Shin Do Kumaté XVII Strykerz Pro Muay Thai Fights

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June 2016
Vol: 22 No.6
Upcoming Fights in Florida - Shin Do Kumaté XVII Strykerz Pro Muay Thai Fights
Fight fans in the Tampa Bay area are getting excited about one of the biggest Pro Muay Thai fighting events in North America. “Shin Do Kumaté XVII –
Strykerz” will take place on Saturday night, August 20th at the Bradenton Area Convention Center. This event will showcase male & female fighters.
The Main Event fighters of the night will be Tony Leone of Citrus Springs, Florida and Pedro Cassoma of Daytona Beach, Florida. Tony Leone is a strong
fighter trained by Stefan ButinBik, a Shin Do Kumaté Title Belt Holder himself, and he’ll be returning after his Pro Debut and explosive win from last October
where he fought in Shin Do Kumaté XVI. Pedro Cassoma is another great fighter, also trained by a Pro Muay Thai fighter named Dominque Simmons of Elite
Muay Thai, and Pedro is coming with an unwavering determination to win this fight.
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Shin Do Kumaté XVII Strykerz will be a night filled with 9 fast paced bouts, knockouts, and a full-on night of stand-up striking skills with no grappling. Watch
as these fighters live up to the Strykerz slogan… “We Don’t Tap Out, We Knockout”.
The co-main event of the evening will feature Kendrick Miree vs. Warren Thompson. The night will
also feature an exciting female Super Bout that will consist of “Full Thai Rules” between Ashley
Samples and Denise Jacobs. Ashley Samples is an up and coming pro fighter who ranks 2nd top Muay
Thai Female Fighter in her home state of Georgia. Denise Jacobs fights out of Port Orange, Florida
where she is trained by Pro Muay Thai Champion Fighter Paul Marfort.
We’re excited to have some previous Shin Do Kumaté fighters return with a vengeance. The undercard
bouts include Skyler Hastings vs Kit Ruddock, Joe “Formiga” Cortezt vs. Rich Grindle, Stephen
Cummins vs. Jason Valle, Johncy Lindor vs. Johnny Baldridge, Adriel Fiallo vs. John Morehouse, and
Michael Strippling vs. Chris Burgett.
Tickets are on sale now at TicketMaster.com and ShinDoKumate.com/tickets. This show will be
aired on multiple networks. Providers include Verizon Fios, Charter Media, AT&T, and Live Web
Streaming via Strykerz.TV, as well as other carriers via Live PPV, cable satellite, mobile apps and
other live streaming networks.
About Shin Do Kumaté – MKM Knockout Promotions is a fight promotion based in Florida that
produces Shin Do Kumaté fighting events featuring professional male and female fighters from around
the world. Beginning in 2002, MKM has produced seventeen live events for television and has drawn
top ranked fighters from England, Canada, Italy, Bosnia, Sweden, Mexico, South America and across
the nation. All programs, including two 13-week television series, are distributed to multiple networks
and media platforms globally.
Contact Yolanda Moayedi at yolanda@shindokumate.com for media relations, press passes and
interviews. For event information, visit www.ShinDoKumate.com
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He joined the Academy of Anti-Aging and Restorative Medicine and completed his Fellowship and Board Certification in functional, restorative, and lifestyle medicine.
The Academy has an affiliation with the University of South Florida and George Washington University. There he was privileged to learn from many world renowned
experts in this new and expanding field. This experience led Dr. Yamani to establish the ALL CARE HEALTH CENTER, Seminole, FL, where he was able to implement
the basics of true preventative health care in internal medicine, using cutting edge
technologies and systems for the treatment and prevention of chronic diseases. The
center is located in the heart of Pinellas County, Florida and provides functional
medical services, such as wellness evaluation, nutritional assessment, restoration
of nutritional deficiencies, hormonal balancing, detoxification, weight loss and
acupuncture. Lifestyle medical practices such as a completely functional fitness
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the American College of Physician Executives Current Leadership Program. He
completed his Masters Degree in Medical Management from Carnegie Mellon
University. He is working hard to provide better preventative and clinical services
to Medicare and Medicare Advantage patients in Pinellas County. He follows
his patients and personally visits them in the area hospitals such as Morton Plant
Clearwater in the Bay Care system and Largo Medical Center in the HCA system.
Besides his affiliation with the Academy of Anti-Aging and Restorative Medicine
and the Physician Leadership Academy, Dr. Yamani is also a member of the
American College of Physicians and the Pinellas County Medical Association. In
addition to Medicare, he is a provider for major health care systems in the area,
such as Optimum, Freedom, Well Care, United, Blue Cross-Blue Shield, Care Plus,
Humana, Aetna Cigna & Coventry. Dr. Yamani is currently accepting new patients
and looking forward to helping them stay healthy through the prevention of chronic
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One Person Can Make a Difference
By Kelly Rossi, Director, Eckerd Raising Hope
There are over 6000 children in our own community’s foster care system; and unfortunately, an average of 7 more enter
every day. With such an overwhelming number, I am often asked, “I’m just one person, how can I help?” As a parent, as
a community member, as a business owner,
as a person, you can help foster children feel
valued and empowered. You can make a
difference.
1. Be kind: Everyone has or is going through something in their lives. Perform a random act
of kindness, and do things to show others you care. Your actions will also be an example
for others around you, including your own children, to replicate.
2. Organize an event through Eckerd Raising Hope: This caring program allows children
in foster care to “shop for free” for basic need items such as clothing, shoes, toiletries &
school supplies. Grab your friends & co-workers and organize a drive, host a fundraiser,
and help provide these
3. Volunteer - Volunteering your time is a great way to support community non-profits, meet
new people and learn new skills. When you volunteer for a cause that you believe in, it can
be one of the most rewarding and beneficial experiences of your lifetime.
4. Become a Foster Parent: Abused & neglected children need loving homes and foster
parents who can meet their unique needs. Being a champion for a child in foster care
means, as a foster parent, you help bring stability to a child’s life during a time of trauma.
Foster parents leave lifelong impressions on children in their care and positively impact the
futures of children in our community.
5. Consider Adoption: Many of the children in our foster care system are available for
adoption and are waiting for their forever families. When you adopt, you are giving a child
a second chance to become part of a loving, permanent family
where they can feel loved, grow and thrive.
6. Be a Mentor: One of the greatest gifts you can give a child in
need is your time. You never know the impact your involvement
and caring can have on a child’s life, simply by investing your
time and energy. You can affect lifelong change.
It’s impossible.” said pride.
“It’s risky.” said experience.
“It’s pointless.” said reason.
“Give it a try.” whispered the heart.
