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September 29, 2011 Volume 55 Number 36 Th e Ob s e r v e r Ne w s www.ObserverNews.net Ten-year study Election office services now illustrates weather in South pattern changes Hillsborough ■■ By MELODY JAMESON ■ ■ By PENNY FLETCHER [email protected] [email protected] GIBSONTON — In time for a busy RUSKIN — Results of a ten-year weather pattern study show presidential election year just around that Florida’s average temperatures are going down while the the corner, a South County satellite of averages of all the other continental states are rising. Hillsborough’s Supervisor of Elections “All the countries in the world do a study every 20 years, but office is scheduled to open next week. some more affluent countries, like the United States and Great While an official opening is set for 10 Britain, perform it every 10 years,” said Logan Johnson, senior a.m., Tuesday, October 11, the doors will forecaster at the National Weather Service in Ruskin. “The be open and staff prepared to offer services World Meteorological Organization says normal temperatures beginning Monday, October 3, said Travis and rainfall amounts in all locations must be reported every 20 Abercrombie, Supervisor of Elections years.” spokesman. Office hours will be 8 a.m. to The 10-year U.S. program is mandated by Congress and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, he added. averaged all temperatures from 1980 to 2010. The recent U.S. The new South County facility is housed study took about a year to complete and seven months to “crunch in 1,200 square feet of the Riverview all the data,” Johnson said. Town Center anchored by Lowe’s Home The study proved that Florida’s normal daily winter Improvement Store on Gibsonton Drive, temperatures and monthly averages both went down, he said. Abercrombie said. The elections office Florida may have been in a very warm cycle since 1960, but location is east of the hardware retailer, it is impossible to tell exactly what will happen now. Still, it is close to U.S. 301. See WEATHER PATTERNS, page 2 In announcing opening of the new office, Earl Lennard, Hillsborough’s Supervisor of Elections and a South County native, emphasized the convenience of the facility ABWIG goes door to door for waterways “to area residents who may not have the ability to travel to our other offices. We’re ■■ By Mitch Traphagen permits, however, come with a deadline: on Saturday to knock on doors, armed with excited,” he added, “to be able to open this [email protected] they are good only until 2013. pamphlets containing information about satellite and bring voter services closer to citizens in the southeast part of the APOLLO BEACH - ABWIG, the Apollo With that challenge in mind, a group of 20 the problem and offering various means county.” Beach Waterway Improvement Group, volunteers fanned out across Apollo Beach See ABWIG, page 13 Among the voting services to be provided went door to door on Saturday looking for in the new office will be registration of new support to improve the waterways in the voters as well as updating of voters’ address, waterfront community. The goal is large signature and party affiliation records. In and a deadline is looming, but organizers addition, during timeframes designated for are confident that their efforts will pay off voting prior to and in connection with the for the entire community. 2012 elections, voters will be able to obtain ABWIG is a volunteer organization and return vote-by-mail ballots through the created 15 years ago to dredge the main new office, Abercrombie said. channels from Tampa Bay into the canals The coming year will be an active one of Apollo Beach. In the years since its from the elections standpoint. Three major founding, the channels have since filled elections will be conducted in Hillsborough in with sediment, decreasing the depth of County during 2012. Although the date is the channels making boating much more not yet set, it is anticipated that Florida’s difficult. The organization has come back presidential primary will be conducted together in order to raise awareness and early in the year, probably in the first money towards resolving the issue. quarter. The challenge is daunting: the group Later in the year, the August primary hopes to raise more than $350,000 to election will involve candidates in all other dredge the channels to a minimum of 6 races vying to carry their party’s banners feet deep and 60 feet wide in all channels into the general election contests. Those leading into the community. Already they ballots usually have been marked only by have collected approximately $75,000 and registered voters in the two major parties they have the necessary permits in place, Mitch Traphagen Photo – Democrats and Republicans. However, no small feat in itself as environmental ABWIG organizer Len Berkstresser works with other volunteers to prepare informa- there can be occasions when competing regulations have changed considerably in tional pamphlets on Saturday to hand out to residents of Apollo Beach. The organi- the years since the group’s founding. The zation is hoping to raise $350,000 to dredge the three channels from Tampa Bay into See ELECTION OFFICE, page 17 the waterfront community. 2 • OBSERVER NEWS • RIVERVIEW CURRENT • SCC OBSERVER SEPTEMBER 29, 2011 Weather patterns ■■ Continued from page 1 generally warmer than anywhere most advanced weather reading else in the country, he added. equipment in the world, it is “December 2010 and early 2011 about to get another upgrade. In had some of the coldest daytime February 2012 the large Doppler temperatures ever recorded,” he tower installed 17 years ago will said. “This is a climate change, be upgraded to a new system that different from the global warming can differentiate between rain and they talk about on television. We’re hail. talking about cycles.” “This change was begun in If meteorologists had 500 years 2007,” Johnson explained. “The of data they could predict how system we have now can detect often this type of cycle is felt precipitation, but can’t tell the on the planet but they don’t, he difference between rain and hail. explained. Now we will be able to see more While Europe has kept track of of what’s coming.” its weather for about 400 years, In hurricane season, for instance, the U.S. only has about 120 they know that if there is a large years of data and Florida was ridge of high pressure over the settled rather late in our country’s Bermuda area of the Atlantic history compared to other states. Ocean, it steers hurricanes away “The first recorded U.S. data was from the U.S. taken when Jefferson had the Data from the 1850s has tracked Army take readings in Washington where the storms hit, and shows D.C.,” Johnson added. “That was that if one hits, more that year in the 1840s. We’re pushing our are likely due to the climate PENNY FLETCHER PHOTOS forecasts farther and farther out conditions. Then, when conditions Logan Johnson, Tony Reynes and Nicole Carlisle man their positions at the National Weather Service th with seasonal projections, but change again, no more may come on 14 Avenue in Ruskin. how do we connect the dots? We for several years, or much longer know what’s happening elsewhere periods of time, until the right affects us. We know if a big ridge conditions appear again. of high pressure is over the Caspian “For example in 2004 the high Sea (in Russia) usually two weeks pressure steered them right into later we get an arctic blast but we Florida. And there were lots of don’t have data far enough back to hurricanes and tropical storms see how the patterns interact.” in the 1920s and then hardly Several government agencies anything for a long time until we are now devoted to researching were heavily impacted again in the this and other weather-related early 2000s. These are repeated issues and are finding many global cycles.” connections but the Ruskin station The National Meteorological is there mainly to predict and warn, Organization in Washington D.C. more than conduct research. recently sent a representative to Johnson says he likes being on Ruskin to help set up three new the battle lines of meteorology. emergency response positions He has been at the Ruskin who will be hired not to predict Logan Johnson, senior fore- station for two years, having come weather, but to meet with caster. from Indianapolis and before emergency responders including that, Kansas. In the Midwest, FEMA and the Red Cross, and Tony Reynes listens to the weather service’s radio station. meteorologists are challenged also with private groups like the by storms in the plains that have Tampa Bay Pilot’s Association. CLIP & SAVE super cells — only one big cell — They want to learn all aspects of but in Florida there are large lines emergency response so they can of weather coming through with work better with the communities many small cells and tornados directly impacted when emergency inside. conditions arise. “The job is much more The weather service in D.C. will challenging here,” he said. help the Ruskin staff in filling 101 Trinity Lakes Dr. • Sun City Center, FL • SunTowersRetirement.com The weather station has polar these positions, Johnson said. orbiting satellites and rapid screen To find out more about the UPCOMING OCTOBER EVENTS images that change every 10 weather station or for forecasts, Tues., Oct. 4 • 10-11 a.m. • Joseph F. 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Two days new business plus the the appropriate licensing and from pleasure to profit or getting a novel to the U.S. Small Business Admin- later, on October 24, a contact information which entity. idea off the drawing board and into istration (SBA) loan programs, to two-hour seminar on needed to handle each In addition, the overview offers business mode, South County citi- making a business plan, to market- bookkeeping essentials of them. This check direction related to financing op- zens have a new ally in the effort. ing, to taxes and the small business, for the small business list deals with such tions, whatever insurance or bond- And much of the help is free of to a two-part series on businesses operation is scheduled. topics as determining ing is necessary, understanding the charge. in the food industry all are on the Local programs also the type of organiza- taxes required and ensuring there A satellite office of Hillsbor- calendar. will be offered in Span- tion the business will is compliance with local zoning ough’s Small Business Information A pair of them already is slated ish, Schultz said. operate under, creat- codes. The guide includes tips for Center (SBIC) will open here next for Ruskin. On October 22, SBIC The center can pro- LYNN SCHULTZ ing the business name protecting the new business idea week. Formal announcement of the and preparing a business plan, plus SBIC’s newest satellite was made lists other resources of interest to during a SouthShore Chamber of the entrepreneur. Commerce luncheon this week by Joining fee waived during Breast Cancer As part of its services, SBIC also Lynn Schultz, community services makes in-person business calls by coordinator in the county’s Eco- Awareness Month at Curves appointment, visiting a business nomic Development Department. site to offer on-the-spot counseling, Initially, office operations will be October is Breast Cancer carcinoma in situ (CIS), a non- a woman’s risk management Schultz said. conducted from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Awareness Month, and Curves invasive, early form of breast strategy. The ACS recommends Designed to be a “first stop” for one day each week in a section of continues to work to raise cancer. Breast cancer remains making lifestyle choices such the entrepreneur, the SBIC website the chamber’s Apollo Beach head- awareness in women about the a leading cause of cancer death as eating right, getting regular describes the agency as one cre- quarters, Schultz said. The cham- life-saving importance of risk in women, second only to lung exercise and maintaining a ated to facilitate and promote de- ber’s AB offices are located in the management, early detection and cancer. More than 39,500 women healthy weight to help a woman velopment and growth of the small Shoppes at Mira Bay. treatment. Throughout the month, will die from the disease in 2011. significantly reduce her risk of business sector, fastest expanding The SBIC’s range of services is Curves of Sun City Center/Ruskin One woman in every eight will developing breast cancer. segment of the economy. It part- wide, the coordinator noted, begin- is waiving the joining fee for new be diagnosed with invasive breast “Curves mission has always been ners not only with SBA, but also ning with providing in its offices members who show proof of a cancer in her lifetime. to strengthen women,” according with the Small Business Develop- business-pertinent information re- mammogram within the past year In recognition of Breast Cancer to the staff of Curves of Sun ment Center at the University of lated to U.S. Internal Revenue Ser- or make a $25 donation to breast Awareness Month, Curves will City Center/Ruskin. “Typically, South Florida and with members of vice requirements or State of Flori- cancer research. focus on three important goals in women are caregivers, but when SCORE, an organization of retired da obligations for small businesses They invite everyone in the supporting this annual campaign: it comes to breast cancer, women executives available to counsel or partner data. The office can give community to join their team and Helping women learn the facts need to understand how important newcomers to business ownership assistance to small enterprises walk with them on October 22, about breast cancer and the it is to take care of themselves. and management. wishing to do business with local 2011 for the “Put on Your Pink importance of early detection. Scheduling an annual doctor visit, The SBIC primary office is lo- government. It can help with regis- Bra Walk” in Tampa. They will Encouraging women to work out performing a monthly breast self cated in the Corporate Square of- tration and certification of a Minor- have a table set up during Open three times a week to help reduce exam, eating a nutritious diet and fice park on north 56th Street in ity Business Enterprise (MBE) , as House on October 8 to decorate their risk of developing breast making time for regular exercise Tampa. well as with a number of other ar- bras, with decorations provided cancer. are all things that a woman can Citizens wishing more informa- eas of interest to the small business by Sparkle N Sprinkle of Ruskin. Participating in fund-raising do to stay strong and help reduce tion about its services can telephone person. SBIC also performs busi- According to statistics from the efforts to support the research and her chances of developing this the office at 914-4028, extension ness surveys and commercial needs American Cancer Society (ACS), outreach efforts of the ACS. devastating disease.” 62010, or the chamber office in assessments within a community. nearly 230,480 women will be Since only about 5-10 percent Curves is located at 761 Apollo Beach, 645-1366. The SBIC The center is known for its vari- diagnosed with invasive breast of breast cancers are hereditary, Cortaro Drive, behind Taco Bell website address, where the monthly ous workshops conducted in the cancer in 2011, and another prevention can play a key role in in Ruskin, FL 33573. For more calendar can be viewed and work- community and designed to help 57,650 will be diagnosed with information call 813-633-9771 shop registrations completed, is the start-up business operator as https://sbic.hillsboroughcounty.org Copyright 2011 Melody Jameson

