PRST STD PAID RUSKIN, FLORIDA 33570 PERMIT NO. 8 August 9, 2012 Volume 56 Number 29 Th e Ob s e r v e r Ne w s www.ObserverNews.net Climate change or not, A career well remembered: weather is about to hit your wallet Friends gather to bestow ■■ By MITCH TRAPHAGEN honor on educator [email protected] People behind petition to name school after he brown grass crunches Tunderfoot. Grass that Vince Thompson say he’s earned it would normally be green in ■■ By PENNY FLETCHER August, growing from fertile [email protected] and normally wet soil has long since died. Almost anything can SUNDANCE — Vince Thompson, now 72, grow in the heavy black soil of didn’t have his education served to him on a the state, but rain is a required silver platter. Maybe that’s one of the reasons element. Very little rain has fallen he’s done so much to help others get theirs. since planting season began Before talking about the numerous months ago. It was supposed to positions in education in Hillsborough be a record year in the Corn Belt. County and the many other things he’s done, Last year, Iowa alone produced a little background is warranted. The events nearly 2.4 billion bushels of surrounding his past were given to me by This photograph, corn from 92,000 farms and the Vince himself, and his wife of 52 years, Judy, taken in the early number of cattle nearly equaled in an interview in their home in the Sundance 1990s, hangs in the the human population of the state. woodlands (near Wimauma) Aug. 1, during front office at East The number of hogs outnumbered which he was modest, but more than willing Bay High School. to talk. people nearly five to one. Mitch Traphagen Photos All of those figures are facing At first glance, this cornfield in Iowa would appear to be part of Born and raised in Tarpon Springs where his dad was the fire chief threats this year due to the impact a bumper crop. But a significant lack of rain in the Corn Belt has and his mom ran “the” mercantile store, Vince was the third generation of blistering heat and enduring had a toll on the crop. That is visible by looking a little deeper, of his family to live in Hillsborough County, his grandfather having drought conditions. Most of the or perhaps down the road, to see brown stalks coming from moved to Tarpon Springs from Wimauma — which at that time, had a corn grown in Iowa does not cracked soil. bustling timber industry, complete with a large sawmill that employed end up on your table, at least many people in the South County area. not directly. The vast majority Vince earned a football scholarship to Florida State University but of it is used for animal feed and after the first semester said that neither his grades nor his football skills for ethanol production. With were good enough to renew it. the crop under stress this year, See A CAREER REMEMBERED, page 20 consumers can expect higher prices for everything from steaks to gasoline. Farmers not able to afford feed have already begun liquidating their herds and corn Rebuilding homes with toxic drywall underway futures pricing has surged this summer. A drought-created shortage turns a necessary, bread- in retirement center and-butter commodity into a hot Stripped of its commodity for investors and a ■■ By MELODY JAMESON walls, ceiling and floor covering in potentially expensive one for [email protected] consumers. order to rid the An August 2 article by William SUN CITY CENTER – After the years of uncertainty, the burden of structure of its toxic Chinese Pesek in the Bloomberg News repeatedly repairing the same new appliances, the anxiety of stubborn unexplained illnesses, the agony of slow-moving litigation, the toxic drywall, this declared that the surge in corn luxury Rimini prices is more of a hazard to drywall at the root of it all is being pulled by truckloads from homes Vista home on the global economy than the here. Sun City Center’s European debt crisis. Not only Four large single family houses on Rimini Vista Way – among the south side is demand for food surging, last luxury dwellings built under former developer WCI Communities gradually will be uncertain weather is creating an before the corporation went into bankruptcy – are now or soon will restored to its be gutted, to be essentially rebuilt from scratch within their imposing former beauty unstable and uncertain supply. in a drywall Pesek went on to suggest that exterior shells. remediation investment in infrastructure and The four are among about 70 residential properties on Sun City project by Sierra a change in government policies, Center’s south side and in its neighboring condominium community, Residential including towards ethanol, could Kings Point, built during the construction boom in the last decade Construction. help to resolve the situation. with contaminated drywall manufactured in China. Homeowners must move and When corn spiked in price in Of those 70 or so homes containing substantial amounts of the toxic building material imported by distributors for contractors when store furnishings, 2010, due at least somewhat to then relocate greater consumption in ethanol competition for materials was high and U.S. supplies ran low, about to temporary production, farmers in Iowa and 20 in the community currently are on track for remediation, Dee housing for elsewhere simply planted more Giordano estimated this week. Giordano, an accountant, was actively the several to increase production, bringing involved with a local committee organized by former Community months the Association Director Woody Nelson to systematically identify home recovery stability to the commodity and, requires. ultimately, to food prices. The and inspect the contaminated homes, as well as funnel pertinent increase in prices this year, information to their owners. Melody Jameson photo however, reveals possible cracks Nearly all of the 20 houses were built with Chinese drywall See DROUGHT, page 14 See TOXIC DRYWALL, page 6
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Sunday, Aug. 12 — Music by Bert & Sassy from 5:30 to 9 p.m. From your perspective, what Leaning on a communication Tuesday, Aug. 14 — Games in Lounge from 1 to 5 p.m. Kitchen open would improve life in South concept known as from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Bingo at 6 p.m. Hillsborough County? “crowdsourcing” and utilizing Wednesday, Aug. 15 — American Legion Auxiliary Meeting at No, it is not a frivolous computer-based technology, the 7 p.m. question. And yes, it is your legal, same interactive approach to moral, ethical suggestions that connecting government and the BUSINESS NEWS count. citizenry it serves has been used Your county government is with outstanding results in other New, exciting nail techniques asking. Think of it as your virtual areas of the country, Johnson suggestion box. noted. In Seattle, for example, Elena, of Angel Nails, has of the future. These products are Borrowing a page from a similar website drew some recently returned from the Orlando healthier and not harmful to those the world of social media, 5,000 residents into ongoing Beauty Show, one of the largest that may have allergies or who may Hillsborough’s section on conversations which produced cosmetology conventions in the be on chemotherapy. strategic planning has established nearly 600 ideas that local ERIC JOHNSON country with thousands of attendees Nail art used for weddings, an interactive website to collect government conceivably could scheduled in early December. from various countries. anniversaries and other special and its constituents’ ideas about what plan for and implement. More The ideas, suggestions, In addition to interacting with important events is also becoming would enhance living here. You than 44,000 votes were cast by recommendations, notions many vendors, the training classes, very en vogue. can make suggestions – one at a Seattle citizens in connection with or concepts proposed by which Elena attended, were very These products and techniques are time – to be added to the ongoing the hundreds of ideas proposed, Hillsborough - and South exciting. The changes in nail extremely natural looking without discussion or simply comment/ leading to widely embraced Hillsborough – citizens technology are coming fast and the heavy look of old-fashioned vote on one or more notions that and agreed upon priorities for become more than the basis for furious and are absolutely amazing. acrylic. others have contributed. government to work on, he added. commissioners’ discussions as Old fashioned techniques of the Elena is an award winning nail The website address is www. Hillsborough’s last strategic they consider the next strategic past, such as acrylic nails, which professional and proficient in these idealhillsborough.ideascale.com. plan was drafted in 2008 and plan, Johnson pointed out. The could be harmful to some people, new techniques. She is located All you will need to join is an now is outdated, Johnson priorities that evolve as residents are a disappearing art. at Sue’s Salon, Sun City Center email address and a password. asserted. However, he said, go to the website to add ideas New techniques such as Bio-Gel, Plaza. Call 813-295-1936 for an The website went up less than anyone interested in reviewing and vote in favor or disfavoring Gelish and Shellac are the wave appointment. two weeks ago, according to Eric the county’s formerly-established the growing list also help the Johnson, former budget director strategies can read them on seven commissioners achieve Child Abuse Council is now named and now in charge of strategic page 10 of the adopted 2012- consistency as each serves on very planning. And by early this 2013 budget found on the www. different and unrelated boards. Champions for Children week, 57 citizens had joined the hillsboroughcounty.org website. The efforts of a commissioner on The newly formed Champions reservations are required. Space conversation, he added. They’re Looking ahead to the Tampa Sports Authority and for Children Auxiliary group is is very limited, so guests are en- recommending a wide range of Hillsborough’s 2013 strategic one on the Port Authority board building momentum fast and its couraged to RSVP as soon as pos- subjects, from need to focus on plan, Johnson said he’d like to and another on the Children’s committee members are hard at sible. For reservations, call Jessica support for small business to see 2,000 or more individuals Board can only be enhanced when work planning the next upcoming DuChene at (813) 673-4646 x.225 building a world class public who live, work or play within all three are working with the event, a “High Tea”, scheduled at 3 or email [email protected]. education system to ensuring the county’s borders join the same set of priorities hammered p.m. on Sunday, August 12 at First Champions for Children envi- sufficient potable water supplies discussion before the open forum out from constituent suggestions, Housing, located at 107 S. Willow sions a world without child abuse, in the years ahead. rating period closes on Friday, the director said. Ave, Tampa. All the proceeds from where children grow up in nur- The objective, Johnson said, September 14. The input provided Citizens signing onto the new this event will benefit Champions turing families free from vio- is to determine and list what on the website will be passed website can take part in the for Children, formerly the Child lence. For more information visit Hillsborough residents are to county commissioners for brainstorming anonymously, if Abuse Council. www.championsforchildrentam- thinking about, concerned about, their consideration during the they prefer, after registering. Tickets are $30 per person and pabay.org. willing to explore in order to annual strategic planning retreat Copyright 2012 Melody Jameson Permanent Hair Removal Celebrating 38 Years in Business PET TIP: &RESH CLEAN WATER IS ESSENTIAL FOR YOUR PETS HEALTH $ONT ASSUME TAP WATER IS OKAY FOR YOUR ~FACIALS~ CALL FOR FREE INSPECTION PET )F YOU DONT DRINK IT THEY SHOULDNT EITHER ELECTROLYSIS TERMITES? $40 per ½-hour ASK ABOUT TERMIDOR Drs. 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In Riverview, volunteers are raising funds for become a member of Phi Sigma Legion General 2nd Monday 7 p.m. COTA in honor of transplant patients like local toddler, Evan Ranieri. Theta National Honor Society at Sons (SAL) 2nd Thursday 7 p.m. Evan is the son of Paul and Melissa Ranieri. Born on March 10, 2011, Florida State University. Ladies Auxiliary 3rd Thursday 7 p.m. Evan was diagnosed with Hypoplasia. The doctors at Tampa General Phi Sigma Theta is a national Hospital in Tampa, Florida, have recommended a life-saving kidney trans- honor society dedicated to recog- MEALS (Public Welcome) plant. An estimated $45,000 is being raised by Riverview volunteers. nizing and rewarding academic Fish Fry Every Friday 5 to 7 p.m. Volunteers are needed to assist with fundraising activities that will help achievement in undergraduates at Breakfast 2nd and 4th Sunday 9 to 11 a.m. with transplant-related expenses. Individuals and groups interested in institutions of higher learning. more information can contact Community Coordinator Diane Ranieri at DINNER 727-644-9595 or [email protected]. Care to bowl? American Legion Riders Sunday, August 26 5 to 7 p.m. Donations may be mailed to the Children’s Organ Transplant Associa- The Outback Ladies tion, 2501 West COTA Drive, Bloomington, Indiana, 47403. Checks or League at Oakfield EVENTS money orders should be made payable to COTA, with “In Honor of Evan Lanes in Brandon has Texas Hold’ em Saturday, August 18 6 to 10 p.m. R” written on the memo line of the check. Secure credit card donations openings for it fall Marine Corps League Car Wash are also accepted online at www.COTAforEvanR.com. league beginning Tues- Saturday, August 25 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Evan’s family has asked for assistance from the Children’s Organ Trans- day, Au- gust 28 at 9:30 plant Association. The organization’s priority is to assure that no child or a.m. R e g a r d l e s s Prom Night Saturday, August 25 7 p.m. $12 or 2/$20 young adult is denied a transplant or excluded from a transplant waiting of your skill list due to lack of funds. One hundred percent of all funds raised are used level, all south for patients’ transplant-related expenses. shore bowlers are welcome as So u t h Sh o r e Re g i o n a l Li b r a r y this is a handicapped league. For more information call Oak- 15816 Beth Shields Way • Ruskin 33573 field Lanes at 813-681-4783 and ask for Cindy, or Beatrice Dupee Kids’ Program/Event Highlights at 813-633-6208 August 9 - 15 Baby Time IN UNIFORM Monday, August 13 - 1:35 to 1:55 p.m. For children ages 0-20 months and their caregivers. Early literacy 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.
