P.R.S.T. STD PAID RUSKIN, FLORIDA 33570 Happy Thanksgiving PERMIT NO. 8 from Th e Ob s e r v e r Ne w s Vol. 56 • Number 44 November 22, 2012 www.ObserverNews.net For Thanksgiving, a bounty of choices in the food you eat ■■ By MITCH TRAPHAGEN [email protected] t is Thanksgiving, the long-held American tradition of giving thanks for Ithe bounty that we in this nation have received. One day each year we gather together as a nation around kitchen and dining room tables, on couches and on folding chairs with TV trays; we gather together, united in gratitude for the feast of good fortune with turkeys or hams and a cornucopia of vegetables and sweet desserts. In the past, little thought was given as to where all of that food came from. In the not too distant past, much of it probably came from farms within driving distance of home, although perhaps the turkey, corn, and other items came from points north, PENNY FLETCHER PHOTO such as the Carolinas or Illinois. Like the Amanda Zawacki, a leader with Beth fabled first Thanksgiving, we celebrate mitch traphagen photo Shield’s Middle School’s AVID program, the bounty this nation produces through Fresh produce is arguably the most marketed of all products in New York City, such hands out safety goggles before stu- as this one in Brooklyn. Most neighborhoods have several produce markets and farm- dents enter the work areas of the Kennco agriculture. America was and still is a ers markets can be found in many places throughout the city. manufacturing plant. world agricultural powerhouse. But things are different today. Where our annual agricultural bounty has as much about GMOs and the impact of engineering food comes from is much more complex to do with science as it does farming. over nature on the food we eat. Learning life and there are fewer things known in terms GMOs, genetically modified organisms, As recently as the mid-1990s there were of how foodstuffs are grown and harvested. mean genetic engineering is playing an two tack stores in Ruskin and it wasn’t America is still the world’s breadbasket, ever-larger role in increasing not only the uncommon to see people riding horses but increasingly we import food as well. yields of modern agriculture, but also in along relatively quiet streets in Riverview. lessons Why? It’s cheaper or, perhaps, it’s more insulating it against pests and a changing ■■ By PENNY FLETCHER profitable. Additionally, this nation’s climate. Yet to the public, little is known XX See THANKSGIVING BOUNTY, page 7 [email protected] RUSKIN — Bank employees set up County officials, community leaders want to chairs and readied their stations. They set out plates of cookies and bottles of water. Nicole Arbisi prepared to talk with Put the “beach” back in Apollo Beach students about customer service at the teller desk. ■■ By MELODY JAMESON Becky Lorenzo talked about how she And, it well may be the result of different and from Tampa Bay. With some close [email protected] would tell them the story of her transition objectives established by two distinct coordination, they may be able to pull off from working in the fields with her parents APOLLO BEACH – If current plans are organizations blended in a cooperative both… by next fall…. and with lasting to managing a McDonald’s and then using realized, this waterfront community on the endeavor undertaken on a dovetailing consequences. her cash-handling experiences to move into eastern shore of Tampa Bay once again schedule. This was the gist of discussions banking. may have its own public beach. Hillsborough County’s Parks, last week during a quarterly ABWIG Ann Mize prepared to talk about the Recreation and community meeting where parks various aspects of banking in which she Conservation department managers shared their concerns has worked for more than 35 years. Department and outlooks with group members about Then the busload of students from Beth wants to save saving the gradually disappearing public Shields Middle School pulled up outside the steadily nature preserve. and about 45 students in the AVID program eroding Apollo Hillsborough County acquired the got out. Beach Nature property in 1996 when it was purchased They were greeted by Charlotte Clark, Park at the north for $2.1 million from a developer under the vice president and area manager for end of Surfside county’s Environmental Lands Acquisition American Momentum Banks in Apollo Boulevard. The and Preservation Program (ELAPP), noted Beach and Sun City Center. Apollo Beach Forest Turbiville, parks department ELAPP Chairs had been set up in the Sun City Waterways manager. Center bank Nov. 14, where students Improvement At the time, the site consisted of 63 sat and listened intently as Clark gave a Group (ABWIG) acres. Today, due to the erosion generated brief talk about working in a professional wants to dredge by wave action and often driven by environment. Melody Jameson photo the community’s weather conditions, the same property She explained how to dress and act, Calling attention to a growing degree of damaging erosion, Ross two primary is just about 56 acres, he added. In 16 from picking up an application through Dickerson, recreational parks manager in Hillsborough County’s boating years, seven acres of land simply has been the interview process, and also what was Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department, points out how channels of washed away, Turbiville emphasized. In considered good behavior on the job once the shoreline has changed along the western edge of the Apollo accumulated silt dollar terms, based on the original price, it was secured. Beach Nature Park as he and Forest Turbiville (left) discuss the to give sailors situation during an ABWIG community meeting last week. easier going to XX See BRINGING BACK THE BEACH, page 19 XX See LIFE LESSONS, page 14 2 • OBSERVER NEWS • SCC OBSERVER NOVEMBER 22, 2012 JOIN NOW AND SAVE $3000 Photos: The Greg Wilson Group Wilson The Greg Photos:
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www.clublink.com NOVEMBER 22, 2012 OBSERVER NEWS • SCC OBSERVER • 3 Traffic signals set for busy Symmes Road intersection ■■ By MELODY JAMESON area as drivers use Symmes to will carry two masts. Each must [email protected] access two primary highways to be custom-constructed for the GIBSONTON - Drivers the west and east - U.S. 41 and specific site, the manager said. frustrated by roadway congestion U.S. 301 - as well as popular local The light situated at the and concerned about vehicle recreational facilities to the south northeast corner will direct accidents here have something and north using East Bay Drive. northbound traffic while the different to be thankful for this The project is slated to get northwest light will guide drivers year – forthcoming traffic control underway between May and west bound and the third light signals. October, 2013, and most at the southwest corner will But they may have to hold on probably in July, according to control two directions, east- and to their patience until the summer Daniel Rhodes, a manager in the southbound vehicles, Rhodes holiday season to see them in department’s roadway design added. Mitch Traphagen Photo place. section. The broader concept for Lighted signalization to guide Part of a larger eventual project the intersection ultimately is Kick up the kickstands for fallen veterans traffic – both vehicular and involving lane reconfigurations at to rework the roadway with Kick up your motorcycle’s kickstand on Dec. 8 and support veter- pedestrian — at the intersection that intersection, the signalization changed lane patterns, but that ans in the first annual Project Corregidor’s Ride for the Fallen. The of East Bay Drive with Symmes design calls for three poles bearing portion of the project is on hold ride will take place in memory of fallen veterans and in support of Road has been designed and mast arms containing traffic awaiting future funding, he the Project Corregidor Program that provides peer mentoring and scheduled for construction by control lights, Rhodes said. The noted. The signalization design grief support programs for veterans returning from deployments. Hillsborough County’s Public standards are to be placed in the implemented in 2013, however, is Project Corregidor was created by Kelly Kowall (pictured above), in Works Department. memory of her son, Spc. Corey Kowall, who was killed while on ac- southeast corner, on the northwest expected to mesh with the future tive duty. The Tribute to the Fallen will take place at 10:45 a.m. with The intersection, currently corner and at the northeast corner reconfiguration. a pig roast beginning at 11 a.m. The event is open to all riders and marked only with unlighted stop of the intersection. Two will have In the meantime, the traffic non-riders. Prizes will be awarded for the motorcycle poker run. For signs, is among the busiest in the a single mast while the third control device aspect is information visit www.ride4fallen.org or favebe.com. proceeding, a need recognized by both county officials and local Sun City Center Travelworld & residents. Bob Campbell, traffic Christmas simulcast to feature engineering manager, said this week that the volume of traffic Francis Chan, Sheila Walsh through the intersection warranted invite you to come learn about the World of Princess Cruises. moving ahead with the project. South Bay Church of Christmas. And Lee Stevens, president in Riverview invites Musical guests 7EDNESDAY .OVEMBER s PM of Concerned Citizens of the community to include Kari Jobe, gather together in one Point of Grace, Anthem at our Sun City Center Travelworld office Gibsonton, the community’s civic organization which has hope-filled, joyful Lights, and introducing campaigned for light signals at the celebration at a special Rachel Chan (16-year- 906 N. Pebble Beach Blvd. s RSVP requested (813) 634-3318 site for at least five years, echoed Christmas simulcast old daughter of Francis s2EFRESHMENTS s 0RIZES AND "OOKING $ISCOUNTS his comment. “It’s been greatly on Friday, Nov. 30. Chan) who has captured needed,” Stevens said, “and long The perfect kick-off the attention of teens anticipated.” for your Christmas through her open and Come visit our new residents: Copper and Kya! Francis Chan The total project cost has been celebration, the event honest approach to Every Saturday budgeted at $415,000, including will be broadcast live worldwide, life and discipleship through her including South Bay Church, from music. 4OURS AT AM PM some pedestrian features, Campbell said. When completed Plano, TX. This family event offers Childcare is available for children The 1st Sunday of Every Month next summer, he indicated messages for men, women and under 10 with advanced registration 4OURS AT PM the intersection also will have children 10 and older. at a cost of $5 per child ($10 per additional group or private tours by appointment crosswalks, sidewalks at the Hear Francis Chan, Pastor Jack family) collected on the night of corners and pedestrian controls on Graham, Women of Faith speakers the event. Funds from childcare 13910 Seminole Trail, Wimauma the light standards. Sheila Walsh and Lisa Harper will benefit the South Bay youth Adults: $15 s and under: $7.50 Copyright 2012 Melody Jameson weave stories of hope and the gift mission trip to Haiti. Doors open at 7 p.m. for Christmas Seniors (65+): $10 (3 and under FREE) 5NDER MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT Offering Laser, Botox, Restylane and cookies and hot chocolate. Event $ -EMBERS ENTER FREE WITH NEWSLETTER VOUCHER begins at 8 p.m. and ends at 10:30 various cosmetic products & services p.m. Cost is $10 per person. Space 2 Off ElmirasWildlife.org (941) 776-8975 Adult tour with this ad INFO ELMIRASWILDLIFEORG MOBILE RADIATION is limited, so purchase your tickets Same Day Appointments now at www.SouthBay.cc or stop Dr. Robert A. Norman by the church welcome desk. Dermatologist FREE Skin Screening Insurance accepted: Medicare, The church is located at 13498 Dr. A. Theodosatos Medicaid, BCBS, Humana, U.S. 301 South, Riverview, FL Carole Mazzone, ARNP Cigna, Aetna, Amerigroup, 33578. 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Apollo Beach Woman’s Club to celebrate at luncheon Dec. 12 The Apollo Beach Woman’s Membership, (813) 641 7856 or Club will hold its December lun- e-mail sharonvasquez47@yahoo. cheon/meeting at Little Harbor in com Ruskin, on Wednesday, Dec. 12. The ABWC was founded 54 A Holiday program will be pre- years ago by a group of women sented by the East Bay High School who wished to contribute to the Choral Group, under the direction community by providing college of Brian NeSmith. This is one of scholarships to Apollo Beach high the highlights of the ABWC year school graduates. The club has and they invite all to attend. now grown to over 162 members Luncheon is $16 per person and who not only provide scholar- reservations must be made and ships to Apollo Beach high school paid for by Friday, Dec. 7 by con- graduates but have expanded their tacting Deanna Anest at (813) 938- help to the community by supply- 3641 or e-mail: hookr06@hotmail. ing clothing to the two elementary Terrific Kids for Ruskin Elementary School com. schools, assisting families in need The Terrific Kids character trait for October at Ruskin Elementary was Citizenship. The following were Membership is open to all wom- with Thanksgiving and Christmas present for the ceremony and picture: Kevin Monterrosas-Coeto, Humberto Alanis- Perez, Janelle Maya, en in Apollo Beach and surround- dinners, and providing Christmas Julian Saldivar, Briseida Mejia, Natalie Olivera, Chidubem Anaebo, Giovanni Briseno, Spencer Tingley, ing communities. For member- gifts under their tree. Visit the club Makayla Frost, John Monterrosas- Coeto, Mariany Alaniz, Emerson Lee, Rey Alvarez, Deacon Alls, Aiden ship information contact: Sharon Ledesma, Victoria Garcia, Destiny Padron, Jullian Gifford, Elizabeth Salazar, Mia Borja- Sanchez, Ash- at: www.apollobeachwomansclub. ley Basurto, Kelany Marinez, Andrea Rodriguez, Alejandro Aguirre- Ramirez, Anthony Vasquez, Maxieli Vasquez, 2nd Vice President of com. Hernandez, Lucia Cervantes, Jazmene Flores, Jason Dominguez, Luis Alonzo-Ortiz, Sebastian Giles, Makenna Miley, Elisbeth Heron, Selena Fernandez, Lexi Mosley, Mariajosse Claudio, Karla Basave, Free seminar on age-related macular Shane Sausal, Aubrey Rellias, Joshua Brandt, Melanie Chavez, Darrell Brown, Juan Avonce- Martinez, degeneration Victoria Perez, Henry Figueroa, Jorge Rendon, Zaida Dominguez, Annabelle Saenz, Brandon Weaks, Keyah Buelna, Luis Narvaez, Perla Garcia Macias, Charlize Rivera, Olivia Sims, Alexis Ramos, Adam Those interested in the latest Martinez, Leslie Torres, Lalayla Golden, Luis Morel. Kiwanis Members Joe Naragawala, Charlene Wirick, research updates on clinical tri- Donna and Tom Braden. Ruskin principal- Lisa Amos and Assistant Principal Rebecca Salgado. Student als and preventive information not present for photo:Jonatan Gomez. about age-related macular de- generation are invited to attend a free presentation on Sunday, Club’s Live Manatee Webcams “Wow” Viewers Dec. 2, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the From coast to coast and around Marie Selby Botanical Gardens the globe, people are watching and in Sarasota. enjoying wild manatees in their Sponsored by the Foundation natural habitat on Save the Mana- Fighting Blindness, the seminar tee Club’s live webcams at Blue will feature Dr. Timothy Schoen Spring State Park in Orange City, ,who will discuss the latest research on AMD and other retinal diseases FL. The website is www.manatv. that affect more than 10 million Americans. In fact, AMD is the leading org. This past January, the Club cause of blindness in people 55+. strategically placed underwater The Foundation is the leading private funder of research for retinal and above-water cameras in the diseases, including macular degeneration. park’s spring run to provide mass Also speaking at the presentation is Mrs. World, April Lufriu (also live streaming of endangered man- Mrs. America), who founded the Tampa chapter of Foundation Fighting atees and other Florida wildlife at Blindness. Lufriu and her two young children have been diagnosed with www.manatv.org. Much of each retinitis pigmentosa, and she has become a national spokesman for the day’s live views are archived for Foundation. those who have missed it, or if not The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is located at 811 South Palm Ave. much is happening on any given tive Director. “It’s absolutely