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Parrish Village News
For copies of this newspaper, please visit www.ParrishFlorida.info
In this issue of the
Parrish Village News
Iris McClain tells us
about the Kids’ Zone at
the Y on page 3.
Volume 22, Issue 3
March 2015 FREE
This Saturday, March 7
Parrish Heritage Day and Chili Cook Off
Parade, Name Bands, Children’s Activities, Vendors, Great Chili,
Beverages and A Special Tribute to Parrish Pioneering!
Cookie gives you some
different salad recipes
on page 5.
Ralph goes back to his
land tour of Italy on
page 5.
Look for Heritage Day Schedule (page 2) and Special Article on the Tribute to Parrish Pioneering (Page 33).
Parrish Heritage Day/
Chili Cook Off:
March 7, 2015
Florida Railroad Museum
Parrish Civic Association
General Meeting
Thursday, March 26
Voices of the Wilderness
Our Hit Parade Concert
Sunday, March 29, 7 PM
River Wilderness G & CC
Don’t miss these events!
The County Administrator is appointed by the Board of
County Commissioners, and is
responsible for carrying out the
policies and directives of the Commission and for the development
and management of the County’s
annual operating and capital improvement budgets. The Manatee Board of County Commissioners appointed Ed Hunzeker
Please see Manatee County
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Upcoming Events:
Manatee County Administrator
Ed Hunzeker rescheduled to speak at March 26
Parrish Civic Association General Meeting
POSTAL CUSTOMER
Kathryn tells us about
de-cluttering all phases
of our lives on page 21.
Parrish Village News page 2
Parrish Village News
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
RJo2344@aol.com
Volunteer Staff
Advertising Manager
Gene Orlowski
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Contributors
Ralph Bellrose
Travel
Mimi Sheffer
Feature Stories
Patrick McGinnis
Pets Plus in Parrish
Stacy McKee
Y News
Ben Jordan
ben.jordan@verizon.com
Cookie Jordan
RJo2344@aol.com
Capt. Ric Liles
CaptainRic@msn.com
Iris McClain
irismcc@msn.com
Leslie Wells
Real Estate
Joann B. Larson
Extension Service
Message from the Editor
The Chili Cook Off is almost here! This Saturday, the Parrish Civic Association
and The Parrish Foundation will sponsor their 4th annual event. While this event is about having fun, the real reason for this event is the fund raising that comes from the Chili Cook Off which enables many local organizations
serving residents in our community to receive grants to help with their important
work. In the last three years, over $80,000 in grants have been given to groups like the
Boy Scouts, 4 H, Cub Scouts, Duette School, the Lions Club, the Florida Railroad
Museum, Palmetto High School Biomedical Program, the Food Pantry, the Parrish
Y Scholarship Program, the Parrish Arts Council, Girl Scouts, Manatee County
Youth Rowing, Esther’s School, the Rocky Bluff Library and the First Baptist
Church of Parrish Learning Center. That’s the real reason for the Chili Cook Off.
I am proud that the Parrish Village News Chili Chicks have particpated in all the
previous Chili Cook Offs and will be there again this year. Our team of eight ladies
will start cooking at 6:00 a.m. and have our chili ready for you when the gates open
at 11:00 a.m. Come by our booth, taste our great chili, have a piece of cornbread
and enter the drawing for a great prize.
We also want to thank all the teams who are participating this year - all 23 of them! They are this newspaper, FPL, the Anthony Fowler Foundation, Manatee County
Youth Rowing, Aldrich Flooring, Parrish 7-Eleven, Williams PTO, the Eye Center,
Stan D. Perkins from Keller Williams Realty, Imagine Schools North Manatee, the
Parrish Y, Leslie Wells Realty, Southeast High School, 1st Manatee Bank, Air Products, Esther’s School, Duette Fire Station, Gator Plumbing, Duette School, Bright
House, the Florida Railroad Museum, Mosaic and the Parrish Fire Station.
Come support your community and your favorite team!
Heritage Day Schedule
10:30 AM
10:30 AM
11:00 AM
11:00 AM
11:00 AM -
4:00 PM
3:00 PM
Parade starts on 121st
Avenue behind Parrish
Fire Station
Judging for chili
begins
Parade finishes at
Florida Railroad
Museum - US Highway 301 N at 83rd
Street
Gates open at Chili
Cook Off: bands perform, chili is ready
for tasting, food,
children’s activities,
vendors, Parrish
Pioneering
Activities continue
with different bands,
various children’s
activities, vendor
booths
Awards announced for
Chili Cook Off (1st,
2nd, 3rd, Spirit, FundRaising, People’s
Choice and Showman
ship), drawings for
prizes
Brutus is still missing
Brutus has been missing since April 27 from a home on Larson Lane in Kingfield
in Parrish 34219.
He has distinctive marks: his hind quarters show very little fur; his weight was
17 pounds at time of his disappearence; he is a neutered grey Tabby with short hair; his left ear shows a small indentation; the roof of his mouth has a black birth mark; he has green eyes; and he is very shy and may appear frightened.
If you have information as to his whereabouts, please contact Carlo Calanni at
941-480-9476 or cell 941-234-9432. Brutus needs to be home and his owners dearly
miss him.
Did you know . . . The Parrish Village News prints 12,800 copies of the
newspaper each month? All residences in the 34219 zip code, eastern
Ellenton and eastern Palmetto receive copies? County officials read the
newspaper monthly? Newspapers can be found at
the Rocky Bluff Library, the Y, PJ’s Sandwich Shop, Ferraro’s,
Leslie Wells Realty and 1st Manatee Bank?
March Needs for Blood
Kathryn Newman
Inspirational Stories
Norma Kennedy
norma.kennedy@verizon.net
This newspaper is printed by
Sun Coast Media Group
Venice, FL
Monday, March 9th: 8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m., Encore Manatee MHP,
800 Kay Road NE, Bradenton.
Thursday, March 12th: 10:30 a.m.
- 5:30 p.m., Lecom School of Dental Medicine, 4800 Lakewood Ranch
Blvd, Bradenton.
Sunday, March 15th: 8:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m., Parrish United Methodist
Church, 12180 US Hwy 301 N, Parrish.
Monday, March 16th: 8:00 a.m
- 1:00 p.m., The Gardens MHP,
11300 US Highway 301 N, Parrish.
Monday, March 16th: 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m., Fair Lane Acres MHP, 819
49th Ave Terrace W, Bradenton.
Sunday, March 29th: 9:15 a.m.
- 12:45 p.m., Peace Presbyterian
Church, 12705 State Road 64, Lakewood Ranch.
“This Old House”
YMCA Kids’ Zone
12214 US 301
Parrish Village News page 3
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Genealogy group to meet in April
This view of the Kids’ Zone faces US Highway 301; however the back door entrance is
utilized for most parents who bring their children to the Kids’ Zone.
This old building was a wood frame home that was moved into Parrish in the
early 1960’s. Unable to locate the county records as to where it came from, it does
appear to have been built in the 1940’s. It is still in real good shape, remodeled several times to accommodate the school lunchroom and the activities that followed. It was placed next to the Parrish School House and used for their lunch room for
several years. In 1977, the school was closed down and the students were transferred
to Blackburn Elementary and Lincoln Middle School. The building was turned into
the Head Start facility. After several years, the Head Start Program moved to another location. The
building sat empty for several years until the school house was closed down for repairs and remodeling in 2007. This old building was used as a meeting place for the
community until they had the grand opening of the newly renovated School House
and became the Parrish Community Center and YMCA.
It is now used for the Kids Zone of the YMCA. Parents can bring their young
children for child care while the parents go to the “Y” for classes. It is a great addition to the “Y”.
I would like to thank Donice Youngblood Michael, Pam Parrish, JoAnn Rogers
and Sidney and Vivian Buice for their information for this article. If you know of any old home, old building, or any other location in Parrish that
you think our readers would enjoy reading about, please give me a call at 776-0542
or send me an email at irismcc@msn.com. The Manatee Genealogical Society meeting will be held
on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 from
9:30 a.m. to noon at Bethel Baptist Church located at 1805 30th
Avenue West in Bradenton. Jody Riddick will speak on
“What’s New at FamilySearch.
org”. The Computer Special Interest Group session will follow. For Society information, go to
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.
com/~flmgs/. You can email
questions to mgs.society@
gmail.com.
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Cooking with Cookie
A Land Tour of Italy - Pisa
How about some salads - hearty and good?
Ralph Bellrose
For those of us who are weightconscious, a salad is always a good
selection for lunch or dinner. Some
can be made and then given more
substancebyaddingachickenbreast,
someshrimporseafoodorsomeleftover ham or beef. Try these for a
change.
Beautiful Chicken Salad
(pictured at right)
1(8-oz.)packagecreamcheese, softened
1cupmayonnaise
2tsp.currypowder
1tsp.salt
6cupscookedchicken,chopped
1(8-oz.)cancrushedpineapple
1cupchopped,roasted,saltedal- monds
2/3cuporange-flavoredsweetened
driedcranberries
Garnishes:freshherbs,blackberries,
raspberries,slicedpeaches
3/4tsp.salt
1(16-oz.)bottleoliveoil-and-vinegar
dressing,divided
8cupsmixedsaladgreens
2largeavocados
1Tbsp.freshlemonjuice
3largetomatoes,seededanddiced
12smallgreenonions,sliced
2cups(8-oz.)sharpCheddar
cheese,shredded
4ouncescrumbledbluecheese
6to8slicesbacon,cookedandcrum-
Whisktogethercreamcheeseandnext bled
3ingredientsinalargebowl;stirin Freshlygroundpeppertotaste
chicken, pineapple and cranberries
just until blended. If desired, spoon Cookpotatoesinboilingsaltedwater
mixture into a plastic wrap-lined to cover 30 minutes or until tender.
8-inch round cake pan; cover and Drainandcoolslightly.Peelandcut
chillatleast8hoursorupto24hours. into cubes. Sprinkle potatoes evenly
Invertchickensaladontoacakestand with 3/4 teaspoon salt. Pour 1 cup
and remove plastic wrap. Gently dressing over potatoes; gently toss.
press chopped almonds onto sides of Set aside remaining dressing. Cover
chickensalad.Garnish,ifdesired.
potatomixture;chillatleast2hours
or overnight. Arrange salad greens
Yield:6to8servings.
evenlyonalargeservingplatter.Peel
andchopavocados;tosswithlemon
Wow - Good Salad
juice.Arrangepotatoes,avocados,to3/4cupcanolaoil
matoesandnext4ingredientsinrows
1/4cuplemonjuice
oversaladgreens.Sprinklewithpep2garliccloves,minced
per.Servewithremainingdressing.
1/2tsp.salt
Yield8to10servings.
1/2tsp.pepper
2bunches(1poundeach)romaine,
Cucumber and Onion Salad
torn
3-5Persiancucumbers,peeled
2cupstomatoes,chopped
1sweetonion
1cup(4oz.)Swisscheese,shredded
1/2cupwhitevinegar
2/3cupsliveredalmonds,toasted
1/2cupwater
1/2cupParmesancheese,grated
1/3cupsugar
8baconstrips,cookedandcrumbled
Dashofsaltandpepper
1cupCaesarsaladcroutons
Slice the onions and cucumbers very
Inajarwithatight-fittinglid,combine thinlyandplaceinshallowdish.Stir
oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pep- togethervinegar,water,sugar,saltand
per;coverandshakewell.Chill.In pepper.Pouroveronionsandcucumalargeservingbowl,tosstheromaine, bers.Coverandmarinateatleastan
tomatoes, Swiss cheese, almonds, hour.(Thelongerthissits,thetastier
Parmesan cheese and bacon. Shake itgets.)
dressing; pour over salad and toss. Yield:6servings.
Addcroutonsandserveimmediately.
IhopeyouenjoythesesaladreciYield:14servings.
pes. I know I will be spending a lot
of March eating salads and trying to
Potato Cobb Salad
losesomemoreweight!Haveagood
3poundsYukongoldpotatoes
month.Bonappetit!
The instantly recognizable and famous Tower of Pisa.
SomeofyoumayrememberthatweinterruptedourItaliantripforatourofPortugalandSpain.Well,we’reback!
WeleftFlorenceheadingnorthtotheItalianRivierawithaplannedstopinPisa,
thebirthplaceofGalileoandthesiteofthefamous“LeaningBellTower.”
PisasitsonthenorthernbankoftheArnoRiver.AncientRomansconsideredPisa
an“old”city.ArchaeologicalevidenceindicatesitwasoccupiedbytheEtruscans
inthefifthcenturyB.C.,but,itsoriginscoulddatebacktothirteenthcenturyB.C.
