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2016 Dunedin Home Show Mark your calendars for June 25th and June 26th and stop by the Dunedin Community Center for the 2016 Dunedin Home Show. Find the latest innovations in home improvement from local experts.

n the weekend of June 25th and 26th, the Dunedin Community Center will be full of exhibitors from the local area showcasing their products and services at the 2016 Dunedin Summer Home Show. Expect to see hundreds of “new” home products, red-hot deals, heaps of give-aways and free seminars on everything from food, to ﬂowers, to furnishings. The Dunedin Summer Home Show is set to become the biggest home show Dunedin has ever seen and parking and admission to this family-friendly event are free. The Dunedin Home Show will be recognized as the ultimate one-stop shop for anyone interested in making home improvements – inside and out. Under one roof, the show will provide a wealth of new ideas and products, inspiration, information and entertainment, brought directly to the Dunedin community by local businesses.

et ready for a safe summer on the water. Recreational boating and water sports are popular activities in the Gulf waters in our area. The most critical part of being a good boater is being prepared and informed. Last month, in honor of Safe Boating Week, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Tarpon Springs Flotilla 11-9 set up displays at the Sponge Docks and other locations to distribute informational materials regarding water safety and boating regulations. The mission of the Auxiliary is to aid and assist recreational boaters and inform the community through boating safety and public education programs. On an ongoing basis, the Auxiliary conducts a variety of monthly boating safety classes. The Tarpon Springs About Boating Safely class takes place at the Turtle

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Cove Marina Clubhouse located at 847 Roosevelt Blvd. in Tarpon Springs on the 2nd Saturday of every the month from 9am-4pm. After taking the class and passing the exam you will be issued a Florida Safe Boater ID Card that will satisfy state requirements for mandatory boater education. The Auxiliary also provides free vessel checks at the Anclote River Park boat ramp on the 1st Saturday of every month from 9am-1pm. If you can’t make it to the boat ramp, they will come to you. Last year, the U.S. Coast Guard launched a Boating Safety Mobile app that has a number of important resources

most commonly requested by recreational boaters. The app also features an Emergency Assistance button which will call the closest Coast Guard command center or 9-1-1. With the locator services activated on your mobile device, the app will send then your location to the Coast Guard. Although the Boating Safety Mobile app is a quick way to call for help, it was not designed to replace a boater’s marine VHF radio, which the Coast Guard strongly recommends all boaters have aboard their vessels. Even if you are not a boater, download the app. Some of the information provided can be useful for other beach and water activities along our coastline. For more information or to register for classes, contact the Tarpon Springs Flotilla 11-9 at (727) 938-8568. ◆

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Visitors will be able to see, try and buy the latest state-of-the-art products and home improvement items – many of which are being launched at the show by local businesses. From the latest in bathroom taps to high-tech home security systems and creative, healthy cookware, the diversity of products on display will be truly amazing. Free seminars will be held throughout the show on everything from landscaping to sustainable living and clever kitchen and cooking concepts to building tips. The seminars will be presented by local experts in their relevant industries. The 2016 Dunedin Home Show will take place from 10am-5pm on Saturday and Sunday. The Dunedin Community Center is located at 1920 Pinehurst Road in Dunedin. For more information visit www.localhomeshow.com or call (727) 430-9111. ◆

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Year End Honors by Dr. Ken Peluso Pinellas County School Board Bringing our schools and community together has been a passion of mine since the 1980’s and I truly believe that it is essential that our community support and partner with our schools. We have nearly 35,000 volunteers who help to promote student success. Our volunteers have donated approximately 445,000 hours of volunteer service this school year and we thank you!

Outstanding School Volunteers

The 2015-16 Outstanding School Volunteers were honored at a celebration breakfast held at Feather Sound Country Club in Clearwater. The category winners in north county are: Youth: Jennifer Cerroblanco, Dunedin Elementary Adult: Lisa McMenamin, Brooker Creek Elementary Senior: Darlene Peter, McMullen-Booth Elementary Volunteers, tutors, mentors and business partners are a critical component of our school district, please consider getting involved with our schools. Contact me to discuss how you personally, or your business, can help our students and our community.

2016 Valedictorians And Salutatorians

Graduation ceremonies are being held throughout the district as seniors end another phase of their life journey. Congratulations to our 2016 Valedictorians and Salutatorians!

Tarpon Springs High School Sierra Klein, Valedictorian Katherine Leigh Milbrandt, Salutatorian East Lake High School – Engineering Kyle Howarth, Valedictorian Julia Taylor Siegel, Salutatorian East Lake High School – Traditional Tatiana Rincon, Valedictorian Mackenzie Taylor Nalven, Salutatorian Palm Harbor University High School – Traditional Richard Callum, Valedictorian Peter DiNapoli, Salutatorian Palm Harbor University High School – IB Amit Sagar, Valedictorian Taha Huda, Salutatorian Countryside High School Nicolas Joseph LaCognata, Valedictorian Alex Adolphson, Salutatorian.

Summer Bridge Program

Registration is open for our incredibly successful Summer Bridge Program. In 2015, over 14,500 students in over 65 sites took advantage of this opportunity and academic gains at every grade level for reading, math and science. Most Summer Bridge programs for elementary, middle and high school will take place on Monday through Thursday from June 20th-July 14th. Summer Bridge is a far cry from the summer school of days gone by; our programs provide engaging activities and intensive instruction over the summer to ensure that students are prepared for maximum success when the next school year begins. Summer Bridge is especially important for students who are performing below grade level or who need extra support to be successful. Additional information about the Summer Bridge Program can be found on our website at www.pcsb.org. ◆ Dr. Ken Peluso is available at (727) 642-3717 or by email at pelusok@pcsb.org. School District ofﬁce (727) 588-6000.

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For The Betterment Of Our Community by Dave Eggers Pinellas County Commissioner Communities across our nation have unique characteristics and development patterns that have been created by their forefathers and amended along the way. Pinellas County is no different except that being surrounded by water makes for a finite amount of development as we run out of land. For the most part, we have entered a period of redevelopment, or the taking of older properties and converting them to a different use or style. From time to time, it is critically important that communities take the time to review their previous visioning and altering or tweaking it to fit the newer vision. In that repositioning, it is critical to balance property rights with community vision restrictions and to keep perspective on where we have been before we make any drastic changes to our vision or comp plans. In and around 2000, the residents and businesses helped define a Downtown Historic Palm Harbor Master Plan. The Commission has agreed to revisit the plan with community leaders, businesses and residents to review what we have accomplished and what work there is still to do. More importantly, the community must decide if any change in direction is needed and to reassert their vision or to make some “tweaks” to alter the direction. A community leadership group will be formed to suggest topics or items of the plan

The First Tee Of Clearwater Tees Up For Summer Camp

end your child to golf camp this summer! Join The First Tee of Clearwater from June 13th to August 14th for week long summer programming. Available sessions are Monday through Thursday from 8am-12pm for only $115 per week. Golf camp will be conducted at the Chi Chi Rodriguez Golf Club with range and practice time at the Chi Chi Sports Complex. The First Tee Summer Camp curriculum helps young people build character, life skills and healthy habits. Instruction is targeted as an introduction to the game of golf and includes grip, stance, posture, putting, chipping, pitching and full swing; as well as rules of golf, core values, course play and games.

that should be reviewed by the community. There should be opportunity for residents to weigh in on those topics through a soon to be established page on our website and through a staff driven charrette. The community will have to carefully weigh the changes going forward by keeping perspective with the accomplishments and direction from before. Downtown Dunedin is another beautiful community that has accomplished a great deal but too will revisit their visioning plan from 2004/2005. Much has been accomplished through the 2004 plan including a continued emphasis on infrastructure improvements, some reduction in development rights to better fit the community vision and an influx of restaurants and shops to make for a charming community. The plan was supported by a community and implementations of that plan has proceeded; recent developments and potential new developments have caused some residents and the Commission to revisit their visioning efforts of over ten years ago. I applaud the community and the Commission for taking the time to embrace their vision for a better tomorrow. However, everyone needs to maintain perspective as to how the City arrived where they are, the tough tradeoffs that have been made between property rights and the “no build” community and move forward carefully with a bold twist as they contemplate changes. We have an incredible County made up of 24 cities and many other communities comprising the unincorporated area that I have “affectionately renamed” Pinellas Community. There have been many community leaders and residents from the past that have formed the landscapes we have today, and yet, they are first ones that would likely embrace the “revisioning” of their community. As we do so, please appreciate the historic perspective, listen to each other’s love of community with an open mind and move forward carefully with changes if it adds to the betterment of the community. As always, I am here to help you. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have. ◆ Dave Eggers is available at (727) 464-3276 or by email at deggers@pinellascounty.org.

To enroll in any week of camp, go online to www.theﬁrstteeclearwater.org and click the “Register” button. Scholarship applications are also available on the website. For more information email ﬁrsttee@chichi.org or call (727) 726-8829.

