miami laker 2015 december 4

A LookInside:

n December 11 is deadline forentries in the Main StreetBanner Art contest....................5

n 10-foot tall Menorah to lightup Miami Lakes as part ofChanukah observance..............5

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

n Miami Lakes United Metho-dist Church opens 2nd annualWinterfest to Dec. 24................8

n In Memoriam: Longtime res-ident and civic leader Betty LouMeador...................................12

n Miami Lakes EducationalCenter welcomes new principalLoudes Diaz............................20

n Ivonne Moton is namedAmerican Senior High’sTeacher of the Year...............22

n Community Calendar, 15,School, sports and church news,18-28, Classified ads.........28-31

Vol. 41 No 23 305-817-4078 MIAMI LAKES, FLORIDA DECEMBER 4, 2015

The original northwest Miami-Dade community newspaper for the Town of Miami Lakes & surrounding areas

Like and Follow Us Online

TheMiamiLaker @TheMiamiLaker @themiamilaker www.miamilaker.com

Perla Tabares Hantmanreelected chair of SchoolBoard...............See Page 4

SOLOIST SINGER from Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Schoolentertained the large crowd during Miami Lakes 31st annualFestival of Lights, made possible by The Graham Companies,the Main Street merchants, with the support of Sir Speedy, theYouth Activities Task Force, The Miami Herald, Publix and 93.9MY FM.

Overflow crowd lines MainStreet for Festival of Lights

Breanna Vergara 5K/ColorRun scheduled December 13

The Breanna Vergara Foun-dation is hosting the BreannaVergara 5K and Color Run atMiami Lakes Picnic Park West,15101 N.W. 82 Ave, on Sunday,December 13. Registration is from6 to 7:15 a.m.; start of timed 5Krace at 7:30 a.m.; start of 1 milecolor run at 8:30 a.m.; concludingaward ceremony at 9 a.m.

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

Vergara, an 11-year-old MiamiLakes Middle Schooler, collapsedin the middle of dance practice atMiami Dancity Studios. She suc-cumbed to Wolff-Parkinson-Whitesyndrome (WPW), an electricalheart abnormality that can becured with surgery and easilypicked up on an electrocardiogram(EKG).

Money raised from the 5K andColor Run will go toward continu-ing to fund the Nicklaus Child-

ren’s Hospital’s CardiologyDepartment to fund a mobile EKGunit service that the hospital cantake to schools, sport centers,dance studios and others. NicklausChildren’s Hospital offers freeEKG screenings to middle schooland high school students.

BREANNA VERGARA

Town Council incumbents inauguratecampaigns for November 2016

MANNY CID TONY LAMA NELSON RODRIGUEZ

By David L. SnellingThe Miami Laker staffThree Miami Lakes council

members who are facing reelec-tion next year are seeking to keeptheir political jobs for four moreyears.

Councilmembers Manny Cid,Tony Lama and Nelson Rodriguezfiled paper work last month to runin the town’s November 8, 2016general election, when their at-

large seats are up for grabs.The mayoral seat is also at

stake but Michael Pizzi has yet toopen up a campaign account.

The incumbents, so far, haven’tdrawn any challengers.

Cid, who was first elected in2012, has launched a host of initia-tives, including live webcasting oftown council meetings, E-LibraryPilot Program, helping MiamiLakes become the first city in

Florida to accept and play pre-recorded video public commentsduring municipal meetings, per-formance based budgeting andcreating the Miami Lakes SportsHall of Fame with private money.

Cid, a 22-year resident ofMiami Lakes, also created a pro-gram for the Town to hire schoolcrossing guards and implementinga Sunday on-demand bus service

(Please see Page 3)

DECEMBER 4, 2015 THE MIAMI LAKER

THE MIAMI LAKER DECEMBER 4, 2015 PAGE 3

Town Council incumbents open reelection campaignsfor church services, and he workedwith Miami-Dade CountyCommissioner Esteban Bovo Jr. tosecure funding to keep the MiamiLakes senior classes running afterthe state nixed funding for the pro-gram.

Cid, whowas elected toserve as ViceMayor for thelast fiscal year,said his trackrecord speaksfor itself and isseeking to fin-ish the work hehas started.

“My votingrecord during the past three yearsfulfills several promises that Imade to the residents of MiamiLakes,” Cid said. “Serving as acouncilmember in our beautifultown for the last three years hasbeen a great experience. I havetruly enjoyed serving the residentsof Miami Lakes and hope theygive me the opportunity to contin-ue to serve them.”

Before he was elected to theTown Council, Cid served as thesenior legislature aide to two staterepresentatives.

Cid is vice president of AlwaysAt Your Side Adult Day Care Inc.,in Miami Lakes.

Lama, director of Cloud

Solutions, was a political neophytein 2012 when residents electedhim to represent District 4.

A seasoned veteran of the con-tact center software industry,Lama launched the town’s newmobile application, Lakes Life, forresidents to track various townservices, find local businesses, andreport potholesand sidewalksthat needrepairing.

The app alsoallows users toaccess theMiami LakesMarketplace,the town’sonline businessd i r e c t o r y ,search for a new doctor, places toeat or shop by using keywordssuch as pizza and dentist.

Through the app, residents canalso track down and ride MiamiLakes Moover buses in real-timeand view bus routes and schedulesfor the transit service.

“Over 1,200 residents of MiamiLakes downloaded and continue touse this app to stay in the knowand report issues ranging frommaintenance to code compliancematters,” Lama said.

Lama and Rodriguez recentlyinitiated the first Miami LakesTraffic Summit, where the stateand county brain trust gathered to

offer solutions to the traffic prob-lems throughout the town.

In October, the Town Counciladopted a transportation improve-ment plan to incorporate the pro-posed traffic solutions into thetown’s new Strategic Plan.

“We sponsored the first TrafficSummit and the results of thateffort have led to several key ini-tiatives that we are now embarkingon to solve the traffic challengeswe face in our community,” Lamasaid.

During his first four-year term,Lama also sponsored a charteramendment to bring fairness to theselection of volunteer committees,the Green Energy/PACE Initiative,and the Lake Water QualityAwareness program.

Lama said his work is not com-plete and is seeking another four-year term to accomplish his goalshe set three years ago.

“My work is not yet complete,”he said, “With the support of theresidents and council, I hope toimplement key traffic reductioninitiatives to dramatically improvethe traffic condition in MiamiLakes, one of which is makingMiami Lakes a golf cart friendlycommunity.”

Beautification is also on Lama’slist of priorities. “It will be anexciting next five years for MiamiLakes,” he added.

Rodriguez, a Coral Gables fire-

fighter, was also a political novicewhen residents elected him to SeatOne in 2012.

He co-spon-sored legisla-tion making it aprerequisite forkids participat-ing in sportsand other activ-ities at thetown’s parksand communitycenters to havean EKG to helpdetect any prob-lems with the heart, in the wake ofBrenna Vergara’s sudden death.

The 11-year-old died after shecollapsed during dance rehearsalfrom Wolff-Parkinson White(WPW) syndrome, a heart condi-tion caused by a rapid or irregularheartbeat during physical activi-ties.

Rodriguez said over the pastthree years, the town has cutexpenses, kept the property ratefor taxes low, improved communi-cations with residents and upgrad-ed the parks and recreation centers.

If elected, Rodriguez wants toresume carrying out his campaignpromises, which include the con-version of the Miami LakesDrive/Interstate 75 overpass into apedestrian and bike friendly park.

“It will bring together ourgreenways and bike lanes, whileallowing our residents to gainaccess to a 30-acre park being builtwest of I-75,” he said. “I look for-ward to the next the next few yearsas we continue to work on somevery important initiatives. There’smore work to be done such as thedevelopment of three new parks:The Par 3 the Dog Park and theMiami Lakes Drive Bridge Park.Although the past three years havebeen challenging, we continuemoving the town forward.”

Rodriguez has been a MiamiLakes resident since 1992, and heserves as an adjunct instructor forthe Institute of Criminal Justice atMiami-Dade College.

He is also the chair of thetown’s Education Advisory Boardand president of the Miami LakesK-8 Center PTSA and coordinatorof the Miami-Dade PTA Council.

(Continued from Page 1)

MANNY CIDTONY LAMA

NELSONRODRIGUEZ

www.miamilaker.com


Perla Tabares Hantman andDr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall chosen to leadMiami-Dade School Board

Perla Tabares Hantman, SchoolBoard member and chair for thepast five years, was elected for the

sixth consecutive time as chair ofthe Miami-Dade County SchoolBoard for the year ahead.

“I would like to thank my fel-low School Board members fortheir confidence in electing me,once again, to serve as chair of theSchool Board. It is my privilegeand pleasure to serve alongsideyou, the Superintendent, and histeam in safeguarding the interestsof the students, employees, andfamilies of Miami-Dade CountyPublic Schools,” said Hantman.

Hantman will serve for anunprecedented ninth time as chairsince she was first elected to theSchool Board in 1996 to representDistrict 4. She was the firstHispanic woman to serve as chair,and has previously served from1999-2001, and then each consec-utive year from 2010-2015.

Dr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall was elected for thefirst time as vice chair. Bendross-Mindingall, who representsDistrict 2, was elected to theSchool Board in 2010.

PERLA TABARES HANTMAN

DR. DOROTHY BEN-DROSS MINDINGALL

First Lake PatriciaWinter Boat ParadeSaturday, Dec. 5

Miami Lakes resident,Marcelino Sotolongo, has residedin the neighborhood around LakePatricia since 1999. After seeingthe Winterfest Parade in Ft.Lauderdale, Sotolongo beganthinking about organizing a win-ter boat parade in Miami Lakes.

So far five residents have com-mitted their boats to the paradewhich will launch from the beachand across Lake Patricia dressedin Christmas lights, a colorfulspectacular for residents and visi-tors to witness from their back-yards and from the beach. Ifenough interest is generated fromthe event this year, Sotolongomay expand the event for the2016 holiday season.

The winter boat parade onLake Patricia is scheduled forSaturday, December 5 at 7:30 p.m.


ADVANCED FORMULATION PERM WAVEFOR TINTED OR BLEACHED HAIR.

$50 (SHORT HAIR ONLY)Open Tuesday to Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

305-823-3078 / Mobile 305-331-6587www.GladysBeautySalon.us

6105 Miami Lakes Drive • Lake Katharine Shopping Center

PARTIAL HIGHLIGHT DIMENSIONS

$35 And Up For WomenHAIR CUT AND BLOW DRY

$35 (SHORT HAIR ONLY)

Merry Christmas andHappy New Yearfrom our staff.

We appreciate ourloyal customers!

New auto dealership breaks groundwest of Miami Lakes Auto Mall

ARCHITECT’S RENDERING of the future home for Miami Lakes Chevrolet Jeep Dodge Ram thatwill be located on the west side of Miami Lakes Auto Mall in northeast Miami Lakes. A groundbreak-ing ceremony was held at the site on Wednesday, December 2.

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

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

be in their school, community, orbeyond.

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

Artwork must be submitted for

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

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

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

Entries close on December 11 for school-ageartists to submit Main Street banner designs

10-foot tall Menorah to lightup Miami Lakes as part ofworld’s Chanukah observance

Chabad Miami Lakes willignite a public 10-foot menorah tobe erected near Miami LakesTown Hall, 6601 Main Street, fol-lowed by a community-wide cele-bration on the third night ofChanukah, which falls onTuesday, December 8 at 7:30 p.m.The lighting is one of 10,000 pub-lic menorahs worldwide that sym-bolize the universal message ofreligious freedom.

The ceremony will featuremusic, Chassidic dancing, latkes,donuts and dreidels. City andcommunity officials will be inattendance. Following the meno-rah lighting ceremony, hundredswill dance, sing and eat the nightaway.