Teen/Adult Watercolor Monday, August 13 - 6:30 to 8 p.m. Join Art Instructor, Cory Wright, and brush up on your watercolor skills. The Instructor will review different watercolor techniques. Mate- Airman rials provided. Limit 20. Registration required at either the Information Air Force Airman Calvin J. Desk or by calling 273.3652. Funding for this program provided by a Sanders graduated from basic mili- grant from the Community Foundation of Greater Sun City Center tary training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Toddler Time The airman completed an in- Tuesday, August 14 - 10:05 to 10:25 a.m. and 10:35 to 10:55 a.m. tensive, eight-week program that Wednesday, August 15 10:35 to 10:55 a.m. included training in military dis- For children ages 20-36 months and their caregivers. Stories, finger- cipline and studies, Air Force core plays, songs and interactive activities make up this fun 20-minute values, physical fitness, and basic program that highlights early literacy skills and encourages reading warfare principles and skills. readiness. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward Jessica Andrea Hartley and her niece Madison Miliani Rios Story Time an associate in applied science de- Tuesday, August 14 - 11 to 11:30 a.m. Aunt-Niece share graduation gree through the Community Col- Wednesday, August 15 - 11 to 11:30 a.m. lege of the Air Force. Jessica Andrea Hartley and her niece Madison Miliani Rios, shared Sanders is the son of Susanne For children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Stories, action rhymes, their 2012 graduation day dinner at the Olive Garden in Brandon, Jessica songs and interactive activities make up this engaging 30-minute Sanders of Monarch Park Drive, graduated from East Bay High School in Gibsonton and Madison gradu- Apollo Beach. program that highlights early literacy skills, and encourages reading ated from Kindercare, in Plant City following the dinner on June 5. readiness and social interaction. He is a 2010 graduate of East Madison’s graduation was an hour earlier and with a shorter ceremony, Bay High School, Gibsonton. she was able to make it to the Florida State Fairgrounds to see her Aunt Baby Time Jessica graduate. They continued to share their Grad Night, which made Soldier Tuesday, August 14 - 11:35 to 11:55 a.m. the girls happy and the night complete. Wednesday, August 15 - 10:05 to 10:25 a.m. Army Pfc. Andrew J. Barba has In attendance at this special graduation dinner were, Wanda graduated from the Fire Support For children ages 0-20 months and their caregivers. Early literacy Anderson,Jantzen Onstott, Stephanie and D.J.Thomas, Brooke Thomas, begins at birth. Bond with your baby through stories, bouncy rhymes Specialist Advanced Individual John R. Rice,Sr., Ryan Steele, Ron and Todd Steele. A wonderful time Training course at Fort Sill, Law- and songs in this 20-minute lapsit program that introduces early literacy was had by all. skills and encourages language development. ton, Okla. The field artillery spe- cialists serve in intelligence activi- Angel Ruiz graduates from Lawrence ties including target processing in Hillsborough Head Start/Early Head Technological University field artillery, cannon battalions, Angel Ruiz from Riverview, FL graduated May 12 at Lawrence Tech- division artillery, artillery and ma- Start recognized for Achievement nological University’s 80th Commencement Exercises. Ceremonies neuver brigade and headquarters and fire support elements. Award were held at Ultimate Soccer Arenas at 1 p.m. Lawrence Tech’s class of 2012 included some 900 graduates. About 5,000 students, their families The course is designed to train The National Association of Counties (NACo) recognized Hillsborough and guests attended the event. students to establish, maintain, and County Head Start/Early Head Start during their Annual Conference on Ruiz was awarded a Master of Architecture 3+. operate radio and wire communi- July 15 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with the 2012 Achievement Award for Lawrence Technological University, www.ltu.edu, was founded in cations and speech security equip- its innovative program, “There’s a Caterpillar on Our Calabaza.” 1932. Bloomberg BusinessWeek lists Lawrence Tech among the na- ment, including encoding and de- Hillsborough County’s Head Start/Early Head Start created this program tion’s upper third of universities for return on undergraduate tuition in- coding messages. They also must to strengthen its focus on math and science development for children at- vestment, and highest in the Detroit metropolitan area. Lawrence Tech prepare and maintain daily staff tending their program by creating this sustainable garden project. There’s is also listed in the top tier of Midwestern universities by U.S. News and journals, fire support situation a Caterpillar on Our Calabaza (Calabaza is Spanish for pumpkin) incor- World Report and the Princeton Review. Students benefit from small maps, charts and other fire support porates beginning math and science ideas that children naturally learn as class sizes and experienced faculty who provide a real-world, hands-on, and target processing procedures, they explore and play. These ideas include measurement, counting, ob- “theory and practice” education with an emphasis on leadership. Activi- records, and documents. In addi- serving and describing. To further higher quality learning, the program ties on Lawrence Tech’s 102-acre campus include over 60 student clubs tion, students assist in initiating extends learning math and science beyond the confines of the classroom and organizations and a growing roster of NAIA varsity sports. requests for field artillery, mortar, by encouraging young children to consider their world in non-traditional naval gunfire, and aerial delivered ways, including building on children’s natural curiosity; providing oppor- munitions, and emplace, maintain, tunities to enrich their knowledge and understanding of the environment; and assist in the operation of laser and incorporating gardening in a school setting. Through this program, the range finders, target designation, children also have plenty of opportunities to build language and literacy and night observation devices. skills, as well as learning where food comes from. Barba is the grandson of Genn- Hands-on activities in There’s a Caterpillar on Our Calabaza program aro Barba of Glenellen Place, Sun includes planting seeds, digging, watering, and harvesting the crops. The City Center. His wife, Jessica, is results showed that sustainable gardens project activities significantly in- the daughter of Carolyn Jacobs- creased the children’s math and science scores, and had the additional Honeycutt and Bill Honeycutt of benefit of increasing language skills. Banyan Wood Way, Riverview. For more information about Hillsborough County Head Start/Early Head He is a 2006 graduate of East Start, call 813-272-5140, or visit www.hillsboroughcounty.org/headstart. Bay High School, Gibsonton. 6 • OBSERVER NEWS • RIVERVIEW CURRENT • SCC OBSERVER AUGUST 9, 2012
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Building inspectors consolidated. probably would be able to check Inspection of their lovely the interior readied for the rebuild retirement haven disclosed Knauf by week’s end, he added. drywall from front to back, more Meanwhile, over in the than enough to qualify for a claim McCarty house, the long on the Knauf settlement estimated process of returning a high-end between $800 million and $1 CABINET REFACING home to a reliably functional billion. t Door and and consistently comfortable The couple expects to be able condition was underway in to return to their rebuilt Rimini Drawer earnest. It involved not only Vista house in September and removal of the poisoning drywall then “hopefully, put this all Replacement from throughout the house of behind us,” they said. They no about 2,000 square feet and the longer will have their 10-year t Water decontamination procedure, WCI home warranty, but they will Damage but also new electrical wiring, have certification that the home along with a new heating and air is Chinese drywall free. ‘And, Repair or conditioning system, including we’re grateful it has turned out as duct work. The home also will well as it has,” Sandy McCarty Replacement have to be equipped eventually asserted. with new appliances, replacing The Minnesotans were not range and microwave and in Sun City Center when the COUNTERTOPS refrigerator, for example, rendered home was being built originally inoperable by the high sulfur and they missed the pleasure of t Granite content in the bad drywall. watching their retirement nest Todd Fries, a project manager grow from the ground up, they t Cultured with Sierra Construction, another pointed out. 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Listening to the kids talk, a lot So, what was I expecting from think that is something that could thought that the center I am in a small of them can’t wait to get out of “somewhere else” that life in a well come up during some future of the nation — the very Iowa town of roughly town. That is not because it is a small town couldn’t provide? It therapy session, probably in Des heart — was at peace 2,000 souls. I’m bad town, it’s because the kids turns out there was really nothing. Moines, Minneapolis or Chicago. and was a quiet, tranquil certain you’ve never simply don’t yet know that it can I told myself I was going to leave, The patient begins by saying, place. heard of it, let alone be a bad world. No, it’s not a bad and I did. Perhaps coming back “I grew up in a small town and That place is located Observations have ever been town at all, it is a very nice place would have felt as if I had failed couldn’t wait to leave. Let me tell in rural Kansas, a state By Mitch Traphagen there. Judging by with families and small businesses to find something better out there, you about the swing set…” that with a handful of [email protected] the “For Sale” signs and people who work hard. A lot even if it turned out there was Of course, that scene would take other states makes up the around town, a lot of of them end their days with dirt nothing better. place in a city because the small Heartland of America. people seem to want or grease under their fingernails I am now leaving the small towns lack the psychiatrist or Almost every good thing you’ve to leave. The adults complain because they earn money by town in Iowa that I briefly called psychologist needed to make note ever read about the Heartland about the weather, something actually producing stuff. But it home, although I’m not sure that I of the story. But I believe most is true — the people are good, usually reserved for winter but is in Iowa and somehow people really want to. There is something kids growing up in Mayberry- hardworking folks in small towns this summer’s relentless heat have been led to believe that peaceful and tranquil about this like places will never need that. where you don’t have to lock up has made it a year-around event. nothing happens in Iowa. Or place, but I’m concerned that the Maybe not even that kid. the doors, chain down the lawn Some do leave, flocking with the Kansas. Or Nebraska. Take your tranquility is masking a horribly Part of our national psyche is furniture or leash the children. snowbirds to Arizona and Texas, pick from the Heartland. Now, slow death. On my way back rooted in Main Street USA and in There are still places in America mostly, but they almost always from my half-century perspective to the airport, I pass through an the Heartland filled with sturdy that are, more or less, a good bit come back. And then, once they on life, nothing happening can be even smaller town and notice Americans instinctively charged like Mayberry. reach a certain age, they never a plus. the swings are up on a swing set with resolve to not only survive But when I was young, I felt the at one of the handful of homes but to thrive. That still exists, but same way about my hometown on along the highway. I was happy increasingly people are finding the prairie. Somehow, I became to see the swings because in the the surviving and thriving is convinced that nothing happened fall, during hunting season, the easier in the cities and are leaving in Worthington, Minnesota, and homeowner removes the swings the small towns of America with I needed to leave to find the stuff and hangs bloody deer carcasses a lot of “For Sale” signs in front that was happening. I have no from the top bar. I know many yards. idea what I thought that would be. hunters in Iowa and they take Perhaps some of the kids will Was it a quest for a high paying their responsibilities as seriously need to flee to the cities for fame, job in a large corporation? Did as they take the responsibility fortunate or psychoanalysis, I hope to find a place in which of providing for their families. but I hope some of them stay. I could become a regular patron For many people, hunting is less There is magic in small towns; of the opera? Was I looking for sport than sustenance, and there our collective hearts remain nightlife and 24-hour parties? is certainly no shortage of deer in them, the places where our The hell if I know. Looking in that state. There are so many parents or grandparents were back, I was just a stupid kid. deer that evidence of collisions born. Being out “in the country” I got a job with a large between them and cars is sadly is representative of our country in corporation and it turned out I and frighteningly commonplace so many ways, and a lot of what is didn’t want that. To date, I’ve along the freeways. good about America can only be never seen an opera and I rarely Regardless, I lived there for two found there. As a nation, big cities Mitch Traphagen Photo go to bars. I’ve done my share of years and this was the first time I give us power, but small towns Small towns are the backbone of America yet I fear they may end all-nighters, but those have been noticed the swings in place. 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Governor Scott: Cheer Florida athletes competing in Olympics In London, 26 athletes and three coaches who call Florida home are competing at the Games of the 30th Olympiad. Governor Rick Scott and First Lady Ann Scott call on Floridians to join them in watching and sup- porting Florida’s members of Team USA as they represent the Sunshine State and the United States. “Whether you watch from London or from the comfort of your home, I encourage Floridians to support Florida’s athletes as they compete,” said Governor Scott. “Florida’s Olympians have dedicated many hours to prepare for competition and made many sacrifices to get to London, and we wish them the very best success.” The Olympic Games began, Friday, July 27 and competitions continue until Sunday, August 12. 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(One time only) One coupon per family. 