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 Punta Gorda Police



supervisor named to state post


ongratulations
 to Nancy Morris.
 The Punta Gorda
Police Department com-
munications supervisor
recently was elected
president of the Florida
Association of Public
Safety Communications
Officials, according to a
release from the depart-
ment.
 The international as-
sociation is the world's
oldest and largest
nonprofit professional
organization dedicated
to the enhancement of
public safety commu-
nications. Morris, who
has been a member
since 2005, will serve a
one-year term.
 000
 Congratulations to
Cadet Emily L. Woods,
daughter of Kevin and
Nancy Woods of Port
 Charlotte.
 She recent-
 ly gradu-
 ated from
 the U.S.
 Military
 Academy
 in West
 WOODS Point, N.Y.,
 according
to a release from the
academy.
 While at West Point,
she concentrated her
studies in business
management and
Spanish. She was
commissioned as a
second lieutenant in
the U.S. Army within


the Adjutant General
Corps branch and will
report to Hunter Army
Airfield, Savannah, Ga.,
for her first assignment.
 000
 Congratulations
to Carol Waters. She
recently was recognized
by the Charlotte Bay
Chapter of the National
Society Daughters
of the American
Revolution with its
Community Service
Award at its annual
spring award luncheon
held at the Isles Yacht
Club in Punta Gorda,
according to a release
from DAR.
 The program also in-
cluded the induction of
a new member, Brenda
Syrakis.
 STAR Awards went
to Debra Allen,
Ruth Dunn, Penny
Fahrbach, Kathy Knee,
Connie Maus and
Lynette Theisen for
achievement in behalf
of the chapter.
 000
 Congratulations to
Brianna Burkhart
of Port Charlotte
High School, Amber


 PHOTO BY BOB & KAYE CARPENTER
Debbie Chaffin, owner of Village Oyster Bar, celebrates with
Bob Carpenter who was the general manager of Fishermen's
Village when Debbie first opened the establishment.


Howarth of Florida
Gulf Coast University
and Jordan McGee
of the University of
Florida, who received
scholarships from the
Zonta Club of Punta
Gorda-Port Charlotte,
according to a release
from the club. Also
Suzette Lampskin
was recognized with
the Patricia A. Fryer
Memorial Scholarship
while studying to
become a nurse.
 In addition, officers
were installed for the
2014-2015 year: Mary
Resto, president;
Regina Grogan, vice
president; Kathleen
Palmer, secretary;
Jeanette Deptula, trea-
surer; and Dr. David
Wilson, director.
 Donations to the


Zonta International
Foundation Rose Fund
were made from the
club for Joan Howarth,
outgoing president,
and Wilson as Zontian
of the Year in honor
of their service to the
community.

 Congratulations to
Michael James Edwards
and Andreau Lucien
Audet of Port Charlotte,
and George Edward
Schoenfeld of Punta
Gorda. They recently
earned Dean's List
recognition at Norwich
University in Northfield,
Vt., according to a
release from the school.
 Rusty Pray is editor
of the Charlotte Sun.
He can be reached at
rpray@sun-herald.com.


PHOTO PROVIDED


It was the last "last call"
at Village Oyster Bar when
general manager and
bartender extraordinaire Ron
Winters closed down that bar
for the last time.


 PHOTO BY BETH FREDRICKSON
Partying under the "Party is Here" balloon are Marie Sellito (center) and Rick Mohaupt directly
behind her.
 PHOTO PROVIDED
 BY HANK KILLION
 In recognition of
 National Garden
 Week, June 1-7,
 the Charlotte
 County Commis-
 sioners presented
 Proclamations to
 iLemon Bay Garden
 Club, Englewood,
 Port Charlotte
 and Punta Gorda
 ...Garden Clubs.
 Pictured, from
 left, Carol Briggs,
 Mary Sterwerf,
 Carol Moore, Rose
 Sheedy, Libby
 Curnow, Sue
 Killion, Commis-
 sioner Tricia Duffy,
 Marge Willis-Ronn,
 Vera Heiner, Cindy
 Martin and Carolyn
 Savary.


