October 2007

Golf Cart Permitting Begins Oct. 1. See Page 24.

Vol. 21, No. 4 • October 2007

Community News & Update By Kenneth Colen, Publisher

October is proving to be a very busy month at On Top of the World Communities. Con- struction on the most current phase of Circle Square Commons is progressing at a fast pace. OWe anticipate a February 2008 completion at this point. MASTER THE POSSIBILITIES: October marks the beginning of our Fall Master the Possibili- ties season. It also is the first time you can register online at the new Web site (www.masterthepossibilities.com). We hope this makes it even easier to get the classes you want. Of course, feel free to register by phone at 854- 3699 or stop by the Education Office. Fall classes will begin Oct. 8 and conclude Nov. 19. During this time we have some very unique offerings. The MTP catalog is included with this World News and is accessible online. Plan on taking time to look at the outstanding selections we put together. Life long learning is doing very well — see you in class! CANDLER HILLS: We were all thrilled to see Chef Dave and the staff at Candler Hills Res- taurant finally get their due with the recent restaurant review in the Ocala Star-Banner. The staff has really worked hard to not only ensure a high standard of dining excellence, but to do it in a manner that is befitting the ex- pectations of our residents. Good work team! HERE WE GROW: I’ve had several queries regarding the activity along Southwest 80th Avenue. There are several points of activity along this stretch of roadway. First, On Top of the World Communities, Inc. is involved in (finally!) constructing locator and way-finder signs that call out the various communities, destinations and Circle Square Commons. Ad- Photo by Bob Woods ditionally, the Indigo East entry sign is being More than 100 residents turned out for the Fitness Department’s ﬁrst replaced with a block monument sign. Second, Marion County is constructing the ‘Fabulous Friday’ ﬁtness event on Sept. 14 at the Health & Recreation last segment of Southwest 90th/95th Street Ballroom. Above,Grace Raymond, left, and Barbara Roberts have a ball which intersects Southwest 80th Avenue. The with balloons during one of the exercises. intersection is scheduled to have a traffic signal. At the other end of Southwest 90th/ 95th Street at the point of intersection to SR 200, convenient commercial development is planned. If you read the Ocala Star-Banner, you probably notice the announcement the Get Fit at Fabulous Friday Lowe’s Home Improvement Stores purchased a 20-acre parcel. The word on the street is that Sweet Bay grocery will be constructing a new Fitness Staff Holds Quarterly Class store on an adjoining out parcel. Additionally, the Friendship Fire Station will be relocating BOB WOODS it good exercise but they had a lot of fun. to a new building immediately south of Indigo WORLD NEWS WRITER The trio of instructors first started the class out with cardiac aero- East on this new roadway segment. This new bics exercises and then went into other exercises that required bal- It was a good turnout for the advertised Fabulous Friday as three location keeps the fire services close, but of- ance and then still other exercises helping the individual’s flexibility. of our fitness instructors put those in attendance through all types fers them strategic advantages for servicing They went into interactive exercises making the affair fun for those of fitness and cardiac exercises. Buuuuut … not all the exercises were an ever-growing area. attending by doing the same patterns only facing each other. This of the serious nature; some were designed for the attendees to have Upon completion this entire roadway will prevented the attendees from copying those in front. a little fun while at the same time getting the physical benefits out of offer a four-lane connector to Interstate 75. I noticed from the sidelines that some of those attending really the routines. Here’s the catch: until the County Commis- put forth their best efforts doing the exercises while others took their I sat down and talked with Cammy Dennis, our fitness director, sion can commit to making a connection and time and did what they could. The class was open to all regardless of who told me that the fitness center at the Health & Recreation Build- obtains federal funding, the actual tie-in will their experience and capabilities. I for one would have really worked ing plans to hold these Fabulous Friday classes four times a year. The never occur. Don’t anyone hold their breath up a sweat, and at the conclusion of watching those go through their main purpose of this particular exercise class is not only helping to waiting. This is all very political as the Shady exercise paces I felt really tired and stated to many that I thought I keep those participating in the class fit but also to announce any new Road Greenway Alliance is dead-set against an would go home and have a nap. I was all tuckered out just watching. programs or equipment used by our fitness department. interchange at that (or any) point. Their rea- The instructors made ladders on the floor out of tape for an exer- The three instructors, Cammy, Kitti Surrette and Mary Pat Giffin, soning is that growth follows roadways. Nice cise in balance and flexibility. Not only did the attendees have to walk put the ladies and a few gentlemen through their paces. More than argument but, specious. Simply, growth fol- between the rungs but walk a perfect line, thus helping the individu- lows infrastructure. No central sewer and no 100 residents participated in this event and some of those I talked central water equals no plan approvals and no with at the conclusion raved about the class, stating that not only was ∆ Continued on Page 12 growth. Central utility systems are just not on the radar screen, near or long term, for that corner of Marion County. So what we will have is a really great east-west four-lane highway that will chronically under perform its promise and potential. You got to love the way Arts and Craft things evolve! Remember to ask the various 2008 county commission candidates their position on getting an interchange at Southwest 95h Street and I-75. An interchange would be Fair Gets New a tremendous benefit in improving transportation efficiency throughout the entire southwest corridor area. And, don’t forget the golf cart crossing at Southwest 80th Avenue and Location Southwest 80th Street. BY BOB WOODS Third, look for construction to begin on WORLD NEWS WRITER four-laning Southwest 80th Avenue from SR 200 north to Southwest 90th Street. The per- It’s going to be bigger. It’s going to be better. It’s going to be mits are on their final round of comments with fantastic. I’m referring to the annual On Top of the World Arts and the county and FDOT. At this juncture, I can- Crafts Fair that is going to be held Saturday, Oct. 20, at our own not give a date certain to begin construction, Circle Square Cultural Center. The doors will be opened at 10 a.m. but we anticipate mid-November, although and close at 2 p.m. Before reading on please put the time and date that is subject to change. And yes, that crazy on your calendar. It’s an event you will not want to miss. hump at the connection of Southwest 80th The craft fairs in the past have been held in the Arbor Club Ave and SR 200 will be taken out as part of Conference Center and the exhibitors were spread out in the many the improvement. rooms. Not only was parking a headache for those residents living Finally, it has been a long time since any- in the On Top of the World Communities but outsiders had to be one has asked how construction of the Cano- bussed to the fair from the old sales center. Now, outsiders can py Oaks and Publix is progressing. Permitting park right outside the Cultural Center along with our own resi- is currently mired in permitting at the Water dents and there is also plenty of space for parking those golf carts. Management District. Regency Group antici- The crafters will display their wares in one large room under one pates that they will have permits in hand late roof with no separations. October. I was talking to Debbie Clark, our activities director, who is again organizing this year’s event, and she said that there are 46 BAY LAUREL CENTER CDD: On behalf of our staff and me, we’d like to thank everyone crafters signed up for this year’s craft fair and all the spaces have who attended the Sept. 18 workshop on wa- been spoken for more than two months prior to the event even ter rates for their participation. The questions taking place. The crafters are very optimistic at a good turnout. were very good and served to improve the There will be volunteers handy to help the crafters unload their content of the workshop. I believe the District creations as well as helping those who need assistance hauling out accomplished its goal of informing its cus- at the conclusion of the fair. tomers of the reasoning and very real neces- The craft fair will be a great place to purchase those Christmas sity of adopting a progressive rate structure. Photo by Bob Woods holiday gift items. Most folks particularly like, as well as desire, The District recognizes that the new rates will Lois Powers creates beaded lampshades and nightlights homemade items over general things purchased in stores. It is present challenges. We have also committed much more personal. There are many crafters attending the fair to helping customers achieve savings and still along with decorated towels. She will be among the that live right here in the On Top of the World Communities as have a decent landscape environment around crafters at the Arts and Crafts Fair on Oct. 20 at the Circle the home. ˛ Square Cultural Center. ∆ Continued on Page 12 2 The World News® October 2007

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and the Florida Legislature. Most folks don’t Q. With all the problems in the mortgage of the National Academy of Elder Law Attor- seem willing to do that and to complain and loan business, what would happen if I borrow neys and the Elder Law section of the Florida complain and complain about the way politi- money from a company that then closed its Bar Association. He concentrates his law prac- cians in Congress and the Florida Legislature office or even went into bankruptcy? tice in the areas of elder law, wills, trusts, pro- do not seem to care very much for the elder- bate, real estate, business law and simple and A. It depends on whether the loan had complex estate planning. This column is not ly. Sure, enough, each politician will tell you been funded by the time the company closed intended to provide legal advice. You should whatever they think you want to hear — but its offices or went bankrupt. If the money for always consult your own attorney for such actually doing something appears to be out of the loan has been paid out and the mortgage advice. Mr. Colen is available for conferences the question. So, go ahead and complain and recorded, there’s not going to be any prob- at his law office at 7243 Bryan Dairy Road, keep on doing it and maybe … (sigh). lem. If you have a loan commitment but the Largo, Fla. 33777; (727) 545-8114 or at On Q. My fiancé’ and I plan to be married in loan hasn’t yet closed, then there could be a Top of the World, in Clearwater. In Ocala, Mr. December. We’ve both read your column and problem with getting the loan funded by the Colen is available, by appointment, for legal you seem to be saying that we should have a time of the closing. Title insurance companies conferences at the new On Top of the World pre-nuptial agreement and that if it is to be are continually worried about this very same sales office annex, which is near Sid’s Coffee enforceable we need to disclose all of our as- problem. sets and income to each other. Why is that? Shop. E-mail him at [email protected] A. The simple answer is that in order to Gerald R. Colen is an attorney and member or through his Web site: www.gcolen.com. Is It Legal? assure that a pre-nuptial agreement (or a Gerald Colen post-nuptial agreement) is enforceable it is necessary to make sure that each party has at- NOTE: I will be discussing “Year-end” Legal tached a financial statement to the agreement. Custom Closets Planning at my lecture on Tuesday, Nov. 13, at The more complex reason is that inasmuch as Home Offices the Circle Square Commons. I spoke on this both parties to a pre- or post-nuptial agree- subject last year and thought it was well re- ment will be giving up rights in the property Garages ceived and I hope that many of you will be of the other, it is necessary to know precisely able to attend. what is being given up. You know what you Entertainment Centers Visit our displays Q. Please tell us why Medicaid planning are giving up if there is a financial statement Pantries in the new models has become so difficult in the last few years. that shows the income and assets of each per- It seems to me that it is more and more dif- son. Locally Family ficult for senior citizens to be able to protect Q. I understand that you see clients in themselves from the large and undoubtedly Ocala. Is that so and if so, where do we meet Owned catastrophic expenses we would have to pay you? if a husband or wife had Alzheimer’s and had A. I meet clients at the annex to the sales to live in a nursing home. office at On Top of the World. It is located on Free In-Home A. This is something that has to be taken up the street where Sid’s Coffee Shop is. My legal with members of the United States Congress assistants can give precise directions. Consultation Marion Chamber Music Society Presents 25th Season 2730 SW 3rd Place, #103, Ocala The Marion Chamber Music Society, now in All concerts will be at Queen of Peace 352-351-5805 its 25th season, was formed to promote and Church, 6455 SW SR 200, Ocala. ˛ present the world’s great classical music for small ensembles, instrumental and voice, in the Marion County area. The group presents a series of four to six concerts per season, by local and national artists. Concerts are free and funded by donations and grants. All events are open to the public. For further information, please call 873- 6274 or 873-4080. Upcoming concerts: • Oct. 21, 3 p.m.: The Cantabile String Quartet, award-winning youth chamber group from Gainesville. • Dec. 2, 3 p.m.: Mary Lou Krosnick, inter- nationally recognized concert pianist • Jan. 13, 3 p.m.: The Ocala Philharmonic and Chamber Music Group. • Feb. 10, 3 p.m.: A Gala Celebration of Chamber Music Through the Ages, featuring groups from area Florida Colleges and Univer- sities. • April 6, 3 p.m.: TBA

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Tickets On Sale Now! Purchase tickets online* by visiting www.CSCulturalCenter.com or at the Cultural Center Ticket Ofﬁce. October Resident Discount Coupon Code: VENUS A Tribute to the King Come Blow (Elvis® Performers) Saturday, September 29, 2007 Pre-Show Entertainment: 5:30pm Doors Open: 6pm - Show Begins: 7pm Your Horn Residents — Gold $18 Silver $16 Bronze $14 Dinner Menu The Legends of Doo Wop Saturday, October 13, 2007 Lemon Herb Chicken Pre-Show Entertainment: 5:30pm Doors Open: 6pm - Show Begins: 7pm Residents — Gold $16 Silver $14 Bronze $12 Eggplant Parmesan On Top of the World Craft Craft Fair Burgundy Beef Tips Saturday, October 20, 2007 10am - 2pm Fair FREE Vegetable du Jour Come Blow Your Horn Dinner Theatre Thursday, October 25, 2007 6pm Rice Pilaf Friday, October 26, 2007 6pm Saturday, October 27, 2007 6pm Sunday, October 28, 2007 1 pm Garden Salad Residents — $35 (Includes Dinner) Rolls Danny & The Juniors Friday, November 9, 2007 Pre-Show Entertainment: 5:30pm Double Chocolate Cake Doors Open: 6pm - Show Begins: 7pm Residents — Gold $16 Silver $14 Bronze $12

The Diamonds Saturday, November 17, 2007 Pre-Show Entertainment: 5:30pm Doors Open: 6pm - Show Begins: 7pm Residents — Gold $17 Silver $15 Bronze $13

Chris Denem (Tribute to Neil Diamond) Saturday, December 1, 2007 Pre-Show Entertainment: 5:30pm Doors Open: 6pm - Show Begins: 7pm Residents — Gold $16 Silver $14 Bronze $12 Craig Turley & Orchestra (Dinner & Dance) Saturday, December 15, 2007 Pre-Show Entertainment: 5:30pm Doors Open: 6pm - Show Begins: 7pm Residents — $35 (Includes Dinner)

Ticket Office Hours: ��Day of Show: 11:00 am - Showtime �� Ticket prices vary by event and are sold on a first come, first served basis. Ticket prices include sales tax. Refreshments available for purchase at events. Schedule and prices subject to change without notice. Reduced ticket prices for residents of On Top of the World Communities. (Use resident discount coupon code for online purchasing and resident ID required for purchasing at ticket office). *Online tickets subject to a convenience fee. 4 The World News® October 2007

The month of September has For those of you who missed the first flu vaccine clinic flown by so fast — where does there is another one scheduled for Friday, Nov. 9, at the Arbor the time go? It seems just like Conference Center in Suites E through H. You must register yesterday that it was August. for this at the H&R office. If this date is not convenient for you At the time of writing this the last flu vaccine clinic will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 4, at article a lot of the events from the Arbor Conference Center in Suites E, F, and G you may also the month of September have register for this one at the H&R office. not happened as of yet. I will let There are also two trips to the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino you know how the Roaring 20’s in this month and they are on Thursday, Nov. 8, and Tuesday, Happy Hour, the High Tea, the Nov. 20. You may register for either one of these trips at the Club Fair and the baseball game H&R office. were in my November article. For those of you who are a little more adventurous we do Here is the schedule for the have a bus trip going to the Sterling Casino on Tuesday, Nov. Friday Night Happy Hours in 13. The cost for this trip is $14 per person, which is your the month of October: round-trip transportation. You may register for this trip at the • OCT. 5: Barry and Nancy H&R office. • OCT. 12: Ray and Kay One of the events that is scheduled for the month of No- • OCT. 19: The Bontempos From vember is our own Shutterbugs, who will be holding their sec- • OCT. 26: Halloween Happy ond annual exhibit at the Arbor Club Sunday, Nov. 4, through Hour with Dunning Shaw Debbie’s Desk Sunday, Nov. 11. This year’s exhibit will be very interesting as Here is a little insight for the Debbie Clark we will be able to see how some of the photographers have Halloween Happy Hour. Cos- advanced in this past year. tumes are not required but are During this week on Tuesday, Nov. 6, from 3 to 7 p.m., there appreciated as we always have a few surprises up our sleeves will be an open reception. You may attend and you will be able on this evening of all hallows eve. Please remember, if you plan to meet the photographers and ask them questions. This is a on attending this event to arrive early as usually the themed nice relaxing evening of light refreshments along with a cash Happy Hours do fill up fast and I would not want to have to bar. If you are interested in attending this event you may reg- turn a witch or a ghoul away. ister at the H&R office. The only reason I ask that you RSVP is Also in the month of October there is the Craft Fair, which so that I can have a count for the catering department to have is on Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event always proves enough appetizers and sweets on hand. to be a huge success and for this year it should be even better We will be holding another High Tea for all the ladies and than years past as it is now being held at the Circle Square Cul- this will be on Thursday, Nov. 15, at the Arbor Club. The cost tural Center where there will be close to 50 crafters present so for this is $7.50 per person. You may register for this event at you know what that means — plenty of items to choose from the H&R office. to start your Christmas shopping. As we move forward into the month of December on Theresa has two trips scheduled to the Hard Rock Hotel Wednesday evening, Dec. 12, there is one special event that and Casino and they are on Thursday, Oct. 11, and Tuesday is organized by your own fellow residents. This is the Com- Oct. 23. The cost of these trips is $20 per person and this in- munity Holiday Festival where you can come out and enjoy an cludes your round-trip transportation, $25 in free play along evening of holiday songs, entertainment and those wonderful with a $5 lunch voucher. You may register for these trips at homemade holiday cookies. the Health & Recreation Building Monday through Friday from Onto some community news: There is a new bus schedule 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. out and this is in effect as of the writing of this article. I have Into the month of November, this is one event that you all made some changes in order to add another bus stop and this have been waiting patiently for me to announce and this is new stop is over in back of the Circle Square Cultural Center the Bi-Annual Rags to Riches sale. This event will be held on and is for the Candler and Indigo residents who would like to Thursday, Nov. 1, at the Arbor Conference Center in Suites A utilize this service that we offer our residents. Also the other through H from 9 a.m. to noon. You may begin registering for change is that there is no longer a bus trip to the center of this event on Monday, Oct. 1, at the H&R office. The cost per Ocala on the first Friday of the month. If you have any ques- Photo by Larry Resnick table is $6. These tables are on a first-come, first-served basis. tions regarding this new schedule please remember you may If you are interested in purchasing a table, please sign up as contact my office and I will be happy to discuss this with you. Jymie Charles and Debbie Clark pose at the early as possible as tables do go fast. Until next month, be safe and have fun. ˛ Roaring 20s Happy Hour at the Arbor Club Sept. 14.

mon area, post offices, etc. Please refrain from yards and in common areas. Solicitation is not contact with the soil below. this practice because even if it is only for a allowed by vendors, service companies or any Heavy topdressing fills the voids left from few minutes, over time, be it car or golf cart, occupant in the community. Also, no vehicle, aerification and verticutting. Topdressing also battery acid and heat from the catalytic con- home or other item may be advertised for sale provides an opportune time for soil amend- verter contribute to the demise of the grass. on the exterior of any residential unit or any ments to be introduced directly to the root We thank you for your cooperation in this common property, Community Development zone. Light topdressing is performed on a matter. District owned property, including streets, more frequent basis, however materials used Solicitation parks and along roadways. during light topdressing are typically much Golf smaller in size to allow for less disruption to On Top of the World Communities has an the playing surface. approved list of contractors who have fur- During the summer growing season, golf Closing the golf course to perform these nished evidence of insurance, workers comp course superintendents throughout Florida tasks reduces the amount of disruption to and license if required. If a contractor ends up perform necessary functions to aid in the long- play and allows us to accomplish these tasks at your door soliciting business, verify with term survival of soil and turf grass health. more efficiently and in a safe manner. These Customer Service that they are an approved These functions are aerification, vertical mow- tasks, although they may cause some incon- contractor. We have had a number of resi- ing and topdressing. We have just completed venience to our players, are very necessary dents who have paid upfront for work that is these processes at our courses. in order to create a healthy playing surface On Top of the not performed or not performed to their sat- Aerification is a process that alleviates soil throughout the year. isfaction. Once the money is paid and the con- compaction, allows water, air and nutrients World Central tractor is gone, you may be faced with a much to enter the soil profile and provides an op- Return of Seasonal Residents more expensive project to complete. portunity to amend the soil structure by intro- During this time of year many of our sea- Lynette Vermillion Please advise Customer Service of anyone ducing an improved growing medium. sonal residents begin to make their way back soliciting at your door. Ask for their name, Vertical mowing or verticutting removes to Florida. We would like to welcome everyone company and a copy of the flyer so that we thatch, organic matter and promotes new back to the community. It is hard to believe October is here — it may contact the vendor to address their viola- growth. It also provides an ideal seedbed pri- I am looking forward to the cooler weather seems to have arrived even faster than nor- tion of our no solicitation rule. or to over seeding by opening the turf grass expected this fall and to gearing up for the mal. Elvis has left the building, but the Leg- We are removing signs from roadways, canopy, which allows the seed to obtain better upcoming holidays. ˛ ends of Doo Wop, our very own craft fair and The Stage Door dinner theater are all coming to the Circle Square Commons Cultural Center this month. DCM Hi-Deﬁnition As you read this article, we are happy to share with you that hi-definition service is now available. We have been testing the services for the last several weeks so that we could work on any glitches. If you would like to add this service to your package, please call DCM Customer Service at 873-4817 where they will be happy to assist you. Proper Disposal of Doggie Bags As a reminder, we ask that residents not throw their animal feces bags in the drain- age areas as they eventually drain into the retention ponds. This leaves us with retention ponds full of dirty plastic bags that must be removed as well as creating an unpleasant environment for those residents living nearby. So, please be kind and dispose of your animal feces in the proper receptacles. Golf Cart Permitting Golf cart permitting for 2008-09 registration will begin on Oct. 1 at Customer Service in Friendship Commons. During October residents are requested to come on their assigned day according to the first letter of their last name. Please see the flyer on page 24 for more information. Registration will continue in No- vember and December for those residents that are unable to make their designated day in October. Chinch Bugs Unfortunately, we have had optimal conditions for chinch bugs this season. Phillip Hisey, our landscape professional, has a great article in this month’s edition and I would highly recommend your taking time to read it. Gate We changed gate contractors earlier this year and are very pleased with the level of service they have provided. We have had a few residents who are dissatisfied with having to stop and show their identification. Residents not wanting to show ID and who have a window decal may use the main entry or Candler gate. If a decal needs to be replaced, please stop by Customer Service at Friendship Com- mons. Residents using the 90th Street gate will be asked for identification regardless of whether a window decal is present or not. 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sions after pool closing hours leaving behind this practice because even if it is only for a These functions are aerification, vertical mow- damaged tables, chairs and broken glass. We few minutes, over time, be it car or golf cart, ing and topdressing. We have just completed ask residents and guests to refrain from using battery acid and heat from the catalytic con- these processes at our courses. the pool after closing. verter contribute to the demise of the grass. Aerification is a process that alleviates soil Golf Cart Permitting We thank you for your cooperation in this compaction, allows water, air and nutrients matter. to enter the soil profile and provides an op- Golf cart permitting for 2008-09 registra- portunity to amend the soil structure by intro- tion will begin on Oct. 1 at Customer Service Solicitation ducing an improved growing medium. in Friendship Commons. During October resi- On Top of the World Communities has an Vertical mowing or verticutting removes dents are requested to come on their assigned approved list of contractors who have fur- thatch, organic matter and promotes new day according to the first letter of their last nished evidence of insurance, workers comp growth. It also provides an ideal seedbed pri- name. Please see the flyer on page 24 for more and license if required. If a contractor ends up or to over seeding by opening the turf grass information. Registration will continue in No- at your door soliciting business, verify with canopy, which allows the seed to obtain better vember and December for those residents Customer Service that they are an approved contact with the soil below. that are unable to make their designated day contractor. We have had a number of resi- Heavy topdressing fills the voids left from in October. dents who have paid upfront for work that is aerification and verticutting. Topdressing also Indigo residents are asked to please call 236- not performed or not performed to their sat- provides an opportune time for soil amend- Candler Hills & OTOW (6869) or stop by Customer Service to isfaction. Once the money is paid and the con- ments to be introduced directly to the root Indigo East make an appointment for registration. tractor is gone, you may be faced with a much zone. Light topdressing is performed on a Chinch Bugs more expensive project to complete. more frequent basis, however materials used Lynette Vermillion Please advise Customer Service of anyone during light topdressing are typically much Unfortunately, we have had optimal condi- soliciting at your door. Ask for their name, smaller in size to allow for less disruption to tions for chinch bugs this season. Phillip Hisey, company and a copy of the flyer so that we the playing surface. our landscape professional, has a great article It is hard to believe October is here — it may contact the vendor to address their viola- Closing the golf course to perform these in this month’s edition, and I would highly seems to have arrived even faster than nor- tion of our no solicitation rule. tasks reduces the amount of disruption to recommend your taking time to read it. mal. Elvis has left the building, but the Leg- We are removing signs from roadways, play and allows us to accomplish these tasks ends of Doo Wop, our very own craft fair and Gate yards and in common areas. Solicitation is not more efficiently and in a safe manner. These The Stage Door dinner theater are all coming allowed by vendors, service companies or any tasks, although they may cause some incon- We changed gate contractors earlier this occupant in the community. Also, no vehicle, venience to our players, are very necessary to the Circle Square Commons Cultural Center year and are very pleased with the level of ser- this month. home or other item may be advertised for sale in order to create a healthy playing surface vice they have provided. We have had a few on the exterior of any residential unit or any throughout the year. DCM Hi-Deﬁnition residents who are dissatisfied with having to common property, Community Development As you read this article, we are happy to stop and show their identification. Residents District owned property, including streets, Return of Seasonal Residents share with you that hi-definition service is not wanting to show ID and who have a win- parks and along roadways. During this time of year many of our sea- now available. We have been testing the ser- dow decal, may use the main entry or Candler sonal residents begin to make their way back vices for the last several weeks so that we gate. If a decal needs to be replaced, please Golf to Florida. We would like to welcome everyone could work on any glitches. stop by Customer Service at Friendship Com- During the summer growing season, golf back to the community. If you would like to add this service to your mons. Residents using the 90th Street gate course superintendents throughout Florida I am looking forward to the cooler weather package, please call DCM Customer Service at will be asked for identification regardless of perform necessary functions to aid in the long- expected this fall and to start gearing up for 873-4817 where they will be happy to assist whether a window decal is present or not. term survival of soil and turf grass health. the upcoming holidays. ˛ you. Parking On The Grass Community Center Pool We have noticed many residents parking on We have found that someone has used the the grass at various locations — home, com- Indigo Community Pool on a number of occa- mon area, post offices, etc. Please refrain from [email protected]. Two Bunco groups are in place. One group meets the third Monday of the month and the like to coordinate this effort or just want to second group meets the fourth Tuesday of participate contact me, 861-4564, or Marie De- each month. Twelve women are in each group shommes at 484-0897. and they meet at different homes. Play begins Our second annual Oktoberfest is Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. Again, contact Heddy for more in- at 5 p.m.! Neighbors will be enjoying German formation. sausage, sauerkraut, hard pretzels, potato sal- Numerous new homes are near completion ad, Black Forest cake and beverages. Cost is $8 in our community, which makes this a great at the door. (Please e-mail me if you plan on time to join John Pod and Bob Davis on their attending, as we need a fairly accurate count, welcome committee. They need volunteers to thanks.) Helen Boros is leading our enthusias- personally greet neighbors in their immedi- tic planning group, which includes Henrietta ate area. Your responsibilities would include Westlye, Cindy Lafrance, Cookie Caposello, handing out an information packet; sharing Kathy Brouillard (thanks to Harold Brouillard Ocala and On Top of the World information; for making our tickets), Wendy Goldhill and and answering transition concerns. They also Gloria Horvath. Helen has created three beau- Candler Hills need someone to lead Newbie Night, an in- tiful baskets (I had a sneak peak) of authentic Mary Pat Gifﬁn formation-driven evening for new residents. German foods, wine, beer, cookies and candy. If you’re interested in helping out contact Indigo East These baskets will be raffled off. I sure hope John or Bob. John can be reached at 873-3869 Allie Gore to buy one of the lucky tickets! While many of us are connected to the Inter- ([email protected]) and Bob’s number is 237- Our First Friday community gatherings net and receive John Podkomorski’s monthly 9332 ([email protected]). have been cancelled in September and Octo- newsletter, which lists numerous community Are you interested in bowling? The On How fortunate we are to be in beautiful ber due to other activities being scheduled so activities and events, there are still neighbors Top of the World bowling league started last Florida in the fall! Great weather is on the close to the first Friday of the month. who depend on print news. Besides, the snow- month at AMF West. Contact Micki Lander if way. Get out and enjoy your yard, walk the In November we have a casual presentation birds are just returning and may have lost you would like to join the league. Her number labyrinth in Sholom Park, visit the manatees scheduled. This speaker is a former policeman track of what’s happening at Candler Hills; is 369-8977 ([email protected]). at Homosassa. who educates folks in commonsense ways to and others may decide to participate in some Candler Women’s Club has resumed its ac- The snowbirds are slowly heading our way. protect themselves and their property. Re- of these activities now that they are settled. tivities. Join the women for a cultural or social Welcome! I hope you have returned with a de- member to bring a snack to share, and your Candler Hills Ladies Golf Association held event. For more information call, Lynda Feld sire to enjoy and maybe even give a little back personal beverage. Please e-mail me (or call) its first meeting of the season recently. The at 237-6568 ([email protected]). to our community. There are so many areas in by Oct. 26 if you plan to attend the Nov. 2 board provided a delicious lunch and Carol Dinner for Six is also back after taking the need of our hands and hearts. I invite you to First Friday, gathering. If there is not enough Joseph shared information on interclub play. summer off. This is a great way to meet new find a volunteer opportunity that pleases you interest I would like to extend the courtesy of The women are planning a Christmas luncheon neighbors for delicious meals and conversa- and become a valued participant. notifying him in advance. Thank you for your and Barbara Massachi is looking at various tion. For more information contact Carolyn and Indigo East neighbors who have made help. restaurants and dates for our outing. In lieu Sherman Axinn at 873-8731 (axinn06@yahoo. changes in contact information or who need Would you like to meet neighbors through of a gift exchange, we’ve decided to contrib- com). to be added to the newsletter, events and ac- a book club? The book club meets once a ute $10 each to a charity. Several women are Lastly, I’ll mention the Excursion Club, tivities or directory distribution lists please month at the community center. Joyce Diek- golfing at On Top of the World Ladies Harvest which meets the first Tuesday of each month contact one of the following people. Nancy man is the person to contact, 817-1364, or Invitational this month and others are playing at 6:30 p.m. at Candler Community Center. Di- Ludvik is the keeper of the Indigo East Di- [email protected]. The next Ladies in the Pro/Ladies tournament at Candler Hills ane Podkomorski welcomes suggestions and rectory. Updates or changes in any contact Luncheon is scheduled for Oct. 19, 11:30 a.m. Golf Club. volunteers to lead an excursion. It’s not a lot information can be communicated to her Be looking for more information via e-mail. It’s While the Candler Men’s Golf Association of work and you get to do what you want. Give at [email protected] or 369-9973. time again to gather at the community center hosts its member/guest, the women will be Diane a call at 873-3869 ([email protected]). Roger Schwartz is the editor of our newslet- for Game Night (second Tuesday and fourth on playing golf at other courses, shopping or If you have stories to share, activities to an- ter, The Gazette, which is e-mailed to neigh- Thursday monthly, 6 p.m.). Anyone interested touring Princess Diana’s dress collection at nounce that would be of interest to Candler bors. Roger can be reached at 861-4774 or in helping with Game Nights at our commu- the Appleton Museum. Hills residents, please call me at 854-8545 or [email protected]. I am the keeper nity center? Let me hear from you. Heddy Racinowski said there’s still space e-mail me at [email protected]. of the activities and events distribution list. Until next month remember, enjoy life; this available on the Girlfriends’ Cruise, Monday, Your comments and suggestions are wel- Unless you specify differently, if you update is not a dress rehearsal! ˛ Feb. 25, to Saturday, March 1. E-mail her at come. ˛ any one of the three of us we share the information with each other. My contact information is below. If you prefer not to receive the e-mails, The Gazette or have your contact information in the directory, please inform one of us. I welcome announcements, suggestions for community activities (you would like to facilitate), and/or any input you have for this column. I am available at 861-4564 [email protected]. Thank-you. Are you interested in being part of a neighborhood phone tree? The goal is to have neighbors, who do not have e-mail, share information with each other via phone. If you would Auto • Home • Golf Cart • Flood • Motor Home Medicare Supplements • Health • Life