12 • OBSERVER NEWS • RIVERVIEW CURRENT AUGUST 9, 2012 Help Free Back- available To-School for East immunizations, Hillsborough physicals residents who available want to quit Free back-to-school physicals and immunizations will be avail- smoking able for any school-aged (kinder- Gulfcoast North Area Health garten-12th grade) child entering Education Center Inc. in collabo- Florida schools for the first time ration with TGM Brandon Family from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The clinics Care is offering a tobacco/smok- will be held through Aug. 18 at ing cessation class on Thursday a variety of locations around the afternoons from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. County, including three Hillsbor- for anyone who is ready to quit ough County Community Service now. Among other tools, partici- Centers. pants receive professional help to The clinics are hosted by the develop a personalized quit plan, Back-to-School Coalition of Hills- learn about nicotine addiction, borough County, which includes health effects of tobacco use, ben- Hillsborough County’s Family & efits of quitting, withdrawal symp- Aging Services Department, Hills- toms, medications, ways to cope borough County Public Schools, with triggers and overcome crav- the Hillsborough County Health ings. Participants who attend the Department, local hospitals, social two program meetings (a total of 3 service organizations, and local hours) are eligible to receive four health care organizations. free weeks of nicotine replacement Parents or legal guardians must therapy (patches, gum or lozenges) accompany their children at all while supplies last. times and immunization records Seating is limited and an ap- are required for children to receive pointment is necessary to attend. free immunizations. No sports, No walk-ins permitted. Head Start, or day care physicals For more information or to reg- will be available. Appointments ister for the program, call Claudia are required. Quinones at (813) 929-1000 or Saturday, August 11 — South- send an e-mail to cquinones@gna- Shore Community Resource Cen- hec.org. ter, 201 14th Ave. SE, Ruskin, (ap- You can also visit. http://www. pointment required). ahectobacco.com/calendar/ for ad- For more information or to ditional locations and dates. schedule an appointment, call 813- Back to School / Skate Park Safety Day – Give-A-Way 443-3048. planned Parents all over the county are shopping and preparing for their children’s return to school. However, the economy is making it tough on families everywhere to find money in budgets already stretched thin to purchase important items like school supplies. Parents are really scampering while looking for bargains. Well, look no further than the Apollo Beach Recreation Center on August 18 to take advantage of a huge give-a-way. In celebration of the opening of the Apollo Beach skate park, The Gleaners Life Insurance Society’s “Bay Area Arbor” wants to help families with back to school expenses while promoting skating safety. The Bay Attention all Veterans Area Arbor is inviting parents and children to attend a free community event where back packs, school sup- Sun City Center Chapter #110 of the Disabled American Veterans plies, skateboard helmets and lunch (hamburger, hot dogs and a drink) will be provided to attendees free of (DAV) has opened an outreach center in Conessa Hall at the Prince of charge. Children up to the age of 18 may obtain a free skate board helmet and a back pack filled with school Peace Church located at 702 Valley Forge Blvd., Sun City Center. supplies between the hours of noon and 2 p.m. on August 18. Due to the limited supply of items only one hel- Bob Gerdes and Darrell Katz are DAV certified service officers who met and one backpack will be granted to each child. Lunch will be provided to anyone regardless of age. will discuss benefits and assist with claims for all veterans in South Stop by the Apollo Beach Recreation Center located at 664 Golf and Sea Boulevard to partake in this incred- Hillsborough County. Male and female Vets are welcome to participate ible give-a-way. Supplies are limited and will be dispensed on a first come, first serve basis. in this non-denominational, and free service. Appointments are available Gleaners Life Insurance Society’s “Bay Area Arbor” works continuously to make a positive difference for Tuesday mornings from 9 a.m.- noon. in our communities. Individuals interested in participating in events may contact Bev Hiller via email Drivers also are needed to assist Veterans with transportation to James at [email protected]. A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital in Tampa. For more information call Bob at 813-634-1761 or Darrell at 813-260- 3692. Four award-winning builders chosen for Waterset Waterset, a new master-planned ponds, and others will front on to community by Newland Commu- community parks. nities, has chosen four renowned Waterset will offer highly con- builders to complete the more than nected phase one amenities and 200 homes slated for phase one. features, including an information Ashton Woods Homes, Cardel center with café, a 12-foot-wide Homes, David Weekley Homes greenway and community trails, and Homes by WestBay will create community pool, fitness center, a open, light and livable homes for shade pavilion and pier overlook- the community, which is opening ing the lake, playgrounds, neigh- fall 2012. borhood parks and a dog park. The “With this team of sought-after Waterset Montessori preschool homebuilders, Waterset is already will open on-site this winter. Upon a greatly anticipated Bay area completion, Waterset’s 1,319-acre community,” said Pam Parisi, di- community will have more than rector of marketing at Newland 3,500 homes. Later phases of the Attention all scrapbookers -- crop to enhance holidays for Communities. “Waterset’s diverse project plan to include schools, architectural styles, amenities and multi-family homes and retail kids interconnectivity will make it the space. The Brandon Junior Woman’s tickets. They have some wonderful The guidance counselors bring ideal place to live and enjoy an About Waterset Club District 8 announces Santa’s vendors lined up as well as raffles these children where a magician/ active lifestyle. And the Waterset The residential community of Crop for the Kids! (Formerly and silent auctions. clown entertains them, pizza and Club will be open on Day One.” Waterset is located 15 miles south Santa in September). They are The Brandon Junior Woman’s dessert are served and Santa gives Ashton Woods Homes, Cardel of Tampa in Apollo Beach. Devel- very excited to be hosting a won- Club’s holiday project is a program them their gifts. Many of these Homes, David Weekley Homes, oped by Newland Communities, derful Croportunity to support the for underprivileged school chil- children would have no holiday at and Homes by WestBay are highly Waterset will have approximate- Children’s Holiday Party. dren chosen by guidance counsel- all without this program. If a child valuable additions to this commu- ly 3,500 homes. Encompassing The crop will be held from 8:30 ors at 21 of the elementary schools selected has siblings of any age up nity. These builders focus on bal- more than 1,300 acres, Waterset is a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, in the Brandon area. The guidance to 18, the BJWC also provides the ancing livability with architectural planned to include a 6-mile long Sept. 22 at the Immanuel Lutheran counselors work with the parents siblings with the same items. appeal and offer a variety of flex- greenway and trailhead, on-site Church, 2913 John Moore Rd. in to fill out a form with sizes and This event ‘Santa’s Crop for the ible floorplans for every lifestyle. schools, recreation center, pool, Brandon. The cost is $35 which wants of each child. The BJWC Kids’ is one of their major fund- The home prices at Waterset are neighborhood parks, lake, dog includes 9 hours of crop time, provides these children with cloth- raisers to make the Children’s Hol- expected to be from $170,000 to park, and miles of walking trails. breakfast, lunch, snacks, raffle/ ing (shirt, pants or shorts, jacket or iday Party possible. the low $300,000s. Home sizes Newland has partnered with some door prizes, silent auction, ven- sweats, shoes, socks, underwear, For more information and to get will range from 1,634 square feet of the areas best-known builders dors, goodie bag, and make-n- and pajamas), books, three or four your registration form, visit www. to 3,800 square feet. Many of the to offer homes in a variety of price takes. toys of their choice, combs, cray- santascropforthekids.weebly.com. home sites offer extended back ranges and styles. For more infor- Registrations received by Satur- ons & other art supplies, toiletries, yards lined by conservation and mation, visit www.watersetfl.com. day, Sept. 1 will earn 5 extra raffle and other goodies. AUGUST 9, 2012 OBSERVER NEWS • RIVERVIEW CURRENT • SCC OBSERVER • 13 Riverview Moose events South Hillsborough Elks Lodge #2672 Riverview Moose Family oke Kat kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Upcoming activities Center 2158/Chapter 1031 is Saturday, Aug. 11 • Back to Every Wednesday – Best Spa- Monday, August 20 - Blue Plate The South Hillsborough Elk’s located at 9000 Honeywell Road, School Bingo, lunch at noon, $3 ghetti in Town - $7, All You Can Special, 5 p.m., Meatloaf with all Lodge is a clean, smoke free envi- Gibsonton. Visit riverview- bingo to follow. There is a dona- Eat, for all Elks and their guests. the trimmings for $7, only 50 tick- ronment located at 1630 US Hwy mooselodge2158.org or call (813) tion box located in the lobby. Music by Bryan from 5 to 8 p.m. ets will be sold 41 S., Ruskin, Telephone (813) 677-7921 for more information. Saturday Aug. 11 • It’s Grown- Every Friday - Seafood and 645-2089. All events are open to qualified Sandwiches for all Elks and their Moose Members and guests. up Time! Taylor & Taylor will be performing. $6 BBQ Chicken guests from 5 to 7 p.m. Karaoke by Tuesday • Hot Dogs with all the Quarter Dinner from 5:30 to 7:30 Bryan from 5 to 8 p.m. Ruskin Moose happenings fixin’s • 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, August 11 - Official p.m., followed by a fabulous night The Ruskin Moose Lodge #813 is located at 1212 E. Shell Point Road, Wednesday • Chef’s Choice • 5 to Visitation of DD Lu Smith and of Music and Fun. Ruskin. Call (813) 645-5919 or visit www.lodge813.moosepages.org for 7 p.m. DVP Pat Gallagher to the Lodge. Saturday, Aug. 25 • Local Fire and more information. All events are open to qualified Moose members and 4th Wednesday of the month • Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres from Police Department Appreciation. guests Linda’s Famous Liver ‘n Onions; 5-6 p.m. and dinner-1/2 Baked $6 Beef Tips Dinner from 5 to 7 WEEKLY EVENTS Bar Games begin at 7 p.m. Chicken at 6p.m. for $5 per per- p.m. Presentation at 7 p.m. with Every Wednesday...... 5-7 p.m...... Meatloaf Dinner son. Thursday • Tacos/Burgers Night entertainment to follow. Every Thursday...... 5-7 p.m...... Wings 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Blind Draw Every Friday...... 5-7 p.m...... Fish Fry (baked, beer batter or Sunday • Sport Sunday, Bar To see your club, church, or- Darts at 7:30 p.m. fried) Games begin at 3 p.m., Wings ganization or business news Friday • Fabulous Fish/Steak/ Every Friday...... 7-11 p.m...... Live Music from 3 to 6 p.m., 6 wings for $3 in The Observer News, send Shrimp Dinner • 5 to 7:30 p.m., Every Saturday...... 2 p.m...... 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Some estimates have Iowa Secretary of Agriculture. gave to Congress is considered combat life unfolds doesn’t cooperate, the impact of indicated that up to 50 percent of “The hot and dry weather the beginning of public awareness additional production is muted, India is in a drought, reducing a continue to present challenges of global warming. He went on in new book thus placing additional stress normal surplus of the commodity for livestock farmers as they to say what is happening now is What does one do in times of on a growing and increasingly by nearly a third. India and Brazil move animals off pasture and neither random nor normal, but is war? Author Jerry Webster answers hungry world. Almost certainly, are the two primary exporters use hay and other feed they had simple and accelerating climate this question in a powerful new the drought of 2012 will place of sugar. Droughts in India anticipated using over the winter change. book titled What Brings a Soldier additional stress on your wallet have historically been closely months.” What is nearly certain is that to His Knees to some degree, perhaps not correlated with El Niño, a cyclical According to the U.S. Drought Hansen’s latest study will not The author invites readers to ease tomorrow but certainly by next condition in the Pacific Ocean Monitor from the University of quell the highly politicized the pressure of combat and family year. with a wide-ranging impact on Nebraska, much of the nation’s debate on the causes or even the life as well as Christian life as this As for prices, while consumers global and regional weather. El midsection is experiencing a existence of climate change. What book unravels the parallels of these may see little change in the price Niño conditions are expected to severe to exceptional drought. is uncertain is how agriculture two different lives. In these pages, of products such as cereal, milk arrive in the coming months. Under such conditions in the around the world can adapt to he presents how God looks upon prices will likely be headed A quick glance at Iowa’s nation’s prime agricultural states, possible future fluctuations in combat vets while they face their upwards as the corn used to feed cornfields shows tall and mature an increase in food prices would regional weather patterns. As demons from eliminating enemy the dairy cows increases in cost. stalks well ahead of last year in seem inevitable, although the 2012 is revealing, planting more combatants, so that everyone Ironically, the price of beef, terms of growth. A deeper look, degree of which remains to be acres of corn is of lesser value if will better understand the belief chicken and pork could actually however, reveals the damage to seen. What also remains to be there is no rain to make it grow. of the just-war theory against the see a temporary decline in the the crop, amidst the green is an seen is if the weather conditions Indeed, if change is here to stay, conflicts of combat in the past latter part of this year as a surplus abundance of brown coming from this year are a harbinger of things agriculture will find ways to as well as the present. This book could grow if farmers thin their the dry cracked soil. More than a to come. Last week Dr. James adapt, but that could take time. helps people see that wherever the herds due to high feed prices. week ago, a half-inch of rain fell Hansen of Columbia University What is also nearly certain is battle is, they can take up a battle That decrease, if any, would across much of the Corn Belt. and NASA’s Goddard Institute for that the weather this year will position and get ready for the be short-lived and prices could Some farmers considered it a Space Studies told the Associated have some impact on food prices enemy with God sitting right there quickly and dramatically increase blessing for the soybean crop, but Press that the weather phenomena and on your pocketbook. For beside them. as supply then decreases. too little, too late for corn. of recent years are so rare, yet farmers looking out at brown God will not judge against one And it is not just the United “The rain received last week now so frequent that they can’t stalks of corn, the impact has being in battle and taking a life due States, nor only American was very welcomed, but much be anything but man-made global already been felt. Come winter, to combat. There are really times products that are headed towards more is needed to stop the further warming. Hansen is a long-time the rest of the world will know that war takes place and people higher prices. Sugar futures are deterioration of both the corn and scientist and an activist on climate just how expensive this year’s have got to live out whatever needs also surging due to a drought soybean crops,” said Bill Northey, issues. 