Sunny Isles Beach Sun 11.14.2011

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Community Newspapers SERVING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SINCE 1958

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

Thanksgiving Story BY BARI AUERBACH

S unny I sles B each Sun

Booogie was a SCARY success!

BY SYLVIA FLORES Assistant Director Cultural & Human Services

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ust as the Pilgrims set foot in the New World on December 11, 1620, pioneers dedicated to taking control of their own destiny and forging the City of Sunny Isles Beach accomplished their goal on June 16, 1997 and ever since, there has been much to be thankful for. ‘PIONEERS OF PROGRESS’ One of the most proactive chapters in the Sunny Isles Beach “Thanksgiving Story” dates back to the early 1990’s when Miami-Dade County still ruled and citizens subject to paying property taxes were not reaping the rewards associated with living in their own city. A group of people rallying for

–––– See THANKSGIVING, page 12

INSIDE THIS ISSUE WHERE IN THE WORLD IS SIB SUN

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hrough wind and rain, thousands of Sunny Isles Beach residents and guests came out to enjoy the city’s annual Halloween event, Booogie by the Beach, on October 28th and 29th. Festivities included carnival rides, games, crafts, musical entertainment by DJ, and various vendors (including Kiwanis of North Miami Beach/Sunny Isles Beach, Toby’s Concessions, Kona Ice of Miami, Miami Dade College Model United Nations, Splurge Studios, and Gohill Orthodontics). In addition, guests with a “sweet tooth” joined us in the gymnasium, where they enjoyed participating in various game stations, in hopes of winning a treat. As well, guests enjoyed a special acrobatic performance, “Trick or Treat” three times each night, by Rainbow Circus. These talented artists entertained with jokes, kooky story lines, and spectacular acrobatic feats. And to maintain

our reputation, the city’s main attraction, our Haunted House, was spookier than ever. Guests filled with fright while dodging ghosts

and goblins through the 15-room maze. On Saturday, October 29th, those who braved the weather, participated in a Costume Contest. We want to recognize our special winners: Scariest Costume (Teen Category) – Michael Talalaevsky; Scariest Costume (Child Category) – Chloe and Thales; Most Creative Costume (Adult Category) – Orlando and Jackie Perdomo; Most Creative Costume (Teen Category) – Corbin Bolies & Elisa Silverstein; Most Creative Costume (Child Category) – Gabriella Gutierrez, Shelby Kostyukovsky, and Nicole Vayman. Congratulations to all of our winners! And a special “THANK YOU” to Tony Roma’s for donating the prizes for the costume contest. Finally, this event would not be possible without all the hard work of many employees and volunteers. In particular, thanks goes out to our Police Department and Public Works Department for partnering with the Cultural & Human Services Department to make this a true community event where residents and guests can celebrate with friends and family, in a safe environment. (More photos on page 2)

NSE/SIB Super Star Teachers BY DR. ANNETTE WEISSMAN

Principal

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id you order a burger from one of the NSE/SIB K8 teachers last week during McTeacher Night at the local McDonalds? Maybe you opted for a beverage or a salad. If so, it was probably served to you by a NSE/SIB teacher! Or maybe it was the Principal or Assistant Principal! Did you cheer when the teachers hit the ball in Pelican Park during the softball game between the faculty and the 8th Grade students? Swinging at the ball, running the bases and crossing the plate was just part of the excitement that created an evening

PG. 6

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH PG. 10

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The City of Sunny Isles Beach, Cultural & Human Services Department, presents the following upcoming events.

SAWGRASS MILLS OUTLET MALL SUNRISE SUNDAY, NOV. 20, 2011

FLAGLER MUSEUM WEST PALM BEACH THURSDAY, DEC. 8, 2011


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