The public menorah lighting isorganized by Lubavitch RabbiMendel Weiss, who remarked,“The Menorah serves as a symbolof Miami Lakes' dedication to pre-serve and encourage the right andliberty of all its citizens to worshipGod freely, openly, and with pride.Specifically in America, a nationthat was founded upon and vigor-ously protects the right of everyperson to practice his or her reli-gion free from restraint and perse-cution, the Menorah takes on pro-found significance, embodyingboth religious and constitutionalprinciples.”

Miami Lakes’ menorah is oneof thousands of large public meno-rahs sponsored by Chabadthroughout the world, helpingchildren and adults of all walks of

life discover and enjoy the holidaymessage.

Throughout the State ofFlorida, Chabad will be presentingscores of Chanukah events andcelebrations, including publicmenorah lightings, giant meno-rahs made out of ice and Legos,Menorah Parades, Latkes parties,Giant Dreidel Houses,“ChanukahWonderlands” and more. To find alocal event in Florida or anywherethroughout the world, visitwww.Chabad.org/ChanukahEvents. For more information aboutChanukah and a local schedule ofevents visit www.chabadmiami-lakes.com/Chanukah.

RABBI MENDEL WEISS


Editorial/AdvertisingOffice

15450 New Barn Road #103Miami Lakes, FL 33014

Editor..................305-817-4007News Desk.........305-817-4028

305-817-4078Advertising...........305-817-4015

Editor..............Roger A. ReeceReporter..............R.A. RomeroReporter...........David SnellingMarketing & Advertising................................Quintin ValienteSocial Media....Maria VasquezGraphics....Yvonne SalvatoreSend editorial and photos to:

[email protected]

PRINTING - J.V. Mfg. Corp. Controlled Circulation to Zip Codes

33014, 33015, 33016, 33018

Published Semi-Monthly1st & 3rd Fridays

News/Advertising Deadline:10 days preceding

LET US EARN YOUR TRUST

• CHAPTER 7 & 13 BANKRUPTCY• LOAN MODIFICATION

& MMM PROGRAM• FORECLOSURE DEFENSE• REAL ESTATE CLOSINGS• PROBATE• PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE• FIRST CONSULTATION IS FREE• PRIMERA CONSULTA GRATIS

CALL TODAY! LLAMENOS HOY!

305-262-8226305-262-82266600 COW PEN ROAD, SUITE 220

MIAMI LAKES, FL 33014

Council members serve as Principals for a DaySeveral Miami Lakes council

members participated in thePrincipal for a Day event onNovember 19 at local schools.

Mayor Michael Pizzi andCouncilmember Ceasar Mestrewere co-principals at BobGraham Education Center; ViceMayor Tim Daubert was principalfor a day at Miami LakesEducational Center; Council-members Nelson Rodriguez andTony Lama shared the responsi-bility of acting principal at MiamiLakes K-8 Center; and Coun-cilmember Manny Cid was prin-cipal for a day at BarbaraGoleman Senior High.

Principal for a Day is an annu-al tradition that engages businessand community leaders as actingprincipals in an effort to buildlong-term partnerships that bene-fit both the students and the com-munity.

COUNCILMEMBER NelsonRodriguez with daughter,Megan, during Principal for aDay at Miami Lakes K-8Center.

COUNCILMEMBER CeasarMestre with principal YeceniaMartinez-Lopez during Prin-cipal for a Day at BobGraham Education Center

VICE MAYOR Tim Daubert served as Principal for a Day atMiami Lakes Educational Center.

COUNCILMEMBER Manny Cid served as Principal for a Day atBarbara Goleman High School, with Principal Joaquin Hernandez.

COUNCILMEMBER Tony Lama standing next to Principal RosyCalvo served as Principal for a Day at Miami Lakes K-8 Center.


News and Notes from the Town of Miami Lakes

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

Youth Activities Task Force MeetingWednesday, December 2, 7:00 PMMiami Lakes Youth Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive, Miami Lakes, Fla.

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

Planning & Zoning Board MeetingTuesday, December 8, 6:00 PMMiami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.

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

Education Advisory Board MeetingThursday, December 10, 6:30 PMMiami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.

Economic Development Committee MeetingTuesday, December 15, 5:30 PMMiami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.

Public Safety Committee MeetingWednesday, December 16, 6:30 PMMiami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.

Veterans Committee MeetingThursday, December 17, 6:00 PMMiami Lakes Government Center, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, Fla.

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

In accordance with the provisions of F. S. Section 286.0105, should any person seek to appealany decision made by the Council with respect to any matter considered at these meetings, suchperson will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made; which recordincludes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing specialaccommodation to participate in the proceedings should call Town Hall at (305) 364-6100, nolater than (2) days prior to the proceeding for assistance.

Please be advised that two or more Councilmembers may be in attendance at the aboveevents/meetings.

This Notice dated November 25, 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:

The Youth Center at MiamiLakes Park East is officially open.On November 21, the Town cele-brated the Grand Opening of “TheSpot” with hundreds of townyouth in attendance.

The state-of-the-art 4,000square-foot facility consists ofmultipurpose activity rooms andclassrooms for after school educa-tional programs and tutoring, aquiet area for studying, active areawith games and televisions, and al

lounge area with an outdoor patio.In addition, the Youth Center is

equipped with a billiard table,table tennis, indoor basketballshootout game, and AmazonKindles and Insignia Flex Tables.Other amenities include a half bas-ketball court, central outdoorcourtyard, and a new state-of-the-art playground.

The Youth Activities TaskForce thanked Ivan and MarcelaKozupytsya of Ben and Jerrys

Miami Lakes who donated a treethat was placed next to the newplayground, and over $2,000 ofgames.

Programming at The Spotincludes Open Hang nights, fieldtrips, life skills seminars andworkshops, and community serv-ice opportunities. For a completelist of programs and events, visitwww.miamilakes-fl.gov/thespot,or call 305-819-7768.

‘The Spot’ Youth Center is now openTown marks 15th anniversarywith public event on Dec. 5

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

The fun-filled event for thewhole family will feature liveentertainment, food trucks, carni-val rides, a skating rink, photobooth and more.

The event, activities, and ridesare free, but event organizers areencouraging residents to bringunwrapped toys to be donated toHis House Children’s Home.

Local schools and organiza-tions participating in the eventinclude the Bob GrahamEducation Center Bobcat Jumpersand Bobcat Law Society, theMLK-8 Center Salsa Squad,Hialeah Miami Lakes High band,

Miss Hispanidad, and MiamiDancity.

The event is sponsored in partof The Graham Companies,GreenSource Landscape & SportsTurf, Gestido Construction, LLC,SFM, Kimley-Horn and Associ-ates, Inc., Baptist Health, CountyCommissioner Esteban Bovo Jr.,and Miami Lakes Auto Mall.

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

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

Senior’s Holiday Social setfor Dec. 12 at Alonso Center

Miami Lakes’ Elderly AffairsCommittee is hosting the annualSenior Holiday Social from 11a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday,December 12, at Roberto AlonsoCommunity Center, 16500 N.W.87 Avenue.

The free event will feature aholiday lunch, door prizes, rafflesand lively entertainment to getattendees in the holiday spirit.Those attending are asked to par-

ticipate in the holiday toy drive bybringing new unwrapped toys forchildren ages 2 to 12 years old.

No reservations are necessarybut entry will be provided on afirst come, first serve basis.Seniors in need of transportationare asked to call 305-364-6100 oremail [email protected] not later than Friday,December 4.

15th annual Holiday Children’sShow set for Sunday, Dec. 6

Miami Lakes Cultural AffairsCommittee is presenting the 15thannual Holiday Children’s Showat Main Street Playhouse, 6766Main Street, at 2 p.m. on Sunday,December 6, featuring Mrs. Claus,and a special performance by theMiami Lakes K-8 Center chorus.

All attendees will receivebooks donated at Janet Marti,director at Inspired 2 Think, and a

member of the Town’s EducationAdvisory Board.

Miami Lakes residents withchildren under the age of 5 willhave an opportunity to register forthe free Imagination LibraryProgram.

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

Miami Lakes Youth ActivitiesTask Force is continuing the“Movies in the Park” series, a freeevent that is held at Miami LakesPicnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82Avenue. The series is scheduledfor 7:30 p.m. on two Fridayevenings each month throughJanuary.

Attendees are encouraged tobring blankets, and picnic basketsfor a family-friendly evening of

moving watching under the stars.The movie schedule:Friday, December 4 – “Elf,”

presented by Palmetto GeneralHospital; Friday, December 18 –“Polar Express;” Friday, January 8– “Max;” and Friday, January 22 -“Minions.”

For more information contactKatya Lysak at [email protected].

Movies in the Park continuesDecember 4 featuring ‘Elf’


Holiday Season Specials

Monday to Thursday:

Seniors…$10 • Kids……..$10

Adults…. $12 • Tape w/hot towel…$10

Civil Servants (Tuesdays/Wednesdays)

$12 haircut / $20 cut and hot towel shaveSpecials honored for clients with this ad (expires 12/31/15)

7335 Miami Lakes Drive, Miami Lakes, FL 33014Cypress Village Shopping Center

786.518.3290

Here we grow again!New Children’s Dentistry Office

NOW OPEN�,/* �0.110 /+ �.- ' 0- ),$$ �/,(/ !,�1+ &-(1 "-. -�1.%# �1,.+� �*' 0- �1001. +1.�1 0&1 �.-�/*� )-(( */0�� 1,.1 ,''/*� , +1)-*' $-),0/-* ./�&0 ,).-++ 0&1 +0.110 ".-(

- . ) ..1*0 -""/)1 -""1./*� �&/$'.1*�+ �1*0/+0.��

�-. ,* ,��-/*0(1*0 ),$$��

�� /,(/ !,�1+ �&/$'.1*�+ �1*0/+0.� !-),0/-*%��#% � ��0& ��1* 1� � /01 �#%� �/,(/ !,�1+� �! ��#% �.� �1$1*, �.,�1�+�/ � �1'/,0./) �1*0/+0.0&-'-*0/)+%��## � ��0& ��1�� /01 %%#� �/,(/ !,�1+� �! ��#% �.� �1"".1� � �1/++ � .0&-'-*0/+0

(,/*+0.110+(/$1+�)-(

��Braces Special

�()-4 (514/21 4'/- 2,,53 42 35+5/"5 ./-+2)14$ 15� *04/514- 21&%$ 124 42 �5 )-5. /1 +21�)1+4/21 �/4' /1-)301+5# 01% 24'53 2,,53# ./-+2)14# 23 35.)+5.�,55 *32�30($ 2,,53 5�*/35- �! .0%- 0,45335+5/*4$ 0.0 !��!#! � #�� !#� !�$��()-4 (514/21 4'/- 2,,53 42 35+5/"5 ./-+2)14$ "0&/. 21 -401.03. ��(214' 234'2.214/+ 43504(514 ,23 0.)&4- 23 +'/&.351 /, -40345. �! .0%- )*21 35+5/*4 2, 4'/- 2,,53$ '0�&5% 3540/153 /1+&).5.#-*5+/0&4% �30+�54- 23 3540/153- 035 0../4/210&$ 0../4/210& ,55- ,23 �!�(214' 43504(514 0**&%$ 124 "0&/. �/4' 01% 24'53 ./-+2)14# 35.)+5.�,55 *32�30( 23 21 *35"/2)- 43504(514 23 43504(5140&350.% �5�)1$ ./-+2)14 ,23 /1-)301+5 *04/514- (0% "03%$ ,/101+/1� 0"0/&0�&5 21 0**32"5. +35./4$ 2,,53 5�*/35- �! .0%- ,32( 35+5/*4$ 0.0 ��!4'5 *04/514 01. 01% 24'53 *53-21 35-*21-/�&5 ,23 *0%(514 '0"5 0 3/�'4 42 35,)-5 42 *0%# +01+5& *0%(514 23 �5 35/(�)3-5. ,23 *0%(514 ,23 01% 24'53 -53"/+5# 5�0( 23 43504(514 �'/+' /- *53,23(5.0- 0 35-)&4 2, 01. �/4'/1 � '2)3- 2, 35-*21./1� 42 4'5 0."534/-5(514 ,23 4'5 ,355# ./-+2)145.#35.)+5.�,55 -53"/+5# 5�0(/104/21 23 43504(514$ &/+ �.1 !!��

�� 2�� 5�� +�� ,��

Children’s Dental Special

��

��

Best wishes to our patients.

May God richly bless you all.

FRONT ROW: Cynthia, Melissa, Yani and Yaimara.MIDDLE ROW: Nayma, Diana, Carmen, Barbara Zambrano, Laura,

Naybelline, and Teresa.STANDING: Elizabeth, Martha, Dr. Zambrano Jr., Dr. Zambrano,

Dr. Trentacoste, Dr. Acuna, Dr. Briceno, Ibeth, Ozzy and Alex.

MMiiaammii LLaakkeess EEyyee CCaarree CCeenntteerr

330055--882255--220022001155660000 NNWW 6677 AAvveennuuee,, SSuuiittee 221100

Miami Lakes United MethodistChurch’s 2nd annual Winterfest

Miami Lakes United MethodistChurch, located at 14800 N.W. 67Avenue, is hosting the secondannual Winterfest event for thecommunity. Winterfest will runfrom now to Thursday, December 24.

This newest addition followingthe church’s popular pumpkinpatch hopes to achieve the samesuccess in engaging the Town ofMiami Lakes and the surroundingcommunities. Admission to thefestival is free and is open dailyfrom 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Christmas Tree Sales will con-tinue through December 24. OnFriday, November 27 which is“Green Friday,” all are invited tostroll through the wonderland fullof lights and seasonal characters.Attendees will also be able to par-ticipate in activities and takeadvantage of the multiple photoopportunities.

Other activities throughout themonth include the Candy Cane

Parade on Friday, December 4,along with a visit with Santa andElves at 7 p.m., and Santa’sMailbox for children to write let-ters to Santa.

On Friday, December 11, theBethlehem Bash will include anativity play featuring thechurch’s school children andyouth ministries at 7 p.m. in addi-tion to the Big Bonfire Nightwhich will have s’mores, popcorn,hot chocolate, food and drinks for sale.

On Saturday, December 19 theChristmas Cantata, performed bythe church choir and Palm SpringsUnited Methodist Church, present“Canticles in Candlelight” byJoseph M. Martin at 4 p.m. atEpworth Village, and at 7 p.m. atthe M.L.Methodist Church.

Visit the church websitewww.miamilakesumc.net for anyadditions or changes that mayoccur. For more information call305-821-7274.

MIAMI LAKES’ Spanish Class 1 celebrated November’s birth-days last month with their teacher, Maria Del Carmen Nodarse.

Spanish Class celebrates birthdays


Positions include:• Temporary• Evaluation Hire• Direct Placement• Administrative• Professional• Industrial

(305) 364-070016010 NW 57th Ave. Ste.114Miami Lakes, FL 33014

MiamilakesFL.ExpressPros.com

Michael Huffaker Franchise Owner

Sunrise Presbyterian hosts apiano concert on December 5

Sunrise Presbyterian Church ishosting a concert featuringrenowned pianist Ciro Fodere at 6p.m. on Saturday, December 5.The church is located at 18400N.W. 68 Avenue.

Fodere recently played with theUruguay Symphony Orchestra inAtlanta, Washington, D.C. andMiami.

As the First Prizewinner of theXIV Bartok-Kabalevsky-Proko-fieff International Competition,Fodere is a pianist with a varietyof musical interests. His latest per-formances have been described as“masterful, electric, by turns fieryand lyrical” by The Post andCourier, and as “technical sheenarticulation, alert dynamic shad-ing, and an imaginative approach”by The Miami Herald.

Besides soloing with bothmajor orchestras in Uruguay, mak-ing his debut at age 14 with thePhilharmonic of Montevideo,Fodere has been a soloist threetimes with the CharlestonSymphony Orchestra, and per-formances with the CarnegieMellon Philharmonic.

Other orchestras include thePhilharmonic of Extremadura, andthe New World Symphony, wherehis most recent performance of the“Rachmaninoff Variations” on atheme by Paganini under thedirection of Alasdair Neale, wasacclaimed by the audience andmajor newspapers in Miami.

Tickets for the concert are $20.For more information, call thechurch at 305-821-5841.

The Miami Lakes Chamber ofCommerce, in partnership with theTown of Miami Lakes, is hostingthe annual Networking BusinessExpo, on Thursday, December 10,from 5 to 8 p.m. at Shula’s HotelGrand Ballroom, 6842 MainStreet.

A 4:45 p.m. ribbon cutting cer-emony will kick-off the event.

The free activity gives partici-pants an opportunity to connect tolocal businesses and communityleaders to help grow “your” enter-

prise.The event also includes give-

aways in abundance, courtesy ofexhibitors, and a chance to enter towin great prizes in several draw-ings, and enjoy complimentaryfood from local restaurants.

In addition, participants are eli-gible to win over $1,000 worth ofprizes.

For more information, call 305-556-2212 or email [email protected].

M.L. Chamber’s annualBusiness Expo scheduled forDecember 10 at Shula’s Hotel


ANGELITOS BANQUET HALL300 PALM AVE., HIALEAH, FL 33010

We Specialize In EventsWeddings • Sweet 15 & 16

Baby Showers • All Gatherings

WWW.ANGELITOSBANQUETHALL.NET

305-888-9345

Location: 8100 Oak Lane, Suite 403, Miami Lakes, FL 33016305-821-2182

www.fighting4yourrights.com

The Law Offices of Joshua J. Hertz, P.A.Don’t Get Hurt, Get Hertz!

We focus on helping car accident victims, slip and fall accidents and personal injury matters.

305-362-220213965 NW 67 Avenue, Miami Lakes

www.alwaysatyoursideadc.com

“Miami Lakes Only Adult Day Service”

Do you have a family member or friend that needsdaily activities, exercises, socialization and care?

Summary of actions taken at TownCouncil’s November 3 meeting

By The Miami Laker staffThe Miami Lakes Town

Council approved four resolutionsto allow Lennar HomesCorporation to build 482 residen-tial units along N.W. 154 Streetand west of 87 Avenue, thatincluded the developing companydedicating 5.19 acres of Madden’sHammock to be used as a passivepark to upgrade the neighborhoodparks concurrency.

At the November 3 regularTown Council meeting, lawmak-ers approved some adjustmentsmade to the original DunnwoodyLake development plan MiamiLakes approved in 2002, when theLowell L. Dunn family submitteda rezoning proposal for 509 single-family homes and town housesand a shopping center.

The family is selling the 144-acre tract to Lennar Homes, whichrequested the changes to theDeclaration of Restrictions for set-back requirements for the homes,right-of-way and open space forthe passive park.

Once the company pulls its firstpermit, it must reimburse MiamiLakes $1.8 million the town spenton roadway upgrades on N.W. 154Street between 84 and 87 avenuesto increase mobility, and donate$300,000 to be used strictly foreducation, as part of the originaldevelopment agreement.

Lennar Homes also agreed todonate $200,000 to Miami Lakesto create more space for neighbor-hood parks to meet the concurren-cy once the development project isbuilt.

In other town news:• Tim Daubert was elected the

new vice mayor.• Lawmakers, on a 5-2 vote,

approved a preliminary plat tosubdivide a property at 7242 LochNess Drive to build five single-family homes, a proposal manyresidents living in the neighbor-hood had opposed.

Vice Mayor Tim Daubert andCouncilmembers Caesar Mestre,Nelson Rodriguez, Tony Lamaand Frank Mingo voted for thepreliminary plat, while MayorMichael Pizzi and CouncilmemberManny Cid voted no.

Town staff said the preliminarydevelopment plans meets thetown’s criteria for approval,including meeting traffic concur-rency, and the developer is plan-ning to install infrastructure and aneight inch line to improve thequality of the water pressure in the

area.Residents said the new homes,

which will face the cul-de-sac,don’t meet the requirements fordevelopment.

But lawmakers said they had toapprove the preliminary plat sinceit meets the criteria and Floridalaw. Rejecting the plan could leadto a lawsuit, lawmakers said.

Councilmembers approvedPizzi’s suggestion that the siteplans go before lawmakers fortheir approval and a public hearingto make sure the proposed devel-opment doesn’t encroach on resi-dents’ quality of life.

• Lawmakers gave their finalapproval for an ordinance toremove the requirement thatrooftop air conditioning units ontown homes be screened fromview at eye level and insteadrequire that such units be a neutralcolor.

MLK-8 hosts ‘Walk Safe’ event

MIAMI LAKES K-8 CENTER hosted the recent Walk SafeProgram event for students and their families. The event wel-comed and celebrated pedestrians walking to school that morn-ing including the middle school and elementary school chorusand salsa dancers. Principal Rosy Calvo along with assistantprincipals Carlos Salcedo, Lissett Robayna and VeronikaSasturrias welcomed students and all were treated to perform-ances by the performing and fine arts department. The eventpromoted safe pedestrian habits in walking to and from school.

MOVE NOW! SAVE MONEY!No hidden costs or pass throughs.

5% Commission to

Brokers.

www.leaseflorida.com

305-827-8373 ext. 104Email: [email protected]

[email protected]

CCoorrppoorraattee CCoouurrttss5881-5901 NW 151 St.

Miami Lakes

DDoollpphhiinn BBuuiillddiinngg14411 Commerce Way

Miami Lakes

200 sf. for $300.00 mo. 600 sf. for $700.00 mo.

1000 sf. for $1200.00 mo.

NOTE: This offering subject to errors, omissions, prior sale/lease or withdrawal without notice. NM 165925-P

OFFICE SPACEFOR LEASE

Starting from$14 p.s.f.

Full ServiceSuites from 200 - 11,000 s.f.


M.L. Congregational hosts ‘Messiah Sing Along’ Dec. 13

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

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

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

The “Sing Along” will featuresuch favorite “Messiah”choruses

as “Glory to the Lord,” “And HeShall Purify,” “Thou that TellestGood Tidings,” “For Unto Us aChild is Born,” “Glory to God inthe Highest,” and, of course, the“Hallelujah Chorus.”

One of the most famous piecesof music ever written or per-formed is Handel’s “Messiah.” Itgained in popularity, eventuallybecoming one of the best-known,and most frequently performedchoral works in Western music.

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

West of Cannes Film Festival winners

THE INAUGURAL YEAR of the West of Cannes Film Festivalthat took place in late November at the Main Street Playhousewas a success. Of the multitude of films submitted, the top win-ners were announced on Sunday, November 22. (From left)Christopher Alvarez, writer and director of “Nap” was selectedas Audience Award Winner; Alfredo Hueck, writer and director of“La Dama De Blanco” (Lady in White) was named NarrativeCategory Winner; Ana Rodriguez, writer and director of “ElMago” was the Experimental Category Winner; and AnthonyMediavilla, lead actor of “Twelve Traditions” accepted the GrandJury Prize Award on behalf of the director and writers of the filmwho could not attend. Not pictured is Documentary CategoryWinner, Andres Cuervo, director of “Jojo.”

MIAMI-DADE SCHOOLS officials Board chair Perla TabaresHantman and Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho are joined bya group of Miami Lakes Educational Center students who par-ticipated in the national “No Texting While Driving” pledge.

‘No Texting While Driving’ teen event


In Memoriam:Longtime resident and civicleader Betty Lou Meador

Betty Lou Meador, a 51-yearresident and stable in the MiamiLakes community, dentist andcommunity activist, and the moth-er of former Miami LakesCouncilmember Robert Meador,passed away on Thursday,November 19 at Hialeah Hospital,where she was surrounded byfamily members.

She was 82.Meador was born in

Bridgeport, Connecticut onOctober 3. 1933, one of three chil-dren of George W. and Edith MaeSmith.

She graduated from theUniversity of PennsylvaniaSchool of Dental Hygiene in 1953,and later obtained her Bachelor’sDegree in Education from FloridaInternational University in 1976.

Meador moved to MiamiSprings to began her career as aDental Hygienist working withDr. Robert Stubbs in CoconutGrove.

In 1958, she married one of herpatients and the love of her life,the late Robert BarrowmanMeador (1973). They were one ofthe first 100 families to purchase ahome from The SengraCorporation (now known as TheGraham Companies). They movedtheir family from Miami Springsto Miami Lakes in June, 1964, inthe Lake Patricia neighborhood onN.W. .62 Court, now known asLake Candlewood Court.

Meador was a founding andcharter member of Miami LakesCongregational Church, whichfirst me and held services in theLake Patricia Shopping Center.She remained an active member inthe Florida Dental Hygiene

Association, South Florida DentalHygiene Association, Bible StudyFelllowship, Church, and herbeloved Miami Lakes communityserving on the boards of the ZontaClub of Miami Lakes, Town ofMiami Lakes Cultural AffairsCommittee, and the Lake CynthiaHOA.

She was a faithful servant ofthe Lord touching the lives of oth-ers in so many ways through hergenerosity of spirit, friendship andservice. She was compassionate,charitable, engaging, a dear friend,gentle, loving, a role model as amother, wife, mother-in-law andeducator, a person of great graceand humility. She truly lovedspending time with her grandchil-dren and great grandchildren.

Meador had a successful andrewarding career both in privatepractice as a Dental Hygienist, anda 30-year career (1976-2006) asan associate professor of DentalHygiene at Miami Dade College.Upon her retirement, the Collegehonored her with the “BettyMeador Scholarship Endowment”to recognize her years of dedicat-ed and distinguished service to herpatients, students, colleagues,associations and profession.

She is survived by her two chil-dren, Robert Meador II (Dotti) ofMiami Lakes, and Pamela MeadorCalabrese (Glenn) of Boca Raton;four grandchildren and sevengreat grandchildren.

A memorial service was heldon Saturday, November 28, atCalvary Chapel Fort Lauderdalein the main sanctuary, 2401 WestCypress Road in Fort Lauderdale.

In lieu of flowers, it wasMeador’s desire that monetarydonations be made payable toMiami-Dade College Foundation:“Betty Meador ScholarshipEndowment,” and mailed toMiami-Dade Hygiene Program,Attention: Susan Kass, 950 N.W.20 Street, Miami, Florida 33127.

BETTY LOU MEADOR

RESULTSthe miami laker305-817-4015


ORTHODONTICSOrlando Dominguez, D.M.D.

ENDODONTICSKenneth H.Knopf, D.D.S.

PERIODONTICSAdrian I. Rodriguez, D.M.D.

GENERAL & COSMETIC DENTISTRY

Integrated Dentistry Delivered byGeneral Dentists and Specialists

HOMESTEAD

The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be made solely upon advertisements.Before you decide, ask us to send you free information about our qualifications and experience.

EXPERIENCED • PERSONAL • PLAIN SPEAKING

Simplify your estate plan! Save taxes and probate costs: keep legal control andpeace in the family. Over 25 years experience. Author of Florida Law Reportand Living Trusts for Florida Residents.

((330055)) 555566--55220099VViissiitt:: rraarriicckkllaaww..ccoomm

SSee HHaabbllaa EEssppaannooll

• Living Trusts• Asset Protection • Wills• Corporate Law• Probate• Business Buy/Sell• Off-Shore Trusts

RARICK & BESKIN, P.A.

6500 Cow Pen Rd, Suite 204Miami Lakes, FL 33014

~

305-779-85886625 Miami Lakes Drive, Suite #233

At The Crexent Business Center

PonsAndAssociates.com

Federally Authorized Tax Practitioner

Roberto Pons, Enrolled Agent

Pons & AssociatesAccounting Services

Personal, Small, New Business Taxes and Payroll

I.R.S. Problems? Call us!

Miami-Dade County Commis-sioner Barbara J. Jordan gaveaway a record 900 turkeys to fam-ilies in need at the 11th annualturkey giveaway at Landmark innorthwest Miami-Dade. Jordanand sponsors handed out turkeys

and fresh produce to the elderly,handicapped, and social organiza-tions that serve the community.

The donated turkeys wereaccompanied by fresh produceprovided by Farmshare. Theturkey basket distribution was

made possible by World Waste,Miami Dolphins, LandmarkAviation, Orion Jet Center,Fontainebleau Aviation, attorneyRobert Holland, and the Ted LucasFoundation.

Com. Jordan gives away 900 turkeysM.L. Branch Library plansDecember kids, adult events

Miami Lakes Branch Libraryannounced the following programsare available for the public duringNovember:

For Children and Families:Fun Stories for the Family –

Stories on demand for ages 5 andup at 3 p.m. on Wednesday,November 18.

Reading Ready PreschoolStorytime – Stories, songs, andactivities for preschoolers and theircaregivers. For ages 3 to 5 yearsold at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday,November 19.

Reading Ready ToddlerStorytime – Stories, songs andactivities for toddlers and theircaregivers. For ages 18 months to3 years old at 11 a.m. onThursday, November 19.

For Teens:Teen Club - Teens meet to

play video games, watch anime,draw or discuss books. Moviescreening either San Andreas orJurassic World, at 6 p.m. onTuesday, November 24.

International Game Day atthe Library – Celebrate the 8thannual International Games Daywith board games, DS battles,the ancient game of Go, balloontosses and much more. Meets at11 a.m. on Saturday, November 21.

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. onSaturdays, November 21 and 28.

USCIS Information Table –United States Citizenship andImmigration Service staff willprovide information, materials,and answer general questionsregarding the citizenship processat 5:30 p.m. on Monday,November 30.

Navigating the AffordableCare Act: Health InsuranceInformation and Enrollment –Have questions about theAffordable Care Act, enrolling innew health insurance coverage, orsimply renewing? Visit withCrystal Ochoa for answers andenrollment assistance, Mondaysand Tuesdays at 6 p.m.

Miami Lakes Branch Library islocated at 6699 Windmill GateRoad and is open Monday andTuesday from noon to 8 p.m., andWednesday through Saturday, from10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The branch isclosed on Sundays. For more infor-mation, call 305-822-6520.


MiamiLakes

Meeting & Class CalendarTown of Miami Lakes

Town Council Meeting December 1 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. CenterYouth Activities T. F. December 2 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. CenterCultural Affairs Com. December 3 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. CenterPlanning & Zoning Bd. December 8 6:00 pm M.L. Govt. CenterElderly Affairs Com. December 9 8:30 am M.L. Govt. CenterEducation Adv. Board December 10 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. CenterEconomic Devel. Com. December 15 5:30 pm M.L. Govt. CenterPublic Safety Committee December 16 6:30 pm M.L. Govt. CenterVeterans Committee December 17 6:0 pm M.L. Govt. CenterNeighborhood Improvement Committee

December 17 7:00 pm M.L. Govt. Center

(The following classes are free and open to the public)(Note: Some classes in Christmas break beginning November 21)

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 MCCCComputers (English) T/Th 9:15/11:30 am MCCCComputers (Spanish) M/W 9:15/11:30 am MCCCPainting I & II Fri. 9 am/12:30 pm MCCCPainting III Wed. 9 am RACCSpanish 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 MCCCJazzercize (fee) M/Tu/W/Th 6:45 pm RACC

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

Miami Lakes Clubs, Professional & Volunteer GroupsM.L. Garden Club BuncoDecember 2 11:15 am MCCCMLCA Book Discussion December 22 1:00 pm MCCCM.L. Garden Club December 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 December:

We get letters:Campos family expresses appreciation

To the Editor:The Miami LakerLast April, cancer robbed us of

our dad, Sergio Campos. Whilethe loss has been devastating toour family, the community supporthas brought healing to our brokenhearts. Over the past few months,mom has received beautiful lettersand emails from residents acrossMiami Lakes.

From staff at town hall to thecashiers at the nearby Publix,everyone has had touching thingsto say about “Papi.” The posthu-mous award of “Keys to the Townof Miami Lakes” and adding“Sergio Campos Way” toLochness Drive mean the world tous! Thank you for recognizing mydad in these special ways. Whileour broken hearts are far frommended, they are comforted by theoutpouring of support.

My parents have lived in MiamiLakes, in the same house, since Iwas a teenager. Dad was the presi-dent of the Loch NessHomeowner’s Association for

more than two decades, and mom– everyone knows – was his right-hand person in the association. Tosay they love Miami Lakes is amajor understatement! You havemy deepest gratitude for returningthat love in-kind.

My thanks to The Miami Lakerfor the opportunity to share thismessage with the residents ofMiami Lakes. Wishing all of yourreaders a blessed holiday season.

Lissette Campos-PerezTampa, Florida(Daughter of Sergio and Miriam Campos.)

We Stand CorrectedDue to a production error,

Miami Lakes CouncilmemberNelson Rodriguez was misidenti-fied in a caption on Page 10 of theNovember 20 issue.


bankunited.com

ë$QQXDO�3HUFHQWDJH�<LHOG��$3<��LV�DFFXUDWH�DV�RI �� DQG�DSSOLHV�RQO\�WR�WKH�LQLWLDO�WHUP�RI�\RXU�FHUWL½FDWH�RI�GHSRVLW��&'�� $GYHUWLVHG�UDWH�LV�½[HG�IRU�WKH�GXUDWLRQ�RI�WKH�WHUP�DQG�LV�VXEMHFW�WR�FKDQJH�RU�GLVFRQWLQXDQFH�DW�&'�PDWXULW\�0LQLPXP�EDODQFH�UHTXLUHG�WR�RSHQ�WKH�&'�DQG�REWDLQ�WKH�VWDWHG�$3< LV�� $3< DVVXPHV�LQWHUHVW�HDUQHG�UHPDLQV�RQ�GHSRVLW�XQWLO�PDWXULW\� (DUO\�ZLWKGUDZDO�SHQDOW\�PD\�DSSO\� $FFRXQW�IHHV�FRXOG�UHGXFH�HDUQLQJV� &'�PXVW�EH�RSHQHG�ZLWK�QHZ�PRQH\�QRW�FXUUHQWO\�RQ�GHSRVLW�ZLWK�%DQN8QLWHG� 7HUPV�DQG�FRQGLWLRQV�DSSO\� 3OHDVH�UHIHU�WR�RXU�'HSRVLWRUµV�$JUHHPHQW�DQG�DSSOLFDEOH�6FKHGXOH�RI�)HHV�IRU�DGGLWLRQDO�LQIRUPDWLRQ� %DQN8QLWHG�UHVHUYHV�WKH�ULJKW�WR�FDQFHO�RU�PRGLI\�WKLV�RIIHU�DW�DQ\�WLPH� 3OHDVH�FRQWDFW�D�%DQN8QLWHG�UHSUHVHQWDWLYH�IRU�DGGLWLRQDO�GHWDLOV�

We’re with you.

VISIT OUR LOCATION IN MIAMI LAKES TO OPEN YOUR ACCOUNT TODAY.

Miami Lakes��1�:��WK�$YHQXH

��

13-MONTHCERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT

$1,000 minimum deposit

13-Month CD_Kayak_Miami Laker.indd 1 11/19/2015 11:48:25 AM


PACE HIGH SCHOOL celebrated the newest chapter in its academic and athletic traditions as twoPace baseball seniors signed Letters of Intent for Stetson University and Jacksonville Universityon November 19. Shortstop Jorge Arenas signed with Stetson University and pitcher ChrisRodriguez signed with Jacksonville University in a ceremony in front of the student body inside thePace Spartan Center. Donning the shirts and hats of their respective universities, Arenas andRodriguez were joined on stage by their family members, fellow baseball players, Pace principalAna Garcia, and their Pace baseball coaches Tom Duffin and Chuck Lyman.