thrill- Park. Visitors to the webcams will in Sarasota. Light refreshments will be served and attendees get free ad- day, so there is always something ing to watch manatees just being also see alligators and a variety of mission to the Botanical Gardens until 5 p.m. RSVP by Wednesday, Nov. interesting for viewers to see when manatees, playing and cavorting. spectacular Florida fish, birds, and 28 to (877) 254-6308 or email [email protected]. visiting the livecams page. It gives viewers who might never turtles. In winter, wild manatees are otherwise see a manatee the op- “The webcams help raise public Simple Steps to Tackling 6 found in Florida at warm-water portunity to view them up close, in awareness about manatees, attract sites such as natural springs and real time, and to observe them in countless new fans around the Common Holiday Stains effluents of power plants, as they their natural environment.” world, and ultimately strengthen are a subtropical species and can- Rose explains that the webcams Holiday time can be hard on a over the house. the connection between people and not tolerate prolonged exposure to offer unique opportunities for home. House guests, parties, cook- Florida’s endangered manatee,” 1. White glue. Kids’ craft proj- water temperatures below 68 de- additional manatee research, as ing and baking combined with a Rose adds. “Hopefully, people ects make great gifts. When the grees Fahrenheit. Blue Spring is well as helping with preliminary busy schedule often result in spills, will come to understand the vital glue ends up on the floor instead of one of the most important warm- health assessments of individual stains and frustrations. Dove Inte- role manatees and manatee pro- the project, first scrape or blot up water refuges for the Upper St. manatees who may be injured or riors Carpet One Floor & Home tection efforts play in the aquatic excess spill. Then apply the deter- Johns River manatees, with a con- sick, and to identify calves who has compiled six common holiday ecosystem.” gent solution using a damp towel. stant year-round temperature of 72 are orphaned and need rescuing. stains along with simple cleaning Save the Manatee Club is a 501- Blot the stain - don’t rub. Next, ap- degrees. In addition, viewers who visit the steps to relieve holiday stress. (c)-3 nonprofit conservation and ply white vinegar (undiluted), us- “As we had hoped, Blue Spring site can read the latest manatee Putting together a holiday stain manatee welfare organization, ing a damp towel and blot again. webcam viewers have watched reports from Wayne Hartley, the “emergency kit” before the holi- established in 1981 by world-re- Apply water with a damp sponge. millions of minutes of manatees Club’s Manatee Specialist and days begin can also help relieve nowned singer/songwriter Jimmy Blot again and finish by weigh- in their natural habitat,” says Pat- former Park Ranger and Principal some stress when accidents hap- Buffett and former Florida Gov- ing down a half-inch-thick pad of rick Rose, an aquatic biologist and Investigator for manatee research pen. A good “emergency kit” ernor and U.S. Senator, Bob Gra- white paper towels to absorb all Save the Manatee Club’s Execu- conducted at Blue Spring State ham. should include: the moisture. 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Finish towel, blot and apply water with six of the most common holiday more festive. When the wax drips by weighing down a half-inch- a damp sponge. Blot and finish household stains that occur all on the carpet, first scrape off excess thick pad of white paper towels by weighing down a half-inch- 6 • OBSERVER NEWS • SCC OBSERVER NOVEMBER 22, 2012 You, me and business: Hillsborough County is one of the Reasons to be thankful nation’s top agricultural producers South Bay Hospital There are many, many wonder- tors. The occasional iguana sighting Agriculture continues to be a vital Hillsborough produces 90 per- ful things about living in the South is a thrill. mainstay of Hillsborough County’s cent of the strawberries grown in celebrates 30 Shore area that we should all be Life is good when Walmart sells economy, as shown by the 2011 Florida, and nearly 11 percent of grateful for, yet often take for their Oakleaf brand of wine for agriculture sales and acreage es- the strawberries grown in the na- years of caring granted. Maybe today is a good $2.77 a bottle (and it’s good!) and timates released last week by the tion. Hillsborough also produces 14 time to be reminded of the strawberries are so Hillsborough County Agriculture percent of Florida’s tomatoes, and On Nov. 30, from 8 to 10:30 how blessed we are. big they look more like Industry Development Program 5 percent of the tomatoes grown in a.m., South Bay Hospital will host I’m grateful for the tiki apples. Avocados, or- and Hillsborough County Exten- the U.S. a Community Health Fair and bar down at Little Harbor anges, limes, and toma- sion Service. The next highest sales crops after Open House to celebrate its 30th and the gorgeous view of toes grow in the back- According to the data, the 2011 strawberries are: anniversary. The event will take the bay from the terrace. yard next to the hibiscus sales estimate of Hillsborough • Vegetables production at second place in the hospital cafeteria and Not only did Husband and palm trees. County agriculture products is $832 with $150,000,000 with 18 percent will feature free health screenings million, up $16 million from 2010. of annual sales. and I get married on the By Dana Dittmar, Those of us in Sun and cake. white sandy beach there Executive Director City Center are privi- Hillsborough County has 2,843 • Ornamental plants at third with Originally named Sun City Re- several years ago, but SCC Chamber of leged to be able to get farms, which is the second largest $139,232,407, accounting for 16.7 gional Medical Center, the facil- we’ve spent many won- Commerce where we want to go on number of farms of any county in percent of annual sales. ity was initially designed to be a derful evenings watching golf carts, saving gas the state of Florida. • Aquaculture at fourth, with branch of Blake Medical Center. It breathtaking sunsets with friends money and the environment at the Hillsborough County covers $23,546,112 and 2.8 percent of an- first opened its doors to the public and family. same time. more than 1,000 square miles, and nual sales. on Nov. 20, 1982 for a dedication Our location in the state is ide- Mostly, I am grateful for all of 255,532 acres of that (39 percent) is • Beef cattle/pasture at fifth, with ceremony. al. We’re a few minutes from the used for agriculture production. $18,934,207 and 2.2 percent of an- The first patient was admitted the community-minded and huge- th beach, an hour from Disney, and hearted people who reside here. Hillsborough ranks as the 4 larg- nual sales. on Dec. 3, 1982. Once the doors quite close to professional baseball, est producer of agricultural products Local agriculture sales support were officially opened, the hospi- All of the hours spent volunteering th football and hockey. We have per- to make our neighborhoods better; in the state, and 59 out of 3,076 the local economy through related tal filled up quickly, showing the forming arts, museums, Busch Gar- all of the charitable groups who counties in the United States. businesses such as banking, real pent-up demand for a medical fa- dens and Ybor City. help so many people; and all of the Strawberries continue to be the estate, transportation, packaging, cility in the South Shore area. And while there is inevitably funny, laid-back people we social- highest sales crop at $388,125,702, equipment, seed, agricultural sup- The facility soon evolved into its someone who just has to complain ize with. All of these people make which is almost 47 percent of the pliers and services, and marketing own state-of-the-art hospital and about the weather, we live in a tem- our area one of the best places on County’s total agricultural sales. firms. changed its name to HCA Sun City perate zone with mild winters and earth to live. Hospital in 1986. And in 1989, the beautiful springs and falls. The I’m grateful for everyone who Enjoy a “Plantation Christmas” hospital began an 11,000-square- summers may be stormy, but we has attended a Chamber function, The United Daughters of the Confederacy, Florida Division, the Gamble foot expansion and renamed itself have not had a hurricane come any- whether it be a member coming to Plantation Preservation Alliance and the Florida Park Service have an- South Bay Hospital, to better rep- where near us in years. Even when a luncheon or a resident participat- nounced that the Plantation Christmas Open House will be held this year resent the hospital’s regional influ- they did in 2004, the damage here ing in our golf cart poker runs. You on Sunday, Dec. 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Gamble Plantation Historic ence. was minimal. Some say there is an bring energy and vitality with you! State Park in Ellenton. “Although we have gone through atmospheric anomaly that keeps On a personal note, I am incred- Once again visitors can travel back to the Old South during the day a few name changes over the years, storms out of Tampa Bay. No mat- ibly grateful I have been given the through the many lifestyle demonstrations of that time period. The La- our mission has always been the ter. We’ve been blessed. opportunity to lead the Sun City dies of the United Daughters of the Confederacy will be wearing costumes same,” says Sharon Roush, Chief For boaters, kayakers, jet skiers, Center Chamber of Commerce these reminiscent of the era of the 1840s through 1870s to add a touch of au- Executive Officer at South Bay sailors and scuba divers, there is past two years. I have met some of thenticity to the day. The 4th Florida Volunteer Infantry will be dressed in Hospital. “We are committed to water, water everywhere! Mana- the most inspiring people and been military uniforms re-enacting a Confederate encampment. There will be being the best community hospi- tee, Little Manatee, Hillsborough a part of many great events. This music, crafts and fun for everyone. Admission is free. tal and providing the highest level and Alafia Rivers all flow into our job is a dream come true and I hope Everyone is invited to the Christmas Open House. Gamble Plantation of care. We look forward to many beautiful bay and out into the Gulf. it is the one I retire from years down Historic State Park is located on U.S. 301 in Ellenton, one mile west of more years of caring for our com- Don’t you love the wildlife? No, I the road. I-75 off exit #224. Florida State Parks are in various stages of accessibility. munity.” don’t mean the wild pigs that have Have a wonderful Thanksgiving They are working to improve access to services and facilities. Should you For more information about the been ravaging Kings Point in recent and when you show your gratitude, need assistance to enable your full participation, contact Gamble Planta- 30th Anniversary Celebration, or months. I mean the elegant sandhill be thankful you live in such a great tion. For further information call Gamble Plantation Historic State Park at to learn more about South Bay cranes, bobcats, and even alliga- place. (941) 723-4536 or fax (941) 723-4538. Hospital, call (813) 634-0496. 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Few people know Ruskin and Mabry’s Market in famous tomatoes and other how tomatoes are grown in a Wimauma are among the three vegetables. Even when living in foreign land, or what chemicals or leading businesses making names the city, it was easy enough to sanitation standards are adhered for themselves in providing farm- find local produce in most grocery to in harvesting. No one really fresh organic food. stores or at numerous roadside knows if the healthy-looking pink “Thanksgiving Dinner is stands. shrimp from the other side of the always Fresh at the Farm” reads Things have changed since then. world is truly healthy or simply Hydro Harvest Farms’ twitter One former tack store became the the result of a chemical spray feed (@hydroharvest1). Hydro office of a now-bankrupt housing used to enhance the appearance. Harvest appears at numerous development. It is now vacant and For those with such concerns, local festivals and monthly at owned by a bank. Hundreds of buying locally is an answer to the the SouthShore Farmers Market acres of farmland have given way nearly unfathomable mysteries in Ruskin. The farm and market to homes and roads. Agriculture, of imported food. If nothing else, on Shell Point Road in Ruskin while still a significant part of buying from local producers at also sells hydroponic equipment Florida’s economy, is no longer least provides the comfort and to help others get a start on their king. satisfaction of knowing where the own organic farming. But more and more, people, food you eat comes from. It also 3 Boys Farm offers their including those living in urban goes a long ways towards keeping fresh produce weekly at the St. areas, are becoming concerned the money you spend in the local Petersburg Saturday Market Mitch Traphagen Photo about the food they eat. Despite economy. downtown. The operation was Hydroponic tomatoes and other vegetables growing at Hydro Har- that the Tampa Bay area is Community supporting founded by Robert Tornello, who vest Farms on Shell Point Road in Ruskin. on the doorstep of a Gulf agriculture (CSA) is a growing helped people design rooftop full of shrimp, the relatively trend across the nation, harkening gardens in New York City in the You can order half a pastured farming enterprises will be inexpensive packaged shrimp in back to days of old in terms of 1960s. Although the nation’s Berkshire pig from Mabry’s required more and more to feed the supermarket freezer is much how people buy food. With CSA, largest city may seem an odd Market in Wimauma. You can the planet. But fortunately in more likely to be a product of people invest directly in local place to get started in sustainable, also order grass-fed beef, eggs America, the breadbasket of the Vietnam than of Key West or Ft. farming, paying a farmer upfront organic agriculture, produce is and a large selection of organic world, and more specifically, Myers, and the cheap tomatoes for a crop that is harvested months arguably the most marketed of vegetables. Most of the produce in Florida with year-around may well be from Mexico rather later. The benefits are many, as all products in neighborhoods is local but the market will source organic farming now a reality, than Ruskin. Oranges, Florida’s the upfront investments help a throughout the Big Apple. from nearby states, if necessary, consumers have a choice. For biggest agricultural product, are local farmer with cash flow and Today, 3 Boys Farm near to maximize the freshness of the many people, knowing where more likely to be found in juice the investors know exactly from Ruskin achieves year-around crops. Their market offerings their food comes from, just like containers than on shelves, where where their food comes because greenhouse crop production of are continually updated on their on the first Thanksgiving, is even California (or foreign) oranges they have a relationship with the numerous organic vegetables. website and orders can be placed more reason to be grateful for the dominate the offerings. farmer who grew it. There are They invite everyone from the online between Monday evening bounty. In an age when news of food risks, of course, as a bad harvest South Hillsborough area to and Thursday noon. That allows recalls due to E. coli and other is bad for everyone involved. visit them at the St. Petersburg the farmers to harvest and deliver For more information contaminants are becoming CSAs haven’t yet gained a Saturday market, stating that the produce for pickup at the visit Mabry’s Market at increasingly common, people foothold in South Hillsborough, on low-homework weekends, market on Friday. mabrysonlinemarket. are becoming more concerned but local agriculture is growing you’ll meet at least one or two With a rapidly growing and locallygrown.net; 3 Boys Farm about where their food comes again. Although numerous of the three boys. They also have increasingly hungry world at www.3boysfarm.blogspot.com; from and how it is grown. produce stands exist along the dog treats on hand for canine population, advancements in and Hydro Harvest Farms at Buying local produce doesn’t highways and byways of the companions. agricultural science and massive www.hydroharvestfarms.com.
