Parrish Village News

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In this issue of the
With the beginning of
summer, it’s time for
some barbecue recipes.
See page 5.
Check out the activities
offered at the Senior
Enrichment Center at
Renaissance on 9th on
page 11.
Volume 18, Issue 7
July 2011 FREE
Progress, plans and pride in Parrish
The Chin Road and US Highway 301 North
intersection with new traffic lights.
To many people it seems
like the 301 road widening project would never be completed.
However, it is finished along
with the traffic signalization at
the Chin Road and 301 intersection. The improvements should
not only help the flow of traffic in the area along 301 but
also improve safety along this
stretch of highway.
Additionally, the Board
of County Commissioners approved the purchase of the
Remodeling of building for the new
Rocky Bluff Library.
Roarin’ Twenties building to
be converted to the new Rocky
Bluff Library scheduled for
completion in the fall of this
year. Work has already begun
with the restoration of power to
the building, with architectural
plans for the inside/exterior of
the building, with the replacement of air conditioners (for the
ones that were stolen from the
property), with the plumbing
contractor restoring water to the
building and with a sign com-
Improvements to Fort Hamer
Rowing Facility.
pany to redo the signage in front
of the building and on the outside.
Lastly, Parrish has the beautiful Fort Hamer Rowing Facility at the end of Fort Hamer
Road at the edge of the Manatee River. Restroom have been
added; the area is cleaned up
and landscaped; improvements
have been made to the dock and
ramp areas; and rowing teams
have already come to our area
for practice sessions during the
winter months when practice
up North is nearly impossible.
But more importantly, the area
has been greatly improved and
is being enjoyed for family use,
boaters, fishing and enjoyment
of the river.
And more improvements
are planned for the immediate
future and further.
Much like most businesses
each year, Manatee County
Please see Progress, plans
CONTINUED ON PAGE 17
Parrish Foundation kicks off Fund Raiser
Want some good ideas
on saving water and
money? Go to page 14.
Could you get
Whooping Cough?
Read Jan’s article on
page 16.
The Parrish Foundation was incorporated as a
not for profit 501 (c) 3 corporation in July of 2009
and its initial goal was to get the Parrish Branch of
the Manatee County YMCA established and financially sustainable. It had become obvious that Parrish area residents needed and would use the various programs and services that the Y would offer,
but starting up a new branch was expensive and, in
the uncertain financial times we were facing, the Y
wanted assurances that the new Branch would not
lose money.
The Parrish Foundation was able to make these
assurances and the Branch has been very successful
with over 1,000 family and single memberships. As
one long time Parrish resident recently said, “The
Y is the best thing that has happened to Parrish in a
long time.”
With the Parrish Branch of the Y successfully
The Community Center / Y has been operational since October 2009.
established, the Foundation’s Board has decided to
move on to raise money to fund other groups and causes that help
make the Parrish community a better place to live. Foundation
President Hugh McGuire said, “We could not have financially assisted the Y in Parrish if it were not for the support of the Manatee
County Commissioners and the Parrish Community through our
‘Buy a Brick’ program. Now, we are turning to the community
again to help us raise funds to support other worthy causes in Parrish.”
The Foundation’s Board has set a goal of $50,000 for this initial fundraising effort and already has received $15,000 in donations and pledges. The Board plans to use the money raised to fund
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Williams Elementary
dedicates garden to Former Principal
Nancy Beale page 27.
Message from the Editor
Parrish Village News. page 2
Official publication of the
Parrish Civic Association,
a non profit coporation.
P. O. Box 257
Parrish, FL 34219
Cookie Jordan
Publisher and Editor
941-776-9019
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Jackie Felix
Financial Investing
Annette Johnson
Y News
Leslie Wells
Real Estate
Jack Tichenor
University of Florida, IFAS,
Manatee County Extension
Service
This newspaper is printed by
Sun Coast Media Group
Venice, FL
Cookie Jordan
I have to laugh at myself.
I used to think that my parents were
really old and boring when they talked
about the weather; couldn’t understand
the words to pop songs; never experimented with favorite recipes; talked
about politics endlessly; groused about
rising gasoline prices; complained about
aches and pains; and had their favorite
television programs such as Lawrence
Welk, the Sunday Redskin football
game, quiz programs, soap operas and
Friday night fights.
Well, guess what: I am almost a mirror reflection of what they were!
For the past I don’t know how
many weeks, I have watched multiple
daily weather reports, tracked storms in
the area, switched channels to various
weather reports - hoping that I would see
a forecast of rain for our area or even better a “gully washer” of a rainstorm.
Well, finally this week (after that last
substantial rainfall about four weeks ago,
From
the
mailbag
we got a lot (and, I mean a lot) of rain!
Yoohoo!
My parents used a lawn sprinkler to
water, but they really used it sparingly on
their lawns which were not sodded but
rather planted grass seed. I worry about
replacing sod and the cost of watering
twice a week and getting those high utility bills. So, rain is on my mind.
Plus, the heat. It never used to bother me for a minute. That’s just the way
it was. Now, I complain about humidity
and heat and prefer the air conditioning
of my home or car.
And, talking about those songs - I
like Michael Buble and Rod Stewart
who sings songs where I can recognize
the words. When I see the “new” performers, look at their clothing and desperately try to understand the words to
their tunes, I am sorry out of luck. I simply have no idea what they are singing.
I watched the Black Eyed Peas at the
Super Bowl and heard them not under-
standing the words but liking the music
- “somewhat.” I did look up the lyrics
on the Internet and what I thought was
“Let’s Get Started” turned out to be
“Let’s Get Retarded.” Big difference!
Even if I wanted to experiment with
my Meatloaf recipe, I wouldn’t get away
with it because my husband says, “Why
change it when it isn’t broken.” The
same goes for Vegetable Soup, Chicken
Parmesan and Pork Chops!
As far as politics go, I find myself
“talking” to TV commentators and my
dog even though they never listen.
I quote the daily price of regular
gasoline every time I go past Raceway.
I groan sometimes when I get out of bed
in the morning or get up from my chair.
I have my favorite tv programs and still
watch “General Hospital.” I also find
it more and more difficult to understand
the new sitcoms.
What goes around comes around!
At least I can smile and laugh about it.
Dear Concerned:
Please help us! The citizens of
Parrish have no left hand access into the
post office. They want us to “U” turn at
675 – a death wish for sure. Many lives
have already been lost at this intersection before it was legal to make a “U”
turn.
We have called the County Commissioners and Vern Buchanan but have
no response. Can you unite the people
of Parrish to put pressure on before
people are killed?
Former PCA Board member Jay “Bulldog” King discovered this problem
almost three years ago when the design for US Highway 301 North through Parrish
was first presented at the public meeting in Parrish. He initiated several meetings
with both Post Office and FDOT (Florida Department of Transportation) officials.
The issue, as FDOT presented it, is that when the Fire Department is responding to an emergency call, they must have clear path to make a left turn out of the
fire station to go north on 301. If there was a left turn into the Post Office, then cars
waiting to make the left turn could potentially back up and block the fire trucks.
(Please be aware that this was not an issue raised by the Fire Department – it was
raised by FDOT. FDOT officials said it was a safety issue and there was no way
they could allow a left turn lane into the Post Office because of the required emergency equipment access.)
At first, FDOT was adamant that the “U” turn was safe, but after a lot of discussion, it was agreed that an access road to the Post Office would be built off of 121st
Street so that someone traveling north on 301 could turn left onto 121st Street and
use this access road to get to the Post Office. 121st Street was widened from 301 to
this access road. This might not be the solution or answer you want, but this is how
we got to where we are.
Concerned lifetime citizen of Parrish
The Editor
Dear Parrish Village News:
For more information
or to check out places
where you can give blood,
go to www.FBSblood.org
July Blood Drives in
the
Parrish area
Sunday, July 3rd: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00
p.m., Publix, 9005 US Hwy 301 N, Parrish.
Monday, July 4th: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00
p.m., Publix, 1101 8th Ave W, Palmetto.
Monday, July 11th: 4:30 p.m. - 7:00
p.m., Parrish YMCA, 12214 US 301,
Parrish.
Monday, July 11th: 10:00 a.m. - 1:30
p.m., Piney Point MHP, 8600 US 41 N,
Palmetto.
Tuesday, July 12th: 11:00 a.m. - 7:00
p.m., Anna Maria Oyster Bar, 1525
51st Ave East, Ellenton.
Wednesday, July 13th: 8:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m., Port Manatee, 300 Regal
Cruise Way, Palmetto.
Wednesday, July 13th: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00
p.m., Central Jail/Manatee Co Sheriffs/
Palmetto Youth Academy, A14470 Harlee Rd, Palmetto.
Friday, July 15th: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00
p.m., Wal-mart - Palmetto, 508 10th St.
E., Palmetto.
Tuesday, July 26th: 10:00 a.m. - 12:30
p.m., Southeastern Guide Dogs, 4210
77th St East, Palmetto.
Tuesday, July 26th: 2:30 p.m. - 4:30
p.m., Palmetto Police Department,
1115 10th Street West, Palmetto.
Tuesday, July 26th: 1:00 p.m. - 3:30
p.m., FPL -Palmetto, 1253 12th Av
enue East, Palmetto.
