‘Miss Duffy’ gets support from family
It’s been a tough year for Pat Geyer, between her knee replacement, her husband Ed’s passing and losing her recent re-election bid for Holmes Beach commissioner.
So Patti, Pam, Peggi, Penni and Polli wrote this for their Duffy’s Tavern matriarch:
“Our role model, our hero, our mom ... she’s always been a winner, a trailblazer. While raising five daughters, she built a thriving business on Holmes Beach now nearly 39 years strong. And after 25 years as commissioner and mayor taught us the importance of public service.
“We are so proud of her many accomplishments, treasure her wisdom and cherish her love.
“We look forward to this new phase in mom’s life.”
n Oh, no! Say it ain’t so! Eddie Bostic Jr. hit the Big 6-0!
Big ups from Carolyn, Eddie III, Carnelle, Darnelle and Quinten Bostic, as well as Lashamere and Shakeshia Hall and Gennavecia and Lanaiya.
n The Bayshore High Golden Regiment band will dedicate Friday night’s halftime show to cheerleader Jasmine Thompson and 2009 graduate DeJuan Williams, who were slain this year.
n ““Aunt Jeannie” Oliver, beloved head of the Teen Club back in the day and founder and former head of the Manatee County Girls’ Clubs in Bradenton and Palmetto, is 90 years young.
A celebration is set at Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall at 4 p.m.
n That wily ol’ stork is en route with another heiress to the Popi’s restaurant empire. Mike and Sarah Ameres are expecting Ellie Lynn’s baby sister in March.
n Stacie Herbach, a Bayshore and Golden Regiment clarinetist, is 18.
n Saturday’s Mr. Sugar ’Cane will be the 25th and final one in the historic Davis Building, set for demolition in January.
Vying for the crown first worn by Tommy Perkins in 1984 are Zach Beeker, Xander Chawi, Michael Frazier, Jay Dee Jackson, Colby Lengel, Andrew Morrish, Brandon Persinger, Matt Sanchez, Alex Spiros and Ethan Windham.
USF senior Krystal Weaver, a former Sugar ’Cane, will co-host.
n Mark Borinsky is 44.
n Monica DeLesline, Palmetto High’s activities director and testing coordinator, brags on 623 students who got a 3.0 GPA or higher first quarter.
n Big ups to MHS senior Sam Gregory. The JROTC major and Hurricane wrestling captain got a full ride to The Citadel.
n The U.S. Marine Corps 234th Birthday Ball is 6 p.m. Saturday at Renaissance on 9th. Call (941) 524-7092, (941) 807-4943 or (941) 741-8762.
n That’s 40 years of wedded bliss for Robert and Barbara Howard. Cheers from children Ron, Cherie, Shane and Nate.
n Parrish United Methodist Church Thrift Annex holds its annual Christmas Open House 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Satur- day.
Look for the yellow flashing light at U.S. 301 and State 675.
n LRHS Marching Mustang flutists Mariah Boudreaux and flutist Nickie Tuttle are 15.
n And Mustang football coach Shawn Trent is Ryan T. Boyd’s guest 2 p.m. Monday on 1490-AM WWPR.
Call (941) 745-1490.
n The inimitable Vernon DeSear emcees Sunday’s Manatee Players “Divas” fundraiser at 7 p.m.
Vying for “Riverfront Diva 2009-2010” are Seva Anthony, Kelly Burnette, Dawn Burns, Cheryl Carty, Courtney Cook, Melanie Dan, Tina Gilbert, Wendy James, Heather Kopp, Caitlin Longstreet, Natalie Lopez, Meg Newsome, Sarah Walcutt-Febish, Kali Westphalen, Andrea Wright and Corinne Woodland.
Get tickets at the box office, call 748-5875 or visit: manateeplayers.com.
Tickets include a reception with Vernon and the cast.
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This story was originally published November 13, 2009 at 12:00 AM with the headline "‘Miss Duffy’ gets support from family."