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Available for dinner Wednesday through Saturday. Tax and gratuity not included 8 • OBSERVER NEWS NOVEMBER 22, 2012 Holiday schedule for Hillsborough Silent Auction County offices to benefit Apollo The majority of Hillsborough County offices and facilities will be closed on Thursday and Friday (Nov. 22 and 23) in observance of the Beach Elementary Thanksgiving holiday. Apollo Beach Elementary PTA Closed facilities include the administrative offices of County govern- will be holding its 8th Annual Ca- ment, neighborhood service centers, all libraries, all County-operated sino Night and Silent Auction on Head Start/Early Head Start Centers, recreation centers, senior centers Friday, Nov. 30 at the South Shore and nutrition sites. Falls Clubhouse in Apollo Beach Some regional parks will be open on Thanksgiving Day. from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. This event is held each year in order to raise Solid Waste Collection and Disposal funds for the school. There will be no solid waste collection (including garbage, recyclables Last year, profits from this event and yard waste) in the unincorporated Hillsborough County Service Area, amounted to $12,000, all of which which also includes Tampa Palms, Hunter’s Green and New Tampa, on was put toward the repair of the Thanksgiving Day. Solid waste customers whose collection day falls on track utilized by students, staff, the holiday may set out twice the amount of garbage, recyclables and parents and community. Now, all The Bowery Boys entertain at the Christmas Walk at the Village of yard waste on the next scheduled day for pickup of these items. who use it can continue to work to- the Arts in Bradenton. Solid waste collection will resume as usual on Friday, Nov. 23. The wards promoting their health and An ‘olde-fashioned village Christmas’ Southeast County Landfill, Northwest and South County transfer sta- wellness in a safe manner. tions, Resource Recovery Facility, community collection centers and Tickets are $25 and include a full awaits at the Village of the Arts yard waste processing facilities will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. dinner, DJ, dancing, starter casino The Village of the Arts in Bradenton, called the Gulf Coast’s largest art They will reopen on Friday, Nov. 23, with a normal schedule. cash, cash bar and the opportunity community, hosts an ‘olde-fashioned village Christmas’ from 6 to 9:30 Animal Services to purchase raffle tickets and bid p.m. on Friday, Dec. 7, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8. Animal Services will be closed on both Thanksgiving Day and Friday. on items in the live and silent auc- Over 35 galleries and five restaurants in restored vintage cottages will be A limited number of emergency personnel will remain on call through tion. Auction items feature tickets festooned with holiday lights and will echo to the sounds of Christmas the main number at 813-744-5660. The shelter will resume regular hours to multiple local and regional at- carolers and a barber shop quartet. on Saturday, Nov. 24. tractions, lodging, golf outtings, Enjoy a visit with Santa and special holiday treats and sugar plums Fire Rescue fishing charters, sports memora- and a Christmas Tea Room at restaurants throughout the Village. There Fire Rescue Administration, the Fire Marshall’s Office and the Office bilia and tickets, spa and salon will be special displays of antique quilts, toys, dolls and vintage holiday of Emergency Management will be closed both days. All emergency ser- packages, jewelry, various dining fashions by Retro Rosie, plus Village artists will be displaying their lat- vices will continue without interruption. establishments and much, much est one-of-a-kind creations. The Village is located four blocks south of more. Manatee Ave. between 9th St. W. and 14th St. W. The festival is presented Head Start All County-operated Head Start/Early Head Start facilities and Delegate Anyone interested in purchasing by the Artists Guild of Manatee. For more information, go to www.vil- tickets for this philanthropic event lageofthearts.com, call (941) 746-4556 or email villageoftheartspr@ Agencies (Hillsborough County Public Schools, Tampa Metropolitan YMCA and Lutheran Services of Florida) will be closed on both days. should email [email protected] gmail.com. or call (813) 658-8156. InfoLine Free Gift Boxes Hillsborough County’s InfoLine, 813-272-5900, also will be closed Lighted boat Never use store-bought gift box- both days. es again. Use empty food boxes Libraries parade on Little DOLLAR (cereal, granola bars, etc.) to put On Wednesday, Nov. 21, all of the public libraries in Hillsborough Manatee River STRETCHER your Christmas presents in before County will close at 6 p.m. except the Temple Terrace Public Library, Riverside Boat Club at Riverside wrapping. When my kids were lit- which will close at 8 p.m. Club Golf and Boating Resort will tle, they would always figure out All of the public libraries in Hillsborough County will be closed on hold its annual Christmas lighted what their gifts were, so I started Thursday and Friday. Easy Heating Pad boat parade on Sunday evening, saving empty food boxes after Parks, Recreation and Conservation For a fast, easy, and safe heating Dec. 2. Halloween to use for Christmas All County recreation centers and the two skate parks will be closed on “pad,” fill an old sock with two or The parade will gather at 6 p.m. presents. Because the boxes had Thursday and Friday. three cups of dry beans. Close the at the marina in Hayes Bayou on straight edges, they never again The following regional parks will be open on Thanksgiving Day: Al- end with a rubber band, and when the Little Manatee River, proceed guessed what their presents were. derman’s Ford, Edward Medard, and the Flatwoods, Morris Bridge and needed for tired muscles or winter down the river to the Route 41 Cathy Trout Creek sections of Wilderness Park. chills, microwave until warm (one bridge, and return. It will conclude Another Use for Vinegar These regional parks are closed on Thanksgiving Day: E.G. Simmons, to two minutes). with pot luck dessert and refresh- My daughter works at a fast food Eureka Springs, Lake Park, Lake Rogers, Lettuce Lake, Lithia Springs, Phyllis ments at the Riverside Club ma- restaurant, and her uniform stinks Upper Tampa Bay, and the Dead River, Harney Boat Ramp, John B. rina. Removing Stains from Plastic from the smell of grease when she Sargeant and Veteran’s Memorial sections of Wilderness Park. The Up- Best viewing will be along the I have found that a mixture of comes home from work. In the per Tampa Bay Trail also is closed on Thanksgiving Day. river between 6 and 7 p.m. hydrogen peroxide and baking past, no matter how I washed her Sunshine Line The club welcomes non-resi- soda removes stains from plas- uniform, the grease odor would not The Sunshine Line transportation service will not be in operation on dents who are interested in deco- tic. Using a scrub brush and this leave and would sometimes make Thanksgiving Day or Friday. rating their boats and joining this mixture, I have restored plastic the other clothes in the washer and year’s parade. Decorated boats can Water and Wastewater Emergencies play tables ruined with paint and dryer smell. I decided to add half arrive at the marina by water prior The Public Utilities Department customer call center and water/waste- marker stains and also bathroom to one cup vinegar to the wash to 6 p.m. water customer service centers in Northdale and Brandon will be closed shelves stained with make-up. cycle and the smell disappeared. Rain date is Monday, Dec.3. Thursday and Friday. T. Now, there is no vinegar odor, and For more information, call Bill Emergency calls regarding County water and wastewater service may Easy Freezer Meals all the clothes smell fresh. Troeber at (813) 938-1299. Instead of doing a month’s worth M. be made to 813-744-5600. Also, the Public Utilities Department’s Water of cooking at once, whenever I Locked Out of Your Car? Quality Hotline is answered 24 hours a day: 813-264-3835. have the time/energy to make a When I was at the post office the Constitutional Officers Bingo returns to nice meal, I double or triple the other day, I was so distracted that I Offices of the Property Appraiser, Tax Collector and Supervisor of Riverbreeze Estates recipe and just freeze the extra. locked my keys in my car. When I Elections will be closed on Thursday and Friday, as well as offices of the Bingo has started for the season There is no extra stress and no ex- told the postmaster what I’d done Clerk of the Circuit Court and court facilities. at Riverbreeze Estates in Ruskin. tra time needed, and I still end up and was about to call a locksmith, Environmental Protection Commission Doors open at 5:30 p.m. on Mon- with a freezer full of fast meals. he said, “Wait a minute, and I’ll The offices of the Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsbor- day nights, and all are welcome. Rebecca see if I can unlock it for you.” He ough County will be closed both days. For more information, call Ber- was a former cab driver and had an nice at (813) 641-2967. entire kit in his car for unlocking In Uniform various kinds of vehicles. He said that if it ever happens Air Force again, call a cab! They usually charge Air Force Airman Jason L. 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Bingo. Free hot dogs. Tuesday Night...... Bar Gamess. Friday Night...... Feather Your Nest. Food available. Some thoughts before shipping gifts Saturday, Nov. 24...... 5 p.m. Meatloaf Dinner...... 6:30 p.m. Music by Ted Enis The UPS Store in Riverview has some suggestions designed to make shipping holiday packages easier: Sunday...... Feather Your Nest. Free hotdogs n Begin with the proper materials: a new cardboard box designed for shipping, professional-grade packaging ...... during games. tape and packaging material like foam packaging peanuts or bubble cushioning (at least two inches all around). n Include a label on the inside of the package with the destination and return addresses. For more information, call (813) 645-2922. n Use a shipping option, like UPS, that provides a package tracking number. n Take batteries out of toys, electronics, etc., before shipping and wrap them separately to avoid contact with metal. n 1 Seal homemade holiday treats in an interior airtight container or plastic bag before packing them. This is when Get a MICHELIN® Tire that Stops Shorter it makes sense to use an expedited air service. 2 n Ship wrapped gifts and luggage ahead to your destination, especially if traveling by air. and Get a $70 MasterCard® Reward Card After Rebate Mondays are typically the busiest shipping days and Dec.17-21 is expected to be the busiest week of the year. Of course, some people just bring their unboxed gifts to UPS and pay for the convenience of having the store take care of the packing and shipping. The UPS Store has two Riverview locations: 11705 Boyette Rd., (813) 672-9483 (at McMullen); and 13194 US Hwy 301 South, (813) 741-1140 (at Big Bend).
