June 2015 PVN.indd - Parrish Village News
Parrish Village News For copies of this newspaper, please visit www.ParrishFlorida.info In this issue of the Parrish Village News Volume 22, Issue 6 June 2015 FREE New Venue for Y Summer Camp Offers Excitement Iris McClain recounts the history of the old Parrish School House on page 3. What’s for dinner: maybe chicken, pork chops, stroganoff, taco pie? See page 5. Each summer, the Parrish Branch of the Manatee County YMCA offers a summer camp for children who have completed kindergartentochildreninthe8thgrade.Inadditiontothetraditionalbenefitsofasummercamp–skillandconfidencebuilding, developingasenseofcommunity,anddevelopinglastingfriendships–thisyear’scampoffersseveralnewfeaturesandopportunitiesforcampparticipants. Thisyear’scampisnamedCampRiver’sEdgeanditwillbe heldatDaySpringEpiscopalConferenceCenteron25thStreetin Parrish.ProgramDirectorColbyHallsaysheisexcitedbecause in additiontothenormalcampactivitieslikevolleyball,soccerand swimming,thenewlocationallowsoutdooractivitiesincludingcanoeing,fishing,tennisandguidednaturewalks.Inaddition,each weekthereisafieldtriplikeanexcursiontoaTampaBayRays baseballgame. Thisyear’scampisopenfortheten-weekperiodfromJune 8thtoAugust14thandparticipantscanregister foroneweekorthe fulltenweeks.Thecamprunsfrom7:00a.m.until6:00p.m.and itcanaccommodateupto130childreneachweek.Severalofthe weeksarealreadycompletelyfullbuttherearesomeopenings. Inadditiontothetothecamp,theYalsooffersaCouncilorin TrainingProgram(CIT)forteenswhoenjoyworkingwithchildren inacampenvironmentandareinterestedinbecomingfuturecamp councilors. FormoreinformationaboutthecamporCITProgram,callthe Yat981-5323orjustdropbytheBranchinParrish. Ralph tours Slovevia (Ljubljana) on page 5. PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID MANASOTA FL PERMIT # 943 Jan talks about some interesting telephone scams on page 30. Second Annual Music & Art by the Train Concert coming October 24th! POSTAL CUSTOMER Kathryn honors fathers with her story on page 21. Parrish Village Newspage 2 Parrish Village News Officialpublicationofthe ParrishCivicAssociation, anonprofitcoporation. P.O.Box257 Parrish,FL34219 Cookie Jordan PublisherandEditor 941-776-9019 [email protected] Volunteer Staff AdvertisingManager Gene Orlowski [email protected] Message from the Editor DidyouseethebroadcastonSarasota’sChannel7(ABC)whichshowcasedthe Parrisharea?MostofthefilmingwasdoneattheFloridaRailroadMuseumwhere therailroadwashighlightedtellinglistenersthatover40,000peopleridetherails eachyear.Alsomentionedwasthegrowthintheareaalongwithsomeinterviews withBenJordan(PresidentoftheParrishCivicAssociation)andLeslieWellsof LeslieWellsRealty.BothoftheParrishresidentsexpressedoptimismforthefuture ofParrishandtheanticipatedgrowth. Weareseeingthegrowthandprogressfirsthand:thedrivingofpilingsforthenew FortHamerBridgehasbegun;thewideningofFortHamerRoadhasbegunwith theworkonditchesatthenorthendandeventuallysidewalks;thenewEyeCenter BuildingisprogressingonUSHighway301Nanditwillalsobethenewhome ofFloridaSmileDesign;newsofanewBurgerKing(notasitdown,fullservice restaurantwhichmostofuswant);andaneweventcalleda“JamSession”which washeldatBrown’sGroveFarmMarketinMayandanotherwhichwillbeheldon June13tocoincidewiththeGrandOpeningofBrown’snewEast&Treats”trailer behindtheirvegetablestand. Whileyouhaveseenthatmanynewhomeshavebeenapprovedforthearea,theabsorptionrateonallthosehomescannotpossiblyoccurintheshortterm.Planning oninfrastructureneedstobedone.However,theclimateforapprovalsisfavorable anddevelopersseethefutureinlocatingtheirprojectsintheParrisharea. It’scomingperhapsalittlemorequicklythanwewantwithoutagoodMasterPlan! Red ++ Show Where Fort Hamer Bridge Road Ties into Fort Hamer Road Many residents have asked where the new Fort Hamer Bridge ends and how does it tie into Fort Hamer Road. You cangoouttoFortHamerRoadanddrive toward the river. In the middle of the road before you arrive at the entrance toTheIslandsatRiverWilderness,you willseeredpaintontheroadindicating thespotwherethenewbridgeroadties intoFortHamerRoad.Gotakealook. Contributors Ralph Bellrose Travel Mimi Sheffer Feature Stories Patrick McGinnis Pets Plus in Parrish Stacy McKee Y News Ben Jordan [email protected] Music & Art by the Train Concert Coming October 24th! Cookie Jordan [email protected] Capt. Ric Liles [email protected] Iris McClain [email protected] Leslie Wells Real Estate Joann B. Larson Extension Service Kathryn Newman Inspirational Stories Did you know . . . The Parrish Village News prints 12,500 copies of the newspaper each month? All residences in the 34219 zip code, eastern Ellenton and eastern Palmetto receive copies? County officials read the newspaper monthly? Newspapers can be found at the Rocky Bluff Library, the Y, PJ’s Sandwich Shop, Ferraro’s, Leslie Wells Realty and 1st Manatee Bank? June Needs for Blood Norma Kennedy [email protected] This newspaper is printed by Sun Coast Media Group Venice, FL Friday, June 12th: 10:00a.m.-3:00 p.m., Lakewood Ranch Med Center, 8330 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, LakewoodRanch. Sunday, June 14th: 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m, Woodland The Community Church,9707StateRoad70,Bradenton. Sunday, June 28th: 10:00a.m.-1:30 p.m., Oasis Church @ Braden River Elementary, 6125 River Club Blvd., Bradenton. Teacher Recalls Early School in Parrish Donice Youngblood Michael talking with Iris McClain Parrish Village Newspage 3 “SomeofthedescendantsofthisearlyschoollivinginParrishtodayaretheParrishs,Turners,Gilletts,Whiddens,andFortners.” “Thisbuildingwasabandonedintheyear1895andstudentsweretaughtinthe MethodistChurch.”Anewtwo-story,woodenschoolwasbuilt,withseveralrooms atthesamesiteastoday’sschool.Teachingpersonnelhadtwoormoregradesto teach.Therewerenolunchroomorbathroomsintheschool.Thisschoolbuilding wasmovedtoanadjacentlocationandusedfortheParrishWomen’sClubandthe MasonicHall.In1924-25thepresenttwo-story,stuccobuildingwasconstructedon thesamelandbutnearertoUSHighway301. In 1924, a flagpole was dedicated at this school in a memorial service for HortenseParrishandGroverEarlGillett,twostudentskilledwhileattendingschool. Theflagpolewasgiventotheschoolbythestudents.Thememorialaddresswas givenbyB.D.Gullett,CountySuperintendent.Twofoundationswerealsogivento theschoolinmemoryofJuanitaTisonandWallaceGillett. ThebuildinghashousedManateeRuralHealthServices,aSummerYouthCamp andafteranextensiverenovationincludingasprinklersystemandairconditioning done in 2009 to bring it up to “current code standards,” the present building is a YMCAandalsofunctionsasa“communitycenter”formeetingsandevents. Now at Creative Edge Hair Studio Amanda Davis ItisdifficulttovisualizeFloridaasawildernessandjungle,asmallstripofland surroundedonbothsidesbywater.ThisisthewayFloridaappearedtoearlypioneers intheearly1800s.Floridatodayisapicturesquestate,andaworldplayground,but ittookmanyyearstoevolvetowhatitistoday. SomeoftheFlorida’searlypioneerssettledinParrishintheearly1800sand theirdescendantsstillresidehere. Aformerteacher,DoniceYoungbloodMichael,whotaughtattheschoolbuilding constructed in 1925 which is still standing today relates, “My mother Lillian PageYoungbloodtaughtintheParrishschoolfor29years.ItaughthereinParrish for12years.Myteachingcareerspanned36yearsinManateeCounty.Ihavea shorthistoryoftheearlyschool,writtenbymymotherwhowasbornApril5,1891, inBrooksville,Florida,andwasknowntoallas“MissBillie.” ThefirstschoolwasbuiltinParrishduringtheearly1800s.Itwasaone-room buildinglocatedattheedgeofathickswamp,throughwhichflowedacoolstream ofwater.Thebuildingwasusedasaschoolandchurch.Thedrinkingfountainwas thespringthatranthroughtheswampandallthestudentsdrankfromthesamedipper.Luncheswerecarriedintinbuckets.Oneteachertaughtallgradesfromprimary through high school. All students walked to school. If it were bad weather, the parentswouldbringthestudentsbyhorseandbuggy. Manynostalgicmemoriesarerecalled,passeddownthroughgenerations.The swampwasfullofbeautifulwildflowersandtherewerealwayscool,shadyplacesto playgames.Studentsoccasionallywouldseewilddeer,foxesandturkeysthatwould stopatthespringforadrinkofwater-thesameonefromwhichtheydrank. “Astoryofdisciplineadministeredinthosedaysisanincidentconcerningaboy whoneededpaddling.Astheteacherapproachedwiththepaddle,theboyattempted to jump through an open window. The window fell down pinning him half-way throughthewindow,thustheteacherhadnotroubleadministeringthepaddling.” Amanda Davis has over 20 years’ experience and specializes in color and cutting. She has been through extensive training with Vidal Sasson and many others to advance her opportunities. To keep up with the latest trends and if you are searching for a new look, please give Amanda a call for a free consultation. 727-599-9828 Creative Edge Hair Studio w 8405 US 301 N w Parrish, FL 34219 “Real estate is not my Job... It’s my PASSION.” P Integrity P Credibility P Experience P Reliability Rob Reinke REALTOR® CRS, CDPE BUYING or SELLING Call or Text: 941-720-2940 [email protected] DO IT TODAY! Top Producing, Experienced REALTOR® Who Gets Results! #1 REAL ESTATE COMPANY 17 YEARS IN A ROW! Wagner Realty, 5215 State Road 64 E., Bradenton, FL 34208 Parrish Village Newspage 4 As Seen on TV! Leslie Wells In May, WWSB-ABC Sarasota, ranaspecialseriesonsomeoftheareas throughoutManateeCountyandParrish wasoneofthefeaturedtowns.Itwasa thrill it was to see our town as well as ourresidentsandlocalbusinessesshowcased! IwasfortunateenoughtobetheRealtor chosen to speak about the growth in our community and I couldn’t have beenmoreproud!Together,we’veexperiencedsomuchovertheyearsandour futurelooksfantastic. As you are all-too-aware, several Leslie Wells yearsagoourbelovedParrishwashit hardwithforeclosuresandshortsales.Weweren’tunique-othersfeltittoo,but thatdidn’tmakeitanylesspainful.Wealldrovebytheabandonedcommunities andovergrownyards.We,asrealestateagents,criedandagonizedwithhomeowners wholosttheirhomes.Weworriedaboutourpropertyvaluesaswelivednextdoor toboardeduphouses. FastforwardafewyearsandParrishisrebounding!It’sanexcitingtimetobea residentandaRealtor!Thenewdevelopmentsarebringingjobsbacktoourareaand localpeopleareworkingagain.Propertyvaluesareincreasingaspeoplecanafford tostayintheirhomesanddothenecessarymaintenance.Wearegettingcallsdaily aboutretailandprofessionalspacetobringbusinessestoourarea.Allgoodthings! Like many of you, I read the local new articles regarding neighborhood construction approval. I also read the comments and think about how differently the news is seen through different eyes. I hear and see the concerns from neighbors regardinginfrastructureandschools,andIunderstand.Communityleadersneedto planandbeaccountableforsmartgrowthandresidentsneedtobeinvolved,too.The issuesaretooimportanttositonthesidelines.Iencourageyoutomakeyourvoices heard.Withopportunitycomesresponsibilityandoursuperstarcommunityisready totakeonthechallenge! Yes,therearegoingtobegrowingpains,butIamgladtocallParrishhome. We’redestinedtobea“featuredcommunity”formanyyearstocome! 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Apply in person at: 12420 US Highway 310 N, Parrish, FL 34219 Cooking with Cookie Easy Recipes for Your Dinner Sometimes I don’t know what I amgoingtopreparefordinnerandsee howthedayunfolds.Hereareafew of my favorites that I “fall back on” whenthosedaysoccur. Chicken Dijonnaise (pictured at right) 4skinless,bonelesschickenbreast halves 1/4cupall-purposeflour 1/4tsp.groundblackpepper 2Tbsp.butter 2Tbsp.choppedgreenonion 1/3cupwhippingcream 3Tbsp.drywhitewineorchicken broth 3Tbsp.Dijon-stylemustard Freshthyme Placeeachchickenbreastbetweentwo piecesofplasticwrap.Usingtheflat side of a meat mallet, lightly pound chicken to 1/4 to 1/8-inch thickness. Discard plastic wrap. In a shallow dish, combine flour and pepper and coat chicken pieces. In a 12-inch skillet,meltbutterovermediumheat. Addchickentoskillet.Cookabout6 minutesoruntilnopinkremains,turningonce.Transferchickentoaplatter, reserving drippings in skillet. Cover chickentokeepwarm.Forsauce,add green onion to the drippings in skillet.Cookandstirovermediumheat for1to2minutesoruntiltender.Stir in whipping cream, white wine and mustard.Cookandstirfor1to2minutesoruntilsmoothandslightlythickened. Spoon sauce over chicken. If desired, snip fresh thyme to sprinkle overchickenandgarnishwiththyme sprigs. Yield:4servings. Southern Fried Pork Chops 6bone-inporkchopsabout1/4-inch thick Cajunseasoningtaste Buttermilkfordredging About1cupselfrisingflour Vegetableoilforfrying Sprinkle pork shops with Cajun seasoning on both sides. Dip the pork chops into the buttermilk and then dredge in the flour. Allow to rest in the fridge about an hour after coatingiftimepermitsorleavethemsittingonarackatroomtemperaturefor about15minutes.Preheatoilinskilletto350degreesF.Oncetheoilis hot,slidethechopscarefullyintothe skilletandcookabout8to10minutes total,oruntilnicelybrowned,turning once.Doinbatchesifneededtoavoid Parrish Village Newspage 5 Yugoslavia (Ljubljana) Ralph Bellrose overcrowdingintheskillet. Yield:6servings. Farmstyle Hamburger Stroganoff 1poundleangroundbeef 1onion,chopped 1tsp.garlicpowder 1/4tsp.blackpepper 1/2poundfreshmushrooms,sliced 1(10to12-ounce)cancondensed creamofmushroomsoup 11/2cupssourcream 1/2poundeggnoodles In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and onion until meatisbrownedandonionistender, stirring occasionally. Stir in garlic powder, pepper and mushroom and cook3minutes.Reduceheattolow andstirinsoup.Simmer,uncovered, 8to10minutes,oruntilhot.Remove meatmixturefromheatanstirinsour cream.Serveoverhotnoodles. Yield:4servings. Taco Pie 1(8-ounce)packagerefrigerated crescentrolls 1poundgroundbeef 1(1-ounce)packagetacoseasoning mix 1(16-ounce)containersourcream 8ouncesshreddedMexican-style cheeseblend 1(14-ounce)bagtortillachips, crushed Governor’s Palace in Ljubljana. HumanshavepopulatedtheLjubljanaareaforoverfour-thousandyears.The Romansbuiltafortherearound50B.C.toprotectastrategictraderoute;and,a permanentRomansettlementof5000to6000people,knownas“Emora,”wasestablishedin14A.D.ControlofthecitychangedhandsmanytimesuntiltheMiddle Ages,whentheregionbecamepartoftheHapsburgEmpire.Thename“Ljubljana,” aGerman-Slovenehybrid,datestothatera.ExceptforabriefperiodunderNapoleon,itremainedapartoftheAustro-HungarianEmpireuntiltheendofWWI.Then cameYugoslavia,andfinallyin1991,Ljubljanabecamethecapitalandadministrative center of the independent country of Slovenia. The city’s symbol, displayed everywhere,istheLjubljanaDragon,representingpower,courageandgreatness. WhileinLjubljana,westayedattheHotelSlon.InSlovenian,“Slon”means elephant. According to our guide, in 1552, Maximillian II,Archduke ofAustria andsoontobeEmperoroftheHolyRomanEmpire,wasreturningtoViennaafter marryingPrincessMaryofSpain.HestoppedinLjubljanaataninnonthesiteof thecurrenthotel.Maximillianbroughtwithhimoneofhisweddingpresents,anelephantnamedSuleiman.Ironically,SultanSuleimantheMagnificentwasAustria’s mostpowerfulenemyatthattime.Sinceveryfewpeoplehadseenanelephanton thenorthernsideoftheMediterraneanSea,itspresencecausedquiteastir.Inhonor ofthiseventfuturehotelsbuiltatthislocationhaveadoptedthename“Slon.” Itwasashortwalkfromourhotelto“PreserenSquare,”thecenteroftheold PleaseseeYugoslavia CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lay crescentdougflatonthebottomofa square cake pan and bake according todirections. Meanwhile,brownthe beef in a large skillet over medium highheat.Addthetacoseasoningand stirtogether.Whendoughisdone,removefromovenandplacemeatmixtureontop,thenlayerwithsourcream and cheese and then top off with crushed chips. Return to oven and bakeat350degressfor10minutes. Yield:8servings. Slovenia.. Parrish Village News page 6 Compassion l l l l l l Private Duty Services Companion Services Personal Care Homemaking Hourly Visits & Nursing Medication Management l l l l l Excellence l Reliability Medicare Certified Skilled Nursing Physical Therapy Occupational & Speech Therapy “Bayada caregivers enter my home with confidence, energy, and hope. They are wonderful people who show me respect, kindness, and consideration.” Patients ALWAYS have a choice for their Health Care Serving the Sun City Area since 2008 and new to the Parrish and Ellenton areas 813-633-6800 www.bayada.com 129 S. 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BB Nail Spa Celebrating Our 1 Year Anniversary 20% OFF Professional Nail Care May 1 - June 30 July - September 2015 10% OFF All Services Local Technicians New Equipment 8326 US Highway 301 N w Parrish, FL 34219 (Allris Plaza) Monday - Saturday: 9 AM - 7 PM Sunday: 11 AM - 5 PM Exp. 7/15/15. Exp. 7/15/15. Exp. 7/15/15. 