Vol. 17, Issue 4, April 2021
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The Premier “Shop Local” Community Magazine Directly Mailed To 18,000 Homes In Trinity & Surrounding Areas This Independent Community News, Business & Dining Guide Is Directly Mailed Once Each Month To: Aristida, Champion’s Club, Chelsea Place, Country Place, Ellington Estates North, Ellington Place, Fairway Springs, Fox Hollow, Foxwood, Greenbrook Estates, Heritage Lake, Heritage Springs, Hills Of San José, Hunter’s Ridge, Hunting Creek, Longleaf, Magnolia Estates, Nature’s Hideaway, Oak Ridge, Riverbend, Riverchase, River Crossing, River Oaks, Riverside Estates, Riverside Village, Riverside Villas, Seven Springs Golf & Country Club, Southern Oaks, Spring Lake, The Sabals, Thousand Oaks, Timber Greens, Trinity, Trinity East, Trinity Oaks, Trinity West, Veterans Village, Woodbend, Woodgate, Wyndgate & Wyndtree
Seniors, Come live Life in Luxury at the new Oasis at Hunters Ridge! By Joy Bergman
Seniors, get ready to live life in both comfort and elegance at the brand new Oasis at Hunters Ridge in New Port Richey! The Oasis, which is the latest luxury apartment tract to be developed at Hunters Ridge, saw its grand opening in March, and has 120 rental villas under construction,
Trust the Experts at CMK Construction for All Your Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling Needs By Tom Bostock
When Manny and his wife Courtney started CMK Construction, it was with a commitment to quality products and outstanding customer service. Even though, according to their website, www.cmkconstruction.com, CMK Construction has been serving the Tampa area as the Kitchen and Bath Experts since 2004 and has over 17 years’ experience in kitchen and bath renovations, let’s find out what some of See “CMK” on page 24
with approximately 50 luxury apartments available for rent! The gated and independent living community, for those 55 or better, offers the unique opportunity to live life the way you want, without having to worry about the stress and responsibility of homeownership. See “Hunter’s Ridge” on page 18
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: From the Editor.............................5 Hibachi Express.............................8-9 Female Athlete of the Month......13 Mitchell HS College Signings...16-17 Male Athlete of the Month.............20 Musician of the Month.....................21 Jacobson Culinary Arts....................22 Tech Talk With Bob..........................26 Classifieds.........................................30
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Go Blue - April is Autism Awareness Month The fourteenth annual World Autism Awareness Day is April 2, 2021. Throughout the month, supporters focus on sharing stories and providing opportunities to increase understanding and acceptance of people with autism, fostering worldwide support. Since COVID-19 became a global pandemic, socializing was put on the back burner, as well as many other activities involving large crowds. Many public events have been postponed or canceled, but being supportive and kind to those around us should never be put off. This 2021, we should be more committed than ever to be helpful towards those in need. The Autism community needs our constant support, kindness and compassion. If you’re active on social media, we invite you to post and use #LightUpWithKindness. How Can You Show Some Support aside from Hash tagging on social media? Puzzle Ribbon - The Autism Awareness Puzzle Ribbon is the most recognized symbol of the autism community not just in the United States but all over the world. Autism prevalence is now one in every 59 children in America. Show your support for people and children with autism by wearing the Autism Awareness Puzzle Ribbon - as a pin on your shirt, a magnet on your car, a badge on your blog, or even your Facebook profile picture - and educate folks on the potential of people with autism. Connect with your neighborhoods - Many Autism Society local affiliates
hold special events in their communities throughout the entire month of April. But if you can’t find an event that suits you, why not create your own and invite others? Autism-friendly and educational activities take place all month, aiming to increase understanding and acceptance of people with autism, foster worldwide support and inspire a kinder, more inclusive world. Some Tampa Bay local events and workshops include; Sensory Sensitive Sundays at Chuck E. Cheese. Events all Month. Please visit: https://www.chuckecheese. com/eve/sensory-sensitive-sundays/ All month - April 2021, Love Serving Autism. More details at: www.ustaflorida.com Please get in touch with me if you have any events you’d like to share with our community. Whether virtual or faceto-face, we’re always looking to support our community. f you’re able to, please donate to the Autism Society - your financial donation can help improve the lives of people impacted by autism. Every dollar raised by the Autism Society allows them to improve the capabilities and services of their over 100 nationwide affiliates, provide the best national resource database and contact center specializing in autism, and increase public awareness about autism and the day-to-day issues faced by individuals with ASD and their families. Until next time,
Carla M. Dubis Tedeschi.
