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• Vilma Stillwell • Mitch Traphagen • Jeff Warner 2 • OBSERVER NEWS • RIVERVIEW CURRENT • SCC OBSERVER DECEMBER 29, 2011 A New Year, a new church for New Thought in SCC I say “it’s all good,” in my knowing way; comfortable living room, Sue im- focuses on the individual’s spiritu- Inviting God’s hand, mediately struck me as a happy al practices and philosophies rather to bless my day. and comfortable person. But, as is than on a specific doctrine. — Part of a poem entitled “Evil Is Not The often the case, there is more to the “We are interdenominational, not Work of God” by Sue Meixner story. nondenominational,” Meixner said. On January 1, 2012, Sue Meixner In other words, all are welcome, he light in her eyes, the smile will greet the New Year from the regardless of personal beliefs. The on her face and her disposi- pulpit of Sun City Center’s newest point, if it can be made succinct, is tionT filled with sunshine made me church, All Paths to God, a New to enhance the spirituality and po- wonder if someone in the Sun City Thought church, with a congrega- tential of each member individu- Center Community Association tion gathering at the Sun City Cen- ally, rather than as a church body. actually checked her ID before al- ter Chamber of Commerce. The basic tenets of the church are lowing her to move into the com- By her own admission, her church the presence, goodness, impartial- munity. Sue Meixner looks not is difficult to define using tradi- ity and availability of God and only young but also, somehow, tional terms, and that is primarily the ability of everyone to benefit ageless. With the mantra “It’s all because the focus of the church is from God’s gifts, including health, good” on display everywhere from on the micro level as opposed to wealth and happiness. With God the license plate of her car to her the macro level. The new church being a universal life energy that Mitch Traphagen Photo finds an outlet in and through ev- Sun City Center resident Sue Meixner will greet the New Year from erything that lives, and thus enters the pulpit of her new Sun City Center church. The first service will the church body as a force for posi- be held on January 1, 2012. tive work, with the power of posi- tive thought. unto you as you believe.” the path.” Meixner’s church falls under the “This is not an undertaking I But her beliefs took time to form umbrella of Religious Science had envisioned,” Meixner said of and once they did, Meixner feels which falls under Science of Mind, her new church. “Ten years ago I her life changed dramatically. which believes in the unity of all checked out the Tampa Science of “I was a mental health counselor life, that everyone and every living Mind and I’ve been hooked ever and I was going to put myself in thing is connected and that con- since. This is an individual journey, the grave the way I was working,” sciousness and free will are caus- but there is one unifying power and she said. “I had no money in the ative powers. we have access to it.” bank, no credit, no nothing.” Science of Mind was established Using phrases such as “Change And then she fell back on Reli- in 1927 by Ernest Holmes as a your thinking, change your life,” gious Science. correlation of the laws of science, Meixner will preach what some “I went in trying to disprove it opinions in philosophy, and revela- people refer to as the Gospel of from day one,” she said. “But I was tions in religion applied to human Optimism. It is a faith that each honest and practiced it — and I needs and the aspirations of man. thought has the potential and pow- have not been able to disprove it.” Although some followers describe er to change things, from a person’s our years ago, she had no it as a progressive end of Protestant life to the entire world. It is a belief health insurance when she faith, it is not a Christian religion, that the faith that is practiced is of wasF diagnosed with a tumor. It Gallery displays local artist per se. Holmes did, however, base greater importance than the faith would cost $25,000 to remove but The Baobab Tree Gallery at 1113 12th St. West, Bradenton, Vil- much of his doctrine on Biblical professed. not removing it would be fatal. She lage of the Arts will be presenting new works from local award teachings. “We teach the teachings “My belief system in a higher reminded herself that she had to winning artist Lulu Meyer. The show titled “My Mother’s Gar- of Jesus,” said one Religious Scien- power came from that sense that believe that things would work out. den” contains fabulous, vibrant, floral oil paintings that are rem- tist. The Bible, however, is viewed we are all made from that one She reminded herself to believe. iniscent of Lulu’s childhood garden. The show begins on First as inspiration rather than strict thing and that one thing is good,” She did and things did work out. Friday Jan. 6, 2012 at 6 pm. Accompanying Lulu’s work will be doctrine or the final word. Meixner she said. “I came by the belief sys- Jobs came to her when she needed flower interpretations from Diane Sykes, Susan Swanson and gallery owners Christine and Gordon Turner. quotes Christianity’s Jesus in sum- tem in the sense that there is just them, and, according to her, the ming up the philosophy: “It is done a goodness and it will guide us on See NEW CHURCH, page 6
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■ ■ By MELODY JAMESON was re-instituted, its members mouth of the Alafia River in [email protected] determined to generate about order to preserve the eroding APOLLO BEACH – Aiming for $350,000 for dredging three main island shoreline of this important a channel dredging solution that channels – the north cut between Tampa Bay bird sanctuary. Costs won’t have to be soon repeated, the public park at the end of were shared by Mosaic, whose the spearheading organization Surfside Boulevard and Tampa phosphate processing plant is here is considering a more global Electric’s Big Bend plant, the routinely served by freighters and approach to the problem. south channel serving Andalucia’s barges moving in and out of the And in the process, ABWIG boat owning residents, plus the river as it empties into the bay, – the Apollo Beach Waterway cut from the south channel into and by Audubon, which obtained Improvement Group – is drawing Symphony Isles and MiraBay. grants for the project. into its circle both non-profit and With state and federal permits in Brown explained the project and for-profit entities with interests hand – permits carrying specific described the WADD construction in protecting the assets of Tampa deadlines – ABWIG’s first concept for ABWIG board members during Bay. The effort promises possible involved dredging the most their December meeting. WADDS application of proven technology southerly channels and depositing have been used in dozens of new to the area as well as the fill on an unoccupied, nearby shoreline saving programs around comprehensive cooperation among spit of land known as Sunset Isle. the world for years and have not agencies and entities. Dredged material from the north once failed, Brown has said. And, in the meantime, the group channel also might be deposited Berkstresser said this week that Melody Jameson photo After conducting a recent community wine walk, members of the Mira- is continuing its funds raising in that location, but transporting it the WADDs concept offers the Bay Mariners were able to add another $1,025 to the Apollo Beach chan- endeavors, approaching a six- there represents a substantial cost. added advantage of enhancing nel dredging fund being collected by ABWIG, the Apollo Beach Water figure kitty. Even with the obstacles overcome marine life, becoming individual Improvement Group. Making the presentation during the December Organized originally about and the objectives met, however, nurseries or hatcheries as each meeting of the ABWIG Board of Directors on behalf of the MiraBay or- 20 years ago, ABWIG at that the ABWIG board recognizes that unit settles, with the nursery ganization were Dan Winegrad (left) and Maj. Gen. Mike Jones, (Ret.) time raised about $60,000 in without additional preventions the effect eventually aiding several (right). Len Berkstresser, ABWIG president, (center) accepted the con- contributions from the community channels again will re-silt, Len fisheries. tribution with appreciation. The ABWIG collection so far totals nearly $80,000. Estimated dredging costs are in the $350,000 neighborhood. to clean major canals of silt well Berkstresser, chairman, noted this In addition, ABWIG is involving enough that boat owners could week. Consequently, the group both Hillsborough Commissioner of $1,025, the chairman