941-479-7787 Age 60 and older. ID’s please. Exp. 7/15/15. TalonWhaleyisasecondgraderatWilliamsElementary.Heiseightyearsold. HeandhisfamilyhavelivedinParrishsince2009.TheyareNativeFloridiansso hockeyisanunusualchoiceofrecreation,butTalonplayedindoorsoccerinEllenton attheIgloowhenhewasthreeyearsoldandafterthepractice,thefamilywouldgo overandwatchhighschoolhockey.Hewasmesmerized.Hehaslovedhockeyever since. Talonhasplayedhockeysincehewasfiveyearsold.Hehasplayedforseveral localteamsandispresentlyontheJr.BullsteamoutofBrandon,Florida,Florida AAAAlliance(winterAAAtournamentteam),andRocCityElitefromRochester NewYork(spring/summerAAAelitetournamentteam). Theteamsareformulatedbybirthyear:Talon’sis2006andheplaysdefense. RocCityElitescoutskidsfromalloverU.S.andevenCanadatoplayintoptournaments.TalonwasnoticedinFebruary2015whileplayingatournamentinRochester, NewYorkandwasaskedtobeapartoftheir2006team. TheReebokCuptookplacefromMay8,2015throughMay10,2015.Thisisan “inviteonly”tournamentthatseeksoutthebestinU.S.andCanadatocompete.This wasthefirsttimethe2006RocCityTeamhadplayedtogether.Theywonagainst BostonLighteninginthefinalaftergoingintodoubleovertime. Informationcanbefoundatwww.reebokcup.comandwww.roccityelite.com. Coupon must be presented at time of service. Parrish Village Newspage 9 Earn A Black Belt in Life Ifyoupracticemartialarts,youcanearnablackbelt.Whataboutlife?Whatcan youearnifyoupracticelife? Noticethetwokeywordshere:practiceandearn.Nothinginlifeishandedto you.Ifyouwinthelottery,thenthat’ssomegoodluck;butgenerally,mostofyou liveinyourownworldthatconsistsoffamily,friends,workandahome.Theworld thatyouhavemadeforyourselfisnotpermanent.Itcanbechangedforthebetter, butonlyifyoupracticeandyouearnit. Youhaveuntappedpotential.Iamjustnowstartingseesomeofmypotential andsomeofmylife’smission.Beingabletoutilizemywritingasanoutreachis apersonalpotentialIneverrealizeduntilrecently.ItissomethingIhaveliterally practicedallmylifeandnowbecauseofit,Ihaveearnedincrediblefriendships.I’ve beenworkinghalfmylifelearning,practicingandteachingmartialarts.Now,Ihave earnedrespectandafollowingbymypeers.Ihavepracticedbeingamotherfor20 yearsandnowIhaveearnedgreatchildrenwhoarefocusedandmotivated.Youcan seehowgoodpracticeelicitsgoodresults. Thetruthaboutyouisthatyouareablackbeltwithin,butonlyifyouarewilling toexploreandtapintoyourgiftsandtalents.Theresultwillbepriceless.Howcan youdothat?Well,I’mgladyouasked. I Doubt It First,youneedtoridyourselfofconstantdoubt.Ablackbeltfeelsdoubtlike you,butfindsawaytooverpoweritbeforeitoverpowershim.Ifyouarepreparing forsomethingdifficultsuchasatest,asurgery,anewjoboralifeevent,youmustput self-doubtasideasquicklyaspossible.Let’sputitthisway,youcannever“blackbelt”yourlifeuntilyoureachdeepwithin,musterupsomecourageandmakeadeal withyourselfthatyousimplycannotfail. If you are facing a situation and the first thing you do is question yourself, your chancesofsuccessjustlessened.Youmustencourageyourself,evenwhennoone elsewill.Whenakaratestudententersthefloorontournamentday,hemustkeepin mindthathe’sworkedhardforthisverymoment.Hehaspracticedandpreparedfor alongtimeandhaseveryskillnecessarytowin.Anyotherthoughtwillleavehim unsureandifdoubtentershismind,hischancetowinisskewed.Don’tletdoubt skewyourchancesfrombeingthepersonyouwanttobe. Becomingablackbeltisnotjustbeinghandedanewbeltonexamday.It’smore thanaphysicalrehearsalofmovements andstyle.Itismorethanevenyearsof practice.Beingablackbeltisaboutrealizing,understandingandearningyour own personal power and potential. It’s aboutcastingdoubtasidesoyoucanearn personalaccomplishmentsandrewards. Let’sapplythistoyourlife.Ifself-doubt creepsin,alotchanges: 1. Ifyoudon’tbelieveyouarethe bestcandidateforthejob,then it’slikelyyouwon’tgetthejob. 2. Ifyoudoubtyou’llbeagood spouse,thenit’slikelyyouwill neverfindyoursoulmate. 3. Ifyouareunsurethatyoucan passthattestinschool,your chancesofgettinganAarenot PleaseseeEarnA Black Belt CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 Andrea F. Harkins Karate Teacher at Parrish YMCA, motivational blogger www.themartialartswoman.com Thank you to our Parrish Customers for a rating! D SOL on s i Harr ch Ran G PENDIN o t t e Palm Just d Liste Forest Creek - Gated Community. Gorgeous 4 bedroom, 2 bath pool home. Open floor plan with beautiful lake view. Offered for $299,900. Just SOLD Kingsfield d Liste erve Pres View Lexington - Location, location, location. Large Pool Home on private cul-de-sac 3 bedroom, 2 bath, with a bonus room. with preserve view! 3/2/3 with large spaNice private preserve lot with new car- cious kitchen and heated pool and spa! pet. Offered at $224,900. SOLDS! PENDIN G Creeks ide Preser ve SOL Twin D River s G PENDIN t n ie Anc s k a O 27 We market everywhere GLOBAL EXPOSURE Just www.requestrealty.biz d Liste Chelsea Oaks - Gated community. Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath, with a bonus room. Large fenced yard with a private preserve view. Offered at $229,900. Nicole Gabbard 941-685-0451 Jason Gabbard 941-718-1111 We Sell THEM SO FAST!!! WE NEED MORE LISTINGS!! Parrish Village Newspage 10 June Activities Abound at Rocky Bluff Library If you drop by Rocky Bluff Library, you can enjoysomegreatactivities:PlayinJune(BoardGames forAllAges)whichisofferedonJune2nd,June9th, June16th,June23rdandJune30th;ComputerClasses onWindows8.1onJune3rdand23rd;Dustin’sDad’s DaywithBBQ,GamesandActivitiesandFreeChildren’sBooksonJune4th;aCraftSupplySwaponJune 13th; Crochet Hour on also on June 13th; and Help fromtheGeekSquadonJune6thandJune20th. Look for specific times at the library. Meet new friends.Enjoysomepeoplethatyouknow.Intereact withothers! Craft Supply Swap Haven’tweallstartedacraftproject,workedonit forsometimeandthenwantedtogoontoanothertype ofcraft?However,weallstillhavethosematerialsthat weboughtforthatcraftwenolongerwanttopursue. Well,here’sanopportunitytobringyooursuppliesfor someone else to utilize and hopefully find some suppliesthatyouneedforanewpursuit.ThenextCraft Supply Swap is all day Saturday, May 13th. This is thatopportunitytocleanoutyourcraftroom,closetor cabinetandatthesametimegetsomenewthingsyou canuse.Bringallthosethingsyouwanttoswapwith another perosn in a shopping bag, box or plastic bag andseewhatyoucangarnerfromothers.Maybeyou willstartanewprojectorlearnanewskill.Thisisa greatopportunityforfree! BookCafeor readonyourownwhilewaitingforyour children. Ask a Master Gardener Rocky Bluff Library is very fortunate to have a MasterGardeneratthelibrarytwoSaturdaysamonth. This person can answer all your gardening questions and research problems that you may be having with yourshrubberyorplants.Theyareusuallyavailable just outside the library (in the shade) and have been knowntohaveplantstogiveaway.TheFloridaExtensionServiceprovidesthisresourceforpatronswho “Engineer Jim” Talk on June 10th cometoourlibrary.Besuretotakeadvantageofthis “EngineerJim”fromtheFloridaRailroadMuseum freeservice. willbeattheRockyBluffLibraryonWednesday,June 10thforadiscussionandtalkabouttheFloridaRailroad Museum.HewilltellyouabouttheeventstheFRRM hasplanned,thepeoplethatvolunteertomakethetrain rides possible, the trip to Willow, how the FRRM got started and some general information about this great workingrailroadinParrish.Afteryouhear“Engineer Jim,”you’llwanttoplanyournexttripontherailroad. Pre-School Story Time Geek Squad Instruction Offered Every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. you can bring your pre-school children to Story Time at the library. Our Children’s Librarian always has an interesting time plannedfortheyoungerchildren.Youcanrestassured hatyourlittleonewillenjoy thetimeandyoucanwatch theactivityorenjoyacupof coffeeorteafromtheStory Need some help with that Tablet, Kindle, Nook, iPadoreBook?TheGeekSqaudfromBestBuyisgoingtobeatthelibraryontwoSaturdaysinJune:the 6thandthe20th.Bringyourelectronicdevice(s)and getthathelpyouneed!Thesearetrainedprofessionalsthatcanprovideyouwillthatextrahelpyouneed ratherthanyourattemptingtolearnfromanonlineresource.Takeadvantageoftheirknowledge/skills. Join the Friends of Rocky Bluff Library Name: Address: City: State: Telephone: Email: Types of memberships Zip: Date: Individual Member - $5.00 Family Member - $10.00 Sustaining Member - $25.00 Lifetime Friend - $100.00 Are you a new member or a renewal? q New q Renewal Please make check payable to Friends of Rocky Bluff Library. Drop your completed form with your check into the Friends’ box at the library. Dues and contributions may be tax-deductible. Drop in the box at the library or mail to: Friends of Rocky Bluff Library, P. O. Box 133, Ellenton, FL 34222. Parrish Village Newspage 11 Parrish Father Helps Daughter on Road to Success Thomas Chandler Besideslove,proudistheexactwordthatcomestomindwhenIdescribemy feelingsformydaughter,ElizabethAudreyChandler.Sheis18andasenioratLakewoodRanchHighSchoolandbesidesmywife,Deborah,sheistrulymyhero. MywifeandIlivedinSt.PetersburgformanyyearsbeforemovingtoManatee Countyin2004.Infact,mywifewasbornandraisedinSt.Petersburg.I,onthe otherhand,amatransplantfromBethlehem,Pennsylvania,movingtoSt.Petersburg in1985attheageof24.Schooldistrictswerenotourimmediateconcernasparents whenElizabethwasbornJanuary16,1997.Wewereinitiallyprimarilyconcerned withjustkeepingheraliveaswewerenewparentsandshewasourfirstborn.Iam anattorneyandmywifeisapharmaceuticalsalesrepresentativeatthattimeworking forBristolMyersSquibb.ShewasallowedtheusualFMLAleave,thenitwasback toworkforher. In1998,21monthsafterElizabeth,alongcameoursecondborn.Debhadher FMLAleaveagainthenbacktoworkfull-time.Wewerefortunateenoughtofinda wonderfulchildcareprovider,Ms.Pat,whowatchedourgirlsuntilmywifecame homefromwork. OneeveningwhenElizabethwasaroundfiveandRachelwasthree,Ireturned homefromworkaround7:30p.m.ElizabethranuptomehuggingmeandaskingmewhyIdidn’tIeatdinnerwithherandhersisterRachelanymoreduringthe week.Infact,Ihardlyeversawthemexceptformostweekends,whichalsoinvolved shoppingandhouseandyardwork.Ihadtoexplaintoherthatmyjobrequiredlong hours.AtthattimeIwasworkingfortheSixthCircuitCourtastheSeniorAttorney, supervising15full-timeand2part-timeattorneys. Thatnight,aftertearsandmuchdeepthought,Idiscussedwithmywife,Deborah,whatElizabethsaid.Ourliveswereashecticasanyworkingparentcanattest. Pluswehadthreedogsandtwocats.Aftermuchdiscussionandsoulsearching,my wifeandIdecidedoneofusshouldputourcareersonthebackburner.Weareonly giventhatonechancetoraisethatourchildren.Weknewthemostimportantthing wecouldgivetoourchildrenwasourtime. Mywife,absolutelylovedherjob.Theoldcliché“peopleperson”describesher toa“T.”Shecouldtalktoanyoneaboutanythingandisalwayssoupbeatandsmilingandhappy.ThatisoneofthereasonsImarriedherin1992.Wehadmetatthe t ou A Y e Se A ! B O M Harvey’s Restaurant 5K Run in 1990 whenIwalkeduptohertoaskherfora penciltowritedownmytime.Thetruth isitwasthebestexcuseIcouldthinkof at the time to talk and get to meet her. After that, we kept running into each other at several places in St. Pete over the next two weeks. I finally realized it was sort of kismet and asked her on a date. We went to the Hurricane Restaurant on Pass-a-Grill Beach to listen to live jazz and have dinner. This was beforetheyremodeledthebuildinginto thetwostorystructurethatstandstoday. Almost three year later we were marriedatPasadenaMethodistChurch. Sorry, I digressed. I, on the other hand, just liked, not loved my job, and Elizabeth Chandler. didnothaveasgoodbenefitsandacompanycarasmywifedid.Wealsothoughtitwouldbeeasierformetorejointhe workforcewhenthetimewasrightthanitwouldbeforher.Therefore,wedecidedI wouldleavemyjobanddevotemyfulltimetobewithmydaughters.Yes,Iwould beMr.Mom. Iquicklymadeuseofmytimemanagementskillsandmadeacalendarofevents thatincludedoutingstomuseums,waterparks,amusementparkszoos,aswellas various crafts, baking, cooking. I kept my girls as busy as possible, also signing themupforvarioussummercamps,includingthoseofferedatSCF,BibleSchool, athleticteamsattheYMCA,etc.IneverploppedtheminfrontofaTVunlessitwas toenjoyaDisneymovieasatreat,completewithpopcornandotherfunsnacks,some ofwhichwemade.AgreatmagazineIused,thenameofwhichescapesmenow,I boughtasubscriptionforprovidedwonderfulideas.Themainprerogativewaskeep thembusy,activeandchallenged.Aboveallelse,asImentioned,organizationwas … e ! m y s i t a E r s e ’ n i t m a E m e h u S nd t Fri. ~ June 19 Sun. ~ June 21 th st Thu. ~ June 25 th PleaseseeParrish FatherCONTINUED ON PAGE 35 a Thu. ~ June 25th We FLIP for Father’s Day! A Fin-Tastic National Dad has enough FLOPS! Reason to Catfish Day neckties… Get him Wear Flip Flops Crazy For Catfish! Celebrate! what he REALLY and get a Florida Cracker FREE Margarita On Us!* *Limit one per person, per visit. Valid Friday ~ June 19th only. With this coupon plus purchase of entrée. Good at all three locations. Ages 21+ only. wants! AMOB! Fathers can enter to win a golf 4-some w/ carts –OR4 Adult Day Passes to TreeUmph! Adventure Course! PLUS – All fathers receive a FREE adult beverage on Father’s Day with the purchase of an entrée.* Fri. ~ July 3rd Blood Drive Join us for another * Basket at $ .99 All Jimmy Buffett Half-Birthday Party, Day, All 3 Locations! only at our Landside Includes fried catfish, Location Halfway Bar hushpuppies, cheese grits & coleslaw. & Patio Deck! *Available Thursday ~ Featuring great food June 25 only. & drink specials, live music and more! 9 with SunCoast Blood Bank! All donors receive a T-Shirt and a coupon good for a FREE lunch or Early Bird Special!* *Limit one per person. Donors must be at least 17 years old, or 16 years old with parental/ guardian consent. Photo ID required. th FREE Margarita On Us! *Valid Sunday ~ June 21st only. Ages 21+. Happy Hour Every Day! 11am-5pm & 8pm-close 5 Limit one per person, per visit. Expires June 30, 2015 With this coupon and purchase of entrée. Good at all 3 locations. Ages 21+ only. LANDSIDE • 941.758.7880 CORTEZ • 941.792.0077 ELLENTON • 941.721.7773 (1.5 miles north of SRQ Airport) (5 min from Anna Maria Island) (Take I-75 Exit 224 west) 6906 14th St. W. on US 41 6696 Cortez Rd. 1525 51st Ave. E. Gary Tim Happy Summer to Everyone from Ferraro’s Italian Grille Parrish Village Newspage 12 $ 5 off any purchase of $25 or more Ferraro’s Italian Grille With this coupon. Not valid with offers or prior purchases. Offer expires 6/30/2015 Wild Monday 2 for $22 Choose from Baked Ziti, Pasta & Meatballs, Manicotti, Cheese Ravioli, Stuffed Shells or Lasagna with 2 House Salads, Garlic Bread, 2 Small Cannoli Ferraro’s Italian Grille With this coupon. Not valid with offers or prior purchases. Offer expires 6/30/2015 8348 US 301 N. Corner of 301 and Old Tampa/Erie Roads PARRISH/ELLENTON 941-723-1111 VOTED BEST! www.FerrarosItalianGrille.com Hours : Mon-Thurs 11 am - 9 pm Fri & Sat 11 am - 10 pm Sun 12 pm - 9 pm WestCoast Church Announces Two New Support Groups CelebrateRecoveryatWestCoastChurchannouncestwonewsupportgroupsto benefitthecommunity–awomen’s“addictionrecoverygroup”andawomen’s“victoryovereatingdisorders.”CRisaChrist-centeredprogramthatofferssuccessover diversehurts,hang-upsandhabits.Theprogramisformenandwomen;itmeetsat 7:00p.m.everyMondayat11750U.S.Hwy301inParrish,Florida. Thegroupscurrentlywalkingalongthe“roadtorecovery”withintheprogramare men’saddictionrecoveryandmen’shurts(codependency,depression,grief,etc.)and hang-ups(anger,anxiety,phobias,fear,etc.)aswellaswomen’shurts,hang-ups,and habits,women’sovercomingstrongholds(grief,divorceissues,depressionetc.),copingwithlife’sissues,andabuserecovery.CallTerriforinformationat941-981-9391. Ferraro’swisheseveryoneahappysummerwhetheryouaregoingonvacation orstayingrighthereinthearea.Remember,it’sgettingtohottocookathome.Why notFerraro’sItalianGrilledothecookingforyou?Callinandorderfortakeoutor pickup.Youcncustomizeyourownpizzaororderoneofthefamousonesdesigned byFerraro’s.Youcanalsodineinatthegrilleorderingfromtheextensivemenuof pastas,pizzas,Itailanspecialties--andevengreat,specialdesserts.It’saseasyas calling723-1111! Ifyouhavenothadthatgraduationvelebrationwhetherit’sfromelementary, middleorhighschool,rememberFerrar’sisaperfectplacetohostthatevent.Let themhelpyouplanitforyourfriendsandfamily. And...ifyouwanthomedelivery,giveFerraro’sacall.They’llevendothat foryoutomakeyourlunchordinnerplanseasier! June Trivia Parrish Village Newspage 13 Jim Casey, Now Accepting Wellcare and Tricare Prime Health Plans Host of Game Show Trivolution seen at seen at SR 64 Applebee’s Thursdays at 9:45 Hi trivia fans! We are already into June and the beginning of the Atlantic Hurricane season. So, do you think you are protected because you live several miles inland from the beaches? Check these 10 questions out and see for yourself! 