® Section A Where the news is always good! Vol. 26, No. 2 • August 2012 COMMUNITY Big Bangs NEWS & UPDATE By Kenneth D. Colen, Publisher and Insurance Update Tropical Storm Debby was a reminder Booms! to all residents to check in with your insur- By Bob Woods ance agent and make sure the insurance World News Writer coverage on your home and contents is ad- equate. We were very fortunate that there was no flooding or water damage to build- Thousands of people attended the ings or infrastructure despite 11-inches Fourth of July extravaganza at Circle of rain in 24 hours. If there is ever a next Square Commons on Wednesday, July 4. time, we may not be so fortunate. If you feel The event kicked off right on time at 5 p.m. “lucky” and go without insurance or believe with a tribute honoring all veterans. you can self-insure, you should reconsider The Color Guard from Francis Marion because the cost of repair or reconstruction Military Academy presented the colors as (especially from fire) may well put you into Alexander Sexton sang the National An- debt. them. Bob Woods introduced the military In the On Top of the World Owners’ As- flag holders as each military service song, sociation, residential properties are insured including the Merchant Marines, was under a master policy in the name of the played. Veterans from each service stood Association. The per event deductible re- to be recognized as their service song was mains the same as the prior year, at $10,000 played. per occurrence for any event including The audience was entertained by Mari- wind/hail related damage. Named storm on County’s “best local band,” Second Slice, events carry a separate deductible of 5% of who played and sang all types of music to the total of values at the time of loss at each the delight of all types of dancers and those location involved in the loss, subject to a sitting around enjoying the music. minimum (communitywide) deductible of There was plenty of food available: hot $250,000 for any one occurrence such as a dogs, hamburgers, funnel cakes, popcorn, named storm. pizza, calzones, barbeque, and ice cream. With respect to flood, earthquake, and While listening to the band, many spec- flood resulting from a named storm, all tators checked out some of the craft booths loss, damage, and/or expense arising out to see what was available. One of the most of any one occurrence shall be adjusted as popular booths was a young lady who one loss, and from an amount of each such painted faces, in particular kid’s faces. adjusted loss there is a $100,000 deductible. The spectators’ eyes were focused to the Photo by John Ware In light of Tropical Storm Debby, it is sky watching a small plane obtain altitude A magnificent fireworks display lights up the sky at Circle worth mentioning that no homes or roads where three skydivers would descend, one were impacted by sinkhole activity. The As- trailing the American Flag and the other Square Commons on Wednesday, July 4. sociation does have coverage in the event two trailing colored streamers. Two of the of damage to building from sinkholes. This parachutes landed in the grass area in front coverage has a $10,000 deductible. It is of the Circle Square Cultural Center; the worth noting that sinkhole activity did oc- third chute landed in the street between cur in several storm water retention ponds. The Town Square and the designated target This is not remarkable given the volume of area. “What an awesome sight!” according water received and the concentrated weight to spectators at the landing area. imposed on the ponds as a result. The re- It wasn’t long before the traffic increased pair of the damage is a common expense as spectators started arriving for the sched- of the Association and in not an insurable uled fireworks. Employees of On Top of the event inasmuch as no structures were in- World controlled traffic in and out of the volved. area. Should the community experience “And the rocket’s red glare, the bombs wind-related losses, the deductible is bursting in air, gave truth…” spread over all members of the On Top Precisely at 9 p.m., the first rocket took of the World Central Owners’ Associa- to the air, exploding in an array of colors, tion. In other words, the individual share and of course, the big boom. The rockets of the deductible would be approximately lit the area with ferocity from the Candler $68 per dwelling were it is necessary to as- Hills Golf Course. The fireworks show last- sess for the named storm with a deductible ed 30 minutes. of $250,000. This is a good point to segue This was an amazing event! Congratu- into the limits of coverage that individual lations should go out to all those who homeowners may wish to carry. planned and worked on this spectacular Contents coverage may vary greatly de- event. pending what it is you wish to insure. As Photo by Bob Woods a basic point though, you need adequate More photos on page 18  Skydivers descend near Circle Square Cultural Center. limits to cover furnishings, personal items, floor coverings, appliances, fenestration (windows & doors) and cabinetry. Direct your agent to write an HO6 rider that pro- vides for loss assessment coverage in the event of a special assessment from the As- sociation to cover unforeseen shortfalls in losses. It is never a bad idea to see if that “loss assessment coverage” component can be increased. There may be a possibility that your car- rier will offer a product called “extended protection” that in effect offers another layer to loss assessment coverage. It was pointed out to me by a local insurance agent that the carrier may require a letter from the Association stating that there are “no losses, unreported losses, and ongo- ing repairs” currently pending. We have drafted such a generic letter and posted it to www.otowinfo.com (click on Insurance Info). You may print this letter and provide it to your local agent. Master the Possibilities Master the Possibilities is finishing the best summer season to date. August has very good programs and most have open- ings. It’s a good time to dust off that catalog and find some more opportunities to learn and grow. Just as we are completing one season, the fall catalog covering September to Decem- Photo by Ray Cech ber will be released on Wednesday, Aug. 15. You’ll be able to pick up a copy at Master Maria Luisa DeCurtis explaining watercolor techniques at Master the Possibilities. the Possibilities or view it online (www. canvas with Tina Carchia. If colored pencil masterthepossibilties.com). Best of all, art is your interest, Maria Luisa DeCurtis you’ll be free to register by phone, online Exploring Art Through has just the class for you. Sherri Fertic has or in person. This “early bird” registration introduced a new class that’s getting a lot of period has been extremely popular with “oohs” and “aahs.” It’s called Zentangle. If students. The choices and variety continue you like doodling, check out Sherri’s class. to impress. About 300 classes, lectures, pre- Classes By Ray Cech By now you’ve got the idea. There is an sentations and films insure that there will art class for just about everyone. Accord- World News Writer be a lot for a lot of students. Whether it’s ing to art educational coordinator, Marlene an encore class you missed the first time or Berrio, “Most students who have never one of the 50-percent plus that are brand Art: “The expression or application of some of the stained glass projects currently human creative skill and imagination, typi- underway; you’ll be tempted to sign up for dabbled in any art form are amazed at what new, don’t be surprised to find yourself in they can do once they try.” She goes on to the classroom. cally in a visual form …” (The Oxford Dic- a class. tionary). Going almost beyond the creative, are say, “Most of us now have a bit of time on It’s hard to believe that this will be the our hands, so why not explore that creative last catalog of the year. You really don’t In any one year, you may find more than the works of art composed and taught by 200 art classes at Master the Possibilities. Lee Ann Oliver. Her classes may take you and imaginative side of our brain. It’s fun want to miss out on this lifelong learning and rewarding.” experience that has intrigued us for the The range of creativity and imagination is through glass painting, clay pottery, as well limitless: there are classes in pottery, pen as the art of mosaic design. Her creative There are several ways to see which art past seven years! All of us at On Top of the class may be exciting for you. You can pick World and Master the Possibilities appreci- and ink, watercolor, oil painting, and pho- touch is limitless. tography, to name just a few. Instructor Carol Drost Lopez is also an up a Master the Possibilities catalog, go to ate your continued support. their website, www.masterthepossibilities. The Town Square Last year, you may have seen the stained award-winning artist with over 40 years of glass window designed by Sami Odeh that teaching art. Check out her offerings. com, stop by the office and chat with Mar- Summer time rocks on at The Town was rendered from a photo taken by Nor- You can participate in an oil painting lene Berrio, or actually take a peek at some bert Sachs. Stop by Studio 3 and take in workshop with Tony Carchia, or acrylics on of the classes as they are underway. Continued on page 6  You will be glad you did. 2 The World News August 2012

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West Walmart 352-671-1787 200 Mon-Sat 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. 484 Closed Sunday 4 The World News August 2012 Marion County Extension representatives into the controllers affecting the program a power surge has not impacted your pro- All Around and some of our vendors will also be on scheduling, thus causing the controller to gramming. hand. malfunction, which may prevent the sys- Trash Pick-up in Candler Our World You will want to visit with vendors to tem from operating correctly. The surge learn more about ways to conserve and take can reset the clock to allow maximum run Hills and Indigo East advantage of the many product giveaways. times, which has resulted in water bills as Please remember that no garbage or By Lynette Vermillion Be sure to be on the lookout for infor- high as $1,200 per month. The owner is re- trash receptacles may be placed outside mation via the community TV channel, sponsible for adjusting the clock correctly the residential unit before 7 p.m. the night www.blccdd.com and posters throughout and for paying the bill. Be sure this does before the designated pick-up day(s) or left The very aptly named “dog days” of the community. You will not want to miss not happen to you. out past 4 p.m. on designated the pick-up summer have certainly made their pres- this event! Gutters day(s). ence felt this year. I’m appreciative not only Lawn and Irrigation Owner installed gutters need to be reg- Miscellaneous of the much needed afternoon showers but Maintenance ularly maintained by the homeowner. The We often remind residents to visit www. the relief they sometimes offer from the hot gutter is the trough fixed under or along otowinfo.com to learn more about On Top and humid days we have been experienc- We are right in the middle of the hottest time of the year. But the good news is that the eaves for draining rainwater from a of the World as the site offers a variety of ing. roof. Gutters that become full of debris can information. The event calendar, clubs, Su- Speaking of showers, we have been we are receiving some rainfall. Residents should monitor their irrigation systems cause water to back up under the shingles doku, classes, fitness and bus schedules are lucky this hurricane season with only one and rot out the decking, fascia board, and available. Amenity, customer service, water major storm so far but we aren’t out of the more closely to help save water. Remember one-half to three-quarters of an inch of ir- truss tails. If the gutters become too full restrictions, insurance, rules, community woods yet, so you may want to review your of debris, they can fall off the fascia. Their standards and maintenance information hurricane checklist just in case. rigation twice per week is all that is needed to sustain the turf. Rain sensors should proper maintenance has a direct impact can be viewed on the site as well. The latest I hope you continue to enjoy your sum- upon the overall appearance of the home. happenings are listed along with the plant mer and wish you a safe and happy August. be checked to see that they are operating properly and also to keep you from over We ask that you please take a look at your and home color paint palettes. If you have family and friends visiting, take gutters and perform proper maintenance If you have not visited the Circle Square advantage of the many amenities to help watering. With the summer rains, residents may be able to curb their water consump- to prevent damage as described. Ranch Master Association website, you entertain your guests—restaurants, pools, may want to do so. Just go to www.cir- golf, miniature golf, tennis, restaurants, en- tion by not irrigating during weeks that we Power Outages see these rainfall amounts. clesquareranchma.com to learn more tertainment on The Town Square, and let’s If a power outage occurs, please do not about the Association and its responsibili- not forget ice cream at Mr. B’s. Over fertilization is a driving force with call the Sheriff’s office or visit Customer fungal pests and if you are in On Top of ties as well as what is happening at Circle Water Conservation Expo Service. This will just prolong the length Square Commons. So, be sure to check all the World Central it should only be done of the outage. Your power company must The Bay Laurel Center Community De- after checking with the management com- the information that is only a mouse click be called to restore the power. If you are in away to learn more about our community. velopment District (BLCCDD) will hold pany to avoid duplication. Chinch bugs Progress Energy territory, please call their its annual expo on Thursday, Aug. 16, at are opportunistic insects that will seek out outage line at (800) 228-8485. For other Customer Service 9 a.m., at Circle Square Cultural Center. stressed or dying St. Augustine turf so it is needs, their customer service number is Please note that the Customer Service The expo will include vendor exhibits and important that the irrigation system is op- (800) 700-8744. office is closed the third Wednesday of ev- product giveaways. Topics covered will be erating properly. Monthly irrigation checks If you are a SECO customer, please call ery month from noon to 1 p.m., which falls water conservation rates, irrigation and need to be done to ensure the lawn is re- their outage line at (800) 732-6141 or (352) on Wednesday, Aug. 15, this month. Cus- landscaping, and ways to conserve in the ceiving proper coverage and that there are 793-3801. For other needs, their customer tomer Service may be reached by phone: home, just to name a few. no broken lines or heads. service number is (352) 237-4107 or (352) 236-OTOW (6869); e-mail: otowservice@ Guest speakers from Southwest Florida Controllers can be affected by the sum- 489-4390. otowfl.com; or in person by visiting Suite Water Management District and On Top of mer lightning storms, so we advise all resi- Please don’t forget to check your irriga- 200, in Friendship Commons. the World will provide useful information. dents to check their controllers after each tion timer after a major storm to make sure storm. Lightning storms can surge power

pest when trying to create a healthy yard. black and have distinct white stripes that is alive. Spread the grass apart and look Keeping Chinch bugs feed on the sap of the St. Au- cross their back and the young or nymphs for the insects. An easier way to detect a gustine grass and have piercing, sucking are an orange-red color with a white stripe chinch bug infestation is to take a coffee It Green mouthparts. Many people do not know that across their abdomen. Over the winter, can and remove both ends, soften the soil the chinch bug is not the actual killer. It is chinch bugs will hide in shrub beds or with a little bit of water so you can stick the saliva of the insect that kills the plant, down in the soil area and when the weather the coffee can into the earth about two to By Phillip B. Hisey by clogging the vascular tissue of the plant warms up they come out. three inches leaving at least four inches of and not allowing the flow of water and nu- Chinch bug damage is often mistaken the coffee can above ground. Fill the cof- trients to the plant. for drought stress until it is too late. When fee can up with water and wait, the chinch Chinch bug control in your St. Augus- Chinch bugs are found in the thatch looking for chinch bugs, do not look in bugs will float to the top. tine yard is probably the most important layer of the grass. They are about 1/8 to 1/5 the grass that is already dead, look toward If a chinch bug infestation is pres- of an inch long or smaller. The adults are the margins of the dead area in grass that ent, report this to your spray company so treatment can begin as soon as possible. When treating chinch bugs, make sure that Water Heaters Free you rotate the chemical class, not just the Sales & Service Estimates chemical. Chinch bugs have developed re- sistance to every major chemical class, so by doing this you will keep them on their toes. Chinch bug damage that is noticed early Patrick’s can be treated typically with little damage to the grass. A good fertilization should revive the grass and fill the area back in Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. with time. Keep in mind that even after the chinch bugs have been treated it is highly likely that the area damaged will grow in size. This is because the area treated was al- Summer is Here! ready damaged and the results of the dam- age were not visible at the time of treat- Schedule Your Complete A/C Maintenance NOW! ment. Healthy grass that is properly fertilized and watered will aid in the defense of the Patrick’s Heating & Air Conditioning chinch bugs. With drought like conditions is an authorized Energy Advantage and water restrictions it is tough to deal ® with these insects so early detection and Lifetime Condensor Replacement partner with TECO treatment is best. To save energy, install efficient natural gas appliances using energy conservation programs from TECO Peoples Gas. Good luck with the chinch bugs! For conservation program information, visit www.peoplesgas.com. Installing high efficient gas furnaces and water heaters ! SAVES $$$ RESIDENT ID CARDS Family Owned & Operated • 37 Years Experience Customer Service 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday State Certified Bonded & Insured (352) 236-0400 Bring current ID or temp ID License # CAC1813636 www.patricksheatingandairconditioning.com Credit Cards Accepted VINNY’S SUPER PAWN

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Call for your FREE in-home appointment or come visit us at: Vinny’s Super Pawn 8810 SW Hwy 200, Unit 121, Ocala, FL 34481 (352) 237-4447 August 2012 The World News 5 to make in this August election. Among were a few changes made. So, please check other items, we will be selecting 40% of our your information, before going to the polls. Marion County School Board and 50% of our County Ju- Although these notices provide you with dicial groups. There are a total of five con- very valuable information, they are not tests and two referenda that will appear on valid as identification at the polls. Florida Election Center all voters’ ballots. If you are registered with requires that a photo and signature ID be By Wesley Wilcox either of the major parties, you also will be presented at the polls. The most common asked to vote for your party’s nominee for form of ID presented at the polls, is a State Special to the World News the General Election. But, please note, if of Florida issued drivers license. The ballot for the upcoming Tuesday, Early voting will be conducted from Aug. your party’s nominee for a particular office On Top of the World precincts have Aug. 14 Primary Election has been set, and 4 through Aug. 11. The locations and times is unopposed in the Primary, their name consistently had some of the highest voter for those of you who vote by mail, you have are posted on our website: www.votemari- will not appear on your Primary ballot. turnouts in Marion County; I do hope that probably already received your ballot and on.com. If you will be going to your polling The Elections Center has also recently I can count on the voters in On Top of the may have returned it to the Election Cen- location on Election Day, please remember mailed to all voters, their 2012 redistricting World Communities to continue this excel- ter. Thank you for voting! the polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. notice. These notices provide you district lent tradition. For those who prefer to vote at an early Regardless of your party affiliation or information as well as the name and loca- See you at the polls! voting site or at their poll on Election Day, lack thereof, we as registered voters of Mar- tion of your polling location. Although, Wesley Wilcox is the Assistant Supervisor you should soon receive a sample ballot. ion County have some very big decisions most residents of On Top of the World did of Elections in Marion County, Fla. not have a polling location change, there

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Help two years festivities were canceled or taken for VIP and Preferred members only and Restaurant and The Pub, we have events support our local Farmer’s Market so that indoors because of rain. is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 30. We will planned, different menu offerings and, we we can keep offering great products just a None of this would have been pos- start taking reservations on Aug. 16; at 10 hope, a little something for everyone. golf cart’s drive away! sible without the hard work of numerous a.m. Seating is limited to 26 so make sure We started our boardwalk menu at The Circle Square Cultural staff members. Jo Salyers and her staff in you make your reservations early. marketing, as well as Antonio Crews did Pub in July and we will continue it through At Candler Hills Restaurant, we are fea- Center the front end work of the event planning; the end of August. Because the fresh cut turing a different hot dog every day, some fries were so successful there, we are going On Saturday, Aug. 18, The Queens of Lynette Vermillion and her team did the familiar and some maybe not so familiar. field organizing; and Golf Course Super- to start serving them at Candler Hills Res- We are calling it the “Dog Days of Sum- Motown delight with music from the Mo- taurant as well. We will also continue our tor City and costumes of the era. intendent Andy Jorgenson coordinated all mer” and if you look at Candler Hills Res- the volunteers, especially on parking and 99-cent root beer floats at The Pub through taurant on Facebook, you can see what we Back by popular demand on Saturday, the end of the summer. If you haven’t tried Aug. 25, Pete Peterkin returns with his the field set-up for the fireworks contrac- offer on a daily basis. tor (his day started at 4 a.m. and ended at the boardwalk menu, you are missing out As always, we have seven beers on tap tribute to the Legends of Rock n’ Roll like because Chef Greg’s homemade sloppy Chuck Berry, Ray Charles and more. 11:30 p.m.). at Candler Hills Restaurant and five at The Joes, our Italian sausage sandwiches and Pub, so stop in and enjoy a cool, frosty bev- made-from-scratch funnel cakes evoke erage of your choice. Bring your friends memories of a stroll down the boardwalk. and enjoy the rest of the summer. The Movie Club Our Sunday hours are going to change Orleans, San Francisco and other ports of Genealogical entry into the U.S. There are also censuses Presents ‘We Bought from Australia, Canada, Great Britain and Society a few from Ireland available online. Also, check information available at the LDS a Zoo’ Family History Centers and Genealogical By Mary Ehle By Peter Parisi and History Centers near you. Interview all family members for information they may know or have. The movie for August will be We Bought quits his job, buys a house and zoo. He tries Mr. Morgan emphasized that we can a Zoo. This is a family movie, so if you have to bring the zoo back to its former style. The On Top of the World Genealogical Society and Master the Possibilities had utilize services such as ancestry.com, fold3. family here for the summer bring them Hope to see you in the Health & Rec- com and familysearch.org as well as locat- along. reation Ballroom on Sunday, Aug. 12, at 6 George Morgan, a world renowned gene- alogist, do a presentation on May 23 on ing thousands of genealogical websites us- The movie stars Matt Damon and he is p.m. The movie is open to all residents and/ ing Cyndislist.com. Other good sources of a single parent trying to make a go of it. He or their overnight guests. The cost for non- “How to Do Everything: Genealogy” and “New Ways to Research Our Roots.” Think information are the many blogs that are members is $2 payable at the door. Hope to online, such as blogfinder.genealogue.com see you there. of genealogical research as a puzzle. Plac- www. OnTopoftheWorldInfo.com ing one piece in a puzzle helps you deter- and stephendanko.com, genealogy.wikia. mine where other pieces fit. com and the many podcasts, such as ge- According to Mr. Morgan, start with nealogygemspodcast.com, irishroots.com yourself and your family and work back- and genealogyguys.com. wards. Check vital records from local, state Whatever sources you use to obtain your and federal archives and churches in the information, accumulate all detail that is area in which family members lived, for available. Evaluate that detail as to its accu- records on birth, marriage, death, military racy and relevance, correlating each piece draft and enlistment registrations, military of information against other information discharge papers and City Directories. because all records can contain inadvertent If available, look at family bibles, old inaccuracies. It can be quite rewarding to photographs, family scrapbooks and dia- determine what obstacles your ancestors ries, letters and journals, baby books, faced once they arrived in the U.S. and Call for all your landscape needs! school report cards, cemetery records, fu- how they overcame these obstacles in their neral books, land deed records and mort- quest to give themselves and their families • Plants & Shrubs • Irrigation Service gage records. Check the obituaries in the a better life in their new homeland. local libraries’ archives. 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work farm. Community The third division, the Special Investiga- Patrol tions Division, is comprised of two major components: Major Crimes and the Drug ADVERTISING/COLUMN DEADLINE Enforcement Departments. Major Crimes Jim & Nell Entinger consists of the homicide, robbery, cargo E-mailed to [email protected] by By Patricia A. Woodbury theft, special victims, sex offender/preda- 50th Anniversary tor, Internet crimes against children, crime noon on the 13th of month. analysis, fusion, gang, forensics, technolo- At our June meeting, Richard Enos, Pa- gy utilization, and counter-terrorism units. trol trainer, directed the members to the The Drug Enforcement Department is Community Patrol training manual and comprised of HIDTA (High Intensity Drug encouraged them to review those “need Trafficking Area) and MADET (Multi- to know” items in order to knowledgeably Agency Drug Enforcement Team) agents. perform their patrol duties. He also re- The fourth division is the Support Ser- minded the group that they must complete vices Division that performs those services the driver training test every three years. involved in budget and finance, including Most of the meeting was spent view- grants, internal audit, human resources, ing a video, which was an overview of the purchasing, and data processing. Sheriff’s office. The video was made when This was just a brief overview of the ma- the Sheriff’s office had eight bureaus; -cur jor services provided by the Marion Coun- rently the Sheriff’s office is organized into ty Sheriff’s office. There are many other- ser four divisions. vices that are too numerous to report here. The first division is the Community Po- For further information about the Sheriff’s licing Division, which is responsible for the office, check out the website at www.mari- staffing and operation of 12 districts where onso.com. law enforcement uniformed deputies and As Captain Burton pointed out, in the property crimes detectives are assigned. A southwest district alone there is a popula- sergeant, lieutenant, or captain commands tion of 45,000 and in his district office he each district. Each district has an assigned has one detective, a secretary, and 13 depu- detective who investigates property crimes ties. Captain Burton also reviewed the re- that occur within the district. Each district cent crime activities around the area, not commander is allocated a number of uni- specifically in On Top of the World. So, al- formed patrol deputies. Volunteer services ways be alert and aware of your surround- are also in this division. ings. The second division is the Corrections The next meeting of the Patrol is Mon- Division, which is responsible for provid- day, Aug. 27. Anyone interested in becom- ing the care, custody, and control of the ing part of our community patrol should average daily census of 2,000 inmates in- call Gary Rodoff at 291-7508. Our meet- carcerated in the Marion County Jail. They ings are usually held on the fourth Monday also are responsible for juvenile detention, of the month in Suites B and C of the Ar- court and bailiff services, and the inmate bor Conference Center, at 3 p.m. Come and join us, the meeting is open to everyone.

