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Prayers for Peace
at First Light
Members of KTC Tampa Bay, a local Buddhist
group joined together with a small gathering
of Quakers at their Meeting House in St. Pe-
tersburg at 7 a.m. New Year's morning to praiy
for peace. Those attending lit candles, chanted
Tibetan passages related to peace and offered
personal prayers. In the Quaker tradition,
much of the service was conducted in silence.
The annual affair was started by Gyalwang
Karmapa, the 17th a Buddist priest in Tibet
in 2000. The Quakers have been hosting the
local group since 2006. Services are conducted
worldwide beginning at the International Date
line on New Year's morning and then travel
west as the New Year dawns in each new time
zone. In addition to St. Petersburg services
were.held in Gainesville, Jacksonville, St. Au-
gustine; Athens and Columbus, Ohio; and
Erie and Indiana City, Pennsylvania. 16 peo- .
ple attended the vigil in St. Petersburg, with
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School Bus Stop
to Move
Pinellas County School Trans-
portation has agreed to move a
Gulfport school bus stop from 54
Street and 28 Avenue S. to further
north along 54 Street S. Gulfport.
Leisure Services made this request
on behalf of Councilwoman Michele
King. Initially the School Board de-
nied the request, but Leisure Services
Director Jim O'Reilly appealed the
decision and the Board approved
the appeal. Last Friday the bus stop
moved to the corner of 27 Avenue and
54 Street S.

Gulfport Walking Club
The Gulfport Walking Club will be
returning in January. There will be
a meeting and sign up on January 3
at 9 a.m. at the Gulfport Recreation
Center. The meeting will be fol-
lowed by a walk in Gulfport. Please
wear comfortable shoes and bring a
water bottle. The Walking club will
only be, walking on Thursdays this
year. Please call John at 893-1079 if
you have any questions. See you on
January 3.

Massachusetts
Society to Meet
The Massachusetts Society will
meet on Wednesday, January 9 at
the Gulfport Lions Club, 4630 Tifton
Drive So. at 1 p.m. Event to feature an
auction. All items must be in working
order. Refreshments will be served.
New and old members welcome.

















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Gulfport Multipurpose Senior Center Foundation with a check for $1236.35. The two ran a
Holiday Boutique in the Senior Center Lbbby and raised funds throughout the holiday sea-
son. The Senior Center Foundation is a not-for-profit organization which exists to benefit
programs, activities and needs at the Center.
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Garden Club to
Hold Evening Meeting
The Garden Club of St. Petersburg
will hold an evening meeting on
tuesday, January 8 at 7 p.m. .at the
Garden'Center, 500 Sunset Drive
S. in St.- Petersburg. The program
will be "St. PEtersburg: A Palm
Paradise". Phil Stager from the City
Beautiful Commission will speak on
palms, the right palm in the right
location, pruning, fertilization and
irrigation and how to recognize com-
mon palm diseases. The public is
welcome.

Events at American
Legion Post 125
By George Brierley, Commander
Happy New Year! I hope this will be
a good year for everyone. The party
at the Post was a great success and
a good time was had by all.
Our blood drive netted 24 pints of
blood. Thank you to everyone who
donated.
Friday, January 4, dinner will be
baked or battered haddock, fries,
cole slaw, roll and butter for $7.75.
The second entr6e will be vegetable
lasagna, cole slaw, roll and. butter
for $.6.
Saturday, January 5, we will be
serving honey mustard chicken,
mashed potatoes, vegetable, roll,
butter and dessert for $6.50. All din-
ners are served from 5 to 7 p.m.
Join us every Sunday from 8:30
to 11 a.m. for our all-you-can-eat


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eggs cooked the way you want them.
All this for only $K5"0.
The Real McCoys Band is here
Friday and Saturday nights from 7
to 11 p.m. Come in for dinner and
stick around for dancing and listen-
ing to the music offered by the best
band in town.
Lunches are served on Tuesdays,
Wednesdays and Thursdays from
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Fridays and
Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.


Tuesdays and Thursdays come in
and sing with Ron's karaoke at 7 p.m.
Darts are played every Saturday at
8 p.m. Play- pool for free on
Saturdays.
Bingo is played every Wednesday
starting at 6 p.m. Fourteen $50
games are played, plus two progres-
sive cover-all games for $250. Join
us for an evening of fun and games.
We are located at 6440 Fifth
Avenue S. in St. Petersburg. The
phone number is 347-6085.
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Tickets on Sale for
"Anybody for Murder?"
The Gulfport Community Players
will open the play, "Anybody for
Murder?" at the Hickman Theater
on January 10. The play will run for
three weeks and will close on January
27. This play is a very physical come-
dy/thriller and was written by Brian
Clemens and Dennis Spooner. One of
these writers also wrote the TV series,
"The Avengers".
Tickets are on sale now for $15
each and are available at Eileen's
Resale Boutique, the Beach Bazaar,
the Gulfport Casino, the Gulfport
Chamber of Commerce, at the door, or
by calling 322-0316 for advance sales.
For more information, visit www.
gulfportcommunityplayers.org .


Dessert Goes to the
Dogs at Elements
Elements Global Cuisine Restaurant
in Gulfport is celebrating its 1 Year
Anniversary on January 5, 2008,
and in conjunction with this mile-
stone, the restaurant will be donating
$1 from each dessert sold between
January 2 and January 31, 2008 to


"Get Rescued.. .in Gulfport".
"We can hardly believe how fast this
year went by and the incredible sup-
port-re have received from the com-
munity, so it is always important to
give something back when possible."
says Chef/Owner Jose Luis Pawelek.
Get Rescued...In Gulfport" was estab-
lished in 2005 with the sole purpose of
bringing together a dozen 501 (c) (3)
registered 'non profit' animal rescue
charities such as www.saveourstray-
sinc.com, www.coastalpoodlerescue.
org and www.spcafl.org. Their next
event will'be held on Saturday March
1, at the Gulfport Casino on Shore
Boulevard and is expected to be five
times larger than 2007.
,"So come. in to Elements Global
Cuisine and finish your meal with
dessert." says Chef Jose Luis. "Even
stop by and take one home, if you can,
especially knowing that $1 will go to a
great organization." adds Catherine.
For dinner reservations: Elements
Global Cuisine, 3121 Beach Boulevard
in Gulfport, 343-9894 or visit www.el-
-ementsglobalcuisine.com.
For information on, "Get Rescued...
in Gulfport" visit www.getrescuedin-
gulfport.com.


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Antiques Show
Returns to Coliseum
The Sunshine City Antiques &
Collectibles Show, Tampa Bay's
most widely attended and antici-
pated antiques show, returns to
St. Petersburg's historic Coliseum
January 11-13, 2008.
Nationally recognized as one
of Florida's top antique shows,
last January's show drew nearly
6,000 shoppers including film star
Kelly Preston and HGTV's Kitty
Bartholomew.
The Sunshine City Antiques &
Collectibles Show features nearly
100 exhibitors from throughout the
United States. Along with antique
furniture, art, porcelain, pottery,
glass, silver, vintage clothing, toys
and jewelry this year's show will
include Civil War & World War II
militaria, Americana folk art and
advertising and the largest display of
antique phones that you can actually
use!
"This is one of the most popular
shows we host at the Coliseum," said
Coliseum manager Lauren Kleinfeld.
"The show attracted thousands of


people to the Coliseum and St. Pete
last year."
St. Petersburg's only antiques show
also features a certified appraisal fair
on Saturday and Sunday. Antique
appraising has become a hot business
- spurred on by the cult-like success
of the Antiques Road Show the most
watched series on PBS. Appraisals,
will cost $5 per item.
The Sunshine City Antiques &
Collectibles Show runs Friday from
5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday
from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission is $6 for adults. Paid ad-
mission is good for the entire week-
end. Children 12 and under are free.
Parking is also free.
The Coliseum a restored 1920's big
band dance hall is located at 535
Fourth Avenue N. in downtown St.
Petersburg.
The Sunshine City Antiques &
Collectibles Show is sponsored by
Whitney Bank and Central Avenue
Antique Marketplace and is produced
by Pair of Pirates Antiques. For infor-
mation, contact 823-4130 or log on to
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For
Councilmember
Ward 1

City of Gulfport
Active in Gulfport civic
organizations for over
35 years
Cub Scout Pack 315
Gulfport Little League
(both thru 3 sons)
Founding Member of the
Gulfport Community Players
And
Gulfport Historical Society
20 years with the City of
Gulfport Human Resources
Serving on:
Planning & Zoning Board
Ordinance Review Committee
Served on:
Charter Review Committee
4th of July Committee
and various other
committees.
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Gulfport's First
'Friday Art Walk
Treat yourself to exclusive and ex-
traordinary art at Gulfport's First
Friday Art Walk from 6-10 p.m. on
Friday, January 4. Over 30 talented
artisans, crafters, authors and enter-
tainers sell their unique talents along
Beach Boulevard. Shop the eclectic
offerings while listening to a variety
of live entertainment throughout
the Village. Live entertainment in-
cludes Free Range, Fred Walker, and
a variety of music at the infamous
"GulfPorch"!


View Mars through the telescope of
SPAC's "sidewalk astronomer", John
Dobson and enjoy a shopping and
dining experience like no other. For
more information call 322-521'7.


Gulfport Lions Club
Spaghetti Supper
The Gulfport Lions Club will be
hosting their second Spaghetti Sup-
per ion Saturday, January 12 from
4-7 p.m. at 4630 Tifton Dr. So.,
right behind the Gulfport Marina. .
This will be their last dinner until
September. All these events support


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their community outreach programs
in sight conservation.
The menu will consist of spaghetti
and meatbdlls, salad, garlic bread,
dessert, coffee or tea. This is an all
you can eat supper, so bring your ap-
petite, your family and friends.
Cost is $6 per ticket. Tickets avail-
able from Lions Club members, the
Gulfport Chamber of Commerce or at
the door.

Beta Sigma Phi
Laureate Epsilon Theta's executive
board will meet on Monday, January
7 at the Bob Evans Restaurant on
66 Street and 22 Avenue in
St. Petersburg at 7 p.m. The board
will finalize plans for the reciproc-
ity social to entertain Kappa Sigma
Chapter on Saturday, January 19
with a Pajama Party Brunch.
The first regular meeting of 2008
will be held on Wednesday, January 9
at 7 p.m. at the home of Joyce Keller.
Val Rankin will present the program
on First Lady Dolly Madison.
For more information, please call
321-2849.


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- Audition for
"Arms and the Man"
The Gulfport Community Players
will be holding auditions for George
Bernard Shaw's drama, "Arms
and the Man", at their Back Door
Theater. The auditions will take
place on January 14 and 15 at 7 p.m.
The Back Door Theater is located at
4919- 17 Avenue S. in Gulfport.
Frank Hale will be the director for
this play and he needs five males
and three females of various adult
ages. The auditions will be cold script
reading and all interested people are
urged to try out for a part. This play
is a three-act satire on war and the
professional fighting man, and will


run from March 13 through March
23 at the Catherine A. Hickman
Theater of Gulfport.
For more information on the audi-
tions, the Players, or directions on
how to get to the Back Door Theater,
visit the Players' website at: www.
gulfportcommunityplayers.org.
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We have it at the Teen Night Program
located at the Gulfport Recreation
Center. The Teen Night Program
is held on Monday, Wednesday and
Friday nights from.6:00-9:00 p.m. for
middle and high school students up
to age 17. There is a gymnasium for


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indoor sports such as basketball, vol-
leyball, dodgeball and more. There is
a game room to play pool, ping-pong,
foosball, air hockey, arcade games,
X-Box, watch TV and more. The pro-
gram also participates in monthly
field trips, lock-ins, cooking projects
and is supervised by three qualified
Recreation Leaders. Annual regis-
tration is $2 for Gulfport residents
and $20 for non-residents. Parent or
guardian must be present at registra-
tion and provide proof of residency.
The Rec Center is located at 5730
Shore Boulevard S. in Gulfport. Call
893-1068.

Free Writing Workshop
St. Petersburg College will sponsor
a free writing workshop beginning on
Saturday, January 5Trom 1-2:30 p.m.
at the St. Pete College Library, Fifth
Avenue and 66 Street North. Brush
upon your writing skills, put your
creative ideas down on paper and
share with others who enjoy writing.
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News From VFW
Post #39
By Stacy McBeth
Happy New Year to all from ev-
eryone at VFW Post #39. The Post
is closed on Monday. We open at 1
p.m. Tuesday through Friday and
Sunday. Saturday the. Post will
open at 8 a.m. and breakfast will
be served until 11 a.m. Thursday
the Ladies Auxiliary will meet at
7 p.m. Friday Bill will DJ and host
karaoke. The "AH Club" will meet
at 5:13 p.m. Saturday Roger "The


* Almighty Sixx" will be here at
7 p.m. to DJ. Sunday join us for food,
fun arid football. Go Bucsa
Thanks go out to Rose Ann Seaman
for her donation to the Hand Me
Around Program. Janice is collecting
supplies for our soldiers to be sent
out through the Military Assistance
Program.
Our Post is located at 2599 Central
Avenue. Just look for the big torpedo
out front. Stop by and visit. There's
a seat with your name on it.


