July 2012 Published Since November 1968 Only Good News For 44 Years VOLUME 44 NO 7 Summer means ‘home improvement’ projects around On Top of the World community Summer gives On Top of the World a chance to work on “home im- provement projects” and already this season a lot of work has taken place. In mid-June, crews removed portions of the old sidewalk in the globe garden area and replaced it with a fresh, smooth coat of cement. The project included the entire sidewalk around the globe, where one week was spent removing the old path and the following week spent creating a new path. People who take morning walks around the globe will definitely notice the difference.

In mid-June, refurbished sidewalks were added to the globe garden area and around the globe. Page 2 July 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS July 2012 / Page 3 Community TV station upgrading to digital service to assure everyone can view local channel By Doug Kates picture quality on Channel 96 – this is Editor another matter OTOW is working to Late last year, On Top of the correct. World’s community-wide television sta- According to Bert Young, from tion went back on the air to provide resi- Bright House Network, residents who dents with current information on local want to upgrade to digital service will events, policies and important news. not be required to purchase a special Despite a technology upgrade programming package in order to re- to the broadcasting system, many resi- ceive the community station. OTOW- dents were unable to view Channel 96 TV will be available with basic digital on their Bright House cable TV net- service. work. After researching the problem, Anyone wishing to switch to Bright House determined a simple digital or who has questions about diagnosis. OTOW’s television equip- analog and digital service, can call ment broadcasted an analog signal Bright House for answers. No need while many Bright House customers to get anxiety about such a change, or were receiving a digital signal through even to call your grandchildren (always a digital set top box the expert in these matters) for help. Only residents on the analog Bright House is there to help and keep system were able to receive the com- it simple. munity television channel. Currently, OTOW-TV airs For the past few months, On monthly schedule information sub- Top of the World has been working mitted by community clubs, groups with Bright House to resolve this issue and sports teams, plus other impor- to make sure every resident can view For anyone using a digital con- with the digital signal on channels 110 tant community information from the community TV station. On June verter, OTOW-TV will appear on or 174. your Board or the Management 28, the OTOW television station un- Channel 720. This technology change also cre- Company. derwent another equipment upgrade For anyone with a built-in digital ates an opportunity for current analog OTOW-TV recently aired vid- which enabled the station to broad- converter, OTOW-TV will appear on users to switch to a digital converter. eos from the Jesters Club and Cho- cast on a digital signal. Everyone with Channel 95.2. While this is not required, going digital rus, plus has aired taped footage a digital converter or analog converter As a result of the upgrade, does provide a better-quality picture, from the dog park grand opening should be able to view the channel at OTOW residents with analog TV only more channels, as well as more movie and St. Patrick’s Day parade. this time. will no longer be able to view the Jew- options and digital music options. More video content is expect- For analog users, OTOW-TV elry Channel on Channel 95, but this Current analog customers may ed as the station grows within the will remain on Channel 96. station should be visible for anyone be experiencing wavy lines and poor community. Around The World COLUMNISTS 22 ...... Guess Who? BUILDING NEWS 22 ...... Travel Club 41 ...... Malaguena 51 ...... American Gothic 3 ...... OTOW-TV goes digital 23 ...... Library 43 ...... Brahman 52 ...... Capistrano 4 ...... Nancy Davis 23 ...... Theater Workshop 43 ...... Espana 52 ...... Melbourne 5 ...... Hurricane Preparations 24 ...... Always Educators 44 ...... Roman Byzantine 53 ...... Rural French 7 ...... Fun on the lake 24 ...... Computer Club 44 ...... Englander 54 ...... Yoshimitsu 8-9 ...... Kenneth Colen 25 ...... Democratic Club 44 ...... Siboney 56 ...... Valencia 10 ...... Doug Kates 25 ...... Karaoke 46 ...... Rila Renaissance 59 ...... Saratoga 11 ...... Press Association 27 ...... Baby Boomers 46 ...... Ottoman 60 ...... Cards 12 ...... Inside Showbiz 28-29 ...... John Velchoff feature 47 ...... Swiss Alps Chalet 61 ...... New World French 13 ...... Is It Legal? 30 ...... Wii Bowling 47 ...... Casa Verde 62 ...... Orizaba 13 ...... Art Guild 31 ...... Marge’s Humor 47 ...... Bible Study 62 ...... Summerize Checklist 14 ...... Julie Hipp 32-33 ...... Entertainment 48 ...... The Way We Were 63 ...... Bohemia 34-35 ...... Sports 48 ...... Flamenco 64 ...... Royal Chateau CLUB NEWS 36 ...... Line Dancing 49 ...... Poetry 65 ...... Azores 17 ...... Meals On Wheels 37 ...... Snowbirds Club 50 ...... Hawaiian Towers 65 ...... Contemporary 19 ...... Philosophy Club 37 ...... Greyhound Club 50 ...... Viennese Villa 66-67 ...... Calendars 20 ...... Singles Club 37 ...... Photo search answers 51 ...... Ecuadorian couple feature 69 ...... Bus Schedule 21 ...... Lambda Club 38 ...... Bulletin Board 51 ...... Modernage 70 ...... Classifieds 21 ...... Jesters Club 39 ...... Pet of the Month 21 ...... Tennis court replacement 39 ...... Picture Puzzle Page 4 July 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS

MONEY OTOW offers a variety of outdoor activities SAVING Hope all of you are enjoying your fer you a great way to relax and a good way TIPS summer. to exercise with less stress on your joints 1. People are finding that Fortunately, so far, we have not had and muscles. Be sure to bring only plas- their detergents work just any severe weather, at least through May tic bottled water to the pool. Next month as well with cold water. and early June. Summer is definitely a laid we’ll view some indoor recreations. It will save you an aver- back time compared to fall and winter at Interesting Facts age of 40 cents per load On Top of the World. There are fewer Our shuffleboard courts were made and if you do 3 loads a activities on our calendar, but fortunately available in 1969 and informal play be- week that is a savings of there are still many activities provided at gan September of that year. A club was around $62.00 per year. our recreation areas. formed several months later for tourna- If your preference is outside activi- ment play. By spring 1970, the club had 40 2. It will save you if you ties, you will find that OTOW offers nu- regular members. A three-day tournament turn down the setting on merous fun events from laid back ones to was held May 1970. The club then had your water heater and if invigorating, work-up-a-sweat ones. exercise you might want to try out our several semi-annual tournaments by 1972 you are going to be away for a few days or more The game of horseshoes is a less tennis courts. Our tennis club meets early and it also had games played between you should turn it off. strenuous, but a fun one to try out. Near- each morning and the courts are open buildings. It is also smart to have a by you will find our shuffleboard courts. to residents after the club’s allotted time. Our club also participated with oth- pan under the water heat- Shuffleboard meets on Monday and This is a more strenuous exercise and you er clubs in the area. It’s a great way to have er to avoid leaks. Thursday mornings during the summer should be sure and drink plenty of water fun and socialize with other residents. and you can try the game on your own so you do not dehydrate. OTOW is very proud of their lawn 3. On warm summer at any convenient time by borrowing the Golfing is probably the most popu- bowling courts. The club officially started days keep your shades, loaner equipment. Check our newspaper lar sport at OTOW and whether you and February 1971. In order to give instruc- blinds and drapes for more information on all the activities. friends just want to play a friendly game tions to novice players, a committee of closed to keep your Our lawn bowling court is in the or if you want to join one of our golf experienced players was formed. In De- rooms cooler. In the same area across from the East Activity leagues, it is a great outdoor activity. You cember 1971, a board of directors was winter keep them open Center main entrance and is open to play- can visit the pro shop for information and chosen and that winter 39 bowlers partici- and let the sun help ers all during the summer. tee times. pated in mixed triples. Lawn bowling still warm your rooms. If you are looking for some good Our two great swimming pools of- remains a favorite recreation at OTOW.

To advertise in our August edition, checks must be received by July 15* STAFF *The normal deadline for purchasing ads is the 15th of each month, Kenneth Colen ...... Publisher but our color ad space will likely sell out before the 15th. Doug Kates ...... Editor Black and white ad space could also sell out before the 15th. Dave Hart ...... Assistant Editor Press Association Officers ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS ADVERTISING POLICY Yvonne Courtney ...... President On Top of the World News is a community organization for the benefit of the residents of On Top of the World. Jackie Dooley ...... Vice President On Top of the World News does not accept advertisers solely for commercial purposes or income. This newspaper will be published on its regular schedule whether there are advertisers or not. Dana Garlick ...... Secretary On Top of the World News reserves the right to reject any advertiser it feels is not of direct benefit to the residents of On Top of the World. Building Reporter Coordinator Not every advertiser is acceptable. If you, the resident of On Top of the World, have had a justifiably bad experience with an advertiser and if Gloria Walz we have had previous complaints that are justified, we will not accept future advertising from them, BUT ON TOP OF THE WORLD IS NOT A CONSUMER AGENCY. We endeavor to keep the standards of this paper at a high level. We do not, however, endorse advertisers or knowingly accept objectionable This month’s volunteers: or fraudulent advertising. Lill Cervinka Cele Radeloff On Top of the World endeavors to publish only good, informative and worthwhile happenings of life. This newspaper will leave the daily news of life with all its strife, struggle and turmoil to commercial publications. On Top of the World newspaper does not strive to be a profit-making Dawn Rubio Jean Sibbald entity. We take pride in the fact that the On Top of the World News staff is entirely made up of volunteers except for two part-time professionals Eileen Bianchi to coordinate the operation of this paper. On Top of the World News does not accept an advertiser solely because it is willing to pay to advertise. Contractors, barbers and cosmetolo- gists must all be licensed to advertise. All advertisements must contain a local address or a local telephone number. On Top of the World News Inc., 2069 World Parkway Blvd. E., Clearwater, FL 33763. Phone Number: 727-799-3216. Newsroom Hours August newspapers will be delivered on Aug. 1 9:30-6 M-Th 9-2 F ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS July 2012 / Page 5 Below are tips to prepare you for a hurricane June is the start of the hurricane Your Association makes every dated recovery plan. Despite all of our efforts, much season and the time to start thinking se- effort to prepare for storm events by Key personnel are on-call be- of your own safety and comfort de- riously about dealing with the risk and securing potential hazards, protecting fore and after a storm. Tarps (in lim- pends entirely on you. To that end, I inconveniences that may be encountered buildings and Association related as- ited supply) are kept on hand to secure am reprinting key points to help you during and immediately after a storm. sets, and making sure we have an up- roofs in the event of damage. prepare for a storm event:

Prepare for the possibility of a hurricane As a • Designate as a “post-di- quickly pack and evacuate. aged after the storm has passed. saster contact,” a relative or friend • Maintain an up-to-date These items may include, but are hurricane who lives outside the danger zone. inventory of everything in your not limited to, tarps or plastic, ham- Make sure each family member has home. Taking photos and/or mak- mers, nails and plywood. approaches been given this person’s address and ing videotapes of these items may • Make sure your family is phone number, and agrees to con- help support the value you place on trained on how to turn off damaged • Refill prescriptions. tact him or her following the hur- them. Also, consider storing valu- utilities. • Make sure your car has a ricane. able items at a secure location away • At least once per year, re- full tank of gas as power outages • Keep on hand at least one from the house. view your insurance coverage to may force gas stations to remain week’s supply of bottled water and • Remove furniture from make sure it is adequate and up to closed for several days following nonperishable food items. You porches or patio, and secure hoses date. a hurricane. should also have available a manual so that these objects do not become • Don’t forget about your pet. • Store important docu- can/bottle opener, a flashlight, and dangerous or lethal projectiles dur- Some evacuation centers do not al- ments and other valuable items in a battery operated radio or televi- ing a storm. low pets. Making arrangements be- waterproof bags. sion (with an extra set of batteries • Stock up on items you may fore a storm reduces the anxiety for • Bring inside, any loose for each). Make sure these items are need to protect your home or to both you and your pet. items that can be found around readily accessible, so that you can prevent it from being further dam- the home. Firmly tie down loose items that cannot be brought in- doors. After a storm • Tape, board or shutter windows. • Don’t venture outside until • Have enough cash on local authorities have issued an “all- During a hurricane hand to last at least a full week. clear.” Banks and ATMS may be closed • Continue to check the radio or for several days following the TV for post hurricane updates. • Stay tuned to a battery-operated radio or television for weather storm. • If you have evacuated, don’t bulletins and important information. return until authorities re-open your • Follow the orders of local authorities. area. Remember, you may need proof • Stay indoors in an interior room without windows (even if you If your electricity of residency to return. have evacuated, inland locations may still be at risk). If conditions wors- • Use a flashlight to look at en, take shelter in a closet or bathroom and use mattresses to protect goes out yourself. damage. Allow only those people who - Use a flashlight – not a • Don’t assume the hurricane is over when the wind subsides. The have been trained, to turn off dam- candle or match as this is a fire calm may be the eye of the storm, and the worse part may still be on the aged utilities (e.g. gas) and disconnect hazard. way. damaged appliances. • Beware of downed power - Open your refrigerator lines and other debris. only when absolutely necessary. • Wear sturdy shoes and cloth- This will help keep food fresh for ing to protect yourself. People are as long as possible. oftentimes hurt more frequently after The insurance process ... the hurricane than during it. Proper insurance coverage can help reduce the financial burden you may • Use only bottled water. Unless suffer as a result of a hurricane. Here are some additional tips that will make ADDITIONAL otherwise advised, assume tap water is the claims process easier for you and your claims adjuster. contaminated and sewer lines are out RESOURCES of order. • Don’t alter the condition of the damaged property. Take whatever steps National Hurricane Center • If electrical power was lost are necessary to protect your property from further damage. http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ during the hurricane, be extremely • Contact your insurance agent as soon as possible. Provide your agent or Hurricane & Storm Tracking careful before consuming food tak- insurance carrier all information pertaining to your claim. http://hurricane.terrapin.com/ en from your refrigerator. When in • Make a list of damaged or destroyed property. Your adjuster will be doubt, throw it out. able to work more quickly if he or she has a written list to work from. Photos The Weather Channel • Use the phone only for emer- of damaged property may also be useful. http://www.weather.com/index.html gencies. • Keep records and receipts for ALL expenses you incur. Supplies pur- Progress Energy Hurricane Preparedness • Conserve water! DO NOT chased to protect damaged property, or the costs incurred while staying at a http://www.progress-energy.com/abouten- WASH DRIVEWAYS OF DEBRIS. hotel while your home is being repaired, may be recoverable. ergy/stormcentral/index.asp If the power is out and you still have • Try to be patient. Once you report your claim, your claims adjuster will Printable Hurricane Tracking Maps water pressure it is only because the wa- respond as quickly as possible. Delays may be likely, as hurricanes often uproot http://www.fiu.edu/orgs/w4ehw/tracking- ter plant is running on auxiliary power. signs and deposit debris on highways, severely impeding traffic. maps.html Page 6 July 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS July 2012 / Page 7 Doesn’t this look like fun?

Got a sunny morning, a kayak and a couple paddles? This could be you enjoying Lake Arbor. Even the birds look jealous. (OTOW News photo by Doug Kates) Page 8 July 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS A positive outlook for the Association’s fiscal year

The General Meeting for the On Top of the World Condominium As- sociation was held at 9 a.m. on June 14. It was refreshing to see so large a turnout. The written questions were all thoughtful and pertinent to the As- sociation.

Quite a bit has happened in a relatively short time. Here is a recap of the largest projects over the past 12 months: • Inspection and Enforcement Services have been ongoing; • The hub of communication and interest for residents is regularly updated at OTOWClearwaterinfo.com. (If you haven’t already done so, sign up to receive emails on items of interest affecting your community); • Competitive pricing on paving allowed for resurfacing of 24 parking lots and seven streets; • All six, six-ton air conditioning units were replaced at the East Activity Center; • Roofing projects included five complete re-roofs, and five mansard re-roofs.

The Association’s restructured inspection service enforces rules, stan- dards, awareness and compliance in this community. Inspections assist in keeping your community beautiful and On Top of the World Chairman Kenneth Colen uses graphic images to explain how clam shell awnings can safe. Not only is the welfare of the res- cause structural damage to buildings. An effort is currently underway to replace clam shells with other ac- idents protected, but also employees ceptable forms of awnings. (OTOW News photos by Doug Kates) and guests. Inspections also provide a way to maintain architectural control to enhance and protect the values of this energy efficiency. owners of awnings that need removal by proxy. community. due to deterioration of the unit or its Your Board cannot underscore Clam Shell Awnings attachment to the building. The Board the importance of your vote whether We also had some very thought- A presentation on “clam shell” has not set a timeline for removal of all in person or by proxy. ful questions submitted. awnings was made. The presentation such awnings. It will study the matter Under Florida Statutes, in order One suggestion of interest relat- detailed many of the problems to date further and decide based on actual field to hold a meeting and conduct busi- ed to the community bus. Specifically, with awning attachments and the ex- conditions. ness, the Association needs a quo- why not include the activity centers as a treme structural damage that does oc- rum of voting interests. So every vote stop on the regular shopping runs. This cur over time. Your Board has asked Your Vote counts regardless of how you vote! is a “can do” item. Other questions re- the management company to evaluate I want to take this opportunity to By a majority vote of ballots and lated to efficiency of operations and existing installations, and to contact thank everyone who voted in person or proxies, you once again affirmed that ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS July 2012 / Page 9 A positive outlook for the Association’s fiscal year

you wish to waive the establishment ule may progress slower than expected of reserves for replacement of roads, based upon condition of existing floor roofs and painting. We believe this is a and air temperatures. Flooring strip wise decision because through proper and seal will be ongoing throughout planning and budgeting, your Board the summer. Please take extra care nav- has been able to stay ahead of the igating the work areas. maintenance and replacement curve Installation of new center core on community infrastructure. lighting fixtures in the “X” style build- Every building budget includes ing only will continue into September an estimate of the remaining useful life due to a backorder of product. for painting, roofing and paving. This Upgrade of elevator meter cans estimate is updated annually. As a com- is expected to begin in July, subject to ponent nears the end of the estimated receipt of permits. Buildings affected useful life, it is inspected to determine are: 36, 37, 47, 49, 50, 53, 54, 56, 64, if replacement needs to be accelerated 65, 78, 79, 84N, and 89. The date the or if there is still serviceable life left. If outages will take place has not been this latter is the case, then the target pe- confirmed by Progress Energy and will riod can be extended for a determined be dependent on the issuance of per- period. mits by Pinellas County. There is no good reason to incur expense if a roof or a parking lot is still Awning Inspections serviceable for an additional term. If Awning inspections will be an it is determined that the component ongoing activity. The management continues to be serviceable, the fre- company has reported numerous aw- quency of inspections are increased. nings in disrepair or weak attachments. At the point that it is determined the In some cases, the method of component is ready for replacement, mounting has damaged the building to that item is then included in the next such an extent that the awning must be budget cycle. Vice President Leslee Colen shows residents a graphic highlighting removed. enforcement efforts over the past year. As noted in prior articles, the Property Insurance Update “clam-shell” awnings do not meet the The Association is still required even pay for living somewhere else wind mitigation form on the Website Association’s standard for wind resis- to “...obtain and maintain adequate in- while the unit is being repaired. It may by July. They are all accessible at: http: tance. Fortunately there are new prod- surance” for the condominium prop- also have some owner’s liability cover- www.otowclearwaterinfo.com/wind- ucts that do. erty. age bundled in with it. mitigation-forms.aspx “Best efforts” and “adequate in- Landscape, Building Modifications surance” are not defined. Wind Mitigation Maintenance Update Landscape and building modifi- I’m pleased to report that your Your Association continues to Painting and waterproofing are cation inspections are an ongoing ac- Board was able to find full limits of receive numerous requests for Wind scheduled for the front elevation of tivity. This includes bringing units with coverage this year. Premiums were at Mitigation Certificates. This is a docu- Building 74 starting around July 1, improperly mounted flag poles into a nominal increase over last year. Even ment that states whether or not certain weather permitting of course. compliance with the newly adopted though the Wind Risk study projected components of a structure comply Roof replacement work is com- standard. lower probable loss, there were other with the 2001 Standard Building Code. pleted this cycle. New roof replace- factors affecting the insurance markets. Because of the volume of re- ment work will begin in January 2013. Structural Inspection The deductible continues the quests, a form for each and every Asphalt Paving and resurfacing Finally, structural inspection and same as in the prior year’s policy: building address has been posted on projects are completed this cycle. The correction program across property to $10,000 per non-wind storm occur- www.OTOWClearwaterinfo.com. next cycle of work will begin in May determine conditions of common ele- rence; 5 percent of the stated value Simply open the Website, click 2013. ments, including walkways, sidewalks, subject to $250,000 minimum for on the “Community Information” tab Sidewalk panel replacements parapets, columns, railings, center core named wind storm. and follow the link to the Wind Miti- (lifting due to tree roots /cracked from doors, etc., is ongoing. The Association policy covers gation forms. You, or your insurance other events) at various locations on Parking lot stall number re-sten- property from the interior drywall out, agent, will need to enter in the name of property will be ongoing this summer ciling and water meter box number re- but does not cover finished surfaces, the insured and the unit number. Oth- (the trees always win). Additionally, stenciling are ongoing. fixtures, cabinetry or other installations erwise, the form should be good to go. property wide chain-link fence restora- Compliance enforcement in all within a condo unit, nor the A/C unit In the event the Association is tion related to tree damage or deterio- categories with a specific focus on ex- within the limits of the unit. requested to fill out a different form, ration from age will also be ongoing. cessive items on rear and front porches Unit owners are directed to pur- or for some reason must become in- Floor replacements will be made due to tropical storm season is also on- chase a personal policy for their unit volved in the process of dealing with at Building 60 (second and third floors), going. and belongings “HO-6” policy. your insurance agent, there is a mini- Building 83 (second and third floors), In the case of the destroyed mum charge of $15, payable in ad- Building 88 (second floor). This will Have a safe and wonderful July building due to a fire, the HO-6 policy vance. complete all flooring for the 2011-2012 4th! We are fortunate to be living in pays the unit owner for new flooring, All buildings with roof replace- budget year. the greatest country on Earth. kitchen appliances, furniture and it may ments in 2011 should have an updated Note that the installation sched- Page 10 July 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS

R.A. Dickey of the Mets and David Price of the Rays battled on the mound in June. (OTOW News photos by Doug Kates) What could be better than the New York Mets coming to town? Thanks to interleague baseball It took David Price no time at restaurant cow. play, sooner or later your favorite all to ring up eight strikeouts, and then The contestant for this evening baseball team will come to Tampa Bay, in the late innings, relief help recorded was a young girl and everyone knew even if it’s a National League team. two more strikeouts to send fans into right away she had the eyes of a hawk Ever since I moved down here a frenzy. because she spotted the cow in the six years ago, I’ve been waiting for my Yes, if you were a Rays fan, win- crowd and won a free chicken sand- favorite team, the New York Mets, to ning the free pizza was kind of the which for everyone sitting in the sec- make an appearance at the Trop. highlight for this night. tion surrounding the cow. When the 2012 schedule came But wait ... the free food give- So how’s this as a nightly sum- out and I saw the Mets headed here, I aways didn’t stop there. mary - I watched the Mets win, got got my tickets early and eagerly await- The Rays also have a nightly tra- a free pizza and won a free chicken ed the arrival of my team. dition where they pick someone out sandwich. The night finally came in mid- of the crowd and put them behind the How could a night at the ball- June ... and for me anyway, it was no three-game series and outscored the eyepiece of a television camera. The park get any better? disappointment. Rays 29-7. object of this game is for the contes- As the final out was recorded Mets pitcher R.A. Dickey threw But all was not lost for Tampa tant to try to find a cow in the crowd. and everyone began heading for the a one-hitter with a dozen strikeouts to Bay fans, and even Mets fans got a bo- Yes, a cow. exits, my company for the evening get a complete-game victory. nus. You see, two special events took Well, it just so happens that on could be heard grumbling in the back- I was thrilled to watch New York place during the game I attended. the same night that the Mets were in ground over the one-sided loss. defeat Tampa Bay 9-1, while those First, the Rays have a tradition town, R.A. Dickey threw a one-hitter, But, as they pointed out, “we’ve surrounding me frowned in disgust as that if Tampa Bay pitching finishes Rays pitching combined for more than been to many games before, but this is Tampa Bay gave up its 20th run in two the night with 10 strikeouts or more, 10 strikeouts, and everyone won a piz- the first time we sat with the cow.” combined losses to the Mets. everyone with a ticket gets a free pizza za, that I just so happened to be stand- Good luck during your next visit Eventually, New York swept the from a local business. ing within feet of the famous chicken- to the Trop.

If you want to see the Tampa Bay Rays in action, join the Entertainment Committee for an Aug. 22 trip to Tropicana Field for a game against the Kansas City Royals. Visit the E.C. booth for more information. ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS July 2012 / Page 11 New letter-to-the-editor feature provides this newspaper with great story idea The Press Association doesn’t there were 10 buildings that had never security is by telling the whole world officially meet in June or July, but that had a story in this newspaper. Since that a neighbor is indeed gone for sev- doesn’t mean club members stop writ- January, six of those buildings were eral months. ing stories. crossed off that list: Southern Colo- No OTOW News reporter is In fact, even though summer nial, Curacao, Azteca, Moor, Avila II ever allowed to write a story about is the toughest time to come up with and Monaco. someone who is not currently resid- story ideas, because one-third of our Diane also tried to write an ar- ing in their Clearwater condo. Writing community’s residents have headed Press Association ticle for the Chalet, Avila I, Brisbane about Snowbirds is not an exception. elsewhere, you wouldn’t know it by and Bedford buidings, but a lack of No stories should report that looking at this month’s newspaper. cooperation kept them in the dark. individuals have headed out of town. There are interesting stories in all three per. You can read the story on pages If anyone, from any of those No stories should report that some- sections. 28 and 29. buildings, wants to write for this news- one is on vacation. No stories should Congratulations to every re- If you have a news tip, or want paper, please contact the editor, Doug report that someone is in a hospital or porter who found something to write to share a positive comment about this Kates, in the newspaper office at 799- nursing home. about this month! newspaper, or the community, please 3216. All we ask is three stories a year. These are just a few examples. Last month, the Press Asso- visit the Press Association Web site at The stories can be about residents, Reporters must always wait for ciation debuted something new on its http://www.ontopoftheworldnews. building functions, parties, luncheons residents to return home before sub- Web site. Residents can now leave Let- com/clearwater/news.html. or dinners. mitting a story on them. ters to the Editor on the Web site and Comments are not instantly While the Press Association has Once upon a time, a reporter any positive comments will be posted added. If approved, comments will be been given two months off without a for a city newspaper wrote a school for viewers to read. posted. summer meeting, that doesn’t mean board story and stated a board mem- Thanks to the new feature, the A special thank you goes out to reporters can relax their brains! Ev- ber missed a meeting because of a va- newspaper received a great tip! One reporter Diane Cavanaugh, who, for eryone can still learn something to im- cation. The next day the school board resident left a news tip that a specific the past few months, has been writ- prove their writing. member’s home was robbed. veteran was recently honored in Wash- ing stories about residents who live in One topic which needs to be It can easily happen and lessons ington D.C. That news tip was given to buildings that don’t have reporters. brought up at this time is respecting should be learned from this experi- reporter Tom Brennan, who went on While some reporters have a the privacy of Snowbirds. ence. to write an excellent feature story on tough time digging up stories right in When residents go north or west OTOW News will take every West Side resident John Velchoff. their own buildings, Diane was asked for the summer, they expect that the step possible to make sure security Tom’s article and Mary Lou to find story ideas from buildings she property they leave behind will be safe is not jeopardized. Reporters with Wall’s photos turned out to be a great doesn’t live in. and secure for the duration they are questions should contact Doug in the contribution to this month’s newspa- In fact, over the past 10 years, gone. One easy way to jeopardize this newsroom.

Next Press Association meeting: Reminder 1:30 p.m. Aug. 2 in the EAC

Laundry Room Hours 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Page 12 July 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS Does this name ring a bell? Peter Sydney Ernest Ayler Do you know Peter Sydney Er- nest Ayler? I bet you do. Read on. Walter Peter was born in England to wealthy parents. He came to America Balderson just prior to WWII to pursue an acting career, and because of the shortage of leading men in Hollywood due to the Inside Showbiz war, he soon got leading roles at MGM. After appearing in several mov- Hollywood stars, including Marilyn ies, Peter really scored big when he Monroe, until Robert Kennedy de- appeared in the musical Good News cided it was getting out of hand and with June Allyson. stopped the influx. His mother and wealthy aunt Marilyn, unhappy about her be- both cut off his inheritance when he ing barred, threatened to blow the chose an acting career. whistle about the activities going on He became a member of the Rat inside the White House. Her death Pack with Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin soon after led to many theories about and Sammy Davis, Jr. and soon be- the cause of her death. came a favorite in Las Vegas. Peter’s problems continued to Peter was married four times, grow as movie roles disappeared. He the first to Patricia Kennedy, sister of was now pretty much alone. the President. That marriage produced Peter died on Christmas Eve four children. 1984 at the age of 61. If you haven’t guessed by now, His body was interred at West- Peter Sydney Ernest Ayler was Peter wood Village Memorial Park Cem- Lawford. etery. Due to a dispute between the Being married to the President’s cemetery and his widow, his ashes sister, he was a frequent visitor to the were removed and scattered in the Pa- White House. He began bringing in cific Ocean. ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS July 2012 / Page 13 Even the most simple estate settlements can get tricky Have a plan for property in case your spouse passes away Q. I am a Canadian citizen. My Many people do not need a liv- that you should have or must have a deceased husband and I owned an ing trust and shouldn’t have one. This certified copy of your deed, throw that apartment in On Top of the World. is especially true if the main objective letter in the dumpster. No one needs Now that he’s deceased, I intend to sell is to avoid probate of assets. There are a certified copy of their deed —es- the apartment and buy another one. I simple and less costly ways to avoid pecially, by the way, if you have the presented his Certification of Death probate and a living trust is not needed original. from the funeral home to be recorded to do that. in the public records, but was told that Look. Here’s the thing. Estate Q. My boyfriend and I (81 and was not the proper document that has planning for any estate is NOT a sim- 75) are going to take a cruise. Is it to be recorded. I got it from the fu- ple thing that can be tucked into a one- proper for each of us to pay half of neral home and it does have a raised size-fits-all estate plan. People who do all costs? seal on it. Can you explain why I can’t not have Wills or Trusts should meet A. Only if you can’t get him to have this one recorded? recommend that we avoid it by doing with an attorney who handles estate pay ALL of it. a living trust? planning and find out what that attor- A. This issue arises frequently. ney recommends based on the precise ---- Although, here in Florida, when real A. It typically takes between facts that are presented. Even a simple Gerald R. Colen is an attorney property is held as a tenancy by the en- 4-1/2 to 6 months to complete the estate, where all assets go to a spouse who is a member of both the National tireties, (husband and wife estate) or in probate of an estate that does not re- and then to one or two or three chil- Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and a joint tenancy with rights of survivor- quire any federal estate tax reporting, dren equally, requires proper planning the Academy of Florida Elder Law At- ship, it passes simultaneously upon the and that does not have any litigation and that means sitting down with an torneys. He concentrates his practice death of one owner, it is still necessary issues involved. attorney and finding out what is best of law in the areas of real estate, elder to record a death certificate for the de- Often, however, it may take in your specific situation. law, wills, trusts, probate, business law ceased. Otherwise, the public records closer to one year because of delays in and simple and complex estate plan- will have no information regarding the obtaining a complete inventory of the Q. You have frequently ranted ning. He welcomes your questions and death of that owner. assets of the deceased. Now and then and raved against some folks who you comments. This column is not intend- What needs to be recorded in there might be a delay caused by the believe are scammers and who want to ed to provide legal advice, but is only the public records here in Florida is a fact that a beneficiary may be overseas get us to pay them to get a certified intended to provide limited informa- certified copy of Statement of Death or may not be located. copy of a deed. I’ve seen a recent let- tion on the specific matters raised in (Long Form) — not a “Certification” I do not feel that avoidance of ter from some company and it looked the questions and answers. You should of Death from a funeral home. This is probate is necessarily a good reason to very official and was actually a bit in- always consult your own attorney for true even though the document from have a trust. Readers of this column timidating. It said that the lady had to specific advice. Mr. Colen is avail- the funeral home has a raised seal on will have noticed that I feel that in too have a certified copy of her deed and able for conferences at his law office it. many cases, having a living trust is a if she didn’t pay them $85 now, they at 7243 Bryan Dairy Road, Largo, Fl., In order to obtain this (if you are waste of money and might not even would charge her a penalty of another 33777. His phone number is (727) from Ontario), you need to submit a result in saving any time for comple- $35. Is there some type language that 545-8114. He is also pleased to re- Request for a Death Certificate to the tion of administration of an estate. you would look out for and that would spond to email at his email address of Ontario Ministry of Government Ser- And yes, I am well aware that the immediately tip us off that there’s a [email protected] or through vices. They have a form for this. The folks who put on the living trust and scam running. his Web page at www.gcolen.com. In easiest way to do this is to go online at annuity seminars are fond of declaim- Ocala, Fl., Mr. Colen is available by www.serviceontario.ca. ing that living trusts (usually, I sup- A. If you get a letter from any appointment for legal conferences at pose, combined with the sale of an- company, no matter what high and the On Top of the World sales office, Q. How long does it take to pro- nuities) are the best way to plan one’s mighty name they use, and anywhere which is located near Sid’s Cafe. bate an estate in Florida and do you estate. To me, that’s nonsense. in the body of the letter you are told ---- Draw or paint this summer By Jean Doane The Art Guild does take the summer off with the exception of using the Art Room in the East Activity Center on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons from 1-4 p.m. to draw and paint. The lighting is good and it is more fun to experiment with your art talents in the company of others working on projects. So, bring your paper, paints, pencils, charcoal or pas- Art Guild tels and make a beautiful or unusual picture. Our next general meeting will be on Friday, Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. The Art Guild needs new members, so join us. You don’t have to be an artist. Page 14 July 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS Fourth of July means food No-Bake Banana Split Cake Dessert INGREDIENTS For the Cream Cheese Layer: For the Fruit & Toppings: Yield: 12 to 16 servings 12 oz cream cheese, 3 to 4 bananas, sliced Prep Time: 30 minutes at room temperature. 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple, ¼ cup granulated sugar drained well For the Crust: 8 ounces Cool Whip Whipped Topping 16 oz strawberries, hulled, and sliced 2 cups graham cracker crumbs 8 oz Cool Whip Whipped Topping ½ cup unsalted butter, melted ½ cup walnuts, chopped Chocolate syrup Maraschino cherries

The Fourth of July brings back 1. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish; set aside. thoroughly combined. Spread the cream cheese mixture on so many fun memories of simpler 2. In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker top of the graham cracker crust. crumbs and melted butter, stirring until all of the crumbs are 4. Arrange the banana slices in a single layer on top of times when I was a kid. evenly moistened. Dump the crumbs into the prepared pan the cream cheese filling, top with an even layer of the crushed Our friends and family would and press into an even layer. Refrigerate while you prepare pineapple, and then an even layer of the sliced strawberries. gather at Julia Davis Park in Boise, ID the next layer. 5. Cover with the Cool Whip, smoothing the top. for a day of great food, games and 3. In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese Sprinkle with the chopped walnuts, then drizzle with choco- the annual tour of the zoo. I remem- and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 late syrup and top with maraschino cherries. Refrigerate for ber all the moms unpacking coolers minutes. Using a rubber spatula, fold in the Cool Whip until at least 4 hours, or overnight. filled with everything needed for a great cookout. Potato and macaroni salads, baked beans, corn on the cob, Asian Coleslaw hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, cakes Yield: 12 to 16 servings For the Dressing: men noodles. and cookies. Every recipe was made Prep Time: 15 minutes 1 cup vegetable oil 2. In a small bowl, whisk togeth- from scratch and everything was oh- 2 (16-ounce) bags coleslaw mix ½ cup granulated sugar er the oil, sugar, vinegar and seasoning so-good. 1 cup sunflower seeds, shelled 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar packets until well blended. I’d like to share a couple of easy or, sesame seeds, toasted 2 seasoning packets from the 3. Pour the dressing over the recipes I hope you will try for the 1 cup sliced almonds, toasted Ramen noodles coleslaw mixture and toss until it is Fourth of July or your next potluck. 1 bunch green onions, chopped 1. In a large bowl, mix together evenly distributed. Refrigerate until Happy eating! 2 (3-ounce) packages Ramen the coleslaw mix, sunflower seeds, al- ready to serve. noodles, crushed monds, green onions and crushed Ra-

IMPORTANT NOTICE Dryers, washers must be inspected by licensed plumbers, electricians The management company for On Top of the World Condominium Association has found instances of improperly installed washer/dryer units in several condominium units. These washer/dryer installations have been made without approval and guidance from the Association and without compliance to the plumbing code or the electrical code. This leaves the owner and/or prospective new owners open to significant liability in the event of an overflow or a fire. Your Association strongly urges an inspection of washers and dryers installed in any condominiums built prior to 1995, in particular, those units located on the east side of Belcher Road. If your unit is located on the west side of Belcher, you may also be im- pacted if a washer and dryer were added after purchasing the unit. The Association strongly urges you to contact both a licensed, insured plumber and electrician and arrange for an inspection immediately. Corrections to these potential hazards are the unit owner’s obligation. Forward any documentation from the inspection to the OTOW Condominium As- sociation, 2069 World Parkway Blvd. E, Clearwater, Fl., 33763. A copy will be retained in a permanent file for that unit. If work was undertaken to correct the problem, such reme- dial work must be described in the documentation. Only documentation received from a licensed plumber or electrician will be considered valid. All parties are put on Notice that the Association does not accept responsi- bility nor shall it assume responsibility for any type of loss or damage resulting from installed washers or dryers. In those instances where the Association has been required to expend sums of money to make repairs resulting from installed washers or dryers, the Association reserves the right to take legal action against the owners of the units where the washers or dryers are installed. ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS July 2012 / Page 15 Page 16 July 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS

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This is what you get when you make a delivery for Meals on Wheels - smiles! Maryann Mercer, left, and Edith Hurtt, right, make a delivery to Josephine Deveraux. If you want to deliver smiles, Meals on Wheels could really use your help this summer. The number of volunteers is down. (OTOW News photo by Doug Kates) Can you take the heat and deliver hot meals and smiles? By Carl and Betty Leiby home from the hospital and need help din to join other seniors for lunch and Only you can help brighten the with meals. We are also caring neigh- a social time of entertainment, cards, day for our On Top of the World bors who check in on them Monday bingo and music. Meals on Wheels clients! through Friday. Also available is a service to Join our wonderful volunteers Our On Top of the World cli- take seniors to Senior Day Care and - the same ones you see with signs in ents love their volunteers, who bring transportation to doctors’ offices. The their car windows which read, “Deliv- delicious warm meals. The meals are Neighborly Care Network has many ering Meals on Wheels.” planned by a Neighborly Care Net- additional services available, including Our volunteers deserve accolades a.m. to Noon. Our clients enjoy meet- work Dietician. It is a well-balanced skilled nursing, physical therapy and for serving in our torrid heat of summer. ing new neighbors, who help in this meal with an interesting variety each home health aides. Our Snowbirds have gone home, very special way. month, including a main entrée, veg- For services, phone the Neigh- so we need brave additional volunteers The meals are picked up in etables, salad, bread, fruit, milk, and borly Care Network at (727) 573-9444. to help deliver meals to our home- Dunedin at the Masonic Lodge Din- often a dessert are included. To volunteer for this rewarding service bound neighbors in these hot days. ing Site. Meals on Wheels gives as- The very colorful Neighborly at OTOW, call Carl and Betty Leiby at The time required is from 10 sistance to residents who are arriving Care bus will take residents to Dune- 791-3861. Page 18 July 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS July 2012/ Page 19 No ordinary lawn

