County officials OK lake projects Funds approved for Lake Seminole work. See Page 8A. Mark Wahlberg, Will Ferrell star in action, adventure comedy Also opening this week is ‘Step Up 3D,’ a hip-hop musical, dream fairy tale ... Page 1B.
Volume XXXIII, No. 2 www.TBNweekly.com August 5, 2010 McGough nature center lauded Residents ask City Commission to keep park facility open By TOM GERMOND meeting Aug. 5 her group has been aggressively searching to keep the center open while it tries to launch programs. for funds to help offset the costs of keeping the center open. “We will continue to work with staff, crunching numbers, LARGO – Park lovers are leaving no stones unturned in She said her group recently attended a meeting in St. Pe- finding creative ways to help out,” she said. “I think we can their efforts to keep a nature center open. tersburg hosted by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conserva- pull it off.” DIVERSIONS City officials are considering closing the nature center at tion Commission, which has a wildlife foundation in search The Friends of McGough, Bonner and the Nature Preserve McGough Park as part of their budget cuts for the next fiscal of partners to establish youth conservation centers. was started in April of this year to promote, maintain and ‘Regrets Only’ full year. “McGough fits the bill,” she said. raise funds for the projects in those parks. In recent months, people who use the park, located on She said the group was excited that the foundation had a Volunteers said they have been opening the gates to the of witty one-liners 146th Street off Walsingham Road, have pleaded with city of- lot of money available, and “they are eager to part with it.” parks in McGough and Boner parks since January. They ficials to keep open the nature center. The group is optimistic that it will get money, but it will not also have been pulling invasive plants, trimming trails and “Regrets Only,” by Paul Rudnick, runs Pat Edmond, a member of the Friends of McGough, Bon- be available until January. through Aug. 15, at the West Coast Play- ner and the Nature Preserve, said at the City Commission Edmond asked commissioners to provide partial funding See CENTER, page 4 ers Theatre, 21905 U.S. 19 N., Clearwa- ter. Performances are Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. Matinees are Sunday, 2 p.m. General admission tickets are $18 a County seeks Star struck person or $15 for seniors, students and members of the military. All seats are re- served. For reservations, call 437-2363 or visit www.wcplayers.org. ways to cut Directed by Ginny Fraebel, “Regrets Only” is a comedy of manners set in a modern Manhattan penthouse on Park Avenue. Both marital vows and the EMS millage bonds of friendship are tested when cir- cumstances force a powerhouse attor- ney, his unrepentantly socialite wife and By SUZETTE PORTER a leading fashion designer to examine their views on marriage, friendship, It’s complicated. Yet, the concept is simple: Con- wealth and influence. tract with the nearest provider for fire and first re- ... Page 1B. sponder services in unincorporated areas of Pinellas County. LARGO The problem is cost – personnel cost mainly. Pinellas County commissioners gave staff a direc- tive on May 4, to “wire brush” the fire and EMS budg- Unoccupied house ets to identify potential savings while maintaining performance standards. destroyed by fire For the past several years, the county’s EMS de- partment has been decreasing its spending and defer- Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office ring expenses, said Craig Hare, county EMS deputies were called to 11323 Currie coordinator. During the “good years,” money was put Lane in Largo at 1:24 a.m. July 31 to as- into reserve accounts. sist the Suncoast Fire Rescue Depart- “So, we were able to live off our savings,” Hare said. ment, who were on the scene of a house To balance the EMS budget without depleting the fire. reserves, county staff is recommending a millage rate The deputies contacted the Sheriff’s increase of .1028 – from .5832 to .6860. The increase Arson Unit when it was determined the would mean an additional $10.64 a year in taxes for house was vacant and there was no obvi- a single-family residential property with a Photo by WAYNE CATHEL ous cause for the fire. Enthusiastic fans seek autographs from Tampa Bay Rays outfielder/designated hitter Matt Joyce prior to According to detectives, a neighbor, warmups at the Rays-New York Yankees game July 31. Joyce obliged, providing several delighted fans with his Donald Goldberg, was awakened by his See MILLAGE, page 4A autograph. dog barking at 1:15 a.m. When Goldberg went outside to investigate he discovered smoke and fire coming from the resi- dence at 11323 Currie Lane, he immedi- ately called 911. MOMS Club provides Except for a few pieces of furniture, the house was vacant. The homeowner, Mary Herstel, has been living with her daugh- ‘priceless’ support to ter in Indian Rocks Beach for the last year. The house was unoccupied. Although no one was injured, the house appears to be a total loss. The mothers in transition cause of the fire has not yet been deter- mined, however, detectives believe the By JOANNA BLAZ “We accommodate circumstances are suspicious and they will continue to investigate. LARGO – About 5.1 million American everybody, no matter women were “stay-at-home” moms in what their schedule.” VIEWPOINTS 2009, according to a 2010 U.S. Census Bureau report. That number is likely to increase in the future as the report stated – Marissa Nguyen A new road home that the number of wives who are unem- Columnist Thomas ployed has doubled in the past two years. Michalski and his The MOMS Club of Largo (M.O.M.S. fizzled out and with no family in the wife are hiting the stands for “Moms Offering Moms Sup- area; she turned to the MOMS Club to road in a new home, a port) is an organization open to both answer her questions about being a 27-foot recreatonal ve- stay-at-home and working moms that new mom. hicle. can help these new moms transition from “My child was hitting certain mile- Photo by JOANNA BLAZ ... Page 7A. working to staying at home with their stones that they already had,” Hordern MOMS Club Monkey Playgroup Coordinator Susan More plays with her 20-month-old children by offering activities and sup- said. “It was just extremely helpful, I daughter Erin More at ‘itty bitty splash time’ at the Highland Family Aquatic Center on port. didn’t know many moms with kids.” July 12. MOMS Club of Largo President Maris- Hordern said another great benefit SPORTS sa Nguyen said she knows the struggles was the help from the MOMS Club Sun- date school-age children. There is also also organizes events just for moms. that come with being a new mom, espe- shine Committee, which delivers home- a new group forming, the Koalas, for “We accommodate everybody, no cially a mom who is transitioning from cooked meals to members who have just new babies. The play dates range from matter what their schedule,” Nguyen Blue Jays promote work to home. had a baby. a local park to Planet Jump to a said. She said that the club’s 45 mem- “I was a working mom for awhile,” The MOMS Club also offers help with seabird sanctuary. bers include stay-at-home moms, charitable event Nguyen said. “It was a rough transition older children by offering play dates, Most of the play dates are free or low working moms and students. and this has been a great outlet to get which are organized by age group. The cost, Nguyen said. To join, members The members organize a “moms night The Dunedin Blue Jays and the Amer- involved.” Monkey group is for children born in must pay a $20 annual fee, but noth- out” every month, alternating the days ican Cancer Society have teamed up for MOMS Club of Largo Treasurer Jill 2008 and 2009, the Seahorse group is ing else is required, she added. Howev- so that everyone can attend. Past out- a fundraiser Saturday, Aug. 21, at Hordern would agree. When Hordern for children born in 2006 and 2007, and er, some events such as the holiday ings have included bowling and karaoke. Dunedin Stadium. left her job at the airport when her first the Lion group is for children of all ages parties or the camping trips might re- The bulk of the money will be raised son was born, many of her friendships and meets in the afternoon to accommo- quire additional costs. The MOMS Club See MOMS, page 4A through the advance sale of commemo- rative Dunedin Blue Jays jerseys. 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8510 4A Leader, August 5, 2010 School Board approves tentative budget millage rate By ALEXANDRA CALDWELL In total, the district had to cut about $26 to retirement and attrition; $2.3 million savings on employee health in- surance; $900,000 savings on transportation by reducing 20 routes; The Pinellas County School Board unanimously approved the tenta- million from the budget this year. Various school improvement funds found $1.2 million in savings; all depart- tive 2010/2011 budget and adopted the maximum possible millage legislative issues increased the financial ments’ and schools’ discretionary funds were each reduced about 15 rate at the first public hearing on July 27. The maximum millage rate to 20 percent, getting about $2 million in savings. is set at 8.340, down .07 percent from last year’s rate of 8.346, and the burden for school districts, including the Also, additional duty days were reduced at a minimum of 111 days total proposed budget is set at $1.35 billion. state decreasing the base student to save money; overtime was reduced in all departments, getting an- This version of the tentative budget was explained to the board and other $500,000; there was a redesign of literacy success, saving the public in presentations given by Kevin Smith, director of account- allowance and continuing to require the $500,000; extended learning was reduced by $1 million; contracted ing, and Frederick Mat, assistant superintendent of finance