Miami Lakes 2013 December 20

A LookInside:

n Main Street Players’ DennisLyzniak honored by SouthFlorida Theatre League............2

n Town’s Just Run fun programbegins its fourth year onMondays/Wednesdays..............5

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

n M. Lakes Chamber hostsmotivational specialist GayleCarson on January 8.................8

n Barbers, Inc. opens at LakeKatharine Shopping Center intrue barbershop atmosphere ..10

n Local soccer star MelonyPoviones leads St. Thomas tonational championships..........14

n Pace Theatre Academybrings home top Critic’sChoice honors......................18

n Community Calendar, 11,School, sports and church news,14-21; Classified ads.........22-23

Vol. 39 No 24 305-817-4078 MIAMI LAKES, FLORIDA DECEMBER 20, 2013

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MONSIGNOR EDWARD PACE HIGH SCHOOL science teacher Luis Mayo (back, black shirt) andStudent Affairs director Eduardo Flor (back, red shirt) are pictured with a group of Pace studentswho delivered toys at the NBC 6 studios in Miramar for the Caravan of Joy Toy Drive.

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MIAMI LAKES CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE hostedMrs. Claus on December 8 at the 12th annual Children’s HolidayStorytelling event at the Main Street Playhouse. She delightedchildren with her songs, silly antics, magic tricks, and storiesabout living at the North Pole with Santa. Pictured (back, fromleft) Sophia and Chris Inguanzo, Mrs. Claus, Noah and MannyCid, and Suzanna Inguanzo; (front) Anthony and Lucas Lama.(See more Town of Miami Lakes news on Pages 4, 5, 6 and 7.)

MIAMI LAKES LAWMAKERS AND STAFF recently took a rideon the town’s new buses to encourage residents to use the freeMiami Lakes Mover Service around the 6.5 square-mile town.(Pictured, clockwise from bottom left) Vice Mayor Manny Cid,Mayor Wayne Slaton, Public Information Officer NicoleSingletary, Councilmembers Ceasar Mestre, Frank Mingo, TimDaubert and Nelson Rodriguez, and Town Manager Alex Rey.

Miami Lakes Mover Service nowequipped with state-of-the-art buses

Miami Lakes continues toembody its motto “GrowingBeautifully.” Nurturing its com-mitment to green living and main-taining the highest quality of lifefor its residents, the Town hasbeen diligently working to allevi-ate congestion on its busiest road-ways.

Through grant funding, Miami

Lakes was able to purchase twonew buses that will operate as partof the town’s existing transit net-work known as the Miami LakesMover Service.

The buses will provide freetransportation to destinations inand around town converging atMain Street where the east andwest routes will connect. The serv-

ice also allows passengers to con-nect with other transit networksincluding MetroBus andMetroRail.

Miami Lakes Mover Servicewill run Monday through Fridayduring peak morning hours (6 to10 a.m.), and peak evening hours(2:15 to 7 p.m.), circulating every35 to 40 minutes.

“The goal of these new state-of-the-art buses is to increase rider-ship which will ultimately assist inalleviating traffic congestion,”said Vice Mayor Manny Cid.“More folks riding our TownMovers means less vehicles on theroad. After N.W. 87 Avenue ispaved in the upcoming weeks,we’ll have an integrated route con-necting the entire city.”

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Seasonal messages from area religious leaders.See Pages 20-21.

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Main St. Players’ Dennis Lyzniakhonored by S. Fla. Theatre League

Dennis Lyzniak from the MainStreet Players theatre group washonored recently with the RemyAward for Outstanding Contri-butions to Community Theatre.

He was recognized for hismany and varied contributions toMain Street Players as a grantwriter, children’s camp coordina-tor, technical director, producer,master carpenter, playhouse man-ager, and whatever other particu-lar need the theatre has at anygiven moment.

Lyzniak’s background in engi-neering, his knowledge and expe-rience, and not to mention his cre-ativity, is evident in his construc-tion of some of the finest sets inSouth Florida. And he does thiswith limited space at the MainStreet Playhouse. On top of all ofthis, he has also taken on the roleof producer for several shows inthe last couple of years.

The South Florida TheatreLeague’s Remy awards, named inhonor of Remberto Cabrera, theformer Miami-Dade CountyDepartment of Cultural Affairssenior cultural administrator andchief of Cultural Development,are given annually forOutstanding Service and forPioneering in South Floridaregional theatre.

The Main Street Players is thelongest continuously-runningcommunity theater groups inSouth Florida and will celebratetheir 40th anniversary in 2014.For more information, visitwww.mainstreetplayers.com.

THE MAIN STREET PLAYERS’ Dennis Lyzniak receives hisRemy Award for Outstanding Contributions to CommunityTheatre from Andie Arthur, executive director of the SouthFlorida Theatre League.

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Miami Lakes Town Council:Planning/Zoning appeals ordinance on hold pending a workshop

By David L. SnellingThe Miami Laker staffMiami Lakes council members

postponed an ordinance on secondreading until January, whichwould give lawmakers the powerto hear planning and zoningappeals instead of applicants tak-ing their cases to circuit court.

The measure, proposed by ViceMayor Manny Cid at theDecember 10 regular meeting,would allow lawmakers to decideon the appeals by a super majorityvote and help residents savemoney.

The ordinance was approved onfirst reading in November butsome residents expressed con-cerns, including which cases thetown council should handle andeliminate any political influenceduring the process.

They presented their own ideasto town staff, and Mayor WayneSlaton recommended the post-ponement to January following aworkshop where councilmembers

can iron out more details toinclude in the measure.

The current procedure allowszoning and variance applicants topresent their cases before thetown’s Planning and Zoning Boardwhich decides their fate.

If rejected, residents can pleatheir cases to the circuit court hop-ing it would overturn the board’sdecision.

Cid said he sponsored the ordi-nance because residents indicatedthe appeals process in the courtscosts a lot of money, and somepeople can’t afford the fees due tofinancial hardship.

In other Town Council news:• Lawmakers approved an ordi-

nance on first reading to amend thetown’s land development code tocorrect a situation where a zoningrequirement to screen rooftop airconditioning equipment on town-house properties inadvertentlymandates installation of a new roofor substantial roof alterations.

The land development code

currently requires that where airconditioning equipment isinstalled on the roof of a town-house, the structure should bescreened from view at eye level orfive feet and six inches fromstreets and adjoining properties.

However, due to requirementsof the Florida Building Coderegarding how such screeningdevices must be secured, the effectis often to require the installationof an entirely new roof, or substan-tial alterations to the existing roof,creating a financial burden forproperty owners.

The proposed ordinance wouldnot require such screening deviceswhere the property owner isreplacing air conditioning equip-ment on an existing townhouseunit or building.

Slaton cast the sole dissentingvote on the ordinance. Secondreading and a public hearing isscheduled for the January 14 regu-lar meeting.

• Councilmembers unanimous-ly approved a residential site planrequest to allow additional spacefor an enclosed air conditionedequipment for a townhouse at6488 Miami Lakes Drive. Townstaff recommended the approvalwith some minor changes.