added. Its Department of Environmental depart from and return to their has begun investigating more Sandy Murman, whose district fund raising got big boosts earlier Protection and to the Tampa Port backyard docks without running comprehensive approaches. includes AB, along with the from Tampa Electric Company, Authority, currently are pending, most pleasure vessels aground. One is the use of WADDs – wave county’s Parks, Recreation and which has contributed $35,000 to Berkstresser noted. The mission completed for the attenuation and deterrent devices Conservation Department in the effort, and from Symphony The ABWIG project now has “a time being, the organization then – along crucial areas such as the its planning, recognizing the Isles, which kicked in another lot of moving parts,” the chairman effectively disbanded. bay and channel sides of the park county has a long term interest in $30,000 to help underwrite the acknowledged. But, he added, Over time, however, the shoreline to redirect the natural protecting the AB park shoreline, dredging project. Still another the objective remains to raise and silt returned and the expense wave action that washes away Berkstresser said. donation of $5,000 has been expend monies in a manner getting of removing it escalated. A shores and re-deposits the material And, in January, he said, board pledged, but not yet received, the most value for each dollar Hillsborough County proposal where it is unwanted. The hollow members expect to host Peter Berkstresser said. while bringing all the players with to create special taxing districts but heavy concrete WADDS made Arndt, representing Tampa Bay In keeping with its more interests at stake into the mix to within the waterfront community in several sizes are a product of Watch, to hear a report on the comprehensive approach, ABWIG encourage a cooperative, global that would allow immediate Living Shoreline Solutions, Inc., a health of the bay at the outset of also is applying for extensions of its solution that is longer lasting. The coverage of canal dredging costs Dade City-based company headed 2012. three critical permits. One issued project will happen, even if in and repayment with interest by a retired executive, Thomas To date, ABWIG has raised by the U.S. Corps of Engineers, phases over a span of two or three annually in future years, has not Brown. through its various outreaches originally to expire in 2013, has years, he asserted, with the first been embraced by many waterfront A sequence of WADDs recently nearly $80,000, with the most been extended by two years to dredging very possibly getting homeowners. was installed around the northern recent donation coming from the 2015, while two more extension underway in March, 2012. And, earlier this year, ABWIG face of Sunken Island near the MiraBay Mariners in the amount applications, to the Florida Copyright 2012 Melody Jameso
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■■ Compiled by Mitch Traphagen Patricia Smith, 80, actress from Leo Kahn, 94, co-founder of Sta- [email protected] the Bob Newhart Show and the ples Stores. Debbie Reynolds Show. Approximately 56 million people Jeff Conaway, 60, actor best die each year worldwide, with 2.4 Poppa Neutrino, 77, a musi- known for the television series million of them Americans. Below cian and adventurer who crossed Taxi and the film Grease. are just a few of those who left us the Atlantic Ocean on a raft made Andrew Gold, 59, songwriter in 2011: from discarded materials. known for “Lonely Boy” and David Nelson, 74, actor from The “Thank You For Being a Friend”. Dr. Michael J. Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet. James Arness, 88, actor best Deeb to speak at Bill Bower, 93, the last surviv- known for playing Matt Dillon on Gunsmoke. MOAA Meeting ing pilot of the Doolittle Raid, the first U.S. air raid to strike Japan in Leonard B. Stern, 87, televi- Mitch Traphagen Photo The January Military Officers World War II. Sue Meixner, founder of All Paths to God, a New Thought church. sion director, producer and writer Association of America (MOAA) Frank Buckles, 110, the last liv- known for the television series Get meeting featuring Dr. Michael ing American World War I vet- Smart and for being the creator of Deeb will be held in the Atrium eran. The Honeymooners. New church building in the Florida Room at Jane Russell Anthony Herrera ■■ Continued from page 2 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4. Res- , 89, actress in , 57, actor The Outlaw Gentleman Pre- As the World ervations can be made by calling and from the soap opera universe provided. “The universe thing is to promote goodness in the fer Blondes Turns. 1-877-332-3016 no later than the and numerous other stepped in and provided the most world.” Sunday before the Wednesday films. Peter Falk bizarre opportunities,” she said. As the interview wound down, , 83, actor best known m e e t i n g . T h e c o s t w i l l b e $ 1 4 . Hugh Martin For Meixner, it was indeed all I realized that my belief system , 96, songwriter for the starring role in the televi- Following graduation from Columbo. good. After four years of practice is my own, not necessarily that of “Have Yourself a Merry Little sion series Aquinas College, Michael Deeb and study, she has become the of Religious Science. But after Christmas”. Rob Grill, 67, singer-songwriter earned his Master’s Degree from practitioner. spending time with Sue Meixner I Warren Christopher, 85, U.S. with The Grass Roots. Michigan State University. The “Most people come into this be- could see how what she practices Secretary of State from 1993 to emphasis of both degree programs Sherwood Schwartz, 94, televi- lieving the basic principles,” she and soon will preach could be used 1997. was American History. sion producer and creator of the said. “But they don’t understand to enhance not only my personal This was followed by twenty Knut, 4, German-born polar bear television series The Brady Bunch why they don’t get it, why they spirituality but also my life. As we years of teaching at the high who captured the world’s imagi- and Gilligan’s Island. have no money. They can’t get said our goodbyes, she handed me school, college and university nation after being rejected by his unlocked out of that thinking. I’m a $1,000,000 dollar bill. The bill Dan Peek, 60, singer-songwriter levels. During this time he earned mother and raised by zookeepers good at helping people to unlock was decorated with peace signs with America. his doctorate from Wayne State themselves.” and hearts and in the place of a de- Geraldine Ferraro, 74, U.S. Bubba Smith University. For the next twenty- , 66, former NFL And thus the seeds were planted ceased president was a yellow smi- Representative from New York five years Dr. Deeb owned an ac- player with the Baltimore Colts for her new church. The first ser- ley face. On the back, was a large and 1984 Vice Presidential nomi- Police counting and investment advisory and actor in the movie vice at the Chamber of Commerce peace sign with the words, “In God nee. Academy. practice. Upon retirement from will not only herald the New Year, We Trust.” Jon Cedar his business activities, Dr. Deeb , 80, actor in the tele- Charles Wyly it will also take place two days af- As I put the million-dollar bill into Hogan’s Heroes. , 77, businessman, returned to his first love, Ameri- vision series ter her parents’ 70th wedding an- my wallet, I realized that I felt like philanthropist and co-founder of can History. He published his first Sol Saks niversary, an alignment of events a million bucks. Positive thoughts , 100, screenwriter and Michaels Stores. Civil War era historical novel, creator of Bewitched. Albert Brown that will bring in friends, family are, apparently, not only powerful, Duty and Honor , 105, oldest survi- in 2007. The William A. Rusher and an extended family that spans but also contagious. Duty , 87, colum- vor of the Bataan Death March. second novel in this trilogy, National the world for her first service. Accomplished nist and publisher of the Lee Roy Selmon The New Thought Church will was published in Review , 56, NFL Hall “I thought it was perfect to start Honor Restored from 1957 to 1988. open at the Sun City Center Cham- 2008, the third, in of Fame player with the Tampa the New Year with a celebration The Lincoln Sada Thompson ber on January 1 at 11 a.m. For 2009 and the fourth, , 83, actress best Bay Buccaneers. of life,” she said. “All paths lead Assassination: Who Helped John information, call 813-362-0806 or known for the television series to God, you don’t need to give up Wilkes Booth Murder Lincoln? Family. See THOSE WHO LEFT US, page 7 your belief system. My biggest email [email protected].