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Hibachi Express: Delicious Hibachi and Sushi for ANY Occasion!
(as submitted by Gordon, Lydia and Martin)
OUR STORY Everyone has a story. In that regard, we are no different. We came up with a good idea, we spent months and then years developing and perfecting our recipes, then we created a restaurant with a peaceful, aesthetic ambience. In fact, this may turn out to be a pretty typical story at the end of the day. Our humility comes from a sense of responsibility to our community. We are thrilled to be part of the New Port Richey community at this point. Our restaurants started back in 2013 and 8 years later, we have several locations and a STRONG commitment to excellence. The feedback we’ve CONSISTENTLY gotten
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from the vast majority of our guests is that you very much like our food. Once again, we’re thrilled to have the opportunity to serve you. In the meantime, being
part of the Asian-American community, we are proud to show our commitment as Americans, to the concept of community and family values. This is one of the things that
makes this country so great! The American dream is alive and well at Hibachi Express. If there was one thing that perhaps makes us unique, it would be concept of “fast
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food preparation” vs. just fast food. In other words, we don’t prepare our food in anticipation of how many guests we might have at any given time during the day. Instead, we prepare whatever we can ahead of time, but actually do the cooking and the final touches only once we’ve received the order from our guests. So while we may fall into the category of a “fast food restaurant”, we are actually a “fine dining restaurant” that prepares your food quickly, to order, whether it’s for dine-in or carry-out. Another noteworthy factor in the formula for our success is the cleanliness of our restaurants. We take this very seriously as we firmly believe that a clean restaurant makes for a more peaceful dining experience. A “final” ingredient for us is the simple concept of respect. This is a commodity that is “free”, but comes with a very high cost when not provided to our guests or employees. We start by calling our employees Team Members because without them, we have no team, and quite frankly, no restaurant! If you haven’t yet had the opportunity to experience the taste of our food and the ambience, please come check us out!
Some highlights include: • Affordable, delicious food! • Popular for all ages. • We have an open kitchen that our Patrons can trust! • We have vegan and vegetarian options. • Meals available for individuals who want glutenfree options. • We serve fresh sushi and Hibachi meals. • The yum yum and gyoza sauces – ridiculous! • Our food is prepared on the grill so it is healthy and never greasy! • Party trays are available for large groups. Based on the positive feedback we have gotten from our guests, the biggest challenge we presently face is almost strictly a “marketing” issue. In other words, once more people know about our location, our quality, the ambience, and the experience, we should be able to hire more Team Members and serve more of our local community! Until then, if you already know us, and appreciate the food and the experience, please let your friends know about us. Then come join us and sit back, relax, and let us serve you! If you have YET to try a meal with us, by all means, please come in for a visit and taste
amazing Hibachi and/or sushi! On a final note, word of mouth is critical to our immediate success. There’s nothing more important then positive feedback from you, our guests. If you agree, and you’re willing to, anything you say to educate your friends and family about our restaurant would be greatly
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appreciated. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Hibachi Express is located at 5308 Little Rd. New Port Richey, FL, 34655. Call 727-645-5946 or order online at newport. hibachijapaneseexpress.com See our ad on pg. 27!
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Gregg Schindler female Athlete of the Month - Sydney Fowler: There’s No Place Like Home! By Sofia Chianella Softball runs in the family for J.W. Mitchell High School junior Sydney Fowler. The game of trying to get the most hits when up to bat, get the most outs when in the field, and running the bases all the way home as fast as you can, isn’t just a sport to Fowler. It has an emotional connection to her based on her mother’s experience in the sport, who passed away her freshman year. This tragedy in Fowler’s life has not stopped her from being on the varsity softball team for 3 years and now leading the team as captain. “There was a major struggle in my life with a family issue with my mother passing my freshman year of high school. It sucks knowing that she can’t come to any of my high school games and watch me play. My mom keeps me motivated because I know it is something that she would want me to keep doing to make her proud,” Fowler said. Keeping the sport in the family, Fowler’s older sister contributed to her love of softball for over a decade. “My mom started playing in high school, but mainly my sister Jordan Fowler who played at Mitchell as well in 2010-2014. [She] also went to college to play,
