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20-year renovation


of Lake Maggioren


photo courtesy of city of St. Petersburg
Mayor Rick Baker helps FWC repopulate Lake Maggioren with bluegill and redear
sunfish.


ST. PETERSBURG Wednes-
day, Mayor Rick Baker joined
leaders from the Southwest
Florida Water Management Dis-
trict and the Florida Wildlife Con-
servation Commission as thou-
sands of bluegill and redear
sunfish were released into St. Pe-
tersburg's largest lake. A jewel in
the heart of Florida's most
densely populated county, over
the past few decades, the lake had
been choked by a four to six foot
thick blanket of nutrient-rich lake
bottom sediments, exotic aquatic
weed growth and a steady flow of
untreated stormwater.
After a 20-year effort, St. Pe-
tersburg can now lay claim to "the
best water quality success story
to date in the state of Florida,"
said Florida Wildlife Conservation
Commission's Fishery Biologist
Ray Watson. "What separates this
project from many others is the
multi-faceted approach St. Pe-
tersburg took to improve water
quality on all fronts dredging
millions of tons of muck from the
bottom of the lake, renourishing
the shoreline with native Florida
wetland growth, restoring natural
habitats, removing exotic species,
pretreating stormwater, and in-
stalling outflows."
"Today is truly another great
day in St. Petersburg," said Mayor
Rick Baker. "This day is about
quality of life, and quality of the
environment. What we have ac-
complished here at Lake Mag-
giore with the help of our part-
ners at SWFWMD and the
Pinellas-Anclote River Basin
Board is a textbook story of ac-
complishing both."
Here is a chronology of the $20
million effort to return Lake Mag-
giore into a healthy, viable recre-
ational and environmental asset:
1989 The city of St. Peters-
burg and the Pinellas-Anclote
Basin Board of SWFWMD recog-
nized the need to address the de-
cline of the lake, and began
restoration efforts at Lake with a
cooperatively-funded diagnos-


tic/feasibility study. The results of
that study became the basis for
the development of a Lake Mag-
giore Restoration and Manage-
ment Plan implemented through
an agreement between the
SWFWMD and the city of St. Pe-
tersburg.
1993 Shoreline re-vegetation.
1994 Mechanical weed har-
vesting began.
1995 Lake Outflow Control
Structure Replacement (original
structure built in 1941).
1997 Alum stormwater treat-
ment facilities completed and op-
erational.
2003 to 2006 Dredging, de-
watering and disposal of lake bot-
tom sediments. Dredging oc-
curred over a 27-month period.
By removing nuisance aquatic
weeds, less decaying biomass
adds to lake bottom sediments.
The outfall control structure has
enabled the lake to control up-
stream flooding and stabilized the
freshwater/saltwater water mix.
The alum pretreatment facilities
provide ongoing treatment of
stormwater runoff prior to enter-
ing the lake. By removing 1.4 mil-
lion cubic yards of nutrient-rich
lake bottom sediments, more than
65 percent of the lake bottom has
been restored to its natural sandy
condition, and water depths of up
to 11 feet. Since the completion
of the Lake Maggiore Restoration
Project, water quality continues
to improve. Concentrations of
chlorophyl A, nitrogren and phos-
phorous have diminished, water
clarity has increased and and the
salt water/freshwater mix has sta-
bilized.
2008 On June 12, 2008, the
City of St. Petersburg was
awarded a 2008 Outstanding
Achievement Award from the
Florida Stormwater Association
for the Lake Maggiore Restora-
tion Project.
2009 On Dec. 9, 2009,
100,000 bluegill and redear sun-
fish were released into the lake.


BY CAITLIN CRAFT state is trying to take just stimulus money from
PINELLAS NEWS the government for their new high speed toy, and
Last month Hillsborough county residents stood high-speed projects will do be better in competition
clear of a penny tax that would increase residents' than other requests for money.
taxes by $144 a year. This is a tax that commis- The Federal Railroad Association predicted that
sioners hoped would go straight to the transit de- in January or February grants would be given out to
apartment to help with the cost of a high speed rail the states that would benefit most from the bullet
in Florida. trains. Among Florida, Washington and Texas have
Well, Wednesday afternoon county commission- their names in the running. Other states are con-
ers got what they wanted. The bill is on its way to ducting environmental studies before they write
the governor to sign. The state proposed this bill on their proposal. Most of the states are asking for
the basis that it would improve public transportation large amounts that the $8 billion in economic stim-
and create hundreds of jobs during tough economic ulus won't be able to cover.
times. Another potential road block is where the jobs
However, now the real work begins. In the Tampa will come from. The SunRail plan calls for purchas-
Bay area, that means implementing the Tampa Bay ing 61.5 miles of track from CSX. Labor unions are
Area Regional Transportation Authority (TBARTA) against the deal because they say about 100 CSX
Regional Transportation Master Plan, which will workers and eventually several more would be re-
connect our entire area from Citrus to Sarasota. placed by state-contracted employees who would
Florida's High Speed Rail project has an abun- likely be nonunion.
dance of potential to a city, which relies in a big way Rep. Gary Aubuchon, a Cape Coral Republican
on tourism, to stay alive during this recession; how- and a sponsor of the special session, wonders why
ever, tax payers want to know what it can do for with Florida's unemployment rate that somebody
them? While the rail will connect three major re- would want a guarantee that they would keep their
gions, Orlando, Tampa, and Miami, it will also give job in perpetuity.
manufacturers a chance to move goods and services. GOP U.S. Senate Candidate Marco Rubio still is-
The bill is requesting $2.6 billion for the SunRail n't sure about this proposal, while he feels the state
in Central Florida. U.S. Senator George LeMieux is in need of the rails benefits, he believes that the
has good faith in the government to grant them the proposal is being sold as a job market rather than a
opportunity to pursue, what he calls, a ground money maker.
breaking project that will merge Tampa and Or- Attorney General Bill McCollum said that he was
lando. pleased that Florida legislation pushed this bill, he
Congressional negotiators put the finishing says it is a crucial step forward.
touches on a transportation spending bill that sends The Center for Urban Transportation at USF was
$40 million to Florida for SunRail, an installment once against this project, saying that it would not
that rail backers hope will add up to $307 million work because the cities are too spread out and not
federal investment once the 61-mile commuter train as populated as other cities; however, when Char-
is finished. lotte, NC debuted their train in 2007 they never
On the other hand, will Florida residents see the would have predicted that it carries the amount of
rail as an important money-making tool when they passengers it does today.
realize how much it is going to cost them? Last While a high speed rail would take more business
week, former Hillsborough County Commissioner from busses and cars, which would emit less fossil
Brian Blair, who is now running for Florida Senate fuel into the air, and create a better flow of tourism
House, voted against a tax increase that would help into otherwise overlooked areas, is the commuter
pay for such projects. population big enough to keep the trains running
Blair said that there was over $1 billion set aside year round without taking more tax dollars from an
for just that and it has yet to be spent. As of now the already struggling economy?

STS-130 mission a work in progress

Commander and team work on spacewalk simulation as shuttle is preped.
CAPE CANAVERAL Commander George
Zamka will lead the STS-130 mission to the Inter-
national Space Station aboard space shuttle En- *-
deavour. Terry Virts will serve as the pilot. Mission p
specialists are Nicholas Patrick, Robert Behnken,
Stephen Robinson and Kathryn Hire. Virts will be
making his first trip to space.
Endeavour will deliver a third connecting module,
the Tranquility node, to the station in addition to the
seven-windowed Cupola module, which will be used
as a control room for robotics. The mission will fea-
ture three spacewalks.
Technicians at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in
Florida will lower space shuttle Endeavour onto its
wheels, weigh it and balance it for its upcoming
move into the Vehicle Assembly Building.
Yesterday, Endeavour was hooked up to the ve-
hicle that will tow it from Orbiter Processing Facil-
ity-2 to the VAB. The move, or rollover, is scheduled
to start at 7 a.m. EST on Saturday.
At NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston,
the six STS-130 astronauts are conducting an inte-
grated simulation to practice techniques for the sec- Photo credit:
ond of three scheduled spacewalks. Mission Specialists Nicholas Patrick (left) and Robert Behnken
Shuttle Endeavour, with its payload of the Tran- participate in a training session on the middeck of the crew
quality node and the seven-windowed Cupola mod- compartment trainerat NASA's Johnson Space Center in
ule, is targeted to launch Feb. 4, 2010. Houston.

Bronson looks out for scamming scanners


TALLAHASSEE -- When consumers are holiday
shopping this year, chances are pretty good that
they will be charged the correct price. That's the
conclusion of Florida Agriculture and Consumer
Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson fol-
lowing a pre-holiday scanner survey in which 54
stores in 27 Florida cities were inspected for scan-
ner accuracy.
In all, only 32 errors were detected at the check-
out lines among 2,975 items tested, for an error rate
of just over 1%. Moreover, the majority of the er-
rors were in the favor of customers.
"Our retailers do a good job keeping up with
prices, including sales prices which frequently


change, and inputting accurate information into
their scanners to reflect the actual price of the mer-
chandise that they're selling," Bronson said.
None of the stores tested failed for overcharges,
which requires an error rate of 2% or greater. Two
failed to meet the 98% accuracy requirement during
their inspection, but those were due to excessive
undercharges. The two receiving a failing grade
were a Miami Ross and Winn Dixie.
"The important thing is to know the price of the
item that you're buying, make sure that's what
you're charged at the checkout line and keep re-
ceipts," Bronson said. "If there is any discrepancy,
bring it to the attention of store personnel."


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Calendar ..........2
Classifieds .......5
Crossword.......6


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EVENTS CALENDAR Submit your events to
Today, Friday, December 11,2009 news@pinellas-news.com
The Great Weedon Bird Quest: 1800 Weedon Drive N.E. 8 to 9:30 a.m. Come
and join us on a quest to find Weedon Island Preserve birds! Learn the identify-
ing marks and behaviors of our feathered year-round residents and seasonal vis-
itors while helping us compile an annual checklist of the Preserve's birds. These
hikes are designed to take advantage of all levels of birding experience.
Binoculars and bird guides are available. Hikes are scheduled for the second
Friday of each month. Please join us for a relaxing morning outing led by expe-
rienced birders. Call us for more information and to register. This event is free
and open to the public. Recommended for adults. www.weedonislandpre-
serve.org
Sunscreen Film Festival 2009 Holiday Outdoor Film Series in the Park
presents "Prancer": North Straub Park, Beach Drive and Third St., 7 p.m. Enjoy
a different holiday classic beneath the stars on the downtown waterfront every
Friday and Saturday during the holiday season. Sponsored by the Merchants of
400 Beach Drive, Progress Energy and City of St. Petersburg. More information:
www.stpete.org/holidayfilms or 727-893-7465.
Rick Gees & Dr. Robert D. Rehnke presents Hands In Motion Band -
"Taking Control On Stage, On Fire!": Progress Energy Center for the Arts,
Mahaffey Theater. 7:30 p.m. Come listen as Battistini demonstrates his excep-
tional articulation as a keyboardist, and how evocative and fluent he is in the
many idioms of modern jazz keyboard, while maintaining an Ellingtonian bal-
ance between his ensemble and individual excellence.
www.mahaffeytheater.com or 727-892-5798.
Saturday, DECEMBER 12, 2009
Bikes in the Park: Williams Park, located between First and Second Avenues
North and Third and Fourth Streets North. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friends of Williams
Park and Art in the Park are co-sponsoring this free bicycle event. The event will
feature an antique bike exhibit, historic photos, late model bikes and gear, and a
bicycle trick and stunts exhibition. All bicyclists or those interested in biking are
welcome, including bike commuters, mountain bikers, and users of specialized
bikes. For more information ron@solarics.com or 727-398-1855.
Christmas Jamboree: Pinellas Pioneer Settlement,2900 31st St. S. 10 a.m. to
4 p.m. See Christmas from the Pioneer perspective. This is the Pioneer
Settlement's gift to the community. A free festival full of carols, crafts and gifts
for friends and families. www.stpete.org/boyd or 727-893-7326.
Pauline Salzman Perils of Pauline': Florida International Museum at St.
Petersburg College, 244 Second Ave. N. 11 a.m. Share Salzman's quilts from her
beginnings to the present, including the trials, tribulations and joys of quilt-mak-
ing. www.spcollege.edu/fimuseum or 727- 341- 7900.
Lost in Time Fossil Show: The Pier, 800 2nd Ave. N.E. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
www.stpetepier.com or 727-821-6443.
Walking Tour of Downtown St. Petersburg Historic District: Central Ave. and
2nd St., 10 a.m. to noon. St. Petersburg Preservation Inc. visits historic buildings
and tells the history of St. Petersburg. www.stpetepreservation.org or 727-824-
7802.
World of Holidays: Great Explorations Children's Museum, 1925 4th St. N. 10
a.m. to 2 p. m. Multicultural activities, special visit from Santa, gingerbread
making, Kwanza activities, special games and crafts! www.greatex.org or 727-
821-8992.
Holiday Open House in the Dali Store: The Dali Museum, 1000 3rd St. S. 10
a.m. to 7 p.m. Shop & save for the holidays for gifts you can't get anywhere else!
This free celebration takes place in the Dali store with complimentary
Starbucks, food, special merchandise discounts and live music in afternoon!
Additional merchandise discounts for Dali Museum Members. Complimentary
Starbucks coffee and sweets in the morning, food, Sangria and holiday punch in
the afternoon. www.thedali.org or 727-823-3767.
Horticulture Workshop: Create a Tabletop Christmas Tree of Succulents:
Sunken Gardens, 1825 4th St. N. 11:30 a.m. www.sunkengardens.org or 727-
551-3100.
Sunday, DECEMBER 13, 2009
AWAPS Santa Luncheon: Albert Whitted Airport, Noon to 2:30 p.m. Come see
Santa arrive by Helicopter and enjy a holiday lunch. Lunch: Spaghetti, salad,
bread, beverage and dessert. www.awaps.org or 727 822-1532.
Music Fest on the Water: "Bump in the Road" band: The Pier, 800 2nd Ave. N.E.
1 to 4 p.m. Relax by the water and enjoy 60's to today's music. www.stpetepi-
er.com or 727-821-6443.
Historic Old Northeast Candlelight Tour of Homes: Old Northeast neighbor-
hood. 3 to 8 p.m. 12th annual holiday event.Tour festively decorated homes of
varying architectural styles. Tickets will be sold the day of the event at
Westminster Palms, located at 830 North Shore Dr. N.E. or at Westminster
Presbyterian Church, located at 126 11th Ave. NE. www.honna.org or 727-895-
4443.
Chanukah The Festival of Lights. "Fire on Ice" Menorah Lighting
Ceremony: South Straub Park 4:30 p.m. Featured will be a Giant 8 ft. Menorah
carved out of a huge block of ice keeping up the tradition that the Chabad
Jewish Center has become known for original and fun structures for the meno-
rah that can actually be kindled! Other exciting facets to the event include a
Bohemian Fire show featuring fire juggling, fire eating, and fire dancing, a
hands-on Olive Oil press, face painting, hot latkes, fresh homemade donuts,
music, crafts and dreidels. Bring your children and make this your special
Chanukah celebration. For more information, contact the Chabad Jewish Center
of S. Petersburg at www.ChabadSP.com or 727-344-4900.
Monday, DECEMBER 14, 2009
Celebrity Critter of the Week Sea Cucumber: The Pier Aquarium, 800 2nd
Ave. N.E. 1 to 3:30 p.m. Learn about and explore the habitat of a new and excit-
ing "critter" each week. www.pieraquarium.org or 727-895-7437.
Hot Off The Presses: Four Middle-aged Jewish Men Discuss Love, Death, and
the Inescapable Presence of God by Mark E. Leib: American Stage, 163 3rd St.
N., 7 p.m. American Stage opens it's doors for readings by local playwrights.
Tickets are free to the public for all readings. All readings will be followed by a
talkback with the playwright and an evaluation form to help guide the plays
development. www.americanstage.org
Tuesday, DECEMBER 15, 2009
St. Petersburg Bowl Week begins Tuesday, Dec. 15: Teams arrive in St.
Petersburg, BIG EAST vs. Conference USA. www.stpetersburgbowl.com.
Wednesday, DECEMBER 16, 2009
The Nazi Genocide of European Roma: Florida Holocaust Museum, 55 Fifth St.
S. 6:30 p.m. www.flholocaustmuseum.org or 727-820-0100.
Cherish the Ladies: A Celtic Christmas: Progress Energy Center for the Arts,
Mahaffey Theater, 400 lst.St. S. 8 p.m. The Irish traditional music and dance
group, Cherish the Ladies, will toast the holiday season with their wondrous
weaving of Irish vocals, old-world airs and tug-on-your-heartstrings yuletide
tunes. www.floridaorchestra.org, www.mahaffeytheater.com or 727-892-5798.


Thursday, DECEMBER 17, 2009
Beach Bash: TradeWinds Island Resort, 5500 Gulf Blvd. St. Pete Beach. 3 to 6
p.m. Come spend the afternoon with your favorite teams as they show off other
talents besides passes and touchdowns. Activities include a talent show, belly
flop contest, karaoke and a dunk tank. This event is free to the public, food and
drink will be available for purchase. For more information visit www.stpeters-
burgbowl.com.
Dali & Beyond Film Series: Peter Capaldi's Franz Kafka's It's A Wonderful
Life: The Dali Museum, 1000 3rd St. S. 6 p.m. A great deranged Christmas short
to usher in the holiday season. In the spirit of Frank Capra's classic film, Franz
Kafka stars Richard E. Grant in the title role of this award-winning black come-
dy concerning the famous author suffering writer's block on Christmas Eve,
stumbling over how to complete the first sentence of "Metamorphosis," while
being tormented by holiday revelers downstairs. (1999,24 min.; Not Rated, prob-
ably PG). www.thedali.org or 727-823-3767.


Pinellas County teams up with USF

to go green in business partnership


ST. PETERSBURG Pinellas County and the
University of Florida Extension Service have part-
nered to launch a new program that offers a green
designation for local businesses. The Green Busi-
ness Partnership designation uses a voluntary as-
sessment of business operations that encourages
conservation of natural resources, waste reduction
and energy conservation. The good news for local
businesses is that money can be saved through go-
ing green.
Local businesses have embraced the concept of
green practices, recognizing the benefits for cost
savings on energy, reduced water use and waste re-
ductions. "Being green" makes good business
sense. Businesses can attract customers that ap-
preciate the extra effort to reduce environmental
impacts.
To learn more about this new designation, sign up
for a Webinar on Tuesday, Dec. 15. Mary Campbell,
director of the Pinellas County Extension and Urban
Sustainability Agent, will explain the criteria of the
program and provide an easy overview of how to
complete the assessment and become a "Green
Business Partner" in Pinellas County. Beginning at
12:30 p.m., the hour-long program is offered online,
and participants use their own computers. Cost for
the program is $15. Follow-up for businesses seek-
ing the designation will be provided.
According to Campbell, a green business em-
ploys practices to reduce waste, save resources and


promote sustainable practices. It often is as simple
as having a recycling program, bringing hazardous
materials to an approved facility for disposal and re-
ducing water consumption with low flow toilets.
Businesses can pick the practices that save the
most money and are the most cost effective to im-
plement to customize the program to fit their needs.
Extension staff provides guidance and training to
help each business reach their goal.
After completion of the self-evaluation checklist
available on the Extension website, Pinellas County
staff will provide support to implement many green
practices and help maximize the ability of busi-
nesses to operate in a sustainable way. When all cri-
teria that are applicable are implemented, the Green
Business Partnership will be awarded and the busi-
ness will be eligible to use the Green Business
Partnership logo provided. This badge of honor can
serve to highlight green business practices to those
customers who would choose a green business
among competitors.
As a Green Business Partner, participants will
have access to professional advice and training, list-
ing on the Green Business Partner website and
special recognition by Pinellas County.
For more information on the Partnership pro-
gram, visit www.pinellascountyextension.org., and
go to the on-line registration to sign up for the We-
binar (register before Dec. 14). Call Mary Campbell
at (727) 582-2100 for more information.


Bronson presents Christmas trees to Governor and Cabinet


TALLAHASSEE Florida Agriculture Commis-
sioner Charles H. Bronson presented Florida-grown
Christmas trees to the Governor and Cabinet on
Tuesday.
The live potted Carolina Sapphires are being do-
nated by Bob and Joyce Neilson, who own Neil-
son's Christmas Tree Farm in Trenton. Trees were
given to Governor Charlie Crist, Chief Financial
Officer Alex Sink, and Attorney General Bill Mc-
Collum by Commissioner Bronson. The trees will
remain on display at The Capitol through the holi-
days.
Neilson's Christmas Tree Farm was started in
1994 as a "choose and cut" tree farm and originally
specialized in sand pines. Since 2000, the farm has
also grown potted trees -- Leyland cypress, south-
ern red cedar, Carolina Sapphire and Blue Ice --
which the customer can plant after Christmas.
Bronson said he hopes that many Florida con-
sumers will opt for Christmas trees grown in
Florida at farms such as Neilson's because of the
environmental and economic benefits.
"Artificial trees are primarily manufactured over-


seas largely out of metals and plastic, so after dis-
posal they remain in a landfill for centuries," Bron-
son said. "Real Christmas trees are renewable, re-
cyclable and biodegradable. While growing they
absorb carbon dioxide and other gases, emit fresh
oxygen, stabilize the soil, protect water supplies and
provide refuge for wildlife. Florida-grown trees
don't have to transported long distances, thus sav-
ing energy. And, buying from local farms helps lo-
cal economies."
At Neilson's Christmas Tree Farm in Gilchrist
County, customers who prefer to choose and cut
their own tree are furnished with saws and wagons.
Also available are decorated Fraser Fir wreaths,
tree bags to pull up over the tree to carry it out of
the house after the holidays, Christmas coloring
books, candy canes, and red pencils bearing the
farm's name. Visitors can enjoy family activities
such as hayrides, a G-scale model train display with
three tracks, a large red sleigh for family pictures,
and animals including a small pig, a couple of goats,
a rabbit and turkeys. For more information about
Neilson's Christmas Tree Farm visit


Tis the season for flu vaccinations


The Pinellas County Health Department has re-
ceived a supply of the injectable seasonal flu vaccine
for distribution at its five centers. There is a $25 fee
for the seasonal flu vaccine for those without
Medicare Part B.
Children and young people ages 6 months to 19
years old, adults 50 years of age and older and peo-
ple of any age with certain chronic medical condi-
tions are among the groups that should get annual
flu shots, according to recommendations by the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(www.cdc.gov/flu).
The Pinellas County Health Department is also
providing the free H1N1 vaccine at its St. Peters-


burg center from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., weekdays, and
from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. The St. Petersburg
center is at 205 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St., N.
These four other health department locations
will provide free H1N1 vaccines and for-a-fee sea-
sonal flu vaccines from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays:
Pinellas Park: 6350 76th Ave. N., (727) 547-7780
Largo: 12420 130th Ave. N., (727) 588-4040
Clearwater: 310 N. Myrtle Ave., (727) 469-5800
Tarpon Springs: 301 S. Disston Ave., (727) 942-
5457
For more information, call the H1N1 Public In-
formation Line, (727) 824-6964, or go to www.Pinel-
lasHealth.com.


Sailors booked for detainee abuse


MACDILL -In September 2009
evidence of possible detainee
abuse came to light at a Forward
Operating Base in Iraq. Upon re-
ceipt of this evidence, Special Op-
erations Command Central (SOC-
CENT) initiated an investigation
which was conducted by the
Naval Criminal Investigative
Service (NCIS). Based upon the
evidence uncovered in this inves-
tigation, three Sailors were ac-
cused of making false official
statements with the intent to de-
ceive the investigator, and dere-
liction of duty for failing to safe-
guard a detainee who was in their
custody. One of the three Sailors
has been charged with assaulting
the detainee after the prisoner
had been apprehended and while
he was in their custody at the


base. Another has been charged
with an additional offense of im-
peding an investigation by unlaw-
fully attempting to influence a
witness in the investigation. The
redacted official charge sheets in
the cases of the three Sailors are
attached to this media release.
At the conclusion of the inves-
tigation, the three Sailors were
offered non-judicial punishment
(NJP) as a means of resolving the
allegations. All three Sailors ex-
ercised their right under Article
15 of the Uniform Code of Mili-
tary Justice (UCMJ) to refuse the
administrative punishment. Af-
ter this refusal, the attached
charges were then referred to
Special Courts-martial.
The Sailors are presumed in-
nocent unless and until they are


proven guilty at Courts-martial.
The charges against the accused
are merely accusations. SOC-
CENT is committed to ensuring
that the Constitutional rights of
the accused are protected and to
maintaining good order and disci-
pline.
Two of the Sailors were ar-
raigned on Monday at the Re-
gional Legal Service Office at
Naval Station, Norfolk. The third
Sailor's arraignment has not been
scheduled. Trial dates are tenta-
tively scheduled for mid-January
at Naval Station, Norfolk.
SOCCENT is the Convening
Authority. It would be inappro-
priate to comment further on a
case that is currently in the pre-
trial phase.


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Tampa Family Health Centers receives $2.9 million Doctor Recommended Dog of the Week
through American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Florida docs in favor of health reform bill Kanga A


WASHINGTON, D.
Barack Obama and Cong
Castor announced Wedn
House that Tampa Fami
is receiving more than $2
the American Recovery
Act to create jobs and
services for Tampa B
Tampa Family Health C
only approximately 30 h
across the country inv
House announcement.
coast Community Healt
ceive a Recovery Act aw
"Our community hea
able to expand and hire
fessionals and put trade
professionals to work wh
essary checkups and pr
neighbors. The Tampa
centers won these comr
cause they will get righ
and retaining important
pleased that President
Tampa Family Health C
nouncement because th
ting edge of innovative h
ilies throughout the Tan
deserve to be recogni
leader because they are
the American Recovery
Act wisely to improve
neighbors and create go
the same time."
Tampa Family Health
the $2.9 million to cons
center on N. Dale Mab
University Community I
will be approximately 1
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C. President care. A contractor was selected this week. TAMPA-On Wednesday Florida's Doctors 1
[resswoman Kathy The project is expected to support at least America members went on the record in favor of t
esday at the White 15 construction jobs and 22 medical-re- Senate health reform bill's Medicare provisions
ly Health Centers lated jobs. preserve guaranteed benefits for Medicare patier
2.9 million through "We will hire local people for these new and patients nearing the age of 65 who will so
and Reinvestment jobs," Bottoms said. "Neighbors will help qualify for benefits.
improve medical neighbors and ensure that they receive the "As a physician I am confident that health
ay area families, health care, dental checkups and afford- form will be good for seniors, especially senic
enters was one of able pharmacy services they need. who rely on Medicare. Politicians who argue
health centers from The $6.6 million in grants and invest- the status quo are asking for earmarks for alrea
ited to the White ments in our Tampa Bay community health profitable insurance companies and Florida's se
In addition, Sun- centers follows announcements by Con- iors deserve better," said Dr. Mona Mangat,
th Centers will re- gresswoman Castor earlier this year of job Tampa physician and Doctors for America's R
ard of $3.7 million, creation initiatives at the Johnnie Ruth gional Director. "The improvements to Medicare
lth centers will be Clarke Health Center in South St. Peters- the bill will mean your tax dollars are used to h(
new medical pro- burg, Manatee County Rural Health Serv- Medicare patients get the treatment they need a
s and construction ices and Tampa Family Health Centers. In rely on."
while providing nec- March, Castor joined Charles Bottoms, The Senate bill provides seniors with free ann
primary care to our president and chief executive of Tampa wellness visits under Medicare to give seniors
Bay area health Family Health Centers, at a news confer- chance to focus on prevention with their doctors
petitive grants be- ence to announce that Tampa Bay area address health conditions and other risk factors
t to work creating community health centers were receiving disease. The Senate Health Reform bill also sto
t jobs. I am very millions of dollars through the American the impending 21 percent cut in payments to phy
SObama included Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Tampa cians due next year and replaces the cuts with a pa
,enters at this an- Family Health Centers is using the money ment increase, so doctors can continue to ser
ley are on the cut- to create and retain jobs and expand serv- their Medicare patients.
health care for fam- ices to more area families. "The health reform proposals I have seen will (
ipa Bay area. They Earlier this year, Tampa Family Health tend the life of Medicare so patients now nearing
zed as a national Centers received a Recovery Act award of tirement will see the benefits they were promise
using money from $605,000. The group planned to hire fam- all those years they paid into the Medicare tru
and Reinvestment ily practice doctors, a nurse, medical as- fund," said Dr. Sultan Rahaman, State Director
the health of our sistants and patient support personnel. Florida's Doctors for America. "I am pleased th
ood-paying jobs at Tampa Family Health Centers also is health reform will also ensure my Medicare p
building a $4 million medical clinic in East tients will not have to worry that access to the
h Centers will use Tampa, with a portion of the funding com- doctor will change."
truct a new health ing from the American Recovery and Rein- Doctors for America is a grassroots group of ov
)ry Highway, near vestment Act. Tampa Family Health Cen- 16,000 physicians with a presence in all fifty stat
Hospital. The clinic ters serves 25,000 patients annually, committed to passing meaningful health reform le
8,000 square feet representing about 100,000 patient visits. isolation. The group works to convey the ideas a
1, dental and phar- One in 19 Americans relies on a com- experiences of physicians in order to achieve refol
Offer after-hours munity health center for care and are a that provides high quality, affordable healthcare
Tampa Family Health Center continued on pg 5 all Americans.


