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PASCO THE TAMPA TRIBUNE WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 1998 SCHOOL savings means money 4 From Page 1 school I districts if they could build schools for less than the state average. In the case of Sand Pine, that meant building it for less than $8.5 million, Rushe said. If the school is built cheaper than that, the Legislature will kick back half of the difference money that can be used at the district's discretion, Rushe said. Savings at Sand Pine came by modeling it after existing Pasco elementary schools Cotee River and Chester Taylor, and by using less-expensive building materials, Rushe said. We had a good handle on construction and architectural costs," Rushe said.

"It made a difference." Sand Pine construction ran about $6.6 million, Rushe said. Buying and treating the land and equipping the school were extra, but the total cost still came in under the state average, Rushe said. Exact figures were not available. obituaries DONALD O. AKER, 82, of New Port Richey died Monday at home.

A native of Somerset, he moved to this area 15 years ago from Mobile, Ala. He was a retired operations manager for Beatrice Foods and Meadow-Gold Dairies in Indianapolis, an Air Force veteran, a Protestant, and a member of the American Legion Paradise Post 79 and Elks Lodge 2284 both in New Port Richey, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10167 and Tarpon Springs Moose Lodge 1429 both in Holiday, Eagles Aerie 62543 and former Chef De Care for Voiture 1310, both in Crawfordsville, Ind. Morgan Funeral Home and Cremation Services, New Port Richey. ROSE O. BACHMAN, 94, of Holiday died Thursday at home.

A native of Chicago, she moved to this area 20 years ago from Illinois. She was Baptist. She is survived by several great nieces and nephews. National Cremation Society, Holiday. MORRIS BIEN, 75, of New Port Richey died Sunday atBrooksville Regional Hospital.

A native of Stamford, he moved to this area 14 years ago from Greenburg, N.Y. He was a retired electrician for Columbia University, Coast Guard veteran of World War II, a member of the Jewish Community Center of West Pasco and the Lighthouse for the Blind. He is survived by his wife, Florence; a son, Barry of White Plains, N.Y.; a daughter, Sheri Guccione of White Plains, N.Y.; and one grandchild. Dobies Funeral Home, Congress Street, New Port Richey. MARY ELIZABETH BRITTIN, 69, of New Port Richey died Monday at home.

A native of Springfield, she moved to this area 30 years ago from Park Forest, Ill. She attended Calvary Temple Church of God in New Port Richey, was a member of the Beacon Square Civic A Association and Women's Club, both in Holiday. She is survived by a son, Terry L. of New Port Richey; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Dobies Funeral Congress Street, New Port Richey.

FRANCIS P. FOX, 71, of New Port Richey died Tuesday at National Healthcare Center in New Port Richey. A native of Boston, he moved to this area six years ago from New Jersey. He was a retired auto parts salesman and a Navy veteran of World War II. He Funeral Notices SPOTO Angelina LoCicero Spoto, 87, of Crystal Springs, FL, died Sunday, June 28 at St.

Joseph Hospital, Tampa. A funeral Mass will be of. fered for the repose of her soul on Thursday 10:00 A.M. at O.L.P.H. Catholic Church with entombment in Myrtle Hill Memorial Park.

Angelina was preceded in death by her loving husband, Nelson R. Spoto, and granddaughter, Angela M. Russo Afeld. She was born on June 6, 1911 in Tampa and lived in Crystal Springs on the family's dairy farm for the past 38 years. She was a member of St.

Joseph Catholic Church of Zephyrhills. She was a homemaker, wonderful cook, a ing woman of great strength, faith and devotion to her family. is survived by her sons, Joseph Spoto and wite, Frances, of Springs and Nelson: Spoto Jr. and Peggy of Crystal Springs; Rose Zambito and husband, ignazio, of Tampa, Josephine and husband, Waldo, of. Merritt.

land, FL, Judith Braddy and husband, James of Brandon, Lillian (Russo) Wiebeld and husband, Howard, of Brandon; grandchildren, Susie (Nasworthy) Theders, Petey Nasworthy. and wife, Toni, Jeff Nasworthy, Wanda (Nasworthy) Francisco and hus: bulletin, for extras When Sand Pine administrators learned of the pending school improvement award, they requested $15,000 to match what parents had raised for a playground. They got the word in June that their request had been approved. "I was thrilled to death," said Ginny Yanson, Sand Pine's principal. "The district has been wonderful." Sand Pine's playground will be the first time such funds are used, Rushe said.

