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Chamber of Commerce Presidents Award Benedetto's Ristorante
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Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce gave the Presidents Award to Ben Pumo, owner of Benedetto's Ristorante located in Land O’Lakes, at their Awards Banquet June 19. Photos of this and other events by Anthony V. Masella Jr
June 27, 2009 -07
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Second Amendment Club holds skill training
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June 27, 2009-04
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Honorary Guv'na Party at Barnie’s in Land O’Lutz
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June 27, 2009-06
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Girl Scouts of Land O'Lakes at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Local Girl Scouts Bridge to Next Level
May 13, local Girl Scout troops of Girl Scouts of West Central Florida’s Land O Lakes Service Unit participated in a bridging ceremony at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Activity Center in Lutz.
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June 13, 2009
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Lutz Cub Scouts and parents decorate a July 4th float
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Boys in Lutz’s Cub Scout Pack 212 gathered last weekend (Saturday) for some wet fun, and to decorate their float for next Saturday’s Independence Day parade in Lutz. Top row (l to r): Cody Foster, Trent Innocenti, Christopher Barnes. Middle row (l to r): Kyle Bowman, Paul Coats, Zachary Huff, Cameron Rios, Jandor Myers, William LeNoir, Nicholas Rios, Shane LeNoir, Mason Sims. Bottom row (l to r): Andrew Wise, Daniel Knox. Photos of this and other events by Anthony V. Masella Jr
June 27, 2009-05
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Lutz Guv'na Great Debate!
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June 9, 2009-01
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Lutz Guv'na Race begins at Beef O'Brady's
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May 17, 2009-01
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Birthday Party Celebration for Auralee Buckingham
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May 21, 2009-04
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Central Pasco Chamber
General Meeting - New Members
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April 8, 2009-02
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Imagine School Carnival
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March 27, 2009-04
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Grandparents Day at Academy at the Lakes
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February 23, 2009-03
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Pasco County Fair Pigs, Community Booths
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February 22, 2009-02
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Pasco County Fair Automobile Demolition Derby
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February 22, 2009-01
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Pasco County Fair Rodeo Set 2
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Pasco County Fair Rodeo Set 1
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February 21, 2009-01
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Miss Pasco County
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Chloe Lupo, of Freedom High School, is the new Miss Pasco County Fair. She won the title in a very competitive contest on February 21 at Dan Cannon Auditorium. She sang “Crazy Dreams” for the talent portion and her platform is Volunteerism-Just Get Up and Volunteer. Jacqueline Urbuteit, a student at UF, was crowned the 2009 Miss Pasco County, at the pageant held on February 21 at Dan Cannon Auditorium. She sang, “At Last” for the talent portion of the pageant, and her platform is “Upward Bound-Mentoring Children about the Importance of Education.”
February 21, 2009-02
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Miss Heart of Pasco
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Allyshia Gupta, of Centennial Middle School, won the title of Teen Miss Heart of Florida at the pageant held on February 20 at the Dan Cannon Auditorium. Pasco Elementary’s Kayla Ortiz was crowned Tiny Miss Heart of Florida. The pageant was held at the Dan Cannon Auditorium.Kenzi Ennis, of Woodland Elementary, was crowned Little Miss Heart of Florida at the pageant held on February 20 at the Dan Cannon Auditorium.
Lauren Perez, of Wiregrass Ranch High School, was crowned the 2009 Miss Heart of Florida at the pageant held on February 20 at the Dan Cannon Auditorium.Megan Palmer, of Lacoochee Elementary, won the title of Wee Miss Heart of Florida at the pageant held on February 20 at the Dan Cannon Auditorium. Nisha Gupta, of St. Anthony’s School, was crowned Junior Miss Heart of Florida at the pageant held on February 20 at the Dan Cannon Auditorium. Woodland Elementary’s Taylor Tomberlin was crowned Young Miss Heart of Florida at the pageant held on February 20 at the Dan Cannon Auditorium.