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Crofton of Uncle John’s Sausage. rain cleared up just in time for Some were aided from the Florida Suncoast Chapter of Heroes on the Water’s main “Mostly we work with TBI kayak fishermen (and women) to wheelchairs into the kayaks by Heroes on the Water was able to purpose is to help injured military (traumatic brain injuries) or enjoy their boating time and then staff from the Hillsborough County arrange for 19 veterans to attend. personnel relax, rehabilitate and PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress for everyone in the group to have Parks, Recreation and conservation “We just held a similar event in reintegrate with society through Disorder patients) when we go into lunch together on the beach Aug. 1 program, led by recreation program Tampa,” he said. The fairly new fishing and the outdoors. There is hospitals,” Hutchens said. That’s at E.G. Simmons Park in Ruskin. coordinator, Dave Rameriz, who chapter of the national organization a 10-week program to teach the how he gets his ‘kayakers.” He It was a big day for the kids in got the plan together. has just started gearing up. vets how to kayak and fish on local says he spends a lot of volunteer the summer Fishing Camp. “This is a really big deal to these “It helps the vets to take part in waters. time talking to veterans like The camp, part of Gardenville kids,” Rameriz said, never stopping activities like this,” Hutchens said. Neil Taylor, owner of Strike himself in hospitals and clinics and Recreation Center’s summer his work during the interview. “And the kids need to see what Three Fishing in Pinellas County, pushing the idea of getting back program, has been held at the park “Meeting the people who served sacrifices some have made for our provided the kayaks and helped to things they have enjoyed in the all week and on this day, veterans our country in such a big way- and country.” with the techniques. He can be past or new things they have never of foreign wars, including both the Buc’s cheerleaders (some of Most had just returned from Iraq found at www.strikethreefishing had time to learn. Gulf wars and some wounded whom were on hand to help) on the and Afghanistan although a few .com. To find out how you can help this Meanwhile, the food was worthy organization, log onto its provided by Craig Engel, president website, www.heroesonthewater. of Get Smoked, who also owns org, or call 214-295-4541. 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David Cashen, MD, Coastal Orthopedics, and Medical Director of the Orthopaedic Spine and Health Seminars Joint Center at Lakewood Ranch, will discuss direct anterior hip replacement surgery – a surgical option from for hip replacement that is one of the least invasive procedures available – and why it can help reduce pain and speed recovery. The Orthopaedic Spine and Joint Center at Don’t miss these FREE informative events! Lakewood Ranch Wednesday, August 22nd 3:00 p.m Relief from Reflux and Heartburn – Sun City Center Area with EsophyX® Incisionless Surgery Chamber of Commerce Banquet Room 1651 Sun City Center Plaza Do you suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or heartburn? Gary Bunch, MD, of Bradenton Surgical Group will discuss EsophyX® Incisionless Surgery – a new surgical procedure that is alleviating reflux and heartburn for many people. Seminars include a question-and-answer period. 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One samples of rock interiors, then The Jet Propulsion Laboratory NASA — After a 36-week the extraordinary men and women remained operational for six years, sieve and parcel out these (JPL) manages the mission flight through space, NASA has of NASA and our Jet Propulsion the other for three. samples into analytical laboratory for NASA’s Science Mission successfully landed its car- Laboratory. President Obama has Curiosity landed at 1:32 a.m. on instruments inside the rover. Directorate in Washington. The sized rover, named Curiosity, laid out a bold vision for sending Aug. 6 near the foot of a mountain To handle this science toolkit, rover was designed, developed on Mars. From all appearances, humans to Mars in the mid-2030s, three miles tall and 96 miles Curiosity is twice as long and and assembled at JPL. JPL is a the mission thus far has been and today’s landing marks a in diameter inside Gale Crater. five times as heavy as Spirit or division of the California Institute flawless. Curiosity will now begin significant step toward achieving During a nearly two-year prime Opportunity. The Gale Crater of Technology in Pasadena. a two-year mission to study the this goal.” mission, the rover will investigate landing site places the rover For live updates, follow NASA’s red planet, Earth’s second-closest Mars is the fourth planet from whether the region ever offered within driving distance of layers Twitter feed at www.twitter.com/ planetary neighbor. Curiosity lifted the Sun. The first successful conditions favorable for microbial of the crater’s interior mountain. marscuriosity or via Facebook at off from Kennedy Space Center in flyby of the planet occurred life. Observations from orbit have www.facebook.com/marscuriosity. Florida on Nov. 26, 2011. with NASA’s Mariner 4 probe Curiosity carries 10 science identified clay and sulfate minerals The mission website is located at Curiosity is by far NASA’s in 1965. Reaching the planet has instruments, 15 times the mass in the lower layers, indicating a www.nasa.gov/mars. most ambitious mission to study proven to be a difficult task, with of the science payloads on Mars to date. The one-ton rover roughly two-thirds of the missions the earlier Mars rovers Spirit was lowered to its targeted launched by both NASA and the and Opportunity. Some of the landing spot near a mountain Russian space agency ending in tools are the first of their kind by a rocket-powered sky crane. failure. Although Russia was the on Mars, such as a laser-firing Although gravity on Mars is only first to land a craft on the planet, instrument for checking elemental 38 percent of that on Earth, the the first failed during descent composition of rocks from a complexity of the landing system, and the second failed moments distance. The rover will use a drill coupled with a 14-minute signal after landing. The first successful and scoop at the end of its robotic lag due to the 154 million mile distance in sending and receiving commands, made the landing an exquisite technological ballet and the successful result a triumph. The seven-minute descent had been dubbed the “Seven-minutes of terror” by NASA staff. From a logistics standpoint, the Curiosity mission is one of the largest NASA projects since the Apollo program that successfully landed men on the Moon. “Today, the wheels of Curiosity have begun to blaze the trail for human footprints on Mars. Curiosity, the most sophisticated rover ever built, is now on the This is one of the first images taken by NASA’s Curiosity rover, surface of the Red Planet, where which landed on Mars the evening of Aug. 5 PDT (morning of Aug. it will seek to answer age-old 6 EDT). It was taken through a “fisheye” wide-angle lens on the left “eye” of a stereo pair of Hazard-Avoidance cameras on the left-rear questions about whether life ever side of the rover. The image is one-half of full resolution. The cam- existed on Mars — or if the planet Mitch Traphagen Photo / Observer News eras are looking directly into the sun, so the top of the image is satu- can sustain life in the future,” Curiosity was launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Flor- rated. As planned, the rover’s early engineering images are lower said NASA Administrator Charles ida on Nov. 26, 2011. The seemingly flawless 36-week space mission resolution. Larger color images from other cameras are expected Bolden. “This is an amazing has thus far culminated in the successful landing of the one-ton later in the week when the rover’s mast, carrying high-resolution achievement, made possible by a rover on Mars. cameras, is deployed. NASA/JPL-Caltech Photo Pain Free Living Series at South Bay Hospital EXERCISE FOR JOINT FOODS TO RELIEVE PAIN RELIEF JOINT PAIN Presented by Paul Melancon, Presented by Carole Miller, RDLD, Director of Rehab Services Manager of Clinical Nutrition Services Wednesday, August 22nd Thursd ay, August 30th Noon - 1pm Noon - 1pm 1901 Haverford Plaza, Suite 106 1901 Haverford Plaza, Suite 106 (Behind the Hospital) (Behind the Hospital) Please RSVP by calling Please RSVP by calling 1-888-685-1595 1-888-685-1595 Join us at this seminar series and learn how you can exercise and eat your way to joint pain relief. Lunch will be provided and registration is required for each lecture by calling 1-888-685-1595. AUGUST 9, 2012 OBSERVER NEWS • RIVERVIEW CURRENT • SCC OBSERVER • 17 ■■ By Jessica Basham 18 • OBSERVER NEWS • RIVERVIEW CURRENT • SCC OBSERVER AUGUST 9, 2012 Summer beach safari: What’s in that brown, dried seaweed on the beach? ■■ By Jessica Basham a purse-like chamber for holding What is that dark green or brown their eggs. The little crabs live stuff all over the beach? in shallow, sandy environments The material, usually in a line like beaches and are often found where the waves roll in, is known washed ashore in wrack. as beach wrack. Beach wrack eventually gets When first setting eyes on pushed high on shore because of wrack, you may think the tides. When the tides go it is only dried, dying Backyard out, the grasses start to dry seaweed. But it is very and die. Dying grasses bring much alive and filled Safari all sorts of life to the beach. with sea organisms that As the grasses die, fungi and are essential to beach life and the other organisms attract tiny species creatures that live there. like beetles, beach hoppers, ghost Marine organisms that wash up crabs and more. These small with this wrack are an important insects and crabs become food for part of a beach ecosystem. Tiny shorebirds. Dunlin sandpipers and crabs, sea cucumbers, seeds and other shorebirds migrate thousands pods are only a few of the things of miles a year and depend on you can find in wrack. wrack during their journey for food. Once, while walking the shore Without wrack and the organisms at Bahia Honda State Park in the that live in it, the birds can die. Florida Keys, I found a brown Not only can you find neat sea hamburger bean. That’s right, a critters, shells, seeds and birds As the grasses die, fungi and other organisms attract tiny insects like beetles, beach hoppers, ghost hamburger bean! It is circular in near beach wrack, but wrack is crabs and more. These small insects and crabs become food for shorebirds. FWC PHOTOS shape, like a marble, with a thick also the first stage in forming sand brown or black line that goes dunes. Sand dunes are natural around its center. On each side of barriers against wind and water, the thick line the color is a lighter and prevent erosion. They form Bay Area Cardiology brown, making it look like a when wrack starts to collect hamburger bun. These little beans blowing sand. As sand and other Associates are from tropical rain forests and plant material collect in the wrack, are native to the West Indies and the plant material can start to announces the opening of their western Africa. Can you believe sprout and root. This continual the things we find on Florida process is how dunes form. Riverview office located at: beaches travel that far? So now you know that beach Another neat little treasure I wrack isn’t just icky seaweed that 13029 Summerfield Square Dr. found in beach wrack was on sits on the shore; it is a beautiful St. Augustine Beach just a few ecosystem important to the beach For appointments call weeks ago. While pushing my toes and beach life, as well as a place through the wrack I spotted a purse for unique finds and hours of 813-443-0880 crab. These crabs get their name curiosity. Have fun searching the because female purse crabs have wrack! Other Bay Area Cardiology Our Physicians Locations: Ravi Khant, M.D. F.A.C.C. 635 Eichenfeld Drive Saurabh Chokshi, M.D., F.A.C.C. Brandon, FL 33511 Hoshedar Tamboli, M.D., F.A.C.C. 813-684-6000 Stephen Mester, M.D., F.A.C.C. 3920 Galen Court Bay Area William Bugni, M.D., F.A.C.C. Sun City Center, FL 33573 Cardiology Robert Betzu, M.D., F.A.C.C. 813-634-7200 Associates, Rolando Rodriguez, M.D., F.A.C.C. P.A. Tehreen Khan, M.D., F.A.C.C. 5 Tampa General Circle, Ste. 850 Sue Stonerock, M.D. Tampa, FL 33606 Robert Dewhurst, M.D., F.A.C.C. 813-684-6000 Umesh Gowda, M.D., F.A.C.C. www.bayareacardiology.net Christian Perzanowski, M.D., F.A.C.C. America’s Finest Cabinets Not only can you find neat sea critters, shells, seeds and birds near beach wrack, but wrack is also the first stage in forming sand dunes. Southshore Regional Library Adult Programs for August 9 - 15 Southshore Regional Library is located at 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin. Adult Writing Workshop • Monday, August 13 - 1 to 3 p.m. Connect with local writers to discuss all aspects of the writing process. Inspire, encourage, and exchange ideas. Opportunities to share your writings and receive feedback will be available. If you’ve ever 18 Months wanted to be a writer, this is the group for you! All levels of writers are no interest! welcome. Windows 7: Introduction and Computer Basics • Tue., August 14 - 12:15 to 2:30 p.m. Learn the parts of a window, how to navigate in the Windows environment, and file management. Countertop Learn about the parts and basic terminology of computers. Also covers basic purchasing considerations. Registration required at either Surfaces available the Information Desk or by calling 273-3652. with a FREE eBooks for Kindle and Kindle Apps • Wed., August 15 - 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Standard Edge and Learn how to check out and download free library eBooks to read “We Beat All Superstores on the Kindle or any device using the free Kindle app and Overdrive. FREE Stainless Also discover how to use library eBooks with an Amazon.com account. Steel Sink on Price and Service” Limit: 20 Presented by the Tampa Bay Library Consortium Delivery available in under 3 weeks Elder Law Seminar• Wed., August 15 - 2 to 4 p.m. This program will provide information and education regarding legal issues for seniors including planning for incapacities and long term SOUTH TAMPA CARROLLWOOD BRANDON care with emphasis on public benefits. Medicaid, Medicare, and V.A 254-4066 961-1362 413-8313 programs will be discussed. 