and busi- class size categorical. services saved about $2 million; travel reimbursement found savings ness. through reduction of travel and reimbursement going back to about A mill is one dollar of tax for every $1,000 of taxable value, and the trict used federal stabilization funds to try to fill the gap, but this is the the 2004 rate. school district’s millage is comprised of the capital outlay funds as well last year that these funds will be available. The state now provides only There has been a new delivery model designed for math and science as general operating funds, including discretionary, critical operating 37 percent of the district’s funding, leaving the local taxpayers to pick coaches, after lots of input from principals and teachers, saving about discretionary, local referendum, and the state mandated required local up 48 percent of the responsibility. $800,000; blackberry usage will save money by taking them all back effort. The district’s priorities are highest student achievement, providing a and then reissuing them based on safety and efficiency; substitute Not only did the millage rate get reduced slightly, property values safe learning environment, having an effective and efficient operation, teachers funds will produce savings by reducing the numbers of teach- are down, which is what generates the most amount of money for the and the operating budget parameters. These priorities were kept in ers pulled out of school for training and save at least $1.4 million in district, so that equates to an even sharper decline of revenue for the mind when the district decided on which tough cuts to make. Cuts are subs. The district added an early retirement option, saving a total of district. This is illustrated by the rolled-back millage rate, which is the difficult because salaries make up 63 percent of the operating budget, $17.7 million. rate that would be necessary to generate the same amount of money with benefits making up 22 percent. The operating budget are the When the audience had the chance to speak, Kim Black, president that was raised the prior fiscal year, but using the new property values funds that are used for day-to-day operating expenses for the district, of the teachers’ union, thanked the district for eliminating furloughs after adjusted for new construction. In order to have the same amount which also includes supplies and materials, textbooks and library from the table and for allowing step increases and an additional train- of money to work with as last year, the district would have had to raise books, student transportation, utilities and maintenance and repairs. ing day. She said she was also pleased that the various groups are the millage rate to 9.3257, or a 9.7 percent hike. Because the district This year’s operating fund is $888 million. restoring their relationships. did not do this, it estimates that it will lose about $48.6 million in School Board member Linda Lerner asked for a summary of the ten- “We’re back on track, and we’re working together to restore relation- property tax revenue this year, according to a presentation to the tative budget cuts so the public would know what is being discussed ships that have been previously damaged due to the recession and the board by finance staff. at the moment. For instance, until shortly before the first budget hear- result of the severe economic hardship,” Black said. In total, the district had to cut about $26 million from the budget ing, teacher furloughs had been in the plan, but those are no longer on The district unanimously passed the maximum millage rate and the this year. Various legislative issues increased the financial burden for the table. tentative budget. The final budget hearing is set for Tuesday, Sept. 14, school districts, including the state decreasing the base student al- Superintendent Julie Janssen said some examples of major cuts are 7 p.m., at the School Administration Building in the Conference Hall, lowance and continuing to require the class size categorical. The dis- $1.3 million being saved through staff reductions – many of those due 301 Fourth St. SW, Largo. Interlocal agreement will seal the deal for Gulf Blvd. funds By BOB McCLURE instated to the original promise by the county. The original proposal included distribution beginning BELLEAIR BEACH – Beach communities are basically in Fiscal Year 2011 but that time frame was moved back an interlocal agreement away from gaining their long 24 months. sought prize – $35 million in capital improvement funds The amount each city receives is based upon its from Pinellas County for improvements to Gulf Boule- frontage along Gulf Boulevard. vard. Clearwater will receive a total of $6.7 million, Belleair Pinellas County Administrator Bob LaSala and Coun- Beach, 2.9 million; Indian Rocks Beach, $4.1 million; In- ty Commission chair Karen Seel both confirmed at the dian Shores, $4 million; Redington Shores, $1.7 million; July 28 meeting of the Barrier Islands Governmental North Redington Beach, $1.2 million; Redington Beach, Council the county’s intention to move forward as soon $1.6 million; Madeira Beach, $3.3 million; Treasure Is- as possible on a two-year-old promise to provide beach land, $3.8 million; and St. Pete Beach, $5.7 million. communities with the funding. Most communities plan to use the money for placing Allocations would begin in 2013 and continue in in- utilities underground. crements through 2019. Towns and cities along the In other action: beaches will be able to bond against the amount each is • Seel gave a presentation on the county’s Transporta- due following the completion of an interlocal agreement tion Task Force, which will focus on the longterm trans- with the county. portation of the county. “It’s no secret Pinellas County “An interlocal agreement, effective in October, will give needs to build a more diverse economy with more higher you the opportunity to begin construction immediately,” paying jobs,” she said. “Transit enters heavily into the said LaSala. equation.” The question is whether the county will work one in- Seel pointed to the Charlotte-Raleigh, N.C., area as terlocal agreement involving all beach communities or in- one of the leaders getting a good portion of high tech jobs dividual interlocal agreements for each municipality. now. One of the reasons for the Tampa Bay area losing “We need to keep it as simple as possible,” said out is its lack of a reliable transit system. In a recent LaSala. “If the money is going to flow to an individual Forbes Magazine survey of average commute time, the city, we’re going to need an agreement with that city. If Tampa Bay area ranked last out of 60 metropolitan areas Members of the MOMS Club enjoy the club’s annual banquet at the Thirsty Marlin. there’s a central point, one agreement would be suffi- measured. A reliable light rail system is the ultimate cient.” goal. Seel said the Federal Transit Administration’s New MOMS, from page 1A said. The funding was originally promised by former County Starts program would pay for about 50 percent of the The MOMS Club is an international nonprofit Commissioner Rodney Stewart. The $35 million figure cost, as long as the project is tied to urban and job devel- The MOMS club also raised funds for many organization with more than 2,000 chapters in dropped to $26 million at one point but was recently re- opment. charitable organizations. The club members raised seven countries, according to the MOMS Club in- $600 for the RCS Grace House at their annual ternational Web site, MOMSClub.org. There are See CENTER, page 4 named J.R. and other wildlife. end-of-year banquet at the Thirsty Marlin. They many local chapters but if a mom is interested in “The nature center gives them hands-on experiences also donated $200 to the Mother-to-Mother Fund, joining the Largo chapter, she should contact doing other work that amounts to thousands of dollars that they get excited about,” she said, “and it encourages which supports mothers in crisis. membership Vice President Mindy Watson at in free labor. them to learn more about science.” The MOMS Club also has an online group exclu- [email protected]. New members can They also have had discussions with a vendor who Although commissioners did not take action on the sively for members where moms can post recipes, also show up at a meeting, Nguyen said. Meetings they said has offered to rent kayaks and other equip- issue, Commissioner Gigi Arntzen said “we heard some child safety recalls, coupons or ask for help. are held the first Monday of every month at the ment at the Largo Nature Preserve and Boner Park and interesting ideas.” “It’s great to get that information from a trusted Largo Public Library at 9:30 a.m. Nguyen said chil- split the revenue with the city. They also hope to hold or- “I hope staff will be bringing us some of those to talk source,” Nguyen said. “The support they can pro- dren are welcome at meetings, and can even stay ganized runs and fishing days at the parks. about the future,” she said. vide is priceless.” after for arts Nguyen said. The club is a blend of Stephanie Wager, a first grade teacher at Anona Ele- City commissioners will be discussing their proposed Nguyen said she saw moms giving that kind of all ages and races and invites all moms to join. mentary School, said students read and learn about var- budget in upcoming weeks and expect to adopt it in con- support when a member’s car broke down recently “Every mom that joins will find at least one other ious plants and animals and their habitats at the nature junction with two public hearings in September. The and another member was right there to help her. mom that she clicks with,” Nguyen said. “So what center. proposed tax rate remains the same as the current fiscal “I always have someone to call if there is an if you have spit-up on your shirt; come out to the The staff teaches them about turtles, snakes, an owl year’s. emergency in the middle of the night,” Nguyen party!”