Home of the Friendship Center Prayer Bearer Ministry at On Top of the World Communities We are located on 110th Street, one mile west of the intersection of 8441 SW SR 200, Suite 117 SR 200 and 110th Street (turn west at the entrance Ocala, FL 34481 to Oak Run) ALL are welcome — Fast, competitive rates. Please call we are non-denominational Rev. G.T. Alles, Pastor 352-351-3111 Sunday Worship at 10 a.m. www.feroinsurance.com Call us at 237-0763 Better yet, come visit! Travelers of Florida • Florida Family • Tower Hill • & Others October 2007 The World News® 7 Master the Congratulations Anniversaries B i r t h d a y s Possibilities New Residents Goes Online The popular Master the Possibilities education program continues to grow by leaps and bounds. We expect 12,000 enrollments this year. In order to make class registration more convenient, we will be adding ONLINE registrations beginning Sept. 27 at 8 a.m. for Fall (October-November) classes. We will contin- Lions Club Republican ue to take phone registrations and walk-ins. Dianne Lovely This is simply another way to allow students Club to register at their convenience! (This will replace e-mail currently used). On Top Of The World Lions Club would like Tony Tortora To register on-line follow these step-by- to welcome Marty Schley. Marty has already step instructions: been helping us out before she even became a • Go to www.MasterthePossibilities.com. member of the club. The Annual Holiday Dinner will be held on Harold Mitchell Nov. 9 in the Arbor Conference Center. Tick- • To view classes without registering as a Congratulations to Ralph Mills, Tony and ets are on sale at the Oct. 12 meeting. Birthday member or student simply click Class Sched- Rita Cacciotto and Darlene Larue. Each of Annual dues of $5 are due in January and ule on the menu. Select the month you wish to these Lions received the Governor Achieve- will be collected at each meeting starting in view. Classes are listed chronologically. ment Award. October. • To enroll for classes online you must be Remember the Trash and Treasure Sale is a member. To register as a new member, click The campaign season has started. Several Sept. 29 from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the park- Republicans have declared their intent to run Log In on the main menu and then click Regis- ing lot of Park Avenue Bank. If by any chance ter at the bottom of the page. Fill in all blanks for local offices. It has been our practice in Welcome it rains, the new date will be Oct. 6 from 8 a.m. the past to invite all Republican candidates to on registration form and click Sign Up. As a to 1 p.m. returning member you will simply click Log In attend our meetings. They are usually invited Don’t forget the Tacky Tea is Oct. 18 at and enter your User Name and Password. to speak at one meeting after they have of- noon. Tickets are on sale in the Health & Rec- • To register for a class, click Class Sched- ficially filed and will always be recognized as to reation Ballroom from 8 to 10 a.m. Mondays, ule in the main menu. Select the month you present when they attend. Our meetings are Wednesdays and Fridays. Tickets are $9 per a wish to view. Classes are listed chronologi- the best place to get to know the candidates person. Be sure not to miss this spectacular cally. Click on the class name. Click Register and what they stand for. We present the can- event. Second Chance Consignment Shop is for this Class. You will notice that on the right didates for your convenience so you can be On Top of doing our fashions and assorted salads and hand side of the screen you can see the num- better informed when you go to vote. desserts will be provided by our Lions. ber of seats available for the class. If there Looking stateside, we will be faced with a are no seats available you can click Notify Me Members of the Lions Club collect used ink decision to modify the property tax laws to the World and you will receive an email notifying you if jet cartridges, laser cartridges and old cell ease the burden for those who buy new or re- a seat opens. If you wish to cancel this class, phones throughout the year. These items are sale homes at current prices. Those who have click Cancel This Class to remove it from your gathered by members and shipped to a recy- been residents of Florida for a long time and schedule. cle center. The monies reimbursed are used choose to stay in the same home may opt for Anthony F. and Maria Galonardo, 8534 S.W. 86th • To view any classes you are registered for to send blind and special needs children with the existing system and limit the increase in Terrace, Candler Hills East or to make changes to your account, Log In and multiple handicaps to the Florida Lions Camp, annual appraisal. Who benefits from this tax Nancy L. Baldwin, 8634 S.W. 88th Loop, Candler click My Account. Here you can view or print located in Lake Wales on Tiger Lake. Our mem- proposal? Come to the next meeting and we Hills East any classes that you are currently enrolled in. bers are currently in the process of expanding can discuss the facts. ˛ Barry E. and Sandra W. Ripple, 8619 S.W. 87th St., You can also cancel a class at any time our collection throughout the local area. For Candler Hills East • Classes registered for on-line will con- the convenience of our On Top of the World Ronald and Anne Luehrs, 8360 S.W. 84th Loop, tinue to be paid for at the Education Office residents, there is a collection box downstairs Candler Hills East before or at the beginning of the class. If you in the Health & Recreation Building on top of Dennis Onushco and Shirley K. Hamilton, 8310 are an On Top of the World resident, please the counter underneath the stairs. S.W. 79th Circle, Indigo East remember to bring your ID when paying for Thanks to all who participated to date, I am Francis G. Wargo Sr. and Barbara Wargo, 8743 your class. very proud to say this program gave us the S.W. 83rd Circle, Candler Hills East • If you are registered online and a change ability to send four children to camp this year. James E. Youngman Sr. and Marilyn A. occurs to your class, we will notify you via This would not have been possible without all the donations given to this program. What Youngman, 8399 S.W. 82nd Loop, Candler email or by phone (if you do not have email). a great job. I believe with the awareness of Hills East ˛ The message will come from the address [email protected] (this is a non-reply this program, we can only increase the num- email). Please add this to your contacts to ber of children we send to camp next year. avoid notifications going into your junk mail. If you know of any business that you think Register early — our classes fill quickly! would like to make a difference in a child’s life If you’d like to learn more about this new, through this program, please contact Diana or more convenient way to register, stop by the Hector Rocafort at 873-1166. Education Office located in the Circle Square We had a wonderful talk by Robin McClea Democratic Commons Town Center, Monday through Fri- who is the director of the Appleton Museum day 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or call 861-9751 — we’ll Of Arts. Robin talked about the beautiful art Club be happy to answer your questions. arrangements and sculptures at the museum. Thanks for your continued support. See The Appleton Museum is located on Northeast Lee Wittmer Emergency After-Hours you in class! ˛ Silver Springs Boulevard and it really is a place Phone Number to see. The general meeting of the Democrats Club DCM Cable: As I always say, become a Lion. To join the on Tuesday, Oct. 16, will be held in Suites E 236-OTOW (236-6869) Lions Club, call membership chairman Estelle and F of the Arbor Club Conference Center 873-4817 Clark at 861–7358. ˛ and will commence at 7 p.m. with refreshments served at 6:30 p.m. Our speaker will be Mike Sizemore, former PROFESSIONAL • THOROUGH • OLD FASHIONED SERVICE • ATTENTIVE • STATE-OF-THE-ART • ATTENTIVE • SERVICE FASHIONED OLD • THOROUGH • PROFESSIONAL chair of the Marion County Democratic Com- EXPERIENCED • PROFESSIONAL • THOROUGH • OLD FASHIONED SERVICE • mittee. Mike is presently serving on the Mar- ion Soil and Water Conservation Board. The board is working to preserve and to protect our major springs. This certainly affects the quality of our drinking water. Mike will be a candidate in the forthcoming election for a seat on the Marion County Board of Commissioners. Come and hear him talk about the issues that concern Marion County. All interested parties are invited to attend this meeting. Come hear our speaker. Also find out what the On Top of the World Demo- crats are all about. ˛ Breast Cancer OPEN SATURDAYS Awareness Luncheon Breast Cancer Awareness and the Longa- New Patients Accepted • Walk-Ins Welcome berger Basket Company are joining forces to support research efforts in finding a cure for breast cancer. One in every eight women will DOT Physicals be diagnosed with breast cancer in her life- FAA Cert. Pilot Physicals time. The Longaberger Company carries a spe- Immigration Physicals cialty line, Horizon of Hope, and raises funds to reach out to millions of women. Diagnostic Ultrasound The Dunnellon/West Marion Relay for Life & X-Ray on Premises will benefit from the proceeds of the luncheon, the Longaberger basket sales, silent auctions, ADMISSIONS TO raffles and door prizes. Mark your calendar Dr. Adam Alpers with the date: Sept. 29 at 11 a.m. at Bently’s Board Certiﬁed LOCAL HOSPITALS Restaurant, US 41S in Dunnellon. Tickets are available by calling Sherry at Providing Old-Fashioned Service in Today’s Busy World 489-2121 or Alma at 489-1660. ˛ Family Practice �� 861-5444 �� Open: Monday thru Friday 8:30 am to 5 pm • Saturday 9 am to 1 pm �� 103rd St. Plaza • 8602A SW Hwy 200, Ocala �� Across from Publix, Next to Big Lots �� MEDICARE • BC/BS • AETNA • CIGNA • TRI-CARE • UNITED • AND MOST INSURANCES �� PROFESSIONAL • EXPERIENCEDTHOROUGH • OLD FASHIONED SERVICE • ATTENTIVE • STATE-OF-THE-ART • PROFESSIONAL • THOROUGH • OLD FASHIONED SERVICE • �� 8 The World News® October 2007

On Top ofOTOW the BUS World SCHEDULE Bus Schedule PICK-UP ROUTE TIME

Crescent Ridge 1 & 2 97th Lane – 99th Ave – 96th St 8:45 am Americana Village 89th Ct. Rd – 85th Terr. Rd. 9:02 am Friendship Village 96th Lane – 84th Terr – 93rd St 9:05 am Friendship Colony 83rd Terr – 90th St – 87th Ave – 97th St 9:05 am Friendship Park 97th St – 94th Lane 9:07 am Friendship Village 89th Ct Rd – 92nd St Renaissance 9:10 am Williamsburg 90th St – 91st Cir East 91st Cir West 9:10 am Providence 90th St – SW 96th Terr – SW 92nd Pl Rd - 96th Ct Rd 9:15 am Avalon Arbor Club 9:25 am Circle Square Cultural Center 9:30 am Exit Community 9:35 am

OCALA RUN: TUE.,WED.,TH & FRI ARRIVE PICKUP

Lowe’s 9:45 am 11:20 am Paddock Mall 9:50 am 11:40 am Wal-Mart Superstore 10:00 am 11:40 am 1st run Target 10:15 am 11:40 am K-Mart 10:15 am 11:45 am Gaitway Plaza 10:27 am 11:45 am

Paddock Mall 11:50 am Wal-Mart Superstore 11:55 am 1:40 pm Target 12:00 pm 1:40 pm 2nd run K-Mart 12:00 pm 1:40 pm Gaitway Plaza 12:00 pm 1:40 pm Paddock Mall (Final Pickup) 1:45 pm Publix (Final Stop of the Day) Heath Brook � Hour

Thursday Grocery Run (local Publix) 4:16 pm 5:15 pm Sam’s Club – 3rd Friday of the Month 1:00 pm 2:30 pm Beall’s (Hwy 200/CR 484) 2nd Friday of the Month 9:50 am 11:40 am (No regular runs – only Hwy 200 west of On Top of the World)

Photo by Bob Woods OTOW Bus Scheduled Rev 01 – Revised 8/9/2007. Leave the driving to On Top of the World Communities bus driver Jean Pryor. THE #1 Take The Free Bus GOLF CAR IN THE WORLD to Run Your Errands AUTHORIZED BY BOB WOODS Jean makes her scheduled runs Tuesday WORLD NEWS WRITER through Friday only. Besides Lowe’s the bus makes stops at the Paddock Mall, Wal-Mart Su- Did you know that one of the services pro- DEALER perstore, Target, K-Mart and the Gaitway Pla- vided by On Top of the World is our own bus za. If you are not familiar with Gaitway Plaza service? As the bus driver stated to me, “it is a that is where T.J. Maxx and Office Depot are. service offered for the community by the com- The neighborhood bus also stops each af- munity.” GOLF & UTILITY VEHICLES, Inc. ternoon before returning to On Top of the The bus driver, Jean Pryor, has been trans- World at Publix, located in the Heath Brook porting On Top of the World residents all over Commons for a half hour stop. Each Thursday the area locally and in Ocala for the past two afternoon the bus makes a grocery run to Pub- years and she told me she has held a commer- 8820 SW Hwy. 200 lix located in Steeplechase Plaza as well as one cial driver’s license for the past 15 years. Just run a month to Sam’s Club and Beall’s. talking to her I received the feelings that she (7 miles West of I-75) Please check the published schedules that is a very caring, well-spoken lady — a lady of are available on the bus and behind the infor- deep caring concerns for her passengers. 352-861-7433 mation desk located in the downstairs of the There is no charge for this bus service. It H&R Building. The schedule is also printed in is available to all residents of On Top of the the front of your On Top of the World phone World. The 21-seat bus has some 25 sched- book on page 18 or call 856-8707 for addi- uled stops within our community, and Jean tional information. COME BY & DRIVE ONE OF OUR said that she has at times picked up a few Jean told me that there has been only twice passengers en route to a scheduled stop. “Not that she has made her scheduled stops in the very often.” she said,” as those desiring to AFFORDABLE MODELS TODAY! two years she has been driving our neighbor- travel by the bus are usually at the scheduled hood bus that no one wanted to go anywhere. stops waiting for me.” Usually she has between one and 12 passen- Jean emphasized many times to me that gers daily making the trip and at each stop the safety of the passengers is her primary she lets passengers off she emphasizes to ENJOY THE SMOOTH RIDE concern. Jean also told me concerning the them the time and place for her return. Jean safety of her passengers that she not only has told me, “On my watch no one has been left to watch the road in front of the bus, she has AND EASE OF HANDLING behind. At each stop there is a designated to keep her eyes pealed in all directions. Just place for pickup.” speaking to this lady behind the wheel she takes her job very seriously and especially the Jean went on to add that the schedule is safety of those riding her bus. not set in stone. “I can’t control traffic,” she • New Golf Cars Jean starts early in the morning getting the stated. She told me that her first and main bus ready for her day’s run. Her first pickup concern is her passengers. “I try to keep all • Remanufactured Golf Cars is in the Crescent Ridge section starting at my passengers happy.” 8:45 a.m. continuing through all nine neigh- The community bus is a service provided • All Cars Come with Brand New Batteries borhoods before her last pickup at 9:35 a.m. by On Top of the World. There are no reasons and are Fully Guaranteed at the Circle Square Cultural Center for those why more folks in all our communities don’t residents residing in Indigo East and Candler utilize this service. It is free. It is safe. It saves Hills. It takes approximately 50 minutes to on gasoline. You don’t have to fight the traffic Trade-ins Welcome • Financing Available complete her scheduled rounds of pickups and all you have to do is sit back and enjoy before departing for those set stops along the the ride. 200 corridor east of the interstate beginning As the old saying goes, “ … leave the driv- with Lowe’s. ing to us.” So, leave the driving to Jean. ˛ 352-861-7433 (RIDE)

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RECREATION CENTER FITNESS SCHEDULE

HEALTH AND RECREATION CENTER GROUP EXERCISE SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1ST 2007 *DENOTES A FEE BASED CLASS Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 7:15 Oyxcise Oyxcise Oyxcise Oyxcise Oyxcise Oyxcise Aerobics Room 20 min. DVD 20 min. DVD 20 min. DVD 20 min. DVD 20 min. DVD 12:15 Fitness 8:00-8:50 Cardio Mix Condition & Stretch Cardio Mix Condition & Stretch Cardio Mix 20 Min. Aerobics Room Mary Pat Cammy Donna Cammy Cammy Sunday Happenings 9:00-9:50 Circuit Burn&Firm Tai Qi Po* Circuit Burn&Firm Tai Qi Po* Circuit Burn&Firm Oyxcise Cammy Dennis Aerobics Room Mary Pat Frank Mary Pat Frank Mary Pat 12:15 WALKING ON WALKING ON 20 Min. 9:00 TOP OF TOP OF Fall into Fitness THE WORLD!!! THE WORLD!!! Fall marks the transition from summer into winter. Days get shorter and cooler. People in 10:00-10:30 Balanced Body Balanced Body most parts of the country feel melancholy about the chill of winter on the horizon. Here, Aerobics Room Mary Pat Mary Pat at On Top of the World and in Central Florida, we welcome a reprieve from the hot, humid 10:30-11:15 Light Aerobics Light Aerobics Light Aerobics Florida sun, and the return of friends from Aerobics Room Mary Pat Mary Pat Mary Pat summer travels. With the cooler days, we can think about taking our fitness routine outside. 10:30-11:15 Power Aerobics Power Aerobics Power Aerobics For, example, what better place to walk then H&R Ballroom Kitti Kitti Kitti On Top of The World. That’s what the fitness 12:00-1:00 Cybex Orientation staff is doing with residents in a special six- week walking program. Our theme, “Walking Fitness Center Howie On Top of the World,” is being proudly dis- 12:15 Oyxcise Oyxcise Oyxcise Oyxcise Oyxcise played by our staff on T-shirts that read, “Ask Aerobics Room 20 min. DVD 20 min. DVD 20 min. DVD 20 min. DVD 20 min. DVD me how I walked 26 in 6?” Well we want you to 3:00-4:00 Your New Power* Your New Power* join us and walk 26 miles in six weeks and if Aerobics Room Howie Howie you do (and are one of the first 130 people to "WALKING ON TOP OF THE WORLD" a new and exciting tness challenge brought to you by your Health and Recreation Center! You will sign up!) you will get one of these T-shirts! “Walking On Top of the World” is a com- have 6 weeks to walk a Marathon. Join us twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays for walking classes to help you achieve your goal of prehensive walking program that helps you 26 miles in 6 weeks! All participants will receive a log to record their miles. Complete the marathon and get a T-Shirt!!! accomplish the goal of walking a marathon in six weeks! We hold walking classes to assist with proper form and technique and supply you with walking logs and punch cards to record the miles you walk. This program starts on Oct. 1 so be sure to stop by the Fitness dancing are all aerobic activities, they chal- pros. Especially if you watch players who have Center for all the details! lenge and recruit your muscle fibers different- a style similar to yours. If you want to learn Walking with your friends is a great begin- ly! With a variety of exercises, your strength about footwork, disregard the ball; just watch ning to an exercise program. If you stop by the increases will be more balanced and you won’t the players’ feet. If you want to learn about Health & Recreation Building, you’ll see how overuse a specific muscle and create an imbal- court positioning, observe when the players committed we are to bring you a variety of ance. Muscle imbalances can lead to joint pain, stay back and when they come to net; or, if wellness programs. Our goal is to meet mul- poor posture and injury. We are here to as- pulled wide, watch how they recover, so they tiple preferences and fitness capabilities. sist you and answer questions, so if you need don’t leave too much open space, in which If you are one of the “resident regulars” at some help with implementing a cross training the opponent can hit the ball. Watch when the exercise classes and in the gym, remember it approach to your fitness program stop by and players hit with topspin and when they use is always prudent to re-evaluate your current see us! This is a great time of year to “fall” underspin, etc. program from time to time and see if changes into fitness!! Tennis Tip: Hitting on the Rise would be beneficial. When it comes to existing If you missed our Fabulous Friday class last In case you haven’t figured it out already, programs, “cross training” proves to be suc- month, you’ll want to participate in the next there is a lot of ground to cover on a tennis cessful in balancing your workouts and pre- one. More than 100 people participated in the court and not much time to do it. The trick venting overuse injuries. class jam-packed with cross training. The H&R to doing it well is to position yourself so you “Cross training” simply means that you are ballroom exploded with energy as Mary Pat, Arbor Club maximize your court coverage while limiting doing a variety of different types of exercises. Kitti and I led the group with low impact aero- your opponent’s. How do you do this? One of Ensure that your current fitness program chal- bics; then challenged balance skills with lad- Tennis the best ways I know is to take the ball on the der drills and even volleyball (we played with lenges cardio, strength and flexibility. If you Jorge Privat rise. That means hitting it while it’s still as- are a “creature of habit” and do the same exact balloons!). cending after the bounce. workout every time you will not be maximiz- Fabulous Friday will be a special class of- When players first learn to hit ground- ing your opportunity to improve your fitness. fered once every quarter. We will keep you strokes, they are taught to let the ball bounce You may be overusing some muscle groups, posted on the next Fabulous Friday event! Hello everyone! I would like to wish a very and then make contact as it is descending. That which over time could cause an imbalance in New instructors join our fitness team! happy fall to all of you. The weather is finally is easier, but it also forces you to move farther your muscular system. A good example of a Please be sure to welcome our newest mem- more pleasant and more conducive to play- back in the court, limiting your hitting options cross training approach might look something bers of the On Top of the world fitness instruc- ing tennis. I believe everybody needed a break and giving your opponent more of a chance to like this: tor team. Barbara Day teaches Shallow Water from the ladder, so we stopped it for a few weeks, but as you know we are restarting it get into an attacking position. By stepping up • MONDAY: Brisk walk for two miles followed Aerobics on Tuesday and Thursday mornings and tracking the ball early, you give yourself by 30 minutes of stretching at 9:15 a.m. at the Arbor Club. Donna Zelinski again early this month. Participation was very good the first time around, and I expect it to more options, shrink the size of the court you • TUESDAY: Conditioning class that focuses teaches Cardio Mix on Wednesday mornings have to cover, and take precious time away on strength training at H&R, and Frank Gonzalez instructs Tai Qi be even better this time. We will also start a “Smash and Bash” social from your opponent. Make sure you take the • WEDNESDAY: Water Aerobics class Po (pronounced Tie-Chee-Po) on Tuesday and tennis activity one evening during the week ball early, on the rise and try to make con- • THURSDAY: Walk on the treadmill, strength Thursday mornings at H&R. All of our new in- tact within your comfort zone. Moving up to train on the machines structors come to us with a wealth of knowl- for those interested in playing some tennis before going to a restaurant, and will reinstate hit the ball early may take you into “no man’s • FRIDAY: Aerobics class or Line Dancing or edge and experience in their respective fields land.” If you are confident that your ball is a Get Fit While You Sit Class … be sure to give one of these classes a try! our tennis exchange with our friends from the Spruce Creek Community in Belleview. forcing ball, continue to move forward, inside • SATURDAY AND SUNDAY: Play tennis, golf, For a complete listing of our class offerings the service court. If you feel that your ball is take a walk, or ride your bicycle and descriptions please stop by H&R or the In spite of the heat, we continued to have not a forcing ball, move back behind the base- While walking, water aerobics and line Arbor Club. ˛ meets with our friends and neighbors from Oak Run. The teams headed by Betty Bussen- line, otherwise you will be playing defensibly, ger and Norma Higgins split the honors in two digging balls off your feet. occasions, and I would like to congratulate all Slice them up. Players traditionally use the team players for their efforts and their spirit slice as a conservative shot. It’s a safe play PORTER & PORTER of fair play, win or lose. that takes pace off your opponent’s ball and In the latter part of August, we all had the stays low. In fact, it’s particularly effective in opportunity to watch the U.S. Open, and I was returning heavy topspin balls on the rise to PAINTING, LLC very pleased to hear that many of you showed the backhand side. Hitting a shoulder-high Quality Work Interior/Exterior a lot of interest and follow the results on a backhand off a heavy topspin ball is tough Reasonable Rates Licensed & daily basis. If not the best, it was one of the with one or two hands, but it’s especially hard for one-handers. 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ARBOR CLUB FITNESS & AQUATIC SCHEDULE

ARBOR CLUB FITNESS SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1ST 2007 *DENOTES A FEE BASED CLASS Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday WALKING ON WALKING ON Open 9:00 TOP OF TOP OF Swim THE WORLD !!! THE WORLD !!! 9:15-10:00 Deep Water Shallow Water Deep Water Shallow Water Deep Water Sunday Ask Arbor Club Aerobics* Aerobics* Aerobics* Aerobics* Aerobics* Open the Trainer Indoor Pool Cammy Barbara Joan Barbara Joan Swim Yoga* Advanced Yoga* Yoga* Howard Williams 9:15-10:15 Ronnese Ronnese Ronnese AC Ballroom Fitness Room AC Ballroom Hello seasoned residents! Fall is here and 10:00-10:45 Gentle Aqua* Gentle Aqua* it’s a great time to jump-start your fitness Walking Pool Pat Pat program. I am once again going to talk about the importance of strength training for the 10:15-11:15 Light Yoga* Light Yoga* seasoned population. Yes I said seasoned Fitness Room Claudia Claudia population — it has a better ring than senior Advanced Balance Let's Dance* population. It cannot be stressed enough the importance as we grow older to strength train 10:30-11:30 Training* Kitti to avoid sarcopenia. That is age-related loss of Ronnese 2nd Thursday of lean body mass, muscle strength and muscle Fitness Room the month function. Strength training reduces the signs 11:45-12:30 Get Fit While Get Fit While Get Fit While and symptoms of sarcopenia and the following: Arbor Club You Sit You Sit You Sit • Arthritis Ballroom Kitti Kitti Kitti • Diabetes 1:30-2:15 Shallow Water Shallow Water • Osteoporosis • Obesity Arbor Club Aerobics* Aerobics* • Back pain Indoor Pool Cammy Mary Pat • Depression "WALKING ON TOP OF THE WORLD" a new and exciting tness challenge brought to you by your Health and Recreation Center! You will Arthritis Relief have 6 weeks to walk a Marathon. Join us twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays for walking classes to help you achieve your goal of This is what we talked about in my last article. Tufts University recently completed 26 miles in 6 weeks! All participants will receive a log to record their miles. Complete the marathon and get a T-Shirt!!! a strength-training program with older/seasoned men and women with moderate to se- vere knee osteoarthritis. The results of this sleep by strength training. Who doesn’t want 16-week program showed that strength train- can offer you! the call and came in for a consultation. She that? Strength training can provide a 15 per- ing decreased pain by 43 percent, increased made a commitment to try personal training cent increase in metabolic rate, which is an Other News muscle strength and general performance, im- Good Bye Marie Lindenmuth. Marie has per- once and is still training three times a week enormous factor for weight loss and long- proved clinical signs and symptoms of disease, sonal trained with me since I came here in June with me religiously. term weight control. and decreased disability. The effectiveness of 2006. She always had a smile and a fiery She came in with rheumatoid arthritis, of strength training to ease pain was just as Improved Glucose Control spirit. Recently she has moved to the Boston weak legs and poor balance. She now does 30 potent, if not more potent than medications. More than 18 million Americans have type area to be near her daughter and brother and chair stands, ball squats, and leg presses 90 Similar effects have been seen in patients with 2 diabetes—a staggering 300 percent increase just happens to be next to the biggest mall pounds. This is from starting at about four rheumatoid arthritis. We have an Arthritis over the past 40 years—and the numbers are in the Northeast. She will be dearly missed by or five chair stands. Martha’s hobbies include Water Class on Tuesday and Thursday at the steadily climbing. Recent studies have shown all that knew her at On Top of the World. I do shopping and eating at nice restaurants. She Arbor Club at 10:15 a.m. taught by Arthritis that strength training provided dramatic im- have her e-mail though! now can get out of the car much easier, shop Foundation certified Pat Woodbury. provements in glucose control that is compa- much longer and get up from a restaurant rable to taking diabetes medication. Your New Power Class chair or booth with ease. Hey, we all have our Balance and Reduction of Falls We meet on Mondays and Wednesdays at priorities that improve our quality of life. I As people age, poor balance and flexibility Healthy State of Mind 3 p.m. in the fitness center group exercise asked Martha what her favorite thing about contribute to falls and broken bones. These Strength training provides similar improve- room. We balance on balls, work our abdomi- personal training was. Her response, “I just fractures can result in significant disabil- ments in depression as anti-depressant medi- nals, strengthen the whole body, and increase have a much more positive outlook, feel my- ity and in some cases, fatal complications. cations. Strength training produces a helpful flexibility. This class is all about improvement self improving, and just feel better.” Strengthening exercises increase a person’s biochemical change in the brain and also in- in yourself and having fun. Feel free to drop flexibility and balance, which decrease the creases self-confidence and self esteem. The by and see what it’s all about. Trivia Question likelihood of falls. It also decreases the sever- combination of the two has a strong impact on What is sarcopenia? The first three people the seasoned citizens overall quality of life. Tennis Exercise Seminar that get this correct will get a complimentary ity of falls and increases recovery. We have This fall we will be doing a Tennis Exercise a Balanced Body Class by Mary Pat Giffin on 25-minute personal training session. Sleep Improvement Seminar, the date to come. Presently I am tak- That’s it for this month. Keep moving. Monday and Wednesday at 10 a.m. Also the All people who strength train regularly ening tennis lessons from Jorge Privat, so I will afternoon at 3 p.m. on Monday and Wednes- Personal training is available at 854-8707; joy improved sleep quality. As with depres- know what I am talking about. How lucky we e-mail [email protected]. ˛ day we have Your New Power class, which in- sion, the sleep benefits obtained as a result of are to have such a talented tennis director volves strength, balance, and flexibility taught strength training are comparable to treatment who played Davis Cup for Peru here at On Top by yours truly. with medication but without the side effects of the World. His instruction is fantastic and Strengthening of Bone or the expense. I highly recommend anyone wanting to play a OUSE ET ITTER Post-menopausal women can lose one to Healthy Heart Tissue little tennis and get fit to have some lessons H & P S two percent of their bone mass annually. Re- Strength training is important for cardiac from him. Need Someone Reliable to Watch Your Home sults from a study conducted at Tufts Univer- health. Studies have shown that cardiac pa- Member of the Month Or Care For Your Pets While You’re Away? sity, which were published in the Journal of tients gain not only strength and flexibility but I met Martha Stebbins in mid-July of this CALL SUE OF: the American Medical Association in 1998, also aerobic capacity as a result of strength year. She is a sweet septagenerian who has PET LOVE & CARE II showed that strength training Increases Bone training. This has prompted the American never walked into a gym before. She is an On Density and reduces the risk for fractures. Heart Association to recommend strength Top of the World resident of 14 years that Our Walking On Top of the World program training as a way to reduce risk of heart dis- hadn’t been lured yet to the fitness center. 352-598-0245 is another good way to build bone because of ease and as a therapy for patients in cardiac Following the loss of her husband Eldon “Steb- LICENSED — BONDED — INSURED the weight bearing exercise of walking. rehabilitation programs. bie” Stebbins she has been thinking about try- Guaranteed Personal & Professional Service Proper Weight Maintenance These benefits should be enough to get you ing out the fitness center. Finally she made Strength training is crucial to weight con- down to the fitness center or engage in one of trol, because individuals who have more mus- our classes. Orientations are available Tues- cle mass have a higher metabolic rate. That days at noon to show you how to use our fit- means you can burn more calories in your ness center. 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Photo by Ray Cech Balanced Body class participants use weights, balls and even sunglasses to enhance their balance and coordination. Class Teaches How to Learn Not To Fall