1510 South MacDill Ave. 14306 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. 1920 W. Brandon Blvd. SouthShore Needle People • Wed., August 15 - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Across from Chili’s Join other needle people to share techniques, tips and experiences about knitting and other fiber and fabric crafts. Beginners welcome. AUGUST 9, 2012 OBSERVER NEWS • RIVERVIEW CURRENT • SCC OBSERVER • 19 American Legion, Riverview Calling all artists! Alafia Post 148 • 7240 U.S. Hwy. 301 • (813) 677-6529 MEETINGS The Valencia Lakes Festival Committee is now ac- p.m. The market will feature creative arts and crafts Legion Riders...... 1st Monday...... 6:30 p.m. cepting applications from artists to participate in its such as paintings, drawings, jewelry, sculptures, pot- Legion General...... 2nd Monday...... 7 p.m. second annual Music and Arts Festival on Saturday, tery, photography, woodworks, home décor and more. Sons (SAL)...... 2nd Thursday...... 7 p.m. October 6. This delightful outdoor event will be held This is a perfect opportunity for new artists to show- Ladies Auxiliary...... 3rd Thursday...... 7 p.m. in the prestigious tree-lined Valencia Lakes com- case and sell their works. MEALS (Public Welcome) munity, located on U.S. Highway 301 just north of Application and additional details are available at Fish Fry...... Every Friday...... 5 to 7 p.m. State Road 674 near Sun City Center. In addition to www.valencialakesfestival.com. Space is limited so Breakfast...... 2nd & 4th Sunday.. 9 to 11 a.m. the Valencia Lakes’ residents, the festival will attract contact them promptly to reserve your booth. DINNER hundreds of residents from the South Shore area and A portion of the festival proceeds will be donated American Legion Riders...... Sun., August 26...... 5 to 7 p.m. beyond who enjoy inspired artworks and fine musical to Mary and Martha House, a non-profit organization EVENTS entertainment. Admission to the event is free. that provides emergency shelter and support to abused Texas Hold’ em...... Sat., August 18 ...... 6 to 10 p.m. The Artists’ Market will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 and homeless women and their dependent children. Marine Corps League Car Wash....Sat., August 25...... 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Prom Night...... Sat., August 25...... 7 p.m...... $12 or 2/$20 UMC advocates wellness for children The Mobile Medical Clinic Mission of St. Joseph’s Hospital recently visited the United Methodist Church of Sun City Center to provide free well child care and immunizations for children. The MMC proj- ect began in 2004, with the goal of addressing the community-wide challenge of reduced immunization compliance among young chil- dren. The Health Ministry Team of the United Methodist Church focuses on providing health/wellness information and services for residents of South Hillsborough County. Deadline approaches for neighborhood mini-grants The deadline for neighborhood associations to apply for mini-grants up to $2,500 for fiscal year 2013 is at 5 p.m. on Friday, August 17. The mini-grants are used by associations to fund projects that improve com- munities and increase civic involvement. Applications for the mini-grants are available on the County’s website at www.hillsboroughcounty.org/onr/minigrant. Recipients will be noti- fied by November 30. These mini-grants support community projects in neighborhoods lo- cated in unincorporated areas of the County, and the cities of Plant City, Tampa, and Temple Terrace. Previous grant-funded projects include shrub and flower planting, subdivision entrance signs, playground equip- ment, neighborhood festivals, crime watch programs, websites, newslet- ters, and education activities. Completed applications may be dropped off or mailed to Office of Neighborhood Relations, 601 E. Kennedy Blvd., 1st Floor, Tampa, FL 33602, or faxed to 813-276-2621. The Mini-Grant Program was established to improve and revitalize communities, and strengthen neighborhood associations. For more information, call ONR at 813-272-5860. South Bay Hospital honors employees South Bay Hospital recently the ladder of success at South Bay honored several employees at their Hospital for over 20 years. She has annual service awards banquet. dedicated her time as a patient ad- Some of the night’s top honors vocate. As a Nurse and Director, We Welcome went to Robert Allen, who was her first priority is patient care and named Frist Humanitarian of the she has no reservations about her Another Year, Ruth Ann McIntyre, Director dedication to them. She continu- Specialist. of the Year, and Guadalupe Marro- ously cultivates and encourages quin, Employee of the Year. her staff to exemplify behaviors Rob Allen, was awarded the of excellence, to reach beyond the Frist Humanitarian Award for his limits they set for themselves and outstanding volunteer work. This to always push for quality. We are pleased to welcome Dr. Anita Shane to our Bradenton award is given annually in recog- Guadalupe Marroquin, was and Sun City Center offices. Dr. Shane is a board-certified nition of the humanitarian spirit chosen as Employee of the Year. and fellowship-trained Retina Specialist with expertise in: and philanthropic work of the late This award was given by nomina- s Macular Degeneration s Retinal Diseases, Tears, Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr., a founder tions from her peers based on her s Diabetic Retinopathy Detachments & Surgery of HCA. Among his volunteer ef- dedication to her position, her co- forts, Rob recently took a group of workers and her patients. Lupe is Dr. Shane earned her medical degree from the renowned Baylor College teenage church members to pov- a Housekeeper in the Environmen- of Medicine, and completed a residency and fellowship at the prestigious erty ridden areas to provide much tal Services at South Bay Hospital Bascom Palmer Eye Institute* where she was head of trauma. needed labor to benefit the people and continues daily to provide her who lived there. Through his valu- patients and customers with a safe Dr. Shane is now able missions, Rob has reached far and positive hospital experience. accepting new patients! Anita Shane, M.D. beyond his community to show his She is well known for her work devotion to humanity. ethic, her professional demeanor * Ranked #1 eye hospital in the country by Retina Specialist & U.S. News & World Report 8 years in a row. Vitreo-Retinal Surgeon Ruth Ann McIntyre, Director of and her desire to assist patients Critical Care, was named Director and foster an environment of ex- 813-633-3065 s YourEyeDoctors.com s Call today to schedule an appointment. of the Year. Ruth Ann has climbed cellence. 20 • OBSERVER NEWS • RIVERVIEW CURRENT • SCC OBSERVER AUGUST 9, 2012 A career remembered: Vince Thompson ■■ Continued from page 1 “I had to face it. I just wasn’t he needed it, and said that the shipyards. The two met and Board, studied under Vince at down the halls and talked with the as good as I’d thought I was,” throughout his life “There were married young- in 1960 -and have EBHS. students. He kept them excited he said with a smile. So he went always people who reached down since had three children, one son “He was my high school and proud of their school. This home and made a deal with his and pulled me up.” and two daughters, two of whom principal, and what I remember attitude extended across the parents. He could stay at home Unwilling to resign himself to a live in Florida and the other in best was how he walked up and Continued on next page but he had to put $15 a week on life at the foundry, Vince applied Las Vegas. They also have two his mother’s dresser to live there. for- and got two jobs. He also grandchildren. Immediately, he got a job at the registered for school. His parents Finally, Vince had enough local aluminum foundry owned wondered how he could keep up education from University of by Ed Hunike. “ I didn’t know a schedule that would only permit Tampa where he also got his they held you a week behind,” him to be “off” from 1 a.m. to 5 Bachelors of Science); the Vince said. “At the end of the first a.m. but somehow, he managed it. University of South Florida, week when I didn’t get paid, I told “I’d get up at 5 and deliver where he completed his him (Mr. Hunike) ‘But you just papers before going to school for requirements to teach; and Delta don’t know my Mama. I have to six hours,” he said. “That was State University in Cleveland, give her $15 today. I promised her back when there were two daily Miss. (where he obtained his I would.’ ” editions, so after school, I would Masters in Education). Vince said Hunike loaned him load up my route and deliver the Then he had to save up enough the $15 but never would take it afternoon edition before reporting money to get him through his back out of his pay. to my second job, which was internship as a full time teacher “That was a really good man,” at the Tampa Shipyards.” The and coach at Robinson High Vince said. shipyard shift ended around 1 School in Tampa. Internships are He never forgot what it meant a.m. not paid jobs and are taken for to get a helping hand when Judy’s dad, Buster Allen, ran experience only. He worked his way through teaching; coaching; three vice principal jobs; and then as principal of East Bay High School which has since named its stadium after him. Then, when Riverview High School was built, he was asked by the Board of Education to be the first principal. In that way, he could help shape its future goals. During all these years he has had way too many awards and honors to list in a news story. Some of the highlights are: being named Principal of Vince Thompson earned a football scholarship to Florida State Uni- the Year by the Hillsborough versity in his senior year of high school (shown here) but says he County Classroom Teachers didn’t have the grades or football skills to continue past the first se- Association for two consecutive mester. Because of how hard he had to work after that, often work- years; being inducted into the ing two jobs, while continuing his education through to a Master’s degree seven years later, Vince has been quick to help both stu- Riverview and East Bay Hall(s) dents and teachers attain their goals in any way he can. “New Chief at Reservation” is the name of the story in the East Bay of Fame; developing and adapting High School yearbook from 1985 when Vince took over as princi- a physical education program pal. Reference to “the reservation” is because East Bay has always DAMON C. 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FEE WILL BE ADDED MIN NOT TO EXCEED TO COVER THE DISPOSAL OF HAZARDOUS WASTE MATERIALS SUPPLIES 22 • OBSERVER NEWS • RIVERVIEW CURRENT • SCC OBSERVER AUGUST 9, 2012 Area Obituaries Area Places of Worship Joseph King obituary continued sisters-in-law, Lillian King and Maxine King; 10 grandchildren and one great Ruskin United Methodist Church granddaughter. The family received First Street & 4th Ave. NW, Ruskin (behind Suntrust Bank) friends 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, ALL ARE WELCOME TO COME AND WORSHIP WITH US: 2012 at Sun City Center Funeral Home, SUNDAY MORNINGS: Nov. - April...... 8:30 a.m. Day Care Available 1851 Rickenbacker Drive, Sun City Mon. - Fri. Rev. Richard Nussel and All Year...... 10:45 a.m. 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. Center, Fla . Phone: 645-1241 Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. call 645-6198 In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St Jude’s Children’s Research WEEKLY SERVICES: Roberta (Robbie) Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Sunday Andrews Henderson Memphis, TN 38105. Arrangements by Rance Goad, Pastor (Southern Baptist) 9 a.m...... Bible Study Sun City Center Funeral Home. 1511 El Rancho Dr. 11 a.m...... Bible Study Roberta (Robbie) Andrews 10 a.m. & 6 p.m...... Worship Sun City Center, FL 33573 Henderson passed away Friday, July d Phone/Fax: Wednesday 27, 2012. She was preceded in death Carl A. LaMar 813-633-5950 6 p.m. ... Prayer Meeting/Bible Study by her husband of 62 years, Andrew Carl A. LaMar, 81, a 17 year resident William Eugene H. (Flash) Henderson. Born in 1919 in of Sun City Center, FL passed away Timmonsville, South Carolina, to Robert August 1, 2012. Carl was born on McConnaughey Ruskin Foursquare Church Crawford and Bertha McClendon February 14, 1931 to Rose Fijal LaMar William Eugene McConnaughey, 91, 10 a.m. Sunday School Andrews, she was graduated from 106 7th Ave. N.W. A place where you are... and Anthony LaMar. died peacefully at Sun City Center, 11 a.m. Worship Service Timmonsville High School and from Ruskin, FL 33570 Carl was a long time resident of Florida, on July 21, 2012. He was email: [email protected] • loved • accepted • forgiven 7 p.m. Wed. Bible Study Columbia College in Columbia, SC. Danbury, CT from 1953 to 1994. He born and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska, N. Blanton (813) 309-3558 2 p.m. Sunday En Español Robbie met Flash in St. Simons graduated from Bethel, CT High School but spent most of his career in the experience jesus this weekend Island, GA, where she was an in 1949. He received his BS and Washington, D. C. area. As a Navy elementary school teacher. He was MA Degrees in 1953 and 1963 from research chemical engineer, he was stationed at the Brunswick, GA, Naval Western Connecticut State University. a pioneer in developing breathing Air Station. Flash’s naval air career REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH - ELCA He obtained his 6th year degree from systems for use on nuclear submarines 701 Valley Forge Blvd. • Sun City Center, FL 33573-5354 allowed them to live in many places, Fairfield University of Connecticut in and later on the Apollo spacecrafts. including three very enjoyable years 1965 and took advanced administration “Bill” also played a vital role in Rev. Robert G. Wiley, Interim Pastor 813-634-1292 • sccredeemer.org in Hawaii. After Flash’s retirement, classes at Fordham University, New developing international standards for Telephone: Website: Worship Services on Sunday 10 a.m. they built their “island house” on the York. Carl’s career in education started safe shipment of seagoing hazardous Holy Communion First & Third Sunday • Bible Class Thursday 10 a.m. golf course at St. Simons Island and as a math teacher in Bethel, CT materials for the Coast Guard. He spent very happy years there enjoying school system. He continued on as achieved the rank of Captain in the golfing with and entertaining their many Director of state and federally funded Naval Reserve. After retiring, he and wonderful friends. programs and assistant superintendent his wife Eunice enjoyed life in Arizona Survivors include a cousin, Georgia of business in the Danbury public for 14 years. He had a passion for the Mae Allen of Kinston, NC; nieces and Unity Spirituality Rather Than “Religion” school system for 20 years. He served outdoors and hiking, and participated nephews Arden Andrews McKenzie of as assistant superintendent in the in many photography exhibitions with Henry Gibson Social Hall, Beth Israel Synagogue Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Tallahassee, Fl; J. Thomas Donohoe photos of his hikes in the mountains 1115 Del Webb E. • Sun City Center, FL Wyandanch, NY schools from 1982 to www.unitycommunityofjoy.com 813-298-7745 (Judy) of Isle of Palms, SC; David M. 1987 and assistant superintendent in of Arizona. In 1992, he and Eunice Andrews (Sandy) and Cary M. Andrews Windham, CT schools from 1987 to moved to Sun City Center, Florida. (Liz) of Florence, SC; James H. Andrews, 1994 when he and his wife, Joan retired He was a member of Prince of Peace Jr, Richard D. Andrews (Sue), David to Sun City Center, Fla. Some of Carl’s Catholic Church. He was well-known H. Andrews, Jr (Stacie), and Davonne accomplishments include president of for his ability to spread joy and build Andrews Polk (Dennis) of Lamar, SC; the Connecticut Association of School friendships everywhere he went. Bill and Robbie Andrews DeLoach (Lauren) Business Officials and member of Phi was a loving and adored husband, of Beaufort, SC. She is also survived Delta Kappa. Carl was a member of a wonderful father, and a beloved by Flash’s nieces and nephews Jane Caloosa Country Club and a proud grandfather and uncle. He is survived Edwards Pirani (Mark) of Marion, AR, member of the Knights of Columbus by Eunice his wife of 68 years, and by Shelby Edwards, Jr. of Forest Hill, LA, at Prince of Peace Catholic Church. three sons and their spouses, Thomas, Masses: Martha Lindsay Denninger (Bob) of He will be greatly missed by family and James (Rosemarie), Robert (Ashley), Sunday...... 