• Lawmakers approved a workorder for stormwater and roadwayimprovements for the areas ofLake Sarah, Lake Adele, LakeSuzie and Lake Hilda (southwestof Miami Lakeway South betweenN.W. 67 Avenue and Miami LakesDrive.

The town tapped Chen Mooreand Associates for the engineeringservices and the work order cannot exceed $128,658.

• Councilmembers approvedCouncilmember Nelson Rodri-guez’s recommendation to allowlocal artists to display their art-work in the town’s parks byincluding the idea in the town’sBeautification Master Plan.

• Lawmakers approved Cid’ssuggestion for town staff toexplore options for residents toparticipate in the public commentportion of the meetings via socialmedia, including Skype.

Cid would like for the publicparticipation to be done live andfirst tested at January’s meeting, ortown staff have the option of creat-ing a criteria to have the commentsprerecorded just in case the com-ments are attacks directed at law-makers and town staff.

• Lawmakers postponed Coun-cilmember Tony Lama’s recom-mendation for a charter changeregarding the appointments ofcommittees members until thetown holds a workshop on the issue.

According to the town’s charter,councilmembers nominate themembers who are subsequently

appointed by the mayor, but Lamais calling for adequate representa-tion on the committees by allow-ing each councilmember toappoint one or two residents toeach committee.

• With the county expected tocut library services and hours forthe next fiscal year, lawmakersapproved Rodriguez’s recommen-dation for the town to providesome amenities to keep the servic-es running.

His suggestion includedexpanding the WiFi outside of thebuilding which could be done withvery little cost, and creating anoutside patio area with weatherproof type picnic tables.

• Councilmembers approvedLama’s recommendation for townstaff to come up with some solu-tions for the town’s trash-strewnpocket parks after hours.

Lama said residents wake up inthe morning to see beer bottles,trash, debris and drug parapherna-lia scattered all over the tot-lots.

Some options that Lama sug-gested include low-voltage light-ing, more community policing inthe areas and public awareness tohelp prevent the activities.

Lissette Campos-Perez winstwo more Emmy accolades

Former Miami Lakes residentLissette Campos-Perez receivedtwo Emmy Awards during theSuncoast Chapter of the NationalAcademy of Television Arts andSciences Emmy Awards ceremonyheld November 23 at the WestinDiplomat Resort in Hollywood.

Campos-Perez received anEmmy in the Community Affairscategory for her 2012 prime timespecial “Taking Action AgainstDomestic Violence.”

The second award was the pres-tigious “Silver Circle Emmy”which honored Campos-Perez forher distinction in the televisionindustry within the SuncoastRegion of Florida, Louisiana,Alabama and Puerto Rico and forthe quality of her contributions totelevision over a period of 25years or more.

She is the daughter of longtimeMiami Lakes residents Sergio andMiriam Campos.


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family fare offered this time ofyear, the Main Street Players ispresenting a little something justfor adults. “Things You Shouldn’tSay Past Midnight: A Comedy inThree Beds,” is a hilarious andbawdy sex farce being presentedas a play reading at 8 p.m. onSaturday, December 21, and at 5p.m. on Sunday, December 22, atthe Main Street Playhouse, 6766Main Street in Miami Lakes.

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Miami Lakes Youth ActivitiesTask Force announced that regis-tration remains open for the JustRun® Miami Lakes program.

Just Run, in its fourth year, is afun program that promotes fitness,healthy eating, good citizenship,and pride in accomplishment.

The program is open to elemen-tary and middle school students,ages 5 through 14, and is free. Theprogram takes place everyMonday and Wednesday from4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Royal OaksPark, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue.

“We encourage students to takepart in this free program and enjoythe benefits of an active andhealthy lifestyle,” said MayorWayne Slaton.

“My son and I participate inJust Run on a weekly basis,” said

Vice Mayor Manny Cid. “Just Runleader Oscar Amuz does a won-derful job in motivating all thekids and volunteers to be the bestthat they can be.”

“I’m pleased that such animportant program is available toour children,” said Councilmem-ber Tony Lama. “We need to getchildren disconnected from theirelectronic devices and outsideexercising and interacting withother children. The health of ourchildren has far reaching implica-tions for our nation, and we needto take an active role as their par-ents.”

For more information on theprogram and to register, contactAmuz at 305-469-0895, or byemail at [email protected].

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ALEX LOVET and her mom Hilda display the new bicycle Alexwon at the Miami Lakes Bike Rodeo and Safety Day.

Town’s Bike Rodeo and Safety Day attractsseveral hundred kids to Government Center

On December 7, Miami LakesYouth Activities Task Force andMiami-Dade’s Miami Lakespolice section held the 15th annu-al Bike Rodeo and Safety Day tothe delight of many residents.

The event, which provided chil-dren with the opportunity to learnabout bicycle safety while inter-acting with various branches oflaw enforcement officers, attractedclose to 200 children at MiamiLakes Government Center.

Every child that registeredreceived a free bike helmet, lunch

provided by the Kiwanis Club ofMiami Lakes, and a chance toenter into a drawing to win a freebicycle.

The event was sponsored byMiami Children’s Hospital andAndy’s Police Supplies.Participants included CitizensCrime Watch of Miami-DadeCounty, Costco, Miami-Dade FireRescue, Miami-Dade CorrectionsDepartment, and many more.

“For any parent, the safety oftheir children is of paramountimportance, particularly when it

comes to bike riding,” said MayorWayne Slaton. “This event provid-ed participants great tools andresources on how to enjoy theirbikes, all while being safe.”

“The Bike Rodeo truly show-cased the partnership between ourresidents and the police depart-ment,” said Vice Mayor MannyCid. “A big thank you to the YouthActivities Task Force, our PoliceDepartment, all the sponsors andvolunteers. This is one of the manycommunity policing initiativesongoing in our town.”

Councilmember Nelson Rodriguez graduates from Institute for Elected Municipal Officials

Miami Lakes CouncilmemberNelson Rodriguez completed theFlorida League of Cities and theJohn Scott Dailey FloridaGovernment Institute for ElectedMunicipal Officials (IEMO) pro-gram. The educational program isspecially designed for newly elect-ed officials and those with lessthan one year in office.

“Attending IEMO was a greatexperience with in-depth trainingon budgeting, ethics, and Floridagovernmental history,” saidRodriguez. “Together with 20other elected officials, I was ableto compare the similarities andchallenges of running a municipalgovernment.”

The primary objective of theIEMO is to provide elected munic-ipal officials with an intensive aca-demic program that will assistthem in effectively meeting therequirements of their elected role.

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MATER LAKES ACADEMY principal and Miami Lakes residentRene Rovirosa (center) was recognized by lawmakers for hisquick action in applying CPR to one of his students suffering asudden cardiac arrest. Pictured (from left) CouncilmembersFrank Mingo, Tony Lama, Nelson Rodriguez, Rovirosa,Councilmember Tim Daubert, Mayor Wayne Slaton, Vice MayorManny Cid and Councilmember Ceasar Mestre.

Miami Lakes resident ReneRovirosa, the principal at MaterLakes Academy, was recognizedat the December Town Councilmeeting for saving the life of 15-year-old sophomore DevonOctave. While in wrestling prac-tice, Octave collapsed and wentinto sudden cardiac arrest.

