PRST STD PAID RUSKIN, FLORIDA 33570 PERMIT NO. 8 Th e Ob s e r v e r Ne w s December 22, 2011 www.ObserverNews.net Volume 55 • Number 48 Christmas angels at the layaway counter ■■ By MITCH TRAPHAGEN Walmart in Wimauma. A handful apologized for potentially adding Walmart. If not paid in full by that [email protected] of times over the past weekend, a headache to her day, she told her, day, any money they had put down WIMAUMA — Ivette is a young she was also Santa’s helper. “No, thank you for doing this.” would be refunded to them, minus woman of poise and grace with a Betty doesn’t look anything like Betty had the impression that Iv- a service fee, and the merchandise, warm and beautiful smile. Santa Claus. She is 40-ish and not ette was honored to take part in it; originally intended as gifts, would She works behind the coun- wealthy, and she has her own bills she told her that it really touches be returned to the shelves. ter of the layaway desk at to pay. But on Sunday morning, her heart when people come in to As Betty pulled out four $20 she was standing at the Walmart do that. bills, Ivette told her that when she layaway counter in the hopes of Betty told Ivette she would like calls the people to tell them their paying someone else’s bill. Some- to spend between $50 and $70. account has been paid by some- one she would never meet, nor And, if possible, she would like one, sometimes they start to cry. would she ever know his or her it to be an account with a child’s It is impossible to know with name. bicycle on layaway. Ivette first certainty but the bicycle that Betty “I would like to pay off some- found an account with toys that paid for may not have made it to a one’s layaway account,” Betty showed $41.21 still owed on it. child for Christmas. When there is said to Ivette. But when she checked on the reg- rent to pay, food to buy, and utili- Ivette didn’t register surprise and ister, it turned out that someone ties to keep current, $74.15 can be simply asked, “How much do you had already paid that account off. a fortune well beyond reach. Sun- want to spend?” as she pulled out She then found another account day was the final day that layaway a big accordion file of layaway ac- for a doll — that had just over $30 accounts could be paid for Christ- counts. remaining on it. Betty said she mas pickup at Walmart, so time It wasn’t her first request like would pay for that one but would was running out. that. Later she told Betty that be- like another one as well. Layaway is a remnant of the tween Saturday and Sunday, five Ivette then found one for a child’s Great Depression, a means for peo- Mitch Traphagen Photo people had come in to pay off bicycle — it had $74.15 remaining ple to make incremental payments A child’s bicycle stands ready to be a Christmas present at the Wal- someone else’s layaway accounts. on it. on items they can’t afford at the mart store in Wimauma. Given the harsh realities of today’s econ- But that she had heard it before Unbeknownst to Betty, Sunday moment — items such as toys for omy, even a simple bicycle is nothing more than a dream for some didn’t diminish the impact. Iv- was the last day for layaway cus- Christmas gifts. The merchandise families. ette was touched, and after Betty tomers to pay on their accounts at See CHRISTMAS ANGELS, page 9 Lessons learned celebrating an unusual South County Christmas ■■ By MELODY JAMESON [email protected] BALM – A couple of families got together here last week to commem- orate Christmas, 2011. There were frivolity and food in abundance. Many colorful gift bags filled with goodies were distributed. Hugs, tears and repeated expres- sions of thanks were evident everywhere. And, by the way, “Christ” was very much a part of this Christmas. So, you might say, sounds like any traditional holiday celebration in these parts. Probably describes scenes common in living and dining rooms, on porches and decks, all over the rural region, you could assert, as the annual in-gathering of kith and kin unfolds. Oh, but you’d be wrong. Actually, it was Christmas on the compound at Hillsborough Correctional Institution (HCI), Florida’s first faith- based and character-building prison for women. A place from which the resident family cannot drive away with the guests at the holiday’s end. A place where the visiting family is more likely to be teaching, counseling, mentoring volunteers than blood kin. Melody Jameson photos On the other hand, many of the usual signs of observance were there: Backed by members of the HCI the decorated trees in lobbies and chapel, gifts both tangible and intan- Choir, Marolyn Isaac (above) led gible, especially made desserts to end a special meal and, above all, a the group in a couple of rousing mutual appreciation for the shared time. numbers during a variety revue Make no mistake, though, this is a state prison. Some 280 women, staged entirely by inmates as ranging from twenty-somethings to sixty-year-olds, are incarcerated their gift to the assembled volun- Christmas on the compound at Hillsborough Correctional Institu- here for felony crimes in the drug infraction categories up to murder in teers. The revue included song, tion last week incorporated both secular and religious features dur- dance and comedy acts mixed ing a multi-faceted program involving inmates and volunteers. San- the first degree, notes Warden Robin Smith, a veteran corrections officer with 28 years of experience in the state penal system. There are short- with several numbers stress- ta, aka volunteer Don Dionne, dropped in to distribute a large gift ing the religious significance of bag to each of the female inmates in the faith-based facility. Here, timers counting the weeks to release dates and lifers who may never Christmas celebrations. The pre- Katrina McGarrah (foreground) and Wanda Hernandez (second in again know the freedoms of U.S. citizenship. They are in HCI because sentation was written, directed line) gleefully await theirs under the approving gaze of dozens of they asked to be. See UNUSUAL CHRISTMAS, page 17 and produced for the fourth year volunteers who helped make the gifts possible. by inmate Denise Turbyville. PFLE>J ?\Xck_`\iC\^jCffbXe[=\\cPfle^\i =I<<(&)?fliC\^JZi\\e`e^Xe[=I<<<[lZXk`feXc:fejlckXk`fe C@D@K<;8M8@C89@C@KP Jle:`kp:\ek\i e\okkfJflk_9Xp?fjg`kXc :Xcc/(*$-*+$(***fi .).$/-,$-0+( nnn%DflekZXjkc\M\`e:\ek\ij%Zfd 2ÊU " - ,6 ,Ê 7-ÊUÊ,6 ,6 7Ê 1,, /ÊUÊ- Ê" - ,6 , DECEMBER 22, 2011 Happy Holidays, Wishing from all of us...to all of you you a fruitful holiday season. Happy Holidays ®
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[email protected] underwritten big-ticket construc- The two larger structures are SUN CITY CENTER – Perhaps tion in the past and now figures shown on architectural drawings as eyeing capital improvements fi- prominently in prospective financ- facing North Pebble Beach Boule- nancing on the horizon, Commu- ing of a proposed $3 million build- vard, in place of the small existing nity Association members have in- ing program that would add two CA complex. The café is proposed creased the fee charged first-time new structures plus a cafe to the for a site adjacent to the existing home buyers here. community’s Central Campus on outdoor swimming pool and near This was one of several new de- North Pebble Beach Boulevard. the indoor Atrium building as well velopments arising Thursday when The financing and its related is- as Atrium Plaza. Such placement the CA membership assembled for sues were a leading topic during of the entertainment building, a community meeting immediately the town hall session, the second however, would require relocation followed by a town hall session of three scheduled over a three- of at least part of the lawn bowling centered on a proposed multi-fac- month period. The meetings are facility. eted capital improvements project. convened to give all residents op- One of those new developments By a three-to-one majority, portunity to question and comment is a pending agreement-in-princi- Mitch Traphagen Photos members approved the $300 per on the multi-structure proposal ple with ClubLink, owner of the Last minute shoppers go local at Ruskin Market house increase during the meeting aimed at expanding and upgrading community’s golf courses. If it is in their Community Hall. The final decades-old community facilities firmed up, CA President Ed Barnes Hundreds of people turned out for the South Shore Market held count was 951 in favor, with 314 no longer meeting space or use told the membership, relocation of on Sunday looking for last members registering disapproval, demands. the lawn bowling facility may be minute gifts — for others and said David Floyd, CA board sec- CA directors are proposing con- avoided. Under the drafted agree- themselves. The market, held retary. struction of two new buildings ment, ClubLink would provide to monthly near the corner of U.S. Highway 41 and Shell Point The increase brings the so-called with modernistic facades, one a the community three to five acres “transfer fee” to $1,500 from the Road, included more than 40 lo- multi-purpose structure to house carved from the ninth hole of the cal vendors with offerings rang- former $1,200 level each time a association offices and functions closed North Lakes Golf Course ing from fresh, local produce SCC home is resold to an incom- as well as the community’s Secu- in exchange for concession on two to handmade jewelry. Among ing purchaser, a first-time buyer in rity Patrol and information cen- See RESIDENTS TO PAY, page 19 those vendors, Farmer Pete of- the community. 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Contributing Writer has been said the only 8. Be sure to set up a [email protected] human being who likes mechanism for reward- to be changed is a baby. ing those who help you Melody Jameson...... Contributing Writer Nina Pastore, a 5th grader at Berkeley Preparatory School, gets to [email protected] Generally, the rest of implement the change. Positive know 1-year-old Brenda Gonzalez after Brenda received a yellow us look at change as an Talk Keep in mind there is teddy bear. All press releases, news articles and attack upon the com- nothing so constant as photos may be emailed to news@ By William Hodges observernews.net, faxed to 645-4118, or fortable status quo. If change, and it is a good Precious gifts for needy children mailed to Observer News, 210 Woodland you are the person in a bet you will need the Estates Ave. SW, Ruskin, FL 33570 A convoy of families from Tampa’s Berkeley Preparatory School company, club or group who is assistance of these people again. SALES: responsible for instituting changes, Change is as constant as the delivered nearly 1,000 children’s gifts Friday to a charter school and Vilma Stillwell....Display Advertising Rep. here are some ideas that will make tides. If we try to fight it, we will child-care center in Wimauma, one of Tampa Bay’s most poverty- [email protected] stricken communities. change more palatable to those ultimately be worn away just as the Nan Kirk...... Display Advertising Rep. who will be affected. rock is by the water. If we prepare Managers at Redlands Christian Migrant Association quickly sorted [email protected] through the bounty. They spread many of the gifts, one per child, to eight 1. Communicate in an honest for change and help those around For current rates and circulation manner to those who are part of us to accept it, we will not only RCMA child-care centers in the Wimauma and Ruskin areas. information visit our website at the group about the real reasons survive but we will prosper. Author “For some of them, they’ll be the only www.ObserverNews.net presents they get for Christmas,” said Sylvia that brought about the need for James Baldwin said, “Most of us CLASSIFIED / CIRCULATION: Blanco, Center Coordinator at one of the nine change. Sometimes it may seem are about as eager to be changed Beverly Kay...... Classified / Circulation easier to give a good reason rather as we were to be born, and we go centers, Bethel Child Development Center in [email protected] than a real reason. A good reason through life’s changes in a similar Wimauma. “The parents are really grateful.” RCMA’s centers target the rural poor, par- PRODUCTION: is one that everyone will accept as state of shock.” Change is not only Chere Simmons.....Graphic Arts / Layout true even if it is not. a fact of life, it is life. ticularly farmworker families. [email protected] Hodges is a nationally recog- At Berkeley Prep, the gift-giving is an As an example, we may say we Sue Sloan...... Composition / Layout do not have time to do a task we nized speaker, trainer and syndi- annual event called the “Wrap-In,” said [email protected] Berkeley parent Linda Adams. have been asked to do, when the cated columnist. He also hosts an The views expressed by our writers are real reason is we do not want to do interview-format television pro- More than three-fourths of Berkeley’s not necesssarily shared by The Observer 1,263 students donated gifts. Then each of News, SCC Observer, The Riverview it. Good reasons are easy to sell gram, Spotlight on Government, Current or M&M Printing Co., Inc. but when we are found out, we on the Tampa Bay Community the school’s older students paired with a lose credibility. Network which airs Mondays at younger one to write notes accompanying the gifts. Berkeley has sup- We Accept: 2. Involve each individual—to 8 p.m. and Wednesdays at 7:30 ported RCMA centers for several years, but expanded the scope this year ® the extent possible—in the change p.m. (Bright House channel 950, to include the K-6th grade RCMA Wimauma Academy, a charter school process. It has been said that if Verizon channel 30). The shows with 235 students. Audited by: you put a frog in a pan of water can also be viewed at www.hodg- Friday morning, the charter school treated the Berkeley Prep families and slowly raise the temperature, esvideos.com. Phone: 813-641- to a dance presentation and a buffet of Mexican sweetbreads. he will sit there and boil to death 0816. Email: [email protected] “They enjoyed it,” Adams said. “They enjoyed seeing the children and before he moves. The same is true Website: www.billhodges.com” the happy looks on their faces.” of most of us when it comes to change. If we become involved in it, we are less likely to object to it happening. PRESIDENTSNEW YEAR’S SALE SALE 3. Be prepared to give reasons THANKSGIVING DAY SALE Make this Now for and advantages of the change Open on at the initial meeting. Make sure Sundays that they are not just your reasons a Jolly, for supporting the change. Be sure the reasons you give benefit the whole group. Jolly 4. 