~ Unknown author
On the web: www.eckerd.org
Reach out: eckerdraisinghope@
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855-450-HOPE (4673)
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About Eckerd Raising Hope: Eckerd
Raising Hope is a privately funded program
of Eckerd Kids. Eckerd Kids is a national,
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organization established in 1968 by Jack
Eckerd, and remains headquartered in
Clearwater. Raising Hope was established
to fulfill the emergency needs of children
entering the foster care system by providing
clothing, hygiene items and school supplies
when State funds fall short. Raising Hope
strives to help children retain their dignity
and give them hope during a very traumatic
time in their lives. The program serves
over 300 foster children each month, ages
newborn to 18 years, in Pinellas, Pasco and
Hillsborough County.
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JOTO’S PIZZA - A PINELLAS COUNTY FAMILY TRADITION
Joto’s Pizza located at 9119 Belcher Rd. (in the Bayou Center) follows in a long family tradition of Pizza Makers as well as many
other fine Italian Specialties. Brent Thrower, the owner is a proud member of the Zinda family of fine Italian Chefs and Pizza Experts
who have been serving the Tampa Bay area since 1974, with the best of Italian Cuisine, with dine in, takeout & delivery. They have
been at the 9119 Belcher Rd. location since 1999.
Joto’s is not a franchise but a group of three great family owned locations throughout Pinellas County. The first Joto’s was opened
in 1974 by Fred and Carol Zinda. The unique name comes from a combination of the names of the two Zinda daughters, Jodi and
Tori. The Zinda Family now includes their husbands, Brent and Steve. Many of the staff at Joto’s Pizza have been with them for years, with even some second generation
employees. You will dine in casual comfort surrounded by interesting and unique décor.
Joto’s serves many of the standard
Italian favorites such as Ziti and
Calzones. They have two great
specialties for you to enjoy. “Joto’s
Fingers”(baked dough smothered
with butter and garlic) and Roll-ADough(ham-cheese-salami-onionspepperoni-peppers and sauce rolled
in pizza dough)two delights you will
want to try. Joto’s also offers a wide
variety of salads, subs, and wraps plus
beer and wine for your enjoyment.
There are lunch specials and dinner
specials as well as pizza in many
combinations and sizes. Pizza is their
specialty and is considered one of the
best in the area.
Joto’s also offers full catering services
as well as banquet facilities. Joto’s
is open Monday thru Thursday from
11am. to 10pm. and on Fridays from
11am. to 11pm. Saturday hours are
11am. to 10pm. and Sunday hours are
noon until 9pm. However, anytime
you visit Joto’s Pizza you will find
the same friendly service and fine
food. Joto’s Pizza invites you to stop
by anytime to sample their many
fine menu items. Your complete
satisfaction is always guaranteed.
(Please note that not all locations offer
the same services/facilities).
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Many New Faces on
the Bucs Roster
Kip Michalak
Sportswriter
4th Round: Ryan Smith, CB North Carolina Central
Smith has a knack for forcing turnovers and is the type of player Defensive Coordinator
Mike Smith is looking for. For now Smith appears to be a strong candidate for special
teams, averaging just over 28 yards on kick returns.
The 2016 NFL Draft has come and gone, but not before the
Tampa Bay Bucs were able to add a handful of key building
blocks for the future. From top to bottom the Bucs were
able to fill some holes on defense, as well as boosting their
overall depth. Let’s take a look at the newest editions to
Head Coach Dirk Koetter’s roster:
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1st Round: Vernon Hargreaves III, CB Florida
After playing his high school days in Tampa at Wharton
High School, Hargreaves made a living patrolling the
Gators secondary. Now the former Gator has returned home
to provide a much need boost on defense.
2nd Round: Noah Spence, DE Eastern Kentucky
As long as he can keep his head on straight, Spence could turn into a steal for the
Bucs in the second round. Spence appears to have turned his life around after several
failed drug tests led to him being permanently banned from the Big Ten. Now it will
just be a question about whether he plays outside linebacker or defensive end at the
next level.
2nd Round: Roberto Aguayo, K Florida State
This pick has left many experts scratching their heads, but if Aguayo can kick with
the same accuracy that he displayed in college, he could be a fixture in Tampa Bay for
the next decade and beyond. His former college teammate and now Bucs teammate,
Jameis Winston has recently come to his defense, stating that fans will soon see why
he was selected so high in the draft.
5th Round: Caleb Benenoch, OT UCLA
The background story on Benenoch is incredible, with his mom accidently signing
him up for American football instead of soccer. Benenoch is currently penciled in as
the backup behind Ali Marpet at right guard, but a strong showing at training camp
could make him the swing tackle.
6th Round: Devante Bond, OLB Oklahoma
Bond was hampered by an injury for part of his senior season, but when healthy he
turned quite a few heads. Bond will need to prove that he can get to the quarterback
in training camp if he is going to land on the final 53-man roster.
6th Round: Dan Vitale, FB Northwestern
He may have been the Bucs final selection during this year’s draft, but don’t sleep
on Vitale. The versatile fullback from Northwestern lined up at just about every
position for the Wildcats on offense, and is quite the pass catching threat with over
100 receptions in his collegiate career. While Vitale can be used to open holes in the
running game, he could also see time at tight end this season.
Other than their 7 draft picks, the Bucs signed a number of undrafted free agents to
compete for a spot on either the 53-man roster, or the practice squad. Those players
include:
Leonard Wester, OT Missouri Western
Dominique Robertson, OL West Georgia
Elijah Shumate, Safety Notre Dame
Cassanova McKinzy, LB Auburn
Peyton Barber, RB Auburn
Channing Ward, DE Ole Miss
Taylor Fallin, OT Memphis
Kivon Cartwright, Colorado State
The Best of Times
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,” is a famous introductory line from “Tale of Two
Cities” by Charles Dickens.
Throughout the almost 11 years that I cared for my dad with Alzheimer’s, I related well to the above
statement. One might ask, “How could this have been the best of times?” Well, I am so grateful for the
precious time that my father and I spent together. I truly cherish the memory of those days. The worst
of times? The answer is simple; watching his day to day struggles and then the gradual slipping away to
becoming a man that I could barely recognize.
There are so many positive things that can result from a caregiving journey. But sometimes we may have
to wait to the very end before we begin to realize them.
One thing I kept telling myself all the way through my caregiving campaign
was that out of all the things I’ve started and never finished before in my
life, this wouldn’t be one of them. This is one commitment that I swore I
would see through until the very end.
Whether you are new at this or are a seasoned veteran, you will soon discover
that you have a hundred times more endurance than originally thought
possible. When you find yourself smack dab in the middle of this journey,
it’s almost impossible to see anything positive about what you’re currently
experiencing. I know, you can’t believe how hard you’re being tested! Take
heart; stop and realize what a stronger individual you’re becoming. As time
progresses things will become a bit easier. Your inner strength will grow to
a higher level than you have ever dreamed it could be.