Forcenturies,itswealthandinfluencegrew;and,bytheeleventhcentury,Pisahad
becomeacommercialcenter,amajorItaliancity-state,andamaritimesuper-power.
However,PisawasinaconstantstateofwarwithGenoa,Lucca,VeniceandFlorence.Eventually,theseconflictsdrainedthecity’sresourcesandledtoaslowdecline
beginninginthelatethirteenthcentury.Bythefifteenthcentury,theporthadsilted
upandlargevesselscouldnolongerreachtheharbor,endingPisa’simportanceasa
commercial center. It’s hard to believe
thatPisawasonceonlytwomilesfrom
thesea.Today,itisoversixmilesinland.
(Talkaboutclimatechange!)Florence
annexedPisaandthecityneverregained
itsformerglory.Itdidremainacultural
centerbecauseoftherenownedUniversityofPisaanditsprestigiousgraduate
schools.
When we arrived in Pisa and left
ourbus,wehadtorunagauntletofaggressive souvenir hawkers before entering the Cathedral Square (Piazza del
Duomo). Fortunately, these merchants
are kept outside this historic area by a
makeshiftgate.(TheItalianssometimes
PleaseseeA Land Tour of Italy You can see that Pisa (once a port) is now six
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miles inland.
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4-H Open Horse Show
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A Manatee County 4-H Open Horse Show will be held Saturday, March 14, 2015
and Sunday, March 15, 2015 at the Mosaic Arena located on the Manatee County
Fairgrounds in Palmetto.
Western and English classes will be held on Saturday, March 14th at 9:00 a.m.
Registration starts at 8:00 a.m. Ranch, Reining and Speed classes will be offered on
Sunday, March 15th at 9:00 a.m. Registration starts at 8:00 a.m. Bert Wright will be
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Junior (ages 8-13 as of September 1, 2014), Senior (ages 14-18 as of September
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are $7.00 per class for 4-H’ers and $8.00 per class for non-4-H’ers. Pre-entries are
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For more information, contact the Manatee County 4-H Office at (941) 7224524.
This program is open to all youth (ages 8 and above) without regard to race,
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Retired orthopedic surgeon Major P. Gladden will be displaying his one-of-akindfineartwoodbowlsandmanyotherobjectsof“turned”woodduringMarchat
theManateeCouncilCulturalAllianceGallery.
HeworkswithbothexoticwoodsuchaspurpleheartfromCostaRicoand“backyard”treeslikeNorfolkIslandPine.Hehasparticipatedinmanyartshowsaround
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Spring Book Sale Scheduled for March 18 - 21 at Library
Because of the patrons of Rocky Bluff Library, the
November 2014 Book Sale was a tremendous success. And yes, it is Book Sale time again so come on down
to the library. It is always fun to see our community of
returning shoppers.
The Friends of Rocky Bluff Library Book Sales are
not only community events, they inspire random acts of
kindness in ways the Friends never imagined. Last November, a very nice man observed a young child selecting books. When it came time to cash out, he indicated
that he would like to pay for, what turned out to be a
very large armload of books, but added, “Please don’t
tell,” and he quietly slipped out of the library. Also, the
Friends are so grateful that a lot of people in the community purchase books and at check out tell the Friends
to keep the change. Our community patrons and shoppers at the Book Sales are wonderful and the Friends
appreciate your support.
When you donate your slightly used books and
then return for the book sales, you allow the Friends
to continue these twice-yearly events. Each purchase
goes toward supporting the programming and the educational and technical aspects of running our local library as well to purchse items needed for the library
and make improvements such as the recent renovation
of the front lobby as well as the landscaping and pond
renovation in front of the library.
The schedule for this spring’s Book Sale is: Wednesday, March 18, 1 - 6 p.m. - Friends Only Day’ Thursday, March 19, 12 - 7 p.m. - Public Sale; Friday,
March 20, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Public Sale; and Saturday,
March 21, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Public Sale.
The sale prices are Hardback Books - $2, Large
Paperbacks - $1, Regular Paperbacks - $.50, Children’s
Books - $.25 to $1.00, Puzzles - $1, and CDs and DVDs
- $2. Great bargains!
The Friends of Rocky Bluff truly appreciate your
support of the book sales.
Rocky Bluff Library Welcomes
Kate Lippincott,
New Supervisor
Rocky Bluff Library has a new supervisor - Kate
Lippincott. Here is a conversation with Kate so you can
get to know her better.
What is your background with libraries?
I’ve held a variety of positions in public, academic
and special libraries. My first job as a professional librarian was at Selby Library in downtown Sarasota. I
joined Rocky Bluff in December 2014.
Where did you go to school?
I was born in New Jersey, lived in Ohio and Georgia
and graduated from Centre College of Kentucky with a
degree in English/History. My early aspirations were to
be a writer or an architect or illustrate children’s books.
What is your work history?
My first library job was at Georgia State University
in Atlanta. Over the course of 10+ years I held a variety
of positions there including processing of the non-print
collection in the Southern Labor Archives. After I married, I moved to Birmingham, Alabama and managed
the circulation department in the library at Birmingham
Southern College.
It has always been
the interesting people I
worked with, the stimulating environment and
the enjoyment of working with our patrons that have
kept me in the library field.
When I left Atlanta
for Sarasota, I took the
big step of enrolling in the
library school at USF in
Tampa to get my Master’s
Degree. I was a graduate research assistant for
2 years working for the
director, Kathleen de la
Pena McCook. I assisted
her in many fun and challenging assignments including editing books and New Rocky Bluff Supervisor
Kate Lippincott.
writing articles.
What attracted you to Rocky Bluff?
In my interviews I felt the energy and enthusiasm
for libraries and what they can do for the community
and I wanted to be a part of that. There is a collegial
atmosphere at RBL where the staff works as a team to
meet customer needs. I have been fortunate to have
wonderful mentors at every place I’ve worked and I
want to do that for my staff. It is my “dream job” and
I’m thrilled to be here.
What do you view as your biggest challenge?
I think getting to know the RBL community which
is quite diverse and growing rapidly. What are you reading now?
I was introduced to Southern literature many years
ago and I just finished On Agate Hill by Lee Smith,
a North Carolina author. My favorite writer, Walker
Percy, a Southern gentleman from New Orleans, wrote
The Moviegoer, a classic as wll as many other fine novels.
What do you do in your spare time?
I work in my yard, swim, sail, bike and manage
my two unruly dogs. I’m enjoying getting to know the
immediate vicinity of Rocky Bluff at lunchtime by taking long walks and driving through the neighborhoods
and on the country roads and I’m still looking for the
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Don’t miss the DAY OUT WITH THOMAS 2015!
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After you finish all of the great chili at the Annual
Parrish Chili Cook Off, you may think of St.
Patrick’s Day as the perfect opportunity to wash
all that down. Other than the fact that it’s 10 days
later, St. Patrick’s Day is more than just a day that
gives you the excuse to drink. Try these 10 questions about the holiday.
1. Accordingtolegend,St.Patrick
drovewhatoutofIreland?
a.Ratsb.Snakes
c.Dogsd.Humans
2. WhatwasSt.Patrick’srealname?
a.MilesShallobb.Michael
O’Shaunesseyc.MarcusStough
d.MaewynSuccat
3. ThecolorofSt.Patrickwasoriginally?
a.Greenb.Blue
c.Redd.Purple
4. Accordingtolegend,whatare
leprechaunsreally?
a.Shoemakersb.Thieves
c.Midgetsd.Magicians
5. Whatstatehasthemostpeopleof
Irishdescent?
a.Illinois
b.Massachusetts
c.Florida
d.Hawaii
6. WhatdoeskissingtheBlarney
Stonedoforyou?
a.Giveyousoftlipsfromthedew
onthestone
b.Giveyougoodluckinlove
c.Makeyoulessshy
d.Healwarts
7. Whydoleprechaunsweargreen?
a.Becausetheylikethecolor
b.Ascamouflage
c.Becausetheyconsideritlucky
d.Becauseitistheonlycolorof
dyetheyknowhowtomake
8. InwhatcitywasthefirstSt.Patrick’sDayparadeheld?
a.Bostonb.NewYork
c.Philadelphiad.Parrish
9. TherearelotsofpubsinIreland,
Approximatelyhowmanypubsper
peoplearethere?
a.1forevery1,000
b.1forevery630
c.1forevery350
d.1forevery3
10. AnotherprefixthatmanyIrish
nameshaveisthe“O”suchas
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c.Grandsonof
d.Descendantof
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Manatee County Extension Service Classes for February
The Manatee County Agriculture and Extension Service is offering a variety of free educational classes
duringNovember,2014.TheExtensionServiceisan
educationalprogramwithincountygovernmentwhich
bringstheresourcesoftheUniversityofFlorida’sInstituteofFoodandAgriculturalSciences(IFAS)toManateeCountytosolvelocalproblems,provideeducational
opportunities,promoteeconomicenhancementanddevelopment,andimprovethequalityoflifeforallofour
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March 14, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m., It’s Fun to Grow Roses
in Florida: Come meet Philip Paul,American Rose
Society,ViceDistrictDirector,DeepSouthDistrict,and
learn the basics of growing roses from pruning, pest
problems,watering,andfertilizing.Registeronlineor
calltheExtensionMasterGardeners.
March 14, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., Tillandsia Wreath: Learn
about these lovely epiphytes that only require air and
watertolive.Thisisa“makeandtakeit”workshop
whereyouwillmakeawreathoutofTillandsiaplants.
An award winning wreath will be on display as well
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plyers. Registration and advance payment of $35 for
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habitat. Suitable for all ages. Tour begins in tower
parkingareaat580117thStreetWest,Palmetto.Call
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March 21, 9:00 a.m. - Noon, Propagation Workshop:
Learnseveralwaystopropagateplantmaterial,proper
timingofpropagation,andmaterialsthatareneededto
havesuccessfulpropagation.Techniquesdemonstrated
includeseeding,cuttings,andairlayering.Attendees
will receive one cutting that will be potted by you to
takehometopropagate.PresentedbyBarbaraDavis,
MasterGardener.RegisteronlineorcalltheExtension
MasterGardeners.
March 25, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m., Landscape Tips and
Smart Irrigation:Thisclasssatisfiestheirrigationand
landscapeeducationalclassesfortheManateeCounty
Outdoor Water Conservation Rebate Program. Two
classesinone!Workshoptopicswillinclude:Floridafriendlylandscapetips;howtoadjustyourin-ground
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installingsmartirrigationdevices.LOCATION:Island
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Tillandsia Wreath.
March 14, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m., Extension Master Gardener Plant ID Tour - DeSoto/Riverview Pointe Preserve: StrollthroughDeSotoNationalMemorialand
Riverview Pointe Preserve to learn more about Florida’snativeplantsandinhabitantsofacoastalhabitat.
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March 15, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m., Extension Master Gardener Platn ID Tour - Robinson Preserve: Stroll
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more about Florida’s native plants and inhabitants of
a coastal habitat. Suitable for all ages. Tour begins
in parking area by main entrance at 1704 99th Street
Northwest,Bradenton.CalltheExtensionMasterGardenerstoregister.
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as the County Administrator in November 2006.
The County Administrator is also responsible for
the supervision and management of department directors, and for ensuring that all agreements, leases and
other contractual obligations of the Commission are
properly performed. The Board of County Commissioners may also direct the County Administrator and
staff to complete special projects and assignments that
do not fall within the established responsibilities of
County Departments.
The Manatee Board of County Commissioners appointed Ed Hunzeker as the County Administrator in
November 2006. Hunzeker brought to Manatee County
a mantra of accountability, civility and ethics, ushering
in a more businesslike, customer-friendly county government. He values creative employees who aren’t
afraid to take risks.
Manatee Board of County Commissioners hired
Hunzeker as County Administrator for his solid background in finance and his strong vision for the future of
Manatee County. His intuition, approachability and intelligence make him a natural leader. Senior level staffers describe Hunzeker as “a dignified, polished manager” who is “extremely perceptive with an energetic,
inspiring personality.”
Ed Hunzeker and Manatee County Government
Ed Hunzeker’s tenure at Manatee County has been
an unprecedented period of change for local government. During the peak years of Florida’s real estate
boom, the County Commission and Hunzeker had the
foresight to save heightened property tax revenues,
rather than spend them on expanded government. Their
frugal policy has helped Manatee County Government
maintain public safety while avoiding massive service
reductions to the public during the current economic
slump.