Thursday, July 28th: 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m., Veranda Springs, 9286 Sucia Circle 3, Parrish.
Thursday, July 28th: 12:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m., Terra Siesta, 3502 Patricia
Place, Ellenton.
Sunday, July 31st: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00
p.m., Parrish United Methodist Church,
12140 US Hwy 301 N, Parrish.
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Another Reason Why
YOU SHOULD BE A CHRISTIAN
God Wants You To Be Healthy
And Happy
Prov. 10:27 “The fear of the Lord
prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.”
The medical profession tells us that many of
the physical and mental illnesses we have are
caused by envy, anxiety, hate, pride, selfishness,
and greed. Man could eliminate much of his problems if he could rid himself of these mental and
spiritual “sins”. The person who really tries to live
as the Bible teaches avoids many mental and
physical problems. Christian living can help you
live longer and happier.
Mike Altland, shown above, removing a wasp nest from a home
and preparing to treat an attic for pests
Mike Altland has been in the pest control business for over twenty five years. In 1983, he transferred to Florida, with a national pest control company where he learned almost everything there was
to know about pest control in the Florida environment. He and his staff were retained to service the
United States Dept. of Agriculture’s research facility in Port St. Lucie, Florida, along with treating
the homes of many high profile persons including Donald Trump, the Kennedys, Jackie Gleason, Sophia Loren, John Lennon and the BeeGees, so he well knows how to provide the personal treatment
and demanding service that is called for in some situations. After retiring from the national company
in 2003, he started Proex Pest Control — something he had wanted to do since childhood. (Mike
tells us he had an extensive collection of butterflies and insects housed in glass boxes when he was a
kid and was fascinated with insects.) His philosophy is relatively simple, however: take the time to
inspect each home carefully, strive for perfection, and take the time to ensure that each customer is
satisfied. Mike isn’t trying to make the usual 10 to 15 house calls per day as most national concerns
demand of their workers. He would rather make fewer calls and “spend the time to do the job right.”
What that nets out to in Mike’s words is, “Guaranteed same day service, spending the time necessary
to understand each individual situation and not becoming a cookie cutter operation. Everyone tells
me I do more than the other guys.”
Mike performs all the work himself. He is certified, licensed and insured in Florida to perform
Pest Control, Lawn and Ornamental Control and Termite Control including Fumigation and is also
University-certified with Texas A & M for Termite Biology and Control with another certification
from Purdue University for Pest Control Technology. The significant point he made is that maintenance is a MUST. In the tropical areas of southwest Florida, a homeowner cannot let up on preventative measures. He says the more time he spends inspecting, the less amount of pesticides are
needed to control pests. He has limited his service to Manatee County so he can respond quickly to
customer calls. Most of the service he performs is on the outside of the house where the problems
usually originate. He said, “If you minimize the amount of outside pest activity, the inside of your
home will naturally have less problems.”
What really makes his service different is the inspection and treatment of lesser utilized areas
where homeowners do not frequent, such as attics. Sometimes pests can start in these areas and,
if unchecked, can spread throughout the house. Mike often spends two hours carefully checking a
home on his first call for service.
Mike says his prices are extremely competitive and that his goal is “to be known for customer’s
saying, ‘That’s the best pest control service I’ve ever had.’”
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Cooking with Cookie
Nothing’s better than barbecue for July 4!
I don’t know what your plans are
for the Fourth of July, but it’s a big
holiday and barbecue is certainly part
of my plans for the big day.
I always start with a good barbecue sauce and then go from there.
Of course, pulled pork is always on
the list and perhaps some barbecued
shrimp.
Hopefully, you will enjoy these
recipes for your celebration.
Smoky Barbecue Sauce
2 1/2 cups ketchup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp. liquid smoke
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. hot pepper sauce
1/2 tsp. pepper
In a large saucepan, combine all the
ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring often. Reduce
heat; simmers, uncovered, for 10 - 15
minutes or until heated through.
Yield: 20 servings.
Pulled Barbecue Pork
6 pounds Boston butt roast
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp. seasoning salt
2 tsp. ground black pepper
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 onion, chopped
3 cups barbecue sauce
Rub garlic, seasoning salt, pepper and
cayenne pepper to taste onto roast.
Place roast in a large Dutch oven and
fill half way with water. Add onion.
Bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
Reduce heat and simmer and let cook
until meat falls off the bone. This
should take at least 3 to 4 hours depending on the size of the roast. Pull
meat off in strips, put in bowl and
pour on barbecue sauce. Stir until
well blended.
Yield: 10 servings.
Barbecued Shrimp
2 cups butter
2 cups olive oil
3/4 Worcestershire sauce
6 Tbsp. ground black pepper
4 lemons, sliced
1/2 tsp. hot pepper sauce
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. paprika
4 tsp. salt
8 pounds large shrimp, peeled and
deveined
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Heat
butter and oil in a large saucepan. Add
Worcestershire sauce, black pepper,
lemons, hot sauce, Italian seasoning,
garlic, paprika and salt to the saucepan. Mix well and simmer for 5 to 7
minutes. Divide shrimp between two
Dutch ovens. Pour 1/2 of the sauce
into one Dutch oven and 1/2 of the
sauce into the other. Heat the sauce
in both Dutch ovens to a simmer and
cook the shrimp for 6 to 8 minutes
until the shrimp begins to turn pink.
When the shrimp have begun to turn
pink, pour the shrimp and sauce from
both Dutch ovens into a large baking pan (or two pans depending on
how much sauce you have). Bake the
shrimp for 10 minutes, stirring once.
Yield: 12 servings.
Beefy Barbecue Macaroni
3/4 pound ground beef
1/2 cup onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 1/2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked
3/4 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 dash cayenne pepper
1/4 cup milk
1 Tbsp. butter
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
Additional Cheddar cheese (optional)
In a skillet, cook beef, onion and
garlic until meat is no longer pink;
drain. Add macaroni, barbecue sauce,
pepper and cayenne; mix well. In a
saucepan, heat milk and butter over
medium heat until butter is melted.
Stir in cheese until melted. Pour over
the macaroni mixture and mix gently.
Sprinkle with cheese.
Yield: 4 servings.
I hope you decide to have a
Fourth of July celebration with family or friends. It’s a great time for a
party. Decorations are plentiful and
food makes the event memorable. If
you want, add a coleslaw and a nice
dessert make with fresh fruit such as a
cobbler or crumble.
Be safe and have a happy 4th!
St. Lucie Creek by John Maynor, one of the paintings in the exhibit.
Florida
Highwaymen
paintings
on exhibit
at Manatee
County
Ag Museum
An exhibit of Florida Highwaymen paintings are on display at the Palmetto Historical Park and Manatee County Agricultural Museum through August 12, 2011.
The documentary “Florida’s Outsider Artists” (approximately 50 minutes long)
is available for viewing upon request in the Ag Museum. The exhibit is free and
open to the public during business hours Tuesday through Friday and the 1st and
3rd Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Guided group tours are
available at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The location is 515 10th Ave.
West, Palmetto. Call for more information, 721-2034 or 723-4991.
You can meet ten of the original Florida Highwaymen at an art show and sale
which will be held at Palmetto Historical Park and Manatee County Agricultural Museum on Saturday, July 16th, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. They will have artwork
for sale and you can see a live painting demonstration by one of the artists. In addition, 31 paintings are currently on exhibit through August 12th.
The Florida Highwaymen are a small group of African American landscape artists who began painting in the late 1950s. The paintings were then sold out of the
trunk of their cars, as the artists went from door to door at homes and business offices
or set up shop on a busy corner at the side of the road. Their bright and sultry images
of Florida’s tropical beauty were sold for as little as twenty or thirty dollars. Today
their paintings are widely sought after collectibles.
The Highwaymen originated from the Fort Pierce, Florida, area when a white
artist, Albert Ernest “Bean” Backus began to tutor a young African American teen
named Alfred Hair. “Bean” not only taught Hair, but he influenced other young artists
interested in exploring their creativity and developing a similar, yet unique style of
their own . . . as well as making a living outside of the back-breaking labor in citrus
groves and tomato fields. In 1995, the term “Highwaymen” was coined by Jim Fitch,
a Florida museum curator, who wrote an article about the artists for the magazine
“Antiques and Art Around Florida.”
The twenty-six Florida Highwaymen artists are Curtis Arnett, Hezekiah Baker
†, Al Black, Ellis Buckner †, George Buckner †, Robert Butler, Mary Ann Carroll,
Johnny Daniels †, Willie Daniels , Rodney Demps, James Gibson, Alfred Hair †, Issac Knight, Robert L. Lewis, John Maynor, Roy McLendon, Alfonso Moran †, Harold Newton †, Lemuel Newton, Sam Newton, Livingston Roberts †, Willie Reagan,
Cornell Smith, Charles Walker, Sylvester M. Wells and Charles Wheeler.
† deceased
Announcing the new location of
Becky Thielen and Karslee Stiles
Me Too Salon
1825 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.
Contact them at:
Becky 941-592-6768 and Karslee 727-418-7895
Plans progress for new Rocky Bluff Library
The contracts have been signed by
both parties and money has exchanged
hands. The Roaring Twenties Building
now belongs to the County and plans
are aggressively underway for the
renovation. Power has been restored
to the building. Architects are working on the design for the inside. A sign
company is looking at the sign and determining the cost of modifications for
the library. Plumbers have been there.
