April 2007 - On Top of the World Communities Info

Bob Eubanksbrings his‘Newlywed Game’to the CircleSquare CulturalCenter, Page 21.Vol. 20, No. 10 • April 2007Community News& UpdateBy Kenneth Colen,PublisherI always get a kick out of the rumors and commentsI hear around the community. It seems wecan’t turn a shovel full of dirt without it piquinginterest.The newest developments are as follows: Theelevated mound of dirt at the northwest corner ofSouthwest 80 th Avenue and State Road 200 is foranother monument sign identifying the On Topof the World Community. When completed it willhave lighting and landscaping. Expect to see constructionof additional directional signs and landscapingfurther up Southwest 80 th Avenue shortlythereafter.Construction plans for an additional commercialbuilding at Circle Square Commons arecurrently being reviewed by Marion County. Weanticipate plan approval in late March and constructionto begin in April (yes, 2007!). This spacewill accommodate more classroom space as wellas independent retail and service tenants thatshould be both complementary and beneficial toour residents.This will also have a large plaza and elevatedstage for entertainment. We envision that thisplaza and adjoining areas will be the site ofmany pre-show functions in support of the CircleSquare Cultural Center. When we begin constructionit will be necessary to block off the road infront of this area and extending to the EducationBuilding. We have ample parking and easy accessat the back of that building for everyone. We anticipatethat construction will take approximatelyeight months. Once completed, you will havemore parking, better accessibility, and even moreentertainment opportunitiesThe red-haired stepchild I’m referring to is thenew, convenient on-site mini-storage project thatnever seems to get attention, but is finally on thefront burner. We are finishing up additional slabsfor more unconditioned storage space and wellon the way with air-conditioned storage space aswell. Completion of this project will also providedpaved access to the motor home storage area. Forleasing information, please go to www.OTOWinfo.com or visit the Customer Service department.MASTER THE POSSIBILITIES: In this April WorldNews, the new Master the Possibilities Catalog isbeing distributed. I’m very happy to report thatthe first quarter of this year we exceeded 3,000enrollments in these interesting and challengingclasses! We will continue this spring by providingmore than 100 opportunities for you to learnand grow in this vital community! Further — morethan half of these offerings are brand new andmany are free. We appreciate your response andsupport. The line is open, register early and havefun! See you in class!Watch for other opportunities that we will hostat the Circle Square Cultural Center where we anticipatelarge crowdsCONTROLLED BURNING AND HABITAT MANAGE-MENT: Following the much-needed rains in mid-March, property owners were allowed to burn nativeplant habitats for several days. On Top of theWorld employees were able to burn only a smallportion of woodlands west of the community,subject to wind speed and direction.Controlled burning is a very important practicefrom several perspectives. First, a controlled burnreduces the chance of wildfire by reducing fuelprovided by the dead or dry plant mass. It is notuncommon to have fires started by lightning inFlorida, which brings me to my second point. Firein the upland habitats is necessary to healthy successionof native plant communities. Much of thelocal plant ecology revolves around periodic fires.Seeds need the fire in order to germinate. Intrusiveand competitive species are also reduced allowingfor less competition with more establishednative plants.In the coming months, we hope to have additionalopportunities for controlled burning. Stepsare taken to make sure a burn stays under control.These include maintaining wide fire breaksto minimize accidental spreading, as well as theuse of heavy equipment to contain the burn area.We apologize in advance for any smoke that maydrift east over the community. However, it is betterto have a planned, control burn than a wild-fire. The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall will be on display near the State Road 200 entrance to On Top of theWorld in April.TVietnam Traveling Memorial WallVisits April 6 through 8BY RAY THOMPSONPRESIDENT, VIETNAM VETERANS GATHERINGThe Vietnam Veterans Gathering (VVG) will bring the VietnamTraveling Memorial Wall to On Top of World April 6 through 8.This year marks the 25th anniversary of the dedication of theVietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. With the help ofOn Top of the World and others in the community, the VVG willbe providing a unique opportunity for the community to view thewall in a reverent and solemn environment on Easter weekend.The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall is a three-fifths scale replicaof the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C. This travelingMemorial Wall stands six feet tall in the center and extends almost300 feet from end to end. It was built by the Vietnam and All Veteransof Brevard County and first displayed in April of 2006.This wall is not a tribute to a lost war nor does it stand toglorify war. It is displayed to pay respect to those brave men andwomen who served their country. It is a tribute to those that paidthe ultimate sacrifice for their country by giving their life and insuringthat their memory will never fade. It honors the pain andsacrifices endured by those who were prisoners of war and forthose that are still listed as missing in action.The VVG was organized to assist veterans in their adjustmentto the civilian community and to keep alive the memory of themore than 58,000 men and women who lost their lives or are stillmissing in Southeast Asia. There are many people that do nothave the financial or physical ability to travel to Washington tosee the wall. The traveling wall provides a unique opportunity forall to experience the wall within their community with the supportof their friends. I can attest to the impact of this experience as Iexperienced it first hand, for the first time in 2000. It changed mylife and helped me appreciate and take pride in what we veteransaccomplished under incredible hardships and against overwhelmingodds.There will be a motorcycle escort ride on April 5 to bring thewall in to its location and it will then be set up. On April 6 it willbe available for viewing by the public. On April 7 we will have theopening ceremonies and on April 8 we will have Easter servicesin the morning by the nationally acclaimed Vietnam veteran, Rev.John Steer.Also on that day we will have the Freedom Ride 2007 and theLost Patrol will perform in the afternoon.The VVG is a recognized 501 cl9 veterans’ organization and ex-ScheduleApril 5• 9 a.m.: Motorcycle escortfrom the Wal-Mart at SR 200and SR 484 to On Top of theWorld.ists and functions through private donations. All funds receivedgo to pay for the wall. Any group wishing to donate may do so bycontacting the below individuals. Any veterans group that wouldlike to participate, please contact us as well. We are looking forcolor guards to participate in the opening ceremonies and assistin other ways.For additional information please contact Ray Thompson at(813) 230-9750, ray@rtsurvey.com, or Jim Stepanek at (352) 489-1644, or IMcrazyjim@aol.com, or visit our Web site at www.geocities.com/VVGathering6.• 10 a.m.: Wall set up.• 3 p.m.: Begin name readings.April 6• All day: The Wall open forvisitors.April 7• 10 a.m.: Ceremonies.April 8• 9 a.m.: Easter church service.• 2 p.m.: Ceremonies.Circle Square Cultural CenterNow Offers Online Ticket SalesCircle Square Cultural Center nowoffers a convenient way to purchasetickets without leaving home!Purchase your ticket online!To purchase tickets online, pleasevisit www.CSCulturalCenter.comThe following steps will guideyou through the process:• Begin by locating the event forwhich you want to purchase tickets.• Select the Buy Now button lo-cated under the chosen event. Onceyou have selected Buy Now, youwill be linked to the Ticket Agent.• After entering the TicketAgent, select the number of ticketsneeded as well as the seatingsection desired. Click Next.• The Coupon Code box appears.This is where residents will enter themonthly discount code to obtain theresident ticket discount. Click Next.Note: The Coupon Code will changemonthly and will be announced toresidents through the World News,e-mail blasts and Channel 17/19.For the month of April the code isSNOW.• The payment screen will appear.Enter your credit card information.You may pay by VISA, MasterCard,American Express or Discover. .)• Remember to print your ticket(s)at home to avoid possibly waiting inline at the show. You may also pickup your tickets at the Will Call windowthe day of the show. Rememberto bring your printed e-tickets withyou to the show.Ticket Office PurchasingTickets will continue to be availablefor purchase in the CircleSquare Cultural Center Ticket OfficeMonday through Saturday, 11a.m. to 2 p.m. and Tuesday, 11 a.m.to 7 p.m. Residents will continue toreceive reduced ticket prices andadvanced sales by purchasing at theTicket Office or online*.For more information or to purchasetickets please visit www.CSCulturalCenter.com or call 854-3670.* Online ticket purchases subjectto a convenience fee.

2 The World News® April 2007Golden Oldies Humorby Stan GoldsteinThe World News is a monthly publication of On Top of the World Communities in MarionCounty, Florida. This publication is written and prepared by On Top of the World residents forour neighbors and those interested in becoming a part of our community. The World Newsstrives to publish only “good, informative news.”(352) 854-0248 • Fax (352) 237-5224The World News, On Top of the World Communities, Inc.9850 SW 84th Ct., Suite 300, Ocala, FL 34481Publisher: Ken ColenEditor: Lynn Peithman StockPhotographer:Larry ResnickDistribution:Ray UtissProduction Staff:Proofreaders:Margaret AdamsGitte AgarwalMargitta ClaterbosJerry ThompsonTypists:Jewel HaferSherry SurdamThe World News is partially subsidized by advertising, and advertisers appreciate yourpatronage. Management of On Top of the World News does not endorse or sanction anyproduct or service by advertisers contained within this publication. Management reservesthe right to accept, deny or edit content of ads and requests for advertising spaceby advertisers. For advertising rates, please call 854-0248. Fax: (352) 237-5224. E-mail:otownews@otowfl.comDownload a PDF of the World News at www.OnTopoftheWorldInfo.com“Funny, I don’t remember being absent-minded.”Citizens EmergencyResponse TeamCaroline ScottFebruary was a very busy month for all ofus.At our monthly meeting we had a refreshercourse on triage. Triage is the art of sorting.As it applies to us, we have to be preparedto know who is “green,” meaning anyone whomay be injured but is able to walk under hisor her own power, take directions, and answersimple questions. This type of person can be agreat asset in times of emergency.Then we have the classification of “yellow.”Any victim in this category is injured andneeds medical attention. Although a “yellow”can wait for attention, they have to be checkedconstantly to make sure their condition doesnot deteriorate into the next category, whichis red.The “reds” are seriously hurt and needimmediate attention, and should be the firstones taken care of.All of these victims are tagged with correspondingcolored tags and separated intogroups so they can be treated accordingly.During our meeting, with different scenarios,we had to answer questions as to thecolor for each of eight victims. As with anygroup, we had a few differences of opinionand discussions as to which was which. We allrealized that each circumstance must be determinedseparately.Five of us attended the Sholom Park concerton Feb. 18 as a first-aid station. Althoughour expertise was not needed, we enjoyed aconcert of Irish music on a beautiful crisp day.I would encourage anyone who can, to go tothese free concerts for a lovely afternoon ofentertainment. We’ll be there for the next onein the same capacity.On Feb. 24, eight of our members got intoour golf carts and stationed ourselves at differentintersections of the Williamsburg areafor the safety of the walkers who participatedin the “Hoofin’ It for Hospice” walk. RuthGoldstine, one of our members, chaired thisvery important event. With so many residentsthat ordinarily walk for their health, theycould also walk for Hospice one day a yearand feel even better about themselves. Try itnext year.We meet the second Tuesday of each monthat 9 a.m. in Suites E, F and G at the Arbor ConferenceCenter, and all are welcome to comeand see what else we do. Is It Legal?Gerald ColenNote: I will be holding three classes at theCircle Square Cultural Center, at On Top ofthe World in Ocala, on the following days andtopics:• Tuesday April 24 from 3 to 4 p.m. Thetopic will be Florida Law.• Tuesday May 15 from 3 to 4 p.m. Thetopic will be Annuities.• Tuesday June 12 from 3 to 4 p.m. Thetopic will be Mid-Year Check-up.For the meeting on April 24, I will discussa variety of issues such as homestead protectionagainst claims of creditors, homesteadexemption, different ways of having jointownership of property in Florida, pre-nuptialand post-nuptial agreements. I will also discusspersonal injury law but for that one, I willbring with me attorney Michael Uzdavines, apersonal injury attorney, and he can talk toyou about that.For the meeting on May 15, I will speak toyou about annuities — not the good, but thebad and the ugly.For the meeting on June 12, I will take sometime and discuss the things I think you shoulddo in order to get your legal affairs in order.As always, I’ll stay as long as you mightwish and answer any questions you have.Q. I have been separated from my husbandfor the last seven years. He lives in the stateof (an eastern state) and is living with a companion.The home he is living in is ours fromduring the time we lived together (31 years)and it’s in both of our names. I rent a homebut want to buy one and live with a friend whowould contribute half of the purchase priceand then title would be in both of our nameswith joint ownership with survivorship. If myfriend and I split up or if he dies, will I be ableto sell the home?A. Wow! A bunch of questions in a fewshort lines. OK. I’ll try to answer them. Youhaven’t really asked any question(s) about thehome your now-separated-from-you husbandis living in and I can’t anticipate what theymight be, so I’ll pass on that. As for what youintend to do in the state of Florida, here aremy thoughts. First, if you and your friend splitup, then each of you would be entitled to onehalfof the value of the home when you sell it.If you don’t sell it but one of you remains init (presumably that would be you), then youwould still have to split the proceeds of anysale with him and you might have to pay allthe expenses for upkeep; but if you did, youcould probably claim that as a credit againstwhat might be owed to him when the homeis sold. If he dies, then you would own theproperty outright … “but” and it’s a rathersubstantial “but,” if your husband is still alive,and no matter where he is living, you wouldmore than likely need to have his signature onany deed of conveyance. So, the best thing foryou is to sit down with your attorney and discusshow you want to handle all of the variousissues that might arise.Q. I haven’t seen or heard from my wifefor the last 22 years, but I know where shelives because my kids are in touch with her.I also know that there has never been a divorce,at least not in state of (a mid-westernstate) where she and I were married and whereshe still lives. I am seeing a very nice lady andPatrick’sHeating & Air Conditioning, Inc.Water HeatersSales & ServiceWe are a full-service companyWhy not give us a try?want to marry her but I don’t see the need fora divorce since they are quite expensive. So,what’s wrong with that?A. Do you mean so what’s wrong withthat other than that if you are not or don’tget divorced you will be committing a criminalevent, to wit: Bigamy? Or do you mean sowhat’s wrong with that other than if you arenot or don’t get divorced you really won’t bemarried to your next wife and thus your “marriage”will be voidable? SIGH.Gerald R. Colen is an attorney and memberof the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneysand the Elder Law section of the FloridaBar Association. He concentrates his practiceof law in the areas of elder law, wills, trusts,probate, real estate, business law and simpleand complex estate planning. This columnis not intended to provide legal advice. Youshould always consult your own attorney forsuch advice. Mr. Colen is available for conferencesat his law office at 7243 Bryan DairyRoad, Largo, Fla. 33777; (727) 545-8114 orat On Top of the World, in Clearwater. InOcala, Mr. Colen is available, by appointment,for legal conferences at the new On Top ofthe World sales office annex which is nearSid’s Coffee Shop. 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4 The World News® April 2007FromDebbie’s DeskDebbie ClarkGood day to all. It is April and, to put an endto the rumors, I am back and we have quite afull schedule for the upcoming months. Gettingright into it I will start with the monthlyschedule for Happy Hours at the Arbor Club.• April 6: no happy hour; Good Friday• April 13: Barry & Nancy: Beach Party HappyHour• April 20: Ray & Kay• April 27: Robert ArthurAlso in April, we will have the Bi-AnnualRags to Riches sale from 9 a.m. to noon onFriday, April 13, at the Arbor Conference Center,Suites A through H. There will be doughnutsand coffee sold by the S.P.C.A. in SuiteD; so even if you cannot find some sort oftreasure, you can always purchase a doughnutand a cup of coffee to support your localchapter of the S.P.C.A.The second event for the month of Aprilwill be on Friday, April 20: Volunteer 200from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Arbor ConferenceCenter. This is an event where local agenciescome out and explain the services that theyoffer, so that they can find volunteers to helptheir cause. These agencies include the localhospice, hospitals, police departments, andmany others. So if you are interested in volunteeringsome time, please come out to theArbor Conference Center and see if there is anagency present that you would like to donatesome time to.In April, Theresa will be venturing to theHard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa on Tuesday,April 10, and then on Thursday, April 26.The cost per person is $20. The bus leavesfrom the H&R Parking Lot and we request thatyou be in the parking lot at 7:30 a.m.Into the month of May there are quite afew items that I would like to touch upon. OnFriday, May 4, we will have a Cinco de MayoHappy Hour with Dunning Shaw. If you aregoing to attend this one, please arrive early;when Dunning Shaw performs, the Arbor Clubtends to fill up very fast.Another item for the month of May will bea true High Tea, which will be held at the ArborClub from 3 to 5 p.m. This tea is open toOn Top of the World, Candler and Indigo ladiesand their guests. You may sign up at theH&R office Monday through Friday between 8a.m. and 4 p.m. The cost will be $6 per person.Also please remember to bring your ownfavorite teacup.I usually do not venture into more thanone month ahead but I need to make you alsoaware of some items for the month of June.On Friday, June 8, we will hold a dinner theaterHappy Hour at the Cultural Center. MurderSShe Wrote, Inc. is bringing “Murder on the19th Hole.” You may purchase your tickets forPhoto by Larry ResnickResidents dance the evening away at the March 2 Arbor Club Happy Hour.this event beginning Monday, April 16, at theArbor Club and the cost per person is $25.Also, on Tuesday, June 19, we will ventureto the Sterling Casino, which is out of PortCanaveral. You may begin signing up for thistrip at the H&R office, Monday through Friday,8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost per person is $14.Well, I believe I have given you enough toponder and to decide what you would like todo in the months of April, May and June. Thereare still more trips coming up like in July andSeptember. We will be heading to St. Petersburgto watch the Devil Rays take on the NewYork Yankees and then the Boston Red Sox.Please watch my articles for when we will startregistrations for these two trips along withChannel 17/19 and the bulletin boards.I believe that is all for the month of April;be safe, have fun, and I will speak to all of youagain in the month of May. On Top of theWorld CentralLynette VermillionDaylight savings time turned out to be achallenge for electronic calendars. It seemsthe software companies were not ready fordaylight savings to come two weeks early. So,for the first few days, electronic calendarswere out of sync with actual time of day. Overthe last two weeks, all is back to normal andno more excuses for missing a meeting.Lawn WateringIn my last column, I talked about new waterrestrictions. Lawns may be watered only onceperweek. Hand watering is allowed as previouslystated, however the hose must havean automatic shut off device. Please refer towww.otoqinfo.com for more information onwatering restrictions.Roofing ScheduleThe following is a list of the buildings thatare scheduled to start within the next 90 days.Due to weather conditions, we are unable toprovide exact dates. Buildings: 2160, 2164,2165-1A, 2166, 2168, 2177, 2189, 2191, 2199,2402. The schedule is posted on the www.ontopoftheworldinfo.comand updated as additionalunits are authorized for re-roofing tobegin.Gate Access ControlWe are transitioning to our new gate company.Guardsmark took over the helm March30. Residents should expect to be stoppedand checked prior to entering the communityif they do not have an operable decal. Thosewho have guests coming after 6 p.m. must advisethe gate that the guest will be arriving orthe guest may be turned away — Main Gate,854-8935 and Candler Gate, 861-5378. Wehave updated our procedures with the newgate company and will continue to do so duringthe transition. The gate policy may changeto tighten controls in the future. There tendsto be a fine line between good service and accesscontrol. Some residents will be thrilledwith what they perceive to be better serviceand tighter controls while others will dislikethem immensely. Remember if you have anafter-hours emergency, call 236-OTOW (6869)and not the gate. This number is answered bya trained representative to better direct yourcall.Golf CartsGolf carts should stay on the golf cart pathprovided and not travel on Southwest 90thTerrace. Curb cuts have been installed tomake the transition from path through intersectionmore comfortable. We ask all of golfcart owners/drivers to travel golf cart pathswhere provided.Restrictions on Use of Certain WordsA number of residents have asked aboutthe rumor that they may not use On Top ofthe World as part of their club name. Thereare restrictions on the use of certain words orphrases “On Top of the World,” “Colonnades,”“Bay Laurel,” “Indigo East,” “Candler Hills,”“Earl Township” or “Circle Square Ranch” orany derivative of any of the foregoing , in anyprinted or promotional material without priorwritten consent. Any new club would need tomake a formal request to On Top of the WorldCommunities, describing the club, the use ofthe name and provide a copy of the bylaws.Satellite DishesModifications must be requested to install asatellite dish. All applications for such approvalmust clearly show that the DBS installationshall not violate any of the provisions of theDeclaration. Approvals will not be granted unlessthe installation is in full compliance withthe Declaration and with the minimum standardsoutlined in the “Mandatory MinimumStandards for DBS Device Installation and Antennas.”The purpose of these minimum standardsis to assure the safety of residents andsurrounding properties from installation ofdevices. The satellite dish may be required tobe screened or landscaped so as to be hiddenfrom view, may not be placed in any positionwhere it can create a safety hazard or potentialnuisance and must be able to withstand a110 mph force wind.SolicitationOn Top of the World Communities has anapproved list of contractors who have furnishedevidence of insurance, workers compand license if required. If a contractor ends upat your door soliciting business, verify withCustomer Service that they are an approvedcontractor. We have had a number of residentswho have paid upfront for work that isnot performed or not performed to their satisfaction.Once the money is paid and the contractoris gone, you may be faced with a muchmore expensive project to complete.On Top of the World Communities, Inc. andyour board do not endorse or recommend anyindividual contractors. We do keep a recordof contractors that meet minimum criteriaand that do work or have worked successfullywith our residents.Please advise Customer Service of anyonesoliciting at your door. Ask for their name,company and a copy of the flyer so that wemay contact the vendor to address their violationof our no solicitation rule.We are removing signs from roadways,yards and in common areas. Solicitation is notallowed by vendors, service companies or anyoccupant in the community. Also, no vehicle,home or other item may be advertised for saleon the exterior of any Residential Unit or anycommon property, including streets, parksand along roadways. It is your community andyour Board is working to keep it presentable.Phone Solicitation & Telemarketing FraudTelemarketing fraud is a multi-billion dollarbusiness in the United States. Every year,thousands of consumers lose as little as afew dollars to as much as their life savings totelephone con artists. The Federal Trade Commission(FTC) encourages you to be skepticalwhen you hear a phone solicitation.Unlike most other crimes, telemarketingInsurance forautomobiles, property, long-term care & golf cartsCall: Shannon • Amy • GaryNorman Financial & Insurance Services, Inc.Jasmine Square • 6144 SW Highway 200351-4020fraud requires one essential element: victimparticipation. We’re all potential targets, but,if you’re age 60 or older, you may be a specialtarget for people who sell bogus products andservices by phone. Women living alone arespecial targets of these scam artists.Often it’s hard to know whether a sales callis legitimate. Telephone con artists are skilledat sounding believable. You may be promisedfree gifts, prizes or vacations — or the “investmentof a lifetime” — but only if you act“right away.” It may sound like a really gooddeal but it probably is not. Don’t give awayyour money.Protect yourself by not allowing the telemarketerto pressure you to make an immediatedecision or give your credit card, checkingaccount or Social Security number to unknowncallers. Don’t invest your money withan unknown caller who insists you make upyour mind immediately. Don’t send cash bymessenger or overnight mail. If you use cash,you may lose your right to dispute fraudulentcharges. Be wary of callers saying they are lawenforcement officers who will help you getyour money back “for a fee.”It’s illegal for a telemarketer to call you ifyou’ve asked not to be called. In fact, the federalgovernment has created the National DoNot Call Registry — the free, easy way to reducethe telemarketing calls you get at home.To register, or to get information, visit www.donotcall.gov, or call toll-free 1-888-382-1222(TTY: 1-866-290-4236) from the phone youwant to register.To learn more about how to protect yourselffrom telemarketing fraud, just go on lineand Google “Phone Solicitation Scams” or dolike I do, just hang up.Let me know of items you would like to hearmore about for next month’s column. 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April 2007 The World News® 5Welcometo On Top of the WorldDaniel L. and Susan H. Metzger, 9102 S.W. 102ndCircle, AvalonWilliam and Shirley Day, 8519 S.W. 84th Loop,Candler HillsDaniel R. and Patricia Gill, 8515 S.W. 84 Loop,Candler HillsJack F. and Yolanda Greer, 8511 S.W. 84th Loop,Candler HillsJoseph C. White, 8639 S.W. 86th Circle, CandlerHillsRobert B. and Wilma C. Combs, 8495 S.W. 84thLoop, Candler HillsCesar H. and Gloria E. Guaqueta, 8605 S.W. 88Loop, Candler HillsShawn P. Anderson, 8459 S.W. 84 Loop, CandlerHillsAlan R. and Patricia C. Wassmer, 8455 S.W. 84Loop, Candler HillsBirthdays … Invitations … AnniversariesSpecial presents for many opportunities and nice peopleCome and see the unusual living accessories and magnificent gift ideas• Table runner, Placemat, Doily• Apron, Kitchen towel, Potholder• Pillowcase, Potpourri Bag, Napkin BagOpen from10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Monday — Saturday• Unusual glass plates, bowls and figurines• The greatest choice of hand-carved, artistic Easter bunny’s worlds!Always something special!2400 College Road, Suite 201/SR 200/Ocala West Plaza(next to Hobby Lobby) • 694-9400www.schubert-european-specials.comS. M. and Penny Kidd, 8403 S.W. 84 Loop, CandlerHillsWilliam A. and Maureen A. Cromarty, 8399 S.W.84 Loop, Candler HillsJames E. and Carole F. Robinson, 8395 S.W. 84Loop, Candler HillsAlexander R. and Linda L. Lohr, 8387 S.W. 84Loop, Candler HillsGaetan J. and Diane C. Landry, 8414 S.W. 84thLoop, Candler HillsRoger M. and Eileen M. Foley, 8527 S.W. 84 Loop,Candler HillsJoseph M. and Kathryn A. Boland, 8821 S.W.82nd Court Road, Candler HillsGeorge L. and Martha Lyons, 8609 S.W. 88 Loop,Candler HillsEdward M. and Christine M. Smith, 8669 S.W. 88Loop, Candler HillsVince M. and Antoinette Iorio, 8419 S.W. 82ndLoop, Candler HillsPeter A. Dodd, 8818 S.W. 86th Court, CandlerHillsLynn M. Willis and Joan I. Shemansky, 8822 S.W.86th Court, Candler HillsJames and Maria Devine, 8590 S.W. 88th Loop,Candler HillsJuanita S. Ingram, 8839 S.W. 83rd Cir, CandlerHillsRoger and Louise Laforge, 8724 S.W. 88 Place,Candler HillsThomas C. Rogers, 8904 S.W. 84th Circle, CandlerHillsFrancis P. Brennan, 8906 S.W. 84th Circle, CandlerHillsDorothy Anne Baird, 8912 S.W. 84th Circle, CandlerHillsMonica J. Grant, 8637 S.W. 88 Loop, Candler HillsRandall A. and Lodemia R. Lakosky, 8700 S.W. 88Place, Candler HillsDouglas H. and Beatrice L. Dauphinais, 8507 S.W.84 Loop, Candler HillsTony G. and Diane M. Jones, 8521 S.W. 82ndCircle, Candler HillsCarmelo Carpita and Felice L. Boniakowski, 8438S.W. 84 Loop, Candler HillsPete and Sue Guy, 8372 S.W. 84th Loop, CandlerHillsAlbert D. and Sue A. Burrell, 8462 S.W. 86th Terrace,Candler HillsDavid U. and Nancy J. Bustamante Groves, 8531S.W. 84 Loop, Candler HillsTheresa M. Sharby, 8410 S.W. 84th Loop, CandlerHillsRichard C. Hutchins Sr.” and Kay C. Hutchins,8491 S.W. 84 Loop, Candler HillsKenneth R. and Julia L. Sines, 8545 S.W. 86thTerrace, Candler HillsDoris A. Muto, 8368 S.W. 84 Loop, Candler HillsEdna F. and Henry J. Hasey, 8643 S.W. 86 Circle,Candler HillsCharles C. and Marguerite A. Piotrowski, 8434S.W. 84 Loop, Candler HillsSherwood and Deborah Gloth, 8430 S.W. 84Loop, Candler HillsClifton and Paula M. Miller, 8426 S.W. 84th Loop,Candler HillsMelvin A. and Linda Koenig, 8418 S.W. 84 Loop,Candler HillsRichard H. and Paula M. Lilly, 8406 S.W. 84 Loop,Candler HillsJames A. and Suzanne M. Freitag, 8404 S.W. 84Loop, Candler HillsPatsy D. and Diane P. Mastantonio, 8492 S.W. 84Loop, Candler HillsCheri D. Johnston, 8548 S.W. 84th Loop, CandlerHillsDonald F. and Barbara G. Elmore, 8535 S.W. 84Loop, Candler HillsEugene F. and Barbara A. Sofranko, 8539 S.W. 84Loop, Candler HillsFrank McCray Jr. and Brenda B. McCray, 8547 S.W.84 Loop, Candler HillsFrank M. and Joyce E. Rose, 8463 S.W. 84 Loop,Candler HillsRoger A. and Elizabeth G. Werner, 8471 S.W. 84Loop, Candler HillsMichael C. Birch Sr. and Joyce F. Birch, 8453 S.W.86 Terr, Candler HillsEvelyn L. Small, 8350 S.W. 84 Loop, Candler HillsDale E. and Carol S. Woodland, 8534 S.W. 84thLoop, Candler HillsDavid M. and Pat E. Green, 8516 S.W. 84 Loop,Candler HillsMichael R. and Sandi Hirschbein, Ttee”, 8508 S.W.84 Loop, Candler HillsSami M. Odeh, 8504 S.W. 84 Loop, Candler HillsEdgar A. and Mary H. Hord, 8442 S.W. 84 Loop,Candler HillsJohn A. and Dora Kozlowski, 8596 S.W. 86thCircle, Candler HillsDennis and Connie G. Norris, 8364 S.W. 84thLoop, Candler HillsGary W. and Kathleen M. Hoyt, 7923 S.W. 80thPlace Road, Indigo EastAnthony P. and Marie E. Pino, 8232 S.W. 79thCourt, Indigo EastBenjamin and Barbara E. Martyn, 8332 S.W. 79thCircle, Indigo EastGlenn P. and Adam P. Oaks, 7929 S.W. 80th PlaceRoad, Indigo EastBenjamin J. and Elizabeth W. Russell, 7887 S.W.80th Place Road, Indigo EastWilliam K. and Elisabeth Tupper, 7839 S.W. 80thPlace Road, Indigo EastBarbara C. Woodson, 8077 S.W. 78th Terrace Rd,Indigo EastCesar H. and Gloria E. Guaqueta, 7942 S.W. 80thPlace Road, Indigo EastTerrance P. and Helen V. Solan, 8046 S.W. 78thTerrace Road, Indigo EastJohn M. Greenwood, 8360 S.W. 79th Circle,Indigo East HospitalityDivisionSusan KeoghSt. Patrick’s Day at Candler Hills Restaurantfeatured a traditional Irish atmosphere,complete with corned beef and cabbage, lambstew and shepherd’s pie. A great time was hadby all!Join us at Candler Hills Restaurant forWednesday Night Steak Out, where steaks arecooked outside on the grill. Petite filet, rib eye,N.Y. strip, pork ribs, mahi mahi or salmon areserved 5 to 8 p.m.Easter dinner at the restaurant will be servedfrom 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Braised lamb shanks,honey glazed ham, and prime rib Au Jus areamong the special entrees on the menu. Call861-9720 to make your reservation.Among Candler Hills Restaurant’s Mother’sDay features are: slow roasted leg of lamb;grouper en papillote; prime rib au jus; andmore. Call 861-9720 to make your reservationearly for this special day. Serving time is from11 a.m. to 7 p.m.Friendship Catering will be hosting an Easterbuffet in the Arbor Club. There will be an11 a.m. seating and a 1 p.m. seating. The costof $16 per person includes tax and gratuity.Entrees include roast leg of lamb, slicedpitt ham with sweet raisin sauce and roastedchicken with rich gravy. An array of salads,vegetables, starches and desserts completeyour meal. Call 861-9188 for information, orto make your reservation.A Mother’s Day Buffet will be held at theHealth & Recreation Ballroom. Entrée selectionsare hand carved prime rib au jus, roastleg of lamb and chicken marsala. An arrayof salads, vegetables, starches and dessertscomplete your meal. There will be an 11 a.m.seating and a 1 p.m. seating. The cost of $16per person includes tax and gratuity. Call 861-9188 for information, or to make your reservation.Hospitality chefs and cooks are featuredin three Master the Possibilities sessions. OnApril 23, salads will be the feature. The May21 session will feature appetizers. On June18, barbecue will be the feature. All classesare held on Mondays from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. inthe Education Department’s Master the Possibilitiesbuilding, which is conveniently locatedright next to Sid’s Coffee Shop. Sign up informationis available in the Master the Possibilitiesbrochure.Sid’s Coffee Shop is open from 7 a.m. to 5p.m. Daily, and will be open later on nightswhen there are Education and Cultural Centerfunctions. April’s featured beverages are: hotor iced Dreamcicle Latte; hot or iced CherryCaramel Latte; hot or iced Strawberry ShortyLatte; and Citrus Iced Tea Splash. Sid’s featuresmore than 35 flavors (some sugar-free)that enable you to customize your latte, icedtea splashes and iced drinks.The Pub is now open Monday through Fridayfrom 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Pub is closed on Sunday.Full breakfast is served from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.It hosts Happy Hour from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.Monday through Thursday.