About The First Tee of Clearwater

The First Tee program is designed around teaching young people the game of golf, as well as helping them understand and ultimately develop The First Tee Nine Core Values which include honesty, integrity and sportsmanship. The curriculum was developed by experts in the ﬁeld of positive youth development through sport and is delivered by caring adults (coaches) who have been formally trained by The First Tee. The Chi Chi Rodriguez Golf Club is located at 3030 N. McMullen Booth Road and the Chi Chi Sports Complex is located at 2987 N. McMullen Booth Road. ◆

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New Voter Information Cards Coming Soon by Deborah Clark Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections Voters should be on the lookout this month as new voter information cards are on the way to their mailboxes. The new cards will provide voters with their districts and precinct number, as well as their polling place name and address. This information is also available on our website at www.votepinellas.com, using the Find My Precinct feature under the Voter Information link. Voters should carefully review the information on their new voter information card including name, address and political party afﬁliation to make sure it is correct. We were required to redraw precinct lines due to recent special redistricting. Pinellas County is now represented by two U.S. Congressional districts. Additionally, all three State Senate district boundaries changed and all State Senate districts

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The Sheriff’s Beat by Bob Gualtieri Pinellas County Sheriff For many, May means graduation caps, planning summer vacations, beach trips and backyard barbecues. In law enforcement, May means memorial – and not just the last Monday of the month. Although Memorial Day is often associated with all men and women who serve our country, the true purpose is focused on the brave members of the U.S. military, who fight for our freedom and security abroad. However, to honor law enforcement officers who work to keep Americans safe on the homefront, in 1962, President John F. Kennedy declared May 15th National Peace Officers Memorial Day, and the week in which it falls National Police Week. During Police Week and all of May, law enforcement agencies across the country host memorial services for the brothers and sisters we

From Your Local Ofﬁcials were assigned new numbers. • Congressional Districts 12, 13 (formerly districts 12, 13, 14) • State Senate Districts 16, 19, 24 (formerly districts 19, 20, 22) The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners approved the new precinct lines at their April 26th meeting. The ﬁnal step in the process is mailing the new voter information cards. The main objective during the reprecincting process was to provide voters with as much continuity as possible by minimizing the number of precinct and polling place changes. Efforts to maintain continuity resulted in: • 89 percent of the current precincts have the same boundaries • 98.6 percent of voters will vote at their current polling places • The addition of two precincts, increasing the total from 299 to 301 Pinellas County District Maps have been updated and are posted on our website where voters can also access the new Congressional and State Senate district maps, the new Pinellas County precinct map, an interactive map and updated district demographic voter registration statistics. If you have any questions about the information on your new voter information card, call (727) 464-VOTE (8683). If you need to update any of your voter registration information, you can do so online at www.votepinellas.com/snap. ◆ Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections Deborah Clark is available at (727) 464-VOTE or election@votepinellas.com.

have lost. At the Sheriff’s Office, this means man and man’s best friend. On May 3rd, the Sheriff’s Office hosted the Annual K9 Memorial Service at Curlew Hills Memory Garden Pet Cemetery. This year, we remembered Clearwater Police Department K9’s, Jax and Rex, and 13-year-old retired Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office K9, Koda, who made about 220 arrests during his eight years of service to the agency. The following week on May 11th, we hosted the 27th Annual Pinellas County Fallen Officer Memorial in the Sheriff’s Administration Building courtyard. Each year, community supporters and representatives from all county law enforcement agencies gather before a granite stone that is etched with the names of the 25 Pinellas County law enforcement officers who have been killed in the line of duty. Last year’s memorial was particularly poignant, as we remembered Tarpon Springs Police Officer Charlie Kondek, Jr., as we had regrettably etched his name on the memorial stone only months prior. Although not the frivolity and relaxation synonymous with summertime, these memorial services are a yearly reminder of our calling to public safety, the dangers it presents us with and the steadfast vigilance with which we must embark on every day. We remember those we have lost, we pause in their respect and we continue on, grateful to do so. ◆

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Exemptions by Pam Dubov, CFA, CAE Pinellas County Property Appraiser Many of you who are permanent residents of Pinellas County take advantage of the Homestead Exemption which can save you a substantial amount of money on your property taxes. However, you may be unaware that there are other personal exemptions available to those who qualify. These exemptions can be added to the Homestead Exemption for additional savings. Widow/Widower’s Exemption A $500 exemption is available to widows or widowers who are permanent Florida residents. If the claimant remarries, or if the couple was divorced prior to the death, he or she is not eligible. A copy of the death certiﬁcate must be provided when ﬁling. Exemption for Total and Permanently Disabled Persons and Blind Persons Any real estate used and owned as a homestead, less any portion used for commercial purposes, by any quadriplegic is exempt from ad valorem property taxes. Paraplegics, hemiplegics, those who are legally blind and those who have other total and permanent disability requiring use of a wheelchair for mobility may qualify for ad valorem tax exemption if their income falls at or below the statutory limit.

Exemption for Disability and Blind Persons A $500 exemption is available on property owned by a blind person or 100 percent disabled person who does not use a wheelchair for mobility and/or whose income is over the statutory limit for tax exemption. Low-Income Senior Exemption An additional Homestead Exemption for lowincome seniors aged 65 or older is currently available to qualified residents in 23 municipalities plus unincorporated Pinellas County. Deployed Active Duty Military There is an exemption for active duty military that are deployed during the prior year to specific operations designated by the Florida Department of Revenue. Disabled Veterans If a veteran is honorably discharged and has a service connected total and permanent disability as of January 1st of the tax year, he or she is exempt from ad valorem taxes. There is a $5,000 exemption available to honorably discharged veterans with a service connected disability of 10 percent or greater. These exemptions may be carried over to the surviving spouse under certain circumstances. Surviving Spouse of Military Veteran or First Responder The Fallen Heroes Family Tax Relief Act provides for a 100 percent exemption on the homestead property for the surviving spouse of a Florida military veteran who died from service-connected causes while on active duty or a Florida first responder who died in the line of duty. The deadline to file for exemptions is March 1st of each year. You can find out more information on these and other exemptions at www.pcpao.org/ exemptions.html or by calling (727) 464-3294. ◆ Pam Dubov, Pinellas County Property Appraiser, P.O. Box 1957, Clearwater, (727) 464-3207.

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Employees Recognized For Outstanding Service by Mayor George Cretekos City of Clearwater The City of Clearwater has over 1,500 dedicated public employees. Most recognizable are the City’s public safety employees because public safety is the primary responsibility of local government. But, there are also countless others who work every day to serve the community in libraries and in recreation centers; in the sewers and on the beach; or, in an office to make sure that all of the City’s operations are running smoothly, efficiently and safely. As selected by her peers, the 2015 Employee of the Year is Brandi Portalatin who works as a Solid Waste Department equipment operator. On October 23rd, 2015, she drove up to an accident involving a concrete truck and an automobile on Island Way. She pulled her truck at an angle to block the road so that any oncoming vehicle would not cause further damage or injuries. She then noticed a little boy trapped in the back seat of the car. Because the car door was inoperable, Ms. Portalatin climbed through the broken rear window to check on the boy and his father. Having seen that the boy was bleeding, she started treating the injuries and stayed with both until being relieved by the paramedics. Ms. Portalatin then assisted the police in directing traffic.

Countryside The Downtown Bike Team that was named the 2015 Team of the Year includes John Connor, Justin Howard, Rodney Johnson, Jason Jones, Shannon Kasparek, Ryan McMullen, Jesse Myers, Lesa Phillips, Chris Pranske and Brian Whitehead. The team was recognized for its response to a woman who had been living in a car outside Clearwater’s Main Library. That 70-year old lady had lost her home. The team coordinated with several social service agencies to find temporary housing and then proceeded to assist her find senior housing under the federal Section 8 program. The lady has since recovered and has expressed special thanks to the Downtown Bike Team and the Clearwater Library staff for their assistance. Finally, congratulations are also offered to Clearwater Police Officer Cathi Long who was named by the Pinellas School Board as School Resource Officer of the Year for her work at Countryside High School. There, Officer Long has worked with the school’s Students Against Drunk Driving Club to educate students on the dangers of alcohol and drugs, on the importance of wearing a seat belt and on not texting while driving. Among other programs, she has also encouraged students to adopt children and families through a Christmas Cheer initiative. These public servants are complimented and thanked for their dedication. Keep up the great work! ◆ Mayor George Cretekos can be reached at (727) 562-4050 or by email at george.cretekos@myclearwater.com.

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Countryside Rec Is The Place To Be by Terry Repp Countryside Recreation Center

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The Summer Camps offered by the City of Clearwater are safe and fun places for your child or grandchild to be during the school break. Our staff is top notch, background checked and trained to bring enthusiasm to all of our campers. We will continue our tradition of teaching character development to the campers and we have an exciting partnership with our new Countryside Library next door! Our theme this summer will focus on words that begin with the letter “B” and will offer a wide variety of activities. We will also have our Counselor In Training high school volunteers mentoring our campers as well as some of our basketball camps and youth classes (Gymnastics, Cheerleading, HipHop Dance) during the evening hours this summer. Check out these incredible ﬁeld trips and themes.

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Great Summer Lineup by Tracey Reed Clearwater Countryside Library Manager I can’t believe that summer is already upon us. Instead of smacking me in the face as it does most years, the heat and humidity sneaked up on me. The good news is, the library staff has been working on a great selection of wonderful things we will be doing this summer at the library. The complete schedule is available on our website, but here is a sampling of some of our summer programs.

June Highlights

Sundays, Technology Test Drive, 1:30pm. Are you thinking about learning a new computer program? Try it out ﬁrst! Take a spin with Photoshop, Microsoft Ofﬁce 2013 and 3D modeling software in our Technology Studio. Fridays, Save Our Stories, 2pm. Take the opportunity to record and save life moments with your friends and family. Open to all ages. Fridays starting on June 17th.

Weekly Field Trips And Themes

Week 1: Blazing Beams Week, PK Zone trip Week 2: Beach Bash Smash Week, Clearwater Beach Fishing and Sandcastle Building Week 3: Boats, Bridges and Battleship Week, Buccaneer Bay Week 4: Barnyard Buddies Week, Old McMickey’s Farm and Horseback Riding Week 5: Barracuda and Blowfish Week, Florida Aquarium and Deep Sea Fishing Week 6: Busy Bee Brain Buster Week, Glazer Children’s Museum and the Great Escape Room Week 7: Buzzer Beater Week, Astroskate and Buccaneers Football Practice Week 8: Batters Up Week, Rays baseball game We will also be offering Summer Pre-Camp from June 8th-10th and Summer Post-Camp on August 8th and 9th. Spaces are filling up quickly so come and pick up the paperwork and lists of field trips, then schedule your child for one or more of the eight weeks of camp. The Countryside Recreation program is known as Camp Outback and we look forward to proving that this summer. Camp Outback is the place to be! Call me at (727) 669-1914 and I will tell you more about Summer Camp and Silver Sneakers classes, basketball leagues, Jazzercise, personal training, massage therapy and more! ◆ For a complete list of programs and classes call the Rec Center at (727) 669-1916 or visit the website at www.clearwater-fl.com/gov/depts/parksrec/facilities. The Rec Center is located at 2640 Sabal Springs Drive.

