You’d think a willingness to roll the dice would Who can you trust when it comes to the PRST STD increase with age. Should the absence of mechanics of your automobile? Knowledge PAID is power and that was obtained last lifeguards stop us from jumping in? Mitch RUSKIN, FLORIDA 33570 weekend at a seminar for women about car Traphagen explores “Courage in getting older” PERMIT NO. 8
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June 13, 2013 Volume 57 Number 21 2 Sections Th e Ob s e r v e r Ne w s Long may it wave... Flag Day is Friday, June 14. See our page County ready to rumble of vital information about displaying, disposing of and honoring the American flag on page 8B. on loud car speakers ■■ By Kevin Brady [email protected] ready to take on the “audio ey you! terrorists” as critics have dubbed Yes, you, the one with the drivers who routinely blast loud Hbleeding ears from blasting music from modified speakers in your car stereo at levels that their cars. rattle fillings and fuse your few County Commissioner Victor remaining brain cells into a small Crist is asking the County bowl of Jell-O. Attorney to create a draft You may want to turn down the ordinance that strengthens the radio a tad. The county is finally County’s noise ordinance against stepping in to remind you of a loud car stereos. lesson your mother imparted a With an eye to existing long time ago: It’s bad manners to ordinances in Tampa and scream into a stranger’s ear. Sarasota, Christ is asking county The bone-rattling stereos staff to come up with a draft plan on wheels could be history in to crack down on the loud stereos. Hillsborough County. The Pinellas County program Tampa is ready to turn down encourages the public to report the volume on loud car stereos, violators by filling out a brief outlawing any stereo that can online form. The program be heard 50 feet or more from a generates a letter to the registered vehicle. They are already banned owner of the vehicle warning Tropical Storm Andrea kicks off hurricane season Mitch Traphagen Photo in Pinellas County and Sarasota. them they have been reported Now Hillsborough County is in violation of Pinellas County It’s official — hurricane season is here. See more photos of Andrea’s early season visit on page 24. noise ordinance. The owner is contacted in person by deputies if MOSI offers free there are additional complaints. Those who don’t get the admission to message face fines ranging from $218 for a first offense to $500 military for a third offense. The Tampa ordinance is even MOSI has joined Blue Star Mu- tougher with a $250 ticket for seums, a collaboration among the first-time offenders. Three or National Endowment for the Arts, more infractions and violators Blue Star Families, the Depart- will be out $500 and wearing an ment of Defense, and more than orange jumpsuit for up to 60 days 1,800 museums across America courtesy of Sheriff David Gee. to offer free admission to all ac- Calling the booming car stereos tive duty military personnel and “an attack on civilized society,” their families from Memorial Day Judy Ellis said they are more than through Labor Day 2013. just an occasional annoyance. Leadership support has been “Imagine being the driver of provided by MetLife Foundation an emergency vehicle like an through Blue Star Families. ambulance or fire truck and some “Blue Star Museums is a col- fool is blasting his stereo at an laboration between the arts and intersection at 125 decibels, not military communities,” said NEA only can he not hear the siren Acting Chairman Joan Shigekawa. but other drivers can’t either,” “Our work with Blue Star Families said Ellis, leader of Noise Free ensures that we can reach out to Florida and the woman behind the military families and thank them Pinellas County ordinance. for their service and sacrifice.” Along with safety concerns, “Blue Star Museums is some- Ellis said the window-rattling thing that service members and Mitch Traphagen Photos stereos also carry health risks, their families look forward to ev- raising blood pressure and giving ery year,” said Blue Star Families Art club focuses on transportation exhibit the body a temporary rush of CEO Kathy Roth-Douquet. The Sun City Center Art Club’s monthly exhibit is focused on Planes, Trains and Automobiles (and adrenaline. A Jacksonville man For more information on Blue Boats). It is open to the public. The gallery, located at the Community Association complex is free shot and killed a teenager last Star Museums at MOSI, call 813- to visit. See more information on page 12 of this issue. 987-6000. uu Continued on page 3 2 • OBSERVER NEWS • SCC OBSERVER JUNE 13, 2013 How to know when to trust your mechanic ■■ By PENNY FLETCHER repair. We want to help end these [email protected] fears,” Davis said. It’s making a pinging noise. It So she had her service goes “whrrrrrr” when I try and start manager, Ed Childers, and two it. The mechanic just said I needed representatives from ACDelco a whole new set of belts. How do I based in Sarasota, District Manager know if that’s true or not? Deano Pesaturo and Jake Freije — To start with, most cars only have this area’s maintenance and repair one belt — although some makes specialist — give presentations in still have two. So there’s never a her shop. “set” of belts. The duo also gave handouts As for the “ping” and the to all who attended, including “whrrrrr” or any other strange diagrams explaining what all the or unusual noise or action your vehicle warning lights meant and vehicle makes, unless you’re a a book called “Women’s Car Care mechanic, you just have to trust Seminar: Knowledge is Power.” the person you let work on your The seminar included regular car. But deciding who to trust is maintenance, how to recognize a major issue for many people, a problem, how to care for your especially women who have vehicle, how to talk to a technician always had someone else take care and several tips for “going on the of their car for them. road.” Maybe a trusted mechanic retires “I started out pumping gas in the or a husband gets sick or a son ’70s and I really miss those days,” moves away. What now? said Freije. “You’d see the same Julie Davis, owner and manager people every week, check their of At Home Auto Care in Ruskin, tires, oil, transmission and brake knew she had some women in the fluids and change their windshield area who wanted to know about wipers when they needed it. We their vehicles. But so many women knew our customers by name.” packed her shop June 8 for the AC The women who remembered oil change to tell me I had been Delco presentation “Knowledge the time when “gas stations” were overcharged. It seems the oil and is Power: A Women’s Car Care “service stations” agreed. PENNY FLETCHER PHOTOS filter should have been included in Seminar,” that she now says she Davis reminded people that even the price, but the computer charged plans to host another seminar in those who don’t drive 5,000 miles Julie Davis, owner and them separately. She called to tell the fall. in six months still need to have manager of At Home Auto me they owed me money. I was Immediately some of the 38 their cars checked out periodically Care in Ruskin, provided absolutely stunned. Who does that women who attended asked if it because things go down — breakfast and gift bags, anymore?” above, to women who would be a repeat of what she was batteries weaken, tires flatten or In general, the women at the signed up for AC Delco’s having that day. Many said they get weak and blow out. seminar did not expect mechanical “Knowledge is Power” had learned a lot but wanted to Davis’s service manager Ed technicians to treat them honestly. program held at her shop continue to learn more. Childers also played a large part, “If all I can say is ‘I know June 8. Davis said the fall presentation raising a car so the women could something’s not right,’ I’m afraid would be based on what people see the underside and explaining Right, Deano Pesaturo, they’ll charge me for things I don’t who sign up want to know. She its parts. AC Delco District Manager need,” was the most repeated said she was very pleased at the Carol Cappuzzo of Sun City based in Sarasota, shows complaint. turn-out, but only a little surprised. Center is hooked on At Home Auto how a specific tool can tell The best advice the Delco “Many women are intimidated by Care. exactly when any belt on representatives could give was to your car is worn out. maintenance, and don’t know who The reason? Unexpected honesty. u or what to trust when it comes to “Julie called me after I’d had an u Continued on page 3
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Sound pressure level Ed Childers, service manager at At Home Auto Care, shows the un- (SPL) contests are held all over derside of a car and explains its parts. Florida with competitors spending Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office PHOTO small fortunes trying to out-boom A Pinellas County sheriff’s deputy inspects a car equipped with a Women’s car care seminar rivals with sound systems that loud car stereo. uu Continued from page 2 rattle car roofs and are so heavy keep learning about the vehicle “The new kind will crack but they with bass tones they sound like you drive. won’t break. So take the old one the Jolly Green Giant with a bad Words to the wise from the “Read your owner’s manual you just had changed and keep it as case of gas. and know what needs to be done a spare for emergencies.” Attempts to lower the boom and when,” said Pesaturo. “Then Brake wear can also be measured on loud car stereos were dealt a County Consumer when something goes wrong, you by a special tool. blow last year when the Florida know something about how it is “If your tech says you only have Supreme Court ruled a ban Protection Agency diagnosed, and that helps a lot.” 4 millimeters left of brake pads, unconstitutional given there was Scam artists often surface to prey upon vulnerable residents trying He showed the women a tool there area color codes on this tool no similar prohibition against to rebuild post-disaster. Remember these consumer tips: that would read exactly how much to tell you just how much you political or commercial broadcasts a belt has worn down. “This is an actually have. If it sinks into the from vehicles. An effort in the • Price Gouging – It is unlawful to charge more than the normal exact measurement,” he said. “If pad past a certain point, then you state legislature to tailor a new price for merchandise sold during a declared State of Emergency. File you know to ask to see it, you will need them. You can ask to see the bill that addressed those concerns complaints at www.myfloridalegal.com. know if you really need the belt gauges.” failed to get enough votes last • Charitable Solicitations – Be skeptical when solicited on behalf being recommended.” Davis said she put on the seminar week. The Supreme Court ruling of disaster victims. Check up on charities at www.give.org, www. He explained also that most because she didn’t want women was taken into account when charitynavigator.org or visit www.freshfromflorida.com for the Flor- automobiles now have only one to put themselves in danger of a drafting the Tampa and Sarasota ida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, or call 1-800- belt that runs everything although safety risk because they feared the ordinances. helpfla. some makes — and older vehicles service experience. • Insurance Claims – Beware of unscrupulous “public adjusters.” — still have the two-belt system. “Judging by the turn-out, I According to a U.S. Department of Justice report the problem Demand identification and verify licensing at www.myfloridacfo. The key is to look under the hood, definitely plan to hold another com. see what you have, and then look one of these in the fall when the of loud car stereos is more at your owner’s manual. snowbirds are back,” she said. widespread than a simple tally of • Home Repair & Contractors – Only hire licensed and insured The rubber compound used on To find out when another seminar complaints might reveal. contractors, and obtain a minimum of three estimates. Never hire a contractor soliciting door-to-door without thoroughly checking them belts is not the same one used on is planned call At Home Auto Care “Perhaps only 5 to 10 percent out first. Verify licensing www.myfloridalicense.com and complaint cars even five years ago, he said. at (813) 645-0339. of people bothered by any type history with state and local consumer protection agencies. of noise will file an official complaint, because other factors • Motor Vehicle Repair – The Florida Motor Vehicle Repair Act influence people. Many citizens protects the rights of consumers seeking repair for water-damaged are not aware of their legal right vehicles. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Ser- to quiet and do not know where vices does license and regulate motor vehicle repair shops. Written they can register a complaint,” the repair estimates are required under the law. Call toll-free at 1-800- report said. helpfla. • Ask for ID – A shirt or jacket does not prove government affilia- “If somebody goes down the tion. Employees carry photo identification at all times. street and has this car that’s • Federal, State, or County representatives are NEVER allowed TH 3TREET 37 s 2USKIN &, rattling the walls and waking up every child and every infant, to accept money – report any such suspicious person or vehicle li- 813-645-3529 every sick and elderly person cense number to local police. • Safeguard personal information Glass Rooms, Screen Ken Knox, Contractor Lic: #RX0057641 and shift worker and drives – Don’t give Social Security Rooms, Screen Fronts, through the neighborhood, and or bank account numbers to anyone without 100 percent verification Garage Screens, Pool when they settle down they drive that such information is required. In many cases, it is not! Enclosures, Carports, back an hour later, wake up the To report fraud, waste, abuse, or allegations of mismanagement in- Vinyl & Acrylic Windows, neighborhood again, that car will volving disaster relief operations, contact the National Disaster Fraud Roof Overs, Awnings, spend time in the impound lot,” Hotline toll-free at 866-720-5721, Fax at 225-334-4707 or the Disas- House Windows said Sarasota Police Chief Peter ter Fraud e-mail at [email protected]. Abbott earlier this year.
