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Rivals and Friends on the Rick’s Reef Same Track Stellar By Betsy Judge Reviews Drive They skate hard, hit Ice Box is a cos - hard and fall hard, and if metologist and pre - Performance you think the full contact school teacher from sport of roller derby is a Clearwater. She saw a By TIR Staff relic, think again. bout promoted on Not only is roller Facebook. It was on Five star reviews is what motivates Tyler Hipsley derby alive and well in St. St. Patrick’s Day in and the staff at Rick’s Reef in St. Pete Beach, Pete; but because doing it 2016. “And I joined “Where old world Florida meets new world taste!” on a flat track is too tame two days later,” says “I push my staff, and I make sure they are given for the members of the the former street a little incentive to give perfect service, I make sure Deadly Rival Roller rollerblader. my kitchen staff is giving 100 percent and food Derby Team, they do it Susie Perez from comes out perfect every time,” says Tyler, the gen - on the only banked track St. Pete is a pharmacy eral manager. in Florida and one of A Jammer (red helmet) races around the track to score tech by day, a reli - only ten in the U.S. after making it through the opposing team’s blockers. gious educator on Jammers wear a “panty” with a star over their helmets With team names like designating them as the teams’ scoring player. Sundays, a student Princess Slaya, Suzie B. working on her RN Catastrophe, Ice Box and Murder Ride, the women and in her spare time who play at the Slayground in St. Pete, have extreme - she is Suzie B. Catastrophe. She says her best friend ly varied backgrounds. sent her “Whip It,” the 2009 movie about roller Loren Yancey is the director of operations for derby, and she was hooked. Tampa Bay Food Trucks. The Treasure Island resi - “I started in Tampa with a flat track team 10 years dent was a semi-professional dancer in New York ago then I moved to Deadly Rival when it was still a before moving here. flat track team.” “I started researching them a year before I start - The banked track is courtesy of what she calls ed,” says Slaya, their designated PR person. She was the “wizardry of Murder,” Tricia Carney-Wells aka worried about injuries, “but I missed being part of a Murder Ride and owner of the league. “She worked team; I missed the camaraderie.” hard to find the banked track for us.” Murder pur - A little over a year ago, she participated in one of chased it from Reno Nevada and paid to have it their monthly recruitment nights where potential moved. Today they call it the BLT, the biggest little players use loaner gear to see if the sport is for them. track that came from the biggest little city in the world. She liked it, took the name Princess Slaya and Despite her name, Murder Ride has a contagious became fresh meat–a rookie. giggle. She started on a flat track about 13 years ago It took her about six weeks to get through fresh in Tampa. When it became too difficult to make Photos like this from Rick’s Reef’s Facebook page meat training and into advanced fresh meat, another practices there, the litigation paralegal from St. Pete captures the fun atmosphere at the local eatery. six months to get to the league, and another few started Deadly Rival here. It seems to be working. While there are some months before she was ready to bout–play a game. DERBY continued on page 8 critical reviews particularly when they first took over in 2016, as of press time they were rated 4.5 stars on TripAdvisor, 4 stars on Yelp and 4.6 stars on Facebook. PHOTO And he engages with reviewers. “I always I try to respond, as best as I can, to every comment, OF THE whether it’s positive or negative.” MONTH Why Rick’s Reef? “For something different; we Photograph by: Peter Clark, Tierra Verde, FL wanted something more local … more laid-back, more casual,” he responds. “Eye on the prize!” Magnificent osprey taken while kayaking the “FRESH FOOD NOT FAST FOOD” jumps Northern Shell Key Preserve area. off a sign on the wall. “Everything is made fresh here–we don’t have microwaves; we don't have heat lamps,” he says. What he does promise is “phenomenal burgers,” “fish tacos which are amaz - ing” and “great lobster mac & cheese.” They have redecorated, upgraded some recipes and added other menu items for more variety. “We get a lot of great feedback.” Getting locals in initially was a challenge and they are often surprised by the food. “One guy told me, ‘I lived here 10 years and walked by every day. I thought it was a bar and never realizer they had food.’ We have breakfast, lunch and dinner,” Tyler says, “and they are amazed at our breakfast.” That menu includes 11 types of “Eggs Ben- Addiction” and 8 different omelettes. On the week - ends patrons may wash it down with endless Participants are allowed to submit one photo per month by the 10th of the month mimosas or Sangria, or something from the Bloody for the next contest. Submit to: info@ theislandreporter.com RICK’S continued on page 5 2 - The Island Reporter - April 2018

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S h o p The Treasures o f Treasure Island April 2018 - The Island Reporter - 3 Beverage Beat A Rosé by Any Other Name… By Ellen L. Capitosti

As we gently slip-slide our way toward the heat - spend in contact with the wine. The longer the sparkling and Champagne. The sparkling variety wave we lovingly refer to as “summer,” let us not maceration, the darker the wine. This time in the is paired similarly to other sparklings and allow these delicate spring days to pass by without tannins also allows the rosé to take on the more Champagnes. The weightier vintage rosé partaking of the beautifully hued levels of dryness distinctively tannic characteristics found in red Champagne is even able to hold its own when and styles that make up rosé wine. wines made from that type of grape. For example, paired with grilled or roasted game birds. Rosé is the French word for pink; however, if a rosé made from the grape of the Malbec, will not Two lovely rosés to try are the King Estate’s the wine hails from Portugal or Spain, it is called only be a darker color, but a little spicy, as well. Acrobat Rosé 2014 and Hacienda de Arinzano rosado. If it began life in Italy, it is known as Rosé also lends itself well to pairing with Rosé 2014. The Acrobat Rosé 2014 has supple rosato. All the same word in any language which lighter, springtime fare because it can range from fruit flavors at the entrance, fresh acid which sum up the beautiful springtime essence that is fruity and floral when made in Provence or from brings out the citrus, and spice and floral notes are rosé wine. a pinot, to semi sweet when made from vin gris or carried throughout. The Hacienda de Arinzano The color, although basically pink, can range garnacha rosado, to dry from cabernet franc or 2014 is made from the tempranillo grape and its from a pale straw pink, to true pink, to a more Loire rosé. When pairing a dry rosé with food, most notable characteristics are velvety and har - orangey-pink. This is due to the types of grapes think of foods that pair well with crisp dry white monious, refined, elegant, and expressive. from which the rosé is derived. Since grapes with wines such as grilled fish, shellfish, and light pas - So, don’t be afraid of a pink wine and let that red skin have a white flesh, it is the process of tas or goat cheese. A fruity rosé is not above a deter you from adding it to your springtime buf - allowing the lightly crushed grapes to macerate in good old-fashioned barbecue and pairs well with fet. There is a rosé out there for every palate! their skins which produces the color. The color is other spicy foods, even curry. Ellen Capitosti is the owner of Tostis Spirits & also dependent on the amount of time the skins Rosé is not only available as a still wine, but Fine Wines.

