miami laker 2014 april 4

A LookInside:

n Main Street Players presentsSecrets of the La Croix begin-ning April 25,,,,,,,,,,..................3

n Win a 6-month free member-ship to Shula’s Athletic Club.See details on page...................5

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

n “Geezer Ball” still popularwith the senior athletes afternearly five years.......................8

n Miami Lakes Middle Schoolnames Irene Albalat Teacher ofthe Year...................................14

n Hialeah Miami Lakes Highprincipal Jose Bueno namedPrincipal of the Year................14

n Miami Lakes Congregation-al welcomes interim pastorRev. Richard Sparrow..........22

n Community Calendar, 13,School, sports and church news,14-23; Classified ads.........24-27

Vol. 40 No 7 305-817-4078 MIAMI LAKES, FLORIDA APRIL 4, 2014

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OVER 100 GRADUATES from the Miami Lakes K-8 Center Class of 2010 returned last month to join in a Homecoming Reunion. (See story on Page 3.)

Miami Lakes K-8 Center Class of 2010 Reunion

Miami Lakes Fencing Club marksfourth year with ‘Superstars’ event

MEMBERS of the Miami Lakes Fencing Club which meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays at theDiscover Montessori Academy building next to Epiphany Episcopal Church. (See story on Page 4)

Governor Rick Scott namesMiami Lakes resident JavierVazquez to MDX Board

Following the abrupt departureof Miami-Dade County Express-way (MDX) Authority boardmember Gonzalo Sanabria,Florida Governor Rick Scottappointed Miami Lakes residentJavier Vazquez to the committeeand tapped him to help lower costsfor Floridians and fight toll feeincreases.

According to published reports,Sanabria resigned over the “mis-treatment” of Mike Fernandez, theformer finance chairman ofScott’s reelection campaign.

Scott denied any maltreatment,saying Sanabria was informed hewould not be reappointed to thetransportation board because hesupported raising toll fees andsubsequently resigned.

Vazquez, an attorney, joins the13-member board of directors,who are professional experts in abroad cross-section of transporta-

tion and business, as well as expe-rienced in civic duties and envi-ronmental issues, and a commit-ment to the state and Miami-Dadeto help make lives easier for com-muters.

But some drivers are cryingfoul over toll fee hikes to help payfor forthcoming capital improve-ment projects.

MDX, which operates five tollhighways in Miami-Dade,claimed the agency needs about$800 million for future work proj-ects and the previous board votedto raise the per mile toll rate on theDolphins Expressway and AirportExpressway by 50 percent.

Some residents called the tollfee hikes outrageous because itplaces more financial weight onalready burdened commuters ofMiami-Dade County.

Moreover, MDX will install its

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Miami Lakes resident andattorney Javier Vazquezappointed to MDX BoardOpen Road Tolling system that

would allow the agency to capturetoll revenue from the 45 percent ofcommuters that presently do notpay to use the highways.

State Representative JeanetteM. Nunez, (R-Miami), a vocalcritic of the toll increase that wasapproved last year, praised theGovernor’s decision to pick some-one who will focus on the task athand.

“I applaud Governor RickScott’s decision to appoint some-one to the board who will befocused not only on the importantwork needed to be done at MDX,but who will also be vigilant onbehalf of the commuters, residentsand visitors of Miami-DadeCounty,” said Nunez.

She has been shepherding leg-

islation during the current sessionto address what she considers tobe egregious toll increases thatwill become effective July 1,2014, and a lack of accountabilityat MDX.

Many of the members of theMiami-Dade Legislative Delegat-ion have co-sponsored the bill,House Bill 353.

Vazquez, 50, is an attorney withBerger Singerman LLP. He cur-rently serves as a board memberfor the Children’s Cancer CaringCenter and on the real estate com-mittee for the Greater MiamiChamber of Commerce.

He received his bachelor’sdegree from Florida InternationalUniversity and his law degreefrom the University of Miami. Hewill serve on the MDX board untilApril 6, 2017.

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In Memoriam: Guy Edwin DixonGuy Edwin Dixon, 93, aviator,

inventor and entrepreneur, passedaway on March 6 at his RegattaPointe home in Miami Lakes sur-rounded by his family.

As a teenager, Dixon developeda love of flying. He built the firstairplane he ever flew, soloed at age16, and at age 19, became theyoungest flight instructor for theU.S. Army Corps. While stationedin Sikeston, Missouri, he metAdagene Bowman, to whom hewas married for 70 years until herdeath in 2011.

In 1942, the Dixons moved toMiami Shores where they built ahome and raised their family. Hebecame a pilot for EasternAirlines, flying under contract forthe Army Air Corps MilitaryTransport Division to SouthAmerican and African duringWorld War II. He continued as anEastern pilot for 25 years.

Prior to his retirement from fly-ing, Dixon invented and patentedthe first folding doors to utilizefull height flexible hinges and, in1953, founded Panelfold, Inc.Other inventions relating to fold-ing doors, accordion partitions andoperable walls led to hundreds ofworldwide patents and trademarksand the manufacture of Panelfoldproducts in 60 countries.

Over the ensuring years, manyPanelfold employees lived inMiami Lakes. The nearness ofPanelfold’s factory in the GratignyIndustrial Park and the plannedcommunity atmosphere of MiamiLakes was an attraction for highlyqualified executives and skilledworkers from which Panelfoldbenefited.

Today, the company is ownedby second and third generations ofthe Dixon family. Over the years,Panelfold has provided employ-ment for tens of thousands ofSouth Florida residents and else-where.

In 1984, the Dixons built theiroceanfront retirement dream homeat the Ocean Reef Club in theFlorida Keys where they liveduntil they moved to Miami Lakesin 2006 to be closer to family.

Dixon’s daughter and son-in-law Beth and Russ Geyer movedthem to Regatta Pointe when itbecame apparent they neededmore close-by care.

“While my family is saddenedby the passing of my mother,Adagene, three years ago, anddad’s passing in early March, weare more than gratified that theyhad the positive experience of liv-ing on the edges of Graham DairyLake at Regatta Pointe for thoseremaining years,” said BethGeyer. “The glistening lake withits abundant wild bird life, and thecoming and goings of many air-craft using Opa Locka Airport,

made every day an exciting onefor both of them. My dad evenidentified many of those aircraftby the sound of their engines.

“He was invited by thenMiami-Dade Aviation Departmentdirector Jose Abreu to visit OpaLocka Airport to see the in-processrestoration of the Eastern AirlinesDC7B, which later on, fullyrestored, flew right over his home.My dad had been a captain on thatvery same aircraft.”

In addition to the Geyers,Dixon is survived by his son GuyDixon III, his brothers Tom andFrank Dixon, his sister BeckyDixon Friedman, and numerousgrandchildren, great grandchil-dren, nieces, nephews and cousins.

A private memorial service willbe held at a later date. In place offlowers, the family requests re-membrances to the National Park-inson’s Foundation, 200 S.E. 1Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL33131; or Friends of Miami-DadePublic Libraries/Talking Books,2455 N.W. 183 Street, Miami, FL33056.

GUY EDWIN DIXON

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To purchase tickets by internet - www.miramarculturalcenter.org.Funding for Ballet Etudes’ Cavalier Program is provided in part

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JUNE 28, 2014

Miami Lakes K-8 Centergraduates from Class of 2010join in Homecoming Reunion

Over 100 high school seniorsfrom schools throughout Miami-Dade and Broward countiesreturned to their childhood schoolfor the Miami Lakes K-8 CenterClass of 2014 HomecomingReunion.

This group of students was thesecond to complete their K-8years at Miami Lakes in 2010.Four years later, they returned asyoung men and women eager torecapture the memories from theirearly years, where they met asfour- and five-year olds, and spentthe major part of their schoolyears.

They returned with a greatsense of appreciation and nostal-gia as they walked the hallways oftheir school home for so manyyears. They shared their storiesand let school administrators

know how special Miami LakesK-8 Center had been in their lives.

They laughed and cried as theyenjoyed a slide show of picturestaken from the time they were lit-tle through eighth grade. Theyremembered all of the times theyhad together as they listened totheir song “Friends Forever.”

This special group of MLK-8graduates was welcomed by theirformer teachers and administra-tors, some who drove and flew infrom out of town for the specialday. Every student received abeautiful shirt depicting the stu-dent graduates jumping into theirfuture. The event was planned bythe PTSA parent committee thatorganized the 8th grade activitieswhen this group left the K-8Center.

Main Street Players presents Secretsof the La Croix opening April 25

The Main Street Players theatretroupe will debut its latest produc-tion Secrets of the La Croix onFriday, April 25, at 8 p.m.at theplayhouse located at 6766 MainStreet. Award winning author andCarbonell nominee David MichaelSirois’ play is about a day in thelife of Roger La Croix…that daybeing the worst Thanksgiving ofhis life.

The day begins with a brokentelevision that keeps Roger fromwatching the big game, and whenhis son comes home from school

and reveals a big secret…chaosensues. From dealing with a crazyold neighbor stealing remotes tothe kitchen fire, the La Croix fam-ily Thanksgiving dinner quicklyunravels.

Full of fun, regret, laughs, liesand cranberry sauce...this comedicfarce about the La Croix familyThanksgiving, it isn't aholiday...it's a war. The La Croixfamily actors include DylanBaierlein, Kristian Bikic, FernKatz, Jordan Mauro, EricaMendez and Ben Sandomir.

Theater patrons should beaware that tickets for the originalrun of this show sold out quickly.This production runs from April25 to May 18, Fridays andSaturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at2 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults,$20 for seniors (62+), and $18 forstudents (current ID) and can bepurchased online or at the door.Parking is always free. For moreinformation call 305-588-3737 orvisit www.mainstreetplayers.com.