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., Noon Highland Village, TX, and Dan Ashford friends. He was preceded in death by by grandchildren Richard, Hannah, and Saturday Vigil ...... 4:00 p.m. Lindsay (Charlotte) of Scaly Mountain, his father and mother-in-law, Paul and Haley, and nieces Pam, Gracie, Janie, Daily...... 8:00 a.m. NC. There are many great nieces and Maybelle Weeks and his sister-in-law, and Pat. He will be greatly missed. A 702 Valley Forge Blvd., SCC, FL 33573 Phone: 634-2328 • Fax: 633-6670 Confessions: nephews and several great-greats. Shirley McCarty. Survivors include his funeral service at Arlington Cemetery is www.popcc.org Mon.-Fri. 7:30 a.m. and Sat. 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. She was preceded in death by a wife of 61 years, Joan Weeks LaMar; planned. In lieu of flowers, the family sister Dene Andrews Donohoe Munn, two daughters, Carol LaMar Dallas and requests a donation in his name to the brothers: Robert Crawford Andrews, Jr, her husband, Art Fisher and Deborah Alzheimer’s Foundation of America. David Henry Andrews, James Harold Sunday School (all ages)...... 9:30 a.m. LaMar Gsell; four grandchildren, Sunday Morning Worship .... 10:45 a.m. Andrews, and by sister-in-law Martha Matthew Dallas and his wife, Mary Beth, d Sunday Evening Worship ...... 6:00 p.m. Henderson Lindsay Edwards, as well as Stacey Dallas Zinn and her husband, Wednesday (all ages) ...... 6:30 p.m. William Edward “Loving God, Loving Others, a niece Dorinda Dene Donohoe and two Russell, Casey Gsell, and Greyson Serving Beyond Borders” Dr. Samuel (Sam) A. Roach, Pastor nephews: Robert Crawford Andrews, III Gsell; four great grandchildren, Weber Sr. and George Allen Andrews. Connor, Emma, and Taylor Dallas William Edward Weber Sr.,75 , of Sun 1301 U.S. Hwy. 41 N., Ruskin, FL • 645-1121 • www.nbcor.org A service will be held at Florida and Russell Zinn. Funeral Mass will City Center, went to be with the Lord National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL. be celebrated 11 a.m. Friday, August July 27, 2012 at home under the care Memorial contributions may be made to UNITED COMMUNITY CHURCH - United Church of Christ 10, 2012 at Prince of Peace Catholic of LifePath Hospice. Ed is survived by 1501 La Jolla Ave., Sun City Center, FL 33573-5329 the Freedom Plaza Scholarship Fund, Church, 702 Valley Forge Boulevard, his loving wife of 51 years, Margaret 1010 American Eagle Blvd., Sun City A Caring Church United in God’s Love Serving Our Community Sun City Center, Fla. Inurnment will be “Marge” (Taber); son Wm Edward ALL ARE WELCOME! Center, Fl, 33573. Arrangements by in Mansion Memorial Park, Ellenton, Jr. (Renee’) and daughter, Desna V. Sun City Center Funeral Home. Fla. In lieu of flowers, memorials may Weber Oates (Tom); grandchildren, Rev. Dr. Louis D. Leone • Worship Service 10:00 a.m. be made in Carl’s name to the donor’s Alexandra “Allie” and Chase Weber; a (813) 634-1304 • www.uccinscc.org d favorite charity. Arrangements by Sun brother, B.B. Weber Jr., all of Harford City Center Funeral Home. county Maryland. EVERETT TATE, MINISTER Ed was born in Baltimore, MD, Welcome to the: d October 13, 1936. He served in the US South Hillsborough Church of Christ Army from 1955 – 1958. Following his 1611 First St. SW • Ruskin, FL • 645-7607 “Watch out for false prophets. military service, he attended University —NON-INSTRUMENTAL— of Maryland and received his degree in SERVICES: Sunday...... 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.; 6:00 p.m. They come to you in sheep’s 1963. He retired from Baltimore County Wednesday...... 7:00 p.m. clothing, but inwardly they are Board of Education in Maryland. Ed ferocious wolves.” and Marge moved to Sun City Center in October 2007. He was an avid golfer CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH Matthew 7:15 and loved a good round of golf and Sunday Worship: Blended 8:00 a.m. since coming to SCC, enjoyed playing Contemporary 9:40 a.m. Nursery Provided d softball. Ed will be missed by his many Pastor Jack R. Palzer Traditional 11:15 a.m. friends and relatives. 5309 U.S. Highway 41 North • Apollo Beach d (across from MiraBay) www.calvarylutheranchurch.net 645-1305 FAMILY DENTISTRY Joseph King WORSHIP SERVICES: Sunday Joseph King, 83, of Sun City Center, 8:15 a.m...... Sanctuary (Communion Service) Fla. passed away July 19, 2012. He Kirk D. Parrott, D.D.S 9:15 a.m...... Creason Hall (Oasis Contemporary) served in the U.S. Army. He retired 10:55 a.m...... Sanctuary (Traditional with Choir & Bells) as owner of Florida Azalea Specialist Carl E. Friedman, D.D.S. 11:00 a.m...... Bilingual in Wimauma. He was preceded in 4:00 p.m...... Casual death by his son, Michael King and Pastor: dr. Warren Langer two brothers, Milton and Larry King. 902 N. Tamiami Trail, Ruskin, FL 33570 Bookstore 633-8595 Pastor: dr. daniel White (Across from Sweetbay Supermarket) Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Donna King; a daughter and son-in-law, NEW PATIENTS WELCOME Kathy and Jim Hercules; two sons and daughters-in-law, David and Eleanor (813) 645-6491 Expanding Services? King and Jeff and Debra King; two Advertise in the Observer News, a trusted publication for Members: American Dental Association, Florida State Dental Association, Florida West Coast Dental Association, Manatee County Dental Association and Hillsborough County Dental Association. over 50 years. continued at top of page 813-645-3111 AUGUST 9, 2012 OBSERVER NEWS • RIVERVIEW CURRENT • SCC OBSERVER • 23 Reverend Lee St. Anne Catholic Area Places of Worship Miller named Church Faith Assistant Rector at Formation 2012- Spiritual Leader Sunday Service 11:00 a.m. St. John the Divine 2013 schedule Rev. Sue Meixner Sun City Center Saint John the Divine Episcopal Chamber of Commerce announced 813-362-0806 Church, with campuses in Sun City [email protected] 1651 Sun City Center Plaza Registration will be held on Sun- Center and Ruskin, has announced day, August 12, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in New Thought ChurchReligious Science/SOM the selection of the Reverend Lee St. Joachim Hall or visit the Par- Miller as Assistant Rector to the ish Office Monday through Thurs- Church. day to register your family for the Miller, an Episcopal priest for 2012-2013 year 106 11th Ave NE FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH over 30 years, started his journey in INVITES YOU TO SERVICES AT OUR NEW LOCATION Ruskin. broadcasting; serving major mar- Classes Commence on Sunday, 1707 33rd Street SE, SCC/Ruskin • 813-938-4955 ket television stations as a news September 23 and all classes are 10:30 a.m. SUNDAYS and sports director, later anchoring held on Sundays. his own syndicated program. He Elementary Faith Formation NO CREED...BUT CHRIST authored a bestselling book and Reverend Lee Miller. NO BOOK...BUT THE BIBLE 8:30 a.m.-9:45 a.m. recorded several programs in the serves residents of Ruskin, Sun Middle School Faith Formation Minister - DR. DAVID CAMPBELL field of motivation. City Center and the surrounding 3:30 p.m.-4:45 p.m. Prior to seminary and entering areas. All are welcome includ- High School Faith Formation the Episcopal priesthood, Miller ing those who are simply looking 3:30 p.m.-4:45 p.m. worked with the Billy Graham for a place to worship, and those RCIA Adults, Children and Teens Evangelistic Association. In later who would like to become more 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. years, he joined with the National involved in church programs and For more information call 813- Episcopal Church in developing ministries. Sunday services in 865-8222. 820 College Ave. W. • Ruskin, FL 33570 and voicing radio/TV public ser- Ruskin 705 9th Street SW are as 645-6439 vice announcements. He has also follows: 9 a.m.: Contemporary www.fbcofruskin.org • A Resource for Families served on the National board of di- Service oriented to families with Balm Baptist Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. rectors for LOGOS, a ministry that children, 9:45 a.m: Sunday school, celebrates new Morning Worship ...... 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. equips hundreds of churches in 11:15 a.m: Spanish Language Ser- Evening Service ...... 6:00 p.m. Dr. Barry Rumsey more than 20 denominations, with vice. Sunday services in Sun City school year Wednesday Night Service ...... 7:00 p.m. CHRISTIAN SCHOOL training and educational materials Balm Baptist Church will be K-2 Through 12th Center 1015 Del Webb Blvd are Awana ...... 7:00 p.m. Grade for youth. Previous congregations as follows: 8 a.m.: Holy Eucha- hosting a back to school time cel- include parishes in Kentucky, Ohio rist: Rite I, 11 a.m.: Holy Eucha- ebration from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Florida. rist: Rite II. For more information, on Saturday August 18 at 15109 Saint John the Divine Episcopal call 813-633-3970 or visit www. Balm-Wimauma Road. There will Southside Baptist Church Church, Reverend Tracy Wilder, StJohnDivine.com. be waterslides and games for the “A Warm, Loving & Friendly Church” Rector, has two locations and children as well as a school sup- Looking for a church home? ply give away. The event is free Need the comfort of a warm and loving family? for children in grades K-12. The Join us on Sunday to come home to the warmth of our church family. church would like to provide free Located in South Hillsborough County, just south of Stephens Road in old Sun City. pizza and ice cream for children at- 4208 U.S. Hwy. 41 S • Sun City, FL 33586 • 813-645-4085 tending so call Teresa at 813-641- “Getting to Know You” (Donuts & Coffee) ...... 9:00 a.m. 3836, if you can. Let her know Dan Collis, Pastor Sunday School ...... 9:30 am. how many children you will be Sunday Morning Worship ...... 10:55 a.m. Come join us to Sunday Evening Service...... 6:00 p.m. learn about God’s bringing so the church does not run Wednesday Evening Service ...... 7:00 p.m. Word and salvation out of food. Donations of school Thursday Morning Prayer ...... 10:00 a.m. in Jesus Christ supplies and cash will be accepted from area residents and businesses in support of this event. To make a donation call Teresa or you may First Church of Christ, Scientist contact the office of David J. Brate Aluminum and Construction at 204 2nd St. N.W. • Ruskin, FL 33570 • (813) 645-6102 813-649-1599 for information on how you can help. Christian Science Heals Deacon Viet and parishioners Jim Sullivan and Susan Torre. Sunday Service ...... 10:00 a.m. Seminarian shares his story of Friday night at the Sunday School ...... 10:00 a.m. movies Wednesday Service ...... 5:00 p.m. religious persecution in Vietnam The Sun City Center United Reading Room ...... Wednesday 4 to 4:45 p.m. Deacon Viet Vu Nguyen, currently a seminarian at St. Vincent de Paul Seminary, Boynton Beach, gave a talk on July 25 to members of Prince Methodist church will again fea- All Are Welcome of Peace Catholic Church; where he spoke on the religious persecution ture a great movie, “The Pacifier” his family has suffered at the hands of the Vietnamese government. at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, August 10 In 2001, Deacon Viet, his brother and sister were imprisoned because at 1210 Del Webb Blvd. W. This is they were relatives of Father Nguyen Van, an uncle who was already a movie that will make you laugh in prison and remains there still today. Released from prison in 2004, and make you want to cry. Deacon Viet and his siblings were able to come to the United States in With all of the rain that we have St. Andrew Presbyterian Church been having, this movie is sure to Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. 2005; thanks to intervention on their behalf by the U. S. Congress and the Department of State. Ordained to the deaconate in April of this year, lift your spirits, make you forget Contemporary Service 11:00 a.m. Deacon Viet just completed his summer internship at Prince of Peace your troubles, and give you a good laugh. The Pacifier features Vin Prayers with anointing for healing and wholeness and returns to Seminary this fall, looking forward to his ordination to the priesthood in the summer of 2013. Diesel as Shane Wolfe; a tough during worship the second Sunday of every month. Navy Seal that has controlled A Stephen military missions throughout the Ministry Pastor: Rev. Dr. Mark E. Salmon Church whole world. However, Shane’s Meet friends in Fellowship Hall between Services. next mission will be a little wilder Refreshments served. than his usual missions as he at- tempts to control five, out of con- 1239 Del Webb Blvd. West Phone: 813-634-1252 trol, children whose father has Sun City Center, FL 33573 For information visit: been killed and whose mother has Church is Handicap accessible www.standrewatscc.org to finish the mission that her hus- band started for the government. Will the mother end up as the dad did or will there be a happy end- Saint Anne Catholic Church ing? SouthShore: Apollo Beach, Ruskin, Sun City and S. Gibsonton The doors will open at 6 p.m. with the smell of coffee and pop- U.S. Hwy. 41 corn whiffing through the air. 106 11th Ave. NE Homemade cookies and other bev- Ruskin erages will also be offered. 813-645-1714 SaintAnneRuskin.org To help with the cost of the cook- ies and drinks, a donation will be Saturday Night Service greatly appreciated. Very Rev. John F. McEvoy, V.F. D d Masses WE NOW OFFER 3 SERVICES: Vigil Mass...... Saturday 5:00 p.m. Saturday Night Service: 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass ...... 