ADULTS 6/20, Kitchen Botany, 3pm. Explore where our fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices really come from and how many of them were “domesticated” from wild plants. Wednesdays, Afternoon Escapes Film Series, 2pm. Come check out biographies, comedies and nature shows. Call the library for titles. 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, Color My World, 10:30am. Stop by the library to chill out and join the adult coloring revolution. YOUTH Come to the library and sign up for the Summer Reading Program anytime after June 13th. Tuesdays, Terriﬁc Tuesdays, 2pm. A new program every Tuesday starting on June 14th. Wednesdays, Chess, 3:30pm. All levels welcome. Bring your board or borrow one of ours. Wednesdays starting on June 15th. ◆ For a complete list of monthly programs and classes call the Library at (727) 562-4970 or visit the website at www.myclearwater.com/cpl. The Library is located at 2642 Sabal Springs Drive.

True Blue Diversity Day

he City of Clearwater’s Diversity Leadership Council, along with the Clearwater Police Department, is hosting a True Blue Diversity Day event from 10am-2pm on Saturday, June 11th at Coachman Park located at 301 Drew Street in Clearwater. This new event will be a celebration of the cultural uniqueness of our community and is free and open to the public. There will be live music, diverse performances, ethnic foods for purchase, Touch-a-Truck exhibits, rafﬂe give-aways and activities for children. For more information call (727) 562-4866. ◆

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Summer Reading by Phyllis Gorshe Library Director Get ready for our Summer Reading Programs. We have programs for kids, tweens, teens and adults. The kid’s theme this year is On Your Mark, Get Set... READ! and the teen theme is Get in the Game...READ! Both programs focus on a sports theme. We will have specials guests, crafts and movies. Kids can get a Behind the Scenes look at a professional baseball stadium as we visit Florida Auto Exchange Stadium on June 14th at 11am. Registration and caregiver attendance is required. We will have Newbery Honor Book winner and author of Roller Girl, Victoria Jamieson, visiting on Tuesday, June 28th at 6pm. Enjoy learning about her roller derby graphic novel, make a skater craft, get your Roller Girl book signed and get a picture with a famous author. Registration required. For teens, we will also be offering an opportunity to submit artwork, poetry, prose and photos for a chance to be included in the Pinellas County Teen Publication, MOSAIC. Adult Summer Reading registration begins on Monday, June 6th and the theme this year is Exercise Your Mind...READ! Sign up and receive a free reading journal and tote bag full of information on all of the great programs, reading lists and reading incentives we have for you this summer. Reading incentives have been donated by Sail Honeymoon, Target, Sports Authority, Serendipity Café and the City of Dunedin Parks and Recreation Department.

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Spend Your Summer With Us by Jocelyn Brodhead Recreation Coordinator

o you want to send your child back to school with the best “how I spent my summer vacation” story? Send them to camp with the Dunedin Parks & Recreation Department. We take great pride and care in providing the community with the best camp opportunities through a strong focus on safety, quality programming and a compassionate, professional staff. In preparation for this year’s extensive staff trainings, I researched relevant topics to stay abreast of child-care trends and also ways to interject memorable teaching moments. My search led me to the inspiring world of Pinterest where I discovered “camp confessions.” These sometimes funny, sometimes poignant quotes illustrate the positive impact of camp. “The amazing thing about camp is it truly brings out the best in everyone and you don’t feel like you have to change who you are.” Our camps provide a safe, supportive environment and culture of acceptance where children feel comfortable to develop new friendships, explore interests or try something new. “Being a counselor is the closest to celebrity status I will ever achieve.” The foundation of the best camps is the staff; ours is no exception.

Dunedin In addition to the many programs we are offering this summer, there will also be an essay contest. Entrants are invited to tell us in 500 words or less how reading has had a positive inﬂuence on their overall well-being. The writers of the top three essays will be awarded and acknowledged at the Dunedin Commission Meeting in September.

June Highlights

6/8, Ukulele Workshop, 6:30pm. A limited number of ukes will be provided for those who don’t have their own. Sign up at the Adult Information Desk or online at www.meetup.com/tampabayukes. 6/13, A Million Steps Program, 9am. Meet Lorraine in front of the library to begin this challenge and walk for one mile and back for a total of two miles each time. We will provide you with a pedometer or you may use your own device to track your progress. Program continues for five weeks. 6/14, Coloring for Adults, 6pm. Join us for an evening of coloring. All supplies will be provided or you may bring your own. Studies show that coloring can have a calming effect on the adult mind and helps to promote overall wellness. 6/18, Essay Writing Workshop, 10am. Learn how to generate ideas and make them flow. Presented by published writer, Cathleen Greenwood. 6/22, Garden Brews, 6:30pm. Learn to make teas and beer with locally sourced ingredients. Presented by the Dunedin Community Garden and Katy Tyler. 6/25, Super Books, 11am. Does that comic book you’ve had for years have super powers of its own? Come and find out. An expert from Emerald City Comics will talk about what makes a comic valuable or collectible. 6/26, Sound of Music Sing-Along Movie, 1:304:30pm. Join us for this unique opportunity to sing along with one of the most beloved family films of all time. ◆ For a complete list of monthly programs and classes call the Library at (727) 298-3080 or visit the website at www.dunedingov.com/library. The Library is located at 223 Douglas Ave.

Because of this, children are excited to come to camp and can’t wait to get the day started. “I think I’m super tan until I take a shower. Then I realize I was just dirty.” Our camps provide the ultimate play experience with non-competitive activities that proVince Gizzi, Parks and mote an active, healthful Recreation Director lifestyle by encouraging children to unplug and play outside. It may seem like just fun and games, but camp is so much more. For additional information call (727) 812-4530 or visit www.dunedingov.com.

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Jolley Trolley Passes by Mayor Julie Ward Bujalski City of Dunedin I hope you have been enjoying the wonderful “Chamber of Commerce” weather that we have been experiencing. I know that my family and I thoroughly enjoyed being out at the Causeway this past Mother’s Day. Speaking of the weather, summer is coming soon and it is time to plan vacations, summer camps and things for our kids to do. Of course, the City of Dunedin and the Dunedin Fine Art Center have wonderful summer programs, so be sure to sign your child up for at least one of those. My son did many of them during his younger years and really learned a lot. The City also offers a Junior Counselor Program with Leadership Training so check that out too.

Something you may not have thought of for those high schoolers is a Summer Student Pass for the Jolley Trolley. The trolley will take your teen to Clearwater Beach on Friday, Saturday and Sunday so you never have to sit in traffic again! It is a great break for you, as a parent, and an inexpensive thing for them to do over the summer. We, parents, want something to do too, don’t we? When you are making your summer plans, make sure to plan a local “Staycation.” That same Jolley Trolley will take you from Clearwater Beach to Tarpon Springs and you never have to think about getting into your car. Some exciting news coming our way is that we have negotiated a new deal with PSTA and the Jolley Trolley. Beginning October 1st, we will get service seven days a week for the same weekend contribution we pay now. The trolley will run from 10am-10pm on Sunday through Thursday and 10am-12am on Fridays and Saturdays. This great service will not only benefit our local businesses, but will help you, as a resident, our children and our visitors, navigate all the wonderful things that the north county coastal communities have to offer. We hope you have a safe and great summer and remember to visit our Downtown often! ◆ Julie Ward Bujalski can be reached at (727) 298-3001 or jbujalski@dunedinfl.net.

2016 Senior Hall Of Fame Inductees

he City of Dunedin honored the 2016 Senior Hall of Fame inductees at a luncheon at the Hale Activity Center on Wednesday, May 11th. The new inductees are Dave and Layle Kremske and Dottie and Bob Bellavance. Both couples have made signiﬁcant contributions to the City of Dunedin through their decades of community service. Dunedin has recognized outstanding seniors who donate their time and abilities to serving their community at this annual event sponsored by the Dunedin Committee on Aging since 1999. Mr. and Mrs. Kremske are currently very active, dedicated members of the Friends of the Library, volunteering their time and expertise a minimum of three days per week. As a Dunedin resident, Layle also served as a PTA President and President of the Dunedin Youth Guild. Her husband, Dave, has served on many of the boards and committees that have made Dunedin such a wonderful place for all ages, including the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee and the Stadium Advisory Committee.

The 2016 Senior Hall of Fame inductees, L to R, Dave and Layle Kremske and Dottie and Bob Bellavance. Dottie Bellavance is also on the board of the Friends of the Library and active with the Dunedin Youth Guild. Dottie deeply cares about our community’s youth and has devoted many hours to student mentoring. She also volunteers at the Church of the Good Shepherd and at the Dunedin Cares food pantry. Her husband, Bob, is a former President and CEO of the Dunedin Chamber of Commerce and has been a member of the Dunedin Rotary for over four decades. Bob was also a key member of many of the boards and committees formed to support Dunedin residents, including the Dunedin Fine Arts Center, the Dunedin Council of Organizations and the Committee on Aging. ◆

June Highlights

6/10, 2nd Friday Night on the Town, 5:308:30pm. Pioneer Park. 6/10, Midnite Madness, 7pm-12am. MLK Jr. Recreation Center. 6/12, Dunedin Rotary Triathlon, 7am. Honeymoon Island State Park. 6/25 & 6/26, Arts & Crafts Festival, 10am-5pm. Downtown. Saturdays, Dunedin Downtown Market, 9am2pm. This will be the last month for the market this season. Pioneer Park. ◆ For a complete list of monthly programs and classes call the Rec Center at (727) 812-4530 or visit the website at www.dunedingov.com. The Rec Center is located at 1920 Pinehurst Road.

