Miami Laker 2015 September 18

A LookInside:

n Miami Lakes Kiwanis Clubhosts annual Square Dance ben-efit event on October 3............2

n Town Council questionsclaim for legal fees withoutbackup facts and numbers........3

n Attorney Joshua J. Hertzopens new office in MiamiLakes Business Park West.....5

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

n Main Street Players presentThe Pot at Main Street Play-house starting Sept. 25.............9

n Barbara Goleman HighSchool alumni return to theirroots as faculty members.........16

n Pace High students create“Something to Give Organiza-tion To Feed Homeless.........17

n Community Calendar, 11,School, sports and church news,14-20, Classified ads.........21-23

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Gina M. Inguanzo sworn in as new Miami Lakes Town Clerk

GINA M. INGUANZO was sworn in as the new Miami Lakes Town Clerk just prior to the September1 regular Council meeting by Circut Court Judge Peter R. Lopez. She was accompanied by herhusband Ramiro Inguanzo and their three children, Susanna, Sophia and Christopher. Also pic-tured (from left) Councilmembers Tim Daubert, Tony Lama and Frank Mingo, Mayor Michael Pizzi,Town Manager Alex Rey, and Councilmembers Ceasar Mestre and Nelson Rodriguez.

Council tentatively approves$20M budget for 2015-2016

The Miami Laker staffThe Miami Lakes Town

Council tentatively kept the samerate for property taxes andapproved a $20 million budget fornext year, but the town doesn’thave enough money to add twopolice officers or increase thecommittees’ budgets as themayor’s lawsuits to pay off hisattorneys’ fees put a strain of thespending plan.

And residents may pay a slighttax hike because property valuesrose from the previous year.

The 2.3518 tax rate for proper-

ty taxes is expected to generateabout $6 million in revenue,which is $2.351 per $1,000 ofassessed property value.

At the town’s first budget hear-ing last week, Town ManagerAlex Rey said the committees’request for a $65,000 increase totheir $200,150 budgets was reject-ed and Miami Lakes is seekingprivate funding and sponsors tohelp bankroll some of the town’sevents, including the town’s 15thanniversary celebration inDecember.

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Proposed budget short on some services“Because of the legal fees, we

can’t raise their budgets at thispoint,” Rey said.

Pizzi filed two lawsuits againstMiami Lakes to force the town topay his attorneys’ fees for his fed-eral bribery trial and reinstatementcases.

His lawyers are seeking $3.2million but the town is hoping itsinsurance company, Brown andBrown, will cover most of thelegal costs.

Meanwhile, the town has setaside about $400,000 for themayor’s legal fees, which kept thetown from adding two police offi-cers to Miami-Dade’s detachedunit.

The $7.2 million police expens-es constitutes the bulk of thetown’s budget, which hasincreased about $1 million overthe past three years due to com-pensation and pension benefitshikes, Rey said.

“It’s something not controllableby Miami-Dade, it’s set up by theFlorida Retirement System,” Reysaid.

Council members alluded to thesignificance of more police offi-cers since the town experiencedtwo recent shootings.

To save money from the policebudget to add more law enforce-ment, Rey said less experiencedpolice officers can replace the vet-erans who earn better salaries.

“We can ask for rookie cops butthe veterans are better to handleincidents like the ones we had inthe town,” said CouncilmemberNelson Rodriguez.

With a tight budget for 2015-2016, Miami Lakes wasn’t able tosqueeze $20,000 to underwrite thesenior classes at the two communi-ty centers.

Pizzi, however, said Miami-Dade County CommissionerEsteban Bovo Jr. has pledged tofund the classes for half of the fis-cal year.

“I met with Bovo and his officehas pledged to fund the classes forthe next six months,” Pizzi said.

The town budgeted $150,000 tooperate the new dog park for fenc-ing, pads and shelters, but theamount is not enough to operate a

full-fledged dog-leased recreationarea. “But it’s enough for the resi-dents to use it,” Rey said.

The Par 3 golf parcel, whichThe Graham Companies donatedto the town for use only for a pas-sive park, is not funded for nextyear.

Rey said Miami Lakes is seek-ing private and state funding toclean up the area, conduct a studyand create the blueprints for thepassive park.

He didn’t give an estimate butother cities with passive parksthroughout Florida pay an averageof $1.2 million a year to operateand maintain their nature parks,according to the FloridaDepartment of EnvironmentalProtection and the FloridaDivision of Parks and Recreation.

Also not budgeted for next yearis the town’s Black Olive TreeRemoval program.

“We couldn’t find the moneythis year,” Rey said. “But the treetrimming program is at the samelevel for next year and the treeplanting is at a reduced level.”

The town’s budget includestransportation and storm waterimprovements for Lake Martha,Lake Sarah and Lake Hilda and$878,500 for the town’s canalbank stabilization program.

Miami Lakes’ budget alsoincludes the salaries and benefitsof 36 full-time workers, sevenpart-time positions, nine seasonalpositions and seven part-time sea-sonal positions.

The town’s second and finalbudget hearing is scheduled for 6p.m., Monday, September 28 atMiami Lakes Town Hall.

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The Main Street Players, 6766Main St. Miami Lakes, present“The Fat Stacks Variety Show,” anew open mic night scheduled forSaturday, September 19 at 9 p.m.The Main Street Players' missionis to put the stage back into thehands of the community by lend-ing the space for performers toshowcase their talents throughout

the evening.Performers range from spoken

word poets to musicians andbeyond. Anyone with a unique tal-ent is encouraged to participate.Walk-ins are welcome but notguaranteed a spot. To guarantee aspot, email [email protected] receive free entry,while general admission is $10.

Fat Stacks Variety Show setfor Sept. 19 on Main Street

Miami Lakes Kiwanis Clubhosts Square Dance on Oct. 3

After having a very successfulevent last year, the Kiwanis Clubof Greater Miami Lakes an-nounced a Second Annual SquareDance to benefit project ELIMI-NATE on Saturday October 3,from 6:30 until 9 p.m. at theRobert Alonso Community Center,16500 N.W. 87 Ave.

There will be a professionalsquare dance caller who will beteaching novices how to squaredance. Food and drinks will beavailable for purchase at the eventas well as various items up forauction in a silent auction. Theticket price for the event is $15.00.Ticket purchasers can make outtheir check to Kiwanis Interna-tional Foundation, a 501c3 organ-ization, for tax purposes which aretax deductible as allowed by law.

The Kiwanis Club is presentlysoliciting donations from localbusinesses and individuals for thesilent auction. Last year’s auctionitems ranged from gift cards tolocal restaurants and stores to highend golf clubs by Odyssey andmuch more.

Kiwanis International andUNICEF joined forces on a fiveyear project to raise $110 milliondollars to eliminate maternal andneo-natal tetanus in third worldcountries. This project was appro-priately named the ELIMINATE

project and for just $1.80, a childor mother is vaccinated againsttetanus. To date over $100 millionhas been raised towards meetingthe goal.

This has been accomplishedthrough the efforts of Kiwanisclubs worldwide and theirSponsored Leadership Clubs(SLPs) such as CKI clubs at thecollegiate level, Key Clubs at thehigh school level, Builders Clubsat the middle school level and K-Kids clubs at the elementaryschool level and Aktion clubs (foradults with disabilities).

The Kiwanis Club of GreaterMiami Lakes is proud to sponsorlocal SLPs at Barbara GolemanSenior High, Hialeah MiamiLakes Senior High, AmericanSenior High, Miami LakesEducational Center Senior High,Hialeah Gardens Senior High,Jose Marti Senior High, MaterLakes Senior High, Builders Clubof Milam K-8 Center MiddleSchool, and the Builders Club ofHialeah Gardens Middle School.

To purchase tickets for theevent or make a donation for thesilent auction, contact KiwanisClub officers Allen Albrecht (305)558-8657 or (786) 208-3177;Thomas Freiwald (305) 582 3280or Diana Fernandez (305) 586-8736.

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Council questions claim for legalfees without backup facts, numbers

By Miami Laker staffMiami Lakes Mayor Michael

Pizzi and council membersclashed over the attorney fees hislawyers are demanding the townpay for his criminal trial and rein-statement cases, as the hot buttonissue exposed some bad bloodwith the town attorney as well.

The dispute over his court costsfinally came to a head at theSeptember 1 regular Town Coun-cil meeting, where lawmakersquestioned the $3.2 million legalbill without any facts and figureson how Pizzi’s lawyers arrived atthat amount.

Pizzi filed two lawsuits againstMiami Lakes to coerce the town tocough up the money to pay histeam of attorneys, Ed Shohat, BenKuehne and David Reiner.