There is even a new sign up stating that
renovations are underway to be completed in the fall of 2011. So, things
are moving right along.
Lots of work remains to be accomplished and Friends and library patrons
will be called on to “lend a hand” in
the project. Plans include having a
coffee bar with WiFi capability for patrons who want a quiet place to work, browse and enjoy coffee. There will
be more computers for patrons. The parking lot area and surrounding property will be cleaned up and groomed - a
project that may occur on a Saturday morning where the community can pitch in.
The Friends of Rocky Bluff Library - a volunteer group that raises money to fund projects and programs and
buy items for the library that are needed - is developing a “wish list.” One of the items on that list includes permanent space for the Friends to organize donated books for its two Book Sales and furniture for that room as well
as other spots in the library.
The Friends hope to get the letters on the sign soon so that you can see what’s going on and watch for developments. The group has acquired letters for the sign and even during the sign renovation, the sign part can be
utilized. Our website is also another location for information: www.FriendsofRockyBluff.org.
If you have questions about the new library and the progress of the renovation (or how you can help), go to
info@RockyBluff.org and ask your questions.
The best way you can help is by joining the Friends group utilizing the form below. Funding for the library
projects is being cut due to budget constraints as you probably have read in the newspaper. So, some of the necessities will need to be funded by the Friends’ group. In the past, this group has funded Summer Reading Programs
for pre-teens, Children’s Programs, buying furniture and accessories for the Teen Area of the library and shelving
end pieces for books. All proceeds go to support Rocky Bluff Library.
What “I Geek” means?
The Online Computer Library Center (OCLC)
has a new program to create awareness about libraries
called “I Geek the Library.” Utilizing celebrities and
others, this program uses the word “geek” in a different
manner which means:
1. To love, to enjoy, to celebrate, to have an in
tense passion for.
2. To express interest in.
3. To possess a large amount of knowledge in.
4. To promote.
Use your browser to search geekthelibrary.org for
more information about the program.
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Parrish Seniors hold
social afternoons and
investment meetings
SueAnn Brockwell
Parrish Senior’s Social afternoons are held every
Thursday from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Community Room located in the Y, 12214 U.S. 301 N. Learn
how to play mah jongg or bridge. Meet your Parrish
neighbors. Do you play chess, canasta or dominoes?
Bring your friends. Bridge and mah jongg beginners
are always welcome.
Parrish Investment group meets every Thursday afternoon following the social group from 3:30 p.m. to
5:00 p.m. New investor? This is the group for you
as we study the fundamentals and tools needed to understand stocks, Exchange Traded Funds and Mutual
Funds.
You do not have to be a member of the Y to attend
either group. Cost is only $1. Just a warning . . . we
truly enjoy life, laugh a lot, and have formed forever
friendships. Come join us.
Locally owned and operated!
Parrish resident makes afghans
for veterans and needs yarn
We have an American Hero living in Veranda Springs.
He is a veteran, and his name is Vern Farnham. He has crocheted over 300 afghans for the Veterans at Bay Pines Veteran’s Hospital and Nursing Home. He is running out of yarn
and needs donations. He uses Red Heart brand yarn in red,
white and blue, (he said this washes easily). If anyone has
yarn to donate, you may leave it at the Y, (as he is a bridge
player and comes every Thursday).
He is an active volunteer at Bay Pines. Other veterans
new to the area who would like to get involved can send Vern
an e-mail to lbfarn2@tampabay.rr.com.
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Ellenton, FL 34222
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Marketing Company. Our Company lists all
types of Real Estate from residential to
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LOOK FOR THE HYDRO-TASTE SIGN ON SR 70 WHEN GOING EAST
ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROADWAY.
THEN GO 100 FEET AND TURN LEFT ON VERNA BETHANY ROAD.
TWO MILES ON THE LEFT.
LOOK AT OUR WEB SITE FOR DIRECTIONS AND A MAP.
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A mere four years ago this month several ladies met in the living room of Jackie
Felix’s. The event was to start as a jewelry fashion show given by Theresa Gilleard
of Premier Designs. Just two friends having their friends over to share in some much
needed “girl-time.”
Each of the women who attended was a self-employed professional representing
a variety of careers. As each of them casually shared what they did, conversations
and business cards were exchanged.
What happened next is what surprised us both . . . the ladies wanted to know
when our next meeting was? It looked like Jackie was on to something. The need for
self-employed business owners to have a way to meet, promote and educate others on
their products, services or talents. Parrish Professionals was born.
Since that first event, we have seen our membership increase and have outgrown
many venues. We have been involved in many community outreach projects as well
as county and state representation in areas that make a difference.
If you are interested in finding out more about us, we meet the third Thursday
of each month at the Parrish Y. Meet & Greet is at 6:30 p.m.; the meeting starts
promptly at 7:00 p.m. Feel free to visit our website www.parrishprofessional.org or
contact Jackie Felix, President at 941-504-2376.
Have a safe and great
Fourth of July!
Great time at Karaoke Nights
at Ferraro’s Italian Grille
Best pizza south of New Jersey!
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Small Animal Veterinary Medicine and Surgery
Dr. Stacy Nelson, D.V.M.
NEW HOURS
M, W, F - 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Tues., Thurs. - 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Every 2nd & 4th Saturday
of each month 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
“At North River Veterinary Hospital we believe in providing
clients and their pets with the most advanced care and service.
We are creating a compassionate family of staff who will always
have you and your pet’s best interest in mind.”
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Saturday nights at Ferraro’s have been exciting and fun with many people showing their talents in Karaoke singing! A wide variety of participants took part in the
singing and entertained the crowds of onlookers. Karaoke will resume in August.
Look for the dates.
Don’t forget to call on Ferraro’s for your catering needs. Whether your event is
large or simply a family / friends gathering, Ferraro’s can cater it to your satisfaction
providing all the food, beverages, servers, bartenders - whatever you need. Just give
them a call to schedule. It surely makes entertaining easy.
News from the Grill:
Gluten-Free pizzas are available at Ferraro’s for all those with special dietary
needs. Ask your server about them.
Look what’s coming at Ferraro’s - a GIGANTIC 32 inch pizza. If you agree to
the terms and eat all the pizza in one sitting, you get it FREE!
It’s a baby boy for Kelly Finch due in November. Best wishes to her on the
happy event.
Ferraro’s has a website you can access to find out all the specials and events
that are happening. Go to www.FerrarosItalianGrille.com to see it. You
can also check out the menu or order to go. While you are there, sign up
to get on the email list so you can keep aware of any special events that
occur during the month. You won’t want to miss them!
Tap into the Power of
Michael Saunders & Company
# 1 in Closed Sales in 2010
“Top 30 MS&C Agent in 2010”
Charlie Probert, Realtor ©
13 Year Parrish Resident
941-773-0604
charlieprobert@michaelsaunders.com
Renaissance on 9th - “For the Fun & Over 50!”
Guests are always welcome at the Senior Enrichment Center of Renaissance on 9th!
Come and take a tour of the Senior Enrichment Center. Members pay just $45 annually
and receive many perks including discounted prices on activities, and on lunch at the 9th
Street Bistro.
Here are some of the activities for July:
Learn to Line Dance! Beginners: 9:30 a.m., or Advanced 10:45 a.m. on Mondays. $5
per class or $15 per month. Classes are free for members.
Bingo: Cash prizes! Wednesday, July 27, 2:00 p.m., $1.50 per card, per round (members
$1).
Board Game Fun: Play Trivial Pursuit on Mondays and Fridays, Monopoly on Tuesdays, and Pictionary on Wednesdays. 2 :00 p.m. $2 (members free).
Learn the Keyboards! The music masters of Fletcher Music Center will teach 7 songs,
in 7 weeks, for 7 dollars. Thursdays at 3:15 p.m. Call 941-749-0100 to register.
Zumba Gold Classes: low impact dance aerobics. Mondays at 1:00 p.m. $8 per class
(members $6).
Arts & Crafts with Debbi Grant: Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m., $7 (members $5).
All-You-Can-Eat Pancake and Sausage Breakfast: July 29, 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., $5.
When you enjoy events at Renaissance on 9th, you support the programs of Meals on
Wheels PLUS. The Renaissance on 9th is located at 1816 9th St. West, Bradenton, Florida
34205. You can call 941-749-0100 for more information or go to the website at www.
renaissanceon9th.org. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m.
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Open floor plan, 2200sf, views from all rooms. Kit has corian tops, breakfast
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2BR 2BA furnished end unit. Carport, washer/dryer, Florida room.
Community pool, tennis, & shuffleboard. Near shopping and dining.
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BAY FRONT HOME on Terra Ceia Bay with new boat
dock on sailboat water. Excellent fishing, close to Bradenton
St. Pete, & Sarasota via I-75 & I-275. Beautiful waterfront
community with excellent view. $359,000 M5809147
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NOT A SHORT SALE! 3BR 2BA 1 car garage, pool
home in relaxed country setting on 100’x150’ lot. Gutters,
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home warranty. $114,900 M5819244
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IMMACULATE SOUTHWEST STYLE POOL HOME
Countless upgrades, dual courtyards, all tile flooring, fireplace, on 3/4 acre private lot. Landscaping is outstanding.
