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Do you guys remember your first haircut? The story on page 14 will bring back memories.

Parrish Patriots 4-H Club refurbishes Rye Park Preserve hiking trail. See story on page 12.

Read Pastor Bill’s latest article on page 20.

June 2011 FREE

Williams Elementary honors volunteers

Mrs. Fleming's kindergarten class performs a song.

Williams Elementary Volunteers of the Year Donna Harford and Nancy McLean pictured with (left) Assistant Principal Beth Campbell and (right) Principal Paul Hockenbury. More pictures and stories from Williams on page 27.

PTO Board: Principal Paul Hockenbury; Allison Nelson, Secretary; Kim Walters, President; Nancy McLean, Vice President; Angela Hill, Treasurer; and Assistant Principal Beth Campbell.

Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School has a tradition since its opening - each year to honor its wonderful volunteers who make the school a better place helping the teachers, staff and students. This year, the volunteers (approximately 60) were treated to a delicious recognition breakfast held on Thursday, May 19, 2011, in the school cafeteria. The event was hosted by Principal Paul Hockenbury and Assitant Beth Campbell. The program consisted of the following: Mrs. McCabe’s class performing “Spread A Little Sunshine;” a “Volunteer Poem” from Mrs. Valley’s and Watterson’s classes; “One Small Voice” performed by Mrs. Carriker’s, Nadeau’s and Bomar’s classes; and “You Are My Sunshine” performed by Ms. Fleming’s class. In between the perfomances, door prizes were awarded and special awards presented to some outstanding volunteers for 2011. Placemats were made by the students and each volunteer received notecards as a “thank you.”

You told us what you’d like along 301 in 10 years . . . “I would like to see the orange grove across from the feed store cleaned up. Dead trees and a lot of trash.” “Tree lined with smaller stores, no high rises. A restaurant or two. Front look should maintain an older look - almost like a gas-light type district. The look that Pensacola acquired - with brick buildings (hurricane proof) with wrought iron work as accent makes that area distinct and Parrish would need to pick its own style, but something unique that would draw people to come and want to walk at night - and with the railroad museum. Think also of old Sacramento- they had just a couple of streets with brick buildings, with restaurants, and gift shops, etc, next to their railroad museum. “Residential with stores, but keep the rural atmosphere.” “Not a strip of stores, but rather clusters or nodes of retail and professional businesses, lots of outdoor seating and great landscaping like Benderson’s projects...” “Wide enough for future traffic and Palm trees and vegetation in the middle of the road and have actual turn lanes. Otherwise, a beautiful road that would attractive nice businesses, not detour. This is VERY important to me.

More comments from the Survey on Parrish can be found on page 19. Check out what YOU told us about the Village and our area.

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What can you do with all those wonderful peaches that are in season now? Check out the recipes on page 5.

Volume 18, Issue 6

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Message from the Editor Cookie Jordan

It’s been a really good and busy month. I’ve enjoyed the many activities I have attended in behalf of the paper.

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 [email protected]

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Contributors

Jan Kaufman [email protected] Ben Jordan [email protected] Cookie Jordan [email protected] Barbara Curtin [email protected] Pastor Bill Straitwell [email protected] Jackie Felix Financial Investing Jackie Riordan YMCA News Leslie Wells Real Estate Jack Tichenor University of Florida, IFAS, Manatee County Extension Service

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I attended a lovely breakfast recognizing volunteers at Williams Elementary School. It was heart-warming to see so many people from the community who are involved with the school regardless of whether they have children in the school or not. I was privileged to interview the Paynes who own and operate @Home Computer Repair and learn about their business. It’s remarkable what good and competent people live in our area. (I always find that out on all the interviews.) I attended the last Parrish Civic Association meeting of the season where new officers and board members were elected. It’s truly refreshing to see people “step up” and volunteer to participate in making our community a better place to live. Working on the board at the Friends of Rocky Bluff Library has been especially exciting this month as the paperwork gets close to being signed and the County owning the old Roaring Twenties building which will be the new Rocky Bluff Library in November. There’s lots of work to be done by the County but also work to be done by members of the community to make this an outstanding and innovative library - the first with a coffee bar in the County. Touching base with our many advertisers has been exciting, too. Talking with them about their businesses and seeing how they are faring in the community is extremely interesting. At the paper we want all of them as well individuals in the community to succeed and like our Parrish area. Compiling all the results of the survey you completed and returned to us has been “good reading” and interesting and has already served some of its purpose when we presented the results to the Board of County Commissioners and various businesses and leaders in the community. This data will also be utilized to speak with developers who are interested in coming to the eastern part of Manatee County. You can find some of the comments on page 19 of this newspaper. We’ll have more next month. Seeing all the snowbirds leave is somewhat depressing as many of our friends go north for the summer. However, the roadways are surely less congested and the restaurants are easier to get into. We’ll miss some of our dear friends, however , for the duration. We plan to take off for a few days in September and take a small break from the warm weather that has already come our way. (We do hope for all our sakes that the hurricane season will be mild and uneventful this year.) To those of you who have left and those who will be gone some of the summer, take it easy and return safely to the Parrish area. We’ll miss you and look forward to your return in the fall.

I want to take this opportunity to thank PCA members and the Board for allowing me to serve as President of the Parrish Civic Association for the past four years. I think the thing I have enjoyed the most is having the opportunity to meet so many new people and make so many new friendships. Our Parrish community is blessed with many talented, giving and dedicated people who really want to add to the enjoyment of living in Parrish. The success of the Civic Association and the many projects it supports is because of these people. I will continue to be on the PCA Board and will serve as Vice President for the upcoming year. I plan to remain very active in projects I feel will benefit Parrish including The Parrish Foundation and Florida Railroad Experience. Our new Civic Association President, Tami Vaughn, has some new and exciting ideas she is working on and I fully support her ideas and efforts. I feel the next few years will be the brightest in a long time for Parrish. New commercial development will offer us the services we need and want but in a way that does not take away the look and feel of Parrish that we love so much. I am very excited about where Parrish is headed. Again, I thank you for allowing me to be part of it.

Ben Jordan For more information or to check out places where you can give blood, go to www.FBSblood.org

June Blood Drives in the Parrish area Tuesday, June 7th: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Tax Collector - Ellenton Office, 4333 US 301 North, Ellenton. Wednesday, June 8th: 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m., City of Palmetto, 516 8th Ave W, Palmetto. Friday, June 10th: 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m, Bank of America, 700 8th Ave West, Palmetto. Friday, June 10th: 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., M&I Bank Palmetto, 1301 8th Ave W, Palmetto. Friday, June 10th: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Colony Cove Homeowners Asso-

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ciation, Highway 301, Ellenton. Friday, June 10th: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., M&I Bank - Ellenton, 4115 US Highway 301 N, Ellenton. Sunday, June 12th: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., St. Frances Cabrini Church, 12001 69th St, Parrish. Monday, June 13th: 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Wal-mart, 508 10th St. E., Palmetto. Friday, June 17th: 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., THE NOOK, 337 8th Avenue West, Palmetto.

Sunday, June 19th: 8:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m., Parrish United Methodist Church, 12140 US Hwy 301 N, Parrish. Monday, June 20th: 11:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m., Wal-mart, 508 10th St. E., Palmetto. Thursday, June 23rd: 8:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m., ITW Military, 11001 Hwy 41N, Palmetto. Wednesday, June 29th: 1:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m., FPL Manatee Power Plant, 19050 SR 62, Parrish.

