Attending a wedding is always a pleasure. We all love to see a happy couple. When you have the honor of attending a fairy-tale like wedding it is a privilege. Jodi Michelle Wayner, daughter of Steven and Arlene Wayner married Brian Eric Deichman, son of Melvin and Irene Deichman. The flowers, the room, the bridesmaids and ushers, the music were all wonderful, most of all the people and love that was in the air all night was remarkable. Hundreds of roses filled the rooms. The reception and dinner food was the best I've ever had, the music was the kind you really want to dance to all evening and we did. The families of this young couple are so close. Anyone who has lived in our area for any length of time knows Helen, Max and Ruth, Judge Moie and Elayne Tendrich, Melvin and Sohia Englander, Lloyd and Marian and Al and Ruth Gardner. Of course all the Tendrich cousins were there to mention a few, Howard and Marilyn (Heritage clothes in Sunniland), Jack, Steve, Joanne, Todd and Carol, Chad and Leslie, Richard and Carol Young (Travel Ventures), Barry Wayner and Devon Wayner and many wonderful life long friends. Even the gremlins tried to ruin some things (as Steve said) a more beautiful and loving affair I have never been to. Much love and good luck to this beautiful couple.

Please mark your calendar for a day of fun and celebration. Sunday, April 25th The Holy Rosary Church is planning a BBQ Dinner, Silent and Live Auctions, "Good and plenty" gift basket raffle, music, games and activities for the whole family. If you would like to help and have any creative ideas or would like to donate to this day please call; Susan Clark 305-251-8176, Linda Rebuth 305-233-2238, Carolyn Hawn 305-238-2974 or Theresa Summerton 305-235-5895.

The Dr. Morton M. Axler Memorial Scholar-in-Residence Weekend is March 13th and 14th. Dr. Ellen Amansky will speak on "The Challenge of Maternity to Jewish Identity and Faith." Call Temple Beth Am at 305-667-6667 for more information.

Gulliver News; The Press Association evaluations are starting to come in and the Gulliver Preparatory journalism students and advisor Stacey Abercrombie received the following accolades so far:

The Raider yearbook received An All-America with Marks of Distinction in coverage, Concept, Design and Photography from the National Scholastic Press Association; First place with Special Merit and Most Outstanding High School Yearbook for 1998 from the American Scholastic Press Association.

Reflections Literary Art Magazine received All American with Marks of Distinction in Concept, Content, Art & Graphics and Writing & Editing from the National Scholastic Press Association; Gold Medalist with four All Columbians (We were four points shy of a perfect score); and First place with Special Merit from American Scholastic Press Association.

The Perspective Newspaper received First Place with Marks of Distinction in Coverage and Content, Writing and Editing and Leadership from the American Scholastic Press Association; and Gold Medalist with two All Columbians from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association.

Stacey Abercrombie, Publications Coordinator has also been asked to be a speaker at the Columbia Scholastic Press Association's annual conference as well as the Florida Scholastic Press Association Convention.

CONGRATULATIONS TO;

Andy Marks, Coral Gables High School Class of Ô69, son of Ricki Marks is President of the Washington D.C. Bar association. His wife, Susan Esserman-Marks, Palmetto High School Class of Ô68, daughter of Charlene and Ron Esserman is currently General Counsel of the U.S. Trade Representative. She has been nominated by President Clinton to become Deputy U.S. Trade Representative with rank of ambassador.

David Ross who prior to August of 1997 had never run more than 3 little miles in his entire life ran his first marathon in December of 97 in Kiawah, South Carolina. It was so much fun he ran his second marathon one week later in Jacksonville. To make a long story short he's now run at least one marathon a month and just finished his 14th marathon which was Ocala Marathon which was one week after he finished Mardi Gras Marathon which was two weeks after he completed Marathon which was... Oh yea, his wife, Abby, runs them too and she's finished 35 marathons in 3 years. The question they get asked most besides "So, when's your next marathon?" is "So how far was "that" marathon? (ALL marathons are 26.2 miles.)

Judge Robert Shevin for receiving the Judicial Community Service Award.

Samantha Kobrin, daughter of David and Joan Kobrin, on her graduation from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mass Communications.

Batya and Stuart Bayes on celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary.

Bev and Stan Bader's on celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.

Dana Luca's engagement to Michael Meyers.

Nina Meyer, a founding member of Congregation Bet Breira, was presented with the Peace and Unity Award by St. Martins de Porris Association of the Catholic Archdiocese of Miami, for her efforts in helping the Catholic Church during the Papal visit to Cuba last year. Mrs. Meyer was the only Jewish person and non-ordained individual recognized at the special convocation in January.

Gloria and Art Beiler had a special anniversary cruise on the Princess with some friends.

Doily and Ernie Harris off on a cruise to South America. Hope you had fun!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO;

March 10th; Elaine and Marty Shane, Helen and Ed Sharps.

March 16th; Karen and Bob Cullen, Adele and Irv Rapp.

March 17th; Karen and Sol Stein.

March 23rd; Bea and Herb Wilensky.

March 28th; Irene and Bill Baron.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO;

March 1st; Myra Schulemson, March 8th, Bea Wilensky, March 6th, Joanne Bender, March 10th, Selma Rappaport, March 11th; Berrie Deutchman and Lorie Mizels, March 14th Simone Nachwalter, March 1st, Teddie Robbins, March 16th, Yale Mosk, March 19th, Flo Altfield, March 24th, Gary Jackowitz, March 27th, Gerald Klugerman and Adele Rapp, March 28th, Jeanne Klumman, March 29th, Ira Segal.

Happy 1st Birthday to Molly Paley - a real cutie.

MORE CONGRATULATIONS TO;

Meredith Wolf was named "special" mensch-en of February at Temple Beth Am. A well deserved honor for a lovely young women.

Liza Sussman N.F.T.Y.-S.E. President and Maxime Tuchman N.F.T.Y.-S.E. Vice-President were name to the Regional Board for 1999-2000.

Scott Bernstein who was investitured as a Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge. The family have been long time residents of Pinecrest.

Sisters Collaborate to Bring Icelandic Chamber Group to USA Thursday, March11 at 7:30 p.m. Two sisters had an idea: Pinecrest resident Jean Berman Patiky wanted to see her sister, and she wanted to hear her perform in the United States. Nora Kornblueh, Jean's sister, a cellist living in Iceland with her musician husband Oskar Ingolfsson, liked the idea of combining a family visit to the states with a performance by her chamber music group Polaris.

For the past six months the sisters have been tirelessly working to make this dream a reality. Jean suggested the concert idea to Isa Salvador, Lowe Art Museum's Special Events Coordinator, who loved the idea. With the assistance of Ambassador and Mrs. Charles E. Cobb Jr., the Iceland Consulate, the Lowe Art Museum, and corporate sponsors: Icelandair, First Union, and Finlandia Vodka this concert takes place at the Lowe Art Museum on Thursday, March 11 at 7:30 p.m.

The Lowe Art Museum is proud to present Polaris: An Evening of Chamber Music featuring six Icelandie musicians who are also three married couples: Nora Kornblueh, cellist, her husband clarinetist Oskar Ingolfsson, narrator of the program, and director of music at the Iceland national radio station; Kjartan Oskarsson, clarinetist, and his wife pianist Hresna Eggertsdottoir, and Alina Dubik, vocalist and husband violinist Zbigniew Dubik. The group will perform the same concert a week earlier in Iceland at the U.S. Ambassador's residence in Reykjavik. All are members of the Iceland Symphony and have performed extensively throughout Europe.

The program features traditional Icelandic folk melodies, music by Bruch, Chopin and Beethoven, and a contemporary piece by Snorri Birgisson. Ambassador Charles E. Cobb Jr., a former ambassador to the Republic of Iceland and former Chairman of the University of Miami Board of Trustees, says that he is "thrilled to welcome Polaris to Miami."

A reception hosted by Thorir Grondal, Honorary Consul to the Republic of Iceland and the Icelandie American Association of South Florida follows the program. Traditional Icelandic foods and sweets will be served.

Seating is limited; please call Isa Salvador at 305-284-6981 to reserve your pre-paid tickets: Patrons $100, Friends $50, $15 general admission, $10 Lowe members. All ticket holders are eligible to win a trip for two to Iceland compliments of Icelandair.

The 54th Miami International Orchid Show will be at Coconut Grove Convention Center March 5th, 6th and 7th. This is one show I wouldn't dream of missing. I love orchids and have a small collection.

I hope the Flu or Bronchitis bugs haven't gotten to too many of my readers. It really can be nasty. I found out the hard way. Thanks for all the concern and phone calls.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

"You can't separate Peace from Freedom, because no one can be at peace, unless he has freedom."

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