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Photo by Eloise Hollyfield Newly elected officers for the 2012-2013 fiscal year. also presented out-going President John The Lions Club is an extremely active ties; the annual Fashion Show and Lun- Lions Club Johnson with a Lion trophy award for his one which supports the following chari- cheon; and the Italian dinner fundraiser. service as the president of the club. PDG ties through fundraisers and/or direct ser- Additionally, the club supports the Ocala Respess then presented awards to members vice: Lions Club International Foundation Ritz Veterans Village and has created and who have maintained perfect attendance. (LCIF); Florida Lions Foundation; Florida completely furnished two living quarters Officers for the 2012-2013 fiscal year Lions Eye Bank; Florida Lions Guide Dogs; for homeless veterans. The club is pleased By Eloise Hollyfield are as follows: president – Ralph Mills; first Lions Project for Canine Companions for to announce that one of these two quarters vice president – Steve Snowman; second Independence (LPCCI); Conklin Center will have its first homeless veteran occu- vice president – Wendy Phillips; secre- for Blind; Florida Lions Sight Van; Florida pant as of July 2012! The On Top of the World Lions Club tary – Carol DeYoung; treasurer – Richard Center for the Blind; Interfaith/Food for The Lions Club is always looking for held its installation of new officers and din- Spahn; Membership Chair – Estelle Clark; Kids Backpack program; and KidsSight. new members who have a desire to serve ner on Tuesday, June 12. Guest Past District tail twister – Ed Michelson; and lion tamer Other club activities include: white cane those in need. For readers who would like Governor (PDG) Bob Respess officiated – Peter Dodd. Newly elected board mem- day; emergency light switches; trash to information about joining or even just at- over the installation of newly elected of- bers are Dawn Franz, Marty Schley, Wendy treasures sale; Christmas golf cart parade; tending a meeting to see what it is all about, ficers and board of director members. He Phillips, and Eloise Jurgens. Memorial Day ceremony; veterans activi- please contact PDG Estelle Clark at 861- 7358 or [email protected].

Photo by Eloise Hollyfield President-elect Ralph Mills.

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The Glitzy Gals: “Golden Age of Glam- our,” the International Red Hat Society Convention, was held recently in Las Vegas. QM Mary Curry, Vice Queen Dot Hinde, Carol Cecala, and Mary Bicknell were part of the over 1,400 Red Hatters in attendance. The opening reception was a costume party where many came dressed as their favorite movie star. Entertainment for the conven- tion included British sensation, Toni Mor- rell, author Candy Spelling, “Party All The Time” band, and Hank Castro, lead singer of the “Three Midniters.” QM Mary participated in the Royal Queens’ Coronation Ceremony where Ex- alted QM Sue Ellen Cooper dubbed each Queen with her scepter. The gals also took a tour to the Grand Canyon and Skywalk, attended the show “Jubilee” at Ballys and Celine Dion at Caesars. There was a gon- dola ride at the Venetian and going up the Eiffel Tower at the Paris Hotel. It was a memorable time of meeting old and new friends, sightseeing, shopping, and enjoy- ing all the glitz and glamour. The “Southern HospitaliTEA” is the 2013 Red Hat Society International Con- vention in Atlanta, Ga. starting on April 25. Our June luncheon at Mesa de Notte Ristorante with hostesses Carol Cecala and Mary Bicknell was another enjoyable out- ing. QM Mary was the prizewinner. The On Top of the World bus trip to the baseball game at Tropicana Field was an- other of our activities, which included our spouses. July took us to Cody’s for lunch with Bea Maxwell and Dot Hinde as hostesses. Janet Becker was our prizewinner. Linda Foreman and Caroline Caprano have been welcomed as our newest Red Hat sisters. QM Mary Curry, Vice Queen Dot Hinde, Carol Cecala and Mary Bicknell at the Grand Canyon “May you do what you love and love what you do.” QM Mary Curry by Janet Skywalk while at the Red Hat Society Convention. Wahl

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Political ad paid for and approved by Pat Gabriel, Republican, for Co. Comm. Dist. 5 12 The World News August 2012 chance to go on an inaugural cruise. Don’t Canaveral on May 20, 2013 heading for Travel miss the boat! On The the ship line’s private island of Coco Cay Reservations are currently being tak- in the Bahamas and then onto Nassau. This Toppers en on a wonderful trip, “Springtime in Road Again is a four-night, five-day cruise with a $50 Charleston.” This is a five-day/four-night shipboard credit per cabin. Passports are fully escorted deluxe tour of beautiful, his- required. The Enchantment is replacing By Jo Swing toric Charleston, S.C. The dates are Sun- By Bob Woods Monarch. Call me for details. day, April 7 to Thursday, April 11, 2013. The Cape Cod/Martha’s Vineyard trip is The cost is $989 per person, double occu- departing next month (September) and the The dog days of summer are heating up. pancy and will include insurance, taxes, I have room for one more couple (two Smoky Mountains show trip in November. Don’t stay home sweltering. Cool off with gratuities, and tips for drivers and step-on people) on Royal Caribbean’s Jan. 19, 2013 Both of these motor coach trips are sold Travel Toppers in St. Petersburg on Tues- guides. We will be staying at the Embassy Jewel of the Seas cruise heading for Cozu- out. The New Orleans trip in April 2013 is day Aug. 14 to the Museum of Fine Arts. Suites in the historic district and breakfast mel, Mexico and Key West. The price of also sold out. We will have a docent tour of the perma- and manager’s cocktail party each day are this cruise, all taxes, motor coach and driv- The Washington, D.C. motor coach trip nent collection of 17th, 18th, and 19th cen- included. For more information, you can er gratuities are included plus there is a $50 has available spaces and is departing Dec. tury fine arts. After touring the museum, pick up one of the one-page brochures in shipboard credit per cabin. This is a five- 12, 2013. This trip includes a step-on-guide we will have a gourmet lunch across the the blue boxes located at your mailboxes, or night, six-day trip. Passport is required. for one whole day showing us the entire street at the Park Shore Grille. The cost is at the library, or the Circle Square Cultural Call me. city, stopping at many locales and war me- only $58 and includes bus, admission, mu- Center. For reservations, call Inge Gaitch at The Montreal/Quebec motor coach trip morials. After supper that night, the guide seum tour lunch, and tips and meal for the 237-7428. planned for July 2013 is still moving for- will again take us on a sightseeing tour of driver. Call Jo Swing at 237-4564 to enjoy Reservations start Monday, Aug. 13, for ward. I should have a firm date and pric- the city to see it all lit up. The next day, our this wonderful outing. the Saturday, Oct. 15, performance of the ing sometime in August. Those already on guide will take us on a tour of Arlington There are a few seats left for the Satur- beloved Rogers and Hammerstein musical, the call list will receive a call with date and National Cemetery. That afternoon will be day, Sept. 15, performance of the Fabulous “The Sound of Music,” at the Show Palace. prices as soon as I receive the information. spent at the Smithsonian Institution. 50s and 60s Revue at the Show Palace in The cost is $71, which covers bus, show, Those on this list will have preference on If you have any questions on any of my Hudson. The title says it all. Relive those buffet, and tips and mean for the driver. Pat venturing on this nine-day trip. If you are trips or cruises, please give me a call at 854- fabulous years. The cost of $71 covers bus, Hood (237-8533) will be the coordinator. not on this list and think you might want 0702. Flyers for all planned excursions and show, buffet, tips and meal for the driver. According to Cathy Barbero, the trip to to join us, give me a call. There is absolutely cruises are on my web site at www.bob- Check with Audrey Mangan, 854-7074, for see “New York Nights” at the Show Palace, no obligation. Passports are required. woodsontheroadagain.com. availability. Thursday, June 28, was excellent, As usual, I have a cruise on Royal Caribbean’s See you on the road again. There are also a few cabins left on Travel the meal was very good from the salads and Enchantment of the Seas departing Port Toppers’ seven-day cruise, Saturday, Jan. 19 entrees, down to the cheesecake that was to Saturday, Jan. 25, 2013. This will be the served for dessert. Kudos are due to Linda inaugural cruise on Celebrity Cruise Lines Hein for the great job she did as escort. ness 101 – “supply and demand.” “Reflection.” Sailing from Miami, ports of There will be no meeting this month. Sail Away So why not hold a cabin with a minimum call will be San Juan, Puerto Rico, Philips- We resume on Wednesday, Sept. 5, at 9:30 deposit to assure a locked in price and the burg, St. Maarten, and Basseterre, St. Kitts. a.m. in Suite A of the Arbor Conference Cruise Club best choices of stateroom locations? Believe For more information and/or reservations, Center. Until then, have an enjoyable and me when I say, not all cabin locations are call Inge Gaitch at 237-7428. This is a great safe summer. Happy travels to all. created equal. On all our cruise vacations, By Fred O’Blenis your deposit is refundable, for any reason, up to the date of final payment. GOLF CART REGISTRATION The last and some think the most im- Welcome aboard! Here we are in hot portant benefit of a group cruise is the op- Customer Service August and I’m thinking about our upcom- tional bus transportation to and from the 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday ing cruises. departure port. The rest is done for you. No We have planned three cruises with driving, no tank of gas, no turnpike tolls, Bring your golf cart, resident I.D. and the first departing on Dec. 1 for Curacao no port parking fees or arrival porter tip- proof of golf cart insurance. and Aruba. On April 13, 2013, the Jewel of ping. We drop you off and pick you up at the Seas will takes us to Key West and on the ship, this is as hassle free as it gets. Nov. 9, 2013 we will be cruising on the Oa- Our scheduled December cruise to Aru- sis of the Seas. ba didn’t get the response we had hoped for, Since the main purpose of this column and cabins were returned to the cruise line. is to inform, over the course of the next few It’s not too late; however, if you would like months I’ll be offering facts and interesting to join us on this cruise. Our travel agent will do everything possible to get the best WINNER tidbits about the ships in question and the cabin price for you. The Royal Caribbean 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008 ports we will visit. If I accomplish nothing else when I write ships, especially the Allure and Oasis, sell IRRIGATION LLC. out as far as a year in advance of departure 3398 SW 74th Avenue, Bay 101, Ocala about our club’s activities each month, I hope to convey one important item ... book date. your cruise well in advance of sail date! 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This month, I want to talk about Cyprus. I often get asked if I have been to all of the places I write about. The answer is no, how- ever, I have spent a lot of time in Cyprus. A colleague and I planned and imple- mented a four-year project funded by the U.S. Department of State trying to get the Greek and Turkish Cypriots to work to- gether (and, frankly, trying to convince the U.S. Embassy that it was possible). I plan on making this a pair of columns over the next two months as I have a few interesting stories I can tell you (and a few Photo by Bill Shampine I cannot tell you). Located in the eastern part, Cyprus is A small village located in the Troodos Mountains in south (Greek) Cyprus. the third largest island in the Mediterra- nean Sea. It is 47 miles south of Turkey, 65 miles west of Syria, 124 miles northwest of Israel, and 236 miles north of Egypt. The island is geographically in Asia, but it is a member of the European Union and politi- cally a European country (this really mess- es up the U.S. Department of State’s global compartmentalization system). Historically, Cyprus has played a critical and significant role in the growth of civili- zation in the Middle East region. The old- est known water wells in the world, dated at 9,000 to 10,500 years old, have been found in western Cyprus, so people have been there a long time. The island has a remarkably well- preserved Neolithic village, Khirokitia, which dates to approximately 6,800 BC. The Cypriots have reconstructed some of the dwellings at the site in order to offer a view of what the site might have looked like thousands of years ago. I have been there and it is fascinating. Cyprus was a very popular site for sea traders because its location makes it an ide- al stop for ships plying the Mediterranean Sea. It was a chance to resupply with fresh water and wood as well as trading in cop- per, a vital metal at the time. Mycenaean Greek traders began to visit Cyprus around 1,400 BC, during the late Bronze Age, and were dominant for about 600 years. Finally the Phoenicians came, then the Assyrians, Egyptians, Persians, Alexander The Great in 333 BC, Egyptians again, and the Romans in 58 BC. Although it suffered periodic raids by Arab armies, Cyprus re- mained part of the Roman Empire until the Crusades in 1191 when Richard I of Eng- land captured the island. The Republic of Venice gained control in 1473 and reigned for 100 years before Cyprus became part of the Ottoman Empire. As a spoil of war, the British Empire then became the administrator of Cyprus in 1878 and remained so until Cyprus gained independence in 1960. In July 1974, a coup d’état was attempted by the Greek military trying to unite Cyprus under Greek rule. Turkey resisted, however, and a three-day war ensued. By the time a ceasefire was de- clared, Turkey controlled the northern 37% of the island. The UN built a fenced buf- fer zone across the entire island separating north (Turkish) and south (Greek) Cyprus. There were only about two places in Cyprus where you could cross the buffer zone (le- gally). The buffer zone actually split Nicosia, the capital city, into two parts, with a dis- tinct no-man’s land between them. That zone ranged from a few feet wide to a cou- ple hundred yards wide. I had the honor of being able to tour the no-man’s land area on a couple of occasions. When I was there, it looked like people simply walked away from whatever they were doing (after all, people were shooting at them!). Cars still were in place on the street, and pots, pans, and dishes were still laid out in some hous- es. This UN buffer zone finally was demol- ished in March 2008 (after our project was completed and I had retired). People now are permitted to cross freely between the north and the south. More next month. Poetry Expires 8/31/12. Expires 8/31/12. By On Top of the World Residents

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By Larry Robinson

Why We Eat! Have you ever looked down to see crumbs all over your lap with a telltale wrapper clutched in your hand, and asked yourself, “Why did I eat that?” Or, maybe after your second helping of spaghetti followed by ice cream, result- ing in a horrendously full stomach you’ve thought, “I have no will-power, why did I eat so much?” There are many reasons why we over eat, and eat when we are not even hungry. The reasons are easy to understand, but the reality of changing these behaviors is very complex. The desire to eat stems from many dif- ferent signals and triggers. The average person eats 20% of the time from physical salt, sugar and fat. provide a “pick me up” so you tend are simple; but changing those behaviors hunger, and 80% of the time for reasons be- • Emotional Eating: Food can pro- to reach for less healthy food choic- is complex. It’s no wonder that weight loss sides hunger. Why do we eat when we are vide comfort when you are experi- es in this state. It is important to get is a big challenge for so many. To develop not hungry? In learning to distinguish our encing emotional challenges. Learn enough sleep to keep your hunger healthier coping strategies that will work reason for eating, we can address behavior to substitute eating with other and sugar cravings under control. for you, it’s important to learn more about changes that will help us to eat more nutri- things you enjoy, like reading, talk- • Mindless Eating: This is like being the connections between your brain and tiously. Here are some of the reasons we eat ing to friends, book groups or ex- in “auto-pilot” eating without atten- your food choices. Here are some tips to besides hunger: ercising. tion or intention. Most of the time help you with those connections: • Physical Hunger and Hormones: • Stress: When you are under stress, mindless eating is connected to a Fit Tip #1: Write it all down! Keep food The hormones Ghrelin (eat now) your body releases the hormone “trigger” like watching television, diary, along with a journal describing emo- and Leptin (stop eating) are your Cortisol. If your stress continues, going to the movies, or simply eat- tions that trigger overindulgence. bodies on and off switches for your the cortisol levels remain high and ing because the candy bowl was in Fit Tip #2: Be mindful, eat with inten- appetite. The problem with that is simulate your appetite, which can front of you. Try to eat with atten- tion and attention. Don’t eat in front of the your brain doesn’t get that message result in weight gain. Find ways to tion and intention; making mindful television, in the car or “on the go.” Pay at- from your stomach for about 20 gain relaxation and coping strate- choices about what you are eating tention to your meal. Sit down in a com- minutes. gies for your stress. and how much. fortable place, use a plate and utensils and • Food Cravings: Cravings can cause • Lack of Sleep: When you are sleep Our bodies and brains are wired for enjoy it. you to eat for pleasure, rather than deprived, your ghrelin and leptin survival, safety and comfort. If food has be- Fit Tip #3: Understand the difference be- for hunger. Often food cravings are hormone system of appetite does come a way you comfort and soothe your- tween feeling satisfied, full and stuffed. You set off by fluctuating sugar levels. not work efficiently, which can in- self you will have to re-learn new coping need to stop eating when you feel satisfied. Do a “pantry makeover” and elimi- crease your hunger. When you lack behaviors. If food has become something Eating until you are full or stuffed could nate foods that trigger these crav- sleep, you feel sluggish and tired. you turn to when you are bored, you will very well mean that you have eaten 1,000 – ings such as snacks that are high in Your body knows that sugar will have to find alternative ways to stay busy 2,000 extra calories! and entertained. The reasons we over eat

We will once again be collecting monies 100 for the use of the school bus. I do not have the suggested amount that we will need, Grandparents but it will be approximately $1,400. If you care to contribute early, you may contact me at 861-2539, [email protected] or 9240 By Barbara Greenwood SW 99th Court Road. Stumpknockers Once all of the new people are situated in Romeo, I will better be able to give you CATFISH • STEAK • SEAFOOD There have been numerous changes exact figures. at Romeo Elementary for this 2012-2013 As always, I want to thank all of you Downtown Inverness at 110 West Main Street school year. The dates I am giving you for who have clipped the Labels for Educa- (352) 726-2212 our visits are tentative: tion and the Box Tops for Education and Open daily at 11 a.m. • Sept. 25 (Altrusa) placed them in the appropriate drawer at • Oct. 11 the Health & Recreation Building. State Road 200 at the Withlacoochee River Bridge • Nov. 8 We will once again be contributing to (352) 854-2288 • Dec. 13 the Food for Kids Backpack Program. Food Open Tuesday - Friday at 2 p.m & Saturday - Sunday at noon • Jan. 10, 2013 items may be brought to Elliott and Marlyn • Feb. 14, 2013 Barbours’ front porch located at 8680-H • March 14, 2013 SW 94th Street. Please place the non-per- • May 9, 2013 ishable food items in the tote that will be This will be an exciting new year for us. on their porch. Our friend and principal, Kathy Hultman, Residents who would like to be a part of has retired. Replacing her is Janet Ashman, the 100 Grandparents program may con- who many of you already know. She was tact me at the above listed numbers. Nancy Stacy Assistant Principal of Romeo a few years Thank you all of On Top of the World back, but was transferred to Dunnellon for your help in making our visits to Ro- for School Board District 1 Middle School. meo so successful. Former Governor Jeb Bush Endorses HANDICAP EQUIPMENT Local School Board Candidate! Handicap equipment is loaned free to On Top of the World residents during their convalescent term–walkers, “For 20 years I witnessed crutches, canes or wheelchairs. For more information, call the Nancy’s passion for edu- Health & Recreation Department at 854-8707. cation,” said Jeb Bush, former Governor of Flor- ida (1999-2007). “Nancy will make a great addi- tion to the school board. She and I share a zeal for reform and belief that all children can learn.”

