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LARGO CONNECT WITH US ONLINE Plant project’s price tag spikes Increasing construction costs mean new facility could cost as much as $8.35 million Visit us at www.TBNweekly.com By CHRIS GEORGE and reinforce the approximately 40-year- to move forward with construction after $5.25 million.The remainder of the spike, Follow us on Facebook Tampa Bay Newspapers old operations building and laboratory so approving the Belleair-based Biltmore he said, is a result of escalating construc- www.facebook.com/ that the structure, which city staff said is Construction fi rm’s guaranteed maximum tion costs. TBNweekly LARGO — A project at the wastewater essential to treatment plant operations, price of $8.35 million. “One of the things we’ve heard through- Follow us on Twitter treatment plant that once was estimated could survive a Category 5 hurricane. Facilities Manager Mark Meyers said out this process is that, since the reces- @TBNwebmaster to cost $4 million could now cost more The facility will consist of a three-story, $1.25 million of the price increase was a sion, construction prices in the country than double that, city commissioners 13,187-square-foot hardened building that result of hardening the building to survive have just skyrocketed,” he said. “They’ve learned Aug. 6 during a meeting at City can accommodate laboratory staff and a Category 5 storm rather than the orig- talked about a 20% increase over the last Hall. plant operators after a storm. inal plan based on a Category 3 storm. See PLANT, page 4A CLEARWATER The two-phase project aims to replace Commissioners voted 7-0 on Aug. 6 That would have brought the project to Coast Guard has new man at helm SEMINOLE Capt. Joseph McGilley, the new com- mander of Coast Guard Air Station next to the St. Petersburg-Clearwater Inter- Adults with national Airport, has been here before. It was his fi rst duty station 24 years ago and he said “it’s fantastic to be back.” autism serve … Page 9A. community, INDIAN ROCKS BEACH Eateries examine themselves perils of plastics Restore old, broken items at A challenge has been issued to all Earth to Autism’s Repair Café the restaurants in Indian Rocks Beach to become a certified Ocean Friendly By TIFFANY RAZZANO Restaurant by the end of September, or Tampa Bay Newspapers at least begin the process. Greentown Kids, a local environmental group, held SEMINOLE — Earth to Autism, a non- a seminar and brought together restau- profi t organization that trains adults with rateurs, suppliers and an OFR represen- autism for green industry jobs, will host its tative to convince local establishments next Repair Café on Saturday, Aug. 17, 10 to get on board. Photos courtesy of SUNCOAST PINBALL a.m. to 12 p.m., at Seminole United Meth- … Page 9A. Suncoast Pinball and Arcade owner Jon Weaver, bottom right, assembled a team of talented artists to help create his new Cosmic Carnival pinball game. odist Church, 5400 Seminole Blvd. The community is invited to bring their SEMINOLE broken household items — bikes, jewelry, small household appliances, torn clothing Developer moves and more — for repair at no cost, although Entrepreneur steps up his donations are accepted. This month’s event will focus on bike repair. Individuals can forward on project relax and have a cup of coffee while they’re The owner of the former Tides Golf waiting or work with the repair experts to Club has submitted plans to Pinellas learn how to fi x their items themselves. County to build 273 detached sin- “The goal of the Repair Café is to reduce gle-family homes on the property. The the number of items being thrown in the developer, TTGC LLC, also requested a landfi ll,” said Leanne Scalli, the organiza- zoning change to the county’s compre- tion’s founder and chair. hensive plan ahead of its plans to rede- Repair Cafes are held around the world, velop the property into Restoration Bay, After years of work, Largo’s Suncoast Pinball & Arcade but Earth to Autism hosts the only one in a residential development. rolls out its first original game Florida. … Page 9A. “The Earth to Autism Repair Cafes are unique in that we use it as a green work- By TIFFANY RAZZANO • Tampa Bay Newspapers space opportunity for our adults with au- ONLINE tism,” Scalli said. “Our adults work on LARGO — Jon Weaver’s pinball obsession started early. learning repair skills through our Ambas- Back to School By the time he was 9 years old, he was busing tables at sador Training Program so that they can The school year is fast approach- his father’s restaurant in Indiana. He earned 25 cents for assist repair experts during the actual Re- ing. Visit TBNweekly.com to check out each table he cleared and he used the money to play the pair Cafes.” our special section that features plenty pinball machines that stood at the front of the restaurant. Eventually, she added, Repair Cafes will of tips and resources for parents and “Every single quarter I made went into those machines,” be run entirely by graduates of the training students. Weaver said. program, which launches this September. … TBNweekly.com Super Mario Brothers. Hurricane. Comet. Cyclone. It This “innovative program” teaches pre-em- didn’t matter the game; he loved them all. They rotated ployment skills to adults with autism, pre- at the restaurants, so there was always something new to paring them for green industry careers, she VIEWPOINTS play, he said. said. Decades later, his passion for pinball continues. Though Once they’ve completed the program, each Chris George he veered off course for a while, owning other businesses, graduate has the opportunity to become including a charter boat company and restaurants, the an ambassador for Earth to Autism. These A quick look at some recent highlights Palm Harbor resident found his way back to his early love. ambassadors help educate the community and lowlights about autism awareness and sustainability. from around See GAME, page 4A Earth to Autism also runs a gardening Pinellas County. … Page 8A. See CAFE, page 4A

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During off- They also would be renamed to nu- project management, told direc- peak times, passenger loads are merical designations. ST. PETERSBURG — Pinellas tors that design on the project was expected to average about 24. Staff Starting in October, the Coun- Suncoast Transit Authority’s Board nearing the 60% mark and it was said off-peak passenger loads occur tryside/Oldsmar Tampa Connector of Directors said yes to a tentative time to consider what buses to pur- on about 80% of bus trips. will be known as Route 812 and it millage rate of 0.7500 mills for fi s- chase. The project will use nine Directors discussed whether the will be realigned back to Country- cal year 2019-2020 during a July buses that will provide 15-minute buses would be able to handle the side Boulevard. Photo courtesy of PSTA 31 meeting. service from 6 a.m.-8 p.m. and demand for wheelchair riders and The Dunedin/Palm Harbor Con- The rate is the same as the cur- Residents line up July 30 at the Feeding Tampa Bay mobile pantry bicyclists. Dayal said the bus man- nector will become Route 813. rent year and the maximum rate every 30 minutes from 8 p.m.-mid- at the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority’s staff parking lot in St. ufacturer might be able to make The downtown Dunedin loop will the transit agency can charge night. Petersburg. Food was distributed to more than 300 people in two adjustments if needed. be shortened and the route will no by state statute, which caps the Prior plans called for using 60- hours. foot hybrid-electric buses; howev- To stay on schedule, buses have longer serve Nebraska Avenue and PSTA’s millage rate at 0.7500 mills. to be ordered this month. Dayal The rate will appear on Truth in er, due to recent objections from U.S. 19. St. Pete Beach to the use of larg- said staff would present informa- The Safety Harbor Connection PSTA joins fi ght against hunger in Pinellas Millage Notices to be mailed out to ST. PETERSBURG — Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority hosted a er buses, 40-foot buses have been tion to directors at the Aug. 28 will become Route 814 with no property owners by the property Feeding Tampa Bay mobile food pantry in its staff parking lot July 30, considered. meeting at which time a fi nal deci- other changes anticipated. appraiser on or around Aug. 20. distributing food to more than 300 people in just two hours. Dayal said PSTA had recently sion is needed. In addition, the Central Avenue PSTA could later decide to lower The 2019 Leadership PSTA class led the event with the support of completed a ridership forecast to Directors discussed using elec- Trolley service to Pass-a-Grille will the millage rate, but it cannot be the Feeding Tampa Bay team. estimate anticipated loads on the tric buses, instead of hybrid-elec- be eliminated in October. Instead, increased. tric ones. CEO Brad Miller said Offi cials say that more than 135,000 county residents struggle with Property taxes are calculated buses to help determine an optimal the trolley will turn around at the technology wasn’t available yet to food insecurity. To address this challenge, PSTA and Feeding Tampa by multiplying the taxable prop- size, 40-foot or 60-foot. Staff now county beach access park. Lasher support using electric buses on a Bay are teaming up to organize a series of creative events to reach fam- erty value by the number of mills believes 40-foot buses could meet said staff is currently working on a route as long as the 10-mile Cen- ilies in need. levied. the BRT project’s needs at least in new trolley agreement with St. Pete tral Avenue BRT. It also would be The Feeding Tampa Bay mobile pantry is a refrigerated truck that Deborah Leous, chief financial the beginning. Beach. much more costly and greatly af- delivers shelf stable foods, dairy, meats, prepared meals and fresh pro- offi cer, said the current millage rate Staff looked at seats available on fect design. He said it could be pos- duce at no charge to Tampa Bay residents in need. would generate $3.88 million in ad- both sizes. The 40-foot bus would sible to move to electric buses in More audit money There is no charge, no qualifi cations or requests made with each at- ditional revenue for next year due provide 31 seats when no wheel- the future. Directors cautioned Leous to be tendee encouraged to “shop” for what is best served in their home. The to increases in property values. chairs are present with room for Meanwhile, work will continue to more careful when using extra ser- goal is to provide nutritious foods for our neighbors in need with dignity The tentative millage rate is four bikes inside. Standing room and respect. complete the project design by fall. vices available from PSTA’s audit- higher than the rolled-back rate of capacity would be 15, about 50% Plans are in the works to schedule three additional Feeding Tampa Dayal also anticipates that a grant ing fi rm. Leous said Clifton Laron 0.7026, which is the amount need- of capacity, which is the industry Bay mobile food pantries at bus stop locations in 2019. agreement with the Federal Transit Alan LLP offered services PSTA had ed to generate the same revenue as standard. Administration would be available never had access to before from an the current year. The 60-foot bus would provide by fall. auditing fi rm, and staff took advan- Gualtieri to lead Sheriffs Association 49 seats when no wheelchairs are tage of those services. present with room for four bikes. TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Sheriffs Association announced on 40-foot buses for PSTA awarded a contract to July 31 its leadership for the 2019-2020 year. The Standing room capacity would be October Clifton Larson Allen on Aug. 26, 25. It would cost about $2 million newly-elected president, Pinellas County Sheriff Central Avenue BRT service changes 2015, for $359,000 over fi ve years. Bob Gualtieri, will preside over the association Eight of nine directors agreed more to use 60-foot buses, which Directors Vince Cocks, citi- However, staff has already spent and work with the staff and board of directors to with staff’s recommendation to use would need to come from PSTA’s zen representative, and Keith Sa- $342,500 of the contract amount guide the efforts and direction of FSA and its 67 biel, Pinellas Park councilman, and needs another $167,500 to pay sheriffs. ROB’S AUTO DETAILING inc. voted against staff’s plan for ser- for services this year, including the Gualtieri began his career with the Pinellas vice changes beginning in October, 2019 audit. County Sheriff’s Offi ce in 1982. He was appoint- We Come To You! which include removing the “fl ex- Directors approved the request ed sheriff in 2011. He was elected in 2012 and ing” option from the Dunedin/Palm with an 8-1 vote, which will bring re-elected 2016. Gualtieri began his career as a de- Gualtieri Harbor, Countryside/Oldsmar/ the contract cost up to $509,000. tention deputy working in the Pinellas County jail. Tampa and Safety Harbor Connec- Dave Eggers, Pinellas County com- “It is an honor to serve as president of a prestigious and historical or- 10% OFF tion routes. missioner, voted no. ganization such as the Florida Sheriffs Association,” Gualtieri said. “We With this coupon Bob Lasher, external affairs offi - Leous said the extra audits had will do everything it takes to continue making the association and our cer, said the change had been driv- saved money. 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CLEARWATER — Police say a 54-year-old man ment, he became verbally argumentative and irate. man died at a Tampa hospital early Saturday morning Deputies came up to the vehicle on the passenger struck by a pickup truck while crossing South Missou- Witnesses said Blaine’s behavior escalated to the after he was shot by Pinellas County deputies who say side of the Volkswagen, and continued to order him to ri Avenue in a wheelchair Friday morning has died at a point that employees asked nearby customers to move they were in fear for their lives when he pointed a shot- stop, Gualtieri said. They also noticed that he had a local hospital. to the back of the store as a safety precaution. gun at them. shotgun on his lap. Clearwater police responded to a crash about 12:30 Deputies say Blaine eventually left the store after Sheriff’s deputies went to a residence on Flanders “They were telling him, ‘Drop the gun, stop the car, a.m. Aug. 2 in the 1300 block of South Missouri Av- causing a disturbance. Way in Safety Harbor about 2:27 a.m. Aug. 3 for a drop the gun, stop the car,’ but he did neither,” Gual- enue. Officers say Franklin Rowland was not in a At about 5:45 p.m., the store manager received a welfare check after receiving a call from an unidentifi ed tieri said. crosswalk when he attempted to cross South Missouri phone call from the Pet Supermarket corporate offi ce person in Illinois, who said his friend had called and Avenue in his wheelchair. The sheriff said at one point, Clark took the 12- informing her that Blaine called customer service and told him he had shot his mother and didn’t want to go Roland was struck just south of Lakeview Drive by a gauge shotgun from between his legs and pointed it made threats to stab or shoot someone at the business. to jail. 2007 Honda pickup truck driven by Cesar Salvador, 23, at the passenger side of the car where deputies were Blaine also told employees that if it weren’t for his girl- When deputies arrived at the home, they found of Clearwater. Police say Salvador remained on the scene. standing, at which time deputies fi red at the man. friend someone would have been shot. Susan Clark, 64, dead inside from an apparent gun- Rowland was transported to Bayfront Health in St. After he was shot, Clark was removed from the ve- Deputies located Blaine at his Palm Harbor resi- shot wound. Petersburg where he later died. During a media briefing near the scene, Pinellas hicle and given fi rst aid until paramedics arrived. He dence where he reportedly admitted to the allegations. County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri said Susan Clark was was then taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital, where he died Deputies say Blaine denied owning any weap- found on the fl oor, dead from a shotgun wound and about 5:10 a.m. Deputies charge man in connection ons; however, deputies took a handgun that was in wrapped in blankets. Gualtieri identifi ed the three deputies who fi red at with threats at Pet Supermarket the home for safekeeping. The handgun belonged to No one else was at the residence and deputies began Clark as Brennen Wede, 26, a fi ve-year employee of the PALM HARBOR — Pinellas County Sheriff’s depu- Blaine’s live-in girlfriend. to search for Clark’s son, John Clark. sheriff’s offi ce; Brian Williams, 37, who has been with ties arrested a 34-year-old Palm Harbor man July 31 Blaine was arrested and transported to the Pinellas Gualtieri said detectives with the Robbery and Ho- the sheriff’s offi ce nearly 14 years; and Chris Amatru- on one charge of making a false report of a bomb or County Jail and booked about 10:25 p.m. Bail was set at micide Unit responded to the scene, as did members da, 33, a three-year employee. weapon of mass destruction or concerning the use of $10,000. He was released on a surety bond at 3:02 a.m. of the Violent Offenders Unit and others. They were Williams, Wede and Amatruda were placed on paid fi rearms in a violent manner. 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PLANT, from page 1A loop on such large price increases. construction of the new building arate air conditioning systems so City Manager Henry Schubert and demolition of the old ones. they don’t cross-contaminate labs Around Largo four years. We’ve used what we agreed that the commission should Besides its enhanced durability, and a deionization water system to thought was a conservative number be informed sooner. the new building will be a substan- purify water in the lab. Skyway Cat Club to hold show of 11% based on the state of Flori- “On these types of projects, as tial improvement, he said. LARGO — The Skyway Cat Club of Tampa Bay will host the da. So … over the course of the last we get into the design process, The ground floor will include In other news International Cat Association All-Breed Cat Show on Saturday and three years in the design, the proj- sometimes we find that our cost electric vehicle charging stations, Sunday, Aug. 10-11, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Minnreg Hall, 6340 126th ect has risen $2,719,000.” prep rooms and a mud room The Largo Police Department will estimates aren’t accurate,” he said. continue to provide school resource Ave. N., Largo. He said that a nearly $400,000 “And if there’s a signifi cant devia- where staff can wash off and elim- Cats will compete in 12 different rings both days. Judges will contingency fund put the total over inate possibilities of contamination, offi cers to Advantage Academy of tion, we need to bring that to the Pinellas and Pinellas Preparato- evaluate cats both days. The event will include feline education and the $8 million mark, adding that which is something they don’t have welfare. Attendees will have an opportunity to learn about different City Commission during the design ry Academy after commissioners the difference in funds from the now. breeds of cats and how to care for them. process, not toward the end of the signed off on an agreement for the $5.25 million estimate will come On the second fl oor, which is 24 The show will feature more than 25 breeds of cats. Vendors will have process.” upcoming school year. from wastewater fund general re- feet above sea level, staff will have cat trees, beds, toys, unique gifts, and more cat-related items for sale. serves. an operations lab, and the third The department has assigned Cats and kittens will be available for adoption from local shelters. There Commissioner Michael Smith Facility upgrades fl oor will feature a nutrient lab that one reserve offi cer to serve at each will be a raffl e and food will be available for purchase. said that in future cases, he hopes Meyers said the 545-day project includes a microbiology wet lab. school, which will each pay the city Parking is free. Admission is $7 for adults, $3 for children and free staff will keep commissioners in the will be conducted in two phases — The facility will also have sep- $70,809. for children age 5 and younger. Event organizers will be collecting items for a local spay and neuter clinic. Attendees are encouraged to donate items such as blankets, bleach, paper towels, printing paper, tall kitchen trash bags, cleaning supplies, offi ce supplies, baby wipes and cat and dog crates. Those who bring canned or dry cat food to donate will receive a $1 discount on admission. For information, visit www.skywaycatclub.com or call 727-289-1989.