Clint Holden mows near the third tee box on the nine-hole golf course in mid-June. Did you know that every fairway is mowed three times a week - weather permitting? Why so many times? Fairways are mowed frequently to keep them in the best possible playable condition so residents are assured an enjoyable game. On Top of the World has 27 fairways. (OTOW News photo by Doug Kates)

Philosophy Club What’s Your View? By Bob Reis Our club is currently enjoy- ing presentations, which are fol- lowed by a question and answer period. The discussions give you the opportunity to express your own views. We also have “Open Dis- cussion” meetings. With this for- mat you have the opportunity to suggest a topic of special interest to you. Join us on any Tuesday. You don’t have to be a member of our club to attend. You’re welcome even if you just want to listen, Tuesdays 10-11:30 AM, East Activity Center Veranda. Any questions? Call Bob Reis at 798-2443. Page 20 July 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS

Residents from the east side return home after a trip on the Jolly Trolley. Jolly Trolley takes club members to lunch

Singles Club

By Mary Widman The Singles Club luncheon trip to the Don Ce- sar resort in St. Petersburg was a great success. Transportation was by the Jolly Trolley. Many thanks to club President Dorothy Carpenito for making this a fun day. Dorothy has many other club activities planned for the future. At the luncheon, we celebrated Ann Pollock’s 95th birthday with a song and beautiful cake. Ann is a marvelous lady who has never spent a day in the hospital - how many of us can claim that statement? Residents from the west side pose for a picture after lunch. Ann showed us playing cards she received from her family. The cards had pictures of every family member. We all wish Ann many, many more years of good health and happiness. Our June meeting included a wine and cheese party. Our club will not meet during July and August. We will resume meeting in September. We meet the first Saturday of each month in the East Activity Center, starting at 6:30 p.m. If you know of any member who is ill, please call our Sunshine Lady Mary Widman at 796-1184 so she can send a card from the club. Hope everyone has a wonderful summer. See you in September. ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS July 2012/ Page 21 Happy third birthday to our club by Dave Beaven members who participated in our Fa- We look to expand our circle to July is our country’s birthday. ther’s Day potluck dinner. It went very all our gay and lesbian residents in the It also happens to be the Lamb- well, and we were glad to be able to OTOW community, but we also wel- da Club’s birthday. salute our members who have that come participation by other OTOW We held our first meeting three special honor. residents who would like to meet their years ago, and the club membership In closing, I look forward to our gay neighbors. There are people from has increased by tenfold from the club continuing to grow in good fel- many different backgrounds and areas handful of residents who showed up Lambda lowship and good times. Stay cool this here at OTOW. Lambda is just one that first time. month. more reflection of that. I would say that a party is called for! gether went very well, so it bears re- Lambda is a social club for our Lambda meets monthly on the We’ll have one at our monthly peating. We’ll meet on Saturday, July 7, gay and lesbian residents of On Top of second Friday at 7:30 pm in the Crafts meeting on Friday the 13th. at 6 pm in the Sunrise Room over in the World. We are an informal group Room downstairs in the East Activity Oops, when I see that date, it the West Activity Center. that gets together for various activities. Center. If you are interested in find- makes me think twice! Our movie night will be in the Regular events include cocktail par- ing out more about the club, visit our But it’s all good. Be there. Lambda Lounge, alias the Crafts ties, dine-outs, game nights, and movie webpage: http://lambdaclearwater. During the summer months, Room, in the East Activity Center at 7 nights. Also, we have a group, the Mall blogspot.com. You can contact us by we’ll continue with our monthly pool p.m. on July 28. Walkers, which meets weekly to walk e-mail at [email protected] or parties. Last month’s inaugural get-to- I want to express thanks to at Countryside Mall for an hour. call Dave at 727-410-7566. Looking for performers and non-actors for spring show By John Kannaly President The Jesters creative team has been working really hard this sum- mer to develop a great show. We will feature sing- ing, dancing, comedy, and some unusual variety acts that will tickle your fancy and surprise you with their creativity. The costumes will dazzle and delight you, and Jesters in the Jesters’ tradition of excellence, this show will Current tennis courts have cracks and stains. live up to our motto “Jest for Fun.” Many of you have expressed an interest in joining the Jesters. We East side tennis courts will be delighted to welcome you. Our first monthly meeting will be in September in the East Activity Center. We are asking all residents to make a commitment to come on out, make friends and have a great set for replacement time. The east side tennis courts will be closed on July 9 for a complete demoli- If you can sing, dance, tell a joke or simply want to participate, tion and rebuild. We expect the courts to be out of service until September. we want you. Or, if you have limited time available, you can sew or The courts will be reconstructed using a patented PlexiCushion system work behind the scenes, sell tickets, usher, help out backstage, etc.. We with shock-absorbing properties of EPDM rubber cushioning. The result is a will find a job for you. tennis surface that dynamically responds to body impact and reduces fatigue on We promise not to work you to the bone, only hard enough to legs, knees, ankles and feet. We will also be installing lights for night play. hone your performance to a fine edge. We know that 6-8 weeks is a long time to be without your tennis courts, Remember, see you later, Jest for Fun. but we believe the results will be well worth the wait! Page 22 July 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS Do you recognize this OTOW couple? ? Guess Who

By Lill Cervinka This beautiful couple is well known at On Top of the World as they do a lot of volunteer work. They have been living here for about 26 years and have been happily married for 67 years. They are origi- nally from Lansing, Mich. He was in the Navy during World War II and was drafted right out of high school. When the war ended, the town celebrated and all the liquor was sold out, only to find out it was a false alarm (the war ended the next day, anyway). Residents celebrated with a parade, and they carried this fel- low around in a snake dance because he was in full uniform. He was involved with Boy Scouts for 70 years and is still active with the Scouts. He holds, or has held, practi- cally every “volunteer” job possible. Both he and his wife are active volunteers here at OTOW. They both do “Meals on Wheels” and were both involved with “Good Neighbors.” I’m sure you will know Carl and Betty Leiby. They have two sons, a daughter, six grandchildren and one great-grandson, and are expecting an- other great-grand. We thank them for all their vol- unteer work!

Learn more about our trips by attending meetings By Pat Zorland the summer months. We have planned a Roxie Maggio suggested an over- Our June 1 meeting was attend- few longer trips. Come and check us out. night trip to Atlanta. She will present ed by 30-plus members and guests. The trip to see the Mummies at the more information at the July meeting. For information on our meet- Mosi was changed from June 20 to Aug. By the time you read this article ings please call Shirley @726-4619 or 30. You can now purchase your tickets at we will have gone to the Dali Museum Roxie @474-5040. the Entertainment Desk in the East Ac- and the Chihuly Glass Works fol- Meetings are held on the first tivity Center on Monday mornings. lowed by a nice lunch. I will have more Friday of each month at the West Ac- Travel Club Audery Jones is still running the to say about this trip in next month’s tivity Center Sunrise Room at 2 p.m. trip to New Orleans from September edition of the newspaper. We have been in contact with ing on putting together a few day trips 19 to 24. Come to the July meeting and Happy traveling until I see you several tour companies and are work- and overnight trips to carry us through book this trip. again. ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS July 2012/ Page 23 Check out books in July so you will have reading material in August It’s July and that means it is time free to return those on the 31st and donations of any books you have read. to talk about our August shut down. check out some more. We want to be We always appreciate the donations so For those of you new to the On sure you have plenty of reading mate- many people make. We do need to ask Top of the World library, we close ev- rial for the month of August. again that you try to leave your do- ery August to give our volunteers a Just in case you feel you will nations when we are open. Unfortu- well deserved rest, to give us a chance be needing more books during the nately we do not have a secure place to go through the shelves and do a OPEN HOURS month, remember to browse our sale for people to leave donations and we little reorganizing before the fall when Tuesdays & Fridays shelves when you are checking out have found that books left on the desk our Snowbirds return. books. Our price on sale books is the when the library is closed tend to dis- This does not mean we forget Noon-2 p.m. same as always: 50 cents for hardbacks appear. all of you faithful readers who keep us and 25 cents for paperbacks. Many of you have asked for a busy year round. Library News If you are traveling this summer, book return box. We would like very For you we make it easy to have our sale books are a good buy - the much to provide one, but unfortunate- lots of reading material for the month out on the 27th will be due on Sept. 7. best you will find any place. You will ly, there is nothing we can do about of August. Those checked out on the 31st will be be surprised at our sale books. They getting one as long as the library is in First of all, you may check out due on Sept. 11. are in great shape - some even look as an open area. six books on each of the following This will give you 18 books for though they have not been read. So, please, when you have books three days: July 24, 27, 31. the month of August. If you happen You don’t have to worry about to donate, bring them to the library on Books checked out on the 24th to finish any books you checked out returning or losing sale books. Tuesday or Friday between noon and will be due on Sept. 4. Those checked on the 24th or the 27th, please feel And remember we always accept 2 p.m. and we will take care of them. Give Theater Workshop a try this winter season By Brad Day Theater Workshop is gathering material for our new show next March. We are getting commitments from many old and new members to appear in the show. Of course, we will be counting on the players from our last show to form the nucleus of the performers for the next production. We have looked at skits and ideas from the last 14 years, and may incor- Theater Workshop porate some of that into the show. We are also welcoming written proposals Brad Day at [email protected] from other folks, too. Theater Workshop has a long The more the merrier. and proud history of presenting qual- Don’t be shy. If you have never ity entertainment to our residents, been in a show, or want to see if you friends and family. We hope to con- can help us in any way, please contact tinue that tradition. Page 24 July 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS You can make a difference helping out students at a local school this fall It’s July and school will begin are using a cafeteria for the first time. art supplies, physical education equip- next month. The school will be giving us a list of ment, and items for technology labs. The Always Educators group things that can be done by volunteers Collect them from your friends and has adopted Skycrest Elementary and we hope to have enough OTOW neighbors. When you have 100 labels School this year and they are gearing neighbors to meet those needs. or box tops, bring them to our meeting up to help the school with the open- We are also collecting Box Tops or call Jane, her number is below, and ing days. for Education that can be found we will arrange for someone to pick We need lots of help, however, Always Educators on General Mills products, such as them up from you. in order to volunteer at the school. Cheerios, and also on Campbell Soup Come to our next meeting on You must fill out a volunteer form and cans. July 17 at 11 a.m. in the West Activity show a copy of your driver’s license. you would like. You may come to our If you are not able to cut them Center Rainbow Room and learn more This is a state requirement for anyone July meeting to receive a form or go out, we have a member who has vol- about the opportunities that you have who works with children. directly to the school to fill out a form. unteered to do this for you. Save the to make a difference in our commu- We recommend you get your The first days of school are very whole label if necessary. Each box top nity. paper work processed before school hectic for children. They need help is worth 10 cents and they can be used If you have any questions, call begins so you are ready to help when finding their classrooms or help as they by a school to purchase items such as Jane Lee at 266-4380. Club making preparations for upcoming elections By Rosemarie Totaro Newspapers have been report- ing on the Florida search for voters who are not legal. I was contacted by the Pinellas Board of Election about the form that was received verifying my status. After our conversation, I can only assume Democratic Club that the State of Florida was initiating the inquiry. Jessica Ehrlich and Nina Hayden The On Top of the World Dem- will meet for a primary fight to attempt ocratic Club will be making campaign to unseat the incumbent Congress- contributions this month to the can- man. There is a technical question didates who will be representing our on the filing of Nina Hayden’s docu- complex. ments. If she is disqualified, a primary Ben Farrell lives at OTOW and will not transpire for the Democratic is running for a State seat. Both Ja- Congressional seat. net Long and Charlie Justice are run- Charlie Justice was our speaker ning for the County Commission on a at the June meeting. His prior elect- county-wide basis. Jack Killingsworth, ed experience and plans for Pinellas candidate for clerk, is striving to County were enlightening. We are in change the Board of Election by pro- an unincorporated area. Therefore, it viding everyone who wants to vote an is the County Commission that makes opportunity. decisions. There is a need to schedule more Our next meeting will be on July open time at the polls. There will be 26 at 2 p.m. in the Starlite Room. As voter registration by the Democratic usual, there will be light refreshments, Party. If you are a new resident and and one of our candidates will give have not registered, please contact Hal us an update. Bumper stickers will be Leichhardt at 238-4980. available.

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Above, Kathy Ahrens sings a tune while boyfriend, Lenny, runs the karaoke equipment. At right, Dottie Michael takes over the micro- phone. (OTOW News photos by Mary Lou Wall) Karaoke is also a contribution to the community Who’s the Karaoke Kouple and how are they contributing to On Top of the World? Kathy Ahrens and Lenny met years ago singing karaoke. It started out as a friendship and grew to be a very strong love for one another. Both are northerners. He is from Wilkes-Barre, Pa., and she is originally Karaoke from Yonkers, N.Y., and the Catskill Mountains. drinks. Both decided to make On Top Many first-time singers are per- of the World their home, and not only forming now, as well as professional do they love living here, they decided and group singers! to give back to their community by We always start the evening with hosting karaoke, free of charge, on se- the “Top of the World” song, so even lect Sunday evenings. if you don’t want to perform in front Karaoke takes place in the East of an audience, you can still sing along Activity Center Starlite Room, Sun- with the opening tune. days, 6-9 p.m. Check out Channel 96 Karaoke Sunday is averaging and the monthly bulletin for the latest about 70 to 80 people a night. So in scheduled dates. please, come join the fun, make new Besides karaoke, there are al- friends, and remember it’s free of ways plenty of doughnuts, snacks and charge. Page 26 July 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS July 2012/ Page 27 Watch the fireworks with us! Not surprising, one of the Baby Boomers’ favorite places to visit is the beach By Katarina Tepesh Clearwater Beach is the place our Baby Boomers enjoy the most, be it during the glorious sunsets or earlier in the day swimming, sunning or tak- ing long walks. Thanks to Claudia and Dan Burnstein for entertaining our group with a delicious barbeque during the Memorial Day weekend. We enjoyed the annual Parrot Head Street Music Festival in Palm Harbor. As for new movies, we especially Tampa Bay area. enjoyed a comedy, “The Best Exotic Our Baby Boomers group is an Marigold Hotel,” where a bunch of informal, all-volunteers group. All of British retirees move – sight unseen us participate with ideas and follow – to an offbeat residential hotel in through on organizing events. In addi- crowded and colorful Jaipur, India. tion to meetings, we communicate via Our group also favors dancing, email, Facebook and Channel 96. Sitting from left are Katarina Tepesh, Dulce Boyce and Bob Char- karaoke and kayaking. We have two monthly meetings: pentier.Standing are Bill Higgins, Lorraine Newton-John and Cheryl The purpose of our Baby first Wednesday and third Thursday Reese. Boomers group is for us On Top of in each month. Therefore we are the World owners to meet and social- meeting on July 4 to see the fireworks a Happy Hour at the Varsity Club or email to Katarina at katarina2379@ ize by attending cultural events and and July 19 at 6 p.m. in East Activ- Cody’s. gmail.com do group sports activities within the ity Center Veranda room, followed by For more information, send an Happy Independence Day! Page 28 July 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS OTOW veteran honored in Washington for service in Marines nearly 70 years ago By Thomas Brennan Hi, neighbors. How in the world R U? This month I would like to thank all the heroes who stood up in the line of fire to protect our nation during World War II. One such veteran is none other than John Velchoff, who came to On Top of the World with his wife Flor- ence in 1993. I asked John how they met, and he replied, “My high school was having a Saturday night dance which I didn’t have a date for, so a friend of mine set me up with a blind date, Flo Akers, who later became my wife.” This all happened on the Missis- sippi River, in the town of Vicksburg, Miss. In 1943, during the second World War, John graduated from high school at age 17. He and a group of graduates went to enlist in the U.S. Marines. John was 5-feet, 6-inches tall and to his dis- may the minimum height requirement to be a Marine was 5-feet, 8-inches tall. John spoke to the officer in charge and was told that if he passed the physical and made it through “boot camp” he would be a Marine. John told the officer, “I’m only 66 inches tall,” but the officer an- swered, “If the Marines say you’re 68 inches tall, you’re 68 inches tall.” John survived 12 weeks of train- ing at Camp Lejeune, Paris Island, S.C. He became a member of the Marines Marching Band in September 1943. He had played a snare drum at high school dances and in parades with the Sons of the American Legion, so he was right at home with the Marine Marching Band. In 1944, after a 10-day furlough, he was shipped overseas. The Marines’ presence in the Pa- cific theater consisted of the 4th Ma- John Velchoff shows off his drum set. He was a member of the Marines Marching Band in 1943. rine Battalion, six Marine divisions, and (OTOW News photo by Mary Lou Wall) two related units and moved from one division to another. battleships shelled the islands for days, in Lakeland. chant, and that inspired him to go into John drove an amphibious ve- getting them ready for an invasion. In When John was a civilian again, the retail oyster business. hicle, loaded with troops, off a large between these bloody battles, John got he went to work at a chemical plant John and Flo opened their first landing barge to the beaches of Saipan, “R and R” at the Marines home base in his hometown. The plant operated oyster bar in a 24-unit motel. It went Tinian, Okinawa, and Iwo Jima. He on Maui Island, Hawaii. 24/7 with three eight-hour shifts. John so well that they opened a second one was seated in a small cockpit closed in Flo married her Marine on April worked on each of these shifts. in the middle of town, next to a pool on both sides, and he could only see 18, 1948, and John was discharged on John also discovered he had hall. After 10 years of working at the straight ahead. March 31, 1951. They have one son, enough time for another venture. His chemical plant and operating three oys- John recalls the troops waiting as who is also named John, and he lives father was a wholesale oyster mer- ter bars, John decided to leave the plant ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS July 2012/ Page 29 OTOW veteran honored in Washington for service in Marines nearly 70 years ago and devote his time to the oyster bars. Flo did all the hiring and manag- ing of the personnel. They continued this venture happily for 30 years. An interesting fact: Their third oyster bar is alongside the building where the very first Coca-Cola was bottled, in 1894. Recently, John was invited to take part in “Honor Flight,” bringing WWII veterans from west central Florida to Washington, D.C. for recognition. His day started at 4 a.m. at Tam- pa International Airport. He received breakfast at the Marriott Hotel before boarding an American Airlines charter flight to Washington’s Ronald Reagan Airport. Along with fellow veterans, John was honored at the Iwo Jima Memorial, where they gathered for a group photo. His tour also included the changing of the guard at the tomb of the “Un- known Soldier” at Arlington National Cemetery and a stop at the WWII Me- morial, which John says is the jewel in the crown of all memorials. John was impressed that every- where they went, they were met by large crowds of complete strangers showing their admiration and sincere gratitude for their service in the war. He said the shouting, waving of flags, and the tears made his head spin. At the request of the Honorable Congressman C. W. “Bill” Young, an American Flag, which flew over the White House (on Oct. 29, 2011), was presented to John, in grateful apprecia- John Velchoff and other veterans were honored recently in Washington D.C. and had this group photo taken tion for his service to our nation during in front of the Iwo Jima Memorial. Below, at left, John holds a certificate which proves he was presented a WWII. flag that originally flew over the White House in 2011. Below, at right, is John’s welcoming committee that Today, John can be found any greeted him at the Washington D.C. airport. Monday, Wednesday and Friday morn- ing at the West Activity Center gym, where he leads the men’s exercise class from 10-10:45 a.m. He plays golf three times a week, weather permitting, and he goes dancing three nights a week at the American Legion Hall. John says he enjoys three-day trips to Biloxi, Miss., to see how his money is doing. He keeps young by keeping busy. His final comment during this in- terview was, “Now you know why they call me Mississippi John.” A salute to you, John, for giving your love, courage and strength while protecting our country’s freedom. Page 30 July 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS Donation from Good Neighbors Association helps purchase a second ‘bowling alley’ for activity center