The lawyers reportedly request-ed $750,000 for his reinstatementcases that include the FloridaSupreme Court victory that forcedGovernor Rick Scott to lift his sus-pension, and $2.5 million for hisfederal bribery trial.

Town Attorney Raul Gastesisaid his requests for the numbersof hours the attorneys spent oneach case and their hourly or flatrates were rejected repeatedly.

“The town asked for the breakdown of the fees but were metwith rejections,” he said. “I don’tknow how and why they came upwith that number.”

Miami Lakes set aside$400,000 for the attorney fees butis hoping the town’s insurancecompany comes to the rescue.

Gastesi said the Brown andBrown insurance company maycover Pizzi’s legal bills for the cir-cuit court trial and appeals courtcase.

“And for the time being it’sdefending for the his criminalcase,” Gastesi said.

But the insurance company willnot cover the town’s legal fees tocontest Pizzi’s challenge in the

Supreme Court against Scott.“They are not defending the

Mandamus case but my law firmwill be handling that case,”Gastesi said.

Pizzi said he instructed hislawyers to resolve the legal wran-gle as soon as possible and in anamicable manner without anyadditional court costs and aggra-vation.

“I want to get it done now with-out any lawsuits and get the feesfrom the insurance company,”Pizzi said.

He claimed his attorneysoffered to settle the matter outsideof court but Miami Lakes didn’trespond to their invitations tomeet.

“They put a moratorium on liti-gation and attorney fees to sitdown and resolve this month aftermonth, week after week and dayafter day,” Pizzi said.

But Gastesi said the mayor’sattorneys never contacted him orthe town about resolving the dis-pute instead of settling the matterin court.

Pizzi and Gastesi, who wasappointed by then-Mayor WayneSlaton, are apparently embroiledin a political grudge match thatstemmed from Pizzi’s nine-monthfight to get his job back followinghis acquittal.

He said Gastesi’s bad legaladvice to try to keep him fromreturning to the dais piled on thelegal fees.

Pizzi said instead of fightingthe reinstatement lawsuits, thetown should have given him hisjob back after his trial.

“The town attorney should payfor some of the town’s legal billsfor giving bad legal advice,” Pizzisaid.

But Gastesi said only the gover-nor could’ve reinstated him sincehe temporarily removed him fromoffice following his arrest.

“I will not sit here and have my

judgment questioned by the per-son whose poor judgment causedthis,” Gastesi told Pizzi, referringto his arrest for allegedly accept-ing bribes and kickbacks. “Hadyou been sitting in my seat as theattorney, which at one point youwere in Medley, sitting as theattorney for this town, seen thecharter and voted on it and youhelped enact, the charter says whatit says. Had you been the townattorney or mayor for this town,you would’ve done the samething.”

Council members said it’s notfair residents have to pay forPizzi’s bad judgment that led to hisarrest and subsequent trial.

“We tell our kids they have tobe responsible for their actions,but in this case, because of the badjudgment of someone, now ourtaxpayers are facing a real possi-bility of having a significantimpact on their budget, which willadversely affect their services,”said Councilmember CeasarMestre.

Councilmember Frank Mingosaid residents shouldn’t have toreach inside their pockets to payPizzi’s court costs that the insur-ance company may not cover.

“The goal is for the insurancecompany to pay for this, and sincethe mayor said his lawsuits areagainst the insurance companyand not the town, what’s not cov-ered shouldn’t be passed on to thetaxpayers,” Mingo said.

Councilmember Tony Lamasaid he and residents are equallyfrustrated over the mayor’s legalfees.

“I am disappointed as they arebecause we can’t seem to get anyclarity about anything when itcomes to his legal matter,” Lamasaid. “I just want us to put thisbehind us one way or anotherbecause this is absolutely non-sense and childish with this backand forth.”

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MIAMI LAKES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE president MagalyRubio presents a Certificate of Appreciation to Beacon Councilpresident Larry Williams for his guest speaker’s presentation atthe Chamber’s luncheon meeting on September 9.

New Town Clerk sees opportunity to help her communityBy David L. SnellingThe Miami Laker staffAs she was sworn in as the new

town clerk for Miami Lakes, theceremony was the picture of blissfor Gina M. Inguanzo, who wasjoined by her husband, three chil-dren, the judge who gave her theoath of office and council mem-bers, the people in her life who sheloves so much because that’s whatMiami Lakes is all about.

She said her new position givesher an opportunity to help thecommunity and town she hascalled home for the past 14 years.

“For me it’s essential,” she saidduring an exclusive interview inthe council chambers at TownHall. “I feel that I have a vestedinterest in not only doing a profes-sional job, but it’s also a bonusbecause I am helping my town andresidents. The same communitythat gave me a home 14 yearsago.”

Born in Puerto Rico, Inguanzoreplaces Marjorie Tejeda, whoresigned last month.

Her duties include giving

notices of all council meetings,special meetings, budget hearingsand workshops to the public, keep-ing the minutes of all meetings,making sure the public records arepreserved for years to come andserving as the supervisor for thetown’s municipal elections.

But Inguanzo is no stranger toMiami Lakes Town Hall; sheserved as the deputy town clerk forthree years under Tejeda.

“In all the three years here, I’mloving my job,” she said. “I have agood relationship with all of thecouncil members, the mayor andtown staff.

Inguanzo said there’s no betterplace to live and work than MiamiLakes.

“I love it here,” she said, as shelooked out the window to watchthe cows grazing. “It’s very peace-ful to look at the green land. It’s sobeautiful. It’s a small town but it isgrowing beautifully.”

She said no matter where shegoes, whether it’s Publix, churchor the parks with her kids, shealways sees familiar faces.

“That’s how you get to knoweveryone,” she said. “I love thatfeeling.”

Inguanzo said though MiamiLakes is growing for the better,there’s always space for improve-ment like the traffic congestionand keeping the tree canopies.

“A goal of mine is we continueto keep Miami Lakes clean andgreen,” she said.

Inguanzo attended theUniversity of Rochester andInteramerican University of PuertoRico and graduated with aBachelor’s degree in Business and

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Doctorate and her Master’s in Lawfrom Georgetown University.

Inguanzo practiced family lawand employment law inWashington, D.C. before movingto Miami, where she became animmigration attorney.

She said working in immigra-tion law was rewarding but alsochallenging for immigrants seek-ing to stay in the U.S.

Inguanzo said she stoppedworking to take care of her threechildren but stayed active in her

community and church.She’s a volunteer religious edu-

cation Catechist at Our Lady of theLakes Catholic Church, serves onthe Bob Graham Education CenterPTA and as co-chair of theCommunity Fund Raising Com-mittee.

During her spare time, she lovesto spend time with her family atthe beach parks and taking picturestogether.

Inguanzo said her favorite placeis Main Street’s shops and restau-rants.

M.L. Garden ClubSept. 28 programfocus on orchids

Carlos Cahiz of OFE OrchidSupplies in Kendall will give apresentation on the what, whyand how of orchid cultivation inSouth Florida at the monthlymeeting of the Miami LakesGarden Club at 7 p.m. onMonday, September 28, at theMary Collins Community Center,15151 N.W. 82 Avenue.

The presentation will explainthe use of different types oforchid fertilizers, what do thenumbers mean, and what to lookfor in an orchid fertilizer.

Cahiz’ presentation will alsoinclude an introduction to the useof fungicides and insecticides fororchid collections. He will closewith actual demonstrations oforchid planting.

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Attorney Joshua J. Hertz opens Miami Lakes officeBy R.A. RomeroThe Miami Laker staffJoshua Hertz, a transplant to

South Florida from SouthCarolina, did an unusual thing fol-lowing his graduation with his J.D.degree from St. Thomas LawSchool. He went solo. Those whoknow Hertz shouldn’t be surprisedat his dive into the deep end of thepool though, as he has long har-bored an entrepreneurial spiritsince childhood.

Hertz began practicing personalinjury with the sincere approach ofhelping out “the little guys.” Hespecializes in civil justice for vic-tims of crime, cruise ship acci-

dents, catastrophic injuries, slipand fall, wrongful death, largetruck accidents, and car accidents.

“No case is too small, no case istoo big,” said Hertz. “I know theidea of lawyers in the media, infilms and television, is that it’s allabout money, but for me, I’m justin it for the bottom line. I’m hereto help.”

Hertz’s pursuit of a law degreecame naturally, as it blended hislove for helping people with hisdesire to start something of hisown. Indeed, The Law Offices ofJoshua Hertz are not Hertz’s firststab at a business. His first busi-ness was a paper route as a kid,

then a lawn care business as a col-lege student, until the collision ofhelping others and creating a start-up led him to law, and subsequent-ly, led him to start off with a bang– his own law practice right out ofcollege.

