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February 2, 2012 Volume 56 Number 2 32 Pages Th e Ob s e r v e r Ne w s www.ObserverNews.net Designing retirees East Bay Bucs youth football and cheerleading squads kick off Legislators may put their marks 25 years of success on new buildings support HCI ■■ By MELODY JAMESON SUN CITY CENTER – If you’re an Unique, successful correctional inveterate “better mouse trap” builder, institution is gaining support there’s a community association committee here that wants to hear from ■■ By MELODY JAMESON you resident creative thinkers. BALM – Bolstered by a firsthand look As design of proposed structures inside the Hillsborough Correctional anchoring the central campus capital Institution here last week, local legislators improvements moves from concept took the campaign to keep the uniquely phase to formalized planning, an ad hoc successful female prison open to committee is taking shape to serve as Tallahassee’s top tier this week. conduit between participating residents Five area lawmakers from both houses and professional architect. of the legislature - Senator Ronda Storms Their objective is collection of all as well as Representatives Rich Glorioso, the sketches, Rachel Burgin, Betty Reed and Darryl illustrative Rouson — met with Gov. Rick Scott’s photographs chief of staff, Steve MacNamara, Monday and ideas morning to underscore HCI’s importance in narrative to its 275 inmates, its 130 staff members, form that Sun its 400 plus volunteers, its parent agency, City Center the surrounding region, and to society in Community general. Association Following the session, Glorioso told members want The Observer that MacNamara listened to contribute for Photo courtesy of Jason Hillman carefully and understood the lawmakers’ a review aimed The East Bay Buccaneers Youth Football and Cheerleading League is celebrating 25 positions. Signals pointing to whether Architect Carlos Molnar at developing a years of success. Registration for 2012 begins Feb. 4. Florida’s Department of Corrections will or consensus design that can be implemented will not back off its stated intention to close architecturally. A dream comes full circle... the faith-based, character-building facility with an outstandingly low recidivism rate The short term committee, announced ■ fully fund the project and the facilities ■ By Mitch Traphagen could come as early as week’s end, he this week by the CA to function through needed at the park. [email protected] added. the design process, will be led by With the organization’s direction firmly Directors Al Alderman and Howie Griffin, GIBSONTON — What began as a See HCI SUPPORT, page 16 dream from prominent local businessmen in place, open registration for the 2012 according to Ed Barnes, CA president. season will take place at Vance Vogel Park Noting the considerable amount of talent 25 years ago has come full circle. This year, the East Bay Buccaneers Youth on Saturday, Feb. 18 from 9 a.m. to 12 residing in Sun City Center, Barnes added p.m. Registration for returning children that he figures several individual CA Football and Cheerleading organization will kick off a season better than ever and will take place on Saturday, Feb. 4 from 9 members with pertinent experience will be a.m. to 12 p.m. interested in joining the directors for the with sights set on a new home. The East Bay Buccaneers Youth Up to 360 athletes, 180 enrolled review procedure. in football and 180 enrolled in the The CA leader pointed out the Football and Cheerleading League, Inc. is a Florida non-profit organization that cheerleading squad, will kick off the community is home to a wide array of season as practices begin in July. The retired professionals, including those sponsors youth cheerleading and full contact football teams for children ages football squad is broken into five divisions coming from the worlds of architecture, based on the age and weight of the child. engineering, graphic arts, site planning 6 to 14. The organization is a member of the Gulf Coast Youth Football Conference The East Bay Buccaneers are part of a and related fields of endeavor. “Many of league of 10 organizations, with game these folks already have their vision of the (GCYFC). All coaches and board members are unpaid volunteers. days on Saturday beginning in August. renewed campus and have said so at the At a date yet to be determined during community meetings we held on the long In 2010, organization president Jason Hillman and other board members began the season, the organization is planning term plan,” Barnes said. “Now I hope a 25th anniversary celebration to honor they will come forward and bring their meeting with the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) founders Howard Corr, Harley Burnett, ideas for the building appearances with Dave Sutherland, and Gary Moore; local officials and Hillsborough County Parks Melody Jameson photo them.” sponsors; and the thousands of young administrators to secure a permanent State and county leaders had an op- The same sentiment was expressed by people who passed through the program, Carlos Molnar, principal architect with home for the organization at Vance Vogel portunity to inspect during their tour of Park in Gibsonton. Practices had been some of whom have gone from participant HCI the many items inmates create and SOL Design Studio in Tampa which to volunteer coach over the course of developed the preliminary campus held at the park since 1990, but until now, donate to charity. Peggy Smith, Hills- those years. borough County development services concepts that initiated community the games had been held at East Bay High School. On January 26, Hillman received The organization is also seeking director, was particularly interested in conversations about the project. donations from the community and fabric articles made in the prison sewing Molnar emphasized it is very common written approval for the proposal. The center. The value of these products do- East Bay Buccaneers organization will See EAST BAY BUCS, page 3 nated to charity is estimated at $200,000 See SCC ARCHITECTURE, page 11 per year. 2 • OBSERVER NEWS • RIVERVIEW CURRENT • SCC OBSERVER FEBRUARY 2, 2012 Paint the town purple The steering committee for the Relay for Life of Sun City Center is at the You Are Cordially Invited gazebo on the north campus of the SCC Community Association displaying the purple ribbons they hope will paint the town purple February through to a Cosmetic Surgery Seminar April 10-11. The effort will highlight the community’s commitment to the American Cancer Society’s goal of “Celebrating More Birthdays.” Monday,Monday, December February 12, 13th 2011 Teams, for a small donation, will provide a purple ribbon to tie on lamp- posts, golf carts, etc. to emphasize community support for the American Introducing Cancer Society's signature event, the Relay for Life. 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All meeting The Ruskin Moose Lodge #813 is located at at 7 p.m. times are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Community Center, 13011 Summerfield 1212 E. Shell Point Road, Ruskin • (813) 645-5919 Blvd., Riverview. For more information, call (813) 677-4610. www.lodge813.moosepages.org Ladies’ Auxiliary -- Second Final plans are being made for the club sponsored Summerfield Tuesday at 7 p.m. Crossings Spring Community Wide Garage Sale. This is a bi-annual WEEKLY EVENTS project and has great participation by community residents. Every Wednesday 5-7 p.m. ‘Best Spaghetti in Ruskin’ Post -- Second Thursday at Visitors and new members are always welcomed by the club members. 7:30 p.m. Every Thursday 5-7 p.m. Wings MEALS Every Friday 5-7 p.m. Fish Fry (baked, beer batter or fried) Wednesday Spaghetti Dinner 7-11 p.m. Live Music from 5 to 7 p.m. Every Saturday 2 p.m. Horseshoes Friday Fish Fry from 5 to 7 p.m. UPCOMING EVENTS Sunday Breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 4 7-11 p.m. Karaoke with Kim Mullins Sunday, Feb. 5 Super Bowl Party CANTEEN HAPPENINGS Friday, Feb. 10 Caribbean Cowboys Bar Bingo Monday at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12 5-11 p.m. Valentine Dinner and Dance with Kim Mullins Bar Poker with Lori on Friday, Feb. 17 7-11 p.m. Redneck Band Wednesdays at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 5-7 p.m. Steak Dinner Fire in the Hole on Saturdays 7-11 p.m. Karaoke with Kim Mullins at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24 7-11 p.m. Live Band Saturday, Feb. 25 7-11 p.m. Karaoke with Kim Mullins Friday, March 2 7-11 p.m. Southern Tide Saturday, March 3 7-11 p.m. Karaoke with Kim Mullins Friday, March 9 7-11 p.m. Calvin O Saturday, March 10 5-7 p.m. Steak Dinner 7-11 p.m. Karaoke with Kim Mullins The Summerfield Ladies Club’s new officers are left to right: Connie Friday, March 16 7-11 p.m. Live Band Burba, treasurer; Jeanetta Campbell, secretary; Mary Medkiff, Vice Saturday, March 17 4-7 p.m. St. Patricks Day President; and Ann Manning, President. Corned Beef Dinner 7-11 p.m. St. Patricks Day Party with Kim Mullins Americanism Friday, March 23 7-11 p.m. Del and Gary So u t h Sh o r e Re g i o n a l Li b r a r y Coloring Contest Saturday, March 24 7-11 p.m. Karaoke with Kim Mullins 15816 Beth Shields Way • Ruskin 33573 held Friday, March 30 7-11 p.m. Shine On Congratulations to the following Saturday, March 31 7-11 p.m. Karaoke with Kim Mullins students who entered the Ameri- All events are open to qualified Moose members and guests Kids’ Program/Event Highlights canism Coloring Contest spon- February 2-8 sored by Ladies’ Auxiliary VFW Post 8108: Eastern Silverliners Category K-2nd grade: 1st Place Family Story Time -- Crystal Espinoza from Gibson International to Thursday, Feb. 2 • 7 to 7:30 p.m. ton Elementary School; Catherine meet For ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Make reading time family time. Stories, Kraack from Coleen Bevis action rhymes, songs, interactive activities, and crafts make up this fun Elementary School; and Sophia The members of the Florida Gulf 30-minute program that celebrates a love of reading. Children Love bingo? Coast Chapter of Eastern Airlines Orrego from Alafia Elementary may wear pajamas and bring a blanket and favorite cuddly toy. School. The Sons of The American Le- Silverliners International will meet Category 3rd-4th grade: 1st Place gion, Post 148, 7240 Hwy. 301, at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 16 at Teen Advisory Board Meeting* -- Ashlyn Edmonds from Seffner Riverview, welcomes the pub- the Rusty Pelican Restaurant, 2425 Thursday, Feb. 2 • 7 to 8 p.m. Elementary School; Parker Cote lic for Bingo at 6:30 p.m. every Rocky Point Drive North, Tampa For teens in grades 6-12. Join the Teen Advisory Board to get from Fishhawk Creek Elementary Wednesday; Steak Bingo at 2 p.m. for a luncheon and meeting. involved with the library’s teen programs or earn community School; and Seth Martinez from Saturday; Fish Fry, starting at $7, Silverliners is an organization service hours for graduation, scholarships and more. Gibsonton Elementary School. from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday. composed of former flight atten- Students in 5th grade were asked All monies raised are used for dants for Eastern Airlines. They Baby Time to write an essay on ‘What does the charity. Recent donations went to also invite former flight attendants Monday, Feb. 6 • 1:35 to 1:55 p.m. Statue of Liberty stand for?’ First an eleven-year-old raising funds of other airlines to join. Tuesday, Feb. 7 • 11:35 to 11:55 a.m. place winner is Savannah Wood- to join a People to People trip to Hillsborough County residents Wednesday, Feb. 8 • 10:05 to 10:25 a.m. ham from Gibsonton Elementary Australia and a donation to Liberty may call Barbara Reed at (813) For children ages 0-20 months and their caregivers. Early literacy School; second place is Katie War- Manor Inc., a home for veterans in 671-3078 or Adrienne Love at begins at birth. Bond with your baby through stories, bouncy rhymes ren from Colleen Bevis Elementary transition. (813) 677-2909. and songs in this 20-minute lapsit program that introduces early School; and third place is Tommy literacy skills and encourages language development. Peraud from Alafia Elementary School. Valentine’s Crafts & Gifts* A luncheon was held for the stu- Ruskin VFW Post #6287 Monday, Feb. 6 • 3 to 4 p.m. dents and their family members Ruskin VFW Post #6287, 5120 U.S. 41 N. has listed the following For children ages 5-12. Join children's librarian in creating Valentine's and with the support from the Post weekly activities. Meetings are: American Legion on 1st Wednesday crafts and gifts to take home. Registration is required. Call 273-3652 or members and Men’s Auxiliary each month; VFW and LAVFW on the 2nd Wednesday each month; stop by the Information Desk. This is school early release Monday. members of VFW Post 8108 each and MAVFW on the 3rd Thursday each month. first place student received a cer- Thursday, Feb. 2 — VA Hospital at Toddler Time tificate and check in the amount 5:30 p.m. Bar Bingo at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7 • 10:05 to 10:25 a.m. and 10:35 to 10:55 a.m. of $75; second place students Friday, Feb. 3 — Fish Fry from Wednesday, Feb. 8 • 10:35 to 10:55 a.m. received a certificate and check in 4:30 to 7 p.m. Music by Ella & JT For children ages 20-36 months and their caregivers. Stories, the amount of $50; and third place from 7 to 11 p.m. fingerplays, songs and interactive activities make up this fun students received a certificate and Saturday, Feb. 4 — Turkey Shoot 20-minute program that highlights early literacy skills check in the amount of $25. at 1 p.m. Music by You 2 Kan from and encourages reading readiness. The Americanism Contest is 7 to 11 p.m. held and sponsored each year by Sunday, Feb. 5 — Music by Bert Story Time the Ladies’ Auxiliary VFW Post & Sassy from 1 to 5 p.m. Super Tuesday, Feb. 7 • 11 to 11:30 a.m. 8108. Bowl Sunday at 6 p.m. Bring a dish Wednesday, Feb. 8 • 11 to 11:30 a.m. to pass. For children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Stories, action rhymes, Monday, Feb. 6 — Planning Meeting at 6 p.m. House Meeting at songs and interactive activities make up this engaging 30-minute 7 p.m. program that highlights early literacy skills, and encourages reading SUPPORT Tuesday, Feb. 7— Games in Lounge from 1 to 5 p.m. Kitchen open readiness and social interaction. OUR from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Bingo at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8 — VFW and LAVFW Meeting at 7 p.m. *Free event is funded by TROOPS!! the Friends of the SouthShore Regional Library 6 • OBSERVER NEWS • RIVERVIEW CURRENT • SCC OBSERVER FEBRUARY 2, 2012 Attention all South Hillsborough Elks THE SAVVY SENIOR Veterans Lodge #2672 Upcoming Sun City Center Chapter #110 of the Disabled American Veterans Activities 2011 Tax Filing Requirements (DAV) has opened an outreach center in Conessa Hall at the Prince of Every Tuesday - Jam Session – 3 to 5 p.m. – No for Seniors Peace Church located at 702 Valley charge for all Elks and their guests. Every Wednesday – Best Spaghetti in Town - $7, All You Can Eat, for Dear Savvy Senior Special Situations Forge Blvd., Sun City Center. Bob Gerdes and Darrell Katz all Elks and their guests. Music by Bryan from 5 to 8 p.m. What are the 2011 IRS income You also need to be aware that Every Friday - Seafood and Sandwiches for all Elks and their guests tax filing requirements for se- there are some special financial are DAV certified service officers who will discuss benefits and as- from 5 to 7 p.m. Karaoke by Bryan from 5 to 8 p.m.. niors? I had to file and pay federal situations that require you to file Sunday, Feb. 5 - Super Bowl Party presented by the young men of our income taxes last year, but my in- a tax return, even if your gross sist with claims for all veterans in South Hillsborough County. Male Lodge, 3 HD Televisions, Menu: Wings, Pizza, Chips at Half Time and come dropped and I’m wondering income falls below the IRS fil- Hors d’oeurvres from 5 to 7 p.m. if I’m exempt this year. ing requirement. For example, if and female Vets are welcome to participate in this non-denomina- Monday, Feb. 6 - Blue Plate Special, $7, Menu: Baked Chicken with Recently Retired you had net earnings from self- all the trimmings. Only 50 tickets will be sold. employment in 2011 of $400 or tional, free service. Appointments are available for Tuesday mornings Saturday, Feb. 11 - Valentine’s dance with music by Bryan Ashley more, or if you owe any special from 6 to 9 p.m.. Menu: Hors d’ oeuvre included for $8. taxes to the IRS such as alternative from 9 a.m.