New Tenants at Circle Square Commons, page 19 Vol. 23, No. 11 • May 2010 Community 4 News OCALAOPEN & Update at Candler Hills Golf Club By Kenneth Colen, Publisher BY BO B WOODS Spring is in the air! Unfortunately, WORLD NE W S WRITER so was the pollen. Now that we are past Ted Potter, a local Ocalan, won this most of the bloom, the oaks and the aza- year’s Ocala Open by one stroke having leas are really into their own full beauty. “the luck of the Irish” on his side when he SI’m not the only one to notice the turn aced the 17th hole. The Ocala Open was in the weather. While driving down S.W. Tplayed March 23 through 27 at On Top 94th Street, on the way to the Arbor Club, of the World Communities’ Candler Hills I couldn’t help but notice the very “frisky” Golf Club. fox squirrels right there on the side of This year’s field of 77 professional the road making sure their population players included 44 Floridians before the expands and prospers. Besides that, the cuts, four of which claim Ocala as home. blue-birds have really taken to the nest- Several players also came from different ing gourds some kind bird lover placed states and foreign countries. There were near a retention pond. Yes, the wildlife players from Canada, Austria, Germany, has adapted and prospered here. Let’s be Peru, and even one from Slovenia. mindful and accommodate them. The tournament started off with some My point here is twofold: dense fog. After a short delay, play start- 1. While driving along S.W. 94th ed and the tournament was in full swing. Street, be mindful of your speed After two days of play, Jeff Hill, former and of the wildlife. Fox squirrels assistant pro at Candler Hills, was tied for are large and undeterred by most third and Ted Potter was tied for 17th. At anything except a large hawk. Drive the conclusion of the third round, Hill responsibly, be alert and ready to was still in leaderboard contention, tied yield to the fox squirrels and the in fourth position, but Potter moved up pedestrians using the road. Please on the playing field, which had now been do not feed the fox squirrels; they cut to the low 24 players and ties, putting will bite. Seriously! him tied for 10th position. 2. It is the efforts of many residents, The leader for three consecutive days acting as good neighbors and tak- was Tim Cantwell from Palm Beach who ing pride in their community that finished the tournament at 19 under. Ted make it the wonderful place it is Potter, because as luck would have it, and will continue to be. Thank nudged ahead after his hole in one finish- you! ing with a score of 20 under. Hill finished 14th shooting a 276 for 72 holes. Ted Pot- Master The Possibilities ter shot a 268 for the tournament, 63 for Master the Possibilities is in full the final round. “spring swing” in May. There are 64 class- While at the 16th green, I heard the es and presentations starting this month uproar when Potter celebrated his hole- Photo by Bob Woods and still plenty of opportunities for you in-one. I was only a few yards away but Ted Potter, winner of the Ocala Open, hitting out of one of the to learn and grow in a most welcoming missed the shot. setting. There are wonderful teachers, a Vibrations of Potter’s fantastic shot bunkers on hole #9. variety of subjects and they all take place quickly made its way around the course, Robert Rohanna from Wayneburg, Pa. fin- in our neighborhood setting. Perhaps the especially to the crowd waiting at the ished in second place with a three-way tie best thing is that there are no tests, no 18th hole to see the grand finale. The finishing with a score of 269. Potter took See page 18 for additional homework … just the pleasure of learning winner of the Ocala Open was not final- home the winning $7,000 check. new things and sharing knowledge and ized until the 18th hole and the final putt. Ocala Open coverage. experiences with neighbors and friends. Cantwell, Kelly Sellers from Bartow, and Here’s an interesting fact. Since Janu- ary, Master the Possibilities has run class- es and presentations a total of 86 days. On how many of these “school days” could a resident of On Top of the World Veterinarian Communities attend at least one “free” event? The answer may surprise you … on 82 of 86 days there were free classes Recognized for residents. Even more significant is the fact that on most of these 82 days there Master the Possibilities Education Cen- were multiple free classes for residents! ter prides itself on offering exceptional This is yet another reason that our com- classes given by outstanding instructors. munity is a great place to live … and learn! Recently one of their first faculty mem- See you in class. Mbers was recognized by the Florida Vet- erinary Medicine Association for its high- Circle Square Commons est honor. Dr. Tom Lane, DVM, received You may have noticed that Yalaha De- the Lifetime Achievement Award for his lights has closed its doors. We are sad dedication. to see it go because it was a wonderful “Tom is a ‘veterinarian’s and unique little operation. But don’t veterinarian,’”says Daniel Dowd, the Di- despair; another operator will be open- rector of Education. “He comes to us ing around May 1 and the shop’s name with impeccable credentials and experi- is The Bakery Café. They will be serving ence and makes a real contribution to the a few breakfast items, baked fresh daily Master the Possibilities curriculum and pastry, rolls, German and French breads our community of learners.” Dr. Lane has and more. For lunch, they will offer Boar’s been in practice since 1963. A graduate of Head products for sandwiches and also a Cornell University, he is Emeritus profes- daily soup. The new operation will have a sor of Veterinary Medicine at the Univer- decidedly European flair, especially since sity of Florida. the new owners are from France and Ger- Dr. Lane has always exceeded expecta- many and have a tie to La Cuisine, one of tions. His dedication and enthusiasm are Ocala’s bright new dining spots. On Top of the World Communities’ President Kenneth Colen always evident. Among his accomplish- The Farmer’s Market held on The Town ments/contributions we see a man who Square continues to be a success. I believe accepts an ENERGY STAR® award in Washington D.C., Thursday, strives to make lives better – humans’ and it is the longest running such market in March 18. From left are Karen Brothers, On Top of the World animals’. Marion County (sorry to say that farmer’s Community outreach programs devel- markets have such a short half-life!). And Marketing Manager, David Lee, ENERGY STAR Representative, oped by Dr. Lane include: Project PUP there are several markets now throughout Kenneth Colen, On Top of the World President and Sheryl Johnson, Program - “Pets Uplifting People”; “Volun- the county. Visit all of them, as this is a On Top of the World Construction Manager. teers and their Pets Visiting Local Nursing great way to support small, independent Homes”; CARE Program, veterinary stu- businessmen and women. dents assist AIDS and Hospice patients by As we enter warmer months, the Farm- On Top of the World caring for their animals; PEP, Pets Educa- er’s Market hours are 8 a.m. to noon. As tion Pupils, involves volunteer pet owners seasons change, so do the market ven- conducting education programs about dors. Over the past year, the number of animals in schools; Pet Loss Support participating vendors has been as high Wins Top EPA National Hotline, staffed by volunteers trained in as 30 and during the cooler months has grief therapy and crisis intervention; IM- averaged around half that number. The PACT: Inmates Providing Animal Care and vendors, as well as all of you, have been Training, this program serves as an ani- very loyal coming out in sometimes unfa- Honor mal educational program for the inmates vorable weather. Without all of you, the BY JOH N HEAG N EY at a local state correctional facility. market wouldn’t exist. So, support the In addition to the Lifetime Achieve- Farmer’s Market whenever you have the On Top of the World Communities is sions equivalent to what is produced by ment Award, Dr. Lane has been the Flor- opportunity. the only Florida home builder to be rec- 30 million vehicles. ida Veterinarian of the Year, 1997 recipi- The Town Square entertainment hours ognized by the U.S. Environmental Protec- One example of On Top of the World’s ent of the prestigious Leo Bustad Award are now 7 to 10 p.m. through the sum- tion Agency with a 2010 ENERGY STAR® commitment to this effort was last year’s for pioneering work on the human-animal mer. Watch for more details about up- OExcellence in ENERGY STAR Promotion decision by company officials to offer a bond and numerous other accolades. A coming festivals and special events. Re- Award for its energy-efficient homes and solar-power option on every new home former student summed up Dr. Lane’s im- freshments will continue to be available consumer-education programs. it builds. In fact, one home in the com- portance this way, “Dr.