February 20, 2009-01
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Pasco County Fair Pig Races
and Talent Groups 1 & 2
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February 16, 2009-02
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Pasco Co Fair Milking Competition
and School Displays, etc
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February 16, 2009-01
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The New Christie Minstrels Benefit
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February 6, 2009-02
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Open House at Berean Academy
To view photos and video of the Open House at Berean Academy and 2008 Grad Bethany Lynam
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Private Education Activities
January 15, 2009-02
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Lopez State Nursing Home Snoozelin
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January 13, 2009-01
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29th Annual Dade City Motocross Banquet and Award Ceremony
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Grand Opening Safari Lodge at Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo
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December 11, 2008-03
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Academy at the Lakes Sounds of the Season
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Brent Burns and Parrot heads at Rapscallions
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December 4, 2008-07
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Bellissimo Salon 1st Anniversary Party
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McCain for President Rally in Tampa
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November 3, 2008 - 01
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Pasco County NAACP Dinner in Dade City
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Alice Delgado, Mistress of Ceremonies for the Second Annual Freedom Fund Banquet stands with Callie Gentry of Holiday, Women’s Air Corp (WAC) (retired) who worked with the original Tuskegee Airmen and CSM Michele Jones 9th Command Sergeant Major of the Army Reserve (retired), the highest enlisted position in the Army Reserve and the highest ranking position of any female in the enlisted Army, at the Pasco County NAACP Dinner in Dade City...
October 19, 2008 - 04
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Go 2 Outfitters Ribbon Cutting
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>>> Land O'Lakes CommunitySally and Gary Secunda (center, with scissors), prepare to cut the ribbon during the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce on November 7. Several chamber members and business associates joined them and previewed the thousands of outdoor gear items they have in their store. They are located in Eagle Plaza at the intersection of SR 54 and Oak Grove Blvd.. They can be reached at 813-949-9600 or at www.Go2Outfitters.com...
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All Kids Academy Halloween Parade
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>>> VARIOUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS PAGEParent and grandparents had fun watching their kids march in a parade with several stops for candy on their way around the grounds at the annual All Kids Academy Halloween Parade in Lutz/Land O’Lakes October 31.
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KnowledgePoints Grand Opening in LOL
For Photos And Video Of This Event
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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Pasco
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Over a thousand concerned citizens came out to the Little Everglades Steeple Chase to raise funds in support of the fight against Breast Cancer. Sponsors donated money for every lap completed by the walkers at the ‘Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Pasco’ event October 25 in Dade City...
October 25, 2008 - 04
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Dillard's at Shops of Wiregrass Ribbon Cuttings
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October 25, 2008 - 01
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Spooky Tails Pet Costume Parwick Kennels
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The Eazer family, Corey and Mary Jane of Lutz and their two children Julia 8 and Luke 6 of Land O’Lakes Christian School with one year old “bad dog” Jonah, a mixed breed rescue dog who took first place, honorable mention at the Spooky Tails Pet Costume party at Parwick Kennels in Land O’Lakes.
Beverly Meeks and KC, a 4 year old Havanese of Rockledge Florida took second place, at the Spooky Tails Pet Costume party at Parwick Kennels in Land O’Lakes.
Bill and Carrie Schultz with “Flippy” the polka dotted, Pumpkin pulling pony Border Collie rescue dog of Land O’Lakes who took First Place, at the Spooky Tails Pet Costume party at Parwick Kennels in Land O’Lakes.
Crystal Bragg with Alissa (holding Buddy) and her mom Liz Pumo (holding Mitsy), all of Land O’Lakes had a great time at the Spooky Tails Pet Costume party at Parwick Kennels located at 22129 Carson Rd in Land O’Lakes. The event hosted by owner Gail A. Cooper was held to raise funds to aid the Pasco County Sheriff office K-9 unit.
October 18, 2008 - 03
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Tyson Printing’s 4th Annual Charity Car Show
Ernie Lucadano and Susan Beilfuss, both of New Port Richey with a 1985 Toyota Celica GT; Fred Stead, of Lutz, with a Ford Model-T 1924 331 Chrysler; Joe Frasca, of Lutz, with a 1965 Ford Thunderbird; Ken Doherty, of Land O’ Lakes, with a 1968 Chevelle SS; Mike and Jason Pennick, of Lutz, with a 1965 Mercury Comet; Paul, Savannah, and Bobbi Chapman with their 1970 Mach 1 Mustang; Randy Greene, of Pasco Lutz, with his 1977 Pontiac Trans AM; show off their cars Saturday, Oct. 4, during the Tyson Printing’s 4th Annual Charity Car Show at Train Depot Park.