Dear Neighbors,

I am a retired business owner of 30 years who for the last 20 years ran a successful business by day and fought costly unsuccess- ful education fads by night. During those 20 years under my leader- ship, our successful battles saved you taxpayers multi-millions while rescuing students from unsuccessful academically unsound fads. We won every single battle for 20 years and I personally funded our ef- forts.The saddest thing I remember was how teachers begged me to continue helping them even after my children graduated. Well, now my 3 children are all college math majors/engineers, I am retired and the time has come for me to bring my many tried and true discipline ideas plus sound business practices to the school board. This is a board room not a classroom. We have 3,000 edu- cators employed but need 5 business people to fill the board seats because bad business decisions directly impacts the classroom. Famous author and Psychologist Dr. Wayne Dyer says, “You cannot solve the problems with the minds that created them.” So, please help me return teachers back to their rightful place as pillars of our community.

Sincerely,

Nancy Stacy Candidate for School Board District 1

Political advertisement paid for and approved by Nancy Stacy Candidate for School Board District 1. August 2012 The World News 15 Fitness Happenings Health & Recreation Fitness Schedule

By Cammy Dennis

Put Years in Your Life and Life in Your Years! Living a “full life” could very well mean that you are also living a “long life.” I re- cently read an article on factors that sup- port longevity, and although there are ge- netic influences, the majority of the factors were things dictated by lifestyle. This is great news since we have con- trol over our environment and lifestyle. By enriching our lives through social, physi- cal, intellectual and spiritual pursuits we are also fostering behaviors that support longevity. Let’s examine some of these lon- gevity factors and see what choices we can make to support living a life that has many years … with lots of “life” in those years! 1. The Family Tree: Evidence shows that half of those with the ac- claimed title of “centenarian” have a parent, grandparent or sibling who has lived longer than 90 years of age. There is no doubt that genet- ics play a role in longevity; however, Laura Carstensten director for the Stanford Longevity Center cautions all born around 1910) looked at 6. A Positive Attitude: Possessing club gatherings; Master the Possibilities that there is more to the story than religious groups and people who positive emotions are associated classes and volunteer programs. All of these lucky genes; she notes, “genes play a had strong civic ties and concluded with living longer. Why? Because provide a great way to connect socially and role in almost everything, and that that their strong social connections feeling up beat about your life means gain a positive emotional state. there are very complex interactions played a role in their “slow aging.” you experience less stress, which in Although science proves that our genes between genes and lifestyle.” 4. Ability to Control Stress and turn keeps stress hormones under will have some influence on how long we 2. Walking Speed and Distance: Anxiety: Stress and anxiety to a control, which in excess can have a live, the evidence is clear that our environ- University of Pittsburgh researchers certain extent are normal and our negative impact on your health. A ment and lifestyle choices play a critical have determined that faster walk- bodies and brains are designed to positive outlook usually translates role in longevity. Whole person wellness ers live longer, and The Journal of handle these challenges; however into positive behaviors … better adopts principles and practices that enrich the American Medical Association too much can be a determent to our nutritional choices and higher lev- our lives both in body and mind; by mak- found that there was also a correla- health. Those labeled as only “mod- els of participation in physical ac- ing a deliberate effort to “put life in your tion between the distance someone erate worriers” usually demonstrate tivity. The state of your mind will years,” you are probably also “adding years could walk and the state of their healthier behaviors; they tend to be affect that state of your health. to your life.” health. The American Medical As- less impulsive, take fewer risks and Take advantage of the numerous op- sociation notes that people who are be more diligent in preparing for portunities right here in our community able to walk more than a quarter of alternative outcomes. to support these longevity factors. An ac- a mile had improved health profiles 5. Healthy Body Weight: A healthy tive life style will boost your walking speed over those who could not. body weight means you are at a and distance and support a healthy body 3. Social Connections: Countless much lower risk for certain diseases weight. Any type of regular physical activ- studies demonstrate that a robust (heart disease, diabetes and certain ity will promote physical wellness, and as- social calendar can add years to cancers) as well as decreasing the sist with managing stress and anxiety. Fill your life. “The Longevity Project” stress on your joints. your calendar with social engagements, (80 year study on 1,500 subjects

D’Clowns REMINDER: Please put trash in compactor.

By Paula Magen

The lazy clowning days of summer are almost over and it’s been a welcome respite. Clown makeup and our costumes can get quite warm. Some of our clowns are still vacation- ing. We look forward to seeing D’Clowns in their creative outfits again. They are a dedicated group. Our first meeting will be on Monday, Sept. 17. It will be fun to share summer experiences. Then it’s back to practicing skits, learn- ing new ones, reviewing jokes and gags, magic stunts, music, and other fun things. An important aspect of what we do is contacting assisted living facilities and oth- er places to perform our shows and walk- arounds. These benefit patients who are confined to their rooms. Of special enjoyment is the Kids & Cookies program at TimberRidge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. This is a pro- gram for preschoolers. It is easy to become a member of D’Clowns. We will teach you. Boys and girls are welcome. We meet on the first and third Monday of the month at 1:30 p.m., at the Arbor Conference Center, Suites B and C. Please call Paula at 873-3433 with any questions.

Includes Water Heater and Haul Away 16 The World News August 2012 who is healthy is able to cope with oneself and others while working to you were mentally drained and as a result Back at and adjust to the recurrent stresses balance inner needs with the rest of you talked yourself out of doing something The Ranch of everyday living in an acceptable the world. you planned earlier? Therefore, the Mental way; able to use cognitive and emo- • Physical Wellness: Involves as- Wellness is a good starting point. tional capabilities, function in and pects of life necessary to keep you The Ranch Fitness Center & Spa is at contribute to society, and meet the functioning optimally and free your disposal and a great way to unwind By David Gibas ordinary demands of everyday life. from disease/illness. Physical well- and relax. Spa and salon treatments should • Social Wellness: Refers to one’s ness is developed through the not be viewed as indulgences, but as regu- ability to interact with people combination of beneficial physical lar wellness treatments. These treatments Wellness is more than being physically around them. It involves using activity/exercise and healthy eating allow our minds to relax to better cope with fit. There are other components to wellness good communications skills, hav- habits. Elemental components of day-to-day stresses. They promote good that fit into our overall well-being. These ing meaningful relationships, re- physical wellness include building health and slow the effects of aging. components will serve as your “Wellness specting yourself and others, and muscular strength and endurance, Professional massage therapists custom- Compass.” There are different components creating a support system that in- cardiovascular strength and endur- ize massages based on individual needs of depending on where you derive your infor- cludes family members and friends. ance and flexibility. pain relief, relaxation, stress relief or com- mation. We will use a simplified version. • Spiritual Wellness: It is a set of It is the full integration of these compo- bination of all three. Clients who make reg- Think of the components as physical, men- personal values and beliefs that nents that determine our level of wellness. ular massages part of their wellness routine tal, social and spiritual. provide a purpose in our lives. It To illustrate, we have all heard the saying enjoy reduced stress and improved work is generally considered to be the “the mind is a powerful thing.” The way we performance. Other spa and salon services Wellness Components search for meaning and purpose think does affect how we approach situa- also aid in stress relief and relaxation. • Mental Wellness: Is the relative in human existence, leading one to tions. state of mind in which a person strive for a state of harmony with Have you ever had a rough day where

velli to serve in another position. Therefore, by Welcomed into membership this past Computer Our club will be facing some changes choice, Joe will serve the next term as vice month were Jo Jo Ferruzza, Bunny Barba, this year when election time rolls around. president. He will continue to set up and Bob Kawalec and Keith Briggs. Club Our current president, Joe Castellucci, has store the computers for each meeting and Tip of the Month: Have you wished announced his intention to step down from will help in any way he can in other areas of your “Send To” list included more choices. that office. Joe has been a member of the club activities. Your list probably includes any storages de- By Jeannie Maire club for 13 years, and served as recording Sherry Surdam has notified the board vices on your PC, including external drives; secretary, as a member of the board of di- members that she would resign as the club’s Mail Recipient, which attaches the file to a rectors, and as vice president before being secretary but will continue to serve out her message in your default email program; “One change always leaves the way open elected president. term on the board of directors and will and some commonly used folders such as for the establishment of others.” – Machia- By tradition, as a courtesy to the out-go- send out e-mails to the members as special Documents. If you want to add a different ing president, he or she is given the option events warrant. folder to your Send To list, click the Start Linda Ward, our current vice president, button and enter “%appdata%/Microsoft/ announced that she will not run again windows/send to. Press the Enter key and for office but will continue to be an active you’ll see a window displaying several member. shortcuts. Are You a The nominating committee will pre- Now you’ll need to create a shortcut pare a slate of nominations for the offices for the folder that you want to add to your of president, secretary, and treasurer. Bob Send To menu. Open a new Windows Ex- World War II Vet? Gale has indicated that he would be glad to plorer window and navigate to the folder— By Bob Woods continue serving as our treasurer and his but don’t open it. Right click the target World News Writer name will appear on the slate of nomina- folder and click Create Shortcut. A short- tions. cut to that folder will appear. Now drag that Attention all World War II veterans, the open to all World War II veterans who have If you know someone that you would shortcut to the Send To folder and drop it next Honor Flight leaving Ocala is sched- not made the trip previously. like to nominate for any of these offices, in. uled for Thursday, Oct. 25. This will be the For more information, please call 351- or if you want to throw your own hat into The Computer Club is open to all resi- last Honor Flight from this area. 9341 or visit the official web site at www. the ring, please contact Jeannie Maire (taf- dents. For the small annual fee of $10 for If you have not been on this trip to ocalahonorflight.org. [email protected]). All nominees must be one ($15 for couples), you can attend one, Washington, D.C. to see the World War II Don’t miss the opportunity for this free- active, paid-up members and must indicate two, and/or three meetings a week. We’ll Memorial erected in your honor, why not of-charge program to honor all World War their willingness to serve. Nominations will look for you Tuesday, Thursday, and/or Sat- sign up for the flight now? This flight is II veterans. be announced in November and the elec- urday, 9 to 10 a.m. in Suites B and C of the tion will be held in December. It’s never too Arbor Conference Center. Just ask for Flo, www. OnTopoftheWorldInfo.com early to start thinking about these impor- and she’ll sign you up. tant decisions. August 2012 The World News 17 the “YMCA”). egies Rob recommended in dealing with Sidekicks We are continuing our practices and Citizens stress or fright were speaking to the victim dancing at The Town Square and count- Emergency in a soft voice, have them take some deep Western ing down to our new dance year. We will breaths, get them talking and refocus their Dance Club be holding two basic step classes for new- Response Team thinking to the present. Touch is some- comers on Tuesday, Sept. 25 and Tuesday, times a good technique if it is acceptable to By Tony & Carla Magri Oct. 2, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Health & By Patricia A. Woodbury the individual, such as touching the shoul- Recreation Ballroom. Our regular dance der or giving a hug. year will begin the following Tuesday, Oct. CERT members obviously have many On Wednesday, June 20, several Side- 9, same time, same place. At our July meeting, Rob Caruana, our skills to learn as a team member of an Kicks joined up with our counterparts from The SideKicks Western Dance Club will resident psychoanalyst, provided infor- emergency response group and we will Stone Creek and took a road trip to The be represented at the Club Fair in Septem- mation regarding how to handle psycho- continue to work on them. Villages to do a little dancing. Once there, ber so stop by and see us. We’ll be happy to logical reactions during a disaster. First, he A training class for new CERT members we teamed up with the partner dancers give you any information you may require emphasized the importance of the CERT is planned to begin Thursday, Sept. 13 ei- from The Villages, who graciously shared and while you’re there, take a peek at our members working as a team, particularly ther in the afternoon or evening at the Di- their dance floor with us. It was great to video to see exactly what our dancing is for their own protection. Then he ad- vision of Emergency Management, Marion be able to all dance together and compare all about. Also, please visit our website at dressed the issue of stress, a common reac- County Sheriff’s Office, main building. This dances. We really enjoyed dancing with the www.schwartz8096.wix.com/sidekicks. tion, which can occur among the disaster is an eight-week course and interested per- “Village” people (and we didn’t even dance Happy trails! responders during an event. He listed the sons should contact Bob Conn at 812-0853, symptoms of stress as such reactions as im- as soon as possible, for more information. patience, difficulty breathing, and fatigue. The next regular CERT meeting is “Anything Goes” on Broadway. Also fea- Team members need to be alert to a mem- scheduled for Aug. 14. For this meeting Ballet tured is Kelly Bishop, a former cast mem- ber’s stress and get them to rest, get water only, the room will be Suite A of the Arbor ber of “The Gilmore Girls.” The show is and food. Conference Center. Club charming and quirky, and I would recom- It is normal for the victims of a disaster CERT meets every second Tuesday of mend it to anyone who loves dancing and to become frightened and they may over- the month at 9 a.m. in Suites E, F, and G of the people involved in teaching, studying react or underreact to the situation. Every- the Arbor Conference Center. Persons in- terested in learning more about CERT are By Eugenie Martin and performing. one has a different reaction to experiencing Throughout the summer, we are con- a frightening situation. Some of the strat- welcome to attend these meetings or con- tinuing our classes four times each week: tact Pat at 854-8718. This summer, after ballet class on Mon- Monday from to 6:45 to 7:45 p.m., Tuesday day evenings, the Ballet Club members and Thursday from 1 to 2 p.m., and Satur- monthly dancing opportunities and venues have been watching a new television series day from 9 to 10 a.m. All classes are held Ballroom as well as the locations to take dance les- from 9 to 10 p.m. on the ABC Family chan- in the Arbor Club Exercise Studio adjacent Dance Club sons check out the website: www.usadan- nel entitled, “Bunheads,” the nickname for to the indoor swimming pool. We work out ceocala.com. ballet dancers (who traditionally wear their and dance to beautiful music, and new- The “Dancin’ On the Top” committee of hair pulled back in buns). The series fea- comers are always welcome. the Ballroom Dance Club will hold its first tures two women attempting to run a dance To start, all you need are exercise clothes, By Richard P. Vullo dance of the season on Saturday, Sept. 22 at studio in a small California town. socks and a bottle of water. For more infor- the Health & Recreation Ballroom. It will The series stars Sutton Foster, who re- mation, please feel free to call me at 854- be a beach party theme and the entertainer 8589. Happy dancing! cently won a Tony for playing the lead in On Aug. 17, and on the third Friday of will be Fred Campbell. Ticket prices remain each month, Happy Hour will be held at $8 per person and will go on sale on Sept. 5 the Health & Recreation Ballroom instead in the Health & Recreation Ballroom from Line resident lead dancing and instruction led of the Arbor Club Ballroom. This gives ev- 9 to 10 a.m. Seats are limited. by Janice Meade and Bob Ferguson in the eryone the opportunity to dance and so- Here’s the schedule of dances for the Dancing Health & Recreation Ballroom on Mondays cialize with their friends in a much larger new season: from 12:45 to 2:45 p.m. for level two and facility, with a better sound system for • Nov. 17: Automatic easy intermediate dancers. From 3 to 6:30 listening and dancing. Let’s continue sup- • Dec. 31: Karen Hall p.m. will be dance instruction with Mari- porting these dances. • Feb. 16, 2013: Automatic By George Conklin lyn McNeal teaching from 3 to 4 p.m. easy Ballroom dance lessons with Trish Sands • April 6, 2013: Karen Hall intermediate “improver plus” classes, 4:15 are taking a hiatus until September. How- to 5:15 p.m. level one/beginner and 5:30 ever, there are several places to enjoy danc- Summer is about over and it is time to to 6:30 p.m. newcomers. Marilyn (www. ing (and lessons) each month throughout plan your activities for this fall and winter rhythm-in-my-soles.com) teaches locally the summer. USA Dance holds its dances season. If you are thinking of an exercise as a professional and at major dance events on the first Tuesday of each month at the program but the gym is not your thing, here and internationally. Pioneer Garden Center, 4331 Silver Springs think line dancing. Line dancing is a low Which class do I sign up for? If you have Blvd., Ocala. USA Dance, Citrus County, impact aerobic exercise and social event never line danced, it’s easy, sign up for be- continues with its dances every other Sat- that has been shown to improve both bal- ginner class. If you have prior experience, urday night at the Kellner Center in Bev- ance and gait. Line dancing burns more try the level you think is right for you. You erly Hills. For complete information on calories per hour than a brisk walk. can always move up or down if you picked “Dancing will reduce the risk of demen- the wrong one. Class sign up and informa- tia a whopping 76%,” quoted from the New tion is available in the Health & Recreation England Journal of Medicine. The compar- offices. ison is between dancing and just walking, We dance at Happy Hour on Fridays in tennis, swimming and golf. If you just want the Arbor Club Ballroom and at The Town to get up and dance but can’t get your part- Square. Come join us, just stay in line and ner off the couch, line dance is the thing for step when the drum goes thump. (352) 873-4817 you. For detailed information, contact Janice DigitalCommunicationMedia.com September is the start of the new class Meade at 861-9345, Bob Ferguson at 873- season, September through June. We have 4478, or Nancy Carmack at 873-6960. 18 The World News August 2012

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Photo by Bob Woods Dancers enjoy the music by the band “Second Slice.”

Photo by Bob Woods Participants eagerly awaiting the fireworks display.