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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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Georgia peaches are prime right now! If there were ever a good time to make dishes with peaches, it is during the month of June. You can purchase them from your favorite fruit and vegetable market (mine is Brown’s Farm Market on U. S. 301 North) or alongside the road from one of the many vendors with a pick up truck full of peaches from nearby Georgia. Take advantage of the fresh ones while you can. Maybe you’ll want to try some of my favorite recipes. Tipsy Peaches 1 Tbsp. butter 4 cups fresh peaches, sliced 2 Tbsp. brown sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger whiskey Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the peaches and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix in the brown sugar, vanilla and whiskey; simmer over medium heat for about 20 minutes until peaches are soft and the sauce has darkened. Serve as a side dish or over ice cream. Yield: 4 servings. Peach Chutney 1 Tbsp. cooking oil 1/2 cup onion, chopped 1 to 2 tsp. ginger root, grated 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/3 cup sugar 2 tsp. cornstarch 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 1/4 tsp. dry mustard 1/4 tsp. ground allspice Dash cloves, ground 1 1/2 cups peaches, peeled and chopped 1/2 cup dried tart red cherries 1/3 cup almonds, toasted and chopped Heat cooking oil in a medium saucepan. Cook onion, ginger root and garlic in hot oil until tender but not brown. Stir together the sugar and cornstarch. Stir into saucepan. Stir in vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, allspice and cloves until well blended. Stir in the peaches and cherries. Cook and stir until slightly thickened and heated through. Stir in almonds. Serve warm as an accompaniment to ham. Yield: 2 cups. Polynesian Peach Chicken 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. ground black pepper 3 pounds chicken breasts, cut up 1/4 cup corn oil 1 1/2 cups water 1 onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, cut into strips 1 pound fresh peaches, sliced 1 (15-ounce) can peach halves, liquid reserved 1 Tbsp. soy sauce 3 Tbsp. distilled white vinegar 1 Tbsp. cornstarch 4 tomatoes, chopped Salt and black pepper to taste Combine the flour in a plastic bag with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Add the chicken pieces and toss to evenly coat with flour. Heat the corn oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Shake the excess flour from the chicken pieces and place into the hot oil. Cook until browned on all sides turning occasionally, about 15 minutes. Pour in the water, cover and reduce heat to medium low. Cook 30 minutes. Stir in the onion and green bell pepper. Cook and stir until the chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the onion is tender, about 10 minutes. Separate the canned peaches from the juice. Pour 2 tablespoons of the peach juice into a small bowl and set aside. Pour the remaining peach juice into the pot along with the soy sauce and vinegar; bring to a boil over medium high heat. Dissolve the cornstarch in the reserved peach juice and stir into the boiling sauce. Cook and stir until the sauce thickens and is no longer cloudy, about 1 minute. Stir in the peach slices and chopped tomatoes. Cook and stir until the peaches are hot and the tomatoes are beginning to fall apart, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Yield: 6 servings. I hope you enjoy these peach recipes and have a good month utilizing the fresh fruit and produce available. It’s a great time for everything fresh and an excellent time to try new ideas. Bon appetit!

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Local Squires host state convention

The new officers shown here from left to right are Chief State Squire David Ramirez (Wauchula), Deputy Chief State Squire Elikem Dorbu (Parrish), Notary Mark Uebelacker (Port Charlotte), Bursar Desmond Jean-Jacques (Lehigh Acres), Marshall Willy King (St. Augustine), and Sentry Tommy King (St. Augustine). St. Dominic Savio Squires Circle 5078 recently hosted the annual Florida State Squires Convention at St. Frances Cabrini Church in Parrish. In the course of the convention, the squires welcomed 18 new members, presented highlights of the past year and elected and installed new statewide officers. The State Circle was also assigned the name of Divine Mercy and the circle number 8010. The Columbian Squires organization is the youth branch of the Knights of Columbus. It promotes activities that are athletic, intellectual, patriotic and social in nature for young Catholic men 10 to 18 years of age. Squires’ circles currently exist in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, Panama, the Bahamas and the Virgin Islands.

Free and low cost dog and cat spay/neuter Call 941-749-3067 for recorded information about free and low cost dog and cat spay/neuter programs in Manatee County. Provided by Manatee County Animal Services, this information will be updated periodically with new programs that are available to the public.

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The contracts are in the hands of the bank that foreclosed on the Roaring Twenties and the County is waiting to receive them to close on the building and grounds. Preliminary meetings have been held between the County and the Friends of Rocky Bluff Library along with Cheri Coryea, Director of Neighborhood Services for Manatee County and Librarian Brenda Booth (Rocky Bluff Library). A walk-through of the building has occurred and the planning is underway. Probably before November 1, 2011, the library will be relocated in the newly renovated Roaring Twenties Building and patrons will enjoy the spacious new building. 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. Please watch the sign in front of the library for more information about dates, projects planned and im-

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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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At the end of last year we had heard of a group of fallow deer that had been hand raised and released over off of Jim Davis Road in Parrish. One of our volunteers had voiced some concern over them, but they tended to wander the neighborhood sticking to a schedule only they knew. In February/March of this year we started getting calls about “our deer” being loose. Of course, they weren’t our deer and we had yet to see them. Then I got a call one day that there was a white deer in the road by the golf course that wouldn’t get off the road. So I went down to check it out and see what was going on. At first they were nowhere to be seen. After a few minutes the three of them crossed the road into a wooded area off of Golf Course Road. I spent the next 20-30 minutes just watching them as they meandered around browsing, checking me out and playing with a cushion that had been discarded by the side of the road. Then, they ambled off following the creek. These deer were fallow deer which are not native to Florida and it is illegal to release them here. There was a white buck and two does (one white and one brown). While they were doing okay on their own, they were prime targets for predators, including humans since they were so “tame” and they posed a problem to our native white tail deer as far as interbreeding. Fish and Wildlife agreed to let us try to catch and move them; otherwise, they were going to be destroyed. Now came the big adventure. The white doe, by far the tamest, had no problem going into a baited trailer and being moved to the sanctuary the first week of April. The other two proved to be more of a challenge. The buck tended to push the other doe off and when he finally came close to going into the trailer, he bolted catching his foot in a fence and injuring his leg. After this the two would not return to the trailer so that plan was scrapped. They were rarely seen for the next couple of weeks and we continued to get reports of his limping. Then the last week of April they started showing up again at a neighbor’s house on Jim Davis Road regularly in the early a.m. and late p.m. Due to the skittish nature of these two we had to enlist the help of the Ag Sheriffs. We knew we were going to have to have them darted to be able to transport them. Mike Ference and Justin Yero came out along with their Sergeant Tom Frank to check the situation out. They agreed to come out on April 29th to see if we could get this taken care of. On that Friday Mike Ference (on his day off!), Justin Yero, Kevin Karava and Sergeant Tom Frank showed up bright and early. The deer on the other hand were late. They ended up playing around down by Gamble Creek Farms. So down the road the guys went. Now darting is not an easy task especially in a wooded area but with lots of patience, determination, sweat and blood (the guys from the brush - not the deer) - mission accomplished! After having to bring them out of the woods through the brush and up the creek bed, they helped us get them to the sanctuary and settled. To these guys I am forever thankful. Without their help this would have never been accomplished and the deer would have paid with their lives. All of them truly went above and beyond. Because of their efforts the deer are alive; they no longer pose a danger to motorist or people (a “tame” buck in rut is nothing to mess with), and they are no longer a threat to our white tail population. While most of the neighbors will miss them, the deer are the ones that are the losers in this– they lost their short-lived freedom. They are happy to be back together though and enjoying a small piece of what they had. Majical Miniatures CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

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Ferraro’s supports community activities Since coming to the Parrish - Ellenton community, Ferraro’s has supported the community by having school family nights where a portion of the proceeds go to the schools, donating to community functions, supporting the Palmetto High School Crew Team (rowing), participating in the Heritage Day Parade and holding Blood Drives among the many activities. And the community has supported Ferraro’s right back by making it a popular dining venue in the community. Ferraro’s and their staff appreciates the support and hopes patrons will continue the support as they will do for the community.

