Bloomingdale/FishHawk
November 2019 Volume 18, Issue 11 Ph: 657-2418
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Longtime YMCA Judo Instructor Ed Maley Leaves 70-Year Teaching Legacy
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Photos Courtesy of Keith Maley
Ed Maley was awarded his 9th Degree Black Belt, the second highest achievement in judo before the 10th Degree, in 2015. Ed Maley founded the Florida School of Judo in 1963.
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By Michelle Colesanti
The annual FishHawk Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, 1M and Fun Run will take place on Thanksgiving morning. All proceeds will benefit Seeds of Hope.
FishHawk’s Most Wanted Turkey will make its annual appearance at this year’s FishHawk Turkey Trot. He will be there to greet you and your family, as you participate in the festivities, which will take place Thanksgiving morning, November 28, at the Publix Plaza on 5668 Fishhawk Crossing Blvd. in Lithia. Come wobble with the turkey before you gobble the big meal. The race will support the Seeds of Hope Food Bank, which provides food assistance for the community and is primarily funded by the annual Turkey Trot. Seeds of Hope President Leda Eaton said, “I love that so many start their Thanksgiving with us at the turkey trot. It’s a great pre-Thanksgiving activity that the whole family can come to and have fun. Everyone who registers gets a race T-shirt and, new this year, a race medal too. But with all of that…the heart of the race, is that all proceeds from the race are used by Seeds of Hope to feed those in need in our community. It’s the ultimate feel good race.” The chip-timed 5K costs $30 ($35 on race day) and will begin at 8 a.m. The chip-timed 10K will also begin at 8 a.m. and costs $35 ($40 on race day). If you wish to run the 5K untimed, the cost is $25 ($30 on race day) and will begin at 8:05 a.m. The 1M and 250-yard mini run will begin at 9:15 a.m. and costs $20. There will be free crafts and medals for
the kids that participate in the Fun Run. Packet pickup is Wednesday, November 27 from 12 Noon-7 p.m. at the Palmetto Club, 17004 Dorman Rd. in Lithia. Race day registration will begin at 6:30 a.m. in the Publix parking lot. Pparticipants are encouraged to arrive an hour before scheduled race. A 2019 Turkey Trot Ornament will also be available to support Seeds of Hope. The cost is $15 and is available on the order form before entering the payment. To register, visit www.eventbrite.com and search FishHawk Turkey Trot
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Professor Ed Maley always believed in helping others achieve their goals. The judo instructor of 70 years passed away at the age of 87 in the beginning of October. Maley started practicing judo when he was in the Air Force and made a career out of it. He taught combative measure to the troops, and he eventually went with a few other soldiers as the first team ever sent to Japan to the headquarters of worldwide judo, the Kodokan Institute, where he competed. He was the first military man to place in the U. S. Nationals. He was transferred to MacDill AFB in 1959, where he was in charge of the Physical Conditioning Unit, training troops in self defense, judo and karate. He passed on the Olympic trials to start the Florida School of Judo in 1963 when he left the Air
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Start Day At FishHawk Turkey Trot
By Nick Nahas
Force after 12 years of service. About 15 years ago, he sold his business, but continuted to volunteer. He spent a lot of his free time volunteering at various facilities, including the Campo YMCA as a judo instructor for many years, offering free classes. According to his son, Keith Maley, at one point in time, his father traveled to eight to twelve facilities and recreation centers a week to teach classes. On the front window of his Tampa business, he had the phrase “Nice people and champions are made here.” He taught several state, national, international, world and Olympic competitors and champions. About two weeks before he passed away, he was still teaching classes. “He was one of a kind,” said Keith. “It wasn’t about the money for him. He didn’t try to run it like a business. He enjoyed teaching, and he tried to help people and give them confidence.” Shihan Maley, as his students loving referred to him, had many accomplishments and awards, including the 1998 Platinum Award for 50 years of
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