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The Parrish Foundation - helping serve the needs of the people of Parrish.
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grants for Parrish area charitable organizations this year and to start an endowment
fund that would provide a way for residents to leave money in their wills and estate
plans that will be used to help make Parrish a better place for years to come. Foundation Board member and Fund Raising Committee co-chair Iris McClain said, “I am
very excited about this new initiative by the Foundation to make Parrish an even better place to live. We had such awesome support for our “Buy a Brick’ campaign and
I am confident the community will want to participate again. We envision an annual
fundraising event in Parrish with part of the money raised going to grants and the rest
to the endowment fund. Over time, as the endowment fund grows, part of the income
from it will be used to help us expand our community grant program. And since the
Community endowment fund will be managed by the Manatee Community Foundation, we can feel confident that our money will be safe and secure.”
The Board has decided that donors to this initial fundraising effort will be recognized on a permanent plaque in the lobby at the Community Center. While any
contribution is gratefully accepted, the plaque will be a gold level of $5,000 or more,
a silver level of $2,500 and a bronze level of $500.
For more information you can check the Parrish Foundation’s website at www.
parrishfoundation.com or call Iris McClain at 776-0542.
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Our colors run deep the red, white and blue of 2011
Leslie Wells
Have you ever wondered why colors
evoke such powerful emotions? From
the color of our cars to the color of our
shoes, bright hues and subtle accents
seem to symbolize something very special to each of us. For me, the color gold
always feels sunny and warm. It reminds
me of Florida skies and tropical nights.
One of my good friends enjoys any shade
of green. Just seeing the color makes her
feel happy and alive.
This month our wonderful country will be all decked out in red, white and blue.
Some of us will fly flags while others will wear colorful clothing, set off fireworks,
have neighborhood picnics and gather to sing patriotic songs. The red, white and
blue color combination will remind us of our freedoms, our strides and the valor of
those who have served. It is true: we may not take the time to think deeply about
the meaning of our flag, the stars representing the individual states that comprise our
union and the stripes representing the original colonies that were our nation’s backbone. However, most of us will “feel” the symbolism and react in some emotional
way.
Still, 2011 brings out a new kind of Red, White and Blue for many Americans.
Red might represent the anger that millions of Americans are feeling over the loss of
jobs, turning their dream of homeownership into a nightmare. White might symbolize a surrender of some sort. From letting go of a property to letting go of a much
needed paycheck. Perhaps white feels empty and painful. Blue could be bringing
some thoughts of sadness and doubt. Perhaps emotions filled with fear or lack of
warmth overall.
Our colors run deep.
Yes, red, white and blue can mean many things. Our nation is rich with history
and so much pride in overcoming adversities, challenges and plight. We’ve learned
that when we come together, nothing is impossible! This July, let’s remember the
colors that brought us to where we are. Let’s remember the emotion they evoke and
let’s focus on the spirit of survival that still rings true. We have much to be thankful
for, even in 2011. Red can be powerful, and show strength and solidarity. White can
be peaceful, bringing realization and hope. Blue can be strong, calming and patient.
Together we stand. Together, we are America.
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Join our Produce Club to pick up a weekly basket
of locally grown offerings straight from the farm
as well as items obtained from the immediate surrounding area.
Get a free produce basket for any recommendation
resulting in a new account for the farm.
Restaurants - we have a Supply Program tailored to yoour needs.
Call for information on our pasture fed, organic beef program.
Fresh, no preservative bread and local honey, too.
From our farm to your fork in hours - not weeks.
See me on Saturdays from 9 AM to 2 PM
at the Ellenton Farmer’s Market
(beside the skating rink)
Nation-wide focus on saving water and money
Edited by Jack Tichenor, University of Florida / Manatee County Extension Service
Smart Irrigation Month is a public awareness campaign to promote efficient water use. Focused on July,
traditionally the month of peak demand for outdoor
water use nationally, the campaign highlights simple
practices and innovative technologies to:
Make maintaining green spaces easy and convenient.
Minimize overwatering while keeping lawns, gardens and landscapes beautiful and healthy.
Save money on utility bills.
Help protect community water supplies for today
and the future.
Property owners and managers typically overwater, unintentionally wasting money every time they take out
the hose or turn on the sprinklers. The University of
Florida/Manatee County Extension Service Water Conservation Program (Extension Service) promotes smart
water-saving practices year-round and offers these suggestions for Smart Irrigation Month:
l Plant and maintain low water use landscapes that
will thrive in our local climate and site conditions. Called Hydozoning, plants can also be
grouped into low, medium or high water
needs and irrigated accordingly to save water
and improve plant health.
l Use low volume micro-irrigation to precisely apply very small amounts of water to gardens,
trees and shrubs in mulched beds, minimizing evaporation and waste.
l Incorporate non-irrigated hardscapes and mulched
areas such as patios, service areas and pathways into the landscape.
l Periodically inspect irrigation system in operation for overspray onto streets, drives,
buildings, etc., for leaks, dry areas and broken sprinklers, and for overgrown grass,
shrubs and limbs that block spray patterns.
l Check irrigation controller for correct date, time
and for compliance with the current watering restrictions.
l Make conventional irrigation controllers smarter
by installing water-saving technology:
w rainsensor shut off switch that prevents
watering after an adequate rain,
w soil moisture sensor control device that
prevents irrigation when soil moisture is
adequate.
w real-time weather-based irrigation control that automatically adjusts for weather and seasonal changes.
l Audit irrigation system to make sure water is
being used effectively and make necessary
adjustments. Contact the Extension Service
to schedule this free, personalized irrigation
system evaluation.
Make
use of Manatee County Utilities Department
l
rebates for qualifying customers for making
recommended water-saving improvements.
Learn
how to apply the above practices and more
l
at free classes and from educational materials
provided by the Extension Service.
marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Cooperative
Extension Service, University of Florida, IFAS, Florida
A. & M. University Cooperative Extension Program,
and Boards of County Commissioners Cooperating.
For more information about how the Manatee County
Agriculture and Extension Service can help Manatee
homeowners, businesses and property managers, visit
http://manatee.ifas.ufl.edu, call (941)722-4524 or visit
the office at 1303 17th Street W., Palmetto, FL 34221.
Smart Irrigation Month is an initiative of The Irrigation Association, a non-profit industry organization
dedicated to promoting efficient irrigation. Visit www.
smartirrigationmonth.org to learn more. This article
contains some material from The Irrigation Association
and from IFAS/University of Florida.
The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS)
is an Equal Opportunity Institution authorized to provide research, educational information and other services only to individuals and institutions that function
with non-discrimination with respect to race, creed,
color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation,
For more information
about watering and irrigation, go to
http://manatee.ifas.ufl.edu.
Children’s activities at Ag Museum and Palmetto Historical Park
You can bring your children by to enjoy the Junior
Ag Spots and the Pint-size Pioneer Spots at the Manatee
County Agricultural Museum and Palmetto Historical
Park. While visiting, children can use the Farm Flannel
Board, sit a spell in the Summer Reading Corner, watch
a movie, play dress up, mail a letter in the historic post
office, challenge themselves with a “What is it?” activity, and more. It’s the perfect solution for a child who is
bored during a summer afternoon!
Admission is free. For more information call 7234991 or 721-2034.
The Museum is located at 1015 6th Street West, Palmetto,
Florida. The hours of operation are Tuesday through Friday
from 10:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. The first and
third Saturdays the Museum is open from 10:00 a.m. to noon
and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. The Museum is closed New Year’s
Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday, President’s Day,
Memorial Day Weekend, 4th of July Holiday, Labor Day
Weekend, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Weekend, Christmas
Eve and Christmas Day. For more information, contact
Diane Ingram at (941) 721-2034.
Do you know
about SHINE?
Four-year-old Isabell Katsaitis reads a farm storybook in the Summer Reading Corner at the Agricultural Museum.
SHINE - Serving Healthcare Insurance Needs of Elders - is a volunteer organization which provides
educational materials and free unbiased insurance counseling assistance to Florida elders, caregivers and
family members on Medicare, Medicaid, Prescription Assistance, Long-Term Care Planning and Insurance and other health care issues. It is part of the Florida Department of Elder Affaits. You can contact
SHINE by calling 1-800-96-ELDER (1-800-963-5337) or email SHINE at information@elderaffairs.org.
If you would like to talk person-to-person with a SHINE counselor, you may call the Parrish Y at 9815323 to schedule an appointment on Tuesdays after 1:00 p.m.
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Whooping Cough/Pertussis outbreak and vaccinations
I bet you are asking yourself . . . why is she writing about Whooping Cough and vaccinations when that
has nothing to do with home safety. Well, if you think
about it – it is a BIG part of Home Safety especially
when you consider the safety of your family and their
health.
So first, let’s talk about Whooping Cough, also
known as Pertussis. I bet you thought it was a childhood disease from decades ago that was wiped off the
face of the earth. That’s what I thought too until I got it.
Yes, I had it, and I am still suffering some of the affects
of Whooping Cough.
