September 2009 - On Top of the World Communities Info

4 The World News® September 2009All AroundOur WorldLynette VermillionStay Informed!www.ontopoftheworldinfo.com/stayinformedLabor DayCustomer Service will be closed Monday,Sept. 7, in observance of Labor Day.We will reopen for normal business hourson Tuesday. Please have a safe holiday.Hurricane PreparednessWe are officially half way through thehurricane season and this is just a reminderthat if a tropical storm warningor hurricane warning is issued, you needto prepare the outside of your home. Removeany lawn ornaments, flags, grills,etc. and secure patio furniture. Anythingthat could become a projectile during astorm needs to be removed or secured foryour safety as well as your neighbors’.On Top of the World Re-RoofingScheduleThe following buildings are scheduledto be re-roofed within the next 90days (September through November).Buildings: 2429, 2435, 2441, 2445, 2451,2465, 2467, 2471 and 2480. Schedulesare based upon several factors: returnof all authorization forms for the building,street location of working proximity,and roofs which are showing the mostwear will take priority. Due to unforeseenweather conditions, we cannot providespecific start dates.Community UpdatePaving on SW 90th Street should havebegun by the time you read this article.We will be changing the Waste Managementboxes in the Americana Communityto a compactor. Additional cart stripingon SW 98th Street and SW 94th Street isbeing planned for the very near future.The new pickleball courts are well underwayand six new courts will be availablefor play at Health & Recreation.The Arbor Club indoor pool work iscomplete and the pool is once again heated.Thanks for your patience as we makethese repairs.Bay Laurel Center CDDWorkshopOn Aug. 11, the Bay Laurel Center CDDhosted a workshop at the Circle SquareCultural Center. Highlights of the workshopincluded: water conservation methods,conservation rates and lawn caretips. Speakers included Doug Saundersfrom Southwest Florida Water ManagementDistrict (SWFWMD), Tom Shannonwith Ewing Irrigation, and our very ownRobert Colen, Phillip Hisey and KennethColen.Residents were reminded to check forwater leaks and to not assume, becausethey do not see evidence, there are noleaks. They were also reminded to monitortheir irrigation controllers for propercoverage, length of watering time andonce-per-week settings.Power surges can cause the controllerto reset. Making sure the appropriateamount of water is applied helps conserveand reduces the water consumed.Residents may contact Customer Servicefor more information about our WaterLeak Detection Program.Irrigation Controller ClassWe are planning to host IrrigationController classes again in the fall. Theseclasses will be held at Master the Possibilitiesand Phillip Hisey will be the instructor.This class is designed to familiarizeresidents with their irrigation controller.Be on the lookout for more information inPhillip Hisey’s monthly column.Golf Cart ClassWe will be hosting a golf cart classagain on safety, insurance and maintenancein October. Those attending lastyear’s class thought the information wasoutstanding. Be on the lookout for moreinformation via the TV, Web or bulletinboards. You will not want to miss theclass this year.Golf Cart RegistrationPermitting for golf cart registrationdecals for 2010-2011 will start on Oct.5. Residents will need to register at CustomerService in Friendship Commons.Based on the first letter of the last name,we are publishing a calendar with thedate you will have the opportunity tohave the cart permit ted in the October issueof the World News. During October,resi dents are requested to come on theirassigned day according to the first letterof their last name. If this date is not convenient,you may visit any business dayduring November through December toregister. Calendars will be posted at www.ontopoftheworldinfo.com and on bulletinboards throughout the community.Residents are asked to bring proof ofinsurance and any resident who plans todrive the cart will be asked to sign a releaseto operate the cart within the community.Those residents desiring a handicapsticker for the cart will be required tocomply with Section 320.0848, FloridaStatutes. You may refer to the followingwebsite for more information or drop byCustomer Service for a copy of the information:www.hsmv.state.fl.us/forms/handiform.html. For more information ongolf cart registration, please stop by CustomerService or call 236-OTOW (6869).Cart rules will be provided to each cartowner when the cart is registered.Waste Management Labor DayServiceAttention Candler Hills and Indigo Eastresidents: Waste Management will nothave scheduled trash pick-up on LaborDay, Monday, Sept. 7. Normal trash pickupwill resume on Thursday, Sept. 10.Non-Emergency Contact forMCSOIn case you are wondering how to getin touch with Marion County Sheriff’s Officefor non-emergency situations, youmay call 732-9111. This number is to beused for all non-medical emergency callsincluding fender benders without injury.Entry Off SW 99th Street RoadYou may have already noticed thatthere’s a brand new arm on the residententry gate at the SW 99th Street Road entrance.This new equipment does not requirethat you wait for the arm to reset.It is important that once you pass the decalreader, you travel on through the gatearea. The arm resets after a few secondsotherwise.Walking, Riding or BikingThe designated golf cart path on SW90th Terrace Road is multi-purpose, andtherefore golf carts, walkers and bicyclesmay use that path. The sidewalk aroundSW 81st Loop is a walking path only. Cartsand bicycles use the roadway and shouldfollow all traffic rules of the road.We caution all of our early walkers tomake sure they have reflective clothing tobe seen by headlights of the moving vehiclebe it car, cart or bike.Bicycles, mopeds, golf carts or othermotorized vehicles of any type may notpark on any sidewalk. All vehicles mustpark in designated parking areas.Operation Medicine CabinetThe Marion County Sheriff’s office onSR 200 is offering to safely dispose ofany unused or expired prescription medications.They will offer this service onThursday, Sept. 24 and Friday, Sept. 25, 8a.m. to 5 p.m. Simply bring your unusedor expired medications and drop theminto the container. The Marion CountySheriff’s Department will then properlydispose of medications.Marion County Senior ServicesThe Marion County Senior Services hasthree stipend volunteer positions to workas a Senior Companion for 15-25 hours aweek. Applicants must be 55+ as of Oct. 1and make no more than $20,000 per year.Anyone interested should contact MarionCounty Senior Services.KeepingIt GreenPhillip B. HiseyFlorida-Friendly Landscaping has beena big part of On Top of the World Communitiesfor a long time now. Did I saybig? I meant huge.Since 2005, On Top of the World hasbeen exclusively part of the Florida Yardsand Neighborhoods, Florida-FriendlyLandscaping program; in fact, we haveinstalled over 1,000 homes that are certifiedas Florida-Friendly Landscapes.Kathleen Patterson, the program coordinator,mentioned to me that in her talkswith colleagues from UF/IFAS, On Topof the World Communities, Inc., is quitepossibly the largest developer in the statethat landscapes to these standards. Notonly do we practice these concepts in theresidential areas, we also extend this intothe commercial landscape areas too.In 2008, On Top of the World Communities,Inc., was awarded the Florida-Friendly Community Award.There is a huge amount of effort thatgoes into creating Florida-Friendly Landscapesand I encourage you to go to theFYN/FFL website http://fyn.ifas.ufl.edu/to learn more about the concept.In an effort to let residents know tocheck their lawns because we are seeingchinch bugs in the community, we senta recent e-mail blast with informationabout the pest and ways to control it. Ifthere is anything you take away from thismessage, it is to alternate the pesticideclass when treating chinch bugs, don’tjust switch the pesticide.There are three commonly used chemicalclasses in the pest control world:Organophosphates, Carbamates and Pyrethrins.Chinch bugs have developed resistanceto all of these chemical classesand that is why it is important to alternateat each application.We will continue to inform residents ofour findings and Best Management Practices.HospitalityLinda TiffanyBack Pain? Disc Herniation?Don’t Want Surgery?See Dr. Zhou and AssociatesYiLi Zhou, M.D., Ph.D.Medical Director• Harvard-trained, Board Certified PainSpecialist and Neurologist• Author of numerous books and articleson pain management• Expert in non-surgical treatment forback pain• Former Director of Jackson MemorialHospital Pain Clinic, University ofMiami• Winner of Physician RecognitionAward, American Medical Association2003• Distinguished Physician Award, FloridaMedical Association 2004, 2006We Can Help You!Stephen Irwin, M.D.• Board Certified Anesthesiologist• Fellowship trained pain specialist• Bachelor’s Degree from University ofFloridaWe treat the followingpain conditions:• Back• Neck• Disc Herniation• Pain Due to Auto Accident• Vertebral Fracture• Nerve• JointComprehensive Pain Management of North Florida3200 SW 34th Avenue, Suite 502Ocala, FL 34474Tel. (352) 629-7011 • Fax (352) 629-7924www.cpmnf.comCandler Hills RestaurantCandler Hills Restaurant proudly introduces“Tapas and Martinis Around theWorld.” What is Tapas? Tapas-style diningstarted along the Mediterranean andSpain and features small plates of food tobe shared with family and friends. This isa great way to get together, enjoy a varietyof food and also satisfy the appetitefor a nice martini or a Merlot.Come taste the new Tapas menu offeringsmall portions at a great price servedevery day and enjoy signature martinisfrom “around the world” as a tribute toOn Top of the World neighborhoods witha variety to fit every taste. Come in andtry The Candler Cosmo, an exciting blendof premium vodka, Gran Marnier, splashof cranberry with a twist of lime.Starting Monday, Aug. 24 from 4 to 6p.m. daily; Fridays and Saturdays from4 to 8 p.m.Candler Hills Restaurant hours are:Sunday – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday throughThursday – 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday andSaturday – 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.Brunch is served every Sunday from8 a.m. to 1 p.m., featuring fresh fruit,scrambled eggs, bacon, home fries, assortedDanish, bagels, coffee, juice andmade to order omelets and eggs - $7.95.Early Bird Dinner Specials can be foundin a display ad in this issue of the WorldNews.Self-serve coffee and doughnuts areavailable for golfers at 8 a.m., Mondaythrough Saturday.Don’t forget the Prime Rib Special everyFriday and Saturday. It includes bakedpotato, vegetables, salad, rolls and butter- $12.95 and is served from 4 p.m. to 8p.m.Fish Fridays will feature the fresh catchof the day from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Price andfeature will vary.The PubWhether at a table outside The Puboverlooking the pool or on the golfcourse, beat the summer heat with a coolDe Conna ice cream treat now availableat The Pub and On Top of the World ProShop. We feature old-time favorites likechocolate éclair, strawberry shortcake,nutty buddy, fruit bars, sandwiches andfun ones for the kids (of all ages!).Summer hours for The Pub are: Monday,Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Wednesday 8a.m. to 6 p.m. The Pub is closed on Sunday.Chef Greg features daily specials in additionto the standard specials availableevery Wednesday and Friday as follows:Wednesday – Open Faced Prime Ribserved with an onion tower - $8.95.Friday – Fried Whitefish Filet on a hoagieroll with lettuce, tomatoes, Frenchfries and coleslaw - $8.95.www.OnTopoftheWorldInfo.com

September 2009 The World News® 5Photo by John WareThe Happy Hour on July 17 featured Johnny Alston and hisMotown Rock and Roll Review with special guest Mr. BobbyHendricks, lead singer for the original “Drifters.”ActivitiesTherapyTheresa FieldsI find it hard to believe that we are intothe month of September already - thisyear will soon be over and we have a lotof activities still ahead. We had our firstHome Improvement Expo on July 23 andwe had over 25 exhibitors with informationand displays for all your modificationneeds. This event was a huge successand residents expressed their thanks forhaving reputable contractors available fortheir modification needs.Our baseball trip was a little disappointingfor all of our Yankee fans, as theYankees lost to the Tampa Bay Rays onJuly 28. The residents still had fun watchingan action packed game in the beautifulTropicana Stadium.Holiday HoursLabor Day is Monday, Sept. 7 and theHealth & Recreation office will be closedin observance of the holiday. The ArborClub and the Health & Recreation FitnessCenter will open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Please plan accordingly.Rags to Riches SaleIt’s that time of year again to cleanout those closets and garages. We will behaving our Rags to Riches sale on Friday,Oct. 23. Sign up will begin on Wednesday,Sept. 2 at the Health & Recreation officeMonday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.The cost per table is $6 and this event willbe held at the Arbor Conference Center.Club FairWe have several of our clubs that tookthe summer months off and now it’s timeto get back into the swing of things. Wewould like to welcome those clubs backalong with many of our returning snowbirds.Our Club Fair is scheduled forThursday, Sept. 17 in the Health & RecreationBallroom from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thisis a time to actually see all the differentclubs that are offered in your community.We have so many exciting, activity-basedclubs to join, and it is also a wonderfulway to meet your neighbors and makenew friends. Doughnuts and coffee willbe for sale by the S.P.C.A.Get Hot, Get Chili!Do you like to cook? We are havingour first Chili Cook-Off on Friday, Sept.25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the ArborConference Center. The entry fee is $12per person, and for just $2 you will receivethree sampler cups to start you onyour way to tasting some of the best chiliaround.Come join us for a day of fun! Prizeswill be awarded for the best chili On Topof the World has to offer. We will alsohave first, second and third place ribbonsfor the wackiest, wildest chili booth. Bringyour lawn chairs and enjoy live entertainmentwith a cash bar. Prizes for the bestchili are as follows:• First place: Round of golf for fourat Candler Hills (including a cart)• Second place: $75 gift certificatefrom The Ranch• Third place: $50 gift certificatefrom the Candler Hills Restaurant• Fourth place: $25 gift certificatefrom The PubFlu ShotsOur first scheduled flu shots are beingadministered on Monday, Oct. 12 at theArbor Conference Center from 8 a.m. to1 p.m. Medicare Part B covers the shots.If you do not have Medicare Part B, thecost of the flu shot is $30 and $45 for thepneumonia vaccine. Please sign-up at theHealth & Recreation office.Casino TripThe next Seminole Casino Trip is scheduledfor Thursday, Sept. 10. The cost ofthe trip is $20 per person, which includes$25 in free play, a $5 lunch voucher andthe round-trip bus ride.Please note that assigned seating is requiredon all of our bus trips. The Health& Recreation office does not hold or saveany seats without payments. Sign-up atthe Health & Recreation office Mondaythrough Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.Community BusWe are proud to announce that we nowhave official bus stop signs within thecommunity. These areas include: Health& Recreation, Arbor Club and five of thecommunity post offices. We have updatedthe bus schedule with the new stops anda copy of this can be found in this editionof the World News.The dinner run for the month of Septemberwill be Tuesday, Sept. 15. Therestaurant for this month will be Chili’s.Please contact the Health & Recreation officeto reserve your seat.Happy HourOn July 17, Johnny Alston and hisMotown Rock and Roll Review treated astanding room only crowd to a fabulousshow, featuring special guest Mr. BobbyHendricks, lead singer for the original“Drifters.” During the second set, Bobbysang six to seven songs to the delight ofthe crowd.We had an additional special guestmake an appearance, Chuck Berry AKA“Dave.” He had the crowd participatingwith his rendition of “My Ding A Ling”and “Johnny Be Good.”We would like to thank all the residentswho dressed in their Hawaiian attirefor our Luau, which featured musicby Fred Campbell. There were many grassskirts and bright shirts to set the festivemood. September’s theme will be our annualRoaring 20s party, so break out thoseflapper dresses and zoot suits.• Sept. 4: Tomarua• Sept. 11: Johnny Alston• Sept. 18: Bontempos (“Roaring20s” theme)• Sept. 25: Fred CampbellCommunity InformationCommunity Television: We are excitedto announce our new look for the CommunityTV Channel 17/22/703. Pleasetake note of the changes that have beenmade for updating or placing TV slides.Information placed on the channel17/22/703 submission forms should beturned into the Health & Recreation officeor put in the completed forms section ofthe hanging files located behind the informationdesk. Once submitted it willtake approximately one to two weeks toappear on the Community TV.Reoccurring club meetings, cruisesand overnight bus trips will no longer appearon the Community TV. This informationcan be found on 8-1/2 x 5-1/2 postersbehind the locked glass case at theHealth & Recreation Building and underthe clubs column in our On Top of theWorld News.Poster Requirements: Posters are createdby the marketing department forclub events, cruises, trips, special meetingsor announcements and must be submittedto the Health & Recreation officefor approval. Once approved, the Health& Recreation office will forward the informationover to marketing and it will takeapproximately three weeks to be printed.Please submit TV and poster announcementsat the same time if applicable.Bulletin BoardsBulletin boards (post offices andHealth & Recreation library locations) areto be used by residents to advertise personalitems for sale and/or lost items. Nonotices are permitted for solicitation purposes;such as, business opportunities,yard work and handyman jobs.Notices are to be prepared on a 3x5postcard and dated. After 30 days, noticeswill be removed. Pictures can be usedif contained within the 3x5 card. Any noticesnot on 3x5 card, not dated or containingany mention of solicitation willbe removed. No home sales or rentals arepermitted for posting.Tag and estate sales are permittedfor posting. Items for sale must be confinedto the garage and home areas. Nosigns, balloons, etc. are permitted on thegrounds. Sales shall not be advertised inany manner, which invites the participationor invitation of non-residents. Requestforms must be completed and approvaland may be obtained at CustomerService in Friendship Commons.We are planning our upcoming monthlyactivities and looking forward to busydays ahead! We would like to welcome allof our snowbirds as they return and askthat if anyone has an activity that theywould like to see here in our communityto please stop by and chat with us as weare always looking for new ideas.

6 The World News® September 2009AvalonSocial GroupLorraine RourkeFall is here so we’ll be starting up ourgatherings once again to socialize withyour neighbors, exchange ideas, pass oninformation, and enjoy potluck meals.Our next potluck is Monday, Sept. 14 inthe Arbor Club Ballroom. Set-up is 5 p.m.,start arriving 5:30 p.m. and we’ll start thefood line no later than 5:45 p.m. This is apotluck so bring a dish to share of appetizer,meat, casserole, rice, vegetable, salad,fruit, (no desserts please, as we assignthese to a few folks ahead of time). Bringyour own non-alcoholic beverage and anyserving utensil, if needed. We provide thepaper products. The 50/50 raffle will beheld as usual.Our Oct. 5 potluck will be held outsideat the baseball pavilion, behind the Health& Recreation Building; you may want tothrow in chairs just in case, as it’s limitedin seating. This will be a barbeque (Larryand a group of volunteers will be grillingon charcoal) with hot dogs and sausage.A ticket purchased for $2 will covertwo hot dogs, two sausages or a sausage& hot dog, which you will specify at thetime of purchase. We will not be selling atthe door, as we need to know head counts.Bring a dish to share as well as your ownbeverage of choice (options open up asit is outside) and serving utensil. Ticketscan be purchased starting Sept. 14 at ourArbor Club event.After Sept. 14, tickets may be purchasedthrough Oct. 1 with Bev at 854-249 (west side of Avalon); Joanne Barnesat 304-8206 (east side of Avalon); JoanneWeller at 237-9522 (east side); DarleneSchimel at 873-0156 (west side); or Larryand Lorraine.For questions, contact Lorraine at 390-2120.Photo IDsCustomer Service8 a.m. to 4 p.m.Monday through FridayBring current ID or temporary IDCandlerConnectionJohn PodkomorskiWinds ofWindsorPeter WoodSteve Grindle Retractable Screen• Operates in conjunction with your garage door.• Motorized withremote control.• Gives privacy & heatreduction.• 80% protectionfrom UV rays.• Can operate withoutpower.• Will fit ARCHED doorways.• High quality PVC screen available in 6 attractivecolors.Free Estimates • 8 years experience • Lic & Inswww.gngretractable.comBoy is it hot out there! I guess that isto be expected as we reach the end of August.Still, we need to be careful dealingwith the high temperatures and humidity.If you’re being physical outdoors, drinkwater and wear silly hats.The Candler Cookbook will be arrivingsoon. Watch this space for more news,probably in September. For questions,call Diane at 873-3869.Many of us are still experiencing somelawn issues, whether due to heat, bugsor just “who knows what.” Phil Hisey isavailable to answer questions and lendsome advice, so don’t be shy about contactinghim at Customer Service locatedin Friendship Commons.Come October we will reintroduce ourseries of invited speakers. The CandlerConnection board is always anxious toAfter about two years in Windsor,there are a few things that have becomethe highlights of my week because theyare uncommonly notable, at least to me.There are other great amenities and sightshere too; however, my highlights are spe-Why wait? Call TODAY. Ask for Steve: 347-9198get input and hear your ideas. So, if thereis anything that you would like to promptus with, let’s hear from you – call RayCech (873-1952) with suggestions aboutsubjects you’d like to hear presented. Gettingyour requests in September will giveus a chance to set up exciting speakers.Our neighbor, Joyce Walchak, will offera piano concert on Thursday, Sept. 3 at 4p.m. in the Health & Recreation Ballroom.Let’s support Joyce by attending!On a personal note, as a golfer, I wantedto learn to draw the ball. I went to oneof the pros (forgot which one, though)and asked about it. He said it was easy!First, you start with a larger circle, andthen draw some smaller circles inside thebigger circle… I’m not sure how this willhelp my golf game, though.We’re still looking for neighbors whoare interested in the new “Dine with aNeighbor” activity in Candler Hills. Theseonce-a-month meals will be a great opportunityto meet and get to know more ofyour Candler Hills neighbors. The activitywill kick off with a planning meetingin October; to sign-up, call Heddy at 861-6120.Potluck dinners will be starting upagain on Monday, Sept. 28. As we startup again, we’ll send out contact informationin the September Candler Connectionnewsletter, and post menu lists onour website at www.candlerconnection.org. It’ll be great to have this fun activityback in action.New to Candler Hills? Please call JohnPodkomorski at 875-9890 to update ourneighborhood directories and learn aboutout New Neighbor Welcome events on thethird Tuesday of each month, at 3 p.m.at the Candler Hills Community Center.September’s Welcome Session will be onTuesday, Sept. 15.cial, and fun to write about. As diverse asthey are, they are sunsets and summercloud buildups, the Computer Club andthe R/C airfield. What a mix!Our sunsets and cloud buildups aresecond to none! With few houses aroundus at present, if you are fortunate tohave your house facing west you knowwhat I mean. I have seen sunsets in a lotof places, but the variance in the cloudstructures at different times of year hereis magnificent.Prefacing this evening show are thesummer day cumulonimbus cloud buildups.We are blessed to have these buildupsbecause our position in Central Floridahas us under opposing offshore windsfrom the Gulf and the Atlantic, which oftenlead to thunderstorms here.Now I have to plug one of my favoriteorganizations here…the Computer Club!This club is well run by a group of computerwizards that used to be involvedin many facets of computer technologyin their prior working lives. It’s their desireto want to convey computer issues inplain English that is commendable, as istheir focus on questions and answers forall levels of computer users.I have learned a lot from this club, andso much of this learning is fresh becauseof changing technology. There are a lot ofpeople living here that just missed usingcomputers in their working careers. Thisclub goes out of its way for these peoplewith some pretty good training classes,guest speakers and a great web site filledwith information (www.cccocala.org).When I rounded the corner on the dirtroad on a sunny Saturday morning andfirst saw the R/C airport, it brought backsome childhood memories. I used to hangout at all sorts of airports when I was akid. Naturally, someone would offer aflight…and from then my interest in allthings aviation was kindled.The R/C field is an exceptional area,apparently well managed with a focus onsafety. Although the principles of flightare the same, as a former single enginepilot, I know that R/C flying is differentfrom standard aircraft flying….so somedayI plan to tackle this challenge. I havethe club application form all filled out!But it’s only because there are so manyother things going on here that I have delayedgetting really involved.Then there’s the smell of sawdust atthe Wood Shop, the great gym, the beautyof the golf courses and trees here, and onand on…but these are other stories. So isthe story about the great neighbors herein Windsor and in the rest of On Top ofthe World.Emergency After-Hours Phone Number236-OTOW (236-6869)CommunityNews& UpdateBy Kenneth Colen, Publisher Continued from Page 1irrigation contractor. This involves aimingthe irrigation heads correctly, checkingfor leaks and correctly setting the irrigationclocks for optimal run time andfrequency setting.According to a program begun in OrangeCounty, adjusting irrigation can saveup to 22% (Source: Florida Water ResourcesJournal, August 2007). Saved waterequals saved dollars for the homeowner.Having a licensed professional check andadjust your irrigation system once a yearis a very good investment.Owners may wish to consider reducingthe irrigation frequency of outlying areasin larger yards. Watering those outlyingzones once every 10 days will save a significantamount of water. Judging by wateruse patterns, the CDD is aware thatmany residents have not adjusted theirirrigation timers to run once a week asrequired by SWFWMD. This is the immediateand most basic place to start waterconservation.By-Laws AmendmentOne would think that a set of by-lawsshould be good forever. In fact, by-lawsand community organizational documentsneed periodic reviews to make surethey are in compliance with current lawsand practices. To that end, your boardhas invited together a group of residentsto assist in reviewing the By-Laws of OnTop of the World (Central) Owners Association,Inc., (the “Association”) to bringthem up to date and in compliance withrecently enacted legislation affecting homeownersassociations (Florida Statutes720). The last amendment was in 1996.The process of amendment involvestwo steps: board approval and ratificationby a vote of 66% of the entire membership.A special meeting of the board willbe held on Oct. 21 to consider approvalof the Second Amended and Restated By-Laws, as reviewed by the committee andAssociation counsel. If approved, the revisionswill be submitted to the generalmembership at the Annual Meeting to beheld Dec. 16. More information on thistopic will be mailed to owners later thismonth.Hurricane SeasonSeptember is the time we turn our attentionto the tropical Atlantic and keepone eye on the weather map. Generally,the management company is able to perseverein its grounds maintenance responsibilities,despite the month of Augustposing challenges with over 12-inches ofrain. It seems that every time the mowingcrews got caught up, a long cycle of showerspushed them further behind. Grantedwe need the rain to replenish the groundwater,but it does come with a price.As we move deeper into storm season,focus may be shifting to storm preparations.This means acting fast on sometimesless than 24-hour notice to securebuildings and equipment from possiblewind and rain damage, as well as makingsure everyone is clear on their poststorm responsibilities for recovery andclean up.Residents need to be alert as well andalso ready to clean up personal items thatmay become missiles in high winds. Whatcan’t be put in the garage or secured in aclosed room, needs to be tied down.OcalaStampShowSept. 12 and 13By Sta n La n d e rThe Ocala Stamp Show will be held onSept. 12 and 13 at the Ramada Inn, 3810N.W. Bonnie Heath Blvd (US 27 and I-75,Exit 354). The Florida Stamp Dealers Associationand General Francis MarionStamp Club sponsor the show. Hours are10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 12 and 10 a.m.to 3 p.m. Sept. 13. Free admission, doorprizes and stamps for children. Therewill be stamps, covers, post cards, suppliesand appraisals. For more information,contact: Stan Lander at 369-8977 orslander3@otowhomes.com, or SheldonRogg at (727) 364-6897 or h.rogg@verizon.net.www.OnTopoftheWorldInfo.com