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THIS YEAR Summer Food Service Program for kids is underway Physician-based hearing care since 1974 Hillsborough County is partici- when school breakfasts and lunches pating in the Summer Food Service are not available. We offer the latest hearing aid technology and styles to fit all budgets and lifestyles. Program, which started June 12, Applications or eligibility are not to provide free nutritious lunches required. Summer camp or sum- and afternoon snacks to children at mer school registration is NOT a $ more than 40 sites throughout Hills- requirement. 500 OFF borough County. These sites are in Summer Food Program sites are an AGX5, 7, or 9 two- geographical areas where 50 per- located at schools and other loca- Sun City Center 813.642.7197 cent or more of the children qualify tions in the community to provide device hearing system. for free or reduced price meals dur- meals to all children in the sur- Cannot be combined with other 772 Cortaro Dr ing the school year. rounding area, in addition to those promotional offers. Expires 6/30/13. www.manateehearing.com The program will continue enrolled in summer school. through Friday, August 9. Any child age 18 and under can Too often, many children are left visit a participating site to eat a free searching for unhealthy foods to eat lunch and/or afternoon snack. when their parents are working or The Summer Food Service Pro- not in the home. When there is not gram for Children is federally fund- enough food to go around, their nu- ed and operated by the Hillsborough tritional needs are not met and their County Family and Aging Services Sun City Dental Center choices are not always the best. Department. In accordance with The purpose of the Summer Food Federal law, and US Department of Thomas A. DeVol, D.D.S., P.A. Program is to provide a balanced Agriculture policy, this institution meal regardless of race, color, sex, is prohibited from discriminating disability, age, national origin or on the basis of race, color, national (813) 633-2636 income during summer vacation origin, sex, age or disability. General Dentist Thomas A. DeVol, 727 Cortaro Drive Chuck Fredericks, SouthShore Regional Library D.D.S., P.A. (Two doors down from AAA) Lab Technician, Practicing Dentistry Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 41 years experience Adult program/event highlights for 26 years Closed for Lunch 1-2 p.m. 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin • 813-273-3652 SouthShore Needle People - Wednesday, June 19 at 6:30 p.m. In-House Denture Lab Join other needle people to share techniques, tips and experiences • Same Day Relines and Repairs about knitting and other fiber and fabric crafts. Beginners are welcome! • Fillings, Crowns and Bridges Bring a project and ask questions! NEW PATIENTS • Focused on Economical Treatment Mouse and Keyboard - Thursday, June 20 at 12:15 p.m. FREE Choices FULL MOUTH In part one, learn how to grip, move and click the buttons on the mouse. • Full Upper and Lower Dentures In part two, you will learn the keys on the computer keyboard. This is a DENTURE SERIES OF beginner level class. Registration in person required when Library opens Made in Just One Week** CONSULTATION X-RAYS & EXAM at 12pm. New Patients and 0210 0150 Book Discussion: The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein - $ OR 2nd OPINION Emergencies Are for 95 Thursday, June 20 at 2 p.m. with patient bringing current x-ray. and receive a $100 credit toward Nearing the end of his life, Enzo, a dog with a philosopher’s soul, tries Limit one per patient. Always Welcome your acount for future treatment. Exp. 6/30/13 Exp. 6/30/13 to bring together the family, pulled apart by a three-year custody battle Most Major Insurance Plans Accepted between daughter, Zoe’s maternal grandparents, and her father Denny, a The fee advertised is the minimum fee charged. The patient and any other person responsible for race car driver. payment has the right to refuse to pay, cancel payment or be reimbursed for payment for any other service, examination or treatment which is performed as a result of and within 72 hours of responding to the Membership with the Friends of the SouthShore Regional Library advertisement for the free service, examination or treatment. Senior Citizen discount does not apply. helps provide the funding for free programs offered at the Library. If you *Actual Fee May Vary Depending Upon Degree of Complexity in a Given Case would be interested in becoming a Member of the Friends of the Library, ** Time to process denture cases may change due to complexity/ type of case call Jim Duffy at 813-634-1396, www.southshorefriends.com. JUNE 13, 2013 OBSERVER NEWS • 5
Cecilia Ramirez New associates join KW Realty Cecilia Ramirez and Donald Lamardo have recently joined the South Shore Keller Williams Re- alty office. “Cecilia’s extensive marketing, architecture and construction back- Brandon Regional Hospital staff awards 17 scholarships ground adds depth to our team,” The Medical Staff at Brandon Regional Hospital this year awarded 17 $1,000 “Doctors Scholarships” to students graduating from local high said Team Leader Gary Kaukonen schools. The awards were presented to students at a ceremony on May 28 by Brandon Regional Hospital’s Chief of the Medical Staff Dr. in making the announcement, “and Dragos Zanchi. The following individuals were selected and received 2013 medical staff scholarships: Brian Allen - Newsome High School; Donald’s approach ensures that no Brittany Coca - Bloomingdale High School; Daniel DeBrigard - Strawberry Crest High School; Kaitlyn Killebrew - Riverview High detail is left to chance and that ev- School; Nicole Leon - Armwood High School; Gloria Reyes - Lennard High School; Asasia Richardson - East Bay High School; and Jordan ery aspect of each transaction is Singletary - Durant High School. In addition, the following dependents of employees were also selected to receive the scholarship awards: Scott Bartlett - Strawberry Crest High School; Starryin Cellamare - Bloomingdale High School; Amber Coca - Bloomingdale High School; seamless.” Laura Durkalec - Newsome High School; Joshua Langkopp - Newsome High School; Samantha Meere - Strawberry Crest High School; For more information, call 813- Gavin Scheele - Newsome High School; Alyssa Smith - East Bay High School; and Christopher Taylor - Newsome High School. 641-8300. Cat food drive is at Pet Supermarket IFC scholarships awarded to graduates of on June 22 local high schools Feed the Tuna Chest cat food drive will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on The Interfaith Council of Sun students are attending Florida col- Saturday, June 22 at the Pet Supermarket City Center recently awarded leges, but a few are out of state. on SR 674 (Sun City Center Blvd.). 13 new scholarships at Lennard Students apply through their Sponsored by South Shore Felines, High School, 16 at East Bay High school’s office and are interviewed the drive will benefit low-income School, and 5 at the South County by members of the IFC Scholar- residents and colony caretakers. Career Center (SCCC). ship Committee. Purchase cat food at the store, bring bags In addition to these scholarships, Scholarships from the IFC are or cans with you, or make a cash donation there were also 50 renewing stu- made possible by proceeds from directly to Feed the Tuna Chest by sending a dents. Awards are for $2000 and the Nearly New Shop in Sun City check made out to Feed the Tuna Chest food can be renewed for four years. Center and the hard-working vol- fund to P.O. Box 5772, Sun City Center, FL The scholarship is sent to the col- unteers at the shop. Items donated 33571-5772. lege or university and placed in to the shop come from the local For more information, email [email protected]. a student’s account. Most of the community. From Lennard HS: Derling Espi- U.S. Freediving Team Captain is guest noza (left) and Magdalena Luna. speaker at 50th Southern Open in Ruskin
National record holder and U.S. Freediving Team Captain Ted Harty will make a special appear- ance as part of the 50th Anniversa- ry Southern Open FL State Cham- pionship on Sunday, June 16 at the Sunset Grill in Little Harbor. In keeping with the FSDA’s diver safety agenda, Harty will share his experience and advice about enter- ing the world of breath-hold diving (known as freediving), from basic safety awareness to his experience as one of the world’s elite freediv- ing athletes. Ted Harty is a U.S. National Freediving record-holder. He Ted Harty traveled to Italy for the Freediving the past 50 years, FSDA has been Pictured from left: Victoria Thomas-SCCC Program Advisor; scholarship recipients Kristin Longoria, World Championships and broke the “Voice of the Diver” for diver’s Crystal Renew, Elizabeth Yeman, Mariana Tracy; and IFC scholarship committee members Jane Trefren the longest standing U.S. Freediv- rights, marine conservation and and Sandra Glenner. Missing from picture is Tesla Browder ing record at the time with a 170M diver safety, and was instrumental Dynamic swim in a dive time of 2 in such widely known underwater minutes 42 seconds. Using only achievements as transportation his fins, mask and a single breath and placement of the Christ of the of air, Harty also completed a per- Abyss statue in John Pennekamp sonal best depth freedive of 279 State Park after its donation by ft! Cressi. In 2012, Harty was selected as For the past 50 years, FSDA the Team Captain of the 2012 Unit- has held the state photography ed States Freediving Team. The and spearfishing championship, team competed in Nice, France for which now includes an invasive the 2012 Freediving World Cham- lionfish removal derby. This is the pionships. first year the event is being held at FSDA will also be honoring Little Harbor in Ruskin, FL. several of its lifetime achievement Preregistration ended June 7 award winners and humanitar- with late registration closing Fri- ian award winners from the past day, June 14 at the Little Harbor 50 years at this year’s ceremony, captain’s meeting. along with recognizing the top am- Online registration for this event ateur underwater hunters, photog- is available at www.active.com/ raphers and underwater videogra- outdoors-tournament/ruskin-fl/ phers in the state of Florida. southern-open-state-champion- The Florida Skin Divers Asso- ship-2013. ciation was established in 1952, For more information and for Pictured from left from Lennard High School: Sydney Demps, Emily Morgan, Gloria Reyes, Darrion representing dive clubs from rules and registration go to www. Johnson, Araceli Rodriquez, Meredith Thao and Tyler Sierra. Missing from the picture: Corey Ashem- across the state of Florida. Over floridaskindivers.com. eade, Tiffany Ferry, Denise Sanchez and Marline Denis. 6 • OBSERVER NEWS • SCC OBSERVER JUNE 13, 2013 Grief Recovery seminar is June 27 Palm Garden of Sun City Center Professional speaker Grace Ter- All Family and Professional THE SAVVY SENIOR is presenting a free seminar en- ry, MSW, the founder of Grief and Caregivers are welcome. Lunch titled “Grief Recovery for Family Recovery Resources in Tampa, has will be provided. How to Find Lost Life-Insurance Policies & Professional Caregivers,” from extensive experience as a licensed Call to reserve a seat by Monday, Dear Savvy Senior, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, mental health professional and be- June 24: 813-633-2875. on “Contact Us” then on “Account When my father passed away we June 27. reavement counselor. Search Request.” thought he had a life insurance policy, but we haven’t been able to Get state help: Some state insur- track it down. Do you know of any ance departments have a policy resources that might help? locator service program that can Searching Family help you locate lost life insurance, or offer resources that can help Dear Search- you with your search. To reach ing, your state insurance department, Lost or for- see the National Association of gotten life- Insurance Commissioners website i n s u r a n c e at naic.org — click on “States & policies are Jurisdictions Map.” By Jim Miller actually quite Search unclaimed property: If common in the your dad died more than a few U.S. In fact, years ago, benefits may have al- it’s estimated that around $1 bil- ready been turned over to the un- lion in benefits from unclaimed claimed property office of the state life-insurance policies are waiting where the policy was purchased. to be claimed by their rightful ben- Go to missingmoney.com, a web- eficiaries. site of the National Association While unfortunately, there isn’t of Unclaimed Property Adminis- a national database for tracking trators, to search records from 38 down these policies, there are a states, Puerto Rico and the District number of strategies and a few of Columbia. The pull-down menu new resources that can help your under Links connects you to a map search. Here are several to get you and addresses for unclaimed-prop- started. erty agencies. Or, to find links to Search records: If your dad died each state’s unclaimed-property recently, searching through his division use unclaimed.org. financial records is a good first If your dad’s name or a potential Shutter & Blind Manufacturing Company ® step. Check his files for a policy, benefactor’s name produces a hit, SHUTTERS ~ VERTICALS ~ FAUX WOOD & WOOD HORIZONTAL BLINDS records of premium payments or you’ll need to prove your claim. Required documentation, which CELLULAR SHADES ~ WOVEN WOODS ~ SUNSCREEN SHADES ~ PRIVACY SHADINGS ~ MORE bills from an insurer. 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■ ■ By Mitch Traphagen did, but not because of lines of brunch. In fact, there is no time we had in New York at a small, [email protected] people. La Luncheonette is located limit at all. Conversation came family-owned local place called n this era of austerity, brunch directly across the street from the easily over our eggs, french toast The Brunchery. It turns out there seems like a rather ostentatious High Line, New York City’s latest, and, happily, mimosas. The meal are a lot of places serving brunch concept. Almost by definition, greatest innovation that turned an itself became part of the compan- in South Hillsborough but if a
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Teen Movie Matinee - Thursday, June 13 at 4 p.m. For ages 13-18 ~ An inexperienced librarian-turned-archeologist and a group of greedy treasure hunters accidently resurrect Imhotep, a cursed Egyptian high priest, in this movie adventure. Rated PG-13, 125 min- utes. Funded by the Friends of the SouthShore Regional Library.
Family Story Time - Thursday, June 13 at 7 p.m. For ages 2-5 with a caregiver ~ Make reading time family time. Sto- ries, action rhymes, songs, interactive activities, and crafts make up this fun 30-minute program that celebrates a love of reading. Children may wear pajamas and bring a blanket and favorite cuddly toy.
Festival of Bubbles - Saturday, June 15 at 1-:30 a.m. For ages 5-12 ~ Bubbles, bubbles, bubbles! Join us for this celebration of small floating air which will include experiments and, of course, blow- ing bubbles. Registration is required. Please ask at the Information Desk Apollo Beach Skate Park Mitch traphagen photo or call 273.3652. Funded by the Friends of the SouthShore Library.