Since opening The Law Officesof Joshua Hertz in 2001 he hasbeen nominated for Super Lawyersfor two consecutive years, wasinaugurated as president of theDade County Bar AssociationYoung Lawyers section in 2010,and is the current president of theDominican American BarAssociation, which he foundedtwo years ago with a group oflawyers.

He is also currently co-chair ofthe Solo and Small Firm for theDade County Bar Association forthe last four years, another associ-ation founded by Hertz when hesaw a gap for lawyers like himselfthat had gone solo in their practice.He has since graduated from theFlorida Bar Leadership Academywhere only 40 attorneys areaccepted each year from aroundthe nation.

Hertz runs his law practice from8100 Oak Lane, Penthouse #403,in Miami Lakes Business ParkWest, and has partnered with hisbrother, another attorney, Eric K.Hertz, based out of Georgia.Together they handle casesthroughout the entire southeast.Additionally, Hertz works with hislegal assistant Laura Lopez, whoworked as a lawyer in her homecountry and is a reliable source oflegal knowledge for his office.

“I am very grateful to workwith Laura who is extremelyknowledgable and without whom Icouldn’t do what I do,” said Hertz.

For more information on TheLaw Offices of Joshua Hertz visitwww.fighting4yourrights.com orcall 305-821-2182.

Nathalie Pinedawins Miami Laker’sInstagram contest

The Miami Laker congratu-lates Nathalie Pineda, formerMiami Lakes Educational Centerstudent and current University ofFlorida Gator, for her tweet thatwon The Miami Laker’s“#LivinginMiamiLakes” contest.

The winning tweet reads:“#LivinginMiamiLakes notknowing whether to put Miami,Hialeah, or Miami Lakes as youraddress.” Vice Mayor Manny Cidtweeted “#Weareworkingonit.”

Pineda won two movie ticketsto Cobb theatres. For moreupdates on neighborhood newsand opportunities to win upcom-ing contests, follow The MiamiLaker on Facebook, Twitter andInstagram.

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Miami Lakes is inviting thecommunity to nominate a deserv-ing individual to be the GrandMarshall of the 36th annualVeteran’s Day Parade to be heldon Sunday, November 8.

Nominations are due by Friday,October 6, and should be submit-ted via email to [email protected]. Selection ofthe Grand Marshall will be deter-mined by the Town’s VeteransCommittee.

Criteria for the section includes:• An individual who is in good

standing in the community.

• Someone who has displayedoutstanding service, pride andcommitment to the community,county, state and/or country.

• Be able to carry out the func-tion of the Grand Marshall for theparade.

• Proof of Honorable Service inthe Armed Forces.

For the nomination form and/ormore information, contact SpecialEvents and Committees coordina-tor Clarisell De Cardenas at [email protected], or305-364-6100.

Town seeks nominations forVet’s Parade Grand Marshall

Town’s new Dog Park needs a nameMiami Lakes’ new dog park

needs a name and the town issponsoring a contest for residentsto choose one for the off-leash dogrecreation area, which is sched-uled to open in 2016.

The dog park will be located at14048 Palmetto Frontage Road(N.W. 77 Court). The MiamiLakes Town Council approved therecreation area concept plan in2013.

For the contest, entries can bee-mailed to Jackie Calzadilla [email protected]

with “Dog Park Name Contest” asthe subject line.

Submissions can be also sent bymail to the Town of Miami Lakes,Attn: Name the Dog Park Contest,6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes,FL 33014.

The contest is open to all resi-dents and the deadline isWednesday, September 30, at 5 p.m.

The dog recreation area’s namebased on the winning entrant’ssubmission will be revealed at thegroundbreaking and naming cere-mony at a date to be announced,

along with a commemorativeplaque, recognizing the winner fortheir creativity.

The proposed park will featureboth a passive recreational areaand two separate fenced areas forsmaller and larger dogs.

The area also includes benches,drinking fountains for the dogsand a joint open air shelter for useby pet owners.

In addition, the site incorpo-rates a portion of the proposed 10foot wide bike trail along the southside of Palmetto Frontage Road.

Fees set for Special Taxing DistrictsThe Town of Miami Lakes and

Palm Springs North were amongmany cities and unincorporatedareas which were hit with a rateincrease for their special taxingdistricts administered by Miami-Dade County’s Public WorksDepartment due to a flawedaccounting system that led to a $2million budget shortfall.

During a county commissionmeeting and the subsequent firstbudget hearing, lawmakersincreased the fees that would gen-erate an additional $4.3 million in2016, which is 35 percent more

than the $11.9 million that resi-dents in the special taxing districtswould owe without the new fees.

The rate increases for MiamiLakes include three special taxingdistricts for guard gate servicesand a street lighting district forPSN.

In contrast to other neighbor-hoods, the rate increase for MiamiLakes and PSN are modest,according to the county.

For Miami Lakes Section One,the areas between Miami LakesDrive, Montrose and Balgowanroads, Glencairn Terrace, and

N.W. 87 Avenue; the guard gatefee will increase $88.51, from$272.66 to $361.17 per property.

For Royal Oaks Section One,the guard gate fee will increase$96.92, from $651.78 to $748.70;and for Royal Oaks East, the guardgate fee will increase $113.68,from $709.48 to $823.16.

Mayor Carlos Gimenez apolo-gized for the mix up and said aninitial audit discovered the finan-cial gap after the former directorof the taxing-district division wasremoved and the agency was reor-ganized.

New Moover route will start on October 5The Moover bus service offered

to Miami Lakes residents will betraveling on a new route based onfeedback given to the town’sTransportation Department.

Beginning October 5, the newroute will provide a twice dailyconnection to Hialeah Miami

Lakes Senior High School, bothbefore school entry and during dis-missal time.

The extension to HML will pro-vide approximately 400 studentsthat live in Miami Lakes theopportunity to take transit toschool.

Students and residents can trackthe Moover using the Town’newest mobile app, “Lakes Life.”To learn more, visitwww.LakesLifeMobile.com. Formore information about theMoover, contact Hector Soliman-Valdez at 305-364-6100, ext.1145.

Miami Lakes’ popular StartSmart Sports Development pro-gram opened earlier this monthfor the first of two six-week ses-sions at Picnic Park West, 15151N.W. 82 Avenue.

The program helps preparechildren, ages 3-5, for organizedyouth sports by using safe and funequipment to teach them basicmotor skills needed to compete.

Classes are held for six con-secutive Wednesdays from 3:30to 4:30 p.m. Session 1 runs toOctober 2, and Session 2 will beheld from October 14 toDecember 2.

Space is limited and registra-tion is on a first come, first servedbasis. Parents must attend eachsession with their child and areencouraged to participate as muchas possible.

Registration is available onlineat www.miamilakes-fl.gov/parkres.

Start Smart Sportsprogram now openat M.L. Park West


News and Notes from the Town of Miami Lakes

Veterans Committee MeetingWednesday, September 16, 5:30 PMRoberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue, Miami Lakes, Fla.

Neighborhood Improvement Committee MeetingThursday, September 17, 7:00 PMMiami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.

Public Safety Committee MeetingTuesday, September 22, 6:30 PMMiami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.

Town Council 2nd Budget HearingMonday, September 28, 6:00 PMMiami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.

Cultural Affairs Committee MeetingThursday, October 1, 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 September 11, 2015at Miami Lakes, Fl.Gina Inguanzo, Town Clerk

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

MIAMI LAKES PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE chairmanRoberto Alonso, secretary Omar Gonzalez, and members MaxFreiria and Yaima Vega, graduated from the Miami-Dade PoliceDepartment Citizen’s Police Academy on September 1. Createdin 1993, the 14-week program offers civilians with civic interestan exposure to the “police experience” and enables participantsto better understand police training, procedures and philosophy.Each week members underwent classes covering topics suchas law, firearms and use of force, stress management, domes-tic violence, and patrol procedures. Each participants also tookpart in an eight-hour riding assignment.

Committee members graduatefrom Citizens Police Academy

Hook a Kid on Golf promisesto be a “hole-in-one” for MiamiLakes residents. The six-weekprogram is aimed at introducingthe basics of golf while teachingthe etiquette of the game to chil-dren between 7-12 years of age.

The program is set to start inlate October at Shula’s Golf Cluband requires a one-time $20 regis-tration fee.

Hook a Kid on Golf, a programintroduced by the NationalAlliance for Youth Sports, strivesto provide communities with acomprehensive youth golf pro-gram that eliminates all the obsta-cles that discourage youngstersfrom learning and continuing toplay golf, while instilling in theman understanding of golf’s rules,etiquette and history.