- noon. Drivers also are needed to as- Monday, Feb. 20 - Blue Plate Special, $7, Menu: Meat Loaf with all minimum tax or IRA tax penalties, the trimmings. 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There are Alzheimer’s disease, she was still many ways you can be involved. able to live independently in her To help them in this effort, the apartment at Sun Towers. Coalition is hosting a She had long since given FUNdraising Carnival on up her car, but Winn- Thursday, February 2nd Dixie’s proximity to the at the Sun City Center Towers gave her easy Chamber of Commerce access to groceries and from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. necessities. She loved to They will hold a silent walk over to the store, auction of more than 100 Debbi Tinker indulge in the warm You, Me & pieces of framed artwork breezes, and talk to who- Business donated by Sun Towers. Debbi Tinker ever she ran into. By Dana Dittmar Prices begin at just $5. Earns Prestigious But as the disease pro- Magician Teo Leonard gressed, Mom would begin her will perform his slight of hand “CDPE” Real walk across the parking lot, only tricks and Chris Caito of Impact Estate Designation to be distracted and end up walk- Wellness will offer free chair mas- Team Leader, Gary Kaukonen ing down to the other end of town. sages. The Latino Truck catering has announced that Debbi Tinker It was frightening to think of what service will provide all the food. has earned the prestigious Cer- Section of Dial-A-Part’s newly designated green yard. could happen to her when she Want a way to decorate your tified Distressed Property Ex- Environmental Protection Commission became confused and misdirected. guest room and support a wor- pert® (CDPE) designation, hav- Recognizes Florida Dial-A-Part Did you know that if someone thy cause at the same time? This ing completed extensive training with a diagnosis of dementia is is it! All proceeds will go toward in foreclosure avoidance, with a The Environmental Protec- a certified Green Yard” said EPC found wandering the roadway, the development of programs and particular emphasis on short sales. tion Commission of Hillsborough Board Chairman, Hillsborough there is no place for them to go? resources for our local residents “Although I have been success- County (EPC) recognized Florida Commissioner Kevin Beckner, How do you get a certified clini- with mental illness. fully working with short sales for Dial-A-Part for making environ- “You have gone above and beyond cal social worker to do an evalu- I was fortunate nothing worse years, the CDPE designation will mental improvements in its Riv- to go the extra mile, and it has ation to determine if they need than a fall befell my mother as she be invaluable as I continue to work erview auto salvage operation, made a real difference in our com- their medication adjusted or they walked the south side of Hwy. 674. with homeowners and lenders on designating it a Green Yard. munity.” need to be taken to a mental health And once we realized how con- complicated short sales,” said Deb- Green Yard is an industry-friend- Upon receiving a Certificate of clinic? What resources are local to fused she was, we had to change bi. “It is so rewarding to be able ly program that encourages and Recognition and Green Yard flag help these people on a long-term her living arrangements to keep to help families save their homes helps auto salvage facilities to go at today’s EPC Board meeting, basis? her safe. Others in our community from foreclosure and having the above and beyond basic compli- Florida Dial-A-Part owner, Mike This is where the South Shore right now may not be so lucky and right knowledge can make the dif- ance with environmental regula- Ingui said “We want to do our part Coalition on Mental Health and it’s all too possible for something ference between being successful tions and voluntarily take greater to the community and for the envi- Aging hopes to make a difference. catastrophic to happen to one of in completing a short sale.” steps to protect the environment. ronment, to keep it clean.” By setting up partnerships with our own. Alex Charfen, co-founder and Salvage yards receive the Green For more information on the mental health agencies and other Please come Thursday night CEO of the Distressed Property Yard designation for meeting six program or to learn how to receive service organizations designed to and help support this very impor- Institute in Austin, Texas, said that criteria including: improvements in EPC’s Green Yard designation, assist our older population, the tant organization and their mis- agents such as Debbi have valu- vehicle processing, waste manage- contact Gerry Javier at 813-627- Coalition is working to create a sion. There will be fun, friends, able perspective on the market, ment, training and recordkeeping, 2600 ext. 1306, or visit www.ep- safety net of options for our resi- and food, along with that perfect and training in short sales that can and the development of a Storm- chc.org. To learn what other com- dents who need help. picture to go over your entry way offer homeowners real alternatives water Pollution Prevention Plan. panies in Hillsborough County If you are interested in knowing table. Or maybe it will look bet- to foreclosure. “On behalf of the Environmental have received environmental cer- more about this new coalition or ter in the bedroom. Or the dining To learn more, visit www.Tampa. Protection Commission, thank you tifications and awards, visit www. even signing up to be a volunteer, room… Listingbook.com or contact Debbi for doing your part by becoming hillsboroughcounty.org/green. at 813-263-0932.

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ast week I had an hour Tampa earlier last week, Michelle, Minnesota, I was able to talk to for a local newspaper. He was a to kill while waiting for as usual, insisted on a long hug my Mom about her courtship romantic. He not only discussed Lmy flight home at the and a romantic movie kind of Saying with my Dad. They lived in G-rated romantic things about Minneapolis-St. Paul airport. The kiss, and then she kept waving towns about 20 miles apart and my Mom when I was a kid, he weather was actually survivable and blowing kisses until I was out sometimes would write each other believed in them. He also must for January in Minnesota so I sat of sight on the tram to the airside twice a day. Real letters with pen have believed, as he typed his outside of the arrivals area where (wait, was all that too much Goodbyes put to paper and a postage stamp. sabbatical request, that he may travelers were dropped off for information?). That’s the norm You just can’t send a romantic have found a way out of the rat flights. I soon became fascinated for us, but it certainly wasn’t the his luggage to enter the terminal. text message on a cell phone in race that certainly must have been with how people said goodbye to norm for the Minnesotans I saw Neither of them looked back. my opinion. You really can’t even a romance damper for him. The their spouses or significant others. last week. Then there was the somewhat- send a romantic email. It’s just man worked very long hours. It was nearly an even split of For the most part, the couples past-middle-age couple with too impersonal — there is simply I’m convinced that in addition husbands dropping off wives I saw would give a very brief a look that said, “We’re no comparison between cursive to writing stories, what he really and vice versa. Perhaps it was hug and, perhaps a brief kiss. comfortable, relatively affluent handwriting and dots forming wanted was to reclaim his soul the stoicism derived from the One young mother with a baby and happy.” They met at the words on a computer screen. and to look at the world in a Northern European ancestry of strapped into a car seat, spent trunk of their car as the husband For dates, my Mom would dress different way, to remember what most people in that northern several minutes talking to and pulled out his luggage. They did up and board a train that would the good stuff looked like. state, but I didn’t notice a lot of kissing the baby before she the brief hug and kiss thing, and carry her to my Dad’s The application, passionate goodbyes. grabbed her luggage from her then he whispered something town that was so small now 34 years old, was In the days before 9/11, when I husband. They took a few steps into her ear. My guess was that it it wasn’t even on a filled out but remains would drop off my wife Michelle apart and then apparently realized was an inside joke between them, highway, but like most unsigned. He died for a flight, I would walk her to they forgot to say goodbye to or it might have been a simple towns back then, it shortly after typing it, the gate and, more often than each other. A quick hug and a kiss reminder that he was flying some had a train depot. It is and he never did get to not, even wait to watch the plane and she walked into the terminal place warm while she was stuck in amazing they could do work for the newspaper. take off. Unfortunately, with the without looking back while he and Minnesota with the snow flying. that more than 60 years Observations Sometimes I tell myself heightened security at airports baby drove off. Another woman Regardless, as they separated, he ago, but we cannot By Mitch Traphagen that I’m kind of-sort of these days, that’s generally not just gave her husband a quick was chuckling and she mouthed today. The passenger fulfilling his dream. It [email protected] possible anymore. When I left pat on the back as he gathered up an obscene phrase that ended with trains are long gone is one of the few ways I the word “you!” Then they both in that part of South can compare myself to broke into laughter. They waved Dakota, as they are in much of the him, a man who stood so tall in so at each other as she drove off. So, nation. many respects. one couple out of a few dozen I can’t speak for anyone else, I took a train from downtown showed a trace of romance. but it sure seems like romance Minneapolis to the airport as light Just when I thought romance has taken a back seat along with snow was falling over the city. The was nearly dead in Minnesota, a lot of other things in this age train is a fairly recent investment, I noticed a man about my age of technological progress and the and it seems to be a good one. It sitting in the window seat of my economic downturn. That’s kind not only provided a fast way to aisle. As the plane pulled back of surprising, too, because being the airport (avoiding the traffic from the gate and the windows of romantic does not have to be madness on the city’s freeways), the airport were visible, he turned expensive. If nothing else, the web but it was inexpensive and nearly his light on and waved repeatedly should be feeding us with good packed full with travelers, Mall out the window. I have no idea if ideas. And, in my opinion, you of America shoppers and office the person he was waving to saw can be a romantic without being commuters. Using my cell phone, him, but I thought that was pretty sappy. I shot pictures out the window for cool. For him, just the chance she Trains are romantic, you can Michelle to see and relive some saw him was apparently good wave goodbye on the platform, of her life growing up in that enough. watching the cars pull out of city. I spent an hour watching the My Dad, Bruce Traphagen, was a romantic guy. I like to think I’m a chip off Is it just me or is romance the station. Today, the best you goodbyes and then boarded my the old block, but that may be giving me too much credit. I’m working on it, being challenged in this era? In can do is stand in amongst an plane, bound for home. though. impatient crowd before a heavily At midnight, I landed in Tampa fortified security checkpoint at and walked past gates and shops an airport. That doesn’t exactly that had closed hours before. A lend itself towards romance — crowd of people from my flight which is partially what, I assume, filled the tram that took us to the created and influenced the cursory terminal and there stood another goodbyes I saw out in front of the crowd of people waiting to greet Minneapolis airport. us. While I can’t tell you if the In a stack of my Dad’s hellos in Tampa were as stoic paperwork that my sister Pam had as the goodbyes in Minneapolis undertaken the monumental effort (because I only saw one person to organize, was a completely in the waiting crowd), I can tell filled out application for a leave you that hellos are much better of absence from his extremely than goodbyes. But I’m sure you stressful and time-consuming job already knew that. Romance may as the Dean of Students and acting be more challenging today but it president of a large community isn’t entirely gone. Sometimes college. 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Poets read their verses to a non- The Kiwanis Club of South critical and receptive group, in selected as the inaugural group of NAACP in 1940 and during World There will be appliances, some Shore will hold a wine and cheese inductees into the new Florida Civ- War II campaigned for desegrega- furniture, clothes, Christmas deco- a cozy, safe environment. Poets party from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, range from ‘tweens to nonagenar- il Rights Hall of Fame. Governor tion in the armed forces. rations, and lots of miscellaneous Feb. 19 in the Florida Room. Rick Scott has chosen pioneering Rev. Dr. Charles Kenzie Steele household items. Biscuits and ians and everyone is welcome, in- The ticket price of $7 will including those who just come to lis- educator Mary McLeod Bethune, Sr. (1914-1980) gravy will be available for break- clude wine, cheese, crackers, soda civil rights leader C.K. Steele and For a time, the only statute of fast, hot dogs for lunch and baked ten or aspiring poets who want to and water. There will also be door learn. This is not a critique group. advocate for seniors and minori- a person in Florida’s capital city goods ‘while supplies last.’ prizes and a 50-50 raffle. ties Claude Pepper as the first indi- was of the Rev. C.K. Steele, who Anyone wishing to donate items On Monday, Feb. 13 award- If you want to donate a door winning poet, Fran Orenstein will viduals to be enshrined in the new from his beginnings as a teenage for sale may call the church office prize, bring it with you, wrapped Hall, which was established by the preacher rose to become one of at 645-1241 before 2:30 p.m. any present Meditation to Creation, an up, to the party. Ticket sales are interactive workshop using guided Legislature in 2010. the leading voices of the nation’s weekday for assistance in transpor- available at the Atrium kiosk from The three will be memorialized civil rights movement. While serv- tation of items or you may bring imagery to create original poems. 