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It’s a sign of the times. said Kayzie Weaver, East Bay’s Of the competitive culture we’re college and career counselor. “I living in.” think having them file the applica- The classes each lasted about tion even if they don’t think they’re six hours. Staff at East Bay wants eligible for financial assistance is students­ and parents at all area more of a tracking method to be schools to know that there are still sure the students who need money opportunities to take the classes if to attend college are getting it. It they missed them in South Coun- isn’t necessarily a bad thing.” ty. According to Hillsborough SAT classes, test dates and reg- County’s school district, 74 per- istration, beginning with classes Riverview Rockets! cent of 2011 seniors took the SAT on Oct. 8 with a test date of Nov. in the 2010-2011 school year, an 5, are available on line at www. On Sept. 11 the Riverview Rockets Crimson Baseball team placed 2nd in the ‘Support Our Troops’ Tournament in Plant City. Team ­manager increase of 15 percent over the collegeboard.com and questions Steve Chadbourne, Coaches Aaron Jackson, Peter Kochera and previous year and is a 42 percent may be asked at (866) 756-7346 Steve Dickinson say they are proud of team members who played. increase over students taking the as well. Players are: Luke Chunn, Jayden Ross, Donovan Parrish, Cade GIBSONTON -- Getting a SATs five years ago. “The opportunity to experience Dickinson, Hans Walker, Donovan Dubisson, Kipp Kochera, Nicho Bright Futures Scholarship will “The SAT prep course is an the content is invaluable,” Sparano alas Villanti, Levi Buzbee, John Duran, Aaron Jackson, Chameron require more community service ­excellent tool to help students get said. “I can’t imagine what a ­student Chadbourne, and Alex Guillory. and higher Scholastic Aptitude test grades starting this year because of new requirements made in the re- Ruskin cemetery American Sewing cent Florida Legislative session. Administrators at East Bay High beautification day Guild to meet School say that’s probably why The Ruskin Woman’s Club is The Brandon/East Bay Chapter more students are taking SAT prep sponsoring another Beautifica- of the American Sewing Guild will classes this year than ever before. tion Day from 9 a.m. to noon on meet on Wednesday, Oct. 5 at the Yet despite the school’s con- Saturday, Oct. 22 at the Ruskin Brandon Recreation Center, 502 tinuous efforts to get the word ­Memorial Park. East Sadie Street, Brandon.­ out, many families are not aware Everyone is invited to attend. Coffee will be of the new requirements, which Bring rakes, shovels, trimmers, served at 9:30 may leave some students unable to gloves, and any other items a.m. with a busi- obtain the Bright Futures scholar- needed to work with and join the ness meeting at ships, said Jennifer Sparano, the community in helping keep the 10 a.m. Their school’s assistant principal for community-owned Memorial Park guest this month, ­curriculum. beautiful. ­Sandy Blackadar, will demonstrate Until this year, students were For more information, call ­lingerie construction. required to complete 75 hours of ­Debbie Bonebrake at (813) 645- Newcomers are welcome. For community service for the Bright 6491 or Deb Adams at (813) 649- more information, call Darlene Futures Florida Academic Schol- 0400. Youmans at (813) 671-8852. arship. That number has now gone to 100. Florida Medallion Scholar- ships and Florida Gold Seal Voca- Jennifer Sparano, assistant principal for curriculum at East Bay Free “Big Draw”events for October tional Scholarships, which used High School in Gibsonton, administers sample tests to students to require no community serv­ taking the Scholastic Aptitude Test preparatory classes. Oct. 1 • 10:30 a.m.-noon ice hours, now ­require 75 and 30 The Big Picture Party: Big Draw Kick Off SouthShore Regional Library, ­respectively. higher scores,” said Sparano. “The would go through walking into the http://host7.evanced.info/hillsborough/evanced/eventcalendar.asp. Over time, SAT scores will be course gives a pretest when they test without having an idea what Oct. 3 • 10:30-11:15 a.m. considerably raised as well. first arrive, and then tests them kind of material will be on it.” Pee Wee Artists, ages 3-5 years with Laurie Burhop, The SAT score in the year 2012 again after they take the class so She explained that the class is SouthShore ­Regional Library. must be 1270 to receive a Florida they can measure what their scores divided into three distinct sections, Oct. 5, 12, 19, and 26 • 4 to 5:30 p.m. Academic Scholarship, but it will are before and after the class.” like the SAT itself. Draw-A-Thon, with Brenda Eastep, Big Draw Studios. Register online climb to 1290 for the Class of The program is marketed to both “Students start by writing an at http://www.ruskinbigdraw.com/Site/Big_Draw_Studios.html. 2014. 11th and 12th graders with money essay and then type it in and the Oct. 5 • 6:30-8 p.m. Recipients of the Medallion provided by the county, she add- program grades it on the computer. Teen/Adult, ‘How Do You Make Art Anyway?’ with Phyllis Scholarship will see an even great- ed. They also get verbal and math pre- ­Alexandroff, SouthShore Regional Library. er climb. While they need to score School administrators talk about test scores. Then they get the prep 980 in the year 2012, those taking it in assemblies and on the Internet class and an analysis of scores by Oct. 6, 13, 20 and 27 • 3 to 4:30 p.m. the test in the year 2014 will be and send automatic messages to teachers who work with them in Drawing Club, ages 6-9 with Cory Wright, Big Draw Studios. Register ­required to score 1170. parents as well. the areas they need it.” online at http://www.ruskinbigdraw.com/Site/Big_Draw_Studios.html. Besides raising the SAT scores “We want parents to know we’ll One group of students may work Oct. 8 • 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and adding community service do the prep work for free before on algebraic reasoning or geomet- International Day of Drawing: Tampa Museum of Art, all ages. ­requirements, legislators have also they pay someone to tutor their ric symbols, while another group Oct. 11 • 6 to 8 p.m. ruled that all prospective Bright kids,” said Principal Sharon Mor- works on language arts. Teen/Adult Watercolor with Bruce Marsh, SouthShore Regional Library.­ Futures scholarship applicants ris. “The computer is used as a tool must submit a completed appli- The county selected sites for to diagnose student’s strengths and Oct. 14 • 6 to 10 p.m. cation for federal aid even if they the preparatory classes in various weaknesses and then people in- Big Draw “Circuit Breaker” Community Event Day 1 at The Firehouse do not think they can qualify for ­locations and East Bay was the struct them where they’re weak,” Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin. ­federal aid. only location south of Brandon. It Sparano said. “I would advise all Oct. 15 • 10:15 to 11 a.m. Prior to this resolution, only stu- was given on three Saturdays, with students who plan on taking SATs Wee Artists, ages 3-6 years, with Laurie Burhop, dents in need of financial assistance Sparano as the administrator. to take the course first.” SouthShore Regional Library. had to submit the FAFSA (Free “I ended up teaching too because For further information about Oct. 15 • 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ­Application for Federal Student so many more students came than SAT prep classes, call 866-756- Expressive Artists, ages 10 and up, with Laurie Burhop, Aid) application, Sparano said. we had expected,” she said. “The 7346. SouthShore Regional Library. Oct. 15 • 1 to 6 p.m. Zoning committee Big Draw “Circuit Breaker”community Event Day 2 at Tour of local businesses The Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin. to be offered monthly to meet The U.S. Zoning Overlay Dis- Oct. 17 • 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Tour de SouthShore is a ­behind-the-scenes look at businesses trict Working Committee will Pee Wee Artists, ages 3-5 years, with Laurie Burhop, ­people might never have visited or even known existed. This will meet at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. SouthShore Regional Library. be a once-a-month event sponsored by the SouthShore Chamber of 29 in the South Shore Regional Li- Oct. 19 • 6:30 to 8 p.m. Commerce given Fridays through October.­ brary, 15816 Beth Shields Way in Teen/Adult Calligraphy, with Minnette Webster, The tour involves five or six businesses and a stop for lunch along Ruskin. SouthShore Regional Library. the route. The day concludes around 1:30 p.m. The U.S. 41 Zoning Overlay Dis- Oct. 22 • 9 a.m. to noon Tour de SouthShore is the perfect chance to learn more about the trict Working Committee is made Drawing en Plein Air Camp Bayou, 4140, 24th St. SE, Ruskin. community and to do business with companies here in South Shore. up of community members and Bring your own supplies. Not only chamber members, but the general public, are ­invited to stakeholders that will assist county participate. There is a $50 participation fee for those who would like For a complete listing of all events, staff in formulating recommenda- visit http://www.firehouseculturalcenter.org/ their businesses toured and a $25 cost to those who would like to take tions to improve the appearance of the tour to cover the chamber’s ­expenses. U.S. 41 within the Apollo Beach For classes at the SouthShore Regional Library, Any business interested in ­being a stop on the tour may call for and Ruskin communities. you must register by calling 273-3652 details. There are also a few openings left for ‘tourists.’ For more information, call Jose The $25 fee for a tourist includes­ breakfast, snack and lunch. Fernandez, Principal Planner, De- These events are made possible by the Arts Council of Hillsborough For more information, call (813) 645-3808. velopment Services Department at County, SouthShore Arts Council, Firehouse Cultural Center (813) 307-3435. and the Tampa Museum of Art.* 6 • OBSERVER NEWS • RIVERVIEW CURRENT • SCC OBSERVER SEPTEMBER 29, 2011 Moving to Serendipity

