May 16, 2013 • Volume 57 • Number 17 PRST STD PAID RUSKIN, FLORIDA 33570 PERMIT NO. 8 Th e Ob s e r v e r Ne w s www.ObserverNews.net Decades later, a big welcome home for WWII veterans ■■ By Mitch Traphagen [email protected] US CENTCOM exec n the nation’s Capitol, they are treated as celebrities or rock stars. is keynoter at Young people approach to shake their hands or give them hugs Iwhile young men and women in uniform chat with them as peers Memorial event with deep respect visible in their eyes and on their faces. Whenever The Veterans Council of possible, members of Congress show Hillsborough County, Inc. will up to greet them. They are veterans of conduct its annual Memorial World War II on honor flights, the result Day Celebration at the Veterans of efforts made by communities, residents Memorial Park & Rear Admiral and businesses to allow the veterans to see LeRoy Collins, Jr. Museum at the memorial built in their honor. 11 a.m. Sunday, May 26. More On May 7, Honor Flight of West Central details on page 14. Florida completed their 10th mission to the World War II and other memorials in Washington, ferrying 79 WWII veterans Memorial Day up and back on the same day from St. ceremony at SCC Petersburg / Clearwater International Airport aboard a chartered Allegiant Monday, May 27, at 10 a.m. Airlines jet. in the Borini Theater, Kings Sons and daughters, grandchildren Point Main Clubhouse. Doors and great grandchildren, students in open at 9 a.m. for free open ROTC uniforms, members of the various seating. Featured speaker: branches of the military, including officers Former Lieutenant Governor from U.S. Central Command at MacDill, Jennifer Carroll, retired US friends, neighbors, Patriot Guard riders Navy Lieutenant Commander. and even bagpipers were at the airport The focus of this Memorial late that night to welcome them home, an Day ceremony is to honor all estimated 600 people in all. past or present community “This is probably the biggest night some veterans with special tribute Mitch Traphagen File Photo of these guys have had in 68 years,” said paid to those veterans who have The Florida pillar, one one volunteer. Mitch Traphagen Photo died since May, 2012. of 56 pillars that border Despite the long day of travel, the Christie Dyer of Word O Mouth Referrals in Riverview, along with the National World War II veterans appeared energized by their Debbie Kirkland and Tanya Doran of the Greater Riverview Chamber of Memorial in Washington, Commerce were among an estimated 600 people at the St. Petersburg Holiday deadlines D.C. uu See HONOR FLIGHT, page 2 / Clearwater International Airport to welcome the veterans home. The Observer News office will be closed Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day. Advertising and press Respect for the dead, respect for the law release deadlines will advance as follows: ■■ By Mitch Traphagen immediately. Everyone involved don’t clean up it is going to get overflowing with artificial [email protected] Classified ads..... 4 p.m., May 24 in this place, a place created heavier,” said cemetery volunteer flowers and balloons labeled, Display ads...... 11 a.m., May 24 he physical toll was apparent by community leaders to Debbie Bonebrake. “Happy Mother’s Day.” The News releases..... 4 p.m., May 23 as volunteers, with sweat ensure respect for the dead, is a Mother’s Day weekend was woman had passed away 12 For more information or T running down their faces volunteer. a tough time to have to clean years ago, but she was clearly questions, call 813-645-3111 in the muggy morning sunshine, “We have been fined and if we up a cemetery. One grave was not forgotten. What would be or visit our website at www. worked with gloves, shovels, forgotten are the decorations for ObserverNews.net. rakes and pitchforks. The aching that special day. Within a week, Also, a reminder to clubs and muscles could be relieved with perhaps two, those decorations organizations: if your group will aspirin or some balm, and a bit would soon become so much be suspending or changing its of relaxation. The emotional toll, trash littering the hallowed hours of operations or meeting however, was much less obvious. ground, the balloons deflated, this summer, let your members That toll could run deeper than a the flowers ragged and faded. know by submitting a notice to few sore muscles, and it could last They would be left for someone The Observer News. Email to longer. Aspirin would not help. else to clean up. The reality is, [email protected]. On Saturday, a few dozen there is no “someone else”. There volunteers turned out to clean are only the volunteers. Perhaps District announces up Ruskin Memorial Park. The that family would be different; nonprofit association that operates perhaps they planned to clean it Summer Food the community-owned cemetery up later. But not many actually Service Program normally holds clean-up events do. Hillsborough County Public in February and October, but now “This is hard,” said one Schools will sponsor the an- they had no choice. The state of volunteer with tears streaming nual “Summer Food Service Florida has cited the cemetery for down her face. “We don’t want Program for Children” Monday numerous violations, all contained to do this but we have to do it. through Thursday, June 10 in a citation composed of a The state says we have to. I wish Mitch Traphagen Photos through Aug. 8, at schools with three-inch tall stack of paper. The people would realize that.” extended school year programs. cemetery, a nonprofit organization Perhaps most appropriately, some of the younger volunteers re- The woman also asked that if moved the bricks, toys and other things left on the grave of a child Parents/guardians should visit running on a shoestring budget, people wanted to build memorials at Ruskin Memorial Park on Saturday. The state of Florida has fined www.hillsboroughcounty.org is forced to pay a $2,000 fine and for loved ones, doing something the non-profit cemetery for numerous violations due to the extrava- for a list of locations. get the grounds into compliance gantly decorated graves. uu See CEMETERY CLEAN UP, page 3 Buy American Made Carpet, Hardwood & Laminate  Convenient Shopping 
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Master Certified Technicians MAY 16, 2013 OBSERVER NEWS • 3 Cemetery clean up uu Continued from page 1 at home would be better. It would decisions here, the state is making Bonebrake, with a typical plot certainly be easier on those like the decisions.” fee of approximately $850, her who have to clean it up. The slab was beyond the means Ruskin Memorial Park, located She doesn’t want to remove of the shovels, but somehow the at the end of 1st Street SW near the decorations, but she has no thick cement would have to be Manatee Drive, is one of the choice. For her and the other removed. Somehow the grave least expensive cemeteries in the volunteers, the emotional toll is would have to be returned to its area. Approximately 4,000 sites deep. She knows love and grief original state, without the rebar have been sold; the cemetery play a part in what has happened sticking out. is currently roughly half-filled. to the cemetery and that makes As the teams of volunteers Bonebrake is hoping relatives the task so much more difficult. moved slowly through the will consider making an annual She hopes people understand, but cemetery cleaning up what the donation of $50 to help with the she wonders about others. state has mandated must be ongoing cleanup efforts. “It’s almost like a game to some cleaned up, a family could be seen For more information about people,” she said. “Please do this in another part of the expansive the cemetery, call 813-645-1144 at home instead of here.” cemetery, decorating the grave of or email ruskincemetery@gmail. The grave of a five-year- loved one. com and tax-deductible donations old boy who died decades “It would be nice if people put can be made through the Ruskin ago was elaborately, certainly this much effort into the living, Woman’s Club Cemetery Fund at lovingly, decorated with bricks, huh?” said Tony, one of the the BMO Bank in Apollo Beach. landscaping rocks, home-made volunteers, referring to some of For information, call 813-649- ceramics, toys, a marble sheep the elaborate, makeshift graves. 0400. In with their great respect attached to a deeply-buried and And then, he picked up his shovel for the dead, cemetery volunteers heavy concrete base, and even and solemnly resumed his work, have no choice but to respect solar-powered lights. It would all work that showed respect for the the law. They hope others in the have to go. No one wanted to do mitch traphagen photoS dead but also for the law. community will step forward to that, but there was no choice. The Volunteers remove landscape rocks, marble and ceramic figures. According to Debbie help keep both obligations. state allows each grave to have The excess decorations made mowing the expansive cemetery a an approved headstone and one daunting task. vase of flowers. If the plot were big enough, perhaps a marble so many decades ago. While not volunteers cleaned it up, and, bench would be acceptable. But without problems, it is an area of as they finished, one woman not bricks, not the trees that some rare beauty, located on the bluff carefully, respectfully, replanted people have planted, not the toys with the Little Manatee River artificial flowers next to the or the landscaping rocks, not the quietly flowing by 30 feet below. headstone. It was the most she solar-powered lights or the beer It is a place for contemplation, could do. Other graves, however, bottles found by some of the other for introspection, for quietly went beyond what the volunteers graves. grieving the loss of a loved one. could handle. On one grave, “There are solar lights; there is It is a place to remember them. someone had laid a cement slab solar music out here!” Bonebrake But on some days it has an almost that had three-foot tall rebar said. “There are beer bottles and circus-like aura with the many sticking out of it. wind chimes. People have planted extravagantly decorated graves. “It’s almost as though the their own trees. For many months, Grief is a personal experience person is trying to build their own our mower was a volunteer and as is how it is dealt with. For mausoleum,” Bonebrake said. they’ve been out here 10 or 12 those seeking introspection, an “They can’t do that. We can’t do hours trying to work around all of elaborately decorated grave next that. We have families who have this.” to their loved one may be difficult threatened to take us to court, A place of introspection, the cemetery sometimes has an almost Community leaders chose an to take. but there is nothing we can do circus-like aura. The state allows only a headstone and single vase appropriate place for the cemetery On the young boy’s grave, the about it. It is not us making the of flowers.