CAST MEMBERS (from left) Fern Katz, Erica Mendez, Ben Sandomir, Dylan Baierlein, JordanMauro, and Kristian Bikic play the La Croix family in the Main Street Players' next productionSecrets of the La Croix. (Photo by Dennis Lyzniak)


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Miami Lakes Fencing Club celebrated fourthanniversary hosting ‘Young Superstars’ tourney

The Miami Lakes Fencing Clubcelebrated its fourth anniversaryon March 22 as it hosted the“Young Superstars” tournamentfor fencers 14 years old and under.

More than 40 boys and girlscompeted across Y10, Y12 andY14 categories in both foil andepee. The event, sanctioned by theUSA Fencing Association, washeld at Epiphany EpiscopalChurch, 15650 Miami LakewayNorth. It attracted members ofmany local and regional clubs

including the Hollywood FencingClub, Masters Fencing Academyof North Miami Beach, EpeeMiami Fencing Club of SouthMiami, Southwest Florida FencingClub from Ft. Myers, GenesisFencing Club of Melbourne, and aFrench competitor, EstherRoucaute, who was enjoying herspring break in South Florida.

Fencing is a classic Olympicsport that enhances focus, disci-pline, self-confidence, flexibility,coordination and strategic think-ing, and can be practice by anyonefrom 6 years old through 80 ormore.

“On top of being a sport thatadults can take up at any age, itoffers the rare opportunity toactively participate alongside yourchildren,” said Gary Cardenas,assistant coach of the MiamiLakes Fencing Club, and father ofAlexander Cardenas (12) who wona bronze medal in the Y14 epeeevent.

“We’re actually looking for-ward to later this year when Alexturns 13 at which point, he will beeligible to participate in open divi-sion events and that means we canfind ourselves facing each other inofficial competition,” Cardenassaid.

Fencing as a sport has showngrowth in the past five years inSouth Florida, and it is gainingpopularity especially amongteenagers. “I know from my both-ers, who are in college, that fenc-ing is a very well regarded sport in

many good schools and I like itbecause it is really fun,” saidEsteban Guio (15), a Miami Lakesresident and member of the club.

Many colleges, as well as theUSA Fencing Association, offerscholarship opportunities forfencers. And unlike other colle-giate sports such as football andbaseball, within fencing there arefar greater opportunities for theathletes to actually participate andexcel.

“Our goals are not only todevelop our students’ athletic abil-ities and love of the sport, but toprovide them scholarship opportu-nities for college,” said head coach

and Maestro Javier Andino.Several of his former students arecurrently attending major universi-ties and fencing under scholarshipawards.

Adults and children are wel-come to watch the Miami LakesFencing Club practices onTuesdays and Thursdays from 7 to8:45 p.m. at the DiscoverMontessori Academy buildinglocated next to EpiphanyEpiscopal Church. For more infor-mation, visit www.facebook.com/miamilakesfencingclub, or callAndino at 786-399-5974.

TWO COMPETITORS participate in a Foil Match during the“Young Superstars” tournament hosted by the Miami LakesFencing Club.


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Chamber Music Recital set atM. Lakes Congregational onSaturday, April 5

Miami Lakes CongregationalChurch and the Miami ChamberPlayers Concert Series 2013-14are presenting a Chamber MusicRecital with the music of Germancomposers Johannes Brahms,Ludwig van Beethoven, andRobert Schumann on Saturday,April 5, at 7:30 p.m.

Renowned cellist and aJuilliard alumni, Jason Calloway,from the Amernet String QuartetEnsemble-in Residence at FloridaInternational University, will joinpianist and Royal Conservatory

alumni Adolfo Vidal in a concertfeaturing the Sonata in e minor,Op 38 by Brahms, Beethoven’sSonata Op. 102 #1, andSchumann’s Romances.

Admission to the concert isfree, a suggested donation of $15will be appreciated. A receptionwill follow the concern. MiamiLakes Congregational is located at6701 Miami Lakeway Southacross from Miami Lakes K-8Center. For more information, callthe church office at 305-822-4313.

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News and Notes from the Town of Miami Lakes

Town of Miami LakesNotice of

Public Zoning HearingNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town of Miami Lakes Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at 6:30 PM at the Town Hall Chambers, 6601 Main Street,Miami Lakes, FL 33014, to consider the following requests for the subject locations:

HEARING NUMBER: VARH2014-0002APPLICANT: Fernando RiveiroFOLIO: 32-2014-004-0710LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Survey of Lot 12, Block 2, of Miami Lakes-Loch Lomond Sect.,

according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 76,Page 91, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida.

LOCATION: 16001 Aberdeen Way, Miami Lakes, FL 33014ZONING DISTRICT: RU-1

In accordance with the Town of Miami Lakes Land Development Code (the “Town LDC”), FernandoRiveiro (the “Applicant”) is requesting the following Variance(s) from the Town LDC:

1. A variance from Section 13-1608(a) to allow a vertical panel metal roof where the Code allows for new single-family roofs to be constructed of cement, ceramic or metal to simulate barrel tile or flat cement tile.

HEARING NUMBER: VARH2014-0004APPLICANT: Michel CuestaFOLIO: 32-2023-012-0060LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 11A, Block 38, of Subdivision Miami Lakes Holly Road

Section, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 89, Page 17, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida.

LOCATION: 7008 Holly Road, Miami Lakes, FL 33014ZONING DISTRICT: RU-TH

In accordance with the Town of Miami Lakes Land Development Code (the “Town LDC”), Michel Cuesta(the applicant) is requesting the following variances from the Town LDC:

1. A variance from Section 13-444(10) to allow a fence, gate and wall in the required side yardwhere the Code requires the side yard setback area to remain open.

2. A variance from Section 13-1605(c)(7) to allow a fence, gate and wall beyond the top of theslope where the Code does not allow a fence, gate or wall within the area waterward of thetop of the slope.

All persons interested may appear in person, by attorney or agent, or by letter, and express objectionor approval. All documentation pertaining to the item(s) is on file in the Office of the Town Clerk locat-ed at 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, FL 33014.

In accordance with the provisions of F.S. Section 286.0105, should any person seek to appeal anydecision made by the Town of Miami Lakes Planning and Zoning Board with respect to any matter con-sidered at this meeting, such person will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings ismade; which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommoda-tions to participate in the proceedings should call Town Hall at 305-364-6100 no later than two (2) daysbefore the proceedings for assistance.

Marjorie Tejeda-Castillo, Town Clerk

I-Tree software suite assesses town’s tree canopyThe beautiful tree canopies in

Miami Lakes have long been thesignature of the town; however,after a recent study conducted bythe Town’s Community andLeisure Services Department,town management now knows thatthe trees also contribute signifi-cantly to the environment, humanhealth, energy savings, and qualityof life in the region.

The initial assessment of thetown’s trees was done using the I-Tree software suite which indicat-ed that Miami Lakes has an esti-mated 17,832 trees. Tree canopy inMiami Lakes is estimated to be 30

percent. The four most commonspecies in the regional forest wereSouthern Live Oak (37.5 percent),Geometry Tree (21.5 percent),Palmetto (10.1 percent), and WestIndian Mahogany (6.4 percent).The four most commons speciesaccount for 75.7 percent of alltrees; in total, 316 tree specieswere sampled in Miami Lakes.

Trees have been proven toaffect energy consumption byshading buildings and providingevaporative cooling. Trees tend toreduce energy consumption duringtimes of elevated outside tempera-tures, especially in the summer

months. The assessment calculatedthat the trees in Miami Lakesreduce energy costs from residen-tial buildings by approximately$231,000 annually.

The Miami Lakes tree canopyalso contributes significantly to theenvironment, the economy, andresidents’ well-being. That canopy,and particularly leaf surface area,provides a wide range of importantenvironmental benefits includingair pollution removal, reduced car-bon emissions, carbon storage andsequestration, and reduced energyuse for buildings, among manyother contributions.

The town’s Tree ManagementPlan will serve as a collaborativeaction road map to conserve, pro-tect, enhance, and sustain theregions’ trees and canopy. Thedevelopment and implementation

of the Tree Management Plan willinspire residents, landowners, andcommunities to plant and protecttrees, and provide stewardship toensure the incredible resourcesthat trees provide.

Achievement for Excellencein Financial Reporting awardpresented for fiscal 2011-12

The Certificate of Achievementfor Excellence in FinancialReporting has been awarded to theTown of Miami Lakes by theGovernment Finance OfficersAssociation of the United Statesfor its comprehensive annualfinancial report for fiscal year2011-2012.

The Certificate of Achievementis the highest form of recognitionin the area of governmentalaccounting and financial report-ing, and its attainment represents asignificant accomplishment by agovernment, its staff and manage-ment.

“Transparency has truly beeningrained in the Miami Lakes’town government culture,” saidVice Mayor Manny Cid. “This isjust another example of MiamiLakes leading the way in financialtransparency.”

The comprehensive annualfinancial report has been judged tomeet the highest standards of theprogram including demonstratinga constructive “spirit of full dis-closure” to clearly communicateits financial story and motivatepotential users and user groups toread the comprehensive annualfinancial report.

Community Events listingsavailable on town’s website

The Town of Miami Lakes hasimplemented a new onlineCommunity Events Calendar.Residents and visitors can accessinformation on local events, carni-vals and festivals. Local business-es and organizations will have theopportunity to submit their eventsto the town to be posted on theCommunity Calendar.

To submit an event, contact thetown’s Public Information OfficerNicole Lesson via email at [email protected].

To access the town’s EventsCalendar, visit www.miamilakes-fl.gov/calendar. To access thetown’s Community EventsCalendar, visit www.miamilakes-fl.gov/commcalendar.

Movies in the Park Seriesresumes on Friday, April 11

Miami Lakes Youth ActivitiesTask Force continues it annualMovies in the Park series in April.

This free movie watching eventtakes place at Miami Lakes PicnicPark West, 15151 Montrose Road(N.W. 82 Avenue).