Not all of the trust award will or can be used at Sand Pine, he added. That restriction is in place to guard against districts building schools very cheaply and then using SIT money to add on extras that normally would not be included, Rushe said. "They don't want districts playing that game," Rushe said. "That's not the intent." Nicole Ruday covers business, development and other issues in Pasco County. Reach her in Land 0' Lakes at (813) 949-9310.

is survived by a son, Jeffrey D. of Willow Springs, a daughter, Kimberly Dellutri of New Port Richey; and six grandchildren. Dignified Funeral Alternatives, New Port Richey. ZORO E. HASTINGS, 88, of Hudson died Saturday at Windsor Woods Retirement Home.

A native of Cleveland, she moved to this area several years ago. She was a retired seamstress for the Seamstress Union in New York City and a Presbyterian. She is survived by her daughter, Georgia Rizzo Sparrow of Reno, a grandchild; and a great-great grandchild. Family Funeral Care, Hudson. ISABELLE M.

JONES, 91, of Zephyrhills died Saturday at East Pasco Medical Center. She moved to this area 23 years ago from her native Gardiner, Maine. She was a retired bookkeeper for Gardiner Motors Inc. She is survived by her sister, Emily Jones of Zephyrhills, and several nephews and nieces. Coleman Ferguson Funeral Homes, Zephyrhills.

MARY BELLE PADGETT, 61, of Zephyrhills died Sunday. She moved to this area 19 years ago from her native Cynthiana, Ky. She is survived by two sons, Mark of Zephyrhills and Orie T. of Tampa; three daughters, Edna Boulanger of Jackson, Joyce Riley of Dade City, and Sandra Brooks of Zephyrhills; and 10 grandchildren. Whitfield Funeral Home, Zephyrhills.

BERNARD G. RUDER, 57, of New Port Richey died Sunday at Harborside Healthcare Center Gulf Coast in New Port Richey. He was a a a a a a a a a a native of Pittsford, a former printing press operator for Sir Speedy Printing, an Army veteran and Catholic. He is survived by his mother, May of Auburndale; and two brothers, Louis and Harold, both of Detroit. Dobies Funeral Home, Congress Street, New Port Richey.

AARON SISK, 17, of Land O' Lakes died Sunday at St. Joseph's Hospital. A native of Tampa, he was an apprentice block mason for DT Concrete Pumping and member of Bethel Baptist Church. He is survived by his parents, Donald and Annette Sisk of Land O' Lakes; his paternal grandfather, his maternal grandparents, Robert and Shirley of Tampa; three brothers, Daniel, Derick and Kevin, all of Land O' Lakes; and a sister, Mandy Eaker of Land O' Lakes. Loyless Funeral Home, Lutz-Land band, Tim, Christina (Spoto) Mastrogianakis and husband, Larry, Maria (Spoto) Ray and husband, David, Donna' (Zambito) Scalabroni and husband, Luigi, Frank Zambito and wife, Melissa, John Zambia and wife, Elaine, Micnael Zambito, Teresa (Braddy) Stewart and husband, Michael, James Braddy and wife, Lisa, Mark Braddy and wife, Jennifer, Rick Russo and wife, Tanya, Nelson Russo and wife, Kelli, Lea (Spoto) Murdoch and husband, Rick; and31 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Angelina's grandsons will be her pallbearers. Flowers will be accepted or contributions may be made to your favorite charity. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. with recitation of the Catholic Wake Rite at 7:00 P.M. at BLOUNT, CURRY ROEL FUNERAL HOMES CEMETERIES Armenia Chapel 4730 N.

Armenia Avenue 813-877-7676 WHITE AVON PARK On June 30, 1998, Rita Frances O'Donnell White passed on. She was born in WilkesBarre, PA on December 31, 1925, daughter of the late Mary and Pat. rick O'Donnell, formerly of Dungloe, Donegal. During the 40's she adorned the title of 'The Chesterfield Girl, aNew York City Rockette, and sang with a number of big bands, including the "Tommy Tucker Band' Over the years she was an active member of the 'Sweet Adelines' and The Catholic Council of Women. She will be missed immensely by her family and her community.

She I a listing of events, meetings and local goings-on NEW PORT RICHEY Craft sale: The volunteer crafters of Hernando-Pasco Hospice will have a craft sale at the Hospice office in New Port Richey, 4422 Grand from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday. O' Lakes Chapel. ANGELINA LoCICERO SPOTO, 87, of Crystal Springs died Sunday in Tampa.