Baby Time - Monday, June 17 at 1:35 p.m. Tuesday, June 18 at 11:35 a.m. Drop into a Hillsborough County Skate Wednesday, June 19 at 10:05 a.m. For children ages 0-20 months and their caregivers ~ Early literacy Park for #GoSkateboardingDay, June 21 begins at birth. Bond with your baby through stories, bouncy rhymes and songs in this 20-minute lapsit program that introduces early literacy skills and encourages language development. Hillsborough County celebrates the first anniversary of the Apollo Toddler Time - Tuesday, June 18 at 10:05 a.m. Beach and Brandon skate parks Wednesday, June 19 at 10:35 a.m. on #GoSkateboardingDay, Friday, For children ages 20-36 months and their caregivers ~ Stories, finger- June 21. Yearly, on this day, skate- plays, songs and interactive activities make up this fun 20-minute pro- boarders around the globe celebrate gram that highlights early literacy skills and encourages reading readi- the pure exhilaration of one of the ness. most influential activities in the world by abandoning televisions, Story Time - Tuesday, June 18 at 11 a.m. video games and computers and Wednesday, June 19 at 11 a.m. going skateboarding. For children ages 3-5 and their caregivers ~ Stories, action rhymes, Hillsborough County invites all songs and interactive activities make up this engaging 30-minute pro- skater aficionados and Tweeters gram that highlights early literacy skills, and encourages reading readi- to drop into the Apollo Beach and ness and social interaction. Brandon Skate Parks on June 21, and help celebrate with free food, Magic & Mayhem - Tuesday, June 18 at 1 p.m. & 2:15 p.m. giveaways, and a best trick con- Brandon Skate Park For children entering grades K-5 ~ Join the pirate crew in looking for test. buried treasure, and with the help of the children, they learn that the trea- Schedule: sure is in the books in this comedy magic show! Funded by the Friends uNoon - 2 p.m. – Celebrate at Brandon Skate Park, 5720 Providence Road. of the SouthShore Regional Library. u5 - 7 p.m. – Celebrate at Apollo Beach Skate Park, 664 Gulf & Sea Blvd. About the Apollo Beach Skate Park Dig It Up! - Wednesday, June 19 at 2 p.m. This 11,000-square-foot street plaza is a level-one skate park shaped like a three-pointed star with an elevated For children entering grades K-5 ~ Adventure! Treasure! Secrets! Lost center. Each of the three points has a structure that allows skaters to turn around and keep a constant flow. Its worlds filled with intrigue and mysteries are waiting. Dig up some bone- unique shape and landscape allows for endless lines throughout. Any skater can skate around the entire park chilling fun with activities, books, crafts and games. or simply skate one element at a time. The Apollo Beach Skate Park has an average of 200 visitors per week. Since it opened in September 2012, it has more than 870 registered participants. Libraryopoly - Thursday, June 20 at 4 p.m. About the Brandon Skate Park For teens entering grades 6-12 ~ Roll the dice in an attempt to become This is an 11,000-square-foot “obstacle street and bowl” skate park that features an intermediate/professional the wealthiest player traveling down Drama Drive on this life-sized game bowl. The shallow end is 6 feet deep, and the deep end is more than 9 feet deep. The park also includes an board. Buy books and library services without landing in Library jail or obstacle street section with two main levels that split the park in two sections, and a series of transition ele- having to pay any late fines. Funded by the Friends of the SouthShore ments. This level three skate park hosts an average of 350 skaters per week. Since its opening in May 2012, it Regional Library. has more than 1,800 registered participants.
Teen Advisory Board Meeting - Thursday, June 20 at 7 p.m. For teens in grades 6-12 ~ Join the Teen Advisory Board to get in- You are invited to vote in In Uniform volved with the library’s teen programs or earn community service hours for graduation, scholarships and more. Funding provided by the Friends Big Lots2Give Video Contest Marines of the SouthShore Regional Library. Marine Corps Pvt. Austin B. Big Lots, Inc. North America’s biglots.com/lots2give. Those Hallquist, a 2012 graduate of Membership with the Friends of the SouthShore Regional Library largest broadline closeout re- votes will determine the schools East Bay High School, Gibson- helps provide the funding for free programs offered at the Library. If you tailer, is turning to America to that will share $120,000 in cash ton, Fla., earned the title of U.S. would be interested in becoming a Member of the Friends of the Library, determine the 37 winners in this prizes. Marine after graduating from re- call Jim Duffy at 813-634-1396, www.southshorefriends.com. year’s Lots2Give video contest In addition to the Lots2Give cruit training at Marine Corps Re- by voting online for their favor- video contest, participating cruit Depot, Parris Island, S. C. ite video. schools will be the recipients of For 13 weeks, Hallquist stayed “I FEEL LIKE The contest is part of the sixth- an in-store donation program. committed during some of the annual Lots2Give program Customers can help selected world’s most demanding entry- launched by Big Lots to help schools by donating $5 or $1 level military training in order A FISH schools in need of financial sup- at participating Big Lots stores to be transformed from civilian WITH NO WATER. port across America. through July 7. One hundred to Marine instilled with pride, ” Big Lots asked participating percent of donations will go to discipline and the core values of honor, courage and commit- –JESSE, AGE 5 schools to put their creativity participating schools. DESCRIBING ASTHMA to the test by submitting a short For additional information and ment. Training subjects included video and brief essay explain- to vote for your favorite video, visit close-order drill, marksmanship ing why their school is in need www.biglots.com/lots2give. with an M-16A4 rifle, physical of financial support. Cash prizes fitness, martial arts, swimming, include thirty $2,000 third place military history, customs and prizes, four $5,000 second place Cast Your Vote courtesies. prizes, two $10,000 first place One week prior to graduation, prizes and one $20,000 grand for these Hallquist endured The Crucible, a 54-hour final test of recruits’ You know how to react to their asthma attacks. Here’s how to prevent them. prize. From June 10 through July 7, Local schools: minds and bodies. Upon comple- 1-866-NO-ATTACKS EVEN ONE ATTACK IS ONE TOO MANY the public can vote for their fa- Lennard High School tion, recruits are presented the For more information log onto www.noattacks.org or call your doctor. vorite video entries up to three Marine Corps emblem and called Call 1-800-LUNG-USA for resources in your community provided by the Controlling Asthma in American Cities Project Ruskin Elementary School and the Minnesota Asthma Coalition. times a day by visiting www. Wimauma Elementary School Marines for the first time. JUNE 13, 2013 OBSERVER NEWS • SCC OBSERVER • 9 New dentist joins SCC practice You, me and business: Pass on your smile Dr. Gerald Isbell and Dr. T. Gregory Jacobs have welcomed a new as- sociate to their dental practice. Larry Brigant, our Chamber vol- down to their area, I found out the It isn’t often I look through the Dr. Bryan R. Thatcher grew up in the Tampa area and is a graduate of unteer photographer, is always re- secret of the successful ones. They normal women’s magazines. I the University of Florida School of Dentistry. He has also completed an minding me to smile. In my mind had a mirror taped to the sides of don’t have time and I don’t have additional year of advanced dental training in St. Petersburg. I’m smiling up a storm all the time. their computer monitors so they the money to buy what’s adver- The dental office is located at 1601 Rickenbacker Dr., Suite #7, Sun But according to the pictures Larry were forced to see themselves all tised in them. And if you haven’t City Center, FL 33573. For more information, call 813-634-1932. takes at our luncheons day. Seeing themselves looked in one lately, they seem to and special events, the reminded them to smile, be all advertising and very little Bradenton chef wins pie championship smile in my mind is and a smile will immedi- substance. nowhere near my face. ately change everything But the other day I was waiting Andrea Spring, co-owner and I don’t understand this about your attitude. in the doctor’s office and scanned chef at the Sign of the Mermaid phenomenon, but I can’t That, in turn, translates through a magazine to bide the Restaurant on Anna Maria Island, refute the evidence. into warmth, humor and time. I was shocked at this new took Best in Show for the third My only explanation is By Dana Dittmar, charm in your voice. trend of models looking downright time in the professional division at I’m so focused on mak- Executive Director Have you ever seen a angry in the ad photos! No smiles. the Annual American Pie Council ing sure everything is SCC Chamber of stranger who had a per- No warmth in the eyes. Just a cold, Crisco National Pie Champion- going smoothly I forget Commerce petual scowl? They’re hard stare that does nothing to make ships. to let my face know I’m usually in grumpy me want to buy their product. She won the honor for her Peanut having a good time. And when I moods, easily ticked off by the A smile is the cheapest and most Butter and Cracker Pie, inspired have to stop and pose for a picture, smallest of things, and generally effective gift we can give some- by an old Georgia peanut board I always feel my smile is fake. not pleasant to be around. In fact, one. And it’s amazing the effect it cookbook. It had been a baked me- in the Crisco Innovation category In one of my first corporate jobs, when we see someone with ‘that has. Remember that the next time ringue with saltines and peanuts, for her Coconut Cashew Apricot I was often down in the call cen- look,’ we usually try to find an es- you’re on a sales call or sitting in a garnished with whipped cream. Pie. ter where the telemarketers sat for cape hatch and get away – fast. committee meeting. If seeing Larry Spring added chocolate chips, Ritz The championships were held in hours, smilin’ and dialin’. Liter- But what’s really amazing is pointing his camera my way is the crackers and a creamy peanut but- Orlando in April. There were 747 ally. They sat in their cubes with when a smile from you turns into a reminder I need to stop focusing so ter filling. entries in the professional, amateur their headsets on, talking to face- smile back from them. It’s difficult much and relax and smile, that’s ok This is the third year that Spring and commercial baker categories. less voices all over the country. to keep from smiling when you see by me. He’s my mirror on the side has taken top honors; in 2010 she It took more than 150 judges to eat The good ones always had so much someone smiling at you. Your brain of my computer monitor. Smile. won for her Chocolate Walnut Rai- their way through the pies to find vitality and charm in their voices. just automatically sends a signal to And pass it on! sin Pie, and in 2007 for her Gold the creme de la creme of North After my second or third visit your mouth and your lips curl up. Coast Key Lime Pie. American pie bakers. This year she also won first place Dress for Success Tampa Bay Free software impresses available for pre- Ruskin VFW Post #6287 Every year The Tampa Bay Busi- lives of women located in more disaster planning Ruskin VFW Post #6287, 5120 U.S. 41 N. has listed ness Journal honors the best non- than 120 cities across 13 countries. The Insurance Information Insti- the following weekly activities. 