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new, loving family and a home to
call her own. Kanga walks well
on a leash and knows how to sit.
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come visit her at the SPCA
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ST. PETERSBURG More than 10 elite
oceanographic institutions in St. Petersburg
have joined together to collaborate and en-
hance the visibility of one of St. Petersburg's
key industries. Wednesday, Mayor Rick Baker
announced the formation of the St. Petersburg
Ocean Team, www.spoceanteam.org.
The St. Petersburg Ocean Team comprises
the premier consortium for marine science,
oceanographic, and environmental research
agencies and institutions in the Southeast and
is one of the top such industry clusters in the
nation. St. Petersburg Ocean Team members
include: USF-St. Petersburg, USF's College of
Marine Science and its Center for Ocean
Technology, USF's Research Foundation, SRI
St. Petersburg, Florida Institute of Oceanog-
raphy, International Ocean Institute USA,
Tampa Bay Estuary Program, National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's
National Marine Fisheries Service, U.S. Geo-
logical Survey Center for Coastal and Wetland
Studies, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Con-
servation Commission's Fish and Wildlife Re-
search Institute, The City of St. Petersburg,
The Pier Aquarium, and United States Coast
Guard Sector St. Petersburg.
These team members, along with related
agencies and businesses, will work together
to raise awareness in the community and na-
tionwide about the member organizations and
the research that they do.
The St. Petersburg Ocean Team will also
allow for team members to pool their collec-


tive staff expertise, infrastructure, and re-
search capabilities so that member organiza-
tions can better address numerous issues fac-
ing the State of Florida and the nation
including: red tides, hurricanes, climate
change, and offshore oil and gas exploration.
"The agencies, institutions, and businesses
of the St. Petersburg Ocean Team have long
been key components of St. Petersburg's eco-
nomic vitality," said Mayor Rick Baker. "For-
malizing the connection between the team
members will allow for greater opportunities
to partner and collaborate while still allowing
for each organization to continue their indi-
vidual mission. The Ocean Team will also am-
plify the team members' collective impact on
the scientific community in addition to their
economic impact on the city, surrounding re-
gion, and the entire state."
Industry "clusters", like the Ocean Team,
are groups of competing, complementary, and
interdependent firms and institutions that are
located near one another. In the case of the
Ocean Team, these agencies have found a
home in St. Petersburg's Bayboro Harbor.
These cluster organizations draw productive
advantages from their proximity and connec-
tions as well as the similarities between their
workforce and vendor needs.
"This new collaboration is an important
one for The Pier Aquarium as it formalizes
the relationships we've established through
the years with the local marine science and
environmental research organizations," said


E. Howard Rutherford, President/CEO. "What
makes it so exciting is the scope and breadth
of the Ocean Team."
"The St. Petersburg Ocean Team is one of
the most important economic drivers in St.
Petersburg," said Economic Development Di-
rector Dave Goodwin. The St. Petersburg
Ocean Team and its related cluster agencies
and businesses employ over 800 people and
have an annual payroll in excess of $24 mil-
lion. The continued growth of the St. Peters-
burg Ocean Team and its members will mean
that like-minded research institutions and
agencies, as well as businesses seeking to
capitalize on technology transfer, will con-
tinue to locate nearby, magnifying the syner-
gies between the organizations. "SRI St. Pe-
tersburg's recent relocation to St. Petersburg
is a perfect illustration of that," said Goodwin,
"and is typical of the type of synergy that col-
laborative organizations such as the Ocean
Team can accomplish."
"The University of South Florida's College
of Marine Science is proud to be a member of
the St. Petersburg Ocean Team," said Dean
William Hogarth, Ph.D. "This recognition of
as well as the future growth of the synergies
between the various team members will mean
an even greater opportunity for our students
and faculty to build partnerships that will ex-
pand not only their research capabilities but
also the relevance this research has to greater
societal issues."


Study finds new way to fight colon


cancer with half the chemo drugs


GAINESVILLE University
of Florida researchers have found
a way to use just a fraction of the
normal dosage of a highly toxic,
debilitating chemotherapy drug to
achieve even better results
against colon cancer cells.
More research is needed be-
fore the therapy can be tested in
patients, but the discovery in hu-
man colon cancer cell lines and
mice with established human tu-
mors .LI..si s that the addition
of a small molecule to the cancer
drug Temozolomide disrupts re-
pair mechanisms in a type of tu-
mor cells that is highly resistant
to treatment.
The discovery will be featured
on the cover of December's Mo-
lecular Cancer Research, a journal
of the American Association for
Cancer Research.
"This is very important be-
cause aside from ta,:..i.cs sur-
gery with possibly chemotherapy,
there are no specific treatments
for colon cancer," said Satya
Narayan, a professor of anatomy


and cell biology at the College of
Medicine and a member of the UF
Shands Cancer Center. "The re-
currence rate for this type of can-
cer after surgery is very high,
about 30 to 50 percent, and there
is an urgent need to develop new
approaches to manage this deadly
disease."
The National Cancer Institute
estimates there will be about
106,000 new cases of colon cancer
in the United States in 2009. It is
the second most common cause
of cancer-related death in both
men and women in the Western
hemisphere. The disease forms
in the large intestine and survival
rates vary according to how soon
the cancer is diagnosed and the
treatment is started.
Narayan's research team eval-
uated more than 140,000 small
molecules, finally arriving at a
tiny molecule that precisely
blocks the ability of cancer cells to
recognize and repair the DNA
damage inflicted by Temozolo-
mide, or TMZ.


"Our idea was if you induce
DNA damage (with TMZ), and at
the same time block cell repair,
you can synergize toxic effects to
the cancer cells," Narayan said.
"We hope that with this combina-
tion treatment we can reduce the
tumors drastically and expand the
lifetime of patients much longer
than is currently possible."
TMZ is commonly used against
certain types of brain cancer. It
works by damaging the DNA of
the cancer. However, the chal-
lenge of treating patients is that
colon cancer is not a single dis-
ease but an array of disorders
with distinct molecular mecha-
nisms, with one type being quite
proficient at repairing the DNA
damage inflicted by the drug.
By combining TMZ with the
small molecule, Narayan's team
was able to disable the colon can-
cer's ability to manufacture repair
enzymes.
The UF researchers effectively
used an amount of TMZ that is
about 10 times lower than recom-


mended in its studies of mice with
human colon cancer tumors.
If only about one-tenth as much
TMZ is needed to kill cancer
cells, Narayan said, it will be pos-
sible to use lower doses of a drug
that creates a great deal of ad-
verse side effects, a partial listing
of which includes anxiety, back
pain, breast pain, constipation,
cough, diarrhea, dizziness,
drowsiness, dry skin, hair loss,
headache, joint pain, loss of ap-
petite, mouth sores, muscle aches
and nausea.
"By using these strategies we
can predict that disruption of
DNA repair by small molecules
can bypass drug resistance fac-
tors and dramatically reduce side
effects caused by toxic doses of
TMZ," Narayan said.
More study is needed before
the combination can be tested in
patients, but Narayan believes
that TMZ can be combined with
the small molecule in a single
dose in pill or capsule form.
The research demonstrates
Cancer drug continued on pg 5


Photo courtesy of SPCA


This beautiful cat has lived in-
doors all her life because she has
been declawed on her front paws.
Nobody is perfect and she will
admit to not being keen on living
with children, dogs or other cats
(they're just not her thing) how-
ever she is a PURR-FECT kitty
for you if you have a quiet and
calm home to share. She is such
a gentle, loving, trusting girl;
you'll see immediately how she
will be a perfect companion.
Come and see her and many,
many other delightful kitties at
the SPCA Tampa Bay, 9099
130th Ave N in Largo, or call
727-586-3591.