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With this issue of The Island Reporter we are for the space. We pride ourselves on our stories and expanding our distribution area to reach east of have avoided sponsored content; but it makes mar - I-275 adjacent to the Skyway Marina District includ - keting sense and it will always be identified as such. Publisher Betsy Judge ing portions of Lakewood Estates and Pinellas I really enjoyed talking to the ladies of Deadly Graphic Design Lorrie Bellinger Point. This will include about 3,000 residences and Rival. I didn’t know roller derby still existed until I businesses that many of our southeastern advertis - saw it promoted at The Wheelhouse restaurant. Regular Contributors ers have expressed an interest in reaching for quite I was amazed at the diverse backgrounds of the • Ellen Capitosti, beverage beat some time. We have been impressed with the ener - women on the team and the support they get from gy and excitement we see among the business own - family, friends and volunteers. It is truly something • Dennis Merritt Jones, encouraging words ers in the area and the level of support and encour - to experience. Check them out on Apr. 28. agement that is being offered by the City of St. There are a number of great events coming up • Jackie Minniti, Florida author series Petersburg and the Skyway Marina District this month including the 8th Annual Salute to • Bruce Norris, cartoonist Association (SMDA). We are proud to be a new the Military and First Responders at Horan Park member of the SMDA and look forward to partici - in St. Pete Beach on Apr. 14. This event began as • Sabrina O’Donnell, columnist pating and promoting their meetings and events. a pancake breakfast at the Hurricane Restaurant in This issue is also the debut of our front page Pass-a-Grille hosted by the Veterans of South • Wayne Shattuck, columnist business feature which is sponsored content often Pinellas County. Over the years it has morphed to • Dave Smith, The old professor referred to as native advertising. Our staff writes the the current one-day festival and car show. story based on interviews like any other article in the Proceeds go directly to help local veterans. Hope • Sally G. Yoder, Features paper; the exception is that the sponsor is given an to see you there. opportunity to review it before publication and pays Happy April and don’t forget those taxes. Advertising Sales • Gigi Grimshaw

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Rick’s Reef breakfast patrons may choose from 11 types of Benedict, 8 omelettes along with a variety of other breakfast items. They also have endless mimosas or Sangria, and an extensive Bloody Mary Bar on weekends.

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As I write spring training for the boys of sum - Thanks a lot! Another had a motorcycle rider mer is under way. The talk is about the major lea - jump through a ring of fire. A squirrel rode a zip guers. Who can throw fast? Who will make the line at one game. team? Who may have a good year? Who will be On “Redneck Night” one club gave away traded? Or, maybe who won’t? mason jars along with prizes for the best mullet But I like minor league games. The guys trying and the dirtiest truck. Redneck sushi, rice and to make it to “The Show” try a little harder. spam, was served at the concession stand. For They’re not yet prima donnas. With an average “Field of Dreams Night” the Portland Red Sox had salary of nearly $4 million plus $100 per day for their team wearing throwback jerseys and enter meals, big leaguers expect to be pampered, and through a makeshift cornfield. Between innings they are. They become celebrities. Minor leaguers fans were permitted to rest their heads on the fare less well. A Triple-A player may make $2,500 bases –to dream I guess. per month with $25 for meals, and he may not be Our local minor league teams will have promo - paid during the off season. A salary jump to tions. The Dunedin Blue Jays will give away hock - $4 million is a powerful incentive. ey pucks on Canada Day, and a dual bobble hon - When the old St. Petersburg Pelicans played, oring a father and son who both played for the from my window I could see the scoreboard and team. Suppose it will have two heads a bobbing? the field except for the pitcher’s mound and home Beer, bacon, and fireworks night has appeal. The plate. What happened there I could only guess. If Clearwater Threshers will be big on dogs: $2 hot it looked like an interesting score I would slip into dogs one night, $6 dog tickets another to kick off the stands for the last few innings. When the Ybor the dog days of summer. Is Fido a fan? Tom Jones City Rays play ball, maybe the Pelicans will return. of the Tampa Bay Times says Spectrum Stadium Minor league teams really work to make the has the best Philly Cheesesteak sandwich! On NEW L OCA TION • N EW I SL AND G RILLE games fun. I attended one game in a northern city opening night with the Threshers the Blue Jays SAME G REA T F OOD & S ER VICE will give away magnets. What an attraction! where local haircutters were offering 50¢ cuts. At INDOOR -O UTDOOR B AR another hot dogs were almost free. At one I saw Rays tickets start at $20 and go up to $250. - 125 SEA TS OUTSIDE early teens racing by running inside giant clear Imagine what that means for a dad who wants to - LOUNGE AREAS plastic balls. It’s no surprise that baseball cards, take his wife and two kids to a ball game. With eats - VIEW OF THE G RAND C ANAL kid’s back packs, and bobble heads are given out, and parking he can easily drop $125. DOCK AND D INE but one team gave away toilet seat cushions. It was But minor league tickets cost less. Clearwater PUPPY F RIENDL Y a follow up to the plungers they had given away Threshers tix start at $6. Dad can take the family 3 O YSTER S HUCKING S TATIONS the year before. What do you suppose they’ll have and get by for lots less. If you’re a senior you’ll get LIVE M USIC D AIL Y this year? On “Prostate Cancer Awareness Night,” all 10 Wednesday night games for $25, plus free GREA T, C ASUAL I SLAND A TMOSPHERE one team gave 1,000 men big foam fingers. PROFESSOR continued on page 10