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Recruit Depot, Parris Island, SC Training to obtain the American designed to challenge new Marine Red Cross Lifeguard Certifications recruits both physically and can be provided through Hillsbor- mentally. ough County Parks, Recreation Colon and fellow recruits began and Conservation. their training at 5 a.m., by running three miles and performing calis- For more information, call C. thenics. In addition to the physical Kiddy, E.G. Simmons Park, at Corr Elementary Terrific Kids for November conditioning program, Colon spent 671-7655, or R. Donnell, Lithia Keeping a positive attitude. Pre-K – Martin Leon Casarrubius, Kevin Forrester; K – Sarah O’Sullivan, numerous hours in classroom and Springs Park, at 744-5572. Alanna Hardin, Taigan Woodham, Darien Osorio, Javani Rodriguez, Travis Piersanti, Yuliesy Cruz, Gio- field assignments which included vanni Herrera; 1st Grade -- Bonafacio McLemore, Lucas Duenas, Jesse Woods,Rashard Showers, Al- learning first aid, uniform regu- lison Pena, Emily Gallegos, James Rush, Julian Kentish, Timothy Mills; 2nd Grade -- Jared Morell, Beyonce Plaisir, Jasmine Martinez, Zaira Paredes, Jonathon Robinson, Taylor Parkhurst; 3rd Grade lations, combat water survival, -- Kelsee Rotering, Amir Farsakh, Jocelynn Medina, Talaih Keller, Ezequiel Lopez, Jacoi Gumbs, Zoey marksmanship, hand-to-hand com- Kennedy, Maya Belot; 4th Grade -- Julianna Hernandez, Mackenzie Gutierrez, Alexis Velazquez, Julissa bat and assorted weapons training. Hernandez, Xochitl Santiago, Edward “Eddie” Stefoglo, Melanie Lopez; and 5th Grade -- Dakota Daley, They performed close order drill Brihanna Brisker, Aryelle Owens, Cheyenne Thompson, Brianna Fogarty, Asya Campbell, Blaine Gapp. and operated as a small infantry unit during field training. Colon and other recruits also Lennard’s Future Farmers placed third Hillsborough County teachers received instruction on the Marine Lennard FFA competed at the Citrus Career Development Event awarded grants Corps’ core values -- honor, cour- on Nov. 16. The team consisted of Randall Casey, Rebecca Knowles, age and commitment, and what the Joshua Stanaland, and Lucas Worley. The event was held at the Florida Fifty-two Hillsborough County School, will receive $1,200. Stu- core values mean in guiding per- FFA Leadership Training Center in Haines City, FL. teachers were awarded Splash! dents will learn about the technol- sonal and professional conduct. Twenty-five high school teams from throughout Florida gathered to school grants through the South- ogies of desalination and waste Colon and fellow recruits ended compete for the top spot. Lennard’s team placed third overall in the west Florida Water Management water treatment. the training phase with The Cru- state. The purpose of the Citrus Evaluation CDE is to stimulate learning District. • Margaret Oggero, Lennard cible, a 54-hour, team evolution activities in the production and management of citrus fruit. The contest Mary Margaret Hull, District High School, will receive $732. culminating in an emotional cere requires students to have a general knowledge of the citrus industry, and lead communications coordina- Students will canoe in two campus mony in which recruits are pre- to have the ability to properly identify citrus rootstocks, varieties, leaves, tor, attributes the effectiveness of ponds where they will conduct a sented the Marine Corps Emblem, pests, diseases, and weeds. the grant program in Hillsborough field study to compare several as- and addressed as “Marines” for the County to the strong partnership pects of water quality. first time in their careers. with Hillsborough County Schools. • Georgianna Trowbridge, Riv- Four school district staff serve as erview High School, will receive Play 4 on 4 adult the District’s liaisons to teachers: $2,450. Students will complete a flag football Pam Cafery, middle school sci- biological survey of the Crystal Adults 18 and older can register ence supervisor; Karen Folsom, Springs Preserve and assess the for a team sport that encourages Nature’s Classroom administrator; health of the Hillsborough River recreation, and physical activ- Dan McFarland, high school su- system. ity. The 4 on 4 adult flag football pervisor; and Shana Tirado, ele- This year 157 Splash! grants league will kick off from 6 to 9 mentary science supervisor. These were awarded across the District’s p.m. every Friday night, Jan. 20 liaisons helped get the word out to 16‑county region to educate stu- through March 23. classroom teachers. dents on Florida’s water. Cost is $250 per team which “The District recognizes the crit- The goal of the Splash! school includes officials. There will be ical role STEM education — sci- grant program is to provide teach- awards for 1st and 2nd place ence, technology, engineering and ers with funding to enhance stu- teams.Register at the Ruskin Rec- mathematics — plays in prepar- dent knowledge of freshwater reation Center, 901 6th Street SE ing students for the future,” said resources issues. Splash! school in Ruskin January 3-13. Hull. “With the help of the grant grants provide up to $3,000 per For more information, call Kevin program, students will learn the school on a reimbursement basis Cletken at Ruskin Recreation Cen- importance of protecting and con- and are available to public, charter ter at (813) 672-7881. Lennard Future Farmers of America team. serving Florida’s water resources and private school teachers. through STEM-based education Past Splash! grant projects in- Financial aid projects.” clude student monitoring of local Eagles Set Their Weekly Activities The South Hillsborough County water quality, environmental field nights announced awardees include: studies and outreach campaigns Hillsborough County Public • Alice Rutland, Brandon High designed to encourage water con- The Ruskin Eagles, FOE, located at 1205 1st Schools Guidance Services is School, will receive $2,879. Stu- servation. St. S.W. has scheduled the following weekly hosting financial aid information dents will develop a self-sustain- In addition to Splash! grant activities. nights for high school students and ing aquaponic and aquaculture funding, the District offers free All events and activities of the Eagles Club their families. system, testing nutrient levels, teacher professional development are supported by the members and members’ University financial aid represen- plant growth and fish survival. workshops and curriculum mate- guests. tatives will help participants com- • Leigh Crosson, Colleen Bevis rials. The publications are corre- The FOE Aerie meet at 7 p.m. the 1st and 3rd plete the FAFSA (Free Application Elementary School, will receive lated to Florida’s Next Generation Thursday of the month. The Ladies’ Auxiliary for Federal Student Aid), review $1,624. Students will maintain hy- Sunshine State Science Standards meets at 7 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Thursday. Eagle Riders meet the how colleges and universities droponic and container gardens, and can also be ordered on the 2nd Sunday of the month at 11 a.m. compile financial aid packages, comparing them to traditional gar- District’s website at WaterMatters. Thursday, Dec. 22 -- Bar Games at 1 p.m. and discuss available federal aid. dening. org/publications/. For more information, call (813) Friday, Dec. 23 — Feather Your Nest Game at 6 p.m. • Melissa Triebwasser, Doby 273-7203. Elementary School, will receive Saturday, Dec. 24 — Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. NO Din- $608. Students will travel to a ner. NO Music. Thursday, Jan. 12 water treatment facility and design Sunday, Dec. 25 — Christmas Day from 1 to 8 p.m. Merry Christ- Brandon High School educational board games focusing mas everyone! NO Feather Your Nest tonight. 1101 Victoria St., Brandon on water stewardship. Happy Monday, Dec. 26 — Bingo at 6 p.m. (813) 744-8120 • Michelle Lee, East Bay High Tuesday, Dec. 27 — Come on down and socialize. School, will receive $2,650. Stu- Wednesday, Dec. 28 — Wings and Things at 5 p.m. OH SO GOOD! Tuesday, Jan. 24 dents will take a Florida Aquarium Holidays Bar Games at 6 p.m. Riverview High School eco-tour where they will observe biodiversity and test water quality. For more information, call the club at 645-2922. 11311 Boyette Rd., Riverview (813) 671-5011 • Rebecca Rouch, East Bay High 6 • OBSERVER NEWS • RIVERVIEW CURRENT • SCC OBSERVER DECEMBER 22, 2011 Merry Christmas! There, I said it. Merry Christmas! Yes, that’s Christmas: if non-Christians are Deed Restricted Community From media,” “Faux Noise,” “Liberal public by the ginormous spoonful. right — I said it: Merry Christmas! celebrating it, then it has lost all Hell, there is no one out there who media” — those commonly used It feels like today’s problems are Should I now sit back and wait for meaning. To that I say, bah hum- can tell you that you can’t have a phrases are not meant as compli- so immense that there is little any of the Politically Correct Police to bug! If you are a Christian of deep nativity scene. (Unless, of course, ments. I believe that some people us can do as individuals to resolve come and handcuff me? Or, should faith and an atheist has a Christ- you are one of those who insist on are becoming so hardened in their them — and the frustration over I prepare to take fire from mas tree and gives using real actors and live animals own personal opinions that they those problems builds to the point the warriors engaged in presents, how exactly as part of it — those donkeys can tend to strike out and attack any- where some of us feel isolated and the so-called “war on does that diminish make a mess and infants probably thing that might offer an opposing personally attacked by them. Thus Christmas”? your faith? And since shouldn’t be expected to put in view — and specifically any view while no one person can do any- I don’t think I’ll do ei- when is altruistic gen- long hours and days in the manger that proves their position wrong. thing about huge bank bailouts or ther. erosity in buying gifts without some serious compensa- And there are other people, poli- government officials violating the I’m convinced there is for others considered tion.) ticians and talking heads mostly, public trust, we can lash out when no real war on Christmas. war on Christianity? I guess it’s ironic that I should that take advantage of that and we feel as though OUR version of I think, perhaps, that it is Observations There is joy in this be fanning the flames of any no- play into it, thus furthering the de- Christmas is threatened. So that is merely the fabrication of By Mitch Traphagen season for people of tion that a war on Christmas is par- terioration. exactly what we do. a handful of people with [email protected] all faiths and even for tially media-induced — normally I That said, the media is by no But to me, Christmas is in our too much time on their those who lack faith. bristle a bit when people blame the means innocent. Almost all media own hearts and souls. I’m quite hands and a media in search of new I believe it is more important to media for any and all manner of so- outlets are for-profit businesses certain it means something differ- and evermore controversial things spread that joy, to be a vessel of the ciety’s ills. Personally, I think there and if people respond to contro- ent to each of us and no one can to get people riled up about. Now joy that surrounds us this time of is more of a war on the media than versy (whether real or imagined), take that away. No one can declare entering the half-century mark on year, rather than to grumble about a war on Christmas. “Lamestream then they’ll happily feed it to the See OBSERVATIONS, page 19 this planet, I’ve yet to come across stuff that is all too easily imagined anyone who took offense when I or is best relegated to meaningless wished them a Merry Christmas. I fodder. know that I certainly wouldn’t take Each week I receive informa- offense if someone wished me a tion on dozens of polls hoping I’ll Happy Hanukah. To be honest, I’d publish the results in the pages of be honored because that meant the this newspaper. A few weeks ago, person saying it thought enough I received two that really struck Mitch Traphagen of me to include me in something me. One stated that most Ameri- Photo that was important to them. cans believe that kids should be Yes, that’s Besides, the chance of anyone able to pray in schools. Another right — even wrongfully wishing someone a stated that most Americans believe dogs and Merry Christmas is remote, at people should be allowed to have cats love Christmas best. A Gallup poll a few years nativity scenes in their yards. ago found that despite 80 per- Well, hey! I’ve got some great cent of Americans identifying news for you! Both things have al- with a Christian faith, 93 percent ready been granted to you! There of Americans celebrated Christ- is absolutely nothing that says a mas. In other words, the odds are kid can’t pray in school. I’m pretty strongly with you in making the sure many have — probably even traditional wish to another person a few that would consider them- — even to a stranger. selves atheists — while sitting Now I know that some may con- down for…say, a final exam in ge- sider this as evidence of a war on ometry. And unless you live in the PAYING FULL Canadian Meds PRICE FOR MEDS? 