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Hello Beautiful Clothes Boutique
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September 27, 2008 - 03
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Alpacas at Crystal Springs
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Kristen Vitone, of Rushe Middle School (on left), and her sister Stephanie Vitone, of Sunlake High School, tried to get the Alpacas to eat some hay at the National Alpaca Farm Day held at the Crystal Springs Alpaca Farm on September 27...
September 27, 2008 - 02
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San Antonio Paws in the Park
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Cameron, Lyndsey, and Cara Calton (from left), students at San Antonio Elementary, brought their Golden Retriever Felicia to the Annual San Antonio’s Paws in the Park held at the San Antonio Park on September 27...
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U.S. Congresswoman Ginny Brown-Waite presents awards to Veterans from Pasco County recognized for Their Service
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U.S. Congresswoman Ginny Brown-Waite (FL-05) presented four Veterans (from left) Edward Rhodes of Dade City, John Graham (Lutz), John C. Gill of Dade City and Donald Stemo of Lutz, with medals honoring their military service on Monday, September 22, 2008 Dade City Hall Annex City Chambers.
U.S. Congresswoman Ginny Brown-Waite presented awards to Veterans from Pasco County for their service in Korea were (in no particular order), Richard Davis, Charles Gaskin, Donald Gottschall, Henry LaPointe, William Metzner, Clarence Nelson, Raymond Slowik and Anthony Smetana.
September 22, 2008 - 04
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The Shops of Wiregrass Tour
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September 23, 2008 - 01
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All Kids Academy Pep Rally
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September 12, 2008 - 01
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Tribute to 9-11 at Sims Park in Hudson
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September 11, 2008 - 03
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Eagle Plaza Expo
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September 6, 2008 - 02
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LOL Pasco County Republican HQ Grand Opening
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August 30, 2008 - 01
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From Anna Maria Island Beach Hurricane Gustov push waves onto FLA's coast
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August 30, 2008 - 01
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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Supporters of Making Strides Against Breast Cancer gathered at Kafe Kokopelli in Dade City Thursday, August 21, to honor breast cancer survivors and learn about the upcoming event which will take place on Saturday, October 25, 2008 at The Little Everglades Ranch in Dade City. If you would like to learn more and to form a team, visit makingstrides.acsevents.org/pasco or contact Pat Giurtino at (813) 949-0291 x114 or email pasco.msabc@cancer.org .
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August 21, 2008 - 03
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Republicans meet and Rally at Rapscallions
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Pasco County Commissioner Jack Mariano was one of many Republicans politicians to speak to the party faithful before the primary vote August 26 and ask for their vote. The group met at Rapscallions in Land O’Lakes August 18.
August 18, 2008 - 03
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Steve Donaldson at Hungry Harry's BBQ
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Steve Donaldson, candidate for Pasco County Superintendent of Schools, held a Back to School Picnic fundraiser at Hungry Harry's Famous Barbeque on August 16. He is pictured with Pasco County School Board Member Marge Whaley...
August 16, 2008 - 05
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Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting at the Democratic Head Quarters
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Pasco Democrat Executive Committee Secretary Nola Branche was very excited to have her two granddaughters Sara Gross 16 and Jess Gross 12 of Massachusetts, attending the Grand opening and ribbon cutting at the Democratic Head Quarters located at 3050 Starkey Blvd. in the Trinity area...
August 15, 2008 - 06
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John Nicolette Rally
Picks up an important endorsement from Commissioner of Florida Agriculture & Consumer Services Commissioner Charles Bronson
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The Campaign for John Nicolette for Pasco County Commissioner held a Rally at Hallelujah Land in Land O’Lakes, Featuring Commissioner of Agriculture Charles Bronson, who stated that he was endorsing Nicolette based on working with him on the Florida State Fair Commission.
