IT's YOUR HOME Magazine - Valentine Issue | February 2013

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TRINITY • NEW PORT RICHEY • ODESSA • HOLIDAY • TARPON SPRINGS • EAST LAKE • PALM HARBOR

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For the LOVE of Chocolate

Local Fresh MarketsHealthy & Fun!

West Pasco Chamber of Commerce

Joe Alpine, 15 Years of Dedication

Hometown Story

For The Love of Chocolate Valentine Gift Ideas

Artisanal Chocolates Experience chocolates the way they were meant to be enjoyed. Made with French and Belgian dark and milk chocolate, each hand crafted piece is a work of art. They look too beautiful to eat but are simply too good not to! So many delicious flavors to choose from!Viktoria Richards Chocolates6334 Rowan Rd, New Port Richey727-505-6567 | www.vrchocolates.com

Chocolate DiamondsA kiss that lasts forever™ and zero calories. Chocolate does come in a box…a DeLuca’s Fine Jewelry Box.DeLuca’s Fine Jewelry3104 Town Ave. Trinity727-375-2992

Chocolate Dipped PretzelsHand-dipped chocolate pret-zels decorated with a sweet and salty twist!Sweet Pretzels & more813-504-6272

Chocolate MartinisChocolate Dove DiscoveriesChocolate Martinis that are choc-full of dark choc-olate and toasted nightly as a bestseller. This tasty libation will win her heart.Melody Kelly | #16361727-207-3499 | www.mydcdsite.com/MelodyKelly

david w. dempsey, d.d.s.the art and science of dentistry

Chocolate Hand Paraffin Treatment

Indulge your senses as you restore, nourish & moisturize your hands with your next den-

tal cleaning and exam. Now that is sweet! David W. Dempsey D.D.S. | The Art &

Science of Dentistry10733 Maplecreek Dr, Ste. 102, Trinity

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Sanders Fine Chocolates & Hot FudgeA Chocolate-lover's dream come true! Gluten Free and All Natural. America’s original gourmet ice cream and dessert topping. Karen’s Gifts6232 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey727-841-0207

Chocolate Chocolate CupcakesGourmet moist and delicious cupcakes baked from scratch daily with plenty of love. Hence, the nickname "Love Muffins".Sugardarlings Cones & Cupcakes8511 Old CR 54, New Port Richey727-376-CAKE | www.sugardarlingscupcakes.com

Rich Chocolate HairChocolate this rich doesn’t come in a box but it will make someone special

look and feel beautifulCabelo Salon

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AccountingA+ Tax & Accounting...........................30 Unbehagen Advisors.............................33AdvertisingIt’s Your Home Magazine..................6,34Topaz Marketing Group.....................6,34Air Conditioning Best Services A/C.................................28Harrell Home Services..........................25McWilliams A/C...................................22Apartment Living Trinity Club...........................................29 Attorneys- Personal Injury Andreopoulos Law Firm.......................32Bakery Dove Chocolates.....................................2 Sugardarlings Cones & Cupcakes.........12Sweet Pretzels & More..........................14 Viktoria Richards Chocolates..................2Banks/Credit UnionAchieva Credit Union..............................5Florida Central Credit Union.................32Business GroupsCash Mob of West Pasco.......................30 Rooters Club..........................................36 Tarpon Springs Chamber of Commerce.........................................36 Trinity Business Association.................48 West Pasco Business Association..........36West Pasco Chamber of Commerce.......7,35Cleaning ServiceThe Cleaning Angel...............................28Computer Repair A+ Computer Services..........................30 Cudixs....................................................34Consignment ShopsSmile Faith Thrift Shop.........................20Dentists David W. Dempsey, D.D.S....................18

Family Entertainment Jungle Bounce.......................................43Congo River Golf .................................42Florist Chloe’s Creations..................................15Gift Shops Karen’s Gifts..........................................12GolfSeven Springs Golf & Country Club.....................................................40Hair Salons & Nails Aqua Terra Salon & Spa........................13 Cabelo Salon Inc....................................16Stylez of Trinity......................................17Health & Nutrition Better Health & Nutrition......................17 Homecare Services Home Helpers........................................20 Jewelers DeLuca’s Fine Jewelry........................6,11Massage TherapyMassage Therapy Center......................10Mind & Body Defy Aging............................................21 Music LessonsMusic Matters .......................................42Nail Salon Amber Nails..........................................16Non-Profit Organizations Smile Faith Foundation.........................20SPCA Suncoast.......................................47Pavers C.M. Pavers & Hardscapes...................25Pet Grooming & Boutique Paw Wash Plus......................................47Physicians-Cosmetic Surgery Rinnova Med-Surgical & Laser Institute,.................................................17

