September 2014 Published Since 1968 Only Good News for 46 Years Volume 46 No. 9 OTOW’s longest, current employee didn’t have the dream, but he helped build it By Doug Kates unloader. He then progressed Editor to building walls, ordering When Sidney Colen had a materials, creating ground dream to build a condomini- work and eventually a super- um complex in Clearwater, he intendent. first had to find people willing Next month, Scotty will to build it. turn 83. He is currently in In April 1969, Wilbur charge of street signs, con- “Scotty” Young stepped for- struction signs, picking up ward and said he would help parts and equipment, and Mr. Colen make his dream transportation. come true. Overall, in 45 years, he Forty-five years later, 91 said the worst injury he ever buildings later, and thousands experienced was slamming his of residents later, Scotty is thumb with a hammer, but ad- still on the job. mits it happened several times. In fact, Scotty is currently He also said the construc- the longest, active employee tion business has changed on the On Top of the World drastically. Early in his career, payroll. He’s been here so an individual was asked to per- long, there is no paperwork form a multi-variety of tasks officially stating his first day from construction to lawn on the job. Some of his co- maintenance to electrical. workers joke, his application At the current time, Scot- was chiseled into a rock, but ty still reports to work at 5 all the rocks were thrown a.m. When asked if he ever away a long time ago. takes the time to look back, Back in 1969, only a few he says “yes.” buildings existed, roads were “I love it here,” he said. made of dirt and there were a “I love the people. I love the lot of empty lots waiting for a Colens. I love the office help. construction crew. I just enjoy coming to work Like any employee start- every day. ing a new job, Scotty said he This is where it all started 45 years ago for Scotty Young. His first job at On “At first, I didn’t realize was nervous on the first day, what Mr. Colen had on his Top of the World was to help construct Building No. 1. (Photo by Doug Kates) but at the same time, he knew mind to build a community right away he was beginning a helped build it up.” was, in fact, the last build- condo constructed. When like this, but he really did have project that would be amaz- Scotty estimates that from ing actually constructed by Scotty reported to work on a vision and it really did come ing once completed. 1969 to the early 1990s, he OTOW’s own crews. Many his first day, Building 4 and true.” “I knew this was a big contributed to the construc- buildings were constructed by Building 5 were already done, If there is a disappoint- deal,” Scotty said. “A lot of tion of more than 50 build- outside contractors, and most and across the street, Building ment, it’s stopping after 91 the buildings were sold be- ings. His first assignment was buildings with numbers 80 2 was already completed and buildings. fore they were even put into Building 1 – the New World and higher were actually fin- was home to the real estate of- “I’m ready to go lay out the ground. It’s actually pret- French Building – and his last ished before Valencia. fice and model home center. another building,” Scotty said. ty neat, to tell you the truth. assignment was Building 72 – What you might not know Scotty was 37 when he I would … if they asked me I worked on the buildings. I the Valencia Building – which is Building 1 was not the first got started and he was a pallet to.” Page 2 /September 2014 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS September 2014 / Page 3 August renovations continue in September It’s been a fun and exciting sum- the Florida Department of Elder Af- This is a new charity, replacing mer with many projects and renova- fairs’ mission by providing free and Rally for a Cure, and takes place in tions completed. unbiased health insurance counseling a new month and has a new format. We appreciate your patience with through a dedicated network of vol- Please watch for more information in the limited access to the amenities dur- unteers, empowering Florida seniors the On Top of the World newspaper. ing this time. to make informed health care choices. Please join them for this informa- Reminders Front Garden Fountains tive session hosted by Nadine Raver. Please do not place pool chairs or Renovations on the front garden chaise loungers in front of the rescue fountains began on Aug. 18. We an- Senior EXPO hooks hanging in the East Activity ticipate this project to take about three Good Neighbors and the Commu- Center and West Activity Center pool weeks so please pardon our dust dur- nity Service Office will be hosting this deck areas. ing this time. year’s Senior Expo. Also, keep the pool chairs and East Activity Center Starlite Room. on Mark your calendar and plan on at- chaise loungers on the pool deck only. Activity Center Renovations Thursday, Sept. 18 and Friday, Sept. 19 tending this fun event Saturday, Nov. 1 Do not remove them from the deck As a reminder, the Billiards Room from 9 a.m. to noon. The cost is $15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event this area. will be closed for renovations approxi- and is payable the first day of class. year will include many new vendors, The renovated pool areas have mately two weeks beginning Aug. 25. Additional classes may be offered music and prizes. been designated with smoking and The East Activity Center shade in the future, but will be based on need non-smoking areas. The smoking ar- awnings have been installed and look and those dates will be announced. Good Neighbors eas are located at the back of the pool great. The end result is a beautiful new A registration form for this Opera Tampa will be performing deck and away from the Activity Cen- pool area for all to enjoy! month’s class can be found on page at the East Activity Center Auditorium ter buildings. Please use the cans pro- 55 and needs to be submitted to the on Thursday, Nov. 13 during Good vided for cigarette disposal. Lawn Bowling Court newspaper office no later than Sept. Neighbors Get Acquainted Coffee The lawn bowling staging area 11. Thursday. Please come and enjoy the I would like to once again thank canopy and concrete pad are currently show. the SCA staff for their hard work and under repair. We anticipate this area to SHINE Suncoast Hospice assistance in maintaining our beautiful be closed for two to four weeks while Shine will host a Question and Golfing for A Cure facilities. We think they do a great job repairs are made. Answer Medicare Workshop on Oct. Jan. 13, 2015 “Save the Date” for and if you think so too please write a 16. The event will be scheduled in the Golfing for Suncoast Hospice. note and drop it off at the Commu- AAA Senior Drivers Course East Activity Center Large Card room The Ladies Golf Club says to wear nity Service Office. Let us know so we The next AAA Senior Defen- from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. your best golf attire and join everyone can share your good comments with sive Driver Course will be held at the The SHINE program supports for a fun-filled day of helping others. the staff.

This was a view of the EAC swimming pool just minutes away from reopening to residents. The pavers are new, the lawn chairs are new and the edge of the pool received a coat of fresh paint. What you can’t see is the new shade, which was added the final week of last month.

(OTOW News photo by Doug Kates) Page 4 /September 2014 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS Preventative maintenance Your Association has been busy UPCOMING PROJECTS proved additions (screws, nails, plant making improvements around the Painting/Waterproofing: Buildings hangars, etc.). Please keep in mind that community this summer. 32 and 38 are scheduled to have their ALL additions to the common ele- Many of the large laurel oaks, front facades repainted in September. ment require a modification permit. which have been in decline, have been Please keep in mind that all start dates If residents are not sure about what removed. These will be replaced with are approximate and inclement weath- items (like wall mountings) require a longer lasting live oaks. er may affect scheduling. modification permit, please stop by Your Board is committed to keep- Flooring Projects: Replacements the Community Service Office at the ing On Top of the World a well-treed scheduled for the month of Septem- East Activity Center and a representa- community. ber include the second and third floors tive will be glad to assist you. Earlier this year, the pool and deck of Building 43. Please remember that area at the West Activity Center was this work is affected in the overnight INSPECTION SERVICES renovated and the deck finished out hours to minimize any inconvenience The fall of 2014 will see an empha- in pavers. We have had only positive unit. The Association is responsible to the community. Please exercise cau- sis on addressing parking violations, comments on this work. The deck at for the area between the units. By the tion if you find yourself in proximity as well as vehicle registration compli- the East Activity Center was also re- time you hear from a neighbor about to these posted work areas. ance. The management company asks finished in pavers. New shade areas flooding, you have already flooded Construction, roofing and large that all of our residents make sure that have been installed as well. Certain the Association’s property. You will scope projects: The construction de- they keep their vehicle registrations up limited areas will be defined for smok- be responsible for the damage to your partment will be working on a main- to date to avoid any issues. ers around the pools. unit and contents, your neighbor’s tenance project along the front facade Boat compliance is another area If you attended the Association damage, and damage to Association of Building 16 beginning in late Au- where residents will see an increased meeting in June, you may remember property. gust and continuing into September. presence by the Inspection Services that the matter of smoking was a topic Water damage can be very expen- The majority of this work will be per- Division. The management company of questions. Smoking does tend to be sive to repair, even more so if you’ve formed utilizing lift equipment and is asking that all residents make sure a polarizing topic. Consideration has failed to keep your homeowner’s in- will require the temporary closure that they keep current on their boat been given to making the common surance in place. Your air conditioner of different parking spaces over the registrations, as well as ensuring that areas entirely smoke free. The better is the owner’s responsibility to main- length of the project. A management their watercraft is seaworthy. Boats track may be to increasingly limit the tain, repair, or replace. It is a simple company representative will leave considered to be in disrepair will be areas where smoking is allowed. matter to contract with a reputable air door hangars in advance of the work noticed for non-compliance and ulti- The Billiards Room at the West conditioning contractor for preventive for residents that are affected. As al- mately impounded if measures are not Activity Center is scheduled to get maintenance two times a year. ways, we ask that residents please limit taken to correct the issue. four (4) new regulation tables. Two (2) An excellent and very affordable any foot traffic in and around the work The Inspection Services Divi- of the existing tables will be retired early warning device is the Gizmode area while these maintenance activities sion is also working in tandem with from service permanently inasmuch as Water Screamer. If you can success- are underway. community residents to get building they are beyond reasonable repair. fully put batteries in a flashlight, you Sidewalk panel replacements are storage and bike rooms in compli- Last year, staff went through and can operate this small device. It really an improvement that the construction ance. Many times residents move and removed the hodge-podge of pool is that simple to use. The device has department will continue to perform leave unwanted items, use more than racks and random furnishings installed a small sensor that you place under throughout the community as the their allotted space causing an incon- by residents or left in the facility. Go- the water heater or on the floor under year progresses. Hi-reach equipment venience for other residents, or store ing forward, only racks, equipment, the air handler. If the sensor contacts will also be operating in many areas prohibited items in these areas. Resi- and furnishings provided by the Asso- moisture, the alarm sounds and pro- as fall approaches. Tree removal (and dents may request a storage room in- ciation will be allowed. vides warning. This device is available replanting), stucco maintenance, and spection through the Community Ser- The roof in that building was re- at cost, through our Community Ser- roofline inspections are just a few of vice Office if they believe they have a placed last year, but not before a small vice Office. Look for the display ad- the regularly scheduled tasks that the compliance problem. leak damaged the interior of one wall. vertisement on the adjacent page for maintenance company performs. The removal of plantings located The repair of that damaged area will more details. The structural inspections and cor- above and around the potable wa- be completed and the area repainted. Speaking of expensive losses, if rection program (an inspection process ter meters that service the individual Your Board has additional capi- your condo has a washer or dryer that by which the management’s construc- units, as well as stair well areas, is also tal improvement projects in the year was not part of the original construc- tion and roofing departments affect ongoing. The management company ahead. I’ll be writing more about these tion, it needs to be inspected by a li- repairs on headers, tower elements, is asking that all residents comply and in future articles as the work is sched- censed plumber, electrician, and appli- walkways, sidewalks, parapets, columns, not replant the areas. Plants or other uled. ance specialist. railings, center core doors, etc.) will be items found in these areas will be re- Many of the “boot-leg” installa- an ongoing process throughout this and moved without notice and disposed of HOME MAINTENANCE tions violate Standard Building Codes future years. As building’s age, more de- as they hinder the proper maintenance Preventative Home Maintenance because they are (1) not properly wired tailed inspection and assessments are of these meters in the future. Saves You Money: For September I into the house electrical panel and are required. Timely reporting of mainte- Please keep in mind that the con- want to focus on your air handler. Your at imminent risk of causing an electri- nance matters by residents is helpful to dominium association requires a mod- air conditioner is working away…until cal fire, (2) are not properly drained the continuing success of this program. ification request for any landscape al- it stops or it starts to flood out of the and present a flood hazard, and (3) the Construction crews continue to terations. Many times decorative rocks condensation pan. If not addressed dryers are improperly vented into the patch and paint areas in center core or landscaping is installed without the immediately, you will wind up with space between the floors, thus creating and walkway areas from years of un- advance approval of the association, more than just soggy carpet. a very serious fire hazard to both you approved brackets, hangars, and at- and the removal and disposal of these You may not notice the leak un- and your neighbors. tachments. The Inspection Services items becomes the responsibility of til you hear from an angry downstairs TALK ABOUT A TRIPLE PLAY Department is currently in the process the violator. Please, always apply for neighbor or you flood out your own OF HAZARDS! of inspecting and removing all unap- approval before you install. ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS September 2014 / Page 5 is the name of the game Clutter enforcement is another that do. If you have an awning, please item which requires regular monitor- arrange for its inspection through the ing by the management company. This Community Service Office at the East Please keep in mind that the condominium includes the tagging and removal of Activity Center. excessive furnishings placed in the cen- association requires a modification request ter core, walkways and end stairwell ar- LANDSCAPING PROJECTS for any landscape alterations. Many times eas. Remember, much of the material Landscaping enhancements will placed there was unapproved by your continue across property in Septem- decorative rocks or landscaping is association and may actually violate the ber. installed without the advance approval of life safety code for building access. The increased rainfall at this time Awning inspections continue to of year allows the sod/plants to easily the association, and the removal and take place by the Inspection services take root. disposal of these items becomes the division of the management com- The crews working on these proj- responsibility of the violator. Please, pany. The Clearwater area has seen ects may need to temporarily cordon an increase in storms and rainfall the off parking spots or sidewalks while always apply for approval before you install. last few years, and as a result, many green supplies are delivered and in- of the awning attachment points have stalled. Please excuse our dust while been weakened to the point where the we work on these beautification proj- recovery and clean-up. Association. Many of the older alu- “clamshell” style awning must be re- ects. Residents need to be prepared to minum awnings that have been so moved to halt any further damage to remove personal items that may be- popular around the community do the structure. HURRICANE SEASON come missiles in high winds. What not comply with any wind rating and The management company con- As we move deeper into storm can’t be taken inside needs to be tied would not be allowed to be installed tinues to contact owners regarding season, focus may be shifting to storm down or otherwise secured from be- today. If they are damaged in a wind their compromised older style awnings preparations. This means acting fast coming a wind-driven hazard. Aw- storm event, these older awnings may in disrepair or with weak attachment on sometimes less than 24 hours no- nings must be folded down and closed not be replaced with the same prod- points. As noted in prior articles, the tice to secure buildings and equipment secure. uct. Fortunately, there are new prod- “clamshell” awnings do not meet from possible wind and rain damage, I will again remind all residents ucts on the market that do have wind building code for wind resistance. as well as making sure everyone is clear that shutters and awnings must have ratings and have been approved by the Fortunately, there are new products on their post storm responsibilities for a wind rating and be approved by the Association for installation. Page 6 /September 2014 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS Kenneth Colen, Publisher • Doug Kates, Editor • Dave Hart, Asst. Editor Press Association Officers Yvonne Courtney, President Jackie Dooley, Vice President • Arlene Bergen, Secretary