April 2007 The World News® 7CongratulationsA n n i v e r s a r i e s • B i r t h d a y s • N e w R e s i d e n t sBloodmobileDon PixleyPROFESSIONAL • THOROUGH • OLD FASHIONED SERVICE • ATTENTIVE • STATE-OF-THE-ARTFrances KappBirthdayComputerClubSherry SurdamWell, I hope all of you who run WindowsXP found that the date and time on yourcomputer(s) changed to daylight saving timeon March 11! If you have your computer set toupdate automatically, it probably did.If by chance it didn’t, go to this Web siteand follow the instructions on how to downloadthe update, which will correct that problemfor you: http://support.microsoft.com/gp/cp_dst. Type that address into the addressbar of your browser and it will take you to auser-friendly screen. Follow the instructionsand that should be that. Please note thatLicensed &Insured30 YearsPlus ExperienceOwner Mike SemichArlene & Marty Pieczynski45th AnniversaryMarty Birthdaythere is an underscore between the “cp” andthe “dst” of the address. If you type a hyphenrather than an underscore you will get a messagetelling you there is no such address.The education committee of the club ishard at work coming up with new programson different software packages and on thenew Windows Vista operating system. It isquite different from Windows XP and we willslowly incorporate Vista into our schedule. I’venoticed at several recent meetings that questionsabout Vista are already being asked so itappears quite a few people have, or are goingto make the switch. And we are also hoping tohave a program on the Linux Ubuntu operatingsystem fairly soon.Our schedule of classes for April is as follows:On Saturday, April 7, we will have no meeting,as it is Easter Saturday. April 14, there isa presentation on using Adobe’s Elements IV;the 21st will be “Accessing and Surfing theInternet Safely;” and on the 28th is Don Sommer’sprogram on “Viruses,” what they are,who creates them and how to protect yourselffrom them! All members are welcome to attendall or any of these programs.Be sure to check the calendar on our Website at www.cccocala.org frequently for thedates of our presentations and for any schedulingchanges that are inevitable.Anyone who is interested in seeing whatbenefits there are to joining the club, pleasefeel free to come up to a meeting and askquestions. You are always welcome!Until next time, happy computing! A-1 HOME REPAIRS, INC.Professional Painting ServicesRepaint Specialist Top Quality PaintsPressure WashingReferral Program Interior & ExteriorWallpaper RemovalFirst 5 callers receive 5% discount Minor RepairsBrush — Roll — Spray10% Senior Discount Commercial & Residential352-895-6047EXPERIENCED • PROFESSIONAL • T H O R O U G H • O L D FA S H I O N E D S E RV I C E •OPEN SATURDAYSNew Patients Accepted • Walk-Ins WelcomeDr. Adam AlpersBoard CertifiedDOT PhysicalsFAA Cert. Pilot PhysicalsImmigration PhysicalsDiagnostic Ultrasound& X-Ray on PremisesADMISSIONS TOLOCAL HOSPITALSProviding Old-Fashioned Service in Today’s Busy WorldFamily Practice861-5444Phil & Margaret Weenink60th AnniversaryUSPORay UtissI recently received a phone call from a concernedresident.When she went to her mail center, she sawa disturbing sight. Someone had placed misdeliveredmail up on the bulletin board.Please do not do this. I repeat, please donot do this. You are compounding a mistakethe carrier made.The correct solution to this problem is foryou to call our Post Office at 861-8188 andreport misdelivered mail. The Post Office willarrange or an employee to retrieve the mailfor correct delivery. Just think of all the importantmail you receive: checks, financialstatements and medicine. What would youthink if any of it was misdelivered and put upon the bulletin board?I lost track of the number of times I haveasked residents to please refrain from talkingto the mail carriers. Perhaps if the carrierscould give their full attention to their job, wewouldn’t have so much misdirected mail.If you have a mail concern, document it andsend it to me. Be sure to include your nameand phone number at the bottom. I will takeit from there. You can reach me by email, atgrandmaandraisin@cfl.rr.comIf you do not have a computer, you can mailit to me. Ray Utiss, 9274-C S.W. 97th Lane,Ocala, Fla. 34481. Open: Monday thru Friday 8:30 am to 5 pm • Saturday 9 am to 1 pm103rd St. Plaza • 8602A SW Hwy 200, OcalaAcross from Publix, Next to Big LotsMEDICARE • BC/BS • AETNA • CIGNA • TRI-CARE • UNITED • AND MOST INSURANCESEXPERIENCED • PROFESSIONAL • T H O R O U G H • O L D FA S H I O N E D S E RV I C E •PROFESSIONAL • THOROUGH • OLD FASHIONED SERVICE • ATTENTIVE • STATE-OF-THE-ARTWe have been puzzled about our poorshowing at our last blood donor drive. Consideringthe size of the On Top of the WorldCommunities and that we had less than 40 donorsregistering indicates a lack of interest orsome unknown reason.Perhaps we should have started our columnswith the eligibility requirements insteadof outlining the uses of donated blood. With60 percent of the nation’s population eligibleto donate blood and coupled with that thegrowth of residents of our area, surely weshould do much better than we have been doing.Requirements• Age: 18 years and up. (17 with parent’sapproval)• No upper limit if healthy.• Frequency: Whole blood every 56 days.Our “bus” is here at those intervals.• Platelets: Up to 24 times per year.You will not be turned down for usingmany medicines if they are doing their job,i.e., blood pressure if stable, steroids, mild analgesics,and many more. You will be askedfor drugs being used and told if you are freeto donate. Some recent surgeries may postponethe date you can donate.April 2 is the date of our next drive. As youread this go mark your calendar and come ondown to the Big Red bus that will be parkedin the Health & Recreation parking lot. It willbe there from 7:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. An hourof your day will make you feel great whenyou give a bit of yourself for your friends andneighbors. We hope to see you there!The Florida Blood Center is the sole supplierfor Marion County hospitals. Lions ClubDianne LovelyOn Top Of The World Lions Club would liketo welcome four new members to the club:Gary Lane, Robert Bicknell, Mary Bicknell andGwain Davis.Congratulations to Estelle Clark for receivinga Senior Masters Pin from Lions Club Internationalfor the numerous new members shehas recruited this year. It has been said thatEstelle follows the moving vans in right to thehouses of the new residents and that is howshe gets them.Attention shut-ins of On Top of the World:The Lions are offering to come to your homefor a Visit or to read to you or to do any errandsyou may need done. Please contact Anthonyor Rita Cacciotto at 854-1364.On April 21, we are doing our White CaneDay. The Lions will be at Publix, Winn-Dixieand Wal-Mart. Thank you for your contributionsfor caring for the blind. White Cane Dayand Mint Day, which will be coming up soon,have a new chairman, John Wiley. Al Hoffmanhas chaired this position for years. We thankyou Al for all the years as well as to John fortaking over.Residents, please not throw away eyeglassesand ink cartridges in the garbage cans.Please set them in the boxes downstairs in theHealth & Recreation Building. Thank you.Congratulations go out to Bob Melnick forreceiving a 15-year Lions Pin. Way to go, Bob.We are proud to say we now have morethan 50 members in the On Top Of The WorldLions Club and still going strong. If you wouldlike to be a member of the Lions Club, pleasecontact membership chairman Estelle Clark at861-7358.

10 The World News® April 2007Tennis AssociationH&R Center CourtsScheduleSaturday & Monday, 8 a.m.-noon: Mixed DoublesTuesday & Thursday, 8 a.m.-noon: Men’s DoublesWednesday & Friday, 8 a.m.-noon: Ladies’ DoublesAll Resident Tennis PlayersWelcome.Thursday Bowling LeagueMicki Lander, secretary of the On Top of the World Thursday bowlingleague called Western Stars, hits the lanes at AMF Galaxy West in Ocala.FitnessHappeningsAdela AndersonOur instructors, Mary Pat Giffin and KittiSurrette, will be attending the SCW FitnessEducation convention, which is held annuallyin Orlando. This convention offers our fitnessprofessionals an array of workshops andseminars to enhance their knowledge. MaryPat and Kitti, we wish you luck in your trainingand we look forward to see you come backwith new routines and fresh energy! This conventionis being held from April 24 to April29. We will post signs to let you know of anycancellations or changes in classes during thisperiod.Spring is here! Let the beautiful Floridaweather encourage you to a more outdoor activelifestyle. Pack your exercise routines withfun in the sun!Yoga Patch WorkSaturday, April 7, 9 a.m., Sholom Park.Free.You are cordially welcome to join us on thebeautiful grounds of Sholom Park to practiceyoga. Six local instructors will gather and willpresent a sampling class of Hatha Yoga. Eachinstructor will present a different segmentof the class. Yoga will help instill a sense ofpeace, calmness and serenity. Mark your cal-Photo by Larry Resnickendars for this very special annual event.10,000 StepsMonday, April 9, and Monday, April 23, 4p.m., Sholom Park. Free.Join us for a wonderful walk in the park.What a great time of the year to blend exercisewith nature, sunshine and friendship.Latin CardioThursday, April 12, 10:30 a.m., Arbor ClubBallroom. Instructor: Kitti SurretteCome and enjoy this class, packed greatroutines and fun.Basic Learning Of Yoga PosesMonday, April 16, 3 p.m., H&R ExerciseRoom. Instructor: Adela Anderson. Free.We will gently guide and correct your alignmentand form to make your practice moreenjoyable. Everyone is welcome.First Steps To AerobicsWednesday, April 18, H&R Exercise Room,3 to 4 p.m. Instructor: Mary Pat Giffin. Free.Mary Pat will help you learn basic movesso you can participate in the group aerobicclasses that On Top of the World offer. If youare new to aerobics or need assistance withsimple choreography, this class is perfect foryou.What is the Lebed Method?Monday, April 23, 3 p.m., Arbor Club Ballroom.Instructor: Joan Sabula. Free.Joan will tell you all about the Lebed Method.For years her passion has been to see breastcancer survivors attain new levels of independence.She believes this form of exercise isperfect for people with Lymphedema relatedto breast cancer. Learn more about it by joiningher in this very informative lecture.MotivationAre you sticking to your exercise program?If your motivation to exercise has decreased,you have reached a plateau, need an individualizedprogram or simply need help, callHowie at 854-8707. He will help you with yourneeds. If you need any assistance choosingthe right exercise program for you, please donot hesitate to call Adela at 854-8707. Arbor ClubTennisJorge PrivatHello every one!February is behind us and March has comequickly. The weather is warm and pleasant.With temperatures in the 80s since winter, weneed to prepare our bodies for even warmerand outright hot temperatures on the courts.On behalf of all the Arbor Club members,I would like to extend our appreciation andthanks to our friends from the Oak Run andSpruce Creek communities for their participationin our February tournament. And I wishto compliment all of you for your enthusiasmand cooperation in making the tournament asuccess during the three days of competition.You were excellent hosts off the courts, andon the courts, and you embodied the spirit offair-play.In the ladies doubles, On Top of the Worldwas well represented by Joan Gustafson andMaria Fried and, by Rosemarie Hueber andMarilyn Beardsley who came in first and secondplace respectively. On the men’s side,Tony Maiorino and Dan Ryan were runners-upto Ray Jask and Jack Ruffin from Oak Run.On the last day, the competition was veryclose in the Mixed Doubles, but in the end theOn Top of the World team of Tony Maiorinoand Marilyn Beardsley edged Oak Run’s RayJask and Pat Beltramello by the minimummargin.I would also like to thank all of you who volunteeredto help with all the food and drinksduring the three days. We now can look forwardto our next tournament, which will takeplace the last week in April.The tennis ladder seems to be moving rightalong very well. The participation continues toincrease and everyone has shown a good levelof commitment. We are currently runningtwo different groups at two different times,due to the number of players. But, when thesnowbirds fly north, we will continue to runthe ladder with those who stay. Please, continueyour efforts to raise your level of play soyou can enjoy the sport even more. It pleasesme to see better and better competition everyday! … And don’t forget, come and take a lessonor attend a clinic once in a while. You justmight learn something new!SoftballBill LeonUnable to find another game within ourleague, we decided to a play game with the“Big Boys” in what we consider the majorleague teams with their high-powered batsand speedsters.We headed east and met the Big Boys attheir field in the Baptist Church location.We got a good start in the first inning scoringthree runs with hits from Nick, JR, Bill E.,Woody and Marty, but faltered for the next sixinnings, getting goose eggs. We had severalhits during those innings, but just couldn’tget the runners to score, hitting either intoStan Magen asked me to remind you thatInterfaith charities appreciate receiving shoesand sneakers you may not wish to wear anymore.Tennis Tip Of The MonthWarm-up and FlexibilityJohn McEnroe, one of America’s greatestchampions, said in a recent interview,“Stretching allows me not to get injured andmove around a little quicker.” During his career,John was plagued with hamstring, groinand low back injuries. He also said, “As I’vegotten older, my hamstrings have gotten reallytight, so that’s something I really stretch.”Regardless of their age, tennis players canbenefit from stretching before and after play.A quality conditioning program for tennisincludes strength, flexibility and enduranceexercises, as well as anaerobic and aerobictraining. If any component in a tennis player’straining program is neglected, players are unlikelyto achieve their full performance potential,and are more susceptible to injury whileplaying. Tennis demands proper warm-up andflexibility training for all areas of the body.Warm-up: The warm-up prepares the bodytissues to respond to exercises and stretchesduring play in an optimal way. Athletes usuallyperform two kinds of warm-ups.Passive Warm-up involves getting in a saunaor whirlpool, using heating pads or moistheat packs. These techniques increase tissuetemperature, but are not always practical.Active Warm-up involves low intensity exercise,which elevates tissue temperatures,increases heart rate and actively prepares thebody for exercise.Recommended activities include, jumpingjacks, calisthenics, slow jogging in placeor around the court, stationary bicycle, largearm and body circles. The proper durationand intensity is achieved when you experiencea light sweat.Stretching, can be incorporated into tennisas follows:• General body warm-up (three to five minutes)to increase tissue temperature (slow jog,jumping jacks, etc.)• Static stretching of tight and restrictedareas• Dynamic stretching with progressive increasesin range and velocity• Playing tennis• Stretching cool-down to prevent sorenessand gain flexibilityWishing you, injury free tennis enjoyment!double plays or just pop ups. While gettinggoose eggs for those six innings, the Big Boyswere scoring runs and had us 19-3 going intothe eighth inning.Finally our bats came alive as we scored sixruns, moving us a little closer. We held themto no runs in the eighth inning and came tobat in the ninth. Things started with Ken gettinga hit and with consecutive hits from Don,Nick, JR, Leo and Bill E., we scored anotherthree runs, but couldn’t quite garner any moreas we lost 19-12All in all it was fun to meet the Big Boys andeven better, we got out feeling good that wemade it a respectable game considering theirlivelier bats and speedy runners. We gave ita try and left the field saying that we woulddefinitely give it another try at playing withthe Major League Big Boys.