Where did I get it? We have no idea. I wasn’t
around anyone who had it and I do not know anyone
else who has it yet. The disease is extremely contagious. I could have gotten it from a grocery cart, sitting
next to anyone with a cough (and they may not have
known they had it at the time), or out shopping.
Apparently 2-3 years ago this dreaded disease started to show up again. It turns out that many of the vaccinations we got as children – at least those of us with
more life experience than others (50+ years) – are in
need of a booster. The CDC (Center for Disease Control) is currently running an ad on TV showing a mother
with a baby who has an awful cough – that’s what I
sounded like except most of the time I could not get air
back in my lungs except in tiny little breaths
It generally starts out like a cold and is often diagnosed as such. When the cold doesn’t go away, and as
you get worse, it’s not uncommon to be diagnosed with
Bronchitis or a sinus infection. That awful cough is the
main trigger that will wear you down. It’s a deep, gutwrenching cough that has been known to be so severe
that at times the affected person can tear a muscle in
their chest or crack a rib – literally. It can also cause
the affected person to lose control of other things but I
won’t go into too much detail here. You can probably
figure it out.
Trying to get your breath as you are coughing is
what gives this disease the name Whooping Cough because as you try to inhale it’s a frantic, panicky “whooping” sound as you try to pull in that much needed air. At
times, you can’t get your breath and people have been
known to pass out from the coughing. It is common
that once you have this, you cannot sleep lying down
because it will make you cough, so sleeping sitting up is
often better but actually any sleep is good. The coughing will lead to long frustrating sleepless nights so you
are exhausted from lack of sleep. The coughing abso-
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lutely wears you out more and the overall feeling is just
plain yucky.
I started with my “cold” in early April. I was sick
all of April and through May and diagnosed with various ailments until I finally was diagnosed with Pertussis
at the end of May. Here it is the end of June (at least
when this is being written) and I’m still not over this
completely. I either sprained or tore a muscle in my
chest from the coughing and that is slowly healing. My
cough is still there but definitely not as bad but it seems
to come and go. If I talk too much, as I’m known to do,
I will end up in a coughing fit. If I keep my mouth shut
(Come on . . . I’m Italian so that’s almost impossible for
me!) I won’t cough as often but it is hard for me not to
talk. Some special “High Octane” cough medicine is
the only thing that keeps me from coughing and it allows me to sleep. So why am I telling you this? I am
telling you this because YOU may need a booster to
update your Pertussis Vaccinations.
Check with your doctor soon to see if you need a
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either but if I had known I needed a booster I would
have gotten one. I get flu shots every year to help ensure I do not come down with something and so far
that’s worked but that flu shot won’t hold off Pertussis.
I wouldn’t wish this disease on anyone, especially
an innocent child and as adults we are often carriers.
The disease is not normally fatal but it has taken the
lives of many children so it’s important to ensure we
are vaccinated to ensure we do not get it and we do not
pass it along. Please check with your doctor to see if
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For more information about Pertussis (Whooping
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Commissioners update the County’s five year Capital Improvements Plan (CIP). The
current approved CIP for fiscal years (FY) 2012-2016 (the County’s fiscal year ends
in September, so FY 2012 starts October 1, 2011) provides funding for many exciting
projects that will have a positive effect on Parrish area residents.
One of the most needed projects affecting safety is that the entire length of Erie
Road will be widened to 24-feet; ditches will be piped; and shoulders will be enhanced where needed. This project will be started in FY 2012 and completed in FY
2013. Work on the intersection of Erie and 69th Street will begin as soon as final
approvals are secured.
Also slated for improvement in this same timeframe is Fort Hamer Road. The
road will be widened to 24 feet; ditches will be piped; shoulders will be enhanced;
and there will be infill of existing sidewalks. Work on the Ft. Hamer Bridge is scheduled to begin in FY 2012 and to be completed in FY 2014. Also scheduled for FY
2012 are more improvements to the Fort Hamer Rowing Facility and Park.
A second floor will be added to the Fort Hamer Rowing Facility (it was designed
to accommodate this) and this will be used to provide meeting space and storage and
office space as well as a possible park ranger residence. The docks and boat launch
will also receive upgrades; parking and drainage will be improved; and additional
playground equipment will be added.
Land acquisition for the US Highway 301 widening from SR 675 to Moccasin
Wallow is scheduled for FY 2012 and 2013 with work scheduled for FY 2014-2016.
Adding sewer service to the commercial area along 301 is scheduled for FY 2014 and
will be done during the 301 widening project. Hopefully, the storm water issue in the
commercial will be addressed as part of the widening project.
A final project that is a real sleeper is that funds are in the CIP for work on the
Hidden Harbor Park which is the 100+ acres the County owns around the new bridge
site at the Manatee River and end of Fort Hamer Road. The project is still very much
in the planning stage, but to have it in the CIP places more emphasis on getting the
planning started. It has tremendous potential to have a very positive effect on the
recreation opportunities available to people in our community.
Many exciting things are scheduled to happen in our area soon – it’s a great time
to live in Parrish and take pride in our community.
Note: Capital Improvements are just a piece of the overall Manatee County Budget.
While they were recently reviewed in a Commissioners’ Workshop, items for 2012 are
not official until the overall budget is approved. Items listed beyond 2012 are just
plans, not firm commitments.
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the phone number and address of a local business. It contains a calendar of events
scheduled for the local area, and a forum for people to post their feelings, ask questions, or just make announcements about things in and around Parrish.
The designers have tried to include any other internet links to anything that a Parrish
resident may need or desire. Please think of the website as a business listing section
whenever you need any kind of service in Parrish. The designers (Parrish Design
Company) hope that any business located in, or doing business in Parrish has been
listed. Please contact them if you would like to advertise your business services to
our Parrish, Florida, readers.
They have a separate section just for restaurants in the area. Long story short, when
the designers moved to Parrish a few years ago, there were NO restaurants listed in
any kind of internet search, located in Parrish, Florida. They knew better . . . the first
page of their site completed in 2004 was the restaurant page.
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Still Fearless
Pastor Bill Straitwell
Most of my Navy career was as an electrician
aboard the U.S.S. Fearless, MSO-442. This was a small
ship – perhaps the smallest that traveled the oceans, but
by Navy standards, an important vessel. It was a wooden-hulled, ocean-going minesweeper. The wooden hull
was designed to go over magnetic type mines and not
blow up. We were always told that if we did hit a mine,
there would be enough splinters stuck into us to keep
us afloat. The ship was designed to clear mines from
harbors and other places so that the other ships of the
fleet could travel safely.
We had a motto, which stated, “Where the ships are
going, we’ve been.” On our smoke stack were painted
the words, “Wooden ships and iron men.”
Minesweepers had names like Avenge, Exultant,
Aggressive, etc. The Navy has a system for naming
various ships and minesweepers had what were referred to as “brave” names.
It’s funny how a guy 18 to 22 years in age can laugh
at the possibility of harm, or even death. I cannot think
of one of my other 85 shipmates who seemed fearful of
our jobs. So the name, Fearless seemed appropriate to
the lot of us.
We rode the same huge waves as the large ships
did, except that we bounced around more than them. A
lot more! When we were in port in Charleston, South
Carolina, there were occasions when we had to head out
to sea in hurricanes. The alternative could have been
to be smashed up on shore. How I remember some of
those storms – I have evidence that the ship was just
one degree from tipping over a couple of times. That
would have been bad for us. We had one young man, a
Machinist Mate who was always sea sick, yet this never
deterred him from performing his duties. His last name
was Rettig. How I felt sorry for him.
Oh, we’d laugh when the ship listed so hard to port
or starboard – we were invincible, or so we thought.
We would remind each other that we were fearless.
And then, before I knew it, my four-year enlistment
(plus six months because of the Communists putting up
the Berlin wall) was over and I was headed home. This
sure dates me, because that wall has been torn down,
thanks to President Reagan!
Home was so different – most of my buddies had
gotten married and there was no one to pal around with.
And, if you have been in the service, you know that
sometimes it is hard to communicate with someone
who was not. Sure, that changes with years, but after
living with men who shared the same dreams, values
and types of lives, it can leave you empty when you are
away from that life. That is when the fear can creep
in. That’s when you start to fear that you may not fit in
with the civilian world, that you might not get work and
that you might not survive. Fear sets in.
That is the time though, when, if you are thinking
clearly, you pick up your Bible and start to read about
fear. Seldom having used a Bible for four years (in the
Navy) makes it hard to find the word “Fear.” Today,
you can type the word “Fear” into your computer and
get thousands of resources on the subject. What did
they do without computers? Thank you, Bill Gates and
anyone else who invented these things.
Often, we go around fearing everything around
us: gasoline prices, food prices, wars, earthquakes, etc.
Very recently an 89-year old preacher claimed he knew
when the world would end. There were a lot of people
who feared that day. But, of course, the Bible clearly
tells us that no man knows the time or the day of Jesus’
return. My point here is that there is too much fear
going around. It’s like an epidemic! The television
news industry lets us know of all that is wrong with the
world. Wouldn’t it be nice if instead, they would let us
know what is right with the world and remind people of
how great our God is? He is, you know.
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for
I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you,
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. For I,
the LORD your God, hold your right hand; it is I who
say to you, ‘Fear not, I am the one who helps you.’”
