Roz Dauzat, manager of the Edward Jones investment office across from April Sound, and Paul Belcher, club manager, introduced an idea which is going to be a real winner. They invited business owners who live in April Sound to attend an organizational meeting of a networking breakfast which would enable them to get acquainted with other business people in the community. Twenty-five people attended this first breakfast. It was deemed a success and those attending asked it be continued.

Each business person was given two minutes to introduce themselves and tell about their business. Suggestion sheets were handed out for comments about what would be most helpful at future meetings.

April Sound artists are winners. At a recent show, Julie Coman walked away with four ribbons, a first place for a pastel titled "Pink Abode," another first for a photograph "The Wink," and a third place for a photo entitled "Gator Country." Her pastel "Ristas" won an honorable mention. Doris Wright received a third place ribbon for an oil painting "Garden Gate."

In the pastel category, Joyce Beckwith received a second place for her portrait of a neighbor entitled "James," and an honorable mention for "Ocomo Pots." Her experimental painting "Pelicans" took a second place.

Joanne Quinn, portrait painter par excellence, received two honorable mentions for depictions of children. The owner of the portraits says they should be first place winners because Joanne is such a gifted artist. Joanne also acts as mentor for a group of artists who paint together on Tuesdays.