Wii Bowling

By Terry Mikulski Wii bowling has been growing since the first Sunday we started, and thanks to the Good Neighbors Asso- ciation, we now have two TV sets. We were using one 32-inch TV, which allowed four people to bowl one game at a time, but now we can accomodate eight bowlers at a time. With 12 to 14 people now par- ticipating in Wii Bowling, we were only able to bowl one game in our time slot. With the extra TV, we can now bowl more games. Thank you Good Neighbors! If you want to try Wii Bowl- ing, we play 2 p.m. in the East Activity Ann Reed gets ready to roll her ball down the alley during an afternoon of Wii Bowling in the East Ac- Center Large Card Room. tivity Center. (OTOW News photo by Mary Lou Wall) ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS July 2012/ Page 31 So simple to live a man’s life Men are just happier people – You know stuff about tanks. You can open all your own jars. What can you expect from such simple A five-day vacation requires only You only have to shave your face creatures? one suitcase. and neck. Your last name stays put. Marge You get extra credit for the One wallet and one pair of shoes The garage is all yours. slightest acts of thoughtfulness. – one color for all seasons. Wedding plans take care of If someone forgets to invite you, You can wear shorts no matter themselves. Mayer he can still be your friend. how your legs look. You can be President. Your underwear is $8.95 for a You can “do” your nails with a You can never be pregnant. three-pack. pocket knife. You can wear a white tee shirt to Marge’s Humor Three pairs of shoes are more You are unable to see wrinkles in a water park. than enough. your clothes. You can wear no shirt to a water park. Everything on your face stays its You can do Christmas shopping for Car mechanics tell you the truth. One mood all the time. original color. 25 relatives on Dec. 24 in 25 minutes. New shoes don’t cut, blister or Phone conversations are over in The same hairstyle lasts for You can play with toys all your mangle your feet. 30 seconds flat. years, even decades. life. Keeping your dog healthy can help you stay healthy Being a pet owner has many rewards. The It’s always a good idea to check with your dog’s bowls frequently; providing your pet with cool wa- companionship of our animals provides us with vet before starting an exercise program. It won’t take ter will help to keep its body temperature closer to countless hours of love and entertainment. Your very long before your faithful pet’s health and be- normal. pets depend on you for the exercise and interaction havior starts to improve. Please use caution when Our hope is that you’ll find your own health with other dogs that adds to their mental and physi- exercising your dog in the sun, especially if your dog and well being improved as you and your dogs get cal well being. is new to this. Be sure to change out the dog’s water out and meet your neighbors. Page 32 July 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS

Buy your tickets from one of the Entertainment Committee reps above. From left to right are Barbara Sloop, Rich Hayes, Jim Smyth, Arlene Kilpatrick and Brad Day. (OTOW News photos by Mary Lou Wall) Bring your friends to our casual dance party on July 14 Our summer dances are casual, but put your shorts and sneakers in the closet. On Saturday, July 14, the Enter- tainment Committee will be hosting a dance party at 8 p.m. Bring your best after-5 p.m. Rich dancing shoes, plus your best after-5 p.m. casual wear and join us. Hayes We’ll be featuring the music of Ray Curtiss. We’ll provide the coffee Chairman and ice, and you bring your friends for an evening of fun, dancing, and good ly Trolley. He’ll be there in the East music. Activity Center on Mondays between Our July 15 Sunday-In-the-Park 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. will feature a movie. Remember, our We are also pleased to announce Sunday events are free to residents that our new chair-elect is Audrey Chair-Elect Audrey Jones makes an announcement during a recent and start at 2 p.m. The movie has not Jones. She originally hails from New meeting. yet been selected, so let us know what York, but has lived in Florida for more you’d like to see. than 40 years, as well as in Hawaii, On Thursday, Aug. 30, we will Park, we are looking for volunteers for On Top of the World baseball Germany, Turkey and England. leave at 9 a.m. from the East Activity the 2013 Board. Don’t be shy about fans asked for another trip to The She has traveled to more than 55 Center. Audrey has it all planned, in- stopping by to say “hi” and find out Trop so we’re set to go to see the countries. Many of you know her as cluding the reservation cutoff date of how you can volunteer. Names of the Rays vs. Kansas City, on Wednesday, the woman who has run some great Aug. 15. Audrey said transportation, Nominating Committee members are August 22 at 11 a.m. It’s the third an- trips for the Entertainment Commit- mummies, box lunch, I-Max movie, posted, and with your vote approving nual Senior Prom Day and will cost tee. True to form, the first thing she and fun, are all included for only $47. I our new by-laws, we have added two only $39. It’ll be even more fun than asked was if she could run a trip to see had to say yes, and hope you will, too.. new positions to the Board. the first two, so stop by and see Brad the Mummies of the World at MOSI. Since the new by-laws were We look forward to seeing you Day to reserve your place on the Jol- Of course you can! passed at our last Sunday-In-The- at our summer events. ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS July 2012/ Page 33 Page 34 July 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS

At left, Pat Dalziel cutting her birthday cake. Above, 2011-2012 President Linda Rice serving the new 2012-2013 President Dottie Meissner.

18-hole Ladies League

President’s last duty was a piece of cake

By Pat Eastman week, and is in Flight A -- not bad for man. Low Net: Kim Norried. Flight man. Low Net Terry Kuplen. Flight The Ladies 18-Hole Golf Asso- 82 going on 83. Also Pat frequently B: Low Gross: Sherry Ivey. Low Net: B: Low Gross: Diane Moxley, Eileen ciation held its final tournament of the shoots her age or lower. Katie Quelch. Flight C: Low Gross: McKowan, Dee Wisslead. Low Net: season on May 29. Happy Belated Mother’s Day Terri Mikszenas. Flight D: Low Gross: Kay Satterlee. Flight C: Low Gross: Golfers started play under Eileen McKowan. On Mother’s Day, Cindy Schell. Low Net: Ellen Fier. Betty McKay. Low Net: Terri Miksze- threatening skies from tropical storm Eileen had a hole-in-one on the ninth nas. Flight D: Low Gross: Sue Morse. Beryl. Luckily, the storm blew over hole using an 11 wood, witnessed by May 22 Low Net: Fusayo Kado. and the tournament was completed. Sue Morse and Pat Cassidy. This was Flight A: Low Gross: Pat East- After the tournament, pizza and Eileen’s second hole-in-one. man. Low Net: Terry Kuplen. Flight salad were served by President Linda May 8 B: Low Gross: Sherry Ivey. Low Net: Flight A: Low Gross: Pat East- Rice who completed her last official Three players were very hot in Katie Quelch. Flight C: Low Gross: duty. Thanks, Linda for a great year May. Terri Mikszenas and Pat Eastman man Low Net: Dale McMinn Flight B: Terri Mikszenas. Low Net: Boots Stan- performing all your duties in your usu- won first place all four weeks. Katie Low Gross: Katie Quelch Low Net: ton. Flight D: Low Gross: Sue Morse. al pleasant manner. Quelch won three out of four. Linda Rice Flight C: Low Gross: Terri After lunch, dessert was a birth- Low Net: Ellen Fier. Mikszenas Low Net: Maria Im Flight day cake for Pat Dalziel. The league Results D: Low Gross: Cindy Schell Low Net: helped her celebrate her 82nd birth- May 29 May 15 Sheila Meneilly day. Pat plays 18 holes, three times a Flight A: Low Gross: Pat East- Flight A: Low Gross: Pat East-

Your community TV station is now on your digital converter - channel 720. ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS July 2012/ Page 35

Florida heat doesn’t stop aces from appearing on the course

By Pete Milner I was reading a great book last and your golf cart. This means push- Two more of our members have Men’s Golf month entitled Fathers, Sons and carts, too. Please don’t walk across the scored a hole-in-one recently. Golf - lessons in honor and integrity. tee boxes with your pushcarts. Congratulations to Dick Smed- more rain. Our numbers are dwindling It was a good read. It’s about a father Also remember to keep hydrat- ley for his hole-in-one on the 130-yard down for the summer. We have start- who was trying to teach his sons about ed when you play golf. Take a bottle ninth hole. He aced it with his hybrid ed our 8 a.m. shotgun starts with the integrity and decided he would teach of water with you on those hot days. 3-iron. Ron Parham was the lucky wit- hopes of finishing before the heat of them how to play golf. He knew that Keep your head down and remember ness. the day sets in. if they learned the proper way to play to check our scoreboard for upcom- Mike Crittendon shot a hole-in- In April we had our three-clubs- golf that the underlying lessons they ing events. Please know what hole you one on the 255-yard 10th hole using and-a-putter tournament, and some learned about integrity would last are starting on when you come to the his driver. Besides two birds on one of great scores with those limited clubs them through their entire lives. window to check in. the tall corner trees, Duane Hinrichs were recorded. For some of us, those How true! Please pay attention to the new and Allen Pier were the fortunate wit- three clubs are the ones we use most Our golf course is starting to re- signage on the windows so you are nesses. of the time anyways. ally play well. The greens are softening signing in at the correct line. We have Two good golfers, two incred- Our June tournament on the up and holding high approach shots, adopted a new check-in/sign-in proce- ible shots. Reminds me about the story 20th was regular tournament play with and the tee boxes are coming around dure. of why the chicken crossed the road food and beverages after. Vice Presi- too. On July 18, our tournament … to prove to the turtle that it could dent Jay Schwallie has been serving us Drew and his crew continue to will be regular play again. Please ob- be done. some tasty refreshments following our work hard to keep our course in tip- serve the new prize award procedures Most of our northern members tournaments, and George Shenkel has top shape. Please remember to keep on our scoreboard for all regular golf have departed to cooler climates and been right on the stick helping out. plenty of room between the greens league days.

Give to a neighbor. Give to Service Desk. Summer does not stop Store somewhere safe. Thursday league from playing The Thursday Golf League con- tinues to play unofficially during the Thursday Golf summer months. Weekly prizes are still awarded. MacPherson, Paul Meyers was second For any On Top of the World resi- and Dennis Smith took third place. dents interested in giving the league a Don Baker won two skins. Gary Bron- try, now is a good time because mem- son, John Maloof and Paul Meyers bership is not required. each had one skin. The course remains in great Week 27 was a rainout, so on shape and our greens are excellent to Week 28 where Don Baker was the thanks to Drew and his staff. champion, Kim Norried placed sec- One thing you will notice is the ond and Gary Bronson came in third. summer rough. Venture into it and the Kim, Gary and Don all won two skins golf course plays a few strokes more and Bruce MacPherson captured one. difficult. Play begins each Thursday at Our week 24 winners were Ron 11 a.m. Players are asked to arrive by Parham, first place, Paul Meyers- sec 10:45. ond place and Kim Norried third. Ron The league plays by USGA rules. had the hot putter and won four skins. Men play from the extended blues and Don Baker, Kim Norried and Dave both men and women play to a par of Combs each had one skin. 67. Week 25 saw Paul Meyers take The Thursday League is open to first place. Pete Cosgrove came in sec- all OTOW residents, male and female. ond and John Maloof was third. Don New members are always welcome. Baker, Gary Bronson, John Maloof Anyone interested in joining can con- and Pete Cosgrove each had one skin. tact: Paul at 727-474-2344 or email The Week 26 winner was Bruce [email protected] Page 36 July 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS Debby left a reminder Tropical Storm Debby blew through Pinellas County on June 24 and left behind moderate damage to On Top of the World. A lawn bowling awning was damaged by a tree, an elevator shaft and storage room were flooded, tree limbs were down, and at least one tree had fallen. Residents reported some areas were flooded at the height of the storm and some streets were not driveable, but Parkway crews had most of the mess cleaned up by Monday morning. Debby left behind downed sticks, limbs and other debris as a reminder we are in storm season and residents need to be pre- papred. As of press time, there was a chance Debby was going to return for a second visit.

Attention OTOW Men As part of your independence, you are allowed to line dance By Julie Narancich “Snowbirds” and have been perma- Alex and Julie have been loyal line The Fourth of July, or Indepen- nent residents at the Royal Chateau dancers since May of 2012. Alex re- dence Day, brings American people Building for three years. tired as a steelworker in Ohio. together in a way that not many other Bob has been line dancing for Thank you, gentlemen, for your holidays can. two years now and enthusiastically skills and your love of line dancing. As we prepare for the biggest volunteers as a demonstrator on We welcome all of you to join birthday celebration in the United Tuesdays and Saturdays. Bob worked us every Tuesday at 1 p.m. and Satur- States, we also want to celebrate the Line Dancing for the State of New York and also day at 8:30 a.m. for two hours of fun men who are a part of our line danc- taught English as a second language and fitness in the East Activity Center ing group. to adults. Bob was drafted into the auditorium. The beginner lessons the Frank Lee and his wife, Dorothy, Frank proudly states he and Army and served during the Korean first half hour are very helpful. Please are owners of a unit in the Melbourne Dorothy have taken 70 cruises in 25 War. join us and bring your friends. Line building. Frank and Dorothy moved years. Frank retired from General Mo- Alex G. Miller and his wife, Julie, dancing is great for men and women to On Top of the World in April of tors and also served in the Air Corp in came to On Top of the World in Oc- of all ages. 1982 from Michigan. They immedi- World War II. tober of 2011 and reside in the Mod- For any questions regarding Line ately started line dancing in 1982 and Bob Mayer and his wife, Bethyl, ernage Building. Dancing, please contact Mary Becker came to OTOW as established ball- came to On Top of the World from Alex and Julie’s dog, Belle, made at 253-4874 or Julie Narancich at 574- room dancers. Albany, N.Y. They spent 10 years as the trip with them from Warren, Ohio. 323-4100. Hope to see you soon! ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS July 2012/ Page 37 We’re going to Biloxi on Aug. 26 - sign up now cause our last trip sold out By Lillian Ginn In June we visited Ed Fletcher’s ing on Monday, Sept. 11, at 11 a.m. Even though most members Dinner Theater to see “Nobody’s Our Oct. 26 trip is to Ed Fletcher’s of the Snowbirds Club fled north to Perfect,” and, as usual, we had an ex- Dinner Theater. If you want front escape our Florida summer, many of cellent meal and great show. row seats, be sure to book early. us stayed put to sweat it out and have A day-cruise on July 3 aboard Sales hours in July are Monday, some fun! the Yacht Starship is already sold out. July 2; Thursday, July 5; Monday, July Our trip to Biloxi was really Aug. 26 is the date of our next 9 and Thursday, July 12, from 8:30- a fun time. We had a full bus, so Snowbirds Club Biloxi trip. Don’t wait too long to 10 a.m. we didn’t have to stop and pick up book this adventure. Remember, our For any further information, other passengers, which saved us The trip was a really good time May trip was sold out. you may call Sandy Sanborn at 216- time. had by all. We are planning our first meet- 7922. Greyhounds bring smiles Morning walk and leave behind smiles By Bill Sharpsteen As the summer continues, so do greyhound visits to local assisted living facilities. You should see how excited the greyhounds get when the second Mon- day and fourth Friday of each month Greyhound Club rolls around! For almost four years, club up at Second Avenue and Main Street members have been making these road to show off the greyhounds for adop- trips. tion. We also continue to visit several During past trips, greyhounds ALFs in the county each month to Sparky and Sassie Young, and Beau- bring cheer to their residents with our ty Hanley all loved their times at the “Gentle Giants!” ALFs! Call Bill today at 727-797-7977 Why? today to help foster or babysit a grey- Because they knew they were go- hound for a day to a week, or adopt ing to get a ride in my van, attention a greyhound, donate or volunteer with from residents, and welcomed treats this group. You will be richly reward- for good behavior. ed for your time spent. These gentle Always remember every third giants will leave paw prints on your Friday we are in Safety Harbor. We set heart! June Photo Search Answers 1. Screen door switched 2. American flag added 3. Color of car changed 4. Tee marker moved 5. Direction of hole flag 6. Building color to red 7. Shorts to long pants 8. Bird added 9. Red jeep missing Henry LeMieux takes his dogs Zeva and Bandit for their morning 10. Two porch chairs exercise. (OTOW News photo by Mary Lou Wall) Page 38 July 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS

Starting in November, this page will only contain notices from services offered free to residents. BULLETIN BOARD

If you have a digital TV converter, check out channel 720! Bonesavers Do you want to save your bones? Come join our class which meets 8-9 a.m., Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in the East Ac- tivity Center lower level, opposite the library. We use hand weights and ankle weights in exercises that were developed by Tufts Univer- sity in an effort to prevent further bone loss. We never do floor exercises. There is no charge for this class. For further information, call Libby at 727- Tai Chi 669-1486. According to experts, Tai Chi and Chi Kung are the best exercises overall to add years to your life and life to your years. The catch is, to get results it requires com- mitment and practice. Therefore, it is not for ev- eryone. But if you are willing to make the commit- ment and do the practice, the rest of your life can Yoga be your best years. Oh, another thing, it is not as Yoga with Ann meets 11 a.m. to noon on easy as it looks. Tuesdays and Thursdays in the East Activity The deep breathing and beautiful move- Center. ments are the best exercise to quiet and calm your Wear something comfortable. Bring a body, mind and emotions. mat. Cost is $5. Come and give us a try on Monday, Yoga makes life simple and free from Wednesday and Saturday at 1:30 for beginners in worry through meditation, relaxation and cor- the EAC exercise room near the library. Questions, rect breathing. call Ruth at 727-726-0336 or cell 727-709-0841. For more information call 724-3864.