9 a.m. to noon until Feb. 17. Call Sue Morris at 813-689- on plaques displayed on a wall of ing at Tallahassee’s Bethel Baptist the items to the church yourself. The Club’s College Scholarships honor in the state Capitol Build- Church in 1956, Rev. Steele orga- Proceeds will go for church proj- 1085 for more information, or just Fund will benefit. come. Carpools are available from ing rotunda. The plaques will be nized a months-long bus boycott ects. Leftover items will be donat- unveiled at a formal induction cer- that, though less prominent than its ed to the Salvation Army. Sun City Center, Apollo Beach and Riverview. emony to be held soon. The Gov- Montgomery counterpart, resulted ernor selected the three individuals in the end of segregated seating from among 10 finalists submitted on city buses. He soon presided to him by the Florida Commission over the first meeting of what Bill Bailey’s 2012 Winter on Human Relations. eventually became the Southern “Each one of these individuals Christian Leadership Conference, has lived a remarkable life, dedi- serving as its first vice president cated to forwarding the cause of under the leadership of Dr. Martin civil rights,” Governor Scott said. Luther King Jr. Rev. Steele served GOSPEL MUSIC CONVENTION “They serve as shining examples as state and local president of the in our time as we strive to give ev- NAACP and throughout the 1960s eryone a fair chance for economic remained involved in efforts to and educational development that eliminate racial discrimination will strengthen our state and na- in all public facilities across the Monday through Saturday tion.” South. His efforts to improve con- Under the law establishing the ditions in the African American Civil Rights Hall of Fame, the community continued throughout February 6-11, 2012 Commission accepts nominations the remainder of his life. and submits 10 finalists to the Claude Denson Pepper (1900- PALMETTO, FL - MANATEE CONVENTION CENTER Governor, who may select up to 1989) (One Haben Blvd - just o US Hwy 301/41) three individuals to be inducted. As a state legislator, member The legislation establishing the of Congress and U.S. Senator, Hall was championed in the Legis- Claude Pepper was best known as MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6th lature by Sen. Tony Hill and Rep. the nation’s foremost champion 7pm - Hoppers, Kingsmen, Dove Brothers Alan Williams, along with many of the elderly. Occasionally over- Tony Gore & Majesty, Diplomats cosponsors. looked is the fact that, even as a “The legacy of these three trail- young office holder, Pepper also TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7th blazers is all around us,” said Mi- advocated equal opportunities for 10am - Chapel Service with Randy Perry chelle Wilson, executive director women, for minorities and for un- Booth Brothers Ronnie Milsap 1:30pm - Original Couriers, Taylors of the Florida Commission on Hu- derpaid laborers. He was elected man Relations. “The lives of all to the Florida House of Represen- 7pm - Gold City, Ivan Parker, Brian Free & Floridians are enriched through tatives from Taylor County at age Assurance, their outstanding contributions, so 27, and one of his first legislative LeFevre Quartet, plus “Classic Gold City it is fitting that they be honored for successes was a bill that exempted years to come in the seat of Florida all Floridians older than 65 from Reunion” government.” having to obtain fishing licenses. with Ivan Parker, Brian Free, Mike LeFevre, and The Florida Civil Rights Hall of He also opposed a resolution that Tim Riley Fame honors individuals who were undermined the idea of racial born in Florida or adopted the state equality. Later as a member of Dr. Charles Collingsworth Family WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8th Stanley as their home. The first ones being Congress, Pepper authored a Fair 10am - Chapel Service with Jerry Go & Little honored as inductees are: Labor Standards Act establishing Jan Mary McLeod Bethune (1875- a minimum wage and maximum 1955) hours for laborers, introduced 1:30pm - Browders, Southern Sound Quartet Mary McLeod Bethune’s work a forerunner of Social Security, 7pm - Ronnie Milsap, Collingsworth Family, in Florida and the United States sponsored an Equal Pay for Equal opened doors for all African Amer- Work for Women resolution, sup- Greater Vision Legacy Five Karen Peck & New River, Wilburn & Wilburn icans, but particularly women, and ported legislation to eliminate poll THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9th enhanced the lives of all people taxes and introduced a bill calling 10am - Chapel Service with Randy Perry who needed an advocate. The first for “adequate health care” for all 1:30pm - Dr. Charles Stanley, Greater Vision of her parents’ children born after Americans. In the 1960s, Pepper the Emancipation Proclamation, supported all civil rights legisla- 7pm - “Jubilee Night” with the Booth Brothers, she understood from an early age tion in Congress and was influen- Legacy Five, and Greater Vision the value of education and a free tial in the creation of Medicare and mind. She worked as a teacher and Medicaid. In his later years, Pepper FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9th missionary in South Carolina and focused substantially on the needs 10am - Chapel Service with Mike Holcombe Georgia before moving to the Flor- of the elderly; one of the last ma- and Forgiven Trio ida community of Palatka, where jor pieces of his legislative legacy Hoppers Triumphant 1:30pm - Ronnie, Michael, and Jim - SOLO she established a mission school was a 1986 law barring mandatory Quartet for black children and taught their retirement based on age. He was a 7pm - Booth Brothers, Inspirations, Perrys, parents to read and write. In 1904, recipient of the Presidential Medal Tribute Quartet, Browns she moved her family to Daytona of Freedom and appeared on the Beach and established the Daytona cover of Time magazine in 1935 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10th Normal and Industrial School for and then again in 1982 – almost a 10am - Chapel Service with Mark Trammell Colored Girls – the institution now half-century later. Isaacs Gold City 1:30pm - Soul’d Out Quartet and Freedom Trio known as Bethune-Cookman Uni- The Commission will soon begin versity. She served as president of accepting nominations for individ- 7pm - Triumphant Quartet, Isaacs, Je & Sheri the school from its founding un- uals to become the second group of Easter, Mark Trammell Quartet, Dixie Echoes til 1942, by which time she was inductees into the Civil Rights Hall a nationally recognized figure. of Fame. 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Left to Right: School Principal, Tim Vanderveer, Grace Bibisi, Lodge Chairwoman, students, Brianna Twitty, Jasmine Chavez, Manny Fox, Savannah Durden, Connor Mortus, Jacob LoCicero, and Ex- alted Ruler Chuck Stieb. Elks Lodge 2672 assists educators with donations South Hillsborough Elks Lodge 2672 presented to Reddick Elementary’s Terrific Kids announced Ruskin Christian School, 3-Document Cameras and January Terrific Kid Winners are: Cesar Nava-Sanchez, Marilyn Mejia, Daniel Antonio-Gonzalez, Beatriz 3-Document Projectors. The new system will allow educators to enhance Santiago, Jose Roman, Jorge Jantes, Ciarra Register, Heather Rocha, Celeste Rodriguez, Homero Al- their visuals by displaying maps, charts, graphs and photos through the varado, Jose Guzman, Aaliyah Gomez, Alex Ambrocio Cuevas, Erik Checo, Rojelio Mendoza-Martinez, document camera that will project onto a viewing area replacing anti- Aliyah Marquez, Jaime Valdez, Jonathan Castillo, Evelynn Rocha, Laura Bravo, Gabriel Morales, Ethan quated overhead projectors. Money was made available through a grati- Villarreal, Denise Obregon, Julian Gomez, Margarita Orenday, Marissa Guevara, Chayann Lopez, Yuleibi tude grant from the Elks National Foundation. The $2,000 grant was Riqueno, Madison Smith, Deangelo Pallares, Amber Miller, Manuel Meza, Tyler Cooper, Yamilet Serrano, obtained by reaching its per capita of $4.50 donated to the Elks National Madison Carrillo, Ryan Scott, Edward Quintana, Pablo Centeno, & Hannah Kessinger Foundation. Gamble Plantation is festival site C.A.R.E. Pets of the Week The Florida Department of En- vironmental Protection’s Gamble C.A.R.E. is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Plantation Historic State Park, For directions, visit www.CareShelter.org or call (813) 645-2273. in conjunction with The Gamble Plantation Preservation Alliance, will host the 12th Annual Planta- tion Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Feb. 4 and 5 at Gamble NEED MONEY FAST? Plantation 3708 Patten Avenue El- Refund Anticipation Loan* lenton. Visitors will enjoy an arts and crafts show, a school art com- AVAILABLE IN 24 HOURS OR LESS! petition, free tours of the Gamble Get your money as soon as the next day. *Upon approval. Mansion and the Patten House, • Individual/Household Tax Prep • ITIN Applications $ • Corporate Tax Prep • Accounting Services food and beverage vendors and 20 Off Preparation • Corporate & Small Business Start Up more. NEW CLIENTS ONLY • Quarterly Reports • Notary Services Admission and parking for the event is free. Donations will be 465 N. U.S. Highway 41 • Ruskin, FL 33570 accepted to benefit the Gamble Cloud Rex Plantation Preservation Alliance, Cloud is a gray-silver female do- Rex is a handsome American 813-645-1756 a non-profit Citizens Support Or- mestic short hair. She tends to be Bulldog mix who was abandoned ganization dedicated to supporting on the shy side but can be pried by his owner. He came to the the Gamble Plantation Historic out of her shell for a pleasurable shelter very skinny and suffering State Park. Gamble Plantation is up front petting experience. Cloud from heartworms. The shelter has located on US 301 in Ellenton, ap- was found as a stray but is making worked on getting his health back proximately one mile west of I-75 great strides to fit in and she just in order and Rex is now working (exit 224). wants to go to her forever home the crowds in hopes that some For more information, contact soon. She has been spayed and wonderful person will offer him the park at (941) 723-4536 or visit brought up-to-date on her shots, a forever home. Rex has an awe- www.floridastateparks.org/gam- and microchipped. Visit Cloud and some personality and a great smile. bleplantation/. make her part of your family. He showers every person he meets DOB: Approx. January 2, 2010 with love. He also seems to like February Art other dogs, especially puppies. Do Classes you have a place in your heart for A three week series of art classes this goofy guy? If so, come and at The Big Draw Studio, Ruskin meet him. As part of Rex’s adop- is being offered for elementary tion, he has been neutered, micro- artists, by Margit Redlawsk, art chipped, brought current on his teacher at Apollo Beach Elemen- shots, and put through Heartworm tary. The goal of these classes will treatment. be to create a painting on canvas, DOB: December 2, 2009 from the planning stages to the completed artwork. The cost is $45 per child for a 3 class series from 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. on Feb. 6, 13 and 20. The classes are designed for building artists, ages 5-10. All materials will be Come see our... Stop in for a provided. 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The architect said he would encourage the collection of design ideas from throughout the community and indicated he is looking forward to the review results. Chuck Collett, CA director as well as current board vice president, also pointed out the participatory design process being offered association members is the first time in the community’s 50-year history that resident input has been sought about the buildings they will use. “And we are listening,” he added. Barnes suggested that members with design ideas to contribute and who want to take part contact the CA office, ask to be added to the architectural design committee roster and provide their names Honesty pays at Ruskin Elementary along with telephone numbers. “Alderman and Griffin will take it Recently SCC Kiwanians pre- Elementary students were hon- Bianca Sanchez, Juan Fuentes, Elementary, Kiwanis Members- from there,” he added. David Andres, Lisbeth Ramirez, Joe Nargowala, Charlene Wirick. sented more than 60 Terrific Kids ored for exemplifying the char- “The only requirement is that with certificates. The Ruskin acter trait “honesty.” Pictured Janissa Uribes, Rachel Beasley, Those students that received the are Mariah Estrada, Jillian Gif- Matthew Balderas, Justice Wig- award, but were not present for input be positive,” he asserted. ford, Alexander Rocha, Jr., Lili- gins, Raul Hernandes- Sustait, the photo are: Richard Harrell, “It won’t serve any constructive Bookworm Used ana Arellano, Merrick Shuman, Jasmine Pena, Brian Clavel, Jacob Davis, Johnny Sanchez, purpose to simply register a Books Yenri Perez, Anika Hartvigson, Zaida Dominguez, Brizeyda Ro- and Damian Lugo. dislike, but for those who have Breon Triplett, Karely Morales- driguez, Tyler Vann, Morgane an idea to describe or a sketch to Perez, Christopher Vazquez, Rogers, Angelina Rozema, Nar- offer, bring it on.” Alejandro Baltazar, Yadira Es- da Barrera, Jared Mishler, Ol- The Observer News The process to refine designs, pindola, Leigh Granger, Pilar ivia Sims, Kroekrit Junyui, Jose family of newspapers is your of course, depends on the /PEN4UESDAY 3ATURDAYs Lopez-Perez, Alexander Moreno, Arias, Harley Frietsch, Salvador most reliable source for outcome of a CA membership Used Paperbacks, Hardbacks Patricia Rodriguez, Diana Rojo- Galvan, Araceli Perez, Carlos Fu- community news in South Children’s & Specialty Books! 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The AICPA’s (American Insti- tute of Certified Public Accoun- Enjoy MOSI’s February tants) Peer Review Program is dedicated to enhancing the qual- Special Events and Programs ity of accounting, auditing and The Museum of Science and Industry is a not-for-profit, community- attestation services performed by based institution and educational resource dedicated to advancing public AICPA members in public prac- interest, knowledge and understanding of science, industry and technol- tice. Of the 5,500 licensed firms in ogy. Located at 4801 East Fowler Ave. in Tampa, MOSI features edu- the state of Florida, only 1,450 are cational and entertaining exhibits, activities and special events, and is in the peer review system; of these home to Florida’s only IMAX® Dome Theatre and the new Sky Trail® 1,450 firms, even fewer perform Ropes Course. 