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PALM HARBOR BUSINESS OASIS OPENS DOORS

    The OASIS

    PALM HARBOR, FL, USA (April 4, 2008) - M&JB Investment Company is pleased to announce the opening of their latest venture, the Palm Harbor Business OASIS, which offers a new venue for local business people to meet, conduct business, network with their contemporaries, and relax. Located in Palm Harbor, the OASIS building offers facilities to hold meetings, private consults, seminars, conduct business (it's wireless) or simply to catch up on the latest in the world of business. According to the Managing Director, Tim Bryce, "The OASIS is ideal for small businesses who are without such facilities, and for business people who do not wish to commute to their downtown offices."

    Participation in the OASIS is $100/month which entitles members to tables and chairs for work, meeting facilities, Internet access, refreshments, access to business publications, an extensive web site tailored to business needs, and various other perks (e.g., a treadmill is provided if you are so inclined). Use of offices and training facilities are on a first come/first served basis; training facilities must be scheduled with OASIS management.

    Terms and registration information is included on the OASIS web site at:

    http://www.phboasis.com/

    The OASIS is located at 3310 Alternate 19 (halfway between Tampa Road and Curlew Road).
    Tel: 727/786-4567

    Notice distributed by:
    Tim Bryce
    Managing Director
    Palm Harbor Business OASIS
    timb001@phmainstreet.com

   
PALM HARBOR KIWANIS GRILLING FOR SCHOOLS

    PALM HARBOR (MARCH 17, 2008) -

    In March, the Palm Harbor Kiwanis Club assisted the fund-raising efforts in two local elementary schools by grilling and purveying hot dogs, bratwursts, pizza, and soft drinks. As in all of our famous pancake and hot dog fund-raisers, we purchased, cooked, and served all of the menu items, and cleaned-up afterwards. The representatives of the school groups promoted the event, sold the tickets and kept ALL of the proceeds for educational purposes.

    On March 1, from 11 A.M. to 3 P.M., we participated in the "Sutherland Family Fun Fest" at Sutherland Elementary School. This was an outstanding fund-raiser, with many children’s activities and food vendors drawing a large and enthusiastic crowd. Overall, approximately $6,000 was raised for the school. This outstanding program was a tribute to the efforts and skills of Amy Kazinsky, overall chair for this program.

    The hard-working Palm Harbor Kiwanis members who worked this event were Nate Middleton, Bob Book, John Kiker, John Burnham, Carl Heifetz, Jack Keiler, Royal Eckstein, Duane Young, Gordon Lovett, and John Papuga. Many customers praised the quality of the brats, and kept us quite busy the entire time with repeat orders.

    On March 14, undaunted by the torrential rains, members of the school community flocked to Palm Harbor Elementary School for their "Family Fun Night" from 5 to 8 P.M. Thanks to the efforts of Denis Beers, this activity went off without a hitch, and was well-received by parents and teachers alike. The children demonstrated their prowess with a martial arts exhibition and instrumental music. Several food vendors were on hand, but the Palm Harbor Kiwanis sale of hot dogs, brats, pizza, and soft drinks was the most popular.

    Participating Palm Harbor Kiwanis members were Jack Keiler, Bob Book, John Burnham, Carl Heifetz, John Papuga, John Kiker, Bud Stein, Chuck Winscott, Marty Bretthauer, and Royal Eckstein.

    Notice courtesy of:
    Carl L. Heifetz
    Public Relations Chairman
    727/375-9383

   
IMAGE SPA AND WELLNESS

    PALM HARBOR (MARCH 17, 2008) - Imagine taking steps to make the change that you want in your life. No longer talking about it or just thinking about it, but taking ACTION!

    At Imagine Spa and Wellness center at 1016 Ohio Street you will enter this quaint old house that provides instant comfort. The decor coupled with soft music and the sweet scent of candles burning, creates a haven in which those who enter can both imagine and act to create the change they desire.

    Please feel free to call for a free consult.

    For more information on this announcement, please contact Rochelle D. Baccari, Licensed Psychotherapist at 727/785-5114.

   
KIWANIS PANCAKE BREAKFAST TO ASSIST CHABOUTY FAMILY

    PALM HARBOR (FEBRUARY 18, 2008) - Responding to the request of the Palm Harbor Fire Department, the Kiwanis Club of the Palm Harbor Area put on a pancake breakfast to help them raise money for the Chabouty family, who had recently been burned out of their Palm Harbor home. This fund-raiser took place at Lake St. George Elementary School, where Linda Chabouty is employed, from 9:00 A.M. until noon, on Feb. 16, 2008..As usual, the breakfast consisted of all-you-can-eat pancakes, using mix donated by Tiffany’s restaurant, and sausages. The Fire Department members provided orange and apple juice and coffee.