8 a.m. exercise class continues through summer Ladies, come join us at 8 a.m. all summer in the East Activity Center lower gym. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday mornings our workouts include stretching, improving flexibility, strengthening the body’s core, a cardio workout, and building balance and coordination. Bring a towel or mat because we do floor exercises to tone and tighten our abs, as well as working all major muscle groups. Also bring your hand weights to our strength training/weight lifting classes on Wednesday and Friday mornings while we work on improving muscle tone. As always, our classes are free. If you have any questions, please contact Barb Sundberg at 847-946-4214, or Julie Narancich at 574-323-4100. ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS July 2012/ Page 39

My name is Beethoven and I’m a 10-year-old Shitzu. I was living at the SPCA and was 1 year old when a woman walked in and said, “I want that one.” Now I live at Austri- an Alpine with my parents, George and Norita Evans. I am very happy to be here. As you can see in my picture, I like to read the Bible. I really like camping, smelling fresh grass and meeting new ani- mals and people. My mommy takes me for long walks in the morning, and sometimes when we walk by the ten- nis courts players throw me a tennis ball. I would really like to be a Pet of the Month and get my picture in the news- Beethoven paper. Each month OTOW News, Walgreens and Pet Supplies Plus are going to feature a “Pet of the Month.” Any pets living at OTOW are eligible to enter. One pet will be featured each month. To enter your pet in the contest you must have one perfectly clear, large color photo of your pet, along with background information (maximum 200 words). Only one pet per household can win each year. The winner will receive (1) 8x10, (2) 5x7 and (4) 4x6 photos from Walgreens on the corner of Belcher and Sunset Point roads, and one $10 gift certificate from Pet Supplies Plus in the Bayside Bridge Plaza on McMullin Booth Road. If you are the winner this month, just bring this newspaper and an original pet photo to Walgreens to receive your prize, and stop into the newsroom to claim your Pet Supplies Plus gift certificate. To enter, email your pet’s best photo and information to: [email protected]. Include your name, your pet’s name and the building you reside in. Good luck! Page 40 July 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS July 2012 / Page 41

China/Singapore trip was an enlightening experience, even for these seasoned travelers What would you do? A year ago, you had booked a cruise to China and Singapore for this year, and then you got an e-mail from the cruise company saying they were overbooked and would you be willing to change your plans. Some people would have said “no,” but experienced world travelers Katie and George Zeller said “Yes!” They were offered a 24-day cruise or cruise/land tour in a mini-suite to anywhere Princess Cruise Lines goes, plus the cash equivalent for the cruise portion of the land tour, and $600 towards rescheduling air reservations. George says he thought about 30 seconds, and “with the speed of light” said “Fine.” Their new trip: Six days in Singapore and 26 days in China. After a 27-hour flight from Newark, George and Katie landed in Singapore. They spent six days there before heading to China for 26 days. The Zellers say they came in contact with numerous every- Common form of water transportation seen here in the Old Street district of Shanghai. (Photos by George and Katie Zeller) day hard-working Chinese people and found them to be like all Katie and George Zeller are in the nice people they have met in complete agreement that they enjoyed so many countries. their time in Singapore and China. “Just smile, and the language “We’re totally aware of the masses barrier begins to melt away,” of individuals struggling to gain the says George. personal freedoms that we enjoy and Experiencing the daily masses in take for granted in the United States. the subways and airports of Shanghai, “It was a wonderful trip, ever so Beijing and Chongqing produced enlightening, and once again we are an awareness of the enormous totally aware of how wonderful it is population in China, with 30 million, 20 million, and 32 million respectively in to be a citizen and live in the United those cities. States of America.” The Zellers saw first-hand that steamed dumplings in Shanghai, and housing in China is primarily in Peking duck in Beijing. thousands of high-rise condominiums, Katie and George say they always not individual homes as in the will remember the people and the street United States. foods of “Old Street” in Shanghai. Daily they were encountering During their visit they gained first-hand a total difference in culture — knowledge of the history and customs a culture dating back 5,000 years — as of China, with a new perspective George Zeller stands in front of the they enjoyed tasting new foods like and respect for the hard-working 12-story Shibaozhai Pagoda, on the Dim Sum in Singapore, noodles and daily life of the Chinese people. Clarke Quay, Singapore banks of the Yangtze River. Page 42 / July 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS July 2012 / Page 43 This 99-year-old featured resident is still ‘young at heart’ What a wonderful experience I show business. As our friendship grew, had meeting a special mom of two of I learned more about this funny, nice On Top of the Worlds’ residents. Her person. At one of our last meetings, she name is Concetta Aiello (aka Babe), told me she had auditioned for Eddie who is 99 years young. Cantor and got the part. She would She is the most delightful woman, be leaving for Hollywood. I was very who has a sharp mind and sees life very excited for her and wished her well. I positively. Babe was raised in the Bronx, have a letter from her she sent to me N.Y. She was married 74 years ago to many years ago.” Joseph (aka Joe), an upholsterer. As it turns out, this interesting, Babe has three daughters, two funny woman was Lucille Ball, and her grandsons and two great-grandsons. great success is history. They are all a delight in her life. Babe’s secret to her longevity is During her 40’s she went to work as city every Thursday night. One night “living one day at a time.” She loves a data entry clerk at the Cambridge she told me about a new young model, plays, operas, beaches, bingo and casino. University Press. Lucille who was hired. She said she was When I asked where she would like to One of her earlier memories very nice and they could have lots of celebrate her 100th birthday, she said, was when President Coolidge was fun together, would I like to meet her. “I would love to go to Las Vegas!” running for office. She recalls sitting I of course said yes! While visiting here in May at on the stoop of her home as the black “Then one day my cousin asked OTOW, a group of us from our Concetta “Babe” Aiello, 99, shares cars and red flares passed by during me to go to Macy’s for lunch instead building took her to play bingo, which memories with building reporter. his celebration of election. It was a to meet the person she discussed with she thoroughly enjoyed. No winnings, very exciting event. me. We all began going to lunch on but a good time was had by all. She I also would love to see Babe’s picture An interesting story she told me Thursdays. Then one day this young loves being around people and enjoying on the Smucker’s jelly jar and hear happened during the 1930’s. As Babe woman asked me to go out to dinner. good times and good food. Willard Scott introduce her as one of explained, “I would meet my cousin, “During our discussions, she told I hope to see this “young-at-heart” the centenarians of 2012. What a gift who was a fitter at a dress house in the me about her dreams to hit it big in 99- year-old again before she turns 100. that would be! A hurricane tip you may not know about CONDOMINIUM Now that hurricane season is spent a week attending classes and OWNERS WHO here, I thought it was worth telling you studying the U.S. Constitution. about an e-mail that I got from a friend Marilyn told me that Hillsdale RENT THEIR UNITS in Massachusetts. recently opened the Kirby Center She said that when her electricity is on Capitol Hill in Wash. D.C., where OWNERS who rent direct off during a hurricane or thunderstorm, Congress members can learn about the must request necessary forms for she brings her solar lights inside at Constitution and citizenship. She said the attendance at the securing Activity Cards for their night. She sticks them in a jar or bottle and said they gave off plenty of “free Kirby Center has grown. Because renters by submitting a written light.” She puts one in each room, puts the Center, like the college, operates request giving Building Number, them back outside in the daytime and independently of government funding, Apartment Number, the address brings them in at night as long as the it is not in Washington to seek taxpayer dollars. Rather, the Kirby Center of the Apartment and enclosing current is off. They are safe to use and cheaper than batteries. exists to advance the principles and a legal-sized self-addressed, safe indoor lighting but, thanks to my ideas that have made America free She sticks the solar light pipes friend, I can pass this on. stamped return envelope to: into plastic drink bottle containers. and prosperous. Lil and Herb Cervinka have Occasionally Hillsdale has on-line Depending on the size of the solar light On Top of the World returned from a visit to Wisconsin and classes. Check it out. We may be senior pipes they will fit into the small (20-oz.) they have lots of news. They attended a citizens but we can always learn. I Activity Card Dept. water bottles. They also fit into most of wedding in Chicago of their daughter- personally think this is great. 2069 World Parkway Blvd. East the larger liter-size bottles. in-law’s nephew, Mike. Their grandson, In a few days we will all celebrate Clearwater, FL 33763 She said if you need a weight in David, is back from Afghanistan and the 4th of July. That is the day that the plastic bottle to keep them from stood up for Mike. This application can makes the U.S. different from almost tipping over, you can put a few of the Mike and David grew up together. all other countries. ONLY be sent to OWNERS of pretty, colorful “flat marbles” (you find Lil and Herb now have two great- If you want to see a great fireworks apartments here at On Top of the them in aquariums, vases, etc.) into the grandchildren, Ava and Silas. Their display, come to the cul-de-sac by the bottle. You can also use sand, aquarium grandson, Richard, is an actor in World and the OWNER shall lake at the end of Philippine Drive. gravel, etc. whatever you have available Hollywood and just got engaged. I don’t know who it is, but some process applications for Rental to weigh the bottle down. I teased Lil and told her that the organization in Dunedin sponsors this Activity Cards. The next day, you just take your Cervinka’s next big trip will probably fantastic display every year. Applications are NOT solar lights back outside where they will be to Hollywood! instantly recharge and be ready for you Marilyn and Ley Browder have available at any On Top of the World to use again any time you need them. had a busy May and June. In May they office or the Palm Acre Real Estate As to residents on the second attended Ley’s 55th class reunion at office. They MUST be obtained and third floors, when we are told that Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pa., a hurricane or storm is on the way, you and also visited relatives. BY MAIL and MUST be requested can put the solar lights on a window sill They also celebrated Ley’s birthday BY THE OWNER. or any place where the sun comes into at the Cloister at Sea Island, Ga. Marilyn your condo so that that they can charge. and Ley have just returned from Hillsdale I never thought of using solar lights for College in Hillsdale, Mich., where they Page 44 / July 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS Right time for this ‘lass’ to become a citizen Back in Janesville, Wis., there were parties – surprise parties – flowers, cards, cake and lots of celebrations from friends and family when Sandra Heimel became a U.S. citizen early this year. “What’s the big deal?” thought Sandra. “After all, I’ve lived in the U.S. practically all my life, and now it’s just a formality that I gain my citizenship. “I started the process a couple of times, but got frustrated with the test’s possible questions such as ‘how many Meet some of stripes are on the flag?’ or ‘what do they represent?’ from Kilmarnock, a large burgh in East the new folks “I only knew life in the USA, got Ayrshire, Scotland. Sandy Heimel, wearing Scottish plaid, enjoys my education here, grew up here – so The family settled in Janesville, Say hello and welcome to your the celebration as she becomes a United why am I taking the same test as people Wis., near Sandra’s mother’s two sisters, States citizen. new building neighbors! who had just entered the USA? It just Nan Truesdale and Etta Clark. In fact, Judy Sherman is a retired nurse didn’t seem reasonable.” Aunt Nan and her husband, Uncle welcome to the Englander – may you who lives on the World Parkway side But, this time was different. Sandra Gibbi, sponsored their trip from have many wonderful years here while of our building. said, “It just seemed like the right time. Scotland to the U.S. making rich memories! Many years ago, Judy was The passport was running out, the When Sandy’s mother passed away Why not let me know what you with her in-laws, who lived in alien card was about to expire and the at the age of 59, her two aunts adopted are doing this summer so we can Pasco County, when they all came country was about to enter into another Sandy as their own. Sandy visited her fill up the August and September to visit with friends at On Top presidential election.” aunts many times throughout the years news columns? of the World. A new owner at the Englander, but at their seasonal home here at OTOW, I’m reading a book about anti- She recently decided to relocate not a stranger to On Top of the World, and is now the proud owner of their gravity and I just can’t put it down…. to OTOW with her dog, Dean, Sandy was just 8 months old when her condo at the Englander. Hope you all stay cool during as she remembered how much parents brought her to the United States Congratulations, Sandy, and the summer months! she liked the complex. She has a daughter who lives in Illinois; her son lives in California. The following ladies live on the Ecuadorian side of our building: New Entertainment Committee chair-elect Lois Rockwell likes to sew, but her passion is quilting. Her son works is also a brand new great-grandmother for Homeland Security and lives in Early one Sunday morning, there at Cody’s annual Anniversary Party California. Her granddaughter is a was a knock on my door and when I star athlete and in a few weeks will (we all know a good deal). We also had opened it, there was great-grandma be in Orlando playing in a volleyball a wonderful turnout for the building tournament. Lois’s daughter lives in Audrey Jones with her eight-week- luncheon at Red Lobster. See you again St. Petersburg. Lois was familiar with old great-granddaughter Isobel in the next month. OTOW, as her sister is a resident. baby carriage. It was exciting to see We saw Dave Mathewson at Betty Kemink volunteers at the such a beautiful baby and her proud the Budget Meeting, which was very thrift shop of St. John’s Episcopal great-grandma who was babysitting. interesting. Audrey Decker and I stayed Church. She has five children. The parents had gone to a wedding, till the end – two hours and ten minutes. One son lives in Dunedin and her and Audrey was in charge. Come again, Happy Birthday, Dave! daughter lives in Clearwater. The Audrey. What a way to start the day! They (the maintenance department) rest of her children live in California, Incidentally, Audrey has removed our fan in the laundry room Minnesota and Louisiana. just become the chair-elect for the and installed two new lights. We’ll have Years ago Betty owned a basket Entertainment Committee. It’s a huge visited Kensington Palace, where Diana to vote on buying a new fan. shop. She not only sold baskets, but job with many responsibilities, and lived, and watched the Changing of the Many thanks to the Capistrano the supplies for making them. She we wish Audrey good luck in this Guards. We then went on a bus tour Building for hosting the Memorial Day recently started a new hobby, which new position. of England, Scotland and Wales. The get-together. We need more residents to is quilting. Betty and Lois need Did you watch Queen Elizabeth’s heather (purplish, pink flowers) was in join us next year. to meet and discuss their quilting Diamond Jubilee and the marvelous bloom everywhere. abilities! Betty’s constant companion See you in July for our Sunday- extravaganza and colorful pageantry? We do miss our Snowbirds, but is her cat, Artemis. in-the-Park movie. Bring dollars for Happy Fourth of July! The Brits really put on a good show. several of us have been frequenting the 50/50. “Till We Meet Again” My sister-in-law is English, and several the local restaurants, including Villa Fly the Flag on Independence Day years ago I went back with her to Maria, Johnny’s, Acropol, Checkers, and enjoy the rest of the summer. England to visit her relatives. We and of course, meeting about half of Happy Fourth of July! enjoyed a tour of Buckingham Palace, our On Top of the World residents

ID/ACTIVITY CARD RENEWAL HOURS Recreation/OTOW ID cards are available at the West Activity Center every Monday morning from 9–11:30 a.m., except holidays. Each person must present proof of residence to validate his/her own card. Proof may be a Florida driver’s license, a Florida I.D., electric or cable bill, bank statement or check, or a cancelled, stamped envelope which shows name and OTOW address. ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS July 2012 / Page 45 Page 46 / July 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS New building neighbors are no strangers to OTOW I wrote in my last article that I would start introducing some of our new neighbors. This month, we welcome Van Bradley and Leora Hamm (see photo at right). Van and Leora are both from Colorado. They met and fell in love six years ago. Van and Leora are Snowbirds. Leora came first to Florida to visit her son who moved to the Tampa area. She liked the area so much that she bought a place in On Top of the World. Van also had a place in OTOW. Between the both, they have been Snowbirds for Van and Leora have a 4-year-old eight years. Van and Leora have made male Yorkie named Chipshot. Recently, many friends here. they adopted a 2-year-old male Yorkie Van and Leora both enjoy playing named Gizmo. Gizmo was featured as golf. They wanted to live near the golf one of the “Pets of the Month” in our course in a first floor condo. They were OTOW News. Van and Leora’s friend very happy to find exactly what they owned Gizmo and could no longer wanted in Rila Renaissance. care for the pet. He asked if they would Van is retired from a global adopt Gizmo. manufacturing company after 30 years Chipshot has played with Gizmo From left to right is Van Bradley holding Chipshot and Leora Hamm holding Gizmo. of service. Leora retired after many since he was a puppy and the dogs got We welcome them to our building and I would like to have an article from years in the banking world. Van has one along well together. The two dogs are wish them much luck in their new home! our building every month. If you have son and one daughter. Both children best buddies, so Van and Leora could I hope all our neighbors have a any news for our column, please leave live in Colorado. He also has two not refuse their friend’s request. Many wonderful July Fourth celebration. a note in the white mailbox under the granddaughters and two grandsons. of the neighbors enjoy watching the two Please remember to periodically bulletin board. News could be about Leora has two sons. One son dogs romping around in the grass. check the bulletin boards in the lobby. a birth, a new pet, a fascinating and lives in Florida and the other in I asked Van and Leora why they There is usually important news interesting story or a great recipe. Colorado. Leora has one grandson and like OTOW so much. “OTOW offers from our building captain and the Many of our neighbors have one granddaughter. so much; you could be busy every day.” OTOW Association. interesting stories to tell. Some food for thought for a hot July day Do you know what the best form student, but could not inform parents of birth control is after age 50? Nudity! when a student became pregnant and I only mention this because Nude wanted to have an abortion. Recreation Week is celebrated in July. Common Sense lost the will to July is also National Anti-Boredom live as the churches became businesses, Month. Proudly, we’re going to celebrate and criminals received better treatment the 4th, but what about the rest of the than their victims. month? How about building a scarecrow Common Sense took a beating for the front of our building? when you couldn’t defend yourself Since the heat and humidity are from a burglar in your own home and an integral part of our lives throughout the burglar could sue you for assault. this month, a creative ice cream sundae And when a woman failed to contest might be the perfect antidote realize a steaming cup of coffee was (and excuse) to temporarily forget hot, spilled some in her lap, and our diets. He will be remembered as having was subsequently awarded a multi- There’s always the sidewalk cultivated such valuable lessons as: million dollar settlement for her own egg-frying competition for those knowing when to come in out of the negligence, Common Sense shook without a cholesterol problem. Or rain; why the early bird gets the worm; his head and died. how about setting aside an entire day life isn’t always fair; and, maybe it Common Sense was preceded to celebrate chocolate? Or lasagna? was my fault. in death by his parents, Truth and Or cheesecake? Common Sense lived by simple, Trust, by his wife, Discretion, by For those sports enthusiasts with sound financial policies (don’t spend his daughter, Responsibility, and by a TV addiction, the London Olympics more than you can earn), and reliable his son, Reason. will prove a perfect companion. strategies (adults, not children, He is survived by his four Too often I’ve seen the flashing are in charge). stepbrothers, I Know My Rights, lights of rescue vehicles in the front of His health began to deteriorate I Want It Now, Someone Else Is to our building. Today I mourn the passing rapidly when parents attacked teachers Blame, and I’m A Victim. of a beloved old friend, Common (and got them fired), for doing the job Not many attended his funeral Sense, who has been with us for that they themselves had failed to do in because so few of us realized he many years. disciplining their unruly children. was gone. No one knows for sure how old he It declined even further when With the start of July, we enter the was, since his birth records were long schools were required to get parental second half of 2012. Make every day a ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. consent to administer an aspirin to a celebration of life. ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS July 2012 / Page 47 Potpourri of diverse items makes for an eclectic column If you take your laptop for a run you could jog your memory! 5 p.m. was the hour Memorial Day was very memorable. Our building held a Happy Hour My sister came to see her kids in Tampa. 25 or more of us, brought enough snacks Biggest news is our 6-day-old great- to feed a bus. grandson and 3-year-old Lylia who is a Cookies, Salads, crackers, cheese comedian in her own right, my great- There was enough variety to please. nieces and now new nephew. We have not had a party in such a long time What joy children bring into And everyone seem to find it fine. our lives, especially when they are Jim and Maureen Bjorn arranged it all little. Pat, my sister stayed for around And with your help we can do it again this fall. eight days and left on Memorial Day. We really should do this more often as the Mainly she played Grandma and as her people were smiling and being very sweet, granddaughter had just given birth to OMG this is was such a treat! an 8-lb., 2-ounce baby boy, I am sure The Meet Up and Go Group her help was much welcomed. went down to Cleveland Street before one and the rest will follow. How about kitchen. Computers, fax machines, Maureen and Jim Bjorn have Memorial Day and had a great time cell phones, caller ID, call waiting… printers, scanners. The list goes on and the ongoing project of landscaping There was lots of food of all sorts, gosh, when I was a kid we had a two- on. It is fun to think about. in front of the building and it is music to listen to. There is always party-line phone and you had to wait The Savings Tips this month are: really looking great. More to come – something to do if you keep a sharp to make a call if the neighbor was on Alaska Airlines: 10% off (65+) stay tuned and I will have pictures of all eye out. Join the group as we are always the phone. National Rent a Car: up to 30% off their hard work. looking for new members. If you are Oops, I am dating myself! But it (for AARP Members) Check out the Happy Hour poem looking for something to do, get a hold was annoying to have to wait to make a Burger King: 10% off (60 +). and photo at right. Among those pictured of us, we do have fun. call. Imagine putting up with that now. are Malcom and Elizabeth Warren, Did you ever just sit around and I especially like the convection your reporter and an unidentified think about all the great things that have oven. It is small and cooks things building resident. been invented in our lifetime? Pick out quickly — no heating up the entire Bible Study Club New C.V. residents exhibit a variety of Bob Reis, President The OTOW Bible Study Club backgrounds, interests and hobbies is a non-denominational Bible study group to explore the word Let’s meet Casa Verde’s new I’m excited to meet another bridge of God, and how it relates to neighbors. Casa Verde is a very stable player in the building! our everyday lives. Our teacher, community and there are rarely vacancies Margie Meyer also joined our Woodie Tully, brings 45 years of in the building so I don’t have much community. She has lived at On Top of Bible teaching experience to help opportunity to write about those new the World on two different occasions understand the Scriptures. to the building. before, but the lure of a nice place to T h e c l u b m e e t s e a c h In the past few months, Casa Verde live has lured her for the third time! Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. in has had the opportunity to say welcome Originally, Margie was from the Veranda Room of the East to some new neighbors so I felt that it Illinois, but she moved to Pinellas Activities Center. Occasionally was time to introduce them. County in 1963 with her parents and Paul Meyers has been in Ocala her children. we use a third Tuesday evening for the past 10 years, but now he has She worked for Economy TV as for refreshments, music moved closer to his son. Paul was an a dispatcher for 17 years. She told me and singing. accountant for General Electric for 38 that most people were more upset to We welcome everyone to our Paul also plays golf and likes club. You do not need to have years, mainly in New York State, and to travel. He likes to read about lose TV service than they were if their for a brief time in Louisiana. He used history (David Baldacci is one of his refrigerator went out! any knowledge of Scripture to to call Schenectady, N.Y., his home, favorite authors). Margie’s son-in-law was a firefighter join, and there are no club fees although he did travel a bit to other Another new neighbor is Charlotte in Clearwater, but has now retired to required. We are not a church; cities in the state. Kay. Charlotte is a native of Illinois; Sun City, N.C., with her daughter. those attending are from a variety He has one son here in Clearwater however, she has lived in Florida Her son is the current fire chief of denominations. and two daughters in New York State. since 1954. for the city of Dunedin. Every first-time guest receives He has a grandson who is studying to She worked with her husband who Two granddaughters and one a complete copy of the Bible to be a doctor with hopes of working was a contractor. Their company was grandson are her pride and joy. keep as their own. in radiology. I could tell this makes Bob Kay’s Homes, Inc. Margie used to do crafts, but now she For more information, call him very proud. spends her time planning meals to She has a daughter who is a P-E either Bob Reis, 798-2443, or After retirement from GE, Paul teacher in Glen Cove Springs, 35 miles keep healthy. Woodie Tully, 399-1773. taught computer skills to others. I asked southwest of Jacksonville. She has a If you find one of our new him if he might help the neighbors with granddaughter who has blessed her neighbors by the mail boxes or taking a his expertise and he said that he would with five great-grandchildren. She likes walk, be sure to introduce yourself and gladly do that. to go on cruises, read, and play bridge. greet him or her! Page 48 / July 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS Building captain throws THE WAY WE WERE steak cookout for residents A look back at the OTOW News On May 29, about 20 of our (Part 38: July, 1974) residents gathered for a party hosted By Dolores Burm and Elaine Gotler by our building captain, Hugh Quirk. Thanks, Hugh. The steaks were • A Delta Queen riverboat tour up the Mississippi River as far as Vicksburg done just right, and everyone had was being planned for November. a good time. • Sparkling Village Restaurant and Lounge on U.S. 19 just south of This was a very welcome gesture Gulf-To-Bay formally opened on May 31. It included — in addition as our building becomes pretty quiet to seven entrees — a buffet, salad bar and an orchestra to entertain while the Snowbirds are away. It’s the patrons from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. always nice to get together and catch up with everything that is going on in • During the past season the lawn bowlers, working with Mr. Colen, were the building. responsible for some nice improvements including a new aluminum On two occasions recently I saw storage building, a new roller for the greens and construction of three a turtle crossing a street on the west shade shelters. their clothing to alert, but not startle, side of On Top of the World. One was the alligators unexpectedly. • In the fall, Good Neighbors planned to begin a blood pressure program. about the size of a pie, and the other It was felt this would be of real value to the OTOW community. They also advise the carrying was the size of a hubcap. (Do they still of pepper spray in case of an make hubcaps?) This is the first time encounter with an alligator. It is also See you in August with more “old news.” I have seen turtles here and was just a good idea to watch for fresh signs wondering if they are migratory this of alligator activity. time of year. People should recognize the Speaking of wildlife, the Florida Fish difference between small young alligator and Wildlife Conservation Commission and large adult alligator droppings. is advising hikers, hunters, fishers and Young alligator droppings are smaller golfers to take extra precautions and stay and contain fish bones and possibly bird alert for alligators while in Pinellas and feathers. Adult alligators’ droppings surrounding counties. have little bells in them and smell like They advise people to wear noise- pepper spray. Gotcha! producing devices such as little bells on Happy Fourth of July, everyone! ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS July 2012 / Page 49

