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Pittsburgh Pirates since 1969. The infield seats have all been removed. Additional seating in the outfield will swell the capaci- ty from 6,500 to 8,500. Completion of the reno- vation project is slated for mid-February, in time for the intrasquad game on Feb. 22.

Upgrades at the facility, also the home stadium for the Bradenton Marauders, the high-Single A affili- ate, include a foot wooden boardwalk with tiki bar, covered bleacher seats, a building in center- field that includes a con- cession stand, and a luxury, two-level party deck in left field that accommodates up to 80 people. The scoreboard has been moved to a new location on the field and the bullpens, which used to run along the first and third-base lines, will be repositioned along the outfield walls in right and left fields. owners in Anna Maria said he was prepared to file be- fore the reversal was made. The city of Venice in Sara- sota County is fighting a lawsuit for its decision to limit rental properties. Commissioner Chuck Webb, also a land-use at- torney, said information on the county property appraiser website showed investors and developers were buying properties to maximize short-term rentals.

One property, he said, was said to have six to eight bedrooms. type of structure, a normal family would not he said. know what it will be used Webb said the previous height limit was 37 feet. are taking off a he said. intend to work quickly on an ordinance to end the Commissioners will con- tinue to hold workshops ev- ery Thursday to solve the issue with rental homes.

have a Sue- Lynn said. a lot of things to be done. Chang- es in a number of different places can tighten things Nick Williams, Herald re- porter, can be reached at 941-748-0411, ext. 7049. HOUSES FROM 1B for preventing heartworm infection include daily and monthly tablets and chew- ables, monthly topical pre- ventive and a six-month in- jectable product.

All of these methods are extremely ef- fective, and when admin- istered properly and on a timely schedule, heartworm infection can be complete- ly prevented. Talk to your veterinar- ian about your options. Puppies should begin pre- ventive treatment at 6 to 8 weeks of age. Before you can start treatment for your older dog, it is important to have your dogs tested for heartworms. The test is a simple blood draw and is an inexpensive way to have some peace of mind, getting you started on the path to a heart healthy dog.

The other good news in that heartworm infec- tion is treatable in most dogs. When treatment is required, the adult heart- worms are killed with a drug that is injected into the muscle. During the one- to two-month recov- ery period, your ex- ercise should be limited to leash walks. Have a heart and protect your heart. In order to not have the problem in the first place, prevention is the answer.

Pet owner- ship is a privilege, and we owe our dogs the best pro- tection against harm that we can provide. If you are interested in helping Manatee Coun- ty Animal Services save our heartworm-positive dogs, consider becoming a transitional foster parent or adopting one of many dogs awaiting treatment. Check next column for more information or contact us today. Visit our website at www.MyMan- atee.org/pets or call our shelter at 941-742-5933. If you never have to look into the eyes of a dog or cat and make a choice, you are lucky.

One day, we all would like to be lucky too. Kris Weiskopf, chief of Mana- tee County Animal Ser- vices, writes this weekly column for the Bradenton Herald. WEISKOPF FROM 1B to Palmetto. this agree- ment, they guarantee it will be done in time, they guarantee have the funds, but we have to guarantee Com- missioner Tambra Varna- dore said. feet are being held to the fire to get these ball- parks Commissioner Brian Williams said.

The city has been work- ing on building new fields for the team since 2009. Manatee County Com- missioner Michael Gallen at- tended the meeting and as- sured Palmetto officials the project would be complet- ed. confident the fund- ing will be Gallen said. Gallen said the county may use park impact fees to pay its $3.3 million share of the costs. On Jan.

7, Palmetto com- missioners approved a site plan for the expansion of Blackstone Field at Black- stone Park on 14th Avenue West, where the three youth fields are planned. The ex- pansion is set for the north- eastend of the fields along 23rd Street West and also will include a parking lot, press box, concession build- ing, bleachers, sidewalks and lighting. The county has agreed to maintain the ballfields and if the city elects to use the facility, it will have to obtain insurance and com- pensate the county for any loss or damage. Construction for the com- plex is expected to begin this summer and to be complet- ed by 2014. The county will have to remove the top layer of ex- isting soil at the future site of the fields due to residu- al pesticide on the proper- ty as a result of previous farming.

Remediation of the top six inches of soil in- creased the project cost from $2 million to $3.3 million. Also Monday, the commis- sion heard the first reading of a proposed ordinance that would regulate mobile food vendors and temporary re- tail sales locations and per- sonal services. As presented to the commission Monday, the ordinance would allow vendors to operate from 7 a.m. to sunset. Vendors would not be permitted to sell on public right of way and a would require a site plan to address traffic, park- ing and planning uses.

