12/28/2018 Topic: Daytona International Speedway 2019 "Race Rewards" program. Julie Philbin	The 2019 race season at Daytona International Speedway will be here before we know it. As a way of saying 'Thank You' for all you do within the local community, Daytona International Speedway has implemented a FREE benefits program for our employees to enjoy. Please view the attached flyer and take advantage of these generously discounted rates for the 2019 NASCAR race season.
1/7/2019 Topic: Hook-A-Hero Annual Sporting Clays Shoot-out Julie Philbin	Hook-A-Hero Annual Sporting Clays Shoot-out. Saturday January 19th. Fishhawk Sporting Clays. Registration begins at 8:00 am. Shoot-out begins at 9:00 am. Lunch Provided. Register now at www.HookAHero.com . $400 per team of 4. All proceeds benefit first responders.
1/23/2019 Topic: Public Information Office Deputy/Corporal Position Opening Julie Philbin	The Public Relations Bureau Public Information Office is accepting memorandums to establish an eligibility list for the position of Public Information Officer. All interested law enforcement deputies/corporals must complete a memorandum through their chain of command to Director Jennifer Crockett. Upon submitting their request, the member will contact Sgt. Spencer Gross, via e-mail, notifying him of the member’s intention. Closing date for applications will be no later than February 6, 2019. edited by PCSONET\jphilbin1 on 1/25/2019
1/28/2019 Topic: FREE Race Entry to Elisa’s Greatest Wishes 5K - April 13, 2019 Julie Philbin	The PCSO is a sponsor of this annual 5K and we get 12 free race entries with our sponsorship. The first 12 people to email Joanna Cheshire at jcheshire@pcsonet.com will get a free race entry. You must email for yourself. Members only unless we don’t fill the slots in which case we’ll update this post. https://www.active.com/palm-harbor-fl/running/distance-running-races/palm-harbor-spring-fling-5k-race-and-1-mile-fun-run-2019?int
2/11/2019 Topic: Death Notice - Arlene Salley, Mother Of Forensic Supervisor Tony Anderson Julie Philbin	Services for Arlene Salley, Mother of Forensic Supervisor Tony Anderson will be on Friday, February 15th at the Springtown United Methodist Church at 11am in South Carolina. The funeral home is: Stephens-Maree-Tracey Funeral Home located at: 305 Ackerman Street Walterboro, South Carolina 29488 843-549-5933
2/13/2019 Topic: Death Notice - Maureen Stapleton, Mother Of Classification Specialist Patty Weeks Julie Philbin	Maureen Stapleton age 87, mother of Classification Specialist Patty Weeks passed away on Monday, February 11, 2019. Funeral arrangements are still pending at this time.
2/19/2019 Topic: Death Notice - Ms. Rosario Gibralter Benitez, Grandmother Of Deputy Diana Fuller Julie Philbin	Ms. Rosario Gibralter Benitez, Grandmother of Deputy Diana Fuller passed away on Monday, February 18, 2019. Funeral arrangements are still pending at this time.
3/4/2019 Topic: Death Notice - Leslie Ann Hurtack, Sister-In-Law of Claire Hurtack Julie Philbin	Leslie Ann Hurtack, 70, of Cleveland, Ohio, the sister-in-law of Criminal Justice Specialist Claire Hurtack of the Department of Detention and Corrections, passed away February 26, 2019 due to a lengthy illness. The Funeral is scheduled to be held at The Zion Lutheran Church in Painsville, Ohio on Sunday, March 9th.
3/5/2019 Topic: Storybook Village 5K Readiness Run Julie Philbin	The Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas County, Inc. invites you to Run, walk, skip or stroll at their 4th annual PreK 5K Readiness Run on Saturday, April 6th, 2019! We have 10 free race entries as a part of our sponsorship. Interested members should contact Joanna Cheshire jcheshire@pcsonet.com to register. Villagers are invited to step into a Fairytale Forest, where runners can experience the beauty of Boyd Hill Nature Park on Lake Maggiore. At the end of the race, everyone is invited into our Storybook Village, where literary classics will be brought to life by community childcare providers. There will be reading activities, games, parent resources, entertainment and more–all to support the importance of early learning and literacy. All proceeds will go towards Coalition programs that serve the children of Pinellas County. For more information visit elcpinellas.net/readinessrun
3/7/2019 Topic: Death Notice - Ms. Nancy K. Knowles, Mother of Deputy Phyllis Kahan-Gaines Julie Philbin	Ms. Nancy K. Knowles 70, of Florida, mother of Deputy Phyllis Kahan-Gaines passed away on Monday, March 4, 2019 due to medical circumstances. Services will be held in Florida on March 16th at Collins St. Mark AME Church of St. Petersburg. edited by PCSONET\jphilbin1 on 3/7/2019
3/11/2019 Topic: Death Notice - Mr. Marvin Sigler, Father Of Retired Deputy Diana Sigler Julie Philbin	Mr. Marvin Sigler age 83, father of retired Deputy Diana Sigler passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2019 after battling cancer. Funeral arrangements are still pending at this time.