Caregiving is a life changing ordeal. You might also say it is a “heart
changing” experience. Once a caregiver, always a caregiver. You may
now find yourself with a loving compulsion which can only be satisfied by
assisting others who are now walking in your past footsteps. Support groups
are great places in which to use these new found gifts of compassion and
wisdom. Happily, for the sole purpose of helping others, there always seem
to be those who still attend these meetings even years after their loved ones
have passed.
There are parts of your life that you may lose,
never to be retrieved. But what replaces these voids will most likely be an
increasingly moral base, complete with sound convictions. Whether it’s new
friends or just a deeper belief in yourself and life in general, you can become
better for the experience.
Fellow caregivers, if you are in the thick of things and finding it hard to see
any light at the end of the tunnel, keep this one thought in mind: You are
single-handedly bringing a better quality of life to your loved one. That is
something that is extremely special. I hope that my reminding you of this
will help you to get through another day with confidence and renewed hope.
Gary Joseph LeBlanc
(352) 345-6270 (352) 345-6270
Check out my newest book
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Accentuate with Accessories
More than anything else in your home, accessories give
each and every room a little bit of your personality!
Without them, you only have the setting for a model room
in a model home. Accessories make each room come alive
with pop and pizzazz! There’s nothing better to help reflect
your tastes and those of your family. Simply stated, a home
without accessories is like food without seasoning!
Acquiring accessories is truly a never-ending delight.
Whenever and wherever you see something that grabs your
eye or catches your attention, acquire it if possible, because
it will give you never ending pleasure every time you look
at it. Plus it adds a very personal touch to your home.
Here are a few ideas of how these precious treasures can
be incorporated into a decorative accessory plan for your
home.
• Smaller objects are most effective when arranged in
groups usually of odd numbered pieces – however
this rule can be broken if scale and proportion are met
• Books can be used to achieve varying degrees of
height as you place your accessories and they are
decorative in their own right
• Silk plants used in moderation or simple vases with a
single flower type make a bold statement in any room
• It’s not necessary for groupings to consist of similar
elements – in other words you can make a grouping
of 3 items of different types of things – example one
candlestick with a lower vase and a small grass plant
- usually you want items in a group to be of varying
heights
• Hanging small family pictures or artwork together
will achieve more presence and become a focal point
Above all, let your imagination soar as you place your
precious accessories. By adding this “spice” to your design
plan, you’ll be sure to add the decorative finishing touches
each room craves.
If you are struggling to accessorize your home or you just
don’t have time or the desire to do it, please give my office a
call and we will be happy to take on this project for you and
make your home spectacular.
Happy Decorating!!!
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Pinellas County Real Estate Statistics for April 2016
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Single Family Inventory is down 9.6% from April 2015 and Single Family is sitting at a 3.4 month supply of inventory for April 2016, the same
as March 2016. With Median Sale Price up 11.1% year-over-year for April, and Median Time to Contract down a blistering 30% from 40 days in April 2015 to 28 days in
April 2016, buyers can continue to expect a very competitive Single Family market in Pinellas County. The number of closed sales for Single Family and Townhome/Condo
combined for April 2016 was 2,202, up 4.8% from 2,102 in April 2015. Year-over-year, the Single Family segment was up 0.9% and the Townhome/Condo segment was up
considerably at 10.6%.
Median Time to Sale for Single Family was just 73 days in April 2016, down from 83 days in
April 2015 (down 12.0%). Median Sale Price for Single Family was $200,000 this April, versus
$180,000 last April, a substantial increase of 11.1%.
Median Sale Price for the Townhome/Condo segment was also up from last April at 9.1%, at
$138,000 for April 2016 versus $126,500 for April 2015.
Median Percent of Original List Price Received for Single Family was 95.9% in April 2016, up
0.9% from 95.0% in April 2015. Townhome/Condo was 95.0% in April 2016, up 1.2% from 93.9%
in April 2015. New Listings for Single Family for April 2016 were 1,512, up 3.9% from last April,
when they were 1,455.
New Listings for Townhome/Condo for April 2016 were 952, up 3.9% from 916 in April 2015.
Months Supply of Inventory for Single Family was way down again, at 17.1% from last April,
with a 3.4 month supply this April, as compared to a 4.1 month supply in April 2015. Months
Supply of Inventory for Townhome/Condo was down 12.2% year-over-year, with 4.3 months in
April 2016 compared to 4.9 months in April 2015. Active listings for April 2016 Single Family and
Townhome/Condo combined were 7,035, down 7.0% from 7,562 in April 2015.
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Stay Safe From The Storm
By Pinellas County Commission Chairman Charlie Justice
On a summer morning, the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay may look as calm as a lake. Long-time residents
know that friendly weather can rapidly turn violent this time of year as the entire state watches the ocean for tropical storms
and hurricanes. Our area has been fortunate enough to duck a direct hit for almost 100 years now, but it only takes one storm to
break that record. In a major hurricane, it’s estimated that about 60 percent of homes in Pinellas County would be flooded by
wind-driven storm surge being pushed ashore. That’s a scary thought, but the good news is that with the right preparations, all
of our residents can find a place to safely ride out the storm or evacuate in the event of a big storm.
The most important preparation you can make right now is to get educated about hurricanes. Pinellas County is divided into
five evacuation zones based on the expected damage from hurricane storm surge. Do you know your zone? Residents along
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the barrier islands, in coastal areas, at low elevations and those who live in mobile homes are mostly in Zone A, the first
communities to be evacuated in a storm. On the other end of the spectrum, residents who live on higher ground, in Zone E,
might only be ordered to evacuate during a catastrophic
Category 5 hurricane where storm surge could rise up to
29 feet.
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There are several ways to find your evacuation zone. You
can download Pinellas County’s Doing Things for You
app and look for the Know Your Zone feature. You can
call (727) 453-3150 and enter your 10-digit home phone
number. Your evacuation zone also appears on your Pinellas
County water bill or your Truth in Millage (TRIM) notice.
Lastly, you can visit www.pinellascounty.org/emergency
and click on the Know Your Zone icon. On that website,
you can also find the county’s Storm Surge Protector App.
To get a visual idea of how high storm surge could go at
your property, plug in your street address and the app will
show a 3-D image of your home as the water rises.
Now is also a good time to consider what you would have
to do to stay safely in your home in the event of a hurricane
– if you’re not in an evacuation zone – or where you would
go if were ordered to evacuate. Would you drive your
family out of the area? Would you check in to a hotel that’s
in a safe part of the county? Many local organizations
run host home programs where groups that live in nonevacuation zones open their facilities to families who need
a place to shelter. Your last resort would be a public shelter
at a local school or church building around the county. The
county also offers three public shelters for people with
special medical needs or people who need to shelter with
their pets (cats and dogs only). Space is limited at these
shelters, so you should consider registering ahead. For
more information, you can call Emergency Management
at (727) 464-3800.