The permits will be active for a maximum of one year and would approved by public works department. FIELDS FROM 1B PARK FROM 1B Residual pesticides found at a proposed site for Little League ball fields to the east of existing adult fields at Blackstone Park in Palmetto (at right in this photo) led Manatee County officials to recommend halting construction. FILE Herald George C. "Skip" Senior George C. "Skip" Sen- ior, 69, passed away on Friday, Feb.

1, 2013 at Tidewell Hospice, Pal- metto. Surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born in Waterbury, CT on No- vember 6, 1943, The son of the late George C. Sen- ior and Beatrice Brusie Senior. He had been a resident of Ellenton since 2001 and previously was a long-time resident of Winchester NH.

He mar- ried Barbara Thompson on May 19, 2001. She pre- deceased him on Sep- tember 26, 2012. He was also predeceased by his son Charles "Chuck" L. Senior and his sister Pamela Reed. He is survived by his daughter Jeannine Fox her husband Jeffrey Fox of Swanzey NH; his sister Alyce Senior and her partner Liz Whitman of Pleasant Valley.

NY; his step-son Stephen Thompson his wife Sara Thompson of Northport and grandchil- dren and great grandchil- dren of Swanzey and Marlborough NH. Private cremation will take place in accordance with his wishes. Burial will be private, later this year. If you would like to make a donation in Skip's memory please donate to the Southeastern Guide Dogs 4210 77th St. East, Palmetto, Florida.

34221. Barbara A. Ohime Barbara A. Ohime, 82, of Parrish, Fla. passed away February 1, 2013 at Tidewell Hospice in Bra- denton, Fla.

surrounded by family and friends. She was born September 21, 1930 in New Buffalo, MI, the daughter of the late Arthur and Hattie Dalen- berg. On January 24th, 1953, she married Henry (Bob) Ohime, in New Buffalo, MI, who pre- ceded her in death. They moved to Parrish, in 1994 and soon became part of "The Gardens" family. She loved to travel, play Bingo, and read.

She worked for Michigan Bell as a tele- phone operator and as an office manager for Cartage Co. in Michigan City, IN. She is survived by her daughter Sandra (Michael) Briner of Westville, IN; grandson, Timothy (Laura) Briner, Brooklyn, NY; great granddaughter, Molly, nieces, nephews and many special friends. Preceding her in death were her parents, hus- band, brother In-laws Milton Barbee, Jack War- ner, Ed Ohime, and sister In-law Mae Ohime. Arrangements and cremation provided by Groover Funeral Home, Ellenton, FL.

A grave side service will be held at a future date in New Buf- falo, MI. Memorial con- tributions may be made in Barbara's name to Tidewell Hospice 5955 Rand Blvd. Sarasota, FL. 34238. Marian Cordera Stranburg Marian Cordera Stran- burg, 87, of Bradenton, Florida, and Chautauqua, New York, died on Wednesday, January 30, 2013.

Born on December 15, 1925, in Arnold, Penn- sylvania, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Cordera. For a number of years, Marian was the proprie- tor of the Chautauqua Beauty Shop. She then became a realtor and owned Stranburg Realty, focusing on properties in Chautauqua Institution, New York. Marian mar- ried Cread C. Stranburg January 19, 1955, and to- gether they had two chil- dren.

She was a member of St. Catholic Church in Mayville, New York and Sacred Heart Church in Bradenton, Florida. She served as a Republican Council- women for the Town of Chautauqua and as Presi- dent of the Property Association of Chautauqua Institution. Marian was prede- ceased by her husband, Cread; granddaughter, Rachel Moore; and sister, Georgette Cordera. She is survived by her daugh- ter Marsha Smoak (Mike); granddaughter Shaina Moore and great- granddaughters Natily and Alyssa, all of Pros- perity, South Carolina; and son Marshall Stran- burg (Nell) and grand- sons Christopher and Ty- ler, all of Tallahassee, Florida.

A service will be held at a later date. Gene Raymond Barnard 74, died Jan. 30, 2013. Survived by wife of 54 years, Patricia L. Barnard; chil- dren Gene B.

(Holly) Barnard and Charlene (David) Stew- ard; three granddaugh- ters; five grandsons; and one great granddaughter. Memorial Services will be announced at a later date. Powel A. Crosley, MD Powel A. Crosley, MD, age 49, died at home on Jan.