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Contemporary) Share your church’s news. Monday thru Friday ...... 8:00 a.m. Sunday Services: 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. Submit press releasess and Holy Days ...... Contact Parish Office for Schedule SOUTH BAY CHURCH photos to Español ...... Domingo - 12:30 p.m.; Jueves 7:00 p.m. 13498 US 301 S. • Riverview, FL 33578 • 677-0721 [email protected] Confession ...... Thursday 6:15 p.m.; Saturday 3:45 p.m. www.southbay.cc • Pastor: David Speicher Visit SouthBay.cc for details on Celebrate Recovery Training; Youth/Kids Summer Camp; much more 24 • OBSERVER NEWS • RIVERVIEW CURRENT • SCC OBSERVER AUGUST 9, 2012 OFFICIAL PRIMARY BALLOT / BOLETA PRIMARIA OFICIAL REPUBLICAN PARTY / PARTIDO REPUBLICANO HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FLORIDA / CONDADO DE HILLSBOROUGH, FLORIDA Sample ballots for August 14 election AUGUST 14, 2012 / 14 DE AGOSTO DE 2012 TO VOTE, COMPLETELY FILL IN THE OVAL NEXT TO YOUR CHOICE. SAMPLE BALLOT -Use only a black pen. Florida is a “Closed Primary” state, meaning only voters who are registered with a political party can vote for their party’s -If you make a mistake, don't hesitate to ask for a new ballot. WITH ALL RACES candidate, but all registered voters, regardless of party affiliation, can vote for Judicial Candidates, School Board Candidates, -If you erase or make other marks, your vote may not count. PARA VOTAR RELLENE TOTALMENTE EL ÓVALO PRÓXIMO A SU SELECCIÓN. and races where the only candidates have the same party affiliation (Hillsborough County Commissioner, District 2 and -Use solamente un bolígrafo negro. House District 61). There is a video at www.VoteHillsborough.org that explains more. -Si usted comete un error, no dude en pedir una nueva boleta. -Si usted borra o realiza otras marcas, su voto puede no ser computado. UNITED STATES SENATOR FOR VOTERS IN DISTRICT 59 COUNTY COURT JUDGE GROUP 4 OFFICIAL PRIMARY BALLOT / BOLETA PRIMARIA OFICIAL OFFICIAL NONPARTISAN BALLOT / BOLETA OFICIAL NO PARTIDISTA (Vote for One) PARA VOTANTES EN DISTRITO 59 (Vote for One) DEMOCRATIC PARTY / PARTIDO DEMÓCRATA HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY FLORIDA / CONDADO DE HILLSBOROUGH, FLORIDA SENADOR DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS JUEZ DEL CONDADO GRUPO 4 HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FLORIDA / CONDADO DE HILLSBOROUGH, FLORIDA AUGUST 14, 2012 / 14 DE AGOSTO DE 2012 (Vote por Uno) (Vote por Uno) AUGUST 14, 2012 / 14 DE AGOSTO DE 2012 STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 59 (Vote for One) TO VOTE, COMPLETELY FILL IN THE OVAL NEXT TO YOUR CHOICE. George LeMieux REP Frances Maria Perrone TO VOTE, COMPLETELY FILL IN THE OVAL NEXT TO YOUR CHOICE. SAMPLE BALLOT -Use only a black pen. SAMPLE BALLOT REPRESENTANTE ESTATAL DISTRITO 59 -Use only a black pen. -If you make a mistake, don't hesitate to ask for a new ballot. Connie Mack REP (Vote por Uno) Barbara Jean Twine -If you make a mistake, don't hesitate to ask for a new ballot. WITH ALL RACES -If you erase or make other marks, your vote may not count. WITH ALL RACES -If you erase or make other marks, your vote may not count. Mike McCalister REP Michael "Mike" Floyd REP Lanell Williams-Yulee PARA VOTAR RELLENE TOTALMENTE EL ÓVALO PRÓXIMO A SU SELECCIÓN. PARA VOTAR RELLENE TOTALMENTE EL ÓVALO PRÓXIMO A SU SELECCIÓN. -Use solamente un bolígrafo negro. Marielena Stuart REP Ross Spano REP COUNTY COURT JUDGE GROUP 12 (Vote for One) -Use solamente un bolígrafo negro. -Si usted comete un error, no dude en pedir una nueva boleta. Dave Weldon REP Betty Jo Tompkins REP -Si usted comete un error, no dude en pedir una nueva boleta. -Si usted borra o realiza otras marcas, su voto puede no ser computado. JUEZ DEL CONDADO GRUPO 12 -Si usted borra o realiza otras marcas, su voto puede no ser computado. (Vote por Uno) FOR VOTERS IN DISTRICT 14 Joe Wicker REP UNITED STATES SENATOR COUNTY COURT JUDGE GROUP 12 FOR VOTERS IN PRECINCT 633 FOR VOTERS IN DISTRICT 61 FOR VOTERS IN DISTRICT 3 PARA VOTANTES EN DISTRITO 14 Nancy Jacobs (Vote for One) (Vote for One) PARA VOTANTES EN PRECINTO 633 PARA VOTANTES EN DISTRITO 61 PARA VOTANTES EN DISTRITO 3 FOR VOTERS IN DISTRICT 61 SENADOR DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS JUEZ DEL CONDADO GRUPO 12 REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS DISTRICT 14 PARA VOTANTES EN DISTRITO 61 Matt Lucas (Vote por Uno) (Vote por Uno) PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 61 SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER (Vote for One) PRECINCT 633 UNIVERSAL PRIMARY CONTEST DISTRICT 3 STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 61 Glenn A. Burkett DEM Nancy Jacobs REPRESENTANTE EN CONGRESO DISTRITO 14 FOR VOTERS IN DISTRICT 1 (Vote for One) (Vote for One) (Vote for One) (Vote por Uno) UNIVERSAL PRIMARY CONTEST PARA VOTANTES EN DISTRITO 1 Bill Nelson DEM Matt Lucas MIEMBRO DEL COMITE DEL REPRESENTANTE ESTATAL DISTRITO 61 MIEMBRO, JUNTA DE EDUCACION (Vote for One) PRECINTO 633 ELECCIONES PRIMARIAS UNIVERSAL DISTRITO 3 REPRESENTANTE ESTATAL DISTRITO 61 (Vote por Uno) (Vote por Uno) (Vote por Uno) Eddie Adams, Jr. REP SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER FOR VOTERS IN DISTRICT 61 FOR VOTERS IN DISTRICT 1 ELECCIONES PRIMARIAS UNIVERSAL PARA VOTANTES EN DISTRITO 61 PARA VOTANTES EN DISTRITO 1 DISTRICT 1 Jack Lamb Evelio "EJ" Otero REP (Vote por Uno) (Vote for One) STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 61 SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER Wesley Kent Bailey DEM Tatiana M. Denson DEM Cindy Stuart MIEMBRO, JUNTA DE EDUCACION UNIVERSAL PRIMARY CONTEST DISTRICT 1 FOR VOTERS IN DISTRICT 17 DISTRITO 1 William H. McBride, Jr. DEM Betty Reed DEM (Vote for One) (Vote for One) FOR VOTERS IN DISTRICT 5 PARA VOTANTES EN DISTRITO 17 Tatiana M. Denson DEM (Vote por Uno) REPRESENTANTE ESTATAL DISTRITO 61 MIEMBRO, JUNTA DE EDUCACION PARA VOTANTES EN DISTRITO 5 FOR VOTERS IN PRECINCT 325 ELECCIONES PRIMARIAS UNIVERSAL DISTRITO 1 FOR VOTERS IN DISTRICT 2 REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS DISTRICT 17 Betty Reed DEM Eduardo "Eddy" Calcines PARA VOTANTES EN PRECINTO 325 (Vote por Uno) (Vote por Uno) PARA VOTANTES EN DISTRITO 2 SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER (Vote for One) DISTRICT 5 PROPERTY APPRAISER Susan L. Valdes Eduardo "Eddy" Calcines REPRESENTANTE EN CONGRESO DISTRITO 17 PRECINCT COMMITTEEWOMAN BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (Vote for One) (Vote for One) DISTRICT 2 (Vote por Uno) PRECINCT 325 MIEMBRO, JUNTA DE EDUCACION Tatiana M. Denson DEM Susan L. Valdes UNIVERSAL PRIMARY CONTEST TASADOR DE BIENES RAICES FOR VOTERS IN DISTRICT 3 (Vote For No More Than Two) DISTRITO 5 (Vote for One) Joe Arnold REP (Vote por Uno) PARA VOTANTES EN DISTRITO 3 Betty Reed DEM MIEMBRA DEL COMITE DEL (Vote por Uno) FOR VOTERS IN DISTRICT 3 PRECINTO 325 COMISIONADO DEL CONDADO PARA VOTANTES EN DISTRITO 3 Tom Rooney REP Ronda Storms REP SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER FOR VOTERS IN DISTRICT 63 (Vote Por No Más De Dos) DISTRITO 2 "Henry" J. Ballard, Jr. ELECCIONES PRIMARIAS UNIVERSAL PARA VOTANTES EN DISTRITO 63 DISTRICT 3 SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER Brenda Mobley DEM (Vote por Uno) Doretha Wynn Edgecomb FOR VOTERS IN DISTRICT 17 Rob Turner REP (Vote for One) DISTRICT 3 STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 63 (Vote for One) Molbert Scrivens DEM Sharon Calvert REP SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER PARA VOTANTES EN DISTRITO 17 MIEMBRO, JUNTA DE EDUCACION (Vote for One) DISTRICT 7 FOR VOTERS IN DISTRICT 2 DISTRITO 3 MIEMBRO, JUNTA DE EDUCACION Jacquelyn Walker DEM Victor Crist REP PARA VOTANTES EN DISTRITO 2 REPRESENTANTE ESTATAL DISTRITO 63 DISTRITO 3 (Vote for One) STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 17 (Vote por Uno) (Vote por Uno) CIRCUIT JUDGE, 13TH CIRCUIT MIEMBRO, JUNTA DE EDUCACION (Vote for One) (Vote por Uno) FOR VOTERS IN PRECINCT 651 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Jack Lamb GROUP 14 DISTRITO 7 SENADOR ESTATAL DISTRITO 17 Mark Danish DEM Jack Lamb PARA VOTANTES EN PRECINTO 651 (Vote for One) (Vote por Uno) DISTRICT 2 (Vote por Uno) UNIVERSAL PRIMARY CONTEST Cindy Stuart Z. J. Hafeez DEM Cindy Stuart PRECINCT COMMITTEEWOMAN JUEZ DE LA CORTE CIRCUITO 13 "Joe" Jordan-Robinson GRUPO 14 (Vote for One) PRECINCT 651 John Korsak REP FOR VOTERS IN DISTRICT 5 SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS FOR VOTERS IN DISTRICT 5 (Vote for One) (Vote por Uno) Terry Kemple COMISIONADO DEL CONDADO (Vote for One) John Legg REP DISTRITO 2 PARA VOTANTES EN DISTRITO 5 PARA VOTANTES EN DISTRITO 5 MIEMBRA DEL COMITE DEL Johnnie B. Byrd, Jr. Carl Francis "Captain Carl" Kosierowski SUPERVISOR DE ELECCIONES PRECINTO 651 ELECCIONES PRIMARIAS UNIVERSAL (Vote por Uno) SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER (Vote por Uno) Mark R. Wolfe Carol W. Kurdell Rob Wallace REP (Vote por Uno) SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER DISTRICT 5 DISTRICT 5 Sharon Calvert REP Craig Latimer DEM (Vote for One) Melissa Cochran DEM COUNTY COURT JUDGE GROUP 3 Robert McElheny FOR VOTERS IN DISTRICT 22 (Vote for One) (Vote for One) Thomas Scott DEM MIEMBRO, JUNTA DE EDUCACION Julie Ford DEM Michael Weston PARA VOTANTES EN DISTRITO 22 MIEMBRO, JUNTA DE EDUCACION JUEZ DEL CONDADO GRUPO 3 Victor Crist REP DISTRITO 5 DISTRITO 5 (Vote por Uno) FOR VOTERS IN DISTRICT 2 (Vote por Uno) STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 22 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (Vote por Uno) PARA VOTANTES EN DISTRITO 2 "Henry" J. Ballard, Jr. (Vote for One) DISTRICT 6 John Grant "Henry" J. Ballard, Jr. SENADOR ESTATAL DISTRITO 22 (Vote for One) BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Doretha Wynn Edgecomb Ann Ober DISTRICT 2 (Vote por Uno) COMISIONADO DEL CONDADO Doretha Wynn Edgecomb UNIVERSAL PRIMARY CONTEST SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER COUNTY COURT JUDGE GROUP 4 DISTRITO 6 (Vote for One) DISTRICT 7 (Vote for One) Jeff Brandes REP (Vote por Uno) SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER (Vote for One) JUEZ DEL CONDADO GRUPO 4 DISTRICT 7 COMISIONADO DEL CONDADO James C. "Jim" Frishe REP Margaret Iuculano REP DISTRITO 2 MIEMBRO, JUNTA DE EDUCACION (Vote por Uno) (Vote for One) ELECCIONES PRIMARIAS UNIVERSAL DISTRITO 7 MIEMBRO, JUNTA DE EDUCACION Frances Maria Perrone Don Kruse REP (Vote por Uno) (Vote por Uno) FOR VOTERS IN DISTRICT 24 DISTRITO 7 Sharon Calvert REP "Joe" Jordan-Robinson Barbara Jean Twine PARA VOTANTES EN DISTRITO 24 CIRCUIT JUDGE, 13TH CIRCUIT (Vote por Uno) GROUP 14 Victor Crist REP Terry Kemple Lanell Williams-Yulee STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 24 (Vote for One) "Joe" Jordan-Robinson (Vote for One) CIRCUIT JUDGE, 13TH CIRCUIT Carl Francis "Captain Carl" Kosierowski COUNTY COURT JUDGE GROUP 12 JUEZ DE LA CORTE CIRCUITO 13 Terry Kemple GROUP 14 (Vote for One) SENADOR ESTATAL DISTRITO 24 Carol W. Kurdell GRUPO 14 (Vote for One) JUEZ DEL CONDADO GRUPO 12 (Vote por Uno) (Vote por Uno) Carl Francis "Captain Carl" Kosierowski JUEZ DE LA CORTE CIRCUITO 13 Robert McElheny (Vote por Uno) GRUPO 14 Rachel V. Burgin REP Johnnie B. Byrd, Jr. Carol W. Kurdell (Vote por Uno) Michael Weston Nancy Jacobs Tom Lee REP Mark R. Wolfe Robert McElheny Johnnie B. Byrd, Jr. PARTY OFFICES Matt Lucas COUNTY COURT JUDGE GROUP 3 Michael Weston Mark R. Wolfe OFICINA DE LOS PARTIDOS FOR VOTERS IN DISTRICT 57 FOR VOTERS IN DISTRICT 1 (Vote for One) PARA VOTANTES EN DISTRITO 1 PARA VOTANTES EN DISTRITO 57 COUNTY COURT JUDGE GROUP 3 FOR VOTERS IN PRECINCT 209 JUEZ DEL CONDADO GRUPO 3 (Vote for One) PARA VOTANTES EN PRECINTO 209 STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 57 (Vote por Uno) JUEZ DEL CONDADO GRUPO 3 SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER DISTRICT 1 (Vote for One) (Vote por Uno) PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN John Grant (Vote for One) REPRESENTANTE ESTATAL DISTRITO 57 PRECINCT 209 MIEMBRO, JUNTA DE EDUCACION John Grant (Vote for One) (Vote por Uno) Ann Ober DISTRITO 1 MIEMBRO DEL COMITE DEL Ann Ober (Vote por Uno) PRECINTO 209 Brian Hollands REP COUNTY COURT JUDGE GROUP 4 (Vote por Uno) Eduardo "Eddy" Calcines (Vote for One) Jake Raburn REP Howard F. Harris, Jr. DEM JUEZ DEL CONDADO GRUPO 4 Susan L. Valdes (Vote por Uno) Jesse Meadow DEM Frances Maria Perrone VOTE BOTH SIDES OF BALLOT VOTE AMBOS LADOS DE LA BOLETA Barbara Jean Twine Lanell Williams-Yulee FRONT Card 2 RptPct 101-1010 "1010" Default FOR PROOF ONLY 07/06/12 11:55:12 FRONT Card 3 RptPct 101-1010 "1010" Default FOR PROOF ONLY 07/06/12 11:55:15 FRONT Card 1 RptPct 101-1010 "1010" Default FOR PROOF ONLY 07/06/12 11:55:10 AUGUST 9, 2012 OBSERVER NEWS • RIVERVIEW CURRENT • SCC OBSERVER • 25 Sweet Summer Savings Servicing Sun City Center, Ruskin & Apollo Beach HOURS: PrimeCare Mon.-Fri. 8-5 SUN CITY, LLC Saturday 8-2 N Shell Point Rd. 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OPEN from 7 a.m. daily Monday and Friday by appointment 1399 August 9, 2012 THE SHOPPER • 27 ® 100 Announcements 200 Farmer’s Mkt To place an ad call 300 Merchandise 813.645.3111 ext. 201THE SHOPPER 400 Marine Fax: 813.645.1792 Classified advertising 450 Transportation $17.00 500 Real Estate M & M Printing Co., Inc 550 Manuf. Housing up to 20 words weekly publisher of the 600 Rentals 30¢ addl. word The Observer News, The SCC Observer and The Riverview Current 650 Prof. Services Deadline is Monday 210 Woodland Estates Ave., SW 700 Services at 4pm Ruskin, Florida 33570 800 Employment ANNOUNCEMENTS 310 garage/yard sales 312 estate sales 312 estate sales 312 estate sales 100 Nettie’s estate sales SOUTH BAY Cell: (813) 382-7536 105 Personal GOLD BUYERS Thrift Store 1712 W. Del Webb Blvd. Wednesday, Friday & ESTATE SALES Have You Fallen Sun City Center & Saturday Moving, divorce and death are by the outdoor CA pool in Sun City 9 a.m. - Noon Thurs. & Fri., Aug. 9 & 10 Center? If so, please call Doug. at said to be three of the most 813-634-3907 Aug. 8, 10, 11 7a.m. - noon Mix & Match Sale stressful occurrences that one Buy a pair of shorts — Contents Include: Drexel experiences in life. These are THE Dining Room Table w/Chairs, the times that our services CHAKRA get a top FREE Drexel Buffet & Server, Drexel are truly needed. Plus - the Secret Sale CENTER Queen Size Bedroom Set, Full Moving and dealing with the 1424 E. College Ave. • Ruskin Sz Bedroom Set, a Variety Of Psychic Fair For a good buy accumulations of a lifetime 813-641-7790 Coffee & End Tables, White can be a very daunting task. Saturday, August 11 Ministry of Calvary Lutheran Church shop in the classifieds Leather Loveseat & Sofa, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Home Decor, Kitchenware, Our staff is trained to take care 20 minute readings $25 Moving in, less space, quality overflow Small Drop Leaf Kitchen Table of each step of the process in a sale. 1913 East View, Drive., SCC. Aug. w/2 Chairs, Lamps, Silk Plants timely and efficient manner. 