— Isaiah 41:10,13
Isn’t it wonderful to know that the Lord holds our
hand when troubles abound? We don’t have some statue to bring offerings to, and we don’t have to fear retaliation should we bring the wrong thing to it. No, our
God is a loving Father who wants only the best for us.
So here’s the deal; don’t worry! If you’re scheduled to have surgery, if you are wondering where your
next mortgage payment will come from, if you are worried about a child, God knows all about it and He cares.
He loves you! So go to Him on bended knee and remind Him of your needs. Not that He needs a reminder,
but He likes to hear from us. Fear not!
“Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not
one of them will fall to the ground apart from your
Father. But even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not, therefore; you are of more value
than many sparrows.”
— Matthew 10:29-31
This was the Lord Jesus telling us not to worry, not
to fear, because God knows what is going on – He even
knows how many hairs we have on our heads. And He
loves us!
Fear has been going on for a long time. Even at the
very beginning of the Bible in Genesis 3:10 when the
Lord asked Adam and Eve where they were, Adam answered, “I was afraid.” This, of course, was after they
had eaten of the forbidden fruit. So this “fear” thing is
not new, but it is such a waste of time.
In the King James version of the Bible, the word
“fear” occurs 400 times! And variations of the word
include fearfully, fearfulness, fearing, feared, etc., etc.
As stated previously, fear has been going on for a long
time.
Remember – “God is our refuge and strength, a
very present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear
though the earth gives way, though the mountains be
moved into the heart of the sea,”
— Psalm 46:1-2
“The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can
man do to me?”
— Hebrews 13:6
The more you dig into the Word of God, the more
you can learn how to live a joyous life! You can enjoy
every day of your life and live without being afraid.
Have a wonderful Fourth of July and remember
what the holiday represents. God bless America.
You are welcome to comment on any of my writings at Midlife@Tampabay.rr.com.
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Getting live bait is getting to be a problem
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Don Rooks with a nice over slot Redfish he caught recently while fishing with Capt. Ric and
Reel Simple Fishing Adventures.
This has nothing to do with fishing. I just want to start out by saying “thank you
and good job Sheriff Grady Judd.” I hope you don’t mind me getting a little side
tracked with that, but I applaud his position on current events.
Fishing in the Tampa Bay area continues to be pretty good when the weather and
tides are favorable, but it can be terribly difficult when the wind is blowing or the
water is not moving. Some of this can be avoided by just picking the proper time in
the tide cycle to fish. Good luck predicting the wind.
We are starting to see water temps in the mid to upper 80s in some of our fishing areas and when it gets in that range, it is better to fish earlier in the morning or
later in the afternoon. I have tried to get to these areas when the shadows are long.
Once the sun gets higher in the sky, a lot of these fish will move to deeper water to
get comfortable. During the hotter time of the day it may be best to move out into
the deeper grass areas to find fish that will eat. If you find fish in the shallows that
are eating, pay close attention to your bait as it will often weaken and die from lack
of oxygen. I was on a school of redfish the other day that I had to leave because my
bait was going belly up. This year, live bait has been at a premium. There has been a
bigger struggle this year with bait, more so, than anything else. If you are a live bait
fisherman and catch your own bait, you know what I’m talking about.
I was so happy to get a few weeks of Tarpon fishing in with crabs that I could
hardly stand it. During the crab flush, I ran mostly Tarpon charters and it was a relief
not to have to go catch sardines. This year, the bait has been more difficult to find
on the flats and has continued to stay on the move making it harder to find. The bait
at the bridges and piers has also been a little more difficult to catch and I’m not sure
why.
I feel like I network with the best anglers in the area and everyone is scratching
their heads when it comes to the bait game. If your having trouble as well, welcome
to the crowd. If you don’t want to deal with the struggles of catching your bait and
want to use artificial lures, I have been getting some reports of some decent catches of
Trout on the D.O.A. soft plastics and Spanish Mackerel on silver spoons. I hope this
all does not sound like a doom and gloom report because it’s not intended to be so.
There is a good bite going on right now in our waters, it just takes a little patience and a good game plan. Until next time, good luck and be safe on the water.
Remember: don’t let your kid be the one that got away; take them fishing.
For charter information, you can call (813) 601-2900, or email CaptainRic@
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you can bring your own. Everything will
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And in talking to your doctor it’s a good idea to check on any other vaccinations
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If you are trying to find some answers and are looking for
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Join us for Worship this Sunday at 11 a.m. We are at 13885
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Another beautiful summer has arrived in our beloved Sunshine State and
with it the ever-present knowledge that
the beaming rays are also taking their
toll on our skin. In addition to widely
known risks of serious skin conditions
such as melanomas, carcinomas and
UV-induced capillary wall thinning, the
simple truth is that sun damage accounts
for 98% of the effects we attribute to aging. The more you’re outdoors the more
sun, the more sun the more damage. For
most people, the bad effects of exposure
start outrunning our body’s ability to
heal from it once past 30 years of age.
The ensuing decline in the quality of our
skins’ texture, collagen content and pigments begins to really speed up after age
40. By this time the desired status quo
of youthful looking skin cannot be maintained. The damage is cumulative and
the quest for a more invigorating look is
on!
So what’s a body (or face) to do? It
is inherently not possible to live an everyday life protecting facial features by
lead lined umbrellas, wide brimmed hats
or a new layer of greasy lotion four times
a day wasting and streaking your foundation. Maybe we should just make like
bats and cave in!
For all the ladies out there who
know what I’m talking about, let’s do a
little what if…
What if every morning that personal routine you go through to make
us men enthralled with you had a fountain of youth skin serum built right in…
What if everything you used in this daily
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the ones that moved in a few years ago…
What if in the process of readying every
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5:00 - 8:00 PM
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Circadia Switch Facial Party
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Annette Johnson, Branch Supervisor
Summer Camp is in full swing and the camp
kids have already experienced going to the movies, swimming at the Cross Creek Pool 2 times
a week, Mosi, GT Bray, Ray’s Game and more.
There are 145 children enrolled weekly with 20%
receiving financial scholarships. Last year, the
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Stop by the Branch and celebrate
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kid to camp! Pick a slip off the Tree
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camp. Donate $25 or more and you
will be entered into a drawing for a
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SUMMER CAMP: ONGOING REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER CAMP. Held at Williams
Elementary June 13-Aug 19. $25 registration fee required per child. Y Family Members: $90/
week, per child, All Others: $105/week, per child. View our online camp brochure at www.
manateeymca.org. Reserve your week with a $10 deposit/week, per child. Includes field
trips, swimming, and more.
TACKLE FOOTBALL: Register now! Manatee County YFL. Ages 7/8/9, 10/11/12, 13/14.
Y Members $120, All Others $135. Practices begin in August. Information packet available
for all details.
CREATIVE MOVEMENT & BALLET: Age 3-4 and 5-7 Wed. Members $27/month, All Others
$37/month.
KARATE: Ages 4-5 Tues. & Fri., 6 and up Wed. & Fri. Members: $37/month, All others $63/
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CARD/GAME SOCIAL: Thursdays 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cards, Mah Jongg, bridge, etc.
Free for Y members, $1.00 for all others. Beginners welcome.
Investment Discussion Group: Thursdays 3:30-4:45 Discuss and learn about investing and
the markets. Monthly speakers. All are welcome. Free to Y members, $1 to all others.
SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders): Tuesdays 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Seniors can meet with a SHINE representative for answers to insurance questions. Must be
scheduled ahead of time. Call the Y at 981-5323 to schedule an appointment.
Cross Creek Pool
SWIM LESSONS: Ongoing Swim lesson signups through September 8th. Sat. classes
available. Lessons Free to members.
OPEN SWIM: Member swim times: Wed. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Fri. 4:00 p.m. - 7:00
p.m., Sat. 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., and Sun. 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
All pool guests must be accompanied by a member. Guest passes $6.00 for adults, $2.00
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WATER AEROBICS: Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
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YMCA Mission:
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The YMCA is located at 12214 US Highway 301 North in Parrish.
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Monday - Friday: 9 - 5
Saturday: 9 - 2
(941) 776-9927
8003 US 301 North Parrish, FL 34219
(at the BP Station, next to Papa Nick’s)
Church
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
CrossPointe Fellowship
Senior Pastor Dale Lawson
Associate Pastor Sean Murphy
Sunday Services at 11:00 AM
Buffalo Creek Middle School
Office: 941-778-0719
www.myCPF.org
Faith Lutheran Church
9608 Highway 301 North
776-1395
Reverend Philip Vangen, Pastor
Saturday Service - 5:30 PM
Sunday Service - 9:00 AM
Sunday School and Bible Class - 10:15 AM
www.faithparrish.com
Saint Frances Cabrini
Catholic Church
12001 69th Street East
941-776-9097
Pastor “Jay” J. Jancarz
EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH
OF PARRISH
“Making Heaven a reality here on earth”
10 AM Sunday
6:30 PM Wednesday
A FRIENDLY, SPIRIT-FILLED GATHERING
Nursery & Childrens Ministry
Erie Rd to Martha, follow Martha 1/2 Mi. to 6622
www.moreofHim.org
941-806-7550
NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH
9422 Old Tampa Road
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
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
9:30AMSundaySchool
10:45AMWorshipService
6:00PMPrayerMeeting
Friday
6:30PMYouthGroup
Small Groups - call Church Office for times
Email: FellowshipAllianceChurch@gmail.com
Crossroads Christian Church
7200 69th St. E.
Palmetto, FL
Meeting at Virgil Mills Elementary
941-713-3941
Pastor Michael V. Malick
Sundays at 10:00 AM
Rev. Rick Chaffin, Pastor
Sunday Services
9:00AM..........ContemporaryWorship
9:00AM.......SundaySchool/BibleStudy
10:30AM..........TraditionalWorship
Wednesday Services
4:30PM.....PraiseTeam/DeafMinistry
5:00PM......WednesdayNightSupper
5:30PM......DramaTeam,Handbells
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
(IntersectionofUSHwy301N
and72ndSt.E/AmsterdamAve.)
Non-Denominational
Spirit-Filled Contemporary Worship
Pastors;
Revs. Robert & Anne Barber (941) 776-9016
Sundays
9:15AMSundaySchool-Allages
10:30AMPraise,Worship&Word
6:00PMBilingualService(English/Spanish)
(Coffee&Cookiesatallservices!)
Wednesdays
7:00PMWorship&BibleStudy
(Adults&Youth)
Bible-Based - Casual Dress
Nursery Available
ALL WELCOME
New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church
11915 82nd St E
Parrish, FL 34219
941-776-2568
There’s a place for you in My Father’s House!
Sunday service at 10:30 a.m.
825 9th Street W, Bradenton, FL 34205
941-776-0026 - email: kingdomlifecc@aol.com
www.kingdomlifechristianchurch.org
Don Sturiano - Pastor
Dress Down & Be Yourself
Nursery and children’s church provided
(Children’s Ministry and Nursery Provided)
ST. MARY’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
1010 24th Avenue West
Palmetto, Florida 34221-3540
(941) 722-5292
WestCoast-Church.com
11750 U.S. Highway 301
Parrish, FL 34219
North River Church of Christ
13885U.S.Highway301North
Parrish,Florida34219
(941)776-1134
www.NorthRiverChurchofChrist.org
mailbox@NorthRiverChurchofChrist.org
Sundays
BibleClasses(allages).....10:00AM
MorningWorship...........11:00AM
EveningWorship...........6:00PM
Wednesdays
BibleClasses.............7:00PM
Personal home Bible studies
or correspondence courses
upon request
Worship Service - 8:30 AM
Sunday School 9:45 AM
11:00 AM Worship Service
www.parrishmethodist.com
12180 Highway 301 North
and CR 675 @ flashing yellow light
Risen Savior Lutheran Church
Pastor Daniel Witte
14605 59th Avenue E
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
Phone: 941-747-5564
OUR NEW BUILDING IS
NOW COMPLETED!
Please join us!
www.rsavior.com
Sundays
Bible study . . . . 8:45 am
Worship . . . . . .10:00 am
NEWCHRISTIAN
NON-DENOMINATIONALCHURCH
YOUAREINVITED!
Atthechurchatthe“Y”
ComeworshipwithuseverySunday6PM
StartingFebruary14th
ManateeFamilyYMCA,12214US301NinParrish
PASTORDANNAWARA
phone:365-5433/920-5511
www.THELIVINGSANTUARY.COM
“ReachOuttoPeopleofEvery
NationalityandBackgroundtoDevelopDedicated
DisciplesWhoWillBeDoersofGod’sWordand
ExperiencetheAbundantLife!”
Come Check Us Out
(941) 776-2422
Connecting people with the life-changing
power of Jesus Christ
Pastor Carl Rhodes, Jr.
WE SAY YES TO CHRIST!!!!!!
Sunday: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Parrish United
Methodist Church
Life Changing Ministeries
Rev. James W. Berrien, Pastor
Saturday Mass: 4:00 PM
Sunday Masses:
8:00 AM, 10:30 AM and 12:00 noon
(12:00 noon Mass on 1st Sunday of the month only)
Confessions - Saturday 3:00 PM
St. Mary’s Baptist Church
Erie Road
8305Highway301North
Parrish,Florida34219
ChurchOffice-722-0218
Weekly Schedule
Sunday:
7:40 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.
4:30 p.m.
Holy Eucharist / Rite I
Adult & Children’s Sunday School
Holy Eucharist / Rite II
EYU (Youth Ministry)
Holy Eucharist & Healing Service
Smart Guys Tutoring
The Rev. James Kelly, Priest
First Baptist Church of Gillette
3301 Moccasin Wallow Road
Palmetto, Florida 34221
(941) 722-1937
contactus@gillettefbc.org
www.gillettefbc.org
Sunday Service
Sunday School - 9:45 AM
Kingdom Builders - 10:45 AM
Worship Service - 11:00 AM
Everyone Welcome! (Nursery Provided)
Sunday Services
10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
Williams Elementary School
Everyone is welcome!
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
Williams School dedicates garden to Ms. Nancy Beale
On June 3rd, staff gathered before school to dedicate a garden to
the first Principal of Williams Elementary, Ms. Nancy Beal. Ms. Beal
currently holds the position of Director of ESE Services with the Manatee County School District. She was
grateful, overwhelmed and surprised
by the honor. Staff, students and parents will be able to sit and enjoy the
beauty of the garden behind the Art
Room.
At left is the marker dedicating the garden to Ms. Beale.
At right is Williams Elementary School’s
first principal, Ms. Nancy Beale.
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Great New Decorating Deals
at 50% OFF!
Home & Garden Decor, Metal Wall Art and Pottery
All Handbags
& Wallets
20% OFF
All
Sterling
Rings
80% OFF
All
Watches
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11161 SR 70E, Lakewood Ranch 941-896-4783 • 8328 US 301N, Parrish 941-479-4912
(corner of LWR Blvd & SR70)
(2 miles east of the Outlet Mall)
Join the fight against Medicare fraud
Starting January 1st, the new health law will change. Medicare recipients will receive benefits
either through their original Medicare plan or through a Medicare Advantage Plan. In addition, it
contains provisions to eliminate the fraud, waste and abuse that occur in the Medicare system. However, this new law brings new opportunities for scam artists to try and defraud seniors. Fortunately,
the Florida Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Program volunteers are out there fighting Medicare and
Medicaid fraud through education and outreach.
Important Ticket Information
8943 US HWY 301 N - PARRISH, FL 34219
941-776-0770 (main) - 941-776-9524 (grooming)
Mon - Sat: 9 - 8 Sun: 11 - 4
On Sale Dates
The following tickets go on sale
August 1 at 12:00 Noon Eastern:
Pumpkin Patch Express - October 29 & 30, 2011
(Museum members may purchase tickets beginning July 25.)
The following tickets go on sale
August 15 at 12:00 Noon Eastern:
von Kessinger’s Express November 5 & 6, 2011
Train Robbery November 26 & 27
Bring in any competitor’s coupon and we will
match it PLUS an additional 10% of the savings!
WWW.PETSPLUSFL.COM
WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/PETSPLUSFL
(Museum members may purchase tickets beginning August 8.)
Regular Train Schedule:
Departs
Arrives
11:00 AM
2:00 PM
12:30 PM
2:30 PM
Consult the website at FRRM.com
for more information.
Farm Fresh and Locally Grown
Citrus & Produce
North River Hair & Nails
“Hello Beautiful”
Fresh squeezed orange juice, Dakin Dairy Milk, Cheese,
Brown Eggs, Local Honey, Jams, Salad Dressings & More!
Open Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 AM till 5:30 PM
12255 N. Highway 301 N, Parrish, FL - 1/4 mile north of CR 675
“Our family farming for you!” Tim & Hiedi Brown 941-776-2710
Whitney Watson,
Lidia Kovtuschenko,
Tamra Carter and
Alison Misencik
are now here to serve you!
“More Than Just a Paint Store”
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New Store Hours:
Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., - 8 A.M. - 5 P.M.
Wed., & Sat., - 8 A.M. - 2 P.M.
Now Open Saturdays ‘til 2 P.M.
Keys
We carry a complete line of
Old Masters wood stains.
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Custom Color Matching
Driveway Coatings
4215 US Hwy 301 N
Ellenton, FL. 34222
941-722-2222
909 25th Dr. East
Ellenton Plaza in Plantation Bay
Ellenton l 941-723-2626
(in Plantation Bay next to North River Body Therapies)
Art Supplies
www.northriverhairandnails.com
Visit our website to schedule appointments online.
Mention this ad
for 10% off
any purchase
visit us at:
www.ellentonpaint.com
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we accept most major credit cards
Career opportunities
available!
Monday 8 am - 6 pm
Tuesday thru Thursday 8 am - 8 pm
Friday 8 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 3 pm
Formerly of The Hair Depot
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703 B 60 th St. E. - Across from Wal-Mart on SR 64
Call for your next appointment
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rtificate
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Availab
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(941) 727-6676
Specializing in Goldwell Color, Highlighting and Dimensional color.
Ask about our COPPOLA Keratin Complex Treatment.
We look forward to seeing you.
