June 2013 “Just a Gigolo COMMUNITY Everywhere I Go and the Winner Is
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® Section A Where the news is always good! Vol. 26, No. 12 • June 2013 “Just a gigolo COMMUNITY everywhere I go And the Winner Is ... people know the part NEWS & UPDATE By Bob Woods I’m playing” By Kenneth D. Colen, Publisher World News Writer This was the song that turned the Circle Square Cultural Center into pandemoni- um when Robert Batton, a resident of our The On Top of the World (Central) community, sang this song. Women were Owners Association board met on Friday, screaming in the audience and one senior April 26, to review multiple matters. A part teeny-bopper went up to the stage and pre- of that meeting dealt with discussion of sented Robert with a pair of red panties. and changes to the Second Amended Rules Needless to say, Robert Batton was cho- and Regulations regarding lawn ornamen- sen by the panel of judges to be the first tation. The new standards were settled on place winner of this year’s winner of “The after getting resident input. There was a World Has Talent” show. Batton received a report on and discussion surrounding As- check for $500. sociation efforts to enforce collection of Taking second place and receiving a delinquent community services fees. In ad- check for $250 was Floyd Gibson from dition, suggested changes to the Estoppel Ocala. Third place, taking home $150, was Certificate policy were enacted. Angie Terrigino from Ocala. Other contes- Approximately 85 residents attended tants took home gift cards. this meeting. Not wishing to miss an op- There were 10 acts in all, and those par- portunity, Lynette Vermillion gave a report ticipating in this year’s event came from all on plans to enhance the interior of the over the area: Ocala, Sanford, Lady Lake, Health & Recreation Building. This would Dunnellon and Gainesville. The contes- be a comprehensive program focusing on tants were the top 10 entrants chosen by a the lobby, fitness, and ballroom areas. panel of judges during auditions in Febru- An area open for discussion is what to ary, and their ages ranged between 58 and do with the library. Despite the wild ru- 91. mors and misinformation circulating, the The panel of judges comprised of Bill options include: Barr, a disc-jockey from 92.9Q WMFQ; 1. Do nothing; Mary Britt from the Ocala Civic Theatre; 2. Stay in place and “spruce it up;” Rosey Moreno-Jones from Kids Central; 3. Relocate to Circle Square Com- Dean Blinkhorn from Ocala’s Good Life mons so there would be adequate Magazine; Ann Spang, Director of Com- expansion space. munity Relations for the Florida Institute Currently, the library is constrained for for Human and Machine Cognition; and space. When I asked the question, “How Dave Schlenker from the Ocala Star Ban- many thought it would be a good idea to ner. move?” and “How many thought it was the The judge’s criteria for each contestant’s dumbest idea they heard in a long time?” performance were stage presence, commu- It was about an even split of how many nication (connection with the audience), wanted the library to stay and how many originality, and talent. wanted it to be moved. Granted, that was Batton’s song was made famous by Louis only a quick indicator. Photo by Bob Woods Prima in 1956, when he recorded “Just a To be sure, this is not a settled matter, Resident, Robert Batton, was the winner of the “The World Gigolo” paired with “I Ain’t Got Nobody.” despite what rumor central may have been spreading around. We encourage your Has Talent.” thoughts on the matter. Undoubtedly, both options, of either moving or staying in place, present their considerable challeng- es. The Health & Recreation Building could It’s Showtime! certainly use additional meeting room By Bob Woods space. Moving to Circle Square Commons World News Writer makes the library available to Candler Hills, Indigo, and Stone Creek residents. June’s show is guaranteed to knock your ABBA sold over 370 million albums and So the take-away is this: no final deci- socks off! singles worldwide and is still selling mil- sion has been made with respect to the li- Saturday, June 8 lions each year. The Canadian group’s show brary. We are however, moving ahead with will include at least 21 of ABBA’s most fa- the interior redesign of the Health & Rec- Abbamania mous songs, which might include “Danc- reation Building. Follow the discussion on Abbamania is a Canadian group singing ing Queen,” “Fernando,” “Gimme! Gimme! the www.otowinfo.com website. ABBA® songs which the original Swedish Gimme!,” “Mamma