Physicians-Internal Medicine Dr. Halima Gafhoor................................20Physicians-Optometrist Dr. Sandra Stroud...................................20Picture Framing Picture Perfect ......................................25Plumbing ContractorPete’s Certified Plumbing.......................28Pool Contractor Posh Pools of Florida, Inc.......................23Real Estate Debbie Dawson, ReMax Sunset Realty........................26,27Mary Archie, Florida Luxury Realty............................22Restaurants Best of Philly Cheesesteak House...........38Carmelita’s..............................................38Dimitri’s On the Water............................37Grand Plaza Cafe...............................37,39Seven Springs Golf & Country Club.......................................................40Windows on the Green at Fox Hollow Club.....................................38Zen Forrest..............................................37Roofing Contractors Arry’s Roofing Services.........................24 Storage Facilities Seven Springs Self Storage.....................29 Upholsterer Sunshine Upholstery...............................22Veterinarians Animal Care Center of Pasco..................46Website Design Websitedzyn............................................31 Weight LossBody by Vi.............................................19

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TRINITY, NEW PORT RICHEY, ODESSA, HOLIDAY, TARPON SPRINGSEAST LAKE, PALM HARBOR & NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES

Volume 4 Issue 1 VALENTINE Issue 2013

PUBLISHER/EDITORDebbie Dawson

ART DIRECTORPapande Newman

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Just in Time for Valentine’s Day

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DeLuca’s Fine Jewelry is happy to announce the arrival of award winning jewelry artist Chi Galatea’s interchangeable pendant and earring components. These designs are for use with any style of beads (today’s hottest fashion) including Chi’s hand carved Tahitian and freshwater pearls, available exclusively at DeLuca’s. Not only are these pieces exceptionally crafted and designed, they are affordable. All are priced below $100.

So, this Valentine’s Day, don’t just be ordinary, be Extraordinary! Visit DeLuca’s Fine Jewelry, where all of our unique pieces of jewelry and beads are hand selected. Take home a special treasure for your Valentine this February 14th.

Happy Valentine’s Day!Joanna & Larry DeLuca

West Pasco Chamber of Commerce FAREWELL TO PRESIDENT JOE ALPINE AND WELCOME NEW PRESIDENT CHIP WICHMANOWSKI

Joe Alpine He has lived a colorful life. He was drafted into the armed forces and served in Vietnam in 1965-66, as a helicopter gunner and later, a military police officer. He married his wife, Barbara, in 1967, and they raised two daughters. Upon moving to Florida in 1971, he became an “elf” for eight years with Keebler, the well-known cookie manufacturer.

In 1997, he co-chaired the Business Development Week in Pasco County, which led to his becoming the President of the West Pasco Chamber of Commerce.

Now, after 15 years of dedicated service to the Chamber, Joe Alpine has relinquished his executive position.

“How time flies when you’re having fun,” he quips.

When Joe turned 70 last Fall, he decided it was time to retire and spend more time with Barbara, his daughters and grandsons, Justin & Ayden.

A “Roast & Toast” celebration of his tenure with the West Pasco Chamber was held at Spartan Manor in New Port Richey, January 11, where he was honored for his tireless service.

One of his biggest accomplishments as President of the Chamber was keeping the membership up as the economy entered into recession. The Chamber membership currently exceeds 860 busi-nesses and organizations, which is down from the pre-recession total of 1000. However, the programs initiated over the last few years of Joe’s presidency have kept membership strong.

“If you put others before yourself, it turns out pretty well,” Joe explains. “Try to do what you think is best.”What is best includes supporting and promoting local businesses. Joe has consistently recognized the impact of small businesses on the local economy. “Small businesses provide the spark,” he believes.

In retirement, Joe plans to attend all of Justin’s basketball games at Florida Christian College in Kissimmee, and will enjoy watch-ing 9-year-old Ayden grow up.

Chip WichmanowskiAlthough the shoes he is filling are big ones, Henry “Chip” Wichmanowski, the new President of the West Pasco Chamber of Commerce, is more than capable of doing just that.

“I have a passion for West Pasco,” Chip said. “I think I bring the ability to get peo-ple to work together. I believe I have the ability to network and work with people to get more members here.”

With approximately 4,500 West Pasco businesses, his goal is to have a quarter of the in the Chamber. However, it is not simply about expanding membership, but retaining current members. “If I had my druthers,” Chip said, “there’d be no terminations (among members), although, some turnover is inevitable.”

Chip proudly served as Executive Director of the Pasco Education Foundation, which raises money for the Pasco school district, and this aligned him perfectly with his new position. His experi-ence with the Foundation will assist him in fundraising efforts to implement programs necessary to continue economic develop-ment.

He continued, “Our biggest opportunity is increasing and grow-ing businesses here. My goal is to make the West Pasco Chamber of Commerce the go-to organization for economic development in West Pasco.”