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The Southshore Charter Chapter what it takes to make you a “PRO” you will find trust being established Until then, it is not he who is American Business Woman’s next in your field? between you and your customers, failing to communicate — it is meeting is at 5:45 p.m. on Mon- To change co-workers, supervisors, friends you.” I never forgot that piece of day, May 20 at Sandpiper Grille in 210 Woodland Estates S.W. the latent and family. It is difficult to serve advice and never blame a client Sun City Center. Ruskin, FL 33570 potential in two masters, but honesty will pay from that day to this for a lost sale. The speaker will be Richard Lie- 813-645-3111 each of us into off for both you and those with Persistence is the key. Remember bespach, owner of Self-Protection Fax: 813-645-4118 www.ObserverNews.net the valuable whom you interact. that water will wear away stone. Concepts, LLC, who will talk on Published Every Thursday r e s o u r c e 3. Enjoy your work: To do a Next week some more ideas on “Heads Up — Stay Safe.” by M&M Printing Co., Inc. 645-4048 that I call By William Hodges job right demands both time and how to turn your potential to PRO- A self-protection instructor, Lie- EDITORIAL: PRO-tential energy. To succeed, one must truly tential. bespach will help those in atten- Brenda Knowles...... Publisher/Editor takes work. enjoy the challenge and love the Hodges is a nationally recognized dance analyze their areas of risk, [email protected] Potential can be likened to a work. If you do not, the veneer will speaker, trainer and syndicated and will briefly demonstrate tech- Mitch Traphagen...... Online Editor mountain with a core of gold. rub off and the lack of enthusiasm columnist. He also hosts an interview- niques that may be used to help [email protected] Until someone begins working the will show through. Philosopher format television program, Spotlight ensure safety. Penny Fletcher...... 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Email: [email protected] or call her at 813-649-0400. Vilma Stillwell....Display Advertising Rep. can be applied to your personal you should move on; however, Website: www.billhodges.com [email protected] life as well. I would prepare myself for some Nan Kirk...... Display Advertising Rep. 1. Define your objectives: Begin other labor because we have an SouthShore 5k is fundraiser for [email protected] planning your day, leaving nothing abundance of people sitting at the Bloomingdale Library survivor CLASSIFIED / CIRCULATION: to chance. Know on Friday night gates waiting for a handout. East Bay High School’s Student Government Association is sponsor- Beverly Kay...... Classified / Circulation what each day of the next week 4. Practice persistence: No task [email protected] ing a 5k Race and 1-Mile Fun Run on Saturday, May 18, to help raise will bring. Take 15 minutes each in all creation requires as much funds for the Bloomingdale Library survivor. PRODUCTION: morning to review and update your persistence as sales, and we all Carol MacAlister....Graphic Arts / Layout The SouthShore 5k Run starts at 8 a.m. at E.G. Simmons Park, 2401 schedule. Act rather than react. If sell something. If you believe in [email protected] 19th Ave. NW in Ruskin. Admission for the race is $25, $20 with student you do not take control of your your product and believe the client ID. The Fun Run is $10. Jason Martin...... Graphic Arts / Layout time, someone else will and more should be using it, then you must [email protected] For more information, call Tony Zipperer at 813-645-6130. often than not it will be time to explain it to him again and again Chere Simmons.....Graphic Arts / Layout their benefit, not yours. Here is one until he or she buys it. I remember [email protected] more thought on time as expressed early in my career when I was HOLIDAY DEADLINES by writer Austin Dobson: “Time talking to a master salesman. I The Observer News office will be closed Monday, May 27 The views expressed by our writers are in observance of Memorial Day. not necessarily shared by The Observer goes, you say? Ah, no! Alas, time said, “Boy, is that prospect dense; News, SCC Observer, The Current or M&M Printing Co., Inc. stays. We go.” Your time is not I just cannot seem to get through to Advertising and press release deadlines will infinite, but finite. How and where him.” He replied, “You know the advance as follows: We Accept: will you spend it? product. You know what it does Classified ads ...... 4 p.m., Fri., May 24 2. Establish credibility: and how it can help him. Is that Display ads ...... 11 a.m., Fri., May 24 Know your company’s policies true?” I replied with a resounding, News Releases ...... 4 p.m., Thurs., May 23 ® and products. Then promise the “Yes.” To which he said, “The Questions? Call: 813-645-3111 www.ObserverNews.net client only what you are sure can client has the need and you have be delivered. If you will accept the knowledge. When you have MAY 16, 2013 OBSERVER NEWS • 5 Bunco party raises Student art and photography on funds for breast display at SouthShore Library cancer research A fundraiser for breast cancer Cypress Creek Elementary Wildlife Photography Contest will be held Saturday, May 25, School is displaying 100 pieces will be up through the end of the from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Covington of art in the Community Gallery school year in the library’s Café. Park Club. of SouthShore Regional Library. Photographs are from fifth grade It will be a night of fun and The theme of the display is through adult. Sponsors for this games — specifically Bunco. Four “Studies in Visual and Texture, contest were the National FFA rounds will be played, with prizes and Texture and Movement. “ and CSK through a wildlife edu- awarded. There will also be raffle Students in grades one through cation grant. Kimberly Willis, a tickets available for purchase. five have their work on display teacher at East Bay High School, Tickets are a $25 donation, through May 31. The art teach- was in charge of this exhibit. which includes food, drinks and ers are Sandra Shelton and Keith Anyone interested in display- games, and 100 percent of all do- Johnson of Cypress Creek El- ing at SouthShore Regional nations will benefit the Susan G. ementary. Library’s Community Exhibit Komen 3-day Walk for the Cure. A photography display from Space should contact Laurie Online reservations may be the East Bay High School FFA Burhop, Art Coordinator, at 813- made at www.the3day.org/goto/ (Future Farmers of America) 273-3652. Space is limited. darlawing or email darwing6@ tampabay.rr.com. Couple celebrates 50 years of marriage A year after Gene Daniel moved lie Daniel of Fort Myers), and one to Ruskin in 1957, so did his future daughter, Vicki Daniel. Grandchil- bride-to-be. Their romance began in dren include Melissa, 23, of Fort 1962 while Carolyn worked at the Myers; Tiffani, 21, of Fort Myers; A&W Rootbeer Hut, where she first and Kyle, 16, of Cape Coral. The met Gene. After a year of courtship, extended family includes Carolyn‘s they tied the knot on May 2, 1963 at four brothers, Gene’s two brothers Northside Baptist Church by Rever- and two sisters, and 41 nieces and end Sible. Now, 50 years later, their nephews. passionate love still kindles. Carolyn & Gene celebrated their For the past 47 years they have Golden Wedding Anniversary at had one address: East Shell Point Dunn-Diehl Farms on May 4, 2013. Road in Ruskin, Florida. They ex- They would like to extend thanks to tended their home beautifully and all their friends and family who at- personally. Gene built the living tended. room where plenty of warm and When asked what it’s like be- chaotic holidays have been spent ing married for 50 years, Carolyn (neighbors may be privy to the oc- stated, “We wouldn’t trade each casional tractor-drawn Christmas other for anything. The scary part JMDOYLE photo caroling hayride). Carolyn spent is sometimes you know what the Standing, from left: Jeanette Doyle, Scholarship Committee Chair; Magdalena Grimaldo, University of the majority of her hairdressing other one is thinking. They say af- South Florida - renewal; Emily Morgan, Lennard HS - University of Florida; Edward Eddie Livesay, FL days in her very own shop, while ter a while you start looking like Gulf Coast University - renewal; Christopher Kyle Privette, East Bay HS - Miami University; Emily Smith, Gene worked at Frankland Rac- each other. God help us, we are in Lennard HS – University of Central Florida; and Sharon Vasquez, ABWC President elect. Seated, from ing, Kennco Mfg. and Frank Diehl trouble.” In all, they had a great left: Dryden Johnson, East Bay HS – Hillsborough Community College; Sara Orvosh, East Bay HS – Farms. Together they raised one University of Florida; Heather Hagelberg, Florida Gulf Coast University – renewal; Sijia C.J. Chen, East time and will hold those memories Bay HS – University of South Florida; and Taylor Ziola, East Bay HS – Florida State University. Absent son, David Daniel (married to Ju- in their hearts forever. from photo: Mary Beth Hampe, University of Florida – renewal; Rachel Jeter, Florida State University – renewal; and Flavia Vazquez, Saint Leo University – renewal Apollo Beach Woman’s Club awards 13 college scholarships In Uniform Seven college-bound students $1,000 college scholarships for absent: Mary Haggard. Each com- graduating from East Bay High high school graduates for a four- mittee member introduced their as- Marines School and Lennard High School, year Florida university or $500 signed students to the membership. Marine Corps Pfc. Christopher J. along with six renewing college for a two-year Florida college. A After giving a warm welcome to Barrett, son of Patricia A. and Mi- students, were awarded scholar- renewal student must apply each each, they presented a certificate chael E. Barrett of Apollo Beach, ships by the Apollo Beach Wom- consecutive year of undergradu- and provided an opportunity for Fla., earned the title of U.S. Ma- an’s Club. All live in the commu- ate work to be eligible for a $500 the student to speak directly to the rine after graduating from recruit nity of Apollo Beach and will be scholarship. In attendance were membership training at Marine Corps Recruit attending Florida colleges or uni- club members, scholarship re- ABWC mission is to fund schol- Depot, Parris Island, S. C. versities. cipients, their guests and the high arships and membership is open For 13 weeks, Barrett stayed The total amount of the schol- school college and career counsel- to all women in Apollo Beach and committed during some of the arships awarded this year was ors. the surrounding area. For addi- world’s most demanding entry- $9,500. The funds were raised Scholarship Chair, Jeanette tional information see their web- level military training in order to through club activities and dona- Doyle, offered congratulations to site at www.apollobeachwoman- be transformed from civilian to Air Force tions. the students and introduced her sclub.com or contact Judy Peck, Marine instilled with pride, disci- Air Force Airman Cory S. Sha- The program for the May Schol- committee: Judy Peck, Beverly VP Membership, judypeck@tam- pline and the core values of honor, fer graduated from basic military arship Luncheon, held at Little Fletchall, Marcia Ward, Sharon pabay.rr.com or 813-746-1072. courage and commitment. Training training at Joint Base San Antonio- Harbor, focused on awarding Vasquez and Judy Motta. Member subjects included close-order drill, Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. marksmanship with an M-16A4 The airman completed an in- rifle, physical fitness, martial arts, tensive, eight-week program that swimming, military history, cus- included training in military dis- toms and courtesies. cipline and studies, Air Force core One week prior to graduation, values, physical fitness, and basic Barrett endured The Crucible, warfare principles and skills. a 54-hour final test of recruits’ Airmen who complete basic minds and bodies. Upon comple- training earn four credits toward tion, recruits are presented the an associate in applied science de- Marine Corps emblem and called gree through the Community Col- Marines for the first time. lege of the Air Force. Barrett is a 2007 graduate of Shafer is the son of Rick Shafer Tampa Catholic High School of of Marco Drive Northeast, St. Pe- Tampa, Fla. He is a 2012 gradu- tersburg. ate of University of South Florida, He is a 2011 graduate of Riv- Tampa, Fla. with a BS degree. erview High School.

Navy Civilian Gianna C. Conroy, daughter of Marie Conroy of Fayetteville, Cypress Creek Elementary Terrific Kids April 2013 NC and Martin Conroy, of Apollo Beach, Fla., recently enlisted in the The Terrific Kids program at Cypress Creek Elementary is sponsored by Sun City Center Kiwanis. U.S. Navy under the Delayed Entry Program at the Navy Recruiting Dis- They are: Damian Perez, Timmy Herrera-Ochoa, Johnny Harris, Yosmar Ullod, Joel Valenzuela, Jose trict, Raleigh, NC. Salas, Victor Hilerio, Anisa Heredia, Amarri Brown, Michael Espinoza, Amarilys Barrera-Godinez, The program allows recruits to enter the Navy and take up to one year Jocelyn Fielder, Romiah Felix, Carlynn Williams, Aries Jones, Jordyn Murray, Maria Ramirez, Kevin to complete prior commitments such as high school. Using recruiters as Molina, James Woodcock, Shayra Moreno-Ortiz, Erica Vazquez, Kamil Cruz, Isabella Lovitch, Jay’len mentors, this program helps recruits ease into the transition from civilian Alcin, Cornelius Akines, Kendall Melody, Mosimiloluwa Ajani, Illiandra Burney, Alan Chavez, Andrea to military life. Galicia-Zavala, Jaylen Bocanegra, Alaina Williams, Brady Ercolina, Alina Bailey, Kayla Engram, Alexa Conroy will report for active duty to undergo basic training at the Na- Linares-Escajadil, Kimberly Smith, Hector Herculano-Sanchez, Ashley Agustin, Crystal Lopez, Marlene vy’s Recruit Training Center, Great Lakes, Ill. Perez-Vazquez, Isabella Estrada, Angel Montero, Christopher Horne, Jennifer Pazanski, Felicia Fuentes, Conroy is a 2012 graduate of Cross Creek Early College High School James Felix, Alejandra Carrasquillo, Andrew Mendiola, Anthony Perez, Jessica Gomez, Alex Hamilton, Ernesto Torres-Lopez, Jose Guzman, Alexandra Valles, Destiny Perez, Claudia Ruiseco, Ashley Hills, of Fayetteville, NC. Bryson O’Dell, Aislynn Newell, Makenna Fox, Jacob Spradlin, and Jose Hernandez. 6 • OBSERVER NEWS • SCC OBSERVER MAY 16, 2013 THE SAVVY SENIOR