BY MARY PAT GIFFIN her down — she participates in Lite Aerobics and maintain independence requires strong WORLD NEWS WRITER and Balanced Body classes and volunteers at muscles, balance and endurance. That’s why the library. regular physical activity or exercise helps to While walking one morning Eileen Langville, Everyone is at risk for falls and the risk improve and prevent the decline of muscle 83, could feel herself going toward the right. Test increases as we age. For example, more than strength, balance and endurance, all risk fac- “I pushed myself the other way, toward a tree” one-third of the people over 65 have at least tors for falling. The Surgeon General’s report to gain balance. Shortly, thereafter she was di- one fall each year. Falls are the major cause of on physical activity and health recommends agnosed with vertigo (dizziness), an uncom- disability and death in seniors. people of all ages to perform moderate physi- Yourself fortable feeling of motion when there is no ac- The ability to perform daily activities cal activity on five or more days a week. tual movement. But she doesn’t let that slow Here are just a few of the nu- “I worry about breaking a limb or getting hurt,” said Luz Leon, 63, who can be found at merous exercises we do in Bal- the Health & Recreation fitness center most anced Body. Try them at home, days of the week, working out and partici- or better yet, join us on Mondays pating in aerobic classes. “Exercise keeps my joints lubricated and helps keep me stronger, and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. at K. Jean Joviak, M.D. younger and more energized. Besides, it’s fun H&R in the aerobics room. The Board Certified Family Medicine to meet your neighbors and talk about differ- class is free. These may sound ent things, like medications, diets, and stocks. It keeps your mind going, too.” simple but you may find them Lorraine McSweeney, 74, has osteoporosis difficult to perform. Now accepting adult patients and her bone density test has improved because she exercises. She participates in Cardio • Maintain balance while stand- Burn and Firm and Square Dances three times ing still with one foot in front of West Marion Medical Plaza a week. the other. 4600 SW 46th Court “My balance is bad. I used to walk on rocks. Now, I�m kind of shaky,” admits Ernestine • Maintain balance while mak- Suite 250 352-237-4055 Pryor, who does Lite Aerobics to keep fit and ing multi-directional leans. improve her balance. Weight isn’t an issue • Maintain balance while turn- Ocala FL 34474 Hours by appointment with Ernestine but she recognizes balance Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. problems can reduce her independence. ing in four corners and then add In spite of a “severely injured foot,” Patti a head turn. Kirshner attends Balance Body because “this class is helping me re-balance and strengthen • Maintain balance while shut- my legs.” ting one or both eyes while per- She’s not the only one who finds balance forming above variations. exercises helpful. Lillie Gasell has “a greater feeling of security” since doing balance exer- • Maintain balance while kick- cises. ing a ball in a circle with a few “I want to avoid tripping over my own two friends. feet and (continue) walking,” echoes Shirley Killpatrick. Poor balance can interfere with activities of daily living, such as walking, getting up and merous classes at H&R can make a difference out of your chair or simply leaning over to in your life. pick up your grandchild. That’s why a regu- Remember, inactive people are more likely lar exercise routine of any kind, from walking to fall because their reserves of energy, mus- and bicycling to participating in one of the nu- cle tone and alertness are reduced. ˛ 12 The World News® October 2007

or start one. Beneﬁts Doctors at the School of Medicine at Yoko- hama City University took 34 obese people, measured their blood for strength of immune function and then put them on pretty strict diets for periods ranging from about three to eight months. Then their blood was reana- lyzed. The finding was the immune reaction of the T lymphocytes — key body defenders — nearly doubled after the subjects peeled off an average of about 50 pounds. Another fact is that being overweight en- courages high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes. It might be best to consider that excess body fat is not just something that Kitti’s Corner may hasten the above but rather as a kind of Kitti Surrette toxic condition that may virtually harm every system and organ we have in our body. The benefit that’s most immediate and Finding Your Perfect Goal Weight often most dramatic with weight loss is just about ignored by medical researchers. Yet for Whenever we look at starting a new way hundreds of people it’s real. Do you know? It’s of eating, we’re doing so because we want to simple … you feel better! Can you hear them change our weight to a specific goal we have say … unbelievable … what a difference! … it’s in mind. changed my life. There are several ways you might look at Think about this concept; you’ve turned this: down the force of gravity by 10, 20 even 30 P hot o b y Bob Woods 1. Choosing a number because it would put percent; it’s only natural to feel incredibly T he ne xt Fabulous Fr iday will be in J anuary. your BMI (body mass index) in the healthy cat- lighter on your feet. You breathe easier, and egory. there’s less strain on your back. A whole new, 2. The hope of getting back down to the more active and happier lifestyle becomes weight you were before you got married or available. Get Fit at Fabulous Friday had children. FOOD FOR THOUGHT: while most people view 3. Losing those dress sizes you have grown losing weight as just that — “How much did I into over the last few years (that’s me!). lose?” Look at it as a powerful positive: “Look ≈ Con tinued fr om Page 1 bor Club, you can participate. Whatever our reasons, it’s important to as- what I gained in my life!” If you missed this Fabulous Friday, you will sess that the goal we have is one we can actual’s balance. The fun really began when every- not want to miss the next one. Watch for dates ally achieve. To make sure your ideal weight is Tips one lined up facing each other and balloons and times in the World News and on our lo - a healthy one, let’s look at some guidelines: Out in your car all day? Don’t leave your- were put into play. The balloons were batted cal On Top of the World TV channels. Also, Take a history lesson: Our weight is largely self at the mercy of unhealthy, quick-energy back and forth like playing volleyball. please check the World News for other fitness determined by genetics. So take a look at your solutions. Pack a lunch and/or some healthful Cammy told me that the classes are open programs that are available. Who knows, there parents: Are they thin or have they struggled snacks so that you don’t end up at the drive- to all On Top of the World residents holding might be a program offered that would meet with their weight? This will help each of us to through ordering French fries. Take a one-con- a resident card giving access to H&R facilities. your fancy. set a realistic goal for ourselves. tainer meal. Cook some brown rice and enjoy In other words, if your On Top of the World For additional information on the fitness Look at your life: Wait, genetics isn’t the it with roasted veggies and chopped chicken ID card allows you entrance into the H&R fit - center and offered programs, call 854-8707. only thing that affects our weight. We make or turkey. Be sure to have a small cooler to ness center or the swimming pool at the Ar - ˛ choices every day and develop habits that can keep it from spoiling. Of course, have your alter our weight destiny. Start by assessing water too! your lifestyle beginning with your childhood. Were you an active child or sedentary and Reminder Arts and Craft Fair The Walking On Top Of The World program overweight? What has been the lowest weight you’ve been able to maintain as an adult? will run Oct. 1 through Nov. 12. The goal is that can be used as stocking stuffers. Every ≈ Con tinued fr om Page 1 Have you had children? (OK, guys you can’t to walk four miles per week, for a total of 26 kid, no matter what the age, as well as those use this one.) All of these things will affect miles in six weeks. I’ll be joining in the walk- well as those crafters residing along the 200 kids who are up in years, always like to receive what a healthy weight will be for you now. ing and you don’t know what might go on in corridor. I was told by Debbie some crafters presents in their stockings. Most ladies like to Evaluate your commitment: Look at how my group (fun, fun, fun)! Let’s make a date to are attending from as far away as Orlando. receive personal items as well as something much time and effort you are willing to devote walk together! Hope to see you there! ˛ If for some reason you can’t attend this that can be used in the house reminding them to exercise (that’s where the programs at On year’s fair, don’t worry. Many crafters from On of the person who gave it to them. Top of the World come in) and diet. We’re not Top of the World that will be at the big craft Want a sneak preview of the craft fair? Stop just looking at this for now but for the rest fair also display their creations every Tuesday by the H&R Ballroom on Tuesday mornings of our lives. Having a short-term focus isn’t morning from 9 a.m. until noon in the Health and see what some of our On Top of the World the answer because you may be able to reach & Recreation Ballroom. These local crafters crafters will be exhibiting. This would be the the goal, but you won’t be able to stay there. not only have great gift items for the holidays opportune time to see what these crafters cre- The stronger your commitment, the more but how about that special gift needed for a ate and possibly there will be something you likely it is that you’ll achieve a greater weight house warming, a get-well gift or just a gift of want. Maybe in a different color or size, then loss. Stop right now and evaluate your com- friendship. With our own crafters if you don’t place an order. mitment, put it on paper, hang your commit- see the item you desire in the right color or I stopped over to chat with a gal that is ment on the bathroom mirror, repeat it a few size, give that crafter an order and it will be very proficient in making jewelry. Her name times. Other places to put your commitment: made for you. The local crafters I spoke to all is Cheryl Turnbow, who like the other ladies Find World N e ws on the refrigerator, in your car, on your favor- stated that they take orders. lives right here in On Top of the World. She ite chair. Think of more places to put it, keep- If you plan to attend the annual fair at the makes all types of jewelry from one of a kind ing it fresh in your view, remember a change Inf or ma tion a t Cultural Center, don’t forget refreshments custom jewelry to crafted items utilizing becomes a solid habit after 21 days. can be obtained at Sid’s Coffee Shop or Can - genuine stones. She also makes crystal items www.OnTopoftheWor ldInf o.c om/ Recognize your accomplishments: If you dler Hills Restaurant. If planning to visit the utilizing Swarovski crystals. Cheryl was a se - w or ldne w s are looking to drop 10 to 50 pounds or more, craft exhibits at the H&R Ballroom, don’t for - nior flight attendant with a major airline. She a loss of five pounds might seem like nothing. get refreshments or lunch is obtainable right traveled worldwide, which enabled her to see But research suggests that a five to 10 percent there at the Pub. different art forms in jewelry from many des- reduction in weight can have a significant ef- The Tuesday morning craft event is open to tinations. fect on your health. So, while you’re keeping all and any resident residing in any of the On Not only does Cheryl make all types of your eye on your end goal, make sure to cele- Your Family Barber Shop Top of the World Communities. To get more jewelry, she also repairs most jewelry in her brate the small successes along the way. Each 3 Barbers information on displaying your creations con- home. Like the other lady crafters living here positive step forward brings you that much & Hair Studio No Waiting tact Rene Beck at 854-4918. in On Top of the World she will take orders closer to your goal, and that’s something that Rene Beck told me she has been creating meeting anyone’s desires or special colors or .00 will keep you going. stained class creations for many years. As she designs. Cheryl will also feature hand-knitted All Haircuts $7 Partner: Sometimes it can be a lot of fun and other crafters have told me, these crafts ladies’ pocketbooks at the craft fair. This is Cut & Color $22 • Foil Highlights Available to have a partner who is also changing his or started out as hobbies and friends and friends something she creates when taking a break 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. • 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sat. her way of eating. If one of you wants some- of friends wanted some of their creations and from making jewelry. She has taught special thing not on your eating plan, call each other this is how they got into their craft in a big - jewelry classes for the Master the Possibilities for support. Look at recipes together, share 237-4247 ger way then just calling it a hobby. Rene has out in the Education Center. experiences while eating out. Network with a Citgo Plaza many stained glass creations for use in the The H&R display of crafts runs from Sep - group looking to change their way of eating, 1/4 Mile West of Queen of Peace Church home and in the garden. One of her popular tember through May and offers all types of desired items are stained glass dragonflies artistic crafts and gifts. If you have any ques - that can be displayed in one’s garden. She has tions concerning the crafters at the H&R Ball - also created stained glass inserts for the front room, then call Rene Beck at 854-4918 or if any door along with side door panels for On Top questions arise concerning the annual craft of the World residents. fair at the Cultural Center, call 854-8707. Another crafter is Lois Powers, who creates See you at the craft fair on the 20th or see DR. HARTER many beaded nightlights. She told me she you on Tuesday mornings at the H&R Ball - makes a whole array of items including many room crafters’ display. ˛ & ASSOCIATES

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World Traveler Bill Shampine

This month we shall visit the island of Tai- wan, which is a political hot potato located about 75 miles off the southeastern coast of mainland China. But, before we get into the politics, let’s review its geography. The island is 254 miles long and 89 miles wide, which yields an area slightly larger than Maryland. With a population of more than 22 million people, Taiwan is one of the most densely pop- ulated places in the world. The eastern two- thirds of the island is heavily forested with rugged mountains, while the western third of the island is flat to gently rolling plains that are heavily farmed. The large population centers, including Taipei, the capitol, are located in the west and the north. Evidence of human settlement in Taiwan dates back 30,000 years, although relatively few people lived there until the 16th century. Photo by Anna Lenox The Portuguese were the first Westerners to Bill Shampine successfully bargains for jade in an open-air market in Taipei, Taiwan. see Taiwan when one of their ships sighted the island in 1544 and named it “Ilha For- land China and Taiwan. These conflicting hiking trails, and suffocating humidity. The that fee in their base prices). The world’s tall- mosa,” which means “Beautiful Island.” From claims remain today as one of the potential is- accommodations were about a minus two-star est building is located in Taipei. Since Taiwan that time, the island has been known variously sues that could start another worldwide war. rating, but the locale was fantastic! For exam- is subjected regularly to major earthquakes as Formosa or Taiwan until the 1950s or ‘60s Perhaps the most significant characteristic of ple, the bath towel was about 12” by 18” and and typhoons, I asked one of their engineers when Taiwan became the preferred name. Al- the retreat to the island was the fact that the had been washed enough so that it had almost why they would even think about building the though being the first Westerners to see Tai- KMT brought with it literally the entire gold zero drying capacity. world’s tallest building in Taipei. His answer wan, the Portuguese made no attempt to colo- and foreign currency reserves of mainland Our travels were confined to the western was “because we can.” nize it. It was not until 1624 when the Dutch China, as well as a huge collection (estimated part of the island, which is very pretty, but I English is not too widely spoken, par- established the first Western base on the is- at one-10th) of China’s entire cultural trea- would like to go back to enjoy the mountain- ticularly in the countryside, and you should land. The Dutch dominion was relatively short sures! This initial wealth gave the government ous part of the island in the east. Taiwan has never leave your hotel without a note written as they were expelled in 1662 by Koxinga, a on Taiwan the foundation for their dramatic the highest mountains in East Asia, with one in Chinese that identifies your hotel so that Chinese warlord from mainland China. China economic development. The Republic of China peak at more than 13,000 feet and four others you can show a cab driver where you need to then ruled Taiwan for more than 200 years, (Taiwan) ultimately transformed into a demo- higher than 11,400 feet. I’m sure these heavily go. Road signs and signs needed by travelers when they were defeated by the Japanese in cratic state during the 1990s, with President forested mountains that have been sculpted are almost exclusively written in Chinese, not the First Sino-Japanese War (1894-95). Among Lee Teng-hui being elected in 1996 by the first by raging rivers create breathtaking vistas. English. Traveling with a tour group would be other spoils of war, China ceded Taiwan to the ever-popular vote. There actually are many natural splendors the ideal way to go to Taiwan. The best time to Japanese in 1895. The Japanese subsequently I went to Taiwan in May 1999 when a col- to view on the island as well as the historic visit is October to December. made huge investments in infrastructure and league and I were asked by a very senior Tai- artwork. I mentioned earlier that the Taiwan- Speaking of the occurrence of typhoons, education in Taiwan that resulted in an eco- wanese official to form a six-person team in ese possess as much as 10 percent of all of when our team left Taipei (located in the north) nomic boom and a period of great develop- order to visit the island, evaluate their water China’s cultural treasures, some of which are in late May it so happened that a typhoon was ment. Japan’s rule of Taiwan ended in 1945 resources programs and to make recommen- on display in the National Palace Museum (a arriving that same time at the southern end when they lost World War II, when the island dations on how to improve their efforts. In Smithsonian-like museum) in Taipei. of the island! We weren’t sure we were going was returned to the Republic of China. Taipei, we stayed in the Grand Hotel, which The food is great, although you need to to make it, but managed to get out without Civil war in China between the Communist truly was appropriately named. The hotel was get used to using chopsticks, and shopping is incident. Party of China (CPC), led by Mao Tse Tung, established by Chiang Kai-shek in 1952 in or- extensive, particularly for jade and electronic In summary, Taiwan is a very nice place to and the Kuomintang (KMT), led by Chiang der to accommodate visiting dignitaries and items. One can shop in department stores or, visit, and you should consider going there. Kai-shek, ended up in a retreat by KMT forces is still used for this purpose today. It is a very better yet, experience the open-air markets Just remember to not discuss the political sit- to Taiwan in 1949. The CPC established the impressive facility, and you should consider with vendors selling all sorts of wares. Many uation with anyone while there. It is a pretty People’s Republic of China and claimed to be staying there when you visit Taiwan (a room is bargains can be had, and haggling is expect- touchy topic. the sole representative of China, including about $100 per night). We also were taken to ed. You may or may not save money by hag- So, how far have we traveled now? Leaving Taiwan. The 1.3 million refugees of the KMT, Yangmingshan National Park, where we were gling, but it works — and I have the jade to New Delhi with 23,584 miles under our belts soldiers, and intellectual and business elites housed at Chiang Kai-shek’s former summer prove it. Cash is by far the preferred medium (or seat bottoms as it were) we have to add from the mainland moved to Taiwan, estab- retreat (similar to Camp David). It was located of exchange; use of a credit card typically will another 2,737 miles to fly to Taipei. If we add lished the Republic of China, and claimed to in a lovely setting with steep, heavily forested cost you an extra 5 percent (the same as in another 450 miles moving around the island, be the legitimate government of both main- mountains, a relatively pristine lake, many the U.S., however our merchants usually hide we end up ready to go to our next stop having traveled a total of 26,771 miles (note: the circumference of the globe is about 25,000 miles). For next month’s adventure let’s leave the beaten path, OK? How about a quick trip Why Choose the Ordinary to New Guinea? ˛ Scleroderma When We Design the Extraordinary? 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We, the 100 Grandparent Volunteers, also tion. The drop site for the labels is the “Red On Top of the World residents to share their involve ourselves in helping children with School House” under the stairs of the H&R incredible range of history, knowledge and ex- reading and literacy. Our goal is to make chil- Center in the lobby. Each label contributed has pertise. Personally, I think it is a logical expan- dren realize that reading a book can be fun a value of 10 cents, and that money is used to sion, and would love to see it happen. First, and a relaxing way to spend an hour or two. pay for the needs of Romeo children. however, we need to know if we can gather We want them to use their imaginations, visu- We’ll be continuing our participation in the a pool of potential speakers and topics. Bill alize, realize, put themselves in the same situ- Food-4-Kids backpack program. Your dona- Shampine has volunteered to begin compiling ation, and think about what they’d do if that tions are greatly appreciated by those who such a list. If you think you might be interest- story were about them. otherwise would not have adequate breakfasts ed, and are willing to make a short presenta- Another goal is to help them to interact, and lunches on weekends. tion to one or more elementary school classes to get along well with others, to understand You may deliver your single serving food we would like to hear from you. Please contact that there are many things going on in this items such as juices, cereals, snack bars, pop- Bill at 873-0753 or at [email protected] and world of ours, and we want them to be a part top canned goods, crackers, canned or plastic let him know about your interest and exper- of it. That is why when we read, we tell who containers of fruit, etc. to the front porch of tise. Please do not sell yourself short; most of the author and illustrator are, show them the Elliott and Marlyn Barbour where a tote will be us are experts on something! Potential topics pictures on each page, ask questions if we placed. Their address is 8680-H S.W. 94th St. can and should be very broad and could in- think the children might not understand the If you have any questions about the labels, clude almost anything! 100 meaning of a word, or answer questions when the Food-4-Kids backpack program, or the 100 Now that the many organizations and clubs they raise their hand. There is so much to be Volunteer Grandparent organization, please have started their new season, we hope you Grandparents gained by both the student and the grandpar- call Barbara at 861-2539. will look them over and get involved. ˛ Barbara Greenwood ent, and it is all good. On a different note, Carol Runge, the parent Our “grandparents” participate in doing liaison at the Hammett L. Bowen Elementary as much as we can for the elementary school School, has asked us to consider the possibil- At the time you are reading this article, you students. With the help of the wonderful resi- ity of expanding the reach of the 100 Grand- Household Liquidation Services, Inc. will realize that the 100 Grandparent Volun- dents of On Top of the World, who have been parents program to include the potential for teers have already been to Romeo Elementary very generous, we have provided food for the Hassle free personal property liquidation! School in Dunnellon, but it was after the dead- Food 4 Kids Backpack program, good, clean line for our informative World News. Nor- clothing and shoes for children in need, and Courteous and professional service! mally we go on the second Thursday of the labels from Campbell’s and General Mills For more information, month, but for various reasons that day may products which provide the money for new be changed. This particular day, Sept. 20, was underwear, socks, etc. call (352) 629-0635 or chosen by the Altrusa Club. The tentative dates set for our 2007-08 vis- Submit Articles by E-mail to Visit our website You might ask, “What in the world is Al- its are as follows: www.householdliquidationservicesinc.com trusa? I’ve never heard of that word.” Oct. 11, Nov. 8, Dec. 13, Jan. 10, Feb. 14, otownews@otowﬂ.com I will try to provide you with just some of April 3 and May 8. the things Altrusa has done for Marion Coun- Please note that we are saying tentative ty school children. dates. This group was formed in 1977 and is part As always, we will be picked up by a yellow of Altrusa International. It was originally clas- school bus. We ask all of our “grandparents” sified as a service group. Locally and interna- to meet at the parking lot of the Health & Rec- tionally, one of Altrusa’s primary service proj- reation Center at 9 a.m. We arrive back at the ects is the promotion of literacy. parking lot at approximately noontime. In 1990, Altrusa began its Read In program, The impressive staff at Romeo has always which pairs volunteers with all Marion County greeted us warmly. The Media Center is set up elementary schools. The annual event reaches when we arrive with coffee, tea, juices, water more than 19,000 students through 900 vol- and plenty of goodies. Calendars are provided No Questions Asked unteers who read to them for 30 minutes. for each of us telling us what the children of Other major projects involving literacy Romeo will be doing in that month. Mrs. Hult- Warranty! include a five-year commitment to the Ocala man, the school principal, and Mrs. Coy, assis- Public Library to provide children’s books. tant principal, make it very clear that we are Working in conjunction with an Ocala optom- welcome to attend any or all of the functions etrist, the club funds the Eyes to See for Lit- going on at the school. Some of our “grand- eracy program. Indigent children are provided parents” do. eyeglasses for a nominal fee. The club also There just aren’t enough adjectives to tell stocks five reading rooms for various chil- you how much we appreciate the time you dren’s and teen shelters along with the Marion take to look for, clip and deliver the Campbell 867-1625 County Health Department. This group offers soups labels with the Campbell kid and UPC so much more to children in Ocala, there just attached, and the General Mills labels that say isn’t enough space to cover it all. Box Tops for Education or Labels for Educa-

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Flyers Club Field 1:00 Singin’Swingin CC: D 9:30 Shuffleboard CTS 12:30 Aqua Belles AC Golden Slippers BRS Mah Jongg CC: A 10:00 Round Dance Class CC: E&F Mah Jongg CC: A Woodworking WW Badminton H&R Arthritis Aqua Class AC 1:00 Table Tennis H&R Bocce League BCTS (Racquetball Cts) 10:15 Tai-Chi Fitness (Beginners) H&R Canasta the Old Ceramics 9-2 p.m. Art 1:30 The New Pretenders HR 10:30 Water Walk AC Fashion Way CR Practice Bridge CR Shuffleboard CTS Advanced Tap HR 1:30 Shallow Water Aquacise No Bus on Mondays 3:00 Serious Strength HR Friendship Bible Study MR3 Exercises AC Ladies Billiards PLR 5:30 Mah Jongg CC:A 10:45 Yoga AC 2:00 Fun In The Water AC Dancing Toppers H&R Miniature Golf MGC 11:00 Walleyball CTS Square Dancing H&R BR 9:15 Deep Water Aquacise AC Table Tennis HR Water Walk AC 5:00 Happy Hour AC 9:30 Shuffleboard CTS 5:45 Mah Jongg CC: B 11:30 Lap Swimming AC 6:00 Cribbage Art 10:00 Tennis Doubles CTS 6:00 Pinochle MR3 & Art 12:00 Lap Swimming AC 6:15 Nickel Nickel MR3 Ladies Billards PLR 6:30 Duplicate Bridge CR Advanced Square Dancers CC: E&F Euchre 4 CC:A 10:15 Light Yoga AC Mah Jongg CC: G Mah Jongg CC:A 6:30 Advanced Bridge CR 10:30 Light Aerobics H&R Pattern Dancing BR 12:15 Oxycise H&R 6:45 Euchre H&R Power Aerobics H&R 7:00 Mixed Poker CC: H 12:30 Sewing Bees Art 1st Week Water Walk AC Pattern Dancing BR Theatre Group BR 1:00 Women of the World CC: E 11:00 Water Walk AC 1st Week Mah Jongg CC: A Boccee League BCTS Bridge CR 2nd Week 8:00 Men’s 9 Hole Golf P.R. 11:30 Tai Chi Practice AC 1:00 I Got It Card Game MR3 9:00 RC Ladybirds CC: A Lap Swimming AC 3:00 Great Lakes Club BR Bocce League BCTS Shutterbugs CC: B&C 2:00 New England Club CC: E,F Balanced Body H&R Ten Pen CTS 7:00 Republican Club CC: E,F,&G 11:45 Sit Fit While You Sit AC 2nd Week Square Dancing DBD CC: E&F 12:00 Ladies Poker MR3 Table Tennis H&R 3rd Week 8:00 Lions Club Pub Line Dance (Level Two) H&R 1:30 Shuffleboard CTS 2:00 Blackjack Poker CC: E Mah Jongg CC:A 9:00 Citizens Emer. CC: E,F&G 2:30 Jazz Club CC: D Mens Golf Group CR Response Team 3:00 The New Pretenders HR 4th Week 12:15 Oxycise H&R 1:30 Visually Impaired CC: H 4:00 Bus Grocery Run 5:00 Halloween Happy 12:30 Bridge CR Support Group 5:30 Mah Jongg CC: A Hour 10/26/07 AC Northern Lights Mah Jonng CC:G 3:30 Alpha Investment Art Card Game CC: B 12:00 High 12 Club TBA Aqua Belles AC 6:30 German Club CC: G Miniature Golf MGC Pan Club CC: MR3 3rd Week 6:00 Poker MR3 Saturday 1:00 Bocce League BCTS Pickleball CTS 8:00 *Flu Vaccine Clinic CC: E,F,&G Computer Lab H&R 6:30 Bridge CR 8:00 Mixed Tennis CTS 1:30 Unique Birders CC: H 1:15 Line Dance (Int.) BR Chess Club ART 8:30 Men’s Softball SBF 3:00 NY/NJ Club BR 1:30 Shallow Water Aquacise AC 7:00 Poker MR3 9:00 Computer Club CC: B&C Shutterbugs CC: B&C Shuffleboard CTS Mixed Poker CC: H Art League Art 7:00 Democratic Club CC: E&F 2:00 Happy Hookers Art 10:00 Mixed Tennis CTS Rummicube CC: E&F 4th Week 1st Week 10:30 Tai Chi Practice AC 10:00 NY/NJ Board Meeting CC-H 12:15 Oxycise H&R 2:45 Line Dance (Level Two) H&R 8:00 Lions Club Pub 1:00 Rubber Stamping Cards CC-D 1:00 Table Tennis H&R 3:00 Your New Power H&R *Seminole Casino Trip Bunko Dice Game MR3 China Painters Art 4:00 Line Dance (Level One) H&R 10/23/07 HR Opera Appreciation CC-C 5:30 Open Mah Jongg CC: A 5:30 Mah Jongg CC:A 1:00 Scan/American CC: E 5:30 Southern Club BR 5:45 Singles Pinochle CR 6:00 Poker MR3 3:30 Alpha Investment Art 6:30 Bridge CR 6:30 Bridge CR 4:00 Diabetes Support Grp CC: G 2nd Week 6:30 Euchre II CC: H 1st Week 7:00 Wood Shop WW 8:00 *Seminole Casino Trip Dominoes CC: G Wednesday 10/11/07 HR 6:00 Ballroom Dancing AC 7:00 Lap Swimming AC 9:30 Scrabble Club AC 1st Week 10:30 Latin Cardio AC 3rd Week 7:15 Oxycise H&R 6:00 Ballroom Dancing AC 7:30 Marion Blood Bank PL 8:00 Cardio Burn & Firm H&R 1:30 Singles Club CC: G&H (All Even # Months Only) Ladies Tennis CTS 2:00 NARFE Chapter 2279 CH 4th Week 9:00 Life South Blood PL 8:30 Men’s 18 Hole Golf 7:00 Karaoke Night CC: E,F&G (All Odd # Months Only) 10:00 Craft Fair (Circle Square Culutral 9:00 Interval Train H&R 3rd Week Cntr) RC Flyers Club CC: B&C Taps on Top BR 9:00 Hand & Foot Canasta CR 1:30 D’Clowns CC: B & C R.C. Flyers Club Field 1:00 Rubber Stamping Card CC-D 2:00 Bocce CC: AC Woodworking WW Sunday Bunka Dice Game MR3 2:30 Readers’ Theatre CC: D Bus Ocala Run S.P.C.A. CC-H 9:00 Racquetball HR CTS 3:30 Comp. Handicap CC: H Ceramics 9-2:30p.m. Art 1:30 Orchid Club CC: B&C Miniature Golf MGC 7:00 Sunshine Singers BR 9:15 Deep Water Aquacise AC 12:00 Mah Jongg CC:A 2nd Week 9:30 Pinochle MR3 Scrapbooking CC:D Crafty Ladies CR Friday 12:15 Oxycise H&R 10:00 Genealogical Society MR3 Billiards 101 Pl RM 7:00 Lap Swimming AC 1:00 China Painters Art 2:30 Theatre Group CC: D 10:15 Light Yoga AC 5:30 Mah Jongg CC:A 4:00 10,000 Steps in the Water AC 7:15 Oxycise H&R 10:30 Light Aerobics H&R 8:00 Cardio Burn & Firm H&R Miniature Golf MGC 3rd Week Power Aerobic H&R Ladies Tennis CTS 6:00 Pickleball CTS 11:30 Tai Chi Practice AC 10:30 Genealogical Workshop CC-B&C 8:10 Water Walk AC 7:00 Mixed Poker CC: H Lap Swimming AC 2:30 Readers’ Theatre CC-D 8:30 Dancing Toppers H&R 1st Week Balanced Body H&R 1:30 D’Clowns CC: B&C 9:00 Interval Train H&R 6:00 K-9 Social Club CC: D 11:45 Get Fit While You Sit AC 4:00 Billiards Club Art Pilates AC 2nd Week 12:00 Ladies Poker MR3 7:00 Sunshine Singers BR Woodworking WW 2:30 Friendship Social Club BR 12:15 Oxycise H&R R.C. Flyers Club Field 6:00 Movie of the Month BR 4th Week Mah Jongg CC:A Dominoes MR3 3rd Week 3:00 Community Patrol Prog. CC: B&C 12:30 Bridge CR Bocce League BCTS 2:00 American/Jewish CC: E,F & G 4:00 10,000 Steps in the Water AC Japanese Emb CC: C Bus Ocala Run Aqua Belles AC Mah Jongg CC: A * Advance registration and fee may be required. Please check in advance. Tuesday Pan Club CC: MR3 A full list of classes can be found in the Master the Possibilities catalog, available at 7:00 Lap Swimming AC 1:00 Bocce League BCTS the Education Building at Circle Square Commons. 7:15 Oxycise H&R 1:30 Shallow Water Aquacise 8:00 Condition & Stretch H&R Exercises AC Men’s Tennis CTS Shuffleboard CTS Location Codes Travel Toppers Reservations CC:D 3:00 Dance Committee CC: B&C Clogging BR Your New Powers HR AC Arbor Club FF Flying Field 8:30 Women’s 18-Hole GC 4:00 Softball Practice SBF AC CTS Arbor Tennis Courts GC Golf Course Raquetball HR CTS 5:30 Bingo BR ACIP Arbor Indoor Pool HR H&R Exercise Room 9:00 R.C. Flyers Club Field 6:00 Poker MR3 Tai-Chi (Multi-level) H&R Pickleball CTS ACOP Arbor Outdoor Pool H&R CTS Tennis Courts Computer Club CC: B&C 6:30 Duplicate Bridge CR Art Art Studio H&R Health & Rec Bldg Hand & Foot Canasta CR Square Dance Class AC Woodworking WW 7:00 Poker MR3 BR Ballroom HRP H&R Pool Arts & Crafts BR Square Dancing AC BCTS Bocce Courts ICC Indigo Community Bus Ocala Run Center Women’s 9-Hole GC 1st Week CC Arbor Conference Horse Shoe League CTS 10:30 Travel Toppers CC: A Center MGC Miniature Golf Course Miniature Golf MGC 1:00 Stamp Club Bank PAB CCC Candler Community MR1 Meeting Room 1 9:30 Pinochle MR3 3:00 Italian/Amer Club BR Center Stitch Witches Quilters Art MR3 Meeting Room 3 10:00 Arthritis Aqua Class AC 2nd Week CLC Computer Learning PL H&R Parking Lot 10:15 Tai-Chi Fitness (Beginners) H&R Center 1:45 Native Plants CC: H PL RM Poolroom 10:30 Horseshoe League CTS 3:00 Pennsylvania Club CC: E & F CSCC Circle Square 10:45 Yoga AC Cultural Center SBF Softball Field 11:00 Water Walk AC 3rd Week WW Wood Shop Walleyball CTS CR Card Room 11:30 Lap Swimming AC 1:00 Stamp Club Bank PAB 16 The World News® October 2007