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Renaissance on 9th - “For the Fun & Over 50!”

The Senior Enrichment Center at Renaissance on 9th, 1816 9th Street West, Bradenton, Florida 34205 offers numerous activities for those 50 years and older. They now have extended hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and are open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Guests are always welcome! 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. Below is a list of upcoming activities for June: Join the group for Marauder baseball games at McKechnie Field this summer. The bigger the group, the better the rewards. Call 941-749-0100 for details. Learn the Keyboards! The music masters of Fletcher Music Center will teach seven songs in seven weeks, for $7.00. Thursdays at 3:15 p.m., starting June 9, 2011. Call 941-7490100 to register. Participate in Zumba Gold Classes which are low impact aerobics to a hot Latin beat. Mondays at 1:00 p.m. at $8.00 per class (members $6.00). Take Arts & Crafts with Debbi Grant on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m., and/or Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. $7.00 (members $5.00). Participate in Board Game Fun. Play Trivial Pursuit on Mondays and Fridays, Monopoly on Tuesdays, and Pictionary on Wednesdays. 2:00 p.m. $2.00 (members free). Play Bingo for Cash prizes! Wednesday, June 29, 2:00 p.m., $1.50 per card, per round (members $1.00). When you enjoy events at Renaissance on 9th, you support the programs of Meals on Wheels PLUS. For more information, please call 941-749-0100 or go to the website at www.renaissanceon9th.org.

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Rye Park Preserve hiking trail is getting refurbished by 4-H’ers Samuel Byers, Junior Leader, Parrish Patriots 4-H Club

For the past few months, the Parrish Patriots 4-H club have been planning a community pride project at Rye Park Preserve. They chose Rye Park because it was a great opportunity to do community work in their area related to their project, Outdoor Education. Their goal is to make the one-mile, red hiking trail safer and more visible for all who come to visit the park. Rye is a great park for those who love to hike. It has various trails, a bathroom facility, a pavilion with a grill, picnic tables, and a playground. In order to make this project possible, a sponsorship was obtained from the Chevron Corporation. The club has started work on one of the trails at the park. The trail was not clearly marked because some of the timbers used as borders were missing or rotten. In addition, there were weeds and overgrowth on the path. For their first effort, there were ten club members, who along with their families, worked on the one-mile red trail for two hours. They first pulled up the rotten timbers and replaced them with new ones. The timbers that were not rotten were raised up, and the dirt was shoveled away from the timbers to make them more visible. Other club members pulled weeds and tried to level the pathway. The club’s goal is to continue working additional areas of the trail where rotten timbers, weeds and overgrowth are still a problem. They are also considering

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Riddle me back to the future! Leslie Wells

What do you get when you cross a real estate sign with a smart phone? Six months ago, this riddle would have stumped me. I probably would have answered with, “Don’t know. What do you get?” I imagine many of you may be scrunching your face right now wondering what I am talking about. Admittedly, I’ve celebrated the anniversary of my 30th birthday a few times more than I wish to count. I didn’t grow up with the technology that my kids have today. And, although my generation is quickly learning the basics of iPads, virtual meetings, Nooks and more, there always seems to be something new just beyond the bend. In our quest to keep up with trends and the latest technology, we stumbled upon an idea that I wish had been invented years ago. Many of you may have noticed a black and white, matrix-like barcode popping up on everything from cereal boxes to magazines. These little graphical elements are sometimes called QR codes and when you scan them with your smart phones, they can provide you with all types of additional information. Now, imagine the possibilities when you merge this innovation with real estate! We’ve already started integrating many of our signs with this nifty little graphic. With your smart phone, blackberry, etc, just scan the code and Viola! You are directed to a website with the most up-to-date information available. I realize the likelihood of you doing this while driving 55 miles per hour is slim,but a slow cruise through your dream neighborhood will give you the opportunity to point and click easily. This technology won’t immediately replace the streetside flyers, but it sure is a handy alternative when the take-one box is empty or the paper is drenched by a summer rain. We’re always looking for the best, and most up-to-date technology options

to showcase homes and give our sellers as much exposure as possible. The ability to scan a sign gives buyers the opportunity to get information any time of the day or night. These innovations certainly assure our clients that we are truly never closed for business. So, “What do you get when you cross a real estate sign with a smart phone?” You get the most up-to-date real estate information possible. You get a smart Realtor that knows the value of technology, but understands there is no replacement for human contact. Real estate is still a people driven business, even if those people are Realtors using their smart phones to negotiate transactions and e-mail you a slide show of your dream home.

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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. Everyone who joins will have complimentary membership in the Parrish Pickers, a weekly group that picks their own straws and toms when they pick up their weekly baskets. Get a free produce basket for any recommendation resulting in a new account for the farm. Enjoy our strawberries from December till June. Restaurants - we have a Supply Program tailored to your needs. 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) or on Fridays at St. Frances Cabrini in Parrish from 11 PM to 2 PM

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My brother’s first haircut Ben Jordan

I grew up in a wonderful small town in middle Tennessee. Like many small southern towns, it had a courthouse that sat in the middle of a traffic circle (we called it “the square”) surrounded by building that housed a variety of businesses including several clothing stores, two banks, a Woolworth’s store, three pharmacies, a hardware store, a J.C. Penney store and a variety of others that changed owners from time to time. A block off of the square was the movie theater and Post Office and sitting between these two was the Tip Top Barber shop. Tip Top was a true men’s barber shop – the only women that came in were bringing young children for their first haircuts. It had a real barber pole that turned, the old heavy barber chairs with the foot rests that flipped and a shoe shine stand. It seems like there were four or five chairs and four had a regular barber who was always at his chair unless it was his day off. But there were only two chairs that mattered to me – the ones manned by Mr. Joe Davidson and Mr. Marble Mr. Davidson was the owner of the shop and he always seemed to be happy and pleasant. He cut my Daddy’s hair. Mr. Marble (I don’t think I ever heard his first name – it might have been Mister) on the other hand cut all of the kids’ hair. He had a padded board that sat across the arms of his chair that kids sat on. One side was flat and the other side had a booster for the smaller kids. I remember the first time he told me I didn’t need the booster side any more – I was on cloud nine and it was the first time I had felt “grown up.” Mr. Marble was somewhat of a clown. He was always cutting up with the kids and gave you a sucker after he cut your hair. He had a bunch of toys and stuffed animals he used to distract the younger kids who really didn’t like getting their hair cut. You could always tell when a “first timer” came in. Not only was his mother with him. but the rest of the shop seemed to draw away from Mr. Marble’s chair because everyone knew there was going to be a lot of screaming and hollering. I never understood why boys hated their first haircut, but I never saw one get calmly up on Mr. Marble’s booster seat and get a haircut. The other barbers used to rate the “first timers” from 1 to 10 after they left with their mothers. I don’t remember anyone being rated below a four. Majical Miniatures CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9

Buck, Blanc and Babe want to send a special thank you to Paige Babor, Brenda Bagley, Dave and Joyce Leonard, Randy Bates, Gamble Creek Farms and, of course, Mike Ference, Justin Yero, Kevin Karava, Tom Frank. They thank you as well. Majical Miniatures is a place where second chances begin. It is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 animal sanctuary and rehab facility. They take in injured, orphaned, abandoned, abused, neglected and unwanted wildlife, farm animals and exotics. With this economy they have received a number of animals from people losing their homes and could really use some help. The biggest expenses are food, medical bills and construction materials for maintenance and growth. Their wish list is long and contains both large and small items and is available on their website www.MajicalMiniatures.org. Of course, cash donations and gift cards for feed stores, Publix, Walmart, etc. are always needed and welcomed as well. Do you shop online? A great painless way to help is to shop through this link: http://www.iGive.com/