which led me to play softball my whole life. I was constantly around the environment, either going to her games and watching her,” Fowler said. Playing softball since 4 years old allowed Fowler to improve year by year, in all different aspects of the quick paced game. “My strengths in this sport is definitely pitching right now, with how I spin my ball the correct way with movement. Another strength is hitting with putting my bat on the ball and scoring a lot of runs for my team in big innings,” Fowler said. As a leader of the team, Fowler knows what she has to personally improve on to help her team as a whole, not just for herself. “A weakness in my sport is being too quiet. I feel like as captain and a leader on the team I need to be more vocal and get everyone in the game and cheer them on in the dugout and on the field,” Fowler said. Fowler described her relationship with her coach Scott Bisbe (FAC) as outgoing.This allowed her to talk openly with Bisbe on subjects that were important to her improvement in the game. “Being on varsity softball for 3 years and now captain shows how long I have come to get this position from him. We communicate a lot with any events that
On March 26, Sydney Fowler (’22) pitches to the Cypress Creek batter. Folwer led the team to a 10-0 victory. Photo by Tom Mewborn happen that the team needs to know, especially uniforms and roles we have as a team. Especially the other coaches, we all talk about things and they all help out to make me a better athlete,” Fowler said. The feeling Fowler has about her head coach is mutual, as he describes her as a great teammate and a leader on and off the field. “Sydney Fowler is an excellent athlete and a strong softball player. She is a student of the game
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that does not have to think about a situation before reacting to it on the field. She is one of our top pitchers and can play third base, second base as well as shortstop. Sydney is also a smart base runner,” Coach Bisbe said. Overcoming the tragic experience of her mother passing has not stopped Fowler from succeeding in the game of softball, as she receives positive feedback from her head coach and now leads her team as captain.
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Eleven Mitchell Student Athletes signed with colleges and universities, from the sports of football, soccer, and track. By Emma Diehl After their years of hard work and dedication in their respective sports, 11 J.W. Mitchell High School seniors have signed with different colleges. These athletes worked hard to secure their scholarships, and committed to their colleges because of their coaches, divisions, and academic departments. While there are a plethora of places to find inspiration for these athletes, several listed their families as their greatest encouragement. “My family has influenced me over the years by supporting me and my aspirations I have for the game. By taking
me to practices, games, and camps so I can be the best player I can be. In addition, they instilled values that will bring success to me in the future,” Lars Legg, a soccer player who signed with Lake Erie College, said. Another source of inspiration that these student athletes listed would be their coaches. Destiny Sanchez, a soccer player who committed to Norwich University for both their soccer and Marine ROTC programs, stated that her coaches were a major influence on her student athletic career. “My coaches pushed me until I couldn’t anymore, and they wouldn’t let me give up.
On Feb. 3, six Mitchell football players signed with their respective colleges. Photo by Tom Mewborn They taught me skill, passion, and how to play with my heart. They showed me that I play for my team and my team plays for me, and we fight together,” Sanchez said. In heading off to college,
students face plenty of challenges, even more so with the pandemic still in effect. Head football coach Andrew Schmitz (FAC) had plenty of advice for players to help them succeed in college, as well as advice
Wearing number 13, Destiny Sanchez focuses on the ball at the game against Hudson High on Jan. 25. Photo by Jillian Misemer for underclassmen working to earn scholarship offers. “I always tell guys that first impressions are important. They need to show up in shape and ready to prove themselves immediately. [For underclass I say] Grades, grades and grades. The higher your GPA is, the more options you’ll have. Don’t put yourself
in a hole as a freshman and sophomore,” Schmitz said. When selecting which college to attend, athletes have to be selective just like everyone else. They have to look into things like coaching staff, past season records, and division rankings. Senior Evan Brennan, also a Lake Erie College commit, checked off all of
At the meet in late March, Christopher Castro sprints towards the mat in preparation to clear the bar during the pole vault event. Photo by Lily Sarakun
In an 8-1 victory, Lars Legg competes against Gulf High School on Dec. 7. Photo by Sophia Henges his boxes when he selected his college. “I chose Lake Erie because even though college football is where I want to start my career, the coaches reached out to me and I was able to trust them. [I can have] a whole new experience in Ohio. Football has taught me so much through leadership, brotherhood, and discipline. It teaches you how to work as a team, not allowing one person to be greater than any other,” Brennan said. Congratulations to these 11 JWMHS student athletes who committed to colleges for sports teams: Johnny Fairbank, For Advertising Info 727-943-0551 I info@nnlflorida.com or visit tbnewsandlifestyles.com
Football, Valparaiso; Gary Shepard, Football, Centre College; Evan Brennan, Football, Lake Erie College; Maguire Anderson, Football, BYU; Elijah Hadley, Football, West Liberty University; Greg Washington, Football, Lane College; Garnell Wilds, Football, City College of San Francisco; Medhi Boutazart, Football, City College of San Francisco; Medhi Boutazart, Football, City College of San Francisco; Lars Legg, Soccer, Lake Erie College; Destiny Sanchez, Soccer, Norwich University; Cole Castro, Track, Coastal Carolina University