September 2009 The World News® 7View fromthe LibraryDoris KnightDid you ever hear the phrase conciergemedicine? I never had until I read “Crisis”by Robin Cook, a mystery novel with animportant point to make. Cook is a doctorand “a master of the medical thriller”(The New York Times).An author’s note appended to the bookgives a fairly detailed explanation of conciergemedicine. A relatively new arrangement,it is a style of primary care that requiresa membership fee (from hundredsto thousands of dollars) and guarantees akind of personal services not available todayin the typical doctor’s office: such ashouse calls, comfortable reception roomswith very short waits, and 24-hour accessto your doctor.The author is concerned with thegrowth of such practices because it nowmakes available for a high fee what onceGenealogicalSocietyElizabeth Kyle“What’s your genealogical style?”asks an article from March 2008 in FamilyTree Magazine. Right now, I’ve cometo the conclusion that I am part passivesearcher and part weekend warrior. Neitherdescription is especially flattering.Consequently, I have some nerve attemptingto write a monthly article!There are several options for correctingthese less than sterling habits, and Iuse many of them.Make a list of missing information, anddevise a plan for getting results - this hashelped in the past.had been considered basic to the practiceof medicine. It could obviously mean fewerdoctors available for those who cannotafford concierge medicine, and some doctorsmay be attracted to this style.Robin Cook tells us more about theproblems of today’s medical care -therush, the lack of concern because there isno time. He admits that in an ideal world,concierge medicine is the kind of medicinehe would like to perform if he was apracticing physician in today’s world. Buthe is also disturbed by the fate of all thepeople who cannot afford such personalcare.The novel is the story of Dr. Craig Bowman,who practices concierge medicineand finds himself being sued for malpracticeby the husband of one of his problempatients. We follow the story from the momentof the patient’s death, through thetrial, the support of his estranged wife,and the assistance of Dr. Jack Stapleton.His brother-law, Stapleton, works inthe office of the Chief Medical Examinerof New York City. At the request of hissister Alexis, he comes to Boston wherethe death occurred to attempt to assisthis brother-in-law.We learn much about Jack’s profession,get a detailed description of an autopsyand follow the trial, which has adeadline by which it must be finished setby the judge. Jack is also working to completethe autopsy in time to be present athis own wedding in New York City. Thestory concludes with a surprise twist atthe very end.“Crisis” is enjoyable, peopled by interestingcharacters and provides the opportunityto learn more about the practiceof medicine in today’s fast moving andsometimes chaotic life.Join your local genealogical society -did that three years ago.Take a class - I will have taken FamilyTree Maker at Master the Possibilities inAugust. Courses are wonderful motivators.Attend a workshop or conference -George Morgan is coming to Master thePossibilities in October. His enthusiasm iscatching. Don’t miss this excellent speaker.I think I’ve conquered the passive researcherpart. The weekend warrior partwill have to come next.My workspace is pitiful. It is the equivalentof three large desks with “stuff” everywhere,on top, in drawers, on shelves,in binders. It’s time to make order out ofthe chaos. Set aside time on my calendarevery week for genealogy because what’snot on the calendar doesn’t happen. Partof this time needs to go to making orderout of chaos, and part to doing more seriousresearch. No more hit or miss for me.Discovery is the greatest motivator.We will be meeting once a month untilOctober when the third Monday meetingwill resume.Our business meeting is held on thesecond Monday at 10 a.m. in Room 3 ofthe Arts and Crafts Building. Visitors arewelcomed with open arms. Help is availablefrom people who know a lot moreabout genealogy than this writer.Photo IDsCustomer Service, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.Monday - Friday, Bring current ID or temp ID100GrandparentsBarbara GreenwoodOn Wednesday, Sept. 16, the grandparentvolunteers will be returning to Romeofor the new school year. Yes! You read itcorrectly. Our first outing is on a Wednesday,something that has never happenedbefore. The reason … Altrusa is plannedfor this day, and our first visit has alwayscoincided with the Altrusa Club. Locallyand internationally, one of Altrusa’s primaryservice projects is the promotion ofliteracy.We will be picked up in the parking lotat approximately 9 a.m. behind the CircleSquare Cultural Center in the CandlerHills area. This parking lot is accessibleby car and golf cart and is a safe place toleave your vehicles. We will be picked upthroughout the school year at this location.The cost of the bus for this year is$180 each trip. If you are interested incontributing any amount to this worthyproject, or becoming a reader to the children,please call Barbara Greenwood at861-2539.Now, let’s get to what the grandpar-ent volunteers do at Romeo. We go to theschool in Dunnellon once a month, eighttimes during the school year. The children,the teachers, Mrs. Hultman, principal,Mrs. Coy, assistant principal, andMrs. Thomas, dean of the school, warmlywelcome us.We gather in the Media Center andawait the two children from each gradewho will take us to their particular classroom.Once there, we are given one ortwo books, picked by the teacher, to readto the students. The teacher stays in theroom. The children are terrific. They alwaysseem anxious to interact with usduring the reading of the book.It is an experience we enjoy tremendously.Our group has helped to bring Romeofrom a “C” grade to an “A” grade inreading. We are very proud of this. Withour enthusiasm while reading, the childrenare encouraged to pick up a bookthemselves and read to their heart’s content.We hear a lot of good feedback fromboth teachers and students about theirenjoyment of reading a book.When our time is up, two children takeus back to the Media Center. Mrs. Hultmanbrings us up to date on the goingsonat the school. We then return to OnTop of the World approximately at noon.As always, we collect “Labels for Education”and Campbell product labels withthe U.P.C. attached. They may be deliveredto the Health & Recreation Buildingand put in the schoolhouse located underthe stairwell.Once again, we will be collecting foodfor the “Food-4-Kids” backpack program.If you would like to donate single servingfood items such as juices, cereals,snack bars, pop-top canned goods, crackers,peanut butter, jelly, canned or plasticcontainers of fruit, etc., we’d certainly beappreciative. Contributions may be deliveredto Elliott and Marlyn Barbours’ homeand placed in a tote located on their frontporch. Their address is: 8680-H SW 94thStreet.Celebrate OktoberfestAn “Oktoberfest” is being planned bythe Candler Connection Social Committeefor the residents of Candler Hills on Sunday,Oct. 25 from 6 to 10 p.m. This eventpromises to surpass the “fun time” everyoneenjoyed at the summer Luau.Chef Dave will prepare a German buffet,which will include grilled knockwurst,grilled bratwurst, sauerkraut, sweet andsour red cabbage, German potato salad,By Ca r o l Cl a r krolls and butter, apple strudel, iced teaand coffee. The bar will feature severalimported German beers plus happy hourdrinks. The event will be held at CandlerHills Restaurant, patio and CommunityCenter. Live music and some extra surpriseswill be on hand.Tickets are limited and will go on saleMonday, Sept. 21. 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8 The World News® September 2009R/C FlyersM. Keith NadelOn most any day this past month by8 a.m. in the morning, the grass on thetarmac was damp, the windsock limp andthe air cool and pleasant with an occasionalslight gust as the flyers began gatheringfor their morning flights and discussions– not unlike an extended family.Like nomads, some arrived by van, whichenclosed their birds while others by golfcarts with unique contraptions carryingtheir birds. Some arrived without planes –to watch and approvingly comment.Larry “CEO” Riehl arrived with his Sukhoiand revved up in the station, then JoeFanelli arrived on scene with his T28 andCarl Stroud appeared with his trainer, amodified Kadet 40. On the flight line, ArthurBartelewski with his electric FledgingII assisted by Bob Emery, a lead instructorand in the air was an Extra 260 beingflown by Dick Rose, a master instructor.Showing off his pilot skills was ClaytonHargrove with his Sky Raider while BobGoodwin assisted by Dick Rose flew hisContender-40. Now on the scene was JimEllis with his Yak 54 and Ted Balchunaswith his 50 cc Sukhoi and then Ted Popetook the air with his Cessna 421c. Finally,the writer, assisted by Dick Rose, took tothe air with his Kadet 40 trainer.The balmy weather turned to increasingheat and humidity as more and moreof the pilots sought the shade of the pavilion,putting their motor skills on idleand their brains and mouths in gear andengaged in discussions ranging from theimpractical to the impossible. Much ofthe discussion was centered on the Nov. 7Fun Fly at the fieldThe purpose of this event is simply toenjoy the art of flying all types of radiocontrolled aircraft in the friendly companyof those who design, build and fly andwhile slightly competitive, such activity istotally enjoyable not only by the pilots,but the communities’ residents as well.The Fun Fly this year is co-chaired by DickRose and Charlie Smith with a full staff ofvolunteers including the highly acclaimedfood service.Doug Ensley about to fly his Piper Cub.The On Top of the World Flyers’ memberstakes great pride in the flying facility,which requires a substantial amount ofvolunteer labor to maintain it. Our FieldMarshall, Jim Ellis and his small crew dous a great service!Residents are always welcome to visitPhoto by M. Keith Nadeland enjoy the pastoral setting on the edgeof Circle Square Ranch. Simply drive onSW 94th Street past the Arbor Club to theend of the pavement. Take the small dirtroad on the right, which leads directly toour facility.Photo by Bob WoodsA close-up of the town which is part of the Model Railroaders’layout.ModelRailroadersJim DevineCome see us at the On Top of the WorldClub Fair in the Health & Recreation Buildingon Sept. 17. After that, come downstairsand visit the club’s layout. Go intothe fitness room, and make a left handturn at the desk. You’ll see a door thatsays, “Authorized Personnel Only.” Allfriends of the On Top of the World ModelRailroader’s Club are authorized personnel,so go through the door and you willsee the door to the club’s layout on theleft.Here’s some of what you’ll see: Wehave two layouts under construction. Thefirst is an HO layout (1/87th scale) thatwraps around three walls of the room.The fourth wall is where our N scale layout(1/160th) scale is being built. Theconstruction of the HO scale layout is furtheralong than the N scale; so let me tellyou about that layout this month.The HO layout is basically “U” shaped.At one end is a yet to be named town. Isuggested we call it “Me-ville” so everyonecan say, “It was named after me.” Understandably,not everyone agreed withthis idea. The town has a city hall, a policestation, a gas station, two churches,a number of stores, and various otherbusinesses, as well as some houses. Inthe town, you’ll see details like cars, people,fire hydrants, corner mailboxes andstreetlights.As you leave the town, you’ll pass apassenger station and a large post officebuilding. On the back wall, the mainlines go past a train yard, a large concretemanufacturing plant, and Troll Mountain.Troll Mountain gets its name from a magicalgood luck troll that occasionally canbe seen way up the side of the mountain.Make a wish if you see him (or her, I can’ttell.)The trains then go over a railroadbridge. Check out the fishermen in thewater. After that, they go into a sectionof the layout that has a number of freightrelated businesses, and facilities for thetrains. You’ll see a coaling station forthe steam locomotives, a turntable and aroundhouse, among other things.The mainlines are reversed, looped atboth ends, which allows for continuousoperations. In other words, we don’t haveto turn the trains around when they reachthe end of the layout. In addition, manyof the buildings are lighted for nighttimeoperations.Our monthly club meetings are heldat 9 a.m. on the first Wednesday of everymonth in Meeting Room #3 (Poker Room)of the Arts and Crafts Building. You’reinvited to join us if you’re interested inbecoming a member of the On Top of theWorld Model Railroader’s Club.For additional information, contactHud Huddleston, the club’s president, at861-6221 (e-mail address, hhuddleston2@cfl.rr.com).Are you prepared forhurricane season?Ontopoftheworldinfo.com has a HurricanePreparedness section with links to printabletracking maps and preparedness checklistsand other handy information.

September 2009 The World News® 9Citizens EmergencyResponse TeamCaroline ScottDavid Palmer, Deputy Director, Divisionof Emergency Management of theMarion County Sheriff’s Office, addressedour meeting this month. He told us of hisextensive background in the medical endof emergency management, starting inVirginia Beach, Va. with paramedic training.He and his family moved to Ocalaand he served as the director of EMS. Hisduties now are to oversee the CERT andMERT teams, while being the liaison betweenthe sheriff’s office and the medicalcommunity.Mr. Palmer explained to us facts aboutthe training that we can have if and whenthe swine flu comes this fall. First of all,we should all take care of our familiesand ourselves by staying home as muchas possible to avoid crowds. Althoughthis is not always possible, we shouldlimit our exposure.If the flu strikes our area severely, asa team, and as volunteers, we will haveFriendshipAmateur RadioEd BrendleThe Friendship Amateur Radio Clubheld its monthly meeting on Aug. 10 withCharles Lucus, W1DOH, presiding.The video this month took us to Guinea,West Africa where a CW or “keying”contest took place. As usual, the intentwas to locate an unusual area in the worldfrom which to transmit. An unusualamount of contacts were made from thislocation, proving that with the properequipment, good transmitting conditions,a place in helping the medical personnel.There may be several missions for ourCERT teams to accomplish this. Tasksmay include support of vaccination siteoperations in addition to EOC operations.Should a serious outbreak of the fluoccur this fall or winter, there will be opportunitiesfor CERT teams to providemonitoring and distribution assistancein their communities for those residentswho may be isolated or quarantined.The plan is to have several distributioncenters set up in the areas that have themost need. With the age of a large portionof On Top of the World, there is apossibility that one center could be in ourcommunity.All of this is in the planning stage.CERT members will have a training/meetingat the E.O.C. on Aug. 27 to get themost up-to-date information and assignments.Our members are signing up for a fivemilewalk at Silver Springs on Oct. 24 toraise money for breast cancer research.Any one who wants to walk for this worthycause can contact me at 861-5569 forinformation.As a 13-year survivor of breast cancer,I can’t stress enough the importanceof this cause. If you can’t walk, you cansponsor one of us by a donation. Pleasecall me and I will be glad to pick up yourdonation.If 15 or more people in the 200 corridorwant to attend the CERT classes,arrangements will be made to hold themhere in On Top of the World instead of thesheriff’s office in Ocala. Please considerthis and get in touch with me as soon aspossible.In the meantime, you are always welcomeat our meetings in the Arbor ConferenceCenter, Suites E, F and G, on thesecond Tuesday of each month.and a great deal of patience, radio “hams”can communicate from almost any location.It emphasizes that the challenge isalways there.The club’s website continues to showboth the treasurer’s and secretary’s minutes.The Friendship Amateur’s call sign isN4 FRC.The next meeting is scheduled forSept. 14 at 1:30 p.m. at the auxiliary Sheriff’sstation on West SR 200. All “hams”are invited. Members are urged to bringa guest.A recent notation is that our club isrecognized as a SSC, Special Service Club,of which there are only four, in the immediatearea. The FARC is open to all “hams”and their families. If you are interested,and not currently licensed, the FARC hasinstructors who can assist in teachingtheory, to help you earn your license.The FARC meets at the West SR 200auxiliary Sheriff’s station, the secondMonday of every month. We have memberswho can offer their expertise in radioand computers. The club’s website continuesto inform members of the manyactivities being offered.The club has a two-meter net thatmeets on each Monday, except for a meeting,at 4 p.m. on 145.170 MHZ (except forMonday of the monthly meeting).For additional information, please callEd Brendle, KA1INC at 873 4354.LifeSouth BloodmobileTo those who donated blood duringthe July 4 weekend, we say “thank you!”Donating is fast and easy.Please visit the LifeSouth Bloodmobileon Monday, Sept. 7 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.By Ma r y Eh l eat the Health & Recreation parking lot. AllOn Top of the World communities are invited.Not sure if you can donate? Call 888-795-2707 or visit www.lifesouth.org.CommunityPatrolAnn BergerThe meeting was opened with thepledge of allegiance. Gary Rodoff announcedthat Capt. Burton has been reassignedas a watch commander and Capt.Tom Terrell has replaced him.Sgt. Grimes introduced a new deputywho will be working out of the SW districtoffice. Deputy Daryle Greene has beenwith the Sheriff’s department for 14 years.He gave us his background before comingto Ocala. Deputy Greene then went intodetail on what a day in the life of a deputyis. He was very informative and then tookquestions from the audience. He alsoshowed the equipment that he carries onhis person and explained that he alwayswears his bulletproof vest.Sgt. Grimes, after doing some research,RepublicanClubTony TortoraThe club meets on the second Fridayof each month at 7 p.m. in the ArborConference Center meeting rooms unlessotherwise advised. Watch local TV for announcements.The Chairman of the Marion CountyRepublican Executive committee, Roy Abshier,was called out of town unexpectedlyand the guest speaker was a repre-advised that our residents can go fromWinn Dixie to Publix with their golf carts.No person under the age of 14 can operatea golf cart, even if accompanied by anadult. Golf carts cannot exceed 25 milesper hour. Sgt. Grimes also mentioned therobbery at the Florida Credit Union andthe break-in at Lorenzo’s Kitchen. He instructedall of our members to stay alertwhile patrolling and be aware of what isgoing on around them.Gary mentioned that the Foundationnow has a 501 (c) 3 status as an officialnonprofit agency. The fundraiser for theFoundation will be on Sept. 11 in theHealth & Recreation Ballroom, with aperformance from The New Pretenders.Tickets went on sale to the community onAug. 10 from 8 to 10 a.m. in the Health& Recreation Building and every Monday,Wednesday and Friday until they are soldout. There will also be a number of otherfundraisers to be announced at a laterdate.The decorated bowling pins are progressingwell. A number of them weredisplayed at the meeting and they arebeautiful. They will be sold at $15 to $25.They will be offered for sale at the Sept.11 show and at our Sept. 14 meeting andthe Oct. 17 Craft Fair. All monies raisedwill go directly to the Foundation.Sept. 17 there will be a Club Fair in theHealth & Recreation Ballroom from 10a.m. to 1 p.m.Our meetings are open to all residentsof On Top of the World and we invite youto attend. If anyone is interested in becominga member, please contact GaryRodoff at 291-7508 or Jim Miller 854-4947.sentative of the Marion County Tea Partyorganization, Mary Clark. She was veryinformative and enlightening concerningthe current main issues before the Congress.Future programs include David Ellsperman,Clerk of the Courts, in September;George Albright, Tax Collector, in October;State Representative Larry Cretulin November; and Commissioner CharlieStone in December.As Americans, we are bound by traditionand by honor to abide by the termsof the Constitution and its Amendmentsand we should know the commitment wehave inherited from our forefathers.Driver Safety ProgramSave money on your car insurance;classes monthly.For information, call Joe Briggs at237-2971.352-873-4817www.DigitalCommunicationMedia.comKAPConstruction Inc.· New construction· Additions, remodels· Lanai enclosures· Concrete driveways and patios· Window replacements· Bath and kitchen remodelsQuality y o u c a n c o u n t o n!Gu a r a n t e e d!Free Estimates(352) 342-4061Licensed and Insured #CBC1257139

10 The World News® September 2009NativePlant GroupRon BromanThe male Monarch hovers near theKnock-out Rose. If butterflies think, Iwonder what he’s planning. Newly arrivedto our garden of weedin’, he’s not alone.Some force, not much understood, hasplaced them here. It’s migration time.I watch through binoculars as he lightsand begins feeding, not on the exotic rosebut on the native Narrowleaf Ironweed.Nearby the female floats, then off theywhirl in a narrow vortex, perhaps to someclose rendezvous.So far, this tale is incomplete. You knowthat in the cycle of butterflies, two typesof plants are required:food foradult and foodfor the larvae( c a t e r p i l l a r ) .Monarch familycaterpillarsfeed on plantsin the Milkweed(Asclepias) family.I’ve alreadywritten abouttwo species ofAsclepias nativeto our area:A. tuberosa andA. humistrata.A third, LongleafMilkweed,A. longifolia,is native to thesoutheasternU.S., including Florida, although ratherrare.Longleaf Milkweed has few stems and,unlike other milkweeds, its three to seveninch leaves are as narrow as blades ofgrass. Its umbel of small white blossomsprovides that “milkweed look.” Later,the characteristic pod forms, containingOn Top of the WorldNEWS9850 SW 84th Court, Suite 300Ocala, FL 34481those seeds with “the little parachute.”It’s a milkweed all right.Longleaf Milkweed occurs in “seasonallyflooded flatwoods and likely is adaptableto many typical home landscapesettings.” Guess what! This milkweed isblooming now along our On Top of theWorld Longleaf Pine Trail, and the habitatis a high and dry sand hill. Could it bethat it is not longifolia?It’s time to check with my mentor,Robert Riedeman, who has that specialbook, the Guide to the Vascular Plants ofFlorida, second edition, (2003) by Wunderlinand Hansen.Look at this close-up picture of thewhite inflorescence, the spent umbel withthe newly forming seedpods and the narrowleaves. The blooms are half the sizeof a dime, but part of the clue is there, thelength of the internal flower parts. Anotherclue is that the leaves as they connectto the stem are neither opposite each othernor alternately placed but are whirledaround the stem. There is only one milkweedthat meets these attributes; Asclepiasverticillata or Whirled Milkweed.Our two Monarchs are back “cruising”the garden.If our Gopher Tortoises and the othercritters allow A. verticillata to mature,next season mama Monarch’s Floridaprogeny may find the leaves of theWhirled Milkweed’s progeny a suitablesource of food.I just wonder if that’s what papa Monarchis contemplating.Summer is just about to usher in anew season forour Native PlantGroup. Oct. 14,Guda and DaveTaylor of TaylorGardens Nurserybegin withthe extremelypopular NativePlant raffle.They’re sure tohave some winningspeciesand informationespeciallyfor you.Our programsare thesecond WednesdayOctober,November andfrom Januarythrough May, at1:45 p.m. in the Arbor Conference Center,Suite H. In addition to learning about nativeplants, you are provided informationon how to become more “in the know”about conservation issues in MarionCounty and beyond. Come join us as togetherwe grow native.Photo by Ron BromanWhirled Milkweed (Asclepias verticillata)on the Longleaf Pine Trail.Submit Articles by E-mail tootownews@otowfl.comAll you great folks who enjoyed thesecond Art of Bonsai Exhibition in Marchat the Education Building will have anotheropportunity to not only view Bonsaiavailable for purchase, but also to lookover a few books that will be available aswell as tools, lovely pots of all sizes andalso get some first-hand information thatwill help you see if this art is somethingyou think youwould enjoy!This BonsaiAuction isa yearly eventthat helps theMarion BonsaiSociety furtherthe educationand interest ofmany people,including highschool studentsas we didrecently withWestport HighSchool. If youattended theBonsai Auctionrecent showhere at On Topof the World,the class displayedwhatthe horticulturestudentshad accomplished since their classes, instructedby Don McLean and David van-Buskirk, who are members of the society.After they were judged, Tom Brantleyand the students retired to the classroomwith their Bonsai trees for a critique ofOrchid ClubLinda RoseSeptember 2009 marks the fourth yearfor On Top of the World Orchid Club! Inan effort to keep things fresh, we willhave members participate more in themeetings this year, and have some newideas and plans in place.Our September meeting will be allabout American Orchid Society’s shows,how plants are judged, what training isinvolved in becoming a judge, and techniquesused displaying these beautifulorchids. Hildegard will brief us on this asshe has worked shows.We have a trip planned to the GainesvilleAmerican Orchid Society’s show,which will be held at Kanapaha Gardensthe weekend of Oct. 10 and 11. For thoseof you who have never attended one ofthese shows, this will give you a greaterappreciation to what a show entails. Wewill discuss detailed plans on time of departure,etc. at this meeting, so pleaseplan on attending if you’re going to thisBy Ma r i on-Al ic e Bu r k ePhoto by Ray Cecheach tree from Tom, who answered theirquestions. The plan of reaching out to theyounger generation’s interest in this particularfield of horticulture was the ideaof Mary Roberts, an On Top of the Worldresident, and what a great idea it was!The auction is fun as well as informative.This year it will be held at Live OakHall on Saturday, Sept. 12. It will be openat 9 a.m., givingeveryonetime to look atitems availablefor sale, whichwill start at 9:30a.m. The room isat the rear of theEducation Building,between theYalaha Delightsand Mr. B’s BigScoop Emporium.How convenientcan thatbe?While you’rethere, don’tforget to checkout the BonsaiForest of JapaneseBoxwoodon display atthe rear of thebuilding.If you have any questions about thisexciting auction, don’t hesitate to call meat 854-1896. If I’m not home, just leave amessage, your name and telephone numberand I’ll get right back to you.You don’t want to miss this!show.As many of you are aware, the OcalaAmerican Orchid Society met its demiselast year; with that unfortunate event,several members of that group who areresidents here are now attending our orchidclub meetings. One of these individuals,Tim Wright was the past presidentof the Ocala American Orchid Society andwill be a great asset to our club, as wellas the other individuals who have joinedfrom that club.Tim has graciously offered to monitora panel discussion for our October meetingpertaining to any and all questions youmay have about orchids, including any exoticorchids you may be having problemswith. Tim is a walking Wikipedia when itcomes to orchids, not to mention manyother plants! He requested you bring inany orchids you may be concerned about,along with questions pertaining to them.Some suggestions: discuss wateringand fertilizing techniques, which pots arebest for which plants, advantages and disadvantagesgrowing orchids in a screenedversus an enclosed lanai, best exposuresfor certain species or ways to display acollection; photos would be an asset forthis topic. If you manage to stump the expert,Pete Pecoraro has offered to do anyresearch necessary.November will be a departure from ourregular meetings and we will save that foranother article. We will not meet in Decemberas our meetings are too close tothe holidays, but will resume in January2010.Orchid Club meets the third Thursdayof each month; Sept. 17 will be our nextmeeting date at the Arbor ConferenceCenter, Suite C at 1:30 p.m. Hope to seeyou then! Please note that we will only beusing one of the suites this year.352-873-4817www.DigitalCommunicationMedia.com