One day my mother told me it was time for my younger brother to get his hair cut. I was mortified – not only was my mother going into the shop, but I had to endure watching my brother kicking and screaming. Mother told me to go first and when we got in the shop, I sat in a seat as far away from them as I could find while waiting for my turn in Mr. Marble’s chair. He and I didn’t say much and when he was through, I grabbed my sucker and returned to a seat and tried to hide behind a magazine. Now it was my brother’s turn and I remember him really raising cane – to say he wasn’t a happy camper is putting it mildly. When he was finished, my mother turned to tell me it was time to leave, but I was already outside of the shop. When I went back in for a haircut a few weeks later, Mr. Davidson asked where my brother was and I mumbled that he didn’t need another haircut yet. Mr. majicalminiatures. Majical Miniatures will receive a percentage of all of your purchases. Great deals for you and it helps the animals. Have some extra time? Volunteers are desperately needed to help with cleaning, grooming, painting, projects, etc. Got a special talent? They can always use help with gardening, maintenance and construction projects. For more information, check out

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Davidson smiled and said that he sure was a screamer and that he had received a solid eight for his performance. But then he hesitated and looked at me and said, “But don’t worry son – you were a nine.” They say it’s hard to go back to a place that you have fond memories of – I went to a class reunion a few years back and people sure weren’t like I remembered them. But I walked into an old fashioned barber shop the other day – a place where they still offer hot towel shaves and and trim the back of your neck with shaving cream and a straight razor. As I sat there waiting for a chair to open, I thought back to my brother’s first haircut and it made me smile. My brother is a tremendous guy and there are very few times where my accomplishments have topped his – in fact my “first haircut” score might be the only one!

In the picture from left to right (seated on the truck bed to standing) are Kevin Karava, Justin Yero, Tom Frank and Mike Ference - the wonderful rescuers of Buck, Blanc and Babe.

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@Home Computer Repair expands to US Highway 301 location Starting at about 10 years old, Jeff Payne had an incredible aptitude for computers. Using his parents’ garage as work space, he starting repairing and building computers. This work continued to be his passion throughout high school at Venice High School and thereafter. He was contacted and contracted for Dell Computers to upgrade computers a tire company in Bradenton consisting of three locations, worked at Mad Marks for a while and then in 2008 moved to Parrish and started his own business - @ Home Computer Repair. Since that time, he has been working on his own performing PC repair at home and at other people’s homes. Through hard work, using flyers, word of mouth, referrals, a website, business cards and advertising, he has built up his business now hiring a second employee to help with the workload. He has also opened a location so that he no longer has to work out of his home (when he is not making mobile calls). He prides himself on quick service with same-day turnaround when possible or next day repairs. And . . . he does all kinds of computer work - from free diagnostics to check ups for spyware, from home theater to TV and surround sound, from working on products such as Windows, Office, Quicken, Websites and Photoshop to installing new hardware and software. You name it - he does it all! Jeff performs board-level repairs if necessary. He

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The Paynes (Gavin, Jeff, Leil and Mahli) are with Hessum Zangenehpour in front of their new @ Home Computer Repair location at 7210 US Highway 301 North in Ellenton.

The Paynes - Jeff and Mahli - are shown at their new office for @ Home Computer Repair.

says there is really a big need for his type of service because so many customers don’t want to have to bring their computers in if they are using desk top setups. You can bring in laptops or regular PCs to his new office if you want to, however. Jeff says that he keeps rather crazy hours at times to provide excellent customer service. Another side of @ Home Computer Repair is the donation aspect. If you have an older computer and wish to donate it to charity, Jeff will pick it up, clean off your data and place current software on it for a donation to a needy family or child. He says that’s his way of giving back to the community an utilizing his skills to help others. Mahli, Jeff’s wife, helps out in the business, too. She does a lot of the scheduling and accounting. She can do that at home while tending their two children. With so many viruses out in cyberspace today, it’s wise to have advice on computer utilization and protection. Any hacking or a virus can cost you time and misery. Jeff can help you with your security issues, too. Jeff is a qualified computer technician and was certified before he graduated from high school which is really rare. Jeff’s new office hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and opened on May 23, 2011. You can reach him at 941-874-8494 or 941-722-0454 or at [email protected]. His website is www.cheappcrepair.net.

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I am now a graduate of the Citizen’s Law Enforcement Academy Jan Kaufman

I shared with you last month about my husband and I attending CLEA (Citizen’s Law Enforcement Academy). This is a free, 10-week course that gives you an overview of all the aspects of law enforcement here in Manatee County. In my last article I shared up to the point where we had visited the jail and saw the amazing structure at the jail where they give inmates the opportunity to learn new skills they can use when they are released. The jail is self-sufficient from growing crops and raising livestock, making their own clothes, working on cars and more. Our jail system has turned things around so the jail actually gives money back to the county. The inmates have an opportunity to give back to the community as well as learn new skills that can serve them well once they rejoin society. The week following the jail visit was a very special treat for me. We spent the evening with Sheriff Steube and with the K-9 unit. The K-9 team gave us demonstrations on how the dogs work. The demos included a person in a padded suit and dog was sent to take him down. Even in full run the dog will stop immediately if given the command. The dogs are trained in different languages and the handlers have to learn those languages to work with the dogs. Ever see a K-9 unit parked with the engine running and the hood open? That’s to keep the dog cool inside if the handler has to be away from their vehicle and there is an automatic alarm if the car gets too hot inside for the dog. They are beautiful dogs and they are highly trained, devoted to their handlers just as their handlers are devoted to them, and they live their entire life with their handler even after they retire from duty. Sheriff Steube spent the rest of the evening with us talking about special investigations such as the RICO investigations on gangs and the success they continue to enjoy. Like counting points the law enforcement group is ticking off each problem group, He talked about how undercover agents are utilized, how the takedowns are done and surveillance techniques. And the laugh of the night was seeing a picture of the Sheriff himself when he had long hair (yes, I know that’s hard to imagine) and stories of how he would be able to purchase illegal

drugs, while working undercover, and then big arrests could be made. Our drug enforcement team does an amazing job helping to stop drugs on our streets and there is always more to do. Week 8 we went to the Firing Range and we were given an overview of the in-depth training our law enforcement teams receive. It never ends. The sheriff’s department is training constantly, recertified regularly and most often that training is on the officer’s own time, not during their regular shifts. We talked about the use of force and the limits put upon the officers during an arrest. Then, the evening ended with us going into the firing range where we got to shoot a standard issue gun used by the officers. I hadn’t shot a gun since 1979, but I did pretty well and hit the target all five times. I won’t go into the details about the Hero who talked to us that night as he is very humble about his past but I will tell you that he is a true Marine Corp hero and a Silver Star medal recipient. The war where this hero saved so many lives was not a “declared” war. I understand that had this been a “declared” war he would have been eligible for a Metal of Honor due to his actions. Actually it’s not just him. There are so many members of our law enforcement group who are true heroes both in the military and in their law enforcement careers and they serve for us on a daily basis. Each Hero I met was very humble about his actions of the past as well as the present. The Bomb Squad, the Marine Patrol, Emergency Services, the SWAT Team and a review of how Warrants are done filled Week 9. Not only did we get to see the Bomb Squad robot in action, but we were introduced to several of the special units dispatched during an emergency both on land and water. The Swat team reviewed the tools they use – most of which I couldn’t even pick up let alone wear for the day but then that’s why that team works out all the time. The Marine Patrol has divers if needed and they help patrol all our waterways. The Warrants group has a specific structure they use to ensure the warrants are clear, concise, and all the t’s are crossed and the i’s are dotted. Our last week of training was a review of self de-