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Fitness Challenge January 14 50 for the 50th — It’s a new year! Make a “fitness” Tour of six houses spanning every decade since SCC resolution to chalk up 50 miles on Fitness Center equip- was established 50 years ago. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tick- ment in January and February. Sign up at CA Fitness ets $5. After tour, visit SCC Information Center at 1002 Center, Central Campus, N. Pebble Beach Blvd. Award Cherry Hills Drive for refreshments and to enter a drawing ceremony in March will celebrate accomplishments. Info: for prize. Open to public. Tickets and info: Mike Brock Stephen Attles 938-4480. 365-0003 January 8 January 19 Showcase with an array of great entertainers. CA Com- Master Swim Club will offer a 50-minute session for munity Hall, S. Pebble Beach. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come 50¢ offering tips to CA members wanting to improve and go as you please. Open to public. Tickets and info: swim techniques. Lap Pool on the CA Central Campus, Judy Schings 642-2001 N. Pebble Beach. 8:10 to 9 a.m. Register in advance at January 11 pool desk by January 12. Info: Jean Allen 633-9268 Golden Bingo at CA Community Hall. Doors open at 6 January 22 p.m.; games begin at 7 p.m. Three $250 and four $100 SCC’s First 50 Years — its struggles and successes jackpots. Game prize $50. SCC CA and Kings Point — will be presented by John Bowker in an exciting new members only — no guests. Info: Ann-Marie Leblanc presentation. Residents who are second and third gen- 633-3500 eration will be recognized. CA Community Hall, 2 p.m. January 13 Open to public. Info: John Bowker 633-1427 Phil Dirt and the Dozers in a high-energy romp of hu- January 29 mor, music and recreations of ’50s, ’60s and ’70s rock ’n Van-Dells, a five-piece band, will rock through the ’50s roll hits. CA Community Hall. 2:30 p.m. Open to public. and ’60s. It’s a fast-paced show sure to get you moving. Info: Judy Schings 642-2001 CA Community Hall 2:30 p.m. Open to public. Info: Judy Schings 642-2001 DECEMBER 29, 2011 OBSERVER NEWS • RIVERVIEW CURRENT • SCC OBSERVER • 7 Those who left us in 2011 ■■ Continued from page 6
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1 3 4 Edinburgh 2 5 People all over the world are 6 tartan welcoming the New Year. The Shetland golf New Year holiday is celebrated with gusto in Scotland. There, 7 New Year's Eve is called Hogmanay. At midnight, church 8 Highland Games bells ring throughout the land. People join hands and Glasgow Read the sing the song, "Auld Lang Syne." It is a song to help 9 clues below people remember old and new friends and “days gone 10 to fill in the by." Have you ever sung it in school or with your family? Hogmanay puzzle: Auld Lang Syne 12 11 ACROSS DOWN 2. musical instrument with bag of pig's 1. pudding cooked in Loch Ness skin, pipe to blow, and several horns sheep’s stomach 5. a design or "plaid" of a Scottish clan 3. song to remember Robert Burns Edinburgh 7. Scotland's national poet friends and “days gone by" 13 9. popular game invented by the Scottish 4. capital of Scotland haggis people 6. person bringing luck on Glasgow 14 clan 10. New Year's Eve is called this New Year's Day Golf was 11. lake that is said to have a creature 8. Scotland's largest city; invented in living in it great ships built here Scotland. I’d Scotland kilt 13. country north of England. 12. contests of athletics, like to dive 15 14. a plaid, pleated skirt that can be worn music and dancing for all the golf bagpipe by men 13. small pony from a group balls that they 15. large group of related families with of islands northeast of hit into the first footer the same last name Scotland's mainland water!
A new year can mean a chance for a new start. Lots of people make resolutions or promises to themselves on New Year’s Day. Read each phrase below and Another custom in Scotland is that of the “first-footer.” match it to the second part to see promises kids might make to themselves for the new year: This is the first person to cross the threshold of a home in the new year. It is said that the first-footer should bring 1. Take the time to play with or walk A. the dog each day. some coal, bread, a little money and some salt. In return 2. Exercise B. in fiction (made-up story) and nonfiction (true). he or she will be given food and drink. The first-footer and 3. Keep my room clean C. and organized so I can find things. the things he or she brings will tell what kind of luck the 4. Read at least one book a month D. for at least 30 minutes a day. Can you family will have in the new year. find and A. by doing nice things for them. 1. Take out the trash circle at B. without being asked. least 15 2. Let my family know that I love them C. and use the time to do fun proper 3. Study for school so I things with family or friends. nouns on 4. Spend less time watching TV D. get a report card I’m proud of. this page?
Do you know what proper nouns are? They are nouns that name a certain person, place or thing. Proper nouns begin with a capital letter.
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21 20 18 17 16 14 Follow the dots 22 19 to see a surprise: 15 13 23 12 The Scottish word for lake is "loch." Scotland has many lochs 24 11 that are known around the world. Loch Lomand is known for its 37 25 10 beauty and 24-mile length. Romantic songs have been written about 38 36 26 9 it. Loch Ness is a bit more mysterious. It is known for the stories 40 35 27 8 about a creature beneath its surface. No one knows for sure if 28 there is a "monster" living in the water there or not. People have 39 41 34 29 2 4 6 written stories about it and have tried to photograph it. If a 42 30 creature is ever found in the lake do you think it will look like this? 7 33 32 1 Newspaper Fun by !Annimills Created c 2011 43 31 3 5 DECEMBER 29, 2011 OBSERVER NEWS • RIVERVIEW CURRENT • SCC OBSERVER • 9 Observations: Where I should be The airplane leveled out at together. Five of my six nephews 32,000 feet and I settled back into were in the room and it seemed my seat. Every single person on only an hour ago they were tearing that plane had a singular purpose the wrapping off the toys they had for being there. No one flies to a wanted for Christmas. Suddenly, small city in Iowa on a lark. More literally within the span of than a few were returning moments, they were all home from vacations in grown up, now teachers the Sunshine State. The and college students rest, like Michelle and I, making lives of their were flying to join our own. families up north for As the volume of Christmas. laughter and voices rose When the woman at Observations in the room, I could hear the car rental desk in By Mitch Traphagen it all but understood the Cedar Rapids airport [email protected] nothing. My hearing wished us a Merry impairment rendered Christmas, it would be the sound I could easy to say that things are simpler actually hear into a muddiness that in Iowa, that political correctness might as well have been a foreign hasn’t yet trumped tradition there. language. I could feel it, however;
