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■■ By MELODY JAMESON ■■ By PENNY FLETCHER [email protected] [email protected] APOLLO BEACH — Individual drinking filters TAMPA - Stephanie inhibiting water contaminates and bed netting to ward Sumner is proud to be Mike Huckabee will off insects – the simple but successful tools employed from a long line of Florida be at the Sun City in The Carter Center’s humanitarian health efforts – Crackers. Center Area Chamber on Saturday helped introduce some 60 South County She’s found evidence of Commerce at 8:00 residents to the strange world of the Guinea worm and of relatives living in a.m., Monday, Nov. 26, limbs that blow up like balloons. Hillsborough County as far promoting his newest They assembled around the pool and piano in back as the 1850 Census. the Symphony Isles home of Dr. Hal Ott, Ruskin book “Dear Chandler, Dressed as a pioneer veterinarian, to hear the first South County presentation woman from 100 years Dear Scarlet.” This event by representatives of the world-wide, non-profit is open to the public ago, Stephanie tells stories charitable organization established by President and Mrs. about her dad who raised and his book will be Jimmy Carter after they left the White House. beef cows on land now available for sale. As the assemblage sampled trays of finger foods and covered with blacktop and beverages, Delita Marsland, senior associate director about how early families The school house was built in 1910 in the historical town affiliated with the center’s development arm, explained of Castalia in Desoto County, and served as a school from of the area used open-fire 1912 until 1937. The building was constructed from local the multiple endeavors fielded by The Carter Center that cooking. heart-pine on the site of the old log-cabin school house. The implement its mission “to Wage Peace, Fight Disease “It’s fun to watch kids’ building was donated to Cracker Country in 1980, along with and Build Hope.” eyes open wide when they some original furnishings. Now observing its 30th anniversary, the center was see this place and hear sound of a whip that was cracked in the founded in 1982 by the Carters in Atlanta where it about life without computers and cell air to get the attention of cows roaming functions in partnership with Emory University and phones,” Stephanie said, looking around in the wild back in the days of early focuses on three primary but multi-pronged activities her at the wooden buildings at Cracker Florida settlers and has come to mean – encouraging and monitoring foreign attempts at Country on the Florida State Fairgrounds. “native-born Floridian,” she explained. conducting democratic elections as well as controlling This is the 18th year Stephanie has Anne Paige is another of Cracker or eradicating some of the world’s most debilitating served as one of the docents at Cracker Country’s 120 volunteers who keeps diseases, plus advocating for mental health services. Country and she takes the volunteer job to coming back for more. Over the years, these peace and health initiatives heart. Originally from Alabama, Anne said a have been undertaken in some 70 countries, large and “This is a real calling. I love it. I love friend recommended the position to her photo by robert wilshire small, across the planet, Marsland said. They include the feeling it gives me to do it,” she said. Ruskin honored its when she moved to Florida. She’s been monitoring more than 90 elections in 37 nations and, “It’s not like working for a wage. It’s veterans with a parade at it now for 19 years. with access to leaders at high levels, multiple efforts to giving of yourself. You bring your own Anne also tells visitors tales about through downtown last mediate or resolve armed conflicts. set of skills and you don’t have to be a life as it was years ago. She was trained Saturday. See photos Conducting health education programs and distributing sixth-generation Cracker like myself to in Florida history by others and by a and more information on medications produced by major U.S. pharmaceutical enjoy it.” variety of historical documents and page 1B. firms, the center’s disease fighting endeavors have The term “Cracker” comes from the XX See CRACKER COUNTRY, page 13 XX See CARTER CENTER, page 18
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■■ By MELODY JAMESON marketing director said, adding South Bay’s primary medical [email protected] it is anticipated all functions focuses are on orthopedics with SUN CITY CENTER — Two will continue without change or an on-site center for joint and key areas on South Bay Hospital’s inconvenience. spine care, on cardiac and vascular first floor are about to get The physician’s lounge, now just treatment, on cancer, stroke and treatments of the expansion kind. 485 square feet in area and able to urological patients, as well as on Work on enhancing and seat only eight, is being enlarged general surgery, plus diagnostic upgrading the hospital’s to 1,115 square feet and when imaging and radiology. interventional radiology suite completed will be able to provide The hospital also offers pre- as well as on expanding its salad bar, soups, beverages and registration for in-patient care physicians’ dining lounge is entrées, along with seating for 24 and mammogram appointment to get underway in December individuals, Diaz said. scheduling, plus use of the and continue on a concurrent The total number of physicians Consult-a-Nurse feature, through basis, according to Natalia Diaz, on staff at South Bay Hospital and its website. Anyone wishing to marketing director. those with staff privileges is close send an email to a patient can do Part of a larger scale, long-term to 500, she added. so through the website as well as capital improvements program In recent years, the 30-year- access the monthly support group envisioned on the hospital’s old, 112-bed facility has been calendar of events and discussions. Mitch Traphagen Photos campus immediately west of the enlarged and upgraded with The hospital’s online home page retirement center on S.R. 674, the several other projects. A new can be found simply by entering A talk exceeding the speed of sound dual projects are expected to be emergency services department South Bay Hospital, Sun City completed about 90 days after they was constructed in 2002, including Center, in a browser window. for Silver Osprey Squadron a more convenient and specifically South Bay is one of 15 HCA are begun, she added. The Silver Osprey Squadron in Sun City Center held their For the interventional radiology designated entrance on the facilities on Florida’s Central Gulf monthly luncheon on Friday with a special guest: William J. Fox, suite within the radiology lab, hospital’s north side. Coast. a former aeronautical engineer involved in the development of plans call for better utilization of And, in December, 2010, the Copyright 2012 Melody Jameson the A-12 Blackbird, an aircraft flown by CIA pilots. Mr. Fox was the present 750- square- foot area, first floor reception area was introduced by Dr. Don Vining, a former USAF flight surgeon who plus adding new imaging software, enhanced with refinements. At had met him at Groom Lake (also known as Area 51). The lunch enhancing the technological the same time, the specifically Palmetto’s Christmas meeting opened with words from Rear Admiral Larry Chambers, capabilities. Interventional designated second-floor joint and in the Park the new commanding officer of the Silver Osprey Squadron. The spine center was opened, complete luncheon was held at Freedom Plaza. For more information about radiology utilizes various imaging Start your holiday festivities with with a waiting section for patients’ the organization, email Barry Dyer at [email protected]. techniques to reduce the invasive an old-fashioned Christmas at Pal- family and friends which was aspects of certain surgical metto Historical Park and Manatee enlarged, refurbished and made procedures, Diaz noted. As an County Agricultural Museum. On more comfortable, Diaz said. example, she cited inserting or Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 from 5- 9 p.m., The current project costs are replacing a stent as part of cardiac this free event offers something for estimated at $1.2 million, the treatment which formerly required everyone. Enjoy creatively deco- marketing director noted. major surgical intrusion into the rated buildings, vintage toy exhib- South Bay is a unit of Tennessee- body but now can be accomplished its, kids’ crafts, entertainment and based Hospital Corporation of with only small incisions and of course, Santa. Featured activi- America, the largest for-profit frequently is done on an out- ties include letters to Santa, con- medical services companies in patient basis. tests for prizes, letters to soldiers, the country. The hospital itself a New software providing birdfeeders with FFA, recipes to few years ago was projected by the latest imaging technology collect in each of the park build- the company to be relocated to giving better imaging with lower ings, and a “Memory Tree” in the HCA property on Big Bend Road. radiation will come on line in Military Museum. Santa will be ar- However, area residents, many of February, Diaz said. riving by fire truck at 6:00. Bring them Sun City Center residents, While the departmental work is your own camera for a photo with campaigned vigorously to keep the underway, the radiology imaging Santa. facility in its present location as an formerly performed in the area The park is located at 515-10th asset to, for and of the retirement will be relocated to a portable Ave. West, Palmetto. For more in- community. room near out-patient surgery, the formation, call 941-721-2034.
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How about churches, talents on Wednesday, October 10, 210 Woodland Estates S.W. of the values that keep stand up for their values, Neighborhood Watch, or other such at one of the transitional homes. Ruskin, FL 33570 you alive, do not let their children can walk organizations that are proactive? The grueling work included laying 813-645-3111 your vision of man be to school in peace. The American dream is more sod, trimming trees, tree removal, Fax: 813-645-4118 distorted by the ugly, the Speaking of schools, alive than ever before. We are shoveling fill dirt throughout the www.ObserverNews.net yard for leveling. In the Florida Published Every Thursday cowardly or the mindless the fire burns brightly closer to true equality then any by M&M Printing Co., Inc. 645-4048 of those who have never on many of our college time in history. But the battle is not heat, they removed brick pavers, EDITORIAL: achieved his title. Do campuses where the over. 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Giant yard sale set for Nov. 16-17 A two-day yard sale, spon- sored by the Laureate Zeta Pi sorority, will take place at 411 W. College Ave. in Ruskin, on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 16 &17. The sorority is a chapter of the international group Beta Sigma Phi, a social and cultural organization that incorporates service as part of its activities. The next meeting of the sorority is Thursday, Dec. 20, and the chapter Terrific Kids at Corr Elementary School is seeking new members. Anyone who would like more information on Corr Elementary School celebrated its Terrific Kids for ‘doing what’s right’ on Nov. 2. Pre–K: Rein- the group should call (813) 641-1880. aldo Perez-Gomez and Henry Barahona. Kindergarten: Juliana Alvarez, Rena Malcolm, Shelby Adkins, Kayleyona Dennis, Akilah Allen, Nevaeh Joiner and Destoni Stokes. 1st Grade: Franklin Diaz, David Delgado, Darien Osorio, Evelyn Gallegos, Diego Roblero, Dominic Rodriguez, Brianna Colome, Sarah O’Sullivan and Elias Cortez-Zuzack. 2nd Grade: Kameron Scott, Sasha Santiago-Casillas, John Alva- Southshore Regional Library rez, Emma McHenry, Hailey Orcutt, Lexy Palmer and Gianna Vitelli. 3rd Grade: Iseal Iturriaga, Antonio Rios, Lorena Araujo, Faythe Thorton, Sa’Niyah Murray, Patrick Pittard, Osvaldo Garcia and Timothy Kids program/event highlights Mills. 4th Grade: Jonathan Perez, Zoey Kennedy, Kayla Grey, Rachelle Difilippo, Abigail Sexton, Nathan Cuevas and Adil Saleem. 5th Grade: Ilee Coleman, Ethan Sisouphone, Michelle Hand, Jessika Tellier, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin • (813) 634-1396 Atayla Garza, Teegan Hernandez and Mackenzie Gutierrez. Baby Time - Monday, Nov. 19, 1:35 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, 1:35 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21, 10:05 a.m. For children ages 0-20 months and their caregivers ~ Early literacy begins at birth. Bond with your baby through stories, bouncy rhymes and songs in this 20-minute lapsit program that introduces early literacy skills and encourages language development.