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NOVEMBER 22, 2012 OBSERVER NEWS • SCC OBSERVER • 11 Music to their ears and maintains the SHMA website to traditional hymns, said the Rev. church. Wimauma, said its pastor, Rev. ■■ By PENNY FLETCHER at www.shmasouthshores.org/ Howard Roshaven, pastor of Tree The last time the association Donnie Newberry. But it will be [email protected] ministries.html. of Life Christian Fellowship in took a collection for Samaritan’s held at the Maranatha Church of RUSKIN — Officials of the “We decided to do this at Wimauma and secretary/treasurer Purse was when the 7.9 magnitude God, 55 Sixth Ave. S.E., Ruskin, South Hillsborough Ministerial the Pastor’s Council in early of SHMA. earthquake hit China and killed Monday, Nov. 26 at 6:30 p.m. Association want to help their November,” Howell continued. Anyone can participate, whether more than 88,000 people in May because of that church’s larger size northern neighbors who took the If all the houses of worship in or not they belong to a local 2008. and easy-to-find location. brunt from Hurricane Sandy but the organization participate, there The sing being held for this relief For more information they want to be sure they don’t are 11, Tanner said. effort will be hosted by Friends about SHMA visit www. duplicate efforts. “It is reported that Sandy and Family Assembly Church in shmasouthshores.org/index.html. So instead of trying to aid them rivaled the amount of damage directly, they decided to donate of Hurricane Katrina,” Tanner to Franklin Graham’s effort, continued. “We felt we had to do Samaritan Purse. something to offer our aid.” “We’ve worked with them The association holds a before,” said the ministerial community sing the last Monday association President, Rev. Don of each month at different Tanner of Ruskin’s Maranatha churches on a rotating basis. In Church of God. “The Graham order to start gathering enough organizations are very well funds to make a good contribution, organized and accountable.” all member pastors have been Franklin Graham, son of asked to take a donation at their evangelist Billy Graham, world- church prior to the next sing, Nov. renown preacher and advisor to 26, as well as the collection that many U.S. presidents, heads up will be taken at the event. Samaritan’s Purse International The sings make a joyful noise, Howard Roshaven, pastor of Relief, a mega-assistance and using all types of music from Tree of Life Christian Fellow- development organization that ship, plays guitar at the last contemporary bands and guitars monthly sing. Pastor Ernest R. Howell leads singers from Grace and Truth Fellow- has helped out in many natural ship International in a rousing chorus. disasters, often reportedly before governmental agencies arrive. Currently it is on the ground giving aid in several areas of New Jersey and New York hardest hit by Hurricane Sandy Oct. 29. The SHMA pastors decided to raise funds in the best way they know how: through their monthly joint “Sing.” The association consists of an ecumenical group of houses of worship existing in the area of south Hillsborough County between Big Bend Road and the Manatee County Line. “Our motto is unity with PENNY FLETCHER PHOTO diversity,” said the Rev. Ernest R. Planning the event are pastors Don Tanner, president of the South Howell, pastor of Grace and Truth Hillsborough Ministerial Association, Vice President Ernest R. How- Fellowship International. Grace ell, Secretary/Treasurer Howard Roshaven, and Pastor Donnie New- Charles Wirick plays piano at the Oct. 29 SHMA Sing hosted by the South Hillsborugh Ministerial Association at St. John the Divine and Truth is the church that built berry, host pastor for the November SHMA sing which will take of- ferings for disaster relief. Episcopal Church in Ruskin.
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4016 Sun City Center Boulevard | Sun City Center. FL 33573 | 813-634-3301 | www.SouthBayHospital.com NOVEMBER 22, 2012 OBSERVER NEWS • SCC OBSERVER • 13 “Hammer In” to be Metropolitan Ministries new donation Held at Ag Museum Interested in the art of blacksmithing? A novice or an drop-off is now located in South County experienced “smithy” will learn something from a Hammer In. For years Metropolitan Ministries The south county drop-off Manatee County Agricultural has been helping those in need, location is a pilot this year — taking Museum and Palmetto Historical especially during the Thanksgiving the pulse of the community’s ability Park are hosting blacksmith and Christmas holidays. And for to unify, in preparation for a future Steve Berglund for a Hammer In years, residents and organizations pick-up center, eliminating the long Saturday, Dec.1, from 11 a.m. to 2 in south Hillsborough County have drive to Tampa for many residents p.m. This is an opportunity to learn trekked to Brandon or Tampa to who choose to use their services. techniques and try them out. drop off their donations of food South Bay Church is located The Hammer In is free and and toys. Well, trek no longer, the at 13498 U.S. 301, Riverview, you may attend for the full three new drop off location for this mega- FL 33578, just two blocks south hours or just drop by when you are charity is now centrally located in of Big Bend Road, look for the available. The museum is located Riverview on the property of South Metropolitan Ministry signs. at 515 10th Ave. West, Palmetto. Bay Church. Any individual, organization or For more information call 941- South Bay was chosen by church group that has donations for 721-2034. Metropolitan because of its location, Metropolitan Ministry may drop off enthusiasm to help, and availability their items Monday through Friday Dollar $tetchers of open land to erect the huge tent 4 to 6:30 p.m., or on Saturdays from Protecting My Hair Color used for housing and sorting the 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. through December On the advice of my stylist, I’ve donations during drop-off hours. 23. recently stopped using conditioner, It was also an ideal location in For more information contact Chere simmons photos Volunteers from local churches are accepting donations for Metro- which tends to strip out hair color. proximity to other churches in Missions Coordinator Laurie I’m using up leftover conditioner to the area. Metropolitan Ministries Herring at [email protected], or politan Ministries’ Holidays of Hope at the organization’s tent which is located at South Bay Church in Riverview. shave my legs. wants to see churches of every call South Bay Church 813-677- Replacing Cooking Spray denomination coming together to 0721. If you are a family in need I don’t like the price of cooking help out during these trying times. of food or toys for Christmas, spray. Even if you get it at a dol- Volunteers from many area churches check the Metropolitan Ministries lar store, you are still paying $1 for are helping man the tent, unload website at www.metromin.org/ six ounces of oil when a 32-ounce items, sort and pray with those in Client-Registration-Location bottle is $2. I put my own healthier, need. for registration locations and cheaper oil in a spray butter bottle. It works great, and for $2, I get the equivalent of five cans of cooking spray. Nearly Wilted Salad I had a salad made up and in the fridge for several days (taking a bit of it for my lunch each day). On day four, it was getting limp, and I still had a couple days left to make it last. I wet a paper towel, placed it over the salad, and placed the cover over it. When I went back to it a One hundred families benefited from Saturday’s meal distribution. couple hours later, it was as good Above volunteers from South Bay Church help Pastor Bob LeFranc as new. It just needed “watering.” I (second from left) deliver to 17 area families. LeFranc is pastoring don’t know if this would bring back the newly formed Haitian service taking place at South Bay Church a truly limp salad, but it brought Volunteers from local churches unload boxes of hope. on Sundays at 1:00 p.m. back one getting there!
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“First impressions can not be undone. They are lasting.” —Charlotte Clark
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Learning life lessons Brandy Evans, chief financial officer at Kennco Manufacturing Inc., and chairwoman of the South Shore Chamber’s Education Commit- XX Continued from page 1 tee, explains how this machine cuts plants and what goes into cus- Ann Mize talks about the impor- tom making machinery for each farm’s specifications. tance of good customer service. Differences between not be the last. They are seeking everyday professional dress other businesses to host AVID financial officer; and Chelsey large picnic shelter across from Morrison said. “It exposes them and professional casual were students, of which Beth Shields Giurbino, purchasing officer, the playground. to employees who have real work discussed as well as attendance has 226 under the direction of had their staff ready to show the During lunch, the students were experience and can give them and professionalism. AVID Coordinator Amanda students what happens inside a questioned about the differences a first-hand look at what they “You don’t show up — even Zawacki. Once the Beth Shields plant. between the professional and the actually do on a job.” to pick up an application — in AVID students have had their The first thing they did was trade environments. To find out more or to volunteer, an outfit that may be a fad, but turn, the committee plans to discuss safety and hand out safety Most all the girls preferred the call the chamber at (813) 645- that you would wear clubbing or approach other area schools as goggles. professional environment, except 1366. to a movie,” Clark said. “First well. Kennco is a manufacturer of for Jaelle Gilot, Justice Eliam and impressions can not be undone. According to Zawacki, AVID farm equipment, mostly made Trinity Keels. They are lasting.” students are those in a college to individual specifications They said they preferred the When the talks were over and readiness program who are depending upon the needs of a trades because they liked to each employee had done her part “middle ground” in academics. particular grower. be able to move around freely, in explaining their function in “The students with higher “If it goes in a salad, we make especially outdoors. the banking system to students, grades get scholarships, and the equipment to produce it,” “I love nature,” said Eliam. Josue Gonzalez and several those on the lower end get many Robin Knowles said. The boys, however, preferred others showed Clark they would different kinds of services, but Some of the equipment used the trades, except for Josue remember the three points of a students in the middle who have in the plant costs hundreds of Gonzalez, who said he was going professional greeting just as she a desire to succeed are often left thousands of dollars, explained to work on the professional had told them: a sincere smile, out,” she said. Evans. “Heavy equipment is greeting taught him by Clark. direct eye contact, and a firm AVID means Advancement via designed to last for many years,” Melanie Morrison, executive handshake. Individual Determination and is she said. director of the SouthShore The student’s time at the bank a class taught in both middle and Then Mike Magee explained the Chamber said they are seeking was the first of two experiences high schools. torch-cutting process and Mike business sponsors and will host a planned by the SouthShore In order to contrast the Shuman showed some equipment similar outing once there are two Chamber of Commerce’s professional environment with a made in the 1940s and 1970s. more sponsors signed up. Education Committee which technical one, the next host was In the fabrication room, Shuman “This kind of experience gives is chaired by Brandy Evans, Kennco Manufacturing Inc. explained that there was a great students a chance to see how Becky Lorenzo tells students chief financial officer at Kennco Arrival was also anticipated demand for qualified machinists things operate in the real world,” what safe deposit boxes are Manufacturing Inc., in Ruskin in advance at Kennco, where all over the world. used for. where the students went next. employees lined up outside the “This is very skilled work, and The trip was the first one main building to greet the bus as it is a trade you can learn from the of its kind sponsored by local it pulled in. bottom up,” he said. “The thing businesses but the Education Robin Knowles, owner and is, once you get a job, try and Committee members say it will president; Brandy Evans, chief learn as much as you can about the other jobs and duties in the company. Make yourself valuable Informative to them.” Thomas Smith had a lot of questions while on the tour of the Lecture plant. “How much does something like this cost?” he asked. Pointing Series to a large machine. And “What do you make with it?” When he asked if other countries bought the machinery built there Evans answered that it’s shipped to Africa, and the Philippines and Mexico. “It’s all over the world,” she told them. Once the tour of all the Everything you wanted to know about SKIN buildings in the plant was completed, the bus headed to E.G. CANCER, but were afraid to ask. Simmons Park for lunch. PENNY FLETCHER PHOTOS Skin cancer is the most common of all cancers. It accounts for nearly Josue Gonzalez demonstrates the three rules of professional intro- American Momentum Bank duction: direct eye contact, a smile, and a firm handshake, taught to and Kennco had bought Subway half of all cancers in the United States. 