Chip and his wife, Debbie, lived in Florida briefly in 1977, and returned as permanent residents to Pasco County in 1984, and they have been serving the community and Pasco County School System since. Chip became Principal at Gulfside Elementary School, and later Calusa Elementary. Debbie is currently Assistant Principal at Longleaf Elementary School.

Their three children are Nicholas, 31, a commercial liability insurance salesman in Fort Myers, Jamie, 29, an Anclote High School teacher; and Alisha, or Ali as she prefers, a River Ridge High School junior.

For more information about the West Pasco Chamber of Commerce, call 727-842-7651 or visit their office located at 5443 Main Street, New Port Richey.

We wish you both many blessings in your next phase of life!

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Come INSIDE02 For the Love of Chocolate Valentine Gift Ideas

08 Lobster Bisque To Warm Your Heart

12 Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate Good For Your Heart & Brain

30 Cash Mob Hits Better Health & Nutrition Your Vote Counts!

39 Chef Du Jour Chef Roy Werner of Grand Plaza Café You Can Taste the Love in Every Bite

41 Our Local Farmers Markets Healthy & Fun

In Every ISSUE 04 Directory of Hometown Professionals Love to Shop Local

07 Our Hometown Story West Pasco Chamber of Commerce Farewell to President Joe Alpine and Welcome New President Chip Wichmanowski

13 Taylor Made in West Tampa Bay The Sweet Taste of Chocolate

17 No Scar Hair Transplants Dr. Gerard Cappiello

19 You’ll Achieve More in Life

When You Live in Full Vitality Body by Vi

21 Defy Aging Living From The Heart

26 The Sign You Want

Debbie Dawson, Your Hometown Realtor

31 Tech Talk But SEO is too Expensive…

33 Money Matters Stop Throwing Away Money!

37 Dining & Entertainment Things to Do Around Town

Back CoverTrinity Business AssociationIt’s A Date! 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of Every Month5:30 pm at Fox Hollow Golf Club 10050 Robert Trent Jones Pkwy in Trinity


In Every ISSUE 04 Directory of Hometown Professionals Love to Shop Local

07 Our Hometown Story West Pasco Chamber of Commerce Farewell to President Joe Alpine and Welcome New President Chip Wichmanowski

13 Taylor Made in West Tampa Bay The Sweet Taste of Chocolate

17 No Scar Hair Transplants Dr. Gerard Cappiello

19 You’ll Achieve More in Life

When You Live in Full Vitality Body by Vi

21 Defy Aging Living From The Heart

26 The Sign You Want

Debbie Dawson, Your Hometown Realtor

31 Tech Talk But SEO is too Expensive…

33 Money Matters Stop Throwing Away Money!

37 Dining & Entertainment Things to Do Around Town

Back CoverTrinity Business AssociationIt’s A Date! 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of Every Month5:30 pm at Fox Hollow Golf Club 10050 Robert Trent Jones Pkwy in Trinity

Ingredients:1/2 lb lobster meat, cut into small chunks2 tablespoons minced shallots2 tablespoons chopped green onions3 garlic cloves, crushed1/4 cup white wine2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce1 teaspoon dried thyme6 tablespoons dry sherry1 teaspoon paprika1 cup hot water1 teaspoon lobster base (better than bouillon)4 ounces tomato paste2 bay leaves2 cups heavy whipping cream4 tablespoons butter

Lobster Bisque TO WARM YOUR HEART

Directions:• Inasautépanheatalittleoilovermed-highheatandsautéshallots,onions,andgarlicforoneminute.

• Deglazethepanwiththewhitewine.

• Addtheworcestershire,tabasco,andthymeandsauteforanotherminute.

• Deglazethepanwiththesherry.

• Addthepaprika,hotwaterandlobsterbaseandcombinewell.

• Stirintomatopasteandaddthebayleaves.

• Simmerfor10minutes.

• Whiskinheavycreamandthebutterandbringtoaboil.

• Addthelobsterandsimmeruntilcookedthrough.

• Servewithcrustygarlicbread.

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For the Love of ChocolateFrom the moment chocolate was discovered it was considered valuable, divine, and decadent. Chocolate not only looks and tastes good, it has many health benefits as well (pg 12). With chocolate’s longstanding magical and mythical properties, it’s only fitting that the name of the tree it comes from, Theobroma Cacao means “food of the gods.” Chocolate is associated with divine love and is of course a traditional gift for Valentine’s Day. It’s rich, melting effect is symbolic of the melting of the heart, making it a natural choice in celebrating love and romance. As you flip through the pages, you will find Valentine gift ideas from local merchants and shops in our community. Check out the great article (pg 41) about our local farmers markets promoting healthier living with an emphasis on locally grown produce. This is the year to stay healthy, get fit and have fun! Make your health a priority and you will be more successful in all areas of your life (pg 19).