For more information, contactRecreation Programs specialistJeremy Bajdaun at [email protected], or 305-698-9308, or visit www.miamilakes-fl.gov/parkres.

Town adds ‘Hooka Kid on Golf’program startingin late October

Miami Lakes Rocks! musicfestival scheduled for Sept. 19

Miami Lakes Rocks! musicfestival, the free annual event thatfeatures young local musiciansand vocalists, is scheduled tobegin at 5 p.m. on Saturday,September 19, at Miami LakesOptimist Park, 6411 N.W. 162Street.

Event sponsor Miami LakesYouth Activities Task Forceannounced the following lineup:

1. Quantum Waves2. Nina Castro-Bosch3. No Traffik4. Beyond the Boundary5. Long Shore Drive6. High TideThe event is being sponsored in

part by Drubi Orthodontics. Formore information, contact KatyaLysak at [email protected].

M-D Police set Safe Havensfor Craigslist transactions

Miami Lakes announced thatMiami-Dade Northwest CountyPolice Station, 5975 Miami LakesDrive East, has been establishedas a Safe Haven for Craigslistsales and transactions.

The Internal ServicesDepartment has identified fouradditional county-wide (north,south, west and central) locationsfor all residents who wish to com-plete safe internet sale transac-tions:

• North Dade Justice Center,15555 Biscayne Boulevard, secu-rity until 6 p.m.;

• South Dade GovernmentCenter, 10710 S.W. 211 Street,

security until 6 p.m.;• West Dade Permitting and

Inspection Center, 11805 S.W. 26Street, security until 8 p.m.; and

• Stephen P. Clark Center, 111N.W. 1 Street, security 24 hours aday, 7 days a week.

Residents may also use Miami-Dade Police Department Districtparking lots. A list of those lotscan be found at www.miami-dade.gov/police/contacts-us.asp.

Miami Lakes officials notedthat the Town’s Police Departmentis not open 24 hours a day, anddoes not have surveillance moni-toring systems, so Town Hall isnot an authorized Safe Haven.

Third quarter performancereport now available online

Starting last fiscal year, MiamiLakes began tracking and report-ing performance measures as partof an ongoing effort to be moreaccountable and transparent to thepublic. The Town is continuallyworking to improve delivery ofservices and how these servicesare measured and evaluated.

The Third Quarter PerformanceReport, from April-June 2015,may be viewed at www.miami-lakes-fl.gov/manager.

Highlights of the reportinclude:

• Police Targeted Crimes aredown 59 crimes compared to last

fiscal year;• Number of building inspec-

tions has increased from last fiscalyear by approximately 800 inspec-tions;

• Moover ridership increasedby approximately 2,047 riderscompared to the end of the thirdquarter last year; and

• The Town’s new CodeAwareness Initiative is designed toconceal garbage and recyclingcontainers from the public eye inorder to enhance neighborhoodaesthetics. So far over 50 percentof the opened cases have com-plied.

Miami Lake has added youthand adult Archery sessions to itswide variety of community class-es.

The program will be held onTuesdays and Thursdays in two16-week sessions - Session 1 isunderway and runs to December17; Sessions 2 opens on January 6,2016, and runs to April 28.

The classes are held at MiamiLakes Optimist Park. The youthclass, open to ages 7-15, runs from

4 to 5 p.m. The adult class, opensto ages 16 and above, runs from 5to 6 p.m.

There is a $20 registration fee.No experience is required butcomfortable clothing and sneakersis required.

Space is limited. Registration isavailable online at www.miami-lakes-fl.gov/parkres. For moreinformation, contact KristinaLabossiere at 305-698-9308, [email protected].

Archery classes for youth andadults at M.L. Optimist Park


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M. Lakes resident Edgar Carrero off to HarvardLife long resident Edgar

Carrero has realized the honor hehas always cherished - acceptanceto Harvard University, where hewill enter as a freshman this fall.

A recent graduate of MASTAcademy on Virginia Key, Carrerois a true Miami Laker havingattended Bob Graham EducationCenter from kindergarten to 8thgrade. A stellar student along theway, Carrero also player soccer,excelled in Tae Kwon Do, swamfor the PSN pool team and partici-pated in every child-orientedactivity Miami Lakes offers.

Even though MAST Academy

is 27 miles from his home, Carreroknew the school could help himreach higher goals. He graduatedwith an unweighted 3.97 GPA anda 6.503 weighted GPA, placinghim in the top 10 percent of hisclass, and a top 5 percent rank inFlorida for the class of 2015.

Carrero is an AP Scholar havingtaken 13 AP classes at MAST andexcelling in them. He received theFredrick Douglas and Susan B.Anthony Award for AcademicExcellence from the University ofRochester, and his school’sCertificate of Academic Excell-ence in Calculus. He achievedAcademy Honor Roll for 16straight quarters, was a member ofthe National Honor Society since2012, and the Spanish HonorSociety.

His parents, Edgar and SofiaCarrero, emigrated from Vene-zuela shortly before he was born inFairfax, Virginia, and now hereturns to the area having estab-lished himself as a natural leader.

At MAST, Carrero was electedSophomore Class president andserved on his Class ExecutiveBoard ending as Senior Class pres-ident. He participated for four

years in the school’s JROTC pro-gram, the nation’s only CoastGuard ROTC program.

In sports, Carrero was a four-year letterman on the MAST varsi-ty swim team and four years on theVarsity water polo team.

Carrero has also made contribu-tions to the Miami Lakes commu-nity having served as an usher atOur Lady of the Lakes Sundaymasses for two years, a YouthGroup Counselor at Miami LakesUnited Methodist Church’sSummer Youth Program for sixyears, and a volunteer at manytown events totaling well over 250hours of volunteerism.

The interest in governmentcumulated in an opportunity toserve as an intern for Congress-women Ileana Ros-Lehtinen in2013. She was so impressed by hisknowledge and work ethic thatshe, herself, wrote a recommenda-tion letter for him to attendHarvard.

Carrero plans to studyGovernment and Economics atHarvard and attend law schoolafter graduation. He hopes toextend his success in leadershipand politics by someday servinghis community as an elected offi-cial.

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Spa at Shula’s sponsors Lolli-Spa pamper event on Sept. 24

The Spa at Shula’s, located at15150 Bull Run Rd. in MiamiLakes, is hosting a spa pamperingevent on Thursday, September 24,from 6 to 8 p.m. to raise funds forthe Nicklaus Children’s Hospital’sRadio Lollipop, a non-profitorganization dedicated to provid-ing care, comfort, play and enter-tainment to children in hospitals.

The organization uses musicand interactive play to gain chil-dren’s attention and allows hospi-

talized children and their familiesa temporary escape from the seri-ous nature of their hospital stay.

The spa pampering event willfeature chair massages, skin con-sultations, hand treatments, paraf-fin, make-up demos, chakra expe-riences, and wine, cheese and horsd’oeuvres.

The event requires a minimum$25 donation which directly bene-fits Radio Lollipop. To RSVP call305-820-8146.


Main St. Players present The Pot opening Sept. 25By R.A. RomeroThe Miami Laker staffThe Pot, a timely and culturally

relevant play for the communityand nation, centers around the idea‘Who Am I’? On Thanksgiving, afamily comes together and areforced to reconsider notions ofrace, immigration, hope and themelting pot.

When Laura brings home her

new boyfriend, Rick, an undocu-mented Mexican immigrant to herparents George, a newly electedstate senator, and Mary, the pot isstirred and the heat is raised.Additionally, Laura’s adoptivebrother, Nathan, has never knownhis biological parents or his bira-cial roots and must come to termswith his identity while writing acollege term paper.

The Pot explores what defines,unites and separates people. ThePot was written by GlennHutchinson, is directed by Ivan R.Lopez, and will feature the talentsof Pedro Sanon, Sofi Sassone,Clint Archambault, Melissa AnnHubicsak, John Olivera, ClaraLyzniak, Dylan Nuñez andMichelle L. Antelo.

Following the show on certainSundays is a talk-back with pan-elists from various legal institu-tions that will lead a discussionwith the audience about the ramifi-cations of immigration.

On Sunday, September 27 the

panelists scheduled are RebeccaSharpless, Esq., Clinical Directorfor The Immigration Clinic at TheUniversity of Miami Law School;Michelle Ortiz, Esq., Deputy Dir-ector for Americans for ImmigrantJustice; and Claudio Galaz, a stu-dent activist.

Scheduled for Sunday, October4 are Carlos Martinez, Miami-Dade County Public Defender;Maggie Arias, Immigration Attor-ney for Arias and Pereira; andJulio Calderon, student activist.