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Another critical step you can take at the start of
hurricane season is to make sure you know how
you’ll get important warnings about tropical storms
and other severe weather. The county offers a free
emergency notification service called Alert Pinellas
that will send urgent warning messages by voice
and text to your landlines and mobile devices. You
can register as many phone numbers as you want
so that the messages will reach you at home, work
or anywhere else you go on a daily basis. Sign up
at www.pinellascounty.org/alertpinellas.
Lastly, I encourage you to look for a copy of
Pinellas County’s annual All-Hazard Guide at local
government offices, libraries and other locations.
The new edition this summer offers a simple stepby-step process to get you and your family ready
for storms and any other hazard that could arise
year round. The guide will also be available online
at Emergency Management’s website.
As you enjoy the first days of summer, take some
time to get ready for storm season. As always,
please feel free to contact me with any concerns
or issues you may have at
(727) 464-3363 or cjustice@pinellascounty.org
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In The Flow
By Mary Quintero, LMT, CST
Mother’s Day has come and gone. Father’s Day is upon us. What incredible gifts our
parents give us. They give us life and help shape us into the people we become. As we
get older, we find ourselves, probably more than we would like to admit, following the
example our parents set for us. And when we become parents, our children they will
probably do the same. It’s how we learn. Which brings me to what seems to be the
uncomfortable topic of self-care.
Mary Quintero LMT, CST
In my practice, I have the distinct privilege of treating many children and their families, and I love it! We work together on many different challenges
together from autism and ADD/ADHD to sports injuries. Even with the variety of reasons these families come to see me for, I am noticing a common theme.
Huge amounts of time and attention are given to the care of these children and for good reason. However, in the process of running from appointment to
appointment and making sure the child has every available resource, it seems that the caregivers are forgetting to care for themselves too.
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Just the other day, I offered a quick 10-minute treatment to a parent that looked like they really needed it. They had a horrible headache and just looked
exhausted. The parent quickly declined saying the appointment was for their child. My golly! Only 10 minutes out of an entire hour?
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If we really sit and think about it, taking care of ourselves IS taking care of our children. Not only are
we keeping ourselves physically and emotionally healthy, we are teaching them how to take care of
themselves in the way they learn best – by example. Another amazing gift!
I challenge you to make time for yourself this summer to do what you need to rejuvenate and replenish.
You just may be surprised how much your life, and the lives of those around you, change for the better
when you do.
September 24th
©2015 ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (20837)
“Place the oxygen mask over your face before assisting others with theirs” . . . . The instructions doled out by flight attendants has gotten me thinking. We
don’t question the logic of putting the mask on ourselves in the event
of an air emergency. In fact, it makes sense, if we can’t breathe, how can we help someone else? So, then
why do we have such a hard time “putting the mask” on ourselves first when it comes to everyday life?
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You only need to look around Cody’s to see why Original is our middle name. You will enter an era gone by, when things were simpler, more casual and definitely more
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choice Steaks, Prime Rib, Rotisserie Chicken, Pork Back Ribs, Fresh, Fresh Fish, Burgers, Fajitas and more. At Cody’s we are proud of our expert cooking skills, and we
have put the grill front and center for your viewing. All told, Cody’s is a fun, casual, family friendly Roadhouse that serves “Just Plain Good Food”. At Cody’s you will
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Cody’s Original Roadhouse was established
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HURRICANE SEASON STARTS JUNE 1ST- ARE YOU PREPARED?
We are approaching of hurricane season, and whether you live in a in a vulnerable area or are just planning to vacation or travel to one, it is important to be informed for your
family’s welfare. Be alert to hurricane notices, and get prepared to weather the storm. The Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June to November, with the peak season from
mid-August to late October. The Eastern Pacific hurricane season begins May 15 and ends November 30.
Protecting you, your family and your property is important to us and we want you to be prepared if a hurricane comes your way. The following information and much more
can be reviewed in detail on FEMA’s site. But we’ve included their fifteen-point protection plan below.
To prepare for a hurricane, you should take the following measures:
Build an emergency kit that will meet your family & pet needs for at least 72 hours
Make a family communications plan that includes where you are going to meet if you can’t go home
Know your surroundings:
Learn the elevation level of your property and whether the land is flood-prone. This will help you know
how your property will be affected when storm surge or tidal flooding are forecast.
Identify levees and dams in your area and determine whether they pose a hazard to you.
Learn community hurricane evacuation routes and how to find higher ground.
Determine where you would go and how you would get there if you needed to
evacuate.
Make plans to secure your property:
Cover all of your home’s windows. Permanent storm shutters offer the best
protection for windows. A second option is to board up windows with 5/8”
marine plywood, cut to fit and ready to install. Tape does not prevent windows
from breaking.
Install straps or additional clips to securely fasten your roof to the frame
structure. This will reduce roof damage.
Be sure trees and shrubs around your home are well trimmed so they are more
wind resistant.
Clear loose and clogged rain gutters and downspouts.
Reinforce your garage doors; if wind enters a garage it can cause dangerous and
expensive structural damage.
Plan to bring in all outdoor furniture, decorations, garbage cans and anything
else that is not tied down.
If you own a boat, determine how and where to secure it.
If feasible, install a generator for emergencies.
If you are in a high-rise building, be prepared to take shelter on or below the
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An Integrated, Disciplined Approach
To Financial Planning
In 1962, St. Petersburg broker Bob James set out to build a financial services firm that operates with a refreshingly
unique concept: people, planning and principles should always come first. Today, over a half-century later,
Bob’s “different kind of firm” – Raymond James & Associates, Inc. (member New York Stock Exchange/SIPC)
– is one of the leading independent financial services and wealth management companies in the country. The
well-respected, widely recognized multinational firm has distinct business units that serve a variety of clients,
from individuals and small business owners to municipalities and major corporations.
Belleair Private Wealth Management Group selected Raymond James not only for its sterling reputation and
breadth of resources, but, especially, for its culture of putting clients’ interests first – an approach that mirrors
the group’s own philosophy. The Largo-based practice specializes in multi-generational planning, customized
portfolio design and executive compensation strategies, restoring balance and financial strength through life’s
many transactions.
From left: Lorrie New, marketing associate; Kimberly Lohden,
senior registered sales associate; Gene Melamud, MBA, CFP®,
CRPS®, senior vice president, investments; Barry Alpert, senior vice
president, investments; and Christine Hagerson, service associate.
“Each generation thinks about building and succession of values and
wealth,” explained Gene Melamud, Belleair’s senior vice president,
investments. “We work from the basis of supporting and preserving your
values, before passing your values regarding wealth to future generations.”