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Dear Savvy Senior, that you can choose in place of • Vitals.com provides some What resources are available to original Medicare. These plans basic background information on help seniors locate and research may have more doctors available around 720,000 U.S. doctors along Medicare doctors? My husband than original Medicare does. See with unedited comments from past and I are approaching age 65 and www.medicare.gov/find-a-plan to patients and ratings on things like need to find a new internist or research this option. promptness, bedside manner, accu- primary care doctor who accepts Doctor’s Check Up rate diagnosis and more. Medicare. Our current doctor is After you’ve found a few • Ratemds.com primarily offers not enrolled with Medicare and Medicare-approved doctors that ratings and anonymous comments will not continue seeing us as are accepting new patients, there from past patients. Medicare patients. are plenty of resources available It’s a good idea to check out all Looking For Care three doctor-rating sites so you can get a bigger sampling and a better Dear Looking, feel of how previous patients are Depending on where you live, rating a particular doctor. finding a new primary care doc- Fee-Based Help tor or specialist that accepts Another good resource to help George Shambaugh is presented with the ‘Volunteer of the Year Medicare patients can be challeng- you gather information is at angi- Award 2011’ by Jeri Hundertmark at the end of the year meeting ing. Because of low reimburse- eslist.com (888-888-5478). This is of the Camp Bayou Advisory Committee. Seated is George’s wife ment rates and greater paperwork The Savvy a fee-based membership service Ruth. hassles, many doctors today have Senior that also offers doctors ratings and opted out of Medicare or they’re By Jim Miller reviews from other members in not accepting new patients with your area for $7.60 for one month Medicare coverage. today that can help you research or $25 for the year. So u t h Sh o r e Re g i o n a l Li b r a r y With that said, Medicare is now them. Some of the best include Or, consider purchasing a copy offering a service that makes find- HealthGrades, Vitals and RateMDs. of the “Consumers’ Guide to Top 15816 Beth Shields Way • Ruskin 33573 ing Medicare-approved doctors a These are free doctor-rating web- Doctors.” Created by Consumers’ little easier. And, there are a num- sites that provide important back- Checkbook, a nonprofit consumer Library Closes at 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 22 through Friday, Dec. 23 ground information as well as con- organization, this book will help ber of good resources available Library Closed on Sunday, Dec. 25 through Tuesday, Dec. 27 today that can help you check up sumer comments and ratings from you find top-rated doctors that on prospective doctors for free. past patients. Here’s a breakdown have been recommended by other Library Closes at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 28 through Friday, Dec. 30 Here’s what you should know. of what each site offers: doctors. Their database lists 24,000 Deaf and Hearing Connection Telephone Distribution Medicare Doctors • Healthgrades.com provides in- physicians, in 35 different fields Wednesday, Dec. 28 • 1 to 3 p.m. The government’s new online depth profiles on around 750,000 of specialty, in 50 metro areas. Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc. (FTRI) provides free special- “Physician Compare” tool is one U.S. physicians including their The cost for this guide is $25 plus ized equipment and training to qualified Florida residents who are deaf, of the easiest ways to locate doc- education and training, hospital shipping and handling (call 800- hard of hearing or speech-impaired. The equipment enables them to tors in your area that accept tradi- affiliations, board certification, 213-7283 to order a copy), or you place and receive phone calls. tional Medicare. Just go to www. awards and recognitions, profes- can view the information online at medicare.gov/find-a-doctor where sional misconduct, disciplinary checkbook.org/doctors for $25. eBooks, eReaders and Digital Media you can do a search by physi- action and malpractice records. It Send your senior questions to: Thursday, Dec. 29 • 12:15 to 2:30 p.m. cian’s name, medical specialty or also offers a 5-star ratings scale Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Want to read eBooks? 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Christmas angels ■■ Continued from page 1 is held by the store until the ac- On Monday, the Chronicle-Tele- count is paid off and although typ- gram newspaper of Elyria, Ohio, ically there are small service fees reported that one man anonymously involved, there is generally no in- paid off the accounts of 23 fami- terest accumulated. Until the econ- lies, totaling nearly $8,800. Earlier, omy fell into a recession, layaway The Associated Press reported that had all but disappeared as most an anonymous donor in California people simply used credit cards to spent $9,800 to pay off the accounts make such purchases. Kmart stores of 63 families, and a man in Mon- still offer layaway year around, but tana paid off the accounts of six it has only been this year that Wal- customers who were behind in their mart has reinstated the practice on payments and had been told their toys and electronics for the Christ- items would be returned to the store mas season. inventory. In between are uncounted This year, a trend in anonymous- reports of people anonymously pay- ly paying off layaway accounts has ing $50 or $100 to settle tabs for the swept the nation, with some news Christmas wishes of children they’ll agencies reporting that it began never meet. when a woman in Grand Rapids, And it’s not just layaway ac- Michigan, paid off the layaway counts. One Florida Walmart has bills for three families at the be- reported that an anonymous man ginning of December. When told purchased 25 $100 gift cards to be of this, Betty said, “With that one distributed to people who appeared act, someone in Michigan started to need them. When contacted, all something like this. It feels good donors said the same thing as Betty: to be able to gift someone’s gift. It they just want to help. feels like Christmas — the feeling The doll began to haunt her. When is awesome, to be able to provide Betty was told that Sunday was the comfort to someone else.” last day Christmas layaway accounts They are called “secret Santas” could be paid, she drove back to the and “layaway angels” and across Walmart in Wimauma, prepared to the country, people like Betty are pay the $30 bill she had passed up quietly turning Christmas into a to pay for the bicycle. Ivette told her miracle for thousands of families. the account had been paid off and Arguments about the commercial- Walmart had already contacted ev- ization of the religious holiday eryone else who still had remaining mean little to a child without gifts balances. under a tree — or even a tree it- She also told Betty that she talked self. Such arguments also ring hol- to the woman who had the bicycle on low to parents who are struggling layaway. The woman was shocked, financially yet want to provide Ivette said, and asked for Betty’s something for their children on name so she could do something for Christmas. For Betty, paying off her or thank her somehow. Ivette the layaway account for someone told the woman it was an anony- she’ll never know isn’t about judg- mous gift and she didn’t know her ment of financial woes, it is simply name. And neither do you as Betty, to help another person, someone of course, is not her real name. perhaps less fortunate than herself, Ivette said the woman then began during the season of giving. to cry. 10DATE, • OBSERVER 2009 NEWS • RIVERVIEW CURRENT OBSERVER NEWS • RIVERVIEWDECEMBER CURRENT 22, 2011 • X
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Saturday, Dec. 31 New Year Eve Dinner and Dance with Rolling River Band Sunday, Jan. 1 Lodge open at 11 a.m. Riverview Memorial The Year I Lived Christmas Friday, Jan. 13 7-11 p.m. Calvin O VFW Post #8108 By Daris Howard All events are open to qualified Moose members and guests. It was Christmas Eve, and I was in New York, a long way from 7504 Riverview Dr. home. As we started our day, my associate, Mark, asked me what I had (813) 671-9845 planned. “The main thing is the church Christmas social tonight,” I replied. MEETINGS “How about we live the real Christmas story as told in Matthew 25 verse 40 before we go?” Eagles Set Their Weekly Activities Men’s Auxiliary -- First Thursday I knew the Christmas story wasn’t there, but he had an unusual seri- Ruskin VFW Post #6287 at 7 p.m. ousness about him, so I agreed. Ruskin VFW Post #6287, 5120 U.S. 41 N. has listed the following Ladies’ Auxiliary -- Second “Good!” he said. “Get all of your spare cash.” weekly activities. Meetings are: American Legion on 1st Wednesday Tuesday at 7 p.m. I hunted up $20 and put it in my wallet. Next he had me gather the each month; VFW and LAVFW on the 2nd Wednesday each month; leftover cookies and candy from my packages from home. Finally he and MAVFW on the 3rd Thursday Post -- Second Thursday at asked if I had more than one coat. When I told him I had two, he told each month. 7:30 p.m. me to put one on and carry the other. We stepped into the cold morning air, each of us carrying some bags Thursday, Dec. 22 — Bar Bingo MEALS at 6 p.m. and a second coat. We took the bus to the worst part of town, and walked a few blocks further. We came across a ragged looking man Friday, Dec. 23 — Fish Fry from Wednesday Spaghetti Dinner sitting by a building. Mark stopped in front of him. “Sir, are you hun- 4:30 to 7 p.m. Music by You 2 Kan from 5 to 7 p.m. gry?” from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday Fish Fry from 5 to 7 p.m. The man looked up, a dullness in his eyes that seemed to question Saturday, Dec. 24 — Turkey Shoot whether we were really speaking to him. Mark spoke again. “Could from 1:30 p.m. Music by Wayne Sunday Breakfast from 9 a.m. you use a loaf of bread?” Taylor Austin from 7 to 11 p.m. to noon The man nodded, and Mark pulled food from his bag and handed it to Sunday, Dec. 25 —Merry Christ- him. The man ripped the package and hungrily stuffed three full slices mas from all the Officers of Ruskin VFW. Free finger food from 1 CANTEEN HAPPENINGS into his mouth. “How long has it been since you’ve eaten?” Mark asked. to 5 p.m.. Bar Bingo Monday at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 26 — Darts at 7 p.m. The man just shrugged, so we turned and headed on our way. We walked down the street and stopped by a small corner store. Inside Tuesday, Dec. 27— Games in Lounge from 1 to 5 p.m. Kitchen Bar Poker with Lori on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. we could hear the manager forcefully say, “I’m sorry, but I don’t have opens at 4:30 p.m. Bingo at 6 p.m. anything for you.” Wednesday, Dec. 28 — Open. Fire in the Hole on Saturdays We watched as the man he was speaking to dejectedly walked from at 1 p.m. the store. His coat was threadbare, and he was unshaven and grimy. “Your turn,” Mark said, nudging me forward. Awkwardly I held out a loaf of bread. “Could you use some food?” I asked. The man stopped. He started to reach out his hand and then pulled back. “I’m not a beggar. I was only asking for work to earn what I would eat.” I was lost as to what to do next, so Mark stepped in. “And we are not just giving it to you. When you have an opportunity to help others, you can pay us back by doing something for someone else.” The man nodded, and thankfully took the food I offered. We visited briefly while he ate, finding out that he had lost his job and his home. He wife and children were in a shelter, but men weren’t allowed there. Before leaving, I remembered the extra coat and wrapped it around his shoulders. He stopped eating long enough to hug me, tears streaming down his face. As we continued on our way, I learned from Mark that at 17 he had had a fight with his father, and had run away. For two years he had lived on the streets until he could overcome his pride and return home. “Each year since then, I have done this, and I learned what the real Christmas story is,” he said I told him I had heard some of those who begged weren’t as bad off as they pretended. He said it was true, and he knew men that begged for a living, making over a thousand dollars on some days. “Often a person has to seek out the ones that really need it. But I’d rather be guilty of giving to someone that didn’t need it than not giving to someone who did.” We spent the day handing out food, stopping here and there to pur- chase more. As evening approached, and we turned to head home, I offered the last of my bread to an old man who sat huddled in a door- way. His eyes were sunken in and his face was thin. Shivering, he couldn’t speak as he nodded his thanks and started to eat. I wished I Gibsonton Elementary Terrific Kids are Responsible had something more. Then I thought of my coat lining. I zipped it out Guage Smith, Catherine Goodyear, Jaquelin Aguada, Juan Martinez, Christopher Kizer, Joey Hoover, Ab- and wrapped it around his old shoulders. bygail Moreno, Flor Munoz, Kady Karppinen, Adriana Hernandez, Stefani Kidd, Tyler Davis, Anthony Ar- As we turned to head home, I finally understood what Mark meant royo, Jimmy Blackmon, Tyler Norment, Tyler Thacker, Tiffanie Stanton, Hailey Ammons, Kyle Church, Bi- about living the real Christmas story. “And the King shall answer and anca Valdez, Joliesse Resendiz, Sierra Timberlake, Vincent Figueroa, Jose Martinez, Jayden Walter, Marisol say unto them,...Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of Mendoza and Aiden Oakley, Andrea Garza Flores, Andrew Guerrero, Taylor Watkins. these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.”