A native of Tampa, she moved to this area 38 years ago. She was a member of St. Joseph's Church in Zephyrhills, and former member of the Sons of Italy Lodge 1251. She is survived by two sons, Joseph T. and Nelson both of Crystal Springs; four daughters, Rose Zambito of Tampa, Josephine Nasworthy of Merritt Island and Judith Braddy and Lillian Wiebeld, both of Brandon; 16 grandchildren; and 31 great grandchildren.

Blount Curry Roel Funeral Home and Cemeteries, Armenia Chapel. JOSEPH H. STILL, 74, of New Port Richey died Tuesday at home. A native of Jersey City, N.J., he moved to this area three years ago from Lyndhurst, N.J. He was a retired oil refinery technician for Exxon Oil an Army veteran of World War II, Catholic and a member of the Timber Greens Troupers.

He is survived by his wife, Vivian; a son, Joseph of Valrico; two daughters, Joanne Still of Accord, N.Y., and Susan Ulman of Oviedo; a sister, Irene Swigon of Point Pleasant, N.J.; and two grandchildren. Faupel Funeral Home, Port Richey. RAY WIENER, 64, of Zephyrhills died Monday in Lakeland. A native of Cincinnati, he moved to this area 21 years ago from Fort Lauderdale. He was retired from the Air Force and the former owner of Ray M.

Wiener Photo Studio in Fort Lauderdale, a member of St. Coleman's Catholic Church in Fort Lauderdale, and St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Zephyrhills. He is survived by a daughter, Reyanne of Fort Lauderdale; a stepson, Fred McMurtrey of Fort Lauderdale; a stepdaughter, Jill Wessels of Fort Lauderdale; a brother, George of Cincinnati; a sister, Anna Mae Gardner of Cincinnati; and four. grandchildren.

Oakley Funeral Home, Zephyrhills. MARJORIE DONELLA WILEY, 72, of Tampa died Saturday at home. She was a lifelong resident of Tampa. She was a waitress and maid in the hotel industry and Baptist. She is survived by two sons, Fred Wood of Zephyrhills and Vernon of Tampa; two daughters, Patricia of Orlando and Lola Rhodes of Grand Rapids, seven grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.

Whitfield Funeral Home, Zephyrhills. was married to the late Emerson James White, and she is mother of a son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Jane White of Tempe, Arizona; daughter, Patricia White of Avon Park, Florida; son and daughter inlaw, Terrence and Victoria White of Walled Lake, Michigan; and daughter and son-in-law, Kathleen and Lloyd Brochu of Americus, Georgia. Grandmother of Maureen White, Michael White, Daniel White, David Brochu, James Brochu, Michael Erin White, Ryan White, Alexis Sanns, Brian White, Patrick Brochu, Casey White, Mariah White, Tully White and Erin White. Other survivors include sister, Aileen O'Donnell Marlow of Wilkes Pennsylvania; brother and sister-in-law, James and Mary O'Donnell of Harvey's Lake, Pennsylvania; sister-in-law and husband, Annabelle and John Peretti of Melville, New York; brother-in-law, Edward White of Cummings, Georgia; and several nieces and nephews. A viewing and visitation will be held at Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 1 from P.M.

with the Rosary service begin: ning at 6:00 P.M. The funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, July 2 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church with Gerald P. Grogan officiating at both Rosary service and funeral Mass. Interment will follow in Meadow Lawn Memorial Gardens in New Port Richey, Florida.

Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church Youth Ministry, or to Sumter County Schools Georgia Fine Arts Programs or Media Centers. STEPHENSON-NELSON FUNERAL HOME Avon Park Swim lesson registration is being held at the New Port Richey pool and will run throughout the summer until classes are filled. Lesson fees for two-week sessions are $10 to $20, plus a registration fee. For information, call (813) 841-4567. Ham radio testing: Exam sessions are held at 7 p.m.

on the fourth Tuesday of the month in the meeting room of the Office of Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Communications Center, 8744 Government Drive. Reservations are required. Call (813) 938-7810 at least five days prior to the day of testing. Legal problems: Free legal help for residents older than 60 is available through the Helping the Elderly with Legal Problems program. Half-hour appointments are twice a month from 1 to 4 p.m.