August 09, 2008 - 08
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P PAL Football & Cheerleading Jamboree
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Jacque Gibson with son Lucious Gibson IV 8 of the Trinity Mustangs Mighty Mites and husband Lucious Gibson III and Sheriff Bob White, sign up for the leagues sponsors program, Pasco County Sheriff Department’s Missing, Abducted Child Team, a program designed to help protect our youth. Members of the Hudson Cobras Flyweight and Mighty Mites Footballs teams at the P PAL Football Jamboree August 9 in Hudson...
August 09, 2008 - 07
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Butterflies at Hollie's Farm & Garden
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Michelle Radford, owner of Hollie's Farm & Garden with her husband Scott (not pictured), speaks to a large group of Butterfly enthusiast at their full service landscape nursery located on the corner of County Line Road and Dale Mabry in Lutz on August 9. Only rain can chase away the Butterflies at Hollie's Farm & Garden as Shannon Caldarelli of Hollie's Farm & Garden, Caitlin Minor of Essrig Elementary in Carrollwood holding a Fennel herb plant, Molly Purol of Trinity Elementary in Carrollwood and Pam Purol Carrollwood, seek shelter during a brief summer shower. Hollie's native flowering plants are great at attracting birds, butterflies and other wildlife species found throughout Florida. Mike Gorski visits his good friend Ed Maloney, who moved from Del Ray Beach to Land O’Lakes recently and used the Butterfly seminar at Hollie's Farm & Garden in Lutz to get their girls together, Carmelina Gorski 5, Emily Maloney 4 and Sophia Gorski 3, to learn a little bit about nature and have a whole lot of fun August 9.
August 09, 2008 - 05
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Athletes Who Care Triathlon (Wesley Chapel, Dade City, LOL, Trinity)
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Wesley Chapel’s Kaley Maples races to complete the first leg of the “Tri Fever” Distance at the Athletes Who Care Triathlon. The annual event was held in Land O’ Lakes on August 9. Maples had to run one mile, bike ride four miles, and swim 100 yards in the pool at the Land O’ Lakes Rec Center. Approximately 400 athletes participated. For more information, go to www.athleteswhocare.org. Dawn Khalil and son eight year-old Danny Khalil, of Wesley Chapel participated in the Athletes Who Care Triathlon held in Land O’ Lakes on August 9...
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Cobb Theatres Job Fair
By Anthony Masella Jr.
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The folks at Cobb Theatres, who are planning to open their Wesley Chapel movie theater in about a month, held a Job Fair Saturday, August 2 at the Hampton Inn. Troy McDaniel of Cobb Theatres says that they will be hiring more that 160 people for both the Movie Theatres and CinéBistro Restaurant...
August 02, 2008 - 02
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All Kids Academy
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All Kids Academy's Open House on August 2nd was a great way for local families to spend a sunny Saturday afternoon. The teachers really got into the spirit of things doing their own arts and crafts, game playing, and posing for photo "ops"! The Academy is now registering infants through pre-k, and before and after school for the 2008-2009 school year.
August 02, 2008 - 01
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Ribbon Cutting for Happy Tails Pet Lodge
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Leigh Anderson, owner of the Happy Tails Pet Lodge gives a little love to one of her feline guests who is boarding at the facility located at 10014 Ehren Cutoff in Land O’Lakes August 1. Leigh Anderson (with scissors), owner of the Happy Tails Pet Lodge cuts the Ribbon with the support of friends and the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce. Happy Tails Pet Lodge offers it’s guest an air condition room with a door leading to a fenced in area to get some fresh air and a change of scenery at the facility. For more information call 995-2212.
Michele Homan of the Happy Tails Pet Lodge stands in front of the stainless steel tub used to wash the animals during their stay. Happy Tails offers grooming, day care, standard boarding and luxury boarding at the facility. For more information call 995-2212.August 01, 2008 - 01
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Ribbon Cutting for Central Pasco Veterinary Care
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Kayla Miner 10 of Mittye Locke Elementary in Elfers, Kimberly Housel 13 of Gulf Middle School with her one year old Beagle Molly, and Grandpa Larry Housel of New Port Richey love the tender loving care that Molly receives from Dr. Jo Ann Daniels owner of the Central Pasco Veterinary Care located at 17945 State Road 54 in Lutz. You can contact Dr. Daniels at 813 926-1126. Dr. Jo Ann Daniels (with scissors), owner of the Central Pasco Veterinary Care, cuts the Ribbon with the support of friends and the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce on July 30.