Military News

Navy Fleet News
Seaman Ryan K. Lentz

Navy Seaman Recruit Ryan K.
Lentz, a 2008 graduate of Lake
Brantley High School, Seminole,
Fla., recently completed U.S.
Navy basic training at Recruit
Training Command, Great Lakes,
Ill.
Seaman Justin A. Shue
Coast Guard Seaman Justin A.
Shue, son of Susan E. and stepson
of William R. Denne of St. Pe-
tersburg, Fla., recently graduated
from the U.S. Coast Guard Re-
cruit Training Center in Cape
May, N. J.
Shue is a 2009 graduate of
Lakewood High School of St. Pe-
tersburg, Fla.
Seaman Christopher L. Licata
Navy Seaman Christopher L.
Licata, son of Lourdes G. and
Christopher L. Licata of Semi-
nole, Fla., recently completed
U.S. Navy basic training at Re-
cruit Training Command, Great
Lakes, Ill.
Licata is a 2009 graduate of Ad-
miral Farragut High School of St.
Petersburg, Fla.


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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL COURT
CASE NO. 09-12911-FD-23
IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF
DAVID PENDLETON
Petitioner

and

KELLI R. PENDLETON
Respondent

TO: KELLI R. PENDLETON
Last known address:
UNKNOWN
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for DISSOLUTION OF
MARRIAGE has been filed and you are required to serve a copy of
your written denial to it, on Petitioner's Attorney, JOSEPH EVANSON,
whose address is PO BOX 629, Largo, Florida 33779 on or before
January 4, 2010, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court
either before service on Petitioner's Attorney or immediately thereafter;
otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded
in the petition.
WITNESS, KEN BURKE, as Clerk of the Circuit Court, and the
seal of said Court at the Courthouse at Clearwater, Florida.

Dated: November 30, 2009


10845


DEC4, 11, 18,25,2009


KEN BURKE
rk of the Circuit Court
By: Rhonda R. Ditty
Deputy Clerk
120404


NOTICE OF ACTION
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SIXTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA
UCN: 522009CA019710XXCICI
Case No.: 09-019710-CI-8
EZ LOANS, LLC, a Florida limited liability company,
ROBERT WRIGHT, DOTIhE WRIGHT, and PERFECT PROPER-
TIES, LLC, a Florida limited liability company,
Plaintiffs

v.

THE TEMPLE OF SAINT PETERSBURG, INC.,
a Florida not-for profit corporation,
ARIEL BERGERMAN, AFFORDABLE REALTY AND PROPER-
TY MANAGEMENT, INC., a Florida corporation,
TRINITY METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH,
TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH,
ISLAMIC SOCIETY OF ST. PETERSBURG, INC.,
a Florida not-for profit corporation,
and any PARTIES IN POSSESSION
INCLUDING ANY UNKNOWN TENANTS,
Defendants.
To: TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to quiet title on the following
property has been filed in Pinellas County, Florida:

LOT 56, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63 AND 64, HARBORDALE,
ACCORDING TO PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK
8, PAGE 29, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF
PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA.

which has been filed against you and THE TEMPLE OF SAINT
PETERSBURG, INC., ARIEL BERGERMAN, AFFORDABLE
REALTY AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, INC., TRINITY
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, ISLAMIC SOCIETY OF ST
PETERSBURG, INC., and ANY PARTIES IN POSSESSION
INCLUDING ANY UNKNOWN TENANTS, you are required to
serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on:

Karen E. Maller, Esq.
Powell, Carney, Gross, Maller & Ramsay, PA.
One Progress Plaza, Suite 1210
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701

on or before December 28, 2009, and file the original with the
Clerkofthis Court either before service on Plaintiffs' attorney or imme-
diately thereafter, otherwise a default will be entered against you for
the relief demanded in the Complaint.
Dated this 19th day of November, 2009.


13340


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Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: Rhonda R. Ditty
Deputy Clerk
NOV 27. DEC 4 11. 18 2009 112701


NOTICE OF ACTION
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SIXTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA
UCN: 522009CA019710XXCICI
Case No.: 09-019710-CI-8
EZ LOANS, LLC, a Florida limited liability company,
ROBERT WRIGHT, DOThIE WRIGHT,
and PERFECT PROPERTIES,
LLC, a Florida limited liability company,
Plaintiffs

V.

THE TEMPLE OF SAINT PETERSBURG, INC.,
a Florida not-for profit corporation,
ARIEL BERGERMAN, AFFORDABLE REALTY AND
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, INC., a Florida corporation,
TRINITY METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH,
TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH, ISLAMIC SOCIETY
OF ST. PETERSBURG, INC.,
a Florida not-for profit corporation,
and any PARTIES IN POSSESSION INCLUDING ANY
UNKNOWN TENANTS,
Defendants.
To: TRINITY METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to quiet title on the following
property has been filed in Pinellas County, Florida:

LOT 56, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63 AND 64, HARBORDALE,
ACCORDING TO PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK
8, PAGE 29, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF
PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA.

which has been filed against you and THE TEMPLE OF SAINT
PETERSBURG, INC., ARIEL BERGERMAN, AFFORDABLE
REALTY AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, INC., TRINITY
METHODIST CHURCH, ISLAMIC SOCIETY OF ST PETERS-
BURG, INC., and ANY PARTIES IN POSSESSION INCLUDING
ANY UNKNOWN TENANTS, you are required to serve a copy of
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Powell, Carney, Gross, Maller & Ramsay, PA.
One Progress Plaza, Suite 1210
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701

on or before December 18, 2009, and file the original with the
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PROBATE DIVISION
UCN: 522009CP001972XXESXX
FILE NO. 09-1972-ES3
IN RE: ESTATE OF
DOUGLAS D. DEBIEN
Deceased.
The administration of the
estate of DOUGLAS D. DEBI-
EN, deceased, whose date of
death was January 24, 2009, is
pending in the Circuit Court for
Pinellas County, Florida, Probate
Division, the address of which is
315 Court Street, Clearwater,
Florida 33756-5165. The names
and addresses of the personal rep-
resentative and the personal rep-
resentative's attorney are set forth
below.
All creditors of the decedent
and other persons having claims
or demands against decedent's
estate on whom a copy of this
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3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME
OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION
OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS
AFTER THE DATE OF SERV-
ICE OF A COPY OF THIS
NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the
decedent and other persons hav-
ing claims or demands against
decedent's estate must file their
claims with this court WITHIN 3
MONTHS AFTER THE DATE
OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION
OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED
WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS
SET FORTH IN SECTION
733.702 OF THE FLORIDA
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NOTWITHSTANDING
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MORE AFTER THE DECE-
DENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS
BARRED.
The date of first publication
of this notice is December 4,
2009.
Personal Representative:
Phyllis Debien
400 Driftwood Drive West
Palm Harbor, Florida 34683
Attorney for
Personal Representative:
HENRY L. DICUS, ESQ
WILLIAM A. DICOUS, PA.
PO. BOX 38
Dunedin, Florida 34697
FBN: 237027 SPN# 170100
Telephone: (727)733-3161
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10095 DEC4,11,2009 120402

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
FOR PINELLAS COUNTY,
FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
FILE NO. 09-6639-ES3
IN RE: ESTATE OF
KEVIN R. STURSBERG
Deceased.
The administration of the
estate of Kevin R. Stursberg,
deceased, whose date of death
was September 23, 2009, is pend-
ing in the Circuit Court for
Pinellas County, Florida, Probate
Division, the address of which is
315 Court Street, Clearwater,
Florida 33756-5165. The names
and addresses of the personal rep-
resentative and the personal rep-
resentative's attorney are set forth
below.
All creditors of the decedent
and other persons having claims
or demands against decedent's
estate on whom a copy of this
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3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME
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OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS
AFTER THE DATE OF SERV-
ICE OF A COPY OF THIS
NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the
decedent and other persons hav-
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decedent's estate must file their
claims with this court WITHIN 3
MONTHS AFTER THE DATE
OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION
OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED
WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS
SET FORTH IN SECTION
733.702 OF THE FLORIDA
PROBATE CODE WILL BE
FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING
THE TIME PERIOD SET
FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM
FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR
MORE AFTER THE DECE-
DENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS
BARRED.
The date of first publication
of this notice is December 4,
2009.
Personal Representative:
Thomas Drtina
2547 Redwood Circle
Clearwater, Florida 33763
Attorney for
Personal Representative:
William Rambaum
Attorney for Thomas Drtina
FBN: 0297682; SPN: 00220429
28960 U.S. Hwy 19 North,
Suite 100
Clearwater, FL 33761
Telephone: (727) 781-5357
10720 DEC 4,11,2009 120403