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Worthington
to
Gulfport City Council
Ward 3

Integrity
Dedication
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PROVEN
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Current City Councilman
Lifelong Gulfport Resident
Married Grown Children
CURRENT MEMBERSHIP
Gulfport Historical Society
Gulfport Chamber of Commerce
American Legion Post 125
FORMER SERVICE
Retired Captain Gulfport Volunteer
Fire Department, 26 years
Founder, former lead advisor
for Gulfport's Boy Scout Fire
Explorer Post 2909
Gulfport Beach Re-Development
Committee
Gulfport July 4th Committee
Millenium Celebration Committee
Honeywell retiree, 36 years

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Gem, Jewelry and
Mineral Show and Sale
The members of the Pinellas Geo-
logical Society and other local gem
and mineral clubs will be showing
their cut gems, silver and gold jew-
elry, inlay work, intarsia, wire wrap,
beading, cabachons, ornamental
mineral eggs and collections of rocks
and minerals for your viewing plea-
sure and purchase on Jan. 11-13 in
the Parkside Room at the Largo .Cul-
tural Center. Hours are Friday and
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sun-
day noon to 5 p.m. The address is 105


Central Park in Largo.
This show is for the public of all ages
who are fascinated by and enjoy see-
ing and learning more about nature's
beauty in gems, rocks and minerals.
For'more information, call Hugh at
894-2440.

Enter Mainsail
Arts Festival
Artist entry applications are now
available for the 33rd Annual
Mainsail Arts Festival to be held
April 19 and 20 in Vinoy Park on St.
Petersburg's downtown waterfront.


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For an application or information,
visit www.mainsailartsfestival.
org, click on "Artist Info" and "2008
Application" in the left menu; or send
a self addressed, stamped envelope
to Mainsail Arts Festival, Inc., P.O.
Box 2842, St. Petersburg, FL 33731;.
or call 892-5885 (leave a message).
Artist entry applications must be
postmarked by January 12, 2008.
Entry fees include a $25 non-re-
fundable jury fee and a $225 space
fee (for a 10 X 10-ft space). All fees
are due at time of application, along
with four slides, including one of en-
tire display and three showing art
work.

Audition for "The Last
Night of Ballyhoo"
The St. Petersburg Little Theatre
will hold auditions for 'The Last
Night of Ballyhoo" by Alfred Uhry.
From the Pulitzer Prize winning
author of Driving Miss Daisy; an in-
timate portrait of Southern Jewish
community life, delightfully humor-
ous, romantic and insightful.
Auditions will be held Monday
and Tuesday, January 14 and 15 at
7 p.m. at the theatre, 4025 31 Street
S. in St. Petersburg. They are seek-
ing a cast of two women, 40 to 50;
one man, 40 to 60; two women, 18
to early 20s and two men, 20 to 30.
Production dates are February 29 -
March 16.
For information call 866-2059 or
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Be A Safe And
Smarter Boater
Do you want to boat responsibly?
St. Petersburg Sail and Power
Squadron will be offering its seven-
week Squadron Boating course to the
general public starting on.Monday,
January 7 at the St Petersburg
Sailing Center, Demens Landing.
The course includes legal and
safety requirements, trailering,
lines and knots, waterway signs,
weather, rules of the road, introduc--
tion to navigation, nautical charts
and much more. The course satisfies
Florida's education requirement for
boaters under age 21.
For registration and information,
leave a message at 565-4453 or visit
www.boating-stpete.org.

Grief Support
Group to Meet
GriefShare will meet on Sunday
mornings from 10:30 until noon
starting January 6 through April 6.
Anyone is welcome to meet in the
Fellowship 'Room at Cornerstone
Community Church, 6745 38 Avenue
N. in St. Petersburg. For more infor-
mation or brochures, call the church
at 343-7747.
Each of the 13 sessions include a


DVD featuring top experts on grief
and recovery subjects. Begin at any
session each is "self-contained".

Join the Senior
Softball League
Woodlawn Senior Softball League
is looking for men and women age 50
and over to join the. fun. Call Max
Clay at 866-2313 or Frank Hragyil
at 391-3714 or email Frank at
frankhragyil@gmail.com.


Polish
American Society
The Polish American Society located
at 1343 Beach Drive S.E. in St. Pe-
tersburg (next to the Coast Guard
Station) is open for dancing and din-
ner on Sundays. Dancing is from
4-7 p.m. Members $5, guests $7. Din-
ner available from 2:30-4 p.m. by
calling 526-6835 for reservations.
Visit www.polishsociety.org for more
information.


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Correction
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with the Vice-Mayorship. An article in the December 27, 2007 Gabber stated
otherwise.


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920 58th St. N. 346-9551
(Between Big Lots & Bealls Outlet)
Open 8:00am to 10pmr
1 The Gardens on Central
1- 3501 Central Ave. 323-0146
S(Across from Burger King & Churches)
I Open 7:00am to I 1 pm


Rotary Club of
St. Petersburg West
The Rotary Club of St. Petersburg
West meets at the Gulfport
Neighborhood Center, 1617 49 Street
S. in Gulfport every.Wednesday at
7:45 a.m. Guests are welcome and a
full breakfast is served.
For more information, call Susan-
Taylor, President, at 480-3730,


Women for Sobriety
A self-help group for women with
drinking problems is held on Satur-
days at 9:45 a.m. at the Peninsula
Inn and Spa, 2937. Beach Boulevard
in Gulfport. The group will learn.
and practice the "New Life" program
from Women for Sobriety, a national
self-help program for women.
The "New Life" program teaches
women ways in which to cope with
life's problems. Women learn ways
to feel good about themselves. This
program recognizes that women al-
coholics' biggest need in recovery is
to find self-worth and self-esteem to
overcome the debilitating feelings of
guilt.
Women for Sobriety has self'
help groups all across the country,
helping women to recover from"
the devastation of alcoholism.
To join this group call Joanie Clar-
kin at, 347-3687. To receive the
program literature, send a self-ad-
dressed stamped business size en-
relope to the national office at WFS,
Inc., POB 618, Quakertown, PA
18951-0618.


541 49th Street S.* St. Petersburg, FL 33707

(727) 898-8463
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Gulfport Garden Club
The Gulfport Garden Club' will be
touring the Gizella Kopsick Palm
Arboretum on January 10. There are
currently more than 500 palms and
cycds representing some 100 species
from around the world in this two-acre
park which is located on North Shore
Drive at the foot of 10 Avenue NE
(just north of North Shore Swimming
Pool and the Vinoy Resort).
The program begins at 1 p.m. Those
wishing to" carpool can meet at the
Hickman Theatre at 12:30 p.m.
Others should be at the Arboretum
shortly before 1 p.m. After the tour
*some may want to go to Panera
Bread (on Fourth Street N. across
from Sunken Gardens) for lunch. So
get your friends together and plan to
be a part of this outing! Questions re-
garding the Palm Arboretum may be
directed to Barbara Purtee.
After our lovely Christmas luncheon
at the Wine Cellar, we could all ben-
efit from a nice walk! Thank you,
Joyce, for a delightful lunch.
Deadline for reservations for the
February ,14 bus trip to Harry Leu
Gardens has been extended. The
*cost is $43 which includes bus and
admission. Please send your check
made out to Gulfport Garden Club to
Barbara Dye.


Scandinavian Club
The Scandinavian Club meets the
first Friday of the month at Banquet
Masters on Park Boulevard in Pinel-
las Park. Reservations are required.
Please call 546-5472.


The Fine Wine and &Sirit Source


Wine Tasting
6pn-8pm
Every Friday
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Line Dance Class at
Gulfport Presbyterian
Gulfport Presbyterian Church,
5313 27 Avenue So. in Gulfport of-
fers two line dance classes on Mon-
day mornings. The basic beginner
class is from 9-10:25 a.m. and the
easy intermediate class is held from
10:35-noon. These classes are both
designed to be a low pressure, high
fun, low impact way to exercise.
Cost is $5 for one or both class-
es. Peggy Steelman, a long time
Gulfport resident, is the instructor.
Call Peggy at 343-9304 for more in-
formation.



PRESBYTE



Welcomes You
Worship & Junior Sunday School.......10:30 a.m.
TenliflcThesday...................3:30-5:00 p.m.
53227hAv.S 321-886


Hadassah Book
Discussion Group -
The St. Petersburg Hadassah Book
Discussion Group Meeting will be
held at 10 a.m. at Congregation
B'nai Israel, 300.58 Street N. in St.
Petersburg on Wednesday, January
16. The book to be discussed will be
"The Reader" by Bernard Schlink.

Support Groups
for Anxiety
Recovery Inc. (www.recovery-inc.
org) is a support self-help group for
anxiety and depression with steps
to feel better and raise self-esteem.
Meetings are at these locations:

First United Methodist
Church of Gulfport,
www.gulfportumc.org
zRth A e. S Y53r S. 31-62


Hope Lutheran Church, 1801 62nd
Ave. No., St. Petersburg, Thurs-
days, 1 p.m. and Unitarian Church,
719 Arlington Ave. at Mirror Lake
Drive, St. Petersburg, Wednesdays,
6:30 p.m. Meetings last from 1-1/2 to
2 hours.
Call 525-1749 for more informa-
tion.


Pilgrim.

Church
10:30am Worship
9:15am Adult Education
You Are Always Welcome
"Diversity our strength, God's love our bond"
6315 Central Ave.
727-347-1226



Our Savior Lutheran Church
and School
Pastor Paul Burtzlaff
301 58th St. South
St. Petersburg, FL. 33707





St. Philip's Anglican Church
Traditional piscopal and Catholic
1928 BCP Mass 10 am Sunday's
Church As It Used To Be!
Come Join Our Family
Nursery Provided.
4545 10th Ave. North
328-9477
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PASADENA COMMUNITY

CHURCH

start the New Year with Us!
8:55 am Traditional (Chapel)
8:55 am Contemporary (Sanctuary)
9:50 am Classes for All Ages
9:50 am Singles & Friends in Faith (Chapel)
11:00 am Traditional (Sanctuary)
Sign Language Interpretation at Sanctuary Services
227 70th Street S. (2nd Ave. S. at Pasadena Ave.) St. Petersburg, FL 33707
Phone 727-381-2499 www.pasadenacommunitychurch.org






West Coast
Orchid Society
The Florida West Coast Orchid
Society will hold their monthly meet-
ing, on the second Thursday of the
month, January llth, at 7:30 p.m.
at the -Pinellas County Cooperative
Extension (Botanical Gardens),
12175 125 Street N. in Largo. An
educational class will be held at
7 p.m. with a short meeting at
7:30 p.m. followed by our featured
speaker, Patrick Mannens, Hoboken/
Antwerpen, Belgium, Europe.
An orchid sale, raffle, and refresh-
ments follow. Visitors are welcome.
Free admission and parking. For more
information, please call 725-1719.

Carols by.
Candlelight Review
By Jim Minder
The Gulfport Lions Club hosted
our 2007 Carols by Candlelight with
members of the general,public on
December 21. We sang our religious
and secular Christmas Carols to mu-
sic provided by past District Governor
Norman Axanders who did a fantas-
tic job! Our members provided pastry
treats including pies, cheesecake,
cookies and cherry crunch, all of
which were delicious.
This year we asked members of our
audience to share their Christmas


memories with the group. I have
lived around the world being horn
in Germany so I shared how to say
"Merry Christmas" and "Happy New
Year" in German, Hawaiian, Italian
and Spanish. One woman in her 70's
told us about receiving a special doll
one year at a tender age. Another
told us about Christmas in a foreign
country and someone told us about
four youngsters who formed a quar-
tet to sing Christmas Carols at com-
munity events and then donated the
proceeds to feed the poor. We plan to
continue this feature of reminiscing
to future programs. Lion Les McEwen
and Margaret Victor did a solo per-
formance of "White Christmas".
We at the Gulfport Lions Club want
you to be aware of our efforts to as-
sist the visually impaired. It is just
that simple. Contact us when the
need arises.
Finally, we wish to thank you, for
your participation in our 2007 Carols
by Candlelight. Your involvement
made it an overwhelming success!

American Legion
Post 122 All Nurses
Regular meetings are held the first
Friday of every month at 1 p.m. at the
American Legion Post 273, American
Legion Drive, Madeira Beach. For
more information, call 577-0142.