14OCTOBERSEPTEMBERDECEMBERNOVEMBER • OBSERVER 6, 22,17, 201115, 2011 2011 NEWS • RIVERVIEW CURRENT • SCC OBSERVER OBSERVEROBSERVEROBSERVER NEWSNEWS NEWS •• RIVERVIEWRIVERVIEW• RIVERVIEW CURRENTCURRENT CURRENT •• SCCSEPTEMBERSCC• SCCNOVMBER OBSERVEROBSERVER OBSERVER 29,10, •2011• 1511• 9 New Eagles Aerie forming FISH TALES The Fraternal Order of Eagles has a long-standing tradition of TECH TALK philanthropic work around the United States and Canada. Since 1898, the Order has emphasized helping those in need and building a solid A Christmas poem for you moral foundation within our communities. It is the holiday season. The trout were hiding in a hole, In 2008, 700 delegates unanimously approved a five-year $25 million All are on the waterway for Hoping that no one had a fishing pole. dollar commitment to The University of Iowa to build The Fraternal one special reason. Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center. Through the Diabetes Redfish and snook were playing hide and seek, Research Center, the Eagles look to help It is Christmas Day Each popping up to take a peek. find a cure for this debilitating disease that and all anglers are out to The tarpon and dolphin were joining the chatter, currently affects nearly 30 million people play. Wondering what was the matter. across the United States and Canada. As of Fish Tales Boats are here from across Grouper were watching the boats with an evil eye, Oct. 30, the organization has presented $10 the nation By Jonie Maschek Checking out the chatter and laughter million to the university and is on track to with decorated boats of all and rushed away to hereafter. meet the commitment made two years ago creations. What a sight to see -- anglers by the dozens, in Louisville, KY, at the annual International Friends are being made, acting like kissing cousins. Convention. by anglers of all age. The project is just the latest in a line of remarkable contributions to soci- Hours had gone by and then a rumble in the sky, ety from the Eagles including the Mother’s Day holiday, Social Security Kindness is everywhere, All together they yelled, ‘Look at the weather.’ as they smell the cool fresh air. and the Jobs After 40 program. Each year the organization donates mil- All looking at a huge cloud, lions of dollars to hospitals and charities around North America that help Groups are gathering together And yelling out loud. aid people afflicted by a wide range of diseases and hardships. and there is lots of talk about our weather. What do we hear? They take tremendous pride in their work as an organization and feel Every boat seems to have a greeter, Why, it’s Santa Claus and his reindeer! it is necessary to make the public aware that they are much more than as each boat stops for a meeting. just a corner bar. They invite all fellow community members to come out All motors started to roar, to the local Aerie and find out for themselves what the spirit of People A circle was made to make room for others, As they made their way back to shore. all talking as if they were brothers. Helping People is all about. Where else could one spend Christmas day, To find out more about the Eagles and their many charities and efforts, ‘Fish Tales’ were filling the air, than on the beautiful waters of Tampa Bay. as stories were being told by the young and the old. they are trying to start a new Aerie in the Riverview/Gibsonton/Fishhawk A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND area. They are meeting at the Riverview Moose every Wednesday night One ‘Fish Tale’ led to another, HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL! at 7:30 p.m. on Honeywell Road. For more information, call Scott or Sue each one bigger than the other. Aleta Jonie Maschek is a member of Florida Chase at (813) 641-9122. Kind words filled the air; Outdoor Press. with each without a care. SCC Community Foundation awards More boats came afloat, each telling a fishing joke. $5000 grant to ‘eviction prevention’ Santa Claus was part of many crews, The Community Foundation of consideration by the Prince of Those not in the Christmas spirit were but a few. Greater Sun City Center, ‘Hadley Peace Conference. Mullet were jumping through the night, and Helen Hill Fund,’ has awarded Those seeking help under this But not a net was in sight. a $5000 grant to the Society grant may apply at Our Lady of St. Vincent de Paul, Prince Sheepshead were enjoying the night, of Guadalupe Mission Church, They loved to eat, with all the light. Peace Conference for ‘Eviction Tepeyac Hall, 16650 U.S. Hwy. Prevention.’ The grant funds will 301, Wimauma between 10 a.m. Permit were there out of sight, be used to help poor and needy and noon on the first and third They were afraid of all the noise of the night. families avoid eviction from their Tuesday of each month. Sharks were hanging around, homes.Families living in Sun City On behalf of the families the Thinking some food may be found. Center, Wimauma, and Balm are grant will benefit the Society of St. Flounder were deep asleep on the bottom sand, eligible to apply for assistance. Vincent de Paul Prince of Peace But soon awaken by the loud voices of man. Applicants must produce a photo Conference would like to thank The amberjacks were having a ball, ID, proof of residency, and a legal the Community Foundation for Ready to join the party at any call. eviction notice to be eligible for their generosity and support.
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There is no charge for this group and all South County residents are invited to attend. The group meets from 1 to 3 p.m. every Thursday in the boardroom of the Sun Trust Bank, 1525 Rickenbacker Dr., Sun City Center. For more information, call Bernice at (813) 633-1886 or Fern at (813) 634-7911. Senior Singles meet for Christmas party The South Shore Senior Singles group, a ministry of the Sun City Center United Methodist Church (SSUMC), will meet for a Christmas party at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 22, at Sunset Bar and Grille at Little Harbor in Ruskin. A $5 gift exchange will be held. On the first and third Saturday of each month, beginning in January, they will meet at the Alpha Pizza House in Apollo Beach for dinner, music and dancing by Thor Stevens at 5 p.m. on Jan. 7 and Jan. 21. Note change of time and days. This is now a twice-monthly activity. Thor is scheduled to play on Saturdays. Join the fun! The South Shore Senior Singles group was organized for those age 50+, for all the South Shore area to provide a non-threatening atmo- sphere for singles to meet and have fun. H&R Block Tax Pros offer quick tips ‘Tis the season for giving and in • The Salvation Army donation What could be better addition to a lighter heart, taxpay- guide is a good source to use for on a Saturday morning ers can still reap the tax benefits estimating the fair market value of than a group of energetic youngsters singing upbeat of donating cash, goods or time to most common items. Christmas songs? their favorite causes for the 2011 • For any item where the fair The residents of Sun year: market value is more than $500 or City Senior Living were For Monetary Donations: is not in good condition, a written entertained by a young cast • Taxpayers must keep a written appraisal of the item from a quali- from South Bay Church who receipt of the donation including fied appraiser is required. sang songs from their recent the date, the amount and the name Donating Time/Volunteering: play “Arrest These Merry of the qualifying organization. If • Volunteers can deduct mileage, Gentlemen.” the cash donation is less than $250, tolls and other travel expenses used After their performance the then a statement from your bank during their service to qualifying kids distributed candy canes and postcards and visited displaying this same information causes/organizations. Taxpayers with their hosts. South will suffice. may even be able to deduct more Bay Church is located in • Monetary donations include of these expenses if they use their Riverview, just south of Big those made by cash, check, debit vehicle as part of their service. Bend Road. card, credit card, payroll deduc- Time spent volunteering is not chere simmons photos tion or automatic bank account deductable. withdrawal. Other Types of Donations: • Some organizations offer gifts • Between now and December of appreciation to those who do- 31, senior citizens who are 70 (and nate money. Certain types of gifts a half) years old or older have the may affect how much of a dona- option of donating to organizations tion can be deducted. It is recom- directly from an IRA. Taxpayers mended that taxpayers consult a should make sure they are pre- tax professional and appropriate pared with proper documentation tax documents for specifics. from both the organization and New and Used Item IRA provider. Donations: • Donations of appreciated prop- • Donated clothing and house- erty – i.e., stocks, real estate, art hold items must be in condition and antiques – are deductable. good enough to be re-sold at a However, whether the property thrift store to qualify. has appreciated or depreciated in • Much like cash donations, value since its purchase will deter- taxpayers must maintain a writ- mine the amount of the deduction. ten receipt of the items donated Taxpayers are encouraged to con- with the date and the nonprofit’s sult a tax professional and appro- information. priate tax forms for more details. Holiday dollar stretchers Want to live better on the money you already make? Visit www.stretcher.com to find hundreds of articles to help you stretch your day and your dollar! Holiday wrapping paper Go to your local newspaper office and purchase the leftover rolls of paper. This makes great gift-wrapping paper. It also works great for coloring sheets. Michelle in Morris Office gifts Office workers often purchase gifts for each other and this can get out of hand when trying to reciprocate, etc. A great idea to help alleviate the problem is to buy a large basket at a thrift store and make a decision about the recipient of the gift. Some ideas include a homeless shelter, women’s shelter, etc. Call a local church or the center itself to find out what items are needed. Everyone in the office should add items to the basket and “pay it forward” instead of purchasing for each other. We do this at church for a women’s shelter in lieu of gifts. It is very well appreciated by all! Jamie B. Clever way to wrap gift cards Gift cards are small, so you can always put them with something. Go to the thrift store and buy a bunch of stuffed animals, dolls, or other toys. You can buy them for around a quarter and in all sizes and styles. 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The women can attend area shelters, the warden adds. It is Their compound is enclosed spare; no windows, no pictures on week, month after month. They classes where the intricacies of envisioned that interested women in high chain link fencing and walls, no touches of color to relieve cannot smoke anywhere on prison fine sewing are would temporarily keep and encased in multiple rolls of wire. the monotonous shades of brown. property. taught and where train dogs in basic obedience, There are none of the views touted A cot, a mattress, covering linens Some days, the only opportuni- the carpentry of aiming to make the animal more by real estate sellers on the out- comprise the accommodations. ties for human interaction are with wood products adoptable when returned to the side. Their doorless cells in long They wear the uniform gray pants guards or other inmates. Violating manufacture is shelter. the rules can result in even more covered in detail. All of this, and more, was ac- stringent confinement; a version They have a knowledged last week when the of total isolation — or transfer to vegetable garden family of HCI inmates and their another institution. and are investi- family of volunteers met on the Their days, most of them like the gating hydropon- compound for an afternoon of one before and the one follow- ics as a plant Warden Robin holiday delights, amid much ing, are ordered to a degree by the growing method. Smith laughter - and not a few tears work to be done. And, the essence Inmates can shed in happiness and gratitude. of imprisonment is not only loss of learn the ins and outs of dressing Gathered first in their chapel, 65 even the smallest, once-taken-for- for success in today’s business of the inmates offered their gift, a granted freedoms but also the loss world and command the elements multi-act revue written, directed of most privacy rights. of a resume and master the various and produced for the fourth year Beyond the disciplines and depri- tasks involved in personal finan- by their fellow inmate, Denise vations, however, are the missions cial management after instruction. Turbyville. They sang, danced and of a facility such as HCI to help They can take part in a “story time delivered comic routines as part of female inmates build self esteem Mom” program where those with a story line calling for Christmas through appropriate