Ah! Another season, another debt paradigms and habits. Discovering ceiling crisis. Working for the House a new neighborhood is much like of Representatives a while back, I exploring a new land. Walking felt certain that our representatives, down a new street in the evening despite some evidence to the light gives the impression that we contrary, actually did, by are on vacation, and and large, stay in touch we giggle to ourselves with their constituencies. in the awareness that Now I’m not so certain. this is our new life. As However, I am becoming the boxes are unpacked more and more certain and a semblance of that any black cloud that normalcy emerges from may be hanging over this Observations the chaos, the realization nation emanates from By Mitch Traphagen begins to sink in that Washington, D.C. [email protected] this is home. Since Congress doesn’t In late 2007, worn out appear capable of doing from all of the changes their most basic duty in keeping in Florida, we moved to the exact the budget on track and paying opposite end of the spectrum: a the bills, the least they could have very small town in Iowa. In early done is come to help me move. If 2009, we moved back to Florida nothing else, that would have been (any romanticism to be found in a an accomplishment. After all, it’s blizzard wears off after the first half not like they have a long list of their dozen of them). Now just last week own accomplishments to point to. we moved into our new-to-us home Mitch Traphagen Photo Washington, D.C. can keep the madness, it’s good to be in Florida. At long last, it’s good to be home. Roughly three moves ago, — a small, older house in a very I vowed I would never move cool old Ruskin neighborhood. For furniture again — I would merely the first time in years, we feel as set it all on fire and start from though we are truly home. scratch. Somehow, it seems I only Now that I think about it, perhaps manage to remember that vow as it’s for the best that members of I’m loading or unloading a rental Congress didn’t help us move. truck. While most people my age There is nothing serendipitous would hire a bunch of young guys about a group of well-dressed with no necks to carry the furniture, people with gleaming white teeth most people aren’t married to complaining, arguing and pointing Michelle. To Michelle, a few days fingers about who dropped the of limping and whining are a small box containing the glassware. This price to pay to save a few hundred home is a sanctuary from all of that dollars. She’ll regret that, of course, and more. As I look out to watch when I keel over carrying a box of the tide slowly change and the sun unidentifiable junk out of or into rise on another day in paradise, I a house, but at that point it really almost pity them. Yes, they have wouldn’t do much good for me, good, high-paying jobs but really, given that I’d be…well, dead. who would want to live like that? Moffett oral Surgery Despite all of the whining, there However, since they have chosen is something serendipitous in it, I sincerely hope they just do & Dental IMplant Center moving. For one thing, it gave me their jobs without dragging the an opportunity to see things that nation through the mud and muck I haven’t seen since the last time of their own personal ambitions. I Jeffrey V. Moffett, D.M.D., P.A. I moved — sort of like a bunch want to look out for my neighbors of personal time capsules that get on my new street. 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It strength flu vaccine being offered to 95 percent of whom are seniors. Dose shot. This vaccine is also recom- will be held at the center, 101 First seniors this year. What can you tell You’ll also be happy to know that mended to adults under age 65 if Ave. N.E. in Ruskin. me about it, where can I find it, and if you’re a Medicare beneficiary, they smoke or have certain chronic Participants will be encour- does Medicare cover it? Part B will cover 100 percent of conditions like asthma, heart dis- aged to draw using electricity and Flu-Conscious Connie the cost of your High-Dose vacci- ease, lung disease, kidney dis- technology. nation. But if you’re not covered ease, diabetes, sickle cell disease, This free, family-friendly event Dear Connie, the cost is around $50 to $60 – have had their spleen removed, or kicks off from 6 to 10 p.m. on The new extra-strength flu vac- that’s about double of what you’d have a weakened immune system Friday, Oct. 14 with upbeat music, cination you’re inquiring about pay for a regular flu shot. due to cancer, HIV or an organ drawing on the firehouse with is called the Fluzone High-Dose, The Savvy Pneumovax transplant. laser graffiti, an interactive Tesla and it’s designed specifically for Senior Another important vaccination Savvy Tips: In addition to get- Coil and other hands-on art activi- seniors, age 65 years and older. By Jim Miller the CDC recommends to seniors – ting vaccinated, the CDC reminds ties for all ages. Here’s what you should know. especially this time of year – is the everyone that the three best ways Then on Fluzone High-Dose As with all flu vaccines, Fluzone pneumococcal polysaccharide vac- to stay healthy during flu season Saturday, Manufactured by Sanofi Pasteur High-Dose is not recommended for cine for pneumonia and meningitis is to wash your hands frequently Oct. 15 Inc., the Fluzone High-Dose vac- seniors who are allergic to chicken (the vaccine is called Pneumovax with soap and water, cover your from 1 to 6 cine was approved by the U.S. eggs, or those who have had a 23). Pneumonia causes more than mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze and stay home if you’re p.m. there Food and Drug Administration ­severe reaction to a flu ­vaccine in 40,000 deaths in the U.S. each sick. For more information on the will be in Dec. 2009, and was first made the past. year, many of which could be pre- recommended vaccines for older live music, available last flu season on a To locate a vaccination site that vented by this vaccine. If you’re ­limited basis. offers the Fluzone High-Dose, over age 65 and haven’t already adults see cdc.gov/vaccines. f o o d , Send your senior questions to: more fun The main difference between the ask your doctor or pharmacist, or gotten this one-time-only shot, Fluzone High-Dose and a regular check the online flu-shot locator at you should get it now before flu Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, with the Tesla Coil, Steel Cage flu shot is its potency. The High- flu.gov for clinics or stores offer- season hits. Pneumovax 23 is also Norman, OK 73070, or visit Drawing for the kids, the ever pop- Dose vaccine contain four times ing flu shots. Then, contact some covered under Medicare Part B, SavvySenior.org. 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Meetings are: American Legion on 1st Wednesday Kids’ Program/Event Highlights Oct. 8, at St. Matthew’s Angli- each month; VFW and LAVFW on the 2nd Wednesday each month; can Church, 10701 Bloomingdale and MAVFW on the 3rd Thursday September 29 to October 5 Ave., Riverview. The meeting is each month. held in St. Anne’s Hall, located at Thursday, Sept. 29 — Bar Bingo Teen Night: Game Zone* the rear of the church building. at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29 • 5 to 7 p.m. Included in the agenda will be Friday, Sept. 30 — Fish Fry from For middle and high school students. Get in the zone and join your planning for the annual Yard Sale 4:30 to 7 p.m. Music by George friends for some gaming fun on the Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii with to be held in conjunction with the Durham & Co. from 7 to 11 p.m. games such as Band Hero, Guitar Hero 5, Smash Brothers Brawl Church’s Yard Sale on Oct. 22. Saturday, Oct. 1 — 5th Annual and more! Refreshments provided by Domino’s Pizza. Membership in the Unit and in Summer Picnic from 8 a.m. to 5 the parent organization, WAVES p.m. at Simmons Park. Come on out Family Story Time National, is open to all women and have a fun day. There is a lot Thursday, Sept. 29 • 7 to 7:30 p.m. who served honorably (includ- going on and if you have a camper, For ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Make reading time family time. Stories, ing those currently serving) in the go out and enjoy a nice weekend. Music at Post from 7 to 11 p.m. action rhymes, songs, interactive activities, and crafts make up this U.S. Navy, Navy Nurse Corps, by Chasin Stars. fun 30-minute program that celebrates a love of reading. Children may Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Sunday, Oct. 2 — Fire in the Hole from 1 to 4 p.m. Music by Bert wear pajamas and bring a blanket and favorite cuddly toy. or ­Maritime Service, or related & Sassy from 5 to 9 p.m. ­reserve ­components. Monday, Oct. 3 — Open. Big Picture Party* For more information, call Jean- Tuesday, Oct. 4— Games in Lounge from 1 to 5 p.m. Kitchen opens Saturday, Oct. 1 • 10:30 a.m. to noon nette Green at (813) 657-9164. at 4:30 p.m. Bingo at 6 p.m. For grades K-3rd. Celebrate illustrations! Participate in a Wednesday, Oct. 5 — American Legion Meeting at 7 p.m. drawing ­lesson! Join us for this special program where each family­ member will illustrate and make their own book. Registration is required. Ask at the Information Desk or call 273-3652. This family program is part of the Big Draw-Ruskin program. Free boat safety RUSKIN inspections held “Pee Wee Artists”: Let’s Create!* Free boat safety inspections are Monday, Oct. 3 • 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Moose Lodge #813 held every Saturday by the U.S. “Pee Wee Artists,” 3-5 years, will have a fun morning creating art Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 75 with our art instructor. Adult must be present. Limit 15. Registration UPCOMING EVENTS in Ruskin for recreational boaters. required at the Library or by phone 273-3652. These safe- ty inspections Baby Time The Ruskin Moose Lodge #813 is located at take about 15 Monday, Oct. 3 •1:35 to 1:55 p.m. 1212 E. Shell Point Road, Ruskin • (813) 645-5919 minutes and For children ages 0-18 months and their caregivers. Early literacy www.lodge813.moosepages.org are available ­begins at birth. Bond with your baby through stories, bouncy from 10 a.m. to noon at Simmons rhymes and songs in this 20-minute lapsit program that introduces WEEKLY EVENTS Park in Ruskin on the first and early literacy skills and encourages language development. No Spaghetti Dinners ‘til October 5 third Saturday of the month and at Williams Park in Gibsonton on the Plushie Sock Monsters* Every Thursday 5-7 p.m. Wings second and fourth Saturday, also Monday, Oct. 3 • 3 to 4:30 p.m. Every Friday 5-7 p.m. Fish Fry (baked, beer batter from 10 a.m. to noon. For children in grades 2nd to 5th. Learn to sew and create a plushie or fried) For more information call (813) monster out of socks and buttons! Give him 3 eyes or make him a 7-11 p.m. Live Music 645-6984. ­cyclops, include a bow or a bowtie, the possibilities are endless! Seeking volunteers No experience needed. Registration required. Ask at the Every Saturday Horseshoes Looking for a rewarding way Information Desk or call 273-3652. 7-11 p.m. Karaoke with Kim to help others? Have some spare time? The U.S. Coast Guard Aux- Zombie Felties* UPCOMING EVENTS iliary Flotilla 75 in Ruskin needs Monday, Oct. 3 • 6 to 8:30 p.m. your help. You are invited to come Ages 12-18.Make your very own feltie Zombie keychain! Friday, Sept. 30 7-11 p.m. Calvin O to an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. Include a dangling eyeball and brain bits! So creepy they’re cute. Saturday, Oct. 1 Breast Cancer Walk on Saturday, Oct. 22 at the Eber- No experience needed. Limit 20. Registration is required at 7-11 p.m. Karaoke with Kim hardt Building, 909 North Course the Information Desk or by calling 273-3652. Lane in Sun City Center. Sunday, Oct. 2 Octoberfest Refreshments will be served. Toddler Time Friday, Oct. 7 7-11 p.m. Double Barrell For more information, call (813) Tuesday, Oct. 4 • 10:05 to 10:25 a.m. and 10:35 to 10:55 a.m. 633-5416. For children ages 18-36 months and their caregivers. Saturday, Oct. 8 5-7 p.m. Christmas in October Dinner Monthly meeting Stories, fingerplays, songs and interactive activities make up 7-11 p.m. Karaoke with Kim The Auxiliary Flotilla 75 will this fun 20-minute program that highlights early literacy Friday, Oct. 14 7-11 p.m. Bert and Sassie hold its monthly meeting at 7:30 skills and encourages reading readiness. p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 12 at Saturday, Oct. 15 5-7 p.m. Steak Dinner the Ruskin Rec Center, 901 6th 7-11 p.m. Karaoke with Kim Story Time St., Ruskin. New or prospective Tuesday, Oct. 4 • 11 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 21 7-11 p.m. Top Shelf members are always welcome to For children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Stories, action rhymes, Saturday, Oct. 22 7 -11 p.m. Karaoke with Kim attend. songs and interactive activities make up this engaging 30-minute For more information, call (813) ­program that highlights early literacy skills, and encourages Friday, Oct. 28 7-11 p.m. Southern Tide 938-1746. reading readiness and social interaction.

Baby Time Riverview Memorial Tuesday, Oct. 4 • 11:35 to 11:55 a.m. Eagles Set Their Weekly Activities For children ages 0-18 months and their caregivers. Early literacy VFW Post #8108 ­begins at birth. Bond with your baby through stories, bouncy 7504 Riverview Dr. The Ruskin Eagles, FOE, located at 1205 1st rhymes and songs in this 20-minute lapsit program that introduces (813) 671-9845 St. S.W. has scheduled the following weekly early literacy skills and encourages language development. MEETINGS activities. Baby Time Men’s Auxiliary -- First Thursday All events and activities of the Eagles Club Wednesday, Oct. 5 • 10:05 to 10:25 a.m. at 7 p.m. are supported by the members and members’ For children ages 0-18 months and their caregivers. Early literacy guests. ­begins at birth. Bond with your baby through stories, bouncy rhymes Ladies’ Auxiliary -- Second and songs in this 20-minute lapsit program that introduces early Tuesday at 7 p.m. The FOE Aerie meet at 7 p.m. the 1st and literacy skills and encourages language development. 3rd Thursday of the month. The Ladies’ Aux- Post -- Second Thursday at iliary meets at 7 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Thursday. Eagle Riders 7:30 p.m. Toddler Time meet the 2nd Sunday of the month at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5 • 10:35 to 10:55 a.m. MEALS Thursday, Sept. 29 -- Bar Games at 1 p.m. For children ages 18-36 months and their caregivers. Stories, ­fingerplays, songs and interactive activities make up this fun Wednesday Spaghetti Dinner Friday, Sept. 30 — Feather Your Nest Game (new games are 20-minute program that highlights early literacy skills and from 5 to 7 p.m. ­being tried) at 6 p.m. encourages reading readiness. Friday Fish Fry from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 — Dinner at 5 p.m., followed by the music of the Sister Act from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Story Time Sunday Breakfast from 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5 • 11 to 11:30 a.m. to noon Sunday, Oct. 2 — Feather Your Nest Game at 6 p.m. For children ages 3-5 and their caregivers.Stories, action rhymes, CANTEEN HAPPENINGS Monday, Oct. 3 — Bingo at 6 p.m. songs and interactive activities make up this engaging 30-minute pro- gram that highlights early literacy skills, and encourages Bar Bingo Monday at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4 — Come on down and socialize. reading readiness and social interaction. Bar Poker with Lori on Wednesday, Oct. 5 — Wings and Things (oh so good!) at 5 p.m. Wednesdays at 1 p.m. Bar Games at 6 p.m. *Free event is provided by the Friends of the SouthShore Regional Library. Go to www.southshorefriends.com or Fire in the Hole on Saturdays For more information, call the club at 645-2922. call (813) 634-1396 for more information about the Friends. at 1 p.m. 10SEPTEMBERAUGUST • OBSERVER 18, 201129, 2011 NEWS • RIVERVIEW CURRENT • SCC OBSERVER OBSERVEROBSERVER NEWS NEWS • •RIVERVIEW RIVERVIEW CURRENT CURRENT • •SEPTEMBERSCC SCC OBSERVER OBSERVER 29, 2011• •11 9 Every Wednesday: Best Spaghetti Genealogy Society South Hillsborough in Town -- $7, All You Can Eat, for u s k i n r a n c h i br a r y to hear strategies R B L Elks Lodge #2672 all Elks and their guests. Music by Bryan from 5 to 8 p.m. for research 1 Dickman Drive SE • Ruskin 33573 Upcoming Every Friday: Seafood and Sand­ The South Bay Genealogical Activities wiches for all Elks and their guests Society meeting on Tuesday, from 5 to 7 p.m. Karaoke by Bryan Oct. 18 will feature Sharon Tate from 5 to 8 p.m. Moody discussing “A Strategy for Research Success: How to Saturday, Oct. 1: Homecoming Analyze your Evidence and Plan of DVP Lucrecia ‘Lu’ Smith. the Next Step.” Cocktails at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 This information will equip one p.m. $5 Roast Pork dinner with all to get the maximum from one’s the trimmings.. research efforts, thereby ­having a Monday, Oct. 3: $7 Blue Plate more successful journey in seek- Special. Menu: Stuffed Shells with all the trimmings. Only 50 tickets ing out ancestors. will be sold. This meeting will be held at the SouthShore Regional Library, Saturday, Oct. 15: 50s Dance for all Elks and their guests from 6 to 9 beginning at 1 p.m following a Adult Computer Classes for the p.m. with music by Double Density. $7 with light snacks. Dress up in noon luncheon. Reservations for Technologically Challenged your 50s outfits. the luncheon ($13) are required by Wednesday, Oct. 12 by calling eBay: Helpful Tips • Sept. 29 • 3 to 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17: $7 Blue Plate Special. Menu: Chicken & Noodles Beth Clarke at (813) 642-9329. Topics include bidding, proxy bidding and My eBay. with all the trimmings. Only 50 tickets will be sold. The Society provides “Ask Basic mouse and keyboarding skills are recommended. Saturday, Oct. 29: ENF Fundraiser. Entertainment is the Crazy Carol a Genealogist” assistance at eBay: Selling Tips • Sept. 30 • 3 to 4 p.m. Show. Hors d’oeuvres at 5 p.m. and the show is scheduled for 6 p.m.. SouthShore Regional Library on Topics include selling, fees, listing types, pricing and research. The cost is $8. Carol has put together a completely new program. a scheduled basis, holds monthly eBay account required and basic mouse/keyboarding program meetings, as well as work- skills are recommended. FallTech! Saturday, Nov. 20: Turkey Shoot for all Elks and their guests from 5 to shops and seminars, to assist peo- 8 p.m. Menu: $3 Sandwich Buffet. ple tracing their family history. Excel I: Introduction • Oct. 6 • 3 to 3:45 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21: Pot Luck Dinner for all Elks and their guests. Bring Membership is open to all South Layout, entering data, inserting rows and columns, and other your favorite dish. County residents who have an techniques. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills are recommended. interest in Genealogy. Excel II: Formatting • Oct. 6 • 4 to 4:45 p.m. The South Hillsborough Elks Lodge is located at 1630 U.S. Hwy. 41 S., Learn different formats for expressing numbers in a spreadsheet. Ruskin, FL 33570. The Club has a clean, smoke-free environment. For SUPPORT OUR TROOPS!! Excel I is recommended. more information, call (813) 645-2089. Excel III: Performing Calculations • Oct. 7 • 3 to 4 p.m. Learn about functions and formulas and how to use them in calculations. Excel II is recommended. Excel: Charts and Graphs • Oct. 11 • 3 to 4 p.m. This fall, dress your windows in Create and format charts from data for visual emphasis. style, warmth and savings with Previous experience with Microsoft Excel is recommended. Duette® Architella® Honeycomb eBooks: Introduction • Oct. 14 • 3 to 4 p.m. Shades. 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■■ By MELODY JAMESON the process by which the easement has been turned over to an attorney [email protected] apparently related to his property for examination and research, she SUN CITY CENTER — With was conveyed and content of the added. the potholes deep enough to topple document itself. The one he has Meanwhile, the little road has a golf cart now patched along reviewed, he said, was made to a been made more safely passable little Sun City Center Plaza road, previous owner of the single-story with filling and resurfacing of the adjacent property owners are building north of the SCC chamber potholes that threatened suspension taking a long look at long term offices where his office as well as systems of larger vehicles and solutions. those of tenants’ now are located, stability of the many golf carts John Donnelly is honored by the Rotary Club of Sun City Center as They, along with their patrons, and without any indication of that using the street. The patching he turns 105. With him are Georgana Collins and Shawn Gregory of workers and suppliers, daily must owner’s knowledge or acceptance. was done free of charge by a Freedom Plaza. use the two-block long pavement The chamber’s board of directors Manatee County-based company leading to the Sun City Center has doubts about the easements, which provides its services to Rotarian honored with Plaza from S.R. 674 because it too, said Dana Dittmar, executive Hillsborough County and was is the only vehicle access. The director. Their easement document coordinated by Ken Hagan, an at- birthday party as he turns 105 road gets heavy traffic and has to large commissioner representing accommodate particularly heavy Highwaymen the SCC area. The Rotary Club of Sun City Center honored Rotarian and Sun City trucks delivering both loads of Dittmar said she expects the Center resident John Donnelly for his 105th birthday on Tuesday, Sept. goods to retail stores and loads of artist calendar, patch job, which is weathering the 20 at their weekly Rotary meeting at Freedom Fairways Golf Club. mail to the post office. Its condition current rainy season, to stand up for John Donnelly, a resident of Freedom Plaza, was born on Sept. 23, impacts all of them. prints for sale three to four years. “It looks like 1906 in Burlington, Iowa. He spent most of his life in Cedar Rapids, While recognizing the importance PALMETTO — Signed 2012 a road that’s been patched”, she Iowa where he worked as a stock broker. of the little road, though, several calendars, matted prints, and noted, “but the triage has stabilized A Rotarian since 1949, he still attends Rotary meetings faithfully every property owners question whether posters by R.L. Lewis, one of the the patient. Now it needs a cure.” Tuesday noon just as he has been doing since 1962. its problems legally are theirs to original Florida Highwaymen The group agrees the optimal John is a National Senior Games Champion and a gold medal winner in make right. Artists, are for sale at the Palmetto ownership “cure” is Hillsborough Florida Senior Games State Championships in table tennis. He appeared That position puts them at odds Historical Park & Agricultural County, she indicated. on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno in 2006 and challenged Leno to a with the county administration Museum, 515 10th Ave. West, Whitcomb said he hoped to soon game of table tennis. He also read an original poem about love and the whose legal department stated Palmetto. The calendars are $15 update the property owner group older generation earlier this year that easements or two for $25. The month of on prospects for placing the little At the age of 95, John married his wife Marian. He has three children, provided decades back by a long- May 2012 features the Palmetto road under the county’s umbrella six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. The couple resides at gone developer establish the painting “Green Bridge.” Signed Copyright 2011 Melody Jameson Freedom Plaza. property owners’ responsibility for and numbered prints of “Green the road maintenance. Bridge” are available for $60 Celebrating 38 Years in Business The net result is a short road and 16x20 posters are $65. Sales Dr. Robert A. Norman Dr. A. Theodosatos Brandi Broughton, PA-C that is absolutely necessary, aging benefit the Park and Museum. CALL FOR FREE Board Certified Dermatologist under constant use and predictably In addition, raffle tickets for INSPECTION will require some intensive care a framed Lewis painting titled TERMITES? Offering Botox, Restylane and various cosmetic in the future, yet is hampered in “River Sunrise,” valued at $450, ASK ABOUT TERMIDOR products and services terms of upkeep due to uncertain are available for a donation of $10 ownership. A recent estimate each or 3 for $25. BRANDON Same Day Appointments • FREE Skin Screening of costs to repair and resurface Hours of operation are Tuesday PEST CONTROL 6322 U.S. Highway 301 • Riverview Physician of the roadway if there are no through Friday and the 1st and 3rd 813-880-7546 the Year Phone: (813) 685-7711 2005 serious underlying problems was Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. Insurance accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, BCBS, Humana, $40,000. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. For more Fax: (813) 685-3607 Cigna, Aetna, Amerigroup, and many more Stan Whitcomb, a local office information, call 941-721-2034. 10 Locations in Florida, Georgia & Tennessee park developer who owns the two- story office building immediately south of the community’s post office, said this week he is looking THE PERFORMING ARTS CLUB OF SUN CITY CENTER PRESENTS AT SUN CITY CENTER’S into dedicating the little road to the county in order to clear up the A MUSICAL FABLE ownership question. Whitcomb is one of a half dozen property owners along the road. Others STARRING TICKETS ON SALE OCT. 3 with ownership interests include KATHY STRAUB ELLEN KLEINSCHMIDT AT THE SCC ATRIUM KIOSK the U.S. Postal Service, the SCC CHUCK COLLETT DAN TACKITT WENDY SMITH CREDIT CARD ORDERS Chamber of Commerce, Dr. Peter OLD FADS, OLD FEUDS, OLD FRIENDS & OLD FLAMES DIANE LEFRANCOIS LEW RESSEGUIE CALL: 642-0606 Jacobson, Robyn and Tom Payant. Whitcomb emphasized that Performances: 7:30 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes before curtain precedent for turning the road over to the county is just across the state road that also is Sun City Center Boulevard. Trinity Lakes Welcome to... Doors open Blvd., running south into the at 5:30 p.m. Sun Towers retirement facilities Sun City Dental Center and on the same alignment as Thomas A. DeVol, D.D.S., P.A. Early Birds the Sun City Center Plaza road, 6:30 p.m. •••• was turned over to Hillsborough EVERY THURSDAY Regular Games County about eight years ago in a 633-2636 7:00 p.m. simple transaction, he said. “I’ve General and Cosmetic Dentistry asked my engineer to meet with a Our Own In-House Denture Lab St. Anne Catholic Church FOOD! representative of the county’s road 106 11th Ave. NE • Ruskin • 813-645-1714 department” to determine how a Our Lab Tech Has 38+ Years Experience FUN! similar dedication of the northern Same Day Relines and Repairs • New Dentures and Partials piece of the road can be made, he Thomas A. DeVol, D.D.S., P.A., Practicing Dentistry for 23 Years added. Chuck Fredericks, Lab Technician, 38+ Years Experience In addition, Whitcomb is not convinced the easements made to FAMILY DENTISTRY the various property owners and issued in the 1980s by SunMark, PATIENT REWARDS one in a series of developers, are Refer 2 new patients and receive a $25 credit legally valid. Examination of the toward your next visit. Kirk D. Parrott, D.D.S easement documents shows they Be sure to have your friend or family member mention your Carl E. Friedman, D.D.S. differ in pertinent details, he said, name to receive the credit at time of scheduling. suggesting that not every one of Coupon must be mentioned at time of scheduling appointment. The fee advertised is the minimum the properties abutting the road fee charged. The patient and any other person responsible for payment has the right to refuse to pay, 902 N. Tamiami Trail, Ruskin, FL 33570 could carry any obligation for its cancel payment or be reimbursed for any other service, examination or treatment which is performed (Across from Sweetbay Supermarket) as a result of and within 72 hours of responding to the advertisement for the fee service examination maintenance. or treatment. Senior citizen discount does not apply. NEW PATIENTS WELCOME Jacobson, an internist and cardiologist with long established (813) 645-6491 practices in Brandon and SCC, 727 Cortaro Drive (Burger King Plaza) Members: American Dental Association, Florida State Dental Association, Florida West Coast Dental also disputes the legal standing of Open: Monday - Thursday 8:30 - 5:00 Association, Manatee County Dental Association and Hillsborough County Dental Association. the easements, questioning both New Patients & Emergencies Are Always WELCOME SEPTEMBER 29, 2011 OBSERVER NEWS • RIVERVIEW CURRENT • SCC OBSERVER • 11 GOLD is at an all-time HIGH! Come in for the latest prices! 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Mitch Traphagen Photos There has never been a better time to literally dine out on Shell Point Road in Ruskin. The Fish House, at 1902 W. Shell Point is extremely popular to the point of becoming a community icon. Joining them only two months ago is the Dog House and More at 204 W. Shell Point. The lobster rolls are to die for. Grand Prize — Cruise to Bahamas! Dining out on Shell Point Road Outdoor eateries old and new along Shell Point Road are an opportunity for good times and great food. GARAGE

■ ■ By Mitch Traphagen Beach so I decided to check it out. [email protected] This all came together in less than RUSKIN — As realtors know, a month.” location matters when it comes to Although Angus beef hot dogs finding a home. That was certainly are prominent on the menu, the the case when my wife and I lobster rolls were what caught my were searching for a new home attention. in Ruskin. We found a few homes “The lobster rolls are served just SALE! that fit our criteria, but one thing as they would be in New England,” Find some steals and pushed the one we chose to the top Csiki said. deals at America’s of the list: it was just a short bike Real, fresh lobster smothered in ride away from Ruskin’s iconic hot butter and served on a toasted award-winning Fish House on Shell Point Road. bun is just shy of heaven. That it senior-living Shell Point Road has an odd sort is available for a reasonable price of mystique about it. It is a narrow makes a very good thing even community’s Garage road that floods even in moderate better. And there is more — from summer thunderstorms. It is a burgers and subs to real New Sale Event. Residents mismatched collection of eclectic England clam chowder. have donated items businesses and homes in various “I make a lot of stuff myself — states of repair. It is a slender from the hamburgers and turkey to sell, with proceeds artery from the heated pavement burgers, chili, even the tartar sauce being donated of U.S. Highway 41, I-75 and Sun — all homemade,” Csiki said. City Center leading to an entirely And still there is more. “We have to a locall lh charity. i Also, l come enjoy a hearty different world of waterfront ice cream and shakes for dessert,” paradise. It is bordered by orange she added. breakfast with us! Get your breakfast tickets in groves, weeded vacant lots, mobile While the Dog House and More advance or pick them up at the door. Have fun! home parks and intersections may be the name they chose, the bearing “No Outlet” signs along emphasis is definitely on the with the street names, signs that “More” as far as I’m concerned. Friday, Oct. 14 | 7 to 11 a.m. discourage exploration into the Csiki and Curtis are also transcendental, “Old Florida” planning to host Saturday night Grande Clubhouse neighborhoods that lie beyond its events around their establishment. intersections. “Maybe an old fashioned car show Pancake Breakfast at 8:00 and 9:30 a.m. Over the years, Shell Point or a bike night,” she said. “We Mimosas | Model Home Tours Road has offered sustenance to have plenty of land here for that.” everything from somewhat-past- Opening a small restaurant in FREE | Open to the Public the-expiration-date convenience the middle of summer in Florida Tickets Required for Breakfast store packaged snacks to is no easy feat, but everything fell homemade pies and intimate into place for the friendly couple. To RSVP for breakfast, call 813.642.8950 waterfront dining in the backyards They have used the months before Sale Items and Financial Donations Accepted of what were once homes. Today tourist season to get their footing it remains a place to dine out on along Shell Point Road. All Proceeds Benefi t Sun City Center Emergency Squad some of the best seafood around. “We are hoping the locals get Two months ago, Lisa Csiki and to know us so they’ll tell the Scott Curtis opened the Dog House snowbirds to come out,” Csiki and More at 204 W. Shell Point said. Road. The black trailer that serves If the chili or kraut dogs don’t as kitchen and counter does little bring them out, the lobster rolls to suggest the outstanding fare most certainly will. I know I’ll be ® served by Csiki — and the fare is back for one on a regular basis. so much more than hotdogs. The economic slowdown in At Sun City Center Csiki owned a similar business Florida isn’t evident in the long 1311 Aston Gardens Ct. | Sun City Center, FL 33573 for seven years in Connecticut and lines that form at the Fish House, a life change brought her to Florida located at 1902 W. Shell Point Independent Living a few years ago. After working in Road. Open Thursday through | other restaurants around the bay Saturday each week, the lines at 813.642.8950 AstonGardens.com area, she made the decision to lunch and dinner times are always ©2011 DISCOVERY MANAGEMENT GROUP | MANAGED AND OPERATED BY strike out on her own once again. long — and for good reason. Not “I looked around in Lakeland only is the food outstanding, it is and in other areas,” she said. served with a smile as though from “Someone told us about Bahia See DINING OUT, page 24 SEPTEMBER 29, 2011 OBSERVER NEWS • RIVERVIEW CURRENT • SCC OBSERVER • 13 ABWIG ■ ■ Continued from page 1 “Failure is not an option,” Berkstresser is also actively He sees this as much more than challenge. of donating to the cause. The said ABWIG organizer Len seeking the support of the area’s an issue limited to boaters and “I don’t want to be here in group is encouraging a donation Berkstresser. “This needs to go developers and other large owners of waterfront property; he another 15 years doing this all of $200 from every household in forward and we are going to go businesses. sees it as an issue that touches the over again,” he said. “I want a the community, but organizers say forward with it. If for some reason “Getting something done about very heart of the community. long-term solution. I’m trying to they will be happy with any level of we can’t reach our goal, the money this with the money we can collect “Essentially what we are going formulate in my own mind if there support, including volunteer effort. will remain in the bank collecting in the next few years is, in my to do is raise the property values in is a solution. Is there a breakwater, Some Apollo Beach businesses interest until we can make it. We mind, a 95 percent certainty,” he all of Apollo Beach,” Berkstresser is there an island, is there a jetty have already stepped forward with are also looking into extending the said. “It is extremely important to said. “We want to maintain the that can be constructed to protect pledges. permits if necessary.” this community.” waterfront lifestyle that we have our waterways?” That is a county- in this community. Everyone has level issue but, hopefully, as we heard the phrase ‘a rising tide move towards the dredging, we WELLBORN raises all boats’ and that is true can also move towards a long-term AMERICA’S FINEST CABINETS in this case. Waterfront and non- solution. That is totally separate waterfront properties will benefit [from the current objectives] but it from this.” is something I’ll be working on.” ABWIG has plans for several Given his motivation in moving fundraising events, including a golf forward to raise funds for the “WE BEAT ALL tournament. There are pickle jars dredging project, if a breakwater soliciting donations in businesses or even an island is what is needed UP TO SUPERSTORES throughout the community and and is possible, then Berkstresser volunteers will again take to the is likely to find a way to make it ON PRICE & streets in the coming months to happen. 60% OFF SERVICE” visit homes they may have missed SALE on Saturday. 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Mitch Traphagen Photo Letting your phone ring with the sound of a space shuttle blasting off means that you’ll probably never miss another call. It is also a unique way to celebrate the nation’s accomplishments in space exploration. Check out our new menu! Below is just a sampling of our extensive new menu! Come enjoy our view of the Bay or a beautiful sunset while experiencing our delicious new menu items Appetizers Runaway Bay Crab Cake Tuna Tsunami Jumbo lump crab cake, roasted red Seared ahi tuna paired with our sesame pepper sauce, crisp onion straws and marinated calamari salad, wakami, and a trio key lime garlic aioli of sauces Calamari Sofrito Tiki Shrimp Skewer Tender breaded calamari strips topped Sugar cane skewered island spiced shrimp with sweet and spicy peppers and with piña colada salsa served with our robust island sofrito Lobster & Shrimp Quesadilla sauce Spinach, red onions, peppers and cheese. Coconut Shrimp Served with tomato salsa, guacamole, and Large hand-breaded shrimp dipped in chipotle sour cream panko and fresh coconut served with Conch Fritters mango citrus mustard sauce Bahamian classic served with chili Bleu Cheese Potato Chips horseradish and citrus mustard sauce Homemade chips topped with our herb Photos courtesy of University of Florida Fox Squirrel Research Team cream sauce, bleu cheese crumbles, Tostones (Caribbean Nachos) Plantains smashed Fox squirrels spend more time hanging out on the ground than in applewood bacon, scallions and crisp and fried crisp, topped with chicken, trees; they often escape enemies by running rather than climbing. onion straws. mushrooms, cheese and tomato salsa Wanted: Public help in Entrees SEAFOOD CHICKEN mapping fox squirrel sites Coconut Cashew Curried Montego Bay Chicken Shrimp Grilled chicken with creamy roasted red Jumbo shrimp sauteed with fresh pepper and chimi churri sauce. Served If you have seen a big squirrel conserving Florida’s wildlife. We with fried yucca, sofrito and tomato with a long, bushy, fox-like tail, will learn more about where the pineapple and simmered in our island coconut curry sauce. Served over rice salsa. Florida fox squirrels are by asking Florida wildlife biologists need and topped with coconut, cashews and Jerk Chicken Pasta Antigua your help. the public to go online and report crisp onion straws. With mango salsa Sauteed jerk spiced chicken, mushrooms What you saw was a Florida their sightings of fox squirrels,” and sugar snap peas. and asparagus tossed in our roasted red fox squirrel, and biologists with said FWC wildlife biologist Seafood Paella pepper cream sauce, tossed with penne the Florida Fish and Wildlife Courtney Hooker. Assorted seafood, chicken, sausage, pasta and topped with herbed feta Conservation Commission (FWC) The fox squirrel survey is part tomatoes and peas tossed with saffron cheese. are asking you to go online and of a research project by the FWC yellow rice. BEEF & PORK record your sighting of this and the University of Florida Pan Seared Diver Top Sirloin San Miguel creature twice the size of an Department of Wildlife Ecology Scallops 10 oz. fresh center cut sirloin with ordinary squirrel. Fox squirrels and Conservation. It combines Jumbo seared sea scallops topped pepper jack cheese and caramelized often have distinctive, masked the latest in online-mapping with island chimi churri and onions over our citrus rum bordelaise served with black beans and sauce. Served with Yucatan potatoes, faces with a black head and white technology with the public’s Caribbean vegetables and black bean nose and ears but, there are wide enthusiasm about sharing their yellow rice, asparagus, red pepper cream sauce and black papaya salsa. wildlife observations. The fox variations in coloration - from tan bean papaya salsa. Smothered Pork to gray or black. squirrel survey began in August, Lobster & Shrimp Montserrat You can use the FWC’s Google and data will be collected through Sauteed pork tenderloin medallions at least January 2012. So far about Linguini map application at https://public. Sauteed lobster and shrimp with layered with creamed spinach and myfwc.com/hsc/foxsquirrel/ 600 sightings of fox squirrels have mushrooms. Served in our brandy herb topped with our citrus rum sauce. GetLatLong.aspx to enter the been logged online. cream sauce. Served with Yucatan potatoes, broccoli and tropical salsa. location where you spotted the Fox squirrels have been observed FRESH FISH DAILY fox squirrel. Your squirrel sighting throughout Florida in open woods, Prepared in a multitude of styles. will be logged automatically and pine and cypress stands and assigned a specific latitude and mangrove swamps, but knowledge longitude. about their distribution is limited. Desserts “The fox squirrel survey is a Fox squirrels spend more time on Bananas Supreme Chocolate Tres Leches wonderful opportunity for children the ground than in trees and often Warm banana bread with fresh sliced Chocolate sponge cake drenched with and adults to become amateur escape their enemies by running bananas topped with butterscotch 3 milks and topped with a chocolate naturalists and get involved in rather than climbing. Their favorite brandy sauce, whipped cream, toasted genache. almonds and mint. Served with vanilla Piña Colada Bread Pudding food is pine seed. bean ice cream. The Sherman’s fox squirrel Warm tropical bread pudding with a coconut cream anglaise. is found in the pine forests of Mango, Passion Fruit central and northeast Florida and Cheesecake Swirl Key Lime Pie Layers of sweet mango infused Our famous homemade pie with a graham is classified as a state species of cheesecake swirled with tart passion cracker crust and fresh meringue topping, special concern. The Big Cypress fruit and fresh cut tropical fruit not too sweet, not too tart. fox squirrel is a state-threatened species in southwest Florida. The Southeastern fox squirrel lives in the Panhandle. All of Florida’s fox squirrels are protected from 611 Destiny Dr. hunting. For more information about Ruskin Florida fox squirrels have wide fox squirrels, visit the “Species variations in coloration - from Profiles” area of MyFWC.com/ staylittleharbor.com (813) 645-3291 tan to gray or black. Wildlife. 14SEPTEMBER • OBSERVER 29,15, 2011 NEWS • RIVERVIEW CURRENT • SCC OBSERVER OBSERVEROBSERVER NEWSNEWS •• RIVERVIEWRIVERVIEW CURRENTCURRENT •• SCCSEPTEMBERSCC OBSERVEROBSERVER 29, •2011• 1511

You, Me, and Business By: Dana Dittmar, Executive Director SCC Chamber News Yesterday marked my one year I found something that needed to history, burial information, Powers anniversary as executive director be moved to another location, I of Attorney, insurance policies and of the Chamber, so I celebrated the would take it there. Then I would more. event by giving myself a present. find something else that also Within three hours – which flew I contracted with Phyllis Black of needed to be moved out and take it by so fast! – my office was immac- Clutter Chasers to help me get my ulate. She dusted all the furniture, office in order. took out the trash, and left to go Now, we all know how much I make labels for all of my files. The pride myself on being organized army of post-its is encamped in a and a neatnik. But some things little box. Old pens were weeded are just beyond me. In fact, they out and tossed. The paperclips scare me. I can take on the biggest have been tamed and corralled. backyard bully with no problem, You, Me & Most importantly, I now know but give me the chore of clean- Business where everything is and anything Uta Kuhn and Joyce Falandysz taste yummy ice cream sundaes in ­anticipation of the SCC Woman’s Club Ice Cream Social on Oct. 7. ing out a junk drawer and I run to By Dana Dittmar that was just clutter is long gone. the sofa and curl into a protective The feared junk drawers are tamed fetal position. There are too many there as well. Making several trips and I intend to keep them that way. Planning for ice cream social old pens, deadly paperclips, and is not efficient and could lead to This morning I walked in to begin The SCC Woman’s Club is having an ice cream social from 1 to 3 armies of post-it notes in there! me becoming distracted by some- my second year here a lot more p.m. on Friday, Oct. 7 in the Florida Room. The event celebrates the So yesterday, Phyllis showed up thing else. Put those items in piles organized, less bogged down in 50th Anniversary of the Woman’s Club and benefits their founding of the just like Mary Poppins with her on the floor and take them out all old files, and ready to take on the SCC Library. The price of the sundaes is 50¢ or a gently-used, hardcover satchel of goodies and proceeded at once when we’re done. tasks at hand. Thanks, Phyllis! book. Our library especially needs large-print books. to give me the proverbial spoonful Phyllis’s company does way Now bring on those backyard During the party, GFWC SCC President, Janet Cardulla, will present of sugar. Her advice was very prac- more than offices and junk ­drawers. bullies! I’m raring to go! the Head Librarian, Irene Glow, with three, framed 1963 photos from the Woman’s Club history collection. tical and her guidance throughout Most of her clients are preparing The Woman’s Club was founded as a social organization just a few the process helped me clean out for a move – to a new home or to Voice of the months after the first residents moved into Sun City Center. They joined not one but FOUR drawers, and an assisted living – or are trying Faithful to meet the national, General Federation of Woman’s Clubs in 1963. lots and lots of files. to settle the estate of a loved one. The Tampa Bay Affiliate of From the beginning, members were community-oriented, caring and One of her efficient tricks: she Phyllis comes in, assesses the situ- Voice of the Faithful will meet ­giving. In December 1962, Erma Krauch, a charter member, donated nearly brought small cardboard boxes ation, organizes items and elimi- from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Monday, 500 of her own books to start the and lids of all shapes and sizes to nates clutter so that movers, estate Oct. 10 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Sun City Center Library. The first District invites use as drawer dividers. Old bank- downsizers, appraisers, etc. can do Church, 16550 South Hwy. 301, library was a small meeting room ing check boxes, shoe box lids, their jobs. Wimauma. with saw-horse tables and donated public input on you name it. Why pay high prices She handles the closing up of a Featured will be a report and books. The library became a sta- ranking water for similar things at a container house: stopping the mail, notify- analysis on American Catholic tion of the Hillsborough County bodies store? ing neighbors, turning off appli- Council Conference in Detroit. Library System in 1963. A plaque The Southwest Florida Water She did have one rule, however. ances and setting lights on a timer. All interested people are wel- commemorating its founding and Management District is seeking While we engaged in this pro- She also helps people organize come. For more information, call the long-established support of the public input about the order in cess, I was not allowed to leave their personal papers – everything (813) 634-9904 or email larry_ SCC Woman’s Club was presented which minimum flows and levels the room. Her reasoning was, if from vital records, wills, personal [email protected]. to the library in 2006. (MFLs) for lakes, rivers, streams and aquifers in the District will be determined. A minimum flow or level is New Apollo Beach FALL SAVINGS the limit at which further water withdrawals will cause signifi- cant harm to the water resources Clinic Special Riverside Golf or environment. The District Governing Board sets these limits $ $ as part of achieving the delicate 23...... before noon balance between meeting human 125 OFF water needs and those of Florida’s Observer News • Coupon Expires 10/13/11 $ 20...... after noon CASUAL WATERFRONT natural systems. DINING A meeting will be held at 6 p.m. ADVANCED SKIN and $ Steaks, Seafood, Burgers on Monday, Oct. 3 at the District’s 18 ...... after 2 pm Tampa Service Office, 7601 U.S. WEIGHT LOSS CLINIC & Other Delicious Fare $ 00 FULL LIQUOR BAR Hwy. 301 N. The purpose of the Call 813-684-8446 (thin) 5 OFF Any Round Live Music Every Thursday meeting is to receive public input Includes 18 holes and cart. Tax Included. and Saturday on a draft revised priority schedule advancedskinandweightloss.com Valid only with this coupon. Exp. 10/31/11 (Locations in Apollo Beach & Brandon) OPEN TO THE PUBLIC for establishing minimum flows Tuesday-Saturday 11-8 pm LASER & BOTOX and levels. Legislation requires the $ LEAGUES WELCOME Sunday 11-3 pm Golf Lessons 20 Reserve your tee time today www.RiversideBarA ndGrille.com District to review and, if necessary, revise the schedule each year. Visit our New, 813.645.2000 1 Pier Drive, Ruskin The meeting will provide an We’re Here For You! Improved PRO SHOP important opportunity for local governments, citizens and oth- We Welcome New Patients ers to be part of the scheduling Check the... • Licensed of minimum flows and levels for “Our practice provides a ✓ Quality • Insured rivers, streams and other flowing • Bonded complete range of professional ✓ waters, lakes and aquifers. The Difference Over 30 Years revised schedule will be consid- services including Restorative ✓ Price Experience Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, ered for adoption at the Governing Thorough Examinations, Board’s regularly scheduled meet- Cleanings, Dental Makeovers ing in October. The adopted Minimum Flows and Implant Restorations.” and Levels Priority List and of Ruskin Schedule for 2011 is available on the District’s website at www. WaterMatters.org/mfl/. The draft We salute all of our men, 2012 list will be made available on Michelle Halcomb, the site as soon as possible follow- women and Veterans of the D.D.S. ing the Governing Board’s Sept. Armed Forces! 27 meeting. Written comments are also wel-

• Tooth Pain • Crowns Our office is open: come and may be submitted via Special SCREEN ROOMS mail or email to Marty Kelly, • Dentures • Bridges Monday thru Thursday Ken Knox, Contractor • Glass Rooms • Screen Rooms • Screen Fronts • Dental Implants • Partials 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Lic. #RX0057641 • Garage Screens • Pool Enclosures • Carports the District’s Minimum Flows • Sedation Dentistry • Porcelain Veneers Friday • Vinyl & Acrylic Windows • Roof Overs and Levels program director, no • Tooth Whitening • Cosmetic Dentistry later than Saturday, Oct. 15. The 8:00 a.m. to noon Don’t let bugs and • Awnings • House Windows • Concrete bad weather drive you “Our Customers are our Best Advertisement” addresses are 2379 Broad Street, 813-634-3396 indoors. Enjoy your 720 4th St. SW • Ruskin, FL 33570 Brooksville, FL 34604-6899 or www.suncitycenterdental.com pool or patio [email protected]. year-round. 813-645-3529 For more information, call Fax: 813-645-7353 703 Del Webb Blvd. W., Suite B Barbara Matrone at 1-800-423- Sun City Center, FL 33573 Each and every crew at Knox Alum. has a minimum of 15 years experience building jobs in the South County area. 1476, Ext. 4233 or Marty Kelly, Lic.#6193 • Lic.#9109 • Lic.#11099 • Lic.#15756 • Lic.#D1713809 Check out our web site at www.KnoxAluminum.com Ext. 4235.

16 • OBSERVER NEWS • RIVERVIEW CURRENT • SCC OBSERVER SEPOBSERVER NEWS • RIVERVIEW CURRENT • SCCSEPTEMBER OBSERVER 29, •2011 19 GEORGIA’S C.A.R.E. Pets of the Week PUPPIES Mommy Georgia is a sweet Plott Hound who gave birth to seven C.A.R.E. is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. healthy Hound/Retriever mix pup- For directions, visit www.CareShelter.org or call (813) 645-2273. pies on Aug. 8. These puppies have beautiful markings, especially the one who looks like mom. There BELLE are six females and one male. The Belle is an adorable gray tiger kitten that is just waiting to be brought puppies are currently exploring the to a forever home. She is very playful and has shown every volunteer her world outside their kennels and love of chasing the string around the floor in the cat condo. Come in and meeting and greeting. The pup- see this little racer and give her a loving forever home. Belle has been pies will be ready for adoption on spayed and brought up-to-date on her shots as well as micro chipped. Tuesday, Oct. 4. Microchip #067-602-302. DOB: 06/23/2011 Vet references and fenced in yards are preferred. As part of their adoption, they will be spayed/neu- tered, microchipped, and brought current on their shots. DOB: 8/8/2011.

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Adult Program/Event Highlights September 29 to October 5

File Storage Devices and Digital Media* Thursday, Sept. 29 12:15 to 2:30 p.m. Learn to save files to portable media devices. Learn to transfer media from CDs and digital cameras to your PC. Learn about creating MP3s and MP3 players. Registration in person required no earlier than one hour prior to the start of the program.

Introduction to Genealogy* Family Medical Care of Riverview, P.A. Thursday, Sept. 29 • 3 p.m. An introduction to the print and online resources available at • Minor Surgery • Lab • EKG • Immunizations the library plus strategies to overcome research problems. • Preventative / Routine Care “A Call To All Adult Artists” for ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS the John Crawford Art Education Studio (Ages 5 and up) The John Crawford Advisory Board is looking for artists (painting or drawing) to display their work in the Crawford Studio. ­Applications are available for juried shows during the months of May/June; or Sept./Oct.; or Nov./Dec. 2012. Pick up an application at the Information Desk at SouthShore Regional Library. Applications are due Oct. 15. Questions?­ Call Laurie Burhop at 273-3652.

Great Books Discussion Group Saturday, Oct. 1 • 10 a.m. Effective Oct. 1st, please Join a moderated discussion of Franz Kafka’s classic work, welcome new physician BELINDA “The Trial.” Presenter: Patrick DeMarco. B. JOHNSON, M.D. Doctor Johnson specializes in Women’s Mouse and Keyboard and Community Health and is Tuesday, Oct. 4 • 12:15 to 2:30 p.m. now accepting new patients. In part one, learn how to grip, move and click the buttons on the mouse. Monday - Thursday In part two, you will learn the keys on the computer keyboard. Office of: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. Call for an appointment This is a beginner level class. Registration in person required Friday 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. no earlier than one hour prior to the start of the program. Samuel C. Martino, D.O. Saturday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Jacqui M. Dawson, D.O. 813-677-8418 Frank A. Sirchia, M.D. Evening Hours 7229 Hwy. 301 S. • Riverview, FL Adventures in Writing George R. Cheesman III, M.D. Available www.RiverviewDocs.com Tuesday, Oct. 4 • 1 to 3 p.m. Nektarios S. Demetriou, D.O. for Your 6037 Winthrop Commerce Ave. Connect with local writers to discuss all aspects of the Belinda B. Johnson, M.D. Convenience writing process. Inspire, encourage, and exchange ideas. Opportunities Riverview, FL to share your writings and receive feedback will be available. If you’ve ever wanted to be a writer, this is the group for you! All levels of writers are welcome. If I lost the weight, I could stop taking Email: Messages so many medications. Tuesday, Oct. 4 • 6 to 7 p.m. Read, forward, and delete messages. Basic mouse and keyboarding So I finally asked about the LAP-BAND AP® System. skills are recommended. Registration in person required If you’re ready to finally lose the weight and keep it off, then let our practice help you no earlier than one hour prior to the start of the program. understand weight-loss options, including the LAP-BAND AP® System. Astronomy for Everyone: Size and Scale of the Universe* The LAP-BAND AP® System is a device that’s placed around the upper part of the stomach — often as an outpatient procedure—to help you feel full sooner and Wednesday, Oct. 5 • 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. longer. It’s a healthy way to lose a significant amount of weight, and enjoy long-term This is a family-oriented presentation using hands-on activities and results.1 Unlike gastric bypass surgery, there’s no stomach cutting or stapling, plus it’s ­assorted visuals with incredible video footage. Learn about the size adjustable for your needs and can even be removed if necessary. and scale of the universe, the stars, and other celestial wonders. The LAP-BAND AP® System is not for those who are pregnant, or have symptoms ­Following the presentation, a powerful telescope will be set up of autoimmune, severe heart, lung or gastrointestinal disease; cirrhosis; or ­outdoors for viewing the Moon, the rings of Saturn and other pancreatitis. Surgeryrelated fatalities, reoperation and band removal are rare. beautiful objects in the night sky, weather permitting. Band slippage, stomach injury, vomiting and heartburn may occur. Please read important safety information below. How Do You Make Art Anyway?* Call our practice today and find out how the Wednesday, Oct. 5 • 6:30 to 8 p.m. LAP-BAND AP® System can change your life. Join Art Educator Phyllis Alexandroff, for this interesting “hands on” 1O’Brien PE, Dixon JB. Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding in the Treatment of Morbid Obesity. Arch Surg. 2003; 138: 376-382. art class. You will learn color theory with a bit of art history. Limit 20. Registration required at either the SouthShore © 2008 Allergan, Inc., Irvine, CA 92612, U.S.A. All rights reserved. Covidien LET OUR PRACTICE HELP. CALL TODAY. and Covidien with logo are trademarks of Covidien AG. Information Desk or by calling 273-3652.