Srme anmr u The Best Grilled
w/Free16oz. Drink I431 49th St. S. Chicken Sandwich
$9 89 I (Next to Save On seafood) & Wings EVER!
Expites January 15th
Large Buffalo Wings Gd1 12 Chicken
Wing Party Platters Gizzards & Livers
Seafood Salads
Chicken Sandwiches
Combinations
(Fish & Shrimp) Hamburgers & Hot Dogs
fChicken & Shrimo cMa nrganre


Judy Ryerson

For
Councilmember
Ward 1
City of Gulfport
Serving on:
Planning & Zoning Board
Ordinance Review Committee
Served on:
Charter Review Committee
4th of July Committee
and various other
committees.
20 years with the City of
Gulfport Human Resources
Active in Gulfport civic
organizations for over
35 years
Cub Scout Pack 315
Gulfport Little League
(both thru 3 sons)

Founding Member of the
Gulfport Community Players
And
Gulfport Historical Society
Political Advertisement paid for and approved
by Judy Ryerson for Councilmember Ward 1


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Cemetery
Opening & Closing of the burial
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VA marker or headstone
'ttre cov.-ered (or honorablyv dtlchwaged
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Drivers should
exercise some restraint.
Q: I have often wondered -if allow-
ing dogs to run around freely in cars
or transported in the backs of open
trucks without being retrained ever
causes accidents. A dog running
around in a car has to be major dis-
traction and most likely often blocks
full vision of the driver. Do dogs ever
fall out of the backs of trucks? It
seems to me that there ought to be
laws prohibiting the transportation
of animals without proper restraint.
I have often thought that we should
have a national "transport your pet
safely week" to draw attention to this
problem.
A: Although I do not have numbers
regarding the number of accidents
caused by free-roaming pets in cars
and trucks, your concerns are justi-
fied. A free-roaming pet can obstruct
the view of the driver and can be a
major distraction. Accidents can be


caused by animals moving unexpect-
edly and because of obstructed views
through rear windows and rear view
mirrors. Of course animals hanging
out of windows and running unre-
strained in the backs of trucks can
cause serious accidents.
Fortunately, there are many safe
ways to restrain pets in moving ve-
hicles. Using a secured crate is the
safest form of confinement. The crate
should be large enough to allow the
dog or cat to fully stand up and turn
around comfortably. Crates placed in
the beds of trucks should be securely
bolted to the floor or strapped so that
they cannot slide around during ac-
celeration or sudden stops.
Using a properly fitting restraint
harness specifically designed for pets
is the next best option to using an
animal crate while transporting pets.
Pet harnesses can be purchased at
most pet stores and online. Of course
the lead on the harness should be
short enough to keep the pet from
roaming throughout the automobile.


Animals on long leads can actually
be more dangerous than free-roam-,
ing animals. There are many reports
of dogs on long leads in the beds of
trucks falling out and being dragged
to gruesome deaths.
A third alternative for restraining
pets in station wagons and vans is
the use of dividers to confine the ani-
mals t)o the rear portion of the vehicle.
However, if the animal is free-roam-
ing behind a divider it still might ob-
struct the view to the rear and might
be thrown against the divider during
a sudden, unexpected stop.
There are laws regarding the trans-
port of pets in some localities. Of
course, making these laws more wide-
spread is a worthy cause and could
result in reducing the frequency of
serious accidents involving trans-
ported pets and their owners.
Q: This might seem strange, bit our
dog seems to be calmer when we are
reading and listening to. soft classi-
cal music than when we are watch-
ing television. Of course, we are more
calm while listening to good music,
too. Are we just imaging that mu-
sic calms our dog? Is there anything
published in the scientific literature
about this?
A: Just as in humans, what our
dogs listen to does seem to have an
effect on their behaviors. It has been
shown that uncomplicated classical
music does have a calming effect on
dogs and babies. A new book titled
"Through a Dog's Ear" by Joshua
Leeds and Susan Wagner (Sounds
True, $18.95) addresses how music
affects dogs. This book explains how
to use sound to improve the health
and behavior of our canine compan-
. ions.


Clubs,Organizations
ory Ideas?
Get the Word Out!
Call Anne at
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Deadline Monday Noon
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Gulfport Senior Center
Daily Menu
Meals are available at the Gulfport Senior
Center. 5501 27th Avenue So., in Gulfport

Monday, JANUARY 7
Swiss Steak w/Country Gravy
Italian Flat Beans
Potatoes O'Brien
Whole Grain Bread/Margarine
Pear Cup
Low Fat Milk
Tuesday, JANUARY 8
Sliced Ham w/Fruit Sauce
Whipped Sweet Potatoes
Broccoli, Carrot & Cauliflower Mix
Whole Wheat Bread/Margarine
Applesauce Cup
Low Fat Milk
Wednesday, JANUARY 9
Stewed Chicken w/Vegetables
Yellow Rice w/Tomatoes & Peppers
Chopped Spinach
Whole Grain Bread/Margarine
Low Fat Milk
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Thursday, JANUARY 10
Swedish Meatballs w/Mushroom
Gravy
Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
Green Peas
Whole Grain Bread/Margarine
Mixed Fruit Cup
Low Fat Milk
Friday, JANUARY 11
Three Bean Chili
White Rice
Glazed Carrots
Tossed Salad w/French Dressing
Cornbread/Margarine
Banana
Low Fat Milk


(727) 323-3892
www.AuntieLyndasPetCare.com
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Animal Friendly
Vendors Wanted
Get Rescued in Gulfport seeks ani-
mal friendly vendors for the third an-
nual Get Rescued in Gulfport event
on March 1. The event takes place
on Beach Boulevard S. from noon to
5 p.m. Animal friendly vendors may
apply now through February 15. All
other vendors may apply between
January 15 and February 15.
Get Rescued in Gulfport was estab-
lished in 2005 with the sole purpose
of bringing together registered non-
profit animal rescue charities. The
City of Gulfport supports the festi-
val that will allow rescue groups to


showcase adoptable pets, promote
their work and raise money so their
cause may be continued.
For sponsorship or vendor opportu-
nities, please call 322-5217 or e-mail
GulfportEvents@Gmail.com.

Linus of Gulfport
Linus of Gulfport has moved to
Gulfport Presbyterian Church, 5312
27th Ave. So. in the main social hall
every Thursday from 10-noon. They
make bonnets, blankets and boo-
ties, etc. for premature babies at
All Children's Hospital and Bay-
front Hospital. To help, call "Sam" at
322-0859.


SPCA Pet of the Week
SA four-year-old Chocolate Lab mix, Zeus is lovable and
gets along with the other pets you may have in your
home, though prefers to go to a home without cats and
children older than 13. He is playful and very loyal to
his family. To meet Zeus, stop by the SPCA Tampa Bay,
9099 130th Avenue North in Largo, or call 727-586-3591,
today. Be sure to check out the SPCA's online kennel at
www.SPCATampaBay.org.








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Rec Center to
Offer Modeling Class
A new Modeling class forming at the
Gulfport Recreation Center needs in-
terested participants. The classes are
in 10 week sessions and are $5 a class
for a one hour session. There is a $95
registration fee.
There will be two classes on Friday
evening. Ages 8-13 will nfeet from 6-7
p.m. and ages 14-16 will meet from
7:15-8:15 p.m. If interested please
call John at 893-1079 to be put on the
interested list. Start date will be an-
nounced once they have the minimum
number of participants.


MARSP
The St. Petersburg Chapter of the
Michigan Association of Retired
School Personnel will meet at 11:30
a.m. on Tuesday, January 8 at the
Piccadilly Cafeteria, 1900 34 Street
N. in St. Petersburg. The speaker will.


be Renee Roman who is a Fishery
Biologist for the National Fishery
Service. She will speak on the mission
of the NMFS and her role in protect-
ing our marine natural resources and
food supply For more information, call
Laura Nordstrom at 865-9867.


Tour Barbara
Gilberg Habitat
By Natalie Leggette
Tour Barbara Gilberg Habitat,
1600 Pasadena Avenue on Tuesday,
January 15 at 10 a.m. when the topic
will be "The Beauty of Nature". Please
join me to learn about Florida native
plants. The environment and the fu-
ture of the Florida landscape needs to
be maintained and replenished.
Anyone who has a group can contact
me to tour the park or I will come
to your location and give a talk on a
wide variety of topics. Call 384-0701
for more information.


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Natural History .
Speaker Series
Boyd Hill Nature Preserve will
present the fifth presentation of the
their Natural History Speaker Series
on Tuesday, January 8 at 7:30 p.m.
Donna Bollenbach, Flora Fauna
Fotography, will speak on "The Art
of Nature Photography".
She will talk about the unique
secrets of capturing the beauty
of the outdoors in your photogra-
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of Florida while spending time in the
many natural areas of the state.
The Preserve is located at
1101 Country Club Way S. in St.
Petersburg. Call 893-7326 for more
information. Free.

Town Shores
Golf Outing
The January Golf Scramble is all set
for Saturday, January 26. Get your


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foursome together or we will partner
you with a group. This event is open
to all men and women residents. This
includes owners, renters and guests
of Town Shores.
The outing will be again held at
the Terra Ceia Bay Country Club
in Palmetto a short drive over the
Sunshine Skyway Bridge. The price
of $43 includes 18 holes of golf,
cart, lunch, beverages and prizes.
Registration will be at 7:45 a.m. and
a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m.
Make checks out to the Terra Ceia
Bay Country Club and all checks
must be in by Monday, January
21. Please get checks to Lew Lamb,
Gene Marckini, Chet Halgas or Jim
Walters.

Pass-A-Grille
Beach Art Mart
Pass-A-Grille Beach Art Mart, host-
ed by Suntan Art Center, will be held
on the patio in historic Pass-A-Grille
.every Saturday from 9 2 begin-
ning January 5. Local artists and
artisans will sell photography, fused
glass objects, jewelry for your ears to
your feet, paintings, metal art, wooden
chairs and furniture and much more.
Located between 10 and 9 Avenues on
Gulf Way, across the street from the
well-known Hurricane Restaurant.
For questions call 363-2144 or email
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Tai Chi Society to.
Hold Open House
The St. Petersburg branch of the
InternatIonal Taoist Tai Chi Society,
1833 Dr. MLK St. No. will hold an
Open House on January 12 from 10
a.m. to 1 pm. The public is welcome;
Demonstrations, information and-
meet the teachers.
Seven new classes daytime, eve-
nings and Saturdays will start
beginning the week of JanuAry 14,
"2008. Tai Chi is an ancient thinese
exercise, which uses slow movements
to increase flexibility, balance and


This N' That in S6uth
Pasadena
By Sibylle Stajich
Civic Association
The South Pasadena Civic Asso-
ciation will meet on Wednesday,
January 9 at 1:30 p.m. at City
Hall. .Event features a wine and
cheese party, entertainment and
much more.


health. The Taoist Tai Chi Society
is a noif profit, charitable organiza-
tion. Volunteers teach all classes.
For more information call 896-2620,
email to stpetersburg.fl@ttcs.org or
visit http://www.taoist.org/branches/
usa/florida/stpetersburg/.


Call For Artists .
Suntan Art Center will sponsor
an Open Awards Show January 12
through February 28 in the four:
galleries of the historic Don Vista
Cultural Arts Center, 3300 Gulf
Boulevard in St. Pete Beach.


-Artists who work in a variety of
media and art areas are invited to
submit one piece of work (painting,
sculpture, original craft, photogra-
phy, pottery, textiles, multi-media,
etc).
Over $1,000 in cash prizes and gifts
will be awarded in three areas: two-
dimensional work, three-dimensional
work, and photography.
For more information on enter-
ing this exhibition, stop by the Don
Vista or check the website at www.
suntanart.org.






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Child custody can be given exclu-
sively to one spouse, or you can share
joint custody. In most cases, one par-
ent has sole custody/and the children
live with that parent. The other par-
ent usually has visitation rights and
takes the children-on weekends, holi-
days, or vacations. In certain circum-
stances, the parties agree or the court
may order joint physical custody
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with both parents on a regular basis.
Frequently, spouses share responsi-
bility for important decisions affect-
ing their children, such as choosing
schools and medical treatment.
If you are unable to agree on cus-
tody, the court will award it based on
considerations such as parental fit-
ness, the preferences of the children,
and their age and sex. A party who
later wants a change in custody must
show that conditions have changed
and that a new arrangement is in the
best interest of the children.
Spousal support is called alimony
or maintenance. Either you or your
spouse may be entitled to spousal
support depending on your income
and property, your standard of liv-
ing, your financial needs, and the
circumstances leading to the divorce.
If you and your spouse are unable to
agree on support, a judge will decide
who should pay it, how much is to be
paid, and how long it will continue.
The judge may award spousal sup-
port until the receiving spouse is self
supporting or until death or remar-
riage of the receiving spouse.
You and your spouse are both re-
sponsible for the support of your
children. If you cannot agree on the
proportion of support between you,
the court will apportion the responsi-
bility based on custody, your income,
financial resources and other obliga-


tions.
In some cases, you and your spouse
may go back to court in later years
to ask the judge to increase or reduce
spousal or child support. However,
you must be able to show that there
.has 'been a change in financial re-
sourc6s or need.
by Robert J. Myers, Esq.
Robert J. Myers is managing attor-
ney of the Estate and Trust Division
of Maney & Gordon, P.A., located at
1135 Pasadena Ave. So., Ste. 140, St.
Petersburg, FL. The telephone num-
ber "727-347-5131. Mr. Myers wel-
comes call regarding this article and
other related legal topics. This col-
umn outlines general legal principles
and is not intended to give you legal
advice. If you have a specific question
about the law, please consult an at-
torney.