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If so, you have until June The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, 30 to prove it by entering the Flotila 75 (Ruskin) will hold the 2013 Community Water-Wise fifth annual Nautical Flea Market Awards. on Saturday, June 15, at Lands For 15 years, the Community End Marina (Apollo Beach) from Water-Wise Awards program 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fish Tales: Watch the weather has recognized attractive, water- Line, anchors, extra life jackets, conserving landscapes at homes, electronics, dinghies, small out- while fishing businesses, industries or govern- boards, boat hooks, fenders, the ments that represent the beauty obscure, rare and unusual will be It is the season to watch out for There is a good side to all of this and resiliency of the area’s natu- available for sale. storms. rain. Our lakes, phosphate pits, ral environment. Winning land- Last year, nearly 600 savvy buy- The temperatures have soared into ponds, the Kissimmee chain and Lake scapes have balanced attractive ers found a great opportunity to the 90s and this hot Okeechobee were big winners design with Florida-Friendly pick up some boating items they’d weather will bring when the tropical storm blew LandscapingTM, as well as ir- been meaning to get. on fatigue. You will through , increasing the water rigation systems or techniques The flea market opens, to sellers need lots of liquid levels of all and making for that minimize water waste. only, at 7 a.m. for set-up, and at 8 and food to keep better fishing. To see how Wise your yard is, a.m. for the buying public. your body going.You Some anglers braved the first fill out a free application at This popular annual event is could quickly become falling waters from the sky By Jonie Maschek www.tampabaywaterwise.org sponsored to promote Safe Boat- dehydrated in this hot Member: Florida Outdoor and the soaring wind and by Sunday, June 30. An on-site ing classes. Auxiliarists will be weather. Writers Association fished safely in coves and evaluation will follow to judge: on hand to answer questions, offer A hat of some sort fresh waters. • Retention of Existing Trees advice and provide brochures and is wise while on the water. Your While fishing during the storm a and Vegetation chartlets on Tampa Bay fishing clothing should be of light color and trio from Plant City said that they • Landscape Design and Plant and boating. weight. had a big fish on the line, and while Selection Numerous door prizes from West If you burn easily, don’t forget your reeling it in, a shark came along and • Stormwater Runoff Preven- Marine (Apollo Beach), East Coast sunscreen. Keep applying while out took all but the head. They landed tion Pizza and Summerfield Crossings in the sun. the head only but could not say what • Efficient Irrigation Golf Course will be awarded every Wear polaroid sunglasses to protect kind of fish it was. • Overall Aesthetic Appeal hour. Coffee and donuts, hot dogs your eyes. Some sheepshead, were caught If you aren’t ready to enter and soda will be available for pur- If you become dizzy or get a from piers. 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Before After DN#7401 12 • OBSERVER NEWS • SCC OBSERVER JUNE 13, 2013 SCC Art Club opens unique June exhibit
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Club held an opening A RETIREMENT & REHABILITATION COMMUNITY ceremony for their )NDEPENDENT ,IVING s !SSISTED ,IVING s 3KILLED .URSING s -EMORY #ARE latest exhibit entitled 4RINITY ,AKES $R s 3UN #ITY #ENTER &, s 3UN4OWERS2ETIREMENTCOM Planes, Trains, and JUNE EVENTS Automobiles (and -ON *UNE s 1:30-3:30 p.m.s Parkinson’s Support Group of Sun Boats). The exhibit City Center. 3PONSORED BY 4HE -ENS #LUB OF 3## &ACILITATED BY %DEN &ELDMAN features a variety of -37 $IRECTOR OF /UTREACH AT THE 53& 0ARKINSONS $ISEASE -OVEMENT $ISORDERS artists and a wide #ENTER 4HROUGH THE SUMMER MONTHS WE WILL HAVE h3HARING IS #ARINGv #OME WITH variety of mediums, QUESTIONS LEAVE WITH ANSWERS )F YOU HAVE 0ARKINSONS OR ARE CARING FOR SOMEONE from oil on canvas WITH THIS DISEASE BE SURE TO ATTEND THIS SUPPORT GROUP &2%% 6ALET 0ARKING and watercolors to intricately built 4UES *UNE s 10-11 a.m. s “Oh, My Aching Legs” model airplanes. PRESENTED BY -ARTIN !LDRICH -$ &!## FROM THE !LDRICH The exhibit includes #ARDIOVASCULAR )NSTITUTE $R !LDRICH IS A BOARD CERTIlED CARDI- complimentary work OLOGIST WHO WILL BE DISCUSSING LEG PAIN INCLUDING SIGNS CAUSES from renowned artist AND TREATMENT OF 0ERIPHERAL !RTERY $ISEASE AND 0ERIPHERAL 6E- Virginia Laudano and NOUS $ISEASE her husband Ed, with 4UES *UNE s PM s Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver paintings (Virginia) and Support Group. "RING YOUR LOVED ONE FOR A WELL DESERVED BREAK &ACILITATED models (Ed) of vintage BY !GING #ARE !DVOCATES 9OU WILL RECEIVE INFORMATION WHILE YOUR LOVED ONE IS airplanes. “Every CARED FOR IN OUR 3ECURED -EMORY #ARE 2360 NO LESS THAN DAYS PRIOR TO month the art club has a featured art exhibitor 7ED *UNE s PM s Low Vision Support Group &ACILITATED for a show. This month, BY !NA -ARIA /LIVA -$ $O YOU HAVE AN INTEREST IN CATARACT SURGERY OR CORNEAL we are featuring all of TRANSPLANTS HAVE DRY EYE 7HY NOT ASK THE $OCTOR $R /LIVA SPECIALIZES IN THESE our members,” said AND MANY OTHER DISORDERS AND IS READY TO ASSIST YOU gallery director Mel 4UES *UNE s PM s Amputee Support Group &ACILITATED BY 4Y 7IL- Solochek. The exhibit SON 0ATIENT #ARE !DVOCATE WITH /RTHOTIC 0ROSTHETIC #ENTERS 4HE GROUP IS OPEN includes paintings TO AMPUTEES THEIR FAMILY FRIENDS AND INVOLVED MEDICAL PERSONNEL )T IS OUR GOAL and models in a wide TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF AMPUTEES AND HELP THEM REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL 4HE TOOLS variety of mediums. USED ARE PEER SUPPORT EDUCATION AND ACTIVISM The gallery is located 4HURS *UNE s PM s Mental Wellness Support Group &ACILI- at the Community TATED BY %DMOND $UBREUIL -37 2#37) MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL 3UPPORTED Association complex BY 3OUTH 3HORE #OALITION ON -ENTAL (EALTH !GING AND 5NITED -ETHODIST #HURCH on North Pebble OF 3UN #ITY #ENTER Beach and is open to the public at no cost on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Celebrate Flag Day Friday, June 14 Mitch Traphagen Photos See our full page of Flag etiquette on page 8B JUNE 13, 2013 OBSERVER NEWS • SCC OBSERVER • 13 Six-time Grammy Winner Toni Braxton at the Mahaffey in August R&B, pop, jazz and gospel Her signature song, “Unbreak singer and star of the hit reality My Heart,” ranks as the second series Braxton Family Values, top-selling single of all time by a Toni Braxton will perform at The female artist. Mahaffey Theater for one night Tickets can be purchased online only Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 7:30 at TheMahaffey.com, charge by p.m. Tickets starting at $45.50 phone 727-893-7832 or in person will go on sale Friday, May 31. at The Mahaffey Box Office. Box Braxton won a Grammy® for office hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. R&B vocal performance for Monday-Saturday and 90 min- “You’re Making me High” in utes before any publicly-ticketed 1996 and also two Grammys in event. There are no added charges Best R&B and Best Pop Female on tickets purchased directly from Vocal Performance categories in The Mahaffey, which is located at Mitch Traphagen Photo 1997. 400 1st St. South in St Petersburg. ‘Women Who Care’ make a big impact at Firehouse Cultural Center
An area organization named 100 Women Who Care donated $3,800 to the Firehouse Cultural Center last week, the donation coming in the form of 38 checks for $100. Women Who Care is a group of women who meet four times per year, pledging to donate $100 per meeting to local charities and non-profit orga- nizations. At each meeting, members vote on which organiza- tion they wish to donate to. On Thursday, it was the Firehouse Cultural Center. “This means that our summer programs will go forward,” said cultural center executive director Georgia Vahue. “It means that we will be able to offer scholarships for some of them. We are thrilled.” Ann Rand of 100 Woman Who Care was also thrilled to provide a helping hand. “We’re excited because the work that we are doing supports the activities of people right here, the money stays local,” she said. “It is a very easy way for people to have an impact. We only have four meetings a year. We come collectively together to make an impact on organiza- tions like this. Instead of individually giving a little bit, we can make a bigger impact.” Pictured above are Georgia Vahue, cen- ter, of the Firehouse Cultural Center and Penny Smith and Ann Rand of 100 Women Who Care. For more information about 100 Women Who Care call Rand at 813-641-3817 or email 100WW- [email protected] or visit their 100 Women Who Care Facebook page. For information about the Firehouse Cultural Center, visit www.firehouseculturalcenter.org.
JSA Medical Group Adult Primary Care Sun City Center Activity Center EVENTS CALENDAR physicians JSA Medical Group - Sun City Center Activity Center is open to the community & offers a variety of FREE community & patient events including Yoga, Tai Chi, In a State-of-the-Art New Facility! health lectures, parties, line dancing & more! (*Classes are subject to change) JSA Medical Group in Sun City Center is a JUNE UPCOMING EVENTS *REGISTER NOW! (813) 419-5020 ® comprehensive primary care clinic with many services Thu SilverSneakers (MSROM)* 9:30 to 10:30 am Some classes have offered in-house including radiology and labs! There 13: TAI CHI 2:30 to 3:30 pm limited space, call Fri SALSA DANCING 10 to 11 am for availability is no better time to become a member of JSA! 14: SLOW FLOW YOGA 1:30 to 2:30 pm GENTLE CHAIR YOGA 3 to 4:15 pm SPECIAL EVENT! ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS Mon RUMBA DANCE 11 am to Noon MEET & GREET Including Humana and CarePlus Medicare Advantage Plan Members 17: SLOW FLOW YOGA 1:30 to 2:30 pm Congressman GENTLE CHAIR YOGA 3 to 4:15 pm Rooney’s Field Tue SilverSneakers® (MSROM)* 11 am to Noon Rep, Erin Welch. JSA MEDICAL GROUP - SUN CITY CENTER 18: MEET & GREET Field Rep Erin Welch 2 to 3 pm pm ȹ “WHAT YOUR TAX * DOLLARS PAY 787 Cortaro Dr., Sun City Center, FL 33573 Wed LINE DANCING : Beginners or 11 am to Noon; FOR” Assistance 19: Advanced (Classes Limited to 30 ppl) 12:15 to 1:15 pm with Federal Thu SilverSneakers® (MSROM)* 9:30 to 10:30 am Agencies: Call Today! 20: TAI CHI 2:30 to 3:30 pm Veteran Services, Fri SALSA DANCING 10 to 11 am Flag Requests, 21: SLOW FLOW YOGA 1:30 to 2:30 pm Military Academy (813) 634-2500 GENTLE CHAIR YOGA 3 to 4:15 pm Nominations, Internship Mon RUMBA DANCE 11 am to Noon 24: SLOW FLOW YOGA 1:30 to 2:30 pm Opportunities. GENTLE CHAIR YOGA 3 to 4:15 pm Some light Refreshments Tue SilverSneakers® (MSROM)* 11 am to Noon will be served. 25: Wed LINE DANCING*: Beginners or 11 am to Noon; Please check your 26: Advanced (Classes Limited to 30 ppl) 12:15 to 1:15 pm insurance
Dr. TRAN Dr. KORAH Dr. SOCIAL BRIDGE 1:30 to 4 pm coverage for SILVERSNEAKERS Thu SilverSneakers® (MSROM)* 9:30 to 10:30 am 27: TAI CHI 2:30 to 3:30 pm class participation eligibility. Fri SALSA DANCING 10 to 11 am 28: SLOW FLOW YOGA 1:30 to 2:30 pm *MSROM: GENTLE CHAIR YOGA 3 to 4:15 pm Muscular Strength Visit us online for the monthly schedule of classes and events: & Range of JSAMedicalGroup.com Click “Events” Movement Classes 14 • OBSERVER NEWS • SCC OBSERVER JUNE 13, 2013 Why do knitting and crochet continue to hook so many fans?