30th, 2013. He leaves behind his beloved daughter, Katrina, who was the joy of his life and his loyal companion Rex. He is also survived by his mother, Georgine Crosley, Bradenton; brother Lewis Crosley of Clayton, Georgia and a sister, Blair Brumen- schenkel of Port Orange, Florida. Also surviving Powel is Katrina's mother, Yuliya. He was born in Cincin- nati, Ohio on November 2, 1963.

He graduated from St. George's Medical School and received a fel- lowship from the Univer- sity of Virginia. He prac- ticed medicine in the Sarasota and Venice area. A private service was held and interment will be in the memorial gar- den at The Episcopal Church of the Annuncia- tion on Anna Marie Is- land. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be sent to the memorial garden which is a beautiful place for his daughter Katrina to visit.

Arrangements by Griffith-Cline Funeral Home, Bradenton, FL. Grace Lucile Betts Riddick Grace Lucile Betts Rid- dick, 88, died December 7, 2012 in Huntsville, Ala- bama. She was born in Sarasota and graduated in 1942 from Bradenton High School. Paul A. Smith Paul A.

Smith, Braden- ton, died to life everlast- ing on Friday, February 1, 2013. Born the 5th of five children, and the last survivor, to Adam and Emily Jump Smith in Col- fax, Wisconsin on April 23, 1921, he is survived by his wife Frances Meng Smith to whom he was married nearly 71 years, by a son and daughter-in- law, the Revs. Michael and Jan Smith of Anna Maria and Boulder, Colo- rado, two grandsons, Dr. John R. Smith of Greenville, S.C., and David M.

Smith, of Miami, FL. a niece Susan Corfits of Madison, Wis- consin, and a nephew, Dan Smith of Eau Clarie, Wisconsin. An avid sports fan, he played semi-pro baseball and passed up an opportunity to play professionally in favor of an education in which he received de- grees from Wisconsin- Eau Claire and Wisconsin Madison along with ad- ditional graduate work at Colorado-Boulder. His education was inter- rupted by service with the Army Air Corps, mostly in the South Pa- cific during World War II. He was an elementary principle and superinten- dent of schools in Grants and Las Vegas, New Mex- ico.

He was active in community affairs, par- ticularly the Rotary Club, church, and education. Upon retirement and to be near family, he and Frances moved first to Lakeland and then to Bradenton. He was a Ma- son, a member of Central Christian Church (Disci- ples of Christ), and a past member and president of the Resident Council at Freedom Village. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 6, at Freedom Villages Landings Lounge, the Rev.

Sung Lee presiding, with interment to follow at the Sarasota National Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday, February 5, from p.m. at Manasota Memorial, 1221 53rd Ave. Bradenton. In lieu of flowers, contri- butions may be made to the Freedom Village Scholarship Memorial Fund, Glenn Ver- gason, 6501 17th Ave.

West, Apt. I-106, Braden- ton, FL. 34209 Carl J. Rossi Carl J. Rossi, 88, of Bra- denton, died Feb.

2, 2013. He was born May 16, 1924 in Renova, PA. He is sur- vived by his wife, Jeannette. Memorial Ser- vice Feb. 7, 2 p.m., at Bayshore Windmill Vil- lage Rec.

Hall. Arrange- ments by Griffith-Cline Funeral Home, Braden- ton, FL. Diane (Biron) Argiros Diane (Biron) Argiros March 7, 1957 -January 29, 2013. Bradenton, FL Diane Argiros died unex- pectedly on January 29, 2013 at home. She was born on March 7, 1957 in Lewiston, Maine, the daughter of Richard Bi- ron and the late Veronica Biron.

Diane is survived by her husband, Steve, her children, Jennifer of Bradenton, FL, Michael of Hinesville, and Lori of Ft Stewart, her two brothers Scott Kenneth Biron of Plainfield, four grandchildren, Tyler Kaylee Cobb of Braden- ton, FL and Emily Drew Oswald of Ft Stew- art, Ga. She was prede- ceased by her brother Steve and sister Nancy. A memorial service is scheduled for Thursday, February 7, 2013 at the Manatee River Club, 3120 1st Ave. W. in Bradenton.

Visitation with family will be from 4-5pm and the service will be from 5-6pm. In lieu of flowers please send donations to St Vincent DePaul 2704 33rd Ave Bradenton, FL 34205. Share memories. Express condolences. Send flowers, gifts and charitable contributions.

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