MILLAGE, from page 1A the county standard of 7 1/2 minutes 90 percent of the time. Station 19 and Station 16 are located taxable value of $103,490, the average in Pinellas about one mile apart. County. Response times for residents, who live farthest The tax increase would bring in $5 million to $6 from Station 19 or any fire station, could see re- million to fund essential services, Hare said. sponse times of one to two minutes more than peo- Currently, a $13.8 million gap exists between pro- ple who live closer, Hare said. jected revenues and expenses. The proposed plan to A study shows using three paramedic-fire respon- balance the budget includes an increase in user fees ders from three stations would maintain or improve estimated to bring in $1.4 million, an increase in response time and level of service, Dates said. the millage to bring in $5.2 million and decreasing Lealman would lose two continually staffed reserves by $7.2 million. paramedic positions at a savings of $860,000. Pinel- The EMS reserve account currently has $7.7 mil- las Park would gain one paramedic position at a lion. cost of $409,000. The savings to the EMS budget County commissioners asked staff to look for would be $451,000. ways to either negate the millage rate increase en- Several commissioners, as well as members of the tirely or lessen the amount. The only proposed Lealman Fire District and several area residents, ob- countywide millage increase for fiscal year 2011 is jected to the elimination of Rescue 10. The primary for EMS. concern was an increase in response time to resi- Staff presented several ideas, totaling to $1.8 mil- dents living in the western part of the Lealman Fire lion during the July 27 commission meeting. The District. money would come from reserve accounts, elimina- Commissioner Calvin Harris said changing the re- tion of two paramedic positions and elimination of sponse time “scares me. Adding a minute to some- funding for Bayflite. one having a stroke or heart attack can be a long Assistant County Administrator James Dates said time.” by using reserves, currently held by the contractors, Officials from the Lealman Fire District voiced the $579,229 could be added back into the EMS budg- most concern. et. Reserve money is intended for use by the con- Chairwoman Rebecca Harriman said the change tractors to buy replacement vehicles and would mean taxpayers in the Lealman Fire District equipment. would have to pay more. She said the population Photo courtesy of PINELLAS COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS was made up of low-income residents. Two paramedic positions are up in the air as Pinellas County Commissioners consider a staff plan to reduce Rescue 19 and Engine 16 “There’s no way we can afford this,” she said. the EMS budget. One controversial idea would change first respon- der staffing for the Lealman, Pinellas Park, St. Pe- Squad 26 Staff recommends cutting funding to Bayflite for a spoke of Bayfront’s commitment to Pinellas County. tersburg and Seminole response zones. The zones Staff also proposed eliminating funding for one savings of $312,500 for one-half year. The contract “Regardless of hard times, it’s our mission to are part of the jurisdictional responses for Lealman paramedic position for Squad 26 run by Pinellas requires six-month notification for cancellation serve,” he said. “We’re calling on your commitment. and Pinellas Park. Suncoast Fire and Rescue. without cause. Reducing or elimination of Bayflite would hurt the The change involves Station 19 in Lealman, In 2010, the county eliminated funding for one of Harris did not favor the proposal. people of today and in the future.” which currently has three county-paid paramedic two paramedics with PSF&RD. If commissioners ap- “I don’t like this either,” he said. positions, Station 16 in Kenneth City, which has no prove this latest plan, the second position would be Commissioner Ken Welch agreed, as did Commis- No decision county-paid employees, and Station 18, which has eliminated in fiscal year 2011. sion Chair Karen Seel. The Board of Pinellas County Commissioners one county-funded paramedic position. The change would save another $484,750 for the “I’m shocked to even have this put on the table,” serves as the Emergency Medical Services Authori- The idea is to eliminate funding for Rescue Unit EMS budget. Seel said. ty and by charter is responsible to make the final 19 and its two paramedics at Station 19. Engine 19 According to the plan presented by staff on July Bob Thornton, chief financial officer from decision. with one county-funded paramedic would take over 27, Seminole and Madeira Beach would provide first Bayfront Medical Center, which operates Pinellas However, County administrator Bob LaSala told first responder duties. responder services for Indian Shores, Redington County’s only trauma center, said the money it re- the commissioners not to make any decisions on The county proposes to fund one paramedic posi- Beach, North Redington Beach and Redington ceives for services from private insurance companies July 27. He asked them to consider the “bigger tion for Engine 16 at Station 16 in Kenneth City. Shores. The towns currently contract fire protection and funding from Pinellas County currently funds view” and to “ponder it for the next six to seven Kenneth City has contracted with the city of Pinellas service with Seminole and Madeira Beach. Bayflite. weeks.” Park to provide fire service. Pinellas Park would be Dates said initial response from beach towns had He said the medical center considered Bayflite as Harris said he was reluctant to “experiment with responsible for providing the two firefighters re- been favorable. He said Paramedics Plus would post “part of the whole” and received no government response times. We run the risk to have real heart- quired for Engine 16. an ambulance in the area to supplement coverage. funding except from Pinellas County. break.” Staffing for Engine 18 would remain the same “We come when the call comes in and we trans- Officials are currently waiting on the results of a with one county-funded paramedic and two fire- Bayflite port regardless of ability to pay,” Thornton said. study before making any long-term or wide-reach- fighters paid by the Lealman Fire District. Pinellas County has funded Bayflite since 2004 to He said Bayflite was a “critical partner to the EMS ing changes to the system. Hare said the change would allow all three sta- help offset the cost of transporting uninsured indi- system.” He also said the contract with Pinellas “We’ll do what we need to do,” Welch said, tions to have one county-funded paramedic posi- viduals to a trauma center. Pinellas is the only County was “integral to the success” of the program. adding that more difficult decisions would be nec- tion. He said response times would remain within county in Tampa Bay that provides such funding. He blamed the situation on the economy and essary. Leader, August 5, 2010 Largo 5A
Forensic center provides Legion training to ROTC cadets names LARGO – The National Forensic Science Technolo- where cadets can practice thinking outside the box. officers gy Center provided a basic forensic science training “As a result of this training,” said Macksam, to seven Reserve Officers’ Training Corps cadets ”these cadets will learn to identify what’s going on in The American Legion Post 119 during a two-week course at no charge to the partic- a deployed setting. They’ll make better decisions as recently installed new officers. ipants or their units. officers because they’ll have better information.” They are, from left, Mark The program, which ran from July 12-23, pre- This year’s class was offered to sophomore cadets Bloomer, commander; Bob pared the cadets with a better understanding of how from the University of South Florida, the University Gibbia, Ed Moody, John the military uses a variety of forensic science disci- of Tampa, Hillsborough Community College and Heisler, Jack Thompson, Obie plines to gather intelligence. Florida Southern College. Applicants were selected Foress, Rick Newman, Bob The course, Forensics and Biometrics Internship for the program based on their GPA and their desire McDermontt and Joe for ROTC, was originally developed and delivered to to attend. Beauchamp. The post will have 12 cadets in July 2009. Major Scott Macksam, As- Students participated in classes, labs and practi- a grand reopening Monday, sistant Professor Military Science and Leadership, cal exercises to gain first-hand knowledge and expe- Aug. 9. Enjoy chicken wings U.S. Army ROTC at USF St. Petersburg, said in a rience about the capabilities and assets currently and a new bar look. The news release he’s pleased to see the program repeat- being employed by United States military around the kitchen opens at 6 p.m. ed this year, noting that it’s a creative internship world.