The series will run on Friday,April 11, and Friday, April 25 at7:30 p.m. Families are encourageto bring chairs and picnic blan-

kets. Pizza, popcorn and soda willbe available to purchase.

For upcoming events and infor-mation, visit the town’s website atw w w. m i a m i l a k e s - f l . g o v .Sponsorship opportunities areavailable by contacting SpecialEvents and Committees coordina-tor Clarisell De Cardenas viaemail at [email protected].

Miami Lakes Elderly AffairsCommittee is hosting a livehealthy cooking demonstration onSaturday, April 26. The presenta-tion will be provided by a HealthyLiving Meals representative.

The presentation takes placefrom 11 a.m. to noon at the MaryCollins Community Center, 15151Montrose Road (N.W. 82

Avenue). The event is free andopen to the public. A complimen-tary healthy lunch will be provid-ed.

For more information, contactSpecial Events and Committeescoordinator Clarisell De Cardenasat 305-364-6100, ext. 1132, or byemail at [email protected].

Elderly Affairs Committee sponsorsHealthy Cooking demo on April 26


Youth Activities Task ForceWednesday, April 2, 7:00 PMMiami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.

Education Advisory Board MeetingThursday, April 3, 6:00 PMMiami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.

Cultural Affairs Committee MeetingThursday, April 3, 7:00 PMMiami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.

Neighborhood Improvement Committee MeetingMonday, April 7, 7:00 PMMiami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.

Town Council Regular MeetingTuesday, April 8, 6:30 PMMiami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.

Elderly Affairs Committee MeetingWednesday, April 9, 8:30 AMMiami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.

Planning & Zoning Board MeetingTuesday, April 15, 6:30 PMMiami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.

Economic Development CommitteeTuesday, April 22, 5:30 PMMiami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.

Public Safety Committee MeetingTuesday, April 22, 6:30 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 Committee meetings.

This Notice dated March 28, 2014 at Miami Lakes, Fl.Majorie Tejeda-Castillo, Town Clerk

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

News and Notes from the Town of Miami Lakes

All Miami Lakes residents areinvited to register for the upcom-ing Community EmergencyResponse Team (CERT) trainingto be held April 10, 12 and 13.Classes will be held on Thursday,April 10, from 5 to 9 p.m., andSaturday and Sunday, April 12-13,from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a disas-ter simulation exercise on the finalday of class.

To become certified, residentsmust attend all three days.

CERT training is designed to

provide basic training in disasterpreparedness. The CERT basictraining course includes searchand rescue techniques, under-standing the role of CERTs andtheir role in an immediate disasterresponse, basic fire suppressionstrategies and fire safety measures,and management of resources inmedical response operations.

The CERT Basic Training willtake place at Government Center,6601 Main Street. The course issponsored by Miami-Dade County

Emergency Management, theTown of Miami Lakes, and itsPublic Safety Committee.

Register online at http://www.i-s-consulting.com/CERT-Training/.Limited space is available andprospective participants are urgedto register early.

For more information about thetraining, contact Town Hall at 305-364-6100 or visit the town’s web-site www.miamilakes-fl.gov.

Residents invited to take CERT TrainingB. Goleman’s Academy ofExcellence Building namedfor Perla Tabares Hantman

On March 20, the Miami LakesTown Council joined in the cele-bration and dedication of the PerlaTabares Hantman Academy ofExcellence Building at BarbaraGoleman Senior High School.

Barbara Goleman is one of fourMiami-Dade County PublicSchools providing the AP/Cambridge Capstone Program, ofthe 20 participating schoolsworld-wide. Hantman was instru-mental in bringing the program to

both Miami-Dade and BarbaraGoleman.

The Academy of ExcellenceBuilding will host the programcourses which were designed inresponse to feedback from highereducation organizations and aimto help students develop strongerbackgrounds in independentresearch, collaborative teamwork,and 21st-century knowledge andskills.

MIAMI LAKES, MIAMI-DADE AND SCHOOL BOARD officialsparticipated in the dedication of the Perla Tabares HantmanAcademy of Excellence Building at Barbara Goleman HighSchool. Pictured (from left) Councilmember Nelson Rodriguez,Vice Mayor Manny Cid, Mayor Wayne Slaton, CouncilmemberFrank Mingo, Perla Tabares Hantman, Commissioner EstebanBovo Jr., and School Board member Dr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall.

Free bus service available forTax Assistance Program (VITA)

Miami Lakes Elderly AffairsCommittee is sponsoring free bustransportation to St. ThomasUniversity for the VolunteerIncome Tax Assistance Program(VITA).

VITA is a partnership betweenthe Internal Revenue Service andSt. Thomas University School ofLaw where student volunteershave been providing free incometax preparation assistant to low-income, elderly, disabled, and lim-ited English speaking people forover 28 years.

Free transportation is available

to those who make a reservationby Friday, April 4. The bus willdepart from Miami LakesGovernment Center, 6601 MainStreet, at 9 a.m.

Visit the town’s website,www.miamilakes-fl.gov, for a listof required documents to bring tothe appointment.

To reserve seating, contactSpecial Events and Committeescoordinator Clarisell De Cardenasat 305-364-6100, ext. 1132, or byemail at [email protected]. Seating is limited.

Miami Lakes Youth ActivitiesTask Force is hosting a FamilyFishing Clinic at 8 a.m. onSaturday, April 5, at the OptimistPark Marina, 6411 N.W. 162Street.

Fishing experts will providetips such as humane de-hookingmethods and the proper catch andrelease techniques.

Life jackets and fishing rodswill be available. The event is freeand open to the public.

For more information or to pre-register, contact Special Eventsand Committees coordinatorClarisell De Cardenas at 305-364-6100 or via email at [email protected].

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Miami-Dade School Boardchair Perla Tabares Hantman wasrecognized as the 2014 LollipopAward Honoree by Amigos ForKids at its Fourth AnnualCelebration of Friendship AwardsLuncheon and Children’s FashionShow on March 16 at JW MarriottMarquis Miami.

“I am honored to have beenchosen to receive the LollipopAward,” Hantman said. “Theschool district is committed toproviding a safe and nurturing

learning environment for studentsto flourish and thrive.”

The Lollipop Award recognizesthe outstanding effort and dedica-tion of the recipient on behalf ofchildren’s causes. The award com-memorates the memory of LazaroFiguroa, “Baby Lollipops,” whosetragic and brutal death in 1990shook South Florida and raisedawareness about the important ofadvocacy for victims of childabuse.

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All Art, a custom framing store inTown Center, under new management

By Roselind RomeroThe Miami Laker staffThe frame store, All Art, locat-

ed at 15505 Bull Run Road inMiami Lakes Town Center, isnow under new management.Bernardo Angel, now head of theMiami Lakes location, previouslyworked at the Weston branch for13 years. He is looking forward toservicing the community in allframing and art needs.

All Art offers custom framing,fine art, lithographs, shadowboxes, photo restoration and cus-tom cut mirrors for homes andbusinesses.

The store employs highly spe-cialized professionals to restoreaged photographs and art, as wellas handling priceless memorabilialike wedding photos, sports gear,academic achievements and col-lectibles. The craftsmanshipoffered at All Art is high-qualityand one of a kind much like theprized possessions they frame.

In addition to services, Angelplans to work with local artists forin-house gallery events and mer-chandising in the future.

Store hours are Mondaythrough Friday from 10 a.m. to 6p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. For more informationabout pricing, services, and artcall 305-362-2154.

BERNARDO ANGEL is the new manager at the custom framestore All Art, formerly known as Frames Express on Bull RunRoad in Miami Lakes Town Center.

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“Daylight Savings Time is hereand longer days mean more

opportunities to get outdoors andexercise. A big dog makes a greattraining partner to exercise with,”said Alex Muñoz, director ofMiami-Dade Animal Services.

The Animal Services Shelter islocated at 7401 N.W. 74 Street inMiami. For more information,visit www.miamidade.gov/ani-mals, or call 3-1-1.

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By Roselind RomeroThe Miami Laker staffB.J.'s Optical, located at 17250

N.W. 57 Avenue, has a newoptometrist, Dr. Bruce Fleisher.Having previously worked for 17years at Costco's Optical, Fleisheris happy to join the B.J.'s familyand is seeing many of his loyalpatients from his years of experi-

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well-versed in ocular disease, andpediatric and geriatric care, oftenseeing patients from months old tonearly a hundred years old.

"My favorite part about my jobis helping people. Many healthissues can be detected through aregular eye exam and knowingthat I can be the starting point forbetter health is great," saidFleisher. "Optometrists are like thegatekeepers of primary care."

Various symptoms of underly-ing medical issues like rheumatoidarthritis, hypertension, diabetes,multiple sclerosis, brain tumors,and sickle cell anemia and manyothers can be detected through aregular eye exam.

The B.J.'s Optical, managed byMartha Lopez, is a full-serviceoptical offering eye examinations,retail eyewear including namebrands like Kenneth Cole, Oscarde la Renta, and Guess, as well asmany other services.

Fleisher is available Mondaysfrom 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.,Tuesdays through Thursdays from10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fridays from 10a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sundays from11 a.m. to 3 p.m. He is available tosee store members and non-mem-bers for eye examinations.

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Miami Lakes based digitalmarketing agency IlluminatiStudios has acquired SolutionIQ,LLC, a Florida-based marketingfirm. Illuminati Studios is a full-service digital marketing agencywith in-house experts originallyfounded in 2000 by 25-year cre-ative industry veteran Aaron Lee,resident and CEO.

“Illuminati Studios is thrilled toadd the complementary talent andcapabilities of SolutionIQ to serveour collective clients with a com-pletely integrated marketingapproach. In today’s digital-firstmarketing environment, we arewell positioned to help our clientsshine with in-house expertiseacross the full field of digital mar-keting practices,” said Lee.