Super Science Monday: Static Electricity - Monday, Nov. 19, 3 p.m. For children ages 5-12 ~ Join us for an interactive, hands-on afternoon and experiment as we turn the library into a science lab! Register at the Reference Desk or by calling 273.3652. This is a school early-release Monday.
Toddler Time - Tuesday, Nov. 20, 10:05 a.m. and at 10:35 a.m. Wednesday, Nov.21, 10:35 a.m. For children ages 20-36 months and their caregivers. Stories, finger- plays, songs and interactive activities make up this fun 20-minute pro- gram that highlights early literacy skills and encourages reading readi- ness.
Story Time - Tuesday, Nov. 20, 11 a.m. Gibsonton Elementary’s Terrific Kids Wednesday, Nov. 21, 11 a.m. The following students were recognized by their peers and teachers as outstanding examples of en- For children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Stories, action rhymes, thusiastic students: Antonius Brown, Jeanette Gonzales-Vargas, Ciclaly Hidalgo, John Grimshaw, songs and interactive activities make up this engaging 30-minute pro- Kinverlin Pena, Ty Jay Brown, Jahira Anayiesze-Morillo, Tristan Perkins, Diangely Sanchez, Hunter Eargood, Estefany Mendoza-Tellez, Teagan Horvath, Hailey Watson, Pedro Lemus, Hailey Sturgeon, gram that highlights early literacy skills, and encourages reading readi- Joshua Glover, Octavio Reyes, Kaylee Meyers, Arrianna Lopez, Courtney Sumner, Hailey Ammons, ness and social interaction. Allyson Catledge, Jacqueline Capilla-Alvarado, Victoria New, Anthony Arroyo, Hailey Aguilar, Amir Mc- Niel, Joseph Steadman, Shianne Chmura, Autumn Hauck, Sergio Merida, Hailey Gillette, Nayeli Cano- Teen Volunteer Orientation - Tuesday, Nov. 20, 4 p.m. Sanchez and Skylar Humphreys. Prospective teen volunteers are invited to attend this informational session. Topics will include the application process, filling out school forms, shelving guidelines, and volunteer expectations. Holiday in the Park comes to
Membership with the Friends of the SouthShore Regional Library Apollo Beach helps provide the funding for free programs offered at the Library. If you Celebrate the holidays at the Apollo Beach Recreation Center. This would be interested in becoming a Member of the Friends of the Library, free event features holiday music from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. on Friday, call Jim Duffy at (813) 634-1396 or visit www.southshorefriends.com. Dec. 14. Santa arrives at 8 p.m., and will give free toys to all children 12 and under. The Apollo Beach Recreation Center is located at 664 Golf & Sea Blvd. This event is hosted in partnership with the Apollo Beach Focus Group and Friends of the County Parks. For more information, 813-802-7390 contact the Apollo Beach Recreation Center at (813) 671-7635. Corner of US 301 & Sr 674 Sun City Center
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(800) 658-8898, where you can decorations. donations? With little money to • Funeral services are not cov- get free state-specific forms with In fact, they are going even bigger this year, with over 100,000 spare, I’m looking for a cheap way ered: Most programs will allow instructions to help you make one. lights (last year it was 70,000), a 20-foot mega tree with its own to die and have heard that donat- your family to conduct any final 20,000 lights, leaping arches, mini trees, a nativity scene and ing my body to science is free, not services they wish before taking Send your senior questions to: more. to mention it benefits medical re- custody of your body, but they Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Nor- The DeBusk family works for months on their holiday display, search. won’t pay for it. man, OK 73070, or visit SavvySe- programming the lights to Christmas music and straightening out Old and Poor • Your family won’t be paid: nior.org. Jim Miller is a contribu- the kinks. Dear Old, Federal law prohibits buying bod- tor to the NBC Today show and This year the Christmas Display will start Thanksgiving eve- If you’re ies. author of The Savvy Senior book. ning and will run until Jan. 6, 2013. Also this year the family will looking to What to Do accept donations, giving all of the funds to St. Anne’s Catholic eliminate your If you do decide you want to do- Church. final farewell nate your body, it’s best to make Send Your The DeBusk home is at 486 Florida Circle North in Apollo expense and arrangements in advance with a Beach, at the corner of Fairfield Drive. To see part of last year’s help advance body-donation program in your Stories and Pictures to display, visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwi_46NDD_E. medical re- area. Most programs are offered By Jim Miller search, donat- by university-affiliated medical [email protected] ing your body schools. To find one near you, the to science is a great option to University of Florida maintains consider. Here’s what you should a list of U.S. programs and their know. contact information at www.med. Body Donations ufl.edu/anatbd/usprograms.html. Each year, an estimated 10,000 In addition to the medical to 15,000 Americans donate their schools, there are also a number of whole body, after death, to medi- private organizations like Anatomy cal facilities throughout the coun- Gifts Registry (anatomicgift.com), try to be used in medical research BioGift (biogift.org) and Science projects, anatomy lessons and sur- Care (sciencecare.com) that accept gical practice. whole body donations, too. After using your body, these If you don’t have internet access, facilities will then provide free you can get help over the phone cremation – which typically costs by calling the National Family $600 to $3,000 – and will either Services Desk, which operates a bury or scatter your ashes in a free body-donation referral service local cemetery or return them to during business hours at (800) your family, usually within a year 727-0700. or two. Once you locate a program in Here are a few other tidbits you your area, call and ask them to need to know to help you decide mail you an information/registra- on whether whole-body donation tion packet that will explain ex- is right for you. actly how their program works. • Organ donors excluded: Most To sign up, you’ll simply need programs require that you donate to fill out a couple of forms. But your whole body in its entirety. So you can always change your mind if you want to be an organ donor, by revoking your authorization in you won’t qualify to be a whole writing. body donor, too. You’ll have to After you have made arrange- choose. ments, you then need to tell your • Not all bodies are accepted: family members so they will know If, for example, your body has what to do and who to contact af- Please join us for this FREE educational seminar been badly damaged in a car acci- ter your death. It’s also a good idea dent or if you’re morbidly obese, to tell your doctor and put your presented by Senior Helpers. you may not qualify. wishes in writing in your advance • Body transporting is covered: directives. 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I have dealt with many times to the Florida State Constitution simply reading them. What I found was, over the years, I was sent to the on the Nov. 6 General Election I decided to tackle however, either Media Relations Office where ballot were almost impossible to the chore of finding slightly slanted words a spokeswoman went over understand. out exactly what the in the explanations the wording of No. 9, which As an avid reader and trained amendments meant two (depending on whether compared to the others, was journalist with more than 40 years weeks prior to Election the source encouraged relatively easy to understand. of writing and interviewing under Day purely on my own. I passage or opposed the The problem was however, my belt, I can say this with the can’t say anyone made me amendment) or, in the that No. 9, which did pass, only utmost accuracy. I have written (or even asked me to) do case of two sites, The said it granted surviving spouses about ballot amendments many it. When I saw my sample League of Women Voters of military veterans and first times before, and I have had ballot in the mail, I was and the Collins Center responders “homestead property trouble deciphering their meaning filled with a combination for Public Policy, even the tax relief.” before, but never faced anything of anger and fear. Had shortened versions used The ballot did not mention the like the horror I experienced prior we finally reached a point what I call $10 words and words “will pay no property tax” to Election 2012. in our elections where even then were not right on or “must have been a resident of It’s a wonder even three of the somebody, somewhere target to explain the entirety the State of Florida Jan. 1 of the 11 proposed amendments passed did not want us to know of what would occur if year they died” or “must remain so few people could understand what we were voting for (or passed. in the home to be exempted and what they meant. Was it by against)? Next I went to the County not remarry.” chance that those that passed Immediately I called the Attorney’s Office. These things were explained used more clarity than the rest, Supervisor of Elections Office. Surely lawyers retained to me, however, in detail on the and used wording that included I have known Earl J. Lennard by Hillsborough County could phone prior to the election and “disabled veterans,” “death of for almost 30 years. I know he’s he explained. explain “legalese.” included in my story. military veterans and/or first an honest hardworking man. Yet When I asked if he could help Debora Cromartie-Mincey, But that meant the ballot responders,” and “low income all he could go on the record me understand the wording of the senior assistant county attorney explanation was incomplete. seniors?” as saying was to give me an amendments, he said he could not, pointed me to — of all things: Since this was so hard to After a study of the amendments explanation as to why there was because under the law, his office The League of Women Voters. believe, I asked the exact terms, that took me down a long list no Number 7. could not aid anyone except to “They have an excellent website,” and even posed the question, of county and state employees “Number 7 was rewritten and point them to the sample ballot she told me in an email after I had “so this means they will pay no refusing to go on record, I can say became No. 8 by judge’s order,” in advance of the election so they spoken to her on the phone and property tax?” could do their own research. received a promise I would get an After calling several people to But why? Isn’t it the duty of the email from her that day. But the the phone I received a hesitant Sun City Center Travelworld & Elections Office to aid people in email was disappointing. “yes” (they would pay no tax) and voting? When I got it, I quickly hit they also explained the conditions As it turns out, it’s not. reply. which state that the surviving The Supervisor of Elections “I have already visited that spouse must stay in the exempted invite you to come learn about the World of Princess Cruises. Office can only encourage people website before I called your home and not remarry to qualify to vote. It can supply ballots, aid office,” I explained. “Is there for the exemption. 7EDNESDAY .OVEMBER s PM people in obtaining and filing no one in the County Attorney’s After the amendment passed, at our Sun City Center Travelworld office their ballots, but it cannot explain Office who can help me?” the condition about being a anything. A short while later, I was resident Jan. 1 of the year of assured there was not. death appeared in the explanation 906 N. Pebble Beach Blvd. s RSVP requested (813) 634-3318 “If we were to explain, then people could say we took a Since several of the issues of what passed in several s2EFRESHMENTS s 0RIZES AND "OOKING $ISCOUNTS position,” Lennard told me. concerned property taxes, I called XX See FLYING BLIND, page 13
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Don Wheeler with his prize winning 1963 Ford Falcon. Saved from crusher, now a prize winner When Don Wheeler first saw his 1963 Ford Falcon convertible, it was a rusty hulk settling into the earth behind a barn in New Jersey and des- tined for the scrap yard. Seven years and a lot of work later, it is a Ruby Red gem and Roamin’ Oldies cruiser of the month. When Don moved to Myakka City three years ago, the Falcon came along and the restoration work continued. That included much new sheet FREE ADMISSION metal and floors, and a new custom interior. In place of the old inline six, he installed a somewhat enhanced Ford 302 V8, automatic transmission, Show Times an upgraded rear end and power front disc brakes. w Stone Beads Don got an early exposure to auto mechanics working in his dad’s in- Fri., Nov. 23 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. dependent repair shop, and was helped with the Falcon restoration by his w Findings Sat., Nov. 24 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. own son and a few friends. The next Roamin’ Oldies cruise-in will be a special Christmas show, to w Crystal Sun., Nov. 25 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. collect gifts for local children who might otherwise go without. It will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6 in the Apollo Beach Winn-Dixie Spheris Plaza on US41. (Rain date is December 13.) Entry for show cars is $5 at the Sun City Center Inn plus a new unwrapped gift. There is no charge for spectators. w Jewelry About 100 of the area’s finest antique and collectible cars and trucks 809 N. Pebble Beach Blvd. are expected, accompanied by classic 1950s music played by DJ Joey w Pearls Sun City Center, FL 33573 Ferrante. The event is sponsored by Thompson’s Auto Parts. For infor- mation, call Chet at (813) 842-1511. w Cabs w Points Business slow? w AURA Phots Advertise in one of or all three of our Publications. We cover south Hillsborough County with a circulation of 48,000 papers every week! We offer many options in every price range...from classified ads to full pages. Call 813-645-3111 and ask to speak to an advertising representative FREE ADMISSION today. For more information visit us on the web at www.ObserverNews.net NOVEMBER 15, 2012 OBSERVER NEWS • SCC OBSERVER • 9
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(813) 419-5020 NOVEMBER 15, 2012 OBSERVER NEWS • SCC OBSERVER • 13 Flying blind in the voting booth Cracker Country ■ ■■ Continued from page 7 ■ Continued from page 1 Tallahassee and followed their — anything to do with religious books available on site for new blacksmithing and candle-making publications. progression in PDF files online denominations. My problem is volunteers. are all part of the exhibit at various Please note I said “after the that told what words were taken with “yes” meaning “a prohibition Besides her job as a host, Anne times. election.” out and what was substituted. I — or in other words, ‘no.” sews aprons, bonnets and period One day in early November, By now I was completely ran these links in my news story, Using double-negatives is an clothing with a group who craft the Pauline May was demonstrating frustrated and wondering what the knowing that perhaps one in every attempt to confuse. apparel worn by volunteers and also how string was dipped into wax average voter who did not have 100 readers might have the time to Shame, shame. State legislators, sell it in the General Store at the to make candles that served as a this kind of time to investigate check them out. shame. Cracker Country museum display. home’s only light. would do. So I, who crafts words to make a Our government should never Cracker Country is open for 10 Fascinated youths from Brandon So I changed my tactics. living, set out with my magnifying aim at confusion and that is just weeks in the fall, 10 weeks in the watched in awe. Instead of calling as a reporter, glass to read each word in every what these legislative-written spring and the 12 days of the annual “You mean that was their only I then called “Voter Services” at proposed amendment. I poked amendments did. State Fair, which will be held light?” one boy asked. (813) 744-5900. along, calling this person and that Take No. 5 for instance. Did beginning Feb. 7. Jennifer Becker, museum “I am a registered voter in and finally getting some help from it ask us outright if we wanted Besides this, about 18,000 youth program supervisor explained the Hillsborough County and I need an aide in County Commissioner to move judicial powers to the of all ages, but mostly elementary age and history of the buildings. help understanding the ballot Sandra Murman’s office. But legislative branch of government? school age from Pinellas, Pasco, “The Carlton House was built in amendments,” I said to the this was not the job of a County Wait a minute, did that ask if we Orange, Polk and Hillsborough 1885 by Albert and Martha Carlton volunteer. Commissioner’s aide. He was only want to give the legislators — who counties, take guided tours and donated as a museum by “Would you helping me parse out the words won’t even write a clear proposed throughout the year. their descendants in 1978. Other like me to and try to figure out why saying amendment — power that now While there, the youths buildings were acquired later.” send you “yes” really meant “no” as in lies in the hands of judges on the experience churning butter and The museum has both men and a sample Amendment No. 1. bench? tasting cane syrup. They’re shown women docents and guides along ballot?” The most confusing amendment Yes voters, it did. how the syrup is made, hear how with people who volunteer to the voice by far was No. 8, which before the And No. 10: the exemption on children their age lived 100 years demonstrate a particular skill, like asked. Supreme Court justice’s ruling, “personal” property. That doesn’t ago, experience the type of chores crafting or quilting or gardening. “No, I had been No. 7. (As if that in itself mean “personal?” they did to help their family with “If somebody has an interest have a sample wasn’t confusing enough.) No, this amendment was about daily life, and get to see what the in a particular craft or activity, ballot in Called the “Religious Freedom businesses. typical buildings of the era looked we can find a place for them (to front of me. I Act” No. 8 had nothing to do with How did I know that? It didn’t like. volunteer),” Jennifer said. need someone religious freedom. use the word businesses on the All told, it’s quite an experience. Sabrina Permuth works in to explain the The first five lines of the ballot anywhere. Upon entry into the circular human resources for the Fair wording as I do not understand it.” proposed amendment talked about But I found out from the Cracker Country complex, visitors Authority but was on hand on the “I’m sorry ma’am. All we can religious freedom. Why, wouldn’t property tax office that businesses cross over a wooden bridge. museum grounds to encourage do is supply you with a sample just about everyone want that? are the only ones who pay the tax “When you cross this bridge, new people to volunteer. ballot,” the voice — who would “ … that no individual or entity listed in No. 10 — the “tangible you step back in time to 100 years “We could use many more not give her name — answered. would be denied, on the basis of personal property tax.” ago,” said Anne Paige as she led a people,” she said. “Cracker Now wondering what the religious identity or belief…” This column could not be written group of second graders from the Country is under the (State) Fair average voter would do if they Sounds like it’s about religious until after the election because it is First Baptist Christian Academy Authority but receives no State weren’t spending three whole freedom, right? not the purpose of this newspaper of Brandon to the historic Carlton dollars. We really need dedicated days on a news story so they could Well, by the time my magnifying to influence the vote. The story House. volunteers to help interpret Florida understand the ballot, I went back glass and I made it to the bottom about the amendments was written As they crossed the bridge, history.” to Mr. Lennard. line, I realized this amendment to aid voters in understanding what children expressed themselves out Fifteen new people will also be He was able to shed a little bit was talking about removing lay before them. loud. needed to rotate in the Cracker more light and I knew if he was the existing ban on vouchers Many have written and told me “I wonder if Laura Ingalls Wilder Cow Rodeo Artifact Exhibit being not prevented by law, he’d have for religious schools. A “yes” it did. But that is not the question is around here?” one girl asked. brought from Miami before the told me more. vote meant you were in favor now. The voting is over, and there “Wow! Everything’s made out of opening of the next State Fair. “There were no petition efforts of removing the Constitutional is much to be said about the way wood!” exclaimed a boy. Besides scheduled tour times this year,” he said. “All the prohibition for state funding of legislators wrote the amendments. “It’s not like our town,” one wide- listed on line, groups of 10 or amendments came directly from any institution owned or run by a It would behoove (yes, eyed boy said as he lingered at the more persons may set up a private the (Florida) Senate and House.” religious denomination. occasionally I will use a $5 rear of the line just looking around. guided tour by calling Jennifer at So I went to the websites My problem is not with the state word) us to use our individual The docents show visitors the (813) 627-4225 or emailing her at where the bills first originated in paying for — or not paying for and collective voices to tell our 13 original buildings moved to the Jennifer.Becker@freshfromflorida. legislators what we think of the exhibit from around the state and org. phrasing they used on our ballots. explain their heritage. 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Monday - Friday 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Exp 11/30/12 Live Music Wed. & Sat. 5pm-9pm with this coupon Exp 11/30/12 WWW.SUNPOINTAUTOANDTOWING.COM 14 • OBSERVER NEWS • SCC OBSERVER NOVEMBER 15, 2012 Area Obituaries Chanakah and Area Places of Worship gifts: Enjoy both at Temple Beth Israel Ruskin United Methodist Church in Sun City Center First Street & 4th Ave. NW, Ruskin (behind Suntrust Bank) This is the time when calendars ALL ARE WELCOME TO COME AND WORSHIP WITH US: only have two more months before SUNDAY MORNINGS: Nov. - April...... 8:30 a.m. Day Care Available Mon. - Fri. the page is turned to next year. Rev. Richard Nussel and All Year...... 10:45 a.m. 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. Everyone is busy preparing for Phone: 645-1241 Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. call 645-6198 the upcoming holidays, and that WEEKLY SERVICES: means sharing some good times Sunday with families and friends. Rance Goad, Pastor (Southern Baptist) 9 a.m...... Bible Study Beth Israel Sisterhood of Sun 1511 El Rancho Dr. 11 a.m...... Bible Study 10 a.m. & 6 p.m...... Worship City Center has many events Sun City Center, FL 33573 planned to fill these two remaining Phone/Fax: Wednesday Sandra Kay Roberts months, including its annual 813-633-5950 6 p.m. ... Prayer Meeting/Bible Study Sandra Kay Roberts, 64, of Wesley Chanakah party, hosted by the Chapel, passed away Friday, November Sisterhood and the Men’s Club. It REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH - ELCA 9, 2012. She was born on January 3, will take place at 4 p.m. on Sunday, 1948, in Carroll, Iowa, to the late Byron 701 Valley Forge Blvd. • Sun City Center, FL 33573-5354 and Esther Schlotzhauer. Dec. 9 in the Henry Gibson Social Hall at the Temple. Yummy House Rev. Robert G. Wiley, Interim Pastor She moved to Hillsborough County Telephone: 813-634-1292 • Website: sccredeemer.org in 1977 and spent most of her will provide a Chinese dinner with Worship Services on Sunday 10 a.m. professional life working within the several different dishes to choose Holy Communion First & Third Sunday • Bible Class Thursday 10 a.m. insurance industry. from. A highlight of the meal will Robert S. Griffith An icon of her family, she will be be the famous “Millstein Latkes,” Robert S. Griffith, 82, of Apollo remembered for her huge heart, served with all the trimmings. Beach, Fla. passed away November 9, infectious smile, unwavering love of Reservations should be in by 2012. He retired from the U.S. Air Force her family, immense appreciation of Dec. 3. Contact Marsha Fader at Unity Spirituality Rather Than “Religion” as a Master Sergeant. her friends, and her positive mental (813) 633-9736. attitude. Henry Gibson Social Hall, Beth Israel Synagogue Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Survivors include his wife of 56 Holiday-themed gifts 1115 Del Webb E. • Sun City Center, FL Sandra is survived by her husband 813-298-7745 years, Ethel; a son, Gregg S. (Irene The Judaica Shop at the Temple www.unitycommunityofjoy.com R.) Griffith;two daughters, Donna R. of 18 years, Rick Roberts; her sister Patricia (Jim) Hurlbutt; half-brothers is filled with unusual gifts for the Barbarise and Beverly A. Griffith; a Chanakah holiday. Shoppers will brother, Jim Griffith; five sisters, Nancy Joseph (Barbara) Schlotzhauer, Strickland, Rachel (Steven) Stauder, Timothy (Roxanne) Schlotzhauer, find a variety of menorahs, plates, Carolyn (Jim) Breisler, Kaye Nichols and Randy (Theresa) Merchant; sons key chains, and a unique array of and Marion Donley; 11 grandchildren Michael (Laura) Williams and Cory metal sculptures and ceramic piec- and 12 great grandchildren. (Shirleen) Forrester; Niece Tracy es by the renowned artist, Gary The family will receive friends one (Roger ) Pettee; grandchildren Melissa Rosenthal. hour prior to the funeral service at the and Melanie Williams, Jordan and The shop is located in the Joshua Forrester; great grandchildren, funeral home. Funeral service at 11 Temple, 1115 Del Webb Blvd. in a.m. Thursday, November 15, 2012 Alayah Williams and Dean Koeber Masses: Celebration of Life will be held on SCC. It is open the third Monday at Sun City Center Funeral Home, Sunday...... 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., Noon Saturday, November 17, 2 p.m. at the morning of every month, 10 a.m. 1851 Rickenbacker Drive. Interment Saturday Vigil ...... 4:00 & 6:00 p.m. home of Joe and Barb Schlotzhauer, till noon. If those hours are not with Military Honors will be at Florida Daily...... 8:00 a.m. National Cemetery, Bushnell, Fla. 218 13th St NW, Ruskin, FL 33570. convenient, call Elayne Grossman 702 Valley Forge Blvd., SCC, FL 33573 Phone: 634-2328 • Fax: 633-6670 Confessions: Arrangements by Sun City Center In lieu of flowers, donations can be at (813) 634-9993, to make an ap- www.popcc.org Mon.-Fri. 7:30 a.m. and Sat. 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Funeral Home. made to your local American Cancer pointment. Society Relay For Life event.
Sunday School (all ages)...... 9:30 a.m. Unity Community Church offers annual Sunday Morning Worship .... 10:45 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship ...... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday (all ages) ...... 6:30 p.m. Thanksgiving dinner “Loving God, Loving Others, Members and friends of United Community Church are invited to share Serving Beyond Borders” Dr. Samuel (Sam) A. Roach, Pastor in the holiday at its Annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner on Thursday, Nov. 1301 U.S. Hwy. 41 N., Ruskin, FL • 645-1121 • www.nbcor.org 22 at noon in the Great Hall. This delicious catered home-style buffet dinner will be prepared by Sun Coast Catering (Laura Schuler) and is open to the public. The menu UNITED COMMUNITY CHURCH - United Church of Christ includes Thanksgiving salad, hand-carved whole roasted turkey and 1501 La Jolla Ave., Sun City Center, FL 33573-5329 dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, baked ham with mashed sweet po- A Caring Church United in God’s Love Serving Our Community tatoes, green beans and jellied cranberry sauce, rolls and butter, coffee All Are Welcome! and cold drink, and dessert. Rev. Dr. Jean M. Simpson • Worship Service 10:00 a.m. The cost of the dinner is $14 per person, and tickets are sold in the (813) 634-1304 • www.uccinscc.org Church Office Monday through Friday. The last day for reservations is Elizabeth Rankin Tuesday, Nov. 20. Welcome to the: EVERETT TATE, MINISTER Elizabeth “Bette” Rankin, 90 of Sun All are invited to this event and are encouraged to bring friends and South Hillsborough Church of Christ City Center, passed away on Tuesday, neighbors. October 30, 2012 at Sun City Center 1611 First St. SW • Ruskin, FL • 645-7607 Hospice House. —NON-INSTRUMENTAL— Born in Irvington, NJ, Bette was a SERVICES: Sunday...... 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.; 6:00 p.m. Wednesday...... 7:00 p.m. retired Corporate Secretary who spent time in North Carolina and California before she retired to Sun City Center. CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH Bette was a member of Prince of Sunday Worship: Blended 8:00 a.m. Peace Catholic Church and a member Nursery Provided Contemporary 9:40 a.m. of the bereavement committee, before Pastor Jack R. Palzer Traditional 11:15 a.m. she became ill. Assoc. Pastor Derek Hoven 5309 U.S. Highway 41 North • Apollo Beach Bette was preceded in death by her (across from MiraBay) www.calvarylutheranchurch.net 645-1305 husband Russell in 2001 and a brother Henry, October 13, 2012. Survivors include three nephews in Florida, sister- in-law Bernadeen Schaible in Florida and two cousins in Pennsylvania. A Funeral Mass was held 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 10, 2012 at Prince WORSHIP SERVICES: of Peace Catholic Church. Memorial Sunday contributions can be made to Life Path Fall Savings 8:15 a.m...... Sanctuary (Communion Service) Hospice, 3725 Upper Creek Dr., Ruskin 9:15 a.m...... Creason Hall (Oasis Contemporary) FL 33573. 10:55 a.m...... Sanctuary (Traditional with Choir & Bells) Arrangements by Sun City Center Riverside Golf 11:00 a.m ...... Hispanic Worship Funeral Home. Bookstore 633-8595 4:00 p.m...... Hispanic Worship FREE Senior Pastor: dr. Warren Langer $ Nursery Provided All jazz fans are 30...... before noon Assistant Pastor: Rev. Robert Chaple invited tomorrow $ ...... after noon CASUAL WATERFRONT DINING Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of SCC Friday, Nov. 16 is another day 25 Steaks, Seafood, Burgers & Meets in the Henry Gibson Social Hall of the Beth Israel for sharing jazz from 2 to 4 p.m. Other Delicious Fare $ ...... after 2 pm Synagogue • 1115. E. Del Webb Blvd. in the South Social Room of Kings 20 FULL LIQUOR BAR Thursday, 7:00 PM • Call 633-0396 • www.uuofscc.org Point Main Clubhouse. Live Music Every All jazz lovers in SCC and $ 00 Wednesday and Saturday The world knows that the few are more than the many. KP are invited, and there is no 5 OFF Any Round OPEN TO THE PUBLIC —Rabindranath Tagore Includes 18 holes and cart. Tax Included. Tuesday-Saturday 11-8 pm charge. Valid only with this coupon. Exp. 11/30/12 NOW OPEN Sunday 11-6 pm For more information, call for Lunch and NFL Direct TV Bill Ferron at (813) 938-3571 or IMPROVED COURSE LEAGUES WELCOME Sunday Ticket Changing Services? Having a special event? www.RiversideBarA ndGrille.com email him at bferron2@tampabay. CONDITIONS Reserve your tee time today Advertise it in The Observer News, The SCC Observer and The Current. rr.com. Visit our New, 1 Pier Drive, Ruskin Just call (813) 645-3111 and ask to speak to a sales representative. Improved PRO SHOP 813.645.2000 NOVEMBER 15, 2012 OBSERVER NEWS • SCC OBSERVER • 15 Area Places of Worship Free Thanksgiving meal for all offered at United
Spiritual Leader Methodist Church Sunday Service 11:00 a.m. Rev. Sue Meixner The South Shore Big Give Sun City Center The United Methodist Church 813-362-0806 Chamber of Commerce of Sun City Center, in coopera- [email protected] 1651 Sun City Center Plaza tion with Beanies Restaurant and New Thought ChurchReligious Science/SOM local businesses, will offer a free Thanksgiving meal to share God’s love with our community. The traditional turkey meal with FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH all the trimmings will be available INVITES YOU TO SERVICES AT OUR NEW LOCATION in Creason Hall on the church cam- pus at noon on Thanksgiving Day. 1707 33rd Street SE, SCC/Ruskin • 813-938-4955 Meals will be available for take- 10:30 a.m. SUNDAYS out and delivery upon request. NO CREED...BUT CHRIST Call the church office, (813) NO BOOK...BUT THE BIBLE 634-2539, by Friday, Nov. 16 to What a surprise! Smack dab in the middle of rehearsing for their Christmas Concert, the Women’s Chorus was joined by Santa, his Minister - DR. DAVID CAMPBELL make Thanksgiving plans with the United Methodist Church. helpers and reindeer. Christian Science Church SCC Women’s Chorus offers free Christmas concert for the holiday holds Thanksgiving service For anyone who ever went dashing through the snow, heard sleigh bells First Church of Christ, Scientist, ringing or watched chestnuts roasting on an open fire: there’s no better Ruskin-Sun City Center welcomes way to rekindle those memories than attending a Christmas concert. 820 College Ave. W. • Ruskin, FL 33570 all to its annual Thanksgiving Day The Women’s Chorus of Sun City Center is putting out the welcome mat 645-6439 service at 10 a.m. on Thursday, and inviting all to attend its 49th Annual Christmas Concert at St. Andrew www.fbcruskin.org • A Resource for Families Nov. 22, when we pause to reflect Presbyterian Church, 1239 Del Webb W on Sunday, Nov. 25 at 3 p.m. Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. and give gratitude for blessings Morning Worship ...... 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. As always, the chorus presents ‘A Christmas Concert’ as a free gift to Dr. Barry Rumsey we have received. Evening Service ...... 6:00 p.m. all and no tickets are necessary. Wednesday Night Service ...... 7:00 p.m. CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Readings of thanksgiving and Throughout the years, the Women’s Chorus has delighted audiences K-2 Through 12th gratitude will be from the Bible by performing a combination of traditional and eclectic holiday music Awana ...... 7:00 p.m. Grade and from Science and Health with sprinkled with a few surprises. Key to the Scriptures by Mary The chorus wants the audience to be a part of the festivities, too, and Baker Eddy. The Thanksgiving will invite them to sing along with several selections. Southside Baptist Church proclamation by the President of “A Warm, Loving & Friendly Church” the United States will be read. The SCC Community Foundation awards Looking for a church home? service will provide time for ex- $7,500 grant to Backpacks on a Mission Need the comfort of a warm and loving family? pressions of gratitude by individu- Join us on Sunday to come home to the warmth of our church family. als in the congregation. No collec- South Shore United Methodist Located in South Hillsborough County, just south of Stephens Road in old Sun City. tion will be taken. has received a $7,500 grant from 4208 U.S. Hwy. 41 S • Sun City, FL 33586 • 813-645-4085 Readers will be Lynn Knapp and the Community Foundation of “Getting to Know You” (Donuts & Coffee) ...... 9:00 a.m. Betty Kuemmerling; soloist, Bet- Greater Sun City Center’s “Dr. Sunday School ...... 9:30 am. Come join us to ty Bishop; and organist, Shirley Charles W. and Iona A. Mathias Sunday Morning Worship ...... 10:55 a.m. learn about God’s Bengston, all of Sun City Center. Fund” for Backpacks on a Mission Sunday Evening Service...... 6:00 p.m. Word and salvation The Church is located at 204 Sec- Outreach. Wednesday Evening Service ...... 7:00 p.m. in Jesus Christ Thursday Morning Prayer ...... 10:00 a.m. ond St. NW in Ruskin. For further Backpacks on a Mission is an out- information, call (813) 633-6459. reach ministry of South Shore Unit- ed Methodist Church that provides Free workshop at a weekend supply of nutritious food for children, so that these children First Church of Christ, Scientist UMC: Surviving have food on Saturday and Sunday 204 2nd St. N.W. • Ruskin, FL 33570 • (813) 645-6102 the holidays when they are not in school. Sam Rorer will be leading a Each weekend the children take Christian Science Heals home a backpack full of food workshop, “Surviving the Holi- Backpacks on a Mission Pro- Sunday Service ...... 10:00 a.m. days,” on Thursday, Nov. 15 from containing supplies for meals and healthy snacks. On Monday, the gram Director Kathy McGartland Sunday School ...... 10:00 a.m. 2 to 4 p.m. at the United Methodist with a young volunteer. children return the empty back- Wednesday Service ...... 5:00 p.m. Church of Sun City Center. Through video experience and packs to their teachers. SSUMC food on their tables. Backpacks Reading Room ...... Wednesday 4 to 4:45 p.m. discussion, participants will meet volunteers then pick up the back- on a Mission is intended to help Christian experts and others who packs, return them to SSUMC, re- “fill the gap” for these families. All Are Welcome have experienced the death of a fill the backpacks, and return them SSUMC started Backpacks on a loved one or another life tragedy. to each teacher by the next Friday. Mission in January 2012 and is Facing the holiday season after a Statistics show that nearly one currently serving two local school loss can be more difficult than friends out of three families in the Tampa in the community. They are help- St. Andrew Presbyterian Church and even family members realize. area are struggling to put enough ing 40 children at this time. This Griefshare experience will Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. help participants to not only sur- Fun Brigade welcomes back Homer Noodleman Contemporary Service 11:00 a.m. vive the holidays, but find strength, Homer Noodleman will return to the United Community Church on Prayers with anointing for healing and wholeness healing and tools to move forward Friday, Nov. 23 (the day after Thanksgiving) when the Fun Brigade spon- in the challenges of everyday liv- sors a fun-filled evening. Starting at 7 p.m., Homer will wow the audi- during worship the second Sunday of every month. ing. For more information or to ence with his comedy, magic, impressions, and instrumental talents. A Stephen register, contact the UMC church Everyone is invited to this Holiday Show. United Community Church Ministry Pastor: Rev. Dr. Mark E. Salmon office at (813) 634-2539. is located at 1501 La Jolla Ave. in Sun City Center. Tickets are $5 each. Church Meet friends in Fellowship Hall between Services. Refreshments served. 1239 Del Webb Blvd. West Phone: 813-634-1252 Sun City Center, FL 33573 For information visit: Church is Handicap accessible www.standrewatscc.org
Saint Anne Catholic Church SouthShore: Apollo Beach, Ruskin, Sun City and S. Gibsonton
U.S. Hwy. 41 106 11th Ave. NE Ruskin 813-645-1714 SaintAnneRuskin.org
Very Rev. John F. McEvoy, V.F. D d Masses Vigil Mass...... Saturday 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass ...... 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Contemporary) Monday thru Friday ...... 8:00 a.m. Holy Days ...... Contact Parish Office for Schedule Español ...... Domingo - 12:30 p.m.; Jueves 7:00 p.m. Confession ...... Thursday 6:15 p.m.; Saturday 3:45 p.m. 16 • OBSERVER NEWS NOVEMBER 15, 2012 Nominations still open for 2013 Hillsborough County Women’s Hall of Fame The deadline to nominate an outstanding woman for the 2013 Hillsborough County Women’s Hall of Fame is fast approaching. Nominations are due on or before 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 16. The Hillsborough County Com- mission on the Status of Women will select up to three exceptional women for the 2013 Class of the PHOTO COMPLIMENTS OF PATRICIA MACFARLANE Women’s Hall of Fame. Inductees Pictured from left: Nola Theiss, Executive Director of Human Traf- may also be honored posthumously. ficking Awareness Partnerships, Inc., and the Youth Prevention SCC Interfaith Council President Jay Sparkman, left, with Cypress Programs ARTREACH and TIPS; Edmond Dubreuil, Founder and The Commission on the Status Creek Elementary Principal Roy Moral and Pat Pelton, Vice Presi- Executive Director of Community Mental Wellness Center, Natasha of Women created the Hillsbor- dent of the IFC. Nasicmento, Founder of Redefining Refuge, Laura Hamilton, Found- ough County Women’s Hall of er and President of Bridging Freedom, Judge Irene Sullivan, Re- Fame in 2011 to recognize women Grant from Interfaith Council helps tired – Nationally recognized speaker and author of “Raised by the who have made significant contri- Cypress Creek Elementary School Courts”and June M Wallace, Facilitator of the Tampa Bay Commu- butions to the betterment of life for nity Campaign against Human Trafficking. residents of Hillsborough County At a recent meeting of the Sun He also expressed gratitude for the in areas such as business, educa- City Center Interfaith Council, Roy Nearly New Shop and told how Event raises awareness of human tion, philanthropy, military and Moral, Principal of Cypress Creek the ‘gently used’ merchandise trafficking in Tampa Bay region public service. Thirteen women Elementary School, thanked mem- available at the shop has helped parents of his students as well as On Saturday, Nov. 3, the Tampa Bay “Community Campaign Against have now been inducted. bers for a $6,000 grant received workers at the school. Human Trafficking” hosted a White Ribbon Against Pornography event Nomination forms are available earlier this year that was used to Grants from the IFC are made to educate the community about the dangers of pornography and its con- online at www.hillsboroughcounty. help fund a project called ‘Enrich, possible by proceeds from the nection to the human trafficking business. org/WHOF or by calling Brandon Extend, Empower’.This project Nearly New Shop in Sun City The event was held at the United Methodist Church of Sun City Cen- Wagner, Commission on the Status was designed to provide students Center and the hardworking ter and featured speakers from organizations ranging from the non-profit of Women at (813) 276-2640. with engaging activities that stim- volunteers at the shop. The Morality in the Media to the Tampa Bay Area FBI. The presenters spoke The induction ceremony will be ulate and enrich their lives. Sup- Nearly New Shop is located at about the growing problem of human trafficking and the role that por- held March 28, 2013, at the Tampa porting various clubs such as the 1515 Sun City Center Plaza and nography plays in fueling the pandemic of child sex trafficking. Tampa is Convention Center. Chess Club, Robotics Club and is open Wednesday and Saturday identified as 5th on the list of U.S. cities with the highest concentration of a South Shore History Club, the from 8 a.m. to noon. Donations child sex trafficking. Avoid headaches this grant was used to purchase equip- are accepted Monday through The seminars promoted awareness, advocacy, and action, as well as the ment, fund activities for the clubs Saturday, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. community responsibility to respond. The speakers also discussed what holiday season and keep them ongoing. Arrangements can be made to pick could be done to protect the community and teen runaway population Advice from the Better Moral and his staff have up larger items by calling (813) from being impacted by this crime. The entire program was also offered provided many opportunities for Business Bureau 642-9099. in Spanish. students to benefit from out-of- For more information about the “We are very encouraged by the success of this event,” says June Wal- Many retailers rolled out their lay- school organized activities. With Interfaith Council and the grants lace, Facilitator for the Tampa Bay Community Campaign Against Hu- away plans for the holidays a month approximately 84% of his students process, visit its website at: www. man Trafficking. “We were able to educate attendees on the negative ef- earlier than last year. Some are even considered to live below the interfaithcouncilofsuncitycenter. fects of pornography and the growing human trafficking epidemic in our offering additional incentives to use poverty line, Moral spoke about com. community.” the layaway option, such as cutting the impact of those club activities. For more information on the Tampa Bay “Community Campaign fees and increasing the number of Against Human Trafficking,” call (813) 419-4053. items eligible for layaway. But the Better Business Bureau is warning Boaters: winter manatee zones take that putting an item on layaway effect Nov. 15 South Bay Hospital celebrates 30 could result in some costly shop- ping blunders. The Tampa Bay Manatee years of caring on the South Shore The layaway concept dates back Awareness Coalition reminds boaters that several slow On Nov. 30, from 8 to 10:30 a.m., South Bay Hospital will host a Com- to the Great Depression, when cash- strapped families found the idea of speed zones go into effect munity Health Fair and Open House to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Thursday, Nov. 15 in Tampa The event will take place in the hospital cafeteria and will feature free paying for items on a monthly or weekly basis attractive. The con- Bay to protect manatees that health screenings and cake. will be gathering near area Originally named Sun City Regional Medical Center, the facility was cept lost its luster in the days of easy credit, but it has been revived power plants as water tem- initially designed to be a branch of Blake Medical Center. It first opened peratures fall. its doors to the public on Nov. 20, 1982 for a dedication ceremony. and proved popular recently. Additionally, third-party business- As many as 350 manatees The first patient was admitted on Dec.3, 1982. Once the doors are expected to spend all or were officially opened, the hospital filled up quickly, showing the es have sprung up, offering online layaway plans between customers part of the winter months in pent-up demand for a medical facility in the South Shore area. Tampa Bay and its tributar- The facility soon evolved into its own state-of-the-art hospital and and retailers. Consumers can cre- ate and manage a payment schedule ies. When water temperatures changed its name to HCA Sun City Hospital in 1986. And in 1989, consistently drop below 68 the hospital began an 11,000-square-foot expansion and renamed itself within their budget and make pe- riodic payments to the third-party degrees, the majority of the South Bay Hospital, to better represent the hospital’s regional influ- animals will be in or near ence. layaway service provider. Once the item is fully paid for, the business Tampa Electric Company’s Big Bend power plant near Apollo Beach. “Although we have gone through a few name changes over the Through Nov. 2, 12 manatees have already been killed by watercraft in years, our mission has always been the same,” says Sharon Roush, buys the item from the retailer and ships it to the customer. Hillsborough, Manatee and Pinellas counties. Statewide, 306 manatees Chief Executive Officer at South Bay Hospital. “We are committed have died already this year, 73 as a result of collisions with boats. to being the best community hospital and providing the highest level BBB advises: • Plan ahead. Before signing a Manatees are most in danger of being hit by boats when in waters less of care. We look forward to many more years of caring for our com- than 6 feet deep that contain underwater seagrass meadows where the munity.” layaway contract, make sure you can actually come up with the mon- animals feed and rest. These flats, and their deeper edges, are popular For more information about the 30th Anniversary Celebration, or with anglers as well as manatees. to learn more about South Bay Hospital, call (813) 634-0496. ey to pay for the products. Unlike outstanding credit card debt, which Several slow-speed zones or combustion-motor exclusion zones will will just accumulate interest, fail- be in effect from Nov. 15 to March 31. In Hillsborough County, the ure to pay your layaway means you zones are as follows: South Bay is part of MRSA prevention study don’t just lose the product, but also n A No Entry zone is in effect from Nov. 15 - March 31 in the waters South Bay Hospital recently Prevention (CDC), Harvard any fees you may have paid. immediately south of the discharge canal at TECO’s Big Bend power participated in a ground- University and several other • Obtain a written contract. Ask plant near Apollo Beach, where the vast majority of manatees in Tampa breaking study that concluded academic institutions. The the company for a written contract Bay seek refuge when water temperatures fall below 68 degrees. that using antimicrobial soap study involved 43 HCA hospi- and read it carefully. Contracts n An Idle Speed Zone is in place from Nov. 15 - March 31 for waters and ointment on Intensive tals and nearly 75,000 patients should include when payments south of the Apollo Beach No Entry area, generally east of the “Ham- Care Unit (ICU) patients located in 74 Adult ICUs. must be made and what happens if merhead” portion of Apollo Beach and north of Apollo Beach Blvd. a payment is late. reduces bloodstream infec- The results of the study n A year ’round slow speed zone is in effect south of the Courtney • Confirm how long the item can tions, including methicillin- were released recently at Campbell Causeway near Rocky Point from the shore out to the 6-foot be kept on layaway. Some stores resistant staphylococcusaureus IDWeek™, an annual meet- depth and extending to Old Port Tampa south of the Gandy Bridge. only hold items for a specific num- (MRSA), by 44 percent. ing of infectious disease Marked channels into Culbreath Isles allow speeds of 25 mph. The study, known as organizations. The results ber of months, and then redistribute n Randomized Evaluation of showed strong evidence that them for re-sale. A year ’round slow-speed zone is in effect from the shore to the Decolonization Versus Uni- the widely used practice of • Ask where item(s) will be 6-foot depth from the mouth of the Alafia River south to the Manatee versal Clearance to Eliminate Screening and Isolation for stored. Be sure your items will be County line, except for marked channels into Apollo Beach, Bahia Beach (REDUCE) MRSA, was a MRSA are not as effective as placed in a secure area until all pay- and into the Cockroach Bay boat ramp which allow on-plane speeds. collaborative effort between Universal Decolonization, or ments are made, so they won’t be Maps of most of the zones can be downloaded at http://myfwc.com/ South Bay Hospital’s parent treating all patients in the ICU sold to other customers. manatee/data/mapref.htm. company, HCA, the Cen- setting with an ointment and • Read the company’s refund To report an injured or dead manatee, or an on-water violation, call ters for Disease Control and antimicrobial soap. policy. What happens if you change 1-888-404- FWCC (3922). If you do hit a manatee while boating, please your mind and decide not to pur- report it! The sooner the animal is located and its condition is assessed, chase the item? Be sure to check if the better its chances for survival. You will not be cited for accidentally refunds are available. hitting a manatee as long as you were not violating any boating laws. NOVEMBER 15, 2012 OBSERVER NEWS • SCC OBSERVER • 17 Southshore Regional Library Adult program/event highlights 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin • (813) 634-1396 Internet: Introduction and Google - Tuesday, Nov. 20, 12:15 p.m. Introduction to the Internet and related terminology. Learn how to use Google to find information and tips for evaluating what you find. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills are recommended. Limit: 20
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OR REDUCED FEE SERVICE, EXAMINATION OR TREATMENT. 18 • OBSERVER NEWS • SCC OBSERVER NOVEMBER 15, 2012 The Carter Center touches South Hillsborough Prep football results ■■ Continued from page 1 zeroed in on the parasitic eye infection known as river blindness spread by a small black fly, on trichiasis which causes eyelashes to turn inward, on schistosomiasis or “snail fever” spread by a parasite whose eggs tear internal organs, on malaria, the fever spread by mosquitoes, on lymphatic filariasis which can lead to grotesquely swollen limbs Melody Jameson photo and on guinea worm disease, the Microphone in hand, Dr. Hal Ott, (center) Ruskin veterinarian, fielded ques- tions during The Carter Center presentation in his Apollo Beach home. Delita ancient affliction that can produce Marsland, (left) representative of the Atlanta-based humanitarian organiza- worms three feet in length tion with a world-wide reach, provided an overview of its various programs erupting painfully from the body which prompted Donald Pearson (right) AB businessman, to make a sub- through blisters on the skin. stantial pledge of support. Today, however, Guinea worm H H H H H H disease is poised to become In Uniform only the second ailment to be Navy Seaman Recruit Edward J. The capstone event of boot camp eliminated from the earth without Cochrane, a 2008 graduate of Riv- is “Battle Stations.” This exercise Mitch Traphagen Photo erview High School, recently com- gives recruits the skills and confi- vaccines or medications, Marsland XX The stadium lights went out as the regular season drew to a close on pleted U.S. Navy basic training at dence they need to succeed in the Friday night. This is how local teams fared last week: asserted. And she demonstrated Recruit Training Command, Great fleet. “Battle Stations” is designed one of the low-tech methods used XX Riverview (2-8) fell to Gaither (8-2) 24-34 Lakes, Ill. to galvanize the basic warrior at- XX Brandon (1-9) fell to Jefferson (6-4) 0-41 by The Carter Center to reduce During the eight-week program, tributes of sacrifice, dedication, XX Spoto (3-7) fell to Wharton (2-1) 13-42 the disease from 3.5 million cases Cochrane completed a variety of teamwork and endurance in each X in 1986 to 1,100 in 2011 – a hand training which included classroom recruit through the practical appli- X East Bay (4-6) fell to Strawberry Crest (4-6) 14-29 held, heavy duty straw with a study and practical instruction on cation of basic Navy skills and the fine mesh screen in one end and naval customs, first aid, firefight- core values of Honor, Courage and Logo contest for the 2013 a whistle -like mouthpiece at the ing, water safety and survival, and Commitment. Its distinctly ‘Navy’ other that filters parasitic larvae shipboard and aircraft safety. An flavor was designed to take into ac- Manatee Festival of Arts announced emphasis was also placed on physi- count what it means to be a Sailor. from contaminated drinking water. cal fitness. The SouthShore Chamber of Commerce is calling for artists to enter Similarly, the center has helped a competition for their 21st Annual Manatee Festival of the Arts Logo protect untold numbers with New location: Suite 201, same plaza and T-shirt. distribution of bed nets that bar REFER A FRIEND Artists, young and old, amateur or professional, are invited to submit disease-carrying insects from Maria Both of you will get 20% Off Annette their original designs to the Chamber no later than Friday, Jan. 4. The sleeping families, Marsland noted. Must mention ad. 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No v e m b e r 15, 2012 Classified Ads Th e Ob s e r v e r Ne w s and the Business & Trade Directory begin Th e SCC Ob s e r v e r on page 7B. n o u r a c k y a r d I Y B Th e Cu r r e n t www.ObserverNews.net A ParadeHonoring Veteransto Remember in Ruskin photos by robert wilshire ■■ By ROBERT WILSHIRE Correspondent to the Observer News RUSKIN — At 11 a.m. on Saturday morning, the beautiful sound of the church bell could be heard ringing throughout the quiet little town of Ruskin, informing its residents to the time. However, to many people who were standing anxiously along the roadside, this bell signified something else: the start of the 2012 Ruskin Memorial VFW Post #6287 Veteran’s Day Parade. This annual event could not have been held on a more beautiful Saturday, with the temperature at a cool 72 degrees and partly cloudy skies, the scene was set to give all the attendees and participants of this year’s parade a real treat. The event took place on US Hwy 41 between 5th Ave SE to 19th Ave through the community. I spoke with a gentleman named Tom before the parade began. Tom resides in Ruskin for six months out of the year, and resides the other six months in Columbus, Ohio. 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I savers, and both take you places have dropped our water tempera- but seem to have left the rivers The best fishing this week is in couldn’t help but notice a lot of that a boat can’t go, and both give tures to about 60 degrees. This and Gulf and are now playing the shallows, as one might call pickup trucks without trailers and you a smooth, peaceful, gliding has put our focus on potholes and around in the canal from the “Fall Shallows,” it is Fall here, as I stayed around for a while I ride. shallows for finding warm water flow of even though we have 80-degree found that those pickups were Watch the weather—fish to- fish this week. Some Tampa Electric near weather most of the time. This is driven by people owning kayaks. gether. fish have taken cover the Manatee Viewing one waterway where you can fish Talked with some anglers from in the protected canals, Center. the year ’round, Spring, Winter, Plant City, who said, “It is very Florida: Fishing with others finding the Good news for many Summer and Fall. easy to swing off of I-75 to this muddy bottoms of riv- is that the mullet are Sheepshead are always waiting launching pad.” They own boats Capital of the World! ers to wait for warmer jumping in the canals for an angler, at piers, bridges, but the kayak doesn’t take gas: Florida’s freshwater fisher- weather. By Jonie Maschek this week, just in time wrecks and artifical reefs, regard- “You paddle along, forget your ies comprise 3 million acres of Those with catches for the holiday cook- less of the weather it’s a lean work and life is wonderful in a lakes, ponds and reservoirs, and this week say they outs. One good thing white-meated fish, ugly and kayak. In our boats we rush to approximately 12,000 miles of fished on high and low tides when about mullet is that you can feed boney but well worth cleaning one spot, hang out awhile, if the fishable rivers, streams and ca- the fish surfaced to eat. a multitude of people with just and always good tablefare. fish don’t bite we speed across to nals — with no closed seasons. Kingfish were seen slowly mov- one cast of the net. That is, if you Freshwater catches in private another spot. It takes a lot of gas, The recreational fishery resourc- ing in our waters this week. Most read the water right and make a lakes and the waters of upper it’s also harder to launch. We are es alone in these waters provide have moved south to warmer complete circle over a school. rivers gave some anglers great not pulling a trailer, we can get entertainment for more than 1.4 waters. 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Appointments are limited! 