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“Hunter’s Ridge” story continued from page 1 The new Oasis is one of three luxury apartments tracts that have been developed at the popular Hunters Ridge community by the Deeb family. One apartment tract, the Villas at Hunters Ridge, is located next to the Oasis, while the other villas at the Reserve at Hunters Ridge, are located across from the Oasis. Both the Villas at Hunters Ridge and the Reserve at Hunters Ridge have been very successful, having been at maximum capacity for some time. All villas at Hunters Ridge are maintenance free, and are constructed with both opulence and practicality, making for the perfect independent living choice. Sandra, a resident of Hunters Ridge, describes what she loves about living in the Hunters Ridge community: “My husband and I have lived in The
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Villas at Hunters Ridge since 2016 and will renew our lease. No kids, in a wonderful area with plenty of stores close by. Secured parking, gated community. Publix is across the street. Wonderful, caring leasing personnel and excellent maintenance staff. Just love living here.” And now, you can have the same opportunity to live life in luxury at the Oasis! Whether you prefer basking in the sunlight of your brandnew sunroom, or cooking up a scrumptious meal in your spotless kitchen with new stainless-steel appliances, the villas at the Oasis offer the tools needed to customize your independent lifestyle just the way you want it. With various floor plans to choose from, such as the onebedroom Winchester with den, or the two-bedroom Remington, the luxury-living rental company has villa options to suit a variety of preferences and lifestyles,
Some of the models to choose from at The Villas at Hunter’s Ridge are the Winchester (top), The Quail (opposite page, left) and the Remington (opposite page, right) with “price points for just about everyone!” If you prefer more space, however, the signature 1540 sq. ft. Quail villa won’t disappoint, nor will the even larger Quail apartment of 1663 sq. ft., which includes a beautiful sunroom. Regardless of which luxury
apartment best suits you, however, all gorgeous villas at the Oasis are ground-level for convenience and arranged in a duplex style. In addition, each lovely villa includes the package of free cable television, high speed internet, as well as water, sewer, and trash services. As for
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the immaculate kitchen, not only will you be able whip up some great treats for your family and friends at ease, but you will also be able to reap the benefits of energy efficient and stainlesssteel appliances, ranging from state-of-the-art self-cleaning glass ovens to strong quality microwaves, refrigerators, freezers, garbage disposals, and dish washers. Pour up something merry on your pristine granite counter tops or grab a couple of plates out of the solid wooden cabinets. Look up to the sight of beautiful tray ceilings, and enjoy the sturdiness of vinyl flooring. With the smart layout of each villa, you can decorate every room to your liking. As for the bathrooms, every shower is step-in friendly and includes grab-bars. Washer and dryer hookups are also included in each villa. In addition, each apartment comes with attached one or two car garages for when you’re on the go. However, if you don’t have your own automobile or if you just enjoy having someone else drive, the Oasis can help with that too! Whether you need to pick up a few groceries at the store or head to a doctor’s appointment, the premier rental community provides free weekly transportation on Tuesdays and Thursdays for all residents. On top of that, the Oasis will also be
offering fun amenities, such as a brand-new fitness center, and a shared clubhouse with card games, crafts, television, and more. While the other villas at the Hunters Ridge community have not been able to host as many events due to Covid 19, the staff at the Oasis are looking forward to including some activities that will start soon. Presently, bingo and aqua-joint therapy classes are being offered. But that’s not all! Apart from amenities like the shared clubhouse and the soonto-be-built heated lap pool, the rental paradise’s new state-of-theart Cardio and Fitness center will contain a variety of equipment to help you stay fit. Residents can also look forward to the helping hand of an experienced trainer on Mondays. In fact, the Oasis will be sharing the new fitness center with the nearby Hunters Ridge apartments once it finishes construction. At the moment, however, Oasis residents are welcome to use the clubhouse, fitness center, and heated pool at Hunters Ridge. Got a furry friend? No worries! Two pets under 35 lbs. per villa are welcome at the Oasis too! On one side of the beautiful lake in the middle of the apartments, there is even a dog park so you can take your fluffy companion for a walk. The dog
park won’t be far from the new fishing pier, on which you can enjoy those bright early mornings on the water or those peaceful afternoons in the Florida sun. On the other side of the lake, a gazebo will greet you, as a haven marking the perfect end of a relaxing day. You can enjoy a nice stroll around the trail of the pond as well. As a resident of the stately apartments, you can expect high quality service at the 24/7 fullmaintenance community, as well as top-notch construction work in all villas. Each apartment tract at Hunters Ridge, including the move-in ready Oasis, were all built by the prestigious Deeb Companies. The family-owned construction company is the oldest in both Pinellas and Pasco counties, and has been in business since 1932. Back in the day, the Deeb family noticed the growth potential of the West Pasco area, and moved their company’s head office and operations to the county in 1972. It’s no surprise that the beautiful community of West Pasco attracted the company’s attention, as well as many others. After all, just right here in Trinity, we have some of the world’s most breathtaking sunsets, some of the best dining, along with easy access to unrivaled beaches and world-famous attractions.
