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By Times Staff Writer
Published October 14, 2007

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What's Happening

The Pasco Education Foundation Inc. announced that the Take Stock In Children program has recently formed its first Leadership Advisory Council. The leader is chairman Bob Memoli of Florida Luxury Realty. Council members are: Andrea Barr, Apple Computer; Lt. Kipper Connell, Sheriff's Office; Lucy Cooper, Pasco County Schools, Student Services; Brian Corley, Supervisor of Elections Office; Renalia DuBose, Pasco County Schools, assistant superintendent; Cindy Fettig, Florida Medical Clinic Foundation of Caring; Carlton Fleming, Bernstein Global Wealth Management; Melba Hamilton, Supervisor of Elections Office; Trish Parrish, professor, Saint Leo University; Donna Prentice, St. Petersburg Times; Sandra Quinlisk, West Pasco Chamber of Commerce; State Rep. Will Weatherford; and Chip Wichmanowski, executive director, Pasco Education Foundation.

"Take Stock In Children is a community program that helps students who would never be able to advance their education due to financial hardship. The Leadership Advisory Council plans to expand the Take Stock In Children program to all students who have the desire to advance their education with the goal to find sources of private funding and mentors to perpetuate the Take Stock In Children program so that no deserving student is left out," Memoli said.

The council has been established as an advisory board to the Take Stock in Children program and represents the community's various businesses, individuals, civic, educational and government leaders. The Council will keep Pasco County's Take Stock in Children program strong, successful and sustainable.

Take Stock in Children provides underprivileged and at-risk Pasco County students an opportunity to earn up to a four year college scholarship. Currently 120 students have been awarded this opportunity and are earning their scholarships by meeting with their mentors, receiving good grades, maintaining good attendance and good behavior. Upon receiving their award, students, along with their parents, sign a contract agreeing to remain crime and drug free as they continue towards graduation day. Donor contributions through the Foundation are matched dollar-for-dollar by the State of Florida; therefore, every contribution is doubled in value.

For further information about the Take Stock in Children program, contact Rosanne Heyser, program coordinator at rheyser@pasco.k12.fl.us or 813 794-2134.

Upcoming Events

The Zephyrhills Jaycees recently announced that the Miss Zephyrhills Royal Court Pageant will take place at 9 a.m. Nov. 17 at the Women's Club in Zephyrhills. Admission is $4 per person plus a canned good item that will be donated to the Meals on Wheels food pantry. Admission will be $5 per person without a canned good item.

This pageant is open to Pasco County girls from infant to 17 years and boys infant to age 6. A $200 scholarship will be awarded to Miss Teen Zephyrhills.

Entry forms and additional information are available at www.zhillsjaycees.org and can also be picked up at the Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce.

For more information contact Sharon Haney or Tiffany Tyler at misszhills_royalcourt@yahoo.com or call (813) 780-2555.

All proceeds benefit the Zephyrhills Jaycees with upcoming community projects.

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Gold Wing Road Riders Association is a social organization, for owners and riders of Honda Gold Wings, Valkyrie and all other motorcycles. The chapter is for riders who are interested in riding for fun, safety and knowledge and is a not-for-profit, non-religious and non-political organization. The local Wesley Chapel group invites interested riders to join them at 6 p.m. Oct. 24 at Beef O'Brady's on State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel. For more information, contact Lucy Lazich at (727) 869-6575 or go to www.fl1l2.com

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The Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce YES Group will present the First Annual Bachelor and Bachelorette Charity Auction from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 25 at Sports and Field, 2029 Arrowgrass Drive (off State Road 56) in Wesley Chapel.

All money earned from ticket sales and from winning auction bids will benefit Big Brothers and Big Sisters.

Each bachelor and bachelorette will have a date to bid on. Dates include a hot air balloon ride, sky diving, rock climbing, movie tickets, Tampa Bay Buccaneers game tickets, and more.

Ten bachelors and 10 bachelorettes will be available for dates. The bachelors are Brad Savage, Jason Wilson, Brian Tucker, Corey DeLise, Anthony de la Torre, Rob Kellog, Jeremy George, Ash Mason, Will Weatherford, and Beau Blessing. Bachelorettes are Angela Geiger, Jazmin Diaz, Danielle Del Bello, Loran Tripp, Jennifer Ewonaitis, Brittan Snelling, Martine Duncan, Tara Tully, Brittany Capelle and Ashley Findley.

Cost for the event is $10 at the door or $5 in advance. To reserve a ticket or for more information, call (813) 994-8534.

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