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After spending the past 24 months as Membership Director of the Parrish Branch of the Manatee County YMCA, Jackie Riordan has accepted a new job as Association Administrator reporting to Manatee YMCA CEO Sean Allison effective June 1st. Parrish Branch Advisory Board Chairperson Kim Sherman said, “We will all miss Jackie’s smile and infectious positive attitude. She helped get the Branch membership levels up beyond what anyone dreamed and was a big factor in the Branch having such a friendly and helpful staff.” Taking over as Membership Director and assuming the additional title of Branch Supervisor is Annette JohnAnnette Johnson son. Annette has been with the Y for almost 20 years and spent the last ten at the Sarasota Y serving in various positions including Membership Director. She currently lives in Nokomis and has three children and two grandchildren. She holds a Master’s Degree in Human Services Administration, was a nurse and is a trained baker. She grew up in Pittsburgh and, yes, is a big Steelers’ fan. She is active in her church and spends her free time by taking walks on the beach. Although she has only been at the Parrish Branch for three weeks, Annette has already fallen in love with the Parrish area/residents. “I am very impressed with how friendly everyone is.” She also commented on the unity among Branch staff members and added that it is a well trained and highly motivated group. Finally, she commented on the Old School House building. “I’ve been in a lot of Y buildings but have never seen anything as beautiful and unique as this one,” she said. Added Sean Allison, “We are excited to have Annette join the Parrish Y team. She has a great personality and a ton of Y experience. She will do a great job serving the Parrish community.” The Y and Parrish community wish Jackie well and says “hello and welcome to Parrish” to Annette.” Annette invites everyone to stop by her office and say hello.

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Question 34: What do you want the area along 301 between Fort Hamer and Mocassin Wallow Roads to look like in 10 years? A quaint walkable community with 2-3 story building that are designed to encourage community gathering -- a place to meet other Parrish residents and talk to them and make new friends. There could be a nicely landscaped park with a pond and benches. 301 would be an attractive road with nice lighting and landscape. I’d like to see people living about stores. More small businesses - improve appearance of some existing business. More shops and restaurants Hopefully not too urban. Country, rural, historical, commercial. Developed with attractive shops (not big box) and restaurants; a town center, a movie theater. I would like to see some development, but I’m not a big fan of the big box businesses. Rather, I’d like to see business that would maintain the nature of Parrish. Locally owned businesses such as a coffee shop, a few restaurants, etc. Places where services are offered and people can still feel some sense of connection. The same way it does today. We should maintain a quaint “downtown” area. Like an old hometown downtown. Wide sidewalks, mixed use with apartments upstairs, business down but no more than 2 or 3 stories. Areas that encourage walking, mingling, sitting. Filled with successful businesses and or thriving areas for the residents of Parrish. The “village” area needs a major facelift to the existing buildings. There should be ample room for vehicle traffic and a safe distance for bike traffic away from the road. A jogging lane or hiking/walking path too. Improved to match the new section now, but all the way to Sun City. I would like see it left as it currently is. More of a rural type area. Like Lakewood Ranch area. We all need to work together to create a better community and facility area for all of us. High School, Department Stores, Recreational Areas, Public Transportation access, Music School. Finished. Commercial and wider to attract them. Like a small town - not just strips that are just plopped there with neon signs - should look traditional/country-like, wooden identifying signs - classy.... Cleaned up with residential removed and replaced with new well planned retail/office. I would like it to be a nice crime free little downtown area with cafes, bars, and local mom and pop shops. I would like to see more shops, restaurants and gas stations. So we can shop locally without always traveling to Brandon or Sarasota. At least 4 lanes in each direction. Get rid of the Hispanic clubs. Not much change. Needs to remain rural. Beautiful park/perserve. Wild Life Sanctuary. Keep the old-town look, lots of trees and flowering shrubs, older looking shops and lots of parking spaces. Pristine. Cleaned up and a new convenience store put in on 675 and 301. It is an eye sore and we pass it every day a number of times. I would like to see the area develop. I would like it to keep a small town feel, but we do need more places to go, i.e. restaurants, bookstores, coffee shops, locally owned establishments, or small establishments would be welcomed. I would like to see us with a attractive, successful downtown area that would be a pleasure to do most of our local shopping in, a place to enjoy the company of our friends and attract young people and businesses to this area. Like Lakewood Ranch Roads - Beautiful. Built up with houses, shopping, entertainment. A smaller verison of Lakewood Ranch and not as up scale, more country natured but a strip like that with multiple options of restaurants, clothing stores and unique shops such as the Rustic Rose. More attractive and less run down homes. Useful businesses, no bars. Thriving with businesses that pay more than minimum wage salaries, a park for families to enjoy and homes that are well kept, yet affordable. With many big box stores. 4 lanes. buy out the houses along the road or put up a wall so we can’t see all the garbage. I wish they would run trees down the middle of 301. It would give the appearance of a nicer community and would attract more residents there by increasing the tax revenue to better the community. Developed. No residential... variety of large box stores, restaurants (sit-down and fast food), a professional building for doctors, dentists, legal & accounting. A Hallmark store and Dunkin’ Donuts. All business, big box stores, home improvement stores, restaurants. Same as is. Larger road with extension down to 64 so you could avoid the interstate. 4-lane with Parkway and palms. UPGRADE THE DINING AND ADD FAST FOOD. Staying green. It would be refreshing to have local businesses instead of chain stores and/or strip malls. Ideally, the architecture should be quaint and charming, otherwise Parrish will end up looking like every other town in West Central Florida. I think putting sewers into the village area is much more important than building the bridge. I would like to see this area into a nice everyday shopping/eating opportunity. Would like to keep some of the current businesses like PJ Sandwich shop and Brown’s farm stand but add some professional buildings 3-4 stories high with parking. Have sidewalks so people can walk between the stores. Play off the train museum to have other shops that would attract people. Slow the traffic down to at least 35 in that area. Put in a traffic light for pedestrians and to control traffic and speeds. Make the area safer especially at night. Connecting 62 and Moccasin Wallow would make the traffic flow better but needs to be done without impacting the train museum and without preventing a walking downtown. Would also be nice to have a variety of shopping at Old Tampa and 301. It would be good to balance our current small town atmosphere with growth. Renovated and definitely more upscale. I would like to see the old houses remodelled and repainted. Staying as a country style. I may be in the minority but I really miss culture, development, choices, activities and options since moving to Parrish. So I would love to see an Artwalk, an arts area, theater, musical attractions, plays and concerts along 301. 4 open lanes. Like a village! Nice shops that would offer dry cleaning, home and garden supplies, bakery, etc. It needs to be attractive store fronts and a clean inviting approach. Expanded and clean roads. Trees along streets. These are just a few of the comments. We Local, small businesses - NO fast food - it is blight that we do NOT need - people can go to Ellenton for that junk. will print more in July issue. The same. No telephone poles or lines. Uniform signage and building that fit with the Parrish feel. Attractive drought tolerant landscaping. No fast food, mini marts or unsightly strip malls. Bike trails and pedestrian friendly. Neatly landscaped and businesses cleaned up.