The last panelist discussion onSunday, October 11 will includeCarson Osberg, Esq., Staff Attor-

ney for Americans for ImmigrantJustice; Chris Brochvus, Esq.,Assistant Public Defender, PadillaUnit for the Miami-Dade PublicDefender’s Office; and the The Potplaywright, Glenn Hutchinson.

The Pot will run fromSeptember 25 through October 18on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets areavailable online at www.main-streetplayers.com or at the door at6766 Main Street, Miami Lakes.For more information on the playcall The Main Street Playhouse at305-558-3737.

THE POT cast includes (from top left) Pedro Sanon, SofiSassone, Clint Archambault, Melissa Ann Hubicsak, JohnOlivera, Clara Lyzniak, Dylan Nuñez and Michelle L. Antelo.

Miami Spice, the city-widerestaurant promotion that show-cases the very best in Miami cui-sine, and September Skin, a monthlong spa promotion hosted by theSpa at Shula’s, both come to aclose on September 30.

A participating member in thefamous Miami Spice Month islocal restaurant Shula’s Steak-house, The Original located at7601 Miami Lakes Drive. Dinneris available as part of the MiamiSpice Promotion Tuesdays

through Saturdays. Reservationsare recommended as seatingreaches capacity on most nights.

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Town of Miami LakesNotice of Public Hearing

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Council will hold a public hearing onMonday, September 28, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. at Miami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, FL 33014, to consider the following ordinances on secondreading:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF MIAMI LAKES, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THEMILLAGE RATE OF THE TOWN FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2015 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2016, PURSUANT TO SECTION200.065, FLORIDA STATUES; PROVIDING FOR DIRECTIONS TO TAX COLLECTOR;PROVIDING FOR NOTICE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEV-ERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF MIAMI LAKES, FLORIDA, APPROVING ANDADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE TOWN OF MIAMI LAKES FOR FISCAL YEAR2015-16; PROVIDING FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING FOR CARRYOVER OF FUNDS; PROVIDING FOR THEINCORPORATION OF THE ADOPTED CAPITAL BUDGET AS THE CAPITALIMPROVEMENT ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING FORCONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Copies of the proposed ordinances are available for public inspection at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street, MiamiLakes, Florida, 33014. Interested persons are invited to attend the public hearing or provide written commentson the proposed ordinances to the Town Clerk.

Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statues, if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the TownCouncil, with respect to any matter considered at such hearing or meeting, the person will need a record ofthe proceedings and, for such purposes, that person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made; such record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.ADA Assistance: Anyone needing special assistance at the Town Council hearing due to a disability shouldcontact the Town Clerk, Town of Miami Lakes, 305-364-6100, at least two days prior thereto.

Gina M. InguanzoTown Clerk

Miami Lakes Branch Library setsprograms for balance of September

Miami Lakes Branch Libraryannounced the following pro-grams are available for the publicduring September:

For Children and Families:Reading Ready Toddler

Storytime – Stories, songs andactivities for toddlers and theircaregivers. For ages 18 months to3 years old at 11 a.m. onThursdays, September 17 and 24.

Puerta de Oro de Colombia –Enjoy a glimpse into Colombianlife with stories and folk dances byPuerto de Oro de Colombia. Thisgroup will have attendees cele-brating Hispanic Heritage with theCumbia and other styles that haveevolved throughout its history. Forthe whole family at 3 p.m. onSaturday, September 19.

Batman Boot Camp –Celebrate the 2nd annual BatmanDay with capoeira instructorNicolas Moreno as he demon-strates and teaches some movesthat would make Batman proud. Itis Superhero training at it finest.Made possible by the Town ofMiami Lakes Education AdvisoryBoard at 11 a.m. on Saturday,September 26.

For Teens:Tween Book Club – A chil-

dren’s book club for ages 8-12 thatmeets once a month to discuss thechosen book. This month’s title is

“Finding Serenity” by AngelicaBanks. Meets at 10:30 a.m. onSaturday, September 19.

Teen Club - Teens meet to playvideo games, watch anime, drawor discuss books at 6 p.m. onTuesdays,September 22 and 29.

For Adults:Go Club of Miami Lakes –

Now everyone can embark on ajourney and uncover the ancientgame of strategy, attack anddefense, the Game of Go. Meetsfrom noon to 5 p.m. on Saturdays,September 19 and 29.

Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart’s Outreach – A member ofRep. Diaz-Balart’s staff will visitthe library to discuss federal issuesor any problem a constituent mayhave with a federal agency from2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday,September 23.

Miami Lakes Branch Library islocated at 6699 Windmill GateRoad and is open Monday andTuesday from noon to 8 p.m., andWednesday through Saturday,from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The branchis closed on Sundays. For moreinformation, call 305-822-6520.

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Meeting & Class Calendar

Town of Miami LakesVeterans Committee Sept. 16 5:30 pm M.L. Govt. CenterNeighborhood Improvement Committee

Sept. 17 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. CenterPublic Safety Committee Sept. 22 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. Center2nd Budget Hearing Sept. 28 6:00 pm M.L. Govt. CenterCultural Affairs Com. October 1 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center

(The following classes are free and open to the public)Tai Chi M/T/W/Th 9:00 am MCCCYoga (for adults) M/W 7:30 am MCCCYoga (for adults - Fee) T/Th 7:30 am MCCCKnitting/Crocheting Tu/Th 1:35 pm MCCCSewing (Seniors) T/Th 2:00 pm MCCCArts & Crafts (Seniors) Mon. Noon MCCCComputers (English) M/T/W/Th 9:15 am MCCCComputers (Spanish) M/T/W/Th 11:30 am MCCCPainting I & II Fri. 9 am/12:30 pm MCCCPainting III Wed. 9:30 am MCCCSpanish for Adults M/T/W/T 6:00 pm MCCCDominoes M/T/W/Th/Fri 6:30 pm RACCTable Tennis Tues./Thurs. 7:00 pm RACCBallet 1 & 2 Monday 4:30 & 5:30 pm MCCCBallet 3 & 4 Wednesday 4:30 & 5:30 pm MCCCJazz 1 & 2 Tuesday 4:30 pm MCCCJazz 3 & 4 Thursday 4:30 pm MCCCMartial Arts (tots) Monday/Wednesday 4:30 pm MCCCMartial Arts (beginners) Monday/Wednesday 5:30 pm MCCCMartial Arts (intermed.) Tuesday/Thursday 4:30 pm MCCCMartial Arts (advanced) Tuesday/Thursday 5:30 pm MCCCPainting III Wednesday 9:00 am RACCJazzercize (fee) M/Tu/W/Th 6:45 pm RACC

Homeowners OrganizationsRoyal Oaks Sept. 16 7:30 pm MLCCSerenity Point Sept. 16 7:00 pm MLCCGramercy Park Sept. 17 7:30 pm MCCCRegatta Pointe Sept. 17 7:00 pm MLCCLoch Andrews Sept. 21 7:00 pm MLCCLoch Isle Sept. 21 7:00 pm MLCCLake Martha Sept. 22 6:30 pm MLCCLoch Lomond West Sept. 22 7:30 pm MLCCVilla Vizcaya Sept. 23 7:30 pm MLCCLake Sandra Sept. 24 7:30 pm MLCCThe Anchorage Sept. 24 7:30 pm MLCCFountain Park Sept. 28 7:30 pm MLCCLake Elizabeth Sept. 28 7:00 pm MLCC

Miami Lakes Clubs, Professional & Volunteer GroupsM.L. Garden Club Sept. 28 7:00 pm MCCCM.L. Bridge Club Mondays 11:30 am MCCCMLCA Bridge Thursdays 11:00 am MCCCM.L. Quilting Club Tuesdays 11:15 am MCCCM.L. Kiwanis 2nd/4th Thurs. 6:30 pm Pampered ChefM.L. Toastmasters 1st/3rd Tues.7:00 pm ML Educational CenterM.L. Lions Club 1st/3rd Tues. 7:00 pm Denny’s Hialeah

MCCC is Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 AvenueRACC is Robert Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue

The Town of Miami Lakes, homeowners associations, professional andvolunteer groups have scheduled meetings and classes during Sept.:

State of the Town address tofocus on accomplishments, goals

The Miami Laker staffWhen the mayor of Miami

Lakes delivers the annual State ofthe Town address sometime nextmonth, the event will be bitter-sweet for a man who fought fornine months to get his job backfollowing his acquittal of federalbribery charges.

It’s the first speech to list thetown’s accomplishments andgoals for next year for MayorMichael Pizzi since 2013, whenGovernor Rick Scott suspendedhim from political office follow-ing his arrest.

He’s glad to be back, but hisspeech might be based on theaccomplishments made by othercouncil members during hisabsence from the dais at MiamiLakes Town Hall.