April 2007 The World News® 13Entertainment GroupPresents Double BillSaturday, April 28, closes the EntertainmentGroup’s Show Series for 2006-07 withanother double bill.Opening the show is vocalist Dominic,bringing his unique and interpretive stylingsto the music made popular by great artistslike Frank Sinatra, Engelbert Humperdinck,Tom Jones and Neil Diamond, just to name afew. He even tosses in a little Elvis.The second half of the double-bill is one ofthe most sought-after comedians that appearon all the cruise ship lines. Singer/comedianDon Richards brings his hilarious routine includingCrazy Guggenheim, Johnny Cash,Benny Hill, Liberace and many more of his“friends.”K. Jean Joviak, M.D.Board Certifi ed Family MedicineNow accepting adult patientsWest Marion Medical Plaza4600 SW 46th CourtSuite 250Ocala FL 34474Tickets are on sale Mondays, Wednesdaysand Fridays from 8:30 to 10 a.m. in the Health& Recreation Ballroom. Prices are $5 generaland $7 reserved and as usual a limit of fourtickets per purchase and are for residents andtheir houseguests.With this being the final show for the currentseries, the Entertainment Group sendsout a big thank you for the support.Due to this support, in conjunction withour sponsors, contracts have been signed forthe 2007-08 Show Series, which make it themost expensive series the group has ever presented.They believe you will be pleased withthe variety of entertainment coming to thestage at On Top of the World. Decals Issued: 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Customer Service,Friendship Commons, Suite 200 • Bring your car, ID card,auto registration and pieces of old decal.352-237-4055Hours by appointmentMonday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Your Home Comes FirstPhoto by Doris MauricioAn assortment of flowers on the side of Doris’ house prior to the frost.NatureAround UsDoris MauricioStriking style,extraordinary finishesand elegant fabrics setyour home apart fromall others. Allow ouron-staff designers toassist you in creatingyour dream roomswith Highland Housebedroom, dining roomand upholstery.Spring has sprung! The danger of frost isover. We suffered through a couple of damagingfrosts this winter, but do not fret. Youshould see signs of most of your plants startingto sprout. If you have not already done so,cut your perennials back to green growth. Youcan fertilize your garden beds with a goodquality fertilizer. A ratio of 6-6-6 with slowrelease minerals is good. Fertilize your palmsand shrubs. You can trim your azaleas afterthey are through blooming.This is a great time to plant zinnia seeds.There are many varieties. They are very easyto plant and love the Florida sunshine. Theywill grow with gusto. Mexican sunflowers,vincas, marigolds and cosmos also like theFlorida sunshine and are easily grown fromseed. Petunias and pansies will look nice untilJune. If you have them in a partly shady areaand keep them well watered, they will last longer.Impatiens must be in the shade and likeplenty of water.Some perennials that love our Florida summerare pentas, milkweed, firebush, firespike,salvia, plumbago, blue daze and bush daisies.Most of these are also butterfly attractors. Thisis also a great time to put in a patio garden ofherbs, tomatoes and peppers that you can enjoythroughout the summer. These plants willdo best in large pots filled with potting soil.This would be a good time to plug thosebare spots in your St. Augustine lawns. Yourplugs will grow faster if you enrich the areawith a little potting soil before putting in theplug. Keep the ground moist until the grassstarts to grow and watch for weeds. Theygrow faster than new grass. Atrazine is recommendedfor weed control in established St.Augustine lawns. You can buy this product inspray bottles at your local garden center anduse as needed.You do not need to fertilize your lawn if itis being done by On Top of World lawn service.If you fertilize your own lawn, 15 (Nitrogen)-0(Phosphorus)-15 (Potassium) is recommendedtwice a year — in the spring and in the fall(16-4-8 is also recommended). Remember —when you fertilize and water excessively, youare creating a great salad for Florida bugs. Ifyou get a large yellow spot on your lawn thatcontinues to grow in a circular fashion, youmay have chinch bugs. Check with On Top ofthe World Customer Service regarding pesticidespraying.Do not water more than once a week. If youare monitoring your own sprinkler system,turn it off during rainy periods. A sure signthat a lawn is being over-watered is dollarweeds. They cannot survive in dry conditions.Please try not to get upset if your lawn doesnot look good. You can’t win this one. Grass isvery difficult to grow in Florida.The Master Gardener Spring Festival waswonderful. The array of flowers and shrubswas spectacular. I was overwhelmed. The nextbig sale will be the crape myrtle sale comingsome time in June. The date has not been setyet. We should have the date for the May WorldNews. I am very pleased with the crape myrtleshrubs I purchased from this sale. Theseshrubs come in a variety of sizes and colorsand are well suited for our area.Have you been to Devils Millhopper GeologicalState Park? This is a great place tobring your visitors from up north. The parkis located two miles northwest of Gainesvilleon Millhopper Road, off State Road 232. Afterwalking through pine forest, follow a woodenstaircase down 120 feet into a sinkhole whererainforest plants such as ferns abound.The Marion County Extension Office hasMaster Gardeners on duty on weekdays from9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to answer your gardeningconcerns. You can call them at 671-8400. Youcan reach me at 237-3479 or dmauricio@cfl.rr.com. I will do my best to assist you withyour gardening concerns. The On Top of theWorld Native Plant Club meets the secondWednesday of the month at 1:30 p.m. at theArbor Center. Come and join them and taketime to walk the nature trail located behindthe Arbor Center. Happy gardening!Doris Mauricio, On Top of the Worldresident and Master GardenerExperience theextraordinarydecorative talentsof Veranda HomeFurnishings & Designas you tour the lovelybuilder models of OnTop of the World!Submit Articles by E-mailto otownews@otowfl.comWelcome to the Community!$100. 00 Off*$500.00 Minimum Purchase* Valid on single purchase only.No other discounts or sale promotions apply.Veranda Home Furnishings & DesignExpires April 30, 2007352-748-1020850 S. Main Street (U.S. 301)Wildwood, FL 34785We invite you to come and join us.Sunday Worship 8:15 a.m. & 11 a.m.Sunday School 9:30 a.m.Child care availablePastor Gary O. 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14 The World News® April 2007RepublicanClubTony TortoraThe club met on March 9 with 50 memberspresent. The guest speaker was Jim Yancey,superintendent of Marion County Schools. Hegave a brief overview of the improvements ineducation in Marion County schools and ofthe new construction program.County Commissioner Charlie Stone wasalso present and gave a very informative presentationon the E-One company issue. GeorgeConklin followed with a report of the Lincoln/Reagan Day dinner. A brief discussion of thestate legislature bill concerning the eliminationof the property tax in favor of an increasein sales tax followed.The issues discussed and many others areof importance to all residents. The RepublicanClub is open to all registered Republicansand welcomes your participation. Plan on attendingthe following meetings and be an informedvoter.April 13: Jim Yancey pizza party; ticketsrequired.May 11: Florida Secretary for Seniors AffairsJune 8: Pat Gabriel, president, SR 200 Coalition.July 13: Florida Secretary of Veterans Affairs;not confirmed.Aug. 24: Charlie Stone picnic.Sept. 14: TBAOct. 12: TBANov. 9: Larry Cretul Christmas socialAll meetings are held in the Arbor ConferenceCenter starting at 7 p.m. unless otherwisenoted and advertised on your community TVchannel.Watch for the replica of the Vietnam wallon April 6 through 8 in On Top of the World.Look for details in the World News. See you atthe meeting. Singles ClubPat WellingtonSingles’ Club member Sally Kohl camethrough again at the March 8 meeting with aspectacular St. Patrick’s table complete withleprechauns and shamrocks. I asked if she hasdecorations for every special event and shesaid yes and wait until we see all her Easterstuff taking up room in her garage.Vice-president Larry Hills led the meetingas president Diane Kirol is vacationing. Heannounced that the April event will be thePaso Fino horse show on April 10 at 10 a.m.(For tickets or information call Diane at 854-8152).After refreshments, the packed room wasentertained by the Golden Troupers, some ofwhom sang ballads made famous by croonerssuch as Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. Anensemble cast performed skits, and the afternoonended with a rousing rendition of “Elvira,”belted out by Nina Ferguson who cued theenergized audience about when to chime in.On March 15 club members gathered forlunch at Candler Hills Restaurant, followed bya tour of the model houses.The next meeting will be on April 12 at 2p.m. in Suites G and H of the Arbor ConferenceCenter. DemocraticClubLee WittmerThe general meeting of the Democratic Clubon April 17 will be held in Suites E and F of theArbor Conference Center and will commenceat 7 p.m., with refreshments at 6:30.Our speaker will be Eugene Poole. In 1970,Mr. Poole graduated from the University ofSouth Florida with a Bachelor of Arts degreein Health and Physical Education. His workexperience includes 24 years of service in theFlorida Correctional System. At the time of hisretirement in 1995 he was superintendent ofthe Florida Correctional Institution at Lowell,Fla.More than 150 Democrats attended thecelebration of “Our Winning Team” on March10 at the Ocala Shrine Club. It was a wonderfulevening with many awards for the folkswho gave us a “winning team.” We extend ourthanks to Eugenie Martin, the lady who initiatedthis and past parties and worked longand hard to make them a success. We wouldbe remiss if we did not thank the many folkswho contributed their time and effort to thisendeavor.We welcome any one who has an interest inthe club to come by and pay us a visit. Be ourguest and find out what we are about. Proudto be a Democrat! Entertainment Group,New Pretenders MakeCharity DonationsThe Entertainment Group and The NewPretenders want to say thanks for the supportthe residents have given them.On Feb. 24 at the Entertainment Group’sstage show, $1,000 checks were presented toboth Hospice and The Florida Center For TheBlind.Again, the Entertainment Group and thecast of The New Pretenders extend a bigthank you. You are the greatest audience bothgroups could perform for. CommunityPatrolJoe BergerJust a few notes for all the residents of OnTop of the World. When hiring someone to dowork in or around your home, have him or hergo through On Top of the World CustomerService so that they can make sure that whoeveris doing the work is properly licensed andinsured. Keep all valuables, such as jewelry,cash and credit cards, secured and not visible.This takes temptation away from anyone.Remember, cheap is not always a bargainand when people are licensed and insured,you have more recourse.I would like to remind all residents againthat Captain Burton, who is in charge of theState Road 200 Sheriff’s office, has put togethera staff of trained people to evaluate yourhome security needs.Something I would strongly suggest is thatresidents keep their garage doors closed andlocked, especially at night. Do not leave keysin your car at anytime, whether in your drivewayor at any shopping area. Find World News Information atwww.OnTopoftheWorldInfo.com/worldnewsFriendshipAmateur RadioEd BrendleOfficers were installed at the March meetingof the Friendship Amateur Radio Club: KenSimpson, W8EK, president; Doug Hawkins,W3HH, vice president; Terry Sparks, KI4HUK,secretary, with help from Woody; and GlenLucus, W1GFX, treasurer.Also at the March meeting, Doug Hawkinsdemonstrated the simplicity of digital radioutilizing a computer and a HF transceiver withthe necessary hookups. The hookups are whatDoug spoke of and its construction.There will be a board meeting at 9 a.m.DiabetesSupport GroupLennie RodoffWe are continuing to have lively discussionsat our monthly meetings. Although our meetingsare small, we have a dedicated group, alwayswilling to help the other members.At the last meeting, we talked about how tofit in the “small meals” that we are supposedto eat during the day. Several good ideas werepresented, and we all started thinking aboutadditional options.If anyone is interested in joining our discussions,we meet on the fourth Tuesday ofthe month at 4 p.m. in Suite G of the ArborConference Center. We had a change of room,so please make note of that.If you have any questions, please call me at291-7508. Download a PDF of the World News atwww.OnTopoftheWorldInfo.comApril 9 prior to the regular scheduled meetingat 1:30 p.m.Members are reminded that the monthlybreakfast is held the first Monday of eachmonth at 9 a.m. at the Candler Hills Restaurant.The plans for this year are again to havea field day, a membership drive and more indepthprogram presentations.The FARC Web site continues to show theclub’s newsletter, treasurer’s report and secretary’smeeting minutes.The FARC’s club call is N4FRC. The FARC’sscholarship fund, initiated by Don and ElizabethHatfield, KE4PMB, remains in the club’streasury awaiting disposition.The April 9 meeting will include a demonstrationof HF transmission utilizing the ARRLprograms. We will meet at 1:30 p.m. at theauxiliary sheriff’s station on West State Road200. All Hams are invited and members areurged to attend and to bring a guest.FARC is open to all Hams and their families.If you are interested, and not currentlylicensed, FARC has instructors who can teachtheory to help you earn your license.We have members who offer their expertisein radio and computers. The club newspaperand notices inform members of the club’smany activities. In addition, the FARC has a2-meter net that meets on Monday at 4 p.m.on 145.170 MHz (except for Monday of themonthly meeting), and a CW net on Tuesdayat 7 p.m. on 21.145 MHz.For more information, call Ed Brendle,KA1INC, at 873-4354. ClueThis mystery lady (age 9 ½ here)struts her stuff at Happy Hour. 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April 2007 The World News® 15ActivitiesAprilMonday7:00 Lap Swimming AC7:15 Oxycise H&R8:00 Mixed Tennis D CTSCardio Burn & FirmH&R9:00 Interval Training H&RComputer LabH&RR.C. Flyers ClubFieldGolden SlippersBRSWoodworkingWWBocce LeagueBCTSCeramics 9-2p.m.ArtPractice BridgeCRNo Bus on MondaysLadies BilliardsPLRDancing ToppersH&R9:15 Deep Water Aquacise AC9:30 Shuffleboard CTS10:00 Tennis Doubles CTSLadies BillardsPLR10:15 Beginner Yoga AC10:30 Beginner Aerobics H&RPower AerobicsH&RWater WalkAC11:00 Water Walk ACBoccee LeagueBCTS11:30 Tai Chi Practice ACLap SwimmingAC11:45 Sit & Be Fit H&R12:00 Ladies Poker MR3Beg C/W Line DanceBRMah JonggCC:AMens Golf GroupCR12:15 Oxycise H&R12:30 Bridge CRNorthern Lights Mah Jonng CC:GAqua BellesACPan ClubCC: MR31:00 Bocce League BCTSComputer LabH&R1:15 Int. C/W Line Dance BR1:30 Shallow Water ACShuffleboardCTS2:00 Happy Hookers ArtRummicubeCC: E&F2:45 Beg. C-W Line Dance BR5:30 Mah Jongg CC:A6:00 Poker MR36:30 Bridge CR6:30 Euchre II CC: H7:00 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: D3:30 Comp. Handicap CC: H7:00 Sunshine Singers BR2 nd Week10:00 Genealogical Society MR32:30 Theatre Group CC: D4:00 10,000 Steps Sholom Park3 rd Week2:30 Readers’ Theatre CC-D1:30 D’Clowns CC: B&C4:00 Billiards Club Art7:00 Sunshine Singers BR4 th Week3:00 Community Patrol Prog. CC: B&C4:00 10,000 Steps Sholom ParkTuesday7:00 Lap Swimming AC7:15 Oxycise H&R7:45 Travel Reservations BR8:00 Condition & Stretch H&RMen’s TennisCTSCloggingBR8:30 Women’s 18-Hole GCRaquetballHR CTS9:00 R.C. Flyers Club FieldTai-Chi (Advanced)H&RComputer ClubCC: B&CHand & Foot CanastaCRStitch Witches Quilters ArtHarmonichordsCC: HWoodworkingWWArts & CraftsBRBus Ocala RunWomen’s 9-HoleGCHorse Shoe LeagueCTSMiniature GolfMGC9:15 Total Core & BodyStrengthAC9:30 Pinochle MR3Stitch Witches Quilters Art10:15 Tai-Chi Fitness (Beginners) H&R10:30 Hatha Yoga ACHorseshoe LeagueCTS11:00 Water Walk ACWalleyballCTS11:30 Lap Swimming AC11:45 Arthritis Class AC12:00 Lap Swimming ACMen’s PokerMR3Mah JonggCC:ACybex OrientationGYM12:15 Oxycise H&R12:30 Bridge CRStitch Witches Quilters Art1:00 Singin’Swingin CC: DMah JonggCC: ABadmintonH&R(Racquetball Cts)1:30 The New Pretenders HRShuffleboardCTS5:30 Mah Jongg CC:AMiniature GolfMGCTable TennisHR5:45 Mah Jongg CC: B6:00 Pinochle MR3 & Art6:30 Duplicate Bridge CRMah JonggCC: GPattern DancingBR7:00 Mixed Poker CC: HPattern DancingBR1 st Week8:00 Men’s 9 Hole Golf P.R.3:00 Great Lakes Club BRShutterbugsCC: B&C2 nd Week8:00 Lions Club Pub*Seminole Casino H&RTrip 4/10/079:00 Citizens Emer. CC: E,F&GResponse Team1:30 Visually Impaired CC: HSupport Group3:00 Nutrition Discussion CC: B&C3:30 Alpha Investment Art6:30 German Club CC: G3 rd Week1:30 Unique Birders CC: H3:00 NY/NJ Club BRShutterbugsCC: B&C7:00 Democratic Club CC: E&F4 th Week8:00 Lions Club Pub1:00 Scan/American CC: E3:30 Alpha Investment Art4:00 Diabetes Support Grp CC: GWednesday7:00 Lap Swimming AC7:15 Oxycise H&R8:00 Cardio Burn & Firm H&RLadies TennisCTS8:30 Taps on Top BRMen’s 18 HoleGolf9:00 Interval Train H&RComputer LabH&RR.C. Flyers ClubFieldWoodworkingWWBus Ocala RunCeramics 9-2:30p.m.Art9:15 Deep Water Aquacise AC9:30 Pinochle MR3Crafty LadiesCRBilliards 101Pl RM10:15 Mat Pilates AC10:30 Beginner Aerobics H&RPower AerobicH&R11:30 Tai Chi Practice ACLap SwimmingAC11:45 Sit & Be Fit H&R12:00 Ladies Poker MR312:15 Oxycise H&RMah JonggCC:A12:30 Bridge CRJapanese EmbCC: CAqua BellesACMah JonggCC: APan ClubCC: MR31:00 Bocce League BCTS1:30 Shallow WaterExercisesACShuffleboardCTS2:00 Pickleball CTS3:00 Dance Committee CC: B&C4:00 Softball Practice SBF5:30 Square Dance Class ACBingoBR6:00 Poker MR36:30 Duplicate Bridge CR7:00 Poker MR3Square DancingAC1 st Week10:30 Travel Toppers CC: A1:00 Stamp Club Bank PAB3:00 Italian/Amer Club BR2 nd Week1:45 Native Plants CC: H3:00 Pennsylvania Club CC: E & F3 rd Week1:00 Stamp Club Bank PABThursday7:00 Lap Swimming AC7:15 Oxycise H&R8:00 Condition & Stretch H&RMen’s TennisCTSCloggingBR8:30 Racquetball HR CTS9:00 Woodcarving Art-BArt LeagueArt-AComputer ClubCC: B&CR.C. Flyers ClubFieldRound Dance Classes CC: E&FHand & Foot CanastaCRStrut Dance ClassACTai-Chi (Advanced)HRBus Ocala RunMiniature GolfMGC9:15 Total Core & BodyStrengthAC9:30 Shuffleboard CTS10:00 Round Dance Class CC: E&F10:15 Tai-Chi Fitness (Beginners) H&R10:30 Hatha Yoga ACWater WalkACAdvanced TapHRFriendship Bible Study MR311:00 Walleyball CTSWater WalkAC11:30 Lap Swimming AC11:45 Arthritis Class AC12:00 Lap Swimming ACCybex OrientationGYMAdvanced Square CC: E&FDancersMah JonggCC:A12:15 Oxycise H&R12:30 Sewing Bees ArtTheatre GroupBRMah JonggCC: A12:45 Bridge CR1:00 I Got It Card Game MR3Bocce LeagueBCTSTen PenCTSSquare Dancing DBD CC: E&FTable TennisH&R1:30 Shuffleboard CTS2:00 Pickleball CTS2:30 Jazz Club CC: D3:00 The New Pretenders HR4:00 Bus Grocery Run5:30 Mah Jongg CC: ACard GameCC: BMiniature GolfMGC6:00 Poker MR36:30 Bridge CRChess ClubART7:00 Poker MR3Mixed PokerCC: H1 st Week10:00 NY/NJ Board Meeting CC-H1:00 Rubber Stamping Cards CC-DBunko Dice GameMR3Opera Appreciation CC-C5:30 Southern Club BR2 nd Week9:30 Scrabble Club AC10:30 Latin Cardio AC1:30 Singles Club CC: G&H2:00 NARFE Chapter 2279 CH7:00 Karaoke Night CC: E,F&G3 rd Week9:00 Hand & Foot Canasta CR1:00 Rubber Stamping Card CC-DBunka Dice GameMR3S.P.C.A.CC-H1:30 Orchid Club CC: B&C4 th Week8:00* *Seminole Casino H&RTrip 4/26/07Friday7:00 Lap Swimming AC7:15 Oxycise H&R8:00 Cardio Burn & Firm H&RLadies TennisCTS8:10 Water Walk AC8:30 Dancing Toppers H&R9:00 Interval Train H&RComputer LabH&RWoodworkingWWR.C. Flyers ClubFieldDominoesMR3Bocce LeagueBCTSBus Ocala Run9:15 Deep Water Aquacise AC9:30 Shuffleboard CTS10:00 Racquetball H&R CTS* Advance registration and fee may be required. Please check in advance.ACAC CTSACIPACOPArtBRBCTSCCCCCCLCCSCCCRECEC:CLLocation CodesArbor ClubArbor Tennis CourtsArbor Indoor PoolArbor Outdoor PoolArt StudioBallroomBocce CourtsArbor ConferenceCenterCandler CommunityCenterComputer LearningCenterCircle Square CulturalCenterCard RoomEducation CenterEducation Center,Computer Lab10:30 Beginner Aerobics H&RPower AerobicH&RWater WalkAC11:00 Bocce League BCTSWater WalkAC11:30 Tai Chi Practice ACLap SwimmingAC11:45 Sit & Be Fit H&R12:00 Round Dance Class H&RLadies PokerMR3Circle SquareH&RMah JonggCC:AMens Golf GroupCR12:15 Oxycise H&R12:30 Aqua Belles ACMah JonggCC: A1:00 Table Tennis H&RCanasta the OldFashion WayCR1:30 Shallow WaterExercisesAC2:00 Fun In The Water AC2:15 Square Dancing H&R BR5:00 Happy Hour AC6:00 Cribbage Art6:15 Nickel Nickel MR36:30 Advanced Bridge CR6:45 Euchre H&R1 st Week1:00 Women of the World CC: E2 nd Week9:00 RC Ladybirds CC: ARags to Riches Sale CC: A-H4/13/072:00 New England Club CC: E5:00 Happy Hour ACBeach Party 4/13/077:00 Republican Club CC: E,F,&G3 rd Week.10:00 Volunteer 200 CC: A-H4/20/072:00 Blackjack Poker CC: E4 th Week12:00 High 12 Club TBASaturday8:00 Mixed Tennis CTS8:30 Men’s Softball SBF9:00 Computer Club CC: B&CArt LeagueArt10:00 Mixed Tennis CTS10:30 Tai Chi Practice AC12:15 Oxycise H&R1:00 Table Tennis H&RChina PaintersArt5:30 Open Mah Jongg CC: A5:45 Singles Pinochle CR6:30 Bridge CR1 st Week10:00 Yoga in The Park Sholom6:00 Ballroom Dancing AC2 nd Week7:00 Northern Lights CC: B&C3 rd Week2:00 Pickleball CTS6:00 Ballroom Dancing ACSunday9:00 Racquetball HR CTSMiniature GolfMGC12:00 Mah Jongg CC:AScrapbookingCC:D12:15 Oxycise H&R1:00 China Painters Art2:00 Pickleball CTS5:30 Mah Jongg CC:AMiniature GolfMGC7:00 Mixed Poker CC: H1 st Week6:00 K-9 Social Club CC: D2 nd Week7:00 Easter Sunrise Serv. 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16 The World News® April 2007ShutterbugsPhotographyMarilynn CroninDuring January and February, Tom Frostigcovered the organization of our photos in theAdobe Photoshop Elements program, whichcertainly makes it easy to label, organize andquickly find your photos.In March, he taught on the simple editing ofphotos discussing exposure correction, saturationand hue adjustments, sharpening, redeye and cropping of photos.We were rained out of our “shootout” ofdowntown Ocala on Feb. 13, so it was rescheduledto Feb. 27. The group split up and tookmany photos covering the square and neighboringstreets and shot photos of the architecture,people (i.e., local colorful characters, theView fromthe LibraryPeggy GreerThere is a set of books here at the librarythat I’m afraid you might overlook. They aren’tvery big; they are about 200 pages each, giveor take a few. They are in the fiction section,down near the floor. It would be so easy toignore them and I almost did.Last year my friend, Barbara, gave me bookNo. 1 of the series. It sat on my table forweeks, and all the while Barbara kept pesteringme to read it. Her enthusiasm was NOTinfectious! I really wasn’t interested in readinga fiction about some little woman in Botswanawho starts a detective agency. Whoever heardof such a thing!Fortunately, Barbara’s persistence overcamemy pre-judging of this little jewel. Afterreading the first one I made the trip up Highway200 to Barnes & Noble to purchase theentire series, not once but twice. I wanted togive the series to my daughter for Christmas.Alexander McCall Smith writes the seriesI’m talking about. I had never heard of him beforebut I will seek out his books from now on.Smith is a Scotsman who was born in Zimbabwe,educated in Scotland, and then returnedto Africa where he taught law at the Universityof Botswana for many years. He and his wifenow live in Scotland.Southern ClubCharlotte HancockMarch is here and it is time to celebrateSt Patrick’s Day. The Southern Club decidedto have corned beef and cabbage with potatoes,carrots and onions. Our own head chef,Ed Beck, cooked eight briskets; Jean Monroe,two; Charlotte Hancock, two; and Edith Owens,two. Ed Beck furnished the cabbage andcarrots. They were delicious and truly straightfrom the garden of Ed Beck.The other members brought side dishesthat complimented the corned beef and everyonehad a great meal. We thank you each andeveryone for your contribution to this meal. Itwas so good we may do it again sometime.Just a reminder to all our members thatelection time is coming. Why not jump in withboth feet and become an officer or chairmanand help the club move forward and have agreat time. This is a way to meet the membersof the club and, who knows, they may be yourneighbor.The Steel Drums are truly “Amazzing.” I amsorry if you missed their performance; it washot dog lady, each other), murals, the paintedhorses, etc. It is such a wonderful place totake photos — we’ll have to do it again alongwith another trip to the zoo!On March 14, a group went to Stumpknocker’sfor an early dinner and a river cruise withCapt. Mike. We then went to the Double Diamondhorse ranch on March 27. (We will coverthese trips next month.) Some of our other upcoming““shootouts” will be black and whitephotos, church interiors, flowers, and thepainted horses scattered around Ocala.At the first Tuesday meeting of each month,we each share a few of our photos taken ata recent “shootout” or something we did onour own. These shootouts are a great way tolearn and see how we all frame/see the samesubject from different perspectives. The thirdTuesday is a class on Photoshop Elements orsome other member-driven topic.ShutterBugs is not a club for digital camerausers only. We also have film afficionadosand hope more will join. This is a memberdrivenclub and if classes on lighting, filters,use of your camera, etc. are wanted, we willarrange them — of course, members are morethan happy to help one another at any time.Just ask! Those with scanners can also gethelp with scanning in their old photos and/ornegatives.The ShutterBugs meet at 3 p.m. on the firstand third Tuesday of the month in Suites Band C at the Arbor Conference Center. All OnTop of the World residents at all skill levelsare welcome to join.If you would like more information aboutShutterBugs, please contact Gary Uhley at 854-8536 or e-mail him at guhley@cfl.rr.com. Mma Precious Ramotswe is the main characterin the series. Don’t be intimidated byher last name because these books are fullof names you won’t be able to pronounce butthat won’t distract from the message of thestories. Precious will capture your heart andteach you all the little lessons in life that wehave either taken for granted or forgotten.While solving cases at her “No. 1 Ladies’Detective Agency,” Precious contemplatessuch issues as patriotism. She loves her countryand sees beauty everywhere. Through hereyes, you will see a part of Africa that no travelagency can show you.The profound way Precious considers peopleand relationships is both witty and touching.For a person who has not received a highereducation, she is very wise and steadfast inher beliefs. She has a calming personality andis someone you would love to sit with whilesipping red bush tea.The main story is not the crimes she solvesbut the way she solves them. Although thebooks are fiction and have an element of mysteryto them, I consider them to be subtle lessonsin philosophy.Smith has written seven books about MmaPrecious Ramotswe and the titles are: “TheNo. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency,” “Tears of theGiraffe,” “Morality for Beautiful Girls,” “TheKalahari Typing School for Men,” “The FullCupboard of Life,” “In the Company of CheerfulLadies” and “Blue Shoes and Happiness.”Book number 8 is being released in Marchof this year and it is titled “The Good Husbandof Zebra Drive.” one of their best. The Good Spirit Foundationof Citrus County helps young people througha variety of services including summer camp,family and individual counseling, job opportunityprograms and scholarships for education.Some of their young people stay with themand play the drums right on through collegeor they return as counselors. The SouthernClub has invited the Steel Drums for the lastthree years. We have watched Alex progress inplaying the drums and he brought the housedown with his rendition of “Wipe Out.” It iswonderful to see the youth of our countiesplaying so well. Watch for them next year atthe Southern Club!Next month we will have a slate of officersfor the coming year. So bring your covereddish and join our Southern friends. Brush upon your singing of Dixie. We want to be heardall the way to Avalon and Candler Hills. Wewill meet in the Health & Recreation Ballroomat 5:30 p.m. on April 5 for dinner, a shortmeeting and entertainment. Women of theWorldCharlotte Hancock100GrandparentsBarbara GreenwoodDue to the FCAT testing, we missed visitingRomeo Elementary School in March. Wewill be back on schedule Thursday, April 12.As always, we’ll meet in the parking lot of theHealth & Recreation Building. The new time tobe there is 9 a.m.We are pleased and grateful to Mrs. Coy,assistant principal of the school, for settingthis up with the bus depot. Doug, our schoolbus driver, has been very punctual; so pleaseplan on being there on time. We do not wantto leave without you.The 100 Grandparents are very much involvedin the Food-4-Kids backpack programand will continue to be throughout the schoolyear. Each month, we ask our volunteers tobuy one or two extra food items when doingtheir food shopping to contribute to Food-4-Kids. Our group members can be very proudof themselves for their part in this very importantproject.We are especially grateful to the membersPhoto by Larry ResnickBonnie Heinlein models a swingyoutfit during the Women of the Worldfashion show in March.The Women of the World Fashion Showwas fantastic. The fashions were provided byBeall’s Department Store. They were trendyand flirty. The red pants suit was beautiful.The brown polka dotted skirt with brownjacket was just gorgeous. It was delightful tosee someone take their hat and match it perfectlyaround a pink, yellow and orange topwith white shorts. The lovely models were ourvery own Women of the World members.Thanks to Chuck McDonald, manager ofBeall’s Department Store, for his kindness andpatience while our models selected clothing.Everyone attending the fashion show receiveda coupon for 15 percent off any regular pricedmerchandise at the Beall’s store located at9598 S.W. 114th St., Ocala. I wonder if theyhave that pantsuit in my size?A sold-out crowd of On Top of the Worldresidents enjoyed a wonderful lunch providedby the Friendship Catering staff. We dined ona choice of chef salad or a plate of shrimp,tuna and chicken salad on a bed of lettucewith tomatoes and cucumbers. Cheesecakewas the dessert.The baskets donated by members of Womenof the World were more beautiful then ever.We had 48 baskets on the raffle table andsqueals from the winners told us they werefull of goodies.The Women of the World donated $2,380to Hospice from the raffle of the baskets andsale of tickets. If you missed this fashionshow, watch for us next year about this timeand get your tickets for a worthy charitableorganization.The next meeting of Women of the Worldwill be April 6 at l p.m. in Suites F, G and Hof the Arbor Conference Center. Griffin’s willbe our guest, giving us tips on decorating ourhomes. Don’t forget our furry little friendsand bring blankets, food, etc., for SPCA, whichwill be our charity for the month of April. of the Stitch Witches Quilters. This generous,caring, well-organized group has adopted theFood-4-Kids program as one of their projects.They bring the much-needed food items toeach of their meetings. Jane Geary and PatQuinlan, members of Stitch Witches Quilters,and members of our 100 Grandparents collectthe donations and deliver them to Elliott andMarlyn Barbour, the key people from On Topof the World who take it from there.Food-4-Kids is a project run by five churchesin Dunnellon whose members make up thebackpacks and deliver them to Romeo andDunnellon schools. These schools are part ofthe Marion County School District, and thereare a large number of children in the systemin need of this program.Any and all contributions to help fill thisneed of our county’s children would be greatlyappreciated. You may deliver food itemsto the home of Elliott and Marlyn Barbour,8680-H S.W. 94th St. You will find a tote ontheir front porch to drop off your donations.The Barbours deliver all food items to the sitewhere the backpacks are made up.Canned foods with pop-top lids, dessertsor drinks in plastic containers, breakfast bars,small cereal boxes, peanut butter or cheesecrackers, are just a few suggestions of whatis needed.To all of the residents who have clippedCampbell soup kids with UPC attached, GeneralMills, and many other product labels thatsay “Box Top$ For Education” or “Labels forEducation” and placed them in the “Red SchoolHouse” under the stairs of the H&R Building,thank you. The “grandparents” and RomeoElem. School truly appreciate you for takingthe time to do this. Each label you donatedis redeemed for cash, and that cash goes toa fund held at Romeo to benefit the studentsfor their individual special needs.Our next visit will be Thursday, April 12.For more information, please call Barbara,861-2539. Stay Informed!www.ontopoftheworldinfo.com/stayinformedHandicap EquipmentHandicap equipment is loanedfree to On Top of theWorld residents duringtheir convalescent term—walkers, crutches, canesor wheelchairs.If residents would like to donateequipment, it would be mosthelpful.For more information, call theHealth & Recreation Department at854-8707.

April 2007 The World News® 17Stephanie’s Computer Tip for AprilA Cautionary Note about AutorespondersHave you ever sent an e-mail to somebody and immediatelyreceived back an automatically generatedvery standard message such as: “I’m out of the officeor on vacation until ABC date,” or something similar?They are popularly used by many but here are somereasons why NOT to use them.You have no control of who receives your automaticgenerated response. Anyone who e-mails youwill receive your response — spammers, advertisers,x-rated e-mailers, goofy stuff, and anything else thatslips into your inbox. By sending that auto responseyou instantly confirm to the immediate universe thatyour e-mail address is valid. As a result the amount ofyour junk e-mail may increase exponentially becauseyour “valid” e-mail address is often quickly sold toother spammers at a premium price. That’s the bettercase scenario. It can be lots worse …Automatic responses can in fact acknowledge something that you in fact do notwant — some of which you can’t cancel without actually canceling your e-mail address.Sometimes these messages end up going to invalid e-mail addresses which thenbounce around on your Internet Provider’s server which is a big “NO-NO” and dependingupon the circumstances can be grounds for immediate account termination. Even“valid reply” e-mail addresses may have autoresponders which can create automaticmessages back and forth between your computer and theirs all day long — anotherbig “NO-NO” and grounds for account termination.As far as Internet safety goes it is not a good idea to let the immediate universeknow you will not be at home or that your dwelling will be vacant. Many individualshave been victimized while out of town thanks to an automatic response; e-mail addressesare in many databases that have real physical address information as well.Consider e-mailing directly those who need to know you will be out of town. Andremember if you are e-mailing more than one e-mail address; e-mail the message TOyou and BCC everyoneelse!BY STEPHANIE ROHDEThis tip brought to you by End The Clutter ETCPlease use any and all information at your own risk.www.endtheclutter.com or www.lulu.com/endtheclutterFamily Owned & OperatedWe have proudly served manyof your neighbors,and look forward to making youthe next satisfied customer!NEW LARGER PRODUCTION FACILITYTO SERVE YOU BETTER!NOW AVAILABLE2½", 3½", and 4½"Louvers In Custom Shutters. As ABonus FREE Frames & Custom ColorsAre Available Exclusively FromAffordable Blinds.When Quality Counts,We Stand Behind Our Products.Photo by Jim LynamThis plane, a very large (1/3 scale) Ultimate Biplane, is an example of the largeplanes that will be featured during the R/C Flyers Fun Fly on March 31.R/C FlyersJim LynamNo April fooling!! Don’t forget that the “BigBirds” show is being scheduled for Saturday,March 31. Registration will begin at 8 a.m.with flying to start by 9 a.m.The event is an IMAA official meet thatrequires the aircraft to be very large: minimum80-inch wingspans for monoplanes and60-inch for biplanes. Participants have beeninvited to attend from throughout the southeasternUnited States and of course Florida.Doug Ensley, contest director, wishes toinvite all On Top of the World residents tosee the show, so bring your lawn chairs and afriend on March 31 and see the “Big Boys” fly!The club would like to thank Bob Emeryfor his dedicated service to the club servingas president and secretary in past years,and wishes Bob the best of luck in his newendeavors. Larry Riehl will assume the dutiesof president, and Chuck Frederick will becomethe appointed vice president for the remainderof the year.The On Top of the World R/C Flyers wouldlike to welcome Bob Sprigg and Edwin Redmond,as our newest Model Residents at OnTop Of The World. The club wishes the bestof Lifestyle with Altitude to Bob and Edwin.Members going north for the summer are remindedto give Les Kuntar or Norm Wiley youre-mail and/or address while absent from OnTop of the World so the club may keep you informedabout events and important businessitems.At the March meeting, several membersparticipated in “show-n-tell.” At the end of themeeting, Herb Brokhof gave a demonstrationof various covering techniques used for modelaircraft. Several club members showed an interestin forming a local chapter of the Societyof Antique Modelers (SAM) and were pleasedto show some of their old-time aircraft to theother club members.All On Top of the World residents are alwayswelcome to visit our R/C Model Airport.The view is beautiful and it is just plain funto watch our members fly model aircraft. Thefield is located just past the Arbor Club atthe end of Southwest 94th Street. A sign atthe end of the pavement provides directionsto the field. Each one of our members wouldgladly explain how these aircraft operate anddiscuss the possibility of new persons enteringthe hobby. Learning to fly radio controlledmodel aircraft is easier with the help of ourfriendly club instructors.Club applications are available at the flyingfield or from any club officer. The On Top ofthe World R/C Flyers meetings will be held onthe first Monday of each month (April 2) at 9a.m. in the Arbor Conference Center, Suites Band C.As a safety reminder, in compliance with liabilityinsurance, the club asks that all spectatorsand visitors to the field must remain behindthe fence line, and are not allowed in thepit area. Remember: Safety is No Accident!The On Top of the World R/C Flyers extendbest wishes to everyone during the celebrationof Passover and Easter! AmericanJewish ClubErwin FlussThere will be a guest speaker on Thursday,March 29, at 6:30 p.m. in Suites E and F ofthe Arbor Conference Center. The speaker willbe Einat Dahari, who was a former memberof Israeli Defense League. The topic is “ IsraelToday.”Members of the club will go on an excitingcruise on a 24-foot pontoon boat down theRainbow River on April 17. The tour will befor one hour and 40 minutes, “alive with natureand music.”Call Sandy Wolf for more information at861-5674 if you are interested.At our regular meeting on Sunday, April15, we will be entertained by members of theGolden Troupers from the Ocala Civic Theatre.The meeting will be at 2 p.m. in the ArborConference Center. There will also be discussionon seeking officers for next season.As always, the club welcomes all membersof the Jewish community and their spouses.We meet on the third Sunday of each month.Our sunshine lady, Dorothy Bresky, is availablefor questions after 4 p.m. at 854-0284.Have a happy Passover and enjoy On Topof the World. 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18 The World News® April 2007Photo by Paul NisticoA ruby-throated hummingbird.Birders’ BeatJane CallenderThe Unique Birders will meet at 1:30 p.m.on Tuesday, April 17. We meet in Suite H atthe Arbor Conference Center.Our host for the meeting is Anne Wallenstein.Mr. Mendinal will speak and show afilm about Crystal River waterfowl and naturebackground of the area. The April field trip isThursday the 26th. Betty and Ron Broman willlead a trip to DeLeon Springs.February’s field trip was to the Eagle SnagTrail at Citrus County Landfill. Anne and ConradMassa led this trip to a great site! Lots ofeagles, gulls, vultures and songbirds. Thirtytwospecies were identified. This site is opento the public on a daily basis.The March meeting about Owls-Ocala, Inc./Ocala Wild Life Sanctuary was presented byJoanne Leigh. Margitta Claterbos led the Marchfield trip to the Lake Weir Rookery (courtesyof the environmentalist Don Browning).The March activities will be reported on inthe May World News … and April news in June!For more information on our club’s activities,please call our President, Roberta Campbell at854-4814, or me, at 861-2983.There have been questions about hummingbirdsin this area. Unfortunately wehave very few, with the ruby-throated beingthe most common. Most bird books show theruby-throated being the predominant hummingbird in the East, with a few others as “accidentals.”The ruby-throated hummingbird is a tiny,iridescent green bird with a black throat thatreflects bright ruby red in the sun. The femaleand juvenile lack the throat patch. It is thesmallest bird in Florida. It is able to hover, flyup and down, and the only bird to fly backward!The tiny nest is created with plant materialand spider webs, gluing pieces of lichen onthe outside for camouflage. The female buildsthe nest, lays two white eggs, with one to twobroods per year.The hummingbird is attracted to red tubularflowers, and we all wish they were moreattracted to our part of the country! Native PlantClubRon Broman“Eureka!” he was heard to sayAnd streaking he did go“I’ve found it!” Archimedes yelled,But it’s a pawpaw I now know!Last month I was “not willing to say forsure which “pawpaws” we have here. Thanksto the ongoing seasons and my friend Bob Riedeman,one of our Asimina species has beenidentified. It’s A. angustifolia, slimleaf pawpaw.The clincher was the pre-emergence ofthe leaves vs. the blossoms. Right beside theone we identified, however, is another whoseblossoms were coming out before the leaves.That one is yet to be identified. Stay tuned.Now it’s your turn to play the I.D. game. I’llprovide some clues interspersed between bitsof information you may find interesting, as Idid, from the Internet.Our mystery plant is a shrub or small tree“often found on sandy sites along the coast,[but also in] a wide variety of sites fromswamps to upland woods. (1) Three featuresmake it a popular ornamental: It has dense,attractive evergreen foliage; is a fast grower,and responds well to pruning.Any ideas yet? Here are some more clues.The leaves are alternate, shaped like a lancebut with the wider part at the tip (apex), andtoothed toward the apex.Many tiny flowers appear in early spring atthe leaf axils (where the leaves meet the stem).The flowers give off a fresh sage-like aroma.The fruit, also in great profusion, are small,round, waxy, bluish drupes. (2)Did you get that part about the waxy berries?Pioneers fashioned candles from them.So did the Swiss Family Robinson. (3) The waxis a high-energy food source for the birds inthe winter.“Like legumes this plant fixes nitrogen andis able to thrive in infertile soil.” (2)Now we’re getting to the “nitty gritty.” “Thearomatic compounds present in ____ seem torepel insects, particularly fleas. It was plantedaround southern homes to help keep livingspaces pest free. A sprig of _____ in a closet orPerfect Plants for Marion CountyGood news for recent Florida residents! Mark your calendar for Wednesday,April 25, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Education Center to attend a presentation“Perfect Plants for Marion County” to be given by our favorite gardening guru,Kathleen Patterson.Then the next day, April 26, she will tell us about “Florida Botanical Gardens”from 9 to 10:30 a.m., also in the Education Center.Kathleen is a Florida Certified Horticulture Professional, Certified in PrivatePesticide Applications and has been a Marion County Master Gardener for eightyears. Her knowledge of what is best for Marion County gardeners has beenattained by her own experience since moving here from Michigan, her delightin all the pleasures of proper gardening and her willingness to share this knowledgewith many others.To be sure you don’t miss any of her lectures, phone the Education Departmentat 854-3699 to reserve a space at these free lectures! For additional information,refer to the latest Master The Possibilities issue available now.drawer is reputed to keep roaches out.” (1)“The wax coating on the fruit is indigestiblefor most birds “except the yellow-rumpwarbler in North America.” The energy-richwax enables the yellow-rump to winter furthernorth than other warblers (if there are _____present).By now you probably know that our mysteryplant is the Bayberry, wax myrtle, southernbayberry, or southern wax myrtle. Thebotanical name is Myrica cerifera. Myrica inGreek means perfume. (4) Now it all makessense, except for the cerifera. (I’ll check thatout later.)(Myrica is also the name of the flat panelTVs produced by Fujitsu Siemens Computerswhich I’m sure you knew already.)In Denmark, Myrica is used to spice beerand snaps. I figure you could have guessedthat.So now that you’ve figured out that ourmystery guest is the wax myrtle and you’vegotten out those bayberry candles you’ve beensaving for just the right moment, it’s time tosee if you can identify just where in On Top ofthe World this picture was taken.Thanks, Ken, for adding Southern Wax Myrtleto the palate of natives here in our beautifulOn Top of the World!Jim Buckner, instructor/naturalist at theSilver River Museum, shared his expertise onsandhill and scrub ecosystems, identifying notonly many of the plant species found in each,but also several of the dependent critters.Once again it’s up to each of us to learn asmuch as possible about our precious naturalsystems. Only then can we work adequately topreserve them.Our April meeting will be a bit differentfrom the norm. We will meet at the regularplace, the Arbor Conference Center, onWednesday, April 11. The time will be 1:30p.m. There we will join carpools and driveto the Taylor Gardens Nursery. Once there,Guda and David Taylor will provide us with ahands-on workshop in plant propagation. Thisshould be a wonderful opportunity to feel thejoy of Growing Native!(1) Floridata Article by Jack Scheper 4/2/97revised 1/5/03(2) The Trees of Florida by Gil Nelson PineapplePress 1994(3) WikipediaPhoto by Ron BromanSo have you figuredout where in On Topof the World thiswax myrtle hedge isgrowing?(4) Journal of Ecology, 2000 Dept of BiologicalScience, University of Dundee, DundeeDD1 4HN Scotland, UKSpring intoFitness(No Fooling!)