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Classifieds ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS September 2014 / Page 7 Community begins recycling and construction projects are at peak I want to start off by thanking the swimming pool with the intent that Not only does appearance have an Baby Boomers Club for their help in non-smokers would not have to walk impact on our property values, the im- kicking off our community wide recy- through smoke to reach their destina- pact on life/safety could be significant. cling program. tion at the pool. Insurance is experienced based, Thanks to their efforts, each Common Area Clean-up the more adverse experiences, the apartment has a copy of Waste Man- The common area and building higher the cost of insurance with agement’s recycling brochure with inspections currently underway have those higher insurance costs reflected instructions. We ask all residents to revealed non-compliant items in the in the maintenance fee. review the brochures and posters pro- common areas and points of ingress/ You can see how the actions or vided at your unit center cores and in egress. inaction of one resident, who feels the On Top of the World newspaper, The Inspection Services Depart- the rules don’t apply to him, can have and adhere to the recycling restrictions ment does remove unapproved items a huge impact on us. It’s not just an as indicated to make this program a reduced occupancy in the summer present in common areas, especially issue of what looks good to you, success. months. To complete these projects those presenting a hazard or imped- what works for you or whenever your As a reminder, recycling bins are during higher occupancy time, like ing lawn and maintenance crews and neighbor complies, then you will. It is not to be used for animal waste, left- winter, with twice the amount of ve- EMS/Sheriff Dept. personnel. a much bigger picture that affects each over food items and fast food bags. hicles and residents in house, would Damaged or structurally unsound one of us. These items should be bagged and not be prudent. items are disposed of. Items found in Underage/Unapproved Tenants placed in regular garbage waste cans. The work was extensive at both and around the buildings and grounds With your help, we continue to I am happy to report that since so pools and required multiple contrac- in good condition are placed in the have success in compliance of under- many of the buildings have embraced tors, at times overlapping each other. storage room of the corresponding age and/or unapproved tenants from the recycling effort, we are adding cans The products used for a portion building. the community. The On Top of the in response to the demand. of the renovations required a dry en- To repeat one of my previous col- World Community is designated as vironment for application, as well an umns, the rules and bylaws in place housing for persons who are fifty-five Pool Renovations extended drying time once applied. were not designed for one or a few, or (55) years of age or older. No minors I have spent a great deal of time in As you may recall, we had a very wet only those that wish to follow them. under the age of 17 may reside in any the community this summer, following spring, followed by a wet summer, The rules are made for all. unit. These same age-restrictions are up on the larger projects, and inspect- thus extending the time to complete Imagine how chaotic our roads applicable with the leasing of units, ing buildings and common areas, and the projects. would be if only a few of us had to which requires Association approval. I want to thank you for the positive We appreciate your patience and follow the rules and the rest of us Please continue to notify the Associa- feedback and comments. hope by now you have had the oppor- could drive as we wish, ignoring stop tion of any suspected underage/unap- I did get a few negative comments tunity to enjoy the refurbished ameni- lights, speed limits, etc.? proved tenant rule violations. regarding the length of time it took ties. We have a resident who feels it’s A complete set of the Amended to complete both pools, as well as the In the past few weeks, we have perfectly OK to have his mop and and Restated Rules of the On Top of time of year we chose to schedule the received many requests to make the bucket, dead plants full of mosquitos the World Condominium Association work. There will never be a good time OTOW swimming pools a no-smok- and full ashtrays in the balcony adja- can be obtained by visiting the Com- for any construction project and large ing campus. While this is certainly an cent to his unit. He thinks the appear- munity Service Office at the East Ac- projects, such as pool renovations item to be considered, at this time the ance is fine, but what if all of the bal- tivity Center or online at otowclear- and paving, are disruptive enough for compromise has been to designate conies and stairwells were full of these waterinfo.com (under the Community our community when we experience a “smoking” area at the back of the items? Information Tab). Steven Wright is a comedian who does his own work Steven Wright is a “Comedian’s more time you’ll have to catch up. Everywhere is within walking dis- Comedian” who writes his own ma- Borrow money from pessimists – tance if you have the time. terial and appears on stage with no Walter they don’t expect it back. When everything is coming your props or big production. You can’t have everything. Where way, you’re in the wrong lane. He paces back and forth across the Balderson would you put it? I intend to live forever - so far, so stage, throwing out one-liners, and you Curiosity killed the cat, but for a good. have to be alert to catch them all. while, I was a suspect. Bills travel through the mail at He is truly one of a kind with a Inside Showbiz I remember when the candle shop twice the speed of checks. most unusual mind. Here are some burned down. Everyone stood around Steven Wright was named the No. samples of his work: singing “Happy Birthday.” 23 on Comedy Central’s list of the 100 A clear conscience is usually the When I get real bored, I like to greatest stand-up comics of all time. sign of a bad memory. low average. drive downtown and get a great park- He was much in demand to write ma- I bought some batteries, but they What happens if you get scared ing spot, then sit in my car and count terial for other comedians including weren’t included. half to death twice? how many people ask if I’m leaving. Johnny Carson. It’s a small world, but I wouldn’t If at first you don’t succeed, sky- I was walking down the street However, he preferred to do his want to paint it. diving is not for you. wearing glasses when the prescription own material and it has served him Half the people you know are be- The sooner you fall behind, the ran out. well. Page 8 /September 2014 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS Think twice before adding a child to a deed Q. I think I should have my son’s (4) If the intention is to “protect” themselves (so long as you have prop- name put on the deed to my home in the homestead in the event of long erly named beneficiaries and contin- the event I have to go into a nursing term nursing home confinement, then gent beneficiaries and not your estate). home and also for probate avoiding it’s a particularly unwise thing to do The same applies for annuities purposes. Do you think it is a good since, in fact, by adding a child’s name and life insurance. If you have CDs idea to do that? on the deed, you have made a gift of a or stock brokerage accounts, you can portion of the value of the property. simply add the names of children as A. No. In almost all circumstances, Recently, I’ve had a spate of folks “Pay on Death” beneficiaries. Then, I definitely do NOT think it is a good who want to add their children’s names no probate is needed. idea to do that. to homestead property and I simply HOWEVER, what I have ALSO In the state of Florida, the home- cannot for the life of me understand been consistently saying is that each stead is the single most protected asset why anyone would do that when you person’s estate planning needs are indi- one has. When you put a child’s name take into consideration what I’ve just vidual to that person and the best way on that property, you, yourself, no lon- pointed out to you. — in my opinion, the ONLY way — ger own it. your property; My advice: Don’t do it. But what to know whether you need or should Now, you AND your child own it. (3) Adding a new owner to a deed the heck! Some folks will do it anyway have a living trust; or some other es- Potential concerns of which you who is not a spouse can affect the and then suffer the consequences. tate plan, is to sit down with your own ought to be aware are: amount of your homestead exemption estate planning or elder law attorney (1) If you choose to sell the home- under the Save-Our-Homes Cap. The Q. When am I able to apply for and discuss your goals. stead, you will need the child’s signa- reason is that when more than one the Homestead Exemption? Try it. You’ll like it! ture and possibly his spouse’s signature person owns property and some of --- (and therefore his/her acquiescence to those owners do not claim the home- A. You have to own AND occu- the sale) on the deed; stead exemption, only a partial cap is py your homestead on Jan. 1 and you Gerald R. Colen is an attorney (2) Since the property is not the granted and this could mean that the must apply no later than March 1. who is a member of both the National homestead of your child, any judg- real estate ad valorem tax might in- Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and ment against him/her could affect crease; Q. If I understand what you have the Academy of Florida Elder Law At- written in the past, you are saying that torneys. He concentrates his practice we don’t need a living trust because of law in the areas of real estate, elder Probate is not such a “big deal” and law, wills, trusts, probate, business law we should not worry about it. Is that and simple and complex estate plan- NOTICE correct? ning. He welcomes your questions and comments. This column is not intend- A. Trying to trap me, eh? ed to provide legal advice, but is only Important bulletin for all Didja get that question from some intended to provide limited informa- seminar maven? tion on the specific matters raised in On Top of the World residents What I have been saying quite the questions and answers. You should consistently is that there are ways to always consult your own attorney for A new standard has been implemented for sealants avoid probate that are simple and do specific advice. Mr. Colen is available that will affect window, awning and air conditioning not require having a living trust. for conferences at his law office at contractors performing work for OTOW residents. I have also said that many folks 7243 Bryan Dairy Road, Largo, Fl., who have been told they need living 33777. His phone number is (727) Residents should be aware that due to an extremely trusts, in fact, do not need them par- 545-8114. He is also pleased to re- ticularly if the purpose simply is to spond to email at his email address of high failure rate, silicone sealants are no longer avoid probate proceedings. [email protected] or through approved for use as a caulking and weatherproofing If all or most of what you have are his Web page at www.gcolen.com. In product within On Top of the World. IRAs or pension plans with death ben- Ocala, Fl., Mr. Colen is available by efits, you do not need a trust because appointment for legal conferences at Failure of the silicone sealant bond has resulted the IRA and pension plans are pro- the On Top of the World sales office, in water intrusion into units. This has resulted in bate avoidance mechanisms in and of which is located near Sid’s Cafe. significant water damage and costly repairs. WATER INTRUSION is a serious issue that may damage belongings and lead to mold growth.

Protect yourself by asking your contractor in advance if they are using an ACRYLIC URETHANE or POLY URETHANE sealant recommended for use by your Association. Applying the proper sealant, in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications, may prevent water intrusion.

Detailed information is available at the Community Service Office in the East Activity Center. Thank you for your attention to this matter. ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS September 2014 / Page 9 (OTOW News photos by Newcomers! Doug Kates)

Karen Zugay Ralph Lincoln and Pat Muchmore of North Carolina of Oklahoma

Regular Monday, Friday hours return in September September is here! by James Patterson, “The Beekeepers We may also do a Florida authors’ And since so many members and Ball” by Susan Wiggs, “Kiss and Tell” shelf in the library to feature inspiring volunteers will be back at On Top of by Fern Michaels and “Power Play” by Florida authors. Let us know your fa- the World, the library will be open Catherine Coulter. vorites. Monday 10 a.m. to 12 noon, and There are more on the way so keep As always, our First Friday Book Wednesday and Friday from noon to an eye on the Box Office club site for Sale continues with many choices for 2 p.m. updates. all. Although we don’t keep non-fic- We are looking forward to the fall We have also been given a copy of tion on our regular shelves, we have OPEN HOURS and new additions to our shelves. One a book written by Thom Barrett, an assorted biographies, true crime and Mondays 10 am-noon book is “Chestnut Street” by Maeve OTOW resident. It is titled “Every- political books on the hardcover shelf. Binchy. This book was in progress where an Angel: A Journey of Love, Lastly, thanks to all our supportive Wednesdays & Fridays when the author died and we have had Faith, Laughter and Heartbreak” and donors, we have fiction in paperback Noon-2 p.m. many requests for it. it is available on the New Books shelf. and hardcover. We also have “Top Secret Twenty- We would love to hear from other See you at the library! One” by Janet Evanovich, “Invisible” OTOW authors. Library News

Ice cream social Sept. 6 By Mary Widman We are looking forward to our meeting on Saturday, Sept. 6 at 6:15 p.m. in the East Activity Center. An ice cream social will be held for all members. Come join us to hear what future social events our club will hold. Singles Club Our president, Nancy McMullon, will announce some of her ideas for events in the coming year. Please join us to make new friends and meet some old friends, too. Our meetings are on the first Saturday of every month at 6:15 p.m. in the EAC. For further information about the singles club you may call Dorothy Carpenito at 796-4460. Page 10 /September 2014 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS From now on, Baby Boomers will always select the appropriate wine By Rita Kress een Costume Party Dance, with live music Have you hosted a wine and cheese by Louie Bravo, will be held Oct. 30, from tasting party, or had a few friends over for 5-9 p.m. in the West Activity Center Sun- dinner, but didn’t know how to select your rise Room. wine for the night? Tickets are $10 but a limited quan- Is it red? Is it white? tity is available. Tickets will be sold at our What brand? meetings or you may call Rita at 727-600- What year? 8529. Don’t miss out. Buy your tickets After you open the bottle, are your now. Tickets will sell out early. Costumes guests staring at the label? Did you make a are mandatory. No one is allowed in with- mistake? Are you embarrassed and whin- out a costume.You don’t have to be a ing along with your guests? Boomer to attend. The Baby Boomers never make that Baby Boomers is a very active group par- mistake because we have member, Bea ticipating in many fun-filled activities, includ- Pacelli, as our wine specialist. ing biking, kayaking, sailing, golfing, cruising, Bea, 27 years ago, got bored with Boomer members, who enjoyed a three-day dining, dancing, potluck dinners, holiday par- her career, so she decided to do wine and mini vacation to Atlantic City Casinos orga- ties and picnics. We also do outings to the food tasting in retail stores. nized by our Travel Guru Mike Albano. theater, museums, festivals and concerts. Immediately, she knew she was a real Some stayed in Atlantic City the Our meetings are the first Wednesday people person and could sell. whole time, while others took a day trip and third Thursday of every month, in She interviewed with a wine distribu- Bea Pacelli knows her wine. to New York City, where there was addi- the East Activity Center Starlite Room at tor, who needed a salesperson to sell wine tional fun to be experienced. 5:30 p.m. Anyone interested in joining the to Italian retailers. years, Bea moved up to being hired by the At the end of August, we had a very Baby Boomers is welcome to our meet- Growing up in Little Italy in the Chica- most prestigious wine distributor in Chi- successful International potluck dinner. ings and should bring their current On go area, and being Italian herself, Bea defi- cago, selling to upscale restaurants and Members brought a food from their eth- Top of the World Recreation Card. There nitely knew how to deal with Italian people. retail stores. nic background. Each person brought a is no membership fee. The wine distributor loved Bea at first So, next time you throw a party, if placard with the name of each nationality Our meetings usually consist of ev- sight, and being the honest person she is, you don’t want to whine along with your dish and its ingredients. With many, many eryone participating in creating social ac- she told him she knew nothing about fine guests, see Bea at one of our meetings and dishes to taste, from all over the world, I tivities. After the meeting we vote on an wine, so he sent her to wine school she will be happy to educate you on select- can tell you not one bowl was left with any activity for that evening. Yes, there is an actual wine school! ing the perfect wine. portions to be returned home. Watch our ads on OTOW-TV and After being employed there for a few August was a great month for 16 The Boooooomer’s annual Hallow- visit our Web page on the Box Office. ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS September 2014 / Page 11 Bylaws will replace original Constitution, and changes over recent years will be added

The Press Association’s prelimi- nary new bylaws were released Aug. PROPOSED BYLAWS 20 and this will pave the way to of- ficially giving the president, vice ontopoftheworldnews.com/clearwater/bylaws.php president and secretary a fair share of responsibilities. At the Press Association annual new bylaws can be viewed by vis- meeting is scheduled for 1:30 p.m., summer meeting last month, edi- iting the Press Association Website Thursday, Oct. 2 in the EAC Large tor Doug Kates told membership or by using the link on this page. Card Room. that the new bylaws will replace the Moving forward, the Press As- In November, the annual Writ- original Constitution created back sociation has two luncheons coming ers Workshop will take place, 7 in the late 1980s. Press Association up this season. p.m., Thursday, Nov. 6 in the EAC Originally, it was thought the Normally, one luncheon is held Veranda Room. new bylaws would be amended to at On Top of the World and one on The 2015 schedule is not done the Constitution, but instead, the regular meetings. the road. In past years, the Decem- because dates cannot be reserved Constitution will be retired in favor The bylaws will allow for chang- ber lunch has been in the East Ac- until later this month. Doug did tell of the more up-to-date, legal by- ing the official season to May tivity Center and the April lunch at a everyone that the January meeting laws. Members of the Press Asso- through April, and will give the local restaurant. But for this season, will likely be the morning of Thurs- ciation will vote on accepting these editor permission to hold a evening publisher Ken Colen has asked the day, Jan. 8, in the Veranda Room. bylaws at their October meeting. workshop annually in November. Press Association to hold its April The meeting would normally be Over the past 30 years, the Press The bylaws also specify how a luncheon in the East Activity Center the first Thursday of the month, Association has undergone many resident becomes a member of the auditorium, so members have voted but no meeting can be held on New changes and the new bylaws will le- Press Association by contributing to hold the December luncheon at a Year’s Day, so the alternative is one gally reflect these changes. stories, taking photos, proofread- local restaurant instead. week later. The bylaws will specifically des- ing, being on the board and attend- Discussion will continue this The Veranda is already occupied ignate duties for each board posi- ing meetings. fall. in the afternoon so a morning meet- tion, as well as set an agenda for The preliminary version of the The next Press Association ing will be sought Page 12 /September 2014 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS Canadians prepare for return south By Rick McLauchlan the most advisable, but if you are un- water softener, to be started on an ap- Canadians preparing for their re- able to do so, make sure your answer- propriate date. turn trip back to On Top of the World ing machine message states that you Upon arriving in Clearwater, please should consider verifying that their “can’t take the call” and not that you give priority to renewing or obtaining driver’s license, vehicle registration “are away.” an On Top of the World Recreation and provincial health card don’t expire Make sure that lights are on tim- Card. Renters wishing to participate during the time they are in Florida. ers to give the impression that you are in any club or group activities are re- Most jurisdictions will only allow home, make sure water is turned off minded that they, too, must obtain an you to renew six months prior to the and that you have made arrangements OTOW Recreation Card. expiration date. to have your Canadian residence visited A reminder, Canadian Club regis- Health regularly in accordance with the provi- tration will be taking place 5:30 p.m., It is wise to make sure that you sion of your home insurance policy. Saturday, Nov. 15, in the East Activity arrange for and attend medical check- Notify credit card companies of Center. ups (doctors, dentists and eye special- tions that have been prescribed. Make your departure and length of time Some tentative dates have already ists, etc.). arrangements for out of country travel away. Cancel newspapers and have been set for the upcoming season. So- If you have a need for medica- medical insurance. your mail redirected. cial games will be held 6:30 p.m., Nov. tions, it is advisable to arrange with Home Before you leave for Florida, call 7 in the EAC. Primary ticket sales for your pharmacy for an adequate supply If you can place your telephone, ahead to set-up for your arrival by a Dec. 10 Christmas Dinner will take to last for the length of time away. Internet and television services on arranging for telephone, television, place 9-11 a.m. on Nov. 25 in the EAC Carry a detailed list of the medica- hiatus while you are away, it would be Internet and other services, such as Starlite Room. ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS September 2014 / Page 13 Page 14 /September 2014 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS Line Dancers not only dance, but they are pretty good at cheering people up, too By Julie Narancich annual membership fee of $5. Please in the East Activity Center auditorium. Several line dancers recently visit- present your On Top of the World Beginner lessons start at 1 p.m. on ed with the president of our line dance Recreation Card along with $5 to Mary. Tuesday and 8:30 a.m. on Saturday for group, Georgia Jensen. Remember, those of you who are 30 minutes. The beginner lessons are Georgia is currently living with full-time residents here at OTOW, extremely helpful. her son and daughter-in-law. After our the Line Dance Club keeps dancing We welcome everyone and invite visit, I received an email thanking us through the summer months, there- you to bring your friends. Line danc- for coming and indicating how thrilled fore, please join us as any time is a ing is great for men and women of all Georgia was to see everyone. great time to learn line dancing. ages. Georgia loves having visitors and cently with her sister, Jennifer. Kathy We have wonderful individual in- For any questions regarding Line the next time she would like to see a is recuperating from an operation, but struction and provide patience and Dancing Club, please contact Mary little “line dance number.” enjoyed watching the line dancers. We moral support, so please join us every Becker at 253-4874 or Julie Naran- One of our long-time line danc- know she will be back soon. Tuesday at 1 p.m. and Saturday at 8:30 cich at 574-323-4100. Hope to see you ers, Kathy Caithness, visited us re- Mary Becker is still collecting the a.m. for two hours of fun and fitness soon!

First meeting Democrats set of season set agenda guideline for future meetings for Sept. 3 Our September meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 25, at 2 p.m. in the East Activity Center Starlite Room. By Lilli Scheifen It is important that as many members Howdy, long time no see! as possible attend. The first Theater Workshop meet- Please review the agenda guideline ing of the new season will be 6:30 below as this is a very important format p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 3 for the board which must be discussed as it will affect Democratic Club and 7:30 p.m. for all members. our club in the future. All future meetings will be the first Wednesday of the month at the same Agenda for OTOW Democratic Club time. If anything changes, members Treasurers Report will be informed via this newspaper or Theater Workshop Program Chairman the Box Office. Topics Of Interest Our new Board is ready and anx- Volunteer Chairman ious to tackle the upcoming season and thousands! Membership Committee Report with many talents of our members, it Brad Day also joins us as Past Phone Tree Committee? should be great. President. The assistant secretary po- Thanks to our new director, Will sition is unfilled at this time. Meeting Date and Time(to be decided) Peterson, for his article in the August We will work hard and plan to have Suspension Of Meetings(to be decided) issue of the OTOW News. He did an a fun year with an atmosphere that will Other Concerns excellent job of introducing himself to make potential members eager to join old, new and prospective members of in. As most of you know, you can sign This is strictly an organizational meeting. Club members will do the Theater Workshop, and his credentials up at any of our meetings, or meet speaking. We are in need of ideas, manpower and commitment. If you are impressive, to say the least. our representatives every Monday and want to listen, speak up, get involved and vote, then be there. Way to Go Will! Thursday at the EAC, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Important decisions must be made at this time that affect the future Our new Board of Directors con- We hope everyone had a lazy, crazy of our club. Watch OTOW-TV channel 96 or 732 for updated info, or sists of Tony Scheifen, Roger Nicoll summertime, and we look forward to find our club on the Box Office. Need help? Contact 754-6749 or 797- and Lilli Scheifen, reprising their roles an exciting 2014-2015 season. It won’t 3996. be a long time before we feel those as president, treasurer and secretary, Meanwhile, let the whole world know you’re a Democrat, listen to respectively. cool breezes again, so enjoy those last other political views, and share your thoughts, too. Get in the politic mix Pat Kangas is the new vice presi- warm days and beautiful Florida eve- and don’t be afraid of offending others. They will learn something new dent with Will Peterson as assistant nings. treasurer and director of our upcom- Hasta la Vista, as they say in South- and you will, too. Look forward to seeing you at our meeting. ing show, which will feature a cast of ern Alaska. ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS September 2014 / Page 15 Rita and Barry Levene: The British invasion strikes again By John Koning The year was 1607, and a tiny is- land nation across the Atlantic had just established its first permanent Ameri- can settlement in south-east Virginia, marking the first British invasion of this country. Another invasion came in the mid- 1960s when four mop-haired rebels, called The Beatles, brought their music and charisma across the Atlantic and captured the hearts of a nation. They were followed by other Brits – James Bond, Twiggy, the Rolling Stones, Au- drey Hepburn, Simon Cowell and Da- vid Beckham, to name a few. Now it would appear that we have been invaded again, by Barry Levene and his lovely wife, Rita, who estab- lished a bright and beautiful On Top of the World home a few years ago on Franciscan Drive. These latest British invaders shouldn’t concern you too much. There is little chance that this likeable couple will cause you any harm unless, of course, you happen to be line danc- ing a little too close to Barry when the music moves him. Enough said. A little more than a half century ago, 16-year-old Rita invited Barry to Barry and Rita Levene feel blessed to call On Top of the World home the dance floor during a ladies’ choice dance at their local club. Barry actually wasn’t Rita’s first choice for a dance partner but fate intervened, as it often does, and before too long they became a couple. Despite their flourishing romance, it was eight long years before they tied the knot. That’s because Barry was the owner of an upstart rental busi- ness and he knew that the financial de- mands of marriage and child rearing would jeopardize his young enterprise. When they eventually wed, Barry and Rita worked side by side, raising a family of one boy and three girls and and renovations for many Brits and saving for another and then he hired Well, actually, Barry and Rita building the family business. it dealt a death blow to the Levenes’ drivers to drive his taxi for him. would take the opportunity to do just They started out renting small do- once thriving business. Rita also worked as a day-time that – ask for more. They are hoping it-yourself tools, but, as time passed, Barry and Rita would have to start driver while Barry preferred nights. to attract a few more card players to they gradually moved into heavier ma- over, from scratch. Eventually they built their taxi busi- their OTOW Texas Card Game Club. chinery. They were the first company In the challenging years following ness into a six-car fleet. It is now run If you’re interested in a Texas card in Great Britain to rent Kubota mini the recession, Barry and Rita tried just by their son-in-law. game, stop by the East Activity Center backhoes, which, inevitably, created about anything to make a shilling. An Despite the temporary setback, on Monday and Wednesday evenings the need for other machinery used to idea was born when Barry began driv- Barry and Rita feel like they live a from November through April. There cart the rubble away and to mix ce- ing taxi for a local company. He quick- blessed life. They spend part of their is no obligation to come every time. ment for pools and patios. ly realized that he couldn’t dig himself time in sunny OTOW, close to their The number of tables is determined Their rental business was booming out of his financial bind by driving a son and his family, and the rest with by the number of players who show. for 10 years until, in the 1990s, a five- taxi for someone else, so he saved up their three daughters and their families While you’re there, say hello to year recession devastated the econo- for his own taxi license, known as a in Little London by the Sea. Rita and Barry, the latest exports from my. That spelled the end of upgrades medallion. Once he had one, he began Who could ask for anything more? Britannia the Great! Page 16 /September 2014 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS Members enjoy trip presentations By Pat Zorland trip I believe is 69. Well that lets me We sell tickets and answer ques- Our extra special meeting on Aug. out for this kind of a trip. Maybe in tions from 9-10:30 a.m., Mondays, in 1 was a wonderful meeting. my next life. the East Activity Center auditorium. For anyone who did not attend, I will have to stay with cruise ships Come visit us and find out what we started out with an ice cream social going to many different parts of the trips are in the works. Please always arranged by Roxie Maggio. Her helper world for the time being. remember to place your reservation as was Trudy Willis. With a show of hands, club mem- early as possible and not wait until the We had to eat the ice cream Travel Club bers would like to see more presenta- last minute. quickly before it melted. Then it was tions on trips that have been taken by See you at the next meeting, on to a presentation of a freighter club members. which will be 2 p.m., Friday, Sept. 5 in cruise taken by club president Au- cruise presentation. It was very inter- Lunch Bunch continues. This is the West Activity Center. This meet- drey Jones. esting and, believe it or not, the room a chance for new members to learn ing is very important and will have The computer club, with the assis- was very quiet. about the club and make friends. It’s a lots of information and changes for tance of Tony Sinopoli, allowed us to We also found out that the maxi- great way to find a roommate for our next year. use their equipment for this freighter mum age restriction for this type of a overnight and longer trips.

OTOW-TV SPECIAL PROGRAM SCHEDULE * all shows Sept. 5 - Chorus Spring Concert 2013 start about Sept. 12 - Jesters 2014 Show 8 p.m. ** OTOW-TV Sept. 19 - Jesters 2006 Show Debut) Sept. 26 - Pet Halloween Contest 2013 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS September 2014 / Page 17 Page 18 /September 2014 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS All Jesters invited to Sept. 10 meeting to learn about upcoming plans for 2015 show By Donna Ryan The Jesters will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. to kick off their fourth decade of entertaining On Top of the World residents . The meeting will take place in our new location at the West Activity Center Sunrise Room. Director Pat Sprouse will introduce the star of our next show, Ms. Liberty, and out- line the work completed so far by the creative committee. It is important that all Jesters members at- If you have any questions concerning tend this very important first meeting as it will Jesters, membership, or show tickets, Mike lay the groundwork for our upcoming produc- Kaplan, our treasurer, will be available at the tion to take place on Feb. 13, 14 and 15. East Activity Center every Monday morning, Another reason to not miss the meeting without fail, from 9:32 a.m. untill 10:28 a.m. is that refreshments will be served and they or you can call Donna Ryan, club president, at are free! 797 - 5341 between 9:59 and 10:01 a.m. daily.

At right, Jesters member Sue Calinski gets experience in her role for the upcoming Jesters show this spring. Sue will be Ms. Liberty from New York City.

(OTOW artwork by Mary Lou Wall and Doug Kates) ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS September 2014 / Page 19 You don’t have to be a pro to build in our workshop By Doug Erickson Jay Chang came into the Fixers shop and humbly asked if we could show him how to make a flower stand for his patio. Jay’s background is financial, without carpentry or other shop experience. He produced a set of plans that would require an advanced cabinet maker’s knowledge and skill to follow. At first, I was hesitant to answer his request. Because Jay had researched what he wanted to do, I agreed to lead him through his project one step at a time. The picture at right shows him mak- ing a mortise, a square hole into which a tenon is inserted. All of the fitting and attachments were done with that method and dados for the sides. There were no nails or screws used in this type of joinery. Because of Jay’s attention to detail, he was able to follow directions and re- peat the procedure on each of the following pieces. It was a pleasure to see him apply instructions and do them on his own. He always asked for directions for the next step, plus he never rushed the job. After finishing this project, Jay made a butcher’s block table without our guidance. He is now a valued shop member and friend. His finished work is pictured in the bottom right corner. Jay Chang with a garden table he built from scratch. Our workshop (Photos by Doug Erickson) is not an office - 100% pure enjoyment By Doug Erickson We subscribe to the principle of “Helping the people we meet, and leaving places better than they were.” We, as seniors, are in a time of life that grants us the opportunity to leave the rat race, stop watching the clock, stop measuring our efforts by finan- cial gain, and most importantly, stop seeking personal grandeur. If this agrees with your philoso- phy of life, you will feel at home with the Fixers, Fiddlers and Fumblers. You will enjoy the camaraderie with like-minded folk. Technical ex- pertise and knowledge are not the most important attributes in our club, atti- tudes and aims are the nuts and bolts of a good environment. So how does that apply to our 2015 plans? We will continue our charitable work of making toys for underprivileged children. We plan on making hundreds with the help of “Caring and Sharing.” You can learn how to, or hone your skills by working in the toy shop with us. As well, there are willing instructors in the woodshop to help you develop a project you may have in mind. If you are undecided about what to make, we have an extensive library of “How To” books and CDs. Choose the project and we will help you plan it, get materials, and guide you through the process. We can source materials for shop use and condo updates at below retail costs. Just working on your own is OK, as well. Don’t forget, we have loaner tools for legal condo renovations. If you want to help in the maintenance and betterment of the shops, we welcome your ideas. Our club is managed by an annual rotating leadership. We want your involvement and will tell you more about it next month. In the mean- time talk to anyone on the executive board about getting involved. Page 20 /September 2014 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS September 2014 / Page 21 Snowbirds Club announces ‘Express Lane’

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By Ed Foland Snowbirds Club members are of- ten asked, “what is your secret of suc- cess?” It’s easy, really. First, find great volunteers and then give them reasons to keep volun- teering. Without them, we can’t serve our members. Then, find exciting events and activities that keep members coming back. It’s not rocket science. One of the ways we plan to reward our returning members is our new EX- PRESS LANE. Here’s how it works. Find your membership card, which has now expired, and flip it over. Write down any changes to your address, Great volunteers are the secret to our success. From left to right are Meg Geary, Norma Bastidas and phone number or email address, and Georgia Cirksena. (Photo by Ed Foland) attach a $5 bill to it. Bring it to our Express Lane night and pick up your new membership card, complete with and sales desk will open for season six a schedule of events for season six. on Monday, Sept. 8. We will provide free entertainment Our first membership meeting and during Express Lane night with wine preview of events will be on Monday, and cheese, plus a free draw for a $50 Oct. 6. door prize! Our Welcome Back dinner, dance Did you get that? and party will take place on Nov. 23. It’s all free! Entertainment will be provided by At The date and time of Express Large Lane is 6-8 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 2.. Remember, the Snowbirds Club If you can’t wait to see what’s in where. Go to www.snowbirdsotow.com der your tickets by mail or call Sandy is your place for travel, adventure and store for season six, you can get the and click on the events button. From Sanborn at 727-216-7922 and order by fun! current schedule of events on our there you can print out an events list phone. Website, at anytime, and from any- and a ticket order form. You can or- The Snowbirds Club information

First meeting is Oct. 2 Here we are, another season is upon us and it should be exciting. Our first meeting will be Thursday, Oct. 2 at 10:30 a.m. in the East Activ- ity Center Starlite Room. Future meet- ings will be Thursday, Nov. 6 and Dec. 4. Guests are always welcome. Our welcome back party will be on Pennsylvania Nov. 13 at 5 p.m. We’ll have a catered dinner, followed by entertainment. at the Island Way Grill, Clearwater We’ll celebrate Thanksgiving at the Beach, for their sumptuous “famous” Early Bird Dinner Theatre on Thurs- Champagne Brunch. day, Nov. 27. Then on Sunday, Dec.7, Please attend our meetings for ad- we’ll enjoy our annual Holiday Party ditional functions. Page 22 /September 2014 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS September 2014 / Page 23 Friday Night Without a board, the NY-NJ Club Videos will close at the end of 2014 on OTOW-TV By Esta-Lee Schwartz most part was great. Our membership Do you ever wish you could go New York-New Jersey Club Presi- grew and the treasury showed the suc- back in time and watch past shows dent Jack Casey is stepping down at cess of the club. I often thanked ev- from The Jesters and Theater the end of 2014 and at this time no eryone who cared enough to help out Workshop all over again? one has stepped forward to keep the and participate when needed. The car- club going. ing and effort was incredible.” How about concerts from the No events will be scheduled unless The only remaining activity for the Chorus? a new board is formed in 2015. club will be a Dec. 4 Christmas Din- “I feel privileged to be President NY / NJ Club ner at the Island Way Grill. Tickets are Or, how about past Irish Club and a participant of this club for some $25 per person. parades and Halloween pet cos- time,” Jack said. “The volunteers were “My goal was to have events that If anyone has any questions or tume contests? wonderful and always put 100 percent were fun for all with good entertain- needs information regarding the club, into each event. My appreciation and ment and great food. I tried new ideas please call or see me Jack Casey at 727- You don’t have to go back in gratitude cannot be stated enough. for the events. The feedback for the 475-9762. time!

OTOW-TV is airing a past show every Friday night at about 8 p.m. Concert dates change, rehearsals start and new shows from the past are being added each month. The dates for the upcoming On Top of the World Chorus holiday concert have changed. Check one out. OTOW-TV The first show will be 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 13 and the second show will is channels 96 and 732 on your be 3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 14, both in the East Activity Center auditorium. Brighthouse cable tv. On Top of the World Chorus will start weekly rehearsals on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. in the East Activities Center auditorium and Monday, Oct. 13, at 10 a.m. in the EAC Large Card Room. Future rehearsals will follow the same Monday-Tuesday pattern. Chorus

Coming off a great season and starting a new one By Jerry Kaplano The Italian-American Club board will remain the same for the upcoming season. Board members include: Co-Pres- idents Maryann Fontaine and Pete Marchetti; Treasurer Tony Sulmonte; Secretary Ceil Marchand, and Secre- Italian American tary Jerry Kaplano. We are coming off a very good ing a Welcome Back Spaghetti Din- year. Membership was up about 10 ner. percent. All events were well attended. Claire Mauro and Dottie La Por- We will begin selling tickets again ta are planning a Christmas Party for on Mondays and Thursdays on or mid-December. around Sept. 25. Summer is just about over. We In October, we will be having an are looking forward to a good season ice cream social on the 15th, followed ahead. Thanks to all the members who by Bingo. On Nov. 19, we will be hav- helped make the past season a success.

Water exercise luncheon The East Activity Center Water Exercise Class has scheduled a luncheon and fashion show for Friday, Oct. 31. The event will take place at the Dunedin Country Club. The cost is $20. For tickets, or more information, contact Nancy Brady at 727-729-6086. Page 24 /September 2014 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS September 2014 / Page 25

Rather than music, comedy or a show preview, Good Neighbors highlighted the August edition of Get Acquainted Coffee with a raffle. More than $500 in merchandise and certificates were passed out. Above, Debbie Armstrong, from the Community Service Office, pre- pares to pass out the next item in line, while Good Neighbors President Doris Paino call out the next raffle ticket number. (OTOW News photo by Doug Kates) What could be more entertaining than giving away $500 in merchandise?

There were no Elvis imperson- Good Neighbors president at the end Upcoming dates for the remain- ators. of the year and is hoping to accept a der of this year include a Clothing No piano players. Good different position on the board. Drive, 9-11 a.m., Oct. 17-19, at the No singers. But so far, none of the other posi- main entrance of the East Activity No dancers. tions are filled. Center. At the Good Neighbors Get Ac- Neighbors Good Neighbors needs a new The annual Senior Expo will be quainted Coffee morning in August, president, three vice presidents, a trea- held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, President Doris Paino said the enter- President Doris Paino surer, a bookkeeper and a secretary. Nov. 1. tainment for the day was watching Doris said she could fill all three The annual Flea Market will take people in the audience win a prize. vice president roles if necessary, and place 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. And there were many prizes - Doris said it’s tough finding enter- still emcee Get Acquainted Thursday 21 in the EAC. $500 in all. tainment that everyone will enjoy, so ceremonies, but the club must have a The annual Craft Show will be “The goal is that everyone goes rather than disappointing anyone, she new president and fill the other board back 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. home with a prize,” she said. tried something different and just gave positions before the year starts. 29 in the EAC. It came very close to happening. out bucks. If anyone is interested, they can Tables will be sold for the flea mar- Among the raffled off items were Was the entertainment successful? talk to Doris on any Monday or Thurs- ket and craft show starting in October, gift certificates to Publix and Sunset The raffle drew mixed reactions. day morning during group ticket sales 9:30 a.m., each Monday and Thursday, Grill, and various merchandise prizes. Doris will be stepping down as in the East Activity Center auditorium. in front of the Gift Shoppe.

August Photo Search Answers 1.Grass on left edge 6. Extra patch of grass in water 2. Five birds left of tree 7. Bird far left is taller 3. Tree tilt 8. Red marking on top of bird 4. Bird’s head turned 9. Shadow lower on big bird 5. Bird entering from right edge 10. Butterfly added Page 26 /September 2014 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS Hurricane Tip Page 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. With that in inconveniences that may be encountered buildings and Association related as- ited supply) are kept on hand to secure mind, this page contains key points to during and immediately after a storm. sets, and making sure we have an up- roofs in the event of damage. help you 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 The insurance process ... as long as possible. oftentimes hurt more frequently after 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 • Don’t alter the condition of the damaged property. Take whatever steps National Hurricane Center of order. http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ • If electrical power was lost are necessary to protect your property from further damage. 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/ • Make a list of damaged or destroyed property. Your adjuster will be en from your refrigerator. When in The Weather Channel doubt, throw it out. able to work more quickly if he or she has a written list to work from. Photos http://www.weather.com • Use the phone only for emer- of damaged property may also be useful. gencies. • Keep records and receipts for ALL expenses you incur. Supplies pur- Duke Energy Hurricane Preparedness chased to protect damaged property, or the costs incurred while staying at a https://www.progress-energy.com/florida/ • Conserve water! DO NOT home/safety-information/storm-safety-tips/ WASH DRIVEWAYS OF DEBRIS. hotel while your home is being repaired, may be recoverable. hurricanesafety.page If the power is out and you still have • Try to be patient. Once you report your claim, your claims adjuster will respond as quickly as possible. Delays may be likely, as hurricanes often uproot Printable Hurricane Tracking Maps water pressure it is only because the wa- http://www.fiu.edu/orgs/w4ehw/ ter plant is running on auxiliary power. signs and deposit debris on highways, severely impeding traffic. tracking-maps.html ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS September 2014 / Page 27 Lambdans plan football party Sept. 12 Can you say September? events is our weekly Sunday brunch Mall Walkers, which meets weekly to If not, I know you’re thinking it. at 1 p.m. This has been going on for walk at Countryside Mall for an hour. In just a few weeks, summer will many years, even before there was a We look to expand our circle to all be officially over, though its weather Lambda. LGBT residents in the OTOW com- hangs on here into October. The Sunday Brunch Bunch was munity, and we also welcome partici- But cooler weather is definitely on the original core group of gay OTOW pation by other OTOW residents who the way. residents. The tradition continues to- would like to meet their gay neighbors. Another thing that’s under way Lambda day as we brunch away every Sunday in There are people from many dif- this month is football - both college various restaurants in the area. If you ferent backgrounds and areas here at and professional. So that sounds like a want to join us, check out our Web- OTOW. Lambda Club is just one more perfect theme for our Lambda month- with us or sip on the cocktail of the page listed below in the article for the reflection of that fact. ly social. day: the Touchdown. It will put you in location that week. If you are interested in finding out On Friday, Sept. 12 at 7 p.m., we the team spirit. In case you don’t already know, more about the club, visit our official are having a Tailgate Party in the East And, as usual, our Lambdans will Lambda is a social club for lesbian, Webpage: http://lambdaclearwater. Activity Center Large Card Room. Pull bring some tasty tailgate food for the gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) blogspot.com or visit the On Top out your team shirt and wear it. We will crowd. residents of OTOW. We are an in- of the World Box Office Website for accept all teams: Bucs, Dolphins, Ga- Of course, we’ll have a football formal group that gets together for more information. tors, etc. Heck, we’ll even take Yankees game going on in the room for all you various activities. Regular events in- You can contact us by e-mail at shirts. diehard fans. Go team! clude monthly socials, dine-outs, game [email protected] or call Dave Then come down and have a beer One of Lambda’s recurring club nights, etc. Also, we have a group, the at 727-410-7566. Page 28 /September 2014 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS Morning exercises 8 a.m. each day Bonesavers Classes We’ve had a great crowd most mornings at the 8 a.m. exercise class in the East Activity Center Bonesavers continues to meet all year round. lower gym. If you are interested in staying fit, come give it a try. We meet Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8-9 The gals are great, the music will get you moving, it’s a fun way to start your day. Our exer- a.m. in the East Activity Center Large Card Room. cises include stretching, building balance and coordination, improving flexibility, strengthening the body’s core, weightlifting to improve muscle tone, and cardio workouts to music. We use hand weights and ankle weights in exercises de- Bring a towel or mat because we do floor exercises. Each day we work different muscle groups signed by Tuft University. Our exercises help prevent bone with a different routine, so you won’t get bored. Also, bring your handweights to our strength loss. We cannot grow new bones, but we can exercise to try training/weight lifting classes on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. We’ve added a cardio circuit to stop further loss. workout with weights on Wednesday morning as well. Come give it a try! As always, our classes are Men and women are both welcome to attend our classes. free. If you have any questions, please contact Barb Sundberg at 847-946-4214 or Julie Narancich We never do floor exercises and our classes are always free. at 574-323-4100. For more information, call Libby at 727-669-1486. Vendor List Windows, Awnings and Doors Interior Painting • Affordable Aluminum • Paint Services Philosophy Club • Home Exel • Midway Services • Clearwater Windows & Doors • KAS Construction Express • West Coast Awning your Air Conditioning and Heating Electricians • Air Doctor • Tardiff Electric views By Bob Reis • Bay Area Heating & Cooling • Live Wire Electric Our club is currently enjoying presentations, which are followed by a question and answer period. Flooring Dryer Vent Cleaning The discussions give you the op- portunity to express your own views. • Home Depot • Dryer Vent Wizard We also have “Open Discus- sion” meetings. With this format • Midway Services you have the opportunity to suggest a topic of special interest to you. • KAS Construction Junk Removal Join us on any Tuesday. You don’t have to be a member of our • Junk Removal Joe club to attend. You’re welcome even Plumbing • Got Junk? if you just want to listen, Tuesdays 10-11:30 AM, East Activity Center • Midway Services Veranda. Any questions? Call Bob • Roy White Concrete Patios Reis at 798-2443. • Birges Concrete Water Restoration • Paul’s Masonry • Paul Davis • Service Masters Cabinets & Interior Renovations • Avanta Clean • KAS Construction

This list does not, in any way, guarantee nor endorse the product used, or the performance of the vendor. It does provide you with a list of licensed and insured vendors who This list could meet On Top of the World standards and are in compliance change monthly. with Pinellas County codes and permitting. ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS September 2014 / Page 29 When is the last time you used your funnybone? Each of us is unique. That’s the beauty of mankind. Did you hear? We are all special. Larry La Prise, the man who created “The Hokey Pokey” While we might come from different backgrounds or cultures, the one thing died peacefully in his sleep at the age of 93. that eclipses our differences is humor. Funeral arrangements were not a problem for Larry’s fam- In laughter, we enjoy a common ily. Placing him in a coffin was challenging, however. healthy experience, for the body, for the You see, they put his left leg in, and ... anyway. mind, and for the soul. That’s where the trouble started. And when it comes to our daily roller coaster ride, it’s pretty obvious that we are bound to experience both high and low moments throughout the journey. free. Well, ladies and gentlemen, laughter Generes, Archie Bunker, the Flintstones, We all look forward to those “high” is definitely one of life’s very best freebies. Billy Crystal, Charlie Chaplin, the Three moments, which make us smile, giggle or If people didn’t have a sense of hu- Stooges, the Marx Brothers, and the laugh. Humor, in any form, is good for ter), as it makes every part of our lives mor, they would realize, with their perfect- Simpsons. your health, and even the least qualified better. ly irrational brains, that we live in a world Humor helps us cope with life’s chal- doctor out there won’t deny the fact, that Simply put, humor makes us healthier. run by all kinds of forces over which we lenges, letting us take a step back and “the more you laugh, the more you live.” Although our ancestors couldn’t ex- have no control. laugh at ourselves when the absurdities Everyone likes to laugh, and humor is plain it scientifically, they knew intuitively Sometimes our universe has the ten- of our everyday world seem slightly over- the universal language. It has been around that laughter was good for the body as dency to “spin out of control,” and nei- whelming. for as long as man, and considering that well as the soul. ther Superman, Popeye, Mary Poppins or It is infectious and at it’s most potent chimps and other primates laugh, humor Personally, I think humor is one of Mighty Mouse is around to save us. when shared, and is the defining charac- has likely been around even longer than the greatest agents we have for good in And don’t count on Lassie or that guy teristic between the pessimist and the op- that. this world. It is vital to human life. It is from Ork either. timist. And it’s everywhere - on the Web- timeless, and has been a part of all civili- Advil cures everything, but then so Take the time to find your funny- sites we visit, the books and magazines we zations. It helps us to acknowledge and be does Viagra. Only they don’t seem to help bone, see the humor in life, and enjoy your read, the television shows and movies we grateful for all the little things in life, and with war, famine, or hate crimes. world. watch, and the people we invite into our appreciate all the good that is around us. Mother Nature isn’t always our best Finding tragedy is easy. We’re bom- lives. If we can learn to see things through friend either…hurricanes, earthquakes, barded with it daily. Its psychological, physical, and so- humor, we come to discover that our tsunamis, twisters, floods, drought, fire. Humor and laughter are far healthier. cial benefits have been well documented. world isn’t so bad after all. This, too, is part of the human fabric. Celebrate life. There’s plenty of time to be There’s real power in humor (and laugh- They say the best things in life are But then there’s Seinfeld, Ellen De- dead. Page 30 /September 2014 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS

The Entertainment Committee always makes an effort to make sure the stage is decorated according to show or season. Starlite Room proof of top quality entertainment By Marvin Flam son, The Fabulous Vandells, Lola and Day, for example, the auditorium and and dance lineup. Have you visited The Starlite the Saints, Tommy Cash, The Temp- stage is decorated in red, white and Please continue to support us Room? tations, The Fabulous Hubcaps, Joey blue, and the sound and lighting crew so we can continue to provide great It is located adjacent to the audi- Dee and the Starlighters, and John Da- (10 volunteers who operate and main- entertainment and community sup- torium on the upper level of the East vidson to name some. tain the sound and lighting equipment) port. Activity Center. And there have been tribute will be at work in the background mak- For information call 727-797- When you do visit, you will see dis- shows for Neil Diamond, Liberace, ing sure that the sound and lighting 1761, or email entcom2014@gmail. plays featuring the professional shows Tom Jones, Judy Garland, Patsy Cline, is enhancing the entertainment. This com. and entertainers who The Entertain- The Beatles, The Carpenters, and crew also provides sound and light- Did you notice, you can now send ment Committee has presented at there have been shows like Forbidden ing for the Jesters, Theater Workshop, us a note by visiting the Box Office OTOW during the past 40 years. Broadway, the Mickey Finn Show and Chorus, Get Acquainted Thursday Website? Just visit the Entertainment In addition to local entertainers, Ain’t Retirement Grand. monthly meetings and the Association Committee page and look for the gold (Florida), many are direct from the en- You will also find pictures of the meeting. envelope. The Box Office Website can tertainment capitals of the world. many Bands and Groups that have ap- Tickets are currently available for be reached at OnTopOfTheWorld- When you visit, see if you can find peared here for the Saturday Dances all fall shows and dances, so check out News.com - click the Box Office link. the pictures for the following artists, and the Sunday in the Park events. our schedule as we continue to bring Also, check us out on the bulletin who have appeared here: The Dia- Visit the Starlite Room. in great shows and dance groups. boards in your building and at the Ac- monds, The Four Aces, The Mystics, For all shows and dances, the En- In October, current season ticket tivity Centers. The Flamingos, The Platters, JoAnn tertainment Committee has a terrific holders will be able to renew their sea- We look forward to meeting you at Castle, Steve Solomon, Bill Haleys group of volunteers who set-up and son tickets and retain the same seating the EAC auditorium on Mondays and Original Comets, Sweethearts of Bran- decorate the auditorium. If it is Flag arrangement for a terrific 2015 show Thursdays, 8:30-10:30 a.m.

At left, residents check out the photos in the Starlite Room. Above is part of our sound crew. (Photos by Stormy Gardner) ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS September 2014 / Page 31 Page 32 /September 2014 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS

Thursday Golf League takes a road trip Thursday Golf League continues shared by Gary Brinson, Clyde Hersh- of the World residents are welcome to its off-season play. We have enjoyed Thursday berger and Paul Meyers. Gary Bronson join. relatively dry conditions for a Florida captured three skins. Paul Meyers and Players must sign in by 10:30 a.m. summer. Mixed Golf Clyde Hershberger had one each. and play begins at 11 a.m. every Thurs- The golf course remains in great Making a meaningful putt on the day. condition, although playing from the 18th hole seems to be a habit for Weekly play is not mandatory and deep rough proves to be challenging. In the end, Ron Parham prevailed as “Captain Clutch” Ron Parham, who guests are welcome. There is no week- Week 10 champion was Dan champion. Don Sorensen took second took first place on week 13. Paul Mey- ly sign up. If you show up, you play. Hyden. Fred Schick was second and place. Gary Bronson, showing some ers was second and Clyde Hershberger If you are interested in playing Don Leamy placed third. Clyde Her- great putting skills, not only placed third. Clyde “I can’t make a putt” Her- competitive golf using USGA rules, shberger captured low gross honors. third, but also took low gross honors. shberger somehow managed to take our league is for you. Clyde also took home two skins. Don Only two skins were taken by Gary low gross honors and capture four We play the course to a Par 67 us- Leamy had the only other skin. and Don Sorensen. skins. Ron Parham had two skins and ing the USGA Stableford format. Men The league was on the road for Thanks, Gary for the great day! Don Baker one. play from the blue tees where available. week 11. Gary Bronson was gracious Week 12 was a tight competition. The Thursday League is a mixed Women play from the red tees and yel- in inviting everyone to play at Coun- Ken Smith brought a new driver and league. All skill levels compete on an low where available. tryside Country Club. The golf course knew how to hit it. He took first place. equal basis using the USGA Stableford For information call Paul @ 727- was in great condition. The length Don Leamy was second and Ron format. Our league welcomes new 474-2344 or email blackdoggolf@aol. and fast greens tested our golf games. Parham placed third. Low gross was members at any time and all On Top com.

Bowlers switch to Dunedin By Russell Caughey Bad News! AMF Lanes on Hercu- Bowling les is out of business. The interior of the building has been ripped out. Good News! bowlers. We will begin bowling the sec- The On Top of the World Friday ond Friday in October. The league will Mixed League (men & women) will be end on the last Friday in March. bowling at our regular time of 12:30 Please call Russell at 727-669-7179 p.m. at Dunedin Bowling Center. to confirm if you will be returning or More good news, Dunedin Lanes if you would like to join the league. Enjoying a clean table at the golf course are, from left to right, has a full service restaurant, a full service Please leave a message on the an- swering machine with your name and Marge Jacobs, Mary Ann O’Neil, Nancy Parlatore, Barbara Sen- bar, a Pro Shop that will be open when we bowl, and free coffee for league phone number. sale, Romy Brady, Marge Sivek and Magdalene Nawrocky.

Ladies are impressed Shuffleboard season starts Oct. 6 By Kasy Linkewich with how the men clean We are hoping that fall is just around the corner. By Marge Jacobson In Florida, we don’t have the changing of the leaves, but we do expect a Thank you! 9-Hole Golf break from all of our much needed rain. Thank you! This is an invitation from the shuf- Dave Combs and his crew did fleboard group out to anyone who is a great job of cleaning and staining The Ladies 9-hole League is get- interested in playing the game with us. the benches and tables for the 9-hole ting ready for the new season 2014- If you have never played, we will teach course. 2015. Thanks to Ellen Gilbert, Connie you. If you are new to On Top Of the Thanks to Tony Esposito, Joe Saylor, Mary Ann O’Neil and myself, World, and have played somewhere Geradi, Dick Oshaben, Tom Bryant, the books are being worked on. Marc Shell, Phil Smerz, Pete Rode and We are looking forward to a fun else before, come and join us. Lester Whynot. season and hope to see all the golfers We play every Monday and Thurs- These men sweat their (you know return. We welcome any new golfers day at 1:30 p.m. We will begin playing what) off in the July heat. Everyone to join. Opening season starts on Oct. Oct. 6. To our shufflers from last year, should thank them when they see 14, a fun play. who will be coming back from the northern states, we welcome you back. them. See you there. If you would like more information, please call Marge at 797-0625. ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS September 2014 / Page 33

In the off-season, golfers volunteer time to keep the scenic things washed, stained and working

By Pete Milner rardi, Pete Rode, Lester Whynot and ly and the officers and members of One of the responsibilities of the Phil Smerz. the OTOW Men’s Golf Association Men’s Golf secretary is to prepare a Men’s Golf They don’t work for OTOW. They would like to extend to Bill’s family newspaper article for the On Top of the volunteer for the members of the our deepest condolences. World newspaper on a monthly basis. Men’s League. When you see these fel- Please continue to keep hydrated Sometimes it’s difficult to come good. low golfers, give them a “thank you.” when you are playing golf. In my expe- up with something newsworthy when The following is a list of volun- It has been hot out there and they rience, it has never been too cold to play there are so few members golfing on teers who power wash, stain and re- worked very hard. golf down here, but it sure has been too league day. pair the benches and tables on both Those who volunteer would also hot. Pretty soon, our friends from the When you are on the course, please the 18-hole and 9-hole golf courses, like to thank Marge Jacobs and Mary North will start to think about return- notice things like the benches and ta- and also power wash and clean the Ann O’Neil of the Ladies 9-Hole ing South. We will be glad to see them bles on the property. We are fortunate league buildings, gutters, awnings and Golf League for supplying lunch for and our golfing numbers will swell. to have a great bunch of guys that vol- areas around the 18 hole course: Dave the workers. Labor Day is just around the cor- unteer their free time on a regular basis Combs, Marc Schell, Tony Esposito, On a sad note, Past President ner. Enjoy the rest of the summer and to help keep our golf course looking Tom Bryant, Dick Oshaben, Joe Ge- Bill Sharpsteen passed away recent- stay healthy.

Softball season starts Oct. 9 By Bob Rittner Let’s Play Ball! It’s that time of year to get ready Softball for a great season of softball. We residents of On Top of the World are lucky. As Major League Do not be concerned if your skills Baseball draws to a close, our softball are rusty, long decayed or completely league starts play, so we get a full 12 forgotten. We are a unique example of months of the game - or at least some intense competition with absolutely no version of it. pressure or stress. And our rules are Bill Veeck once said, “There are created, and adjusted when necessary, only two seasons - winter and base- to guarantee that everyone has fun ball.” We simply amend Bill’s apho- participating. rism, making it “There are only two We will have a pre-season meeting seasons - summer and Softball.” in the West Activity Sunrise Room on The OTOW softball group plays Thursday, Oct. 2 at 6 p.m. in Safety Harbor on Ninth Avenue just The season will start Thursday, Oct. off Seventh Street every Tuesday and 9 and end on Thursday, April 9, 2015. Thursday morning from 8-9:30 am. We are always looking for new Our first week or two will be hit- ballplayers, so if you would like to play ting and fielding practice, so we can and have some fun, come to the meet- get in shape for the season. ing or call Tony Caputo at 726-9248.

Don Drake’s first ace OK. That hole-in-one reported in the August edition of this newspaper was actually recorded by Don Drake, Golf not his brother Gary. But Gary thanks everyone for all par 3, fourth hole, in late June on the the compliments on his golf game. nine-hole course. Don used a 9-iron In fact, it was Don who aced the for his first career ace. Page 34 /September 2014 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS

July ends with same champion, same runner-up in consecutive weeks second, and the team of Ray Quirion and Mario Rodriguez settling for third place. They played singles on Aug. 7 with Dave Williams taking first place, Joe Gora second place and Ed Ramirez third. On Aug. 14, Scotch Doubles was played with the team of Tony Baker Billiards and Dave Williams walking away with first place, Don Kvarta and Ed Ramirez taking second place, and Ma- rio Rodriguez and Terry Wittman set- By Barb Sundberg tling for third place. On July 21 and July 28, in Mon- day night eight-ball action, Denny Tuesday Afternoon Nine-Ball Balderson walked away with A Flight At the July 22 tournament Ron Bla- first place honors with Dave Williams Pictured above are the top three finishers from an eight-ball B ettner captured first place with Dave claiming second both weeks. Flight tournament on July 28. From left to right are first place Joe Williams taking second. On July 29, On July 21, Tony Baker took third Wisinski, second place Ray Quirion, and third place Andy Suhar. Joe Gora took first place with Dave place and on July 28, Tim Rush took Williams settling for second again. On third. ing away with first place, Andy Suhar settled for third. Aug. 5, Ron Blaettner walked away On July 21 in B Flight, Andy Su- claimed second place and Ron Bal- with first place once again. After play- har captured first place, Nick Sapienza trunus settled for third. In B Flight, Thursday Evening offs between John Fier, Joe Gora and claimed second place and Mario Ro- Ray Quirion captured first place, Barb Scotch Doubles Dave Williams, Joe took second place. driguez settled for third. On July 28 Sundberg took second and for the sec- They played singles on July 17 On Aug. 12, Frank English edged in B Flight, new member, Joe Wisin- ond week in a row, John Fier claimed with Joe Gora taking first place, Dave out the field by claiming first place. Joe ski, captured first place, Ray Quirion third. Williams settling for second and Den- Gora took second place two weeks in claimed second and Andy Suhar set- At the Aug. 18 tournament, 14 nis Balling claiming third. a row. On Aug. 19, Ron Blaettner, once tled for third. players came to play. Three players On July 24, they played singles again walked away with first place. Af- On Aug. 4 in A Flight, Dave Wil- from the A Flight and 11 from the B again with Nick Sapienza capturing ter a playoff between Dave Williams liams captured first place, Denny Flight. The playing field was divided first place. No playoff was held be- and Howard Wilson, Dave earned sec- Balderson took second and Howard into seven players on each side. On tween Mario Rodriguez and Joe Wi- ond place. Wilson claimed third. In B Flight, Ed the East side, Ed Ramirez walked away sinski, whom settled for second and Nine-ball meets 1 p.m. Tuesday af- Ramirez walked away with first place, with first place, Denny Balderson took third places. ternoons in the West Activity Center Nick Sapienza captured second with second and Don Sorensen settled for Scotch doubles was played on July Billiards Room. Bring your recreation John Fier taking third. third. On the West side, Barb Sund- 31 with the team of Ed Ramirez and card, get in on the action, and have On Aug. 11 in A Flight play, Gene berg took first place, Howard Wilson Dave Williams walking away with first some fun in this heavy competitive Baranowski edged out the field, walk- claimed second and Vinny Martinez place, Joe Gora and Don Kvarta taking field. We use the round robin format. Ladies look forward to new pool tables By Reva Heymann On the other hand, we are going gust paper so the June results were not The Billiards Room is currently to lose two tables as six old tables are posted. It was an exciting outcome. undergoing renovations, which are getting replaced with four new ones. When time ran out, Becky Balder- scheduled for completion Sept. 8. Since all 12 tables were previously son and Elizabeth Asselta were tied Most of us are looking forward to used, we will be challenged during the for first place, so they shared the hon- this but emotions are decidedly mixed. winter when the Snowbirds are back. ors for June. On the one hand, we are thrilled We will let you know how it turns In the July tournament, Jean Do- we are going to get four new tables to out and what the new look is in the ane came in first. replace the ones that are in bad shape. pool room. Congratulations, Jean! We are most grateful to the Associa- There was a three way tie for sec- Que’ T Billiards tion for this! They are planning to put Tournament Update ond place among Becky Balderson, in new lighting as well. There was no column for the Au- Helen Crombie and Judy Garvey. ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS September 2014 / Page 35 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS September 2014 / Page 36

Bella

Hello, my name is Ella-Bella or Bella for short. I am retired and moved into building 72 at On Top of the World with my staff - Pauline and Henry Santos. I like to take a walk everyday, sometimes twice a day around my building. I always take one of my staff with me and lead him/her with my leash to where ever I want to go. I am sort of the building welcoming committee. I enjoy greeting residents from other buildings. Often, I catch one of those little lizards, and we play for a while. I always let them go, but sometimes their tails are shorter. Don’t worry! I hear they grow back. Oh well, time for my afternoon nap.

Each month, OTOW News, Walgreens and Pet Supplies Plus are featuring a Pet of the Month in this newspaper. Any pets living at On Top of the World are eligible. To enter your pet, email one clear, color photo to [email protected] and tell us what makes your pet special. If you don’t have email capabilities, drop off your photo and information to the newsroom. You must include pet’s name, owner’s name, building and age. 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. You will also receive a $10 gift card from Pet Supplies Plus on McMullen Booth Road in Clearwater. If you are the winner this month, bring the newspaper and your original color print to Walgreens to receive your prize, and stop by the newsroom to pick up your gift card. Each monthly winner becomes eligible for Pet of the Year honors in January. We are currently running low on entrees, so if you’ve never entered your pet in the contest, now is the time to do so! Good luck! Photo Search will return in October ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS September 2014 / Page 37

Entertainment Committee organizes trip to Tropicana Field to watch division rivals battle By Terri Mikszenas Organizer Rich Hayes 10 years and the second-longest OTOW Entertainment arranged transportation on the in franchise history). Committee Jolly Trolley for a combination of Of course, Red Sox fans were The song lyrics say, “Take Rays and Red Sox fans. The rivalry delighted with the win of the day, me out to the ballgame...” and on the fun-bus was both friendly but the Rays are getting the last that’s just what the On Top of the and entertaining, as favorite laugh with their five-game lead (at World Entertainment Committee baseball songs were sung. press time) ahead of the Red Sox planned for 37 baseball fans at a Barbara Lemieux and in the AL East competition. sold-out game. Dorothy Algozzina, both It’s summer time, and that The game, considered a celebrating birthdays, also enjoyed means baseball time. Whether “big one” by both teams, was a being serenaded with the Happy our team is winning or losing, competition of the two teams Birthday song and well wishes. we watch, we cheer, we yell and at the bottom of the American And now, about the game: scream and we even pray — but we always remember the famous League Eastern Division... so Boston Red Sox David Ortiz words of Yogi Berra, “It ain’t over you might say it was a fight for hit a three-run homer to lift the last place. The Tampa Bay Rays ‘til it’s over.” Red Sox to a 3-2 victory over the were hosting the Boston Red Sox at Tropicana Field in St. Rays. This win ended a five-game Photo artwork Petersburg and, as usual, it was losing streak for the Red Sox and by Mary Lou Wall a well-attended game by fans of also stopped the Rays’ nine-game and Doug Kates both teams. winning string (their longest in Page 38 / September 2014 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS September 2014 / Page 39 Reunion held in historic Richmond On Top of the Worlds East side Richmond, of course, is an elegant pool opened to balloons and cheers on Southern city with Confederate history Aug. 13, and lived up to and surpassed still evident in its architectural buildings expectations. It is another facility to be and the museums nearby. The July proud of and enjoy. weather is similar to ours but not quite Information for newcomers: the as humid. Gorgeous blossoming trees East pool is the one heated during the were everywhere. winter months and there are always I returned hoarse from so much some brave residents getting their laps talking, but sometimes when you re- in all year long. The new furniture seems acquaint with someone you haven’t to meet the requests of those who seen for 15-20 years, there is much to asked for higher, more comfortable talk and laugh about. lounges and chairs. Do remember your If our building is planning any We fondly say Recreation Cards, though. social activities or building get-togethers, Another long-time, much-involved his July birthday. Such good company, maybe someone will take the initiative resident is returning to family roots up good food, good spirits. to suggest a group of volunteers to do ‘bye to long- North. Shirley Sevift, always busy for My usual reunion of former co- some basic planning. As the number of the building, retired from her dental workers from many places occurred OTOW residents and activity groups time resident as always in July, and this year it was office job a few months ago and will grow, signups for clubs, rooms to meet, Heidi Ware, long-time return to her Cape Cod home. Shirley in Richmond, Va., and attended for restaurants, etc., need to get booked Capistrano resident, has sold her has a granddaughter in New Hampshire five days by over 600 people. The early. Plan and book your plans and unit and moved to Spring Harbor to who has small children at home and the Downtown Marriott was a perfect meeting places early, then relax and enjoy. be closer to family. We wish Heidi the daughter on the Cape is still there. We hotel. Lots and lots of lobby space, Let me know what you are up best and will miss seeing her buzzing to. There is a box at the bulletin board will really miss Shirley’s active ways and comfortable furniture all opening around on her cart between On Top or you can place your notes inside my wish her happy and wonderful times. into the variety of dining areas, sports of the World and Publix. storm door or call at 754-6646. Do not Several Jamaican Street neighbors bars, etc. and the location made it easy While Heidi has moved, use the number in the directory. got together to honor Joe Graffeo on to sight-see. Capistrano welcomes Joan Baptist a resident of Monaco building. Joan will be moving into Heidi’s unit. New residents will be grandparents soon Sam and Julia have a brand new great-granddaughter (the daughter We welcome new residents Andrew of Sam’s own granddaughter). and Annette Kazemer. Annette comes I believe she and her husband attended from the Washington D.C. area and the celebration of life event for Andrew from Syracuse, N.Y. They have Sam earlier this year. three children: two daughters and a son. Karen Johnson spent a few They are looking forward to becoming days visiting her granddaughter in first-time grandparents. Their son and Edinburg, Texas. The temperature daughter-in-law are expecting. They was 104 degrees during most of the moved into Bonnie’s place. visit, but Karen said it is a dry heat. How about a tour of castles and Karen “dry or wet, hot is hot.” manors? Diane Magie and her sister We recently motored to New Darlene just did this by taking a nine- Orleans to visit Karen’s daughter day trip to Ireland in June. Appropriate and beau, who is a chef; needless for Ireland, they started at the Guinness The day ended with a lovely dinner to say, the cuisine was delightful. Storehouse to drink a pint of that Diane Magie and her sister Darlene pose Thankfully we could only stay a famous black stuff in the Gravity Bar. at the “Malton Hotel,” a wonderful in the lush garden of their hotel in Dublin. Victorian building. Another day took short time or I would be up to 3x An afternoon guided walk through size! We had a great time; I really like crowded Dublin City followed. The them by ferry at Tarbert, crossing the and were sent home with this traditional Shannon River. Then the Cliffs of Gaelic Blessing: the beignets at Café du Monde in next day they drove by bus through the French Quarter. Kildare County, visiting the National Moher and a scenic drive from the cliffs May the road rise up to meet you. to Galway through the Burren Region May the wind be always at your back. We returned to Capistrano Stud, Tipperary County with a quick unpacked, repacked and headed on with dinner at Ballynahinch Castle. May the sun shine warm upon your face; stop to view the Rock of Cashel, a castle an eight-day cruise, our 54th cruise. The trip ended where it began, The rains fall soft upon your fields and and monastic settlement. They had At the end of that cruise I could not lunch at The Buttery, in the basement in Dublin, where they had their until we meet again, wait to get to Capistrano to rest up of the Georgian Bishops Palace. farewell dinner at Killiney Castle May God hold you in the palm of His hand. from too much vacation! Guess what! The Capistrano executive board met recently to discuss among other things the BIBLE STUDY CLUB “Welcome Back Snowbird” event and the Holiday Dinner party. Can By Bob Reis you imagine thinking about the The OTOW Bible Study Club is a non- for refreshments, music and singing. Christmas holidays already? denominational Bible study group to explore the We welcome everyone to our club. You do not word of God, and how it relates to our everyday need to have any knowledge of Scripture to join, and lives. Our teacher, Woodie Tully, brings 45 years there are no club fees required. We are not a church; of Bible teaching experience to help understand those attending are from a variety of denominations. the Scriptures. Every first-time guest receives a complete copy of The club meets each Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. the Bible to keep as their own. in the Veranda Room of the East Activities Center. For more information, call either Bob Reis, Occasionally we use a third Tuesday evening 798-2443, or Woodie Tully, 399-1773. Page 40 / September 2014 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS Generations each receive special honors Helen Mullan has just received a booklet on the occasion of her granddaughter being awarded a doctorate from Saint Mary’s College of California. In it are pictures of the procession, the ceremony, being congratulated by the President of the college, and a professor preparing the doctoral hood that she had just qualified to wear on future such ceremonies. The pictures show a beautiful, smiling girl greeting relatives and friends Building dues who have come to congratulate her. She wrote a heartfelt “thank you” on the personal sacrifice, selflessness, and booklet pages for all the supporters and without material reward, bestowed the are being well-wishers. Helen is understandably support and understanding without thrilled by this book since she which my graduation would not have collected could not travel there to enjoy the been possible. This certificate is hereby Helen Mullan’s granddaughter at her recent Malaguena is getting organized! ceremony in person. conferred to honor and recognize graduation ceremonies at St. Mary’s College Helen also showed me a framed of California at which she was awarded We are very fortunate to have a the confidence, devotion, guidance her Master’s Degree. resident, Arlene Mansfield, who “Certificate of Appreciation” that and assistance freely given in helping has volunteered to be the building she received when her granddaughter me obtain this important milestone every year from kindergarten through treasurer. Most of the buildings here was awarded her Master’s degree. in my life.” high school. Though living here at at OTOW have dues that are used Looking like a diploma or professional She is clearly a warm, loving On Top of the World, every summer for events or building improvements license, it said: “Be it known that grateful granddaughter. Helen deserved she would move to her son’s house to such as new chairs for the common Helen Mullan, my Grandma, during this unusual tribute because she has care for the granddaughter during the areas. The Malaguena dues are the course of my study, through been caring for her when needed, summer vacation. $10 per condo per year, and are voluntary. Wing captains will be coming around in September to collect the dues, or you can contact Interested in being Melbourne reporter? Arlene directly to pay. If the spring’s the woman’s season picture and at the young girl with the Malaguena welcomes new Then the autumn’s surely male, dark hair and unwrinkled faced with my residents Fred and Candice Peace. When there’s hunting and there’s football name under it. I don’t see that in the The Peaces have been owners and And the new cars go on sale. mirror these days… residents for several years and Our dinner at Village Inn in July I have checked back in my files moved to Malaguena from a condo was great. I especially enjoyed my free and found that my first column was in on the East side. Welcome Fred piece of strawberry-rhubarb pie. That May, 1995. There have only been three and Candice! was one of my mother’s specialties. reporters for Melbourne: Mary Ann Malaguena resident Betty Only wish more of you could have Gillespie, Esther Goldman and me. Byrnes travelled to Roswell, Ga., been there. I hope you were at the Would one of you in Melbourne like in May to attend her grandson’s Aug. 21 outing at the Olde Bay Café to be number four? I think 20 years is high school graduation. Betty also by the Dunedin Marina. It was great. a long time for the same voice. Contact attended the banquet to honor Carol Futej planned it and would like me if you are interested. I’d be glad to the lacrosse team, of which her suggestions from you all of where you grandson was the captain. For the week together. I missed her putting the take you to the Press Association club would like to go in the future. first time ever, his team won the paper in my door every morning. meeting and get you started. We have a new neighbor. Jack State Championship for the state Carol Futej enjoyed a week-long Also I would like to wish each and Hills has moved in on the second of Georgia. The whole family is vacation with her grandson and his every one of you a happy birthday who floor Haitian side. We all welcome him proud of this young man, who has family. The young ones went to the is having one. But how can I do that and hope to meet him and talk with received many academic and athletic beach every day. Carol joined them without knowing when your birthdays him soon. scholarships. He will be going to to tour the Sponge Docks and go to are? Any suggestions on how we can Stormy had friends visiting from Crabby Bill’s for alligator bites. Young Harris College in the fall. Dallas, Texas. She says they enjoyed In talking to Linda Hamrell at a get a birthday list? Don’t want the year, This exceptional young fellow plans going to the beaches and eating out recent luncheon, I discovered she had only the day. Thanks! to go to medical school after that. a lot. She must have been taking a been starring in a play about a 70-year After a quiet August, September Betty was thrilled to be part of vacation from her doll making. high school reunion. As I am planning has lots of holidays. My calendar the celebration. Bonnie White has been dog sitting on attending mine, I really laughed lists Labor Day, Grandparents’ Day, After Georgia, Betty visited for her son and daughter-in-law in Palm at the line in the play, “You haven’t Patriot Day, Citizenship Day, First her sister and other relatives in Harbor. They went north to a wedding changed a bit.” I don’t think I’ll hear Day of Autumn, and Rosh Hashanah. Massachusetts, which was quite so she and the dog enjoyed a whole that! I just looked at our graduation Celebrations are called for! chilly. “I’m glad to be back in sunny Florida,” she declared upon returning home. OTOW After-Hours Emergency Number

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THE WAY WE WERE A look back at the OTOW News (Part 64, September, 1976) By Dolores Burm and Elaine Gotler • Remember when OTOW had its own telephone books ? The price was $1 and they were very convenient to have. • On Sept. 18, Congressman Bill Young, U.S. Representative, spoke in the auditorium. He gave a report on what Washington was doing for retirees. • Kut-N-Kurl Beauty Salon offered a shampoo and set for $2.95 and a cut for $2. Weekly rinses were only 50 cents. • Television house calls were made by Gulfcoast TV Service for $5. Guests at a recent pizza party at the Krausses included newcomers to the building. • According to the Lapidary Club, of the 1600 minerals known to man, only 100 have ever been used as gems and only 25 or so are used often enough to make their names recognizable. A gemstone must be rare in Newcomers hail from beauty, color, pattern and design. See you next time! New Jersey, W. Virginia We welcome our new neighbors Ray and Cindy, from New Jersey. Ray worked as early as 16-years-old, first at Pop’s Car Wash. He was there for five or six years. Then he spent summers building cabinets to pay his way through college (achieving his BS). Ray also worked at Montgomery Ward’s smallest store in Pennsylvania. Cindy is an RN: something certainly to be proud of. They both love traveling and have now settled in at On Top of the World. We also welcome Charley and old great-grandson who is into soccer. Kathleen from West Virginia. They Recently, myself, John Scarpa, and owned an accounting firm (which the newcomers were invited for pizza at Charlie will be closing shortly). He’ll the Krausses (see photo, above). Good be here soon to help Kathleen furnish times were had by all. These ladies from Flamenco visited Rumba’s for a wonderful lunch recently. their new home. Kathleen retired four The OTOW recycling trial began years ago. They have twin daughters. the first of August. It is such a productive Kathleen recently tried to teach them to undertaking to help our environment. Enjoying summer’s slower pace crochet left-handed. Sounds like fun? It’s a proud feeling knowing we Although summer is a little They love their RV and go to are helping to lessen overcrowded slower as far as activities and social NASCAR races at Charlotte, Daytona, landfills for future generations. So far events go, some of the ladies from the Tennessee and other tracks. It’s their it looks promising. Remember this is Flamenco building set a date and had a favorite pastime. a trial period for August. Keep up the lovely lunch at Rumba’s in Clearwater They have a 13-year-old great- good work! (see photo, above). granddaughter, who enters dance Be kind to one another and The company and conversation competitions frequently, and a 7-year- God Bless. were good and they also look forward to having more of the ladies join them in the fall, when they return from their various travels! Charlyn Miller’s 14-year-old grandson visited her for a week and she kept him busy with beach-going, fishing, sight-seeing and a Rays’ baseball And it makes for a full but early evening game. He loves spending time with his — home by 8 p.m.! grandmother and has already said he Peter Geyer is popular with all of will be back next year! the West side canines. If one stops by It’s hard to believe, but Mary a day there must be 10, as they yank on Steele’s little great-granddaughter, who their leashes to get their owners to stop it seems was just born, is now walking! by for one of Pete’s dog biscuits! Mary is glad to have her living just up Anna and Tom Myers are counting the road in Spring Hill. the days until their great-grandchild is Lorraine Gentron and her husband born. Be sure to ask them about it in Bob, who moved here just a few months October! ago, tried out one of the On Top of the And remember… “There shall be World dances and had a fabulous time! eternal summer in the grateful heart.” They recommend them for everyone. — Celia Thaxter Page 42 / September 2014 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS OTOW vacationers spend three weeks in British Isles España residents have been very busy during late July and early August. Some went away, some had visitors, and some of us just stayed home and enjoyed the rain and heat! Ellen and John Fier toured Ireland and Scotland for three weeks. They joined a group to make this tour, some of whom were from On Top of the World (see photos). They had many interesting stops that began in Dublin. They then went to Belfast to the area where the ill-fated Titanic was built and toured the area and the museum. One of the most interesting stops was Blarney Castle where the Blarney Stone is located. In an inner tower of the castle, a stone is imbedded and once Intrepid OTOW travelers sample some typical fare at an Irish establishment. bore the date 1446. The legend has grown up that a person who has kissed the Blarney Stone will be given the power of sweet, persuasive, eloquence (known as “Blarney”). Once upon a time, visitors had to be held by the ankles and lowered head first over the battlements. Today, to kiss the stone, Ellen said that you have to lie on your back and push yourself deep Ellen and John Fier pause at the famed into the crevice to arrive at the stone St. Andrews golf course in Scotland. which is behind and above your head. which is a castle in the mountain range Then you have to raise your upper body known as Mountains of Kerry. They up to reach the stone to kiss it while also went to St. Andrews Golf Course leaning backwards and holding on to and many other places. an iron railing. After you kiss the stone, They laughed as they told me you then push yourself back out of about Haggis. Ellen and John said they the passageway. were not sure they were going to eat it For over 200 years, world but they pushed themselves and found statesmen, literary giants, and legends it wasn’t bad. Haggis is the traditional At its annual convention, OTOW resident Joan Farrell is presented with the New York of the silver screen have joined the national dish of Scotland. It is made State Hall of Fame Award for the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Auxiliary. millions of pilgrims who have kissed of a sheep’s or a calf ’s liver, heart, and the Blarney Stone and gained the gift of lungs, chopped with onions, seasonings, Convention in Johnstown, N.Y., Joan member of the Eagles for many years. eloquence. Ellen and John both kissed suet, oatmeal and boiled in a bag made Farrell was presented with the New Joan was nominated and voted into the the Blarney Stone and were awarded a from the stomach of the sheep or calf York State Hall of Fame Award for Hall of Fame for all of her previous certificate stating that fact. — and they ate this? Really? the Fraternal Order of the Eagles accomplishments. It is quite an honor to They toured the Ring of Kerry In July, at this year’s State Auxiliary (see photo). Joan has been a receive this award. Congratulations!

Help us protect residents from the ‘grandparent scam’

Within the past two years, individuals featured in this Since the first such incident, the OTOW News is newspaper were contacted by phone that a grandchild requesting that building writers no longer list the names was in jail and needed bail money. and locations of children or grandchildren in stories. All The callers had the correct names of the residents should be aware that this is a common scam grandchildren, the correct towns and the correct everywhere — not just at On Top of the World. grandparents’ phone numbers. If you get a call that a family member needs money, However, the phone call was a scam to try to get ask questions and double-check the information. Try the grandparents to fork out large sums of cash. to check on the whereabouts of the child in question Investigators believe the scammers may have read this yourself. If it sounds suspicious and you think it may newspaper online to gather information. be a scam, call the police. ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS September 2014 / Page 43 Reporter’s daughter has grand wedding Welcome September! Fall has always been my favorite season. It is a time when everything bursts with its last beauty, as if nature had been saving up all year for the grand finale. Living in New York most of my life, as a little girl I would be sad when summer ended and the leaves started to fall. I remember my mother saying, “The leaves are falling and they are falling in love with the ground.” On the topic of love, that beautiful couple who was engaged at Reporter and proud mother Kathy Ahrens the Clearwater Aquarium were married visited for a week in August. Of course, poses with newlyweds Kirsten and Paul June 21. My daughter Kristen married Grandma Grace spoiled her. They were Martin at their Clearwater Beach wedding Paul Martin at a beach wedding at the busy school shopping and swimming recently. Kirsten is Kathy’s daughter. Sheraton Sand Key (see photo). The and taking Skonda to the dog park. couple lives in Long Island. It was a Our building residents are On Top of the World singers again. beautiful destination wedding. looking forward to our monthly Always remember! It doesn’t Kristen works for Madison Square coffee and doughnut meetings and matter what you did or where you were Garden in Human Resources. Paul is a fun get-togethers. … it matters where you are and what New York City detective. Wishing them Lew and I are getting ready for you’re doing. Get out there! Sing the happiness always! Karaoke to start in October. I am song in your heart and never let anyone Grace Hudek’s granddaughter looking forward to hearing all of our shut you up. Page 44 / September 2014 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS Visitors love it here, even in the steamy heat of summer Who comes to Florida in the summer? Northerners who love the heat, sunshine, and our beaches, that’s who! Many are families and friends of those of us who live here. For instance, Frank and Thelma Hovelman were visited by grandchildren and great-grandchildren from Missouri. They came for 12 days. They took a trip over to the Magic Kingdom and also to Universal to check out the new Harry Potter experience. They spent several days on the Clearwater and Barefoot Beach in Naples sunning and looking for shells residents of all four buildings are doing and finding some rather intriguing their share to recycle. Thank you for starfish (see photo, right). your support of this environmental They also took in a Tampa Bay experiment. Hopefully, this will become Rays baseball game and got free pizza a permanent part of life here at On Top coupons because of strikeouts. After of the World. It will make the future Frank and Thelma Hovelman were visited by a whole gang of grandchildren and great- the game, they all walked out on better for those who follow us. grandchildren from Missouri. Here are some of them, shown at the beach and after a Rays’ Tropicana field and exited through September brings the end of game at Tropicana Field. center field (see photo, far right). summer vacation as children go back to They enjoyed the very warm days school. Be careful as you drive through for school children who might not be you have any building events or family and made happy memories to last neighborhoods and school zones, able to afford these items. If you can news you would like to have included in a whole lifetime. remember to slow down and watch help in any way make some contacts and articles. Feel free to contact the OTOW This reporter has taken a walk for children. find out where you can donate needed News press room and they can give you around the Paradise Reserve and from Many clubs, churches and items and help a child. my phone number. the filled-up recycle containers, it appears businesses are collecting school supplies This reporter can be contacted if Have a great September!

Thursday, Sept. 11 is Patriot Day. We pause to honor those who gave their lives in the 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and at Shanksville, Pa. ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS September 2014 / Page 45 Traveler visits childhood home in Shenandoah Valley Last month I promised to write about some of our resident’s vacations, so here we go. Even though Thomas Wolfe wrote in his novel, “You can’t go home again,” resident JoAnn Dameron proved that you can go home again. JoAnn took two weeks off work and drove back home to Waynesboro, Va., in the Shenandoah Valley. When JoAnn was five years old the family settled in Arlington, Va. A family outing/brunch was held, with relatives coming from Arlington, Va, Texas and Baltimore. Three cousins and their family are still living in Florida and did what all women do — Waynesboro. After the outing the family stopped at all three outlet malls. went through furnishings and pictures Don and Floyd Hitch and cats, from the old family farmhouse that is Xie and Mattie, started up their RV and now owned by the Historical Society were gone for four weeks. Two weeks who offers tours. were spent in Georgia, South Carolina, Her grandmother had the house North Carolina and Maryland. English Tudor dwellers enjoy an Early Bird dinner at Johnny’s Italian Restaurant recently. built in the late 1800’s or early 1900’s. Then they were on their own Good times and much camaraderie was shared by all. The Amish bought the 300 acres time. They spent some days in surrounding the farmhouse. She Vermont, visiting the capital, touring have your luggage lost by the airlines Dorothy didn’t even have to pack! and two cousins were born in the a Morgan horse farm and traveling the and always have food close by. The picture shows our residents family farmhouse. JoAnn was able countryside, then on to New York. Xie Dorothy Carpenito has the best out for an “Early bird” dinner at to attend her grandson’s high school and Mattie each found their own seats answer for all of us. Her son Daniel left Johnny’s Italian Restaurant for our graduation during this time. early on, one under the pillows and one New Jersey and traveled to his timeshare monthly activity. We always get excellent JoAnn was most surprised at on Floyd’s lap. in Ocala. Then he drove to Clearwater service and excellent food at Johnny’s the new six-lane highway in the Blue They were able to stay in great to spend several days with his mom. and we seem to draw a larger group Ridge Mountains and how beautiful parks and had the car they towed to run Dorothy’s brother from New Jersey also of attendees. everything looked. around in. What a nice way to travel! arrived and Daniel took them around to Residents: please watch the bulletin Then she headed back home to Don’t have to pack and unpack, never visit friends. A good time was had by all. board for events. Page 46 / September 2014 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS Former Boeing employee now teaches dancing at OTOW By Tom Brennan OTOW News Feature Writer Hi neighbors, how in the world R U? This month, I would like you to meet Nolan Shade and his dog, “Sir Alvin.” They came to On Top of the World from Seattle, Wash., where Nolan retired from Boeing Aircraft Co. as a finishing carpenter. He said he got “fed up” with the cold north, so he moved south. I say that Clearwater is about as far “south” of Seattle as you can go and still be in the continental U.S.A. Nolan enjoys ballroom dancing and would like to see more people enjoy it as well. He volunteers as a dance instructor at the Sunrise room every Thursday at 1 p.m. Nolan Shade, at far right, puts students through their paces during one of his ballroom dance classes at the East Activity Center. As a member of Fixers, Fiddlers and Fumblers, he spends many hours couples. They’re learning the waltz, Nolan takes dancing very Sweetie Pie to the next session! in the workshop. It was there he met the foxtrot and many more popular seriously. He comes to the Sunrise “Nolan do you have anything Doug Erickson. They came up with dance steps. And of course these Room a half-hour before class to say before I close my column?” the idea that more men should be lessons are free and can be put to to practice what he’ll teach his “Yes,” said he, “We need more men engaging in ballroom dancing. good use at the Saturday night dances students. to join the classes.” So they got together with some held at the East Activity Center. I was surprised to find him As I left, Sir Alvin was taking CDs and set up a dance workshop. Check the OTOW News for times dancing so gracefully by himself in an Nolan for a walk. All are welcome, singles, or and dates of the dances. empty room. It inspired me to bring ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS September 2014 / Page 47 Former WW2 military site Emergency Contact Info discovered on road trip These numbers or Web sites may come in handy when in a hurricane or Happy Labor Day. Sure seems to other emergency situation. See page 26 for more hurricane preparedness be early this year. information and instructions. Our Snowbird neighbors will be • Duke Energy (report outages): • Florida Dept. of Emergency tuning up their chariots or booking 800-228-8485 Management: air travel in anticipation of returning • Banking Issues: 877-275-3342 www.floridadisaster.org to paradise before too long. It will be • Pinellas County Humane • Florida Dept. of Insurance: fun seeing everyone and catching up Society: www.pinellascounty.org 800-227-8676 on what they did on their summer • Mail Services: 800-275-8777 • Federal Emergency vacations. Just like school…. : Management Agency (FEMA): And everyone will like the smooth • Social Security Administration 800-772-1213 800-621-3362 parking area our building is now • American Red Cross: sporting. • Medicare and Medicaid Issues: 800-362-1504 www.redcross.org On one of our sojourns south : • Attorney General’s Price • National Weather Service from Maine, we stumbled upon a most www.nws.noaa.gov Gouging Hotline: 866-966-7226 interesting place in Hardyville, S.C. After : • State Volunteer Hotline: • Florida Dept. of Revenue getting settled in our motel, we followed http://dor.myflorida.com/dor/ signs we had seen reading “Tuskegee 800-354-3571 Airmen.” Being WW2 buffs, we had to find out what this was about. Seems there was a rather large airfield there where the Tuskegee Airmen trained. It’s rather quiet now, but apparently Take a break! in WW2 it was bustling with activity with some 5,000 military living and Have a safe and enjoyable training at the field. We ambled around the field as the sun lowered in the sky, reading the various plaques with a Labor Day weekend. multitude of information. Was a very fascinating place. If you’re in the area it’s worth the side trip. Rosalie Borselli proudly shows off her new Happy news from Rosalie great-granddaughters, born less than a week Borselli who welcomed two new apart to sisters. great-granddaughters, born July 17 and July 22 (see photo). Their mothers are Hal and I spent some time in sisters… they live close by, so they will Boston this summer. My pal got a tune- be raised together. I forsee many trips to up at Brigham’s and Women’s. I will not lend a hand and spoil these babies! be able to keep up with him now!

