Gabber February 25 - March 2,

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1 Gabber February 25 - March 2,

2 Obituaries CHOJNOWSKI, Edward W., 90, of South Pasadena, was called home peacefully on February 17. Born in Westfield, MA. He attended Westfield schools. He was the manager of the Westfield Whip Co. where he worked for many years. In 1980 he and his wife, Stella A. Chojnowski relocated to South Pasadena. He is survived by his daughters, Joan V. Burnham of Athens, ME., Sue and her husband Larry Alamed of Westfield, MA., Pauline A. Wilson of South Pasadena, FL. with whom Edward resided, and a son Thomas P. and his wife Susan, 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren, and his sister Jennie Nelson of Westfield, MA., and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Stella, of 60 years in Oct. 2010, his sisters Jessie Sofio, Helen Shannon, and his brothers William, Jim, Ted and Matthew. Services and burial will be at Bay Pines VA. Cemetery, FL. Memorial contributions may be made in Edward s name to Bay Pines VA Hospital, Bay Pines Blvd., Bay Pines, FL KOWAL, BOBBIE BARNES, of Gulfport, passed away on Friday, February 19. She was born on September 10, 1939 in Athens, AL. She was loved by so many people and will truly be missed. She is survived by her two sons, Donnie Payton and Darrell Wainwright and a very large extended family. Information on her Celebration Of Life to follow, please the family at putterkd@gmail. com by Saturday, February 27. SPIEGELMAN, JANET N., 100, of South Pasadena, passed away February 16. Her husband, Horace (Tunney) Spiegelman and sister, Reva Rogaliner predeceased her. Janet was born in Pittsburgh, PA on October 27, She was a graduate of Michigan University in 1936, and met and married her husband in They migrated to St Petersburg in Together they traveled the world. After Tunney s death, Janet continued her travels, which included an African Safari and many trips with American Stage. Janet was an avid theater participant since the age of 10, and saved every theater playbill and program since that time. She is also well known for her massive clock and watch collection. Janet volunteered with Meals on Wheels and Palms of Pasadena Hospital. She was a member of Temple Beth El and its sisterhood. She was an active contributor to Southeast Guide Dogs and all blind services in memory of her aunt. Janet is survived by her nephews, Lee and Gary Rogaliner, their families, nieces, nephews and untold number of dearly devoted friends. To honor Janet, a memorial service will be held at The Fountains, 1255 Pasadena Ave. S. on February 25 at 10:30 a.m. Rabbi Daniel Treiser will officiate. S T A I N E S, J E F F R E Y FENTON, 68, of Gulfport, died suddenly of a heart attack on Friday, February 5, at home. In his three years living in Gulfport with his wife Lucy, Jeff was known as a talented photographer and musician. He was born in East London, UK, and as a child watched the area rebuild after the devastation of World War II. After attending the John Bramston school, Jeff enlisted in the army at age 16 in 1963, and always maintained his friendships throughout the world with his fellow veterans. As a civilian he worked in a wide variety of occupations, including pig farmer, London city bus driver and shooting instructor. He met his wife Lucy in the Dominican Republic, and they were married three years ago in Las Vegas, NV. Jeff was predeceased by his father, Fenton James Edward Staines, and mother, Lilian Florence nee Jacob. He is survived by his loving wife, Lucy Blair Staines, of Gulfport; sister Maureen Symes of East Grinstead, UK; his son Spencer Wynn-Greensmith; his daughter Emma Thompson of Amersham Buckinghamshire, UK and his nephew, Martin Symes, Singapore. A memorial tribute will be held on Jeffrey's birthday, April 24, at the Sorensen Funeral Home, th Ave. N. A reception at Little Tommie's Tiki in Gulfport will follow. In lieu of flowers, consider planting a tree that bears fruit or nuts. The best time to plant is 20 years ago; the second best time is now. TONNA, ARTHUR JOSEPH, 89, of Gulfport, passed away February 17. Arthur was born in San Francisco, CA on January 15, He was the son of the late Emmanuele and Carmela Tonna. Arthur served in the Merchant Marines during World War II. Most of his life, he worked in the brewing industry. When he retired, Arthur was the Executive Vice President of Operations for Stroh Brewery in Detroit, MI. He was a member of the Master Brewers Association of the Americas. Arthur is survived by his wife of 41 years, Virginia (Ginny); daughters, Jeannette Gregory (Larry), Patricia Cuthbert (Steve), and Valerie Arriaza; son, Kenneth Tonna (Phyllis); stepson, John McPherson (Donna); sister, Mary Mulhall; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was a beloved uncle, brother-in-law, and friend. A funeral mass will be celebrated in San Francisco. 22 Gabber February 25 - March 2, 2016