137 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. • #201 10 & 11, 7:30am-2pm. Sun City Center, FL 33573 & Trees, Paintings, Sectional Let us help you throughout (813) 633-9400 Sofa, Patio Set, Tools, And the process. Let us be your Above The Rest MORE! shoulder to lean on. 139 S. Pebble Beach Blvd., SCC. 813- Please Park on side of sale due to 633-5013. Like new queen Tempur FARMER’S MKT Pedic bedroom set, sofas, end tables, emergency vehicles. (813) 645-1723 200 wicker furniture, dinette sets & lamps. See You There! Yard sale. 4 families. Lots of clothes, & misc. Aug. 3, 4, 5 & 11, 12. Everything 280 pets must go. 8am-5pm. 6126 Cliff Ave., Gibsonton THE SHOPPER Vicky’s Pet Boutique Friday, 8am-1pm. Toys, clothes, adult CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING All Breed Dog Grooming diapers/ pull ups, movies, etc. 1501 North Lake Dr., SCC. No early birds Th e Ob s e r v e r Ne w s • Th e SCC Ob s e r v e r • Th e Ri v e r v i e w Cu r r e nt Tuesday-Saturday Garage sale. 2206 New Bedford Dr., 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. SCC. Friday & Saturday, 8am-2pm. To place a classified ad Furniture, rugs, deco accents, art, lamps call ; Closed Monday & misc. 813-645-3111 Ext. 201 fill out the form below and fax to 38 years experience 312 estate sales 813-645-1792; or mail this form to (813) 641-9155 The Shopper 210 Woodland Estates Ave. SW • Ruskin, FL 33570 209 2nd St. N.W., Ruskin Anne’s Estate Sales Friday & Saturday • (7-Noon) Up to 20 words MERCHANDISE DEADLINE: 2132 Del Webb W., SCC BEVERLY’s ESTATE SALES $ (813) 758-7952 or (813) 758-7954 Ad and payment must be received by 4:00 p.m. 17.00 300 Sun City Center 30¢ for each E-Z-Go Golf Cart; Westinghouse Monday for publication in additional word 310 Garage/Yard Sale Refrigerator; Furniture: Day Bed; that week’s edition. Dining Room Table w/Chairs; King August 10 & 11 Almost New Thrift Store. 10008 Indiana Bedroom Suite; Dinette Table W/chairs; 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. St., Gibsonton (1 block off US 41, 1 Entertainment Center; Corner Curio 1926 East View Dr. (Caloosa) block north Gibsonton Dr.,) Wednesday Cabinets; Sofa w/Matching Love Seat; Narrow street, please park on sale side only Name: -______through Saturday, 9am-3pm. Clothing, ••••• furniture, lots misc. Ministry First Baptist Wing Backed Chairs; Desks; Recliner; Address: ______Gibsonton. 813-671-0036 to donate Liquor Cabinet w/Shelves; China and Western golf cart (new batteries); Hutch; Antique Marble Topped Table; Paragon kiln; Yamaha baby grand; City: ______State: ______Zip:______Sold house, everything must go. 503 Patio Furniture; Collectibles; Roland digital piano; Lenox; Lively Dr., SCC (off Pebble Beach Ladies Designer Clothing; Household; Swarovski; Gardian cookware; Daytime Phone: ______South/ Chipper Dr.) 9am-1pm. Aug Kitchen & Misc. 10 & 11 www.AnnesEstateSales.blogspot.com records; sheet music and decorating decor; arts and craft supplies (stained glass, China painting, yarn, Classification: ______embroidery, greenware, doll kits); Christmas: (large trees, Santas, Ad copy as you wish it to appear: wreaths, hundreds of balls and ______decorations); all sizes dolls; cat decor; large copper tree of life; shells; ______orchids; patio decor; pipe furniture; ______large glass-top dining table, 6 chairs; small curio; sofa and love seat; 2 pink ______barrel chairs; 2 pink swivel rocker chairs; wicker couch; coffee and end ______tables; white couch and love seat; ______glass-top coffee and end tables; large floor size vases; queen bedroom suite; ______desk; Franklin Mint and Lena Lin ______ceramic butterflies; grill. We have extended our hours ______because of the volume of this sale! 508-0307 or 633-1173 ______28 • THE SHOPPER august 9, 2012 312 estate sales TRANSPORTATION REAL ESTATE 613 condos for rent PROF. SERVICES 450 500 650 KINGS POINT CONDO 458 parts & service 511 houses for sale FOR RENT 651 Bookkeeping Two bedrooms, two full baths, QuickBooks® washer/dryer, all appliances, fully Certified Pro-Advisor. Can do attitude: 1099’s, W2’s, forms, cleanup & review furnished or use your furniture. financials, full bookkeeping services, Located in Cambridge. Walking tutoring, software & issues, classes. HAMPTON expanded in KP on golf course, distance to Clubhouse. All Hourly rates. Your local office or mine. extra screened lanai, carport...... $57,500 Thea’s Quick Bookkeeping Inc Ruskin amenities included, cable TV, water, 813-641-1089 email: theahp@verizon. 2BR/2BA in the KNOLLS (private pool), net www.theasquickbookkeeping.com Furnished...... $57,500 trash collection. SIERRA in Greenbriar, SCC...... $130,000 Annual rental $850 per month. 680 adult/ child care 360 Golf Carts RENTALS Call for appointment (813) 625-9642 2BR/2BA, furnished, close to the Golf carts wanted. Buy sell, trade. Char- gers, parts all related. Ronny’s Carts & clubhouse...... from $650 per month Parts. 813-484-9855 or 813-645-4515 Our Angels 614 Duplex for Rent Offer CASH Paid on n RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL PROPERTY IN Duplex for rent. 2br/1ba in Gulf City. MARINE RUSKIN, including a beautiful acre lot with few Yards from Tampa Bay. Free use of boat • Light Housekeeping • Grocery $ $ oaks and nice house that could be a 5BR/2.5BA, ramp across the street. Backyard patio. Shopping • Running Errands Cars! 250- 600 or a 2BR+Den/2BA with 3 large attached offices, Just $635 monthly 330-466-8136 • Companionship • Sitters In-Home 400 Exp. 8/31/12 1/2BA and separate entrance. Remodeled kitchen, or Care Facility • Flexible Schedules wood floors, fireplace, screen porch, 2-car-garage + 620 Rooms for Rent License #232465 425 Slips or Storage carport, circular driveway, and desirable neighbor- 137 S. Pebble Beach Blvd., Ste. 104 hood close to major hwy. and shopping. $199,000. 461 travel trailers Roommate wanted: 2br/2ba. $250 Sun City Center 33573 South Bay RV & Boat Storage. Special- n monthly plus 1/2 utilities. Ruskin area. VERY NICE 2/2 DOUBLEWIDE HOME ON (813) 293-5369 or (813) 419-4967 izing in outside storage for RVs, boats & ITS OWN LOT: Large MBR and MBA, “L” shaped 813-732-2086 trailers. 813-677-2000 www.SouthBay- living-dining room, built-in-China cabinet, great www.AngelsofLifeServices.com Storage.com Motivated Seller enclosed glass addition, carport, utility shed. 630 M.H. Rentals $49,900. 5th Wheel camper Storage n NEWLY LISTED! Great newer 3BR/2BA Mo- Ruskin 1br/1ba mobile home on quiet 685 music Instruction Fifth Avenue by Thor, 2002, bile-Home on 1.12 acre lot. Split BR plan, bright liv- street. Waterfront, fish off dock. Utilities ing/kitchen area, cathedral ceilings, inside utility- included. No smoking, no pets. Best Music Lessons: Piano, violin & guitar. Ramey’s Business Park Call for information 813-230-9400 or Dollar a day. RV & boat storage & 31 ft., center kitchen, rear room, laminate floors. No HOA, not in flood zone, suited for single person or couple. Refer- 813-340-1115 Wimauma, Sun City heavy equipment. Water & electric close to shopping and hospital. $65,900. ences needed. Rent $175 weekly plus living room, 2 recliners, picture Center, Riverview & Ruskin. hookup, 1/4 mile from Williams Park $400 deposit. 813-363-6001 boat ramp. Also RV lots available. window, queen sized bed, CLAIRE TORT 813-310-1888, 813-690-1836, 813- large front bedroom, closet. Cell: 849-1469 (813) 363-7250 For Rent: Clean SERVICES Great condition. Mobile Homes With 435 Parts/Service Must see to appreciate. M.H. HOUSING 700 813-333-8986 or A/C. 813-677-1086 Summer Special 550 One bedroom mobile home on riverfront. 704 Junk Removal 10% off all parts & service now 813-967-7288 Lease for $550 monthly includes water & through Aug 31. Alafia Marine, 6128 565 M.H. in Parks electric up to $75. No pets. Call for info. Hauling unwanted items. Demolition, Lewis Ave., Gibsonton. 813-671- 813-645-2446 boats, cars, appliances, trash, yard de- BOAT (2628) bris, junk. Anything you don’t need. Free & Printing Company, Inc. One bedroom mobile home in waterfront Established in 1968 SHEETFED & WEB PRINTING park with dock. Corner lot with view For rent. 2 bedroom mobile home near estimate Call Dave 813-447-6123 of river. No pets $5,000. Call for info. shopping center in Gibsonton. 813-677- Find what you need 210 Woodland Estate Ave., 813-645-2446 8789, 813-601-1542 or 813-516-0896 705 Cleaning in todays classified Ruskin, Fl 813-645-4048 Two bedroom $165 weekly, plus secu- Ron’s Cleaning Service RENTALS rity deposit. R & M Mobile Home Park Quality housecleaning with integrity. in Gibsonton. 813-236-9207 Call for free estimate. 7days a week. CALL 600 Move-in, move-out, rentals. Insured, 1 bedroom, 1 bath mobile home. $550 bonded, licensed. Ruskin, Apollo monthly plus $350 deposit. Close to boat Beach, Sun City Center. (813) 645-3211 611 Houses for rent ramp. Call 813-645-8885, Ruskin Serving South Hillsborough 813-846-7629 County since 1924 Ruskin, 3br/2ba home with covered 645 office space Flat rate $75, full clean porch on large lot. Well suited for 1-3 Celebrating 88 Years www.dickmanrealty.com people. Monthly rent $925 with signed Do you need a house cleaner? Call 1924 — 2012 [email protected] lease. No smoking. No pets. Security Sandy. Honest, dependable & reliable. deposit & references required. 813- MEETS MANY NEEDS. Besides providing a very comfortable 3BR home, this property allows for extended family 16yrs experience in SCC. 813-645- 649-1599 member(s) with an in-law suite, allows for storage of big toys in 25x30 metal outbuilding, allows for workshop. 5273, leave message. Nice deck, large trees, oversized lot, 2-car garage. All for just $135,000. JUDY ERICKSON 468-0288 3br/2ba house. Apollo Beach, com- INVEST, INHABIT OR BOTH. Can coordinate rental with part time residence when you buy this lovely 2BR/2BA 708 Movers Fairway Palms condo. Many upgrades and extras including fireplace, built in vacuum, built in storage, tiled kitchen pletely remodeled, fenced yard, no pets. 813-849-1469 and baths, full cabinetry in 1.5 car garage. Just steps to pool and clubhouse. $105,000. JUDY ERICKSON Affordable Moving. One piece or whole 468-0288 house. Also specializing in estate sale OVER 6 ACRES of beautiful secluded, wooded acreage, one of a kind waterfront view. Property has M/M, 4br/2ba Apollo Beach home, large pri- delivery. Loading & unloading storage well and septic. Two folio numbers. 165 FT. RIVERFRONT . $229,000 Call KAY PYE 361-3672 or ROXANNE vacy fence. $1,150 monthly plus deposit. units/ trucks & more Free estimate. WESTBROOK 748-2201 813-482-6374 Dave 813-447-6123 COMMERCIAL LISTING APOLLO BEACH: Great retail location on Apollo Beach Blvd. Special features include : 1890 sq.ft. built in 2006, tract lighting, small utility kitchen, handicap bath, alarm system with digital cameras, free standing custom built showcases with glass tops, shelving, mahogany wood trip, loads of storage. $224,900 612 Apartments for Rent 710 Lawn Care Call KAY PYE 361-3672 or ROXANNE WESTBROOK 748-2201 Very clean 2br/1ba apt. with washer/ CARIBBEAN ISLES IN APOLLO BEACH! Very well maintained 3BR/2BA MH in gated waterfront community. dryer hookup. Includes water & mow- Special features include: nice open floor plan with split bedrooms, extra large kitchen with tons of cabinets, wet B&S Lawn Care, Inc. bar, new insulated windows, new flooring and carpet, remodeled bathrooms, workshop, fruit trees and much ing. $625 monthly plus deposit. No pets. Professional lawn care providing all more! OWNER FINANCING A POSSIBILITY. $82,000 Call ROXANNE WESTBROOK 813-748-2201 813-645-1801 646 Warehouse Space of your turf, landscaping & irrigation BEAUTIFUL LAKE FRONT LOT 1.6 acres to build your dream home and not be too near your neighbors. 123 needs. Residential/ commercial. www. acres of Lake and 900 acres of wetlands to enjoy everyday. $94,900 Call KAY PYE 361-3672 or ROXANNE Ruskin area. 2br/1ba, very clean, Garage & mini storage, RV lots & mobile bandslawncare.com 813-645-7266 WESTBROOK 748-2201 washer /dryer hookup. $675 monthly home lots for rent. Call Pirates Treasure NEW LISTING! Waterview, boat ramp and dock for your use. Close to stores, interstate, churches. Cleared and plus deposit, lawn service included. Cove, Gibsonton. 813-677-1137 ready to build! Duplex zoning! $42,500. Call KAY PYE 361-3672 or ROXANNE WESTBROOK 748-2201 813-244-1676 Classified Is Convenient RUSKIN WATERFRONT – New on the market!!! Enjoy stunning views from this beautiful 3 bedroom pool home on the Ruskin Inlet. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac the property is complete with a concrete seawall and boat lift. Riverview apt, 2br/1ba, CHA, water, Deep water and no bridges to Tampa Bay! $429,000 Call CATHY GRIGGS 391-8653 maintenance included. Tile floors. $600 NEW LISTING : Great (2006) 3BR/2BA mobile home on 1.12 ACRE LOT: This Ruskin property offers BR split monthly $600 security. 813-239-4293 or plan, bright living area, open kitchen, and the lot is cleared. No HOA, not in a flood zone!$65,900. 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GREAT FAMILY HOME in desireable community within minutes to shopping, schools, churches, and restau- Includes water, cable, clubhouse ac- rants. Almost 2,000 square feet of living area with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and 2 car attached garage and a great tivities. Unfurnished. $650 monthly plus screened pool and patio. Reasonably priced at only $159,900. Call Jo Ellen Mobley 813-645-1540 deposit plus electric. 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On August 1 Kid’s Community College hosted a Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the opening of the school’s new location at 10030 Mathog Road in tiple requests, complaints, or ques- I know the economy is rough and ® tions, and then leave a 50 cent tip on we all need every dollar we can get. Riverview. Kid’s Community College Riverview Charter School is a tuition-free, non-profit organiza- tion. The new, 50,000 square foot, 4.5 acre campus offers oversized classrooms with smart boards, a $15 tab. Decent service deserves a But having the cashier call for a a 3,600 s.f. “cafetorium” and performing arts (including music, drama, dance and voice), science twenty percent tip. When you leave price check on an item for only a 5 and technology labs, the new campus remains true to the Kid’s Community College® mission of indi- less, you are telling the server they cent difference won’t make or break vidualized attention by relegating its total campus student population to only 636 students in grades didn’t do a good job. you. But it might just tick-off the ca- pre-K through 8. For more information visit the website at www.kidscc.org. When you are in the grocery store shier and the people behind you. Photos courtesy of Huth & Booth Photography (or any store) and change your mind Please be kind to the cashiers and about purchasing an item, please put people who wait on you. Even if you it back where you found it. Frozen think they are complete imbeciles, entrees do not belong next to the smile and be polite. Getting angry at peanut butter! 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