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merican writer and article entitled “He died him. I am grateful to stories of people newspaperman Finley Peter because he was poor” Ben Montgomery of who have lost DunneA once famously said that was published on July the Tampa Bay Times hope; it also newspapers have the ability to 27, 2008. It told the story for sharing his story takes a great comfort the afflicted and afflict of Dallas Carter’s last in such an eloquent, deal of heart. the comfortable. Indeed, in day on earth. Clearly, Mr. compassionate and Every so Web image from blog.leica-camera.com Dunne’s era that may have been Carter made bad choices respectful way. I am often, such Postcards from America is a project of Magnum Photos and Leica Camera, AG. Samples from the the case as it is claimed that but to me it seems the By Mitch Traphagen certain his words a person steps up. The project may be viewed at postcardsfromamerica. President Theodore Roosevelt had world was increasingly [email protected] somehow managed to tumblr.com his columns read during White stacked against him and comfort the afflicted. Congressman House staff meetings to keep tabs people like him. Zoe is a woman I once worked of society we want? Is America on public sentiment. One day Mr. Carter must have who lives under a freeway in the for had that heart and courage. a land of compassion or a brutal Things have changed a lot for decided that his two young boys, Overtown area of Miami. It is Each day while crossing the and heartless place of the survival newspapers in the last century. children who, like Mr. Carter, a rough place, the home of the street from the Longworth House of the fittest — or the luckiest, Even media titan Rupert Murdoch often went hungry, would be homeless, crack-addicted and Office Building to the Capitol, he those born with means and trust of News Corporation, the parent better off without him. He had no hopeless. would encounter a homeless man funds? of the Wall Street Journal and arrest record, his neighbors knew I know of Zoe because of with a sign protesting something No politician sought her vote. Fox News, recently sent a him as a loving father and a good Magnum Photos, Leica Camera Congress was or was not doing. Nor is any politician likely tweet to a disgruntled follower man, but a man who struggled AG, and photographer Jim The Congressman would stop, to support her. She is on no saying, “Haven’t you heard of to get by. One day he opened Goldberg. Magnum, one of the reach out, touch the man’s arm marketer’s radar. She is forgotten, the Internet? No one controls the fire on a charcoal grill on the world’s premiere photo agencies, and ask him how he was. Later, as discarded, ignored and punched media or will ever again.” patio of his apartment. When the is sponsoring a project called we walked on to the Capitol, he in the face. But she is one of us. Yes, the Internet — the frontier police arrived, he waited for his “Postcards from America,” which told me that little by little he was She is a human being, a woman of new media and the scapegoat children to run from the building shows slices of life in this nation learning the man’s story about with a heart; perhaps a heart for the failing business models and then walked out the door that go beyond the center of the how he ended up where he was. buried under calluses formed by of organizations that refuse to carrying a rifle and a pistol. He bell curve that most of us are If nothing else, the Congressman pain and disappointment but a change with the times. No one was shot dead, leaving his boys fortunate to live in. The project showed that man that someone heart nonetheless. She is a child controls it, but often it lacks fatherless and forever scarring ventured across the nation, ending cared about him. of God. I can’t possibly make self-control as more than ever the police officers who felt they up in Miami to document the And now there is Zoe. She the argument that you or anyone conspiracy theories fly unabated had no choice but to shoot him. city as the election approached. didn’t come into this life with a else owes her anything, but in and un-vetted, fed and consumed The note he left behind was an They weren’t searching for the black eye from being punched my opinion, she is afflicted and by those who seek only to justify effort to offer an explanation politicians or the power brokers, in the face. She is someone’s she deserves some comfort. At a their own beliefs and paradigms. and confirmation that he did not they were searching for those the daughter, someone’s sister, and minimum, Mr. Goldberg did just But today, more so than intend to hurt anyone. He felt he politicians and much of society perhaps in her deepest dreams at that by sharing her story. She is newspapers, it now has the power had no choice. often choose to ignore. night she sees glimmers of the not a faceless statistic that will to comfort the afflicted and afflict In Mr. Carter’s world, there It can’t be an easy project life most of us take for granted: a someday end up buried in a single the comfortable. The problem is, were a lot of things that involved for the photographers like Mr. life of comfort, support and love. paragraph deep inside the Miami will anyone listen or care? the words, “no choice.” Perhaps Goldberg. It takes some courage Yes, it might be argued that she Herald’s Metro section. She has Four years ago, Ben most heartbreakingly, that to carry $30,000 in Leica camera made her own bad choices, and dreams, too, at least at night, Montgomery wrote one of the included sometimes watching his gear and walk under an overpass there will be no loss to society and in those moments before best articles I ever read in the St. children go hungry. He is now where people are smoking crack. when she is found dead under wakefulness, perhaps she even Petersburg Times (now called long forgotten but I don’t think It takes even more courage to the freeway overpass she calls feels a fleeting sense of hope. the Tampa Bay Times). The the world is better off without make an effort to listen to the home. But is that really the kind When Mr. Goldberg took her portrait, she told him she was PET TIP: 4HIS HOLIDAY SEASON KEEP IN MIND looking for someone, a person SOME POTENTIAL DANGERS FOR YOUR PETS &ESTIVE -BX0GGJDFTPGPeter Macaluso who had something she needed. PLANTS HOLIDAY TREE LIGHT STRANDS TREE WATER Personal Injury: All Accidents, Auto, Slip/Fall As he walked away from the ORNAMENTS DECORATION HOOKS TINSEL RIBBONS Immigration: Adjustment of Status, overpass where people hid their BURNING CANDLES AND 3TYROFOAM faces while smoking crack pipes Deportation, Family Status or stared at him in hatred, he Drs. 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• Our Lab Tech Has 41+ Years of Experience • Same Day Relines and Repairs • New Dentures and Partials • Fillings, Crowns and Bridges • Focused on Economical Treatment Choices The Silver Sneakers demo at the JSA Medical Open House was per- formed by Sharon DiMezza (left) and Holly Orlando. Our Own In-House Denture Lab JSA Medical open house welcomed all New Patients and Emergencies Are Always Welcome to its newly renovated facility FREE Recently, the JSA Medical Group at 787 Cortaro Dr. hosted a Commu- DENTURE nity Open House to re-acquaint area citizenry with the services provided Sun City Dental Center by JSA. The newly renovated state-of-the-art facility and its staff, with CONSULTATION Board Certified physicians Dr. Vu Xuan Tran and Dr. Regy G. Korah, Thomas A. DeVol, D.D.S., P.A. OR 2nd OPINION welcomed between 600 and 800 guests for the event. with patient bringing current x-ray. General Dentist The catering was provided by local caterer Gracie’s Pastries, and SCC 0140. Limit one per patient. restaurateurs Hungry Howie’s and The Seafood Dive. Entertainment and Exp. 11/30/12 demonstrations were provided by Silver Sneakers and the ‘Zombies,’ who 633-2636 727 Cortaro Drive performed a rendition of Thriller that kept the audience spellbound. (The NEW PATIENTS (Two doors down from AAA) ‘Zombies’ are really the JSA line-dancing instructors, Larry and Darlene Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. • Closed for Lunch 1-2 p.m. Meadows!) FULL MOUTH *Have your Upper and Lower Full Dentures made in just one week in Accompanying keyboard music was provided by Bryan Lewis. Photog- raphy was provided by local photographer and SCC Chamber member SERIES OF our own In-House Denture lab *Time to process denture cases may change due to complexity/type of case. Larry Brigant. X-RAYS0210 & EXAM0110 JSA Medical Group has received NCQA recognition as a patient-cen- $ The fee advertised is the minimum fee charged. The patient and any other person responsible for payment has the tered medical home. It’s not a place or a building but rather an approach for 95 right to refuse to pay, cancel payment or be reimbursed for payment for any other service, examination or treatment to deliver primary care through a team of expert health care professionals. and receive a $100 credit toward which is performed as a result of and within 72 hours of responding to the advertisement for the free service, examina- your acount for future treatment. tion or treatment. Senior Citizen discount does not apply. Services include: same day appointments for urgent care, 24-hour physi- Exp. 11/30/12 *Actual Fee May Vary Depending Upon Degree of Complexity in a Given Case cian on-call availability, IV and respiratory services, on-site lab services, joint injections, disease management programs, well-woman services, diabetic and COPD education, radiology department, and the new activi- ties center, offering yoga, line dancing, Silver Sneakers, and educational seminars, with a full host of other diversified social activities.
Shutter & Blind Manufacturing Company ® South Hillsborough Elks Lodge SHUTTERS ~ VERTICALS ~ FAUX WOOD & WOOD HORIZONTAL BLINDS #2672 Upcoming Activities CELLULAR SHADES ~ WOVEN WOODS ~ SUNSCREEN SHADES ~ PRIVACY SHADINGS ~ MORE Every Tuesday –Jam Session –3 p.m. - 5ish, No Charge for all Elks and PLANTATION SHUTTERS 2” FAUX BLINDS VERTICALS their guests. $ 95 Every Wednesday – Best Spaghetti in Town - $7, All You Can Eat, for 13 all Elks and their guests. Music by Bryan from 5 to 8 p.m. Sq. Ft. Every Friday - Seafood, Sandwiches, and a Chef’s Special for all Elks Measured and their guests from 5 to 7 p.m. Karaoke by Bryan from 5 to 8 p.m. & Installed Our blinds are Monday, Nov. 26 - Blue Plate Special for all Elks and their guests, $7 a LIFETIME built with a STEEL person, Menu: Meatloaf with all the trimmings and dessert, only 50 tickets WARRANTY HEADRAIL. Unlike will be sold. the Flimsy Plastic Monday, Dec. 10 - Blue Plate Special for all Elks and their guests, $7 a person, Menu: Breaded Pork Chop with all the trimmings and dessert, MADE IN AMERICA INSTALLED Headrail from the INSTALLED Home Centers only 50 tickets will be sold. EXAMPLE OF OUR PRICES FREE! FREE! Saturday – Dec. 15 - $ Holiday Anniversary Dinner Dance for all Elks 24” W x 36” H ...... 84 Installed and their guests, Appetizers 5-6 p.m., Dinner Menu: Roast Beef with all EXAMPLE OF OUR PRICES EXAMPLE OF OUR PRICES 36” W x 50” H ...... $175 Installed the trimmings, 6 p.m., Dancing to the Buddy Young Orchestra, 7 p.m., 36” W x 48” H ...... $ Installed 36” W x 48” H ...... $ Installed 48” W x 48” H ...... $224 Installed 39 39 only $15 per person, Attire – Dressy Business. 52” W x 62” H ...... $ Installed 52” W x 48” H ...... $ Installed 48” W x 60” H ...... $280 Installed 68 49 Join S. Hillsborough Elks Lodge Eastern Caribbean Fund Raiser 60” W x 62” H ...... $ Installed 60” W x 48” H ...... $ Installed Cruise - 72” W x 62” H ...... $434 Installed 75 69 Jan. 13 to 20, 2013, contact Howard Elkin at Discover Travel for 72” W x 72” H ...... $93 Installed 72” W x 72” H ...... $86 Installed details and reservations. The South Hillsborough Elk’s Lodge is a clean, smoke-free environment SUN SCREENS SAVE ENERGY HillsborougH located at 1630 US Hwy 41 S. in Ruskin, Telephone (813) 645-2089. EXAMPLE OF OUR PRICES FOR SUN SCREENS 24” W x 36” H ...... $49 Installed (813) 634-8310 Business slow? Advertise in The Observer 36” W x 48” H ...... $62 Installed Manatee We cover south Hillsborough County with a circulation of 48,000 52” W x 48” H ...... $93 Installed papers every week! We offer many options in every price range...from 72” W x 60” H ...... $131 Installed (941) 524-2259 classified ads to full pages. Call 813-645-3111 and ask to speak to an advertising representative today. For more information visit us on the For a Free in-HoMe estiMate, call us toDaY! web at www.ObserverNews.net NOVEMBER 22, 2012 OBSERVER NEWS • 17
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oliday parties should be fun — so why not serve up Hsome tasty appetizers with a creative seasonal twist that will be sure to spice up your gathering? Holiday Appetizer Wreath These clever bites start with versatile party favorites Preheat oven to 375°F. Yield: 16 servings Open package of sausages and drain off liquid. Hillshire Farm Lit’l Smokies — and then the fun begins. Prep Time: 30 minutes Combine cranberry sauce and barbecue sauce in a small saucepan; heat Start off with an impressive — and edible — wreath for Cook Time: 15 minutes over low heat, stirring until smooth and hot. 32 Hillshire Farm Lit’l Smokies Unroll dough, separate at perforations, creating 4 rectangles. Press the centerpiece and serve with a cranberry-barbecue dip. 1/2 cup whole berry cranberry perforations to seal. With knife or pizza cutter cut each rectangle Next, dress up your cocktail links with some delicious sauce lengthwise into 8 strips, making a total of 32 strips. 1/2 cup barbecue sauce Wrap 1 strip of dough around each sausage. Place crescent-wrapped fare: simmer your Smokies in a zesty sauce; wrap them up 1 can (8 ounces) refrigerated sausages with sides touching on ungreased cookie sheet or round baking in crispy bacon; make a splash with pineapple and edible crescent dough rolls stone in a circle, forming a wreath shape. Bake for 11 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly. flowers; dip and fry to make your own mini corn dogs; Carefully remove wreath onto serving platter, if desired. Garnish wreath Optional: Roasted bell pepper and turn them into tasty reindogs. With these fun-tastic with bell pepper strips to form a bow, and cherry tomato halves and strips, cherry tomato halves and rosemary sprigs for ornaments, if desired. appetizers, not only will you give guests plenty of food to fresh rosemary for garnish Serve with cranberry-barbecue sauce. eat, you’ll give them plenty to talk about. For more recipes to add merriment to your celebrations, visit www.hillshirefarm.com. Lit’l Party Delights Yield: 9 servings Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Reindogs 1 package Hillshire Farm Lit’l Smokies Yield: 20 servings 3/4 cup chili sauce Prep Time: 30 minutes 3/4 cup grape jelly Cook Time: 2 to 3 minutes 1 tablespoon red wine 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 package Hillshire 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce Farm Lit’l Smokies 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground Pretzel twists cinnamon Mustard 1/4 teaspoon ground Ketchup nutmeg Open package of sausages and drain off liquid; set aside. Heat sausages according to package Combine remaining ingredients in medium saucepan. Heat, directions. stirring occasionally, over medium heat until jelly is melted and Break a small pretzel twist in half. mixture is smooth. Stick a pretzel half into both sides of Add sausages; heat 10 minutes or until hot. sausage to resemble antlers. Use 2 small drops of mustard for eyes and a small drop of ketchup for the nose.