achievement children read aloud to them by pageant auditions, with an under- and constructive acceptance, plus way of DVDs that then are sent to lying message about the genuine equip them with marketable skills the youngsters. meaning of an observance that that can lead to livelihoods upon They participate in several celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. Melody Jameson photos release. athletic activities – tennis, vol- Creating costumes fashioned In keeping with the non-denominational Bible study that is a foun- They have access to a substan- leyball, pickle ball - learning about from whatever fabric or borrowed dation program in a prison such as HCI, inmate Carol Carter (above) portrayed the announcing angel in an intricate musical number fea- tial list of training and mentoring fitness in the process. They also garments they could lay hands on, tured during the revue of variety acts. programs conducted on their com- can become members of work many of them demonstrated, often pound by hundreds of volunteers, crews which handle tasks under with joyful abandon, native talents many of them retired professionals supervision in public venues that from solo interpretative dance coming from surrounding commu- otherwise would require tax payer to choral singing that would be nities such as Sun City Center and dollars to accomplish with paid competitive on many stages in the The Ruskin Woman’s Club Valencia Lakes. help. world beyond their fences. Others would like to wish the community a very With the help of the trained And, of course, as inmates in helped carry the storyline forward, volunteers, inmates can complete a faith-based facility, they can performing in roles that held the high school, obtaining a GED , or attend Bible study sessions using production together and delivered become proficient in computer and the Christian Bible explored on a the desired message emphasizing 9Q^^e /T^U_`YM_MZP M software use or obtain certifica- non-denominational basis. They the value of fellowship over com- tion in culinary arts where they also have access to study in other mercialism. learn, for example, the same cake faiths, if that is their choice, Smith After the revue, many dozens of decorating skills practiced in notes. volunteers were served a full meal 4M\\e :Qc EQM^ Publix bakeries. There are classes Then, there’s a new program topped off with a choice of holiday Thanks for all the donations we’ve received! in creative writing, in the dramatic under consideration that would cakes, including the traditional arts and in the various media of the pair inmates with young dogs from Red Velvet and Carrot varieties, For donation information, please call baked and decorated by inmates in 813-645-3136 the culinary arts class which would like to sell some of its baked beauties. It also was an occasion to look back on a tumultuous year in which the prison was threat- ened with closure in a cost cutting move by Florida’s Department of Corrections and then spared with the help of crusading advocates, an outspoken state senator and Hills- borough County commissioners. Patient Advocate Service Before it was over, Smith and Brenda Bates, L.P.N. her assistant warden, Angel Velez, s !SSISTING YOU IN UNDERSTANDING YOUR MEDICAL CARE CHOICES AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES were presented hand made quilts s )NFORMATION AND 3UPPORT 3ERVICES IN ABSENCE OF CLOSE FAMILY NEAR BY designed and created by sewing s 7ORKS CLOSELY WITH INVOLVED MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS TO OVERSEE TRANSITIONAL CARE FOR SKILLED NURSING CENTERS AND ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENTS class members as the two were s 7RITTEN #OMPREHENSIVE 3TATUS REPORT GENERATED AFTER EACH #LIENT 2EVIEW praised for their efforts, bring- s !SSURES HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS ACCOUNTABILITY FOR CARE AND SERVICES BEING PROVIDED ing on another tearful moment. AND ACT AS LIAISON IF CHALLENGES ARISE This time, it was Smith, the no-nonsense lady warden, whose s 0EACE OF MIND FOR CLIENT AND FAMILY THAT THEIR LOVED ONE IS RECEIVING THE BEST Many of the finished items made by inmates at HCI in their various POSSIBLE CARE eyes shown as she expressed ap- classes are donated to charities benefitting children. Here, Volunteer preciation and tried to focus on Nancy Williams, a vigorous advocate who calls herself a “cheerlead- the integral part in the prison’s Call today for more information (941) 388-7290 er” for the highly successful woman’s prison, shows off a collec- INFO ALASTARINCCOM s WWWALASTARINCCOM tion of inmate wood working projects that will become unique gifts progress played by volunteers, for youngsters in the area. while Velez discreetly extended a fresh handkerchief. DON’T JOIN THE OSTRICH GENERATION More tears surfaced when volun- 1IONB?;MN5CH>IQM%F;MM 'H= teers lined a walkway on the com- Amid the choppy markets, too many pound and inmates queued up to (WY 3 s 2USKIN &, receive large gift bags distributed Soon-to-be Retirees have avoided making key decisions... 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Adult Computer Classes for the Cypress Creek Elementary’s December Terrific Kids Sponsored by Sun City Kiwanis Technologically Challenged Michael Kickliter, Cullen Carver, Daniel Harwin, Dailys Perez, Judith Perez-Solorio, Kadence Unger, Eddie Excel: Charts and Graphs • Dec. 22 • 3 p.m. Garcia, Juanelo Rosas, Desaray Villarreal, Kaitlin Taber, Valeria De La Cruz, Blake Shooter Sweat, Yazmin Create and format charts from data for visual emphasis. Limon-Flores, Marc Belmarez, Andrew Otero, Isabella White, Gracie Monroe, Jacob Betances, Jaxon Kistler, Previous experience with Microsoft Excel is recommended. Damien Torres, Diosmar Barreiro, Kevin Molina-Salinas, Karen Martinez, Jennifer Gomez, Isabella Estrada, Mayko Roman-Juarez, Faith Nwosu, Justin Zobrist, Anthony Durden, Jacob Buckner, Cecilia Perez-Hernan- Excel: Data Entry and Printing Options • Dec. 23 • 3 p.m. dez, Rebecca Avila, Dakota Miller, Thao Tran, Kimberly Elliot, Taylor Walker, Alicia Perez Vasquez, Adiar AutoFill, freeze titles, sorting, and Excel printing options. Previous Maldonado, Jessica Raygoza, Shakur Carter, Kayla Hoang, Sonny Thompson, Beto Guajardo, Maria Velasco- experience with Microsoft Excel is recommended. Francisco, Ale Valles, Sebastian Guerra, Anabelle Hilario, Ashley Genito, Victoria Diaz, Jesus Villarreal, Fran- cisco Galvan, Yael Vera, Claudia Vasquez, Justin Elizarraras, Madison Peavler, Brithany Samaniego, Daniel Riverview Moose Family Center 2158/Chapter 1031 Reyes, Jalen Martin, Juan Patlan, Deshanna Allen, Edward Joey Burns, Mariah Skidmore, Ciana Rivera Loyal Order of Moose • 9000 Honeywell Rd. • Gibsonton [email protected] • (813) 677-7921 All events are open to qualified Moose Members and guests. Weekly Events Upcoming Events Wednesday December 31 Chef’s Choice Dinners New Year’s Eve Party from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Carry-in Dinner and Entertain- Cover-Your-Moose ment Bar Games at 7 p.m. The Fun begins at 5:30 pm
Thursday Starting Jan. 27 thru Mar. 3 Tacos/Burgers from 5 to 7 p.m. Moose Idol Draw Darts at 7:30 p.m. Details to be posted Monthly Friday Steak/Fish Dinners November 2 & 3, 2012 5 to 7:30 p.m. Cozy Get-Away Weekend for 2 Karaoke 7:30 p.m. Bilmar Resort @ Treasure Island includes $100 gift card. Saturday Raffle tickets are $5 each. Draw- Various Lodge Events ing held April 6 @ 7 p.m. Watch the Calendar Reddick Elementary’s December Terrific Kids Sunday Emma Ruiz, Karely Walle, Victor Sanchez, Jeanine Izquierdo-Pineda, Diana Meza, D’Angelo Olvera, Cesar Beer Specials Cabrera, Johnny Segura, Melvin Lopez-Trejo, Liliana Franco-Benitez, Gabriel Monsivais, Brenda Vega, Israel Wings 6 @ $3 from 3 to 6 p.m. Morales, Avery Barbarisi, Sofia Zamora, Jerardo Rivera, Claritsa Jackson, Nayeli Ramos, Alex Lopez, Oscar Bar Games from 3 to 6 p.m. Mejia, Triston Spangler, Adrian Redondo, Ahtziri Cardenas, Adrian Venegas, Brigid Chavez, Angel Galvan, Free Pool Fernando Venegas, Rosamaria Rico-Torres, Wendy Sanchez, Abigail Jantes, Malicia Jones, Gilberto Lara, Mark Onate, Tony Garcia, Salvadore Diaz, Jeovanni Leon, Yamiled Ramirez. Blast Away The “Mom, I’m Bored” Winter Break Blues Tampa bay pilots celebrate 125 years This holiday season, parents can of service to the Tampa Bay area transform their children’s winter The Tampa Bay Pilots Associa- There are currently 23 highly- break blues into excitement by tion (TBPA), serving the Tampa skilled and highly-trained harbor offering children what they crave Bay area’s maritime traffic needs pilots that service the ports of – fun and engaging activities that and a member of the Florida Har- Tampa Bay. Tampa Bay is Flori- will keep their minds and bodies bor Pilots Association (FHPA), da’s largest piloting domain, con- active. Winter break camp days today announced that 2011 marks sisting of nine federal pilotage through the Parks, Recreation and 125 years of collaboration with routes and more than 90 miles of Conservation Department will be the ports of Tampa Bay, includ- pilotage waters. TBPA’s members offered Dec. 19-23 and Dec. 28- ing Tampa, Manatee and St. Pe- safely handle the navigation of 30 from 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. at various tersburg. To commemorate the nearly 5,000 ships per year and 50 Hillsborough County recreation occasion, the harbor pilots held a million tons of cargo. centers. celebration reception at the Tampa “Our state association joins the The weekly rate is $38, and Yacht & Country Club, where the Tampa Bay Pilots in celebrating reduced rates of $30 and $20 per Tampa Bay Pilots received a proc- their anniversary of service to the week are available with a current lamation from the Mayor’s office State of Florida for the last 125 school reduced or free lunch letter. and a Public Service Award from years,” said Captain Stuart Lilly, For more information, and to the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). president of the FHPA. “The Tam- register contact the Recreation “Since 1886, the Tampa Bay Pi- pa Bay Pilots are critical is serv- Center nearest to you lots have played a vital role in the ing the public good, as they are the All People’s Life Center, 6105 settling and growth of Tampa and local experts who manage the ef- E. Sligh Ave. in Tampa, (813) 744- the entire bay area,” said Captain ficient flow of ship traffic for the 5978 Allen Thompson, executive direc- Tampa Bay area, 24 hours a day, 7 Brandon, 502 E. Sadie St. in South Hillsborough Elks tor of the TBPA. days a week, 365 days a year.” Brandon, (813) 635-8179 One of the earliest harbor pilots Currently, there are nearly 100 Gardenville, 6219 Symmes Road Lodge #2672 Upcoming in the Tampa Bay area was Anton highly-skilled and highly-trained in Gibsonton, (813) 672-1120 Activities de Alaminos, who explored both harbor pilots serving Florida’s Keystone, 17928 Gunn Highway the Atlantic and Gulf Coast of 14 deepwater ports, all of whom in Tampa, (813) 264-3819 Every Tuesday – Jam Session – 3 to 5 p.m. – Florida. Alaminos was known for trained for a minimum of two years Northdale, 15550 Spring Pine No charge for all Elks and their guests. establishing the existence of the in their respective ports before Drive in Tampa, (813) 269-1366 Every Wednesday – Best Spaghetti in Town - $7, All You Can Eat, for Gulf Stream and is credited with handling ships on their own. In a Ruskin, 901 6th St. in Ruskin, all Elks and their guests. Music by Bryan from 5 to 8 p.m. the discovery of Tampa Bay. In ad- recent three-year period, Florida (813) 672-7881 Every Friday – Seafood and Sandwiches for all Elks and their guests dition, one of Tampa Bay’s harbor harbor pilots controlled the naviga- Thonotosassa, 10132 Skewlee from 5 to 7 p.m. Karaoke by Bryan from 5 to 8 p.m.. pilots was originally the captain of tion of approximately 90,000 ships Road in Thonotosassa, (813) 987- Saturday, January 14 – Elvis is coming to the Lodge for all Elks and the city’s flagship, Mascotte, and in Florida’s seaports, compiling an 6206 their guests, $8, Menu: Baked potato with all the trimmings and salad, a harbor pilot was the originator outstanding safety record. University Area Park, 14015 This event is a must. of the legend of Jose Gaspar, ergo For more information on the N. 22nd St. in Tampa, (813) 903- Feb. 12 to Feb. 19, 2012 – Join S. Hillsborough Elks Lodge Valen- Gasparilla. It is also important to Florida Harbor Pilots Association 2200 tine’s Western Caribbean Fund Raiser Cruise, 7 days only $643. note that several streets in the Port and the Tampa Bay Pilots Associa- Westchase, 9791 Westchase The South Hillsborough Elk’s Lodge is located at 1630 U.S. Hwy. 41 Tampa neighborhood and several tion, please visit www.floridapi- Drive in Tampa, (813) 964-2948 S., Ruskin, FL 33570, and has a clean, smoke free environment. For regional landmarks in Manatee lots.com and www.tampabaypi- Winston, 7605 Destin Drive in more information, call (813) 645-2089. County are named after harbor pi- lots.com. Tampa, (813) 744-5539 lots. DECEMBER 22, 2011 OBSERVER NEWS • RIVERVIEW CURRENT • SCC OBSERVER • 19 Observations: Merry Christmas! ■■ Continued from page 6 war on it because it would be a los- Joshua Treviño @jstrevino with that, Happy Hanukah to those ing battle. As long as you remain I’d like to think God let Havel and celebrating the eight-day holiday true to your heart and soul, Christ- Hitchens pick the third. from Dec. 20-28 and, taking my mas is never under any threat — posted to Twitter, December chances with the Politically Cor- whatsoever. 