The newly joined team willfocus its efforts on achieving thecompany mission of “helpingcompanies shine” across its com-bined client base.

Illuminati Studios now servesformer SolutionIQ clients such asOrangetheory Fitness, SeaDelight, ReadyCap Commercial,Corpac, and more, as well as itsexisting clients including Dunkin’Brands, Massage Envy Spa, BushFurniture, Fairchild TropicalBotanic Gardens, United DataTechnologies and more.

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The 12th Annual BeaconAwards 2014 has awarded proudrestaurateur and CEO of GiraffasUSA, Joao Barbosa, for his out-standing dedication and commit-ment to improving Miami-DadeCounty's business community.Barbosa was pleased to accept thishonor, having been recognized asan industry leader for the restau-rant formally known as GiraffasBrazilian Steaks & Burgers.

Giraffas is the third largestchain in Brazil with over 400 loca-tions, and seven locations inFlorida with four more openingsoon. The newest location is at9690 N.W. 41 Street in Doral. Therestaurant is known for its succu-lent spices, picanha and maminhacuts of meat, and Brazilian twistson American favorites.

The Beacon Council honorsseveral companies every year forinvesting and supporting thegrowth of the economy in Miami-Dade County.

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It’s time once again for theGreat Strides Miami Lakes Walkto be held on Saturday, April 26,to benefit the Cystic FibrosisFoundation. The event will takeplace at Graham Park at the cor-ner of Miami Lakeway North andMeadow Walk Lane.

Walk registration starts at 8a.m. and the walk starts at 9 a.m.

This is the ninth year the walkhas been held in Miami Lakes andits the 12th year that the “TeamRunning with Danny” has beeninvolved in the Great StridesWalks in which they have raisedover $430,000 for help fund lifesaving medical research efforts.

It has been over 12 years sinceDanny Quesada was diagnosedwith Cystic Fibrosis, a geneticdisease affecting the lungs anddigestive system. Since his diag-nosis in 2001, there have been bigimprovements in the treatmentsand medicines available for himand other CF patients whichtranslates to better health and anoverall better quality of lifethanks to fundraising events likethe Great Strides Walk.

Persons interested in joiningDanny at the event may sign upunder “Team Running withDanny” at www.cff.org/Great_St r ides /dps_Donat ionPage .Donations may be made at thesame site, or by sending a checkmade payable to the CysticFibrosis Foundation c/o DannyQuesada, 7003 N. WaterwayDrive, Suite 218, Miami, FL33155.

Great Strides Walkin Miami Lakesset for April 26

Miami Lakes ToastmastersClub’s Monica Capovaniwins Area 14 speech contest

Miami Lakes ToastmastersClub, along with several otherToastmasters Clubs in Area 14,Division A, held a Table Topicsand International Speech Contestin the community room of TotalWines and More in PembrokePines.

Monica Capovani of the MiamiLakes club won the InternationalSpeech Contest with her speech“Toastmasters Anonymous.” Shealso received second place for herparticipation in the Table TopicsContest.

Capovani is a doctoral studentat Carlos Albizu University study-ing Clinical Psychology. She

joined Toastmasters as an outletfor professional development andto improve her public speakingskills.

With this win, Capovani willrepresent the Miami Lakes Toast-masters, as well as the Area clubs,at the Division A InternationalSpeech Contest to be held March22 in Davie. Winners of theDivision A contest will progress tothe District 47 contest in Miami.

Miami Lakes Toastmastersmeets the first and third Tuesdaysat 7 p.m. at Miami Lakes Educa-tional Center. For more informa-tion, visit http://miamilakes.toast-mastersclubs.org/.

MONICA CAPOVANI (second from left) celebrates winning theArea 14 International Speech Contest with Division A GovernorMarlene Bryan (left), Area 14 Governor Maria Lucassen, andcontest master Johnny Thomas.

Members of the Zonta Club ofMiami Lakes are putting the fin-ishing touches on their annualfundraiser, Claws for Celebration,scheduled for April 26 at theRoberto Alonso CommunityCenter in Miami Lakes, 16500N.W. 87 Avenue.

Proceeds from the event willbenefit Casa Valentina, LotusHouse, Women’s Breast HealthInitiative and Zonta International.

The Claws for Celebrationevent includes a stone crab dinner,dancing, and an opportunity to bidon auction items, all while helping

advance the well-being of womenlocally and globally. The eventalso offers an opportunity to par-ticipate in a raffle with cash prizesof $500 and $1,000, as well as a 3or 4 night cruise on NorwegianCruise Line.

Large and small businesses areinvited to sponsor the event start-ing at $100, and tickets to attendare $125 per person. Tickets andsponsorships may be purchasedonline at www.zontamiamilakes.org, or by contacting the eventcoordinator Jan Hammond at 305-557-5879.

Zonta Club’s ‘Claws forCelebration’ set for April 26


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Pace High’s Special Ed. studentsreceive reply from President Obama

Monsignor Edward Pace HighSchool’s SPE SALVI facti sumusgroup, students with documenteddisabilities receiving Catholiceducation to attain a specialdiploma, received very excitingnews in the mail: A dedicated let-ter from President Obama.

The students, under the guid-ance of their teacher JorgeRodriguez-Miralles, wrote lettersto President Obama congratulat-ing him on President’s Day and incelebration of Black HistoryMonth.

The President responded witha thoughtful and encouraging let-ter, stating that receiving letters“from young people like youinspires me each and every day."He ended the letter with wishes ofa bright future and encourage-ment for the students to continueachieving great things.

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MONSIGNOR EDWARD PACE HIGH SCHOOL’S SPE SALVIstudents received an encouraging letter from the President ofthe United States, Barrack Obama.

JetStream Federal CreditUnion’s Ayleen Alfonso isnow NAFCU Certified

JetStream Federal CreditUnion in Miami Lakes announcedAyleen Alfonso has completedand passed all of the NationalAssociation of Federal CreditUnions Certified ComplianceOfficer required exams andreceived the certification ofNCCO.

Earning the prestigious desig-nation states that Alfonso has acomprehensive understanding ofall of the major regulations thatgovern credit union operations.Alfonso had to pass a rigorousseries of exams and attendNAFCU’s regulatory complianceschool to earn the designation.

“With the constant regulatorychanges affecting the credit unionindustry, this program gives methe tools to perform my job bet-ter,” Alfonso said. AYLEEN ALFONSO

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Town of Miami LakesYouth Activities Task Force

April 2 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. CenterEducation Advisory Bd. April 3 6:00 pm M.L. Govt. CenterCultural Affairs Com. April 3 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. CenterNeighborhood Improvement Committee

April 7 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. CenterTown Council Regular Meeting

April 8 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. CenterElderly Affairs Com. April 9 8:30 am M.L. Govt. CenterPlanning & Zoning Board Meeting

April 15 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. CenterEconomic Development Committee

April 22 5:30 pm M.L. Govt. CenterPublic Safety Committee April 22 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center

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Homeowners OrganizationsLoch Lomond April 1 7:00 pm MCCCLake Carol April 1 7:30 pm MCCCRoyal Palm Estates April 3 7:30 pm MCCCLake Elizabeth April 7 7:00 pm MCCCSilvercrest North April 7 7:30 pm MLCCLoch Lomond East April 8 7:00 pm MCCCSilver Crest South April 8 7:00 pm MCCCLake Cynthia April 9 7:30 m MCCCWindmill Gate April 10 7:30 pm MCCCLoch Ness April 14 7:30 pm MCCCLake Hilda April 14 7:30 pm MCCCLake Glen Ellen April 15 7:30 pm MCCCLake Katharine Villas April 15 7:30 pm MCCCRoyal Oaks April 16 7:30 pm MCCCSerenity Point April 16 7:00 pm MCCCRegatta Pointe April 17 7:00 pm MCCCGramercy Park April 17 7:00 pm MCCCLoch Andrews April 21 7:00 pm MCCCLoch Isle April 21 7:30 pm MCCCLake Martha April 22 6:30 pm MCCCLoch Lomond West April 22 7:30 pm MCCCVilla Vizcaya April 23 7:30 pm MCCCLake Sandra April 24 7:30 pm MCCCThe Anchorage April 24 7:30 pm MCCCFountain Park April 28 7:30 pm MCCC

Miami Lakes Clubs, Professional & Volunteer GroupsM.L. Garden Club bunco April 2 11:30 am MCCCM.L. Chamber/Comm. April 2 11:30 am Shula’s HotelBook Discussion Group April 22 1:00 pm MCCCM.L. Garden Club April 28 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

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The Station Sceneby Cristina Armand, Public Information Officer

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department

Honoring unsung heroes in our communityWhenever you have an emer-

gency you know that if you call 9-1-1, help will be on the way. Mostoften, people just take the time tothink the front-line responders, butthey don’t realize all of the work ittakes behind the scenes to getthem there.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue(MDFR) dispatchers work 24hours a day, 365 days a year. Theyare part psychologists, part sup-port system and 100 percentunsung heroes.

Every year those heroes are rec-ognized during the Association ofPublic Safety CommunicationsOfficials (APCO) International’sNational Public SafetyTelecommunications Week. Thisyear’s event runs from April 6-12.The event was created to honorand recognize those who dedicatetheir lives to serving the public.

In 2013, MDFR dispatchersmoved to a new home in our head-

quarters in Doral. The dispatchcenter is 5,300-square-feet, givingdispatchers more work space. Thenew center boasts state-of-the-artcommunications equipment forregional fire rescue dispatch, com-mand and control. This new evolu-tion in interoperability communi-cations readies the dispatchers andfirefighters for the next generationof technology.

The Miami-Dade PoliceDepartment receives 9-1-1- callsfirst. Then requests for fire sup-pression and emergency medicalservices (EMS) get transferred toMDFR. Dispatchers play a criticalrole, as they are the point of con-tact between the public and fieldunits.