TRUE FRIENDSHIP THE BEAUTY OF TREES By Alma W. Hudson By Alma W. Hudson I have a friend No wonder Joyce Kilmer Who is sweet as can be Wrote a poem about trees She truly means One of God’s most beautiful gifts A SUGGESTION TIME The world to me. For you and me. By Madeleine Wanda By Madeleine Wanda We tour highways and bi-ways I’m sure you all I love you, I think you’re grand – I haven’t enough time And they are all around Have many of the same When have you extended your hand? Now, that’s not just a line They seem to grow But we won’t publicly Words without actions are so cheap It awaits not, for man or beast Out of any kind of ground. Give their name. Because of them, we sometimes weep. Time goes on and does not cease. There are many kinds Walk with your neighbors, take them shopping They truly do know How can we measure time? An abundance galore The dear Lord is there, and always watching Who we’re talking about Your calendar is a good way Short, tall and mammoth ones As you give, you shall receive With that kind of friendship Plan your appointments on time Who could ask for more? We never know when we’ll be in need. There is no doubt. To keep abreast with yesterday tomorrow The variety is so great Each of us must make And be contented today. A botanist couldn’t name all Our own choice of career We love them in the winter But we must never downgrade Also spring, summer and fall. What another holds dear. How blessed are we To view all the trees Nothing is greater And peek into the branches Than true friendship divine To see the birds and the bees. I hope you will always God made for us Keep that in mind. All the towering trees Along with the mountains And the beautiful seas. Those are the sights We can see with our eyes And are deeply grateful For they are paradise. Page 50 / July 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS

World-famous landmarks seen during Europe trip I hope everyone is enjoying their summer. We have plenty of people in our building who seem to be. You just step outside and you can see many going to the pool, taking a walk, sitting and talking, or just hurrying to get where they Kaya at four showing her cousin Anna the want to go. tree. At right: Anna this year with the tree. Bill and Donna Hunter have Have they ever both grown! really been enjoying their summer. They just returned home from a trip that lasted 31 days. OTOW tree, Ohio grandchild Their adventure was all over themselves in beautiful hotels Europe visiting the Canary Islands, in the Alps. both growing at rapid pace Spain, France, Italy, Switzerland, The Hunters are our building’s July is here and summer is clipping Austria, Venice and Liechtenstein. adventurers and travelers. I always right along… They enjoyed seeing the famous enjoy writing about their trips. Every spring, Connie and Jerry Neuswanstein Castle, Linderhof Anyone who would like to share McDonald get excited for the arrival of Castle, and Glockenspiel of a story for the paper, just write it their granddaughter Kaya, who lives in Munich, Germany. up and put it in the mailbox under Ohio and makes the trip to Florida with The Eiffel Tower and Arc de the bulletin board. Remember, only her other grandparents who vacation Triomphe in Paris were some other happy news. on Treasure Island. unforgettable places. Keep an eye on the bulletin She has made this visit since When they were not sightseeing, boards for happenings in the building she was 3 and a half. That year they they were relaxing and enjoying and at OTOW. planted an orange tree out back, gave it plant food and water. Grandma took a picture, and said at the time, that we would take pictures of the tree and Kaya to see who gets taller. but Connie and Jerry talk to their “sweet We plan day trips when our pea” every Sunday. Steve Mazurek and Orrin Fanter grandchildren visit. This year the outing recently entertained guests and friends was an hour north at Weeki Wachee from Georgia with three college sons Springs to see the mermaids. The river who stayed at their cousins’ for a week. boat ride was pleasant and informative, Then it was a quick trip to Orlando. but the underwater mermaid shows Mary Jo and John Newman are were the best. back from having toured some national There are several other attractions parks out West including Arches in at Weeki Wachee for children, including Utah, the Rio Grande River in New a beach area where anyone in the park Mexico and the Continental Divide in can swim in the beautiful springs. Montana. They very much enjoy the Jerry and Connie said they also beauty and color the Southwest has to enjoyed themselves, and had never been offer. Can’t wait to see their pictures! to a park with so many friendly and Until August… hope everyone helpful employees. Kaya went home, enjoys a safe and Happy 4th of July. ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS July 2012 / Page 51 Featured couple hails from beautiful, exotic Ecuador By Tom Brennan which she points out to me, is Italian. Hi, neighbors. How in the world Rafael was into city politics and Dila R-U? Let’s meet Rafael and Dila De was a grammar school teacher. In 1959 La Paz, originally from Ecuador. their first son, Giovanni, was born. They came to On Top of the World Rafael came to the U.S. in 1960 last December from College Point, after his political party lost favor in Queens, N.Y. his home town. Two years later he was Rafael and Dila were born, raised, able to bring Dila and Giovanni to join and married in Ecuador. They tell me him in New York. that their country has endless beaches, Their second son, Michael Angelo, mysterious rain forests and snow- was born in Astoria, Queens, where capped mountains. they lived for the next 42 years. The equator runs through the Rafael worked in a restaurant country, and that’s where it gets its at Rockefeller Center, worked for name. Ecuador is one of the smallest Silverman Sons Furniture in Harlem, countries in South America. It is bound and then opened his own business, by Columbia to the north, Peru to the Gio Mike Furniture in Jackson Heights, south and east, and the Pacific Ocean in Queens. to the west. He continued to be in politics In the highlands, Mount here in America and is a friend of the Chimborazo’s peak is the point on former mayor of New York City, Rudy Featured residents Rafael and Dila De LaPaz are shown at the OTOW New Year’s Eve earth closest to the sun. 1,000 miles Giuliani. He also served as president of Party that took place Dec. 31 at the East Activity Center. to the west of the mainland are the the Lion’s Club there for 16 years. exotic and famous Galapagos Islands, Dila worked for an insurance up. When it’s time to go shopping, “We are very happy we did. All our belonging to Ecuador. company and spent 25 years with the we ride the OTOW bus. Tuesdays, neighbors are friendly. We made the Spanish is the language spoken National Sculpture Society on Park the Dunedin Senior Center sends the right choice. Who knows, one of by some 13 million people. I was Avenue, where she maintained the NSS ‘Neighborhood Bus’ to take us for a day these days I may volunteer to work in surprised to learn that their currency is archival library, among other duties. of fellowship and games. On Sunday a the Gift Shoppe.” the U.S. dollar. She also was chosen “Mother of church member gives us a ride to Bethel Thank you, folks, for a very Quito is the capitol city and its first the Year” by the Lion’s Club, in 1993. Lutheran Church for religious services, educational interview. As I left this so we have all the bases covered.” port. Guayaquil exports bananas and They are the proud grandparents, charming couple I couldn’t help When Rafael is not being coffee to the rest of the world. Since of three granddaughters and but think that they should be living chauffeured around, he plays some the country is right on the equator, one grandson. on “Ecuadorian Way!” golf, takes walks and spends time there are 12 hours of sunshine every This couple fascinated me because Answer to the April issue: A day, which attracts many Americans and in the pool. they don’t own a car. I asked how they 40-year-old man wants to wake up Europeans to vacation there. managed to “get around.” Dila says they came to Florida successful. How about a 50-year- Rafael and Dila were married in Dila answered, “When we have looking to retire in Gulfport, but her 1958. Her maiden name was Regato, to visit the doctor, Humana picks us son suggested they check out OTOW. old man? Twins run in resident’s family Summer activities include Opal Bowin flew to Simpsonville, S.C., to attend the high school graduation July 4 blast, Wii bowling of her niece’s twins. She enjoyed her visit tremendously. Three cheers for the red, white and Twins seem to run in her family. blue! Once again we will be celebrating She has twin sisters. They were born the nation’s birthday with a second floor 13 days before Opal’s first birthday. core Independence Day blast. All three went to school together and There will be hot dogs and buns even graduated from high school on grilled by chef Merle on the George the same day. When she got married, Foreman. There will be patriotic music it was to a twin! on the boom box, lots of goodies Are you all ready for the influx to share and, we hope, lots of you in attendance. of many visitors this August when At least, we hope that this will the Republicans will be everywhere? on the Fourth of July. If you blow be the case. Due to deadline dates, we It will not only involve Tampa, but yourself up, you won’t be able to have not had enough time to determine at times some will be in our area give me some good news for the extent of interest. By the time you acting like tourists. the August paper! read this column it will either be a and all the scoring, etc., is like the real If you come across them, be sure Have you read my poem on the go, a cancellation or possibly a small game. The remote, thankfully, is much to show them that we Floridians can be bulletin board? With all the problems, get-together. You will have to keep an lighter than a real bowling ball! friendly and helpful. we are still blessed to live in the best eye on the bulletin board to know for Norma Cohen, one of American Be careful when celebrating country in the world. sure. Lucy and I may have to open a Gothic’s few original owners, is turning hot dog stand! out to be an ace. Not far behind her is Some of us are keeping active Elaine McDonald, and then there’s me. ATTENTION WEST SIDE DRIVERS this summer. We have taken up Wii Oh well, we can’t excel at As you enter on World Parkway and approach Americus Boulevard, bowling. In case this is foreign to you, everything…Wii bowling meets every remember to come to a complete stop before making your turn. Do not pass Wii bowling is a computer-generated Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. in the East a left-turning car on the right, inasmuch as that blocks the other driver’s vision sports game played using a hand held Activity Center large card room. and could cause an accident. Thanks! remote-style device instead of a ball. Hope we can all celebrate our You aim at the pins on a simulated alley independence together on the Fourth. Page 52 / July 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS Tradition continues: ‘Memorial Day at the Races’ “Memorial Day at the Races” sponsored by Capistrano Building #82 was held in the Sunrise Room of the West Activity Center. Opening ceremonies included an a-cappella rendition of “God Bless America” sung by Donna Bittner. Jackie Kailimai offered a short Memorial Day prayer. The event was well-attended by Capistrano residents as well as residents of many other buildings of On Top of the World. The event is in its fifth year and has become a tradition at the complex. The group conducted Bible The OTOW Invitational Race was studies and a vacation Bible school for of great interest to the bettors as was the children. Memorial Day at the Races betting window “bookies.” Left to right seated at table: the Capistrano Derby. The races were Ed Gresham, Jackie Kailimai, Jim Thomas, Isis Ashworth and Julia Contella. On the way home Jackie had an Race caller: Tony Sinopoli. Standing: Bennie Gresham, event organizer. a chance of a lifetime (these horses will opportunity to visit her granddaughter never be seen at Tampa Bay Downs, in Houston, where she was treated to the Kentucky Derby or listed in any her first crawfish boil. racing form); names like Danny Boy, I don’t have any minutes of the Fire Bolt, Dare Devil, Dark Secret Capistrano board meeting that was and Benedict. Although a little faded and some scheduled for June 6, so I have nothing bowed legs, the horses put on a good to report on that yet. I will provide the race and a great time was had by all. information when I get it. Lynn Mandolesi made sure the crowd Summer is rolling by; it’s almost the enjoyed the fried chicken and salads. Fourth of July: picnics, beer, hot dogs, Race caller Tony Sinopoli did a great hamburgers, parades and fireworks in job calling the races; luckily there were the sky. Wow! Won’t be long and the no photo finishes! Snowbirds will be back. For those who missed the I found an interesting article on announcement in the June edition of the the internet site What Really Happened. paper, Julia Contella, our multitalented com. When I typed in Declaration Capistrano resident, has been elected of Independence: the signers, the President of the On Top of the World article described what happened to the chorus. Congratulations Julia. not-so-popular men who signed the The jockeys and their “mounts” are shown at the “starting gate” at the Memorial Day at Although the news is a little late, the Races event, which was held recently at the West Activity Center. Capistrano resident Jackie Kailimai was declaration. Many of the men suffered a team member of a group that traveled brutal hardships as a result of their To those of us who served their thought of our brothers and sisters to Liberia on a missionary trip that brave deed. If you get an opportunity country in the days past, we’ll stand tall serving their country today. included Monrovia, the capital. read the article. Very interesting. when our flag goes by and offer a little

Family visits and trips to visit family help make ‘good life’

July Fourth is a tradition in this orchestrated an event with 75 to 80 down here soon to visit. We all hope country. In 1776 our leaders signed the people honoring Patty. They had it at to see them. Declaration of Independence, rang the a church hall that is only a block and a I’m so happy with my new next- Liberty Bell, and since then we have had half from where Patty used to live. door neighbor, Bonnie White. Her ding-a-lings in the government. The big surprise was when her former landlady is moving down to her It is July again, and I want to … son and a friend came out wearing place. Bonnie was able to rent Ralph De Sing a song of picnics motorcycle helmets and carrying a big Cristofaro’s unit as he is now living at Bread and butter spread, cupcake on a board. The cupcake was Stratford of Palm Harbor. Greenery all around about, made into a piñata, and when Patty She only had to move her furniture And cherries overhead. broke it, out came 90 suckers with a and belongings down the veranda three Enjoy your picnic! dollar bill attached to each one. doors. If you have to move, don’t go Carol Futij was in Orlando to I think the helmets were so she too far — it’s easier! I know everyone see her granddaughter compete in the wouldn’t hit them if she missed the is delighted that Bonnie is staying world cheerleaders’ competition. Her Orlando, comes for three or four days piñata! Patty said it was a wonderful at Melbourne. team did well even if they did not come at a time. He works from home on his time with too much to eat. To top it off, May you have a blast on the in first. Carol enjoyed the time there. computer and is able to arrange his her oldest daughter came back with her, Fourth of July and a lazy, “dazy” rest of We are glad to have Anita Mazzella time. Daughter Mary teaches school staying 12 days and cleaning her house the month. back with us. She has had a round of in Oregon plus a college class on and helping her get rid of extra stuff. visits and care from her children. They Saturdays. Anita is looking forward to Patty was hoping that Kathy and came one at a time as they were able to her visit July 15 through Aug. 14. I think Dennis Dobeck, her former next-door leave their jobs. Anita is blessed with caring children. neighbors in the Melbourne building Daughters Rose Ann was here Patty Glover spent three and a who now live in Wisconsin, would make one week and Sal two weeks; son John half weeks in Wisconsin celebrating the party, but illness kept them away. one month. Son Frank, who lives in her 90th birthday. Her two daughters They have promised they will come ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS July 2012 / Page 53 Reporter receives surprise family reunion Hi, I’m back. I’d like to start with Association of Spokane, Wash., and a big “Welcome to Rural French” to the YMCA there? The most important Paul and Joan Missenger. thing a father can do for his children This couple did a lot of moving, is to “love their mother.” Remember, starting in Largo’s Village On the Green “A father is a guy who has snapshots from 1991–94, then from 1994 to 2005 in his wallet where his money used to in Palm Harbor and Belleair Bluffs be.” (Author unknown). before finding and settling at On Top I was asked where to purchase of the World. canned fruits for my recipes. Usually I Paul worked for G.E. for 32 years get them at the dollar stores. while Joan taught, also for 32 years, all My daughter and son-in-law took the while in Pinellas County. me on a surprise trip to Anna Maria They enjoy living in Florida and Island recently. To my surprise, relatives have gotten to know it quite well. They from my past greeted me. Haven’t seen are looking forward to meeting their I call our building “Sleepy Hollow.” many of them for years. From the new neighbors. That doesn’t include the early risers, (e.g., Bronx, Jamaica, N.Y., and St. Louis. On May 24, the Singles Club Allen Turner the walker, his wife, Doris, took the Jolly Trolley ride to the Don and some others I see walking). What I Newly-engaged, new marriages, family Cesar Resort for a lovely lunch. There refer to is the lack of news, birthdays, news, etc. Ended up after lunch wading were 33 on hand for the outing. We trips, visitors, and monthly restaurant in the Gulf of Mexico. ended up with a glorious sheet cake for meetings for getting acquainted with It was all definitely a trip to Ann Pollock’s 95th birthday. new residents. Call me. remember and behold. Thank you, Speaking of birthdays, don’t Happy Father’s Day! Did you know daughter! you have one? Let me know so the first Father’s Day was celebrated Take care. “Bee good” to one I can publicize it. June 19, 1910, by the Ministerial another. God bless.