1. Floridaisinthemidstofanamazing streak.Whatyearwasthelasttimea HurricanemadelandfallANYWHERE inFlorida? a.2010b.2008 c.2007d.2005 2. Whatistheminimumsustainedwind speedinMPHforastormtobeconsideredaTropicalStorm,Hurricaneand MajorHurricane? a.20,40,80b.30,67,99 c.39,74,111d.50,100,150 3. InaHurricaneKit,youshouldhave atleastthismuchwaterperpersonfor threedays: a.OnePintb.OneQuart c.OneGallond.OneKegreplacethewaterwithbeer 4. WhenwasthelasttimeamajorhurricanemadelandfallinTampaBay? a.1961b.1961 c.1941d.1921 5. Whatcausesthemostdeathsduringa hurricane? a.Lightningb.Tornadoesfromland fallinghurricanesc.HurricaneForce Windsd.StormSurge 6. AHurricaneWarningisissued,what typeoftapeshouldyouusetoprotect yourwindows? a.Ducttapeb.Maskingtape c.Double-sidedtape d.Noneoftheabove 7. ForecastersarepredictingalightseasonforHurricanes.1992wasahistoricallylightseasonexceptforonestorm thatcaused$25billionindamage. a.Andrewb.Katrina c.Charleyd.Ivan 8. Watertemperaturesgenerallyneed tobethiswarmtosupportHurricane formation: a.65b.70c.75d.80 9. In2004,HurricaneCharleybarely missedourareathankstoalastminute turn.ArcadiainDeSotoCountywas notsoluckyastheyhadextremedamage.Approximatelyhowfarinlandis Arcadia? a.5milesb.10miles c.15milesd.30miles 10. WedonotneedaHurricanetocause significantdamageinFlorida.In2012, thisTropicalStormsatandspunfor daysandcaused$250millionindamagethankstoupto28inchesofrain andsevereflooding: a.Albertob.Beryl c.Chrisd.Debby BONUS: How many English letters do Hurricane Names start with? Answers on page 41. CALL TODAY for your FREE Skin Cancer Screening Exam Call 941-776-1577 to reserve your spot The Skin Cancer Centers / Dermatology Associates Howard A. Oriba, M.D. Michael G. Caruso, M.D. Leslee Baute, P.A.C. 8959 US Highway 301 N l Parrish/Ellenton (Parkwood Square Shopping Center) WWW.THESKINCANCERCENTERS.COM Parrish Village Newspage 14 Manatee County Extension Service Classes for June The Manatee County Agriculture and Extension Service is offering a variety of free educational classes duringJune2015.TheExtensionServiceisaneducationalprogramwithincountygovernmentwhichbrings the resources of the University of Florida’s Institute ofFoodandAgriculturalSciences(IFAS)toManatee County to solve local problems, provide educational opportunities,promoteeconomicenhancementanddevelopment,andimprovethequalityoflifeforallofour citizens. Registration Instructions Unlessotherwisenoted,allclassesarefreeandareheld attheManateeCountyAgricultureandExtensionService,130317thStreetWest,Palmetto,Florida34221. Minimumworkshopsizeisrequired;workshopsizeis limited.Pleaseregisterinadvanceonlineviatheirwebsiteathttp://manatee.ifas.ufl.edu(clickonCalendarof Events and then event date) or call 941-722-4524 for allworkshops. Thursday, June 25, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Ground Covers - Plants That Work: Come join Valrie Massey, Horticulture Program Assistant, as she presents how landscapingwithlow-growinggroundcoverplantshas becomeapopulartrendinlandscapepracticesbecause oncetheyareestablished,theseplantsneedlittleorno water. Learn noteworthy plants, site considerations, and management of these plants. Register online or callJoann. Friday, June 12, Tuesday, July 21, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m., Rain Barrel Workshop: Storing rainwater aids in thereductionofstormwaterrunoffwhichcanhelpreduce the levels of pesticides and fertilizers that drain into ponds, streams, lakes, and our bays. Learn how toinstall,paint,andmaintainafunctionalrainbarrel. Startconservingtoday.Workshopisfree.$33feefora rainbarrelandkit.RegisteronlineorcalltheExtension MasterGardeners. Bring wire cutters and pliers. Registration and advanced payment of $35 for materials due by June 5 whichguaranteesyourspotinclass.Checkorcashonly –makecheckspayabletoFriendsofExtension.RegisteronlineorcalltheExtensionMasterGardeners. Tillandsia Wreath. Monday, June 22, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Bumps, Bruises, & Broken Bones . . . OH MY! Manyadults haveaccidentsfromfallingeveryyear.Learnhowto reduce your risk of falling and the modifications you canmaketohaveasaferhomeenvironment.Register onlineorcallErin. Wednesday, July 8, 9:00 - 11:30 a.m., Dazzling Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Designs: This interactive, hands-on class demonstrates how to implement TM thenineprinciplesoftheFlorida-FriendlyLandscaping Program.Wewillhighlightdazzlinglandscapedesigns by Manatee County homeowners. Register online or calltheExtensionMasterGardeners. Rain barrel. Rain Barrel Workshop. NEED-A-RIDE? Roy McChesney Call: (941) 746-4891 Cell: (941-228-3134 References Lincoln Town Car Door-to-Door Parrish to (or from) Sarasota/Bradenton Airport: $50 Parrish to (or from) St. Pete/Clearwater Airport: $65 Parrish to (or from) Tampa International Airport: $70 Parrish to (or from) Orlando International Airport: $150 Appointments, Etc.: $20 hr. Clip and Save # Saturday, June 6, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., Seed Saving Workshop: Forthousandsofyears,mankindhasbeen saving seeds and passing them along throughout generations.Our“heirloom”seedsoftodayaretheresult oftheendeavorsofgenerationsofseedsaversthathave precededus.Eventhe“hybrid”seedsofferedincatalogs today have their genetic basis from an heirloom. Comeandlearnmoreaboutseedsandhowtosaveyour ownandcontinuetheheritageofsavingseeds.Workshop presented by John Dawson, Master Gardener. RegisteronlineorcalltheExtensionMasterGardeners. Saturday, June 6, Noon - 2:00 p.m., Worm Composting – Vermicomposting:Findouthowtouseworms toturnfoodscrapsandotherwasteintocompost.Now you can compost in an apartment, condo, or mobile home.Wormscanbemaintainedindoorsorout!Workshopisfree.$45feeforthewormcomposter.Register onlineorcalltheExtensionMasterGardeners. Saturday, June 13, 10:00 a.m. - Noon, Tillandsia “Make and Take” Workshop: Learn about these lovelyepiphytesthatonlyrequireairandwatertolive. This is a “make-and-take” workshop where you will bemountingTillandsiaplantsoninterestingpiecesof wood such as drift wood. An award winning wreath willbeondisplayaswellasothermountedTillandsias. An example of Florida Friendly Landscaping. Worm Composting. PleaseseeExtensionCONTINUED ON PAGE 26 Yugoslavia CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 city.Hereyoucanseethefamous“TripleBridge”andtheVenetian-likecanalsdesigned bythefamousSlovenianarchitectJozePlecnik.Plecnik,whodonatedhistimetothe city,hadamajorimpactonLjubljana’spublicarchitecture,similartoAntonioGaudi’s influenceonBarcelona.ThesquarealsocontainsastatueofSlovenia’snationalpoet, FrancePreseren(abitofarogue),withapartiallynaked,femalemusebehindandabove him.ThemonumentwasdesignedbyIvanZajecandunveiledin1905.Thesculptureis sitedinfrontandtotherightoftheFranciscanChurchoftheAnnunciationandcaused somecontroversy,becauseworshippersleavingchurchcouldnotavoidseeingthenaked muse.Thecityfathersdecidedtheeasiestsolutionwastoplantalargetreeinfrontofthe churchwhicheffectivelyblockstheviewofthemuseforthosewhomightbeoffended. (Strangebuttrue!) OurcitytourcontinuedtoCongressSquarewhichwasrenovatedbyPlecnikinthe 1930s.ThisplazaisthesiteofmanyimportanteventsinSlovenianhistory.InOctoberof1918,theStateofSlovenes,Croats,andSerbsdeclaredtheirindependencefrom theAustro-HungarianEmpireduringamassdemonstrationonthesquare.InMayof 1945,TitomadehisfirstvisittoSloveniaasthenewleaderofYugoslaviaandmadea speechfromthebalconyoftheadministrationbuildingoftheUniversityofLjubljana whichfacesthesquare.AdemonstrationtookplacehereinJuneof1988,demanding independencefromYugoslavia,whichwasfinallyachievedinJuneof1991.In1999, BillClintonbecamethefirstU.S.PresidenttovisitSlovenia.Hegaveaspeechtoa large crowd assembled in the square. Several important buildings are on the square including:thebaroqueUrsulineChurchoftheHolyTrinity,theadministrationbuilding fortheUniversityofLjubljana,whichoccupiestheformerGovernor’sPalace,andthe SlovenianPhilharmonic,withaconcerthallbuiltundergroundwhichcanbeconverted intoabombshelter.ThisfeatureenabledtheSlovenianstogetfundingfortheproject fromtheYugoslavgovernment. The University is one of the largest and most prestigious in Europe. It has no centralcampus.The23facultiesandthreeacademiesarespreadoutalloverthecity. Ljubljanahasatotalpopulationof300,000andtheuniversityhasanenrollmentofover 64,000students.Theyoungstudentsgiveenergyandlifetothecityandprovideample businessforthemanycafesandbars. Other places of interest in Ljubljana include: the National Library, designed by Plecnick,withwindowsthatopenlikeabook;LjubljanaCastle;RepublicSquare;the TownHallwithitsfountainandobelisk;theopenairfarmers’market;andtheoldest McDonald’srestaurantinSlovenia. NexttimewevisitthePostojnaCaves,PostojnaCastleandtheLakeBledarea. Parrish Village Newspage 15 At left the Franciscan Church in Ljubljana. At right are pictured the Poet and Muse in Ljubljana. At left the famous castle in Ljubljana. Faith Lutheran Church Our Mission is to glorify God by sharing the love of Christ within our congregation and community. Services: Saturday “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble we ourselves receive from God.” 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 4:30 PM Sunday Bible Study 9:15 AM Sunday School 10:30 AM Worship 10:30 AM 9608 US Hwy 301 N Parrish, Fl 34219 Phone: 941-776-1395 Web: www.faithparrish.com WE WELCOME YOU TO JOIN US! Parrish Village Newspage 16 Earn A Black Belt CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 sogood. Self-doubtisasurewaytonotgetajob,breakupagoodmarriageandfailatest. Itsetsapre-determinednegativeplaninmotionthatwillfallintoplacejustasyou suspect.Sure,thereareinstancesinlifewhenaneventtakesplacethatwasnever meanttobeandthatisbecausethetruthwasoverlooked.Betruetoyourselfand releaseyourconstantself-doubtifyouwanttoexperienceyourtrueblackbeltself. Stir Your Spirit Anotherblackbelttruthaboutyouisthatyouhaveablackbeltspirit. Perhapsyouneverhavetakenastepinadojo.You’veneverwatchedanymartialartsupcloseandpersonal.Yourunderstandingofkarateiswhatyou’veseenin theKarateKidmovies.Thatisokaybecauseyourblackbeltspiritisnotsomething for which you can actually train. It is not something you can practice. It is particulartoyouandencompassesallyouremotions,thoughts,visionsanddreams.It isimportantbecausewhenyouexploreit,youfindbitsandpiecesofyourselfthat youthoughtwereburiedforever:interestingmemories,talentsyouhaven’tthought aboutinyears,desirestolearnandyouruntapped,untouchedpersonalexcellence. Yourspiritisasuniqueasthetypesofpeoplewhopracticemartialartists.There aresomanyvarietiesofpeoplewhopractice:Young,Old,Thin,Large,Bald,Quiet, Funny,Rich,Poor,Serious,Silly,Boy,Girl.Eachhasadifferentessenceandpersonality.Theonethingthatdrawsthemalltogetheristhequesttobebetter,toimprove andtomakeadifference.Ifthosesamequalitiesmakeupapartofyou,thenyour blackbeltspiritisintact! The black belt spirit is what convinces the martial artist to go to class every weekandtrainwithintensity.I’veneverwalkedintoakarateschooltoseestudents justloungingaround.Whenclassisinsession,theyarefulltilt.Thisishowthey overcomemediocritytofindexcellence.Personalexcellencecannotbecompared toothersorevendefinedbyanyoneexceptyou.Blackbeltsunderstandpersonal excellencebecausewithoutittheywouldhaveneverearnedtheirbelts.It’snotabout iftheycanperformaswellasthenextguy.It’saboutiftheycanreachtheirown potentialwhentheyaregiventheopportunity. So,youhavejustlearnedanotherblackbelttruthaboutyou.Insideyouhold thekeythateverymartialartistwhohaseverearnedablackbelthasunlocked:the realizationthatyou’reveryownblackbeltspiritthatcanleadyoutopersonalexcellenceandajourneyworthtaking,despitetheeffort.Doyouwanttobeaverageor exceptional?Yourblackbeltspiritisjustwaitingtobeputtousetoconqueryour personalchallenges,rejuvenateandpushyoufromordinarytoextraordinary. Weareallbornwithablackbeltspirit,butonlyafeweverchoosetouseit.Two veryimportantblackbelttruthsaboutyouarethatself-doubtwillhinderyourability toeverbecomethepersonyouwishtobe.Youmayaswelltucktheproverbialblack beltbackintheclosetuntilyouarereadytopracticeandearnyourownrespect.Secondly,lookforthatblackbeltspiritwithin.Itmaybethelittlevoiceinyourheadthat pushesyoualong,oritmightbeyourtruth,integrity,andgrit.Whateveryourspirit ismadeof,recognizeit,appreciateitandgiveitthechancetomature.Itwillshow andyouwillstandoutinacrowd.Thesamewayyouareimpressedwithmartialarts blackbelts,therestoftheworldwillbeimpressedwithyoubecauseyourblackbelt spiritwillbenoticeable. CanIhandyouablackbeltforreducingself-doubtandembracingyourblack beltspirit?No.Butyouhaveearnedandlearnedsomethingjustasmeaningful,the blackbelttruthsaboutyou. Bethepersonyouaremeanttobe–theblackbeltwithin–andWinatLife. Story Book Cafe at Rocky Bluff Library Celebrates 2nd Anniversary Parrish Village Newspage 17 Michelle Smith, owner and proprietor of the Story Book Cafe at Rocky Bluff Library. The Storybook Café was started two years agointhefirstweekofJunewhentheyopenedupinsidetheRockyBluffLibrary,locatedInEllenton.The caféoffersavarietyoffreshmadesandwiches,which include their most popular, Chicken Salad Sandwich, Reuben’s,BLT’s,andPhillySteakandCheese.They alsomakeQuicheandofferspecialslikesoups,pulled pork, authentic Cuban sandwiches and their newest sandwich, the Turkey Panini. Oh, and don’t forget dessert!Thecaféalsooffersfreshmadefromscratch, brownies,cookiesandotherbakedtreats. Pair a sandwichwithoneoftheirsidesliketheirpotatosalad orpastasaladandabrownieorcookiefordessertand youwillhavethemakingsofagreatlunch!Thecafé opens when the library opens and closes at 3:00 p.m. Barseatingisavailableatthecafe,orifyoupreferyou cancallyourorderinaheadforpickup. Also,askMichelle,howtheycancateryournext event!ThecaféisalsohometoYourCupcakeArtist. YourCupcakeArtistfeatureschocolateedibleartwork that Michelle hand creates to put on your fresh made cupcakes, cakes, brownie and cookie cakes. These cakescanbeorderedforanyoccasionandcanbecustomizedtofityourspecialevent.Youcanvisitthewebsite forYour CupcakeArtist at www.yourcupcakeartist.comorvisittheStorybookCafé’sfacebookpageat https://facebook.com/freshfood.cafe. Michelle can be reachedbyphoneat(941)704-3351. Congratulationstotwotastyyears! For more information visit their Facebook page at https://facebook.com/freshfood.cafe or by phone at 941-704-3351! We Find you the Best Coverage for the Best Price... DAN RODGERS CUSTOM INTERIORS “Experience Equals Quality” w Complete Renovations w Kitchens w Baths w Design Software w w w w All Phase in - Drywall Painting Tile Counter Tops Locally Owned Business Over 30 Years Experience Fully Insured All Permitting Needs 941-782-7229 l Office/Fax: 941-531-4093 [email protected] www.danrodgerscustominteriors.com Parrish Village Newspage 18 You Never Know What You Can Do Until You Try How about a Jam Session? John Phillips Ihaveheardthesewordsspokenmanytimes.Yousee,itisafavoritesaying ofmymartialartsinstructor,MasterRobertXavier.Duringthecourseofteaching classesandsummercamps,wewilloftenaskstudentstodothingswhich,tothem, seemimpossible.Itisatthesetimesthatwewillhearprotestsof“Ican’tdothis” or,“IcouldNEVERdothat.”Thesemomentsofselfdoubtarealwaysmetwiththe samesmileandreassuringanswer,“Youneverknowwhatyoucandountilyoutry.” Sothestudentattemptsthetechniqueandoftenfailstodoaswellastheyhad hoped. “See?!?Itoldyou”isnotanuncommonresponse.Atthistimeweremindthem thatdoingitonceandquittingisn’treallytrying.Sowemakesomecorrectionsand theytryagain.…Alittlebetterthistime…Alittlemorefinetuninganditgetseven better.Throughmuchpatienceandcorrectpractice,thatwhichonceseemedimpossiblebecomeseasyandnatural. Thesameprincipleappliestolearningtheguitar.Studentswilloftenhavetheir ownpersonallistofthingswhichthey“can’t”do.“Ican’tplaybarchords,”or“I can’timprovise,”or“Ican’tplayinfrontofotherpeople.”Thelistgoeson. Theanswerisalwaysthesame.Youneverknowwhatyoucandountilyoutry. Evenifastudenthasattemptedthesethingsbeforewithoutsuccess,whichisoften thecase,itislikelythattheyhavesimplybeengoingaboutitthewrongway.Witha fewcorrectionsandsomefinetuning,thatwhichwasformerlyimpossiblebecomes possible.Withmuchpractice,itbecomesnatural. Sodon’tavoidcertaintechniquesorshyawayfromthembecauseyouthinkyou can’tdoit.Learnthecorrectwaytodoitandpracticeuntilyoucandoit.Younever knowwhatyoucandountilyoutry. Inothernews,thefirstParrishJamSessioneventwasasuccess.Sixmusicians participated.Therewerefiveguitarists,twoofwhomwerealsosingers,andadrummer.Weplayedavarietyofmusicincludingalittlejazz,someblues,folksongs,and gospel.Agoodtimewashadbyall. ThenextParrishJamSessionwillbeonSaturday,June13thfrom2:00to5:00 p.m.attheBrown’sGroveFarmMarketlocatedat12255US301N,Parrish.This willcoincidewiththegrandopeningcelebrationoftheirnew“Eats&Treat”trailer snackbar.Itwillbealotoffun.Allmusicstyles,instrumentsandskilllevelsare welcome.Sobringyourinstrumentandcomejoinus.Ifyouareshyaboutplaying infrontofotherpeople,comejoinusanyway. Afterall,youneverknowwhatyoucandountilyoutry. Ifyouhaveanyquestionsregardingmusicortopicswhichyouwouldliketosee infuturecolumns,contactmeonmywebsiteatwww.guitarlessonsmanatee.com.To inquireaboutguitarlessonsormoreinformationaboutjamsessions,call941-9154694. How to get Stronger More Natural and Attractive Teeth Former Denture Wearing Sufferer Says... This FREE 60 minute seminar changed my life, and quickly ended my irritation and frustrations! Why didn’t my dentist tell me about this? 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Ourgoalistosharemusicaltheaterproductions.Wewillpotentiallybedoing notonlyexistingshowssuchasGodspell,JesusChristSuperstar,SisterAc,tetc.but alsosomeoriginalscores. WemeetonMondayeveningsfrom6:30to8:00p.m.atHarvestFieldCommunityChurch,7710121stAveE.,Parrish,Florida34219.Formoreinformationcall Heatherat941-773-7082. FOR SALE 30+ acres in N.W. Tennessee, located on Highway 140 in Henry County, 2 acres cleared for home. Nice creek, water running year round. Beautiful woods and great hunting. $52,500 Please call Larry McClain at 941-776-0542. North River Hair & Nails “Hello Beautiful” ItÕs Time to Take School to the Pool! Swimming programs are now being offered throughout Manatee county for all ages and ability levels through The Swim School. Private and semi-private swim lessons are available at your home or community pool. Full Service Hair Salon for the entire family Weekday and Saturday group swim lesson sessions are being held at River Wilderness Golf & Country Club in Parrish. Small ratio classes are available for parents & toddlers, preschool ages, youth, and teens. Extended Hours by Appt. to fit your schedule. (Call for details.) Friendly atmosphere and great prices. For more information and/or to register, contact: Hilary Koppenhaver 941-773-1424 [email protected] Like Us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/theswimschoolfl Visit our website @ www.northriverhairandnails.com for a full list of prices and online appointments. Or just give us a call! 941-776-1199 (12244 US Hwy 301 North, Parrish, FL) See you soon! It’s Time To Honor Our Fathers Parrish Village Newspage 21 Kathryn Newman S - SOLAR Innovative Solar, Inc. “Selling Environmentally-Friendly Products Since 1993” • Pool Heating • Hot Water Systems • Attic Fans Sales-Service-Installation Jerry Taracek (President) 073373_SO Herecomesanothernationallyrecognized“holiday”onthehorizon.Youknow thekind.Thekindthatwasmeantasadaytohonorsomeoneorsomethingbutthen evolvedtoadayexploitedbymarketerstosellgoodsandservicesinanefforttocapitalizeonanopportunitytogainmoreoftheall-mightydollar.Youcan’treallyfault merchantsandadvertisers,though,forrecognizingtheinevitablefaultinhumanity thatsoeasilyforgetsthetruemeaningofsomethingandmicrowavesitintoanoccasiontowrapanewpairofsocksorgolfballsinashinygiftbagandhanditoverwhile saying,“HappyFather’sDay,Dad.” Likeitsmaternalcounterpart,Father’sDaywasmeanttobeadaytoshowhonor andrespectforfathersinacelebrationofacknowledgementfortheirfatherlysacrificesandaffections.InspiredbyMs.AnnaJarvis’sstruggletopromoteMother’s Day,SonoraLouiseSmartDodd,alovingdaughterfromSpokane,Washington,began a rigorous campaign to celebrate Father’s Day in the US. Because Sonora’s ownmotherhaddiedduringchildbirthwithherattheyoungageof16,Sonorafelt stronglythatfatherslikehersalsodeservedanationaldayofobservance.William JacksonSmart,aCivilWarveteran,hadraisedSonoraandfiveolderchildrenonhis ownwithloveandcare.