Nevertheless, Pizzi and councilmembers are focusing on thetown’s future and resume render-ing municipal services residentsand business owners haveembraced since incorporation.

In words that should effectivelyserve as a speech for a brighterfuture, the mayor will mention thetown’s accomplishments for thecurrent fiscal year and what liesahead for 2016.

State Representatives MannyDiaz and Jose Oliva and StateSenator Rene Garcia helped thetown secure $1.3 million funding

for two storm water drainage andcanal bank stabilization projects..

Governor Rick Scott vetoed$800,000 of the funding for thesecond part of Miami Lakes’ canalstabilization project of the remain-ing portions of the Golden/PeterPike Canal, and drainage upgradeson the west side of town.

But Scott allowed the town tokeep $300,000 the lawmakerssecured for drainage improve-ments for the Lake Sarah neigh-borhood.

The town is currently makingdrainage and roadway improve-ments to the Lake Martha andLake Hilda neighboroods.

For next year, Miami Lakesanticipates the opening of the newyouth center at Picnic Park Eastand the new clubhouse at MiamiLakes Optimist Park.

In addition, a new dog park isset to open this year, an off-leasedog recreation area at 14048Palmetto Frontage Road (N.W. 77Court).

For transit improvement, thetown amended its Miami LakesMoover bus route to include atwice daily connection to HialeahMiami Lakes High School.

The extension to HML willprovide about 400 Miami Lakesstudents attending the schoolanopportunity to take transit toschool to help reduce traffic.



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St. Thomas alumni Al Avilanamed Detroit Tigers GM

Al Avila, an alumnus of St.Thomas University’s sportsadministration program and for-mer head baseball coach anddirector of athletics for theBobcats, was named the generalmanager of the Detroit Tigers lastmonth, making him the firstCuban-born to hold that positionin Major League Baseball history.

“I’m very excited for thisopportunity, and honored andgrateful to Tigers’ team ownerMike Ilitch for having the faithand trust in me to run the ball clubin our continuing pursuit of aWorld Series championship,”Avila said in the statement.

“After 24 years in professionalbaseball and 14 with the DetroitTigers, I believe I’m uniquelyqualified to be successful in thisrole in leading this organization.We’re confident we can make astrong push to win this year, andthat we have the foundation inplace to win next year and foryears to come.”

After earning his Master’sDegree in sports administrationfrom St. Thomas, Avila served asdirector of athletics and headbaseball coach for the Bobcatsfrom 1988 until 1992. UnderAvila’s leadership, the Bobcatswon back-to-back Florida SunConference championships in1991 and 1992, and they wereranked as high as No. 3 in thenational NAIA Coaches Poll. In1991, Avila was named the FloridaSun Conference Coach of theYear. Avila moved on from St.Thomas to become the assistant

director of Latin AmericanOperations for the Florida Marlinsin 1992, then he was elevated todirector of Latin AmericanOperations in 1994. In 1998, hewas named director of scoutingfor the Marlins, handling theresponsibilities for all of theMarlins scouting efforts on boththe national and international lev-els. In 2001, he became vice pres-ident and assistant general manag-er for the Marlins and spent muchof the year as interim generalmanager for the Marlins.

Following his nine seasonswith the Marlins and a short stintwith the Pittsburgh Pirates, Avilawas named vice president andassistant general manager for theDetroit Tigers in 2002, a positionhe held until his historic appoint-ment as general manager lastmonth.

AL AVILA

St. Thomas’ volleyball team startsnew season with 7-2 winning record

With high expectations as thepreseason favorites to win the SunConference, St. Thomas Univer-sity’s volleyball team has posted afast start out of the gates in the2015 season with an early 7-2record after successful runs at theAthletes Meals Classic and TheAthletes Meals Invitational.

After sweeping both theirmatches in straight sets overKeiser and Florida Memorial atthe St. Thomas University’s Tri-Match, the Bobcats won everycontest at The Athletes MealsClassic, held August 21-22. STUdefeated Dakota State in four sets(25-14, 21-25, 25-17, 25-22), thenwon in straight sets (25-15, 25-14,

25-15) over Webber International.That set up a dramatic match as

St. Thomas came from behind todefeat Baker 3-2 (25-15, 21-25,26-28, 27-25, 15-10) at TheAthletes Meals Classic at theFernandez Family Center. Seniordefensive specialist Jordan Wieseand senior middle blocker Saman-tha Garza were each named to theAll-Tournament team.

The following weekend at TheAthletes Meals Invitational, theBobcats went 2-2 against some ofthe top teams in the NAIA. STU,which was among the teamsreceiving votes in the preseasonNAIA Coaches Top-25 poll, lost toCornerstone, another team also

receiving votes in the poll, to openthe event. The Bobcats bouncedback with a four-set win overOlivet Nazarene (26-28, 25-22,25-19, 25-21) before falling toMissouri Baptist the third rankedteam in the nation.

STU then defeated MidAmer-ica Nazarene, another team receiv-ing votes in the poll, in four sets(25-9, 25-22, 21-25, 27-25) in thefinale of The Athletes MealsInvitational. Junior setter DanaNowaczk and sophomore outsidehitter Whitney Battoe were eachnamed to the Invitational’s All-Tournament team.

As a result, STU student-ath-letes swept The Sun Conference'sthree Player of the Week Awardsfor the week ending August 30.Garza was named Sun ConferenceVolleyball Attacker of the Week;senior Sydney Maynard wasnamed Defender of the Week; andNowaczyk was named Setter ofthe Week.

The Bobcats returned to actionagainst more national foes at lastweekend's Mariner Invitational inBrunswick, Georgia. On Friday,the Bobcats faced MarinMethodist (Tenn.), followed byanother team receiving votes in theNAIA poll in Bryan (Tenn.) STU’snext opponent was Bethel (Ind.)followed by a match vs. 20thranked and tournament hostCoastal Georgia.

Swinging Fore golf tourneyset October 9 at Shula’s Club

The 19th annual Swinging ForeCharity Golf Tournament, whichbenefits Catholic Hospice based inMiami Lakes, has been scheduledfor Friday, October 9, at Shula’sGolf Club’s Senator Course.

Monies raised from the tourna-ment help Catholic Hospice pro-vide treatment to patients who areunable to afford services. Fundsalso help grant patients final wish-es through the organization’sWishes Granted program, providepet assistance through the PetPeace of Mind program, and sendgrieving children to a weekend-long bereavement camp heldtwice each year.

A new element has been addedto the tourney this year, the RobertAlt Virtual Golf Experience, anew VIP area for non-golfers whowish to spend the day networkingon the course in an air conditionedtent complete with lounges, lunch,bar, domino tournament, virtualgolf tournament and more.

Golfers and non-golfers inter-ested in participating in this year’stournament activities, along withprospective sponsors, are asked tocontact Community Developmentand Events coordinator JossieAguirre at [email protected]. or [email protected].


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This year’s annual 5K runsponsored by the Voice of Loveand Training Development, Inc.will be held December 5 at AmeliaEarhart Park, 401 E. 65 Street inHialeah. It also has been renamedthe Jingle Bell 5K Walk/Run/Roll Family Fun Event.

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The Miami Lakes Lion Clubhas been a long-time sponsor ofthe Big T Trophy game, an annualaward given to the winner of highschool football rivals HialeahMiami Lakes and Hialeah highschools.

In the organization’s fifthdecade of sponsoring the game,the Lions Club presented a newtrophy to the teams on September11 at Milander Stadium inHialeah.

The Trojans won in a shutout,24-0.

Named for the Trojans andThoroughbreds, the Big T Trophywas first awarded in 1972 underthe joint sponsorship of the PalmSprings and Miami Lakes LionClubs.

The trophy traveled betweenschools, but spends most of itstime at HML, so in 1981, the tro-phy was retired and placed on per-manent display at the school.

By 1982, the Palm SpringsLions Club had disbanded and theMiami Lakes Lions Club contin-ued the tradition on its own.

After another 10-year run, thesecond Big T Trophy was retiredto the HML trophy case in 1991.

It was joined by the third Big TTrophy in 2001.

In 2002, then-Miami LakesLions Club President CarlFranklin and charter memberCharlie Pinkerton presented HMLathletic director, Michael Colby,with a check for $442 to pay for anew Big T Trophy.

M.L. Lions Club presents newtrophy for Big T football game

Shula’s ‘Thursday NightShootouts’ set through Nov. 5

Shula’s Golf Course is hosting“Thursday Night Shootouts”every Thursday at 5 p.m. untilNovember 5. The shootout takesplace on Shula’s Senator Course atthe golf club, located at 7601Miami Lakes Drive and is open toanyone with an established handi-cap or GHIN number.

The event is $15 per person andcovers carts and green fees and forthose interested in the weekly cashprize pot can donate $10 for achance to win it all.

There is also an option for teamskins at $5. Cash prizes will beawarded weekly and the prizeamount will be determined byhow many teams are participating.After golfing, refreshments areavailable at the Hotel Indigo Bar.

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Officials at the event includedSHAPE America officials CEOPaul Roetert, president StephenJeffries, executive director, ShelliePfohl, and President’s Council onFitness, and Vanessa Garcia Brito,senior director of communicationsfor NIKE Global Impact.

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Goleman High alumni return as faculty membersBy R.A. RomeroThe Miami Laker staffFor Barbara Goleman Senior

High School Gators, school spiritruns deep and sometimes, it’s hardto leave “the swamp.” Followinghigh school and college gradua-tions, a handful of Goleman alum-ni couldn’t resist walking downfamiliar corridors and returnedonce again, only this time, as fac-ulty.

Jose Lopez, Sara Yanes, MiguelArguelles, Isabel Ojeda, RobertInza, Lorena Cancela, JeanetteGalup, and Ariel Cribeiro are amishmash of former graduatingclasses such as 1998, 2000, 2002,and 2004.

For some, the decision to returnto their alma mater was oneplanned such as Lopez, who notesthat even during his time spent atGoleman as a student, he alwayswanted to be a part of their base-ball team in some capacity. It wasa feeling that stayed with him over

time as Lopez is currently theschool’s baseball coach.

For others, the opportunity andright timing came along to return.However, among reasons cited forwhy they returned to their formerhigh school, one response stayedconsistent: “it feels like home.”

Since the school first opened itsdoors in 1995 the biggest changescame in the way of programs andcurriculums such as the Capstoneprogram and the introduction ofmagnet programs, the most recentbeing the National SecurityIntelligence Academy which is theonly magnet of its kind in thecounty.

The advancement in programscoupled with the alleviation of anoverwhelming student populationwitnessed in the late 90’s have cre-ated a focused and rigorous learn-ing environment today.

The dynamics of workingalongside former teachers andadministration for these alumni

proved to be seamless, or as in thecase of former student and nowassistant principal, Robert Inza hasreturned to fill the shoes of theadministration. JoaquinHernandez, Goleman’s currentprincipal, was for many a familiarface, as he had previously held therole of assistant principal.

“Mr. Hernandez was my assis-tant principal back in high school,”said Arguelles. “I appreciate hisleadership tremendously. He has areal love for the school and anunwavering pursuit of excellencethat deeply resonates with me.”

For others, becoming col-leagues with former teachers creat-ed a sense of respect missed inyouth.

“They are my role models,”said Yanes of her former teachers.“They made me the teacher andperson I am today. I truly couldn’thave asked for better role modelsand examples of this profession.”

As students that have come fullcircle from walking across a stage,earning their diplomas to a roar ofapplause to now occupying theseats that cheer on, the alumni-turned-faculty at Goleman have

sage words for current studentsand future teachers alike. “It has tocome from the heart,” said one;“Be very patient with young indi-viduals and always cause animpact in their lives,” said another,and “be insatiably curious.”

There is a collective passionshared among the faculty mem-

bers, one of remembrance and offuture hope for the rising graduat-ing classes. In the change that hasfollowed since Goleman’s incep-tion and in the consistency, onething is certain: Goleman willalways be there to welcome stu-dents home.

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ML Kiwanis Club chartersAmerican High’s Key Club

The Kiwanis Club of GreaterMiami Lakes has recently char-tered the Key Club at AmericanSenior High School. The additionof American’s Key Club bringsthe total of sponsored leadershipprograms in area high schools to atotal of seven. Key Clubs are pres-ent at Hialeah Miami LakesSenior High, Miami LakesEducational Center, Mater LakesAcademy, Hialeah Gardens SeniorHigh, Jose Marti MASTAcademy, and Barbara GolemanSenior High.

Key Club is the oldest andlargest service program for highschool students. It is a student-ledorganization that teaches leader-ship through service to others.Key Club has approximately260,000 members in approximate-ly 5,000 clubs and is representedin 31 countries. Formed in 1939,Florida was the first district inKey Club. A noteworthy formerKey Club member is Senator BobGraham.

This year the LieutenantGovernor elected for Division 25A (Miami Lakes and Hialeahareas) is Sabrina Cerquera attend-ing Miami Lakes EducationalCenter High School. Her divisioncurrently has 14 clubs in it and sheis one of 41 Lieutenant Governorsin the Florida District.

Cerquera along with her coun-terparts statewide just returnedfrom their own district board leveltraining in Haines City conductedby the Florida District of KiwanisCommittee on Key Club. This iswhere they learned more abouttheir position and refined manyskills necessary to discharge theresponsibilities of their position.

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Pace students create ‘Something toGive Organization to Feed Homeless’

By Rene D. BasultoSpecial to The Miami LakerDaniel Labrousse and Sarina

Muthiah, seniors at MonsignorEdward Pace High School, andtheir group, Something to Give,have been feeding the homelessevery month in downtown Miamiand giving back to the communityfor the past year.

“Our mission statement is‘Supporting our community.Feeding our people’, saidLabrousse. “This project is aboutfeeding the homeless in our com-munity and giving them a chanceat a better life!”

The group, which was createdin the summer of 2014, relies ondonations and volunteers fromPace and other high schools, alongwith parishioners and studentsfrom St. Rose of Lima Church andSchool to service as many peoplein need as possible.

Pace High School has been abig part of the organizationthrough its student and teacher

volunteers. “We have received alot help from Pace, especiallyNelson Bonet, David Masters,Elvita Reigosa, Alina Fernandez,and the student body,” saidLabrousse.

Recently, Something to Givebecame an official ministry of St.Rose of Lima Church. The groupwill be having their next feedingon October 17 with a Halloweentheme, followed by helping theMiami Rescue Mission with itsannual Thanksgiving Banquet inNovember.

Other volunteers at the recentfeelding for the homeless includedPace alumnus Natallie Bonet, stu-dents Norma Bonet, HenryVillacorta, Cecilia Megie, SarinaMuthiah Lorrine Labrousse,Daniel Labrousse, Pace Theologyteacher Nelson Bonet, Maya Lora,Jim Bustetter, Anaïka Alezi,Amanda de Winter, JoseluizZarate, Nathan Bonet, and SimonBustetter.

PACE HIGH students Nathan Bonet, Anaïka Alezi, and JoseluizZarate distribute food as volunteers of Something to Give to theH domeless during a monthly feeding on September 5.

Pace High hosts 4th annualSpARTan Boot Camp Oct. 3

Pace High School is inviting allstudents in grades 5 through 8 toits 4th Annual Spartan Arts BootCamp on October 3. Campers willenjoy an intensive exciting daywith a morning and afternoon ses-sion focused on the school’sSignature Academies for art,dance, drama, and music.

The sessions offered areDrawing and Sculpture for Art,Jazz and Hip Hop for Dance,Theatre and Musical Theatre forDrama, and Beginner andAdvance Sessions for Music

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Cost is $10 with lunch includ-ed. To sign up, visit bit.ly/spartan-bootcamp2015. For more infor-mation, email Eduardo Flor [email protected].


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Catholic Hospice, a not-for-profit health care organizationbased in Miami Lakes and provid-ing end-of-life care to terminallyill patients and their families, iscurrently recruiting hospice vol-unteers to visit patients and theircaregivers. Hospice volunteerscan help with errands, provide alistening ear or help in othermeaningful ways. All interestedvolunteers will receive necessarytraining and are partnered withpatients who live at home or innursing homes. Assignments aremade according to the volunteer’spreferences and availability.

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Catholic Hospice opens 4th Inpatient UnitCatholic Health Services offi-

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Pace welcomes 9 new members toSword & Shield Honors Program

By Rene D. BasultoSpecial to The Miami LakerSeven freshmen and two sopho-

mores were welcomed intoMonsignor Edward Pace HighSchool’s Spartan Sword andShield Honors program at a break-fast held in the school’s InnovationCenter on September 1.

The breakfast was themed “Oh,The Places You’ll Go,” echoingthe program’s purpose of prepar-ing its members for Ivy Leagueand Top 10 universities. Thenewest additions to Pace’s eliteprogram mingled with currentmembers and shared their expecta-tions for the coming year.

Having begun in 2011, theSpartan Sword and Shield pro-gram prepares intellectually gift-ed, hardworking, and driven stu-dents for Ivy League and top 10universities by placing them on aset four-year track consisting onlyof AP, honors, and dual enrollmentclasses. Students are selected byinvitation only, based on a reviewof their entrance and placementexam scores, past grades, and pre-vious honors classes. Once theyare invited, they must maintain ahigh GPA, receive a final averageof an A or B in all of their classes,and be an active part of the Pacecommunity.