September 2009 The World News® 11NatureAround UsDoris MauricioWhen all of our other flowering shrubsare petering out, Camellias begin theirprolific blooming. Camellias flower in thefall and winter when their display of colorfulblooms is most appreciated. Duringthe remainder of the year their evergreenfoliage, interesting shapes and textures,and relatively slow growth make camelliasexcellent landscape plants.Most of the camellia shrubs seenthroughout On Top of the World are Camelliajaponica. These tall stately shrubsare considered the “Aristocrat of theSouth.” Camellia sasanqua has grownmore popular in the last few years becauseit stays relatively small (two to fourfeet) and tolerates more sun. The flowerson Camellia japonica can be four tosix inches in diameter while the flowerson Camellia sasanqua are two to threeinches.Set out healthy new plants when theyare dormant, usually late fall through earlyspring. All camellias do best in partiallyshaded locations with shelter from thehot afternoon sun. But don’t plant wherethey will be in close competition with surroundingtrees. They like soils rich in organicsand with good water drainage. Feedwith an acid-forming azalea or camelliafertilizer in spring after the flowers havedropped and again in mid-summer.The best time to do major pruning iswhile the plant is dormant (during fall/winter). Minor or selective pruning canbe done any time but is best done afterthe plant has flowered and before it hasstarted to develop new flower buds.September is a good time to begin preparinghouseplants that have spent thesummer outdoors for their trip inside.Check for insects, reduce watering andwash outside of pots with a bleach solution.Feed camellias and azaleas. Use a lownitrogen fertilizer or cottonseed meal.New rose bushes can be planted thismonth. If you plant other than Old GardenRoses, be sure that the plants youCamellia shrub at Rainbow Springs State Park.choose are grafted on Fortuniana or Dr.Huey rootstock. Other rootstock cannottolerate our hot wet conditions.The Marion County Extension Officehas Master Gardeners on duty on weekdaysfrom 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to answer yourgardening concerns. You can call themat 671-8400. You can reach me at 237-3479 or dmauricio@cfl.rr.com. I will domy best to assist you with your gardeningconcerns.Mark your calendars for the followingPhoto by Doris Mauricioevents in October:Butterfly Gardening in Central Floridapresented at Freedom Library on Oct. 13at 2 p.m.Master Gardener Fall Gathering on Oct.10, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. A large assortment ofperennials and shrubs grown by MasterGardeners will be available at reasonableprices.Happy gardening!Birders’ BeatJane CallenderThe Unique Birders began as the resultof an Elderhostel program I attended inthe Forest several years before movingto On Top of the World (12 years ago.)There were two programs during thatweek – “Antiques,” taught by a man whocollected watches and diaries. He readaloud parts of the old diaries, which werefascinating. The second part of the programwas “Birding,” taught by a tall, 40ishjust out of the military man. The classroominstruction covered way more thanmost of us could assimilate. The field tripconsisted of trying to follow or just keepup with his speedy hike. Just as I wouldfinally (gasping for air) arrive at wherethe scope had been set up, it would besnapped shut and moved quickly downthe trail. The last evening was an “owlprowl.” I ended the week trying to findmy way back to camp on a sandy road inpitch-blackness. I wanted some fun andknowledge in a little slower manner.When I arrived at On Top of the Worlda couple of years later, I asked if there wasa birding group. “No, but you could putup a notice and see if there was any interest.”And, since I thought there should bea birding group for people who weren’tinterested in hiking, I put up a notice. Wehad more than the required ten respondand the first meeting was held. Several ofthe original members still participate inour meetings and trips. Each one of us isunique either mentally or physically.We decided not to have a formal organization– no officers, no minutes andno dues. After 12 years, we have evolvedinto a mixed group with some very knowledgeable,experienced birders and somereal beginners. We’re laid back, mostlynon-competitive people who enjoy theoutdoors. We also have several membersfrom the Native Plant group. Dues arepaid after you have been attending tripsand meetings for a while. Then you organizeor present a meeting or trip. Whenwe organize a trip, we always find a placeto eat lunch that does not serve food onstyrofoam or use plastic forks. Planningis done once a year in February.For most of our 12 years, we havejoined other bird clubs for the Christmasbird count. Our special area is the leveePhoto by Margitta ClaterbosMembers of Unique Birders looking for eagles at Citrus CountyLandfill February 2009.at Sunnyhill - a delightful place to birdand a trip I always look forward to. We doseveral driving trips and boat trips duringthe cooler months as well as easy walkswith surprisingly good counts and someunusual birds.Meetings are held on the third Tuesdayof the month at the Arbor ConferenceCenter, Suite H, at 1:30 p.m. from Octoberto May. Trips are the last Thursdayof these months. For more information,contact Roberta at 854-4814 or Margittaat 873-0731.Submitted by Roberta CampbellEmergency After-HoursPhone Number236-OTOW (236-6869)

12 The World News® September 2009Ar b o r Cl u b Fi t n e s s & Aq u at ic Sc h e d u l eKitti’s CornerKitti SurretteWant to Stay Sharp?Would you like to know how you canstay sharp? You will need to read thisarticle to find out. Exercise can preventor even reverse some age-related changesthat occur in the brain.I know you’re thinking, “I do brainworkouts when I’m solving crosswordpuzzles or learning something new likequilting.” I hear you, but we are goingto look at another way to use your brainwhere recent research demonstrates thatphysical activity can help keep your brainyoung.Previously, population-based studiesshowed that older people who got regularexercise had a lower risk of cognitivedecline. Plus, small clinical trials foundthat seniors assigned to fitness programsimproved in so-called executive functionslike multitasking, screening out distractions,and working memory (the typeused to remember a house number whilewalking from the car to a party). Now,scientists are using brain-imaging technologyto explore how moving your bodycan have beneficial effects on the brain’sstructure and function.New brain cells: In a 2007 study, ColumbiaUniversity researchers trackedblood flow and cell growth in the brainsof mice while exercising and afterward.They found an increase in brain cells ina region linked to normal age-relatedmemory decline. Scientists then looked atthe brains of 11 people during and aftera three-month aerobic exercise routine.They detected similar blood-flow changesas in mice; implying new cells were formingin the memory-related area. Participantsalso did better on memory tests afterthe exercise program.Increased brain volume: Seniors whoSubmit Articles byE-mail tootownews@otowfl.comtook an hour-long walk three days a weekfor six months experienced increasesin brain-volume, especially in the frontalareas associated with memory whichtend to shrink with age. “On scans, theirbrains looked liked those of people threeyears younger,” says Arthur Kramer, PhD,a neuroscientist at the University of Illinois,who co-authored the groundbreakingstudy.Miracle-grow for the brain: Oneexplanation for these positive changes isthat exercise raises levels of brain-derivedneurotrophic factor, or BDNF. “This proteinserves as miracle-grow for the brain.It improves the function of neurons, encouragestheir growth, and strengthensand protects them against the naturalprocess of cell death,” writes Harvardpsychiatrist John Ratey, MD.A 2007 study in Germany found thatinterval training (alternating bursts ofintense physical activity with longer periodsat lighter exercise) increased BNDFat greater levels than low-intensity workoutsalone.Bottom line: A routine of 30-45 minutesof moderate aerobic activity, at leastfive days a week, should be enough tohelp keep your mind sharp. A 2006 studyindicates strength training can also boostmemory. Dr. Ratey says the best workoutsmay be those that exercise both yourheart and your brain at the same time. AtHealth & Recreation, we have classes thatfit this format.Let’s exercise together to stay fit inbody and sharp in our brains!KittiLarry’sFit TipsLarry RobinsonCalories Expended DuringExerciseNow that summer is winding down, Ihope everyone is staying on track withyour exercising. The warm weather outsideis hot and sticky, but inside it is niceand cool, even more reason to come inand use the fitness facility.We have so many things to offer, justto mention a few: cardio, strength training,stretching and don’t forget the greatgroup fitness classes. Cammy is alwayson her toes when it comes to programmingclasses, from cardio mix, balancebody, condition & strength and zumba.Staying active is very important. Make acommitment to stay fit. It’s addictive!Want to know how many calories youburn? Review the chart above.www.OnTopoftheWorldInfo.comOctober issue:Thursday, Oct. 1

September 2009 The World News® 13Re c r e at i o n Ce n t e r Fi t n e s s Sc h e d u l eFitnessHappeningsCammy DennisStand Strong, Live StrongIn order to live strong, you need tostand strong. Standing strong means thatyour body is in balance, and you possessgood posture.The reason that most of us strugglewith poor posture is because our bodiesget out of balance. This happens becausesome muscles get overly short andtight, and some get weak and loose. Thesemuscle imbalances usually occur fromour bodies spending extended periods oftime in static (stationary) positions, suchas sitting.These imbalances have a negative impacton our posture, which in turn willhave a negative impact on how we function.Poor posture can affect our balanceand how we move. It can even causepain.Now for the good news: it is never toolate to build strength and improve flexibility!Exercise can help prevent and evenreverse the effects of disordered posture.Standing strong and living strong are thekeys to maintaining function and independence.Here are some specifics to assist youwith your goal to live strong:1. Improve your strength. Lowerbody strength is crucial for maintainingindependence and preventing falls. Anexercise as simple as standing up from aseated position on a chair without assistance(cross your arms across your chest)as many times as you can will do wondersfor improving leg strength2. Correct muscular imbalances.Because most of us sit a lot, we all tendto have overly tight hip flexor and chestmuscles. So, it’s important that we stretchthese muscle groups everyday. We alsotend to have loose and weak abdominalmuscles and upper back muscles, whichare very important for holding our spinein correct alignment. Strengthening thesemuscle groups is very important.3. Be mindful of your posture at alltimes. Go through this checklist and thinkabout it often as you sit, stand or walk.Stand with feet shoulder width apart,knees slightly bent, tail bone tucked under,naval pulled back to your spine,rib cage lifted and expanded, shouldersback and down, head directly over yourshoulders with your chin parallel to theground.Classes that address these very issuesare offered every day here at Health &Recreation as well as the Arbor Club. Fitnessprofessionals are on hand to assistyou with matching the right exercise programsto fit your needs. Please stop byand see us anytime!Upcoming fitness events:• Tuesday, Sept. 8: Master the Possibilities“The Medical ExerciseConnection” at 9:30 a.m., Live OakHall• Saturday, Sept. 12: Bike clinic, servicingand repair. Health & Recreationparking lot from 9 to 11a.m.• Tuesday, Sept. 8 and 22: WaterWalking, free at 1:30 p.m. at TheArbor Club• Friday, Sept. 25: Special class!“Walk Through the Ages” at 10:30a.m., Health & Recreation Ballroom.Move and groove to yourfavorite sounds from the 50s, 60sand 70s!The Fitness Center hours for LaborDay (Sept. 7) will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. andthere will be no classes on this day.October issue:Thursday, Oct. 1IllinoisSocial ClubMarlene KaiserOn Sept. 20, we will resume at thehome of Marlene and Hank Kaiser for apotluck dinner and social time.In October, we will take a bus trip toHelen, Ga. for the Oktoberfest. The tripruns from Oct. 21 through 23 and includeshotel, breakfast, two dinners, guided tourand admission to the Festhalle. This isour second time, it’s a wonderful time, sodon’t miss it.On Saturday, Dec. 12 is the ChristmasShow at The Show Palace in Hudson. Pickupwill be at Health & Recreation Buildingat 4 p.m.We welcome anyone who has lived inIllinois to join our great, fun group. Wehave no dues, no meetings, just socialtime talking about what it was like in Illinoisand glad we all live in On Top ofthe World.For prices and reservations for any ofthese events, please call Marlene at 369-3341.We welcome anyone in On Top ofthe World to join our trips.$8 00 Haircutwith ColorMonday & SaturdaySelect stylist. Coupon required.Not valid with any other offer.New Customersreceive $5 00 OFFalong with gift.Select stylist. Coupon required.Not valid with any other offer.854-2111 • Friendship Center at OTOW EntranceLisa • Michele • Alice • Teresa • Amanda • Nancy • Suzie • Debbie • Judy • Dafney • LisaKay • JanTemple B’nai Darom is the second oldest synagogue in Florida. A reform temple, with an active sisterhoodand brotherhood, members of the Jewish community, including interfaith families, are welcome toparticipate in the temple. Temple also has their own cemetery, B’nai Darom Gardens, which is available tomembers.Our membership drive is currently being held, offering low membership dues. This includes high holidaytickets free of charge, Jewish calendar 5770, Yahrzeit mention and participation in all Torah services.BICYCLE CLINICSATURDAY, SEPT. 12 • 9 -11 a.m.Health & Rec Parking Lot — Under the big tree!GET YOUR BICYCLE READY FOR SPRING AND SAVE!We will be at On Top of the Worldoffering the following discounted services:• FREE bike inspections• Flat tire repair• Shifting Adjustment• Brake Adjustment• Tire Changes• Tires, seats, tubes* If you need tires or tubes, please call us to ensure we bring your size.OCALA BICYCLE CENTER • 2801 SW 20th ST, #203 • OCALA, FL 34474(352) 291-5268

14 The World News® September 2009New EnglandClubPeg CorkumMass., Bay State, Taxachusetts probablyare just a few of it’s nicknames. Officially,it is the Commonwealth of Massachusettsi.e. not a state. Our country’shistory began here when in 1775 the“shot that was heard around the world”started the Revolutionary War.Massachusetts is more than the Cradleof American Liberty. In 1620, the Pilgrimsescaping from religious persecution,landed at Plymouth Rock. I think wemight be the most “citified” of the NewEngland states.As a major seaport, Boston is multiculturaland most wonderfully cosmopolitan.She is known as the “hub” of education,medicine, theater and sports, to name aNew York/New JerseyBunny BarbaOur first meeting of the 2009-2010season will take place on Tuesday, Sept.Photo IDsCustomer Service8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Monday through FridayBring current ID or temp IDfew.Massachusetts has produced severalpresidents, most recently John F. Kennedy.And, you may know, all the glamourand tourism the Kennedy Compound onCape Cod has produced over the years.As well as Cape Cod, we have Cape Ann,a mecca for those who love quaint fishingvillages reeking of seafaring history.We boast of championship sportsteams, Red Sox, Celtics, Bruins and NewEngland Patriots.Inland, there are mountains, not quiteas majestic as the Rockies, but imposing,especially in the autumn when the foliagebursts with blazing colors. People fromall over the world flock to Massachusettsand other New England states that timeof year.Folks from other “pahts” of our countrythink we Bostonians talk funny. Wheredid they “evah” get that “idearrrr?”Why is this state called Mass.? Peopledo not say Tex., Conn. or Wisc. Do you tellpeople you live in Fla.?Perhaps you have guessed by now thatMassachusetts is my home state. If it is(was) yours too, I encourage you to joinour New England Club. The first meetingof the new season is scheduled for October.In the meantime, stop by our table andmeet our president, Lorraine Benotti, atthe Club Fair on Sept. 17 in the Health &Recreation Building.What does New England have that isunique? Christmas tree shops! So, if you“evah” are in New England and love a bargain,be sure to stop and shop becausethey sell much more than holiday items.15. The actual meeting begins at 3 p.m.but come early to enjoy refreshments.Please note that all members and futuremembers are welcome to attend. We urgeeveryone who has ever lived in either NewYork or New Jersey to come on up to theHealth & Recreation Ballroom and see justhow much you will enjoy yourselves.Even if you have never lived in NewYork or New Jersey but you have relativeswho resided there; or your family landedon Ellis Island; or you have visited or driventhrough these states, you are eligibleto join. Try it, you will like it.Annual dues are $10 per person, butall new residents may attend one meetingas special guests of our executive board.Renewal memberships will begin at theSept. 15 meeting.A very special treat is in store for allthose attending on Sept. 15; Sue Moodyand her Tap Dancing Group will entertainus. Do not miss the debut of new wonderfulentertainment.May your life be full of good luck andgreat joy, always in all ways.If you have any questions or comments,please call me at 873-8009 or e-mail at: thebunster29@aol.com.Submit Articles by E-mail tootownews@otowfl.comEventsSeptemberSept. 5.Trip: OktoberfestOcala 237-3749Sept. 10Trip: CasinoTampa 854-8707x10Sept. 11Show: The New Pretenders and IceCream Social6:45 p.m./H&R 854-4947Sept. 13Movie: “The Code”6 p.m./H&R 873-7507Sept. 17Event: Club Fair10 a.m./H&R 854-8707x10Sept. 17Trip: Westfield Shopping CenterBrandon 873-6274PennsylvaniaClubPat UtissWell, it is that time again. The clubSouthern ClubCharlotte Hancockwww.OnTopoftheWorldInfo.comTo be listed, call Sid at 861-8775Sept. 19Show: Rat Pack Remembered7 p.m./CSCC 854-3670Sept. 25Event: Chili Cook-Off10 a.m./AC: E 854-8707x10Sept. 30Trip: Dolphin Eco-Tour and FloridaAquariumTampa 854-8697Location CodesAC Arbor ClubBR BallroomCC Arbor Conference CenterCCC Candler Community CenterCSCC Circle Square Cultural CenterH&R Health & Rec BldgICC Indigo Community CenterMR1 Meeting Room 1MR3 Meeting Room 3season will begin again soon. Like mostclubs, the Pennsylvania Club takes thesummer off with no meetings in June, Julyor August. I don’t know where that timehas gone. It certainly flew by. Of course,doesn’t it seem like as we get older, alltime flies by.At our September meeting, we will returnto one of our most popular activities.We will be having our horse racing. This isusually the occasion of a good time. Bringyour dollars to bet. All money bet will bereturned to the winners.For those of you who are new to OnTop of the World, our meetings are heldon the second Wednesday of each month.The meetings are held at 3 p.m. (exceptfor December which is 5 p.m.) but we urgeyou to come around 2:30 p.m. for refreshmentsand fellowship.Also, for newcomers, you do not haveto be from Pennsylvania to be a member;in fact, we don’t have any rules, just fun.We hope to see you Sept. 9 in the ArborConference Center, Suites E and F.Summer vacations are just about overfor most of us. However, I hope all of ourSouthern Club members are looking forwardto meeting our old members andwelcoming any new ones to the club.This article is a reminder that theSouthern Club meets on Sept. 3 in theHealth & Recreation Ballroom at 5:30 p.m.Bring a covered dish that will feed approximatelyeight people.Be prepared to pay dues this month of$10 per person.If you were born in or have lived in thefollowing 15 states you are eligible to jointhe Southern Club: Alabama, Arkansas,Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana,Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, NorthCarolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas,Virginia and West Virginia.If you have any questions regardingmembership, please call Charlotte Hancockat 237-9523 or Rene Beck at 854-4918.Curbside Landscape Debris Pick-Up ScheduleMonday*Americana VillageFriendship VillageFriendship ParkWednesdayFriendship ColonyCandler Hills**Indigo East*** Due to volumes, pick-up may extend into Tuesday** Begins at 7:30 a.m.ThursdayAvalonProvidence 1 & 2WilliamsburgFridayCrescent Ridge 1 & 2Renaissance ParkWindsor

September 2009 The World News® 15Little BrotherLove of My LifeBy Ma r y CulbersonBy Ric h a r d E. Sa u m e l lWhat a treasure is my little brotherA steadfast friend, like no other.I cared for him when he was smallAnd dried his tears, when he would fall.I always told him that he possessedcharmIn spite of being born, with just onearm.I watched him through the teenageyearsAll sports he tried, he had no fears.He looked for competition to test hismettleFailure for him, never would he settle.No task was too tough, no challengeout of reachI watched him in awe, his sister hecould teach.His steady determination, never didwaverAh, those early years, I still do savor.Now he’s a grown man, gentle and caringA loving father with a serene bearing.To know him is to love him, can’t yousee?What a shining example, he’s been tome.We’ve always depended on each otherMy very special little brother.www.OnTopoftheWorldInfo.comDawn’s WayBy An n e t t e Sh a r p eDawn comes, as it always does,With shy demeanor, peeping through,To bless the sleeping earth it loves,And sprinkle all things wet with dew.Dawn fills the sky with rosy light,Dispelling gloomy shades of night,All pink and lavender and blue,To introduce a day that’s new.It has a duty then to keep,Awakening gently those who sleep,And, with subtle softness,Ease life into day.That’s just dawn’s way.Just a NoteBy Jo e No vat n a c kIt’s just a note to let you know,Although it seems so long ego,But time goes by and lingers not,When thoughts of joy just hit the spot.The days and weeks they come and go,We just keep going with the flow,And when the day is finally done,Don’t you know we’ve really won.The Movie ClubPresents ‘The Code’By Ma r y Eh l eThe movie for Sunday, Sept. 13 will be robbers and who get involved with the“The Code.” This is a little more action Russian mob. It is very good and hasthan we have had lately but I think it istime to cater to our many men who havebeen very faithful to our “chick flicks.”Now ladies, this is still a good movie foryou too.The movie stars Morgan Freeman andAntonio Banderas as professional banksome unusual twists.As always, the movie is open to all residentsof On Top of the World and theirovernight guests. The fee for non-membersis $2 payable at the door. The showstarts at 6 p.m. in the Health & RecreationBallroom. Hope to see you there.So Relaxing isSummerBy Ha z e l Eh l eWhen winter is finally overAnd spring can always boastIt is the balmy summer daysThat are enjoyed the most.Just looking all aroundTo admire the gorgeous flowersAll colors blending togetherBeautiful roses atop the bowers.Gardens of fresh vegetablesRaised with such care.So delicious for all to eatAlways plenty to share.The tall stately treesGiving shade from the sunSwaying gently in the breezeMuch comfort for everyone.Summer is the seasonWhen children romp and playDuring these golden hoursSo eager for each day.Many days to just relaxHow peaceful and sublimeHelping take away many caresThe pleasant summer time.GrandchildrenVisiting?Cribs, strollers, booster seats, carseats and more are loaned free to OnTop of the World residents. Please seethe attendant on duty at the fitnessdesk in the Health & Recreation Building.Your beautiful face fills my mindFrom the moment I awakenAnd throughout the day it cannot beshakenYou fill my life with such complete joyJust having you near and holding yourhandMakes the heavens to open, the view isso grandYou are so much a part of me, my verysoulWithout you, my love, I would never bewholeAn aimless walk my life would beWith nowhere to go and nothing toseeIn my thoughts, I caress your lovelyfaceImagining your smile that upon myface restsAnd forever I feel my heart that swellsWith a wonderful love I never beforefeltForever, I pray, your image I seeAnd then on my last day I will takewith meYour lovely face that, with me, willalways be“Proudly Serving Ocala Since 1991”Bob & Janice FergusonCarpet • Wood • LaminateCeramic TileBlinds & Shutters12 Months No Interest854-39396715 SW Hwy 200, Ocala, FL 34476www.castlecarpetsandinteriors.com

16 The World News® September 2009SPCAMaria DevineSeptember is finally here, and theSPCA will be kicking off our new seasonin a flurry of activity. First, come on outto the Club Fair on Thursday, Sept. 17 atthe Health & Recreation Building at 10a.m. The SPCA will be selling coffee anddoughnuts and accepting donations asK-9 ClubMary ChangDo you remember the hurricanes inFlorida in 2004? There were four of themthat hit the state that year. I was livingmuch closer to the water in Ellenton thenand was told to evacuate for one of thosestorms.As a volunteer for the American RedCross at that time with my significantother and two beagles in tow, I went to thefirst ever emergency shelter that acceptedpets in Manatee County. It was quitean experience – a wonderful one at that!Wonderful? Yes! We set up in the hallwayof one of the elementary schools with ourDownload a PDFof the World News at:www.OnTopoftheWorldInfo.comyou acquaint yourself with many of theclubs that On Top of the World has to offer.Then head over to the Arbor ConferenceCenter, Suite H at 1 p.m. and jointhe SPCA for our first meeting of the year.You can come as a guest and then decideif you would like to join us. Our annualmembership is only $15 per person, or$25 per family.During the year, we have guest speakersand take occasional trips to animalrelated activities or organizations. We’relooking for new members who have a passionfor animal welfare and would like tovolunteer their time and special skills tohelp the pets of Marion County and theirpeople.We told you last month about the specialfundraising event we’ve been planning,and now we know the time andplace. We will be having a White ElephantSale on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 9 a.m. to2 p.m., next to Winn Dixie in FriendshipCenter. We thank all of our generousneighbors who have donated new and likenew items for the sale.We’re still accepting donations if youhave something in very good conditiondogs and about a hundred other animals– dogs of all species, cats and birds in ourdesignated wing of the school.We had a great time visiting with otherpets and owners and it was a great timefor those without pets as well, for theycame to our wing to visit. It made passingthe time much more pleasant.Hopefully, you will not have to experiencethat – and yes, Marion County doeshave an emergency shelter that will acceptpets. One never knows, especially here inFlorida. You do need to know what to dowith your pets in preparing them for anatural disaster. That will be the focus ofour first meeting for this year on Sunday,Sept. 13, at 7 p.m. in Suite G of the ArborConference Center.Join us for a very informative meetingand interact with some very friendly dogowners!Please also join us for the remainder ofthe year. Dues for the K9 Social Club remainat a very nominal $5 per family forthe year. You can sign up at any meetingor at the On Top of the World Club Fair,which will be held on Sept. 17.We have an exciting year planned! InOctober, Lilliane Merida-Scannone from“Trained Dog, Happy Dog” of Willistonwill be joining us for a presentation onagility training. Set aside Nov. 8 to join usat our first annual “Doggy Day Fair.” Allare welcome – pet owners and spectators!Look for our posters. Pet owners will beable to register their dogs starting aroundOct. 19; pick up a registration form atthe Health & Recreation Building. We willhave a parade, doggy tricks, an informationtable set up by the ASPCA, holidayphotos and doggy treats!Finally, a reminder that if you havelost a dog or have found a dog without anowner, please contact the front gate (854-8935) or Ralph Mills (390-3446).that you no longer need or have neverused. (Yes, we mean that pretty sweaterhanging in your closetwith the price tagstill on it)! Just dropthem off at 9250C SW83rd Court in FriendshipColony or call352-362-0985. Thencome out and supportus on Oct. 3.You can shop untilyou drop and help aworthwhile cause atthe same time.If you’ve beenthinking about adoptinga pet, maybe thisyoung cutie will getyou moving. Whatdo you get when youcross a rabbit with aPet Adoptions AvailableThrough the SPCA ofMarion CountySnoopykangaroo? Why, a nine-month young JackRussell/Chihuahua mix named Snoopy,of course.If you like your pups energetic, thenSnoopy is the boy for you. He runs likea rabbit when he plays and bounces upand down like a kangaroo to plant kissesAnd what a luau it was; hula skirts,tropical drinks and roasted pig, cookedto perfection.One hundredCandler Hillsresidents spentthe evening ofSunday, July19, imaginingthey were on amagical Hawaiianisland. Thatwasn’t verydifficult to dowith the islandweather, Hawaiianshirts, everyonesportingleis, the musicof Don Ho andthe girls in theiron your nose. He is a constant companionwho will follow you around the houseduring the day andsleep in bed with youat night. He’s comea long way in fostercare in the housetrainingdepartment,but still needs somehelp and guidance inthis area since he’sonly a pup.This affectionateboy gets along wellwith cats and wouldmake a fun loving additionto just aboutany household. Howcan you resist thatsweet face? Okay, ifyou can’t stop sayingaah - please call theSPCA at 362-0985 to find out more aboutSnoopy.We only have limited room in the paperto showcase our pets each month. Ifyou would like to adopt a different breed,age or gender, give us a call to find outabout other pets that are available.Candler Hills ResidentsThrow a LuauBy Ray Ce c hWo r l d Ne w s Wr i t e rgrass skirtsserving authenticHawaiiandrinks. CandlerHills Restaurant,patio and Community Center weredecorated with colorful baubles and wasthe perfect setting for this special summerparty.The party was planned and beautifullyexecuted by Heddy Racinowski andher Candler Hills Social Committee team,with no detail left to chance. Chef Dave ofFriendship Catering turned out an exquisiteoffering of pulled pork, teriyaki chickenand mouth-watering sides. As partygoerspassed through the serving line theywere treated to an atmosphere reminiscentof islandpleasures, withorchids andtropical fruitdecorating eachtable.F o l l o w i n gthis sumptuousdinner, partygoersmovedto the CandlerHills CommunityCenter to topoff the eveningwith games ofspin the hulahoopand musicalchairs. Asthe “Hawaiian”sun set over therevelry, happyneighbors saidgoodnight andmarked calendars for the next CandlerHills event, Oktoberfest.The Candler Hills “social season” waskicked off this past April with a funfilledBBQ. The Luau will be followed byan Oktoberfest celebration and then theCandler Hills social season gets wrappedup in December with the annual holidayparty.Photo by Ray CechA group of residents pose at the CandlerHills Luau.