(Yes,ItoowonderhowoldSonora’spoormotherwaswhen shestartedhavingchildren!) SupportedbytheSpokaneMinisterialAssociationandthelocalchapterofthe YMCA,SpokaneobserveditsfirstofficialFather’sDayonJune19,1910.Gaining inpopularity,PresidentWoodrowWilsonapprovedofthisideain1916.President CalvinCoolidge,too,supportedtheideaofanationalFather’sDayin1924to“establishmoreintimaterelationsbetweenfathersandtheirchildrenandtoimpressupon fathersthefullmeasureoftheirobligations.”Apresidentialproclamationdeclaring thethirdSundayofJuneasFather’sDaywassignedbyPresidentLyndonJohnson in1966.Thenin1972,PresidentRichardNixonestablishedapermanentnational observanceofFather’sDaytobeheldonthethirdSundayofJune.(www.fathersdaycelebration.com) I was struck by President Coolidge’s remark, “…and to impress upon fathers thefullmeasureoftheirobligations.”Wow!IwishIcouldhavebeenareporterat thepressmeetingthatdayin1924whenthePresidentmadethatstatement.Iwould havebeenthereportertalkingloudlyoveralloftheotherreporterstoaskPresident Coolidgecouldhepleaseelaborateonhisdefinitionof“fullmeasureofobligations.” Coolidge’smotherVictoriaJosephineMoorCoolidgediedwhenshewas39years old,whenCoolidgewasonlytwelve.Hesaid“thegreatestgriefthatcancometo aboycametome.”Hecarriedapictureofhismotherwithhiminasilvercaseall throughhislife.Itwasfoundinhispocketwhenhedied.(www.calvincoolidge.us) BecausePresidentCoolidge’smotherhadpassedawayleavinghimtoberaised byhisfather,Calvinhadastrongbondwithhisfather,JohnCoolidge,andattributed muchofhissuccessontheexamplehisfatherhadbeentohim.“MyfatherhadqualitiesthatweregreaterthanIpossess.IcannotrecallthatIeverknewofhisdoinga wrongthing.”PresidentCoolidgewasoftenheardsayingthathewasneverhalfthe manhisfatherwas. Sowhatisthe“fullmeasureofobligations”forafathertowhichPresidentCalvinCoolidgewasreferring?Accordingtoeveryarticleeverwrittenabouttheroleof afather,thefollowingfactorsovershadoweverythingelseinrelationtobeingadad: 1) Participate–Nomatterhowbusyadadmaybeorhowmuchhehason hisproverbialplate,dadsneedtoparticipateinthelivesoftheirchildren. Afather’spositiveinteractionswithhischildrenhavepositiveinfluences onchildren’sdevelopment,andshouldbeencouraged.(Readmore:http:// www.ehow.com/info_7942625_duties-father.html)Play,readandtalkwith them.Gototheirfunctionsandschoolevents.Pickthemupfromschool ortakethemalongwithyoutodoachoreorerrand.Getupintheirbusiness andletthemknowyouarealwaysthere. 2) Provide–Fathershaveamoralresponsibilitytoprovidefood,shelter,cloth ingandhealthcarefortheirchildren.Ibelieveallparentsshouldprovide financiallyfortheirkids,butespeciallytheparentwhohasabetterjobop portunitythantheotherparent. 3) Communicate-Communicationiscriticalforconnectedness,andcaneven reduceemotionalandbehavioralissuessuchassubstanceabuse,notesa 2010studypublishedin“AddictionandBehavior.”Askyourchildrenques tions;stayopenmindedabouttheirideasandremaincalmduringdis cussions.Treatthemandtheirmotherkindly,regardlessofwhetheryou arestillacouple.Bytreatingchildrenthewayyouwantthemtotreatothers inthefuture,youareteachingimportant,life-longskills.(Readmore: http://www.ehow.com/info_7942625_duties-father.html). 4) Supporttheotherparent–Nomatteryourdifferencesorbeliefs,kidsneed PleaseseeIt’s TimeCONTINUED ON PAGE 32 Phone/Fax 813-922-4324 • Cell Phone 813-857-7595 License# CVC56776 Parrish Village Newspage 22 Williams Elementary Hosts Walk-A-Thon Ride with the #1 car insurer in Florida. 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A4121601 $229,900 Gail Adams 941-725-1945 TERRA CEIA GOLF & CC Immaculate 2BR 2BA villa with 2 car garage. Volume ceilings, fruitwood flooring, air conditioned Florida room, end unit. Fishing pier and boardwalk on the edge of Terra Ceia Bay. A4122940 $170,000 Gail Adams 941-725-1945 WHAT A GEM! 2BR, 2BA, 2CG, 1400+sf with a water view & incredible sunsets! Updates galore. Steps from clubhouse & golf course in 55+ River Isles golf community. You must see me! A4114054 $176,310 Larry Oczkowski 941-713-5017 & Louise Miller 941-920-2993 OPEN SPACE W/CONSERVATION VIEW Gated community w/pool, picnic area w/ canoe & kayak livery and a fabulous almost new home. Open floor plan, greatroom, gourmet kitchen w/SS appliances, hardwood flooring and a 3 car garage. A4121919 $283,500 Nancy Allen 941-720-7482 Father’s Day! 941-723-0278 Fine Custom Cabinetry Manufactured in Palmetto, FL. Custom Designs and Remodeling, Kitchen, Bath, Entertainment Center, Countertops & More Locally owned and operated by 3rd generation cabinetmaker Experienced, insured, referrals www.themastercabinetmaker.com Faith Lutheran Church Holds Two Summer Programs: Identi-Kid and Vacation Bible School Parrish Village Newspage 23 Sunday, June 7 - 1 PM Identi-kid: fingerprinting for children! Conductedbythe ManateeCountySheriff’sExploresPost EVERYONE WELCOME! VacationBibleSchoolKickoff-registeryour childrenforVBS(June15-19, 6-8PM)andenjoycraftsandtreats whileyouwait. Deadline for Registration: June 8, 2015 Vacation Bible School June 15 - 19 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM Camp Discovery Jesus at Work through Us! Grades:PreKthrough5th AdultBibleClassavailable,also. Registeratkickoffevent (orcall941-776-1395). 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Monday - Friday: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Saturday: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Sunday: 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm Located behind C & K Smokehouse Ask for Lisa. 12123 US Hwy 301 North Parrish, FL 34219 941-479-7877 [email protected] Dr. Aaron Guthrie PARRISH 11235 US Hwy 301 N, Suite 101 (941) 776-1400 www.dolphinmedicalgroup.com Dr. Aa Parrish Village Newspage 24 Senior Enrichment Center Friends of Rocky Bluff Library Need Book Donations for Fall Book Sale Calendar of Events for June Renaissanceon9thisthearea’spremiermeetingandbanquetfacility,offering elegantandfull-servicerentalspaceforweddings,events,andmeetings,aswellas professional,on-siteandoff-sitecateringservices. Renaissanceon9thiscentrallylocatedjustsouthofdowntownBradenton,and houses the 9th Street Bistro offering affordable lunch with delicious daily soup, quicheandsandwichspecials,MondaythroughFriday,11:00a.m.to2:00p.m.You canstopbyGenerationsGiftShoporthenew2ndGenerationThriftShopandbrowse thelatestinfashion,jewelry,bags,gifts,andhomeaccessories.Thegiftshopand thriftshopsareopentothepublicMondaythroughFriday,8:00a.m.to5:00p.m. TheSeniorEnrichmentCenteratRenaissanceon9thhasamotto-“Livenow– agelater!Forthefun&over50.”Itislocatedat18169thStreetWest,Bradenton, Florida34205.Thephonenumberis941-749-0100andthewebsiteiswww.renaissanceon9th.orgwhereyoucanobtainmoreinformation. ManyactivitiesareofferedatRenaissanceon9th.Herearethehighlightsfor EachyeartheFriendsofRockyBluffLibrarysponsortwoBookSales.These May: Book Sales are extremely important for they raise funds that go back to support Rocky Bluff Library. In the past those funds have gone toward projects such as The Senior Lunch Club, Mondays, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: TheSeniorLunch improvingthefoyerwithnewfurniture,cabinetryandtheArtWall;payingforchilClubatRenaissanceon9thwillnowmeetonMondaysfrom11:30a.m.to1:00p.m. dren’sprogramsthroughouttheyear;sponsoringprogramsforadultssuchasmuThecostis$8perpersonwhichincludeslunch,socializingandpresentationbyanin- sicconcerts,AsoloPlayersandcrafting;andothervariousprogramsandprojects terestingspeaker.CallSheilaat941-747-4655formoreinformationandtosignup. neededtomakeourlibrarybetter. Ladies Night Out and Fashion Show, Thursday, June 4, Doors open at 5:00 p.m., TheFriendsaskthatyoudonateyour“gentlyused”books,puzzles,CDsand Fashion Show at 5:30 p.m. Thepriceis$10perperson.You’llseefashion,canine DVDstohelpbuildagoodinventoryforthefallBookSale.Ifyouareleavingforthe coutureandaccessories.Hord’oeuvresandcocktails,staylingsbyJanetCarr(Ac- summermonthsandwanttodosomehousecleaningorhavealreadyreadanumber cessoriesandMore.Forticketscall941-749-0100. ofyourfavoritebooksandwouldliketoseesomeoneelsegetthebenefitofthem, pleasedonatethemtotheFriendsfortheBookSale. Health Happenings Allyouhavetodoisbringthemtothelibraryandgivethemtoalibrarian.The Friendswillsortthem,catalogthemandgetthemreadyfortheFallBookSalewhich AAA Mature Driving Class, Tuesday, June 16 and Wednesday, June 17, 9:00 isscheduledformidNovember. a.m. to 12:00 noon. Taketheclassandyoumaybeeligibleforadiscountonyour TheFriendsappreciateyourdonation. automobileinsurance.You’llneedtocheckwithyourinsuranceagent.RSVPto Debbieat941-798-2221x2263. PleaseseeRenaissance CONTINUED ON PAGE 31 L A Nails Professional Nail Care for Ladies & Gentlemen Special Pedicure Offer Every Day Special Regular Pedicure with Hot Stones $20.00 Walk Ins Welcome Monday - Saturday Special 10% OFF Any Service $25 and Up Limit 1 coupon per customer Not valid with any other offer Must present this coupon to receive offer Volunteers needed Meals on Wheels PLUS depends solely on volunteers to deliver daily meals to homebound seniors. It requires only 1½ hours a day, one or more days per week. Routes are available throughout Manatee County and several options are available for meal pickups. If you can help, please call 941-749-4655 for more information. Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee 811 23rd Avenue east, Bradenton www.mealsonwheelsplus.org Expires 6/30/2015 941-776-3432 11255 US Highway 301 N Parrish, FL 34219 (in the Silverleaf Shopping Plaza next to Michelangelo’s off Chin Road) Parrish Village Newspage 25 Service, Repair and Replacement Build your dream home on this non-deed 1 acre lot $79,900 Reasonable Rates for all your Cooling Needs ws Who kno od? hborho your neig ! I do ay! Email tod o.com 2@yaho ctm490 725-2636 Clint Mosley, Owner Meeting Your Air Conditioning Needs Since 1988 Owner Performs All Work! Brand New 3 bedroom 2 bath no deed restriction $159,900 Attention Parrish Residents! Do you need to have your A/C Checked? Not sure who to trust? Mosley A/C is owned & operated right here in Parrish 941-504-2331 Coming soon 3 bedroom 2 bath pool home with no deed restriction $244,900 Waterfront exclusive 3 bedroom 3 bath over 3200 sq feet with pool $879,900 Fertilizer Blackout until October 2015 Monday,June1isthebeginningofthesummertimefertilizerblackout.During thistimeyoucannotapplyanyfertilizerscontainingnitrogenorphosphorustoyour lawnorlandscapeuntilOctober. TheCounty’sstrictfertilizerordinance–aimedatimprovingwaterquality-prohibitsusingtheseproductsfromJune1throughSeptember30oratanytimeofyear theNationalWeatherServiceforecastsheavyrainstooccurwithin24hours. Duringthetimeofyearwhenyouareallowedtofertilize,youstillmustkeepin mindthatnomorethanfourpoundsofnitrogenper1,000squarefeetperyearcanbe applied,andthatgranularfertilizerscontainingnitrogenmustbeatleast50percent slowreleasenitrogen.Alsothatphosphorusisnotallowedunlessasoiltestdocumentsaphosphorusdeficiency. Knowingwhat’sinthefertilizercanhelpyoudecidewhatisbestforyourlawn andhowtoapplyitcorrectly.Youcancheckoutthethreenumbersonafertilizerbag tolearnthepercentageofnitrogen,phosphorusandpotassiumitcontains.(Therest isfillerthatallowsuniformapplicationofthenutrientsandhelpspreventover-orunderfertilizingofcertainareas.) There are other fertilizer “rules” for protecting the environment as well as public health:Useadeflectorshieldwhenapplying.Don’tapplywithin10feetofawetlandorwaterbody.Nitrogenshouldnotbeappliedtoanynewly-installedplantsfor thefirst30days.Ifyouusereclaimedwateryoumaynotneedanyextranitrogen fertilizerbecausethereclaimedwatercontainsnitrogen. Fertilizerorgrassclippingsthatgetonsidewalks,driveways,streets,etc.must bereturnedtothelandscapeareasorsweptupimmediately.Ifleftonhardsurfaces fertilizerorgrassclippingswillfindtheirwayintoourwaterbodiescausingpossible algaegrowthandfishkills. ManateeCounty’sfertilizerordinancealsorequiresalllawnandlandscapepersonneltopassaBestManagementPracticesclass.Youshouldhireonlythosewho displaythedecalandcarryacertificationcard. Weallwantcleanwater.Animportantwaytoprotectwaterqualityistomake surenothingbutpurewaterflowsintostormdrains.Ourstormdrainsareadirect conduittoourcreeks,lakesandmarinewatersandaren’ttreatedinanyway.Allhard surfacessuchasdriveways,sidewalksandstreetsdraintostormdrainssoitisvery importanttokeeptheseareasclean. Someeasythingswecandotokeepourwatercleanaretokeepallgrassclippings,leaves,fertilizer,householdorvehiclechemicalsoranythingthatisn’tplain waterfromgoingdownthestormdrain.Sweepgrassclippingsbackintothelandscapeorputthemintoacompostbin.Useleavesasmulchinplantbeds,compost them,orputtheminthetrash.Pickuppetwasteanddisposeofitinthetrash.Wash vehicles over grass or gravel to prevent runoff. Never drain chlorinated water to thestreetorstormdrain.Reclaimedwatercontainsnutrientssuchasnitrogenand phosphorussomakesureitisn’tsprayingontoanyhardsurfacesordrainingoffyour propertyintothestreet. Alwaysremember-nothingbutraindownthedrain. For more information please visit http://www. mymanatee.org/home/government/departments/ parks-and-recreation/natural-resources/new-fertilizer-ordinance-root.html or contact Michelle Atkinson,EnvironmentalHorticultureAgent,at the Manatee County UF/IFAS Extension office [email protected]. Extension CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 Parrish Village Newspage 26 NORTH RIVER CHURCH OF CHRIST Pure and Undefiled Religion James wrote: “Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world.” (James 1:27). Religion, according to the Word of God, is not simply a collection of propositional truths to be believed. While such truths are set forth in it as its foundational basis in what is termed “the apostles’ doctrine” (Acts 2:42), Christianity is to be a religion of practicality as well. It has to have practical application and expression. It is preeminently a life-style. It has to be lived. One aspect of that has to do with the care of orphans and widows. In ancient times, as often today, these two groups were the most vulnerable to exploitation and abuse, regardless of which society was dominant. Even in ancient Israel they suffered terribly from injustice and neglect. The word translated “visit” in the Greek text of James 1:27 is a word meaning “to care for, to attend to the needs of.” Thus, James binds upon Christians the obligation as an expression of the kind of religious dedication God desires to care for orphans (lit. those “bereft of parental care”) and widows. There are other texts bearing on the subject and the limitations and nature of this benevolence, but it should not be lost on us that God is deeply concerned that care for these two groups be paramount in the conduct of those naming the name of Christ. A society that cares not for the weakest and most vulnerable in its midst is doomed to extinction. In the writing prophets of the Old Testament, God repeatedly thundered warning against ancient Israel for mistreatment of these groups, and ultimately executed His own justice upon the nation in large part for their neglect. The North River Church of Christ takes seriously this charge from James given by the inspiration of God. We seek to care for orphans and widows. We are engaged in good works to help alleviate the suffering in these categories. Come and see! Our services are at 10:00 A.M. for Bible Study each Sunday; 11:00 A.M. & 6:00 P.M. each Sunday for Worship; and 7:00 P.M. each Wednesday for Bible Study. We meet at 13885 U.S. Highway 301 N. in Parrish, FL. We have Bible correspondence courses free upon request. You may contact us at (941) 776-1134 and visit us on the web at www.northriverchurchofchrist.org. Come and be our guest! North River Church of Christ MANATEE COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS EDUCATIONAL GARDENS Located on the Extension Service grounds, the educational gardens are designed to showcase the different ways Manatee County residents can be more successful gardeners and make their yards more Florida-Friendly. As you stroll through the gardensyouwillnoticecreativewaystousewheelbarrels,afountain,andasalad tableforyourgardeningneedsalongwithusingrainbarrelsforplantwatering.The MasterGardenersinviteyoutocomeforatour!ToensurethataMasterGardener canwalkyouthroughthegardens,pleasemakeanappointmentbycallingtheMaster Gardeners’PlantDiagnosticClinic(941)722-4524.Staffmaynotbeavailablefor impromptuvisits.MasterGardenersarestaffedMondaythroughFriday,(9:00a.m.