Join IT’s YOUR HOME Magazine each month as we “Mob” another local business. Cash Mob of West Pasco helps local businesses achieve financial success, create everlasting customers and unite those in our community. Cast your vote for the next business to be “Mobbed”. In seven “HITS,” our local Cash Mob has contributed more than $13,000 back into our local businesses and local economy. Our thanks to the generous folks of our wonderful community! To find out more, join our Facebook Group, Cash Mob West Pasco.

Our businesses within these pages have made a commitment to you to offer great products and services while supporting our community in so many different ways. IT’s YOUR HOME Magazine continues to connect our readers to our local businesses in an effort to promote a thriving, economically viable and close-knit community. Your Family. Your Community. Your Life…IT’s YOUR HOME!


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Health Benefits of Dark ChocolateGood for Your HeartStudies show that eating a small amount of dark chocolate two or three times each week can help lower your blood pressure. Dark chocolate improves blood flow and may help prevent the formation of blood clots. Eating dark chocolate may also prevent arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries).

Good for Your BrainDark chocolate increases blood flow to the brain as well as to the heart, so it can help improve cognitive function, helps reduce your risk of stroke and contains several chemical compounds that have a positive effect on your mood and cognitive health. Chocolate contains phenylethylamine (PEA), the same chemical your brain creates when you feel like you're falling in love. PEA encourages your brain to release endorphins, so eating dark chocolate will make you feel happier.

Helps Control Blood SugarDark chocolate helps keep your blood vessels healthy and your circulation unimpaired to protect against type 2 diabetes. The flavonoids in dark chocolate also help reduce insulin resistance by helping your cells to function normally and regain the ability to use your body's insulin efficiently. Dark chocolate also has a low glycemic index, meaning it won't cause huge spikes in blood sugar levels.

Full of AntioxidantsDark chocolate is loaded with antioxidants. Antioxidants help free your body of free radicals, which cause oxidative damage to cells. Free radicals are implicated in the aging process and may be a cause of cancer, so eating antioxidant rich foods like dark chocolate can protect you from many types of cancer and slow the signs of aging.

Contains TheobromineDark chocolate contains theobromine, which has been shown to harden tooth enamel. That means that dark chocolate, unlike most other sweets, lowers your risk of getting cavities if you practice proper dental hygiene.Theobromine is also a mild stimulant, though not as strong as caffeine. It can, however, help to suppress coughs.

High in Vitamins and MineralsDark chocolate contains a number of vitamins and minerals that can support your health. Dark chocolate contains some of the following vitamins and minerals in high concentrations:

• Potassium• Copper• Magnesium • Iron

The copper and potassium in dark chocolate help prevent against stroke and cardiovascular ailments. The iron in chocolate protects against iron deficiency anemia, and the magnesium in chocolate helps prevent type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. Source: www.fitday.com


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In all honesty, I often choose not to indulge in dessert or sweet confections. My mother, Marie, is an incredibly talented baker, and yet, when I visit her in Kentucky, I usually fore-go her delectable treats. Perhaps, that stems from not wanting to gain weight. Maybe, my daily sugar intake does not allow my mind & body to crave anything additional. I don’t really know.

I do know that when I choose to indulge in something sweet and sinful, it most often contains some form of chocolate. Mom’s chocolate meringue pie is the best I have ever eaten. For my birthday last year, Publisher of It’s Your Home, Debbie Dawson, bought me a “Molten Chocolate Cake” at Chili’s, which oozed creamy chocolate lava from within. Delicious.

The “Chocolate Elvis” smoothie at Planet Smoothie is something I attempt to emulate in my own kitchen I use dark chocolate almond

milk, a half tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder, two small scoops of frozen chocolate yogurt, a heaping tablespoon of peanut but-ter, and a banana. Yummo, as Rachael Ray would say.

Chocolate-covered strawberries are truly dec-adent when they are the wonderfully sweet strawberries harvested here in Florida.

Sipping a chocolate martini, enjoying a spectacular sunset, on the patio at Dimitri’s on the Water in Tarpon Springs, is immensely relaxing.

There are chocolate-filled croissants in my freezer. My favorite chocolate-glazed doughnuts are sold at Hadorn’s Bakery in Bardstown, KY. Give me a bowl of Double Chocolate Fudge Ice Cream, and I am in Heavenly Hash!

Yet sometimes, a simple square of a quality

dark chocolate bar is just perfect. Numerous studies over the last decade have shown the benefits of cocoa phenols found in dark choc-olate. As powerful antioxidants, they remove “free radicals and destructive molecules that can lead to heart disease and other ailments,” according to a report by in WebMD Health News, Aug 2003. The phenols also serve as catalysts in lowering blood pressure, accord-ing to their published studies.