at Romeo Elementary School. Additionally, she belongs to a group called Ladies Night Out and the Ocala Civic Theatre. Some of her other interests include mah jongg, movies, playing Mexican train, 65, shopping, and going out to dinner with family and friends. The thing she is most passionate about at this time in her life would be helping people of all ages. Marsha Vieu is our secretary. Marsha moved here from Enon, Ohio, which is a small town outside Dayton. She and her husband Henry have lived in On Top of the World for about three and a half years. Prior to retiring and moving to Florida, she worked in various aspects of the legal field as a paralegal. She became involved with WOW after meeting our second vice president, who took her to a meet- Women of the ing. She found it interesting and the people very friendly, as well as the work that they World were doing very worthwhile. Marsha became Marsha Vieu secretary in 2007. She is active in water aerobics, stretch and fusion, line dancing, belongs to a bowling league, plays mah jongg, and is Women of the World held their first meet- a member of the 100 Grandparents Club. Her ing of 2007-08 in September. We welcomed other interests include doing things with and back some 200 members, and new members for her children and grandchildren, attending who have joined us. plays at Ocala Civic Theatre, reading, movies, Our speakers were Cynthia R. Irving, Vic- going out to dinner with friends and playing The Travel Toppers ventured to Sanford in September for a four-hour cruise tim advocate, and Lt. Robert A. Campbell from all sorts of games. The things she is most pas- the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, who gave a sionate about are children and their welfare. on the St. Johns River. very enlightening talk on personal safety. The Just a couple of reminders: our holiday par- donate so much of their time to make these information contained very good tips on how ty will be upon us soon. Tickets will be sold to trips possible. to ensure your safety out in public, as well as members before the Oct. 5 and Nov. 2 meet- Thanksgiving Day will see Travel Toppers at out and about the community in general. ings, between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and the Sleuth Mystery Theater in Orlando. There The speaker for the Oct. 5 meeting will be a for 30 minutes after each meeting. Remaining will be a traditional Thanksgiving meal with representative from Munroe Regional Medical tickets will be sold at the H&R on Nov. 5, 7, 9, all the trimmings along with unlimited beer, Center, who will talk on heart wellness. This 12, 14 and 16 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. The cost wine, soda, coffee or tea. During the meal a should be interesting and beneficial for all. for the holiday luncheon will be $16. Volun- mystery play will be presented. The cost will Please remember that our charity for Octo- teers are needed. The charity for the holiday be $53, which will include the dinner, trans- ber will be the Halloween Festival at Romeo El- party will be the Salvation Army. We will col- portation and tip for driver. The coordinator ementary School. We need donations of candy lect non-perishable food items. is Joan Connolly. and prizes for the games that the children will March will be here before we blink too. In December, Travel Toppers will present play. This event is always a big success for the Volunteers are needed for the fashion show. two holiday theme trips. On Wednesday, Dec. children, and the principal and teachers ap- Start thinking about your basket ideas. Tick- 12, there will be a trip to Tampa Bay Perform- preciate very much what Women of the World ets will be sold to members before the Jan. 4 ing Arts Center to see the Radio City Rockettes does for the school. and Feb. 1 meetings between 11:30 a.m. and Christmas Spectacular. The cost is $79 and In addition to our monthly charity, Women 12:30 p.m. and for 30 minutes following each the coordinator is Suzanne Reilly. On Christ- of the World will conduct an ongoing campaign meeting. The remaining tickets will be sold at Travel Toppers mas Day, Tuesday, Dec. 25, we will be going to to collect old cell phones and chargers at each the H&R on Feb. 4, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20 and Jo Swing the ever-popular Show Palace Dinner Theater meeting. These will be donated to Kimberly 22, between 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. The cost will in Hudson for their Christmas Revue. The cost Cottage to abused women in conjunction with be $15 and once again Beall’s will provide the is $54, which includes dinner, show, transpor- clothing. We hope that many of you will do- the Marion County Sheriff’s Department. This The days are getting shorter and the nights tation and tip for driver. To contact any of the nate baskets to be raffled off at the fashion is a good opportunity for everyone to get rid longer, but that makes no difference to Travel coordinators, their phone numbers are avail- show. Our charity for the fashion show is once of those unwanted phones. Toppers. We always have something interest- able in the Travel Toppers brochure or the On again Hospice. In keeping with introducing you to our ing and fun to offer On Top of the World resi- Top of the World telephone directory. Additionally, we are always looking for vol- board members and chairpersons, this month dents. On Sept. 7, a busload of Travel Toppers unteers who could help set up the room prior highlights the following two officers: Bonnie October has two fun events coming up. Oct. traveled to Sanford for a four-hour cruise on to the meetings or help restore the room after Heinlein and Marsha Vieu. 4, there is the trip to Sea World. The cost is $75 the Rivership Romance. The day was perfect we finish. Sign-up sheets for the refreshment Bonnie Heinlein is our treasurer. She and her and includes entrance to the park. The coordi- for a trip on the St. Johns River with beautiful committee are on tables at each meeting for husband Jack moved to On Top of the World nator is Glo Hutchings. On Saturday, Oct. 27, and interesting scenery to see and many birds volunteers also. If you can help in any way, from Houston, Penn., a small town outside there will be a trip to the Show Palace Dinner to watch such as herons, ospreys and wild tur- please see any of the officers. of Pittsburgh. They have lived here for about Theater in Hudson to see the classic musical keys on shore. The meal served was delicious We have a Sunshine Committee that strives three and a half years. Bonnie was a book- “South Pacific.” The cost is $55 and includes with five different entrees to chose from. The to send out special “hugs” (in the form of keeper for an accounting firm. After moving dinner, transportation and tip for driver. The Travel Toppers were entertained with live mu- cards) to members who are ill, have suffered here, and receiving a welcome letter, she at- coordinator is Kathy Brouillard. sic on the upper deck. On the whole it was an a loss, or are in need of a friendly greeting. tended a WOW meeting. Bonnie felt that with On Thursday, Nov. 8, we will have the ever- enjoyable outing. If you know someone who needs such a hug, her background she could contribute much to popular trip to Ellenton Outlet Mall. This is a For more efficient use of the Travel Top- please send her name and address to Nancy On Top of the World. It is another opportunity wonderful opportunity to get all that Christ- pers parking area, cars will be parked parallel Grabowski at [email protected] or call her for Bonnie to give back to her fellow persons mas shopping done early. The cost is $19 and to the storage area. Each trip will have some- at 873-4315. This committee functions year all the blessings she has received throughout covers only transportation and tip for driver. one assigned to direct the parking. When en- round; we don’t want to forget any of our her life. She became treasurer in 2006. Bon- The coordinator is Jeannie Nicholls. tering or departing the lot start or end at the members when they need us the most. nie is active in deep-water aerobics, condition After a trip made memorable by rain, light- level part to keep from scraping the bottom of We hope to see all of you at the October and stretch, water walking, and working out ening, and heavy traffic, 58 intrepid Travel your car. If anyone is being picked up at the meeting and encourage all new residents to at the gym. She also is a member of the 100 Toppers saw Dollary Parton’s Dixie Stampede lot, please tell the driver that he must park please join us. ˛ Grandparents Club and reads to the children in August. According to Bill Eberly the show behind the cars already parked there and to was an exciting extravaganza of competitive wait until he is motioned that it is his turn to act such as pig, chicken, and ostrich races, dis- depart. Wednesday, Oct. 17. Plans are to lunch at plays of horsemanship, comedy sketches and A new brochure covering just January and Mango’s on the square in Ocala, followed by a singing. Bill said “The audience was divided February of 2008 should be available at the American visit to the Brick into two sections, across from one another - mailboxes, the Health & Recreation Building, Walk Gallery, then to explore shops around the North and the South. The Fifty-eight Trav- the Arbor Club and the Education Center at Jewish Club the square. el Toppers were with the Johnny Rebs in Gray Circle Square Commons. Erwin Fluss The “discussion group” is to meet on Tues- on the South’s side.” The next Travel Toppers meeting will be day, Oct. 23. Further information should be Mary Culberson commented on the excel- Wednesday, Oct. 3, at 10:30 a.m. in Suite A available at our regular meeting. lent dinner that was served which also includ- of the Arbor Conference Center. We invite all Many thanks to all who participated in our The American Jewish Club usually meets ed all the bear, wine, ice tea, or soda you could On Top of the World residents to attend. Until first meeting of the new season and to those on the third Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. drink. Mary also thanked the volunteers who then, happy travels to all. ˛ who served a delicious luncheon. at the Arbor Conference Center. The club wel- Our next meeting will be on Oct. 21 at 2 p.m. comes all members of the Jewish community in the Arbor Conference Center. The highlight and their spouses. An interesting and fun year Jerry … Karen … Lorenzo … Melissa … of that meeting will be a presentation by Nor- is being planned. man Berdichevsky regarding the saving of the For membership and activity questions Are you prepared? please contact our president, Irene Rudick Jews from Denmark in World War II. The his- Ontopoftheworldinfo.com has a Hurricane tory of this is particularly interesting. 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emony. We also talked about places we would Movie Club like to go for our monthly dates, things we should do and see during the next year. There just doesn’t seem to be enough time — guess Presents An we’ll just have to double up here and there. … QM Loretta Troutman Action Thriller THE CRESCENT RIDGE RED HATTERS celebrated our fifth birthday with a potluck luncheon at BY MARY EHLE our Queen Mother’s home. After lunch we had Wow, what a wonderful turnout for the Sep- our annual disorganized meeting to solve the tember movie. I think it was the biggest group problems of the world and decide what we’ll we ever had. Thank you all for coming. do in the coming year. Guess we’ll just keep Now for the October movie we will try on having fun! After lunch we topped off the something different. We will be showing “The day with birthday cake and ice cream, singing Shooter.” This is an action-driven thriller “Happy Birthday” to ourselves. … QM Anne about things that I am sure really go on in the Seales world today. It stars Danny Glover (one of my COOL CATS IN RED HATS went to the Silver favorites), Rhonda Mitra, Ned Beatty and Mark Social Club Red Hat River Park and Museum. We walked the trail Wahlberg. Mort Meretsky to the river under the shade and coolness of A top Marine sniper, who previously left the Society the trees. We stopped back at the museum service after a mission gave way to tragedy, is Vivian Brown and enjoyed looking at the beautiful things asked to come back and help with a problem. Along with our cruise in December, we found here in Florida. We were lucky enough It is a spellbinding story about things in the are also having a trip to Biloxi. The trip, be- to be there when a group of children from a government and service departments and I ing handled by Trinity VIP Travel, will be over Here is our upcoming schedule of events: day camp came in and we were able to listen could not figure out the bad guys until nearly Christmas. We will leave On Top of the World • Sept. 27: Club Fair at the Health & Recre- in to a very interesting guide talk to the chil- the end. The guys should really like this one. on Dec. 23 and return on the 26th. You will ation Ballroom from 9:30 to 11 a.m. dren. We then went out to the pavilion and October is also our potluck supper. The be staying at the Imperial Palace in Biloxi. You • Oct: 28: Fall Festival theme, “Let’s be en- had a picnic lunch. Alice Stewart supplied us club will be providing chicken. You bring a will receive two breakfasts and $25 free play tertained,” from 5:30 to 9 p.m. with iced tea, water and cookies. We headed dish of food to share and your table service at the Imperial Palace. • Dec. 12: Golf cart parade. home but made a stop at Scoops for ice cream and your beverage. Also don’t forget a serv- There will be two other casino visits: Beau See your Queen Mothers for details and to to finish off a lovely day. Thank you Alice for ing piece for your potluck dish. The food will Rivage and the Isle of Capri. In both casinos sign up to participate. planning a great outing. Our next outing, eight be served at 5:15 promptly. Please bring your you will receive $10 in slot play. The cost is I would like to give a special thank you to cats went to Spanglish (formally Johnny’s) for food by 5 p.m. $179 per person (double occupancy) and $268 Betty Thayer for all the preparation and work lunch where very good Spanish, Cuban and As always, the Movie Club is open to all per person (single occupancy). There is a can- she does in putting these events together for a American foods are offered, served on tables residents of On Top of the World and their cellation waiver available for $13. There are job well done. Remember to keep smiling and set with white tablecloths. They also give 10 overnight guests. If you are not a member it no refunds without the waiver. Deadline for pass those smiles along. Life is beautiful! percent discount to seniors. After lunch we is $2 payable at the door. You do not have to making reservations is Nov. 20. Call Marie Pal- drove to the Circle Square Cultural Center to THE RAZZLE-DAZZLE RED HAT DAMES had a be a member. You are home before dark. The ombo at 873-8525 to make reservations or for see “From Here To Eternity.” Pat Wellington great summer and are now looking forward movie starts at 6 p.m. additional information. gave a review of the movie and information on to our busy fall season. Mary Beth Barnes is See you in the Ballroom of the Health & Our next poker/blackjack afternoon is on the making of that film that most people did our hostess for our September meeting at the Recreation Building. The date is Sunday, Oct. Oct. 19 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Arbor Confer- not know. A free movie spent with friends, Arbor Club High Tea; I will give you details 14. Remember dinner at 5 p.m. and movie at ence Center. You can see Marie then for the sharing food and laughs is great way to spend next month. We are now trying to work on 6 p.m. Biloxi trip information and to make a reserva- a summer afternoon. Thanks to Gwyn Cham- our presentation for the PJ Party coming up Hope to see you there. ˛ tion. See y’all on the 19th. ˛ plin for planning that lovely day. … QM Janet in February. It seems a long way away but we Fragapane really need the practice. Hope you all have a THE HAPPY ATTITUDES: All our members happy Halloween. You are a great group of la- were able to be together for our August get- dies and I enjoy being your Queen, and look together, as we celebrated the anniversary of forward to many happy hours with you all, our group. Red Hat Member Georgia Adams God bless. … QM Vivian Brown planned the meeting, and she did a magnifi- THE RED GEMS: As I write this, all plans have cent job. She entertained us at her home, with been made for our next get together. Sandy, a delicious luncheon. She had made a fabu- our next hostess, made up a very attractive lous chicken salad, which was served on a invitation for each member and personally bed of lettuce. The plates were garnished with delivered each of them. She included all per- strawberries. We had some lovely little rolls tinent information, including the dates of the to go with it. For dessert, we had a layer cake September birthdays of Gail Briggs and Linda beautifully decorated with all sorts of Red Hat Hein. We’re going to The Veranda for lunch. It motifs. It was lovely. I know Queen June took will be a first time visit for most of our girls some pictures of it. Georgia’s table was beauti- Last month we went to Candler Hills. With the fully decorated, all in all a fabulous luncheon, exception of three who had not yet returned and a very successful day. We had a really from their vacations, we had good attendance good visit with each other, and got to know and enjoyed hearing about the summer ac- each other a lot better. That is something we tivities and family update. Notably Billie had don’t always have the time to do. Now that been in New York to see her grandson per- summer is drawing to a close, we are looking form in an off-Broadway play. A grand suc- to lots of fall, and holiday, events I hope that cess. I went to my granddaughter’s wedding each of you had a wonderful summer, had a in Utah (in Heber Valley, and Park City). The good vacation and got to enjoy family. I did, winter Olympics took place there a few years with two trips up north. … QM June Otto by ago. Many guests arrived days in advance, so Mary Black. we had time to enjoy the mountain air, scen- Please send your chapter’s activities to Viv- ery and several special events with the bride’s ian Brown via e-mail: [email protected] or call and groom’s families before the wedding cer- 291-0246 by the eighth of the month. ˛

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named the species. (In practice these names are often abbreviated.) For instance, the name Pinus palustris Mill means that the Longleaf Pine was given its name by a botanist named Peter Miller. Since Linnaeus himself named a great many plants as explorers brought them from the new world, the abbreviation for his name is simply L. The actual process of naming a plant in- volves several steps. If someone comes across a specimen which he thinks is possibly a new species, the first step would be to send it to a taxonomist (a person who works in the field of plant classification). The taxonomist would probably consult with others before making a decision. If the plant is indeed thought to be a new species the taxonomist has the right to Native Plant name it. He would publish a technical descrip- tion of the new species in a botanical journal Club and see that preserved specimens of the plant Robert Riedeman were added to the collection of a herbarium. A herbarium is simply a storage place for a collection of plants for reference purposes. The Demystifying Scientiﬁc Names II Gray Herbarium at Harvard is one of the best Last month’s column focused on the rea- known. Thus the original specimens on which sons scientific names are necessary in place the name of a species is based are available of common names. This column will be con- for future investigators to view. cerned with the way plant names come about. Do plant names ever get changed? They On the Longleaf Pine Trail next to the Ar- do, because over time new investigators may bor Conference Center there are two species come up with additional information and the of pine: the Longleaf Pine and the Sand Pine. previous names of some species may be made The Longleaf Pine’s scientific name is Pinus obsolete. So the field of taxonomy is a con- palustris and the Sand Pine’s is Pinus clausa. tinually developing body of knowledge being These two pines (along with all other pines) modified as more is learned about the rela- belong to the same genus (Pinus). When the tionships among plants. generic name Pinus is combined with the sec- The next meeting of the Native Plant Club Photo by Ron Broman ond term, it designates the species. This sys- will be on Wednesday, Oct. 10, at 1:45 p.m. in Pinus palustris, tem of naming plants and other living things Suite H of the Arbor Conference Center. Guy is called binomial nomenclature. Marwick, chairman of the Silver Springs Basin the magniﬁcent Binomial nomenclature was developed Working Group, will give a presentation on en- Longleaf Pine by Carolus Linnaeus, a Swedish botanist of vironmental problems in Marion County. This for which our the 18th century, and is still in use today. promises to be a very informative talk since Following the binomial you may see a third Mr. Marwick is extremely active in these mat- interpretive trail term which identifies the person who actually ters. Come join us! ˛ is named.

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ond Saturday (Oct. 13) of each month at 7:30 ding was planned. The U.S. Army, however, a.m. Bob Mullarkey has received the new order had other plans for them, and in early 1956, for club hats and shirts. If you need a new hat, while stationed in Augusta, Ga., Stan received shirt or license plate, be sure to contact Bob. his orders for the Far East. Terri and Stan’s The On Top of the World R/C Flyers would parents and two aunts flew to Augusta. From like to welcome Allen Kowalsky as our newest there, the wedding “participants” went on to Model Resident at On Top Of The World. The the Henderson Hotel in Aiken, S.C., where the club wishes the best of Lifestyle with Altitude Stein wedding was performed by a detention to Allen. barracks Chaplain. Terri left college to join The Society Of Antique Modelers (SAM), Stan in Japan. which is a specialty group within the On Top With his military obligation fulfilled, Stan of the World R/C Flyers, will have a Fun Fly found the perfect job at IBM, and for the first at the field on Saturday, Oct. 6, from 10 a.m. 16 years of their marriage, Terri was a stay- until noon. This group represents some of the at-home mom. They have three wonderful golden age of aircraft from the early years of children: two daughters and one son. Their model aviation and their flight has been de- oldest daughter is the head of the CT division scribed as “majestic!” at York Hospital. Their youngest daughter is R/C Flyers During the September membership meet- R/C LadyBirds an administrative assistant for Banco Popu- Jim Lynam ing, Safety Officer Bob Wroblewski presented Ruth Kuntar lar in Miami — she is bilingual. Their son is a a pop safety quiz to the club members con- math administrator and teacher at an upstate cerning flying activities. Bob is very pleased to New York high school. Terri and Stan have six What’s the buzz … tell me what’s happen- report that all the members passed the quiz! Busy, busy, busy! October is a full-service grandchildren. ing … what’s the buzz? The date is Saturday, The Christmas Party will be held on Dec. month beginning with the 9:30 a.m. Oct. 12 Terri received her bachelor of arts degree Nov. 3. 2 with a social hour starting at 5:30 p.m. and meeting at the Arbor Conference Center when in elementary education from Brooklyn Col- Get ready for one of On Top of the World’s dinner at 6:15 p.m. Catering will be by Bruce, Suzanne McGuire will speak to us regarding lege in 1972 and followed that with two mas- most marvelous and amazing annual events! and there will be a cash bar. The last date to the homeless children of Marion County. ters degrees from Adelphi University. One was It is “the happening” that will bring more than purchase tickets is Nov. 24. If you are interest- Mark your calendars for Oct. 20 when the in elementary education and the other in com- 100 magnificent model aircraft to On Top of ed in purchasing tickets contact Stan Stein. Craft Fair will happen at the Circle Square munity health. She taught for two and a half the World’s flying field. These models will run All On Top of the World residents are al- Cultural Center. Start time is 10 a.m. Members years in Brooklyn and more than 15 years in the gamut from huge 1/3rd scale giants with ways welcome to visit our new R/C Model Air- have been busy preparing glass blocks and Freeport, N.Y. In 1989, Stan was transferred to more than 15-foot wingspans to miniature port. The view is beautiful and it is just plain there is a call out for volunteers to assist with southeast Florida. Terri joined him in Boca Ra- planes that could be held in the palm of the fun to watch our members fly model aircraft. this project. ton in January 1990 and taught at the Donna hand. The event is the On Top of the World The field is located just past the Arbor Club Hostesses Jean Jarmel, Donna Zuckerman Klein Jewish Academy for 3 years. R/C Flyers Annual Fun-Fly! at the end of Southwest 94th Street. A sign at and Betty Russell are busy readying for the After 25 years with IBM, it was time to The aircraft will represent the history of the end of the pavement provides directions Halloween party. This event will happen at 5 move on. Terri and Stan looked at six com- aviation from replicas of early flight, military to the field. p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Arbor Confer- munities in Ocala. They decided on On Top planes from World War I and World War II, Each one of our members would gladly ex- ence Center. Watch your e-mail for more de- of the World, not only because of the flying through civilian passenger planes and mod- plain how these aircraft operate and discuss tails. While you have those calendars handy, field, but because of all the amenities. They ern day aerobatic and stunt planes. Pilots the possibility of new persons entering the make a note that the Rags to Riches sale oc- “settled in” with their brown, female Devon from throughout Florida and the southeastern hobby. Learning to fly radio controlled model curs on Nov. 2, also at Arbor. Please begin to Rex named Georgie. Terri became a substitute United States will be on hand to display and aircraft is easier with the help of our friendly set aside those great household items you no teacher at the elementary and middle school fly their fantastic aircraft. The flying skills of club instructors. longer use and are willing to donate for sale levels in Marion County as well as a tax pre- these pilots and the maneuvers of the planes Club applications are available at the flying at our LadyBirds’ table. Further details will parer for H&R Block. will just make everyone say, “Oh wow!” field or from any club officer. The On Top of be available at our Oct. 12 meeting and via e- Terry says, “Life with Stan has been excit- Each year the Fun Fly generates more enthu- the World R/C Flyers meet on the first Mon- mail. ing and never boring.” “These past three and a siasm and is a must-see event for all On Top day of each month (Oct. 1) at 9 a.m. in the That Lunch Bunch found their way to the half years we have traveled all over the world. of the World residents. So, on Saturday, Nov. Arbor Conference Center, Suite D. Thai Restaurant in late September, thanks to We no longer had to adhere to a school cal- 3, tell all your friends, relatives and neighbors As a safety reminder, in compliance with Joanne Sauger. Now it’s on to Felix’s on Oct. 3, endar. It has been wonderful.” She now looks to bring folding chairs to the flying field and liability insurance, the club asks that all spec- organized by Annette Krueger. forward to her half-day position at Hale Acad- be ready for one of the best events of 2007! tators and visitors to the field must remain Our first spotlight for this season is on emy especially because she will have some All members of the R/C Flyers and spouses behind the fence line, and are not allowed in Thelma Joan Albert Stein, an only child, who time to pursue her other interests such as are invited to attend the breakfast being held the pit area. is known to us as “Terri.” By the time we read reading, walking, computer, tennis and Lady- at the 105th St. Methodist Church on the sec- Remember: Safety is no accident! ˛ this, Terri will be at her new job as a third Birds activities. grade teacher of math, social studies, and sci- So, not only did you go to the “head of the ence at Hale Academy. Just how did she get to class,” Terri, but you get all those apples too! go to the “head of the class?” Thank you for dedicating your life to this re- Born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., Thelma, warding vocation and for sharing this slice of at age 16, changed her name to Terri. After your life with us. high school graduation, she attended Brook- Look forward to seeing all of you at the lyn College where she met her husband, Stan, Arbor Conference Center at 9 a.m. on Friday, also an only child. Terri and Stan were en- Oct. 12. Until then, keep your “eyes on that gaged in June of 1955, and a March 1956 wed- sky!” ˛

first bite, try and look at the other offerings, and make the best choice you can. Thanksgiving is the next major holiday, with the hot rolls, mashed potatoes and gravy, and delicious pies to contend with. If possible, volunteer to bring a lower-sugar dessert, either store-bought, or made by you. There are many Web sites that offer diabetic recipes! We won’t even go into December without knowing serious choices need to be made. There is so much visiting to do, relatives and friends to see, both here and “back home.” You don’t want to insult anyone, but just remember that the only one that is responsible for your sugar level is you, and you alone. You certainly want to be around for next year’s holidays, so please, take care of yourselves! Diabetes As always, our meetings are on the fourth Tuesday of the month, in Suite G of the Arbor Support Group Conference Center. Our next meeting is Oct. Lennie Rodoff 23 at 4 pm. Hope to see you there! Together we can help each other through these treacherous As of the date of this article, we still have times! ˛ not had our first meeting of the year. That doesn’t mean that we should just throw cau- tion to the winds, and do and eat as we please. One thing we all know … diabetes never goes Singles on vacation or celebrates a holiday. Since we are coming into the beginning of the holiday Club season, all sorts of temptations will be placed Pat Wellington before us, often from well-meaning friends or relatives who only want us to share in the treats of the holiday. Unfortunately, we need Our September meeting was a great success to thank our friends and relatives, and try to with more than 30 people attending and new find something that we know we may have, members signing up. Refreshments were lus- even if it means bringing such goodies our- cious homemade cakes and brownies. Besides selves. the games being played were opportunities to Halloween is the first of the sugar-laden sign up for some exciting upcoming events. holidays to appear. Many residents here have Oct. 11 is our annual Birthday Bash lun- Halloween parties, and you know that means cheon held at the Arbor Club at the regular all the “good” candy and desserts in the world time of 1:30 p.m. will be in front of you. Before you take that Tickets are $10 and the entree is a cold plate. Dessert is, of course, birthday cake. Call Diane Kirol (854-8152) if you would like to at- Water Heaters Become a Silver Service tend. ˛ Sales & Service Club Member and Get Special Rates Patrick’s Stay Informed! Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. www.ontopoftheworldinfo.com/stayinformed HEAT PUMPS • WATER HEATERS • GAS LINES Barney’s Special Pricing on American Standard, Amana Garage Door and Goodman Heat Pumps & Opener TECO Gas Advantage Partner Sales & Service All Makes & State Certiﬁed Family Owned & Operated Bonded & Insured Models License # CAC1813636 Credit Cards Accepted Maintenance 35 Years Experience & Repair (352) 236-0400 (352) 595-5041 20 The World News® October 2007

cruise but tabled the idea until our next meeting when more members will be in attendance. If there is enough interest, a travel agent will visit our club with more detailed information. Our next meeting on Oct. 9 at 6:30 will be a potluck dinner. We decided to make it “A Taste of Octoberfest.” Please dust off your mother’s or grandmother’s special recipes and bring Jim Windham Painting something original. If you have not attended our last meeting please call Ellen 854-4565 to find out what might be needed. Please help to make this a fun-filled evening. The German Club is open to all On Top of Licensed & Insured 4230 S.E. 61st Street the World residents and meets every month Interior / Exterior Ocala, FL 34480 on the second Tuesday in Suites D and E at the Arbor Conference Center. Cell: 352-239-1342 352-629-6215 For further information please call Ernie Li- German ebow at 854-5679. ˛ American Club Ruth Felschow

It is hot, hot, hot, but summer is finally winding down. We started our regular meeting in September. A lot of our friends are still out of town; therefore we had only 18 members in HEARING AIDS attendance. We welcomed four new members. We talked about our upcoming election in October and hope that a few members will step up to fill vacant jobs. The positions of President, Vice President, Treasurer and Sec- retary are open. We were discussing the possibility of a Just Because You Might Need Them Doesn’t Mean You Will Wear Them 75 DAY RISK FREE TRIAL 100% Money Back Guarantee

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We have a new day and time for our workshop and mentoring meetings. They will be held in Suite B of the Arbor Conference Cen- ter at 10:30 a.m. on the third Monday of each month. The topic of our August meeting was Ge- nealogical Podcasts. What a great way to learn more at your leisure! Podcasts are free. They can be downloaded to your computer, your mp3 player or your iPod for taking with you More Physicians Refer Their Patients to Sonus for your convenience. Imagine how much you could learn on a long road trip, or a short one for that matter. clinics than any other hearing care providers One of the longest running podcasts is The Genealogy Guys with George Morgan and Drew Smith. I listened to their 104th podcast. It ran SO … WHY WOULD YOU SHOP ANYWHERE ELSE?! about an hour and was filled with information. One highly recommended Web site was www. myheritage.com. It has a variety of levels of membership ranging from free to $9.95. Not A ONE-TIME PRICE FOR A LIFETIME OF SERVICE having had time to view it, you have a chance to let me know if it was worthwhile. The Irish Roots Cafe is a half-hour program in its 43rd week of broadcasting. Mike O’Laughlin also has a podcast called Irish in America. The web page of the week was The National Library of Ireland at www.nli.ie.org. At this site there is a free download of a book- let to help researchers find family history. As you can see, there are podcasts with general help, with specific help, and with both. The best thing is that you can pick and choose what specific information you need to continue your search. Dear Myrtle’s Family History is a long- standing site. Her topic last week was organizing those family photos, especially large collections. Her guest was The Footnote Maven. They talked about the quality, or lack thereof, of genealogical presentations. Thanks to our leadership team we have the technology to make quality multi-media presentations. Just go to Dear Myrtle for a long list of topics and pick the ones that interest you. Dick Eastman’s Genealogical Newsletter is filled with interesting and valuable information. One site, www.openoffice.org, provides free software that didn’t come with your computer. It is compatible with both Macintosh and PC. So, when your trial software runs out, try this alternate source. He also recommends www.rootstelevision.com for education, and the Family Search website for outlines on how “Drive on over and lend us your ears for a free test drive.” to do research in foreign countries. Genealogical Gems is a great podcast for (on any Open Fit System • 8 different manufacturers) the time-challenged researcher as the presentations cover numerous topics and are only 15 minutes long. This is a good place to try if you just want to see what podcasts are like. To find podcasts for this article, I used only OCALA (WEST) iTunes because it is so easy to use and it can Friendship Center be used on both Macintosh and PC machines. Happy hunting! 8441 SW State Road 200 The Genealogical Society meets on the sec- Suite 113 • Ocala, FL ond Monday of the month at 10 a.m. in Room 3 of the Arts and Crafts Building. Anyone interested in genealogy is welcome to come and 352-237-4635 visit. Please be sure to sign in. Our Education and Mentoring meetings are held on the third Monday at 10:30 a.m. at the Arbor Conference Center, Suite B. All members are welcome to submit topics for mentoring to Ron Chad ahead of time, so that OCALA (EAST) mentors can be found to meet your particular needs. ˛ Maricamp Square 3233 SE Maricamp Road Suite 403 • Ocala, FL Darryl Pennington 352-694-5003 Emergency After-Hours Phone Number Board Certified 236-OTOW (236-6869) October 2007 The World News® 21 Water Conservation Inside and Outside the Home, Page 35. Section 2