Honorary Mayor Tina Garrison of ERA Dennis Realty shares a laugh with Central Pasco Chamber Executive Director Kathy Dunkley and Dr. Jo Ann Daniels at the Ribbon Cutting ceremony for Central Pasco Veterinary Care located at 17945 State Road 54 in Lutz on July 30. Vern Richardson with “Thor” and his wife Lisa were Dr. Jo Ann Daniels first patient and love her tender and caring ways with their 6 years old Pug on July 30.
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Lifestyles Family Fitness Opens
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Lifestyle Family Fitness opened its doors to a new location at 23048 State Road 54 in Lutz on July 28. This club will be the 14th location in the Tampa Bay area. In celebration of the new opening, the public is invited to join the festivities and will enjoy free snacks and refreshments, raffle drawings, personal training clinics and group fitness demonstrations. The new 32,000 square foot club will replace the former 17,000 square foot club that was housed in the former World’s Gym location...
July 28, 2008 - 01
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Ukulele Brands presents Tampa Hot Dog
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Denise Jackson of New Port Richey and lead singer in the band, “East of Eden” that plays every Sunday afternoon at Ukulele Brand’s enjoys a Tampa Bay Bucs Dog that is made up of an all beef dog with mustard cheese sauce, Tampa Bay relish, Vidalia sweet onion, diced tomato & a pinch of old bay seasoning.
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ll beef dog with mustard cheese sauce, Tampa Bay relish, Vidalia sweet onion, diced tomato & a pinch of old bay seasoning moments before I eat it.July 27, 2008 - 02
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Cricket Match at Wesley Chapel District Park
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July 27, 2008 - 01
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Dade City Motocross
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July 26, 2008 - 03
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Pasco County Commissioner Jack Mariano Earns Certification from Florida Association of Counties
Pasco County Commissioner Jack Mariano earned the Certified County Commissioner designation after completing the voluntary 42-hour series of courses of the Florida Association of Counties. The series usually takes 24 months to complete. Mariano received the designation along with 26 other county commissioners during an awards ceremony at the FAC Annual Conference in Miami.
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5th Annual Wilderness Lake Preserve
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Megan Stillings of Academy at the Lakes, Jenna Fiore of Academy at the Lakes, Madison Smith 6 of Sanders Elementary, Malik Smith 2 of Kid Stuff, Lexi Howell of Sanders Elementary and Aidan Lipovetsky 6, take a break from their circular trek up the steps of the inflatable structure and down the slide at the 5th annual birthday bash at Wilderness Lake Preserve in Land O’Lakes July 19. Professional Vocalist Misty Hall entertained the crowd with her smooth and solid sound at the 5th annual birthday bash. Jeannine Vautrin Tock, Samira Ganem-Manicchia and Amy Gazaway of The Spa at Wilderness Lake Preserve, will supply all that you need to pamper yourself with facials, massages and waxing at the 5th annual birthday bash in Land O’Lakes July 19.
July 19, 2008 - 03
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Wake Board Camp at Bay Area Water Sports
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Tommy Groenendijk of Sanders Elementary in Land O’Lakes, Michael Dunleavy Lake Myrtle Elementary in Land O’Lakes, Andy Mook a 9th grader at Sunlake HS, Leah Gibney of Lutz and a junior at Tampa Catholic, Marcos Moran of Miami, Dylan Early a 8th grader at Academy at the Lakes 8th and Joey Dunleavy a 8th grader at Chuck Rushe Middle School in Land O’Lakes. …Ty Udell of in Land O’Lakes is a 2006 graduate of Univ of Arizona and currently lives in Land O’Lakes. … Andy Mook a 9th grader at Sunlake HS in Land O’Lakes. …Joey Dunleavy an 8th grader at Chuck Rushe Middle School in Land O’Lakes.…Leah Gibney of Lutz and a junior at Tampa Catholic.
