drama program iscurrently preparing for its springmusical production of Chicago,with performances on April 20, 21,and 22.


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

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Miami Lakes AreaHouses of Worship

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

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Pace High welcomes professionalsand alumni for 2016 Career Day

By Rene D. BasultoSpecial to The Miami LakerAround 55 professionals from a

plethora of careers shared theirexpertise at Monsignor EdwardPace High School’s annual CareerDay on February 5. Students spentthe day traveling from class toclass, learning about jobs as variedas engineers and politicians, toartists and flight medics.

They got a first-hand look at K9dog units, a bomb defusing robotfrom the City of Miami’s BombSquad, and a Miami-Dade FireRescue helicopter which landedon Pace’s soccer field. Marcos DeLa Rosa, City of Coral GablesDeputy Fire Chief and a PaceClass of 1986 alumnus, was on thefield as part of this presentation.

Many of the professionals werealumni returning to their almamater, including Miami LakesCouncilmembers NelsonRodriguez, a Class of 1987 alum-nus, and Manny Cid, a Class of2002 alumnus.

Christopher Caproni, Esq. atrial attorney with Kanner &Pintaluga who graduated fromPace in 2008, was one suchattendee. He spoke about his jobas a lawyer, his time at theUniversity of Florida’s LawSchool and how students can stay

focused in their work.Another alumnus was Jenny

Perez, from the Class of 2005.Perez is a pop artist based inWynwood whose art can be foundin art museums, street murals, andeven the medal ribbons for the2016 Miami Marathon, which she

designed. She spoke with studentsabout how art could be turned intoa feasible full-time career and latercommented about how nostalgicreturning to Pace made her.

“[Pace] is home,” said Perez.“It feels the same, and the valuesare the same.”

LT. ALEX ACOSTA, a flight medic with Miami-Dade FireRescue, speaks with a group of Pace students in front of a firerescue helicopter as part of Pace’s annual Career Day.

Tzippy Weiss attends Chabad meetingThe annual conference of

Chabad representatives ended lastweek with a resounding affirma-tion of the preeminent place of thewoman in Jewish life and community.

Tzippy Weiss, Chabad repre-sentative of Miami Lakes and

northwest Miami Dade attendedthe five-day conference. Weisssaid she is heading back homewith “bolder vision for my com-munity. The conference providedme with a rich takeaway that hashelped sharpen my focus and hasgiven me new ideas and enhancedskills for the benefit of my com-munity.”

Some 3,000 women from 87countries attended theInternational Conference ofShluchos (female emissaries) atChabad-Lubavitch Headquartersin Brooklyn.

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Pace senior Brian Rodriguezhonored by National PTAwith Youth Advocacy Award

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

School senior Brian Rodriguezwas awarded the 2016Outstanding Youth AdvocacyAward by the National PTA.

Rodriguez, who was recentlysworn in for his second term as aMiami-Dade Youth Commission-er, is a leader in his school andcommunity who has worked to getyoung people more engaged inlocal politics and their hometowns.

He is one of Pace’s five SilverKnight nominees and has workedtirelessly at the school to strength-

en the bonds amongst his fellowstudents. Rodriguez is also amember of the Miami LakesYouth Activities Task Force andthe son of Miami LakesCouncilmember Nelson Rodri-guez.

“Advocacy is critical toimprove communities and thelives and futures of our nation’syouth. Brian exemplifies what itmeans to speak up and takeaction,” said Laura Bay, presidentof National PTA.

He will receive his award at theNational PTA Legislative Confer-ence on March 9 in Washington, D.C.

PACE SENIOR Brian Rodri-guez was honored withNational PTA’s Youth Advo-cacy Award

Graduation dates announced for local schoolsGraduation dates for local

schools are now available throughMiami Dade County PublicSchool’s website www.dade-schools.net. Graduation dates andtimes are as follows:

Wednesday, June 1:Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior

High – U.S. Century Bank Arena

at FIU at 10 a.m.Jose Marti MAST 6-12

Academy – Adrienne Arsht Centerat 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, June 2:American Senior High – U.S.

Century Bank Arena at FIU at 3 p.m.Friday, June 3:Barbara Goleman Senior High

– U.S. Century Bank Arena at FIUat 10 a.m.

Miami Lakes EducationalCenter – U.S. Century Bank atFIU at 3 p.m.

On Wednesday, June 8:Hialeah Gardens Senior High –

BankUnited Center at UM at 9 a.m.

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M.L. Congregational Church hostsEnhance Fitness program for seniors

Miami Lakes CongregationalChurch is again hosting “EnhanceFitness,” a group exercise pro-gram led by a certified instructorthat improves balance, flexibility,bone density, endurance, coordi-nation and mental sharpness, aswell as reducing the risk of fallingfor ages 55 years and older.

The class is held in MLCC’sFellowship Hall, 6701 MiamiLakeway South, on Mondays andThursdays from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m.,and on Fridays from 10:30 to11:30 a.m.

Contact the church office at305-822-4313 for additional infor-mation.


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