September 2009 The World News® 17ActivitiesSeptemberTo make changes, call Theresa at the Activities Office at 854-8707, Ext. 11Monday6:00 Lap Swimming AC7:15 Oxycise H&R8:00 Mixed Tennis D CTS8:30 Men’s Softball SBF9:00 R.C. Flyers Club FieldWoodworkingWWBocce LeagueBCTSCeramics 9-2p.m.ArtPractice BridgeCRLadies BilliardsPLRDancing ToppersH&R9:30 Shuffleboard CTS10:00 Tennis Doubles CTSLadies BilliardsPLR10:30 Tai Chi AC11:00 Bocce League BCTS11:30 Lap Swimming AC12:00 Ladies Poker MR3Line Dance (Level Two) H&RMah JonggCC:AMen’s Golf GroupCR12:15 Oxycise H&R12:30 Bridge CRNorthern LightsMah JonggCC:GAqua BellesACPan ClubCC:MR31:00 Bocce League BCTS1:15 Line Dance (Intermediate) HR1:30 Shuffleboard CTS2:00 Happy Hookers ArtRummicubeCC:E,F2:45 Line Dance (Level Two) HR4:00 Line Dance (Level One) HR5:30 Mah Jongg CC:ATable TennisCC:D6:00 Poker MR36:30 Bridge CR6:30 Euchre II CC:H6:45 Ballet Club ACF7:00 Wood Shop WWDominoesCC:G1st Week7:30 Marion Blood Bank PL(All Even # Months Only)9:00 Life South Blood PL(All Odd # Months Only)RC Flyers ClubCC:B,C1:30 D’Clowns CC:B,C2:00 Bocce CC:AC2:30 Readers/Theatre CC:D3:00 Ocala Clown Express TR3:30 Comp. Handicap CC:H5:30 Avalon Social Club AC6:30 Karaoke Friends CC:E,F7:00 Sunshine Singers BR2nd Week10:00 Genealogical Society MR32:30 Theatre Group CC:D3rd Week10:00 Genealogical Workshop CC:B,C2:30 Readers’ Theatre CC:D1:30 D’Clowns CC:B,C3:00 Ocala Clown Express TR4:00 Billiards Club Art6:30 Karaoke Friends CC:E,F7:00 Sunshine Singers BR4th Week3:00 Community Patrol CC:B,CTuesday6:00 Lap Swimming AC7:15 Oxycise H&R8:00 Men’s Tennis CTS8:30 Women’s 18-Hole GCRaquetballHR CTSFun Time CloggersBR9:00 R.C. Flyers Club FieldComputer Club CC:B,CHand & Foot Canasta CRWoodworkingWWArts & CraftsBRBus Ocala RunWomen’s 9-HoleGCHorseshoe League CTSMiniature GolfMGC9:30 Pinochle MR3Sunshine QuiltersArt10:30 Horseshoe League CTS11:00 Walleyball CTS11:30 Lap Swimming AC12:00 Lap Swimming ACMen’s PokerMR3Cybex Orientation GYM12:15 Oxycise H&R12:30 Bridge CRStitch Witch Quilters Art1:00 Mah Jongg CC:ABadmintonH&R(Racquetball Cts)Ballet ClubACFShuffleboardCTS1:30 The New Pretenders HR2:30 Chess Club MR23:00 Shutterbugs CC:B,C4:30 Table Tennis CC:D5:15 Square Dance Class AC5:30 Mah Jongg CC:AMiniature GolfMGC5:45 Mah Jongg MR26:00 Pinochle MR3/ArtMah JonggACC:C6:30 Duplicate Bridge CRMah JonggCC: GPattern DancingBR7:00 Mixed Poker CC:HPattern DancingBRCircle Squares Dance AC1st Week8:00 Men’s 9 Hole Golf P.R.1:00 Sunshine Quilters Art2:00 Italian American CC: E&F6:30 Candler Excursion CCC2nd Week9:00 Citizens Emer. CC:E,F,GResponse Team1:30 Visually Impaired CC: H3:30 Alpha Investment Art6:30 German Club CC:G7:00 Lions Club CCC3rd Week1:30 Unique Birders CC:H2:30 New York/New Jersey HR3:00 NY/NJ Club BR4:30 OTOW Community HRBus Dinner Run09-15-09 (Chili’s)6:00 Caribbean Club ICC7:00 Democratic Club CC:E,F4th Week8:30 Lions Club CCC1:00 Scan/American CC:E,F3:30 Alpha Investment Art7:00 Karaoke CCCWednesday6:00 Lap Swimming AC7:15 Oxycise H&R8:00 Ladies Tennis CTS8:30 Men’s 18 Hole GolfMen’s SoftballSBF9:00 R.C. 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Model RailroadersIIt’s great reminiscing about your childhoodwhen most boys had a model trainset. It usually wasn’t very elaborate havingjust enough tracks to make a smallcircle or perhaps a small oval that youwould have to take down once Christmaswas over. The train set you most likelyhad was Lionel, Marx or American Flyer,otherwise known as “G” scale.You could sit there for hours daydreamingabout being on the railroadas you watched your train go round andround.Does this bring back a few memories? Iknow my mind started to reminisce whenI first saw the fantastic railroad layout byour own On Top of the World Model RailroadersClub.The trains used today are primary“HO” and “N” scale as one can make abigger layout, utilizing more buildings,tracks, switches, etc. as these two sizescan fit on a piece of plywood or smaller.Anyone can join the club even thoughthey do not have any trains. The mainidea of the club is that members canbring their own trains and run them onthe club’s existing tracks. If an enthusiastwants to play with trains or perhaps get alittle experience before jumping into thehobby, then the club has trains that personcould use.Walking into the club’s layout area locatedjust off the gym in the Health & RecreationBuilding, one gets the idea in theirhead to yell “all aboard.” The layout’sbuildings, complete with people, beckonsyou to visualize yourself shrinking intothe miniature scenario. The club even hasa farm in their layout complete with animals.In one section, there is a residentialhome with a woman hanging clothes onBy Bo b Wo o d sWo r l d Ne w s Wr i t e rthe clothesline. The town’s main streetwith all its stores has people walking upand down the sidewalks.The club has set up for user’s usage aDC and a DCC system. Both can run multipletrains at one time. The club is workingto make sure those using the layoutcan utilize an analog or digital system.Do you have your own engine or completetrain set? You don’t have any trains?Well as a club member, you can utilizeyour own trains or use the trains the clubhas already on the layout. Either way, youwill have a great time playing train engineeror conductor.I was talking to Jimmy Loux, who happensto be the club’s vice president andin charge of constructing the train layout,also doing the wiring and most of thescenery, and he informed me that “modelrailroading is the world’s largest hobby.”Loux also stated, “you can play with ourmodel trains even when it is raining.”I was told by the vice president thatthe construction of the model train club’slayout would originally take three-yearsto construct. Well, they are two and a halfyears ahead of schedule. The grand openingwill be sometime in December.I have been visiting the club’s layoutsporadically taking a few pictures hereand there. While I was there, Loux wasrunning a locomotive around the layoutwhile Club Secretary, Gerry Talavera, wasworking on lighting buildings within thelayout’s town.Call Hud Huddleston, the club’s president,at 861-6221 for details or you canattend the club’s monthly meeting inroom three at the Art & Craft building thefirst Wednesday of the month at 9 a.m.Photo by Lennie RodoffJoyce Geysen and Paula Magen busy decorating the bowling pins.Meeting ‘The BronxBomber’WWhile searching for a particular subjectduring one of my photo expeditions, Iwas fortunate enough to meet Danny Santiago,“The Bronx Bomber,” at his CentralFlorida Boxing Club located at 1032 S.W.1st Avenue here in Ocala.Danny is a professional fighter whoboxes in the light heavyweight division.He was gracious enough to pose for severalphotos in fight positions during hisphoto session with me.Danny has an upcoming fight to beheld on Sept. 19 at the Southeast LivestockPavilion.A personal guided tour of the boxingclub included an actual boxing ringas well as several heavy punching bags,By Ro g e r Fo l e ywhich are used for training and seriousworkouts.I was surprised to see a few ladiespunching the bags. Danny mentionedthat he has a high percentage of femalemembers, 19 of whom have lost over 30pounds using his training regiment.Danny Santiago is also committedto helping kids with autism and diabetes.He will be putting on an exhibitionfight scheduled for Nov. 14 also held atthe Southeast Livestock Pavilion with allproceeds going to Juvenile Diabetes andAutism Spectrum Disorder.It would be great if we could all turnout to help support this worthy cause.Photo by Roger FoleyDanny Santiago and Roger Foley at the Central Florida BoxingClub.Take a trip to theColorado Rockies.See page 34.TThey say that talent can be expressedin so many interesting ways; and so it wasin this case. Lennie Rodoff, a volunteermember of the On Top of the World CommunityPatrol was asked if she would beable to use some bowling pins. It seemsMarion Landing, who has a bowling alley,usually donate their old bowling pins tothe Sheriff’s Office, which uses them forshooting practice. However the deputiesalready had enough pins, so that is how150 pins came to be offered to the OnTop of the World Community Patrol.Lennie saw the opportunity for decoratingthese pins and selling them in orderto raise money for the Marion CountySheriff’s Office Foundation, Inc. This is anon-profit organization created in 2008to help provide financial support for thevolunteer programs of the Sheriff’s Office.For the past couple of months, on Saturdayafternoons, a group has been meetingat the Craft building, along with decorations,paints, materials and creativeideas for re-creating these bowling pinsinto saleable articles. The group, mostlySection 2Vol. 23, No. 3 • September 2009Photo by Bob WoodsGerry Talavera works on the lighting of one of the town’s buildingat the On Top of the World Model Railroaders Club.Bowling PinsWWe have a governor living among ushere in On Top of the World. She is not apolitical type but rather a District Governorfor the Lions Club.Estelle Clark, District Governor is responsiblefor 13 north central Floridacounties consisting of approximately 61Lions Clubs. “I plan to visit all the clubsin my district,” said Estelle. “I am availableto help any of the clubs in my districtwith such things as projects, problems,fundraisers or wherever I am needed,”added Estelle. She will hold this high officefor one year.Estelle became a member of the Lionsback in 1999 in Fort Worth, Texas whereshe was awarded a lifetime membership.Moving to On Top of the World in 2000,she has been president, zone chair andwas awarded Lion of the Year.Estelle has also received many certificatesand awards, three InternationalPresident’s Certificates of Appreciationthat is the fourth highest award in Lionism,Grand Lion and Crusader. TheCrusader is the highest district award inwhich she was presented a sword. Shehas also received the Melvin Jones Fellowaward, which is the highest honor, presentedto a Lion. Estelle has recruited 60new members into the Lions Club.Estelle Clark was installed as DistrictGovernor at the worldwide conventionheld in Minneapolis on July 10. She wasamong 709 district governors installedrepresenting 205 countries.Some of her pet projects within herdistrict are at Fort McCoy Veterans RetirementHome. She plans to supportthe home with whatever they need, andany “extra stuff,” she added. Another petproject is the Kids Sight Program, whichis screening children between the agesBy Patricia A. Wo o d b u r yconsisting of members of the CommunityPatrol, included: Jim and Marcie Miller,Brad and Mary Lou Pease, Art and MaybelleBarber, Joyce and John Gysen, BillStockmaster, Charlotte Wall, Ellie Metzler,Paula Magen, and Lennie and Gary Rodoff.Their unique talents seem to appearin different areas. One person was quitegood at making faces, another liked makingclowns, another couple made a collectionof aquarium pins and another copiedRaggedy Ann and Andy.The pins will be on display and for saleat The New Pretenders show at 6:45 p.m.on Friday, Sept. 11, and at the Craft Fairon Saturday, Oct. 17 and will continue tobe made available until they are all sold.The price range for the pins is between$15 and $25.So, come check them out and beamazed at the variety of unique ideasthat went into this project. Think aboutpurchasing these items for potential holidaygifts and certainly for a good cause.For further information, contact LennieRodoff at 291-7508.District LionGovernorBy Bo b Wo o d sWo r l d Ne w s Wr i t e rof one to five years of age to see if thechildren have any sight problems. Estelleelaborated that “nine out of 10 childrenin that age group with any sight problemscan be corrected.”Estelle has no plans to go higher in theLions International organization. “My goalis to work locally, not internationally,”she added. Besides, she added, “We arehere to help other people, not ourselves.”Photo by Bob WoodsEstelle Clark was recentlyinstalled as District Governorand is responsible forapproximately 61 Lions Clubs innorth central Florida.

20 The World News® September 2009Arbor ClubTennisJorge PrivatWelcome to September. I have beenparticularly impressed by the fact that inspite of the weather conditions, most ofyou have come to the courts on a regularbasis.We needed to stop the ladder, as wedid last year, to take a break from the hotweather, recharge our cylinders, so thatwe can get it restarted this month withrenewed interest. Please, don’t forget tosign up for it so I can prepare the schedulesaccordingly. The inter-communitymatches will also start as soon as thetemperature is more bearable.I would also like to mention that thepopularity of pickleball is again on therise, and in order to accommodate thegrowing group of pickleball enthusiasts inthe community, the management has decidedto build new pickleball courts. Thisis simply terrific, because it enhances thevariety of racquet sports that are offeredto all of you. I encourage all of you whodon’t play tennis, to try this sport that allowsyou to reach the ball with more easeand still get good, fun exercise.I had a request to mention that tennisplayers have become a great source ofTennisAssociationH&R CenterCourts ScheduleMixed DoublesSaturday & Monday, 8 a.m.-noonMen’s DoublesTuesday & Thursday, 8 a.m.-noonLadies’ DoublesWednesday & Friday, 8 a.m.-noonAll Resident TennisPlayers Welcome.shoes and sneakers for the homeless whodepend upon Interfaith for food shelterand clothing. So, if you have any discards,please drop them off at the Health & RecreationBuilding or at the Arbor Club office.Stan Magen will be glad to pick themup.Tennis Tip of the MonthGetting to the ball, getting away fromthe ball, in balance and ready to hit is thekey for every player.“Float like a butterfly...sting like a bee”- Muhammad Ali’s popular line was notreferring to tennis, but the similarities arethere.Good footwork is the precondition foreverything else in tennis. If you can’t getto the ball, your fantastic strokes won’thelp you at all. Good balance is necessarywhen you hit a tennis ball, just as whenyou hit a golf ball.Have you ever miss-hit a ball, shankingit on the throat of the racquet? Ofcourse, you have. One of the reasonsthis happens is because you are not setcomfortably at the point of contact. Yourskills improve when you make contact onbalance, feet on the ground, front kneeslightly bent with your head motionless.Your footwork helps you reach this balancedposition.Whether you are an up-and-comingcompetitive junior or a recreational doublessenior, you must understand footworkand put it into practice. Here aresome clues that will help you improveyour footwork and move you up the ladder.1. Don’t Wait Around Flat-Footed:Between shots, all good players use thebounce step to keep poised and springinto action. The message gets from yourhead to your feet faster if you get up onthe balls of your feet, flex your knees alittle, and bounce rhythmically betweenshots, or at least, move your heels up anddown alternately.2. Shuffle Step to the Ball: Do notwalk, but shuffle. Many small steps arepreferable to a couple of long steps; unlessthe ball is far. Good footwork meanstaking a number of shuffle steps to theball so you can easily make an adjustmentand be on balance.3. Stride Into the Ball: Many playersmake the mistake of moving only sidewaysor parallel to the baseline to playthe ball. Move back to move forward.Shuffle step back so you have room totake a good stride into the ball. Collapseyour front knee before you hit the ball -“shuffle...step...hit.”4. Slide-Step Back Into Position: Aftermaking the shot, slide-step back to yourplaying position. If you cross your feet orturn your back as you return to the centerof the court, your opponent may hit theball behind you. To keep that from occurring,move back with your shoulders andfeet parallel to the net. If, however, youfind yourself out of the court after hittingthe ball, then forget about sliding, putone foot in front of the other and run!Wishing you good moves!Directorof GolfSally CollinsDo you remember the Pointer Sisters?How about their song “I’m So Excited?”Wonder why I ask that in a golf article?Maybe that’s due to the fact that it’s exactlyhow our golf staff feels as we enterthe month of September. Why, you ask?Let me fill you in on the exciting details!Reason #1: Beginning Sept. 1, you willsee a lot of new merchandise in both theOn Top of the World and the Candler HillsGolf Shops. Even better, we are changingthe pricing so that all golf memberswill receive member pricing at either golfshop. The Grasshopper membership is athing of the past.Check out both the On Top of theWorld and the Candler Hills shops – differentmerchandise in both places. Wewill feature Tail, Kate Lord, Ahead, SlainteGolf, Candler Hills Private Label and Antigua,to name a few of the lines.Reason #2: We welcome our new HeadGolf Professional at Candler Hills GolfClub, Matt Hibbs. As of Sept. 1, Matt willlead the Candler Hills team as we strive toprovide all of our members, residents andguests with the highest level of service.Matt is a Class A PGA member, a graduateof the Ferris State Professional GolfManagement program, and most recentlyemployed four years at the Walt DisneyWorld Golf Clubs.Reason #3: It’s time to welcome ReneeOswell back to her position at the CandlerHills Golf Shop after her battle againstbreast cancer. She’s got all of us in thespirit of “Think Pink!”Reason #4: What if you could buy anew set of clubs and have a 30-day moneyback guarantee if you don’t like them?We have found the club for you! The TourEdge line will allow you to do just that.Come out and take a test drive!Need another reason? Ladies – Howabout the Solheim Cup? On Top of theWorld vs. Candler Hills. The guys played54 holes and wound up tied. Who willreign supreme in this tough match? Thedates are Sept. 29, Oct. 1 and Oct. 3. Entryfee is $30 per player with the winningteam taking home all the loot (and braggingrights too!).Wondering if golf is for you? Sign upfor the New Golfer Clinic on Sept. 28 and30 and Oct. 2 from 9 to 11 a.m. at CandlerHills. Cost is only $100 per person andincludes special pricing on golf clubs!Our lady golfers are bound to enjoyDriver Safety ProgramSave money on your car insurance;classes monthly.For information, call Joe Briggs at237-2971.the final “Just Us Girls” of the 2009 season.The date is set for Wednesday, Sept.23 at 5 p.m. Dinner follows after golf, ofcourse! The theme for this event is “GolfingGals and Friends.”How about more excitement? TheSeptember Shoe Spectacular - if you everneeded a pair of golf shoes, now is thetime to get a great pair of golf shoes at agreat price.Choose from FootJoy, Nike and Adidas.Visit Candler Hills Golf Shop – we’vemoved every pair of golf shoes to this locationto allow you to compare the styles.At these prices, these shoes won’t lastlong!It’s now time to change your tune tosome Nancy Sinatra and “These Boots areMade for Walkin’” and that’s just whatwe’ll do on Monday, Oct. 19. Join your fellowOn Top of the World residents andemployees at the “Walk for the Cure.”Cammy Dennis and I are rounding upthe troops to come out, walk and supportthe Central Florida affiliate of the SusanG. Komen Foundation. It’s only $5 perperson donation to walk and $10 per personif you need to ride in a golf cart. Ifyou ride your cart, it must be decoratedwith pink! We will be exercising, havinga good time and fighting breast cancer atthe same time.Also it’s time to start thinking aboutsome new golf clubs! Mark your calendaron Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to 3p.m. to come to the Candler Hills ExtremeDemo Day. We already have secured somereally great prizes to be given away!On Top of the World Golf ClubBoth the Links and the Tortoise andthe Hare are recovering from the Augustaerification process. The men’s and ladiesleagues are welcoming back the memberswho took a summer hiatus.The MGA has the first Chicken Day ofthe season on Sept. 2. The first round ofthe Labor Day event will be played on theLinks on Saturday, Sept. 5.Pick up a few swing tips at the FreeClinic on Friday, Sept. 25 at 10 a.m. Thismonth’s topic is “No More Three Putts.”Please meet at the putting green outsideof the On Top of the World Golf Shop.Congratulations go out to Bev Ovrebofor her eagle on the fourth hole of theTortoise and the Hare!Candler Hills Golf ClubAs many of you are aware, Candler HillsGolf Club recently returned to the singletee format. No more teeing off holes oneand 10 and then crossing over.Weekday tee times will begin at 7:30a.m., except for league days, Tuesday andThursday. For the early birds, weekendswill feature the first time at 7 a.m. Youcan get around in time to cheer on yourfavorite football team!Candler Hills is the home course forboth the boys and girls Westport HighSchool golf teams. We are pleased theCandler Hills MGA has graciously supportedthese programs with their golfscholarship program. Please be considerateof our young golfers during their highschool competitions.It is important for all golfers to checkin the Golf Shop before going out to playso we can direct you to the side that won’tinterfere with the matches.The free golf clinic at Candler Hills willfeature the topic of “Build More SpeedInto Your Golf Swing” on Sept. 4 at 10a.m. at Candler Hills.If you are struggling with your sandgame, the Game Improvement Clinic onSept. 11 is the place to be. Cost is only$10 per person – register for this clinicin the Golf Shop before Thursday, Sept.10 at 5 p.m.John Menzies shot his age – 76 – fromthe Candler Hills blue tees! Way to goJohn!www.OnTopoftheWorldInfo.com

September 2009 The World News® 21Back atThe RanchCammy DennisGolf - Drive Longer and PlayStronger!Whether you step up to the tee as abeginner or a seasoned player, there arealways things you can do to improve yourgolf game. The golf pro can assist youwith skill specific instruction and adviseyou on the best equipment. But a fitnessprofessional can guide you how to changeyour physiology, which will also have atremendous impact on your game.The specific mechanics of golf are complexand the swing itself is considered tobe one of the most vigorous movementsperformed in all athletics, generatingextraordinarily high amounts of force.Therefore, the physical condition of yourbody is crucial to your personal successon the golf course.This article is part one of a two partseries that will focus on golf conditioningand how you can improve your game.This article will focus on performance enhancement.Part two will focus on injuryprevention.Sport specific conditioning to enhanceyour golf game will include both strengthA group of women continue to meetthe third Thursday of each month in theHealth & Recreation Building, Room #2 at1:30 p.m.On July 16, Jane Kaufman, LicensedMassage Therapist shared information regardingthe benefits of massage for peoplewith cancer. She described the differenttypes of massage and how they affectthe muscles. She mentioned that researchhas shown that massage can decreasestress, anxiety, depression, pain, fatigueand stimulate endorphins – those chemicalsthat improve mood. She dispelled themyth that massage therapy spreads thecancer; but rather increases blood circula-and flexibility training. Strength is criticalfor improving club head speed. A recentstudy at the conclusion of an eight-weekstrength-training program demonstrateda 6.1% increase in club head speed.We all contend with age related muscleloss (called sarcopenia). From as earlyas our 20s, we lose about a half a poundof muscle every year. So, improving andmaintaining strength is the cornerstoneof a golf-conditioning program.Your flexibility has a lot to do withthe integrity of your posture, and yourposture will most definitely affect yourstance when addressing the ball. Accordingto Greg Norman and other experts,the transfer of energy and power fromthe lower body to the upper body is themost pivotal link and the most commonweakness observed in recreational golfers.By improving flexibility, broadeningrange of motion and increasing strengthin your core, this pivotal link can be improved.The key to coordinated action inthe golf swing is a high level of strengthand flexibility in the trunk area.The Ranch Fitness Center and Spa isexcited to offer our very first “Golf Conditioning”workshop. This course will beginon Oct. 12 and will run for two weeks. Youwill participate in four group sessions,and will also receive one personal trainingsession. Personal Trainers will lead youin sport specific conditioning to achievewhat I described above. You can enhanceyour golf performance. Reserve your spotby registering at the front desk.Upcoming events:• Tuesday, Sept. 1: Master the Possibilities“Healthy Life Presentation”at 2 p.m.• Tuesday, Sept. 8: Master the Possibilities“Medical Exercise Connection”at 9:30 a.m.• Saturday, Sept. 12: Special class!Drum Core at 10 a.m.• Oct. 12 through 21: Golf ConditioningWorkshop; sign up now atThe Ranch!Small group personal training now beingoffered!Women’s CancerSupport GroupBy Patricia Wo o d b u r ytion, which promotes faster healing.On Aug. 20, Cammy Dennis encouragedsome form of exercise that wouldimprove physical fitness, lower levels ofstress and increase feelings of relaxationand well-being. She described the classesavailable at On Top of the World.Dr. Ganesh D. Arora, Radiologist atClinical P.E.T. of Ocala, will discuss thePositron Emission Mammography, what itshows and the advantages.Women with cancer or a caretaker forsomeone with cancer, are welcome to attend.For further information, contactDiane Kirol at 854-8152.OcalaClown ExpressKathy & Charlie PetroskyCan’t believe the summer is almostover. We had a great resting time. Withfall arriving, it is time to get back intogear.The nursing home clowns continuedvisiting nursing homes during the summer.It was great to have a visitor with uswhen we went to Hampton Manor West.Jingles and Ding a Ling’s granddaughter,Jackie, came with us. She was a great helphanding out the musical instruments andhelping us in our program. We enjoy addingnew antics each time we do our program.The clowns have come to know we neverknow what Toot and Jingles will comeup with next. The residents enjoy singingand playing instruments with the clowns.It is really fun when we get a group whointeracts with us. We sing, dance, jokeand have fun. Would this be somethingyou would enjoy doing?We had our training meeting for thehospital on Aug. 17. All new clowns werewelcomed to join us. We went over ourpuppet routine and reviewed our skits.Our songs are always fun to do.In September, we look forward to startingup the hospital program at MunroeRegional Medical Center. We will be at St.Paul’s United Methodist Church and theOcala Chrome Divas. Hospice of MarionCounty has asked us to help with theirFlutterby Festival.As you can see, we do a variety ofthings. It is great to know that with thevariety you can do as much as you want.You know the type of activity you enjoyand are good at. Those are the ones yousign up for.What do you need to do to join us?Just call Dotsy at 873-9223.Come look for us at the Club Fair onSept. 17. Rosey Nosey will be there andwill be happy to answer any questions.We would love to have you join us! Hopeto see you!Gum Drop and TootD’ClownsPaula MagenWell, summer’s passed and D’Clownsare looking forward to another fun-filledbusy season. We were just contactedby TimberRidge to again appear for themonthly “Kids & Cookies” program. Thefour and five year olds from ChildhoodDevelopment Services share a crafts activitywith the seniors there. They lookforward to seeing the clowns and gettingthe Mardi Gras beads and stickers we giveout. It’s a magical hour for old and youngalike.Our first show at Emeritus (formerlySummerville West) will be on Sept. 2 whenwe entertain the memory support groupresidents. They enjoy our antics, songs,magic and skits. D’Clowns involve theresidents in the action and we love beingthere with this group.The Club Fair will occur on Sept. 17.We hope to sign-up some new clowns aswe have in the past.Aside from our twice-monthly meetingsand our regular scheduled events,we will be at the Sheriff’s annual HalloweenParty on Saturday, Oct. 31. This is awonderful opportunity for the kids in thearea to have a safe, fun time. D’Clowns doface painting, tattoos and have fun playinggames with the costumed children.We have already been contacted bythe March of Dimes and Signature BrandsEaster egg hunt for participation later inthe year. We do these every year.D’Clowns will also be in touch withother assisted living residences in thearea so we can spread the joy.We are a fun group who welcome you(boys and girls) to join us at our meetingson the first and third Monday at 1:30p.m., Arbor Conference Center, Suites Band C.Our first meeting will be on Sept. 21.We will teach you all you need to know.“All the world loves a clown,” as the sayinggoes. Experience the thrill of bringinglaughter and smiles to people’s faces.For more information, call Paula at 873-3433.Going Out of Town? Download a PDF of the World News at www.ontopoftheworld.com/newspaper