April 2007 The World News® 19On Top of the WorldBus OTOW ScheduleBUS SCHEDULEPICK-UP ROUTE TIMECrescent Ridge 1&2 97 th Lane – 99 th Ave. – 96 th st. 8:57 amAmericana Village 89 th Ct. Rd – 85 th Terr. Rd. 9:02 amFriendship Village 96 th Lane – 84 th Terr.– 93 rd St. 9:05 amFriendship Colony 83 rd Terr. – 90 th st. - 87 th Ave.- 97 th St 9:05 amFriendship Park 97 th St. – 94 th Lane 9:07 amFriendship Village 89 th Ct. Rd.–92 nd st. Renaissance 9:10 amWilliamsburg 90 th St.-91 st Cir. East-91 st Cir West. 9:10 amProvidence90 th st. - SW 96 th Terr. - SW 92 nd Pl. 9:15 amRd - 96 th Ct. Rd.Avalon Arbor Club 9:25 amExit Community9:30 amOCALA RUN: TUE,WED, TH, FRI. ARRIVE PICKUPLowe’s 9:45 am 11:20 amPaddock Mall 9:50 am 11:40 amWal-Mart superstore 10:00 am 11:40 amTarget 10:15 am 11:40 amK-Mart 10:15 am 11:45 amGaitway Plaza 10:27 am 11:45 amPaddock Mall11:50 amWal-Mart Superstore 11:55 am 1:40 pmTarget 12:00 pm 1:40 pmK-Mart 12:00 pm 1:40 pmGaitway Plaza 12:00 pm 1:40 pmPaddock Mall (Final Pickup)Publix (Final Stop of the Day)Thursday Grocery Run½ hour1:45 pm4:00 pmSam’s Club 3 rd Friday of the month. 1:00 pm 2:30 pmDown Town Square Ocala 1 st Fri. of the month 1:00 pm 2:30 pmBeall’s Dept. Store 2 nd Friday of the month 9:50 am 11:40 amR/C LadyBirdsRuth KuntarCheers to the Hoofin’ It For Hospice team.“Hoofers” Gloria Scicluna and Hedy Schamal,Rene Beck, Alice Robbins, Janet Sorensen,Nancy (and Paul) Dreimiller, Rita Mandl, MillieMobley, Carolyn Millard, and Jean (and Stan)Jarmel raised a whopping $581! An additional$94 was raised as a result of the raffle of astained glass piece donated by Rene Beck, andA. Tina Chandra, DDS, was the largest supporter.A million thanks goes to each of youand your sponsors for representing the Lady-Birds in this worthwhile cause.Now that you have all those Rags to Richestreasures piled up to the sky, get ready todeliver them to either Rita Mandl (873-7702)or Peggy Trousil (861-1524). Watch your e-mail for the details. Thank you, Rita and Peg,Shirley Shellman, Cathy Fanelli, Tekla Krause,Marianne Boone, and Nancy Dreimiller for assistingwith the Rags to Riches sale on Friday,April 13. You’re a great team! And, immediatelyfollowing the Rags to Riches sale, CathyFanelli (390-3407) has arranged for lunch atthe new Chili’s. Thanks, Cathy.The slate of officers for election in Aprilis announced as follows: Cathy Fanelli, president;Doreen Burosh, vice-president; PeggyGreer, secretary; and Ruth Kuntar, treasurer.Please feel free to contact Mary Jo Wiley (369-5548) with any questions and concerns or toenter your name on the slate.Wonderful memories of ice skating everywinter night with floodlights on the pond anda warming shed, and of watching the hugeships pass through the bay on their way to Detroitbelong to this month’s LadyBirds’ spotlight,Mary Jo Wiley. Born in Bay City, Mich.,she met her husband, Norm, on a blind date.They married before he graduated from collegeand were blessed with their first son. Ajob offer with Alcoa led the Wileys to Tennesseewhere another son was born. A job transfertook them on to Davenport, Iowa, where theironly daughter was born on the coldest and iciestday of the year. Mary Jo says this daughter“quickly warmed up the Wiley household withher sweet personality.” Shortly after her birth,another job transfer took the family to Troy,Ohio. Here their third son was born. (Doesanyone see a pattern here?) It is in Ohio wherethe family spent many happy years, and MaryJo went to work there for a local camera store.She spent all of her earnings on photographicequipment and professes, “It was a good thingI didn’t work for a jewelry store!”The next move was to Pittsburgh and life ina big city. Here Mary Jo worked the temporaryjob circuit because it was a good fit for thebusy schedules of four growing children stillat home. She was assigned to a different companyevery few weeks. Some of her diverseemployment included typing communicationsin French, a short spurt at Westinghouse in humanresources, and an assignment in the lawdepartment at Rockwell Industries. Mary Joeventually took a permanent position with thecompany responsible for constructing manyof the buildings in downtown Pittsburgh.Then, it was moving day again, this timeto Sydney, Ohio. The children were beginningcollege, and Mary Jo began a new career as amedical transcriptionist in a surgeon’s office.Five years later Mary Jo and Norm were backin Davenport. Mary Jo continued her medicaltranscription career from home until 2001when both she and Norm retired. They purchaseda truck and a fifth wheel trailer and “hitthe road” for Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvanialocations where their children had settled.While looking for a winter escape, theyconsidered the Carolinas and also had visitedOcala often because it was the home of MaryJo’s parents. Now, her dad had begun a longsufferingillness and her mother needed helpand support. So, in 2003, Mary Jo and Normbought a villa here at On Top of the World.Her mom lives next door, and her dad is currentlyin a nursing home.In addition to holding the office of presidentof LadyBirds, Mary Jo has been an avidquilter for the past 20 years. She also enjoysknitting and reading and will forever be creditedfor the successful undertaking of the firstLadyBirds’ cookbook, “LadyBirds and FriendsFavorite Recipes.” A job very well done, MaryJo. Thanks for sharing this slice of your lifewith us. GermanAmerican ClubRuth FelschowAt our last meeting, we welcomed Joe Reinsas a new member.Our upcoming boat ride at Stumpknocker’swas discussed and a preliminary date of May3 was picked. Final information will be announcedat the April meeting.We received some late contributions for theMarion Hospice and the total donation fromour club came to $135. We all enjoyed a potluckdinner. Thank you to all members whohelped to make this a delicious meal.For the next meeting a game night withlight refreshments is planned. It will be onApril 10 at 6:30 p.m. in Suite D and E at theArbor Conference Center. Our club is open toal residents of On Top of the World. For informationcall Ernie Liebow at 854-5679. SPCAGenevieve MallardiA donation of $450 was given to severalcounties and a shelter for the care of pets affectedby the tornadoes.Leo Richards, who is on the Marion Countytask force, informed us of the caring andimprovements of the animals at the MarionCounty Animal Control Center. He also stateda new shelter is on the way to us in the nearfuture.In April your S.P.C.A. will once again be atthe Rags to Riches sale with their coffee anddoughnuts and 50/50 chances. If you haven’thad an opportunity to dig in to one of ourdoughnuts, now’s your chance. You are trulymissing something.In May, Mr. Ralph Mills will speak on thetopic “Guide dogs walking with the Blind.”June will be our last meeting for the summerand we will close with a short meetingand a picnic.There will be no meetings in July and Augustbut we will be available for anyone whoneeds us. Auto • Home • Golf Cart • Flood • Motor HomeMedicare Supplements • Health • LifeFriendship Centerat On Top of the World Communities8441 SW SR 200, Suite 117Ocala, FL 34481Fast, competitive rates. Please call352-351-3111www.feroinsurance.comTravelers of Florida • Florida Family • Tower Hill • & OthersEmergency After-HoursPhone Number236-OTOW (236-6869)Round Trip$10.00 OFF Round TripPRESENT THIS COUPONOFFER EXPIRES APRIL 30, 2007NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER OFFERAIRPORTTRANSPORTATIONStagecoach TransportationServiceOcala, FL/Tel. 854-6642

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April 2007 The World News® Ocala Open21results,Page 22.Section 2Photo by Larry ResnickBob Eubanks brings his ‘Newlywed Game’ to the Cultural Center.BY MARY PAT GIFFINWORLD NEWS WRITER“You don’t stop laughing because you grow old.You grow old because you stop laughing.” — MichaelPritchardLaughter filled the Circle Square Cultural Centerfor the Newlywed Game Show with host BobEubanks recently as he shared his most outrageousgame show moments and observations onrelationships. Few in the audience never watchedthis No. 1 daytime television series, which wasconsidered a “dirty show” during the four decadesthat it entertained us growing up.“Never let the parts become bigger than thewhole,” he advised the audience and warned them“not to blow out my candle to make yours brighter.”He told the men, “don’t talk about your pastgirlfriends” and to the ladies he reminded them,“You’re married to the biggest babies in the world.Don’t criticize their mamas and don’t question ourVol. 20, No. 10 • April 2007On Top of the World Whoops It Upat Cultural Centermanhood.” These words of wisdom were complimentedby footage of couples from his popularshow.Then the real fun began when Eubanks introducedfour couples as contestants to the not sonewlywed game: Vivian and J.C. Brown, longtimeresidents of On Top of the World, married 55 years;Angie and Eddie Esch, both employed by On Topof the World, married just 16 months; Garry andMariam Gerlach, Candler Hills residents, celebrating30 years of marriage; Bill and Carol Horton,also Candler Hills residents, married three years.While it’s usually the “edgy” questions and responsesby their spouses that makes the audiencelaugh, this evening the belly laughs were createdby the expressions on Carol Horton’s face.“Carol does not want to be here,” her husbandannounced, as a matter of fact, as they took theirseats on stage. That was an understatement. Lips Continued on Page 38Rewind Performs at Sholom Park Concert SeriesTBY DAN ROBINSONThe Golden Age of Rock ’n Rollwill be the April concert at SholomPark.The 2007 Sholom Park ConcertSeries will present a free concert at1:15 p.m. Sunday, April 29, starringOcala’s own Rewind, The Band. Notethe earlier starting time to allow theband to keep an evening engagementdown south at The Villages.Rewind has been a favorite inCentral Florida for nearly a decade.This trio of talented musicians isnot only accomplishedon theiri n s t r u m e n t s ,but their vocalabilities bothsolo and in theirharmonies areone of Rewind’strademarks. Versatilityis another of Rewind’s trademarks,so if oldies, rock & roll, classicrock, southern rock, Latin, bluesor country is what you want to hear,you will definitely enjoy Rewind,The Band.Rewind has recently shared thebig stage with country music awardwinning stars Willie Nelson, LeannRimes, Travis Tritt and Brenda Lee.They have also performed with bigname popular music stars such asGary Puckett, Neal McCoy, Gary Lewisand The Playboys, and The Temptations,to name a few.The stars of Rewind, The Band,are Greg Pando on guitar and vocals,Billy Arriaga on drums, percussionWant to Go?Rewind at Sholom Park1:15 p.m. Sunday, April 29Freeand vocals, and Rick Warsing onbass and vocals. For more informationon the band you can find themat www.Rewind.cc.At this program we will be introducinga new feature for the Concertin the Park Series, “Arts Around thePond.” Local professional artistshailing from Alachua, Marion, Lakeand Sumter counties, who are activein a number of art groups in CentralFlorida, are looking for additionalavenues to exhibit and share theirwork with the community. We areadding art exhibitionon theday Sholom Parkhosts the musicalevent. Asthese individualartists work outof home studiosand haveRewind band members are Greg Pando, Billy Arriaga and Rick Warsing.limited galleryspace in the area, we are workingwith them to develop opportunitiesfor exposure of their work in settingsthat compliment their creativeand peaceful energies. Sholom Parkis such a venue, and it is with greathonor that we want you to come early,stay late and enjoy some of ourlocal talent.Visitors to the park on the day ofthe art show/concert could enjoy notonly the park’s beauty and wonderfulpaths but view the work of variousartists from Central Florida aswell. Yes, some artists will be paintingen plein air or demonstratingtheir unique craft as well as displayingtheir finished works under theirsmall tents. Sales of the artwork arenot permitted at the park so priceswill not be posted. Business cardsand/or bio sheets can be offered tointerested visitors if requested.Bring a folding chair or blanketfor your comfort, but please do notbring food, drink, coolers or pets.Light refreshments will be availablefor purchase, and limited handicappedparking is available for thosewho arrive early. While the concertis free to the public, we encourageyo donations on behalf of the HorticulturalArts & Parks Institute, Inc.(HAPI). Sholom Park is at 6840 S.W.80th Ave. (off SR 200), near On Topof the World in Ocala. For more SholomPark and HAPI information, goto www.hapi-info.org. Steve Kallas enlists Priest Georgis Alex Birbas to help trace Steve’s family inGreece.Alexander Kalliakoudas’ beautiful Kalavryta, Greece.A Modern Greek OdysseyWBY PAT WELLINGTONWORLD NEWS WRITERWhen he was growing up in Ohio, On Top of the World residentSteve Kallas remembers his immigrant father speaking oftenabout his remote mountain village in Greece — Kalavryta.Sometimes he would sigh and say, ”Kalavryta — fantastiko.”Then, during World War II, occupying Germans destroyedhis father’s village and massacred all its older boys and men.Steve, a Battle of the Bulge hero, was serving in the military atthe time and didn’t know about this until after the war. By thenhis father, Alexander Kalliakoudas, who had emerged from EllisIsland 30 years earlier as Alex Kallas, was completely out oftouch with family in Greece, communication from the outsideworld having been difficult if not impossible.For years after his father’s death in 1964 Steve felt a gravitationalpull to Kalavryta to search for surviving family andhonor his father’s memory. Last October his Greek odysseyfinally began.Accompanied by seasoned travelers and close friends, Merrilland Caroline Smith, Steve left JFK on Oct. 28, 2006, for aventure he hoped would illuminate the mystery of whether theKallases in Kalavryta had survived the massacre.But the quest would not be a straight shot. Timing and localcustoms would complicate the venture.Merrill had arranged for a rental car to take them from Athensto Kalavryta. But the car, with scarcely enough space forcarry-on luggage, had two flat tires and little gas. They arrivedon Saturday, a Greek holiday when many gas stations wereclosed. Luckily, the rental agent found one open station wherethey gassed up and filled the tires with air.Their first scheduled stop was Club Med in Marathon wherethe Smiths had a timeshare. But their directions proved inadequate,forcing them to stop often to ask for some. (In Greecemaps are sold in bookstores which close on holidays.) Afterbacktracking and going through the same tollbooths threetimes, the weary travelers arrived at beautiful Club Med withinsight of a sea- swept beach, a perfect place to rusticate after along flight.Though the plan was to leave the following day for Kalavryta,they had yet to receive their checked luggage. Though Continued on Page 38

22 The World News® April 2007Directorof GolfJeff McDonaldOn Top of the WorldI would like to thank all of you for the greatsupport that you are showing Nick and thestaff at the On Top of the World golf shop thisseason.Sally, Nick and myself had a blast at the ladiesluncheon with the LGA in March. Thanksfor including us in the table game as well. Iknow that all of you will look lovely in yournew team shirts!Remember the monthly golf trips! Thismonth we will be traveling to the SilverthornCountry Club in Brooksville on Monday, April23. We can only take the first 38 memberswho sign up. You will need to meet us thereand lunch will be served in the Palmer Roomat 11:30 a.m. Our group will begin to tee off at12:44 p.m. I hope that you will take advantageof this opportunity to play a good course andeat for only $45. I look forward to spendingthe day with you. You will have three differentchoices for lunch.Hopefully our new restroom facility on theTortoise & Hare course at hole No. five will beready to be used this month.Andy and his staff will be working hard tomove out the winter grass; so prepare yourselvesfor several weeks of transition. Thismeans we will need to aerate the courses andother annual maintenance programs that frustratethe golfers but are extremely necessary.Andy is also trying to secure equipmentthat will allow us to mow the rough on a moreOn Top of theWorld GolfNick MontanaroDear On Top of the World golf residents,I’d like to present the general golf courserules.• The management of On Top of the WorldGolf Course will support the starters and ragerswith full authority to enforce all rules andpace of play issues.• All players and guests must register inthe Golf Shop before beginning to play.• All play originates from the first tee unlessdirected by the golf professional staff.• A maximum of two people allowed ina cart ( one cart per twosome, two carts perthreesome or foursome).• Carts should observe the 90-degree rulein the summer and stay in the fairway duringCandler Hills Golf Clubto Host Ocala Civic TheatreBenefit Golf TournamentThe On Top of The World will again hostthe Ocala Civic Theatre’s 6th Annual BenefitGolf Tournament on Saturday, May 19Each year the event has been rotated amongthe local golf courses. This is the second yearit will be played at the Candler Hills Golf Club,which will again present a challenging layoutfor the players under 60 years of age and afair test of golf for the senior players.The event will be a four-person scramblewith three flights, “A” and “B” flights for playersunder 60 years of age and a senior flightfor players 60 and older. There will be foursets of tees, black for the men under 60, bluefor the senior men, white for the ladies under60 and pink for the senior ladies.Entry forms are available at the pro shops.Entry fee is $85 per person, which includesmorning coffee and doughnuts, green fees,cart, range balls, a goodie bag and a fullcourse lunch of either turkey or roast beef,your choice. timely basis this year. I will keep you informedwhen I know for sure.We should also be starting the remold ofhole No. 10 sometime soon. Again we will letyou know as soon as we know.Candler Hills Golf ClubI would like to thank all of you for allowingus to host the Ocala Open in March. Thetournament was a huge success! For those ofyou who did not see the results printed in theOcala Star-Banner, here they are:The 2007 Ocala Open ChampionRod Perry: Winner: 68-64-67 – 199Rob Johnson: 65-70-66 – 201Matt Every: 66-66-69 – 201Joe Deraney: 71-66-67 – 204Brad Klapprott: 69-66-69 – 204Derek Lamely: 71-70-66 —207Brenden Pappas: 70-68-69-207Ted Potter: 70-71-68 — 209Don Donatello: 67-69-73 — 209Charlie Delsman: 70-70-69 — 209Matt Borchert: 67-70-73 — 210Roger Rowland: 70-68-72 — 210Travis Hampshire: 72-68-70 — 210J.D. Tibbits: 72-68-71 — 211Jason Hickman: 70-71-71 — 212Gene Bodemer: 67-73-72 — 212Brian Omelia: 67-70-74 — 213Ben Bates: 70-72-71— 213Ted Smith: 65-77-71 — 213Ulrich Weinhandl: 70-71-73 — 214Emilien Chamaulte: 73-69-73 — 215Kenneth Staton: 71-71-73 — 215Hayes Farley: 74-68-73 — 215John Balmer: 71-70-77 — 218Golf Cart BatteriesWe Do Repairs & Service At Your Home6 Volt Batteries & 8 Volt BatteriesBest Prices / Call Us LastMotors Too* Plus tax & EPADelivered & Installed FreeAll of the players wanted me to thank youfor allowing them to play Candler Hills.Remember the monthly golf trips! Thismonth we will be traveling to the SilverthornCountry Club in Brooksville on Monday, April23. We can only take the first 38 members tosign up. You will need to meet us there andlunch will be served to us in the Palmer Roomat 11:30 a.m. Our group will begin to tee off at12:44 p.m. I hope that you will take advantageof this opportunity to play a good course andeat for only $45. I look forward to spendingthe day with you. You will have three differentchoices to choose from for lunch.You guys are great! the winter. Carts should also stay on the cartpaths around tees and greens.• Please repair all ball marks promptlywhen reaching the green.• All golfers must have their own clubs andbag while playing• Please do not use the golf course as apractice range. Play one ball only.• All golf carts must have a current cart decalshowing a valid permit with ID number.• Each player is requested to repair ballmarked, fill divots with sand and rake bunkersto ensure excellent playing conditions forall golfers.• Dress code: Men: Shirts with sleeves andcollars. Slacks or mid-length shorts. Women:Blouses with a collars do not need sleeves.Blouses without a collar must have sleeves. Nodenim of any kind!Thank you for your attention to this matter!Accomplishments• Howard Sale shot 84 — he is 87 yearsyoung!• Linda Bervinkle eagled No. 7 at CandlerHills.• Al Briguera had a hole in one at No. 5 onthe Links.• Lew Berry shot 88 — he is 88 yearsyoung!• Ken Cotte hole in one No. 5 Links!• Dick Hess shot 92 — he is 93 yearsyoung.• Ray Hellman eagled on T&H on No. 7.• Rich Schitler eagled on No. 18 Links.• Frank Smith eagled on No. 3 Links.• Tom Pzek eagled No. 12 Links.• Tim Enos eagled No. 12 Links (grandsonof Flo Emanuel and Dan Eddy). Ladies:Save the Date!It’s time to tee it up for thestart of the “Just Us Girls” 9-HoleScramble and Dinner for the2007 summer season. Our firstevent will be held Wednesday,May 16, starting at 5 p.m.More details will follow, butyou will be able to make yourown foursome! Spread theword — this event is open toany lady golfer who wants tohave a fun evening of golf andcamaraderie.804-0722We also sell preowned golf carts & tiresStart withthe BasicsSally CollinsStarting the Forward SwingThe start of the forward swing is the area ofthe swing where we tend to see a large numberof golfers get out of sequence. An accurateway to think of the swing is “the backswingcoils from the top to the bottom of the body,while the forward swing begins from bottomto top.”In attempting to hit the ball hard and gaindistance, the average golfer tries to swing fastwith the arms and hands. That’s where thetrouble begins! More shaft speed can be generatedif the golfer allows the muscles of thetorso to be involved.Candler HillsGolf ClubRoss KuntzHandicapCommitteePatricia K. Del VacchioWhat a beautiful spring/summer On Top ofthe World day for our March Shamble. I hadthe opportunity to play with a very speciallady, Harriet Brower, and she plays a straight,consistent game of golf. I met two new gentlemen,Mike Drabicki and Joe Rappa, and theywere definitely assets to the team. We all knowthe nice thing about these scrambles is we allcontribute somewhere. When someone can’tsomeone else can.I find many golfers focus on trying to hitthe ball rather than swing the club. The “hitting”thought tends to create more of a choppingmotion to the ball rather than a swingingmotion through impact.As mentioned earlier, the lower body iswhat should be starting the forward swing.First, the target heel should be planted, thenthe knees begin to transfer the weight to thetarget leg. This will then trigger the hips torotate through towards the target. An exerciseI like to use with my students is to have thegolfer place a golf ball in the front pocket ofthe rear side (right front pocket for right handers,the left pocket for lefties.) As you swingthrough, the ball should finish over the bigtoe of the target foot. This gives you a task toperform rather than thinking about too manysteps. The shoulders and the arms then becomeinvolved in the forward swing motion.If the golfer begins the forward swing withthe lower body, the arms and hands will automaticallydrop the club into position withoutthe golfer trying to manipulate the golf club.I like to think of the arms and club staying infront of my chest as I enter the impact zone.Once contact is made with the ball, it is imperativethe golfer continues to swing throughuntil the belt buckle, rear knee and shoelacesare pointing to the target. Also be sure the buttend of the club is also pointed to the target.Focusing on a solid finish position will oftentimes create a much more fluid and completeswing rather than attempting to overthink specific positions of the swing. Pictureand rehearse the finish position you desire,then step up, swing and repeat! Here we are approaching spring with golfin full bloom. The number of rounds playedthus far this season has drastically improvedover last season. This is a good sign, in thatnot only are our members playing more, butthe outside guests are recognizing that CandlerHills is one of the better courses to playin the greater Ocala area.March was a busy month considering all theplay we had. The golf course conditions haveremained well above average, which meansAndy and his crews are going above and beyond— my hats are off to you guys.The golf shop has been receiving and displayingmany of the latest fashions and styles.Stop by and check them out — you might findjust the newest of fashions you are lookingfor.We welcome On Top of the World residentsas well as the general public to stop by thegolf shop to view these latest arrivals.Some of the events going on for April includethe following:• April 18, 19 and 20: North Florida PGASeniors Open.• April 24 and 25: MGA club championship.• April 30: We will host the Rainbow Springsladies.With my 42 years as a PGA professional, Ifeel that if given the chance, I can help youwith your golfing enjoyment. Sometimes asimple lesson or just a bit of advice can helpimprove your enjoyment. Stop by and visit ushere at Candler Hills. There was a nice group of 84 players and62 percent were paid. Lloyd Hoefer, NancyDarichuk, Lee Goss and Jan Moon came infirst with a net 102 … hooray for them! GeneSohler, Ray Hellman, Carl Arnold and JoanRappa were a close second with a net 105 …yeah!Tying for a close third with a net 107 wereP. Perrault, M. Driver, J. Dean, M.D. Yarski andE. Darichuck, R. Myhr, J. Johnson, J. Rice. Net109 was the score for fifth place: C. Nicholas,B. Bervinkle, G. Huckel, E. Lang and M. Drabicki,P. Del Vacchio, J. Rappa, H. Brower.Four teams tied for seventh place, net 110:J. Gill, R. Groomes, P. Peterson, S. Smagner;B. Ovrebo, D. Coleman, K. Hoefer, K. Reckart;M. Brooks, E. Noe, J. Kingsley, G. Perrault andR. Kingsley, N. Nicholas, G. Swank, J. Smagner.Eleventh place was a tie with net 111: T.O’Neil, M. Driver, P. Jarskey, F. Lang and I. Lisinski,P. Shirley, A. Pena, J. Hodd. Finishing in13th place with net 112 was P. Del Vacchio, M.Lyon, D. Holman and J. Border. I hope everyonehad fun whether they won or not.On April 7, Valerie and Frank Smith willbe hosting a Modified Scramble. This is thescramble where everybody hits and you pickthe best drive, the person whose shot is useddoes not hit the next shot and this continuesuntil you get to the green. Once on the greenall 4 players putt until the ball is holed. Pleasenote that we will rally at 8 a.m. and tee off at8:30 a.m. See you at the flags. Golf Cars Galore!!!USED • FACTORY REBUILT • NEWFrom: $2900.00(includes head, tail & brake lights)Trust Your Investment to the ProfessionalsSales * Service * Parts * AccessoriesTune-Ups and Expert Repairs at Your HomeFriendship Center Golf Cars(352) 854-20608441 SW Highway 200, Suite 121(In Friendship Center — Next to Winn-Dixie