Dispatchers jump into action assoon as a call is received. Like anorchestra, the dispatchers take onthe role of the conductor. Theylocate where the incident is hap-pening, see what units are closestto the scene, and evaluate howmany units need to be dispatched.

When dealing with significantevents, such as a brush fire, dis-patchers go into overdrive. Morethan one dispatcher will handle acall of this magnitude. Each dis-patcher takes on a different role.One will handle dispatching theunits, while another will see whereadditional units are located in casethey are needed and will commu-nicate with other agencies. A thirddispatcher will make calls to moveunits so that every part of Miami-Dade County is covered torespond to calls.

With their quick thinking, fire-rescue dispatchers significantlycontribute to the reduction ofdeaths and loss of property byeffectively coordinating emer-gency responses. On average, dis-patchers process more than230,000 fire and EMS calls a year.

All of the behind-the-scenescontributions that dispatchersmake truly make them unsungheroes in our community.

M.L. Library announces April eventsMiami Lakes Branch Library

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playing a variety of table gamesand family and friends. For allages at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 12.

Reading Ready ToddlerStorytime – Stories, songs andactivities for toddlers and theircare givers. Meets at 11 a.m. onThursdays, April 3, 10 and 17.

Paws To Read - Certified ther-apy dogs listen as children readaloud and practice their readingskills. Meets at 11 a.m. onSaturday, April 12.

For Teens:Tween Book Club – This is a

tween book club for ages 8-12.Members meet once a month todiscuss the chosen book of themonth. Registration required.Meets at 11 a.m. on Saturday,April 19.

Tales Under the Stars - Bringlawn chairs and blankets to enjoy acaptivating evening of storiesfrom around the world. Specialperformance by storyteller CarrieSue Ayvar. Program made possibleby the Town of Miami LakesEducation Advisory Board. For allages at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15.

Teen Club: Earth Day – Teensmake use of recycled materials at

6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8.Teen Club: Games and More

- Teens meet to play video games,watch anime, draw or discussbooks. For ages 12-19 years at 6p.m. on Tuesday, April 1.

For Adults:Book Discussion Group –

Contact the branch for thismonth’s title. Meets at 7:30 p.m.on Tuesday, April 15.

Commissioner Esteban BovoJr.’s Mobile Office CommunityOutreach – Provides an opportu-nity for the community to speakwith the Commissioner and/or hisrepresentative at 1 p.m. onMonday, April 14.

Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart Community Outreach –A member of Congressman MarioDiaz-Balart’s staff will visit thelibrary to discuss federal issues orany problem a constituent mayhave with a federal agency. Meetsat 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April23.

Miami Lakes Branch Library islocated at 6699 Windmill GateRoad. For operating hours, regis-tration and more information, call305-822-6520.

Local Spelling Beechamps participateat Jungle Island

By Roselind RomeroThe Miami Laker staffThe Miami Herald hosted an

opportunity for students inBroward and Miami-Dade coun-ties to participate in the ScrippsNational Spelling Bee programwhich yielded many winners hon-ored at the 2014 Spelling Bee cer-emonies. The Miami-DadeSpelling Bee Ceremony was heldat Jungle Island on Wednesday,March 19.

Local elementary schoolchampions included ShaheerKotwal from Hialeah GardensElementary School, BrianaCantero from Miami Lakes K-8Center, and Rafael de la Covafrom Our Lady of the LakesElementary School.

Local Middle school champi-ons included Nickolas Valenciafrom Country Club MiddleSchool, Alejandro Martinez fromLawton Chiles Middle School,Shaun Cruz from Mater AcademyLakes Middle High School andCecilia Tome from Our Lady ofthe Lakes.

Sunny Isles Beach CommunitySchool middle schooler, ShayaanSubzwari, won first place in thecounty and will go on to representMiami-Dade in the ScrippsNational Spelling Bee inWashington, D.C.


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Hialeah Miami Lakes SeniorHigh principal Jose Buenonamed North Region’s 2014Principal of the Year

Jose Bueno, principal atHialeah Miami Lakes Senior HighSchool, was named Miami-DadeCounty Public Schools’ Principalof the Year for the North Regionduring a ceremony at JungleIsland in Miami.

Bueno began his teachingcareer in 1993 and by 2003, hehad become principal of JoseMarti Middle School, where heraised the school grade from a “C”to an “A.”

He then became the foundingprincipal of Country Club MiddleSchool where once again, he pro-

pelled the school from a “D” to an“A.”

In 2010, Bueno took over astruggling HML and under hisleadership, the school justreceived its first “A” rating.

“On behalf of the Town ofMiami Lakes, we congratulateJose Bueno on this prestigiousrecognition. His dedication to hiswork is truly making a differencein the lives of every student atHialeah Miami Lakes Senior Highand we commend him for hisefforts,” said Mayor WayneSlaton.

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ North RegionPrincipal of the Year Jose Bueno of Hialeah Miami Lakes SeniorHigh is congratulated by (left) School Board chair Perla TabaresHantman and Schools’ Superintendent Alberto Carvalho (right).

Miami Lakes Middle School namesIrene Albalat Teacher of the Year

By Roselind RomeroThe Miami Laker staffArt teacher Irene Albalat was

the creative leader for the muralthat now covers the entrance ofMiami Lakes Middle School, aproject commemorating the townof Miami Lakes' 50th anniversary.Following on the heels of themural's reveal, Albalat was namedMiami Lakes Middle Schools'Teacher of the Year for 2013-2014.

Originally born in Alquizar,Cuba, Albalat settled in Miamiwith her family at the tender age of6. She attended Mae M. WaltersElementary, Henry H. FilerMiddle School, and MiamiSprings Senior High all the whileearning awards and recognitionfor her work in visual arts. Aftergraduating Florida InternationalUniversity with a bachelor's andmaster's degree in Art Educationshe began teaching.

Albalat's first experience witheducating children came at the ageof 16 while working at a daycarecenter. She was fortunate enoughto showcase her talent throughvarious works of art in the daycare center and community, andthrough the burgeoning talent ofthe children she taught.

Beginning in 2003, Abalatworked at Golden GladesElementary where she was chosenas Rookie Teacher of the Year thatsame year. In 2004, she taught atCoral Gables Elementary Schoolwhere she began a successful artprogram. In 2007 Albalat made thetransition into middle school atMiami Lakes Middle School andhasn't looked back since.

"I am eager to continue to be apart of Miami Lakes Middle

School and its community," saidAlbalat.

In her 10 years of teachingAlbalat has also found time to be aUnion Steward at Coral GablesElementary and sit on the ESSACCommittee for Miami LakesMiddle School. Additionally she isa United Way liaison. She has alsohad her work and her students'work shown in galleries and com-munity events.

Life outside of school still has

its children for Albalat, her sonsBrandon and Jaden whom sheenjoys time with along with herhusband, David, on family out-ings.

"As a professional artist, it'sjust about expressing myself – myfeelings, my thoughts and myemotions," said Albalat. "I want tobe able to share this with theworld, share what I see throughmy eyes, on canvas for all toohopefully enjoy."

MIAMI LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL’S marquee salutes IreneAlbalat named Teacher of the Year for 2014.

News of Neighbors in Uniform:Navy Seaman Chris Casanova

Navy Seaman recruit,Christopher R. Casanova, son ofJose F. and Lourdes Casanova ofHialeah, recently completed U.S.Navy basic training at RecruitTraining Command, Great Lakes,Illinois. Casanova is a 2007 grad-uate of Barbara Goleman HighSchool.

During the eight-week pro-gram, Casanova completed a vari-ety of training which includedclassroom study and practicalinstruction on naval customs, firstaid, firefighting, water safety andsurvival, and shipboard and air-craft safety. An emphasis was alsoplaced on physical fitness.


Did You Know?It is a violation of Miami-Dade

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by The Miami Laker. Our thanksto resident Ladd Howell for hiscontribution.)

THIS IS A BAD EXAMPLE of parking on a sidewalk. Be consid-erate of pedestrians with dogs, baby strollers, and small childrenwith wagons or tricycles so they do not have to walk in the streetwhere they can be hit by passing vehicles.

Graham Companies’ Shula’s Sluggersparticipate in charity softball tourney

The Graham Companies madeits second appearance in the 2ndAnnual Hotel Charity SoftballTournament, hosted by TheMandarin Oriental, Miami. Thetournament brought teams fromhotels across Miami-Dade Countyon Saturday, March 15, at TropicalPark.

The Shula's Hotel and GolfClub team "Shula's Sluggers,"along with all the participatingteams raised funds to benefit His

House Children's Home, a localfoster care agency providing safe-ty and healing for abused, neglect-ed and abandoned children locatedat 20000 N.W. 47 Avenue, MiamiGardens.

The funds raised from entryfees to the event were matched byMandarin Oriental and will gotoward a 12 passenger van for HisHouse. The van will make trans-portation accessible for underpriv-ileged children. Currently, trans-

portation is either inaccessible orcostly, discouraging guardians andchildren from participating inquality educational programs.

Food trucks and furry celebrityguests Billy the Marlin, Sebastianthe Ibis, and the UM Maniac allmade appearances at this family-friendly event. Out of the 12 par-ticipating teams, up to 8 teamsplayed every hour making theevent one of the largest collectivegatherings of hotels in Miami.

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George Pringle, 71, looks tostart a Pickle Ball League forseniors in Miami Lakes

Seventy-one-year-old GeorgePringle still loves to play sportsand he is not planning on slowingdown anytime soon.

He played football inConnecticut at a time when play-ers wore leather helmets without aface mask.

Pringle also was a star on thediamond, tennis and basketballcourts, and was elected to theMiami-Dade Softball Hall ofFame.

The sports made him famousand now he wants to make anunheralded sport widely known inSouth Florida.