Photo by John Ware The Patriotic Celebration ends with a big “boom.” August 2012 The World News 19 pagne toast, and continental breakfast. Recreation Proper dress required. News On Sept. 30, a decision to move for- ward with this event will be made based Events/ on tickets sales. Tickets are now on sale in the Health & Recreation office and the By Theresa Fields cost of tickets are $50 per resident and $60 per non-resident (non-resident must Activities* be accompanied by a resident). Residents It’s that time of year when the heat index may purchase up to eight tickets (one table * Schedule and performers subject to change. For the latest information, please visit will read well over 100 degrees! Remember seating) and resident ID will be required at www.ontopoftheworldinfo.com or see channels 17 / 21 / 703 / 730 (Brighthouse). to drink plenty of water. the time of ticket purchase. Any questions, please contact the Health & Recreation of- Tennis fice. Thursday, Aug. 2 The Queens of Motown Due to extreme heat temperatures, Primary Elections Circle Square Cultural Center the Round Robin Tennis times have been Farmer’s Market 7 p.m. changed from 8:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. until the Tuesday, Aug. 14, will be Primary Elec- The Town Square $14-16 per resident end of September. Round Robin is played tion Day. The polls are open from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. $15-17 per non-resident at the Arbor Club tennis courts on Mon- 7 p.m. and are normally less busy during “Cooking Demo” from 10 to 10:30 a.m. For tickets, call 854-3670. day, Wednesday, and Thursday. If you have the mid-morning and mid-afternoon. Polls questions regarding tennis times or les- are located at 9125 SW 98th Street in the Friday, Aug. 3 Thursday, Aug. 23 sons, you may contact Jorge Privat at the Card Room of the Craft Building or 10070 Arbor Club. SW 94th Street at the Arbor Conference Happy Hour with Retro Express Farmer’s Market Center. Pool Monitors Arbor Club The Town Square If you do not know the location of your 4 to 8 p.m. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Just a reminder that pool monitors will polling place, contact the Supervisor of Elections. Also, Supervisors of Elections be monitoring all pools within the commu- Recorded Favorites Get Acquainted Coffee nity. The monitors will be checking resi- have precinct and polling place finders on The Town Square Health & Recreation Ballroom dent IDs and ensuring that all guests are ac- their website (www.votemarion.com) to 7 to 10 p.m. companied by a resident. Please remember provide you with the information on where 9 to 11 a.m. that children under the age of 15 must be to vote. At the polls, you will be asked to accompanied by an adult and that the swim provide valid picture identification with Saturday, Aug. 4 Friday, Aug. 24 time for children is from noon to dusk dur- signature. Kathleen & Willie Happy Hour with The Dukes ing the week and open swim on Saturday Get Acquainted Coffee The Town Square and Sunday. No children are permitted in Arbor Club 7 to 10 p.m. the Arbor Club pools. Coolers and alcohol Join us in welcoming some of our new 4 to 8 p.m. are not permitted at any pool area within residents! We will have a Get Acquainted On Top of the World Communities. Please Coffee on Thursday, Aug. 23, in the Health Thursday, Aug. 9 Second Slice & Recreation Ballroom from 9 to 11 a.m. The Town Square note that pool rules are posted at all pool Farmer’s Market and spa areas. There will be coffee, doughnuts and sev- 7 to 10 p.m. eral representatives from various club and The Town Square Seminole Hard Rock organizations. Each department will speak 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25 Casino on the services and programs they have to offer. At the conclusion of this event, we Have fun on a day trip to the Semi- Friday, Aug. 10 Recorded Favorites will take you on a short walk to familiarize nole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa The Town Square you with some of the facilities and ameni- Hollywood Nights Happy Hour on Thursday, Aug. 16. The facility is gor- 7 to 10 p.m. ties that are available to you as a resident. with Automatic geous and you can now enjoy gambling in For more information, please contact the the new non-smoking area, which is close Arbor Club Pete Peterkin: A Tribute to Legends of Health & Recreation office. to the new restaurant, the Rise Kitchen & 4 to 8 p.m. Rock n’ Roll Bakery. For $20 per person, your trip will Social Hour Circle Square Cultural Center include round trip transportation, $25 in Come join us for a relaxing evening Recorded Favorites 7 p.m. free play, and a $5 lunch voucher. During with friends and neighbors on Thursday, The Town Square $14-16 per resident the months of August and September, all Aug. 30, from 4 to 6 p.m. La Croix will be 7 to 10 p.m. $15-17 per non-resident residents will receive an additional $5 in playing soft sounds on keyboard. A cash For tickets, call 854-3670. free play to utilize on their next visit when bar and hors d’oeuvres will be provided. Saturday, Aug. 11 riding the Lamers bus. There will be no For more information contact the Health & Thursday, Aug. 30 refunds issued one week prior to trip. To Recreation office. This event is free! Black Creek Band The Town Square register, call the Health & Recreation office. Football Game Home Delivery: World News / Happy Hour 7 to 10 p.m. September Issue We have scheduled our first football On Friday, July 13, we had our themed game trip for Sunday, Sept. 30, at the Ray- Thursday, Aug. 16 Happy Hour honoring all who have served Farmer’s Market mond James Stadium. The Tampa Bay The Town Square or may have family currently serving in the Buccaneers will play the Washington Red Seminole Hard Rock Casino 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. service. I want to say “thanks” to everyone Skins, game time is 4:15 p.m. and tickets Tampa, Fla. for the support and pictures that many of are $55 per person. Ticket prices include $20 per person Social Hour you brought in. It was truly a memorable transportation and the game. The seating To register, call 854-8707 x7533 or 7530. celebration! will be in sections 304 and 306. If football Arbor Club Ballroom 4 to 6 p.m. Our next themed Happy Hour is on Fri- is your sport, contact the Health & Recre- Farmer’s Market day, Aug. 10 and the theme will be “Holly- ation office to save your seat! The Town Square wood Nights.” This will be a night of glam- Seasonal Shots 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 31 or so come dressed in your finest and walk the “red carpet” with the stars. We have our first scheduled seasonal flu Happy Hour with Sounds of Time Don’t forget that Happy Hour will be and pneumonia vaccines on Monday, Sept. Bay Laurel Center Community Arbor Club held in the Health & Recreation Ballroom 10. The shots are being administered by Development District (BLCCDD) Expo 4 to 8 p.m. on the third Friday of each month with The Maxim Health Care Systems at the Arbor Circle Square Cultural Center Pub being open as well. Snacks will not be Conference Center, Suites E and F, from 9 a.m. Final Note permitted during this Happy Hour. If you 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The shots are covered by The Town Square have a birthday celebration, please contact Medicare Part B. If you do not have Medi- Friday, Aug. 17 7 to 10 p.m. the Health & Recreation office to make -ar care Part B, the cost of the seasonal flu shot rangements to bring a cake. is $30 and $65 for the pneumonia vaccine. Happy Hour with Barry & Nancy • Aug. 3: Retro Express Register at the Health & Recreation office. Health & Recreation Ballroom • Aug. 10: “Hollywood Nights” with Lazy River Cruise & Dinner 4 to 8 p.m. www. OnTopoftheWorldInfo.com Automatic Join us on a relaxing riverboat cruise • Aug. 17: Barry & Nancy Automatic down the Withlacoochee River with a • Aug. 24: The Dukes The Town Square guided and narrated two-hour tour on Fri- • Aug. 31: Sounds of Time 7 to 10 p.m. day, Sept. 28. Captain Mike will give you Line Dancing information on the history, flora, fauna, We will begin the fall season by intro- and points of interest while trying to find as Saturday, Aug. 18 ducing the community to our new profes- much wildlife as possible during the tour. Recorded Favorites sional line dance instructor with classes The Lazy River Cruise has been voted best The Town Square riverboat tour and guide by many of the lo- being held in the Health & Recreation Ball- 7 to 10 p.m. room. cals. Once the tour is complete, the captain Marilyn McNeal was the former house will dock at the very popular Stumpknock- instructor at Midnight Rodeo and is cur- ers Restaurant where everyone will have REMINDER rently teaching for the wellness program at the opportunity to enjoy dinner inside Dogs must be on a leash (352) 237-9451 Munroe Regional Medical Center. Classes or on the deck overlooking the Withla- 5353 SW College Road, Ocala will be held every Monday with three lev- coochee River. Ticket cost is $21 per per- at all times. www.overholsereyecare.com els being taught: Improver+, Beginner, and son, which includes transportation and the Newcomer classes. These classes will run river cruise. Dinner will be on your own. $10 for each class per month. Register at the Health & Recreation office. We will be hosting a “Welcome Back to Coach Lines Line Dancing” event on Sept. 24 in the Ar- All clubs utilizing coach lines for trans- bor Club Ballroom starting at 3 p.m. This portation must provide proof of liability will be your opportunity to meet Marilyn, insurance with the proper verbiage and a ask questions, and pre-register for upcom- guest notification form. This information ing classes. Registration for future classes will need to be submitted to the Health & will be done through the Health & Regis- Recreation office two weeks prior to your tration office after Sept. 24. trip. You will need to provide information Baseball Game on all parties that will be attending to the Come join us for an evening of baseball Health & Recreation office. You will also on Thursday, Sept. 20, as the Rays take on need to make proper arrangements with the Boston Red Sox at Tropicana Field in Travel Toppers to utilize the bus pad and St. Petersburg, Fla. Game time is 7:10 p.m. parking area prior to your trip. and tickets for this game are $64 per person Failure to arrange and provide the prop- for press level seating and $52 per person er documentations will result in coach lines for baseline. Register for this game at the being refused entry into the community. Health & Recreation office. For more information or documents con- New Year’s Eve Gala tact the Health & Recreation office. Remember to drink plenty of water dur- Celebrate New Year’s Eve on Mon- ing these warm months! day, Dec. 31 at the Arbor Club Ballroom with dinner, entertainment, dancing, and more! Music will be provided by the Duo of Harmony, Danny & Johnny. Ticket cost includes appetizers, surf & turf buffet, sal- ad, dessert, coffee, tea, party favors, cham-

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Photo by Bob Woods Master the Possibilities field trip to see Gypsy Vanner horses at Gypsy Gold in Marion County. owners of a McDonald’s in the U.S. with a ternet.” He went on to say, “Because of the hitching post out front.” Internet, there is a lot of confusion about Beautiful Beasts During the gathering of On Top of the the breed of horse development by the gyp- By Bob Woods World residents, Thompson gave an ac- sies of Great Britain.” World News Writer count of how he and his wife met and how Originally, the Gypsy Cob was bred to they became interested in Gypsy Cobs. He be a wagon horse by the Romany to pull This is not about the fairy-tale of Dis- The beautiful beasts are Gypsy Vanner stated that while they were in Wales seek- wagons or “caravans.” They were also used ney’s “Beauty and the Beast” but rather of a horses at a farm in Marion County called ing to view the world’s largest horse (a Shire as riding horses for children. special creature that has been hidden from Gypsy Gold. draft horse), they were driving down the Thompson brought up the subject of the public for years. Arriving at the farm, in a corral locat- road when Cindy spotted a colorful horse reproducing the Gypsy Vanner horse by “Beauty and the Beast” could be one in ed near the parking area, were two mares in a pasture. She told Dennis to turn the car utilizing “mule mums.” Thompson added the same and believe it or not, it is. This with their young colts. These colts were around and head back to the farm where that mules have a tendency to steal babies, beautiful beast has long hair; some have just one and two months old, respectively. she had seen the animal. horses or cows, in the pastures as they have whiskers while others have a mustache. Not Their eyes had a light blue iridescent look Getting out of the car, this stallion gal- a very strong parental instinct. “They make only that but feathers can be found around to them. loped over to them along the fence. Dennis wonderful moms,” according to Thompson. the ankles of this creature covering its feet. They are fantastic looking horses that stated, “We were the first Americans to at- Everyone is taught or has the general There are just a few people reading this were originally the secrets of the European tend a Gypsy Horse Fair in Wales, which knowledge that mules cannot reproduce article that can identify with what I am de- gypsies. The horses look just like an old- has continued over the past 300 years.” The but at Gypsy Gold, embryo transfer is scribing, because they ventured on a field fashioned workhorse, only smaller. Gypsy rest is history. performed promoting the Gypsy Van- trip to a nearby location sponsored by Mas- Vanner horses are believed to be direct At present, according to Thompson, he ner breed. The mule becomes a surrogate ter the Possibilities. descendants from a combination of some has 28 Gypsy Vanner horses on his 40-acre mother for the Gypsy Vanner. Thompson One local resident, Susan Kennedy, ven- of the largest draft horses such as Shires, farm. He continued to tell the story to the has a small herd of “mule moms” on the tured on this field trip a little over a year Clydesdales, and Friesians along with Dales group of the Gypsy Vanner horse and how farm. ago and became awestruck at what she saw Ponies. Gypsy Cobs, as they are called, have the breed is doing today. Thompson is rec- There is so much to see and tell about and since that loveable experience, she has their origins in the Romany gypsy commu- ognized as the founder of the Gypsy Van- the farm. I suggest those interested in see- volunteered to assist caring for these beau- nity of the United Kingdom. ner Horse Society and was instrumental in ing and learning more about the Gypsy tiful beasts at their location up to five days a Dennis Thompson, owner of Gypsy getting the Gypsy Vanner as a registered Vanner horse to contact Master the Possi- week. On the most recent Master the Possi- Gold, started talking about his farm and breed. bilities and sign up for the next field trip. bilities field trip, Susan explained what the how it got started. He and his wife have Thompson said, “The Gypsy Vanner group was about to encounter and led the been animal lovers from the beginning. horse is the first breed in the history of group in a caravan to the beast’s location. In fact, he said, “My parents were the first breeds to be established in the age of the In- It’s Showtime! Saving Water, Saving By Bob Woods World News Writer Money It’s a hot summer, so why not cool off in Pete Peterkin: A Tribute to By Robert Colen the air-conditioned Circle Square Cultural Legends of Rock n’ Roll Center and see a couple of great shows to “How did I use so much water?” That gallons per cycle or 5,400 gallons per day, boot? Sit back, relax and enjoy some won- Saturday, Aug. 25 is the one question we hear over and over that comes out to a whopping 165,000 gal- derful music! Pete Peterkin is reportedly “one of the again when we do our water conservation lons per month. That is a lot of water and a The Queens of Motown top celebrity impersonators in the world” audits. lot of money wasted. Saturday, Aug. 18 as he pays tribute to the legends of rock On Top of the World Communities of- There can be many reasons why a timer n’ roll. Close your eyes and you will think fers a water conservation audit for custom- is set to run so many times per week. May- This is expected to be a fantastic show you are listening to such famous recording ers of Bay Laurel, your water supplier. We be the homeowner accidentally set it that starring Karen Durrant in “The Queens of artists of the past and present such as Ray do this for a small $15 fee and it includes way or their landscaper reset the timer. Re- Motown.” This lady not only sings songs Charles and Chuck Berry. Pete imperson- an analysis of where and how much water gardless of the reason, inspecting your ir- by Tina Turner, but she looks just like her. ates over 50 known recording artists. This is being used by a homeowner. rigation timer should be something every She is guaranteed to entertain you with her show will mesmerize you. The answer to, “how did I use so much homeowner should do regularly, especially impersonations of famous Motown queens. Pete Peterkin is back at the Circle Square water?” is almost always the same … the if your water usage is unusually high. If you Karen impersonates Donna Summer, Cultural Center by popular demand. He irrigation system. Our trained water con- aren’t too sure on how to set your timer, Gladys Knight, The Supremes, The Pointer has appeared on many TV shows includ- servation specialists, Dennis Hisey and or just want a refresher course, Master the Sisters, plus a host of others. You will have ing America’s Got Talent, Jimmy Kimmel, Richard Hracs, frequently find irrigation Possibilities routinely schedules classes to to be in the audience to witness who she Access Hollywood and many more. Don’t systems for the yard set to run at intervals help. will bring to the stage. miss out! the homeowner never realized. Dennis not- On Aug. 16, Bay Laurel will host its an- Stop by the ticket office at 8395 SW 80th ed, “We’ve seen irrigation timers set to run nual Water Conservation Expo starting at Street or go online to www.csculturalcen- two times per day, every day of the week. 9 a.m. There will be several vendors dem- ter.com to purchase your tickets. That comes out to a tremendous amount of onstrating water-conserving tools for your Let’s watch the lights dim as the curtain water spraying out onto the yard.” yard and home, prizes and more. I recom- rises. It’s showtime. So let’s do a quick calculation. If we are mend stopping by and learning more. running irrigation two times per day, ev- To schedule a water audit, please visit ery day, that comes to a little more than 60 Customer Service at Friendship Commons times per month. Using an average of 2,700 at.

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The Queens of Motown Pete Peterkin 22 The World News August 2012 ing career. Now that he has that first victory one-inch as we do at our courses. Director of under his belt the sky is the limit for this 4. Course Design: A favorable se- Billiards Golf young kid and you’ve got to love him. quences of holes to avoid bottle- And then our hometown boy, Ted Pot- necks. For example, an easy open- ter, who won our Ocala Open held at Can- ing par-five followed by a difficult dler Hills in 2010 and 2011 just won the par three. By Brian Boeling Greenbrier, cashing in for $1,098,000 and 5. Player Behavior: Etiquette, allow- By Richard Impresa putting himself 42nd on the money list. I ing faster players to play through played with Ted on the Moonlight Tour and allow players once they have 2012 PGA Tour Season when he was 20 and you could tell then he putted the ball, let them continue In a previous column, I briefly discussed was going somewhere with his game. He until they have holed out. safety play (aka playing dirty). This month’s The 2012 PGA Tour season has been has had a long journey and I’m glad to see 6. Play Ready Golf: No cell phones column will expand on that subject. exciting and has seen its share of breakout he broke the ice. Congratulations, Ted. on the course. Playing safe is nothing to be ashamed winners along with some new faces that’s Slow Play 7. Practice Swings: A player needs of. It does not denote a lack of character, got game. Let’s start with Tiger Woods. He’s to make three maybe four practice morals, good sportsmanship, etc. (no mat- back! I put him on the list of breakout win- Slow play is an epidemic. Both on the swings tops before executing a shot. PGA and the LPGA tours, rounds are tak- ter what anyone says) it is simply part of the ners after going through a drought, win- There’s no reason for 25 to 30 prac- game. ning three tournaments, putting him first ing five to six hours to play. Then it moves tice swings or waggles. to the amateurs where they think they need Once you have convinced yourself that on the money list and as well, first on the 8. No Hugging, Kissing or Hand to mimic the tour pros and take forever on you aren’t necessarily a bad person because FedEx Cup Standings. Maybe now the me- Shaking: Do all of that off the the greens. These folks need to take a les- you play dirty, you can get on with learning dia will leave him alone. green. You’ve just spent four to five son on pace of play from all of our Ladies the technique of frustrating your opponent The next breakout winner is Jason Duf- hours with them; it’s not a family leagues, both at On Top of the World Golf to tears by good safety play. First we have ner, “Mr. Relax,” with two wins, a second reunion. Club and Candler Hills Golf Club. These to define a safety as a shot taken in defense place finish, six top 10s, number two on the World Accolades rather than offense. This means you are money list and number two on the FedEx ladies play in three and a half hours. Kudos to our ladies. Candler Hills: July 2, Steve Kupsch, not trying to pocket a ball but instead are Cup Standing. trying to destroy any semblance of confi- Then there’s Bubba Watson. With his That said, we’ve been talking about what Eagle on #15. July 9, John Hoth, hole-in- could be done to alleviate this situation. one on #5. dence your opponent may still have in his/ win at the Masters, Watson has validated her game by purposely hiding the cue ball Here are ideas that might help: Links: June 18, John Gayso, Eagle on “The Bubba Way,” no professional lessons, behind another or making their next shot 1. Management Policies: Spread tee #7. June 19, Mary McAtee, shot her age, unorthodox swing and has established as difficult as possible. times apart, going from eight min- 89. June 20, Bev Seal, shot three under his himself as a star on tour. The two basic elements in safety play are utes to 10-minute tee times. We age, 75; Ed Klodzen, shot his age, 82. July 2, Another breakthrough winner is Rick- distance and position. If there are only a have started this at Candler Hills Doug Coleman, shot two under his age, 84; ie Fowler. His victory at the Wells Fargo few balls on the table and you want to play and it’s working. Jim Merrick, Eagle on #18. July 6, Howard Championship was the first of his promis- safe you can try to place the cue ball as far 2. Player Ability: Players need to play Sale, hole-in-one on #6. away as possible from your opponent’s ball. from the appropriate tees. Congratulations on these accomplish- If there are several balls on the table you 3. Maintenance: Cut the roughs at ments. can try to hide the cue behind another ball. Another possibility is to place the cue ball close to a rail or another ball, which would DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM require your opponent to raise his cue or FREE BALANCE ASSESSMENTS alter his bridge to strike the cue ball prop- Save money on your car insurance; Health & Recreation Building, Thursdays at noon. erly. Yet another is to purposely miss a shot classes monthly. For information, and block a key pocket preventing your op- Please call 387-7534 to reserve your spot. ponent from making one or more balls. call Joe Briggs at 237-2971. A key concept in safety play is to deter- mine which ball you want to control. You can either control the cue ball or an object ball. If you try to control both you usually end up with neither so make that decision before you get down on the shot. Figuring out what you want to do and doing it are two different things. Good safety play requires finesse and excellent speed control and therefore isn’t for everyone. A general rule is if you have a 50/50 chance of making an offensive shot go for it. If you have a better chance of making a safe shot, go for that. As with anything else in this game, prac- tice, practice, practice makes perfect. So if you want to ruin someone’s day or week, make safeties part of your game. Because of my strong moral code and righteous upbringing I myself don’t play safeties, except when absolutely necessary (as determined by my conscience). I do, however, tend to miscue a lot and the resul- tant shot may inadvertently end up safing my opponent, which I immediately apolo- gize and beg forgiveness for. Our commu- nity does have some players of questionable character who actually delight in safety play (see me for names). That’s all for now, until next time, keep stroking and keep your tip dry. REMINDER Please put trash in compactor.

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When asked why we play this game, Masters champion Ben Crenshaw hit the nail on the head when he replied, “When all is said and done, we play this game for the enduring friendships.” Once the round is over and the com- petition ended, the wagers settled and the afternoon nap just something to look for- ward to, what we really enjoyed while play- ing this game was time spent with friends. The game gives us a chance to improve upon the friendships we have and affords us countless opportunities to develop new ones. I cannot think of a better reason for playing this game. Always wanted to wax philosophically and now I have! On June 18, association members gath- ered in the Candler Hills Community Cen- ter to honor the recipients of this year’s Scholar/Athlete Award. The award, which includes a stipend, is given annually to a member or members of the West Port girl’s or boy’s golf team who best displays a con- certed and resolute effort to succeed both in the classroom and on the golf course. The membership takes great pleasure in congratulating West Port seniors Brooklyn Farmer and Yancey Reeder as this year’s recipients of the CHMGA Scholar/Ath- Photo by Walt Pacuk lete Award. Both young ladies will be fur- thering their education at the college level CHMGA 2012 Scholar/Athlete Award recipients Brooklyn Farmer and Yancey Reeder (center) and we wish them well on their journey with Joe Alfano (scholarship chairman), Spenser Reeder (coach) and Marc Shaffer (treasurer). to adulthood. Since the inaugural event in 2009, the association has awarded $4,500 in As always, I wish everyone a life full of stipends to its’ nine award winners. “nothing but fairways and greens.” UPCOMING PUBLICATION We welcome newest member Randy Two–Man Team Stableford September Issue: Thursday, Aug. 30 Ford to the association and hope you en- June 19 joy the experience. Be forewarned, that Ricardo Flight: 86–Nick Nimerala & Chris Pi- though we are not a mawkish or dastardly otrowski; 81–Tom Garrison & Chuck Lafferty; bunch, we do tend to embrace a good bit of 76–Bryant Giffin & Rean Morse. gallows humor and have an unbridled en- Mertz Flight: 75–Roger Whittle & Don Huston; thusiasm for good witticisms. Anyone in- terested in playing in such an environment 72–Rick Lilly & Tom Marta; 69–Ray DeLuca & can contact me at [email protected] for Rich Vullo. more information. Four–Man Red, White & Blue The association believes in giving credit July 3 where credit is due. With that said, we 58–Jack Gustafson, Bob Starrett, Nick Nimer- want to commend Andy and his staff for ala & Chris Piotrowski; 60–Walt Pacuk, Fred the condition of the golf course and most Jankowski, Roger Whittle & Edwin Viloria; 60– especially the state of the greens. We also Andy Bulloch, Marc Schaffer, Virgil Trucks & look forward to the completion of the bun- Joe Alfano; 62–Tom Garrison, John Podkomor- ker renovation project and the addition of ski, Rich Freeman & Don Huston and John Mc- a second putting green. Well–played guys Coy, Gil Brooks, Rick Lilly & Jon Raupach. and a tip of the chapeau to all of you! Four–Man Two Best Balls Lee Trevino once stated, “You can talk to July 10 a slice, but a hook just won’t listen.” Having 117–Gil Schofield, Dave Green, Randy Ford & no trouble whatsoever finding the middle Bruce Venslavsky; 118–Tom Garrison, John of the fairway this past month were Tom Podkomorski, Gerry Lisinski & Bob Starrett; Garrison and Chris Piotrowski (71), Chris 121–Walt Pacuk, John Redden, John Menzies Jett (74), Walt Pacuk (75), and Garry Ger- & Don Huston and Bill Keathley, Andy Bulloch, lach, Bruce Venslavsky and Bryant Giffin Steve Rice & Joe Alfano. (77). Nice job “baffin yer ball” gentlemen. 2012 Model Year-End Closeout Sale Fully Loaded – Full Factory Warranty

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(352) 854-2060 Total price with State EPA & sales tax $8,726.98 Monday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ask about our full line of utility and rough terrain vehicles. 24 The World News August 2012 son, Tony Capillo; Tie at 7–John Langville, Fred you should know Andy says it is the abso- Men’s Golf Moody, Tom Cummings & Tary Bole, Tom Frag- Candler Hills lute best sand marketed to our region and apane, Kas Kaske. meets and exceeds all USGA specifications Association Blind Holes-Individual Ladies and to top it all off it is also maintenance June 13 / Tortoise & Hare 18-Hole friendly. Flight 1: 31–George Blankenship; Tie at 33–Guy It is expected that with a maintenance By Ray Messer Russell, James Merrick, & Tom Fragapane. By Pam Monk program of topping the sand off every few Flight 2: 32–John Bauer; Tie at 33–George years, the bunkers should be on track for Deignan, Ray Hellman, & Tom Marta. a 10-year cycle before major renovation As we enter the hot month of August, Flight 3: Tie at 32–Fred Moody & Jerry Segovis; June has been the month of bunker re- is again necessary. Thank you, Andy and drink plenty of water and keep a cold wet Tie at 33–Barry Barringer & William Engels. pair and renovation at Candler Hills Golf staff, for keeping our course in such great towel around your neck. Flight 4: Tie at 30–Paul East & Rocky Groomes; Club. According to Wikipedia, a bunker is shape. Due to the rain, we didn’t play much golf 33–Jim Entinger; Tie at 35–Jim Borro, Jimmy a depression (an apt name since when you Here’s a little bunker humor for you. One in July. We congratulate all the winners for Johnson, Joe Rappa, Kas Kaske, & Roger land in one you are immediately depressed) golfer in a foursome turns to another and the month of July. Schwartz. that is usually filled with sand. asks, “Isn’t your partner out of that bunker We asked Andy if he could put more Flight 5: Tie at 29–Jack Martin & William McGar- There are three types of bunkers used in yet? How many strokes did she have?” The ball washers up on the Links course and he ry; 31–Ken Cotte; Tie at 32–Harry Brower, John the architecture of a golf course and Can- partner replied, “Sixteen, and the last one gladly did it; thanks Andy! Ricciardone. dler has a plethora of them. We have green, was apoplectic.” We welcome John Bradley and Joe Four Man/Two Best Ball Net fairway and waste bunkers. All are de- Our president, Carol Clark, wishes to Hayes to play golf with the Men’s Golf As- June 20 / Links signed to impede our progress to the little remind all league ladies that the general September board meeting will be held sociation. 113–Paul East, Douglas Coleman, Tom Frag- hole with the flag on the green. on Thursday, Sept. 20 following golf and Remember, it’s only a game with friends apane, Bernie James; 116–Charles Casale, Ken Only in waste bunkers are you allowed lunch, in the Candler Hills Community and to meet new friends. Invite your friends Boehm, Rocky Groomes, Ken Cotte; 119–George to ground your club lightly and remove Center. All are welcome to attend. out to play. Blankenship, John Hall, Ronald Wilson, Tom loose impediments around the ball. The Team Quota Points green and fairway bunkers must be exited Our club is hosting “Rally for the Cure” Cummings; Tie at 120–Larry Rourke, Ed Klodzen, on Thursday, Oct. 11. Kate Beaty is the June 6 / Links Johnny Gill, Joe Rappa; Guy Russell, Tom Trep- without the ability to ground your club. 13–Rudy Normandin, Jim Borro, William Mc- While our bunkers are being recondi- chairperson for this event (kbeaty99@ pa, David Miller, Mike Flynn; & Francis Caprez, yahoo.com) and needs volunteers for her Garry; 12–Michael Almon, Philip Shirley, David tioned and sanded, we’ve been allowed to Ron Cleveringa, Tony Capillo. committee. Miller; 10–George Blankenship, Jimmy John- take a free drop out of them, no closer to the hole, as they are considered “ground Keep your eyes posted for more infor- under repair.” mation on the Solheim Cup tournament to I asked Andy Jorgensen, golf course su- take place the first week in October. 69–Harriet Hawkins, Rosemarie O’Neil, Linda Mutt and Jeff Ladies Blewitt. perintendent, to give me some details as to why it was necessary to undertake this June 14 Flight 2: 56–Mary Jane McAtee; 62–Geri Trep- 84–Janet Juhlin, Betty Dong, Betty Werner. 18-Hole Golf pa; 64–Joan Cecchini. project in the first place. He advised that over time, the original sand in the bunkers 85–Mia Kolar, Marge Cowie, Kathy Smyth. Flight 3: 56–Ellie Rapacz; 59–Dea Johnson; 60– Tie at 86–Lise Jordaan, Carole Robinson. Marilyn Rose. had deteriorated for several reasons. First, the sand became contaminated 86–Su Freeman, Peggy Borro, Joan By Marilyn Rose Red/White/Blue Gustafson. 87–Deb Martin, Angie Jingco. July 3 / Links with fine particles causing soft lies for the golf balls in the bunkers. Second, the fine Individual Low Gross/Low Net 55–Chris McIntire, Flo Emanuel, Harriet Brower. particles were a maintenance nightmare June 28 57–Harriet Hawkins, Susan Rhodes, Mary Jane We had our final two match plays and when it rained heavily necessitating several Flight 1 Low Gross: 83–Su Freeman. now we will be determining the overall McAtee. Tie at 58–Rosemarie O’Neil, Geri Trep- man-hours to push the sand back in place Flight 1 Low Net: 69–Pam Carpenter. Tie at winners. Bev Ovrebo defeated Chris Mc- pa, Ruth Border; Valerie Smith, Patricia Cole, and smooth it out. Third, the bunkers were 71– Paula Lilly and Joan D’Addio. Intire for the one flight. In the other flight, Dea Johnson. off color and just looked bad, and last but Flight 2 Low Gross: 82–Peggy Borro. Sue Watters defeated Fran Griswold. So 1 Best Ball of Three not least it was a good opportunity to also Flight 2 Low Net: 64–Patty Ware. Tie at 66– July 10 / Links now Bev and Sue will have a play off for the install drainage into several of the bunkers Lise Jordaan, Marie Gillis. 57–Sandy Chase, Peggy Borro, Marilyn Rose. overall match play champion in a couple of that were not originally setup with it. Flight 3 Low Gross: 94–Kathy Smyth 58–Nancy Zielinski, Carol Johnson, Lou Borders. weeks. As we begin to see our depressions Flight 3 Low Net: 72–Heddy Racinowski, 61–Harriet Hawkins, Mary Lyon, Ruth Border. We have been playing in threesomes filled with beautiful white “G-Angle” sand, Carole Robinson, Donna Sauer. because of the heat and also we are on one Tie at 62-Iro Lisinski, Mary Jane McAtee, Caro- course for the time being. Threesomes lyn Cummings; Janet Juhlin, Shirley Smagner. are the order of the day. 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SR-44 August 2012 The World News 25 team and one men’s team as well, or per- recovery benefits for athletes, such Arbor Club haps a mixed doubles team in the 3.0 or 3.5 as anti-inflammatory components, Tennis Association Tennis super-senior categories. We would play one lowers body fat, muscle pain, etc. Health & Rec Courts match away and one match at home against • Kale: Kale is a member of the cab- the other participating clubs. bage family and contains high lev- Top 10 Super Foods for Tennis and En- els of vitamins: A, K, B6, calcium Mixed Doubles By Jorge Privat durance Athletes and iron, as well as high fiber con- The long grueling workouts that many tent that helps lower cholesterol. Saturday & Monday, 8 a.m. to noon tennis players and endurance athletes par- • Milk: Plain milk still seems num- Men’s Doubles By now, I am sure, everyone knows who take in, can take a toll on your body and ber one when it comes to athletes. the winners of Wimbledon are: Serena Wil- mind, but being aware of which foods to Loaded with carbohydrates and Tuesday & Thursday, 8 a.m. to noon liams and Roger Federer. Both of them over consume in order to help your body to re- protein, an ideal post-exercise mus- Ladies’ Doubles 30 years of age, which goes to show you cover faster, is crucial. Vegetables and fruits cle recovery beverage. that age is only a number. So long as you are rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxi- • Bananas: One of the best pre- and Wednesday & Friday, 8 a.m. to noon are in good health, play regularly and have dants. However, lean proteins, healthy fats post- workout snacks. They are the spirit to match, you can certainly hit and carbohydrates provide your body with loaded with potassium and vitamin All Resident Tennis Players Welcome a pretty good ball and play a pretty mean fuel. B6. They also help maintain low game of tennis. Here are the 10 super foods that should blood sugar, regulate digestion, and As you all know, as a result of a majority be staples in your diet. re-stock your body with lost elec- vote we decided to change the starting time • Oatmeal: Oatmeal contains high trolytes after any physical exertion. soluble fiber and complex carbo- Last but not least, they help ward tory nutrients are great for bone for the group activities during the sum- health, beneficial for healthy heart mer months to 8 a.m. instead of 8:30 a.m. hydrates. It is a good source of pro- off cardiovascular disease. tein and has a low glycemic index, • Chia Seeds: Chia seeds are a nutri- and energizing snack on the go. In doing this, we don’t have to reduce the • Sweet Potatoes: A starchy vegeta- amount of time we play, but the tempera- which provides a sustained release ent dense super food. They contain of energy into the bloodstream. It is high amounts of fiber, three times ble rich in vitamins A and C, which tures will certainly be more tolerable earlier are both powerful antioxidants. in the day. credited for maintaining the good the amount of antioxidants than level of cholesterol in the body and blueberries and are loaded with They help lower blood pressure, Of course, those who have the energy and its mineral content: potassium, to play an extra set are welcome to do so, is known as one of the most nour- calcium, iron and protein, and have ishing foods for the body, especially the ability to absorb 12 times their iron, manganese and copper are just be aware of any signs of exhaustion and crucial for muscle function, which keep yourselves properly hydrated. for athletes. weight in water, thus allowing pro- • Cherries: Cherries are one of the longed hydration and absorption of many athletes lack. I will be posting USTA flyers with infor- • Salmon: Is one of the most nutri- mation about upcoming leagues for the fall. most antioxidant-rich fruit. They nutrients. provide a wide range of health ben- • Whey: It is a complete protein that ent dense proteins, full of essential I believe it would be fun to have On Top Omega-3 fatty acids, as well as vita- of the World represented. Maybe one ladies efits as well as performance and contains all of the essential amino acids. It absorbs quickly and doesn’t mins B12 and B6, which can reduce contain any fat or cholesterol. It inflammation in our bodies. It is the league members thanks to those who helps prevent muscle breakdown known as the king of fish because Candler Hills have participated in the 50/50 raffles and and is the fastest digesting protein. of its high quality protein. Weekly Ladies other events. This event will take the place • Walnuts: They are a plant-based consumption of salmon has been of our regular league day play. protein, rich in fiber, B-vitamins shown to decrease the risk of heart 9-Hole On Oct. 18, the league is sponsoring and antioxidants. They contain the attack, stroke and high blood pres- a Halloween Spookytacular Invitational most Omega-3 fatty acids than any sure. By Judith Parisi with a 3 p.m. shotgun start, scramble for- other nut and the anti-inflamma- Please, stay healthy … and see you on mat. There will be snacks, dinner, awards, the courts! and prizes. If you are able to attend, e-mail Every now and again when we experi- Donna at [email protected] for ence a not so great round, we might be in- a registration form. We hope many of our clined to agree with Mark Twain, “golf is a fellow golfers at On Top of the World will good walk spoiled.” Mostly, we would dis- join us, along with members from other clubs. agree with Twain as golf offers a wonderful Lowest Putts opportunity for camaraderie, challenging June 14 ourselves to do better against the course, enjoying some beautiful vistas and seeing Flight 1: Tie at 17–Susy Trembulak and Deb Mas- a variety of wildlife. With golf we also see sari. Tie at 18–Diane O’Brien and Marguerite some great generosity. Piotrowski. Here in Rhode Island, we recently Flight 2: 18–Sue Pleinis. Tie at 19–Pat Gill, Mary wrapped up the CVS Caremark Charity Giannukos and Deb Malo. Golf Classic at Rhode Island Country Club Scramble that raised considerable monies for chari- June 21 ties while offering spectators the chance 35–Vicky Salyers, Pat McCrory, Pat Gill and to see some fine golfers. It was co-hosted Deb Malo. 36–Susy Trembulak, Marguerite by Rhode Island luminaries Billy Andrade Piotrowski, Donna Liphardt and Lois Laine. and Brad Faxton and among the competi- 35–Quinn Clayton, Rhonda Brooks, Cheryl Enge- tors featured nine female golfers – includ- man, Mary Giannukos. ing two retired greats – Annika Sorenstam Red, White and Blue and Lorena Ochao. June 28 Sorenstam had last played in Rhode Is- Flight 1: 18–Kathy Hall. 20–Quinn Clayton. land six years ago when she won the U.S. Flight 2: 22–Cheryl Engeman. Tie at 24–Donna Women’s Open Title at Newport Country Liphardt and Deb Massari. Club. The winning team in this co-ed event Flight 3: 14–Mary Giannukos. 22–Eve Harvey. was Morgan Pressel and Jay Haas. But the Low Gross/Low Net real winners were the deserving charities July 5 that will benefit from monies raised. Golf- Flight 1 Low Gross: 50–Diane Masterson. ers and those who love the game can be Flight 1 Low Net: Tie at 39–Vicky Salyers and Pat generous in their support of various causes, McCrory. as we have seen at the Ocala Open and in Flight 2 Low Gross: Tie at 53–Julie Crudele and the raffles and fundraisers by the golfers in Marguerite Piotrowski. our community. Flight 2 Low Net: 33–Susan Plenis. Donna and the board have organized Flight 3 Low Gross: 53–Deb Malo. two upcoming events – make sure you Flight 3 Low Net: 34–Ina Menzies. have marked your calendar! On Aug. 9, the league has an outing for members and guests at Royal Oaks Golf Club (Oak Run) with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. The event will www. OnTopoftheWorldInfo.com include lunch. There is a special price for

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By Fred Pulis

The July meeting featured opposing Re- publican candidates for Superintendent of By Jerry Roney Schools. The two Republican contestants, George Tomyn and Wally Wagoner are competing for the awesome job of direct- Hello bowlers and future bowlers. July is ing all operations concerning the Marion nearly over and September will quickly fol- County Public Schools. The position is low August. Our Monday bowling league open because of the retirement of cur- will start up again on Sept. 10, at 3 p.m. rent Superintendent of Schools, Jim Yanc- at Galaxy West Lanes preceded by a short ey. business meeting at 2:30 p.m. and about 10 The next scheduled meeting will be held minutes of practice. on Friday, Aug. 10 in the Arbor Conference We are looking for some bowlers to re- Center, Suites E, F, and G. The meeting will place members who will not be bowling feature opposed Republican candidates for this year. We are a handicapped non-sanc- the Marion County Sheriff position va- tioned fun league and have a wide variety cated by current incumbent Ed Dean. The of men and women bowlers – averaging opposing Republican candidates for Sher- anywhere from 88 to 189. The only require- iff are Dan Kuhn and Chris Blair. A heated ment is to be a resident of On Top of the discussion is expected with the statewide World or Stone Creek. party primaries scheduled for Aug. 14. The If interested, please call me at 873-4327. candidates will express their opinions on issues as well as participating in a ques- tion and answer session with those in at- Western Stars tendance. Tickets remain on sale for the “Charlie Bowling Stone” picnic. The annual event will occur at this meeting featuring barbeque pulled pork and baked beans. The price of the ticket is $15, which includes regular sched- By Jimmy Johnson uled meeting speakers as well as indoor picnic venue. All regular meetings are scheduled for Another fun and highly competitive the second Friday of each month at the Ar- bowling season has come and gone for bor Conference Center, Suites E, F, and G. the Western Stars. A real highlight for the The meetings start at 7 p.m. and usually last season was a perfect game (300) bowled about an hour. by Joe Rosinski. Every bowler took home Please contact Fred Pulis at 854-9976 prize money and most were rewarded for with any questions. personal achievements during our bowling Photo by Armann Rohde banquet. Jerry Griffin, Al Bice, and Willis Griffin, arriving at the courts We are now recruiting, building new teams, and adding new members. All for a game of shuffleboard. neighborhoods are welcome. Anyone in- quenting the courts for over 10 years. terested in joining can come as an individ- Shuffleboard Al Bice is originally from Coleman, ual or bring a complete team. Ala., which is near Birmingham. After Al’s We plan to start the new season with a By Grace Rohde marriage in 1943, the next year he and his DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM league meeting on Thursday, Sept. 6, where wife, Ruth, moved to Detroit. They settled we will welcome new bowlers, elect new of- Save money on your car insurance; If you ever stop by the shuffleboard there, and for about 32 years Al worked as ficers, and discuss any changes to our cur- a bus driver, taking riders to various events, rent by-laws. courts, you may notice a turquoise Cadil- classes monthly. For information, lac golf cart drive up with three players, Al both locally and often to Canada. Regular bowling will begin on Thursday, After he retired, also in Detroit, for call Joe Briggs at 237-2971. Sept. 13, at 2:45 p.m. Bice, Willis and Jerry Griffin. The “Three Musketeers,” as fellow shuffleboard players about another nine years, he was head of have warmly regarded them, have been fre- maintenance at a private school, and then together, he and Ruth were in charge of a 103-unit apartment complex. It was not until around 1985 when they moved to Florida where they lived in various loca- tions. In 1991, they moved to On Top of the World and settled permanently. Jody Wilson Construction Inc. Al Bice has been a very active member of the Shuffleboard Club and has held sev- eral offices. He was the social chairperson and vice president, each for a year. He was Aluminum Contractor given a certificate of appreciation for his term of six years as president. • Screen Rooms • Soffitt and Fascia • Carports Willis Griffin hails from Kenosha, Wisc. where he worked as a tool and die maker, • Screen Doors • Seamless Gutters • Vinyl Siding first as an apprentice, and then worked • Pool Enclosures • Rescreeening • Concrete Slabs himself up to a project engineer. Willis moved to On Top of the World • Vinyl Windows • Garage Screen Doors in 1985. The garage in his home became a workshop, and his enjoyment was to work • Acrylic Windows • Room Additions on various projects for neighbors, just Free Estimates to help them out. Using his tools, he also helped four Hospice thrift stores set up, and he worked on projects for the Salvation Army. In 1995, Willis’ son, Jerry, came to live Established with him. Together, with Al Bice, the three 1986 of them became avid shuffleboard players. They all play on the Thursday morning league, Ten Pin on Thursday evenings, and summer league. Also, you will see them playing for fun four times a week. All of this playing was to their advantage in the Jack Huard Tournaments: in 1999, Willis won first place; in 2001, Al Bice was 622-4640 runner-up; in 2008, Jerry was runner-up; and in 2009, Jerry won first place. Now remember, when you go by the shuffleboard courts and you happen to see a turquoise Cadillac golf cart, look for three players on the shuffleboard court. These State Certified Residential Contractor • Lic. #CRC029272 • [email protected] players just may be Al, Willis, and Jerry en- joying a game of shuffleboard together.

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Alice · Megan · Debbie · Susan · Judy · Lisa LisaKay · Michele · Nancy · Suzie · Teresa August 2012 The World News 27 begin going over the songs. Model Concert I don’t yet know what the music is, but do know that it will be a few old favorites as Railroaders Chorus well as some new music. I personally guar- antee that the concert will be a fun show. Our featured singer today is Catherine By Jim Devine By Bill Shampine Lewis. Catherine is a true New Yorker as she was born in New York City. Her fam- ily moved around a lot, but she graduated Did you know that steam locomotives The Concert Chorus is getting ready to from college with a Bachelor of Science have names? Your grandkids could tell begin rehearsals for our Christmas concert degree. She then worked at The Bank of you all about Thomas the Tank Engine and scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 9. You won’t New York. Retiring in the Bronx in Janu- James the Big Red Engine, but I’m talking want to miss it, so get out your calendar ary 2008, it took her and her husband 13 about real trains. books and block out the time slot now! months to decide to join our modest com- In 1829, George Stephenson built “The We will begin rehearsing for that con- munity. We are so glad they chose On Top Rocket.” Although this was not the first cert at the Arbor Club on Aug. 21, at 9:30 of the World. steam locomotive built, it was the basis for a.m., our usual time and place. The return- Catherine gained her singing experi- all the engines that came after it. The Amer- ing members, and any new members who ence in school choruses, churches, and ican-built engine called “Tom Thumb” be- may be interested in joining us, should even singing in a gospel trio! She has a came famous for racing a horse. Although “come on down.” We will get our music lovely tenor voice, and is a strong addition the horse won (the engine broke down), at that time, and, since we don’t want the to that section of the Concert Chorus. Photo by Bill Shampine the “Tom Thumb” proved that steam loco- grass to grow under our feet, we also will Catherine Lewis motives were the future of transportation. Locomotives soon became classified by items lightly. Add the 1/2 cup of Mar- their wheel alignment in a 0-0-0 format. pes that I received at an Italian restaurant Favorite sala wine, flame. Add the four table- The middle number represents the number in New Hampshire that has stood the test spoons of chicken stock and one of driving wheels the engine has. The driv- of time. It is a type of recipe that has ingre- Recipes tablespoon of butter. Place one slice ing wheels are the large wheels that give the dients that I always enjoy. of the Prosciutto ham on each me- engines their get up and go. The first num- Dinner Club Ya Mamma Chicken Marsala dallion. Then place one slice of the ber is the number of pilot wheels. Serves 6 to 8 provolone cheese on top of the Pro- Early engines tended to jump off the By Luke Mullen 1-1/2 to 2 pounds of boneless, skin- sciutto. After the cheese has started tracks going around turns; so pilot wheels less chicken breasts sliced in half to melt, reduce the sauce and serve. were introduced to help guide the engine lengthwise (to make it thinner) Our club is currently looking for new through the curves. As engines got heavier The Favorite Recipes Dinner Club has and then slightly pounded and heavier, wheels were placed behind the suspended our regular monthly dinners couple members. Call Luke at 304-8104 for 2 tablespoons of butter more information. driving wheels to help carry the load. These for the months of June, July, August and 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive trailing wheels are the third number. September. This is because many members oil Since referring to locomotives by their head north for the summer as well as travel 1 chopped shallot wheel alignments got a bit unwieldy, each over the summer months. As such, I would 1 eight-ounce package of sliced class was given a nickname. My favorite like to give a brief description of our club mushrooms steam loco is called the Pacific (4-6-2). The and answer some questions I have been 1/2 cup of Marsala wine Pennsylvania Railroad employed many of asked by residents. Prosciutto ham (enough thin slices these engines. Since there is a Pacific, then The purpose of the club is for couple as there are individual sliced you can bet that there would be an Atlantic members to meet new people who share chicken pieces) (4-4-2). their enthusiasm for cooking various foods Imported provolone cheese (enough Some engines were built especially for and enjoy entertaining people in their thin slices as there are individual running over mountains, and their names home. The club also provides the ability for sliced chicken pieces) reflect that. We have the Berkshire (2-8-4) members to enjoy eating dinners at differ- 4 tablespoons of chicken stock and the Mountain (4-8-2). ent members’ homes. 2 cups of flour The Mikado (2-8-2) class got its name The club is not a gourmet dinner club. Lightly flour chicken medallions because the first engines of this type were The idea is for members to prepare their fa- and sauté in olive oil with one ta- built for the Japan Railways. During World vorite recipes. If a member wants to prepare blespoon of butter until chicken is War II, some American railroads renamed a favorite recipe that happens to be a gour- golden brown. Turn over chicken the Mikados the MacArthurs for obvious met type meal, they are always welcome to and add the chopped shallots and reasons. Some southern railroads with long do so. However, this does not mean that the sliced mushrooms. Sauté these memories refused to call the Northern (4- those hosting another meal should feel the 8-4) class of locomotives by that name, also need to “outdo” past meals. for obvious reasons. Almost everyone has a favorite recipe, When steam locomotives became chal- whether we prepare it ourselves or eat it at REMINDER lenged by diesels, massive engines using a restaurant. The club’s goal is for members two sets of driving wheels were introduced. to have fun, creating and sharing their fa- Dogs must be on a leash The most famous of these were the Chal- vorite recipe to make an enjoyable evening at all times. lenger (4-6-6-4) class, and the biggest of for all dinner participants. them all, the Big Boy (4-8-8-4). Gee, I Shown below is one of my favorite reci- wonder how they came up with that name. There seems to be no rhyme or reason as to who named the various classes. Some- times it was the builder, sometimes the railroad that first introduced the class, and sometimes a class was given a number of different names, and one of them eventu- ally gained acceptance. One odd fact. Diesels do not have the same fascination for us that steam engines did (and still do). They are not given names … they are simply referred to as an F7, or a GP40, or some other alphanumeric. Not very romantic is it? The On Top of the World Model Rail- roaders Club is always looking for new members, and you’re welcome to join us in our train room on the first floor of the Health & Recreation Building off the Fit- ness Center. We try to work on the layout Offer Expires 8/31/12 on Tuesday afternoons from 1 to 4 p.m. Our monthly meetings are held at 9 a.m. on the first Wednesday of every month in Meeting Room #3 of the Craft Building. RESIDENT ID CARDS 208-7600 Customer Service 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday Bring current ID or temp ID 28 The World News August 2012 Some newer cameras have wireless flash ShutterBugs capabilities. For small, compact, and point-and- Photography shoot cameras, you can also use this tech- nique by purchasing one of the little flashes designed to be triggered by your on-cam- By Doris Mauricio era flash. These flashes can be used with SLR’s but you will get better results with the accessory flash with cord. The ShutterBugs’ field trip for the month You do not have to get the flash far off- of July was to the Speedway Museum in camera for it to work well. Hold the flash Daytona Beach. This was educational, his- with one hand off to the side and point it at torical and an opportunity for great photos. your subject. This provides nice directional Members began with breakfast at The Pub, light with far more attractive shadows that and then car-pooled to Daytona for a fun you will get with the on-camera flash. day. In August, ShutterBugs members will be This technique can also be used out- visiting Don Garlits Museum of Drag Rac- doors in a shady area to provide the light ing and Antique Cars in Ocala. for a subject. The display at Master the Possibilities ShutterBugs of On Top of the World for the month of August will be photos warmly welcome new members. We meet taken by Daisy Rowell. Please check out the first three weeks of each month sharing Daisy’s photos plus the ShutterBugs photos and critiquing our photos. We have guest displayed at Freedom Library. They are up- speakers, classes and field trips. The annual dated monthly. membership fee is only $12. You can go on- This month’s photo tip comes from line to our website, www.otowspc.com. It is “Digital Photography Top 100 Simplified really user friendly. If you click “Activities,” Tips & Tricks” by Rob Sheppard on how you will find our lists for meetings, field to get your flash off-camera for directional trips and challenges. light. The ShutterBugs meet the first three The flash on your camera is very limit- Tuesdays of the month. The first meeting is ing. It tends to make flat light with harsh show and tell, the second meeting is pre- shadows behind your subject and can cre- sentations and the third week is for field ate red eyes. You can avoid these problems trips. Meetings take place at 3 p.m. in the by getting a flash that allows you to move it Arbor Conference Center, Suites B and C. off-camera. For more information about the Shutter- For SLR’s this means using an additional Bugs, please contact Sue Goldberg at pho- accessory flash with an extension cable. [email protected].

Photo by Ron Broman Top wild or red columbine is endangered in Florida. It likes calcareous woods, which means Native it favors limey soil (dirt). The place we had the last one was acidic; guess that really Plant Group hurt. We have a new one now and have put it out back with some rocks protruding out. We hope it likes the placement. By Ron Broman The light green basal leaves are ternate (three leaves like clover). The leaflets are short, finger-like, light greenish-grey when What are you doing in our area, Aqui- you turn them over. The pendent flow- legia canadensis? Your name implies you ers are pollenated by hummingbirds. The favor places farther north than Ocala. spurs (that’s where the nectar is) are just the My resource states you’re only known length to fill the bill. in Florida in the western counties (Wash- Although it is endangered in Florida, it ington, Jackson, and Liberty). But then you can be grown as an ornamental as far south keep appearing in our yard. How can that as Orlando, or so “they” tell us. And maybe be? farther south because another name is Aq- I love Columbines. Yes, it’s true. I admit uilegia australis! it’s true. I’m from Colorado where the Col- Stay tuned and keep aware, because our umbine is Rocky Mountain blue. Nostalgia water level’s higher, which means the Long- is one reason; but there really is another. leaf Pine trail area might be okay for a con- Aquilegia canadensis is the only one that’s trolled burn (much needed fire). even slightly southern. Our first Native Plant Group meeting A few years ago, we found a Columbine, will be the second Wednesday in October planted it out front beside the oak, and it at 1 p.m. at the Arbor Conference Center, Photo by ShutterBug Doris Mauricio seemed fine. But other stuff encroached Suite H. Guda and/or Dave Taylor will be African Iris in the front of the Arbor Conference Center. and it just faded right away. our guest speaker. It’s great to grow native! August 2012 The World News 29 Artistic Sewing Crafts & Gifts Bees

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“Summertime and the livin’ is easy.” Although the heat has the Bees pant- We’ve heard that line from an old ing and flapping their wings, the group is song many times. It is so true. still creating beautiful quilts, pillowcases, Some of us have taken that free time for stuffed animals and tote bags. Our mission trips or visits with family or friends and is to provide some comfort for the abused, now it will be good to see our friends abandoned, and neglected children of Mar- again and hear about their vacation experi- ion County. ences. If you no longer sew and have cotton We look forward to September when we material, fiberfill or thread clogging your will set up our tables to display our beauti- closets, perhaps you would like to donate ful handcrafted items for your pleasure and those items to the Sewing Bees. selection. We meet at the hive in the Art Room, We will be in the Health & Recreation every Thursday, from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Stop Ballroom every Tuesday starting Sept. 4, in and give us a try! You’ll feel great know- from 9 a.m. to noon as we have done for so ing you are helping the children. many years in the past. For information or donations, call If you are a crafter and would like to join Marcy Askenase at 854-1181. The children us, please call Rene Beck for details. thank you!

several agencies including the Alpha Cen- Sunshine ter, domestic violence, Guardian ad Litem, homeless students, Kimberly’s Cottage, pe- Drawing by Anne Merrick Quilters diatrics at Munroe Regional Medical Cen- An American crow. ter, and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. It is very gratifying to deliver really darling crow fairly easy although there are several By Jan Johnson quilts to grateful recipient agencies. In the Birders’ different types of crows each with its dis- process of creating the quilts, we expand Beat tinctive characteristics. our quilting talents and our friendships. Studies of these intelligent birds have The jar quilt is in progress. Picture glass We always welcome contributions of shown that they can count, solve puzzles, jars in a bookcase; contents vary. Here is batting and cotton fabric. learn symbols and retain information. They the fun part – to pick the fabric contents Come join us! We love new members By Anne Merrick have been seen playing with objects in a of the jars, as oriented to the interest of and you may call Lana at (903) 407-5116 fashion, which is unmistakable as anything children. So there are frogs, dogs and dog with questions. else. bones, flowers, fruit, money ($1 million The club meets Tuesdays in the art stu- Caw, caw is the cry we hear the most They are monogamous, solitary nest- bills), baseballs, basketballs, ducks, fish, dio of the Craft Building, at about 10 a.m. from this magnificent bird so common to ers but often have helpers that are known toys, bugs, butterflies, etc. Lana’s jars will except for the first Tuesday of the month our everyday life. I listen to their calls and to sneak a quick interaction when the pri- have holiday mice. We know the children when there is a business meeting at 1 p.m. have heard many different ones. Some- mary male isn’t looking. Incubation is 18 will enjoy the jar quilts as much as we enjoy It is amazing to see the variety of members times I think I know what they might be days by both sexes and young stay in the making them. who come together to create, learn and saying but it’s probably not true. nest for 28 to 35 days. They are brooded by Our charity quilts are distributed to help. There is a sort of love/hate relationship the female but fed by both sexes and extra existing between us. They are loud and birds. They are gregarious and omnivorous messy when they congregate to roost but as and appropriately called a gang when they individuals are quite impressive. The glossy congregate in numbers up to 200,000. black plumage, shining violet in the sun, If you have any interesting bird stories and the strutting walk as well as the grand to tell, call me at 732-0706. size makes identification of the American

She generously prepared most elements of Rubber Stamp two cards with a flower theme. One was composed of tulips and one featured dai- Greeting sies. We thank Gail for her efforts that cre- Cards ated such beautiful cards. Our group encompasses inexperienced By Linda Lohr crafters as well as those with quite a bit of experience. We all share our ideas and take turns being a monthly presenter. Although attendance is lower than usu- If you think you might be interested in al, the group is still meeting and creating. learning to make your own cards. Please Gail Briggs was our July presenter. call Kathy Hoeffer at 237-6439. We look forward to meeting new friends! 30 The World News August 2012 The Hawaiian Experience (Part 2 of 2) By Bob Woods World News Writer In continuation from last month, the tiful outrigger canoe. Hawaiian experience ended when Royal Hulihe’e Palace was constructed for the Caribbean’s Radiance of the Seas departed second governor of the island of Hawaii, Lahaina, Maui and headed towards Kailua- John Adams Kuakini. The home was com- Kona, Hawaii. pleted in 1838; one year after King Kuakini There are five volcanoes, which make up built the Moku’aikaua Church, which was the entire island. Mauna Kea is the largest the first stone church on the island of Ha- volcano in America standing 13,796-feet waii. The palace was reportedly built by above sea level and is the tallest mountain foreign seamen utilizing native lava rock in the world. However, much of the moun- with coral lime mortar along with beautiful tain is below sea level; when measured hand-carved koa and ‘ohi’a wood furniture from its oceanic base, Mauna Kea stands at inside. more than 33,500-feet, significantly taller Departing Kailua-Kona, most on the than the elevation of Mount Everest above ship were waiting, with much anticipation, sea level. to see the molten lava from the active vol- The most famous mountain on Hawaii cano of Mount Kilauea. Around midnight, is Mount Kilauea, which is the only active hundreds of passengers could be seen on volcano in the United States. deck to watch the molten lava flow. The Radiance slowly approached the Those who have witnessed this in the port city of Kailua-Kona. This port of call past said that red-hot lava could be seen would be a tendering port. There were spurring into the air as it raced from the many shore excursions offered in Kailua- volcano to the sea. The volcano was pretty Kona and most of those in our group de- calm as we passed. There were a few spots cided just to tour the town itself. of red fiery lava but not something that Those heading out of town on tours even the camera could pick up. opted to visit some of the most popular at- The ship continued its course heading tractions at this port: the Painted Church, for the port of Hilo, which is the largest Pu’uhonua o Honaunau National Histori- town on the island of Hawaii. Most of the cal Park (City of Refuge) and the Royal gang took one or two tours that would take Kona Coffee plantation. them to the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Photo by Bob Woods The Painted Church is a Catholic church originally constructed in 1841 but rebuilt in On the way to the National Park, we Rainbow Falls in Hilo, Hawaii. 1899. The City of Refuge is a historical park drove through old town Hilo. Our driver/ where, up until the early 19th century, Ha- guide on the coach described everything waiians who broke one of the ancient laws we wanted to know. In 1946, a tsunami could avoid certain death by fleeing to this flooded Hilo caused by a 7.8 magnitude place of refuge. The Royal Kona Coffee was earthquake near the Aleutian Islands and a great place to visit and drink great coffee. then it happened again in May 1960 when One couple enjoyed the Big Island Spec- a 9.5 quake located off the coast of Chile tacular excursion, which was a helicopter hit Hilo with another tsunami. A large park ride over Big Island that took almost two honoring those who lost their lives in these hours. The couple witnessed an awesome two tsunamis was constructed where all the spectacle of Madame Pele’s lava and volca- home and businesses were once located. nic badlands, flying over black-sand beach- Our next stop was Rainbow Falls, named es and towering sea cliffs. from when the sun shines on the falls, of- Other sites visited by folks were Ahu’ena ten a rainbow will appear. Since Hilo is the Heiau, King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach wettest city in the United States and one of Hotel and Hulihe’e Palace. the wettest in the world, our driver stated Ahu’ena Heiau is where the first king that the rainbow appears around five times of Hawaii landed. This location had an old a year. The falls are 80-feet high and just reconstructed grass hut and docking area behind the falls is a lava tube or cave and (constructed out of lava rock). Not far from believed to be the mythological home to this site was the King Kamehameha’s Kona Hina, an ancient Hawaiian goddess. Beach Hotel. In this beautiful hotel’s lobby A lava tube is formed when molten lava were many pictures and artifacts of Hawaii flows downhill making a trench on the and the Kona area, which included a beau- Continued on page 31  August 2012 The World News 31  Continued from page 30 sides and the top of the flow starts to cool forming a roof, so to speak, and when the flow finally stops from its source, the re- maining lava in the flow drains from under the hardened rock forming a tube. There are many tubes on the island and many have not yet been discovered. Our next stop on the excursion was at the Akatsuka Orchid Gardens where countless types of orchids were on display and for sale. There was one orchid on dis- play valued at $20,000. The gardens have been in business for over 30 years and are a prominent grower and retailer of Cattleya orchids. Departing the orchid gardens, we pro- ceeded towards the Hawaii Volcanoes Na- tional Park. The driver explained the differ- ent climate changes on the mountain and on Hawaii itself. There is just about every different climate on the mountain from lush green rain forests to desert-type areas and everything in between. The driver continued to explain every- thing we were viewing along the way un- til we reached the Jagger Museum. This is a volcanology museum and has all the paraphernalia used to test and monitor this volcano. The museum overlooks the actual crater of Kilauea. Steam rises in a large cloud from the crater. We were lucky the day we visited as winds blew the cloud away from us. Generally, there is a strong smell of sulfur at the crater area as well. The crater itself was roped off but was still a Photo by Bob Woods great place to take photos. Seattle, Wash. by night. Kilauea is an active volcano and has erupted lava almost continuously from its east rift since 1983. This volcano’s lava has added 500 acres of new land to the south- ern shore of Hawaii. Earth tremors in this area are common. The next stop in the park was the Thur- ston Lava Tube, which is believed to be 500 years old. Those wishing to descend down the stairs to the tube itself walked down the winding, steep path to the tube’s entrance. The entrance was large enough to drive a motor coach through but in the middle the ceiling became lower. Once through the tube, it was easier to get back to the motor coach. Next on the agenda was to walk on a lava flow. Our driver/guide took us to a se- cluded area where we could see where the lava flowed across a road closing it. The lava flow had to be at least 20-feet high at this location. We had a chance to actually walk on the flow; lava rock is very porous. Also at this location was a long fusion that is growing each year. Eventually, this part of Hawaii will break off and fall into the sea. Departing the National Park, we head- ed back to the ship. Radiance departed Hilo right on time heading for Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada where the ship would open its season providing Alaskan cruises. The cruise from Hilo took five days, six nights. During this time, we enjoyed the amenities and shows available on the ship. Vancouver was a beautiful sight as the ship went under the bridge just before the harbor and the pier. The group had trans- portation arranged taking us to Seattle for a two-night stay. Arriving in Seattle, the shuttle dropped us off right in front of our hotel, which was located one block away from one of the city’s most famous landmarks and tourist attractions—the Space Needle. Most of the group ventured out the next day to the Space Needle for a trip to the top. At the top, we were able to view the city and distant snow-capped mountains. The Needle was constructed in 1962 for the World’s Fair and is 605 feet at its highest point but the observation deck is 520 feet high. The elevators take 43 seconds to reach the observation deck traveling at 10 miles per hour. From the Space Needle, most took the local tram, also built for the World’s Fair, to downtown Seattle and then a three-block walk to the famous Pike’s Market. The mar- ket offered beautiful displays of flowers, fruit, vegetables, and, of course, fresh fish. The cameras were clicking away at one of the fish stalls; the one that throws fish over the heads of customers to the waiting man in the weighing station and then it is tossed back to the floor clerk. It was something to see as this procedure has been shown on television many times and is the hottest tourist destination in Seattle. You could tell that statement was true with the crowds at the market. The next morning it was time to depart Seattle and head home. Those who have visited the four Hawaiian Island locations and Seattle in the past know exactly what I am talking about–it was a great experience!