Thursdays at the Alzheimer's Association, West Central Florida Chapter, 6640 Van Buren at the Claude Pepper Senior Center. Call (813) 848-8888. PASCO COUNTY Bike trail grand opening: The July 12 opening of the 21-mile Wilderness Trail Loop will start with a short dedication ceremony at 9 a.m. at Trout Creek Park, followed by guided bike rides for all skill levels. Refreshments will be provided to riders along the trail.

The event is free, but all riders must pre-register by Monday by calling (813) 968-6309. Event participants will enjoy educational displays, an instructional skills course for new riders, specially trained volunteer trail stewards and a new trail marking system. Host families sought: The Leisure and Educational Culture Program is seeking host families to open their homes to English-speaking French students for three weeks during August. The students need to be matched with host families by mid-July. For information, call Kay Reeves at (352) 799-4999.

Rebuilding Your Flooded Home: Residents interested in the program presented by Gary Cook from the University of Florida: are asked to call the Pasco County Cooperative Extension Service: East (352) 521-4288; West (813) 847-8177, Ext. 4288; Central ZEPHYRHILLS (813) 996 7341, Ext. 4288; or fax (352) 523-1921. Your name, Thrift shop: The Thrift Shop address and phone numbers will of First United Methodist Church be added to the waiting list for at 5409 11th St. is open from 8 notification of the next possible a.m.

to noon Wednesdays during date. the summer months. Donations of clothing, crafts, etc. are welcome. Volunteers are needed: Help is sought to assist older Help the environment: people with paying monthly bills, Recycling efforts continue through balancing checkbooks or setting East Pasco Meals on Wheels.

up a budget. Call CARES in Although the group no longer can Zephyrhills at (813) 782-9396; pick up recyclables, it still collects Land O' Lakes, 996-6509; or Port aluminum cans and newspapers at Richey, (813) 862-9291. 38145 15th Ave. A white utility trailer serves as a recycling bin in LUTZ-LAND O' LAKES back of the main building. Service officer available: PORT RICHEY Veterans in central Pasco who need help in filing claims or Yoga classes: Penny appeals can contact 996-5877.

Cornell teaches yoga classes from Disabled American Veterans 7 to 8 p.m. every Wednesday at Chapter 120 service office is at Unity Church, 5844 Pine Hill 5110 Land O' Lakes and is Road; and from 9 to 10 a.m. every open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at King of Kings Lutheran Mondays and Fridays.

Church, 10337 U.S. 19. HOLIDAY ELFERS Exercise classes: Stretch Dance social: Elfers Senior and tone classes for ages 15 and Center, 4136 Barker Drive, holds older are offered at the Holiday a dance social every Wednesday Recreation Complex, 2730 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Strauber Memorial Highway, center. Refreshments will be Holiday.

The classes will stress served. floor exercises and stretching to improve strength, flexibility and HUDSON overall muscle tone. The classes are held from 7 to Flea market: The last 8 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. Saturday of every month there will Cost is $4 per class or $25 per be a flea market held at Veterans month.

of Foreign Wars Post 7631 at the For information, call the post, 13129 Colony Road, complex, (813) 934-4198 or (813) beginning at 8 a.m. To reserve a 942-7439. space or for information, call (813) 856-0051. Hospice Thrift Shoppe: Donations of furniture, HERNANDO COUNTY housewares, bric-a-brac and clothing are being sought for the Slovene National Benefit Hospice of Pasco Thrift Shoppe, Society: A member meeting is 3336 are held at 1 p.m. on the Grand Blvd.

Store hours first Sunday Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, of every month at the lodge, 13383 Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 County Line Road. Dances are p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m. to p.m. held from 2 to 6 p.m.

on the third 7 For information, call (813) Sunday of each month. Food and 842-7262. refreshments are available at 1:30 p.m. For information, call (813) Classes in fine arts 376-8486. offered: The Pasco Fine Arts Gifts benefit children: Council and Center, 5744 Moog Hospice Center has hand-painted Road, offers ongoing classes in: gift items for sale every Thursday Beginning art, and drawing and of the month.

The center is open painting on Mondays; pottery and to the public from 10 a.m. to 2 oil painting, Tuesdays; watercolor, p.m. Proceeds benefit and pastels, Wednesdays; the program for terminally ill children. The creativity and creative writing, center is on Cortez pottery and pen ink, Thursdays; (State Road 50), next to Evergreen tole painting, Friday; beginning Woods. art, children's drawing, Young Artists Club, and watercolor and Compiled by Diane Loebel mixed media on Saturdays.

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