Under the Board’s direction, Hunzeker has instituted a new era of scaled-down government focused on
economic development efficiently delivering services
to the community. On Hunzeker’s watch Manatee
County Planning and Building and Public Works departments have all adopted a more customer-friendly
way of doing business, meaning better response time
and less expense to the public.
Under the direction of the Board and Hunzeker,
Manatee County has renewed its focus on economic
development, business retention and job creation. In
the fall of 2014, Hunzeker was recognized by the Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation for
his leadership in government and for spearheading
Manatee County’s emergence as an economic development powerhouse in the public sector.
He serves on the Board of Directors of the Manatee Chamber of Commerce and on the Board of Directors of the Bradenton Area Economic Development
Corporation. Hunzeker serves on the United Way of
Manatee County Board of Directors and is a member
of the Manatee County CEO Roundtable. Hunzeker
is also a member of the Anna Maria Island Chamber
of Commerce and the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance.
Ed Hunzeker’s Bio
Ed Hunzeker received both his Bachelor of Accounting and Master of Business Administration degrees from St. Louis University. In the 1970s Hunzeker served as Health Department Administrator at a St.
Louis hospital. In the 1980s he was chief financial officer of a regional transportation authority in St. Louis
and served as county auditor for St. Louis County.
In 1988, Hunzeker was hired as assistant county
administrator of Hillsborough County, a position he
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held for 15 years. He served as Osceola County Administrator before being hired in Manatee in 2006. Hunzeker is married to Sharon. He has three adult
sons and five grandchildren. He enjoys reading, travel
and golf.
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get it right!) The” Leaning Tower,” immediately visible, is an impressive sight. The obligatory, long range
picture (or selfie), which gives the impression you are holding up the Tower, can now be taken. During our
visit, the Tower was closed to the public. It was surrounded by a chain link fence, with steel cables running
from huge concrete pillars to various spots on the upper and lower levels. In addition, 800 tons of lead
counterweights were attached to the raised section of the base to keep the Tower from falling over. The lean is the result of unstable sub-soil and began soon after construction was started in 1173. Work
was stopped several times to deal with the issue but no solution was found. In 1272, a new architect,
Giovanni di Simone, attempted to compensate for the tilt by building the upper floors with one side taller
than the other creating an actual curve in the Tower; however, the tilt continued to increase. In 1964, the Above a view of
Italian government launched an international effort to keep the Tower from toppling. In spite of the efforts the Tower of Pisa
and the adjacent
of engineers, scientists, and mathematicians, the Tower had to be closed to the public in 1990 for safety
buildings.
reasons. Persistence prevails and a controversial approach of slowly removing soil from under the raised end of
At right the Camthe base finally worked. The Tower was stabilized; the tilt was returned to a safe position; and the bells posanto Monumenwere reinstalled. With much fanfare, the tower was reopened in 2001. Additional soil was removed in 2008
tale (cemetery) in
Pisa.
resulting in the current lean of 4 degrees from vertical. (About 13 feet at the top). The engineers could have
made it perfectly vertical but there was a belief this would have an adverse effect on tourism. After all, it is
the “Leaning” Tower of Pisa! Other sites to visit include the Cathedral, the Baptistery, and the “Camposanto Monumentale” (Monumental Cemetery). The façade of the cathedral is grey marble and white stone highlighted by a set of
massive bronze doors. Inside you can see a gilded ceiling with the Medici coat of arms, a marble pulpit
sculpted by Pisano which is considered a medieval masterpiece, and a replica of the swinging incense lamp
that Galileo used for his studies of pendulum motion. The Baptistery is the largest in Italy and has unique
acoustical properties, enabling a lone singer to sound like a quartet. The “Campasanto” is an oblong, gothic
cloister containing the sarcophagi of the wealthy and the famous. Spectacular frescos decorate the walls,
making it one of the most beautiful cemeteries in the world. In 1987, the entire Piazza del Duomo, with all
of its buildings, was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Next time we visit the Italian Riviera.
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………Dawn Turgeon
Carol Ciarniello, Parrish Professionals
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The Art of Guitar
John Phillips
Hi.Allowmetointroducemyself.MynameisJohnPhillipsandIamaguitar
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forover20years.Alongtheway,Ihavediscoveredafewthingsaboutmusicandlife
whichIliketosharewithmystudents.
Thepurposeofthiscolumnistosharetheseexperiencesandtoanswer,asbestI
can,questionsregardingmusictheory,stayingmotivated,expandinginnewdirections
creatively,andotherquestionswhichoftenarise.
In this month’s column, I would like to simply address the issue of playing the
guitar.Ihaveheardpeoplestate,whethertheyarestudentsofmusicorotherformsof
art,thattheyare‘notverygood’orsomethingsimilar.Myquestionis,comparedto
whom?IfwearegoingtocompareourselvestosomeonelikeMozart,ChetAtkins,
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believethattheanswertrulyliesinnotcomparingourselveswithothers.Ifweinstead
compareourselvestowherewewerewhenwestarted,orwherewewereafewmonths
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Rememberthatmusicisart.Itismeanttobeenjoyed.Whileitistruethatwe
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whywetookupourart.
ThisiswhyIemphasizethatwealwaysfocusonplayingtheguitar.Enjoywhere
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Inshort,theabilitytoplayaninstrument,sing,paint,sculpt,dance,orwhatever
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De-Cluttering your life, your home and time
Kathryn Newman
Ever seen one of those hoarder shows on television? Doug, who suffered severe
brain trauma and memory loss in an accident, hoards items he feels might trigger his
memories. Ruth has turned her beautiful home into a shrine for the three members of
her family who died there. She refuses to get rid of anything that belonged to them,
and continually shops for more to fill her sorrow.
Or what about: Debra has filled her house with an avalanche of clothes and run
up a $50,000 credit card debt. Fed up, her husband and children are threatening to
leave her to wallow in the hoard by herself. Meanwhile, Patty has stuffed her house
with so many floor-to-ceiling cardboard boxes that she’s had to move to her son’s
apartment. But now she’s filling up that place, too, and the situation has already
forced her son’s partner to say, “Keep the heap - I’m leaving!”
Both examples were episodes from A&E’s original series titled, ‘Hoarders.’ I’ve
never seen any of those episodes, because truth is, I can’t emotionally handle watching such a show. The first time I ever saw a partial episode, I was filled with anxiety. Of course, I was drawn in by the sad stories of these hurting, grieving, emotionally
scarred people, but I found myself feeling sick to my stomach as my heart began to
race and the palms of my hands started sweating. After 20 or so minutes of watching
those hoarders hoard, I was not only in tears, but had to leave the room vowing never
again to subject myself to such despair.
Wow…what the heck was wrong with me? I’d watched sad movies, sad documentaries, heads being chopped off on the Walking Dead, etc…so why did this
hoarder thing upset me so much? These poor people were dealing with deep-seeded
emotional trauma and I empathized with their situations, but seeing the actual ‘hoarded’ things practically made my head do a Linda Blair Exorcist thing. How did that
despair affect me so drastically?
After a few hours of attempting to shake off the intense feelings of dread created from the short 20 minutes of the ‘Hoarders’ episode, my ever so compassionate
husband told me to get a grip. “The reason you’re freaking out is because you can’t
stand clutter,” he said to me nonchalantly. “You’re creeped out by the spaces, not the
people.” OMG! He was right (Yes, dear intuitive husband, I publically proclaim: YOU WERE RIGHT).
Thank God, he was right, because I was starting to feel so ashamed of my behavior in light of the sufferings of these visibly ill hoarders. Seeing room after room of
amassed ‘junk’ with pile upon pile of mess was like sucking the air out of my lungs. I felt breathless and dizzy looking at those spaces…or what used to be spaces. Like
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hoarded spaces didn’t make sense to my clutter-free, interior design loving mindset. Those spaces screamed of chaos and confusion like something neglected and forgotten.
Sue Rasmussen, a professional coach with over 14 years (and 5,000+ clients
and students in 29 countries) of experience helping people understand clutter states,
“I believe that everything in our homes is simply a mirror of what’s going on inside
of us: our thoughts, judgments, opinions, expectations, and beliefs.” As a Matrix
Re-imprinting practitioner, and a writer who teaches people how to clear out what’s
getting in their way to create clutter-free, organized spaces that delight them to the
core, Sue explains that clutter isn’t just messy spaces that need organization or piles
of junk that need to be thrown out, but more often, the most impactful clutter is what
Please see De-Cluttering CONTINUED ON PAGE 22
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isn’tvisible.
Invisiblecluttercanbeahobbythatnolongerinterestsyouoranactivitythatnolongerbringsyou
joy.Invisiblecluttercanbearelationshipthatdoesn’tsupportorencourageyouorajobthatdrainsyouof
joyandfulfillment.“Thepsychologyofcluttermeansthatwhensomethingisnolongerservingyouand
thepersonyouaretoday(andthepersonyouwanttobetomorrow),thatcluttercontrolisactuallyholding
youbackfrombecomingthepersonyouwanttobe.”Suecategorizesclutterinthefollowingways:
1.PhysicalClutter:thingsyouhave
2.TimeClutter:thingsyoudo
3.RelationshipClutter:peopleyouspendtimewith
4.BodyClutter:clutterthataccumulatesinyourbody
5.MindClutter:thingsyouthinkorbelieve
6.SpiritualClutter:yourlevelofenergyandconnection
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Gulf. Make this a must see. M5903518
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overlooking lake. Come take a look today. M5900767 $98,500
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updated kit, large fenced back yard.
Convenient to schools, golf, shopping,
I-75 & 275. Community pool & tennis.
M5903911 $177,000
Doris Howard 730-0944
Lincoln Middle School FFA
has many activities
Parrish Village News page 23
At left Lincoln Middle
School FFA plant SAEs
at the County Fair!
At right Lincoln
Middle School FFA
Rabbit SAEs at the
County Fair!
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Middle
School FFA
put some
“Ag” into
the Culture
of the Public
Campaign
Hay Bale
Decorating
Competition!
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• Complete medical care for the entire family
beginning at the age of 2
Medicare
• Same day appointments available Monday
through Friday
• Medicare and most insurance plans accepted
“We’re in your neighborhood.”
Climate Control Units
Non-Climate Drive Up Units
Flexible Terms & Accomodations
Moving Supplies
24 Hour Access
Locally owned and managed.
Variety of sizes to fit all needs and budgets.
Monday - Friday: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Sunday: 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm
Located behind C & K Smokehouse
Ask for Lisa.
12123 US Hwy 301 North
Parrish, FL 34219
941-479-7877
parrishstorage@yahoo.com
Dr. Aaron Guthrie
PARRISH
11235 US Hwy 301 N, Suite 101
(941) 776-1400
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Parrish Village Newspage 24
Senior Enrichment Center
Calendar of Events for February
Renaissanceon9thisthearea’spremiermeetingandbanquetfacility,offering
elegantandfull-servicerentalspaceforweddings,events,andmeetings,aswellas
professional,on-siteandoff-sitecateringservices.
Renaissanceon9thiscentrallylocatedjustsouthofdowntownBradenton,and
houses the 9th Street Bistro offering affordable lunch with delicious daily soup,
quicheandsandwichspecials,MondaythroughFriday,11:00a.m.to2:00p.m.You
canstopbyGenerationsGiftShoporthenew2ndGenerationThriftShopandbrowse
thelatestinfashion,jewelry,bags,gifts,andhomeaccessories.Thegiftshopand
thriftshopsareopentothepublicMondaythroughFriday,8:00a.m.to5:00p.m.
TheSeniorEnrichmentCenteratRenaissanceon9thhasamotto-“Livenow–
agelater!Forthefun&over50.”Itislocatedat18169thStreetWest,Bradenton,
Florida34205.Thephonenumberis941-749-0100andthewebsiteiswww.renaissanceon9th.orgwhereyoucanobtainmoreinformation.
ManyactivitiesareofferedatRenaissanceon9th.Herearethehighlightsfor
February.
Great Classes!
Yoga For Cancer Patients and Survivors. Tuesdays, 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. - Facilitated
bytheCenterforBuildingHopeandhostedbyRenaissanceon9th,thisyogaclass
isdesignedforcancerpatientsandsurvivorstohelpcultivatehealingandawareness
andtohelpreducestress.Thisclassisopenonlytocancerpatientsandsurvivors
andisfreetoattend.NoRSVPnecessary.Formoreinformation,call941-749-0100.
Italian Study Group, Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m. - Thisclasswillfocusonteaching
participantsthefrequentlyusedconversationallanguage,travel,cultureandhistory
ofItaly.CostisFreeformembersand$2fornon-members(perclass).Fordetails
andreservations,call941-749-0100.