22 The World News® September 2009Candler HillsMen’s GolfJoe AlfanoIt’s the middle of August and we livein Florida - what would you expect theweather to be like?! That was my replyto a friend visiting from the Northeast.We are in the midst of those “hazy, lazy,crazy days of summer” and we all needto continue to take care of ourselves onand off the golf course while we weatherthe heat and humidity: stay hydrated, useproper headwear and a good sunscreen. Ihave now officially morphed from MarcusWelby to Dr. Zorba.Our association continues to welcomeanyone interested in some organizedcompetitions and team games to join ourgroup of “merry men” - no truth to the rumorthat we meet once a month in SherwoodForest. If you may be interested,please feel free to e-mail me at tjalf8371@yahoo.com for more information. All wecan promise you is a good time, somegood laughs and cold refreshments afterthe round as we all moan about the stateof our games.Fundraising has started for our 2010scholar/athlete award. The associationhas agreed to award as many scholarshipsto worthy recipients as we possiblycan dependent upon the success of thefundraiser.Our last fundraiser was so successfulthat we awarded not one but two scholarships.Every league day our membersshould be on the lookout for Sgt. O’Rourkeor Cpl. Agarn for their winning ticket.A member of our group had the raredistinction of “shooting his age” a shortWE’VE MOVED!SALES, PARTS AND SERVICECLUB CAR · EZ GO · PAR CARWe are residents of On Top of the World!We are your neighbors!Ocala Par Cartime ago. Congratulations and a welldone goes out to Roger Whittle for thatfine display of shot making.Another member, John Menzies, didRoger one better and posted a score oneless than his age. The membership extendshearty congratulations and wellplayed to John.The actual score these two fine gentlemenposted is beside the point but theaccomplishment is worth noting. We playthis game for a variety of reasons but thepleasure we derive from it when everythingcomes together is universal. I alwayswanted to “wax poetically” and nowI think I have!Woodrow Wilson once said, “golf is agame in which one endeavors to controla ball with implements ill adapted forthe purpose.” In spite of that, a numberof our members used their implementsquite satisfactorily these past few weeks.Well played golfing your ball goes out toChris Jett and Paul Moltisanti (70); FredSpain (73); Tom Garrison and Walt Pacuk(78); and Glen Sauer and Steve Kupsch(79).As always, may life continue to be“nothing but fairways and greens.”Individual NetJuly 14Due to inclement weather, rained-outtheatre presented, “A Day at the Races”starring the Marx Bros.Two-Man One Best BallJuly 2156: Bill Horton & Fred Spain; 58: John Diaz& Paul Moltisanti; 58: Dick Williams & TonyMisterly; 59: Tom Garrison & Tom Racinowski.Four-Man Two Best BallsJuly 28118: Steve Kupsh, Paul Moltisanti, TomRacinowski & Jonathan Raupach; 119:Bryant Giffin, Roger Whittle, Bill Horton &Harmon Killebrew; 120: Jim Adkins, JohnMcCoy, Marvin Brooks & Tom Marta.Four-Man ScrambleAug. 439: Glenn Sauer, Bill Anger, Fred Hobbins& Dave Masaschi; 39: Ed O’Leary, NormGiannoukos, John Diaz & Joe Alfano; 40:Edwin Viloria, Mike Buschur, John McCoy& Al Celani.Men’s GolfAssociationRon CleveringaBy the time this article goes to press Iwill be back from Michigan and again playingregularly on Mondays and Wednesdays;hopefully, getting my game backin shape. This is the month we welcomeback the snowbirds that regularly spendsummers in their Northern retreats. It isalso one month before we have our annualelection meeting.Tournament directors are busy planningthe games for next year and preparingthe schedule for publication. We willbe meeting with our On Top of the Worldgolf staff to assure that our schedule isin sync with their plans for special golfingevents. We also work to assure thatour tournaments are scheduled so theydo not conflict with grounds crew coursemaintenance.When we are ready to print the MGAHandbook for 2010, we will have hurdledall those issues, and your annual plan for“fun in the sun” with the MGA on Wednesdayswill be cast in stone!Please don’t forget to place your namein nomination for the board of directors.The election takes place Wednesday, Oct.7 right after our chicken dinner. Uponelection, there will be an election of officerswithin the board and the newly electedofficers will have their opportunity toparticipate in the future of the MGA byadding their new ideas and getting themimplemented. The nomination sheet is onthe bulletin board in the lounge. Pleasedon’t put off giving some of your timeand talents to your club, sign as a nomineefor the board today!Did you know that if you haven’t playedgolf for an extended period of time due tomedical reasons, you don’t have to comeback and face the competition with yourold handicap? If your rehabilitation addeda lot of strokes to your game, you can applyto the Handicap Committee and afterthey have approved your request, you canplay five rounds and receive an adjustedhandicap. This will put you back into thegame competitively. Become active andplay golf again; it might be good for you!Can’t handle 18 holes of golf, but lovethe game? We have a 9-hole group thatplays every Wednesday; tee off is justbefore the 18-hole group. They have aplanned game, and they are an integralpart of the MGA. If you are thinking aboutselling your clubs and cart, hold on there!Try the 9-hole group and eureka, you areDeadlineAdvertising and Columns:Noon, 13th of the montha golfer again.The Chicken Day Scramble is Wednesday,Sept. 2. All that are playing in thegame and/or coming to dinner must signupby putting $6 into an envelope, placingit in the box in the members lounge.MGA 4 Man Team 2 Best BallsJuly 15 / The Links1: John Langville, Wally Schilf, James Merrick,Ralph Schmidt (119); 2: Paul Perrault,Dick Griswold, John Bauer, Harry Brower(122); 3: Ray Hellman, Charles Casale, TomMarta, George Deignan (125); 4: William EYoung Jr, Francis Caprez, Armando Pena,Frank Palotta (126); T5: Larry Lucieer, FrancR Garcia, Hira Roy, James L. Delfraisse(127); T5: Marvin Williams, Alan Mudie,Mike Flynn, Ken Cotte (127); T5: RaymondBeloin, David Miller, Norm Lallier, TonyCapillo (127).MGA 9 NetJuly 15 / Tortoise and the Hare1: John Ricciardone, 33; 2: Ed Benz, 34; 3:Gordon Blanchard, 35; 4: Hal Stewart, 36;5: John Gartung, 42.MGA 18 Individual Net & GrossJuly 22 / Tortoise and the HareFlight 1 Gross: 1, William E Young Jr, 76; T2,John Langville, 84; Paul Perrault, 84.Flight 1 Net: T1, Jon Hill, 70; T1, Ray Hellman,86/70.Flight 2 Gross: T1, Ed Klodzen, 83; T1st,Tom Fragapane, 83.Flight 2 Net: 1, Steve Gregely, 70; T2, AlanMudie, 71; T2, Francis Caprez, 71.Flight 3 Gross: 1, John Bauer, 86; 2, HiraRoy, 90.Flight 3 Net: T1, Jimmy Johnson, 67; T1,Tom Marta, 67.Flight 4 Gross: 1, Dan Bellefontaine, 93; 2,Bob Selmon, 98.Flight 4 Net: 1, Peter M. 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September 2009 The World News® 23Candler HillsLadies 9-HoleDianne MastersonAs I write this column from the scenicAdirondack Mountains of upstate NewYork, I am feeling a little guilty. Here Isit in my Adirondack chair looking outat tranquil Lake Pleasant with SpeculatorMountain majestically rising up behind it.Did I mention the crisp, cool breeze blowingin my face? As I bask in this environment,my fellow 9-Holers continue to bepersevering in the heat and humidity ofOcala. Hence, my guilt!Those golfers persevering and achievingsuccess over the past month are asfollows.Three Blind MiceJuly 16Front 9: 1: Pat McCrory; 2: Terry Alfano.Back 9: 1: Carol Venslavsky; 2 (tie): SandySchaffer and Ina Menzies.ScrambleJuly 23Front 9: 1 (tie): Kate Bennett, Carol Venslavskyand Cheryl Engemann with DianePodkomorski, Olive Curtin and SandyLadies18-Hole GolfMarilyn RoseThe rain has held off for the most partof this month. It’s nice to be back on thecourse. Want you to know about a few upcomingevents before I tell you about ourwinners for the month. Please mark yourcalendars and get ready for some fun.We want to invite all members to cometo the first general meeting right aftergolf on Tuesday, Sept. 8. There will be noluncheon until October. Plan to be there.Here is the list for you to think about:• The Solheim Cup (On Top of theWorld vs. Candler Hills); cost $30(no lunch): Tuesday, Sept. 29,Links; Thursday, Oct. 1, CandlerHills; Saturday, Oct. 3, Tortoiseand the Hare.• Rally for the Cure on Tuesday,Oct. 13• Rainbow Springs Pot of Gold Tournamenton Friday, Oct. 16 (seeboard)• Koontz Tournament on Monday,Nov. 2PickleballTom SeitzSchaffer.Back 9: Susan Buckland-Mulhern, DebbieMassari, Ina Menzies and Mary Giannukos.Scotch TwosomeJuly 30Front 9: 1: Gina Bulloch and Cheryl Engemann;2: Terry Alfano and Mary Giannukos.Back 9: 1: Dianne Masterson and HeddyRacinowski; 2: Diane O’Brien and SandySchaffer; 3: Sandra Noe and Marlyn Tymon.Bingo Bango BongoAug. 61: Carol Venslavky; 2: Sandra Noe; 3: CherylEngemann; 4: Debbie Massari.Nice golfing ladies!As much as I am enjoying the cooltemperatures and crisp air of the Adirondacks,my heart is in Ocala and I lookforward to returning to my golf in CandlerHills. I may have the more favorableweather conditions, but Candler Hills isstill number one.In the coming month, it will also begreat to welcome back our snowbirds. Itwill be nice to have our league back at fullstrength.If you are interested in joining this fungroup of 9-Holers and live in On Top ofthe World, Indigo East or Candler Hills,please contact Heddy Racinowski (heddyr@yahoo.com).Our second season beginsin November.How Well Do You Know Your FellowNine-Holers? This past month, oneof our fellow 9-Holers became a permanentresident of Candler Hills. Her new,golf course view home is almost directlyacross the street from another one of our9-Holers who happens to have a gorgeousBoston fern on her front porch. Who arethese two ladies?Until next month, I wish you sunnydays, long drives and short putts!• Pine Oaks on Thursday, Nov. 5Country Club of Ocala (see boardfor details)• Individual Point Tournaments forWomen Amateurs, Golden Hills- $30. Call Golden Hills Pro Shopfor details.• Dunes Invitational - $55 (breakfastand lunch, see board for details)Now for the winners:Beat the ProJuly 211 (tie): 69 - Beverly Ovrebo, RosemarieO’Neil; 3: 71 - Lou Borders; 4: 72 - Jan Juhlin;5: 73 - Harriet Brower; 6 (tie): 74 - JerryGill, Linda Bervinkle, Pat MacMurray; 9(tie): 75 - Joan D’Addio, Marti Marta4 Lady Team - 2 Best BallsJuly 281 Net: 127 - Jerry Gill, Sandy Chase, AngelitaPena, Harriet Brower; 2 Net: 130 - BeverlyOvrebo, Betty Gustafson, Mary Driver,Marie Marquis.Low PuttsAug. 4Flight 1: Tie - 13 - Rosemarie O’Neil, ValerieSmith, 14 - Linda Bervinkle, Tie - 15 - HarrietHawkins, Joan D’Addio, Sandy Chase.Flight 2: 14 - Christine McIntire, 16 - HelenFoskett, Lou Borders, Marie Marquis, RuthBorder.ScrambleAug. 111: 70 - Beverly Ovrebo, Lou Borders, MarilynRose, Ruth Border; 2 (tie): 72 - Iro Lisinski,Christine McIntire, Marie Marquis- Nancy Zielinski, Laurie Hall, Ellie Rapacz,Yoshiko Young.Hope the weather continues to be goodto us. We want you to join us in the comingmonths for some good golfing. Seeyou on the course.clinics, especially for beginners. Eithercontact Tom Seitz at 390-3112 or come toour table at the Club Fair on Sept. 17.Ladies9-Hole GolfDiane DzikDog Days of August are over and we“scrambled” our way through them successfullywith an occasional low netgame. Now it’s time to get serious ladies,because the 2010-2011 season is about tobegin! Many of our snowbirds will be flyingback this month and we need to revup for the events ahead.On Thursday, Sept. 17 from 10 a.m. to1 p.m. we will be participating in the OnTop of the World Club Fair in the Health& Recreation Ballroom. It is at this timethat we would love to see new faces interestedin joining our ranks. We are a fungroup of ladies who do take their gameseriously, but don’t let it get in the wayof making new friends and learning thefine game of golf. Please stop by our tableat this event, or better yet call our president,Jeanette Messer, or any of our otherofficers.If you get a chance, stop by the clubroom,which is located behind the proshop, look over our member board ofpostings and make that phone call. Currentmembers are also invited to stop bythe table, to help answer questions andprovide support.Our 2010-2011 season officially beginson Tuesday, Oct. 6 with a Scramblefollowed by the first business meeting ofthe season. All members need to be inattendance and please dress out for ourgame.Rally For Breast Cancer, will be ourfirst event of the new season. It is scheduledfor Oct. 20. We will be discussingour final plans for this annual event atthe business meeting. We need Chairmenand Co-chairmen for the Christmasluncheon and the 9-18 Hole Invitational.Please refer to the sign-up sheets in theclubroom.Invitationals: Stonecrest (Summerfield)will hold its invitational Tuesday,Oct. 6. The cost is $38. Registration deadlineis Sept. 14. Hacienda Hills (The Villages)is scheduled Oct. 7 with a deadlineof Sept. 12. Cost is $38. Eagle Ridge (Summerfield)has posted for Oct. 29 with adeadline of Sept. 1. The cost is $35. Thistournament has room for 10 regulars. Allof these invites have early a.m. registrations.Please sign up in the clubroom ifyou wish to attend.Point to Ponder: Ladies, this is yourleague, your game, your good time andyour chance to grow new friendships. Ifwe don’t have volunteers willing to “stepup to the tee box,” we don’t have rallies,we don’t have luncheons, we don’t havebanquets, we don’t have an invitational,we don’t have a league.Funny Bunny ScrambleJuly 1436--Darlene Clark, Donna Fey, Mary Hart;37--Marlene Floeckher, Alice McDaniel,Evelyn Stewart, Agnes Tetti.Low NetJuly 21Flight 1: 33--Darlene Clark, 36--Mary Hart,36--Marie Palombo.Flight 2: 32--Donna Fey, 37--Helen Degraw,38--Sumiko Bridges.Low NetJuly 28Flight 1: 34--B.J. Leckbee, 38--Mary Carson,39--Darlene Clark, 40--Tish Dertien,Agnes Tetti.Flight 2: 29--Marie Segovis, 32--DonnaFey, 35--Sumiko Bridges.ScrambleAug. 429.75--Sumiko Bridges, Cathleen Hathaway,B.J. Leckbee, Jeanette Messer;30--Carol Bell, Virginia Blanchard, GraceBock, Peggy Boro.ScrambleAug. 1138--Helen Degraw, B.J. Leckbee, JeanetteMesser, Carol White; 39--Sumiko Bridges,Andy Flannery, Joan Rappa, Evelyn Stewart.Now accepting $100 deposits for priority reservation.(352) 861-44449070 SW 8th Ave., Ocala · www.Emeritus.comAssisted Living 9441We have new courts! The day has finallyarrived; by the time you read this,hopefully we will be playing on the firstOn Top of the World dedicated Pickleballcourts! Beginning Aug. 10 a contractorwas scheduled to resurface and convertHealth & Recreation tennis courts threeand four into six first-class Pickleballcourts.We already have an active group ofmen and women who enjoy the sport herein our community. With these new courts,we hope many more will join us. Comesee these courts and watch a game, youwill see how much fun it is.Pickleball is the fastest growing seniorsport and the new favorite among vibrantseniors because it provides: a good cardioworkout, offering more exercise than golfor bocce; camaraderie of friendly players,who play in an open format; a sport mucheasier to learn and requiring less initialskill than others such as tennis; a smallercourt size that more readily accommodatesthose with joint replacement orother issues, if you can run three stepsyou can play; and minimal cost to learn –lessons are free and equipment needed isfurnished, only sport shoes and a bottleof water are required.Pickleball is a relatively safe sport,similar to other court sports. (The onlyinjuries in past two years have requiredno more than a band-aid).We currently play several morningsand 6 p.m. on Sundays. 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24 The World News® September 2009ShuffleboardRobert RiedemanSummer shuffleboard ended at theend of August. Play took place on Mondayand Thursday mornings. Charlie Lentz reportsthat there was a good turnout mostMondays and Frank Dubay says that theThursday numbers were more modest.Dodging raindrops was a problem someof the time. Summer play has been replacedas of September by the regular fallschedule, which will continue throughoutPhoto by Robert RiedemanFrank Dubay gets off a shotduring Thursday morning play.the winter and spring. The playing daysalong with the captains and co-captainsof each group are outlined below:Monday - 9:30 a.m.Captain: Tom CullumCo-Captain: Bob SchuckMonday - 1:30 p.m.Captain: Lou FisherCo-Captain: John MatayaTuesday - 1 p.m.Captain: Joe VeresCo-Captain: Jim LynamWednesday - 1:30 p.m.Captain: George HajjarCo-Captain: Lou CrudeleThursday - 9:30 a.m.Captain: Jack SmithCo-Captain: Frank DubayFriday - 9:30 a.m.Captain: Andy BullochCo-Captain: Daisy RowellA good plan for any residents who arethinking about joining the club would beto stop by the courts at any of the abovetimes to get a feel for how club playworks. Instruction is available for beginningparticipants as well as experiencedplayers, if desired. If a new player wishesto have a more formal introduction to thegame, he or she may call our play instructor,John Mataya at 237-9692. Those whodesire more information may call FrankDubay at 236-6638 or Robert Riedemanat 861-1501.Shuffleboard is a game of skill, whichis very enjoyable. So come on down tothe courts (behind the Health & RecreationBuilding). Who knows – you may gethooked. We have club meetings two orthree times a year followed by a luncheonand entertainment under the direction ofour very capable social director, HeleneSternberger.As of this writing, members John Matayaand Vern Uzzell are in San Franciscotaking part in the National ShuffleboardTournament where they are playing inboth singles and doubles.The next general membership meetingwill be held on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 11a.m. in the Health & Recreation Ballroom.Stay tuned for more details on this event.BilliardsRichard ImpresaThis column will begin to addresswhat I consider the second most importantshot in pool, the break shot.A successful break shot will accomplishthree things. First, it will pocket atleast one ball. Second, it will leave the cueball in the middle of the table for a goodfollow up shot, and third will allow you tocontrol the table by continuing to shoot.In eight ball, there is an added advantageof allowing you to decide which balls(solid or striped) you want to choose (thiswill be discussed in greater detail in a futurearticle when we talk about the differentgames and their idiosyncrasies).The first element in a good break isyour stance. For the break, your stanceshould be a little more open than yourshooting stance (i.e., feet further apartfor a more solid base) and you shouldstand more upright than usual. These twoelements will allow your body to delivermaximum power to the cue ball.BocceBob WoodsThe bocce board held its first meetingthe first Monday of August; there was agood turnout of officers. The first item onthe agenda was opening day of bocce forthe 2009-2010 season, with the first ballbeing rolled on Oct. 12.Emergency After-HoursPhone Number236-OTOW (236-6869)Now that I’ve mentioned the word“power” I need to explain that power, orspeed, is not the only answer to a successfulbreak shot. In my opinion, accuracyis more important. Studies have shownthat “speed kills” when over applied to abreak shot. Many studies reported thata cue ball will jump off the table whencontacting a cushion while traveling at29 MPH or more. Don’t laugh, driving 29MPH in the passing lane on SR 200 is slow(to some of us) but the force it takes tomake a cue ball go from a dead stop to 29MPH in less than approximately five-feetis formidable.Accuracy, in this case, can be definedas hitting the selected object ball full onwith the cue ball, that is, not off to oneside or another but dead on. Don’t eventhink about applying english (sidespin) onthe cue ball until you are well advanced inyour break game, it will inevitably resultin an off center hit of the object ball, andgreatly increase your chance of scratching.When the object ball is hit dead on, ittransfers almost a full 100% of the forceof the cue ball to the rest of the rack causingthe balls to scatter. While it is true,a harder (faster) shot would increase theforce; it is also true that even the minimalamount of inaccuracy will drastically decreasethe force applied to the rack.Practice is the only way you can determinethe speed at which you personallyare able to maintain a full face hit on theobject ball. Once you’ve got that downyou’ve licked the hardest aspect of thebreak shot.In a future column, I’ll get into someother aspects of the break shot e.g. cueball placement, physics of the rack andbreak, etc.Until then, keep stroking and keepyour tip dry.The board discussed the new rules ofplay for the bocce league, which will takeeffect immediately and those rules willbe posted on the inside of the shed door.There was a little discussion on the rulesbut everything was hammered out.The board would like to extend a heartythank you to four folks in the bocce organizationwho spent many hours draftingup the new rules. They are Kathy Sickler,Lorraine Staby, Karen McNeeley and LouCrudele. Again, thank you.For a matter of interest, the board votedunanimously to have a breakfast insteadof a banquet. Right now, we are lookingfor a Saturday morning at the MethodistChurch on SW 103rd Street. 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September 2009 The World News® 25A beautiful rose quilt with matching pillowcase.Sewing BeesLinda LohrThe Sewing Bees’ mission statement:To provide a token of comfort to theneedy children of Marion County.The president of our group, MarcyAskenase, decided to add up the numberof items we have made and donated yearto-date.There were 223 quilts, 223 totebags, 61 pillowcases, 80 stuffed animalsand 75 ditty bags! That is a whopping662 handmade items! We have been thebusiest sewers around and have been soexcited to see the end results go to needychildren in Marion County.SunshineQuiltersAnn WeldishoferWe are not holding a business meetingin August this year, and the Septembermeeting will be on the 15th.It may seem that we have taken thesummer off, but this is far from the truth!We are busy every week at our meetingroom, mostly working on projects thatwill be offered for sale at the Oct. 17 CraftShow. We will have two gorgeous tablesfull of holiday-themed items! We look forwardto seeing a lot of buyers there!In the meantime, there are a lot ofnotices coming out every day about upcomingquilt shows. They usually beginin September and go all the way throughspring. Hopefully, we will be able to attendmany of these. These shows are thevenues we use as a source of ideas, inspirationand many new techniques, andnot just as a fun day out, though they arethat, too. So, we keep up with what is newand different in our old craft.We invite anyone in On Top of theWorld to join us and see what we areabout. We meet every Tuesday morning inthe Art Room of the Arts & Crafts Building,and most times, there are stitchersthere after lunch.Our business meetings are at 1 p.m.,usually on the first Tuesday of the month.Come and enjoy our kind of fun!Photo by Linda LohrUpdated guidelines were recently reviewedand members voted to acceptthem. At the August meeting (fourthThursday of the month), copies of theguidelines were given to each member andthe annual dues of $10 were collected.On Aug. 6 and 13, member, FrancesPenney led interested participants inmaking coasters from five-inch quiltingsquares.We recently sent a letter to the editorof the Ocala Star-Banner letting the communityknow who we are and what wedo. A request was made for donationsof material, thread, embroidery threadand fiberfill. The response has been overwhelming!We are blessed to live in such agiving community. We received many donationsso far with more to come in thefuture.On Thursday, Sept. 17, from 10 a.m.to 1 p.m., On Top of the World will holdits annual Club Fair at the Health & RecreationBuilding. The Sewing Bees willbe there with samples of our creations.Please stop by and chat! We would love tohave you as a new member.Donations of material goods are alwayswelcome. Monetary donations are used topurchase the batting for the quilts. Pleasecontact Marcy at 854-1181 or Lee Ann at854-7205, if you are interested in donatingor joining our group. Thank you forall your support.Artistic Crafts& GiftsLoretta TroutmanAfter what seemed a long holiday, wewill enjoy getting back to setting up ourtables in the Health & Recreation Ballroomon Tuesday, Sept. 8. Our handcrafteditems are for sale every Tuesday morningfrom 9 a.m. to noon. It is a convenientway to shop for gifts and items for yourhome.Dot Tripp is ready with her offer of afree gift to our first 10 customers makinga purchase any Tuesday morning inSeptember.If you are a crafter and would like tojoin our group, please call Rene Beck fordetails.We are aiming for at least 50 participantsper drive this winter and we are offto a good start. But we still need help.The next drive will be in the Health &Recreation parking lot on Monday, Oct. 5,from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Please stop inand bring a friend or neighbor. Thanks toall donors!The HappyHookersCarole ToyeI can’t believe it’s September already;where did the year go? Our ladies arevery busy with many projects. Linda Lohris making beautiful and unusual greetingcards; Carol Berta is busy making Christmasornaments; and Carol Lopez is tryingto finish a latch hook rug she inheritedfrom someone. Does anyone rememberwhen we used to be called the Rug andLatch Hook group?Tomoko Albert is working on a needlepointproject of a traditional Japanesewoman, very pretty. Tomoko also uneartheda knitting project she had packedaway when she moved here. The patternis very different and pretty, but now theproblem is to find the directions so shecan finish it. If she can’t, we have severalgood knitters who will be able to helpher.Jackie Nolte finished an intricatelyknitted mint green baby blanket. Jackiealways makes blankets with different patterns;she says she gets tired of makingthe same pattern all the time. Ruth Rasmussenbrings this very detailed needlepointto work on. How she manages tonot make a mistake with all the talkingthat goes on is unbelievable.On Thursday, Sept. 17, there will bethe Club Fair at the Health & RecreationBuilding and we will have a table displayingour work, stop by and check us out.Tip: Working on an afghan in the summermonths can make your legs warmso put the afghan in an old pillowcase,keeps it clean and your legs don’t get aswarm. This hint is compliments of RosalieGrubowski. Sounds like a great idea tome.Oct. 5 will be our next luncheon butwe haven’t made a decision yet where itwill be. If you are interested in attending,call Maureen Wolfe, 861-6117, she will bemaking the reservations.Come join us on Monday afternoons inthe Ceramics Room; we meet from 1:30to 3 p.m. and go out to lunch every othermonth. We’re a very congenial group ofwomen who have many varied interests.Hope to see you!Emergency After-HoursPhone Number236-OTOW (236-6869)Rubber StampingGreeting CardsBev TaylorWe are continuing to meet through thesummer. Although our numbers are less,we are having fun and leaving each meetingwith a new bit of knowledge.Marie Johnson was our project directorfor this month. What more appropriatefor a “Mainer” than a card stampedwith a Maine lighthouse? The lighthousewas colored with our choice of medium,trim, layered and attached to a card front.We could then choose any sentiment forthe intended occasion.Our second card was a double pocketcreation made from an 8-1/2” x 11” pieceof double-sided paper. It is amazing whatcan be done with a few folds. This canbe used for any occasion. Marie chose tomake it a birthday card using balloons asan embellishment.Each month, a list of supplies neededfor the meeting is furnished by the persondoing that month’s project prior tothe meeting.Come by and visit us at the Club Fair inthe Health & Recreation Ballroom on Sept.17. We will have samples of what we havedone.Submit Articles by E-mail tootownews@otowfl.comJOYEvangelicalLutheran Churchwww.joyocala.orgjoyocala@embarqmail.comSunday Worship: 8:15 a.m. and 11 a.m.Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.Wednesday Evening Worship: 6:45 p.m.Nursery ProvidedEdward Holloway, Senior Pastor7045 SW 83rd Pl., Ocala(352) 854-4509BloodmobileDon PixleyWe enjoyed a slight increase in thenumber of donors over last month; so, atleast we are headed in the right direction.We should do much better for our Octoberdrive when our snowbirds return.We had five good citizens give to ALYX:James Bowles, Carol De Young, MitchellGhoca, Raymond Governatori and MichaelNorton.Those reporting for regular donationswere: Jane Bauer, Elliot Bedrosian, PatriciaBedrosian, Catherine Bennett, GeorgeBorgia, George Brown, Guy Bruno, LindaBruno, Delores Buchan, Kyle Bushaw,Kay Chandler, Margitta Claterbos, DonConroy, Oscar Fernandez, Helen Finney,Rosalie Fridell, Joy Harter, Henry Hawkins,John Hood, Robert Kawalec, LindaKoenig, Edward La Londe, Nancy Ludvik,Arlene Rigg, Lorraine Rourke, PatriciaRussell and Sara Sommer. 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26 The World News® September 2009WorldTravelerBill ShampineLast May, this column contained a discussionon the New Seven Wonders of theWorld. One of those sites was Machu Picchu,located in Peru. John and Jane Bauer(Providence residents) recently returnedfrom a trip to Peru, which included a visitto this fascinating Incan city.Machu Picchu (“Old Peak”) is one of themost famous artifacts of the Incan Empire.It is located in south-central Peru, about43 miles northwest of Cuzco, the old Incancapital. Often referred to as “The LostCity of the Incans,” it is built on the topof a ridge in the Andean Mountains at anelevation of about 8,000 feet.Although there are many theories, noone really knows why the Incan EmperorPachacuti built the city in 1462 in sucha remote location. Its remoteness did,however, protect it from the Spanish conquistadoreswho came to Peru in the late1400s and early 1500s in search of goldand other riches. Smallpox and harsh governanceby the Spanish ultimately led tothe destruction of the Incan Empire.The city eventually fell into disuse andwas abandoned in the late 1500s. Becausethe Spanish never found Machu Picchu, itwas not destroyed, and now is one of themost important archaeological sites inSouth America.There is some evidence that the remainsof Machu Picchu were discoveredas early as 1867 and visited in 1901 andJohn and Jane Bauer at Machu Picchu, Peru.1906. It did not become famous, however,until it was “discovered” in 1911 by HiramBingham, an American historian employedby Yale University, and then featuredin the April 1913 issue of NationalGeographic magazine. Zoom—instant celebrity!The uniqueness of Machu Picchu liesin the fact that it is such a well-preservedexample of the Incan culture during itsheyday. The city supported about 500people at its zenith and was completelyself-sufficient.The Incans terraced enough of the landsurrounding the city to meet their agriculturalneeds. Natural springs met theirwater supply needs and a complex canalsystem moved the water to where it wasneeded for crops, fountains and homeuse. After hiking a bit of the Inca Trail, theBauers believethe residentsmust have hadp h e n o m e n a llegs and lungs!The Bauerswere impressedwith the constructionof thebuildings. Assome of the beststonemasons inthe world, theIncans groundthe buildingblocks to thepoint wherethey fit togetherso well therewas no need formortar.John alsopointed out that design details such astrapezoidal doors and windows, strategicPhoto by John Bauertilting and inclination of walls, and periodicuse of “L”-shaped blocks to tie wallstogether, helped make the constructionhighly earthquake resistant.One of the primary functions of MachuPhoto by John BauerA detailed view of some of the intricatestone work in Machu Picchu, Peru.Picchu seemsto be one ofastronomicalobservatory.The IntihuatanaStone, commonlycalled“The HitchingPost of theSun,” is a largecubical blockof stone witha rectangularpillar of stonerising from thetop. At middayon March 21and Sept. 21,the equinoxes,the sun will bedirectly abovethe pillar andcast no shadow, thus fixing two points ofthe calendar.