Photo by Bob Woods Kilauea’s volcano. 32 The World News August 2012 Hoofin’ It for Hospice Visually Impaired Mah Jongg By Bob Woods By Lee Wagner World News Writer The last meeting of the Visually Im- Hoofin’ It for Hospice will take place In past years, Ruth Goldstine has head- paired Support Group was in May, at which By Mary Ehle Saturday, Oct. 27, at 8 a.m. from the lower ed up this annual event. Karen Benson has time 25 of us joined together to have our level of the Health & Recreation Building agreed to take over the responsibility of annual spring luncheon served at The Pub. (rain or shine). This approximately two- chairing this fundraiser event where resi- It was a good time and we were looking for- The tournament will be Saturday, Oct. 6. mile walk will benefit Hospice of Marion dents can show their support. ward to our various summer vacations. The deadline to sign up is Friday, Sept. 14. County and all monies collected will go to Additional information will be in future Here we are already half way through Do not wait to sign up! the Legacy House. issues of the World News. Contact Karen the summer and we are looking forward I am excited about the new changes and This is the 12th year of this annual walk. at 304-8658 or mail donations to Karen to the next season, which begins on Tues- hope that you will be too. I hope that some- It is only fitting to make this fundraiser at 8703-D SW 93rd Lane, Ocala, Florida day, Sept. 11. We will meet as usual at the one will win the big bonus hand this time. during the current year 2012. It will be re- 34481. Get your walking shoes ready. Arbor Conference Center, Suite H, at 1:30 We have had that prize since 2001. Come ferred to as Ruth Goldstine’s 12th Annual p.m. Hope to see you there! on and try to get it. Hoofin’ It for Hospice. If you have any questions, call Lee Wag- You really need to register now so that I ner at 237-4843 or Liz Ettel at 237-4721. can get everything in order. I want most of ery week I listened to “The Hit Parade” to all, for everyone to have a great day of fun. Karaoke find out what songs were the most popu- That is always my first order of business. Friends lar. I sang them so much that I knew all Theatre Several people have been practicing the the words by heart! Everyone bought the Group big money hand. Congratulations to them records and we played them over and over. but remember … you must pick it yourself We would then go to the YMCA dances. to win the jackpot. By Vivian Brown Us girls would hope a fellow would ask us There are currently no Mah Jongg class- to dance. Someone always did. By Anne Merrick es. Maybe we will start a class in mid-Octo- Music and dancing were our most pop- ber. If you have any interest, please call me ular entertainment, and even now with our at 873-7507. Jokers to you all. While I was recently cleaning house Karaoke Friends, it’s the joy and pleasure with the radio on, I found myself singing In order to maintain authenticity for the of singing that keeps us coming back time and dancing to the music, and I do this fre- skits about the TV shows we have chosen and time again, because it makes us feel so quently. Maybe it’s because I enjoy music to be commemorated or spoofed in our Bloodmobile good! and it makes me feel so happy. fall show, we have been watching many of So come join us on the first and third As a teenager, we only had radio, so ev- them on YouTube. We are writing scripts Monday, from 6 to 9 p.m. I guarantee you’ll that tie these together with a humorous be hooked on it. thread throughout. We expect to have you Our theme for each get together seems laughing. By Sara Sommer REMINDER to be working very well. A special thanks to The auditions have been held and re- Please put trash in Charlie for his great music that makes us all hearsals will begin after the middle of Au- sound so good. gust. Until next time, God bless and keep The Big Red Bus is coming again on compactor. There are a large variety of songs and Monday, Aug. 6, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 on singing. Any questions, call me at 291- skits in the show that are short and simple, 0246. p.m., at the Health & Recreation parking so most performers can look forward to lot. minimal memorization. This, combined With Fourth of July over, Labor Day with the talent of the cast, should ensure approaching, and all the rains in June, the minimal rehearsal time. blood supply for Marion County is very Marilyn Bettinger is the director. Dick low. We need everyone who can to give the Phillips is music director. Jim Merrick is gift of life. The incentive will be a free Fan- stage manager and Anne Merrick is in dango movie ticket. If you gave in June and charge of set design and props. Sherman now again in August, you can take your Hutchings will be in charge of set construc- special someone to the movies for free! tion. Joe and Cathy Fanelli will coordinate Here are those who donated in June: the sound in conjunction with the On Top Fay Breyfogle, Connie Caccioppo, Kay of the World sound crew. We are still in Chandler, Robert Cura, Carol Deahl, Ma- need of someone to oversee the costumes. ria Fried, John Hegarty, Gary Holmes, Car- If you know of anyone who would like olyn Jackson, John Johnson, Judith Kane, to be a part of this group, have them give Lila King, Penny Krzeminski, Elizabeth Anne Merrick a call at 732-0706 or Marilyn Kyle, Edward LaLonde, Stan Magen, Jean- Bettinger at 390-3889. nie Maire, Tom McHaffie, Roger McKay, Ronald Miller, William Mitchell, Norman Motsenbocker, Luke Mullen, Joan Rappa, Arthur Schneider, John Searls, Sara Som- mer, Harold Stanley, Dianne Wilder, and John Wilson. 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Most contractors are li- update. censed through the Department of Busi- Sheriff’s Office Firstly, it is important to note that Mar- ness and Professional Regulation in Talla- ion County is one of the safest counties in hassee and are reputable business people. the state. Violent crime is down 28% since However, those who prey on seniors are Update 2006 and the overall crime rate is the sec- particularly deceitful. By Dan Kuhn ond best in the state for large counties. For- The Marion County Sheriff’s Office tunately, most retirees are not likely to be investigates all reports of alleged frauds, Special to the World News a victim of a violent crime, especially with scams, and theft vigorously. In fact, most During my July class at Master the Pos- garding crimes against seniors. The gentle- the added protection of living in a gated crime reported to the Sheriff’s office is sibilities, an On Top of the World resident man asked, “What does the Sheriff’s office community like On Top of the World. This solved, with the highest rate of closure in asked me a very important question re- do to protect retirees?” This is an important is not to say that retirees cannot be victim- the state for large counties. ized by deceitful people through various The Sheriff’s office not only reacts to scams. reported crime, but we take a proactive One homeowner shared with me that approach as well. For example, an under- an air conditioning technician came to her cover operation was conducted to identify house for a routine maintenance checkup and bring to justice unlicensed individuals and sold her a complete new unit. The tech- attempting work required by licensed con- nician was much larger than her and she tractors. We spend time to educated and felt intimidated into purchasing a new unit. inform the citizens, as well. Fortunately, she canceled the purchase after For instance, training through the Mas- the technician left. ter the Possibilities courses, brochures, It’s Occasionally, we hear stories where the Your Sheriff’s Office program, and articles homeowner is pressured into a high dol- such as this are designed to inform and lar purchase for an unnecessary product. protect. These kinds of incidents skirt the boundary There are many government organiza- of what is legal and illegal. They can also be tions that work together with retirees and very difficult to prosecute. law enforcement to ensure our seasoned Fraudsters are using increasingly so- American’s remain safe and victimless. phisticated methods in an attempt to de- Should you suspect being a victim of a fraud citizens. For instance, technology fraud, you may contact the Sheriff’s office exists that will display any desired infor- for an investigation. We will pursue your mation on your caller ID, including where case with the various organizations and di- you bank. You may receive seemingly offi- rect you to a specific organization for your cial phone calls or even e-mails from your situation for additional assistance. bank, credit card, or package delivery ser- Remember, if it seems too good to be vices. The best way to protect yourself un- true, it probably is. It is far better to ask der these circumstances is to never reveal before you act, as well. Feel free to call the any personal identification to anyone un- Sheriff’s office, if you have a question or less you initiated the phone call. concern, prior to making any final deci- Fraudulent contractors may attempt to sion. convince you to pay for work or products Dan Kuhn is Undersheriff at the Marion that are not necessary. They may even ask County Sheriff’s Office. for you to pay for the service before the Photo by Ray Cech Rabbits enjoying the “birdfeeder.” Morning Visitors By Ray Cech World News Writer Like clockwork, as if the breakfast bell But thinking that birdseed is probably were just sounded, these two guys (or girls) not the best rabbit diet, we put out some show up for the first seating. carrots; nope, they stayed with the seed. We had originally put out this low-to- So how about some cabbage (Brer Rab- the-ground feeder for the morning doves, bit in the Cabbage Patch)? Nope! We then that aren’t fond of swinging on the hang- went with lettuce … bingo! So, now our ing bird feeder. But then one morning we breakfast friends, of all ages and sizes, hop looked out and saw a very tiny rabbit sit- off their day with a healthy diet of lettuce, ting in the feeder chowing down on the some bean sprouts and, just a bit of bird- birdseed. He must have been the food seed. taster, because after that, and just about ev- And, we never get tired of watching ery morning now, there are at least two and them. sometimes four rabbits enjoying a hearty breakfast. 34 The World News August 2012 Club Cards & Games

July 4 Tuesday Afternoon 1: Phyllis Bressler (4740); 2: Helen O’Brien; Bridge 3: Phyllis Silverman; Cons: Sonny Crown. Euchre By Agnes LaSala

Monday Afternoon June 12 Thursday Afternoon Friday Night 1: Mazie Millward & Millie Farrell; 2: Phyllis By Shirley Stolly & Carol Johnson Silverman & Alice McDaniel; 3: Bernie By Alice McDaniel By Joe Askenase Kelly & Phyllis Zwick. June 11 June 19 June 7 June 15 1 (tie): Carol Johnson & Phyllis Silverman; 1: Mazie Millward & Millie Farrell; 2: Phyllis 1: Phyllis Silverman; 2: Shirley Ebert; 3: Three Handed Game 2: Caryl Rosenberger & Jayne Kaske. Silverman & Alice McDaniel. Marge Starrett. 1: Virgil Taylor; 2: Vi Horton; 3: Lynn Hoelzer. June 18 June 26 June 14 Four Handed Game 1: Mary Carol Geck & Ida Rosendahl; 2: 1: Mazie Millward & Millie Farrell; 2: Shirley 1: Cleona Redman; 2: Shirley Ebert; 3: Mazie 1: Shirley Coe; 2: Jeff Hoelzer; 3: Maria Marjorie & Bruce Benton; 3: Joan Lord & Stolly & Betty Morris; 3: Florence & Norbert Millward. France. Eleanor Giardina. Heckler. June 21 June 22 June 25 1: Marge Starrett; 2: Shirley Ebert; 3: Cleona Three Handed Game 1: Fran Griswold & Betty Morris; 2: Caryl Tuesday Night Dup Redman & Carl Woodbury. 1: Virgil Taylor; 2: Vi Horton & Gordon Rosenberger; 3: Esther Lang & June 28 Four Handed Game Jayne Kaske. By Marjorie Benton 1: Phyllis Zwick; 2: Mazie Millward; 3: Ed 1: Marcy Askenase; 2: Shirley Coe; 3: July 2 Mathena. Annette Taylor; 4: Maria France. 1: Betty Morris & Fran Griswold; 2: Eleanor June 5 June 29 Giardina & Joan Lord; 3: Gordon & Caryl 1: Caryl Rosenberger & Ida Rosendahl; 2: Four Handed Game Rosenberger. Jayne Kaske & Dan Lack; 3: Doris Keathley Thursday Night 1: Jeff Hoelzer; 2: Marcy Askenase; 3: July 9 & Mary Carol Geck; 4: Rita Smyth & Rose Shirley Coe; 4: Virgil Taylor; 5: Maria France. 1: Jean Kaske & Esther Lang; 2: Joyce O’Rourke; 5: Bruce & Marjorie Benton. By Ida Rosendahl July 6 Walchak & Marge Starrett; 3: Caryl & June 12 Six Handed Game Gordon Rosenberger. 1: Doris Keathley & Mary Carol Geck; 2: June 7 1: Shirley Coe; 2 (tie): Virgil Taylor & Marcy Caryl Rosenberger & Ida Rosendahl; 3: 1: Joan Sigafoos; 2: Fran Griswold; 3: Ida Askenase; 3: Annette Taylor; 4: Maria Bruce & Marjorie Benton; 4: Bill & Ida Rosendahl; 4: Janet Becker. France. Monday Night Carlson. June 14 June 19 1: Ida Rosendahl; 2: Dick Griswold; 3: By Kathie & Art Dushary 1: Bruce & Marjorie Benton; 2/3 (tie): Doris Eleanor Giardina; 4: Erwin Fluss. Keathley & Mary Carol Geck and Rita Smith June 21 Most of our players are intermediate lev- & Rose O’Rourke; 4: Art & Kathie Dushary. 1: Jan Moon; 2: Ida Rosendahl; 3: Fran Pinochle el and mature beginners. You do not need June 26 Griswold; 4: Dick Griswold. to sign up ahead of time or have a partner. 1: Caryl Rosenberger & Ida Rosendahl; June 28 Just come to the Card Room by 6:20 p.m. 2/3 (tie): Ron & Jan Fulton and Bill & Ida 1: Carl Woodbury; 2: Ida Rosendahl; 3: Keith Tuesday Night as we start at 6:30 p.m. We usually have six Carlson. Briggs; 4: Shirley Stolly. to eight tables. By Alberta Sarris June 4 Arrive at 5:45 p.m.; start at 6 p.m. For 1: Peggy Borro; 2: Ray Wilson; 3: Susan Wednesday Afternoon information, call 237-4005. Einis; 4: Walter Hickenlooper; 5: Gail Tirpak. Cribbage June 5 June 11 By Fran Griswold Single Deck Winners 1: Judy Wagnitz; 2: Walter Hickenlooper; 1: George Dertinger; 2: Whitney Frye; 3: Lois 3: Fran Griswold; 4: Mary Walker; 5: Agnes A special thank you to Ed Mathena for Rider. Weber. Friday Night helping move a heavy table we used as we Double/Triple Deck Winners enjoyed our luncheon earlier this month. June 18 By Rose Marie Postin Tables 1: Vi Horton, Sue Kelly, & Alberta The weather outside is hot but inside but 1: Bob Durst; 2: Carl Woodbury; 3: Phil Sarris; 2: Jim Hein & Ilse Kersey. DeVito; 4: Cindy Brown; 5: Fran Griswold. the card room is very cool as we give a June 1 June 12 June 25 warm welcome to our newest player: Sonny 1: Mary Ehle; 2; RoseMarie Postin; 3: Craig Single Deck Winners 1: Shirley Stolly; 2: Susan Einis; 3: Peggy Crown. Ehle; Cons: Norma Yonke. 1: Andy Mark; 2: George Dertinger; 3: Lois Borro; 4: Myra Butler; 5: Millie Ferrell. June 13 1: Millie Ferrell (4450); 2: Agnes Weber; 3: June 8 Rider. Phyllis Silverman; Cons: Gloria Richards. 1: Norma Yonke; 2: Poppy Kalen; 3: Craig Double/Triple Deck Winners June 20 Ehle; Cons: Lee Topf. Tables 1: Ilse Kersey; 2: Virgil Taylor & 1: Gloria Richards (4530); 2: Bonnie Heinlein; June 15 Norma Yonke. 3: Mrs. Smith; Cons: Serene Rossi. 1: Jerry Schrum; 2: RoseMarie Postin; 3: June 19 June 27 Mary Ehle; Cons: Craig Ehle. 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Get secure home and auto coverages together, under one policy. Fero & Sons Insurance (352) 351-3111 Friendship Center at On Top of the World • 8441 SW SR 200, Suite 117 • Ocala, FL 34481 August 2012 The World News 35 Latinos y Mas restaurant was the scene Manor. One couple from our club will be R/C of our July monthly luncheon. Our gra- New England attending a wedding reception at this gor- cious Ladybird Naomi Berman hosted this. geous mansion! Ladybirds The food was “hot” (not meaning spicy!). Club Most mansions are open to the public; Thank you Naomi for the day out. tour tickets are quite affordable. Rhode Is- Ladybirds remember to get ready for land is a wonderful state with lots to see By Liz Cruce the Rags to Riches sale on Oct. 12. If you By Peg Corkum and do. The T.F. Green Airport is a great have gently used items or new items you connector when flying to New England. just don’t need, think about the wonder- The major attractions in the adjacent The On Top of the World Ladybirds ful cause this money goes toward. Contact Newport, R.I. is known for jazz festivals state, Connecticut, are two Las Vegas type hosted a Fourth of July potluck. The food Cathy Fanelli who is our chairwoman of the and sailing races. But, I believe the number casinos, Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun. In was so delicious and the time had by all sale and she will gladly advise you where to one attractions are the fabulous mansions. addition to the slots, tables, bingo, etc., who attended was so refreshing for the drop off items. Clean out those cupboards, Built in the early 1900s as summer homes there are lovely hotel accommodations, res- middle of summer. Hedy Schamal had us closets and I’ll try to sneak some things out for the rich and famous, one of the largest taurants, shops and stage shows. One club all in stitches with the Jeopardy game we of our new airplane factory when my flyer and best known is “The Breakers.” It is a member is anxiously looking forward to played. Some of the Ladybirds later at- isn’t looking. 70-room Italian style palazzo built by one spending time there this summer. tended the Patriotic Celebration at The We want to remind the Ladybirds that of the Vanderbilts. (There is more than one Other “don’t miss” places in Connecti- Town Square where we were dazzled by the our anniversary is coming up in February Vanderbilt mansion in Newport.) cut are the seaside village of Mystic Seaport fireworks. One Ladybird reported that the and we still need input as to how we want Back in the 60s, if you saw the movie, and the Submarine Force Museum in New fireworks display was better than some she to celebrate. “The Great Gatsby” – filmed in New- London, where you can submerge yourself saw in New York. That does say something This Ladybird is headed for the sky port – you saw Mia Farrow walking in nautical history. for On Top of the World Communities. looking for news. down the spectacular staircase at Rosecliff

Street. The checks should be made out to bingo within 49 numbers. Women of WOW (Women of the World). Member- Bingo As long as there are no winners, the ship is a wonderful bargain, and through prize goes up $10 each week and the ball the World the generosity of our members many local count goes up, to a maximum of 58. charities are served. So come on up, there are plenty of seats. All On Top of the World women are If you intend to eat at The Pub before bingo, By Sharon Tarolli welcome to Women of the World. Whether By Mort Meretsky remember The Pub stops serving at 5:30 you’re a long-time member, or you’ve tried p.m. and closes at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays. us in the past, or you’ve never been to a The Wednesday special is liver and onions Another Florida summer is upon us— meeting, you are most welcome to join us. As the summer rolls on, we’re still hav- and all summer they have root beer floats with the inherent beauty we are privileged One of our special goals this year is to in- ing nice crowds at bingo. Too many people for only 99-cents. to enjoy every year; rain or sunshine, how crease efforts to make everyone feel even think that we shut down in the summer but If you have any questions, call me at very fortunate we are. more welcome and valued. President Car- that’s just not true. 237-5112. While Women of the World does not ol Emrick reminded me that we will have For any newbies, residents and their See y’all on Wednesday nights. have general meetings over the summer, people in place to welcome you. overnight guests play bingo every Wednes- our officers, board members and com- To qualify for membership, you have to day evening in the Health & Recreation mittee chairs have met with some exciting be a resident, and would like to be included Ballroom. Cards are only $1 each; four or CAR DECALS ideas for the upcoming year. with other nice and friendly women. We’ve five cards are plenty. We stop selling cards Our general meetings are at the Health been given many blessings in our commu- at 6 p.m. and the games start about 6:05 & Recreation Ballroom on the first Friday nity and our country, and we love sharing p.m. We play 20 games. of the month (Sept. 7 is our first meeting) at them with each other in Women of the The tenth game is a coverall minus one Customer Service 1 p.m., but most of us arrive around 12:15- World. Come learn more about us, whether anywhere on the card for $75 and the final 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday 12:30 p.m. for yummy light refreshments you bring a friend or come alone. game is a progressive coverall. It starts out and to collect an assortment of smiles, As Nancy Grabowki said it best, “There’s for $100 for a bingo within 51 numbers Bring your car, resident ID card, greetings and hugs. The business meeting always room for you with Women of the and if there is no winner, the prize is $75. auto registration and $7. begins promptly at 1 p.m. and we have a World.” See you on Sept. 7! The following week, the prize is $110 for a speaker or entertainer(s) each month, as well as a collection of items for our month- ly charity. Brother’s Keeper is our September proj- ect, and they would appreciate the follow- ing non-perishable food items for their soup kitchen: canned beans, vegetables, tomatoes, spaghetti sauce, tuna fish, pea- nut butter, jelly, macaroni, spaghetti, relish, and condiments. The charity schedule for the rest of the year will be available at the September meeting. A reminder that as you are cleaning out your closets, drawers and garages this sum- mer, please don’t forget that Lois Nix will be coordinating our Rags to Riches partici- pation and seeking your gently used and new items. This is one of our many activi- ties, which help support our community charitable endeavors. Dues ($8) paid over the summer (which will avoid long lines in September) may be sent to Barbara Enos at 8711-D SW 92nd