Milk chocolate, white chocolate, or even dark chocolate coupled with a glass of milk, do not have the same healthy properties. (As I have learned, milk is not as good for a body as you might think.)

For those reasons, I will consistently opt for dark chocolate if…when …I choose to par-take.

Hmmm. That “Chocolate Elvis” smoothie sure sounds good… ; )

The Sweet Taste of Chocolate

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Ten Tips to OrganizeOnepopularresolutionastheNewYeararrivesistobecomemoreorganizedbeitathomeorwork.Thefollowing helpful tips, should assist in keeping thisNewYear’sresolutionfromfallingbythewayside!

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Hand Pick the Perfect Gift for Your Loved One at Chloe’s Creations Florist & Boutique A new combination, florist and boutique, has opened its doors in Trinity, and it contains some of the most beautiful and unique floral and gift creations in all of West Tampa Bay!

Chloe’s Creations Florist & Boutique just celebrated their Grand Opening, January 26, after their soft opening, December 15. This festive celebration filled the beautifully decorated shop with friends, family and residents of our community. Many door prizes were donated by her vendors and local restaurants, plus plenty of delicious food and refreshments were enjoyed by all.

Owner, Tracy Metzler, earned her diploma from South Florida School of Floral Design and has now fulfilled a dream of operating her own shop as a venue for serving others. She is completely within her element, happy and content within the confines of her lovely store which bears the name of her beloved Chihuahua, Chloe.

As many as 20 artisans and craftsmen share their works through this adorable boutique, alongside Tracy’s fresh and silk one-of-a-kind floral arrangements. Hand-painted stemware, hand-crafted jewelry, decorative pillows, gift baskets, ornaments, paintings, and so much more are available to commemorate any occasion.

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, Tracy has designed two signature floral arrangements, perfect for that special someone! “I love creating something unique on a daily basis and making my customers happy,” Tracy confided.

And she is making her customers happy! She consistently donates her time, money and floral creations to local schools and organizations as a way of giving back to the community. Currently, Tracy and her colleague, Dan, have several projects in the works with Trinity Oaks and River Ridge Elementary Schools- along with other local businesses- to involve children in floral arts & crafts projects at her boutique.

Please visit Chloe’s Creations at 8351 SR 54, Broehman Plaza, Suite 111, in Trinity. Although they are closed Sundays, the boutique is open Monday-Thursday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Friday from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Saturdays, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Tracy offers com-plimentary gift wrapping and local delivery of her floral arrangements and gift items.

Call 727-372-5522 for more information or check out their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ChloesCreationsFlorist.

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Clients and their needs always come first at Stylez of Trinity, and practically any service requested is available and affordable. Of course, customers receive basic cuts inexpensively. However, their specialty services are also priced to fit practically any budget. Highlights, lo-lights, foils, extensions, Brazilian straightening, eyelash extensions, and more, can be tailored to suit the needs of each client for practically any occasion!

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On 12-12-12, at 12:00pm, 12 beautiful, empowered women of greatness gathered together to form HEART W.A.V.E.S. (Women And Visionary Enlightened Spirits). Connecting through our heart sources, our intention is to make a differ-ence in the world by adapting “Your Song” as our mantra for life. This is derived from an anonymous story about an endearing African Tribe, seen below.

We ALL have a song to sing in life, regardless of what it is, how it sounds or how it is sung. It is literally a song, or simple spoken words, of expression. “Your Song” tells a story of who you are and where you’ve been. HEART W.A.V.E.S. serves as a metaphor, describing effective women in this world of changing times, consciousness, awareness, and enlighten-ment. It is important to sing “Your Song” during life’s transi-tions. If you have forgotten, HEART W.A.V.E.S. will be here to help remind you!

HEART W.A.V.E.S. gathers once a month, with an open invitation to women of like minds and spirits. We share time, regenerate, renew and do what we do best, CHIT CHAT, We watch the miracles of life unfold, just as they are supposed to. Our fellowship will embrace you with open arms!

I hope you delight in this endearing story of Living from the Heart, and resonate with “Your Song!”

“YOUR SONG”“When a woman in a certain African tribe knows she is preg-nant, she goes out into the wilderness with a few friends, and together they pray and meditate until they hear the song of the child. They recognize that every soul has its own vibration that expresses its unique flavor and purpose. When the women attune to the song, they sing it out loud. Then they return to the tribe and teach it to everyone else.

When the child is born, the community gathers and sings the child’s song to him or her. Later, when the child enters educa-tion, the village gathers and chants the child’s song. When the child passes through the initiation into adulthood, the people again come together and sing. At the time of marriage, the person hears his or her song. Finally, when the soul is about to pass from this world, the family and friends gather at the person’s bed, just as they did at their birth, and sing the per-son to the next life.