Pringle is seeking to start aPickle Ball league in Miami Lakesfor senior citizens to help keepthem active and having fun.

Pickle Ball is a racquet sportwhich combines elements of bad-

minton, tennis, and table tennis.Two to four players use solid

paddles made of wood or compos-ite materials to hit a polymer per-forated ball over a net. The sportshares features of other racketsports, the dimensions and layoutof a Badminton court, and a netand rules similar to tennis with afew modifications.

Pringle said Pickle Ball is pop-ular in northern Florida but isunheard of in South Florida.

He said he’s looking for playersand hopes they can use some ten-nis courts in Miami Lakes to playPickle Ball.

“It’s a great senior sport,” saidPringle, who recently won theSenior Games in Cutler Bay. “Itwill keep senior citizens busy.”

Pickle Ball is one of the fastestgrowing sports in North America,and it was invented in the mid1960s as a children's backyardpastime, but quickly became pop-ular among adults as a fun gamefor players of all skill levels.

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Alexis Castroman, MelanieArauz lead Mater Lakes Bearsto district win over Pace High

By David L. SnellingThe Miami Laker staffIf Mater Lakes Academy start-

ing pitcher Alexis Castroman con-tinues her stellar performance, theLady Bears could win the districtchampionship and make a deeprun in the playoffs.

In a pivotal district gameagainst Pace High, Castromanpitched a complete game, strikingout six batters with no earnedruns, as the Lady Bears defeatedtheir district rivals 5-2.

The win puts Mater LakesAcademy (8-6) in second place ofthe district and a chance to win thedivision with a week left in theregular season.

Castroman (2.15 ERA) struckout a Spartans’ pitcher with a run-ner on first base to end the game.

“It was a great win for us,” shesaid. “The whole team playedtogether, we knew what had to bedone.”

Melanie Arauz led the bearswith a double, triple and fourRBIs. Castroman, Hailey Rivera,Alyssa Rodriguez, SamanthaHerranz and Arlene Calleriro eachhad a hit for the Lady Bears.

The girls’ success on the dia-mond is attributed to their experi-

ence as Miami Lakes OptimistClub recreational program play-ers.

The organization is a feeder tomany local area high schools.

“Everywhere you look, whenyou see the high school boxscores, you will find Miami LakesOptimist girls there, somethingthe Optimist Club is extremelyproud of,” said softball commis-sioner Alex Castroman, Alexis’father.

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The 40th annual William “B”Graham Memorial Golf Tourna-ment for the benefit of the BoyScouts of America has beenscheduled for Wednesday, April23, at Shula’s Golf Club, 7601Miami Lakes Drive.

The event is sponsored by TheGraham Companies and PublixSuper Markets Charities. Check-in is at 7 a.m. with a shotgun start

set for 8 a.m.Tournament sponsorships are

available ranging from the GoldenEagle ($5,000), and Silver Eagle($2,500), to the Bronze Eagle($1,000). Hole and Tee sponsor-ships are available for $200 andfee for individual players is $275.

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Msgr. Pace High student and2012 class alumna celebratehonors in women’s sports

Cassandra Lemieux, a senior atPace High School, and Shadelly“Chachi” Guzman, a Pace HighSchool alumna class of 2012,recently garnered recognition inwomen’s sports.

Lemieux has signed with St.Thomas University’s women’stennis team. As a future Bobcat,she will excel on the court thesame way she has excelled as astudent at Pace.

Not only is Lemieux heavilyinvolved in her academic life,earning a 4.7 GPA, but she alsospends her time volunteering with

various organizations.Guzman, a Spartan basketball

stand-out for 4 years and now aproud Lion at Saint LeoUniversity, was named to the 2014Sunshine State ConferenceWomen’s Basketball Champio-nship All-Tournament Team.

As a college sophomore,Guzman averaged 18 points pergame in the tournament whileplaying 38.7 minutes per game.She is breaking records on thebasketball court and succeeding inthe academic field.

Local soccer player advanceswith team to National CopaCoca-Cola tourney in L.A.

The Lady Warriors 5v5 soccerteam advanced to the NationalCopa Coca-Cola Tournament inLos Angeles after recently win-ning the Miami regional tourna-ment.

Led by Miami Lakes residentMadison Precht, the LadyWarriors soccer team wascrowned champions of the MiamiCopa Coca-Cola tournament lastmonth, and joined 400 nationalteams for boys and girls betweenthe ages of 13 and 15 in March onthe west coast to battle for the

national championship.The winners from each area

tournament won an all-expensepaid trip to Los Angeles duringEaster weekend, where winnerswill have the opportunity to playsoccer in Brazil.

“We didn’t have time to prac-tice 5v5 formations or strategy butwe came together when it countedto win the tournament.” Prechtsaid. “We are friends on and offthe field and play other sportstogether as well.”

MIAMI LAKES RESIDENT Madison Precht (left) and the LadyWarriors 5v5 soccer team advanced to the National Copa CocaCola tournament in Los Angeles. Pictured are team members(from left) Precht, Nicole Alamo, Julia Bracci, Emily Battle, SofiaLopez and Maite Gutierrez. Westminster School Junior andbrother of Nicole, Joey Alamo, was the girls’ coach for the week-end.

The Latin Builders Associa-tion Construction and BusinessManagement Academy CharterHigh School (LBA Academy),located at 13835 N.W. 97 Avenue,will celebrate its open house onApril 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Future students and parents willbe able to learn about the benefitsof attending a public school witha private-school feel.

LBA Academy students bene-fit from small classes, a familyenvironment and up-to-date tech-nology which has transformed theschool into a paperless environ-ment; each student is issued aniPad and electronic textbooks.

In addition to honors courses,the academy also offersAdvancement Placement andDual Enrollment opportunities.LBA Academy’s educationalapproach has proven to be suc-cessful as it earned an “A” duringits first school year and placedfirst in mathematics among 728schools with 25 percent or moreEnglish Language-Learner (ELL)students.

The LBA Academy is the firstbusiness charter school started bya business association in theUnites States. Students benefitfrom this by meeting businessleaders in the community whooffer mentorship and internships.

During the open house, visitorswill have the opportunity to meetcurrent students, parents andteachers, tour the school and reg-ister on the spot, as well as meetwith college counselors to pro-vide information about post sec-ondary options. Guests will alsoenjoy entertainment, free lunchand a free iPad case for the first50 students registered.

For more information call 305-827-3022.

LBA Academy setsOpen House for newstudents on April 5

Our Lady of the Lakes girlsvarsity volleyball team looksforward to successful season

Our Lady of the Lakes’ varsitygirls Volleyball team opened theseason on March 11 againstBlessed Trinity. After a slow startlosing 10-25, they turned it aroundand defeated Blessed Trinity inthe second set 25-23, and thedeciding final set 15-11. The teamis now 1-1 and looking forward toa successful Spring season.

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Football team is off to a fast startwinning their first two games ofthe season. The Cheetahs firstdefeated St. Lawrence 40-12 onMarch 5, and on March 11, defeat-ed Mother of Our Redeemer 47-12. The team hopes to defend their2013 ACC North Division titleand make another run at the 3AClassification championship gamein which they were runner-ups.

OUR LADY OF THE LAKES varsity girls Volleyball teamincludes (bottom, from left) Anabelle Martinez, Sophia Arce,Andrea Toyos and Gabriella Perez-Robles; (top, from left) coachAdelia Hernandez, Victoria Herrera, Kristen Fleitas, IsabellaGonzalez, Vanessa Perez-Robles, Natalie Musa and coachGerman Garcia.

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PACE HIGH SCHOOL FBLA State Competition students are shown with the awards won forComputer Game Simulation and Design and Banking and Financial Systems. Pictured (from left)Raul Salazar, Daniel Gonzalez, Matthew Arrojas, Juana Diaz, Steven Yildirim, Nicholas Marcelin,Nicholas Fernandez, Brielle Perez, Lexie Perez, Daniel Labrousse, Kenan Yildirim, and advisorHedda Falcon.

Student’s perspective on recent FBLA competitionBy Melissa ReySpecial to The Miami LakerThis year's Future Business

Leaders of America (FBLA) statecompetition was much more than astudent business conference. Inthose four days, as a member ofthe Monsignor Edward Pace HighSchool competition team, I forged

new friendships, found my confi-dence, and changed my perceptionof the business world.

In the days that led up to thecompetition I was nervous butsoon I had forgotten my anxiety.After settling in, I prepared for mypublic speaking competition. Fullof confidence and excitement, I

began to speak to the otherteenagers who were competing inthe “Public Speaking” category. Iwas met by students who sharedtheir life and academic experi-ences with me, and because of myinteractions with them, I have notonly become a better student, but amore confident and tolerant indi-

vidual. Although I did not win the com-

petition, this experience expandedmy boundaries, and capabilities asa student and individual. I lost myfear of speaking in public. On thecontrary, I now genuinely enjoycompeting in these events becauseI am able to reach out to other peo-ple and they are able to reach outto me. Through these interactions,we are exposed to people and cul-tures we have never known, whichgives us a better, well-roundedperspective of the world around us.

Over the following three days, Ispent time with my fellow com-petitors. We helped each other, andbecause I chose to participate inthis great organization, I have real-ized that we have preconceivednotions about everything, andwhen we allow those preconceivedideas to affect our decisions, welimit ourselves. I definitelyencourage every student to joinFBLA and to experience the statecompetition. It will challenge yourideas, and encourage growth.

M-D School Board honorsU.S. Attorney Wilfredo Ferrer

Miami-Dade School Boardchair Perla Tabares Hantman hon-ored the United States Attorneyfor the Southern District ofFlorida, Wilfredo A. Ferrer, duringa special recognition at the March12 School Board meeting.