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DERBY continued from front page “When I did it, I said I intended to bring a On a cool night in banked track here because nobody had one. Four late February, Deadly years later I found the track…and then the space.” Rival players qualified She won’t say what the track cost her, “But it was and available to bout expensive, and…it was expensive getting it here.” are divided into two The desire to play on the only banked track in teams of 11 players the region prompts players to drive from as far each. Shortly after the away as Daytona, Orlando and Ocala. doors open at 5:30 p.m. For a bout, each team has five players skating there is a party atmos - simultaneously on the track counterclockwise. phere as players, volun - One skater is the designated scorer called the jam - teers, families and fans mer. She wears a “panty,” a helmet cover with a file into the facility. star. The other four are blockers; one blocker may Some of the massive be designated the pivot identified by a stripped rolling side doors are panty. Pivots are blockers allowed to become a open and a band plays jammer in the course of play. in the corner. Beer and wine is complementary A whistle commences the jam which is 60 sec - (tips appreciated) thanks onds or less. When a jammer makes it past the to sponsors like Florida opposing team once, each additional pass is a Orange Groves Winery. point. Blockers use body contact, changing posi - Herring’s Catch food tions, and other tactics to assist their jammer while truck has a variety of hindering the opposing team’s jammer. The bouts fried shrimp and chick - consists of four, 15 minute quarters with a en, and “DRRD-Y Girl 15 minute halftime break. After the game the team merchandise is for sale. heads to The Wheelhouse bar and restaurant on Central Avenue for an after party. Tickets for the bouts are $15 for adults, $8 for kids, and fans may opt to Players have to practice a certain amount time put out $40 for one of four “VIP” seats. between bouts in order to play. There are designat - ed practice nights Monday through Thursday and Ticket sales helps with expenses like track mainte - Saturday mornings based on the level of the player. nance and members pay dues. “We’re not a nonprof - Players are encouraged to practice beyond their des - it,” explains Slaya, “but we raise money to keep us ignated period. Murder says their injury rate is fairly afloat because we’re a bootstrap operation.” low and attributes that to getting enough practice. The players begin to warm-up at 6:30 and, They have a travel team that plays away games after singing the National Anthem, the bout against other banked track leagues. begins at 7 p.m.

Players, coaches and fans stand for the The player in the striped panty is the pivot, singing of the national anthem a blocker who can become a jammer and score if before the bout. she is passed the star panty by the jammer.

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During practice players warm up individually then work on communicating on the track. They yell, “high” or “low” as the last skater passes by letting skaters ahead know if she is coming by above or below them. Loren Yancey, aka Princess Slaya (bottom left) uses the floor of the Skaters Choice Skate Shop at the Slaygrounds to illustrate a play.

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So many gods, so many creeds, dency in tough times may be to withdraw from So many paths that wind and wind, others because we are so consumed by our own While just the art of being kind fears, concerns and problems. However, when we Is all the sad world needs. withdraw, that’s when a sense of isolation comes flooding in. And, yet, if we think about it, a sim - ~ Ella Wheeler Wilcox ple act of kindness to another can instantly recon - I have recently been witnessing in my own life nect them to life in ways we may never know. Just how powerful and fun an act of kindness can be. think about that. Your act of kindness could be I take my garbage cans to the curb on Sunday the bridge that another needs at that moment to night because the trash collectors come early on get them through the day. And, irrespective of the Monday. For the past few months when I go out simplicity of the act you may think you are on Monday to put the cans back alongside my extending to others, universally speaking, there's house, they are not there. Someone has mysteri - no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act ously and very stealthily moved them back. Now, of kindness creates a ripple effect which reaches I have heard about people in the drive-through out far beyond the act. That’s the empowering paying for someone else’s coffee, or another’s fare thing about kindness--when we receive kindness at a toll booth, but never have I heard of acts of we are naturally inspired to extend it to others. “trash can kindness!” I suspect it is one of my Perhaps Ella Wheeler Wilcox was right. The neighbors and it’s really got my attention. What world needs more kindness, but with whom and his or her motivation is I don’t know, but I am where does it begin? Perhaps by practicing the art interpreting it as a generous and selfless act of of being kind you might just be the one to change kindness. There is something very empowering the world. It could be while standing in line at the about extending kindness to others, especially grocery store by inviting the person behind you to when done anonymously. go ahead of you. It might be by holding a door This simple act of kindness has me thinking a open for someone. It could be as simple as a wel - lot about how human beings coexist, not just as coming smile...or, if you really want to see your neighbors, but as passengers on this ever-shrink - neighbor go a bit batty, try the stealth “trash can ing “spaceship called planet earth” as referred to kindness” maneuver. by Buckminster Fuller. Our differences are so vast Any way you slice it, a deeper experience of in so many ways. Between cultural values and tra - kindness is what we all inherently desire. We are ditions, nationalities, religions, politics, etc., we hardwired for kindness because it is in our spiritu - can feel very isolated at times. Kindness can be al DNA to treat one another with reverence and the bridge that connects us because it is some - loving kindness. We just have to be mindful of the thing to which every human being can relate. An spiritual beings we really are and the acts of kind - act of kindness is easily understood and can super - ness will follow naturally with grace and ease, not sede any language, religious or cultural gap. because we should be kind, but because we can. Kindness can be thought of as a universal lan - To this end I close with one of my favorite quotes guage we all can speak--with actions. by the Dalai Lama: “This is my simple religion. The ancient philosopher Philo of Alexandria There is no need for temples; no need for compli - (20 AD - 50 AD) said, “Be kind, for everyone you cated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart meet is fighting a hard battle.” It seems some is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.” things in the human realm never change. Times I rather like that philosophy. How about you? have never been tougher than they are right now for the majority of people, and the “normal” ten - Copyright © 2018 - DMJ Presentations www.DennisMerrittJones.com