April 2007 The World News® 23Ladies 9-HoleGolfBJ LeckbeeOfficers for the upcoming season wereelected at the March 6 meeting. They are: president,Jean Flynn; vice president, Helen Bailey;secretary, Virginia Blanchard; treasurer, KathyBologna; and assistant treasurer, Betty Tully.Thanks for agreeing to serve, ladies, andthanks to Brenda Smith and Arloa Vanderkolkfor serving on the nominating committee.Away InvitationalsMillie Nucaso’s team won the Cupid Classicat the Country Club of Ocala, with Carol Bell’steam placing third. Marlene Floeckher andBrenda Smith didn’t go home empty-handed;each player received a tote bag as a remembrance.“The scenery was amazing,” Millieremembers. “The mansions were impressive,even from a distance.”Rainbow Springs hosted Helen Bailey, MikeBeyer, Jean Flynn, Dodie Phillips and GretchenSaker at their Springtime Fling — 138 playersin all. Helen’s team took first place withGretchen also finishing in the money. Thehost club entertained guests with their ownversion of “Deal or No Deal.” “We all enjoyedit,” Mike reports.Rainbow’s End featured a dogwood themeand, while our players didn’t win the tournament,“Jean Flynn won the raffle and walkedaway with a gorgeous hand-woven coverlet,”Gretchen Saker states. Betty Tully and ThelmaSmith joined them for a fun nine holes.Dates to remember: April 24 — RibbonTournament; April 25 —awards luncheon atJuliette’s in Rainbow SpringsBirdie: Kathy Walters on #3 on Jan. 23.Triple PlayFeb. 2048—Joan Rappa, Sylvia Willoughby, SumikoBridges; Marlene Floeckher, Betty Tully, FranMencher; 50—BJ Leckbee, Dot Wagner, AliceMcDaniel Ginnie Hawk; Ruth Koch, VirginiaBlanchard, Carol Bell, Laura Jean Teyral; Vi Sica,Mary Carson, Cathleen Hathaway, Rolla Geiser.Putless GolfFeb. 27Chip-ins: Carol Bell, Grace Bock, Darlene Clark, VirginiaKeuvelaar, Bobbie Kinsey.A Flight: 32—Darlene Clark, Marie Norwood;33—Ruth Koch; 34—BJ Leckbee, Carol White.B Flight: 32—Marie Palombo; 33—Lois Tatonetti;34—Millie Nucaso; 37—Tish Dertien, Sylvia Willoughby.C Flight: 36—Gretchen Saker; 37—Carol Bell,Judy Garrett; 38—Phyllis Smith, Sumiko Bridges,Donna Swiger.D Flight: 33—Cathleen Hathaway; 38—HelenDegree; 43—Charmaine Hassett; 44—ThereseBell.ScrambleMarch 6Hare38—Carol White, Millie Nucaso, Carol Bell, HelenDegraw; Jan Moon, Pauline Beloin, PhyllisSmith; Deborah Mallardi, Shirley Stolly, VirginiaKeuvelaar, Linda Heenan; 39—BJ Leckbee, ArloaVanderkolk, Gretchen Saker, Lucy Quaranta; MarleneFloeckher, Bobbie Kinsey, Catherine Becraft;Tish Dertien, Lois Tatonetti, Fran Mencher, CathleenHathaway.Low GrossMarch 13TortoiseChip-ins: Carol Bell, Vi Sica, Sylvia Willoughby.47—Vi Sica; 50—BJ Leckbee, Grace Bock; 51—Ruth Koch, Evelyn Stewart, Sylvia Willoughby;52—Kathy Walters.Hare46—Ellie Rapacz; 47—Lois Tatonetti, Tish Dertien;48—Darlene Clark, Joan Rappa, Jean Kendrick;49—Millie Nucaso, Marlene Floeckher, LindaHeenan. Men’s GolfAssociationPaul Del VacchioClub Championship … April 11, 13 and 18.Remember there will be TEE times and you areexpected to be there ONE HALF HOUR early.Sign-up fee is $10 and you will receive a TEEgift. The winners of each flight will be attendinga dinner at Bonefish Grill courtesy of thedirector of golf and his staff. On their behalfit’s a very nice thing for them to do and weappreciate it.Holes in One: Ken Cotte had a hole in oneon No. 5 Links on Feb. 21 and Al Briguera hada hole in one on No. 5 Links on Feb. 28. Theywere the recipients of $50 at our Chicken Luncheonin March courtesy of the MGA. Since anepidemic has started, let’s have some more.There has been some confusion about theMulligans for Hospice. To clear things up, ifyou spent $2 for mulligans they can be usedat anytime, anywhere when playing in thescramble.While we’re talking about scrambles let meremind you there is a one-club length rulefrom where your ball has stopped. If you arein the rough it must stay in the rough; if you’rein the sand it must stay in the sand; if you’rein the woods it must stay in the woods; if youare in the fairway you must stay in the fair-Candler HillsMen’s GolfGarry GerlachThe President’s Cup concluded on March4 with Garry Gerlach winning 2 up with oneto play. It was a great event with some terrificmatches, many going to sudden death.Everyone involved had a great time, so if youmissed it this year plan to enter next year.The next big event will be the CHMGA ClubChampionship. It will be a two-day event onApril 24 and 25. If there are sufficient entrants,the play will be flighted. There will bea dinner following play on the second day.There will be a modest entry fee similar to thePresident’s Cup. Sign-ups will begin on April2. If you decide not to play in the Club Championship,there will not be a league event onApril 24.We have a great golf course. If you playway; you can improve your lie one club lengthon either side of the ball.Ground under repair: there has been someconfusion how to handle the ground underrepair on Links No. 12 and 13 because of theinstallation of the new cart paths. This areais to the right of the new cart paths. Pleasebe aware that if you hit the ball far into thewoody area to the right and not on the groundunder repair area you do not get a free drop.Until the area is landscaped and smoothedout you are entitled to a free drop out of thisarea; your closest relief will probably be to theleft of the cart path.The way you take this relief: go to yourclosest relief not closer to the hole, take astance with the club you would use for yournext shot, then a club length from there, dropthe ball and wherever it finishes that’s whereyou play the ball from. If you get the right hillthe ball could roll several feet into the fairwayand that’s where you would play from. That’show you take a free drop according to USGArules.Please note that a drop with a penalty is adifferent procedure.While we’re talking about rules, it has cometo my attention, that members, while playingNo. 9 on Tortoise and Hare and hitting theball to the right into the red stake area havelifted their ball out of that area and taken afree drop. This is a lateral hazard and thereis no free drop out of this area, also you arenot allowed to ground your club. If you arethe captain that day you are required to call apenalty on this person if that’s what they do.This keeps the event fair for everyone.I can see the tee sheet and the hole listings.Thanks to Jeff McDonald he has had installednew glass that can be seen through on bothsides of our bulletin board. Now we don’t haveto strain our “old” eyes to see where we belong.This was done at no cost to us. Thankyou, Jeff, for taking care of this problem.The many lessons of golf: Golf teaches thateven though you probably don’t have a shot atbeing the best, you do have a good shot at beingthe best you can be. Rabbi Marc Gellman,PH.D, and Monsignor Tom HartmanSee you around the course. other courses in the area you will get an appreciationfor how great our course really is.Thanks to Andy for all he and his crew do tokeep it that way. We can also help by properlyfilling our divots, raking traps and fixing ballmarks on the greens. To properly fill a divot,put sand in the hole and step on the sand tocompact it.See you on the links.Candler Hills Men’s League Results4-Man Teams Three Best BallFeb. 20192—Paul Moltisanti, Bob Cooke, Jim McGrath,Jim Bragg; 193—Rick D’Addio, Tony Misterly, BobCowie, Ken McDonald; 194—Bob Shively, DaveMasaschi, JC Van Bloom, Ed Wilson.2-Man Teams StablefordFeb. 2779—Jim Hewes, Bob Starrett; 76—Dave Masaschi,Dick Masterson, Roger Whittle, John Podkormski;74—Paul Moltisanti, Blind Draw; 73—Garry Gerlach,Fred Hobbins.4–Man Team’s One Best BallMarch 651—Bob Cowie, Jim Bragg, Dick Williams, GarryGerlach; 55—Bob Shively, Tony Misterly, DickMasterson, Dick Pleinis; 59—John Massari, DaveSchultz, Marvin Brooks, Paul Moltisanti, Bob Starrett,Bryant Giffin, John Podkomorski, Roger Wittle.4–Man Teams StablefordMarch 13155—Paul Moltisanti, Marvin Brooks, John Podkomorski,Ken McDonald; 154—Garry Gerlach,Jim McGrath, Jim Bragg; 148—Jim Hewes, RogerWhittle, Tom Racinowski, Bob Starrett.

24 The World News® April 2007Golf Believe It or NotGolfer Makesa Hole-in-What Was That?BY BOB WOODSIt all happened one sunny day last monthand I believe this to be a first for the On Topof the World golf course.This individual is on the tee and executesa mighty fine swing with a perfect followthrough.The ball sails high into the air, higherthan normal for this player’s tee shots, whenit veers a little off course heading toward theside of the fairway.This player is partaking in what I call “CowPasture Pool,” with a group of other golferson Hole 17, a par-four hole, and instead of theball landing in the grassy area or some sandtrap, the ball descends into the top of a tree.The other players watched to see wherethis player’s ball would drop when they noticedsomething else dropping out of the treea few moments prior to the golf ball. Closerexamination disclosed that the foreign objectwas indeed a gray squirrel.Gathering around the fallen victim of thisplayer’s handy work it was noticed that thesquirrel was just knocked out, and regainingconsciousness, he staggered around in circlesLadies 18-HoleGolfMary LyonThe Member/Member Best Ball and Luncheonwas a great success with 60 golfers takingpart. The luncheon would make St. Patrickproud with the wearing of the green, the decorationsand the corned beef and cabbage. Welldone, committee: Ruth Border, Jean Culp, JoanD’Addio, Valerie Smith and Georgette Perault.The hostesses for April are Kathy Hoeferand Carol Johnson.Low Gross/Low Net by FlightFeb. 20A Flight Gross: 83—Linda Bervinkle; 84—Gretchen Normandin; 86—Jerry Gill.Net: 65—Janet Juhlin; 70—Nancy Zielinski; 73—Mary Lyon.B Flight Gross:90—Sandy Chase; 94—Pat Mac-Murray; tie at 96—Ginny Huckel, Betty Gustafson,Diane Hamments.Net: 66—Mary Driver; 70—Andrea Fratarangelo;72—MaryJane McAtee.C Flight Gross: 95—Marilyn Rose; 101—Jo Apperson;103—Angelita Pena.Net: 68—Shirley Smagner; 69—Patty Bourgault;75—Phyllis Carty.D Flight Gross: 99—Fran Griswold; 108—MarySkennion; 114—Euny Moore.Net: 69—Esther Lang; 73—Helen Bextermueller;76—Betty Crippen.Chip—ins: Elsie Calabrese and Nancy ZielinskiBlind PartnersLow Gross/Low Net by FlightFeb. 27Flight A Gross: 177—Jerry Gill and Betty Gustafson;tie at 179— Nancy Darichuk and BeverlyOvrebo, Iro Lisinski and Mary Lyon.for a few seconds before running off with otherfurry playmates.It was thought that this poor squirrel, withwhat must have been a tremendous headache,was informing the other tree-climbers to stayout of that tree if they knew what was goodfor them.Now I have heard of golfers achieving theultimate, and that being shooting a hole inone, and I also remember a pink submarinetorpedoing and sinking a truck on the beach,but I have never heard of a golf player gettinga squirrel in one. This achievement wasreported here on On Top of the World golfcourse.Now I don’t want to mention the player’sname to cause him any embarrassment, buthis initials are Irv Gackowski. So when yougolfers see Irv on the street or the golf course,don’t forget to congratulate him on achievingthe honor of shooting a squirrel in one. Foryou animal lovers, the squirrel was reportedOK.Irv stated to me that “instead of getting a‘birdie,’ all I got was a squirlie.” Net: 144—Linda Bervinkle and Nancy Zielinski;145—Sandy Chase and Janet Juhlin.B Flight Gross: 192— Diane Hamments andMary Jane McAtee; 194—Andrea Fratarangeloand Pat MacMurray.Net: 142—Mary Driver and Jo Ann Roney; 149—Kathy Hoefer and Margie Wade.C Flight Gross: 198—Fran Griswold and RosemarieO’Neil; 209—Agnes Lindley and GlennaSwank.Net: Tie at 146—Andrea Flannery and ShirleySmagner, Janet Kingsley and a blind.D Flight Gross: 205—Dorothy Muller and MarySkennion; 226—Helen Bextermueller and JackiePage.Net: 140—Esther Lang and Marie Marquis; 154—Marjorie Myhr and Jeanne Rice.Chip—ins: Agnes Lindley and Nancy DarichukLow Gross/Low NetMarch 6A Flight Gross: 81—Gretchen Normandin; 82—Mary Lyon; 85—Jerry Gill.Net: 67—Janet Juhlin; tie at 69—Sandy Chaseand Linda Bervinkle.B Flight Gross: 91—Betty Gustafson; 97—VelmaRose; 98—Jean Culp.Net: 68—Jo Ann Roney; 73—Carol Johnson;74—Andrea Fratarangelo.C Flight Gross: Tie at 96— Marilyn Rose, FloEmanuel, and Angelita Pena.Net: 70—Georgette Perrault; 73—Agnes Lindley;tie at 74— Fran Griswold, Doris Holman andSerine Rossi.D Flight Gross: 105—Mary Skennion; 109—HelenBextermueller; 126—Margie DeJohn Yarski.Net: Tie at 70—Esther Lang and Helen Foskett;83—Betty Crippen.Chip-ins: Janet Juhlin (2), Diane HammentsMember/Member Best BallMarch 13Gross: 80—Beverly Ovrebo and Margie Wade;81—Jerry Gill and Gwen Becker; 82—LindaBervinkle and Valerie Smith; 83—Nancy Zielinskiand Connie Shirley; 84—Nancy Darichuk andNancy Nicholas; 85—Mary Lyon and Patty Bourgault.Net: 57—Angelita Pena and Esther Lang; Tie at61—Betty Gustafson and Rosemarie O’Neil, IroLisinski and Dianne Hamments; Tie at 62—MarieMarquis and Helen Foskett, Janet Juhlin and FranGriswold; tie at 63—Jackie Page and Margie De-John Yarski, Pat MacMurray and Jo Ann Roney.Chip-ins: Helen Bextermueller, Patty Bourgault,Carolyn Cummings, Diane Hamments, JanetJuhlin, Mary McAtee, Margie Wade. Mini GolfJack CoyleProvidence Putters Mini-GolfFeb. 20Ladies: 46—Inge Vogt; 49—Eva Miller; 53—Emmy Ricciardone.Men: 38—John Ricciardone; 39—Kurt Vogt;42—Sal Tarallo.Feb. 27Ladies: 52—Emmy Ricciardone; 54—Inge Vogt.Men: 40—Kurt Vogt; 45—Sal Tarallo; 47—BobMaxwell; 53—Oliver Aube.March 6Ladies: 40—Inge Vogt; 41—Emmy Ricciardone;43—Eva Miller.Men:32—Kurt Vogt; 39—Bob Maxwell; 47—SalTarallo; 49—Oliver Aube.March 13Ladies: 44—Inge Vogt; 48—Emmy Ricciardone.Men:35—John Ricciardone; tie at 38—Kurt Vogtand Sal Tarallo; 42—Bob Maxwell; 47—OliverAube.Thursday Mini-GolfFeb. 15Ladies: 47—Emmy Ricciardone; 49—EleanorKrowka.BilliardsRichard ImpressaYour regular columnist, George Tookmanian,has been under the weather lately so youhave to endure my column this month.The Billiards Club wishes to thank DebbieClark for her support and research on ournew pool tables. The club voted to purchase12 new break sticks for the poolroom.We now have a poolroom we can take pridein. I hope all of our residences will treat thesetables well as they are lifetime investments.Please don’t sit on the tables, don’t drink oreat near them. Treat them as you would yourown, because they are. The Billiards Clubworked hard raising the money to assist managementin this purchase.I would like to thank all our members andresidents who supported us by attending thevarious events sponsored by our club. Ourdues are $5 a year (that’s less than 42 centsper month). It is our hope that all residentswho enjoy billiards would join the club and dotheir fair share to support the On Top of theWorld billiards program.Man:42—John RicciardoneFeb. 22Ladies: 41—Emmy Ricciardone; 44—FlorenceSoens; 48—Eva Miller; 55—Marge Saxon; 57—Rene Tarallo; 62—Bernadette Jacobson.Men: Three-way tie at 43—John Ricciardone,Dick Soens and Bob Maxwell; 45—Sal Tarallo;46—Glenn Saxon; 57—Oliver Aube.March 1Ladies: 46—Eleanor Krowka; 48—FlorenceSoens; tie at 51—Emmy Ricciardone and MargeSaxon; 53—Maria France.Men: 38—Oliver Aube; 42—Bob Maxwell; 43—Dick Soens; 46—John Ricciardone; 51—GlennSaxon.March 8Ladies: 40—Florence Soens; 45—Emmy Ricciardone.Men: 42—Bob Maxwell; 44—Dick Soens; 45—John Ricciardone; 49—Oliver Aube.Sunday Mini-GolfFeb. 18CancelledFeb. 25Ladies: 44—Emmy Ricciardone; 45—Rene Tarallo.Men: 30—Ben Resta; 39—Sal Tarallo; 45—JohnRicciardone; 52—Oliver Aube.March 4Ladies: Tie at 47—Florence Soens and EmmyRicciardone; 49—Eleanor Krowka; 55—AngelaBerg; 56—Eva Miller.Men: 40—John Ricciardone; 41—Bob Maxwell;48—Oliver Aube; 53—Dick Soens.March 11Ladies: 44—Emmy Ricciardone; 46—Eva Miller;three-way tie at 48—Chris Resta, Maria Franceand Eleanor Krowka.Men: Tie at 44—Ben Resta and Oliver Aube;45—John Ricciardone; 52—Don Miller; 67—TomResta. Our men’s traveling teams have met withvarying success in the past month. The OnTop of the World I team is on a roll, winningtheir last four matches. On Top of the World IIhas not fared as well but are steadily improving.For those of you unfamiliar with our travelingteams we play home and away matcheswith five area retirement communities. Thematches consist of eighteen 8-ball and eighteen9-ball games played by two man teams.They are held on Tuesdays from 1 to 3 p.m.Because On Top of the World has two teamsthere is always a match in our poolroom onTuesday afternoons. Anyone interested inseeing some pretty decent amateur pool iswelcome to come down to the poolroom. Theschedule is posted on the bulletin board.Our women’s team continues to dominatein their monthly match with the ladies fromCherrywood. Speaking of our lady pool players,Kathy Lorenzo (Billiards Club vice president)has organized an open doubles 8-balltournament. 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April 2007 The World News® 25BocceBob WoodsThe bocce season is just about to end forthis year with the completion of the springsession. Remember, Best of Bocce is beingplayed on April 2 starting at 9 a.m. For thosewho are reading this article, let’s all bring alawn chair and come to the courts and rootfor your league’s No. 1 team. The more themerrier and let’s all try to attend to cheer theplayers on.The last committee meeting for this bocceyear will be held in the Arbor Club’s HibiscusRoom starting at 3 p.m. on Monday, April 2.But most important of all is the club’s annualbanquet, which will be held on Saturday, April7, at 5 p.m. Not only will we have a great mealwith many entrees catered by Bruce, but alsoat this time we will be electing the club’s newofficers for the ensuing year. So if it is at allpossible, please try to attend. The cutoff datefor purchasing banquet tickets is April 1 so ifyou do not have tickets please call your leaguerepresentative or give me a call at 854-0702.Cost is $11 for members, $13 for non-members.Now for a few bocce rules: Interference oc-Finding YourPlace In The WorldJust Got Easier!Human Resources now has a link on the OnTop of the World Web site that enables youto view current open positions with brief descriptionsand submit an application online.The general public as well as employees canutilize this feature.Visit us at: www.ontopoftheworldcommunities.comand look for the “Information” link,then click on “Employment Opportunities.”It’s that simple!A new dedicated line has been establishedas a “Job Hotline.” Available positions and abrief description are posted on this line andupdated weekly. Check it out at 291-4537. Call the Pressroom at 854-0248to schedule your anniversary,birthday or new resident photo.Lester’s Collision CenterYou Bend ‘Em, We Mend ‘Em (We are on your side)352-622-0182Free EstimatesAll Work Accepted!Under New Management!curs when a player delivers the wrong colorball. The ball may not be impeded. It must beallowed to come to rest, and then the ball shallbe replaced by the proper color ball.A dead ball is removed from the playingsurface and is defined as follows:1. A ball that leaves the playing area.2. A ball that rolls directly into the endboard without first contacting another ball,the pallina or a sideboard.3. A players steps on or over the foul linewhen delivering a ball.4. A ball rolled out of turn.I would like to report that summer boccewill commence April 9 with Marilyn and DonCernecarl running Monday’s session and mywife, Bev, and I will run the Tuesday session.Remember, only 32 players can play at thattime frame so the first 32 people who signtheir names to the list will be allowed to play.Playtime will be the same as last year, commencingat 8:30 a.m. I recommend those interestedcome early to insure yourself a spotfor playing.For those new folks who have no idea onwhat and how we play summer bocce, it isvery simple.Each person will draw a playing card froma special deck containing four each black andred aces, twos, threes and fours. Whoeverdraws, let’s say a black ace, then that playerwill be on the black ace team playing on courtone against those who drew a red ace.It is very simple and everyone playing summerbocce really enjoys it. You could feasiblyplay both days and never have the same teammembers. That is what is so fun about thissummer session and if you can’t make it youdon’t have to get substitutes.I am letting everyone know this month thatmy May column will be my last. I will report onwhat team was the winner of the Best of Bocceand also who was elected as the club’s new officersfor the ensuing year.Until we meet on the bocce courts, let’skeep those bocce balls rolling. Italian-AmericanClubJerome E. CaudaWe are still looking for a regular correspondent.The club picnic will be Tuesday, June 12, atthe Arbor Conference Center. The menu willconsist of sausage, hamburgers, salads, coffeeand tea. Tickets will go on sale at the Aprilmeeting. The price is $6 for paid up membersand $8 for guests.At the March meeting, the Big Sun Expresspresented a great entertainment program. TheBig Sun Express, a barbershop quartet, sangmany of the popular oldies.The Sun Cruz Casino trip scheduled forApril 27 is full and a wait list is being developed.Contact Mary Rongetti at 237-8581.Volunteers are still needed to assist in manyof the club activities, such as news reporter,activities chairman and board members.The next monthly meeting will be held onWednesday, April 4, at 3 p.m. with refreshmentsat 2:30 p.m. Let Us HandleYour Insurance HeadachesFast, Friendly, Efficient15 Years EstablishedGuaranteed SatisfactionCheck Out Our Senior Discounts!Lifetime WarrantyShuffleboardClaude ServaisHere we are at the last month of the yearfor shuffleboard play.The year ends on April 28. Seems onlyyesterday we said, in September, that a newyear was starting. I hope everyone enjoyedthis past year, and improved their game in amanner, which was enjoyable by the playersagainst whom they competed.President Joe Veres proposed that the winnerof this tournament be presented with a$30 gift, and the runner-up with a $25 gift.Elaine Schlaak is in charge of the welcomingcommittee. So far, Candler Hills and IndigoEast are not well represented in our league. Aneffort should be made by the present playersfrom these communities to recruit additionalplayers.There are openings on Monday a.m., Mondayp.m., Tuesday a.m., Thursday a.m., Thursdayp.m., Friday a.m., and Friday p.m.Actually, there are no teams playing onTuesday a.m. Thursday p.m. and Friday p.m.;therefore a lot of openings exist.This committee should be recognized forits activity, as it has personally contacted 176potential members since September 2006.On March 8, a general membership meetingwas held. The shuffleboard league will donate$100 to Hospice.No 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!352.237.1008NorthernLights ClubPatty BourgaultThe bets were placed and the odds weregiven but it was still Northern Lights whoshined. On Feb. 10, Northern Lights held theirmonthly meeting at the Arbor Club ConferenceCenter with 45 members present. We arepleased to announce that we have 100 memberswith a waiting list.The evening festivities started off withmany calories, a chocolate fondue hosted byJeanne Wells and Gigi Petta. We had everythingto dip from soup to nuts.Following our fondue we had a short businessmeeting. We are in the planning stagesfor New Year’s Eve, but, without a chairperson,president Jeanne Wells announced thisevent will not take place. If you were not at themeeting in February or March and would liketo chair this event, please see Jeanne Wells,club president.It was then on to “Northern Lights Downs”for a night of horsing racing. The owner of thehorses, John Zanazzi and his groomer, AndyZarrella and his two retired jockeys, Sue Pietrantoniand Terry Zarrella, hosted the eventfor the evening. There were many jockeys, toomany to mention. It was a great time and manyNO JOBTOO SMALL!WE EVEN HAUL AWAY JUNKEach franchise independently owned and operatedLicensed, Bonded, InsuredIf anyone is interested in participating inthe Jack Huard Tournament, April 7, with arain date of April 21, contact Frank Dubay andFred Quimson. Thirty-two players are neededfor this tournament.A new slate of officers will take over at theMay executive meeting: president, Joe Veres;first vice president, Peggy Trousil; second vicepresident, Jane Lipps; secretary, Joan Dudek;treasurer, Al Sternberger; historian and photographer,Bob Riedeman.The following will continue in their capacity:maintenance, Vito Chieco; social event,Helen Sternberger; tournaments, Frank Dubay;10-pin instructor, Vito Chieco; and 10-pin 6p.m., George Hajjar.The Summer Shuffleboard schedule isTuesday at 10 a.m. and Thursday at 9 a.m.The general meetings next year will be heldon Sept. 13 and Nov. 8.The winners of the 50/50 drawings heldduring the general meeting were Mary Adams,Violet Dubay, Vicky Lentz, Charlie Lentz andRose Marie Coscia.Shuffleboard League competition winnersfor the month of February were:MenMonday a.m.: Bob SchuckMonday p.m.: Al BiceTuesday p.m.: Mario MigliaccoWednesday p.m.: Lou CrudeleThursday a.m.: Greg RasmussenFriday a.m.: Tony Manzo and Joe SzaboWomenMonday a.m.: Helen DeGrawMonday p.m.: Helen FoskettTuesday p.m. : Joan DudeckWednesday p.m.: Elaine ServaisThursday a.m.: Carol LopezFriday a.m.: Eileen KrepsAs this is my last column, I want to takethis opportunity to thank all who have helpedme in this endeavor, and express my gratitudeto the members who have shown interest inexpanding the league membership.I believe it is important that a new perspectiveis presented in this column, and somenew person be given the opportunity to expressit. thanks to our host for the work that went intomaking this event a success.The Lights were very green but they werestill shinning at our March 10 meeting in celebrationof St. Patrick’s Day. The food wascorned beef and cabbage and all of the trimmingshosted by Jeanne Wells and Patty Bourgault.No one should have gone home hungry.A big thank you to the cooks.After a short business meeting we were entertainedby the Swingin’ Singin’ Seniors. It isalways a pleasure to hear and see the familiarfaces of our neighbors performing. Thanksfor a job well done.Our next meeting will be April 10 at theArbor Club Conference Center. The theme forthe evening is “Name That Tune” with bakedpotatoes and all the trimmings hosted by PattyBourgault and Jean Muncy.Until next time, when the Northern LightsShine. Social ClubMort MeretskyOur next poker/blackjack will be on April20, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Arbor ConferenceCenter.Get out your calendars. The club is sponsoringa cruise that is open to all On Top ofthe World residents and guests. It is on RoyalCaribbean’s newest ship, Liberty of the Seas.It will be from Dec. 8 through 15, and will sailfrom Miami. You will visit San Juan, St. Maartanand Labadee. The cost (which includesport charges, taxes and fees) are: Atrium$798.08 per person, Balcony, from $1037.08per person. Private round trip bus transportationfrom On Top of the World is an additional$65 per person. For further information contacteither Margaret Orlando at 854-7306 orDebbie Harst at 207-8051.See y’all on the 20th. Emergency After-HoursPhone Number236-OTOW (236-6869)JOYEvangelicalLutheran Churchjoyocala@earthlink.netSunday Worship: 8:15 a.m. and 11 a.m.Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.Wednesday Evening Worship: 6:30 p.m.Nursery ProvidedEdward Holloway, Senior PastorSean L. Forde, Associate Pastor7045 SW 83rd Pl., Ocala(352) 854-4509