    Palm Harbor Kiwanis members who cooked and served the pancakes and sausages, and cleaned up afterwards, were: Carl Heifetz, Bud Stein, Bob Book, Donna Jiles, John Burnham, Jack Keiler, Royal Eckstein, Marty Bretthauer, Duane Young, Chuck Winscott, and John Kiker. We all thank the Fire Department, especially chairs Liz Monforti and Rodney Malpass, for giving our Kiwanis Club this opportunity to serve members of our community in their time of need.

    Members of the Fire Department did a great job selling tickets and getting the word out. The sale of breakfasts generated $905, and an additional $250 was generously donated by Local 2980 of the International Association of Firefighters.

    Notice courtesy of:
    Carl L. Heifetz
    Public Relations Chairman
    727/375-9383

   
ARLENE ZIMMERMANN NAMED LIBRARY VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

Arlene Zimmermann
Arlene Zimmermann
Photo courtesy of Palm Harbor Library

    PALM HARBOR (FEBRUARY 12, 2008) - The Palm Harbor Library is proud to announce that Arlene Zimmermann has been named this year's "Volunteer of the Year." Arlene will be recognized at a May 2 breakfast honoring the library's 160+ volunteers during National Volunteer Appreciation Week.

    Arlene lived in New Jersey all her life and spent twenty years in the banking industry. In her last position, she served as Coordinator of the Upper Deerfield Senior Center. Married to Philip for 43 years, Arlene and her husband moved to Palm Harbor in 2002 when he retired. Because of her love of reading, she joined the library right away. There she learned about the Literacy Program and soon became a tutor. Then, in 2003, she volunteered to take over for the co-directors who were retiring. As director, she coordinates the activities of 109 current tutors and 115 students. She handles all activities including recruiting tutors, applying for grants, overseeing finances and publishing a newsletter. The Council trains new tutors several times during the year and always has a waiting list of students.

    "When Phil and his family came to the United States from Romania in 1949, they spoke only German, and there weren't any programs like this. He and the other children learned English in school, but his parents had to work hard on their own and learned by reading comic books," said Arlene.

    Arlene was recently named to serve on both the Palm Harbor Community Services Agency (which has fiduciary responsibility for the Palm Harbor and East Lake Libraries and for Palm Harbor Parks & Recreation) and the Library Advisory Council (which assists the director with library policy decisions).

    A member of the Lutheran Church of the Palms, she served as the church council secretary for four years. She has also been a member of her condo association board (Highland Lakes Villas on the Green I) for 5 years and treasurer for 4 years. A breast cancer survivor of three years, she has a daughter Stacey and an 8-year-old grandson.

    For more information, contact the library at 727/784-3332.

    Notice courtesy of Debbie Phillips, Administrative Services Director, Palm Harbor Library; 727/784-3332, Ext. 216

   

EAST LAKE HIGH SCHOOL KEY CLUB PANCAKE FUND-RAISER FOR CANCER

    PALM HARBOR (FEBRUARY 1, 2008) - The East Lake High School Key Club, a high school service club sponsored by the Countryside Clearwater Kiwanis Club, joined forces with their sponsoring club, and the Kiwanis Club of the Palm Harbor Area to put on a pancake breakfast to raise money for the American Cancer Society “Relay for Life."

    This very successful fund-raiser took place on Sunday, January 27, from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection on Windmill Pointe Road in East Lake.

    Members of the Palm Harbor Kiwanis Club prepared their well-recognized all-you-can eat pancakes, with butter and syrup, using the terrific pancake mix donated by Tiffany's Restaurant, and sausage. The Key Club and Countryside Kiwanis Club provided coffee, milk, and orange juice. The tickets were sold by representatives members of the Key Club who devoted all of the profits, more then $425, to benefit the American Cancer Society.

    The event was very capably run by Key Club President Jade Futhey and a contingent of hard-working and enthusiastic Key Club members: Roshni Hira (Vice President), Jayasi Duggirla, Gary Lyp (Key Club Dad), Brittany Lyp, Ryan Holm, Jennifer Dipietro, Kellie Brooke, Jamie Gregor (Historian), Janell Gregor (9th grade rep), Kelsey Flannery, Jordana Lipkin, Rachel Valchine, Joshua Lipkin, Victor Florence (Editor/Historian), Evan Prado (Secretary), Nicolle Brennan, Paige Stimmel, Derek Weintraub (Lt. Governor), Michael Weintraub, and Brittany Costanza. The Key Club faculty advisor is Pakita Leone.

    The Key Club advisor for the sponsoring Countryside Kiwanis Club is Frank Ward, and Stuart Harris is the Sponsored Youth Chair. Additional members of the Countryside Club were President Dick Luce, Mary Jo Schurman, Bill Greer, Marion Spengler, and Dan Palmisano.

    The following members of the Palm Harbor Kiwanis Club grilled and served their famous pancakes and sausages: John Burnham, Royal Eckstein, Carl Heifetz, Dwayne Young, Chuck Winscott, Gordon Lovett and fiancé Melissa Hartinger, President Jack Keiler, and John Papuga.

    Notice courtesy of:
    Carl L. Heifetz
    Public Relations Chairman
    727/375-9383

   
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