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Seeking Community Input For Library Expansion Plans by Lois Eannel Library Director

East Lake • Relocate and enlarge the Children’s Library providing a secure glassed-in children’s room with a dedicated family bathroom, children’s computer area and space for materials and activities. • New Teen Area • A central Member Services Desk to provide single-source personalized services to patrons of all ages and needs. • Develop a Library Commons with public access computers in plain sight and with adequate space for personal laptops, tablets, smart phones and their associated chargers. • Add Community Meeting Rooms and Study Rooms to provide spaces during and after library hours for larger audiences and special events; kitchen facilities and restrooms adjacent to this area of the building. We are also considering: • Outer wall slots for material returns and donations connected to a ﬁreproof room (this would be a walk-up, not a drive-through). • Separate room for the Book Nook, attached to an expanded donations area.

We have just begun the planning stage for the library’s $1-million building expansion project. During this initial phase, we look to our patrons and residents to provide input regarding the perceived needs of your community library. The following is a very general overview of the plans for the building. Please add your thoughts, no matter how Fun Stuff For June outlandish, as we will be compiling these ideas in Check our online calendar or pick up the the weeks to come to create summer brochure for a plethan initial conceptual plan. To ora of programs for kids from voice your opinion, email me infants to teens. Two new pro...we look to our patrons at lois-e@eastlakelibrary.org, grams we will be adding for complete the online survey and residents to provide input grownups are the Adult Colon our website at www.eastClass, Crayons, Pencils, regarding the perceived needs oring lakelibrary.org, pick up a print Markers – Oh My! and a begincopy at the library and/or join of your community library. ning series of Hatha Yoga on us for a community meeting Thursday afternoons beginco-hosted by the East Lake ning on June 30th. The ﬁrst Community Library and the Council of North session is free with a $5 donation per person for County Neighborhoods (CNCN). This meeting will the instructor each week after that. ◆ be held on Monday, June 20th at 6:30pm in the For a complete list of monthly programs and library’s Community Room. classes call the Library at (727) 773-2665 or Initial Plans For Expansion visit the website at www.eastlakelibrary.org. • Reallocate space in the existing building to include a dedicated space for an Adult Library with room for The Library is located at 4125 East Lake Road. expanded collections and casual seating.

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May Classroom Character Kid Award Winners Sponsored by the PTA by Toniann Prillhart School Counselor PPK: Rian Carden Teachers: Ms. Vega & Ms. Donald Rian is my choice for our Classroom Character Kid because she excels in everything she does. Rian helps her peers in every area possible; she helps them underRian Carden stand concepts, helps them at P.E., she is fair at play, she is a good listener and she loves to learn. Rian is always offering to help others. Not only does she shine through academically, but also socially. Congratulations, Rian! Pre-K: Sammy Rabih Teachers: Ms. Taylor & Mrs. St. Onge Sammy is a hardworking young man. He always tries his best and is a friend to all of his classmates. He is very caring, honest and dependable. He loves to play the piano in his spare time. We are so proud of all his Sammy Rabih accomplishments this year. 2nd Grade: Giorgios Melandinos Teacher: Miss Buoniello In one word, I would describe Giorgios as a leader. He is an intelligent young gentleman who is always looking out for others and lending a helping hand. Giorgios comes to school every morn- Giorgios Melandinos ing with a smile on his face and brightens everyone’s day! He is not only a fabulous student, but a star soccer player. The world needs more young men like Giorgios! 3rd Grade: Sameer Varkantham Teacher: Ms. Clifford Sameer is a caring, nurturing and engaging young man. He is always curious and eager to join with others in learning together. Sameer is part of the Student Council and plans to stay involved Sameer Varkantham throughout his academic career. Previously, he has been a Prestigious Paws winner for cooperation, selfmotivation and tolerance. Congratulations, Sameer!

4th Grade: Lucy Lowrie Teacher: Mrs. Fecarotta Lucy is a responsible learner and wonderful friend to her peers. She exhibits honesty, dependability and self-motivation every day when she arrives at school. She Lucy Lowrie always starts and ends her day with a positive attitude and a cheerful smile. She volunteers in the community for causes such as Alex’s Lemonade Stand which helps bring awareness to children with cancer. Her teachers can’t wait to watch her continue to grow in all learning areas!

East Lake Sunrise Rotary Club May Student Of The Month Award

5th Grade: Cami Kanehl Teachers: Mr. Novaro & Mrs. Bender Cami is a responsible and hardworking student. She comes to school eager to learn and motivated to succeed. She takes Cami Kanehl responsibility for her learning by always checking and double checking her work to make sure she fully understands the lesson. Cami sets an example for her peers by always raising her hand and never calling out in class. She is a model student, one that any teacher would love to have in their classroom every day. – Mr. Novaro (Homeroom Teacher) I am proud to nominate Cami in my afternoon class for this prestigious award. Cami is well-liked by both her classmates and teachers. She always displays a positive attitude and puts forth maximum effort. Cami came to Brooker Creek last year when she moved from Pasco County. This year she is on the Student Council and outside of school she enjoys dance lessons including anything from ballet to lyrical dance. Cami also enjoys spending time with her family. – Mrs. Bender

East Lake Sunrise Rotary Club Spring Comeback Kid Award

4th Grade: Jaxson Morley Teacher: Mrs. Fecarotta I am so proud to nominate Jaxson to represent BCE for the most improved student. He has been working extra hard in all Jaxson Morley subject areas and it shows in his rising grades. Jaxson’s attitude toward school and learning is always positive. He gets along well with his peers and is well-liked by all. Jaxson is a super citizen and deserves to be recognized for his drive, dedication and responsibility. ◆ Brooker Creek Elementary School, Donna Gehringer, Principal, 3130 Forelock Road, Tarpon Springs, (727) 943-4600.

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here are many kinds of practicing dentists. There are cosmetic dentists, biologic dentists, general dentists and dental specialists. Then there is our dental ofﬁce. Our ofﬁce, from inception 32 years ago, appropriately respected and considered all aspects of dental and somatic health. We consider all the parts of the body and their relationships when we treat a patient or make recommendations. We like to say we make “360º consideration and care” for each person who wants exceptional care and thorough aftercare. If you seek exceptional attention, you should consider a consultation with Anthony J. Adams, DDS, PA. At Healthy Body Dental, traditional practices meet new science and beauty and comfort come together. Above all, our primary concern is your total well-being. That is our mission. In my next column, I will be discussing different areas of your body. I will discuss the health of that area and how it relates to the health of your mouth. For example, I may discuss how diabetes can affect your mouth or how your mouth can affect your diabetes. I may discuss how arthritis is affected by the health, or lack of health, in your mouth and vice versa. I plan to discuss thyroid disease and how treating thyroid disease is nearly impossible in a body that is mercury toxic. You see, holistic dentistry refers to the total of all parts, not limited to a part. Dentistry is becoming more and more

Oldsmar accepted in the total health concept...as is should be. As a total health concept dentist, I do not practice medicine. Instead, I work with many healthcare professionals who share one commonality which is the total well-being of the patient. I will write about the observations I have made over the 40 years of my dental career and how those observations impact an adult living today. I will write about the trends I see that could impact the quality of life you can expect. I will advise you on the questions you should ask when you seek a dentist. You may be surprised! Did you know 400 commonly prescribed pharmaceutical prescriptions cause dry mouth? Did you know dry mouth is a leading cause of oral disease? Did you know there is an oral probiotic taken at bedtime that works all night and out competes the pathogens in your mouth for the available nutrients and space? The daily cost is less than two cigarettes or half the cost of a candy bar. I am practicing at a time in history when good science and more natural approaches to healthcare are emerging, especially at Healthy Body Dental. It is such a good day for patients who want oral and whole-body health. Call today to schedule a consultation with Dr. Anthony J. Adams. ◆

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Summer Reading Begins At The Oldsmar Library by Susan Hurley Library Director Summer is back and school is out, so it is time for Summer Reading Programs at the Oldsmar library and we have so many exciting things going on for everyone! Entertaining performers, kid’s activities and story times, movies and reading programs with prizes for all ages, there is something to entertain everyone this summer at the library. Our children’s programming kicks off on Friday, June 17th at 1pm with a performance by Rick Martin and his Tricky Dogs. Rick and his troupe of talented rescue dogs have been entertaining area families for years. No registration is required, so make sure you arrive early to get a good seat. Following the program, kids ages ﬁve and up can sign up for the Summer Reading Incentive Program which rewards kids with books and prizes all summer long just for spending time reading books. It is a great way to keep kids reading throughout the summer. Before and after the program, our Friends of the Library will be having a book sale exclusively of children’s books. Books for all reading levels will be available at unbelievably low prices and all of the proceeds will go right back into supplies and materials for our summer programs.

We have lots of programs planned for all ages. Movies, crafts, activities and games are on the agenda for summer. Mini golf, Minecraft, Ukulele lessons and Adult Coloring are all new programs on the schedule, and that’s just for June! Our other popular programs will be continuing as well including the ﬁber arts club, weekly movies for kids and video game nights for teens and adults. I encourage everyone to check out the full schedule of events and activities on our website at www.oldsmarlibrary.org. We look forward to seeing you at the Oldsmar Library this summer! ◆ For a complete list of monthly programs and classes call the Library at (813) 749-1178 or visit the website at www.oldsmarlibrary.org. The Library is located at 400 St. Petersburg Drive E.