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Prayer

Pastor Bill Straitwell If you came from a home anything like mine, you learned to “say your prayers” at an early age. Mother would have my younger brother and me kneel at the foot of the bed and repeat after her, “Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep. If I should die before I wake, I pray the lord my soul to take.” At that young age, I wasn’t sure what a soul was. The explanation Mother gave didn’t resonate with me, and I looked for something physical, checking in dresser drawers and under the bed. Like the time I turned perhaps two or three years old. I had come down the stairs in the morning, and all of my five older brothers and sisters shouted, “Happy Birthday, Billy!” Then, with excitement, they insisted I find my birthday suit to put on for the occasion. I had no idea what that was either. I distinctly remember of pulling out a drawer in my father’s old upright secretary desk as one of the possible hiding places for my birthday suit. Everyone had a good laugh. Except me, that is. And I’m still looking for it. The act of her teaching us to pray was a way of showing us the importance of communication with our Heavenly Father. I cannot remember a meal when we did not pray before eating, even when those Swanson’s TV dinners came into fashion. We had them on very rare occasions. Oh, we had the works then: metal TV trays on which to place our drinks and the hot meals in those aluminum divided trays. Those flimsy metal TV trays! I don’t know who in our family was the first to bump into one, knocking the drink onto the floor, but I can assure you that from then on, it was back to eating at the table. TV could wait. TV was a big deal then though; we could only receive three stations, which came on the air at around 8:00 a.m. and at perhaps 10:00 p.m. the stations played the National Anthem and went off the air, leaving a “TV pattern” on the screen and a hiss for the sound. It seems it is taking me forever to get back to the praying part. We always prayed before our meals. Frequently it was a simple prayer, but it was communication with God none-the-less. An exception to the short prayer would be if we were at my grandmother’s house, because she always prayed for the meal. In German. Do you know how long those German words are? I’m sitting there, my eyes partially opened, smiling at one or another of my siblings who also have their eyes partially opened. Food sitting on the table - mashed potatoes, roast beef - all that food getting cold while Grandma prayed more long words than I had ever heard. I think she prayed for the food, for the homeland in Germany, the neighbor’s new child and Abraham Lincoln. I’m not sure though – I didn’t understand much German. As we got older, we learned longer and more personal prayers: “God bless Mommy and Daddy and Grandma and Grandpa, etc.” I remember asking my mother, “When can a person pray?” to which she replied, “Anytime.” Then I asked her where a person could pray and once again she replied, “Anywhere.” I thought to myself, “There is no way God wants us to pray from the bathroom!” But the truth is He wants to hear from you anywhere and at any time. He just wants to hear from you! And if you listen carefully, He will answer you. That is where we so often fail, we make our requests and petitions, then forget to listen for the answers. In Matthew 6:9 the Apostles asked Jesus, “How should we pray?” and He gave them a very basic prayer

for use when talking with Father God. A model, you could say. We know this as the Lord’s Prayer. Jesus had not ascended into Heaven at that time. In fact, Jesus, when He was on earth prayed to the Father as well. The Disciples did not pray to Jesus while He was on earth, but now that Jesus has died and risen again and He is seated at the right hand of the Father (Hebrews 12:2), we can pray to Him also. I have heard many beautiful prayers over the years, but recently, Jane, a good friend I have yet meet, sent this to me. I wanted to share it with you: Dear Lord, I thank You for this day, I thank You for my being able to see and to hear this morning. I’m blessed because You are a forgiving God and an understanding God. You have done so much for me and You keep on blessing me. Forgive me this day for everything I have done, said or thought that was not pleasing to you. I ask now for Your forgiveness. Please keep me safe from all danger and harm. Help me to start this day with a new attitude and plenty of gratitude. Let me make the best of each and every day to clear my mind so that I can hear

from You. Please broaden my mind that I can accept all things. Let me not whine and whimper over things I have no control over. And give me the best response when I’m pushed beyond my limits. I know that when I can’t pray, You listen to my heart. Continue to use me to do Your will. Continue to bless me that I may be a blessing to others. Keep me strong that I may help the weak... Keep me uplifted that I may have words of encouragement for others. I pray for those that are lost and can’t find their way. I pray for those that are misjudged and misunderstood. I pray for those who don’t know You intimately. I pray for those that don’t believe. But I thank You that I believe that You change people and You change things. I pray for all my sisters and brothers. For each and every family member in their households. I pray for peace, love and joy in their homes; that they are out of debt and all their needs are met. I pray that every eye that reads this knows there is no problem, circumstance, or situation greater than God. Every battle is in Your hands for You to fight. In Jesus’ name. Amen. Genesis 1:27 tells us that God made us in His own image. In this case He must be happy with what He sees. We might look in the mirror and decide we don’t like what we see, but we must remember that He made us in His image. He loves us and He wants to hear from us! If you have been away from Him for a long time, He wants to hear from you. He loves you! If you have Please see Prayer CONTINUED ON PAGE 22

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I was reading some military quotes the other day and found one that seemed to be fairly fitting to a lot anglers. It was an anonymous quote and it read, “If the enemy is in range, so are you.” The reason I say that fit a lot of anglers is that if you can see the fish, then he has already seen you. I read this a few days after I was stalking a small school of reds with a couple of guys that kept bombing baits at the reds under us that we were pushing away. With the wind helping our forward progress and using the trolling motor to keep proper direction, I was looking 100 yards ahead of us, but every time we spooked out a single, it was like target practice. I finally was able to get them to refrain and we were able to catch a couple nice fish. My point is if you spook them then you’re not going to catch them. Occasionally, you will get one to eat but not often. Other species can be a little more cooperative but redfish not so much. The bite in Tampa Bay and surrounding areas for the most part has been very good. There have been a few slower days, but a vast majority of my trips have been very productive. The shark bite has been very good with the average size of our sharks being bigger than any year I remember in the past. A 5’ blacktip on light tackle is a battle to say the least. They have not all been that big but there have been a couple even bigger that we never turned. That is when I have to say that I would have rather hooked one and had him break me off than to have never hooked them at all. Tarpon fishing is in full swing right now in the bay, and this is the time of year that I think your chances are the best. The crab flush is the time that I look forward to as a tarpon angler. There is something mystic about catching a fish that may be as big and as old as you are. Trout and spanish mackerel continue to be plentiful with the average size of our trout being caught dropping a little since the last report. That can be attributed to the water temps warming up as summer approaches. We were able to hook a couple kingfish while fishing for spanish mackerel the other day and I have to say when you have two fish in the 4’ range on at a time with light tackle, it can get fun. I netted the first one while it was still a little green and it blew thru my net like tissue paper. With the help of my clients, we were able to land both fish before the train derailed. It was a team effort for sure. 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, email [email protected] or visit www.ReelSimpleFishing.com. I am now CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16

you for being a representative of a lean, mean, safety machine working hard day and night to protect and guide us each and every day. I whole-heartedly recommend you take an opportunity to join this Citizens Law Enforcement Academy (CLEA) if you get a chance. It’s given a couple of times a year and besides . . . it’s free and the cookies are AWESOME! If you are interested in getting more information about the CLEA, contact Deputy Bruce Meade at 941-747-3011, extension 2459 and tell him you read about it in the Parrish Village News or just say, “Jan sent me.”

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sin in your life, He wants to hear from you. He loves you! If you have shame in your life becaues of something you did, He wants to hear from you. He loves you! He loves you! He loves you! Remember to recognize Him when you pray. If you were to walk into a room where a famous person stood next to you, you would naturally recognize him or her as the great person they were. Even more important, when you come into God’s presence, greet Him as the Almighty, the King of Kings, the Alpha and Omega, Wonderful, Counselor, The Might God. Honor Him. Respect Him. Praise Him. Then place your cares upon Him, give thanks for what He has given you and love on Him. When you get up in the morning, He wants to hear from you. When you get on your knees at night, He wants to hear from you. Do you want a better marriage? Pray to Him together as man and wife. Some people are uncomfortable praying in front of others, so one of you – husband or wife – be bold and suggest to the other, “Let’s just get down on our knees at the bed together and pray silently.” Do that regularly. Hold hands and talk with the Father. Don’t be shy. This is God, the Creator of Heaven and Earth we are talking about. He loves you! Picture one of the pyramids in Egypt with the husband standing on the lower left corner, the wife standing on the lower right corner and God standing at the very top. Each of you desires to get closer to God, so you start ascending the walls toward God. Visualize being ½ way to the top – closer to God. Notice that the husband and wife are closer to each other also. The closer each gets to God, the closer each gets to the other. That is really how it works – the closer we get to God, the closer we are to another who is seeking God. It’s wonderful how it works out! This is not all inclusive in how to pray – that would take too many pages. But it’s a start and I pray that it will help you. You are welcome to comment on any of my writings at Midlife@Tampabay. rr.com. God bless America! II Chronicles 7:14.

