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Brandon Hospital Auxiliary Going Strong After 30 Years

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By BARBARA ROUTEN, Tribune correspondent

Published: October 24, 2007

BRANDON - The Brandon Hospital Auxiliary installed new officers for the 2007-08 year at a luncheon meeting Sept. 13. The installing official was Lucille O'Brien. The new officers are Tim Humberson, president; Lee Novak, first vice president; Margery Olsen, second vice president; M. Chris Prinzivalli, recording secretary; Donna Knotts, corresponding secretary; Joan Daily, treasurer; Joyce Bonham, gift shop treasurer; and Alveda Dietrich, parliamentarian.

The auxiliary 'has been serving the Brandon community for over 30 years,' said auxiliary member Corrine A. Horton. 'Proceeds from gift shop sales and other fundraisers provide local students with medical scholarships. We also support many local charities.

'If you would like to volunteer your time and talent, we need you,' Horton said.

Volunteers provide services in many areas of the hospital, and the auxiliary provides their training and orientation.

Call (813) 681-5551, Ext. 3587.

Halloween Ribs Not Just For Kids

BRANDON - The Tampa Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors will sponsor Halloween Ribs for Kids from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Costco, 10921 Causeway Blvd. Money raised will help the Epilepsy Services Foundation create a better future for people affected by epilepsy.

Slabs of ribs will be available, cooked with dry rub or sauce. Orders should be called in to the foundation office at (813) 870-3414 by Friday, although the barbecue chef, Tommy Pate, promises to 'cook as long as we have people buying.'

'New York State Of Mind'

RUSKIN - The Riverview High School music program and Choral Director Liz Stewart invite the public to a free 'We're in a New York State of Mind' fundraising concert at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Landings Clubhouse at the Riverside Club Golf and Boating Resort, 2707 Pier Drive, Ruskin. The Riverview Jazz Choir, various vocal soloists and a violinist and saxophonist will share their musical stylings.

Ten Riverview Chamber Chorus students have been selected to travel to New York to perform Nov. 25 at Carnegie Hall. They will sing Christmas selections from Handel's 'Messiah' under the direction of internationally known composer and director John Rutter.

Donations to underwrite the cost of the trip may be made payable to the Riverview High School Chorus Boosters and sent to Stewart at Riverview High School, 11311 Boyette Road, Riverview FL 33569. For information, call Stewart at (813) 671-5011, Ext. 282.

Gift Wrappers, Sponsors Needed

SEFFNER - Gift wrappers are invited to two wrapping parties at 7 p.m. Nov. 17 and 30 at the Children's Home at Family Ministries of Florida, a residential child care program licensed by the state Department of Children & Families at 131 New Legacy Drive, Seffner.

Refreshments and wrapping paper will be provided for volunteers, who will wrap gifts that will be handed out to the home's residents and other children in the community on Dec. 2 at the 14th annual Cookson Hills Toy Run. Adult and youth groups are welcome, as are students seeking community service hours.

For the 'past 13 years, you helped provide over 1,800 kids with Christmas and between $30,000 and $40,000 to Family Ministries Children's Home ...,' said Sheri Brown, organizer and co-founder of the Toy Run with her husband, Bill. 'We are really in need of sponsors this year more than ever.'

For details about the Toy Run, visit www.cooksontoy run.com.

Experience Hiking Beneath A Full Moon

RUSKIN - We'll see a full moon Friday, and those who dare are invited to participate in a 'Full Moon Walk' from 7 to 9 p.m. at Camp Bayou, 315 S. Tamiami Trail.

'No flashlights will be used,' Camp Bayou program director Dolly Cummings said, as no more than 20 preregistered hikers bravely walk from the uplands down toward the water. Hoots, howls and the sound of rustling leaves may force the question, 'What was that?' But only the moon's light will answer.

'Don't come expecting a haunted walk,' Cummings said. 'I can't guarantee bats or owls, just a different perspective that most folks don't get to see. ... This kind of event helps people test their comfort zone and perhaps appreciate nature more.'

Cummings said full moon hikes are almost the same as day hikes.

'The biggest difference, of course, is the way moonlight illuminates, as if looking through a blue filter,' she said.

A $5 donation upon arrival is requested. A telescope will be set up for viewing the moon. The evening will end with a campfire and s'mores.

To register, e-mail Cummings at events@campbayou .org or call her at (813) 363-5438.

AARP Celebrates Early Thanksgiving

BRANDON - The Greater Brandon Chapter No. 4442 of the AARP will combine a regular meeting with a Thanksgiving lunch at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 5 at the Brandon Community Center, 510 Sadie St.

The business meeting will include election of officers. State Sen. Ronda Storms will be the guest speaker.

Cost is $11. Reservations must be made by Nov. 3 by calling Mary Starling at (813) 689-2890 or Shirley Guthrie at (813) 689-2218.

Seafood Festival Volunteers Get In Free

RUSKIN - The Ruskin Seafood Festival 'is seeking those that are willing to contribute a portion or all of their day,' said Donna Allmond, festival consultant. 'Not only will volunteers enter the festival at no charge, they will also receive other festival benefits.' Find out details about volunteering at www.ruskinseafood festival.org or call the Ruskin Chamber of Commerce at (813) 645-3808.

This family-friendly, alcohol-free community event will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 3 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 4, at E.G. Simmons Park, 2401 19th Ave., N.W., in Ruskin. Admission costs $5 for adults and $4 for seniors. Entrance is free for children younger than 12. Parking and shuttle service are free.

Introductory remarks and the singing of the national anthem will kick off the festivities at 10 a.m. Nov. 3. At 3:20 p.m., Alfred Sheppard's N-Version will share smooth jazz. DJ Gary - no relation to SpongeBob's pet snail - will pull it all together all day long.

The following groups will entertain both days:

•At 10:15 a.m., Caribbean Cowboy will croon country music, Caribbean style. What? Like Toby Keith with dreadlocks? Or Bob Marley yodeling?

•At noon, You 'n' Me will crank out a little rock, country and funk.

•At 1:45 p.m., T-Blue will play island blues.

For information about the festival, including the Kids Costume Contest and boat show, visit www.ruskin seafoodfestival.org.

Snippets

The Disciples Women's Ministry of Brandon Christian Church, 910 Bryan Road, Brandon, will hold a flea market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in the church fellowship hall. Proceeds will benefit community and global outreach projects. For information, call the church office at (813) 689-4021.

Send news and photos of community interest to Barbara Routen at The Tampa Tribune, 505 W. Robertson St., Brandon FL 33511, e-mail neighbors@tampabay.rr .com or call (813) 657-4531.

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