26 The World News® April 2007Racket/paddle/ball comparison:Tennis racket,racquetballracket, pickleballpaddle and tabletennis paddlePickleballLuke MullenOnce again, as we begin the daylight savingstime transition, we have had extremelywonderful weather on most of our afternoonsfor playing pickleball. Our hours of playingare on Wednesday, Thursday and Sundays at2 p.m.We will be switching over to evening hoursnext month, but for right now, we are stillplaying at 2 p.m. in the afternoon.Last month we started singles play. Thiswas a result of having two players waitingwhile other foursomes played. I participatedin one of these games. What a workout! If youwere to play to win two games out of three,you might conclude that you have had enoughexercise for quite awhile. This type of gamerequires that you cover the entire court onyour side of the net after you have served theball. It is quite a lot of fun but it does take agreat deal of movement on the part of bothplayers to cover the whole court.Recently I have received many inquiriesabout “What is pickleball?” The simple answeris to provide a verbal description of the equipmentfollowed by an invitation to come downto the Health & Recreation Tennis Courts 3and 4 and watch us play. This month, I haveincluded a visual picture of the equipmentPickleballTipBill DaughertyPickleball tip of the monthThere will be a free Pickleball seminar forall interested On Top of the World residentson Saturday, April 14, at 2 p.m. at the Health& Recreation tennis courts 3 and 4.If it rains that weekend, the seminar will beMAILBOX ETC.(352) 854-2030Steeplechase Plaza on SR 200(next to Walgreens)Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.• Notary Service• Key Duplication• Mailbox Rentals• Packaging Supplies• Fax Service• Money Orders• Office Supplies• Copies (B&W/Color)Let our friendly staff ship your packages!FULL SERVICEPACKAGING & SHIPPING OUTLETUSPSwe use. This way, all community memberscan get an idea of the size of the pickleballpaddle and balls in relation to other racketsports they may already be familiar with. Thepicture depicts the different sizes of racketswith the associated ball shown in the centerof the racket for the various sports activity.Also, racket sizes have some correlation withthe court/playing surface size. The best wayto find out about the sport of pickleball is tocome down and watch us play. Bill Daughertyis offering in his Pickleball Tips of The Montharticle an open invitation to all residents tofind out first hand the fun of pickleball.Recently Bill, as our own On Top of theWorld United States of America PickleballAssociation ambassador, received an openinvitation to play in a local tournament. Thetournament is called “Geezerjock in Training2007.” Basically, without all of the technicaladministrative details, it is pickleball qualifiertournament of men’s and women’s doublesand mixed doubles. The age divisions are 50-54, 55-59 and 60+. Some of our members haveexpressed interest in participating. We wouldgo to various communities to play. Since pickleballis relatively new for many of our members,and we have never played in any typeof tournament, we are somewhat concernedabout our abilities versus the skills of playerswith many years of experience. This tournamentwill start on March 31 and the results ofour participation should be interesting. Thisqualifier will be played as a double eliminationevent. In other words, you must win twoout of three games to progress to the next series.If you lose two games, your participationis over.We are looking forward to this event andwondering what our experiences will be.For potential new players, like most of uswere in 2005, the best way to find out aboutpickleball is to come watch us play at theHealth & Recreation Building Pickleball Courts3 and 4 at any of our scheduled times ofWednesdays, Thursdays, or Sundays at 2 p.m.If you have any questions about pickleballor want to know how to get started into thisfun activity please call Luke at 291-8625. held at the same time and place on the followingSaturday. All questions answered.Additionally, paddles and balls are availablefor all who wish to try their hand at thegame. Wear loose fitting clothing and tennisshoes.Those of us who enjoy Pickleball know howmuch fun it is to play. At the same time, youreceive many physical benefits from playingthe game, such as, more endurance, better circulation,a stronger heart, better hand and eyecoordination, and you sweat the toxins out ofyour system. Plus, you meet some very nicepeople who are passionate about the game.With this in mind, I will be holding a Pickleballclinic for all who would like more informationabout the game. It is open to everyonein the community and will be a great opportunityto see what the game is about and have allyour questions answered.I would also like to see if there are anyladies interested in starting a “ladies-only”league. If you are interested please contact meat the below phone number or email me yourinterest or questions about the league.As ever, if you have any questions or needhelp, give me a call at 854-2751 or emailxxhbill@earthlink.net for assistance.Play hard, have fun and make friends. OcalaClown ExpressJulia BrandtHow about that weather we’re having. It appearsthat spring is here. What a wonderfultime of year to be clowning around. Lucky forus here in Florida, we get to enjoy this timeof year earlier than those north of us and ourclowns have already been out and about.For the entire month of February we continuedour weekly safety program at MunroeRegional Medical Center as part of the pediatricorientation program. However, during themonth of March the clowns took a break whileour little friends and their teachers involvedthemselves with statewide testing. We lookforward to getting them back again in Apriland continue with them until the end of theschool year.To start off the month of February a handfulof our clowns got out of bed early oneSaturday and scurried off to the Hospice BereavementCamp. Needless to say, this is oneactivity our clowns support whole-heartedlyand gladly crawl out early on a Saturday tosupport.Another “gig” our clowns are more thanwilling to support is a fundraiser for the Children’sMiracle Network. This year’s fundraiserwas held by the IHop restaurant combinedwith “national pancake day.” (Have you everheard of that?) Now who wouldn’t want toparticipate some way in a pancake day! Ourclowns did and spent their time interactingwith the others who did as well. In addition tohaving a great time with the participants wewere pleased to hear that together with themwe were able to bring in more than $1,000 forthe Children’s Miracle Network.At the end of the short month of February,the Ocala Clown Express joined in anotherfundraiser. This one was for the Joy LutheranChurch. The clowns were there to entertainthe crowds and provide something special forthe children attending the church’s car show.Everyone who attended had a great time.Well, as I said, spring appears to be hereand our calendar for March was filling up. Atthe time of the writing, we have already hada great time at HITS. Out of consideration forthe horses and riders, we leave our balloonanimals at home for the day. As you mightexpect, our little balloon creatures have a tendencyto get loose, pop or do some other unexpectedstartling thing. We certainly don’t wantto cause any shocks to the guests of honor.This, however, does not mean that our “balloonman” stays at home. He joins the otherclowns in providing fun for our little customerswho love having their faces painted andgetting their little hands and arms tattooedwith pictures of their favorite characters andicons.That just about brings us up-to-date withthe Ocala Clown Express activities.If you would like to make a charitable contributionto our community and have a greattime doing it by becoming a clown, please contactus by giving Dotsy a call. She lives withCarol White and can be reached at 873-9223.The Movie Club Presents‘Flicka’ One Week EarlyBY MARY EHLEThe April movie will be on Sunday, April 1.Please make special note of this, as it is a weekearly this month. This is because of Easter beingon the next Sunday, which is normally ourmovie date.The movie selected for this month is “Flicka”starring Tim McGraw and Alison Lohman.It is the story of young girl who pins herhopes and dreams on a maverick horse. It isVas Murthy, M.D.Friendship Family Practice■ Board Certified American Board of Family Practice■ Certified in Geriatrics (Elderly) Medicine■ Medicare Assignment Accepted■ Cigna, BC & BS PPC■ On Staff at Munroe Regional & Ocala Regional Hospitals9401 SW Highway 200, Building 100, Suite 103Ocala, FL 34481-7756873-1010Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Fri. 9 a.m.-noonAppointments PreferredTrusted Care for the Senior You Care for.Each Home Instead Senior Care franchise office isindependently owned and operated.based on a novel by Mary O’Hara.I hope you can find the time to join us forthis movie. 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April 2007 The World News® 27Dish & ThatRecipesJean BreslinThe time is flying once again. Easter will bejust around the corner. Most of the time weserve baked ham for the holiday.Here are some accompaniments for yourham that will make your dinner truly deliciousand special. If I happen to have a large crowdfor dinner, I make two sauces.Cherry Mustard Sauce1 tablespoon Kitchen Bouquet1 tablespoon mustard1 can cherry pie fillingMix all the ingredients in a saucepan andheat on low till warm.Now, how’s that for easy!Raisin Sauce1 cup light brown sugar1 tablespoon flour1 tablespoon butter1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup water2 tablespoons orange juice3/4 cup raisinsCombine sugar and flour in a sauce pan,mix well and add the other ingredients. Cookuncovered, over low heat, 15 minutes, stirringoften.Serve warm and enjoy!Now, here’s a recipe that can be served withgrilled fish, chicken, pork, ham or as a dip fortortilla chips. It was sent to me by my friend,Gitte Agarwal. It’s a wonderful recipe becauseof its versatility.Nectarine Salsa3 ripe large nectarines (1 to 1 1/4 pounds),pitted and chopped1/2 cup chopped white onion2 tablespoons lime juice2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh serranochile, including seeds (or Jalapeno)1 teaspoon finely chopped cilantro1/4 teaspoon saltStir together all ingredients and let stand atroom temperature, stirring occasionally. Let itstand one hour to allow flavors to develop.Makes about 2 cups. Favorite RecipesDinner ClubLuke MullenThe month of February marked anotherwonderful evening of fine culinary diningcoupled with fun entertaining activities forour club members. We had four dinners for26 diners on Feb. 17.Our first dinner was at the home of Raqueland Norman Berdichevsky. Appetizers werethe first item on the menu and were preparedby Sylvia Andrews and Oliver Aube. Theybrought a cheddar cheese fondue that was seasonedwith Colman’s English mustard, Worcestershiresauce, and fresh ground pepper. Thedippers for the fondue were ham cubes, broccoliflorets and cubed French bread. Followingthe appetizers, Raquel and Norman thenpresented the main meal. For the entrée, theymade chicken a la catalana, which is cookedwith pine nuts, prunes and white wine. Thesauce is thickened with a “picata” made withcrushed almonds and bitter chocolate. It wasD’ClownsPaula MagenMy column last month dealing with a visualhistory of clowns received much favorablefeedback. It was a change from my usual reportingof our activities.However, it has been such a busy twomonths for D’Clowns that it is news worthy torelate our goings on.accompanied by mini (what we call new inEngland) boiled potatoes. Edie and Fritz deHoll made a delicious homemade cheesecake,which had a scrumptious blueberry topping.Dessert was followed by coffee and liqueurs.Hosting the second dinner were Ann andConrad Massa. The evening began with horsd’ouveres made by Roberta and Dave Knarich.They brought three different appetizers. Theywere mushrooms stuffed with bruchetta andparmesan cheese, ham roll ups made with hamstuffed with cream cheese, chopped olives andgreen onions and also Italian stuffed breadwith pepperoni, sun dried tomatoes, mozzarellacheese along with garlic and various spices.After these marvelous appetizers, Ann andConrad served the meal. The entrée was beefstroganoff with a Pennsylvania Dutch wildrice and spinach with sharp cheddar cheesecasserole. Accompanying this main dish was amixed salad with craisins and roasted walnuts.After the meal, Heddy and Tom Racinowskipresented the dessert. Tom made the dessert,which was a great crème brûlée. It was a blueberrycrème brûlée served in individual ramekins.Before serving the dessert, each ramekinwas sugared and caramelized with a small butanetorch, which all participants gathered inthe kitchen to watch. This activity is alwaysvery entertaining to see.Debbie and Dan Partin hosted the third clubdinner at their home. The evening kicked offwith hors d’oeuvres that were brought by Jeanand Joe Breslin. The first of the three appetizersthey made were chicken liver pate, whichwas made with cream sherry and topped offwith pecans. The second was a dish of largepimento stuffed olives. The third was fetacheese and bacon on crackers topped off witha sliced pickled beet. They were delicious.After the hors d’oeuvres Debbie and Danserved the main meal. The entrée was a roastedpork loin rubbed with garlic, chili pep-D’Clowns continue to doour monthly appearances atSummerville assisted livingand TimberRidge Nursing andRehab Center. These are twovery different experiences. AtSummerville (formerly ParkPlace) we prepare a one-hourvariety show for the MemorySupport Unit. This consistsof skits, magic, jokes, musicand audience participation.Our newest clown, Teech,treated us to his new skits,which were hilarious. He wasa hit! In February we playedup Valentine’s Day and inMarch, St. Patrick’s Day. Theresidents joined in singingthe Irish songs.At TimberRidge, D’Clownsparticipate in the exerciseclass tossing balloons to thefolks in wheel chairs. Followingthat we help welcomeand assist the 4 and 5 yearolds from Children’s DevelopmentServices. They sharetables with the residents andusually do a planned craft.How good it is to see theyoungsters working with seniors.In February we were invitedto tour 15 primary gradeclasses at College Park ElementarySchool to impressupon the them that there’s“No Clowning Around” whenthey take the FCAT. What anunexpected surprise we were!I think they got the message.D’Clowns will again bedoing shows for two groupsat New Horizon Rehab Center.A few days later we willbe “working” at a huge party at the sheriff’sheadquarters for their families.per and brown sugar simmered in wine. Sidedishes accompanying the entrée were boiledpotatoes, and a broccoli dish. Also servedwere cheese bread sticks with lettuce wedgeswith chopped tomatoes. Following this wonderfulmeal was a dessert made by Jimi andTony Bartolone. They brought a selection ofingredients for a fondue. These ingredientsincluded pineapple, strawberries, and chocolatechunks, etc. Guests had fun making theirfondue dipped dessert.Hosting our fourth dinner were Gitte andPaul Agarwal. Valerie and Dean Bard broughtthe appetizers that started the evening. Theyprepared a salsa and cream cheese dip appetizeralong with “scoops” for munching.The second appetizer was a block of Fontanacheese, which accompanied the dip. Afterthese appetizers, Kathi and Ray Lang servedthe great salad. It was a twist on a traditionalWaldorf salad. The ingredients consisted ofchopped apples, celery, toasted walnuts andraisins along with lemon juice, seedless greengrapes, vanilla yogurt and mayonnaise. Thesewere mixed together, chilled and then served.After the salad, Gitte and Paul then served themain meal. The entrée was a Cuban pork tenderloin,marinated in orange juice, lime juice,rum, and then cooked in the oven. Accompanyingvegetable side dishes were spicy broccolirabe with chickpeas, a Moroccan recipe,cooked with jalapeno pepper, coriander, garlic,onion and tomato paste. Along with thisa dish they served a potato gratin, a variationof scalloped potatoes. Rounding out thismagnificent meal Kathy and Luke served dessert.It was a deep dark chocolate cheesecake.The dense cheesecake was topped with a richchocolate frostingAs was mentioned previously, the club isnot accepting any new members at this time.If you want to be put on our waiting list, pleasecall Luke at 291-8625 for information. ‘Sunflower’ (Paula Magen) with a child fromChildren’s Development Center at TimberRidgeRehabilitation Center.In April we will have our biggest event ofthe year … Eggstravaganza. This is a hugeEaster event sponsored by Signature Brands.We will need all of our clowns, as we will beface painting, making balloons and tattooinghundreds of children under a huge tent. Inbetween, D’Clowns will be back at Summervilleand TimberRidge. We end the month atthe finish line at an arc of balloons to greetthe walkers for ‘”Walk America for HealthierBabies.” Our water guns cool off the participants.Whew! D’Clowns really work hard. To rewardour group an appreciation luncheon willbe held at Bella Luna restaurant mid-April. Iwonder if we’ll recognize each other withoutclown clothes and make up!Before I forget, thanks to all the lovelythoughtful people who have donated the MardiGras beads we give to seniors and children.We love what we do and know that thereare many out there who would enjoy clowningand making others laugh. Join us at our meetingthe first and third Monday of the month.We meet at Arbor Conference Center, Suites Band C, at 1:30 p.m. We’ll teach you what youneed to know about clowning and you’ll behooked! Question? Paula 873-3433. Orthopedic and Sports Injuries Treatment of Athletes & ActiveAdults Massage Therapy (MM# 18615) Hand TherapyIn Friendship Commons at the entrance toOn Top of the World(352) 237-5669Medicare Certified • Most Insurances Acceptedwww.midfl oridapt.com

28 The World News® April 2007Red HatSocietyVivian BrownLadies, are you ready now, get ready nowfor our Mardi Gras Celebration! Sue Moody,our chairperson of this event, seems to haveeverything under control as we made finalpreparations at our Queens meeting. We hadNew Orleans’ style food, costumes, masks,games and lots of fun, laughter and excitementon March 25. I will let you know howthings went next month.Mark your calendar for National Red HatDay, Wednesday, April 25. This year we’re allgoing to dress up in our Red Hat finery anddescend on the Paddock Mall where we willshop, eat and fill the halls with merriment.Please check with your QM for more details.Hope to see you all there. One more thing:if you haven’t been to our new Circle SquareCultural Center, you are missing out on somegreat entertainment. There are a variety ofvenues offered at prices that are reasonableand many that are free.Try, it you’ll like it! Keep smiling and Godbless, VivianTHE RAZZLE-DAZZLE RED HAT DAMES: Threeof our newest members hosted this month’souting: Mary Giannukas, MaryBeth Barnes andJean Montella. The restaurant they chose wasthe Horse and Hound and they did a great job;thank you, girls. Since I was unable to attenddue to a cold and lost my voice, my Vice-QueenJeanne Stanley had no trouble taking charge.She said the food was delicious and the servicegood. The Mardi Gras Celebration wasdiscussed as well as ideas for our table centerpiece,and decorating of our masks. Prizesfor best mask and best centerpiece will begiven. I couldn’t believe we had no birthdaysthis month, I even checked it twice, out of 22ladies. could that be possible, it was! Love yougals, God bless … QM Vivian Brown.THE HAPPY ATTITUDES: Fran Warren wasour hostess at our February get together.She made arrangements for us to go to lunchat Thai Ruby. Eight of us gathered there andthoroughly enjoyed the food and the lovelydecor. The waitresses were very attentive, andeveryone enjoyed the luncheon very much.Our newest member, Marge Bellew, was ableto join us. Glad you’re with us, Marge. Afterthe luncheon, Fran invited us to her lovelyhome for homemade cheesecake and coffee.We all had a good time. We really relaxedand enjoyed the day. It seemed that the timepassed all too quickly, as it usually does whenwe all get together. Incidentally, Fran is a newbride. She got married again the beginning ofFebruary. All our best wishes go out to her. …QM June Otto by Co-Queen Mary Black.THE GLITZY GALS’ February outing was atSid’s Coffee Shop. The valentine exchange isalways exciting as everyone opens valentinesand shares the sentiments and treats in them.After that we went to the Championship Stakesat the OBS and enjoyed an afternoon of racing.We attended the Bellamy Brothers concert atthe Cultural Center with our husbands afterdinner at the Bamboo Cafe. Some of us attendedthe Red Hat High Tea Social at the FairfieldVillage Clubhouse. A variety of delicious fingerfoods and tea was served. We were entertainedby a clown ministry group. A hat contest washeld and Bea and Betty modeled the bra andlampshade hats in the comical group and QMMary and Janet modeled in the beautiful hats.Janet’s purple touring hat she made won firstprize. A game was played and Bea and Bettywon a prize. A number of us walked in Hoofin’for Hospice and collected $600. A picture andarticle of our group from the Golf Cart Paradewas published in the Red Hat Society FridayBroadcast this month. March hostesses BeaMaxwell and Aldona Sachs chose to play miniaturegolf and then lunch at Bea’s. The winnerof the golf game was Betty Tesmer. Marchbirthday girls Dot Hinde, Joyce Mackey andSara Riehm were honored.We looked forwardto the upcoming Mardi Gras Celebration. Untilnext time, “Laughter is a gift everyone shouldopen.” … QM Mary Curry by Janet Wahl.DIVINE DIVAS: The February luncheon/meetingwas held at Club 754, the old HightowerRestaurant. Attendance was great and foodwas excellent. Many valentine gifts were exchangedbetween secret sisters. Hostesses forthe luncheon were Chris Guidas, better knownas Duchess of Decor and Judy Labedz, betterknown as Lady Forgetful. I’m not sure that LadyForgetful is very fitting for Judy, but Duchessof Decor seems to fit Chris quite well. EachDiva member selected their own Royal pseudoname months back and members are still notfamiliar with them all. Everything takes timeladies. The table was dressed in a Valentine’sDay theme with valentine centerpieces and ceramicheart-shaped boxes filled with yummycandy at each setting. A job well done by ourhostesses. Another month went by without aDiva celebrating a birthday. However, a verysignificant anniversary was celebrated by DivaHarriet Brower and hubby. To know Harrietand Harry makes it easy to know why theymade 61 happy years together. Our congratulationsto both. Preceding the luncheon, QMGail LaRue presided over a short meeting withlots of paper work on her part. Her Februarynewsletter, as usual, was exceptionally welldone with a picture of the PJ RH Diva Roundupgroup inserted and distributed to members. Somuch time is put into the newsletter by QMeach month. Congratulations to QM on anoutstanding job. Divas were busy preparingfor the March 25 Mardi Gras. As evident frompast affairs, New Orleans will have nothingon all the Red Hats expected to attend withtheir outrageous masks, costumes and brightcolors. The menu for the evening soundedscrumptious. We can all figure on adding afew pounds ladies. In the Diva plans is the annualDiva Hoot, another fun get-together forthe month of April. Then comes May. Many ofus look forward to the fun time in Daytonafor a few days. Lolly Foos does a great job inhandling reservations and planning our activitiesfor the Daytona funfest. So much workfor Lolly, but we all love her for her patienceand expertise to make it a memorable annualevent. Two new members were voted into theDivas. Welcome, Jimmi Bartollone and FarrellVan Horn. We hope your Diva experience willbe as fun filled and enlightening as it is for allyour Diva sisters. From one sister to another,be prepared Jimmi and Farrell, for a non-stop,fun filled year ahead. Divas looked forwardto a luncheon at Van Der Valk Bistro at theLakeside Country Club in Hernando in March,to be hosted by Gloria Connolly and CarolCampbell. A good choice for elegance, Gloriaand Carol. And our sincere thanks to VivianBrown for the never ending job of overseeingthe many World News RH articles. A job alwayswell done, Vivian. … QM Gail LaRue byBev NelsonTHE RED GEMS: We expected that Februarywould be a busy month, but we didn’tknow that it would be so much fun. It wasSuzi Burdan’s turn to choose the restaurantand she took us to the new Carmichael’s, formerlyThe White Swan, in Ocala Palms. We exchangedvalentines and read them out loud sothat all could hear the sweet sentiments andthe teasing lines. Some of the girls broughtchocolate treats, which made us very happy.As we were about to leave, we noticed that atanother table there were three guests celebratingone of the gentleman’s 94th birthday. Thewaitress asked if we would go to their tableto congratulate him. One of our very petite ladiesnot only joined in singing “Happy Birthday,”but actually sat on his lap and kissedhis brow. Since we were well wound up, wewent on to sing our oft-practiced “Clap YourHands,” which was greatly appreciated by thecelebrants. The next week we enjoyed the HighTea given by the Sunshine Girls of Fairfield Village.They provided a wonderful assortmentof goodies along with their various teas. Therewas a puppet show and clowns to highlightthe entertainment. They looked for the mostcomical and the most beautiful red hats. Well,what do you know, my hat carrying a bird’snest and a worried bird won the prize for themost comical. At this time, Lois Frear is makingplans for our next luncheon, which will beat the Hilton. … QM Loretta Troutman.AVALON RED HATS: Well, we have 11 ladies inour group, and possibly one more. You haveLorraine Erb as a contact for a new Red Hatgroup in Avalon. This is that same group; Lorrainedid not want to be in charge! We are tryingto decide on a name, but for right now,since most of us are in Avalon, you could referto us as the Avalon Red Hats of On Top of theWorld. We looked forward to being a part ofall the Red Hats in On Top of the World andattending the Mardi Grasw on March 25. …QM Daryl Howard.Please send your Chapters activities to VivianBrown, e-mail: vvjcb@cfl.rr.com by the 9thof the month, or call 291-0246. Thank you,Vivian Great LakesClubPauline SinskyAt the March meeting, a donation of $50was given to the fire station volunteers fortheir excellent talk on what we should do inemergency and what they will do. It was veryinteresting and informative.The states of Indiana and Ohio were honoredwith every one agreeing that Florida isa great place to be in, especially in the wintertime.Audrey Mangan gave a report on some ofthe Travel Topper activities.We finally managed to get Esther Lang andGwyn Champlin to be on the nominating committee.At some point we all have to take turnstaking office to keep the club active or we willclose. Be pleasant and helpful when you receivea call to help out.We want to thank the men for picking upthe pizzas and women who served us. It wasdelicious and juicy.The Swinging Singing Seniors were reallygreat. Between the singing and jokes we hadsome good laughs and lots of toe tapping andhand clapping fun. We thank them for a happyafternoon.Members with birthdays and anniversarieswere introduced and then we closed after theraffle tickets were called.In April we will have the Sunshine Singersand our ice cream social.Remember, if you want the club to continue,please offer to do your part and sign upfor an office. “There Really Is A Difference in Salons … ”Spring Is HereHAZEL EHLELooking forward to these daysFor spring is now here.How fast the snow has goneSoon green grass will appear.With lovely days to welcomeAll of springs special glowWarm breezes wafting byAnd babbling brooks to flow.As each day comes in viewSo much to see and praiseSpring does fill our heartsIn many different waysAlways so much to admireAnd no more winter bluesLovely flowers soon to comeIn those tantalizing hues.The bare trees dressed againWith new leaves and nests.Each day brings pleasuresTo make spring always best.Massage• Deep Tissue• Swedish• Neuromuscular• RelaxationFree Manicurewith any permor colorWith This AdHair• Color/Hi-Lites• Relaxers• Perms• Cuts• Extensions, Weaves• Fashion ForwardStylingSignature Salon★ Experienced Staff★ Walk-Ins Welcome854-6531Nails• Manicures• Fills• Gels• Spa Pedicures• Nail Art• AcrylicsSignature SalonProudly featuring Alterna, Matrix, MizaniSPRING SPECIAL$5 OFFAny purchase of$25 or moreMaking Waves SalonNot valid with any other offer. 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April 2007 The World News® 29Sewing BeesRita MillerMarch … “in like a lion and out like a lamb.”I think we’re all tired of these cold frosty morningsand we’re ready to get on with spring andthe warm weather. But, the cooler weatherhasn’t slowed the Sewing Bees down a bit. The“hive” is buzzing as usual.Last month, several members took a breakfrom our usual charity projects to sew a coupleof fun items for themselves. The first itemwas a small fabric “wonder wallet” which isthe perfect size to hold a little mad moneyand a credit card or driver’s license. You canput it in your pocket and leave your purse atCrafty LadiesDot TrippOur featured charity this month is Hospiceof Marion County. Hospice provides specialcare to those patients and families who arefacing difficult and challenging changes intheir lives. Hospice has been doing this formore than 24 years. They are able to care forapproximately 200 terminally ill patients andtheir families in Marion County each day, regardlessof their financial status.The HappyHookersCarole ToyeThe “Happy Hookers” or Rug and LatchHookers are busy with various projects suchas knitting hats for donating to a local school,Romeo Elementary, courtesy of Cecily Lucas,Pam Jennings and Hilda Woodcock; Pat Utissis making a baby blanket for her second greatgrandchild;Christmas stockings by JudySchaefer; embroidering by Rita Kennedy andMaureen Wolfe. Jackie Palotta has made twobeautiful baby sets, hats and sweaters. We dohave one lady, Ruth Phaneuf, working on alatch hook rug.As you can see, we are involved in variedprojects. When one person doesn’t knowsomething, there is always another who doesand is willing to share their knowledge.We go out to lunch every other month andon April at 1 p.m. we will be going to CandlerHills. If you plan on coming, please call CaroleToye at 873-1646 to let her know.Come and check us out, we meet everyMonday at 2 p.m. in the Ceramic Room; wealways welcome new members. Father John F. O’CallaghanCatholic Tradition WeddingsServing divorced and alienated people who love the church(352) 237-4799djocalla@juno.comFor more info: www.rentapriest.comhome. The second item was a fabric water bottleholder. Both items were made in an hour orso, with less than a half yard of fabric. In theend, it was interesting to see how the differentfabrics worked out. The items were simple tomake and it was decided that the club shouldmake a few of each for the Trash and TreasureSale on April 13.Marcy Askenase reported that she and herhusband delivered 10 comfort kits to GenesisHouse, which is a residential shelter for olderabused children (ages 10 to 17). They werevery impressed with the staff and the facility.Genesis House will be presenting a programto the Sewing Bees in the near future. Comfortkits were also donated to Ocala Regional MedicalCenter and Guardian Ad Litem last month.So, you can see there is a real need for whatwe do. It warms my heart to know that a fewhours a month can bring a little happiness toa child so desperately in need of comfort andlove.Once again, my monthly plea for new membersgoes out to both new and old residents ofall On Top of the World Communities. Comecheck us out and see what we do on Thursdaysat 12:30 p.m. We meet in the Art Room whichis to the left of the mini golf course Also, ifyou have any fabric suitable for juvenile projectsthat you are not planning to use, we’ll beglad to take it off your hands. We can alwaysuse polyester fiber-fill and quilt batting.For further information call Marcy at 854-1181 or Rita at 237-6660. This care is provided in the four Hospicefacilities located in Marion County, plus in thehomes of the terminally ill and hospitalizedpatients. People who have used this servicecannot say enough good things about Hospiceand how they were helped through a difficultperiod in their lives. Another plus is that alldonations, whether money or materials, areused to provide comfort, relief, support andcompassion to members of our community.On Wednesday, April 4, we are going to havea social get-together before our friends andmembers decide that the snow has stoppedfalling and it is time to head north for thesummer. The arrangements being made by thecommittee have been kept very quiet, so you’llhear more about it in next month’s column.Crafty Ladies group meets year-round. Isyour club or group closing down for the summer?Are you looking for something to do?You may want to consider Crafty Ladies. Wemeet every Wednesday morning from 9:30 to11 a.m. in the Card Room in the Arts & CraftsBuilding (that’s the building across the streetfrom the water tower).Have any questions? Call Dot at 854-4913.Try to keep your wits about you so that youdon’t get fooled on April 1!‘Til next time, do your best to keep healthy,happy, and “crafty.” CeramicsTerry Zarrella“Spring has sprung” as the saying goes …and you too can make pretty birdhouses foryour garden. I personally make them for mykitchen and put them amongst my violetsunder the plant lamp. It sure pretties up thekitchen. Better still … make them for yourfriends as house gifts or for family members.Many friends and acquaintances say: “Oh,you have to have a lot of patience to do ceramics.”Well … actually it works the oppositeway. It relieves stress, anxiety and soothsthe nerves. It is a very relaxing craft. You getso caught up in the project you are creating,that you forget your problems, worries andbecome elated at the results of the piece youare working on.Ceramics is held in the Craft Building behindthe softball field in the Art Room everyMonday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Wannetta Clousse has marvelous ideas andis quite helpful to residents who have neverdone ceramics. Even if you have done ceramicsfor years, as I have, I still learn a thing or twofrom Wannetta. Come join us, I promise you arelaxing day and maybe you will meet a newfriend or enjoy the company of old friends.Stitch WitchQuiltersAnn WeldishoferThirty-four On Top of the World quiltersgathered on March 6 for delicious refreshmentsprepared by Flo Wright and MargaretHanrahan. Thank you both!Pat Quinlan announced that all 48 of thestamped blocks were given to Romeo ElementarySchool as a student project. When theyhave all been decorated, Pat will sew theminto quilts.Jane Geary said that all the blocks for theGuardian raffle quilt have been distributed,and will be coming back soon for assembly.Marcy read a thank you note from GenesisHouse for the comfort quilts we donated tothem. Ms. Foy, the director of Genesis House,will be here on April 26 at 1 p.m. to give a presentationon their agency. Everyone is invitedto this meeting.Artistic Crafts& GiftsLoretta TroutmanIf you like feel-good stories and whodoesn’t, you’ll want to come up to the Health& Recreation Ballroom and get acquaintedwith Carole Smith.She has a dachshund that survived HurricaneKatrina. However, when little Jordan wasfound she had been in an accident and suffereda broken back and legs. A good Samaritanpaid for the necessary surgery and nowJordan is a happy member of the Smith familywho adopted her.Since Jordan came into their home, Carolehas learned to make doggie treats. She bringsan assortment to the Ballroom and sets up adisplay of her various goodies. They are allmade from natural foods and look and smelldelicious. If you have a doggie of your own, ormay be visiting where a special dog resides,you will really score big if you bring one ofthese treats along.Do come up to the H&R Ballroom and meetCarole and our other crafters. They displaytheir items, which are carefully crafted, andmake fine gifts for your gift giving or homedecor. We are in the H&R Ballroom every Tuesdayfrom 9 a.m. to noon. Variety Show Raises$1,000 for HospiceBY SHIRLEY SCHOPFThe Decorating Committee wants to thankall the wonderful people who helped make theHospice Variety Show a success.We want to especially thank all the performers.They did an outstanding job.Thanks go to the sound and light crew andall the ticket sellers and the ushers. We wantto thank Ray Utiss for the announcing of theevening events. Ray really looked sharp in hiswhite suit with “long” pants. Great job, Ray.Thanks to Mary Ehle for making our ticketsand for Ernie La Duke for the room set up.Thanks go to all those who took the time andattended this show.Without all their attendance we could nothave given Hospice the check, which was for$1,000. Thanks again. Some of us went to Kimberly’s Cottage onMarch 13 to become more familiar with theirprogram. Many of our comfort quilts go tothis children’s agency.It was decided that no fabric in our supply,either now or in the future, will be availablefor purchase by members. We need all we canget for our work here.Our March workshop was feed sack patches,and in April we will do either strait of Georgiaor the Chinese coin pattern.We also voted to change the time of ourmonthly business meetings to 10 a.m., still onthe first Tuesday of the month. We will haverefreshments following the meeting, thenhave time to socialize, work on club projectsor on our own quilts, or leave early and havethe afternoon free. We might even have minisessions,problem-solving time, or just a goodold-fashioned “sit and sew!”We voted to change or eliminate several nolonger-used“rules.” Three proposed changesto the bylaws were proposed, to be voted onat the April meeting … at 10 a.m.! These threeare 1.) to limit anyone holding any office formore than two years; 2. ) to allow absenteevoting on request for the November officerelections; and 3. ) to hold regular businessmeetings 12 months a year instead of the ninewe do now.Our April meeting will also be our annualspring luncheon, which will be a potluck followingthe meeting. Flo will be in touch witheveryone.After the meeting, there was a great showand tell!Some of the flannel quilts that Dot Hindetaught were finished and displayed, as wellas many others from past workshops. Therewere about a dozen in all — way to go! And, ofcourse, all beautiful!Rubber StampingGreeting CardsMargaret HanrahanWho would have thought a magazine advertisementcould become a beautiful butterfly.Well, that’s exactly what happened atthis middle-of- the-month meeting. Lois Frearshowed us how this is possible using blackcard stock and gold embossing powders tobuild the base of the butterfly, then enhancingthe wings with a kaleidoscope of color foundin advertisements.We’ll never look at ads the same wayagain.At our next meeting Denise Shortway wasour guest teacher. The theme of this meetingwas “Life’s too short to use an ugly pad.” Deniseshowed us how to take an ordinary tabletof paper and turn it a thing of beauty. Withthe use of card stock and coordinated fancyprinted papers we made two different stylesof covers for our tablets. Great as a gift for afriend, family member or as a hostess gift.This group meets to encourage, inspireand assist one another. Members range fromjust beginning to many years in this art form.We meet in Suite D of the Arbor ConferenceCenter from 1 to 3 p.m. on the first and thirdThursdays of the month. We have a fun andrelaxing time. All are welcome.If you have questions, please call Margaretat 732-3282 or just show up. The EmbroideryChicksJan JohnsonA new club, The Embroidery Chicks, is beingformed for those interested in learningand improving machine embroidery skills.The club will meet from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30p.m. at the Arbor Conference Center, SuitesB and C, on the first and last Fridays of themonth.The kickoff meeting of the club will be onFriday, April 6, at 9:30 a.m. Only pen and paperare needed for the first meeting. All arewelcome. For information, contact Theresa at291-7570 or Jan at 854-3403. Marion Cty.Marion 352-351-1115Cty. 352-351-1115Citrus Cty.Citrus Cty. 352-341-1119352-341-1119TollToll Free 1-888-341-1119Free 1-888-341-1119 Locally owned & operated Locally owned & operated Competitive rates. 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30 The World News® April 2007WorldTravelerBill ShampineTravel ToppersJo SwingApril is here, one of the best months herein central Florida. There is so much comingup this month that we at Travel Toppers havebeen hopping as fast as the Easter bunny. Wehave seen many good shows, such as “Victor,Victoria” at the Show Palace Dinner Theaterin Hudson, “Spamalot” at the Tampa Bay PerformingArts Center, and the Peking Acrobatsat Daytona Beach. We’ve had the excitementof horse racing at Tampa Downs just a weekago.The trip to see “100 Years of Broadway”at the Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater wasenjoyed by two busloads of Travel Toppers.Last month we enjoyed parts of Englandand Wales. Today we need to get from Londonto Paris, France, which will add only 213 milesto our trip around the world.Instead of flying, let’s be creative and takethe Chunnel (Channel tunnel). This train hasdepartures from London about every hour,takes just under three hours to get to Paris,and costs about $100 one-way (essentially thesame cost as an airplane).Before we start visiting, however, let’s reviewa little history about France. Modern-dayFrance has about the same borders as thoseof ancient Gaul, which was inhabited by theCeltic Gauls. Gaul was conquered for Rome byJulius Caesar in the 1st century BC (his bookdescribing his campaign is still read by scholarstoday) and the people of the area adoptedRoman speech (later adapted into French) andculture.A Germanic tribe known as the Franks capturedGaul in the 4th Century AD. The modernname “France” derives from this connection.France became a separate entity with the Treatyof Verdun in 843, and a monarchy beganin 987. Most important to the United Stateswas the help of France during the RevolutionaryWar. Without France’s help the U.S. neverwould have been able to defeat the British! NapoleonBonaparte seized control of the FrenchRepublic in 1799 and ruled until his defeat in1815 at the Battle of Waterloo. Both worldwars had a major economic effect on France,but it has recovered well. France was one ofthe founding members of the European Union(EU), and has been instrumental in supportingthe growth of the EU.France is a country that is slightly biggerthan California and can be crossed by car fromone extremity to the other in eight hours. Despiteits relatively small size, France’s landscapesare extremely varied. The geographyranges from major metropolitan areas suchas Paris, to rural farmlands, to oceanfront resorts,to high alpine mountains. Mont Blanc,Photos by Bill ShampineLeft: One of the many cemeteries along the Normandy coast. Above: Churchat Ste. Mere Eglise. Note the paratrooper caught on the church steeple.at 15,780 feet, is the highest point in Europeand is located in the French Alps near the borderwith Italy.With more than 75 million foreign visitorsin 2003, France is ranked as the No. 1 touristdestination in the world, and Paris, of course,probably is the most popular tourist spot inFrance. Movies and music have ensured thatParis connotes beauty and romance to all ofus. Surely the Eiffel Tower is one of the mostphotographed vistas in the world. I have beento Paris many times and never tire of visitingthe Louvre, arguably the most famous museumin the world.Other famous places include Notre Dame,the Arc de Triomphe, Dome Church (whereNapoleon is buried), Orsay Museum, Palace ofChaillot, and many, many more. Try a strolldown the Avenue des Champs Elysees, alongthe Seine River, or down one of the little sidestreets resplendent with their small sidewalkrestaurants and shops of all kinds. But bewarewhen you are walking around Paris becauseAll were thrilled by the absolutely wonderfulvoices of the singers. Before the show, wewere served an excellent box lunch. To quoteCathy Barbero, “100 Years of Broadway” recreatesthe biggest moments from the biggestshows of the century featuring the actual starsof such shows as “The Phantom of the Opera,”“Les Miserables,” “CATS,” “Jesus Christ, Superstar,”and “Jekyll and Hyde.”Per Cathy, “The comfortable seats, elevatedin arena style, provided excellent viewing ofthe stage and the performers. The four-pieceNew York band filled the hall with electrifyingsound, which was enhanced by the performancesof a dazzling cast of five Broadwaystars, three men and two women vocalists.Some of the songs performed were ‘The ImpossibleDream,’ ‘Old Man River,’ ‘Some EnchantedEvening,’ ‘All That Jazz,’ ‘Over theRainbow,’ ‘Oklahoma,’ ‘Nothing Like a Dame,’‘Sit Down You’re Rocking the Boat,’ and ‘Musicof the Night.’ The performance ended with astanding ovation.”Pre-registration will start this month fortwo shows at the popular Starlight DinnerTheater in Orlando.On Father’s Day, Sunday, June 17, we willbe going to see the musical “Bye, Bye Birdie.”The cost is $64 and includes a great sit-downdinner with choice of four entrees, transportationand tips for meal and driver. Reservationswill be taken starting April 3. The coordinatoris Pat Hood (237-8533). Please call between 9a.m. and 7 p.m. only.The other show at the Starlight Dinner Theaterwill be the classic “Sound of Music” onSaturday, July 14. Delma Hoffer (854-7726)is the coordinator. She will be taking reservationsstarting April 2. Please call only between9 a.m. and 7 p.m.For those of you who long for farawayplaces, Travel Toppers has a wonderful cruisescheduled for Jan. 25 through Feb. 3, 2008. Itwill be on a luxurious new ship, the NorwegianPearl. Some of the ports to be visited willbe Samana, Dominican Republic, Tortola, BVI,St. John’s. Antigua, Bridgetown, Barbados, andCastries, St. Lucia. The price includes roundtripmotor coach to Miami where we board theship. This promises to be a fantastic cruise.Please call Audrey Mangan at 854-7074 tobook.If you have signed up for any Travel Topperstrips and find that you are unable to attend,please call the trip’s coordinator as soonas possible. We have wait lists of people whowould be happy to go in your stead. Since thecost of the buses has gone up, it is importantthat don’t have empty seats.Just a reminder, payment for trips is nowbeing received at the Arbor Conference Center,Suite D. There will be a new brochure outearly this month. It will be a different colorthan the current one which is green.The next Travel Toppers meeting will beheld Wednesday, April 4, at 10:30 a.m. in SuiteA at the Arbor Conference Center. Please joinus then. New members are always welcome.Until then we wish you all happy holidaysand happy travels. they do not have a pooper-scooper law!France has something to please every oneof us, and trips to France should not be limitedto Paris. I recommend using the train tomove around the country. Please don’t judgeEuropean trains by the American train experience.Trains in Europe are clean, relativelyinexpensive, and run on time!From Paris, you should hop on a train andgo about 10 miles southwest to the Palace ofVersailles. The palace and grounds truly arestunning with an opulence that is hard tofathom. The many water fountains scatteredaround the gardens all function with naturalwater pressure instead of pumps, and providewonderful backdrops to breathtaking viewsas you stroll down what seems like miles ofgarden paths.If you prefer sun and surf, hop a train to theMediterranean, about 450 miles to the southeastof Paris. The Mediterranean Sea beachesat Nice, St. Raphael, St. Tropez, and Marseilleare world-renowned. This also would be theplace to go for those of us who like to gamble.Skiing excites you? Some of the world’s finestskiing can be found in the French Alps,about 300 miles southeast of Paris. For manyAmericans, the 200-mile trip to the coastalarea of Normandy is a must-see activity in orderto visit the area where the troops landedduring the great invasion of World War II.There you will find many remnants of the Wareffort honoring the bravery of all of the soldierswho fought and died there.Finally, what can one say about the gastronomicaldelights of France that hasn’t alreadybeen said? French food and wine have a worldclassreputation that is well deserved. It mightbe fun to visit some of the finest vineyardsin the world. You can do this with a 300-miletrain trip from Paris to Bordeaux in the southwestpart of France. There you can spend alot of relaxing time visiting various vineyardsand sampling their wares. You should spendsome time there eating some incredible mealsat the many small restaurants and sipping thelocal wines, many of which are not availableanywhere in the U.S. because they are not exported.Now what is our total mileage traveled?Our base was 5,331 and we added 213 milesto get to Paris. Let’s add another 600 miles toinclude a trip from Paris to Bordeaux to Normandyand back to Paris. This would bringour total air and land miles to about 6,144.Now, where should we go next month? Havingbeen to Norway, I know that it is one ofthe most beautiful places in the world. Let’sgo there, OK?