“Mr. Ferrer’s ViolenceReduction Partnership is a shiningexample of community involve-ment in action and he is truly ourpartner in education,” Hantmansaid. “I am so pleased that hecould join us to accept this recog-nition in honor of his advocacy

and many contributions to the stu-dents of South Florida and ourcommunity.”

Ferrer, a graduate of HialeahMiami Lakes Senior High School,launched the Violence ReductionPartnership in 2011, aimed atreducing crime in areas of SouthFlorida that are prone to crime.One of the partnership’s goals is tobuild educational partnerships inorder to mentor children, createjobs, rehabilitate offenders, anderadicate crime and violence.

WILFREDO A. FERRER (far left), United States Attorney for theSouthern District of Florida, was honored by Miami-DadeSchool Board chair Perla Tabares Hantman along with otherboard members and staff for his initiative of the ViolenceReduction Partnership.

Just in time to take a breakfrom FCAT reviews, Girl ScoutTroop 263 of Miami Lakes invitesall girls, scouts and non-scouts, toa Black Light Glow Party onSaturday, April 12, from 6 to10:30 p.m. at the Roberto AlonsoCommunity Center, 16500 N.W.87 Avenue.

Troop 263, which hosted thehugely successful MasqueradeBall, has planned a night of fun,games, dancing and glowing sur-prises in a safe, supervised envi-ronment.

The event, open to girls fromkindergarten through 12th grade,will feature a live DJ and a contestfor "glowiest" individual. All girls

are encouraged to wear white andneon colors to stand out. Glowaccessories will also be sold at theevent.

Girls scouts may enter contestsas part of their troop, or as individ-uals.

There is a $7 fee per girl and $5fee per adult. Spaces are limited.Registration should be done inadvance through Eventbrite linkedto the scouts' Facebook page atwww.facebook.com/girlscoutsglow.

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Monsignor Edward Pace HighSchool is offering new dual enroll-ment courses beginning nextschool year for students enteringjunior and senior years. Studentsenrolled in general or honors lev-els of English now have theopportunity to earn dual enroll-ment credits through FloridaInternational University and St.Thomas University. While Pacehas always offered dual enroll-ment courses in various subjects,specific requirements were inplace, thereby minimizing the listof candidates for credits.

Opening fall 2014, nearly threetimes the number of students canenroll in dual enrollment coursesfor college credit in the equivalentof English Composition collegecourses. Currently, over 60 stu-dents entering junior and senioryears as general and honors levelstudents will earn college credit.These college credits are transfer-able to all state colleges and uni-

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Hialeah Gardens Elementary namesPatricia Delgado Teacher of the Year

By Roselind RomeroThe Miami Laker staffHialeah Gardens Middle

School's 2013-2014 Teacher of theYear, Patricia Delgado, is a long-time special needs educator, hav-ing taught children with autism forover 13 years. The Pre-K teachercomes from a family of teachingprofessionals including her motherand sister, both of whom workedwith special needs children.

“My decision to become ateacher was made early on in mylife and was primarily influencedby my mother and her 23 years asa paraprofessional,” said Delgado.“My parents are my role models,they have taught me the value ofhard work, education, and living afull life.”

Delgado was born and raised inMiami-Dade County, attendingImmaculate Conception Elemen-tary School and then MonsignorEdward Pace Senior High School.

She earned her bachelor'sdegree in Mentally Handicapped

with Varying Exceptionalitiesfrom Florida InternationalUniversity (FIU) followed by amaster's in Special Education. Shereturned to school in 2006 to earn

her Educational Specialist Degreein Early Childhood SpecialEducation from the University ofMiami and received a second mas-ter's degree in PublicAdministration in 2012 from FIU.

In 2008, Delgado became aNational Board Certified Teacher.Additionally, she plays an activerole in Hialeah Garden's PTAteam, the Special EducationCommittee, the Social Committee,the Green Committee and theAfter School Tutoring program.

When she is not participating inschool committees or teaching,Delgado applies her “french fryingexpertise” as a volunteer at theTeacher McKnight fundraisingevent held each year for herschool, and participates in Miamifundraisers like Autism walks.During her summers, she spendstime with her family and enjoystraveling abroad, especially to Spain.

Delgado strives to collaboratewith colleagues to improve theclassroom experience for students,and tries to create new favoritememories every day.

“I believe that early childhoodyears are the important period inthe growth and development of achild,” said Delgado. “I feel privi-leged to witness and be a part ofthe development process thatoccurs in these years. My job byfar is not the easiest, but mostrewarding.”

After 13 years of special needseducation, Delgado herself haslearned from her students “thatnothing is impossible!”

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Miami Dade College hostsSTEM Expo for 1000 schools

Over 1,000 local public schoolsput their technical knowledge tothe test at Miami Dade College's(MDC) North Campus earlier thisyear for the annual Miami-DadeCounty Public Schools (M-DCPS)Science, Technology, Engineer-ing, and Mathematics (STEM)Expo. The event showcased theexplorations of elementary, mid-dle and high school studentsthroughout the community.

The competition's categoriesincluded behavioral and social sci-ences, biochemistry, botany,chemistry, computer science,engineering, mathematics, micro-biology, zoology, earth and plane-tary science, environmental sci-ence, physics, astronomy, medi-cine and health.

Students were awarded certifi-cates, medals, trophies, and cashprizes. Students and parents alsohad the opportunity to learn moreabout MDC's academic programsand financial aid processes.

Local schools that competedand were named winners for vari-ous categories included BobGraham Education Center, JoellaC. Good Elementary School,Miami Lakes K-8 Center, LawtonChiles Middle School, CountryClub Middle School, MaterGardens Academy, AmericanSenior High School, HialeahGardens Senior High School,Barbara Goleman Senior HighSchool, Youth Co-Op CharterSchool, and Mater AcademyCharter High School.

The STEM Expo was held inconjunction with the Science,Engineering, Communication,Mathematics Enhancement

(SECME) program, which direct-ly impacts students in grades K-12.

American Senior High School'sprincipal, Luis Diaz was honoredas Principal of the Year by theSECME program.

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MIAMI DANCITY STUDIOS announced that three dancers fromits new “The Next Step” program have been accepted to theprestigious Miami Arts Charter School Dance Department underthe direction of Valerie Barreiro and Roberto Rodriguez.Pictured (from left) Kristen Garcia (14), Gloria Lopez (12), andAmanda Lorenzo (13), all auditioned for the arts charter schoolearlier this year. For more information on “The Next Step” pro-gram, contact Diana Ford at 305-821-2027, or [email protected].

Pace’s SpartanGolf Classic settees off April 4

Monsignor Edward Pace HighSchool is hosting its annualSpartan Golf Classic on Friday,April 4, at the Country Club ofMiami located at 6801 N.W. 186Street.

Registration begins at 10:30a.m. Lunch will be provided byOutback Steakhouse from 11 a.mto noon with a shotgun start at12:30 p.m.

"Longest Drive" and "Closestto the Pin" contests are includedin the tournament, and a car,donated by Miami Lakes AutoMall, is the prize for the winner ofthe "Hole-in-One" contest.

All the proceeds from thisevent will go toward theSpartans-4-Spartans Program tohelp students who encounterextreme financial hardship whileattending Pace.

For more information, emailElvita Reigosa at [email protected] or call 305-624-8534 ext.212.

Miami Lakes EducationalCenter (MLEC), 5780 N.W. 158Street, is hosting a Spring FleaMarket on Saturday, April 26from 7:30 a.m. to noon.

To reserve a spot, contactSandra Zajac at 305-824-9450 orAstry Licona at 786-488-1087.All proceeds go toward support-ing MLEC's PTSA.

M.L. EducationalCenter hosts FleaMarket on April 26

Spanish Lake Elementary’srecorder group earns superiorrating at M-D County Fair

THE RECORDER GROUP at Spanish Lakes Elementary, underthe direction of music teacher Diana Garcia, was honored for itssuperior performance at the Miami-Dade County Fair andExposition on Thursday, March 13. The group earned a perfectscore. The group included (bottom, from left) Manuel Rivero,Jeriel Peralta, Adrian Rodriguez, Luis Cruz, and Joshua Rubio;(top, from left) Julien Ricardo, Aaliyah Chavez, AndreaSanchez, Camila Viera, Matina Pasalidis, Natalie Mendoza,Jaylin Mendez, and Jonathan Gonzalez.

The Miami Lakes OptimistClub will be holding its summerbasketball registration for boysand girls on consecutiveSaturdays, April 12, 19 and 26,from 9:30 to noon at Miami LakesMiddle School.

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New Testament Baptist Churchstudents compete in Truth andTraining AwanaGames

Ten Florida churches partici-pated in the T&T (Truth andTraining) AwanaGames that wereheld on March 8 at Grace BaptistChurch in Pompano Beach.

New Testament BaptistChurch’s younger team, whichincludes 5, 1st and 2nd graders,won 3rd place in the Sparks-a-Rama. They competed in theSparky Crawl, Sparky Bowl, BeanBag In and Out, Rabbit Hunt,Sparky Train and Balloon Pop.

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in the boys and girls combinedAwanaGames. The students are3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th graders. Theycompeted in 10 events includingthe Bean Bag Relay, Sprint Relay,Bean Bag Bonanza, 3-LeggedRace, Sprint Race, 4-Way Tug,Knock It Down, Marathon Relay,Marathon Race and BalloonRelay.

The coaches were DerekRodriguez, Miguel Fundora andJames Gordon.

NEW TESTAMENT BAPTIST CHURCH students who partici-pated in the T&T AwanaGames on March 8 with their coachesDerek Rodriguez, Miguel Fundora and James Gordon.

New Testament Baptist Churchis bringing the community a newweekly program called EquippingU. The new Wednesday nightseries is designed to offer freetools and resources needed to suc-ceed in a fast pace and ever chang-ing culture. This will be a learningenvironment where participantscan grow into an authentic rela-tionship with Jesus.

Classes began April 2 and willbe held on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.at New Testament Baptist Church.Classes offered at both the NewTestament Baptist Church Dadeand Broward campuses includeMarriage, Sharing Your Faith,Book of Philippians and Finances.

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M. Lakes Congregational Churchcongregation celebrates Mardi Gras

Dixieland music greeted wor-shippers on March 2 as MiamiLakes Congregational Church cel-ebrated Mardi Gras, “the last hur-rah” before Lent.

Congregants wore masks andbeads in Mardi Gras colors ofgold, purple and green.

Newly installed interim seniorpastor, Rev. Richard Sparrow,said, “The Spirit blew through ourmidst and brought us to life.”

Sparrow delighted the congre-gation when he stepped into thesanctuary wearing a Jester’s hatand bow tie. He paraphrased theprayer of the great Christianleader, St. Augustine, “Lord, makeus quiet and introspective - but notjust yet!”

Dr. Adolfo Vidal, director ofmusic, received a standing ovationfor his rendition of Gershwin’s“Rhapsody in Blue.” The choirand congregation sang festivesongs of the season including“Everytime I Feel the Spirit,” and“When The Saints Go MarchingIn.”

Sparrow transitioned the wor-ship service to the Sacrament ofCommunion with the reminderthat “Christ’s Church is open to allpeople” and encouraged the con-gregation to have “open hearts tothe Lenten Journey.”

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M. Lakes Congregational welcomesinterim pastor Rev. Richard Sparrow

Miami Lakes CongregationalChurch, United Church of Christ,welcomed and installed interimsenior pastor Rev. RichardSparrow in late January, followingthe retirement of longtime,beloved senior pastor Dr. JeffreyE. Frantz.

Sparrow has extensive experi-ence at both the local and nationalUnited Church of Christ levels inMassachusetts, New York, Illinoisand Ohio. He concluded a 15month interim at Sarasota, Floridain December.

A graduate of the University ofMassachusetts and the AndoverNewton Theological Seminary,Sparrow is specially trained toguide congregations through thetransition between settled pastors.

“From the time I interviewedfor the interim position lastNovember, I’ve come to expect anopen, warm and hardworking con-gregation, and that’s what I’vefound,” Sparrow said. “There ismuch to love here and The

Growing Place Preschool is one.Five days a week 200 children andyouth walk by my window; I’msurrounded by young life and Ifind that an incredible joy.”

Sparrow has a love of travel,pottery, photography, movies andpoetry. He and his wife, MaryJane, a retired primary schoolteacher, call Lakewood, Ohiohome. They are living in MiamiLakes and enjoying South Florida.

Miami Lakes Congregational iscelebrating its 50th Jubilee Yearand the congregation plans tocommemorate the church’s richhistory throughout the year culmi-nating with a weekend celebrationin mid-October.

The community is invited toparticipate in all church eventsand activities. Worship service isheld every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at6701 Miami Lakeway South,across from Miami Lakes K-8Center. For more information, callthe church office at 305-822-4313.

REV. RICHARD SPARROWhas been named interim sen-ior pastor at Miami LakesCongregational Church.

House of Faith Church, locatedat 4772 N.W. 167 Street in north-west Miami-Dade, is hosting its2014 Inspirational Campaign“Laugh out Loud” on Sunday,March 16. The event begins at 10a.m. Light refreshments will beserved. For more informationvisit www.HOF-US.com.

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Roselind Romero and BryanCarro are married in Januaryat Long Key Nature Center

After five years together, BryanCarro and Roselind Romero weremarried on January 11 at LongKey Nature Center in Davie in thepresence of friends and family.

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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

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

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

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Our Lady of the LakesCatholic Church

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

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

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

Confessions: Saturdays 3:30 PM

Mother of Our RedeemerCatholic Church

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

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

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

9 AM, 12:30 PM, 7 PM

North Palm Baptist Church7801 N.W. 178 Street

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

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

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

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

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

New Testament Baptist ChurchThe Gathering Place

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

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

Orthodox Cathedral ofChrist The Saviour16601 N.W. 77 Court

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

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

Sunday School & Inquirer Classes

Palm Springs UnitedMethodist Church5700 W. 12 Avenue

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

The Redeemed ChristianChurch of God

Victory Parrish Worship Center16261 N.W. 57 Avenue

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

Voice for JesusCobb Miami Lakes Theatre #11

6711 Main Street305-818-0565

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

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Miami Lakes AreaHouses of Worship

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

Miami Lakes churches announcespecial services for Easter season

Miami Lakes area churcheshave scheduled a variety of specialservice events for Easter.

New Testament BaptistChurch (NTBC) has scheduled“The Story,” an Easter musicalretelling of the Bible from Genesisthrough Revelation, that will beshowing on the big screen onSaturday, April 12 at the NTBCBroward Campus at 13900 GriffinRoad in Southwest Ranches.

“The Story” will also be show-ing on Thursday, April 17, at theMain Street Cobb Movie Theatreat 6711 Main Street, and Saturday,April 19, at the NTBC Miami-Dade location at 6601 N.W. 167Street.

Additionally, a Good Fridayservice will be held on April 18 atnoon. Easter Sunday on April 20,NTBC will be celebrating the res-urrection with a 7 a.m. sunriseservice outdoors, and two indoorservices at 9 and 11 a.m.

A nursery and children's lunchwill be available for the 9 and 11a.m. Easter Sunday services. Formore information visit www.ntbcfl.org or call 305-558-4930.

Palm Vista CommunityChurch has been serving the com-munity of Miami Lakes for 17years. The church meets at MiamiLakes Middle School's auditoriumat 6425 Miami Lakeway North at

10 a.m. each Sunday. On Sunday, April 13, the

church will hold its Palm Sundayservice at 10 a.m. on the triumphalentry of Christ. Baptisms will beconducted following the service.

On Friday, April 18, the churchwill hold its Good Friday serviceat 7:30 p.m. focusing on the cruci-fixion of Christ.

On Easter Sunday, April 20, thechurch will have a special serviceat 10 a.m. celebrating the resurrec-tion of Christ with a sermon enti-tled "Jesus is Alive!"

For more information call 305-822-6999 or visit www.palmvista.org.

Miami Lakes Baptist Church,located at 6250 Miami Lakes Dr.,is having a special service onGood Friday, April 18 at 8 p.m.and special services for Easter onSaturday, April 19 at 6 p.m. andSunday, April 20 at 9 and 11 a.m.and 1 p.m. The church also fea-tures the largest egg hunt in MiamiLakes during Saturday andSunday services. For more infor-mation contact the church at 305-823-3888.

Our Lady of the LakesCatholic Church, located at15801 N.W. 67 Avenue, is holdingEnglish masses on Palm Sunday,April 13, at 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., and5:30 p.m. preceded by a vigil at 5

p.m. Spanish mass will be held at8 a.m., 12:45 and 7 p.m.

The Tuesday of the Holy Week,April 15, will have confessionsfrom 7 to 9 p.m. and HolyThursday, April 17, will have abilingual mass of the Last Supperat 8 p.m.

On Good Friday, April 18, a tra-ditional Stations of the Cross willbe held in English at 10 a.m. andagain in Spanish at 11 a.m. Adevotional service to the DivineMercy in English with recitationof the Chaplet will be held inSpanish at noon and in English at2:30 p.m. Following, a GoodFriday Reflection sermon will beheld at 4 p.m. and a bilingual litur-gy of the Lord's passion is at 6 p.m.

Holy Saturday, April 19, willhave a bilingual liturgy of theEaster vigil at 8 p.m.

Easter Sunday masses includethose in English at 9:30 a.m., 11a.m., and 5:30 p.m. and those inSpanish at 8 a.m., 12:45 and 7 p.m.

For more information visitwww.ollnet.com or call 305-558-2202.

The Church of the Epiphany,previously known as St.Margaret’s and St. Francis of AsisEpiscopal Church, located at15650 Miami Lakeway North, isholding Good Friday, PalmSunday and Easter services inaddition to its regularly scheduledsermons on Sundays and Biblestudies on Tuesdays andWednesdays.

Passion Sunday, April 6, willoffer a Spanish Holy Eucharistservice at 9 a.m. and an EnglishStations of the Cross and HolyEucharist service at 10:30 a.m.

On Palm Sunday, April 13, aSpanish Palm Procession andHoly Eucharist will take place at 9a.m. and an English service with areading of the Crucifixion will fol-low at 10:30 a.m.

On Maundy Thursday, April 17,the church will hold a commemo-ration service at 7 p.m. on Jesus'last supper.

On Good Friday, April 18, thechurch is planning a liturgy inEnglish at noon. Following thatevening, an outdoor sunset servicewill be held on the field behind thechurch at 7 p.m. and is open to allmembers of the community.

On Holy Saturday, April 19, an8 p.m. Easter Vigil and HolyEucharist service will be held. OnEaster Sunday, April 20, at 9 a.m.a Spanish Holy Eucharist serviceis scheduled and an English serv-ice will follow at 10:30 a.m. Achildren's Easter Egg Hunt willtake place after the services.

For further information contactFather Jack Stanton at 786-547-5214 or visit www.episcopalmi-amilakes.com.

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Pembroke Lakes. $290,000 First time on the market! 3BR/2BA pool home! Meticulously maintained, oversized kitchen w/wood cabs, granite. MLS#A1898910 Gladys Moyal 954-434-0501/954-394-5551

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Liberty City. $75,000 A great start-up chance. Just count the extras in this fenced 3BR residence. Nice price and lifestyle! MLS#A1890006 Armando Rebull954-434-0501/954-551-7879

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Great cozy apartment in sought afterCelebration Point in the heart of MiamiLakes.Unit has vaulted ceil ings,screened balcony.Plenty of closetspace, washer and dryer inside theunit. Building faces the lake, unit haspartial view of the lake from the masterbedroom. A1898480

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