3 St. Matthew s Annual Card and Game Party St. Matthew s Episcopal Church, 738 Pinellas Point Dr. S., will have their annual card and game party on Saturday, March 19, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. A donation of $10, or $30 for a table of four, is suggested. Door prizes and a luncheon is included. Come play bridge or your favorite card or board game. Call Barbara at for more information and tickets. Sculpting with Wool at Fab Fiber Fiber artist Vicki Bennett will be at FAB Fiber, 5708 Gulfport Blvd., on March 2 to offer a special oneday workshop that combines the techniques necessary to use resists in the creation of three dimensional sculpted pieces such as vessels, bags and purses and pillow covers, along with new ideas for sculpting wool much as you would with clay. Learn how to make a durable piece of felt with well-finished and consistent walls, and enjoy working with wool as a malleable substance that you can bend and shape to your vision. This is a really fun class. Bring sketches and your creative muse. Limited to five to six participants. The cost is $90 for the class, and $15 for the material. Bring a lunch or order in from local restaurants. For more information about how to register for this unique class, please contact Elizabeth at Senior Solos Luncheon and Potluck Meeting The Sweethearts of Beta Sigma Sweethearts Phyllis Searles, Marianne Resien, Cate Green, Barbara Brooks, Joyce Svabek, Barbara Killinger and Barb Dziubinski. On Saturday, February 20, the Annual Sweetheart Luncheon was held at the Holiday Inn on Ulmerton Road. The chapter sweethearts were honored. Congratulations to the following sweethearts: Charlotte Johnson-Hunter, Xi Pi Omicron; Barb Dziubinski, Preceptor Zeta Zeta; Joyce Svabek, Laureate Epsilon Nu; Barbara Brooks, Laureate Epsilon Theta; Cate Green, Laureate Gamma Xi; Phyllis Searles, Beta Xi Master; Marianne Reisen, Gamma Lambda Master and Barbara Killinger, Torchbearer Iota. All these ladies are very deserving of this honor. Beta Sigma Phi is a social and cultural organization. There are eight chapters in the Sunshine City Council who meet regularly each month. For more information contact Sharon Ingram at Senior Solos, a social group of single folks 55+, will gather for food and fellowship at 1 p.m. on March 2 at Zom-Hee Chinese Restaurant, 9015 Park Blvd. Their monthly potluck meeting will be March 14 at the Pinellas Park Senior Center, th St. Folks start gathering at 1 p.m., and lunch is at 1:30 p.m. Bring a dish to share and $2 or no dish and $5. There will be a scavenger hunt for miscellaneous stuff you might have in your pockets. All single seniors are welcome to join this congenial group. Questions? Call Wally at Gabber February 25 - March 2,

4 Groundbreaking Film at Chabad Jewish Center Would you think a rabbi could teach you anything about sexual intimacy? You ll discover that and more in the enlightening and award-winning new documentary The Lost Key, the film that has been inspiring festival moviegoers worldwide to rediscover intimacy in their relationships. Chabad Jewish Center of greater St. Petersburg, 4010 Park St N. S., will be hosting a private screening on March 8 at 7 p.m. The event is open to the public and all are welcome. RSVP at chabadsp. com or call Event attendance is $10 per person. There will be a Q & A with Rabbi Alter Korf and Dr. Loni Shelef, PhD following the film. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Chabad Jewish Center of Greater St. Petersburg, at Betty Fox Band at the Casino Ballroom On Sunday March 13, Swing Time presents the Betty Fox Band, live at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom. Get ready to dance! Doors open at 6:45 p.m. as the evening kicks off with a blues dance lesson from 7 to 8 p.m. featuring special guest instructors, Dana Ryann and Keith Johnson. Dance is from 8 to 11 p.m. with live music by blues phenomenon Betty Fox, and her band. For anyone not familiar with the band, they re an absolute dancer favorite. All ages, no partners needed, free parking, door prizes and full cash bar. Tickets are just $12 at door. For more information, visit swingtime.info. So You Have or Will Have an Ostomy The United Ostomy Associations of America affiliated support group of St. Petersburg invites all ostomates, new or experienced, to their next meeting on Sunday, February 28, at 2 p.m. in St. Anthony s Hospital Auditorium, th Ave. N. This month they will be having a guest speaker, Lila Watkins, from Baylife Pharmacy who will be speaking on compounding for ostomates. A whole new world will open up to you by discussing your problems with others who have experienced the same doubts and questions. For more information or directions call Bill at or Letty at Gabber February 25 - March 2, 2016