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Reporter’s husband, Jim Sundberg, celebrates his birthday during a trip to St. Augustine. Delightful motor journey to St. Augustine is recounted Despite living in paradise, last month we celebrated Jim’s birthday in St. Augustine, Fla. It’s just a 3½ hour drive over to the east coast. We stayed at a bed and breakfast where we enjoyed waking each morning to the smell of freshly brewed coffee, sizzling bacon, eggs, French toast and pancakes, fresh fruits and juices, as well as home baked bread and rolls, which we enjoyed out in the courtyard among the flowering tropical plants, meeting fellow travelers, and comparing notes on our day’s tours. We learned that Ponce de Leon and its historic museum and gardens. claimed Florida for Spain in 1513. There are 219 steps to the top of Spain’s Queen Regent Mariana realized the St. Augustine Lighthouse, which that St. Augustine was the keystone in we climbed for a breathtaking view of the defense of the Florida coast, so she downtown and the beaches. ordered the construction of a new fort. After climbing down, we explored In 1672, the Castillo de San Marcos was the maritime museum, which reminded begun and took 23 years to complete. me of all the pictures my parents (who The fort was built of coquina, a were marines in the Pacific during locally quarried soft shell rock. Coquina World War II) showed us as kids. was easily shaped by artisans and did We saved the best for last, with not become brittle and crumble under cannon fire. The fort, the city gate a tour of the Fountain of Youth and many homes in St. Augustine Archeological Park, where St. Augustine were made of coquina, which is still began in 1565, with its 15 waterfront evident today. acres of old Florida charm and a view Our first day was spent touring of the stars in their planetarium. the grandeur of the former Hotel We explored the Timucua Indian Ponce de Leon, built in 1887 by Henry Village and took a drink from the Flagler, and now home of Flagler legendary fountain. College (which is a National Historic By the way, Jim is now 39!… Landmark) and houses an extensive (See photo above.) collection of Tiffany glass. Birthday wishes are extended this We also took a walking tour of the month to Joe Milandro on the 21st. oldest wooden school house in the U.S. Enjoy your special day, Joe!

SERVICE DESK HOURS: 8:30 A.M. — 3 P.M. EAST ACTIVITY CENTER ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS July 2012 / Page 55 Page 56 / July 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS Feelings of pride felt at annual Flag Day ceremony

On Thursday, June 14 at 9 a.m., the residents of the Valencia assembled at the core for our annual Flag Day ceremony. After our flag was raised, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited, followed by the singing of “God Bless America.” The second flag was then raised at the other side of the core with the same pledge and song sung. We must (Left photo) Norm Smith (foreground) and Fritz Kocka take time out following the Flag have worked up an appetite because we Day flag-raising ceremony at the Valencia Building. A number of residents were on hand. all carpooled and went to Perkin’s on Mark your calendars. On July 5, U.S. 19 for breakfast and fellowship. If we will all meet for lunch at Hellas in We have a few new neighbors. Sharilyn Gipson, Linda Spencer, Dick you snooze, you lose… Tarpon Springs at the sponge dock. Do not let anyone walk by you without and Rose Oshaben, Phil and Debbie Our June ladies and men’s luncheons See the bulletin board. saying hello and introducing yourself. Roth, Rich Bergeron, Nyles Fisher, and ran late. The ladies went to the Olive We need a few more volunteers to We are a huge friendly family. Chuck Washington. Garden on U.S. 19 on June 21, and the either raise or lower our country’s flag Please welcome our new Mama sez: Fathers just have a way men went to Cheddar’s on Roosevelt. on a daily basis, weather permitting. neighbors: Gloria Hoffman, Joe and of putting everything together – with I hope all the fathers had a Please contact Fritz Kocka at 724-5922 Tonya Martinez, Beverly Muhlich, only a few parts left over. wonderful Father’s Day. for details. Arthur and Jean Bischoff, Mary Garrett, ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS July 2012 / Page 57 Page 58 / July 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS July 2012 / Page 59 Reporter travels to South Texas to see great-niece graduate Summer is truly upon us, and little news is forthcoming from our Snowbirds and travelers. However, a few more new residents are moving in, and we are slowly getting acquainted. Ray and Diana Murphy have moved in from Dunedin, where they lived for some time before deciding to downsize. Ray is a retired policeman, and Diana retired from teaching preschool in Staten Island, N.Y. She also enjoyed other important clerical jobs before moving to Florida. Their son remained in Dunedin. Their daughter makes her home in Houston. Her husband, once in the Blue Jays, is now an engineer. Her married granddaughter lives in Illinois with her 2½-year-old boy and is expecting a baby Reporter Mary Ellis (second from right) with her niece, Robin and family, including great- girl this month. niece Alicia (the grad), Alicia’s brother Tomas and her father, Thomas. A granddaughter lives in Amarillo, Texas, and a grandson just graduated While family members attended Saratoga will hold its annual July from Dunedin High School. The other school year-end events, Mary 4 picnic, inviting friends to join them, Murphys have a precious Shih-Tzu celebrated the Queen’s Jubilee at 5 p.m. in the green area beneath the named “Cookie.” We began our in London via TV. large tree between our wings on the east acquaintance on their front patio On another evening, they drove side. This is the same area where we despite the heat. Sculpture seen at Rockport, Texas to Beeville to hear the Bishop of West enjoyed our spring picnic with Laurie Mary Ellis has returned from Texas speak and answer questions. This and Pat Wookey. her week’s visit to Refugio, Texas, to scholarship to McNeese State University, was given in the Dog and Bee Pub, a Gary Bronson is providing his gas attend the graduation of her great-niece is studying mechanical engineering. very British pub with a large room well- grill for us so that we can cook the hot from high school (see photo at right). Mary was also entertained to filled with listeners and waiters. Other dogs, sausages, or other meat we bring. Alicia was one of 51 and received lunch at the Victoria Country Club speakers were slated for the month. Please read the sign-up sheet posted on the honor of Cum Laude with a with her niece and great-niece and two The following weekend, back the bulletin board. good scholarship. She plans to attend other graduates. home, Mary drove to Tarpon Springs to Mary would like to be informed Sam Houston University. Another day she was toured attend the annual recital of the Patricia when a new resident moves into our Her older brother Tomas, who around the art colony Rockport where Ann Dance Studio of Dunedin, which building. If you meet one, please graduated in ’09 with a full track they shopped and took photos. was very lengthy but a joy to see. let her know. Page 60 / July 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS

(Duplicate Bridge continued from previous column) Monday, June 18 N/S: Paul Streigle, Walter Caithness Jane Child, Anne Morreale E/W: Karen Russell, Bob Zeman Orletha Van Etten, Joan Moore May 2 (PM) Wednesday, June 20 Jane Child...... 3400 1. Bob Ferguson, Mary Lou Ferguson Kathy Schamel...... 2260 2. Beverly Gibbo, Julienne Workman May 3 3. Bob Zeman, Jana Packer Kathy Schamel...... 2660 Saturday, June 23 Nancy Savelle...... 2600 N/S: Walter Caithness, Paul Streigle May 4 Bob Ferguson, Mary Lou Ferguson Julie Solfronk...... 2820 E/W: Jana Packer, Bob Zeman Verna Olson...... 2690 Carl Heymann, Reva Heymann May 4 (PM) May 10 Gin Alpton...... 2010 6150 (1st Place)...... Jeanne Sanders Jane Child...... 1940 5120 (2nd Place)...... Joan Wolf Walter Balderson, Director May 7 Double Pinochle...... Gene Karlin (Top leaders listed for each playdate) Took All Tricks.....Joan Wolf/June Sweeney Julie Solfronk...... 3200 Wednesday, May 23 Regina Dietrich...... 3070 May 15 N/S: Harriet Sanner, Julienne Workman May 7 (PM) 6870 (1st Place)...... Charles Christ Beverly Gibbo, Nita Akers Kathy Schamel...... 2510 6190 (2nd Place)...... Madelyn Thome E/W: Betty Sagun, Karen Russell Anyone Jane Child...... 2290 May 17 Bob Zeman, Jana Packer May 9 (PM) 6500 (1st Place)...... Al Lecher Saturday, May 26 interested in Gin Alpton...... 4410 6020 (2nd Place)...... Helen Gonzalez N/S: Charlie McKee, Beverly Gibbo Chet Czeczot...... 2620 Double Pinochle...... Helen Gonzalez, Walter Caithness, Paul Streigle Jeanne Sanders playing fun May 10 E/W: Orletha Van Etten, Betty Sagun Round House...... Fran Milanec, Van Jones...... 4860 Kathy Caithness, Walter Balderson Jeanne Sanders Beni Sturcken...... 3600 Monday, May 28 poker contact May 22 May 14 N/S: Bob Ferguson, Mary Lou Ferguson 6620 (1st Place)...... Bertie Lewis Nancy Savelle...... 4000 Walter Caithness, Paul Streigle Roxie. 6490 (2nd Place)...... Theresa Blake Marilyn Miller...... 3400 E/W: Tom McKee, Beverly Gibbo Took All Tricks...... Bertie Lewis/Clayton Betty Sagun, Evelyn Reece May 14 (PM) 474-5040 Hancock, Clayton Hancock/Chet Czeczot Wednesday, May 30 Jane Child...... 4190 May 24 N/S: Jana Packer, Bob Zeman Kathy Schamel...... 3360 6570 (1st Place)...... June Sweeney Bob Ferguson, Mary Lou Ferguson 6350 (2nd Place)...... Marge Garvey E/W: Evelyn Reece, Walter Balderson May 16 (PM) May 29 Kay Ralston, Orletha Van Etten Chet Czeczot...... 3020 6700 (1st Place)...... Julie Hofmaster Saturday, June 2 Gin Alpton...... 2210 6250 (2nd Place)...... Charles Christ N/S: Paul Streigle, Walter Caithness May 17 Double Pinochle...... Bill Jacobson Bob Ferguson, Mary Lou Ferguson Shannecy Starkey...... 3650 Took All Tricks...... Maxine Murray/June E/W: Betty Sagun, Karen Russell PROGRESSIVE EUCHRE Nancy Savelle...... 3600 Sweeney, Maxine Murray/Madelyn Thome Kay Ralston, Thelma Wishnek EAST SIDE – Thursdays May 21 May 31 Monday, June 4 Maxine Murray — Fran Milanec Julie Solfronk...... 3080 7370 (1st Place)...... Chet Czeczot N/S: Bob Ferguson, Mary Lou Ferguson May 17 Regina Dietrich...... 2870 6590 (2nd Place)...... Clayton Hancock Walter Caithness, Paul Streigle 1...... Marvin Bruning May 21 (PM) Double Pinochle...... Chet Czeczot E/W: Karen Russell, Bob Zeman 2...... Maxine Murray Chet Czeczot...... 2500 Liz Bohl, Nita Akers 3...... Joyce Engelbert/Arnie Engelbert (Tie) June 5 4...... Ron Murray Lois Posen...... 2480 6330 (1st Place)...... Paul McCormick Wednesday, June 6 May 23 6210 (2nd Place)...... Chet Czeczot N/S: Bob Ferguson, Mary Lou Ferguson May 24 1...... June Sweeney/Joyce Engelbert (Tie) Mary Spearman...... 4930 Double Pinochle...... Julie Hofmaster Harriet Sanner, Orletha Van Etten 2...... Arnie Engelbert Regina Dietrich...... 3380 June 7 E/W: Georgia Jensen, Lu Erskine May 31 May 24 5800 (1st Place)...... Chet Czeczot Betty Sagun, Karen Russell 1...... Ron Murray/Marvin Bruning (Tie) 5470 (2nd Place)...... Fran Milanec Saturday, June 9 Ella Van Dorn...... 3760 2...... Norma Neiland Verna Olson...... 3160 N/S: Bob Ferguson, Mary Lou Ferguson 3...... Maxine Murray May 25 Walter Caithness, Paul Streigle June 7 Verna Olson...... 4060 E/W: Jana Packer, Bob Zeman Carl Heymann, Reva Heymann 1...... Maxine Murray/Fran Milanec (Tie) Nancy Savelle...... 3810 2...... Ron Murray Monday, June 11 May 28 3...... June Sweeney N/S: Paul Streigle, Walther Caithness Verna Olson...... 3670 Beverly Gibbo, Betty Sagun June 14 Julie Solfronk...... 3490 E/W: Kay Ralston, Jean Rhame 1...... Fran Milanec 2...... Maxine Murray May 31 Liz Bohl, Nita Akers Julie Solfronk...... 3020 3...... Ron Murray Wednesday, June 13 Nancy Savelle...... 2960 4...... Joyce Engelbert 1. Karen Russell, Betty Sagun 2. Dorothy Ehlers, Evelyn Reece 3. Beverly Gibbo, Julienne Workman Saturday, June 16 EUCHRE PLAYERS N/S: Bob Ferguson, Mary Lou Ferguson We play at the East Activity Center Walter Caithness, Paul Streigle in the small card room Thursdays from E/W: Thelma Wishnek, Kay Ralston Carl 1–4 p.m. Those interested in Euchre Heymann, Reva Heymann can call 726-5945. Leave a message with (Continued in next column) your phone number. ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS July 2012 / Page 61 An enjoyable holiday picnic Once again we enjoyed a fun-filled picnic on Memorial Day, and once again thanks are given to Jan Guyton and Bob Saylor for organizing this get-together and cooking. Isn’t it amazing how extra good a simple hot dog or hamburger can taste when eaten with a gathering of neighbors and friends? The highlight of this gathering was the presence of our eldest owner, Julie Werkheiser, who was brought here from the care facility in which she is now staying. Our own new resident, Maureen Davis, who has made friends with Julie with no new ring on her fourth finger, through Julie’s best friend, was kind left hand. She said that she had a enough to see to it that Julie could meet very good time and that her “first with old neighbors and new friends for boyfriend,” who had invited her to good conversation and much laughter. attend this function, promised to visit Writing about laughter, have you her here in the near future. Of course, ever thought about how happy we are she did visit her son Kevin and family when something we see or read about who also live in Michigan. is so funny that it causes us to laugh Earlier in the month Gin flew to aloud? When we are with a group who Virginia Beach to visit with her son, are congenial, it is even more so. who shortly after was deployed to This was definitely the case when Afghanistan for a year. Judy Boley hosted a “Happy 39th (?) Connie and Bob Saylor spent a Birthday” pizza party for Ralph Wells. great weekend at Sebring. They were Gin Upton was gracious enough to accompanied by Jim and Terry Hugh. assist Judy in serving the 15 “tree Several rounds of golf were enjoyed. people” attending. The laughter was Both couples were especially happy that long and loud as Ralph read the many the time there was rain free. greeting cards that he received. One must admit that the rain we Jan Guyton returned from her did get was much needed and the grass 60th class reunion held in Michigan is once again green. Page 62 / July 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS Luncheon turns into shopping opportunity for attendees This is the month when we remember our Independence Day. Fly your flag if you can, and let everyone know that you are proud of your country. July 1 was Canada Day for our Canadian residents and visitors. Everyone should show their colors. July seems to be a very important month for birthdays. Among the July celebrants are the following: Ray Howell, Pearl Lowry, Helen Sutkowi, John Van Dyke, Joe and Burdell Kashinski. Happy birthday to all! I take this opportunity to mention that I have a granddaughter Ledesma. Everything was great until and a grandson celebrating birthdays we tried to get the ladies out of the this month. gift shop! They had to shop and buy I recently heard a country-western something. I guess that is why they have song that said something I have thought a gift shop. for a long time. The words included, The monthly luncheon hosted by “I’m not as good as I want to be but Ann Spell was held at Ivory and everyone I’m better than I used to be.” enjoyed it and stuffed themselves, but OTOW recently sent me a letter were hungry an hour later. Attendees at a recent building luncheon at Cracker Barrel. (Photo by Howard Bergendahl) advising of our new neighbors, Leslie I recently received an e-mail telling lottery and was giving back to his came in but have not ordered anything. and Luz Neely, who have purchased a about two men entering a bar in Las What gives?” unit in our building. Welcome from all Vegas and seeing a sign that said “All customers. After a couple of drinks the The bartender said, “They are of your neighbors and we hope to see drinks are 10 cents.” men still hadn’t spent a dollar. you becoming involved in our building The men ordered drinks and asked They called the bartender and from Florida and are waiting for Happy activities. the bartender how he could afford the asked him about the four men sitting Hour when all drinks are half price!” Last month’s luncheon was held cheap drinks. at the end of the bar. Have a happy and safe Fourth of July! at Cracker Barrel and hosted by Linda He replied that he had won the “They have been there since we