104 Pebble Beach Blvd. South (across from Walgreen’s) Sun City Center, FL 33573 Reservation Code: 121411 (813) 633-9200 Benefi ts of hearing aids vary by type and degree of hearing loss, noise environment, accuracy of hearing evaluation and proper fi t. Beltone Hearing Care Centers are independently owned and operated. Participation may vary. © Beltone 2012. www.beltone.com 6B • OBSERVER NEWS • SCC OBSERVER • THE CURRENT NOVEMBER 15, 2012 An out-of-this-world restaurant: Dixie Crossroads ■■ WARREN RESEN, International on her own, fishing the Gulf and Key West Pinks, Canaveral Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association Atlantic. Whites, Florida Browns and ITUSVILLE, FL — Dixie In January 1983 Rodney bought Hoppers.” Crossroads Seafood a small orange grove in “ALL of the shrimp we serve at T Restaurant & Titusville, Florida Dixie Crossroads are wild caught More in Titusville, and opened a not farm raised. Approximately Florida has a restaurant using 90% of the shrimp consumed in reputation that fiberglass the U.S. are farm raised, usually transcends the coolers in foreign countries where boundaries of made in his growing conditions are often earth, literally. ship building unregulated. Wild caught shrimp The business facility to keep are firm and sweet and have a was built on the the shrimp fresh. distinctive taste. They are not soft back of a little Customers used plastic and tasteless like the farm raised crustacean, known as forks, spoons and knifes. It variety that needs hot sauce for the “peanut shrimp,” at one time was definitely not a white table flavor,” Ms. Thompson said. considered practically inedible. cloth operation. But then there is even more to Today known as a “rock shrimp” world” reputation. When America’s astronauts In the years since its opening the Dixie Crossroads menu then In its heyday, NASA’s visitors landed on the moon would it be its taste, according to fans, is as a small 30 seat neighborhood its famous shrimp. Alaskan King similar to lobster (not chicken). It and employees were regular unrealistic to think that they might restaurant, Dixie Crossroads has Crab, Maine Lobster, and Wild patrons of Dixie Crossroads in have carried with them thoughts has become a delicacy because of outgrown its humble beginnings Salmon as well as many varieties a technique to clean and prepare nearby Titusville. Engineers, of the restaurant’s corn fritters? and today can accommodate of fish are offered. For meat scientists, politicians, foreign Was it really a golf ball that was it that Rodney Thompson and his more than 450 people. Fresh eaters there is organically raised family perfected one weekend at dignitaries, reporters, personalities whacked on the Moon or a golf caught seafood is the reason for beef and poultry. and of course astronauts came ball sized corn fritter from Dixie home in their kitchen. its continued success, and then Dixie Crossroads’ original For the Thompsons, it has to what was undeniably the best Crossroads? there are those sinfully delicious reputation was founded on serving place to eat in the area and big The Dixie Crossroads always been about the ocean and baskets of corn fritters, each one Rock shrimp which looks like a its bounty. Rodney, founder of enough to accommodate large Restaurant in Titusville, Florida, shaped like a golf ball. Laurilee miniature rock lobster tail. It was groups. NASA would literally has an out-of-this-world Dixie Crossroads, built pleasure estimates more than a million difficult and time consuming to and commercial fishing boats take over the restaurant, exposing reputation and continues to attract are consumed by patrons yearly. clean. They were considered a it to a world-wide audience. patrons from far and wide. in the 1950’s and 60’s in Port When you try a basket, you’ll by-product of a catch, used for Canaveral and is credited with know why. bait or tossed back, except for the building the first commercial In the beginning Dixie few brought home for personal fiberglass shrimp boat. Crossroads was the place to go consumption. Laurilee Thompson, Rodney’s for rock shrimp. Today it is more While hand cleaning a batch daughter and current owner of than that. Rock shrimp is just of rock shrimp in their family Dixie Crossroads, was at one one of five species of domestic kitchen that Rodney had bought time possibly the only crewman shrimp that are featured and every for home consumption, the (there was no political correctness one of these five varieties has a Thompsons discovered an easier back then) in the Atlantic long- different flavor profile. According way to clean these delicious little line fleet. Then when her father to Laurilee, “Rock shrimp just crustaceans, making it economical gifted her with the last boat from happens to be the most unusual. to serve in a restaurant. The rest is his commercial production line, The selection of shrimp on our history. she gathered a crew and went off menu also features Royal Reds, The motto of Dixie Crossroads is “Buy American.” The Thompson family promotes the interests of American fishing fleets, American fishermen and American products. However, they occasionally have to buy products from other sources when a particular variety is not available in local waters. Their horizon has grown beyond the boundaries of Florida’s waters Time to Dust off Yer Dancing Boots! and today reaches to all corners of North America. But the seafood JSA Medical Group - Sun City Center Activity Center they serve is always wild caught. Proudly Welcomes Dixie Crossroads was named, not as many think for the South, but for the nearby roadway with -JOF%BODJOH*OTUSVDUPS a similar name, Dixie Highway. DARLENE It was NASA and the Space TEACHING FREE WEEKLY LINE DANCE CLASSES Shuttle program at nearby Cape Canaveral that helped the Cape Canaveral Special: 1 dozen shrimp, 2 dozen rock shrimp, and restaurant take off and earn an 1/4 pound of scallops international and “out-of-this- Classes Every Wednesday! Classes Run Weekly at the JSA Medical Group - Sun City Center Activity Center $PSUBSP%SJWFt4VO$JUZ$FOUFS '- “First Steppers and Beginners” “Intermediate and Advanced” Wednesdays 11 am to Noon Wednesdays 12:15 to 1:15 pm REGISTER NOW* $BMM3PTJFBU *Limited to the rst 30 people for each class November 15, 2012 THE SHOPPER • 7B ® 100 Announcements 200 Farmer’s Mkt To place an ad call 300 Merchandise 813.645.3111 ext. 201THE SHOPPER 400 Marine Fax: 813.645.1792 Classified advertising 450 Transportation $17.00 500 Real Estate M & M Printing Co., Inc 550 Manuf. Housing up to 20 words weekly publisher of the 600 Rentals 30¢ addl. word The Observer News, The SCC Observer and Current 650 Prof. Services Deadline is Monday 210 Woodland Estates Ave., SW 700 Services at 4pm Ruskin, Florida 33570 800 Employment ANNOUNCEMENTS 310 garage/yard sale 310 garage/yard sale 310 garage /yard sale 310 garage/ yard sale 100 Garage sale. Friday & Saturday, 8am- Friday, Saturday, Nov. 16, 17. 8am-1pm. PARK WIDE 1pm. 602 13th St., SW, Ruskin. Baby Converting Household, tools, La-z-boy rocker, golf 105 Personal items, clothes, dressing table, 42” Proj. home movies, clubs, crafts & collectibles. 328 Caloosa TV, 20” portable TV, wicker table & Woods Lane, SCC. Sale chairs. Lots of misc. slides We Moved Chula Vista Landing and photos 312 Estate Sales Village Plaza Beauty Salon, 16621 Apollo Beach Caribbean Isles Park wide to DVD Hwy 301 S. Same plaza different suite 1702 Gulf City Rd. • Ruskin carport sale. Saturday, 11/17, 9am-1pm. Super yard sale! Hundred of books, 109. 813-634-5044, Come see Kim & Saturday, Big Bend Rd & US 41. Take 1st right. VIDEO CONVERSIONS tools, hardware, crafts: ceramics, sew- Gloria. Elsberry Rd. Follow signs. North on US ing, knitting, embroidery, plus. Mexican th of Florida November 17 41 from Ruskin pass Apollo Beach Blvd., pottery, Mikasa crystal, jewelry, sets of David Croxton Have You Fallen 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. to 1st left Elsberry Rd. & follow signs. dishes, kitchen treasures. New/ very old 813-758-3181 decorative/ utilitarian. Pebble Beach to by the outdoor CA pool in Sun City Food served in Friday & Saturday, 8am-2pm. 373 to 379 stop sign, right on Platinum, left on Vil- Center? If so, please call Doug. at clubhouse Club Manor Dr., SCC. 4 families. Moving www.vidconFL.com lory, left to 2226 Preservation Greens. 813-634-3907 & cleaning out sale. Saturday, 9am-3pm. Multi family garage sale. Nov. 16 & 17, Many Christmas items, tools, lawn Don’t miss this! Indoor/ outdoor furni- 8am-1pm. Emerald Lake Dr., SCC. FARMER’S MKT mower, table saw, household & more. ture, clothing, hardware, material, yarn, Something for everyone. A portion of Saturday, 11/17. 107 Steven St., Ruskin. enney s needles, home decor. 1109 Emerald sale proceeds with be donated to South D ’ 200 (off Shell Point) Drive, SCC. 11/16, 8am-1pm. Shore Felines. estate 280 Pets Garage sale. Selling my brass collection. sales Big Yearly Fall Sale 1111 El Rancho Dr., SCC. Saturday, Huge Sale 11/17, 8am-? Thursday, Friday, Saturday. 9am-2pm. In Sundance Se Habla Walk The Walk Antiques, Church cookbooks, clothes All name brand clothes, kids, wom- Español ‘The Price Pet sitting by Linda. Caring & reason- & furniture. Helping Hands Thrifty ens, men’s all sizes, Levi, Hollister, is Right!’ able. References provided. 813-677- Shop. 2 miles south of SCC. on Hwy Aeropostale, Salt Life, Guy Harvey, • Licensed • 4796. SCC, Ruskin, Apollo Beach & Got Chicos? 301, south Riverview Dickies, Nike & many more brands. Ladies & girls Skinnys. Great kids & ...... Fifi’s does! www.denneysestatesales.com Moving sale. Saturday, November 17, ladies $ 1 tables & men’s $2 table. . Got Talbots? New CDs, DVDs & Blue Rays. Linens, one day 7:30am-noon. Lots of miscel- (813) 477-1793 Oliver & Company, LLC kitchenware, books, lots of misc. de- ...... Fifi’s does! laneous, vintage quilts, bed, sofa bed, cor. Tons of new Christmas decora- chair, books, teacher supplies.1302 Full Service tions, Vera Bradley, English saddle, Got Coach? Apollo Beach Blvd. Look for balloons! horse supplies & equipment & horse ...... Fifi’s does! Pet Sitting decor. Yamaha keyboard in box. SCC. Books, rugs, misc. furniture, Entire mechanic shop tool inventory: clothes, bedspreads, table 4/ chairs, • Pet Sitting • Pet Taxi Craftsman, S.K., Snap-On, etc. Air 641-8444 Christmas items. Friday & Saturday, tools, power tools, tool chests & cabi- Nov. 16 & 17. 8am-1pm. (Dogs, Cats, Birds, etc.) nets . Tons & tons of other guys stuff. Mon-Sat, 10 am - 5 pm Yahama youth 50cc dirt bike. 2-10” Closed Sunday Big Yard Sale speakers with sub woofer box-300watt Friday Nov. 16 & Saturday Nov. 17. Bi- Kenwood amp attached with external cycles, men & women clothes, books fan. . Something for everyone, don’t 6410 Hwy 41 N. & movies. nice glassware, Christmas miss this one. Friday, Saturday & Apollo Beach • Licensed items. lots of nice items. 131 21st St. Sunday 8am-5pm. 1106 Oxbow Rd FINE RESALE APPAREL • Bonded (Publix Shoppes of Apollo Beach) NW, Ruskin. (off Shell Point Rd) • Insured (4.5 miles south of SR 674 on US 301 to Lightfoot Rd). Follow signs & bal- Oliver Tort & Tina Ballas Garage sale. We still have many items loons. See you there. OMG! Best yard sale yet! Tools, clothes, left from previous sale, plus more. Friday (813) 767-7225 shoes, kitchen items, Bucs gear, rattan & Saturday, 11/16 & 11/17. 9am-? 739 Moving sale. Bedroom set, large dining Email: [email protected] furniture. Too much to mention. 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Call for details. 8789, 813-601-1542 or 813-516-0896 Sleeper Sofa, Large-Screen TV, Dining Our Angels Room Table w/Chairs, Kitchen Table w/ CLAIRE TORT Mobile home for rent. 1-3 bedroom, Offer Chairs on Casters, King Brass Bed, Family friendly, quiet park, Gibsonton. Cell: (813) 363-7250 (Alafia St) 813-574-9103, Ruskin 813- Bedroom Furniture, Baker’s Rack & Wine 919-0375. Se habla espanol • Light Housekeeping • Grocery Rack, Side Chairs, Corner Curio Cabinet, Shopping • Running Errands Capodimonte, Ladies Clothing, Wrought- Gibsonton Area 3 bedroom modular • Companionship • Sitters In-Home Iron Patio Set, Patio Set w/Umbrella, 530 Homesites or Lots home & 2 bedroom MH for rent. Water, or Care Facility • Flexible Schedules Wheeled Loungers, Char Broil BBQ Grill, sewer, trash included. 813-234-0992 License #232465 Lot for sale. In waterfront 55+ co-op 137 S. Pebble Beach Blvd., Ste. 104 Generator, Tools and Garage Items, community in Apollo Beach. Must sell. Sun City Center 33573 Kitchenware, Household items, tons of Mobile home, double wide on one acre. Originally $32,000 Now $24,900. Call Lots of privacy. $675 monthly plus one (813) 293-5369 or (813) 419-4967 Holiday/seasonal decor. 813-641-9012 or 813-416-9012 month security. 813-641-7791 Please park on side of sale due to www.AngelsofLifeServices.com 360 Golf Carts emergency vehicles. 646 Warehouse Space M.H. HOUSING SERVICES Golf carts wanted. Buy sell, trade. Char- gers, parts all related. Ronny’s Carts & Garage & mini storage, RV lots & mobile Parts. 813-484-9855 or 813-645-4515 550 home lots for rent. Call Pirates Treasure 700 Cove, Gibsonton. 813-677-1137 Anne’s Estate Sales 390 Misc. For Sale 565 M.H. in Parks 705 Cleaning One bedroom mobile home, completely Left hand clubs. Convex Excaliber TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD furnished. $2,000 55+ park, Ruskin. Call Ron’s Cleaning Service 1213 Fordham Dr., SCC 100% graphite. 3 woods, 24° & 28° 813-400-7042 Quality housecleaning with integrity. (off Valley Forge Dr.) loft. 9 irons, 56 sand, 60 viper. golf; bag. Call Call for free estimate. 7days a week. 813-634-5494. 1146 Jameson Greens, Move-in, move-out, rentals. Insured, Mobile home for sale. 2br/2ba mobile Beverly Fri. & Sat. • 7-Noon Kings Point. bonded, licensed. Ruskin, Apollo home in 55+ community. Fully furnished. at • Park on Side of Sale only • Beach, Sun City Center. Move in ready. Financing available. 645-3111 Adult tricycle, 3 wheels, never used, (813) 758-7952 (813) 758-7954 813-649-0691 still in box $260. New Reverse Osmosis ext. 201 813-846-7629 Furniture: Game table, dining water filtration system, still in box. $200. Flat rate $75, full clean 941-524-1025 Ruskin 55+ park. 2br/1ba, pet friendly. [email protected] rm. suite, full bed, rattan sofa Roof over, long carport, CHA, (2) Florida or email: rooms. Newer appliances. Completely $ 708 Movers w/matching chair, recliner, Hillsborough Memorial Gardens, Bran- Up to 20 words: 17 furnished. 813-695-6060 baker’s rack, dinette table w/ don. Selling 4 plots for less than retail ¢ price for 2. Retail $10,000 asking Additional words: 30 each Tony Hill Moving & Storage. chairs, bookcases, card table w/ Make offer $8,000. 3br/1ba MH in 55+ $5,000. 813-641-0205 $ In business 40yrs. Move 1 piece to chairs, brass & glass end tables, each park. Furnished or unfurnished. Washer/ Bold lines: 3 whole household plus haul away stack tables, desk w/chair, file 395 Wanted To Buy dryer, (2) large attached enclosed Classifieds must be paid in advance anything in your way. (Fully Insured). cabinets. Appliances: Refrigerator, rooms, carport, close to clubhouse & Best rates. Call 813-629-0108 U.S. pool. Ruskin. Call 813-447-6123 DEADLINE: Monday 4 p.m. microwave, vacuum cleaners. for Thursday paper DOT #434469 Collectables: Jewelry, Depression Wanted Oriental jade, coral & Ivory, fine old glass, cut glass. Miscellaneous: paintings, coins, currency silver etc. RENTALS Tools, step ladders, office chair, 813-610-5824 Call household, kitchen & misc. 600 www.AnnesEstateSales.blogspot.com (813) 645-3211 MARINE 611 Houses for rent Serving South Hillsborough County since 1924 400 4br/2ba Apollo Beach home, large pri- vacy fence. $1,150 monthly. First, last Celebrating 88 Years www.dickmanrealty.com BEVERLY’s ESTATE SALES & $500 deposit. 727-391-1121 1924 — 2012 [email protected] Sun City Center 410 Boats PWC lift, Swinger 1,000 lb capacity, Looking for experienced realtors to join our well established team. Sun City 55+ Call 813-468-0288 for confidential meeting. November 16 & 17 3/4hp motor. 115 volts. Apollo Beach. 2br/2ba/ 1br/1ba. Includes: yard 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $200. 813-645-1740 care, water, sewer, trash collection, DROP DEAD GORGEOUS bayfront 2BR/2BA condo in the delightful community of Lit- tle Harbour. Beautiful views of Tampa Bay, near the community pool, restaurant, tennis recreation card. No smoking , no pets 1501 Bentwood Drive courts, marina, and within minutes of Tampa and Sarasota. Well maintained complex 425 Slips or Storage 813-634-9695 (corner of N. Pebble Bch & Bentwood) with minimal association fees and no CDD fees. Totally updated with wood cabinets and granite countertops. Must see to appreciate! Asking $209,000. JO ELLEN MOBLEY E-Z-Go golf cart, Air Gometer South Bay RV & Boat Storage. Special- 612 Apts for Rent 813-645-1540. izing in outside storage for RVs, boats & exercise bike, Golden Champion NEW LISTING IN SUN CITY CENTER! 2BR/2BA - Single Family home that has been trailers. 813-677-2000 www.SouthBay- For rent: Efficiency apartments. Weekly very well maintained and is move-in ready. This home is light and bright with a nice size scooter, walker, 4 lg. wheels, Storage.com rates, utilities furnished 813-677-8789, kitchen and plenty of cabinets. Other features include: a newer roof, water softener, golf kitchen table, 4 chairs, blue La-Z- 813-601-1542 or 813-516-0896 cart storage with room for a workshop and more! $84,000 CALL ROXANNE WEST- Little Manatee Outdoor Storage. RVs, BROOK 813-748-2201 OR KAY PYE 813-361-3672 Boy recliner, 2 pink. White metal boats, trailers. All sizes. 2903 39th Ave., 613 Condos for Rent AGRICULTURAL OPPORTUNITY: Outstanding property in outstanding location features trundle bed, 2 matching loveseats, SE. Ruskin. 813-361-3725. 18 acres with two folio numbers and two houses. 28X 96 greenhouse with end fans and automatic door and 40X100 steel building on slab with attached carport provide great dual recliner loveseat, maple hutch, Snow birds. January, February & March. growing potential and storage. All near major truck route. Call for details. JUDY ERICK- desk & 2 Ethan Allen low cases. Apollo Beach. totally furnished, 2br/1ba. SON 468-0288 REAL ESTATE 813-645-4145 or 813-642-0681 Howard Miller grandfather clock, DIG IT, HAUL IT, THROW IT, DEVELOP IT. Don’t be a STICK-IN-THE-MUD — just make an offer on it, because bank/owner does not want to HOLD IT. This 14 acres plus piece sm. rolltop desk, sm. entertainment 500 Beautifully furnished. Gated 1br/1.5ba was taken back at a loss and being offered at a loss. Started on market at appraised value center, 2 lg. 3 sm. curio cabinets, 55+ Sun City Center. Fully furnished, but now down to $125,000 (under $9000 an acre!). JUDY ERICKSON 468-0288 free cable, clubhouse, transportation, TOWNHOMES FOR SALE! Relax and enjoy all the benefits of living in an almost-new 2 King suites, one bookcase 511 Houses For Sale much more. $700 monthly. 813-633- townhome. This nice open floor plan with 3BR/2.5BA (1,724 sq/ft/) and an attached one- headboard. Blush dining table, 6 8083 car garage offers ceramic tile in the kitchen and bathrooms. Master bath has double sinks, Home in SCC. 2br/2ba/2cg, 1,637 sf. chairs, corner maple table, loveseat, combination tub/shower and a huge walk-in closet. $113,900 CALL ROXANNE WEST- taxes $1,158. Updates, plumbing, a/c, 614 Duplex for Rent BROOK 813-748-2201 women’s clothes (M), books tile roof, newer refrigerator, washer, CARIBBEAN ISLES IN APOLLO BEACH! Very well maintained 3BR/2BA MH in gated dryer, stove. Price $134,000. 309- (Stephen King, Jack Higgins, Dean Riverview apt, 2br/1ba, CHA, water, waterfront community. Special features include: nice open floor plan with split bedrooms, 750-1925 extra large kitchen with tons of cabinets, wet bar, new insulated windows, new flooring & maintenance included. Tile floors. $600 Koontz, James Patterson). Pictures, carpet, remodeled bathrooms, workshop, fruit trees and much more! OWNER FINANC- monthly $600 security. Ask for Vicky ING A POSSIBILITY. $79,000 CALL ROXANNE WESTBROOK 813-748-2201 Lenox, bell collection, German 813-548-8178 or 813-641-8400 collectables, & cat plates. RE/MAX South Shore Realty New Short Sale Listing! 3BR/1.5 BA 2-Car Carport Home in good condition, close to schools Roberta Rowe, Realtor and shopping. $59,000 Call KAY PYE 361-3672 OR ROXANNE WESTBROOK 748-2201 615 Townhomes for rent 508-0307 or 633-1173 Cell: 813-215-7127 NEW LISTING, RUSKIN: This very well maintained 2007 house offers 3BR/2BA/2-car- garage, split BR plan, great MBR & MBA with walk-in-closet, large kitchen with new appli- Kings Lake townhomes. Big Bend HAMPTON exp., KP on golf course, screened lanai, ances & eat-in-space, open living-dining-room, cathedral ceilings, inside utility-room. Not Rd, close to I-75, US-41 & US-301. in flood zone, not a short-sale! $124,900. CALL CLAIRE TORT 363-7250 large laundry room, carport...... $57,500 Let someone else Gated community with pool. 1,360 sf, OTHER NEW RUSKIN LISTING: Older Waterfront pool home, 2BR/2BA, with enclosed do that HEAVY work 1BR/1.5BA Andover, WD, furn...... $16,000 2br/2.5ba, all appliances, water & basic patio, screened-in-pool, dock, davits and boat ramp. Double attached carport, nice lot with 2BR/2BA Bedford, furnished, enclosed lanai, cable included. Screened patio. No pets. tropical landscaping, great view of canal and river going to bay. Perfect spot for fishing or Look in the $900 monthly plus security deposit. weekend get-away. $220,000. CALL CLAIRE TORT 363-7250 washer/dryer...... $29,000 813-645-8352 LARGE DOUBLEWIDE ON ½ ACRE LOT, Ruskin area: 2BR/2BA+ small den, huge Business & Trade RENTALS MBR & MBA, dinette off kitchen, spacious and open living-dining area, enclosed Sunroom, To Place a classified ad large screened porch, utility shed, carport… Close to golf course, no HOA, not in flood Directory 2BR/2BA furn., close to clubhouse...... from $700 month zone: $65,000. CALL CLAIRE TORT 363-7250 1BR/1.5BA W/D hook-up...... $550 month fax to 813-645-1792 CALL US FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS...645-3211 NOVEMBER 15, 2012 OBSERVER NEWS • SCC OBSERVER • THE CURRENT • 11B 12B • OBSERVER NEWS • SCC OBSERVER • THE CURRENT NOVEMBER 15, 2012