September 2009 The World News® 27WilliamsburgCruise ClubFred O’blenisWelcome aboard; September is hereand fall will soon be here with cooler days.Just to let everyone know our cruises areopen to all On Top of the World Communitiesand their families and friends.Just three more months and we will beon the Freedom of the Seas for our Dec. 6On theRoad AgainBob WoodsAs of this writing you have probablynoticed that no lengthy trips are beingshown on channel 17 & 19, only day tripsand from what I have been told these announcementswill only be shown for twoweeks, or at least that’s what I was toldfrom our Activities Office.You are going to have to rely on theWorld News for lengthy trips and cruises.Due to a couple of recent cancellations,I have a few seats available for the Nashvilletrip in October. Hurry, if you wouldlike to be part of this trip. I also have afew seats remaining for the short threeday/two-nighttrip to Jacksonville, AmeliaIsland and St. Augustine.There are a few inside and outside cabinsstill available at the advertised price.cruise. This cruise is sold out but the incredibleOasis of the Seas will be celebratingits launch in December 2009.This will be the largest ship ever builtfor Royal Caribbean or any other cruiseline. An architectural marvel at sea, Oasisof the Seas will be the first ship to tourRoyal Caribbean’s new neighborhoodconcept of seven themed areas, rangingfrom central park to the youth zone. Enjoythe aqua theater at sea, where youcan sunbathe during the day and watchshows at night. Don’t miss the rising tidebar, the first moving bar at sea that spansthree decks and overlooks the incrediblecentral park.There’s something for everyone onthis ship. We have just about sold out, sogive us a call and we will see if we can stillfind cabins at a good price for you.As of yet, I do not have all the informationon cabins and transportation for ourfall 2010 cruise on Carnival’s new shipThe Dream. I should have all the informationby the time you read this article. Callme at 237-6367 or read my column in theOctober issue of the World News. Pleasedon’t wait too long, because this will sellout fast as well as the seating on the bus.Until next time, fair winds and followingseas.At present, all the balcony cabins at thespecial price are sold out but the Freedomof the Seas still has a few of those balconiesat a higher price. If you would like togo on this cruise departing Port Carnivalon Jan. 24, give me a call.Again, I am almost sold out for theWashington, D.C. trip in April 2010 and Ido have some seats still remaining for theNew Orleans coach trip in May 2010. I amwaiting for prices for the Memphis coachtrip in September 2010 as well as theplanned trip in November to the SmokyMountains. I have been asked about a tripto Niagara Falls next year and I will beworking on that trip which will be a ninedayjaunt taking in many sights on bothsides of the border.Last month, I mentioned a cruise onthe Radiance of the Seas departing Jan.24, 2010 from San Diego, down the MexicanRivera, Costa Rica, traversing the entirePanama Canal and then heading toColumbia, Grand Cayman and then intoTampa. Sound interesting? We will departOn Top of the World and head for eitherOrlando or Tampa airport, fly out to SanDiego where we will spend two nights andhave a chance to explore that great Californiacity. I am waiting for prices fromairlines and hopefully Royal CaribbeanCruise Lines will come down a little ontheir prices for this cruise. Stateroomshave been blocked out for this trip. If youthink you might be interested, please callme. You are under no obligation.For information and flyers on any ofmy trips, please call me at 854-0702, rememberyou are under no obligation andall deposits on coach trips are fully refundableup to about 30 days before departure.Travel ToppersJo SwingTravel Toppers strives to make ourlives interesting and fun by arrangingtrips to a variety of places. We visit museums,see shows and go to different attractions.We do this at the best-cost possible.The trips are open to all On Top ofthe World residents. Our trips have runthe gamut from same day trips to venuessuch as the Show Palace in Hudson,to two and three day overnight trips toplaces such as Tallahassee, and other citiesin the Florida/Georgia area. We alsohave gone on seven or more day cruisesand land tours.September is busy for Travel Toppers.We have three trips going this month. Wehave added a trip on Thursday, Sept. 10,to see “Squabbles” at Ed Fletcher’s EarlyBird Dinner Theater in Clearwater. Thecost is $56 and includes buffet, show,transportation and tips for driver andmeal. The coordinator is Margaret Paris.Sept. 17 is the date for one of our popularshopping trips. This time we will visitWestfield Brandon Shopping Center. Thiswill cost $19 for bus and tip for driver.The new coordinator is Linda Hein. Theshopping trips are always popular and fillup fast.On Sept. 30, we will travel to Tampa tovisit the Florida Aquarium and the WildDolphin Eco-Tour. The Eco-Tour itself is90 minutes long. Cost is $49, which includesadmission to the aquarium, Eco-Tour, transportation and tip for driver.Call Joan Connolly for availability.SinglesClubLorraine SerwanThe board and committee chairs metin August to plan activities for our meetingsand outings. We keep trying to comeup with new ideas and excursions to interest,excite and delight you.Thursday, Oct. 15 we visit the beautifulSunken Gardens in St. Petersburg. There isan optional 3/4-mile guided walking tour.Included in the $35 cost is a box lunchfrom Panera, admission, bus and tip fordriver. Linda Hein is the coordinator.On Thursday, Oct. 22, we have a trip tothe Show Palace Dinner Theater in Hudsonto see the delightful musical, “Fiddleron the Roof.” Cost for this trip is $60 andwill include buffet, show, transportationand tips for driver and meal. The coordinatoris Glo Hutchings.Reservations will start Monday, Sept.21 for the shopping trip to Ellenton PrimeOutlets in Ellenton, Fla. This trip will beMonday, Nov. 9. Being before Christmas,this trip is always popular. The cost is $23and includes bus and tip for driver. Foodwill be on your own. Kathy Brouillard willbe the coordinator.Also in November, there will be anothertrip to Ed Fletcher’s Early Bird DinnerTheater. We will see a comedy/mysterycalled “Anybody for Murder.” The cost is$56, which includes buffet, show, bus andtips for driver and meal. Allan Rickards isthe coordinator.While it seems a long time off, reservationsare being taken for the revue “ForbiddenBroadway - Musical Parodies” beingpresented on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010.The show will be seen at the CFCC PerformingArts Center in Lecanto. The costis $39, includes show, bus and tips fordriver. Food will be on your own.We have two cruises for 2010. One is anEastern Caribbean cruise Saturday, Dec.4 to Saturday, Dec. 11 going out of PortCanaveral. Ports to be visited are Nassau,St. Thomas, and Phillipsburg, St. Martin.Prices range from $649 per person insidecabin to $979 per person for a balcony.The ship is the Norwegian Sun. Call AllanRickards for more information.We also have a New England cruise goingout of New York, Saturday, Oct. 2 toSaturday, Oct. 9 on the Carnival Glory,pending interest. If you think you mightenjoy this cruise, call Allan Rickards, coordinator.Travel Toppers meetings are the firstWednesday of the month at the ArborConference Center, Suite A. The nextmeeting will be Sept. 2. Since it is a welcomeback from summer break, refreshmentswill be served.Until then, happy travels to all.This year marks a milestone for theSingles Club; it’s our 25th anniversary.We’ll celebrate with a special luncheonin October. Please plan to join us for thisspecial day.The Singles Club meets each monthon the second Thursday at 2 p.m. in theArbor Conference Center, Suites G and H.Our meeting this month will be on Sept.10.Membership dues of $10 will need tobe paid at this meeting. Bring a friend andjoin us!Social ClubMort MeretskyI’m sure everybody enjoyed themselvesat our picnic.I’m just as sure everyone is eager toget back to some serious card playing afterhaving two months off. 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28 The World News® September 2009Red HatSocietyVivian BrownWell gals, it’s that time again and fall isnipping at our heels, ready or not. Do youhave your dress, your best lace tableclothand china for the table for the Red HatGala on Sunday, Oct. 18 in the Health &Recreation Ballroom?The Queen’s meeting is Sept. 14 and allshould try to attend. By the way, are youworking on your chapter’s presentationfor the PJ Party?The Razzle-Dazzle Red HatDamesWe are getting ready for fall and the“Red Hat Gala.” It’s our time to razzleand dazzle everyone, like our name says.Don’t be shy; the more glitter and sparkle,the better! So, let’s do it up right!Pat Fitzgerald is our hostess for Septemberand at this meeting, we will finalizeour “tablescape” and all other details.Come on ladies, “we’re not getting older,we’re getting better everyday in everyway!”Love you all and God bless. QM VivianBrownThe Glitzy GalsCafe on the Avenue in Crystal Riverwas the choice of our hostesses PaulaGuildford and Kitty Wills for our outing.A variety of delicious foods includingyummy desserts were enjoyed.QM Mary Curry won the prize and weall received a bag of chocolates and othersweets. Shopping at some of the localshops followed.Some of our group will be attendingand participating in the “Red Hat Gala” atthe Hilton.The popular Christmas list is out andshopping for items to fill our list is funand sometimes challenging.“You cannot always control what goeson outside, but you can always controlwhat goes on inside.” QM Mary Curry byJanet WahlThe Blazing BonnetsWe met last month at The Pub andenjoyed the food and getting acquaintedwith each other. A lot still has to be doneto get us organized where everyone canmeet. Some of our girls are still away forthe summer.A Red Hat Bling party was held at theQueen’s home. Some Red Hatters fromother groups came, making the houselook like Macy’s during a sale. The partywas a success.In August, we attended the mystery teaat the Tea Plantation at Sumter Landing.We haven’t planned our Septemberouting yet; but we’re looking forward tothe Queen’s meeting to get ready for theRed Hat Gala. Hats off to Queen Mary Curryand Queen Betty Thayer for taking onthis event.The Bonnets are planning a hat decoratingclass in the near future that will bediscussed at the Queen’s meeting as newbusiness.Remember; keep your hat on your headand dessert on your mind at all times. Forinformation, call 873-8948. QM Mary VanasseThe Red GemsSince we heard a couple of years agothat someone anonymously picked up thecheck for a party of Red Hatters in a restaurant,someplace, and that it had happenedagain right here in Ocala, we wonderedif we could be so lucky. Wouldn’tit be fun?!We enjoyed our visit to the OutbackSteakhouse with our host Janet Stewart.Although less than half of our membershipwas here to attend, it was a livelyevent. We loved the scented candles shebrought for each of us.Queen Billie will host our August luncheon.She has invited us to her homeafterwards to discuss the fall festival.This is to be a special event and from theplanned details, it sounds like it will bevery special. QM Billie Giles by LorettaTroutmanPlease send your chapter’s activitiesvia e-mail to: vivjcb@cfl.rr.com by theeighth of the month. For more information,call 291-0246.Mah JonggMary EhleWe will be teaching Mah Jongg againstarting on Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 12:30p.m. in Suite A of the Arbor ConferenceCenter. You need to call me at 873-7507to pre-register. The class fee is $10. Comeout and learn. You will love it.Now for all those who already play,the tournament is on Oct. 3. I am gettingnervous because so few of you have sentin your reservation. Call me for more details.I need to know how many are playing.Jokers to you.World News DeadlineNoon, 13th of the monthWomenof the WorldTerri MolnarWomen of the World is a service andsupport organization. We truly believe inthe giving spirit. While our club is quitelarge, we openly welcome women fromevery part of On Top of the World tojoin us. Our philosophy encourages eachmember to take ownership in the club byparticipating. There is always room formore pairs of helping hands!At our meetings, we often hear, “Ifeveryone does a little bit, no one has todo it all.” It is the reason behind addinga new committee to the board: “specialadvisors.” The members of this committeeare: Andrea Flannery, Carla Margi andPaula Smith.Paula has lived in On Top of the Worldfor three years with her husband, Richie.Her caring and nurturing personalitysparked a career in the medical profession.Paula avidly plays Mah Jongg! Sheloves to read, travel, cook and bake. Whenasked about Women of the World, Paula’simmediate response was, “it gives her agood feeling to know we’re helping peopleand that the other members feel thesame.” Paula is most often found at thedonation tables at our meetings.The annual “Rags to Riches” sale willbe held on Friday, Oct. 23 at the ArborConference Center. We are quite fortunateto have our co-chairs returning foranother successful run. Lorraine Paszekand Lois Nix are the “mavens of merchandise!”The good news continues: we will havethe use of Erika Winkler’s garage for earlydrop-offs, which is located at 8525-DSW 90 Lane (1 to 4 p.m., Mondays andWednesday from Sept. 10 through Oct.22).Lorraine (Lo) and her husband, Tom,have lived in On Top of the World for fiveyears. They were attracted to the area becauseof its central location and the greatgolfing. Before moving to Ocala, Lo led anextremely busy life raising five active children.Still, she found time to plant andharvest a half-acre garden while workingat an auto auction agency. Lo is aninvolved grandmother of 14 and an avidMah Jongg player. She is quite accomplishedat computer generated photo creationsand playing the accordion. Lo enjoysour club, because it “helps so manyand is appreciated greatly by the variousrecipients.”Lois Nix was born, raised and educatedin Brooklyn. She lived in the AdirondackMountains before moving to Ocala 25years ago. She moved to On Top of theWorld in 1991, then, moved back over thefence to Pine Run Estates, and finally returnedto our community in 2006. Lois’professional life was one of social services.Lois’ hobbies are buying and resellingstuff, auctions and flea markets. Herquiet times are spent reading and playinggames on the computer. When she justwants to get away, she takes off in hermotor home, heading to the west coast ofFlorida. In answer to why she belongs toWOW, Lois responded: “I always admiredthe spirit of WOW, the giving hearts of thewomen of On Top of the World, the generoustime spent with the younger generation,the monetary support to agenciesthat serve the needs of others. The friendshipsthat I have made, the fun, the senseof belonging to a wonderful communityand most of all, the knowledge that WOWis always there.”We thrive because of our volunteers.The volunteer table will hold many opportunitiesfor you to become more involved.Please check out the lists whenyou attend our first meeting of the 2009-2010 year on Friday, Sept. 4 at 1 p.m. inthe Arbor Conference Center, Suites E, F,G and H. Come early to renew friendshipsand make new acquaintances.If you haven’t already paid your dues,stop by the membership table, which willbe managed by Sharon Wasmund, secondvice-president and her committee: LorrainePaszek, Andy Flannery, Judy Harmonand Sharon Newberg. The new programfor the upcoming year is availablethere, too.Photo by Bob WoodsHelen Deluca in Williamsburg purchased a 35-cent pottedimpatience about five years ago. Year after year, the seeds fromthat plant germinate in her patio between the patio blocks.

September 2009 The World News® 29IrishAmerican ClubBob O’NealIt’s the beginning of the end of thesummer (samhradh, pronounced SOWroo—gofigure) in Ireland but you wouldnever believe it by the temperatures. Justa random glance of the Dublin weather inJuly came up with an average of 64 degrees.I’ve been told that Seattle weathercomes close to Dublin weather in bothprecipitation and temperature. It was 108degrees in Seattle and 63 degrees in Dublinon July 29. I may have to re-visit thattheory.Tom and Bridget Hughes, long time OnTop of the World residents, gave our clubinstant credibility when they attended ourfirst meeting in 2001. Tom is from CountyGalway and Bridget is from CountyMonaghan. He came to the United Statesin 1953 and worked 40 years with Citibankin New York City. Bridget followedsix years later and worked as an RN in anumber of New York hospitals. They metat Tom’s uncle’s house and in 1960 wentback to Ireland to get married. They hadfive children, four daughters and a son.Since 1973, Tom and Bridget havespent some or all of their summers in anIrish conclave in the Catskills known as“Four Green Fields.” Here’s how it was describedin a 2008 travelogue: “The IrishKingdom in the Northeast Catskills. Thearea altogether is remote. The main thingof note is a large ski operation in Windham.Just north of there is a town calledDurham, where there is a notable Irishcultural center, with music, performancesand classes. Probably the most notablething of all is the Irish identity of thearea. It is like a living Irish theme park.There are signposts in Gaelic, shamrockson business signs and a lot of restaurantsand motels called Hogan’s, Gavin’s, Mickey’s,the Four Green Fields and like that.People have brogues.”Following a trip to Rome (and an audiencewith the Pope) and then Ireland,they returned to On Top of the World fora brief time before leaving for their 36thyear in Four Green Fields. Brogues? Ohyeah and don’t they fit right in?And for each and everyone: “May joyand peace surround you, contentmentlatch your door, and happiness be withyou now and bless you evermore.”Mac / PC Tipof the MonthSherry SurdamThis month’s Mac tip is not really aMac tip but a universal one. Do you everfind you have several applications or filesopen at the same time, working on oneand then another? Switching usually involvesmoving the mouse to the dock (ortaskbar in Windows) and clicking on theone we want to work on next. Occasionallythere will be so many items open atonce that we can’t see the one we want!When that happens it can be very annoying.However, there is a very easy methodfor switching applications and documentsfrom one to another without mousing tothe dock or taskbar and it seems that veryfew people are aware of this simple keyboardshortcut! When you want to changefrom one item to another (an applicationor a file – it doesn’t matter because theywill all be available using this method),here is all you need to do:For Mac: Press and hold Commandthen press tab.For PC: Press and hold Ctrl (control)then press tab.A window will pop up showing everythingthat’s open. Continue to hold theCommand or Ctrl button and press tabrepeatedly until the one you want is highlightedand let go of the Command or Ctrlkey. That application or file will pop tothe front and you can continue to work.ItalianAmerican ClubJerome CaudaThe club will resume meetings in September.Hope everyone had an enjoyableand exciting summer.At the August board meeting, plans fora Columbus Day restaurant dinner in Octoberwere discussed. Location and timewill be announced at the Sept. 1 meeting.Other plans that will be presented includea Christmas potluck party in Decemberand a President’s pizza party in February.As further information becomes available,it will be posted in future articles.A special meeting is scheduled for November.Members will be asked to bring agift for a serviceman/woman. These giftscan be wrapped as long as a tab is attachedstipulating contents and whether it’s for aman or woman. The gifts collected will bedonated to Operation Shoe Box. This is inlieu of a members Christmas grab bag. Alist of suggested items will be available atthe September meeting.I spent the greater part of June andJuly visiting my father’s hometown locatedin the foothills of the Alps, right inthe middle of some of the best vineyardsin Piedmont.Part of my trip included a side tripto Biella, home of my maternal grandmother’sfamily. Looking for family attachments,I did find the name Manfred/Manfreddo could be related. After 10generations, it becomes a little bit hard toprove relationships.From there, I traveled via St. Vincent,Chattilon onto Aosta the beginning of theItalian high Alps. The town is a historicaltreasure dating back to about 200 A.D.The end of the trip was to Courmayeurthe premier ski resort in Italy. I stoppedat the base of Mount Blanc (Monte Bianco)before returning to my father’s hometown.My stay ended in Milan before flyinghome.The first meeting is scheduled forTuesday, Sept. 1 in the Arbor ConferenceCenter, Suites E and F. Refreshments willbe available at 2:30 p.m. and the meetingwill begin at 3 p.m.GermanAmerican ClubJudy DunnWelcome back German American ClubMembers. Hope everyone had a wonderfulsummer, whether traveling or enjoyingour Florida sunshine.We look forward to a year filled withnew programs and hospitality. Our Septembermeeting will be held on Tuesday,Sept. 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the Arbor ConferenceCenter, Suite E. A high school groupwill entertain us followed by dessert andcoffee.Don’t forget our Oktoberfest trip toHelen, Georgia from Oct. 7 to 9.If you are looking for a club to joinwhere you can make new friends and enjoyGerman hospitality, please come toour meetings. You need not be of Germanancestry. All are welcome.HandicapEquipmentHandicap equipment is loaned free toOn Top of the World residents duringtheir convalescent term—walkers,crutches, canes or wheelchairs. Formore information, call the Health &Recreation Department at 854-8707.Photo by Jim ChandlerMarion County Stuff the Bus Program received a $500 donationfrom the Fleet Reserve Association, Citrus Branch 186 and itsLadies Auxiliary.Stuff the Bus DonationPresenting a donation of $500 to theMarion County Stuff the Bus Programfrom the members of the Fleet ReserveAssociation, Citrus Branch 186 and itsLadies Auxiliary is Bob Woods, FRA president.The presentation was made to KayChandler representing the Kingdom ofthe Sun Chapter of the Military OfficersBy Bo b Wo o d sWo r l d Ne w s Wr i t e rAssociation of America who is in partnerswith the Marion County School BoardHomeless Children Program and othermilitary veterans groups.Operation Stuff the Bus travels aroundMarion County collecting new school suppliesand other items for children in needto start the new school year.Expires 09/30/09 Expires 09/30/09 Expires 09/30/09