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Martin Preston as Liberace. Entertainment Photo by Bob Woods Group Brings Volunteers in the Neighbor Assistance Program include, from left, Arlene Rigg, Back ‘Liberace’ Phyllis Silverman, Shirley Kawalek and Johnny Kizer. On Saturday, Oct. 27, an old friend returns for his fourth appearance. Always a favorite of the audience, Martin Neighbors Helping Neighbors Preston presents his show, Liberace, the Legend Lives. BY BOB WOODS tion by a friend is to contact Phyllis. visits while Arlene Riggs just drops in. The Preston has the exclusive rights, per the Lib- WORLD NEWS WRITER Not only are new friends being made in program has been in existence for more erace estate, for the use of costumes of the origi- On Top of the World because of the pro- than six months and these volunteers have We have a new organization within On nal “Mr. Showmanship.” gram, Marion County benefits as the pro- established good bonds with those folks Top of the World that comprises of volun- Complete with candelabra, mirrored grand pi- gram goes through the counties Senior Ser- they visit. teers making friends with other residents of ano and the incomparable illusion of “Mr. Show- vices. I was told by all those attending the meet- our community who are shut-ins. The group manship,” Preston not only looks like Liberace, he “One hand is washing the other,” said ing, held for my benefit, they are not sup- of volunteers is known as the Neighbor As- sounds like him when he speaks and sings. Shirley Kawalek, who is one of the volun- posed to purchase anything for those folks sistance Program (NAP), which basically is a Martin will astound you with glorious memo- teers. She visits two ladies each week. Each they visit. Just talking to the four volunteers group of folks living within our community ries of Liberace favorites including “Malagueña,” visit, by the way, is scheduled for one hour. I gathered from our conversations that all who donate time weekly to visit those who “The 12th Street Rag,” The Beer Barrel Polka,” “I’ll The main purpose of this article is not of them really receive great satisfaction and are unable to venture out of their homes. Be Seeing You” and a montage of Gershwin show- only to introduce this group to our com- personal gratification from visiting those The program was originally established stoppers. munity but hoping those in need of break- shut-ins, especially establishing a friend- by Phyllis Silverman some six or seven Joining Preston on stage is William Garon, the ing that lonely spell will give Phyllis a call ship and seeing how happy their little visit months back when she realized that loneli- handsome Broadway song stylist, who will delight and for those folks who know of a person means to them. ness is a horrible thought and decided why you with great standards including dazzling se- needing the group’s assistance to try and At the present time the NAP group has can’t healthy active friends visit with those lections from “The Phantom of the Opera.” Ga- talk that person into making that call. “We nine volunteers and seven in the back- not so fortunate. To pursue her idea she ron has appeared in recent revivals of “Milk and don’t want to infringe on the individual’s ground waiting for training. The biggest ob- sought the advice of the Marion County Se- Honey” and “My Fair Lady.” privacy,” Phyllis added. “The person has to stacle is getting those needing their service nior Services. Preston has also headlined the prestigious make that phone call to me wanting us to to contact Phyllis. After gathering the needed information, “Legends in Concert” at the Grand Palace Theatre come and visit.” Phyllis approached Debbie Clark in On Top The most important thing to accomplish in Branson. He has also appeared numerous times of the World management. Liking the idea There are lots of do’s and don’ts. The vol- by this article is to have those seeking a at the famed Liberace Museum in Vegas and was of neighbors helping neighbors the pro- unteers are not allowed to administer any companion for an hour per week to please the recipient of the grand prize in the Liberace gram was underway, needing only a name, medications or take part in anything medi- call Phyllis Silverman at 854-2592. It is as Piano Competition, professional division. volunteers and friends to visit. Phyllis came cal, do any cooking, housework or trans- simple as that. Just a phone call away can And the costumes! You will witness the most up with the name of On Top of the World porting individuals to medical appointment give an individual companionship along spectacular, eye-popping glittering creations ever. Neighbor Assistance Program or NAP for or shopping. “Our mission is purely com- with a lasting friendship. His opening costumes have more than a quarter short and after asking some of her friends panionship,” stated Arlene Riggs, another Shirley added that the program is “neigh- of a million hand-sewn rhinestones, sequins and and neighbors, she had her volunteers. volunteer. bors helping neighbors.” Johnny stated, beads, not to mention two thousand fresh water Marion County provided the necessary Each volunteer is supposed to visit a “The more people get to know you the more pearls! training for these volunteers and even went friend once each week at a prescribed time. they open up.” Tickets go on sale Monday, Oct. 1, from 8:30 to so far as providing each volunteer with a Johnny Kizer, one of two male volunteers, Phyllis told me that this program here in 10 a.m. in the Health & Recreation Ballroom and picture identification card. The organiza- told me he visits two married couples each On Top of the World, as far as she knows, is on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays thereafter. tion was off to its start. Word of mouth had week. He pays attention to the gentlemen not just a pilot program but the first such General admission tickets are $6 and reserved gotten around from different channels that while giving the lady of the house a break. organized program in a gated community. seating is $8. As usual maximum of four tickets any resident who needs a friend or a visita- Kizer stated that he calls ahead before his Again, her phone number is 854-2592. ˛ per purchase and are for all residents of the On Top of the World Communities and their house- guests. Please note: the Sonny LaRosa show sold out in three days. Mark your calendar as this show too will be sold out early. ˛ Fort Doggone Kensington Palace Makes Its Director Gives Talk at Cultural Center Grand Debut BY MARY PAT GIFFIN BY LYNN PEITHMAN STOCK WORLD NEWS WRITER WORLD NEWS EDITOR During the 16 years that Princess Diana was Marion County has gone to the dogs, thanks a part of the British royal family, she was the to an arts event benefiting the Humane Society world’s most photographed woman and was well of Marion County and the Marion Cultural Al- known for her manner of dress. Now, you can liance. learn more about the glamorous side of Princess And On Top of the World has its very own Diana’s style as well as her working wardrobe. entry: Fort Doggone, a five-foot by five-foot by Nigel Arch, a historian, author and director of nine-foot elaborate doghouse. Kensington Palace, where Princess Diana lived, In April of this year On Top of the World’s will be at the Circle Square Cultural Center on COA Everywhere and the Marketing Depart- Tuesday, Oct. 16, from 2 to 3 p.m. Admission is ment began designing/ building Fort Doggone free. for Barkitecture 2007, an event brought to Arch will discuss both the glamorous side Ocala by the Marion Cultural Alliance, Inc. and of Princess Diana’s style as well as her working the Humane Society of Marion County. The wardrobe. A speaker of the Pink Ribbon Crusade purpose of this event was to raise awareness since 2000, Arch is here with the display of Di- of the needs of homeless animals and to dem- ana’s outfits at the Appleton Museum. onstrate the power of the arts to change lives Arch is an expert on how monarchs and their and build a better community for people and courtiers dressed for five centuries. He’s also a pets. great admirer of Maureen Rorech Dunkel, a Tam- From Sept. 28 through Jan. 6, these dog- pa woman who in 1997 bought 14 dresses worn houses will be on display in various locations by the late Princess Diana and started a charity throughout the county (similar to the Horse tour with them. Fever event). Fort Doggone will be displayed at Royal dress, according to Arch, serves a pur- Candler Hills Golf Club. All of the doghouses pose, whether in the 18th century or today. “It’s will then be auctioned off on Feb. 2, with all almost like a uniform. You’re wearing it for your proceeds going to the Marion Cultural Alliance role. It’s not about comfort, necessarily, it’s about and the Humane Society of Marion County. being on show,” said Arch, at a tea party in Tampa Fort Doggone is a fully functional cypress- several years ago. sided doghouse, complete with a drawbridge In the 1700s, for example, stiff hoop skirts ex- opening, an original handpainted mural grac- tended an impressive eight feet from the wearing the inside, and solar lanterns illuminating er’s waist. You would never be able to bend over the entrance. Large “bones” serve as posts at but you didn’t need to, because if you dropped a the doghouse’s front corners. Photo by Ryan Douglas “We went for whimsical,” says Sheryl John- The On Top of the World Communities entry in the community event ∆ Continued on Page 38 Barkitecture is a fort ﬁt for a dog. ∆ Continued on Page 35 22 The World News® October 2007

of the major club manufacturers. Our friends on the second Wednesday of the month at 3 from Eagle Buick have lined up the Buick Tour p.m. to discuss golf course issues with the Van where you can have a virtual photograph above member representatives. If you have with Tiger Woods, and Birdie Golf where concerns please voice them to the member someone can win a set of club that day. We that best represents you, so, that they can will also be providing lunch for everyone who make the concerns heard. registers that day and we will use your regis- The 10th hole on the Tortoise & the Hare tration form to enter you in the drawing for course should be grassed in and playable door prizes. sometime soon. We are also going to have the We are honored to have as our guest host DRA to the right of nine dredged out again. for an exhibition, one of the Pinnacle Long Andy and I are working on holes number 16 Drive Team Members, Dan Boever, who will and 18 as well. You will also notice that the perform two shows for you, at 11 a.m. and 2 tree on 17 has been removed and we have p.m. If you have never seen Dan you will love planted other trees to replace it; this should him and laugh so hard that you may cry. The make the hole much more playable. vendors are: Cobra, Titleist, Ping, Taylor Made, The last subject that I have to inform you Cleveland, Callaway, Nike, Adams Golf, Srixon of will be of interest to those of you continual- Director Golf and the new Nancy Lopez Golf Clubs. ly ask about a six-month membership. By Nov. On Top of the Thanks for all of your support and we are 1, we will have the details available concern- of Golf excited about the 2008 season. ing an annual six-month membership. We are World Golf Jeff McDonald going to test this membership for the 2008 Nick Montanaro On Top of the World season and decide where to go from there. Where has the time gone? It seems that the Contact myself or Gwen Becker at 854-2765 year just started, but the heat really is almost Dear On Top of the World Golfers: I am excited to inform you about this next after Nov. 1 for the details. This membership over. There is a lot gong on and I am not sure I want to welcome all of those snowbirds subject, the Fool’s Day Give-A-Way. This pro- will be for those residents who are only here where I should start, so I will just pick a sub- that have all ready returned from the north gram is one that everyone involved wins. for six months. ject and go. for another year of wonderful golf. The only Starting on Oct. 1 and running through April We have worked out our golf rates the sea- We held our first On Top of the World Golf thing that you have missed this summer is the 1 when you buy merchandise in either golf son, which is Nov. 1 through April. The mem- Advisory meeting in September and it went heat! We have had one of the hottest summers shop you will receive tickets for a drawing to berships rates for 2008 have been set as well. well. I feel that just because of the communi- on record. Please pray for rain. We really need win prizes on April 1. We will be gathering 40 Please contact Gwen Becker at 854-2765 for cation between the members and the manage- it. prizes from our vendors and on April 1 we the membership details. We do have a new ment a relationship of respect and trust will will have a golf tournament and a dinner af- membership form that we will ask all of you As this column is being written, I have talk- be formed. ter which we will draw the names of the prize to fill out this year. ed to Andy, and he has given me six to eight Please know that the committee is made up winners. weeks of optimal conditions, to open hole #10 of the presidents of the MGA, LGA, the Ladies Candler Hills Golf Club on The Tortoise & The Hare. I hope you are There will be five grand prizes and 35 great Nine Holers and the Handicap Chairperson as This is going to one busy month. as excited as I am. I love November to May prizes. You must be present to win one of the well a member who represents the member- Ladies, we have the North Florida PGA La- because this seems to be the best part of the grand prizes, but not for one of the 35 great ship at large. So, these leaders are Paul Del dies Pro-Am on Thursday, Oct. 18. Also, Oct. year as far as the weather goes. prizes. Residents only may win and a resi- 18 is the practice round for the Men’s’ Mem- Vacchio, Connie Shirley, Jean Flynn and Linda Jeff and I have a lot of things planned for dent may win as many times as their name is ber-Guest. Friday and Saturday will be the first Bervinkle. this winter. Our monthly outing at differ- drawn. Please ask for details in either of the annual Candler Hills Men’s Member-Guest. Mr. Once a month the director of golf, the head ent venues has been a great success. Octo- golf shops and don’t miss out on the fun. Spain and his committee have done a great golf course superintendent, golf professional, ber looks to be the best one yet! We will be Please, remember that our Second Annual job. Have a great event guys! assistant golf course superintendent, director playing Juliet Falls Country Club and Spa on Extreme Demo Day is just around the corner, I hope everyone is enjoying the new tee of instruction, food and beverage manger and Oct. 25 at a 9 a.m. shotgun. Our dear friends on Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. We do look time system and that we are able to check you when at all possible the general manager for Tom Cioffi (director of operations) and Travis forward to a huge day. We have scheduled 10 in more professionally. ˛ On Top of the World Communities will meet Daniels (head golf professional) have closed down the golf course strictly for On Top of the World and Candler Hills members. I have and has done a great job. He is at the club- Team score tie at 124: 68—Jack Ashenfelter, 70— the had the privilege of touring this wonderful house at 7 in the morning until all the results Guy Russell, 73—Dick Dzik, 81—Albert Novotny; facility during its construction, and it is abso- are done sometimes until 4 in the afternoon. 66—William McGarry, 69—Tim O’Neil, 70—Barry lutely magnificent. Ross has made the payout line and is one who Barringer, 74—Bob Kendrick. So mark your calendar and sign up soon. tries to make sure that all of the results are Don’t be left out on this one. Check with the correct. All three of them will be missed by Team score tie at 125: 69—Archie Pollard, 74— Golf Shop for all of the details. me and a big thank you for your time and in- Leslie Finney, 77—Paul Fratarangelo, 81—Lee put. Please, when you see Phil, Rick and Ross, Goss; 69—Robert Carter, 71—Rick Mallardi, 73— Another date to mark your calendars for is thank them for a job well done. Ed Klodzen, 76—Ray Hellman. Nov. 3. This is going to be the largest demo day in Marion County. Last year we had 1,000 Respect: we all want it and should receive it. Team score 126: 68—Marvin Brooks, 70—Tom people in attendance and this year we are hop- It has come to my attention that on a Wednes- McHafﬁe, 75—John O’Neil, 76—Thomas Bednar. day event this August one of our members ing for 2,000. The Buick Tour Van will once hit a golf ball out of bounds onto someone’s Scotch 2-Some again be there to take a virtual reality picture property. This player not only drove the golf Tortoise & The Hare • Aug. 29 with Tiger, and we have a special treat this cart onto the property but also hit the golf 64—Bud Harris and Lane Milde; tie at 65—Jack year, the long drive champion, Dan Boever, ball from the person’s lawn! Wow, would you Ashenfelter, John O’Neil; Raymond Schultz and will be putting on an exhibition. Your favorite like this done to you? Please be respectful of Joe Sinsky; and Alan Mudie and Fred Rodriguez; vendors will be there: Nike, Cleveland, Title- Men’s Golf others and do not drive or hit balls on out of ist, Calloway, Cobra, Adams, Srixon and a few tie at 67—Bob Cates and Tom Fasanello; and Ron more. Association bounds area. He also broke one of the golf Cleveringa and Pete Peterson. rules by doing this! Accomplishments and Paul Del Vacchio As my term ends for this year I would Scotch 2-Some like to thank Ruth Border, Mike Driver, Linda Links • Aug. 29 Acknowledgements Bervinkle, Wes Dumeer and all the women 61—Raymond Beloin and Tony Magri; 62—Jay • Larry Chase: His fifth hole in one on No. Here are a few things the Tournament Di- who serve us on chicken day. If I missed any- Borden and Francis Caprez; 63—Rudy Allstead 14 of the Links, August rectors would like you to take note of. Please one, I am sorry. and Rocky Groomes; tie at 64—Roland Schwab • Bill Flannery: Eagle No. 1 of the Links, tee off at 8:30 a.m. or, if you are doubled up, Words of Wisdom and Marvin Williams; and Tony Capillo and Paul Sept. 10. 8:22 a.m. on Wednesdays, no earlier. Please • Phyliss Gaddy: Candler Hills, hole in one Golf is the only sport where the most feared Fratarangelo. leave the computer operator alone. If you on No. 5. opponent is you. Author unknown. have a problem with your handicap please see MGA 9 Low Net Special event – the holiday On Top of the See you around the course. your president or tournament director. Please Aug. 29 World Open sign up for play by 5 p.m. on Monday because MGA Team Stableford 42—John Ricciardone; 43—Rick Benzing; tie at Everyone who is a member of the GHIN sys- the paperwork is done on Monday night. If Net • Aug. 15 45—Zane Barnett and Gordon Blanchard; 46— tem at on top of the world is invited to par- you did not sign up for Wednesday play try 157—William E. Young Jr., Ross MacDonald, Fran- John Gartung; 52—Fred Lang. ticipate. There will be $1,800 in prizes will be showing up on Wednesday morning between cis Caprez, Ray Messer; tie at 151—Larry Chase, Scramble given away that day. 7:30 and 8. If we have an opening we can fit There will be an award ceremony and din- Calvin Apperson, Tony Magri, Don Noel; Raymond Sept. 5 you in. ner following the tournament. Check in the Beloin, Joe Rosinski, Tary Bole, John Hodd; Art Tortoise and Hare Sign-up sheet is in the clubhouse for elec- golf shop for the date when it gets closer to tions. Election will be held Oct 3. We need Buecher, John Doyle, Richard Beury, Joe Sinsky; 61—Robert Carter, Steve Gregely, Dick Griswold, the time. ˛ three board members. 150—Paul Fratarangelo, Raymond Shultz, Jack Lane Milde; 62—Rocky Groomes, Bob Moran, Tim One of the three members who are not run- Hegarty, Frank Palotta; tie at 149—Bill Carlson, O’Neil; tie at 64—Tary Bole, Joe Morea, Millard ning again is Phil Shirley. Phil is the kind of Jack Ashenfelter, Bill Krusen, Joseph Wilssens; Sadler, Wally Schilf; Thomas Bednar, Dan Carty, guy you have to get to know to love him. He Dick Gray, Rocky Groomes, Charles Mattingly, Paul B. East, Sherman Hutchings; Ken Gilmore, has been our treasurer and has done a fine job. Carl Arnold. Jack Martin, Ray Messer, Raymond Schultz. Rick D’Addio has been our secretary and also World News Deadlines has done a fine job for us. Rick has a great per- MGA Team 2 Best Ball Scramble sonality and is a pleasure to be around. Ross Net • Aug. 22 Sept. 5 • Advertising: McDonald is a rock you can always count on Team score 120: 69—Carl Arnold, 70—Ron Tortoise and Hare and has been one of our tournament directors Thompson, 72—Carl Zeiler, 78—Tary Bole. 64—Michael Drabicki, Tom Fasanello, Bill Flan- Noon 13th of the month nery, Charles Mattingly; tie at 67—Jay Borden, • Cards & Scores: Bob Huegli, Kas Kaske, Dave Knauss; Raymond Noon 13th of the month tied for fifth, Paul and I single handily held Beloin, Jose Cura, Dick Fields, Glenn Pecor; tie • Columns: sixth and Angelita and Armando Pena held at 68—Paul Del Vacchio, David Miller, Fred Ro- seventh. Tying for eighth were the Drivers, driguez, Bob Selmon; Bob Graff, Bill Hawk, Alan Noon 14th of the month Nicholases, Griswolds and M. Williams and E. (e-mailed) Rapacz. In ninth place were the Appersons, Mudie, Marvin Williams. ˛ N. Zielinski and P. Shirley, R. Groomes and D. Johnson. The Rosinskis, J. Hill and S. Ford, R. Hell- man and MJ McAtee, D. Norris and J. Page and P. Peterson and H. Bextermueller all tied for 10th place. Seventy-two players participated and we congratulate everyone. Thanks for participating. FYI: Apparently the lightning took out the modem on the GHIN computer sometime in August and no scores could be transmitted. We just wanted you to know the problem has Handicap been fixed. By now you all know the Pro Shop is doing Committee the league tournaments. We would like to ask Patricia Donnelly you if you have any problems, please see your Our Specialty tournament chairperson or league president. New & Factory Rebuilt IQ Club Cars Do not confront the computer operator; take Yes, the third time was a charm. We finally it to the appropriate channel. Thank you. Our Rebuilt Features: got the Scotch Twosome played, although ear- On Saturday, Oct. 6, Ron and Norma Clever- Factory High Speed Motor & Controller — Genuine 48 Volt System — New Factory Body ly morning showers could have caused cancel- inga will host a Modified Scramble. Quick re- lations and didn’t. For me, it was worth wait- fresher: All players drive, one drive is selected New Factory Seats — New DOT Tires — New Factory Canopy & Supports ing for. I do love this tournament. to play. The player whose drive is selected New On Board Computer — New 8 Volt Batteries — Factory Installed Lights Our big winners were Frank and Valerie does not hit the next shot. Only three play- 3 Year Factory Warranty & More! Smith with a net 57 — wow! A close second ers will hit. This procedure continues until the were Tim and Rosemarie O’Neil with a net 61 ball is on the green and then all four will putt and third was Ed Noe and Bev Ovrebo. until the ball is holed. 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and hopefully looking sharp in our blue and not necessarily produce the same launch an- white. See you there! gles. Variables such as club head size, face Low Gross progression or offset, and shaft weight and kick point will all influence the launch angle. Aug. 21 For moderate driver ball speed of 135 mph Chip-ins: Carol Bell, Millie Nucaso or less, the recommended minimum launch Flight A: 52—Agnes Tetti, 53—Violet Sica, 54— angle is 13 to 15.5 degrees. As the driver ball Marlene Floeckher, 56—Millie Nucaso. speed increases to a range of 125 to 155 mph, Flight B: 58—Joan Rappa, 59—Betty Tully, 61— the launch angle changes to 11 to 13 degrees. Thelma Smith, 62—Carol Bell, Cathleen Hatha- Generally a golfer wants a low spin rate on the driver. However, the slower club head way. speeds need a higher spin rate to sustain flight Low Net time of the golf ball and ultimately increase Aug. 28 the distance. Flight A: 35—Agnes Tetti, 37—BJ Leckbee, 38— An example of ball speed, launch angle and Deni DeHart. distance comparisons is a ball speed 123.5 Ladies 9-Hole Flight B: 39—Betty Tully, Jean Flynn, 40—Pauline Golf mph and a launch angle of 5.3 degrees yield Beloin, Joan Rappa. a distance of 198 to 208 yards. However, using the same club a ball speed of 132.4 mph Golf Flight C: 40—Helen DeGraw, 42—Donna Swiger, Tip and a launch angle of 11.3 degrees resulted in BJ Leckbee 43—Linda Heenan. Sally Collins 225 to 236 yards. Rather impressive distance Scramble • Links change! Sept. 4 Our professional golf staff wants you to know what to look for at Demo Day to maxi- Aug. 21 was our hottest golf day this year, 45—Three teams: Agnes Tetti, Virginia Blanchard, Get The Best Driver Loft for You and some ladies weren’t able to make it all the Linda Heenan, Evelyn Stewart; Thelma Smith, mize your results. We will have the launch With the Second Annual Extreme Demo monitor on the practice ranges with drivers way. Sometimes drinking plenty of water isn’t Carol White, Cathleen Hathaway, Marilee Dam; enough! Knowing when to walk away is very Day at Candler Hills just around the corner with differing degrees of loft so you may see BJ Leckbee, Carol Bell, Fran Mencher, Helen De- on Nov. 3, we need to understand how the loft what driver loft will maximize your distance smart, indeed. Graw. Players who have questions about their and launch angle of the driver can maximize off the tee. handicaps should ask either Millie Nucaso 47—Michaele Beyer, Donna Swiger, Deni DeHart, distance for the golfer. Many golfers tend to Join us at the On Top of the World Practice or Jean Flynn. If these ladies don’t know the Laura Jean Teyral; Marlene Floeckher, Pauline Be- believe the lower the loft, the more the ball Tee on Thursday, Oct. 4, from 1 until 3 p.m. answer, they’ll find out and get back to you. loin, Sumiko Bridges. will roll, thus resulting in more distance. How- or at Candler Hills Practice Tee on Tuesday, ever, this is not always a true statement. Oct. 9, from 1 until 3 p.m. Call the On Top of Believe it. Low Gross It’s time to start checking the bulletin board It is extremely important that a golfer be the World Golf Shop, 854-8430, to make an Sept. 11 measured dynamically (in motion) to be cer- appointment for the On Top of the World day for away invitationals. At least two have been Chip-ins: Grace Bock, Jean Flynn, Fran Mencher. posted already, and the openings are quickly tain that a driver is properly fitted to him or or call the Candler Hills Golf Shop, 861-9712, Flight A: 51—Ruth Koch, 52—Deni DeHart, 53— being filled. her. Two drivers with the identical lofts will for the Candler Hills schedule. ˛ Applause to Cathy Hathaway for volunteer- Agnes Tetti. ing to fill Diane Dzik’s shoes as chair of the Flight B: 55—BJ Leckbee, 57—Marlene Floeck- telephone committee. her, Helen Bailey. Vogt; 54—Heidi Biederman. Mark the date: Oct. 2 is our first meeting of Flight C: 61—Sumiko Bridges, Michaele Beyer, Men: Tie at 43—Kurt Vogt and John Ricciardone. the new season. We’ll be playing a scramble, 62—Virginia Blanchard. ˛ Sunday Mini-Golf Aug. 19 Ladies: 43—Chris Resta; tie at 47—Emmy Ric- ciardone; Eleanor Krowka. Men: 35—Bob Maxwell; 41—Ben Resta; 43— Golf Cart Batteries John Ricciardone; 50—Oliver Aube. We Do Repairs & Service At Your Home Aug. 26 Ladies: 41—Emmy Ricciardone; 47—Florence 6 Volt Batteries & 8 Volt Batteries Soens; 48—Eleanor Krowka. Best Prices / Call Us Last Men: 38—John Ricciardone; 46—Oliver Aube; 47—Dick Soens. Motors Too 804-0722 Sept. 2 * Plus tax & EPA Mini Golf Rained out Delivered & Installed Free We also sell preowned golf carts & tires Sept. 9 Jack Coyle Rained out Thursday Mini-Golf Providence Putters Aug. 16 Aug. 14 Rained out Lady: 50—Emmy Ricciardone. Aug. 23 Men: 40—John Ricciardone; 44—Bob Maxwell. Ladies: 42—Emmy Ricciardone; 43—Florence Aug. 21 Soens. Ladies: 43—Inge Vogt; 48—Emmy Ricciardone. Men: 40-Bob Maxwell; 44—Dick Soens; 47— Men: 38—Kurt Vogt; 39—Bob Maxwell; tie at John Ricciardone. 45— John Ricciardone and Oliver Aube. Aug. 30 Aug. 28 Ladies: Tie at 49—Emmy Ricciardone and Elea- Ladies: 40—Inge Vogt; 46—Sandra Ensley; 52— nor Krowka; 51—Chris Resta. Emmy Ricciardone. Men: 36—Ben Resta; 39—John Ricciardone; Men: 39—Kurt Vogt; 42—Doug Ensley; 45—John 42—Bob Maxwell; Ricciardone; 58—Oliver Aube. 45—Oliver Aube. Sept. 4 Sept. 6 Ladies: 46—Inge Vogt; 49—Emmy Ricciardone; Ladies: 45—Emmy Ricciardone; tie at 48—Elea- 58—Heidi Biederman. nor Krowka and Florence Soens. Men: 42—Kurt Vogt; 46—John Ricciardone. Men: 38—Bob Maxwell; 44—Oliver Aube; tie at Sept. 11 47—John Ricciardone and Dick Soens; 51—Steve Ladies: Tie at 45—Emmy Ricciardone and Inge Silverthorn. ˛

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for you. Also, if you do not wish to assume cocktails and appetizers. A dinner, dance and the position of captain see our tournament awards presentation will be on Saturday night chairperson, Linda Bervinkle, and someone for participants and their wives. else will be assigned. We now have some 60 players in the CHM- Association dues are due Oct. 1. The fee is GA, and remember that we only started in Jan- $10. Your GHIN fee will be paid separately in uary of this year. For those players not play- January. ing regularly, you are missing a great time. So please come out and play. The idea is to have 9 Best Holes Less 1/2 Hdcp fun and enjoy the camaraderie. Aug. 7 Congratulations to Bob Cooke who had an Flight A Gross: 30—Mary Lyon, 32—Linda eagle on the 18th hole on Aug. 21. Bervinkle, 34—Bev Ovrebo. If you are not receiving the weekly e-mail Net: 23—Mary Driver, 25—Sandy Chase, 27— update, contact Garry Gerlach whose e-mail is Betty Gustafson, Valerie Smith. [email protected]. Flight B Gross: 33—Diane Hamments, 37—An- See you on the links. drea Fratarangelo, 39—Pat MacMurray. Candler Hills Men’s League Results Ladies 18-Hole Net: 22—Andy Flannery, Mary McAtee, 26—An- Candler Hills Four Man Team Shamble gelita Pena. Aug. 14 Golf Flight C Gross: 39—Elsie Calabrese, 41—Euny Men’s Golf 245—Dave Masaschi, Jerry Lisinski, Gene Kelly, Pat MacMurray Moore, 46—Carolyn Cummings. Garry Gerlach and Ed O’Leary; Rick D’Addio, Tony Misterly, John Net: 23—Helen Foskett, 26—Rose Hoovler, Hel- Podkomorski and Jim Bragg. en Bextermueller. 4–Man Team Two Best Balls Andy has been working hard. The rough Welcome back to all our members. We hope Chip-ins: Linda Bervinkle, Mary Driver, Andy Aug. 21 has grown and we are struggling a bit to hit you had a great summer. We are looking for- Flannery, JoAnn Roney. 118—Rick D’Addio, Bob Cooke, Paul Fratarangelo ward to an exciting year for the On Top of the out of the higher grass (if we can find the World Ladies 18 Hole Golf Association. Scramble ball). But the course remains in great shape. and Bill Horton; 119—Garry Gerlach, Jerry Lisin- We are pleased to have three new members Aug. 14 Andy has also put out more watering stations. ski, John Menzies and Nick Nimerala. joining us this October. Welcome to Adele 70—Mary Lyon, Diane Hamments, Jo Apperson, Thanks — we needed them. Andy also placed 2–Man Team Stableford Noe, Elly Rapacz and Bonnie Leclerc. Andrea Flannery; 71— Linda Bervinkle, Pat Mac- sand boxes at the first and tenth tees so we Aug. 28 Velma Rose, chairperson of the Ringer can fill our buckets and bottles. 79—Tom McGurk and Nick Nimerala. 77—Paul Murray, Rosemarie O’Neil, Helen Bextermueller; Please be on time Tuesday mornings. Be at Tournament, wants to remind you that the Moltisanti and Ed Wilson; Lenny Pabon and Roger last day for sign up is Oct. 9. Please pay the 72—Sandy Chase, Carol Joseph, Dea Johnson, the Pro Shop by 7:30 a.m. Some mornings they Whittle; Rick D’Addio and Bob Cooke; 73—Dave $1 fee on or before that day. The ringer tour- Ester Lang; 73—Nancy Zielinski, Mary Jane Mca- get us off early, so if you want to hit balls and nament is a season long event. Your Tuesday tee, Elsie Calabrese. putt, get there earlier. Be in your carts ready to Schultz and Jim McGrath. League Links Course scores are recorded for Round Robin go at least 10 minutes prior to your tee time. Sept. 4 • Course Closed The Handicap Committee is entering scores each hole and as the season progresses, each Aug. 21 2–Man Team time the score for a hole is improved the new, for all league play. You should use the Equi- Tied at 112—Nancy Nicholas, Marilyn Rose, Elsie Total Net • Sept. 11 lower score is entered. At the end of the sea- table Stroke Control in the CHMGA handbook son prizes are given in each flight for the low- Calabrese, Serine Rossi; Mary Lyon, Velma Rose, when posting your scores on days other than 62—Jack Gustafson and John Podkomorski; est ringer score. Harriet Brower, Rose Hoovler; Mary Driver, Pat Tuesdays. 64—Tony Misterly and J.C. VanBloom and Fred The first general meeting of the season will MacMurray, Glenna Swank, Ester Lang; second, The next major event will be the Member/ Spain and Nick Nimerala; 65—Paul Moltisanti be held on Tuesday, Oct. 9, in the Health & Carol Joseph, Diane Hamments, Fran Griswold, Guest starting Oct. 18. This event will include and Bill Horton; 66—Dave Masaschi and Bruce Recreation Ballroom immediately following Dea Johnson. three days of golf. Thursday night we will have Venslavsky. ˛ golf. No lunch will be provided so brown bag Chip-ins: Elsie Calabrese, Sandy Chase, Mary it if you wish. We are asking that all On Top Lyon, Shirley Smagner. of the World 18-Hole Ladies wear their new league shirts the second Tuesday of each Low Gross/Net month and also for special events and out- Aug. 28 side invitationals. It was suggested that navy Flight 1: Gross: 87—Gretchen Normandin, 90— shorts would be attractive to coordinate with Jerry Gill, 92— Beverly Ovrebo. the pale green shirts. There is a checklist on Net: 71—Diane Hamments, 76—Mary Lyon, the bulletin board with all the names of the ladies who ordered shirts. Please check off your 80—Betty Gustafson. name if you picked up your shirt and paid for Flight 2: Gross: 100—JoAnn Roney, 102—An- it. Thanks. drea Fratarangelo, 106—Flo Emanuel. There is still a need for volunteers for the Net: 76—Mary Jane Mcatee, 79— Velma Rose, Awards Dinner, Rally for a Cure and other Rosemarie O’Neil. events. Please lend your help for these great Flight 3: Gross: 109—Dea Johnson, 111—Helen events. The Rally will be led on Nov. 13. Check Bextermueller, 112—Rose Hoovler. the bulletin board for sign-up lists and information on other items of importance. Note Net: 77—Rose Hoovler, 78—Carolyn Cummings, some of the new rules and information about 79—Helen Foskett. events at local courses. Remember to sign up Chip-ins: Elsie Calabrese, Carolyn Cummings, Di- for our Friendship Harvest Invitational. It is ane Hamments, Jerry Gill, Rosemarie O’Neil. ˛ going to be a wonderful day for our Ladies As- sociation. Don’t miss out! If you have any questions or problems with pairings or tee assignments for league play please speak with our association president, Connie Shirley. She will address this matter

How Relaxing The Dreams BY HAZEL EHLE The dreams how fantastic That come along at night Always so delightful Very colorful and bright.

Very much like magic As they suddenly drop by Not knowing from where And not to wonder why.

Making sleep so restful Wanting them to stay Also how enchanting Yet soon will fade away.

These dreams are special Also bring much love Just like in heaven Must come from above.

Sometimes I toss and turn Having a sleepless night And miss the restful dreams Even with my eyes closed tight.

Now sleep is here And the dreams that I adore Have come to me again With relaxing sleep once more.