OTOW After-Hours Emergency Number: 799-1115 (Water intrusion, elevator entrapment, building alarm malfunctions, electrical problems, etc.) Page 48 / September 2014 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS

Thunderstorms no obstacle to luncheons CONDOMINIUM OWNERS For whatever reason, I decided to As I reported in the last issue look over my collection of news articles the “four horsemen” — Gin Upton, WHO RENT THEIR UNITS that I have written over the years. I think Connie Saylor, Reta Carney, and Pat OWNERS who rent direct I hoped to get some inspiration for this Volheim had been traveling extensively must request necessary forms for month’s entry. either for pleasure or family reasons It surprised me to see how many and thus our residence here was very securing Recreation Cards for their years I have been doing this (12 or subdued. I am happy to report that renters by submitting a written more). I was reminded about how upon their return, a huge gathering request giving Building Number, fortunate we have been here at New once again took place and among these Apartment Number, the address of World French to have had or to have were the daughter and grandchildren of so many people who have given or give Pat Volheim, who are here for a visit. the Apartment and enclosing a legal- so much of their time and talent. For Thus the laughter and joviality is once sized self-addressed, stamped return this I am most grateful. again taking place. envelope to: This has been a month of hot, A special notice has been sent humid weather as well as one of Susan Withers, Donna Cameron, and out to residents that it is imperative On Top of the World Howard Johnson, all of which occurred downpours of rain and strikes of to have all bicycles and articles stored Recreation Card Dept. lightning and claps of thunder, which during the times of the last issue of the in the storage rooms to have their was not conducive to having our this paper and this one. Sorry it had to name and unit number affixed to 2069 World Parkway Blvd. E. daily social hour. The ladies’ monthly be cancelled thanks to old man weather. the same. Hopefully all will adhere Clearwater FL 33763 luncheon took place at Johnnies with I hope their special day was indeed to this mandate. eight women attending. There had been special as they are special people. As ever, I urge you all to keep This application can ONLY be a “pizza party” planned to celebrate the The monthly evening dinner was checking the bulletin boards for sent to OWNERS of apartments birthdays of Gin Upton, Bob Saylor, scheduled for the Varsity club. special announcements. here at On Top of the World and the OWNER shall process applications for renter Recreation Cards. ATTENTION WEST-SIDE DRIVERS Applications are NOT available • As you enter on World Parkway and approach Americus Boulevard, remember to come to a complete stop before making your turn. at any On Top of the World offices Do not pass a left-turning car on the right, inasmuch as that blocks the other driver’s vision and could cause an accident. or the Palm Acre Real Estate • Remember to make a complete stop when you come to any stop sign within the OTOW community. The other cars and pedestrians office. They MUST be obtained around you are depending on it, even though you may not see them. A “rolling stop” places you and others at risk of an accident. BY MAIL and MUST be requested BY THE OWNER. Stop, look both ways, and look in front of you. Thanks for being a cautious and safe driver! ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS September 2014 / Page 49 Page 50 / September 2014 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS Travelers savor the Holy Land, Ireland and Scotland Hello from Rila Renaissance. Well, it seems our “world travelers” are at it again! Our building Captain, Gerri Jaeger and Richard Maxwell had a fabulous vacation, including an incredible journey to the Holy Land. Fortunately, this was just before all the recent trouble there started. Gerri and Richard went to the Wailing Wall (see photo) and were surprised that men and women could not pray together. Nevertheless, Gerri said “Words cannot describe the spiritual emotion we felt, especially in County and want to return again to Bethlehem and Jerusalem.” see more of Ireland. Gerri and Richard They also got to touch the stone stayed at bed and breakfast inns. The where Jesus was anointed after being economy is so depressed that the taken down from the cross. They went country relies on the tourist business. to the West Bank and to Jordan. They Next, they headed to the Outer were surprised how many check points Hebrides of Scotland to visit friends there were at most borders with guards for three days. These islands are remote, and big guns. safe and a quiet haven with a charm of Gerri and Richard then flew to its own. Gerri and Richard said they Belfast, Ireland. They rented a car “wouldn’t want to be there in the winter, and drove along the east coast. What but the summer months are pleasant.” a contrast from the hot desert to the Don’t forget to continue to magnificent lush green countryside. recycle each week. Collection is always Our neighbors Jerri Jaeger and Richard Maxwell at the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem. They were amazed at the narrow on Wednesdays. roads and driving on the wrong side Check the bulletin boards in the I need some news from our leave your news articles in the white of the road. This was a bit stressful, core for upcoming events with our building. It is nice to read about our mailbox in the core under the bulletin but they survived! building. We usually start the end of neighbors’ trips, new members of board or let me know and I will be glad They totally enjoyed Donegal September and sometime in October. the family, anniversaries, etc. Please to take notes. ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS September 2014 / Page 51 Page 52 / September 2014 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS September 2014 / Page 53 Saying ‘so long’ to Bohemia’s venerable old oak tree There was a gathering of some of our Bohemians recently that lasted two whole days. They came — and some even celebrated — to witness the downing of our old oak tree on the Jamaican side. It seems that finally its time had come (see photos). The management company had determined that the tree was diseased, with a shortened life span. Based on the condition of the tree as well as the potential safety hazard, Pinellas County approved the removal of the tree. Perhaps something less troubling foods, and visited friends — about the and scenic will replace it. We all thank same as here at OTOW (but German On Top of the World management for beer is much more to his liking!). solving this problem, especially during They visited Disney’s Castles the advent of our rainy season. and Rottenberg, where the water runs Juta and Mike Lane recently backward. On their return through In its finest days, this oak tree was very After the tree’s removal, the stump Kofinhuebach, they did a henchean scenic and provided a memorable spot where remaining is about five feet wide. It now journeyed to Germany once more. (chicken) festival. Bohemians gathered for cocktail hours and becomes the only landmark that represents Germany is Juta’s birth place and where My son and wife arrived after holidays. Even in its final days of life, it hosted those memorable Bohemian celebrations the celebration that heralded its demise. and gatherings. she met Mike. The rest is history. They dropping their daughter off at college in married and moved to the U.S. Mike Louisiana. She is on a soccer scholarship fell in love with Germany and so both and they watch all her games until We played Pinochle and dined at We had a good turnout at Chili’s make the annual trek now. November. A huge RV is their home Frenchy’s at Clearwater Beach. I’m very recently: 14 of us showed up. This This time, Mike related, while while away from their retirement house proud of my son. He is a Vietnam vet, month there’s a pot luck and games on Juta and the girls visited the sights in in Las Vegas. The RV requires $600 of went through college on his own, and Labor Day plus the Safety Harbor Grill the countryside, he drank beer, ate fat gas for each fill-up. retired as chief of police. on the 24th. Come and enjoy! OTOW CLEARWATER WEB SITE: www.ontopoftheworldnews.com Page 54 / September 2014 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS

1 Monday...... 10:30 AM...... Entertainment Committee Meeting...... Veranda 1 Monday...... 6:00 PM...... Bldg. No. 82 Capistrano Meeting...... Sunrise Room 2 Tuesday...... 3:30 PM...... Billiards Meeting...... Sunrise Room 2 Tuesday...... 6:00 PM...... Hoosier Club Meeting...... Crafts Room-Kitchen Labor Day 3 Wednesday...... 5:30 PM...... Baby Boomers Meeting...... Starlite Room Monday, Sept. 1 3 Wednesday...... 7:30 PM...... Theater Workshop Meeting...... Auditorium 4 Thursday...... 10:30 AM...... Pennsylvania Club Meeting...... Starlite Room 5 Friday...... 9:30 AM...... Good Neighbors Meeting...... Large Card Room 5 Friday...... 2 – 4 PM...... Travel Club Meeting...... Sunrise Room 6 Saturday...... 5 – 8 PM...... Singles Club Meeting...... Starlite Room Grandparents Day 8 Monday...... 8:30 AM...... Health/Blood Pressure Screenings...... Veranda Sunday, Sept. 7 8 Monday...... 2:00 PM...... German Interest Group Meeting...... Sunrise Room 10 Wednesday...... 5:00 PM...... Baby Boomers Game Night...... Crafts Room-Kitchen 10 Wednesday...... 7:00 PM...... Jesters Meeting...... Sunrise Room 11 Thursday...... 9:30 AM...... Good Neighbors Get Acquainted Coffee...... Auditorium 12 Friday...... 7:00 PM...... Lambda Club Meeting...... Large Card Room Patriot Day 15 Monday...... 9:30 AM...... Health Screenings Free Eye & Ear Testing...... Auditorium Thursday, Sept. 11 17 Wednesday...... 5:00 PM...... Baby Boomers Game Night...... Crafts Room-Kitchen 17 Wednesday...... 6:00 PM...... Hoosier Club Game Night...... Crafts Room-Kitchen 18 Thursday...... 9:00 AM...... AAA Driver Course...... Starlite Room 18 Thursday...... 5:30 PM...... Baby Boomers Meeting...... Starlite Room 18 Thursday...... 7:30 PM...... Entertainment Committee Show...... Auditorium First Day of Autumn 19 Friday...... 9:00 AM...... AAA Driver Course...... Starlite Room Tuesday, Sept. 23 20 Saturday...... 8:00 PM...... Entertainment Committee Dance...... Auditorium 21 Sunday...... 2:00 PM...... Entertainment Committee Sunday In The Park...... Auditorium 24 Wednesday...... 9:00 AM...... Sewing Crafts...... Starlite Room 24 Wednesday...... 5:00 PM...... Baby Boomers Game Night...... Crafts Room-Kitchen 24 Wednesday...... 7:00 PM...... Bldg. No. 89 Siboney Meeting...... Sunrise Room 25 Thursday...... 2:00 PM...... Democratic Club Meeting...... Starlite Room Rosh Hashanah 27 Saturday...... 5:00 PM...... Sensational Seniors Meeting...... Sunrise Room Thursday, Sept. 25 27 Saturday...... 6:00 PM...... Lambda Club Social...... Large Card Room Daily Calendar MONDAY 5:30 Dominos...... Small Classroom 1:00 Mahjongg...... Small Classroom 7:00 Coffee Corner...... Auditorium 6:00 Pinochle...... Large Card Room 1:00 Baby Boomers Dancing...... Sunrise Room 8:00 Ladies’ Exercise Class...... East Side Gym 6:00 Mahjongg...... Rainbow Room 1:00 Mahjongg...... Yellow Room 8:00 Bonesavers Exercise...... Large Card Room 6:30 Poker Group...... Poker Room 1:30 Scrapbooking Crafts...... Crafts Room 8:30 Ent. Comm./Clubs Ticket Sales.....Auditorium 7:00 Bible Study Meeting...... Veranda 2:00 Chess...... Rainbow Room 8:30 Exercise Class...... West Side Gym 5:00 Pinochle...... Large Card Room 9:00 Computer Club Lab Open...... Computer Room WEDNESDAY 5:00 Pinochle...... Small Classroom 9:00 Slimnastics Exercise...... East Side Gym 7:00 Coffee Corner...... Auditorium 6:00 Poker Group...... Poker Room 9:00 Water Exercise Class...... East Side Pool 8:00 Ladies’ Exercise Class...... East Side Gym 6:00 Poker Group...... Yellow Room 9:00 Zumba Exercise...... Large Card Room 8:00 Bonesavers Exercise...... Large Card Room 6:30 Scotch Doubles...... Billiards Room 9:30 Brazilian Embroidery...... Art Room 8:30 Exercise Class...... West Side Gym FRIDAY 10:00 Aerobics Exercise...... East Side Gym 9:00 Computer Club Lab Open...... Computer Room 7:00 Coffee Corner...... Auditorium 10:00 Exercise Class...... West Side Gym 9:00 Good Neighbors Crafts...... Crafts Room 8:00 Ladies’ Exercise Class...... East Side Gym 11:30 Contract Bridge...... Yellow Room 9:00 Slimnastics Exercise...... East Side Gym 8:00 Bonesavers Exercise...... Large Card Room 12:30 Mahjongg...... Rainbow Room 9:00 Water Exercise Class...... East Side Pool 8:30 Exercise Class...... West Side Gym 12:30 Canasta...... Small Classroom 9:00 Zumba Exercise...... Large Card Room 9:00 Computer Club Lab Open...... Computer Room 1:30 Tai Chi Beginners...... East Side Gym 9:00 Knitting Group...... Veranda 9:00 Ceramics...... Crafts Room 2:30 Tai Chi Advanced...... East Side Gym 10:00 Zumba Exercise...... Large Card Room 9:00 Slimnastics Exercise...... East Side Gym 5:00 Mahjongg...... Rainbow Room 10:00 Exercise Class...... West Side Gym 9:00 Water Exercise Class...... East Side Pool 6:00 Bingo...... Auditorium 1:00 Painting Pals...... Art Room 9:00 Zumba Exercise...... Large Card Room 6:00 Poker Group...... Yellow Room 1:30 Tai Chi Beginners...... East Side Gym 9:00 Pinochle...... Small Classroom 6:30 8-Ball Tournament...... Billiards Room 2:30 Tai Chi Advanced...... East Side Gym 1:00 Mahjongg...... Rainbow Room 10:00 Exercise Class...... West Side Gym TUESDAY 1:00 Double Pinochle...... Small Classroom 1:00 9-Ball Tournament...... Billiards Room 7:00 Coffee Corner...... Auditorium 6:00 Poker Group...... Rainbow Room 1:00 Chess...... Rainbow Room 1:00 Mahjongg...... Small Classroom 8:00 Ladies’ Exercise Class...... East Side Gym 6:30 Ladies QueT Billiards...... Billiards Room 8:30 Exercise Class...... West Side Gym 6:00 Poker Group...... Rainbow Room 9:00 Computer Club Lab Open...... Computer Room THURSDAY 6:30 Hand & Foot Canasta...... Small Classroom 9:00 Caring and Sharing Crafts...... Crafts Room 7:00 Coffee Corner...... Auditorium SATURDAY 9:00 Slimnastics Exercise...... East Side Gym 8:00 Ladies’ Exercise Class...... East Side Gym 8:30 Line Dancing...... Auditorium 9:00 Water Exercise Class...... East Side Pool 8:30 Ent. Comm/Clubs Ticket Sales...... Auditorium 8:30 Computer Club Meeting...... Large Card Room 10:30 Ballroom Dancing Class...... Auditorium 8:30 Exercise Class...... West Side Gym 11:30 Duplicate Bridge...... Large Card Room 11:00 Yoga...... East Side Gym 9:00 Computer Club Lab Open...... Computer Room 1:30 Tai Chi Beginners...... East Side Gym 12:00 Ceramics...... Crafts Room 9:00 Slimnastics Exercise...... East Side Gym 2:30 Tai Chi Advanced...... East Side Gym 1:00 9-Ball Tournament...... Billiards Room 9:00 Water Exercise Class...... East Side Pool 1:00 Line Dancing...... Auditorium 11:00 Yoga...... East Side Gym SUNDAY 1:00 Canasta...... Small Classroom 11:30 Contract Bridge...... Large Card Room 1:00 Pinochle...... Small Classroom 2:00 Chess...... Rainbow Room 12:00 Poker Group...... Yellow Room ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS September 2014 / Page 55 Whiling away the summer Monthly luncheons are thinking of the old days always popular at Valencia Well, the weather is typical for Florida. It is hot, hazy, humid and Please, let’s all remember the the perfect time to sit around and events of 9/11/01 on Patriot Day, take it easy. Sept. 11, and hope such a tragedy There is not much to write about never happens again. this time of year. Snowbirds are up Our recycling effort is moving North visiting family and friends, along. We are still learning but and the pool area is crowded with getting better. Who says you can’t residents trying to keep cool. The air teach an old dog new tricks? conditioning in every unit is pumping The ladies’ luncheon held away and I, for one, am enjoying the on Aug.14 was at Applebee’s. The cool, manufactured air. men’s luncheon was at Johnny’s. The During these times of relaxation, turnout was light but enjoyable. the mind kind of wanders and many things that today’s generation takes Our September get-together things seep into the subconscious. We for granted. was to be at the Early Bird Dinner lighter than expected but the service find ourselves thinking of all kinds Today we have social media, Theater on Ulmerton Road and US and food was great. It is always a of odd things. smart phones, cars that almost drive 19 on Sept.20. Adele once again pleasure to share your thoughts with I was sitting around with music themselves, nearly constant connections hosted the event. your neighbors. playing (I tend to favor the forties to the to children, family and friends… and we Our Aug. 27 building lunch, Mama Sez: The difference seventies, does that say anything about still complain. hosted by Claire, was held at the between a girl friend and a wife my age?) and Billy Joel came on singing Maybe someday a really smart Olive Garden. The turnout was is 45 lbs. about “Keeping the Faith.” person will come up with compromise The words of that song brought somewhere in the middle and we will be back a lot of memories, including able to find good shows to watch on the pompadours, jackets with velvet collars, tube, get along with our neighbor, have the old man’s Old Spice, back seats of a good relationship with those around Chevrolets… he goes on mentioning us, stop killing each other and just be the many fads to which we adhered. happy, which reminds me of another Check out OTOW-TV We all seem to like the “good old song: “I Can Dream Can’t I?” days” when life was simple. There were Hoping that next month will no cell phones, computers, TV was in provide us with a bundle of new input Channels 96 and 732 its infancy, no GPS and all the other from our residents — and happy days. Page 56 / September 2014 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS

• This facility is exclusively for OTOW unit owners with a valid recreation card, for guests of unit owners accompanying residents with a valid recreation card, or for renters with a valid recreation card. • Please show your valid recreation card upon the SCA staff’s request. • Unauthorized persons will be asked to leave. • Swim at your own risk • There is no lifeguard on duty. • Oils, sun block, and body BLOOD PRESSURE PROGRAM lotions must be showered off On the second Monday of each month from September through April, blood pressure before entering pool. testing will be available at the East Activity Center from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Special thanks • Pool will be closed during go to our nurses for volunteering to take blood pressures. Remember, all are welcome. inclement weather. • Walkways to the gates must be kept clear at all times. • Use of these facilities is at a resident’s or guest’s own risk. • Guests under the age of 15 may use the facility from 12–4 p.m., seven days a week. • Guests under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. • Children under age 2 must wear a “swim diaper.” • Please take all children for frequent potty breaks. • Pools are closed when gates are locked. ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS September 2014 / Page 57

Guests at Margaret and Martin Forde’s 50 wedding anniversary pose for a group photo. Seated front row left to right: Steve Cawley, John O’Shea, Martin Forde, Grace on Margaret’s lap, Conner on Michelle’s lap, Frieda Cawley, Jim Sundberg, Doris McKeon, Margo Robson. Middle Row left to right: Dave Kennelly, Noreen O’Shea, Sheila Bonomo, Mary Kennelly, Ruthie Griffith, Andy Suhar, Mary Leahy, Betty Burns. Standing back row left to right: Sheila Mahoney, Pat Mahoney, Mina Osborne, Phyllis Wong, Nina Wolinski, Connie Giudice, Gloria Mitchell, Julie Narancich, Mike Narancich, Joe Cassidy, Mickey (Bob Riley’s father-­in-law), Bob Riley. (Photo by Barbara Sundberg) 50th wedding anniversary celebrated by family, friends By Barbara Sundberg Just one of many celebrations to highlight of the party. As always, the mark Margaret and Martin Forde’s 50th food was delicious and plentiful, the wedding anniverary was held last month company delightful, a wonderful time with family and friends in the Sunrise to remember. Room of the West Activity Center. Congratulations, Margaret and A surprise visit from one of their Martin! Pictured above are some daughters and her two children was the of the guests. Page 58 / September 2014 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS Unforgettable China trip caps off summer in fine style August is one of our toughest drivers are worse than Boston drivers. 3. months, but it is the threshold to better Ladies, the best place to shop in Beijing things a-coming. I like to think of it as is the Silk Market — a multistory flea the price we pay for the glorious falls market with all prices negotiable. Of we enjoy. course we did see the usual stuff, the Our Entertainment Chair, Marie Forbidden City and the Great Wall Pirrello has worked hard to soften (see photo). summer living at the Azores. She Our next experience was in Xian, organized two great outings for us. an old capital of China. We discovered The first was to Rumbas, with 24 folks that the Emperor Qin Shi Haung, who sharing a great Sunday dinner. It was ruled some 2,000 years ago took his reported that the food and service death seriously. When he died, he took were great. his entire household staff with him The second event was at Island including all his girlfriends! Maryann and Frank Staffieri Way for a Thursday early-bird dinner. One of the highlights of our trip recently returned from a trip to visit Nineteen participated and again the to China was visiting a small country family and to celebrate Maryann’s food and service were first class. school in a riverside village. I was The great part of the outings is birthday. Congratulations. interested to learn that they try to hold the chance to visit. I know we all live in Tom and Marie took a quick trip the class size to 70 for each teacher. I the same building, but the opportunity to California to visit Tom’s brother and to gather and just visit is a rare thing to soak up some of that cool weather was amazed when a rather petite math during the summer. If you are a recent around San Francisco. teacher quietly said something and all Russ and Sy at the famed Great Wall of of the children went quiet and attentive China. Russ says the wall was literally resident or just reluctant to get involved, As promised last month, I am covered with people. please do yourself a favor and get including a photo of the trip Sy and I to what she was saying. It was evident involved. Soon we will have our fall took to China. I am tempted to bore that education is a family affair and a their country and feel the government planning meeting. Plan to attend. you with a detailed account of our trip serious business. is working for the good of all. Dolores and John Parham but think it better to give short snapshot Our trip concluded in Shanghai, For now, watch the bulletin board flew to New York for quick family thoughts and experiences we had. a large and growing city with better for the latest in upcoming happenings. visits and to celebrate some of their Our first experiences in Beijing led drivers than in Beijing. Please drop something in my box many grandchildren’s and great- us to a few conclusions: 1. China has The people we met during our trip — it is over by the bulletin board. grandchildren’s birthdays. one heck of a lot of people. 2. Beijing are excited about what is occurring in Thanks in advance.

Copies of the OTOW News are available in the lobbies of the East and West Activity Centers. ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS September 2014 / Page 59

THE OTOW BUS COMES DIRECTLY TO YOU! For reservations, call 799-3417, then press #7 of the voice menu. Seating is limited. Make reservations Guidelines for Riding the Bus 24 hours in advance. • The OTOW bus service is for the driver, you will not be permitted on Reservations for transportation to and from the East exclusive use of OTOW residents the bus. and West Activity Centers will be accepted following with a valid recreation card. • Shopping time is 90 minutes and the schedules listed below. • This service is provided to our begins at the first drop off. residents at no charge. • Due to limited seating, we cannot Tuesday Morning Specials Thursday Morning • Thank you, but the driver is accept multi-day reservations. See Posting in Bus Publix (Sunset & Belcher) prohibited from accepting tips. • Reservations are first come, first Paradise/West Side...... 9 to 9:20 a.m. Paradise/West Side...... 8 to 8:20 a.m. • The bus driver picks up passengers served, and may only be made 24 East Side...... 9:25 to 9:45 a.m. East Side...... 8:25 to 8:45 a.m. with reservations only. hours in advance. • The reservation phone number is Tuesday Afternoon Thursday Afternoon • You must be able to transfer on your own to ride the bus. for seat reservations only. Please K-Mart & Countryside Mall Publix (Sunset & Belcher) • Medical devices may be restricted leave your name, trip request, Paradise/West Side.12:30 to 12:50 p.m. Paradise/West Side.....11 to 11:20 a.m. due to passenger load. building and unit number, and East Side...... 12:55 to 1:15 p.m. East Side...... 11:25 to 11:45 a.m. phone number. • Eating and drinking on the bus is prohibited. • If you live on the second floor of Wednesday Morning Friday Morning a two-story building, or if your Publix (Sunset & Belcher) Super Walmart • Shopping bag limits and size building’s elevator is out of service, Paradise/West Side...... 8 to 8:20 a.m. Paradise/West Side...... 8 to 8:20 a.m. restrictions are at the driver’s the driver will carry your bags to discretion. East Side...... 8:25 to 8:45 a.m. East Side...... 8:25 to 8:45 a.m. your front door. The driver is strictly • If space allows, residents with prohibited from entering your unit. Wednesday Afternoon Friday Afternoon current recreation cards may catch • The SCA staff takes their directions Publix (Sunset & Belcher) Super Walmart a one-way ride home on the bus. from SCA management. Please refer Paradise/West Side.....11 to 11:20 a.m. Paradise/West Side.....11 to 11:20 a.m. • If you create a safety hazard or all questions and concerns to the East Side...... 11:25 to 11:45 a.m. East Side...... 11:25 to 11:45 a.m. cause unsafe distractions to the Community Service Office. Page 60 / September 2014 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS Let’s welcome these new Modernage residents Can it really be September already? How many times have you heard “time sure does fly?” I guess that’s just another benefit of the Golden Age. And fall starts the 23rd of this month. Remember back a few years when men never wore pink? Not even a pink tie. Then they not only started wearing pink ties, but pink t-shirts, pink shorts and pink trousers. I saw Reporters’s newphew Louis married … while her niece Lori married Anthony a man wearing a pink flowered shirt. Stephanie in June… a month later, in July. Next came the earrings. And the other evening on TV, a man had on When I interviewed them I met a complete suit of very bright pink. their cute little dog, Peanut, who is Happy aunt on hand for What I want to know is, when will very friendly and likes to be petted. they start wearing skirts? Their interests are reading, weddings of nephew, niece We have a nice new couple in our crafts, boating, the beach, painting building, Debbie and James Russell. and singing in the choir. Siblings get married a month They last resided in Gainesville, Ga. We have a new Sunshine Lady. apart. Our nephew, Louis, and his bride, Debbie is originally from Fairfield, Barbara Mooney wants you to let her Stephanie, were married in June. The Conn. James is from Alabama. know when someone in our building family tradition continued as our niece, James worked 50 years in is ill, so that she can send them a card Lori and her husband, Anthony were the air conditioning and heating from our building. married in July (see photos). business. Debbie has been in the Before long the Snowbirds will Fort Lauderdale was the destination medical field. be returning to our warm welcome. for our nephew’s wedding. The bride Between them they have four girls Be sure to let me know of any wanted to be married on the beach in and seven grandchildren, including a interesting news to publish in our an area named after her late grandfather. just-born little boy! fantastic paper. John U. Lloyd Beach State Park is a beautiful recreation area located next to Port Everglades. The region is a 251- acre site where visitors can bird-watch, swim, go canoeing and picnic. The park is a protected zone for manatees. Sea turtles return there annually to hatch their eggs. It was a beautiful setting on the water for the wedding ceremony. Mother Nature cooperated, making it a beautiful Florida evening. Our niece’s in-laws provided their home for a patio wedding. It was a picture perfect event held near the swimming pool, while birds sang and geckos scurried about. Lori’s childhood friend, Maggie, drove non-stop from Batavia, N.Y., to Florida with her husband and four children in order to be the matron New bride Lori presents her two sons for of honor. Anthony’s large circle of all to see and admire. family and friends witnessed the intimate ceremony. and groom as they were very happy for The bride’s young sons, Gavin their children. and Keegan, joined in the ceremony Congratulations to the young while waiting for the party to begin couples as they begin their marriage (see photo). There were tears of joy journey together. and smiles from parents of the bride “Till We Meet Again.”

COFFEE CORNER Coffee and donuts are served from 7 to 10 a.m. every weekday morning in the East Activity Center auditorium. ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS September 2014 / Page 61 Trip to Michigan kept resident on the go Our building traveler, Dorothy Churchill, was on the move again last month celebrating her birthday with a visit to family and friends in Michigan. Dorothy had a busy schedule planned. Her first stop was with her son and his wife in Jackson. Spent four days with friends, Jim and Shirley in Waterford, also a visit with Grace, a lifelong friend, and had lunch with an old neighbor, Judy in Rochester. Then a stop was made to see her grandson’s Farewell new home in Lowell, as well as a visit Mackinaw City performed by a band with friends at their cottage in Lowell. from Germany. Enjoyed a “pasty” to one of Went up to Cheboygan on Lake (adopted from the Cornish meat Dorothy Churchill poses with daughter-in- Huron to see another son. Traveled law Linda at a winery in MIchigan during pie) for lunch before heading back Dorothy’s recent trip to that state. our favorite over the bridge to the Soo Locks, saw to Jackson. freighters going through the locks, Saw a play, “The Last Romance,” with a wine tasting (see photo above). neighbors impressive at four football fields long. at the Purple Rose playhouse that Jeff A visit to see her grandson’s new Later she saw a play at the Daniels formed, then dinner at a winery home in Grand Rapids rounded out the It’s been a quiet summer in the Cheboygan Library and a concert in nearby where she enjoyed music along trip. Left for Florida and some R&R! Chetnik building. We can’t even get any interest in luncheons. For that we will have to wait until our Snowbirds Building highlights include trips and visits return in October. We know our Christmas party One of my favorite neighbors amazing. Fun was had at Wildwood and catered dinner will be held during and an original resident of the Siboney, Amusement Park and the water parks. the second week of December in the Violet Orr, just turned 96. Violet is Dinner theater at Elaine’s was a hit as Sunrise Room, but we don’t know from Forest Park, Ill. We all send our was the horse and carriage rides through the exact day yet. We will keep congratulations. this Victorian seaside resort. Of course, you advised. Audrey Decker and I, along with beach time was essential in making this We are very sad to hear that my friend from the Dorado building, another memory-filled vacation. a very much-loved Chetnik, Bill Ednamae Jordt, attended the annual Doris Prekopa’s cute little great- Jacobs, will be leaving On Top of August dinner dance and enjoyed the granddaughter visited from Wichita, the World to reside in New Mexico. food and entertainment very much. Kan., where her father, Danny, is the We wish him God’s speed. As Our building was well represented assistant editor of the local newspaper. Joan Cooney said, “I’ll never have with Sue Watlington and our new Her grandfather, Allen, treated them to another neighbor like him.” At our neighbors (brother and sister), Anton a day at Disney World, which everyone luncheons he added so much to and Debbie Holstrom, attending also. was rescued from the pound. She got enjoyed. It was too short a visit, though. the joyful camaraderie. He will be Anton celebrated his birthday and had into more trouble than a two-year old We love to see the little ones. sorely missed. his picture taken. Joyce and Bill Hickman but won Audrey’s heart. Welcome back Rita Tombari, Linda and Vince Zeyak visited celebrated their 38th anniversary that Then it was up to Connecticut to from Massachusetts. with their grandchildren in North evening and this was the first time meet her six-month old great-nephew, I have had several experiences Dakota this summer. All had a they have been to one of our dances. who is just precious and a real joy. lately with trying to secure telephone very good time.. We hope it won’t be the last! She had a wonderful time. numbers of residents of On Top Of I am sure there were many more Several of our neighbors have Jerry and Sue Watlington spent the World. In our building, we have a trips that never reached me. I really returned from their summer vacations. the month of July visiting with family telephone list with everyone’s phone need to hear from you. My number Audrey Decker traveled to Maryland and friends in Cape May, N.J. They number and condo number. Each is 727-799-6361. this year to visit her son and daughter- were able to spend time with five of resident has a copy. We could not live in–law and to meet their new addition their grandchildren and the two great- without our telephone list, and it has to the family, “Lucy.” The puppy is a grand’s. All partook in Whale and helped in several emergencies. redhead named for Lucille Ball, and Dolphin watching trips, which were Happy Labor Day! Page 62 / September 2014 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS 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. 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. We cannot accept ads over the phone. 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. OTOW resident Hart Kraimer (in far kayak) leads reporter Pat Drake and her husband Gary down the Weeki Wachee River during a recent kayak trip there. FOR SALE (Photo by Don Drake) Golf clubs with bag $40; oak wall unit; box of Mister Loaf bread machine $20; Midland wood flooring; 2 older TVs. Flexible pricing. weather alert radio, new $25; handicap toilet 602-373-1028 or 727-754-5472 support, aids getting on and off $25. Reporter gets hooked on Brown frame glass red poppy picture, 692-7028 38" x 46" $40; tan swivel rocker/recliner $65. White wicker desk w/glass top $95; nice pleasures of river kayaking 799-4303 couch, floral pattern $50; rocking chairs $20 44” round pedestal table with 4 black padded each. 669-1629 or 366-2515 Last month I wrote a story about chairs $150 OBO. 419-346-2454 Hart Kraimer’s trip to Germany. I wrote WANTED that he had driven on the Autobahn at Kayak, hardly used, blue color, light weight (28 lbs.) “Tidewater” brand, easy to transport, Need one pair of women’s bowling shoes, 160 miles per hour. Somehow it got into sit on top, includes paddles $120. 482-1720 size 6, in good condition. 474-5040 the story as 160 kilometers per hour. Lift chair, new condition $400; Craftmatic Donate your leftover yarn for wheelchair That’s a difference of 61 miles per hour. lap afghans for veterans. Will pick up. I want to confirm that he drove 160 adjustable bed, good condition $400; dinette set, table w/4 chairs $150. 366-2515 725-1376 miles per hour, and was still passed by 900-watt Hamilton-Beach microwave, black Wanted: Ultralight transport chair. others as if he was standing still. Call 244-6091 My husband Gary and I are having in color, good condition $25. 540-718-1822 our kitchen and bathroom remodeled. Large entertainment center, five sections, dark Large loveseat/recliner wanted. Call 725-1376 and leave message & price. I can assure you – it’s very stressful. cherry, beautiful condition, 12' x 6' $500, can There is so much noise and mess, and e-mail photos. 400-2204 Comic books wanted, pre-1980 Marvel or we are very lucky to have such under- Official Overstreet comic book price guide, DC, any size collection, immediate cash paid. standing neighbors. Hart Kraimer came along and used 37th edition $20; Penny Press fill-in puzzle 712-3655 I want to preface this with the fact Gary’s. It was wonderful. It was a very books, best offer. 725-3708 that I have had 10 spine operations. easy place to kayak, those in the know Mobility Express lift chair, great condition, LOST & FOUND I am, therefore, limited as to what told me, because the current did most perfect working condition, plush speckled Found: Orange calico cat, adult male, collar I can do. of the work. I even managed to paddle silver color, smoke-free home $250. with bell. Friendly house cat, in foster home Luckily, I have a very thoughtful some. I’m looking forward to going on 210-7374 now. Looking for owner or new home. husband. He goes kayaking regularly another kayak trip, thanks to Gary. Breville Ikon multi-speed juicer, used, good 386-4525 with a group of Baby Boomers. He In addition to doing the tandem condition $35. 723-8416 knew that I needed a break from the kayak, Gary had an interesting month construction, and offered to rent a in relation to golf. Last month it was in tandem (2-person) kayak, and said he the newspaper, in very large letters, that would do all the work so that I could Gary had a hole in one, and his brother, go with them. Don, witnessed it. In fact, Don had the www.ontopoftheworldnews.com At first I wasn’t sure, but the more hole in one, and Gary witnessed it. I thought about it, the more I thought You can imagine how many times it would be fun. Gary has been congratulated and had So, on Aug. 4, our wonderful to let them know what really happened. neighbors, Susan and Sue, watched His brother is only too happy to harass our two dogs and we went to Weeki him about it. We’ve gotten a few Wachee. Since we were renting a kayak, chuckles over this.

Attention Dog Walkers When picking up after your dog, do not throw plastic bags down the storm drains. This is against the law. Be sure to always clean up while walking your dog. ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS September 2014 / Page 63 Page 64 / September 2014 ON TOP OF THE WORLD NEWS