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Alvarez, CPA & Managing Director holding recent certification. case for support, and managing and recruiting motivated professionals. participate in a System Peer Re- It also requires an excellent board of directors, an urgent need within view are responsible for designing the community, and a top notch application. Attend this program to get and complying with a system of professional service we deliver.” Alvarez Company PA CPA Firm started! quality controls that provide a rea- Alvarez Company PA CPA Firm traces its roots to 1975 and is cur- sonable assurance of performing specializes in business and individ- rently located at 605 Apollo Beach Teenage Inventor Hunter Morera Visits MOSI and reporting that conforms to the ual tax planning and preparation; Blvd. Apollo Beach, FL 33572. Saturday, Feb. 4 • 11 a.m. to noon professional standards established audit; review and/or compilation The firm believes in creating mu- Cost: $8 per person; $6 per MOSI Member by the AICPA. of financial statements; business tually beneficial relationships with Hunter Morera, patented cool tool inventor featured on the Discovery JoséEagles A. Alvarez, SetCPA &Their Manag- Weeklyadvisory services; Activities new business clients and business associates. Channel’s show Pitchmen, will present an inspirational story on creating ing Director states, “We take qual- setup; and bookkeeping services, The accounting firm serves cli- an innovative product while overcoming personal challenges. 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They will dures we have in place are integral tion) and Mr. Alvarez is a certified 2400 or by emailing jalvarez@al- learn to make scarves and follow simple patterns for flat knitting proj- in providing our clients with the Quickbooks ProAdvisor. varezcpa.com. ects, including how to cast on, knit, purl and cast off. Participants need to bring two skeins of yarn and matching knitting needles. No experience is Brandon D. Buford necessary. Registration is required. Women of the IN UNIFORM Air Force Airman Brandon D. Military Sea MOSI Presents Knitting NouveauSaturday, Feb. 4 • 4 to 7 p.m. Buford graduated from basic mili- to meet For adults age 21 and up tary training at Lackland Air Force Tampa Bay Cost: $25 per person; $20 per MOSI member Base, San Antonio, TX. WAVES Unit #55 High fashion meets yarn in this simply satisfying social gathering that The airman completed an inten will meet at 11 is perfect for beginners and experienced knitters alike. Knitters will en- sive, eight-week program that a.m. on Saturday, joy listening to tunes while learning knitting tricks and trends. They can included training in military dis- Feb. 11 at St. Mat- bring some wine from MOSI’s IMAX Bar and munch on yummies while cipline and studies, Air Force core thew’s Anglican making friends and making gifts for friends, lovers and others. Partici- values, physical fitness, and basic Church, 10701 pants need to bring two skeins of yarn and matching knitting needles. No warfare principles and skills. Bloomingdale Ave., Riverview. experience is necessary. Registration is required. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward The meeting is held in St. Anne’s MOSI Presents Isometrics For Ionic Energy: an associate in applied science Hall, located at the rear of the New Year Tune-Ups for Body, Mind and Spirit degree through the Community church building. Sunday, Feb. 5 • Adults -- 11 a.m. to noon and 2 to 3 p.m.; John Hook, Jr. College of the Air Force. Membership in the Unit and in Families -- 1 to 2 p.m.; Seniors -- 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Buford is the son of Belinda the parent organization, WAVES Cadet John Michael Hook, Jr. of Buford of Trinity Leaf Place, National, is open to all women Cost: $8 per person; $6 per MOSI member Riverview was recently honored That’s it! The holidays’ overeating and fun-festive treating are over! Riverview, and the brother of who served honorably (including for outstanding academic achieve- Gregory Buford Jr. of Southeast those currently serving) in the U.S. Gear up and head over to MOSI for an ever-rocking, energy-popping, ment at The Citadel, The Military hip-hopping class to bring in the New Year. The science of fitness was 49th Street, Oklahoma City. Navy, Navy Nurse Corps, Coast College of South Carolina, during He is a 2008 graduate of East Guard, Marine Corps, or Maritime never finer than in this class, where isometric techniques for age-appro- the fall semester of the 2011-2012 priate fitness are presented by professionals. Bay High School, Gibsonton, and Service, or related reserve compo- academic year. Hook, Jr. earned he earned an associate degree in nents. one of the college’s top academic 2010 from Hillsborough Commu- For more information call Jean- honors, a Gold Star. nity College, Brandon, FL. nette Green at (813) 657-9164. Gold Stars are presented to stu- Eagles Set Their Weekly Activities dents who achieve a 3.7 grade point average or higher during a e t t e r t o t h e d i t o r The Ruskin Eagles, FOE, located at 1205 1st semester’s course work. In addi- L E : St. S.W. has scheduled the following weekly tion, Hook, Jr. also will be placed activities. on the Dean’s List, a recogni- New School Food Guidelines tion that is given to those cadets All events and activities of the Eagles Club and active duty military students Dear Editor: are supported by the members and members’ whose grade point ratio is 3.2 or I was delighted to read the new USDA guidelines requiring schools guests. higher with no grade below a C for to serve meals with twice as many fruits and vegetables, more whole The FOE Aerie meet at 7 p.m. the 1st and 3rd the previous semester’s work. grains, less sodium and fat, and no meat for breakfast. The guidelines Thursday of the month. The Ladies’ Auxiliary Hook, Jr. is seeking a bachelor’s were mandated by the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act signed by Presi- meets at 7 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Thursday. Eagle Riders meet the degree is Electrical Engineering. dent Obama in 2010 and will go into effect with the next school year. 2nd Sunday of the month at 11:30 a.m. Gold Star and Dean’s List stu- The new guidelines offer a welcome change from USDA’s tradition of Thursday, Feb. 2 -- Bar Games at 1 p.m. dents will be recognized during using the National School Lunch Program as a dumping ground for meat The Citadel’s Jan. 27 military and dairy surpluses. Not surprisingly, 90% of American children are con- Friday, Feb. 3 — Feather Your Nest Game at 6 p.m. dress parade, which begins at 3:45 suming excess fat, only 15% eat recommended servings of fruits and Saturday, Feb. 4 — Meat Raffle at 1 p.m. Beef Stroganoff Dinner at p.m. on Summerall Field. vegetables, and one-third have become overweight or obese. These early 5 p.m. Music by Beauty and the Beast at 6:30 p.m. The Citadel, founded in 1842, dietary flaws become lifelong addictions, raising their risk of diabetes, Sunday, Feb. 5 — Feather Your Nest Game at 6 p.m. is a public, coeducational military heart disease, and stroke. college in Charleston, S.C., that In recent years, Hawaii, California, New York, and Florida legislatures Monday, Feb. 6 — Bingo at 6 p.m. offers a classic military education asked their schools to offer daily vegetarian options, and most school Tuesday, Feb. 7 — Come on down and socialize. for young men and women seek- districts now do. The Baltimore public school system offers its 80,000 students a complete weekly break from meat. 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® © 2011 Allstate Insurance Company (813) 634-7790 Lic# MVS51635 FEBRUARY 2, 2012 OBSERVER NEWS • RIVERVIEW CURRENT • SCC OBSERVER • 15 SCC Woodcarvers win big The SCC Woodcarvers Club however there were entries from mention. Show officials indicated this woodcarving. The Club has an successfully participated in the several other states and Canada. was an unusually high percentage of ongoing training programs to to 2012 Florida Winter National Members of the SCC winners from a single club. introduce newcomers to the joy of Wood Art Expo and Competition. Woodcarving Club entered 30 The SCC Woodcarving Club is a of woodcarving, as well as conducting This Expo and competition was carvings in the competition group of guys and gals who gather seminars for members to increase their held January 21 and 22 in Fort and were awarded 20 ribbons, regularily to share their passion for carving skills. Myers and is one of the premier including eight blue ribbons wood carving competitions in the marking first place rankings. In country with over 600 carvings addition there were six second entered in the competition. Most place awards, five third place of the carvings were from Florida, awards and one honorable

The SCC Woodcarvers team pictured here are (front row, seated) Erwin Karl, Bob Smith, Lynda Herst, and Joe White; back row: A.J. Savastano, Don Erickson, Ralph Frenzilli, Bruce Petrie, Patti Grabowski, and Bob Mendrala. Not pictured is Dean Merrill. 16 • OBSERVER NEWS • RIVERVIEW CURRENT • SCC OBSERVER FEBRUARY 2, 2012 HCI support ■■ Continued from page 1 for closure in a continuing effort most likely back to Lowell Cor- The DOC announced last month to cut costs. The prison, situated rectional in North Central Florida that HCI would be among the 11 on 120 acres bordering C.R. 672, beginning February 1, the depart- prisons and work release centers would be shuttered by March 1, ment said. DOC has stated that in around the state that it earmarked with some 270 inmates transferred the first year after closure, a savings of more than $8 million would be realized. The department cited an excess of unused prison beds and antici- pated high maintenance costs at 35-year-old HCI as part of the ra- tionale supporting the consolida- tion and closure. The agency developed a formula for ranking its facilities and applied the resulting Melody Jameson photos criteria to the 50 plus Florida penal Strong advocates and long time volunteers who mentor HCI female institutions. HCI, it said, ranked at inmates, Janet Smith (right) and Nancy Williams (center) met Rep the bottom , due in part to a high Rich Glorioso (left) during a tour of the prison compound which he daily cost for maintaining each in- led last week. The state legislator from Plant City has joined at least three colleagues in the Florida House and as well as Sen. Ronda mate there. It cited a per diem of Storms and Sen. Mike Fasano, calling for keeping the uniquely suc- $97.59. cessful prison open although the state department of corrections This was just one of the figures wants to close it. Florida legislators, their aides, Hillsborough County officials and challenged last week when a group state Department of Corrections leaders spent an hour and a half of state and county officials, led by examine the department’s case for in focused discussion lead by Rep. Rich Glorioso, (center, at end Glorioso, toured HCI and then sat closure. of table) of the department’s plan to close HCI, the successful state The group, which included prison cherished by inmates, staff and volunteers alike. down with DOC administrators to Hillsborough County Administra- tor Mike Merrill, Hillsborough’s Development Services Director Peggy Smith and Brandon Wagner, the county’s intergovernmental re- GOT SCREENED? lations manager, along with legis- IF YOU ARE CONCERNED ABOUT A SKIN GROWTH, lative aides from the offices of Sen. Tim Cannon, DOC’s assistant WE WOULD BE HAPPY TO EVALUATE IT FOR YOU. Storms, Rep. Rouson, Rep. Glorio- secretary of institutions, fielded so and Rep. Shawn Harrison, first many questions. walked the HCI compound, most skewed raw figures plugged into of them for the first time. a calculation formula are likely to Undergoing the standard search produce skewed, unreliable final CALL TODAY FOR A before getting past high chain link data. fencing and rolled razor wire barri- Hillsborough County personnel ers, they got close up views of the asked for justification of the pro- spartan but immaculate inmate cells posed multi-million dollar main- FREE SKIN CANCER and dorms, they walked through tenance costs that DOC says the the inmate dining hall during lunch HCI campus would require if con- hour greeted cheerfully by the eat- tinued in use. The department has SCREENING! ing women. They checked out the estimated the cost of replacing or NOW ACCEPTING AV-MED INSURANCE inmate-staffed prison laundry, the repairing a failed roof on one dorm computer lab with 10 stations fea- at least five times higher than the turing new equipment donated by amount agreed to by a local con- The Skin Cancer Centers / Dermatology Associates volunteers where inmates learn tractor willing to do the work. Howard A. Oriba, M.D. | Michael G. Caruso, M.D. | Leslee Baute, P.A. computer skills, practicing for job Glorioso suggested that the high 4002 Sun City Center Blvd. Unit 102 hunting following release, and they $97 per diem being used by DOC Sun City Center, FL 33573 saw the well-stocked library that to demonstrate HCI’s high cost to (One Block West of the Hospital) 813-634-1455 for some constitutes the only con- keep actually would be reduced nection with the outside world. to a more reasonable level on par They stepped into the quiet, dark- with other facilities if the medical SIGN UP FOR A FREE SKIN CANCER SCREENING ened but well-used chapel which services provided to inmates not BRING THIS COUPON IN TO RECEIVE A FREE GIFT! is the center of the prison’s faith- residing at HCI were not added related programs and took in the into and therefore inflating the sewing center where inmates create HCI budget. In addition, he sug- many articles donated to help area gested that increasing the HCI children and local teachers. They inmate population to the allowed glimpsed the daily prayer circle limit would further reduce per-in- forming on the outdoor basketball mate costs. court, as dozens of inmates clasped As the session ended, Canney hands to unite in prayer and song also asked Tim Cannon, DOC’s for a short time at mid-day. assistant secretary of institutions, And back in Warden Robin if the department would agree not Smith’s conference room, they to transfer inmates out of HCI un- expressed surprise over the tidy til after the current legislative ses- environment, the hopeful atmo- sion ended sometime in March. He sphere, the charitable productivity responded he could not make that of the HCI compound where a pair commitment. Canney later pointed of sand hill cranes share the land- out that newly-installed Depart- scape with inmates. “This is not a ment of Corrections Secretary Ken warehouse,” Glorioso summed up Tucker, did make the commitment emphatically for the group, “this is during a senate sub-committee a prison that works.” hearing on prison budget matters On that note, several began to earlier in the week. question the DOC contentions used Glorioso said this week that his to justify the planned closure. Aud- Florida House of Representatives ie Canney, Storms’ legislative aide, prison appropriations committee wanted to know why recidivism, a budget does not eliminate HCI reliable measure of HCI’s success and that an extra $2 million has in helping inmates re-enter society been added to it, designated for We donate food to feed thousands — and thereafter lead constructive HCI maintenance and repairs. Any lives, was not included in the DOC challenge to that proposed appro- and the smiles come free, too. criteria used to rank it the least priation could come at mid-week, desirable facility to keep. DOC he indicated, when his portion of Our mission is to help the world grow the food it needs. And right here in our documents put the HCI inmate rate the larger House budget goes un- corner of the world, we’re engaging with Feeding America Tampa Bay to help of return to prison variously at 6 der review. end hunger. With more than 200 member food banks operating in 50 states, and 11 and 14 percent. Even at 14 Reiterating a point that was em- Feeding America helps feed 37 million low-income people, including 14 million percent, HCI recidivism is among phasized in the Monday meeting children and nearly 3 million seniors. Here in Central Florida, Mosaic is proud lowest in the state and indicates 86 with MacNamara, the governor’s percent of its released inmates do chief of staff, Glorioso asserted to be partnering with Feeding America Tampa Bay through food drives and ® not re-enter the prison system. “HCI is a prison that does what ﬁnancial support to help meet these critical needs. Amber Smith, legislative aide we expect and want a prison to do. to Glorioso, pointed to potential Closing something that works suc- A better Florida and a better world discrepancy in the DOC method cessfully makes no sense at all.” of computation and suggested that Copyright 2012 Melody Jameson FEBRUARY 2, 2012 OBSERVER NEWS • RIVERVIEW CURRENT • SCC OBSERVER • 17