Tai Chi for Balance, Mondays at noon (Beginner), 1:00 p.m. (Intermediate), and
2:00 p.m. (Advanced) - DuringtheseintroductoryclassesinTaiChiandQigong,
participantsmaybuildstrength,increasebalanceandflexibility,andimprovehealth
andwell-being.Costis$3formembersand$5fornon-members(perclass).For
detailsandreservations,call941-749-0100.
Tai Chi, Tuesdays (Beginner) and Thursdays (Intermediate) at 11:30 a.m. - DuringtheseintroductoryclassesinTaiChiandQigong,participantsmaybuildstrength,
PleaseseeRenaissance CONTINUED ON PAGE 31
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The PLUS is because
we’re more than
just meals!
Daybreak Open House and
Ribbon Cutting
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10920 East State Road 70, Lakewood Ranch
Robinson Preserve
Twilight Run
Tropical Nights“Diners & Doo-Wop”
at Robinson Preserve
at Renaissance on 9th
Friday, March 27
White Out
Hunger Party
Thursday, June 4
at Renaissance on 9th
Saturday, April 11
Empty Bowls
Luncheon
Thursday, Nov. 12
at Lakewood Ranch
& Friday, Nov. 13
at Renaissance on 9th
Meals on Wheels PLUS
811 23rd Ave. East, Bradenton, FL 34208
www.mealsonwheelsplus.org • 941.747.4655
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11am–
Daybreak Adult Day Center recently
moved to Lakewood Ranch. Open Monday
through Friday from 7:30 am to 5 pm,
the Center offers structured, therapeutic
programs designed to promote well
being for individuals who have weakened
physical or other capabilities.
Daybreak Adult Day Center is now open in the
Spring Forest Office Park in Lakewood Ranch.
A program of the highly-respected Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee,
offers daytime respite for families and caregivers so they can
continue providing specialized care for a loved one at home. The Center
is currently accepting new participants.
Daybreak
Daybreak
Adult Day Center is operated by Meals on Wheels PLUS of
Manatee, which strives to assist individuals to live independently by
providing nutrition and caring supportive services
Volunteer and other support opportunities are available.
Daybreak Adult Day Center
10920 East State Road 70, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
Phone: 941-748-3001 • Fax: 941-756-0157
www.mealsonwheelsplus.org
L A Nails
Professional Nail Care for Ladies & Gentlemen
Special Pedicure Offer Every Day
Special Regular Pedicure
with Hot Stones
$20.00
Walk Ins
Welcome
Monday - Saturday Special
10% OFF Any Service $25 and Up
Limit 1 coupon per customer
Not valid with any other offer
Must present this coupon to receive offer
Expires 3/31/2015
941-776-3432
11255 US Highway 301 N
Parrish, FL 34219
(in the Silverleaf Shopping Plaza
next to Michelangelo’s off Chin Road)
Parrish Village Newspage 25
Service, Repair and Replacement
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Southeastern Guide Dogs Hosts Ellenton-Parrish Lions Club
Southeastern Guide Dogs hosted
a gathering of over 100 Lions and
guestsofLionsfromMultipleDistrict
35-O at the Palmetto Florida facility.
The Ellenton-Parrish Lions Club assistedduringtheentireevent.
The morning started with introductions, updates from Lion Andy
Kramer, who is Director of Development at Southeastern, speaking about
thefacilitiesandplansforanewstudent center. The visitors heard from
Lion Helen Arnold with her 8th dog
guideTroy,andLionJudyBlackwith
guide Nigel, and Bill Fiermonte with
guide Raleigh, as new guide dog users,whotoldusaboutthegreatimpact
ontheirlivesandabilitytotravelindependently.
Everyonemetandsocializedwith
some dogs in training, learning more
about their abilities and future goals,
andweheardspecificdetailsaboutthe
construction of the Barpa-Hirst StudentCenter.
Above is a group photograph of the attendees at the event which
represents approximately 1/3 of the group.
At left are Mr. and Mrs. Bill Fiermonte with guide Raleigh, Judy
Black and guide Nigel and Helen Arnold and guide Troy.
Parrish Village News page 26
Extension CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14
March 25, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., Worm Composting – Vermicomposting: Find out
how to use worms to turn food scraps and other waste into compost. Now you can
compost in an apartment, condo, or mobile home. Worms can be maintained indoors
or out! Register online or call the Extension Master Gardeners.
March 26, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., Coyote Awareness: Come learn the history of coyotes in
the United States and Florida, the coyote’s behavior and habitats, and how they interface with our life style. Can we live in harmony with the coyote? Are there precautions for homeowners to reduce coyote encounters? Yes! Lisa Hickey, certified Master Naturalist, will discuss these subjects. Location: South Manatee Library, 6081
26th Street West, Bradenton. Register online or call the Extension Master Gardeners.
March 26, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., Landscape Tips and Smart Irrigation: This class
satisfies the irrigation and landscape educational classes for the Manatee County Outdoor Water Conservation Rebate Program. Two classes in one! Workshop topics will
include: Florida Friendly landscape tips; how to adjust your in-ground sprinkler
system to conserve water; and the benefits of installing smart irrigation devices.
Location: Rocky Bluff Library, 6750 US Highway 301 North, Ellenton. Register
online or call Joann.
March 27, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Green and Growing Youth Field Day: Get the
UF Gulf Coast Research and Education Center in Balm, Florida.
scoop on Green and Growing by attending a day-long field trip to learn about horticulture production and research. The day will be spent at University of Florida’s
Gulf Coast Research and Education Center (GCREC) in Balm and then visit a nursery where we will learn what it’s like to be a farmer. Open to youth 8-13 years of
age as of September 1, 2014 and costs $15.00. The fee includes group transportation
and lunch. Register no later than March 23rd. For more information, contact Martha
Glenn or e-mail mglenn7@ufl.edu.
COME SEE HOW OUR GARDEN GROWS
Located on the Extension Service grounds, the educational gardens are designed
to showcase the different ways Manatee County residents can be more successful
gardeners and make their yards more Florida-Friendly. As you stroll through the
gardens you will notice creative ways to use wheel barrels, a fountain, and a salad
table for your gardening needs along with using rain barrels for plant watering. The
Master Gardeners invite you to come for a tour! To ensure that a Master Gardener
can walk you through the gardens, please make an appointment by calling the Master
Gardeners’ Plant Diagnostic Clinic (941) 722-4524. Staff may not be available for
impromptu visits. Master Gardeners are staffed Monday through Friday, (9:00 a.m.
- 4:00 p.m.) and closed Wednesday.
Additional Information
1. The Manatee County Master Gardener monthly E-newsletter, The Master Gardening Bench,
is available to download at http://bit.ly/ManateeMGnewsletter -- look for The Master Gardening
Bench on the right of the page and click on “Monthly E-newsletter.”
2. Can’t make it to the Manatee County Agriculture and Extension Service office to get advice or
to solve your gardening problems? E-mail us at manateemg@gmail.com. Be sure to include as
much information as you can in your e-mail and include your telephone number in case additional
information is needed. Attach photos if possible. Remember, a photo can be worth a thousand
words!
3. Get FYI from FFL (Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM Program). Visit the Manatee County
Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM Program page on Facebook and “like” us to stay current on
workshops and classes, events, publications, tips for your landscape, plant information, and more.
4. Interested in having a beautiful landscape while saving water? The Manatee County Agriculture
and Extension Service offers a Mobile Irrigation Lab with a FREE evaluation of your landscape
and irrigation system. Call Bob or Martha at 941-722-4524 today to schedule your free evaluation.
5. Ask an Extension Master Gardener! 2nd Saturday (10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.). visit the Master
Gardener information table and get answers to your gardening questions. Location: South MAnatee Library, 6081 26th Street West, Bradenton.
6. Ask an Extension Master Gardener! – Every 2nd and 4th Saturday (10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.),
Visit the Extension Master Gardener information table and get answers to your gardening questions. Location: Rocky Bluff Library, 6750 U.S. Highway 301N, Ellenton.
PHYSICAL THERAPY & REHABILITATION
MONTHLY
QUARTERLY
SEASONALLY
ACCEPTED INSURANCE:
• Aetna Medicare
• Medicare Advantage
• Geico/USAA Automobile Insurance*
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
• Medicare Complete
• Humana Medicare
• Cigna
• Medicare Railroad
• Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
• Tricare/Humana Military Healthcare
Many other insurances accepted
• Freedom Optimum Health Care
• United Healthcare
MEDICARE PART B:
Ellenton Commons:
Office Hours:
8263 US Highway 301 N
We do F.F.S. and provide you with insurance billing
Mon-Fri: 7:30AM - 4:30PM
Parrish, FL 34219
Saturday: 10AM - 1PM
at 20% DISCOUNT
Phone: 941-776-5585
Sunday: Closed
“When your insurance runs out ... We have you covered NO DOUBT!”
Fax: 941-776-5655
Parrish Village Newspage 27
Manatee River Garden Club
Plans Meeting on Earthboxes
TheManateeRiverGardenClubwillmeetonWednesday,March18,2015at
1:00p.m.at3120FirstAvenueWestinBradenton.
The program topic will be “Earthbox Container Growing System.” The presenterwillbeBobWhisenant.TheWhisenantfamilyownstheEarthboxResearch
CenterinEllenton.Bobwillbediscussingthehistoryofthisinvention,whattoplant
inyourEarthbox,howoftentoaddwater,whatpottingmediumandfertilizertouse,
theplantsandseesthatcanbecultivated,etc.
Thereisnochargefortheprogram.Formoreinformation,pleasecontactJudy
Boehmat941-870-2259withanyquestions.
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2014 Close Outs at Our Cost - Only 5 Left! (4 electric, 1 gas)
Come See How We Treat Our Used Carts before You Have One Delivered
We store RV’s, Boats, Cars, Golf Carts, etc.
CONSIGNMENTS WANTED
941-722-1957
4709 US Hwy 301 N, Ellenton, FL 34222
www.floridagolfcarts.net Hours: M-F: 9am-5pm Sat: 10 am - 2:30pm
Drive for show; Putt for Dough!
Parrish Village Newspage 28
The Professional Golf Staff at
River Wilderness Golf & Country Club
The River Wilderness Card
Play In Style
May 1st - September 30th, 2015
Summer Play / Range Golf Cards
Promotions
River Wilderness Golf & Country Club offers Two Plans:
Individual Plan: $900 plus tax
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Card Holder Receives a Play Card with 30 Pre-Paid
Rounds of Golf: May 1 through September 30, 2015
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Unlimited use of Driving Range, Putting Green and
Chipping Green over Same Period
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Ability to make Tee Times up to 5-Days in Advance
During the girl’s competition of the FSGA Junior Championship hosted by River
WildernessGolfandCountryClub,asmaller,shortergirl,playinginthefinalgroup,
was 20-30 yards behind her competitors all day off the tee. It didn’t bother her,
thoughbecauseshehadanexcellentshortgame.
Shewentontowintheevent,shootingevenparforthetournament.Heradvantage
camefromherabilitytogettheball‘upanddown’fromanywhereinside50yards.
Statisticsshowthat70%ofthestrokesareplayedwithinthisyardage.
Thenexttimeyoupracticespendabout70%ofyourpracticetimehittingshortwedge
shots,bunkershots,chipsandpitches,andputting.Mostgolfersveryrarelypractice
theshortgame.YettheGolfProfessionalsspendanywherefrom70%ormoreoftheir
practicetimeonscoringshotsaroundthegreen.Ifyouwanttoplaylikeapro,start
practicinglikeapro!
For help hitting these delicate shots around the green, schedule a lesson with our
PGA Golf Professional, Dan Knop, or hisAssistant Golf Professional, Chad Tipmore.BothprofessionalscanbereachedatRiverWildernessGolfandCountryClub
at941-776-2602.
PatrickWalsh,PGAGolfProfessional
GM,RWCC
Couples Plan: $1,000 plus tax
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Each Card Holder Receives a Play Card with 20 PrePaid Rounds of Golf: May 1 through September 30,
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and Chipping Green over Same Period
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Name:
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Plan: Individual
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Submit payment to: River Wilderness Golf & Country Club
If you have questions, please email membership@riverwildernesscc.com or call
941-776-2691
2250 Wilderness Blvd. W., Parrish, FL 34219 l www.riverwildernesscc.com
An advantage is the
ability to get the ball ‘up
and down’ from anywhere inside 50 yards.
MARCH RATES
INCLUDING CART!