SouthShore Needle People Wednesday, Oct. 5 • 6:30 p.m. Call 813.633.0081 Join other needle people to share techniques, tips and experiences about knitting and other fiber and fabric crafts. Beginners Absolute Surgical Specialists, PLLC are welcome! Bring a project and ask us questions! Serving the Southeast Hillsborough area 1901 Haverford Ave., #105 (behind South Bay Hospital) *Free event is provided by the Friends of the SouthShore Regional Sun City Center, FL 33573 | www.absolutesurg.com Holly lost over Library. Go to www.southshorefriends.com or Dr. Craig Amshel 100 lb. in 3 years. call (813) 634-1396 for more information about the Friends. SEPTEMBER 29, 2011 OBSERVER NEWS • RIVERVIEW CURRENT • SCC OBSERVER • 17 FISH TALES Election office Snook season not open on West Coast ■■ Continued from page 1 So many of you think that snook boat to guide him in and handle and sign up for the redfish candidates from yet another party choices regarding whatever issues season opened on this coast, but him. Most are giants out there. tournament. also appear on a primary ballot. have been added to the ballot by the last report was that Many are having fun Watch the weather; fish together; The November general election that time. it is only opened on the catching grunts, around be kind to other anglers.Aleta Jonie ballot gives all voters the chance The strictly non-partisan county east coast. They did not here we call them gray Maschek is a member of Florida to choose among those candidates Supervisor of Elections office is have the severe freeze snapper.Some will Outdoor Press. winning their primary races or from responsible for a wide range of that we on the west throw them back, but among those of other parties or elections-related functions dealing coast had that killed a wait a minute, you are with no party affiliation, from U.S. with voter services, candidates and million snook. You still throwing away a firm ‘BEE THERE: Catch president to non-paid community political parties, voter education must catch and release. Fish Tales white lean fish that has board members. The ballot can and, of course conduct of actual Many have been caught a delicate flavor. This the Buzz!’ vary to a degree from precinct federal, state, county, municipal By Jonie Maschek and released around is ­another fish great Manatee Village Historical Park, to precinct, usually because of and special district elections in Little Harbor, best with cheese grits with in Bradenton, invites the public to specific special district matters. Hillsborough in accordance with known as Bahia Beach. crumbled bacon on top. For some visit the Park Saturday, October 8, Voters also have the opportunity state laws. For those who do not know what of the ­natives, I guess I am one, by for a special cultured event – BEE in the general election to make Copyright 2011 Melody Jameson a snook looks like, it is the fish now, it is a part of their daily life. Culture that is. with the lateral black line from A ­staple in their freezer. Did you know that raw honey is nose to tail. Cobia are still hanging around. both antiviral and antibacterial? This is a great fish to catch, since Did you know that honey can help you can’t keep a snook. If you are you sleep? There are many ben- looking for action, chase a cobia, efits in using raw honey and you once you set the hook the fun get the added bonus of it being lo- ­begins. cal. You can find out many more SNOOK He will swirl, jump and run. You facts about the benefits of using It is still time for tarpon action. will have an unforgettable day honey at: www.fisherhoneybees. All of the tarpon have not gone with this fish on the end of your com. Better yet— stop by the Park south to Boca Grande. I heard line. They are good to eat, too. on October 8 to meet the Fisher more than one ‘Fish Tale’ about Redfish are on the run in schools Family of Fisher Honey Bees from Cypress Creek announces tarpon this week. One was so large of 50 or more. If you target one of Land O’ Lakes who will be on site that they struggled for hours to these schools, be sure to cast ahead throughout the day to answer your September’s Terrific Kids land him long enough to take a of the run, or you may lose all your questions and share their knowl- Terrific Kids at Cypress Creek Elementary School are sponsored by photo. gear. The force of their run is a edge about the secret lives of hon- Sun City Kiwanis Club. They are: I heard one group telling other ­giant impact, as there are so many ey bees. Alejandro Ortiz-Perez, Dustin Chartak, Diante Hall, Bethanie anglers that they were jumping of them together. You may catch Their program schedule includes Griffin, Jonathan Balderas, Krysten Crawford, Veronica Yontz, Jordyn and soaring high in the sky out of one per person per day not less an informative program at 10 a.m. Murray, Alicia Avila, Shayra Moreno-Ortiz, Kaylei Browne, Rikki muddy waters. Reports have come than 18 or more than 27 inches. and again at 2 p.m. and a fascinat- Deoreo, Alliyah McGuire, Andrew Hardwick, Jocelyn Underwood, in that they are in some of the Flounder are plentiful in our ing ‘Crush & Strain’ honey ex- Aaliyah Castro, Haley Carrejo, Emily Seward, Jacqueline Perez, Emma ­canals in deep water. ­rivers, and bay waters. I have seen traction demonstration at 11 a.m. Margelowsky, Nicolas Barreda, Victor Castillo-Reyes, Azaliah Jarrett, If you are going after these big pier, bridge, and boat catches this and again at 3 p.m. An Observa- Colton Mount , Nicholas Gaskill, Xavier Valdez, Sierra Underwood, giants, be sure and have a heavy week. This is a bottom living fish, tion Hive will be on view from 10 Amira Sanchez, Celsa Rodriguez-Anaclet, Destiny Gonzalez, Nicholas duty pole and rig. I have seen them a flat fish, with a firm white meat, a.m. to 4 p.m. with honey products Rampersad, Lesley Martinez, Angelica Torres, Jazmin Vargas, Luis use a 8-foot conventional rod with and a great tablefare. They must available for purchase. Jimenez, Ke’Yana Browne, Ximena Alvarez, Christopher Samy, Nalani 50-pound test line. Baiting them measure 12 inches, and you may The Park is located at 1404 McCumber, Alexia Troyer, Dominic Stopp, Zaniya Graham, Natassja with chunks of mullet works. If catch 10 per day. Manatee Avenue East, Bradenton. Gabell, Erik Fernandez, Olivia Piccione, John Caiche, Brady Helmer, you have a lady fish, cut it up for Spotted seatrout catches are Admission and parking is free. For Brad Gutierrez-Jimenez, Nasheimy Amaro-Figueroa, Sergio Gonzalez, bait. Don’t try to catch a tarpon by closed in the south region in more information call Christine Jorge Vasquez-Lopez, Njabulo Mkhize, Maribel Trevino, Jacob yourself. It might be possible, but ­November and December. Brown at (941) 741-4075 or chris- Keaton, Jordon Rosell, Cheyenne Foxall, Arturo Guerra, Jordan Cook, it is best to have some help in the Stop by Ruskin Bait and Tackle [email protected]. Brittney Scott, Caroline Collins, Tatiana Walker, Alice Hoang, and Luis Ahuexoteco.

Sun City Center’s 50th anniversary will be celebrated by a WHOLE YEAR of parties and events. Watch this monthly ad for upcoming events throughout the year. OCTOBER EVENTS

October 7 October 15 SCC Woman’s Club SCC’s Antique Road Show (Trash or Treasure) plus invites the public tables of offerings for sale, SCC Community Hall, for a ceremony 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and ice cream to Joe Elam 642-8260 recognize the club’s 50th anniversary and October 18 founding of SCC Oktoberfest, German music, beer, food, dancing and Library. Florida Room, entertainment. SCC Community Hall, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Central Campus, 1 to John/Merlene Smithyman 634-8387 3 p.m. Carl/Cam McGary 642-9800 Carla Miles 634-4268 (waiting list only)

October 11 October 21 Vintage Car Show, Wedding Vow Renewals for 50th anniversaries Bandstand Lawn, May 2011-April 2012, gazebo on Central Campus, Central Campus. Food 1:30 p.m., reception following. and music 10 a.m. to 2 Nan Baytos 642-9897 p.m. Arts & crafts clubs Maggie Pliska 633-7884 and model railroad club open 9 a.m. to 3 October 30 p.m. Golf Tournament at Caloosa Golf Course. Paul Courter 633-8540 Russ Stutz 633-4084 18 • OBSERVER NEWS • RIVERVIEW CURRENT • SCC OBSERVER SEPTEMBER 29, 2011 Area Places of Worship

CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH Sunday Worship: Blended 8:00 a.m. Contemporary 9:40 a.m. Nursery Provided Pastor Jack R. Palzer Traditional 11:15 a.m. 5309 U.S. Highway 41 North • Apollo Beach (across from MiraBay) www.calvarylutheranchurch.net 645-1305

St. John the Divine Episcopal Church Growing by Faith from Generation to Generation Rev. Tracy H. Wilder • Church Office: 813-645-1521 Some of the congregation of the United Methodist Church of Sun City Center announcing plans to build Sunday Services: 9:00 a.m. - Contemporary Service and Sunday School a new building. at West Campus (S.R. 674 and 9th Street SE, Ruskin) 8:00 a.m. - Traditional Service and 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion with Choir at East Campus (1015 Del Webb Blvd., Sun City Center) New ‘Life Enrichment Center’ to house ALL WORSHIP SERVICES WITH HOLY COMMUNION AND HEALING HOLY OIL ministries, worship Ruskin United Methodist Church The United Methodist Church of to house worship services, ministry for various community events and First Street & 4th Ave. NW, Ruskin (behind Suntrust Bank) Sun City Center, 1210 Del Webb functions, classes, fellowship din- services,” said Dr. Warren Langer, ALL ARE WELCOME TO COME AND WORSHIP WITH US: Blvd. West, is proud to announce ners, children and family events, Senior Pastor at the church. SUNDAY MORNINGS: Nov. - April...... 8:30 a.m. Day Care Available Mon. - Fri. its vision for a new building on the drama productions, meetings and The local theater troupe Pelican Rev. Richard Nussel and All Year...... 10:45 a.m. 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. main campus of the church. community events. The multi- Players has already showed an Phone: 645-1241 Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. call 645-6198 The church has been experienc- purpose space will have a large interest in using the facility as a ing rapid growth over the past commercial kitchen, state-of-the- performance space. Church lead- couple of years, and at least one of art sound and lighting, a foyer as ers expect that there will be many WEEKLY SERVICES: the four present weekend services well as additional office space for others to follow. Sunday is at maximum capacity. church staff. The theme of the campaign is Rance Goad, Pastor (Southern Baptist) 9 a.m...... Bible Study 1511 El Rancho Dr. 11 a.m...... Bible Study Church leaders, with the help of “In addition to making the “Growing – Greater Things Are 10 a.m. & 6 p.m...... Worship Sun City Center, FL 33573 Generis consultant Larry Armen- needed room for our own worship Yet to Come.” Phone/Fax: Wednesday trout, are exploring constructing a and ministry events, we hope that For more information about the 813-633-5950 6 p.m. ... Prayer Meeting/Bible Study 16,000 square foot building to be the community will see the new church visit its website at www.sc- called the Life Enrichment Center building as a valuable resource cumc.com. Animal Blessing REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH - ELCA Concert series opens 701 Valley Forge Blvd. • Sun City Center, FL 33573-5354 Rev. Dr. Peter Stiller, Pastor and Memorial The Fine Arts Concert Series sponsored by St. Andrew Presbyterian Telephone: 813-634-1292 • Website: sccredeemer.org The Fifth Annual Blessing of the Church, 1239 Del Webb Blvd. W., Sun City Center, opens its 14th season Worship Services on Sunday 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. Animals, sponsored by the Unity at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 2. The featured artists will be The Bay Area Holy Communion First & Third Sunday • Bible Class Thursday 10 a.m., Guests Welcome Community of Joy, will be held Saxophone Quartet founded by well-known Tampa personality Jay B. Saturday, Oct. 1 at the southwest Starkey, joined by Jim Burge, Ted Hope and Craig McDougal. corner of State Road 674 and U.S. These four outstanding musicians present an amazing program of clas- Welcome to the: EVERETT TATE, MINISTER 301 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. At 11:30 sical and popular music. Season tickets for all seven concerts are $35 and South Hillsborough Church of Christ there will be a memorial blessing are available at the church reception, desk or on opening day. Tickets at for dear pets that have died. Bring the door are $9. For more information, call 634-1252 or 642-8125. 1611 First St. SW • Ruskin, FL • 645-7607 a photo or some piece, a collar or —NON-INSTRUMENTAL— SERVICES: Sunday...... 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.; 6:00 p.m. toy as a reminder. Wednesday...... 7:00 p.m. There will be animal-related vendors, animal shelters, blessings of the animals offered by several Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of SCC churches from this area, music Meets in the Henry Gibson Social Hall of the Beth Israel and hosting by Gari, who has Synagogue • 1115. E. Del Webb Blvd. volunteered with the festivity from Thursday, 7:00 PM • Call 633-0396 the beginning, and food donated The quickest way to become an old dog is to stop by area restaurants and stores. learning new tricks. — CYN. Pease Other years more than 200 dogs, cats, rabbits, and birds have been blessed. All pets need to be either leashed Southside Baptist Church or in a cage and it is suggested that “A Warm, Loving & Friendly Church” people bring a chair. Looking for a church home? Each pet receives a certificate. Need the comfort of a warm and loving family? There will be tents to protect the Join us on Sunday to come home to the warmth of our church family. food and services from the sun. Located in South Hillsborough County, just south of Stephens Road in old Sun City. For more information, or to 4208 U.S. Hwy. 41 S • Sun City, FL 33586 • 813-645-4085 volunteer, call Bette at 813-642- Fun Brigade to host talent show “Getting to Know You” (Donuts & Coffee) ...... 9:00 a.m. Dan Collis, Pastor 0881. The merriment will continue at the United Community Church, 1501 Sunday School ...... 9:30 am. La Jolla Ave. arranged by the Fun Brigade Committee. Saturday, Nov. Sunday Morning Worship ...... 10:55 a.m. Come join us to Beth Israel Sunday Evening Service...... 6:00 p.m. learn about God’s 12, 2011 at 1 p.m. To participate, call Paula Lickfeldt at 813-633-6739 or Wednesday Evening Service ...... 7:00 p.m. Word and salvation Sisterhood’s plans Karl Buffington at 634-7062. Everyone in South County is invited.The Thursday Morning Prayer ...... 10:00 a.m. in Jesus Christ The Fall season is full of leaves three-legged hillbilly dancers are Paula Lickfeldt and Linda Shaw with falling, holidays approaching, and David Lickfeldt on his mandolin. the first Beth Israel Sisterhood program, planned for Tuesday, Oct. 4 at the Temple. It will be held in the Henry Gibson Social Hall, 1115 Del Webb Blvd., Sun City Center at 1 p.m. with Rodney Saunders, Foundation Curator of History, as the guest speaker. His topic will be about the history and development of Tampa and Hillsborough County. Refreshments will be served. Elayne Grossman, Judaica Shop manager, has holiday gift items for purchase. h The mind of sinful man is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace; the sinful mind is hostile to God. It does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so. Those controlled by the sinful nature cannot please God. — Romans 8:6-8 SEPTEMBER 29, 2011 OBSERVER NEWS • RIVERVIEW CURRENT • SCC OBSERVER • 19 Christian women to Area Places of Worship hear inspirational talk Area Obituaries South Shore Christian Women's Connection presents a fabulous Angelo Giunta Dianne Linda Schehl “Fall Fashions and More” from Angelo (Andy) Giunta was born Dianne Schehl, 64, passed away Bealls Inspirational speaker, Joyce January 2, 1922. He passed away on September 24, 2011 at her home Unity Spirituality Rather Than “Religion” Schneider, a busy mother and September 13, 2011. He is survived by in Apollo Beach. She was born in author, who tells of “ripping off his wife, Theresa; a brother, Tom and Pittsburgh, PA on February 24, 1947 Henry Gibson Social Hall, Beth Israel Synagogue Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. 1115 Del Webb E. • Sun City Center, FL the bandaids.” many nephews and nieces. In 1940 he and lived in Apollo Beach for 12 years. www.unitycommunityofjoy.com 813-298-7745 Her bandaids covered deep participated in the U.S. Olympic bicycle She was a member of The Apollo scars of shame and guilt. The racing trials and also played table Beach Women’s Club and St. Anne tennis in Sun City Center. He resided Catholic Church. She was preceded presentation and luncheon will be in Queens, New York before coming to in death by her husband, Rick Schehl held at Club Renaissance, 2121 Florida. and 2 brothers William and Richard S. Pebble Beach Boulevard on Schlager. She is survived by a son, Thursday, Oct. 13. Doors open at Michael Evans of Lithia; grandchildren, 11 a.m. with luncheon and program h Nick, Shelby and Mira Evans; 3 sisters, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Give thanks to the Lord, call on Sally Tuite, Carol Krhowsky, Peggy Reservations or cancellations his name; make known among Howard; and 3 brothers, James, Robert and Steven Schlager. A viewing must be made before noon Monday the nations what he has done, and Oct. 10. Cost is $17 inclusive. will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, All ladies welcome, no proclaim that his name is exalted. September 30 at St. Anne Catholic Sing to the Lord, for he has done Church in Ruskin followed by a funeral membership required. Sponsored mass at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at by South Shore Christian Women's glorious things; let this be known Serenity Meadows. Funeral services Connection, Affiliated with to all the world.” are under the direction of Zipperer’s Stonecroft Ministries. — Isaiah 12:4-5 Funeral Home. For more information call 813- 938-4320 or 813-383-7540 or Sunday School (all ages)...... 9:30 a.m. email [email protected]. h Sunday Morning Worship .... 10:45 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship ...... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday (all ages) ...... 6:30 p.m. “Loving God, Loving Others, Serving Beyond Borders” Dr. Samuel (Sam) A. Roach, Pastor 1301 U.S. Hwy. 41 N., Ruskin, FL • 645-1121 • www.nbcor.org

Masses: Sunday...... 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., Noon Saturday Vigil ...... 4:00 & 6:00 p.m. 702 Valley Forge Blvd., SCC, FL 33573 Daily...... 8:00 a.m. Phone: 634-2328 • Fax: 633-6670 Confessions: www.popcc.org Mon.-Fri. 7:30 a.m. and Sat. 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. THE FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH INVITES YOU TO THE SERVICES NOW WORSHIPPING IN THE “CHAPEL” United Methodist to present “The Grateful Ed” Oct. 7. AT SUN CITY CENTER FUNERAL HOME 10:30 AM ON SUNDAYS NO CREED...BUT CHRIST Music, humor, monologues NO BOOK...BUT THE BIBLE The United Methodist Church of Sun City Center, 1210 Del Webb 1851 RICKENBACKER DRIVE • 813-938-4955 Blvd. West, is proud to present Ed Kilbourne, The Grateful Ed, on Friday Minister - DR. DAVID CAMPBELL Oct. 7 at 6:30 p.m. in the church sanctuary. Patricia Ann Samuelson This popular artist is known for his collections of moving music, Patricia Ann Samuelson, 80, formerly quirky humor, and insightful monologues. In addition to his concert of Fairfield, Iowa, passed away First Church of Christ, Scientist appearances, Ed has earned a reputation as one of America's cutting edge peacefully, Sept. 21, 2011 at her home religious communicators, offering his teaching in story and song as a in Sun City Center, Florida. 204 2nd St. N.W. • Ruskin, FL 33570 guest in churches across the United States. He combines acoustic guitar, Pat was born March 5, 1931 in St. singing and commentary with a storytelling style often compared to that Louis, Missouri to Lester and Mabel Christian Science Heals of Garrison Keillor, the radio humorist from Lake Wobegon. Hayes. She married Sammy Samuelson Sunday Service ...... 10:00 a.m. Ed's wife, Kathleen, is a United Methodist minister. She is the director on April 20, 1948 in Fairfield, Iowa. Pat and her husband were life Sunday School ...... 10:00 a.m. the Master of Arts in Practical Theology degree program on the Charlotte campus of Pfeiffer University in North Carolina. She also serves as the long members of the First Lutheran Wednesday Service ...... 5:00 p.m. Church and lived most of their lives in coordinator of the Center for Deacon Education, a partnership with Reading Room ...... Wed. 4-4:45 p.m. • Sat. 1-4 p.m. Fairfield raising a family, enjoying their Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC. Ed and Kathleen grandchildren and building a family make their home in the country, near Rock Hill, South Carolina and on business. Pat and her husband moved All Are Welcome Manasota Key in Englewood, Florida. to Sun City Center Florida in 1997. A donation of $5 is requested at the door. Pat’s hobbies included playing cards, For additional information about this and other concerts and recitals ballroom dancing, socializing with at the United Church of Sun City Center contact Jeff Jordan, Director of friends, traveling with her husband and Music and the Arts, at 813-634-2539. most importantly, cherishing her family. St. Andrew Presbyterian Church Favorite past times included dancing Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. with friends in Polishville, IA, spending time in Branson, MO. and enjoying the Casual Service 11:00 a.m. hobby of flying alongside her husband Prayers with anointing for healing and wholeness to the many places they traveled over during worship the second Sunday of every month. the years. A Stephen She was preceded in death by her Ministry Pastor: Rev. Dr. Mark E. Salmon parents; Lester and Mabel Hayes and Church Meet friends in Fellowship Hall after the Service. one sister, Ruth Hayes. She is survived by her loving Refreshments served. husband of 63 years, Merlin “Sammy” Samuelson, two daughters; Linda 1239 Del Webb Blvd. West Phone: 813-634-1252 (Dennis) Byers of Bradenton, Fla. and Sun City Center, FL 33573 For information visit: Debbie (Chris) Munn of Naples, Fla.; Church is Handicap accessible www.standrewatscc.org five grandchildren; Lisa Byers, Todd Byers, Jason Byers, Marc Munn and Meggan (Pat) Lowell; and two great- grandchildren; Brook Munn and Ella Lowell. She was dearly loved by her Saint Anne Catholic Church Basic Traditional Burial family and will be greatly missed. A Memorial Service will be held at Fr. John McEvoy $2,500 includes 20-gauge steel casket 10:30 a.m., Monday, October 3, 2011 at Pastor the Redeemer Lutheran Church of Sun City Center, FL. A Grave Site Memorial 813-645-1714 will be held, at her final resting place of SaintAnneRuskin.org DIRECT CREMATION $925 Evergreen Cemetery in Fairfield, Iowa, at a later date. U.S. Hwy. 41 • 106 11th Ave. NE • Ruskin In lieu of flowers, the family requests SouthShore: Apollo Beach, Ruskin, Sun City and S. Gibsonton Zipperer’s Funeral Home that memorials be made to the Sun City D d Ma s s e s 1520 33rd Street SE • Ruskin, FL 33570 Center Florida Redeemer Lutheran Church, the Emergency Squad of Sun Vigil Mass...... Saturday 5:00 p.m. 813-645-6130 City Center,or Sun City Center LifePath Sunday Mass...... 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Contemporary) Hospice. Cards and memorials may Daily...... Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. www.zipperersfuneralhome.com be sent to Merlin “Sammy” Samuelson Holy Days...... Contact Parish Office for Schedule Only onsite Crematory in South Hillsborough County at 2511 Locksley St., Sun City Center, Español...... Domingo - 12:30 p.m.; Jueves 7:30 p.m. Family owned and operated since 1979 Fla., 33573. The family extends special gratitude to Life Path Hospice of Sun Confession...... Wednesday 6:45 p.m.; Saturday 3:45 p.m. EXP. 12/31/11 City Center, Fla. CARDS 20 • THE SHOPPER september 29, 2011

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ANNOUNCEMENTS 310 garage/ yard sale 312 estate sales 330 Furniture 360 Golf Carts Beautiful oriental dining room set. Golf carts wanted. Buy sell, trade. 100 Table, 2 leafs, 6 chairs, 2pc hutch. Chargers, parts all related. Ronny’s When new $5,000, asking $1,500 Carts & Parts. 813-484-9855 or 105 Personal Thrift Store obo 813-260-0015 813-645-4515 Wednesday, Friday Welcome Back & Saturday Custom Designed 395 Wanted To Buy Elke 9 a.m. - Noon at La Boutique Hair Salon, Sun The HUGE Pants Sale Marble Top Table I buy all WWII militataria. German City Center. 813-634-7486 & American helmets, caps, metals, BOGO on All Handcrafted uniforms, daggers, photo’s, papers, Men’s, Women’s in Walnut patches, guns. Call 321-262-1691 MERCHANDISE Pants & Shorts in Germany [email protected] Also ‘Secret Sale’ $ 300 1424 E. College Ave. • Ruskin 500 o.b.o. Size: MARINE 813-641-7790 35” x 53” x 25” high 310 Garage/Yard Sale Ministry of Calvary Lutheran Church 400 Almost New Thrift Store. 10008 (813) 938-4300 Indiana St., Gibsonton (1 block off 312 estate sales 411 Sailboats US 41, 1 block north Gibsonton Dr.,) 331 Appliances Wednesday thru Saturday, 9am- Sailboat, Catalina 25ft, mast low- 3pm. Clothing, furniture, lots misc. DENNEY’S ESTATE SALES Maytag washer & dryer $750 for ering system, excellent condition. Ministry First Baptist Gibsonton. both, new in 2010, minimum usage. Dodger, Bimini, recovered cush- 813-671-0036 to donate Manual treadmill, excellent condi- ions, roller furling, main, auto pilot. “The tion $50. 813-633-6582 $2,995 obo 813-641-2188 Buy or sell treasures at the Nauti- Price cal Flea Market. Oct. 1, 9am-3pm. 354 Medical 425 Slips or Storage in front of West Marine, 268 Apollo is Beach Blvd., Fundraiser for Youth Right!” Brand new upholster lift chair South Bay RV & Boat Storage. Specializing in outside storage for Sailing non profit. Mike 813-293- • Licensed • $400 obo. Brand new Hoveround 2628 (never used) $800 obo. Call 813- RVs, boats & trailers. 813-677-2000 www.denneysestatesales.com BEVERLY's ESTATE SALES 254-3433 www.SouthBayStorage.com Yard sale. Oct. 1. 716 Tam O (813) 477-1793 SUN CITY CENTER Shanter Ave., SCC. ? Something for everyone. 8am-2pm. Lots of 820 Oakmont Ave. clothes & more. (El Rancho or Cherry Hills to Oakmont) Thurs. & Friday, Sept. 29 & 30 THE SHOPPER Moving sale. 2320 Emerald Lake 7:30am-noon CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Dr. SCC Friday & Saturday, 8am- Technics Organ, Howard Miller Th e Ob s e r v e r Ne w s • Th e SCC Ob s e r v e r • Th e Ri v e r v i e w Cu r r e nt noon. Housewares, furniture, ex- Grandfather Clock, TV, Stereo, ercise equipment & more. Give Couch, End Tables, Lamps, away prices. 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