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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
FOR PINELLAS COUNTY,
FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
FILE NO. 09-005968-ES
IN RE: ESTATE OF
DON K. VILENDRER, A/K/A
DON KAY VILENDRER
Deceased.
The administration of the
estate of Don K. Vilendrer, A/K/A
Don Kay Vilendrer, deceased,
whose date of death was August
22, 2009, is pending in the Circuit
Court for Pinellas County,
Florida, Probate Division, the
address of which is 315 Court
Street, Clearwater, Florida
33756-5165. The names and
addresses of the personal repre-
sentatives and the personal repre-
sentatives' attorney are set forth
below.
All creditors of the decedent
and other persons having claims
or demands against decedent's
estate on whom a copy of this
notice is required to be served
must file their claims with this
court WITHIN THE LATER OF
3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME
OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION
OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS
AFTER THE DATE OF SERV-
ICE OF A COPY OF THIS
NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the
decedent and other persons hav-
ing claims or demands against
decedent's estate must file their
claims with this court WITHIN 3
MONTHS AFTER THE DATE
OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION
OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT SO
FILED WILL BE FOREVER
BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING
THE TIME PERIOD SET
FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM
FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR
MORE AFTER THE DECE-
DENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS
BARRED.
The date of first publication
of this notice is December 11,
2009.
Personal Representative:
Brenda Pearson
1013 Meadowlawn Dr. N.
St. Petersburg, Florida 33702
and
Beverly A. Matthews
P.O. Box 1231
Port St. Joe, Florida 32457-1231
Attorney for
Co-Personal Representatives:
Cynthia J. McMillen
Attorney for Brenda Pearson and
Beverly A. Matthews
Law Offices of Joseph E Pippen,
Jr. & Associates, PL
1920 East Bay Drive
Largo, FL 33771
Telephone: (727) 586-3306
FBN: 351581 SPN: 01769503
13105 DEC 11,18,2009 121105
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
FOR PINELLAS COUNTY,
FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
UCN: 522009CP007000XXESXX
FILE NO. 09-7000-ES03
IN RE: ESTATE OF
PAULINE C. ARMSTRONG,
Deceased.
The administration of the
estate of PAULINE C. ARM-
STRONG, deceased, whose date
of death was September 15, 2009,
File Number
522009CP007000XXESXX, is
pending in the Circuit Court for
Pinellas County, Florida, Probate
Division, the address of which is
315 Court Street, Clearwater,
Florida 33756-5165. The names
and addresses of the personal rep-
resentative and the personal rep-
resentative's attorney are set forth
below.
All creditors of the decedent
and other persons having claims
or demands against decedent's
estate on whom a copy of this
notice is served must file their
claims with this court WITHIN
THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS
AFTER THE TIME OF THE
FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS
NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER
THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A
COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON
THEM.
All other creditors of the
decedent and other persons hav-
ing claims or demands against
decedent's estate must file their
claims with this court WITHIN 3
MONTHS AFTER THE DATE
OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION
OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT SO
FILED WILL BE FOREVER
BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING
THE TIME PERIOD SET
FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM
FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR
MORE AFTER THE DECE-
DENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS
BARRED.
The date of first publication
of this notice is December 11,
2009.
Personal Representative:
WILLIAM M. ARMSTRONG III
c/o The Yates Law Firm, PA.
320 W. Kennedy Boulevard,
Suite 520
Tampa, Florida 33606
Attorney for
Personal Representative:
CARLA B. YATES, Esquire
320 W. Kennedy Blvd, Suite 520
Tampa, Florida 33606
FBN.: 709166
Telephone: (813) 254-6516
18005 DEC11,18,2009 121103
FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE
Pursuant to section 865.09
Florida Statutes
NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN that the undersigned,
desiring to engage in business
under the fictitious name of
SPELLBOUND JEWELRY
Located at 2712 Powell Lane
in the County of Pinellas, in the
City of Tarpon Springs, Florida,
zip code 34688 intends to register
the same name with the Division
of Corporations of the Florida
Department of State, Tallahassee,
Florida.


Dated at Tarpon Springs,
Florida, this 7th day of
December, 2009.
Nicole Woodward,
President
FN121107DEC 11, 2009 121107
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
FOR PINELLAS COUNTY,
FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
FILE NO. 09-6052-ES-003
IN RE: ESTATE OF
Randall L. Fickel
Deceased.
The administration of the
estate of Randall L. Fickel,
deceased, whose date of death
was October 14, 2008, and whose
social security number is XXX-
XX-8780, is pending in the
Circuit Court for Pinellas County,
Florida, Probate Division, the
address of which is 315 Court
Street, Clearwater, Florida 33756.
The names and addresses of the
personal representative and the
personal representative's attorney
are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent
and other persons having claims
or demands against decedent's
estate on whom a copy of this
notice is required to be served
must file their claims with this
court WITHIN THE LATER OF
3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME
OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION
OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS
AFTER THE DATE OF SERV-
ICE OF A COPY OF THIS
NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the
decedent and other persons hav-
ing claims or demands against
decedent's estate must file their
claims with this court WITHIN 3
MONTHS AFTER THE DATE
OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION
OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED
WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS
SET FORTH IN SECTION
733.702 OF THE FLORIDA
PROBATE CODE WILL BE
FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING
THE TIME PERIOD SET
FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM
FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR
MORE AFTER THE DECE-
DENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS
BARRED.
The date of first publication
of this notice is December 11,
2009.
Personal Representative:
Danny M. Fickel
2745 E. Powell Road
Lewis Center, Ohio 43035
Attorney for
Personal Representative:
Douglas E. Hoover
6660 N. High Street 2E
Worthington, OH 43085-2537
FBN: 177535
Telephone: 614-436-1001
39155 DEC11,18,2009 121101


NOTICE TO CREDITORS
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
FOR PINELLAS COUNTY,
FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
FILE NO. 09-7160-ES
IN RE: ESTATE OF
BERNARD L. STAFFORD
Deceased.
The administration of the
estate of Bernard L. Stafford,
deceased, whose date of death
was October 16, 2009, is pending
in the Circuit Court for Pinellas
County, Florida, Probate
Division, the address of which is
315 Court Street, Clearwater,
Florida 33756-5165. The names
and addresses of the personal rep-
resentative and the personal rep-
resentative's attorney are set forth
below.
All creditors of the decedent
and other persons having claims
or demands against decedent's
estate on whom a copy of this
notice is required to be served
must file their claims with this
court WITHIN THE LATER OF
3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME
OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION
OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS
AFTER THE DATE OF SERV-
ICE OF A COPY OF THIS
NOTICE ON THEM.
All other creditors of the
decedent and other persons hav-
ing claims or demands against
decedent's estate must file their
claims with this court WITHIN 3
MONTHS AFTER THE DATE
OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION
OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED
WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS
SET FORTH IN SECTION
733.702 OF THE FLORIDA
PROBATE CODE WILL BE
FOREVER BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING
THE TIME PERIOD SET
FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM
FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR
MORE AFTER THE DECE-
DENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS
BARRED.
The date of first publication
of this notice is December 4,
2009.
Personal Representative:
Virginia Frazier
140 21stAvenue S.
St. Petersburg, Florida 33705
Attorney for
Personal Representative:
Cynthia J. McMillen
Attorney for Virginia Frazier
Law Offices of Joseph F Pippen,
Jr. & Associates, PL
1920 East Bay Drive
Largo, FL 33771
Telephone: (727) 586-3306
FBN: 351581 SPN: 01769503
13105 DEC4,11,2009 120401
FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE
Pursuant to section 865.09
Florida Statutes
NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN that the undersigned,
desiring to engage in business
under the fictitious name of
CENTRAL FLORIDA
MINIMALLY INVASIVE
CARDIAC SURGERY CENTER
Located at 455 Pinellas
Street, Suite 320 in the County of
Pinellas, in the City of
Clearwater, Florida, zip code
33756 intends to register the same
name with the Division of
Corporations of the Florida
Department of State, Tallahassee,
Florida.
Dated at Clearwater, Florida,


this 25th day of November, 2009.
CARDIAC SURGICAL
ASSOCIATES, LLP
By: J. Crayton Pruitt, Jr.,
President
10416 DEC 11,2009 121109
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
FOR PINELLAS COUNTY,
FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
UCN: 522009CP006812XXESXX
FILE NO. 09-6812-ES03
IN RE: ESTATE OF
WAYNE MARSHALL SMITH,
Deceased.
The administration of the
estate of WAYNE MARSHALL
SMITH, deceased, whose date of
death was August 28, 2009,
Reference Number 09-6812-
ES03, is pending in the Circuit
Court for Pinellas County,
Florida, Probate Division, the
address of which is 315 Court
Street, Clearwater, Florida
33756-5165. The names and
addresses of the personal repre-
sentative and the personal repre-
sentative's attorney are set forth
below.
All creditors of the decedent
and other persons having claims
or demands against decedent's
estate on whom a copy of this
notice is served must file their
claims with this court WITHIN
THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS
AFTER THE TIME OF THE
FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS
NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER
THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A
COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON
THEM.
All other creditors of the
decedent and other persons hav-
ing claims or demands against
decedent's estate must file their
claims with this court WITHIN 3
MONTHS AFTER THE DATE
OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION
OF THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT SO
FILED WILL BE FOREVER
BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING
THE TIME PERIOD SET
FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM
FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR
MORE AFTER THE DECE-
DENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS
BARRED.
The date of first publication
of this notice is December 11,
2009.
Personal Representative:
BOBBI JEAN SMITH
c/o Carla B. Yates, Attorney at Law
The Yates Law Firm, PA.
320 West Kennedy Boulevard,
Suite 520
Tampa, Florida 33606
Attorney for
Personal Representative:
CARLA B. YATES, Esquire
320 W. Kennedy Blvd, Suite 520
Tampa, Florida 33606
FBN.: 709166
Telephone: (813) 254-6516
18005 DEC 11,18,2009 121104
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
FOR PINELLAS COUNTY,
FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
FILE NO.: 09-6742-ES-004
IN RE: THE ESTATE OF
MABLE L. DEAN,
Deceased.
The administration of the
estate of MABLE L. DEAN,
deceased, File Number 09-6742-
ES-004, is pending in the Circuit
Court for Pinellas County,
Florida, Probate Division, the
address of which is 545 1st Ave.
N. St. Petersburg Florida. The
names and addresses of the per-
sonal representative and the per-
sonal representative's attorney are
set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent
and other persons having claims
or demands against decedent's
estate including unmatured, con-
tingent or unliquidated claims, on
whom a copy of this notice is
served must file their claims with
this court WITHIN THE LATER
OF THREE MONTHS AFTER
THE DATE OF THE FIRST
PUBLICATION OF THIS
NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER
THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A
COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON
THEM.
All other creditors of the
decedent and persons having
claims or demands against the
decedent's estate including unma-
tured, contingent or unliquidated
claims must file their claims with
this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS
AFTER THE DATE OF THE
FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS
NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS NOT SO
FILED WILL BE FOREVER
BARRED.
The date of the first publica-
tion of this Notice is November
December 11, 2009.
Personal Representative:
LORNA L. STULTZ
3177 Baybrook Dr.
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Attorney for
Personal Representative:
JAMES W O'NEILL, ESQUIRE
2120 52nd Street South
Gulfport, Florida 33707
(727) 327-4586
SPN: 78069 FBN: 277339
10540 DEC 11,18,2009 121102

FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE
Pursuant to section 865.09
Florida Statutes
NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN that the undersigned,
desiring to engage in business
under the fictitious name of
CENTRAL FLORIDA AORTIC
SURGERY CENTER
Located at 455 Pinellas
Street, Suite 320 in the County of
Pinellas, in the City of
Clearwater, Florida, zip code
33756 intends to register the same
name with the Division of
Corporations of the Florida
Department of State, Tallahassee,
Florida.
Dated at Clearwater, Florida,
this 25th day of November, 2009.
CARDIAC SURGICAL
ASSOCIATES, LLP
By: J. Crayton Pruitt, Jr.,
President
10416 DEC 11,2009 121108

FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE
Pursuant to section 865.09
Florida Statutes


NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN that the undersigned,
desiring to engage in business
under the fictitious name of
PAR CONCRETE MASONRY
Located at 1038 Belcher
Road South in the County of
Pinellas, in the City of Largo,
Florida, zip code 33771 intends to
register the same name with the
Division of Corporations of the
Florida Department of State,
Tallahassee, Florida.
Dated at Largo, Florida, this
7th day of December, 2009.
PAR BUILDERS II, INC.
JEROME CIARAVINO,
President
11505 DEC 11,2009 121106


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Page 5 | PINELLAS NEWS I Friday, December 11, 2009


Lobster thief nabbed


PALM BEACH A traffic stop
along the Florida Turnpike
Wednesday revealed a major
wildlife law violation. Florida Fish
and Wildlife Conservation Com-
mission (FWC) officers responded
when summoned to the scene by
Palm Beach County sheriff's
deputies.
A vehicle inspection revealed a
cooler containing 232 lobster tails,
167 of which were undersized. Al-
berto Varea, 54, of Hialeah, was


charged with possession of the il-
legal tails, a second-degree misde-
meanor. Officers seized the lob-
sters.
"This is a perfect example how
interagency cooperation often re-
sults in detection of major wildlife
law violations," said Lt. Chuck
Russo. "This case is a sad example
that shows some people have no
respect for Florida's natural re-
sources."


USF Center for Jazz


up for a GRAMMY


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photo courtesy of FWC
FWC officers seized 232 lobster tails, 167
of which were undersized, in Palm Beach
County on Wednesday.


Sarasota to implement state manatee protection rule


The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Com-
mission (FWC) heard several recommendations on
Wednesday regarding manatees and directed staff to
move forward with proposed changes to the state
manatee protection rule for Sarasota County.
The manatee management plan, passed in Decem-
ber 2007, provides a schedule for the review of exist-
ing manatee protection rules. The first action required
a review of Sarasota County's rules because of new
manatee and boating data from recent years in that
area and because these rules are some of the oldest
ones in Florida.
Kipp Frohlich, the FWC's Imperiled Species Sec-
tion leader, told the Commission that staff began gath-
ering information and analyzing data in 2008.
"We identified 25 potential rule changes that might
be warranted. We then notified Sarasota County in
early April, asking them to form a committee to con-
sider the potential rule changes," Frohlich said. "After
several meetings in Sarasota County, the 14-member
Local Rule Review Committee provided its recom-


mendations to us."
The Manatee Management Plan recommends
amending the rule for commercial fishing and profes-
sional guiding permits to allow permits only for com-
mercial net-setting. Currently, exemptions on boat
speeds are available in limited locations for commer-
cial fishermen and professional fishing guides.
Frohlich said staff met with stakeholders and current
permit holders over the past several months to dis-
cuss the issue. He recommended the Commission
wait before making changes to the rule.
"Given the current economic conditions, now is
probably not a good time to add another constraint on
these small businesses," Frohlich said. "Given the
relatively small number of permits currently active,
delaying this decision will not have a significant effect
on manatee protection for the near term."
The Commission directed staff to explore alterna-
tives and assess the likely impacts of a change on
manatee protection as well as on permit holders.


TAMPA A GRAMMY nom-
ination has just been added to
the critical acclaim around the
University of South Florida
Center for Jazz Composition's
first CD project, The Comet's
Tail: Playing The Compositions
of Michael Brecker featuring
Chuck Owen & The Jazz Surge
and guest artists. The National
Academy of Recording Arts and
Sciences recognized Vince
Mendoza in the arranger cate-
gory for his charts on the CD
for the piece "Slings and Ar-
rows." A prominent Los An-
geles-based composer, Men-
doza was commissioned by
Owen, the center's director to
contribute to a work celebrat-
ing the work of the late saxo-
phone star. Mendoza, along
with Gil Goldstein was a fre-
quent behind-the-scenes
Brecker arrangers. Grammy
winners will be announced on
January 31st in Los Angeles.
"The Comet's Tail" was re-
leased Fall 2009 to great re-


views, "Sensational. One of the
year's great jazz discs," Buffalo
News; "A truly outstanding
recording. Explosively played.
... Deserving of universal at-
tention," Michael G. Nastos, All
Music Guide; "... a memorable
gem," Jazziz magazine.
USF professor Jack Wilkins
is featured on "Slings and Ar-
rows," the GRAMMY nomi-
nated song. Michael Nastos of
All Music Guide describes
Wilkins playing as skillful and
clever, comparing him to
"Michael's post-Coltrane voic-
ing's."
"The Comet's Tail" is avail-
able in the USF bookstore for
purchase or on the College of
The Arts online store at
shop.arts.usf.edu. For addi-
tional information about "The
Comet's Tail" visit www.chuck-
owen.com.
For more information visit:
http://usfweb3.usf.edu/ab-
solutenm/templates/?a = 1628&
z=45.
Cancer drug continued from pg 3


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broadly than is now possible a benefit of particular importance
to patients with cancers that are as varied as colon cancer, said
Sankar Mitra, a professor in the department of biochemistry and
molecular biology at the University of Texas Medical Branch in
Galveston, who did not participate in the study.
"This could be the start of other small molecule inhibitors," he
said.
Mitra also noted that the researchers selected their thera-
peutic molecules through sophisticated analysis of the structure
of tens of thousands of potential small molecules from the Na-
tional Cancer Institute database. The computer-based process,
which can ,u..cIl likely cancer therapeutics within hours, re-
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FWC targeting charter boats for illegally selling saltwater fish


Six thousand pounds of fish bought and sold. Ten
thousand dollars in money exchanged. Six charter
boats cited. Forty-two charges filed. These are the re-
sults of a three-month Florida Fish and Wildlife Con-
servation Commission (FWC) investigation targeting
charter boats selling saltwater fish illegally.
The investigation, dubbed "Operation Mack At-
tack," began in September. The FWC identified a
man buying kingfish (mackerel), a restricted species,
and other fish from charter boats in the Fort Laud-
erdale area. The investigation revealed the man,
Causley M. Coutain, 52, of Plantation, was selling the
fish without a license. Licenses are required for any-
one intending to deal in the saltwater products indus-
try, as a wholesale or retail dealer.
Coutain is facing 14 charges, including the unlaw-
ful purchase of saltwater products and the unlawful


Restaurant reveals new concept on Di


PINELLAS PARK The hol-
idays are arriving early for
Pinellas Park residents. Pollo
Tropical, the restaurant fa-
mous for its "Chicken On the
Grill," is undergoing a transfor-
mation at its Pinellas Park loca-
tion at 3900 Park Boulevard to
grill to a different beat, with a
format change and new look -
all in the name of a great expe-
rience, and great food. The
new restaurant will be unveiled
at a Grand Re-opening red car-
pet premier, scheduled for
Tuesday, December 15 from
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The
event also kicks off a significant
holiday partnership.