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These features, among others, are all the more reason to take advantage of living in this exciting area. The staff at the Oasis welcome you to “Come rent!” so you can enjoy life the way it’s meant to be lived, in both luxury and convenience. Visit the local shops at Mitchell Ranch, take a swing at the Seven Springs golf course, or hike through Starkey Park. All this, and more, such as restaurants, banks, health care providers, and entertainment, are just around the corner. Make every day a dream come true in a community that is peaceful, friendly, and relaxing. The helpful team at the Oasis is here to assist you with any questions and to welcome you on your next adventure. “You are going to love living here!” While Florida is already a coastal paradise, living life at the Oasis is “Florida Living at its absolute best!” The Oasis at Hunters Ridge is located at 5223 Hunters Ridge Drive, New Port Richey. Call the office at 727-376-5194 anytime from 9 am-4pm Monday through Sunday, to schedule your selfguided tour. Email the Oasis at huntersridgemail@gmail.com. Visit Hunter’s Ridge online at HuntersRidgeCares.com and check out the Villas at Hunter’s Ridge on Face Book.
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Going All Out, All Games, All Season! Justin Fisher (21’) receives the Greg Schindler Male Student Athlete of the Month for April By Alexa Grubbs Throughout the boys’ soccer season at JW Mitchell High School, senior Justin Fisher played an instrumental part of the team. As a result, he was awarded the Greg Schindler Boys Student Athlete of the Month for April. Justin began playing soccer at four years old and started playing competitively at 10. Since then, he has come a long way, now playing varsity soccer at Mitchell all four years as their goalkeeper and as a captain this year. “I play goalkeeper because when I first started playing, I always loved stopping shots and my coach suggested that it was a good position to use my height to my advantage,” said Fisher. This year Fisher played 27 games as goalkeeper and a total of 102 games over his whole high school career for JW Mitchell, according to MaxPreps.com. He also has 231 saves this year with
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an average of 8.6 per match. Due to his work ethic, leadership, and performance, Fisher’s coach, Oscar Ubillus, nominated him for this award. “From a nervous freshman to leading us to two consecutive state final fours, Justin has been a coach’s dream and, like his teammates, will succeed in whatever he chooses to do next in life. As our record-holder with most games played, leader, and captain he has represented himself, his family, and Mitchell Soccer with pride and class throughout his high school career,” Ubillus said. On top of being committed to soccer, Fisher also played for Mitchell’s varsity lacrosse team. Juggling both sports, he adjusted his schedule and accommodated for both so he could be a team player to both groups of teammates. “I had communicated with the lacrosse coach that our [soccer]
At the Feb. 20, game against Wiregrass Ranch High School, Justin Fisher (’21) runs out of the goal to punt the ball down field, before taking a 2-1 win. Photo by Jillian Misemer team had a good chance to make a deep run in the playoffs, and he completely understood, so I focused only on soccer and then went into the lacrosse season following our loss,” Fisher said. With Fisher in net, the soccer team made it all the way to the
state semi-finals, losing 3-2 to. Niceville on Mar. 3 and ending the season 19-7-1. As Fisher’s time at Mitchell comes to a close, he still plans to play club soccer at the University of Central Florida and focus on his academics while at college.