The idea of “DIY” is definitely of the creativity,” Hechtman says, ings were reported last year at an and don’t know what to do with percent made new friends through in vogue, bringing an upswing in citing a Craft Yarn Council survey “academic study day” in England yourself? How about biting your the craft. One of the beautiful as- popularity of knitting and crochet- of more than 5,000 knitters. “But on the therapeutic benefits of knit- nails? Have you become obsessed pects of yarn work is that you can ing, and there’s no sign interest will once they get into it, they say they ting. with checking your social media? do it alone or in a group. In fact, wane anytime soon, says lifelong realize it also helps with stress.” n It won’t leave you feeling grog- Crocheting or knitting keeps hands the opportunities to socialize seem craftswoman Betty Hechtman. That’s just one of the unexpected gy in the morning. Having trouble busy – and out of trouble – while to be driving the strong interest “Pinterest and Etsy are two of the benefits of time spent knitting and sleeping? Instead of reaching for a you’re traveling, waiting at the from young adults, who meet at hottest websites online today, and crocheting. Hechtman cites four pill, pick up a yarn project an hour doctor’s office or sitting at your bars, Starbucks and office lunch- they’re brimming with hand-knit- more: or so before bedtime. The calming kid’s soccer game. And, unlike rooms for a good stitch session, ted items, from socks and scarves n Knitting (and crochet) actu- repetition of knitting or crocheting smoking, nail-biting and wasting according to the yarn council. Peo- to purses and pretty much anything ally produce beneficial physical slows restless, racing thoughts and time on Facebook, the result of ple who are alone much of the time that can be made from yarn,” says changes. Spend enough time with helps us transition from busy day knitting and crocheting is a posi- are more prone to depression and Hechtman, author of Yarn to Go your needles or a hook and yarn, to quiet, restful night. tive one. other mental health issues, getting (www.BettyHechtman.com), the and you can strengthen your im- n Keep your hands out of trou- n Make new friends. An internet together for a knit with friends is first in a new cozy mystery series mune system, lower your blood ble. Are you trying to quit smoking survey of 3,500 knitters found 90 good for you! scheduled for publication in July pressure, and change your brain by Berkley Prime Crime Books. chemistry to reduce stress hor- “The hand-knitted caps and mones and increase the natural 5PPER #REEK $R 3TE s 3UN #ITY #ENTER sweaters that might have embar- “happy” neurotransmitters, sero- (next to South Bay Hospital) rassed us as kids are now a hip tonin and dopamine. These find- WWW-OUNTCASTLE6EIN#ENTERSCOM expression of art- Also in Largo, St. Petersburg, Palm Harbor istry,” she says. “Young adults ap- (813) 634-1333 preciate originality and craftsmanship, 1 Minute Test ■ Checklist ■ Patient Screening for Leg Vein Problems and they’re an in- ❑ Pain: novative bunch. ‘Heavy’, aching, or tired legs; painful calves....legs that feel ‘older’ than they should. You need an They’re doing ultrasound evaluation. Remember - most vein problems are hidden. amazing things ❑ Blue Feet: (‘corona phlebectasia’) Blue veins at the foot and ankle indicate something is wrong – usually a failed greater saphenous with yarn!” vein. Get an ultrasound now. We will prevent further deterioration of your legs. Surprisingly, she ❑ Swollen Ankles: notes, crocheting Swelling, increasing at the end of the day or when traveling. (90% venous etiology). Failure of vein is even more pop- valves is a much more common cause of swollen feet and ankles than cardiac and renal issues. ular than knitting. Diuretics (‘water pills’) do not fix the cause of the problem. Vein treatment can. It’s No. 3 on the ❑ Cramps or Restlessness: top 10 U.S. crafts Night cramps, ‘Charley horses’, nocturnal muscle cramping. (90% venous etiology). Medications and minerals might mask the problem but vein treatment will fix it. Night-time restlessness is often list compiled by caused by venous failure – you need an ultrasound. the Craft and Hob- ❑ Skin Changes: by Association, Red/brown discoloration, ulceration, eczema, itching & burning. When vein valves fail, the capillar- with 17.4 million ies below are under pressure and leak fluid, protein and blood cells. The skin becomes sickened devotees. Knitting and discolored. Treatment will stop this progressive deterioration of your legs. comes in at No. ❑ Surface Veins: Spider (red), Reticular (blue) and Varicose Veins: Mountcastle Vein Centers offer ‘in office’ 20 minute treatments to resolve these problems. Most treatments are medical 9 with 13 million and paid by insurance. We also offer VeinGogh, “State of the Art” radio-frequency technology, to deal with fine spider veins. Before / After needle fans. Remarkable cosmetic results!! “What’s interest- ❑ Have you checked one or more boxes? Call Mountcastle Vein Centers - Call our office for a free, screen- ing is people say ing appointment (813) 634-1333 they’re drawn to ❑ Insurance: We are ‘In-Network’ providers with Medicare (and accept Medicare with Medicaid), Humana, BC/BS, yarn crafts because United Health, Cigna, Aetna, Tricare and are the VA Preferred Provider
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For more information on emergency services at Lakewood Ranch, call 941.782.2200. JUNE 13, 2013 OBSERVER NEWS • SCC OBSERVER • 15 Protect Yourself and Your Golf Cart Observations: The Sun City Center Security Patrol is offering a Free Golf Cart Safety Courage in getting Inspection & Registration for all local golf cart owners older ••• I made the trip to Cambridge, that liked to go home and read a Maryland in two days of driving, good book. Thursday, June 13 • Friday, June 14, the reverse of a trip that took me Regardless, I don’t think anyone two months on my sailboat two could make a great argument and Saturday, June 15 years ago. It is amazing how that law enforcement is the 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. different your perspective can true problem on our highways at Redeemer Lutheran Church be at six miles per hour, today. Of course, 701 Valley Forge Blvd., SCC versus 70 miles per hour. we all know the true The thing about living problem is stupid FREE SAFETY INSPECTION: in a long and skinny people. People who state is that, if driving, choose to text, email, 4Check Tire Condition 4 Reflectors 4 Turn Signals 4 Horn there are only a handful read, apply makeup FREE REGISTRATION: of ways in and out. It or shave (yes, I’ve doesn’t take long for that seen both) and watch 4Verify registration number and attach sticker to your golf cart. Registration cards handful to get old, seeing Observations movies from the By Mitch Traphagen will be kept on file at the Sun City Center Security Patrol, 1005 N. Pebble Beach Blvd. the same old things driver’s seat while over and over again. [email protected] hurtling down the Local Sponsors: Kings Point, SCC Community Association, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Dept., SCC Chamber Of Commerce, Fortunately, Florida is highway at more than Winn-Dixie, Publix, Sun City Golf & Cars, West Coast Golf Cars, Allstate Insurance (Weissman Agency), not a place to take for granted. 70 miles per hour. Sun Towers, Freedom Plaza, Wells Fargo Bank. While in some areas things move Suffice to say that driving I-95 fairly slowly, they do move and amongst all of that made me miss nothing ever seems to remain freezing my tail off sailing an old the same. Besides, it’s almost a boat south during an icy winter. sure bet that a few hours spent on Despite the obstacles presented by As seen in any Florida roadway will yield I-95-Death-Race-2013, I arrived Pretty Clothes Southern Living something colorful. intact in Maryland and for the Magazine For those traveling from the first time since sailing off, pulled Tampa Bay Area to the east coast, into the little town of Cambridge. Bargain Prices! the most sensible route involves I love the brick streets and the taking I-75 to Ocala and then boulevards lined with stately U.S. 301 to I-10 just outside of old homes and big, leafy trees Now offering... Jacksonville. Yes, you could take in Cambridge. They serve as a I-4 but who in their right mind tangible reminder, proof, perhaps, would? You never know when that the world has not always Fine Quality the muck might start on fire been running at a breathless, again, closing down the freeway, breakneck pace. That the world or if your life time clock will hasn’t always been a crazy place. Home Interior Items be punched by a wayward car I spent a lot of time in this town careening over the median from preparing my boat for the long Sales Every Day! the opposite direction. It happens. sail to Florida and it came to feel Regardless, U.S. 301 is a like home. And now, seeing it perfectly nice drive, almost again, I suddenly became aware DON’T FORGET pastoral, but it does include at how much I’ve changed in Florida’s presumptive Trifecta of the relatively short time since I THIS 3!452$!9 Travel Terror in the forms of three untied the dock lines. It was an small towns. Waldo and Lawtey awareness I wasn’t happy with. is our Customer have a long-standing reputation Back then, I was standing on Appreciation Sale of being speed traps and Starke, the cusp of a grand adventure. situated between them, has a I’m sure it seemed like a vacation bunch of old-fashioned, not- to some who read the stories up to 75% OFF well-timed stoplights. Starke but it generally didn’t feel all also is the place where people go that vacation-like for the most Monday - Saturday AM TO PM s Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. to be executed and there’s just part. There were long moments something scary about that. of boredom interspersed with (Publix Shoppes of Apollo Beach) (WY . s !POLLO "EACH 813-641-8444 I’ve never been stopped for distinct moments of sheer terror. speeding in any of those towns Plus, with each passing day, I but some years ago, one or felt an increasing pressure to get more drivers had apparently had home. enough of being forced to do the But the end result was that I speed limit. Black billboards with accomplished something I had giant, shocking-yellow letters set out to do. I sailed a thousand went up along the road warning miles through weather calm, cold America’s drivers that the town ahead was and sometimes downright wicked. a speed trap. The billboards went But at the end of each day, I felt unanswered for a time but soon as though I had accomplished Carwash enough, the town, or, perhaps, a something. I hadn’t lost any body concerned resident, decided to parts and the boat had not sunk respond with a billboard of their and, most importantly, I was at own, explaining that it isn’t a least a few miles further along speed trap, they are just concerned towards reaching my goal. about public safety. Only two years have passed 728 Cypress Village Blvd. On my recent trip north, I saw since then but I started thinking Sun City Center, FL someone pulled over in one of the that I no longer have the energy, towns. They had jumped the gun stamina and willingness to take 813-634-9409 a bit, accelerating well before the risks that I had back then. Then, Next to Sonny’s 55 mile per hour speed limit sign after some thought, I realized that (it was in sight, it just hadn’t been I could most certainly, with a little reached yet). Regardless, based on effort, muster up the energy and HOURS OF OPERATION: 8-5:30 MON-FRI • 8-5 SAT NOW OPEN SUNDAYS 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. what I saw, I’m not sure the town stamina, but what I’m lacking is would qualify as a “Boss Hog the courage to do so. That is not a RAIN CHECK: Bring in your $ $ 95 GET YOUR Southern Justice” kind of place. pleasant revelation. receipt for any full service 2 OFF The police officer was a man in You’d think a willingness to wash within 48 hours ANY FULL 39 MONTHLY his 30s, bespectacled, balding roll the dice would increase with and receive an EXPRESS CAR WASH slightly and looked to be a pretty age. After all, I have far less to Express Wash for $1.00 SERVICE nice sort of guy, as opposed to the lose now in the big picture than HAND WAX “giant hulk of a tobacco-chewing- when I was 30. Unfortunately, (on same vehicle) WASH ONLY Most vehicles. With this PASS With this coupon only. coupon only. Not valid Pay once a leviathan-swinging-a-billy-club” the opposite appears to be true Not valid with other with other specials or month and kind of guy. I’d be willing to bet and before long, some of us age ® specials or discounts. discounts. Additional CARDS that the police officer has never and become shells of our former $1.50 extra for vans and charge for oversize come as often SUVs. 6/30/13 vehicles. 6/30/13 as you like! billy-clubbed anyone in his life. selves. He looked like the kind of guy uu Continued on page 17 16 • OBSERVER NEWS • SCC OBSERVER JUNE 13, 2013 C.A.R.E. Pets of the Week C.A.R.E. is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. For directions, visit www.CareShelter.org or call (813) 645-2273.
Every Monday - Friday 6:30-10:30 a.m. Photos Marlene Greenber g Choose ANY ITEM from our Grace Buddy We Breakfast Menu...... for only Grace is a very sweet little kit- Buddy is a cute Chihuahua who open Dine-In Only. ten, an all-white stunner, who was was seen hanging out with his sis- Includes Coffee or Beverage! Valid thru 6/28/13 recently brought to C.A.R.E. with ter Trixie for several months on EARLY a serious eye infection. Thanks to their own. Buddy is a little timid at a mountain of loving care, her first but that is to be expected with (In the Old “Danny Boys” Location) HOME eye is on the mend. Grace is very no human contact for such a long DEPOT time. Once Buddy decides you
