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Special Education Students Teach Election Process

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: November 3, 2008

NEW PORT RICHEY - Special education students at Cotee River Elementary took the lead role recently in teaching the rest of the student body about the presidential election.

Peyton Wise, 5; Terissa Gautney, 5; Kathryn Shull, 11; and Tristan Klaus, 6, were among those who took turns in three assemblies as guides to the intriguing world of Barack Obama and John McCain. The students are orthopedically impaired, use wheelchairs and have problems communicating verbally.

With a little assistance from technology and their teachers, they operated a taped multimedia presentation that included a review of the presidential election process and a reading of a book titled "Duck for President."

"This is a very good opportunity for our students to interact with the basic education students," said Maria Barrera, one of the special education teachers who played a key role in organizing the assemblies.

Group To Host Business Expo

CARROLLWOOD - Looking for some free snacks, free advice or a chance at some free cash?

All that and more will be available at the CABA Fall Business Expo on Nov. 12.

The Carrollwood Area Business Association is hosting one of its largest events of the year. The event features more than 75 businesses from the area. Vendors offer free samples, give demonstrations and hand out information.

Restaurants will give out food samples and a bank will have a money booth where guests can try to grab some cash.

The event runs from 3 to 7 p.m. at Hillsborough County Children's Services, 3110 Clay Mangum Lane. Admission and parking are free.

Architectural Panel, City Council To Review Sangria's Proposal

TAMPA - A proposed Sangria's restaurant in Seminole Heights needs approval from the city's Architectural Review Commission before its owners can remodel and enlarge a former auto repair shop.

The owners want to close part of Mohawk Avenue, which dead-ends at Cherokee Avenue and an Interstate 275 exit.

A hearing is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday at city hall, 315 E. Kennedy Blvd. The commission must review the plans because the site is in a historic district.

The former South Howard Avenue restaurant closed in 2007 because of a landlord dispute and its owners opted to relocate to the former Larry's 4X4 Auto Service Center, 512 E. Hillsborough Ave.

In February, the Tampa City Council approved beer, wine and liquor sales for the restaurant. On Nov. 13, the council is scheduled to consider rezoning the property.

Founder Of Spanish Lyric Theatre To Receive Gonzmart Award

YBOR CITY - There will be plenty of black-and-white suits and dresses Friday when the Ybor City Chamber of Commerce presents the annual Gonzmart Award to Rene J. Gonzalez, founder and director of the Spanish Lyric Theatre.

The presentation will be at the chamber's annual gala at 6:30 p.m. at the Columbia Restaurant. The award is named for Cesar and Adela Gonzmart, who are credited with building the Columbia. It recognizes an individual, family or corporation making unique achievements to promote the cultural preservation and commercial revitalization of Ybor City.

Tickets are $100. Guests are asked to wear black and white attire. For tickets, call (813) 248-3712, ext. 22.

Plant City Photo Archives Salutes Veterans In New Collection

PLANT CITY - "Salute to Veterans," an annual Plant City Photo Archives tribute, will be unveiled at a Saturday reception and open house.

The event at the archives' exhibit gallery, 119 N. Collins St., is free and open to the public, said Ed Verner, president of the nonprofit corporation supported by grants, membership and donations.

The reception, from 9 to 11 a.m., will include coffee, juice and pastries, plus live patriotic piano music. The open house will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The exhibit includes hundreds of 8-by-10 photographs of veterans from Plant City, Lakeland, Dover, Hopewell and nearby communities. Also on display will be 11 large banners bearing more than 200 images.

Reporters Ronnie Blair, Michele Sager, Lenora Lake, Kathy Steele and George Wilkens contributed to this report.

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