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In early March, St. Petersburg city officials resident-owned pipes are included) and three briefed members of the Alliance for Bayway treatment plants. Communities (ABC) and the Academy of During periods of very heavy rain, leakage Senior Professionals at Eckerd College on their through cracks in underground pipes and above- plans to improve and maintain the wastewater ground water permeating manholes and other system in the wake of spills on the Pinellas openings substantially increases flow into the Bayway in 2015 and subsequent larger spills in plants –up to six or more times the amount of other parts of the city. actual sewage according to recent measurements. Public Works Administrator Claude Tankersley There is ongoing maintenance to repair known and Leisha Pica of Jacobs Engineering, program leaks, but the primary effort has been expanding manager for development of a long-range master the total capacity of the plants to handle the plan, conducted the town hall-style meeting to increased flow during major weather events. In educate residents on the system which includes 950 miles of city-owned pipe (1,800 miles when PLANS continued on page 14

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On Apr. 21 a traditional sound of music will fill while the food vendors and beer the air in Pass-a-Grille as Beach Goes Pop cele - trucks worked both nights. brates its 28th year of bringing live music, food Local organizations like the and a wonderful evening to the beach. Pinellas Marine Institute, the Gulf The tradition began in 1991 when the St. Pete Beaches Historical Museum, Paul Beach Chamber of Commerce was looking for a Newmans Over the Hill Gang and fundraiser and Beach Goes Pop literally “popped All Children’s Hospital were some up” to their rescue. The concert event was held on of the recipients of funds raised by the pavilion area between 9th and 10th Avenues the event. and featured the Florida Orchestra and a formal With the recession and road catered dinner with the tables selling out at $100 construction, the event has been per person. The streets were blocked off, people narrowed to Saturday from noon brought chairs, blankets and food sitting anywhere to 10:30 pm. Vendors will be sell - including the beach to enjoy the music as did the ing beer and wine, there is dinner many boaters anchoring off shore. in the “Chillin Lounge” area as Over the years local names like Millard well as table seating at sponsored Gamble, Gregg Nicklaus, Mark Robichaux, Jay tables, and Taco Ladies and Surf Anderson and Steve Guarcello along with the City and Turf food trucks will be on of St. Pete Beach have come forth as organizers. As hand. the concerts grew through years, the Pass-a-Grille Pieces of Woodstock will start Community Association joined with the Vina Del the entertainment at 3 p.m. at the Mar Association to take over the event. They beachside pavilion. The 18-piece added Friday night jazz and 10 food vendors. jazz band the TomKats take the Saturday night continued to be the formal dinner stage from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. followed by Alter Eagles from 8 - 10:30 pm. Streets will be blocked off as always for Pops. Bring a blanket, or chairs to sit on the beach or on grass in the park. Dance if you like or just sit and enjoy the causal setting, friends and the sunset. An earlier starting time allows for a This year’s Beach Goes Pops is Apr. 21 from noon - 10:30 in Pass-a-Grille. casual time at the beach, grab a Three bands will entertain event-goers including “Alter Eagles.” snack and end the day listening to There will also be food and beer vendors and a Chillounge Dinner. good music. Proceeds benefit All Children’s Hospital. which confirms how deeply the community Residents and visitors fill the streets of Beach Goes Pop is a total community effort remains committed. Pass-a-Grille between 9th and 10th Avenues which has been supported for 27 years by More information, tickets or to become for an earlier Beach Goes Pops. hundreds of volunteers, sponsors and supporters a sponsor go to beachgoespop.com.