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mer. Keep track of the performers COUPONS and vendors at www.hillsbor- oughcounty.org/parks. 18 • OBSERVER NEWS • SCC OBSERVER JUNE 13, 2013 Area Obituaries Redeemer Lutheran Church car wash is Area Places of Worship Mary A Banay Commander Curtis C. Norbeck, USNR. June 15 April 6, 1921 - June 3, 2013 Memorials may be made in her name The car/golf cart wash that had Born in a blizzard, Mary was the only to the Tamassee DAR School, 1925 Ruskin United Methodist Church First Street & 4th Ave. NW, Ruskin (behind Suntrust Bank) child of Arthur Leroy Allen and Emma Bumgardner Dr., P.O. Box 8, Tamassee, been scheduled for June 1, benefit- Augusta Jacobs of Colorado Springs, SC 29686. Zipperer’s Funeral Home in ing the Y.E.S. boys, was canceled ALL ARE WELCOME TO COME AND WORSHIP WITH US: SUNDAY MORNINGS: Nov. - April...... 8:30 a.m. Day Care Available Colorado. Ruskin is charge of the arrangements. due to projected bad weather. Mon. - Fri. After her education at the Katherine The car/golf cart wash has been Rev. Richard Nussel and All Year...... 10:45 a.m. 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. Gibbs School in New York, NY, Mary rescheduled for Saturday, June 15 Phone: 645-1241 Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. call 645-6198 was sent home to Colorado Springs James C. Pillow from 9 a.m. to noon in the parking to avoid the potential danger in New James C. Pillow, 81, of Riverview, lot of Redeemer Lutheran Church, York when WWII broke out. Mary WEEKLY SERVICES: FL passed away June 3, 2013. He 701 Valley Forge Blvd. Sunday found a job at Camp Carson where she was born and raised in Centertown, Rance Goad, Pastor (Southern Baptist) 9 a.m...... Bible Study worked until the war was over, then Y.E.S. is a successful program 11 a.m...... Bible Study Kentucky to Clyde and Lillie Pillow. He 1511 El Rancho Dr. returned to Manhattan and began her served in the army during the Korean that enhances rehabilitation for 10 a.m. & 6 p.m...... Worship boys who have been in trouble. Sun City Center, FL 33573 long association with noted psychiatrist War and was a 30-year employee of Phone/Fax: Wednesday Ralph S. Banay, MD, starting as his Eastern Airlines. The funds collected during the car/ 813-633-5950 6 p.m. ... Prayer Meeting/Bible Study secretary and becoming his wife in He was predeceased by his parents cart wash will be partially matched 1957. She was Administrator in Chief Clyde and Lillie; and brothers Harvey by Thrivent Financial. at Greenmont-on-Hudson sanitarium, and Clyde Jr. He is survived by children In addition, the Sun City Security REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH - ELCA which she ran for many years. As Patricia and James Jr.; sister Ovelia Patrol will conduct a golf cart reg- 701 Valley Forge Blvd. • Sun City Center, FL 33573-5354 Mrs. Ralph S. Banay, Mary traveled to (Pillow) Allen; brothers Walter, Boise istration in the church parking lot Reverend David Allman, Pastor Europe and Japan to attend medical and Elbert; three grandchildren; five from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. starting conventions and as part of Dr. Banay’s great-grandchildren; and many nieces Telephone: 813-634-1292 • Website: sccredeemer.org on Thursday, June 13 and continu- Worship Services on Sunday 10 a.m. cultural therapy program for selected and nephews. Holy Communion First & Third Sunday • Bible Class Thursday 10 a.m. patients. He will be greatly missed by ing through Saturday. Owners will In later years Mary enjoyed her family and friends. Arrangements by be given a decal that is registered Chihuahua dogs, entertaining friends, Zipperer’s Funeral Home. with the County Sheriff’s office and contributing to causes such as and the SCC Patrol Office. prevention of cruelty to animals, protection of the environment, and VBS offered by Unity Spirituality Rather Than “Religion” supporting Native Americans. Henry Gibson Social Hall, Beth Israel Synagogue Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. She is survived by daughters Mary- Vaughn Street 1115 Del Webb E. • Sun City Center, FL Clare Pugh and Suzanne Banay Santo; www.unitycommunityofjoy.com 813-298-7745 and grandchildren Raymond Dean Bible Church Pugh, Zoran Alexander Santo, and Zoë The Vaughn Street Bible Church Jasmine Santo, of Cape Coral, Florida in Gibsonton offers Son Surf and Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Beach Bash Vacation Bible School for kids 5 through 18, from Mon- They called him a miracle work- day, June 17 to Friday, June 21. Adrian Joseph Coffield er. It was a miracle every time he The free Vacation Bible School Adrian Joseph Coffield passed away worked. runs nightly from 6 to 9 p.m. peacefully at 12:58 a.m. on Wednesday, But he went to church and was Kick-off for the week will be an May 29, 2013. He was 89 years old. so moved by the message that he Adrian is survived by his wife Suzanne Hawaiian-style Luau meal after Masses: Townsend and her three children. went forward during the invitation morning service on Sunday, June 16. Adrian worked for Grand Trunk and professed to be converted. His For more infomation go to www. Sunday.8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., Noon Railroad for most of his life as an family and friends were delighted vaughstreetbiblechurch.com or Saturday Vigil...... 4:00 p.m. electrician in the Detroit, Michigan when he prayed: “Dear Lord, save call Sandy Henderson at 813-486- 702 Valley Forge Blvd., SCC, FL 33573 Daily ...... 8:00 a.m. area. He and his wife of 61 years, me and use me to Your glory.” Un- 3130. Phone: 634-2328 • Fax: 633-6670 Confessions: Elmira LeFaive Coffield, spent their fortunately, he added: “I’m avail- www.popcc.org Mon.-Fri. 7:30 a.m. and Sat. 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. later years living in Sun City Center, able whenever You need me to Crossing Church Florida, where Adrian played baseball provide guidance to others who well into his sixties and also enjoyed need help and direction.” presents ‘At the the game of golf. Elmira passed away Sunday School (all ages)...... 9:30 a.m. God does not need our advice, Sunday Morning Worship .... 10:45 a.m. in 2005. Adrian is survived by their four Movies’ He needs our attention. He does The Crossing Church will pres- Sunday Evening Worship ...... 6:00 p.m. children: Patricia Coffield Laverty, Barry Wednesday (all ages) ...... 6:30 p.m. Coffield, Michael Coffield and Pamela not need our suggestions, He needs ent the “At The Movies” message “Loving God, Loving Others, Coffield Melcher, and their spouses, our service. He does not need our series at two locations in the Tam- Serving Beyond Borders” Dr. Samuel (Sam) A. Roach, Pastor nine grandchildren and four great- words, He needs our wills. He pa Bay area every Sunday in July. 1301 U.S. Hwy. 41 N., Ruskin, FL • 645-1121 • www.nbcor.org grandchildren, and a sister, Eileen does not need our heads, He needs Locally, the location is the Sakowski of Warren, Michigan. our hearts. Crossing Church’s SouthShore A funeral Mass will be held for Adrian More than anything, He wants Campus at 3058 East College Ave. UNITED COMMUNITY CHURCH ~ United Church of Christ at Prince of Peace Catholic Church in 1501 La Jolla AVE, Sun City Center, FL 33573-5329 our love — for if we truly love in Ruskin Sun City Center on Friday, June 14, A Caring Church United in God's Love Serving Others Him, we will labor for Him and This special video message se- 2013, at 11 a.m. Prior to the Mass live for Him. He also wants us to Rev. Dr. Jean M. Simpson a brunch will be held in the Prince of ries uses some of today’s biggest worship Him, and if we do, we Worship Services ~ 8:30 and 10 AM Peace Church hall at 9:30 a.m. blockbusters to share the truth of (813) 634-1304 ~ www.uccsuncity.org A private family burial will be held at will gladly and willingly work for God’s Word in a relevant way. And Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Him. It is only when we make a it is free. Florida. definite decision to follow Him “At The Movies” will take place EVERETT TATE, MINISTER In lieu of flowers, contributions can be that we will make a daily differ- every Sunday in July at 9 a.m. and Welcome to the: made to the American Cancer Society ence in His world. 11 a.m. at the Ruskin location. South Hillsborough Church of Christ or to LifePath Hospice, 3725 Upper Jesus said, “Now that you know There will also be a Family Creek Drive, Ruskin, FL 33573. 1611 First St. SW • Ruskin, FL • 645-7607 these things, you will be blessed if Movie Night on Sunday, July 14 —NON-INSTRUMENTAL— Arrangements made by Sun City you do them.” Center Funeral Home. at 6:30 p.m. with theater-style re- SERVICES: Sunday...... 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.; 6:00 p.m. Visit us at: SowerMinistries.org. freshments provided. Wednesday...... 7:00 p.m. Betty Norbeck Betty Norbeck, born Elizabeth Mae Nursery Provided Miller, of Kings Point died peacefully Sunday Worship: June 7, 2013 at Hospice House in Sun Blended 8:00 a.m. City Center, Florida. She was born on Pastor Jack R. Palzer Contemporary 9:40 a.m. March 19, 1921 in Homestead, PA and Assoc. Pastor Derek Hoven Traditional 11:15 a.m. was the daughter of the late Charles 5309 U.S. Highway 41 North • Apollo Beach (across from MiraBay) www.calvarylutheranchurch.net 645-1305 (Charlie) Asher and Rose Caspary Miller. She is survived by her daughter Nan Jones (Bob) of Seneca, SC; Wimauma Church of God grandchildren Catherine R. of Miami Sunday School ...... 10:00 a.m. Beach, FL and Douglas R. Jones Sunday Morning Worship ...... 10:45 a.m. (Robyn) of Alexandria, VA; and great- Sunday Evening Worship ...... 6:00 p.m. grandchildren Caroline Elisabeth and Wednesday Youth Worship ...... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Service ...... 7:00 p.m. Charlie R. Jones. She was predeceased in death by Pastor Tom Durrance 5504 S.R. 674, Wimauma, FL 33598 • 813-634-4776 her husband, Curtis Charles Norbeck and her sister Mary Levy. She was a 1942 graduate of Penn State University and a member of Chi Something old is new again Omega Fraternity. Since she moved to Florida 35 years ago, she had The United Methodist Church opened its doors in Sun City Center participated in numerous Kings Point in 1983. To welcome the newest congregation to the community, WORSHIP SERVICES: activities, was an avid golfer, member Prince of Peace Catholic Church gave the church a figure of Christ standing with outstretched arms. The figure, having stood for over Sunday of Panhellenic Bridge Group and had 8:15 a.m...... Sanctuary (Communion Service) been the corresponding secretary of the 25 years, fell into disrepair: both arms were broken and numerous cracks appeared in the surface. Ed Stewart, congregation member, 9:15 a.m. ...New Life Enrichment Center (Contemporary) Col. George Mercer Brooke Chapter of 10:55 a.m...... Sanctuary (Traditional with Choir & Bells) the DAR. saw the statue neglected in a corner and said, “I think I can restore this to its previous glory.” Ed had worked in antique restoration 11:00 a.m ...... Hispanic Worship A private burial will be held in the Bookstore 633-8595 4:00 p.m...... Hispanic Worship Raleigh National Cemetery where she when living in St. Louis. After months of tedious work, the statue is FREE Senior Pastor: dr. Warren Langer will be buried with her husband, Lt. now on display in the Life Enrichment Center at the United Method- Nursery Provided ist Church welcoming all. Assistant Pastor: Rev. Robert Chaple JUNE 13, 2013 OBSERVER NEWS • SCC OBSERVER • 19 Area Places of Worship Southside Baptist Church “A Warm, Loving & Friendly Church” Come join us to learn about God’s Word and salvation in Jesus Christ Join us on Sunday to come home to the warmth of our church family Located in South Hillsborough County, just south of Universal in old Sun City 4208 U.S. Hwy. 41 S • Sun City, FL 33586 • 813-645-4085 Getting to Know You (Donuts/Coffee) .....9:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service ...... 6:00 p.m. Sunday School ...... 9:30 am. Wednesday Evening Service ...... 7:00 p.m. Sunday Morning Worship ...... 10:55 a.m. Thursday Morning Prayer ...... 10:00 a.m. FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH INVITES YOU TO SERVICES AT OUR NEW LOCATION 1707 33rd Street SE, SCC/Ruskin • 813-938-4955 10:30 a.m. SUNDAYS High Tea is served at Trinity Baptist Church NO CREED...BUT CHRIST The Trinity Women’s Fellowship at Trinity Baptist Church recently gathered for High Tea. The ladies NO BOOK...BUT THE BIBLE wore fine outfits and hats. Tea and delicious treats were served on china that the ladies each brought. For more information on the church, call 813-634-4228. Minister - DR. DAVID CAMPBELL
820 College Ave. W. • Ruskin, FL 33570 645-6439 www.fbcruskin.org • A Resource for Families Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ...... 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Evening Service ...... 6:00 p.m. Dr. Barry Rumsey Wednesday Night Service ...... 7:00 p.m. CHRISTIAN SCHOOL K-2 Through 12th Awana ...... 7:00 p.m. Grade
Shop early at Baptism Sunday at United Methodist Christmas in July Church of Sun City Center Bazaar in Lithia On Sunday, June 9, the United Methodist Church celebrated Bap- tism Sunday. The Reverend Warren D. Langer and Reverend Samuel Nearly 50 vendors will sell ev- Rorer baptized nine children and five adults, and four adults partici- erything from handmade gifts to pated in Baptismal Remembrance. A celebration reception was held home decor at the Saturday, July in Creason Children’s Center honoring all candidates, their families 27 Christmas in July Bazaar at and sponsors. Grace United Methodist Church at FishHawk. Calvary’s Kingdom Lunch Bunch The event is from 9:30 a.m. Rock VBS is June heads for to 2 p.m. at the church, located First Church of Christ, Scientist Brandon at 5708 Lithia Pinecrest Road, 17-21 Lithia. The Lunch Bunch – A Group 204 2nd St. N.W. • Ruskin, FL 33570 Calvary Lutheran Church in Items for sale include jewelry, of Jewish Friends is planning Apollo Beach offers Kingdom crosses, pet supplies, honey, (813) 645-6102 a lunch get-together at 12:30 Rock Vacation Bible School, homemade jelly, birdhouses, Sunday Service ...... 10:00 a.m. p.m. on Tuesday, June 18 at Monday through Friday, June handmade soaps and purses. Mimi’s Café in Brandon, 804 Sunday School ...... 10:00 a.m. 17-21, 2013. Most of the vendors will be in- Providence Road. Wednesday Service ...... 