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| Zenie Varela - Mother of the
Year 2004
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To honor all local mothers, the
San Pedro Town Council held their annual Mother's Day celebration last
Saturday evening. Central Park was filled to capacity with over six
hundred mothers in attendance enjoying this special day.
Upon entering the gate, mothers received a beautiful rose
pin and a raffle ticket to win one of over thirty prizes. Masters of
Ceremonies for this festive gala were Reef Radio's own DJs Medardo
Rodriguez Murillo and Luis Romero. After a brief welcome by Mayor Elsa
Paz, Mrs. Martha Guerrero offered a wonderful prayer for
all mothers on
the island.
Before, during, and after dinner, mothers
were entertained by the talented dancers of the San Pedro Dance Company,
who had moms tapping their feet along with the music. A touching poem
written and recited by Councilor Merlene Spain delighted the audience.
Skits and songs were performed by a variety of island school children;
wishing everyone a joyful Mother's Day. Local singers Zahairie Chable and
Karaoke Champion Mario Leal, serenaded mothers with sweet songs. The
Mariachi "Los Hurracanes" from Mexico, were also on hand to entertain the
women with their passionate music.
The announcement everybody was waiting for - Mother of
the Year 2004 ñ was awarded to Mrs. Zenie Varela. A well respected,
wonderful mother, Mrs. Varela received a number of prizes including $500
cash, a Mother of the Year plaque and a set of gold bracelets.
Beautifully wrapped gifts were handed out to the moms
in attendance over the course of the evening. Mothers of twins, the
mother with the whitest hair and the mother with the most children (an
amazing 23 kids!), as well as other category winners excitedly accepted
prizes which included a microwave, a gold pendant, lamps, frames, and
other presents which were raffled throughout the evening.
Laughter echoed through the park as both Masters of
Ceremonies kept "mommies" amused through the entire fun-filled night. The
"Super Furia Band" from Orange Walk Town delighted those present with
their lively music that raised everybody to their feet to dance.
The organizers of this special Mother's Day
Celebration 2004 would like to thank all the sponsors, entertainers and
volunteers who made this year's spectacular event an unforgettable
one!
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