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Governor Signs Two Pieces of Senator Mike Fasano's Sexual Violence Legislation Into Law E-mail
Saturday, 05 July 2008

State Senator Mike Fasano has announced that Governor Charlie Crist signed two key victims protection bills into law the first week in July. Fasano sponsored the legislation during the recently ended session of the Florida Legislature.

SB 994/HB 489 allows victims of sexual violence to take up to three days of leave (which can be paid or unpaid at the discretion of the employer) to deal with issues arising from the crime. This bill applies to victims working for employers with 50 or more employees. Victims may need to take leave to:

· Seek an injunction for protection.

· Obtain medical care or mental health counseling.

· Obtain services from a rape crisis center or other victim service organization.

· Make their home secure.

· Seek legal assistance for issues arising from the sexual violence.

"Victims of sexual violence deserve as much help as they may need to deal with the often life changing issues that can occur following an attack," Senator Fasano states. "This legislation will go a long way towards helping victims begin to put their lives back together."

Additionally the governor signed a related bill, SB 2574/ HB 141, that will allow a public records exemption for personal identifying information of a victim of sexual violence. Without the exemption from Florida's public records law the information submitted to a public agency by an agency employee seeking leave related to the violence would be available for public review.

"Without the exemption from public records law the disclosure of the information could expose a victim of sexual violence to humiliation, thus deterring them from seeking the help the new law will provide," Senator Fasano states. "Additionally, public review of the information would enable the perpetrator of the sexual violence to determine the victim's schedule and location which could lead to further violence and jeopardy for the victim."

Both bills became law immediately upon the governor's action.

 
"I Love This Country I Live In," July 2, 2008 E-mail
Wednesday, 02 July 2008
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Tropical Breeze photo by Sue Suby.

Craig Gangi spoke to Sue Suby about Old Glory, patriotism and riding for charities. See the video.


 

 
Pontoon History Ride: July 2, 2008 E-mail
Wednesday, 02 July 2008
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from left; Floyd Egner, Tropical Breeze; Ron Fekete, Safety Harbor Museum; Dean and Carl Speck, Safety Harbor residents; Bobbie Jones,  Safety Harbor Museum. Watch the video of this 'test run' event by Sue Suby.
 
Safety Harbor Obituaries July 2008 E-mail
Tuesday, 01 July 2008

John Francis Meade, 59, formerly of Safety Harbor, died April 10, 2008. He is survived by a son, Trever J. "TJ" Meade; a daughter, Angelia Deal; and, two grandsons.

Tracy R. Boyer, 66, Safety Harbor, died June 6, 2008 at home. Formerly a resident of Tierra Verde, he was born in St. Louis, MO to the late Emmett and Cecelia Boyer, and graduated from the Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy, University of Missouri. His entire 28-year career was spent at IBM serving in various positions, starting in 1963 as a government quota salesman and in 1979 being ultimately promoted to senior administrator, in which he performed in various capacities until his retirement in 1991. During 1964-1966, he took leave for military duty from IBM and served as a First Lieutenant in the Army Corps of Engineers, 88th Engineer Battalion. During May 1966, he was awarded the Army Commendation Award for Meritorious Service. Survivors include his longtime companion, Adrienne Shirk; a daughter, Jennifer Pasquali and her husband Christopher; a son Christopher; and two grandchildren, Ryan and Jessica Pasquali. He also is survived by his golden retriever, Chloe; however predeceased by his beloved first golden retriever, Chapman Sandune Wetherwill.