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He is a a two-night stay An amazing graduate of Duke University Medical in Amsterdam visit to a lo- Center in Durham, North Carolina, in order to split Lion cal school and joined our practice a year up such long stretches of air time, followed, where beautiful chil- Bay Area Cardiology ago. Dr. Perzanowski is currently and thoroughly enjoyed this lovely dren sang to the group, before they accepting patients at our Sun City city, known for the splendid mu- continued on to Lake Nakuru for a Locations: Center, Brandon, and Tampa Offices. seums, diamonds and tulips. Sue picnic lunch and the experience of 635 Eichenfeld Drive stayed in the center of the city at seeing thousands of flamingoes and Brandon, FL 33511 Our Physicians the Mint Hotel so that she could be white pelicans. 813-684-6000 Ravi Khant, M.D. F.A.C.C. within walking distance of all the Another game drive proved to be Saurabh Chokshi, M.D., F.A.C.C. city offers. She enjoyed the Van fruitful when the group spotted ze- 3920 Galen Court Bay Area Hoshedar Tamboli, M.D., F.A.C.C. Gogh Museum, a trip to learn about bras, elephants, lions and a majes- Sun City Center, FL 33573 Cardiology Stephen Mester, M.D., F.A.C.C. diamond-cutting and classifications tic leopard lazily sleeping high up 813-634-7200 Associates, William Bugni, M.D., F.A.C.C. at Gasser Diamonds, and a memo- in a tree. Sue couldn’t pass up the Robert Betzu, M.D., F.A.C.C. rable, moving visit to the Anne optional night game drive, which 5 Tampa General Circle, Ste. 850 P.A. Rolando Rodriguez, M.D., F.A.C.C. Tampa, FL 33606 Tehreen Khan, M.D., F.A.C.C. Frank Museum. She was amazed offered up giraffes, spotted hyenas, Robert Dewhurst, M.D., F.A.C.C. by the fact that there are 750,000 water buffalos and more zebra. She 813-684-6000 Umesh Gowda, M.D., F.A.C.C. bicycles in Amsterdam, with park- didn’t know the trip could get bet- Sue Stonerock, M.D. ing garages solely for bikes! ter, but the upcoming Masai Mara www.bayareacardiology.net Christian Perzanowski, M.D., F.A.C.C. On the next air leg from Amster- Game Reserve (an extension of the dam to Nairobi, Sue had a few ap- Great Serengeti Plain) offered the prehensions, wondering nervously most magnificent game viewing if perhaps she hadn’t been dreaming of all: the birth of a baby impala, of this safari for so long that she’d a zebra nursing, troops of baboons built it up too much in her mind, playing with their young, and adult and mused briefly about whether lions sleeping the day away while she’d be disappointed in Kenya. their cubs played nearby. Sue loved She needn’t have worried at all, watching the elephants protect their though, because she relays that this young in their midst, and a trip to trip clearly outshone any other she’s visit the Masai village to see their ever taken! After a brief one night homes and dance with them capped stay in Nairobi, Sue’s group headed off the day. for Samburu, were she was assigned Sue couldn’t resist the oppor- a travel van for the next week. The tunity to take an early morning group stayed in tented accommoda- (6am!) hot air balloon ride 2000 tions for the first few nights, where feet over the reserve, which offered mosquito netting romantically sur- breathtaking vistas and views of rounded the beds and the group lions, giraffe and elephant in their enjoyed their first wild game drive own habitat ~ a lifetime wish come of the trip. Sue explained that these true! The last evening in the Masai $ 95 tents were “definitely not roughing Mara included a “bush dinner” and $ 00 it,” but outfitted luxuriously. Inter- a Masai traditional dance perfor- 6 esting lectures were provided to mance…the perfect ending to a 2 explain Samburu’s unique culture. perfect trip! The group moved on to the famed As you might have guessed, Sue Mt. Kenya Safari Lodge, formerly is willing to share her feelings owned by actor William Holden, about her amazing trip, and offer and situated on gorgeous manicured travel advice, to anyone who also grounds, with it’s own on-premise has Africa at the top of their own animal orphanage, which was a trip “bucket list!” highlight. Sue can be reached at Sun City Next on Sue’s itinerary was a stop Center Travelworld, 906 N. Pebble at Nyahururu waterfall at the floor of Beach Blvd. in Sun City Center, the Great Rift Valley, on the way to 813-634-3318. 18 • OBSERVER NEWS • RIVERVIEW CURRENT • SCC OBSERVER FEBRUARY 2, 2012 Stolen golf carts, gunshots, Ruskin’s SouthShore Market finds another perfect day Shoppers at the monthly SouthShore Market in Ruskin were greeted with stabbing keep HCSO busy blue skies, cool temperatures and a wide selection of vendors with products ranging from photography to farm ■■ By Mitch Traphagen fresh produce. 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Upcoming Events organization increases efficien- vision pulled together all the field Reduction in Force Wednesday Feb. 3 cies, reduces operational costs and operations, maintenance and con- As part of the reorganization Chef’s Choice Dinners from Steak, Fish or Shrimp Dinner meets the District’s core mission struction of the District under one efforts, the District staff is being 5:30 – 7 p.m. Cover-Your-Moose from 5 – 7 p.m. with entertainment responsibilities in the areas of wa- Division. Under that Division, the reduced by 148 people, most of Bar Games 7 p.m. for all ages by Taylor & Taylor ter supply, flood protection, water Land Resources and Operations whom agreed to voluntary separa- Thursday starting at 7:30 p.m. quality and natural systems. bureaus were combined, and a tion plans. The remaining reduc- Tacos/ Burgers 5 – 7 p.m. Draw Feb. 4 “We are funded with taxpayer Data Collection Bureau was cre- tions include primarily temporary, Darts 7:30 p.m. Dinner & Magic Show by dollars,” said Executive Director ated to consolidate all data collec- contractual and student staff. The Friday “Bones” dinner will be Kay’s Fa- Blake Guillory. “Especially dur- tion efforts. District will continue to employ Steak/Fish Dinners 5 – 7:30 p.m. mous Meat Loaf from 5:30 – 7:30 ing difficult economic times, we Regulation 615 by Oct. 1, 2012. Karaoke 7:30 p.m. p.m. with the Magic Show starting must use sound business principles Significant savings will also re- “Despite the reductions in force, Saturday at 8 p.m. to provide maximum value to the sult from the reorganization of the we still have a large, talented pool Various Lodge Events Tickets are $10 in advance or taxpayers of our District.” Regulation Division. Permitting of employees remaining at the Have to watch the Calendar $12 at the door. For just the Show Guillory and his executive lead- review processes will be central- District. I am confident that we Sunday it’s $5. Wear your best pirate attire, ership team reviewed each division ized in the District’s Tampa office can continue to protect the water Beer Specials best dressed will be rewarded. and program to identify opportu- to ensure that permit applicants resources of our region and meet Wings 6 @ $3 / 3 – 6 Feb. 5 nities to improve processes and throughout the District are treated the needs of our citizens.” Bar Games 3 – 6 p.m. Super Bowl Sunday with a big combine programs for efficiency consistently. Grouping staff by Moving Forward Free Pool screen TV and a party. and effectiveness. programs in a central location will Thanks to its pay-as-you-go phi- Feb. 10, 17, 24 “We were able to accomplish our increase efficiencies, eliminate losophy, the District has reserves Moose Idol goals while still retaining all of our duplication of services and reduce available to help balance the bud- Have you picked your favorite major programs,” Guillory said. costs. get. However, projecting limited yet? Reorganization The District will continue to growth in our area and slightly de- Finals March 3 Many of the organizational maintain a local presence in the clining property values for 2013, Feb. 11 changes were driven by a work- existing service offices to maintain the District will continue to look Valentine Sweet Heart Ball load and staff analysis conducted quality customer service and to en- for savings. Elegant Dinner starts at 6 p.m. by an independent consulting firm. sure that the public has convenient “Just as every business and fam- with entertainment by the Flip This report identified the potential access to District staff. Also, on- ily has done, we too will be tak- Side Band for a most romantic to increase the District’s efficiency line permitting services are being ing a closer look at everything we evening. and reduce costs by restructuring enhanced and improved to make it do, and finding ways to create ef- the organization and improving its easier and more convenient to sub- ficiencies or streamline our opera- technology, processes and proce- mit permit applications and access tions,” said Guillory. dures. permit data. Dollar Stretcher Tips Mah Jongg Tournament to be held Frozen Burgers A Mah Jongg Tournament is being sponsored by Freedom Plaza, a presti- The plastic sleeves that cover each slice of cheese in an American cheese gious adult community in Sun City Center, for Chai Chapter of Hadassah. package are perfect when washed to use as dividers between burgers being It will take place at Freedom Plaza, 1010 American Eagle Blvd., Sun City stored in the freezer. I just place the stack in a zipper bag. This makes Center on Saturday, Feb. 28 from 8:30 - 4:00. The cost is $36 to play and removing one or two patties easy to do when the time comes. includes a continental breakfast, lunch, and snacks. Prizes, drawings, and Bonnie in Arkansas door prizes will be awarded. You MUST register in advance and space is limited so first come, first served. Call Carol at 813-829-7227 or e-mail her Want to live better on the money you already make? Visit to find hundreds of articles to help you stretch your day and your dollar! Copyright 2012 Dollar Stretcher, Inc. COMMUNITY CHURCH COLLEGE UNITED FREE CATALOG SpRINg SESSION COMMUNITY CHURCH with full details for the courses available at February 20 through March 29 college office in the ch urch, SCC Library, and The Spring Session consists of six 90-minute classes: GREAT HALL around town. For information, call The cost is $25 for a six week session. 1501 La Jolla Avenue, SCC (813) 634-8607 or email [email protected]. One day a week: 1-1/2 hour class. (813) 634-8607 Website: www.4lifelearning.org Walk-ins welcome in unlimited classes for $5 per class. REgISTRaTION ONlINE Adult Education Classes. These are non-credit courses with no previous education needed. (for unlimited classes ONLY) Classes are open to everyone in the entire community & surrounding areas. You may register on the website: www.4lifelearning.org MONDAYS WEDNESDAYS or print out a registration form, mail it in with your check 8:30 - 10:00 Qi Gong: Healing & Consciousness 8:30 - 10:00 Economic Issues or drop it off at the college Monday-Thursday mornings 10:30 - Noon Islam Then and Now: Mecca to 8:30 - 10:00 Baseball: Then and Now 8:30 to Noon. We are closed on Fridays and holidays. Manhattan 8:30 - 10:00 Interior Design I You may register with PayPal on the Web site: 10:30 - Noon Beginning Bridge* 10:30 - Noon Tampa General Hospital’s www.4lifelearning.org - etc. 10:30 - Noon Beginning Sign Language Health Series REgISTRaTION 1:00 - 2:30 Advanced Sign Language 10:30 - Noon DNA: Our Mysterious In the College office 8:30 a.m. to noon 1:00 - 2:30 Introduction to Great Poetry Genome Monday through Thursdays only until start of classes. 1:00 - 2:30 Karate (Section 1) 10:30 - Noon News and Views RIpS aND OURS 1:00 - 2:30 Economics and Modern Investing 10:30 - Noon Introduction to the iPhone and T T 1:30 - 2:15 Basic Dog Training* iPad* Friday, February 24 • 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 3:00 - 4:30 The Torah through a Christian Pespective 1:00 - 2:30 Sexuality and Aging Giraffe Ranch, Dade City • Cost: $67 3:00 - 4:30 Transform Your Life Thru Meditation* 1:00 - 2:30 Asking Questions, Socratic Lunch is included at ‘Pearl in the Grove Dialogue/Art of Conversing Friday, March 2 • 9:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m. TUESDAYS 1:00 - 2:30 The Age of Napolean House Tour at Lakewood Ranch sponored by the 8:30 - 10:00 Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine 3:00 - 4:30 Mark Twain, the Great Sarasota Orchestra Association • Cost: $48 10:30 - 11:15 Advanced Dog Training* American Writer Lunch will be on your own. 10:30 - Noon Bad Girls of the Bible* Friday, March 9 • 4:30 - 9 p.m. 10:30 - Noon Exploring Keys to Healthy Aging THURSDAYS Dinner at The Field Club in Sarasota • Cost: $67 10:30 - Noon U.S. History 1850-1877 8:30 - 10:00 Why Study Latin? Exact change for cocktails will be collected on the bus. 10:30 - Noon Digital Point & Shoot Camera* 10:30 - Noon Edgar Cayce: Comprehensive 1:00 - 2:30 How to Buy and Sell Jewelry Review of His Life Friday, March 16 • 5:45 - 11:30 p.m. 1:00 - 2:30 Effective Ways to a Long, Healthy Life* 10:30 - Noon Hypnosis: Milton H. Erickson, The Opera “Carmen” at Sarasota Opera House 1:00 - 2:30 Reclaiming Your Territory After Life MD* • Cost: $65 & $85 (depending on seating) Transitions 10:30 - Noon Dreams and You Friday, March 23 • 10:15 - 3:15 p.m. 3:00 - 4:30 Our Father Abraham 1:00 - 2:30 Metaphysical Spirituality Starlite Luncheon Cruise, St. Pete • Cost: $49 3:00 - 4:30 Dulcimer -- Beginning 1:00 - 2:30 Karate: Section II Cruise on the Starlite Princess paddle boat around the Bay. *Limited enrollment. 3:00 - 4:30 How to Read Music Lunch will be prepared to order on the cruise. You must wait and sign up on Jan. 31 or later. 3:00 - 4:30 Computer Fundamentals* 20 • OBSERVER NEWS • RIVERVIEW CURRENT • SCC OBSERVER FEBRUARY 2, 2012 Gratitude offered to volunteers The Knights of Columbus council cil 2533, Tom oversees the work of food has been distributed during the 7282 and 4th Degree council 2533 of approximately 64 volunteers who past year, which is paid for by the Prince of Peace Catholic Church in contribute their time unselfishly to generous donations from the sur- Sun City Center would like to thank helping their fellow man to the tune rounding community. all who have volunteered at Our Lady of 160 hours per week or 8320 hours Contributions are collected once of Guadalupe food pantry by giving per year. a month from an ongoing initiative of their time, items and money to The pantry lists over 952 families called Project Hunger at both Our feeding the needy and doing God’s on its books and feeds an average Lady of Guadalupe and Prince of work in the Wimauma area. of 125 families each comprising 4 Peace churches. Contributions are Tom Bullaro and his wife Anita members for a total of 500 persons also received from The Foundation have been the driving force behind per week. This amounts to 6,500 of Greater Sun City Center and The the operations for the past three years families or 26,000 people per year. Interfaith Council’s Nearly New and as the faithful navigator of coun- Over 71,000 tons (142,000lbs) of Shop.

Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. ‘Richard Rodgers and Friends’ New York’s Columbia University kiosk, Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. to noon. is proud of its history, as it should Credit card sales: (813) 642-0606. be since it once had Richard When the dapper Richard Rodgers Rodgers, Lorenz Hart and Oscar first met Lorenz Hart in 1920, Hart Hammerstein II as students. Not greeted him, said Rodgers, “un- all three at the same time, but close shaven, disheveled, wearing frayed enough for them to have the com- carpet slippers, tuxedo trousers and mon experience of creating var- a checked jacket. He was five feet sity musicals, and later being col- tall. All he needed was a tin cup and laborators who would reinvent the some pencils. But in that moment,” Broadway musical and create a Rodgers added, “I acquired a ca- treasury of popular American stan- reer, a partner, a friend and a source dards known the world over. Some of constant irritation.” of their greatest songs will be heard In the early 1940s with Hart in in “The Music of Richard Rodgers failing health and unable to work, and His Friends, Lorenz Hart and Rodgers began his collabora- Oscar Hammerstein II,” present- tion with Oscar Hammerstein II. ed at Sun City Center’s Rollins Their seventeen years together Theater by the Performing Arts produced 11 musicals, one movie, Club of SCC, for three weekends, one teleplay, 35 Tonys, 15 Oscars, beginning Thursday, Feb. 23. two Grammys, two Pulitzers and With book and direction by veter- two Emmys. Their first hit was an New York actor, Lew Resseguie, “Oklahoma,” in 1943. When it “…Rodgers and his Friends…,” fea- was still in tryouts in New Haven tures more than two dozen classics, Connecticut, Broadway producer from Rodgers’ and Hart’s “Blue Mike Todd went to see it, and walked Room,” “My Funny Valentine,” out after the first act, saying, “No and “The Lady Is A Tramp” to girls, no legs, no jokes, no chance.” Rodgers’ and Hammerstein’s “Out Lorenz Hart, just eight months be- Of My Dreams,” “If I Loved You,” fore his death, was in the audience. and “You’ll Never Walk Alone.” To Rodgers and Hammerstein, he In addition to director Resseguie, said, “This show of yours will run the cast includes Alex Burns, forever.” That was almost 70 years Chuck Collett, Teri Council, Bob ago and “Oklahoma,” has been run- Garrod, Ellen Kleinschmidt, Diane ning ever since in Broadway reviv- LeFrancois, and Kathy Straub. als, national and foreign tours, and Dates for the show, produced by in regional, community and col- Barbara Brtva, are Feb. 23, 24, 25, lege theaters from Tulsa to Tokyo. Mar. 1, 2, 3, 9, 10, and 11. Tickets The show’s music fills the Rollins America’s are $10 at the SCC Atrium ticket Theater beginning Thurs., Feb. 23. Carwash

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Cooking Time: 20 minutes Serves: 4 For the figs 2 cups fresh black mission figs, sliced Spinach Salad with Walnuts, in half Strawberries and Goat Cheese 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Prep Time: 10 minutes 1 teaspoon honey Cooking Time: 10 minutes 1/4 teaspoon sea salt Serves: 4 For the salad For the salad 1/2 cup walnuts 1/2 cup blue cheese, cut into elegant wedges or thin slices 4 cups fresh spinach, stems trimmed 6 cups mixed salad greens with arugula 8 large strawberries, hulled and thinly 1/2 cup candied walnuts sliced Sea salt to taste 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese For the dressing For the dressing 3 tablespoons honey 3 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar To roast figs, preheat the oven to 350°F. Remove stems 1/4 teaspoon sea salt off end of each fig, then slice fig in half. Roast for Heat the oven to 375°F. approximately 30 minutes or until a bit golden brown. Place walnuts on rimmed baking sheet Remove and cool slightly. and bake until fragrant and toasted, about In small mixing bowl, mix 2 tablespoons balsamic 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool. vinegar, olive oil and honey. Add figs and toss to coat Toss spinach with strawberries in a large evenly. Marinate for 5 to 10 minutes. bowl. Whisk honey, mustard, 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar and In small bowl, whisk together honey, sea salt together to create dressing. mustard, vinegar and salt. Sprinkle walnuts Place greens in large salad bowl; toss in candied on top of spinach and strawberries mix. walnuts. Serve with two fig halves on top of each salad Serve sprinkled with goat cheese, with with a blue cheese wedge. remaining dressing on the side. 22X • •OBSERVER OBSERVER NEWSNEWS •• RIVERVIEW RIVERVIEW CURRENT • SCC OBSERVER FEBRUARYDATE, 2, 20122009 Register your cell phone with Do Not Call Registry While more than 150 million The registry is only for personal calling by asking them to put you to place their calls, and other laws high standards for fair and hon- numbers have been added to the phone numbers. Business-to- on their do-not-call list. prohibit using them to make calls est business behavior. Every year, National Do Not Call Registry, business calls and faxes are not To register a number, call 1-888- to cell phones anyway. more than 87 million consumers BBB continues to get calls from covered. 382-1222 or visit donotcall.gov. If your number is on the registry rely on BBB Business Reviews® people who aren’t aware of this If you want to receive some tele- The website also has information and you get an unwanted call from and BBB Wise Giving Reports® to resource. marketing calls, you can give the on registering multiple numbers, a non-exempt organization, that’s help them find trustworthy busi- The registry began in 2003 to companies written permission to deleting a number, and filing a red flag of a possible scam. nesses and charities across North give consumers a choice on tele- call you even though your number complaints. About BBB Serving West Florida America. Visit www.bbb.org for marketing calls. It’s managed by is on the registry. You can register cell phone -- As the leader in advancing mar- more information. To contact BBB the Federal Trade Commission Even if you don’t add your num- numbers on the same Do Not Call ketplace trust, Better Business serving West Florida about this (FTC). If you decide to register ber to the registry, you can prohibit Registry. Telemarketers, however, Bureau is an unbiased non-profit release, call (727) 535-5609 ext. your number, telemarketers cov- individual telemarketers from generally use automated dialers organization that sets and upholds 3317 or [email protected]. ered by the registry have 31 days to comply and stop calling you. If they continue to call you, they can So u t h Sh o r e Re g i o n a l Li b r a r y • be fined thousands of dollars. 15816 Beth Shields Way • Ruskin 33573 At first, numbers were to be re- registered every five years. That was changed in 2008. A number Adult Program/Event Highlights • February 2-8 will only be removed if it’s dis- Excel: Introduction and Formatting Teen/Adult Drawing* connected or reassigned, or the Thursday, Feb. 2 • 12:15 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7 • 6:30 to 8 p.m. consumer opts to remove it. Layout, entering data, inserting rows and columns, and other Join Art Instructor Bruce Marsh, for an evening of drawing. All levels Calls from some organizations techniques. Learn different formats for expressing numbers in a are welcomed and materials are provided. Limit 20. Registration are exempt, including: spreadsheet. Registration in person required no earlier than required at the Information Desk or by calling (813) 273-3652. Political organizations. one hour prior to the start of the program. Charities, although you can ask Email: Messages a third-party telemarketer to stop Ben Franklin: Bigger than the Legend* Wednesday, Feb. 8 • 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. calling you on a charity’s behalf. Friday, Feb. 3 • 4 to 5:15 p.m. Read, forward, and delete messages. Basic mouse and keyboarding Telephone surveyors, if the call is Dr. Rich Davis, as Ben Franklin, will entertain and enlighten with skills are recommended. A working e-mail address is required. really for the sole purpose of con- history, stories, and fun as he discusses Franklin’s life and achieve- Registration in person required no earlier than ducting a survey. Unfortunately, ments. Learn what famous American fired the first shots of the French one hour prior to the start of the program. this is a common area of abuse. If and Indian War, which Sports Hall of Fame Franklin was elected to in callers shift from taking a survey 1968, and how Franklin managed the difficult, but essential, task of get- English Conversation Class to selling, they’re violating the ting France to join the Revolutionary War on the side of the colonists. Wednesday, Feb. 8 • 1 to 2 p.m. registry’s rules. Register in advance at the Information Desk or call 273.3652. Adults (18 years or older) are invited to practice their English Companies with whom you have conversational skills with English speakers. No registration is required an established business relation- Mouse and Keyboard to participate. Co-sponsored by the Hillsborough Literacy Council ship, which is defined in several Tuesday, Feb.7 • 12:15 to 2:30 p.m. and the Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System. For more ways. They include companies In part one, learn how to grip, move and click the buttons on information, contact the Hillsborough Literacy Council at 273-3650. with whom you’ve had an actual the mouse. In part two, you will learn the keys on the computer relationship within the past 18 keyboard. This is a beginner level. Registration in person required SouthShore Needle People months; or companies you’ve no earlier than one hour prior to the start of the program. Wednesday, Feb. 8 • 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. requested information from, or Join other needle people to share techniques, tips and experiences applied to, in the past three months. Stargazing Party* about knitting and other fiber and fabric crafts. Beginners are You can, however, ask them to stop Tuesday, Feb. 7 • 6 to 8:30 p.m. welcome! Bring a project and ask us questions! calling you. Join them for a stellar stargazing party! Astronomy enthusiast Craig Here are other important provi- MacDougal will lead a brief discussion on stars, planets, and moons. Master Gardener: Homeowner Legislation Update sions of the registry: Immediately following on the Harkins Plaza, will be a viewing of the Wednesday, Feb. 8 • 7 to 8:30 p.m. The FTC does not allow private night sky through telescopes as they search for these celestial wonders. This presentation will cover the latest legislation with regard companies or other such third par- the Florida Homeowner’s landscape. Co-sponsored by the ties to register numbers. Offers to *Free event is funded by the SouthShore Friends of the Library Hillsborough County Extension Service. do so -- particularly for a fee -- are almost certainly a scam. Tax Preparation PET TIP: February is DENTAL MONTH. 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Members: American Dental Association, Florida State Dental Association, Florida West Coast Dental Association, Manatee County Dental Association and Hillsborough County Dental Association. FEBRUARY 2, 2012 OBSERVER NEWS • RIVERVIEW CURRENT • SCC OBSERVER • 23 Business News Ybor Grille hosts American Business Woman’s Club You are cordially invited to the Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Spanish cards for payment. And, all no- ciate and plenty of business cards selves and their business. American Business Woman’s Green Beans or Black Beans. Rice shows will be billed. for networking. All attendees will For more information call 813- Monthly Dinner Meeting on Feb. will be included. Bring a friend or business asso- have a moment to introduce them- 649-0400 27, at Ybor Grille. Pollo Rioja (Breaded chicken The speaker will be Tammy with Rioja wine and tomato sauce OPEN ALL DAY SATURDAY Levent, author of the best sell- topped with Manchego cheese) or ing book “Women Who Mean Lechon Asado (Cuban Roast Business” and the CEO of Elite Pork) or CLARKE AUTOMOTIVE Travel. She will discuss “The Merluza a La Rusa (Lightly Everything we do keeps your car in warranty AAA Discount Success of Strategic Partnerships breaded spanish whitefish filet FREE in Business” sauteed & topped w/ Russian style MAINTENANCE Shuttle to Networking and sign-in at 5:30 sauce). OBN INSPECTION % FishHawk & p.m. with dinner and program to The price will be $16 per person OIL CHANGE Sun City follow at 6 p.m. and will include dinner, dessert, 10 Center Value Choose one entree and side item coffee and beverage. Wine will be & LUBRICATION FREE $ 95 DISCOUNT with your RSVP. Plantains, Cup of available for purchase. RSVP by 95 Includes: Visual Inspection of tires, belts39 & hoses, Honor All Soup (spanish bean, caldo gallego February 21. Cash or check only, $ horn/lights, brakes, shocks/struts, exhaust, wipers, Competitor’s suspension, air and breather filter. on service or vermicelli), Garden Salad, Peas, they cannot accept credit or debit Most cars/light trucks. Disassembly to perfect inspection may Coupons