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• Update your contact information with the Association • Wrap toilet bowls with Cling Wrap or similar wrap to and include the name and phone number of an emer- help keep water from evaporating in the toilet bowl. gency key holder you designated for your unit. If you A dry toilet bowl encourages pests. are leaving your vehicle in your assigned space, please • Empty refrigerator, turn off ice maker and ice leave a note in the dashboard or with the Association maker valve, turn off refrigerator and prop as to an emergency key holder in the event the vehicle open doors. must be moved for resurfacing or an emergency. • Unplug appliances including washing • Complete a mail forward request and submit to the machine. Association, as well as to your local postal service. • Remove food to discourage pests, or store staples in • Have your HVAC professionally serviced before you glass, metal or thick plastic containers. depart. Set your air conditioning thermostat at 80 de- • Lock windows. grees. (Remember, your HVAC unit’s main function in your absence is to remove moisture from the air). If you • Turn off breaker to hot water heater. have a humidistat, set at 55. Change the AC filter. • Have someone check your unit ev - • Turn off inside water valves: under sinks, be- ery one to two weeks. (Remember, unchecked hind toilet and washing machine and hot water items can cost you thousands of dollars). heater. Drain water from pipes (open spigots). • Secure and store patio items. Patio furniture that can Schedule for water turn off by calling 727-799- become airborne during a storm should be stored inside 3417 option 6, visiting the Service Dept. at the your unit. East Activity Center or by submitting an email at www. • Hurricane shutters and awnings should be otowclearwaterinfo.com. lowered and secure. ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS July 2012 / Page 63 Building highlights: Resident earns U.S. citizenship; couple explores Gulf Coast Ask Karen Bay how it feels to City, where they found a spot close to become a U.S. citizen, and she will smile the beach and enjoyed the beautiful when she tells you about herself. crystal clear waters of the Gulf for She’s been a regular Florida visitor three days. for 14 years as a Canadian Snowbird. Then it was off to New Orleans But due to estate planning, better to see the sights. They toured the insurance benefits through her husband beautiful Garden District and saw the Ted’s employment, and because she is historic French Quarter. Finally, after able to get dual citizenship, she figured visiting Bourbon Street, they strolled it was the right time. through one of New Orleans’ original So one fine memorable day cemeteries. Karen visited the Jewish Center and After leaving New Orleans, it was enrolled in facilitator classes. There she on to Biloxi for a final night before learned about U.S. history, government Following the passing of an heading home. structures in the U.S., the American oral exam, being fingerprinted, and Both Carol and Phil report that Constitution, and studied materials receiving a U.S. passport, Karen is this trip is definitely worth taking! which helped her get through it all in now a proud citizen of the U.S.A. an interesting way. We say congratulations to Karen and There were teachers and even welcome to all the benefits of being OTOW Press Association lawyers there who helped others an American! There will be no Press Association through language barriers throughout Ever since Phil and Carol Fisher the course. Karen witnessed how got their camper, they planned a trip meetings in July. The next Press many people were helped to overcome to New Orleans. Carol had never been Association meeting will be held at obstacles and saw how thrilled they and had always longed to go. Finally the 1:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 2, in the were to have the honor of becoming opportunity came, so they took off at East Activity Center card room. American citizens. the end of May. First stop was Panama Need An Extra Newspaper? Copies of the OTOW News are available in the East and West Activity Center lobbies. Page 64 / July 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS Don’t forget to use the ‘sharing’ bins by the mailboxes Another month gone by and I’m Costello: I heard that you are a real Abbott: Well, Start doesn’t actually still waiting to find some stories from computer expert. stop the computer. my neighbors to put in this column. Abbott: Well, I don’t know… Costello: I knew it! So what do I Please help me out here folks, and put Costello: Yes-sir-ee. You know your press? your contributions in the envelope on stuff. And you’re going to train me. Abbott: Start. the bulletin board. In the meantime, I’ll Abbott: Really? Costello: Start what? share a few tidbits of my own. Costello: Uh huh. And I am here for Abbott: Start button. The newly-painted outgoing my first lesson. Costello: Start button to do what? mailboxes and package boxes look so Abbott: O.K. Lou. What do you want Abbott: Shut down. nice and fresh. Thanks to Linda Myers to know? Costello: You don’t have to get rude! for her hard work putting the new labels Costello: I am having no problem Abbott: No, no, no! That’s not what on all the boxes. turning it on, but I heard that you should I meant. Our black bins by the mailboxes be very careful how you turn it off. Costello: Then say what you mean. and garbage room are a great place for Abbott: That’s true Abbott: To shut down the computer, sharing books and all kinds of odds Here’s another Abbott and Costello Costello: So, here I am working on my press… and ends. I’ve found many good books routine I hope you’ll enjoy. new computer and I want to turn it off. Costello: Don’t say, “Start!” there, and then I put them back when Abbott & Costello: What do I do? Abbott: Then what do you want me I’m done so someone else can enjoy Turn Off Your Computer! Abbott: Well, first you press the Start to say? them. I even found an “ab roller” in Costello: Hey, Abbott! button, and then… Costello: Look, if I want to turn off great condition; now I just need to start Abbott: Yes, Lou? Costello: No, I told you, I want to the computer, I am willing to press the using it! Costello: I just got my first turn it off. Stop button, the End button and the As you all must know by now, my computer. Abbott: I know, you press the Start Cease and Desist button, but no one in mother, Miriam Braun, lives right above Abbott: That’s great Lou. What did button… his right mind presses the Start to Stop. my next-door neighbors. Memorial Day you get? Costello: Wait a second. I want to turn Abbott: But that’s what you do. weekend we enjoyed a visit from family Costello: A Pentium II-266, with 40 it off. Off! I know how to start it. So tell Costello: And you probably Go at who live in Columbus, Ga. Of course, Megs of RAM, a 2.1 Gig hard drive, and me what to do. Stop signs, and Stop at green lights. we had to make a trip to the beach for a 24X CD-ROM. Abbott: I did. Abbott: Don’t be ridiculous. dinner at Frenchy’s and a sunset. Then Abbott: That’s terrific, Lou. Costello: When? Costello: I am being ridiculous? Well. in June, more family — this time from Costello: But I don’t know what any Abbott: When I told you to press the I think it’s about time we started this Athens, Ga. of it means! Start button. conversation. Have a Happy and safe Fourth of Costello: Why should I press the Start Abbott: You will in time. Abbott: What are you talking about? July, and remember, it’s not just about the button? Costello: That’s exactly why I am here Costello: I am starting this conversation picnics and fireworks. Let’s all give thanks Abbott: To shut off the computer. to see you. right now. Good-bye! that we live in this wonderful country! Abbott: Oh? Costello: I press Start to stop? ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS July 2012 / Page 65 Wedding bells ring for couple Victor and Carmel Tomich really Reporter caps off spring with got it on with the whirlwind arrival of family from New York, Oregon, nostalgic trip to Europe Pennsylvania, and Idaho. Children and grandchildren gathered and then it Renovations and repairs: Our was off to Stuart, Fla., to attend their parking lot has been re-surfaced granddaughter’s wedding — Dawn about an inch or so and parking Elizabeth and John. I’m sure John numbers re-painted. Now we need was impressed with the loving family to replace the building clock in he married into. our lobby. Thanks to our former Vic and Carmel got to meet their treasurer for replacing the popular latest great-granddaughter, Charlotte wagon, which broke down after Justine, only 2 months old. Charlotte’s much use by residents. Welcome to Linda and Donald big sister, Tegan, was also there. The took time out from his busy schedule reunion was complete with eight Rice, new owners of the condo and international travels to help her where their daughter resides. children, 20 grandchildren and 12 celebrate — a thoughtful son. great-grandchildren. A lot of work but A new canopy has been installed Barbra also shared that Henry was a lot of joy — a family reunion and a for Aggie Matthews to offer even new friends from my Facebook having a birthday. Henry is a snow- wedding. What a blessing to experience more shade than the high and lush page along with my family and such a fantastic family celebration. white Maltese and is now 9 years old. oak tree in the back of her condo. old-time friends. Sy Mackey visited her son Dennis Barbra pointed out that nine dog years The daughter of the late Patrick We hiked in the Alps and and his wife Laura in Manchester, is 63 in people years, making him a Montgomery just started a complete admired the glorious views, as well as New Hampshire. A quick trip, but one true senior citizen! condo renovation. A renovation in strolled in the beautiful parks, visited Henry received birthday cards filled with love. Sy reports that it is still another condo has been completed spas, rode bicycles and snapped and many treats from his friends and cold up there. and everything cleaned up. pictures everywhere. admirers. Happy birthday to you both! The Azores ladies had lunch at the We wish a happy birthday to In addition to picnics, we took Haven’t heard much from the Helen Morris, who is 92 years young Wildflower Cafe June 21. I haven’t heard children to a chocolate factory and what the Azores ROMEOS did that day, whack-a-ballers, but I’m sure they are on July 5th! to a petting farm where kids feed but I’m sure they went someplace good braving the heat and meeting at 2 p.m. Judy and Larry Ishida visited and had a great time. on Sundays for a quick round, and then their original home in Ohio to deer. We especially enjoyed visiting While searching my envelope off to the 19th hole to recover. celebrate a family wedding. a high-caliber winery producing an for news items, I met Barbra Huntley Please drop your news items in my I travelled to Europe for a award-winning champagne in Gornja and her guard dog, Henry. Barbra had envelope on the bulletin board. Gotta’ month and visited Croatia, Slovenia Radgona, Slovenia. a birthday in early June and her son keep me informed of the building’s and Austria. I enjoyed meeting Happy Independence Day! John, an industrial designer from Philly, goings-on. Thanks! 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JULY 1 – 31

1 Sun...... 2:00 PM...... C...... Wii Bowling (every Sunday) 4 Wed...... 6:00 PM...... S...... Capistrano Building Meeting 4 Wed...... 6:00 PM...... V’s...... Baby Boomers Meeting 6 Fri...... 2:00 PM...... S...... Travel Club Meeting 7 Sat...... 6:00 PM...... S...... Lambda Club Pool Party 9 Mon...... 2:00 PM...... S...... German Interest Group 9 Mon...... 10:30 AM...... Starlite...... Entertainment Committee Meeting 12 Thur...... 9:30 AM...... A...... Good Neighbors Get-Aquainted Coffee 13 Fri...... 7:00 PM...... A...... Irish Club Meeting 13 Fri...... 7:00 PM...... CR & K...... Lambda Club Meeting 14 Sat...... 8:00 PM...... A...... Entertainment Committee Dance 15 Sun...... 2:00 PM...... A...... Entertainment Committee: Sunday in the Park 15 Sun...... 6:00 PM...... Starlite...... Karaoke 16 Mon...... 9:30 AM...... A...... Free Ear & Eye Screening 17 Tue...... 5:00 PM...... CR & K...... Bible Study Potluck 17 Tue...... 11:00 AM...... R...... Retired Educators Group 19 Thur...... 6:00 PM...... V’s...... Baby Boomers Meeting 26 Thur...... 2:00 PM...... Starlite...... Democrat Club Meeting 28 Sat...... 6:00 PM...... CR...... Lambda Club Activity Night 29 Sun...... 6:00 PM...... Starlite...... Karaoke

CALENDAR KEY A ...... Auditorium CL ...... Classroom R ...... Rainbow Room (W) C ...... Card Room K ...... Kitchen S ...... Sunrise Room (W) CR ...... Craft Room L ...... Lecture Room V ...... Veranda

Canada Day Sunday, July 1 Happy Independence Day! Wednesday, July 4 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS July 2012 / Page 67

MONDAY East Activity Center West Activity Center 1:30...... Shuffleboard 7:00 AM...... Coffee Corner 8:00 AM..... West pool closed 8–9 for cleaning 5:00...... Pinochle 7:30...... Women’s Tennis 8:30...... Exercise Class 6:00...... Ron’s Poker 8:00...... Ladies Exercise Class 1:00 PM...... 9-Ball Tournament 6:00...... Larry’s Poker 8:00...... Men’s Tennis Doubles 2:00...... Chess Club West Activity Center 8:00...... Bonesavers Exercise Class 6:00...... Mahjong 8:00 AM..... West pool closed 8–9 for cleaning 8:30...... Entertainment Comm. Ticket Sales WEDNESDAY 8:30...... Exercise Class 9:00...... Water Exercise Class East Activity Center 12:30 PM ...Gym closed 12:30-2:30 (cleaning) 9:00...... Computer Help 7:00 AM...... Coffee Corner 2:00...... Chess Club 9:00...... Slimnastics 7:30...... Women’s Tennis 6:00...... Pinochle 10:00...... Aerobics 8:00...... Ladies Strength Training/Weightlifting 6:30...... Scotch Doubles Pool Tournament 11:30...... Duplicate Bridge 8:00...... Men’s Tennis Doubles 11:30...... Contract Bridge FRIDAY 8:00...... Bonesavers Exercise Class 1:30...... Shuffleboard East Activity Center 9:00...... Water Exercise Class 1:30...... Tai Chi Yang (Beginners) 7:00 AM...... Coffee Corner 9:00...... Sewing Class 2:30...... Tai Chi Yang (Ongoing) 7:30...... Women’s Tennis 9:00...... Good Neighbors Veterans Project 5:00...... Jim R’s Poker 8:00...... Ladies Strength Training/Weightlifting 9:00...... Good Neighbors Craft Workshop 6:00...... Ron’s Poker 8:00...... Men’s Tennis Doubles 9:00...... Veranda Consignment 6:00...... Contract Bridge 8:00...... Bonesavers Exercise Class 9:00...... Computer Help 6:30...... Bingo 9:00...... Jewelry Making & Stone Polishing 9:00...... Slimnastics 9:00...... Water Exercise Class West Activity Center 10:00...... Cribbage 9:00...... Ceramics 8:30 AM...... Exercise Class 10:00...... Aerobics 9:00...... Pinochle 9:00...... Photo IDs 11:30...... Duplicate Bridge 9:00...... Computer Help 10:00...... Men’s Exercise Class 1:00 PM...... 500 Card Game 9:00...... Slimnastics 12:30 PM....Gym closed 12:30-2:30 (cleaning) 1:00...... Double Deck Pinochle 12:00 PM...... Library 12:30...... Mahjong 1:00...... Painting Pals 1:00...... Mahjong 5:00...... Mahjong 1:30...... Tai Chi Yang (Beginners) 5:30...... Lela’s Poker 6:30...... 8-Ball Tournament 2:30...... Tai Chi Yang (Ongoing) 5:30...... Pete’s Poker TUESDAY 5:30...... Lela’s Poker 6:00...... Larry’s Poker East Activity Center 5:30...... Pete’s Poker 6:00...... Contract Bridge 7:00 AM...... Coffee Corner 5:30...... Sheila’s Poker 7:00...... Hand & Foot Canasta 6:00...... Contract Bridge 8:00...... Ladies Exercise Class West Activity Center 6:00...... Baby Boomers Movie Night 8:00...... Ladies 18-Hole Golf 8:30 AM...... Exercise Class 8:00...... Men’s Tennis Doubles West Activity Center 10:00...... Men’s Exercise Class 9:00...... Jewelry Making & Stone Polishing 8:30 AM...... Exercise Class 1:00 PM...... Chess Club 9:00...... Water Exercise Class 10:00...... Men’s Exercise Class 6:00...... 5 & 10 Poker 9:00...... Horseshoes 1:00 PM...... Mahjong 9:00...... Caring & Sharing Group 6:00...... Don’s Poker SATURDAY 9:00...... Computer Help 6:30...... Ladies Que’t Billiards Club East Activity Center 9:00...... Slimnastics 8:00 AM...... Men’s Tennis Doubles THURSDAY 9:30...... Ladies 9-Hole Golf 8:30...... Computer Club Meeting East Activity Center 10:00...... Aerobics 8:30...... Line Dancing 7:00 AM...... Coffee Corner 10:00...... Philosophy Club 11:30...... Duplicate Bridge 10:30...... Ballroom Dance Class 8:00...... Ladies Exercise Class 12:00 PM...... Min’s Poker 11:00...... Yoga 8:00...... Men’s Tennis Doubles 12:00...... Putting 12:00...... Library 8:30...... Entertainment Comm. Ticket Sales 1:00...... Casual Bridge 12:00 PM...... Ceramics 9:00...... Jewelry Making & Stone Polishing 1:30...... Tai Chi Yang (Beginners) 1:00...... Poker 9:00...... Water Exercise Class 2:30...... Tai Chi Yang (Ongoing) 1:00...... Canasta 9:00...... Computer Help SUNDAY 1:00...... Line Dancing 9:00...... Slimnastics East Activity Center 5:30...... Dominos 10:00...... Aerobics 2:00 PM...... Wii Bowling 6:00...... Pinochle 11:00...... Yoga 6:30...... Bob B.’s Poker 12:00 PM...... Bob B’s Poker 6:30...... Tom’s Poker 12:00...... Contract Bridge 7:00...... Bible Study Club 1:00...... Drawing Class Page 68 / July 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS Golfer has a reason to play – no matter how hot or humid

In mid-June, Rich Raley was golfing the On Top of the World nine-hole course during the hottest time of the day, but he was scheduled to have knee surgery later in the week and knew he would be unable to golf for a long time. After this chip shot on No. 7, Rich said he didn’t care how hot it was outside — he just wanted to play. (OTOW News photo by Doug Kates) ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS July 2012 / Page 69 OTOW BUS COMES DIRECTLY TO YOU!

For reservations, call 799-3417, then press #7 of the voice menu. (Seating is limited. Make reservations 24 hours in advance.)

Note: OTOW bus service is for THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF OTOW residents WITH A VALID ACTIVITY CARD

Tuesday Morning Specials Wednesday Morning Thursday Morning Friday Morning See Posting in Bus Publix (Sunset & Belcher) Publix (Sunset & Belcher) Super Wal-Mart Paradise/West Side...... 9 to 9:20 a.m. Paradise/West Side...... 8 to 8:20 a.m. Paradise/West Side...... 8 to 8:20 a.m. Paradise/West Side...... 8 to 8:20 a.m. East Side...... 9:25 to 9:45 a.m. East Side...... 8:25 to 8:45 a.m. East Side...... 8:25 to 8:45 a.m. East Side...... 8:25 to 8:45 a.m.

Tuesday Afternoon Wednesday Afternoon Thursday Afternoon Friday Afternoon K-Mart & Countryside Mall Publix (Sunset & U.S. 19) Publix (Sunset & U.S. 19) Super Wal-Mart Paradise/West Side... 12:30 to 12:50 p.m. Paradise/West Side...... 11 to 11:20 a.m. Paradise/West Side...... 11 to 11:20 a.m. Paradise/West Side...... 11 to 11:20 a.m. East Side...... 12:55 to 1:15 p.m. East Side...... 11:25 to 11:45 a.m. East Side...... 11:25 to 11:45 a.m. East Side...... 11:25 to 11:45 a.m.

Resident Guidelines for Riding the Bus

• This service is provided to our residents at no charge. • If you create a safety hazard or cause unsafe distractions to the driver, • Thank you, but the driver is prohibited from accepting tips. you will not be permitted on the bus. • Due to limited seating, we cannot accept multi-day reservations. • The bus driver picks up passengers with reservations only. • Reservations are first come, first served, and may only be made 24 hours • You must be able to transfer on your own to ride the bus. in advance. • Medical devices may be restricted due to passenger load. • The reservation phone number is for seat reservations only. Please leave • Eating and drinking on the bus is prohibited. your name, trip request, building and unit number, and phone number. • Shopping bag limits and size restrictions are at the driver’s discretion. • If you live on the second floor of a two-story building, or if your building’s elevator is out of service, the driver will carry your bags to • Shopping time is 90 minutes and begins at the first drop off. your front door. The driver is strictly prohibited from entering your unit. • If space allows, residents with current Activity cards may catch a • The SCA staff takes their directions from SCA management. Please refer one-way ride home on the bus. all questions and concerns to the Service Department. Page 70 / July 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS CLASSIFIED This Classified section is a service to the OTOW community. There is no charge to residents for this service. Items must be priced under $500 and copy must be 20 words or less including phone number (or four column lines). Submitter’s name and building name must be included, but will not be published. If the submitters’s name and building is not included with the ad, it will not be accepted for publication. Please note: We do not accept ads for automobiles, firearms, yard/ building sales, apartments for sale or rent, or employment. Ads must be placed in the boxes marked OTOW News in the East and West Activity Centers or dropped off at the newspaper office. Ad deadline is the 15th of the month preceding publication date. Ads received late will be placed in the next available issue. Only one (1) ad per person per month will be accepted.

FOR SALE Two 24” walnut bar stools, like new $100. Aluminum party folding table, 6-ft., for 386-5752 inside or outside use, excellent condition $25. Collectable books, magazines, memorabilia 210-7883 of Princess Diana, all in excellent condition, Bicycle, men’s 27-speed giant mountain will deal with you, everything must go. bike, fully equipped, excellent condition 418-8686 $225 OBO. 286-6484 Complete acrylic art studio: 19 tubes, Moving boxes: 6 wardrobe, 7 large, 7 small 36 brushes, metal easel, etc., never used. $75; 2 end tables, Broyhill dark pine $40/both; 791-1264 2 lamps, large ceramic, white shades $40/ both; stereo 5-disc changer, $30. 736-4056 WANTED Antique dining table, long with 2 pop-up Poker players for east side. No wild cards, leafs, excellent condition, great for sunroom no high/low. 5:30–9:30 p.m. Wednesdays by windows $100. 712-1906 and Fridays. 669-3867 Plush synthetic fiber area rugs, color-fast, easy Experienced mah-jongg players wanted at the clean, brown/gold Persian design; 5 custom- East Activity Center, blue room, from 1–3 cut various sizes $150 set, OBO individual. p.m. Friday afternoons. Just show up if you 286-7314 want to play. Scrabble games with tiles wanted. Stainless fridge, 4 cu. ft., new; also shelves, Call 726-5945 china cabinet, oak table/chairs, antique coffee table, desk/chair. 615-389-1093 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS July 2012 / Page 71 Page 72 / July 2012 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS