miami laker 2015 november 20

A LookInside:

n December 1 is deadline forentries in the Main StreetBanner Art contest....................3

n Miami Lakes Garden Clubhosts Town’s Operations ChiefTony Lopez on November 23...4

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

n West of Cannes Film Festivalopens November 18-22 at theMain Street Playhouse..............8

n In Memoriam: Miami Lakespioneer planner and executiveR. Floyd Luckey Jr...................9

n Miami Lakes EducationalCenter names Erica EvansDeSimone Teacher of Year......20

n American Senior High hostsJROTC Raider competition for300 participants...................21

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

Vol. 41 No 22 305-817-4078 MIAMI LAKES, FLORIDA NOVEMBER 20, 2015

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MIAMI LAKES’ new Youth Center, “The Spot,” will be officially dedicated during a Grand Openingceremony from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 21.

Miami Lakes kids now have theirown ‘Spot’ at new Youth Center

Town of Miami Lakes is invit-ing the community to join officialsand staff for the grand opening ofthe new Youth Center at Park East,also known as “The Spot, from 11a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday,November 21.

The grand opening event willbe complete with an afternoon of

amusements, music, food, give-aways and fun for the whole family.

The Youth Center, located at6075 Miami Lakes Drive, is a4,000 square-foot facility withmultipurpose activities rooms, aclassroom area for after schooleducational programs and tutor-ing, and an outdoor patio area with

a half basketball court and a newstate-of-the-art playground.

For more information on “TheSpot,” visit www.miamilakes-fl.gov/thespot, or contact Pro-grams Specialist Jeremy Bajdaunat [email protected].

AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL JROTC Cadets perform a flagfolding ceremony during the official Miami Lakes Veterans Daycommemorations at Town Hall.(See story, photos on 0.)

Miami Lakes salutes veteranswith parade and patriotic event

HUNDREDS of local Key Club members participated in hugefood drive to feed the homeless. (See story on Page 3)

(Photo by Lew Mausow.)

Annual Festival of Lights Nov. 28 on Main StreetThe Graham Companies and

the Main Street Merchants willhost the official kickoff for the2015 Holiday season at the 31stannual Main Street Festival ofLights in downtown Miami Lakes

from 6 to 10 p.m. on Saturday,November 28.

The event will take place alongtwo blocks of Main Street fromLudlam Road to Bull Run Road.There will be entertainment for the

whole family throughout the nightincluding the Lighting of MainStreet, a live DJ, photo booth, andperformances by students fromlocal schools, plus lots of freeactivities for everyone to enjoy.

The Lighting Ceremony willtake place at the Main Stage at 7p.m.

Supporting sponsors for theevent include Publix SuperMarkets, The Miami Herald, andMiami’s MY93.9, More Music,More Variety.

The Holiday magic continuesthroughout the night along MainStreet which is transformed into awinter wonderland. Take pictureswith Santa and help the MiamiLakes Boy Scouts raised funds fortheir troop.

The Festival of Lights has beena family favorite tradition for overthree decades among Miami Lakesresidents and neighboring commu-nities who have gathered togetherto bring in the Holidays.

Main Street, the ultimate shop-

ping, dining, and entertainmentdestination has lured generationsof distinguished locals and travel-ers to its idyllic setting. Residentsare encouraged to bring their fam-ily and friends before the festivalbegins to enjoy Small BusinessSaturday, a great way to supportthe Main Street businesses.

For more information on MainStreet, visit mainstreetmiami-lakes.com.

Miami Lakes Kiwanis Club’sKey Club food drive a success

NOVEMBER 20, 2015 THE MIAMI LAKER

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The Graham Companies inpartnership with the Main StreetMerchants is inviting MiamiLakes children, as well as studentsfrom area schools, to participate inthe 3rd Annual Main Street Bannerart contest where up to 26 win-ners’ artwork will be showcasedalong Main Street’s light pole ban-ners.

This year’s theme is “I CanMake A Difference.” Artworkshould interpret how one personcan make a difference whether it

be in their school, community, orbeyond.

The contest is open to all chil-dren who live in Miami Lakes, orattend a Miami Lakes publicschool (Miami Lakes K-8 Center,Bob Graham Education Center,Miami Lakes Middle School,Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior HighSchool, Barbara Goleman SeniorHigh School, Miami LakesEducational Center), or any MiamiLakes private school.

Artwork must be submitted for

judging on or before December 11.Winners will be notified by mailthe week of January 18, 2016, andwill be printed in the February 5,2016 edition of The Miami Laker.

Artwork will be printed on ban-ners which will be hung alongMain Street and on displaythrough May 2016.

An entry form and flyer for theMain Street Banner art contest canbe found outline at www.miami-lakes.com under the news tab.

Dec. 1 deadline for Main St. banner art entriesKey Club members from sevenlocal high schools join in largefood drive to feed the homeless

Hundreds of South Floridateens, representing seven localKey Clubs sponsored by theKiwanis Club of Greater MiamiLakes, gathered at Miami LakesTown Hall on Saturday,November 7, in the culmination ofa weeks-long food drive to feedthe homeless.

The teens – from Key Clubs atMiami Lakes Educational Center,Barbara Goleman High, HialeahMiami Lakes High, AmericanHigh, Mater Lakes Academy, JoseMarti Mast Academy, and HialeahGardens High – brought thou-sands of cans of food and bottledwater to the gathering.

Joining the teens for the eventwere Miami Lakes MayorMichael Pizzi, andCouncilmembers Manny Cid,Frank Mingo, Tony Lama andCeasar Mestre.

In recognition of the teens’efforts, which were part of KeyClub International’s Key ClubWeek worldwide, Pizzi presenteda proclamation declaring the dayas Key Club Day in Miami Lakes.

“What you Key Club membershave done here today is absolutelyamazing,” said Pizzi in presentingan official proclamation whichurged the people of Miami Lakes

to ‘recognize the meaningful workdone by the Kiwanis Club ofGreater Miami Lakes and theirseven tireless Key Clubs who areconstantly giving of themselves tomake our community a betterplace.’

“This was an outstandingevent,” said Tom Freiwald, formerKiwanis Lieutenant Governor.“The Key Club members and theiradvisors did a fantastic job whichwill enable us to distribute food tothe homeless of the area, which isparticularly important around theholiday time.”

For more information about theKiwanis Club of Greater MiamiLakes or to join in one of theircommunity service projects, con-tact Allen Albrecht at 786-208-3177, Tom Freiwald at 305-582-3280 or Diana Fernandez at 305-586-8736

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Miami Lakes Garden Clubhosts Town’s OperationsChief Tony Lopez on Nov. 23

Tony Lopez, CPRE, chief ofOperations for the Town of MiamiLakes, will be the guest speaker atthe November 23 meeting of theMiami Lakes Garden Club at theMary Collins Community Center,15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. The meet-ing begins at 7 p.m.

Lopez will provide an updateon the Town’s BeautificationMaster Plan, Greenways andTrails Master Plan, and provideupdates on the Town’s parks, treecanopy and upcoming capitalprojects. The general public iswelcome to attend.

A Miami native, Lopez beganhis career in 2003 working at theSouth Miami YMCA, and in 2004,became Miami Lakes’ first recre-ation employee. Since then, heheld several positions of progres-sive responsibility in over 10years with the Town includingseven years as Director of Parks,Recreation/Community andLeisure Services.

He is the recipient of national,state and local wards recognizinghis innovation in the parks andrecreation field, and in 2007, hereceived the Robert W. CrawfordNational Recreation & ParksAssociation’s Young ProfessionalAward. He is one of a handful ofPark Directors in the nation tohave achieved the prestigiousCertified Parks & RecreationExecutive (CPRE) designation.

In 2014, Lopez accepted anopportunity to work for the Mayorof the City of Jacksonville, thelargest urban park system in thecountry, as their director of Parks,Recreation and CommunityServices.

In June 2015, Lopez returned toMiami Lakes as chief ofOperations to handle the oversightand implementation of all Townoperational initiatives along with

overseeing the CommunityServices and Public Works depart-ments.

Under his leadership, MiamiLakes has been nationally recog-nized for its unparalleled parkssystem consisting of more than100 pocket parks and greenspaces, two 20-plus acreactive/athletic parks, 70 miles ofrights-of-ways and medians,urban tree canopy of 17,000 trees,three community centers, 10 vol-unteer committees that providemore than 50 special events peryear, and several community-based organizations/recreationprograms.

During his tenure as director,Miami Lakes became a two-timeAll-American City finalist, seven-time Playful City USA recipient,seven-time Tree City USA winner,and claimed one of the 100 bestCommunities for Youth People inthe United States.

He has served as adjunct pro-fessor at St. Thomas Universityand at Florida InternationalUniversity. He currently serves aschairman of the AlumniCommittee at St. ThomasUniversity.

TONY LOPEZ


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‘Graham Herd’ participates inMiami’s Alzheimer’s Walk tohonor the late ‘B’ Graham

THE “GRAHAM HERD” participated in the Miami Walk to EndAlzheimer’s on November 7 where they collectively raised over$5,800 for Alzheimer’s research, care and support. Led by teamcaptain Andrea Graham Rechichi, the Herd continues to supportthe Alzheimer’s Association in memory of “B” Graham (Andrea’sfather). Pictured (top, from left) Lindsay Selmer, Ellen Selmer,Carol Wyllie, Philip Wyllie, Mike Martinez, Stu Wyllie, KatieMartinez, Lee Gordon, Elissa Chakoff, Danny Martinez, JoanieGraham and Beth Martinez; (bottom, from left) Julie Henriquez,Dom Rechichi, Armanda Pivacco, Luis Martinez, CynthiaGordon, William Rechichi, Laura Wyllie and Andrea GrahamRechichi.