In the African tribe there is one other occasion upon which the villagers sing to the child. If at any time during his or her life the person commits a crime or aberrant social act, the individual is called to the center of the village and the people in the community form a circle around him/her, and they sing the individual’s song.

The tribe recognizes that the correction for antisocial behavior is not punishment: it is love and the remembrance of identity. When you recognize your own song, you have no desire or need to do anything that would hurt another.

A friend is someone who knows your song and sings it to you when you have forgotten it. Those who love you are not fooled by mistakes you have made or dark images you hold about yourself. They remember your beauty when you feel ugly; your wholeness when you are broken; your innocence when you feel guilty; and your PURPOSE when you are confused.

If you do not give your song a voice, you will feel lost, alone, and confused. If you express it, YOU WILL COME TO LIFE! We attract people on a similar wavelength, so we can sup-port each other to sing aloud. Sometimes we attract people who challenge us by telling us that we cannot or should not sing our song in public. Yet these people help us, too, for they stimulate us to find greater courage to sing it.

You may not have grown up in an African tribe that sings your song to you at crucial life transitions, but LIFE IS ALWAYS REMINDING YOU WHEN YOU ARE IN TUNE WITH YOURSELF AND WHEN YOU ARE NOT!

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West Pasco Community EventsFeb 8 5pm-9pm

Odessa Food Truck FestivalSponsored by Odessa Farmers Market

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Feb 9 12pm-3pmAll Sports Arena Golf Fundraiser

Magnolia Valley Golf Club7223 Massachusetts Avenue, NPR

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Feb 9 8amLandon Outreach “Will Run 4 Chocolate” 5K Run/Walk

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WPCC Business Development Week Awards Banquet & Business of the

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The Tarpon Springs Chamber of Commerce is located in the Artists’ Faire Fine Arts & Gifts Gallery in Historic Downtown Tarpon Springs.

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Autos for Autism 2013Saturday, March 9th 2013 | Tarpon Springs

The Antique Automobile Club of America Richey Region 29th Annual Charity Car Show to benefit Autism Speaks on Tarpon Ave and the streets of downtown Tarpon Springs.

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Chef Roy Werner of Grand Plaza Café You Can Taste the Love in Every BiteMany great chefs profess that their passionfor foodandcookingwas initially influencedby“Mom”.ChefRoyWernerofGrandPlazaCaféis no exception. However, the fire sparked byhismother,wasstokedbyexperiencesandindi-vidualsthroughouthiscareer.

Born inQueens,NY,ChefRoybeganhisculi-naryjourneyatthetenderageof14,whenhisfamilymovedtoMiami.AtaJewishdelicatessencalled Wolfie’s Rascal House in North MiamiBeach, he learned everything he was taughtaboutdelimeatsandallthingsKosher.Whenhewas16,ChefRoy’spassionwasfurtherkindledwhenhebecameashortordercookatanothereateryinNorthMiamiBeach,EssenDeli,whereheearnedpromotionstoKitchenManagerandeventually,RestaurantManager.

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Many of the recipes prepared at Grand PlazaCafé were derived from generations of Jewishand Italian flavors, NewYork-style. “We importmanyofourproductsfromNewYork.OurMatzoBallsaremadewithlove,whichyoucantasteineverybite.Manycallit‘JewishSoulFood’,”ChefRoyexplained.

HisfavoritedishtoprepareishisGreekQuiche.Loaded with spinach, onions, feta cheese andtomatoes, they are a crowd favorite! His mostfavoritecreations,however,arehishomemadesoups which vary daily. “The 15-Bean Soup isvery popular, as is the Italian Wedding Souppreparedwithescarole,miniaturemeatballs, inasavorychickenbroth.ThefavoriteonFridaysistheSeafoodChowder.”

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The owners of Grand Plaza Café, LindaDePasquale, Marguerite & Tommy Cottone,havefinallyseenadreamcometofruition.Theyhave created a lovely restaurant with a warm,comfortable atmosphere to share all of theirfavoritefoodsandflavors.

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Fresh Fridays Farmers Markets, produced by Greater New Port Richey Main Street, Inc., began January 4, and runs through April 26, from 5:00PM-9:00PM at Railroad Square & Cavalaire Square at Adams St and Grand Blvd. Fresh produce, fruit, honey, cheeses and baked goods are avail-able from local farmers and craftsmen. The first Friday of each month features an Art Exhibit and Open House at the PEAG Art Gallery on Grand Blvd. Each Friday, find something new and different, from fine arts to fine spirits!