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It was soundly defeated, saying that it is adamantly opposed to Bright House Net- against recommending that the Legislature pass a spe- with 141,281 no votes to 107,030 yes votes. work’s relocation of government access channels. cial act to allow voters to authorize the repeal and re- Though county officials say there is no intent to re- The city contends that the number of viewers for gov- placement of the current charter. move the dual vote requirement from the charter, city of- ernment access channels were moved to a digital-only That’s the best course of action in light of fears that ficials remain concerned that a fight could ensue tier, which damages the local government’s ability to get the dual vote provision would be eliminated or compro- between the cities and the county. vital information to the community. mised. At a time when all governments face many challenges, The city asks that such channels be restored to their Pinellas County’s charter requires that charter such as severe budget shortfalls, cutback in services prior locations among analog programming to be avail- changes be approved by county voters as well as by vot- and employee shortfall, officials should avoid potentially able to the public without additional charge. The council ers in municipalities that would be affected. Municipal expensive battles over charter proposals, especially in has passed the resolution on to other cities for consider- leaders said any change to that system would threaten the absence of a hue and cry to make changes. ation. their home rule. With so many pressing matters on legislators’ plates, a Kudos to Pinellas Park for taking the lead on the mat- Such fears led to a lawsuit filed by several cities in legislator on the Charter Review Commission said he ter. 2006 against the Charter Review Commission and the doubted that the matter would be considered by the Leg- Bright House Networks may have considered the move county over proposed charter amendments. islature. a prudent decision, but it leaves a lot to be desired from At the time, Amendment No. 4 would have deleted the Better to leave well enough alone. a public relations standpoint. requirement of a dual vote for any charter amendment *** Bright House should give the city’s request serious pertaining a transfer of county, city or special district The Pinellas Park City Council has passed a resolution consideration. Should he eat his dinner or send it to the Smithsonian? The TV dinners were calling my name: steak tips Dijon, whiskey steak, sweet and sour chicken. Which is it going to be? Tom “Hey, Tom, do you want to go to the Wing House?” a friend asked. Germond Rescued again, from death by culinary torture. You see, I can’t drive these days. I had surgery on my right foot, and there’s a pin protruding from the top of my second toe. The doctor said it would not and fried chicken were my favorite, which explains feel good if I snagged the toe on something, especial- why I’m a poster child for colonoscopys. ly if I’m driving. I’m pretty sure that he is right. Nevertheless, TV dinners have quite a following. So I’m grounded. Believe it or not, according to a Web site, the aver- My dear mom has gone out of her way to help me, age American eats six frozen dinners a month – and and she worries that I’m going to starve. lives to tell about it. “You only have two TV dinners in your refrigera- The ministers of propaganda for TV dinners, tor. What else are you going to eat?” frozen dinners, or whatever you call them, say they “Well ... I guess ...” are not going away any time soon. So if you are “I know how finicky you are.” going to have a frozen dinner, they say, try to pick a Not sure why I’m a fussy eater. Perhaps it had dinner that has some nutritional value. One that something to do with my childhood – eating all has oceans of sodium is not a good choice. those putrid school lunches. Civil War hardtack In 1986, the original aluminum Swanson TV Din- comes to mind. I bet the prisoners at Andersonville ner tray was inducted into the Smithsonian Insti- ate better. tute. What the Web sites don’t tell you is that it is “Well?” encased in an exhibit for famous petrified artifacts. Mom snapped me out of my daydream. OK, maybe I have a poor attitude. I can see the “I guess a couple of more TV dinners.” letters coming: “Like what?” “Mr. Germond, there are millions of starving peo- “Teriyaki chicken.” ple out there, and you are complaining about having “OK King Germond.” to eat a few TV dinners. You should be ashamed of yourself.” Deciphering ‘Inception’ She’s gone now, and I know that I’m prolonging the inevitable. Sooner or later, I’m going to have to When I was a kid, my standard reply to that line slap one of those babies into the microwave and was send the TV dinners to the starving people. I Reading the following column could save you the hope that the ingredients don’t do a BP on my intes- was too young to realize that by the time those din- price of a movie ticket. Or maybe not. tines. ners made it overseas, they’d be petrified. The recently-released blockbuster “Inception” has I’ve tried to give away TV dinners without success. Realizing that my cupboards were almost bare been getting mostly good reviews. But some of them Driver’s Seat “I’m overstocked; I have three left,” I e-mailed a co- the other night, I pulled the sweet and sour chicken have suggested that customers may want to see the Bob Driver worker. dinner out of the refrigerator and threw it in the mi- movie twice – once for sheer enjoyment, and the Maybe there’s another way to prepare TV dinners crowave. I sniffed at the product a few times, second time to figure out what in heaven’s name the besides microwaving them or baking them. chewed the entree and actually liked it. film was about. Since I can move somewhat around the house, “Not bad,” I said. The best advice for first-timers is this: pay close what if I grilled the whiskey steak? Probably would So I’m ready for the whiskey steak. What have I attention to everything that’s done or said. Most father. Cobb and his allies attack. Shootings, explo- violate federal emissions standards. got to lose? I’ve tasted worse things in life. modern movies don’t require us to do anything sions and avalanches ensue. The fortress is the imagining of a young designer genius, Ariadne I used to like certain TV dinners. Mashed potatoes Crow comes to mind. more than count the number of explosions and uses of the “F” word. In contrast, “Inception” deals with (Ellen Page). As an actress, Page is appealing but ideas. Does it ever. generally expressionless. But she will bring in the The major ideas are (A) that the human mind can younger movie crowd. be invaded and its contents stolen, or extracted and Michael Caine has a walk-on role that could have Letters (B) that outside data can be secretly implanted in a been handled equally well by dozens of other ac- Harn Boulevard now dangerous about existing problems, yet does nothing to fix victim’s mind. That pro- tors. A much larger these problems. That is why we have rapes, world cess – inception – can role is filled by a spin- Editor: turn the victim into a ning top – known as a starvation, incurable diseases – the list of problems “I don’t know if ‘Inception’ will There is a piece of traffic engineering in the city of helpless slave or robot. totem – which serves to is endless. Clearwater that really needs to be corrected. Harn It’s sort of like listening win any awards for its acting, authenticate the iden- Boulevard has been engineered to the point where it Although various support groups do serve a pur- to too many Rush Lim- but it’s a lock to pull down an tity of whoever owns it is now dangerous. First, it was speed bumps that pose, it is better to concentrate on making it a bet- baugh broadcasts. or gave it its last spin. dropped the speed limit from 25 to 15 mph. ter world for everyone, not just play follow the Leonard DiCaprio por- Oscar or a Golden Globe for The film contains Then it was concrete traffic barriers in the middle leader and have a child because your mother did trays Cobb, a bad guy its special effects.” dozens of car chases. of the street that limited the space available for au- so. It is time to think for yourself and be a leader, who uses both drugs In the cars are various tomobiles. Now they have put in concrete curb ex- not a follower, and concentrate on worldwide issues and high-technology to persons, usually sedat- tensions that are downright dangerous. Who is and not me, me, me! invade the minds of ed and calm, despite a doing the thinking on this last decision? Eileen A. Niece sleeping big-time executives and steal valuable cor- hellish array of gunshots going off around them. The concrete curb extensions further narrows the Clearwater porate information. But Cobb is sick of his line of One shot seriously wounds Saito in the chest, and space available for auto traffic. It completely elimi- work. He just wants to get home to his two small he looks ready to die. But then the dreamscape nates the space available for bicycles. We do have Criticizes cartoon children, from whom he’s been exiled because of shifts, and the wound is healed. You got all this straight? children in the neighborhood who ride their bicy- Editor: his being wrongfully accused of murdering his wife. His big chance to get out of the mind-invasion “Inception” was written and directed by Christo- cles. They are not allowed to ride on the sidewalks. I found the cartoon idiotic since an armed citizen racket comes when a businessman, Saito, hires