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6 Drones, from front page I think it s basically fear of the unknown, the long-time city resident and self-described geek said. I want to spread the word that these aren t terrible things. With this in mind, Penrose set up a website, GulfportDrones.com, that he hopes will inspire other area drone operators to band together to promote responsible and safe use of the crafts. Penrose, who has spent the last 30 years in computer repair and education, bought his first drone last summer on a lark and is now a hardcore convert. An amateur photographer, he s enamored by the opportunities drones offer in that area. If they didn t have cameras, I probably wouldn t have one, he says. As drones have become cheaper and more popular among recreational users the cheapest models can sell for less than $100 media has become rife with stories of people doing dumb or dangerous things with them. So-called rogue drones have been reported injuring bystanders at festivals, sneaking drugs into a prison, interfering with aircraft putting out wildfires, and nearly crashing into commercial airliners. There are also stories about irate individuals shooting them out of the sky and physically attacking their operators. Gulfport Police Chief Robert Vincent said that so far he wasn t aware of any calls about drones in Gulfport. However, he said, Some of my colleagues in other cities have expressed concerns about enforcement, as local law enforcement agencies do not have the authority to enforce federal regulations. Exactly what those regulations are is a little unclear. It s like the Wild West in the sense that there are no laws written in stone, Penrose said. The Federal Aviation Administration just started requiring hobbyists to register their drones in December. Other than that, it has a list of safety guidelines stating that operators must fly their drones below 400 feet, always keep the craft in sight, stay at least five miles away from airports, don t interfere with Philip Penrose of Gulfport flies his drone, a Typhoon Yuneec Q500+CG02+Camera, at the green behind the Gulfport Recreation Center. manned aircraft, don t fly near people or stadiums, and don t fly an aircraft that weighs more than 55 pounds. Meanwhile, a Florida law that went into effect last July 1 bans drones from recording people or their property in private places such as their back yards without their permission. Enforcement, of course, is another matter. Drones, which are also referred to as quadcopters or unmanned aerial vehicles and range in size from an inch to that of a commercial jet, also are in widespread use by the U.S. military. They also have many commercial applications giant retailer Amazon, for instance, plans to use drones to deliver purchases to its customers though the federal government currently has strict licensing requirements for businesses. Penrose demonstrated the capabilities of his personal drone, a Typhoon Yuneec Q500+CG02+Camera, to this reporter who had never seen one up close, at the green behind the Gulfport Recreation Center. The drone, which weighs four pounds when fully equipped with camera and battery and is some 15 inches square, costs about $1,000 and is linked via GPS to more than a dozen satellites. What first struck this reporter was an annoying buzz that elicited visions of a gigantic mosquito waiting to land on her arm. But the quad danced gracefully in the air like a mechanical, winged ballerina, and responded immediately to Penrose s slightest touch of the control panel, turning slowly to the left or right, up or down. It can also just stay there like a good dog, he said. Penrose, 61, who attributes his youthful looks to the fact that he likes to play with toys, still isn t sure what he wants to do with his newly found love. To me, it s something new to learn, he said. There are all kinds of possibilities. 26 Gabber February 25 - March 2, 2016

7 So Tangerine Greenway Market Come on out to the So Tangerine Greenway Market, at 49th St. and Tangerine Ave., every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meet your neighbors and find farm-fresh eggs, vegetables and vendors of all types! New vendors are always welcome, call for more information. See you there. Miss St. Petersburg USA at the Hickman The Sixth Annual Miss St. Petersburg USA & Teen USA Pageants take place on Friday, February 26 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 adults and $10 for children under 12. Tickets will go on sale one hour before the show at the Catherine Hickman Theater at th Ave. S. Please enter on the 26th Ave. S. side. For more information, visit MissFloridaUSA. com or contact Kids Yoga at the Gulfport Library Beautiful birds is the theme for February Free Kids Yoga with Ms. Christa, RYT-200, on Thursday February 25 at 3:30 p.m. Come squawk, fly, waddle or chicken dance your way through February Kids Yoga Class. Call Cailey at or go to cklasson@mygulfport. us to sign up and join the fun. AARP Tax Assistance at Main Library In partnership with AARP, free tax assistance will be offered at the St. Petersburg Main Library, 3745 Ninth Ave. N., throughout tax season. Assistance will be available on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. until April 14. Staffed by trained volunteers, the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program offers free, individualized tax assistance for low- to moderateincome taxpayers. For more information, call or visit splibraries.org. First Friday Art Reception at City of Imagination "Visions from the Twilight," an exhibition of paintings by Gulfport-based artist Keith Stillwagon will open Friday, March 4. The collection will be shown at the City of Imagination Art Center at th St. S. This one-person exhibit will consist of 30 acrylic paintings on canvas, most of which have not been seen in public. Reception begins at 6:30 p.m. Meet the artist, have a little wine and enjoy original music by Peter Suarez. For more information visit City of Imagination on Facebook Gabber February 25 - March 2,