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If you follow the guidelines he gave us you will hangers and even the furniture. The club has enjoy many years of computing without few, shared the cost of installing the lights over if any, problems. On Sept. 8, Arnie Hansen and the tables, and indeed the cost of one of the Joe Maddox built a computer for us and when new tables. they were finished, though it still lay in a com- Behind the scenes there are many people ponent stage on the table, it ran and could be who volunteer their time and energy to help used, just like a PC! We had a few tense mo- in this effort. One example is Fred Adolph, ments when nothing happened only to have who keeps the playing surfaces of the tables a sharp-eyed member point out that we had clean with a special cloth cleaning system pur- not yet connected the power! After having a chased with the members dues. good laugh the power was connected and the Our quarterly meeting will be held Monday, computer booted! Oct. 1, at 4 p.m. in the ceramic room of the The remaining classes held in September Arts/Craft building. We will be electing club were “Networking” by Don Sommer and “In- officers for 2008. I know there are many new ternet Safety” by Sherry Surdam. If you missed residents who could bring fresh ideas and any of these they will be repeated later this energy to the club by joining the board. So, year. please come to the meeting, nominate your- Computer On Oct. 6, Arnie will be doing his hands-on Billiards self or another, vote and serve! Immediately presentation on using scanners; Oct. 20, there George Tookmanian following the meeting we will be having a fund Club will be a presentation on backing up your com- raising pizza party. Please see Penny Wilson Sherry Surdam puter using the Acronis True Image 10 soft- for tickets. ware program. In addition, we have a relative- The following comments are from our Bil- Looking through the Billiard Encyclopedia, ly new presentation coming on Oct. 27. You all liard Club president, Richard Impressa. I am continually amazed by the efforts of so As you all know, columns for our commu- know that many file types can be opened by This is the time of the year when activity is many people who have played some role in nity newspaper must be submitted well in ad- a multitude of programs. Every program cre- on the increase at On Top of the World. The the development of the pool or billiard scene. I vance of the month for which they are written, ator wants you to use his or her program and snowbirds are starting to return and there are don’t know how serious pool historians would so we are most always behind in telling you will generally make that program the default some great entertainers coming to the Circle classify various eras in the art of billiards, but about things that have happened! program. Well, what if you don’t WANT that Square Cultural Center for fans of 50’s music it seems to me whatever the period, there were In August, Francis Womack, a long-time program to be the one used? In this presenta- like Shirley and I. people who became fascinated with every as- club member, treated us to a wonderful pre- tion we show you how to change the program Business is also picking up for the On Top pect of the game. sentation. He gave us a demonstration on us- associated with certain file types. of the World Billiard Club. On Sept. 27, from I hope the readers of my feeble efforts ing Pinnacle, a movie-making application, by So, there you have the schedule for October. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., I will be sharing a table at to present some information on the game actually creating a movie for us, using pictures All meetings are held at 9 a.m. at the Arbor the On Top of the World Club Fair with Penny will realize I am not differentiating between he and a couple of other club members took Conference Center, Suites B and C, on Tues- Wilson, president of the Ladies Billiard Club. “pocket pool” and “billiards,” where there are of people attending the meeting. Yours truly day, Thursday and Saturday. Saturday classes We will be presenting the benefits of our orga- no pockets, and only three balls are used. In was one of the photographers and since I lack are generally well attended so get there early. nizations to interested residents in an effort the United States as you know, on the TV, one experience at taking movies and had absolute- If you aren’t a member yet but want to see to add to our membership. will see a lot of nine-ball, because it lends well ly no idea what I was doing, I provided much what we do, come on up and give us a look- If you happen to miss the fair we are offer- on the screen and after all most of the ladies amusement with my movie-taking abilities (or see. I think you’ll find we have much to offer ing a special to all residents. If you join our are attractive. In and around our towns and lack thereof)! Francis’ was very well thought both novice and more experienced users! club for the remainder of 2007, you will get cities, eight-ball is widely played, or various out and all of us enjoyed it. After the hysteri- As always, be sure to check the calendar the entire year of 2008 included in your $5 versions, like 1-15, or the “Alabama” version cal shots I took, I am determined to get one of on our Web site at www.cccocala.org for the dues. That’s about 33 cents a month to help as Jim Giles introduced to the On Top of the these cameras and see if I can do better! dates of our presentations and for any sched- us buy and maintain equipment that makes World “gang.” Also there are many other con- Our official “season” started on Sept. 4, uling changes that are inevitable. our billiard room the best in Ocala. If you use tests, like “one ball,” straight pool, bank pool with Don Sommer’s presentation on mainte- Hope to see you soon and happy comput- the facility at all, it would be a shame not to and/or variations of these games. I am not nance for your PC to keep it running properly. ing! ˛ contribute to our efforts on your behalf. Even knowledgeable about the Europeans to pres- if you don’t use the facilities, your member- ent their preferences. I have heard our Cana- ship will help to keep them the best they can dian friends and British friends do play on be. larger tables, a game known as “snooker.” I Submit Articles by E-mail to What do you get for your 5 bucks? The club think from the time Paul Newman and Tom otownews@otowﬂ.com has assumed responsibility for maintaining Cruise made those films about pool, a new in- the equipment, including buying and repair- terest came about and today the popularity of ing “break sticks,” racks, bridges, balls, table the game seems to be expanding. ˛

as once you have visited, we are sure there will PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE be interest. If you were born in the southern states or have lived in the south for 15 years or more and are a resident of On Top of the DESIGN AND INSTALLATION World you are eligible for membership. Our table was full with great salads, entrees and wonderful desserts. Our membership re- Designer with BS in Landscape Architecture ally “dusted off” those southern recipes and prepared some delicious food for our enjoy- Shrub, Tree and Sod Installation ment. The tasters selected the collard greens Brick Paver Patios and Driveways prepared by Ed Beck as one of the favorites. The Southern Club will participate in the Concrete Curbing Installation On Top of the World Club Fair to be held in the Health & Recreation Ballroom on Thurs- day, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Come Call for Free Estimate! by and learn of our purpose and activities. Charlotte Hancock is leading this project and Southern Club many club members will be on hand with 352-286-1618 • 352-286-9151 Bob Bland some southern samplings. After the business meeting, we were entertained by the duo “Twice as Nice.” Mark Bouvi- Approximately 80 Southerners attended the er and Debbie Baker gave us a variety of music Southern Club’s first meeting for the 2007-08 from country western to rock to jazz and to Jeffrey Dee Fleigel, M.D., F.A.C.S. season in September. bluegrass, both vocal and instrumental. We had as visitors Suzanne and John Our next meeting will be Oct. 4 in the H&R Suzanne S. Fleigel, M.D. Womack, Flo and Bob Wright and Barbara and Ballroom at 5:30 p.m. Our entertainment for Norman Chartier. Also, new members to join this meeting will be Homer Noodleman of Board Certiﬁed American Academy of Otolaryngology our organization were Dee Miller and Betty Spring Hill. He is a comic and musician, so and David Pipkin. mark your calendar, as this is one meeting ■ Ear, Nose, Throat, Head & Neck Surgery We invite visitors to come and check us out you do not want to miss. ˛ ■ Allergy Blood Tests Available ■ Removal of Facial Spots ■ Facial Plastic Surgery Shufﬂeboard Teams Blue Cross & Blue Shield Providers Team Captain Phone Co-Captain Phone Medicare Participating 9:30 a.m. Monday Tom Cullum 237-3896 Bob Schuck 854-9629 1:30 p.m. Monday Lou Fisher 854-2088 To be named 1400 South Magnolia, Ocala, FL 34471 1 p.m. Tuesday Joe Veres 861-8005 Jim Lynam 861-2822 1:30 p.m. Wednesday George Hajjar 861-6009 Lou Crudele 291-4910 732-8171 9:30 a.m.Thursday Jack Smith 873-0804 Frank Dubay 236-6638 9:30 a.m. Friday Elaine Austin 291-0744 To be named By Appointment

No Time For Home Maintenance? HomeFIXology has raised the home handyman business to a new level of Shufﬂeboard professionalism…and we’re in your Robert Riedeman neighborhood! We know you’re busy, so let The new shuffleboard season got underway us knock a few items off that “To Do” list. in September. There are six teams that com- pete once a week. Their times and captains Your business is important – and co-captains above. The current officers for the club are presi- quick response guaranteed! dent, Joe Veres, 861-8005; first vice-president, Ellen and Russell Schlaak, 291-0355; second vice-president, Jane Lipps, 873-2745; secre- CALL NOW! NO JOB tary, Joan Dudek, 789-9226; and treasurer, Al TOO SMALL! Sternberger, 861-9065. 352.237.1008 WE EVEN HAUL AWAY JUNK We are looking forward to an enjoyable year of shuffleboard and wish to encourage Each franchiseBonded, independ Insuredently owned and operated all interested residents who want more infor- Licensed, Bonded, Insured mation about the club to call Joe Veres (861- 8005), Frank Dubay (236-6638), George Hajjar (861-6009), or myself (861-1501). All residents are welcome, whether experienced players or beginners. ˛ 26 The World News® October 2007

the rim of the glass with water to allow it to stick to the rim then pour in Margaritas. Gar- nish with maraschino cherries. Stephanie’s Computer Tip for October Serves 5. BY STEPHANIE ROHDE When you are carving out your pumpkins be sure and save the seeds because they are Antivirus Software—Latest Versions well known to have many health benefits. Norton Antivirus 2008 and McAfee Antivirus 2008 Dating as far back as Native American Indian versions are either already available for purchase or medicine. It has been found that pumpkin- will be soon. Consider not renewing a subscription to seeds can decrease inflammation due to ar- an older version if you use either of these two pro- thritis and also promotes prostate health as grams; purchase the 2008 version of just the Antivi- well as containing important fatty acids as rus instead — $39.99. well as zinc. Or, you may want to use AVG antivirus software — which is free and may be downloaded at: Roasting Pumpkin Seeds http://free.grisoft.com/ Put 2 cups of pumpkin seeds in a large Brighthouse Road Runner customers can use CA In- Anything bowl. Add 1 Tablespoon melted butter and ternet Security Suite for free and it may be downloaded seasalt grinded around the seeds until lightly at: http://www.rr.com/flash/index.cfm?rev=10263. But Bland dusted. Stir seeds with butter and salt and lay Don’t forget to manually check for virus protection out on a baking sheet. Cook at 300 F for 30 updates before any Internet activities when using the Chef Dave Bland minutes until golden brown. computer on any given day. The flesh of the pumpkin can be used in pumpkin gnocchi or pumpkin crème brûlée. This tip brought to you by End The Clutter ETC Bland. When you think of food, if the word At home my children love to help me make Please use any and all information at your own risk. 8 bland is the first thing that comes to mind, Gnocchi. They excitedly assist me in rolling www.endtheclutter.com • www.lulu.com/endtheclutter it probably wasn’t the most memorable meal. the balls and get even more excited eating www.lulu.com/CustomComputerInstruction Unless you’re having a meal prepared by me, them. Chef Dave Bland. I know what you’re thinking, “How did I, a man whose family name is Pumpkin Gnocchi Bland, become a chef?” Here’s my story: My Canned pumpkin 1 cup department, gave a seminar titled Advanced first job, at age sixteen, was as a prep cook All purpose or potato flour 1 cup First Aid. Although you may think this was at a local St. Augustine eatery. This is where Nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon about splinting and bandaging, it involved I cut off the tip of my thumb with a cleaver. Salted butter 4 oz snakebites, insect stings, etc. Cathy explained During a six-year stint at a steakhouse chain, Parmesan cheese grated finely 4 oz how to avoid receiving some of these bites or I decided (with my future wife’s prodding) to In a food processor add canned pumpkin stings. Most important of all, she instructed attend culinary school. Upon graduation, we and remaining ingredients and blend until it us in how to deal with them. got married and moved to Orlando. I worked forms into a ball. If it is too wet add a little She then gave some participants a slip of my way up into the Executive Chef position at more flour. paper with a bite or sting written on it, with a fine dining Italian restaurant in Downtown Put dough on a cutting board or clean the signs of each that would be on your body. Disney, where I was employed for 10 years. surface and knead into a ball. Then cut into They came back into the room and explained Then a whirlwind year working as the Tra- workable pieces rolling out into a snake. Cut what had happened to them, and the rest of voltas’ private chef and that brings me here, dough into even pieces on a bias to make little our team had to tell how they should be treat- and now I’m On Top of the World! I’m only 38 football like dumplings. Drop dumplings into ed. I’m sure this was an eye opener for most but I’ve been in the business for 22 years! Now boiling water and cook until they float to the everyone. down to business... top. Serve in melted hot butter and generous From the comments on the training critique October harvest time is here and with it sprinkles of parmesan cheese. Citizens Emergency form that everyone filled out, this was a very comes a bounty of fruits and vegetables that enjoyable and interesting training. Each form set the tone for the season. Obviously pump- An alternative to the traditional pumpkin Response Team praised Cathy for an interesting, informative kins and squash varieties are in their peak, pie, pumpkin crème brûlée is not difficult to Caroline Scott presentation that was very well done. along with artichokes, escarole and arugula. make and will make everyone smile. To candy We had several guests to hear Cathy teach. The trendy pomegranate also hits its peak the sugar at home simply sugar the top of the There were people from the Indigo East CERT during this season. With its renowned popu- dessert, turn your oven on broil, and brown team, and also the CERT team from Marco larity due to the antioxidant craze, pomegran- the top until it is nice and caramelized. Nor- My thanks to Mary Lou Caruana for taking Polo community. ate is a great thing to add to a menu. If you mally in a kitchen we use a blowtorch but over my duties as CERT leader last month. Anyone is invited at any time to attend are throwing a soirée for Halloween a pome- when you do it in the oven it makes the center She did a great job and I really appreciate our meetings. Some of our topics may inter- granate punch or pomegranate margarita will of the crème brûlée warm which is nice com- it. This allowed Norman and I to attend our est you, and some of your questions could be definitely fit the bill. pared to the normal cold center. One of the granddaughter’s wedding in New York state, answered. pleasures in life is certainly the crack of this visit children in Maryland, and sneak in a very We meet the second Tuesday of each month Pomegranate Punch rich dessert with a spoon and the aroma of restful week at our time-share in Virginia. in Suites E, F and G of the Arbor Conference Pomegranate juice 20 oz spiced pumpkin will fill the air. Cathy Bowers, representing the sheriff’s Center at 9 a.m. ˛ Fresh orange juice 4 oz Lime Juice (sweetened) 3 oz Pumpkin Crème Brûlée Champagne or sparkling wine half bottle Canned pumpkin 16 oz In a punch bowl combine pom juice, orange Granulated sugar 8 oz Upcoming Publication Dates juice and lime juice. Egg Yolks 6 egg yolks • November issue: Thursday, Nov. 1 Finish with Champagne, garnish with lime, Ginger 1/8 teaspoon orange slices and pomegranate seeds. Cover Nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon • December issue: Thursday, Nov. 29 and put in refrigerator until serving. Cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon • January issue: Thursday, Dec. 27 2 cups heavy cream Pomegranate Frozen Margaritas Heat oven to 300 F. Pomegranate juice 8 oz In a saucepan simmer heavy cream with Maraschino cherry juice 6 oz ginger, nutmeg and cinnamon for 15 minutes. Sauza tequila 4 oz Whip pumpkin with egg yolks and add to the Lime juice 4 oz saucepan. Bring mixture to a high simmer stir- Crushed Ice 16 oz ring with a wire whip. Add sugar and cook un- In blender add ice then remaining ingredi- til mixture begins to thicken slightly. ents. Blend thoroughly. Using a 3 oz ladle fill oven safe soufflé cups Instead of salting the rim, use sugar and or brûlée dishes. pomegranate seeds in a small plate and wet Place on cups on a baking sheet and pour water around the cups to prevent burning. Cook at 300 F for 45 minutes or until the cus- tard solidifies. Great Lakes To serve, pour granulated sugar on top of crème brûlée and broil until the top becomes Club golden brown. ˛ Mary Jo Hammond

Over the summer, the board of the Great Lakes Club came up with a few ideas. We may have officers for next year only if the membership pledge to do their part. We need groups of four to volunteer for one month to bring foods or snacks in the amount that the treasury will allow. We will provide coffee and tea. We need members to come up with entertainment for each month, whether 24-Hour Video Surveillance it is a speaker, singers, games, etc. You may try to plan trips if anyone wants to handle them. Mary Jo Hammond and Kay Chandler have agreed to be co-presidents in order to allow for vacations or other activities. That way we Computer Each will always have a president for the club meetings. Controlled Door Since we will continue as a club, dues of $7 Access Alarmed for the year will be collected in October. We have new officers: Rosemary Klosterman will be vice-president, Marilyn Nielsen will be secretary and Esther Lang will be treasurer. They were installed during the meeting. Thanks for keeping the club active and Residential & Commercial Storage don’t forget dues next month. ˛

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Dish & That Pennsylvania Recipes Club Jean Breslin Pat Utiss

The new season for the Pennsylvania Club Homemade patties are so easy and deli- got off to a rousing start in September. We cious; try them. had “Horse Racing.” Much laughter was heard Sausage Patties throughout the room, so I think I can safely say that everyone had a good time. Six races 2 pounds ground pork were held and all money bet was returned to 2 teaspoons dried marjoram the members who bet on the winning horses. 2 teaspoons salt At the end of the afternoon, all those with los- August Summer Shindig hosts Tish and Don Dertien along with guests Jean 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder ing tickets placed them in a container, and a Breslin, Pat Riedeman and Bob O’Neal appraise the great selections of hors 1/4 teaspoon pepper “loser prize” was drawn. Phil (Bill) DeVito won 1 cup water d’ouveres and desserts ready for hungry club members. a gift certificate to The Pub. A big “Thank You” Place ground pork in a large bowl. Add the to my volunteer tellers, Janice Meade, Lois marjoram, salt, garlic powder, pepper and mix Powers, Eileen Kreps, Joan Cummings, Shirley or a dessert dish. well. Add water and continue to mix until in- Wilver and Joan Messner. The evening started off with all partici- corporated. Shape into 4-inch patties and fry Our program for October will be a Back to pants selecting from the many different types in a skillet for 15 to 20 minutes or until thor- the 50s Party. Those attending are encour- of delicious hors d’ouveres. Contrary to pre- oughly cooked. These patties freeze well, if aged to dress as they may have in the 1950s. viously held beliefs, a dish of hors d’ouveres you have any leftover. Prizes will be given to the best-dressed man can easily take the place of and be as filling Here is a very nice addition to any meal. as a full meal. The hors d’ouveres included and the best-dressed woman. We will have a various types of shrimp with sauces, mini Eggplant Rounds surprise judge to decide the winner. We will also be playing some 50s trivia and prizes will sandwiches, salad selections, many dips and 1/3 cup minced onion be awarded for this as well. cracker dishes as well as vegetables, and vari- 1 teaspoon basil or 1/2 cup fresh basil This meeting will be held Oct. 10 at the ous fruit and meat dishes. 2 cloves garlic, minced Arbor Conference Center, Suite E. Our meet- They were followed by a fine selection of 2/3 cup mayonnaise ings start promptly at 3 p.m. Come early for desserts that included fruit dishes, brownies, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese refreshments and socializing. cheesecake items and cakes, among many oth- Salt and pepper, to taste Tickets are going well for our Christmas ers. 2 small eggplants cut into 1/3 inch thick party at Logan‘s Roadhouse on Dec. 12. Re- The event was full of fun and exciting slices member, we are limited to the first 50 peo- conversation. This type of activity was nice, 1/3 cup slivered almonds Favorite Recipes ple. Tickets are $15 per person and you have as some club members have not met all oth- Combine all ingredients, except eggplant a choice of grilled chicken and vegetables, er members. This is because they may have slices and slivered almonds, in a bowl. Mix Dinner Club smothered chopped sirloin with baked potato missed a dinner that they would normally at- well and adjust seasonings to taste. Place or fried catfish with sweet potato. Dinners will Luke Mullen tend to meet other members or have not met eggplant slices on greased cookie sheet and also include salad, rolls, non-alcoholic bever- recently joining members. This makes it pos- spread mayonnaise mixture evenly on each ages and peanuts. sible for members to meet other members. slice. Top with slivered almonds. Bake in pre- If you cannot come to the October meeting, Summer Shindig was the name of the club’s An unexpected visitor at the beginning of heated 375-degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes call me for your tickets, 861-2831. activity for the month of August. Twenty-nine the evening was a coyote that had come from or until browned. See you Oct. 10. ˛ diners attended this marvelous evening of the other side of the golf course and went Enjoy. ˛ fine food and entertainment in August. Our down to a water puddle on the fairway. Of hosts for this spectacular event were Tish and course Tish and Don were questioned about Don Dertien. how they planned this activity but indicated • Nov. 15: General care of the orchid This was our second all-member function they had not planned this in advance. needs. this year. We had this hors d’ouveres and des- Everyone attending the event had a won- Orchid Club • Dec. 20: We will tour one or more orchid sert party in place of our normally scheduled derful fun-filled evening. The club periodically collections at the home of the members. dinner because Tish and Don volunteered to sponsors all-member type evenings through- Hildegard & Dennis • Jan. 17: Tips and home remedies. host this event. They put a plan in motion that out the year. These events are the result of Soucek • Feb. 21: Full day bus trip to the American was accomplished by first soliciting all club fellow members volunteering to undertake Orchid Society Headquarters’ garden in Delray members to determine who were able to at- hosting these functions. Beach, as well as a visit and lunch at the Mori- tend on that particular evening. After assess- Presently, the club is not accepting any new The Orchid Club meets the third Thursday kami Japanese Garden and Restaurant. ing those available, all couples and guests members. For information on our waiting list, of the month in Suites B and C of the Arbor • March 20: How to divide your orchids. were asked to prepare either a hors d’ouveres please call Luke at 352-304-8104. ˛ Conference Center from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. • April 17: Repotting — repotting materi- In September, the club began its second als. year. There are three field trips planned for • May 15: Education — What is in the name about. the upcoming year. They are held on our “Tag”? At the 50-50 drawing I was still trying to regular meeting day and take the place of the • June 19: Problems with scale and other Friendship read my numbers when one of them was meeting. bugs. called. I was so pleased that I don’t know how • Oct. 19: The first field trip is a repeat to • July and August: No meetings. Social Club many other winners there were. Isn’t it nice to Goodwin Orchids in Leesburg, known for the During all regular meetings, we have a show win something? Jinny Adolph Vanda Orchids. A culture class is conducted and tell period and/or discuss a problem with Entertainment was provided by the Senti- by the grower. Please meet promptly at 11:45 an orchid you bring in for questions. We re- mentals, a four-member group of many tal- a.m. in the Health & Recreation parking lot. cently started a library for check out. ˛ Our September 9 meeting was presided ents. Harmonicas, banjo, guitar, piano and over by our president of many hats, Eileen vocals kept our feet tapping and many of us Utiss. Eileen was filling in for both treasurer singing along. and our secretary. Our next meeting is Oct. 14 and entertain- cite the heart and soul of any orchid lover and Membership received a nice boost with 19 ment will be provided by the Cherrywood Orchid Club garden enthusiast. And there is more to thrill renewals, 6 new members and 6 guests. Please Songbirds. Please join us and remember to any gardener at the Morikami Gardens. The invite friends to join us as you are out and bring that new friend and your smile. ˛ Morikami Gardens is a serene setting where Trip anyone can experience the essence of Japan Hildegard Soucek right here in Florida. There are whispering wa- terfalls that feed into tranquil lakes, tiny bon- sai, fish ponds, pagodas and rock gardens all The Orchid Club in conjunction with Leg- designed to bring peace to all that visit. endary Journeys is sponsoring a trip to Del- The cost is $75 per person, which includes ray Beach to view the spectacular orchids transportation in a deluxe motorcoach, ad- on display at the American Orchid Society’s mission and guided tour of both places, and Botanical Garden Thursday, Feb. 21. The trip a Japanese luncheon. Payment is by check will also include a visit to the Morikami Japa- payable to Legendary Journeys. For further nese Gardens and a Japanese luncheon served information please contact Hildegard Soucek there. Admission to both the Morikami and at 390-3368. the American Orchid Society are included If you are interested in raising orchids or along with guided tours of both places. have been given plants and are not sure how The American Orchid Society’s three and to take care of them the On Top of the World half acres of themed gardens include jungle, Orchid Club meets every third Thursday of formal and even one landscaped with native the month at the Arbor Club in Suites B and C. Floridian plants. Although the gardens are rare There are no dues and no officers, just people and exotic, flowering orchids are sure to ex- who love orchids. ˛

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with our pediatric orientation program at ing our skits. We’ll be back next month. Munroe Regional Medical Center. We took off In mid-September we returned to Tim - several months, relaxed and slowed down the berRidge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center pace. The children took off for the summer where we did exercises with those residents and saved up lots of energy for the school in wheelchairs. Then it was on to “Kids and year. We have already met our first Thursday Cookies,” a program where four and five year groups and they really woke us up! They were olds from the Children’s Development Center so full of energy, loved volunteering for parts worked on a project with the seniors. It was a of the program and interacting with the pup - terrific program for both. pets. Now we are looking forward to the rest It has been a long time since On Top of the of our year’s schedule. World has had a Club Fair. We look forward We are back on our meeting schedule: first to participating and may even motivate some Mondays of the month we hold our busi - people to join our group. ness meetings, sign up for our commitment But … our big involvement for the month to “gigs” and then the third Monday we work will be our participation in the Sheriff’s third on improving our skills with in-house train - Annual Halloween Party held at the SR 200 fa- ing. This is a wonderful time to join us if you cility. The purpose of this is to make it a safe O c ala would like to take up clowning. We share D ’Clowns time for the trick or treaters. D’Clowns will be skills with one another — some of our clowns Paula Magen there with our face paints, tattoos and balloon Clown Express are experts in face painting, some in balloon sculpture. The attraction draws hundreds of J ulia B randt sculpting, some in magic tricks and they are kids and the costumes are amazing. Many vol- willing to share with others in the group. It The month of October celebrates Columbus unteers conduct games for the kids. also gives us a chance to practice those skills Day and Canadian Thanksgiving. For those Many thanks to Mary and Bob Woizeski Ocala Clown Express is officially back in we haven’t had time to cultivate and get some who are still working there is National Boss (BuggO and wOwO), former active On Top of business! School has started and our calen - expert input. It’s also a time we provide one Day and of course the all popular favorite Hal- the World clowns who very kindly donated dar is filling up with “gigs.” Summer vacation another with feedback about makeup and loween. clown videos and cassettes to our group that is officially over; however, someone failed to wardrobe issues. D’Clowns activities started in September they are no longer using. They were a terrific alert the weatherman. The temperature is still We’d love to introduce you to the world of with a return to Summerville Assisted Liv - clown duo. I am reviewing the videos to ob - above clown tolerance when in full gear, so clowning as well. If you are interested please ing after a two-month hiatus. We performed tain ideas we can use for the skits we do. we’re doing our best in air-conditioned facili - contact our leader, Dotsy. Dotsy lives with a one-hour fun variety show. It was good to Also thanks to the folks who have donated ties. Carol White and can be reached at 873-9223. see familiar faces and the residents were Mardi Gras beads we give to seniors and kids. We’re happy to be starting another year ˛ delighted to have us back. Clown Sunflower We meet on the first and third Monday at 1:30 did a new ventriloquist act with her life-size p.m. in Suites B and C of the Arbor Conference monkey puppet and it brought laughter to the Center. We’re a fun group. Won’t you join us? room. The clowns did a terrific job perform - Questions? Call Paula at 873-3433. ˛

he should pick the title “Twisted.” Although his stories are not difficult to understand or Many of us have been on trips led by Bub - follow, the villains have such twisted person - ba — they are very interesting. For departure alities that they are the epitome of vile and time and place for this trip, please come to evil, and commit crimes beyond belief. Since our meeting on Oct. 16. For further informa - Deaver wrote these stories and the villains tion call our president, Roberta Campbell, at came from his imagination, perhaps he is the 854-4814, or me, at 861-2983. twisted one! This month’s bird is the cardinal. Unfortu - I’ve read all of the Lincoln Rhyme series nately the pictures were not clear enough for and enjoy the characters Rhymes and Amelia newsprint — but while I was talking to Pat Ri- Sachs. These characters make a good team edeman, she could see eight cardinals in her and their most recent escapades are in Deav - backyard! er’s book “The Cold Moon.” The cardinal is a familiar bird year round This book was just as good as the other in Florida (why do reference books list it as Rhyme stories, but what interested me most Northern Cardinal?). The male is bright red was how Deaver transitioned to his next book with a black mask from the face down to chin by introducing Kathryn Dance, who is the main and throat and a large red bill and crest. The View from character in his next book “Sleeping Doll.” It female is a buff-brown bird with tinges of red looks as though we may have a new series in Birders’ B eat on crest and wings and black mask and large the Librar y the making. Jane Callender red bill. The juvenile is same as female, but Peggy G reer Dance is a special agent with the California with a dark gray bill. The female builds a cup Bureau of Investigations based in San Francis- shaped nest, lays three to four bluish white co’s Bay area. Her expertise is interrogation The Unique Birders will meet at 1:30 p.m. eggs with brown markings. It usually has two Mystery fans seem to love Jeffery Deaver, and she is like a human lie detector. She reads Tuesday, Oct. 16. We meet in Suite H at the to three broods a year. and why not? There is no doubt that he is people like we would read a newspaper. Be - Arbor Conference Center. Tom Miller will give Look for the male feeding the female dur - a master of his craft. I do find it ironic that sides that, she is a very likeable person and I a program on “Bird Parasites.” Tom is an in - ing courtship. The male feeds the young of Deaver has two collections of short stories cheer her on as she is searching for escaped structor in the Master the Possibilities pro - the first brood while the female builds a sec - and those books are titled “Twisted: Collected prisoner, Daniel Pell, a.k.a. “Son of Manson.” gram. ond nest! Stories,” and “More Twisted: Collected Stories, So, for all those “twisted” Deaver fans, look Once again, our activities come after the The name comes from the Latin word “car- Vol. II.” forward to reading his latest book and be World News deadline, so come enjoy the pro - dinalis” which means “important.” Very ter - What I personally find so interesting is that ready to meet Agent Dance. ˛ grams as indicated each month. ritorial in the spring, it will fight its own re - Norm Lantz is in charge of the Oct. 25 field flection in a window. The cardinal’s voice has trip. He has invited Earl “Bubba” Scales to lead many variations, from what-cheer, cheer cheer the walk. As of now it will be to the “Alachua to birdy, birdy, birdy and a short chip note. Sink.” Afterward, we will visit Bubba’s store, Welcome sounds of spring are the cardinal’s Va s Murthy, M.D. Wild Birds Unlimited in Gainesville, with lunch cheery songs and the powerful voice of the Fr iendship Famil y Pract ice at the Millhopper Plaza. tiny Carolina wren! ˛ ■ Board Certified American Board of Family Practice I”? The Saint (aka my husband Andy) and I ■ Certified in Geriatrics (Elderly) Medicine played this game on a recent cruise to Hawaii and a light bulb went off in my head think - ■ Medicare Assignment Accepted ■ Cigna, BC & BS PPC ing it would be a great game to do at one of ■ On Staff at Munroe Regional & Ocala Regional Hospitals our meetings. Ta da! … another brilliant idea. Since the members have requested audience participation I thought this game would bring 9401 SW Hi g hway 200, Building 100, Sui te 103 some joy and fun to our group. There will be prizes for the winning team. Please see me be- Ocal a , FL 34481-7756 fore the meeting to participate. Also at October’s meeting we will be sell - ing tickets for our yearly trip to Tampa Bay Downs, which is always held in February. This 873-1010 year the date is Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008. Current Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Fri. 9 a.m.-noon members can buy their tickets that day and non-members can purchase tickets after that Appointments Preferred date. There will be a slight increase in the pur- New York/ chase of the tickets, yet to be determined. John Zanazzi will be in charge of Novem - New Jersey ber’s meeting, which will feature our ever- Ter r y Zar rella popular “horse racing,” guaranteed to bring you excitement and perhaps a buck or two. To all the new residents who have moved to This witch from the North has landed with On Top of the World from the states of New her new broom for the new season. Are you York and New Jersey you are cordially invited getting ready for Halloween? All the snow - to join us on third Tuesday of every month at birds are getting back and everyone is in the 2:45 p.m. swing of things once again at On Top of the Our dues are $10 per person and it covers World. Those of us who live here year round entertainment, coffee, iced tea and dessert. are welcoming old friends who renewed their This year Angie and Bob Hook are in charge memberships and new residents who have of refreshments. joined our ever growing club. Each month we have a different activity for September’s meeting featured The Golden your enjoyment. If you have any questions Troopers and I will elaborate in next month’s about our club meetings do not hesitate to column as this entertainment happened after contact me … I’m in the phone book, or you the deadline of this column. can call Liz Ettell, the president of the club. October’s meeting will feature a contest Until our next meeting … stay well … laugh hosted by yours truly and is called: “Who am often … be happy! ˛

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more info! Tom Frostig reviewed the organization of photos in PhotoShop Elements at the Sept. 16 meeting. Please note that the Oct. 16 meeting is a closed meeting (members only), as we will be preparing our photos for the exhibit. Ray Cech, Norbert Sachs and Marilynn Cro- nin are preparing a list of upcoming shootouts. “Shootouts” are trips the ShutterBugs take together to local and not so local venues. These are great opportunities to learn photography techniques, see different attractions, and also to get to know one another better by carpooling and sharing a meal. Each month at the first Tuesday meeting, we share a maximum of four photos each, Shutterbugs taken for the recent challenge and/or shoot- out, along with instruction and sharing of tips Photography for the next month’s challenge. The challeng- Marilynn Cronin es and/or shootouts are a great way to learn about your camera and photography, as well as see how we frame/see the same subject ShutterBugs is busy planning their Second from different perspectives. The third Tues- Annual Photo Exhibit, Nov. 5 through 9, at the day is a class on Photoshop Elements or some Arbor Club. other member-driven topic. There will also be a Meet the Photographers reception sponsored by On Top of the World Photo Tip on Tuesday, Nov. 6, from 3 to 7 p.m. We have Portrait photographers begin with three added an entry category this year titled modi- basic shots: Head and shoulders, three-quar- fied, in addition to last year’s categories of ter body and full length. To avoid that man- novice, intermediate, advanced and masters. Shutterbugs member Hal Stanley shot this photograph. nequin look, never cut off your subject below With increasing our membership to more the elbows or just above the knees. Be aware than 60, we anticipate an even greater variety didn’t get a chance to stop by, you’ll be pleas- photos at the Oct. 2 meeting. whether your subject looks bored or expresses of photos than last year. Also, all attendees antly surprised at the quality and variety of At members’ request, everyone brought a mood? Moods come in all shapes and sizes will have the opportunity to vote for their the photos at this year’s exhibit. their cameras to the meeting. Tom Frostig — happy, sad, gloomy, sullen, excited — you favorite photo in the exhibit and that photo August’s challenge was “water shots” — went over the different digital camera modes, get the idea. A subject that jumps off the page will be awarded a ribbon for People’s Choice. anything involving water — from droplets to explained pixels and optical and digital zoom yawning will just spread the yawn! Please note that if you are interested in exhib- a puddle to the ocean and anything or anyone functions, helping everyone to better under- The ShutterBugs meet at 3 p.m. on the first iting your photos, you must be a member of on or in it! stand his or her camera. The teaching also and third Tuesday of the month in Suites B the ShutterBugs On Top of the World Photog- We shared these photos on Sept. 4 and the assisted other members in deciding which and C of the Arbor Conference Center. All On raphy Club. photos did range from droplets on leaves to camera they would like to buy. Since everyone Top of the World residents at all skill levels Hope everyone interested in photography the waves on the Pacific coast. Ray Cech an- seems interested in this information, we will are welcome to join. at any level stopped by the ShutterBugs’ ta- nounced that September’s challenge would be have members available to help all residents If you would like more information about ble at the Club Fair on Sept. 27. Many of last portraits/posed photos. He also handed out with their digital cameras sometime during ShutterBugs, please contact Gary Uhley at 854- year’s winning photos were displayed. If you a long list of hints and tips. We’ll share those the week of the photo exhibit. Stay tuned for 8536 or e-mail him at [email protected]. ˛

Caribbean Club Theatre Group Luz Leon Marcia Miller

The On Top of the World Theatre Group At our last meeting we talked about our had its first meeting of the 2007-08 year un- upcoming Halloween party and the Feb. 11 der the leadership of Jim Miller, president. (Valentine’s week) cruise to the western Carib- Several new members were welcomed and all bean. The cruise has grown to a total of 32 in attendance introduced themselves. passengers now and it seems we might get a Two new at-large board members were few others who show interest. elected: Gary Rodoff and Jean Muncy. Both After the meeting we began our game have been active members of the group in night festivities, as we pulled out the games past years. Manola and Hayzoos (Tom MacAfﬁe and Ron Broman), the two Spanish guys and played Spanish Dominoes, Mexican Train Gary Rodoff is the business manager for Dominoes and different card games. Members the upcoming play. A reading committee will who live upstairs, really are true gentlemen when they come to dinner with picked their games and grouped together as recommend plays for future presentation. Florence (Marcia Miller) and Olive (JoAnn Nyren). they made new friendships and chatted about Several of our new members will be on this happenings in On Top of the World. committee. Jean Muncy agreed and will turn Florence (Felix in the original “Odd Cou- mark your calendars for Nov. 9 and 10 for a Then the music started as we listened to in news to the Citizen and Marcia Miller will ple”), after being kicked out by her husband, night of laughs and a good play. the sounds of Calypso, Reggae and Latin mu- continue to write for the World News. moves in with Olive (Oscar). And like sloppy Ticket prices will remain at $7 for reserved sic. Suddenly members’ feet started moving. Bill Shampine will do the programs for No- Oscar and neat Felix, it’s not long before Flor- seating and $5 for general admission. The music was too much competition for the vember’s show. He did such a great job on the ence gets on Olive’s nerves. Our next club meeting will be Monday, Oct. game tables as members started dancing and ones for last year’s play. And Pat Clark, new to Tickets go on sale in the Health & Recre- 8, at 2:30 p.m. in Suite D of the Arbor Center. laughing with enjoyment. the group, will be in charge of ticket sales. ation Ballroom in early October. Be sure to ˛ We had a few visitors who came to check us Sandy Berkowitz reported that the cast for out and now the club is growing even more. “Odd Couple, The Female Version” by Neil Si- It turned out to be a blast. Our next meeting mon is coming along fine. It proves to be a will be on the third Tuesday of October with funny play with an excellent and talented cast. what we hope will be another fun-filled eve- Several members are making their On Top of ning. ˛ the World debut.