But that would be discounting I could feel the love and good Mitch Traphagen Photo the Santa-hat-wearing shuttle bus cheer. To my nephews and their My memories are still in this former A&W Restaurant, with the car hops and the frosty mugs of root beer driver at the St. Pete–Clearwater brilliant girlfriends in attendance, after baseball games in my youth. The baseball fields and growth has moved to another part of town. Ev- International Airport, who, along I will remain the weird uncle. The erything in life changes and I’ve come to realize that my childhood hometown has moved on without me. with telling jokes, wished each of one member of the family they his passengers a Merry Christmas, never knew while growing up, as it will all end — or even when it summer days offered by the north, The brown prairie is speeding in contrast to most everyone else I’m the only member of the family will end. Most of us are blessed savoring the snow and a town past the window as Michelle drove working there who wished for who moved far away. I’m the guy with ignorance about such things, filled with people that were, by our rental car back to the airport, to “Happy Holidays.” The driver who has to feel what they are taking for granted tomorrow’s and large, trustworthy enough so our (hopefully) waiting airplane, reminded me that the big city in a saying because I don’t understand sunrise. And that is how it should not only were doors unlocked, we back to our life in Florida. I am big state and the small town in a the words the are speaking. be. But it also makes living on didn’t even have the keys to them. the son and the brother who lives small state really aren’t all that far I’ve been hearing impaired since the other end of the country more Another revelation was that far away. I am the weird uncle that apart. I was a child. I think sitting in that difficult. Hugs have to be held a Worthington, Minnesota was no hears little but tries, with varying But some things are different. The room on Christmas Eve has finally little longer, goodbyes are more longer my home. On every past degrees of success, to understand wintertime light on the northern brought me to the point of accepting heartfelt and sincere. visit, I would arrive with happiness everything. I wish I had been a plains is pale, turning the sky into it. I decided to make some changes In my brother Mike, I am able to over the familiarity and leave with part of my nephews’ lives as they a quiet riot of pastels, particularly in my life — with regard to my see what my Dad may have looked a heavy heart. I was stunned with grew up, but that time has passed at day’s end. For the first time in hearing and in my life in general, like had he lived past the age of 43. the realization that it took 49 years now. I know full well that time and my life, I wasn’t unhappy about coming as revelations a week Through him, I can also hear my for me to find my own home but distance hasn’t changed my love a brown Christmas in Minnesota. before the typical resolutions. Dad’s laugh. As he always does, somewhere over the course of for them and for my entire family. Any nostalgia for snow banks and Those revelations came as I he stopped by to see us before we 2011, Ruskin finally became just I am and always have been where I snow angels has apparently faded enjoyed the feeling in the room left town after Christmas. He is that. Sitting in the church that I had am supposed to be — or I try to be, into the past somewhere over the with my family on Christmas Eve. looking forward to the possibility known all of my childhood life on anyway. For the first time in my course of 2011. I’ve seen enough What will next Christmas hold? of an early retirement and my Christmas morning, I recognized life, I am aware things are as they snow. Will it be the same, filled with the prayer is that it happens for him, only two people, and knew none should be. At this moment, that Christmas wasn’t over before I joy of a happy family? So much enjoying a life that is his with his of the names listed in the bulletin. means traveling under the pastel skipped right into the New Year. can happen — airplanes fall out wife and grown sons. Hearing I had moved out of that town three blue sky of the northern plains on I was sitting in my mom’s living of the sky, buses careen, hearts his laugh brought me back to a decades ago, but the reality was our way to an airport that no one room watching my amazing attack and cancer lurks. But that’s different time; a happy time of that Worthington had moved on visits on a lark. Its purpose is to family simply having a good time no way to live, wondering how growing up savoring the long without me. take us home.
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■■ By MELODY JAMESON each other pieces of an elaborate The challenges of marriage were more strikes than youthful- relates. Young Marsha found a job [email protected] wedding cake made from scratch It’s probably the most difficult, ness against them. as a secretary in a large southern SUN CITY CENTER – “I now by an artistic daughter-in-law. demanding and potentially damag- Both had come from broken California corporation. pronounce you……” They swung around the dance floor ing relationship known to man – or homes, badly broken homes. Both Meanwhile, Paul, surviving a less Fifty years ago this month, in to strains of “their song” sung by to woman. In the U.S., more than were raised primarily by grandpar- than ideal childhood and skinning southern California, Paul and their youngest son, a dedicated a third of those attempted fail. The ents because their parents were so through his teen years, found work Marsha Sasville pledged their musician. They introduced their psychological, physical or financial far off the grid, either emotionally in the same corporation. His was lasting commitments, heard those eldest, a West coast graphics artist destruction left in the wake can or physically among the miss- a night job; he was on his way to words and officially commenced a with a long list of credits. They impact generations. ing, on a regular basis. The two becoming a machinist. happily-anticipated life together. joked about the years gone by. Yet, in most of the world’s sets of grandparents, of the Great They were introduced by a This year, on the weekend before In their unpretentious, down-to- societies, throughout history, suc- Depression era, unknown to each mutual acquaintance in October. Christmas, the Sasvilles commem- earth style, they seemed to exhibit ceeding generations have contin- other, were responsible enough to “I was in lust,” Paul admits as he orated that event in Community an idyllic life together; achieving ued to try, even to the extent of provide life’s basic necessities, but talks about the tiny, brown-eyed Hall here, celebrating an increas- the golden wedding anniversary experimenting with same gender not a lot more. beauty he immediately began dat- ing rarity in 21st century America: after careers completed, children and multi-partner unions. For Marsha, in particular, child- ing, soon developing an increasing marriage enduring a half century. launched, retirement to comfort- For, when successful on both hood in the unglamorous venues attitude of possession. He was, Surrounded by family, friends, able digs in a much touted senior partners’ terms, a marriage of of Hollywood, could be torturous. he acknowledges, ready to fight neighbors, they ate and danced community – the American dream individuals committed to giving Exposed to a long succession of anyone who looked at her. and schmoozed, inviting everyone in spades. support and succor unceasingly, her late mother’s boyfriends and For her part, Marsha says of present to join them. They fed Well, not exactly. to friendship and companionship husbands from a young age, she those few weeks in late 1961, “I no matter what, to picking up and remembers learning to escape to knew clearly what I didn’t want Fifty years ago, when Paul a bathroom, locking herself in for in a man.” But what she did want and Marsha Sasville piecing together broken shards when the relationship shatters, can protection. Momentarily out of was not so clarified. Among her married, dragging reach, she would retreat mentally, criteria were that he be working heavy emotional be the most rewarding, most trea- baggage into sured of life’s experiences. she recalls today, to “green, grassy and have a car. Paul Sasville met the union, their That forever promise leads fields, rolling into the distance, that standard. They were married chances of couples, hand in hand, to simple where there were people dressed in a small church ceremony within staying to- ceremonies and fancy events in white and it was a happy place.” three months of their meeting. gether would every day of every month, every For years, she adds, she thought Challenges come home have been year. Regardless of the beginning, that place was only a figment of rated very Their first decade together, they though, the journey to realizing her imagination. low. Today, She grew into her teen years, indicate, well might be dubbed War the Sun that promise is more likely to be of the Sasvilles. They battled con- rough than smooth. After all, proof dark-haired and diminutive. For City Center her, high school was a better