5:00 p.m. Kingdom Rock offers electri- side the air-conditioned church, If you plan to attend, you Reading Room ...... Wednesday 4 to 4:45 p.m. fying Bible adventures, heart- so guests can shop in comfort. must RSVP to Carol Balent at pumping music and exciting There is no entrance fee, and [email protected] All Are Welcome group activities. free door prizes will be given or 813-829-7227 by June 13 Calvary’s Kingdom Rocks away. so organizers make sure the VBS conveniently runs from 6-8 The bazaar is a fundraiser for restaurant can accommodate p.m. each night and is open to all Grace United Methodist Wom- the group. You can discuss the St. Andrew Presbyterian Church children from preschool to 5th en (UMW). Nationally, United possibility of carpooling when grade. Methodist Women is the largest Sunday Services you RSVP. Also, this free VBS program denominational faith organiza- Traditional Service 9:00 a.m. includes complimentary dinner tion for women whose mission Contemporary Service 11:00 a.m. starting at 5:15 p.m. Adults are Movie Night at the is fostering spiritual growth, de- Prayers with anointing for healing and wholeness welcome to participate in an on- United Methodist veloping leaders and advocating during worship the second Sunday of every month. site Bible study running concur- for justice. A Stephen Church brings At Grace, the United Method- Ministry rently. Church Pastor: Rev. Dr. Mark E. Salmon Everyone meets at the conclu- Love’s Abiding Joy ist Women focus on community Meet friends in Fellowship Hall after each Service. sion of each day for an exciting On Friday, June 14 the United organizations that support wom- Refreshments served. and memorable Fanfare Finale. Methodist Church will show en, youth and children in the Lithia area and abroad. Most re- 1239 Del Webb Blvd. West Phone: 813-634-1252 Family members and friends are Love’s Abiding Joy as part of its encouraged to join in daily for Friday night movie series. cently, members created packets Sun City Center, FL 33573 For information visit: of personal care items to send to Church is Handicap accessible www.standrewatscc.org this special time at 7:45 p.m. It is the fourth film in the Love VBS is held at Calvary, located Comes Softly series by Michael Nicaragua for the church’s first at 5309 US 41 North in Apollo Landon, Jr. The doors of the overseas mission trip. Beach. To register, go online at church’s LEC hall will open at All women are invited to at- Saint Anne Catholic Church Calvarylutheranchurch.net or 6 p.m. tend Grace UMW meetings, SouthShore: Apollo Beach, Ruskin, Sun City and S. Gibsonton call the church office at 813- Love’s Abiding Joy is captioned which are the fourth Sunday of 645-1305. Registrations are re- for the hard of hearing. every month at the church. The U.S. Hwy. 41 quested by June 10. meetings start at noon, and a free 106 11th Ave. NE lunch is served. Ruskin For more information about 813-645-1714 SaintAnneRuskin.org the bazaar and Grace UMW, vis- it www.mygraceumc.com or call Very Rev. John F. McEvoy, V.F. 813-661-8858. D d Masses Vigil Mass...... Saturday 5:00 p.m. Ruskin Aglow Sunday Mass ...... 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Contemporary) meets Saturday Monday thru Friday ...... 8:00 a.m. The Ruskin Aglow meeting will Holy Days ...... Contact Parish Office for Schedule be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 15 Español ...... Domingo - 12:30 p.m.; Jueves 7:00 p.m. at Palm Garden, 3850 Upper Creek Confession ...... Thursday 6:15 p.m.; Saturday 3:45 p.m. Dr., Sun City Center. Come and bring a friend. 20 • OBSERVER NEWS JUNE 13, 2013 Hurricane Names Would you like to have a hurricane named after you? One just might be. Since 1979, the World Meteorological Organization has been creating lists of names to identify hurricanes in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. There are six lists total for each ocean. The lists have 21 male and female names, which alternate. One name is selected for each letter of the alphabet except for “Q,” “U” and “Z.” In 2009, for example, the list for the Atlantic Ocean includes Ana, Bill, Claudette, Danny, Erika and so forth. The first hurricane of the season there will be named Ana. The lists repeat every six years, and when an awful hurricane strikes like Katrina, that name is replaced. Sometimes, there are more hurricanes in a season than there are names on the list. Forecasters must then use names from the Greek alphabet, such as Alpha, Beta, Gamma and Delta, as happened in 2005. Name That Weather Event
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1) Lightning kills more people than hurricanes and tornadoes. Fact or Fiction? 2) Lightning is extremely hot, about 54 degrees Fahrenheit. Fact or Fiction? Fact 3) Lightning is always accompanied by thunder. or Fiction? 4) Lightning can be seen before thunder is heard. Fact or Fiction? 5) If your hairs stand on end, lightning may be about to strike. Fact or Fiction? 6) If outside, your best chance of avoiding being struck by lightning is to lie flat on the ground. Fact or Fiction? 7) One of the best conductors of lightning is water. Fact or Fiction? Fact or 8) Lightning can strike exterior phone lines. Fiction? Fact or 9) Lightning may occur as an exploding ball. Fiction? 10) You should never touch a person who has been struck by lightning because they could be carrying
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Families wishing to will be acknowledged on promo- and thoughts will lead us to better political solutions to current county from local businesses for the fol- participate must have at least one tional materials and printing. and state challenges? What should be changed? lowing events. child 12 years of age or younger Event Details: The Teenage The meeting starts at 1:30 p.m., with refreshments at 1 p.m. n Event: Bingo and Brunch at with the adults. Battle of the Bands is held an- n All Democrats and like-minded persons are invited to attend. Visit the Gardenville Recreation Cen- Event: Movies in the Park nually mid-October during the www.southshoredemocraticclub.org, or Facebook at www.facebook. ter After Dark Hillsborough County Fair. The com/SSDEMCLUB for more information. Date: Once a month Date: Various dates top two teenage band winners win Sponsorship Need: Sponsor- Sponsorship Need: Sponsors free studio time. The bands are ships are needed to cover cost of will help cover cost of the mov- judged on guitars, drums, vocals, Ru s k i n Br a n c h Li br a r y brunch and bingo prizes for local ie licensing and wristbands for showmanship and originality. 1 Dickman Drive SE • Ruskin 33573 seniors. movies The official sponsorship request Estimated Cost: Cost of brunch Estimated Cost: $1,000 forms can be viewed online at for approximately 120 seniors Sponsorship Benefit: Spon- www.hillsboroughcounty.org/in- and bingo prizes and is decided sor’s name and logo will be on dex.aspx?nid=2511. by the sponsor. the screen prior to the start of the Organizations interested in Sponsorship Benefit: Sponsors movie and on printed material sponsoring must send a letter of will be named on the promotional Event Details: The Movies in interest to: material and acknowledged dur- the Park After Dark is a new pro- Lori Hudson ing the event. gram that will be offered at vari- Hillsborough County Commu- Adult Computer Classes for the Event Details: The Bingo and ous Hillsborough County Parks at nications and Digital Media Ser- Brunch is held monthly at the least 4 times a year vices Technologically Challenged Gardenville Recreation Center n Event: Teenage Battle of the County Center, 16th Floor and is open to senior ages 50 and Bands 601 E. Kennedy Blvd. eBooks and eReaders: An Introduction • Tuesday, June 18 at 3 p.m. over Date: Mid-October Tampa, FL 33602 Have a new eReader or interested in getting one? Learn which de- n Event: Great American Sponsorship Need: Sponsor- For additional information on vices can download the library’s free eBooks and how to load eBooks Campout ships are needed to cover event these sponsorship opportunities, onto various types of eReaders. Discover the library’s lage selection of Date: Nov. 16, 2013 and March costs including t-shirts, stage contact Mary Clements Fowler, eBooks in various formats. 22, 2014 rental, and studio time awarded Parks, Recreation and Conserva- Computer Tutor • Wednesday, June 19 at 5:30 p.m. Sponsorship Need: Sponsor- to the top two bands. tion, 813-635-3519. Tutoring in Microsoft software, email and the internet. ships are needed to cover cost of Excel I: Introduction • Thursday, June 20 at 3 p.m. tent rentals, equipment, food for Layout, entering data, inserting rows and columns, and other tech- dinner or breakfast, and camping Calling all artists niques. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills are recommended. activities. Estimated Cost: $250 - $2,000 The Valencia Lakes 3rd Annual Arts and Crafts Festival will be held Sponsorship Benefit: Sponsor on Saturday, October 5, 2013. Republican Club name and logo will go on publi- Organizers are looking for artists and crafters who would be inter- meets June 27 cations and news releases ested in being a part of the Festival. Event Details: The Great Go to www.valencialakesfestival.com to look at the Festival site. The Greater Sun City Center American Campout is designed Those interested in exhibiting can contact organizers from that site for Republican Club will hold its for those who have never camped more information. regular meeting on Thursday, June before and want to learn how to 27, 2013, in the Sun City Center set-up a tent, cook outdoors, and Chamber of Commerce Banquet learn camping skills in a fami- Room. Social time is at 1:30 p.m. & Printing Company, Inc. BRANDON ORTHOPEDIC ASSOCIATES Established in 1968 SHEETFED & WEB PRINTING ly-friendly, supervised setting. and the meeting begins at 2 p.m. Campers can choose to partici- EAST BAY SPORTS MEDICINE & ORTHOPEDICS The guest speaker is Gary Bern- pate in planned activities, includ- Board Certified Orthopedic Surgery tsen, a retired CIA Officer, a best- Sports Medicine • Onsite Open MRI selling author and Regional Di- Brandon Orthopedic Associates is one of the rector of Concerned Veterans for Robert J. Maddalon, MD America. 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■■ BY PENNY FLETCHER [email protected] what it was, and is today, and with those who will be directing its Like Auld Lang Syne played future. at midnight on New Year’s Because there are so many Eve, the South Shore Chamber components to this story, it has of Commerce’s June 5 after- been broken into three parts hours Open House event was to make it easier for readers to penny fletcher photo a combination of celebrating understand. Scrapbooks, photographs, postcards and many newspaper ar- the past and looking toward the ticles were part of an historical display that interested most of future. The Past: those who attended the June 5 event. During the course of the two- “There wasn’t even a Tampa hour event many in the crowd Chamber of Commerce when operating. This was a Socialist In an interview June 7, Glenn used the word “bittersweet” when the first Ruskin chamber community, you know. He Dickman explained that the first discussing the June 17th closing was formed,” said Glenn donated the land for the Ruskin Dickmans to live in Ruskin sold of the Ruskin chamber office Dickman, grandson of one of Cemetery. And then around 1968, their farm in Missouri and bought at 315 U.S. 41 that has been a Ruskin’s earliest founders and he donated the building for the land in Ruskin that now houses landmark for many years. philanthropist, Paul B. Dickman. Ruskin chamber. He did a lot for developments large and small. During the event and afterward, “My grandfather came here the community. There were many They also helped develop Apollo interviews were conducted with from Missouri in 1907 when other donations of land that he Beach with the Corr family, those who made the chamber the Commongood Society was made as time went on.” uuContinued on page 2B
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PENNY FLETCHER PHOTO Gerald Pittman, owner of Pittman Trucking and Tractor Service, donat- ed his winnings of the 50/50 raffle to the fundraiser for the Kremakau family, who recently lost mother Kelli to cancer. The fundraiser is being held at Kids R Kids in the Kings Lake plaza on Big Bend Road because Kelli’s 5-year-old daughter is graduating preschool there this month. Anyone who wants to help may contact owner Carrie Elwell at (813) 672-0400. Honoring the past... uuContinued from page 1B
MYSTERIOUS. MAGNIfi CENT. who were also local founders Until then, they had just stayed and visionaries as were the first pretty much to themselves. So I SEE IT TODAY! Dickmans to make the area their joined the Tampa Chamber, the home. Sun City Center and the Ruskin WORLD PREMIERE Now, the building that was chambers. I’m not even sure if donated for as long as it remained Apollo Beach had its own chamber a chamber, will house some sort of yet. For awhile Apollo Beach was
PRINT MEDIA PARTNER business that will be an asset to the included in the Ruskin chamber,” community. Glenn Dickman said he Hereford said. is committed to that. Hereford worked for the various TICKET S ON SALE NOW Ruskin residents and past companies that bought the Be one of the rst to experience these 813-987-6000 · MOSI.ORG presidents of the chamber Sandy phosphate plant for 40 years and magni cent specimens on dry land. MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & INDUSTRY | TAMPA, FL Council and Frances Hereford also then operated businesses of her own have a long history of helping the in Ruskin. Ruskin chamber. “I was always active in the “I joined before I even had a chamber,” she said. business,” said Council, who is still Many scrapbooks, postcards, old active with the chamber and with photographs and newspaper articles America’s Finest Cabinets many committees that are working were available for people to look to see that future development in at and read at the after-hours event. the area will consist of things that The table containing the historical are needed and will provide jobs, materials was busy throughout the while keeping the natural beauty of evening. the local communities. “I wanted uuContinued on page 3B to help build the chamber as an individual because I knew the community needed it,” she added. Hereford, a Hillsborough County resident all her life, was president of the chamber in 1993. “My dad was a chamber president 18 Months well before me — some time in the no interest! 1950s,” she said. Hereford’s family was transferred to Ruskin from their native Tampa when her father was employed by Tampa Electric Company. Countertop “I moved to Ruskin when I was in the seventh grade and we had Surfaces available the electric office in our house for with a FREE a long time,” she said. “That’s the way the community was back then. Standard Edge and Everyone knew everyone else. “We Beat All Superstores Many had businesses like that right FREE Stainless in their homes.” Steel Sink on Price and Service” As an adult, Hereford joined all Delivery available in under 3 weeks the local chambers in the 1970s while she was the human resource manager at U.S. Phosphoric Ron Simpson, current president of the South Shore Chamber of SOUTH TAMPA CARROLLWOOD BRANDON Company (which is no longer in 254-4066 961-1362 413-8313 Commerce, speaks about the business here). past and the future at the Open 1510 South MacDill Ave. 14306 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. 