In keeping with th
spirit, The Salvation
Pollo Tropical have t
to host a Toy Drive
House, a local shelter
vides a safe haven an
for children. Custor
bring in a new unwra
from December 15 1
receive a free treat f
Tropical, the new soft
cream with all the sw
mings. One offer per
For those eager to
of the new flavors, th
rant will be open for
starting at 11:00 a.n
cember 15.


purchase of a restricted species. Officers observed
Coutain selling the fish to a local fish market, the
Broward Meat and Fish Company. The market was
cited for purchasing fish from an unlicensed dealer.
Additionally, investigators discovered six charter
boats were breaking the law. Some boats did not have
the required licenses to sell the fish. Other boats
were cited for failing to comply with reporting re-
quirements and failing to have a restricted species en-
dorsement.
"Being that we are officers charged with protecting
our fish and wildlife resources, we are concerned
about the impact back-door fish sales have on our
marine resources, said Lt. David Bingham, who su-
pervised the investigation. "We are working to ensure
the sustainability of the resource."


Tampa Family Health Center continued from pg 3
ec. 15 key source of local employment and eco-
nomic growth in many economically chal-
le holiday lenged communities. These centers sup-
Army and port thousands and thousands of jobs
eamed up nationwide, including physicians, nurses,
for Sallie dentists and other health care profession-
r that pro- als. Recent research demonstrates that for
d services every dollar spent on patient care at a com-
ners who munity health center, states save money in
apped toy healthcare spending because services de-
to 22 will livered at community health centers are
rom Pollo less expensive than services at other out-
serve ice patient provider settings.
ieet trim- "Our community health centers are im-
customer. portant lifelines in our communities, and
get a taste the jobs they create are a critical part of
he restau- our economy," Castor said. "I was honored
business to join them today at the White House and
n. on De- talk with President Obama about the work
they are doing to improve health care
throughout the Tampa Bay area."


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Bull defeat Huskies 61-50 RECIPE of the Week


TAMPA The University
of South Florida women's
basketball team finally had
an opportunity to take one
quick look back at the 2009
Women National Invitation
Tournament Friday night as
it raised its championship
banner. USF had previously
postponed the pregame cer-
emony, scheduled for the
season opener on Nov. 13,
due to head coach Jose Fer-
nandez being hospitalized.
The Bulls had the same
outcome it did at the con- photo credit J. Meric/US
clusion of the WNIT title Leondra Doomes-Stephens grabs a rebound during USF's Dec.
game, on April 4 against victory vs. Washington.
Kansas, and it was a pretty points when Allyson Speed score the final 12 points (
good bet that Fernandez hit both ends of a two shot the game en route to th
was feeling a lot better after free throw to make the victory, spearheaded b
USF pulled off a solid 61-50 score 35-26 just under a Saunders connecting on 8
win over Washington at the minute-and-a-half into the 10 from the free throw lin
Sun Dome. second stanza. down the stretch.
KaNeisha Saunders led The Huskies, however, On the night, USF woul
three players in double fig- would put together their end up shooting 38.1 per
ures for the Bulls with a own 11-2 run from the cent (16-42) from the fiel
game-high 16 points while 18:27 mark to the 14:06 while forcing the Huskie
Jessica Lawson and Se- mark of the second half to into 27 turnovers.
quoyah Griffin added 15 and tie the game at 37-all on a Williams and Rogers le
12 points respectively, lay-up by Mollie Williams. Washington with 12 and 1
Melissa Dalembert After USF recovered and points respectively in th
chipped in with nine points got the lead back to seven, loss.
along with career highs in 44-37 with 11:43 left, Wash- The Bulls held th
rebounds with 12 and steals ington would once again get Huskies' leading score
with five. back into the contest when Sami Whitcomb, to tw
USF (6-2), who is in the Williams tied the game hit- points on 0-6 shooting fror
midst of a five-game win- ting two free throws with the field, including 0-3 fror
ning streak, had one of its 6:19 left. behind the three-point ar
best defensive efforts of the The Huskies would then Whitcomb came into th
season in the first half hold- take its final two leads of game with USF averaging
ing Washington (2-4) to just the game each one-point 16.6 points per contest.
24 points and 31 percent (9- advantages with 5:28 left The Bulls will now take
29) shooting in the first 20 and 3:53 left in the contest. week off for final exams b(
minutes. After Regina Roberts fore getting back to work o
The Bulls would take its scored on a lay-up at the Dec. 13 at 4:30 p.m. against
six-point halftime lead and 3:53 mark to make the in-state foe Jacksonville.
push it to what was, at that score 50-49 Washington,
point, a game-high nine the Bulls would proceed to

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FINDLAY, Ohio The University of
South Florida women's track and field team
captured three events titles as the Bulls
completed their first meet of the season
Saturday at the Oiler Invitational in the
Malcolm Athletic Center hosted by Findlay
University. Team scores were not kept.
Freshman Dariel Jackson captured the
200 meters in her first collegiate action,
while junior Stephanie Duffy took first in
the pole vault. Senior Yvana Hepburn
made a strong statement to begin her last
season with the Bulls, winning the 60-me-
ter hurdles.
Jackson clocked in at 25.60, nearly a full
second faster than the second-place fin-
isher, to easily win the event title. Fellow photo courtesy of USF
rookie Ena Johnson finished eighth with a Stephanie Duffy, pole vaulter
time of 27.04. Jackson also took third in the
60 meters, running a time of 7.74 in the fi- previous high mark, as she moved up into
nals after going 7.76 in the preliminaries. eighth all-time on USF's top-10 list. War-
Hepburn took first in the prelims of the ren also threw 43-9.25 in the shot put for
60 hurdles in 8.63, then followed that up by seventh place.
running the finals in 8.62, a mere 0.04 sec- Senior Samantha Shade grabbed a pair of
bonds faster than Findlay's Raven Clay. top-5 finishes in the triple and long jumps.
Duffy, who owns USF's second-best in- Shade took fourth in the triple jump with a
door mark in the pole vault, cleared a leap of 37-5 feet, while also finishing fifth
height of 12-5.5 feet to finish in a tie for in the long jump with a mark of 17-4.25.
first with Courtney Siebenaller of Dayton, Junior Rachel Etienne went ninth in the
although Duffy had a higher seed coming long jump, while junior MaShonda Rayner
into the meet than Siebenaller. Junior Dana and freshman Tralanda Todd finished sev-
Webb finished in a tie for ninth with a mark enth and eighth, respectively, in the triple
of 10-11.75. jump.
Freshman Courtney Anderson began Senior Kayla Richmond finished in first
her collegiate career by clearing 5-6 in the in the 400 meters in 1:00.97, while fresh-
high jump, putting her in fourth place over- man Rachel James and junior Meagan
all. Anderson, who won the Florida state ti- Smithyman went 6-7 in the 800 meters
tle in the spring during her senior year of with times of 2:24.56 and 2:26.01, respec-
high school, earned a tie for fifth on USF's tively. USF also took fourth in the 4x400
all-time charts with her height. relay, finishing the race in 4:02.61.
Sophomore Lauren Noe, an Ohio native, The Bulls return to the track after the
took fifth in the weight throw with a heave holidays, as USF will head back to Ohio for
of 55-0.75 feet, while sophomore Atasha the Akron Quad Jan. 15, hosted by the Uni-
Warren easily threw a personal best of 53- versity of Akron.
7.75, more than 4 1/2 feet farther than her
Coach Jeff Osterman spreads Christmas cheer
to Hillsborough Kids Foster Care Program


TAMPA Join the Bulls in the spirit of
giving this holiday season and take part in
University of South Florida associate head
women's basketball coach Jeff Osterman's
Giving Tree which benefits the Hillsbor-
ough Kids Foster Care Program.
Select an angel off the Christmas tree at
entry three of the USF Sun Dome, at any
men's or women's basketball game, shop
for the item, and then bring the unwrapped
item to the drop off box provided at the
next home game for either team, or to the
women's basketball office until Dec. 21.
Donations will also be accepted during reg-
ular office hours at the women's basketball
office.
Hillsborough Kids, Inc. (HKI) oversees


the care of approximately 2,800 children
and teens in Hillsborough County due to
abuse or neglect. HKI's mission is to keep
kids safe while strengthening families.
Funded primarily through Florida's De-
partment of Children and Families, HKI is
the lead agency managing child welfare in
Hillsborough County.
Upcoming December men's and
women's basketball dates are as follows:
Dec. 13 men vs. Central Michigan (2 p.m.)
and women vs. Jacksonville (4:30 p.m.),
Dec. 16 men vs. UCF (7 p.m.), Dec. 17
women vs. Tulane (7 p.m.), Dec. 19 women
vs. North Carolina Central (4 p.m.), Dec.
20 women's vs. East Carolina or Houston
Baptist (noon or 2 p.m.).


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Total Time: 3 hours 25 min
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1 package Betty Crocker Original
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3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese,
softened
1 1/2 cups whipping (heavy) cream
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
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Variation:
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Calories 370
Total Fat 21g
Cholesterol 55 mg
Sodium 250 mg
Total Carbohydrate 41g
Protein 4g
PERCENT DAILY VALUE
Vitamin A 16 %; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 6 %; Iron
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The Bulls will have to do without their leading scorer until
Februray. Wednesday night, sophomore Gus Gilchrist was
injured during practice. Gilchrist severely sprained his ankle
and is unable to play. Gilchrist averages 18 points per game,
it will be a big void to fill.


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