Rovirosa began performingCPR. When fire fighter para-medics arrived at the scene, thestudent had stopped breathing andhis pulse was lost. He was clini-cally dead for seven minutes.Mater Lakes Academy had justtrained its staff six days before tobecome CPR certified.

“The Town Council and I werehonored to pay tribute to thislocal leader and extend our appre-ciation for his heroic actions thatsaved the life of his student,” saidMayor Wayne Slaton.

“Rene Rovirosa’s experiencein saving a student’s life trulycomforts parents in knowing thatprincipals aren’t only educatorsbut they are ready to save thelives of our children if needed,”said Vice Mayor Manny Cid.

“As a firefighter/paramedic aswell as a CPR instructor, I can tellyou how important it is to have arapid response to a cardiac arrestemergency,” said CouncilmemberNelson Rodriguez. “ImmediateCPR is the key to a great out-come. Principal Rovirosa alongwith the quick response ofMiami-Dade Fire Rescue savedthis young man’s life. PrincipalRovirosa is a hero!”

Town salutes principal’s lifesaving actionsM. Lakes Council proclaimsNov. 25 as kickoff for ZontaClub’s ‘Says No’ campaign

Town of Miami Lakes official-ly declared November 25 as thekick-off of the Miami Lakes ZontaClub “Says No Campaign” inMiami Lakes. The proclamationwas issued at the December 10council meeting recognizing theimportance of advocacy on behalfof women, locally and globally, tosupport efforts to prevent and endviolence against women and girls.

Zonta Club members partici-pated in a number of advocacyactivities during the “Zonta SaysNo Campaign” and 16 days ofadvocacy from November 25 toDecember 10.

The club presented itsCommunity Service Award toCarol Wyllie at a “Women andWine” dinner, which included anadvocacy focus on the internation-al efforts to end violence againstwomen.

Additional club activitiesincluded a social media campaign,a Virtual Ownerless Shoes event,sharing advocacy informationwith other women, and donationsto local women’s organizations aswell as Zonta International fortheir efforts to combat violencearound the world.

MAYOR WAYNE SLATON and Miami Lakes councilmemberspresented a proclamation to Zonta Club of Miami Lakes declar-ing November 25 as “Zonta Says No Day” at the December 10council meeting.


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The Miami Lakes Chamber ofCommerce will kick off the newyear by motivating its members.

The organization’s guest speak-er is motivational speaker Dr.Gayle Carson, who will spreadwords of wisdom at the Chamber’sfirst luncheon of the new year,Wednesday, January 8, at Shula’sHotel.

Carson was born in Albany, NYand showed managerial promiseeven at the tender age of three.

While performing a somersaultin her first dance recital, Carson’scrown suddenly fell off. Ratherthan finish the show without herfull costume, she asked that themusic be stopped so she could puther crown back on. The musicianscomplied and waited to continueuntil she said “OK! Let’s do itagain.” Thus began her career as aremarkable, “showstopping” en-trepreneur.

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Networking starts at 11:30 a.m.,Luncheon at 12 noon. Deadline toRSVP is at 2:00 p.m., Friday,January 3.

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

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State Senator Rene Garcia (R-Hialeah) continues his "TakingCare of Business in District 38"program with a stint as an inte-grated therapist for a day at theAngels Reach Foundation, Inc.,17689 NW 78 Ave, in PalmSprings North.

Fans of the Senator's Facebookpage and subscribers to hisnewsletter chose the profession ofchild therapist from among a fewothers including factory worker,graphic designer, librarian assis-tant and marketing specialist.

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Homeowners' associations thatare required to register with theDivision must be a Florida corpo-ration responsible for the opera-tion of a community or a mobilehome subdivision in which thevoting membership is made up ofparcel owners, and membership isa mandatory condition of parcelownership, and in which the asso-ciation is authorized to imposeassessments that, if unpaid, maybecome a lien on the parcel.

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By Roselind RomeroThe Miami Laker staffBarbershops were once consid-

ered a hub for debates, publicforum, and social interaction.George Betances, owner of thenew Barber's Inc. barber shop inthe Lake Katherine ShoppingCenter, hopes to revive the lost artand atmosphere from the barber-shops of yore.

"We are not just hairdressers orbarbers. We're tonsorial artists,"said Betances.

Barber's Inc. offers a widerange of services including hottowel treatments, designs, classicstyles, beard trimming, straightedge razor shaves, and a variety ofother options. A classic cut ispriced at $15 and other servicesrange from $7 to $35.

In a barbershop where themotto is "your haircut is our signa-ture," clients are sure to receive ahigh-end experience. Chairs andfurnishings are reminiscent of turnof the century shops with an mod-ernized touch, much like the serv-ices provided.

In addition to creating the per-fect "man cave" for all clients,Betances hopes to build relation-ships with individuals and with thecommunity. He currently has plansto feature a gallery of artisticworks throughout the shop, set upan entertainment area where videogame tournaments can be held,host food and toy drives for spe-

cial events and give back toschools in the community.

"I have a relationship with myclients. They vent and tell mesecrets even their families don'tknow," said Betances. "And Iwant to make sure every newclient feels like they're part of acommunity, which is why we'llalso be offering membershipcards, like rewards cards that comewith certain perks."

Barbers have a long history ofbeing heavily involved in the com-munity. Betances wants to upholdthe values once set forth by theprofession.

"I want Barber's Inc. to be aleader in the community of MiamiLakes," said Betances. "Barbershave a history of being leaders,and so much more than barbers. Iwant to give back to schools and

sponsor school sports."Betances himself attended

Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior HighSchool.

Barber's Inc. is Betances' firstshop though he's been in the busi-ness for over a decade. He calls theshop "a dream come true" and afeat, considering that the new busi-ness owner is just shy of his 26thbirthday.

"I've wanted this since I was 15.It feels great, but I know this is justthe beginning. I have big plans,"Betances said.

Barber's Inc. is located at 6107Miami Lakes Drive. Walk-inclients are accepted thoughappointments are recommended.Shop hours are Mondays throughSaturdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.For more information contact theshop at 305-877-6692.

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Com. Bovo visits M. Lakes Fire Station #1Miami-Dade County Commis-

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Bovo toured the facility withChief Fire Officer Felipe Osaba,helped answer emergency calls,and joined firefighters in respond-ing to several incidents, includinga rolled over car on the PalmettoExpressway and a tragic shootingin the Opa-locka area.

“After spending a day withMiami-Dade firefighters andexperiencing the day-to-day oper-ations first-hand, my respect andgratitude has grown even more forthe heroic work they do every

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Planning & Zoning Board MeetingDecember 17 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center

Public Safety Committee December 30 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center

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Homeowners OrganizationsLake Glen Ellen December 17 7:30 pm MCCCLake Katharine Villas December 17 7:30 pm MCCCRoyal Oaks December 18 7:30 pm MCCCRegatta Pointe December 19 7:00 pm MCCCGramercy Park December 19 7:00 pm MCCCLake Sandra December 26 7:30 pm MCCCThe Anchorage December 26 7:30 pm MCCC

Miami Lakes Clubs, Professional & Volunteer GroupsM.L. Garden Club December 23 7:00 pm MCCCM.L. Bridge Club Mondays 11:30 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, M. L. Civic Association, homeowners asso-ciations, professional and volunteer groups have scheduled meetingsand classes during December:

Miami Lakes’ Start Smart program begins Jan. 7Miami Lakes announced the

new start date for the Start SmartDevelopment Program. Over 100children, ages 3 to 5 years, haveparticipated in the sports develop-ment program over the past sever-

al years.The proven instructional pro-

gram prepares children for theworld of organized sports withoutthe threat of competition or thefear of getting hurt. Parents work

together with their children in asupportive environment to learn allof the basic skills including throw-ing, catching, kicking and batting.

