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The Present And Past Will Meet At The Alafia River

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By BARBARA ROUTEN

Tribune correspondent

Published: January 14, 2009

HOMELAND - Families from the South Shore and Brandon areas will join more than 1,000 other participants for a re-enactment of pre-1840 American life at the 38{+t}{+h} Alafia River Rendezvous today toJan. 24 at the Florida Frontiermen's Homeland site, south of Bartow at the end of Azalea Street.

Taking part in the rendezvous has become a tradition for some members of the Brandon Home School Fellowship and Families Instructing Students at Home. Returning campers include the families of Ken and Michelle Perry, Bryan and Loretta Mion, Carl and Nancy Bergman and Steven and Dorri Warren.

School children and senior citizens are invited to visit the rendezvous between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Jan. 22; the public is invited to visit between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Jan. 23 and 24. Period music, tradesmen, Native Americans, Me'tis and hundreds of other 21{+s}{+t}-century folks dressed as pre-1840s characters camping on site create a very large, living-history experience.

The cost for a daylong visit is $10 for adults, $5 for seniors age 60 and older; and $5 for students ages 4 to 15. Children younger than 4 are free.

For details and a map to the site, visit www.florida frontiersmen.org.
Photo Program Taking Reservations

GIBSONTON - A new session of 4-H Photography Kids taught by Laura Iuzzolino will begin in early February. The class is limited to six students ages 10 to 16.

The current group's curriculum includes lighting, shutter speed and picture composition. The students photographed landscapes at Hillsborough River State Park, which helped "open their eyes to the beauty the land has to offer and tell the story in photos," Iuzzolino said. The students also are scheduled to photograph Ybor City's alleyways.

Their photographs will be exhibited and judged at the Florida State Fair, "which is most exciting, since some of the pictures are quite good," Iuzzolino said.

Soon, 4-H Photography Kids will have a classroom/darkroom where they can learn to develop film. Iuzzolino believes hands-on control of images will increase their understanding of the basics of photography.

Reservations for the upcoming class may be made by contacting Iuzzolino at liuzzolino@verizon.net.

Art Club Hosts Demo

SUN CITY CENTER - The Art Club of Sun City Center invites the public to a free demonstration by Richard Powers at 1 p.m. Monday at the Rollins Theater, 970 Cherry Hills Drive.

Powers, a sixth-generation Floridian, will demonstrate how to paint with oils using a palette knife. His paintings represent Florida landscapes and wildlife as it used to be.

Brandon Elks Recognize Standouts

BRANDON - Brandon Elks Lodge 2383, with members from the South Shore and Brandon areas, recently honored exemplary students and members and brought cheer to area families and veterans.

The Elks chose Nora F. Zaki of Newsome High School as the November 2008 Teenager of the Month and Megan K. McGarrell of Brandon High School as the December 2008 Teenager of the Month.

With a 5.2 grade-point average, Zak is salutatorian of her class and a member of the National Honor Society, National Beta Club and Students Actively Volunteering for the Environment. She also volunteers for Relay for Life, American Red Cross and the Muslim American Society Youth Olympics.

McGarrell has served as president and first vice president on the Student Government Executive Board, is a member of the National Honor Society and has participated in the Model United Nations. Her grade-point average is 5.64, and her class rank is 10.

The Brandon Ladies of the Elks' Lady of Distinction for November is Gladys Hayes, and the Lady of Distinction for December is Linda Hinkle.

The November Elk of the Month is Larry Oliver, who originated the Tony Scotch Memorial Golf Tournament. Ray Ritzschke, food service manager, is the December Elk of the Month.

Lodge Esquire Bernell "Bernie" Hiskey, also the ritual coach, was selected Officer of the Quarter.

Over the holidays, the lodge provided food and presents for 11 families. Members also visited patients at the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital in Tampa and brought them small gifts.

For information about the Brandon Elks, call (813) 654-2968 or visit www.brandon elks.org.

Usher In President With Democratic Club

SUN CITY CENTER - The SouthShore Democratic Club invites all like-minded area citizens to celebrate the inauguration of Barack Obama at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Banquet Room of the Kings Point North Clubhouse, 1900 Clubhouse Drive.

Guests are asked to bring food to share at a potluck lunch, which will be eaten after Obama's inaugural speech.

Reservations are required. Call Idalea Rubin at (813) 642-8981.

Michelle James In Concert

SUN CITY CENTER - Singer Michelle James will perform at a Fantastic Friday concert at 7:15 p.m. Jan. 23 at United Community Church, 1501 La Jolla Ave. Tickets are $5 per person and available from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and Thursdays in the church narthex and at 11 a.m. Sundays after worship.

Call (813) 634-1304.

Scholarships For Amputees

RUSKIN - Ye Notorious Krewe of the Peg Leg Pirate has treasure in the form of scholarships to share with amputees who are students at colleges and trade or technical schools. The krewe also provides services and equipment to amputees, whether or not they are students. Applications for scholarships and aid must be received by March 31.

The krewe provided $17,000 in assistance last year and more than $56,000 since its inception in 2004 to amputees in six states and Jamaica. Recipients' fields of study range from fine arts to math, political science and the development of prosthetics and orthotics.

Details about applying for scholarships or financial assistance are available at www .peglegpirate.org.

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

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