Past graduates of the SSSHonors Program are currentlyattending universities such asPrinceton, Georgetown,University of Pennsylvania,Brown University, andNorthwestern University.

Spartan Sword and Shield willbe holding an alumni night inDecember so the program’s gradu-ates can tell the current generationtheir success stories. For now,

these nine new members will behard at work as they start the jour-ney to their own successfulfutures.

NINE STUDENTS were welcomed as the newest members ofMonsignor Edward Pace High School’s Spartan Sword andShield program at a special breakfast held in the school’sInnovation Center on September 1.

M-D School Board approvesthree Perla Hantman proposals

The Miami-Dade School Boardunanimously approved three itemsproposed by School Board ChairPerla Tabares Hantman recogniz-ing high school graduates whoattained a high level of competen-cy in a world language, endorsedOctober as National Breast CancerAwareness Month throughout thedistrict, and proclaimed October19-25, 2015 as National TeenDriver Safety Week.

“The purpose of the Seal ofBiliteracy is to encourage studentsto study languages and provideemployers with a method of iden-tifying an individual who has lan-

guage and biliteracy skills, andpromote world language instruc-tion in public schools,” saidHantman. “Also, this month isdedicated to highlighting theimportance of early detection ofbreast cancer – the second leadingcause of cancer-related deaths inAmerican women, as well as thetime we encourage high schoolteenagers to change risky drivingbehaviors in hopes of saving livesacross the country.”

The School Board also voted toproclaim October 19-25, 2015 asNational Teen Driver SafetyWeek.


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OPEN HOUSE EVENT: Parents, students, faculty and adminis-tration came together at Spanish Lake Elementary’s openhouse.

The parents and staff ofSpanish Lake Elementary cametogether to make a difference ineducation at the annual openhouse. In order to empower eachstudent to reach his or her highestpotential, enthusiastic parentswere made aware of the rigorouseducation their child would beexposed to at Spanish LakeElementary.

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source Fair in the main cafeteriaand teacher presentations in thestudents’ rooms, parents wereinformed of the implementation ofthe Cambridge Program, the BISOprogram, Title I funding, and theplans for what and how the chil-dren will be learning. The openhouse was a dynamic opportunityfor families to interact with theschool.

Vice President Joe Biden visits andspeaks at MDC’s North Campus

VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN visited Miami Dade CollegeNorth Campus in early September.

Vice President Joe Biden wasin South Florida on September 2-3 to speak at Miami Dade Collegeand the Jewish CommunityCenter in Davie. Biden spoke atthe Science Center at MDC'snorth campus addressing theimportance of helping moreAmericans go to college. TheVice President was last at MDCto deliver the keynote address atthe 2014 commencement.

Biden came to South Florida tolend a hand to Senate Democratsand the administration's educa-tion agenda as some watched forany hint that he’ll seek the presi-dency. He may have dropped onesuch hint at MDC, telling thecrowd, “People who aren’t will-ing to risk failing never succeed.”

But the remark, at least on itssurface, was about the courage ittakes for students to go back toschool after being out for severalyears.

At the college, he toured abiotechnology lab, where a stu-dent asked if he wanted to join inher work. “I'm going to watch,”Biden joked, looking at the presscorps. “I can see the press head-line: ‘Biden screws up experi-ment’.”

GRANDPARENTS were honored just in time for “GrandparentsDay” at Miami Lakes K-8 Center on September 9 and 10 whereall grandparents were invited to a breakfast sponsored by theschool’s PTSA. MLK-8 Center principal Rosy Calvo (center) ispictured with attending grandparents and assistant principal(left) Carlos Salcedo.

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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.

MDC journalism students participatein Hispanic Journalists student project

TOMAS MONZON

BRAYAN VAZQUEZ

Miami Dade College studentsTomas Monzon and BrayanVazquez, who are members of theschool’s newspaper, The Reporter,are on their way to Orlando to par-ticipate in the 2015 NationalAssociation of Hispanic Journ-alists (NAHJ) Student Project dur-ing the organization’s Excellencein Journalism conference.

The event is scheduled fromSeptember 18 through 20.

The project offers 12 studentsnationwide an opportunity toreceive a week-long training inmultimedia journalism, includingreporting for the convention web-site, The Latino Reporter Digital,creating a digital newspaper, a tel-evision newscast and radio pro-grams.

Vazquez said he’s elated he wasselected to participate in the con-ference to help expand his horizonin the journalism industry.

“I’m honored to partake in thisgreat opportunity to learn directlyfrom journalists, and allowing meto work on areas still foreign tome,” he said.

Vazquez, 20, has been with TheReporter for a year. He has writtencolumns, news stories, taken pho-tos and is currently working on thepaper’s new online website sched-uled to go live this fall. A 2013graduate of Olympic HeightsCommunity High School in BocaRaton, he is studying computerscience at Miami Dade College’sNorth Campus.

Vazquez, who came to theUnited States from Mexico whenhe was 11-years-old, loves toengage in social issues that affectpeople of color such as the school-to-prison pipeline and the imple-mentation of private correctionalfacilities that house undocument-ed immigrants in the U.S. and

worldwide. Monzon, 21, was the valedicto-

rian at South Miami Senior Highin 2012. During his high-schoolcareer, he worked with TeenlinkSouth Florida for a year writingmovie reviews for their print andonline publications. He alsoattended two workshops fundedby the Dow Jones NewspaperFund. He graduated from MDC’sHonors College in May and willbe attending Florida InternationalUniversity this fall to study com-puter information systems.

“Through The Reporter, Ilearned and practiced editing,writing, interviewing, researchingwhile combining different sourcesof information; these abilities willbecome invaluable assets in myfuture career as a journalist,”added Monzon built an impressiveand varied portfolio while at TheReporter. He served as the paper’sforum editor, senior news writerand produced multimedia stories.Originally from Argentina, hearrived with his family to theUnited States in 2001 to seekrefuge from a deteriorating econo-my in his homeland. Monzonaspires to work as a multimediajournalist for TIME or Newsweekas well as a computer systemstechnician for a governmentagency or private business.

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There will be a variety of itemsavailable for sale at bargainprices. Some items to expect arefabrics, craft supplies, clothing,linens, records, videos, toys, babyitems, luggage, lamps, pictures,collectables, small furniture,books and holiday decor.

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Featured properties in Miami Lakes

8002 N.W. 164 Terrace, Royal Oaks. A rare find! One-story, 4 bedrooms/4.5 baths,updated kitchen, large bedrooms, beautiful poolarea perfect for entertaining. Asking $695,000.

New Listing For Sale! 15485 Miami Lakeway North #108.

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New Listing Rental. 8555 Ardoch Road, Miami Lakes. Fantastic 2/2 plus loft, 1-car garage. Enjoythe wonderful long lake view. Updated kitchen and baths, excellent condition. Asking $2490/month.

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16240 West Troon Circle - M. Lakes Loch LomondTotally remodeled 5/3 home including new roof, new kitchenand bathrooms, wood and granite cabinets, built-in wall oven/microoven, S/S appliances, high end plumbing fixtures. Just Reduced to $790,000.

16500 N.W. 83 Court - Royal Oaks in Miami LakesFor Rent. This minimum 2-year lease 4 bedroom, 3 bath pool homehas wood and granite cabinets, tiled floors, all impact windows anddoors, circular drive, alarm system, S/S appliances, large coveredpatio, newly painted inside and out. Rent firm at $3,400.

14601 Lake Candlewood Court - Miami Lakes5 bed., 2 1/2 bath home on double lot, outdoor kitchen withcommercial oven, hurricane shutters, impact windows. wholehouse generator with 1K Gal. propane tank, 2 Tiki Huts, 2new A/C systems. Reduced to 495,000.

6945 Gleneagle Drive - Miami Lakes Loch LomondLakefront home, 5 bed., 5 baths, plus office, over 5,500 sq.ft.,undergoing total renovation. New roof, impact windows,doors. Ski lake. $1,350,000.

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8450 N.W. 138 Terrace - Miami LakesThis beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom and a half townhouse is locatedin the lovely neighborhood of Villa Vizcaya. The two-story home is sur-rounded by great schools, major highways and supermarkets.Currently listed FOR RENT at $2,000 per month.


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Brand New Luxury Rentalsin Miami Lakes

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1401 S.W. 134 Way, #203C$79,000

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 StreetReduced $415,000

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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14524 N.W. 87 Place$345,000

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.

PENDING


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LOCH LOMOND4 bedrooms + office,

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• Founding Member of The Institute ofLuxury Home Marketing.

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