Corn Doggies Yield: 20 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 2 to 3 minutes 1 package Hillshire Farm Lit’l Smokies 1 package (8.5 ounces) corn muffin mix Pigs in Heaven 2/3 cup flour 1 egg, beaten Yield: 20 servings 1 cup milk Prep Time: 15 minutes Vegetable oil for frying Cook Time: 20 minutes Preheat oil to 375°F. Open 1 package Hillshire Farm Lit’l Smokies package of sausages and Lit’l Luaus drain off any liquid. Insert 1 package thick sliced bacon Yield: 20 servings wooden toothpick into tip of Preheat oven to 400°F. Prep Time: 5 minutes each sausage. Open package of sausages and Cook Time: 3 minutes Mix corn muffin mix, drain off any liquid. flour, egg and milk in a large Cut each bacon slice into 3 to 1 package Hillshire Farm Lit’l Smokies bowl until well combined. 4 pieces. Wrap each sausage with Canned pineapple (1 can) Working quickly, dip 4 to 5 sausages in a piece of bacon; secure with a Edible flowers batter. toothpick. Heat sausages according to package directions. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden Place on a 15 x 10 x 1-inch Cut 1 pineapple ring in half. brown and batter is cooked in the center. baking pan. Wrap two halves of pineapple around each Drain on paper towels. Repeat with Bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until sausage. remaining sausages. bacon is browned. Garnish with edible flowers. 18 • OBSERVER NEWS • SCC OBSERVER NOVEMBER 22, 2012
Photo courtesy of Huth & Booth Photography Legal Shield joins ranks of Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce
Recently Legal Shield (Brandon) hosted a Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate their membership. Edith Calvert and Jan Tinder organized this special event which took place at S&S Tacos/Pizzas & Stuff in Riverview. After the cutting of the ribbon took place, Jan explained how Legal Shield could help protect and assist small businesses and business owners, both professionally and personally. For more information, contact Edith Calvert (813) 240-9518.
Layaway plans could create shopping headaches this holiday season Advice from the Better Business Bureau Many retailers rolled out their layaway plans for the holidays a month earlier than last year. Some are even offering additional incentives to use the layaway option, such as cutting fees and increasing the number of items eligible for layaway. But the Better Business Bureau is warning that putting an item on layaway could result in some costly shopping blunders. The layaway concept dates back to the Great Depression, when cash- strapped families found the idea of paying for items on a monthly or weekly basis attractive. The concept lost its luster in the days of easy credit, but it has been revived and proved popular in the last couple of years. Additionally, third-party businesses have sprung up, offering online layaway plans between customers and retailers. Consumers can create and manage a payment schedule within their budget and make periodic payments to the third-party layaway service provider. Once the item is fully paid for, the business buys the item from the retailer and ships it to the customer. For any consumer considering a layaway plan, BBB advises: • Plan ahead. Before signing a layaway contract, make sure you can actually come up with the money to pay for the products. Unlike out- standing credit card debt, which will just accumulate interest, failure to pay your layaway means you don’t just lose the product, but also any fees you may have paid. • Obtain a written contract. Ask the company for a written contract and read it carefully. Contracts should include when payments must be made and what happens if a payment is late. Keep in mind that each company may have a different layaway policy. • Confirm how long the item can be kept on layaway. Some stores only hold items for a specific number of months, and then redistribute them for re-sale. • Ask where item(s) will be stored. Be sure your items will be placed in a secure area until all payments are made, so they won’t be sold to other customers. • Read the company’s refund policy. What happens if you change your mind and decide not to purchase the item? Be sure to check if re- funds are available. For reliable information, lists of BBB Accredited Businesses by industry and BBB Business Reviews you can trust on local businesses, visit www.bbb.org. We’re Here For You! We Welcome New Patients “Our practice provides a complete range of professional services including Restorative Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Thorough Examinations, Cleanings, Dental Makeovers and Implant Restorations.”
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Salt marsh grasses were channel cleaning efforts become restored functional park that will planted along 300 feet of the little particularly pertinent to the complement other area features park’s shoreline, but 90 percent of park restoration, the department such as Tampa Electric’s Manatee them soon were washed away in managers pointed out. If the Viewing Center complex.” unpredictable weather conditions. dredging, expected to get A re-nourished beachfront in In late 2007, the department underway in June, 2013, were the nature park may not rival the tried another low-tech approach to begin in the north channel, white sands of a Gulf of Mexico involving setting marsh grass the sandy material could be beach, Turbiville summed up, plants inside open-ended tubular immediately placed at, in and but “restored as we envision, containers close together along around whatever system is chosen the new beach will be enjoyable the shoreline to form a barrier to block or redirect the destructive for shelling, wading, walking, until the grasses could take hold. wave action that erodes the park sun bathing, even contemplating The concept had been successful shoreline, Turbiville suggested. marine activity on the bay.” Gary and Therese Wishnatzki erect a sign at a live oak planted in in other parts of the country, but In this way, the park shoreline Copyright 2012 Melody Jameson their honor at RCMA Leadership Academy. The Wishnatzkis and failed to keep the nature park could be re-nourished and rebuilt, their Plant City-based company, Wish Farms, raised more than land from disappearing into the he indicated, while the ABWIG Dollar $tretchers $330,000 for construction of RCMA Leadership Academy. bay, he added. The next attempt expense related to transportation No more expensive facial scrubs to save the park shoreline was of dredged material to another I used to use the expensive face placement of riprap in 2009, but location is reduced. Kids, donors celebrate cleansers and scrubs. But when we even those heavier materials now Len Berkstresser, ABWIG had a pay cut, I had to find an al- are showing signs of undercutting. president, said that in view of the ternative. The answer was right in Turbiville said. advantages to both organizations new RCMA academy my own cupboard. It’s baking soda! The department, however, and the community benefits of It is a gentle scrub that cleans ev- remains committed to salvaging coordinating their efforts, he WIMAUMA – Children cut the this room,” said Barbara Mainster, erything wonderfully. My daughter and rebuilding the park land area, was leaning toward beginning ribbon Thursday, Nov. 15, on a Executive Director of Redlands is going through the pre-teen years estimating a $600,000 budget the dredging endeavor in the gleaming new charter school, hon- Christian Migrant Association, the and is having some acne problems. to accomplish the objective, he north channel. The most recently oring some 80 special guests who Immokalee-based nonprofit cor- She started using the baking soda indicated. It now is preparing revised ABWIG project timeline made it possible. poration that owns the school. and her face is already clearing up. to issue Requests for Proposals also encompasses the concurrent Thursday’s celebration at RCMA Leadership Academy, currently Used with witch hazel for an as- (RFPs) aimed at getting a study parks department erosion control Leadership Academy marked the with 52 students in grades 6 and tringent and a mild moisturizer, our of wave energy around the park procedure. end of a fundraising campaign that 7, opened in August. At capacity, faces have never looked better. shoreline and the most effective Now closing in on their began in 2008, a construction proj- it will serve 132 students in grades Unusual flavored coffee recipe means of dissipating such wave $250,000 funding raising goal, ect that began in March and final 6-8. It is a sibling to the 12-year- I used to spend a fortune buying action to prevent erosion. with most permits in hand and touches on a cafeteria/auditorium old RCMA Wimauma Academy, flavored coffee for the morning. Once the study points to the selection of a dredging contractor that opened last week. an elementary school next door. Now I have a cup of flavored tea in wave attenuation system best on the horizon, Berkstresser Collectively, Thursday’s hon- The schools are located off U.S. the evening, and in the morning, I suited to the site, applications for pointed out that “we’re near the ored guests had generated more 301, on the campus of Beth-El put the tea bag in my coffee. Now the appropriate permits allowing finish line; we can see it from than $1.5 million in donations for Mission. I can have flavored coffee for the installation can be submitted here.” The cooperative efforts, the project. They gathered in the At the top of Thursday’s list of morning. Also, I have about 25 dif- new “cafetorium” for plaques and honorees was Gary Wishnatzki, an ferent flavors of tea bags, so I have presentations by students. RCMA board member and owner a large assortment of flavored cof- “We could not have done it with- of Plant City-based Wish Farms. fees. out the support of the people in Through his company and an an- Fall Savings nual tennis tournament, Wishnatzki accounted for more than $330,000 in donations to the Leadership Riverside Golf Academy building campaign. 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Ruskin United Methodist Church Sun City Center, FL, he most recently First Street & 4th Ave. NW, Ruskin (behind Suntrust Bank) He was a master of making, repairing lived in Dearborn, MI. and throwing a cast net. When he threw ALL ARE WELCOME TO COME AND WORSHIP WITH US: Beloved husband for 57 years of Day Care Available that cast net, you knew there would be SUNDAY MORNINGS: Nov. - April...... 8:30 a.m. Georgine. Dearest father of Sheryl Mon. - Fri. a bounty of mullet coming home with Rev. Richard Nussel and All Year...... 10:45 a.m. 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. (David) Bieniak and Lawrence Jr. (Kim). him. He loved sharing that bounty with Phone: 645-1241 Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. call 645-6198 Loving grandfather of Ryan, Jay, Kyle, friends and family. He and Gladys also Warren and great-grandfather of Henry owned and operated a tropical fish farm WEEKLY SERVICES: and Emmett. Dear brother of James. in Riverview. They were happily married Sunday Larry was born in Vassar, MI where he 9 a.m...... Bible Study for 59 years. He unfortunately lost his Rance Goad, Pastor (Southern Baptist) attended high school and was a football 11 a.m...... Bible Study loving wife Gladys in 2003. He was 1511 El Rancho Dr. and track star. He graduated from 10 a.m. & 6 p.m...... Worship also preceded in death by his father, Sun City Center, FL 33573 Michigan State and was an employee Phone/Fax: Wednesday General Sikes, his mother, Beatrice of Ford Motor Company for 25 years. 813-633-5950 6 p.m. ... Prayer Meeting/Bible Study Sikes, and a sister, Myrtle Sikes Clark. Loved sports, hunting, and family. Edgar is survived by two sons: Keith Memorial Service was held Saturday, (Carol) Sikes, Bobby (Gayle) Sikes, and November 17 at Henry Ford Village Mary Geralyn Register REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH - ELCA daughter Gloria (Benny) Stanaland; in Dearborn, MI. The family requests Mary Geralyn (Jerry) Register died 701 Valley Forge Blvd. • Sun City Center, FL 33573-5354 four grandchildren, Dean (Kim) Martin, donations be made in Larry’s name peacefully in her home, surrounded by Mickey (Tracy) Martin, Bryan (Krista) Rev. Robert G. Wiley, Interim Pastor to the COPD Foundation at www. loved ones, on Sunday, November 11, Sikes, and Cindi (Bobby) Weaver; eight Telephone: 813-634-1292 • Website: sccredeemer.org copdfoundation.org. 2012 in Orlando, FL. She was born in Worship Services on Sunday 10 a.m. great-grandchildren; four great-great- Share condolences at www. Atlanta, GA on July 2, 1921. For many Holy Communion First & Third Sunday • Bible Class Thursday 10 a.m. grandchildren; two brothers, Mason staneyturowskifuneralhome.com years before retiring, Jerry worked in the office of Dr. Harold Coe, DDS, (Florence) Sikes, and Alfred Sikes; two Jodi Colleen Bavetz Orlando, FL. sisters, Gillie (LaVaughn) Baker, and Maxine Dozier. Edgar is also survived Jodi Colleen Bavita died Thursday, She was preceded in death by her father, Mercer Callaway Stripling, by numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, Nov. 15, at her home in Cortland, Ohio, and other loving family members and Unity Spirituality Rather Than “Religion” after a two-year battle with cancer. and her mother, Mary Alice Stripling. friends. His earthly body was cremated, Henry Gibson Social Hall, Beth Israel Synagogue She was 50 years old. She had been She was also preceded in death by Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. both her loving husband of 54 years, but his soul will live on in all who loved 1115 Del Webb E. • Sun City Center, FL a resident of Sun City Center and ran him. The memorial service is at 1 p.m. www.unitycommunityofjoy.com 813-298-7745 a successful business, Bavitz Home Josiah David (JD), who died May 24, 2012, and her only daughter on Saturday, Nov. 24 at Fellowship Management, for many years in Florida Cemetary Church. Please bring a before she moved to Ohio. She is Cheryl Howard, who died July 26, 2012. Jerry is survived by her son- covered dish and celebrate the life of survived by her companion Lonny Edgar Sikes. Milchling; her two sons Mark Edward in-law Larry Howard; granddaughters Lesnoski and Derek Dean Hutzler; Tiffany Samford and Tracy Howard; granddaughter Madalyn Elizabeth and great-granddaughter Savanna In Memoriam Lesnowski; and James D. Bavetz. Samford, all residing in Texas. She is also survived by her sister Alice Antoinette M. DeLeo Pope Roberts, her niece Jacquelyn (Jackie) Hanner, great niece Alissa Antoinette M. “Toni” DeLeo, 81 of Masses: Wood (Darrell), great nephew Michael Sun City Center, Fl, passed away on Sunday...... 