pher Nolan, a 39-year-old British-American who de- They can only ride in the streets and there is insuf- would present a challenge to any criminal, but was Cobb to invade the mind of Fischer, a young indus- veloped the film over a 10-year span. The movie ficient room on Harn Boulevard for a car and a bi- disturbed that the Beach Bee is now mocking the trial heir, and convince him to break up the empire lasts 148 minutes, which is twenty minutes too cycle to pass the concrete curb extensions. Sure, Tea Party for their beliefs in the United States Con- he’ll inherit when his father dies. If Cobb can do long. Whether you enjoy or understand the movie the bicycle is supposed to stop when it comes to the stitution. this, he can return to the real world and be happy may depend on your IQ, your familiarity with LSD barrier to allow the auto to pass. They are betting What other rights don’t you think we should with his children. Or so he hopes. trips, and/or the success of your last reading of the children’s lives that they will stop. Wouldn’t have? That’s the skeleton of “Inception.” The guts of the Sigmund Freud’s dream theories. anyone think that may be rather high stakes? A So now any arrivals of the Beach Bee will go from film lie in its interwoven mind-games and its spe- I’m not sure how many stars to give “Inception.” child or an adult may be distracted on approaching the drive way right to the garbage can. cial effects meant to show the visions, grandeur But I’m glad I saw it. I’ll be happy to view it again, one of the curb barriers and accidentally pull into I’m sure if you and Dan Smith were up to date and horrors that can inhabit anyone’s dreams or but next time it will be at home on a DVD. This will the path of a car. Serious injury or death could be with current events you could find things in the subconscious. I don’t know if “Inception” will win allow me to stop the action any time I wish, to deci- the result. present administration to make fun of. any awards for its acting, but it’s a lock to pull pher what’s going on. If I were 30 and had grown I fail to see any useful purpose for the need of the Carl Muller down an Oscar or a Golden Globe for its special ef- up with assorted sci-fi computer games and gadg- curb extensions. However, there is a need for a bi- Indian Rocks Beach fects. They are so far out you may choose to see the ets as part of my daily training, I might not feel as cycle lane. There is sufficient room for a bicycle lane Editor’s note: Dan Smith’s cartoons do not neces- movie a second time just to again witness all of baffled as I do with many modern movies, TV pro- and this need and room takes nothing away from sarily reflect the views of Tampa Bay Newspapers. Paris turned upside-down or teams of assassins grams and communications devices. As is, I feel in- the room available for automobiles. This engineer- plying their trade while spinning through gravity- creasingly lost in today’s hi-tech world. I recently ing defect should be corrected before a tragedy re- Clean up after dogs free hotel corridors. learned that “app” is short for “application.” The lat- sults. Logic plays a part in this movie, but it’s slippery. est cellphones have dozens of invaluable apps, Editor: such as checking the weather in Minsk and learn- David Swan For example, near the film’s end for no apparent Many dog owners neglect to clean up after their reason the action shifts abruptly to an Alps-like ing Dick Cheney’s current heart rate. What a brave Clearwater dogs along the Pinellas Trail. This is unpleasant for setting. A mountain fortress houses Fischer’s dying new world. other users of the Trail and especially unpleasant Think for yourself for homeowners, such as me, whose property abuts Re: Silent Losses Support Group, July 15 the trail. 9911 Seminole Blvd., Seminole, FL 33772 Editor: It is unfortunate that dog owners do not treat Tanya LeClair founded a group called Silent Loss- public property and those that live beside it with 727-397-5563 • Fax: 727-397-5900 • www.TBNweekly.com es for mothers who have lost their children. There- the same consideration they would show to their Publisher/President: Production Manager: Clearwater Beacon: fore, women in that situation would have others in neighbors and neighbors property. Dan Autrey Alexandra Caldwell the same situation to support them. Louise Fernandez David Brown [email protected] [email protected] The question here is why be selfish and have Largo [email protected] children to add to the world starvation problem, as Accounting Manager: Internet Services Manager: Pinellas Park Beacon: our world is multiplying rapidly in large numbers. Manager has love fest with council Andrea Marcarelli Suzette Porter Thomas A. Michalski Editor: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] There is more to life than being a housewife, Hooray for Patricia Plantamura and one lone let- Retail Advertising Manager: General Editorial: mother and basically a breeding mare for a man, ter writer in the Beacon this week! Seminole/Beach Beacon: Jay Rey [email protected] husband or otherwise. Frank Edmunds is one of the highest paid city Bob McClure Instead of being so self-centered, women need to managers in all of the little cities of Pinellas County. [email protected] [email protected] Circulation: stop basing their self-worth on a man, as there is He has a love fest with the councilors almost every Classified Advertising Manag- L. Shiflett year, and the voters of Seminole are busy with just more to life than a sexual relationship with a er: Largo Leader/Dunedin Beacon: Phone: 530-5521 trying to make a living in this economic slowdown man/woman. Shelly Fournier Tom Germond and don’t see how their little city is being ripped off People need to start thinking about what they [email protected] [email protected] can do to help alleviate the world’s problems, in- every year by this man. stead of physical gratification and adding to the If he truly were a man of honor, he would request Executive Editor: Belleair/Beach Bee: world’s problems by having children. Tom Germond Chary Southmayd Almost everyone in the world today complains See LETTERS, page 7A [email protected] [email protected] Leader, August 5, 2010 Viewpoints 7A On the road again ... in a 27-foot home on wheels I recently became the proud owner of a 27-foot Coachman motor home. And then the fun began. Thomas Or, maybe that should be, when self-made dis- asters began. Michalski Until recently I thought of camping as a room at a Marriott or Holiday Inn Express. It was my wife, Patricia, who convinced me about the benefits of a home on wheels. She did a lot of camping all over wife short-circuited the electric power with a defec- Michigan in her younger years. I’m from Brooklyn, tive hair dryer and I didn’t empty the shower/sink N.Y., and there weren’t many campsites in the city. holding tank until it backed up. “We could take the dog,” she said enthusiastical- Thanks to a fellow traveler, a man named ly, pointing to our wrinkle-nosed pug. “We could Stephen who was a college professor from Cana- save money on hotels and restaurants.” da, I learned about sanitation, electricity and un- I calculated that to make the RV pay for itself I’d folding the awning without amputating anything. have to drive it every day until 2065. I’d be 124 The campsite manager thought my frustration years old. was quite humorous because I was unable to get a So off to Lazy Days in Seffner we went. That’s picture on the TV. He pushed a button changing the granddaddy of all motor home dealerships. I the system from antenna use to cable. was teamed up with a salesman named Steve By the end of the first weekend I was raising Scialli, a former Lakeland cop, who introduced me and lowering the awning like a pro. I now can step to everything from monster bus coaches to pull down from the RV and turn on the generator at toys that sleep one or two people. the same time. And I quickly discovered why I finally settled on a Class C Coachman that RVers store sanitary hoses in an enclosed rear came with everything, including a kitchen sink. It bumper. (They tend to stink after use.) I also also has a very thirsty V-10 engine. learned that the yellow Mercury convertible that I then spent a small fortune on bedding, kitchen Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball used in the 1950s items, tools, even a wall clock that another RVer movie “The Long Long Trailer” in real life could not said had no place in a motor home. The Camping have done the job. World store adjacent to Lazy Days drew me like a RVers, and I’m a long way from being one until I magnet. Thirty minutes and too much spent get more miles under my belt, are very helpful money later I walked out with lawn chairs, how-to people. Their motto is “Just ask” and they will books and an assortment of gadgets. come up with answers. Every RVer, from owners Then came the first trip, to Ocala, that almost of tiny pull alongs to those with Greyhound bus- mirrored the misadventures of Robin Williams in size monstrosities, are willing to share their knowl- The Michalskis’ new home on wheels the movie, “RV,” that’s about the escapades of a edge and experience. vacationing family in a motor home. I managed to Lazy Days, unlike most large companies, did ev- for?”) And I did. get my hand trapped in the awning. I injured the erything they said they would, including answer- Just call if you have a problem, a service man- Often. other when my ring got caught on the ladder. My ing all my dumb questions (”What’s this button ager said. Until next time ...
