Congratulations and thanks to Deborah Mitrovka, whose good work has resulted in 100% sponsorship of the cost of the Pink Trolleys for this year's tour by Palm Shores Retirement Center. Deborah's skills at selling advertising and sponsorships insures that many of the costs of the tour will be covered. If you own a business or want to suggest a business that might like an ad, contact Deborah at mitrovka@gte.net.

Thanks to Kate Hawk for her excellent work recruiting House Captains. Join in the fun--if you'd like to volunteer, contact Kate at khawk@tampabay.rr.com.

Thanks to Wendy Wesley, Kathy Kalmers, Stephanie Edwards, and Steve Deal for planning the Coffee & Dessert Gathering for participating homeowners, House Captains, the Committee that will take place Nov. 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the Dickens House. We will present the NSNA donation of 1000.00 from the 1999 tour profit to the Homeless Outreach Support Team.

Thanks to Steve Deal and Rick Carson for recruiting groups of carolers and musicians from local schools and churches to provide entertainment along the tour route. If you are a member of a group that would like to participate, contact Rick at rickcar@gateway.net or Steve at knarfhay@gte.net.

Tickets will go on sale Nov. 24 at Marketplace Express and The Mission Shop on Beach Drive; The Cottage Gate on Central Avenue; Lasting Impressions Home Gallery at 1425 4th Street N.; and Dyco Paint at 5510 1st Ave. S. Tickets are 10.00 each in advance. Tickets will be sold on the day of the tour at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 126 11th Ave. N.E., and The Colonnade Guest House, 825 Beach Dr. N.E., 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. We are in need of volunteers to sell tickets at these locations on the day of the tour. Contact Susan Rebillot to volunteer.

Thanks to the entire committee for great, creative ideas and for volunteering much time, energy, skills, and good humor!