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If you don’t have concerns. You can call them at 671-8400. You space for a large tree, you may want to con- can reach me at 237-3479 or dmauricio@cfl. N ew Me nu! sider Red Buds, East Palatka Holly, Loquat and rr.com. I will do my best to assist you with Winged Elm. your gardening concerns. Executive Chef Dave Bland invites Strawberries like to be planted in October. The On Top of the World Native Plant Club you to come in and enjoy the new Check with the Agricultural Extension Office meets the second Wednesday of the month at 671-8400 if you need any information on at 1:30 p.m. at the Arbor Conference Center. Candler Hills menu, featuring where to purchase, and the proper planting Come and join them and take time to walk the favorites such as fresh cut steaks and care of strawberries. This is a great time nature trail located behind the Arbor Club. to add cool weather annuals to your garden, Happy Gardening! and cowboy pork chops. Whether such as foxglove, impatiens, petunia, shasta Doris Mauricio, On Top of the World 352.861.9720 you’re in for breakfast, lunch or daisies, pansies and snapdragon. Pots of chry- resident and Master Gardener dinner, you are sure to be impressed with gorgeous views of the greens Landsca ping and the delicious menu offerings. Speakers Don’t forget to leave room for dessert; Classes Continue Chef Dave’s gourmet cupcakes and Florida Yards and Neighborhoods has a new Needed for chocolate crème brulee. name … Florida Friendly Landscaping, and will continue to introduce recent residents to the best, surest and positively proven methods on Bo w en School insuring that everyone is on the right path to Monday - Saturday beautiful yards and gardens while living here A pool of potential speakers is needed for 8am - 8pm in Marion County. Hammett L. Bowen Elementary School. Kathleen Patterson will have even more Carol Runge, the parent liaison at the Sunday news from the University of Florida and the school, would like On Top of the World resi- 8am - 5pm Horticultural Department at CFCC under Dr. dents to share their incredible range of his- Dumond. Here’s what Kathleen has planned tory, knowledge and expertise. for you: Bill Shampine has volunteered to begin � • Oct. 17: “Florida Friendly Landscaping,” compiling a list. If you think you might be in- �� 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Circle Square Cul- �� terested, and are willing to make a short pre- tural Center. sentation to one or more elementary school

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Tickets will be $12 and they will go on sale for members Oct. 1 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the Bocce H&R Building. For our friends and neighbors Illinois at On Top of the World tickets will be on sale Club Wednesday and Friday, Oct. 3 and 5 from 8:30 Club to 10 a.m. Dinner will be catered by Bruce; The Ray Shultz Pub will be open for those who would like a Marlene Kaiser drink or two! As we near the end of September and the Exactly where and how Notre Dame’s athlet- We sponsored a fundraiser dance in July to close of the summer bocce sessions, I would ic nickname, “Fighting Irish” came to origina- benefit Hospice. I thank all of you who came like to thank Bob and Bev Woods, Marilyn tion never really has been explained. One story out to listen and dance to the music of Sunny Cernecarl, Bob Faineau and many others who suggest the name was born in 1899 with Notre 720 a.m. and the Don Bruce Show who donat- helped by overseeing the summer bocce activi- Dame leading Northwestern 5-0, at halftime ed their time to help support Hospice. You all ties. The summer activities were well attended one of the Wildcat fans began to chant, “Kill were very generous with your donations. We despite the heat and sometimes light rain. the Fighting Irish,” as the second half opened. raised $175. Hospice was very appreciative The start of bocce league play will be on Another story has the nickname originating at and thanks everyone for his or her donations. Monday, Oct. 8. The team rosters and schedule Irish halftime at the Notre Dame–Michigan game in Our first get together will be Oct. 28. This have been posted and if you have any ques- 1909. With the team trailing, one Notre Dame is a social get together to meet all of you who tions or concerns contact your team captain American Club Teammate yelled to his teammates Dolan, have ever lived in Illinois ,I know there are a or league representative. Kelly, and Duffy “What’s the matter with you lot of you out there, so please join us. This is The Bocce Club will have a tabletop exhib- C.M. Casey guys? You are all Irish and not fighting worth just a social club. We have no meetings, just it on Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the a lick.” fun meeting new and old friends from our Health & Recreation Building in the Ballroom, Notre Dame came back and won the game hometowns. so if you think you might be interested in PHRASE: Gra, Dilseacht, Cairdeas and the press after hearing the halftime re- Please call Marlene for more info with time, bocce and would like to know more about the PRONOUNCED: Grawm deek-shockt, korr- mark reported the game as a victory for the 369-3341. ˛ game and our club, come and visit with us. djass “Fighting Irish.” Now if any of you heard or Some of our club members will be on hand to MEANING: Love, loyalty, friendship saw the game in September against Georgia help you with your questions. Labor Day has come and gone and it’s hard Tech you would agree with the second remark. Starting Oct. 10, Bob Woods will ramrod to believe that summer is over, especially with The most generally accepted explanation is John’s “Honey-Do Service” “Free Play” bocce. The first 32 players to sign the heat wave we have been having. that the press coined the nickname because of We Do It All in will be allowed to play. This “Free Play” will As we begin welcoming back our neighbors the never say die attitude and the Irish quali- continue on Wednesdays at 9 a.m. as long as and friends, let me remind you of the Irish ties of determination, and tenacity. Ceiling Fans • Chandeliers American Club’s first social event of the sea- University President, Rev. Matthew Walsh, there are courts open. For those interested, Light Hauling • Vinyl Window Washing free play is the same as what has been con- son. It will be held Thursday, Oct. 11, at the C. S. C., officially adopted “Fighting Irish” as ducted as summer bocce, each player will Health & Recreation Building. Our entertain- the Notre Dame nickname in 1927. Gutter Cleaning • Minor Carpentry draw a card to determine what team, court ment for the evening will be the unique Irish As we go to print I will be preparing for my Plumbing • Electrical Work and who the team members will be. It is a lot dance group, Inisheer Irish Dance Company. trip to Ireland with the Irish American Club. I of fun, no records kept, if you win, who cares. You will not want to miss this group; it will hope to have interesting topics to talk about Other Odd Jobs • Reasonably Priced If you lose, who cares? The object is to have be like St. Patrick’s Day in October. The group on my return. fun. Free play bocce is open to all bocce play- will mesmerize you from the moment you Until next time, “ May your troubles be few (352) 854-7129 ers and those who have never played the game hear the first pipe or tin whistle. and your blessings be more.” ˛ before. Every year we have people who would like to play in the league, but do not know how to get involved. If you are one of these people contact Ralph or Kathy Sickler at 732-2363 and they will help you. We have purchased four new sets of bocce balls, which are similar in size and weight as the balls we had used last year. This purchase had been made as a result of requests from members, league representatives and board members. The new balls will be used as we start our league play. Besides some simple equipment, all that’s needed to play bocce is a spirit of fun and good sportsmanship. Any time is a good time to play bocce. It’s not tied to any seasonal conditions, and you’ll fall in love with this game, as you face its athletic and strategic challenges. Italian An important aspect of any successful organization is “communication,” and that is ex- American Club actly what we intend to do. I want you to know Marie Norwood what is going on, what might affect you, and what is important to our organization. I want to hear from you the members of On Top of The first meeting of the new season was the World Bocce Club and what you might be held in September. interested in. The best way is to e-mail me at The Columbus Day dinner will be Oct. 6 [email protected] ˛ at the Arbor Club. The menu will consist of tossed salad, fruit and vegetable tray with dip, chicken Marsala, short ribs of beef, red potatoes, green peas with pearl onions, carrot cake, rolls, tea and coffee. The price for this Pattern Dance party will be $18 per person. A live band led by Randy Rando will add to the evening’s festivities. Tickets are available now. Club A Christmas social will be Dec. 8. Barb & Joe McArdle There will be no regular meeting in October since we will be having our dinner dance. Those who purchase tickets to any of our Did you see our demo at Happy Hour on affairs were told that they could receive a Sept. 7? Roger Bourgault was very generous of refund no later than seven days before the his time to let us show off our skills. Thanks, party. Roger. All of our couples did a wonderful job. New officers will be nominated in Novem- For you who are not familiar with Pattern ber and an election will take place in January. Dance it is done with a partner to a sequence Mike asked for donations so we could make of dance steps repeated throughout the dance. up baskets to be awarded at the dinner dance. The music is varied, such as waltz, rumba, cha Please limit your donations to chocolates, cha, polka, swing and merenque. wine or Italian cakes. Our summer sessions are now over. We re- Brenda Williams from Munroe Regional’s hearsed previous dances in preparation for Prestige 55 group was our speaker. She de- our first meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 2, from 6:30 scribed several programs available to those until 8 p.m. The first four meetings in October who would join this group. Several people are free to acquaint you with the steps. There were very much interested and will avail them- will be a very modest annual dues, which fi- selves of this opportunity. nances our last meeting feast. Our next regular meeting will be held on For more information, contact Joe and Barb Nov. 7 at the Health & Recreation Ballroom at McArdle at 369-1220 or e-mail at curly@cfl. 3 p.m. Refreshments at 2:30. Hope to see you rr.com. ˛ then. ˛

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gional Medical Center will be receiving lots of sale. We will also have Pillow Club member- infant hats and blankets for newborns to go ships available at that time for $2. A small pil- home with that Carol Toye and myself have low will be donated to a homeless or abused been working on over these many months. child for each $2 donated. The proceeds from Carol Lopez is cross-stitching place mats for the sweatshirt/jacket sale will be used for our her dining table. Two beautiful latch hook wall ongoing projects. hangings are in process. The Bee Hive was transformed into Santa’s Mary Lou Welsh has a red cardinal that will workshop last week as 50 felt Christmas stock- take many hours and Ruth Phaneuf is doing ings were cut out. They will be completed in one with violets; this is very tedious work but, October and filled with small gifts donated by in the end, the result is stunning. Karen Nace the club members. In November we’ll present has rejoined us again after RV-ing the USA them for distribution. this summer. She has plans on making fun fur We would like to remind everyone that we scarves for gifts. Carol Berta has Christmas on will be at the On Top of the World Club Fair. her mind and is cross-stitching snowmen and The items that we make will be on display as reindeer napkins and a table runner. Carol is well as our scrapbook. Check us out. Members always helping a “Happy Hooker” whenever will be on hand to answer your questions. The Happy they are confused with their craft. She just Sewing Bees We’d like to thank all of you who have do- helped Vicky Seitz complete a complicated Rita Miller nated fabric, fiberfill, thread, etc. to our fabric Hookers crocheted pattern for a beautiful pink baby stash. What a colorful selection of fabrics we Yvonne Bednar blanket. Vicky has been crocheting for about have accumulated. It’s great to have a contin- a year, never did it before and is always say- September has arrived, the snowbirds are uous supply of these materials. The stuffed ing, “I don’t know what I’m doing.” Carol has returning, and the Sewing Bees are buzzing as animals, pillowcases, quilts and tote bags are The Happy Hookers have met all summer helped her several times, all with beautiful re- usual. Our major summer projects, the sweat- never ending projects for us. “In comes the and were very productive, meeting on Mon- sults. shirt jackets, have been completed and will be fabric, and out go the tote bags … filled to days from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Arts/Ceramic Joan Rappa completed a mint green check- available at the On Top of the World Craft Fair the brim.” The children love them and we love Studio. Approximately, 12 to 24 women from erboard pattern baby blanket and has started in October. What a great job the ladies have making them. all of our On Top of the World communities a curlicue pattern blanket in lime green. No done on these. Each jacket is original and no Come join us on Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. gathered to do their “own thing.” one has ever seen this done. It’s a group of two are alike. Stop by our table and check them in the Art Room (Craft Building near Mini-Golf Pat Utiss knitted purple/lavender dish- knitted circles; she is amazed at herself being out. Besides the jackets we will have colorful Course). If you have any questions, call Rita at cloths for gifts — much too nice to use. Mau- able to follow the directions of this tricky pat- water bottle holders and wonder wallets for 237-6660 or Marcy at 854-1181. ˛ reen Wolfe finished a lighthouse border on tern. Several of us want to give it a try. Jackie pillowcases and now is creating a red crochet Nolte completed a large cream color afghan table runner, in which she will cross - stitch and cross-stitched more than 60 pink flowers very popular, as we know that the animals are in black Chinese symbols for long life, luck, on it. This was three months in the making. beloved. For a moment yesterday, while shop- and happiness for her future daughter-in-law. Barbara Chartier has completed the baby blue ping I spied towels picturing kittens, so I was Rita Kennedy also is cross-stitching roses on pillow and blanket with the raised white flow- delighted. However, I remembered seeing the pillowcases. ers in the center of each square. This is a very same pattern last year. Oh well, that’s all there Roseali Grubowski enjoyed completing an talented group of women enjoying their en- is, so I bought a couple. After all, I’m sure unfinished lap blanket that was donated to deavors. someone will be very pleased because these us, and then she whipped up one with bright As I said before, we do our “own thing” are darling little kittens. primary colors. Both will go to TimberRidge for whomever we want — interested? Then About a year ago, or was it two, a young Rehab Center for two lucky residents. After stop by and check us out. We are informal; man stopped by my table to ask if I had any a year, Ruth Rassmusen completed the purr- no stress, dues, meetings and we go out for towels featuring pigs. I said I had never seen fect needlepoint cat picture, and had it framed lunch bi-monthly for fun, laughs and friend- any towels showing a pig design, but promised professionally — the end result is beautiful. ship. Monday, Oct. 1, is our next outing. For to search. And search I did, in four states and A very long project, her daughter will receive information about this outing, call Carol Toye many shops. Whatever happened to Disney’s this as a gift. at 873-1646. “Three Little Pigs”? Jackie Palotta, Hilda Woodcock and Dori- For more information on us, The Happy Can you imagine my surprise when after Ann have completed knitting adorable baby Hookers, Jackie Palotta would enjoy talking mentioning this to a friend she said, “I think and toddler sweaters; a lot of love went into to you. Give her a ring at 854-4555. Trick or Artistic Crafts I can help you out.” Indeed she did. It was a these. Grand and great-grand children will re- Treat and have a Spooktacular Halloween. Till towel showing several farm animals. I found ceive these. The Little Fuzzies at Munroe Re- next time, knit one, purl two. ˛ & Gifts the pigs, cut them out and appliquéd them to Loretta Troutman some new towels. At this writing he doesn’t know yet that I have the towels, and I know that he will be very surprised and pleased. During the summer, I purchased quite a And so am I. Success at last. Embroidery few towels. As I shopped I kept two designs Now if anyone ever sees towels showing in mind in particular because during the past puppies or even full-grown dogs, please let Chicks few years I have noted that at some times it me know. There have been several requests Jan Johnson is impossible to find a towel with a cat or kit- for that favorite, too. Where oh where have ten design. Now cats and kitten pictures are the little dogs gone? ˛

Our great group continues to learn new methods and applications. We learned an- will be at our meeting to give us an overview other way to complete an appliqué embroi- of her agency. dery, making darling designs. Such imagina- We also made a lovely queen-sized quilt for tion! Our group is completing some of these them to raffle off at the Nov. 3 and 4 Micano- designs on white T-shirts and sweatshirts to py Festival. Go and support their efforts and donate to the children at Romeo Elementary win this quilt! Marcy also said that on Nov. 6, in Dunnellon. It is a wonderful project and Linda Foy from Genesis House will be at our useful too! meeting to talk about her agency. Our two Rubber Stamping At our meeting on Sept. 28, Marcie Benz Grandmother’s Flower Garden quilts went to will teach us a new method of creating a holi- them. Greeting Cards day wall hanging, using another version of the On Oct. 23 and 30, we will have our regular Margaret Hanrahan “Attic Window” design. Marcie does beautiful comfort quilt workshops, and Jane Geary and precise work and she is an excellent instruc- Nancy Brigham will be doing the Lucky Stars tor. October’s first meeting on Friday, Oct. 5, pattern. This is the pattern we used for the Iris Folding was something entirely new to will be the finishing session for the wall hang- raffle quilt, and is a really nice one! me and to a lot of us. ing. Our Oct. 26 meeting will be a catchup day, Upcoming quilt classes include supplies Coordinated colorful papers cut into long to complete those UFO’s that we all have, or and necessities on Oct. 16, block making on strips, folded in half the long way and then a project of our choice (for those few who’s Stitch Witch Oct. 30 and Nov. 6, and sashing and borders positioned in a layered design made a most projects are finished). on Nov. 20. The series will continue in Janu- impressive card. Our November project will be to create a Quilters ary and include quilting both by machine and Rene Beck brought us this idea and gave medium-sized holiday stocking that can be Ann Weldishofer by hand, finishing, appliqué and paper piec- us directions and help on how to complete a used as a gift holder (for a check, perhaps?) or ing. These classes are open to members of the heart card and a rose card. It’s called Iris Fold- as a decoration for a holiday tree. November Stitch Witch group only, and are offered to ing because the focal point of the design is will end with the creation of a casserole car- At the September meeting, we enjoyed deli- further our mastery of our craft. New mem- like the center or Iris of the eye. rier, to be taught by Marge Hollnagel. cious refreshments provided by Hertha Hipp bers are always welcome! At our next meeting it was Christmas in We welcome new members, Jane Geary and and Edith Johnstone. Thank you, gals! We had a great show and tell with many ex- September. We all came with our Christmas Nancy Brigham, and coming soon, Ruth Kin- Marcy Askenase said she had taken nine of amples of our handiwork! Also, many quilts stamps to share with one another and had a ney. It is truly fun to see the delight in the our lovely comfort quilts to Munroe Regional were added to our supply for the charities we blast with all the wonderful ideas and inspira- eyes of new members. All interested parties Medical Center. support. Do come and join us if you have ever tion that we each brought. are invited to visit the Embroidery Chicks on On Oct. 2, Gina Lewis from Guardian Ad Li- thought of doing any quilting. We welcome This group meets to encourage, inspire the first or fourth Friday of the month in the tem, another of our comfort quilt recipients, new quilters with open arms. ˛ and assist one another. Members range from Arbor Conference Center, Suites B and C. We just beginning to many years in this art form. begin about 10 a.m., but most of us arrive ear- We meet in Suite G of the Arbor Conference lier to set up. We work until about 3 p.m. or Center from 1 to 3 p.m. on the first and third earlier, depending what is going on, or some Thursdays of the month. We have a fun and may have to leave early. Please call Theresa at November Dance relaxing time. All are welcome. 291-7570 if you would like information or just If you have questions, please call Margaret stop by. We are a very informal group. Hope at 732-3282 or just show up. ˛ to see you! ˛ Welcomes Fall Submit Articles by E-mail to BY MARILYN ROSE day, Wednesday and Friday until all are sold. Because of management rules, there will otownews@otowﬂ.com The Dance Committee presents “Let’s Wel- come Fall.” be no coolers allowed in the Ballroom for the dance. Alcoholic drinks must be purchased at DATE: Saturday, Nov. 3 the bar in the Pub. Prices for all drinks will be PLACE: Health & Recreation Ballroom available at the time of ticket sales. TIME: 7 to 10 p.m. Please remember that this dance is for resi- BAND: Cool Breeze dents of On Top of the World and their out-of- DRESS: Casual town guests. PRICE: $6 per person, $12 per couple There will be snacks and door prizes and a Be sure to get your tickets early for the singles table will be available. dance. Come and join in the fun. We will be Tickets will go on sale on Monday, Oct. 15, looking for you on Oct. 15. from 8 to 10 a.m. in the H&R Ballroom. The For more information, please contact Gordy sales will continue at the same time each Mon- at 854-7981. ˛

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apparently some of it rubbed off onto other members, because several are now working on helmet liners. The person who started this project in our area lives in Spruce Creek Pre- serve. She is also stuffing Christmas stockings Christmas Parade for the troops. If you wish to learn more about these projects, please write to Sandi Celia at 11633 S.W. 140th Loop, Dunnellon, Fla. 34432. Since Sandi is a working gal, it is difficult to and Community reach her by phone. We received a shopping bag full of craft tools and supplies one Wednesday morning in Holiday Festival September. As usual, when we receive donations, they are placed on our “give-away table” Mark Your Calendar: The Community Holiday Festival will and everyone gets a chance to see what they can use for their ongoing projects. What fun! be held on Wednesday, Dec. 12. Thanks for your generosity — all donations Crafty Ladies we receive are greatly appreciated. The decorative golf cart parade route has been extended, A Dot Tripp Crafty Ladies is a club that meets year- map of the parade route will be announced in the November round on Wednesday mornings from 9:30 to 11 in the Card Room in the Arts & Crafts World News, along with other pertinent information regard- Since the On Top of the World Club Fair has Building (that’s the building across the street ing this community function. not yet happened as this column is being writ- from the water tower). ten, next month I will report how our display We collect no dues, and have no formal was received and whether it generated new meetings — come join us, if for no other rea- members. son than for the fun of it. Any questions, call One of our members heard about mak- Dot at 854-4913. exercises the brain keeping brain cells sharp. ing helmet liners for our troops in Iraq. She ‘Til next month, do your best to keep We all know if we don’t use it, we lose it. was very enthusiastic about this project and healthy, happy, and “crafty.” ˛ The physical activity can burn as many calories as walking, swimming or riding a bicycle. During a half hour of dancing you can Dec. 6, we will begin Opera Appreciation Class burn between 200 and 400 calories. Regular X. Last year’s class had 19 members. As usual, exercise can lead to a slower heart rate, lower we will have five sessions, from December to blood pressure and improved cholesterol pro- April. We will present four different operas in file. Weight-bearing bones can be strengthened video or DVD and feature three vocal artists in and the process of bone loss can be slowed. In concert. Our schedule is as follows: addition to the physical benefits, it gives you • Dec. 6: “I Puritani” (The Puritans) by Vin- an opportunity to develop strong social ties cenzo Bellini with Gregory Kunde (tenor) and that contribute to self-esteem and a positive Luciana Serra (soprano). outlook. • Jan. 3: “Luisa Miller” by Giuseppe Verdi As you consider my invitation, note I also with June Anderson (soprano) and Taro Ichi- mentioned gentlemen without a partner. While hara (tenor). square dancing must be done with a partner, • Feb. 7: “Carmen” by George Bizet with So- Square and a couple is the ideal situation, as with phie von Otter (mezzo-soprano) and Marcus most social enterprises, women are far more Haddock (tenor). Dancing apt to look for an activity than men are. Every • March 6: “L’Elisir D’Amore” (The Elixir of Nancy Clerke square dance club in the region has more solo Opera Love) by Gaetano Donizetti with Rolando Vil- lady dancers hoping for dance partners than it lazon (tenor) and Anna Netrebko (soprano). has gentlemen to dance with them. We encour- Tony Donato • April 3: “The Voice of Firestone” televi- age you to step out and give square dancing a sion video 1959-1965 with Eleanor Steber (so- Even if you don’t square dance, please read try. We hope for couples but welcome singles prano), Leonard Warren (baritone), and Lau- this article! and if you come alone, we guarantee a partner Now that fall is here, it is time to make ritz Melchior (tenor). On Top of the World Circle Squares are be- for lessons. I promise you will meet the nic- plans for next year’s opera class. 2008 is a The class will meet on the first Thursday ginning a brand new dance season this month. est, warmest, most fun-loving people you’ve very important year to me — it marks my 10th of the month at the Arbor Conference Center If you have never danced before, if you have ever had the pleasure of knowing. You’ll find year of teaching opera appreciation at On Top in Suite C from 1 to 3:30 p.m. The fee is $10 danced but it’s been a long time, even if you’re square dancers from all walks of life and the of the World. We began Opera Appreciation total for the five sessions. For more informa- a gentleman without a partner, and you’d like camaraderie of the dance makes them easy to Class I in January 1999 with 12 members. On tion, call Tony on 861-4211. ˛ to join a group of great people having the best get to know. fun on earth, please read on. If I’ve piqued your interest, please come Those who haven’t done contemporary and be our guest on Wednesday, Oct. 3, from Considered by many to be the greatest bal- square dancing probably have a misconcep- 6 to 8 p.m. at the Arbor Club Ballroom. There let dancer in modern times, Rudolph Nureyev tion of what it is. First of all, it’s the most you’ll receive an introduction to square danc- made worldwide headlines in the early 1960s, congenial, fun loving activity that you can ing and be treated to delicious refreshments, when he defected from the Russian Kirov Bal- find anywhere. The endorphins released dur- all free. Weekly lessons will begin on Wednes- let after performing at the Paris Opera. That’s ing a good night of square dancing are off the day, Oct. 10, from 5:15 to 6:45 p.m. Weekly the institution featured in “The Phantom of chart. It’s an activity that’s so good for the hu- lessons for residents will be $3.50 per person the Opera” and is ironically where Nureyev man body that it can add as many as 10 years and $4 per guest. Won’t you please join us? worked at the end of his career, managing the to a life span. Square dancing stimulates and We hope we’ll see you there. ˛ Paris Opera Ballet. I had the opportunity to meet Rudolph in New York City and to be present (along with a large group of guests) at his 50th birthday cel- Suncoast Dermatology ebration at the Metropolitan Opera. He was a very friendly man in addition to being a great dancer. & Skin Surgery Center Some of you probably watched that fine ■ Ralph Massullo, M.D., F.A.A.D. ■ William A. Welton, M.D., F.A.A.D. broadcast last month. I am sure you will agree ■ Michael B. Wartels, M.D., F.A.A.D. Ballet Club with me that even years after his death, it is Eugenie Martin still a great thrill to see Rudolph dance with Board Certiﬁed American Board of Dermatology, Fellow American Society his soaring and dramatic but disciplined style. for Dermatology Surgery, Member American Association of Facial Plastic He would do a breathtaking turn high in the and Reconstructive Surgery, Fellow American Society for MOHS Surgery Last month on our local PBS station, WUFT, air, but land with perfect form. I watched “Great Performances,” featuring the Back to more mundane things — we have ■ Skin Cancer ■ Laser Surgery ■ MOHS Surgery ■ Phototherapy early years in the performing life of Russian added several new ballerinas-in-training to ■ Facial Rejuvenation ■ Acne ■ Rashes ■ Scierotherapy ballet dancer Rudolph Nureyev. It showed our weekly classes Tuesdays, 1 to 2 p.m. We never-before seen movies and photos of young do ballet mainly for toning our bodies and Medicare, PPC & Blue Cross Participating Rudolph plus interviews with family, friends dancing to pretty music. Even if we are not and professional associates. The PBS broad- Dame Margots preparing to dance with our TimberRidge Medical Complex cast finished with highlights of Rudolph’s Rudolphs, we still have a great time together. later career, especially his famous partnering Come join us. No previous experience is nec- 9401 SW Hwy 200 • Ocala, FL 34481 of Dame Margot Fonteyn at the Royal Ballet. It essary. You can call me at 854-8589. Happy was all great! dancing! ˛ (352) 873-1500

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October 2007 The World News® 35 Water Conservation Inside Barkitecture Goes to the Dogs ≈ Continued from Page 21 the Stephen C. O’Canine Center, a replica of the University of Florida O’Connell basketball and Outside of Your Home son, construction manager. arena. Throughout the county, 28 companies/in- In addition to the participation of the staff Ways to Conserve in Your Home dividuals participated in this project. The of COA Everywhere (Sheryl Johnson, Kim • Monitor your water bill for unusually doghouses were presented to the public at a Leech, Tom Czik, Rick Parker, Jarrett Weaner, high usage. grand opening on Sept. 14. Troy Williamson, Joseph Lebert) and the Mar- • Don't let the water run while washing Many of the other doghouses followed keting Department (Kathy Bowes, Ryan Doug- dishes. a canine theme as well: a miniature Taj Ma- las), several subcontractors (Ocala Plastering, • Run your clothes washer and dishwasher hal was named “Taj Ma-Dog,” the Ocala Fire Manning Building Supplies, Color Wheel Paint) only when they are full. Depupmutt (complete with copper roof), and have supplied materials and time to help build • Use a broom instead of a hose to clean a multi-level doghouse topped by a carpeted Ft. Doggone. your driveway and sidewalk. cat room. “The guys had a ball putting it together,” • Upgrade older toilets with water efficient And this being Gator country, one of the Sheryl says. “Here they work building houses models. more popular doghouses at the opening was all day. This was exciting for them.” ˛ • Put food coloring in your toilet tank. If it seeps into the toilet bowl without flushing, you have a leak. Fixing it can save up to 1,000 gallons a month. Barkitecture Schedule of Events Please visit the following website for more tips on saving water in your home, www.wa- Friday, Sept. 28 teruseitwisely.com/100ways/nw.shtml. Ocala/Marion County gets a mutt-needed makeover when dozens of unique struc- Water Meter Leak Detection tures go on display fur more than three months, through Jan. 6. • Many leaks occur inside the home, beyond October our control. These leaks are the responsibility A full-color pup-lication, featuring a map of Dogtown hits the streets. of you, the homeowner. Finding and repairing them saves, not only water, but money. Saturday, Dec. 1 • All meters are equipped with a small “leak Ocala’s Christmas Parade coincides with the beginning of the People’s Choice Selec- detector arrow” that spins to record smaller tion. volumes of water typical of leaks. • All residents receiving water from Bay Monday, Dec. 24 Laurel CDD (BLCDD) may request an intro- The People’s Choice Award is announced. ductory leak detection audit at a cost of $15. Monday, Jan. 7 Appointments can be made at the Customer Service Office in Friendship Commons. Pardon us while the Barkitecture homes paws from their hectic schedule for a few days of R & R – repair and relaxation. Check Your Irrigation System Jan. 11–30 • Check your irrigation system once per month for defects, broken heads, line leaks, The Barkitecture homes get a helping hoof from their equestrian friends when they and spray pattern deficiencies. visit the Florida Horse Park (Jan. 11-13, 16, 19-20) and HITS (Jan 23-27, 30). Rain Sensor Operation Saturday, Feb. 2 Rain Sensors are devices that shut your stepped on. Stressed grass will turn a gray/ A ﬁve-month run comes to a conclusion with the Gala Auction at Custom Window system down after the device has reached a green color letting you know it needs water. Systems. preset amount of water. Rain Sensors are set Ways to Conserve and Create a Source: www.dogtownﬂorida.com in ¼ inch increments. Check your sensor to Healthier Lawn make sure it is operating and adjusted to ½”. Remember — deep, infrequent watering. Let Your Grass Tell You When to Water This will help to encourage deep root growth, Step on the grass to see how it responds. helping turf and landscape plants in times of Stressed turf will not spring back when drought stress. ˛