The 7-week course begins onTuesday, January 7, and will be

held every Tuesday from 4:30 to5:30 p.m. at Royal Oaks Park,16500 N.W. 87 Avenue.Registration is $14 per child forthe seven sessions. Space is limit-ed and registration is on a firstcome first served basis.

Registration is scheduled forSaturday, January 4, from 8 a.m. to2 p.m. at the Miami LakesOptimist Park Marina, 6411 N.W.162 Street. Parents or guardiansmust register in person by provid-ing a copy of their child’s birthcertificate and paying the registra-tion fee by check.

“We want to encourage ourchildren to engage in organizedsports and not feel intimidated,”said Councilmember Tony Lama.

“I learned many great lessonsplaying organized sports as a childthat I have been able to apply tomy personal and professional lifeincluding leadership, persever-ance, and teamwork.”

“Both of my boys have attendedthe Start Smart program,” saidVice Mayor Manny Cid. “The pro-gram taught them basic sportsskills like soccer, baseball, run-ning, etc. I encourage all MiamiLakes parents to sign up theiryoung ones for this great pro-gram.”

For more information on theStart Smart Program, contactOscar Amuz at 305-469-0895.

Ballet Etudes presents ‘Nutcracker’On Saturday, December 21,

and Sunday, December 22, BalletEtudes of South Florida will pres-ent its 39th consecutive produc-tion of The Nutcracker at theMiramar Cultural Center. In addi-tion to international guest artistsfrom Balleteatro Nacional dePuerto Rico, the production willstar two young ladies from theMiami Lakes area.

Veteran soloist MelindaGonzalez will dance the role ofClara for the Saturday eveningperformance while newcomerLaura Moradillos will debut inthe role at the Sunday matineeperformance.

Tickets for this wonderful hol-iday tradition are now on sale atthe Miramar Cultural Center,2400 Civic Center Place inMiramar, and online atwww.miramarculturalcenter.org.For more information call 954-602-4500. Ballet Etudes is locat-ed in the Miami Lakes area at6912 N.W. 169 Street.

MIAMI LAKES AREA dancers Melinda Gonzalez (left), andLaura Moradillos (right) are featured in Ballet Etudes perform-ance of The Nutcracker on December 21 and 22.

SOUTH FLORIDA COUNCIL of Boy Scouts of America (BSA)hosted its 2013 Distinguished Citizen Awards Dinner onDecember 5 at the Signature Grand in Davie.The evening hon-ored former Florida Governor and U.S. Senator Bob Grahamand Nova Southeastern University Chancellor Ray Ferrero Jr.for their outstanding community dedication and service thatembodies the principles of Scouting.

Gov. Bob Graham is honoredby S. Fla. Boy Scout Council

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Local soccer star MelonyPoviones leads St. Thomas tonational NAIA championships

By Roselind RomeroThe Miami Laker staffIn 2009, soccer player and

Miami Lakes resident MelonyPoviones was excelling at thesport while at American HeritageHigh School as a two time statechampion and Broward CountyPlayer of the Year.

Poviones has not slowed downsince, having taken part in theOlympic Development Programand setting her sights on aCollegiate National Championshipwith the Bobcats of St. ThomasUniversity.

Since joining the Bobcats in2010, Poviones has led St. ThomasUniversity to three straightConference Championships, final-ly defeating their rivals to theNorth, Embry-Riddle Universitythis year and becoming Sun

Conference Champions, the 5thteam to do so in St. Thomas histo-ry.

Poviones is one half of thewomen's soccer team's "DynamicDuo," the other being anotherAmerican Heritage High Schoolalumna, Sara Mira. TogetherPoviones and Mira were bothnamed to the 1st team All-SunConference team, and are thenation's highest scoring duo with acombined 53 goals and 132 points.

With a total of 28 goals for2013, Poviones ranks second inthe nation and is tied with Mira formost points in the nation at 66points. Poviones and Mira werealso both named Sun ConferenceOffensive Player of the Week withPoviones named twice.

After a nine-game winningstreak earlier in the season, and

successful entrance into theNational Association ofIntercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)Women's Soccer NationalChampionship, the Bobcats closedtheir season at nationals. Povionesand her team lost to ConcordiaUniversity after failing to score agoal in either half for the first timeall season resulting in their elimi-nation in the second round of thenational championships.

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Six girls tie for 1st, 2nd and3rd place in annual RolandGomez scholarship awards

By David L. SnellingThe Miami Laker staffFor the first time in the 28 year

history of the accolade, the girls’division saw two females finishtied for first place, second placeand third place for the 2013Roland Gomez Scholarship Awardpresented by the Miami LakesOptimist Club last month atMiami Lakes Middle School.

In the boys’ division, two con-testants finished tied for thirdplace.

For girls, Mater Academy stu-dents, Emily Acosta (basketball)and softball superstar AlexisCastroman finished tied for firstplace, while Hialeah GardensHigh’s Stephanie Fanuez (basket-ball) and softball player FaithVazquez of Florida Christian weretied for second place.

Mater Academy studentsAlondra Angulo (basketball) andHialeah Gardens High basketballplayer Liz Garcia were tied forthird place.

Acosta and Castroman willeach receive the $1,000 scholar-ship award, which will be given tothem when they are ready toattend a college or university oftheir choice.

For the boys, Jose Marti MastAcademy student Daniel Wong(baseball) took home the top prize,followed by Pace student AdamRuiz (basketball), and Jose MartiMast Academy student JordanOria (basketball) and HialeahMiami Lakes High studentWilliam Zepka (basketball).

The winners are determined bya points system in which the par-ticipants are evaluated based ontheir school academics, Optimistsports, school activities and com-munity service.

The three ties in the girls’ divi-sion stemmed from a one point

spread that was to close to call foran individual winner.

Student-athletes can now regis-ter to be nominated for next year’saward by going online and fill outapplication at www.miamilake-soptimist.org and submit copies oftheir report cards.

FIRST PLACE WINNERS forthe girl’s Roland GomezScholarship were AlexisCastroman (left), and EmilyAcosta.

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Miami Lakes Middle School’s girls’sports teams advanced to playoffs

The Miami Lakes MiddleSchool girls’ soccer team finished3-1 in regional play before losingto Highland Oaks, 4-2, ending itspostseason.

Top players for the season wereAlysa Vazquez and KayleeMiranda.

Miami Lakes Middle Schoolgirls’ volleyball team finished theregular season with a winningrecord and advanced to the play-

offs where they lost to HighlandOaks in the quarterfinals.

Top girls' volleyball playersincluded Melanie Quintero,Anneth Jimenez, Betsabe Castro,and Judy Garcia.