April 2007 The World News® 31Carolina on My MindOur Tourof North Carolina’sCoast Continuesin BeaufortBY BOB WOODSDWORLD NEWS WRITERDeparting Wilmington in the afternoon weheaded up the coast again on U.S. Route 17until we reached Route 172, which is a shortcutcrossing Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base.Route 172 will connect us to state Route 24that hugs the coast leading us through MoreheadCity then onto Beaufort.Beaufort, N.C., (pronounced Bo-fort) differsin its pronunciation from the same namedtown in South Carolina, which is pronouncedBu-ford.We had previously made reservations atthe Inlet Inn for a two-night stay. The inn issituated right on the water’s edge overlookingmoorings containing every type of pleasurecraft from small ferry skiffs to large pleasurecraft, one of which being owned by the NorthCarolina Panthers football team.Photo by Bob WoodsWild horses on an island near Beaufort are descendents from Spanishmustangs that swam ashore from shipwrecks some 400 to 500 years ago.Beaufort is rich in history. Perhaps themost famous person that at one time residedhere and kept his famous ship anchored inthe neighboring waters was Blackbeard the Pirate.This community was settled in 1709 bythe British and was incorporated in 1722. Thecommunity became an active seaport in thelate 18th century being inhabited by sailors,pirates, privateers, fishermen, soldiers andplanters, all relying on the sea.The seaport of Beaufort was isolated by itslocation from the rest of North Carolina butwas connected by sea to seaports around theworld. Beaufort is North Carolina’s third oldestcommunity, which was originally inhabitedby Coree Indians.Arriving in the late afternoon and after gettinga bite to eat at a local eatery we headedback, where we encountered spectacular viewsof the harbor area from our room, which wason the second floor of the inn. A large balconyallowed us to see miles around and thelights from all the watercraft sparkled off thewater. Little did we know that in the morninga continental breakfast is served right inour room. Pick up the phone and tell the ladyon the other end what you would like from aprinted menu and presto, a knock on our doorand breakfast is served.Prior to our arrival I had read that in thisarea wild horses roamed the beaches. After alittle questioning of hotel staff I found that aferry situated right across the street from theinn would take us to a place called ShacklefordBanks. This bank is in actuality an islandthat is nine miles long and a half-mile wide.It is home to around 130 horses that are believedto be direct descendents from Spanishmustangs that swam ashore from shipwreckssome 400 to 500 years ago.The horses are small in stature averaging10 to 13 hands. Our ferry guide told us thatthe size probably has something to do withthe salt content consumed by the horses.These horses are wild and we were warned tothat fact. Take plenty of pictures from a safedistance as there are always stallions presentand they protect their little harems, whichnumber around 25 to 30. The Bank safely hasaround 130 horses grazing mostly on marshgrass or Spartina. I saw many horses eatingwhat I would call sea grass during low tide.The ferry ride took only 15 to 20 minutesto reach the Bank and we were told where wewould likely see the horses while others withour small group wanted to head to the seawardside of the Bank where shelling is fantastic.I preferred to see and photograph thewild horses. Shackleford Bank is one of threeBanks (islands) comprising the Cape LookoutNational Seashore. Other than the wild horsesthe other most frequented attraction is theCape Lookout Lighthouse, only being reachedby boat.There are plenty of other historic places allwithin a few blocks of the inn, all within walkingdistance but in my estimation, must-seeplaces to visit and view while in this historicseaport community. The Beaufort Historic Siteis a location with many early dated buildingsand has period dressed tour guides. The oldestbuilding is the Rustell House, dating backto 1732.The Maritime Museum is a must stop. Notonly does the museum depict the community’sheritage as a seafaring town but also has alot of artifacts from the vessel Queens Anne’sRevenge, believed to have been Blackbeard’sflagship. Blackbeard, by the way, was beheadednot too far from Beaufort at Ocracokewhere he was captured by the British and hishead placed on display.The Hammock House, built in 1709, is theoldest house in Beaufort. It is believed thatthis house was constructed by a group of seacaptains and later used as a tavern. The housestands on a small hill and was used as a navigationpoint on early maps. One of its most famousguests was Blackbeard who reportedlystayed in this house when he was in Beaufort.The Sloo House, 1768, is a Federal homebuilt by a sea captain who had his daughterpreserved in a keg of rum at sea and later buriedin the town’s Old Burying Ground. The OldBurying Ground was deeded to the town in1731. It contains both Revolutionary and CivilWar graves. There are many interesting headstones in this cemetery, which by the way isone of only a few cemeteries that is on theNational Register of Historic Places.Other than the girl buried in the cemeterywithin a barrel of rum is a British Officer whodied around 1700. The Naval Officer died ona ship in the port of Beaufort and he did notwant to be buried “with his boots off.”He was buried in a standing position in fulluniform. His marker states “Resting ‘neath aforeign ground, Here stands a sailor of MadGeorge’s crown. Name unknown, and all alone,Standing the Rebel’s Ground.”Beaufort is a wonderful place to spend afew days before heading north to Cedar Islandwhere we boarded a ferry to Ocracoke to begina leisurely tour of North Carolina’s OuterBanks. Wood ShopRay UtissPresident Cich has passed on this informationfor all Wood Shop members.There will not be anyone at the Wood Shopon Monday nights on a regular basis. Memberswishing to renew their membership, or whoneed instructions on equipment, are to callPresident Cich.If you are a resident and wish to join theWood Shop, please call President Cich. Hisphone number is in our phone book. Thereare currently 144 paid members who have receivedtheir orientation.I have been to the shop recently and saw afew members working on their projects. Thereis still room for more of you to join them. From Page 14: Lil Taub.

32 The World News® April 2007Photo by Andy ZarrellaNew York went up against NewJersey in a quiz show during theMarch New York/New Jersey clubmeeting.Photo by Larry ResnickBob O’Neal leads in Irish sing-a-long at the Irish-American Club St. Patrick’sDay celebration in March.IrishAmerican ClubC.M. CaseyMarch 8 was a grand night for the Irish. Asell-out crowd of 284 members and guestswere at the Health & Recreation Center for theannual St. Patrick’s Day event. Even though westill had nine days until the real day, this groupwas ready to celebrate. Green was the themeof the night, from the members and friendswearing green, the decorated lights and finallyto the beautiful table arrangements whichwere designed with the Irish in mind. Edie Dieckmanand her crew outdid themselves forthis event.The festivities began with piper David Rodgersfrom the Marion County Sheriff’s Pipe andDrum Unit, who led the march with presidentJohn Dieckman and treasurer Joe O’Brien. Withthe pledge of allegiance followed by an invocationgiven by Mary Culbertson and a toastby Pat D’Auteuil, we were ready to enjoy ourmeal of corned beef and cabbage. The mealwas excellent and our thanks to Bruce. A bigthank you to our many members who bakedIrish soda bread, it was delicious.As the dishes were cleared our emcee forthe evening was Bob O’Neal who entertainedus with his many jokes. If you see him ask himabout Father Ryan.Our professional entertainment beganwith the Spirit of Ocala Irish Dance group.These are talented young ladies who love toPennsylvaniaClubPat UtissClub was our second annual spring carnival.This year, instead of individual games, thegames were in a team format. From the laughterheard, especially during the old clothesgame, I think everyone had a good time. Ja-step dance, do a reel, and dance the jig. Onecould not help but clap and toe tap throughout their numbers. Our accompaniment for allthe groups was Walter Koenig, who definitelyadded to our enthusiasm.After the dancers, piper David Rogers returnedplaying “Wearing of the Green,” “WrapThe Green Flag Around Me” and his own renditionof a jig called “Halfway to St. Paddy’sDay.”Kate O’Neal, daughter of Bob and MaryO’Neal, was our next entertainer. She has sucha beautiful, clear and vibrant voice. It was apleasure to listen to her. Three of her songswere “The Wild Colonial Boy,” “Danny Boy”and “Cockles and Mussels.” You can tell sheis a chip off the old block as she is a bit of ahumorist as well.Kate sang a duet, “The Briar and the Rose,”with her daughter Maggie Dutton who for sucha young lassie has an incredible voice. I hopewe will be hearing from Maggie in the future.After the rousing applause they received. Katecame back to sing “The Field of Athenry” withher father.We were all looking forward to hearing BobO’Neal sing “The Black Velvet Band,” “The OldMan” and “The Rose of Tralee.” He didn’t disappointus.We completed our evening with a singalonglead by Bob, featuring Irish tunes such as“Irish Eyes are Smiling,” “Harrigan” and “IrishLullaby.” Naturally we would have liked forthe show to go on all night but we all know allgood things come to an end. But we are lookingforward to our next event.Please mark May 10 on your calendar asthis is the day of our next social event. Moreinformation on this event will be in our nextcolumn.Bob Woods has notified me we only have13 tickets available for the trip to Ireland. Itis filling up very quickly. If you are interestedplease contact Bob at 854-0702.Just a gentle reminder for those who mayhave forgotten, the dues for your membershipin the Irish American Club should be paid toJoe O’Brien.To all our members celebrating birthdaysand anniversaries this month, we wish you thevery best.Until next time “May your troubles be fewand your blessings be more.” net Wahl was taking pictures throughout thegames. I cannot wait to see them, because Ithink I missed a few sights. I want to thankBetty Stock and Shirley Wilver for helping meas judges. All participants in the games wereawarded prizes.Remember, there will be no regular Aprilmeeting. On April 18, we will be going to JaiAlai. It is necessary to let me know how manywill be attending, so we can all sit together atthe restaurant. I will be calling for reservationsaround April 4, so you still have a fewdays to let me know if you want to accompanyus. You don’t have to be a member of the clubto join us. So, give me a call at 861-2831.Our May meeting will be our picnic. Thispicnic will be held in our regular room at theArbor Conference Center. This way, we don’thave to worry about the weather.However, weather permitting, we will stillbe playing our member favorite outdoorgames along with bingo. Remember, this isa covered dish dinner, so bring your favoritedish to share, along with your table service.As usual, the club will provide coffee and softdrinks.So, we hope to see you on May 9 at 3 p.m. inSuite E of the Arbor Conference Center. C-I-E Tours along withBECKY’S TRAVEL STOREPresentsIrish Legends TourSept. 27-Oct. 6, 2007Join members of the Irish-American Club for a10-day tour, escorted air and land, and bus from On Top of the Worldfor an unbelievable price of $2,470 per person twinFor additional information,call BOB WOODS at 854-0702New York/New JerseyTerry ZarrellaFirst I want to apologize to everyone thatthe picture of Tampa Downs was not publishedin last month’s edition of the World News dueto space shortage. However, I did mention theboard members and everyone who attendedon a what good time we all had.At last month’s meeting, we held a quizshow hosted by our wonderful member BunnyBarba. She did a great job and I want to thankher for all the time and effort she put into lastmonth’s entertainment. The quiz show pittedNew York against New Jersey. New Yorkcontestants were Andy Zarrella, captain ofthe team, Sue Zanazzi, Mary Anne Nabet and“CHRIST CENTERED — SPIRIT LED”FIRST CONGREGATIONALUNITED CHURCH OF CHRISTYouth Sunday SchoolAdult Bible StudySunday Worship7171 SW State Road 200Ocala, Florida 34476(352) 237-3035Child care available9:30 a.m.9:00 a.m.10:30 a.m.Rev. Rainelle KimmelInterim Pastor“We have that home townchurch family feeling”APRIL EVENTSApril 4, 2 p.m., Peace Park and Labyrinth DedicationApril 5, 7:30 p.m., Maundy Thursday TenebraeApril 6, noon, Community Good Friday Service atCountryside Presbyterian ChurchApril 8, 7 a.m., Sunrise Service and Breakfast followingApril 8, 10:30 a.m., Easter WorshipApril 10, noon, Women’s Fellowship Luncheon and StyleShow presented by BonWorth, $10April 18, 9 a.m., Trip to Kanapaha Botanical GardensApril 29, 10:30 a.m., All Musical Sunday ServiceALL ARE WELCOMEFrank Palotta. The New Jersey team consistedof Mary Rongetti, captain of her team, MargaretSmith, John Smith, Liz Ettell and Joe Salisbury.New York won with a total of 85 andNew Jersey 30. Each winning contestant wonfive lottery tickets each. Andy and Mary Annehad winning tickets. The opposing team wonscratch-off tickets. We all had a great timeeven though Bunny said the questions weregeared toward sixth graders; however, FrankPalotta wanted to know if the sixth graderswere Mensa students! Some of the questionswere quite interesting to say the least. Thepoint is we all had a great time and membershipparticipation is number one for entertainmentfor our club.Don’t forget in May we will have our “AnnualNot So Newlywed Game.”Sales for our covered dish once again exceededour expectations this year and I willtell you all about it in next month’s column.Our covered dish is one of the more popularevents of the year. It’s a wonderful chance tomeet new neighbors, make new friends andhave a great time.Our membership continues to grow asword gets out to all our residents and all thenew people from the New York and New Jerseystates. We welcome you and if you haveany questions, please do not hesitate to callme. My phone number is in the On Top of theWorld phone book.Our meetings are held the third Tuesday ofevery month at 3 p.m. in the Health & RecreationBallroom.Until we meet next time … stay well, laughoften, be happy!