Mia,” “One Man, One Census Form group topped the world charts of English- Woman,” “I Have a Dream,” and the song speaking countries between 1972 and 1982. list continues. On Top of the World (Central) Owners, Whether you are an ABBA fan or just a please complete and return your census The Canadian group is comprised of seven fantastic musicians and singers. The singers lover of old pop music, you will definitely form at your earliest convenience. Thank enjoy this performance. The show begins at you for your cooperation. not only look like the original ABBA group, but they sound, dress and mimic them as 7 p.m. and doors open at 6 p.m. Master the Possibilities well. Stop by the ticket office at 8395 SW 80th Master the Possibilities has published ABBA is an acronym comprising the Street or go online to www.csculturalcen- its 29th catalog and there’s a copy in all the first letters of the band members’ first ter.com to purchase your tickets. home delivered June issues of the World names: Agnetha, Benny, Bjorn and Anni- Let’s watch the lights dim as the curtain News. This summer edition features about Frid. It is a registered trademark. rises. It’s showtime. 300 lectures, classes, presentations and Abbamania films in June, July and August. This smaller season fills quickly so we Mary Pat Giffin has always had an inter- encourage you to register early … prefer- est in the benefits of yoga, but when she was ably online. As always, about half are brand World Tai Chi Day diagnosed with arthritis, she studied up on new and all of them offer opportunities to By Ray Cech the beneficial effects of Tai Chi. The more learn, grow and have fun. World News Writer she learned, the more her interest grew, Fourth of July and about three years ago she decided to This year promises to be another action- The body should be supple like an infant style of Tai Chi. Yang is the most popular immerse herself in an eight-day Tai Chi packed day of fun and excitement. Once The movements, flexible as a snake of the movements, meant to be graceful program conducted by Australian Master again, Circle Square Commons will be The feeling, soft as water and gentle, and is effective for promoting a Dr. Paul Lam. closed until 4 p.m. This includes access by The breathing as smooth as a cloud healthy body and mind. You can practice and learn more about foot traffic, golf carts and cars. We appreci- This Qigong proverb clearly defines While Tai Chi was practiced more than the benefits of Tai Chi by attending one of ate your cooperation on this. what Tai Chi accomplishes for both body 1,000 years ago in the land that’s now more Mary Pat’s classes, at the Health & Recre- At 4 p.m., parking lots will open. Fes- and mind. It strengthens the body as it re- famous for turning out Nikes and iPads, it ation Fitness Center, Tai Chi at 9 a.m. every tivities begin at 5 p.m. on The Town Square laxes the mind. really didn’t take hold in the U.S. until the Monday, or Chair-Chi on Fridays at 9 a.m., with dance music by Second Slice and On Saturday, April 27, Tai Chi was rec- mid-19th century. It gained widespread where participants use a chair for balance. Sugar and Kane, festival performers and ognized around the world with special pro- appeal around 1939, when Master Choy For a unique experience, you can also join skydivers. grams extolling the benefits of this ancient Hok Pang began spreading its benefits, Mary Pat in a class of Hydro Yo-Chi at The Simultaneously and from 5 to 6:30 p.m., art form. Here at On Top of the World, our and again when his son, Master Choy Kam Ranch Fitness Center & Spa pool every Fri- inside the Circle Square Cultural Center, very own Tai Chi Certified Instructor Mary Man, taught it in San Francisco’s China- day at 10:30 a.m. the Ocala Symphony Orchestra will per- Pat Giffin, led a class of more than 50 men town, where he spread the gospel of Tai form patriotic favorites – “Red, White and and women in a demonstration of the Yang Chi’s benefits from 1949 until 1994. OSO Blue.” This is a general admission ticketed event, for $17 per ticket. Purchase your tickets at www.CSCulturalCenter.com or at the ticket office from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Advance ticket purchase is strongly encouraged as we ex- pect the Circle Square Cultural Center to be completely filled. Parking at Circle Square Commons will be $5 per carload for non-residents. Please bring your resident ID or Ocala Symphony Orchestra show tickets for free parking. There is no charge for golf cart parking that will once again be located in front of The Town Square.