3/15/2019 Topic: Death Notice - Mrs. Monica Villanueva, Mother Of Latent Print Examiner David Villanueva Julie Philbin	Mrs. Monica Villanueva age 62, mother of Latent Print Examiner David Villanueva passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. The Family will receive friends from 4 to 6 pm on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, 650 East Main Street in Bartow, FL. Condolences to the family at www.WhiddenMcLeanfuneralhome.com. edited by PCSONET\jphilbin1 on 3/22/2019
3/19/2019 Topic: Death Notice - Robert "Dave" Wiggins Julie Philbin	Mr. Robert “Dave” Wiggins, Father-in-Law of Sergeant Janet Groff; North Division B-Days and Father of Retired Sergeant Christopher Groff as well as the Grandfather of Deputy Randi Groff; South Division B-Days, passed away at the age of 77 on March 18, 2019 in his sleep. Mr. Wiggins was a resident of Tarpon Springs, Florida. Funeral arrangements will be held on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at 1400 hours at Moss Feaster Funeral Home in Dunedin, Florida.
3/26/2019 Topic: Death Notice - Edward Fisher, Father Of Accountant Aimee Platt And Father-In-Law of Corporal Chris Platt Julie Philbin	Edward Fisher age 82 of Treasure Island, FL, father of PCSO Accountant Aimee Platt, and father-in-law of SGU Corporal Chris Platt, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2019. Funeral arrangements are tentatively set for Friday, March 29, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle 5815 5th Avenue North St. Petersburg. Arrangements are made via Brett Funeral Home 4810 Central Avenue St. Petersburg 33711. Obituary is forthcoming. edited by PCSONET\jphilbin1 on 3/26/2019
3/28/2019 Topic: Death Notice - Daisy Bell Lewis, Mother of Deputy Steven Lewis and Mother-In-Law of Christina Lewis Julie Philbin	Ms. Daisy Bell Lewis age 79, Mother of Detention Deputy Steven Lewis and Mother-In-Law of Christina Lewis passed away on Sunday March 24, 2019. Her celebration of life services are scheduled as follows: Viewing Friday, April 5th from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Family & Friends Reception following. Home Going, Saturday, April 6 at 11:00 am All Services will be at Greater St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church 213 Stone Street Cocoa, Fl Lewis-Ray Mortuary Titusville, FL Entrusted with Services
4/1/2019 Topic: Death Notice - Joseph Zinge, Father-In-Law Of Retired Deputy Jennifer Zinge Julie Philbin	Mr. Joseph Zinge 80, father-in-law of retired deputy Jennifer Zinge passed away on Monday, April 1, 2019. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, April 3rd. at 2:30 pm. Curlew Hills Memorial Gardens 1750 Curlew Road Palm Harbor, FL 34683 edited by PCSONET\jphilbin1 on 4/1/2019
4/4/2019 Topic: Death Notice - Retired Burglary & Pawn Unit Clerk, Darlene A. Thacker Julie Philbin	Please join me in extending our sympathy to the family of retired Burglary & Pawn Unit Clerk, Darlene A. Thacker. Darlene passed away Wednesday, March 27th. Funeral arrangements have not been provided. edited by PCSONET\jphilbin1 on 4/4/2019
4/16/2019 Topic: Florida Sheriffs Association Scholarships Julie Philbin	Florida Sheriffs Association is awarding 10 scholarships to dependent sons/daughters of full-time sheriff’s office employees. Please see the attachment or click on the link for application details. Applications are due no later than close of business May 29, 2019. https://www.flsheriffs.org/law-enforcement-programs/our-programs/student-scholarships Additional questions should be addressed to Patti Brigance with FSA at 850-877-2165. edited by PCSONET\jphilbin1 on 4/16/2019
4/23/2019 Topic: Death Notice - Retired Deputy Vernon "Gator" Gates Julie Philbin	Please join me in extending our sympathy to the family of retired Deputy Vernon "Gator" Gates, 61, of Largo. Gator, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 17th. A celebration of life open house in honor of Gator will be held at the Gates residence Wednesday, April 24, 2019 from 3-7 pm. 9241 122nd Terrace North, Largo BG/jcp
4/23/2019 Topic: Death Notice - William G. Chernecky, Brother of Inmate Property Supervisor Gail Rehka Julie Philbin	Mr. William "Bill" G. Chernecky, brother of Inmate Property Supervisor Gail Rehka passed away on Friday, April 19, 2019. Memorial Services are planned for a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to: Congregation Ohr Chadash Synagogue 3190 Gulf to Bay Boulevard Clearwater, Florida 33759

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