- 4:00p.m.)andclosedWednesday. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Inadditiontotheworkshopsidentifiedabove,severalotheropportunitiesareofferedto receivefreegardeninginformation: 1.TheManateeCountyMasterGardenermonthlyE-newsletter,TheMasterGardening Bench,isavailabletodownloadathttp://bit.ly/ManateeMGnewsletter--lookforThe MasterGardeningBenchontherightofthepageandclickon“MonthlyE-newsletter.” 2.Can’tmakeittotheManateeCountyAgricultureandExtensionServiceofficetoget advice or to solve your gardening problems? E-mail us at [email protected]. Be sure to include as much information as you can in your e-mail and include your telephonenumberincaseadditionalinformationisneeded.Attachphotosifpossible. Remember,aphotocanbeworthathousandwords! 3.GetFYIfromFFL(Florida-FriendlyLandscapingTMProgram).VisittheManatee CountyFlorida-FriendlyLandscapingTMProgrampageonFacebookand“like”usto stay current on workshops and classes, events, publications, tips for your landscape, plantinformation,andmore. 4.AskanExtensionMasterGardener!-Every2ndSaturday(10:00a.m.-1:00p.m.), VisittheExtensionMasterGardenerinformationtableandgetanswerstoyourgardeningquestions.Location:SouthManateeLibrary,608126thStreetWest,Bradenton. 5.AskanExtensionMasterGardener!–Every2ndand4thSaturday(10:00a.m.-1:00 p.m.),VisittheExtensionMasterGardenerinformationtableandgetanswerstoyour gardeningquestions.Location:RockyBluffLibrary,6750U.S.Highway301N,Ellenton. 6.Interestedinhavingabeautifullandscapewhilesavingwater?TheManateeCounty AgricultureandExtensionServiceoffersaMobileIrrigationLabwithaFREEevaluationofyourlandscapeandirrigationsystem.Call941-722-4524todaytoscheduleyour freeevaluation. PHYSICAL THERAPY & REHABILITATION MONTHLY QUARTERLY SEASONALLY ACCEPTED INSURANCE: • Aetna Medicare • Medicare Advantage • Geico/USAA Automobile Insurance* • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida • Medicare Complete • Humana Medicare • Cigna • Medicare Railroad • Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) • Tricare/Humana Military Healthcare Many other insurances accepted • Freedom Optimum Health Care • United Healthcare MEDICARE PART B: Ellenton Commons: Office Hours: 8263 US Highway 301 N We do F.F.S. and provide you with insurance billing Mon-Fri: 7:30AM - 4:30PM Parrish, FL 34219 Saturday: 10AM - 1PM at 20% DISCOUNT Phone: 941-776-5585 Sunday: Closed “When your insurance runs out ... We have you covered NO DOUBT!” Fax: 941-776-5655 Small School Superheroes Parrish Village Newspage 27 Jenn Wedlake ItwasadaytorememberoveratImagineSchoolNorthManatee,asmallcharterschoolatthenorthernbordersofParrishandPalmetto.AFieldDayforour“Super Kids”toplayteambuildinggames,cooloffinthissummerweather,andenjoyallthehardworkourreallifesuperheroesputtogether! ThankyoutoourPEcoaches,teachers,staff,parents,grandparents,andourwonderfulcommunityformakinglearningsomuchfun! Wearesoexcitedfor2015-16schoolyear! Summer 12 Pt. Safety Inspection for $39.95 $400.00 Off All of Our 2011 Totally Refurbished Carts! We Build You A Cart the Way You Want - Customize It Your Way! .8 mile west of Summer Rentals $125 per Month! I-75 941-722-1957 (next to Hickory Hollow) www.floridagolfcarts.com 4709 US Hwy 301 N, Ellenton, FL 34222 www.floridagolfcarts.net Hours: M-F: 9am-5pm Sat: 10 am - 2:30pm X Golf’s Winning Trifecta Parrish Village News page 28 The Professional Golf Staff at River Wilderness Golf & Country Club The River Wilderness Card Play In Style May 1st - September 30th, 2015 Summer Play / Range Golf Cards Promotions River Wilderness Golf & Country Club offers Two Plans: Individual Plan: $900 plus tax l Card Holder Receives a Play Card with 30 Pre-Paid Rounds of Golf: May 1 through September 30, 2015 l Unlimited use of Driving Range, Putting Green and Chipping Green over Same Period l Ability to make Tee Times up to 5-Days in Advance Couples Plan: $1,000 plus tax l Each Card Holder Receives a Play Card with 20 PrePaid Rounds of Golf: May 1 through September 30, 2015 l Receive Unlimited Use of Driving Range, Putting Green and Chipping Green over Same Period l Ability to make Tee Times up to 5-Days in Advance Name: Phone Number: E-Mail: Plan: Individual As a young boy growing up, three men stood out when it came to golf: the great Ben Hogan, the unbeatable Byron Nelson and the legendary Sam Snead. Although there were other good golfers, these three men moved the needle when it came to tournament golf. Later, another group of golfers took their place as the best of the best. Known as ‘The Big Three’ you had the King, Arnold Palmer; the Black Knight, Gary Player; and the Golden Bear, Jack Nicklaus. Like Hogan, Nelson and Snead before them The Big Three highlighted every event and drove thousands of spectators to the course and the television to watch them compete. These two combinations of great threesomes carried golf for several generations. Some great golfers appeared on the scene from time to time: the likes of Billy Casper, Greg Norman, Seve Ballesteros, Tom Watson, Sir Nick Faldo and Phil Michelson. Many years later a young, Tiger Woods pounced on the scene and dominated the game like no other. But with all these golfers no great rivalry ever developed. The game of golf lacked that ‘Bird versus Johnson’ or ‘Ali versus Frazier’ feel that drives so many competitions. Until today! Enter golf’s newest winning trifecta: Rory McIlroy, Rickie Fowler and Jordan Speith. The excitement these three young stars are creating has the potential to equal the epic battles we witnessed from other eras. The charisma of the King is felt with Rickie Fowler; the towering shots we witnessed from Jack are felt with Rory’s booming drives; and the determination we saw in the Black Knight are traits found in young, Jordan Speith. Can Rory win 11 in a row like Lord Nelson? Can Rickie’s fluid swing continue for years and years like Slammin Sammy? Can Gentleman Jordan beat all the odds and Follow the Sun like the great Ben Hogan? Only time will tell, but based on what we’ve seen so far, it looks like golf has found a winning trifecta to carry golf for many years. The names may have changed but the results should be the same: three great golfers that together can produce enough excitement to ensure golf’s future successes for all to enjoy! Patrick Walsh PGA Golf Professional General Manager of River Wilderness Golf and Country Club Nestled in a peaceful setting just north of the river, River Wilderness Golf and Country Club offers golf, fitness, tennis, dining and social activities. Contact our membership department at 941-776-2691 to join the Country Club or the Golf Shop at 941-776-2602 to book a tee time on our 18-hole, championship golf course. The future Trifecta of Golf: Rory McIlroy, Rickie Fowler and Jordan Spieth. Couples Submit payment to: River Wilderness Golf & Country Club If you have questions, please email [email protected] or call 941-776-2691 2250 Wilderness Blvd. W., Parrish, FL 34219 l www.riverwildernesscc.com JUNE, NEW RATES FOR JULY, AUGUST & SEPTEMBER AM $36 PM $27 Twilight $20* Includes Cart & Range Balls * After 4:00 PM Reptiles for Beginners Parrish Village Newspage 29 Areyourchildrenbeggingyouforapet,butyou’relowon:A)time?B)energy? C)space?D)alloftheabove?Thenhaveyoueverconsideredareptile?Theyoften maketerrificadditionstobusyfamiliesbecausetheydon’trequirealotoftime,energy,spaceorexpense. Reptiles Are Extremely Low Maintenance Petreptilesdon’thavetobetakenonwalksorletoutsidetogotothebathroom. Somedon’tevenneedtobefedeveryday!Reptilesalsodon’thavehairorfur,sono needforgroomingvisitsordailybrushing. Withouthairorfur,reptilesmakegreatpetsforchildrenwithallergies.Dogs andcatssheddander,whichiscomposedoftiny,evenmicroscopic,flecksofskin snake,turtle,tortoise,frog,salamander,newtsoranyoftheotherhundredsofdifferwiththeirfur.Thesebitsofskincancausereactionsinpeoplewhoarespecifically enthairlesscreatures,doyourhomework,andconsultwithyourlocalpetprofessionalsbeforedecidingwhichisrightforyou. allergictothesetriggers.Nodander?Noproblem. Reptiles Don’t Require A Lot of Space Forgetthefenced-inyardorwalkstothedogpark.Reptilepetsliveinhabitats, sotheydon’trequiremuchspaceatall.Reptilespeciesthataresuitableforchildren remainamanageablesize.Mostwilldofineina20-gallonterrariumorenclosureof similardimensions:approximately3feetlongand1½feetwide.Some,suchasa leopardgecko,frog,orevensomesnakescouldevenbekeptina10-gallonterrarium. Hushabye Baby If you have needs or questions on this or any other pet related matter, feel free to stop by and ask an associate at Pets Plus. Nobarking,yowling,ormewinghere!Reptilesdon’tmakeasmuchnoiseas otherpets.It’struethatsomegeckosmayemitslightbarkingnoises,andfrogs(part oftheamphibianfamily)canmakeavarietyofsounds.Butforthemostpart,reptiles areaquietbunch.Theyaren’tlikelytodisturbhousematesorneighbors. Lookingforagreatlistofbeginnerreptiles?Pleaserememberwhenpickingout areptileforyourfamilythatfeedingandwaterrequirementsareveryimportantand canbevastlydifferent,aswellasproperheatingandlighting. Whetheryouareconsideringananole,beardeddragon,gecko,iguana,monitor, Mon - Sat: 9 - 8 Sun: 11 - 5 8943 US HWY 301 N - Parrish, FL 34219 941-776-0770 Saturday, June 13th and 27th - 1 - 3 PM Low Cost Pet Vaccination Clinics Heartworm Tests Low Cost Pet Medications Parrish Village Newspage 30 Microsoft Problems, Jury Duty and IRS Scams Jan Kaufman Therearethreescamsthatarerunningrampantacrossthecountry.We’vebeen hitwiththemhereinourownManateeCountyaswell.HowdoIknow?Igotone ofthosecalls.HerearesomeexplanationsoftheSCAMsandwhattodoifyouget oneofthesecalls. ThecallsI’verecentlyreceivedwerefromsomeonewhosaidtheynoticedmy computerwasbeingattackedandtheyweregoingtohelpme.Theysaiditwasa problemwithMicrosoftWindows.Theywantedmetologintoaspecificwebsiteso theycouldthen“fix”mycomputer.It’saSCAM! First,thereisnowaytheywouldknowthatyourcomputerisbeingattackedby avirus.Wehaveanti-virusprogramsandsuchtohelpkeepthatfromhappening.I knewitwasascambecauseI’monaMACandI’mnotrunningWindows.They “insisted”IlogintoaspecificwebsiteandIrefused.TheyeveninsistedIloginafter ItoldthemIwasusingaMACanddidnothaveWindows.Thispersonsaidhisname wasRoy,buthehadaverydistinctIndianaccent.HegotnastyonthephonewhenI refusedandItoldthemIwasgoingtoreportthemtotheSheriff’sofficeandhungup. Bytheway,thenumbertheywerecallingfromwasfromanareacodeinWashington State. Withinacoupleofminutesofhangingupwereceivedanothercallbutthisone wascomingdirectlyfromIndia.Itwas“Roy”againthreateningmeagain.After someconversation,Ihungupagain.Aboutaweekago,Ireceivedthesametypeof callbutthiswasfromawoman,alsowithadistinctIndianaccent.Iplayedwithher forawhileandshefinallyhunguponme.Moreonthatlater. Specialnote:thephonenumberstheycallfromareusually“fake”phonenumbers.Ifyoucallbackonthatnumbermostlikelytherecordingwillsaythephoneis notactive.It’saspecialtrickscammersusesoyoucannotbacktracktothem. ThesecondscamhastodowithJuryDuty.Lotsofusdon’twanttohavetodo JuryDutybutit’sourdutyascitizens.Althoughit’softenabotheryouhavetotry toputyourselvesintheshoesofthepersonaccusedofthecrime.Wouldyouwant someonelikeyoujudgingthemontheirguiltorinnocence?Iftheanswerifyes,then pleaseserveonajury,butthisscamistryingtotakeadvantageofthefolkswhodo notshowup.ThecallerwillstatethatyoudidnotshowupforJuryDutyandthat thereisanarrestwarrantoutforyou.Theywillsayyoucanpaythe“fine”bypurchasingacashcardatthestoreandcallthembackwiththenumberORyoucanput itonyourcreditcard.It’saSCAM!Justhangup. Ifyoudidnotshowupforjuryduty,thecountywouldnotjustrandomlyissue awarrantforyou.Youwouldgetaletterinthemailwithadifferentdatewhenyou shouldshowuportheywouldaskyouwhyyoudidnotshowup.Iwouldbetthat 99.99%ofyouwouldcallifyoucouldnotmakeit–you’ddotherightthing.But thesescammersaretryingtoscareyouintothinkingyoudidsomethingwrongand thatyou’regoingtobearrested.Again–It’saSCAM!Justhangup! ThethirdisanIRSScamwheretheytellyouthatyouowetheIRSabunchof moneyandyoumustpayitimmediatelyorthedeputyisgoingtoshowupatyour doortodaytoarrestyou.Ifyouhavetaxesdue,youwouldhavereceivedaletter fromtheIRS.TheydoNOTdoanythingunlesstheysendyoualetter.It’saSCAM! Justhangup. Ontheselasttwoscams,thejurydutyandtheIRSscam,thesescammerswillgo toextremestoscareyou.Theyhaveevenbeenknowntohavesomeoneelsetalkto youorcallyoustatingtheyarewiththePoliceortheSheriff’sdepartmentandthey areontheirwaytoarrestyou.Theysoundveryofficialandoftenthesescammers actuallydohaveyourhomeaddressandnamesandphonenumber.Thesescammers aresmartandtrickybuttheyarejustscammerstryingtotakeYOURmoney. Ifyoucancatchtheirnumber,writeitdownandmakeareporttotheSheriff’s Department.Themoredataourlawenforcementcangather,themoreammunition theywillhavetotrytostopthem.Itwon’tstopallthescammers,butit’sworthwhile toreportit.I’vereportedbothcallsandifIgetmoreIwillreportthemalso. Thebestthingyoucandoistojusthanguponthem.Theymaycallbackbut youcanjusthangupagain,andagain,andagain.Youdonothavetolistentotheir garbage–justhangup. But–ifyou’readventurous,youcandowhatIdo.Iactuallyhavefunwiththese typesofcalls.ThelastMicrosoftcallfromthelady,wasoneofmyfinestmoments dealingwiththeseunwantedcalls.ItalkedtoherforquiteawhileandItoldhershe wascallingonasecuredlineforlawenforcementandaskedherhowshegotthis number.IwasinterrogatinghereventhoughI’mnottrainedinlawenforcementat all.Yes,itwasalie,butitgothertohangupandleavemealone.I’veusedthatlie afewtimeswiththesetypesofcallersandit’sworked.Feelfreetouseitifyoulike! Buttrulythebestthingyoucandoishavefunwithit–itwillmakeyoufeelbetter, too. Here’swhatIwilldoifIevergettheJuryDutyorIRScall.I’mgoingto refusetopaythemandI’mgoingtotellthemtocomeonoverandarrestme!Their nonsensedoesnotscareme.Itupsetsmethattheyaresmartenoughthattheyare abletoconvincesomepeoplethatit’sascambuthopefullybygettingthewordout YOUwillnotbeavictim. Soremember–callsaboutMicrosoftWindowsandyourcomputerbeinghacked, acallaboutyounotshowingupforjurydutyandhavetopayafineorbearrested,or acallfromtheIRSsayingyouhavetopaymoneynoworbearrestedareallSCAMS! AndwhatdoyoudowithaSCAMCall?HangupORhavefunwiththemlikeIdo! EnjoyLivin! Parrish’s Premier Grooming Salon $5.00 OFF Full Groom *First Visit *Expiration Date 6/30/15 $5.00 OFF Furminator Treatment *First Visit *Expiration Date 6/30/15 The Lucky Puppy 941-479-7945 www.theluckypuppyfl.com 8003 US Highway 301 N, Suite 105 Parrish, Florida 34219 Renaissance CONTINUED FROM PAGE 24 Silver Sneakers Parrish Village Newspage 31 Grand Opening - Brown’s Grove Fitness Center: Monday-Friday,8:00a.m.-4:30p.m.,Classes:SilverSneakers Yoga&Classic.Orientationisrequiredbeforeusingthefitnesscenter.See front desk for available times. The Grand OpenSilverSneakersparticipantsarewelcometojoininotherSECactivitiesbutwillbe ingofBrown’sGrove’s responsibleforanycosts.Contactyourinsurancecompanytofindoutifyoubelong “Eats&Treats”isSatorqualifyfortheSilverSneakersProgram. urday,June13th!There Pinochle Players: JoinourpinochlegroupeveryFridayafternoonat1:00p.m.New isanEats&Treatstrailer behind the Brown’s peoplewelcome. Grove Farm Market in Parrish which now has If interested in joining a class, call 941-749-0100 or sign up at the front desk. soft serve ice cream, Come see how we do things - tour Meals on Wheels & Manatee Food Bank. sundaes, banana splits, Wednesday, June 17, leaving Renaissance at 9:30 a.m. See how the Food Bank milkshakes, rootbeer worksformanypantriesinManateeCountyhandingoutfood,thencheckoutthe and Coke floats, fresh preparationintheMealsonWheelskitchenforthehomedeliveredmealsfrompack- salads, Nettles smoked sausage and Nathan’s agingtoloadingfordelivery.Forreservations,call941-749-0100. all beef hotdogs. Eats Movie and A Meal: Black or White, starringKevinCostnerandOctaviaSpencer. & Treats is currently Reelingfromhiswife’sdeath,ElliotAndersonstrugglestomaintaincustodyofhis open for business but biracialgranddaughterwhenhergrandmotherbeginspushingtohavethegirlsent will celebrate with the backtoherfather.Cost:$6forSECmembersand$8fornonmembers.RSVPby GrandOpeningonJune June29thto941-749-0100.Pleasenote:Paymentisdueatthetimeofreservation; 13th.AllitemsintheEats&Treatstrailerwillbeat1/2PRICE!!!!!!forSaturday, mealsarenotavailableafterRSVPdateandnorefundsaregivenforcancellations. June13thonly!TherewillalsobeliveMUSIC! Anoutside,coveredseatingisavailableforyourenjoymentwhiletreatingyourMoviemealchoices:BistroSaladwithGrilledChicken,QuichewithFreshFruitor selftoitemsfromthemenuatEats&Treats. CupofSoupandHalfSandwichCombo. LocalmusiciansfromtheParrishareaareholdingmonthlyoutdoorjamsessions andwillbeatBrown’sGroveFarmMarketonSaturday,June13thfrom2:00-5:00 Pancake Breakfast, Friday, June 26th, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.Don’tmissour monthlyPancakeFeast!Thismonth’ssignatureflavorisLemonRicottawithBlue- p.m.BesuretomarkyourcalendarsandstopbyfortheGrandOpeningandenjoy berry Syrup which will be offered in additiontoTraditionalButtermilkPancakes. somelivemusic! Thepubliciswelcome,sobringfriendsandfamily!Thecostis$4forSECmembers and$5fornonmembers. Eats & Treats Free Services from SHINE: Need help navigating Medicare? SHINE provides FREE,confidentialandunbiasedhelp.TospeakwithaSHINEvolunteer,call1-800963-5337. Renaissance on 9th Volunteer Program Renaissanceon9thhasvolunteeropportunitiesthatcomeinmanydifferentshapes andforms–rangingfromfacilitytours,toclassinstruction,tofilingandofficework. Wewillworkwithyoutofindavolunteerjobthatbestutilizesyourstrengthsand skills.Formoreinformationonhowyoucangetinvolved,call941-749-0100today. Brown Eggs l Watermelons l Cantaloupes l Peaches Call us for a tour of our center and learn about membership perks! Call 941-749-0100 today. When you enjoy events at Renaissance on 9th, you support the programs of Meals on Wheels PLUS. $1.00 OFF MILK SHAKES Fresh Squeezed OJ Local Dakin Dairy Milk Big Olaf’s Ice Cream Parrish Farm Market 12255 HWY 301 N 941-776-2710 www.brownsgrove.com 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM - Monday - Saturday Renaissance on 9th. Mark October 24 on your calendar! Music & Art by the Train Concert! l Tomatoes Parrish Village Newspage 32 Its’ TimeCONTINUED FROM PAGE 21 toseethattheirparentscangetalongandworktogethertoraisethem. MydadwasagreatdadandIhavefondmemoriesofhim.I’msorrythatmy childrenneverknewhim,ashediedattheageof42withlungcancer.Everyyear onFather’sDay,IstillcelebratethefatherthatIknewforsuchashorttimeandI’m thankfulforhisroleinmylifeandhisinfluenceonthepersonIamtoday.What’s reallyawesome,though,isthatanotherman“stepped”inasafatherlyroleformeand mysisterswhenmymomremarriedseveralyearsaftermydadpassedaway. IwasayoungmotheroftwosmallchildrenwhenSydneymarriedmymom.He hadbeenabachelorallofhisadultlifeandbroughtnochildrenofhisowntotheir union.Ifeltsorryforthepoorguytobeenteringintothecrazyworldofanewwife andherthreedaughters,threesons-in-lawandalreadyfourgrandchildren.Sydney tookitallinstrideand20yearslaterisstillhanginginthere.He’sbeenmorethan wecouldhaveeverimaginedinhiscare,loyalty,loveandkindnesstoourmotherand tous. AlthoughIknowPapaSid,asweaffectionatelycallhim,hadafull,purposeful lifebeforemeetingmymom,Ihavealwaysbelievedthathefulfilledanotherpurpose bybringinghealingandstabilitytoourfragmentedfamilyandprovidingabeautiful lifeforher.Ofcoursewiththepassingofhisownparentsandonlysibling,Ibethe believesourpurposewastobringafamilytohim.Hey,whateverthepurpose,Isay it’sbeenawin/winforusall.