8 Gulfport Local Crime Watch A sampling of recent police calls and criminal activity. Theft (grand) 2/17, 900 block of 58th St. S. Battery 2/17, 900 block of 58th St. S. Burglary 2/17, 5800 block of Tangerine Ave. S. Burglary (vehicle) 2/17, 2800 block of Beach Blvd. Theft (shoplifting) 2/18, 4900 block of Gulfport Blvd. S. Trespass 2/19, 900 block of 58th St. S. Battery 2/19, 5100 block of 11th Ave. S. Battery 2/19, 5300 block of 16th Ave. S. Burglary (structure) 2/19, 5200 block of 23rd Ave. S. Theft 2/19, 3000 block of 49th St. S. Burglary (vehicle) 2/20, 1300 block of Freemont St. Burglary (vehicle) 2/20, 29th Ave. S. and Miriam St. Burglary (vehicle) 2/22, 5200 block of 14th Ave. S. Theft 2/23, 1100 block of 51st St. S. Missing person 2/23, 6000 block of Shore Blvd. S. South Pasadena Trespass 2/17, 1000 block of Pasadena Ave. S. Theft 2/21, 1200 block of Pasadena Ave. S. Burglary (residence) 2/21, 1300 block of Pasadena Ave. S. Battery (sexual) 2/21, address unavailable Theft (grand) 2/22, 1800 block of Shore Dr. Theft - 2/23, 6800 block of Gulfport Blvd. St. Pete Beach Battery (aggravated) 2/17, 76th Ave. and Blind Pass Rd. Theft 2/18, 6000 block of Gulf Blvd. Theft (grand) 2/18, 5300 bock of Gulf Blvd. Theft (grand) 2/18, 3100 block of Pass-A-Grille Way Theft 2/20, 4500 block of Gulf Blvd. Theft 2/20, 700 block of Gulf Way Battery (aggravated) 2/22, 6200 block of Gulf Blvd. Theft (petty) 2/22, 2000 block of Pass-A-Grille Way A Not-So-Sweet Surprise By Colin O Hara A resident of the 700 block of Gray Street was surprised to find a strange man in her back yard yielding a machete. On February 4 in the middle of the afternoon, the resident found an unknown suspect in her yard. She ran inside to call the police, but the man was gone once she checked the yard again. According to the Gulfport Police Department, the man used the machete to chop down and steal sugar cane that was growing in the yard. No arrests were made. The suspect was said to have fled the scene in a blue pickup struck with his sweet loot in tow. Silver Alert Woman Found Safe By Colin O Hara A sliver alert was issued on Monday afternoon for a missing elderly woman. Metha Franco, 88, was found by Florida Highway Patrol in Hillsborough County several hours later. The Gulfport Police Department reported that Franco, who is said to suffer from dementia, called her daughter at 1 p.m. on Wednesday to tell her she was leaving for a doctor s appointment. Franco forgot the appointment was for the following day. The doctor s office, located on Central Avenue in St. Petersburg, stated that Franco never came to the office on Monday. Franco was driving her white 2008 Buick Lucerne and was discovered later on Monday evening in good condition. 28 Gabber February 25 - March 2, 2016