30 The World News® September 2009Photo by Anne MerrickTorben Jensen, Em Jones, Patti Kirschner and Pat Woodburyattending chorus practice.ConcertChorusAnne MerrickThe kick-off potluck lunch took placeon Thursday, Aug. 27 at 11:30 a.m. inSuite H of the Arbor Conference Center.As usual, you could count on good foodfrom our members with a fabulous varietyof salads, sandwiches, desserts etc. Itwas great to visit with the folks we haven’tseen much during the break and catch upon all the news.We picked up our music for the holidayseason concert and are excited toget started on our practices, which occurevery Thursday morning from 10:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m. in the Health & RecreationBallroom.Lunch was preceded by auditions fornew members. If you have not yet auditioned,would like to be a part of thisgroup and can follow your line of musicin four part harmony, there is still time.Come to our first practice at 10 a.m. onThursday, Sept. 3.This group loves to sing, welcomes achallenge, is very supportive and enjoysputting on concerts for you folks. If youwould like to do this, come on out. Bebrave, nothing ventured, nothing gained.We are looking primarily for Tenors, Bassesand Altos but Sopranos are welcometoo.On Sept. 17, we will have a table at theClub Fair, which is held in the Health &Recreation Ballroom from 10 a.m. to 1p.m. Drop by and see what sort of musicwe sing. Our practice will be in Suite H inthe Arbor Conference center on that day.For information, call Anne at 732-0706.OriginalKaraoke GroupGeorge QuarantaGreetings to all music lovers. Our karaokesession was held at 7 p.m. in the CandlerHills Community Center on July 28.We had our usual singers: Judy, Rudy,Charley, Kathy, Gerry, Shirley, Tom, Tony,Jim, Norma, Bob, Pat, Donnie, Lori, Janet,Marie and George. Many wonderful songswere sung. Charlie and Kathy; Bob andNorma; Shirley and Kathy serenaded uswith their duets.Some of our singers have greatly improved.Also, I want to thank those thatcame and listened to our singers performand I hope you enjoyed yourselves. Wehave added more CDs to our collection.Our next karaoke session was at theArbor Conference Center on Aug. 13 andwill be reported in my next column. AllOn Top of the World residents and theirguests are welcome to come to our gatherings.For any information, call Georgeat 873-9667.One Who SingsNo Time ForHome Maintenance?HomeFIXology has raised the homehandyman business to a new level ofprofessionalism…and we’re in yourneighborhood! We know you’re busy, so letus knock a few items off that “To Do” list.Your business is important –quick response guaranteed!CALL NOW!352.237.1008By An n e t t e Sh a r p eOne who sings has joy to share,That floats in song to bless the air.Music inspires those who sing,And also, others listening.One who sings has a messageNone other can replace,In meaningful words and musicWhen inspiration is the goal,Song is poetry for the soul.Raise your voice in songs of praise,Enjoy singing all your days,Blend your praises with a choir.A joyful heart is God’s desire.To nourish the soul of one who singsNO JOBTOO SMALL!WE EVEN HAUL AWAY JUNKEach franchise Bonded, independently Insured owned and operatedLicensed, Bonded, InsuredKaraokeFriendsVivian BrownThere is so much news I don’t knowwhere to begin! Last month’s get together,we had so much fun. Charlie has been tryinghis new equipment out, and the soundis so very good that everyone who sangsounded great, and we all liked that. Rudycame and he brought cookies, thank you.We welcomed Caleb a new friend whosang “Only the Good Die Young” and others.Estelle came back and she sang, “Tiea Yellow Ribbon.” Norma and Bob wereback from vacation. Tari, Donnie, Kathy,Jimmy, Tom, Daryl, Shirley, Jackie, Viviansang and performed magnificently.September is going to be a busy monthRENEWED ◆ SURFACESWe specialize in repairing your concrete not just coloring over it!WE MAKE YOUR CONCRETE LOOK GOOD!By Re-Surfacing Your Concrete!Driveways ◆ Pool Decks ◆ Patios ◆ Garages ◆ Entrance Ways◆ Commercial Grade Quality ◆ Easy to Keep Clean◆ Mildew & Oil Resistant◆ Non-Skid Protection◆ Many Colors!PAVERSCleaned & Clear SealedLasts for Years!Mildew & Oil ResistantBrings Out the True ColorFamily Owned & OperatedSince 1972237-2796A Division of R.C. Cohn Constructionfor us, but we love it.Some of our friends will be performingfor the Italian American Club meetingon Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 3 p.m. in the ArborConference Center, Suites E and F. Wehave been practicing some Italian songsand are looking forward to it.We will be performing for the Womenof the World on Friday, Sept. 4 at 1:30p.m. in the Arbor Conference Center,Suites E, F, G and H. We will have a completelydifferent show, but I am sure theywill enjoy it.On Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 6 p.m. in the ArborConference Center, Suite G we will beperforming for the German Club. Again,we will have a completely different show,and we know they will like it.A group of friends recently went toGrand Lake Community House about ahalf hour up I-75. Donnie runs karaokethere on Tuesday evenings. It was the firsttime for me. We had such a great time.Donnie and his wife, Rose, were so verykind and thoughtful as well as everyonethere. I felt right at home and thoroughlyenjoyed myself. If anyone would like togo, just let me know, and I will tell youwhom to contact.If any club or organization would likeus to perform for them, please call me.We will be happy to do so.Remember, we meet the first and thirdMonday of the month in the Arbor ConferenceCenter, Suites E and F from 6:30to 9:30 p.m.Singing is so good for you. Until nextmonth, God bless and keep on singing.For information, call 291-0246.NEW CONCRETEWe Install New orReplace Old SlabsDriveways/Drive ExtensionsPatios/WalkwaysTotal Concrete ServiceLicensed & Insured #3803Dependable

September 2009 The World News® 31AnythingBut BlandChef Dave BlandWine 101Wine has become increasingly popularin the American lifestyle. In Europe,it is part of every meal and there is littlepomp and circumstance to it, they merelydrink it.Scientists believe that drinking oneglass of red wine per day for women andtwo glasses for men can lower the risk ofheart attack and even help to prevent inflammatorydisease.Although there is a lot of mystery andromance in the marketing of wine, hereare the facts:• Wine is fermented fruit juice.• Sugar plus yeast equals alcoholplus carbon dioxide.• Once fermented it transforms intocomplex flavors.• Through a technical process, wineis produced mostly the same way;although some wine is cheap andothers very costly.What Makes a Good Wine?• Good quality grapes or Vitis Vinifera,which is a European grapevariety where all fine wines derive.• A suitable growing location.• Farming expertise.• Favorable weather equals good orgreat wine; if all the planets align.Choosing a great wine without spendingtoo much can be challenging with allof the choices. Here are some tips to thinkabout when buying wine:• Use the web for advice or to buy.• Shop at Sam’s Club for incredibledeals.• Talk to the staff, they can let youknow of deals.• Know your budget and the occasion.• Look for sales but beware of greatsales; it could mean bad wine.• Look for lesser wines from a winery.• Buy a case if you love it; this willsave you money.Tasting Wine 101• Pour the wine allowing room inthe glass• Swirl the wine to allow it tobreathe• Use your nose to pick up aromas• Taste the wine with all of yourmouth• Breathe in air to add oxygen• Does the wine have finish?• Do you enjoy the wine?Here are six major varietals and theircharacteristics:Riesling is a light refreshing whitewine with a crisp acidity. Fruit aromasand flavors are subtle and with tree fruitof apples, peaches and citrus dependingon where it was grown. This wine pairswell with sushi and Chinese food.Sauvignon Blanc is a medium distinctivelyflavored wine with aromas of citrusfrom lemon to grapefruit. It grows well inCalifornia but best in New Zealand whereit has an earthier aroma. It has very littleoak. It goes well with seafood.Chardonnay is a full-bodied rich winewith a buttery, vanilla scent. Flavors canrange from pineapple and other tropicalfruit to tree fruit. This wine is oftenvery oaky and creamy. This wine is greatto drink alone or with chicken, pasta andanything with white cheese.Pinot Noir is a lighter delicate grapewith ripe cherry fruit. It is silky in themouth with some acidity. It has a nicesmoky nose with some earthiness likemushrooms with vanilla in the finish.This works well with lean steak, chicken,salmon and red pasta dishes.Merlot is a medium fuller bodied winewith aromas of plum, and dark berry.It leaves a velvety tannic finish on thetongue and goes well with spicy chickendishes, pork chops, pizza and filet mignon.Cabernet Sauvignon is an intensely flavoredwine with huge aroma of tobacco,leather and earth. It has jammy blackberriesin the fruit, black mission figs andcassis. You will note full velvet aroundthe tongue and cheek from the full tannins.This is why it ages so well. Thiswine is perfect with lamb, ribeye steak orgrilled veal chopsallows all members to meet other membersthey may not have met before. Thethree we usually have are Spring Fling,Summer Spectacular and a ChristmasParty. They are fun evenings for all attendees!Our club is currently looking for newmembers. If you are a couple who enjoyscooking food and entertaining peoplein your home, call Luke at 304-8104 formore information.ComputerClubSherry SurdamWell, it’s been a long, hot summer andhopefully cooler temperatures will soonbe on the way! It will certainly be a welcomerelief – I’ve about melted!No program schedule has been set asof the writing of this column so be sureto watch the website at www.cccocala.orgAmericanJewish ClubNorma SeidmanCome one, come all to reacquaint withold friends or get acquainted with newfriends. We have lots of exciting doingsplanned for the 2009-2010 season.If you like pizza, be sure to come toour first meeting on Sept. 13 at the ArborClub. Pizza plus lots of other goodies will“Personal Service Since 1954”• Auto • Home • Health • Golf CartFor fast, competitive rates,please call (352) 351-31116 Carl CourtBeverly Hills, FL 34465(352) 746-558020497 E. Pennsylvania Ave.Dunnellon, FL 34432(352) 489-2412for information on upcoming programsand/or other changes to the schedule.Most of you are aware that I primarilyuse a Mac computer these days and writea little Mac Tip column as well as thisone. Well, this month you Windows usersmight want to check out the Mac Tip asit is not just for Macs but works equallywell for Windows PCs.It came about because at a recentQ&A session a member complained thatwhen she had many applications and/orfiles open some of them would disappearfrom her task bar! In reality, they weren’tactually gone, just not visible! When youhave several items open, the taskbar cannotalways display them all (the numberdepends on the resolution of your screen)so windows will “stack” similar items orfiles. They are still available but you haveto locate them yourself. Check out theMac Tip to see how easy it is to do!All meetings are held at 9 a.m. at theArbor Conference Center, Suites B and Con Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Ifyou aren’t a member yet but want to seewhat we do, come on up and give us alook-see. I think you’ll find we have muchto offer both novices and users that aremore experienced!be served. Dues of $10 per member forthe year are due at this time.Be sure to stop in and see us at theClub Fair in the Health & Recreation Buildingon Sept. 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Youcan’t miss us, as we will be at the firsttable. Hope to see old members and meetnew ones at this time.Our first lunch bunch date is set forSept. 24 at Stumpknockers in Inverness,with an approximate departure time of11 a.m.Wishing all of our Jewish friends andneighbors a happy Rosh Hashanah and aneasy fast (if you fast) for Yom Kippur.www.feroinsurance.comFriendship Center atOn Top of the World8441 SW SR 200, Suite 117Ocala, FL 34481(352) 351-3111EXPERIENCED • PROFESSIONAL • THOROUGH • OLD FASHIONED SERVICE •Favorite RecipesDinner ClubLuke MullenLast month, I attempted to providean overview of what our club’s goal wasand included an example of a “favoriterecipe.”Basically, the idea is for members totake turns entertaining a group of dinersin their home for fine food, fun and entertainment.When you decide to becomea member, others and I will come up witha monthly schedule of how many dinnersare to be held. This is because we all havevarious items that result in our not beingable to attend our club dinner sometimes.When we know if you are available toattend a dinner, you will be matched withone of the hosts for that month. Naturally,if you are a new member, you wouldautomatically be a guest and not a host.This is done in order for you to get a feelabout how things happen at the dinners.Normally, at any given dinner, sinceeach participating couple will be providingsome type of prepared dish, activitiesget underway around 6 p.m. Cocktail hourgets started with hors d’ oeuvres preparedand brought by one of the guests.(The framework of the club is built uponthe idea that no one-member couple willever have to prepare all components ofthe meal.) Following this, a salad, eitherprepared by another guest or the host,is served. The host will then serve themain meal, with an accompanying dish,if appropriate, another guest couple hasprepared that. Following the main meal,the dessert, prepared by another guestcouple is served. This always ends upwith everyone having a great meal withoutanyone needing to prepare the entireundertaking!Some members occasionally have“theme dinners.” We have had Irish American,Greek, Italian, Spanish and Germandinners, to name a few. Club hosts arefree to decide if they want to host a “themedinner” or have a traditional meal.Additionally, for the past few years,we have had all-hands member’s dinners.This is where one club member graciouslyvolunteers to invite all members to theirhome on a regularly scheduled dinnernight. Again, the same idea applies wherethe host member does not have the overwhelmingeffort of preparing the entiremeal. Each member couple is asked tobring either two hors d’ oeuvres or twodesserts. 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32 The World News® September 2009Card Clubs & GamesMondayAfternoon BridgeEsther LangTuesdayNight DuplicateMarjorie BentonFridayNight BridgeJack & Mickey MartinJuly 131: Joyce Walchek & Marge Starrett; 2: Phyllis &Joe Zwick; 3: Bruce & Marjorie Benton.July 201: Ida Rosendahl & Carol Thompson; 2: BettyMorris & Fran Griswold; 3: Joyce Walchek &Marge Starrett.July 271: Joan Lord & Mary Carol Geck; 2: EleanorGiardina & Carol Thompson; 3:Esther Lang&Phyllis Bressler.Aug. 31: Caryl Rosenberger & Marjorie Benton; 2:Joyce Walchek & Marge Starrett; 3: Pat Golgart& Marlene Floeckher.Aug. 101: Bill & Betty Raines; 2: Jayne Kaske & EstherLang; 3: Betty Morris & Flo Lisinski.MondayNight BridgeGinnie Barrett & Myra ButlerJuly 61: Jan Moon (7150); 2: Shirley Stolly; 3: MyraButler; 4: Dick Mansfield; Cons: Gail Tirpak.July 131: Myra Butler; 2: Joan Sigafoos; 3: Paul Agarwal;Cons: Carol Thompson.July 201: Myra Butler; 2: Ray Dietz; 3: Edith Hunter; 4:Marion Turbin; Cons: Gail Tirpak.July 261: Walter Hickenlooper; 2: Phyllis Bressler; 3:Betty Barney; Cons: Ginnie Barrett.Aug. 31: Myra Butler; 2: Fran Griswold; 3: Betty Barney;4: Jan Moon; Cons: Mary Culberson.TuesdayAfternoon BridgeAgnes LaSalaJuly 71: Shirley Stolly & Betty Morris; 2: Rich Fluet &Helen Eshbach; 3: Ray Dietz & Mazie Millward.July 141: Shirley Stolly & Betty Morris; 2: Ray Dietz& Mazie Millward; 3: Agnes LaSala & CarlWoodbury.July 211: Betty Morris & Carol Thompson; 2: Joe &Phyllis Zwick; 3: Marion Wade & Marie White.July 281: Betty Morris & Shirley Stolly; 2: Ray Dietz& Mazie Millward; 3: Carl Woodbury & HelenEshbach.Emergency After-HoursPhone Number236-OTOW (236-6869)BethPantagesPTClinicalDirectorBeth has been a Physical Therapistfor over 19 years. She is co-founder ofthis family owned business. Her experienceincludes Director of Rehabilitationat Doctor’s Hospital in Plantation, FL,and Chief of Physical Therapy at NorthRidge Hospital in Ft. Lauderdale. Bethhas served as a clinical instructor forUniversity of Miami, Nova Southeasternand Florida International Universities.She brings to the Ocala area extensiveexperience and post-graduate trainingin Cardiac, Stroke and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation.Mrs. Pantages is a popularspeaker on Back Pain, Fall Prevention,Arthritis and Cardiac Rehabilitation.◆ Aquatic Therapy◆ Orthopedic Conditions◆ Stroke Rehabilitation◆ Balance & Fall Prevention◆ Back & Neck Pain◆ Fibromyalgia◆ Sports Injuries◆ Motor Vehicle Accidents◆ Joint Pain & Stiffness7860 SW 103rd Street RoadBuilding 100, Suite 2Ocala, FL 34481(352) 854-3424We welcome new duplicate bridge playersto our game. For more information, orto find a partner, call 861-5700.July 71: Ernie Lord and Doug Miller; 2: Ida Rosendahland Dick Mansfield; 3: Bruce and MarjorieBenton; 4/5 (tie): Mary Carol Geck and DorisKeathley & Joan Lord and Nel Bosschaart.July 141: Bill and Betty Raines; 2: Doris Keathley andMary Carol Geck; 3: Betty Kauffman & RitaSmyth; 4: Bill & Edith Hunter.July 211: Mary Carol Geck and Doris Keathley; 2:Bill and Betty Raines; 3: Bruce and MarjorieBenton.July 281: Bill and Ida Carlson; 2: Bruce and MarjorieBenton; 3: Ernie Lord and Doug Miller.WednesdayAfternoon BridgeFran GriswoldOur newest, happy, smiling face is AliciaMcDaniel and we welcome her. She isno newcomer to bridge but just new tous.Most of the money donated by ourgroup on the first Wednesday of themonth will be used for school suppliesfor children at the Domestic ViolenceCenter. Our group always donates verygenerously to this cause.Happy Labor Day to all and rememberwe play each Wednesday.July 151: Mary Culberson (4290); 2: Ann Mahoney; 3:Alice McDaniel; Consolation - Serene Rossi.July 221: Shirley Stolly (4570); 2: Jeanne Reis; 3: BettyBarney; Consolation - Gloria Richards.July 291: Mary Culberson (4520); 2: Shirley Stolly; 3:Helen DeGraw; 4: Margo Thomas; Consolation- Gloria Richards.Aug. 51: Liz Milleson (4320); 2: Bonnie Heinlein; 3:Shirlee Wolcott; Consolation - Alice McDaniel.ThursdayAfternoon BridgeMarion Turbin & Betty LeggJuly 161: Alice McDaniel; 2: Helen Eshbach; 3: MargeStarrett; 4: Joanne Jones.July 231: Phyllis Silverman; 2: Gloria Richards; 3: MazieMillward; 4: Alice McDaniel.July 301: Alice McDaniel; 2: Helen Eshbach; 3: ShirleeWolcott.Aug. 61: Betty Legg; 2: Marge Starrett; 3: ShirleeWolcott; 4: Alice McDaniel.ThursdayNight BridgeHelen DeGraw &Ida RosendalJuly 161: Flo Penn; 2: Dick Griswold; 3: Betty Barney;Cons: Agnes Weber.July 231: Shirley Stolly; 2: Dick Griswold; 3: PaulAgarwal.July 301: Dick Mansfield; 2: Fran Griswold; 3: BettyBarney; Cons: Jim Mahoney.Aug. 61: Dick Mansfield; 2: Eleanor Giardina; 3: JimMahoney; Cons: Edith Hunter.Emergency After-HoursPhone Number236-OTOW (236-6869)July 171: Agnes Weber; 2: Catherine Edwards; 3: BettyBarney; 4: Bill Raines; 5: Joe O’Brien.July 241: Joe Zwick; 2: Natalie Fluss; 3: Shirley Stolly; 4:Phyllis Zwick; 5: Myra Butler.July 311: Mary Culberson; 2: Joan Lord; 3: Betty Barney;4: Jack Martin; 5: Caryll Rosenberger.Aug. 71: Bill Hunter; 2: Nell Bosschaart; 3: CatherineEdwards; 4: Jack Martin; 5: Helen DeGraw.FridayEuchre 4 FunIrene PisaniIntermediate and advanced players areall welcome, so come and join us on Fridaysat 6:15 p.m. at the Arbor ConferenceCenter, Suite A. Come one come all.For more information, call Irene at873-4173.July 71: Out of 14, Sam LoBianco; 2 (tie): Phyllis Wall &Joan Sigafoos; 3 (tie): Jo Swing & Mary Bartel; 4:Billy Swing; 5 (tie): Jerry & Sharon Dean.July 241: Out of 27, Buck Chaillet had a perfect scoreof 60. Congratulations! 2: Sharon Dean; 3 (tie):Pat Snable & Phyllis Wall; 4 (tie): Paul Agarwal& Bill Eberle; 5: Richard Gillette.July 311: Out of 20, Jo Swing; 2: Irene Pisani; 3 (tie):Richard Bartel & Paul Agarwal; 4: Edith Kolb; 5:Hank Kolb.Aug. 71 (tie): Out of 32, Mary & Hank Hilovsky; 2 (tie):John Wall, Joe Scrivo & Joan Sigafoos; 3: JoSwing; 4 (tie): Beverly DeBusschere & SharonDean; 5 (tie): Jerry Pinter, Buck Challet, RitaPinter & Phyllis Wall.FridayNight EuchreJoe AskenaseJuly 10Four Handed Game1: Marcy Askenase; 2: Clarence Lietzow; 3: RussRiegler.Five Handed Game1: Helen Foskett; 2: Vi Horton; 3: Diana Riegler,4:Virgil Taylor; 5: Shirley Coe.July 17Four Handed Game1: Clarence Lietzow; 2: Diana Riegler; 3: MarcyAskenase.Three Handed Game1: Virgil Taylor; 2: Vi Horton; 3: Russ Riegler.July 24Four Handed Game1: Shirley Coe; 2: Bridget Hughes; 3: Virgil Taylor;4: Viola Horton; 5: Marcy Askenase.July 31Four Handed Game1: Marcy Askenase; 2: Diana Riegler; 3: RussRiegler; 4: Clarence Lietzow.Five Handed Game1: Helen Foskett; 2: Shirley Coe; 3: Maria France;4: Vi Horton.Aug. 7Four Handed Game1: Marcy Askenase; 2: Diana Riegler; 3: RussRiegler; 4: Clarence Lietzow.Five Handed Game1: Maria France; 2: Virgil Taylor; 3: Viola Horton;4: Shirley Coe.TuesdayNight PinochleViola HortonWelcome to new players, Carol Locklearand Andy Mark in the Single DeckPlayers. We welcome all pinochle players.No partners are needed. Be at the ArtRoom in the Craft Building at 5:45 p.m.on Tuesdays.July 7Single Deck Winners1: Vernon Uzzell; 2: Lois Rider; 3: Jerry Pinter.Double/Triple Deck WinnersTables 1: Alberta Sarris & Vi Horton; 2: BillySwing & Greg Skillman; 3: Charlie Distler &Virgil Taylor.July 14Single Deck Winners1: Jerry Pinter; 2: Vernon Uzzell; 3: Rita Pinter.Double/Triple Deck WinnersTables 1: Alberta Sarris, Ray Bock, & Vi Horton;2: Billy Swing.July 21Single Deck Winners1: Lois Rider; 2: Jerry Pinter; 3: Rita Pinter.Double/Triple Deck WinnersTables 1: James Nottingham; 2: Jo & Billy Swing;3: Rich Fluet & Charlie Distler.July 28Single Deck Winners1: Vernon Uzzell; 2: Audrey Bartolotta; 3: CarolLocklear.Double/Triple Deck WinnersTables: 1: James Nottingham; 2: Elsie Helwig; 3:Ray Bock & Virgil Taylor.SaturdayNight PinochleElsie HelwigJuly 111: Viola Horton; 2: Albert Novotny; 3: GeneHubbard.July 181: Rita Pinter; 2. Al Novotny; 3: Greg Skillman.July 251: Greg Skillman; 2: Viola Horton; 3: AudreyBartolotta.Aug. 11: Greg Skillman; 2: Albert Novotny; 3: ViolaHorton.CribbageGreg SkillmanJuly 171: Sheila Howell; 2: Ray Bock; 3: Luke Mullin;Cons: Alberta Sarris.July 241: Anne Jagielski; 2: Ray Bock; 3: Mary Ehle;Cons: Herb Postin.July 311: Craig Ehle; 2: Greg Skillman; 3: Mary Ehle;Cons: Sheila Howell.Aug. 71: Mary Ehle; 2: Elsie Helwig; 3: Luke Mullin;Cons: Craig Ehle.Submit Articles by E-mail tootownews@otowfl.com