Knights of Columbus to host golf tournament This year, the goats are on the move. The Knights of Columbus are hosting the 4th Annual Bob Mason Goat Ranch Invitational Golf Tournament (GRI) to benefit Knights of Columbus Council 12155 in Parrish. This activity benefits local charities supported by the Knights of Columbus Council 12155 in Parrish, Florida. The tournament will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2011, at Greenfield Plantation Golf Course in Bradenton, Florida at 8:00 a.m. They ask that you consider playing, being a sponsor, donating a prize, or adding something for our goodie bag. We hope to partner with you to advertise your business, while supporting charities. Attached are sponsorship forms as well as an entry form. We have are corporate and sign sponsorships, and we have added a new sponsorship called a tent sponsorship. They sponsor youth programs at our church, as well as the Wounded Warrior program, Special Olympics, and Blood Drives. They appreciate your generosity in helping us reach our goal. For more information, please call Tom Scholz, Tournament Chairman at 941776-5339.

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The Manatee River Garden Club announced the Parrish Branch of the Manatee County Y as the 2011 Beautification Award winner. The award is being proudly displayed at the Parrish Branch. The Parrish Branch was opened in 2009 with the collaboration of the Manatee County Y, the Manatee County Government and The Parrish Foundation. The County was responsible for the landscaping design capturing the essence of estate style Florida landscaping and adding green features to make it easy to maintain and use less water. Stop by and walk the gardens! SUMMER CAMP: REGISTER NOW 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. SUMMER BASKETBALL: Ages 4-13. Y Members FREE, All Others $68. Practices start end of May with games starting mid-June. 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/ month. 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.

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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 Parrish, Florida 34219 776-1395 Reverend Philip Vangen, Pastor Sunday Services - 8:00 and 10:30 AM Sunday School and Bible Class - 9:15 AM www.faithparrish.com

Saint Frances Cabrini Catholic Church 12001 69th Street East Parrish, Florida 34219 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 Parrish, Florida 34219 Church Office - 776-8687 www.nhbconline.org Kevin Thompson Senior Pastor Sunday Services Sunday School (for all ages) . . 9:15 AM All Ages Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10:30 AM Children’s Church . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 AM Evening Worship . . . . . . . . . . . .6:00 PM Nursery available for all services

Wednesday Adult Bible Study & Prayer . . . . . 7:00 PM Awana Club (ages 3-6th Grade) . 7:00 PM Word of Life (Teens) . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 PM

Everyone Welcome New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church 11915 82nd St E Parrish, FL 34219 941-776-2568

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 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:45 AM Worship Service 6:00 PM Prayer Meeting Friday 6:30 PM Youth Group Small Groups - call Church Office for times Email: [email protected]

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

9:00 AM . . . . . . . . . . Contemporary Worship 9:00 AM . . . . . . .Sunday School/Bible Study 10:30 AM . . . . . . . . . . Traditional Worship

Wednesday Services

4:30 PM . . . . . Praise Team/Deaf Ministry 5:00 PM . . . . . .Wednesday Night Supper 5:30 PM . . . . . . Drama Team, Handbells 5:45 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Worship 6:30 PM . . Children’s and Youth Activities 6:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Choir EVERYONE WELCOME! (Nursery Provided)

MY FATHER’S HOUSE 7215 US Highway 301 N Ellenton, FL 34219 (Intersection of US Hwy 301 N and 72nd St. E/Amsterdam Ave.)

Non-Denominational Spirit-Filled Contemporary Worship Pastors; Revs. Robert & Anne Barber (941) 776-9016

Sundays

9:15 AM Sunday School - All ages 10:30 AM Praise, Worship & Word 6:00 PM Bilingual Service (English/Spanish) (Coffee & Cookies at all services!)

Wednesdays

7:00 PM Worship & Bible Study (Adults & Youth) Bible-Based - Casual Dress Nursery Available ALL WELCOME 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: [email protected] www.kingdomlifechristianchurch.org

Don Sturiano - Pastor Nursery and children’s church provided

(Children’s Ministry and Nursery Provided)

(941) 776-2422

Wednesdays Bible Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 PM Personal home Bible studies or correspondence courses upon request

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 NEW CHRISTIAN NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHURCH YOU ARE INVITED!

At the church at the “Y” Come worship with us every Sunday 6PM Starting February 14th Manatee Family YMCA, 12214 US 301 N in Parrish

PASTOR DAN NAWARA

phone: 365-5433 / 920-5511 www.THELIVINGSANTUARY.COM

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

Casual dress, warm fellowship Music is a combination of contemporary and hymns

13885 U.S. Highway 301 North Parrish, Florida 34219 (941) 776-1134

Sundays

Risen Savior Lutheran Church

7710 121st Avenue East, Parrish, FL

North River Church of Christ

Bible Classes (all ages) . . . . . 10:00 AM Morning Worship . . . . . . . . . . .11:00 AM Evening Worship . . . . . . . . . . . 6:00 PM

www.parrishmethodist.com 12180 Highway 301 North and CR 675 @ flashing yellow light

Worship Services 10:00 AM Sundays Nursery available

WestCoast-Church.com 11750 U.S. Highway 301 Parrish, FL 34219

www.NorthRiverChurch ofChrist.org mailbox@NorthRiverChurch ofChrist.org

Worship Service - 8:30 AM Sunday School 9:45 AM 11:00 AM Worship Service

“Reach Out to People of Every Nationality and Background to Develop Dedicated Disciples Who Will Be Doers of God’s Word and Experience the Abundant Life!”

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Sunday: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Connecting people with the life-changing power of Jesus Christ

Pastor Carl Rhodes, Jr.

WE SAY YES TO CHRIST!!!!!!

Dress Down & Be Yourself

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 Confessions - Saturday 3:00 PM

St. Mary’s Baptist Church Erie Road Parrish, Florida 34219

8305 Highway 301 North Parrish, Florida 34219 Church Office - 722-0218

Bible Study 7:00 PM each Wednesday First Baptist Church of Gillette 3301 Moccasin Wallow Road Palmetto, Florida 34221 (941) 722-1937 [email protected] www.gillettefbc.org

Sunday Service

Sunday School - 9:45 AM Kingdom Builders - 10:45 AM Worship Service - 11:00 AM Everyone Welcome! (Nursery Provided)

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

BETH ISRAEL The Jewish Congregation of Sun City Center 1115 Del Webb Blvd. E. Sun City Center (813) 634-2590 SHABBAT SERVICES FRIDAY EVENING AT 7:45 PM TORAH STUDY SATURDAY AT 12 NOON

Rabbi: Philip Aronson

Cantor: Dr. Sam Isaac

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Williams’ students and staff close out 2010 - 2011 school year

Leadership Edvantage Ambassadors

Level Six on FCAT!

Williams Elementary is very proud Mrs. Sauerbier and her students as they model the EdVantage goals and objectives.

Pictured are Guidance Counselor, Maureen Seaton, Brieanna Andrews, Gaelle Goudette, Odalyz Morfin and Principal Paul Hockenbury.

Williams Elementary’s teacher, Mrs. Sheri Sauerbier developed a Leadership Edvantage Ambassador Group with her fourth and fifth grade class. Her students are knowledgeable of the Strategic Objectives and are very efficient with efolio. Mrs. Sauerbier has offered the assistance of her students to other teachers with efolio or any other needs in their classroom with the Strategic Objectives. Mrs. Sauerbier recently graduated from USF with a Specialist Degree in Education Leadership!