stantly. Marsha thought her hus- couple, of such devotion comes only out of band unreasonable, “controlling.” captured the turmoil of trouble. place, a place to achieve and build confidence. She was a cheerleader, Paul was not equipped to deal with candidly the fallout of her traumatic child- while danc- Rocky roads are not ice made good grades, developed ing during cream a love of dance, was a popular hood. Love, they were learning, their golden member of the student body. She does not conquer all. In 1961, when Marsha and Paul One day, a short time into the anniversary Sasville were married, experts was graduated with two ambitions: celebration, marriage, Paul says “I lost my would have given the couple little “I wanted to be a ballet dancer and are united then a wife and mother.” temper, threw something across the as one in a chance of a lasting union, much room.” It was not directed at his less a mutually satisfying one. Determined to follow her marriage made dreams, confident in her own wife; it was strictly an outburst of stronger and She was18, he was 20 years old; impatience, he adds. But, Marsha more satisfying deemed capable under the law, resourcefulness, she contacted her biological father, asking only for fled. He found her hiding, shud- by the tempering of but not necessarily ready for the dering, under a piece of furniture life’s problems. requirements, restrictions, respon- money to get to New York City. Melody Jameson photo in another part of the house. The sibilities of marriage. And there He turned her down flat. “He said he had two boys to raise,” she See MARRIAGE, page 13
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www.SouthBayHospital.com DECEMBER 29, 2011 OBSERVER NEWS • RIVERVIEW CURRENT • SCC OBSERVER • 13 Marriage ■■ Continued from page 12 violence of his raised arm had trig- however, they visited the church There would be additional fam- gered for her a terrifying flashback. and immediately were welcomed ily moves up and down the West It would not be the last time he into, caught up in a vibrant, envel- Coast, then eastward, in concert wrapped her in a hug, trying to oping congregation. “We never did with job demands. There would calm the involuntary trembling. keep that counseling appointment,” be more disappointments, some During that first decade, their Paul notes. arising from job loss in economic three surviving children would ar- For them, it was the right place downturns. And, one of the three rive and they would face two mis- at the right time, a place to un- offspring would skate dangerously carriages. There would be several dertake the long journey toward close to the edge. None of it, how- job-related moves, as Paul’s career fulfilled spiritual needs, to help ever, would lay the Sasvilles low blossomed into sales management heal emotional wounds, to putting again. There’s always the chance for the tool industry, overseeing psychological problems to rest and of crisis, they allow, but there’s large teams and big territories. behind them. Independently, each also always the promise springing Each time, she, too, found a new responded to an altar call for com- from conviction. job, made a fresh start. By 1971, mitment; he down one aisle, she Asked the customary question craving the stability of constancy, down another. — their secret for maintaining a Marsha concluded she could not go Over time, the faith discov- long, happy marriage — as they Melody Jameson photos on; she decided to take the children ered in adulthood deepened, they observed their 50th anniversary Three of the five current Sasville grandchildren joined in celebrat- and leave. Her announcement was say. They began formal religious this month, they answer almost in ing a 50th wedding anniversary earlier this month that at one time devastating. education, training for a ministry. unison: “With God, there are no would have been very much in doubt. Here, Paul and Marsha, (far “We had a big house. I had a They instituted daily Bible reading, deal breakers. We were meant to be right) introduce to their guests (from the left) Parker, 4, Emma, 6 and boat. We had motorcycles,” Paul at home, covering every book in together.” And they aren’t referring Riley, 8, children of their youngest son, Kevin, a musician, and his wife, Carrie. A very young fifth grand was not present. A sixth grand- recalls. But the toys that money the King James version, repeat- solely to each other. child is expected soon to be added to the family, courtesy of their could buy were not what it was edly. And, ultimately, they began Copyright 2011 Melody Jameson eldest son, Brian, a noted graphic artist based in Seattle. about. Shattered, the 30-year-old conducting marriage counseling sales success story was on his themselves, bringing to these knees – literally. “I am losing my efforts the understanding gained Are you stressed with the caregiving experience? Do you children, my woman,” he realized, from first-hand experience. need to talk to someone managing similar caregiving “my wife is going to leave me.” Looking back, Paul says he came responsibilities? And for the first time in many to recognize that in striving to years, Paul Sasville says he prayed. provide materially for his family, Join us at Homewood Residence® Freedom Plaza Sun Scared, with nowhere to turn, “I “I was putting work before every- City Center on the first and third Thursday of each got on my knees and asked God to thing and everyone else, including month for our Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group. help.” God.” Marsha adds she was able We’ll provide you with the education, information and Before making the split final, to accept “he’s the head, I’m the resources you need in a caring, confidential environment. they agreed to try a marriage heart.” And, after listening to the Anna Lively, MS, Registered Mental Health Counselor, counselor. Calling a friend for a testimony of others, she decided will be available to guide the group and to answer your recommendation, they were steered those green, grassy fields of her questions and concerns. Don’t miss this supportive event. to a local church pastor. Prior to childhood retreats were more vi- keeping an appointment with him, sion than fiction. First and third Thursday After buying and sell- ing multiple large homes of each month • 10 to 11 a.m. representing the numerous moves made by the family Light refreshments. For more information, of five from California to please contact Bev at (813) 633-4340 or Washington state and back [email protected]. again, the Sasvilles have a particular appreciation for their smaller Sun City Center duplex, deemed just right for the two of them. 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FREE missing in my Christmas It didn’t matter what Hourly SELL and APPRAISE all kinds of coins plans, and it was the the disconnect was that Door Prizes joy of doing something caused the toys to be Licensed Precious Metals/Broken Jewelry for someone else who overlooked. Somehow Dealer on site!! needed assistance. This we needed to get those was definitely something toys to some kids who I could be a part of. would otherwise have Dec. 30th & 31st So it was crushing You, Me & nothing on Christmas Fri. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Sat. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. news when I read last Business morning. In the SCC Area Chamber of Commerce Meeting Hall Wednesday that I had By Dana Dittmar I called Office Manager missed the deadline to Kristy who was already 1651 Sun City Center Plaza • SCC, FL 33573 help. I was off by four at home putting the Located on the west side of the plaza in the days. Anyone who hadn’t paid off final touches on her own holiday their balance by Sunday, the 19th plans. 