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Gregg Schindler Musician of the Month - Grace Wilson: Marching to her own drum! By Marina Saviceva-Noti Grace Wilson, the first Gregg Schindler State Farm Agency Band Student honored, picked up percussion starting from her first year in middle school band. Now, she is a dedicated member of percussion in the J W Mitchell Bands, pushing her peers to succeed and striving to do better in her own playing. Wilson’s musical start began before she went into middle school, by playing piano on her own. It led to her interest in band and helped her make the decision to pick a percussion instrument. “I chose percussion because it has a lot of the same skills and applications as piano,” Wilson said. Piano provided the valuable foundation for her future in band. When entering as a freshman in 2017, she played the Painted Black marching show, followed by The Crown, then Wild and Free, and finally this year’s smaller
show, Welcome to the Jungle. But her true passion came later in the year during concert season: indoor percussion. “My favorite part of band is probably our indoor percussion season, where the percussion section competes competitively across the state. Marimba is my favorite instrument, which is what I have played during marching band and indoor percussion for the past two years,” Wilson said. Band director Ryan Harring nominated Wilson for the Gregg Schindler award due to her dedication and devotion to the art of percussion and her outstanding role as a leader. “Not only is she one of our best musicians in the percussion section, she is also a fantastic pianist, a strong leader, and a diligent student. She represents some of the best qualities of the J. W. Mitchell High School Band,” Harring said. From March 27-28, the indoor percussion participants travelled
At the Indoor Percussion performance on March 28, Grace Wilson performs on the marimba. Photo by Heather Goldstein to Daytona to play in a state event, competing against nine other ensembles. Ultimately, they took home gold, placing first in their division. This feat has made the ensemble one of the best in the state.
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“Winning was amazing. It’s been fantastic to see our ensemble grow since my freshman year, and this was a fantastic way to finish out my senior year,” Wilson said.
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JACOBSON CULINARY ARTS ACADEMY AT TARPON SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL
In the state-of-the-art kitchens students receive career-oriented instruction in both classical and modern culinary arts with an emphasis on the skills needed to succeed in the Hospitality Industry. The Chefs and student of JCAA are proud to have BergHOFF as a sponsor of our program and the student tested recipe of the month. The Couscous Fritter recipe was developed by Sophomore students Lily, Karol, Emily, Franky, and Deno If you would like to learn more about our program please go to www.jcaachefs.com Couscous Fritter 1 ¼ cups Israeli Couscous 2 cups Chicken Stock 1 cup diced Bacon 4 Boneless Chicken Thighs 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil 2 stalks minced Celery ¼ Onion, minced 1 cup Parmesan Cheese 1 cup Panko Bread Crumbs 1 egg
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Season Chicken thighs with salt and pepper and bake at 350 degrees until fully cooked (165 degrees). Cool and shred the meat. Boil chicken stock and add couscous. Cook stirring regularly. Cook Bacon in small fry pan: pat off excess fat Add Parmesan cheese until it has firm texture. Add in celery and onion. Roll the mixture into balls, coat in egg and panko. Fry in olive oil for 3 – 4 minutes or until golden brown all around. Sautéed Julienne Vegetables 2 large Carrots 1 Celery Root ½ to 1 Onion 1 Green Pepper 2 to 3 cloves Garlic 2-3 Tablespoon olive oil Julienne celery root, carrots, onion, and green pepper. Mince garlic. Add olive oil to pan on me-
dium heat and sauté remaining ingredients until tender. Sweet Chili Sauce 1 cup Rice Vinegar 1 cup + 1 Tablespoon Water 1 up + 2 Tablespoon Cane Sugar 1 – 2 teaspoons Red Chili Flakes 1 ½ teaspoons minced Garlic 1 teaspoon minced Ginger 1 teaspoon Soy Sauce 2 teaspoon Corn Starch 2 drops red food coloring
Mix cornstarch and 1 Tablespoon of water in a small bowl, set aside Mix all other ingredients in a small saucepan, and bring to boil Add cornstarch slurry, stir until slightly thickened. Cool completely To plate; Arrange sautéed vegetables on plate, place 1 or two fritters on top and drizzle with Chili Sauce.