Join the thousa nds of people who subscrib e and get news a nd ev ents deliv er ed each T uesday Only a t w ww.theislandr ep or ter .c om to y our inb ox. April 2018 - The Island Reporter - 13 Florida Author Chasing Fire A Gift From Beyond (Part 2) By Jackie Minniti By Sabrina O’Donnell It’s been said that truth is gift and asked if he’d ever stranger than fiction, and “The considered writing about it. “We arrived when the fire was at its peak,” I told Given Hand: A Messenger’s She offered to work with the detectives. “We practically shoved each other Journey,” a fascinating memoir by him, and their friendship out of the car, just like we always did. We would get Gulfport writer Otto Throw, is a blossomed. Unfortunately, as close to the scene as we could before Grandpa perfect example. Sunny passed away shortly yelled at us to take a step back. I remember the What makes Throw’s life story before she finished the house so clearly, the big blue one on the end of so intriguing is the unusual gift he book, but she arranged Theo Street. I had ridden my bike past that house a inherited from his maternal grand - with a friend to help Throw thousand times, never once stopping to think what mother – a gift that sometimes complete the project. it would come to symbolize for the rest of my life.” seemed like a curse. Throw has the “The Given Hand: A I opened my eyes to be greeted by two of the ability to see beyond the bound - Messenger’s Journey” is the coldest stares I had ever received. I thought about aries of this life into a parallel story of how Throw’s spe - how much time these detectives must spend sitting world. His gift enables him to com - cial, often problematic, gift in this very room, listening to strangers recount municate with – and for – dead Gulfport author Otto Throw has the shaped his life. It begins ability to see beyond the boundaries dreary recollections that the two of them could find people. of this life into a parallel world. It has when Throw, as a 5-year- no personal connection with whatsoever. “No won - Born and raised in Chicago, made his life challenging at times. old, first realizes he is “dif - der they’re looking at me like that,” I thought, Throw moved to Florida in 1978. ferent;” continues through “they’re probably bored.” his childhood as his grand - “I was visiting friends from “We’re listening,” Good Cop reassured me after mother helps him develop Chicago,” he says. “I came for a 3- I had been silent for a while. and harness his gift; and fol - week vacation and never left.” “Yes,” Bad Cop added. “Please, continue.” After he retired from the Marine lows him onto battlefields “I remember I kept asking my Grandpa what was Corps, Throw spent time working of Vietnam where he begins taking the fire trucks so long. I felt like I had been as a carpenter, a waiter, and finally, to question whether his gift standing there for eternity watching this building a hairstylist. Becoming a writer was is more of a curse. The story smolder. never on his radar, but a chance reads like a paranormal encounter with one of his clients, thriller, and watching Throw “I’m so sorry,” Bad Cop cut in, “I hate to inter - Sunny Fader, changed all that. work through the challenges rupt, but I just need to clarify this detail to make sure we have it right. In your memory, the firefight - Fader was a screenwriter who his gift posed makes for a ers were taking an unusually long time to arrive to was working on her first book, fascinating story. the scene?” “Land Here? You Bet!,” a memoir For Throw, the most dif - about Ted Huntley, a retired pilot ficult thing about writing “Well, as a kid you think everything lasts way who became Fader’s friend and the book was returning to longer than it does. Every Sunday my mom would muse. Fader loved listening to an often painful past. “I had drag us to church and even though services are only Ted’s flying stories as much as he to pull up memories I tried an hour, when I was younger I would swear I’d be loved telling them, so they decided to forget,” he says. “Sunny sitting in that pew the entire day.” to collaborate on a book. Throw chronicled how this talent which helped me speak of these, Everyone was silent for a moment. I allowed my Unfortunately, Ted died of a heart was often a curse shaped his life in “The which helped me tremen - train of thought to continue unfolding. Given Hand.” He is planning second book attack before the project was com - to help readers become more aware of dously.” Writing about his “But I got to say, I probably watched a hundred pleted, and a devastated Fader put their own spiritual surroundings. experiences was also cathar - fires get put out all those years ago and never once the book on hold. But after Ted’s tic. “My gift always made do I remember the firefighters taking that long.” memorial service, she was seized by an over - me feel different from others,” he explains. “It Good Cop looked at Bad Cop who never broke whelming desire to hear his voice. As she lis - alienated me in many ways because of the things eye contact with me. “Thank you,” he said slowly. tened to Ted’s final tapes, his account of a long- I see and feel. I now feel freer to speak of it.” “That may be all we nee-“ ago summer when he realized his boyhood Throw is currently planning a second book “Why don’t we have him finish the story,” dream of becoming a bush pilot, Fader knew she that will help people become aware of their spir - Good Cop cut in. “It can’t hurt.” had to finish his story. itual surroundings. He hopes that sharing his I was thrown by their indecision; in the couple “When Sunny came into the shop, there was story will help readers realize there’s more than of hours that I had now spent with these detectives, a mutual attraction the moment we saw each just life as we know it. “It’s paying it forward,” he they hadn’t been tripped up by anything I told other,” Throw recalls. “We started talking about says. “I want readers to come away with a them–even once. our lives, and Ted appeared to me and told me stronger belief that this life is a stepping stone “I’m sorry,” I began to inquire, “is there some - to tell Sunny he was sorry he wasn’t there to fin - into a new venture.” thing in particular that you’re looking for me to tell ish the book.” Since Sunny hadn’t shared this For more information, find “The Given Hand” you?” information with Throw, she realized he had a on Amazon. “We just want to hear your story,” Good Cop answered too quickly. “Well, like I said the fire trucks took their time to get there and the house was becoming more and more of a lost cause by the second. 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PLANS continued from page 11 Wayne’s World 2015 the system could handle 112 mgd (million gallons per day) and now it can handle Brighter Not Better… 160 mgd, giving it the capacity to avoid a spill during a wet weather event comparable to Hurricane Hermine in 2016. Hammer Time… Residents near the Southwest Water Reclamation Facility by Eckerd College Measurements… expressed concern about odor. Tankersley explained that ongoing construction work at times requires parts of the plant to be open and More… By Wayne Shattuck which allows odorous gas to escape. When con - struction is complete, additional odor control equipment will be installed. He is working Brighter Not Better... Over the past two years, spacecraft that could knock big, incoming space closely with the construction contractor to the independent Insurance Institute for Highway rocks off course via blunt-force impact or blow minimize any near-term odor impact and says Safety (institute), a nonprofit U.S. research group, them to bits with a nuclear warhead. The he is personally committed achieve zero odor which represents major insurers in working to researchers announced the concept vehicle, known operations in the future. reduce losses from vehicle damage and injuries, has as the Hypervelocity Asteroid Mitigation Mission The improvements that have been made released four studies concluding that most head - for Emergency Response (HAMMER), in a study and those planned for the next few years are lights on new vehicles it has tested are not good in the February issue of the journal “Acta part of the $326 million consent order the city enough. The criticism comes at an interesting time Astronautica.” Each