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Reduce, reuse or recycle your live Big Bend Professional Park Christmas trees 13136 Vail Ridge Drive - Riverview, FL 33579 Does it make you sad to see your once-live Christmas tree waiting at the curb for the garbage truck? Beat the post-holiday blues by reducing, 813-677-3331 re-using or recycling your tree with these environmentally-friendly ideas from Hillsborough County. www.MoffettOralSurgery.com Yard Waste Processing Facilities Hillsborough County Solid waste customers can skip the hassle and work of cutting their Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Most Insurance Accepted live Christmas trees into smaller pieces for curbside pickup by taking Nitrous Oxide and I.V. Sedation Available trees directly to a Yard Waste Processing Facility. There, the trees will be recycled into mulch and other environmentally beneficial byproducts. The sites are open Monday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Falkenburg Road/Resource Recovery Facility: 350 Falkenburg Rd. in the Brandon area. (813) 744-5599. • South County: 13001 U.S. Highway 41, Gibsonton. (813) 671-761.1 Customers should bring their current tax bill and proper identification to access the Yard Waste Processing Facilities, and be able to unload the trees themselves. Customers should also remove all decorations, lights and tinsel. Artificial trees are not accepted at the yard waste sites. Non-County residential solid waste customers can dispose of yard waste by paying a tonnage fee. • Backyard -- Christmas trees placed in the backyard will provide a habitat for birds and other wildlife. To provide food for birds, hang suet or sliced fruit from the branches. • Mulch -- Chop or grind live Christmas trees and use as mulch around trees, shrubs and flower beds. • Firewood -- Christmas trees can be used as firewood for outside fires, not in a fireplace. Check municipal and County outdoor burning codes, as they can change depending on weather conditions. The tree must be allowed time to age, as burning sap can be smoky and hazardous. Freshly cut wood does not burn as well as aged wood. Of course, curbside pickup of live Christmas trees is available to County solid waste customers by following these steps: Remove all decorations, lights and tinsel, cut the tree into sections no larger than 4’ long and 6” in diameter and place curbside on your regular yard waste collection day. For more information regarding recycling live Christmas trees, con- tact: Lynn Barber, Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM Agent, UF-IFAS Hillsborough County Extension, [email protected], (813) 744-5519 ext. 54105. For more information about Hillsborough County solid waste collec- tion and disposal services, visit www.hillsboroughcounty.org/solidwaste, or call (813) 272-5680. 16 • OBSERVER NEWS • RIVERVIEW CURRENT • SCC OBSERVER DECEMBER 29, 2011 Culinary Angels to serve dinner Area Places of Worship The Culinary Angels of Prince of Peace Catholic Church will be holding a served dinner on Thurs- Ruskin United Methodist Church day, Jan. 19, 2012 in Conesa Cen- First Street & 4th Ave. NW, Ruskin (behind Suntrust Bank) ter. The dinner will consist of beef ALL ARE WELCOME TO COME AND WORSHIP WITH US: tips over noodles, vegetable, salad SUNDAY MORNINGS: Nov. - April...... 8:30 a.m. Day Care Available Mon. - Fri. and dessert. Happy hour will be Rev. Richard Nussel and All Year...... 10:45 a.m. 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. held at 4 p.m., BYOB, and dinner Phone: 645-1241 Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. call 645-6198 is served at 5 p.m. The cost is $10 and limited to 100. Tickets will be WEEKLY SERVICES: on sale January 9, 10, 11, in Conesa Sunday Center from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Rance Goad, Pastor (Southern Baptist) 9 a.m...... Bible Study 1511 El Rancho Dr. 11 a.m...... Bible Study 10 a.m. & 6 p.m...... Worship Sun City Center, FL 33573 Sun City Christian Phone/Fax: Wednesday 6 p.m. ... Prayer Meeting/Bible Study The Warren family will perform at First Baptist Church of Ruskin, Center to host 813-633-5950 January 8. The Warrens perform in concert Gospel concert On Friday, Jan. 6 at 7 p.m and The Warrens are a musical family Caleb. They specialize in playing Ruskin Foursquare Church Saturday, Jan. 7 at 6 p.m. gospel that has been traveling for over 25 live music with their singing by group “The Pickerings” will per- Building Community Thru God’s Love years, as they are today. Hear them utilizing the guitar, bass guitar, form. The special guest performers 106 7th Ave. N.W. 10 a.m. Sunday School in concert at First Baptist Church fiddle, keyboard, banjo, dobro and will be “The Vander Veens” during Ruskin, FL 33570 11 a.m. Worship Service Pastor Norman of Ruskin, January 8, at 8:30 and steel guitar. & the Friday night show and “The N. Blanton (813) 309-3558 7 p.m. Wed. Bible Study Sherril Blanton 11 a.m. Pastor Barry Rumsey invites you Harper Brothers” on Saturday. The They capitalize on old-fashioned to attend the free concert at First show is being held at the Sun City Biblical preaching and family- Baptist Church, located at 820 Christian Center 17566 U.S. Hwy style southern gospel music, with College Ave. W, Ruskin. There is REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH - ELCA 301 South, Wimauma. For more a slight bluegrass influence. They no charge for the concert, a love 701 Valley Forge Blvd. • Sun City Center, FL 33573-5354 information call 407-788-6556. sing and preach in an average of offering will be taken to show Rev. Dr. Peter Stiller, Pastor 150 churches a year across the U.S. appreciation. Telephone: 813-634-1292 • Website: sccredeemer.org The family members are David and Interfaith Council Worship Services on Sunday 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. For more information contact the Holy Communion First & Third Sunday • Bible Class Thursday 10 a.m., Guests Welcome Devanie, Rachel, Brent, Ethan and church office at 813-645-6439. accepting grant requests Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of SCC The Interfaith Council of Sun Meets in the Henry Gibson Social Hall of the Beth Israel C.A.R.E. Pets of the Week City Center will be accepting grant Synagogue • 1115. E. Del Webb Blvd. requests until Jan. 31, 2012. Ap- Thursday, 7:00 PM • Call 633-0396 C.A.R.E. is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. plications must be received by that Liberty is not permission to withdraw from the world’s For directions, visit www.CareShelter.org or call (813) 645-2273. time. A formal application is re- battles. — H.L. Short quired for review and all requests must fit the mission perimeters of the Council. Grant requests should EVERETT TATE, MINISTER focus on programs that enhance the Welcome to the: lives of people in Sun City Center South Hillsborough Church of Christ and South Hillsborough County. 1611 First St. SW • Ruskin, FL • 645-7607 All interested parties must be a —NON-INSTRUMENTAL— non-profit 501(c)(3). Grant appli- SERVICES: Sunday...... 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.; 6:00 p.m. cations, including additional in- Wednesday...... 7:00 p.m. formation regarding the granting process, can be found at their web- site www.interfaithcouncilofsunci- CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH tycenter.com. Applications must Sunday Worship: Blended 8:00 a.m. include both 501(c)(3) and federal Contemporary 9:40 a.m. Shadow Huey Nursery Provided ID numbers. Applications should Pastor Jack R. Palzer Traditional 11:15 a.m. Shadow is a beautiful black do- Huey is a goofy Terrier/Shepherd be mailed to The Nearly New 5309 U.S. Highway 41 North • Apollo Beach mestic short hair with a pretty mix who was brought to the shelter Shop, P.O. Box 5342, Zip 33571. (across from MiraBay) www.calvarylutheranchurch.net 645-1305 round face. Unfortunately his with his three siblings. The four You can also call 633-9118 for ad- owner couldn’t keep him and were very lucky. If left in the poor ditional information. had to give him up for adoption. living conditions that the puppies All revenues for the grants are Shadow is very friendly and will came from, it is very likely that they raised through the sale of items at tolerate being held and petted. wouldn’t be with us today. With the SCC Nearly New Shop, located Shadow is up to date on his shots, all of the TLC Huey has received behind the SCC Plaza. For the first neutered and micro chipped. He since his arrival, he has turned into cycle of their fiscal year 2011/2012, deserves to be in a loving home; a handsome and healthy pup. He over $60,000 worth of grants were give him a chance to do just that. is the biggest of the pack and the awarded to various organizations. DOB: June 2, 2007 most interested in toys. His favor- ite is a big stuffed lion’s head. He also loves to play in the pool. Huey appears to like most of the other d Look to the LORD and his strength; shelter dogs, even the big guys. He is such a little people lover too. He seek his face always. Remember really would like to finally have a the wonders he has done, his place to call home so he can put his miracles, and the judgments he early struggles behind him. Come pronounced. Southside Baptist Church and meet Huey today. He has been 1 Chronicles 16:11-12 “A Warm, Loving & Friendly Church” Business slow? Need to advertise? neutered and microchipped. He is Looking for a church home? Call The Observer News current on his shots. Need the comfort of a warm and loving family? 