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“CMK” - continued from page 1 their friends and neighbors, their former customers, think of their own individual experiences with them from their testimonials on the CMK website: Master Bath Remodel Carol S. 3 months ago: “Thank you, CMK, for the great teamwork from start to finish. Salesman Jordan explained what needed to be done, Natassa was great in helping with design. A special thank you to Eric and Jeff, who used their expertise and professional skills to create a beautiful Master Bath. They are the best of the best. The bathroom looks great and I couldn’t be happier.” Kitchen remodel John C. 2 months ago: “Folks, I’m not sure why you would call any other company in the Greater Tamps Bay area. CMK is the best. From Jessica, who came out and did the design. To working with Natassa in the showroom to pick out tile, grout etc.. Then Dylan working with us as the project manager. Man, I cannot say anymore about how they handled everything. Oh wait, how about Scott and Joe working on the project directly. You cannot and will not do any better. The professionalism, customer service, follow up as well as helpfulness on the entire process was awesome. If you choose a different team, I feel sorry for you... Ownership should be truly proud of these team members!!” Galley Kitchen update Colleen M. 3 months ago: “From beginning to completion of my galley kitchen, my experience with CMK has been phenomenal!!! Derrick the designer, Michael the project manager and Joe and Romy the contractors have conducted themselves in a courteous, professional manner and made me feel like my project was foremost. I couldn’t be happier with the personal attention I have received from Michael and Joe. I highly recommend CMK and will be using them on my future projects.” Bathroom remodel Bernardo C. 3 months ago: “Our experience was excellent. This was directly due to the Project Manager Dillon and the incredible crew of Scotty
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and Joe that did the work from demo to finish. Very meticulous workers and Dillon was very hands on in supporting his crew.” These are not only ringing endorsements for the quality of work performed by CMK Construction, but proof of the professionalism of its in-house staff, from the sales agent to the designer of your project to the project manager and installation workers. Separating themselves from the competition, CMK maintains two accredited designer professionals whose services they provide without charge to their customers. It is just one more way, CMK goes the extra mile for you! With a 5 out 5 ratings based on 59 reviews, their customers have given CMK Construction their unqualified approval, which explains their BBB accredited business rating of A+, 2020 People’s Choice Best of the Best Bathroom and Kitchen (Tampa Bay Times) and 2019 Angie’s List 2019 Super Service Award. Additional awards and accreditations have come from Home Advisor and Thumbtack. Manny explained CMK is under consideration for additional awards this year. Known for their quality and committed to providing exceptional customer service, CMK offers you, their customers, a range of outstanding products for all your remodeling needs. They are especially
proud of their Schluter certification. Schluter is a German company that has developed a waterproofing system that, when installed as part of your bathroom remodel, carries a lifetime guarantee. CMK continuously trains all its installation employees yearly on Schluter’s latest techniques. Manufacturers like Elysium, Delta, and Moen provide state-of-the-art faucets and hardware while industry leaders like Brizo, MSI, Cambria, Radianz beautify their kitchen counters. Matched with beautiful cabinets from Fabuwood, Wellborn, and R. D. Henry, an ordinary kitchen becomes extraordinary, your dream one. As the CMK website notes, “CMK Construction also sets itself apart as a kitchen remodeling company with multiple certifications. As a statedcertified general contractor that is Lead Safe Certified with the EPA, you can trust that your project is in the hands of a highly knowledgeable group.” Offering a full range of quality products for all your remodeling needs including kitchen and bath fixtures, countertops and kitchen cabinets, backsplashes, flooring and even under and over counter accent lighting incorporated into your design, your choices are many. It is obvious from my interview with co-owner Manny that he came by his love
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of remodeling and working with his hands naturally. When his father came to this country from Greece, he began a painting business. Manny said that for him remodeling was a three-step process: consult, design, and build, with each an integral part of the finished product. During the consultation phase, customers meet with the team’s designers to decide what elements should be part of their design. They can choose to work with their designer’s suggestions or provide their own blueprint designs. CMK is perfectly willing to work with either. During the preconstruction meeting, they complete all plans, order materials that may not be in stock, and schedule the remodel for construction when they receive the material. To aid in the open communications process
between their client and CMK Construction, they go one step further and assign an experienced individual Project Manager to each remodel. He is the contact person for each customer and is available to answer questions throughout the course of the project. This and a one-year workmanship warranty, besides individual manufacturer’s hardware ones, make up what Manny called CMK’s unique “peace of mind warranty.” The CMK Construction website explains why Tampa Bay consistently picks CMK Constructions for their remodeling needs: “That’s not the only reason that customers continue to hire our kitchen and bathroom remodeling company. We are a consistently top pick among Tampa homeowners because we offer a wide range of products and services. Whether you want a complete bathroom makeover
or just a standalone service, you can expect beautiful and long-lasting results. We have all the knowledge, skills, and resources that we need to complete any of your renovation goals.” With so many competitors out there, it is sometimes difficult to know who to choose. Anyone can place an ad saying they are a bath and kitchen remodeling contractor but ask yourself if they have 17 years of proven satisfied customer experience, at workforce of at least 70 skilled employees, have won multiple customer service awards, earned several certifications, and offer the Shluter’s lifetime leakproof guarantee, to name just a few of the many advantages of working with the CMK Construction professionals. If you can’t say yes to each of those questions, you need to call CMK Construction
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today, your state certified general contractor, and enjoy your professionally installed remodel tomorrow. As Manny notes in the introduction to his website: “Your Tampa home is more than your refuge from the world-it is also one of your most important investments. That is why, when you are ready to invest in a bathroom remodel or a kitchen remodel, you need a remodeling contractor with a proven reputation for exceptional results.” Think CMK Construction. CMK Construction is moving to a new location at 13329 W. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa, FL 33635 (813) 767 0646, but the showroom is still temporarily at 440 Roberts Rd, Ste #4, Oldsmar, FL 34677 (727) 513 3185. Call or visit today. Just a short drive from anywhere in the Tampa Bay area.