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Barbeque Party for Samantha Taylor's Pure Health Studios
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The move of Samantha Taylor's personal training fitness and weight loss studio, Pure Health Studios to 24140 State Road 54 Suite 103 in Lutz was celebrated with free valuable door prizes, like massage, gift certificate to a jeweler, restaurant certificates, free personal training and a free cruise. The public came out meet Samantha and her two trainers and enjoy some food and fun on July 19. Get more information bout her special programs call her at (813) 909-4939.
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I 75 Overpass Construction
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Joy Christiano Project Engineer, Kris Carson Florida Department of Transportation District Seven Public Information Office11201 N. McKinley Drive Tampa, FL 33612-6456. (813) 975-6060, 1-800-226-7220 and John McShaffrey, APR Public Information Officer Interstate Construction Office Florida Department of Transportation, District Seven (813) 233-3837.
July 14, 2008 - 01
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Pasco School Telecomm Building Ribbon Cutting
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The Pasco County School District held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce for their impressive new Telecommunications Building on July 7.
July 7, 2008 - 01
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Actresses from the Masque Community Theatre production of Nunsense II, that will take the stage in March 2009, participate in the Temple Terrace Fourth of July Parade July 4th. Performers from the Masque Community Theatre wave and toss beads...
July 4, 2008 - 01
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High School Football 7 on 7
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June 24, 2008 - 01
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Pasco School Board Candidate Kurt Conover BBQ Fundraiser
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Pasco County School Board District 2 Candidate Kurt Conover held a Fundraiser at Hungry Harry’s Barbeque on June 28. Several friends and business associates joined him for dinner, music, musical chairs, face painting, dancing, and fun. For more information on his campaign, go to www.voteforkurt.org...
June 28, 2008 - 02
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Dem Terri Conroy at Starkey Park
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Kaitlyn Conroy, daughter of Terri Conroy, Democrat for County Commission District 3, wishes this turtle she found at J B Starkey Wilderness Park Pavilion on June 28 could vote for her mom in the upcoming election. She was there helping out at the Picnic Fundraiser...
June 28, 2008 - 01
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Broadway Dancesation Recital
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June 23, 2008 - 01
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Pro Tarpon Tournament
Story by Sheila Tramontana
Team Bluewater wrapped up the final weeks in the Professional Tarpon Tournament in Boca Grande FL with a 3rd place finish in Week 5 with a 149 lb tarpon landed by Adam Denacourt of Land O Lakes, FL. The team consisting of Team Captain Robert Tramontana, Charter Capt Graham Taylor, Adam Denacourt, Matt Tramontana and Steve Lewis all of Lutz and Land O Lakes accumulated 974 points with previous catches and releases to qualify for the 25 team Championship Cup tournament held on June 14 and 15.
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Bonefish & Tarpon Conservation Research Center
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CABA Golf at Heritage
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Volunteers at the CABA golf tournament, Curtis S. Brown, Hank Staniszewski, Gayle Santonelli, Donna Tafuro, Emmanuel Catalan, Robert S. Wise and Thai Huynh stand in front of just a few of the prizes and gifts donated helping make the tournament fund raiser at Heritage Harbor Golf and Country Club June 20, a great success.
June 20, 2008 - 02
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Mary Jo Dance Studio Prepares
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Mary Jo’s Performing Arts prepares for “Hats Off To Dance”
Young ladies from Mary Jo’s Performing Arts Academy in Carrollwood, (front) Hailey Tucker, Theresa Sanchez, Payton Pope, Anna Pennington, (middle) Olivia Roberds, Alexandra Michaels, Kaylin Price, Jade Smith, Rebecca Wilson, (back) Christine Martinez, Kelsey Legget, Micalya Tenney, Nicole Neagebauer, Eliana Rowe and Brittni Milner will be performing in the 29th Annual, “Hats Off To Dance” June 27 through June 29 at the University of South Florida’s Theatre I...
June 19, 2008 - 06
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U15 Spirit of 93 FLA Soccer in Temple Terrace
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The girls of Temple Terrace’s premier under 15 soccer team, Spirit of 93, take a break from the heat of the afternoon June 19 and then it is back to work, under the direction of their coach Jeff Liss, as they prepare to play some of the strongest teams from around the state this summer.