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., Noon Hanner (Annalee), two great-great Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at Saturday Vigil ...... 4:00 & 6:00 p.m. South Bay Hospital with her loving nephews and one great-great niece, Daily...... 8:00 a.m. husband at her side. all residing in Georgia. 702 Valley Forge Blvd., SCC, FL 33573 Confessions: Born in Cleveland, Ohio, on May 16, At a later date, there will be a graveside Phone: 634-2328 • Fax: 633-6670 1931, Toni was a retired Registered service for both Jerry and JD in Pine www.popcc.org Mon.-Fri. 7:30 a.m. and Sat. 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Nurse, receiving her Master’s Degree Mountain, Georgia. Arrangements by from St. Louis University, a member Robert Bryant Funeral & Cremation Chapel, 407-240-6080. Sunday School (all ages)...... 9:30 a.m. of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Sunday Morning Worship .... 10:45 a.m. Church. Survivors include her husband Ronald Chaban Sunday Evening Worship ...... 6:00 p.m. of 54 years Dr. Bernard C. DeLeo of Sun 1st Anniversary Wednesday (all ages) ...... 6:30 p.m. City Center; daughters Mary Catherine “Loving God, Loving Others, Serving Beyond Borders” Dr. Samuel (Sam) A. Roach, Pastor (Dr. Mark) Uggeri of Kalamazoo, MI; 4/1/1943 - 11/26/2011 1301 U.S. Hwy. 41 N., Ruskin, FL • 645-1121 • www.nbcor.org Elizabeth (Donald) Gibbs of Omaha, Little I knew that morning NE; sons Bernard C. (Rebecca) That God would call your DeLeo, Jr. of Falls Church, VA, John UNITED COMMUNITY CHURCH - United Church of Christ D. DeLeo of Dublin, OH, and Paul C. name. 1501 La Jolla Ave., Sun City Center, FL 33573-5329 (Amanda) DeLeo of Baltimore, MD; and Our family chain is broken A Caring Church United in God’s Love Serving Our Community daughter Claire (Michael Wand) DeLeo of Boulder, CO; 12 grandchildren; and All Are Welcome! and sister Concetta ‘Tina’ Garland of Nothing seems the same. Rev. Dr. Jean M. Simpson • Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Mentor, OH. It broke my heart to lose (813) 634-1304 • www.uccinscc.org A Memorial Mass will be said on you, Saturday, December 1, 2012 at EVERETT TATE, MINISTER 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe You did not go alone, Welcome to the: Catholic Church, Sun City Center, For part of me went with you South Hillsborough Church of Christ and a Gathering of Friends on Friday, November 30, 2012, from 4 to 6:00 p.m. The day God called you 1611 First St. SW • Ruskin, FL • 645-7607 —NON-INSTRUMENTAL— at the Sun City Center Funeral Home. home. SERVICES: Sunday...... 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.; 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, family requests that We love you and miss your Wednesday...... 7:00 p.m. donations be made in her name to a charity of your choice. smiling face, CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH Edgar Sikes Love, Sunday Worship: Blended 8:00 a.m. Nursery Provided Contemporary 9:40 a.m. Edgar Sikes, 91, of Gibsonton, Wife Shirley and Family Pastor Jack R. Palzer passed away on Veterans Day, Sunday, Assoc. Pastor Derek Hoven Traditional 11:15 a.m. Nov. 11, 2012. He served his country 5309 U.S. Highway 41 North • Apollo Beach proudly during WWII as a P51 Mustang (across from MiraBay) www.calvarylutheranchurch.net 645-1305 mechanic in the 8th Army/Air Force Division in Essex, England. He fell in love with and married his precious In loving memory ‘English Rose,’ Gladys Butcher Sikes. Phillip Glen Combs While stationed in Saffron Walden, 6/15/1954 - 11/23/2009 he and Gladys had two children born in England: their oldest son Keith and So many memories that WORSHIP SERVICES: only daughter Gloria. Sunday Thomas I. Diggs He brought his new family back will always live in our 8:15 a.m...... Sanctuary (Communion Service) Col. Thomas I, “Tommy” Diggs, 92, home to Ruskin, where he had lived hearts 9:15 a.m...... Creason Hall (Oasis Contemporary) of Sun City Center, FL, passed away his young life until going into the 10:55 a.m...... Sanctuary (Traditional with Choir & Bells) Love, 11:00 a.m ...... Hispanic Worship November 3, 2012. Born in Washington, service. He continued his education as a diesel mechanic in Nashville, All your family & friends Bookstore 633-8595 4:00 p.m...... Hispanic Worship DC March 22, 1920, he was preceded FREE in death by his loving wife Doris, of 48 TN. After completing a year of school, especially your sons Nursery Provided Senior Pastor: dr. Warren Langer years. Survivors include his son John they returned with the third addition P.J. and Travis Assistant Pastor: Rev. Robert Chaple F. Diggs, Boise, Idaho; grandchildren Jonathan and Maria of Albuquerque, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of SCC New Mexico; five great-grandchildren. Meets in the Henry Gibson Social Hall of the Beth Israel Col. Diggs made the USAF his career Synagogue • 1115. E. Del Webb Blvd. (1942-1971), starting WWII with the 8th Thursday, 7:00 PM • Call 633-0396 • www.uuofscc.org Air Force in England, surviving being shot down over France two days after D-Day. Above all things have fervent charity among yourselves; He retired in 1971, living in for charity covers a multitude of sins. — 1 Peter 4:8 Washington DC, Rio Rancho, New Mexico and Sun City Center, FL, with summers in Kennebunkport, Maine. He Changing Services? Having a special event? lived a good and full life in service to his country and family. Burial will be beside Advertise it in The Observer News, The SCC Observer and The Current. his wife in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. In Just call (813) 645-3111 and ask to speak to a sales representative. lieu of flowers, thank a Veteran. NOVEMBER 22, 2012 OBSERVER NEWS • SCC OBSERVER • 21 Nationally known Area Places of Worship Catholic author to speak at Prince of Spiritual Leader Sunday Service 11:00 a.m. Peace Rev. Sue Meixner Sun City Center Prince of Peace Catholic Church Chamber of Commerce 813-362-0806 in Sun City Center will host 1651 Sun City Center Plaza [email protected] Thomas Smith, a Catholic evan- New Thought ChurchReligious Science/SOM gelist, speaker, and teacher, Nov. 26 through 28 as part of its Year of Faith celebrations. Smith will speak at 9 a.m. and 7 FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH p.m. (mirror session) each day in INVITES YOU TO SERVICES AT OUR NEW LOCATION the parish hall. The talks are free 1707 33rd Street SE, SCC/Ruskin • 813-938-4955 of charge and open to the pub- 10:30 a.m. SUNDAYS lic. Anyone interested in learning more about the Catholic faith is NO CREED...BUT CHRIST encouraged to attend. For more in- NO BOOK...BUT THE BIBLE formation, visit www.popcc.org. Seven women comprise the Healing Team Prince of Peace was founded in Minister - DR. DAVID CAMPBELL St. John the Divine Episcopal Church Healing Team, from left: Jean 1969 and is a parish of the Diocese Brown, Lovell Symons, Trisha Saalbach, Connie Keister, Sharon Van of St. Petersburg. It is currently led Loan (team leader), Carole Del Castillo, and Ella Blades. The church, by Father Joel M. Kovanis, pastor. at 1015 Del Webb Blvd (Sun City Center campus), has a Morning Prayer and Healing Service each Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. All-day retreat set The Healing team offers prayers for healing and laying of hands for for Camp Bayou whomever seeks it. The community is welcome. 820 College Ave. W. • Ruskin, FL 33570 The Unitarian Universalist Fel- United Methodist Church to present 5th 645-6439 lowship of Sun City Center will Annual Christmas Madrigal Dinner www.fbcruskin.org • A Resource for Families hold an all-day retreat on Thurs- Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. day, Nov. 29 at Camp Bayou in For the fifth year in a row, the The players in this year’s Mad- Morning Worship ...... 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. SCC United Methodist Church will rigal include Barbara Kanoza, Bill Dr. Barry Rumsey Ruskin. Evening Service ...... 6:00 p.m. The retreat agenda will include: present A Christmas Madrigal Din- and Diane Turcotte, Denny Han- Wednesday Night Service ...... 7:00 p.m. CHRISTIAN SCHOOL K-2 Through 12th long-range planning, selection of ner. The date is Friday, Nov. 30. son, Grant and Lisa Hachen, Herb Awana ...... 7:00 p.m. Grade the time and day of meeting, pro- This year the performance has and Shirley Silbert, Glen Apple- gram subjects, program present- a subtitle: “The Golden Years.” yard, Melva Potvin, Mike Sekol, ers, budget matters, and outreach This traditional Elizabethan mad- Kathy Straub, Tom and Sue Mont- Southside Baptist Church activities. rigal dinner is an evening of din- gomery, Manny Escudero, Aman- Lunch will be provided. This ner theatre in which diners join a da Jordan, Chip and Dot Churchill, “A Warm, Loving & Friendly Church” 16th century English court in its Shirley Bengston, Shirley, Walker, Looking for a church home? event is an important “civic” re- sponsibility of the membership. celebration of Christmas dinner, Judy Vallely and Jene Evans. Cos- Need the comfort of a warm and loving family? typically a four-course meal that tumes are by Carol Stewart, dinner Join us on Sunday to come home to the warmth of our church family. is eaten along with a royal family by Jeff Cofer and Amanda Jordan, Located in South Hillsborough County, just south of Stephens Road in old Sun City. Ruskin church and their immediate friends. and the play is written and directed 4208 U.S. Hwy. 41 S • Sun City, FL 33586 • 813-645-4085 hosts monthly sing The emphasis is on silliness, by Jeff Jordan. “Getting to Know You” (Donuts & Coffee) ...... 9:00 a.m. South Hillsborough Ministerial slapstick comedy, good music and The Christmas Madrigal Dinner Sunday School ...... 9:30 am. Come join us to Association (SHMA), will facili- Sunday Morning Worship ...... 10:55 a.m. learn about God’s period food. Besides toasting and V will take place at 6 p.m. in Crea- Sunday Evening Service...... 6:00 p.m. Word and salvation tate the monthly Community Sing eating, diners are also encouraged son Hall on Friday, Nov. 30, and Wednesday Evening Service ...... 7:00 p.m. in Jesus Christ on Monday, Nov. 26 at the Ma- to participate in the festivities by Saturday, Dec. 1. Thursday Morning Prayer ...... 10:00 a.m. ranatha Church of God, located at singing and dancing. Tickets, at $15 each, include a 101 6th Ave. in Ruskin, beginning The plot of this latest installment home-cooked, four-course meal at 7 p.m. of the show revolves around the and may be purchased in the church Friends and Family Assembly is King and Queen, who are in the office during business hours. The First Church of Christ, Scientist the ‘hosting’ church. The prelude midst of contemplating a place United Methodist Church is locat- to the Sing will begin at 6:30 p.m., to retire. Should they move into ed at 1210 Del Webb Blvd. W. 204 2nd St. N.W. • Ruskin, FL 33570 • (813) 645-6102 and refreshments will be served King’s Place or to Sun City Cen- For more information about this Christian Science Heals afterwards. tral that lies just across the road? and other concerts and special Call (813) 642-8228 for further And when they ‘retire’, who will events at the United Methodist Sunday Service ...... 10:00 a.m. information. assume the throne? Church of Sun City Center, con- Sunday School ...... 10:00 a.m. SHMA is an organized, interac- The evening of comedy ends tact Jeff Jordan, Minister of Wor- Wednesday Service ...... 5:00 p.m. tive group of local church minis- with dessert and a short concert of ship Arts, at (813) 634-2539. ters and congregations in South th Reading Room ...... Wednesday 4 to 4:45 p.m. Christmas madrigals, 16 century Hillsborough County. a cappella choral pieces. Life after loss group All Are Welcome resumes meetings Sun City Center Travelworld & The Life After Loss Bereave- ment Group has resumed its twice a month meetings in the chapel of United Community Church, 1501 St. Andrew Presbyterian Church La Jolla Ave., on the first and third Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. invite you to come learn about the World of Holland America Cruises! Wednesday every month from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Contemporary Service 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 4 • 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. The Group is open to those who Prayers with anointing for healing and wholeness have recently lost a loved one or during worship the second Sunday of every month. at our Sun City Center Travelworld office are having difficulty coping or ad- A Stephen 906 N. Pebble Beach Blvd. • RSVP requested (813) 634-3318 justing to life on their own. Ministry Pastor: Rev. Dr. Mark E. Salmon For more information call Mitzi • Refreshments • Prizes and Booking Discounts Church Meet friends in Fellowship Hall between Services. Campbell at (813) 938-4955. Refreshments served. 1239 Del Webb Blvd. West Phone: 813-634-1252 Sun City Center, FL 33573 For information visit: Church is Handicap accessible www.standrewatscc.org Saint Anne Catholic Church SouthShore: Apollo Beach, Ruskin, Sun City and S. Gibsonton U.S. Hwy. 41 106 11th Ave. NE Ruskin 813-645-1714 SaintAnneRuskin.org Very Rev. John F. McEvoy, V.F. D d Masses Vigil Mass...... Saturday 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass ...... 