HAMMER spacecraft would has with Florida DEP. But the system, with for the auto industry. Recent car shows reveal that weigh about 8.8 tons and if an asteroid threat is components up to 70 years old, will continue automakers and suppliers are enjoying a golden era detected early enough, a fleet of the vehicles could to deteriorate and the consent order efforts will of vehicle lighting. Headlamps have become works be dispatched to collide, nuke-free, with the space not achieve sustainable safe operation and of art. Thanks to a switch from halogen to brighter rock, changing its trajectory enough to spare Earth increasing plant capacity is not sufficient; leak - LEDs, as well as new capabilities in manufacturing, from an impact. That’s the best case scenario. But age into the system needs to be substantially designers have the freedom to infuse greater detail this strategy wouldn’t work for big asteroids that reduced. into their fixtures, incorporating outlines that flow appear out of the cosmic gloom with little warning; into quarter panels and hood lines. But, the insti - there wouldn’t be enough time for the nudge to The path to achieving this goal will be tute isn’t happy. It says headlights often come off take effect. To neutralize, or at least lessen such defined by the city’s master plan now under the factory line poorly aimed, which can cause glare threats, a HAMMER would have to be outfitted development. Pica noted that the master plan and render the move to brighter LEDs null. Last with a nuke. will integrate sanitary and storm sewer plan - summer, in its testing of headlights on 37 midsize ning, as well as future potable water issues. It Measurements... Have you ever wondered how SUVs, 23 ranked marginal or poor. During the test - will define necessary improvements that need common measurements originated? Well, here are ing, institute engineers measured how far light is to be made for these systems to work 50 years three common examples. In its earliest form, the projected from low beams and high beams as a into the future. The plan must consider the inch was the width of a grown man's thumb. In the vehicle drives straight and around curves. They also effects of potential sea level rise, increasing 14th century, King Edward II of England decreed measured whether the lights create excessive glare storm intensity, and higher storm surge, as well that “the length of an inch shall be equal to three for oncoming vehicles. Matthew Brumbelow, a sen - as contingency planning for more severe emer - grains of barley, dry and round, placed end to end ior research engineer at the institute, said the gencies and disasters. lengthwise.” This evolved into today's standard group's headlight studies are still fairly new to con - measurement. Originally the length of a person's Tankersley and Pica emphasized that no sumers. And he said the organization is testing foot, the foot was later standardized in English- wastewater system will be able to handle all headlights “more dynamically” than most speaking countries to be 12 inches long. In other severe weather possibilities, therefore, the mas - automakers have previously experienced. “We've parts of the world it could be anywhere from 11 to ter plan must define the trade-off between level already seen some manufacturers go back and 14 inches in length. Originally the standard length of service (which defines the most severe wet change their design; or more commonly, tighten up of the belt that Anglo-Saxons wore was considered weather event that would not overwhelm the their aiming process at the factory,” Brumbelow a yard. In the early 1100s, King Henry I of England system) and the level of investment needed to said. “There's still a long way to go, but we're glad decreed that a yard would be the distance from his achieve that risk reduction. Once that trade-off we've seen some improvements.” nose to the thumb of his outstretched arm, which is defined, the mayor and council will take res - Hammer Time... The next time a hazardous came to about 36 inches. ident input into account and define the afford - asteroid lines Earth up in its crosshairs, we may be able level of service which becomes the basis But That’s Not All... What was the lowest priced ready for the threat. 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Stayin’ Alive is more than a 1970s disco song to affordable rates. They Scott Daly, it’s his mission as the executive direc - also have a thrift tor of the Pet Pal Animal Shelter (PPAS) to keep store. animals alive. Daly became the With a small, but dedicated staff and a gang of director 12 years ago exuberant volunteers, they manage to save approxi - and says little has mately 95 percent of the animals they rescue from changed except they shelters that may otherwise be euthanized. take in more animals. Daly is quick to point out that shelters that euth - “And we have a anize, do so out of necessity. Luckily the percentage lot more adoptions of animals acquired from shelters and rescue groups because more people is growing, sadly about 2 million are still killed each know we are here.” year according to the The No Kill Advocacy Center. Their requirements Stayin’ Alive is also the theme of this year’s to adopt can be strin - Puppy Love Benefit where Pet Pal staff, supporters gent. “We want to and friends will celebrate their success and raise make sure that the ani - funds vital for future rescue operations. mals get permanent Formerly known as Pet Pal Rescue, PPAS was homes and they’re not founded in the early 1980s by two women in flipped around,” says Orlando who rescued animals from shelters and Daly. “So if you don’t found them permanent homes. In 2002 the non - own your own home profit was moved to St. Petersburg, and in 2008 they and you rent and the added a low-cost spay/neuter clinic which is now a landlord says, ‘No,’ Gracie Grieshop does marketing veterinary clinic for exams and procedures at then you can’t have for Pet Pal Animal Shelter. She also doubles as a playmate for Kringle an animal. But some and stops to chat with all the people don’t want to This year’s fundraiser is May 12 at the animals and volunteers she passes hear that, they want Historic Coliseum with the theme while walking around the facility. “Stayin’ Alive - A Disco Party.” to sneak them in,” he TIR staff photo. says. She points through a cage to a big, fat pig out - Presents are another problem. While it might be side; his name is Kevin and someone has playfully a nice thought, often the person getting the “gift” is scrawled “Bacon” below the name. He’s available not allowed to have an animal. for adoption as are some finches they rescued. “Generally when we find a home for an animal, Each dog kennel has access to an outdoor area we have a very high success rate, because we are par - for exercise. She greets Otto and other dogs as she ticular and make sure that is what they want.” walks past the kennels as if they were her own. It is all about the animals at Pet Pal; so much so Kringle is outside and the three-year-old cattle that Daly swapped his spacious office for the older dog/shepherd mix is bursting with energy which cramped cat room. Now there is plenty of room for Grieshop tries to quell by playing ball with him. the felines. “He is just super frisky. But he’s playing with A volunteer leaves with a dog for a walk. his mouth and he can’t do that, so we’ll have to Walking dogs requires that volunteers know the ani - work on it.” Their dog trainer Pat McCarthy works mal and the proper procedures. “Safety is our num - with their rescue dogs and she also holds public ber one concern,” says Daly. training sessions. Gracie Grieshop, the marketing guru, greets In the new cat room, the felines are free to roam. other volunteers by name throughout the shelter. “Typically they get along very well and we try to They have specific areas for sick cats and dogs which keep it open and healthy,” says Grieshop. They also must be healthy before they are adoptable. have adoptable cats at Pandora’s Playhouse in the A Pet Pal supporter at last year’s Puppy Love There is a treatment room for more minor ail - Pet Food Warehouse on 18th St. N. Fundraiser gives some lovin’ to a puppy. Last year’s ments; major issues are treated at the veterinary clinic. theme was “Whiskers in Wonderland." PET PAL continued on page 22