Mike Young
myatthelake@msn.com
Screen & Window Repair
New screens, Re-screening, Replacement
Rollers, Reglazing, Balance Rods, Sliding Glass
Door Rollers, Awning Window Operators
941-932-7819
We welcome our new and returning members
of the Parrish Civic Association
Basic Members
Bill & Bonnie Cox
Jeffrey Hagle
Community Boosters
Mel & Helen Colman
Tom McCollum
Community Patron
Iberia Bank
Thank you for your support!
LARGE TREE SALE
*InstantImpact
*Beautifyyouryard
*Increaseshade&reducecoolingcosts
*Increasepropertyvalues
14 - 15’ Trees for $95.00:
RedMaple,BaldCypress,Sycamore,Sweetgum
16 - 18’ Trees for $275.00:
RedMaple,LiveOak,LaurelOak,S.RedCedar
DELIVERY&INSTALLATIONOPTIONAL
15Acresoftreestochoosefrom/40varieties/Varioussizes
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Using life insurance to fund
special needs trust
Jacqueline Felix, Felix Financial Group
Your Hometown
is Our Hometown!
Banking bigger doesn’t always mean better! To us, you are more than just an
account number. You are our neighbors, our friends and our colleagues.
We’re proud of our community bank status and know the personalized service
we provide makes all the difference.
Locally Owned • Community Involvement • Commercial & Personal Banking
Senior Checking • Online Banking
A child is born. The parents are ecstatic and proud. The grandparents are already
out buying toys. The doctor comes into the room and tells the parents their child has
Spina Bifida and will be a special needs child for life. Before the parents take the
baby home, they will have met with special needs representatives and been informed
of what their child’s life will be like, the government programs they will need to avail
themselves of, the requirements for qualification, and what care the baby will require.
A teenager “borrows” a bottle of liquor from his parents’ cabinet and shares it
with a friend. While out driving, he takes a curve too fast and the car flips. As a
result, he has brain and spinal damage and becomes a quadriplegic the remainder of
his life. He, too, is now a special needs individual who will require a lifetime of care.
Before he leaves the hospital, his parents meet with special needs representatives to
learn about the government programs he will be eligible for and what care he will
require.
Raising a family is a challenge in the best of times. For those with special needs
children, the emotional and financial costs are dramatic. In both of these cases, the
individuals and families are thrown into a new world of special needs where they
will require government assistance for the remainder of their loved ones’ lives. Fortunately, many government programs and community resources are available to help.
The Social Security Administration provides Social Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) benefits. SSI is a needs-based, cash assistance program such as welfare for disabled people of any age in low income families
that have limited resources. Children under age 18 or up to age 22, if they attend
school, can qualify if they meet the disability qualifications. SSDI benefits are a
separate program funded by payroll deductions and eligibility is based upon the parent’s disability status.
Due to financial constraints, leaving money directly to children may cause that
child to become ineligible for government benefits, yet the parents’ greatest fear is
who will take care of their child or grandchild after they are gone? Where will the
money come from to pay the bills or provide the care the parents had provided?
If a special needs individual cannot have a large asset or income base, how can
they be provided for? The answer is a Special Needs Trust. The purpose of a Special
Needs Trust is to supplement, but not jeopardize, the government benefits a beneficiary is eligible for. It is structured to provide for all types of medical treatment
such as medication, physical therapy and medical equipment. It can also provide for
life-enhancing expenses, but if the trust pays for food or shelter, it may have a negative affect on government payments. Through a special needs trust, the individual
can be provided the care Mom and Dad provided while they were alive. A Special
Needs Trust funded with life insurance is the answer to parents who do not want to
see their child become a ward of the state to be neglected the rest of their lives after
Mom and Dad are gone. Special needs trusts require funding. With the high cost of
equipment and high cost for specialized medical care that special needs individuals
require to live, the more life insurance that can be provided, the better the quality of
life the child can enjoy after the grandparents and parents are gone. It makes sense
to insure grandparents as well as parents as the need for money to provide for care
will always be there.
The sooner the Special Needs Trust can be funded, the better off the child can be.
Take the example of the baby with Spina Bifida. If, in the child’s first year of birth,
the parents and each set of grandparents contribute to a Special Needs Trust for the
baby and life insurance policies are taken out on both sets of grandparents and Mom
and Dad, the Trust will receive funding as each grandparent passes away. Mom and
Dad can have both permanent and term policies in the trust so that if something happens to them when the child is young, they have a plan to provide for that child’s care.
The time to act on this is now. For more information, please call Jackie Felix,
Felix Financial Group to set an appointment at 941-504-2376.
Member FDIC
Parrish Office
12215 US 301 North • 941-776-5040
Cortez Office
5100 Cortez Road West • 941-795-5040
For banking hours, directions and other information visit: www.1stmanatee.com
Parrish TV:
A community service
Tony Beazley is a professional cinematographer and a still photographer who
shoots music videos, documentaries, feature movies, TV shows, indie films, concert
photos and wildlife. Tony started his own production company in 1994. Tony was a
winner of a Telly Award for 2008 as Director of Photography.
After extensive research Tony and his group found that cable was the past and
TV was on a totally different course: internet. The world’s first and only HDTV
powered by Google TV was being heavily advertised. You could easy access more
entertainment than ever.
The Google TV effort inspired them to incorporate as Parrish Broadcasting Company and start ParrishTV.com providing good quality, educational and entertaining
local programming at no cost to the consumer.
Please go to www.parrishtv.com for your local news and entertainment. For
advertising please call 941-809-3729 or email jfelix@parrishtv.com.
Parrish Civic Association Corner
A Letter from the PCA Membership Chairman
Dear Friends:
The lazy days of summer are upon us, but as it was pointed out to me at
our last board meeting, that’s no reason to sit back and do nothing for 3
months.
Programs offered for the summer
There are many summer camp programs available for kids in the Parrish
area ranging anywhere from, golf, swimming, tennis to piano lessons,
pottery and jewelry making. The YMCA has a wonderful summer camp
program which gets better every year. Be sure to check out Fort Hamer
Park and the new facilities. And of course, there’s always the beach,
beach, beach!
Projects the Parrish Civic Association is continuing to emphasize
We, at the Civic Association, are continuing to stay on top of getting
sewer along 301, 301 widened the rest of the way through Parrish to
Moccasin Wallow Road and to find a solution for storm water retention.
Ben Jordan and I attended the CIP meeting and were pleased to note that
both the sewer and 301 widening are slated for 2012-2016.
You may have noticed that 301 is looking very close to completion.
They have opened up four lanes all the way up to the Village of Parrish
(675 / Rutland Road). According to Vincent Canna of Manatee County
Public Works, all the work was scheduled to be completed July 7th. The
traffic light at Chin Road and 301 went into operation on June 22. All
the paving is completed, but FDOT requires them to wait 30 days cure
time before they can put down the final striping and thermal plastic.
They will work on each section as it passes its 30-day mark, so it may
look oddly piece-meal for awhile. Public Works just learned of a slight
new wrinkle, in that FDOT is requiring them to modify the bike lanes
at Erie Road and 301, which may delay the final completion until the
middle of August, but only in that specific area. They are still planning
how to handle the new request from FDOT
T-Shirt for the PCA and Heritage Day 2012
We are still working on a design for a T-Shirt representing Parrish to
have available to visitors and to have PCA members wear at various
functions to identify themselves. I have met with a graphic designer and
a T-Shirt printer, so we’re moving along quickly.
We are also working on plans to make the Heritage Day Festival an even
bigger event with participation from all over the Village of Parrish..
Please feel free to contact me with any other ideas or concerns about
Parrish. I hope you have a great and safe Fourth of July.
Membership in the PCA continues to grow. Many of you have already
paid your dues for 2011, and I’m hoping the rest of you will join, or re-join,
with us to continue the work to support our Parrish area.As you know, the Civic
Association works to bring forward the issues that affect our area and develop
solutions to those issues. We are part of the non-incorporated part of the county
and served by the Manatee Board of County Commissioners.
Here are some of the projects we supported in 2010:
w The Children’s Christmas Party for local, needy children. Approximately 125 children attended the party in 2010.
w Scholarships so that no child is prevented from attending the YMCA’s
Summer Youth Program.
w Hosting the Heritage Day Festival in the spring.
w Sponsoring a Board of County Commissioners Meeting in Parrish.
w Sponsoring our own monthly newspaper, the Parrish Village News, our
local website, parrishflorida.com, and an annual food drive in support
of the Manatee Food Bank.
w Obtaining a grant to improve Ola Mae Simms Park.
w Planting of trees at the post office.
w Monitoring the road improvement projects in our part of the county.
w Spearheading the Florida Railroad Experience (a project to build a
museum in Parrish for the Florida Railroad Museum and Realrail, formerly the Model Railroad Club of Sarasota.
Membership dues are the only source of revenue for the Civic Association;
your dues help support these events and activities. Through your dues, you are
helping make Parrish a better place for all of our children and families.
You may use the form in this paper and mail to P. O. Box 257, Parrish, Florida
34219. There are various categories of memberships. We hope that you will join
and be a part of this vibrant organization.
Thank you for your support.
Cookie Jordan
Membership Chairman, Parrish Civic Association
941-776-9019, RJo2344@aol.com
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:
Tami Vaughan
President, Parrish Civic Association
FrstWordDr@msn.com or 941-776-8222
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)
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