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Chamber event promises fun At 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2 at the Sun City Center Chamber of Commerce 1651 Sun City Center Plaza the South Shore Coalition for Mental Health and Aging will host a fundraiser. There will be framed artwork along with food, drinks, massages, caricature portraits, magic tricks and more. All donations are tax-deductible and proceeds are used exclusively for the provision of their services. For more information visit www.MentalHealthAndAging.org or call 813-419-4902 South Bay Hospital awarded certification South Bay Hospital has earned patients with hip and knee replace- The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal ment surgery,” says Jean Range, of Approval for its Total Hip and M.S., R.N., C.P.H.Q, Executive Total Knee Replacement programs Director, Disease-Specific by demonstrating compliance with Care Certification, The Joint national standards for health care Commission. “Certification is a quality and safety in disease-spe- voluntary process and I commend Direct Farm Prices cific care. The certification award South Bay Hospital for success- recognizes South Bay Hospital’s fully undertaking this challenge to dedication to continuous compli- elevate its standard of care and in- ance with The Joint Commission’s still confidence in the community Specializing in Re-Sodding state-of-the-art standards. it serves.” South Bay Hospital under- “With Joint Commission cer- went a rigorous on-site survey tification, we are making a sig- in December 2011. The Joint nificant investment in quality for Commission evaluated the hospi- our patients,” says Sharon Roush, BIG or SMALL... tal for compliance with the stan- Chief Executive Officer, South dards of care specific to the needs Bay Hospital. “Joint Commission of patients and families, includ- certification in Total Hip and Total ing infection prevention and con- Knee Replacement is a major we do ’em all trol, leadership and medication achievement in maintaining excel- management. lence and continually improving “In achieving Joint Commission the care we provide.” certification, South Bay Hospital For more information on South has demonstrated its commitment Bay Hospital, contact Natalia Diaz to the highest level of care for its at 813-634-0496. Dollar Stretcher Veggie Wash - For an inexpensive substitute for commercial fruit and vegetable cleaners, use baking soda. It’s not a spray, but in my opinion, baking soda does a better job. Just shake some on, rub it around, and rinse. 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Richard Nussel and All Year...... 10:45 a.m. 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. is $25 for six classes beginning Feb. Phone: 645-1241 call 645-6198 20 to March 29. The Tampa General Hospital Health Series is presented WEEKLY SERVICES: at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays. There Sunday is a $5 walk in fee each week and Rance Goad, Pastor (Southern Baptist) 9 a.m...... Bible Study no registration is required. Late reg- 1511 El Rancho Dr. 11 a.m...... Bible Study 10 a.m. & 6 p.m...... Worship istration is available Feb. 1 through Sun City Center, FL 33573 the first week of classes in the Col- Phone/Fax: Wednesday 6 p.m. ... Prayer Meeting/Bible Study lege office Monday thru Thursday 813-633-5950 8:30 a.m. to noon. The office is The classical trio ETA-3. closed on Friday. Catalogs listing Classical trio in concert the classes, schedules and instruc- The fifth concert in the Fine Arts Series at St. Andrew Presbyterian Ruskin Foursquare Church tors are available in the College of- Church, 1239 Del Webb Blvd. West, Sun City Center, will be at 3 p.m. on fice and throughout the community. Building Community Thru God’s Love Sunday, Feb. 12. The featured artists will be ETA-3, a classical trio formed For your convenience, you 106 7th Ave. N.W. 10 a.m. Sunday School at The Juilliard School in 2006. This exciting group includes American may also register online at Ruskin, FL 33570 11 a.m. Worship Service Pastor Norman flutist Emily Thomas; Japanese pianist Tomoki Nakayama; and Russian & www.4lifelearning.org. The College N. Blanton (813) 309-3558 7 p.m. Wed. Bible Study Sherril Blanton clarinetist, Alexey Gorokhotinsky. phone number is 813-634-8607. The ETA-3 was named for a sparkling, spectacular nebula in our galaxy and entire community and surrounding this wonderful trio does sparkle and shine. This is an encore performance area are invited to “Come, Learn for the group who were part of the 2009-2010 Fine Arts Series. and Enjoy” because it is never too REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH - ELCA Tickets are $9 at the door or at the church office. For more information, late to educate. 701 Valley Forge Blvd. • Sun City Center, FL 33573-5354 call Judy Voorhees at 642-8125 or the church office at 634-1252. Rev. Dr. Peter Stiller, Pastor Telephone: 813-634-1292 • Website: sccredeemer.org Worship Services on Sunday 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. Holy Communion First & Third Sunday • Bible Class Thursday 10 a.m., Guests Welcome

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of SCC Meets in the Henry Gibson Social Hall of the Beth Israel Synagogue • 1115. E. Del Webb Blvd. Thursday, 7:00 PM • Call 633-0396 We have to stumble and fall if we are to walk. — Samuel H. Miller

From left to right: Sponsor Paula Simenson and new member Mar- tha Walker; new member Paul Hannesson; sponsors Martha and Al Alderman for new members Wayne and Jennie Flietner and Pastor Unity Spirituality Rather Than “Religion” Michael Jorgensen Stiller in the back. Henry Gibson Social Hall, Beth Israel Synagogue Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 1115 Del Webb E. • Sun City Center, FL World class violin New members welcomed at Redeemer www.unitycommunityofjoy.com 813-298-7745 soloist to perform Lutheran Church The Sun City Chamber Players On Sunday, January 22, new members were welcomed to Redeemer are proud to welcome world class Lutheran Church. New members were greeted by all at the coffee hour violin soloist Michael Jorgensen after the 9:30 a.m. service. Redeemer Lutheran Church has services ev- from Cincinnati, Ohio to perform ery Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. The first and third Sundays are 2 Concerts in Florida with the Sun Holy Communion. For more information call 813-634-1292 or email: City Chamber Players. On Feb. 17 [email protected] web: sccredeemer.org and 18 Michael will be joining the group of local musicians to perform all four of Vivaldi’s famous Masses: “Four Seasons” concertos for Solo Sunday...... 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., Noon violin and String Orchestra. Also Saturday Vigil ...... 4:00 & 6:00 p.m. on the program is Haydn’s “Fifths” 702 Valley Forge Blvd., SCC, FL 33573 Daily...... 8:00 a.m. String Quartet. The Friday evening Confessions: concert (Feb.17) will be held at the Phone: 634-2328 • Fax: 633-6670 www.popcc.org Mon.-Fri. 7:30 a.m. and Sat. 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Sun City Center United Method- ist Church at 7 p.m., with a 3 p.m. matinee performance on Saturday Feb., 18 held at the Crossroads Sunday School (all ages)...... 9:30 a.m. United Methodist Church in Sara- Sunday Morning Worship .... 10:45 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship ...... 6:00 p.m. sota. Michael holds a bachelor’s Wednesday (all ages) ...... 6:30 p.m. degree from the Eastman School of “Loving God, Loving Others, Music, a master’s from the Guild- Serving Beyond Borders” Dr. Samuel (Sam) A. Roach, Pastor hall School of Music and Drama 1301 U.S. Hwy. 41 N., Ruskin, FL • 645-1121 • www.nbcor.org in London, and a doctorate from Florida State University. A member of the IRIS Orchestra in Memphis, he recently served as concertmaster for the 75th-anniversary national tour of Porgy and Bess. Tickets are $5 per person and can be purchased at the door on the evening or afternoon of the concert. For more information call Shawn $ Snider 941-323-9434 or visit www. Direct Cremation 925 Welcome to the: EVERETT TATE, MINISTER suncitychamberplayers.com South Hillsborough Church of Christ Rummage Sale 1611 First St. SW • Ruskin, FL • 645-7607 at Redeemer —NON-INSTRUMENTAL— SERVICES: Sunday...... 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.; 6:00 p.m. Lutheran Church Wednesday...... 7:00 p.m. The fifth annual Rummage Sale Zipperer’s Funeral Home will be held at Redeemer Lutheran 1520 33rd Street SE • Ruskin, FL 33570 Church, corner of SR 674 and Val- CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH ley Forge Blvd. in Sun City Center 813-645-6130 Sunday Worship: Blended 8:00 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 3 from 8 a.m. to 1 Contemporary 9:40 a.m. www.zipperersfuneralhome.com Nursery Provided p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 4 from 8 Pastor Jack R. Palzer Traditional 11:15 a.m. a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Many household 5309 U.S. Highway 41 North • Apollo Beach (across from MiraBay) www.calvarylutheranchurch.net 645-1305 items, clothing, crafts, jewelry, Only onsite Crematory in South Hillsborough County baked goods, and collectibles will Family owned and operated since 1979 be available for the sale. EXP. 3/31/12 FEBRUARY 2, 2012 OBSERVER NEWS • RIVERVIEW CURRENT • SCC OBSERVER • 25 Unitarians Area Places of Worship Area Obituaries remember Elizabeth Clark-Luka Elizabeth Blackwell (Betty) On Feb. 2, Sun City Center Uni- Betty Clark-Luka, 91, of Palm Spiritual Leader Harbor, FL, passed away peacefully tarian Fellowship hosts Rev. Dr. Sunday Service 11:00 a.m. Robert Tucker who will present Rev. Sue Meixner Sun City Center in her sleep, Thursday January 12, “Despite All Odds.” Chamber of Commerce 2012. She was born in Cloquet, MN on 813-362-0806 Because Friday, Feb. 3 will be 1651 Sun City Center Plaza November 20, 1920. She spent most [email protected] of her adult life raising 5 sons in Ames, the 190th anniversary of the birth Turning problems into lessons, lessons into wisdom and wisdom into freedom. IA, later working as a part-time realtor of Elizabeth Blackwell, Dr. Rob- on Sanibel Island FL, before retiring to ert P Tucker will celebrate her ac- Hayesville, NC, and Sun City Center, complishments as one of the major FL. She was preceded in death by her U.U. pioneers and America’s first husband of 55 years, Harold E. Clark, woman M.D. Rev. Dr. Tucker is a FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH Jr.; her husband of 9 years, Len Luka; regular U.U. presenter who speaks INVITES YOU TO SERVICES AT OUR NEW LOCATION and a son, John R. Clark. She leaves behind sons Bob Clark (Leesa) of in depth, seriously but with humor, 1707 33rd Street SE, SCC/Ruskin • 813-938-4955 Springlake, MI; Jim Clark (Marcie) of on pastoral and spiritual matters. 10:30 a.m. SUNDAYS Ames, IA; Tom Clark (Lori) of Knoxville, On Feb. 9 “In Celebration of St. TN, and Mike Clark (Becky) of Palm Valentine’s Day” will be presented NO CREED...BUT CHRIST Harbor, FL, 10 grandchildren, and by long time Fellowship Member NO BOOK...BUT THE BIBLE Barbara H. Fontaine several great grandchildren. A memorial Bill Danek. Minister - DR. DAVID CAMPBELL Barbara H. Fontaine, age 84, of service was held on Monday, January Coffee and conversation starts Mexico, Maine and Sun City Center, 16, 2012 at Sylvan Abbey Memorial at 7 p.m., in the Beth Israel/Henry Florida passed away peacefully on Park, Clearwater, FL. Donations can be Gibson Social Hall at 1115 Del made in memory of Betty Clark-Luka Monday January 9, 2012 at Oak Grove Webb East, Sun City Center. Center. to Suncoast Hospice, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd, Clearwater, FL, 33760. The programs begin at 7:30 p.m. She was born in Mexico, Maine on Visitors are welcome. For more in- March 21, 1927 the youngest of eight formation call 813-633-2349. WORSHIP SERVICES: children to Stephen and Mary (Casey) Robert R. Rafferty Robert R. Rafferty 82, of Sun City Saturday McPhee. Center, Fl passed away January 21, 4:00 p.m...... Creason Hall (Casual Service) Barbara was a graduate of Mexico 2012 at home with his family. He 5:00 p.m...... Creason Hall (Oasis Contemporary) High School class of 1945, excelling Sunday in basketball. She also played in the is urvived by his loving wife, Loys 8:15 a.m...... Sanctuary (Communion Service) school band and as a young woman Reynolds Raffery; sons, Ronald, 9:15 a.m...... Creason Hall (Oasis Contemporary) she and her friends attended all of the Timothy and Michael; daughters, Robin 10:55 a.m...... Sanctuary (Traditional with Choir & Bells) Big Band Swing Dances. Ariola and Dorothy DesBrisay. In lieu of flowers, the family requests Bookstore 633-8595 Pastor: dr. Warren Langer She was employed for several years Pastor: dr. daniel White at Oxford Paper and later was a library that donations be made to LifePath assistant at Rumford High School for Hospice 12973 N. Telecom Parkway, many years. Ste. 100, Temple Terrace Fl 33637 www. She was married to Leo Fontaine lifepath-hospice.org . arrangements by for over 40 years; he passed away in Sun City Center Funeral Home, Sun 1992. City Center, FL. Barbara was a communicant of Parish of the Holy Savior. She was a member Eugene (Gene) of the Oakdale Country Club in Mexico Skummer MIKE HOLCOMB and the Kings Point Gold Club in Sun Eugene (Gene) Skummer, 78 of Sun Attend a gospel City Center, Florida. City Center, passed away on Tuesday, concert Barbara enjoyed knitting, baking, January 24, 2012 at his residence with reading, and was an avid golfer scoring his loving family at his side. Born in Mike Holcomb, bass singer with two holes in one in her golfing career. Chicago, IL on February 3, 1933, Gene the Inspiration Quartet from Bry- She loved watching Sunday football. was a retired General Manager; a U.S. son City, NC will be singing and Barbara and her husband Leo enjoyed Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict; preaching at 6 p.m. on Sunday, entertaining family and friends in their a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Feb. 5 at the First Baptist Church home and summer camp at Worthley Church; German American Club; loved of Gibsonton, 9912 Indiana St., Pond. Barbara was a devoted wife, to play golf and had 3 holes in one. mother and grandmother. Gibsonton. Southside Baptist Church Survivors include his wife, Rosemary; Holcomb began to sing in church The family would like to offer a special daughters, Lori Theresa (Steve) Ryan “A Warm, Loving & Friendly Church” thank you to Sara Sylvester and the of Bolingbrook, IL and Mary Katherine at the age of 4 when they stood him Looking for a church home? staff at Oak Grove Center. (Joe) Tooley of Jacksonville, FL; on a piano bench so he could be Need the comfort of a warm and loving family? Surviving are her children, sister LaVerne Serritella of Bartlett, IL seen. He has been with the Inspi- Join us on Sunday to come home to the warmth of our church family. Nancy Makin and husband John of and brother, Robert Skummer of Mt. rations Quartet for 35 years and is Located in South Hillsborough County, just south of Stephens Road in old Sun City. Skowhegan, Sally Allard and husband Prospect, IL. Gene is also survived by still with them. Mike and his wife, 4208 U.S. Hwy. 41 S • Sun City, FL 33586 • 813-645-4085 Robert of Carrabassett, Bruce S. 3 grandchildren. Bavaria, have also started ‘Heart’s Fontaine and companion Rosey Wolfe “Getting to Know You” (Donuts & Coffee) ...... 9:00 a.m. Inurnment will be a Florida National Desire Ministry’ to air on 13 cable Dan Collis, Pastor of Bath, Ann Fontaine-Fisher and Sunday School ...... 9:30 am. Cemetery, Bushnell, Fl at a later date. systems in the southeast. Sunday Morning Worship ...... 10:55 a.m. Come join us to husband Gregory of Portland, and Arrangements are under the direction Sunday Evening Service...... 6:00 p.m. learn about God’s Janet F. Crowe and husband Brendan There is no charge for the con- of Sun City Center Funeral Home, 1851 cert; an offering will be taken. For Wednesday Evening Service ...... 7:00 p.m. Word and salvation of Brunswick; a sister Rita Wyman Rickenbacker Drive, Sun City Center. Thursday Morning Prayer ...... 10:00 a.m. in Jesus Christ and husband John of Rumford; ten more information, call (813) 677- grandchildren Sara Eastup, Tina Marie 1301 ot (813) 956-6843. Poulin, Margo Reis, Matthew Allard, Zachary Allard, Jon Fontaine, Danielle Fontaine, MacKenzie Fisher, Alison First Church of Christ, Scientist Crowe, and Emily Crowe; and three 204 2nd St. N.W. • Ruskin, FL 33570 • (813) 645-6102 great-grandchildren Jake, Maddie and Tillie Rose. Christian Science Heals She was predeceased by her parents, her husband Leo Fontaine in Sunday Service ...... 10:00 a.m. 1992, two brothers Donald McPhee Sunday School ...... 