Parrish Village News For updates news or events, please visit our website at www.ParrishFlorida.com In this issue of the Volume 18, Issue 4 April 2011 FREE Parrish Village News 2011 Heritage Day one of the best ever! Floats, tractors, animals, schools, fire trucks, 4-wheelers, baby carriages - it was all there Try some comfort foods from Cookie like this Pecan Pie on page 5. Rocky Bluff gears up for Pre-Teen Reading Program. See story on page 6. More about the 2011 Parrish Heritage Day on page 19. Manatee County Board of County Commissioners return to Parrish After last year’s very suc- include what residents want Jan has tips for home cessful meeting in Parrish, the the Village area to look like in Manatee County Commission- the future. The presentation safety on page 16. ers have decided to come back will also include information on Thursday, April 21, 2011. on work being done by a com- The meeting will start at 6:15 mittee established to coordinate p.m. and will include a presen- efforts to revitalize the Village. tation on the results of the recent There will also be an update on Survey of Parrish area residents the Florida Railroad Experience Left to right: Robin DiSabatino (District 4), Joe McClash (At Large), from the Parrish Civic Asso- project. Carol Whitmore (At Large), Donna Hayes (District 5), John R. Chappie ciation and the Parrish Village Please see Manatee County (District 3), Larry Bustle (District 1), Michael Gallen(District 2). News. Highlights of the survey CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 See page 17. Parrish Civic Association CUSTOMER POSTAL Board of County Commisioners’ Meeting in Parrish 943 # PERMIT Thursday, April 21, 2011 FL MANASOTA PAID 6:15 PM POSTAGE U.S. Read Pastor Bill’s thoughts on aging on Parrish Community Center / Y STD PRSRT page 20. Parrish Village News. page 2 Message from the Editor Parrish Village News Cookie Jordan The 2011 Parrish Heritage Day Pa- Grille, First Manatee Bank in Parrish The front page showed off the Boy rade was successful - if you can measure and Leslie Wells Realty. Their financial Scouts who led the parade, but there are it by turnout, participation and overall help aided in the expenses for the bounce additional pictures inside this issue of fun! The parade was the biggest by far houses, band and DJ. the Parrish Village News on page 19. that I have seen since I have lived in the Hats off to Cindy Chin who orga- I hope you enjoy them and enjoyed the area. And . I have never heard such nized and orchestrated the parade and to festivities if you attended, There was Official publication of the noise as the sirens, horns and people. Tami Vaughan who planned and coor- a little bit of everything in the parade - Parrish Civic Association, I want to thank everyone who par- dinated the after-the-parade festivities children from two schools, the Knights ticipated and attended. It was a bunch of - which, this year, included more activi- of Columbus, individuals, organizations, a non profit coporation. fun and entertainment. ties, and different kinds of food and ven- businesses and people who just wanted P. O. Box 257 I especially want to thank our spon- dors who had an opportunity to show off to be in it. Thank you all! Parrish, FL 34219 sors for this year - Ferraro’s Italian their products and services. Cookie Jordan What is the Parrish Civic Association? The Parrish Civic Association is Publisher and Editor a group of interested individuals who 941-776-9019 work to make the Parrish community [email protected] better. In the absence of any incorpora- tion, Parrish is governed by the Manatee Board of County Commissioners. Volunteer Staff In order to promote the viewpoints and interests of the community, the Par- rish Civic Association works very hard Advertising Manager to obtain input (i.e. the recent survey Gene Orlowski on the future of Parrish) to provide the [email protected] County so that the Commissioners and John Osborne from the Manatee County planners can consider our needs and in- Planning Department terests when developing guidelines for the Parrish Civic Association by com- Contributors the Parrish area of the County. Manatee County Sheriff Brad Steube pleting the form on page 31 of this news- Jan Kaufman Additionally, the PCA holds impor- cerns and made notes on significant is- paper. You can also serve on the Board [email protected] tant meetings for the residents of the area sues so he and his department could ad- of Directors or a committee if you would and brings people from the County and dress their concerns. like to volunteer. Ben Jordan other areas of interest to Parrish so that Another County person spoke to Funds collected from dues help de- we can talk with them and make our feel- residents about the