AM $63 PM $55 Twilight $30
Plus Florida Sales Tax
Parrish Village Newspage 29
What you don’t know about your pet’s teeth might hurt them
Goingtothedentistisanormalpartofyourhealthcareroutine,usuallyfromthetime
you’reachildallthewaythroughadulthood.Butsometimes,it’seasytoforgetthat
ourpetsneeddentalcareandgooddentalhygieneaswell.Infact,manypetowners
maynotrealizejusthowcrucialoralcareis;accordingtotheAmericanVeterinary
MedicalAssociation(AVMA),anorganizationdedicatedtoadvancingthescience
andartofveterinarymedicine,80%ofdogsand70%ofcatsshowsignsoforaldiseasebytheageofthree.
In honor of National Pet Dental Month, we’re going to give you the lowdown on
animaldentalcare:
The Risks
Ifleftunchecked,bacteriainananimal’smouthcangetintoapet’sbloodstreamand
infuse different organs, causing infections that can potentiallycause many serious
healthissues,evensometimesdeath.TheAVMAreportsthattheorgansmostoften
affectedbyoraldiseasesarethelungs,heart,kidneysandliver,andeventhenervous
system.
Butdon’tpanic.Asscaryasthismightsound,itisactuallyeasytoprevent,andmore
andmorepetownersaretakingtherightstepstodoso.Allittakesissomepatience,
discipline,andtherightat-homepetcareproducts.Youcanalsoreallyhelpyour
pet’sdentalhealthbyfeedingthemtherighttypesoffood.Therearealsoseveral
productsonthemarketthatcanassistyouinthisendeavoraswell.Forexample:pet
specifictoothpasteandbrushes,liquidwateradditives,chewtoysthatsimultaneously
cleanwhileyourpetentertainshisorherself,sprays,treatswithoralhealthproperties,andevenprobioticpowdersthatbreakdowntheharmfulbacteria–justtoname
afewexamples.
Outsideofthat,herearesomeotherstepsyoucantaketokeepthatsmilebrightand
clean.
 Takeyourpettogetadentalexam.Yourpetshouldhavearoutineveterinar
ianexamination,includingacarefulexaminationofhisteethandgums,atleast
onceayear.
 Startanat-homeregimen.Askyourveterinarianorpetretailertosuggestnutri
tionalsupplementsandaregularteethbrushingscheduleoraspeciallyformu
latedfoodproventohelpremoveplaqueandtarterfromyourpet’steeth.
 Scheduledentalcleanings.Takeyourpetforregulardentalcheckups.
If you have needs or questions on this or any other pet
related matter, feel free to stop by and ask an associate at
Pets Plus.
Asalways,ifyouhaveneedsorquestionsonthisoranyotherpetrelatedmatter,feel
freetostopbyandaskanassociate.
PETS PLUS
Mon - Sat: 9 - 8 Sun: 11 - 5
8943 US HWY 301 N - Parrish, FL 34219
941-776-0770
Saturday, March 7th and 21st - 1 - 3 PM
Low Cost Pet Vaccination Clinics
Heartworm Tests
Low Cost
Pet Medications
Parrish Village Newspage 30
Helping Our Children Have Better Dental Care
Dr. Patty Schnur, Parrish Children’s Dentistry
LastmonthwasNationalDentalHealthMonth,andIstartedadiscussionofthe
fivestepsthatcanhelpyourchildstayinthe50percentofschoolchildrenwhohave
neverhaddentaldecay:
1.Goodhomedentalcare
2.Fluorides
3.Sealants
4.Limitedsnacking
5.Regularvisitstoadentist
Like I said last month, it’s a simple list, but sometimes life gets in the way!
MynameisDr.PattySchnur.I’mageneraldentist,practicinginnorthernManatee
County.Mypractice,ParrishChildren’sDentistry,islimitedtochildrenunder18
yearsold,andIhopetohelpparentsinthisareaunderstandhowtheycaninfluence
thedentalhealthoftheirchildreninapositiveway!Interested?Keepreading!
ThismonthIwanttocontinuebytalkingaboutfluorides.Fluorideoccursin
lowlevelsinnaturalwatersources.Itiseffectiveatbothpreventingdentalcavities,
andrepairingareaswhereacidshavealreadystartedmakingcavities.Cavitiesform
whenthebacteriainthemouthconvertsugarintoacid.Thisacidremovesgood
mineralsfromtheteeth,makingthemsofter.Fluoridecanincorporateitselfbackinto
thoseacid-attackedareastostrengthenthetooth.
Therearetwowaystostrengthenteethwithfluoride:topically(placingitontoa
tooth),andsystemically(usingittoformchildren’steethafteritisingested).Topicalfluoridesareproductsliketoothpaste,fluoriderinses,andvarnishespaintedon
theteethatthedentist’soffice.Peopleencountersystemicfluorideintheformof
fluoridatedcommunitywater,ormorerarely,prescriptionfluoridesupplements.The
ManateeCountymunicipalwatersupplyisfluoridated,butmanyhomesinParrish
areservedbywellswhichdonothaveaddedfluoride.Inaddition,manybeverages
aremadewithfluoridatedwater.
Now,allthatsciencestuffcanbesortofboring,sonowIwantyoutoknowwhat
Irecommend,sothatyoucanhelpkeepyourchildrencavity-free!Brushingwitha
fluoridetoothpasteisreallyimportantonceachildcanspitreliably.Theyonlyneed
atinybitontheirtoothbrushtobeeffective.Forchildrenwithahighriskofgetting
cavities(previouscavities,highsugardiet,etc.)Ialsorecommendadailyfluoride
rinse,likeACT.Theserinsescomeinbottlesthatpre-dosetherightamount,which
makeitconvenientforkidstouse(andhardforkidstospill,which,asamom,Ireallylike!)
Idon’tknowaboutyou,butIcanrememberasakidstandinginlineattheschool
nurse’sofficewithmyelementaryschoolclasswaitingforouryearlyschoolfluoride
treatment.It’shardtoimaginethathappeningthesedays!Instead,childrenwhovisit
mypracticereceiveafluoridevarnishateachcleaningvisit.Thevarnishispainted
inathinlayerontotheteeth,anditstaysincontactwiththeteethforseveralhours.
Thelonger,thebetter!
Hopefully this information will be helpful to parents with younger children.
NextmonthI’lltellyouaboutdentalsealants:whattheyareandhowtheyprevent
cavities.Ifyouhaveaspecificquestionyou’dliketoseeaddressedinthiscolumn
feelfreetocontactmeviaemailatpnfsllc@gmail.comorcallmyofficeat(941)7765135tosuggestatopic.Or even better, this month visit us at the Parrish Chili
Cook-off on March 7th!
Don’t miss the
Parrish Heritage Day
Festival and
Chili Cook Off!!!!!!!
Saturday, March 7, 2015
Parade at 10:30 AM
Chili Cook Off at 11:00 AM
Renaissance CONTINUED FROM PAGE 24
increasebalanceandflexibility,andimprovehealthandwell-being.Costis$3for
membersand$5fornon-members(perclass).Fordetailsandreservations,call941749-0100.
Silver Sneakers Yoga, Mondays at 11:00 a.m. - Improvebalance,postureandflexibility.SilverSneakerscovered.CostwithoutSilverSneakersis$5forMembers
and$7forNon-Members.
Silver Sneakers Classic, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. - Suitable for
varyinglevelsofmobility.SilverSneakerscovered.CostwithoutSilverSneakersis
$5forMembersand$7forNon-Members.
Line Dancing, Mondays from 9:00 a.m. to noon - Dustoffyourbootsandjoinus
forthisfunactivity.Freeformembers,$5fornon-members.
If interested in joining a class, call 941-749-0100 or sign up at the front desk.
Coffee Talk, Every Wednesday 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. - Join us for a casual social,
chattingwithothersovercoffee.FreeforSECmembers,$5fornon-members.CoffeeandDanishesprovided.Firstcomefirstserved,‘tilthecoffeerunsdry!Bring
friends…Morepeople,morefun!
Renaissance on 9th Volunteer Program
Renaissanceon9thhasvolunteeropportunitiesthatcomeinmanydifferentshapes
andforms–rangingfromfacilitytours,toclassinstruction,tofilingandofficework.
Wewillworkwithyoutofindavolunteerjobthatbestutilizesyourstrengthsand
skills.Formoreinformationonhowyoucangetinvolved,contactSueat941-7490100.Callusforatourofourcenterandlearnaboutmembershipperks!Call941749-0100today.
Senior Lunch Club at Renaissance on 9th, Now Meeting Mondays, from 11:00
a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Costis$8perperson,whichincludeslunch,socializinganda
presentationbyaninterestingspeaker.CallSheilaat941-747-4655formoreinformationandtosignup.
Great Book Discussion Group, Meets at the Renaissance on 9th Library from
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. - March2:The Advantage & Disadvantage of History for Lifeby
Nietzche,March16:The Devil Baby at Hull HousebyJaneAdams.
AAA Mature Driving Class, Tuesday March 17 and Wednesday, March 18, 9:00
a.m. - noon - RSVPtoDebbieat941-798-2221x2263.
St. Patrick’s Day Feast and Festivities, Tuesday, March 17 - Cornedbeefandcabbagewithpotatoes,ryebreadandGrandma’sGoodiescookies.Greenbeerandwine
availableforpurchase.Entertainmentat2:00p.m.Costis$8SECmembers/$10
Non-members.Forreservations,call941-749-0100byMarch16.
Movie & a Meal, Tuesday, March 24, 1:30 p.m., “Night at the Museum: Battle
at the Smithsonian” - Inthissequeltothehitcomedy,BenStillerreturnstohelp
hisliving,breathingexhibitfriendsoutofapicklenowthatthey’vebeentransferred
tothearchivesattheSmithsonianInstitution.Starring:BenStiller;OwenWilson,
RobinWilliams,andAmyAdams.Cost:$6SECmembersand$8non-members
(Gratuityisnotincluded.)RSVPbyMarch23to941-749-0100.Paymentisdueat
thetimeofreservation,mealsarenotavailableafterRSVPdateandnorefundsare
givenforcancellations.MovieMealChoices:
•Bistrosaladw/grilledchicken
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Pancake Breakfast, Friday, March 27, 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. - Don’tmissourmonthly
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NORTH RIVER CHURCH OF CHRIST
When Was the Last Time?
Often we hear people say something along the line, “I know I need to get back to church,”
or “It’s been a long time since I went to church,” or even “I’m missing something in my
life, particularly a spiritual element, which I know I need.” The philosopher Blaise Pascal
captured this idea in his statement, “There is a God shaped vacuum in the heart of every
man which cannot be filled by any created thing, but only by God, the Creator, made known
through Jesus.”
Human beings are by nature worshipful in that they possess an intrinsic, innate need to
worship something. They may seek even to worship themselves, but nonetheless that
need – that spiritual inclination – exists. We all seek something or someone worthy of our
devotions. The story is told of a man who was wearing a sandwich sign. On the front it read,
“I am a fool for God!” People standing by laughed at the gentleman as he passed them.
One the reversed side they suddenly saw the question, “Whose fool are you?” We are going to serve something or someone. We are going to worship in some sense something
or someone in life. Our adoration or homage will be paid to something or someone, again
even if it is but our own selves.
The great God who made us ought to be the focal point of that inclination: “for in Him we
live, and move, and have our being” (Acts 17:28). He calls upon us to worship and serve
Him in this life (Ecclesiastes 12:13; Matthew 4:10), so that we may live with Him in the
next (Revelation 22:14; John 14:1-3). That worship He expects to be “in spirit and in truth”
(John 4:24). “In spirit” means that are heart must be in it. We must worship with our spirit,
as well as our body. Worship is not just the outward forms prescribed by God, but begins
first and foremost with the adoration and love for God arising from within us – out of our
human spirits. But also worship must be “in truth,” which means that it must accord with
God’s Word or, more specifically, what God has authorized in the Word, as the Word is that
truth (John 17:17).
Come and worship with us at the North River Church of Christ the God of heaven and
earth. You will be blessed! Our services are as follows: each Sunday, 10:00 A.M. for Bible
Study; as well 11:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. for Worship; and each Wednesday, 7:00 P.M. for
Bible Study. We have Bible correspondence courses available upon request. You may
contact as by phone at (941) 776-1134 or visit us on the web at www.NorthRiverChurchofChrist.org.
