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Couple honored with delightful Dunedin award

By Times Staff Writer
Published February 7, 2007

Ted and Rose Napp have been tireless Dunedin volunteers for 24 years - each in their own way. And although they've hardly joined any volunteer effort together, their combined efforts were recently honored with the Delightful Dunedin award, given annually to a citizen who has demonstrated extraordinary dedication to volunteer work. The Napps are the fourth couple in 41 years to receive the award, and the second couple to receive the award together in the same year. "We've been married for 59 years," said Rose Napp, 80. "I think it's because we try to stay out of each other's hair. We've also realized that it's worth it to work hard for your city." Napp's license plate reads: "PRO VOL" for "professional volunteer." Among other activities, Rose Napp has volunteered at Mease Dunedin Hospital, is past president of the Dunedin Youth Guild, and currently serves on the Committee on Aging. Ted Napp, 80, is on the Public Relations Advisory Committee and the Dunedin Youth Advisory Committee, and also helps out with the Rotary Club of Dunedin North. The couple frequently attends City Commission meetings.

Toddler found in pool still in hospital

A toddler found face-down in a pool Monday remained at All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg on Tuesday afternoon, but, at his family's request, hospital administrators did not release information about his condition. Sixteen-month-old Jordan Bruck was discovered in the family pool at 2256 Hill Road by his mother, Jami Wuchter, 39, Monday at about 5:30 p.m. after she noticed an open screen door leading to the pool.

Use of navigation tools to be taught

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 11-1 will offer a two-day program on how to use a GPS device and read nautical charts from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Feb. 12 and 15 at the Clearwater Sailing Center, 1001 Gulf Blvd. on Sand Key. Participants are welcome to bring their GPS devices. The $75 fee includes books and charting tools. The class is open to adults and youths. Call 469-8895 or visit http://a0701101.uscgaux.info.

Class offered on basket-weaving

The Heritage Village local history museum will offer basket-weaving classes with Diane Frederick and Angela Jones, sisters and third generation basket weavers, beginning Saturday. Other classes will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 10, April 14 and May 12. Take one class or all. Each class costs $28, though Pinellas County Historical Society members receive a discount. To register, call 727 582-2426 or e-mail heritagevillage@pinellas county.org. Heritage Village is at 11909 125th St., Largo. For more information, visit www.pinellascounty.org/Heritage.

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