LETTERS, from page 6A and one letter from a concerned citizen, who are aware In my five years of serving the residents of our city, I Dan Hester of where the big bucks of the city of Seminole are going. have always found Mr. Edmunds to be nothing but Seminole a reduction in salary, reductions on additions to his re- Residents need to remember to vote and change the professional in the way he performed his responsibili- tirement, and every other extravagant benefit that he faces on the City Council at every chance. ties. Praise for city manager receives every year for the same services that Dorothy Buck I honestly believe Ms. Plantamura is a smart person Editor: any city manager in any other little city in Pinellas Seminole but if her attacks are her way of consensus building, As a resident of Seminole since 2007, I would like to County receives, but he has done this for years and the she is going to fail. express my personal appreciation for the fine work ac- same old council gives him anything he asks for be- Plantamura is disappointing The other issue brought up in the article was a sug- complished by the City Manager, Frank Edmunds. cause they are afraid of him. Editor: gestion by Councilor (Bob) Matthews to extend Mr. Ed- I was pleased to read that the majority of City Coun- As far as annexation in his city is concerned, he I’m writing in response to the article in the Seminole munds’ contract. I am on record of not being a fan of cil members also recently gave Frank Edmunds praise sends city employees out to promise the citizens the Beacon dated July 20. As a former city of Seminole City long-term contracts. Mr. Edmunds is definitely an for his accomplishments. moon only to get them into the city for the 12 percent Council member, I must express my disappointment asset to our community but the time to renegotiate any Being a private citizen, I have had concerns regard- taxes on the electric bill each month, that goes into the with Councilor (Patricia) Plantamura’s review of the city ones contract should be in the final year of the existing ing the city’s future sustainability plans. I have also general fund – promising to pave roads, take down manager, Frank Edmunds. contract. In addition if Council decides to extend the been curious about Seminole’s new Public trees on private property, and better drainage. I honestly believe Ms. Plantamura has a personal contract I strongly suggest the contract is updated to Works/Emergency Operations Center. The three properties that were added this week issue with Mr. Edmunds. Since she joined council she today’s standards. On more than one occasion, Frank Edmunds has through annexation need to check their electric bill has singled out Mr. Edmunds and has made it very A simple extension of a contract written 10 years ago spent considerable time to answer my questions. I ap- next month and see where they get the advantage of clear to me her attacks are personal. Ms. Plantamura is not fair to the contract holder or to the city because preciate the extra effort of this city’s manager. paying 12 percent more each month forever. cannot make a distinction between the person (Mr. Ed- the labor laws have changed dramatically over the Mary DeGeorge-Hampton Thanks again for one councilor who is wide awake munds) and the position (city manager). years. 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888.FAN.RAYS 8A Leader, August 5, 2010 Dollars continue to flow into Lake Seminole project By SUZETTE PORTER mously approved an $800,000 and 7, are scheduled to go out Design, permitting and con- project is $16.7 million. of money for a lake that’s not re- grant agreement with the Florida for bid in 2012. struction of the six facilities cost BCI will be responsible for ally a lake,” Brickfield said. CLEARWATER – Pinellas Department of Environmental The purpose of the facilities is almost $11 million. Phase 1 of the project: environ- “This is one of those very frus- County commissioners ex- Protection to be used toward the to remove 50 percent of the Estimated annual operations mental data collection, survey, trating things we deal with on a pressed frustration July 27 over estimated construction costs of phosphorous entering Lake and maintenance cost is almost design and permitting with an daily basis,” said Commissioner continued spending to keep Lake $2.56 million for two regional Seminole from the 4,100-acre $500,000. The cost will be split estimated cost of $700,000. Susan Latvala. Seminole up to required stan- alum stormwater treatment facil- urban watershed and to improve between Pinellas County, 48 Phase 1 is expected to take 24 Latvala was speaking of deci- dards. ities within sub Basins 2 and 7 circulation in the lake. percent; city of Largo, 37 per- months. sions made in the past that cre- At the end of the day, the com- of the Lake Seminole Watershed. According to staff notes, the cent; city of Seminole, 13 per- Estimated cost for Phase 2 is ate problems for the future. missioners had approved action The management plan calls for project is “critical to restoring cent; and the Florida $16 million and includes the ac- “It’s insane,” she said. “Future on lake projects totaling more construction of six regional alum water quality and beneficial Department of Transportation, 2 tual construction and dredging. commissioners will be dealing than $30 million treatment facilities. Two facilities aquatic habitat in Lake Semi- percent. Phase 2 is expected to take 30 with this forever.” Penny for Pinellas dollars, as are currently under construction nole.” The commissioners also ap- months and has a scheduled well as federal and state funding and the bypass canal, the third The project also is a key com- proved the ranking of firms and completion date of Dec. 31, The quandary and money from the Southwest system, is scheduled to go out ponent of a 2007 federal and authorized staff to begin negoti- 2016. Kelli Levy, Pinellas County De- Florida Water Management Dis- for bid this fall. The fourth sys- state approved plan and should ations with the No. 1 ranked The commissioners approved partment of Environmental Man- trict, will pay for the projects. tem is scheduled for bid in 2011. help meet mandated Total Maxi- firm, BCI Engineers & Scientists a cooperative funding agreement The commissioners unani- The final two, sub Basins 2 mum Daily Load requirements. Inc., Lakeland, for the Lake with the Southwest Florida agement program manager, said Seminole sediment removal proj- Water Management District to the lake had been “doomed” from ect. Commissioner Neil Brick- pay half of the cost of Phases 1 conception. field voted no. and 2. When asked if the option ex- The estimated price tag for the “This is a tremendous amount isted to remove the dams and let the area revert to the way it was, A COMMON SIDE EFFECT OF MEDICAL WEIGHT LOSS Levy said it was impossible, es- Lose 21 pounds in 4 Weeks!* pecially in light of today’s water here is no more effective way to lose weight than with a physician-directed program. Only a medical doctor can quality requirements. T customize a plan based on your unique metabolism, thyroid, medication and other physical weight-loss issues. She also said a number of res- Find out why thousands are turning to The Center for Medical Weight Loss idents had deeded property to for affordable solutions. WEIGHT LOSS the county to allow the land to Gregory W. Nestor, MD be flooded to create the lake. Board Certified Internist Initial Evaluation includes: Those deeds must be honored, Deborah Nolan, ANP, MSN EKG • Labwork she said. Board Certified in Adult Medicine First Week Supply of Appetite Suppressants Levy called Lake Seminole the and Exam all for $135! county’s “personal Everglades.” 5425 Park St. N., Ste. 1E She said current plans to in- St. Petersburg, 33709 Weekly Checkup includes: Nutrition Counseling and stall the alum facilities to treat $ the water, along with removal of 727-547-THIN 1 Week Supply of Appetite Suppressants 35! sediments with the dredging the center for (8446) NO GIMMICKS! project, would help the lake. She medical weight loss® www.mdbethin.com Board Certified Endocrinologist said staff was continuing to look for grants to help pay more of *Results based on random sample of 58 men and 61 women on our medically prescribed diet. Results may vary by center. 