20, twitter.com/jstrevino rect Police, from the bottom of my And speaking of the media (and heart I wish you all a very Merry war, to a degree) — the speed at Treviño was referring to the fact Christmas. May you find joy in which thorough coverage came that such things often seem to hap- your hearts and peace in your out upon the death of North Ko- pen in threes. More specifically, souls. It is out there for all of us. rean dictator Kim Jong Il was im- he was referring to Vaclav Havel, P.S. Yes, I know Christopher pressive and the big media outlets poet, playwright, and former Pres- Hitchens was an atheist. And I deserve kudos for it. Someone has ident of the Czech Republic who also know that, to me, God works to write all of that stuff and, as led the bloodless “Velvet Revolu- in mysterious ways and Mr. Hitch- most of America awoke Monday tion” that has changed the world in ens was blessed with incredible morning; their computer screens so many ways, and to Christopher talent. So again, Merry Christmas were already filled with stories Hitchens, the famous writer with to you, and to you, Mr. Hitchens, Mitch Traphagen Photo about a lunatic man few really a lightning fast wit and an acid wherever you are. From the bottom of my heart, I wish you all a very Merry Christmas. knew much about. Of course, in pen, who enraged some but caused all likelihood, that coverage will millions to think. Both recently soon descend into some political- passed away and, perhaps, the two oriented smite-fest via those same of them had a hand in having one outlets by the ginormous spoonful, less dictator in the world. If God SCC Residents to pay but I can’t imagine anyone fault- indeed allowed those two men to ■■ Continued from page 3 ing the depth of coverage provided pick anyone to pluck off the face literally within minutes of the late- of the Earth, surely Kim Jong Il points in the 1984 Agreement that tion of the former ninth hole acre- agreement has been specified, he night breaking story. would be a safe choice. details developer-CA responsibili- age to the CA Central Campus, noted. Yet perhaps not ironically, re- While I am personally uncom- ties. Barnes asserted, the proposed en- Yet another new development vealing just how much the media fortable making light of death, That concession involves the tertainment building can be moved which surfaced Thursday deals world has changed, I think the best particularly this time of year, I also CA’s right of first refusal further north toward with potential financing of the quote of all came via Twitter from find it difficult to think of someone in connection with any the old golf course proposed building program. CA Joshua Treviño, Vice President for who starved millions of people for prospective sale of the clubhouse and the directors have suggested that the Communications at the Texas Pub- the sake of whacked-out, world- golf courses and with lawn bowling fa- estimated $3 million in costs can lic Policy Foundation: endangering personal ambitions as allowing public play on cility then left un- be covered with combined use of a man. the Sandpiper course, touched. Capital Improvement Fund mon- Regardless, with such breaking Barnes said this week. Barnes said he for- ies and a bank loan. After applying news to occupy the too-much- It is highly unlikely the warded a final draft $600,000 from the fund expected time-on-their-hands pundits on the community ever will be of the CA’s Letter of to top $1.2 million by year’s end web and airwaves just days before interested in buying any Agreement outlin- and thereby reducing the remain- Christmas, along with the endless of the golf courses just ing the exchange to ing bill to $2.4 million, a construc- stream of drivel from a Congress as it was not interested local ClubLink offi- tion loan in that amount might be that just can’t seem to put America in such purchases when cials on Monday. No obtained from a local bank, repaid first, I think it safe to declare at the opportunities arose money is involved with approximately five percent least a diversionary cease fire in in the past, he added. Ed Barnes and no time frame interest over a 10-year period. the supposed war on Christmas. So Moreover, with addi- SCC CA President for execution of the Directors believe that the number of home re-sales to new residents each year- each adding $1,500 to the fund total - will more than Permanent Hair Removal cover loan payments estimated to CATHOLICS COME HOME! ~FACIALS~ be $305,450 annually. Barnes emphasized that no build- ELECTROLYSIS ings are to be used as collateral for HV^ci6ccZ8Vi]da^X8]jgX] Laurie Collier, RE, CCE the loan, that the loan will not en- 106 11th Ave. N.E. • Ruskin, Fl 33570 • 645-1714 • SaintAnneRuskin.org 101 Flamingo Drive, Ste. B & E cumber any resident’s home and that CA annual dues will not be Corner of US 41 & Flamingo Drive 8]g^hibVhHX]ZYjaZ appropriated to pay construction THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD • SATURDAY, DEC. 24TH Apollo Beach, FL 33572 costs. Membership dues, recently 3:30 p.m...... Choral Singing increased by members from $256 4:00 p.m...... Vigil Mass Call for appt. 813-244-0341 to $263 per year, are expected to 6:30 p.m...... Children’s Choir bump up in 2014 by one to two 7:00 p.m...... Family Vigil Mass percent to cover increased main- 9:00 p.m...... Misa en Español DAMON C. GLISSON, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW tenance and insurance costs gener- 11:30 p.m...... Choral Singing - Mass to follow ated by the new buildings. SUNDAY, DEC. 25TH 0ROBATE AND %STATE 0LANNING s (OME 6ISITS A twist on that financing plan 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m...... Mass (All English) s 7ILLS s -EDICAID 0LANNING s $IVORCE cropped up when a resident asked (No Evening Mass) s 0ERSONAL )NJURY s 7RONGFUL $EATH about options for self-financing; ;ZVhid[i]Z=dan;Vb^an for residents themselves to invest in the improvements, perhaps FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30TH 8:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m...... Mass through issue of bonds which 5908 FORTUNE PLACE would return interest to the in- APOLLO BEACH, FL 33572 www.Glisson1.com vestors while also financing the improvements without creating indebtedness to a bank. Barnes re- (813) 645-6796 plied that CA directors also have considered such a financing ap- proach but have not thoroughly Come see our... Stop in for a The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that investigated or evaluated the com- should not be based solely on advertisement. Before you decide, ask us to send you FREE written information plexities involved in financing of FREE cup of about our qualifications and experience. this type. co ee and In the course of the two-hour NEW SHOWROOM cookies! town hall, various directors pro- t(MBTT3PPNTt4DSFFO3PPNTt4DSFFO'SPOUT vided virtual tours of the proposed new structure interiors, using ar- t(BSBHF4DSFFOTt1PPM&ODMPTVSFTt$BSQPSUT Basic Traditional Burial chitectural renderings and com- t7JOZM"DSZMJD8JOEPXTt3PPG0WFST puter-aided graphics. $2,500 includes 20-gauge steel casket The next town hall meeting to t"XOJOHTt)PVTF8JOEPXT continue review of the proposed -*$&/4&%r#0/%&%r*/463&% building program is set for Janu- DIRECT CREMATION $925 ary 19. Meanwhile, Barnes said he also has scheduled two community NEW ADDRESS “coffee and conversation” sessions Zipperer’s Funeral Home on January 4 and 12 to further an- swer questions about the financing 720 4th St. SW RD 3TREET 3% s 2USKIN &, aspects. The latter meetings are to be held in the Atrium’s Caper Ruskin, FL 33570 813-645-6130 Room. 813-645-3529 WWWZIPPERERSFUNERALHOMECOM CA members will vote the build- /NLY ONSITE #REMATORY IN 3OUTH (ILLSBOROUGH #OUNTY ing plan and its financing approach www.KnoxAluminum.com &AMILY OWNED AND OPERATED SINCE up or down in two referendums set iÊ Ý]Ê ÌÀ>VÌÀÊUÊ V°Ê,8ääxÇÈ{£ EXP. 12/31/11 for mid-February. Copyright 2011 Melody Jameson 20 • OBSERVER NEWS • RIVERVIEW CURRENT • SCC OBSERVER DECEMBER 22, 2011 Area Obituaries Area Places of Worship Charlotte Moran Ulrich 12/6/1932 - 12/11/2011 Ruskin United Methodist Church Charlotte Moran Ulrich, 79, of Sun First Street & 4th Ave. NW, Ruskin (behind Suntrust Bank) City Center passed away on Sunday, ALL ARE WELCOME TO COME AND WORSHIP WITH US: December 11, 2011 after a long battle SUNDAY MORNINGS: Nov. - April...... 8:30 a.m. Day Care Available Mon. - Fri. with cancer. Rev. Richard Nussel and All Year...... 10:45 a.m. 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. Victor F. Olyarnyk Charlotte was born on December Phone: 645-1241 Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. call 645-6198 Victor F. Olyarnyk, 83, of Sun City 6, 1932 in Atlanta, Georgia, to Edith Center, Fla passed away December 16, and Bruce Moran. She was raised 2011. He served in the U.S. Army during in Atlanta and attended the University WEEKLY SERVICES: Sunday World War II. He retired from Ford Motor of Georgia, graduating in 1953 with Rance Goad, Pastor (Southern Baptist) 9 a.m...... Bible Study Company as a design engineer after a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social 1511 El Rancho Dr. 11 a.m...... Bible Study 37 years of service. He was a member Sciences. She later went on to get her 10 a.m. & 6 p.m...... Worship Sun City Center, FL 33573 of Prince of Peace Catholic Church, Masters Degree in Social Sciences at Phone/Fax: Wednesday Knights of Columbus and Caloosa Indiana University/Purdue University 813-633-5950 6 p.m. ... Prayer Meeting/Bible Study Country Club. Survivors include his Indianapolis and worked at the Wynona wife of 63 years, Pauline; three Memorial Hospital in Indianapolis, IN as daughters, Vicki (John) Kosin, Peggy a Social Worker for many years. (Al Dimercurio) Raymond and Mary Charlotte was an active member Ruskin Foursquare Church (Michael) Kozlowski; a brother, Edward of the LDS Church and held several John F. “Jack” (Virginia) Olyarnyk; six grandchildren teaching positions within the church Building Community Thru God’s Love and three great grandchildren. Funeral over the years. Her great strength 106 7th Ave. N.W. 10 a.m. Sunday School Kennedy Sr. was guiding others; making each John F. “Jack” Kennedy, 66, of Valencia Mass was Wednesday, December Ruskin, FL 33570 11 a.m. Worship Service Pastor Norman person stronger. Charlotte was kind, & Lakes in Wimauma, Florida, passed 21, 2011 at Prince of Peace Catholic N. Blanton (813) 309-3558 7 p.m. Wed. Bible Study Sherril Blanton compassionate, considerate and an away Monday, December 12, 2011 from Church, 702 Valley Forge Boulevard, inspiration to all who knew her. complications from his brave battle with Sun City Center, Fla. Burial with Military Charlotte deeply loved her family. esophageal cancer, surrounded by his Honors was at Sarasota National She was a devoted wife and a caring loving wife and children in the hospital. Cemetery, Sarasota, Fla. REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH - ELCA mother. She had an inner strength He was born in Toledo, Ohio and lived in Arrangements were by Sun City 701 Valley Forge Blvd. • Sun City Center, FL 33573-5354 which was reflected in all that she Ft. Lauderdale and Wellington, Florida, Center Funeral Home, Sun City Center, Rev. Dr. Peter Stiller, Pastor did - and which she passed on to her Marietta, Georgia and most recently Fla. Telephone: 813-634-1292 • Website: sccredeemer.org children. Wimauma, Florida where he resided for Worship Services on Sunday 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. Neil V.Potter Charlotte was cherished by all the last four years. Holy Communion First & Third Sunday • Bible Class Thursday 10 a.m., Guests Welcome Neil V. Potter, 65, of Apollo Beach, who knew her and will be so greatly Jack graduated from Central FL went to be home with the Lord on missed. Catholic High School in Toledo and the Dec. 12, 2011. Neil was born on Aug. Charlotte is survived by her loving University of Toledo where he majored Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of SCC 26, 1946 in Nashua, NH. He lived in husband, John M. Ulrich and her five in Business Administration. He had a Meets in the Henry Gibson Social Hall of the Beth Israel Litchfield and Hollis, NH. He graduated children, Shauna Pajak (Ken) of Eagle very successful sales career, first with Synagogue • 1115. E. Del Webb Blvd. from Hollis High School in 1964. He River, AK; Dixon M Rich (Victoria) of U. S. Gypsum Company where he won Thursday, 7:00 PM • Call 633-0396 served in the army from 1966 until Coppell, TX; Sheryl Reagan (Bill) of numerous contests that took him and 1969. After leaving the army he went to Lincoln, CA; Robin Bellefuil (Dave) It is not what happens to me that makes me great, but his wife around the world. He was then work at Blue Cross Blue Shield of NH. of Zionsville, IN and Kim Rupert what I do. — Kierkegaard promoted to District Manager in Atlanta, He attended Franklin Pierce College, (Ron) of Clermont, FL, as well as 12 Georgia. After 18 years with them, he where he received a BA in business. grandchildren. then started his own sales company, Neil retired in 1994 from Blue Cross Blue Services were held on Friday, EVERETT TATE, MINISTER J. F. Kennedy & Associates. At first he Shield of NH after 25 years of service. December 15 at the LDS Church in Welcome to the: sold construction materials, but in the While employed there he met his loving Ruskin, FL. Charlotte will be interred last 9 years his concentration was the South Hillsborough Church of Christ wife of 29 years, Catherine and they at the Florida National Cemetery in insurance industry. lived in Boscawen, NH. Shortly after 1611 First St. SW • Ruskin, FL • 645-7607 Bushnell FL. —NON-INSTRUMENTAL— He proudly served our country for six retirement they moved to Apollo Beach, years in the Air Force Reserves. He was SERVICES: Sunday...... 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.; 6:00 p.m. FL where they have resided for the past Do you not know that in a race Wednesday...... 7:00 p.m. a member of the University of Toledo and 10 years. Neil was an active member of Michigan State Alumni, Prince of Peace the Apollo Beach Community Church. all the runners run, but only one Catholic Church, Riverview Chamber Neil and Cathy loved the outdoors gets the prize? Run in such a way of Commerce, South Shore Business where they spent countless hours as to get the prize. Everyone who CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH Association, the Sun City Chamber of hunting, fishing, kayaking and camping Sunday Worship: Blended 8:00 a.m. Commerce, and numerous networking competes in the games goes into with his brothers, their wives, family Contemporary 9:40 a.m. groups. Jack was an avid Notre Dame and friends. strict training. They do it to get Nursery Provided Traditional 11:15 a.m. and Atlanta Braves fan. He was a proud He leaves Catherine Marie Chronis a crown that will not last; but we Pastor Jack R. Palzer FAU and UCF Alumni father. Potter, his devoted wife; three brothers 5309 U.S. Highway 41 North • Apollo Beach do it to get a crown that will last (across from MiraBay) www.calvarylutheranchurch.net 645-1305 He is survived by his wife of 37 years, and their wives Floyd and Barbara Joyce E., his daughter, Jacqueline A. Potter of Apollo Beach, FL; Robert and forever. Therefore I do not run Kennedy-Garretson and son-in-law Jane Potter of Apollo Beach, FL and like a man running aimlessly; I do Brad M. Garretson who were married Richard and Holly Potter of Dunedin, not fight like a man beating the on 10-10-10, his son, John F. Kennedy, FL; sister-in- law Margaret Chronis Jr. and fiancée Jaclyn L. Pereira, Beauchesne and husband, Al; brother- air. No, I beat my body and make his mother-in-law, Grace H. Mantel, in-law, Mark Chronis and his wife, Lisa it my slave so that after I have his sisters, Jeanne Todak, Kathleen all of Pembroke, NH, numerous nieces preached to others, I myself will Kennedy, Pat Czerniakowski, and and nephews and countless friends. Sister Mary Sue Kennedy, and many A memorial service will be held not be disqualified for the prize. nieces and nephews. He was preceded on Monday, Dec. 26, 2011 at 2PM at 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 in death by his parents, Frank and Ethel the Bell Shoals/Apollo Beach Church Kennedy, and his father-in-law, Gerald located on the corner of Apollo Beach Mantel. Blvd. and Gulf and Sea Blvd. All family Longest night The family received friends Thursday, and friends are invited to attend. In lieu December 15, 2011 at Zipperer’s of flowers, donations can be made to service to be held Funeral Home. Funeral Mass was held the American Diabetes Association. On Thursday, Dec. 22, at 7 p.m., on Friday, December 16, 2011 at Prince Burial will be at the NH Veterans Kirkwood Presbyterian Church, of Peace Catholic Church in Sun City Cemetery in Boscawen, NH in June 6101 Cortez Road West, Bradenton, Center. 2012. will hold a Longest Night Service. Southside Baptist Church This special service of remembrance “A Warm, Loving & Friendly Church” is traditionally held on the night of Christmas Eve Service Looking for a church home? the winter solstice (the longest night Need the comfort of a warm and loving family? 6:30 p.m. of the year). It is an expression of Join us on Sunday to come home to the warmth of our church family. Featuring a Children’s Christmas Pageant recognition that this is a difficult Located in South Hillsborough County, just south of Stephens Road in old Sun City. time of year for those who have 4208 U.S. Hwy. 41 S • Sun City, FL 33586 • 813-645-4085 lost a loved one or had a difficult “Getting to Know You” (Donuts & Coffee) ...... 9:00 a.m. Sunday Service: 10:15 a.m. year due to health, employment, Sunday School ...... 9:30 am. Dan Collis, Pastor We meet at Kids-R-Kids change of living conditions, etc. If Sunday Morning Worship ...... 10:55 a.m. Come join us to 13151 Kings Lake Drive you would like to include a loved Sunday Evening Service...... 6:00 p.m. learn about God’s one on the list of those who will Wednesday Evening Service ...... 7:00 p.m. Word and salvation Gibsonton, FL 33534 Thursday Morning Prayer ...... 10:00 a.m. in Jesus Christ (813) 767-6994 be remembered, contact the church www.ChristCommunityFL.com office at 941-794-6229. If you have a friend or family member that has experienced such loss and would like for them to be invited personally, contact the church office with their name, address, and loss that they have experienced this last year. Kirkwood wants to encourage those who have not experienced a recent loss to come and support their brothers and sisters who are experiencing loss during this holiday season as an expression of Christian sympathy and support. DECEMBER 22, 2011 OBSERVER NEWS • RIVERVIEW CURRENT • SCC OBSERVER • 21 Local business Unitarian United Methodist Area Places of Worship chips in Universalists hosts movie night David J. Brate, owner of Brate review Christmas The United Methodist Church Aluminum & Construction and will start their New Year with his family are collecting dona- traditions one of the best movies of all times tions for the LifeCare of Brandon SCC Unitarian Universal- on January 13, 2012. The United Unity Spirituality Rather Than “Religion” Crisis Pregnancy Center. Founded ists’ Fellowship Program will be Methodist Church is located at in 1987, the Center is a Christ cen- ‘Some Secular Christmas Tradi- 1210 Del Webb Blvd. West Sun Henry Gibson Social Hall, Beth Israel Synagogue Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. tions’. Arch Bush, a long time 1115 Del Webb E. • Sun City Center, FL tered, non-profit outreach minis- City Center. The doors will open www.unitycommunityofjoy.com 813-298-7745 try serving the greater Brandon member, will describe how UU’s at 6 p.m. with the aroma of pop- community including southern have contributed to these tradi- corn, homemade cookies, hot cof- Hillsborough County. Through tions in the fields of literature, fee, as well as tea. All of this plus compassionate care, education, music and decoration. Charles “Ann of Green Gables” for a mod- counseling, practical support, Dickens’ book, “A Christmas est donation. Although this is an and community networking, they Carol,” is an undying contribution old movie, it is a true story about provide support to teens, women, to the celebration of the holiday. an orphan, Anne Shirley, played couples and families who are fac- A Unitarian minister, Edmonund by Megan Follows, Tony Award ing the challenge of an unplanned Hamilton Sears, composed the winner, Colleen Dewhurst and pregnancy. Additionally, they carol “It Came upon a Midnight Richard Farnsworth. Masses: offer hope and healing to those Clear,” and Charles Follen, a ref- The movie will start at 6:30 p.m. Sunday...... 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., Noon suffering from the heartbreak of ugee from oppression in Europe, If you are familiar with the spec- Saturday Vigil ...... 4:00 & 6:00 p.m. a past abortion. The center relies became a Unitarian in America tacular scenery of Prince Edward 702 Valley Forge Blvd., SCC, FL 33573 Daily...... 8:00 a.m. on the community to support its and is credited with introducing Island, Canada, you will recognize Phone: 634-2328 • Fax: 633-6670 Confessions: ministry through the donation of the decorated Christmas tree to the landscape where this movie www.popcc.org Mon.-Fri. 7:30 a.m. and Sat. 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. supplies such as diapers and baby the United States. was filmed. wipes and items for use by new On Dec. 22 coffee and conver- mothers and infants, as well as sation starts at 7 p.m., in the Beth Sunday School (all ages)...... 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship .... 10:45 a.m. financial support. Donations can Israel/Henry Gibson Social Hall Where you have envy and selfish Sunday Evening Worship ...... 6:00 p.m. be dropped off at the Brate Alu- at 1115 Del Web, East, Sun City ambition, there you find disorder Wednesday (all ages) ...... 6:30 p.m. Center. The programs begin at “Loving God, Loving Others, minum & Construction Office located at 1577 27th Street, SW 7:30 p.m. For more information and every evil practice. Serving Beyond Borders” Dr. Samuel (Sam) A. Roach, Pastor James 3:16 1301 U.S. Hwy. 41 N., Ruskin, FL • 645-1121 • www.nbcor.org in Ruskin. People interested in call 813- 633- 2349. making a larger donation may call the Brate office at 813-649-1599 to arrange for pick up. The center is located at 122 North Moon Av- enue in Brandon. To learn more about the Center go to their web- site at www.lifecareofbrandon. com or you may call them directly at 813-654-0491. The Brate fam- ily has been serving the construc- THE FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH tion and remodeling needs of the communities of SouthShore for INVITES YOU TO SERVICES AT OUR NEW LOCATION three generations. To schedule 1707 33rd Street SE, SCC/Ruskin • 813-938-4955 your free project estimate call 10:30 a.m. SUNDAYS 813-649-1599. NO CREED...BUT CHRIST NO BOOK...BUT THE BIBLE Saint Anne Minister - DR. DAVID CAMPBELL continues holiday tradition First Church of Christ, Scientist St. Anne Catholic Church of From left to right: Pat Clark, Lifestyle Director; John Wilbur, Life Path 204 2nd St. N.W. • Ruskin, FL 33570 • (813) 645-6102 Ruskin completed their “Giving Hospice; Diane Piccola and Billy Fowler, Street Fest Committee. Tree” advent tradition for the 11th Christian Science Heals year. Since the program began Riverside Club supports local hospice Sunday Service ...... 10:00 a.m. over 6,000 children in need have Recently The Riverside Golf and Boating Resort in Ruskin celebrated received beautiful Christmas gifts Sunday School ...... 10:00 a.m. their 6th annual Street Fest community block party. This year money from generous parishioners and raised through admissions, share the wealth drawings, an auction and Wednesday Service ...... 5:00 p.m. other generous donors. a one year golf membership raffle was donated to Life Path Hospice of Reading Room ...... Wednesday 4 to 4:45 p.m. Many volunteers worked dili- Sun City Center. Special thanks to these residents for their support: Tom gently since October to make this Lavin, The Golf Cart Guy, Paul Bray, Paradise Air Conditioning, John All Are Welcome program successful once again. Anzilotti Power Washing,Diane Piccola Gourd Creations, Dave Block In the true spirit of Christmas Computer Services, Tims Mobile Home Repair and Diane Robison, this program continues the Saint American Land Lease and Solstice Communities. Many thanks to all the Anne tradition of reaching out to residents who support this event. Over the past 6 years Street Fest has St. Andrew Presbyterian Church those in need. raised over $14,000 for local charities. Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. Casual Service 11:00 a.m. Prayers with anointing for healing and wholeness Prince of Peace Catholic Church during worship the second Sunday of every month. 702 Valley Forge Blvd. • SCC, FL 33573 A Stephen Ministry Pastor: Rev. Dr. Mark E. Salmon www.popcc.org • 813-634-2328 Church Meet friends in Fellowship Hall after the Service. Refreshments served. Come Home For Christmas 1239 Del Webb Blvd. West Phone: 813-634-1252 Saturday, December 24th • The Solemnity of the Nativity Sun City Center, FL 33573 For information visit: Vigil Mass at 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. Church is Handicap accessible www.standrewatscc.org Midnight Mass preceded by choral concert at 11:30 p.m. Sunday, December 25th - Christmas Day Saint Anne Catholic Church Masses at 8:00, 10:00 and Noon Very Reverand Fr. John F. McEvoy, V.F. Sacrament of Reconciliation U.S. Hwy. 41 Thursday and Friday • December 22nd and 23rd 106 11th Ave. NE 9:00-10:00 a.m. and 4:30-5:30 p.m. Ruskin Saturday, December 24th at 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. 813-645-1714 SaintAnneRuskin.org
SouthShore: Apollo Beach, Ruskin, Sun City and S. Gibsonton D d Masses Vigil Mass...... Saturday 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass ...... 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Contemporary) Daily ...... Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. Holy Days ...... Contact Parish Office for Schedule Español ...... Domingo - 12:30 p.m.; Jueves 7:00 p.m. Confession ...... Thursday 6:15 p.m.; Saturday 3:45 p.m. 22 • OBSERVER NEWS • RIVERVIEW CURRENT • SCC OBSERVER DECEMBER 22, 2011 Benefit to be held Record gift to USF Health allows for The Mary & transformation of medical education Martha House The University of South Florida gifts ... they make investments. The The 108 North Production Com- has renamed its medical college passion and the love they have for pany, has teamed with Centro the USF Health Morsani College what we can accomplish and what Asturiano, an Ybor City landmark, of Medicine in honor of the phil- we can become reflects in their to bring first class Broadway and anthropic commitment of Frank generosity. To paraphrase our capi- Off-Broadway Classic plays and and Carol Morsani. In total, the tal campaign slogan: The Morsanis musicals to their grand historic Morsanis have given $37 million to are truly Unstoppable!” theatre. The 108 North Production USF Health and a total of $43 mil- As a result of the gift, USF will Company opens a 10-day run on lion to the university. construct a new Morsani College Wednesday, Jan. 11 with the Juke- Today, the Morsanis are announc- of Medicine building located on the box classic “Leader of the Pack, ing a new gift of $20 million to USF western edge of the USF campus, the Ellie Grenwich Story.” Local children enjoying the show put on by the SCC Shrine Club Health, the largest individual dona- at the southeast corner of Bruce B A portion of the proceeds from Shriners host Christmas party tion ever received by the university, Downs Blvd and Holly Drive. It all 10 performances will go to The SCC Shrine Club of Egypt Shrine Temple held their annual Chil- to reach the total of $37 million. will be built on the site of the for- benefit The Mary & Martha House dren’s Christmas party at the SCC Community Hall on December 12. USF President Judy Genshaft mer USF medical clinic. in Ruskin, a shelter for women Three hundred and eighty eight (388) first grade school children came and the USF Board of Trustees will Features of the six-story center and children in crisis. The agency from Wimauma and Ruskin to be hosted and entertained by the Egypt rename the college at a meeting will include: provides emergency shelter and Clowns and the SCC Men’s Chorus. They were served a luncheon and Thursday morning. · A new Center for Advanced transitional housing and support joined into singing Christmas carols with the Men’s Chorus and the One of the nation’s most suc- Clinical Learning, where students services to abused and homeless Shriners. As they sang “Here Comes Santa Claus” he arrived on cue to cessful automobile dealers, Frank from all disciplines will learn the women and children so that they the screams of joy from the children. Santa gave each of the boys and Morsani has become a community best techniques of patient care to- will gain employment and suc- girls a bag filled with Christmas presents to enjoy at home. One child leader in the Tampa Bay region and gether, using both standardized pa- cessfully transition to permanent stated “this is the best day of my life.” Close to 100 Shriners and their is the former chairman of the U.S. tients, advanced patient simulators, housing. ladies took part in making the Children’s Christmas Party a success, and Chamber of Commerce. Donations and real patients. Show dates and times are: Jan. it made “Our Day” said Paul Davenport club member. by the couple have helped build · Creation of a new teaching clin- 11, 12, 13 at 8 p.m.; Jan. 15 at 3 major institutions in Tampa. As a ic that will be a national model for p.m.; Jan. 18 and 19 at 8 p.m.; Jan. result of their total giving to USF, free community care in a dynamic 22 at 3 p.m.; and Jan. 25, 26 and and the exciting opportunity of the learning environment. This will 27 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 for new gift, the university is honoring enhance access to healthcare, en- the show only and on select nights them by renaming its medical col- able us to expand our community Dinner/Show packages are offered lege. impact and leverage the fine work at $40. The gift will create a dramat- of the BRIDGE Healthcare Clinic. Directed and choreographed by ic new education center at USF Founded by USF Health student local performance artist Aaron Health, focusing on new ways to volunteers, this interprofessional Washington and featuring local teach the team-based care of the clinic now sees 10,000 patients favorites Belinda Womack as Dar- future. The new Morsani College from the local community each lene Love; Melanie Marie Bier- of Medicine building will host a year. weiler as Ellie Greenwich; and true teaching clinic for patients and · New state-of-the-art class- James Faurote as Jeff Barry. Solos students, including the student-run rooms, lecture halls and learning by Melissa Doell, Susie Rayburn, free community clinic. It will allow spaces for students. Bonnie Smith, Karli Gunderson students in medicine, nursing, phar- · Headquarters and offices for the and Rebekah Torres. macy, public health and physical Morsani College of Medicine and Visit their Facebook page: http:// therapy to learn together in inter- many of its faculty. www.facebook.com/pages/108- Al Higginbotham and Warden Robin Smith are surrounded by the professional teams, with a special · Headquarters for the Stephen K. North-Production-Compa- Praise Team of Hillsborough Correctional Institution. focus on personalized medicine. Klasko Institute for an Optimistic ny/234045299950141. For more Commissioner shares In addition, the Morsanis believe Future for Healthcare. information or to order tickets, The Commissioner Chair Al Higginbotham shared his personal story of so strongly in the ideas being pur- USF Health is already known go to www.108norththeatre.com overcoming adversity with over 200 inmates at Hillsborough Correctional sued at USF that they are setting up for innovative education programs or call Ted Simon at (813) 431- Institution. The Commissioner had a time for questions and answers from an institute named for the current that are changing how health pro- 4183. the inmates as they expressed their thanks for the support the County CEO of USF Health, and dean of fessionals learn. Those programs Commissioners have given this faith/character based facility. the Morsani College of Medicine, include: Stephen K. Klasko, MD, MBA. · SELECT, a new MD program January marks The Stephen K. Klasko Institute for that educates future physician lead- an Optimistic Future in Healthcare ers. The first SELECT students ar- human trafficking C.A.R.E. Pets of the Week will drive many of USF Health’s rived on campus this fall and were awareness month new strategic initiatives. chosen partly based upon assess- C.A.R.E. is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. “What Steve Klasko has done ments of their emotional intelli- In support of human trafficking For directions, visit www.CareShelter.org or call (813) 645-2273. awareness month the Sun City is become an incubator of ideas,” gence. Center United Methodist Church Frank Morsani said. “He wants · CAMLS, the Center for Ad- located at 1210 Del Webb Blvd. to change the course of American vanced Medical Learning and Sim- West in Sun City Center is hosting healthcare, and he’s doing it right ulation, now under construction from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on January here. We’ve seen what he’s done, in downtown Tampa. At the $30 26, 2012, The Many Faces of Hu- and we believe the future can be million CAMLS complex, health man Trafficking. This tuition free, shaped now.” professionals from across the coun- four hour course is designed for The Morsanis’ generosity cre- try will learn advanced surgical community members to acquaint ates a historic opportunity for USF techniques, using the latest robotic them with the concepts of human Health, Dr. Klasko said. and other medical devices, in an trafficking. The primary focus of “Carol and Frank Morsani em- environment that emphasizes team the course is to provide an under- body the values that make Tampa training. standing of the origins, methods Bay and, indeed, this country USF Health also stresses health of operation, and indicators of great,” Dr. Klasko said. “They care that puts the patient at the trafficking along with an under- Callie Nike have understood the importance center of the clinical experience. standing of the unique victimiza- Callie is an adorable calico Was a puppy when my mommy of family, friends, integrity and At USF Health’s two new medical tion process. An emphasis will be young cat that is just waiting to be adopted me. Once I got big, she entrepreneurship and we could not centers, the Carol and Frank Mor- placed on the importance of build- brought to a forever home. She is didn’t want me anymore. Please be more proud that every graduate sani Center for Advanced Health- ing alliances and coalitions as part very playful and has shown every come and rescue me! I want a will now bear the Morsani name on Care and the South Tampa Center of a coordinated community re- volunteer her love of racing af- home again so bad that some days their diploma. Having two people for Advanced HealthCare, patients sponse to human trafficking using ter cat toys, especially balls with I get really sad at the shelter. I that I respect as much as anyone are able to experience “one-stop case studies as examples. bells, and slamming on the brake have lost a lot of weight and look in the world invest in the future of shopping.” The centers will model Leading the course is Deputy pads before coming to a screech- a little rough but that will change USF Health is both humbling and the future of healthcare - custom- Chief Dewey Williams, (Ret.), ing halt across the room. Whew! with a home. I am a Boxer mix. I incredibly exciting.” ized to each patient’s molecular Clearwater Police Department, What fun. Come in and see this got my name from the white “Nike The Morsanis have now contrib- profile, while meeting family and former Commander-Clearwater/ little racer and give her a loving Swish” on my neck. I am a goofy uted a total of $43,325,388 to USF, psychological needs at the same Tampa Bay Area Human Traffick- forever home. Callie has been boy who loves to play “catch me” with $37,403,860 of that amount time. ing Task Force and Sandra Lyth, spayed and brought up-to-date on with stuffed animals and chase the going to USF Health. Frank Mor- Building the new center and cre- CEO, Intercultural Advocacy In- her shots as well as micro chipped. hose. Once I get to know some- sani has been chair of the USF ating new learning pathways there stitute. Micro-chip # 067-634-068 one, I will roll over on my back for Foundation, Inc, and a reason for will create dynamic changes for To register visit RCPI’s web DOB: 06/02/2011 belly rubs and kiss your face all the success of USF’s ongoing USF Health and, ultimately, for the site: http://cop.spcollege.edu/cop/ over. I also know how to sit, down, comprehensive campaign. Carol future of medical education, Dr. Registration.htm new or phone and shake and am eager to please. Morsani founded USF’s Women Klasko said. 727-341-4100 or email JuneM. I would make a great companion in Leadership in Philanthropy, an “Our vision for the Morsani Col- [email protected] for an active person/family who initiative that brings women lead- lege of Medicine could not be more doesn’t mind a dog of my size. I ers into positions to have an impact clear or dramatic,” he said. “We in- like other dogs as long as I don’t with their giving. tend to be the leaders of the revolu- have to share my food or toys with “We are so fortunate to have phi- tion that will transform the future See the current issues of them and I will let you take any- lanthropists like Carol and Frank of health care education and health The Observer News, thing from me. I am housebroken, Morsani,” said Joel Momberg, care delivery …Not by changing as well as past issues, classified advertising, advertising information, neutered, microchipped, and cur- CEO of the USF Foundation and the existing reality, but by creat- and much more! rent on shots. senior vice president of university ing a new model that makes the old www.ObserverNews.net DOB: February 2, 2005 advancement. “They not only make model obsolete.” CARDS december 22, 2011 THE SHOPPER • 23
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