modifications that fray the costs of Heritage Day, the annu- [email protected] ings know. These speakers also keep us the County is working on for the Com- al Children’s Christmas Party for needy informed about issues and concerns af- prehensive Plan for Manatee County. children and for projects that benefit the Cookie Jordan fecting our area. That was John Osborne. He sought in- community. [email protected] One of the more recent speakers was put from residents and the recent survey The Board of Directors meets the Sheriff Brad Steube. He talked about the results will be compiled and provided to first Tuesday of each month at the Com- crime and crime prevention in our area his department for planning purposes. munity Center / Y at 7:00 p.m. If you Barbara Curtin of Manatee County and what his depart- The Parrish Civic Association has a would like to attend one of these meet- [email protected] ment is doing for us. Board of Directors and consists of volun- ings, please call Ben Jordan, President of He also listened to residents’ con- teers. You can become a member of the the PCA at 776-9019. Pastor Bill Straitwell [email protected] April Blood Drives For more information or to check out places Jackie Felix in the where you can give blood, Financial Investing Parrish area go to www.FBSblood.org Jackie Riordan Sunday, April 3rd: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 Tuesday, April 5th: 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 Tuesday, April 19th: 8:00 a.m. - YMCA News p.m., St. Frances Cabrini Church, p.m., Palmetto Elementary School, 1540 11:30 a.m., ITW Military, 11001 Hwy 12001 69th St, Parrish. 10th st West, Palmetto. 41N, Palmetto. Sunday, April 3rd: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 Thursday, April 7th: 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 Tuesday, April 19th: 12:30 p.m. - Leslie Wells p.m., Parrish United Methodist Church, a.m., Veranda Springs, 9286 Sucia Circle 3:00 p.m., Electra Fitness, 908 River- Real Estate 12140 US Hwy 301 N, Parrish. 3, Parrish. side Dr, Palmetto. Monday, April 4th: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 Friday, April 8th: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 Thursday, April 21st: 7:45 a.m. - Jack Tichenor a.m., Palm Bay Mobile Home Park, a.m., M&I Bank Palmetto, 1301 8th Ave 1:30 p.m., Palmetto High School, 1200 University of Florida, IFAS, 751 10th St East, Palmetto. W, Palmetto. 17th St W, Palmetto. Monday, April 4th: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 Thursday, April 14th: 12:30 p.m. - Friday, April 22nd: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 Manatee County Extension p.m., Piney Point MHP, 8600 US 41 N, 3:00 p.m., FELD Entertainment, 1313 p.m., Wal-mart - Palmetto, 508 10th Service Palmetto. 17th Ave East, Palmetto. St. E., Palmetto. Monday, April 4th: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 Friday, April 15th: 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 Tuesday, April 26th: 10:30 a.m. - p.m., SUBWAY, 8919 US 301 N, Par- p.m., Anna Maria Oyster Bar - Ellenton, 4:30 p.m., Manatee School for the rish. 1525 51st Ave East, Ellenton. Arts, 700 Haben Blvd, Palmetto. This newspaper is printed by Tuesday, April 5th: 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 Saturday, April 16th: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 Wednesday, April 27th: 10:30 a.m. Sun Coast Media Group p.m., FPL Manatee Power Plant, 19050 p.m., K-Mart Ellenton, 6126 US High- - 4:30 p.m., Manatee School for the Venice, FL SR 62, Parrish. way 301 N, Ellenton. Arts, 700 Haben Blvd, Palmetto. Parrish Village News. page 3 It’s time for a good spring cleaning! Let Brown Heating & Cooling get you started with a great tune up special! Our team is here to help you! Parrish Village News. page 4 Manatee County CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE Personalized Pest Control Service The meeting will differ from last year’s where County staff made presentations in response to issues like the need for a larger library and the 301 road project. This year, the Commissioners want to hear from area residents about their concerns and Makes PROEX Different issues. So, following the presentations, there will be time for residents to speak to the Commissioners about whatever is on their minds. Please plan to attend this very important meeting. It will be held at the Parrish Community Center / Y located at 12214 US Highway 301 N in Parrish. Manatee Utilities: Low reuse water pressure the result of dry season Mike Altland, shown above, removing a wasp nest from a home and preparing to treat an attic for pests Officials ask customers to conserve when possible Mike Altland has been in the pest control business for over twenty fi ve years.