813-645-3111 or visit www.observernews.net DOB: November 3, 2010 d Join us on Sunday to come home to the warmth of our church family. Located in South Hillsborough County, just south of Stephens Road in old Sun City. 4208 U.S. Hwy. 41 S • Sun City, FL 33586 • 813-645-4085 “Getting to Know You” (Donuts & Coffee) ...... 9:00 a.m. Sunday School ...... 9:30 am. Dan Collis, Pastor Divine Frolics to Sunday Morning Worship ...... 10:55 a.m. Come join us to Sunday Evening Service...... 6:00 p.m. learn about God’s present a Variety $ Wednesday Evening Service ...... 7:00 p.m. Word and salvation Show Direct Cremation 925 Thursday Morning Prayer ...... 10:00 a.m. in Jesus Christ A variety show will be held at the Sun City Center Community Hall on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. The purpose of the show is to raise money for St. John the Di- Zipperer’s Funeral Home vine Episcopal Church and their Community Outreach. The show 1520 33rd Street SE • Ruskin, FL 33570 is called: Divine Frolics Presents: A Variety Show- Winter Review 813-645-6130 Florida Style. Tickets are $8 each www.zipperersfuneralhome.com and will be available at the door. If you would like to purchase tickets Only onsite Crematory in South Hillsborough County in advance, call Brenda Coman at Family owned and operated since 1979 642-0110. EXP. 3/31/12 DECEMBER 29, 2011 OBSERVER NEWS • RIVERVIEW CURRENT • SCC OBSERVER • 17 Area Places of Worship Area Obituaries Concetta V. Beckwith Concetta V. Beckwith, 91, of Sun City Center, passed away on December 20, 2011. She enjoyed doing arts and crafts and had previously taught ceramics Unity Spirituality Rather Than “Religion” classes. She served for 17 years in the Ladies Auxillary in Monroeville, NJ. She Henry Gibson Social Hall, Beth Israel Synagogue Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. 1115 Del Webb E. • Sun City Center, FL is preceded in death by her husband, www.unitycommunityofjoy.com 813-298-7745 John Beckwith. Concetta is survived by her loving family, daughter, Rebecca Gerdy; and nieces, Patti Drennen, Joan Beckwith and Carol Hudson. There will be a memorial service on Friday, December 30, 2011 at 2:00 pm at Serenity Meadows Funeral Home. Scholarship recipients that attended the luncheon: 1st row left to In lieu of flowers, memorial donations right J. Tatlock, L. Hernandez, K. Eastep, S. Zipperer, L. Rankin, C. may be made to the Sun City Center Jokisch, B. Davis, B. Rotger, A. Leon, S. Sierra, 2nd row P. Bhakta, Emergency Squad 101 Ray Watson E. Blue, R. Bansil, J. Kropac, R. Hall, B. Seifer, K. Leeper, T. Franch, Drive, Sun City Center, FL. Masses: C. Zipperer, M. Mobley. Sunday...... 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., Noon Joseph M. Perrotta Saturday Vigil ...... 4:00 & 6:00 p.m. Joseph M. Perrotta, 82, of Sun City 702 Valley Forge Blvd., SCC, FL 33573 Daily...... 8:00 a.m. Center, FL passed away, December 5, Phone: 634-2328 • Fax: 633-6670 Confessions: 2011. Joseph was born in White Plains, www.popcc.org Mon.-Fri. 7:30 a.m. and Sat. 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. New York on May 13, 1929. He will be deeply missed by his wife, family, friends and neighbors. If you would like Sunday School (all ages)...... 9:30 a.m. to show support, it is requested that Sunday Morning Worship .... 10:45 a.m. donations be made to Hospice in Sun Sunday Evening Worship ...... 6:00 p.m. City Center. Wednesday (all ages) ...... 6:30 p.m. “Loving God, Loving Others, Serving Beyond Borders” Dr. Samuel (Sam) A. Roach, Pastor 1301 U.S. Hwy. 41 N., Ruskin, FL • 645-1121 • www.nbcor.org Ministry offers a light of hope The Lord’s Lighthouse Ministry, directed by Pastor William Cruz and his wife, Dora, is located in the annex building of the Ruskin Cam- pus of St. John the Divine. In No- Kelly Leeper, a recent graduate of the University of Tampa, is a vember, the mission provided food, 4-year continuing scholarship recipient with a BA in Accounting, clothing, household items, and ser- sharing her appreciation. vices for 1,317 families. A well-attended church service Interfaith Council honors scholarship THE FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH with Sunday School, followed by recipients lunch and fellowship, is held every INVITES YOU TO SERVICES AT OUR NEW LOCATION The Interfaith Council of Sun stories on how the scholarships Sunday (11:15 a.m.). 1707 33rd Street SE, SCC/Ruskin • 813-938-4955 City Center recently held its An- have made a difference in their At the annual Christmas Toy 10:30 a.m. SUNDAYS nual Holiday Luncheon at the Re- lives. All were grateful for the Give-away, more than 150 children deemer Lutheran Church in SCC. generosity of the community for NO CREED...BUT CHRIST received toys (or gift cards for the Attending the luncheon were supporting the Nearly New Shop teenagers) donated by St. John the NO BOOK...BUT THE BIBLE Council Members of the IFC and that generates the funding for the Divine Episcopal Church, Achieve Minister - DR. DAVID CAMPBELL volunteers who work at the Nearly scholarships through the sale of Global, Universal Healthcare, New Shop. Special guests were 20 donated items. South Bay Church (Riverview), out of 50 recipients of the College The Interfaith Council has award- and many Friends. Personnel from First Church of Christ, Scientist Scholarships awarded to them for ed 50 new and continuing scholar- MacDill Air Force Base “adopted” their continuing education. Now ships this past year, for a total of 204 2nd St. N.W. • Ruskin, FL 33570 • (813) 645-6102 and gave gifts to 113 families. St. attending colleges such as Florida $100,000. These scholarships are John the Divine’s Youth Group and Christian Science Heals State, University of South Flori- given to graduating seniors and several parishioners helped with da, University of Central Florida, to successful college students on this heart-warming event. Sunday Service ...... 10:00 a.m. University of Tampa, Hillsbor- a continuing basis. In addition, Particular needs right now in- Sunday School ...... 10:00 a.m. ough Community College, and many charities and organizations clude: canned goods, cereal, peanut Wednesday Service ...... 5:00 p.m. other colleges, all are graduates of received grants from the council butter, blankets and warm clothing, Lennard High School or East Bay this past year from proceeds gen- Reading Room ...... Wednesday 4 to 4:45 p.m. diapers, bicycles for the homeless, High School. They shared their erated by the Nearly New Shop. Walmart/grocery store gift cards. All Are Welcome The mission is open from 9 a.m.to 4:30 p.m., Monday - Wednesday. Visit us on Voice of the People wishing to donate or obtain services or information may call the Web Faithful to meet St. Andrew Presbyterian Church 813-641-7100 or 813-641-7114. The Tampa Bay Affiliate of ...let your light shine before men, Voice of the Faithful (9 Years old) Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. that they may see your good deeds will meet on Monday, January Casual Service 11:00 a.m. and praise your Father in heaven. 9 from 1:30-3:30, Our Lady of Prayers with anointing for healing and wholeness Matthew 5:16. www.ObserverNews.net Guadalupe Church, 16550 South US 301, Wimauma (Across Hwy during worship the second Sunday of every month. 