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Dear Savvy Senior, to age 70, you would boost your collecting, at age 70, you end the I’ve heard that there are strategies benefit a whopping 76 percent suspension and receive a higher available that can help married to $2,112. Delaying will also in- benefit for delaying. couples increase their Social crease your wife’s survivor benefit This strategy can also be used Security benefits when they retire. if you die first. Waiting, however, if you have children under 18, or My wife and I are approaching beyond age 70 will not increase 19 if they are still attending high retirement age and would like to your benefits. school, or are disabled. Each de- understand these options. What Claim and Suspend pendent child is eligible for up to can you tell us? In addition to waiting, Social 50 percent of the retiree’s full ben- Getting Security also offers two other lit- efit. And, if any child is younger Prepared tle known strategies for married than 16, your spouse can also Dear Getting, couples, but you must be at least qualify for additional benefits as a If you’re will- full retirement age (currently 66) caregiver, even if she’s under age ing to wait to to use them. 62. Golf tournament benefits Wimauma full retirement The first one is called “claim and Claim Twice age and be- suspend” (see ssa.gov/retire2/sus- For two-career couples, the Elementary By Jim Miller yond, married pend.htm) that allows a worker at second strategy known as “claim The Frank E. Lowe’s Children’s Charity held a fundraising golf tour- couples have full retirement age to file for So- twice,” lets you collect Social Se- nament April 20 at the Apollo Beach Golf & Sea Club. The tourna- several unique cial Security so their spouse can curity (at full retirement age) first ment has funded events for students in South Shore area schools claiming options that could actu- begin collecting a spousal benefit, as a spouse and later using your for the past 11 years, with Wimauma Elementary benefiting for the ally add tens of thousands of dol- but asks to receive their own ben- own work record. past two. Shown thanking Lowe for his generosity is school Media lars to your Social Security checks efit later. Here’s how it works: Let’s say Specialist Gail Greenmun, who presented him with a tee-shirt and a picture of the students at Wimauma Elementary. over your retirement. Here’s what This is best suited for one-earner that you are 66 and would like to you should know. couples where one spouse worked continue working until age 70. Waiting Strategy full-time and the other spouse did But, your wife started collecting Before we go over the differ- not work outside the home or did her benefits on her own work re- Ruskin Eagles Aerie 4351 ent benefit boosting options for not work long enough to qualify cord at age 64. You could file a married couples, it’s important for Social Security retirement ben- “restricted” application with So- to know that the most commonly efits. cial Security and collect a spousal 1205 1st St. S.W. used strategy for increasing retire- Here’s an example of how it benefit which is half of what your Upcoming Events works: Let’s say that you are age wife gets. Then, once you reach ment benefits is to delay taking Monday Night...... 6 p.m. Bingo. Free hot dogs during bingo. them. 66, but want to keep working until 70, you stop receiving the spou- 70 to collect a higher benefit. Let’s sal benefit and switch to your own Tuesday Night...... $1 draft beer all day. While workers can start collect- Friday Night ...... 6 p.m. Feather Your Nest. Food available ing their Social Security retire- also say your wife is a nonwork- benefit, which will be 32 percent ing spouse who just turned 62 and higher than the benefit you would Saturday, May 18...... 5 p.m. Auxiliary dinner ment benefits as early as age 62, ...... 6:30 p.m. music by Eddie Shannon postponing them to full retirement would like to start receiving spou- have collected at your full retire- sal benefits on your work record. ment age. Sunday ...... 6 p.m. Feather Your Nest. Free hot dogs age (which is 66 if you were born ...... during NASCAR between 1943 and 1954), or better The problem is she can’t get them until you sign up. So you file for Send your senior questions to: yet to age 70, can make a big dif- For more information, call (813) 645-2922. ference. your Social Security benefits but Savvy Senior, P.O. 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Cooking or has to be the best course of action. safe. heat-treating – like with canning- Just looking at the growth of That’s why organic foods are breaks down the plant cell organic sections of major chain catching on. walls and may allow the helpful supermarkets tells a story. penny fletcher photoS The American Cancer Society compounds in these foods to be “Many of our customers say Organically-grown fruits and vegetables have gained in popularity during has a statement on its website that more easily digested. But some they are looking for groceries the last 10 years causing many mom-and-pop markets to spring up. Major grocery chains are also adding larger organic and “natural” sections. says food additives are added in of these methods may also lower that are less processed and more small FDA approved amounts, the content of some heat-sensitive pure. They want to avoid foods much more,” she added. My Mother’s Garden is but that many things- including vitamins, such as vitamin C and treated with pesticides, chemicals, There are no plans to open a certified organic farm in chemicals used in farming and the some B.” hormones and antibiotics,” said a GreenWise Market in South Wimauma that grows culinary raising of farm animals- often find Stawarz added that concern Shannon Patten, spokeswoman for County, Brandon or other Tampa herbs, salad greens, edible flowers their way into the food supply about the possible effects of food Publix Southwest Florida stores locations at this time but Publix and native plants. It also has inadvertently and can raise your additives on health, including based in Lakeland. “We strive to (as are other chains) is adding grass-fed beef cows and hogs cancer risk. cancer, is one reason that many meet the needs of our customers more and more organic choices that have been raised without “Adding substances to foods people are now interested in and provide them a greater range and whole sections as older antibiotics or animal by-products to prolong storage life and organic foods. “But whether of choices, so we continue to offer stores are remodeled or enlarged. and hens for fresh brown eggs. to enhance color, flavor and organic foods carry a lower risk of more organic products throughout Addresses of existing GreenWise In Tampa, Sweetwater Organic every category of our store.” stores are available on the Publix Community Farm gives group Publix has also initiated a website. tours and organic growers different type of store, called There are several mom and workshops for home gardeners GreenWise Market, dedicated pop organic stores in range of as well. It also has a website for completely to organic products this newspaper however, and those who are interested. This although none are yet in the additionally there are several farm has been in business since coverage area of this newspaper. roadside stands and Farmer’s 1993 and its published materials “We opened our first Publix Markets where organically- say it has served more than GreenWise Market store in Palm grown products are available, 15,000 people. Beach Gardens in 2007 and including the long-standing Ybor More information may be found one Tampa location in 2008. 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(WY.s!POLLO"EACH (Publix Shoppes of Apollo Beach) 813-641-8444 8 • OBSERVER NEWS • SCC OBSERVER MAY 16, 2013 Mock interview hones skills for job-seekers On Wednesday, May 29 from 10 a.m. description, interview questions, and learn what is expected in a real inter- You, me and business: to noon, those seeking a job can hone follow-up interview questions, and view, and improve how you present their interview techniques at a special help you with tips on how to answer yourself. Remodeling leads to workshop offered at The Centre, 305 questions. It is a safe place to practice interview South Hyde Park Ave. in Tampa. A mock interview is one of the very skills and gain feedback. upgraded Chamber Instructor Laura Breitzman, a cor- best ways to prepare for an actual em- There is no cost for this workshop. porate recruiter, will cover your job ployment interview. It will help you To reserve a place, call 813-251-8437. After two years of bit-by-bit re- white light-weight plastic – easy to modeling, the condo Husband and move and comfortable to sit on. It I bought in 2011 is finally com- elevates the mood just to see them. plete. It was a lot of work. All new All of the old chairs and tables were floors in gorgeous slate. A totally donated to a local church. re-designed luxury bath- We’ve been upgrading room with a 36 square the Chamber for over foot dual-headed shower two years now, starting stall and dresser convert- with fresh paint inside ed into a vanity with two and out and topped with raised-bowl sinks. Fresh a new roof. We then re- paint inside and out and paved the parking lot lots of sweat equity in By Dana Dittmar, and added tropical art- the flower bed has turned Executive Director work to the windows this quaint bungalow into SCC Chamber of and doors. Along the a really nice place. Commerce way we’ve added lots of So what do we do now? landscaping and cleaned Buy another one and start the pro- up the outside. cess all over again! This unit will It has made a world of difference become a rental and we have pur- to those of us who work here, and chased another, larger unit a few we constantly get compliments streets over. from our visitors who like what When I look at the before and af- we’ve done. But we still have more ter photos of the condo, I’m amazed things planned! Next year, we in- how these changes have altered the tend to remodel the banquet room entire look and feel of the property. with new paint and build a secure The building may be decades old, storage area for the things we don’t but the look is all this century. use every day. Similarly, we continue to change Our banquet room is home to the look and feel of the Chamber four different church congregations building. This past month, we put throughout the week, in addition in all new wood floors in the kitch- to serving as the meeting room for en and purchased all new tables Business Networking International. and chairs for our banquet room. We also host meetings of several The kitchen floor had cracked and non-profits including Critter Area settled unevenly. The new light Rescue Effort, AA, OA, our Emer- wood (really a laminate but you’d gency Squad and now the Commu- never know) truly modernized the nity Emergency Rescue Team. room, which guilted us into clean- Needless to say, the room gets a ing out all of the junk that had ac- lot of traffic which results in lots cumulated there. of wear and tear. It deserves a face- The old banquet tables were lift! heavy wood and difficult to move It’s a good thing I love remod- around when we needed another eling projects. It looks like my configuration. The chairs were a two-year venture at work and on faded dusty rose that clashed with the home front will continue for a the turquoise in the carpet. Now while. And that’s just fine with me. both tables and chairs are a bright Hand me the hammer! District announces Summer Food Service Program Hillsborough County Public Schools will sponsor the annual “Summer Food Service Program for Children” Monday through Thursday, from June 10 through Aug. 8, at schools with extended school year programs. The program is similar to the National School Lunch Program. It provides nutritionally balanced meals to children regardless of race, color, sex, disabil- ity, age, or national origin during the summer vacation when school breakfast and lunch are not available. Schools with a summer school program will provide all children 18 years old and younger a breakfast and lunch at no charge, regardless of whether the child is enrolled in summer school. Parents/guardians should call individual sites to verify meal times. Free child care provider trainings offered this summer I WILL Hillsborough County Extension Service and the University of Florida are con- ducting free trainings for licensed child care providers in Hillsborough County. Workshops will be held at the Hillsborough County Extension office, 5339 County Road 579 in Seffner. Participants can receive CEU’s from the University HEAR of Florida. Dates and topics: n Thursday, May 30, 6:45 – 8:45 p.m. Avoid Behavior Problems: Teach BETTER Self-Control. Classroom ideas for teaching preschool children about self-con- trol, which can lead to better classroom behavior. n Tuesday, June 4, 7 – 9 p.m. Responsive Environments and Routines. THIS YEAR Strategies for designing a responsive physical and emotional environment that promotes children’s social and emotional growth. n Saturday, June 8, 9 – 11 a.m. Building Caring Environments. 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Brought to you by The Observer News, Tampa Bay Workforce Alliance and WorkNet Pinellas. ■■ By Kevin Brady told her she was exactly the type and interact with folks,” DeWard Jesus did change water into wine of person I wanted to talk to.” said. but few people expect to find him Discussing ways to attract Tim Dowd is now chairing the in a bar; however, once a month in younger people to faith, Davila monthly gatherings at O’Brien’s. Brandon, that’s exactly where you jokingly suggested a novel ap- “I am an Irish Catholic so drink- will find some of his disciples. proach. ing and religion are not opposites Church at the Bar is the brain- “I told him ‘the only way you are in my world,” said the FishHawk child of Nathan DeWard, a young going to get me in a church is if resident. “We grew up in that minister who was looking for ways you hold it in a bar.’ I figured that mindset that just because you to bring his message to those who was my brushoff line for him,” drink a beer every once in a while are more comfortable surrounded said Davila, CEO of Brandon’s ID it’s not a spiritual death sentence.” by Budweisers and bar stools than Marketing & Events. Dowd believes it can help a crosses and pews. DeWard called her bluff. significant part of the population “It’s attractive to people who “He asked if I could find a bar, who are hungry for a spiritual often feel judged by churches,” he would do it. Then he kept experience but are turned off by said DeWard, 36, whose idea has emailing me and asking when traditional churches. caught on with pastors in New we would hold the first meet- “Everyone has an internal York and Iowa. “It’s a simple ing. I knew Sean Rice (co-owner mechanism that tells you if you model that doesn’t require a lot of of the pub) would be open to it are OK and some of those walk- programming or money; in fact, because it is in line with his idea ing around who are not OK don’t it requires no money. I think that that O’Brien’s should be modeled know they have a hole in their simplicity appeals to people.” on an Irish pub, which is a public soul. Our mission is to at least give Born in Grand Rapids, Mich., house where everyone can meet.” them an opportunity to come and DeWard, 36, attended Calvin Col- The pair agreed on a format, share with people who will not lege, meeting his future wife, An- invited a few friends and began judge them.” drea, there. He went on to attend meeting in a small side room at Karl House, a pastor at Riv- Western Theological Seminary in O’Brien’s Irish Pub and Fam- erview’s JesusChurch, is also the Wolverine State. ily Restaurant, 701 W. Lumsden assisting with the effort but in the DeWard took pre-seminary Road, in what DeWard calls a background. Local massage therapists complete courses in college with “the idea “non-judgment zone.” Meetings “We don’t want (Church at the that I would go that way but it begin with the reading of a short Bar) to be pastor-run but people- Cranial Release Technique training wasn’t until after college that I had Bible passage and the discussion run. It creates a safe place for a profound experience that saw flows from there. people to check out a life with Robin Trotter, LMT (MA61312) and engage in a thorough explora- God speaking to me through a time “We simply wanted people with God without all the trappings of a and Terrianne Wallace, LMT tion of the principles and mechan- of prayer that led to seminary.” no prior faith experience to be able church which can intimidate some (MA18542), serving the Tampa ics of the process. Graduating in 2003, DeWard to come and learn about Jesus and people. It’s taking the church to Bay South Shore Area, have com- In a process lasting only a few and his wife, also a minister, spent his message and not feel like they them,” said House who runs a pleted a four-day “Mastery Class” minutes, the Cranial Release Tech- eight years as co-pastors at a needed to apologize or feel judged Sunday service for JesusChurch at course of study in the Cranial Re- nique facilitates a release of long- Michigan church. An offer to join for not having previous experi- The Regent, 6437 Watson Road. lease Technique, a therapeutic, standing strains within the cranial the Reformed Church in America ence,” DeWard said. Thanks to Facebook, the idea has hands-on procedure designed to and nervous systems. The Tech- starting a new church in Florida The first meeting last April saw drawn attention beyond Florida. improve health by restoring proper nique promotes relaxation of the came in 2011. 10 people gathered around a table “People saw our Facebook page function to the nervous system and nervous system and muscle tissue Holding services in a small room with Bibles but as many as 30 and I am now having conversa- proper balance to body structure. tension throughout the body. at the corner of Boyette and Bell have shared a table. “It functions tions with pastors in New York, The massage therapists partici- As graduates of the Cranial Re- Shoals Roads, DeWard began to like a small group of friends and of New Jersey and Iowa who also pated in the “Master Class” pro- lease Technique Mastery Class pro- explore his new surroundings. Last course it is open to anyone.” want to start their own Church at gram in Tampa presented by cer- gram, Trotter and Wallace are now April, during Holy Week, he found Although his fledgling Brandon the Bar.” tified instructors affiliated with offering the procedure to clients in himself at a Greater Brandon church closed in January — The gatherings have been the Cranial Release Technique, Inc. the local area, in addition to their Chamber of Commerce event in DeWard is now working with a start of a new life for Davila. The “Mastery” program is a 24- other therapeutic massage skills. Riverview where he came across new church in Michigan — the “It helped me crack open a Bible hour classroom/lecture and hands- Both massage therapists work. a woman who would inspire him innovative ministry is still going and explore my faith in a com- on course. Among a range of top- Robin Trotter may be reached at to take a radical new approach to strong at O’Brien’s. fortable environment. I am now ics, participants study the anatomy 813-767-3188. Terrianne Wallace ministry. “I think there’s a real hunger for looking around for a church where of the cranium and spinal column, may be reached at 813-417-9382. Brandon marketing guru Irma a life with God and when people I feel comfortable,” she said. Davila was emceeing the event. are reluctant to go to a church wor- For more information, visit “She walked up and said, ‘You ship service but are open to a faith Church at the Bar on Facebook or are a pastor, you don’t want to talk experience it means Christ’s fol- call 813-719-5397. to me, I am having a drink,’ but I lowers do exactly what Christ did TOTAL CABINETS SUN POINT AUTOMOTIVE AUTOMOTIVE •Kitchens 24-HOUR TOWING SERVICE •Bathrooms Free Towing to shop Mon.-Tues. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Servicing Sun City if we do repairs Wed.- Sat. 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Center, Ruskin & •Laundry Rooms t
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Fact or Fiction? Lyrics Challenge

Sometimes music is set to words called lyrics. Here are some questions about the lyrics of some popular children’s songs. How many can you answer correctly?

Jokes and Riddles 1) According to the song, “Old MacThomas had a farm.” Fact or Fiction? Q: Why are pianos 2) According to the song, “London Bridge is so good at falling down.” Fact or Fiction?

opening doors? 3) According to the song, “Susannah is lost

a lot of keys. of lot a A: They have They A: Q: What makes and gone forever.” Fact or Fiction? music to your ears? 4) According to the song, “There was a farmer who had a cat,

A: A headband. A A: and Bingo was his name-o.” Fact or Fiction? 5) According to the song, “Mama’s gonna buy you [little baby] a mocking bird.” Fact or Fiction? Jokes and Riddles 6) According to the song, “I’ve been working on the airplane all the live long day.” Fact or Fiction? Name That Singer 7) According to the song, “The itsy bitsy spider crawled up the water spout.” Fact or Fiction? Some kids and teens are great singers 8) According to the song, “Pop! goes the cow.” Fact or Fiction? and have their own records. Here is a 9) According to the song, “Life is but a dream.” Fact or Fiction? list of some popular kid or teen singers. Fill in the blanks to name the singer. 10) According to the song, “There was an old man who swallowed a fly.” Fact or Fiction?

1) J A __ E N S __ I T __

old woman swallowed a fly a swallowed woman old

2) G R __ Y __ O N an Fiction, 10) Fact, 9) pops, weasel a Fiction, 8) Fact, 7) railroad, the on working been name is Clementine, 4) Fiction, Bingo was a dog, 5) Fact, 6) Fiction, the narrator has has narrator the Fiction, 6) Fact, 5) dog, a was Bingo Fiction, 4) Clementine, is name

C H __ N __ E girl’s the Fiction, 3) Fact, 2) MacDonald, Old was name farmer’s the Fiction, 1) Answers:

3) C Y M __ __ O N I Q __ E

4) C __ D Y S I __ __ S O N 5) J U __ __ I N B I E __ E R COLORING PICTURE 6) J A __ O B L A __ I M __ R E

7) W I __ __ O W S M __ T H

6) Jacob Latimore, 7) Willow Smith Willow 7) Latimore, Jacob 6)

3) Cymphonique, 4) Cody Simpson, 5) Justin Bieber Bieber Justin 5) Simpson, Cody 4) Cymphonique, 3) Answers: 1) Jaden Smith, 2) Greyson Chance, Chance, Greyson 2) Smith, Jaden 1) Answers:

What Rhymes with …

List 10 words that rhyme with “note.”

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10. ______Some answers: boat, coat, dote, float, goat, moat, throat, tote, vote, wrote vote, tote, throat, moat, goat, float, dote, coat, boat, answers: Some MAY 16, 2013 OBSERVER NEWS • 11 South Bay Hospital opens new interventional radiology suite C.A.R.E. Pets South Bay Hospital recently un- which reduce narrowing and block- of the Week veiled its new interventional radi- age of carotid arteries. All of these ology suite, designed to meet the new procedures and technologies C.A.R.E. is open from 10 a.m. to 3 needs of patients seeking treatment are aimed at treating and reducing p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. for vascular diseases. The new inter- the risk of vascular disease. For directions, visit www.CareShel- ventional radiology suite provides “Many people mistake the symp- ter.org or call (813) 645-2273. minimally invasive procedures to di- toms of peripheral vascular disease agnose and treat all forms of periph- for something else,” says Christine eral vascular disease; diseases of the Helton, Director of Radiology. “If blood vessels outside of the heart. peripheral vascular disease is left The hospital made an investment untreated, it can increase the risk of $1.2 million to remodel and pur- of heart attack or stroke, and even Helping to sort items for the food drive are Fifth Third Bank em- chase equipment for the new inter- lead to amputation. That’s why it is ployees Heather Velez, Jennifer Nicely (and daughter Jessica), Tony ventional radiology suite. One of the so important to recognize the symp- Sasso, Holly Brown, Nicole Sterni (and husband Dan Sterni). features of the new suite is a state of toms and seek treatment.” the art digital flat panel imaging sys- The most common symptoms Fifth Third Bank - Tampa Bay feeds tem. The new system requires fewer of peripheral vascular disease are x-ray images and contrast injections cramping, pain or tiredness in the 5,300 local families for the patient, while allowing physi- leg or hip muscles while walking or Fifth Third Bank (Tampa Bay) recently wrapped up its month-long cians to do more advanced vascular climbing stairs. Typically the pain Hope “Fifth Third Feeding Families” campaign, reaching its goal of helping interventions. goes away with rest and returns Hope is a gorgeous gal with a to feed more than 5,300 Tampa Bay-area families in need. More than Some of the new vascular services when you walk again. big personality. Hope had a home 11,500 pounds of non-perishable food items were delivered to Metropol- available in the interventional suite For more information on the new not long ago, as she appeared well itan Ministries – a faith-based nonprofit that provides support to hungry include an AngioJet system which interventional radiology suite at cared for upon her arrival. She children and families in the four-county Tampa Bay region. removes blood clots from blood ves- South Bay Hospital, call Natalia loves squeaky toys, the doggy pool, In an effort to continue giving back to the community, dozens of Fifth sels, and carotid stenting procedures Diaz at 813-634-0496. and to play ball. Hope seems to do Third employees and their families volunteered, sorting food items at well with humans of all ages and Metropolitan Ministries in Hillsborough County, as well as serving meals has been great when out and about to families in need at Safe Harbor in Pinellas County and at Metropolitan HOLIDAY DEADLINES in the community. Hope would Ministries’ Holiday location in Pasco county. The Observer News office will be closed Monday, May 27 prefer to be a single dog at home in observance of Memorial Day. “This is the fourth year we have partnered with Metropolitan Minis- as she is an attention hog. She is tries on the annual food drive,” said Brian Lamb, president and CEO of Advertising and press release deadlines will sure to keep you entertained and Fifth Third Bank (Tampa Bay). “Our team is committed to improving the advance as follows: on the move all by herself. Hope is lives of our customers and the well-being of the communities we serve, Classified ads ...... 4 p.m., Fri., May 24 spayed, microchipped, and current and I couldn’t be more proud to be a part of a group that cares so much Display ads ...... 11 a.m., Fri., May 24 on her shots. about the Tampa Bay region.” News Releases ...... 4 p.m., Thurs., May 23 DOB: February 2, 2011 Fifth Third banking centers throughout the bank’s 12-state footprint Questions? Call: 813-645-3111 www.ObserverNews.net Photos Marlene Greenberg also celebrated “Fifth Third Day,” an annual celebration on May 3, by providing more than 550,000 meals to fight hunger. For more than 20 years, the Bank has used its holiday to recognize the contribution of its employees, thank its customers and support communities where it oper- Doors open ates. at 5:30 p.m. For more information on Fifth Third Bank, visit www.53.com. BINGO every thursday Early Birds 6:30 p.m. • Regular Games 7:00 p.m.

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■■ By Kevin Brady Road (Causeway Boulevard),” long overdue,” Bebbington said. Gornto Lake Road into the mall’s Bus slated to open on nearby Christmas shopping list: Toys according a county report “The congestion around this rear entrance. The road is also Falkenburg Road, just north of for kids, honey-baked ham outlining the project. area is especially bad around the expected to help with any new State Road 60. and aspirin for the drive to the The project is on schedule, said holidays.” traffic associated with the new QGS Development Inc. .is Brandon Mall. C.T. Chen, a project manager with Bebbington believes easier Bass Pro Shops store and Taco handling construction of the road. South County residents may be Hillsborough County’s Public access to the area for drivers able to scrap the last item off that Works Department. from places like Riverview will list this year thanks to a new four- “So far, so good,” Chen said. mean more business for him and lane road that will give drivers a “Our completion date is Oct. 7 surrounding stores. new backdoor route to the mall and we would anticipate being “The traffic coming down that and State Road 60. finished by then.” road will help because more Barring a hurricane, national The extension will handle about people will now see we are here. disaster or a Kardashian wedding, 20,000 vehicles a day, giving [The new road] can’t come fast the four-lane road should be relief to congested roads near the enough.” finished by the holidays. mall, Chen said. Construction of the Gornto Ground broke on the project “It will definitely make a big Lake Road Extension will also last October, a response to years difference especially around relieve congestion at the entrance of congestion around the popular Christmas time relieving pressure and exits from Interstate 75 on Westfield Brandon mall on State around the mall because most State Road 60 as well as at the Road 60 that is home to more than people use just one way in and out shopping mall, officials say. 100 businesses including Macy’s, now,” Chen said. The $3.95 million roadway will Apple and Dillard’s. Local businesses are eager to stretch for 0.7 miles from State One of the busiest intersections see the road, according to Chen. Road 60 to about 800 feet south in the Bay area, the mall’s main “We have spoken to the of Town Center Boulevard and entrance is one of only six county manager at the mall and the has been on the books since 2006. roadways equipped with a red- Hillsboro Memorial Gardens The road will give South Photo by KEVIN BRADY light camera. A testament to the cemetery on State Road 60 beside County drivers a straight shot to Work on the four-lane Gornto Lake Road Extension is due to be congestion and frustration of the mall and they are all very the mall from U.S. Highway 301 completed by Oct. 7. It will give Riverview area drivers a straight drivers, the camera has the highest positive about the road, the mall and Bloomingdale Avenue along shot into the mall’s back entrance. citation rate in the county. wants it open yesterday,” Chen “Due to the increase in said. Plan ahead for this popular holiday event: residential and commercial Martin Bebbington, owner of development in the Brandon area, Euro Café, a European deli on Moscow Ballet’s Nutcracker returns to there was a need for an additional State Road 60, has watched work north-south corridor between on the project daily with a smile. Lakeland Center in December State Road 60 and Lumsden “I think it’s wonderful and The Moscow Ballet returns to Moscow Ballet’s company of 40 Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian the Lakeland Center with a perfor- star-studded dancers has delighted Nutcracker dramatizes the tradi- HOLIDAY DEADLINES mance of the Great Russian Nut- audiences with Olympic-worthy tional story of a girl meeting her The Observer News office will be closed Monday, May 27 cracker on Friday, Dec. 27 at 7:30 leaps and lunges; astonishing lifts “Prince,” and includes a tribute in observance of Memorial Day. p.m. and magnificent movement with to world peace and harmony. For

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Please call (813) 419-5020 to RSVP. You can also visit us online for the monthly schedule of classes and events: www.jsahealthcare.com/Events.htm 16 • OBSERVER NEWS • SCC OBSERVER MAY 16, 2013 Observations: Paradise and perspective in the sky said, “I love you, Mom”, then of living here. But it seems that I am a supporter of a social kissed her on the head and what once was charm now looks safety net because I appreciate Iwalked down the hallway on more like desperation. What was the economics and realities of the way out the door. once bright color is capitalism. That said, I could I didn’t look back, becoming darker and understand why there isn’t much but then immediately more ominous. of one in Florida. If you were began wondering why The moment I saw going to be homeless, would you I didn’t. These days, the photo on the prefer to be so on the beach or in each goodbye could be news of the woman Chicago in January? If Florida had the last but maybe I’m who disappeared the extensive safety net of some not ready to fully accept Observations from her husband northern states, the Sunshine State that. But then, I really By Mitch Traphagen and two children in would be completely overrun. It didn’t think it was the [email protected] Pennsylvania 11 years simply would not be possible. last goodbye. I’ll be ago, I knew Florida And yet, for far too many people, back at some point soon. had to be involved. The it seems that Florida is the end of I’m certain she’ll still be there. 11-year-old photo of her showed the road. They come here looking She will be, right? a normal-looking woman, wading for better days and they end up Mitch Traphagen Photos Of course, I don’t know. None through a life of normal joys and living a numbed-up nightmare. It On her birthday, my Mom holds a watercolor made by my sister Pam. of us knows what tomorrow will problems. The current day photo is a nightmare so enduring, so long In many ways, she is still that beautiful young woman. bring, or even if there will be a of her, however, had a washed lasting that they stop being afraid when I asked if I could take off for son, wouldn’t I stay? tomorrow. But not believing there out, beaten up, and worn down of the worst, because they see it a week to try to fall in love with Several inches of snow fell in will be a tomorrow is no way to look that is all too common in day in and day out. They just give Florida again. Minnesota on May 1, the day I had live. Florida. Just drive up U.S. 41 or up and accept the blows that life The first night out, Michelle to say goodbye to my Mom. After I’ve been feeling Florida’d out to downtown Tampa and you’ll delivers. Meanwhile, the tourist and I watched the sunset in the I kissed her on the head, I heard lately. I’ve been wishing I could find that exact same look easily agencies show a happy state of Everglades and I started falling her say, “I love you, too.” And see this beautiful place with the enough. There is little in the way bliss that most of the middle-class back in love with Florida. Later then I walked down the hallway, same eyes filled with wonder of a social safety net here and tourists hope to find but probably that night in our motel room, we out the door, and stepped out into when I first arrived here so many the fall can be long and hard. It can’t quite reach. But, for them at ordered a pizza and for some the cold air and snow, zipping up years ago. Florida can be a messed certainly showed on the face of least, it is close enough as they go reason it was the best pizza I have my too-light jacket. I don’t know up place and in some of that is Brenda Heist, the woman from home sunburned, already planning ever had in my life. From there, why I didn’t look back, but I will its charm, the color, if you will, Pennsylvania. their next trip when that time, every place we visited I thought, “I be back. My priorities will shift as dammit, they really will live the would love to live here.” needed, but at least I’m beginning dream. For them, hope springs I started seeing places with eyes, to learn what they are. I’ll have eternal; for others, not so much. if not filled with wonder, then at another chance. I’m fully aware that I’m lucky least with much less cynicism. The A few hours later, the plane to live here. I see the tourists just magic in this state has survived touched down in Florida and down the road at Little Harbor overdevelopment and a political Michelle and I watched the sunset and I’m sure a good many of them system that would sometimes from Bahia Beach. Around us, would love to trade places with make a third-world dictatorship tourists and locals were enjoying me, to live in paradise with a good blush. Florida is beautiful, even in life, perhaps forgetting about it job. But for a multitude of reasons, places where it sometimes isn’t. for a while in two-for-one beers I stopped seeing the paradise and Two weeks later, I flew to and margaritas, but enjoying it began to only see the problems. Minnesota. nonetheless. You could feel the I needed to find the former, I’ve come to believe that in happiness. At that moment, there without the latter overly obscuring death, it is a far easier thing for were no problems that couldn’t the view. A person can’t live those leaving than it is for those be put into perspective in simply focused only on problems, hope is left behind. But more often than seeing the beautifully painted sky. necessary. The good people I work not, in life it is just the opposite. It was magical. It was good to be for at this newspaper understood It’s hard to leave. If I were a good home. MAY 16, 2013 OBSERVER NEWS • SCC OBSERVER • 17 Wildlife ‘rescues’ can do more harm than good When you are sure a bird needs The FWC’s Southwest Region tempting to rescue any animal. rescuing and care, place the baby in Office, 863-648-3200, has a list of “Remember that in most cases, it’s a tissue-lined box that has air holes licensed rehabilitators. Many lo- better to leave wildlife in the wild,” in the top. Keep the box in a warm cal veterinarians work closely with Scotten said. spot away from drafts and air condi- wildlife rehabilitators and also can For more information on Florida’s tioning and out of direct sunlight. Do be a good source of help. wildlife and what you can do to help, not give it food or water. Call a li- The FWC asks you to remember go to MyFWC.com/Conservation censed wildlife rehabilitator in your that removing an animal from the and select “How You Can Conserve” area. Please remember that migra- wild to save it may actually have the and then “Wildlife Assistance – In- tory birds are protected and need to opposite effect. Seek advice from jured or Nuisance Wildlife.” be cared for by a licensed facility. wildlife professionals before at-

Winter is finally over. Trees and imprinting and a lack of survival flowers are blossoming, birds are skills, which it would have learned building nests and critters are being from its mother, had it remained in born. the wild,” Scotten said. This is also the time of year when Feeding wild animals to help them the Florida Fish and Wildlife Con- survive is another misconceived no- servation Commission (FWC) be- tion that can have dire consequenc- gins getting calls about “abandoned” es for wildlife. Although this may animals that folks believe may be in sound odd, feeding causes problems need of rescue. The fact is that res- ranging from poor nutrition, depen- cuing these seemingly abandoned dence on humans for food and nui- youngsters interferes with the very sance behaviors that can threaten processes that ensure their survival people, property and pets. in the wild. “Wildlife has survived for thou- After giving birth, adult wildlife sands of years without human in- must forage to provide food for terference and, frankly, it certainly themselves and their young. This seems to work out better for the ani- means leaving their newborns for mals that way,” Scotten said. short periods. The FWC recommends that if you Having some basic knowledge of find a fawn or other baby animal, wildlife and the survival skills ani- don’t touch it or disturb it and qui- mals use can help avoid attempting etly leave the area. to rescue animals that don’t need Juvenile birds are also commonly rescuing. found on the ground at this time of Common targets of misplaced res- year, looking a bit dazed or con- cues are baby deer, temporarily left fused. The youngster may be trying in a safe place while their mother to hide in tall grass or in low bushes feeds nearby. Many people who find to avoid being seen by predators. fawns mistakenly assume they have These young birds are going through been abandoned when, in reality, a process called fledging – learning their parents are in the process of en- to fly and fend for themselves. Established suring the infants’ survival. “While fledging, the birds’ parents “In most cases, it is absolutely not will continue to care for it by feed- in 1946 in a fawn’s best interest to rescue ing it and helping it to learn needed it,” said Angeline Scotten, Wildlife survival skills. The best advice is to Assistance Biologist with the Flor- not interfere in this crucial learning ida Fish and Wildlife Conservation process and to keep pets that may Commission (FWC). harm the young birds confined,” Scotten says what typically hap- Scotten said. pens is someone discovers a young According to biologists, the only deer waiting for its mother. Often, time a baby songbird should be res- those fawns are found in palmetto cued is when it is on the ground and patches or in recently burned areas, has almost no feathers, when the where a doe has placed her new off- bird is injured by pets or its tail is spring for protection. These settings less than a half-inch long and it can- tend to help mask the fawn’s scent, not hop around on its own. thus providing good protection from “If you find a baby songbird you We’ve installed over 150,000 complete systems since we opened our doors! the keen nose of a predator. are sure needs rescuing, and the nest People become concerned when is low enough for you to safely re- 5401 E. Sligh Ave. • Tampa the parent is nowhere in sight and turn it, it’s OK to do that. Songbirds mistakenly believe the young animal have almost no sense of smell, so will perish unless they save it or take young birds can be returned to their System Tune-Up it to a wildlife rehabilitation center. nest without a chance of rejection,” (813) Unfortunately, actions of this kind Scotten said. 626-4111 usually have the opposite effect of a You can also place the baby bird $ 00 rescue. in a lined, uncovered, shallow box alertac.com “Stress created by changing the an- with drainage, and attach the box CAC 1817351 • CFC 1428764 69 imal’s diet and surroundings is often to the tree from which the bird fell. fatal. If the rescued fawn manages to Sometimes the parents will come to We service all brands and models survive, its return to the wild is prac- the baby in the new box and feed it tically impossible because of human there.

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Ruskin selected as site for 50th Annual Florida State Underwater championships MacDill Air Force did its “Give make a catch. Back to the Community” gesture Time changes everything. It was The Florida Skin Divers Asso- will come to Sunset Grill at Little The tradition of community sup- for the anglers this past Saturday. in 2010 that the famous oil spill ciation, a nonprofit organization Harbor, Ruskin, FL on Sunday, port is continued by the 2013 event, The two mile strip, hit our waters, and now of Florida dive clubs founded in June 16 for weigh-in and awards, with beneficiaries including an arti- which is restricted to they are back to normal 1952, will celebrate its 50th year with weigh-in closing at noon. ficial reef-building project off local fishing around the base, with fish teeming hosting the “Southern Open Der- In celebration of the 50th anni- counties, the regional Ocean Pals was opened to those everywhere. by,” Florida’s State Championships versary event, FSDA will be hon- “Save our Seas” Poster contest held who had pre-registered, A trio from Tampa were for underwater photography and oring several diving legends and in grade and middle schools around prior to Saturday to fish fishing in open water off spearfishing. The association has pioneers of the sport — men and the state, as well as Diver’s Rights all day. This happens of Apollo Beach when announced that Sunset Grill at Lit- women who witnessed and nur- and a local Marine Conservation By Jonie Maschek tured the growth of all forms of endowment named after longtime every year and if you are Member: Florida Outdoor they hooked and landed tle Harbor has been chosen as the fishing out there every Writers Association a triple tail. Average site for the 2013 event state weigh- diving in the state of Florida. Sev- FSDA contributors Ken and Sonia day, you probably are weight is 5 pounds. It in and awards. eral past state and national diving Smith. The lionfish collected at the one of those that knows when to has a fan shaped full thick tail fin. The competition has been ex- champions, along with officers and State Lionfish Derby will provide put your name in the pot. It is dull black and grey and often panded recently to include a popu- community contributors will be in valuable scientific information on Fort Desoto Park celebrated its called a black perch. Legal is l5 in lar underwater video category and attendance, including well- known stomach content and reproductive 50th anniversary Sunday with free with 2 per person, per day. They are a State Lionfish Derby, an effort sport, SCUBA and skin-divers. capacity to the scientific commu- park access. edible, but I would class them as by Florida divers to help eradicate Many of these long-time FSDA nity, thanks to an ongoing partner- Fishing has remained steady fair. I don’t see many catches made the invasive lionfish problem that members, some in their 70s or 80s, ship with scientist Alex Fogg and this week with a good redfish of this fish, they feed on barnacles, is threatening many native fish and were involved in notable FSDA ac- the University of Southern Missis- bite. They like our weather and often found over wrecks. invertebrate species. complishments, including assisting sippi Coastal Studies department have been schooling all around I saw plenty of sheepshead The photography and video por- the transport and placement of the on a long-term study of invasive the waterways. They are still a which proves that many of you tions started May 10 and con- Christ of the Abyss statue in John Gulf lionfish populations. restricted game fish catch. You are catching them and not feeding tinue until June 7, followed by Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, To get more details or register for may have in your possesion one them your shrimp. They are a great the Spearfishing competition and establishing some of the first safety the event, go to www.floridaskin- not less than l8 inches or more than food value, lean white meated fish. Lionfish Derby held June 14-16. and training standards in the state divers.com or contact event chair- 27 inches per person, per day. Some call them a convict fish, Statewide captain’s meetings, held after the invention of SCUBA, and man Bill Van Deman at wvande- Talking to some anglers at a because of their black and white Friday, June 14, allow divers to lobbying and providing support for [email protected] for participation trailer park, I found that they have stripes. Legal is 12 in. and 15 per hunt their home waters dawn to state adoption of diver safety laws questions or [email protected] been freshwater fishing for many harvest, per person, per day. dusk Saturday, June 15, and then and implementation of the red and for questions regarding lionfish weeks for catfish. They were Find a new adventure, cruise and competitors from around the state white “diver down” flag. collection. freezing their catches to have a fish our waterways. Mother’s Day catfish fry at the park this week. What a great idea. Ruskin VFW Post #6287 I often hear of mullet fries, but a South Hillsborough Elks Lodge Ruskin VFW Post #6287, 5120 U.S. 41 N. has listed fresh catfish fry sounds great to #2672 Upcoming Activities the following weekly activities. Meetings are: Ameri- me. can Legion on 1st Wednesday each month; VFW and I’m wondering if there are LAVFW on the 2nd Wednesday each month; and MA- enough largemouth bass in the Every Tuesday –Jam Session – 3 p.m. - 5ish. No charge for all Elks VFW on the 3rd Thursday each month. upper Alafia or Little Manatee and their guests. Thursday, May 9 Rivers for a group fry. Every Wednesday – Best Spaghetti in Town - $7, All You Can Eat, - Bar Bingo 6 p.m. Silver trout are schooling in our for all Elks and their guests. Music by Bryan from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 10 - Fish & Chips 4:30 p.m. Treasure Hunt 7:30 p.m. bay waters. They were hungry and Every Friday - Seafood, Sandwiches, and a Chef’s Special for all Music by You 2 Kan 8 p.m. looking for food. Legal catch is l2 Elks and their guests from 5 to 7 p.m. Music by Bryan from 5 to 8 Saturday, May 11 - Crew Meeting, Free hot dogs inches with four per person, per p.m. Sunday, May 12 - Music by Bert & Sassy 5:30 - 10 p.m. day. To my knowledge this legal Tuesday, May 21 - Indoctrination of new members at 7 p.m. Monday, May 13 - Crew Meeting, Free hot dogs has not changed. They are a great Monday, May 28 - Blue Plate Special for all Elks and their guests, Tuesday, May 14 - Games in Lounge 1 p.m. Doors open 3 p.m. Kitch- tablefare. $7 per person. Menu: Ham dinner with all the trimmings. Only 50 en opens 4:30 p.m. Bingo 6 p.m. tickets available. Our waters are a fishing maze Wednesday, May 15 - Installation of new officers 6 p.m. this time of the year, regardless The South Hillsborough Elks Lodge is a clean, smoke-free environment when, or where you fish, you will located at 1630 US Hwy 41 S. in Ruskin. Telephone 813-645-2089.

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A Night at Casino Royale Wednesday, May 22 • 5-8pm

Join us for a Casino Night charity event to benefit Good Samaritan Alzheimer’s Auxiliary. Come and win funny money and then use your funny money to purchase lots of prizes! Tickets are $15 a person or $25 a couple. They will be sold at the door or can be purchased before the event at Sun City Senior Living.

Location: Cypress Creek Golf Club Stephanie Williams and Nicole Lock are East Bay’s Jersey Girls. 1011 Cypress Village Blvd., Ruskin, FL 33573 At the last regular season home did it two years in a row. Lock’s game the East Bay Girls’ Flag accolades include FACA All-State Presented by Sun City Senior Living and sponsored by: Football team honored two out- (3rd team 2010-2011, 1st team standing players with a presenta- 2012-2013), FACA Senior All- • Infinity Home Care • Senior Helpers tion of jerseys. Star Game-2013, 1st Team All- • Sun Towers • Palm Garden First, Stephanie Williams, #6, Western Conference 2010-2013, • Sun City Center Funeral Home • Sun Labs who played QB from 2009-2012, Parade of Athletes All-Conference was recognized for her accom- (Honorable Mention-2010, 1st • Mountcastle Vein Centers • JSA Medical plishments, which included 2012 Team 2012-2013), and the 2013 • The Skin Cancer Centers Larmon Furniture Outstanding Wendy’s High School Heisman • Amanda Wolf, Elder Attorney Flag Football Player. This is a School representative. Lock had • Aging Care Advocates prestigious annual trophy award- 340 receptions for 4,436 yards, 79 ed to the best senior flag football TDs and 5,038 all-purpose yards. • A+ Hearing Center player in Hillsborough County. The Indians are thankful to Buf- Williams was also named to FACA falo Wild Wings in Riverview at All-State (2nd team-2009, 2012, US 301 and Big Bend Rd, and Honorable Mention 2010-2011), Managing Partner Meril Hum- 1st Team All-Western Conference mon, for displaying the jerseys 2009-2012, Parade of Athletes All- and recognizing the outstanding Conference (Honorable Mention accomplishments of these two re- 2010, 1st Team 2011-2012), and markable players. Both Williams the 2012 Wendy’s High School and Lock played together in the Heisman School representative. NZone Sports Youth League and Assisted Living and Memory Care | Asst. Liv. Fac. Lic. #7290 In Williams’ four-year career, she played three years together at East completed 1,102 passes, passed Bay. 3855 Upper Creek Drive, Sun City Center, FL 33573 for 11, 619 yards and 153 TDs. By the way, the Indians defeat- (813)813-438-2259 938-2261 Nicole Lock, #3, played WR ed the Cowboys of Osceola High from 2010-2013. She is the only School on this night, 28-6! A per- www.PacificaSunCity.com East Bay flag football player to fect way to honor Lock and Wil- make 1st team All-State and she liams. 20 • OBSERVER NEWS • SCC OBSERVER MAY 16. 2013 Business ethics and values lunch Area Places of Worship is May 21 The next monthly meeting on Ruskin United Methodist Church Business Ethics and Values will First Street & 4th Ave. NW, Ruskin (behind Suntrust Bank) be held at Sun City Center United ALL ARE WELCOME TO COME AND WORSHIP WITH US: SUNDAY MORNINGS: Nov. - April...... 8:30 a.m. Day Care Available Methodist Church on Tuesday, Mon. - Fri. May 21 from noon to 1 p.m. Rev. Richard Nussel and All Year...... 10:45 a.m. 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. The monthly meeting includes a Phone: 645-1241 call 645-6198 full lunch for $10. Reservations must be made by 4 p.m. on Friday, WEEKLY SERVICES: May 17. Sunday The keynote speaker this month Rance Goad, Pastor (Southern Baptist) 9 a.m...... Bible Study 1511 El Rancho Dr. 11 a.m...... Bible Study is Rev. Sam Rorer, speaking on 10 a.m. & 6 p.m...... Worship Sun City Center, FL 33573 Core Values. Rev. Rorer is a re- Phone/Fax: Wednesday tired Lt. Col. from the U.S. Air 813-633-5950 6 p.m. ... Prayer Meeting/Bible Study The Paskert family celebrates Justin’s ordination as Transitional Force Chaplain Corps. Deacon in April, 2012. The Business Ethics and Values Justin Paskert of Ruskin to be meetings have been popular, with REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH - ELCA business owners and managers 701 Valley Forge Blvd. • Sun City Center, FL 33573-5354 ordained from throughout south Hillsbor- Reverend David Allman, Pastor Deacon Justin Paskert, son of first parishioner of Saint Anne to ough County in attendance. Telephone: 813-634-1292 • Website: sccredeemer.org Christopher and Sheree Paskert of be ordained a priest. Worship Services on Sunday 10 a.m. Ruskin, will be ordained to the Sa- Justin will celebrate his first Holy Communion First & Third Sunday • Bible Class Thursday 10 a.m. cred Order of Priesthood through Mass of Thanksgiving at St. Anne the laying on of hands and the in- Catholic Church at 10 a.m. on Sun- vocation of the Holy Spirit by the day, May 19. Following the Mass, Most Reverend Robert N. Lynch, individuals will have the oppor- D.D., Bishop of the Diocese of tunity to receive then-Reverend Unity Spirituality Rather Than “Religion” Saint Petersburg, on Saturday, May Paskert’s First Blessing. Henry Gibson Social Hall, Beth Israel Synagogue Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 1115 Del Webb E. • Sun City Center, FL 18, 2013, at 11 a.m. at Saint Cath- Saint Anne Catholic Church is 813-298-7745 erine of Siena Catholic Church in located at 106 11th Ave. N.E. in www.unitycommunityofjoy.com Clearwater. Deacon Justin is the Ruskin. Prince of Peace Summer has outreach ministry each book club More Than Sisters, the women’s Friday group at South Bay Church in On the third Friday of every Riverview, will be hosting a month, Prince of Peace Catholic twice-monthly book club instead Masses: Church offers “Come and See,” Pastor Lewis Brady and Lexi of their regular weekly meetings Carswell. Sunday.8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., Noon a kind of Catholic Open House throughout the summer. Saturday Vigil...... 4:00 p.m. in the Conesa Center from 1 to 2 The book to be discussed is Bad New Beginnings 702 Valley Forge Blvd., SCC, FL 33573 Daily ...... 8:00 a.m. p.m. The next session is Friday, Girls of the Bible by Liz Curtis Fellowship Holds Phone: 634-2328 • Fax: 633-6670 Confessions: May 17. Higgs. www.popcc.org Mon.-Fri. 7:30 a.m. and Sat. 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. This is an opportunity for non- The Club will meet at 7 p.m. Spring Hog Killin’ Catholics to learn more about on the second On Sunday, April 21 New Begin- the Catholic faith. The format and fourth nings Fellowship held its annual Sunday School (all ages)...... 9:30 a.m. will be one of informal ques- Tuesdays at 7 Spring Hog Killin’. Sunday Morning Worship .... 10:45 a.m. tions and answers, discussions p.m. on June The congregation has piggy Sunday Evening Worship ...... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday (all ages) ...... 6:30 p.m. about the faith, the Church and 11 and 25; July banks that they ‘fatten up’ for six- “Loving God, Loving Others, its traditions. All are invited to 10 and 24; and months then bring to market. Par- Serving Beyond Borders” Dr. Samuel (Sam) A. Roach, Pastor come as often as needed. wrap up on ticipants receive certificates with 1301 U.S. Hwy. 41 N., Ruskin, FL • 645-1121 • www.nbcor.org All inquiries are welcome and August 13. their name and their hog’s name there is no cost or obligation. For T h i s on it. The heaviest hog is called more information, contact Mari- d i s c u s s i o n the Top Hog and receives a trophy UNITED COMMUNITY CHURCH ~ United Church of Christ lyn Vahovich: 813-634-6900. group is open to all area women, and certificate. 1501 La Jolla AVE, Sun City Center, FL 33573-5329 Prince of Peace Catholic however, space is limited so This year the Top Hog belonged A Caring Church United in God's Love Serving Others Church is located at 702 Valley register soon at [email protected] to Lexi Carswell whose piggy Rev. Dr. Jean M. Simpson Forge Blvd. in Sun City Center. or call the church office for more brought in $88. The 2nd place win- Worship Services ~ 8:30 and 10 AM information at 813-677-0721. ner was Lexi Hancock whose hog, (813) 634-1304 ~ www.uccsuncity.org South Bay Church is located at Peach, brought in $77. In third Michael Landon Jr. film at 13498 U.S. Highway 301 South, place were brothers Carter and United Methodist Church Riverview. Visit their website at Chandler Hendricks whose hog, Welcome to the: EVERETT TATE, MINISTER www.SouthBay.cc. CC Hendricks, brought in $75. South Hillsborough Church of Christ A film by Michael Landon, Jr. will be shown Friday night, 1611 First St. SW • Ruskin, FL • 645-7607 June 14 at the United Methodist Central Gospel Explosion to be in Lakeland June 29 —NON-INSTRUMENTAL— Church. The Central Florida Gospel Explosion, featuring Shirley Caesar and SERVICES: Sunday...... 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.; 6:00 p.m. Love’s Abiding Joy is the story The Canton Spirituals, will be at The Lakeland Center for an evening Wednesday...... 7:00 p.m. of a family’s faith in the face of of inspirational music Saturday, June 29 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30, $40, tragedy and challenge; it is the $50, $70 and $100 (service charges will apply) and are available at The fourth of the Love Comes Softly Lakeland Center Box Office, by calling 863-834-8111, online at thelake- Nursery Provided film series and takes place in the landcenter.com or by calling the 24-hour ticketing line 888-397-0100. Sunday Worship: era when railroads first connected Known as the First Lady of Gospel Music, Pastor Shirley is a singer, Blended 8:00 a.m. Contemporary 9:40 a.m. the states. songwriter and recording artist with more than 11 Grammy awards, 19 Pastor Jack R. Palzer Assoc. Pastor Derek Hoven Traditional 11:15 a.m. The doors to the LEC hall will Dove awards and a long list of accolades that makes her one of the top 5309 U.S. Highway 41 North • Apollo Beach open at 6 p.m. to the aroma of cof- gospel performers of all time. (across from MiraBay) www.calvarylutheranchurch.net 645-1305 fee and popcorn. Tea and cookies The Canton Spirituals are one of the most sought-after and successful will also be served. Although the touring gospel groups in the industry. Formed in the 1940s by the late movie is free, a donation to help Harvey Watkins, Sr., the historic quartet is now led by his son Harvey Wimauma Church of God defray the cost of cookies and Watkins, Jr. The group has recorded two gold records and has been hon- Sunday School ...... 10:00 a.m. treats is welcome. ored with four Dove award nominations, nine Stellar awards, several Sunday Morning Worship ...... 10:45 a.m. The movie is captioned for the Soul Train awards and two Grammy nominations. Sunday Evening Worship ...... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Youth Worship ...... 6:00 p.m. hearing impaired. The Lakeland Center is located between Orlando and Tampa in Lake- Wednesday Evening Service ...... 7:00 p.m. The United Methodist Church is land, off I-4 on Lime Street. Regular box office hours are weekdays from Pastor Tom Durrance 5504 S.R. 674, Wimauma, FL 33598 • 813-634-4776 located at 1210 Del Webb Blvd. 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased 24 hours a day, seven days West in Sun City Center. a week through www.thelakelandcenter.com or by calling 888-397-0100. St. Anne offers Vacation Bible School St. Anne Catholic Church will hold Vacation Bible School from 8:30 Upcoming a.m. to 1 p.m. during the week of June 17. Yard Sale at Entitled Kingdom Rock, the VBS is designed for youngsters to experi- WORSHIP SERVICES: ence the Bible in fun and unforgettable ways. Each day features a dif- Wimauma Sunday ferent Bible Point; kids move through activity stations, with each station 8:15 a.m...... Sanctuary (Communion Service) Church of God 9:15 a.m. ...New Life Enrichment Center (Contemporary) designed to reinforce that Point in a hands-on-interactive way. On Saturday, May 18, from 10:55 a.m...... Sanctuary (Traditional with Choir & Bells) The camp includes lunch, music, snacks, and fun activities.It is open to 8 a.m. until 2 p.m., there will 11:00 a.m ...... Hispanic Worship children from age 5 (by Sept. 1) to 12. be a yard sale at the Wimauma Bookstore 633-8595 4:00 p.m...... Hispanic Worship St. Anne Catholic Church is located at 106 11th Ave. NE in Ruskin. For FREE Church of God, 5504 State Nursery Provided Senior Pastor: dr. Warren Langer more information or to register, call Cindy at 813-865-8222. Road 674. Assistant Pastor: Rev. Robert Chaple MAY 16. 2013 OBSERVER NEWS • SCC OBSERVER • 21 Area Places of Worship Area Obituaries Joseph Willis Campbell flowers, the family asks that a memorial the portage around Niagara Falls that Joseph Willis Campbell, 92, of Sun contribution be made to the Humane opened up the West to commercial Southside Baptist Church City Center, Fla passed away May 11, Society Serving Logan County, 2521 traffic. “A Warm, Loving & Friendly Church” 2013. He was born in Stithton, KY to US 68 N, Bellefontaine, OH 43311. Louise attended Buffalo Public Come join us to learn about God’s Word and salvation in Jesus Christ Nora Bates and Charles Campbell on Arrangements are in the care of Schools Nos. 20 and 51. She was a Join us on Sunday to come home to the warmth of our church family November 22, 1920. He served in the Shoffstall Funeral Home, Lakeview. teenager during World War I. Her aunt Located in South Hillsborough County, just south of Universal in old Sun City U.S. Navy and retired from Monsanto and uncle died within a day of each 4208 U.S. Hwy. 41 S • Sun City, FL 33586 • 813-645-4085 as a mechanical engineer. other in the Flu Epidemic of 1918. Louise graduated from Lafayette High Getting to Know You (Donuts/Coffee) .....9:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service ...... 6:00 p.m. Joe is survived by his wife Margaret; Sunday School ...... 9:30 am. Wednesday Evening Service ...... 7:00 p.m. son John William (Julia) Campbell, School in 1922. One of her favorite Sunday Morning Worship ...... 10:55 a.m. Thursday Morning Prayer ...... 10:00 a.m. M.D.; grandchildren Paul and Emma classmates was Fran Striker, the Campbell; stepchildren William B. creator of The Lone Ranger. (Elizabeth) Carmichael and Elizabeth Following graduation from high school, (Kurt) Bullard; daughter-in-law she entered the Buffalo Normal School FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH Nancy Carmichael; and nine step- (now Buffalo State College) to obtain grandchildren. an elementary teaching degree. She INVITES YOU TO SERVICES AT OUR NEW LOCATION Services and burial will be in joined the Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority 1707 33rd Street SE, SCC/Ruskin • 813-938-4955 Louisville, KY. Arrangements by Sun and enjoyed the connections it brought 10:30 a.m. SUNDAYS City Center Funeral Home. for the rest of her life. She graduated in 1925 and taught first and second grade NO CREED...BUT CHRIST students in Buffalo Public Schools NO BOOK...BUT THE BIBLE Nos. 45 and 66. When she married Minister - DR. DAVID CAMPBELL in November, 1928, she was forced under the rules applicable at that time to give up her teaching career, because there were so few jobs available for single women. She greatly enjoyed Jessie Strawn Grant her teaching experience and always Jessie Strawn Grant, 97, passed regretted that she had to give it up. away peacefully on March 4, 2013 at Louise married Lester Ralph Hutt, 820 College Ave. W. • Ruskin, FL 33570 Hospice House, Sun City Center, FL. whom she had known from childhood, 645-6439 Jessie was born to Mary and Chester following his graduation from Syracuse www.fbcruskin.org • A Resource for Families Strawn on September 10, 1915 in University. They lived for 40 years in Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. Dana, IL. She was preceded in death Kenmore, then a newly developing Morning Worship ...... 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. by her parents, sister and her husband suburb north of Buffalo. Lester was Dr. Barry Rumsey Evening Service ...... 6:00 p.m. Alexander John Grant. President of Hutts’ Dairy, located in CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Wednesday Night Service ...... 7:00 p.m. Jessie grew up in Glen Ellyn, IL, the Riverside area of Buffalo, and was K-2 Through 12th deeply involved in community and Awana ...... 7:00 p.m. Grade attending Glenbard West High School, from which she graduated in 1934. She dairy industry activities. He pioneered Edward Chrismer also attended North Central College in pasteurized and homogenized milk Edward (Ted) Reneau Chrismer, 70, Naperville, IL. in the Niagara Frontier and brought of Riverview, FL, formerly of Lakeview, Jessie and husband John Grant met Reddi-Wip to the area. The Great Depression had a SUNDAY SERVICES Ohio, passed away Wednesday each other in second grade at Main St. evening, May 8, 2013 at Sun City Center School in Glen Ellyn, IL. They moved devastating impact on all commercial Hospice House in Ruskin, Florida. to Sun City Center from Quincy, MI in business and on the lives of the Born on March 17, 1943, in Osborn, 1988. friends of the Hutts. Louise often said OH, to the late Russell W. & Martha Jessie is survived by brother Eugene that it created the worst problems she SUNDAY SERVICES L. (Bernhardt) Chrismer, Ted was in Ohio; children Mary Lou (Herb) ever encountered during her life, and preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann McKittrick of Sun City Center, Alex accounts for the very conservative Chrismer (Hines); grandson Andrew Grant of Chicago, and Nancy Reid of fiscal attitude of her generation. Allen Miller; niece Tammi Lynn Hines; Blountville, TN; six grandchildren and During World War II, as Louise said, brothers Frank E. Chrismer (Betty), two great-grandchildren. everything changed. Hutts’ Dairy had Harold W. Chrismer (Jean), Raymond A memorial service will be held at bought a dairy store on Main Street S. Chrismer (Ann), and Clarence 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at in Williamsville, near the Bell Aircraft L. Chrismer (Beatrice); sisters Mrs. Redeemer Lutheran Church. In lieu and Westinghouse factories. Those George (Luella) Covert, Mrs. William of flowers, donations may be made to factories began producing products (Cleo) Haas, and Barbara Ann Berger. Sun City Center Emergency Squad or for the war effort, using three 8-hour First Church of Christ, Scientist Upon his 1962 graduation from Hospice House, Sun City Center. shifts each day. At the request of the Indian Lake High School, Ted enlisted government, the dairy store was kept 204 2nd St. N.W. • Ruskin, FL 33570 in the U.S. Navy from 1962 to 1966; he operating 24 hours a day in order to (813) 645-6102 served on the USS Proteus and was help feed the workers. Louise spent 12 honorably discharged with the rank of hours a day supervising the dairy store, Sunday Service ...... 10:00 a.m. E5 – Petty Officer Second Class. delegating her home responsibilities Sunday School ...... 10:00 a.m. On May 29, 1965, he married his high to her 72-year old aunt who had just retired from 52 consecutive years of Wednesday Service ...... 5:00 p.m. school sweetheart, Mary Ann Hines, at the Indian Lake Community Church in teaching in the Buffalo school system. Reading Room ...... Wednesday 4 to 4:45 p.m. Russell’s Point, Ohio. Together they Louise was a leader in numerous ran the State Farm Insurance – Ted community organizations. She co- All Are Welcome Chrismer agency for over 35 years chaired the fundraising drive to before retiring. construct Kenmore Mercy Hospital, the He is survived by daughter Julie first hospital in the northern suburbs Ann (K.C. Campbell) Chrismer of of Buffalo. She was President of the St. Andrew Presbyterian Church Phoenix, AZ; son Michael E. Chrismer; Kenmore Mercy Hospital Guild, where grandson Ennis M. Chrismer; brother she established the precedent that the Sunday Services Gene Chrismer of Riverview, Florida; presidency would alternate between Traditional Service 9:30 a.m. and several nieces and nephews. a Catholic and a Protestant. She was Characterizing Ted as a “social Chair of the Kenmore Division of the Contemporary Service 11:00 a.m. butterfly” would be an understatement. Community Chest, President of the Prayers with anointing for healing and wholeness There was nothing he loved more than Alumna Chapter of her sorority, a during worship the second Sunday of every month. entertaining or philosophizing with volunteer at Buffalo General Hospital A Stephen friends and family, preferably with a Louise Hutt and Kenmore Mercy Hospital, and a Ministry member of the Kenmore Girl Scouts Church Pastor: Rev. Dr. Mark E. Salmon dry Tanqueray Martini. Fishing, golfing, Louise Rich Fraser Hutt was born Board and the Erie County Girl Scouts Meet friends in Fellowship Hall after each Service. gardening, snowmobiling, motorcycling, on July 3, 1905, in an apartment on morel mushroom hunting, turtle Council. She chaired the first area Refreshments served. Niagara Street in the Black Rock area trapping and Buckeye Basketball were of Buffalo, New York. She died on April Girl Scouts cookie drive. She became 1239 Del Webb Blvd. West Phone: 813-634-1252 also on his top list of favorite pastimes, 4, 2013, in Sun City Center, Florida, at President of the Altar Guild at the Sun City Center, FL 33573 For information visit: especially when friends and family age 107. Episcopal Church of the Advent and Church is Handicap accessible www.standrewatscc.org came along to keep him company. Her parents, Theresa Dayton and President of the Episcopal Church A memorial service will be held at Joseph Fraser, met on the opening Home Associate Board of Managers. At 11 a.m., Saturday, June 8, 2013 at day of the Buffalo Pan-American the conclusion of her term on the Church Shoffstall Funeral Home, Lakeview, Exposition in 1901. Louise was a direct Home Board, she was instrumental Ohio, with visitation one hour prior to descendant of Benjamin Barton, who in combining the men’s and women’s Saint Anne Catholic Church boards into one joint board. SouthShore: Apollo Beach, Ruskin, Sun City and S. Gibsonton services. Internment is at Huntsville came to the Niagara Frontier in 1787, Cemetery, Huntsville, Ohio. was one of the founders of Lewiston, Lester retired in 1966. They moved U.S. Hwy. 41 Condolences can be expressed at New York, and became one of the three to Sun City Center, Florida. Their oldest 106 11th Ave. NE shoffstallfuneralhome.com. In lieu of partners who during 1805-1820 owned son, Henry Robert, died in 1967 from a Ruskin brain tumor at the age of 36, and Lester 813-645-1714 died seven months later, in 1968, at SaintAnneRuskin.org age 61. For the past 45 years, Louise continued to live in Sun City Center and Very Rev. John F. McEvoy, V.F. to lead an active life. She played golf D d Masses into her 80s, swam throughout her 90s, Vigil Mass...... Saturday 5:00 p.m. and was still playing bridge when she was 105. At age 90, Louise researched Sunday Mass ...... 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Contemporary) the family genealogy and published a Monday thru Friday ...... 8:00 a.m. 319-page autobiography titled Life is Holy Days ...... Contact Parish Office for Schedule for the Living. Español ...... Domingo - 12:30 p.m.; Jueves 7:00 p.m. Louise never suffered from a chronic Confession ...... Thursday 6:15 p.m.; Saturday 3:45 p.m. illness of any type and never needed uu continued on page 22 22 • OBSERVER NEWS • SCC OBSERVER MAY 16, 2013 Obituaries uu continued from page 21 surgery. She died of natural causes in Sun City Center on April 4, 2013. She led an exemplary life and has been an inspiration for those fortunate to know her. Louise leaves two children, Peter Barton Hutt of Washington, D.C., and Sally Nelson of Portland, Maine; eleven grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Louise R. Hutt Altar Guild Fund at St. John the Divine Episcopal Church, 1015 Del Webb East, Sun City Center, Florida, 33573.

Cecile Joyce Taylor Cecile Joyce Taylor, age 77 of Murfreesboro, TN, went to be with her Heavenly Father on May 10, 2013. A native of Bandana, KY, she was the daughter of the late Cecil and Margaret Wimauma Elementary gave warm thanks to volunteers Hall Warner. She was also preceded in On April 25, Wimauma Elementary School thanked volunteers for their time and hard work by inviting death by her husband, Rev. William L. them to lunch and entertainment at the school. First graders serenaded the guests, and Principal Asta- Taylor, and a brother, William Warner. cio and Assistant Principal Delgado thanked everyone for their dedication to the children. The school Mrs. Taylor is survived by five welcomes new volunteers and will hold a Volunteer Breakfast at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12 to discuss children: Dawn Walker, Jann McDonald various opportunities for volunteers. For information, call 813-671-5159. and husband, Steven all of Nashville, TN; Susanne Taylor of Dickson, TN; Joyce E. Sandusky Michael Taylor and wife Vivian of Joyce E. Sandusky, 85, of Kings Buford, GA; and Stephen Taylor and Point, passed away on April 28, wife Lisa of Taiwan; 11 grandchildren 2013. She was preceded in death and seven great-grandchildren; sister by her parents Frederick and Ethel Ann Bigg and husband Linwood of Reimsnyder and her brother Robert. Leslie, MI; brother Kenard Warner and She lived and attended school in wife Jeannie of Ruskin, FL; and sister- Bucyrus, Ohio and briefly attended in-law Shirley Warner of Jackson, MI. Ohio State University. Visitation will be Thursday from She and her husband Jerome 10 a.m. until noon at Franklin Road became snowbirds and, during this Baptist Church, 3148 Franklin Rd., time, achieved Master Gardener Murfreesboro, TN 37128. The funeral status in Hillsborough County. They service will be at noon, with Pastor both served on the Sun City Center Mike Norris officiating. A graveside Security Patrol. She also ran the service will follow at 2 p.m. at the Middle Meals on Wheels program for many Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, years, coordinating with the various Pegram, TN with family and friends organizations to schedule delivery serving as pallbearers. drivers for both Sun City Center and Mrs. Taylor was dedicated to a Kings Point. life of serving the Lord as a pastor’s She joined the Sun City Center wife for 43 years at various locations Woman’s Club and one of her duties including Nashville, TN, Union City, TN, was to deliver excess books to the Ottumwa, IA, and Ruskin, FL, along Veterans Center. She participated in with numerous mission work in foreign numerous other charitable duties and countries. In her honor, Mrs. Taylor was honored as Woman of the Year has a school named after her in India. by the Woman’s Club at one point. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be Moving to Kings Point for permanent made to the printing ministry at Franklin residence, she actively participated Road Baptist Church in memory of Mrs. in exercise programs and later ran an Taylor. Online condolences may be exercise class. made at www.woodfinchapel.com. Survivors are her husband Jerome, son Steven West, daughters LuAnn h Albert and Lynn West, and stepson Many are the woes of the Timothy Sandusky. Memorial Service will be at 2 p.m. wicked, but the LORD’s on Monday, May 20 at the United unfailing love surrounds the Community Church, 1501 La Jolla Ave. in SCC. man who trusts in him. In lieu of flowers, memorials may Psalm 32:10 be made to LifePath Hospice, 3725 Upper Creek Dr., Ruskin, FL 33573. h Advice from the Better Business Bureau Toss or save a financial record? Now that you have finished your tax return, how long should you keep all of those records? 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24 • OBSERVER NEWS • SCC OBSERVER • THE CURRENT May 16, 2013 MARINE 511 HOUSES FOR SALE 512 Condos For Sale 645 Office Space 680 adult/child care 400 902 Birdie Way, Apollo Beach. $199,500. Kings Point condo. Beautiful 1,572 sf, 2289sf. Large home with very open floor 2br/2ba/2cgs, 55+ New carpet, tile, Office/ Apartment plan. 2 large sliders open onto golf paint, windows, roof, many closets, 4 3 office’s, 1.5 ba, kitchen. Shell Our Angels 425 Slips or Storage course. Split bedroom with huge closet solar tubes. 2526 Lancaster Dr., 813- Point West Road frontage. Good for Offer on master side. Fenced back yard with 419-4785. $91,500 CPA, attorney, insurance sales, Etc. South Bay RV & Boat Storage. Special- screened lanai. Home features bamboo Live and work at same place. $900 • Light Housekeeping • Grocery izing in outside storage for RVs, boats & flooring & new porcelain tile. Owner monthly, yr lease, plus deposit, water, Shopping • Running Errands trailers. 813-677-2000 www.SouthBay- transferred, this is not a short sale. electric. 813-649-1599 Storage.com RENTALS • Companionship • Sitters In-Home S.L. Real Estate Service, LLC Mandra or Care Facility • Flexible Schedules Stewart, broker 813-741-3678 646 Warehouse Space 600 License #232465 TRANSPORTATION Garage & mini storage, RV lots & mobile 137 S. Pebble Beach Blvd., Ste. 104 home lots for rent. Call Pirates Treasure Sun City Center 33573 611 Houses for rent 450 Cathy Griggs Cove, Gibsonton. 813-677-1137 (813) 293-5369 or (813) 419-4967 Lovely 2 bedroom, newly renovated www.AngelsofLifeServices.com

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