1920 W. Brandon Blvd. “They knew after the first (toxic) House June 5 honoring those who Across from Chili’s spill in the ’70s that they had to helped make the chamber what it become a part of the community. is today. JUNE 13, 2013 OBSERVER NEWS • SCC OBSERVER • THE CURRENT • 3B ...while preparing for the future JOBS, JOBS, JOBS Below is the weekly listing of available jobs in the local readership area. Brought to you by uuContinued from page 2B The Observer News, Tampa Bay Workforce Alliance and WorkNet Pinellas. The Future: more like a crowded elevator, 50 percent of the money in the A hush filled the room as the with everyone having to be drawing goes towards support current chamber president, Ron careful not to bump into someone of the chamber’s projects for Simpson, spoke about the reasons else. members and 50 percent to the for closing the Ruskin office and The chamber staff said they are winner of tickets purchased for talked about the chamber’s future. looking forward to all working the raffle. “It’s not like we’ll be leaving in the same office again. “It’s Gerald Pittman, owner of Ruskin. We’ll still hold the hard to maintain the same level Pittman Trucking & Tractor Ruskin Seafood Festival and lots of camaraderie in your daily Service, generously donated his of other Ruskin events. And we’ll work environment going back winnings to the fundraiser in continue to have many of our and forth several times a week,” progress for the family of Kelli luncheons in Ruskin, at Destiny said Executive Director Melanie Kremkau who recently died of Church and Little Harbor and Morrison. cancer. other places,” he said. “We didn’t want to close the “Samantha’s (Kremkau) In an interview prior to the office right after the merger two mommy recently lost her battle after-hours event, Simpson said years ago because we didn’t against cancer,” said Carrie maintaining two offices just over want it to look like we were Elwell, owner of the Kids R Kids three miles apart didn’t make abandoning Ruskin. I love SouthShore in Kings Lake plaza good business sense. “In Apollo Ruskin, and it is with great off Big Bend Road. “Samantha is Beach we have a lot more parking sadness that I am leaving this graduating from VPK this week. space, and a large area to hold building. But we have grown so It is so sad. The money will go events with a separate set of glass much, and we need to be more to help her family with medical doors so people who attend don’t organized.” expenses, food, gas and other have to walk through the chamber The rent at the Apollo Beach needs,” Elwell said. office.” office is offset by Hillsborough The fundraiser was started That large room can be used County’s payment to maintain by two teachers at the child free by members and rented out its Small Business Information care facility, Michelle Guzman to any resident to hold seminars, Center there. and another who has asked to interviewing, training or other An unexpected remain anonymous. Another type of events, he said. (anonymous) donor has agreed The turn-out at the event highlight of the event: to match the funds raised by the showed that the number of The 50/50 Raffle that takes school up to $1,000, she added. members had outgrown the space. place at all chamber luncheons Elwell was visibly touched Standing-room-only was really and after-hours events where by Pittman’s generosity as she accepted the roll of tickets he had purchased. Left, a People may still donate to the vintage fund by calling Kids R Kids at tomato (813) 672-0400. crate label originally *Both telephone numbers now packed used for the chamber offices will by Paul B. be kept at the new location. They Dickman, are (813) 645-1366 and (813) one of the PENNY FLETCHER PHOTOS founding 645-3808. The website is http:// There was standing room only at the South Shore Chamber of Com- fathers of southshorechamberofcommerce. merce’s Open House after-hours event June 5 in the Ruskin office Ruskin. org. at 315 U.S. 41. 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ANNOUNCEMENTS MERCHANDISE 312 estate sales 312 estate sales MARINE 100 300 BEVERLY’s ESTATE SALES 400 Sun City Center 105 personal 310 Garage/Yard Sale 410 Boats Thank you St. Jude & St Anthony for Almost New Thrift Store. 10008 Indiana June 14 & 15 Boat slip for a 30’ boat needed, covered prayers answered. AK St., Gibsonton (1 block off US 41, 1 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. preferred. Ruskin inlet or Apollo Beach block north Gibsonton Dr.,) Wednesday area. Jim 813-777-0021 through Saturday, 9am-3pm. Clothing, 1709 Tahoe FARMER’S MKT furniture, lots misc. Ministry First Baptist (off Allegheny) 425 Slips or Storage Gibsonton. 813-671-0036 to donate 200 Please park on side of sale only. South Bay RV & Boat Storage. Special- Moving sale. Apollo Beach, Dolphin 42” flat-screen TV, Jasper black izing in outside storage for RVs, boats & Cove. 1107 Kingfish Place. Friday & Oriental curio cabinet, Penn trailers. 813-677-2000 www.SouthBay- 260 fruits & vegetables Saturday, 6/14 & 6/15. 10am-? Furni- House secretary, painted curio Storage.com ture, tools, clothes, etc & entry table, Ultrasuede couch Dock for rent, up to 50’. Water & 30 & chair, glass-top table, 6 chairs, amp electric included. Apollo Beach. Attention Collectors 813-624-4939 Log Cabin Large collection of oriental & Indian round sm. black table, 4 chairs. items, old books, glassware, jewelry, Sofa, coffee & matching end Produce dolls, collector plates, Mother of Pearl tables, bookcases, jewelry chest, pictures & furniture. Thursday thru chairs, dbl. bed, twin beds, twin TRANSPORTATION Open all summer Saturday, 9am-2pm. Helping Hands Thrift Shop, Hwy 301 south, 2 miles suite, shiny triple dresser, 2 night 450 Remodeling from SCC stands, brass queen bed, quilt rack, antique pedal sewing machine, Garage/ yard sale. 1015 Bluewater Dr, GE washer/dryer, amethyst glass, 455 Automobile Stop by and see us! SCC. Friday & Saturday, June 14 & 15. men’s clothes (L), women’s (M). 5214 Hwy 674 8am-1pm. A little bit of everything. Read the entire newspaper Wimauma, 33598 Books, tapes, movies, CDs, DVDs, Huge yard sale. Saturday, 8am-2pm. linens, pictures, lamps, kitchen online including the classifieds 3/4 mile east of Wal-Mart 3711 Nazimova Ave., Ruskin. US 41 to crafts & sewing material. by going to Observernews.net. Universal, follow signs. Rain date 6/22. Community news & advertising See our ad on Craigslist (813) 380-5214 508-0307 or 633-1173 24/7 is only 1 click away.
280 pets Nettie’s estate sales Cell: (813) 382-7536 REAL ESTATE Thrift Store 1205 Bluewater Drive 500 CLOSED Sun City Center Cell: Building a bigger & FRIDAY & SATURDAY 382-7536 511 Houses For Sale better store to serve you. June 14th & 15th 902 Birdie Way, Apollo Beach. $199,500. Established 2289sf. Large home with very open floor in 2002 Watch us grow! 7 a.m. - NOON plan. 2 large sliders open onto golf Contents Include: Early American Rocking course. Split bedroom with huge closet Now accepting new No donations accepted until Chairs, Lamp & Coffee Tables, Home on master side. Fenced back yard with we are in our new building 330 Furniture screened lanai. Home features bamboo kitty clieNts Decor, Bookcases, Dining Room Table w/ flooring & new porcelain tile. Owner Chairs, China Cabinet, Curio Cabinet, Oak twin bed & mattress, end table, transferred, this is not a short sale. Professional Pet Sitting Service 813-641-7790 Buffet, Lowrey Organ, Queen & Twin triple dresser, barely used. $400, $1700 S.L. Real Estate Service, LLC Mandra Lic./Ins. • www.PaulasPamperedPets.com new. 813-416-0280 Stewart, broker 813-741-3678 Ministry of Calvary Lutheran Church Bedroom Sets, Sofa, Wall Unit, Desk, 813-634-8894 French Provincial Side Chairs, Nice White Wrought Iron Table w/Chairs, and White 354 Medical Home For Sale By owner 312 Estate Sales Wrought Iron Patio Furniture, Household, For sale. Electric wheel chair, medium to 4321 Old Hwy 41, Sun City. 3br/1.5ba, Oliver & Company, LLC Garage Items, and More. large size person. Fair condition, charger 1300sf home. Private lot 75x100. Pet Entire contents of home, lots of toys, included. $450. obo. 813-633-1857 fenced area. CHA, aerator well, septic treadmill. Thursday, June 13- Saturday. Please park on side of sale due to (no county water bills). Washer/ dryer Full Service Pet Sitting June 15, 10am-2pm. 907 4th Ave., SW. emergency vehicles. hookup. Asking $69.900. No owner • Pet Sitting • Pet Taxi Ruskin. Please don’t miss our other 360 Golf Carts financing. Call evenings & weekends sale this weekend at 813-545-5314 for viewing. Property is Golf carts wanted. Buy sell, trade. Char- sold AS IS for owners convenience. 2118 New Bedford Drive gers, parts all related. Ronny’s Carts & Fri. & Sat. June 14-15 Parts. 813-484-9855 or 813-645-4515 • Licensed See You There! • Bonded RE/MAX South Shore Realty • Insured 395 Wanted To Buy Oliver Tort & Tina Ballas Roberta Rowe, Realtor (813) 767-7225 Nettie’s estate sales Cell: 813-215-7127 Cell: (813) 382-7536 Wanted Email: [email protected] Oriental jade, coral & Ivory, fine old SIERRA in Greenbriar, new listing, www.petsit.com/oliverandcompany 2118 New Bedford Dr. paintings, coins, currency, silver flat- 2BR/2BA, 1700 sq. ft...... $144,900 Sun City Center ware, etc. 813-610-5824 HAMPTON, 2BR/2BA CARPORT, furn...... $57,500 Place a Garage/Yard FRIDAY & SATURDAY June 14th & 15th NEW RENTALS Sale Ad & Printing Company, Inc. 1BR/1.5BA in KP, 3 to choose from, furn 7 a.m. - NOON Established in 1968 SHEETFED & WEB PRINTING or unfurn...... from $650 per month 00 Contents Include: E-Z-GO Golf Cart, $17. for 20 Words Entrance Table & Mirror, Broyhill Sofa & 210 Woodland Estate Ave., SFH in Greenbriar, unfurn, OAK floors, Matching Loveseat, Beautiful Glass-Top 2BR/2BA & 2 car garage.....$1200 /month Call Beverly Advertise in the Dolphin Lamp & Coffee Tables, Glass- Ruskin, Fl Top Dining Room Table w/Chairs, China Classifieds thanks you for newspaper that your Cabinet, Buffet, Beautiful Silk Plants, 813-645-4048 813-645-3111 ext.201 Baskets, and Home Decor, Glassware, your business community is reading. Induction Cookware, Kitchen Table w/Chairs on Casters, Swedish Recliners, Beautiful Area Rug, Nice 42” Panasonic Flat Screen Mary & Martha House TV w/Stand, Wicker Rocking Chairs & Furniture, FL-Style Queen Bed Set, Large Wall Console Queen Bedroom Set, Beautiful 2711 N. 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Note: Most American Legion Posts regularly conduct a dignified flag burning ceremony, often on Flag Day, June 14th. Many Cub Scout Packs, Boy Scout Troops, and Girl Scout Troops retire flags regularly as well. Contact your local American Legion Hall or Scout Troop to inquire about the availability of this service.
Displaying the Flag Outdoors When the flag is displayed from a staff projecting from a window, balcony, or a building, the union should be at the peak of the staff unless the flag is at half staff. When it is displayed from the same flag- pole with another flag — of a state, commu- nity, society or Scout unit — the flag of the United States must always be at the top ex- cept that the church pennant may be flown The Pledge of Displaying the above the flag during church services for Allegiance and Flag Indoors Navy personnel when conducted by a Naval National Anthem When on display, the flag is ac- chaplain on a ship at sea. corded the place of honor, always When the flag is displayed over a street, it The pledge of allegiance should positioned to its own right. Place it should be hung vertically, with the union to the north or east. If the flag be rendered by standing at atten- to the right of the speaker or stag- is suspended over a sidewalk, the flag’s union should be farthest from tion, facing the flag, and saluting. ing area or sanctuary. Other flags the building. When the national anthem is should be to the left. When flown with flags of states, communities, or societies on sepa- played or sung, citizens should The flag of the United States rate flag poles which are of the same stand at attention and salute at of America should be at the cen- height and in a straight line, the flag the first note and hold the salute ter and at the highest point of the of the United States is always placed through the last note. The salute is group when a number of flags, in the position of honor -- to its own directed to the flag, if displayed, localities, or societies are grouped right. otherwise to the music. for display. • The other flags may be smaller, The Salute When one flag is used with the but none may be larger. • No other flag ever should be To salute, all persons come to at- flag of the United States of America placed above it. tention. Those in uniform give the and the staffs are crossed, the flag • The flag of the United States is al- appropriate formal salute. Citizens of the United States is place on its ways the first flag raised and the last not in uniform salute by placing own right with its staff in front of to be lowered. their right hand over the heart and the other flag. When flown with the national ban- men with head cover should re- When displaying the flag against ner of other countries, each flag must move it and hold it to left shoulder, a wall, vertically or horizontally, be displayed from a separate pole of hand over the heart. Members of the flag’s union (stars) should be the same height. Each flag should be organizations in formation salute at the top, to the flag’s own right, the same size. They should be raised upon command of the person in and to the observer’s left. and lowered simultaneously. The flag charge. Raising and of one nation may not be displayed above that of another nation. Parading and Lowering the Flag The flag should be raised briskly The Flag in Mourning Saluting the Flag and lowered slowly and ceremoni- To place the flag at half staff, hoist it to the peak for an instant and When carried in a procession, ously. Ordinarily it should be dis- lower it to a position halfway between the top and bottom of the staff. the flag should be to the right of played only between sunrise and The flag is to be raised again to the peak for a moment before it is low- the marchers. When other flags sunset. It should be illuminated if ered. On Memorial Day the flag is displayed at half staff until noon and are carried, the flag of the United displayed at night. at full staff from noon to sunset. States may be centered in front of The flag of the United States of The flag is to be flown at half staff in mourning for designated, princi- the others or carried to their right. America is saluted as it is hoisted pal government leaders and upon presidential or gubernatorial order. When the flag passes in a proces- and lowered. The salute is held un- When used to cover a casket, the flag should be placed with the union at sion, or when it is hoisted or low- til the flag is unsnapped from the the head and over the left shoulder. It should not be lowered into the grave. ered, all should face the flag and halyard or through the last note of salute. music, whichever is the longest. published as a public service courtesy of the observer news