June 19, 2008 - 05
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Fishing at Riverfront Park in Temple Terrace
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Fishing buddies Gerrit Steen of Brandon, Melvin Dennard of Ernie Haire Ford and his son Melvin Waters Dennard of Temple Terrace found the Hillsborough River a bit low at the Rotary Riverfront Park in Temple Terrace June 19 but still had a lot of fun tring to snag a couple of fish.
June 19, 2008 - 04
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Lutz Nye Park Camp
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Several students attend the Summer Camp at Nye Park to play games and have fun. Some of the students in attendance on June 17 include (from left): Austin Cintron and Chris Pearson, of Lutz Elementary, Dallas Wooton, of Freedom High School, Antonio Valdez and Justin Johnson, of Liberty Middle School, Zachary Nichols, of Freedom High School, and Ryan Lloyd and Ryan Pearson, of Liberty Middle School. Coach Don Wright (on left), shows Miquel Hendon, of Lutz Elementary, some tips on playing chess at the Summer Camp at Nye Park...
June 17, 2008 - 02
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Sound Wave Open House
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June 12, 2008 - 01
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Terri for Lutz Guv'na
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June 8, 2008 - 01
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Lutz Guv'na Flea Market
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Independent Avon Sales Rep Carol McBride, with Kerri Callahan with ‘Spot’, Alyssa Rubino with ‘Jackson’ and Sandy Sumner, considers adding cute little rabbits to her product line in response to the attention the lagomorphs received at the Lutz Guv’na Flea Market June 7.The Ladies of Lutz / Land O’Lakes Women’s Club, (from left) Edwina Kraemer, Peggy Cooper, Elaine Warner, Sheila Hollahan, Sandy Elmore, Marilyn Wannamaker, Annie Fernandez (in back row) Rebecca Grim, Lynn Shipman and in the very front, Tate Baker, Juniorette worked hard as usual but had a whole lot of fun...
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Open House at 5th 3rd bank
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The folks at the New Tampa YMCA, Henry Miller (Y), Mary Billington (M), Kathleen West (C) and Cindy DelVecchio (A) spell it out in face paint on their cheeks at the Open House at Fifth Third Bank June 7. Wags the Clown applies the face paint to Gabriela Aponte 7, of Land O’Lakes, made a balloon hat for Drew Bradstreet, 4 as Elisa Bradstreet and Kamden Bradstreet, 1, all of Land O’Lakes wait their turn. Other attractions like a jazz band and a moonwalk were on hand
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Miss New Tampa Pageant
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Brooke Britto, of Heritage Elementary, was second runner up at the Miss New Tampa Pre-Teen Pageant held on June 1 at the Pebble Creek Community Center. The first time pageant was directed by Vicky McShane who would like to thank sponsors: Dairy Queen, New Tampa and Wesley Chapel, Dianna Acosta, of Mary Kay Cosmetics, Bay Gulf Credit Union, Pakmail, NTLC Property Maintenance, and New Tampa Neighborhood News.Isabella Alfaro, of Heritage Elementary, was second runner up at the Miss New Tampa Princess Pageant held on June 1 at the Pebble Creek Community Center...
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2nd Annual Tri-County
"Legacy of Labor" Picnic
Democrats Union Picnic
Submitted by County Chair - Pasco DEC Alison Berke Morano
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2nd Annual Tri-County "Legacy of Labor" Picnic at Anderson Park (shelter #4) 39699 U.S. HWY. 19 N., Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 Special Guests:
State Senator Charlie Justice State Representative Bill Heller ...
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LUTZ & LOL “BLUE WATER” FISHING TEAM COMPETE IN PROFESSIONAL TARPON TOURNAMENT IN BOCA GRANDE/
TEAM BLUE WATER WEIGHS IN!
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Story by Sheila Tramontana
Several young Lutz & LOL Residents have formed “Team Blue Water” and are competing this year in the annual Professional Tarpon Tournament held in Boca Grande, FL. This premiere tournament is limited to 50 of the best Fishing teams in Florida and has prizes in excess of $25,000 per tournament....