(Exceptmaybemoreofawinforussincehehashad toputupwithsomeinsanefamilydramaovertheyears!!) Then there’s the Step-Dad my husband has been to my two boys. My sweet husbanddeservesamedalofhonorforputtingupwithourdifficultieswhenheenteredourlives.Tryingtoblendtwofamilieswithdifferentparentingstyles,ideals andbaggagewasachallengingfeat,tosaytheleast,butyou,Teddie,neverwavered onyourcommitmenttomeandtomychildren.Youwereandhavebeenmoreof afathertothemthantheirownbiologicaldad.You’veshownthempatience,un- derstanding,fun,workethic,responsibilityanddiscipline.You’vebeenareliable, stableinfluencefortheminwaystheywillcontinuetorealizeastheymature.You’ve providedforthemwhentheirownfatherwouldn’t.You’vebelievedinthemandencouragedthemwhentheirownfatherabandonedthem.Youareanamazingfatherto yourdaughtersandtomyboysandtogetherwehavefourincrediblekids. Toeveryonewhogrewupwithoutaresponsiblefatherorwithahurtfulfather orevenwithnofatheratall:Ipraythatyouwillovercomethevoidandpainleft behind.Ipraythatyouwouldhaveotherfatherfigures,examplesoftruefatherhood, tohelpcomealongsideyoutoliftyouupandprovidehealingforyourheart.Ipray thatanyhurtorabuseyou’veencounteredwouldnotdefinewhoyouareorholdyou backfrombeingthevaluedandcherishedpersonthatyoutrulyare. Toallthestep-dads:Don’tunderestimatethepositiveinfluenceyoucanhave withyourstepchildren.Understandyourrolewiththem.Don’tforceyourparental statusonthemordemandthemtocallyou“dad.”Bethereforthem.Beinvolvedin whotheyareandwhattheydo.Supporttheirmother.Allowthemtosetthepaceof howtobondwithyou.Beconsistentinthewayyoutreatthemandanyofyourown biologicalchildren. Sowhat’stheperfectFather’sDayformostdads? Not neck ties, socks or golf balls. On the contrary, dads don’t really care about gifts at all (according to surveys…don’t shoot the messenger); dads prefer a day to do whatever they’d like with no nagging or chores.Theydon’tmindbeingcateredto,butbeingleft alone is okay, too. They’d like a day without having tomakeanybigdecisionsorthinkaboutworkissues. TheywantaFerrisBueller’sDayOffkindofday,aday wheretheycandoeverythingorabsolutelynothing.As Ferrissaid,“Thequestionisn’twhatarewegoingtodo. Thequestioniswhataren’twegoingtodo.” Summer 12 pt. 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Parrish Village Newspage 33 Manatee River Garden Club Blossoms with Awards TheManateeRiverGardenClub(MRGC)recentlyreceivedawardsatthestate, regionandnationallevelsofNationalGardenClubsforitsworkin2014.Atthe 89thAnnualConventionoftheFloridaFederationofGardenClubs(FFGC)heldin BocaRatononApril16-20,Stateawardswerepresentedandthenannouncedatthe localclub’sMaymeetingbyParkeFinold,theirDirectorforAwards: • Newsletter • MaryS.ComptonPublicity(forbestcoverageofclubactivities) • NationalGardenWeek:TheWeek’sactivitiesduringearlyJune2014 wereplannedbyChairJaniceHamlin.Forexample,onTuesdayofthat weekMRGCmemberswereencouragedtoperforma“RandomActof Gardening,”i.e.takingabouquetofflowersfromtheirgardenstoashut-in, orsurprisingtheirhairdresserorthecheck-outpersonatthegrocerystore withafloraldesign. • FloridaFlowerArrangementCalendarCrystalAward:LoriRichiewonfor herTableArtistryarrangementcreatedattheApril,2014,Stateconvention, andthenfeaturedastherunner-upinthe2016FFGCCalendar. ThenextgroupofawardswasgivenbytheStatetotheMRGCforits“Goin’to theDogs”StandardFlowerShow,heldearlylastNovemberandchairedbyParke FinoldandSharronJones.Itbroughttheseeminglydisparateconceptsoflovefora dogandthebeautyofplantstogetherattheFlowerShowfeaturingbeautifulfloral designsand“PawsinthePark”eventnextdooratLewisParkwithdogdemonstrations,vendorsandevenadogparade. • ClubStandardFlowerShow • FlowerShowFocalArea • FlowerShowSchedule SeveralindividualmemberswonFFGCtopStateawardsfortheirdesignsinthe MRGCFlowerShow. • CarolFriedmanforherTricolordesign • ParkeFinoldforherFloraliaIIDesigner’sChoicedesign • JaniceHamlinforherCollector’sShowcasedesign TheDeepSouthRegionofFederatedGardenClubsAnnualConventionheld March24-26inBirmingham,Alabama,issuedthefollowingawardstotheMRGC: • Topprizeforthe“Goin’totheDogs”FlowerShowSchedule • SecondplacefortheirPublicityPressBook Finally,attheNationalGardenClubsAnnualConventionheldMay12-18in Louisville,Kentucky,theMRGCreceivedtwoawards: • StandardFlowerShowAchievementAwardfor“Goin’totheDogs” • TiedforfirstplaceEducationPublicationAwardwithTidbits,acompila tionofsnippetsofinformationaboutgardening,horticultureandfloralde sign,submittedbyFFGCmembersandeditedbyParkeFinold Congratulationstoallforafineshowing! At left: Newsletter award - (l to r) Susan Beshore, Parke Finold, Judy Boehm. (Susan is editor; Parke is Director of Awards; Judy is Director of Publicity.) At left: Parke Finold’s Floralia II Designer’s Choice Award. Above: Publicity Award - Parke Finold,and Judy Boehm. (Parke is Director of Awards; Judy is Director of Publicity.) At right: Carol Friedman and Parke Finold. Flower Show Tri Color Award; Carol won award; Parke is Director of Awards. At left: Dog with Flowers image representative of “Goin’ to the Dogs” Standard Flower Show. At right: Carol Friedman’s Tri-Color Award. Parrish Village Newspage 34 For subscription information to the Parrish Village News, see page 41. Nothing Lasts Forever! Capt. Ric Liles, Reel Simple Fishing Adventures It makes a nice gift, too! TimeWise Repair Volu-Firm Set ® ® Lift away the years. Experience the power an innovative regimen created to target the advanced signs of aging. This premium set reduces the look of deep lines and wrinkles, restores the appearance of lifted contours and recaptures youthful volume. Are you ready to see these amazing results? Contact me to rediscover your youth. Grace Winkler 25% off Volu-Firm Sets* Independent Beauty Consultant www.marykay.com/gracewinkler (941) 545-0041 *Discount expires July 31, 2015 Lee Young and Capt. Ric with a hefty overslot redfish she caught while fishing in one of the areas charity tournaments recently. Jerri Phillips Team Latitude 27 International Broker Associate Realtor Wagner Realty www.jerriphillips.com 941-809-5059 Direct Contact me for a free market evaluation of your home & other helpful information. Nothinglastsforever.ThelastfishingreportIgavewasaverypositivereport withfishingbeingatthetopofthescale,nopunintended.Thingsonthewaterhave certainlysloweddownfromwhattheywere.Wearestillcatchingfish,butthenumbershavedecreasedandsohavetheaveragesizes.TheonlybitethatIhavethathas increasedistheSpanishmackerelbite.Ithasgottenbetterandthemacsareonfire presently.Tarponarestillaprettygoodbetifthat’syourthing. Theheathasbeenthebiggestculpritintheslowdownwitheverythingelse.It wasnotasurprise:it’sacyclewegothrougheveryyear.Thebrightsideisbaithas beenextremelyeasytogetandthatisneverabadthing.Ihavebeenconcentratingon fishingalittledeeperwaterthanIwasamonthagoandnotfishingtheshallowflats unlessweareatahighertideoronacloudyovercastday.Theshallowwaterheats uponlowertidesandbrightsunnyconditionsandthefisharesimplenotthereinthe numbersthattheyarewhenit’sdeeperorcloudedover. ThebestresultsIhavehadontheflatshavebeenonafternoontripswithincomingwaterwhentheseabreezeiskicking.Thoseconditionshaveproducedagood biteonthesouthshorelately.Ifyouarefishingotherareas,thatmaynotbethecase foryou.Theseabreezeonthesouthshoreofthebayincreasesthetideandgivesit strongermovement.Morewatermovementequalsbetterfishing.Whenthewateris notmovingwellandthetideisatastagethattheintensityisundesirable,tryfishing inanareathathasabottleneckeffect.Findaplacethatfunnelsthewaterflow,which willincreasetherateofmovement.Theseareaswillsometimesproducewhenthe otherareaswillnot.Youwillfigureagoodpatternwithyourfishinginyourareaif youfishenoughandtrytokeeptrackofalltheexperienceyougetfromtriptotrip. Untilnexttime,goodluckandbesafeonthewater.Remember:don’tletyour kidbetheonethatgotaway;takethemfishing. For charter information you can call 813-601-2900, email CaptainRic@msn. com,orvisitwww.ReelSimpleFishing.com. For charter information, you can call 813-601-2900, email [email protected], or visit www.ReelSimpleFishing.com. Parrish FatherCONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 thekey.Iplannedoutaweek’sofactivitiesinadvance. When the time came for Elizabeth to start kindergarten, we then realized we couldhavemadeabetterchoiceastotheschoolshewasrequiredtoattend.AftertryingtopersuademywifetomovetoManateeCountyfor10years,shefinallyrelented onthebasisofafinding,whatwebelievedtobe,abetterchoiceofschooldistricts. Wefoundawonderfulneighborhood,CountryCreek,ineastManateeCountywhich waswithinwalkingofGeneWittElementary,anA-ratedschool. AtGeneWittbothofmydaughtersexcelledacademically.Infact,whenElizabethwasinsecondgradeshewantedapuppyofherown.Ipromisedifshetested high enough to be accepted into the gifted program, I would buy her a puppy. It seemedtotakeaverylongprocess,butwhenitwasover,monthsafterouragreement,Elizabethcamehomefromschoolandthefirstwordsoutofhermouthwere “whencanIgetmypuppy”?Ofcourseafteraskingherwhy,shetoldmeshewas acceptedintothegiftedprogram.ThatishowweendedupwithTiny,ourblackand whiteChihuahua,whoisnow10yearsoldandisatypicalChihuahua,Shethinks sheisaRottweilerandreallyonlylikesourfamily. Irememberonetimeinparticular.Mywifehadtogotoadoctor’sappointment. Afterwards,weweregoingtogotolunchsoElizabethandItaggedalong.Itmust havebeenaholidaybecausemywifewasoffworkandElizabethwasnotinschool. Shewasaroundfiveorsix.Thewaitingroomwasfullofpeople.Iwentintothe officewithmywifewhileElizabethstayedinthemainwaitingroomreading.When mywifeandIcameout,Elizabethwasreadingmywife’sbooktothepeopleinthe waitingroomwhowereamazedathowfastshecouldreadagrownupbookandthe wordsshepronouncedandunderstood.TheyaskedmewhatIhaddonetoenable hertoreadlikethatandIsimplytoldthenIwaswiththemeverydayandweread constantly.InthesummerIdidathingcalled“PenniesforPages.”Bothmychildren wereawardedapennyforeverypagetheyread.Ialmostwentbrokeseveralsummersbutwasglad.Also,whoeverreadthemostreceivedanextra“Bonus.” Whentherecessionhitandhomespricesandthestockmarketbegantotumble, I decided it was time again to make the move to a less expensive house, but still allowing Elizabeth to remain at Carlos Haile Middle School. Rachel at that time wasstillatGeneWitt.Unfortunately,thefollowingschoolyear,bothElizabethand Rachelhadtoswitchschools.ElizabethwenttoBuffaloCreekstartingin7thgrade andRachelstarted5thgradeatWilliamsElementary,whichisrightnextdoortoour sub-division,ChelseaOaks. When it was time for Elizabeth to start high school, I had to decide to try to choiceherintoLakewoodRanchHighSchoolorsendhertotheIBprogramatSoutheast.Afterweighingtheoptions,inparticularthecrosscountryteamandcoaches atbothschools,wedecidedtosendhertoLakewoodRanch.Elizabethparticipated andmadetheVarsityCrosscountry-teamall4years,qualifyingwiththeteamforthe Coming October 24th Another Great Concert for the Community at the Florida Railroad Museum 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Parrish Village Newspage 35 Florida State Finals inTallahassee all four years as well. She was on theVarsity TrackTeamherfirstthreeyears.Shechosenottoparticipateintrackhersenioryear aswantedtodevotehertimetootherpursuitsafterschool.Shewasalsointhefollowingclubs:LakewoodLeaders,FellowshipofChristianAthletes,StudentGovernment,NationalHonorSociety,PowerHourTutortoESOLstudents,KeyClub,Blood DriveCommunitymember,JuniorAdvisoryBoardmember,SeniorAdvisoryBlood member,9-yeargirlscoutmember,7-yearcoastalcleanupvolunteerandcontributed over300hourstoManateeCountyasavolunteer. Herawardsincludedthefollowing:2015UFScholarshipAward,2015Cross CountryMustangAward,2014WellesleyBookAwardPresidentialAward,APScholarwithDistinction,2013SuperlativeSpanishAwardand2012SuperlativeService AwardRecipientforPowerHourTutoring. HerweightedGPAisa4.7333andisranked1stoutofaclassof464.Shehas taken13APcourses,receivinganAineveryclass.MywifeandIweredisappointed todiscoverthatherschooldoesnotrecognizevaledictoriansorsalutatorians.Ijust feltsheneededtoberecognizedforheraccomplishments.Sheisveryhumbleand doesnoteventellanyoneabouthergradesorherclassrank.Ialwaystaughtherand hersisterhumility. DespitebeingadmittedtotheUniversityofFloridainthefall,shedecidedto startthissummertofamiliarizeherselfwiththecampusbeforealltheotherstudents arrive.Asmentioned,shereceivedaPresidentialScholarship.Wehadalsobought theFloridapre-paidplanwhenshewasborn,butonlyfortuition.WiththePresidentialScholarshipandBrightFutures,hercollegewillbecompletelycoveredforall fouryears.ShewasalsoacceptedfortheHonorsProgramattheUF.Shealsoplans tojoinasororityassoonasshecanatUF.Sheisplanningonapre-medmajortoone daybecomeaNeurologist.Thebrainhasalwaysfascinatedher. I,ontheotherhandcontinuedtostayandhometakingcareofthehouse,yard, pets,bills,shopping,etc.etc.Atonepoint,severalyearsagoIturneddownajob offer with Jackson and Kelly, one of the largest Law Firms in the country at that time,withofficesinWestVirginia,Kentucky,OhioandWashington,D.C.Ithought maybeitwastimetoreturntowork,butrealizedmymostimportantworkwashere athome,atleastawhilelonger. WhenIreturntowork,Ibelieveinalwaysbeingthereforclients.Thatrequires 100%commitment.Familyisstillmynumberoneconcernfornow. Mypersonalphilosophyonraisingchildrenisyouhavejustonechancetoraise yourchildrentherightway.Youoweittothepersonyoubroughtintotheworld,as wellastoyourcommunity,toguideandhelpthemtobesuccessfulandgoodcitizens (people)andaboveallelselovethem.Althoughsomeofmyclassmateshavehad illustriouscareers,IhavenoregretsofmydecisionwhenIlookatmychildrenand seethatsparkfortheloveoflearningandhelpingothers. Music & Art by the Train Concert Parrish Village Newspage 36 Look No Further... WOODY’S DESIGNS Is Here! Custom Cabinetry & Granite Counter Tops Flooring All Hard Surfaces Tile-Backsplash-Shower Tile Finish Trim Work Painting Custom Pavers Decking Pressure Washing Specializing in Kitchens and Bathrooms Established since 1986 Stephen Woodland 941-776-8068 941-445-1251 [email protected] Manatee County State History Fair Team Captures “Best in State” in Four Division Categories… Seven Students Advance to Nationals NewsfromManateeCounty’sHistoryFairCoordinatorsattheFloridaStateHistoryFairawardsceremonyinTallahasseeonMay5thwasjubilant!Manatee CountystudentshadjustwonthreeFirstPlaceandone Second Place division awards. In all, seven Manatee CountystudentswillrepresentFloridaattheNational HistoryDaycompetitioninWashington,D.C.andCollegePark,MarylandthisJunefromthe14th–18th. Addedprideisrealizedbythefactthatexactlyhalf of Manatee’s entries went to the final round of judgingintheircategory.Inthe31yearsthattheManatee CountyHistoricalCommissionhasproducedandcoordinated Manatee County’s participationin the Florida StateHistoryFaircompetition,the2015teamhastruly madehistory! TheFloridaHistoryFair(FHF)isanannual,statewideactivitythatenhancestheteachingandlearningof historyatelementaryandsecondarylevels.Sponsored bytheMuseumofFloridaHistory,thisyear’sFairdrew 654entriesfrom31competingcountiesandinvolved 1,105studentsand304teachersfrom210schools. Florida joins 49 states, the District of Columbia, PuertoRico,AmericanSamoa,Guam,andinternational schoolsinEastandSouthAsiaasanaffiliateofNationalHistoryDay(NHD),whichwasestablishedin1974. NHDpromoteshistoryintheclassroombyofferingstudentstheresourcesandsupporttodooriginalresearch aboutpeople,ideas,andeventsofthepast. Earlierthisyear,ManateeCountystudentsentered