Kayak Club to meet at Bonner Park LARGO — The Kayak Club will meet Saturday, Aug. 10, 10 a.m. to noon, at Bonner Park, 14444 143rd St. N, Largo. Attendees will take part in a kayaking adventure and exploration of this beautiful habitat. Cost is $20 for Largo Recreation members and $40 for nonmembers. Cost includes kayak, safety equipment and instruction. Participants must register by Aug. 6. To register, visit PlayLargo.com. For information, call 727-518-3131.

Event to celebrate women’s suffrage LARGO — The Democratic Women’s Club of Upper Pinellas will host an event titled Celebrating 100 Years of Women’s Suffrage on Monday, Aug. 26, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Royal Palms of Largo, 200 Lake Ave. NE, Largo. The luncheon will feature prizes, entertainment and speakers Alex Sink and state Rep. Jennifer Webb. The cost to attend is $30. Checks can be made out to DWCUP and mailed to Shelby Freeman, 960 Starkey Road #1404, Largo, FL 33771. For more information, call Donna Dennis at 727-447-7380. Largo Central Park Photo by JOHN GUERRA Largo Central Park is at 101 Central Park Drive. Within the park are Heyward Mathews, a professor of oceanography who taught biology, ocean sciences, and scuba at St. Petersburg College for 49 years, cuts the Central Park Performing Arts Center, 105 Central Park Drive; the the ribbon above the Circle of Heroes underwater memorial. The circle of a dozen concrete soldiers, representing America’s various armed Largo Feed Store, 295 Central Park Drive; and the Largo Public Library, services, sits in 40 feet of water about a dozen miles off Clearwater Beach. 120 Central Park Drive. To contact the library, call 727-587-6715.

HEROES, from page 1A For Allbritton, Clearwater is the perfect place for the Circle of He- Pinellas Trails to meet two small powerboats rose and fell roes and Veterans Reef, the name LARGO — The next work meeting for Pinellas Trails, Inc. will be with the chop. Political dignitaries of the collection of man-made ob- Wednesday, Aug. 14, 6-8 p.m., at the Largo Library, Meeting Room “A,” took to a podium aboard the Super jects sunk in the area 12 miles off 120 Central Park Drive, Largo. Queen and spoke of the catastro- Clearwater. The meeting is open to the public, which is invited to attend and phe of war and the need to take “We really love our veterans in bring comments and ideas. care of soldiers and sailors who still Clearwater,” Allbritton said. “We For information, email [email protected]. deal with their injuries. have the Florida Veterans Memo- Then it was time: A 78-year-old rial Plaza at Crest Lake Park that Holocaust survivor to speak at library diver, his head just visible above was sponsored by the city and the LARGO — Holocaust survivor Marie Silverman will be the guest the waves beyond the podium, cut Tampa Bay Veterans Alliance. It speaker Tuesday, Aug. 20, at 6 p.m., at the Largo Public Library. the ribbon above the Circle of He- makes perfect sense to have the Silverman will speak about her childhood in Antwerp, Belgium, roes, the nation’s fi rst underwater Circle of Heroes just off shore of when the Nazis invaded her home country, her escape to France, her dive memorial honoring veterans. our city.” time in an internment camp, and being smuggled out of the country to The statues, each standing 6 feet The man who envisioned the eventually end up as a refugee in the United States. tall, are the fi rst half of what will Circle of Heroes — and the diver Silverman is a resident speaker at the Florida Holocaust Museum become a circle of 24 statues of who cut the ribbon — is Heyward and spends her time teaching younger generations about the soldiers of different wars and mis- Mathews, uncle to former U.S. Rep. Holocaust. sions: infantry, pilots, artillery, cav- David Jolley. A professor of ocean- The event is free and will take place in the Children’s Programming alry, and other warriors from World ography who taught biology, ocean Room on the fi rst fl oor of the library. War II, Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf David Miller, National American Legion director at Bay Pines VA sciences, and scuba at St. Peters- War, and other wars. The other Hospital and Tony Rizzo, his deputy, will direct injured vets to the burg College for 49 years, Mathews dozen soldiers are scheduled to be dive therapy programs connected to the Circle of Heroes. has been a local booster for attract- Library offering genealogy classes LARGO — The Largo Public Library hosts several free genealogy installed by Veterans Day 2020. ing scuba divers to Pinellas County, classes each month. At the center of the circle a single especially Clearwater and Duned- Class duration is 60 to 90 minutes depending on content and monument, weighing nearly 3 tons, “This dive site is going to be good therapy. in waters, for decades. He’s blown questions. features the bronze emblems rep- up all kinds of objects, including These young vets can dive, see these No registration is required. For the complete listing of all classes resenting each of the U.S. armed surplus military aircraft and Army and scheduled times, visit fl pgs.blogspot.com, email Bob Bryan at forces — Air Force, Army, Marines, statues, and it keeps them from thinking tanks, and sunk them off Pinellas [email protected] or call 727-595-4521. Navy and Coast Guard. County beaches. The Circle of Heroes is not just about their own problems. It helps them “I put an airplane down there on a memorial and tourist attrac- keep off the opiates and all the medication Veterans Reef, a Neptune Bomber,” SHINE offering assistance at library tion, but an important therapeutic Mathews told the Beacon in Feb- LARGO — If you are celebrating your 65th birthday this year, are scuba dive site for disabled veter- they are given these days.” ruary. “I shortened the wings and recently retired or just want to know more about your health care ans suffering from PTSD, depres- — David Miller, National American Legion chained it to a barge and we fl oated options under Medicare, SHINE may be able to help. sion and trauma, its advocates it out there.” SHINE, a free program offered by the Florida Department of said. director at Bay Pines VA Hospital Mathews is a lively defender of Elder Affairs and the local Area Agency on Aging schedules free, David Miller, the National Amer- marine life and veterans. unbiased and confi dential counseling appointments the fi rst and third ican Legion representative at Bay Miller was among the marines Riz- are invited to participate in morn- “While the existing materials on Wednesday each month at Largo Public Library. Please call 727-587- Pines VA Hospital, helps veterans zo’s unit helicoptered out. They met ing and evening devotions with a Veterans Reef have proven to be 6715 to schedule your appointment. obtain their benefi ts and the care years after the war ended and have military chaplain, she said. very attractive to both anglers and they need. been friends since. “It is so important to be here to divers, this new project is not de- Ukulele society to hold monthly workshop “See, the Marines and the U.S. support this memorial,” she said. “This dive site is going to be good signed to provide habitat for food LARGO — A monthly ukulele workshop will be held at the Largo Army work together, contrary to “It’s a good place to come and heal. therapy,” Miller said. “These young or game fi sh,” he said. “Having a Public Library on the third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. belief,” Rizzo said, laughing. It’s something that’s so important vets can dive, see these statues, reef designed especially for veterans Hosted by the Tampa Bay Ukulele Society, the workshop provides Neysa Grzywa, director of busi- not just for our veterans, but for all and it keeps them from thinking would also be the fi rst of its kind an introduction to the ukulele. A limited number of instruments will be ness operations with Deep Sea veterans to dive here.” about their own problems. It helps in the country and make Pinellas supplied by the society, so participants are urged to bring their own if Valkyries, a veterans’ trauma In addition to U.S. Rep. Gus Bil- them keep off the opiates and all County a dive destination for the they have one. counseling and retreat program irakis of Palm Harbor, State Sen. the medication they are given these whole country and elsewhere.” For more information, call 727-587-6715, email libraryinfo@largo. Ed Hooper, also of Palm Harbor, days.” based in Phoenix, Arizona, sat on The memorial, which is expected com, or visit www.LargoPublicLibrary.org. Anthony Rizzo, Miller’s deputy a bench on the deck, running the Mayor Joe Ayoub of Safety Harbor, to cost roughly $500,000, is being at Bay Pines, sang the National speech she was to give through and Clearwater City Commissioner paid for through private donations, Anthem before the ribbon-cutting. her mind. David Allbritton, the commanding fundraisers, and small state grants. Rizzo was in the 173rd Airborne Deep Sea Valkyries takes veter- offi cer of Coast Guard Station Sand Pinellas County and other sources McGough Nature Park Brigade, the famed unit of the ans around the nation on week- Key in Clearwater was on hand to have provided $50,000 toward the McGough Nature Park is at 11901 146th St. N. and includes the 101st Airborne Division that res- long dive retreats, including the watch the ribbon-cutting. Bosun project. Narrows Environmental Education Center. Visit largoparks.com or call cued parts of the 3rd Marine Divi- Bahamas. They receive 25 hours of Tracey E. Randall and her staff Each of the introductory stat- 727-518-3047. sion from the siege of the Khe Sanh trauma counseling from a licensed observed the ceremonies from the ues weighs about 1,300 pounds, marine base in Vietnam in 1968. therapist who’s also a veteran and unit’s 45-foot fast-response boat. Mathews said. Center to host birds of prey show LARGO — The Look Alive Bird Show is presented each Sunday, from 1 to 2 p.m., at the Narrows Environmental Education Center. Attendees will get a glimpse at the world of Florida’s fl ighted hunters. GAME, from page 1A “It quickly dwarfed all of the He came up with the concept for the industry who had a big name The show details the adaptations that raptors use to exploit the natural other businesses I had,” he said. Cosmic Carnival, which touches on behind him,” Weaver said. world for their gain. The show includes owls, hawks, falcons and Sarge, Today, Weaver owns Largo-based “Within a couple of months, I knew two of the themes seen most often He also enlisted the help of the center’s own bald eagle and the star of the show. Suncoast Pinball & Arcade, which it was going to be big.” in old-school, original pinball games award-winning and Oscar-nominat- The show is free. he founded in 2015. The company Weaver scrapped his other com- — space and carnivals. ed composer and sound designer at 12722 62nd St. N. sells a vari- panies to focus on pinball. The “They’re the two (themes) that are Theo Green, vocalist and compos- ety of classic pinball machines and game has enjoyed a resurgence in done over and over and over again,” er Czarina Russell, composer Bart arcade games both for personal use Southwest Recreation Complex recent years, he said. Weaver said. “But I didn’t want to Hendrickson and animator Chad Southwest Recreation Complex, which includes an aquatic complex, is and businesses. He dreamed of designing an orig- do something that had been done Sikora. at 13120 Vonn Road. Call 727-518-3125 for recreation or 727-518-3126 It all started about fi ve years ago, inal game, though, something not to death. So I did a mash-up of the Since not many companies create for the pool. Visit PlayLargo.com or LargoPools.com. when he decided he wanted to pur- many pinball companies do these two. To my knowledge, nobody has original pinball games, Suncoast chase a “multicade” arcade machine days. Most companies enter licens- ever done a mash-up before. I want- has received a lot of attention for for his home. As he researched Garage Sale slated for Aug. 17 companies that sold the machines ing agreements with movie, televi- ed something that would resonate Cosmic Carnival, he said. LARGO — Southwest Recreation Complex will host its annual indoor that feature a variety of games, he sion and video-game franchises and with people.” “People are excited to see some- communitywide garage sale Saturday, Aug. 17, from 8 a.m. to noon. “didn’t like the look of them,” he create games inspired by them, he With the concept for Cosmic thing new,” he said. The sale, which is free to attend, features more than 65 tables of said. “I said, ‘I can design better said. Carnival set, he called in renowned Suncoast will continue to create home goods, children’s toys, gently used clothing and more. than these.’ So I did.” This summer, Weaver realized his artist Dirty Donny, a legend in the and sell pinball games based on The cost is $10 per table, with a limit of two tables per person. He discovered that others were longtime dream when Suncoast re- pinball world, to create the original licensed material, but Weaver said looking for a similar game. It wasn’t leased Cosmic Carnival, an entirely artwork for the game. Dirty Donny he’s already dreaming up the com- long before orders for the multicade original game. is known for his work with the band pany’s next original machine. Largo Community Center machine he designed came pouring “This is something I’ve wanted to Metallica and Stern Pinball. “It’s really exciting and a lot of The Largo Community Center is at 400 Alt. Keene Road. Visit in. do from the get-go,” he said. “I knew we needed someone in fun,” he said. LargoCommunityCenter.com or call 727-518-3131.

Largo Palooza Music Series continues CAFE, from page 1A coach follows our ambassadors “One issue that (they) have with Earth to Autism’s garden groups LARGO — The Largo Palooza Music Series will continue with a to the garden to make sure that classroom learning is that they meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m., performance by contemporary/pop crossover vocal group Divonicci on program out of Seminole United the chores around the garden are often don’t take the skill they’ve weather permitting, to tend to the Friday, Aug. 16, at 6:30 p.m., at the Community Center. Methodist Church. The organiza- done thoroughly and that the skills learned and use it outside of the garden. On other days of the week, Activities, which include food trucks, cash bar and after party, begin tion has a community garden plot learned in the classroom carry over classroom environment,” she said. volunteers take turns to water the at 5 p.m. behind the church. into the work that they are doing in “The garden experience is one op- garden. Anyone interested in the The cost is $15. The garden project provides the the garden.” portunity where we can help adults Ambassador in Training program Upcoming performances include a performance by Idaho Swezey on ambassadors-in-training “an op- This kind of hands-on learning with autism to generalize the skills or volunteering with Earth to Au- Aug. 23. portunity to practice what they is ideal for adults with autism, she they are learning in the classroom tism should call 727-710-0649 or are learning,” Scalli said. “Our job added. to the real world.” visit earthtoautism.com. See LARGO, page 5A Largo Leader, August 8, 2019 Largo 5A LARGO, from page 4A Kiwanis helps ‘Stuff the Bus’ Classes and lessons City Briefs • Adult tap and ballet classes: Tap classes are Tuesdays from 1 to 2 p.m. and Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Ballet classes are Wednesdays Event to showcase downtown improvements from noon to 1:15 p.m. For an additional cost, participants may stay for LARGO — The city of Largo is revitalizing downtown’s West Bay Drive a choreography class that builds off the technique taught each week. corridor with new improvements in an effort to make the area more Tap Technique is $5 for members and ballet classes are $7 per class for safe, walkable and attractive. members. The public is invited to learn more about the new improvements at an open house hosted by the city Wednesday, Aug. 21, 6 p.m., at The Weekly events Bridge Dance Complex, 100 First Ave. SW. • Bridge games: Mondays and Wednesdays, 12:30 to 4 p.m. All players Improvements include: are welcome to join the American Contract Bridge League-sanctioned • Reconstructing the sidewalks from Missouri Avenue/Seminole games. The cost is $5 for members and $6 for nonmembers. Call Joan Boulevard to Clearwater-Largo Road; Waff at 727-895-9073. • Replacing the lighting with LED lighting; • Karaoke: Tuesdays, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Perform your favorite tunes to • Installing updated benches, bike racks and bus shelters; sing-along CDs, bring your own CDs or select from those available. The • Constructing two midblock crossings featuring pedestrian-activated cost is $1.50 for members. fl ashing beacons and high-visibility crosswalks west of Second Street • Mahjong games: Thursdays, 12:30 to 4 p.m. Beginners are welcome. and west of Fifth Street; The cost is $1.50 for members and $5 for nonmembers. • Milling, resurfacing and re-striping of the asphalt surface to im- • Sunday Social Dance: Sundays, 6 to 10 p.m. Dress to impress and join prove West Bay Drive from Missouri Avenue/Seminole Blvd to Clear- about 150 singles and friends of all ages to dance to an extensive music water-Largo Road and improving the diagonal parking lots from Fourth library to fi t every taste. The cost is $10. Street Southwest to Ridge Road. • Free movies: Fridays at 1 p.m., and third Fridays at 7 p.m. All movies The construction work is planned for the fourth quarter of 2019 and are rated G, PG or PG-13 and are shown with closed captioning when will complement other enhancements to the downtown, such as the available. Light concessions will be available. Check the Largo Lantern or new Downtown Plaza on the southwest corner of West Bay Drive and call 727-518-3131 for a listing of movies. Seminole Boulevard. For more information, contact Senior Engineer Barry Westmark at Monthly events 727-587-6713 or [email protected]. • Open Mic Fridays: First Fridays, 2 to 5 p.m. Bring acoustic instruments or choose from thousands of songs in house. Family-friendly Tutterow fall registration dates comedians and spoken-word performers are welcome. Cost is $5. LARGO — Registration for the 2019-20 Tutterow Dance Academy • Senior adult luncheon: Third Thursdays, noon to 2 p.m. Tickets are programs will be held at the Largo Community Center, 400 Alt. Keene $14 and include lunch and a show. Tickets go on sale for Recreation Photo courtesy of BRUCE BLAZEJ Road, on Friday, Aug. 9, from 5 to 8 p.m., and Saturday, Aug. 10, from Card holders on the fi rst of the month prior to each show. Those without Members of the Largo/Mid-Pinellas Kiwanis Club Jacqueline 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Recreation Cards can purchase tickets on the second of the month. On the Grant, Ele Fox, Mary Black, and Elliott Michnoff helped to The academy offers professional instruction in ballet, tap, jazz, hip day of the show, doors open at 11:45 a.m., lunch is served between noon pass out literature and monitor a collection bin recently at the hop, lyrical, acro, and preschool classes for boys and girls ages 2-18. and 1 p.m. and the show is from 1 to 2 p.m. Missouri Avenue Walmart in Largo. With the new school year For more information on class registration or audition opportunities approaching, the Salvation Army is partnering with Walmart for the performance company, contact [email protected], call 727-585-1232 or visit tutterowdancers.com. in a nationwide back-to-school drive titled “Stuff the Bus.” A Group meetings list of school supplies was handed out to Walmart customers, who could then buy and donate them. The club is actively Construction updates and road closures LARGO — As part of an ongoing effort to eliminate sanitary sewer seeking men and women who would also like to help children American Legion Post 119 overfl ows, the Engineering Services Department will be replacing san- LARGO — American Legion Post 119, at 130 First Ave. SW, will host so that more projects can be undertaken. Largo/Mid-Pinellas itary sewer pipes on 137th Street. Pinellas County will also be using several events that are open to the public. Kiwanians meet for dinner at 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth this opportunity to replace the residential potable water line in the area. Lunches featuring burgers and specials will be served Monday and Thursdays of each month at Suncoast Café, 1921 W. Bay Drive This work is expected to begin this week and take three weeks to com- Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. On Wednesday, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., a in Largo. Meetings last an hour and feature a speaker from the plete. Work will occur along the west side of 137th Street from Anona steak hoagie special will be served. Takeout orders are available by calling community. For more information, call 727-536-0412 or email Heights Drive to Croft Drive South. Residents can expect occasional 727-584-2038. There is no lunch Thursday or Friday. [email protected]. temporary road access limitations and detour routes during this work. Friday night dinners are served from 5 to 8 p.m., with music by Karaoke DJ Bill Johnson, from 7 to 11 p.m. The cost is $7.50 for shrimp or a four- piece chicken dinner or all-you-can-eat fried fi sh. It is served with rolls, Affordable Spay, Neuter & WellCare Services french fries and coleslaw. 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The American Legion sponsors “Wing Madness” each Monday, 5 to 8 $ Wellness Clinics by Appt. 080819 Vaccines start at 15 Tues: 1-3pm, Fri: 8-2 Present this coupon. Cannot be combined with other offers. Expires 8/16/19 p.m. Enjoy chicken wings served hot, mild, barbecue, butter-and-garlic Welcome TNVR Community Cats! 1st Thurs. of the month 1-3pm and spicy barbecue for $5.50 for six or $8.50 for 12. French fries and VACUUM BOUTIQUE & GIFTS onion rings are available. Bob Swenson provides music from 6:30 to 8:30 13489 Walsingham Road Largo 33774 • 727-595-1983 12495 Seminole Blvd., Largo p.m. www.operationsnipfl .org • operationsnipfl @gmail.com Mon.-Thurs. 10-5 • Fri. 10-3 • Closed Sat. & Sun. 727-584-0532 Proceeds benefit the Special Olympics, Fisher House at Bay Pines, National Child Welfare Foundation and National Emergency Fund.

VFW Post 10094 Robert Alex Silversmiths DO YOU SUFFER FROM ANY LARGO — VFW Post 10094, at 14450 Walsingham Road, offers several 39 Years • Same Name • Same Location OF THESE CONDITIONS? events each week that are open to the public. [email protected] Each Monday, bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. Hamburgers and hot dogs are Find out if you’re a candidate for served beforehand for $3. On Tuesday afternoons, Trivia Time is held from Silver • Gold • Copper medical marijuana. Call today!y 2 to 4 p.m. and darts are offered starting at 7 p.m. Each Thursday, dinner Brass & Pewter • Cancer • Multiple Sclierosis is served from 6 to 7 p.m. for $6 to $7. A different meal is served each • Epilepsy • Crohn’s Disease week, and entertainers vary from week to week. Friday is Karaoke with Clean, Polish, Repair, Mollie, which begins at 6 p.m., with hot dogs and hamburgers offered from • Glaucoma • Chronic Pain 6 to 7 p.m. Restore to Original Beauty • PTSD • Anxiety Live entertainment is on Friday, Saturday and Sundays inside and • Parkinson’s • Depression outside, weather permitting. Apply Protective Coatings Which Last 15-20 Years • HIV/AIDS • Migraines All are welcome, but you must have a current membership card to be Silver, Copper & Brass • Big & Small • ALS • and many more served alcohol. Lighting Fixtures • Oil Lamps • Holloware & Flatware Cannabis Certifi cations I 727-440-7786 Proceeds benefi t the Bill Young VA Hospital programs, the VFW National Repair, Refurbish & Rewire Lamps & Chandeliers Home, Sea Cadet Youth activities and the Boy Scouts. 6499 38th Ave. N., Suite C1 I St. Petersburg www.PinellasCanabis.com

625 Pinellas Street • Clearwater • Suite C 041819 Largo Lions Club LARGO — The Largo Lions Club meets on the first and third 727-442-7333 • Open 9am-2pm • Monday - Friday 032119 Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at Jimmy Guana’s, 401 Second St., Indian Rocks Beach, in the Holiday Inn Harbourside. The club is a network of volunteers who serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international Ultimate Who Tribute understanding. For more information, email [email protected] or visit largolionsclub.org.

Kiwanis Club of Largo/Mid-Pinellas LARGO — The Kiwanis Club of Largo/Mid-Pinellas meets for dinner

at 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at The 080119 Suncoast Café, 1921 West Bay Drive. Each meeting features a speaker and fellowship over a meal, where members plan service and fundraising projects Kiwanis is a worldwide service organization founded in 1915 to serve the children of the world and at the local level. For more information, visit largokiwanis.snack.ws/ or call 727-536- 0412.

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[email protected]. Scan Me For Special Offers MM19918 MA84928 080819 6A Outdoors Largo Leader, August 8, 2019 Bait-rich waters bring the action A long stretch of offshore winds Offshore, the mangrove snapper has made for some crystal clear bite has still been good in the water along area beaches. Droves Fish Tales 50- to 60-feet range. Look for the of small baitfi sh have funneled into Capt. Tyson snapper to really school up well the swash channel where they can Wallerstein as we get closer to the full moon be cast netted by the hundreds. in the middle of the month. The Spanish mackerel, spotted sea visibility has been very good trout, ladyfish and redfish are along the Intracoastal Waterway offshore so anglers are having to keyed in on these small baits right right now. Outer edge drop offs really lighten their leaders to fool now and the bite has been excellent that are holding mullet will also the snapper. Long stretches of 15- at times. attract schools of redfish. As the pound fl uorocarbon and a 1/0 or Low morning tides are perfect for tide rises, look for those big no- 2/0 circle hook will help you to condensing baitfish and predator motor zone fl ats that have a good mimic the pieces of chum that the fi sh alike. Setting up on the outer mullet population to give away snapper are feeding on. Be sure to edges of the fl ats and fi shing out where the redfi sh might be holding. bring a couple of chum blocks, the to deeper water will provide non- Drifting and fan casting gold spoons strong current and warm water will stop action when chumming with through the mullet has been break them up quickly. live baits. Medium/light action productive lately. Once an area rods with a soft tip are necessary of fish has been located, putting Tyson Wallerstein can be reached to get a good cast off with the small out a spread of cut lady fi sh or tail at [email protected]. To get baits and reels spooled with light trimmed pinfish can be deadly. a fish photo in the paper, send braid will further assist in the effort. It’s all catch and release fishing the photo along with your name, Light-wire long shank hooks and a for redfi sh, snook and trout in our when and where it was caught to 30-pound fl uorocarbon leader are region so be sure to land the fi sh [email protected] or mail it what’s needed. quickly and handle them as little as to Tampa Bay Newspapers, 9911 Redfi sh numbers are strong all possible to insure a good release. Seminole Blvd., Seminole, FL 33772. Outdoors Briefs Make A Difference Fishing Tampa Bay Turtle & Tortoise Tournament Inc. fundraiser set Society to meet Aug. 10 CLEARWATER — Make A Difference Fishing CLEARWATER — The Tampa Bay Turtle & Tortoise Tournament Inc. will host a Benefit Auction and Society will meet Saturday, Aug. 10, 7 p.m., at Casino Night Saturday, Aug. 24, 6 p.m., at the Hilton Moccasin Lake Nature Park, 2750 Park Trail Lane, Clearwater Beach, 400 Mandalay Ave., Clearwater. Clearwater. Tickets are $35 a person or $120 for four through The club meets regularly on second Saturdays. Each Aug. 17. Visit www.makeadifferencefishing.org to meeting features a guest speaker providing a talk on purchase tickets through PayPal. Tickets can be picked turtles and tortoises. up at will call the night of the event. For information, call Ralph Till at 727-515-7443. Proceeds will be used to fund the organization’s four fi shing tournaments for children with disabilities Pinellas County to host Irrigation and their families. Proceeds will also be used for a grant program, which since 2005 has provided over and Landscaping Mini Expo $500,000 in grants to provide children with equipment PALM HARBOR — Pinellas County Utilities will host or medical supplies they need. The event will feature an Irrigation and Landscaping Mini Expo Saturday, Aug. silent and live auction items such as trips, bicycles, 10, 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., at the East Lake Community artwork, fi shing charters, gift baskets and more. Food Library, 4125 East Lake Road, Palm Harbor. has been donated by Baystar Restaurant Group, Clear The event is free and open to the public. Sky Cafe, Sea Sea Riders, Capogna’s Dugout, Abe’s The mini expo will offer participants the opportunity Place Grill, Alessi Bakery and Hooters. to talk one-on-one with county experts about the best Make A Difference Fishing Tournament Inc. is a way to water lawns and plants, which plants are best for nonprofit organization whose purpose is dedicated Florida landscapes, troubleshooting irrigation systems to helping children with disabilities through fi shing and maintenance techniques, how to clean a sprinkler tournaments and other programs that facilitate their system’s strainer, avoiding fi nes and much more. involvement in marine education and recreation. For Multiple free giveaways will be offered to help information, call 727-449-9820 or visit the Facebook homeowners with their landscaping and irrigation page for Make A Difference Fishing Tournament Inc. needs, including rain gauges, re-usable landscaping and irrigation maintenance guides and tip sheets, while supplies last. Participants will receive a free Clearwater/St. Pete Ski Club reusable water bottle when they complete a water to kick off season with meeting conservation survey, while supplies last. CLEARWATER — The Clearwater/St. Pete Ski Club Interested attendees are asked to register in will host its 36th annual kickoff meeting Friday, Aug. advance by visiting reclaimedirrigationminiexpoaug10. 9, 6 p.m., at the Clearwater Country Club, 525 North eventbrite.com. Betty Lane, Clearwater. For information about Pinellas County Utilities, visit The free event will showcase the club’s fi ve winter www.pinellascounty.org/utilities. For information about trips for the upcoming season. With trips planned to Pinellas County Extension and the Florida-Friendly Taos, New Mexico; Lake Tahoe, California; Snowmass, Landscaping program, visit pinellas.ifas.ufl .edu/. 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When the Fourth of July days of WWII that I was indentured by my Driver’s Seat To hear the Cankers reminisce, Adam was a rolled around last month, parents for a stint as a day laborer for a farm Bob Driver heaven-sent super-boy who had sprung from his I tried to fi nd a movie couple in northwestern Pennsylvania. mother’s womb carrying a hoe, hammer, pitchfork in honor of the holiday. Hat Tips & They were Mr. and Mrs. Canker, as I recall. and paint brush. His fi rst words: “What’s broke The options were few, Facepalms They were in their late 60s. Their farm was small, or run-down? I’ll fi x it!’’ He could, and did. How however, so it came down but outside help was hard to find. Most able- discussions consisted of “President Roosevelt I loved to sit each evening and listen to the to the always-entertaining Chris George bodied men, women, boys and girls were either off should be shot!” and went downhill from Cankers recite their odious comparisons of me “Independence Day,” fi ghting Nazis and Japanese or were able to nail there. No radio, and TV was yet to come. and Adam. which has about as much down decent employment in factories and stores. I put up with this glorious Victory Farming Hat Tips & Facepalms is an occasional column The Cankers hired me for two tasks. (1) The to do with U.S. history To fi nd an under-age conscript, the Cankers cornfi eld. It was huge and fi lled with weeds, some enterprise for two weeks. Then I told my parents, as “ET,” and my favorite that features some recent highlights and low- signed up with a program called Victory Farmers. “Either I come home or I will join the army. The lights from Pinellas County and beyond. of which were as large as the sprigs of corn that musical, “1776.” I was too young to obtain a working permit that were peeking out of the soil. “Chop them weeds, German army. What’ll it be, folks?” They said Now, while the thought would have let me apply for non-gulag jobs. But, boy” was the essence of Mr. Canker’s instructions okay. I spent the rest of the summer in heaven, of aliens eviscerating Washington, D.C., seemed attractive — more so at age 14, I was nevertheless judged fi t for the to me as he handed me a hoe on the fi rst day of i.e., caddying for tips at a local country club. by the day, I might add — I went with “1776,” which details the efforts JSL (Juvenile Stoop Labor) section of the Victory my servitude. I did my best, while wrapped in I don’t mean to paint my fortnight with the taken by John Adams, Ben Franklin and Thomas Jefferson to achieve Farmers program. deafening solitude and rural sunshine. Cankers as pure hell. It wasn’t. It was just a teen- independence from Great Britain. The Cankers visited my parents, who at that On rainy days — all three of them — my age introduction to boredom, isolation, endless In a scene from the fi lm, Stephen Hopkins, the delegate from Rhode point would have been delighted to ship me off to work area was (2) in the family barn. Within its weeds and wheelbarrow-loads of compressed Island, boasts to Franklin about some cards he had printed up in an a coal mine in hell, at least until school resumed confi nes was a stall where a series of pregnant cow dung. Since then, when I foolishly drift into a effort to save everyone time and effort, considering the epidemic of bad after Labor Day. I can’t blame them. Who Canker cows had dwelled before “freshening,” i.e. mini-bout of depression, I hark back to my escape disposition plaguing the Continental Congress. wants to put up with a teenager on the brink of giving birth to a calf and the resultant fl ow of its from Cankerville and rejoice that I need never The cards state: discovering the magic of girls and alcohol, often mother’s milk. While awaiting this event, the cow return. “Dear Sir, you are without any doubt, a rogue, a rascal, a villain, a thief, (God forbid) at the very same time? deposited the product of her alimentary canal on Faithful Readers, I hope all of you sometimes a scoundrel, and a mean, dirty, stinking, sniveling, sneaking, pimping, As I recall, at the meeting with my parents, the fl oor. There it lay for days or weeks, hardening use the memory of a youthful misadventure to pocket-picking, thrice double-damned no-good son of a b----.” Mrs. Canker opined, “The devil fi nds mischief for in successive layers while awaiting the arrival of boost your own spirits. As Forrest Gump learned, Hopkins added that you just sign your name, and asked Franklin what idle hands.” This level of wit set the tone for after- some lucky devil armed with a pick-axe, shovel “sh-t happens.” But we can (and will) outlive most he thought. hours conversation in the Canker homestead. and wheelbarrow. Such as me. of it. “I’ll take a dozen, right now,” Franklin says. For diversion, the house contained a Bible, a My mission? “Chop it all up, boy, and pile the I’ll take more. Sears-Roebuck catalog and a three-day-old pieces outside.” Mr. Canker’s chopchop eloquence Bob Driver’s email address is tralee71@comcast. I need them for some of our state legislators, who passed a bill that local newspaper. That was it. News-of-the-day had no limits. As with the cornfi eld, I did my best. net. makes texting while driving a primary offense, so now offi cers can pull you over if they see you typing into your phone. OK, so far so good. Until you read the fi ne print of the legislation, which includes exceptions like navigation and weather alerts. That means offi cers have to prove you weren’t just using your GPS by examining your phone — The love of Woodstock revisited but drivers can say no. The result will probably be a bunch of offi cers and deputies unwilling to write tickets. According to the Tampa Bay Times, data from the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles shows that only 36 tickets were issued in the entire state in the law’s fi rst few weeks. Tom Shocker! I wonder why. Facepalm for the Circle of Heroes: A ribbon-cutting was held Germond Aug. 5 roughly 10 miles off the Pinellas County shore for what is being called the nation’s fi rst underwater dive memorial honoring veterans. When completed, the attraction will include 24 different life-sized concrete The closest I got to experiencing Woodstock statues of men and women serving in the armed forces. was getting a ride from a friend to the Polk The- Besides being a tourist draw, it’s been said “diving trips to Circle of ater in Lakeland. Heroes may be used in conjunction with sports therapy programs for That’s where I saw the documentary on the disabled veterans struggling with PTSD, depression, trauma and other festival. At least I didn’t have to hitchhike. And anxiety disorders.” there was no mud in the theater, and I could eat The entire project is expected to cost — wait for it — about $450,000. popcorn like there was no tomorrow. I have the utmost admiration for our veterans and believe they should Full disclosure: I’m probably not the guy who be honored accordingly. But instead of spending $450,000 on 24 statues should be writing a column about Woodstock, that only a handful of people will appreciate, I have a better idea. How about we raise and spend $450,000 on 24 real-life veterans who actually which was held Aug. 15-18, 1969. I’ve only been need the money to survive? I’m pretty sure it wouldn’t be hard to fi nd to about eight concerts in my life. them. Priorities, people. Priorities. But the images and voices of Creedence Clear- water Revival, Carlos Santana, Crosby, Stills and Hat tip to 15-year-old Noah Denny: The student at J.W. Mitchell Nash and the other musicians of that era remain High School in Trinity let state Sen. Ed Hooper and state Rep. Chris as powerful as ever to those of us who believe in Sprowls have it at a town hall forum in East Lake recently, according to a the vitality of youth and freedom of expression. report by TBN’s Jeff Rosenfi eld. Tampa Bay Newspapers copy editor Jerry “It’s been reported that the recent legislative session was the worst Stockfi sch was asked to share his thoughts on “The label said, ‘To Jerry.’ My heart raced It being sloppy. There was some shortages of session in decades,” Denny said, citing topics such as a failure to pass Woodstock. even faster,” Stockfi sch said. medical care or food. But you had to know when legislation to ban plastic straws and the implementation of Amendment 4. “I pressed the wrapping paper tight to the you went you were roughing it. They came away That citizen initiative successfully demanded that the state restore He doesn’t recall much about the festival in real time. cardboard to see through, but couldn’t make with the experience that the music was worth it. voting rights to felons who have served their sentences, but lawmakers out what was beneath. Please, I thought, don’t There was nothing like it at the time,” she said. tacked on language that required them to pay all fi nes and fees before “I was 10 years old. I probably saw some footage of it on the evening news, but the audio let it be some crappy Partridge Family or Bread Among her favorite songs from that era are earning back their right to vote. record,” he said. “I turned it over, where there “I’m Going Home” by Ten Years After and “Soul It takes a lot of guts to tell off state lawmakers in front of a heated would have been drowned out by my father’s opinions on smelly hippies and their ‘peace’ and was some transparent white on the decorative Sacrifi ce” by Santana. crowd. Kudos to Mr. Denny for speaking his mind and proving that not all paper, and tried again. I could faintly read the She owns a vintage turntable and several re- teens are apathetic. ‘love.’ I was a very precocious music fan, though, and I decided my collection of Tommy James & type below: Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. The cord albums, including “Woodstock,” and has a Hat tip to Sprowls: For taking one on the chin during that forum and the Shondells and Steppenwolf records MUST Who. Joe Cocker. room in her house dedicated to the 1960s, with still applauding the process. be augmented by the soundtrack album,” Stock- “IT WAS THE WOODSTOCK ALBUM!!!! I collectibles, such as go-go boots. “This is what America is — meeting in a local library and talking about leaped up, did a victory dance around the liv- “It was such a pivotal time growing up be- important issues that affect the community,” Sprowls said. “Even when fi sch said. He begged his mom and dad for that album ing room, pumped my fi st like a maniac, then cause you were one foot in tradition, parental we’re disagreeing, this is how important decisions get made, by listening replaced the gift and went back upstairs. I discipline and structure in the household; one and taking action.” for Christmas. “It must have been 1970, the year the album don’t think I slept a wink the rest of the night. foot that was into what’s happening next — fem- Hat tip to the city of Largo and its fi refi ghters union: After was released, or maybe 1971. I never stopped Thanks, Santa! Thanks, Mom and Dad,” he said. inism and getting away; make love, not war. It negotiating for more than a year, the two sides came together and reached hounding them. One problem: Records retailed Another TBN employee, offi ce assistant Deb- was just an interesting time to live because you a compromise on enhanced benefi ts for fi refi ghters that everyone was for something like $6.98 at the time, but as a bie Stockhausen, wanted to go to Woodstock. could be in both worlds,” she said. pleased with. “We took so much time to do it and to be able to collaborate triple-album, ‘Woodstock: Music from the Origi- Her parents were straight-laced but they tolerat- Until recently, I didn’t realize that Creedence and have that momentum and that shared belief that together we can nal Soundtrack and More’ cost double that, and ed the music of the time. Nevertheless, there was Clearwater Revival, one of my favorite bands of make it happen,” Largo Human Resources Director Susan Sinz said. money was always an issue in our household,” no way they were going to let her go, though she the era, performed at Woodstock, shortly after “There’s nothing like it.” lived nearby. Stockhausen said she was 14 years midnight on Aug. 17. Why they took the stage in Let’s hope the city of Seminole, which has been at an impasse with its he said. old at the time. that time slot is a story in itself. For more details fi refi ghters for more than a year, is taking notes. “I told my folks that’s all I wanted. Forget toys. Woodstock. Forget clothes. Woodstock. I must “I wasn’t old enough to go out on my own. It do a search online. One of the songs the group have been a royal pain,” he said. was a little intimidating, but I wanted to go be- performed was “Keep on Chooglin’,” whatever LETTERS On Christmas eve, or maybe early Christmas cause I loved the music,” she said. that means. morning, while everyone else slept, he sneaked Stockhausen lived near Trenton, New Jersey, Can’t say as I would have wanted to go to Take a step back on guns downstairs and rummaged around the presents about fi ve hours away. Some of her friends, who Woodstock, even if I were an adult at the time. Editor: under the tree. There was a gift that couldn’t be were a few years older than her, were allowed to Because I’m not sure I’d be comfortable in a sea Yet again, there have been two deadly mass shootings in our country. And, mistaken for anything else but a record album. go. of 400,000 to 500,000 people, especially since, yet again, the president, the NRA, the Second Amendment, all gun-rights His heart raced. “They loved it. They did complain about rain. according to accounts, there were only about advocates are being blamed and taken to task for the actions of a deranged 600 toilets available. I believe in the “when you shooter — not the guilty party. got to go, you got to go” philosophy, but not al- Let’s just step back and take a look at this. Whenever there is a shooting, ways “wherever you want to go.” the media is all over it in a heartbeat. Why is not the same coverage taken and Recently reminiscing about the summer of put out there about the daily DUI (be it alcohol/drugs)-caused carnage! Why 1969, I thought about my trip with a Boy Scout are we not banning and calling for greater regulations on alcohol and why are troop to Franklin, North Carolina. we legalizing marijuana across the country to the cheers of the liberals and We hiked on trails along the verdant moun- left? According to the 2016 stats of the Centers for Disease Control, “every tains and cool streams, shared stories around day, 29 people in the United States die in motor vehicle crashes that involve the campfi res and learned about American In- an alcohol-impaired driver. This is one death every 50 minutes. In 2016, dian lore. Not sure if we specifi cally discussed 10,497 people died in alcohol-impaired driving crashes; more than 1 million Woodstock, but I’m certain we sang some tunes drivers were arrested for driving under the infl uence of alcohol or narcotics.” from the musicians of our generation. Marijuana users were about 25% more likely to be involved in a crash than “Did you sing kumbaya?” Stockhausen asked drivers with no evidence of marijuana use. I’m sorry, but according to the U.S. me. Constitution, Americans are protected by the Second Amendment for the right Smarty pants. to bear arms and self-protection. The 18th Amendment covers prohibition, Yup – the Who’s version, I said, tongue-in- followed up by the 21st Amendment — consuming alcohol and killing cheek. people because of being drunk is not a right. Drinking is a privilege granted Or was it Janis Joplin? by individual states’ regulations. How about focusing on that? Let’s ban all In any event, Woodstock stays with us as one of the emblematic events of ’60s. alcohol, drugs, and cars for all of the carnage they leave on the streets — after Hail to the spirit of Woodstock and the memo- all, it is never the fault of the person who commits these heinous crimes! ries it left us. Maureen Carnell And keep on chooglin’. Redington Shores Tom Germond is editor of Tampa Bay News- papers. He can be reached at 727-397-5563, ext. What do you think? 330, or by email at [email protected]. We are proud to offer a forum to our readers. 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Production Manager: David Brown Largo Leader: Chris George • We won’t print anonymous letters. [email protected] [email protected] Largo Leader, August 8, 2019 Community 9A CLEARWATER SEMINOLE New commander comes full circle Developer moves McGilley takes helm “Air Station Clearwater not only serves the people of Florida ahead on plan for at Coast Guard Air and the boaters in the maritime community, but being the larg- Station, the site of est Coast Guard Air Station, we’re former golf course his fi rst assignment the fi rst unit to go and surge for hurricane operations anywhere in Seeks zoning change ate the contaminated soil, and By JOHN GUERRA the Southeast,” McGilley told the will retain and treat storm water Tampa Bay Newspapers Beacon. “Last year alone, we ran a in effort to build 273 runoff on site before it discharges lot of counter-narcotics operations homes on Tides site into Boca Ciega Bay. CLEARWATER — Capt. Joseph in the Bahamas, Turks and Caicos The property ceased operat- McGilley, the new commander of Islands, even off South America. ing as a golf course last summer, Coast Guard Air Station next to the This is not too far a range to go By TIFFANY RAZZANO when the owners shut it down. St. Petersburg-Clearwater Interna- to keep those nefarious actors out Tampa Bay Newspapers In a notice to club members, tional Airport, has been here before. of our areas, to keep our streets the owners said, “After enduring “After I joined the Coast Guard safe.” SEMINOLE — The owner of the Hurricane Irma and the ensu- they sent me here for my fi rst duty McGilley comes to the warm wa- former Tides Golf Club, located at ing clean-up, the club has seen station 24 years ago,” said McGil- ters of the Gulf of Mexico after serv- 11832 66th Ave., has submitted a continued decrease in activity. ley, who took over the active base Photo by JOSE PEREZ ing as Chief of Response for the plans to Pinellas County to build Due to the lack of support from June 27. “I’m back and it’s fantas- Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater’s new commander, Capt. Coast Guard’s 9th District head- 273 detached single-family homes the golfi ng community, the own- tic to be back.” Joseph T. McGilley, left, watches as Clearwater Mayor George N. quarters in Cleveland. That rough on the property. ers have made the decision to Compared to the simple duties of Cretekos reads a proclamation recognizing the U.S. Coast Guard’s rescue environment includes the The developer, TTGC LLC, also close operations effective July 1, a new “Coastie” he took on here in contribution to the city at the Aug. 1 City Council meeting. Great Lakes, which in summer sees requested a change to the future 2018. A golf course at this loca- 1995, McGilley today is in charge of summer squall lines pop up out of land use map of the county’s tion is not a viable business.” what is, in effect, the largest Coast ground support and security per- McGilley is also in charge of nowhere, and in the winter freezing comprehensive plan ahead of its The club’s operation manag- Guard air station in the United sonnel. His equipment includes a the C-130s that take off from St. weather that can cause hypother- plans to redevelop the property er and golf professional at the States. fl eet of 10 MH-60T Jayhawks, the Pete-Clearwater Airport throughout mia in overboard sailors in min- into Restoration Bay, a residential time, David Britt, told a different Air Station Clearwater aircrews orange-and-white helicopters that the day and also visible to residents utes. development. TTGC submitted its story, though. He said the club fly an average of more than 400 Clearwater residents and beach- on the ground as they cut through It was his job to coordinate and request to the county to reclassi- had about 120 active members, search and rescue cases each year goers see fl ying overhead into the all kinds of weather to tour the Gulf execute all Coast Guard search and fy the property from recreation/ roughly the same number as the along both the east and west coasts Gulf every day. The helicopters are and Tampa Bay. The station’s HC- rescue, environmental, security open space and preservation to year prior. of Florida, the Bahamas, and be- multi-mission, twin-engine, me- 130H7 Hercules aircraft is an ideal and maritime law enforcement ac- residential low and preservation Save the Tides, a grassroots yond. dium-range helicopters used in platform for long-range search and tions in the Great Lakes region. land use categories July 23. community organization that op- As such, the friendly McGilley search and rescue, law enforce- rescue, law enforcement, marine McGilley and his wife, Carol, According to the comprehensive poses the development of the golf oversees department heads who ment, and other fast-response mis- environmental protection and lo- were introduced to the Clearwater plan amendment application, “the course and other green space, re- command upward of 600 aviation, sions. gistics. City Council on Aug. 1. current county plan map identi- mains committed to protesting any fi es approximately 86.17 acres … residential development that might in recreation/open space, 14.04 be considered at the property. acres in preservation and .03 of In an Aug. 4 email to the Pinel- INDIAN ROCKS BEACH an acre is residential low.” las County commissioners, Ron If the requested land use Stephens, a board member for amendment is granted, the appli- Save the Tides, spoke out against cation indicates that 88.27 acres the requested land use change. Eateries challenged to part ways with plastics will be classifi ed as residential low “The owners of the Tides call and 11.94 acres as preservation. this … Restoration Bay; I call it By BRIAN GOFF he said. “I want my children to have The developers are also seek- the destruction of a beautiful rec- TBN Correspondent a clean ocean to swim in and not ing brownfi eld designation of the reational open space called the come up with a mouthful of plastic.” property. According to a July 24 Tides Golf Course,” he wrote. INDIAN ROCKS BEACH — A As for the concept of the OFR, “I press release from TTGC, the The property is the “centerpiece” challenge has been issued to all the love it,” he said. golf course “likely used harm- of the community, he added. The restaurants in Indian Rocks Beach Other restaurant representatives ful chemicals to promote turf- land has been home to numerous to become a certifi ed Ocean Friend- said making it happen would be a grass growth and control pests.” birds, fi sh and other animals, and ly Restaurant by the end of Septem- challenge, but all said the seminar Neighborhoods surrounding the has served as a buffer to keep the ber, or at least begin the process. was worthwhile and agreed with property “were developed before nearby neighborhoods from fl ood- The Ocean Friendly Restaurant the concept. modern storm water treatment ing, Stephens wrote. concept, or OFR as it is more com- “I thought it was awesome, every standards were enacted in Flor- “Its acres of grasses and flat monly known, began in California community and restaurant should ida, which means that most of lands has provided the cleansing in 2016 by the Surfrider Founda- partake, I’m all for it,” said Nancy these areas produce direct storm action needed during heavy rain- tion, a group dedicated to cleaning Adani, the owner/operator of 18 on water runoff without any treat- storms and hurricanes so that up the ocean for future generations. the Rocks. “I’m prepared to spend ment for removal of pollutants,” our intracoastal waterway below Photo by BRIAN GOFF In essence, a restaurant certi- the extra money. You can’t put a the release said. it remains clean and clear,” he fi ed as an OFR establishment must Restaurant representatives who attended the Ocean Friendly price on the environment.” TTGC said it plans to remedi- wrote. pledge to do a number of things — Restaurant seminar look over products designed to replace plastics. Adani said her establishment notably, get rid of plastics. From left are Jim Scherer of Broke and Bored, Scott Bebell of Guppy’s, was the fi rst on the beach to ban Greentown Kids, a local environ- Nancy Adani of 18 On the Rocks, and Carley Ray of Crabby Bill’s. plastic straws and install LED America’s Leading Discount Real Estate Company mental group with an emphasis on lighting. 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He said replacing the tion will be tough. sentative, began by illustrating the better quality and the complaints straws was tough. “I don’t think it will be a hard- impact plastics have on the ocean, have slowed down.” “Someone came up with straws sell,” she said. “We’ll start it and see and the numbers are staggering. The criteria for getting the Ocean made of hay. Who am I, Jethro?” he where it goes.” Americans go through 50 bil- Friendly certification don’t stop asked, laughing. Guppy’s Bebell said the evening lion plastic water bottles each year. with those fi ve items, however. The Scherer said his budget did go was a wake-up call for him. They use and dispose of 100 bil- restaurateurs would then have to up as he became certifi ed, but he “It is definitely an embarrass- lion plastic bags. 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Photo by JAMIE INMAN Nate Najar performs Aug. 10 at the Palladium in St. Petersburg. Nate Najar & Phill Fest Aug. 10, 8 p.m.

Nate Najar’s Bossa Nova Guitars with Phill Fest, Saturday, Aug. 10, 8 p.m., at the Palla- dium at St. Petersburg College, 253 Fifth Ave. N., St. Petersburg. Call 727-822-3590 or visit mypalladium.org. Photos courtesy of IFC FILMS Above: From left, Michaela Watkins stars as Mary, Jillian Bell as Cynthia, Jon Bass as Nathaniel and Marc Maron as Mel in Lynn Shelton’s “Sword of Trust,” an IFC The Smithereens with Films release. Below: Maron portrays a pawnshop owner who becomes involved in the sale of a Civil War-era sword. Marshall Crenshaw Aug. 9, 8 p.m. The Smithereens with Marshall Crenshaw, Curiously quirky, ‘Sword of Trust’ offers an Friday, Aug. 9, 8 p.m., at Central Park Per- forming Arts Center, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo. Tickets start at $29.50. Visit LargoArts. unconventional approach to fi lmmaking com or call 727-587-6793. Last month, an unorthodox comedy walk into Mel’s shop with an unusual appeared in a handful of movie theaters artifact and an unbelievable tale. Instead of Sleight of Humor across the country. The closest it got to the Reel Time leaving her his home, Cynthia’s deceased Tampa Bay area was a limited engagement Lee Clark Zumpe grandfather bequeathed to her a Civil War Aug. 9, 8 p.m. at Barnstorm Theater in The Villages era sword. In a letter addressed to his and at the Bill Cosford Cinema, a granddaughter, he claims the relic offers Sleight of Humor featuring Steve Marshall single-screen, art-house cinema proof that the South actually won the war. and Bob Burr, Friday, Aug. 9, 8 p.m., at the serving the University of Miami in and Mark Duplass; “Touchy Feely,” starring Despite their doubts in the veracity of the Palladium at St. Petersburg College, 253 Coral Gables. DeWitt, Allison Janney, and Ellen Page; and legend, the four wind up working together Fifth Ave. N., St. Petersburg. For informa- Distributed by IFC Films, “Laggies,” starring Keira Knightley, Chloë to try to sell the sword. Their offer draws tion or to purchase tickets, call 727-822- “Sword of Trust” continues to Grace Moretz and Sam Rockwell. Shelton the attention of some fanatical conspiracy 3590 or visit mypalladium.org. make the rounds in brick- also directed individual episodes of shows theorists and leads them to some potentially and-mortar theaters and such as “Mad Men,” “New Girl,” “The Mindy dangerous confrontations and absurd also is now available to Project” and “Glow.” situations. Hippie Fest stream through a number There is nothing about “Sword of Trust” While “Sword of Trust” is based on a of platforms, including that conforms to current Hollywood screenplay by Shelton and Mike O’Brien, Aug. 10, 2-10 p.m. Amazon Digital, Apple inclinations. Instead of playing out in much of it — particularly the dialogue — is TV, Google Play, Vudu and meticulously outlined episodic acts, its improvised. That explains those ambling Hippie Fest, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2 to 10 YouTube Rentals. It is worth character-driven story meanders and drifts. conversations and sporadic moments of p.m., along Dodecanese Boulevard on the tracking down if you enjoy Instead of employing pithy lines of dialogue awkwardness. It also explains why the Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks. Entertain- slice-of-life comedies that strategically placed for maximum impact, offbeat characters seem so genuine on ment will include Shevonne & The Force veer far off the beaten path the actors converse in a manner that is screen. What’s more surprising is the and the Black Honkeys. Visit www.sponge in terms of subject matter so authentic it occasionally becomes a bit authenticity of the rapport that develops docks.net. and style. monotonous. Its confl ict is minimalist by among them. “Sword of Trust” design and the resolution of the plot is Imagine making a fi lm with little emphasis is directed by Lynn atypical in cinema, but undeniably true-to- on the rehearsal process. Jonas Brothers Shelton. Although life. “With improvisation, I fi nd that actual her name may not be To me, that all adds up to something rehearsal is a terrible idea because often, Aug. 10, 7:30 p.m. instantly familiar, wonderfully unconventional. right out of the gate, the fi rst stab at a scene this is her eighth The story follows Mel (Marc Maron), a Jonas Brothers, Saturday, Aug. 10, 7:30 p.m., may be the best, so you always want to feature fi lm. Her crabby but ultimately decent pawnshop at Amalie Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, have the cameras on to capture potential prior fi lms include owner in Alabama. Nathaniel (Jon Bass), ‘lightning in a bottle,’” Shelton said in the Tampa. Call 800-745-3000 or visit ticketmas “Your Sister’s Sister,” his only employee, is a chronic slacker and production notes. “Instead of rehearsing, I ter.com for tickets. For venue information, starring Emily Blunt, Internet junkie. One day, Cynthia (Jillian visit www.amaliearena.com. Rosemarie DeWitt, Bell) and her wife Mary (Michaela Watkins) See REVIEW, page 4B

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Photo courtesy of GHOST TOWN BLUES BAND The Ghost Town Blues Band headlines the main stage at this year’s Dunedin Wines the Blues event set for Nov. 9. Ghost Town Blues Band to headline Dunedin Wines the Blues event DUNEDIN – The Downtown Dunedin Merchants Association recently announced the lineup for the 29th annual Dunedin Wines the Blues event set for Saturday, Nov. 9, noon to 11 p.m., on Main Street in downtown Dunedin. The merchants association continues the tradition of a true blues festival in downtown Dunedin. This signature event showcases top blues artists from around the country. The festival will feature four stages with performances starting at 1 p.m. Headlining the main stage will be the Ghost Town Blues Band. For more information and VIP tickets, visit www.liveeventsaccess. com. Here is this year’s performance schedule: Caliber Home Loans/Price Mortgage Stage Bridget Kelly — 1 p.m. Amanda Fish — 3:30 p.m. Photo courtesy of AMERICAN ARTISTS Shaw Davis & The Black Ties — 5 p.m. Capitol Theatre welcomes Ten Years After as part of the Hippiefest concert. Betty Fox Band — 7 p.m. Ghost Town Blues Band — 9 p.m. Crown & Bull Stage Doug South — 1:30 p.m. Colleen Orender — 3 p.m. Gypsy Elise & The Royal Blues — 4:30 p.m. Big Al & The Heavyweights — 6 p.m. Rusty Wright Band — 7:30 p.m. Pisces Sushi & Global Bistro/The Living Room Stage Brody Buster — 2 p.m. Hippiefest 2019 Kid Royal Band — 3:30 p.m. Julie Black — 5:30 p.m. Sean Chambers — 7:30 p.m. Caledonia Brewery/Katie Ducharme Coastal Properties Group Stage Cottondale Swamp — 2 p.m. Big Kettle Drum — 3:30 p.m. Concertgoers, lifelong hippies to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Skyla Burrell — 5:30 p.m. Tony Holiday — 7 p.m. Woodstock with performances by Big Brother and the Holding Company, Performers and show times are subject to change without notice.

Vanilla Fudge & Ten Years After Gulfport poet releases new collection GULFPORT — Bob Foley, an emerging Pinellas County poet, recently By LEE CLARK ZUMPE back catalog for re-release when he discovered complete. released “Hey, Allen,” a collection of poems, through Dark Horse Flori- Tampa Bay Newspapers the “Live at the Fillmore East” 1970 tapes. The Monterey Pop Festival in the summer da Publishing. He approached Alvin Lee about getting back of 1967 was the moment when Big Brother A resident of Gulfport, Foley is originally from Chicago where he was CLEARWATER together to promote the lost album, but Alvin and Joplin blew open the collective mind of exposed to and absorbed pieces of style from Allen Ginsberg, Charles ippiefest will bring peace, love and declined. The rest of the band was up for it, the audience and rose to the top of the rock Bukowski and poets associated with the Beat generation. Their infl u- ence can be seen in his own work in the pages of “Hey, Allen.” happiness to concertgoers Friday, though, and together with guitarist Joe Gooch, music hierarchy. In 1968, the band went into Foley’s book is available in Gulfport at LocalShops1, 2908 Beach Aug. 16, 7:30 p.m., at the Nancy and Ten Years After started touring again. the studio and produced the album that many Blvd S. It also may be ordered online at www.barnesandnoble.com. David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, 405 Alvin Lee died in 2013 at the age of 68 due consider their masterpiece and one of the HCleveland St., Clearwater. Tickets start at $45. to complications from a routine surgery. Ten greatest albums of all time: “Cheap Thrills.” Call 727-791-7400 or visit www.rutheckerdhall. Years After continued to tour after Alvin’s death The album quickly rose to No. 1 on the charts The Jay Mueller Quartet to perform com. with a lineup featuring Chick Churchill and Ric and stayed there for eight weeks. The band CLEARWATER – The Suncoast Jazz Society will present the Jay This year’s concert will celebrate the 50th Lee plus two new members: guitarist/vocalist toured extensively all over the United States and Mueller Quartet Sunday, Sept. 22, 2:30 to 5 p.m., at the Cove Cay Golf anniversary of Woodstock with performances Marcus Bonfanti and bassist Colin Hodgkinson. Canada and at the end of 1968 Joplin, along Club, 2612 Cove Cay Drive, Clearwater. by Ten Years After, Big Brother and the Holding This incarnation released its fi rst studio album, with Andrew, left the band. Admission is $15 for society members and $20 for nonmembers. For Company, Vanilla Fudge and Henry Gross. “A Sting in the Tale,” in 2017. In 1970 the band re-formed and between information, call 727-215-2938 or email [email protected]. British blues-rock quartet Ten Years After Big Brother and the Holding Company 1970 and 1972 Big Brother recorded two originally consisted of Alvin Lee, guitar and — along with bands like The Grateful Dead, albums: “Be a Brother” and “How Hard It Is,” CPPAC announces 2019-20 season calendar vocals; Chick Churchill, keyboards; Leo Lyons, Jefferson Airplane, and Quicksilver Messenger the latter being hailed by Rolling Stone magazine LARGO — The Central Park Performing Arts Center recently an- bass; and Ric Lee, drums. The group was formed Service — is considered one of the original fi rst as establishing the fact that Big Brother had nounced its 2019-20 season lineup. in 1967 and signed to Decca in England. Their wave of great psychedelic bands that came out become a great band in its own right despite the The new season will span 10 months and will feature more than 40 second album, the live “Undead,” containing “I’m of San Francisco in the summer of 1965. The loss of Joplin. artists, offering a diverse and exciting array of performances, includ- Going Home,” a six-minute blues workout by the embryo that was to become Big Brother and In 1987, in anticipation of the 20th ing theater, dance, the Children’s Educational Series, jazz, comedy, fl eet-fi ngered Alvin Lee, hit the charts on both the Holding Company began when Peter Albin, anniversary the Summer of Love, the four country, pop and rock music. The new season will get underway with sides of the Atlantic. a 21-year-old aspiring folk-blues guitarist, met original members decided to re-group and a concert featuring the Smithereens with Marshall Crenshaw Friday, Ten Years After’s U.S. breakthrough came Sam Andrew, a 23-year-old guitarist who’d been perform again, deciding that their shows Aug. 9. as a result of their appearance at Woodstock, in bands since his teens in Okinawa and had would include all of the great music that they Tickets went on sale Aug. 1 and are available at LargoArts.com and at which they played a nine-minute version of studied languages and philosophy at University created when Joplin was part of the band. Since through the CPPAC box offi ce. Call 727-587-6793 or stop by the box “I’m Going Home.” Their next album, “Ssssh,” of San Francisco and the Sorbonne. 1987, Big Brother and the Holding Company offi ce to purchase tickets for any of the 2019-20 season shows. reached the U.S. Top 20 and “Cricklewood Andrew and Albin began jamming together has toured continuously in the U.S., Canada, Text CPPAC to 55678 to receive exclusive event updates, announce- Green,” containing the hit single “Love Like a in the basement/ballroom of an old Victorian Europe and Asia. The songs from “Cheap Thrills” ments and ticketing offer including pre-sale access and discounts. Man,” reached No. 4. mansion in the Haight-Ashbury district. With and their fi rst mainstream album are now a part Following are highlights of the CPPAC 2019-20 season: Shortly after they signed with Columbia the help of their friend, future manager and of rock music history. • The Smithereens w/Marshall Crenshaw — Aug. 9 Records, they moved in a more mainstream pop concert promoter Chet Helms, Big Brother Vanilla Fudge was one of the fi rst American • The Artimus Pyle Band — Aug. 23 direction, typifi ed by the gold-selling 1971 album and The Holding Company was born. They groups to infuse psychedelia into a heavy • BoDeans — Sept. 15 “A Space in Time” and its Top 40 single “I’d Love auditioned several singers but it wasn’t until rock sound to create “psychedelic symphonic • Billy Cobham featuring Randy Brecker — Sept. 21 to Change the World.” Chet Helms convinced fellow Texan Janis Joplin In 2001, Ric Lee was preparing the band’s to come out to San Francisco that the band was See HIPPIEFEST, page 3B See HAPPENINGS, page 4B

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Photo courtesy of UNITED TALENT AGENCY Bush performs Aug. 16 at MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre. BUSH & LIVE TAMPA — Bush and Live will perform Friday, Aug. 16, 7 p.m., at Mid- Florida Credit Union Amphitheatre at the Florida State Fairgrounds, 4802 U.S. 301 N., Tampa. Tickets start at $25. Call 813-740-2446 or visit www.livenation.com. Bush and Live have partnered for the Altimate Tour, celebrating the Photo by ALISON COHEN ROSA 25th anniversary of their breakout 1994 albums. The two alt-rock bands From left, Elisabeth Moss stars as Claire, Melissa McCarthy as Kathy and Tiffany Haddish as Ruby in New Line Cinema’s mob drama “The kicked off the tour June 6 in Connecticut. Joining them as a supporting Kitchen,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. act will be Our Lady Peace. In 1994, Live released “Throwing Copper” and Bush released “Sixteen A number of new movies will hit driver, Enzo has gained tremendous jungle inhabitant (Eugenio Derbez), Director: Bart Freundich Stone.” theaters this week, including the insight into the human condition and a ragtag group of teens on a Rated: PG-13 Fueled by blockbuster No. 1 singles such as “Lightning Crashes,” “Sell- following fi lms opening in wide and understands that the techniques live-action adventure to save her As if driven by an inescapable release: needed on the racetrack can also parents (Eva Longoria, Michael force, Isabel (Michelle Williams) ing the Drama,” “Glycerine,” “Comedown” and “Machinehead,” the two be used to successfully navigate Peña) and solve the impossible mys- has devoted her life to running breakthrough albums sold more than 20 million albums combined. Both the journey of life. The fi lm follows tery behind a lost city of gold. an orphanage in a Calcutta slum. were showcased on Rolling Stone’s list “1994: The 40 Best Records from ‘The Kitchen’ Denny and the loves of his life — With funds running dry, a potential Mainstream Alternative’s Greatest Year.” They remain timeless favorites, Genre: Drama and crime his wife, Eve (Amanda Seyfried), The following will open in limited donor, who requires she travel from thanks to radio staples that include “Everything Zen,” “Little Things,” “I Cast: Tiffany Haddish, Melissa Mc- their young daughter Zoe (Ryan release. It may be several weeks India to New York to deliver a pre- Carthy, Elisabeth Moss, Domhnall Alone” and “All Over You.” Kiera Armstrong), and ultimately, his before these fi lms appear in local sentation in person, contacts Isabel. Gleeson and Margo Martindale In May, Live released “Hold Me Up,” a song recorded for “Throwing Cop- true best friend, Enzo. movie theaters. At fi rst balking at the demand of an Director: Andrea Berloff per” that didn’t appear on the original album. The song appears on the uncommitted philanthropist, she Rated: R 25th anniversary deluxe multi-format reissue, released July 19 via Radio- New York City, 1978. The 20 blocks ‘Scary Stories to Tell ‘The Peanut Butter relents, and travels to a city she de- active/MCA/Ume. of pawnshops, porn palaces and liberately hasn’t returned to in over Live, the multi-platinum band from Pennsylvania, features Ed Kowal- in the Dark’ Falcon’ two decades. dive bars between Eighth Avenue Genre: Drama czyk on vocals and guitar; Chad Taylor on guitar and backing vocals; Pat- and the Hudson River owned by Genre: Thriller and horror Once in New York, Isabel lands Cast: Zoe Colletti, Austin Abrams, Cast: Dakota Johnson, Bruce Dern, uncomfortably in the sight line of rick Dahlheimer on bass; and Chad Gracey on drums and percussion. The the Irish mafi a and known as Hell’s Shia LaBeouf, Zachary Gottsagen, band has sold over 22 million albums worldwide and earned two No. 1 al- Kitchen was never the easiest place Gabriel Rush, Michael Garza, Aus- the orphanage’s possible benefactor, tin Zajur, Natalie Ganzhorn, Dean John Hawkes, Thomas Haden Theresa Young (Julianne Moore), bums, including “Throwing Copper” and “Secret Samadhi.” “Throwing Cop- to live — or the safest. Church and Jon Bernthal But for mob wives Kathy, Ruby and Norris, Gil Bellows and Lorraine a multimillionaire media mogul per” produced the band’s biggest single, “Lightning Crashes,” which was Toussaint Directors: Tyler Nilson and Michael accustomed to getting what she No. 1 at Modern Rock radio for 10 consecutive weeks. “Secret Samadhi,” Claire — played by Melissa McCa- Schwartz rthy, Tiffany Haddish, and Elisabeth Director: André Øvredal wants. From the glittering skyscrap- released in 1997, immediately shot to No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 and Rated: PG-13 Rated: PG-13 er where she runs her successful eventually went double platinum. The release of the platinum-selling “The Moss — things are about to take a A modern Mark Twain-style ad- radical, dramatic turn. When their Inspired by one of the most terri- business to the glorious Oyster Bay Distance to Here” in 1999 turned Live into an international powerhouse. fying children’s book series of all venture story, “The Peanut Butter estate, where she lives happily with husbands are sent to prison by the Falcon” tells the story of Zak Live has been and remains today a global concert juggernaut. The band FBI the women take business into time, “Scary Stories to Tell in the her artist husband, Oscar Carlson Dark” follows a group of young (Gottsagen), a young man with (Billy Crudup), 21-year-old daughter recently released “Local 717,” an acclaimed fi ve-song EP. It is their fi rst their own hands, running the rack- Down syndrome, who runs away new music in over a decade. ets and taking out the competition teens who must solve the mystery Grace (Abby Quinn), and eight-year- surrounding sudden and macabre from a residential nursing home to old twins, Theo and Otto, Theresa’s In 2011, Gavin Rossdale resurrected Bush with drummer Robin Go- … literally. Now they run the neigh- follow his dream of attending the borhood. deaths in their small town. life couldn’t appear to be more odridge, guitarist Chris Traynor and bassist Corey Britz. They released professional wrestling school of perfect and different from Isabel’s. “The Sea of Memories,” their fi rst album in 10 years. his idol, The Salt Water Redneck ‘Dora and the Lost But appearances are only skin deep “The Sea of Memories” is steeped in the notion that one has to know ‘The Art of Racing in (Thomas Haden Church). and the two women have more in where they came from to know where they’re going. A strange turn of events pairs him the Rain’ City of Gold’ common than meets the eye. “We are the sum of everything we’ve done — right, wrong and in-be- Genre: Family and adventure on the road with Tyler (LaBeouf), a While Isabel thinks she’ll soon be Genre: Drama small-time outlaw on the run, who tween,” said Rossdale in a press release. “We’re all victims, and benefac- Cast: Milo Ventimiglia, Amanda Cast: Isabela Moner, Eugenio Der- returning to her beloved orphanage, tors, of our past.” bez, Madeleine Madden, Jeffrey becomes Zak’s unlikely coach and Theresa has other plans. She insists Seyfried, Kevin Costner, Gary Cole, ally. Together they wind through From 1994’s “Sixteen Stone” to 1999’s “The Science of Things,” the Wahlberg, Benicio Del Toro and Isabel attend Grace’s wedding at Kathy Baker, Ryan Keira Armstrong deltas, elude capture, drink whisky, Danny Trejo the family’s estate. The joyful event British band has made some of the most successful rock albums in recent and Martin Donovan fi nd God, catch fi sh, and convince Director: James Bobin becomes a catalyst for a revela- memory. The seminal outfi t forged a sound that would come to character- Director: Simon Curtis Eleanor (Johnson), a kind nursing Rated: PG tion that upends the lives of both ize an entire decade. Rated: PG home employee charged with Having spent most of her life ex- women, and the people who love Based on the best-selling novel by Zak’s return, to join them on their ploring the jungle with her parents, them most. Garth Stein, “The Art of Racing in journey. the Rain” is a heartfelt tale narrat- nothing could prepare Dora (Isabela We Transfer Old Home ed by a witty and philosophical Moner) for her most dangerous ad- For more movie news, visit www. dog named Enzo (voiced by Kevin venture ever — high school. ‘After the Wedding’ TBNweekly.com. Lee Clark Zumpe Reels Or Video To DVD Costner). 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efore Craig and Lea Culver founded door feel welcomed. they offer so much more. The menu fea- as Veggie Burgers, Culver’s employees are the fi rst Culver’s in Sauk City, Wis- Today, Culver’s utilizes the same win- tures dinners, including North Atlan- highly trained to deal with a wide range of consin, in 1984, they already had ning formula; every guest is greeted with a tic cod and a mouthwatering beef pot food allergies. Buttons on the Point of Sale a reputation for serving fresh, high “Welcome to Culver’s!” followed by, roast that would feel at home on any systems alert the kitchen to food allergies quality food and excellent customer service. “What can we make fresh for you today?” kitchen table. Culver’s sandwiches such as peanut, shellfi sh and gluten. A sep- That reputation was built on the hard Everything is made to order using fresh include three types of chicken—crispy, spicy arate part of the grill is used to prepare the work of Craig’s parents, George and ingredients whether you dine in or use our and grilled—as well a North Atlantic cod food and separate spatulas ensure there Ruth Culver, beloved Sauk City natives convenient drive thru. Culver’s signature fi let and a Pork Tenderloin sandwich that’s is no cross-contamination. While it’s not a who took a small, family-run restau- ButterBurgers feature 100 percent Midwest been a Midwest staple for decades. Culver’s certified gluten-free kitchen, that kind of rant and built it into a national fast- beef that’s fresh, never frozen, seared to also offers salads, including a Cranberry attention to detail and customer service is casual powerhouse, with nearly 700 perfection and served on a lightly buttered Bacon Blue with Grilled Chicken that tastes extremely rare in the industry today and locations in 24 states, including several in toasted bun. Culver’s Fresh Frozen Cus- even better than it sounds. Kids are import- practically unheard of at the fast-casual the Tampa Bay area. tard is a rich, luscious treat made fresh ant at Culver’s, too, and the menu features level. But it exemplifi es what Culver’s is all Despite having no formal background throughout the day from the finest dairy options like Single or Double ButterBurgers, about — making sure every guest leaves in the industry George Culver, the son of products, including cold-pressed vanilla and Corn Dogs, Grilled Cheese and the choice of happy. a Wisconsin cheesemaker who worked as Dutch-blended chocolate. And Culver’s Wis- Applesauce or Crinkle Cut Fries. Of course, All Culver’s are locally owned and oper- a dairy farm inspector, understood the consin Cheese Curds—made using fresh there’s a single scoop of Culver’s Fresh ated. When you visit Culver’s you’ll very importance of using fresh ingredients dating Wisconsin cheddar and fried to a glorious Frozen Custard that comes with every kids likely meet the owner. Many guests say our back to his favorite childhood treat, frozen golden-brown have inspired a loyal following meal. employees make them feel at home. That’s custard. Ruth, a homemaker and mother of inside and outside of the Dairy Belt. Culver’s is sensitive to the needs of because at Culver’s you’re not just a trans- three, embodied Midwestern hospitality and While Culver’s may be known for their today’s diners, also. In addition to featur- action. You’re our guest. she made every guest who came through the delicious burgers, curds and custard, ing a Gluten-Free Menu and items such Culver’s of Seminole Culver’s of Largo Culver’s of Clearwater Culver’s of Pinellas Park 080819 Visit Your Local Culver’s Restaurant 10425 Park Blvd., N., Seminole 3500 East Bay Drive, Largo 2008 Gulf to Bay Blvd., Clearwater 4702 Park Blvd. N., Pinellas Park SPONSORED CONTENT: IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A RESTAURANT SPOTLIGHT, CONTACT [email protected] Have a craving to try something new? EAT LOCAL

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