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and significant others are invited to a
cocktail social on Friday, January 4
in the clubhouse from 4-6 p.m. Bring
your favorite cocktail. Punch and ap-
petizers will be provided. .
Anybody for Murder? This 'delight-
ful play will be on stage this month
at the Catherine Hickman Theater
in" Gulfport. They will be joining
the Nottingham group on Sunday,
January 27 for the matinee perfor-
mance. Call Judy or Marcia to reserve
your seat.


For all the snowbirds who are just
arriving or any new residents (own-
ers and renters) who are interested
in joining the Red Hat group, please
call Judy at 344-7558 or Marcia at
384-0188.

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different locations. Call John Tebo
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a workshop dealing with depression
and bipolar illness. Emphasis will
be on coming skills, positive thinking
and relationship. Workshop will be
held on January 5 from 10-2 p.m. at
The Gathering Place, 5771 Roosevelt
Boulevard in Clearwater. Donation of
$5. For reservations call 822-3480 or
email to les@FBAO.ORG.


Shuffleboard Club
Seeks New Members
The St. Pete Pass-A-Grille shuf-
fleboard club at Ninth and Pass-
a-Grille Way (diagonal from the
Hurricane) is looking for people to
join them and have fun, meet new
friends and socialize under the
Florida sun. They meet Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday at 10 a.m.
January 1 through April 30. For
more information call Jim or Evie at
360-1858.


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a hard time getting up in the morning f work or school?
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and study related medical care at no cost.
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Recreation Center 5730 Shore.Blvd. So 893-1068


RECREATION WEBSITE- www.
ci.Aulfport.fl.us and follow the links: City
Departments, Leisure services, Rec. Cen-
ter.
REMINDERS & UPCOMING EVENTS
Tomlinson Skate Park Sticker-All,
skaters must purchase a new Skate Park
sticker. Annual cost $5 res./$1Q non-res.
Consent forms are available at the Recre-
ation Center, 5730 Shore Blvd. S., Monday
through Friday from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Skaters
ages 17 and under must be accompanied
by a parent and show proof of residency
for registration.
ACTIVITIES
Adult Basketball -Tues. & Thurs. 6-9
p.m. Annual reg. $2 res/$20 non-res.
Open Gameroom-Tues. & Thurs. 9 a.m.-2
p.m. Annual reg. $2 res/$20 non-res.
Open Gym-Mon., Wed. & Fri. 9 a.m.-2
p.m. Annual reg. $2 res/$20 non-res.
PROGRAMS
School Year Child Care Program-
Grades K-5, (up to age 14 on in-service
days). Annual reg. $15 res/$100 non-res.
Monthly rates are $133 res./$266 non-res.
Teen Night-Teens, age's middle school to
17. Mon., Wed. & Fri. 6-9 p.m. Annual reg.
$2 res/$20 non-res.
Tot-Time-Classes are for 3-5 year olds,
8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Annual reg. $15 res/


$100 non-res. Monthly rates for the 2-day
program are $33 res./$66 non-res, the
3-day program are $55 res./$110 non-res
and the 5-day program are $88 res./$176
non-res.
CLASSES
Basic Drawing NEW Class in
JANUARY!-Thurs., 1:30-3:30pm. The
session will start January 10th and end
on January 31st. The fee will be $60 for
the 4-week session. Please call the instruc-
tor Doug at 643-2554 or John at 893-1079
with questions. You will need to bring a
pencil and paper to class.
Children's Gymnastics-Fri., 5:30-6:15
p.m. for ages 5-12 Cost, $25/month. Call
Barbara at 804-9400 for more info.
Digital Photography-Wed., 4:30-6:00
p.m. Cost is $8 per class. Call Paul at
481-5737 for more info.
Fencing-Wed., 4:30-6:30 p.m. for ages
7 to 70 are welcome. The cost is $5 per
one-hour session. Call Jim Campolli at
813-855-3112 for more info.
Karate-Mon. & Wed., 6:30-8 p.m. (Begin-
ners), advanced students stay until 8:30
p.m. Cost is $25/month.
Stretch & Tone- Mon. & Thurs., 9-10
a.m. Cost is $3 per class.Bring your own
weights and mat.
Tai Chi & Health Recovery-Senior Tai


Chi & Health Recovery Tues., 9-10:15
a.m. Advanced Beginners Thurs., 9-10:15
'a.m. Donations accepted.
Tennis-Tues., 4:30-5p.m. (ages 6+), 5-6
p.m. (children 8-16) and adults from 6-7
p.m. at Chase Park, 28th Ave. & 53rd
Street So. Gulfport. Cost is $10 per ses-
sion. Private lessons available. Call Jack
at 430-0690 for more info.
Walking Club-Thurs., 9:30-11:30 a.m.
at the Recreation Center. First meeting
01/03/07 at 9:00 a.m. to register. Cost is $2
per trip (except for Gulfport walks). Please
wear comfortable clothes/footwear and
bring water bottle. You may join anytime.
Call John at 893-1079 for more info.
Writing From the Heart Workshop-
Tues., 6-7:30 pm. The cost is $14 for the
entire 8 weeks that starts Nov. 13th. Ages
16 and up. Please call Rosalind at 381-1030
for more info.
Wonderful World of Watercolor-
Thurs., 6:45- 8:45 p.m. Cost is $45 per
month or $13 per class.
Yoga-Tues., 6:30-7:30 p.m. Blend strength,
flexibility, balance and relaxation. All
fitness levels are welcome. Bring a mat
and water. $10 per class, $8 for 4 prepaid
classes. Please call Maureen at 381-2166
for more info.


Gulfport Library

THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED TUESDAY,
JANUARY 1 FOR NEW YEAR'S
AND MONDAY, JANUARY 21 FOR
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY
PROGRAMS AND MEETINGS:
"You Never Call. You Never Write!": A History of the
Jewish Mother: Wednesdays, January 9 and 23 at 1:00 pm.
Sponsored by local chapter of Brandeis University National
Women's Club.
Winter Stories with Crafts and Puppets: Wednesdays,
January 16 & 30, and Friday, January 25, 4:00-6:00 pm.
Family Fun with Stories and Crafts: Saturday, January
19, at 2:30 pm.
Scrapbookers Club for Teens and Adults: Saturday,
January 12 at 1:00 pm. Bring your pictures, books and ques-
tions, and prepare to have a great time! Scrapbookers meet
on the second Saturday of each month. Make beautiful pag-
es of memories for yourself and your family. Some supplies
available, but you need to furnish your own 12x12 scrapbook
album. FMI, call Kay Boatwright at the Library, 893-1074.
Socrates Caf6: These monthly discussion groups were in-
spired by the book The Six Questions of Socrates. Author
Christopher Phillips traveled the world to lead informal
groups, engaging people in the manner of the ancient Greek

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philosopher, for whom "the questions are more important
than the answers." Thursday, January 10 at 10:00 am. and
Friday, January 25 at 6:00 pm.
Suncoast Computer Users: Thursday, January 10 at 6:00
pm.
CoffeeTalk: Our 13th annual series of monthly book discus-
sions continues with Bridget Jones's Diary, by Helen Fielding.
Join us for coffee, light refreshments, and lively conversation
on Thursday, January 17. Coffee is ready at 9:30 am., discus-
sion starts at 10 o'clock. Discussion guides are available, cop-
ies of the book may be reserved at the Reference Desk.
Genealogy Discussion Group: Saturday, January 26 at
1:00 pm. This is not a formal class, just an opportunity to
meet and share experiences and information with others in-
terested in delving into their family history. FMI, call Kay
Boatwright at the Library, 893-1074.
Short Stories Discussion Group: Monday, January 28 at
1:00 pm. Sponsored by local chapter of Brandeis University
National Women's Club.
Gulfport Creative Short Story Writers: Wednesday
mornings, 9:15 am-Noon.
One-on-One Computer Instruction: By appointment only-
-contact Alex Hooks at the Reference Desk, or call 893-1073.

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Ser vSceS City Sponsored Activities

Sin the Community


Senior Center s5501 27th Ave. So. 893-131


Thank you Holidy Sponsors and Vol-
unteers-We had a great Holiday Party
on Dec. 21 and Senior Center staff would
like to thank the following volunteers
for all their hard work before, during
and after this event: Joan Barry, Elvira
Carmen, Carole Chapple, Betty Clutter,
Carol Delrose, Bill Distel, Carole Gabrio,
Coleta Glass, Mary Ellen Glass, Barbara
Horton, Lou Love, Pam McGinnis, Julie
McKinney; Brian Miller, Margo Scannel,
Rita Thompson, Marjorie Ullman and en-
tertainers Ghene Maupin, Lee Jay Nel-
son, David Smith and Jean Smith. Last
but not least we greatly appreciated the
support of our sponsors: Humana, the
Senior Center Foundation, Publix, and
the City of Gulfport. Thanks to all of you
for the gift of your time and talent. And
Happy New Year to all!
Italian Theater Performance-Come
join us for an evening of entertainment
by the Italian American Society of St.
Petersburg in the Hickman Theater on
Thurs. Jan. 31st at 7pm. Tickets: $5.00.
Free refreshments provided following
performance. Free transportation for
Gulfport seniors.
Mini-Health Fair and Walking
Event-Mark you calendar now for our
Mini-Health Fair/Walking Event on Fri.
Feb. 8, 9am-noon. Pasadena Wound Care
Center will be on hand to provide some
free health screenings. Sue and Sarah
are looking for walkers to join them in
their mini-walk to help raise awareness
of the importance of Senior Centers as
well as our Senior Center Foundation. If
you would like to join us, please call and
let us know.
Reverse Mortgage Seminar-Here's
your chance to get the facts on Reverse
Mortgages. The seminar will be held at
the Senior Center on Wed. ,Feb. 27th at
11am and sponsored by Bank of America.
Includes a full service luncheon and en-
tertainment. Tickets are only $1.00 and
will benefit the Senior Center Foundation.
Limited seating. Call now to reserve.
Loose as a Goose-Come join our lively
exercise class with Lee Jay Nelson every
Tuesday at 5:15pm. Add a little fun with
your exercise!
Quilting Club-The Gulfport Quilting
Club is a fun and active organization that
meets every Tues. at 10am. Newcomers
welcome.
Computer Assistance-Would a little
one-on-one computer training help you?
Learn how to e-mail & research info.
Must be a registered member of the Se-
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nior Center. Call for appointment. Free.
Health Insurance Questions?-Do you
,have questions regarding Medicare Eligi-
bility/Enrollment, Medicare Health Plan
Choices, Medicare Appeal Rights, Medi-
care Supplemental Policies, or Health In-
surance billing problems, etc? One-on-one
help is offered every Tues. 9am-noon. Call
the Senior Center for an appointment.
55 Alive Driving Class-Class-
es are held on the first two Tues-
days of every month, 12:30-
4:30pm Fee: $10. Must attend b6th class-
es. Pre-registration required. Call Jim at
367-4038 to register for the February
classes.
Diabetic Support Group-Come join
our Diabetic Support Group every Mon.
at 10am and learn how to control your
diabetes.
Beginning Bridge
Tuesdays, 1:30pm with instructor Marie
Wemett and Wednesdays at 6:30pm with
instructor Bernie Wright
USDA Food -Every 2nd Thurs. 10am-
noon for qualifying Gulfport residents
Bingo!!!-Enjoy Bingo every Friday at
1pm. Free. Also, donations of new or gen-
tly used items would be greatly appreci-
ated.
More Flu Shots-Flu shots will be avail-
able one more time on Tues. Jan. 8 at
1:30pm. Flu Shots: $25. Pneumonia: $40.
Courtesy of Pinellas County Health De-
partment.
Hard of Hearing Support Group now
meets every first and third Monday at
2pm.
Young & Restless Seniors- 2nd Tues.
at 7pm. Newcomers welcome.
Art Workshop-Come and join our after-
noon Art Workshop every Thurs. at 1pm.
Bring your own art supplies and enjoy the
company of other artists. (No instructor).
English as a Second Language-Im-
prove your English skills by joining our
ESL Class on Wed. Jan. 23, at 1pm.
Free.
Nutrition Series-Come join us for a se-
ries of 12 informative and interesting nu-
trition classes starting Monday, Jan. 28
at 1pm. Some cooking demonstrations.
Great reviews from past participants!
Investment Discussion Group-All are
welcome to join our investment discus-
sion group ev6ry Wed. at 10am. Guest
speaker Rita Bott from thb Area Agen-
cy on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas, Inc. will
speak on Crimes that Target Seniors on
Wed. Jan. 23 at 10:30am


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Annapolis South: A Gulfport New Year's Tradition

By Cathy Salustri _


Ron Klecka leans down to -mea-
sure the distance between two bocce
, balls. The end captain measures
twice. Everyone around the courts
waits for his decision. A ham sand-
wich hangs out of his mouth as he
manipulates the measuring tape
with both hands.
He snaps the tape shut, makes his
judgment, and swallows a bite of
sandwich. Play resumes.
That's about as serious as it gets
every New Year's Day for this group,
who laughingly call themselves "An-
napoli%.South." Every New Year's
Day for the past three years they
spend New Year's Eve at Joe Mar-
tin and Arlene Kitchin's Treasure
Island home. Every New Year's Day
they meet on Gulfport Beach for six
games of bocce ball.
None of the group lives in Gulfport
- in fact, some of them don't even.
live in Florida but they return ev-
ery year for couple-against-couple
waterfront bocce.
Gulfport doesn't take bocce court
reservations, so they take their
chances. They haven't had any prob-
lems getting one of the two courts,
-but they couldn't find anyone from
the city to unlock the case of bocce
balls, so they brought their own.
And sandwiches. They bring lots of
ham sandwiches.
They know one another from the
Eastport Yacht Club in Annapolis,
Maryland. Two by two they either
moved to Pinellas County or started
visiting in the winter, and soon they.
had enough people for a pseudo-
serious bocce. While they sit on the
green benches that line the bocce
courts, watching sailboats drift by
and bright green Nanday Conures
flock in the trees, they talk about
Annapolis.
Of course, Gulfport has much better
weather this time of year. And this
is crucial Arlene lives in Florida.
After all, she makes the sandwich-
es.