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The Millennials by Gene Coppola Library Director So, a short time back I was reading an article in the newspaper that said the “Millennials” were taking over the world. We still have wonderful members of the “Greatest Generation” and the “Gen Xers” are making their marks but as a “Boomer” I was a bit affronted by the incursion of this newest generation. I thought we were still at center stage...but life has a way of moving on. Many Boomers were (and still are) for peace and love, are anti-war, pro civil rights and advocates for feminism. We wanted to change the world for the better. I think we did a pretty good job overall and frankly I think we still have a lot more to offer. We see the world in a certain way and act accordingly. Every generation does...which leads me back to the Millennials. Who exactly are they? What do they really want? And why should I be writing about them in a library column? Taken from www.whatis.com, here is a snapshot of this group: “The term Millennials usually applies to individuals who were born between 1982 and 2004. They grew up in an electronics-ﬁlled and increasingly online and socially-networked world. As the most ethnically diverse generation, Millennials tend to be tolerant of difference. Raised under the mantra “follow your dreams” and being told they were special, they tend to be conﬁdent. They are often seen as slightly more optimistic about the

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Patriotic Summer Sale by Connie Davis President/CEO The Greater Palm Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce is having a Stars and Stripes Patriotic Sale for new members. A portion of your membership investment will help to benefit veterans. If you join the Chamber before July 17th these are some of the benefits you will receive: • Ribbon Cutting by Palm Harbor Chamber officials • Free Flyer E-Blast (emailed to 375+ members/VIP’s)

Palm Harbor future of America as opposed to other generations despite the fact that they are the first generation since the Silent Generation (mid-1920’s to 1940’s) that is expected to be less economically successful than their parents. Workplace satisfaction matters more to Millennials than monetary compensation and worklife balance is often considered essential. They are less likely than previous generations to put up with an unpleasant work environment and much more likely to use social networking to broadcast their concerns. On the other hand, satisfied Millennials are often employee advocates for the organizations they work for, providing honest, free -- and convincing -- public relations.” As an unbiased observer, you may venture to say “ho-hum.” As a manager in some capacity you may take more interest. As the head of an organization (like the Director of Palm Harbor Library) you really take notice because here is a new dynamic group of people that will significantly impact your cross generational staff. The GG’s, Boomers, Xers and Mills all have their own ideals and methods; the trick is how you pull them all together and work as one. Since the Mills make up nearly half the staff here, a little more attention needs to be paid. This is not new territory. Previous working environments had similar scenarios, however, the Millennials seem to be bringing forward a more global, interactive and social conscious approach to life and work. They seem to be more engaged and inclusive and someday, they will be your library leaders and one of them will replace this aging Boomer...not that I’m ready to go just yet! I guess what I am getting at, is that if what we see today with this new generation reflects what may come tomorrow, libraries have a very bright future. It will soon be their turn to change the world. ◆ For a complete list of monthly programs and classes call the Library at (727) 784-3332 or visit the website at www.palmharborlibrary.org. The Library is located at 2330 Nebraska Ave.

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Message From The Recreation Director by Erica Lynford Director of Parks and Recreation As we gear up for our annual Summer Camps, we are thrilled to see an increase in our revenues over last year. However, with the shortened summer, we are very happy to be running on the plus side and not the negative. Since summer break is eight weeks long this year instead of 11 weeks, we will be losing 30 percent of our ability to earn revenue. This will certainly have an impact on our budget. This month, I presented to the County Commission why I feel we need a full millage alloca-

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Happenings At The Harbor by Jackie Bersch Family and Community Relations Congratulations to Palm Harbor Middle School student, Thomas Daley. Thomas was presented the Pinellas Adult Career Technical Education (PACTE) Outstanding Student Award on May 11th at Pinellas Park High School. He was one of only two middle school students nominated, so it is quite an honor. You missed a great show if you did not see the PHMS musical Annie Jr. that was directed by Lisa Lennox and co-directed by Danny Lennox and Angela Zollo on May 12th and 13th at the Countryside High School auditorium. Bailey Mienik was a hit as “Annie” and who couldn’t love Hailey Hayes as Miss Hannigan. Madison Thomas, Karrington Nuon, Jayson Willman, Raygen Bostick, Lexit Stephens, Leila Philips, Mr. Berkman and the entire cast did a fantastic job. PHMS would like to thank all those who contributed and supported this production. Thank you “Grandma Nancy” for purchasing “Annie” shirts for the entire cast. The Principal’s Multicultural Advisory Committee (PMAC) would like to congratulate the following people:

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he following students from Highland Lakes Elementary were honored on April 29th for the character trait of Honesty. Honesty is deﬁned as using truthful speech and behavior. • VPK: Leilani Fisher, Jad Sleiman • Kindergarten: Mya Ferguson, Cole Kranik, Lau-

tion in Fiscal Year 2017. Here are a few reasons I shared with them: • We have partnerships with the Academie Da Vinci, Palm Harbor University and East Lake High School’s Best Buddies programs. • We have gained two Free Little Libraries as a result of our ongoing relationship with the Girl Scouts. • We gained a beautiful flag and flagpole area at Pop Stansell Park and will gain a beautiful new flag and flag pole area at Harbor Hall due to our ongoing relationship with the Boy Scouts of America. • The Osher Institute of Life Long Learning has continued to be a great partner by bringing 100’s of new faces into our facilities each month. • We have formed another wonderful partnership for the citizens of the area with the NAMI Group. This is the National Alliance on Mental Illness. It was this partnership that caused me to receive a call from one of its members thanking me for allowing this organization to meet at the Centre. She stated that it has saved her life! What an amazing feeling knowing we are impacting lives one at a time. We as an agency took a pledge with the Department of Agriculture to be a part of the statewide initiative to help communities get healthy

csa palm harbor continued on page 9 Victoria Hawkins for receiving the PMAC Principal’s Leadership Award. Mrs. Hawkins has been a huge supporter of PMAC and all that it entails. She does everything to promote a school culture that is respectful and safe. Palm Harbor Middle School is one of the largest middle schools in the district and also one of the most successful due to her leadership and efforts to promote respect, cultural understanding and academic excellence for all students. Kimberly Castillo for receiving the PMAC Student Leadership Award. Kimberly was overwhelmingly voted for by her peers to receive this recognition. She takes initiative and is kind and compassionate. Kimberly was very instrumental in organizing and bagging our items for our Random Acts of Kindness event this year. On May 24th, our PHMS volunteers were honored with an Appreciation Luncheon. Volunteers are treasured at our school. This was a small way to show thanks for all they do. Many thanks to Debbie Cusumano, Peri Pizano, Allida Mach and Carol Byrd for coordinating this event and a special thanks to Tony Krawczynski and his jazz band for the music they provided. “Get Engaged in Education” by becoming a volunteer, mentor or community partner by contacting Jackie Bersch at (727) 669-1146, ext. 2008 or berschj@pcsb.org. The last day of school is June 7th. Be safe and remember to wear sunscreen this summer. Take a trip to your local library and select books to read with your student. Children who read become more successful in school. Make it a memorable summer! ◆ Palm Harbor Middle School, Victoria Hawkins, Principal, 1800 Tampa Road, Palm Harbor, (727) 669-1146.

ren Jones, Clara Slanina, Gauge Carpenter, Jack Quilty • 1st Grade: Elijah Eaton, Jakub Grzebyk, Silvana Estfanous, Johann Mora, Jackson Cusimano • 2nd Grade: Allison Barry, Benjamin Kaiser, Cassandra Martel, Grace Cane, Jessica Baker, Brandon Gibson • 3rd Grade: David Dasher, Tyler Rowley, Jimmy Carazola, Bianca Kolcsar, Cannon McGuire, Renzo Pirolo, Resean McCoy • 4th Grade: Wesley Bartlett, Jonathan Haggerty, Andrew Nordmark, Holly Nolar, Joseph Dechent • 5th Grade: Mena Armosh, Simone Gladstone, Ashlyn Kaiser, Zachary Proch, Samantha Palmer ◆ Highland Lakes Elementary School, Tijuana Baker, Principal, 1230 Highlands Blvd., Palm Harbor, (727) 724-1429.

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Summer Means Reading And Fun-ﬁlled Programs

Safety Harbor On Saturday, July 30th at 1pm, celebrate your summer reading accomplishments at our End of Summer Reading Party with a performance by the Hoola Monsters. Check out some of the following youth events. For a complete listing and age requirements, visit our website at www.safetyharborlibrary.com. Registration is required for some of the programs.

Summer Youth Programs

by Lisa Kothe Library Director Summer at the Safety Harbor Library means youth programs galore, summer reading, crafts and beating the heat at our Terriﬁc Tuesday programs and Wednesday morning story times. We have a jam-packed schedule of summer events for kids that will make any parent or caregiver a happy camper. Our Summer Reading Kick-Off Party for youth will take place on Saturday, June 4th from 11am4pm. Drop in at any time and stay as long as you like. Children can join our Summer Reading Program, get their reading log, receive a free book, play games and create crafts. If you can’t make the kick-off party, don’t worry, just come to the Youth Department and sign up at a later time. Our Terriﬁc Tuesday youth programs offering drumming to theatre, magic to puppet shows and more, begin on June 14th at 1pm and run through July 19th. These programs are made possible by the generosity of the Friends of the Library.

6/9, 6/16, 6/23 & 6/30, Kids Take the Stage, 2pm. Learn basic acting techniques through improv games. Participation in all four classes is required. Children will present a performance on June 30th at 3pm. 6/13 thru 7/25 on Mondays, Summer Fun Club, 1pm. Enjoy stories, crafts and games. 6/15 & 7/20, Wee Artists, 11:15am. Young artists will learn art techniques and create their own masterpieces. Ages 2-6. 6/16 & 7/21, Story Yoga, 10:30am. Enjoy fun animal and nature poses, partner games, interactive stories and music. 6/17 & 7/22, Zumba Kids, 1:30pm. Shake, wiggle and giggle in this fun ﬁtness dance program. 6/18, Book-a-Trip: South America, 11am. Just in time for the summer Olympics, explore South America through pictures, crafts, games and delicious food. 6/21, Bucky & Gigi’s Comedy Show, 1pm. A variety show that includes magic, mime and improv! 6/22, 6/29, 7/6 & 7/13, Safety Harbor Coderdojo, 4pm. Learn how to code and develop websites, apps and games. Led by local software professionals. Laptop required. Children in 5th grade or below must have a participating adult. Online registration

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and ﬁt. I stood alongside 70 of my colleagues last month at the Florida Parks and Recreation Association Agency Summit and pledged publicly with the Assistant Surgeon General, and the Department of Agriculture’s 2nd in Command, to do just that here in Palm Harbor. We have instituted a menu with healthier options at the Sunderman concession and the snack area at the Centre. We will be working with the West Florida Flames Concessionaire to do just that at Putnam Park. These programs will certainly help to put CSA Palm Harbor on the map! We will also be starting a Youth Advisory Board to give the youth an opportunity to contribute to their community and come up with projects they would like to embark upon. If you have any questions, suggestions or concerns, contact the CSA Palm Harbor staff at (727) 771-6000 or visit

required at www.shcoderdojo.com. Ages 7-17. 6/28, Giving Tree Drum Circle, 1pm. Kids will learn about teamwork, drumming and community as they make music together. 6/29, Laura Numeroff Story Time Party, 10:30am. Bring your little ones to celebrate the author of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie with stories, songs, crafts and snacks. 6/29 & 7/27, Family Bingo & Game Night,

6:30pm. Enjoy family time with Bingo, board games and Wii games. We have Uno, Apples to Apples, Pictionary and more! ◆

For a complete list of monthly programs and classes call the Library at (727) 724-1525, ext. 4112 or visit the website at www.safetyharborlibrary.com. The Library is located at 101 2nd Street North.

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Students Of The Month

he Kiwanis Club of Safety Harbor is proud to announce that three students were selected for Student of the Month awards and were honored for the last month of the school year. They are all from the 5th grade beginning with Adriana Tigner of McMullen-Booth Elementary School. Her teacher, Tera Schumacker, chose Adriana for her academic achievements and maintaining excellent grades throughout the year. She is a Safety Patrol and the television anchor person for the school. “AJ” Andrew Hurley, of Safety Harbor Elementary, was selected by his teacher Linda Schlenker for being responsible, reliable and exemplifying integrity. His positive attitude, motivation and outgoing personality make him very special. Joan Mezquite, of Eisenhower Elementary,

L to R, Student, Adriana Tigner; Student, “AJ” Andrew Hurley; Kiwanis Treasurer, Karen McKenney and Student, Joan Mezquite. was picked by his teacher Monica Vilardi, stating that Joan is self-motivated and always pushing to achieve his best. He has been on the Principal’s List each grading period and always takes time to help others. With great pride, award trophies were presented by Kiwanis Treasurer, Karen McKenney at the weekly breakfast meeting. ◆

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“Throw back the shoulders, let the heart sing, let the eyes ﬂash, let the mind be lifted up, look upward and say to yourself...Nothing is impossible!” – Norman Vincent Peale

June Highlights

6/17, Dinner/Dance, 5-8pm. Come join us for a great meal and live entertainment. Dinner will be served from 5-6pm followed by live entertainment from 6-8pm. 6/24, Ice Cream Social, 2:30-3:30pm. Free ice cream for all that come and visit us. ◆ For a complete list of monthly programs and classes call the Centre at (727) 771-6000 or visit the website at www.csapalmharbor.org. The Centre is located at 1500 16th Street.

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Tarpon Springs goal, I would like to express a heartfelt gratitude for your ongoing dedication and guidance! To all of the graduates, believe in yourself, you have the ability, you have the skills, you have the education and you have unlimited opportunities. Do well wherever you go and whatever you do and may your graduation be just the beginning of a lifetime of happiness for you. Congratulations Class of 2016 – you are the future that we will come to depend on. ◆

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Congratulations To The Class Of 2016 by Mayor Chris Alahouzos City of Tarpon Springs This month I would like to celebrate the young people of the City of Tarpon Springs – their achievements, their determination and their successes. This is a time when we can take a break and reflect, feeling good as a parent or a mentor, knowing that the children we care about are doing just fine and seeing that they are on the right path. Graduation can be seen as a coming of age, an official way to recognize when our children step into the next stage of life. Parents can be proud, knowing there are great things ahead for their children. It is a time to celebrate with family and friends as new beginnings and new challenges are here to discover. To all of the administrators, teachers and everyone who helped our graduates reach their

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Help Yourself To Help Others Summit

he Help Yourself to Help Others Summit for First Responders was held on the St. Pete College (SPC) Tarpon Springs campus on Saturday, April 30th. Peace4Tarpon partnered with SPC to bring this free event to area first responders including law enforcement, fire rescue, emergency medical technicians, providers, students and community. Associate Provost, Rod Davis, welcomed the participants to the campus and Peace4Tarpon Director, Robin Saenger, opened the summit by thanking the first responders for their service and sharing the importance of understanding trauma from a first responder’s perspective. Our first responders are encountering people on some of their worst days and many of those days are horrific. Our responders must deal with physical needs at the scene, manage the emotions of the clients as well as their own and be ready to repeat this time and time again. Understanding the dynamic of trauma, both currently unfolding and events that may have occurred before, can be such a powerful

Mayor Chris Alahouzos is available at 324 E. Pine Street, Tarpon Springs, (727) 938-3711.

Mayor Alahouzos And Students Skype With Sister City

arpon Springs Sister City Committee President and Mayor of Tarpon Springs, Chris Alahouzos; Art Steullet, Principal of Tarpon Springs Elementary School; Mihalis Patros, Mayor of Halki, Greece and Zikos Gkida, Principal from the School of Halki, along with students from both schools participated in a Skype session on Thursday, May 26th at 8am. The event took place in the Media Room of Tarpon Springs Elementary School. The purpose of this Skype session was to formalize a Sister City School Agreement. The students from Tarpon Springs and Halki, Greece are looking forward to sharing educational knowledge between the two schools and working together in the future. ◆ tool for getting through these difﬁcult occurrences. Building resilience is also paramount for these front-line workers to keep functioning and responding day after day. This summit focused on providing these tools to help understand the origin of trauma, ACE’s (Adverse Childhood Experience), the impact of secondary trauma and how to combat compassion fatigue and burnout to enhance resiliency. Three presentations beneﬁted the attendees: Keynote Speaker, Captain Darren Ivey of the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department presented The Journey to Becoming Trauma Informed. Captain Ivey has been instrumental in bringing Trauma Informed policies and programs to his department and spreading the word to others. Dr. Bob Arnold engaged the audience with the Supporting Others in the Aftermath of a Traumatic Experience and Tiffany Kline, Tampa Fire Rescue, Occupational Health Nurse Supervisor, provided resiliency techniques in the Helping Yourself to Help Others: Psychological Survival in Emergency Services presentation. A panel discussion with the presenters concluded the summit and was led by Laurie Elbow, Senior Manager of Clinical Services, Suncoast Center, Inc. This gave participants the opportunity to obtain follow-up information and ask questions. For additional information contact Mary Sharrow at mary@sharrowland.com. ◆

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Summer Reading Fun by Cari Rupkalvis Library Director We invite you to join us at the Tarpon Springs Public Library this summer for free, exciting activities. Our summer reading programs for children, teens and adults begin on June 13th with many special prizes available for reading. Youth can also participate in the Reading with the Rays program for the opportunity to get Rays rewards including two tickets to a Tampa Bay Rays game. In honor of the library’s 100th Anniversary this year, we are also having Anniversary Bingo. Participants can complete a column, row or diagonal of activities on the Bingo card to receive a commemorative prize. Entertaining and educational programs for all ages are being offered at the library this summer. Activities for little children include a Young Artists’ Drawing Class, Story Time Yoga and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) projects and crafts. For ages 6 to 12, programs are being provided by Mad Science and Boyd Hill Nature Preserve. Tweens, ages 9 to 12, can create a decorative candle and learn how to make and race wind-up robots. Teens can take part in a Manga Drawing Class and a Tin Can Robot Challenge. Family programs include a magic show and balloon sculpting. Adults are welcome to come to our seminars and learn about Citrus Alternatives and How to Make Your Business Thrive, Not Just Survive or enjoy craft activities. Our full schedule is available at the library and on our website at www.tarponspringslibrary.org. Reading programs and special events are generously sponsored by the Friends of the Tarpon Springs Public Library.

tarpon springs recreation

Summertime Fun Heats Up In Tarpon Springs by Craig Dolan, M.Ed. Recreation Superintendent June begins the summer months for Tarpon Springs Recreation and that means that Summer Camp is here for the next couple months. Summer Camp registration is in full swing. Camp this year will be eight weeks and will run from June 13th through August 5th. Camp is from 7:30am5:30pm daily. Also, this year we will be offering aftercare from 5:30-6pm for an additional $10 per week. Camp will cost $475 for the eight weeks or $75 per week for our a la carte option for residents. Also, there will be discounts for siblings attending camp. Visit our website at www.tsrdonline.com for more information. On June 2nd, the Recreation Division will have their monthly Music on the Beach concert series featuring the rock n’ roll cover band Mad with Power. You won’t want to miss this highenergy band that loves to play together. All concerts are held at Sunset Beach on the 1st Thursday of the month from 7-9pm. Our May concert drew over

June Highlights

6/8, DIY Craft for Adults, 6:30pm. Registration required. 6/9, Music with Mar, 10:30am. Ages 1+. 6/10, Young Artists Drawing Class, 10:30am. Presented by Young Rembrandts. Registration required. Ages 4-6. 6/14, Tween Time, 2pm. Create a decorative candle. Registration required. Ages 9-12. 6/15, Mad Science presents: Ready, Set, Science, 3pm. Registration begins on June 13th. Ages 6-12. 6/16, Story Time Yoga, 10:30am. An active story time with yoga poses and movement. Ages 3-6. 6/17, STEAM Explosion, 10:30am. Children and their caregivers will explore STEAM concepts. A simple craft will be included. Caregiver’s attendance required. Ages 2+. 6/17, Magic Show with Cesar Domico, 3pm. 6/20, Citrus Alternatives, 6pm. Presented by Urban Horticulture Agent, Theresa Badurek. 6/20, Manga Drawing for Teens, 7:30pm. Presented by Young Rembrandts. 6/21, How to Make Your Business Thrive, Not Just Survive, 7pm. Registration required. 6/22, Wee Sing with Mrs. Music, 10:30am. Learn colors, numbers and more with music. Ages 1+. 6/22, Brushbots, 3pm. Easy-to-make robots with toothbrushes. Registration begins on June 20th. Ages 6-12. 6/22, CrafterSpace for Adults, 6:30-8:30pm. 6/23, Tin Can Robot Challenge for Teens, 3pm. Teams will build tin can robots and race them. Registration required. 6/24, Toddler Tunes, 10:30am. Learn with fun and music. Ages 1-3. 6/24, Balloon Sculpting with Tony the Balloon Guy, 3pm. 6/28, Tween Time, 2pm. Make and race wind-up robots. Registration required. Ages 9-12. 6/29, Birds of Prey, 3pm. Presented by Boyd Hill Nature Preserve from St. Petersburg. Registration begins on June 27th. Ages 6-12. ◆ For a complete list of monthly programs and classes, call the Library at (727) 943-4922 or visit the website at www.tarponspringslibrary.org. The Library is located at 138 E. Lemon Street.

750 people enjoying the sounds of the Beatles to the Blues. Our July concert will be held on July 7th featuring the Trop Rock Junkies, a local favorite. A new Grafﬁti Yoga Class will begin at the Tarpon Springs Community Center on June 6th. Students will enjoy this new class with music that ranges from Hip-Hop to Drum Beats that soothe the soul. Classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays at 7:15pm. The class fee is $15 to drop-in or $97 per month. A new Adult Co-Ed Dodgeball League will be starting on Friday, June 3rd at the Tarpon Springs Community Center. The teams will play every Friday night at 7:30pm. The fee is $200 per team.

June Highlights

6/18, Community Fun Day, 10am-2pm. Dorsett Park. 6/18, Out of School Bash, 3:30-8pm. Sunset Beach. 7/4, 4th of July Picnic, 10am-2pm. Craig Park.

Quote Of The Month

“Fun is about as good a habit as you can have.” ◆ For a complete list of monthly programs and classes call the Rec Department at (727) 942-5628 or visit the website at www.tsrdonline.com. The Rec Department is located at 400 S. Walton Street.

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Tarpon Springs student honors

Katherine Glass Wins Scholarship

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atherine Glass, a senior at Tarpon Springs High School, was presented with the Good Citizens Scholarship Award from the Tarpon Springs Princess Chasco Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) at their May meeting. Katherine was acknowledged at the Tarpon Springs High School Senior Awards Ceremony on May 25th as the recipient of this scholarship. This award recognizes and rewards high school seniors who possess good citizenship qualities including dependability, service, leadership and patriotism in their homes, schools and communities. Katherine is the daughter of Rick and Ann Glass of Tarpon Springs. The 18-year-old graduated in the top 5 percent of her class with a 4.62+ GPA. She was a member of the Student Council, serving on the Executive Board as Secretary for 2015-16, a member of the National Honor Society for two years, serving as Secretary this school year and a three year member of the Mathematics Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, serving as Vice President for 2015-16. She was also a Key Club member for four years, serving as Club Editor in her senior year. Katie was Team Captain of the Varsity Cross Country Team and has been a member of the

Katherine Glass was this year’s winner of the Good Citizens Scholarship Award presented by the local chapter of DAR. Cambridge Camaraderie for four years, holding the position of class ofﬁcer each of those years. She also has been active during her high school years in the Leadership Conservatory for the Arts including the Choral Department as a vocalist and a member of Fellowship of Christian Students. Katie has served the Tarpon Springs community by volunteering at the local hospital and has tutored at the local elementary school. Her teachers describe her as a delightful young woman with serious values and a richness of character who is sensitive to others and genuinely kind. She is highly respected by her peers and faculty alike. Katie will attend Elon University in Elon, NC this fall with the goal of earning a degree that will lead to a career in medicine. She wants to use that knowledge to work to improve public health in areas underserved by existing medical facilities. ◆

Clubs Community Events And Club Happenings

ue to the overwhelming response for community events and club happenings, club and event information must be submitted each month. The deadline is always the 12th of the month for the following month’s publication. Email your information to editorial@bringinghomecommunitynews.com. Ongoing thru June, Nature’s Food Patch hosts free seminars and cooking classes for health and wellness. For a complete list of seminars and more information visit www.naturesfoodpatch.com. 6/3, Belleair Women’s Republican Club Meeting and Luncheon, 11:30am. Meet the judges that will be coming up for election this fall. This is an excellent opportunity to get to know their agenda. Registration 11:30am, lunch 12pm. Belleair Country Club, 1 Country Lane, Belleair. Tickets $22. R.S.V.P. to Mary Miskin at miskinﬂ@gmail.com or (727) 453-2630.

Pinellas County Seeks Input For U.S. Hwy. 19 Corridor Study

inellas County will be conducting economic, demographic and market analyses on the U.S. Hwy. 19 corridor from Curlew Road to just north of Klosterman Road. This study will help inform the need for future action plans to address transportation, land use, economic and communityidentiﬁed issues and opportunities in this portion of unincorporated Pinellas County. The Pinellas County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and Pinellas Planning Council, together as Forward Pinellas, will coordinate efforts with the Pinellas County Planning Department to engage the public and establish compatible land use and transportation goals and objectives. For more information, residents are encouraged to visit www.pinellascounty.org/Plan/US_19.htm to read more and submit ideas, questions or concerns about the corridor study. As the study progresses, updates and information will be added to the website and there will be additional opportunities for community involvement. ◆

6/5, Florida VOICE Project presents Voices Around the World, 3pm. Florida VOICE Project artists from around the globe share their amazing talent in this musical tour of international songs in the intimate setting of the Tarpon Springs Heritage Museum. Tickets $18 or $14 for Tarpon Arts members and students. he Florida VOICE Project, offered 6/8, Florida VOICE Project presby the VOICExperience Foundaents Scenes and Songs from the tion, is a special program geared World’s Greatest Operas, 7pm. As toward but not limited to singers in the Florida VOICE Project draws to a the Florida/Southeastern Region. close, the talented singers that studIt will take place in Tarpon Springs ied within the educational programs on June 3rd, 5th and 8th and offers will demonstrate their successes quality training programs to singthrough opera vignettes, favorite ers of all ages with legendary opera arias and beloved songs. Tickets $20 singer, Sherrill Milnes, at the helm. or $16 for Tarpon Arts members and Workshops, master classes, private students. Maria Zouves and Sherrill coaching and public performances For tickets contact the Tarpon Milnes founders of the are all included in this program. All Arts Box Office at (727) 942-5605 or VOICExperience Foundation. programs will take place at the Herigo online to www.tarponarts.org. tage Museum located at 100 Beekman Lane in About the VOICExperience Foundation Craig Park in Tarpon Springs. The VOICExperience Foundation is a 501(c)(3) 6/3, Florida VOICE Project presents Sher- non-profit organization, established by worldrill Milnes’ Master Class, 7pm. Don’t miss this renowned baritone Sherrill Milnes and his wife, opportunity to observe opera luminary Sherrill soprano Maria Zouves. Its mission is to pass on the Milnes sharing his craft with the next generation traditions of great singing and develop new audiof extraordinary singers. Milnes will listen to each ences for opera. Since 2001, VOICExperience has accomplished singer’s performance and make sug- helped thousands of singers find their career path gestions on how to enhance or fine tune their per- through educational programs and workshops, formance for even greater impact. Watch him coach where emerging artists work with the best names in the next generation of opera stars. Tickets $18 or opera, musical theatre and song. For more informa$14 for Tarpon Arts members and students. tion visit www.voicexperiencefoundation.com. ◆

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Community Calendar 6/7 & 6/21, Italian Language Classes, 5pm. Presented by the Sons of Italy Central Gulf Coast Lodge #2708. Beginners 5pm, advanced 6:30pm. Palm Harbor Library, 2330 Nebraska Ave., Palm Harbor. Call (727) 787-3344. 6/9, Newcomers Club of Greater Dunedin Luncheon, 11:30am. Help welcome new members to the area with this social organization. Clearwater Country Club, 525 N. Betty Lane, Clearwater. Call Mary Jane Hough at (404) 433-5251. 6/11, Boating Safety Class, 9am-4pm. Presented by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Tarpon Springs Flotilla. Turtle Cove Marina, 847 Roosevelt Blvd., Tarpon Springs. $40 fee includes all printed materials. Pre-registration requested at (727) 938-8568. 6/12, Pinellas Opera League Presents DVD Opera, 1pm. Tosca by Puccini starring Placido Domingo and Heldegard Behrens, with music from the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chorus, will be shown on DVD. Running time 136 minutes. This is the last showing of the season, the group will resume in October. Safety Harbor Library, Room A & B, 101 2nd St. N., Safety Harbor. Free. Call Richard Davidson at (727) 242-6486. 6/12, The Matinee Opera Players Benefit Show, 3pm. The Matinee Opera Players will present A Taste of Opera in benefit for the Alzheimer’s Association. The group will perform well known arias and maybe a show tune or two. Free parking and wheelchair accessible. Snacks available. Pinellas Park Performing Art Center, 4951 78th Ave. N., Pinellas Park. Call (727) 204-4163. 6/12 & 6/26, Scottish Country Dancing, 6-8pm. No partner necessary. Basic instruction class. Scottish American Hall, 917 Louden Ave., Dunedin. $3 per night, free first time. Call (813) 962-4624 or (727) 787-3805. 6/13, Pinellas County Republican Party Meeting, 6pm. Social hour 6pm, meeting 7pm. Feather Sound Country Club, 2201 Feather Sound Dr., Clearwater. Call Charlotte Smith at (727) 539-6009. 6/15, Safety Harbor Garden Club Meeting, 9:30am. Featured speaker, David Wong Yee (CH, Dipl. Ac), will discuss Chinese and Herbal Medicine. His background includes certification from the William C.C. Chen School of Tai Chi Chuan, the Tri State Institute of Traditional Chinese Acupuncture in New York and Acupuncture & Herbal Therapies for clinical herbal studies in St. Petersburg. Guests are welcome. Safety Harbor Museum & Cultural Center, 329 Bayshore Blvd. S., Safety Harbor. Call Jo at (727) 483-4055. 6/16, Palm Harbor Newcomers Luncheon Meeting, 10am. East Lake Woodlands Country Club, 1055 East Lake Woodlands Pkwy., Oldsmar. R.S.V.P. to Joan at (727) 938-1120 or www.palmharbornewcomersclub.com.

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6/25, Sunrise Table Tennis Club Tournament, 8:15am-4pm. This tournament is part of the Dr. Dan Tournament Series and open to anyone who wishes to enter. The Long Center, 1501 N. Belcher Rd., Clearwater. Register at www.sunrisetabletennis.com. Contact Carolyn at (727) 557-7299 or by email at sttc@sunrisetabletennis.com. Every Monday, SCIPS 50+ Singles Dinner, 6pm. Perkins, 2375 Curlew Rd., Dunedin. Call (727) 278-8872. Every 3rd Tuesday, Clearwater Community Woman’s Club, 10:30am. Social hour 10:30am, meeting 11:15am. Clearwater Main Library, 100 N. Osceola Ave., Clearwater. Call Margo Tarr at (727) 442-4411 or visit www.clearwatercwc.org. Every 3rd Tuesday, GFWC-North Pinellas Woman’s Club, 6pm. Social time 6pm, call to order 6:30pm. Women Living the Voluntary Spirit serving the community since 2003. Safety Harbor Library, 101 2nd St. N., Safety Harbor. Call Dottie Russell at (727) 742-4800 or visit www.gfwcnpwc.org. Every 4th Tuesday, Pinellas Geological Society, 6pm. Learn and share with monthly speakers, videos and other programs. Largo Library, 120 Central Park Dr., Largo. Call Lee Shefﬁeld at (727) 709-3236.

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Colonial Dames Honor American History

erkeley Plantation Chapter XVII Colonial Dames was invited to join the St. Petersburg Chapter Colonial Dames XVII Century for a luncheon at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club on May 10th to honor the Florida State President, Lila Sandstrum. After lunch was served, Lila Sandstrum spoke about the history and ownership of the Colonial Dames XVII Century Headquarters located at 1800 New Hampshire Ave. in Washington, DC. On August 27th, 2013, the house was granted a listing on the National Register of Historic Places. There are 23 rooms in the house and it is located 10 blocks from the White House. The audience was shown many period pieces from the rooms and their estimated value. Every state is

Every Wednesday, Take Off Pounds Sensibly Support Group, 8:30am. Weigh in 8:30am, meeting 9am. Heritage United Methodist Church, 2680 Landmark Dr., Clearwater. Call Joan at (727) 726-2681. Every Wednesday, SHINE Counseling, 10am-3pm. An Area Agency on Aging of Pasco & Pinellas County Shine counselor will be available to assist seniors and retirees with Medicare questions. The Florida Department of Elder Affairs program provides free, unbiased oneon-one insurance counseling and information about Medicare options and prescription drug assistance by appointment. Hap Clark Building, 4111 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., Land O’ Lakes. Call (727) 570-9696, ext. 273. Every Wednesday, Master Gardener Plant Clinic, 10am-2pm. Get help with your plant problems from a Pinellas County Master Gardener. Bring fresh samples and digital photos. Palm Harbor Library, 2330 Nebraska Ave., Palm Harbor. Call (727) 582-2603. Every Thursday, TOPS (Take Pounds Off Sensibly) Weight Loss Support Group Meeting, 9:30am. Weigh in 9:30am, meeting 10:30am. On Top of the World, East Activity Center, 2nd Floor Art Room, Clearwater.

club calendar continued on page 12 responsible for the decoration of a room. Lila Sandstrum’s project is to raise money for the replacement of the airconditioning system to help keep the pieces in the house in good condition as they are all very valuable. Also at the lunL to R, Devens Rose, Berkeley cheon, the St. PetersPlantation Chapter; burg Chapter preLila Sandstrum, Florida State sented Abtachee Ali, a President and Jane Schafer, senior from St. PetersSt. Petersburg Chapter. burg High School, with their Anne Massey Scholarship Award. Colonial Dames is a chapter of women with proven lineage dating back to the 13 original colonies. Their ancestors arrived in America before 1700. For additional information on joining the group, visit the Dunedin Library on Thursday afternoons between 1-3pm or call Joan Russell at (727) 785-9208. ◆

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he Shepherd Center is pleased to announce that it has joined the AmpleHarvest.org Campaign – a nationwide program created to enable neighborhood food pantries to be easily located by backyard gardeners wishing to share their excess garden bounty with neighbors in need. With one out of six American families now relying on food pantries to help feed them, the pantries often have a hard time meeting the demand. Millions of backyard gardeners across America

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More Great Activities At The Palm Harbor Library 6/4, Adult Summer Reading Club, 10am. Registration begins for the Exercise Your Mind...READ! Adult Summer Reading Program. Register online or at the Adult Services Desk to receive your reading log and bookmark, then continue to read throughout the summer for a chance to win prizes. 6/8, Memory Screenings, 10am-2pm. Amanda Brady-Wood, specialist from the Alzheimer’s Association, will conduct free memory screenings. Call (727) 578-2558 to schedule an appointment and then learn more at the following free seminars. This monthly series is for caregivers, families and healthcare professionals caring for persons with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. 6/15, Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters 7/20, The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease 8/17, Helping the Family: 10 Ways to Make a Difference 6/9 & 6/23, Ukulele Workshops, 6:30-7:45pm.

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L to R, Karen Seel, Ann Crum, Joan Yunker, Marge Leavy, Margaret Word Burnside, Julie Panton, Margo Tarr, Dorothy Shockley, Pat Plumlee, Laura Jensen and Fashion Show Organizer, Kay Estock. very active member of Clearwater Community Woman’s Club. She loved giving back to the community and making a difference as much as she loved sailing. Members of her family were on hand to present the check. For additional club information go online to www.clearwatercwc.org or call (813) 765-6219. ◆

frequently find that their vegetable, fruit and herb gardens provide far more produce than they can possibly use or share with friends. The remainder is often either left to rot in the garden or put into the trash. To help backyard gardeners find local food pantries, the AmpleHarvest.org website enables food pantries to register their information and times when they can accept produce. They can also post other store bought items that are in short supply at the pantry. Now that the Shepherd Center is a part of this group, area backyard and community gardeners will be able to quickly find the pantry and help those in need in our community. For more information call (727) 939-1400 or visit the Shepherd Center at 304 S. Pinellas Ave. in Tarpon Springs. ◆ Learn how to tune, strum and play a few chords. If you have a ukulele, please bring it. If not, a limited number will be available. Registration required. 6/10, Friday Movie Matinee, 2-4:15pm. Creed (Rated PG-13) starring Sylvester Stallone and Michael B. Jordan. 6/14, Vermicomposting & Container Gardening, 1-2pm. Brian Niemann, UF/IFAS Extension Agent for Pinellas County, will share information on composting with worms and container gardening. Registration required. 6/16 & 6/29, Color Me Happy, Thursday 6-8pm and Wednesday 1-3pm. Bring a friend or come alone to color your cares away. Prints, fine-tipped markers, colored pencils and crayons will be provided. Adults 18+. 6/22, Life Hacks 101, 2-3pm. The library staff will present ideas and shortcuts for making your life easier with low-budget tips to help you organize and declutter space and prolong the life of your belongings. Learn something new or share your ideas. 7/18, One Summer, One Story, 11am-12pm. Come to the library, pick up a copy of Cheryl Strayed’s Wild and then join a lively discussion about the book. Facilitated by Library Director, Gene Coppola. Registration required. For more information call the Palm Harbor Library at (727) 784-3332. ◆

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Daisy Grant Recipients he GFWC Clearwater Community Woman’s Club recently held the 45th Annual Daisy Grants Fashion Show and Luncheon at the Belleair Country Club. There were seven local charities that received grants totaling $11,500. These local charities included the Beth Dillinger Foundation/Beth’s Corner; the Foundation for Sustainable Families, Inc.; Guardian ad Litem Foundation of Tampa Bay; Homeless Empowerment Program; Lighthouse of Pinellas; Ready for Life and the Clearwater Community Sailing Association. Each charity applied for amounts up to $2,000, demonstrating a speciﬁc need for the funds. The grant awarded to the Clearwater Community Sailing Association was a special grant in memory of Georgia Jensen, a past president and

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lawn St., Clearwater. Call (727) 286-7396. Every 1st Saturday, Courtesy Vessel Exams, 9am12pm. Get a free vessel exam by the Tarpon Springs Coast Guard Auxiliary. Anclote River Park boat ramp, 1119 Baillies Bluff Rd., Holiday. Call (727) 938-8568. Every 1st Saturday, Multiple Myeloma Education Group, 10:30am. Open to all Multiple Myeloma patients, their families and their caregivers. Mease Countryside Hospital, 3231 McMullen Booth Rd., Safety Harbor. Call Jim Barth at (727) 804-2153. Every 4th Saturday, Suncoast Genealogy Society, 2pm. Featuring speakers or programs on various family history topics or research methods. Beginners welcome. Palm Harbor Library, 2330 Nebraska Ave., Palm Harbor. Call Robert Shaw at (727) 264-8525. ◆

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