Gene grew up in the United States after moving from his native Ukraine in
1979. He earned an MBA from the University of South Florida and became
a CPA in Maryland in 1992. He started Belleair Private Wealth Management
from scratch in 1995, and became a certified financial planner (CFP®) in
2000. He received his chartered retirement plans specialist designation
(CRPS®) in 2013.
Barry Alpert – senior vice president, investments – joined Raymond James
in 1997 as managing director in investment banking. A Pinellas County
resident for over 45 years, Barry has extensive experience in the investment
banking and insurance industries, having served as a chairman, director,
president and chief executive officer of numerous financial services
companies.
With robust service experience backed by Raymond James’ award-winning
equity research, strong asset management performance and long-term
corporate stability, Barry and Gene provide a performance-driven portfolio
uniquely tailored to your needs, values, goals and risk tolerance. When you
call their group’s local office, you will speak with a human being who’s
ready to assist you – not some labyrinthine automated system or algorithmdriven robo- advisor. “We’re more than experienced financial advisors;
we’re your neighbors,” said Barry.
To schedule a consultation, call (727) 584-8615. For more information,
including a list of upcoming educational events the group holds every
month, visit RaymondJames.com/Belleair
TampaRep Tackles Challenging O’Neill
Masterwork The Iceman Cometh
TAMPA — Tampa Repertory Theatre will produce Eugene O’Neill’s
landmark American drama The Iceman Cometh at Studio 120 on the
University of South Florida campus from June 16 to July 3. Performances
are at 7:00 PM on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and 3:00 PM on Sundays. Studio 120 is located at 3837 USF Holly Drive, Tampa 33620, where ample free parking is
available during performances. Patrons may purchase tickets at the door or from a link on TampaRep’s website at www.tamparep.org/iceman
“In the Pantheon of great American dramas, it’s the play everyone has heard of but few have seen,” remarks director C. David Frankel, also TampaRep’s artistic director. “In
the 70 years since it first hit Broadway, Iceman has been rarely produced outside of New York City and Chicago. Everyone acknowledges that it’s a devastatingly powerful
work, but few attempt it, because it is notoriously difficult to stage and perform.”
So challenging is The Iceman Cometh that the producers of the most recent Broadway-bound revival got cold feet
and canceled the Broadway run in favor of a short stint in Brooklyn, despite the fact that the production had set
attendance records in its Chicago tryout and starred certified box office draws Nathan Lane and Brian Dennehy.
“After five seasons,” Frankel says, “we’re up to the mammoth challenge of Iceman.”
Set in a tavern and flophouse in New York City’s then-grubby Greenwich Village in 1912, The Iceman Cometh
studies a collection of broken, lost men and women, and the salesman who arrives with a perverse pitch to save
each of them from themselves. It’s a story of hope and regret, of how the lies people tell themselves both sustain
and destroy them.
Said one critic of the latest revival: “Iceman flies by like a rollercoaster ride of thrilling comedic highs and
stomach-churning lows.”
The large TampaRep cast features some of Tampa’s finest actors, including Ned Averill-Snell (TampaRep’s Betrayal, Jobsite Theater’s Lebensraum), Michael Mahoney
(Proof at Gypsy Stage Repertory), Jack Holloway (TampaRep’s Hamlet and True West), Erin Foster (the recent TampaRep/Stageworks coproduction of Inherit the Wind),
Jordan Foote (American Stage’s One Slight Hitch), Josh Goff (American Stage’s Jitney), young Nick Hoop (Jobsite’s Silence: The Musical) in the lynchpin role of Don
Parritt, and many more.
Following TampaRep’s popular and critically acclaimed productions of The Children’s Hour, True West and Silent Sky, The Iceman Cometh concludes a successful fifth
season for TampaRep, advancing the company from newcomer to one of the area’s most well-established, solid producers of rewarding stage experiences.
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Florida Gardening - With Mark Govan
Chinch Bugs, Caterpillars, and Whiteflies
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June is the month we really start to see changes in the landscape. Some of these changes are pronounced as many of our plants begin
their flowering or fruiting seasons. Unfortunately, with all good things, there has to be a little bad. Fertilizer restrictions begin; watering
our plants and lawns becomes problematic. Chinch bugs start devastating our turf grasses. Caterpillars munch on our vegetables and
flowering plants, and whitefly populations explode. Managing these problems in a timely manner is the key to maintaining a healthy
landscape. In this article, I will go over several simple solutions that can help you keep your garden and landscape thriving.
Beginning June 1st through September 30th, our fertilizer blackout period commences. During this time, retailers and garden centers
are not allowed to sell fertilizers for lawns or landscape plants. You will still be able to purchase fertilizers for your vegetable gardens
and fruit trees, but these products will have to be labeled exclusively for them. Homeowners will also be restricted from the application
of these products during the same time frame, even if you purchased the products prior to the blackout. The reason behind the blackout
period is to prevent the leaching of nitrogen into
our waterways. While I agree, this is a noble cause;
the harm to our landscapes created by the lack
of nutrients applied during the growing season is
unavoidable.
Plants need their nutrition just as you need to eat
to stay healthy. Unless you have made two applications of granular fertilizer since the
beginning of the year, and plan on making two more after September 30th, then your
lawn and plants will not receive the recommended amount of nutrition they require.
During this blackout period, you may apply products like Ironite, Chelated Iron, Minor
Essential Elements, and Potassium Nitrate. Although these products are components of
fertilizers, they are not covered by the ban and can still be applied. Applications of these
products will cover the minor nutritional needs of your plants, but you will still have to
worry about keeping your plants hydrated.
Proper watering during the summer months can be just as challenging as feeding your landscape. Once our temperatures reach ninety degrees, our turf grass and plants dry
out very quickly. As our plants reach the wilting point, damage begins. Even with a sprinkler system running at peak performance, you can only water two days a week. I have
seen lawns and plants watered in the morning, start to wilt by afternoon. One way to stop this drying out of the landscape is to consider using a product called, Hydretain.
Hydretain is a liquid product that comes packaged to use with your garden hose. Just hook it up and spray the material over your lawn and ornamental plant beds. This should
only take about five minutes, then water in with a quarter-inch of water. Save the empty Hydretain bottle to use later when applying other lawn products or fertilizers.
Once the Hydretain is watered into the root zone, it attaches to the roots and pulls water vapor out of the air, directing this additional water to your plants. Some pest-control
companies offer Hydretain as an add-on service to their client’s regular pest-control applications to help keep their landscapes from drying out. Hydretain should be reapplied every three months. Keeping your lawn and plants properly
watered is very important, especially when pest pressures present
themselves. Most landscapes can withstand a lack of water, but
when pests like chinch bugs and sod web worms attack at the same
time, damage can occur very quickly.