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Don’t forget the Parrish Civic Association
General Meeting, Thursday, March 26, 7 PM
Parrish Y - Community Center
Speaker: County Administrator Ed Hunzeker
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Parrish Heritage Day Festival and
Chili Cook Off
This Saturday, March 7, 2015
Parade at 10:30 AM
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You’ll want to see the Parrish Pioneering exhibit at the Chili Cook Off
Parrish Pioneering
A living history experience featuring our
town’s heritage
PearlMcCrawandherteamhaveassembledavariety
ofartistsandartisans,aswellaslivestockandartifactsto
immerse you in the lifestyles, customs, and surroundings
ofearlyParrishvillagersatthisyear’sParrishHeritageDay
Festival and Chili Cook Off on Saturday March 7. Over
thepast150years,manyfamilieshavemovedawayfrom
thelandandintothecitiesleavingbehindawayoflifethat
definedParrish.
Parrish Pioneering offers you a fascinating journey
into the past - into the way people lived before cars and
smartphones.Imaginelifewhenfolkshadtomanufacture
theirfurniture,patientlystitchtheirclothesandquilts,mill
soapforthefamily.Iftheirchildrenneededtoys,theyhad
tocraftthose,too.Veryrarelydowegetachancetoreally
seehowthingsaremade,butatParrish Pioneeringyouwill
seehowBanyanvinesbecomeachairseatandhowfleece
becomesyarnintheancienttextileartofhandspinning.
Pullupastrawbaleandvisitwithstorytellers.These
historicalinterpreterswillcaptivateyouwithtalesofParrishfamilyandcommunitylifeevents.Musiciansembracingtime-honoredtraditionswillbesuretoentertain.
CattlehavealwaysplayedalargeroleintherichhistoryaroundParrish,andyouwillfindthemrepresentedat
Parrish Pioneering. Nearly 200 years ago, cow hunters
drove cattle from Fort Pierce westward to a port near the
mouth ofTampaBay,adistanceofsome130miles.Usingbullwhipsanddogstomovetheherd,thetough,rugged
cowmen became known as “Crackers” from the sound of
theirwhipsintheair.Theroutetheytookfromthe1820sto
the1930swasofficiallydesignatedastheFloridaCracker
Trailin1987.VisittheCrackerTrailWagonandseebullwhipsandFloridaCattlefirsthand.Andjustforfun,check
outtheminiaturedonkeys.Stopbyandgettoknowtheir
exceptionallysweet,affectionatenature.
At Parrish Pioneering you will experience the way
people lived, worked, and played 100 years ago or more
right here in Parrish. So look for the banner announcing
Parrish Pioneeringandfollowthefootpathbackintime.
Pat Bradley
You’llalsogettoenjoysomegreatmusicandstory
telling that reflects the spirit of Parrish Pioneering.
The musicians and story tellers will be performing at
theParrish Pioneeringexhibitalldaylongbutwillalso
be on stage various times during the day. You’ll get
tohearJohnPhillipswithhisclaassicalguitar,Rodney
PotterandBettyGlassburnwhoarelocalstorytellers,
Micky Suggs who will play old hymns on the dobro,
MikeMcCrawwithhisacousticguitar,banjoandsingingofoldfolksongsandJuliaMcCrawwhoplaysthe
acousticguitarandsings.
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to the Parrish Village News,
see page 41.
Tips for cooler weather
fishing in salt water
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Winter has made a late arrival this year, but that will only be to the benefit of
our fishery. It’s good to have some cooler temperatures as long as we don’t get cold
enough to start killing fish. As humans, most of us want the temperatures to stay warm so we can live the
Florida lifestyle all year, but that just is not gonna happen. So what’s the best bite
right now? With the water temps dropping, there has been a lot more sheephead
brought to the boat. This is the time of year that most anglers in the bay that target
sheephead really get their game on. I feel fairly proficient at sheephead fishing, but
some of you have it dialed in even better. I have a friend, Rodney Burton, that is a
weekend water warrior and I can say he has the sheephead thing down to a science
and his results are proof of that. He has put a lot of time on the water getting to his
level of success. The rules on sheephead are 12 inches minimum length and 10 per person bag
limit. Fishing for and catching sheephead can be frustrating at times as they are very
good at stealing bait. There is a saying that many a Baptist preacher has gone to
drinking after they took up sheephead fishing.
The bait of choice for me is shrimp. For the best results with shrimp, use medium shrimp and cut them into thirds, using one of these pieces for bait. Fiddler crabs,
mussels, and even Berkley gulp products can be used for bait, but I have found that
shrimp are the most convenient. Depending on the size hook that you normally
use you may need to drop down. I try to use a 1/0 or 2/0 hook which is a little bigger than most people use and it may cost me a fish or two, but I like having that little
extra in case a bigger species fish comes along. You can catch some pretty good size
grouper on a shrimp tip. It doesn’t happen often, but it does happen.
You will need to get the bait down to the bottom as sheephead rarely eat from
upper water column unless they are munching crustaceans from some sort of structure. You can use a knocker rig or a split shot to get the bait down. I like a split shot
because you can add or take away weight as the tide increases or decreases. Now
once you have all of this, all you need to do is go find some rocky structure or some
old seasoned docks and you should be able to get a good score for a great fish dinner.
Warning, sheephead can be difficult to clean. The more you do, the better you
will get, but be careful because they have a lot of sharp, pointy fins.
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 fishing information you
can call (813)601-2900, email CaptainRic@msn.com, or visit www.ReelSimpleFishing.com.
Parrish Village News page 35
Join the
Parrish Civic
Association
for 2015
The Parrish Civic Association welcomes
our new and returning members!
Basic
Jim Tillner & Ann Anderson
Robert Briggs
Vin & Vinnie Burns
Marvin & Arlene Youngerman
Community Booster
Bob & Barbara Mustain
Walter & Darla Wyar
Community Patron
Ben & Cookie Jordan
Thank you for your support!
COUTTS
PROFESSIONAL CENTER
The Parrish Civic Association has been going
strong for over 30 years. In the beginning, it accomplished a really siginficant thing for Parrish - helping to
establish the Parrish Fire Department. This has had so
much importance to Parrish.
After all these years, the Parrish Civic Association
is still working hard for the common good of the community: organizing the Parrish Heritage Day Festival
including the parade and Chili Cook Off, helping with
the Parrish Children’s Christmas Party for needy children and families, helping to get the Y established in
Parrish, developing Overlays to the Manatee County
Comprehensive Plan and the Village, and currently
working with the Parrish Arts Council on cleaning up
the corridor along 301 from CR 675 to Mocassin Wallow Road. We still have work to do.
Help us out in this effort by joining the Parrish
Civic Association in 2015. A form is on page 47. Clip
it out, complete it, enclose a check and mail it in today!
Help your community continue the efforts!
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The Parrish Arts Council has a new exhibit at
the Rocky Bluff Library. This time, it is a collection
from the group of painters who have been painting en
plein air around the community.
The group painted one Saturday down by the
Manatee River, another Saturday at Brown’s Grove
Family Market and at the concert last fall, Music by
the Railroad. Everyone’s art is differrent and you
will get to see various styles and interpretations of
the same scenes.
Also, some members of the Harrison Ranch Arts
Guild have joined with the Parrish Arts Coucil to display their art on the wall, too.
If you have time over the next couple of months,
stop by the library and view the art. You will see
some interesting pieces and might want to join the
group. Some pieces are for sale are some are NFS
(not for sale) if you are wanting to make a purchase
for your home or for a gift. Check out the listing on
the wall of the artist, the name of the particular piece
and the price.
Every two or three months the Parrish Arts
Council will be changing the display of art and feature either a new group, an individual artist from the
area or a combinations of all of the above. Parrish Village News page 36
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The next gathering of the Parrish En Plein Air will be at the Parrish Y on January 30 starting at 9:30 a.m. It is a beautiful, historic setting for artisits to pain the
building, trees and landcape from many vantage points. The artists who came out to
paint Fort Hamer and Brown’s Grove Farm Market used oil, acrylic and watercolor. Our goal is to have monthly Parrish En Plein Air outings and an annual juried
event. En Plein Air was held at the Music & Art by the Train Concert on Saturday, November 8 at the Florida Railroad Museum and another on September 13 at
Brown’s Grove Farm Market. All events offer a great opportunity to paint a unique
scene in the community! Whether you are an experienced painter or just motivated
to get experience, please consider joining your Parrish artist neighbors in painting
scenes of our area to be displayed at future events, on your walls or sold at your festival booths! Please contact Jerri Phillips on (941) 809-5059 or visit www. parrishartscouncil.
org for Parrish En Plein Air location and other details.
Stop by the
Parrish Arts Council Booth
at the Chili Cook Off
and See Art
from Duette School
Harrison Arts Guild Holds First Event
Parrish Village Newspage 37
TheHarrisonRanchArtsGuildhelditsfirsteventonFebruary7,2015.TheCreativityExtravaganza
featuredacollectionofartiststhatallresideinParrish.Hundredsofpeopleattendedtheeventtomeetartists,purchaseartwork,ortakepartintheFreeValentine’sCraftCorner.Artworkincludedwatercolorpaintings,jewelry,photography,digitalart,pottery,stainedglass,handmadecards,knitwear,andmore.There
wasaneducationaldisplayaboutceramicsthathadsamplesofvarioustypesoffiringmethods,ceramic
tools,andinformationontheprocessofcreatingwithclay.
“ThankyoutoeveryonethatcametotheCreativityExtravaganza,”saidHarrisonRanchArtsGuild
founder,ChiKulig.“Wehadagreattimesharingourartwiththiswonderfulcommunity.Wehopetosee
youallagainatfutureevents.”
Theartsguildwouldliketogiveaspecialthankyouto:MichellefromtheStoryBookCaféatthe
RockyBluffLibrary;CrystalfromMommy&MeofParrish;theLifeStylesTeam;theParrish Village
News;allthevolunteersandtoeveryonethatattended.
Moreinformationontheartsguildmaybefoundonlineat:www.HarrisonRanchArtsGuild.comorcall
860-983-3767.
Top far left Jerry
Patridge with his
Cigarbox Guitar.
Top left Mavis
Jan-Lai and her
hand built ceramics.
Bottom far left a
child doing crafts.
Bottom left Sally
Wooldridge with
her watercolors.
Don’t miss
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General Meeting
Thursday, March 26 - 7 PM
at the Parrish Y/Community Center
Speaker:
County Administrator Ed Hunzeker
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Adoptions and news from the Humane Society of Manatee County
Why Adopt?
Every time you adopt an animal from the Humane Society of Manatee County,
you enable them to save the life of another animal in need of a loving home. Each
adoption also brings the Humane Society one step closer to becoming a humane community – a community where all adoptable animals find permanent loving homes and
euthanasia is no longer accepted as a means of population control.
The Humane Societty is proud of its efforts, and the Board, staff, and volunteers
of HSMC are committed to placing 100 percent of the animals brought to HSMC for
adoption into permanent, loving homes.
FAQ About Adoptions
What does the adoption fee include?
Not only do you take home your new best friend, but all of the animals are
spayed or neutered, microchipped and up to date on all their vaccinations. Pet insurance for 30 days is also included. Adoption fees are $75 for all the dogs and kittens,
$50 for adult cats 6 months or older.
What is the Selection Criteria?
Pets placed up for adoption need to be of sound temperament and good health.
Pets with a history of severe aggression or untreatable conditions are not suitable for
the adoption program. Many animals undergo substantial medical and/or behavioral
rehabilitation prior to placement for adoption. For example, the dog enrichment and
obedience program, staffed by a group of dedicated volunteers, works with all the
dogs to help them develop good manners as well as special needs dogs in order to
resolve behavior problems that otherwise would be a deterrent to adoption.
Do you ever get purebred dogs or cats?
It is estimated that about 25 percent of the animals brought to the shelter are
purebreds. If you are interested in a specific breed, check the pet lists to see if one
is available. The Humane Society of Manatee County also works with purebred
dog rescue organizations. Many times, these dogs are transferred from the Humane
Society to rescue groups who specialize in adoption of a particular breed. That way
HSMC has more room for mix breeds.
Can I return a pet I’ve adopted?
Yes, the Humane Society of Manatee County wants you and your pet to be a
good fit for each other and recognizes that despite everyone’s best efforts, sometimes
this doesn’t happen. Terms of return are:
The Humane Society of Manatee County will accept your pet back within 10
days of adoption. After 10 days each animal will be evaluated according to the
HSMC selection criteria. The adoption fee is non-refundable.
Please call 747-8808 to discuss your circumstances with a counselor and schedule a date and time for return.
“Like” the Humane Society of Manatee County on Facebook
Take a look at the HSMC Facebook page. You’ll find pets available for adoption, recent adoptions, special events that are coming up soon and many other news
about Society programs. You can also catch up on all the news about the Humane
Society’s programs. There is even a map showing the location.