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Club WD ACOP Arbor Outdoor Pool HRF Health & Recreation Noon Lap Swimming ACIP 9:00 Woodworking WW Art Art Studio Fitness Center Mah Jongg CC:A Ceramics (until 2 p.m.) Art AMFW AMF Galaxy West Lanes HRP Health & Recreation Pool Aerobics ICC Ladies Billiards PLR BCT Bocce Courts ICC Indigo East 12:30 Sewing Bees Art Tai Chi ACF BO Bank of the Ozarks Community Center Bridge CR 9:30 Shuffleboard CC Arbor Conference Center MGC Miniature Golf Course 1:00 Badminton RCT (Sept.–April) HRCT CCC Candler Hills MR2 Meeting Room 2 Ballet Club ACF 10:00 Tennis Doubles HRCT Community Center MR3 Meeting Room 3 Table Tennis CC:D Ladies Billiards PLR CCR Candler Hills Card Room PAV Pavilion 2:00 Swingin’ Sisters HRB 10:30 Water Walk ACIP CLC Computer Learning Center PL Health & Recreation 2:30 The New Pretenders ICC 11:00 Golf Group PAV CSCC Circle Square Parking Lot 5:30 Card Game CC:B 11:30 Lap Swimming ACIP Cultural Center PLR Poolroom 6:00 Men’s Poker MR3 Noon Mah Jongg CC:A CR Card Room RCT Raquetball Courts Poker Night CCC 12:30 Bridge CR FF Flying Field SBF Softball Field 6:15 Mah Jongg CCR Aqua Belles ACIP GC Golf Course WD Winn-Dixie 6:30 Bridge CR 12:45 Line Dance (Sept.–Dec.) AC HR Health & Recreation WW Wood Shop 7:00 Cards ICC 1:00 Newcomers Line Dance AC Building Mixed Poker CC:H Intermediate Line Dance Circle Squares CC:E,F (Sept.–Dec.) HRB Card/Game Club CC:G Dominoes CC:H To make changes, call the Activities Office at 854-8707, Ext. 7530 or 7533 1:30 Line Dance ICC (Nov.-April) GC First Thursday 2:00 Happy Hookers Art Third Tuesday 9:00 Computer Club CC:B,C Rummicube CC:E,F 1:00 Rubber Stamp Greeting Hand & Foot Canasta CR 10:00 Sunshine Quilters Art Line Dance (July–Sept.) HRB Cards CC:G Tai Chi ACF 2:00 Candler Connection CCC 2:30 Level II Line Dance HRB 5:00 Southern Club HRB Woodworking WW 5:00 Caribbean Club ICC 3:00 Line Dance (Sept.–Dec.) HRB Horseshoe League HRCT 4:30 Level I Line Dance Arts & Crafts HRB Third Thursday (Sept.–Dec.) HRB Fourth Tuesday Knit Wits MR2 5:00 Mah Jongg CC:A 1:00 SPCA CC:H 9:30 CSI Bible Study CC:A 8:00 Citizens Emergency 5:30 Level I Line Dance HRB Rubber Stamp Greeting Concert Chorus AC Response Team ICC 6:00 Table Tennis CC:D Cards CC:G 10:00 Yoga ICC 8:30 Lions Club CCC Men’s Poker MR3 New England Club 10:30 Horseshoe League HRCT 10:00 Sunshine Quilters Art 6:15 Euchre II CC:H (Oct. - May) AC Walleyball HRCT 11:30 Ladies Golf Assoc. 9-Hole 6:30 Bridge CR 5:30 Friends Game CC:E,F Water Walk ACIP (Oct.–March) HRB 6:45 Ballet Club ACF 11:30 Lap Swimming ACIP 12:30 Scandinavian Club CC:E,F 7:00 Mah Jongg ICC Fourth Thursday Noon Lap Swimming ACIP 3:30 Alpha Investment Art Pinochle MR2 Men’s Poker MR3 5:00 Providence II Club CC:E,F 9:30 American Jewish Club CC:G Cybex Orientation HRF 6:30 Ladies Poker ICC 6:15 Game Night ICC First Monday Mah Jongg CC:A 7:00 Original Karaoke Group CCC 7:00 Original Karaoke Group CCC 7:30 One Blood 12:30 Bridge CR (Even # Months Only) PL Tall Travelers RV Group CC:G Weekly Wednesday Weekly Friday 1:00 Badminton RCT 9:00 LifeSouth Blood 6:00 Lap Swimming ACIP Ballet Club ACF 6:00 Lap Swimming ACIP (Odd # Months Only) PL 8:00 Ladies Tennis HRCT Shuffleboard 8:00 Ladies Tennis HRCT RC Flyers Club CC:B,C Water Walk ACIP (Sept.–April) HRCT Water Walk ACIP 1:30 D’Clowns CC:B,C Pickleball HRCT Crochet Club ICC RC Flyers Club FF 3:30 Handicap Committee CC:H R.O.M.E.O. 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CC:A 1:30 Shuffleboard 12:30 Aqua Belles ACIP 6:30 Sunshine Singers HRB 8:30 Lions Club CCC (Sept.–April) HRCT 1:00 Table Tennis CC:D 10:30 Shuffleboard 2:30 Scrabble Club CC:H Mah Jongg CCC Fourth Monday (Sept.–April) CC:H 3:00 Yoga ACF Mexican Train CC:H 11:30 Ladies Golf Assoc. 9-Hole 5:30 Bingo HRB 5:00 Cribbage Art 3:00 Community Patrol CC:B,C (Oct.–March) HRB 6:00 Men’s Poker MR3 6:00 Advanced Bridge CR 4:00 Candler Hills Potluck CCC 1:00 Sunshine Quilters Art Duplicate Bridge CR Euchre 4 Fun CC:A 2:30 Italian American Club CC:E,F 6:30 Circle Squares CC:E,F Nickel/Nickel MR3 Weekly Tuesday 6:30 JB Poker Club CC:E,F 6:45 Euchre MR2 Indigo East Girls Bunco ICC First Wednesday 6:00 Lap Swimming ACIP 7:00 Girls Night Out CC:G First Friday 8:00 Men’s Tennis HRCT 8:30 Ladies Golf Assoc. 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Tinkerbell Pumpkin LOST PET? If you have a missing pet or have found a dog or cat, please visit Customer Service at Friendship Commons, Suite 200 (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) or call 236-6869 so that they may notify the S.P.C.A.

Batch of kittens. on hand, we were unable to help, except to SPCA spread the word. That’s why I ask for your help. You don’t have to be a member of the SPCA to open your home to a pet in need. Please think about it. As I stated last month, the SPCA doesn’t By Maria Devine meet in July and August but if you want to volunteer to foster, or to just hold onto a lost pet until we locate the owner, please The SPCA needs your help. We current- call 362-0985. ly have nine cats of various ages that need The procedure to follow when you find homes. All of them have been neutered, a lost pet (or if yours gets out) is to call have their shots, and enjoy being petted, so Customer Service at 236-6869. They will they are all ready for you. The shelter that take your information and call us, but it our foster mom had built is not working wouldn’t hurt for you to call us, and to call as well as needed so we must make other the gates, because that was the old practice arrangements as soon as possible. If you and they still help. The phone numbers for know someone who has been considering the gates are in the front of the telephone adopting a cat, please send them our way. directory on page 2. Or maybe you, or they, could foster for a If you want to find out more about the while, giving them a comfortable environ- SPCA, or volunteer, or if you need our as- ment while waiting for their permanent sistance, please call 362-0985. home. Submitted by Melanie Vittitow Let me tell you a little about them. Our most urgent need is for Pumpkin. She is an older cat (about eight years old) that needs to be the only cat. She does not tolerate kit- tens. She was rescued almost nine months ago. She does not do well in a crate so we have not been able to take her to the pet stores on adoption days. Call foster mom, Arlene at 875-9761, to learn all about her. Another full-grown and very lovable cat is named Kitten. She was in the same house as Pumpkin but not accepted by her. She gets along with the others so would proba- bly make a nice addition to your household if you already have a cat. Then there are the kittens! Two “teenag- ers” of about eight months, four beautiful four-month-olds rescued along with their mom, and a stray that is only eight weeks and just adorable. We have posted pictures of all these kitties at local vet offices and the supermarkets. Another sweet young cat was found this month in Avalon but, with all these

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By Anne Merrick

Dolores’ interest in art began after mov- ing from Ohio to Ocala in 1987. Prior to that, her creative time was spent on knit- ting, needlework, sewing and basket weav- ing. She had always worked part-time as a legal secretary/bookkeeper while her three daughters were growing up. Soon after the move, and because her husband had paint- ed as a hobby, they became members of the Ocala Art Group (OAG). At that time, she knew nothing about painting. Dolores took lessons for several years with Mischa Krum at Marion County Adult Education and had three semesters of in- struction at the College of Central Florida with Jack Thursby. There were workshops with OAG and lessons with Anita Ander- son, a well-known local artist. She was the recipient of best in show award at the Oc- ala Women’s Club annual show and a first place award in photography at an OAG show. Her favorite mediums are acrylic, pen and ink and watercolor. When she began part-time work at Ol- sten Staffing as their payroll specialist, art faded into the background for about 10 years. Last year, was a new beginning, start- ing lessons with Connie Ferreira through Artist Hub of Ocala. She felt that having put art aside for so long would mean losing previous knowledge but the hiatus has only caused a change in subject matter and style. It is now challenging and satisfying to put people in the picture. She has now spurred on to learn as many new skills and techniques as possible. Photo by Anne Merrick Art is a fun and fulfilling hobby done alone Dolores Buchan painting in the Art Studio. or with others. It gives a feeling of accom- plishment to finish a picture that both you and your friends like. She looks forward to being a part of this group, getting constructive critiques that improve the painting and learning new things every week from fellow painters. Call Anne at 732-0706 if you want to know more about this group.

Stamp Club

By David Groves

On June 9, the U.S. Postal Service com- memorated the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts by issuing a “Celebrate Scout- ing” first-class mail forever stamp. This “Celebrate Scouting” stamp was “Celebrate Scouting” stamp. dedicated at the Washington Monument grounds on the National Mall at the “Girl Scouts Rock the Mall” 100th Anniversary sing-along where over 200,000 Girl Scouts converged during the organization’s cen- tennial celebration. What’s that got to do with the General Francis Marion Stamp Club? Through the volunteer efforts of our club members Don Parsells, John P. Re- nyhart, Elliot Natale and Dr. Jeff Howard, plus the cooperation of Ocala’s U.S. Postal Service and our local Girl Scout Troops 125 and 281, a special Ocala Celebrate Scouting commemorative envelope with a pictorial postmark was prepared, cancelled and dis- tributed on June 9. Local Girl Scout alumnus and illustra- tor, Anna Maria Selvaggio, created the commemorative envelope’s design. If you or any of your family members are interested in one our souvenir enve- lopes celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Girl Scouts of America (as well as the 22nd anniversary of our stamp club), please contact John Renyhart by phone at 699-7069 for further information. Our club did not meet on July 4 for ob- vious reasons and our second meeting was dedicated to trading stamps, postal history items, etc. with each other. Other members were busy prepar- ing attractive displays for our 2012 Ocala Stamp Show. For additional information on the 2012 Ocala Stamp Show to take place on Sept. 8 and 9 at Circle Square Cultural Center, contact Stan Lander at 369-8977 or [email protected]. Our club meets the first Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m. and at noon on the third Wednesday in the second floor con- ference room of the Bank of the Ozarks on SW State Road 200 and the SW 90th Street entrance to On Top of the World. Visitors are always welcome! Monthly evening meetings are held on the second Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Queen of Peace Church Library. For our stamp club brochure and a free “Guide to Stamp Collecting” kit, please contact Club Treasurer, Joe Rosinski at 237-7366 or [email protected]. Our annual membership dues are only $6. For additional information, calendar of meetings, officers, selling your stamp col- lection and much more, please visit http:// ocalagfmstampclub.com.

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SERVICE ADS: Will be accepted from residents and non-residents. A three-line minimum (21 words) rate is $20; four lines (28 words) is $25 and five lines (35 words) is $30. A six- month rate is also available; call 854-0248 or e-mail [email protected] for more information.

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Office Items: Steel filing cabinet with 8678. 216-7509. For Sale two drawers, $17. Paper cutter, $12. Clock Doc: clock repairs with free es- Transportation: airports (Tampa, Or- 873-2670. timates. Call Cliff (resident) at (352) lando, Sanford, Gainesville), medi- Antiques: Blue Willow pattern, Eng- Recliner: brand new La-Z-Boy, Evan 246-2438. cal appointments, shopping, etc. Safe & reliable service. Call Phil 509- land, various size plates and plat- #543, high rock cover pattern, parch- Computer Help: Call Arthur. 25 4417 or 497-7670 (resident). ters (8), $50. Chicago views stem ment color, $479. 861-8187. years PC & Internet experience. cups (4), $25. Small teapot, stainless Roof Rack (Subaru) luggage con- Prompt, reliable, courteous. Local Transportation by Martin: doctor steel, $5. Washington D.C. mugs (2), tainer for with all hardware and house calls. $20/first hour, $10/addi- appointments, shopping & errands. $10. 873-6336. locks. 362-0985. tional half hour. 875-7878. Call 304-8947 (resident). Bicycle: Man’s 26”, 10-speed, all ter- Shelves: metal, 72” h x 36” w x 18” d Computer help is just around the Transportation: doctor appoint- rain, very good condition, $50. 208- with six adjustable shelves, $25. 18” corner! Call Doorstep Techs at 351- ments, shopping, errands. Call Anna 0196. x 40” ground edge heavy glass shelf, TECH (8324) or visit us on the web at (resident) at 873-4761, leave mes- Collector’s Plates (6): “The Lafayette $10. 861-1415. www.doorsteptech.com. sage. Legacy” 1776-1976 by Restieau Lim- Tag Sale: Friday, July 27 & Saturday, Dave’s CD Transfers: Records & cas- Transportation: I’ll drive you to local ited edition. Complete with original July 28, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 9072-A settes to CD. VHS tapes to DVD. Pic- appointments, grocery shopping, er- papers, excellent condition. $120 SW 96th Lane (Friendship Park). ture albums to DVD. 237-4482 (resi- rands and more. Joan at 237-8240. firm. 854-5028. dent). Tag Sale: Friday, July 27 & Saturday, Transportation: Personalized door- Computer Equipment: HP Office Jet July 28, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 8365-D SW Dog, Cat & Bird Sitting: Pampered to-door transportation to airports, 4500, all in one printer, brand new, 90th Street (Friendship Colony). pet care in your home. Fully insured/ cruise ports, doctor appointments, $35. HP56 black ink printer cartridg- bonded. On Top of the World refer- shopping. Call Betty, 861-1163. Tag Sale: Friday, Aug. 4 & Saturday, es (2), $10 each. 854-8340. ences avail. Pam 577-2877. Aug. 5, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 8986-D SW We’re Maid For You LLC: Profession- Computer Equipment: Dell com- 97th Street (Crescent Ridge II). General Maintenance: Trimming, al home cleaning. Customized per- puter, $25. Keyboard, $10. New up- weeding, edging, pressure wash sonal cleaning plan. Free estimates. Tag Sale: Friday, Aug. 10 & Saturday, graded E-Z Eyes, $16. New mouse, driveways/gutters, and wash win- Insured & reliable. We accept all ma- Aug. 11, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 8878-B SW $5. 873-2670. dows. Free estimates. Steve (resi- jor credit cards. 1-352-203-9651. Call 90th Lane (Friendship Colony). Computer Equipment: Canon four- dent) at 237-5338. today! Tag Sale: Friday, Aug. 10 & Saturday, in-one color office printer, model Golf Club Repairs: loft/lie adjust- Aug. 11, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 10043 SW MX870, wireless, 4 ink tanks, like ments and regripping. Good selec- 90th Loop (Avalon). new. HP Photo Smart color printer, tion of grips in stock. Bobby’s Golf model D7360, like new. HP Desk Jet Tag Sale: Friday, Aug. 24 & Saturday, Club Repair (239) 825-7901. Wanted printer, model 5440. Acer laptop Aug. 25, 8 a.m. to noon. 8681-C SW Hair Care: in your home. Licensed, computer model Aspire 5515; 1.6 93rd Place (Friendship Colony). Antique Items (especially unusual): experienced beautician comes to I buy art glass, lamps, ink, fountain GHZ processor, 3.0 GB ram, 70 GB Tools: Ryobi 8-1/4” cordless com- you. Full service. Call Cathy, PCA, pens, bronzes, depression & carni- hard drive, wireless, Windows Vista, pound miter saw and Ryobi cordless resident, 237-3347. Service home- val glass, dishes, clocks, etc. I also slightly used. 407-718-8417. 3/8” keyless chuck reversible two- bound. buy military (Civil War to Vietnam). Counter Stools: swivel, 3 maple, 24” speed drill with two 18v batteries Handyman: Remodeling, repairs, re- Top dollar (cash) paid. Call Larry seat height, $75. 509-4914. and charger in case. Saw is mounted placements & much more. Visit us at 1-352-697-1778. on a folding Black and Decker stand. Double Recliner with console, bur- www.KrumanServices.com for a list Both in excellent condition. All for Cabinets (2): If you are remodeling gundy leather-like, one year old. of our services. Lic. & Ins. Call Dan $75. Phil at 354-3403. and have no use for them, please Best offer. 304-7771. at 361-4055. call 237-2311. TV: 20” Zenith color. 26” Sony Trini- Foot Locker (Camp Trunk): 16” x 32” Lawn Service/Yard Clean Up: plant- tron color. 854-7516 or 216-7509. Domestic Help: Laundry and change x 14”, $15. 873-3433. ing new flowers, bushes, mulch & linens for a single gentleman in Furniture: Two large all-weather rock. Trimming & removal of plants, Americana once a week. Prefer resi- wicker rocking chairs with matching bushes, small trees. Licensed & in- dent. $30/week. Call Charley at 509- side table. 362-0985. Services sured. Call Lisa & David at 425-0109. 7206. Furniture: 42 x 60 Formica dinette Learn today exactly why stuff hap- Guns: Buying guns (new, old, any table with four chairs with arms Absolute Custom Draperies and Cur- pens in life: money, health, relation- condition), gold and silver. Estate on casters, good condition, $100. tains: made to order! Pick-up and ships. 873-2100 or www.endtheclut- appraisals. 867-0381 (home) or 266- Bedroom furniture, medium wood delivery to On Top of the World. Call ter.com. 9781 (cell). Diana at 401-0076. tone with dresser, mirror, chest, two Need A Ride? Door to door service Shoes and Sneakers for the needy. nightstands and bed frame, good All Phase Renovations, LLC: Expe- for all your needs. All airports, doc- Drop off at Arbor Club office. condition, $250. Tiffany hanging rienced craftsman to help you with tor appointments and errands. Ref- Used Golf Equipment: to send to our kitchen light, $50. 789-9087. any maintenance, repair or remod- erences available. Call Sandy at 351- troops overseas. Call Bob at 854- eling. Reasonable, reliable and de- 9407. Golf Cart: 2000 Club Car in excel- 0702. lent condition with all accessories, tailed worker with tools. Ref upon Painting: 25 years experience, 10% including new curtains and portable request. Stephen (352) 484-5524. discount, excellent references. Pres- Volunteers: Tutors for Kids, a non- profit volunteer tutoring program, is heater. 237-4896. Alterations by Betty: Alterations by sure wash house for free with paint looking for tutors to assist elemen- appointment only. 50 years experi- job. Call Danny at 547-9588. Golf Cart: 2007 Club Car, blue, ex- tary school children in reading, writ- ence. A Pine Run resident. Call Betty cellent condition, side curtains, new Painting by Frank the Painter: Sum- ing, math, and science. If interested, at 237-9909. batteries. 895-5108. mer specials, 30 years experience, contact Frank Russo or Carolyn Ruhe Golf Cart Tires: 2 standard size tires Alterations by Ernestine: Altera- free estimates, specializing in col- at 245-9709 or [email protected] on steel rims, like new. $50 or in- tions, experienced. Call 861-0259 ors, quality service, affordable pric- or visit www.tutorsforkidsinc.org. (resident). es, references. 237-5855 (resident). stalled $60. 873-9303. Yarn: any kind to make lap robes for Golf Clubs: New Dynacraft Prophet Appliance, A/C & Heat Repairs: Elec- Pressure Washing: “Don’s” free esti- VA hospitals and newborns. 854- Tour Forged, 4-PW, spine aligned, trical & plumbing. Experienced and mates. Remove mildew from drive- 0449. frequency matched, R300 steel honest. Call Tom Parker (On Top of ways, porches, patios, walkways shafts, $25. 239-825-7901. the World resident) anytime at 873- and clean the gutters. On Top of the 1297. World resident. 873-6225. Golf Clubs: New hybrids (3 pitching Lost wedge, 8 clubs). Also, several driv- Bathroom Remodeling: specializ- Private Home Care by LPN: Long/ ers and miscellaneous clubs. 854- ing in complete renovations. Clean, short term, respite & weekend care. 5687. neat and professional. Call Cove Two private rooms available. 24 I.D. Bracelet (Gold): Reward. If found, Construction Inc. for a free estimate. hour care. Affordable. (352) 537- call Tom at 873-1297. Golf Clubs and Bag: Left hand, full (352) 572-0508. 9895. (PN5167909). “Make our home set of irons, driver, fairway woods, your home.” sand wedge, pitching wedge, putter Blinds Repaired: in your home. Re- and a black bag in excellent condi- pairing shades & drapery hardware. Steve’s Handyman Service: Doors, tion. Great starter set. $60. 873-6641 Certified & experienced installer. shelving, general carpentry. On Top after 7 p.m. Call Gary or Kathy at 352-344-3805. of the World resident. Call Steve at 854-4927. Golf Sandals: Ladies size 7, worn Bob’s Screening Service: Garage Lawson Tile once, $20. 390-3782. door screens, window screens, Transportation: affordable, safe & Floor Tile • Wall Tile dependable driver. Longtime resi- porch enclosure screens. We re-vinyl Bath Remodelling • Back Splash GPS: TomTom XL340-S, new, $100. windows. Complete rescreening dent for all your transportation 236-6334. service. Free estimates. 352-586- needs (no airports). Excellent refer- Quality Work • Reasonable Rates 8459, Bob. ences. Call Bonnie at 854-7516 or Hot Tub: Prodigy by Hot Spring Alan Lawson . 31 Years Experience Portable Spas, 8 years old, 19 jets, Caretaker: Providing all types of (352) 229-5548 safety rails and steps, thermostat home health care tailored to your www. OnTopoftheWorldInfo.com controlled, interior light, vinyl cover, needs. Hourly, daily or weekly. Call excellent condition. 874-9439. Debby (352) 447-5551. (CNA68800). Men’s Clothing: shirts (16-1/2x32), Carpet Cleaning: Countryside Chem- jackets, jeans, ties. All like new. 854- Dry, serving On Top of the World res- 7516 or 216-7509. idents for 11 years. Dry in hours, not Misc. Items: 5-1/2’ picnic table, crock- days. 307-4100. pot. All like new. Best offer. 854-7516 Cat Boarding and Sitting: provided or 216-7509. by loving experienced Cat Nanny. Misc. Items: Twin beds, new, with On Top of the World resident. Call bedding. Glass top dining table and 854-8589. 4 chairs. 6’ brown leather queen Cat/Dog/House Sitting: will do over- sofabed. Medium size dog carrier. night sitting. 15 years experience. BCR-DVD stereo speakers. New Honest and dependable. Call Jackie electric fireplace. Cherry 2-drawer at (623) 695-3387. file cabinet. 854-9785. Ceramic Tile: all types of installation Office Chair: blue fabric and oak, ad- and repair. 20+ years experience. justable, $50. 861-1415. Lic. & ins. Call Bob Adkins 352-274- 40 The World News August 2012