301 from Copper Penny Restau- A Stephen rant). Meeting will include a video Ministry Pastor: Rev. Dr. Mark E. Salmon Church presentation by noted author and Meet friends in Fellowship Hall after the Service. columnist, James Carroll, address- Refreshments served. ing: “Why am I a Catholic?---Re- claiming the Commitment of the 1239 Del Webb Blvd. West Phone: 813-634-1252 People of God.” Discussion will Sun City Center, FL 33573 For information visit: follow. All interested people are Church is Handicap accessible www.standrewatscc.org welcome, bring a friend. For more information 634-9904 or email Saint Anne Catholic Church [email protected] Very Reverand Fr. John F. McEvoy, V.F. Prince of Peace U.S. Hwy. 41 women to host 106 11th Ave. NE Ruskin games 813-645-1714 PET TIP: Cats hide naturally to cope with stress, so The Council of Catholic Wom- SaintAnneRuskin.org provide plenty of hiding places when you have multiple en of Prince of Peace Catholic Church invites anyone who likes SouthShore: Apollo Beach, Ruskin, Sun City and S. Gibsonton cats in the house. Open boxes, handle-less paper bags, to play cards or any board game D d Masses crates and closets give cats places to hide. to make up your table in advance and come to their monthly Dessert Vigil Mass...... Saturday 5:00 p.m. Drs. Ott, Slaughter & Waldy Card Party on Wednesday, Jan. 11, Sunday Mass ...... 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Contemporary) • Nearly 100 years of experience • Voted Best Vet & Best Pet Services • Best Pet Resort with Medical Care 2012 from noon until 3:30 p.m. in Daily ...... Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. • Provider of Free 5-Acre, Beautiful Dog Park Conesa Center. They furnish cards, Holy Days ...... Contact Parish Office for Schedule • Founder of C.A.R.E. Rescue Shelter pencils and tallies. They will also Español ...... Domingo - 12:30 p.m.; Jueves 7:00 p.m. Ruskin Animal Hospital & Cat Clinic have an assortment of desserts and 715 U.S. Hwy. 41 S. • Ruskin • 813-645-6411 Confession ...... Thursday 6:15 p.m.; Saturday 3:45 p.m. table and door prizes. For more Mon./Wed./Thur./Fri. 7-5:30 (closed Thur. 12-2) • Sat. 7:30-1 • Tues. 7-7 information call 813-633-2460. 14OCTOBERSEPTEMBER18NOVEMBER •• OBSERVER OBSERVER 6, 17, 201115, 2011 2011 NEWS NEWS •• RIVERVIEWRIVERVIEW CURRENT CURRENT • SCC• SCC OBSERVER OBSERVER OBSERVEROBSERVEROBSERVER NEWSNEWS NEWS •• RIVERVIEWRIVERVIEW• RIVERVIEW CURRENTCURRENT CURRENT •• SCCSEPTEMBERSCC• DECEMBERSCCNOVMBER OBSERVEROBSERVER OBSERVER 29,29,10, 2011•• 1511• 9 SouthShore Regional Library FISH TALES 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin Mouse and Keyboard • Tuesday, Jan. 3 • 12:15 to 2:30 p.m. New Year’s recipe for you In part one, learn how to grip, move and click the buttons on the mouse. In part two, you will learn the keys on the computer keyboard. This As the year The last change for the Federal request that I put more recipes is a beginner level class. Registration in person required no earlier ends, won- officers was to change catch limits in my column. Here is a recipe than one hour prior to the start of the program. derful fish- of red grouper which states that that is sure to please everyone. It Stargazing Party • Tuesday, Jan. 3 • 6 to 8:30 p.m. ing begins. anglers can keep an additional two might be one that your friends will Join them for a stellar stargazing party! Astronomy enthusiast Craig Fish Tales S p a n i s h grouper within the four bag limit. remember you for. MacDougal will lead a brief discussion on stars, planets, and moons. m a c k e r e l Unless they change their minds, Stuffed Seatrout: By Jonie Maschek Immediately following on the Harkins Plaza, will be a viewing of the are abun- these rules are in affect for 2012. 2 to 3 trout night sky through telescopes as we search for these celestial wonders. dant in our Gator trout are telling us hello Take whole cleaned fish, salt Free event is funded by the Friends of the SouthShore Regional Library. waterways. They are traveling in this week. Those chasing the trout and pepper on each side and in schools. With average weight only schools have been catching trout cavity. Repeat this process with eBooks and eReaders • Wednesday, Jan. 4 • 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. 28 oz. they are a small fish with more than 20”, which they call butter. Mince 1½ cloves of garlic, Want to read eBooks? Don’t fret, help is on the way. Demonstration of excellent food value. Legal size is Gator. 2 medium onions, chopped and the Overdrive Media Console and Adobe Digital Editions; learn how to 12” and you may have 15 in your This fish is often termed a weak sauteed in butter with garlic. check out and download eBooks to your PC or eReader. Registration in baitwell. As small as they are, 15 fish, because of its tender, delicate Add 1½ cup chopped cucumbers, person required no earlier than one hour prior to the start of the program. will make a good dinner. mouth. A heavy-handed angler can 1 cup chopped almonds, 6 cups of The Ins and Outs of Publishing Ladyfish also are swimming in easily tear the hook out when they dried bread crumbs, 2 tsp. thyme. Wednesday, Jan. 4 • 2 to 3:30 p.m. schools. This small fish with an strike. You must use light tackle Mix all with sherry wine, place Local author Fran Orenstein will be leading an informational workshop average weight of two pounds, can and caution when setting the hook. in cavity, and bake stuffed fish in on the various elements of publishing. Topics discussed will include: give you a workout. It has never Legal, not less than 15” or more 425º oven for 30 minutes or until agents; changes in publishing in the last 20 years; ebooks; books on been given credit for being one of than 20” with an exception you fish is flaky. Baste with melted demand; traditional vs. small presses; pros and cons of self-publish- the smallest game fish in our wa- may have one over 20”. butter and more wine if fish looks ing; honing your craft; and presenting your best product. Register in terways. It has a strong strike, you Flounder this time of year are not dry while baking. advance at the Information Desk or call 273-3652. will think you have a whopper on lazy. They seem to be everywhere House full of company? Make a Mah Jongg Club • Wednesday, Jan. 4 • 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. your line. It jumps, runs, jerks, and and people are catching them by quick tartar sauce: Enjoy an evening of the popular table game, Mah Jongg, featuring chal- fights before you boat him. Food accident. They are out and about; 1 cup mayonnaise lenging play for experienced players and instruction for beginners. We value is poor; most are released or you don’t need to dangle your 2 tbs. relish will be using the American Rules. Spectators are welcome! Participants used for bait for larger fish. line on the sandy bottoms of the 2 chopped green onions are asked to bring their own Mah Jongg set or card. Limited to 16 We have many low tides this waters. They have been around add lemon juice to taste players. Register in advance at the Information Desk or call 273-3652. time of the year. If you have never deeper waters surrounded by grass Quick cocktail sauce: tried to find fish on the oyster bars, and sandbars. You will catch them 1 cup catsup or chili sauce SouthShore Needle People which are many, throughout the with light tackle; some are using a 3 tbs. lemon juice Wednesday, Jan. 4 • 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. bay, this might be a new adven- jig with a plastic tail. They always ½ to 1 tsp. horseradish Join other needle people to share techniques, tips and experiences ture for you. Fish migrate there for will go for fresh shrimp. Be sure dash of Worcestershire sauce about knitting and other fiber and fabric crafts. 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For more tips and recipes, visit www.WeightWatchers.com. The brand of ingredients used in the nutrition calculation software to calculate the PointsPlus value for these recipes may differ from what is available on the WeightWatchers.com Recipe Builder. This may impact the PointsPlus value. 24 • OBSERVER NEWS • RIVERVIEW CURRENT • SCC OBSERVER DECEMBER 29, 2011