10:00 a.m. and Stephen McPhee, and three sisters Wednesday Service ...... 5:00 p.m. Mary Sciaraffa, Theresa Vatalaro and Geneva Ziko. Reading Room ...... Wednesday 4 to 4:45 p.m. You are invited to share your, thoughts, condolences, and fond All Are Welcome memories with the Fontaine family by visiting their guestbook at www. SGThibaultFuneralHome.com Its time for fun! St. Andrew Presbyterian Church The community is invited to the Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. United Community Church for an- In the back row center is Jo Alice Nieter, Event Chairman for St. other great Fun Brigade event. The Andrew, surrounded by Dorothy Peterson and Irene Brenner, both Casual Service 11:00 a.m. Valentine Party and Entertainment representing Redeemer Lutheran Church. In the front row (left to Prayers with anointing for healing and wholeness right) are Marlene Frederick and Rosemary Riley, both representing will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 7 Prince of Peace Catholic Church, and Judi Stacey, representing St. during worship the second Sunday of every month. p.m. in the Great Hall of the church John the Divine Episcopal Church. A Stephen at 1501 La Jolla Avenue. Caz and Ministry Pastor: Rev. Dr. Mark E. Salmon Terry will entertain with their Nash- World Day of Prayer 2012 Church Meet friends in Fellowship Hall after the Service. ville Style and Light Show. Tickets Women from several Sun City Center churches are busy planning this Refreshments served. are $5 and may be purchased fol- year’s World Day of Prayer, which will be held on Friday, March 2, at the lowing the 10 a.m. service on Sun- St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 1239 Del Webb Boulevard West, Sun 1239 Del Webb Blvd. West Phone: 813-634-1252 days or on Tuesday and Thursday City Center. Details of the World Day of Prayer 2012 will be announced Sun City Center, FL 33573 For information visit: mornings from 10 to noon in the in the next few weeks. Church is Handicap accessible www.standrewatscc.org Narthex or at the door the night of the event. For further information, Paula Lickfeldt at 633-6739 or Karl Naked a man comes from his mother’s womb, and as he comes, so he at 634-7062. Refreshments will be departs. He takes nothing from his labor that he can carry in his hand. available for purchase. Ecclesiastes 5:15 26 • OBSERVER NEWS • RIVERVIEW CURRENT • SCC OBSERVER FEBRUARY 2, 2012 Winter Concert Series begins KP Chorus says The South Shore Symphony Concert is called “A Celebration thank you Orchestra has successfully made of Love,” and features pieces like: Kings Point Chorus would like the transition to its new homes, Peer Gynt, Overture from Romeo to thank all the people who attend- performing at St. Anne Catholic and Juliet, Suite #2 from Carmen ed their first cabaret-style-concert, Church and rehearsing at St. John and That’s All I Ask of You from “A Holiday Party in our Town.” It the Divine in Ruskin along with its the Phantom. With this concert the was a sell-out crowd that warmed new Conductor Dr. Susan Bailey SSSO will also be celebrating its the hearts of all chorus members. Robinson. It has become a non- 2nd birthday. They worked very hard to present profit 501(c)3 organization and has Come and Listen to the wonder- beautiful holiday music with the joined the Chamber of Commerce ful music being performed by the audience participating and having in both Sun City Center and South South Shore Symphony Orches- a good time. Shore (Ruskin & Apollo Beach). It tra. The Winter Series Concerts They also want to thank all the has also partnered with the Ruskin remaining are: February 10, “A businesses that displayed posters, Community Development Founda- Celebration of Love,” March 23, and the newspapers for giving tion in the Firehouse Cultural Cen- “Saint Saen - Symphony #3” with them the “press” that was so des- ter project and also the South Shore organ soloist and on May 4, “A perately needed. Arts Council. The Orchestra has Tribute to America”. Final thanks have to go to their set new goals to bring music to not Tickets may be purchased by director, Chuck Wirick, who was only the adults of the South Shore cash or check made out to the South able to take a group of people and Communities but also to the youth Shore Symphony Orchestra from Members of Brandon Chai Group celebrate Chnukah. come up with a chorus capable of of the area with its new youth pro- the following locations: St. Anne Looking for new members giving a performance pleasing to grams that will be introduced in the Catholic Church office, in Ruskin, the audience. coming year. the South Shore Chamber of Com- Brandon Chai Group, formerly their numbers grow and meet with Their next concert will be in Dominick Galati, Founder, Presi- merce (Ruskin and Apollo Beach) a group of the Women’s Zionist others in the community. April. dent, Assoc. Conductor, and Busi- and the Sun City Center Chamber Organization of America, has now As Hadassah is in its centennial High Tea and ness Manager of the SSSO said, of Commerce in Sun City Center. become Chai Chapter of Hadassah. year, founder Henrietta Szold’s “In only its second year this orga- All single tickets are $20 and $21 They are the first Hadassah Chap- legacy of commitment, caring, Fashion Show at nization has made great strides and at the door. Student tickets are $10 ter chartered in this second cen- and improving the world through St. Anne’s Church the music has never sounded bet- (ages 9 to 16 yrs old with ID) Ages tury of Hadassah. 2012 marks the practical deeds lives on in the The St. Anne’s Council of Cath- ter. We are proud to have also been 4-8 are admitted free with adult su- second 100 years since Hadassah work of the hundreds of thousands olic Women will hold their annual recognized by many other orches- pervision. An extra service charge was started in 1912. Today at 100 of Hadassah women today. They Tea and Fashion Show at 1 p.m. on tras around Florida as one of the of $1 per ticket will be added when years old, with 300,000 members, build on the past, but look to the Saturday, Feb. 4 at the St. Joachim new, up and coming orchestras to purchasing by Charge Card (Visa Hadassah is the largest Jewish or- future. Chai Chapter is a vital part Hall, adjacent to St. Anne’s Church be heard in Florida.” He also said, or MC only) on the SSSO Ticket ganization in America, and one of of that chain of women looking to in Ruskin. “The SSSO hopes with our audi- Hot Line at 813-667-7776, but not the largest women’s volunteer or- do good works and have fun in the This year’s theme is ‘Interna- ences support to thrive and that when purchasing tickets by mail. ganizations in the world. process. tional,’ with each table decorated they can be part of this orchestra’s When ordering by mail, make all As a Chapter, Brandon Chai, has Chanukah was celebrated at to represent countries around the success by continuing this musical checks payable to South Shore changed its name to Chai Chapter Congregation Beth Israel of Sun world. Fashions will be provided journey with us.” Symphony Orchestra. Send to: of Hadassah. They have branched City Center with 54 people attend- by The Rose Boutique (which sup- The orchestra has already started S.S.S.O. P.O. Box # 5867, Sun City out into surrounding areas encom- ing a pot luck lunch with a gift ports the Mary & Martha House), its rehearsals for its February 10, Center, FL 33571-5867. Be sure to passing Sun City Center, Riv- exchange, singing, and an educa- located at 100 E. Shell Point Rd. 2012 concert. This will be the first include concert dates wanted and erview, Wimauma, and Apollo tional talk. Their initial meeting as in Ruskin. concert of the 2012 New Year but telephone number when requesting Beach, as well as Brandon and Val- a Chapter included talks by RBC The Mary & Martha House pro- the third Concert in the series. This tickets by mail. rico. Some meetings are now held bankers on matters of consumer vides emergency and transitional at Congregation Beth Israel in Sun interest. Many future events are housing to women and children in Weight Watchers extends invitation City Center as well as at Congre- planned locally and they look for- crisis. Seating is limited and tick- gation Beth Shalom in Brandon, ward to more members joining. ets are $15 per person available at Weight Watchers meets every Thursday at United Community Church and at members’ homes. Chapter For more information, call Carol the church office and at the Rose 1501 LaJolla Ave. Meetings are at 8 and 9:30 a.m. Don’t miss out on members are very excited to have at 829-7227. Boutique. For more information, free registration. Limited time. For more information contact Sandy: call St. Anne’s Church office at [email protected]. (813) 645-1714 or the Boutique at (813) 645-7628. Don’t Miss Our FREE Seminar on Sedation and Cosmetic Dentistry Friday, February 10th • 1:00 p.m. (Cosmetic Dentistry Seminar) 2:00 p.m. (Sedation Seminar) Cosmetic Dentistry Do you fear the Look more youthful... 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100 FLEA MARKET Ruskin United Propane 105 Personal BAKE SALE Methodist Church Propane SATURDAY, FEB. 4 Wanted: Flea market vendors & people ANNUAL YARD SALE Propane! to compete in Chili contest. (E.G. Sim- 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. mons Park) Feb. 25. Call for info. 813- NO at 105 4th Ave. NW 2 Locations 671-7655 • Lunch Served • EARLY BIRDS!! Lone Pine RV Park Many items. 120 Entertainment SATURDAY, FEB. 4 201 11th Ave. NW • Ruskin Woodland Estates Park Carol Motel (Smoking Monkey Productions). Rico 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. 602 Woodland Estates Ave.• Ruskin 1308 Hwy. 41 N. • Ruskin Cortes, Skyler Seibeck, Andrew Brig- (off Hwy. 41 S., between 4th and 10th St. SW) man & Tim Strebbing We are devoted Furniture, to provide you with the best reviews Mobile Home Park Rec Hall (813) 645-1325 in the gaming world. See us at www. Appliances, smokingmonkeyproductions.net Televisions, Hide-a-way RV Resort, annual parkwide 395 wanted buy yard sale. Saturday, Feb. 4, 9am-1pm. Home Lunch is served. MERCHANDISE Accessories... I Buy Old 300 Rummage Sale Lots of things! Redeemer Lutheran Church, corner of Baseball Cards Valley Forge & SR 674, SCC. Friday, Breakfast & Lunch 310 Garage/Yard Sale Feb 3, 8am-1pm. Saturday, Feb. 4, 8am-11:30am. Lots of donated items, available Almost New Thrift Store. 10008 Indiana crafts, collectibles St., Gibsonton (1 block off US 41, 1 block north Gibsonton Dr.,) Wednesday Red hats & accessories, ladies Blazers through Saturday, 9am-3pm. Clothing, & men’s sport coats $3, home decor, 312 estate sales furniture, lots misc. Ministry First Baptist jewelry. 8am-3pm., 711 Ojai, SCC. Gibsonton. 813-671-0036 to donate Feb. 3 & 4 Call Ed for best prices. Yard sale. 3 family. 21 First St., NW, Anne's Estate Sales Ruskin. Saturday & Sunday 8am-4pm. Anne's Estate Sales February Fun Fri. & Sat. (7-1) (813) 361-2493 Lots of misc., clothes, glass, linens, Jewelry, adult tricycle, VHS & DVD February 2 & 3 • (7-1) books, CDs, lounge furniture etc. Too movies, musical cassette, clothes, 1209 Bluewater Dr., SCC much to mention wrought iron bird cage & antiques. 404 Stoneham Dr., SCC MARINE 1009 Rickenbacker Dr., SCC. Close to Bamboo(St. Soe w/Chairs,Andrews Love area) Seat, Queen & Wal-Greens. Saturday & Sunday, Feb. Twin Bedroom Suites, Dining Room Suite • PARK ON SIDE OF SALE ONLY • Garage Sale 3 & 4, 8am-? w/6 Chairs, Rocking Chairs, Recliners, 400 Friday & Saturday, 364 Club Manor (813)Noritake 758-7952 China, Patio or (813)Furniture, 758-7954 Desk Dr., SCC. 8am-1pm. Secretary, dining w/Chair, TVs, Entertainment Center, Swivel 741-0225 set, chest of drawer, end tables, desk, .Another Super Saturday Rockers, Bookcases, Bar Stools, File Cabinet, 425 Slips or Storage antiques & lots of household items. Above The Rest. Part 2 of estate sale. Furniture:Card Table w/Chairs, Sectional Jewelry, Sofa, Cell: 382-7536 Furniture, storage cabinets, household EntertainmentHousehold, Kitchen Centers, and Misc.Dinette Items. Table Storage A sale you can’t miss! Friday & Saturday, items, red hat items, tin toys, clothing (fill www.AnnesEstateSales.blogspot.comw/Chairs, King & Twin Bedroom Feb. 3, & 4, 8am-2pm. 1204 Desert Hills a bag $5) 10am-2pm. Between CVS & Ramey’s Business Park Dr., SCC. See you there! Winn Dixie. 139 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. Suite, Credenza, Leather Recliner, Dollar a day. RV & boat storage & 813-633-5013 Computer Desk, Wingback Chair, heavy equipment. Water & electric 805 Ojai Ave., SCC. Friday & Saturday, 360 Golf Carts hookup, 1/4 mile from Williams Park File Cabinets, Deacon’s Bench, boat ramp. Also RV lots available. 8am-1pm. Telescope. linens, glassware, Garage sale. 2523 Lightfoot Rd., Sun- Golf carts wanted. Buy sell, trade. Char- small appliances, mirrors, pictures, dance. Feb 3 & 4, 8am-2pm. Woman Needlepoint Furniture; Tools: Band 813-310-1888, 813-690-1836, 813- gers, parts all related. Ronny’s Carts & 849-1469, lamps, chair, jewelry armoire, costume sizes 2x-3x, ladies 10-12, mens 36. Saw, Radial Arm Saw, Belt Sander, Parts. 813-484-9855 or 813-645-4515 jewelry, bar stools, Christmas, TV, TV Tools, stroller, jewelry, misc. Jointer Planer, Work Benches, stand, collectibles & lots of misc South Bay RV & Boat Storage. Special- Ladders, Lots of Electric & Manual Bogey Bill’s Golf Cars izing in outside storage for RVs, boats & Multi Family Tools; Collectables: Roseville, Cruise Car, Loadmaster trailer, Club trailers. 813-677-2000 www.SouthBay- yard sale. Saturday, Feb 4, 8am-? Car, E-Z Go. New, custom, restoration, Storage.com Covington Park, Regents Village Way. Homer Laughton, Quilts, Stamps, rebuilds, rentals, solar, LSV upgrades, Clothing , furniture, tools, jewelry, Vintage Books, Post Cards, Artwork, SVC, seasonal storage, parts, charger Thrift Store stereo equipment , toys. Johnson Bros. China, Limoges, repair & Trojan batteries. 2202 US 41 S. Ruskin. 813-649-8099 Wednesday, Friday Yard sale. Telephones, tools, fishing Shriner items, Jewelry (Vintage & & Saturday tackle, guns, golf clubs & balls, army Costume); Household, Kitchen, 9 a.m. - Noon uniforms, quilt fabrics, books, furniture, 370 Lawn and Garden clothes & much more. 650 Allegheny Dr., and Misc. Items. Sears mower, self propelled, 22”, ACCESSORY SALE SCC. Saturday, 8am-2pm. www.AnnesEstateSales.blogspot.com 6.5hp, rear bagger $150. Sears gas all trimmer/ edger $75, like new. Call 813- 50% OFF Yard sale. Thursday, 8am-noon. 955 634-1483 purses and belts Cherry Hills Dr., SCC. Wheel chairs, walkers, tools, tool boxes, women Plus, the secret sale clothes 3-5x, glassware, small refrigera- 390 Misc. For Sale tor w/ freezer & much more 1424 E. College Ave. • Ruskin Hillsboro Memorial Gardens, 2 premium Say you saw it cemetery lots in Garden of Cross, lot 813-641-7790 146-A, spaces 1 & 2. Great buy for both Ministry of Calvary Lutheran Church in the Observer News at $3,950 obo. 813-633-1334

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