Community Corner
Purple Heart Day in Dunedin — Plus: Dirt, Diapers, Gas
What do dirt, diapers and gas all have in common with Dunedin's Purple Heart Recognition Day Ceremony? Find out here!
PURPLE HEART CEREMONY
You'll be glad you made time for the Purple Heart Recognition Day Ceremony this morning at Purple Heart Park (by Strachan's Ice Cream downtown). Dunedin's Aug. 7 ceremony also falls on the anniversary of the Guadalcanal Campaign, the United States' first offensive action in World War II. Two Dunedin residents, George Nigro and John Tornga, recently found a local veteran survivor of that campaign. Hear veteran Bob Fincher tell his story.
DUNEDIN TEACHER REMEMBERED
Teacher Charlotte Huff of Our Lady of Lourdes School may have died of brain cancer several years ago, but one of her students is ensuring her memory lives forever. Aspiring Eagle Scout Kameron Madley, 17, raised $1,700 with a few donation jars outside of some recent Sunday Masses at Our Lady of Lourdes Church. He just purchased $1,500 worth of dirt, mulch, plants and garden supplies to construct a butterfly garden on the campus from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 9.
You'll be glad you made time for the Purple Heart Recognition Day Ceremony this morning at Purple Heart Park (by Strachan's Ice Cream downtown). Dunedin's Aug. 7 ceremony also falls on the anniversary of the Guadalcanal Campaign, the United States' first offensive action in World War II. Two Dunedin residents, George Nigro and John Tornga, recently found a local veteran survivor of that campaign. Hear veteran Bob Fincher tell his story.
DUNEDIN TEACHER REMEMBERED
Teacher Charlotte Huff of Our Lady of Lourdes School may have died of brain cancer several years ago, but one of her students is ensuring her memory lives forever. Aspiring Eagle Scout Kameron Madley, 17, raised $1,700 with a few donation jars outside of some recent Sunday Masses at Our Lady of Lourdes Church. He just purchased $1,500 worth of dirt, mulch, plants and garden supplies to construct a butterfly garden on the campus from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 9.
DIAPER DONATIONS
Want to make a difference for families in need? A budding non-profit in Dunedin formed to dispense diapers, wipes, baby items and toiletries. Here's how you can help.
DOES YOUR DUNEDIN TEEN NEED S.A.T. PREP?
Look no further than the Dunedin Public Library. Private tutor Amy Lucas guides students through prep course DVDs each Saturday in free two-hour sessions leading up to the Oct. 5 exam. This Saturday, Aug. 10, Lucas covers the following math section topics: mastering "must be" and "could be" problems, using the answer choice test, recognizing sneaky plug-ins and narrowing down answer choices faster. For more information, contact Youth Services at 727-298-3080, Ext. 1732.
CHEAPEST GAS TODAY
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Need to fill up on the cheap? The lowest regular gas price in Dunedin is $3.41 (cash only) at Rally Market & Gas, 1621 Main St.; Shell, 2198 Main St.; and Mobil, 1201 Belcher Rd.; according to reports on TampaGasPrices.com.
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