You can contact Cathy Salustri at
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Although the group plays social bocce, Ron Klecka takes his end captain du-
ties almost as seriously as he does Arlene Kitchin's ham sandwich. End cap-
tain duties include measuring the distance of the balls from the jack.


Take the Tennis and
Golf Challenge
The Gulf Beaches Rotary Club and
the City of Treasure Island are again
joining forces to hold the 9th Annual
Rotary Tennis and Golf Challenge on
Saturday, January 26 at Treasure
Bay Golf and Tennis, 10315 Paradise
Boulevard. The Tennis Challenge
will be a Men's and Women's Doubles
Round Robin which will accommodate
48 tennis players of all playing levels
and abilities. The Golf Challenge will
be for both men and women and will
be a shotgun start with the Callaway
Scoring System. The Golf Challenge
is limited to 36 people; however, open
tee times will be available from 10:30
a.m. to 12 noon for additional play-
ers.


The proceeds of the event will ben-
efit the Treasure Island Recreation
Department children's programs;
Treasure Bay tennis and golf pro-
grams for juniors and the Gulf
Beaches Rotary Foundation.
Playing times will be from 9-12 noon
and the cost is $25 per player which
includes play, goodie bag, prizes and
raffle. The event will also be accom-
panied by a silent auction. The tour-
nament and auction are open to the
public.
A Silent Auction Preview and Draw
Party will be held at Treasure Bay on
Friday, January 25 from 6-8 p.m. A
buffet will be offered for $15 per per-
son. Reservations for the buffet must
be made by Tuesday, January 22. Call
360-6062 to register.

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First Show of the Year
Artists, start the new Year off
right by entering your paintings
in The Treasure Island Art Guild's
first show of the year. Members
may enter up to two paintings on
January 3 between 9 a.m. and
1 p.m. If you are not a member, we
invite you to become one and en-
ter the show. On January 12 at 1
p.m. there will be a reception for
the winners of the show. Ribbons
will be-awarded. There will be an
art demonstration by Jean Teasley.
Refreshments will be served. It all
takes place at The Treasure Island
City Hall Auditorium, 120 108 Av-
enue. For more information, call
Fred at 360-8390.

Want to
Join the Band?
The New Horizons Band at Eckerd
College welcomes new members-to
join its Winter Session beginning
Tuesday, January 8.
If you have never played an instru-
ment, or did in the past but are out
of practice, this is an opportunity
to learn or to improve your skills.
More accomplished musicians are
welcome also and will be in the more
advanced group.
If you do not own an instrument,
a local music store has a rental
program that allows you to switch
instruments, discontinue or apply
rentals to purchase.
An information meeting will be
held at Eckerd College Continuing
Education Center, Pelican Room
at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 8.
Directions to the Center are avail-
able at the gatehouse at Eckerd
College on 54 Avenue S. in St.
Petersburg.,
If you are interested, but cannot
attend the meeting, please call Tom
Santee at 864-8085 or email san-
teet@eckerd.edu.


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USCG Safe
Boating Classes
U.S. CoastGuard Auxiliary Flotilla
78 continues its 13-week continu-
ous cycle of Safe Boating classes
every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m., Warren
Webster Community Center, 1500
Pass-A-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach
(one mile south of Don CeSar). Start
at your convenience. First class,
come at 7 p.m. to register. Begin any
Tuesday and finish 13 weeks later or


take up to two years to finish.
January classes include "Your
* Boat's Radio" on January 8; "The
Rest of the Story" on January 15;
"Which Boat is for You" on January
22 and "Equipment for Your Boat" on
January 29.
Cost is $36 for 13 weeks and in-
cludes 340 page manual. Call Jim
at 360-4846, Warren at 321-7801 or
Phil at 865-2226.


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want.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 Feb. 18):
Time spent alone helps to lower your
stress level ,.and speeds the healing
process. TWkeaknd-toirelax, meditate
and escape fr&m a frantic pace.
PISCES (Feb. 19 March 20): Pro-
ceed toward your goals with high
hopes, enthusiasm and raised aspira-
tions. Apply-your talents and energy
and attain what your heart desires.
ARIES (March 21 April 19): Work
to complete tasks and tie up loose
ends in a professional project. Obtain
required information or instructions
from your superiors by asking key
questions.
TAURUS,(April 20 May 20): Strive
to keep your life or routine as simple


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as possible. Should an unscheduled'
trip or travel opportunity come up, be
prepared to leave immediately.
GEMINI (May 21 June 21): This
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to work for you. Take a practical ap-
proach to investments. Solicit help
from a qualified consultant. ,
CANCLER (June 22 July 22): Turn
your attention to a close personal
relationship. Set the stage for an
intimate meeting or heart-to-heart
discussion and address a pressing.
problem.
LEO (July 23 Aug. 22):, Make an
attempt to lighten your workload.
Think through a difficult task before
actually starting out. Troubleshoot
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VIRGO (Aug. 23 Sept. 22): You are
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TO THE GULFPORT CITY COUNCIL WARD 1

ALL WARDS VOTE IN ALL RACES JAN. 29, 2008


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Make Senior issues a
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Local Obituaries


.KING; IMOGENE M., died Dec., 24,
2007, in South Pasadena. She was
lorn Jan. 30, 1923, in West Point, IA.
Dr. King received a diploma in nurs-
ing from St. John's Hospital School of
Nursing in St. Louis, MO, in 1945; a
bachelor's degree in science ii nursing
education in 1945; 'a master's degree
in science in nursing from St. Louis
University in 1957; and a doctorate in
education from the Teachers College
at Columbia University in 1961. She
was Professor Emeritus at University


of South Florida and served on the
advisory board of the nursing depart-
ment.at the University of Tampa. She
was inducted as a living legend in the..
American Academy of Nursing, and
was in the American Nurses Associa-
tion Hall of Fame, the Florida Nurses
Association Hall of Fame, and was a
recipient of the 1996 ANA Jesse Scott
Award. She was past president of the
Florida Nurses Foundatiori and on
the FNA and FNA District IC boards.
Dr. King was one of the first Sigma


Gulfport Community Players


B B rian Clemens and Dennis Spooner


January 10--27, 208

Thursday, Friday Saturday at 8:00

Sunday at 2:00

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Tickets $15.00/Reservations (727) 322-0316


Theta Tau International Virginia
Henderson Fellows. In 1997, she re-
ceived a gold medallion from then
Gov. Chiles for advancing the nurs-
ing profession in Florida. Her pub-
lications include "Toward a Theory
for Nursing" and a "Theory for Nurs-
ing; Systems, Concepts and Process,"
which were translated into Japanese,
Spanish, and German; several chap-
ters in Frey and Seiloffs "Advancing
King's Systems and Theory of Nurs-
ing: and other articles on the-nursing
theory., She served as Assistant-Chief,
Research Grants Branch, Di sion of
Nursing Bureau of Health Manpower
and Welfare (US-HEW) (1966-68.)
She taught at Loyola University in
Chicago, IL (1961-66;1972-80), was
Director of Nursing at Ohio State
University (1968-72), and was a
professor at the University of South
Florida (1980-90). She is survived by
a nephew, Jim 'King, of Wever, IA;
and 2 nieces, Donna Gwin, of Long
Beach, CA, and Carol Knutson, of
Clifton Hill, MO. Donations in lieu of
flowers, may be made to the Florida
Nurses Foundation for the FNF Imo-
gene' M. King Research Grant. A Me-
morial Catholic Mass will be held at
10 am, Jan. 4, 2007, at St. John Vian-
ney Catholic Church, St. Pete Beach,
FL. Beach Mefnorial Chapel, St.
Pete Beach, FL, 727-360-5577, www.
beachmemorial.com.

SAMANSKI, LENORA and WAL- -
TER, died within one week of each
other. Lenora died on December 8,
2007, at the 'age of 81. Walter died
on December 15, 2007 at the age of
91. Walter had a condo in the Jami-
son Building of Town Shores since
1974 and lived there with his second
wife, Clara, until her death in 1988.
He married Lenora in 1990 and they
spent every winter in Gulfport until
this past year. Services were held and
Walter and Lenora are buried in Ness
City, KS.

In Memoriam
GORDON CHARLES STINER
A Memorial Service for Gordon
Charles Stiner (Jody Bob) will be held
on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008 at 11 a.m.
at Christ Lutheran Church, 3451
30 Avenue N. in St. Petersburg, FL.
Come as you see fit. A future piping
ceremony is being prepared as well.

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*citizens are invited to attend. They hope to have as guest speaker Professor
-Mark Bauer from Stetson Univerty College of Law.


Following are some of the calls that
Gulfport Police responded to during the
past week.
Friday 12/21
911 Hang-Up- 800 Block of 50th St. So.
Hit & Run- 4500 Block of 27th Ave. So.
Burglary- 5300 Block of 12th Ave. So.
Trouble with Individual- 5200 Block of
Gulfport Blvd. So.
Trouble with Individual- 2500 Block of
56th St. So.
Trouble with Individual- 5300 Block of
8th Ave. So.
Saturday 12/22
Drunk Person- 5000 Block of 28th Ave.
So.
Attempted Burglary- 5600 Block of
26th Ave. So.
Trouble with Individual- 5500 Block of
'Shore Blvd. So.
Burglary Alarm- 5200 Block of Gulfport
Blvd. So.
Recovered Stolen Vehicle- 5200 Block
of 7th Ave. So.
Suspicious Person- 2600 Block of
Upton St. So.
Soliciting- 2800 Block of Tifton St. So.
Noise Complaint- 1100 Block of 60th
St. So.


Sunday 12/23
Noise Complaint- 5300 Block of 31st
Ave. So.
Battery- 1000 Block of 49th St. So.
Narcotics/Drugs- Tomlinson Park.
Domestic Verbal- 2200 Block of 57th
St. So.
Domestic Verbal- 2600 Block of 54th
St. So.-
Drunk Driver- 5700 Block of Gulfport
Blvd. So.
Monday 12/24
Bomb Threat-Boca Ciega High School.
Trouble with Individual- 5500 Block of
Shore Blvd. So.
Trouble witir ndividual- 5400 Block of
Shore Blvd. So.
Trouble with Individual- 1800 Block of
51st St. So.
Narcotics/Drugs- Beach Front.
Theft- 3100 Block of Beach Blvd. So.
Trouble with Individual- 5500 Block of
16th Ave. So.
Narcotics/Drugs- Tomlinson Park.
Trouble with Individual- 5200 Block of
18th Ave. So.
Tuesday 12/25
Noise Complaint- 4900 Block of 28th
Ave. So.
Criminal Mischief- 5400 Block of
Gulfport Blvd. So.