Be sure to “like” them on Facebook while you are on the site!
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March Meeting
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Join us for Lincoln Middle School FFA’s
Garden
Gala
“Nourishing Our World”
Saturday, March 21, 2015 - 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.
at Lincoln Middle School
(located at 305 17th Street East in Palmetto)
Come and learn how to
grow your own fresh fruits,
vegetables and herbs!
TheFloridaTimeshareOwnersGroupspringmeetingwillbeheldfrom1:00to
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Camp includes weekly field trips, weekly themes, canoeing,
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Welcome to 2015
Trivia Answers
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3. b. Blue
4. a. Shoemakers
5. b. Massachusetts
6. c. Make you less shy
7. b. As camouflage
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Worship
Services
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
OF PARRISH
12125 71st Street East
Parrish, FL 34219
941-776-1533
Rev. Joe Skidmore, Pastor
Sunday Services
Bible Classes, all ages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:45 AM
Morning Worship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11:00 AM
Evening Worship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:00 PM
Wednesday Services
Youth Group Meetings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 PM
Prayer Meeting and Bible Study. . . . . . . . .7:00 PM
Parrish Baptist Learning Center
Monday through Friday
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
casualatmosphere,engagingmusic
relevantteaching,funkidsprograms
@ Williams Elementary School
3404 Ft Hamer Road
941-803-4722
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Sunday Service Times
www.gonorthriver.org
Faith Lutheran Church
9608 Highway 301 North
Parrish, Florida 34219
941-776-1395
EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH
OF PARRISH
8305Highway301North
Parrish,Florida34219
ChurchOffice-722-0218
“Making Heaven a reality here on earth”
10 AM Sunday
6:30 PM Wednesday
A FRIENDLY, SPIRIT-FILLED GATHERING
Nursery & Childrens Ministry
5425 39th Street E, Bradenton, FL
www.moreofHim.org
941-806-7550
NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH
9422 Old Tampa Road
Parrish, Florida 34219
Church Office - 776-8687
www.nhbconline.org
Kevin Thompson
Senior Pastor
Sunday Services
SundaySchool(forallages)..9:15AM
AllAges
Worship..................10:30AM
Children’sChurch..........10:30AM
EveningWorship............6:00PM
Nurseryavailableforallservices
Wednesday
AdultBibleStudy&Prayer.....7:00PM
AwanaClub(ages3-6thGrade).7:00PM
WordofLife(Teens)..........7:00PM
Everyone Welcome
New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church
Rev. Rick Chaffin, Pastor
Sunday Services
9:00AM.......................Worship
9:00AM.......SundaySchool/BibleStudy
10:30AM......................Worship
10:30AM............Children’sChurch
Wednesday Services
5:30PM..............HandbellChoir
5:45PM....................Worship
6:00PM..Children’sandYouthActivities
6:30PM......................Choir
EVERYONE WELCOME!
(NurseryProvided)
MY FATHER’S HOUSE
7215 US Highway 301 N
Ellenton, FL 34219
Rev. James W. Berrien, Pastor
Saint Frances Cabrini
Catholic Church
Come Check Us Out
WE SAY YES TO CHRIST!!!!!!
Non-Denominational
Spirit-Filled Contemporary Worship
St. Mary’s Baptist Church
Erie Road
Parrish, Florida 34219
Reverend Fletcher Lawson, Jr., Pastor
941-776-3723
Fellowship Alliance Church
5735 69th Street East
Palmetto, Florida 34221
Phone: 941-723-9593
www.FellowshipAllianceChurch.com
Pastor Bruce Quackenbush
Sunday Services
6:00PMPrayerMeeting(inhomes)
Third Friday each month
1WayCafe-Doorsopenat7:00PM
The cafe offers: praise music, a
featuredartist,openmicandfreerefreshments.
Small Groups - call Church Office for times
Email: FellowshipAllianceChurch@gmail.com
Crossroads Christian Church
1400 10th Street W, Palmetto, FL
941-729-2327
Pastor Jeff Mohler
Bible Study - Sunday 9:00 a.m.
Church Services - Sunday 10:00 a.m.
Bible Study - Wednesdays 10:00 a.m.
Traditional Worship 8:15 AM
Contemporary Worship 9:45 AM
Blended Worship 11:11 AM
Sunday School 9:45 AM
www.parrishmethodist.com
12180 Highway 301 North
and CR 675 @ flashing yellow light
Back to the Word Church
Pastor : Dr. Jim Parker
7710 121st Ave. E, Parrish, FL 34219
155 W. Center Ave., Sebring, FL 33870
941-773-7081
Pastors;
Revs. Robert & Anne Barber (941) 776-9016
SabbathServices:
Saturday at 10:30 AM - Parrish, FL
Saturday at 5:30 PM - Sebring, FL
9:15AMSundaySchool-Allages
10:30AMPraise,Worship&Word
6:00PMBilingualService(English/Spanish)
(Coffee&Cookiesatallservices!)
NEWCHRISTIAN
NON-DENOMINATIONALCHURCH
YOUAREINVITED!
Sundays
Wednesdays
7:00PMWorship&BibleStudy
(Adults&Youth)
Bible-Based - Casual Dress
Nursery Available
ALL WELCOME
Atthechurchatthe“Y”
ComeworshipwithuseverySunday
6PM
StartingFebruary14th
There’s a place for you in My Father’s House!
ManateeFamilyYMCA,
12214US301NinParrish
PASTORDANNAWARA
phone:365-5433/920-5511
www.THELIVINGSANTUARY.COM
12001 69th Street East
Parrish, Florida 34219
941-776-9097
Pastor “Jay” J. Jancarz
Saturday Mass: 4:00 PM
Sunday Masses:
8:00 AM, 10:30 AM and 12:00 noon
(12:00 noon Mass from Christmas to Easter)
Confessions - Saturday 3:00 PM
Connecting people with the life-changing
power of Jesus Christ
(IntersectionofUSHwy301N
and72ndSt.E/AmsterdamAve.)
11915 82nd St E
Parrish, FL 34219
941-776-2568
www.faithparrish.com
Interim Pastor - Kenneth L. Hinrichs
Saturday Service - 4:30 PM
Sunday Services - 8:00 AM & 10:30 AM
Sunday School / Bible Study - 9:15 AM
Parrish United
Methodist Church
Dress Down & Be Yourself
Service Times:
Sunday 9:00 am & 11:00 am
WestCoast Church.com
11750 U.S, Highway 301
Parrish, FL 34219
(941) 776-2422
Sunday service at 10:30 a.m.
825 9th Street W, Bradenton, FL 34205
941-776-0026 - email: kingdomlifecc@aol.com
www.kingdomlifechristianchurch.org
Don Sturiano - Pastor
Nursery and children’s church provided
North River
Apostolic Church
of Jesus Christ
3914US301N
APOSTOLIC in doctrine
PENTECOSTAL in experience
941-723-9693
North River Church of Christ
13885U.S.Highway301North
Parrish,Florida34219
(941)776-1134
www.NorthRiverChurchofChrist.org
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
ST. MARY’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
1010 24th Avenue West
Palmetto, Florida 34221
(941) 722-5292
Weekly Schedule
Sunday:
7:40 a.m. Holy Eucharist / Rite I
9:00 a.m. Adult & Children’s Sunday School
10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist / Rite II
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.
Holy Eucharist & Healing Service
Thursday:
Smart Guys Tutoring
4:30 p.m.
The Rev. Glen Graczyk
First Baptist Church of Gillette
3301 Moccasin Wallow Road
Palmetto, Florida 34221
(941) 722-1937
contactus@gillettefbc.org
www.gillettefbc.org
Sunday Service
Sunday School - 9:30 AM
Children’s Worship - 10:30 AM
Worship Service - 10:30 AM
Everyone Welcome! (Nursery Provided)
Harvest Field
Community Church
Where you can count on Christ!
Non-denominational
Bible based - Christ centered
Worship Services
10:00 AM
Sundays
Nursery available
7710 121st Avenue East, Parrish, FL
Casual dress, warm fellowship
Music is a combination
of contemporary and hymns
Bible Study 7:00 PM each Wednesday
Pastor:
Rev. Terry L. Cary - 941-725-4150
“Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore to
send out workers into his harvest fields.”
Mat. 9:38 NIV
BETHISRAEL
The Jewish Congregation of Sun City Center
1115DelWebbBlvd.E.
SunCityCenter(813)634-2590
SHABBATSERVICESFRIDAYEVENINGAT7:45PM
TORAHSTUDYSATURDAYAT12NOON
Rabbi: Philip Aronson
Cantor: Dr. Sam Isaac
Parrish Village News page 43
News from Williams Elementary School
New Teachers at
Williams
Williams Collects
Food for the
Salvation Army
Students Create Musical Instruments
from Trash
Williams welcomes two new teachers to the
“Pack,” - Amy Arnold, VE,
and Julie Bustle, 4th grade.
Williams Students
Celebrate
100th Day of
School
First grade students Matthew Pierzchala,
Ben Patterson, Julianna Vicory, Jesus
Ibarra-Juarez and Katie Ferguson celebrated the 100th Day of School!
Williams Elementary received the
Salvation Army Canned Food Drive
Award at their luncheon on Saturday,
February21st.WilliamswastheOverall Winner for the 2014-2015 Manatee
CountySchoolDistrict.
Assistant Principal, Debbie Cook,
accepted the trophy on behalf of the
schoolandMediaSpecialist,AnnClayton,whowasinstrumentalinencouragingourstudentstobringcannedfoodto
theschool.
This year students donated 1,663
cansmorethanthe1,513cansin2013.
Williams celebrates our students who
gave to help those in need in our community.
Matthew Pierzchala and his groundhog both
discover their shadows!
First grade students in Mrs. Daniel’s class became young scientists for
Groundhog Day, February 2nd. The
students created their own groundhogs
andplacedthemoutsideinthesunusing
a cube as a marker in order to observe
theirshadowsandanychanges.Following this activity, each student recorded
in a journal their observations, as all
scientistsdo,ofthegroundhogshadows.
BRRRRR, as you know, the outcome
wasn’tgood...6moreweeksofwinter!
Groundhog Day at Williams
WilliamsElementarystaffandstudentsdotheirpartsinmakingourenvironmentabetterplacebyrecycling.OurRecyclingTeam,studentsfromWolfPack,
collectclassroomrecyclebinsloadedwithpaperandothercontainersofplasticeach
Friday.
Recently, Mrs. McKinley’s second grade students read the book, Sounds of
TrashbySusanEvento.Studentsusedtheirimaginationanditemsfromhometo
createtheirown“recycled”instruments.Notonlyweretheycreativewiththedesign
oftheirinstruments,theyalsoperformedamusicaldemonstrationforMusicteacher,
Merry Hagan. Congratulationsto Mrs. McKinley and her students for a job well
done!
Williams Students Learn about Tennis
Isaac and Michelle Donkor from
Donkor Tennis and Education Foundation, recently visited Williams ElementarystudentsduringtheirPhysical
Education classes to perform a tennis
demonstration. Students learned about
tennis as well as scholarships available
through the Donkor Tennis and EducationFoundation.Mr.andMrs.Donkor
donated a portable tennis net, racquets
andballstobeusedinPEclasses.Thank
youMr.andMrs.Donkorforyourgenerosityandexpertise!
Williams Celebrates Valentine’s Day with A Dance and Classroom Activities
Parrish Village Newspage 44
Parrish Arts Council Sponsors Jim Pierce
& Southern Integrity at PUMC on Saturday, April 18
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The Parrish Arts
Council is proud to
sponsor Jim Pierce and
Southern Integrity on
Saturday,April18atthe
Parrish United MethodistChurch.Theconcert
filledwithgospelmusic
and old favorites will
begin at 7:00 p.m. A
donationof$5.00isrequested. All proceeds
gothePACtohelpsupport future arts projects
inthecommunity.
Parrish Village News page 45
News from SWAT Networking
Parrish Chapter
At the February meeting for SWAT Networking at the Parrish Chapter, three
amazing professional women were recognized as new and returning members: Ruth
Ann Stryhas of Younique, DeDe Booth of Keller Williams Realty Select and Susannah Savitsky of Bates-Buchanan & Savitsky Law Group. SWAT, which stands for Successful Women Aligning Together, meets at six different locations around Manatee and Sarasota counties and soon to be adding a seventh location in St. Petersburg in March. All women in business are welcome to
attend to network and build relationships, meet other professional women and learn
marketing techniques. For more information go to www.swatnetworking.com.