Williams Elementary recognizes their top scoring students on the FCAT Writing. These students received a Level 6 on the FCAT Writing which is the highest score that can be achieved. Williams Elementary is very proud of these students.

Happy summer vacation to all Williams’ students and teachers!

Williams thanks its volunteers with a special breakfast

Parent Volunteers Rose and Ed Dahn. Parent Volunteer, Norma Duch and Johncyna McRae, daughter of Annie Lucy Williams.

AP Beth Campbell, presents business partner, Diane Barrie of Iberiabank with a plaque.

School Advisory Council Secretary Jo Price. (At right) Alison Cooper awards Sabrina George and Amy Padgett the “Dishrag Award” for exemplary service as lunchroom helpers.

Sabrina George wins a raffle prize. Alison Cooper, Volunteer Coordinator gives her the prize.

Assistant Principal Beth Campbell and Principal Paul Hockenbury present Cookie Jordan (middle) with a plaque for her contribution in publicity for Williams in the Parrish Village News.

School Crossing Guard Dennis Krause.

Parrish Village News. page 28

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We welcome our new and returning members of the Parrish Civic Association

[email protected]

Screen & Window Repair

New screens, Re-screening, Replacement Rollers, Reglazing, Balance Rods, Sliding Glass Door Rollers, Awning Window Operators

941-932-7819

Basic Members Bernard & Sandra Hahnke Ron & Donna Kutinsky Dennis & Linda Leber Adam & Amy McPherson Mike & Barbara Taketa Parrish Sponsors Patti & Rick Wadsworth

Thank you for your support! Pool Repairs & Service Bill Belle 4709 US HWY 301 Ellenton, FL 34222 [email protected] FloridaCartsandTrailers.com (941) 722-1957 (800) 721-1957 Fax: (941) 723-6225

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The Parrish Civic Association will not meet again to the fall. Please watch the newspaper for dates and times.

Parrish Village News. page 30

Insurance considerations for the single and married woman Jacqueline Felix, Felix Financial Group

Why should a man buy life insurance? To protect his family . . . replace lost income if he dies . . . provide for his own retirement security. Why should a woman buy life insurance? For the very same reasons!

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

Life insurance can be used to pay off mortgages, fund a college education and help guarantee that the spouse won’t have to sell the home or suffer a severe drop in standard of living if the insured dies an untimely death. Although life insurance has always reflected a loving commitment to family, as well as recognition of the need to meet other financial responsibilities, women’s needs for life insurance have generally not been adequately addressed, due, for the most part, to the perception of men and women’s distinct roles in society. As a result, millions of spouses, children, and other dependents could be exposed to serious financial risk — and so could single women. You’ve come a long way — maybe As we begin a new millennium, it’s obvious that a great deal has changed in our society, especially with regard to women’s roles. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, in 1900, only 19% of women of working age actually worked. By 2005, almost 60% of women were active income earners. Yet, women, as a group, still tend be underinsured — and 64% have NO life insurance.1 It’s important for today’s woman to sit down and re-think her life insurance coverage. Depending on marital status and the presence of children, there are various points to consider.

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If you’re part of a two-income family Nowadays, husbands and wives are frequently economic partners. Today’s two-income family depends on both paychecks to make ends meet. If anything happened to you — and the income you generate — would your family be able to remain in their home? Would your children be able to achieve their educational goals? Would your family suffer a severe financial loss? Adequate insurance on your life can help replace your income, remove uncertainty, and help guarantee your family’s financial security. If you’re a single woman heading a household The single parent family is the fastest-growing population group in the country, increasing from 8.2 million households in 1970 to 12.7 million in 2000, according to the U.S. Bureau of the Census. And that number continues to rise steadily. As a single parent, you may be the sole breadwinner, responsible for the support and care of your children; thus, your need for life insurance can be even more crucial than in dual-parent households. If you’re a full-time homemaker According to the 2000 Census, women are staying home in greater numbers then they did even three years ago. The services of the full-time homemaker, while often under-valued, are worth tens of thousands of dollars a year — and that’s what it would cost to replace those services should anything happen to you. If you’re a single woman The 2000 Census shows that single women who have never been married make up 25% of the population in this country. If you add to that the number of women who are widowed, divorced or separated, almost 50% of women in the U.S. are single. Although many single women believe they have no need for insurance, in fact they may have more of a need than many married women. Why? First, being single isn’t always the same as being alone. You may have responsibilities and obligations. If you’re a young adult, you may have educational loans, as well as other debts (mortgages, car loans, etc.). The cash value of permanent life insurance can provide collateral for loans. Additionally, should something happen to you, there will be final expenses, which may easily run into thousands of dollars. These obligations — which could fall onto parents or other loved ones — can be met by owning adequate insurance. What’s more, you might intend to have a family,

someday. The younger and healthier you are, the more likely it is that you’re eligible for insurance — and the more affordable it is to purchase insurance. Also, protection isn’t the only reason to consider life insurance. A second reason may be to supplement your retirement income. A cash value life insurance policy that accumulates cash value on a tax-deferred basis, can be borrowed against* to provide additional funds for retirement. Recommendations Do you need life insurance protection — or, additional life insurance protection? Only you can answer that question. You may want to speak with an insurance professional who can help work with you to review and analyze your current needs and situation. For more information, please contact Jackie Felix, Agent, New York Life Insurance Company, at 941-504-2376. * Outstanding loans reduce the death benefit and cash value and accrue interest. 1 www.insweb.com/learningcenter/life-default.htm, 2006.

Parrish Village News. page 31

Parrish Civic Association Corner A Letter from the PCA Membership Chairman Dear Friends: I am very honored to introduce myself as the newly elected President of the Parrish Civic Association. I have been married for 20 years, am the mother of two children ages 15 and 11 and have lived in Parrish for six years. I have been involved with the PCA for over seven years and am very proud of what this grass roots organization has accomplished. I will be hard pressed to follow in Ben Jordan’s and Gordon Wardell’s shoes, but I will do my best. We are going to continue to move forward with the planning committee and stay on top of getting sewer along 301, 301 widened the rest of the way through Parrish, and find a solution for storm water retention. We are 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 personally (being a theatre major) would like to see more of the arts brought to the Village of Parrish and will work toward making that happen. Please feel free to contact me with any other ideas or concerns about Parrish. New PCA Board and Officers As well as myself being elected President, we have Ben Jordan as VP, Donna Kutinsky as Treasurer and Wendy Orluski as Secretary. The rest of the board consists of Cindy Chin, Gretchen Fowler, Teresa Giles, Cookie Jordan, Ron Kutinsky, Iris McLClain, Karen Mohl and Ray Varnell. Tom McCullom who has worked with us on the planning committee for the future of the Village has agreed to be on our Board also (pending Board approval). I am looking forward to working with this very enthusiastic group.

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.

May 19th Public Information Meeting

Cookie Jordan

At the meeting held at the Community Center on May 19th, Paul Blackketter of Benderson Development gave a report on the status of the rowing facility and plans for attracting college rowing teams to our area. They’ve already gotten commitments from Harvard and Northeastern to return next year and have had several other colleges express great interest. If you would like more information on the future of the rowing facility, you can reach Paul at pab@benderson. com. We also heard news about the pending new library facility for Rocky Bluff by Cheri Coryea with Manatee County Neighborhood Services. They are projecting for a closing date on the Roaring 20’s building by the end of May and a potential move in date as sometime in November, barring any unforseen problems. You can reach her for more information at [email protected]. And we had a very uplifting talk from Tom McCollum of ZNS Engineering with many ideas on where to take Parrish from here and how to work with the county to obtain some of our long range goals. You can reach him at TomM@znseng. com.

Membership Chairman, Parrish Civic Association 941-776-9019, [email protected]

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 [email protected] 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)

Renewal

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