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Burglary- 5700 Block of Shore Blvd.
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Burglary- 5600 Block of Shore Blvd.
So.
Criminal Mischief- 1800 Block of 53rd
St. So.
Trouble with liidividual- 5000 Block of
Gulfport Blvd. So.
Burglary Alarm- 5600 Block of 15th
Ave. So.
Trouble with Individual- 5300 Block of
29th Ave. So.
Hit & Run- 2200 Block of 49th St. So.
Battery- 5400 Block of 9th Ave. So.
Wednesday 12/26
Trouble with Individual- 5100 Block of
13th Ave. So.
911 Hang-Up- 4900 Block of 9th Aye.
. So.
Stolen Vehicle- 5100 Block of 16th Ave.
So.
Theft- 5400 Block of 29th Ave. So.
Criminal Mischief- 5900 Block of 17th
Ave. So.
Animal Complaint- 5400 Block of 13th
Ave. So.
Call for Officer- 4900 Block of 31 st Ave.
So.
Thursday 12/27
Burglary- 5700 Block of 31st Ave. So.
Domestic Verbal- 5700 Block of 18th
Ave. So.
Burglary- 3000 Block of 52nd St. So.
Arrest on Warrant- 1700 Block of Gray
St. So.
Reckless Driver- 5600 Block of 25th
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Animal Complaint- 2900 Block of Clin-
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Well, the holiday season is over
and none too soon, I imagine,
for a lot of people. I'm afraid I
have to be included as one of them.
Several people have said to me that
they couldn't get into the spirit of things
this year didn't have much of the
Christmas spirit, or the holiday spirit,
whatever your PC preference is. They
didn't have much of it themselves, and
they couldn't detect much of it around.
I'm afraid I have to be included in that
group, too. I just haven't figured out,
yet, how much of it was me and how
much was external forces.
It's probably mostly me. After all, the
external situation hasn't changed all
that much.
But then, the economy is kind of strug-
gling. Maybe if the news media didn't
find it necessary every year to give us
daily updates on how the retailers are
doing, as if that were the only thing that
mattered during the holiday season.
Maybe if we were somehow able to
bring the focus of the season back to
something like "peace on Earth, good
will toward men" (and women, of course
- another PC moment).
But then, we .don't have peace on
earth, do we? Not even close. And while
I find plenty of good will on a day-to-
day, individual, person-to-person basis,
I'm not at all sure that our society, on
the whole, is doing all that well when it
comes to good will. Quite the opposite,
in fact.
So that brings us back to the individu-
al, doesn't it?
One of the high points of the season,
for us, was acquiring a piece of artwork
for our home from local artists (and
friends) Ricardo de la Vega and Felipe
Packard. In a word (or two), it's simply
wonderful, and I'm so happy to have it
in our lives.
The low point? Probably canceling
the semi-traditional open house we
were planning for Christmas Day. We
changed our minds only two days before
we were going to distribute the invita-
tions. Couldn't see how we could fit it in
or make it work, this year.
Even the Christmas tree was a strug-
gle. We bought it early, as we always do -
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A not-so-merry

'hristmas and the

New Year is here


Roger Turner
VIEWPOINT

Thanksgiving weekend at Home Depot
(a great place to get "live" trees, by the
way). But we didn't get it up and com-
pletely decorated until about three days
before Christmas Eve. That's a pretty
good summary of the season for us.
But, hey, it's over. And now we have a
whole new year to look forward to.
Like the presidential primaries, start-
ing today. In no time at all, we'll know
who the Democratic and Republican
nominees will be, and then we can
spend the rest of the year talking about
and listening to just the two of them in-
stead of a field of, what, 10 each?
The Democrats seem to be coming
down to a choice between either the
first woman nominee or the first black
nominee. An interesting choice, no mat-
ter what your politics.
For the Republicans, the choice is a
little less clear cut, but it seems to be
revolving around national security,
managerial. skills, and piousness. A
somewhat tougher call;
Then there's Iraq, of course, still Iraq,
although not talked about quite as
much these days. Things have quieted
down some over there in the last few
months, but I still can't feel good about
it. Maybe if I saw some indication of an
exit strategy, or signs of political prog-
ress in the Iraqi government. Maybe if
there was an end in sight.
In Florida, we've been pretty lucky
the last couple of years, hurricane-wise.
Is it too much to ask for another lucky
year?
That would give the governor and the
state legislature a little more time to
devote to their promises to cut property
taxes and insurance rates. They haven't
done too well on either front, yet.
Yeah, I know, we're voting on their lat-
est plan to cut property taxes on Janu-
ary 29, the same day we're voting in
the presidential primary. We'll see if it
passes. If it doesn't, I'm sure they can
throw something else together.
Not so coincidentally, we will be voting
in our local election on January 29, too,
to elect two people to our City Council.
That might be interesting.
Judging f&om the Q&A article that
appeared in last week's issue of The


Gabber, it looks like the election 'is
shaping up as a contest between the es-
tablishment and the upstarts, with the
upstarts not being too happy with the
way the establishment has been doing
things. I don't .know why that should
be surprising, since it's fairly standard
election fare. But it surprises me a bit
anyway. Stay tund. We'll see how it
plays out.
. And then there's' Ted Phillips, and
whether or not he'll make it out the exit
door without raising any more stink.
That situation has turned into some-
thing of a spectator sport, too.
And it's been sad to watch.
The man is something like 90, and
retiring from City Council, and has al-
ready moved to Deland. He's been in of-
fice for nearly 20 years and has served
well and accomplished many things for
the city. It's a time we should be cele-
brating his achievements and express-
ing our thanks and wishing him a fond
bon voyage.
But instead, he has been using this
time to verbally lash out, publicly and
repeatedly, at what he sees as his own
mistreatment. He seems to think he's
not getting the respect and the deferen-
tial treatment he' deserves. So instead
of patting him on the back, people are
probably holding their breath to see. if
he makes it out the door without an-
other outburst.
There's only one scheduled City Coun-
cil meeting in January, and the election
is January 29. I assume the electees
will be sworn in before the first Febru-
ary meeting. So Phillips has only one
more meeting to attend. Here's hoping
he made a New Year's resolution to get
through it with dignity.
I've made a few New Year's resolutions
myself:
One is to vote in all the upcoming elec-
tions, local, state, primary, national -
all of them. That shouldn't be too hard
to do, since I always vote in all of them
anyway.
Another is to try to give old folks the
respect they're due.
And to try to get more prepared for
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1 O Lydia sat on a tall stool be-
hind the sales counter, lost
in thought, her arms hug-
ging her upper body as if she were
warding off a chill. Jeremy thought
that was odd, since it wasn't at all
cool in the shop, even with the front
door propped open. In fact, he had
been thinking about closing the door
and turning on the air conditioning.
"Are you all right?" he asked her.
Jeremy was standing in the open
doorway to his office/storeroom with
a fresh cup of coffee in his hand. It
had been a tough morning for both of
them, what with the police swarming
over the shop, combing through the
merchandise, looking into every nook
and cranny, asking endless ques-
tions, demanding information. It had
been a. relief, for both of them, when
the officers finally left.
Jeremy's question startled Lydia out
of her trance. She turned and looked
at him, blankly at first, but then with
more clarity. She shook her head.
"No," she said. "I'm not all right. Are
you?"
Jeremy shrugged. "About as good as
can be expected," he said, adding "I
guess" to the end of his answer.
Lydia became 'aware that she was
hugging herself, then dropped her
arms. But it was only moments be-
fore she unconsciously raised them
again, wrapping them around her
upper body.
"This is getting really scary, now,"
she said. "Right here in the shop."
Jeremy nodded.
"I mean, he's been right here in the
shop," she repeated.
"We don't know that," Jeremy ob-
jected. "And for that matter, we don't
even know that it's a man, for sure."
She looked at him, an expression
of skepticism mixed with fear on her
face.
"Okay," he said, looking away.
"You're probably right. It probably is
a man, and it looks like he's been in
40


here. Either that, or he has an accom-
plice who has been which I guess is
not very likely."
"Who do you think it is?" she asked,
looking off into the distance.
Jeremy shook his head again, but
realized she wasn't looking at him.
"No idea," he said. "A while back, I
thought it might be old Lavery next
door. He's so mean-spirited, I figured
he could be capable of just about any-
thing."
"Then a week or two ago, I thought
it was probably Pendergast. He al-
ways seems to be around when these
things happen, and he always knows
a lot about it or thinks he does."
Lydia smiled faintly. "Being obnox-
ious doesn't make you a murderer,"
she said.
Jeremy had to admit she was right.
"And this morning," he continued, "I
thought maybe it was Don Burnard.
Can you believe it, meek and mild
Don Burnard? Well, he used to be
meek and mild, anyway. I don't know
what's up with him lately."
"I know," she said. "He's awful."
Jeremy signed. "Tomorrow, I'll 4rob-
ably think it's some guy .who walks in
the door or every guy who walks in
the door."
"I know," she said again. "Me, too.
I don't know if I can work here any-
more."
Jeremy was about to say, "The only
thing I know for sure is that I didn't
do it," but he only got about two
words out before he realized what
she had just said.
"What?" he asked, surprised.
"I don't know if I can work here any-
more," Lydia repeated.

Don Scout Burnard slowly climbed
the steps to his garage apartment
and unlocked his door. He had some
thinking to do.
Actually, "apartment" was prob-
ably an overstatement. It was more
like what they used to call a "bed-


sitting room." It was really just one
room, and not that big, with a small
kitchenette carved out of one corner,
a bathroom in the other, and a small
walk-in closet in between. At least,
he often thought, the builder had
realized that a person might need a
private place to put his pants on if he
ever had company.
The apartment was, though, built
over a garage, one that was located
behind an old, large Mediterranean-
style house on Hull Street, about a
block behind Stetson University. He
had rented it back when he thought
- hoped, anyway he had a shot at
being accepted into the school's Col-
lege of Law.
Burnard headed immediately for
the kitchen and put a kettle of water
on the stove. Then he assembled a
cup, a spoon, and a jar, of instant cof-
fee and waited for the water to boil.
He was not happy. This morning,
he had shown up on the police ra-
dar for the first time, he was pretty
sure, but he didn't like it one bit. It
violated one of his principal rules: lay
low; play it cool; don't call attention
to yourself. Now he had to figure out
how to get back off their radar.
He wasn't terribly worried. He didn't
have much respect for the police and
didn't think they were very bright,
most of them. He figured he could
outsmart them if he had to.
But he was concerned, neverthe-
less.
The kettle whistled, so he turned off
the burner, poured some water in the
cup, and stirred in the coffee. When
he was finished, he rinsed the spoon
under the tap and carefully placed it
in the bottom on the sink.
Then he carried the cup into the
main room, sat down on the corner
of his bed, and looked at his dresser.
On it sat the newspaper photos of the
three victims of the Alligator, all of
them perfectly mounted in decorative
frames he had purchased at Jeremy
Post's shop, the one so pretentiously
called Habitat.

This is a work of fiction. The events,
the people and, especially, the victims
are all fictional as well. No similarity
to real people or real events is intend-
ed. Next week: Chapter 10 concludes
as Lydia, too, has something to think
about.



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PASADENA YEARLY UNFURNISHED- 1/1
House. $650/Mo. EXCHEQUER R.E. 727-
367-5647.
BEAUTIFUL GULFPORT 2/1 HOUSE- Very
Clean, Large Fenced-In Back Yard, Deck, C/
H/A, W/D. Small Pet. No Smoking. No Section
8. $7.75/Mo. 727-235-5781.
SEMINOLE GARDENS- 2BR/2BA Condo
in 55+ Community. All Amenities. 2nd Floor,
$650/Mo. Yearly Lease. 727-541-5107.
GULFPORT BUNGALOW-Open Air Porch,
2/1 with Office Area. CHA, W/D, Walk to Res-
taurants & Beach. $1200/Mo. 727-418-7272.
WATERFRONT CONDOS-2BR/2BA Sea-
sonal. Direct Waterview $1700/Mo. 1BR Un-
furnished $700/Mo. Annual. 1 Car Only. Small
Pet Ok. Call 727-686-3506..
STUDIO APT. Overlooks, Park and Tennis
Courts. Large Bath with Tub. Conveniently lo-
cated. All Utilities Included. Credit Check Re-
quired. (727)543-3897.

GULFPORT
1 BEDROOM
702 64th St. S. Charming Apt. in 4 unit Bldg.
Quiet Friendly Atmosphere. Convenient Loca-
tion. Ideal for 1 Person. $595/Mo. 1yr. lease.
Call Carol for Appt. 727-343-7921.

GULFPORT BEAUTY
Remodeled 2BR/1BA, Den or Office. Large
Fenced Back Yard, Barnstyle Shed. C/H/A,
W/D Hookup. $900/Mo., $900 Security Moves'
You In. 4929 13th Ave. So. 727-278-8131.
2BR/1.5BA CONDO-Waterview! Golden
Sands #116. $1000/Mo. 55+ No Pets. 4902
31st Ave. S. Gulfport. 727-458-6310.

GULFPORT
WATERFRONT
Newly Updated. 1BR/1BA w/New Appliances
Including Microwave. Screened Porch, Avail-
able Immediately for Annual Rental. Inicudes
Water. No Pets. $675/Mo. 813-240-4314 or
cottediego@yahoo.com
1BR DUPLEX MARINA AREA- 2530 49th St.
S. $550Mo. Lawn Maintenance and W/S/T in-
cluded. Washer/Dryer. Annual lease. Security
$550. Available now! 727-328-9636.
FOR RENT OR SALE- Admiral Bldg. No Smok-
ers, No Pets, 55+, Sun Island Dr. 1 BR/1.5BA
Waterfront. 1200SF, 30' Terrace. Furnished/
Unfurnished. $1000/Mo. 3 Month Minimum,
after that Month to Month. 727-360-0063.
So. Pasadena -1 BR Near Albertsons & Stet-
son, Water Included, Excellent Condition,
$595/Mo. St. Pete Beach, Large Efficiency,
Excellent Condition, Water Included. $550/Mo.
727-345-7036.
PLACE YOUR AD HERE- Starting at $12 per
issue. Call 321-6965.