thecompetitionheldattheirschool.Eachschoolthen screenedtheseentriesaccordingtoguidelinesprovided throughtheNationalHistoryDaycriteriaand176entrieswereselectedtoadvancetothecountylevelforanotherroundofjudgingbycommunityvolunteersguidedbyManateeVillageHistoricalParkstaff.Thosebest suitedforthechallengesofthenextlevelofcompetitionineachcategorywerechosentorepresentManateeCountyatFloridaHistoryFair.Teammembershad severalmonthstogroomprojectsoraddresearchmaterialusingprimarysourcessuchaspersonalinterviews withhistoricalfigures. InearlyMay,ManateeCountyStateHistoryFair teammembersandfamiliesconvergedattheStatecapitalattheTallahasseeCommunityCollegetobegintheir fast-moving, adrenalin-packed 2-day agenda. On day one,studentsfacedoffwithcompetitorsintheircategoryatvariouscampussites.By2:00p.m.,thehighest scoringprojectswereannouncedandasecondroundof competitionensued.Thatevening,theteamandfamily members gathered at a banquet in their honor to celebratetheirachievementsandtheday’srigorouscompetition and runoffs. On day two, winners were announcedinanawardsceremonytohundredsofanxious studentstheircoordinatorsandfamiliesassembledina largeauditorium. K.C.Smith,formerFloridaHistoryFairCoordinatorfor15years,gavethekeynoteaddressthisyear. SmithrelatedthroughquotesfromformerHistoryFair participants,bothcontestwinnersandthosewhodidn’t rank, that the real prizes for participating in National HistoryDayarenotthecertificatesormedals,butthe skills students gain through conducting historical researchanddocumentation,criticalthinking,academic writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills. She related stories from former participants who have excelled in professions that have relatively little to do withhistory,andyethavegainedsuccessthroughtheir experiencesintheprogram.Smithnotedthatthereisa similaritybetweenarchaeologyandthetypeofhistorical research conducted by students who participate in NationalHistoryDay.Ofthisshesaid,“It’snotwhat youfind-it’swhatyoufindout.” At left Felicia May, 1st Place winner, Senior Division Historical Paper, with Museum of Florida History director, Dr. Jeana Brunson. At right Hannah Arduini, 1st Place winner, Junior Division Historical Paper, with Museum of Florida History director, Dr. Jeana Brunson. One of Parrish’s Finest Settlers Parrish Village Newspage 37 Norma LeGrange Kennedy CrawfordParrishwasacattlemanandalwayssearchingforlandthatwouldaccommodatehiscattle.Hewasalwayssearchingfortheopenrange.SomehisjourneytookhimfromGeorgiawherehewasborntodifferentareasofFloridabefore settlingdowninwhatwasthencalled“OakHill.” CrawfordhadmarriedhisbrideMary(VanZant)andwasraisingafamilyduringallthismovement.ThefirstareatheysettledwasintheSuwanneeRiversection developingacresoflandintosuccessfulfarmland.BythetimetheWarbetweenthe StateorUSCivilWar,Crawfordwasblindinoneeyeandcouldnotparticipateinthe Wars;however,hedidsupporttheconfederacy.Hedidcontributebystayingbehind helpingthefamiliesofthosewhohadjoinedtheconflicts.Afterthewarwasover, heandhisfamilybeganagainlookingforopenrangelandasthenewsettlershad beguntoerectfencestotheirlandstocontaintheirherds.Heloadeduphisfamilyin coveredwagonsandroundeduphiscattleandbeganthehardtreksouthwardlooking forlandthatwouldsupporthisfamilyandcattle. Thefamilydidfinallysettlein1868onacreageonornearthepresentUSHighway301inthetownofOakHill,nowParrish.Theyhadenduredmanyhardships duringtheirtripsouthward,evenabreakoutofMalariawhichhadkeptthemmoving south.Hishomesteadwasoneofseveralthatgrewupalongthemajornorth-south cattletrail.Thateventuallybecamethemainhighwayandwasusedtosendbeefto feedtheconfederatesduringthewaryears. CrawfordhadpurchasedhislandholdingsfromMajorIredellTurner,whohad moved his family to Braidentown of which did become the permanent home of Crawford and Mary Parrish. This property was open range and the each settler’s cattlewereidentifiedbythemethodofbranding.Summerroundupswereheldgatheringupthesettlerscattletoidentifythemformarket.The“Cowhunters”asthey werecalledalongwiththeircowdogs,workedtoseparatetheyoungercattlefromthe herd,brandedandsetfree.Thismethodkepttheirherdsproductive. ThefullygrowncattlewereshippedtoCuba,KeyWestortheBahamasfortrade. Thiswasnoeasytaskasinthoseroundupdays,thecowhunterswouldbeonalertto wolvesthatwouldcomeinatnightandkillthecalves.Theyalsowereonthelookout forwildanimals,suchaslargebears,alligatorsorwildcatsthatwouldcomeinan attacktheircattle.Thefamiliessufferedmanyhardshipsinjusttryingtosurvive. Thepioneerwomencarriedmuchoftheresponsibilityinraisingthefamilyand gettingthemenofftoeitherwarorworking the land. Many families were very largeinordertohavehelpontheirfarms. Life expectancy was not long. Many diedininfancy.Mealswereprovidedby gardens; meat that was killed, cleaned and butchered; and they baked from scratchalongwithmilkingthecowsdaily.Theyworkedfromdaylighttodarkto providewhatwasneededfortheirfamilies.Dairyproductsweremadebyhand; water was drawn from wells. Laundry was done by hand using open fires and kettleswithscrubboardtocleanthefamily’sclothing. Through all of this, they did take timeforspecialevents.Neighborsjoined togetherforpotluckmeals,canegrinding,hogkillsusingeverypartofthehog andthendividedamongthefamilies. Crawford Parrish. Parrish’s work in cattle kept CrawfordonthemovebeforecompletelyretiringtoManateeCountyin1895.Hewould becomecontenttoliveouttheremainderofhisdaysraisinghisgardenandworking onimprovingthegroveonhishomestead.HesettledintoaroutineofBiblereading, gardening,beingwithfamilyandtalkingwithtravelersthatwouldpasshishome. 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Alicea BROKER/OWNER 941.776.1010 “Real Estate Done Right” Parrish Village Newspage 38 Adoptions and news from the Humane Society of Manatee County Not only do you take home your new best friend, but all of the animals are spayedorneutered,microchippedanduptodateonalltheirvaccinations.Petinsurancefor30daysisalsoincluded.Adoptionfeesare$75forallthedogsandkittens, $50foradultcats6monthsorolder. What is the Selection Criteria? Petsplacedupforadoptionneedtobeofsoundtemperamentandgoodhealth. Petswithahistoryofsevereaggressionoruntreatableconditionsarenotsuitablefor theadoptionprogram.Manyanimalsundergosubstantialmedicaland/orbehavioral rehabilitationpriortoplacementforadoption.Forexample,thedogenrichmentand obedienceprogram,staffedbyagroupofdedicatedvolunteers,workswithallthe dogstohelpthemdevelopgoodmannersaswellasspecialneedsdogsinorderto resolvebehaviorproblemsthatotherwisewouldbeadeterrenttoadoption. Do you ever get purebred dogs or cats? It is estimated that about 25 percent of the animals brought to the shelter are purebreds.Ifyouareinterestedinaspecificbreed,checkthepetliststoseeifone is available. The Humane Society of Manatee County also works with purebred dogrescueorganizations.Manytimes,thesedogsaretransferredfromtheHumane Societytorescuegroupswhospecializeinadoptionofaparticularbreed.Thatway HSMChasmoreroomformixbreeds. Can I return a pet I’ve adopted? Yes,theHumaneSocietyofManateeCountywantsyouandyourpettobea goodfitforeachotherandrecognizesthatdespiteeveryone’sbestefforts,sometimes thisdoesn’thappen.Termsofreturnare: TheHumaneSocietyofManateeCountywillacceptyourpetbackwithin10 days of adoption. After 10 days each animal will be evaluated according to the Why Adopt? EverytimeyouadoptananimalfromtheHumaneSocietyofManateeCounty, HSMCselectioncriteria.Theadoptionfeeisnon-refundable. Pleasecall747-8808todiscussyourcircumstanceswithacounselorandschedyouenablethemtosavethelifeofanotheranimalinneedofalovinghome.Each adoptionalsobringstheHumaneSocietyonestepclosertobecomingahumanecom- uleadateandtimeforreturn. munity–acommunitywherealladoptableanimalsfindpermanentlovinghomesand “Like” the Humane Society of Manatee County on Facebook euthanasiaisnolongeracceptedasameansofpopulationcontrol. TakealookattheHSMCFacebookpage.You’llfindpetsavailableforadop TheHumaneSociettyisproudofitsefforts,andtheBoard,staff,andvolunteers ofHSMCarecommittedtoplacing100percentoftheanimalsbroughttoHSMCfor tion,recentadoptions,specialeventsthatarecomingupsoonandmanyothernews aboutSocietyprograms.YoucanalsocatchuponallthenewsabouttheHumane adoptionintopermanent,lovinghomes. Society’sprograms.Thereisevenamapshowingthelocation. FAQ About Adoptions What does the adoption fee include? Keller Williams Volunteers Help Animals on RED Day 2015 Brightandearlytheyshowedupreadytodedicatetheirmorningtohelpingthe animalcarestaffwiththedailycleaningandpreparationsforthedayattheHumane SocietyofManateeCounty.Forthenexttwohourstheycleanedandhosedkennels, cleanedcatboxesandkittycondos,hauledlaundrytothewashersanddryersand muchmore. “Ilovedit!”saidAnnWolpers,oneofthevolunteers.“Itwasfun,alittlehot, butIenjoyeddoingit.”Manyofthevolunteersweredogandcatloversthemselves thoughtheyrealizedhowmuchworkitistocarefor28dogsand54catseachand everyday. “ItwasapleasurehavingtheKellerWillliamsvolunteersworkwithusforthe morning.Theywereenthusiasticandshowedupreadytowork,”saidTravisJones Shelter/AdoptionsManager. Introducedin2009,REDDay,whichstandsforRenew,EnergizeandDonate,is KellerWilliamsRealty’sannualdayofservice.EachyearonthesecondThursday ofMay,associatesspendthedayawayfromtheirbusinessesservingworthyorganizationsandcausesintheircommunities.JimWolcott,SallyMacDonald,Leland Wallace,OlgaOrchiyan,KaciHamilton,TammiePickardandAnnWolpersdonated theirservicetodaytoHSMC. TheHumaneSocietyofManateeCountyisaprivatenonprofit501(c)(3)organizationthatreceivesnofundingfromtaxpayersoranyotherumbrellaorganization. ThemissionofHSMCistoprovidecriticallife-savingsheltering,veterinary,adoptionandhumaneeducationprogramstoourcommunity.Formoreinformationvisit ourwebsiteatwww.humanemanatee.org. Duette Students Support Earth Day Parrish Village Newspage 39 Publix Helps Duette Students with Mother’s Day Students made their own BINGO boards ofthingstheythought theywouldfindasrecycled,reusedortrash on campus. 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Parrish, Florida 34219 941-798-YMCA (9622) www.manateeymca.org Parrish Village Newspage 41 May 2015 Trivia Answers 1. d.2005 2. c.39,74,111 3. c.OneGallon 4. d.1921 5. d.StormSurge 6. d.NoneoftheAbove 7. a.Andrew 8. d.80 9. d.30miles-ItcanhappenhereinParrish! 10. d.Debby BONUS:21-Q,U,X,Y,Znotused Subscribe to the Parrish Village News SomepeoplewhousedtoliveinParrishhaveaskedhowtheycanreceivethe Parrish Village News.Theansweristosubscribeanditwillbemailedtoyoumonthly.Thepapercomesoutatthefirstofeverymonthandwillbemailedtoyourresidence-nomatterwhereyoulive.Youcankeepupwithwhat’sgoingoninParrish aswellasseethegrowthandimportantnewsaffectingthisarea. Therearepeoplewhoareenjoying“ThisOldHouse”andhaverequestedcopies aswellasthoseoutsidethemailingareainBradenton,SunCity,Wimaumaandother placesneartoParrish. Keepupwitheveythingthroughthislocalnewspaper.Thepaperis48pages long.Ithasbeeninbusinessforover20yearsandkeepsongrowing!Localbusinessesfinditagreatplacetoadvertisetheirservicesandproducts.Readersgiveit highmarks.Sendinyoursubscriptiontoday. About the Author: Jim Casey is a Parrish-based Game Show Host and has entertained thousands in the Bradenton and Sarasota area since 2010. You can play the Game Show and try to win $500 Wednesday nights at 9:45 p.m. at the State Road 64 Applebee’s. Full schedule at www.floridagameshow.com. Live outside the mailing area for the newspaper? Leave the area for the summer months? Want to see that a friend receives a copy of the newspaper? Subscribe to the Parrish Village News! Use the handy form at the left! Parrish Village Newspage 42 Worship Services FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF PARRISH 12125 71st Street East Parrish, FL 34219 941-776-1533 Rev. Joe Skidmore, Pastor Sunday Services Bible Classes, all ages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:45 AM Morning Worship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11:00 AM Evening Worship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:00 PM Wednesday Services Youth Group Meetings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 PM Prayer Meeting and Bible Study. . . . . . . . .7:00 PM Parrish Baptist Learning Center Monday through Friday 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM casualatmosphere,engagingmusic relevantteaching,funkidsprograms @ Williams Elementary School 3404 Ft Hamer Road 941-803-4722 Check our website for Sunday Service Times www.gonorthriver.org Faith Lutheran Church 9608 Highway 301 North Parrish, Florida 34219 941-776-1395 EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH OF PARRISH 8305Highway301North Parrish,Florida34219 ChurchOffice-722-0218 “Making Heaven a reality here on earth” 10 AM Sunday 6:30 PM Wednesday A FRIENDLY, SPIRIT-FILLED GATHERING Nursery & Childrens Ministry 5425 39th Street E, Bradenton, FL www.moreofHim.org 941-806-7550 NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH 9422 Old Tampa Road Parrish, Florida 34219 Church Office - 776-8687 www.nhbconline.org Kevin Thompson Senior Pastor Sunday Services SundaySchool(forallages)..9:15AM AllAges Worship..................10:30AM Children’sChurch..........10:30AM EveningWorship............6:00PM Nurseryavailableforallservices Wednesday AdultBibleStudy&Prayer.....7:00PM AwanaClub(ages3-6thGrade).7:00PM WordofLife(Teens)..........7:00PM Everyone Welcome New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church Rev. Rick Chaffin, Pastor Sunday Services 9:00AM.......................Worship 9:00AM.......SundaySchool/BibleStudy 10:30AM......................Worship 10:30AM............Children’sChurch Wednesday Services 5:30PM..............HandbellChoir 5:45PM....................Worship 6:00PM..Children’sandYouthActivities 6:30PM......................Choir EVERYONE WELCOME! (NurseryProvided) MY FATHER’S HOUSE 7215 US Highway 301 N Ellenton, FL 34219 Rev. James W. Berrien, Pastor Saint Frances Cabrini Catholic Church Come Check Us Out WE SAY YES TO CHRIST!!!!!! Non-Denominational Spirit-Filled Contemporary Worship St. Mary’s Baptist Church Erie Road Parrish, Florida 34219 Reverend Fletcher Lawson, Jr., Pastor 941-776-3723 Fellowship Alliance Church 5735 69th Street East Palmetto, Florida 34221 Phone: 941-723-9593 www.FellowshipAllianceChurch.com Pastor Bruce Quackenbush Sunday Services 6:00PMPrayerMeeting(inhomes) Third Friday each month 1WayCafe-Doorsopenat7:00PM The cafe offers: praise music, a featuredartist,openmicandfreerefreshments. Small Groups - call Church Office for times Email: [email protected] Crossroads Christian Church 1400 10th Street W, Palmetto, FL 941-729-2327 Pastor Jeff Mohler Bible Study - Sunday 9:00 a.m. Church Services - Sunday 10:00 a.m. Bible Study - Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. Traditional Worship 8:15 AM Contemporary Worship 9:45 AM Blended Worship 11:11 AM Sunday School 9:45 AM www.parrishmethodist.com 12180 Highway 301 North and CR 675 @ flashing yellow light Back to the Word Church Pastor : Dr. Jim Parker 7710 121st Ave. E, Parrish, FL 34219 155 W. Center Ave., Sebring, FL 33870 941-773-7081 Pastors; Revs. Robert & Anne Barber (941) 776-9016 SabbathServices: Saturday at 10:30 AM - Parrish, FL Saturday at 5:30 PM - Sebring, FL 9:15AMSundaySchool-Allages 10:30AMPraise,Worship&Word 6:00PMBilingualService(English/Spanish) (Coffee&Cookiesatallservices!) NEWCHRISTIAN NON-DENOMINATIONALCHURCH YOUAREINVITED! Sundays Wednesdays 7:00PMWorship&BibleStudy (Adults&Youth) Bible-Based - Casual Dress Nursery Available ALL WELCOME Atthechurchatthe“Y” ComeworshipwithuseverySunday 6PM StartingFebruary14th There’s a place for you in My Father’s House! ManateeFamilyYMCA, 12214US301NinParrish PASTORDANNAWARA phone:365-5433/920-5511 www.THELIVINGSANTUARY.COM 12001 69th Street East Parrish, Florida 34219 941-776-9097 Pastor “Jay” J. Jancarz Saturday Mass: 4:00 PM Sunday Masses: 8:00 AM, 10:30 AM and 12:00 noon (12:00 noon Mass from Christmas to Easter) Confessions - Saturday 3:00 PM Connecting people with the life-changing power of Jesus Christ (IntersectionofUSHwy301N and72ndSt.E/AmsterdamAve.) 