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Martinez MS Future Farmers America
Students Holds Fundraiser Plant Sale
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Lutz~Story by Sheila Tramontana
Martinez Middle School FFA students grow their own plants and vegetables behind their school classroom taking care of and nurturing them to sell to earn money for various projects, trips and supplies.
Advisor Derek Barber cultivated the program overseeing its growth since its inaugural year in 2002-2003 and has produced great results with student accomplishments. His students always fare well at the State Fair as well as other FFA based competitions. Alumni students love Mr. Barber and enjoyed his class very much and recall many fun memories of working in the pens and greenhouses. Each year around the holidays, Mr. Barbers FFA sells poinsettias to raise funds for the program. The students have annuals, ferns, lilies, and a wide variety of other beautiful plants which can be purchased anytime. If you would like for information on plant sales, contact Mr. Barber at Derek.Barber@sdhc.k12.fl.us
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Pasco Republican Executive Committee presents:
the Ronald Reagan Dinner 2008
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Anytime Fitness 1st Anniversary
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Marty Osborne of Odessa has been coming to Anytime Fitness Land O’Lakes (Pasco Lutz) since moving here from St. Pete. “I love the atmosphere and the fact that I can workout anytime that it fits my schedule” said Osborne. The 24 hour fitness center, located at 1850 Oak Grove Boulevard, just 100 yards off SR 54 by the big Ferman Auto dealership, was celebrating their 1st Anniversary
last week. For more information call Robert White at 995-9308.May
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Florida Aquarium Child Safety
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Lisa Spinella and her husband Anthony Spinella, of Carrollwood, brought their children Mia and Mario to The Florida Aquarium on May 17 for the Child Safety Expo. The event was sponsored by the Tampa Bay Federal Credit Union, St. Petersburg Times, AT&T Real Yellow Pages, Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine, Child Protection Education of America, and St. Joseph's Children's Advocacy Center & SafeKids Tampa...
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Ierna Golf Cart Donation to Land O' Lakes Little League
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Residence Inn Pasco Building Association Expo
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Deer Creek Sporting Clays Donate to Lutz Patriots
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Land O Lakes Story by Sheila Tramontana
Roger and Cathy Gascoigne, Owner/Operators of Deer Creek Sporting Clays in Land O Lakes recently invited the Lutz Patriots to a National competition being held at his facility on May 10, 2008 and matched the donation of the shooters contributions in support of the Troops...
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Starkey Ranch Hosts Native American POW-WOW
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The Starkey family donated a portion of their land for the day to be used for a Native American Pow Wow complete with tribal dancing, music, storytelling, animals, food and Indian wares including handmade items, and crafts. The spokesperson for the event stated there is a Native American heritage festival somewhere in America every weekend...
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Lutz Patriots Speak at Rotary Meeting
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Land O Lakes Story by Sheila Tramontana
The Land O Lakes Chapter of Rotary International, a humanitarian organization invited Karen Williams, co-founder of the Lutz Patriots, Sheila Tramontana and Bruce Hockensmith to speak on behalf of the Lutz Patriots educating their members on the organizations purpose. The May meeting held at Rapscallions in Land O Lakes generated much support for the Patriots who send thousands of care packages to soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as sending cards and letters of encouragement to promote soldier morale...
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Sickles HS Future Farmers of America Banquet
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The Sickles FFA Officer team held their annual Awards Banquet April 23, 2008 for all members, parents, Alumni and friends. Advisors Julie Brashear and Bob Ward welcomed all parents for a catered Sonnys dinner before giving out Awards that students earned through their SAE projects, volunteering of their time and for outstanding accomplishments in their Agriculture studies...
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Martinez MS Annual Picnic in the Park Pop Concert
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Held Monday, April 21, 2008 @ 6:00pm
Grades 6, 7, and 8 orchestra students plus an alumni orchestra made up
of former students from Martinez and Walker Middle performed fabulously
under the direction of Karen Bishop, Orchestra Director as parents and
students watched from ground seating and balconies surrounding the
schools common area in the center of the school...
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Veterans Awards Rep G Brown-Waite
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