9 Crime, from front page as distribute information to you. This particular business crime watch is specifically geared toward the 30 businesses on Beach Boulevard. Grimberg states that he also has plans to create a 49th Street Business Watch and a Gulfport Boulevard Business Watch. It s a fine-oiled machine, Linda Craig, owner of Perfect 10 Nail Salon said when speaking of about keeping the crime watch within Beach Boulevard. It s containable. Lieutenant Stone s main objective with the crime watch is for all businesses to get to know each other better as well as getting to know the police better. Getting to know each other is key, Stone said. It s strength in numbers. Grimberg spoke on other key points, including employee safety, workplace violence, reducing hazards, and shoplifting as important items the crime watch will address. We ll even train your employees at meetings, Grimberg said. Business owners will have the opportunity to learn about crime prevention though environmental design, and Gulfport police will perform a security assessment to gauge the safety of a business. Stone said actions such as trimming hedges, trimming trees or adding better light can make all the difference in safety and sightlines throughout a business. It s nice to know there s a police presence here, said John Shelvin, who was representing Domain Home Accessories. Many of the dozen attendees at the meeting shared the same sentiment. I wave to the police every morning, James Clark, owner of T and Me, said. You don t see that anymore, and I lived all around the country. The Business Watch plans on meeting monthly, tentatively on Tuesdays. Contact Richard Grimberg at Green Frog Moon Music Festival Sacred Lands will host the Green Frog Music Festival on March 19 and 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days. The festival, a benefit for Sacred Lands, will be at 1620 Park St. N., also the location of the Anderson/ Narvaez Mound. It will feature some of the best in folk, rock, celtic and drum music. There will be food vendors and some Native American arts and crafts. Come and enjoy the good medicine at Sacred Lands in the relaxing setting of food and music with connections of all sorts. A donation of $5 gets you a weekend of fun. Free parking. This is a Music Festival for a non-profit organization and all proceeds will help with the cost of keeping Sacred Lands open to the public. For more info visit sacredlandspreservation. org. Gabber February 25 - March 2,

10 Around Town By Lynn Taylor A few things recently seen and heard in the Gulfport area... La Cote Basque French Restaurant hosts a dinner theater the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. featuring four one-act plays Pia s Trattoria has enclosed part of the outdoor dining space to create an intimate, rustic dining experience Spinnakers (formerly Beach Haus) hosts a monthly Paint Nite that combines art and cocktails. Bill Vilhage at The Historic Peninsula Inn. The next event will be on March 23 at 7 p.m. with artist Billy Stracke Fish Bar and Grille, the space that was formerly Peg s Cantina, has been renovated inside and outside, with trained staff, new menu featuring fresh seafood and more and has passed all inspections. The restaurant will open March 1 The Tampa Bay Beach Bums hosted the Co-ed 2 s Angels & Devils Volleyball Tournament at the City of Gulfport Volleyball Courts last weekend Writers, poets, screenwriters and other wordsmiths are invited to read their original work at the first Literary Afternoon Open Mic hosted by the Ink Tank on March 6 at 2 p.m. at The Blueberry Patch Bill Vilhage plays popular tunes on his guitar in front of The Historic Peninsula Inn during the Tuesday Fresh Market Three Gulfport s Get Rescued events are slated for February 27: the Get Rescued Street Festival Fundraiser along Beach Blvd from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., a BarkBQue at Salty s from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Tails at Twilight at the Casino Ballroom from 7 to 10 p.m Faeries and gnomes are busy creating mini creative dwellings to display at this year s SpringFest, April 9 and 10 in Clymer Park Hundreds of art lovers were wowed by the inaugural Gulfport Masters Fine Art Festival in Veterans Park February 20 and 21 plus a beautiful spring-like day to enjoy it Seen on a t-shirt: Don t bother me while I m ignoring you. Isle of Palms Annual Yard Sale The Isle of Palms Civic Association will hold their annual island-wide yard sale on Saturday, March 5, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m, at the food court on 115th Ave. $5 per yard for residents, free to shop. For registration or info, please call Millie Bacon Battle in Grand Central and EDGE Restaurants of the Grand Central District and EDGE District will be participating in the inaugural Bacon Battle, a month-long contest to determine who serves the best bacon dish. During the month of February, consumers will be able to dine at the nine participating restaurants to taste the entries and then score each of them online. Diners can view the participants and score each dish through the websites of the Grand Central District Association, grandcentraldistrict. org, and EDGE District Association, edgedistrict.org, until February 29. The bacon dish receiving the highest score will be named the People s Choice winner. In addition, a panel of guest judges will score each dish to determine the winner of the Judges Choice award. The winners will be announced on March 1. For more information, please contact Lauren Ruiz, GCDA s Executive Director, at or lauren.ruiz@ grandcentraldistrict.org. Tech Programs at St. Pete Beach Library The St. Pete Beach Library, 65 73rd Ave., will offer various tech programs through March. On Tuesday, March 1, at 3 p.m., an E-Reader Help Hour will showcase available library e-materials for Kindle and other tablets. There will be an ipad for Beginners program on March 10 at 2 p.m., and a Smartphone Drop-In Class on Wednesday, March 16, at 3 p.m. For more information, call the library at Gabber February 25 - March 2, 2016