I COMMUNITY NEWS BRIEF


Dancers to present
 'Unforgettable'
 show
 Dancers from the Port
Charlotte Florida Dance
Workshop will perform
at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
today at the Charlotte
Performing Arts Center,
701 Carmalita St. (next to
Charlotte High School),
Punta Gorda. This year's
program will salute a
host of "Unforgettable"
memories in the lives of


countless talented aspir-
ing artists. A huge cast
of local, award-winning
performers will grace
the stage as they display
an evening of leaps,
turns and toe-tapping
rhythms. The performers
have embraced the
"Unforgettable" theme
because it is a salute to
the truly "Unforgettable"
alumnae who have gone
on from their workshop
family to pursue profes-
sional careers. This year's


audience members will
sense the enthusiasm as
they watch performers
ages 3 through adult
present an array of
musical numbers from
classical, to Broadway, to
pop.
 The open-seating tick-
ets are $15 at the door.
For more information
about the school's regular
classes and summer pro-
grams, call 941-743-2115,
or visit www.floridada-
nceworkshop.com.


 FAMILY ALBUM

Lovetts celebrate 50 years


R yland and Marcia (nee Fields) Lovett met in
 1960, in Toledo, Ohio, at McDonald's, where
 Ryland was a manager and Marcia was still in
high school.
 After college, they married June 6, 1964, at St. Paul's
Lutheran Church.
 Marcia enjoyed her career as an elementary education
teacher. They relocated to Charlotte County, Fla., in 1974, as
Ryland had become a franchise owner of McDonald's. He is
now partners in McDonald's with his son, Richard Lovett.
 The Lovetts have been blessed with two children,
Richard (Chris) Lovett and Michelle (Craig) Bronson;
five grandchildren, Alexis, Tyler and Carly Lovett, and
Mackenzie and Keira Bronson; and great-grandson,
Bentley Lovett.
 They will celebrate their golden anniversary with family
and friends at Opus, and will be taking a cruise later in the
year.
 It is hard to put into words how blessed we are to have
them in our lives, so, as a dedication to them from their
family, below is a short summary to guide us in our lives as
we continue to go forward. Thank you, from your family,
for showing us the true meaning of love and commitment.
 'A partnership like yours is rare; 50 years you've been
together! You've always been a loving team, in sunny and
stormy weather. Nothing can tarnish your lasting love; at
50 years you're GOLD! Your affection shines as you go
through the years, with each other to love and hold."
(attributed to Karl or Joanna Fuchs)
 Grecos celebrate 60 years


arbara (nee Andersen) and Arthur Greco of
 Punta Gorda, Fla., celebrated their 60th wedding
 anniversary Saturday, May 10, 2014.
 They were married May 10, 1954, and have lived in
the area for 23 years.
 Barbara was an administrative assistant for Dr. J.E.
Geenen in Racine, Wis.; she retired in 1989. Arthur
was a general foreman at AMC/Chrysler in Kenosha,
Wis.; he retired in 1986.
 Their children are Bill (Lisa) Greco of Punta Gorda,
Cindy (Tim) Odders of Gilbert, Ariz., Joan (Pat) Kothe
of Austin, Texas, Tom (Genny) Greco of Suwanee, Ga.,
and the now-deceased Mark Greco, who passed away
in 1991; they also have 17 grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren.
 The couple celebrated with a day on Boca Grande,
Fla., with their son, Bill, and daughter-in-law, Lisa.

 Morellos celebrate 65 years


L orraine and Jim Morello celebrated their 65th
wedding anniversary Thursday, April 24, 2014.
 They were married April 24, 1949, on Long Island,
N.Y, and have lived in Punta Gorda, Fla., for 38 years.
 Lorraine and Jim have a daughter, Karen (Dave) Mangas;
granddaughter, Kristie (companion, John Kelly) Mangas;
grandson, David Mangas; and great-grandson, Ayden.
 They returned from a week of celebrations in Orlando,
Fla., with their immediate family. A wonderful week was
had by all.

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