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Torzewski, Jerry Painter. Tied at 4: Genny Brenner, Aug. 31 Monday Afternoon Thursday Joann Shea. 5: Martha Wiley. Tied at 6: Rita Pinter, Five-Handed Game Zane Barnett.7: Jerry Harris. 8: Norma Noelcke. 9: Tie at 1: Helen Foskett and Russ Riegler. 2: Marcy Bridge Afternoon Jan Harris. Askenase. 3: Clarence Lietzow. Aug. 10 Sara Anderson Six-Handed Game Bridge 1: Zane Barnett. Tied at 2: Edith Kolb, Genny 1: Ray Bock. 2: Diana Riegler. Tie at 3: Vi Horton Brenner. 3: Rita Pinter. Tied at 4: Gitte Agarwal, and Virgil Taylor. 4: Maria France. 5: Shirley Coe. Aug. 13 Ginnie Barrett Joann Shea, Hank Hilovsky. 5: Hank Kolb. Tied at Sept. 7 1: Jane Kaske and Eleanor Kaske. 2: Kay Woods & Marion Turbin 6: Mary Hilovsky, Nancy Kowsky. Tied at 7: Dolores and Shirley Walcott. 3: Shirley Stolly and Esther Barnett, Norma Noelcke. 8: Billy Swing. 9: Paul Four-Handed Game Lang. Agarwal. 10: Betty Legg. 11: Jo Swing. 1: Ray Bock. 2: Russ Riegler. 3: Marcy Askenase. 4: Aug. 20 Aug. 16 Aug. 17 Diana Riegler. 5: Maria France. 6: Viola Horton. 7: Lee Morgan. 1: Ida Rosendahl and Carol Thompson. 2: Bruce 1: Shirlee Wolcott. 2: Kay Wood. 3: Marcie Guerrin. Tied at 1: Pat Snable, Paul Agarwal. 2: Billy Swing. 3: and Marjorie Benton. 3: Jane Kaske and Esther Aug. 23 Hank Kolb. Tied at 4: Jo Swing, Mary Hilovsky. Tied Lang; 4: Bill and Edith Hunter. 1: Ginny Barrett. 2: Lee Shaeffer. 3: Arline Duggan at 5: Dick Torzewski, Betty Legg. 6: Gitte Agarwal. Aug. 27 Aug. 30 7: Edith Kolb. Tied at 8: Genny Brenner, Hank 1: Iro Lisinski and Fran Griswold. 2: Bruce and 1: Geri Cassens. 2, Marion Wade. 3: Mildred Lane. Hilovsky. 9: Nancy Kowsky. 10: Norm Noelcke. 11: Marjorie Benton. 3: Ida Rosendahl and Carol 4: Pat Golgart. Billy Eberle. Simpson. 4: Bill and Ann Mahoney. Sept. 6 Aug. 24 Sept. 3 1: Shirlee Wolcott. 2: Helen Eshbach. 3: Ginnie 1: Hank Kolb. 2: Gerald Painter. Tied at 3: Joann 1: Ann and Bill Mahoney. 2: Mary Carol Geck and Barret. 4: Marion Turbin. Shea, Dick Torzewski. Tied at 4: Gitte Agarwal, Joan Lord. 3: Marjorie and Bruce Benton; Fran Sept. 13 Betty Legg. 5: Billy Swing. 6: Paul Agarwal. Tied at Griswold and Betty Morris. 1: Marion Turbin. 2: Maize Millward. 3: Elsie 7: Edith Kolb, Nancy Kowsky. 8: Pat Snable. 9: Hank Sept. 10 Helwig. Hilovsky. 11: Mary Hilovsky. 12: Martha Wiley. 13: 1: Mary Carol Geck and Jayne Kaske. 2: Agnes Norma Noelcke. 14: Jo Swing. 15: Rita Painter. 16: LaSala and Kay Wood. 3: Edith and Bill Hunter. John Wiley Aug. 31 Thursday Night 1: Jerry Harris. 2: Billy Swing. 3: Jerry Painter. 4: Monday Night Bridge Genny Brenner. 5: Hank Hilovsky. 6: Hank Kolb. Tied at 6: Edith Kolb, Dick Torzewski. 7: Jo Swing. 8: Cribbage Bridge Helen DeGraw Joann Shea. 9: Paul Agarwal. 10: Mary Hilovsky.11: Jan Harris. 12: Rita Painter. 13: Gitte Agarwal. 14: Dorothy Skillman Shirley Johnson & & Ida Rosendal Billy Eberle. 15: Nancy Kowsky. 16: Pat Snable. Eleanor Giardina Sept. 7 Aug. 17 1: Betty Scrivo. 2: Richard Bartel. Tied at 3: Connie 1: Glenn Saxon. 2: Norma Yonke. 3: Alberta Sarris. Aug. 16 Manley, Jerry Painter. 4: Bill Eberle. 5: Edith Kolb. 1: Fran Griswold. 2: Joyce Walchak. 3: Ray Deitz. Cons: Marge Saxon. Aug. 13 Tied at 6: Gitti Agarwal, Ginny Brenner, Norma 4: Paul Agarwal. 5: Agnes Weber. Cons. Gitte Noelcke. Tied at 7: Paul Agarwal, Hank Kolb. Aug. 24 1: Phyllis Bressler. 2: Fran Griswold. 3: Mary 1: Ed Fullmer. 2: Norma Yonke. 3: Greg Skillman. Agarwal. Tied at 8: Joann Shea, Nancy Kowsky. Tied at 9: Culberson. Cons. Nel Bosschaart. Cons: Rich Fluet. Aug. 23 Rita Painter, Joe Scrivo, Mary Bartel. Tied at 10: Aug. 20 1: Mildred Lane. 2: Ida Rosendahl. 3: Edith Hunter. Jan Harris, Jerry Harris. 11: Billy Swing. 12: Mary Aug. 31 Tie at 1: Phyllis Bressler and Paul Agarwal. 2: Flo 4: Ray Wilson. Cons. Phil DiVito. Robert. 13: Sami Robert. 14: Jo Swing. 1: Elsie Helwig. 2: Rich Fluet. 3: Mike Birch. Cons: Penn. 3: Ray Wilson. Aug. 30 Alberta Sarris. Aug. 27 1: Fran Griswold. 2: Ida Rosendahl. 3: Betty Barney. Sept. 7 1: Ida Rosendahl. 2: Phyllis Bressler. 3: Kay Wood. 4: Cons. Helen DeGraw. 1: Glenn Saxon. 2: Ed Fullmer. 3: Elsie Helwig. Cons: Eleanor Giardina. Cons. Betty Barney. Sep. 6 Margie Saxon. Sept. 3 1: Edith Hunter. 2: Iro Lisinski. 3: Ida Rosendahl. 4: 1: Ida Rosendahl. 2: Mildred Lane. 3: Helen DeGraw. Mildred Lane. Cons. Bill Hunter. 4: Flo Penn. Cons. Eleanor Giardina. Sept. 13 Sept. 10 1: Bill Hunter. 2: Kay Wood. 3: Catherine Edwards. 1: Fran Griswold. 2: Ida Rosendahl. 3: Jan Moon. 4: Cons. Iro Lisinski. Paul Agarwal. Cons. Eleanor Giardina. Friday Night Tuesday Night Bridge Duplicate Betty & Bill Raines Bill Raines Friday Night Foursomes are required for this delightful We welcome new duplicate bridge players evening of Rubber Bridge. You may bring your Euchre to our game. For more information, or to find own or call 873-0073 for help in finding part- a partner, call 873-0073. ners. Or, if you wish, you may be added to our Joe Askenase Aug. 14 sub list until you find partners. Saturday Night 1: Betty and Bill Raines. Tie at 2: Ida and Bill Aug. 17 Aug. 17 Carlson and Doug Miller and Ernie Lord. 4: Hazel 1: Catherine Edwards. 2: Edith Hunter. 3: Rozella Pinochle and Phil Merchant. Ovrebo. 4: Dick Mansfield. 5: Mildred Lane. 6: Nel Four-Handed Game 1: Marcy Askenase. 2: Clarence Lietzow. 3: Russ Elsie Helwig Aug. 21 Bosschaart. Grand Slam: Catherine Edwards and Edith Riegler. 1: Ida and Bill Carlson. 2: Doris Keathley and Mary Aug. 18 Carol Geck. 3: Betty and Bill Raines. 4: Edith and Hunter. Six-Handed Game 1: Diana Riegler. Tie at 2: Shirley Coe and Vi Horton. 1: Jerry Pinter. 2: Hank Kolb. 3: Audrey Bartolotta. Bill Hunter. Aug. 24 3: Virgil Taylor. 4: Maria France. 5: Ray Bock. Aug. 25 Aug. 28 1: Phyllis Bressler. 2: Georgia Steinwedel. 3: Shirley Ebert. 4: Hazel Merchant. 5: Ginnie Barrett. Aug. 24 1: Dot Findlay. 2: Audrey Bartolotta. 3: Elsie 1: Betty Kauffman and Mary Carol Geck. 2: Doug Helwig. Miller and Ernie Lord. 3: Betty and Bill Raines. 4: Grand Slam: Hazel Merchant and Ginnie Barrett. Four-Handed Game Joni and Ted Jarvais.. 5: Hazel and Phil Merchant. Aug. 31 1: Sharon Parrish. 2: Russ Riegler. 3: Helen Foskett. Sept. 1 1: Fay Rumens. 2: Kay Wood. 3: Lee Shaeffer. 4: 4: Clarence Lietzow. 1: Billy Swing. 2: Viola Horton. 3: Audrey Sept 4 Bartolotta. 1: Ida Rosendahl and Dick Mansfield. 2: Marjorie Hazel Merchant. 5: Mary Culberson. Five-Handed Game and Bruce Benton. 3: Betty and Bill Raines. 4: Sept. 7 1: Diana Riegler. Tie at 2: Virgil Taylor and Ray Sept. 8 Doris Keathley and Mary Carol Geck. 1: Shirley Ebert. 2: Bev Ovrebo. 3: Virginia Bock. 3: Shirley Coe. 4: Vi Horton. 1: Jo Swing. 2: Audrey Bartolotta. 3: Elsie Helwig. Sept. 11 Blanchard. 4: Dick Mansfield. 5: Betty Barney. 1: Doris Keathley and Mary Carol Geck. 2: Ida Rosendahl and Dick Mansfield. 3: Marjorie and Bruce Benton. Friday Night Submit Articles by E-mail to Euchre 4 Fun otownews@otowﬂ.com Wednesday Irene Pisani & Nancy Kowsky

Afternoon Beginner, intermediate and advanced players are all welcome, so come and join us on Bridge Friday at 6:15 p.m. at the Arbor Conference Fran Griswold Center, Suite A. Come one, come all! July 13 Aug. 15 1: Zane Barnett. 2: Mary Hilovsky. 3: Jo Swing. 4: Steve Grindle Retractable Screen 1: Ida Rosendahl. 2, Phyllis Silverman. Cons. Elsie Richard Bartel. 5: Nancy Kowsky. Tied at 6: Edith Kolb, Lee Morgan. 7: Gitte Agarwal. 8: Mary Bartell. Helwig. • Operated like your Aug. 22 9: Paul Agarwal. Tied at 10: Billy Swing, Hank Hilovsky. 11: Connie Manley. 12: Pat Snable. 13: 1: Phyllis Bressler. 2: Ida Rosendahl. 3: Kay Wood. electric garage door Norme Noelcke. 14: Genny Brenner. 15: Bill Eberle. Cons. Elsie Helwig. 16: Hank Kolb. 17: Dolores Barnett. in a track system by Aug. 29 1: Iro Lisinski. 2: Pat Golgart. 3: Kay Wood. Cons. July 20 remote control and/or 1: Hank Hilovsky (60). 2: Jo Swing. 3: Zane Barnett. Jeanette Oswald. 4: Mary Hilovsky. 5: Jerry Harris. 6: Jan Harris. 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Tied at 9: Mary This magnificent door allows into your garage, helps Photo IDs Bartel, Hank Kolb. 10: Jerry Harris. Tied at 11: Billy unwanted pests from entering your garage, blocks UV rays to assist Customer Service 8 a.m. to 3:30 Swing, Jan Harris. 12: Dick Beury. 13: John Wiley. in controlling heat in your garage, and acts as a privacy screen, too! 14: Norma Noelcke. 15: Connie Mandel. 16: Billy p.m., Mondays through Fridays Eberle. 17: Jo Swing. Why wait? Call TODAY. Ask for Steve: 347-9198 Bring current ID or temporary ID Aug. 3 1: Nancy Kowsky. 2: John Wiley. Tied at 3: Dick October 2007 The World News® 37 Chattanooga: Choo Choo Me Home BY BOB WOODS WORLD NEWS WRITER “Pardon me, boy is that the Chattanoo- ga choo choo … so Chattanooga choo choo won’t you choo-choo me home?” You remember those song lyrics made famous by Glenn Mah Jongg Miller? Now that this song rings a bell in your mind I bet you are humming that famous tune Mary Ehle as you read this article. The Chattanooga Choo Choo is still going strong today, but not as a locomotive pull- We will again be teaching Mah Jongg. I know ing passenger cars rolling down the tracks that this is short notice but we need to get it from Pennsylvania Station in New York City over before the winter holidays. We will start on track 29. The choo choo is today a large again on Oct. 3, 10, 17 and 31 and Nov. 7. Call Holiday Inn hotel complex created from the me at 873-7507 if you are interested. It is first old railroad station and utilizing some of the and foremost a game of fun. old passenger cars as hotel rooms. The tournament will be on Oct. 6. I need There are not many cities identified with you to call me before you send me your check a song. This Tennessee town located on the as space is limited and this article will come banks of the Tennessee River and just over out very close to the tournament. Please don’t the Georgia state line was once a large rail- linger in making you decision. The cost is road hub connecting trains heading toward $20. You need to tell me your lunch choices. the north and south. Today the city celebrates Photo by Bob Woods They are ham, turkey, tuna or chicken salad. its railroad history brought to life by Glenn The Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga is a must-see stop. Be sure to add this on the memo line on your Miller’s “Chattanooga Choo Choo” and yet check. Any more questions please call me. there is not even an Amtrak train that stops Want to sleep in an old restored passenger ter seeps from the top of Lookout Mountain, 873-7507. at this location. railroad car? You can at this resort for a pre- which is some 80 miles in length starting in Not too much news this time but I will have One of the original trains is in place in mium and also you can dine in an early dining Tennessee and then running into Georgia and all the results next month. Jokers to you and Chattanooga’s former Terminal Station. The car. The city is also home to the National Mod- Alabama. Both Bev and I were just awe-struck remember have fun! ˛ station was saved from demolition with the el Railroad Association and has other railroad at the sight of the falls. termination of passenger railway service in museums in the local area. Another great attraction on Lookout Moun- Back issues of the World News the early 1970s and today is part of a resort The Chattanooga Terminal Station, accord- tain is Rock City. This tourist area is like a Download a PDF at complex which includes the Choo-Choo Holi- ing to information I gathered during our visit, rock garden. It does take a little effort travers- www.OnTopoftheWorldInfo.com day Inn and many historical railroad exhibits. served three different railroad lines, mainly ing along the solid slate paths provided. You serving the Southern Railway. The station go up and down depending on the terrain and was erected in 1908 and at one time had 48 there is one place I had to squeeze it in and passenger trains stopping at the station each that was a crack in the rocks called “Fat Man’s day. The station has the highest freestanding Squeeze.” I made it through the area all right constructed dome in the world as well as the but my body was rubbing both sides of the �� world’s largest brick arch on the front of the crevasse. building. Rock City has many interesting and beauti- Now that I have enlightened you on a frac- ful locations. Not only can one obtain fantas- • Refacing tion of the history of Chattanooga, particular- tic views but also at one point near “Lovers • Repairs ly the railroad end of things, there is a lot to Leap” a sign states that with the naked eye • On time; clean and see and do while visiting this city or spending seven states can be seen. Personally. I don’t just a few hours while passing to destinations believe this as at one point 140 miles in the painless further north. My wife, Bev, and I visited Chat- distance you are supposed to be able to see • Kitchen sink free with tanooga on business but made it a point to a mountain. With the curvature of the earth minimum order spend extra days as tourists — we are both this would almost be impossible unless both glad we did. points were a lot higher. But, I couldn’t dis- I found out how the city became famous. It prove what the sign stated as it was a very 690-2326 all started with some newspaper reporter sar- hazy day when we visited Rock City. castically calling the little steam locomotive Both the Ruby Falls and Rock City attrac- that was puffing heavy smoke out its stack tions on the mountain are not suited for the 438-6220 the Chattanooga Choo Choo. Little was known handicapped. One attraction that is acces- about the train or the city’s Terminal Station sible is the Incline Railroad. This train can be until Glenn Miller’s orchestra made the popu- boarded from the top of Lookout Mountain or lar tune world famous in 1941. The rest is his- at the bottom. The brochure advertises that tory. this railroad is the world’s steepest passenger If you are a railroad buff, Chattanooga is railroad climbing through the clouds at a 72.7 a great place to visit. If you are a Civil War percent grade near the top. enthusiast there is much history in this area, After getting our ticket and boarding the particularly an area called Lookout Mountain, train I almost felt like a mountain goat as the which also houses many other attractions. floor of the train car is slanted forward. The Spending just a few days as tourists before two train cars are hooked together and as one venturing into my main reason for visiting train starts from the top, one starts from the this Tennessee city we both wanted to visit a bottom, meeting half way up the mountain. few locations that we have heard of in the past The ride is just about one mile in length and and were strongly recommended by others. takes about 10 minutes. This attraction, by the way, is listed on the National Historic List. As One of the first places we visited was the the attractions brochure states, “Experience river area of the city where we were told there the thrill of riding ‘America’s Most Amazing Ask your dentist if a consult with would be no disappointment in visiting Chat- Mile.’ ” tanooga’s Tennessee Aquarium. We found out With all said and done, both Bev and I it is the world’s largest freshwater aquarium. agreed that Chattanooga has a lot to offer a a Specialist in Prosthodontics* is We weren’t disappointed. What an aquarium. tourist. Starting with the Choo Choo and all It is absolutely beautiful. It is one of those the history that is in place there, not only can aquariums that you don’t want to miss, no you sleep in a suite aboard an old sleeper, appropriate for you. matter how many aquariums you have visited you can dine in a completely remodeled din- in the past. ing car. There is also a dining car that caters Hours: Wednesday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm; Saturday by appointment I think some of the best attractions in the to the fast food tourists, a pizza car. While at only. Tel 352-854-0968. 7500 SW 61st Ave. Suite 500, Ocala, FL 34476 local Chattanooga area are those located at the Choo Choo, please visit the model railroad Lookout Mountain. The mountain is within display, which is said to be the world’s largest *Only two Prosthodontists in greater Ocala sight of downtown, towering in the city’s *Esthetic, implant and reconstructive dentistry HO gauge model railroad layout in the world. background. It is big with all kinds of trains going hither I think the most spectacular attraction is and there. Ruby Falls. I am not going into the history of Also, the city has within the city limits and this attraction but I will say it is something just outside the city on Lookout Mountain that you must see. It takes approximately one many historical museums and art centers. If hour to visit the falls. First you take an eleva- you visit the Choo Choo first, which I recom- tor down more than 260 feet where you will mend, right next door is a free parking garage have a guide take you through this cave where with free bus service to the river front and the it ends at the falls. What is so fantastic about aquarium, many museums and fine eateries, the falls, other then the view of the falls itself, all within easy walking distances. By the way, is that this cave has no entrance or exit except the buses run every five minutes up to 11 p.m. for the elevator. If you listen for the bus approaching I guaran- There is no air pumped into this cave and tee you will miss the bus as all the free buses all the great fresh air is supplied by the falls. run on batteries and except for the vehicle’s When we approached the falls there was no horn, making them completely soundless. mistake that water was crashing onto some- Have I enticed you yet to take a trip to Chat- thing. The guide told us as various colored tanooga? It is just about an eight-hour run lights were turned on that the falls are 145 from On Top of the World. feet in height and all within the confines of Just head up Interstate 75 and after cross- the cave. We were told that it is still a mys- ing the Tennessee state line take Interstate 24 tery where the water comes from feeding the west to Market Street north. falls and the same holds true as to where the You are there! water goes. Popular thoughts are that the wa- Have fun! ˛ RENEWED ◆ SURFACES Division of R.C. Cohn Construction ◆ Driveways ◆ Patios ◆ Garage Floors ◆ Pool Decks ◆ Entrance Ways ◆ Walk Ways We Make YOUR Concrete Look Good!

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Photos by Bob Woods The McIntosh 1890s Festival offers seasonal crafts for sale.

Crowds will next arrive in McIntosh on Oct. 20. Experience Cracker

Florida in McIntosh What’s a fall festival without pumpkins?

BY BOB WOODS tosh. Many of the townspeople have kept alive I was told by many, as well as over hearing WORLD NEWS WRITER the town’s Victorian era residences and envi- others talking, that this festival is one of the ronment remaining as it was. Some of the old greatest craft events held in central Florida. When people speak the word McIntosh the homes have been restored and the old railroad McIntosh 1890s People are happy strolling under the canopy first thing that usually comes to mind is per- depot remains today as a museum after being of giant oaks on the shaded streets out of the haps the popular juicy apple with that name moved 26 feet from the railroad’s right of way. Festival sometimes hot autumn sun. or possibly a Scottish family name. But in mid- Many of the old storage sheds used during the dle Florida the word McIntosh means a small Saturday, Oct. 20 McIntosh is a great place to visit, either town’s heyday are being used today as storage bedroom community that is situated on the 8 a.m.-5 p.m. during their 1890s Festival or anytime to see buildings and antique businesses. banks of Lake Orange with U.S. 441 splitting what the real old Florida looked like. McIntosh Today, McIntosh has 68 sites in the com- The Town of McIntosh is on the community in half. Residential McIntosh is real Cracker Florida. munity listed on the National Register of His- is halfway between the two cities of Gaines- US 441 midway between While visiting McIntosh there are other sites toric Places. Many old stores and homes now ville and Ocala and easily accessible off of In- Gainesville and Ocala. and attractions in the area such as the antique contain businesses. The village market now terstate 75. community of Micanopy and the small post of- contains a Mexican restaurant and the old (352) 591-4038 The town was named after Col. John Mc- fice and general store at Evinston. Also, there millinery in the same building is now a bak- Intosh who homesteaded in this area some- is the Marjorie Rawlings homestead in famous ery. The old hotel displaying for sale signs re- time around 1831 and opened a sugarhouse. Cross Creek as well as one of the oldest at- mains empty, as the old produce office is now The lake was believed to be named for a grove traction in Florida at Silver Springs. For sports a beauty salon. An old packing shed is now beards like me need plenty of napkins. It is a of wild oranges, which some people believe enthusiasts there is the Ted Williams Museum a carriage house. Most houses and buildings pleasure to see youngsters enjoying the ears originated from seeds that were discarded by in Hernando. date back between 1882 and 1920. of corn with corn pieces and butter plastered Spanish explorers some 400 years earlier. The town’s roads are narrow and large all over their faces and shirts as butter drips As I mentioned previously, McIntosh is sit- The quaint turn of the century village at speed bumps have been installed. The streets from their elbows. This sight would make a uated between Gainesville and Ocala on U.S. one time thrived on agriculture as its primary are canopied by extremely large oaks making fantastic TV commercial for some laundry de- 441. If you are not paying attention or your economy producing citrus and vegetables. Af- a walking tour a pleasure. Walking down one tergent. mind is elsewhere while driving you might just ter the Civil War the Florida Southern Railway street we noticed a shovel growing out of one The festival is great and is an event we do miss this historic picturesque community. constructed its rail line through McIntosh and of these oaks. We found out this shovel was not miss. Items for Halloween decorations Traveling on Interstate 75 take Exit 368 and the community’s depot started operating in not in the tree by accident. plus decorations for Thanksgiving are dis- head east a few miles to U.S. Route 441, take 1883. It seems people would walk their dogs played; besides, it is a great place to Christ- a left (north) and McIntosh is just a couple of Transportation was the main ingredient down the street on the way to the post office mas shop for those hard to find presents. miles up the highway. ˛ transporting fresh citrus and vegetables north and of course, dogs would do their business by rail. Many migrated from the north when in this particular person’s yard. This infuri- the word spread “picking oranges is like pick- ated the homeowner who would scoop up the ing gold nuggets,” so I learned digging into dog’s droppings and throw it into the road. the history of McIntosh. McIntosh became a People driving to the post office would run hub with citrus growers and vegetable farmers over these droppings and soon the dog’s aro- bringing their harvested crops to McIntosh‘s ma came from their tires in the parking lot. railhead for shipment. This man was tired of dragging his shovel to The Old Wire Road, a wagon route, later his front yard daily so he placed it in a hole became the Old Dixie Highway. This passed a in the old oak. After the homeowner died, his short distance from the rail depot, was paved widow left the shovel in the tree and of course in 1925 and later becoming today’s U.S. 441. the tree grew, embedding the shovel’s handle Most of the community’s business moved to in the bark. the highway capitalizing on traffic the road The small quaint old Florida community created. With over the road transportation of McIntosh comes alive in late October with increasing, the last train passed through Mc- its annual 1890s Festival sponsored by The Intosh in 1974 although produce operations Friends of McIntosh who used funds to re- FALL ceased in 1967. store and support renovations to their com- As southern Florida developed, major cit- munity of 500. The festival draws thousands (OCT-NOV) rus growers and vegetable farmers in the of visitors to the yearly event as more than McIntosh region moved south, capitalizing 300 crafters display and sell their wares. on longer and more predictable growing sea- More than 44,000 visitors have been esti- sons. After two disastrous freezes, citrus was mated at the one-day festival. abandoned in 1990. Most farmers turned their HAS NEVER fields and groves into pastures raising cattle Food is plentiful with one popular food and horses. McIntosh became a bedroom com- stand selling fresh cooked ears of corn. The munity. husks are peeled back when purchased and Old Florida is a way of life today in McIn- the ears dipped in melted butter. Those with BEEN BETTER Kensington Palace Director 75 OPPORTUNITIES Gives Talk at Cultural Center TO LEARN AND GROW ≈ Continued from Page 21 handkerchief, someone would pick it up for Register now... you. Want to Go? 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Computer Setup and Training: At home service. Senior rates, $25 per hour! Have fun and learn! For Sale Classified Section Call Kathy at 861-7719 The Classified Section is a service to the On Top of the World Community. There is Convert your old records and cassette tapes to Air Purifier/Ionizer: Bell & Howell, $45. 854-2189 audio CDs. Play them at home or in your car. 237- no charge to residents as long as it is not of a business nature. There is a $500 limit 4482, On Top of the World resident. Bar/Breakfast Swivel Chairs: For 36” high table, on FOR SALE items. Items valued at more than $500 (i.e. golf carts) may be listed, but black back and seat cushions, ivory steel frame. Crown Moulding: Free estimates. 15 years expe- $37 each. 854-1967 price will not accompany the ad. Auto, apartment, home, timeshare and real estate rience. Quality work. Real wood, no MDF. Vaulted ceilings OK. Also, specialize in chair rail, base- Two oak swivel bar stools with arms, ads WILL NOT be accepted. Bar Stools: boards, bead board, decorative applied mould- like new. $200. 237-6053 SERVICE ads will be accepted from residents and non-residents. A three-line ings. Jerry, (352) 342-0860; [email protected]. Twin size frame with white wicker headboard, minimum rate is $12; four lines is $17.50 and five lines is $20. A six-month rate, paid Bed: Diabetic? On Medicare? Free shoes, supplies if like new. Great for guest room. $125. 237-9103 in advance, is also available. Call 854-0248 or leave a message for more information. qualified. Call Paula at 425-2862. Three-quarter bed, headboard, Payment must accompany each ad. Send ad and check to The World News, 9850 S.W. Bedroom Items: Golf Cart Sales And Service: Yamaha, Star deal- new mattress, three-quarter bed-in-bag comforter 84th Court, Suite 300, Ocala, FL 34481. er. Service all, free pickup. Call 351-CART (2278). and sheets, complete. $125. 854-4902 DEADLINE: On Top of the World resident ads must be in the box next to the Press- Carts and Clubs, 1835 S.W. College Road, Ocala Books: New and once-read hardcover, regular room door (in Friendship Commons next to Customer Service) no later than noon on Hair care in your home: Licensed, experienced and large print. Thursday, Oct. 4, 10-11:30 a.m., the 13th of each month. Ads will appear once unless renewed in writing. beautician comes to you. Full service. Call Cathy, 9791 S.W. 97th Lane, Crescent Ridge II PCA, 237-3347. Service homebound. China Hutch: Two-piece contemporary dark cher- Help-U-Fix-It! We do honey “do’s” and odd jobs! ry, mirror back and lighted interior, glass doors, Garage Sale: Misc. items, clothes, lawn chairs, Misc. 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Garage Sale: Three families: Friday, Oct. 5, 9 legs, $150; 4 patio chairs with cushions, $100; end Housecleaning by Evelyn Lee: I do windows, CustomComputerInstruction or call 873-2100 a.m.-3 p.m.; 9256-D S.W. 82nd Terrace, Friend- table with 2 drawers, $40. 854-5885 deep cleaning, move outs. Licensed and insured. ship Colony. Two 24” rattan/wood stools, $20; 629-0855 Computer Monitor: Dell, three years old, $30. Misc. Items: Singer sewing machine, cabinet, $20; white china 854-1761 Golf Cart: 1994 Club Car, good condition. 390- Housekeeping, errands, what are your needs? 3621 after Oct. 5. w/gold rim dinner service for 10, $85. 873-1065 Call Susan, (352) 438-6410. References available. HP Pavilion tower with monitor Computers: Household items, furniture, com- (2000); Gateway Pentium III with monitor (1998). Golf Cart Bag: Full size, black with three outside Moving Sale: Housecleaning by Terry: Great rates. (352) 342- As is, $150 each. 361-3226 storage pockets and putter pocket, like new, $40. puter desk, tools, misc. items. Friday-Saturday, 6808. Oct. 12-13, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 9053 S.W. 91st Circle, 854-1619 All home repairs. No job too Dance Costumes: Former tapping, strutters and Williamsburg. I’m back: Handyman. country-western costumes, $5 each. On sale Oct. Club car with Trojan batteries, full cur- small. Tile and grout, screens and windows, doors Golf Cart: Oct. 5, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., everything 4, 10:30 a.m., H&R Ballroom tains, new tires, excellent condition. 873-8600 Moving Sale: and woodwork. Phone, cable and computer wir- must go. 8884-B S.W. 94 Lane, Friendship Village ing. Free estimates. Reasonable prices. 873-0179 Dehumidifier: Removes moisture, large capacity, Household Items: Whirlpool dishwasher, approx. Pool table: Still in crate. Gorgeous brand new Landscaping: Beautify your yard and home! Trim- $50. 861-8775 1 year, $80; door bell chime, $3; 2 lanai ceiling eight-foot regulation table. One-inch Italian slate, lights, $2; over range exhaust fan, $20. 861-6981 ming, weeding, edging, pressure wash driveways Drinking water by Penta is “ultra-purified” via 13 colossal ball and claw legs, leather pockets. With and gutters, wash windows and general mainte- steps, providing you maximum hydration, purity Kitchen Counter Stools: All white, oak seats, 29” warranty. Can deliver and set up. 861-9469 nance. On Top of the World resident. Steve, 237- and taste. Call 873-2100 for home delivery. high; top of seats hand-painted with apples. $80 5338 or 216-6951. Scooter: Used one time, as is $500. 291-1584 for both. 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Call your local Amway affiliated indepen- driveways, porches, patios, roofs, walkways and FREE ESTIMATES dent, Sandy, 528-6620 clean the gutters. 20 years experience. On Top of the World resident. 873-6225 Licensed & Insured 362-6895 ask for Charlie or Danielle Available: CNA/HHA looking for full or part-time work. Employed 11 years in On Top of the World. Pressure Washing: House or villa, gutters, drive- Excellent references. On Top of the World resident. ways or walkways. Call On Top of the World Anna, 873-4761 residents Okey or Karen for a free estimate. 237- 6637 Carpet Binding: Small area rugs ($1 per lin. ft.); larger rugs on site in your home $1.50 per lin. ft. Steve’s Handyman Service: Fans, lights, doors, Call Steve, 873-4287. shelving, general carpentry. On Top of the World resident. Call Steve at 854-4927 Cat Boarding and Sitting provided by loving experienced Cat Nanny. On Top of the World resi- Transportation: Call Bonnie, On Top of the World dent. 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