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Gulfport St. Petersburg Apr. 3: Which Boat is for You?, Apr. 10: Rules Apr. 6 & 21: Gulfport Art-Walk , 6 - 10 p.m. Shop, Apr. 7 & 8: St Pete Tiny Home Festival , 10 a.m. - of the Nautical Road, Apr. 17: Boating Safety, Apr. 24: eat and enjoy more than 35 unique businesses, bou - 6 p.m. More than 20 tiny homes, skoolies and convert - Introduction to Navigation, May 1: Powering Your tiques, galleries, bars, and restaurants along with arts ed vans! Meet leading tiny home experts and enjoy Boat and craft vendors. Beach Blvd. S., Waterfront District. food trucks, mobile boutiques, artists and home-relat - St. Pete Sail and Power Squadron Seminars , Apr. 6: Springfest Garden Art & Faerie Festival , ed businesses, plus kid’s activities. SPC Allstate Students must be 12 or older and pre-registration is 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Interactive roaming performers, faerie Campus, 3200 34th St. S. Info at www.skywaymari - required. Maximum of 20 students per class. Classes encampments, maypole dances, themed vendors, live nadistrict.org. are held at the St Petersburg Sailing Center, 250 music, a costume contest. Pet and family friendly. Apr. 14: Touch a Truck , 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Family- 2nd Ave SE, Demens Landing. Class details and regis - Clymer Park, 5501 27th Ave. Info at Gulfport friendly, fun and free event to see impressive vehicles tration at www.boating-st.pete.org under Seminars. Springfest on Facebook. up close, learn about their functions, and exciting Apr. 18: Hurricanes and Boats , 7 - 9 p.m. Learn careers and job opportunities. SPC Allstate Campus, Apr. 6: Casino Royale : 6 - 10 p.m. Enjoy Blackjack, how to select a location and prepare your boat to sur - 3200 34th St. S. Info at www.skywaymarinadistrict.org. Roulette, Craps, 5 and 7 Card Texas Hold Em plus a vive a hurricane. Includes student notes and copies silent and a live auction, for beach vacations and an Apr. 14: Second Saturday Art Walk , 5 - 9 p.m. of the presentation. Cost is $30 per family. Take in the St. Pete arts scene after hours. Info at African safari vacation. $75 includes dinner, 2 drinks, St. Pete Beach Recreation Center Classes , Classes www.stpeteartsalliance.org. and $200 in poker chips. Supports St. Pete Rotary in art, dance, self defense for women and a variety of West charities. Pasadena Yacht & Country Club, 6300 May 5: Mark Your Calendar, May Day Race , other topics throughout the month. Classes for kids Pasadena Pt. Blvd. Info at www.stpeterotarywest.org. 9 a.m. 5k and 10k races through beautiful Clam too. Go to www.spbrec.com for a complete listing or Bayou, a Kids Dash for Cash and a post-race party Gulfport Public Library : Go to events at call 727-363-9245. with food, fun and vendors. Ceridian, 3201 34th St. S. Treasure Island Art Guild Workshops , Info at www.mygulfport.us/gpl for library events or visit at Info at www.skywaymarinadistrict.org. 5501 28th Ave. S. treasureislandartguild.org. May 12: Mark Your Calendar, Puppy Love , Each Week 6 - 10 p.m. “Stayin’ Alive – a disco party,” is the theme Each Month Gulfport Fresh Market : Tuesday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. of Pet Pal’s Puppy Love fundraiser. Silent & live auc - Suncoast Hospice Caregiver Education and 3007 Beach Blvd. Info at 727-278-4285. Sept. 12 is tion, 50/50 Raffle, puppy pimping, dinner buffet, Support , Gain new skills, self-confidence and emo - Clothing Swap to Benefit CASA. photo booth, entertainment, music, and more. See tional support with Suncoast Hospice’s caregiver pro - Gulfport Toastmasters : Wednesdays, 6:15 - 7:30 p.m. story on page 17. The Historic Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. grams. Info at www.suncoasthospice.org/caregivers. Community Room, Gulfport Public Library. 5501 N. Info at www.petpalanimalshelter.com. Summer Camps 28th Ave. S. Info at 727-537-9098, info@gulfporttoast - Each Week Tampa Bay Watch: Register today to have your masters.com or www.gulfporttoastmasters.com. Mondays: Toastmasters , 6:15 p.m. PARC, children (ages 6-15) explore the Tampa Bay estuary Throughout the Month 3190 Tyrone Blvd. N. Info at: 727-422-8856. through week-long day camp sessions. Includes exploring marine science topics through species collec - Gulfport Casino : Dance Lessons. $5 for members, Tierra Verde $8 for non-members. Gulfport Casino: 5500 Shore tion, boating and snorkeling trips, and science labs. Blvd. S. Info at www.mygulfport.us. Apr. 3, 10 and 24: Build Oyster Domes at TBW , New this year is Ocean Expedition Camp for ages 13 9 am - Noon. Tampa Bay Watch needs 10-20 hard- to 15 which offers a complex look at Tampa Bay Senior Center Events : Calendar available at working volunteers to help build oyster domes. through marine science labs and activities. Info and www.gulfportseniorfoundation.org or 727-893-1231. Volunteers pour marine-friendly concrete into fiber - registration at www.tampabaywatch.org. South Pasadena glass molds to create oyster domes and un-mold other Treasure Island Children’s’ Summer Programs : domes. Minimum age is 16. Marine Center, Registration begins Apr. 9. Apr. 11: “Music Of Our Time” , 7:30 p.m. Free 3000 Pinellas Bayway South. concert by the South Pasadena Community Band Recreational Camp. An 11 week program for ages with selections by composers who are currently writ - Treasure Island 5 to 13, May 29 through Aug. 10, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Activities