Visit Greater New Port Richey Main Street website at www.nprmainstreet.com, or see their Facebook page for weekly details. Vendors are welcome and encouraged. Please see the vendor agreement on the website or contact Leah Robinson at the Main Street office to reserve your space.

Odessa Organic Farmer’s Market located at 8701 Gunn Hwy, just South of Race Track Rd., offers Fresh Harvests of organic produce to the public every weekend: Fridays, 11:00AM-4:00PM, Saturdays 10:00AM-4:00PM, and Sundays, 10:00AM-3:00PM. On the first Saturday of each month, from 5:00PM-9:00PM, Green After Dark features as many as two dozen vendors with a variety of products, including farm-fresh eggs, raw honey, and sweet citrus fruits; live music; and food trucks. On the second Friday of each month, the Odessa Food Truck Festival is scheduled and includes live music, numerous food trucks, and more! The next Food Truck Festival takes place February 8, from 5:00PM-9:00PM.

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The Tarpon Sunday Market has kicked-off 2013 with the spirit of community and participation! This year, the Sunday Market is promoting healthier living with an emphasis on locally grown produce, organics, and commu-nity gardens. Shop the numerous vendors selling everything

from recycled goods and hand-crafted items, to baked and canned goods, prepared foods and plants, all in an open-market setting. Community service and garden information are also available on site. The Tarpon Sunday Market is open 10:00AM-3:00PM, in the Mother Meres Municipal Parking Lot, at the corner of Alt 19 (Pinellas Ave) and W Tarpon Ave.

The Suncoast Co-op was founded when five local, organic gardeners decided they wanted to share the fruits of their labor with friends and neighbors in the community. Their collaboration of efforts resulted in a cooperative being established in New Port Richey, fueled by two dozen mem-bers, and a myriad of supporters who desire fresh, locally grown, 100% organic produce and hand-crafted products. Further, as the general public purchases products from area farmers, artisans and craftsmen, the direct impact on the local economy is evident.

Absolutely no chemicals or pesticides are used by these organic growers, whose goal is to promote a “food move-ment” to improve the health and well-being of everyone involved.

To that end, the Suncoast Co-op hosts movies or educa-tional documentaries about such topics as food, health, gardening and more. The movies and the products of the co-op are always open to the public. It is the goal of this worker-owned co-op to expand awareness about and availability of healthy, organic foods and products which benefits everyone!

The Suncoast Co-op serves the West Pasco and North Pinellas Counties through an online shopping service, with product deliveries to their location at the Habitat for Humanity Restore at 4131 Madison Ave, New Port Richey. Visit their Suncoast Café on Saturdays from 10:00AM-2:00PM for fresh baked goods, locally roasted organic coffee and homemade teas.

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For more information about Suncoast Co-op, check out their website, www.suncoastcoop.locallygrown.net, or contact Eric Stewart at 727-271-2754.

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Snacking is a major pastime for many kids — and that's not necessarily bad. Nutritious snacking can help your child curb hunger throughout the day, as well as provide energy and important nutrients. Find out how to make healthy snacks for kids. Keep junk food out of the houseYour child won't clamor for cookies, candy bars or chips if you don't keep them on hand. Set a good example by choosing healthy snacks yourself. Go for the grainWhole-grain foods — such as whole-grain pretzels or tortillas and high-fiber, whole-grain cereals — provide energy with some staying power. Mix and matchServe baby carrots or other raw veggies with fat-free ranch dressing or hummus. Dip graham cracker sticks or fresh fruit in fat-free yogurt. Spread peanut butter on celery, apples or bananas. Broaden the menuOffer out-of-the-usual fare, such as pine-apple, cranberries, red or yellow peppers, mangoes, tangelos or roasted soy nuts.

Revisit breakfastServe breakfast foods — such as scram-bled eggs and whole-grain toast — as healthy snacks for kids in the afternoon. Sweeten it upHealthy snacks for kids don't have to be bland. To satisfy your child's sweet tooth, offer fat-free pudding, frozen yogurt or frozen fruit bars. Make smoothies with skim milk, fat-free yogurt, and fresh or frozen fruit. Have funUse a cookie cutter to make shapes out of low-fat cheese slices, whole-grain bread or whole-grain tortillas. Make fruit kebabs or show your child how to eat diced fruit with chopsticks. Make a tower out of whole-grain crackers, spell words with pretzel sticks, or make funny faces on a plate using different types of fruit. Promote independenceKeep a selection of ready-to-eat veggies in the refrigerator. Leave fresh fruit in a bowl on the counter. Store low-sugar, whole-grain cereal and fruit canned or packaged in its own juice in an easily accessible cabinet.