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Tech Talk with Bob: Beware What You Post! Note From Bob: I AM NOT A LAWYER. Nor do I claim to be any kind of legal expert in any way. Do not rely on any of this information for legal purposes. It is intended for informational purposes only. Contact a legal professional should you have a need or concern to clarify any of the following you are about to read. And now on with the show… Social media websites can be a lot of fun. They can also be an excellent and efficient way to stay in touch with friends and family. They provide a platform to reach out and share your thoughts and ideas. A lot of people share their creativity online, whether it is writing articles, short stories, or poetry. Perhaps you may have shared your photography, paintings, sketches, or videos. Maybe you are a musician and want to share your songs. The popularity of these sites is obvious with the millions, and billions, of folks who use them daily. Social media websites can be a great outlet where you can tell your entire story, and usually for free. Ok, I know you are smart enough to realize that most free things in life come with a catch. Think about the websites you interact with and especially those sites where you post personal information about yourself. They usually have a “Terms of Service” or “Terms of Use” policy. If you use any social media websites, then you have agreed to their specific policy. Before most sites will let you post anything on them, you must agree to their policy terms whether you like them or not. Many social media website users have agreed to these policies without ever taking the time to read them. Are you one of them? Come on, you can tell me. I’m willing to bet you did not read their Terms of Use. If you didn’t, well, you’re not alone. Most people are so impatient with getting setup on a social media website that they don’t always read the “fine print.”
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Sure, it’s in a small font and it’s long, so you just click “accept” and get on with your life. Right? Now, anything you post on their website is still your intellectual property, but now you have given them license to do pretty much anything they want with your stuff you post. Here is an excerpt from Facebook’s terms: “The permissions you give us. We need certain permissions from you to provide our services: 1) Permission to use content you create and share: Some content that you share or upload, such as photos or videos, may be protected by intellectual property laws. You own the intellectual property rights (things like copyright or trademarks) in any such content that you create and share on Facebook and the other Facebook Company Products you use. Nothing in these Terms takes away the rights you have to your own content. You are free to share your content with anyone else, wherever you want. However, to provide our services we need you to give us some legal permissions (known as a ‘license’) to use this content. This is solely for the purposes of providing and improving our Products and services as described in Section 1 above. Specifically, when you share, post, or upload content that is covered by intellectual property rights on or in connection with our Products, you grant us a non-exclusive, transferable, sub-licensable, royalty-free, and worldwide license to host, use, distribute, modify, run, copy, publicly perform or display, translate, and create derivative works of your content (consistent with your privacy and application settings). This means, for example, that if you share a photo on Facebook, you give us permission to store, copy, and share it with others (again, consistent with your settings) such as service providers that support our service or other Facebook Products you use. This license will
end when your content is deleted from our systems.” Facebook then goes on to tell you that even though you may have deleted your content and perhaps even closed your account; they still have license to your content if you have shared this content with another Facebook user who still has your content on their page. Now please understand, this is not an attack on Facebook or any other social media site. Regardless of the social media website(s) you may have joined, you will most likely find that these company’s policies are remarkably similar. And I certainly am not saying that social media sites are looking to usurp your content. But you should be aware of what you are allowing others to do with your content when you post to these websites. I highly encourage you to become completely familiar with the polices of any websites in which you post content that is personal and/or intellectual property that
you rather not license for free or for just anyone to use. You may not really care if any of your social media content is being freely used. However, you need to be aware of this, because someday you might prefer to be a little more selective about what you post online. Be Safer My Friend. Cyber criminals will exploit the easy, unprotected systems. Protecting your data is your responsibility, but you don’t have to do it all by yourself. My staff and I are here to help you navigate through these cumbersome and often confusing tasks. If you are not sure your computer is safe, please have it looked over by a Professionally Certified Computer Technician. If you need a certified professional, call us now at 727-534-4000. We’ve been helping folks restore their peace of mind, and sanity, with their technology for decades. We Keep You Safer In Your Digital World!
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