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Contemporary) Monday thru Friday ...... 8:00 a.m. Holy Days ...... Contact Parish Office for Schedule Español ...... Domingo - 12:30 p.m.; Jueves 7:00 p.m. Confession ...... Thursday 6:15 p.m.; Saturday 3:45 p.m. 22 • OBSERVER NEWS • SCC OBSERVER NOVEMBER 22, 2012 Church news XX Continued from pages 20 and 21 St. Augustine gearing up Movie shows South Bay Church announces miracles do Christmas schedule of events for 500th Anniversary happen South Bay Church is gearing up for the Christmas season with several ■■ By WARREN RESEN, North In keeping with the Christ- special events. American Travel Journalists Association mas spirit, the United Methodist XXFirst on the calendar is the Christmas simulcast Friday, Nov. 30, Next year marks the 500th Church will show The Christmas featuring a live feed of inspirational speakers Francis Chan, Jack Graham, anniversary of Ponce de Leon’s Shoes on Friday, Dec. 14 at 6:30 Sheila Walsh and Lisa Harper. Point of Grace, Kari Jobe, Anthem Lights landing in 1513. The City of St. p.m. in Creason Hall. Doors open and Rachel Chan will provide worship music for the whole family. $10 Augustine has already begun its at 6 p.m. per person. Purchase tickets online at www.SouthBay.cc. Childcare is celebration of this momentous The Christmas Shoes, inspired available for $5 per child ($10 per family) for children under 10. event which will continue well by a #1 hit song and best-selling into 2013. There are so many XXSaturday, Dec. 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. is the Annual Christmas Coffee, book, is about a 10 year old boy happenings that you will have A Gift to Remember. Sponsored by the Women’s Ministry More Than who finds out that it’s his mother’s go to the St. Augustine web Sisters, this extravagant event will feature music by American Idol last Christmas. So he sets out to page to find what’s of interest contestant Jeremy Rosado. Admission is a $20 Wal-Mart gift card or find that special gift for her. to you. That’s me (right) with Pat Croce, cash donation. Funds benefit area families in need during the holidays. The movie shows that miracles St. Augustine is the oldest owner of the Pirates & Treasure For more information on availability email [email protected]. still happen if you believe and are continuously occupied Museum. willing to keep trying. XXSunday, Dec. 23, during regular services times of 9 and 11 a.m. will European city in the in the The United Methodist Church is Augustine for an even bigger feature worship led by Dave Fitzgerald and Temple Veil. Pastor David USA. It should come as no attraction on St. George Street located at 1210 Del Webb Blvd. Speicher will deliver the Christmas message. great surprise then that the city West. where the Old Spanish Quarter XXChristmas Eve, Monday, Dec. 24, there will be three services themed is a blending of many cultures: was formerly operated. CCW invites card as Christmas Through the Generations. Join them for a special message Spanish, English, Minorcans Known as the Colonial celebrating family and the birth of our Savior. Music from all generations from the Spanish-owned Quarter it will open early will be featured by the every-age praise team of 4-year-olds and up. Balerica Islands located in the next year and is designed to players on Dec. 12 Mediterranean Sea, French, preserve, educate, entertain and South Bay Church is located at 13498 U.S. 301 South, Riverview, FL The Council of Catholic Women Irish, Greek, Jewish and others. interpret the story of Colonial 33578. Call 677-0721 for more information or visit www.SouthBay.cc. of Prince of Peace Catholic Church One of the oldest tourist St. Augustine spanning three invites all who like to play cards or attractions in Florida is the centuries of Spanish and British board games to make up their table famed Fountain of Youth in rule. It will be an interpretive in advance and come to its monthly St. Augustine. Generations of experience that “visitors will Dessert Card Party on Wednesday, tourists have visited but there never forget.” According to Pat, Dec. 12 from noon until 3:30 p.m. was never a reason to return The Oldest City is constantly in Conesa Center. because there was nothing new reinventing itself. The CCW furnishes cards, pen- to see. Now the owners seem Each time we visit St. cils and tallies. And they have an to have taken a drink of the Augustine we try to experience assortment of desserts and table fabled waters and are making a different restaurant and have and door prizes. changes by adding exciting new not had a bad dining experience For more information call (813) attractions. even in the midst of this most 633-2460. A team of archeologists was touristy location. With all of brought in and after extensive these diverse cultures in such a research, discovered the geographically small area, the remains of an old Spanish choice of dining opportunities village on the site. The village is endless. is being resurrected on the exact For breakfast or lunch try location where it once stood. the Hot Shot Bakery and Café When completed, it will house a across the street from Flagler living replica of those times. College. The owner is of Last year the new Pirate Minorcan descent and besides & Treasure Museum opened typical fare, does wonderful across from the Castillo de things with datil peppers. San Marcos fort. In a previous Sara’s Crepe Café on St. article for The Observer News, George Street is more than I wrote about how and why it crepes. They have an extensive moved to St. Augustine from menu of freshly prepared food Key West and what an exciting from around the world. Ask new exhibit it was of “old” Margarita to suggest the day’s pirate stuff. Now Pat Croce, specials for a special treat. the owner of the museum, has XX See ST. AUGUSTINE, page 23 New Beginnings Fellowship celebrates teamed up with the City of St. Eleonor Lvov, piano virtuoso Pastor Appreciation Day Russian pianist The congregation of New Beginnings Fellowship in Ruskin honored Pastor Lewis Brady and Pam Brady on Sunday, Oct. 28 as part of Apollo Beach, Ruskin, Pastor’s Appreciation Day. The Pastors have been with the church Sun City Center to perform Emergency since February 1998. SUN POINT Services Fully St. Andrew Presbyterian Church Se Habla Insured Español & welcomes Eleonor Lvov, piano New location: Suite 201, same plaza AUTOMOTIVE Bonded virtuoso and popular recording art- 24-HOUR TOWING REFER A FRIEND s 4UNE 5PS s /IL #HANGES s !# 7ORK s "RAKE 3PECIALIST FREE ist, in concert at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Maria Both of you will get 20% Off Annette s %LECTRONIC &UEL )NJECTION 3PECIALIST s #OMPLETE %NGINE $IAGNOSTIC DIAGNOSTICS Dec. 2. Must mention ad. 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There Margarita is of Russian descent. suggest the Saganaki, flaming goat The sightseeing tours are a must is Flagler College, the Lightner Now on to Greece in the guise cheese, as an appetizer. The rest for a quick overview of the city Museum, Ripley’s Believe It Or of the Athena Restaurant on of the menu offering has familiar which is then Not, tall ship easily accessible “Each time we visit and pirate ship by foot. In a cruises on city this old we experience a Mantanzes Bay, there must be the lighthouse, apparitions, and different restaurant Festival of the Ghost Tours Lights, year are informative and have not around special and fun. For had a bad dining events and so those who are much more. believers, it experience.” The St. is not unusual Augustine to get pictures of orbs and Beach offers visitors a different A beautiful Tiffany window at unexplained light sources. We have experience. It is W-I-D-E and Flagler College in the heart of some in our photo library. long and mostly empty. Cars are St. Augustine. permitted on some sections. It is a destination that many people think of only in relation to points further south and comes as a surprise to many who think of St. Augustine only as a place to experience America’s oldest schoolhouse is on St. George Street in St. Augus- historic old Florida. tine. We try to visit at least once a year to see what’s new in America’s Oldest City, revisit favorite old restaurants and find new offerings. Crepes at Sara’s Crepe Café on St. George Street. Saganaki (flaming goat cheese), a favorite Greek appetizer at the Athena Restaurant. 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Serve 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green 1 teaspoon ground black pepper with sour cream. 1/2 teaspoon celery seed chile peppers 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped Cranberry-Orange 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 onion, chopped 1 3/4 cups chicken broth 2 cloves garlic, crushed Scones Cranberry Crunch 1 1/3 cups milk 1 tablespoon lime juice 2 cups all-purpose flour 4 cups cubed cooked turkey meat - light and dark meat mixed 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon baking powder Squares 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2 dozen 4 (9 inch) unbaked pie crusts Preheat oven to 425ºF salt and pepper to taste 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry Place the peas and carrots, green beans, and celery into a saucepan; 1 avocado - peeled, pitted and 2 tablespoons sugar sauce cover with water, bring to a boil, and simmer over medium-low heat diced 1 tablespoon grated orange rind 2 1/3 cups rolled oats until the celery is tender, about 8 minutes. Drain the vegetables in a 1/2 teaspoon dried cilantro 1/2 cup butter, cut up 3/4 cup all-purpose flour colander set in the sink, and set aside. 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack 2/3 cup buttermilk 1 cup dried cranberries 1 5/8 cups packed brown sugar Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, and cook the onion cheese 1 tablespoon milk 1 cup butter, melted until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in 2/3 cup of flour, salt, black In a large pot over medium Combine first 6 ingredients; cut Preheat oven to 350ºF pepper, celery seed, onion powder, and Italian seasoning; slowly whisk heat, combine turkey, broth, in butter with a pastry blender until Combine the oats, flour, brown in the chicken broth and milk until the mixture comes to a simmer and canned tomatoes, green chiles, mixture is crumbly. Add buttermilk sugar and butter. Stir until the thickens. Remove from heat; stir the cooked vegetables and turkey fresh tomatoes, onion, garlic, and and dried cranberries, stirring just mixture resembles coarse crumbs. meat into the filling until well combined. lime juice. Season with cayenne, until moistened. Spread the cranberries into the Fit two pie crusts into the bottom of 2 9-inch pie dishes. Spoon half cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a Turn dough out onto a lightly bottom of one 9x13 inch baking the filling into each pie crust, then top each pie with another crust. boil, then reduce heat, and simmer floured surface; knead 5 or 6 times. pan. Sprinkle crumb mixture over Pinch and roll the top and bottom crusts together at the edge of each pie 15 to 20 minutes. Pat into an 8-inch circle. Cut into top. to seal, and cut several small slits into the top of the pies with a sharp Stir in avocado and cilantro, 8 wedges, and place 1” apart on a Bake at 350ºF for 25 minutes. knife to release steam. and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, lightly greased baking sheet. Brush Cool and cut into squares. Bake in the preheated oven until the crusts are golden brown and until slightly thickened. Spoon with milk and sprinkle with sugar. the filling is bubbly, 30 to 35 minutes. If the crusts are browning too into serving bowls, and top with Bake at 425ºF for 15 minutes or quickly, cover the pies with aluminum foil after about 15 minutes. Cool shredded cheese. for 10 minutes before serving. until scones are golden brown. Cape Cod Turkey Salad Broccoli Quiche with Mashed Potato Crust 6 servings 4 to 6 servings to a boil. Add potatoes and cook minutes or until lightly browned. 3 cups diced cooked turkey 2 large potatoes, peeled until tender but still firm, about 15 Arrange onions, broccoli and 1 cup diced celery 2 cups chopped fresh broccoli minutes; drain. Meanwhile, place cheese in the potato crust. Whisk 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup milk broccoli in a steamer over 1 inch together the eggs, milk, salt, 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts 1/4 teaspoon salt of boiling water, and cover. Cook pepper and nutmeg. Pour over 1 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon olive oil until tender but still firm, about 2 broccoli and cheese. 1/2 cup sour cream to 6 minutes. Drain and Bake in 1/2 onion, chopped 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley set aside. preheated oven 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary Mash the potatoes for 30 to 40 3 eggs 1/4 teaspoon salt with milk and salt. minutes, until 1 cup milk 1/8 teaspoon black pepper Brush a deep 9 inch pie slightly puffed 1/2 teaspoon salt Mix the turkey, celery, cranberries, and walnuts together in a bowl. dish with olive oil and and cooked To make the dressing, whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, parsley, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper press the potatoes in. throughout. rosemary, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Pour over the turkey 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Brush with remaining Allow to cool for mixture, and toss to coat evenly. Refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour. Preheat oven to 350ºF olive oil. Bake in 10 minutes before Serve cold. 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