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One for the books: New library opens
Informed Families commemorates 24th annual Red Ribbon Campaign BY JOSE BOZA
Pictured is Meredith Flinn, daughter of Palmetto Bay Mayor Eugene Flinn. She was the first resident to check out a book at the village’s new library on Monday, Oct. 19.
ow through Saturday, Oct. 31, Informed Families, the Florida affiliate of the National Family Partnership (NFP), is presenting the 24th annual Red Ribbon Week. Red Ribbon Week has made a difference in the lives of millions of children and families in South Florida and throughout Florida by engaging the community-at-large in demonstrating a visible commitment to a Drug Free America. Informed Families is the Florida sponsor of the National Red Ribbon Campaign. “During Red Ribbon Week, Oct
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(Photo courtesy Bill Kress/ Village of Palmetto Bay)
23rd through 31st, we educate students and the community about the negative consequences of drug use and how it affects individuals, families, and communities around them,” said Peggy Sapp, president and CEO of Informed Families and volunteer president of the National Family Partnership. “This year’s theme is ‘Drug Free Is The Key.’ We invite each of you to join us in making a difference to help kids grow up safe, healthy and drug free.” Red Ribbon Week is the oldest and largest drug prevention program in the U.S. Red Ribbon Week has been –––––––––––––––– See
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Relay for Life kickoff party launches fundraising event BY GARY ALAN RUSE he combined Palmetto BayCutler Bay Relay for Life kickoff party took place on Oct. 7 at the Palmetto Bay Village Center, in the facility’s Palm Room, with about 100 people in attendance, including cancer survivors. Relay guests, team captains, team members and committee members joined to organize and plan the upcoming special event that will take place in April 2010. Teams and sponsors need to be set up as soon as possible to prepare for the Relay. The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is “a life-changing event” that gives everyone in local communities a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled
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cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease by raising money to help research a cure. At the Relay, teams of people camp out at a local high school, park, or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event. Relays are overnight events and 18 hours in length. Last year the American Cancer society set a goal of $35,000 for the chapter and it raised almost twice that amount. For more information on participating in the Relay for Life, contact Jean Tong-Noon at 305-742-3333, by email at <jtn193@bellsouth.net>; call Kathia Fermin at 305-788-1103, or email to <kathia.fermin@cancer.org>.
Pictured are (l-r) Alayne Gonzalez, Jo Ann Parns, Cindy Rindone, Bev Gerald, Irene Royston, Jeany Keens, Diane Helving, Jean Tong-Noon, Saddys Garcia, Kim Waters-Koons, Dolores Triana, Angie Furman and Patricia Farina.