Every month a woman, from each of
the six chapters of SWAT, is honored for
her dedication and hard work, positive
spirit and their willingness to enhance herself and her career. This month’s Woman
of the Month from the Parrish Chapter is
Jennifer Lee of Modern Wealth. Congratulations!
“Our Name Says It All”
“WELCOME TO PARADISE”
SALES AND VACATION RENTALS
FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS
ELLENTON OFFICE: 941-729-2381
PARRISH OFFICE: 941-776-1411
ParadiseRealty.com
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE CALL 941-729-2381 OR 941-776-1411
New Listing
Reduced
New Listing
$239,000
3/2 condo, water views, gated community with pool and tennis, carport, minutes to the beach
Quentin Talbert 941-704-9680
$399,900
Spacious 4/3, 1/2 acre lot, caged
pool, gourmet kitchen, beautifully
appointed, 3 car garage
Mary Burke 941-524-8969
$129,000
2/2 condo, furnished, golf community, pool and tennis w/clubhouse,
5 miles to the gulf.
Cindy Grazar 941-504-6176
MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE CALL 941-722-5108
Water Front
$48,900
New Listing
Reduced
Ridgewood Estates spacious 2/2, builtins, lots of cabinets, indoor laundry, storage, water view
Dawn Trook 941-962-0297 or 941-7230182
$85,500
Ridgewood Estates 2/2 w/ den. open
concept, well maintained, private setting,
a must see!
Dawn Trook 941-962-0297 or 941-7230182
$58,900
The Gardens A must see! 2/2,open
plan, indoor laundry, landscaped.
Clubhouse, pool and tennis.
Terry Nipper 941-725-0433
MOBILE HOMES WANTED FOR SALE OR RENT
RENTAL
Ridgewood Estates 2/2 turnkey furnished, gated 55+
community, small pet okay, pool, tennis and clubhouse
$1250 month Contact Terry Nipper 941-725-0433
PARRISH
12244 US HWY 301 N.
l
NORTH RIVER
2500 Blk of US HWY 301 N.
RENTAL
Bradenton 25th St West Annual 1/1. $550.00 monthly
includes water, 3 units available
Contact Tracy Kimpton 941-778-4800
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102 Bridge Street
Parrish Village Newspage 46
Tying the Financial Knot
Everything You’ve Always
Wanted in a Bank and More!
Jackie Felix, Felix Financial Group
Aleadingcause,ifnotthenumberonecause,ofdivorceisdisagreementsabout
money.Thebestwaytoavoidmoneyproblemsistotalkaboutmoneyissuesopenly
andhonestlybeforeyou’remarried.Thisarticleismeanttobeaguidetohelpyou
“gettheballrolling,”aswellastoprovidesomeusefultools.
Before you marry is the time to begin talking about the financial partnership
you’llbeformingonceyou’remarried.Youmusttalkopenlyandhonestlywitheach
otheraboutyourfinancialhopesanddreams,aboutyourspendinghabitsandabout
yourattitudestowarddebt.Someofthesediscussionsmaybeuncomfortableand
youmaynotagreeoneveryissue.
Myhusband,JuanandIhadalloftwonickelstorubtogetherwhenwewere
dating,sowehadtobeverycreativewhenwedecidedtogetmarried.However,I
mustadmitIdidnotneedthefairytalewedding.Whatwasimportanttomewasthat
Iwasmarringmybestfriend.Juansatmedownbeforetheweddingandtoldmethis
wasapartnershipandaspartnersweneededtoworktogetherwithacommongoal.
Itrulybelievethathavingthatattitudetowardsourmarriageandtowardslifeiswhy
wehavebeenhappilymarriedfor18years.
Thesearesomeoftheissuesyoushoulddiscusswithoneanotherandtheinformationyoushouldsharebeforeyoumarry:
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 Whatassetswillyoubringtothemarriage?Ifyoubothownahome,where
willyouliveandwhatwillbedonewiththesecondhome?
 Whatdebtswillyoubringtothemarriage?Howwillthosedebtsbepaid?
 Doyouconsideryourselfasaver,aspenderorsomethinginbetween?
 Whatisyourcreditrating?
 Whatisyourincome?
 Doyousaveonaregularbasis?How?Doyouinvestonaregularbasis?
 Howwillyoumakesavingandinvestmentdecisionsonceyou’remarried?
 Whatareyourfinancialgoals,bothshortandlong-term?
 Whatareyourfeelingsinregardtofinancialresponsibilitiestootherfamily
members,suchasagingparentsorchildrenfromapreviousmarriage?
 Howwillyoumanageyourmoneyonceyou’remarried?Injointaccounts?
Inseparateaccounts?Ifjointaccounts,whowillberesponsibleformanagingthecheckbookandpayinghouseholdexpenses?Ifseparateaccounts,
howwillhouseholdexpensesbeallocatedandpaid?
 Ifonlyoneofyouworksoutsidethehome,whowillcontrolthemoneyin
yourrelationship?
 Ifyouplantohavechildren,whatareyourfinancialexpectationsinregard
toraisingchildren?
 Doeitherofyouneedtokeepaportionofyourfinanciallifeseparate?If
so,canyoubothagreetothat?
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Planning the Wedding
While there may be some differences, the average wedding in the U.S. today
costsbetween$20,000and$30,000.Thatdoesnotincludethecostofthehoneymoon!Thatisalotofmoneytospendespeciallyifyouconsiderhowsomeofthat
moneycouldbeusedforadownpaymentonahouseorpayingoffsomeexisting
debt.
tipsonhowtosaveconsiderablywhilestillhavingamemorablereception:
Herearesomecosteffectiveideas:
 Createaweddingbudgettogether.Withoutone,costscanquicklyspiralout
ofcontrol.
 Whereshouldn’tyouskimp?Toanswerthatquestion,considerwhatwill
lastlongafteryourweddingday.You’llbewearingyourweddingringsfor
therestofyourmarriedlife,sogetsomethingyoulike.You’llbesharing
picturesandvideosofyourweddingforyearstocome,sohireaprofessionalphotographer.
 Getaweddinggownyoulikeandthatlooksgoodonyou,butconsiderrentingthegown.Alternatively,checkoutletstoresandsearchInternetsitesfor
thebridalgownofyourdreamsatabargainprice.
 Youmaybeabletosaveconsiderablybyhavingan“off-season”wedding
(NovemberthroughApril)and/orbybeingmarriedonadayotherthana
Saturday.
 Checkoutsimplerweddinginvitationsandsaveonprintingcosts.
 Limitthesizeoftheweddingparty(numberofattendants).
Thereceptionaccountsforbyfarthelargestweddingexpense.Herearesome
 Reducethenumberofguests.Considerparingthelistdowntojustthe
peopleyoureallywanttohavesharewithyouthisimportantdayinyour
lives.
 Insteadofasit-downdinner,haveabuffetorhorsd’oeuvres.
 Useflowersthatareinseasonatthetimeofyourwedding.Usemore
greensandfewerbloomsinarrangements.Concentratefloralarrangements
atthereception,notthechurch.
 Considerhavinganalcohol-freereceptionorclosethebarwhilefoodisbeingserved.
 Cutthecakecosts.Forexample,getasmallversionofyour“dream”
cake,plusamuchlessexpensivesheetcakeinthesameflavor.Thesheet
cakecanbecutoutofthesightofyourguestsandthey’llneverknowthe
difference.
 Childrenfromapreviousmarriage.
 Businessownership.
For more information contact Jackie Felix, Felix Financial Group 941-5042376 or email jfelix@felixfinancial.net.
Parrish Village Newspage 47
Parrish Civic Association Corner
Dear Friends:
March 2015
Message from the Membership Chairman
Dear Friends:
Heritage Day Festival and Chili Cook Off
The 4th Annual Heritage Day Parade, Festival, and Chili Cook Off event is
this Saturday at the Railroad Museum and it is shaping up to be the best yet.
The newest attraction is the Parrish Pioneering area which offers you and your
children the opportunity to experience a slice of life in early Parrish. Before the
days of TV and radio as we know it today, music and storytelling played a major
role in entertaining the pioneers. We have two great story tellers sharing some
of their tales (which they assure us are 100% true) and last Friday night Cookie
and I got to listen to a practice session with the musicians who will be playing in
the Parrish Pioneering area. It has been a long time since we have heard music
like this coming from a guitar, banjo and dobro and it was a pleasure to listen
to them. I hope you and your family will take time to visit the Parrish Pioneering area -- take a seat on a bale of hay and listen to a few tunes. There are also
some very interesting exhibits; so stroll around and enjoy them too.
The Annual Membership Drive for the Parrish Civic Association begins this month
for 2015. You will be receiving a letter telling you it’s time to mail in your annual
dues. Please complete it and mail it along with your check. If you provide your
email, we will send you notices of important meetings about development in the
area, meetings scheduled and events you might like to attend.
Grand Marshal’s Patricia Giles and Al Griffin
P J’s Sandwich Shop has been a source of “good eats” for the Parrish Community for many years – in fact this year they are celebrating their 30th year of
being in business. Therefore, it is fitting that this year’s parade Grand Marshals
are Patricia (Pat) Giles who started the business and Al (the runner) Griffin who
is a familiar face at PJ’s.
We now have over 400 members of the Parrish Civic Association. That’s a very
good number of people in the community who are interested in the Parrish community and making it the best place to live in Manatee County.
Thank you to EVERYONE who is making the Chili Cook Off successful
A whole lot of work goes into producing the Parade, Festival and Chili Cook
Off. Parade Chairperson Cindy Chin is in charge of lining up the parade and
getting it started and does a great job. The Planning Committee for the Festival
and Chili Cook Off, which is chaired by Tami Vaughan, has been working since
September on plans for this year’s edition. The committee along with Cindy
will still be working on Saturday so when you see one of them – they will be
wearing a red hat with the Chili emblem on the front – take a minute to thank
them.
We appreciate your generosity and your joining the PCA. The only source of revenue for the Parrish Civic Association is dues. Your dues go to help our organization
in many ways: supporting the Parrish Children’s Christmas Party, funding for the
annual Heritage Day Parade and this year’s fourth Chili Cook Off (signs, posters,
publicity), helping to pay for the Ys Fall Festival held in October, helping pay for
bringing the Board of County Commissioners to our PCA meetings, bringing other
guest speakers to meetings like Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker on
February 12 and many other activities performed by the Parrish Civic Association.
If you are interested in helping out on any of our activities and want to be on a
committee, please contact Ben Jordan, our President, at ben.jordan@verizon.net.
We would be pleased if you would like to help. We have already met with several
people new to the area who are getting involved in our community’s activities. It is
a lot of fun and a great group of people who work to make a lot of activities occur.
And, volunteering is also fun. We need people for the Heritage Day Festival and
Chili Cook Off and Parrish Arts Council as well as other activities during the year.
We hope to see you soon in and around our Parrish community!
Cookie Jordan
Membership Chairman
RJo2344@aol.com
941-776-9019
Another group key to the success of the event is of course the Chili Teams.
They start cooking at 6:00 a.m. and each team must prepare a minimum of ten
gallons of chili. We have several teams that have competed all four years and
we also have several teams new to the Cook Off. As you go through and try
their samples, please thank them for helping make this community fundraiser a
success. The businesses sponsoring these teams are truly Parrish supporters and
in turn deserve our support.
Proceeds help the not for profit organizations in the Parrish community
As you probably know all proceeds from this event go to the Parrish Foundation’s Grant Fund which provides grants to the small not for profit organizations
serving our Parrish community. Key to the financial success of the event are
our corporate sponsors. Most have been sponsors for all four years and we truly
appreciate what they have done to make Parrish an even better place to live and
raise our families. THANK YOU to our sponsors and to all the other people
that make this event possible. And THANK YOU to all of the people who attend the event – you and your family are supporting Parrish while having a great
time.
Please feel free to contact me with any ideas or concerns about Parrish.
Join the Parrish Civic Association.
Just clip out the form below
and mail it in with a check for your dues.
I wish to join the Parrish Civic Association.
Here are my dues.
Mail to Parrish Civic Association,
P. O. Box 257, Parrish. FL 34219.
(Please print.)
Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Phone No.:
Email Address:
(Above information is for PCA use only. We do not give out or sell to outside parties.)
Please check one:
Ben Jordan
President, Parrish Civic Association
ben.jordan@verizon.net or (941) 776-9019
Amount Enclosed $
New Member
$15.00 Basic Member (Member and Spouse)
$25.00 (Community Booster)
$50.00 (Parrish Sponsor)
$100 or more (Community Patron)
$500.00 or more (Community Sponsor)
Renewal
Parrish Village News page 48