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Prior to joining Fifth Third, Walters worked at SunTrust Bank a.m. until 1:30 p.m. so that members, guests and general citizens The registration deadline is Thursday, Aug. 5. To register, please where she spent over five years working as a high net worth client can register to vote, change their voting addresses or ask questions. call the chamber at 584-2321 or e-mail [email protected]. adviser in the private wealth management department in Tampa and The table also will be set up for citizens before and during BPW No-shows will be billed. Sarasota. She and her husband relocated to Tampa Bay in 2004 meetings on Sept. 2 and Sept. 16. from New York where she worked in the institutional asset manage- To R.S.V.P., call 471-8248, fax: 314-602-7823 or e-mail Chamber seeks awards nominations ment industry at firms including Sanderson Asset Management, [email protected]. For information, visit www.BPWSt CLEARWATER – The Largo/Mid-Pinellas Chamber of Commerce Zurich Scudder Investments Inc., Lazard Asset Management and PetePinellas.org. is accepting nominations for its Citizen of the Year and Mac Nor- Morgan Stanley. cross Small Business Person of the Year awards. Walters received her bachelor’s in government from Cornell Uni- Stylist attends Redken Exchange The presentations during the chamber’s 58th annual meeting is versity and has received her Certified Financial Planner and Char- LARGO – Salon West’s Denise Ramik recently attended classes at set for Friday, Sept. 17, at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort, 1160 Gulf tered Financial Consultant designations. She is a member of the the Redken Exchange in New York City, one of the hair industry’s Blvd. Tampa Bay Agility Club and enjoys competing in competitive dogs leading resources for higher learning. Citizen of the Year nominees have focused attention to the sports. She currently resides in Valrico with her husband. Along with stylists from around the globe, Ramik learned ad- Largo/Mid-Pinellas region through their direct efforts which has vanced techniques in hair design and haircolor from leading experts generated acclaim or public notice; have outstanding achievement Bayside Gymnastics plans open house in the salon industry. in community service; and have performed volunteer (uncompensat- ST. PETERSBURG – Bayside Gymnastics and Cheerleading will ed) services to the community. host an open house Saturday, Aug. 14, 1 to 4 p.m., at its new, larger Largo Chamber plans networking Offices/chairmanships of national, state and local civic and non- facility at 4400 34th St. N. LARGO – The Largo/Mid-Pinellas Chamber’s business leads pro- profit organizations will be considered. 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Meet the McNeals, Pinellas County's answer to 'Pawn Stars' Like the guys on the popular TV show, McNeal Antiques buys and sells all kinds of antiques and collectibles, jewelry and coins. The 3,000-square-foot showroom is full of interesting items in every collectible area – they even have an antique bumper car in the middle of the floor. ST. PETERSBURG – Fans of the History Channel's popular reality Jim went on to explain the difference between a local, family-owned and rare U.S. gold coins, mint sets, Morgan and Peace Dollars, books show "Pawn Stars" may be surprised to learn that Pinellas has its own business like McNeal Antiques and the fly-by-night dealers, hotel-room and supplies. hometown version of the Harrsion family's famed pawn shop, buyers and television scams and mail-in companies. "Come in and browse around,” Jim said. McNeal Antiques, Jewelry conveniently located in St. Petersburg's Kenneth City. "At McNeal Antiques, we have three comfortable buying stations, and Coins is bursting with rare, valuable and coveted items – But McNeal Antiques, Jewelry and Coins is not a pawn shop, though and a professional, courteous sales staff for jewelry, stamps and coins; something for everyone, from the casual collector to the serious it boasts the same government licensing. antiques and collectibles and everything we offer." Jim said that connoisseur. “You’re going to like it here.” "The atmosphere is entirely different from conventional pawn shops," McNeal Antiques also employs armed security – real, off-duty police said Jim Bartlett, an appraiser at the establishment. He has been officers. They offer expert jewelry and watch repair. "The appraisers What's in your safe deposit box? appraising antiques and jewelry for 20 years. "We have a much more will display the items you bring in a tray, test or research the items in comfortable waiting area with television, magazines, candy and cookies. McNeal Antiques, Jewelry and Coin is best known for its zany The coffee is always on, and we even offer hot chocolate and tea." television commercials and its slogan – What's in YOUR jewelry box? The business’ newest campaign continues along the same lines. History Now, McNeal is asking What's in your safe deposit box? McNeal Antiques, Jewelry and Coins is a family-owned, family- Some people pay an annual fee of $100 to a bank to store family operated business that dates back to 1980. heirlooms, documents, gold, silver coins and rare items. In some cases, "We were in the coin and jewelry business in Indiana until we people may not even remember what they're safeguarding. moved to Florida in 1992," said John McNeal. John and his wife, Laura, McNeal offers to meet customers at the customer's bank to evaluate opened 4th Street Antique Alley in 1993 as an antique mall with 50 dealers in a 10,000-square-foot showroom. Their mall was an outlet for and make an offer at no obligation. Customers also may bring in many other freelance antique, jewelry and coin dealers to display and anything of value to the store and convert unwanted items into cash. sell their merchandise. "In 2006, we decided to sell the mall and go back to being freelance dealers. We moved to our current location in 2008." McNeal Antiques also offers: McNeal Antiques, Jewelry and Coins does total estate liquidation • Written Certified Appraisals – For Insurance purposes, tax and including autos and real property. probate, inheritance distribution or divorce settlement "Our staff consists of an auctioneer, a realtor, a gemologist and • Estate sales – McNeal Antiques will bid to buy one item or entire jeweler, a certified appraiser for general antiques, an art estates from lawyers, banks, powers of attorney and the general public appraiser, sports memorabilia specialist, coins and stamps." for onsite sales, liquidation or removal According to John, if it's an antique or collectable, McNeal Antiques • House calls – At no cost or obligation, representatives from buys and sells it. "We love our jobs," John said. "We buy and sell gold, From left to right: John McNeal, Scott with daughter Hazel, Ron, Christy McNeal Antiques will meet with you or your family at home, a storage silver, diamonds, coin, bullion and antiques, militaria and collectibles. (McNeal,s daughter with dog Cloe), Jim Bartlett and Laura McNeal facility or bank to discuss and evaluate your items for sale and make a Selling to McNeal Antiques front of you via computer and then evaluate them and explain what fair offer. In the current recession and with gold prices continuing to surge, a you have." McNeal Antiques, Jewelry and Coins is centrally located at 6206 54th number of businesses have sprung up recently trying to take advantage Most importantly, McNeal Antique evaluations and appraisals are Ave. N., St. Petersburg. Call 544-6464. of the situation. offered for free in a comfortable setting – without any pressure or If you have an item and would like an appraisal, you may e-mail a "It's very confusing with all of the new 'We buy gold for Cash' stores obligation. photo to McNeal Antique at [email protected], using the and out-of-town hotel buyers popping up everywhere," Jim said. He "It’s lots of fun," Jim said. "We pay cash or check – your choice." subject line “I Need an Appraisal.” warns prospective gold sellers that such outfits have no long-term For more information and market quotes, visit mcnealantiques.com. interest or concern for their customers' past, present or future business. Buying from McNeal Antiques To get an idea of the rare treasures, coveted collectibles and amazing In some cases, the business may not even be licensed or qualified to For those who collect coins, McNeal Antiques offers bullion coins for acquisitions the team at McNeal Antiques routinely handle, look for ads in appraise the gold they're buying. "They feel no obligation to treat sale all the way up to PSGS slabbed investment coins. The store also this newspaper in the coming weeks. customers fairly. They'll be on their way in a few days." sells investment coins, gold bars, krugerrands, maple leaves and foreign