11915 82nd St E Parrish, FL 34219 941-776-2568 www.faithparrish.com Interim Pastor - Kenneth L. Hinrichs Saturday Service - 4:30 PM Sunday Service - 10:30 AM Bible Study - 9:15 AM Sunday School - 10:30 AM Parrish United Methodist Church Dress Down & Be Yourself Service Times: Sunday 9:00 am & 11:00 am WestCoast Church.com 11750 U.S, Highway 301 Parrish, FL 34219 (941) 776-2422 Sunday service at 10:30 a.m. 825 9th Street W, Bradenton, FL 34205 941-776-0026 - email: [email protected] www.kingdomlifechristianchurch.org Don Sturiano - Pastor Nursery and children’s church provided North River Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ 3914US301N APOSTOLIC in doctrine PENTECOSTAL in experience 941-723-9693 North River Church of Christ 13885U.S.Highway301North Parrish,Florida34219 (941)776-1134 www.NorthRiverChurchofChrist.org [email protected] Sundays BibleClasses(allages).....10:00AM MorningWorship...........11:00AM EveningWorship...........6:00PM Wednesdays BibleClasses.............7:00PM Personal home Bible studies or correspondence courses upon request ST. MARY’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 1010 24th Avenue West Palmetto, Florida 34221 (941) 722-5292 Weekly Schedule Sunday: 7:40 a.m. Holy Eucharist / Rite I 9:00 a.m. Adult & Children’s Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist / Rite II Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist & Healing Service Thursday: Smart Guys Tutoring 4:30 p.m. The Rev. Glen Graczyk First Baptist Church of Gillette 3301 Moccasin Wallow Road Palmetto, Florida 34221 (941) 722-1937 [email protected] www.gillettefbc.org Sunday Service Sunday School - 9:30 AM Children’s Worship - 10:30 AM Worship Service - 10:30 AM Everyone Welcome! (Nursery Provided) Harvest Field Community Church Where you can count on Christ! Non-denominational Bible based - Christ centered Worship Services 10:00 AM Sundays Nursery available 7710 121st Avenue East, Parrish, FL Casual dress, warm fellowship Music is a combination of contemporary and hymns Bible Study 7:00 PM each Wednesday Pastor: Rev. Terry L. Cary - 941-725-4150 “Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore to send out workers into his harvest fields.” Mat. 9:38 NIV BETHISRAEL The Jewish Congregation of Sun City Center 1115DelWebbBlvd.E. SunCityCenter(813)634-2590 SHABBATSERVICESFRIDAYEVENINGAT7:45PM TORAHSTUDYSATURDAYAT12NOON Rabbi: Philip Aronson Cantor: Dr. Sam Isaac Parrish Village Newspage 43 May News from Williams Elementary School Thank You for A Very Special Staff Appreciation Week! Three Retiring Teachers Honored Weathermen Visit Students Nancy McCabe, Kindergarten, Pat McKinley and Nancy Watterson, 2nd grade, were recognized for their many years with the Manatee County School District at the recent school board meeting. They are retiring at the end of the school year. Best wishes to these fantastic teachers! Williams Elementary’s 3rd thru 5th grade students were recently visited by ABC 7’s Chief Meteorologist, Bob Harrigan and Meteorologist John Scalzi. Mr. Harrigan spoke to the students about his job as a meteorologist and also how important it is to be careful during bad weather and lightning. Mr. Scalzi also talked about the weather and how to be storm ready. To the delight of the students, he performed experiments to show how hurricanes happen and how clouds form. Students enjoyed meeting both Mr. Harrigan and Mr. Scalzzi first hand. Thank you for visiting Williams Elementary and showing us how to be storm ready! Spring Book Fair Successful Williams Thanks Volunteers The Spring Book Fair was a huge success! There were many fantastic books, posters, pencils etc. available for all age groups. We appreciate the students and their families who supported our Spring Book Fair. Keep on Reading! Students Earn Pizza Party A BIG thank you to Ferraro’s in Parrish for providing pizzas for this year’s students who earned enough wolfhowls to be Principal and Assistant Principal. “Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” -Leo Buscaglia Thank you to our dedicated and wonderful Volunteers and Business Partners at Williams Elementary! Parrish Village Newspage 44 The Parrish Civic Association welcomes our new and returning members! Thank you for your support! Basic Doug & Vicki Brown Whitney Ellis Community Booster Jonas & Joan Bryant Mel & Helen Colman James & Theresa Joiner Howard & Ellie Jones Iris McClain Frank & Gloria Perry Joel & Bonny Whidden Parrish Sponsor Sondra Thorson Community Patron 1st Manatee Bank Florida Railroad Museum Stan D. Perkins - Keller-Williams Realty Community Sponsor Florida Power & Light Join the Parrish Civic Association for 2015 TheParrishCivicAssociationhasbeengoingstrongforover30years.Inthebeginning,itaccomplishedareallysignificantthingforParrish-helpingtoestablish theParrishFireDepartment.ThishashadsomuchimportancetoParrish. Afteralltheseyears,theParrishCivicAssociationisstillworkinghardforthecommongoodofthecommunity:organizingtheParrishHeritageDayFestivalincludingtheparadeandChiliCookOff,helpingwiththeParrishChildren’sChristmasPartyforneedychildrenandfamilies,helpingtogettheYestablishedinParrish, developingOverlaystotheManateeCountyComprehensivePlanandtheVillage,andcurrentlyworkingwiththeParrishArtsCounciloncleaningupthecorridoralong 301fromCR675toMoccasinWallowRoad.Westillhaveworktodo. HelpusoutinthiseffortbyjoiningtheParrishCivicAssociationin2015.Aformisonpage47.Clipitout,completeit,encloseacheckandmailitintoday! Helpyourcommunitycontinuetheefforts! Mark the date - October 24, 2015 - 11 AM to 4 PM - “Music & Art by the Train” Share Your Story. Share Your Power. Save Lives. BLOOD DRIVE “I realized I could make a difference in my community by encouraging others to donate blood.” Raye — Okeechobee, Florida A LPHA O K UTDOOR ITCHENS l NOT ALL HEROES WEAR CAPES Donate blood or platelets two times between May 1 - August 31, 2015 and be entered to WIN a TV, iPad or an Apple Watch. A total of 20 prizes will be given! Visit oneblood.org/2FromYou for details and official rules. l Annie Lucy Williams Elementary Thursday, June 4, 2015 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM All donors will receive a OneBlood Tervis® Tumbler and a wellness checkup including blood pressure, temperature, iron count and cholesterol screening! l Help us better serve you! Make an appointment online at www.oneblooddonor.org and use sponsor code #16772 1.888.9.DONATE (1.888.936.6283) Picture ID Requested. 2907 COUNTRY RIVER DRIVE PARRISH, FLORIDA 34219 941-725-0156 EXPERT DESIGN & CRAFTMANSHIP ALL TYPES OF OUTDOOR CABINETRY WE BUILD ALL OUR CABINETS ALPHAOUTDOORKITCHENS.COM One of Parrish’sCONTINUED FROM PAGE 37 Parrish Village Newspage 45 lived outthe remainderofhisdayssurroundedbyhisfamilyandlovedones. SeveralstoriesaretoldabouthowParrishgotitsname:oneisitwasnamedafter CrawfordParrishandtheotherwasitwasnamedafterJohnParrishwhodonatedthe landfortherailroad.Thenamechangecameaboutbecauseofthepostoffice.You see,therewasan“OakHill”ontheeastcoastofFloridaandthepostaldepartment saiditwouldbetooconfusingtoleavethenamethesame.Thetownagreedand petitionedtochangethenametoParrish. AnoteofinterestisMaryParrishplantedtheOldCypressTreethatislocatedon 121stAvenueEastnearthebackentranceofthepostofficebybringingitbackfroma fishingtripandplantingitnearawaterpitcherpumptokeepitalive.Thattreestands todayandisover100yearsofage. CrawfordParrishdiedin1899.Marydiedin1905andtheyareburiedatFortner CemeteryinParrish. Lotsofstoriesaretoldtodaybythepioneerfamiliesthroughtalesthathavebeen passeddownthroughtheirfamilies.Iamsuresomestorieshavebeenembellished; however,itistheclosestthingwehavetothetruth.So,Ithinkyoucantakethese articles that are written today and “Historical Fiction” as they have been told and retoldwithsomerealfactsandsomefiction. Scenes from the Recent Jam Session at Brown’s Grove Farm Market Good Time!!! “Our Name Says It All” “WELCOME TO PARADISE” SALES AND VACATION RENTALS FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS ELLENTON OFFICE: 941-729-2381 PARRISH OFFICE: 941-776-1411 ParadiseRealty.com New Listing New Listing Reduced Good Music!!! $269,900 Beautifully updated 2/2 single family, 2 car garage, lake view, minutes to the Gulf Jo Anne Curtan 941-809-2488 $62,000 1/1 condo at Ironwood, pool, tennis, furnished, carport, great location Mary Burke 941-524-8969 New Listing $34,500 $399,900 3/3 single family in Rye Wilderness, upgrades, open plan, 3 car garage, large lot, pool Mary Burke 941-524-8969 New Listing Ridgewood Estates, 2/2, sunroom, hardwood and tile flooring, community pool, 55+ community Terry Nipper 941-725-0433 $17,900 Colony Cove 2/2, private setting, tuenkey furnished, clubhouses, pool Terry Nipper 941-725-0433 A Must See! $57,900 Veranda Springs well cared for 2/2, upgraded appliances, newer roof, community pool Dawn Trook 941-962-0297 MOBILE HOMES NEEDED FOR SALE OR LEASE LICENSED REAL ESTATE AGENTS AND MOBILE HOMES SALES PERSONS NEEDED RENTAL RENTAL Ridgewood Estates 2/2 annual in a popular gated, 55+ community with pool and clubhouses. Turnkey furnished, small pet okay. $1250 monthly. Terry Nipper 941-725-0433 or Bonnie Manny 941-807-5192 PARRISH 12244 US HWY 301 N. l NORTH RIVER 2500 Blk of US HWY 301 N. Ridgewood Estates 2/2 annual, furnished, storage shed with washer and dryer. 55+ community with pool and clubhouses. $1150 monthly. Terry Nipper 941-725-0433 or Bonnie Manny 941-807-5192 l HOLMES BEACH 5201 Gulf Drive l BRADENTON BEACH 102 Bridge Street Parrish Village Newspage 46 2015 Hurricane Season Everything You’ve Always Wanted in a Bank and More! Jackie Felix, Felix Financial Group At 1st Manatee Bank, we realize your needs are as individual as you are. When you bank with us, you are assured personalized service and uncompromised customer care. The difference is in the details • Locally Owned • Community Involvement • Commercial & Personal Banking • Senior Checking • Online Banking TheseasonofficiallybeginsonJune1,2015andendsonNovember30,2015.These dateshistoricallydescribetheperiodeachyearwhenmosttropicalcyclonesformin theAtlanticbasinandareadoptedbyconvention.However,theformationoftropicalcyclonesispossibleatanytimeoftheyear.Thefirststorm,Ana,developeda monthbeforetheofficialstartoftheseason,becomingthefirstpre-seasontropical orsubtropicalcyclonesince2012’sBeryl,theearliest-formingcyclonesince2003’s Ana,andthesecond-earliestcycloneonrecordtostriketheUnitedStates.Despitethe unusuallyearlystart,anongoingElNiñoeventwasforecastbymanyorganizations tolimittropicalcycloneactivityinthebasinthroughouttheseason. 900 53rd Ave. E., Bradenton • 941.776.5040 12215 US 301 N., Parrish • 941.776.5040 5100 Cortez Rd. W., Bradenton • 941.795.5040 www.1stmanatee.com Hurricanes are strong storms that can be life-threatening as well as cause serious property-threateninghazardssuchasflooding,stormsurge,highwindsandtornadoes.Historyteachesthatalackofhurricaneawarenessandpreparationarecommonthreadsamongallmajorhurricanedisasters.Byknowingyourvulnerabilityand whatactionsyoushouldtake,youcanreducetheeffectsofahurricanedisaster.The AtlantichurricaneseasonlastsfromJunetoNovember,withthepeakseasonfrom mid-AugusttolateOctober. Member FDIC • Bauer 5-Star Rated Bank Familiarize yourself with these terms to help identify a hurricane hazard. • • • • • • • • SustainedWinds-Areaveragewindsmeasuredatabout33feetabovethe ground. TropicalDepression-Cloudsandthunderstormswithmaximumsustained windsof38mph. TropicalStorm-Thunderstormswithmaximumsustainedwindsof39-72 mph. Hurricane-Anintensetropicalweathersystemwiththunderstormsand windsinexcessof73mph. StormSurge-Seawaterpushedonshorebyhurricanewinds. StormTide-Acombinationofstormsurgeandthenormaltide. Hurricane/TropicalStormWatch-Hurricane/tropicalstormconditionsare possibleinthespecifiedarea,within36hours. Hurricane/TropicalStormWarning-Hurricane/tropicalstormconditions areexpectedinthespecifiedarea,within24hours. If a hurricane is likely in your area: Youshouldevacuateunderthefollowingconditions: • • • • • Ifyouaredirectedbyauthorities.Followinstructionsandtakeyoursur- vivalkits. Ifyouliveinamobilehome. Ifyouliveinahigh-risebuilding. Ifyouliveonthecoast,inafloodplain,nearariveroraninlandwaterway. Ifyoufeelyouareindanger. • • • • tions. Ifyouremainedathome,stayinsideandkeepawayfromallwindows, skylightsandglassdoors.Gotoasafearea,suchasaninterior room,closetordownstairsbathroom. Youshouldnevergooutsidetheprotectionofyourhomeorshelterbefore thereisconfirmationthatthestormhaspassedthearea.The“eye”ofthe stormcouldcreateatemporarylull,withbigwindsstillontheirway. Ifpowerislost,keeptherefrigeratorclosedtokeepcoldairtrappedand delayperishablefoodfromspoiling. Ifyouuseaportablegenerator,takeextraprecautions.Generatorsshould beproperlygroundedandshouldneverbeoperatedindoors,ingarages,or nearwindowsordoors.Sincegeneratorsproducecarbonmonoxide(CO), makesureyouhaveaworkingCOdetectorinyourhome. Bymakingsafetyyournumberonepriority,youcanbetterprotectyourfamilyand Ifyoudidnotevacuatebecauseyouwerenotorderedto,herearesomekeythingsto yourproperty. dotostaysafeduringthestorm: If you have any questions about insurance or if you would like a quote please call Jackie Felix 941-504-2376 or email [email protected]. • Listentoyourportableradioforimportantstorminformationandinstruc- Parrish Village Newspage 47 Parrish Civic Association Corner Dear Friends: June 2015 While the official date of the start of summer is June 21st the heat, humidity and afternoon rains make it feel like it has already arrived. We sure didn’t have much of a spring this year. Let’s hope the forecasters are right with their storm predictions for our hurricane season. Y Camp at DaySpring With the start of summer comes the start of camps for the kids. A few weeks ago I had an opportunity to visit the DaySpring facility on 25th street which is the site for this year’s Parrish Y Branch summer camp. I had driven past the entrance to DaySpring many times but had never gone in to look at it. It is truly a beautiful spot with wonderful facilities – the kids that attend the camp are going to have a very entertaining and educational experience. Thanks to the people at DaySpring for allowing the Y to use it. Fort Hamer Bridge Progress Work on the new Fort Hamer Bridge has ramped up and the steady hammering sound of the pilings being driven into place can be heard all over Parrish. Someone stopped me in Publix last week to ask how many piling will be used for the bridge – I am not sure but we’ll try to find out and let you know. Several people had asked exactly where the new road from the bridge will intersect Fort Hamer Road and the contractor has painted a red line on Fort Hamer to mark the spot. The line is close to the northern end of the pond beside the entrance to the Islands of River Wilderness. Work has also started on the northern end of Fort Hamer Road. The road will be widened and some of the ditches will be piped to accommodate a new sidewalk. Widening of US 301 from Moccasin Wallow to CR 675 Two other projects are scheduled to start later this year in Parrish – FDOT will be widening US 301 from 675 to Moccasin Wallow and the County will be doing extensive work at Fort Hamer Park that will help accommodate boaters. The 301 widening project will make this stretch of 301 a four lane road with a turn lane. Limited landscape will be added and street lights like those along 301 between Old Tampa/Erie Road to 675 will be added. This work is scheduled to begin this fall. The work at Fort Hamer Park will also begin this fall and will reconfigure the boat trailer parking, do work on drainage and some limited work on the boat ramp. Traffic Light for US 301 and CR 675 Intersection Many of you responded to our call for petitions asking FDOT to install a stop light at the intersection of 675 and 301. So far, FDOT has not responded in a favorable manner. This is a very dangerous intersection and while FDOT’s “warrant” process may not justify a light, people who drive through this intersection frequently are well aware of the safety issues involved. Thanks for your response – we are not finished with this by a long shot. Please feel free to contact me with any ideas or concerns about Parrish. Ben Jordan President, Parrish Civic Association [email protected] or (941) 776-9019 Message from the Membership Chairman Dear Friends: The Annual Membership Drive for the Parrish Civic Association began in January for 2015. Many of you have responded and mailed in your dues and we really appreciate your support for the Parrish Civic Association. You can still join if you have not already done so by filling out the form below. We appreciate your generosity. The only source of revenue for the Parrish Civic Association is dues. Your dues go to help our organization in many ways: supporting the Parrish Children’s Christmas Party, funding for the annual Heritage Day Parade and next year’s fifth Chili Cook Off (signs, posters, publicity), helping to pay for the Ys Fall Festival held in October, helping pay for bringing the Board of County Commissioners to our PCA meetings, bringing other guest speakers to meetings and many other activities performed by the Parrish Civic Association. We now have over 400 members of the Parrish Civic Association. That’s a very good number of people in the community who are interested in the Parrish community and making it the best place to live in Manatee County. If you are interested in helping out on any of our activities and want to be on a committee, please contact Ben Jordan, our President, at [email protected]. We would be pleased if you would like to help. We have already met with several people new to the area who are getting involved in our community’s activities. It is a lot of fun and a great group of people who work to make a lot of activities occur. And, volunteering is also fun. Every year, we need people for the Heritage Day Festival and Chili Cook Off and Parrish Arts Council (another concert is planned for Saturday, October 24) as well as other activities during the year. We hope to see you soon in and around our Parrish community! Cookie Jordan Membership Chairman [email protected] 941-776-9019 Join the Parrish Civic Association. Just clip out the form below and mail it in with a check for your dues. I wish to join the Parrish Civic Association. Here are my dues. Mail to Parrish Civic Association, P. O. Box 257, Parrish. FL 34219. (Please print.) Name: Address: City, State, Zip: Phone No.: Email Address: (Above information is for PCA use only. We do not give out or sell to outside parties.) Please check one: Amount Enclosed $ New Member $15.00 Basic Member (Member and Spouse) $25.00 (Community Booster) $50.00 (Parrish Sponsor) $100 or more (Community Patron) $500.00 or more (Community Sponsor) Renewal Parrish Village Newspage 48
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