Don't be fooled by labeling gimmicksFoods marketed as low-fat or fat-free can still be high in calories and sodium. Likewise, foods touted as cholesterol-free can still be high in fat, saturated fat and sugar. Check nutrition labels to find out the whole story. Designate a snacking zoneRestrict snacking to certain areas, such as the kitchen. You'll save your child count-less calories from mindless munching in front of the TV. If your child needs to snack on the go, offer string cheese, yogurt sticks, cereal bars, a banana or other drip-free items.

Teaching your child to make healthy snack choices now will help set the stage for a lifetime of healthy eating. Start today!

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Sparking the imaginations of young students every day are the teach-ers and staff of the Suncoast Waldorf School, in Palm Harbor. This private, non-traditional, educational institu-tion follows the Waldorf philosophy of honoring the pace at which children develop, without exerting unnecessary pressures upon them as regularly seen in public schools.

Scientist, and philosopher, Rudolph Steiner, relentlessly sought knowl-edge of the true nature of human beings, which he considered “Spiritual Science.” In 1919, he was asked if there was ”a way of educating chil-dren that would help them develop into human beings capable of bringing peace to the world.” Steiner’s answer was “yes”, at which time he was invited to lead this educational movement. Not long after, Waldorf Education was born!

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Students are enveloped in love and nurtured to learn at their own individual levels. An emphasis on creativity and imagination in play, arts, crafts, music and nature, allows young children the opportunity to evolve normally and

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“Merrily We Meet” are play-group sessions that run weekly over the course of 13-15 weeks. These play-groups are open to mothers, fathers, grandparents, step-parents, nannies and caregivers to bring their infants and toddlers and experience a beau-tiful togetherness within the nurtur-ing educational environment that is Suncoast Waldorf School.

”Windows into Waldorf”, their Open House, Saturday, February 9, at 9:00AM, is designed for visitors to experience all the school has to offer. Please RSVP to the school if planning to attend.

For more information about Suncoast Waldorf School, please visit their website, www.suncoastwaldorf.org, or call 727-786-8311.

Suncoast Waldorf School- Schooling the Head, Hands and HeartImagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited to all we now know and understand, while imagination embraces the entire world, and all there ever will be to know and understand. Albert Einstein


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• Tell your kids that they can’t hide behind the words they type and the images they post. Bullying is a lose-lose situation. Hurtful messages not only make the target feel bad, but also make the sender look bad. Often they can bring scorn from peers and punishment from authorities.

• Ask your kids to let you know if an online message or image makes them feel threatened or hurt.

• Read the comments. Cyberbullying often involves mean-spirited comments. Check out your kid’s page from time totimetoseewhatyoufind.

If your child is targeted by a cyberbully, keep a cool head. Tell your child not to respond. Instead, encourage him or her to work with you to save the evidence and talk to you about it. If the bullying persists, share the record with school officials or local law enforcement.

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Dogs are known for eating things when they are not supposed to. This is especially true of puppies. Also, dogs have an excellent sense of smell, making it fairly easy to find any secret hiding spots for the chocolate. This can be a dangerous combination when there is chocolate around the house.

Chocolate is derived from the roasted seeds of Theobroma cacao, which contains certain properties that can be toxic to animals: caffeine and theobromine. If ingested, these two ingredients can also lead to various medical complications and may even prove fatal for your dog.

Symptoms and TypesVomitingDiarrheaIncreased body temperatureIncreased reflex responsesMuscle rigidityRapid breathingIncreased heart rateLow blood pressureSeizuresAdvanced signs (cardiac failure, weakness, and coma)

The amount and type of chocolate ingested is also important, as they are the determining factors for the severity of the toxicity. The three types of chocolate that you must be aware of are:

Milk Chocolate – Mild signs of toxicity can occur when 0.7 ounces per pound of body weight is ingested; severe toxicity occurs when two ounces per pound of body weight is ingested (or as little as one pound of milk chocolate for a 20-pound dog).

Semi-Sweet Chocolate – Mild signs of toxicity can occur when 0.3 ounce per pound of body weight is ingested; severe toxicity occurs when one ounce per pound of body weight is ingested (or as little as six ounces of semi-sweet chocolate for a 20-pound dog).

Baking Chocolate – This type of chocolate has the highest concentration of caffeine and theobromine. Therefore, as little as two small one-ounce squares of baking chocolate can be toxic to a 20-pound dog (or 0.1 ounce per pound of body weight).

CausesIn the right quantities chocolate can become toxic for any dog. So be wary of feeding your pet anything that might contain chocolate and always keep it out of reach.

DiagnosisYour veterinarian will perform a complete physical exam, including a chemical blood profile, electrolyte panel and a urinalysis. These tests will help determine if there is a chocolate/caffeine overdose. Blood can also be taken to test for theobromine concentrations, while an ECG is performed to help determine if the heart is showing any abnormalities in rhythm or conduction of heart beats. Source: www.petmd.com

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