include games, sports, arts ing original compositions for the bands of today. City Apr. 12: “Music Of Our Time” , 7:30 p.m. Free Hall, 7047 Sunset Dr. S. Info at www.southpasadena - and crafts, parties, guest speakers and entertainment, concert with selections by composers who are current - movies, field trips and more. Before and after care is band.com. ly writing original compositions for the bands of today provided for an additional fee. Family discounts are by the South Pasadena Community Band. available. Register at City Hall. St. Pete Beach Community Center, 1 Park Place & 106th Ave. Info at Apr. 14: Salute to Military and First Responders , www.southpasadenaband.com. Junior Tennis Camps. For juniors ages 8 years old 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. A fun day full of food, music, vendors Apr. 21: Community Health Fair and Trade Show , through high school at Treasure Bay Golf and Tennis, including artists, crafts, collectables and more. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free event with 40+ vendors offering Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Info Informational exhibits, VA reps and DAV Mobile free health screenings and info on home and health and registration at [email protected] or Service Office, plus kid's fishing tournament with rod, improvement. Door prizes of $25 or more throughout 727-360-6062. reel, bait & tackle provided. Horan Park, 7701 Boca the day. Community Center, 1 Park Place & 106th Other Fundraisers Ciega Dr. Info at Veterans Of South Pinellas County Ave. Info at www.islandneighborschamber.org. Apr. 6: Piper Fire Footgolf Tournament , 5 p.m. Inc. on Facebook. Apr. 21: 6th Annual Spring Salute Car & Truck Check-in. Fourth annual event to raise funds for the Apr. 21: Beach Goes Pops , noon - 10 p.m. Music, Show , All day. Cars, silent auction, 50/50 raffles, live Children’s Burn Foundation of Florida. Prices are $20 food and fun. Pass-a-Grille. See article on page 12. music, food & beer. Free and benefits charity. to $30 and include: play, dinner, live entertainment, May 4 - 5: Mark Your Calendars: Mountainfilm Community Center Park, 154 106th Ave signature beverages w/ Piper Fire souvenir cup, awards festival , Times Vary. Enjoy a selection of culturally May. 5: Mark Your Calendar, Sunshine City for top teams, longest drive and closest to the pin, a rich, adventure-packed documentary films connected Kiwanis Casino Night , 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Annual 50/50 Raffle, and costume contest–dress in your finest to Mountainfilm's mission: using the power of film, Casino Night Fundraising event. Fun, food, and argyle socks and cap. No cleats allowed and please art and ideas to inspire audiences to create a better fundraiser to support our charitable projects. bring your own soccer ball. Largo Municipal world. May 4, 7 p.m. – Welcome reception; May 4, Community Center, 1 Park Place & 106th Ave. Visit Golf Course, 12500 Vonn Road. Info at www.piper - 7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. – “Life on Earth,” an environmen - then on Facebook. fire.com/footgolf. tal film series; May 5, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. – “Bring a Each Week Apr. 14: Gulf Fundraiser , 7:30 a.m. registration. Map,” an adventure film series; May 5, 7:30 p.m. – Thursday Bingo , 6:45 p.m. Early bird, 7:45 p.m. Support Clearwater High School Football program for 10 p.m. – “Best of the Fest,” a selection of favorites Regular. Cash prizes. Snack bar & free coffee. Hosted kids at this gulf tourney. $10,000 hole in one, two- series. The Don CeSar, 3400 Gulf Blvd. Tickets and by the Treasure Islettes. Community Center 1 Park night stay at Shephards Resort, jewelry, gift certificates, info at www.doncesar.com/filmfest. Place and 106th Avenue. rounds of golf from elite, private courses and more. Each Week Friday Morning Market , 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Open air Golfers receive, goodie bags, free breakfast and lunch, awards banquet, trophies and prizes. Bardmoor Golf Corey Avenue Sunday Market , 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. market featuring local art & crafts, produce, plants/flowers, independent distributors, fair trade, and Tennis Club, 8001 Cumberland Rd., Largo. 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There are monthly Yappy Hours at Pinellas Ale Works (PAW). The dog friendly bar hosts the event and donates a dollar from every beer they sell to PPAS. Treasure Island volunteers Mike and Cathy Commons are there showing off Otto, the dog Grieshop greeted earlier. They volunteer at Pet Pal three days a week. They are also showing their support by attending Puppy Love at The Historic Coliseum. The annual fundraiser will include a silent and live auction, 50/50 raffle, puppy pimping, dinner buffet, photo booth, entertainment by Moving Arts of Tampa Bay, music, and more. For more information about Pet Pal and Puppy Love go to www.petpalanimalshelter.com.

Cathy and Mike Commons from Treasure Island Scott Daly, executive director of Pet Pal Animal Shelter show off Otto, a Pet Pal Pit Bull at Yappy Hour. talks with a supporter who regularly attends the The couple, snowbirds from New Jersey, monthly Yappy Hours hosted by Pinellas Ale Works volunteer there three days a week. (PAL). The craft brewery donates $1 of every beer TIR staff photo. sold during Yappy Hour to Pet Pal

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