The Miami Lakes MiddleSchool’s Cross Country team wasrecognized for competing in sev-eral invitiational meets and run-ning well past their goals.

Top runners in the two Miami

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This is a group exercise classled by a certified instructor thatimproves balance, flexibility, bonedensity, endurance, coordination,mental sharpness and reduces therisk of falling. The group is forpersons aged 55 years and older.

Class times are Monday andThursday from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m.,and Friday from 10:45 to 11:45a.m.

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Miami Lakes Congregationalhosts ‘Enhance Fitness’ class

Boys and girls can register forthe Miami Lakes Optimist Club’s2014 baseball and softball seasonon three consecutive Saturdays,starting January 4 and continuingon January 11 and 18.

The registration will take placefrom 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. atMiami Lakes Middle School,6425 Miami Lakeway North.

Registration fee is $140 andparticipants must bring copies oftheir birth certificates.

Opening night is scheduled at6 p.m. on Monday, February 17,at Miami Lakes Optimist Park,where Mayor Wayne Slaton willthrow out the first pitch.

This year, the organization is amember of the Local ParkAlliance and the baseball andsoftball teams will travel to out-side parks to play other teams.

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Pace clubs join in Caravan ofJoy Toy Drive with NBC 6

By Elvita ReigosaSpecial to The Miami LakerThe Christmas season is a time

of joy, sharing good times withfamily and friends, and spreadingcheer to everyone who comesacross our path. Realizing thatcountless children will wake upwith nothing under the Christmastree, students from MonsignorEdward Pace High School wantedto make sure that every child had atoy and something to smile about.

The Caravan of Joy Toy Drivewas put together to bring happi-ness and joy to underprivilegedchildren in our South Florida com-

munity. For the past six years,Pace has partnered with NBC 6and Telemundo 51 by donatingthousands of new toys – and thisyear will be no different.

Several of the school’s clubsand organization including KeyClub, National Honor Society,Science National Honor Society,Advanced Health Club, StudentGovernment Association andSpartan Ambassador Society aswell as the Leadership Staff set agoal of collecting 500 new,unwrapped toys. Toys were deliv-ered by club representatives onDecember 13 to the NBC 6 stu-dios in Miramar.

“Every child deserves to wakeup on Christmas morning and findsomething under the tree. It feelsgreat knowing that through theCaravan of Joy we can help makethe holidays even better for hun-dreds of kids,” said seniorNickolas Fernandez.

The Pace High School family isgrateful to the Caravan of Joy fortheir invitation to participate inthis great event and to be able tospread the joy of the Christmasseason to many. Merry Christmas!

Optmist signupfor flag footballcloses Dec. 28

Kids who want to play flagfootball for the Miami LakesOptimist Club have two chancesleft to register on Saturday,December 21, and Saturday,December 28, from 10 a.m. tonoon in front of Miami LakesMiddle School, 6425 MiamiLakeway North.

Parents can also register theirchildren online at www.miaflag.com.

The registration fee is $100 forin-person registration and $110 toregister online. The league isopen to boys and girls ages 5-15.League games will be playedSaturday mornings at Royal OaksPark, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue. TheSpring season runs from January25 to April 12, 2014. No gameswill be played March 22 or 29due to Miami-Dade CountyPublic Schools' Spring Break.

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Barbara Goleman High hosts annual Magnet FairBy Alec LlerenaSpecial to The Miami LakerThe gymnasium of Barbara

Goleman Senior High Schoolhoused the annual Magnet Fair onWednesday, November 13, whereprospective students were consid-ering joining the Gator family.

Barbara Goleman’s principal,Joaquin Hernandez, was in atten-dance along with the school’sadministrators Lizette Hevia andLeonard Torres. CounselorsElizabeth Piña and Raquel Blancowere also in attendance to answer

questions about our Magnet Programs.Additionally, many of Gole-

man’s esteemed educators andcurrent Magnet students werepresent. But most importantlywere the prospective futureGators, the incoming freshmen.Both teachers and students wereavailable to inform incomingfreshmen about the school’s vari-ety of clubs, athletics and MagnetPrograms.

The school’s many clubs andsports that were present includedthe Key Club, the Jewels, theGoleman Cheerleaders, Cooking,Drama Club and Football Team.The Magnet programs representedwere the NAF Academies ofFinance, Information Technologyand Hospitality and Tourism.

The prospective students wereinterested in what BarbaraGoleman had to offer, but theAP/Cambridge Capstone Programtook the spotlight.

Being one of 20 schools in theworld to host this prestigious pro-gram, Barbara Goleman staff and

students explained to prospectivestudents the once-in-a-lifetimeopportunity offered.

Maria Albano, Seminar Courseinstructor, and Carmen Martinet,Research Course mentor, spoke toparents about the future opportuni-ties the program provided for theirchildren. The part of the fair thatseemed to interest the futureGators was when current studentsgave their opinions on the schooland its available programs.

The night ended with studentsand parents leaving with a betteroutlook on Barbara GolemanSenior High. Potential Gators hada skip in their step, excited aboutwhat their future might hold in theSwamp. Future students whoattended the Magnet Fair believedthat with the education BarbaraGoleman Senior High School canprovide combined with their ownself-determination, nothing couldstop them from reaching success.They became powerful. Theybecame fearless. They becameGators.

INCOMING FRESHMEN to Barbara Goleman Senior High learnabout the school’s prestigious AP/Cambridge CapstoneProgram from current students during the school’s Magnet Fairin mid-November. (Photo courtesy of Neil Maragay.)

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table tennis play at the RobertoAlonso Community Center, 16500N.W. 87 Avenue, every Tuesdayand Thursday from noon to 3:30p.m. All levels and ages are wel-come to participate and the townprovides paddles and balls,although participants may bringtheir own paddles.

“Table Tennis has been anOlympic Sport since 1988,” saidVice Mayor Manny Cid.“Bringing more awareness to the

sport while creating a venuewhere residents can competeagainst each other is a fantasticcommunity bonding tool. TheUnited States has yet to win aSummer Olympics Table Tennismedal. Hopefully we will seemore folks participating in pingpong and secure the first USOlympic medal in the sport.”

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Pace High inducts 59 studentsinto National Honor Society

Each year, a faculty council atMonsignor Pace High School goesthrough an extensive process thatevaluates the best and brighteststudents on scholastic ability,strength of character, their leader-ship, and their dedication to serv-ice.

Those sophomore, junior, andsenior students who best exempli-fied these qualities were acceptedas the newest members to theNational Honor Society,America’s oldest and most presti-gious high school organization.On November 4, Pace NHS wel-comed these new members duringthe annual induction, held in theSpartan Center.

Pace principal Ana Garciakicked off the evening, welcomingthe inductees and their parents andpraising them on their combinedefforts in high school thus far. Afew words from the advisor andactivities director were followedby the presentation of the NHScertificates, a traditional candle-lighting ceremony, and an elegantdinner.

A total of fifty-nine students –24 sophomores, 19 juniors, and 16seniors – were recognized thatnight, joining the ranks of anexclusive group of students thathave formed the premier society at

Monsignor Pace for nearly fortyyears. These students represent themost well-rounded portion of thestudent body and place in thehighest caliber of high school stu-dents across the United States.

As members of the society,they will be responsible to contin-ue exemplifying the four pillars ofNHS throughout their high schoolyears, serving as leaders not onlyat Pace but for years after.

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Spanish Lake Elementary sponsorsa variety of Winter Wonderland events

Spanish Lake Elementaryknows there is nothing moreimportant to academic achieve-ment than being a good reader.Thus, the school's spectacular cel-ebration of the students' cultureand traditions are incorporatedinto the craft of enhancing thereading process during WinterWonderland which took placefrom Monday, December 9through Friday, December 20.Students wrote and shared storiesrelated to their WinterWonderland activities.

The two weeks before winterbreak are kicked off with"Reading Under the Stars" whichlasted for two nights, December10 and 11.

These sensational eveningsincluded student performances,story-tellers, crafts, face painting,Santa, a dunk tank, food trucks, aDJ and cookies with milk. Thecampus comes alive with thetwinkle of lights. This most popu-lar, well-attended family experi-ence is a delightful way to enjoythe beauty and sparkle of the sea-son.

Additional Winter Wonder-land-linked experiences includedSpanish Lake Elementary's annu-al Toy Drive, Chorus andRecorders Holiday Performances,and the sharing of food baskets.

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Monsignor Edward Pace HighSchool sent its thespian membersto the District 8 ThespianCompetition and came home withseveral awards and honors.

For the first time in Pace histo-ry, the thespians brought hometwo Critic's Choice awards, 14"Superior" ratings and 5"Excellent" ratings. Critic'sChoice awards go to the best thes-pian troupe and to individuals forevents such as monologues andduet acting.

Christopher Cheng and the restof his group won the title ofCritic's Choice for a Large GroupMusical. Jessica Caravia wonCritic's Choice for Makeup

Design. Superior ratings were earned by

students Daniella Poey, MalikMackey, Jessica Caravia,Christopher Cheng, Kenea Sejour,Alejandro Silva, Jamie Adleson,Marissa Secades, KaitlynMenendez, Yvonne Jebian,Victoria Jebian, AntonioRodriguez, Gabriela Asunce,Alyssa Sanchez, Cristina Delgado,Kristie Vargas and the group mem-bers for the Pantomime, and LargeGroup Musical productions.

Excellent ratings were earnedby students Marissa Secades,Elizabeth Bello, Elexa Suarez,Therese Callison, GabriellaAsunce, Ethan Perez and thegroup members for the EnsembleActing and Large Group Musicalproductions.

The thespians, under the direc-tion of Cristina Pla-Guzman, werein tears when they heard the goodnews.

"We are very blessed," said Pla-Guzman. "We have an incrediblytalented and dedicated group ofstudents, and they are so passion-ate about theatre, it shows in allthat they do. The academy hasopened up new doors for these stu-dents who also want to work withother aspects of theatre that do notinvolve performing."

Ratings were earned for a com-bination of productions includingduet acting, makeup design, solomusicals, large group musicals,costume design, playwriting, pan-tomimes, duet musicals, mono-logues, publicity design, andensemble acting.

American Senior High Art Club’sCoffeehouse labeled ‘big success’

“Coffeehouse” has been a bigthing for a few years at AmericanHigh and this year may have beenthe best ever. Students passionate-ly sang indie songs, pop and R&B,rapped and performed spokenword poetry.

The cafeteria at American Highunderwent a big change on the daybefore Thanksgiving as theAmerican Art Club transformed it

into “Coffeehouse: KandyKingdom." It was a celebration ofmusic, the visual arts, and the culi-nary arts, and students packed thecafeteria for the sold-out perform-ance.

Preparation for the event hadgone on for weeks before the eventand after lunch on that day, the ArtClub students swarmed into thecafeteria and transformed it intothe Coffeehouse within 45 min-utes. Carrying artwork and mask-ing tape, lugging big stage risers,boxes of brownies, cupcakes,cookies and musical instruments,decorations, streamers and audioequipment, the cafeteria wasquickly transformed.

The actual event was electric asthe doors finally opened, peopletook their seats and the perform-ances began. There was plenty ofdelicious food, and of course cof-fee available, and studentschecked out the exhibits of stu-dents’ artwork on their way in.

When the music started theaudience was totally locked intothe students’ performances includ-ing a rockabilly performance byBryan Castellon, R&B byCinnevia Knight, a stirring rap byJa’Ron McKinney, spoken wordpoetry by Kania Davis, and anincredible rock guitar performanceby Kelvin Bello. Other great per-formances were delivered by

Kelcy Phanord, Steven Espinitia,Alina Ogando and AlexandriaFernandez.

In addition to the sold-outcrowd of students there were vari-ous teachers and administratorsrocking out along with everybodyelse. Assistant principal ChantelOsborne said “ I love the arts! Thisis wonderful!” Intern principalFrancisco Garnica commented“This is so great! The kids aredoing such a great job!” And prin-cipal Luis Diaz added“Coffeehouse is great, it’s alwaysa really good thing!”

The Art Club Officers whowere instrumental in planning andorganizing the event were JoseGalindo, Tabitha Wagon, KathyrnRamos, Caroline Ramos, KevinHernandez, and Amy Lacayo . TheArt Club sponsor who coordinatedCoffeehouse was art teacher RonLaffin, and art teacher GloriaRosa.

Rosa's students created theKandy Kastle stage backdrop.Audio support was generated byCaroline Ramos, Carlos Romeroand Felipe Tomes and directed byFine Arts Academy lead teacherShenita Hunt. The entire eventwas a Fine Arts Academy produc-tion.

Student Activities director LynEimer said, “That was really good,you guys should do another one!”

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U.S. CONGRESSMAN MARIO DIAZ-BALART recently hon-ored students at Mater Lakes Academy for recording perfectscores on the FCAT. He also recognized principal ReneRovirosa for saving the life of student Devon Octave, who wentinto cardiac arrest on October 31. Diaz-Balart is joined by stu-dents Mercedes Ferreira-Dias, Ana Otero, Gillian Peraza, NyaSegura-Watson, Mateo Alzate, Adhm Farid and Rovirosa.

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Hialeah Miami Lakes High’sJose Bueno named NorthRegion Principal of the Year

Hialeah Miami Lakes (HML)principal Jose Bueno has beenchosen as Miami-Dade CountyPublic Schools' North RegionPrincipal of the Year. Bueno is notnew to the educational spotlight,having sky-rocketed school gradesduring his career as principal.

Bueno began his teachingcareer in 1993 at Norland MiddleSchool where he taught 6th gradegeography and then went to FilerMiddle School where he taughtcivics. In 1997 Bueno was pro-moted to assistant principal ofCurriculum at Citrus GroveMiddle School and by 2003, hehad become principal of JoseMarti Middle School.

It was at Jose Marti whereBueno began his letter grade-rais-

ing streak. In three short years,Bueno raised the school grade atJose Marti from a "C" to an "A".He then became the founding prin-cipal of Country Club MiddleSchool where once again he cham-pioned the school from a "D" to an"A" during the 2007-2008 schoolyear, an accomplishment onlycompleted by three other schools.

In 2010, Bueno took over astruggling HML and once againraised the school grade from a "D"to a "B" with hopeful expectationsthat this years' school grade, due tobe released at the end ofDecember, with be an "A".

Assistant principal CynthiaPrado recently spoke with thePrincipal of the Year committeeand said "Mr. Bueno is truly a

transformational principal becauseonly someone with such incredibleinsight and vision can improve thegrade of not just one school but ofthree!"

HML is located at 7977 West 12Avenue in Hialeah. For moreinformation on the school, call305-823-1330.

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Montessori teaching for elementary childrenBy Charlene ThibodeauSpecial to the LakerBoth traditional and Montessori

teaching strategies are required toteach elementary children in mathconcepts. Homework is a way ofreinforcing new or old concepts thatare taught in class. Some of the con-cepts conceived require intensework within the class structure andhomework is not assigned, especial-ly when the Montessori materialsare needed.

Work books are used during classtime which prepares the children forother settings and Montessori mate-rials are used in every area of theclassroom as learning tools.

The elementary school goal isworking toward the abstract inlearning and eventually eliminatingthe child's dependency on learningmaterials or counting fingers.

First graders in many instancesrequire more time and patience due

to the different levels of develop-ment of each child and their maturi-ty. When a child is unable to explainwhat they are being taught, a confer-ence is definitely necessary with thelead teacher.

Concepts in first grade by puttingtogether numbers is addition and intime putting together the same num-bers is multiplication and deemedadequate during the child's first yearin elementary.

Montessori philosophy allows afreedom to work independently inthe classroom after the child hasreceived instruction. This time alsoenables teachers to assist other chil-dren who need encouragement andadditional help to eliminate the pos-sibility of failure.

It is important for a clear and pre-cise understanding of theMontessori philosophy which isessentially repetitive until the con-cept is grasped while the children

learn at their own pace.It is the duty and obligation of the

teachers that the children receive thevery best education with an empha-sis on social, spiritual and physicaldevelopment of which are takenvery seriously to help ensure suc-cess throughout their lives.

Maintaining the educationalquality throughout the 42 year histo-ry of Montessori Children's Houseof Miami Lakes is attributed to thelove of God instilled into the spiritof a child, and is a God givenassignment that shall continue to bemaintained.

And all our children shall betaught of the Lord; prosper and be inhealth even as their soul prospers.Where there is liberty there is life,and where there is liberty there isjoy. For the joy of the Lord is ourstrength and health springs forthspeedily.


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Area religious leadersoffer seasonal messages

Imperfectly Perfect StableBy Dennis BartelsInterim Pastor, St. Andrews

Lutheran ChurchThe Christmas season evokes a

number of beautiful images,ornately decorated Christmastrees, white winter wonderlands,and jolly St. Nick in his red suitand long white beard.

While these are reminders ofthis wonderful holiday, the imagethat matters most is an imperfectand unclean stable. The reality isthat the stable which housed Godwas imperfectly perfect. Whywould God choose such an imper-fect and seemingly insignificantsetting for His grand entrance tohumanity? His desired accommo-dations imply this reality: Goddoes not expect perfection, Heperfects the imperfect.

While history has painted a

quaint portrait of the stable, thereality is that these accommoda-tions would be less than ideal for anew born. A stable housed animalsand the "beautiful manger" is afeeding trough. Given the struc-ture's function, there was probablylittle attention paid to its construc-

tion and maintenance. In spite ofits imperfections, the stable wasmade imperfectly perfect becauseof the presence of the Savior.

Jesus chooses that which isimperfect to manifest His love. Hedoes exactly that withhumanity! Romans 5:8 says, "Goddemonstrates his love for us inthis; for while we were still sinnersChrist died for us." Like the sta-ble, we too are riddled with imper-fections and yet Jesus' death on thecross and resurrection has perfect-ed us, making us righteous in Hissight.

This Christmas season, weinvite you to join us on our"Journey to the Stable," as weexplore different aspects of theChristmas story. We will learnmore about the stable and all of itsimperfections, but more impor-tantly we will learn about Jesuswho makes the imperfect perfect.

St. Andrews Lutheran Churchis located at 575 West 68 Street inHialeah. English services are heldat 9 a.m. and Spanish services at10:30 a.m. Join us on Christmasmorning for our English service at9 a.m.

DENNIS BARTELS

Christmas is a time ofBeauty, Unity and Hope

By Father Jose AlvarezOur Lady of the LakesCatholic ChurchChristmas is one of the most

cherished times of the year!Throughout the world, peopleanticipate its celebration with col-orful festivities that take on variedexpressions in different cultures.

It is a time in which the beauti-ful sounds of carols soothe ourears and hearts. It is a time inwhich our eyes are mesmerized bydelightful decorations and thegleam of twinkling lights. It is atime in which all kinds of gifts aregenerously and joyfullyexchanged. It is a time of beauty,unity, and hope.

For Christians, the spirit of thistime is particularly understandablesince Christmas is the celebrationof the birth of Jesus Christ.

Christians believe that Jesus,the Word through whom all goodthings were made, took on fleshand came into the world to revealthe fullness of beauty, unity andhope which is always in our midst,but which our eyes are oftenclouded from seeing. Jesus cameto shed light on the goodness ofour existence. Consequently, Jesus

is regarded as the light of theworld!

May the reality of Christmastherefore serve us well! As thelight in the afternoon grows dayby day beyond Christmas, may thelight of our vision also grow so wemay all cherish the beauty, unityand hope that is already ours andallow the spirit of this time toenhance it.

To people of all creeds, coun-tries, and cultures here in our localcommunity, may this Christmas befor you, your loved ones and forus all, a great time of light – a timeto celebrate the blessings whichare uniquely ours.

FATHER JOSE ALVAREZ

Orthodox Cathedral of Christ the Saviour

By Father Joseph LucasOrthodox Cathedral of Christ

the SaviourToday the Virgin gives birth to

the incomprehensible OneAnd the earth offers a cave to

the unapproachable OneAngels and shepherds glorify

Him; the Magi journey with a star Since for our sakes is born the

Eternal God as a little Child.(Ancient Orthodox Christian

Hymn for Christmas.)The clergy and parishioners of

Christ the Savior OrthodoxCathedral wish you and your fam-ily a joyous Nativity of our LordJesus Christ, and a New Yearfilled with God's blessings. Christis born, let us glorify Him! FATHER JOSEPH LUCAS


Miami Lakes Baptist Church6250 Miami Lakes Dr. EastTelephone: 305-823-3888

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

M.L. Congregational Church6701 Miami Lakeway South

Telephone: 305-822-4313Adult Sunday School...................9 AMChildren’s Sunday School.....10:30 AMWorship.................................10:30 AM

Sunrise Presbyterian Church18400 N.W. 68 Avenue

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

St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church15650 Miami Lakeway North

Telephone: 305-558-3961Sunday Eucharist........................10 AMChildren’s Sunday School..........10 AMAdult Bible Study.......................11 AM

San Francisco de Asis(Iglesia Episcopal)

15650 Miami Lakeway NorthTelephone: 305-558-3961

Misa en Espanol...................12:15 PMEscuela Dominical................12:15 PM

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

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

Palm Vista Community ChurchMeeting at Miami Lakes Middle

6425 Miami Lakeway NorthTelephone: 305-822-6999

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

Temple Tifereth Jacob5901 N.W. 151 Street

Telephone: 305-557-2651Call for Service Schedule

Iglesia Biblica CristianaEspañol Servicios

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

6250 Miami Lakes Drive East

El Nuevo Comienzo6701 Miami Lakeway South

Services in SpanishSunday service.........................2:00 PMThursday service.....................7:00 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 305-244-8485

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

Contemporary services..........9:40 AMTraditional ServicesWorship10:00 AMWednesday:Kids Bible Study....................4:30 PMWed. Bible Study....................6:30 PM

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.

In Christ’s birth:Foregiveness and a New Start

By Dr. Jeffrey FrantzPastor, Miami Lakes Congregational ChurchBeyond the warm fuzzy side of

Christmas – the side with idyllicmanger scenes, eager shepherdshurrying off to Bethlehem tobehold the humble birth, andsongs of praise from lofty angels –is the deeper side of Christ's birth.

On this side, the hope for newbirth and the new beginnings thatlie beyond, wait expectantly in thehuman spirit. It is no accident thatthe nativity stories of the Biblespeak directly about the functionalpurpose of the holy birth: For hewill save his people from their sins(Matthew 1:21); and how the sal-vation that Christ brings is by theforgiveness of their sins (Luke1:77).

In the Christmas blockbusterfilm of nearly a decade ago, LoveActually, over and over again thepoint was made: Christmas is a

time for telling the truth. The truthof Christmas is that new birthcomes with a price. The price isbeing able to let go of enough yes-terday so we can embark on a newbeginning today.

The Good News is that suchnew beginnings are possible.Moreover, Christmas is a timewhen our human spirit is perhapsmost ready for new beginnings

(constructive change and transfor-mation) to happen.

For many of us, starting overrequires forgiveness. It asks thatwe be honest and open about pastshortcomings and failures. And itinvites us to seek God's presencein all things. Jesus' birth is aboutforgiveness and being forgiven sothat we and others, whether welike them or not, can move on withour lives.

All of us have stuff we need toget beyond in our lives. Some ofus have bad tapes from our child-hood, or from relationships thatran sour. Others of us have thingswe've said or done that havebrought untold pain and hurt topeople we care about.

Let Christmas come; and let theforgiveness that it signals be atime of healing and renewal to theends of the earth!

DR. JEFFREY FRANTZ

Area churches schedule specialservices and events for the holidays

Special activities and servicesto celebrate the holiday seasonwill be held for various area con-gregations. For details, contactchurch offices directly.

Our Lady of the LakesCatholic Church, located at15801 N.W. 67 Avenue, is holdingspecial holiday mass on ChristmasEve, Christmas Day, New Year'sEve and New Year's day. OnTuesday, December 24, aChildren’s Festival in Carols willtake place at 4:45 p.m. followedby a vigil at 5 p.m. Later thatevening a Festival in Carols willbe held at 11:30 p.m. followed bya bilingual Christmas Eve mid-night mass.

Mass will take place at 8:30a.m. (Spanish), 10:30 a.m.(English) and 12:30 p.m.(Spanish) on Christmas day andNew Year's day. A vigil will beheld on Tuesday, December 31 at5 p.m.

Miami Lakes Baptist Church,located at 6250 Miami LakesDrive East, will hold specialChristmas services on Sunday,December 22 at 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m.and 12:30 p.m. MLB's New Year'sFamily Fest will be held January 1from 1 to 5 p.m.

Miami Lakes UnitedMethodist Church, located at14800 Ludlam Road, is holdingthe first annual Winterfest eventfor the holiday season. Winterfestwill continue on through January1. For more information on activi-ties and scheduled events visit

www.miamilakesumc.net/winter-fest/ or contact the church office.

Miami Lakes CongregationalChurch, 6701 Miami LakewaySouth, will hold a ChristmasConcert, Christmas ChoraleExtravaganza, featuring theChristmas music of English com-poser John Rutter at 7:30 p.m. anda Christmas Eve Celebration onTuesday, December 24, featuringa family service and ChristmasPageant at 5 p.m. and a traditionalCommunion service at 10 p.m.

Christ the Savior OrthodoxCathedral, located at 16601 N.W.77 Court, is holding a ChristmasEve vigil service at 5 p.m. and aDivine Liturgy on Christmas dayat 10 a.m.

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• 2 and 3 Bedroom Townhomes from $2,000

• Granite countertops,laminate wood flooring,stainless appliances,huge closets, washer/dryer

• Townhomes w/attached garages, 24 hr. maintenance

• Gated entry, on-site fitness studio, pool, half basketball court, bark park and 1.5 acre lake

• Schools: Bob Graham Education Center (K-8),and Barbara Goleman Senior High School

RE/MAX Unique Realty and RE/MAX Realty 1

wish you a beautifulHoliday Season and

throughout the comingNew Year.

Remember, if you wish to participate in our Annual

Toy Drive you can drop offany unwrapped gifts at the

Miami Lakes office.All the toys will be donated

to Children’s Miracle Network.

RE/MAX Unique Realty & RE/MAX Realty 1 Newsletter

Eddie Rodriguez, Broker/OwnerRE/MAX Unique RealtyLake Katherine Shopping Center6167 Miami Lakes Dr. East, Miami Lakes, FL 33014

305.822.7444

RE/MAX Realty 14100 NE 2nd Avenue, Suite 310

Miami, FL 33137305.822.8216

Website: www.wesellfloridanow.com *Copyright© 2013 RE/MAX, LLC.All rights reserved.

“Professional Service, EducationalGuidance & A Proven Track Record.”

Arturo Rodriguez, P.A.305-205-9785Broker-Associate

Maria Victoria Zarate305-308-9482Realtor-Associate

• Over 31 years of Real Estate Experience• Ranked Miami Lakes Top Producers 2001-2012• The Only Coldwell Banker agents in Miami Lakes

ranked among the Top 100 Professionals in Floridaand Top 1% nationwide.

Residential Real Estate“Owned and operated by NRT, LLC”

Serving the Miami Lakes community for over 35 years as a

full service Realtor!

Vera Cox305-542-1944

[email protected]

• Tough times call for a Tough Agent• Member of the President’s Circle• Member of the International

Diamond Society• If you are considering selling and

want a reliable agent that gets thejob done, call me.

I can help you close!

305-817-2170

Closing Agent/Attorney

BUY OR SELLARMADA MAKES

IT HAPPEN!

JOSE ARMADA JR. LLCShort Sale • Commercial

Military Certified6167 Miami Lakes Dr., East

Miami Lakes, FL 33014www.josearmadajr.com

305.525.1297 Unique Realty

What if your realtor is also your neighbor?

Ask Your Neighbor!I am a residential and commercial Realtor.

Niurka Mejias, RealtorShort Sale Specialist/REO Certified

GRG, Real Estate Company14100 NW Palmetto Frontage Road, #101

Miami Lakes, FL 33016

786-506-0602 CellEmail: [email protected]

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Thank you Miami Lakes for making2013 an amazing year!We wish you all good luck, healthand prosperity for 2014!

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