Town of Miami Lakes and itscommittees organize over 100events each year and offer severalsponsorship opportunities withvarying levels of monetary and in-kind donations.

Each committee is tasked witha unique mission designed to edu-cate and entertain residents of allages. The varying levels of spon-sorship include recognition inprint and media distribution,recognition during the event, and

promotional booth space at thelarger events.

The Graham Companies, Pal-metto General Hospital, LeonMedical Centers, and MiamiLakes AutoMall are among thetown’s top community event spon-sors.

Local businesses are encour-aged to view the potential ways tocollaborate with the town by visit-ing www.miamilakes-fl.gov/spon-sor.

Miami Lakes citizen committees seekbusiness sponsors for special events


News and Notes from theTown of Miami Lakes

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Time to create online accountto register for Town’s variedSpring recreation programs

Recreation programs offered bythe Town of Miami Lakes haveproven to be very popular with thecommunity and for anyone inter-ested in participating in the springlineup of programs, now is a greattime to create an online registra-tion account.

Visit www.miamilakes-fl.gov/recprograms to view and registerfor more than 40 programs offeredby the Town for all ages and skilllevels.

Online registration for springclasses will take place via the

online registration system onDecember 1 at 6 p.m. includingStart Smart, Archery (youth andadult), and Hook A Kid On Golf.

Programs are scheduled to starton the following dates:

Start Smart, January 6Youth Archery and Adult

Archery, January 5Hook A Kid On Golf, January

13.For help with creating an

account, contact Mayra Duarte [email protected], or305-556-0771.

MIAMI LAKES’ Start Smart program for young children beginsagain on January 6. Registration opens on December 1.

Miami Lakes Elderly AffairsCommittee have set a schedule offree field trips for residents, 55years and above, for a variety offun and cultural activities.

The trips include:December 1, 10 a.m. – Aven-

tura Mall; January 7, 10 a.m. –Hialeah Park Racing & Casino;February 4, 10 a.m. – Zoo Miami;March 3, 10 a.m. – MorikamiJapanese Garden; April 7, 10a.m. – Perez Art Museum; Mayto September, time TBA –Marlins baseball field trips.

Transportation will be provid-ed and depart from Town Hall,6601 Main Street. Field trips;locations and times are subject tochange. Space is limited andreservations open 7 days prior toeach field trip date.

To reserve bus seating, contactSpecial Events and Committeescoordinator Clarisell De Cardenasat [email protected], or 305-364-6100.

New schedule forsenior field tripsannounced by Town

#TeamShulas winsAthletic Club’sdodgeball tourney

Shula’s Athletic Club did itspart to raise awareness and fundsfor Breast Cancer support by car-rying out a month-long raffle towin autographed Miami Dolphin’smemorabilia and a special charitytraining package, personal trainingpromotion, a Spin-A-Thon as wellas a Dodgeball Tournament duringOctober.

Through these events, Shula’swas able to raise over $1,300 forthe Women’s Breast Health &Heart Initiative.

The selected charity, headquar-tered in Miami Lakes, is on a mis-sion to save lives by connecting at-risk women with the preventionand early detection necessary tofight breast cancer and heart disease.

The events culminated onOctober 24 when eight teams fromHotel Indigo, The Graham

Companies, Shula’s Athletic Club,Women’s Breast Health & HeartInitiative, as well as individualmembers from the Athletic Cluband the Thrive training, which hadtwo teams composed of coachesand trainees, all competing in adodgeball tournament for the ulti-mate trophy.

In the end, it came down to twoteams battling for the champi-onship, #TeamShulas vs. PinkHeadbands, but #TeamShulas wasvictorious.

Shula’s Athletic Club expressedits appreciation to all the individu-als who participated and vowed toraise the bar next year.

ANDREA IVORY (far left), executive director of the Women’sBreast Health & Heart Initiative, poses with the winning dodge-ball team, #TeamShulas.


News and Notes from the Town of Miami Lakes

Public Safety Committee MeetingWednesday, November 18, 6:30 PMMiami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.

Veterans Committee MeetingThursday, November 19, 6:00 PMMiami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.

Neighborhood Improvement Committee MeetingThursday, November 19, 7:00 PMMiami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.

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

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

Cultural Affairs Committee MeetingThursday, December 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 November 13, 2015at Miami Lakes, Fl.Gina Inguanzo, Town Clerk

TOWN OF MIAMI LAKESNOTICE IS HEREWITH GIVEN that meetings of the Town Council of the Town of Miami Lakes, Florida, and its committees, have been scheduled for the following dates, times and locations:

BROWN MACKIE COLLEGE MIAMI presents boxes of nonper-ishables to Miami Lakes Veterans Committee’s care packagecollection. Pictured (from left) Veterans Committee memberGeorge Deming, Army veteran Kajir Harriott, adjunct professorand drive organizer Esther Colon, Mayor Michael Pizzi, Armyveteran Laura Postell and Army veteran Mark Raful.

Brown Mackie College donationsfill Vets Committee’s care packages

On November 10, BrownMackie College Miami donated18 boxes of nonperishables forthe Miami Lakes VeteransCommittee’s care package collec-tion which allowed the committeeto complete its mission to sendpackages overseas to troops intime for the holiday season.

“Special thanks to BrownMackie College for thinking ofour men and women in the armedforces by preparing and sendingthese care packages. “I’m certainwhen they receive these pack-ages, they will be glad to knowthat they have so much supportand love back home,” said MayorMichael Pizzi.

The Veterans Committee alsothanked Esther Colon, adjunctprofessor at Brown MackieCollege Miami, as well as the fac-ulty, staff, an alumni who assistedin making the care package col-lection drive a success.

Town plans 15th Anniversarycelebration on December 5 atMiami Lakes Park West

The Miami Lakes communityis invited to join elected officialsas they celebrate the 15th yearAnniversary of the Town ofMiami Lakes from 11 a.m. to 2p.m. on Saturday, December 5, atMiami Lakes Park West, 15151N.W. 82 Avenue.

The fun-filled event for thewhole family will feature liveentertainment, food trucks, carni-val rides, a petting zoo, skatingrink and more.

Councilmember Frank Mingois teaming up with the town’sYouth Activities Task Force toensure a happy holiday season forchildren in need. The event, activ-ities, and rides are free, but eventorganizers are encouraging resi-dents to bring unwrapped toys tobe donated to His HouseChildren’s Home.

The event is sponsored in partof The Graham Companies,GreenSource Landscape & SportsTurf, Gestido Construction, LLC,SFM, Baptist Health, and MiamiLakes Auto Mall. Sponsorshipopportunities are still available.

Residents can help the towncommemorate its 15 years bysharing their favorite pictures andmost memorable moment inMiami Lakes. Be sure to tag onFacebook Twitter and Instagramusing the official event hashtag:#15yearsofgrowingbeautifully.

For more information on theevent or sponsorship opportuni-ties, contact Special Events andCommittees coordinator ClarisellDe Cardenas at [email protected], or 305-364-6100.

Adult painting students willexhibit in ‘Deck the Halls’

The Town of Miami Lakes,together with its Adult PaintingClass students, are inviting thecommunity to the “Deck theHalls” Art Exhibition and recep-tion at 6 p.m. on Wednesday,December 2, at Town Hall, 6601Main Street.

Dozens of beautiful holidayartworks created by the studentswill be on display throughout theholiday season.

For more information on theevent or other recreational pro-

grams offered by the Town, con-tact Kristina Labossiere at 305-698-9308, or email [email protected].

Movies in the Park seriesresumes on Friday, Nov. 20

For the eighth straight year,Miami Lakes Youth ActivitiesTask Force will present the“Movies in the Park” series, a freeevent that is held at Miami LakesPicnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82Avenue.

The series kicks off on Friday,November 20 at 7:30 p.m. andwill continue on two Fridayevenings each month throughJanuary.

Attendees are encouraged tobring blankets, and picnic basketsfor a family-friendly evening ofmoving watching under the stars.

The movie schedule:Friday, November 20 –

“Tomorrowland.”Friday, December 4 – “Elf.”Friday, December 18 – “Polar

Express.”Friday, January 8 – “ Max.”Friday, January 22 - “Minions.”For more information about the

Youth Activities Task Force andits events, or for sponsorship

opportunities, contact KatyaLysak at [email protected].


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Main Street Children’sDentistry & Orthodontics, a net-work of pediatric dental andorthodontic practices located at15600 N.W. 67 Avenue, Suite 110,recently celebrated the grandopening of a second location, anew state-of-the-art office special-izing in children’s dentistry also inMiami Lakes.

The new office hosted the eventand ribbon cutting on Thursday,October 29, at 15501 N.W. 67Avenue, Suite 201. Guests

enjoyed wine and cheese and tooka tour of the office. Among theattendees were Town of MiamiLakes, Miami-Dade County andChamber of Commerce represen-tatives as well as local businesses.

Dr. Helena Krawjesky, pedi-atric dentist, and Dr. JeffreyWeiss, orthodontist, owners of thenew practice, received a grandopening and ribbon cutting certifi-cate from the Miami-Dade CountyOffice of the Mayor and Board ofCounty Commissioners.

Main Street Dentistry hostsgrand opening of new facility

West of Cannes Film Festival opens Nov. 18-22 on Main St.By R.A. RomeroThe Miami Laker staffThe first annual West of Cannes

Film Festival (WOCFF) is a shortfilm festival for South Floridafilmmakers by South Florida film-makers. The event will be open tothe public and is scheduled for

November 18 - 22 at The MainStreet Playhouse, 6766 MainStreet, in Miami Lakes. To pur-chase tickets, visit www.westof-cannes.com/tickets.

Independent filmmakers fromSoutheast Florida counties havehad the opportunity to submit their

short films to be judged and poten-tially selected as one of five win-ners. The submission categoriesare for narrative, documentary, andexperimental short films and win-ners will be named for OverallGrand Jury Winner, OverallAudience Award, Narrative

Winner, Documentary Winner, andExperimental Winner. All fivewinners will be awarded with theWest of Cannes “Neon Palm”Award, an homage, with a culturalMiami twist, to the Cannes“Golden Palm” Award.

Finalists’ films will be screenedat the festival on Friday andSaturday, November 20 and 21,with the award ceremony follow-ing on Sunday, November 22. Ajury of judges consisting of indus-try professionals including HBOproducers, Univision directors,and local established filmmakerswill select the winners for theevent. Those not selected as final-ists will have their short filmsscreened in the days leading up tothe event at the playhouse.

The schedule of events:• Honorable Mention screen-

ings on November 18-19 at 8 p.m.($5);

• Official Selection ScreeningsNovember 20-22 (3 sessionsscreened four times over thecourse of the weekend) ($8 each,$15 for all three);

• FREE NYFA workshop, Independent Filmmaking Today -November 22 at 11 a.m.;

• Award Ceremony November

22 at 7 p.m. for filmmakers andjudges;

• Special Feature Screening of“Breathless,” November 22 at8:45 p.m. ($5).

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

For more information on thefestival, visit www.westofcannes.com.

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Miami Lakes Cultural AffairsCommittee is presenting the 15thannual Holiday Storytelling atMain Street Playhouse, 6766Main Street, at 2 p.m. on Sunday,December 6.

All attendees will receivebooks donated at Janet Marti,director at Inspired 2 Think, and amember of the Town’s Education

Advisory Board.Miami Lakes residents with

children under the age of 5 willhave an opportunity to register forthe free Imagination LibraryProgram.

To learn more about theImagination Library Program,contact Jackie Calzadilla [email protected].

Annual Holiday Storytelling event setfor December 6 at Main St. Playhouse

In Memoriam:M. Lakes pioneer R. Floyd Luckey Jr.

FLOYD LUCKEY (left) is pictured with the late William A.Graham and former U.S. Senator Bob Graham, at the site of anearly Miami Lakes Arts and Crafts Festival at the former Barnrecreation center, now the site of New Barn Apartments.

An integral member of TheSengra Corporation’s (forerunnerto The Graham Companies) man-agement team in the early devel-opment of the New Town ofMiami Lakes, R. Floyd LuckeyJr. passed away on November 5after a long illness at his home inLancaster, New Hampshire.

Luckey was a 1948 graduate ofLaBelle High School in LaBelle,Florida. He attended theUniversity of Florida graduatingin 1951 with high honors and adegree in Agricultural Education.In 1953, he earned a Master’sdegree in Agriculture Economicsand Cooperative DairyMarketing.

He served in the U.S. Navyattaining the rank of commandingofficer. He served aboard the USSWisconsin and the submarineUSS Burrfish, and was honorablydischarged after 3 years and 4months of distinguished service.

After leaving the Navy, heserved for 5 years as manager ofthe Independent Dairy FarmCooperative in South Florida andworked closely with the dairyfarmers enabling the cooperativeto become a thriving business.

His hard work and dedicationto the project did not go unno-ticed.

As William A. Graham, andhis brother Bob (now retired U.S.Senator), began their develop-ment of what was previously theirdairy farm, they brought Luckeyto their team to develop the 3000acres of what was known as theNew Town of Miami Lakes andwhat has now become the vibrantand beautiful Town of MiamiLakes.

Luckey worked closely withrenowned landscape architect andtown planner Lester Collins increating compatible adjoiningland uses, zoning codes approvedby then Dade County, and innova-tive residential and commercialbuilding designs that lured manynew residents and businesses tothe fledgling community.

Dedicating 15 years to theMiami Lakes projects, Luckeythen retired and relocated toBonita Springs, Florida, wherefor the next 30 years, he wasactive in the southwest Floridaareas of real estate and condo-minium development.

Luckey was instrumental inthe creation of Black Island andthe quaint taste of simple vacationlife at Bonita Beach PlantationResort (a/k/a “Crackerville”).Ultimately, Black Island andLovers Key were combined to bethe Lovers Key Carl E. JohnsonState Park.

Luckey, and his wife Barbara,operated the Bonita BeachPlantation Resort for 15 years. In2005, they retired to NewHampshire, and after 35 years ofmarriage, she passed in 2013.


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Miami Lakes salute to veteransdraws more than 1400 participants

Miami Lakes Veterans Com-mittee, with cooperation fromother town committees includingYouth Activities Task Force,Cultural Affairs and Public Safety,have labeled the 36th annualMiami Lakes Veterans Day Paradeas the best in history.

According to parade officials, atotal of 1402 individuals partici-pated including 63 groups.

The Grand Marshall was GaryE. Cardenas, Commander ofAmerican Legion Post 144-MiamiLakes. In addition to Post 144,

other veteran’s organizationsincluded the American LegionDepartment of Florida, theMilitary Vehicle PreservationAssociation, and many individualveterans.

A crowd favorite was the heli-copter fly-over by the U.S. CoastGuard.

Elected officials participatingin the parade included Miami-Dade County District 13 Com-missioner Esteban Bovo Jr., andtown officials including MayorMichael Pizzi, Vice Mayor Tim

Daubert, and CouncilmembersTony Lama, Ceasar Mestre,Nelson Hernandez, Frank Mingoand Manny Cid.

Participating organizations in-cluded the Miami Lakes PoliceHonor Guard, Miami-Dade PoliceDepartment’s Honor Guard, Mi-ami-Dade Fire Rescue, variousBoy and Girl Scouts troops,American High, Barbara GolemanHigh, Bob Graham EducationCenter, Hialeah Gardens MiddleSchool, Hialeah Miami LakesHighl, Miami Coral Park High,Miami Jackson Highl, MiamiLakes K8 Center, Miami LakesMiddle School, Rainbow ParkElementary, Miss HispanidadUSA, Yesteryear Classic Cars ofMiami, Zonta Club of MiamiLakes, Miami Lakes Garden Club,Optimist Club of Miami Lakes,and Don Danilo’s EquestrianGroup.

The official Veteran’s Cere-mony following the parade atTown Hall included an Invocationby Ismo Guzman, Chaplain ofAmerican Legion Post 144-MiamiLakes, the National Anthem per-formed by Mercedes FerreiraDias, remarks by Lt. ColonelMichael Coote of the U.S. Armyand U.S. Southern Command, andthe Flag Folding Ceremony per-formed by American Senior HighSchool JROTC with Stanley J.Brown, LTC, USA (Retired),Senior Army instructor.

The parade’s volunteer commit-tee included Veterans Committeemembers Alejando Sanchez,Angel Vazquez, Juan CarlosTalavera and Carlos Piedrahita;Cultural Affairs Committee mem-bers Dorothy Cook, FeliciaSalazar and Charles James; LynnAncel Matos, chair of YouthActivities Task Force, and OmarGonzalez, member of the PublicSafety Committee.

Event sponsors included TheGraham Companies, Miami LakesAutoMall, and Andy’s PoliceSupply.

MIAMI LAKES AREA RESIDENTS who have served in theArmed Forces participated in the town’s annual Veterans DaParade on November 8.

LARGE CROWD of enthusiastic spectators lined the MiamiLakes Veterans Day parade route.

GUESTS OF HONOR at Miami Lakes’ annual Veterans Dayparade were (from left) Vice Mayor Tim Daubert; Lt. ColonelMichael Coote of the U.S. Army and U.S. Southern Command;Mayor Michael Pizzi; Grand Marshall Gary Cardenas,Commander of American Legion Post 144-Miami Lakes; andCouncilmembers Nelson Hernandez and Ceasar Mestre.

BARBARA GOLEMAN’S band and cheerleaders were one ofseveral local high schools participating in the Veterans parade.

CORAL PARK HIGH SCHOOL’S honor color guard present thecolors in front of the Veterans Day parade grandstand area atthe corner of Main Street and Ludlam Road.


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LINDA HIGGS, director of the Spa at Shula’s, is pictured withthe new extensive skin care line – Eminence.

By R.A. RomeroThe Miami Laker staffThe Spa at Shula’s celebrated

its 10th anniversary earlier thisyear and in addition to its Avedaproduct line, the Spa is now offer-ing the completely organic andhandmade skin care line fromHungary – Eminence.

Linda Higgs, Spa director, per-sonally tests the products the Spaoffers to customers to be certain ofthe quality of the product. With theEminence line, Higgs is over-joyed.

“We are really all about naturalskin care, so when we wanted toexpand, my love for Eminence fitnicely with our Aveda productssince both are natural and environ-mentally conscious lines,” saidHiggs.

With 95 percent active ingredi-ents, the Eminence skin care lineis sure to satisfy. Among the prod-

ucts on the shelf are focuses onanti-aging, hyper pigmentation,sunscreen, eye creams, serums,exfoliating peels, and acne-proneskin. Nearly all the products retailunder $60 for full-sized containerswhose ingredients are very con-centrated and derived from fruitsand plants for coloration and fra-grances.

The Eminence products containno preservatives, no by-products,no fillers and no parabens. Theorganic nature of the productsbegin in the farming. Ingredientsare first grown in organic and bio-dynamic farming methods that donot use petroleum, harsh pesti-cides or fertilizers.

“Our staff has come alive fromthis launch,” said Higgs. “Theestheticians are really enjoyingworking with the products andseeing the skin transformations onour customers.”

The natural approach does notend in the product itself as theEminence brand also plants a treefor every product purchased. Sofar the Spa at Shula’s alone isresponsible for the planting of 573trees. Additionally, a portion ofeach purchase goes toward theprogram Eminence Kids, whichdelivers nutritious and organicmeals to children in hospitals.

With the holiday season fastapproaching, the Spa at Shula’swill be offering their “PureKarma” promotion where forevery $100 gift certificate pur-chased, a $10 gift certificate isgiven.

To make an appointment withthe Spa at Shula’s, call 305-820-8141. For more information onservices and the latest promotionsvisit www.spashula.com.


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Town of Miami LakesPublic Safety Committee November 18 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. CenterVeterans Committee November 19 6:0 pm M.L. Govt. CenterNeighborhood Improvement Committee

November 19 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. CenterTown Council Meeting December 1 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. CenterYouth Activities T. F. December 2 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. CenterCultural Affairs Com. December 3 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center

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Homeowners OrganizationsRoyal Oaks November 18 7:30 pm MCCCSerenity Point November 18 7:00 pm MCCCGramercy Park November 19 7:00 pm MCCCLake Elizabeth November 23 7:00 pm MCCCLake Martha November 24 6:30 pm MCCCLoch Lomond West November 24 7:30 pm MCCCVilla Vizcaya November 25 7:30 pm MCCCLake Sandra November 26 7:30 pm MCCCFountain Park November 30 7:30 pm MCCC

Miami Lakes Clubs, Professional & Volunteer GroupsM.L. Garden Club BuncoDecember 2 11:15 am MCCCM.L. Garden Club November 23 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

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MIAMI LAKES CHAMBER president Magaly Rubio presents aCertificate of Appreciation to luncheon speaker Tim Reynolds,sports writer for the Associated Press.

AP sportswriter Tim Reynolds visitsM. L. Chamber’s October luncheon

By David L. SnellingThe Miami Laker staffAssociated Press sports writer

Tim Reynolds knows all aboutteamwork.

Covering the Miami Heat formore than a decade, Reynolds hasa bird’s eye view of how team-work has become the recipe forsuccess, as the Heat won threeNBA World Championships andmade four consecutive trips to theNBA Finals.

“Teamwork means competitionwhich is never a bad thing if yougo about it the right way,”Reynolds said during a recentMiami Lakes Chamber ofCommerce membership luncheonwhere he was the guest speaker.

Reynolds, a Miami Lakes resi-dent, said that “same teamwork”in sports can also be used for busi-nesses, as he offered a road mapfor companies seeking a success-ful journey, but they first musthuddle and form a game plan towin out against the tough competi-tion.

“It’s parallel to sports as long asyou have a group of people striv-ing for a common goal,” he said.“Whether it’s sports or the realworld, it’s the way of winning thatproduces the best results.”

The New York native said fol-lowing Miami’s NBA Finals victo-ry over the Oklahoma Thunder in2012, the Heat was recognized asone of the best teams in NBA his-tory.

“I have seen a huge change inthat team,” he said. “It’s parallel tocompanies with good teamwork.”

As the game of basketball hasevolved over the years, Reynoldssaid Heat President and former

head coach Pat Riley stuck withthe same game plan.

He said Riley uses a business-like approach to build his team andmake them winners, targeting thebest players on the market duringfree agency.

“He has won an NBAChampionship as a player, as acoach and as an NBA executive,”Reynolds said. “As the gamechanged and the times changed,Pat remained the same on hisapproach to the game for over 20years he has been in Miami. He issomeone who guys look up to, andplayers who have an opportunityto be around him take advantageof it. For the most part, they wantto be around winners.”

Reynolds added: “Pat is theexample of a successful businessmarriage when it is done the rightway.”

Reynolds joined TheAssociated Press in 2002, andbesides covering the Heat, he isthe beat writer for the MiamiHurricanes football team, coveredthe Super Bowl, the World Seriesand the Stanley Cup Finals.

During his spare time,Reynolds is living out his basket-ball dream, playing for an adultleague in the gym at Our Lady ofthe Lakes Catholic School.

His team, the Miami Lakes,won the championship this pastSummer. Miami Lakes Council-member Manny Cid was one of histeammates.

“I have the trophy sitting in myhouse,” Reynolds quipped. “Wewere fortunate enough to win forus old guys who still feel like wecan play. We have some fun.”

Said Cid: “He is a good basket-ball player.”

Straightforward TipsFor Small Businesses

By Michael Huffaker, Franchise OwnerExpress Employment Professionals

How to Get Back on Track WhenGoal Setting Goes Wrong

Finding success in life isn’t abouthitting every goal you set. Any entre-preneur can tell you that failure isjust another step in the journey tosuccess. What’s important is howyou react to those failures.

First realize that you’ve not alone.A survey reported in Inc. magazinerevealed that 77 percent of smallbusiness owners have yet to reachtheir vision for their companies.

Don’t waste valuable time beatingyourself up over missed goals.According to a report by Psychol-ogy Today, this will lower your ener-gy and feelings of self-worth, mak-ing it harder to get back on track.

To move forward, it’s important toanalyze whether poor goal setting iswhat tripped you up. This is all toocommon, and according to TheGlobe and Mail Career Lab series,you’re more likely to succeed if youset SMART (Specific, Measurable,Attainable, Results Driven, Timely)goals.

Drill DownAccording to an article by Dr. Heidi

Grant Halvorson, thousands of stud-ies have shown the importance ofnarrowing your goals to specific,concrete targets.

So, rather than setting a broad goal,like “achieving better success atwork,” set specific benchmarks thatare measurable, such as reaching acertain position, or making a targetsalary or commission. To supportthis long-range goal, assign yourselfmedium-term steps, which you’llneed to accomplish to reach your tar-get. Get feedback from your boss ormentor on what you’ll need toachieve to meet this goal, and whichstumbling blocks you may have toovercome.

Keep It RealIf the only way to make your goal

is to work a 70-hour week for thenext year, you are likely going toburn out. Inc. magazine notes that

while a challenge is important, if youset goals that are too challenging,you will wind up exhausted andunable to maintain the personal rela-tionships in your life. Fatigue andburnout often lead to mistakes thatlimit your abilities to achieve yourgoals.

Check Your TimeOnce you have your goals in place,

it’s essential to align time manage-ment with your future plan, accord-ing to an article in the HarvardBusiness Review. This will help youdetermine whether the way youspend your time now is going toallow you to reach your future goals.Look for things that bog you down,distract you or steal time from yourobjectives.

The idea is to find any areas of mis-alignment, and then adjust yourworkflow or the goal, as needed.

Don’t Go It AloneIt’s easier to meet any goal when

you have sound advice and guidancefrom others. In fact, an article by lifecoach Lesley Knowles notes thataccepting help and support from oth-ers is essential to success.

Friends and family can be yourgreatest cheerleaders and offer help-ful encouragement. On the businessside, your best bet is to find a mentorwho is knowledgeable in your field.A good mentor can help you stayfocused on your goals, suggest newstrategies you may not have consid-ered, and hold you accountable ifyou become distracted from yourplan.

Better goal setting can make a realdifference in your ability to over-come roadblocks on your path tosuccess. Before you set your nextround of goals, make sure you take amoment to enjoy your success.

Celebrate with those who support-ed your journey. Then, considerwhich goal setting elements helpedyou get where you are, and use themto set your vision for the future.


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Lakes resident Erick Lamelas is a Pan Am champAnyone familiar with the book

“Outliers: The Story of Success,”written by Malcolm Gladwell,understands the “10,000-hourrule.”

Gladwell explained that the keyto world-class expertise in any oneskill is to practice correctly for aminimum of 10,000 hours.

Erick Lamelas is a MiamiLakes resident who attended BobGraham Education Center fromkindergarten to eighth grade, haspracticed karate for the past 11years for about 10,000 hours, andhis skill is nothing short of worldclass.

Since the age of 6, Lamelas hastrained only in the style of Shito-Ryu, one of the many famous

forms of Karate.He has endured countless hours

of training, fought in dozens ofcompetitions, and has defeateddozens of fellow competitors.

Today, at the age of 18, Lamelashas been 10 times National KumiteKarate Champion, has fought aspart of team USA’s NationalKarate Team for five years andrecently represented the UnitedStates Olympic Karate Team at the2015 Pan-AmericanChampionships in Santa Cruz,Boilivia in August, bringing homethe gold for the second time in hisyoung karate career.

Lamelas is currently ranked No.2 in the world in his age andweight division and is considered

one of the top prospects if karate isadded to the Olympics in 2020.

Currently, his goal is to bringhome the gold from the WorldKarate Championship, being heldthis year in Jakarta, Indonesia inNovember.

“I have dreamed of winning theworld championship,” he said. “Tobring home that medal and realizemy dream has driven me to trainand literally fight as hard as I can.”

Lamelas’ skills and talents goway beyond the mats, he alsoplayed varsity basketball for theMater Lakes Academy Bears forhis entire four years of highschool, juggling both basketballpractice and karate training on thesame days multiple times a week.

Add to that a district champi-onship in wrestling his senior year,and an award for athlete of theyear 2014-2015.

Not to mention he plays the altosaxophone.

“I train everyday, sometimeseven twice a day. If I don’t make itto the dojo, I will practice mymoves or conditioning, run aroundthe neighborhood, or anything tokeep myself in shape for my com-petitions,” he said.

Training and his will to succeedhave made Lamelas an unbeliev-able athlete and the rewards havebeen plentiful.

Decorated along the walls of hisrooms are dozens of medals, cer-tificates and trophies, awards thathave taken him to destinations allover the world including Mexico,Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Boliviaand Spain.

“Going to Jakarta this yearwould be a dream come true,” hesaid. “I want to win the gold, notjust for my country, but also formy parents, Geanne and HeribertoLamelas, my sensei NoelHernandez at Musashi Dojo, andall of the friends and family thathave supported me throughout theyears. I know my family has sacri-ficed a lot for me to be where I am,for that I am extremely grateful.”

Unfortunately, being an all-state athlete in karate doesn’t

cover expenses for any of the com-petitions.

Athletes have to over their ownexpenses, which usually meanstheir parents pay for everything.Athletes are encouraged to raisefunds via any means necessary toacquire funding.

Lamelas is currently hoping toacquire sponsorship for theupcoming event. “My parents havealways encouraged me to push for-ward and fight for what I believein,” he said. “Karate has taught meto be humble, to be disciplined andto be respectful. Karate is my pas-sion. The rush I feel when I’mfighting, the satisfactions of win-ning something you’ve trained sohard for. I can’t see myself withoutkarate.”

Aside from karate, Lamelas is astudent at Florida InternationalUniversity majoring in recreation-al therapy and plans on becominga physical therapist.

For more information onLamelas, follow him on Instagramat ‘Elamelas_45.’

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The NAIA announced the top25 preseason rankings for the 2016season, as St. Thomas University’sbaseball team finds itself as sec-ond best, looking up at the teamthat wrestled the College WorldSeries Championship away fromthe Bobcats.

Defending champion Lewis-Clark College is ranked No. 1 in

the nation, winning 17 first-placevotes and 467 total points to winthe top spot in the NAIA rankings.

St. Thomas University garnered448 total points for the No. 2 spot,followed by Faulkner, Tabor andOklahoma City rounding out thetop five teams.

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Ranked No. 20 in the nation,the Bobcats appeared in their first-ever World Series final last seasonand were just three innings awayfrom winning the AVISTA-NAIACollege World Series and cappingoff a Cinderella season.

St. Thomas baseball team ranked No. 2 by NAIAMLK-8 Center collects morethan 300 Halloween costumes

MIAMI LAKES K-8 CENTER’S students, faculty and staff col-lected and delivered over 300 costumes that were used by thechildren at the various Miami-Dade County community centerbranches. The students smiled while wearing their costumes onthe Friday before Halloween delighting in doing something goodfor others.

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Pace’s Tons of Love Food Drivecontinues nearly 30 year tradition

REPRESENTATIVES from Pace High School’s Class of 2018pose with their Tons of Love trophy for donating the most foodto the school’s 2014 Tons of Love food drive. Pace’s 2015 Tonsof Love food drive ends November 20.

By Rene D. BasultoSpecial to The Miami LakerFor nearly 30 years,

Monsignor Edward Pace HighSchool has been collecting foodin the weeks leading up toThanksgiving for its Tons of Lovefood drive. Everyone in the Pacefamily, including students, par-ents, teachers, and staff, is askedto donate non-perishable andcanned food items. Those dona-tions will be delivered to theneedy in South Florida.

The tradition was started bySister Carol Jean Willie in the1980’s and is now run primarilyby Pace’s Theology Departmentand Mission Club. Freshmen,sophomore, juniors, and seniorscompete with one another to seewhich grade level can bring in themost food, with the winninggrade receiving the Tons of Lovetrophy, which is updated eachyear with a plaque of that year’swinners.

While the drive continues toaccept donations until November20, the deliveries have alreadystarted to ministries, pantries, andfood banks in Homestead, MiamiGardens, Miami, Opa-Locka, andmany other locations. On theirlast day of school beforeThanksgiving, the Pace commu-nity will come together for a spe-cial Tons of Love mass to cele-brate the Thanksgiving seasonand commemorate all of the foodthat will be going out to help thehungry in our community.

Shula’s A.C. awards winnersin Breast Cancer event raffles

SHULA’S ATHLETIC CLUB held fundraising events in Octoberin support of breast cancer awareness and raffled tickets to wincoveted items such as Miami Dolphins signed memorabilia.Participants Yodalys Lopez (above left), and Santiago Mesa(above, right) were chosen as the lucky two to win a Dolphinsfootball autographed by defensive end Olivier Vernon and cleatsautographed by tackle Branden Albert, respectively.

M. L. Middle School acceptsmagnet program applications

Miami Lakes Middle School,6425 Miami Lakeway North, isaccepting applications for theschool’s unique Legal StudiesMagnet Program for the 2016-2017 school year. The applicationsfor the program will be accepted

until January 15, 2016. Parentscan apply online or by mail. For more information visit theschool website at www.mlms.dadeschools.net or visit www.your-choicemiami.org/magnet-applica-tions.


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Miami Lakes United SoccerClub participated in its firstThanksgiving food drive in sup-port of ending hunger withFeeding South Florida.

Teams contributed non-perish-able donations with aThanksgiving theme in mind

through November 15 at RoyalOaks Park. Items collected includ-ed canned green beans, corn,sweet potatoes, carrots, cranberrysauce, pumpkin pie filling, andboxed mashed potatoes, all ofwhich, with the partnership ofFeeding South Florida, will satisfy

hungry mouths this holiday sea-son.

For more information on theMiami Lakes United Soccer Cluband their work in the community,visit www.miamilakesunitedsoc-cerclub.com.

United Soccer Club hosted food driveMiami Lakes Middle School’sValerie Castañeda named toFlorida All State Band

Valerie Michelle Castañeda, aneighth grade student at MiamiLakes Middle School, has beenselected for the Florida All StateBand.

A resident of Miami Lakes,Castañeda is in her third year as aclarinetist for the school’s superi-or-ranked Warrior Band programand serves as the band’s co-cap-tain.

In January, Castañeda, alongwith MLMS band director AnaPeña, will travel to Tampa to par-ticipate with the All State Bandduring the Florida MusicEducator’s Association MusicFestival.

The Florida All State Band con-sists of 150 select band membersfrom around the state. Out of thehundreds of Miami-Dade Countystudents who auditioned,Castañeda was one of only sixmusicians selected to participatein the music festival.

“I was proud that I practicedand prepared the best I could to tryout. The audition itself was a greatexperience, but nerve racking,”she said.

For more information on theMiami Lakes Warrior Band, con-tact band director Peña [email protected].

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M.L. Educational Ctr. names EricaEvans DeSimone Teacher of the Year

By Diana RodriguezSpecial to The Miami LakerWhen students who have taken

a class with Erica Evans-DeSimone think back on theirexperience in her classroom, thereare plenty of unpleasant wordscrossing their minds. In spite ofher demanding tests and warm-ups, “Miami Lakes EducationCenter’s Most IntimidatingTeacher” is one instructor thateveryone is bound to come back tovisit, even more so after winningher latest moniker: Teacher of theYear.

Even after graduating fromHialeah Miami Lakes SeniorHigh, Evans began to see herselfat the head of the classroom nearthe end of her college career at theUniversity of Florida. Alwaysinterested in the sciences and gov-ernment, she wished for a job thatentailed educating young studentson history, specifically.

Although her competition forthe award were all “awesometeachers”, she recalls her “uniqueway of teaching” that helped herwin this esteemed award.

“Education should be fun.” Shebelieves it helps the kids remem-ber the lessons more easily.

“I practice tough love.”Many students agree. It’s

Evans’ ‘get-back-at-it attitude’towards her students that helpsthem overachieve in future cours-es that her classroom preparedthem for. Evans is a rarity in thatshe does not view a failure or amistake as a hurdle, rather as anopportunity.

Directed at her support systemof students and teachers, familyand friends, Evans stated that sheis “beyond lucky” to have them.She admires her colleagues who

understand and support her, evenmore so throughout her life atMLEC.

When it comes to her past stu-dents that come back specificallyto see her and relay their stories inthe real world to her, she lovesseeing how her teachings haveimpacted them in the long run.Whether it’s “You were right!” or“That did happen!” she enjoyshaving her kids back. Studentsremind her of things she has saidin the past 10 years and it whollyamuses her.

“It’s hilarious. I can’t evenremember what I said 10 minutesago,” Evans said.

Before as well as after receiv-ing this award, she hopes that assponsor for the Class of 2017, theyhave a “fun and memorable senioryear.” More so as the CambridgeAcademy leader, she is workinghard for everyone to recognizethem as the best program in thecounty.

“We know it, but we want themto know it.” Evans wants theCambridge academy to carry on“kicking butt”, and most impor-tantly, to grow.

When asked about any upcom-ing plans now that she’s wonTeacher of the Year, Evans-DeSimone said that although she’sconsidered taking other avenues toget to where she desired to be, shewants to continue in what she’s incurrently.

“Being an educator is what Iam. It’s what I do.”

ERICA EVANS DESIMONE

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Pace hosts 3rd annual MiddleSchool basketball tournament

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

School hosted its third annualMiddle School BasketballTournament on November 6 and7. Seven private middle schoolsincluding ImmaculateConception, Our Lady of theLakes, St. Mary’s Cathedral, St.Rosa of Lima, Blessed Trinity,Holy Cross Lutheran and Belen

Jesuit played in the two day tour-nament, with teams competingagainst each other in pool play onNovember 6 to set up the single-elimination tournament bracketsthe following day.

In the semi-finals, ImmaculateConception defeated Holy Crossand Belen Jesuit defeated BlessedTrinity. Immaculate upset BelenJesuit in the finals 37-33 to winthe championship.

THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CELTICS pose with theirchampionship trophy after winning Pace High School’s ThirdAnnual Catholic Middle School Basketball Tournament onNovember 7.

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American High hosts JROTC Raider competitionBy Kasey Bryan, Cadet Master Sergeant, Public Affairs Officer,Special to The Miami LakerOn October 10, Miami-Dade

County Public Schools (MDCPS)kicked off the 2015 Army JROTCRaider Season with AmericanSenior High School serving as thehost school. The event includedover 300 participants and specta-tors from across Miami andBroward County to observe teamsgoing head to head in the grueling5-event iron man type competition.

Competing school Army andAir Force JROTC teams werefrom high schools Miami CoralPark, South Miami, Homestead,Plantation, South Dade, WestBroward, Coral Gables, Killian,

Miramar, Miami Senior, MiamiSouthwest, Miami Sunset, andNorth Miami.

Enduring the heat and humidity,male, female and mixed teamscompeted in the Tire Flip, the 5kTeam Run, the 1-mile CrossCountry Rescue, constructing OneRope Bridges, and an event new toMiami-Dade County, the RaiderFitness Challenge EnduranceCourse.

The events were scored byobservers that serve as ArmyJROTC instructors in Miami-DadeCounty, members of the ArmyReserve stationed in Homestead,and by Army ROTC Cadetsassigned to Florida InternationalUniversity.

The Army JROTC Cadets at

FIU will be commissioned in June2016 as Second Lieutenants in theUnited States Army. The primarypurpose for such seasoned judgesis to ensure safety and to enforcethe strict rules and guidelines gov-erning uniforms, grooming andconduct.

The day began with a 7 a.m.briefing and at 8 a.m., the eventsignaling the start of the competi-tion was the 5k team run where asa group, teams of ten jogged as fastas possible across gravel, sand,and hard packed surfaces. Duringthe run, members of the team arerequired to remain within 10meters of each other and run unas-sisted. Immediately after comple-tion of the team run, teamsregrouped, grabbed equipment andmoved without rest to the nextevent, rotating from event to eventuntil all 5 events were completed.

The Tire Flip entailed a team of10 who against the clock, moved a400 pound industrial tire a distanceof 50 meters, and then back towhere the tire was initially posi-tioned.

The Cross Country Rescue is a1-mile team run where the 10member team carries a militarygrade stretcher weighted with a120 pound object to simulate acasualty. While navigating thecourse, the team is required tocrawl and move the victim undertwo obstacles 24 inches off the

ground for a distance of 10 feet,and complete a written examina-tion with questions that test theteam’s knowledge of first aid andlifesaving procedures.

The objective of the One RopeBridge event is for the team, usinga 120 foot rope, to travel frompoint A to point B with equipmentfor a distance of 50 feet withouttouching the ground.

The final event, and new toMiami Dade County, is the RaiderFitness Challenge. A specialcourse was constructed on theAmerican High School campusthat includes obstacles to crawl

under, navigate over, and carry.Creating considerable anxiety wasthe 200 pound obstacle construct-ed of nine automobile tires theteam had to lift, move 50 feet, andreturn to its original position. Eachteam devised their own specialstrategy for lifting the object,which is intentionally designed tonot have handles, corners or anyprotruding point that made it easy to lift.

After 5 hours of a gruelingcompetition, the teams emergingas victorious were South Miami,Plantation, West Broward, NorthMiami Beach, American andSouth Dade.

Pace High School studentsSkype with SpaceX engineer

By Rene D. BasultoSpecial to The Miami LakerUtilizing the communications

technology in the school’sInnovation Center, MonsignorEdward Pace High School stu-dents chatted with a rocket engi-neer from SpaceX through Skypeon October 22. Students fromLaura Lima’s Math Analysis classlistened and asked questions fromStephan Suarez, production man-ager of Merlin Rocket Engines atSpaceX.

Suarez received his bachelorsdegree from the University ofMiami and his masters fromPennsylvania State University. Heoversees the production of the

Merlin Rocket Engines that willtake astronauts to Mars. He spokeabout how important math was inevery class he took for hisElectrical Engineering degree andhow much he still uses what helearned in his career today.

Enthusiastic students askedhim questions about space travel,SpaceX’s current research intoMars and how to travel there, andeven if he had met SpaceX CEOElon Musk.

“Students don’t always see adirect application for the topics wecover in class,” said Lima. “So itwas invaluable for these studentsto hear someone speak about howimportant math is in their career.”

JROTC students participate in a variety of events at AmericanSenior High school during the kick off of the 2015 Army JROTCRaider Season.


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Youngest SolidWorks expert isMLEC’s Sebastian Salas, age 17

By Edysmar Diaz-CruzSpecial to The Miami LakerSebastian Salas, an engineering

senior at Miami Lakes Education-al Center, broke barriers bybecoming the youngest Solid-Works certified expert in thenation, an incredible feat forsomeone who is only 17 years old.

SolidWorks is a company thatoffers complete 3D software toolsto create, simulate, publish andmanage data used by engineers,designers and other technologyprofessionals.

While his family and friendsare excited and joyful at hisnewest accomplishment, Salasadmitted that he didn’t give muchthought to breaking the record ofbecoming the nation’s youngestSolidWorks certified expert. Hewas simply excited that all hishard work finally paid off.

“My biggest obstacle in gettingto this point was the ongoing stressof school and people badgering methat I would put too much timeinto something that didn’t‘increase my GPA’ or that prevent-ed me from turning in homework,”

he said.Salas didn’t let the pressure

from school, or anything for thatmatter, get in the way of his pas-sion. He encourages other youngpeople to do the same, believingthat nobody should allow anythingto get in the way of accomplishingtheir dreams.

Salas learned SolidWorks’ soft-ware and garnered data manage-ment skills and experience in soft-ware that will make him a standoutin engineering or industrial designoccupations.

“I passed this exam to showthat no matter what social classyou belong to, no matter what raceyou belong to, no matter howfinancially stumped you are, youcan always create your own joythrough the hobbies you put timeand restless effort into,” he said.

He proudly referred to hiscousin, Aaron David, as an exam-ple. David managed to overcomehis autism and become owner ofPixacao, a graphic design compa-ny in Caracas, Venezuela.

With his cousin being his inspi-ration, Salas is no stranger to

going above and beyond in hisefforts to better his prospects of afuture in the field of engineering.Currently, he is the founder of hisown design service companycalled WunderThought. Now thathe is certified, Salas hopes that itwill give him and his companyrecognition enabling him toenhance designs within the com-pany and other software relatedproducts that will allow a greaterincome.

“After high school, I see myselfbecoming a college student. Butnonetheless, I hope to successfullyestablish my company on a corpo-rate level to invite creators andyoung minds to let their creativityout and do what should be done –create,” he said. “Hopefully itturns out to be a success and Ihope at this rate it will become areality rather than a dream.”

For more information on Salas’company website that specializesin web design, prototyping design,simulations and 3D printing acces-sories, visit www.wunderthought.com.

Miami Dade College Northhosts Holiday event Dec. 12

Miami Dade College’s (MDC)North Campus, 11380 N.W. 27Avenue, will transform itself intoa winter wonderland for its annualChildren’s Holiday on Saturday,December 12, from 11 a.m. to 3p.m. This holiday tradition is freeand open to the public.

"North Campus' spirit of com-munity and giving is manifested inthe presentation of our annualChildren's Holiday at Northevent,” said Dr. Malou C.Harrison, North Campus presi-dent. “Our Campus family of stu-dents, faculty, and staff welcomeschildren and their families for afun-filled, enriching day...HappyHolidays!"

Kelly Blanco, traffic reporterfor NBC 6 will once again co-hostthe event. The festivities will com-mence with the arrival of Santa at11 a.m., and immediately after, heand Mrs. Claus will lead a paradewhere Santa’s little helpers, sever-al Disney characters, and march-ing bands will be in attendance.Children will also be able to greetSanta and take a picture with himby his chimney.

Other highlights include a 12-foot mountain of snow where chil-

dren will be able to experienceSouth Florida style sledding.There will also be several live per-formances on three stages whichwill include a Polynesian dancegroup, jazz bands, orchestras fromvarious middle and high schools,and many more.

In addition, there will benumerous exhibits like the Youthin Agriculture Pavilion, featuringwild animal shows, a petting zoo,and games; an arts and craftspavilion; a holidays-around-the-world center showcasing globalholiday customs and traditions;and Elsie’s Greenshop, where kidswill learn to go green this seasonthrough making ornaments andcards; and more than 50 otherexhibits.

A Candy Land food court withnumerous food trucks and vendorswill be available to meet cravingsat a reasonable cost. Families areencouraged to contribute one toytoward a toy drive that will bedonated to needy children in thecommunity.

For more information aboutChildren’s Holiday at North callthe school at 305-237-1141.

BOB GRAHAM EDUCATION CENTER principal, YeceniaMartinez-Lopez, and Councilmember Ceasar Mestre weredressed in their superhero finest at the “Be an EverydaySuperhero” MDCPS Principal for a Day Breakfast. Mestre willbe the BGEC principal for the day on November 19.

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Town of Miami Lakes Building Department, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, FL 33014Telephone: (305) 827-4015 Fax: (305) 558-9884

National Flood Insurance Program and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination SystemAnnual Community Outreach Flyer

Local Flood HazardYour property along with the majority of the Town of Miami Lakes is located in or near a Special Flood Hazard Area determined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance

Study for Miami-Dade County dated March 2, 1994. These areas are subject to flooding during or soon after heavy rainfall. The Town of Miami Lakes is located within the C-8 Basin.Rainfall in Miami Lakeseither infiltrates into the groundwater or is conveyed through the pipe and canal network to one of our many lakes or the C-8 (Biscayne) Canal. The C-8 Canal is operated and maintained by the South FloridaWater Management District and flows east from Miami Lakes to Biscayne Bay outfall. Excessive rainfall can cause the capacity of canals, lakes or local drainage pipe network in a given area to be exceeded andcause flooding. Your home or business may be high enough that was not flooded recently but it can still be flooded in the future. If you are in the floodplain, odds are that someday your property will be dam-aged. Even when the flood waters do not rise to a level where they can cause property damage they can still be dangerous. This flyer gives you some ideas on what you can do to protect yourself and your prop-erty. Flood Safety

In the event of a flood, here are some things you can do to protect yourself:1. Do not walk through flowing water. Drowning is the number one cause of flood deaths. As little as six inches of moving water can knock you off your feet. If you must walk in standing water, use a pole orstick to ensure our next step is safe.2. Do not drive through a flooded area. As little as eight inches of moving water can float your car. More people drown in their cars than anywhere else. 3. Stay away from power lines and electrical wires. Electrocution is the number two cause of flood deaths. Electrical current can travel through water. Report downed power lines to FPL.4. Don’t use appliances or motors that have gotten wet unless they have been taken apart, cleaned and dried. During clean-up, use a pole or stick to turn things over from a safe distance.5. Look out for animals, especially snakes. Small animals that have been flooded out of their homes may seek shelter in yours.6. Look before you step. After a flood, ground and floors can be covered with debris like broken bottles and nails. Floors and stairs that have been covered with mud can be very slippery.7. Clean everything that got wet. Flood waters may have picked up sewage and chemicals from roads, farms, factories, and storage buildings. Spoiled foods, flooded cosmetics, and medicine can be health haz-ards. When in doubt, throw them out.Flood Insurance

Standard Homeowner’s Insurance Policies do not cover flood damage. If you don’t have flood insurance, talk to your insurance agent. Because the Town of Miami Lakes participates in the National FloodInsurance Program, property owners in the Town are eligible to purchase a separate flood insurance policy. The insurance is backed by the Federal government and is available to everyone, even for propertiesthat have been flooded in the past.

Some people have purchased flood insurance because it was required by their mortgage lender. Usually, these policies only cover the building structure and not the contents. During the kind of flooding that islikely to occur in the Town of Miami Lakes, there is usually more damage to furniture and contents than there is to the structure. If you are covered, check that the amount is adequate and that you have contentscoverage. Don’t wait for the next flood to buy insurance protection. There is a 30-day waiting period before the National Flood Insurance Program coverage take effect. Contact your insurance agent for moreinformation on rates and coverage. Property Protection Measures

While recent improvements in construction practices and regulations have made new homes less prone to flood damage, there are a significant number of existing homes that are susceptible to flood losses.These losses can be minimized through some of the temporary and permanent retrofitting techniques, such as constructing small flood walls or earthen berms, waterproofing walls and water tightening closuresof doorways, raising property above flood levels, elevating and securing electrical appliances, installing storm shutters, reinforcing garage doors to provide hurricane protection, and under emergency conditions,sandbags, can be used to shore structures, and elevating or covering furniture and valuables can help minimize damage.

These measures are called floodproofing or retrofitting. More information is available in the local library located 6699 Windmill Gates Road, phone number 305-822-6520.Important Note: Any alteration to your building or land requires a permit from the Building Department. Even regrading or filling in the floodplain requires a permit. For more information on these techniques,you may call the Building Department at 305-827-4015.Stormwater Quality

The storm drain system carries untreated stormwater runoff directly to canals, lakes, and the Biscayne Bay. Improper pouring of wastes into storm drains directly impacts our environment. Oil, paint, fertilizer,and pesticides pollute the water and are most commonly dumped into storm drains, destroy plants, endangering wildlife and affecting drinking water.Water Quality Impacts

One quart of oil can contaminate 250,000 gallons of water. The oil from one motor oil change can create an 8 acre oil slick. Antifreeze is toxic to people, domestic animals, fish and wildlife. Paint products canbe harmful to people, animals and the environment. Pesticides are deadly to fish, birds, and other wildlife. Herbicides destroy stream-side brush and vegetation as well as animals. Fertilizers can encourage thegrowth of algae, which can reduce the amount of oxygen in the water and lead to fish kills.

The canals and especially the lakes in the Town are part of what make living here special. They provide a healthy habitat for wildlife and are attractive spaces in our neighborhoods. Do you care about reduc-ing polluton in our lakes and canals? If so, here’s what you can do to help: minimize the use of pesticides, fertilizers, and herbicides on your property. Always use these products in accordance with the manufac-turer’s instructions and do not use them unless they are necessary. Be sure to properly store and dispose of oils, chemicals, antifreeze, and other toxic material. Never dump any waste in the storm drain. Disposeof litter and animal waste in a trash can. Sweep sidewalks, gutters, driveways, and other paved surfaces and put debris in a trash can. Report illegal dumping or discharges of pollutants to the 24-hour Miami-DadPollution Complaint Hotline at 305-372-6955.

The Miami-Dade County Department of Solid Waste Management’s permanent Home Chemical Collection Center accepts oil-based paints, pesticides, solvents, pool chemicals, and other household items. Thecenter also accepts latex paints that are still in liquid form; however, it is recommended that new paints or latex paint that is still in good condition be donated to neighbors or community groups. The center isavailable to residential participants only. The center is located at 8831 N.W. 58th street, and is open every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30 to 5 p.m. and on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon, and 1 to4 p.m. For more information on the center visit: https://www.miamidade.gov/dswm/chemicals.asp#.Flood Warning System

The Town of Miami Lakes works with other local municipalities and Miami-Dade County to provide services to help residents and business owners with information about flood hazards. The following localradio and television stations will provide information as part of the Emergency Broadcasting System: A.M. Radio includes 610 WIOD, 1140WQBA, 940 WINZ, 710 WAQI and television channels include Ch.4WTVJ, Ch.6 WCIX, Ch.7 WSVN, Ch.10 WPLG, and Ch.23 WLTV.Important Phone Numbers Police Department– Non-Emergency: 305-827-4040, Emergency: 911; Fire Department– Non-Emergency: 786-331-5000. Emergency: 911; Building Department: 305-827-4015; Department of EnvironmentalResource Management: 305-372-6789; South Florida Water Management District: 305-377-7274; Federal Emergency Management Agency: 770-220-5200.Permit Requirements

Always check with the Building Department before you build on, alter, regrade, or fill your property. A permit may be needed to ensure that projects are constructed properly and do not cause problems onother properties. Failure to obtain permits can result in an unsafe building, a fine, and possible court action. If you see building or filling without a Building Permit posted, contact the Building Department at305-827-4015. Substantial Improvement/ Damage Requirements (39% rule)

The following should assist you in determining whether you fall under the 39% rule: Substantial Damage – Damage of any origin sustained by a structure whereby the cost of restoring the structure to itsbefore-damaged state would equal or exceed 44 (39%) percent of the fair market value of the structure before damage occurred. Substantial Improvements – Any combination of repairs, reconstruction, rehabili-tation, alteration, additions or improvements to a structure, taking place during a ten-year period, in which the cumulative cost equals or exceed 44 (39%) percent of the fair market value of the structure. All newconstruction, repairs to substantially damaged properties, and substantial improvements must meet the requirements of the Town’s Floodplain Management Ordinance. This Ordinance is available on the Town’swebsite www.miamilakes-fl.gov.Drainage Maintenance System

The Town of Miami Lakes has a storm drainage system that is composed of both open and closed segments. The open sections are the drainage swales and ditches which are used to carry storm waters awayfrom homes to drainage areas such as canals and rivers. The closed system is comprised of storm water inlets and piping which also carry the water from streets and developments to the draining areas.Maintenance of these systems is very important. Debris in swales, inlets, canals, and pipes obstruct flowing water, causing an overflow onto roads and yards. Partial or complete filling of swales or paving overthem can reduce flood capacity, which will also result in overflow into roads and private property. Debris in drainage pipes and storm inlets can also cause overflow into roads or private property. The Town ofMiami Lakes flushes drainage pipes and cleans out inlets on a regular basis. Work can also be performed on an emergency basis as needed. To report blocked pipes or inlets call the Public Works Department at305-364-6100. Citizens are required to perform routine maintenance on swales located on rights-of-way adjacent to their properties. This includes the removal of high weeds, litter, or other items which may beconsidered a nuisance. Property should be maintained so that water cannot become stagnant creating breeding areas for mosquitos. If your property is next to a lake or canal, please do your part and keep thebanks clear of brush and debris.

Do not dump or throw anything into drainage inlets, lakes, canals or any other body of water that is part of our drainage system. Dumping is a violation of Town and County Codes, punishable by fines up to$500 per day. Illegal dumping can be reported to the Town Hall at 305-364-6100.Town of Miami Lakes Flood ServicesFlood Insurance Rate Map reading: If you need assistance determining whether a particular property is in the floodplain you can visit the Building Department located at 6601 Main St. Miami Lakes, FL 33014or call 305-827-4015.

This information can also be obtained through the Miami-Dade County Department of Environmental Resource Management website: https://www.miamidade.gov/derm/.Elevation Certificates

The Building Department has building Elevation Certificates available for buildings constructed in 2002 or later.. Elevation certificates for buildings constructed between 1995 and 2002 may be available onthe Miami-Dade County Department of Environmental Resource Management website: https://www.miamidade.gov/derm/ or by calling 786-315-2800. Elevation Certificates show whether the building is at orabove the required elevation as determined from the Flood Insurance Rate Map. Flood Protection Assistance

Stop by the Building Department for site specific flooding information and information on hiring contractors to floodproof or retrofit your property. Town staff can also visit your property to reviewflooding,drainage, and sewer problems and provide you with one-on-one advice. To schedule a site visit stop by Town Hall at 6601 Main St. Miami Lakes, FL 33014 or call 305-827-4015.


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

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

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

Palm Vista Community ChurchMeeting at Miami Lakes Middle

6425 Miami Lakeway NorthTelephone: 305-822-6999

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

Temple Tifereth Jacob5901 N.W. 151 Street

Telephone: 305-557-2651Call for Service Schedule

Iglesia Biblica CristianaEspañol Servicios

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

6250 Miami Lakes Drive East

Iglesia El Nuevo Comienzo6701 Miami Lakeway South

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

St. Andrews Lutheran Church575 W. 68 Street

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

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

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

Hialeah Church of ChristTelephone 305-558-1060

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

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

Fulfilled Life ChurchTelephone 786-378-2356

Country Club Middle School18305 N.W. 75 Place

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

Faith Is The Victory FellowshipTelephone: 954-435-1313

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

(Cobb Theaters – 6711 Main Street)Theatre 17

Our Lady of the LakesCatholic Church

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

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

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

Confessions: Saturdays 3:30 PM

Mother of Our RedeemerCatholic Church

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

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

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

9 AM, 12:30 PM, 7 PM

North Palm Baptist Church7801 N.W. 178 Street

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

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

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

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

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

New Testament Baptist ChurchThe Gathering Place

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

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

Orthodox Cathedral ofChrist The Saviour16601 N.W. 77 Court

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

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

Sunday School & Inquirer Classes

Palm Springs UnitedMethodist Church5700 W. 12 Avenue

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

The Redeemed ChristianChurch of God

Victory Parrish Worship Center16261 N.W. 57 Avenue

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

Voice for JesusCobb Miami Lakes Theatre #11

6711 Main Street305-818-0565

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

(Nursery provided)

Miami Lakes AreaHouses of Worship

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

After School

Care

Elderly gathering for Young atHeart group at Our Lady of the Lakes

New Horizon’s Young at Heartis a gathering of the elderly at OurLady of the Lakes CatholicChurch, 6000 Miami LakewayNorth, on the third Tuesday eachmonth. The purpose of the group isto share in fellowship with eachother.

The gatherings consist of aluncheon and an activity, event orentertainment. Pastor Jose Alvarezcommissioned the Bible Studyministry to support and sponsorthe Young at Heart. The twogroups work very well together.Young at Heart celebrates all holi-days with traditional foods, festiv-ities, and birthdays.

After meeting for years, themonthly gatherings have beenarchived in ongoing volumes ofphoto albums. The Young at Heart

is composed of all nationalitiesand ages, ranging from 60 to 95years old. Bible Study membersare all ages as well, and each loveto serve in the different capacities

of planning the meetings to runsmoothly each month.

For more information contactthe church at 305-362-5312.

THE YOUNG AT HEART group at Our Lady of the Lakes meetsmonthly for festivities and fellowship.

BGEC’s Kelsie Gonzalez places fourth inAmateur Athletic Union Junior Olympics

BOB GRAHAM EDUCATION CENTER student KelsieGonzalez and her coach Jeffrey Tandlich.

Kelsie Gonzalez, who repre-sented Bob Graham EducationCenter’s Bobcat Jumpers, trav-eled to Virginia to compete in theAmateur Athletic Union JuniorOlympics this past summer.

The 13-year-old’s skills andpreparation brought home afourth place finish in her agegroup, as she competed againstchildren from the United States,Canada, and Australia.

She also brought home anothermedal after she competed in theDouble Dutch competition in the17-and-under division.

Her coach, Jeffrey Tandlich,helped prepare Kelsie for thenational competition by workingon her power and speed and stam-ina It was the second time Kelsiecompeted in the Junior Olympicsand the second time that she hashad a top-five finish.

Breanna Vergara5K and Color runset for Dec. 13

The Breanna VergaraFoundation is hosting theBreanna Vergara 5K and ColorRun at Miami Lakes Picnic ParkWest, 15101 N.W. 82 Ave, onSunday, December 13. The raceschedule includes registrationfrom 6 to 7:15 a.m.; start of timed5K race at 7:30 a.m.; start of 1mile color run at 8:30 a.m.; con-cluding award ceremony at 9 a.m.

Registration is now open.Those interested in participatingmay sign up online at https://run-signup.com/Race/FL/Hialeah/TheBreannaVergara5K. Those whoregister before December 1receive a free shirt. The fees are$30 for the 5K, $20 for the onemile Color Run, and $40 for boththe 5K and Color Run.


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M.L. Congregational Churchinvites community to join in‘Messiah’ Sing Along Dec. 13

Miami Lakes CongregationalChurch, revitalizing an annual tra-dition, is inviting the communityto a “Messiah Sing Along” direct-ed by Dr. Adolfo Vidal, andaccompanied by professionalsoloists and chamber orchestra.

This year’s “Sing Along” willbe at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday,December 13, at the church, 6701Miami Lakeway South, acrossfrom Miami Lakes K-8 Center.

The Christmas portion of“Messiah”, using the G. Schirmerscore, will be performed, and thecommunity is invited to join thechoir, as participation is encour-aged and needed. Score copieswill be available.

The “Sing Along” will featuresuch favorite “Messiah”chorusesas “Glory to the Lord,” “And HeShall Purify,” “Thou that Tellest

Good Tidings,” “For Unto Us aChild is Born,” “Glory to God inthe Highest,” and, of course, the“Hallelujah Chorus.”

One of the most famous piecesof music ever written or per-formed is Handel’s “Messiah.” Itwas first performed in Dublin inApril 1742, and received itsLondon premiere nearly a yearlater. After an initially modestpublic reception, the oratoriogained in popularity, eventuallybecoming one of the best-known,and most frequently performedchoral works in Western music.

Admission to the concert is freeas part of the church’s ongoingconcert series. Donations will beaccepted at the door. For moreinformation, call the church officeat 305-822-4313.

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Lakefront Townhouse For Sale8555 Ardoch Road, Miami Lakes

Fantastic 2/2 plus loft, excellent condition, 1 cargarage, price reduced.

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New Listing. Unincorporated area of Hialeah.5705 N.W. 111 Terrace

4/2, corner lot, plus 1 car garage, family room,loaded with potential. Covered patio. Hurry!

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Silvercrest Lake EstatesGeorgeous updated home in exclusive Silver-crest. Beautiful lake view, heated pool all setwith a spacious 5 bedroom/4 bath home. Foradditional details,

call Martha Toledo at 305-333-2767.

1401 S.W. 134 Way, #203CREDUCED $75,000

Great condo in Century Village (55 and overcommunity). 1 bedroom, 1.5 baths on thesecond floor overlooking main lake in theVil lage and within walking distance toClubhouse. Tankless water heater, newerA/C, flat top range. Amenities include state ofthe art Clubhouse, transportation, billards,and shows.

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6850 Main Street Miami Lakes, FL 33014 • (305) 822-9800

14550 Glencairn Road$579,000

Turn key one-story property in sought after treelined community of Lake Elizabeth. Remodeledkitchen with thick granite and 42-inch cabinets.Cabana bath with travertine marble floors.Accordion shutters on the outside along withPlantation shutters on the inside. Roof only 5years old. 15KW gas automatic generator. Lots ofattic space, Vaulted ceilings, 6” crown molding &French doors just to name a few extras.

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8830 N.W. 191 Street$399,000

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

8297 Balgowan Road$305,000

Beautiful one-story corner townhouse in LakeSandra. 2 bedrooms/2 baths completely updated.Hardwood floors, new kitchen and bathrooms.A/C is only 2 years old. Two master bedrooms,accordion shutters and lots of extras. Coveredpatio with brand new awning with direct view ofthe lake.

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1240 N.E. 91 Terrace$499,000

Lowest priced house in Miami Shores. 3 bed, 2bath, plus bonus room. Accordion shutters, largecircular driveway. Excellent location half a blockfrom North Bayshore Drive and Biscayne Bay.Street to s t reet access on a quiet dead endstreet. Total remodeling needed, or build youbrand new luxurious residence on this 8125 sq.ft. lot. By appointment only.

14524 N.W. 87 PlaceREDUCED $335,000

Great property in sought after Serenity Point inwest Miami Lakes. Originally a 4/2, currentlybeing used as a 3/2 with 2 master bedrooms andsitting area. Can easily be converted back to 4/2if needed. Property is in great shape. Coveredpatio, plenty of room for a pool. Storage shedand hurricane shutters.

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6851 Dunoon Court $469,9005/3 pool freshly-painted home with all renovated kitchen

and baths. In-law quarter, den, plus media room (can be reconverted to double car garage).

Deep lot - size 10,082 square feet.HOA Total Annual Fee: $25.00

7560 Loch Ness DriveInvestment potential 5/3 cul-de-sac.Canal view/ golf course view & pool.

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Fully renovated, originally 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath, converted to a 3Bedroom. Formal Dining Room, New Bathrooms, New Kitchen, S/SAppliances, Crown Molding, California Closets, Plantation Shutters.Marble floors in the Master Bath, New Tub and Glass Shower. Exteriorhas Accordion Shutters. Tiled patio, New Screen Enclosure. 2,205sq.ft. living area. Great view of the Lake.

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