Pace High’s Jorge Arenas and ChrisRodriguez sign their letters of intent

Dade Christian, Mater Academyfall short in Regional Finals

First Baptist Academy dashedthe hopes of Dade Christian’sfootball team of winning a statetitle, as the Crusaders fell to theLions, 35-7, in the Region 2AFinal last week.

The Crusaders’ defenseallowed 206 rushing yards on 19carries for two touchdowns.

The Lions (10-1) held DadeChristian (9-1) scoreless until thefourth quarter, when quarterbackAlec Carr connected with receiverKeith Terry for a 14-yard touch-down pass.

Under first year head coachNick Martinez, a Dade Christianalumni, the Crusaders captured thedistrict championship and wontheir Region semifinal game, hop-ing for a shot at the state tourna-ment for the first time since 2012.

But the Lions proved to be toomuch to handle from the openingkickoff when the Crusaders fum-bled the ball and the Lions scored

on the ensuing play, and subse-quently exploited the Crusaders’defense in the first three quartersof the playoff game.

Martinez’s team improvedfrom last year, when the MikeSonneborn-coached team finishedwith a 6-4 record and lost in thefirst round of the playoffs.

Martinez said he’s looking for-ward to next season.

In another playoff game oflocal importance, MaterAcademy’s first year coach RoccoCasullo watched his former team,the St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders,rout his new squad 60-7 in theRegion 4-7A final.

Rocco led the Raiders to statetitles in 2012 and 2014. He tookover the Mater Lions in the fallleading them to the team’s firstpostseason victories. But in theregion final, the Raiders held theLions to 127 total yards and onlysix first downs.

Eric Wagner, 16,scores Hole-in-Oneat Shula’s course

Dave Wagner, organizer of atraveling golf group called theSouth Florida Swaggers, decidedto bring his 16-year-old son, Eric,along with his group to play theSenator Course at Shula’s GolfClub.

Even though only 16, Eric, amember of the Golf team atArchbishop McCarthy HighSchool, can play. In fact whileplaying with his dad, he used a 5-Hybrid on the 178 yard par 3 holeand made a hole-in-one.

The proud father bought around of drinks for his fellowgolfers while Eric enjoyed a softdrink. The golf club congratulatesEric and imagines that Wagnerwill soon follow in his son’s foot-steps.

ERIC WAGNER,16, recordsa hole-in-one on the SenatorCourse at Shula’s Golf Club.


We’re Social! Like Us or Follow Us@PaceSpartans

Apply online at www.PaceHS.com!Contact our Admissions Team at

305.623.PACE, ext. 342 or visit www.PaceHS.comWe are located at:

15600 NW 32 Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL 33054

UPCOMING EVENTS

Now is the time!Sign up today - Space is limited!

High SchoolPlacement Test

(Entrance Exam)Saturday, December 5, 2015 at 8am

MIAMI LAKES15507 BULL RUN RD

MIRAMAR12164 MIRAMAR PARKWAY

INTENSITYDANCERSTUDIO @INTENSITYDANCER

•Ballet •Jazz •Acrobatics •Tap •Hip-Hop•Contemporary •Stretch, Leaps & Turns•Belly Dancing •Flamenco •Latin Dance

After School Pick Up at Local Schools

Join Our Dance Family Today!

786-313-7600WWW.INTENSITYDANCERSSTUDIO.COM

M.L. United Soccer Club opens registrationMiami Lakes United Soccer

Club is currently registering boysand girls, ages 3 to 14, for theupcoming 2016 Spring RecreationSoccer season, which startsMonday, January 18, at RoyalOaks Park, 16500 N.W. 87Avenue, and Norman and JeanReach Park, 7901 N.W. 176 Street,

in Palm Springs North.Registration cost is $140 for a

10-week soccer season, whichincludes two scheduled practicedays each week, training sessions,academy and travel team opportu-nities and picture day and post-season award ceremony.

The deadline for registration is

Friday, January 8.Practices are scheduled for

Mondays and Wednesdays orTuesdays and Thursdays, from6:30 to 8 p.m. Participants will beselected based on the official U.S.soccer age grouping chart.

For information, visit www.miamilakesunitedsoccerclub.com.

St. Thomas women’s soccerteam receives recent honors

The St. Thomas Universitywomen’s soccer team receivedhonors from the Sun Conferencefor the 2015 season during arecent banquet hosted by regular-season champion SCADSavannah in Georgia.

Bobcats’ senior defenderSarrah Granda was named to theFirst-Team All-Conference, whileforward Sharon Tejeda was namedto the Second-Team and midfield-er Sarah Lyppert Thomssonreceived honorable mention.

Bobcats players Claudia Avila,Michelle Bailey, Zelda Jagryd,Andreina Sifontes and Thomssonwere all named to the conference’sAll-Academic Team.

In a related honors presention,St. Thomas University women’svolleyball player Whitney Battoe,who averaged 3.2 kills per set thisseason, was named the 2015 All-Sun Conference Player of the Year

during the Sun ConferenceTournament Banquet, hosted byregular season champion WarnerUniversity in Lake Wales, Florida.

The sophomore from Illinoistotaled a team-high 303 kills, andhad a .241 hitting percentage. Shealso added 143 digs, 45 blocks and33 aces.

The Bobcats also placedSamantha Garza on the First TeamAll-Sun Conference list alongwith Battoe.

In addition, three St. ThomasUniversity players were named tothe Second-Team All Conference,Dana Nowaczyk, Marisa Markusand Cheye-Anne Savage, whileJordan Wiese was named an hon-orable mention All-Conference.

Battoe, Killi Kosydor, CaitlinMcCluskey and Jordan Wiesewere all named to the AcademicAll-Conference team.


MLEC welcomes new principal Lourdes Diaz

LOURDES DIAZ (left), newly appointed principal of MiamiLakes Educational Center, is pictured with former principalJames Parker, and new assistant principal Beatrice Sears.

By Stephanie Brito and Elizabeth GonzalezSpecial to The Miami LakerJames Parker, the “booming

voice” of Miami Lakes Education-al Center, retired in earlyNovember, passing the torch to theschool’s next “Top Jaguar:”Lourdes Diaz.

Being the next “Top Jaguar” ofMLEC is a tough job. The schoolis known for its top students,active clubs and its environment isnothing like a typical high school.Last year, MLEC became an “A”school for the seventh consecutiveyear. The job is meant for someonelooking for a challenge, like Diaz.

“I want to be in a place like this,that is challenging, where there areideas, where there is academicthought, where there are discus-sions and conflict in a good way,where students are learning andchallenging themselves, takingthings to the next level,” said Diaz.

This idea of an intellectually

stimulating environment echoesDiaz’s college education. Diazgraduated with a major in bothLiterature and Psychology fromBrown University, an Ivy LeagueUniversity known for its traditionof intellectual inquiry. She fin-ished her graduate work at NovaSoutheastern University where shereceived a Master’s degree inEnglish Education.

Diaz began her teaching careerwhile she was still a college stu-dent, working as a substituteteacher at Miami High, her almamater, during her winter and sum-mer breaks from college. It is therethat she got her first official teach-ing job and then moved the fol-lowing year to Barbara GolemanSenior High School, where shetaught English for five yearsbefore pursuing a career as anadministrator. She started as anassistant principal in Coral ParkSenior High and after completinga principal training program,

became principal of HialeahMiddle for eight years.

She is passionate about her jobas a high school principal becauseshe loves education and she relish-es the opportunity to “create peo-ple, not products.”

Given that her leadership styleis participatory, Diaz plans tobecome increasingly involved inMLEC. She is already engagingwith students by attending asmany events and club meetings aspossible. Noticing that socialmedia plays a huge role at MLEC,she created a Twitter account tointeract with students, MLECclubs and organizations and thecommunity through social media.

But like all great leaders, she isnot just observing, rather she isalready beginning to leave herown imprint. Seeing that theschool has a unique dynamic, Diazhas decided that MLEC only needschanges in the future that will helpit grow and continue to succeed.

“We will change when the timeis right, we won’t do it justbecause a new principal is hereand it's time to change, that's notreally my style. Instead, I want tocontinue the many the wonderfulthings that Mr. Parker has startedand established here. I don't haveany crazy agenda, this school isawesome and I want to maintainthat,” said Diaz.

As principal, Diaz’s top priorityis giving back to the students bymaking decisions which studentscan benefit from and creatingopportunities that will help themimprove.

“When I’m going to make adecision I also think back to whathe would have done. He alwayssaid ‘Make a decision, the deci-sion that is right for the students,and you’ll always be able to sleepat night’ and I always think aboutthat,” said Diaz, quoting Dr.Marcos Moran, her inspiration as aprofessional.

In partnership with PEAR andYMCA, the Town of MiamiLakes will be offering WinterCamp for two consecutive weeksbeginning December 21.

Winter Camp with PEAR withtake place at the newly openedYouth Center at Miami LakesEast Park, 6073 Miami LakesDrive East, and the YMCA willhost its Winter Camp at theRoberto Alonso CommunityCenter, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue.

The camps will run Monday toFriday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.,excluding December 24-25 andDecember 31-January 1, for chil-dren ages 5 to 15.

For more information, contactPrograms coordinator KristinaLabossiere via email [email protected],or 305-698-9308.

PEAR, YMCAjoin Miami Lakesfor Winter Camps


Nick’s Auto CenterNick is featuring everydaylow gas prices (diesel, too)for the Miami Lakes area!

Pay atthe

Pump!

Complete auto services and repairs.Mechanic always on duty!

Convenience Store • Open Daily 6 AM - 10 PM

6780 N.W. 169 Street( just north of Palmetto Expressway )

305-823-3382MV-35595 • MVR-98104611

60 MINUTES CLEANERSOver 30 years in the same location to better serve you with the best prices in town!

Pre-paid SpecialsAny Item $3.95

Business Shirts $1.89Guayabera de Hilo $7.00

Alteration on premisesWedding Dress cleaning • Same Day Cleaning

Business Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 6:30 pm • Saturday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Sunday Closed

305.557.96167750 NW 178 Street

Located at the P.S.N. Shopping Center

N

S

E W

82nd

Ave

.

67th

Ave

.

77th

Ct.

178th St.

186th St.

154th St.

*60 Mins.Cleaners

78 Ave.

169 St.

Ivonne Moton is American’s Teacher of the Year

IVONNE MOTON

By David L. SnellingThe Miami Laker staffWhen Ivonne Moton walks

away from a 25-year teachingcareer in 2017, she hopes to leavea legacy that her students wouldremember for the rest of their lives.

The Germany native has beenindefatigable in her devotion toher job, arriving early to schooland staying until 8 p.m. each dayto make sure her students aremeticulously prepared to takestandardized tests and collegeentrance exams, as well as earngood marks on their report cards.

But the best part of her job isdeterring students from a life of

crime by underscoring educationis the best option to staying alive.

“If they are not educatedenough, their options are thestreets and jail,” said Moton, whoteaches Intense Reading for stu-dents taking the FCAT and ACTand runs the technology programat American High School.

Moton can add a top honor toher legacy, as she was namedAmerican High’s Teacher of theYear for 2015-2016, and becamethe third member of her family ofeducators to win the accolade.

Her mother, Norma Vance, andsister, Glinda Moton, won Teacherof the Year honors for their respec-tive schools.

“I felt all that I accomplished inthe school system and to be recog-nized for it, I was surprised andhonored,” she said, while sitting ather desk in her classroom. “But Iteach, not for the paycheck, butfrom the heart. My reward is howkids succeed and that’s teachingand working at 100 percent. Whena student scores a 34 on the ACT,that’s my reward because when weretire, these kids are running theworld.”

Moton said students’ success onexams lies in the hands of their

teachers.“Children love to be disci-

plined,” she said. “I teach my stu-dents to analyze each paragraph ifthey feel the tests are difficult. Thekey is how you teach them.”

American’s NAF, Be FutureReady program, has become a suc-cessful model for other Miami-Dade schools, Moton said.

NAF is a national network ofeducation, business and communi-ty leaders who work together toensure high school students arecollege, career and future ready.

Miami-Dade Public SchoolsSuperintendent Alberto Carvalhorecently recognized Moton and theNAF program at American duringa School Board meeting.

Moton said she prepares herstudents for internship jobs by firstdisciplining them, then teachingthem to respect their older peers,speak articulately and dress wellfor job interviews.

“I like to be the mediatorbetween the children and their par-ents, and we teach them the wordteamwork,” she said. “If there is aproblem in school or on the job,we encourage them to work it outand don’t let it get out of hand.”

Moton said most of her studentsheeded her advice and they wenton to successful careers.

“Some of my students are phar-macists, bailiffs, legal clerks,police and correctional officers,”

she said. “I see them in Publix andthey say ‘remember me, Ms.Moton? Look where I am todaythanks to you.’ That’s the legacyyou want to leave with them. Iwant to take them from A to Z andbeyond.”

Moton was born in Germany,where her father was stationed inthe military, and her family movedto Ohio when she was five-years-old before relocating to Miami.

She graduated from NorthMiami High and earned herBachelor’s Degree in BusinessLeadership from St. ThomasUniversity and Master’s Degreefrom Southeastern NovaUniversity.

Before pursuing a teachingcareer, she followed in her father’sfootsteps and joined the U.S.Army, and she was honorably dis-charged from the military.

She taught at Edison, Norland,Lake Stevens Middle before shelanded at American High in 2000.

Moton has to retire based on theTeacher’s Retirement System pen-sion program, but she would loveto be a substitute teacher, whilealso running her Children PleaseRead Program.

“I am going to miss touchingstudents’ lives,” she said. “I willalways wonder how they are doingnow that I am not here. I wishthere were more teachers like me.”


MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S HOUSE6381 Miami Lakeway North, Miami Lakes 33014

(Preschool Thru 6th Grade)Now accepting “STEP UP FOR STUDENTS” Scholarships

Stepupforstudents.orgNow offering V.P.K. Call for more information!

**NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS** Montessori Christian Center of Miami Lakes, Inc. admits students of any race, color, national and ethenic origin in administra-tion of its admission policies, education policies, and other school administrative priograms, to all the rights, privilages, programs generally accorded or made available to the studens at the school.

“Lest the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it.” (PS127)

AMERICAN MONTESSORI SOCIETY“Within our own specially prepared environment a child’s abilities and

skills are more quickly and easily developed”

BEGIN IN PRE-SCHOOLReading - Geography - Mathematics - Science

Ballet - Piano - Spanish - Biblewww.miamilakeschristianmontessori.com C11MD0920

305-823-2522 (since 1972) 305-823-5632

Miami Lakes BarbersMen's Hairstyling

Five Professional Barbers To Serve YouWe Specialize In The Latest Hairstyles

For Men & ChildrenHaircuts

$12.00 and up305-821-3005

Call or Come By!

OpenMon.-Sat.

8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.13917 NW 67 Ave.Lake Patricia Shopping Center

We AlsoDo BeardTrimming

Celebrating our 50th Anniversary!!!

DUKE AND DUTCHESSPET CENTER & GROOMING, INC.

EXPERT GROOMING• Dogs & Cats• No Tranquilizers• From Bows to Clothes

CYPRESS VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER

(305) 821-15427345 Miami Lakes Drive

MIAMI LAKESSINCE 1977

THE FAMILY SHOP FOR

THE FAMILY PET

7735 N.W. 146 Street, Suite #104 Telephone: (305) 556-7010

MIAMI LAKES PERIODONTAL ASSOCIATESRobert A. del Castillo, D.M.D., P.A.• Dental Implants • Implant Prosthesis • Periodontal Therapy • Fast Braces• Regenerative Therapy • Inman Aligner• Periodontal Plastic Surgery• General and Cosmetic Dentistry • Zoom Whitening

Interest Free Financing Available • Same Day Emergencies We Accept Most Insurances • Se Habla Español

305-817-4015

The latestINNOVATIONS....

•••••••

••••••

OLL participatesin Give Miami Dayfor fundraising

Our Lady of the Lakes CatholicSchool (OLL) participated in itsfirst Give Miami Day fundraisingcampaign, with hopes to raisesome much needed funds for play-ground improvements. Thanks tothe school community as well aschurch parishioners, the schoolraised $15,756 with 174 gifts inless than 24 hours.

“Through the generosity of ourschool family and parishioners,we will be able to remodel ourchildren’s playground and have asafe environment for them to playat our school,” commentedRicardo Briz, Our Lady of theLakes principal. “Having parents,alumni and parishioners joiningtogether to donate to our ‘LittleCheetah’s Playground’ is a livingexample of our school’s missionstatement.”

While donations could bereceived at any time over 24hours, OLL offered some incen-tive prizes for gifts made at desig-

nated times throughout the day.The coveted prizes were gener-ously donated by local businessessuch as Italy Today, Hale’s HealthFoods, the Doubletree GrandHotel on Biscayne Bay, the Spa atShula’s, Cancun Grill, andTrattoria Pampered Chef.

OUR LADY OF THE LAKES L’il Cheetahs are looking forwardto enjoying a new playground thanks to the generosity of theschool’s Give Miami Day donors. (Back, from left) Jeffrey Viales,Anthony Perez, Peter Albaijes, Nicolas Gonzalez, MichaelMartinez, and Daniel Hernandez; (front, from left) DavidVigilante and Benjamin Oliva.

AS THE HOLIDAY SEASON begins, Spanish LakeElementary’s calendar is filled with joyous events.TheMulticultural Show is the segue to the Food and Toy Drive, BookFair, Science Fair, Turkey Bowl, Winter Concert, Reading UnderThe Stars, and a myriad of additional activities.

Spanish Lake Elementary celebrates


Applications for New Studentsnow available at school office.

CREXENT BUSINESS CENTER6625 Miami Lakes Drive, Suite 351

Miami Lakes, FL 33014

New World School of the Arts, University of Florida, BM Piano EducationNational School of Arts Havana, Cuba

Member of American College of Musicians/NationalGuild of Piano Teachers

• Miami Lakes, Miramar, Hialeah• Private and Ensemble Lessons• Beginners through Advanced

• Recitals and Other Performance Opportunities

• 15 Years of Teaching Experience

Piano LessonsMaria Cama

Piano Teacher

(786) 417-7461 [email protected]

Manufacturing Corp.Your TOTAL Packaging SupplierJVJV

305-885-4666 Our professionals will gladly assist youwith solutions to yourpackaging problems.

In business since 1961 serving many of thefinest businesses in South Florida. We offer fine

quality & service and excellent pricing. Try us, discover why we have so very many,

very satisfied long term customers!

AUTUMN AND WINTER ARE AGREAT TIME TO RENOVATE YOUR POOL!

(305) 999-POOL(305) 999-7665

[email protected] HABLA ESPAÑOLEnjoy your pool! Let us do the work!

Repair / SalePump / FilterColor LightsDeck JetsSalt ChlorinatorVacuum Cleaner

HeatersRenovationTraveltinoPaversPressure Clean+ Sealing

ResurfacingDiamond BriteAcid WashRenovationsWater Line TileCoping

POOL EQUIP. DECK POOL + SPA

21 YEARS EXPERIENCE

One Month FREE**With sign up for a year.

Pace High Mission Clubvolunteers with FeedingSouth Florida Food Bank

By Rene D. BasultoSpecial to The Miami LakerStudents and teachers from

Monsignor Edward Pace HighSchool’s Mission Club helpedchange lives this Thanksgivingseason by volunteering at theFeeding South Florida food bankon November 17.

Ten Pace students and Pacereligion teachers Dr. DavidMasters and Nelson Bonet sorted7,498 pounds of food at FeedingSouth Florida’s food bank inPembroke Park. The nearly fourtons of food will be used to create6,248 meals to feed families inMiami-Dade, Broward, and PalmBeach counties in the comingweeks.

Arelis Ferro, a Pace alumnafrom the Class of 1997 andFeeding South Florida’s Special

Events coordinator, invited theclub and their moderators to vol-unteer. The Mission Club acted asone of the main contributors forPace’s annual Tons of Love fooddrive, which concluded onNovember 20 with over a ton anda half of food donated.

“These students have showntheir devotion not only by attend-ing this field trip, but also by sort-ing an additional 3,300 pounds offood at Pace,” said Bonet, one ofthe club’s moderators. “They arealways willing to be of service.”

The club collects clothes todonate year round and continuesto collect food even after Tons ofLove. Bonet says that inDecember, the club will be adopt-ing a family for Christmas by col-lecting gifts for them, followed bya visit to take them out to lunch.

PACE HIGH SCHOOL’S Mission Club poses for a photo as partof their volunteer trip at the Feeding South Florida food bank onNovember 17.


After School

Care

Miami-Dade County PublicSchools (MDCPS), in partnershipwith Healthy Schools, LLC andthe Department of Health inMiami-Dade, will be administer-ing flu immunizations or flu mist,a nasal spray vaccine, free ofcharge to students with parental

consent at every participatingschool.

The immunizations will beoffered until Monday, December18 from 7:20 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Forschool specific times contact yourchild’s school.

Free flu mist for school kidsDominique Elden sets wedding datewith Andrew Atchison in December

Harry and Susana Elden ofnorthwest Miami announced theengagement of their daughter,Dominique M. Elden, to AndrewJ. “A.J.” Atchison, son of Irv andSarah Atchison, formerly ofOakwood, Ohio, and now residingin North Port, Florida.

The bride-elect is a graduate ofthe University of Pennsylvaniaand received her B.A. She then

attained her J.D. from the FloridaState University College of Lawand is current employed as aMiami-Dade Assistant StateAttorney.

The groom-elect received hisB.A. from the University ofFlorida, his M.A. from theUniversity of South Florida, andhis J.D. from the Florida StateUniversity College of Law. He is

currently an associate attorney atCole, Scott & Kisare, P.A.

A December wedding isplanned in Miami Beach.

Compensation up to $750.00 for time and travel may be available.

6175 NW 153 St., Ste. 212, Miami Lakes, FL 33014 26-05-2015

You may qualify to participate in a clinical research study of an investigational product.

Qualified participants may receive study-related:

Evaluations, physical exams, routine lab work

Investigational product or placebo

Wound care dressings

If interested, please contact:

Dr. Lappost Rafael (Sub-Investigator)

Ph: (305) 982-8968 O: (305) 989-4702 F: (305) 851-4100

On Tuesday, December 1,Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior HighSchool welcomed feeder patternschool students and their familiesto a new event called “Extrava-ganza of Possibilities 2015.”

All schools in the HML feederpattern showcased innovative andpopular programs, academies and

school of choice magnets. Theevening began at 5:30 p.m. in theschool’s gymnasium with live per-formances, demonstrations andinformation.

For more information onHML’s programs visit the school’swebsite at www.hmltrojans.com.

HML hosts feeder pattern schoolshowcase and performances on Dec. 1

ANDREW ATCHISON and DOMINIQUE ELDEN


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

Sunday Worship.........9:30, 11 & 12:30Friday Youth Nights.....................7 PM

M.L. Congregational Church6701 Miami Lakeway South

Telephone: 305-822-4313Adult Sunday School...................9 AMChildren’s Sunday School.....10:30 AMWorship.................................10:30 AMSpecial Need Service...............4:00 PM

(Every fourth Sunday)

Sunrise Presbyterian Church18400 N.W. 68 Avenue

Telephone: 305-821-5841Worship.................................10:00 AM

(Children’s Church)Servicio en Espanol...............11:30 AM

The Church of the Epiphany15650 Miami Lakeway North

Telephone: 305-558-3961www.episcopalmiamilakes.com

Sunday Eucharist...................10:30 AMChildren’s Sunday School.....10:15 AMAdult Bible Study.......................11 AMMisa en Espanol......................9:00 AMEscuela Dominical................12:15 PM

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

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

Palm Vista Community ChurchMeeting at Miami Lakes Middle

6425 Miami Lakeway NorthTelephone: 305-822-6999

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

Temple Tifereth Jacob5901 N.W. 151 Street

Telephone: 305-557-2651Call for Service Schedule

Iglesia Biblica CristianaEspañol Servicios

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

6250 Miami Lakes Drive East

Iglesia El Nuevo Comienzo6701 Miami Lakeway South

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

St. Andrews Lutheran Church575 W. 68 Street

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

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

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

Hialeah Church of ChristTelephone 305-558-1060

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

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

Fulfilled Life ChurchTelephone 786-378-2356

Country Club Middle School18305 N.W. 75 Place

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

Faith Is The Victory FellowshipTelephone: 954-435-1313

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

(Cobb Theaters – 6711 Main Street)Theatre 17

Our Lady of the LakesCatholic Church

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

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

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

Confessions: Saturdays 3:30 PM

Mother of Our RedeemerCatholic Church

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

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

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

9 AM, 12:30 PM, 7 PM

North Palm Baptist Church7801 N.W. 178 Street

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

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

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

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

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

New Testament Baptist ChurchThe Gathering Place

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

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

Orthodox Cathedral ofChrist The Saviour16601 N.W. 77 Court

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

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

Sunday School & Inquirer Classes

Palm Springs UnitedMethodist Church5700 W. 12 Avenue

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

The Redeemed ChristianChurch of God

Victory Parrish Worship Center16261 N.W. 57 Avenue

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

Voice for JesusCobb Miami Lakes Theatre #11

6711 Main Street305-818-0565

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

(Nursery provided)

Miami Lakes AreaHouses of Worship

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

Currently hiring for:• Dual Therapist Massage/Esthetician

(Part Time - AVEDA Spa at Shula’s)

• Guest Services Repesentative (2 positions open - Full Time - Shula’s Hotel)

• Laundry Attendant (Full Time - Shula’s Hotel)

• Reservations Agents (Shula’s Hotel)

(One positionTemporary Seasonal Full Time)

(One position Part Time)

For a full description of responsibilities or to apply online, visit us at www.donshulahotel.com, www.miamilakes.com,

or www.grahamresidential.com EEOE/DFWP

Accepting applications insideShula’s Hotel for restaurant positions:

Server, Greeter, Busser &Beverage Cart attendant

305-820-8136

Pantry, Line & Gril Cooks305-820-8042

Banquet servers

Steak 2 restaurant6842 Main Street, Miami Lakes

Culinaire is an EEO Employer

C L A S S I F I E D A D V E R T I S I N G

M.L. Congregational Churchplans special Advent services

Miami Lakes CongregationalChurch is hosting special servicetimes during the Advent season.On Saturday, December 5 at noon,the church’s UCC Women’sChristmas Luncheon will takeplace at the home of Gail Ballweg.On Sunday, December 6, at 10:30a.m. the Second Sunday of AdventWorship is scheduled with thetheme being “peace.” Communionand reaffirmation of baptismalvows will also take place.

Continuing on WednesdayDecember 9 at 7 p.m. the churchwill hold a community conversa-tion on human trafficking. TheThird Sunday of Advent Worshipwith the theme being “love” will

take place on Sunday, December13 at 10:30 a.m. That same after-noon at 5:30 p.m. is the church’sconcert series. The following day,Monday, December 14 at 7:30p.m. is a Blue Christmas service.

On the week of Christmas,Sunday, December 20, the FourthSunday of Advent Worship willtake place with the theme being“joy.” On Christmas Eve a FamilyChristmas Eve Worship will takeplace at 5 p.m. and a SacredChristmas Eve Worship Commun-ion/Candle Lighting.

Miami Lakes CongregationalChurch is located at 6701 MiamiLakeway South, across fromMiami Lakes K-8 Center.

CongregationalChurch hosts twoCommunityConversations

Miami Lakes CongregationalChurch is opening the Adventseason by hosting two eveningCommunity Conversationsaround two challenging realitiesin today’s everyday life – vio-lence and human trafficking.

On Wednesday, December 2,the first Conversation was led byMiami Lakes Police TownCommander Major George Perezand focused on violence. The dis-cussion covered the forms vio-lence takes, its root causes, how itis being addressed locally, and,what can the attendees do about it.

On Wednesday, December 9,the second Conversation willfocus on human trafficking. Thediscussion will be led by VictorWilliams, Special Agent/ProgramDirector of Homeland SecurityInvestigations.

The church is inviting the localcommunity to attend the finalConversation. Miami Lakes Con-gregational Church is located at6701 Miami Lakeway Southacross from Miami Lakes K-8.

Miami LakesCongregationalChurch hosts aThanksgivingWelcome

Miami Lakes CongregationalChurch hosted a Thanksgivingcelebration on November 14 fornew arrivals in the United States.

The 7th annual RefugreeChildren’s Thanksgiving Celebra-tion was sponsored by ChurchWorld Service and supported byvolunteers from Florida Inter-national University, Barry Uni-versity and the University ofMiami.

The Miami Lakes campus pro-vided music, space for soccergames, a bounce house, ponyrides, hula-hoop competitions anda beanbag toss.

Honored guests included fami-lies from Democratic Republic ofCongo, Myanmar, Iraq, Vene-zuela, Cuba and Uganda.

The event concluded with aThanksgiving meal – Imperialrice, salad, plantains, a cake, anda blessing offered by PastorRichard Sparrow. Each guest leftwith a turkey and a box filledwith side dishes.

The day was a reminder thatthe Thanksgiving holiday com-memorates a feast shared byAmerica’s indigenous people andrefugees of a different sort cen-turies ago.

hometown news.305-817-4015


RE/MAX Unique Realty & RE/MAX Realty 1

Happy Holidays

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

305.822.7444

RE/MAX Realty 1Design District

4100 NE 2nd Avenue, Suite 310 Miami, FL 33137

305.822.8216Website: www.wesellfloridanow.com

If you are ready to sell your home...call The Real Estate Leaders!

Come and Support our AnnualToy Drive.

This holiday season, help bringsmiles to the children of Miami.

Donate a new, unwrapped gift toplace under the Christmas tree at

Children’s Miracle Network and/orHis House Children’s Home.

Please bring gift to either officesbelow by December 9.

Clothing, Toys, Gift Cards &Household items preferred for

children aged 2-16.

From everyone here at RE/MAX, we would like to wish you avery Happy Holiday season!

Missing Julio Barrero, Ileana Espinosa, Rey Gonzalez & Cary San

Please contact either office for wish lists and more information.Email [email protected] or

[email protected]

WE SELL MIAMI LAKES!“Professional Service, Educational Guidance

And A Proven Track Record.”Arturo Rodriguez, P.A.

305-205-9785Broker-Associate

Maria Victoria Zarate

305-308-9482Realtor-Associate

• Over 33 years of Real Estate Experience• Ranked Miami Lakes Top Producers 2001-2014• The Only Coldwell Banker agents in Miami Lakes

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

artrodriguezrealestate.com

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

Featured Properties

FOR SALE - LOCH LOMOND4 bedrooms, 3 baths.

$805,000

Magaly Rubio, CIPS, CRS, GRIBroker/Associate/e-PRO

• Founding Member of The Institute ofLuxury Home Marketing.

• 2015 Miami Lakes Chamberof Commerce president.

• Miami Lakes resident over 41 years.

[email protected]

Se Habla Espanol

305-308-9621 Office: 305-825-4999

2550 West 84th Street • Hialeah, FL, 33016E-mail: [email protected]

The Team SaumellMartha & Gardenia~

30 CELEBRATING30 YEARS

REAL ESTATE EXCELLENCE

• Top 5% of Realtors Nationwide!• Over 20 years experience in Miami Lakes,

Miami-Dade and South Broward.

Call me for a FREE market analysis!

Arlene S. Wallach, P.A., CRS

Thinking about buying or selling?

Select the Real Estate Professional Committed to Excellence, Professionalism,

Great Service and Honest advice.

www.arlenewallach.com

For Every Real Estate Reason !

Cellular: 305-798-1455 954-252-2950

R E A L E S T A T E C L A S S I F I E D

ANCHORROOFING

• Tile Roofs• Flat Roofs• Metal Roofs

Call us for an estimate!

305-691-7707ccc 1326710

Over 15 YearsExperience

COMPUTERREPAIRS

Certified (Computer Technician)1. Is your computer giving you errors?2. Has your computer “slowed”

down/bogged down in speed whileprocessing?

3. Do you need to learn anything aboutcomputing?

4. Problems with shutdown or Startup?5. Want to set up wireless network or

just upgrade?

I can get rid of computer errors-speed itback up to faster than it was at brand new!

ANYTHING you need with a PC.FREE ESTIMATE

Jeffrey Donner (305) 822-9081

• Trimming • Topping• Shaping • Transplanting• Removals • Sodding• Mulch & Hedges • Fertilizing • Rock & Plastic • Weeding

VERY REASONABLE PRICES.

Free estimates/licensed-insured.50 ft. Bucket Truck,

Chipper Dump Truck,Stump Grinder & Bobcat Loader

OVER 30 YEARS IN MIAMI LAKES

JOHN E. BUZZELLA

305-621-4690

305-621-4690REASONABLE TREE SERVICE

AND LANDSCAPING, INC.

C L A S S I F I E D A D V E R T I S I N G

FOR RENT

FOR RENT

3/2.5 Brand new townhome with 2-car garage, gated community, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, wood laminate floors, hurri-cane impact windows, fitness stu-dio, 24 hr. maintenance. From $2450 monthly. Call 305-821-1138.

2pt

3 BR/2 BA lakefront townhouse in Loch Andrews. $1,850 per month.Call owner at 954-963-0340.

SERVICES

Sprinkler Systems. Installation and repairs. 24 hours. Free estimates. Call 305-300-9414.

2pt

Whole Life Insurance.Tax Free Annuities.

Call Carmen at 786-229-4830.

TILE INSTALLATION

Tile/Marble Installation. Remodel bathrooms and repairs.

Free Estimates. Call 305-803-6901.

TUTORING

Fl. teacher cert. in Reading & Learning Disability. Call Cathy at 305-632-8384.


THINKING OF SELLING • BUYING • RENTING • FORCLOSURE • or SHORT SALE?I can help as I have helped many other home owners!

Debbie Lee Wilson, RealtorCall Your Specialist Realtor Since 1988 • 305-788-5008WWW.DEBBIELEEWILSON.COM • [email protected]

Townhouse has a few upgrades, 3bedrooms have wood floors, tile in 2bathrooms. Updated patio in front and inthe back. Built 1981 with 1,687 sq. ft.New A/C and compressor. Roof a fewyears old. Accordian shutters. Formaldining room. Washer/dryer. Parking for 3cars. 24 hour gated security. Tenants aremonth to month.Call Debbie 305-788-5008.

Cute l ittle single family home at anaffordable price. 1,328 sq. ft. Tiled floors,full kitchen, dining room. Roof only fewyears new. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1-cargarage. Has a closet can be a 3rdbedroom. 24 hr. security. Club house,Olympic size pool and child play area.Walk to school, school bus pick upinside. Close to I-75 and Dade andBroward. Built in 1987 on an oversize lot.Taxes $1,601. Call Debbie 305-788-5008.

For Rent. Royal Oaks Plaza in the heartof Miami Lakes, office fully furnished.Was an attorney’s office. 3 conferencerooms, computers, phones, desks, allready set up to start your business. Closeto 826 Dade and I-75 Broward. Centrallylocated.E-Z to show, text me yur R.E. infofor appointment. Rental $3,750, first, last,1 month security, proof of funds, creditcheck.Call Debbie 305-788-5008.

Palm Springs North 2 bd/1ba home,completely remodeled, cute baby room,tile and wood floors, remodeled kitchen,new applilances, central A/C 5 years,huge screen patio, has footing foraddition. Lot is 12,931 sq. ft. with roomfor a pool. Sprinkler system, raingutters, on a cul-de-sac, plenty ofparking. No assoc. fees. Built solid in1968. Roof new after Wilma. Taxes$2,635. Call Debbie 305-788-5008.

Beautiful sunsets overlooking tranquil lake inRegal Sound. 4/3, 2, 960 sq. ft., true 2-car gar.,spacious kit. wood cabinets, updated counterand breakfast area, lrg. fam. rm., lrg. den canbe 5th bdrm., spectacular mstr. bth. w/romantub overlooking lake, spacious master bedroomwith his/hers walk-in closets, exterior protectedwith hurricane accordian shutters, crownmolding, ti le and wood floors. Located inprestigious Sunset Lakes community with a 5star clubhouse. Call Debbie 305-788-5008..

PSN lake and large salt water pool home.Jetski, waterski, or just fish and relax, perfectfor BBQ and watcing the games. 4bedrooms/2 baths, updated bathroom.Tax rollis wrong, lot is 9,885 sq. ft. overlooking widelake. Real wood cabinets and granite counterand new top of line appliances. Stove is gasand owned, waterheater and dryer are gasand leased. A large storage room can be 5thbedroom with walk-in closet. Roof and centralA/C replaced new after Wilma. All tile floors.EZ to show. Reduced. Very motivated.Reduced. Call Debbie 305-788-5008.

For rent. 1,595 sq. ft., 2-master bedrooms,one on first floor, 2-huge walk-in closets, tile& wood floors, ful l kitchen appliances,washer/dryer in unit, central a/c, nice fencedin grass area and tiled patio with storageroom. $1,700 month, 1st, last and securitydeposit, $50 credit check, $100 associationbackground check, 24-hour gated & rovingsecurity. Call Debbie 305-788-5008.

Condo for sale. 3/2, 1,200 sq. ft., second floor.New kitchen and appliances, tile floors, highceilings, almost new roof, just painted inside,front window new, full clubhouse facilities,olympic pool, basketball, racquetball and gym.Completely remodeled and walk to shoppingcenters, bus stops and school. Also close toI75, 826 and Dade and Broward. 24-hour gatedand roving security. Low price, fax informationfor showing.Call Debbie 305-788-5008.

For Sale. Mint condition 2BD/2BA, all largetile floors, updated counter and appliances.Screened patio overlooking wide lake. 24 hr.gated community. Walk to pool, club housewith full amenities. 2 assigned park spaces infront. Credit report $45. Moors doesbackground check $100. $1,600 month, 1st,last and security.Text date and time ofshowing w/ agent information. Call Debbie305-788-5008.

ACM InternationalRealty, Inc.

For rent. 2/2 villa townhouse. All tiled floors,washer/dryer in unit. Patio with storage room,full kitchen with granite counter tops, close topool and guest parking, 24-hour gatedsection with ful l amenities, clubhouse,exercise room. Close to Dade and Broward.$1,700 month 1st, last and security, $50 percouple credit check, association per couple$100 for background check. Call Debbie 305-788-5008.

SOLD

Visit our website at www.grahamresidential.com

Luxury Rentals in Miami Lakes• 1 and 2 bedrooms directly on Main Street• Select loft style units • Faux hardwood flooring• Garage available for rent • Washer/dryer in every unit• Sun splashed pool with tanning deck• Shula’s Athletic Club Benefit

• 1 and 2 bedrooms on beautiful Lake Ruth• Great closets • Washer/dryer in every unit

• Resort style pool with gazebo • Gated entry•Mosaic tile backsplashes in kitchen

• Shula’s Athletic Club Benefit

• 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms • Garage available for rent • Private balconies with storage closet • Resort style pool with expansive sundeck • Washer/dryer in every unit • Gated entry• Walking distance to Main Street shops/restaurants• Shula’s Athletic Club Benefit

• 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms and • 2 and 3 bedroom Townhomes

• Stainless Steel Appliances • Granite countertops• Huge closets • On-Site Fitness Studio

• Resort style pool with sundeck • Basketball half court • Bark Park

FFoouunnttaaiinn HHoouussee AAppaarrttmmeennttss

CCrreesscceenntt HHoouussee AAppaarrttmmeennttss

RReessiiddeenncceess aatt LLaakkeehhoouussee

SStt..TTrrooppeezz AAppaarrttmmeennttss

Serving the Miami Lakes community forover 35 years as a full service Realtor!

Vera Cox305-542-1944

[email protected]

305-817-2170

Closing Agent/Attorney

Miami Lakes single family home with 3 bedrooms, 2full baths, tile floors, 1-car garage and pool.

Sold $359,000

14801 Palmetto Palm Ave. - Miami Lakes

Selling or Buying?Cary Gonzalez sells Miami Lakes

since 1995!

6850 Main StreetMiami Lakes, FL

33014

Cary GonzalezREALTOR-Associate CDPE

(305) 213-2328carygonzalezrealtor

@yahoo.com


www.keyes.comEmail: [email protected]

Beautiful town home in Miami Lakes LochAndrews. Facing a garden and a relaxinglake view. This unit has everything: Terrace,beautiful tile throughout, Granite counters inthe kitchen, tankless water heater and more.Walking distance to restaurants and MiamiLakes Main Street. 24-hours notice. Easy toshow. $297,995. A2111927.

Great lakefront 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom,office/den home on Lake Katharine. 1-cargarage, extended master, updated bathrooms,impact windows and accordion shutters. Thisis a spacious home with a large family roomoverseeing the tranquil lake. This home is amust see. $445,000. A2180429

Great property in sought after SerenityPoint in west Miami Lakes. Originally a4/2. Currently used as a 3/2 with 2-master bedrooms & sitting area. Caneasily be converted back to 4/2 ifneeded. Property is in great shape.Covered patio, plenty of room for apool. Storage shed and hurricaneshutters. $335,000. A2155567

305-822-98006850 Main Street • Miami Lakes, FL 33014 • Miami Lakes Realty & Welcome Center in the lobby of Don Shula’s Hotel

Amazing opportunity to own an exclusive lotin Lake Katharine. This home is over 2,700sq. ft. with a 2nd story complete master suiteincluding spacious bathroom and a lake viewbalcony. Addictional 3 bedrooms are locateddownstairs. This unique property boastsgorgeous and tranquil lake view with a largeback Yard. Enough room for a pool and aboat. Definitely a must see. Amazingpotential in the hands of the right buyer.$535,000. A2173502

Completely remodeled 2-story town house withhuge bedrooms with one bathroom upstairs,and half bathroom downstairs. Private patio.Walking distance to Main Street, Shula’sAthletic Club, shopping and dining areas. Easyaccess to Palmetto Expressway. Communityincludes pools, tennis courts and 24-hoursecurity. Maintenance includes water andinsurance. $235,000. A2205448

Beautiful home in the west area of Hialeah.Kitchen and bathroom may need updating,bathroom does have custom closet space.Living room has a working fireplace. Nicebackyard with pool and screened patio area.Entire house has shutters. Centralizedlocation near elementary, middle & highschools. Close to Palmetto. Greatneighborhood. $345,000. A2189216

1 story warehouse in Miami Lakes BusinessPark West. 1 loading dock with 12-foot highdoor. 4 assigned parking spaces plus commonparking area. Built in 2001 with concrete roof.$300,000. A2203736.

2.58 acres of commercial land in the heart ofMiami Lakes. RO-50 high densityresidential/office district (RU-4A). Propertyfaces the (826) Palmetto Expressway, inbetween the Marriott Hotel and Bob GrahamEducation Center (elementary/middle school).Fantastic high traffic visability and exposure.$4,250,000. A2078773.

Custom builder’s home on a corner lot, cul-de-sacstreet. Walk to schools, Publix, CVS and banks.Custom carpentry, built in cabinets and ceilingfans throughout. Large FL room off dining arealeading to patio and custom pool/spa. Impactresistant windows throughout. Stainless BBQ andhood built into Chicago brick prep area. Naturalgas powered water heater, pool heater and BBQ.New sprinkler system pumps for pool/spa andexercise swim jet. New main water line. Secondfridge and new washer/dryer in garage. $479,000.A2153179

Spectacular home with a unique indoor poolin the heart of Palm Springs Lakes. 3,553 sq.ft. of living space and 6,909 sq. ft. under A/C.Home features 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 4bedrooms downstairs including master withJacuzzi. 2nd master upstairs with Jacuzzi. 2cabana bathrooms to the pool and bar area.Excellent home to entertain with surroundsound, lighting, pool table, air hockey table,plenty of space to host, and 3 A/Cs. Room forboats, an RV and 10+ cars. $449,000.A2190949.

Featured Properties

www.southfloridacareerinrealestate.com

This month’s featured properties

Lakefront Townhouse For Sale8555 Ardoch Road, Miami Lakes

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

Asking $329,900.

Moors Townhouse6477 N.W. 170 Lane

Great 3 bedroom/2 bath townhouse, 1 story, newkitchen, freshly painted, tile floors.

Asking $199,900.

Call today for your confidential evaluation if you are thinking of Selling!

Liza E. Mendez,CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, CDPE, e-Pro

Broker/Owner – Experience Counts!

305-558-7676www.lizamendez.comwww.pedrorealty.com

PENDING SALE

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

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

Reduced! Asking $299,000.

Silvercrest Lake EstatesSpectacular lakefront home in exclusive

Silvercrest in Miami Lakes. Beautiful 5 bed-room, 4 bsth home, gorgeous pool area,

upgrades throughout. Contact Martha Toledo at 305-333-2767.

REDUCED REDUCED

“Selling or Buying put My Experience to work for you Today!”

Viv ian MaciasRealtor, CRS, GRI, SFR

Cel: 305-300-4425Off: 305-883-7555

[email protected]

Beautiful home in Virginia Gardens

27 years of experience SELLING Residential and Investment properties

Four bedroom, two bath, family room. Built 2007, 2,853sq. ft. of living area, 8,625 sq.ft. lot size. Property needssome TLC. Make this one a new home for you this year.Call today!

If You Are Thinking About Selling Your Home, Let’s Talk. Call me today!

Lynn Ancel Matos305-790-7952

[email protected]

“I am all about results and resolutions.”

6167 Miami Lakes Drive, Miami LakesU n i q u e R e a l t y

THE MIAMI LAKER

CHEVROLET

Seven Dealers All In One Location

16600 NW 57th AveSOUTH SIDE OF THE PALMETTO EXPRESSWAY (SR 826)

EXIT 826 AT NW 57TH AVE (RED ROAD)

1-866-782-8208

Visit Us Online: MiamiLakesAutomall.com Like Us: facebook.com/MiamiLakesAutomall

Neighbor & Miami Lakes Automall GM,Fred Senra, Invites You To ExperienceThe Hometown Difference!

The Miami Lakes AutomallFamily Wishes You and YourFamily Happy Holidays!We Thank You for Letting usServe You, The Miami LakesCommunity and SurroundingCities.Happy Holidays and aProsperous New Year!

miami laker 2015 december 4

Documents