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Clearwater • “The Kitchen Witches,” by Caroline Smith, through Sept. 5, at Early Bird Dinner Theatre, presented at the Italian-American Club, 200 S. McMullen-Booth Road. Seating for performances Thursday through Sunday is 4 p.m. Seating for matinees Thursday and Saturday is 11 a.m. Admission is $29.90 a person. Call 446- 5898 or visit www.earlybirddinnertheatre.com. • “Regrets Only,” by Paul Rudnick, through Aug. 15, at West Coast Players Theatre, 21905 U.S. 19. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays, 8 p.m. Matinees are Sundays, 2 p.m. Tickets are $18 for adults, and $15 for seniors, students and members of the military. For reservations, call 437-2363. Directed by Ginny Fraebel, “Regrets Only” is a smart comedy about friendship, loyalty and what it means to be in a relationship. Filled with outlandish characters including Manhattan socioalites and a maid who changes personalties like outfits, the show takes on one of the most hotly contested political issues of our time. • Art exhibit featuring the work of Gayle DeCoste, through Aug. 15, at West Coast Players Theater, 21905 U.S. 19. DeCoste will ex- hibit her art during the run of West Coast Players comedy “Regrets Only,” a comedy about Manhatten socialites. DeCoste’s impresion- istic style of the New England seascape, Florida sunsets and New York will be showcased. The public is invited. For information, call 437-2363. • The eighth annual Fashions with Flair silent auction and fashion show fundraiser, Saturday, Aug. 7, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the Fort Harrison Hotel, 210 South Fort Harrison Ave. Tickets are $55 a person, $400 for a table of eight or $500 for a table of 10. VIP tickets may be purchased for $75 a person, $550 for a table of Photo by MACALL POLAY eight or $675 for a table 10. Tickets will be available until July 30. Will Ferrell, left, and Mark Wahlberg star in Columbia Pictures’ comedy “The Other Guys.” Call 667-3599. Sponsored by Clearwater Community Volunteers a volunteer arm of the Church of Scientology in Clearwater, a 501 nonprofit organization, the event will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Northern Florida, Suncoast Region; the Opening this week Children’s Home Inc.; and Winter Wonderland. The event will in- clude auction items priced from $5 to thousands, including crafts, baked goods, celebrity items, gift certificates, art, gift baskets, de- Ferrell, Wahlberg partner as ‘The Other Guys’ signer jewelry and a 22-foot sailboat. Tampa Bay’s leading ladies will model fashions from Ambrias of St. Petersburg. Models will in- Compiled by LEE CLARK ZUMPE clude Susan Valdes, Hillsborough County School Board Member District 1; Cat Coats, Pinellas Sheriff Jim Coats wife; Kathleen Pe- A number of new movie releases will hit theaters this week, in- ters, Mayor of South Pasadena; Lisa Andrews; Cathy De- cluding the following films opening in wide release: Knoblough; and Margaret Word Burnsides, editor of the “Tampa Bay Magazine.” ‘The Other Guys’ • Kathy Griffin, Friday, Aug. 13, 8 p.m., at Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 N. McMullen-Booth Road. Reserved tickets range from Genre: Action, adventure and comedy $52.50 to $103.00 and are available at the ticket office, by calling Cast: Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Eva Mendes, Michael Keaton 791-7400 or online at www.rutheckerdhall.com or www.ticketmas- and Steve Coogan ter.com. The comedian returns to REH for the first time since her Director: Adam McKay two sold-out performances in 2009. A Chicago native, Griffin, a Rated: PG-13 multi-faceted performer with a rapid fire wit, is probably best NYPD Detectives Christopher Danson (Dwayne Johnson) and P.K. known for her reality show “Kathy Griffin: My Life On The D-List,” Highsmith (Samuel L. Jackson) are the baddest and most beloved which debuted on Bravo to rave reviews in 2005. The first three cops in New York City. They don’t get tattoos – other men get tattoos seasons were each nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Reali- of them. ty Program. Griffin took home the award in 2007 and 2008. Two desks over and one back, sit Detectives Allen Gamble (Will • Dion, Saturday, Aug. 21, 8 p.m., at Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 N. Ferrell) and Terry Hoitz (Mark Wahlberg). You’ve seen them in the background of photos of Danson and Highsmith, out of focus and Photo by K.C. BAILEY/SUMMIT ENTERTAINMENT LLC. McMullen-Booth Road. Reserved tickets range from $35 to $70 Sharni Vinson and Rick Malambri star in “Step Up 3D” from eyes closed. They’re not heroes – they’re the other guys. and are available at the ticket office, by calling 791-7400 or online Touchstone Pictures and Summit Entertainment. at www.rutheckerdhall.com or www.ticketmaster.com. Dion and But every cop has his or her day and soon Gamble and Hoitz his music represent a special time and place – a moment when a stumble into a seemingly innocuous case no other detective wants to Acclaimed director Jon M. Chu, who made his feature directorial song could mean so much and a singer could sum up what it touch that could turn into New York City’s biggest crime. It’s the op- debut on the box-office hit “Step Up 2 The Streets,” returns to direct means to be young, in love and on top of the world. A street poet portunity of their lives, but do these guys have the right stuff? a multi-talented cast of performers, including break-out talent Adam and singer of extraordinary versatility range and resonance, Dion G. Sevani and Alyson Stoner, who both reprise their original roles, defined rock and roll for a generation. In 1957 he formed Dion and ‘Step Up 3D’ plus newcomers Rick Malambri and Sharni Vinson. Dancers The Belmonts, named after Belmont Avenue, in the heart of the Genre: Drama and musical Stephen “Witch” Boss, Keith Stallworth, Kendra Andrews, Martin Bronx. “I Wonder Why” was their first hit and over the next two Cast: Rick Malambri, Sharni Vinson, Adam G. Sevani, Alyson Lombard, Facundo Lombard and Oren “Flearock” Michaeli co-star . years the group earned a reputation not only for topping the Stoner and Harry Shum Jr. New York’s intense street-dancing underground comes alive in eye-popping digital 3D as the raw, passion-fueled culture goes glob- harts but for creating some of the most vital and exciting doo-wop Director: Jon Chu al. A tight-knit group of street dancers, including Luke and Natalie, music of the American scene. With songs such as “A Teenager In Rated: PG-13 team up with NYU freshman Moose and find themselves pitted Love” and “Where or When,” Dion and The Belmonts earned their The hip-hop fairy tale that first captivated audiences in the sum- against the world’s best hip-hop dancers in a high-stakes showdown place in the history books. Also appearing will be special guest mer of 2006 continues as “Step Up 3D,” the third installment of the hit film franchise from Touchstone Pictures and Summit Entertain- that will change their lives forever. ment, ups the ante as the first dance drama ever to be shot and re- See LOOKING AHEAD, page 3B See OPENING, page 2B leased in digital 3D.
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