Rev. Daniel O. Reeverts, 90, Safety Harbor, died June 7, 2008. Born March 12, 1918, he moved here in 1999 from Levittown, PA. He was the pastor of the Trinity Reformed Churc of Ridgewood, Queens, NY. Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Elizabeth; three sons, Dean, Colchester, IL, Daniel, Redondo Beach, CA, and Jon, Burlington, CO; two daughters, Mary Longenecker, Trinity, FL, and Rita Reeverts, Arvada, CO; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Richard Gerson, 56, Tarpon Springs, formerly of Safety Harbor, died June 9, 2008 at home. Born December 27, 1951, he was the author of more than 25 books on motivational and marketing topics. He was a speaker and consultant to businesses and competitive sports athletes. Survivors include his wife, Robbi; two sons, Mitchell and Michael and his fiancee, Jessica Tubolino; his mother, Faith Laudia, and stepfather, Richard Laudia; a brother, Steve Gerson; and, his father, Mark Gerson.

Themestocles Constantine "Tom" Foundas, 65, Safety Harbor, died June 16, 2008 at home. Born August 9, 1942, in Newburgh, NY to Greek immigrant parents, he graduated from Newburgh Free Academy and attended the University of Tampa, where he received a business degree in 1967. He served in the U.S. Army from 1968 to 1970. For 20 years, he was employed in various capacities by the Lanier Corporation. In recent years, he was known by many Clearwater locals as the assistant manager of the Hess Express at 1625 McMullen Booth Rd. His interests included film, travel, classical music, history and biblical studies. He is survived by his son, Scott Foundas, of Los Angeles, CA; his former wife, Harriet Foundas, of Tampa; and cousins John Foundas of Saugerties, NY, Themestocles Foundas, of Aiken, SC, and Gary Cholakis, of New York City.

Phyllis J. Fair, 83, Safety Harbor, died June 19, 2008. She was the daughter of James and Chrystal Peters, and the granddaughter of Orvale and Joy Arnold of Delphos. She married (COL) Stanley D. Fair (deceased), also of Delphos, and during their 60 year marriage had four children: Jeffrey D., PhD., Stanley D., Jr. (deceased), Melissa J., and Chrystal A. Fair; as well as three grandchildren, MAJ Jeff Fair, Justin Fair, PhD., and Ben Fair. She and her husband moved to Florida in 1999 where they were active members of the First Presbyterian Church. She also was a graduate of the Ringling School of Art, Sarasota, a member of the National Society DAR, and a member of the Pennsylvania Watercolor Society.

Sameh N. "Sam" Gowanny, 49, Safety Harbor, died June 19, 2008 after a short illness. He was born January 1, 1959. Survivors include his son, Conner, Hinesville, GA; parents, Isis and Nagib Gowanny, Clearwater; a brother, Mike, and his daughter, Bianca, Grand Island, NY; a sister, Helen, and her husband, Newssim Gowanny-William, Tecumseh, MI.

Joan Byrd, 78, Safety Harbor, formerly of Dunedin, died June 20, 2008. She is survived by a daughter, Christine Byrd, and a granddaughter, Holli Chopra.

Maryanne Laccabue, 64, Safety Harbor, died June 28, 2008. Survivors include her husband, Richard; two sons, Michael and Matthew and their wives, Michele and Shann; two brothers, Bill and Burt Carle; and, three grandchildren, Spencer, Alex and Chris.

 
Springtime City Kiwanis Club Changes Meeting Location E-mail
Tuesday, 01 July 2008

The Kiwanis Club of Springtime City in Clearwater, celebrating its 51st year of service, has changed its weekly meeting location to Clearwater Country Club, 525 North Betty Lane, Clearwater. The club meets 6-7:30 p.m. every Thursday.

Recent club service activities have include the 15th annual Free Children's Health Fair that occurs every July at the Long Center, college scholarships to SPC, many school programs from Headstart through High School including the Ed Wells, Jr. /Kiwanis Invitational Track and Field Meet for the past 46 years, as well as direct donations to children-related groups and causes that benefit children and youth in the Clearwater area.

Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. The motto for Kiwanis is: "Serving the Children of the World".

Kiwanis International has 17 clubs in Pinellas county with more than 300,000 members in 94 nations. Last year, Kiwanis clubs donated more than $100 million and almost 7 million volunteer hours for community service projects.

Call Dale Tindall, 727-725-7549, or visit www.kiwanis.org/club/springtimecity.

 
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