September 2009 The World News® 33SquareDancingWalter LampWelcome to the Circle Squares Club,the On Top of the World square dancingclub. We welcome all returning membersfor another year of fun and dancing. Yes,there is exercise involved, but the funkind.First, I would like to thank MaureenLea, on behalf of the entire club, for hertime and effort over the past two yearsin writing these articles. She successfullykept us well informed, as I’m planning todo also.Second, hearty congratulations to ournewest members who joined our class lastOctober and due to their weekly trainingsessions, they graduated on July 28.The evening of the graduation startedwith a potluck social dinner for everyone.The tables, as well as the dancers, weredecked out in our club colors: red, whiteand black. Great variety of food and weall walked away stuffed.Then we proceeded with the graduationceremonies. The lighting of thesquare dance candles, handing out of theLions ClubDianne LovelyOn Top of the World Lions Club wouldlike to welcome new Lion Dennis Phillipsto our club. Dennis is already hard atwork creating a web site for the club.District Governor, Estelle Clark, madeher official visit to our club on July 14 andspoke to us about our new internationalpresidents theme for the coming year. LionsClubs are in 205 countries with over1,318,908 Lions in 45,000 clubs. GovernorEstelle presented her new “Hat’s OffAward” to Lion James McCabe; congratulationsLion Jim.On July 28, our new Zone Chair, AlicePantaleo, made a visit to our club.The On Top of the World Lions collectused inkjet cartridges, eyeglasses and cellphones, you may drop yours off at severaldifferent locations, one being the Health& Recreation Building behind the informationdesk. Eyeglasses are refurbished thensent to third world countries to help theless fortunate. The inkjet cartridges andcell phones are recycled and the moniesare used to help children and our manycharitable projects that we support.You too could become a Lion, callmembership chair, Marty Schley, at 307-1286.diplomas, club information and a well deservedround of applause from the currentmembers. Just a year ago, I was sittingin those same chairs.The graduates included Skip and CarolSpencer; Ellie and Sherman Gans; Fredand Karin Roberts; Tony and Faye Lesinski;Ellie Cyr and Norman Lallier. Otherswho attended classes, but weren’t able toattend graduation are Jim Bell; Gordy andDodie Phillips; Mary Knight; Ruth Bonnar;and finally, Ted and Sharon Nichols, whohave danced previously, but just neededsome “brush up dancing!”And, of course, the evening was followedby their first dance as new members.They will now be joining us for ourregular Tuesday night dances.Finally, special thanks to the currentofficers; we appreciate their efforts tomake this past year, a fun time for all ofus square dancers.Now, it’s time to look ahead. On Tuesday,Sept. 29, at the Arbor Club Ballroomfrom 6 to 8 p.m., our annual free-fundance will be held. It’s where we open ourdoors to all in the community, who wouldlike to try square dancing or are just curiousto find out what this fun is all about.We encourage current members tobring new guests or neighbors. As previouslymentioned, anyone is welcome andsee if it’s possible to enjoy it, more thanme.The new officers, who have alreadybeen announced, are looking forward tothe new year. We encourage all membersto help out in some way, either at theweekly dance or at a special dance setup.I’ve been dancing for two years now.I enjoy the dancing, the laughter and thepeople with whom I share a square with.I hope you will too.If you have any questions about thefree-fun dance on Sept. 29, or squaredancing itself or why I like it so much,please call me at 854-9378.Line DancingSherry AshenfelterOur September through June danceyear is about to begin. Experienced Level1, Level 2 and Intermediate students returnto classes on Monday, Sept. 14. Wewelcome the 76 newcomers who begintheir line dance career on Wednesday,Sept. 16. Level 1 and newcomer classesare full with a waiting list.Students within each class vary in theirlevel of interest and skill. Our goal is tochoose dances that can be successfullylearned by most of the students. We offeroccasional special workshops for studentswho like a greater challenge.Forty-five line dancers participated in asummer workshop to learn Splish Splash.Splish Splash is a 128-count dance with a32-count tag. Chill Factor, by request, willbe taught at the next special workshop onSept. 24 from 3:30 to 5 p.m.For optimal learning conditions andfloor safety, all classes beginning in Septemberwill be limited in size with pre-registrationrequired. For information aboutclasses and the new pre-registration procedure,please call 873-9440.www.OnTopoftheWorldInfo.comBallroomDance ClubRichard P. VulloOur new dance lesson season beginsThursday, Sept. 11 at the Arbor Club Ballroom.The intermediate class is scheduledat 11 a.m. and beginner class at noon.Intermediate dancers will start with FoxTrot and beginners with an Introductionto Ballroom Dancing. Please register foryour class by calling our dance instructor,Trish Sands at 351-2423, or Dick Vullo at854-6772.During this coming year, both classeswill learn new steps in rumba, cha cha,waltz, tango, swing, meringue, samba andother dances. It’s a great way to learn andpractice your dancing steps and meetyour neighbors, who also enjoy dancing.Membership dues are only $6 per yearand 4 lessons each month are only $20.Singles are always welcome.Here at On Top of the World, we havedancing on Friday nights at the ArborClub Ballroom and Friday and Saturdaynights at Circle Square Commons. In addition,there are numerous venues in theOcala area for dancing during the weekand on weekends.We’ll be at the “Get Acquainted Coffee”on Thursday, Aug. 27 at the Health& Recreation Ballroom from 9 to 11 a.m.to answer your questions and accept yourreservations. Come and join us to improveyour dancing and enjoy the socialscene. Dancing is like everything else inlife, use it or lose it.The On Top of the World “Dancin’ OnThe Top” committee will have its nextdance on Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. at the Health& Recreation Ballroom. The theme willbe cruising and the dress will be cruisecasual. Fred Campbell Entertainment willprovide music and entertainment. Ticketsare $6 per person and will be availableevery Monday and Wednesday beginningAug. 31 through Sept. 16 from 8 a.m. to10:30 a.m. in the Health & Recreation Ballroom.For more information, please call JackStone at 873-3083 or Dick Vullo at 854-6772.Submit Articles by E-mail tootownews@otowfl.comBallet ClubEugenie MartinIn July, four dancers in our group spentan exciting day in Sarasota, where wedrove to take a ballet class taught by myfriend, Gina the ballerina. Yes, she doeshave a last name - Wexler - but everyoneuses the former name, because ballet isher true passion. Gina is a talented balletteacher and occasional performer, and itwas a joy for us to participate in her classand have lunch with her.For 20 years, Gina was my neighboron New York City’s Roosevelt Island, theplanned community on the East Riverconnected to Manhattan by an aerialtramway. When a ballet studio opened onthe island in the early 80s, Gina draggedme to class.It changed my whole life. I got a chanceto appreciate from the inside an art formI had loved from the outside. I began tolearn steps I had seen dancers do dozensof times. My form improved as time wenton. I had joined the ranks of the ballerinas.While some of us who dance in our matureyears do perform in public, most ofus do not. We do it primarily for exerciseto beautiful music and for fun. And, asGina the ballerina says, for our souls. Wehave no strict rules or regulations and,although we work at our own individuallevels, we have a real group feeling. Sortof like a little casual corps de ballet.If you want to try a class, all you needis exercise clothes and socks. We teachTuesdays and Thursdays 1 to 2 p.m. andMondays 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. All of ourclasses are held in the Arbor Club studionext to the indoor swimming pool. Forinformation, please call me at 854-8589.Happy dancing!Going Out of Town?Download a PDF of theWorld News atwww.ontopoftheworld.com/newspaper5

34 The World News® September 2009Sunken GardensBy Bo b Wo o d sWo r l d Ne w s Wr i t e rSunken Gardens in St. Petersburg isa place where one can enjoy peace andtranquility while leisurely walking beneathplants and trees that have been inplace since the gardens originated back inthe early 1900s.When entering the gardens you leaveall the noise and sights of the city behind.Walking under a canopy of tropical plantsand trees, one can get the feeling of walkingin a jungle; only the pathways in thisgarden are hard surfaces.The garden started attracting visitorsback in 1924 and has been a favoriteamong those who visit. There are areaswhere bananas are growing, all types ofcitrus and even papayas.During the winter months, heaters,such as those used in the citrus groves,are brought in to protect the sensitivetropical plants.While walking with my wife, Bev, andMaggie Richards a huge lai tree droopedover the walkway cascading gorgeous petalsin the surrounding area. At one pointin our adventure, we noticed enormousbougainvillea plants flowering and hugeRoyal Palms.We stopped at one of the many pondsin the gardens and read a sign, whichstated that this pond is the lowest pointin the garden being some 15 feet belowsea level. In this pond, moving extremelyslow was a gigantic alligator and snappingturtle.There are many ponds within the gardens,several with plants and others withwater lilies and big koi fish. There are alltypes of little gardens such as an orchidarbor, bromeliads, Japanese, cactus, andthe list goes on. There are benches scatteredthroughout the garden to either restor take in the lush foliage.Does this garden sound interesting?Well Travel Toppers has a trip scheduledOct. 15, including a box lunch from Panera’s,at a very reasonable price. Drivingby automobile from On Top of the Worldit is a two-hour jaunt with no stops. Thecoach will make a rest stop going andcoming. Call Linda Hein at 861-9880.The gardens have some exotic wildlifewithin the four-acre sanctuary, namely alot of parrots in cages and a small groupof flamingos at a picturesque pond. Severalponds have small waterfalls thatbreak the silence in the garden area witha little rumbling sound of water cascadingover rocks.The Sunken Gardens is a great destinationand highly recommended. You won’tbe sorry or disappointed.Photo by Bob WoodsOne of many water lilies situated in one of many ponds locatedwithin the Sunken Gardens of St Petersburg.Photo by Bob WoodsView from the Visitors Center in Colorado’s Rocky MountainNational Park showing wild flowers being grown in the tundrawhile snow capped mountains loom in the background.ColoradoRockiesPart One of TwoBy Bo b Wo o d sWo r l d Ne w s Wr i t e rIt was just an awesome trip! I am referringto a recent trip by residents from onTop of the World who ventured on a tripto the “Trains of the Colorado Rockies.”It all began when we arrived in the“mile high city” by non-stop air fromTampa. The adventurous group decidedto utilize the city’s transit system andhead for Denver’s downtown area forlunch and sightseeing.Arriving at the Grand Railroad Station,the group started traversing 16th Street,which is a non-vehicular street except forelectric powered buses that are free-riding.The street is loaded with nice shopsand plenty of eating establishments. Atthe far end, sits the gold-dome of Colorado’sState House.The next day started our Rockies tourby ascending the mountains to a villagemade famous by the local Rocky MountainsNational Park. The village, EstesPark, is situated at the park’s eastern entranceand also made famous by the mysterywriter, Stephen King.In the village perched a little higherthan the village’s main street is the famousStanley Hotel. It was at this hotelthat King wrote most of “The Shining;”reportedly in room 216.Entering the National Park, our coach’sengine was revving as the road climbedhigher and higher. Eventually we reachedthe famed Trail Ridge Road, which by allreports, is the highest continuous highwayin the United States. At its highestpoint, the road reaches the height of12,183 feet. We finally reached the “Roofof the Rockies” with such glorious viewsof mountains, some snow capped. At thisaltitude, breathing became a little difficultand moving quickly would make one dizzysince no one in our group was altitudeacclimatized. We were at the Rocky MountainNational Park’s Visitor’s Center.Descending the mountainous roadstowards the park’s western entrance wereturned to Denver for the evening afterseeing a few deer, elk, and one moosealong the way.The next day our tour took us westwardto the scenic and historical GeorgetownLoop Railroad. This narrow gaugerailroad was completed in 1884 to transportsilver in and out of this particularregion, just west of Denver. During itsheyday, this railroad was an engineeringwonder with its horseshoe curves and thespectacular “Devil’s Gate High Bridge.”Heading further west towards Vail, weencountered a severe thunderstorm as wewent through the storm’s clouds. Here itis in the middle of July and all of the suddenwe encountered all types of weatherincluding heavy rain, sleet and snow.Reaching Vail under light rain, thegroup entered the famous ski resort,which resembles a picturesque Alpine Village.The actual downtown area is off limitsto all motor traffic with some uniqueshops and eateries.The next awesome area on our trekwestward to Grand Junction, which islocated next to the Utah state line, ourcoach entered Glenwood Canyon. Thiscanyon, which is 26 miles in length, travelsalongside the rushing, cascading ColoradoRiver. Our tour manager told us thatwe were traveling on the most expensivehighway in the world.It seems 16 miles of this roadway wasconstructed at an astounding $500 million.Every rock, bush, tree could not havebeen disturbed, if it was, it had to be putback in the exact spot. There is one sectionthe eastbound lanes go under thewestbound due to the narrowness of thecanyon. We took a break in the canyon atGrizzly Creek, a rushing, cascading creekspilling into the Colorado. All along theColorado, we witnessed rafting at justabout every turn.Part two of two to be printed in the Octoberissue of the World News.

September 2009 The World News® 35For SaleBicycle: 3-month-old men’s 26” Avalon 7speed with helmet, pump & lock. $85/OBO.861-4812.Bicycle: Panasonic, 26” 10-speed, hardlyused. Make offer. 854-6316.Blinds: Four white wood-look Venetianblinds for 48” x 62” windows, ideal for lanai.622-2266China Closet: Large two piece rosewoodwith decorative carvings and glass doors.Can deliver in On Top of the World. Call547-1469.Computer Cabinet: cherry, excellent condition.Approx. 70” high x 40” wide. 12 pigeonholes with file drawer. $200. 861-2165.Electrolux Rug Shampooer: make an offer.Please call 237-2939 after 5 p.m.Electronics: Color scanner (color, legal/letter),camera with mike for on-line internet,printers, earphones with mike and more;Gateway computer with XP and 19” colormonitor; 35 mm camera with 52mm and62/200 lenses; digital camera with works;Panasonic telephone system. Make offer.854-6316.Estate Sale: Friday and Saturday, Sept. 25and 26, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., 9750 SW 97th Pl.,Crescent Ridge II.European Artwork: Handmaiden statuein gold, turquoise and cream on pedestal.Reasonable. 216-7509 or 854-7516.Furniture: Recliner, modern black leatherwith ottoman, $225. 36” round oak table withtwo teak chairs, soft seats, $275. Large oakmodern desk with mail hutch $375. Large5’, 7 drawer dresser, light knotty pine, $150.Blanket chest, teak wood, 4’ x 18” x 15”,$225. Large folding teak table folds down to8” wide; open 63” x 34”, $275. Modern lightoak sofa table, $95. Can deliver in OTOW.547-1469.Furniture: 48” round white table, fourchairs with wheels, blue and gray cushions.Good condition. 622-2255.Furniture: Taupe ultra suede sofa, $175.Taupe ultra suede loveseat, $150. Both invery good condition. 861-9144.Golf Cart: 2004 E-Z-Go. Rebuilt in 2007.854-7858Golf Cart: E-Z-Go. Must sell. 237-6062.Golf Cart: Par Car, 07, new condition, burgundy.873-8600Golf Clubs: 1, 2, 5 woods, lightweight,midflex, new grips. Extra long for distance.$150. 873-4759Golf Clubs: Callaway, Big Bertha X12 irons,2 thru 9 plus sand and pitching wedge, pingdriver, golf bag, balls. 291-6964Grill: Full size table top with ss grid. Includes2 gas bottles. Make offer. 854-6316.Hand Trucks: Flat bed/upright hand, $5.3-tier steel service cart, new, $25. Make offer.854-6316.Keyboard: Yamaha portable grand, 77keys, like new $125. 873-4759King Headboard Only, no rails. Custommade, padded and upholstered. Whitebackground with pastel color design. Beautiful,like new. $100 firm. 861-8852.Landscaping Pots: New, very large,cheap. 873-1745.Love Seat, Chair and Ottoman: Brick colored,matching. 237-9073Misc. Items: Craftsman portable air compressor,one hp, new, $75. Spray gun, onequart capacity, $15. Hobby air brush, $12.Air brush kit, $10. 854-8220.Misc. Items: Desk model rotary sewingmachine, $25. Glass top table and chairs(patio), $30. 873-0579Misc. Items: Elegant carved mahoganypedestal table, carved palm leaves holds48” beveled round glass top. Four chairswith white seats, contemporary or traditional.Antique-looking gold chandelier, 5 lightsand 1 down light, $125. 237-9522.Misc. Items: Large electric roasting pan,used twice, $10. New Scrabble game, $5.861-9177Misc. Items: Lowry Genius Three keyboard,15 pedals organ, negotiable. 80”pastel flora sofa, $26. Dining room table, 65x 40 with four chairs, $350. Wooden porchglider, $45. 854-8220.Carolyn’s Cleaning Service, Inc.Lic. A39058 & InsuredServing Ocala & Surrounding AreasThe Best House Cleaning at the Best Price!Two bedroom starts at $49 • Three bedroom/two baths start at $59Call 368-2247for a free price quoteSatisfaction guaranteedClassified SectionDEADLINE: noon on the 13th of the month. If the deadline falls on a weekend, then it’s noonon the Friday before.FOR SALE, WANTED AND LOST/FOUND ADS: There is no charge to residents as long as it is notof a business nature. There is a $500 limit on FOR SALE items. Items valued at more than$500 (i.e. golf carts) may be listed, but price will not accompany the ad. Auto, apartment,home, timeshare and real estate ads WILL NOT be accepted. Ads will appear once unlessrenewed in writing.SERVICE ADS: Will be accepted from residents and non-residents. A three-line minimum (21words) rate is $20; four lines (28 words) is $25 and five lines (35 words) is $30. A six-monthrate is also available; call 854-0248 or e-mail otownews@otowfl.com for more information.PAYMENT: Prepayment is required and checks should be made payable to Palm Acre RealEstate/The World News. Send ad and payment to The World News, 9850 S.W. 84th Court,Suite 300, Ocala, FL 34481.OTHER: Ads can be e-mailed to otownews@otowfl.com or left in the mailbox next to thePressroom door (in Friendship Commons next to Customer Service).Misc. Items: Red cloth soft, chair and ottoman,4-1/2 years old, $100. Tall glass toppatio table and two chairs, $50. 854-2280.Misc. Items: Twin size, extra long, adjustablebed with pad, 2 sets sheets, pillow andspread; 52” Hitachi TV. Hawk Ultra Scrollsaw with magnifier and stool; Craftsman 8”wheel bench grinder; 9” Keyless drill press.Craftsman vice; Little Giant ladder; bandsaw. 873-1416Slow Cooker: With meat rack. Make offer.854-6316.Tag Sale: 9212 SW 91 Cir. W., Friday andSaturday, Sept. 4 and 5, 8 a.m. to noon.Singer sewing machine, oak sewing cabinet,computer printer, desk, etc.Tag Sale: Saturday, Sept. 12, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.Wicker: settee/chair/rocker with cushions,all or part. Lots of misc., some old, somenew, all loved. 8832A SW 94 Lane, FriendshipVillage.Train Set: Lionel Sante Fe passenger trainset plus 4 extra cars; 027 scale. Two B&Ogondola cars with 2 canisters. Two WesternPacific hopper cars. New in original boxes,never been used. $340. 237-4242TV and Cabinet: 24” RCA TV and cabinet,with remote, 5 years old. Cable ready forstandard cable. Cabinet in excellent condition,top shelf for components, double dooron bottom for storage, dark wood. Both for$100. 390-3853 after September 4.TVs/Players: Color TV’s, 13”, 26” and 19”with VHS recorder/player; 57” rear projectionHDTV ready; 2 DVD players, 1 VHSrecorder/player. Make offer. 854-6316.ServicesBest FriendCaregiving/CompanionMeal Preparation • TransportationPersonal Hygiene • Light HousekeepingBeth Bosse861-9548Alterations by Betty: Alterations by appointmentonly. 50 years’ experience. APine Run resident. Call Betty at 237-9909.Alterations by Ernestine: Alterations, experienced.On Top of the World resident.Call 861-0259.Alterations / Tailor / Curtains / Draperies:Pick-up at your home weekly. To schedulean appointment, call Diana at 401-0076.Appliance, A/C & Heat Repairs. Electrical& plumbing. Experienced and honest. CallTom Parker (On Top of the World resident)anytime at 873-1297.Bob’s Screening Service: Garage doorscreens, window screens, porch enclosurescreens. We re-vinyl windows. Completerescreening service. Free estimates. 352-586-8459, Bob.Carpet Cleaning: Countryside Chem-Dry,serving On Top of the World residents fornine years. Dry in hours, not days. 10 percentoff first-time clients. 307-4100.Cat and/or House Sitting Services for OnTop of the World residents. Dependable,trustworthy and affordable. Referencesprovided upon request. Grammy Sharon,694-4853.Cat Boarding and Sitting provided by lovingexperienced Cat Nanny. On Top of theWorld resident. Call 854-8589.C.A.T. Woodworking: Crown molding,chair railing and cabinet drawer slides professionallyinstalled. We build and repairfurniture. Free estimates, LLC and insured.Call Tom, 288-6148.Cat Care: one glance equals love! Will loveyours, like my own. Experienced, trustworthy& you get peace-of-mind. 291-1862.Certified Nursing Assistant: 24 hrs,baths, hourly service, your home or mine.237-7836 or 954-483-4936. #CNA76425.Cleaning by Evelyn Lee: I do windows,deep cleaning, move outs. Lic. #A27450 &insured. 629-0855. www.sunshinecleaningocala.com.Computer Repair: Hardware/software repairs,virus/spyware removal, networking,consulting & training. Call Troy’s ComputerClinic at 817-2834.Computer Setup and Training: At homeservice. Senior rates, $25 per hour! Havefun and learn! Call Kathy at 861-7719.Crown Moulding Specialist, pressurecleaning, window cleaning, painting, tile,wallpaper removal, home repair/improvement,stucco repair, complete lawn care,handyman services. Free estimates. AnthonyBellamy 425-5788.Custom Drapery Makers: Valances, cornices,pillows, fabrics, etc. Free estimate.On Top of the World resident. Dix’s 854-5572 or 209-1444.Experienced Licensed Massage Therapist:Swedish, deep tissue and faceliftmassage. On Top of the World resident.(352) 237-7042.Garden Maintenance: weeding, edging,trimming, planting and mulching. Any yardwork. 861-9366.Grocery Shopping Service: Provide mewith your grocery list and I take care of therest. Reasonable fee, resident. 237-9073.Hair care in your home: Licensed, experiencedbeautician comes to you. Full service.Call Cathy, PCA, resident, 237-3347.Service homebound.Handy-Helper: driveways painted, lightlandscaping, wash windows, shampoocarpets; anything you need. On Top of theWorld resident. 291-6964.Handyman: Kruman Services, Inc. Licensedand insured. Remodeling, repairs,replacements and preventive maintenance.Call Daniel at 361-4055.Handyman Services by Oden Inc. Lowand fair prices for any type of home repair,remodeling, landscape maintenance, pressurewashing and gutter cleaning. Lic & Ins.For free estimates, call: 207-5930.Help-U-Fix-It! We do honey “do’s” and oddjobs! Installations, repairs, renovations,maintenance. Keep up your properties. Call(352) 694-3366.Home Sewing: cushion covers, bed skirts,dinette seats, pillows, tablecloths and napkins.On Top of the World resident. Call237-6760.HouseCall Senior Home Care offers hourlyservices such as housekeeping, laundry,meal preparation, transportation, familyrespite. Lic. #231040, bonded & insured.(352) 873-0721.Laminated wood floor installation: Qualitywork at reasonable rates. Free estimates.I am a resident. Call Bob at 237-7452.Landscaping: Beautify your yard andhome! Trimming, weeding, edging, pressurewash driveways and gutters, washwindows and general maintenance. On Topof the World resident. Steve at 237-5338.Lawson TileFloor Tile • Wall TileBath Remodelling • Back SplashQuality Work • Reasonable RatesAlan Lawson . 31 Years Experience(352) 229-5548Barney’sGarage Door& OpenerSales & ServiceAll Makes &ModelsMaintenance& Repair(352) 595-5041Massage Therapy: in home massage forpain management & relaxation. By localmassage school instructor Greg Sharko.Fla. Lic. MA31293. 390-3653.Notary Services and Signing Agent: Willcome to your home. Bonded, insured. Reasonablerates. Call Kathylee at 861-6965.On Top of the World resident.Painting by Ben Travis: $99 per roomspecial. One coat of any pastel color in anyroom. $99 includes Sherwin Williams Best“Duration.” Clean, reliable service by Lic. &ins. contractor. 30 yrs. exp. & referenceslist. Free est. 620-5370.Painting by Bruce LLC: 38 years’ experience.Free estimates. Interior, exterior,staining, drywall repair, pressure washing,specializing in repaints. Licensed, insured.(352) 546-4553.Painting by Frank the Painter: Free estimates,interior painting, specializing incolors, quality service, affordable prices, 30years’ experience and licensed, summerspecials. 237-5855Painting by Johnson’s Painting Services:Reliable, 15 year’s exp. Lic & Ins. Pleasecall for a fair and reasonable estimate: 207-6620.Pipe leak damage your home? Whatnext? Call us first; Right Side Claim Advisors888-779-6895.Pressure Washing: “Don’s” Free estimates.Remove mildew from driveways,porches, patios, walkways and clean thegutters. On Top of the World resident. 873-6225.Pressure Washing: house or driveways.Call On Top of the World resident, Okey.Free estimate 237-6637.Steve’s Handyman Service: Doors, shelving,general carpentry. On Top of the Worldresident. Call Steve at 854-4927Transportation: Call Bonnie, On Top of theWorld resident, to doctors, hospitals, shopping;excluding airports. Dependable, safedriver. 854-7516Transportation: I’ll drive you to local appointments,grocery shopping, errands andmore. Joan at 237-8240Transportation: Personalized door-todoortransportation to airports, cruise ports,doctor appointments, shopping. Call Betty,861-1163.WantedBowlers for On Top of the World’s MondayLeague. Starting Sept. 14, league bowlingwill be Monday’s at 3 p.m. at Galaxy West.Call Chris 873-8187 or Joan 237-1978.Bowlers for fun, non-sanctioned On Top ofthe World league. Men, women or completeteams needed. League bowling on Thursdaysat 3 p.m. beginning Sept. 10. Call Jim873-1281 or Joe 854-8960.Buying all types of items: Furniture,glassware, jewelry, gold, guns, tools, militaryitems, fishing gear, old trains, sterlingsilver, automobiles, statues, figurines & golfcarts. Call Marty 274-3178.Guns: On Top of the World resident interestedin buying guns, new, old, any condition.854-2555.LostLarge Golf Umbrella: red and white, widepink rubber band on handle. 873-2171.Tired of looking atyour outdatedpopcorn ceiling?• Popcorn ceiling removal - clean,quick and surprisingly affordable• Modernize your home by removingyour outdated popcorn ceiling• State licensed and insured• The only drywall contractorauthorized by On Top of the World• We also do quality drywall repairslarge or smallHave popcornremoved from entirehome and receive$50 OFFFree estimates,call today!352-812-3298

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