MIDTOWN 1/1 $465 to $525 incl WSG off street parking
GULFPORT 1/1 single family cottage a rarity with a great price. $595
OLD NE Studio off street parking Incl WSG Gas basic Cable only $495
MEL-TAN 3br/lba CHA near shopping and Midtown SPC ONLY $695
PERKINS 3br/lba updated at a great price ceramic floors thru out $695
KAPOK GRAND 2br/2.5ba/lcar Town Home on pond, full amenities $1425
VIEW ALL OUR RENTALS ONLINE @ WWW.REXRENTALS.COM
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1BR UNFURNISHED- Above. 1car Garage w/
Opener, Washer/Dryer Hookup. Large Deck,
$750/month +Security, Electricity & Cable.
Vicinity 58th St. S. & Gulfport Blvd. No Pets.
727-710-1949.
ANNUAL WATERFRONT 2Br/2Ba, Point
Brittany, 55+, Gated Community, 11th Floor,
Great Water View, Furnished or Unfurnished,
$1300/Mo. First/Last/Security. Best Beach
Rentals, 398-1200.
HISTORIC KENWOOD FOUR-PLEX-Large
Renovated 2BR 1330 SF, Bottom Floor, $995/
Mo. Also 1BR/1BA Approx. 500sqft, $650/Mo.
Hardwood floors, 10ft Ceilings in a Quiet
Neighborhood. For Pics, Details & Other Rent-
als www.kenwood-four-plex.com 727-692-
3401.
GULFPORT 3BR/1BA-Fenced Yard, Blocks
from Downtown and Marina. 1100 sf, 727-
459-8558.
5901 & 5925 FAIRFIELD AVE SO. 1 & 2BR's
Available, C/H/A, WST Inlcuded. $200 Off
First Month's Rent. Broderick & Associates,
Inc. 727-544-1403.
www. broderickrealty.com
6100 GULFPORT BLVD. UNIT 115A- AVAIL-
ABLE IMMEDIATELY 2BR/1 BA, Gated Con-
do w/Pool. $1150/Mo. 3 Year New Remodel.
Across from Stetson. Call David, 727-244-
0989.
APARTMENTS FOR RENT-1 BR's $500-$600/
Mo. Newly Renovated. Gulfport, St. Pete, Leal-
man Locations. House for Rent, St. Pete,
$800/Mo. 727-804-5596.
TREASURE ISLAND- Nicely funished 1BR/
BA Paradise Island. $800 6 Mo Lease or
$1000 Month-to-Month plus Utilities. Walk to
Beaches. 727-360-3015.
S. PASADENA CHATEAU TOWERS-2BR/
2BA, Balcony, Waterfront, Pool, Spa, Sauna,
Fitness Center, Newly Painted, Covered Park-
ing $1050/Mo. (Unfurnished). 727-347-0909,
804-8546.



To Quaified Tenants within 4 weeks or
We Give You 50% Discount on our
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GULFPORT ART DISTRICT- 2400sq.ft.,
4BR/3BA, Fireplace, Hardwood Floors and
Ceramic tile Bath, Beautifully Landscaped.
$1400/Mo +Security. 2413 54th St. S. Avail
Now. 727-510-8538.
2BR/2BA CONDO- So. Pasadena. Commu-
nity Pool & Clubhouse. Beautiful Ceramic Tile,
New Carpet & Paint. $875/Mo. 727-374-3092.


(72-7) 867-3767
www.rexrentals.com


GULFPORT, 5019 #4 29TH AVE. SO.-(Up-
stairs), 2/1, New Kitchen & Hardwood Floors.
Coin W/D on site. $695/Mo. + $400 Security
Includes Water. 742-5140.
S. PASADENA-2BR/1BA/1CG-Corner Lot
With Waterview, 1402 Durling Dr. Fenced Yard
& All Appliances $1100/Mo. 614-348-0399,
614-778-5087.
PET FRIENDLY, GATED COMMUNITY-w/2
Pools, Close to St. Pete Beach. Updated 3/2's
at $1200/Mo. & 2/2's at $950/Mo:, or 1/1's for
$765/Mo. Screened Patios, Diana Sames RE/
MAX PREFERRED 727-776-0122.
TENANT NOT PAYING For Fast, Reason-
able Eviction Service, Call Gulfport Attorney
Karen S. Keaton at 327-5368.
1 BR UNFURNISHED APT.- 3031 54th St. S. 1
Block from Beach, Across from Veterans Park.
$600/Mo. + Security, W/G/S Included. New
Carpet Throughout, Freshly Painted, New AC.
Responsible pet owners welcome. Clean well
maintained quiet building. Available Now. 727-
409-9984 Days, 727-327-1646 Evenings.
STUDIO APARTMENT- Private Treed Yard.
Steps to Library,Sr. Center & Beach. $540 mo.
Furnished / Unfurnished. Ideal for Senior. 727-
323-3028
LARGE 2BR/1BA DUPLEX- Units Separated
by Double Wide Carport, W/D, Fenced Yard,
Pets OK. $800/Mo. Yearly Lease Includes Wa-
ter. 727-343-9259.
GULFPORT UNFURNISHED 1 BR APT. Near
Stetson, 29th Ave. So., Clean, No Pets, 727-
729-0385.
TIERRA VERDE- Large 2BR/1BA, Walk to
Restaurants, Nightlife, Shopping & the Gulf,
Close to Ft. DeSoto and 1-275. $900/Mo. CEN-
TURY 21, Danny Galuski, 727-692-7355.
GULFPORT CLOSE TO BAY/MARINA- Ren-
ovated 2BR with Detached Garage. Eat-in
Kitchen, Tile FlQors, Large Windows, Storage,
$850/Mo. Pets Ok 727-327-3396.
PINELLAS POINT AREA- 3BR/1BA Remod-
eled. Credit Check, Security Deposit, Section
8 OK. C/H/A, W/D. $1150/Mo. Don, 865-1678.



Town Shores Waterfront
Seasonal Rental 55+
2 BR, 2BA covered parking.
Beautiful view, 4 pools and all
amenities. Small pet accepted.
Ready for immediate occupancy.
Call Sally @ 727-204-6767
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TREASURE ISLAND CAPRI-Large 2BR/2BA,
Pool, Waterfront, Tennis, Sauna. Waterfront,
Small Pets Ok. From $1,000/Mo., Commodore
11760 Capri Circle S., Specials, 727-367-
3100.
HOUSE FOR RENT Gulfport, 2/1 Det. Ga-
rage, Fenced Corner, 1 BIk. from Stetson.
$900 plus Security. 727-741-1313.
ST. PETE- 1260 70th St. N. 1Br/1Ba. Backs
to Pinellas Trail. 1 mile to Tyrone Mall. New
carpet/paint First month free. $625. 727-776-
5715


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3/2/1 BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED- Living
Room, Eat-In Kitchen, Great Room, Laundry
Room, Excellent Neighborhood, Fenced in
Yard. Some Pets OK. $950/Mo. 727-504-6060,
727-418-5181.
RESORT STYLE LIVING
Point Brittany 2BR/2BA. Furnished with All
Amenities. Beautiful Sunsets from Balcony.
Heated Pool. Year Round. Available Now. 727-
894-8994.
TREASURE ISLAND YACHT-Club Condo.
Unfurnished 1BR/1.5BA, W/D, Cable. $725/
Mo. Yearly Lease 727-343-5500 Call after
4:30pm.
LARGE 1BR/1BA CARRIAGE-Apt. Arts Dis-
trict Gulfport. 28th & 53rd with off St. Parking.
Includes Water. $650/Mo. w/1Mo. Security. No
Pets. 727-631-5461 or 203-233-1311.
GULFPORT 2/1 DUPLEX-$800/Mo. Studio
$575/Mo. Both with CHA, Ceiling Fans, Park-
ing, W/S/G Included. Available February. 727-
424-6085.

SUNSET BEACH-1 BR.Yearly, Monthly, Week-
ly. Pool, Dock, Steps to Beach. Available Now.
BINDMAN BRUZAS REALTY Call- Dot 727-
363-6471 or Cel 727-656-6642
ST. PETE BEACH RENTALS- Efficiencies &
1BR's. Excellent Location. Weekly or Monthly.
7.27-410-6599.
STUDIO ST. PETE BEACH-Steps from Beach.
New Upscale Renovations, Private. Weekly,
Monthly, Seasonal. Everything Close! 727-
688-4721, 727-363-1430.
GULFPORT BEACH DISTRICT- Nicely Fur-
nished 1 BR/1 BA Apt. C/H/A, W/D, Includes All
Utilities & Cable. Small Pet OK. Short or Long
Term. Enjoy Gulfport! 813-671-8530.
COMFORTABLE EFF.-In Waterfront Condo.
All Amenities and Utilities Included. Petless,
Non Smoker. Yearly Lease, Credit Check and
References. $500/Mo. 727-481-6867.

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ROOMMATE WANTED-Male/Female. Fur-
nished Room, Quiet Neighborhood, Utilities
Included. $400/Mo. $150 Deposit. No Smoking
& Drug Free. 344-5206 or 813-927-7885
ROOMMATE TO SHARE- My Gulfport Home.
Full House Privileges, Smoker OK, $120/Wk,
Share Utilities & Deposit. Available Jan 1. 727-
239-2176.

OFFICE RETAIL SPACE- 392-1440 SF. Prime
Madeira Beach Location. 2nd Highest Cause-
way Traffic Count in Pinellas. Ample Parking,
727-393-2090.
PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SPACE-For Lease.
Flex Office $100/Mo. Private Office from $250/
Mo. Free Internet & Conference Room. Great
Location. Ample Parking. Ideal for Indepen-
dent Professionals and Small Businesses.
3530 1st. Ave. No., St. Pete. 727-327-3500.
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OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE-6251 Park
Blvd. Prime Location with Over 55,000 Daily
traffic count. Excellent Signage and Visibility.
Ample Parking. Ready for move-in. Ideal for
Medical or Law offices, but also Suitable for
any Professional Service Businesses. 550 or
1550 sqft. available. 727-501-6078.


COUPLE FROM NEW JERSEY-Seeking 1BR
or 2BR Condo in Town Shores or Bay Island.
March, 1/Mo. Flexible. Great References. Non
Smoking/Drinking 609-641-7945 or 609-432-
4243.
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3 bedroom 2 bath, corner lot. This
Gulfport cottage has beeen totally
updated! Including storm shutters!
$349,000
Call Michael Baggs at
727-430-7148


6662 Bougainvilla Ave. S.
3 bedroom 2 bath 2 car detached
garage. Split bedroom plan. Located
on a huge wooded lot! Flood insur-
ance not required! $224,900
Call Michael Baggs at
727-430-7148


3301 6th Ave. S.
1 bedroom 1 bath, corner lot.
$45,900
Call Michael Baggs at
727-430-7148


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2 bedroom 1 bath 2 car carport. This
cottage is not located in a flood
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Moving northtnear daughter, need to
sell NOW! Gorgeous sweeping bay -
views, magnificent sunsets, walk-in
closets, storm shutters, covered
parking, many upgrades. Just steps
to pool, tennis & club house. Pet
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Town Shores Diplomat Bldg.
1 Bed 1.5 Baths 1170 sq. ft updated
kitchen, ceramic tile, Corian countertops,
Berber carpet, Just painted, Move right in.

727-343-7137 $ 74,500



Villa Reduced Save on beautiful 2/2,
Florida room, carport. Now Only $144,900


. Duplex Great area! Lovely 2BR ea. side,
lots of new updates. Roof, c/h/a, more.
$229,900.
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1847 Shore Dr. So. #219 So. Pasadena
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room. Large Florida Room. Large Kitchen w/Pantry.
Great Waterfront View! $349,999
Call Harvey 727-345-2802 for appt.








FIXER UPPER REDUCED- 5th St. & 5th Ave.
No. 453 5th Ave. No. 2Story, Live Upstairs,
Storage/Workshop Below. No Flood Insurance
Required. $119,000. 727-345-2659.
REDUCED $50,000
Must Sell! Spanish Style 3/1, Dining Room, All
Redone Tdp to Bottom, C/H/A, Possible Owner
Financing. 727-565-5565.
TYRONE VILLAS- 2BR/1BA, Totally Updated
Kitchen, Bath, Everything Including Floors,
Doors & Newer Air and Furnace. All Ameni-
ties. Almost Everything Included in Mainte-
nance, Even Gas for Heating, Cooking & Hot
Water. Close to Beach, Shopping & Dining.
55+. $78,000. CENTURY 21, Danny Galuski,
727-692-7355.

TOWN SHORES
Buckingham Bldg. corner-unit
2bed/2bath with wrap around balcony.
Endless water-views $349,000
Windsor Bldg.*#1001 Top floor rare
super large 3bed 2 1/2 bath. Completely
renovated corner -unit. Phenomenal
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set Beach. Direct Gulf. 2BR/2BA/1CG, Updat-
ed Tropical Paradise South End of Treasure
Island. All Amenities. 14 Lush Private Beach
Acres. CENTURY 21, Danny Galuski, 727-
692-7355.
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CAREFREE CONDO LIVING Town
Shores waterfront; 1/1, 1050 sf;
newer AC and windows; furnished;
Seller financing available to quali-
fied buyer. Offered at an affordable
$139,900
TOWN SHORES INVESTMENT -
Earn immediate income with tenant
in place until 7/09; 2/2, recent
updates inci laminate flooring, AC
and appliances with prime ground
floor location; Only $140,000
ONE BLOCK TO THE BEACH -
Duplex or Single family home -
Adorable 1930's vintage cottage -
renovated & updated. 1400 sf, use as.
a 3/2 with a 425 sf master suite or as
an income duplex w/ a 2/1 & large
studio; updated kitchen newer AC
compressor, roof reply and exterior
paint in 2007. Price reduced to
$339K


3/1 MID CENTURY CONTEMPO-
RARY AT THE BEACH 900+sf of
open spaciousness with cathedral
ceilings. Features include Central
Air/iheat; newer (2005) laminate
flooring kitchen, bath and large frpnt
deck that invites outdoor entertain-
ing. Third bedroom is bright and
sunny and perfect for computer room
or home office. One and 1/2 blocks
walk to the beach. Only $234,900
GULFPORT COMMERCIAL- 1800 sf
single story building on Tangerine
Greenway. Divide & use as duplex. 3
private offices and 3 large
reception/work areas. Create
leasable space as small as 775sf.
Zoned professional office or small
service business. Room for limited
expansion. 2004 updated with 2 ADA
approved bathrooms. Move in ready!
A great deal as just $229K.