Chinch bugs start attacking lawns in early June and continue
throughout the summer months. St. Augustine lawns are their
primary source of food. The chinch bug feeds on the grass sheaths
by piercing and sucking the plant juices causing the grass to yellow
out and then die. Central Florida will see seven to ten generations of
chinch bugs each year giving you very little time to apply the proper
controls. I strongly suggest you hire a pest-control company to
apply these products for you. Professional companies know which
products work to gain control of these pests. Homeowners usually
only apply products after damage has occurred and then continue to
use the same products each time they spray. This leads to the risk of
resistance to that material by the chinch bugs in the next generation.
You must alternate controls to eliminate these destructive pests.
If you are planning to treat your lawn yourself, then you can use
the following product rotation to control these pests. In early June,
treat your lawn with either Bifenthrin or Liquid Sevin. Make sure
you have read the entire label before making any application. In
mid to late July, you will need to purchase a product containing
Arena. Look for Arena 0.25 in thirty-pound bags. You will be able
to apply this product with a fertilizer spreader, then water with
at least a quarter-inch of water to move the material into the root
zone. Repeat these applications every six weeks to maintain control
of chinch bugs. If you follow my directions, then you will get a
head start on controlling these pests before they get the chance to
destroy your lawn. Both of the products I listed above will also
rid your lawn of army and sod web worms. For caterpillars in the
garden, apply Dipel or Thuricide every two weeks. Whiteflies on
ornamental plants or in the garden are a different problem we have
to discuss.
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Ophthalmology
Lee Shettle, D.O. is a Board Certified Eye Physician
and Surgeon who has been practicing ophthalmology
in Largo for 22 years. Dr. Lee Shettle performed
his three-year ophthalmology residency in Detroit,
Michigan. He completed a one-year fellowship in
Lee Shettle, D.O Neuro-Ophthalmology at Michigan State University,
Eye Physician &
and a one-year fellowship in Cataract and Refractive
Surgeon
Surgery in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Shettle serves as a
Clinical Professor in Ophthalmology at Michigan State University and
an Assistant Clinical Professor at NOVA Southeastern University.
Dr. Lee Shettle specializes in the treatment of glaucoma, dry eye
disease, macular degeneration and performs small incision cataract
and intraocular lens implant surgery for the treatment of cataracts.
Dr. Shettle sees all of his patients himself to establish a more personal
relationship. He is dedicated and committed to taking the time to help
each and every patient understand their unique visual, medical or
surgical condition, personally giving them the best possible options in
the decision-making process for their illness. He places great emphasis
on listening to each patient’s medical history in order to best diagnose
and treat their ocular condition.
Dr. Lee Shettle has also been conducting clinical research studies for 13 years with several ophthalmic pharmaceutical companies to help them develop medical
eye drops for the treatment of dry eye syndrome, glaucoma, droopy eyelids, and ocular inflammation following cataract surgery. Patients who participate in
these research studies are compensated for their time and travel and have the opportunity to be treated with the latest ophthalmic drops.
Hearing
At Lee Shettle Eye & Hearing, we are pleased to now offer a full range
of hearing services, including hearing aids, exclusively for our patients
through our Hearing Center; a convenient, private and comfortable
setting in our office.
Joe Dust, H.A.S
Hearing Aid
Specialist
Joe Dust, H.A.S. has over 20 years of experience
serving Pinellas County in the hearing aid profession.
He is a member of the Florida Hearing Aid Society and
the International Hearing Aid Society. He is a former
management and dispensing professional with Miracle
Ear, Beltone and HearX. He has personally tested and
dispensed to over a thousand patients in Pinellas County.
He is a graduate of the University of Florida and a member
of Sigma Chi.
Joe Dust, our hearing aid specialist, will conduct a thorough hearing
assessment using our state-of-the art computerized hearing software and a
professional grade hearing booth. We also have a medical grade otoscope
to inspect the ear canal, which is displayed on a television monitor. This
thorough hearing assessment is complimentary. Once the evaluation is
complete, Joe will explain the results of the examination to you and your
family to determine the best treatment options available.
To schedule an appointment for a complimentary hearing assessment, an
eye exam, or to participate in a research study, please call 727-674-2500.
13113 66th Street N. Largo, FL 33773
www.LeeShettleEye.com
www.LeeShettleHearing.com
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SPCA Tampa Bay summer camps offer
opportunities for children to learn about animals
By Amy Edwards, Community Outreach and Humane Education at SPCA Tampa Bay
Keep your kids busy and entertained during the dog days of summer at SPCA Tampa Bay Summer Camps, where they will learn about all kinds
of animals and how to properly care for them.
SPCA Tampa Bay offers a variety of summer day camps for children from 1st grade to 9th grade. All camps take place on SPCA Tampa Bay’s
10-acre campus in Largo.
At Camille’s Camps, campers ages 8-12 will learn about animal care, wildlife, veterinary
medicine, animal careers, animal behavior, safety around animals and more. Four sessions that
include field trips are available.
The “Where the Wild Things Are” session, June 27-July 1, includes a field trip to Big Cat Rescue
in Tampa. Campers will learn about wildlife rehab and rescue, animals and the environment, how
community programs work to help feral cats, how to be safe around animals, and more.
The “Ain’t Misbehavin’” session, July 25-29, focuses on animal behavior. Campers will learn about
different types of enrichment, how to read body language, training techniques, canine massage and
aromatherapy. Campers will enjoy a field trip to Horsepower for Kids Petting Farm and Horse Stable.
The “Exotic Treasures” session, August 1-5, teaches campers about exotic pets, Florida marine
mammals and wildlife, and they also enjoy time with our furry shelter animals The field trip is to the
Florida Aquarium.
During Miss Sharon’s Animal Loving Professions Camps, campers ages 12-15 will
learn about careers in animal welfare, wildlife rescue and rehab, pet first aid, veterinary care, animal
behavior, disaster preparedness and more. Three sessions that include field trips are available.
The “Animal Advocates” session, June 13-17, is geared toward young animal advocates who wish
to increase their knowledge of animal welfare. Through interactive, hands-on lessons, campers will
explore animal-related careers, spay/neuter programs, animal welfare issues, animal sheltering,
humane organizations and more. Campers will also enjoy a field trip to Big Cat Rescue in Tampa.
During the “Born to be Wild” session, July 11-15, campers will learn about wildlife rescue and rehab,
animals and the environment, how community programs work to help feral cats, and how to be safe
around animals. Campers will also enjoy a field trip to Big Cat Rescue.
The “Oh, Behave!” session, July 18-22, teaches campers about cat and dog behavior characteristics,
animal enrichment, how to read body language, training techniques, canine massage, aromatherapy
and more. Campers will also enjoy a field trip to Horsepower for Kids Petting Farm and Horse Stable.
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Our Kids & Kritters Camps offer younger children who love
animals an opportunity to have fun while learning about how to care for
a pet. Campers in 1st-3rd grades rescue a plush cat, dog or rabbit on the
first day and “foster” the animal throughout the week.
At week’s end, campers will adopt their plush pet, complete with
adoption papers and a celebration. The camp includes crafts, games,
and hands-on animal activities related to the care and responsibility of
having a pet.
There are two Kids & Kritters Camps locations:
July 5-8 at SPCA Tampa Bay in Largo. Register at: spcatampabay.org/
pet-camps-workshops
July 11-15 at Shorecrest Preparatory School in St. Petersburg. Register
at: intranet.shorecrest.org/All/summerprograms
All campers will receive a camp T-shirt, SPCA Tampa Bay water bottle,
and snacks during the week. Sibling discounts are offered, and before
and after-care is available for an additional fee.
If you would like to register your child for an SPCA Tampa Bay summer
camp, register online at: spcatampabay.org/pet-camps-workshops
Questions? Contact Amy Edwards at aedwards@spcatampabay.org or
727-586-3594.
For information on the Kids & Kritters Camp at Shorecrest Preparatory
School, call the school at (727) 522-2111.
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At the “Pets and Vets” session, June 20-24, campers will learn about animal health including
traditional and alternative medicine, pet first aid, spay/neuter, grooming, and disaster planning for
their pets. The field trip for this session is to Horsepower for Kids Petting Farm and Horse Stable.
Ask The Vet
Hillary Hart, D.V.M.
Hillary Hart, D.V.M.
Vet with Hart Veterinary
House Call Practice LLC
727-698-4425
hhartdvm@gmail.com
www.vetwithhart.com
Preventing Heat Stroke in your Pet
Here in Florida Heat Awareness is very important year-round. Every year countless numbers of pets,
mostly dogs, lose their lives to heat stroke (hyperthermia). Fortunately most cases of heat stroke are
preventable!
What is heat stroke? Heat stroke occurs when the internal body temperature of your pet rises to
approximately 105°F or greater. The elevated temperature causes the body to go haywire, affecting
almost all body systems. Heat stroke is a life-threatening medical emergency.
Leaving a companion animal in a car (even with the windows cracked open) for “just a minute” is one
of the most common causes of heat stroke in pets. It takes as little as 5 minutes in a non-air-conditioned
car to cause a heatstroke in your pet.
A car acts as a greenhouse, trapping the sun’s heat even in shaded areas. Studies performed in a shaded area have demonstrated: at 9 am with an outside temperature of 87°F,
the temperature inside a car with 2-windows cracked open was 105°F; and with 4-windows cracked open, 104°F. Contrary to belief, keeping the car windows cracked open
hardly decreases the temperature at all.
Some other common causes of hyperthermia include:
• Keeping an animal outdoors in hot/humid conditions without adequate shade and water
• Exercise in hot/humid weather, during the hottest hours of the day
• Lack of heat acclimation in pets who live in an air-conditioned environments
• Animals that are predisposed to heat stroke are:
o Cats with kidney disease, cancer, diabetes,
hyperthyroidism
o Pediatric, nursing and geriatric animals
o Arthritic animals with difficulty rising to
move to the shade
o Brachycephalic breeds (pugs, bull dogs,
Persian cats) with difficulty panting
o Pets with heart disease, lung disease,
laryngeal paralysis
o Genetics (Labrador retrievers)
Signs of heat stroke in your pet include: excessive panting
and drooling, difficulty breathing, increased heart and
respiratory rate, purple to brick red mucous membranes,
vomiting, bloody diarrhea, muscle tremors, incoordination,
seizures, collapse, loss of consciousness, and DEATH.
What should you do if your pet is showing signs of heat
stroke? Hyperthermia is a MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Seek the
medical attention of your veterinarian.
If your pet is having seizures or is unconscious
IMMEDIATE veterinary care is critical to saving the life of
your pet. Depending on severity, not all pets can be saved.
If your pet is overheated, but conscious, cool your pet
as quickly as possible. Move your pet to a cool, shaded
location. Use tepid water and wet towels to cool your pet’s
body. Fans can help speed evaporative cooling. DO NOT
use cold water or ice to cool your pet. Ice and cold water
cause blood vessels of the skin to constrict, slowing the
release of internal heat.
Offer your pet cool water. Wet your pet’s tongue, but don’t
force water into your pet’s mouth. Allow your pet to drink
naturally if he or she is able to.
DO NOT overcool your pet. If possible monitor your
pet’s temperature. The goal is to reduce your pet’s body
temperature to the102.5-103°F range.
After stabilizing your pet, seek veterinary medical care.
How can you prevent heat stroke?
• Always provide plenty of fresh, clean water,
especially when it’s hot outdoors
• For cats: place multiple bowls of water around the
house for easy access
• When traveling, ensure your pet has regular access
to water
• Provide plenty of shade for outdoor pets
• Exercise animals early or late in the day; avoid
prolonged exercise
• Never leave animals unattended in a parked vehicle
even with windows open
• Trim longer hair, but never shave your dog; the
hair coat prevents overheating and sunburn
For The Animals,
Hillary Hart, DVM
Please send questions and comments to:
hhartdvm@gmail.com
I look forward to meeting you!
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Brooks’
Sports
Corner
POTENTIAL PRO
GOLFER
JAKE
KEVORKIAN
By Brooks Williams
I recently had the chance to ask Jake a few
questions.
Q: When did you know golf is what you
wanted to do?
A: Age 15
Jake Kevorkian, IV grew
up playing all sports;
Brooks Williams
mostly baseball, football,
soccer and basketball. He found an interest in golf on
his own. He was never pushed to play and thus never
got burned out on the game at a young age. He started
taking golf seriously in high school and made it to the state
tournament every year.
Q: Best score on any course?
A: 9 under-63
After high school Jake decided not to play in college so
he could focus more and golf and not have any chance
of getting taken in by the common college distractions.
He has been working hard every day (he can usually be
spotted on a daily basis at feather Sound Country Club) and
continues to get better. Recently Kevorkian obtained a new
coach in Jupiter, FL named Jeff Leishman who works with
many PGA tour professionals. He has been moving up the
amateur rankings and getting into higher ranked amateur
tournaments.
Q: What clubs do you play?
A: TaylorMade
Q: Favorite course?
A: El Dorado Golf and Beach Club Q: What ball do you play?
A: Titleist Pro v1x
Q: Putting or driving?
A: Putting is my favorite part of the game Q: Current rank?
A: 645 in the world as of March
Q: Best tournament finish?
