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JUNE 1 - 7, 2010
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K-8 Center recognized for year round drug prevention Read at Deli Lane K
BY AMY GOLDSTEIN
indergarteners dressed in red proudly marched down the sidewalk at South Miami K8 Center on Tuesday, May 25th, to join in celebrating the school’s most recent accolade: Red Ribbon Certification. South Miami K-8 Center is one of only four schools in Miami-Dade County selected for this distinguished honor. Red Ribbon Certified Schools, a program of Informed Families and the National Family Partnership, recognizes schools that improve academic performance by keeping kids drug and alcohol free, and engaging parents and the community. “The Red Ribbon Certified Schools program provides a wonderful opportunity to honor schools that utilize the Red Ribbon Campaign and other effective prevention strategies year round to help kids grow up safe, healthy and drug-free,” said Peggy
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While at Deli Lane, Monique Loffler takes a moment out to read her favorite newspaper and catch up with what’s going on in South Miami. We’d like to thank her for taking us along with her and for being a frequent customer at Deli Lane, so we’re sending her a $20.00 gift certificate for more of that great food at Deli Lane.
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School’s double donations for American Heart Association
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Amy on Sunset RSMA members are the best BY AMY LIVERGOOD DONNER
As I looked out at The Red Sunset Merchant Association members who gathered at South Miami Bank for the Annual Meeting May 11th I was amazed at the talent. The owners of the stores and restaurants in SoMi are among the most passionate, experienced, and knowledgeable anywhere. They come from our own back yard and all over the world. Some worked in major fashion houses, the country’s largest cosmetics companies, private banking, and the finest culinary institutions, before opening businesses in SoMi. They work harder than most and wear a lot of hats. They opened in SoMi because it’s always been at the crossroads of Dade County’s greatest communities. Their expertise, and
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BY LEE STEPHENS
Riviera Elementary kids enjoying the afternoon at Cool-de-sac
ocal schools recently participated in the annual “Jump Rope for Heart” fundraiser put on by The American Heart Association (AHA) and raised thousands of dollars for the cause. The American Heart Association has been implementing “Jump Rope for Heart” in schools across the country for 30 years. This educational fundraiser teaches children about the importance of living heart healthy lifestyles while raising important funds and awareness for the American Heart Association. Heart Disease is the number one killer of both men and women in the United States today. The money raised is used to fund important ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– See
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