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"The Experience Advantage"
Cell 727-344-0716
E-mail: rodneykittlebyahoo.com
www.RodneyKittle.com .


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MOBILE HOME-1BR/1BA, Excellent Condi-
tion, Screened Sunporch, 2701 34th St. No.,
Conners MHP, Nice Lot, Pets OK, 55+,. Fur-
nished, 727-322-8627.
ISLA DEL SOL VISTA VERDE- 2/2 Town-
home. Vaulted Ceilings,- New: Air Handler;
Compressor; Hot Water Tank. Totally Updated.
Balcony Overlooking Golf Course. 50 Steps to
Pool/Clubhouse. CENTURY 21, Danny Ga-
luski, 727-692-7355.
4917 14TH AVE. SO. GULFPORT- 3/1, New
Electric: Windows; Shutters; Hot Water Tank,
Carpeting. Nice House. Reduced $109,000.
obo 727-363-1278, 727-804-5867.
NORTH ST. PETE- New Condo, 2nd Floor,
55+, 2BR/2BA, Lakeview w/Access to Stores,
Public Transportation, Elevators. $128,000.
727-579-7273.


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OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 12-3pm
Admiral Bldg. #503
Large 2bed/2bath $275,900
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Michelle Quinn
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Will meet or beat any other deal
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Including the healthy kelp mists streaming from the gulf coastal waters.
This updated view of choice properties will be open for your viewing pleasure. Just give us a call at 727-647-2004 for the buy
of a lifetime. All of the wonderful people below have been instrumental in helping us to serve you better. They, also, wish to
extend their best wishes and let you know thy are always available to serve your needs throughout the year ahead.


Dena Conway Tc
647-2004


Gabber January 3 -January 9, 2008













BUSINESS FOR SALE -Merle Norman Cos-
metics/Skin Care. Established 10 years at
great Tyrone location. Must sell. $65,000. 727-
88-7337. ..


INSTRUCTORS FOR CHEERLEADING &
DANCE-To Teach Children. P/T, Evenings,
Great Pay. www.allamericanyouth.org. View
Employment Opps. Then email Resume
aayaleeann @tampabay.rr.corn
FULL CHARGE BOOKKEEPER- For Small-
Medical Manufacturer. Full Charge BookCom-
pliance, Peach tree Software. Resume and
eferences Salary requirements. Retirees
Welcome. Fax to 727-327e-3255 or Email
nancy@usaxray.cpm


A4RP50+


Looking for Work?

547-0534

HAIRSTYLIST/NAIL TECH- Start The New
Year In A Great Atmosphere. Be Your Own
Boss, Booth Rental, Own Clientelle. Central
Ave. Location. 727-343-6187.
PERSON NEEDED Willing to Be Trained in
Maintenance Repair, with Growing & Secure
Company. Must Have Clean Driver's License.
363-1074.



WHAT DO YOU MEAN
I MISSED THE DEAbLINE?


OFFICE HELP- Full Time & Permenant Part
Time. Hours Open. Email Resume to:
flclaimadj@aol.com
SPARTAN'S RESTAURANT-Neeois F/T-P/T
Servers, Counter, Drivers. Located Between
Sweet Bay and Tax Collectors Office 1059
62nd Ave. S. Apply in Person Mon.-Sat. 2-
4pm.
EZ$$
Answer Incoming Calls, $400-$1000 Weekly.
727-520-6410.
MAIDS FOR BUSY ESTABLISHED- Com-
p any, Excellent Rate Of Pay, Driver's License
Essential, 727-363-1074.
Gabber January 3 -January 9, 2008


$150 & UP! WE BUY CARS- Running or Not.
Cash Paid. Free Pickup. 328-8004
$175 & UP
Paid For Junk Cars, Trucks, Vans. Title or Not.
727-458-7710.
2001 ODYSSEY-EX VAN-Extremely Clean.
Good MPG. Senior Owner, Navi Michelins
88K. Must See! $10,000 obo 727-867-7919.
2004 SUZUKI VERONA- Fully Loaded/Leath-
er, 29,500 Miles. Below Kelly Blue Book, Ex-
cellent Condition, Must Sell. $9500 o.b.o. 727-
327-9408.


PUT YOUR AD HERE- Starting at $8 per is-
sue. Call 321-6965.


LARGE STAINLESS STEEL-BBQ Grill. 8
Burners, Great Condition! New $800. $150.00
727-688-9565.
THE BOOKLADY SAYS- It's Here! Ghost
Stories of Pinellas County. Small Adventures
Bookshop, 3'107 Beach Blvd. 727-347-8732.
Closed Sunday & Monday.
WEDDING DRESS- Perfect condition. Cost
over $900. Selling for $300. Size 16 727-432-
7757.
100'S OF WINDOWS- White, Aluminum,
Bronze & Bathrooms, Aluminum Awnings. We
Make & Re-Screen Screens. 5485 Haines Rd.,
St. Pete. 727-526-1494.
GAS LAWN MOWER- Barely Used, $85.
Two Single Bed Magnetic Mattress Pads. $50
Each. 323-7186.
LIKE NEW REDWOOD-6 person .Hot Tub.
$800. obo 727-686-8008
GULFPORT LIONS CLUB Available For
Parties, Weddings, Meetings. Great Water-
front Location With Full Facilities. Call Art for
Info and Dates. 321-5717.
OTHER WORLDS
METAPHYSICAL SHOP
Jewelry, Books, Incense, Drums, Harps,
Flutes, Bagpipes, Sitars & More. Huge Selec-
tion of Jewelry just Arrived! Tuesday-Saturday
10-6. 722 Pasadena Ave. So., 345-2800.
www.theotherworlds.com
Business is Great, Thank You!


WHY WEIGHT- Banish holiday flab. Weight
set. Barbells, dumbbells. Dozens of weight
plates. 25 cents/lb. call 321-4866
PROFORMTREADMILL 345- Like New, Need
Room for Piano. $280 Firm. 727-412-7769.


BOAT SLIPS AVAILABLE- Up to 50Ft. ABC
Marina, Madeira Beach. 727-393-2090.
CATALINA

25" SAILBOAT
;, Excellent Shape, Well Equipped, Has Trailer
and 9.5 Outboard with Generator. Auto Pilot,
GPS, Must see to appreciate. $10k Negotion-
able. Has to Go. 727-773-6100


Auootv Wanted


JEWELRY
COLLECTIBLES
I Need Old Jewelry Boxes Full-Costume, Vin-
tage. Sterling, Scrap Gold, Broken Chains.
Paintings, Coins, Pottery. John Sutorius, 385-
9721..
r-Clip & Save= .-----
Anthony Antiques & Appraisers Est. 1969

SANY ANTIQUE, EsTATE, VALUABLE OR UNUSUAL ITEMS I
' FREE APPRAISALS 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE N
* APPRAISING MONTHLY AUCTIONS E-BAY PROS
0 TOWN SHORES / GULFPORT / CALL
,9 UNCLE JOE AT HOtE 345-2992
5 SAVE THIS AD FOR FUTURE USE LiC,#A43422
Lcuip & Save. -- - -. --..
I BUY WATCHES-Working or Not, Jewelry,
Broken or Notb Tell Me What You Have. 727-
549-2142, 324-3808.
FISHING TACKLE WANTED- Cash Paid.
Reels, Rods, Tackle Boxes. New, Used or An-
tique. Call Captain Jim, 727-460-9352.


MINI FLEA MARKET
Furniture, Household Items, Collectibles, Fish-
ing, Decor and More! Sunday Jan. 6th, 8am-
1.pm. 1700 66th St. N., S.W. Corner of 18th
Ave. in Front of Goin' Postal.
HUGE YARD SALE- 2 Family. Antiques, Col-
lectibles, Furniture, Paintings, Hawaiian Shirts,
Bicycles, Housewares, Lamps, Shades, An-
tique Japanese Hibachi, Plants, Etc. Sat. Only
8-? Rain Date Sunday. 2908 56th St. So. Enter
on 29th Ave. Between Beach & 56th St. So.
ANTIQUES &
COLLECTIBLES SHOW
January 19 & 20, 2008. Bottles, Pottery, Post-
cards, Stoneware, and Much More! 135 Deal-
ers! At the St. Petersburg National Guard
Armory, 3601 38th Ave. So. (Between 34th &
37th Sts. South) Admission $4. Good for Both
Days. ,


LOST 1 CALICO OLDER CAT- Found 1 White
Young Cat. Call to Identify. 727-692-4599.
Boca Ciega Area.



there's



only one



Gabber
Since 1968

Serving Gulfpprt and surrounding Communities
every Thursday for over thirty-nine years.

321 -6965






OUL A A' AU
Loa. t o MEMBERS


2003 Jeep Liberty Sport


2002 Chrysler Voyager Van


$187 mo.
includes
Tax, tag & title


2005 Ford Explorer XLT 4x4
Loaded, 1 owner


$139 mo.
includes
Tax, tag & title


2004 PT Cruiser
1-owner, only 15,000 miles


Q A IF VHICE .


2001 Lincoln LS


2005 Chevrolet li


510,751


2004 Ford


$8,921
2003 Jeep
Liberty Sport
- ? Owner


Q1 UWZ1


2007 PT Cruise Touring Edition


: Escape XLT


2002 Honda Civic LX 2001 VW Jetta VR6
4-door I


$9,951 1 $10,721


1 $6,988


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2003 Chrysler Seabring LX


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tier 2001 Ja uar S-Type 4.0 2002 Chevy S-10 1
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$15,921


$16.921


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POWERFUL PRAYER TO HOLY SPIRIT -
Holy Spirit, you who solves all problems, who
lights all roads so that I can attain my goal, you
who give me the divine gifts to forgive and for-
get all evil against me and that in all instances
of my life you are with me, I want in this short
prayer to thank you for all things and confirm
once again that I never want to be separated
from you, even in spite of all material illusions.
I wish to be with you, in eternal glory. Thank
you for your mercy toward me an mine.
G.B.
NEVER FAILING PRAYER TO ST. MICHAEL
St. Michael, the Archangel, Defend Us In
Battle; Be Our Defense Against the Wicked-
ness and Snares of the Devil. May God Re-
buke Him We Humbly Pray; and Do You Oh
Prince of the Heavenly Host, By the Power
of God, Thrust Into Hell Satan and the Other
Evil Spirits Who Prowl About the World For the
Ruin of Souls. Amen. St. Michael, I Resort
to Your Protection and in My Faith, Offer This
Light Which Shall Burn Every Tuesday. Com-
fort Me in My Difficulties and While Lodging in
the House of Our Savior Intercede for Me and
My Family That We Will Be Able to Hold God
Close to Our Hearts and Be Provided for in All
of Our Necessities. I Beseech You, to Have
Infinite Pity in Regard to Favors I ask ofYou
(Name Them) So That I May Be Able To Over-
come All Difficulties as You Did the Dragons
at Your Feet. Our Father (Say 3 Times). Hail
Mary (Say 3 Times). Glory Be (Say 3 Times).
.This Prayer s to be Said9 Tuesdays, in Suc-
cession and Each Tuesday a Candle Shal
Be Lighted and a Copy of This Prayer Lft in
the Church to Help Another Soul in Distress
and Support the Devotion to St. Michael. This
Miraculous Saint Grants Everything, No Mat-
ter How Difficult, Before the Termination of 9
Tuesdays. G.F.




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Gabber January 3 -January 9, 2008


Happy

New Year!
A Sincere Thank-You to All.
Whether there in person
or with us in spirit. It was
not an invitation only party
and if you needed one we are
sorry for the misunderstanding.
Our family, You Our Friends
have truly blessed us.
Thanks for the memories
Linda & Danny
P.S. Did you lose a
gold bracelet?


Happy 80th
Birthday!
Dad you don't look a day
over 79!






Yor loving family
Yoqr loving family


Your Community Paper
for 37 years
1419 49th St. South Gulfport

(727) 321-6965
Since 1968 fax 327-7830


Happy, belated B-day
&-Happy New Year. @
Yolanda isihere & going
back on Jan.T7;2008
Please give a call, ,
.We would like to hear
from you.

H0. Herb


It's the 4th one you've
celebrated in heaven-
You are loved still &
missed
Love Sand


























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