A: Won the 2012 Jr. State match play Jake plans on turning pro when he reaches the top 100
ranked amateurs. Some recent successes in 2015/2016 Q: Why no college golf?
include:
A: I didn’t go to college because I felt like I
would play less golf then I am now. And there
Tied for 8th in Florida Open
also lots of distractions at college Tied for 7th in Azalea Amateur
Tied for 6th in New Year’s Invitational
Q: Celebrity crush?
Tied for 6th in Florida Azalea
A: A: Kate Hudson www.feathersoundnews.com
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Clothes To Kids Has An Immediate
Need for Boys Pants, Shorts & Shoes!
Clothes To Kids has an immediate need for elementary
school boys pants, shorts and shoes. Each year Clothes To
Kids clothes more than 11,000 low-income and in crisis
Pinellas county school children. Clothes To Kids needs boy
clothes, boys clothes and boys clothes, as well as, school
shoes!! We are asking the community for sizes 6-16 pants
(including uniform pants) and shorts for young boys and
young men. Shoes in all sizes are much appreciated and
needed PreK-4 through 12th grade. We need to fill our
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Donations may be dropped off from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Whiteflies look like tiny white moths and are found on many ornamental plants and in
vegetable gardens. These little pests seem to be attracted to succulent new growth, and
once they have found a good food source; they do not want to leave. You may notice
them as you brush up alongside one of your plants and fifty or more of these insects
will be seen fluttering around. Whiteflies damage your plants by sucking plant juices
causing your plants to wither and die. There are several varieties of whiteflies you
need to be aware of. The most damaging variety we have seen, lives along the coast
and is called the Spiraling Whitefly.
Spiraling Whiteflies can do severe damage to trees and shrubs. The first signs of an
infestation are the sticky substances they excrete as they feed on your plants. In some
instances, sidewalks, patio furniture, and plants low to the ground are covered with a
thick black coating of this material. The only control I recommend for these pests is
a product called Safari. Safari is a true systemic insecticide and is applied as a foliar
spray, a soil drench, or by trunk injection. Unfortunately, this product is expensive,
and I recommend you seek out professional services to treat your plants or trees.
However, if you want to do this application yourself, then I will tell you the trade
names of the products you need to purchase. Bobbie Kahler
727-460-9068
BobbieKahlerRealtor@gmail.com
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large walk in closet, double sinks in the master bath, with dressing area and an
updated walk in shower. There is another bedroom/oﬃce on the master side of
the house as well. You will love this mid county, Bardmoor North property. Just 20
minutes to the beaches and Tampa International airport.
Bardmoor Country
Club - Seminole, FL
8681 Longwood Dr,
Seminole, FL 33777
MLS # U7775112
For non-fruiting trees and shrubs
you will need to purchase Core tech,
Safari, Bayer Advance Twelve Month
Tree or Shrub Care, or Meridian. Read
the labels and apply the recommended
amount as determined by the height of
the plant you are treating. Safari and
Core Tech require only one application
per year, but you should still monitor
your plants for signs of re-infestation.
Meridian should be used bi-monthly,
and the Bayer product is effective for
about six months. The key is to get
these products into the plants before
they are infested. I like to give these
products at least thirty days to work
after my first application. Do not use
these products on fruit-bearing trees
or vegetables. For fruiting trees and
vegetables use a product called Sevin.
Severely infested vegetable plants
should be pulled from the garden.
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I know there is a lot going on, but if
you follow my directions, you will
stay ahead of the pests. Monitor your
plants regularly for pests and take
appropriate action when insects are
spotted. Thank you for your support
and until next time, remember without
plants, we would not be here!
•
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day June 15, 2016
Neighborly Care Network works to prevent elder abuse - By Sandra Narron
There are many types of elder abuse – physical, financial, and self-abuse or neglect. The National
Center for Elder Abuse defines self-neglect and self-abuse as follows: “characterized as the failure
Neighborly Care Network
of a person to perform essential, self-care tasks and that such failure threatens his/her own health
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or safety.” In an effort to prevent this problem, Neighborly Care Network has been helping our
727-573-9444 ext. 4210 727-289-0987 FAX
frail elderly population for the past 50 years through vital life-sustaining services. During their 50www.neighborly.org
year history, Neighborly has encountered many behaviors of self-neglect, the most prevalent being
inadequate food or water intake. However, poor personal hygiene and failure to take necessary
medications properly, or at all, are also behaviors exhibited by many of our
homebound elderly. A great number of seniors may not be taking the medications
they need because they cannot afford them. Seniors often cut medications in half,
or take them every other day, in order to make the prescription last longer.
Neighborly routinely sees symptoms of self-abuse or self-neglect, which has
become a major problem in our communities. Symptoms may show up as
malnutrition, dehydration, untreated or inadequately treated medical conditions,
and unsafe living conditions. The Public Policy Institute of AARP has estimated
that 40 to 50 percent of the reports made to state protective services about elder
abuse involve self-neglect on the part of the elderly person.
As a leader in providing superior health, home and community-based services,
Neighborly offers a positive approach to self-directed care. With five decades of
experience in working with seniors and their families, Neighborly understands
that independence is paramount. They have been helping our frail elderly remain
independent through a host of services, such as:
Adult Day Services - Care for loved ones is provided by a team of professionals
and skilled staff who have experience working with the elderly and adults with
disabilities. In conjunction with the participant’s physician, medical management
and individualized care planning is provided by a nursing staff along with daily
therapeutic activities, nutritious meals, and referrals for additional required
services. Adult Day Services provides the perfect solution for working caregivers
or much needed respite. Transportation is provided.
Offer
Expires
08/31/16
Meals on Wheels – Each day around lunchtime, Neighborly Care Network Meals
on Wheels volunteers deliver much more than hot, nutritious food. For homebound
people, these visits mean contact with the outside world, a check to see if they
are healthy and clean, and the chance to remain at home. Neighborly’s goal is
to provide community services, which will allow seniors to remain independent
longer.
Senior Dining – Senior citizens are invited to join their neighbors at one of seven
different Senior Dining sites throughout Pinellas County. Participants in the Senior
Dining program receive nutritious meals, nutrition education, and
socialization while enjoying a variety of daily activities, such as
bingo, sing-alongs, cards, games, and exercise.
Transportation Service – Specialized transportation for the
elderly and disabled to help them maintain their independence.
Whether it’s to the grocery store, the doctor’s office, an Adult Day
Center, or a Senior Dining Site, Neighborly offers transportation
service in Pinellas County for individuals 65 and older, or disabled
individuals 55 and older.
Pharmacy – Neighborly has an in house pharmacy that is a non
profit affordable alternative for people who do not have insurance
to cover their costs for prescriptions. Neighborly’s Pharmacist
is dedicated to helping people make informed choices for their
prescription needs.
Neighborly also offers a variety of volunteer opportunities. For
information, call 727-573-9444 or visit our web site at www.
Neighborly.org. You can also visit us on Facebook.
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