April 2007 The World News® 33Spring into FitnessCleanse and Renew

34 The World News® April 2007Theatre GroupMarcia MillerApril looks to be a busy month for the OnTop of World Theatre Group and residents ofOn Top of World can take part in the activities.First up is the 200 All Star Revue on April13 and 14. Tickets are currently on sale inthe Health & Recreation Ballroom on Monday,Wednesday, and Friday mornings at a cost of$5 each.The April looks show is a mix of singingand short skits. Elliot Barbour is director ofthe show; he also has a few lines in it. DottieBerkowitz is musical director. Dottie is wellknown to On Top of World audiences for her“Dottie Shows” and piano playing. She startedstudying piano at age 6 and by 15 was rehearsalpianist at a training school for Radio City’sRockettes. She has been involved in communitytheater on stage, backstage, offstage andBallet ClubEugenie MartinAll around, there seems to be more andmore dance. “Dancing with the Stars” starteda new season in mid-March. The “Grease” revivalaudition series, featuring the search forthe show’s leads, Sandy and Danny, came toa conclusion. The latter series contained asmuch dancing as singing.When I was younger, I performed in a lotof musical shows. The singers were almost alwaysthe leads and often regarded by the dancersas somewhat inferior beings. Singers didnot move a great deal when they performed,and had dance doubles for certain scenes.Nowadays, all singers seem to be highly choreographed.Because most are fitted with amplificationdevices, it is easier to project vocallywhile moving than it was when singershad no amplification. Whatever the reason,dancing occupies a more important role in theperforming arts than ever before.Members of the Ballet Club have not yetperformed as a group. Maybe we never will.And, if we ever do perform, we will do a lotof rehearsing first. New members never haveto worry about being thrown in the public eyewithout being very well prepared.Our dancing is really for our own enjoyment,and for our improved fitness. Ballet exercisesreally stretch and tone the body in aprogressive, safe way.Anyone who wants to join us may cometo the Arbor Club Studio next to the indoorswimming pool any Tuesday from 1 to 2 p.m.,or call me at 854-8589. HarmonichordsBetty BarneyWe are still keeping busy playing for variousclubs and nursing homes. It is so satisfyingto see the residents’ faces light up whenwe play the old familiar tunes.We have been playing as a group since 1991and are still having a whole lot of fun.If you love music come and join us at ourTuesday morning practice session from 9 to10 a.m. in Suite H of the Arbor ConferenceCenter. Don’t have a harmonica? Do you havea banjo, guitar or any other portable instrument?The more the variety, the better and wehave room for them all.Music can be read by some players whileothers are thrown for a loop. A love of musicis something we all share.Being a Harmonichord is a fun way to start.Stay Informed!www.ontopoftheworldinfo.com/stayinformedorchestra pit ever since. Working closely withDottie in this show will be Marygrace Felt, choreographer.She will be helping the cast membersmove on and off and around stage gracefullyand maybe teach them a few steps to goalong with some of the music.The second event, which you are invited to,is an Open House on Friday, April 20, between2:30 and 4:30 p.m.This is a chance for those of you who mightbe thinking about participating in the group insome way, to find out what we are all about.There will be a chance to read some skits, participatein a little improv and even do a littlesinging. There will be pictures of past performancesand refreshments will be served.Not interested in being on the stage? Thereare other areas of theater where your talentsand interests might shine. Some of these includepublicity, working with props and costumes,set building and set up, to name a few.Hope to see you at this open house on April20. Members will be on hand to answer questions.The third chance for resident involvementin the Theatre Group will be on Monday, April23, when Sandy Berkowitz, director, will holdopen tryouts for next fall’s play, “The OddCouple, Female Version” by Neil Simon. Thecast calls for two men and six women. Tryoutswill be held in Arbor Conference Center, SuiteD, at 2:30 p.m. on April 18. For more informationcall Sandy at 861-2226.Remember the dates: The 200 All Star Revue,April 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m.; The OpenHouse on April 20 in suite D of the Arbor ConferenceCenter between 2:30 and 4:30 p.m.;tryouts on Monday April 23, also suite D at2:30 p.m. Hope to see you at some or all of theabove happenings. OperaTony DonatoAt our March Opera Appreciation ClassIX meeting we presented Richard Wagner’s“Tannhäuser” on video. The group’s attendanceshowed a drastic drop from February.Hopefully, we can improve attendance significantlyfor our final session on April 5. Theresponse to “Tannhäuser” was considerablyless than to “Don Carlo.” Four members thatI spoke to stated that they prefer Italian andFrench to German but are willing to see Germanworks occasionally.In April Joe Fanelli, a class member, will beour guest speaker. Joe and Cathy (also a classmember) recently moved to Avalon after 14years in Fort Myers. The Fanellis have beenmarried for 44 years and have two sons. Theyare former New Yorkers. Joe was a computerengineer and has been retired for 10 years.Joe Fanelli’s favorite opera composer isGiacomo Puccini. He recalls that he attendedhis first opera as a high school student andsaw Puccini’s “Tosca” at the Old Met. His interestin opera has grown considerably since hisretirement. Recently he and Cathy and eightfriends attended a performance of “MadamaButterfly” in Sarasota.The “Madama Butterfly” video will presentstars Raina Kabaivanska as the Japanese geishagirl Cio-Cio-San and Nazzareno Antinorias the U.S. Naval Officer Lt. Benjamin FranklinPinkerton.That live performance was filmed outdoorsat the Verona arena in 1983 in color and hasEnglish subtitles. Joe rates Kabaivanska’s Cio-Cio-San as the best that he has seen.Our meeting is Thursday, April 5, in SuiteC of the Arbor Conference Center, from 1 to3:30 p.m. For more information, call Tony Donatoat 861-4211. Emergency After-HoursPhone Number236-OTOW (236-6869)BandstandShowcaseDean GilchristBandstand Showcase Finishes with aFlourishOn Sunday April 15, at 2:30 p.m., BandstandShowcase will present The Allan VachéJazz Quintet in its last concert in the Health &Recreation Ballroom. Tickets are $5 for generaladmission and $7 for reserved seating andare on sale in the Ballroom Mondays, Wednesdaysand Fridays from 8:30 to 10 a.m.Allan has brought his quintet to On Top ofthe World almost every year since BandstandShowcase was first organized. He is an outstandingclarinetist who travels to jazz festivals,on cruise ships and to recording dates allover the world. The quintet features four otheroutstanding musicians: Jeff Phillips, CharleySilva and Ed Metz Jr. provide the rhythmand other exciting things on piano, bass anddrums, respectively, and Davey Jones adds innovativemelodies with his trumpet. Our audiencenever tires of them because each showthey have presented is different from the othersand there are always some pleasant surprises.The concert is sponsored by the Barbara J.Young State Farm Insurance Agency. This willbe the forth time she has sponsored a concertand the second time she has sponsored AllanVaché. Come out and hear them! You will notbe disappointed.It is regrettable that Bandstand Showcasewill not continue after this season. My effortsto find a replacement have failed, and veryfrankly, it just isn’t viable in the present allvolunteer format. Sponsors are difficult to obtainand we need a larger audience in orderSunshineSingersVivian BrownWhat a fun evening we had as we entertainedat the valentine party for the Lady-Birds and their guests. They were such a greatand receptive audience as they sang, laughedand joked along with us. As the evening progressedone LadyBird stood up and wanted toknow why we hadn’t sung “You Are My Sunshine,”because she loved the song and it wassupposed to be our theme song.Well our director Dick brought her up,turned his music stand toward the audienceand let her sing and lead us. With all the gigglingand ribbing we somehow got through it.We hope they will invite us back again sometime.We will be entertain at the Great Lakes Clubon Tuesday April 3, at 3:30 p.m. On Friday,April 20, at 3 p.m., we will sing at HamptonManor.Remember we practice on Monday evenings,April 2 and April 16 in the Ballroom at7 p.m. Please try to make rehearsal. It is important.If any club or organization would like us toperform for them, please contact our director,Dick Rohde, at 861-1104. Till next month Godbless and keep on singing, Vivian. to afford a greater variety of the kind of talentwe have presented in the past. I have volunteeredto assist the Circle Square CulturalCenter with their Dixieland and jazz presentationsnext season, and I promise to do everythingI can to see that you continue to have anopportunity to hear top quality performancesat the new facility. If you haven’t been thereyet, plan to attend in the near future. It’s acomfortable place that’s large enough to accommodatethe right sized audience, and hasgreat stage lighting and sound.I will probably write one more column afterthis to tell you what we did with approximately$3,500 which has accumulated over thepast eight years and about 40 performances.Which of several charities and nonprofit organizationsbeing considered will be decided bythe board of directors before we formally disband,and we will let you know the decision.As we close the season, I would like tothank my fellow directors, Fran Bernardini,ticket manager, and Frank Palotta, treasurer,for their substantial contributions to our success.Thanks also to Dick Washburn for theinnovative program designs you have enjoyedall season. Also, our hats go off to the othervolunteers who helped with the chores of sellingtickets and hosting the concerts; namely,(in no particular order) Shirley Coe, Betty andTom Cullum, Jean Flynn, Shirley Gilchrist, JanJuhlin, Rita and Tom Miller, Jackie Palotta,Jerry Bernardini, Jack Strunk, Don Rowell,Cliff Sherer, Wayne Smith, Jeannie Maire, JerrySemorad, Doris Knight, Pat Russell, FlorenceGiblin and Marianne Walker. Isn’t it amazinghow many people it takes to make a little music?I would like to especially recognize JackStrunk for his extensive and reliable assistanceto the ticket manager, and for his effortsto promote attendance. Also, specialthanks to Jeannie Maire, who stepped into themiddle of the 2004-05 season, found a coupleof sponsors and breathed some new optimisminto the organization when it was about to gobelly-up.Of course, no one should forget HerbWeston, the principle founder of BandstandShowcase back in1999. 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36 The World News® April 2007Card Clubs & GamesMonday AfternoonBridgeGar Terheide &Sara AndersonFeb. 191: Ida Rosendahl and Carol Thompson. 2: FranGriswold and Betty Morris. 3: Geri Cassens andEleanor Giardina. 4: Maizie Millward and ElsieHelwig.Feb. 261: Ida Rosendahl and Carol Thompson. 2: Velvenand Mary Ann York. 3: Betty Morris and FranGriswold. 4: Bill and Ann Mahoney.March 51: Betty Morris and Fran Griswold. 2: EleanorGiardina and Geri Cassens. 3: Ida Rosendahl andCarol Thompson. 4: Joan Lord and Mary CarolBeck.March 121: Ida Rosendahl and Carol Thompson. 2: GeriCassens and Eleanor Giardina. 3: Sara Andersonand Ray Dietz.Monday NightBridgeShirley JohnsonFeb. 191: Elsie Helwig. 2: Ray Deitz. 3: Tie Eleanor Giardinaand Jayne Kaske.Feb. 261: Jim Mahoney. 2: Eleanor Giardina. 3: Betty Legg.4: Jack Kyle. Cons. Gitte Agarwal.March 51: Tay Wilson. 2: Jan Smith. 3: Jayne Kaske. 4: ShirleyJohnson. Cons. Elsie Helwig.March 121: Phyllis Bressler. 2: Ray Dietz. 3: Ron McNulty. 4:Gail Tirpak. Cons. Caryl Rosenberger.Tuesday AfternoonBridgeAgnes LaSala& Shirley JohnsonFeb. 61: Eleanor Giarbina and Mildred Lane. 2: BettyMorris and Pat Holmes.Feb. 131: Eleanor Giardina and Mildred Lane. 2: BettyMorris and Pat Holmes. 3: Shirley Johnson andPhyllis Bressler.Feb. 201: Joe Zwick and Bernie Kelly. 2: Betty Barney andMyra Butler.3: Betty Morris and Shirley Stolly. 3:Agnes LaSala and Carl Woodbury.Tuesday NightDuplicateBill RainesWe welcome new duplicate bridge playersto our game. For more information, or to finda partner, call 873-0073. Last month’s winnersare listed below.Feb. 131: Ida and Bill Carlson. 2: Doug Miller and ErnieLord. 3: Doris Keathley and Mary Carol Geck. 4:Betty and Bill Raines. 5: Ida Rosendahl and DickMansfield. 6: Ruth and Harry TindallFeb. 201: Caryl Rosenberger and Jayne Kaske. 2: IdaRosendahl and Dick Mansfield. 3: Liz Millesonand Helen Eshbach. 4: Ida and Bill Carlson. 5: Ruthand Harry TindallFeb. 271: Doris Keathley and Mary Carol Geck. 2: LindaAnderton and Betty Raines. 3: Doug Miller andErnie Lord. 4: Caryl Rosenberger and Jayne KaskeMarch 61: Doris Keathley and Mary Carol Geck. 2: Ida andBill Carlson. Tie at 3: Doug Miller and Ernie Lordand Ruth and Harry Tindall. Tie at 5: Marjorie andBruce Benton and Betty and Bill Raines.Wednesday AfternoonBridgeFran GriswoldWe welcome Gloria Richards, Serine Rossiand Jeanette Oswald as three of our newestsmiling faces. It is always a pleasure to addto our group. Valentine’s Day was a specialday as we all enjoyed a tea party to kickoffthe walk for Hospice. According to our specialwalker, Ruth Goldstine, it was a monetary success.It is indeed a pleasure to participate inthis event. Congratulations to Ruth who keepsus informed of this event. Our next holiday isSt. Patrick’s Day, the one day of the year we allclaim to be Irish!Remember we play each Wednesday at12:30 p.m. We oldtimers all know that if youare not 15 minutes early at most activities,you might be late! Please try to be a tad earlyif you can. Thanks.Feb. 211: Carol Johnson. 2: Dick Mansfield. 3: MargeStarrett. 4: Bill Mahoney. Cons. Helen DeGraw.Feb. 281: Shirley Stolly. 2: Bill Mahoney. 3: Ann Mahoney.4: Jan Moon. Cons, Betty Frantz.March 71: Ann Mahoney. 2: Dick Mansfield. 3: Bernie Kelly.Cons. Jeanette Oswald.March 141: Shirley Stolly. 2: Betty Morris. 3: Dick Mansfield.4: Pat Golgart. Cons. Flo Penn.Wednesday EveningDuplicate BridgeDoris KeathleyFeb. 141: Mary Carol Geck and Joan Lord and Bill andBetty Raines. 3: Doug Miller and Linda Anderton.4: Harry and Ruth Tindall.Feb. 211: Phil and Hazel Merchant. 2: Mary Carol Geck andJoan Lord. 3: Ida Rosendahl and Doris Keathley.Feb. 281: Harry and Ruth Tindall. 2: Ida Rosendahland Doris Keathley. 3: Doug Miller and LindaAnderton. Tie at 4: Nel Bosschaart and MarjorieBenton and Bill and Betty Raines.March 71: Doris Keathley and Ida Rosendahl. 2: Harry andRuth Tindall. 3: Doug Miller and Linda Anderton.4: Forrest and Rochelle Cleaver.Thursday AfternoonBridgeArline DugganFeb. 11: Mazie Millward. 2: Cleona Redman. 3: MarcieGuerrein. 4: Betty Legg.Feb. 81: Mazie Millward. 2: Marion Turbin. 3: GinnieBarrett. 4: Agnes LaSala.Feb. 151: Marcie Guerrein. 2: Elsie Hewig. 3: MarionTurbin. 4: Ginnie Barrett.Feb. 221: Cleona Redman. 2: Marie Dare. 3: MarcieGuerrein. 4: Joan Lord.March 11: Marge Starrett. 2: Agnes La Sala. 3: Mary RoseJanssen. 4: Shirlee Wolcott.March 81: Cleona Redman. 2: Nancy Shanker. 3: MarionWade. 4 Maize Millward.Thursday Night BridgeHelen DeGraw& Ida RosendalFeb. 221: Mildred Lane. 2: Ray Deitz. 3: Dick Mansfield.4: Ida Rosendahl. 5: Zane Barnett. Cons. MickeyMartin.March 11: Lyn Hill. 2: Jim Mahoney. 3: Paul Agarwal. 4:Betty Legg. Cons. Jack Kyle.March 81: Dick Mansfield. 2: Ida Rosendahl. 3: HelenDeGraw. 4: Mildred Lane. Cons. Lee Sheffer.Friday AdvancedBridgeBetty & Bill RainesFoursomes are required for this delightfulevening of rubber bridge. You may bring yourown or call 873-0073 for help in finding partners.Or, if you wish, you may be added to oursub list until you find partners.Feb. 161: Bill Raines. 2: Phyllis Bressler. 3: Betty Raines. 4:Margie Benton. 5: Fay Rumens.Feb. 231: John Bucci. 2: Eleanor Giardina. 3: Jack Martin. 4:Joan Lord. 5: Peggy Bucci.March 21: Phil Merchant. 2: Nel Bosschaart. 3: Ruth Tindall.4:Caryl Rosenberger. 5: Dick Dakin.Grand Slam: Nel Bosschaart and Phyllis Bressler.March 91: Bill Hunter. 2: Nel Bosschaart 3: Peggy Bucci. 4:Geri Cassens. 5: John Bucci.Friday NightEuchre 4 FunIrene Pisani & Nancy KowskyBeginner, intermediate and advanced playersare all welcome, so come and join us onFriday at 6:15 p.m. at the Arbor ConferenceCenter, Suite A. Come one, come all!Welcome Clarence Lietzow. Our beginner’stable was headed by Larry and Trudy Bertrand,Pamela Waterman and Donald Bertrand.Feb. 161: Gerry Pinter. 2: Billy Swing. 3: Hank Kolb. Tie at4: Edith Kolb and Irene Pisani. 5: Dick Beury. 6: JoeScrivo. 7: Joann Shea. Tie at 8: Betty Scrivo andMary Bartel. Tie at 9: Dick Torzewski and BettyLegg. 10: Carol Polanowski. Tie at 11: Paul Agarwaland Bill Eberle. 12: Rita Pinter. 13: Clarence Lietzow.14: Gitte Agarwal. Tie at 15: Jo Swing and RichardBartel.Feb. 23I. Irene Pisani. 2: Jo Swing. Tie at 3: Dick Beury,Richard Bartel and Trudy Bertrand. Tie at 4: LarryBertrand and Billy Swing. 5: Henry Hilovsky. Tieat 6: Mary Hilovsky, Joe Scrivo and Jerry Pinter. 7:Paul Agarwal. Tie at 8: Betty Scrivo and May Holtz.9: Gitte Agarwal. 10: Bill Eberle. II. Nancy Kowsky.Tie at 12: Connie Manlley, Del Shinn and PatSnable. 13: Mary Bartel. 14: Rita Pinter.March 21: Mary Holt had a perfect game of 60 points.Congratulations. 2: Rita Pinter. Tie at 3: HankHilovsky and Billy Swing. 4: Larry Bertrand. 5: DelShinn. 6: Trudy Bertrand. 7: Mary Hilovsky. 8: IrenePisani. 9: Dick Beury. 10: Paul Agarwal. 11: GitteAgarwal. Tie at 12: Jo Swing and Betty Legg. Tie at13: Pat Snable and Jerry Pinter. 14: Dick Torzewski.15: Nancy Kowsky. 16: Bill Eberle.March 91: Hank Hilovsky. 2: Bill Eberle. 3: Joann Shea. Tie at4: Betty Scrivo, Dick Beury and Dick Torzewski. 5:Irene Pisani. Tie at 6: Bev DeBusschere and BettyLegg. Tie at 7: Rita Pinter, Edith Kolb and MaryHilovsky .Tie at 8: Del Shinn and Paul Agarwal. Tieat 9: Billy Swing, Jo Swing and Hank Kolb. 10: BuckChaillet. 11: Connie Manlly. 12: Gitte Agarwal. 13:Joe Scrivo. 14: Nancy Kowsky.Friday NightEuchreJoe AskenaseFeb. 16Four-Handed Game1: Marcy Askenase. 2: Ed Hershon. Tie at 3: MarieFisher and Joan Sigafoos. Tie at 4: Zane Barnettand Lou Fisher. 5: Bridget Hughes. 6:tie: GennyBrenner and Rich Miles. 7: Joseph Weber. Tie at8: Marie Marquis and David Englehardt. 9: HelenFoskett.Six-Handed Game1: Virgil Taylor. 2: Lee Morgan. 3: V. Horton. 4: PatLuis. 5: Marie France.Feb. 23Four-Handed Game1: Helen Foskett. 2: Lou Fisher. 3: Marcy Askenase.4: Russ Riegler. 5: Shirley Coe. 6: Dot Weber. 7:Bridget Hughes. 8: Genny Brenner.Five-Handed GameTie at 1: Diana Riegler and Ed Hershon. 2: JoeWeber. 3: Rich Miles.Six-Handed Game1: Vi Horton. 2: Lee Morgan. Tie at 3: Maria Franceand Virgil Taylor. 4: Ray Bock. 5: Marie Marquis.March 2Four-Handed Game1: Ed Hershon. Tie at 2: Marcy Askenase and RichMiles. 3: Joan Sigafoos. 4: Lou Fisher. 5: HelenFoskett. Tie at 6: Dot Weber and Joseph Weber. 7:Bridget Hughes and Clarence Lietzow.Five-Handed Game1: Ray Bock. 2:tie: Shirley Coe and Virgil Taylor. 3:Lee Morgan. 4: Maria France.March 9Four-Handed Game1: Rich Miles. 2: Marcy Askenase. 3: Joan Sigafoos.Tie at 4: Marge Fisher and Lou Fisher. 5: GennyBrenner 6: Clarence Lietzow. 7: Dot Weber. 8: EdHershon. 9: Bridget Hughes. 10: Russ Riegler.Six-Handed Game1: Diana Riegler. 2: Ray Bock: 3 Shirley Coe. Tie at 4:Vi Horton and Marie Marquis. 5: Joe Weber.Handicap EquipmentHandicap equipment is loanedfree to On Top of the Worldresidents during their convalescentterm—walkers, crutches, canes orwheelchairs.If residents would like to donateequipment, it would be most helpful.For more information, call theHealth & Recreation Department at854-8707.Tuesday Night PinochleViola HortonThis month we had three new players. Eleanorand Claude Griffin and Ed Hershon.Welcome. Jo Swing made delicious chocolatetruffles for Valentine’s Day for us. Thankyou. They were sinfully good. Jim Mazzottabrought his houseguests Barbara and BobCharamut to play with us one night. Houseguestsare always welcome. Come and join usall you pinochlers out there. You don’t have tohave a partner. We start promptly at 6 p.m. onTuesdays in the Art Room of the Craft Building.So come on up. You’ll like it.Feb. 6Single Deck Winners1: Jerry Pinter. 2: Rita Pinter. 3: Sal LeDonneDouble/Triple Deck WinnersTable 1: Alberta Sarris. Margaret and Joe Sciarrino.2: Billy Swing. 3: Elsie Helwig. Anne Pelham andDick Beury. 4: Ray Bock and Virgil Taylor.Feb. 13Single Deck Winners1: Ed Fullmer. 2: Hank Kolb. 3: Claude Griffin.Double/Triple Deck WinnersTable 1: Margaret Sciarrino. Alberta Sarris and JimMazzotta. 2: Jo Swing. 3: Norma Yonke. Dick Beuryand Ed Hershon.4: Virgil Taylor and Ray Bock.Feb. 20Single Deck Winners1: Cherie Cunningham. 2: Jerry Pinter. 3: CarolPolanowski. Dick Beury and Bob Roy 4: Mary Louand Frank Chamberlain.Feb. 27Single Deck Winners1: Betty Legg. 2: Alice McDaniel. 3: Kay Wood.Double/Triple Deck WinnersTable 1: Alberta Sarris and Vi Horton. 2: ShirleyGeorge. Billy Swing and Joe Scrivo.3: CarolPolanowski. 4: Ray Bock and Virgil Taylor.Saturday NightPinochleElsie HelwigFeb. 171: Audrey Bartolotta. 2: Betty Legg. 3: DottieFindley.Feb. 241: Viola Horton. 2: Ed Hershon. 3: Betty Legg.March 31: Al Novotny. 2: Irene Pisani. 3: Ed Hershon. 4:Gene HurbardMarch 101: Dottie Findley. 2: Rita Pinter. 3: Millie Ferrell.CribbageDorothy SkillmanFeb. 161: Rich Fluet. 2: Ed Fullmer. 3: Norma Yonke. Cons:Daryl Howard.Feb. 231: Ed Fullmer. 2: Frank Chamberlain. 3: GregSkillman. Cons: Elsie Helwig.March 21: Anne Jagielski. 2: Rich Fluet. 3: Greg SkillmanCons: Lois Hoeppner.March 91: Glenn Saxon. 2: Marge Saxon. 3: Alberta Sarris.Cons: Ed Fullmer.

April 2007 The World News® 37Mah JonggMary EhleThe spring tournament is over. The eventwas a huge success. I hope everyone enjoyedhimself or herself as much as I enjoyed doingthe event. I love the game and I love to see allthe people having a great day of fun. I needto thank Pat Griffith for all the work she doeswith the decorations and getting the breakfastready. It was super. I don’t know how you alwaysmanage to get the room so nice. I wouldnot even consider tackling this job if I didn’tknow that I had her help. She can always becounted on to do a super job. Thanks, Pat.Everyone helps so willingly that it makesthe day wonderful for me too. I could mentiona lot more but I don’t want to forget anyone soI just say thanks to all. Pat and Ray Utiss arewonderful helpers. They are willing to do whatever you need and “Mikie” is just like havinga private butler. He is always busy. He keepseverything in order. They come at 7 a.m. andget the coffee going. Thanks both of you.Nancy Mudge was the first prizewinner.FriendshipSocial ClubLolly FoosMark your calendars: our next two meetingswill be held on the first Sunday of the month(April 1 and May 6) instead of the second Sunday,due to Easter and Mother’s Day.Live from Chicago performed at the Marchgathering and did an outstanding job. Wesang along and danced to a few songs. Thepresentation was wonderful. Our next meetingon Sunday, April 1, will feature “NameThat Tune.” Our own Peggy Campbell, who isan exceptional pianist, will test our skills.She also won the first half prize for being inthe lead at noon.Second place went to a long-time player,Audrey Bartolotta. Audrey didn’t get off toa good start or she would have been first asthere was only five points difference. Glad tosee you do so well.Third place was to Helen Tracy and fourthplace went to Fran Cimini. Both these ladiesare faithful players and this is the first timeFran has won but Helen is often in the money.Fifth place went to Renee Filzer and sixthplace went to Dorothy Bresky.Seventh and eighth place were a tie withMicki Lander and Ellie Calella sharing the prizes.Ninth place went to an avid player, MarcyAskenase. Next was a four-way tie with JimiBartolone, Gretchen Saker, Marion McHughand Flo Dockswell all sharing those prizes.Joanne Nyren took the last prize. Ruth Kuntarwon the free tournament for October and SusanJoyce won the handmade pillow donatedand made by Thelma Smith. You have to askSue what she won the prize for. Wendy Goldhillalso won a small prize and it should helpher to always have a joker with her. No onewon the jackpot prize so it will be worth $220at the October tournament.The October tournament will be on Oct. 6.Don’t send me your reservations yet. I will letyou know. I will also be looking for volunteersto be east.I want to express my thanks to my wonderfulpartner for all his help. He is there for mefor whatever I need. He is a willing helper anddoesn’t grumble to me. I guess after 50 yearshe can know what I need before I even ask himand he does it. He spent the whole day helpingall the ladies. His support is priceless. He is agood source of encouragement and he alwayssays, “It will be all right.” Sometimes I have mydoubts but he is always right. It comes out OK.Jokers to you all. Nominations for officers for the periodJuly 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008, will beannounced at our monthly meeting on May 6.Elections will be held during our June meetingalong with the new officers installed. Ournominating committee members are John andDottie Metcalf. Please call John or Dottie at854-7447 by April 20 if you are interested inany officer position.As most of you know, we always strive tokeep in touch with members who need oursupport. If you know of any member(s) whoare ill or needs support, please call Mary CarolGeck at 854-8996.Looking forward to seeing you on April 1.If you have suggestions or commentsregarding our Club, please e-mail me atlollyf@att.net or call me at 861-2165. Stay Informed!www.ontopoftheworldinfo.com/stayinformedDesigns Wow at Womenof the World Fashion ShowBY VIVIAN BROWNWOMEN OF THE WORLDYou know, after five years of being chairpersonof the Women of the World FashionShow, I thought some change was necessaryso when Betty came to me during the summerabout Charlotte Haller doing the show I wasall for it.When January came I was informed thatthere would be 18 models and each wouldshow three outfits. Because of time limits onthe Ballroom I had apprehension, about how itcould work. Betty, Charlotte, I, her board andcommittee heads were determined it wouldwork … and work it did.Friendship Catering did a great Job. Thefood was delicious and they worked very hardto make everything go smoothly. Thank youso much!Thank you to those wonderful, wonderfulhusbands who waited on the table andcleaned up. We ladies like to think we can doeverything, but there are times when we reallyneed you and you came shining through. Welove you all and are very grateful for all yourhelp.To Charlotte Haller our fashion director,we thank you for your expertise and knowledgethat was evident, down to the pink nettinghanging across the burgundy curtain.Great job!Beall’s Department Store was selected forthe fashions and the store manager, ChuckMcDonald, worked very diligently with Charlotteand Betty to make it all possible. He alsogave all the ladies who attended the luncheonand fashion show a 15 percent discount and itis good until May 1.Woman of the World would like to give himour sincere thanks and gratitude.Here is how Charlotte started the fashionshow: “Have clothes stopped being fun foryou? We all want to look great. So how do youcreate the fashion look you love? By creatinga style for life that fits into your budget. Weselected a variety of styles, so you can startlooking and learning how to put fashions together.Eighteen of our members modeled realBY MARILYN ROSEThe On Top of the World Dance CommitteeSock Hop will be Saturday, May 12, from 7 to10 p.m. in the Health & Recreation Ballroom.The band will be Eddie Shannon & Company.The dress will be 1950s teen or casual.There will be snacks and door prizes, andthere will be a singles table.The dance committee will donate part ofthe proceeds from this dance to the Centerfor the Blind.Tickets are $6 per person and $12 per couple.They will go on sale on Monday, April 30,clothes for your lifestyle.”Photo byLarry ResnickAWomanof theWorldmembermodelsduringthefashionshow.Our charming and delightful models wereBobbie Roeder, Betty Serweki. Kathy Hoefer,Betty Dean, Helen Hess, Jo Barker, Marie Kearney,Sharon Newberg, Lesley Casey, Dee Runge,Nancy Delp, Bonnie Heinlein, Ellen Richards,Donna Sayers, Billie Giles, Sandra Ensley,Theresa Sullivan and Barbara Roberts, in noparticular order. They really did a great job.We also extend our thanks and gratitude.Wanda of Cutting Edge Salon made sureour models looked their best. when presentingthe fashions. She also donated a gift certificatefor the door prize basket. Thank youso much and good luck in your new salon.We want to thank The Veranda for their$100 gift certificate, which was also in thedoor prize basket.To all our terrific members who bought luncheonticket, made the beautiful baskets, tookchance tickets on the baskets, help set up andclean up and all the many little jobs that hadto be done, I applaud you all as you all madethis the success it was. Suzanne Reynolds andKathy received the check for Hospice totaling$2,380. They were thrilled and grateful forWomen of the World’s generosity and rightlyso! Get Out Those Poodle Skirts:May Dance Will Be a Sock Hopfrom 8 to 10 a.m. at the H&R Ballroom. Theywill be sold Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridaysat the same time and in the same placeuntil all are gone.There will be a representative of the DanceCommittee present at the H&R at 6:15 a.m. topass out numbers for ticket sales.Please remember that the dance is for residentsof On Top of the World Communitiesand their out-of-town guests. Be sure to getyour tickets early and join in the fun.For more information contact Gordy at854-7981. Father and SonPaintingServing On Top of the World ResidentsSince 1989 with 100+ completelySatisfied CustomersMarion County’s most experienced and dependable paintersUsed extensively by Major area Realtors• Popcorn ceilings• No job too small• Small carpentry and electrical• Quality paints always used, never commercial gradeBingoBunny BarbaWatch your calendar. A really great event isgoing to happen here at On Top of the world.You may ask what is this event. It is not a hurricane(we don’t get them here); it is not a tornado,or a blizzard. Not even a flood. It is nota visit from our new governor nor is it a visitto bingo by Ken or Sid Colen. No, it is SuperBingo.Super Bingo will be held on WednesdayApril l8, in the Health & Recreation Ballroom.Cards will be sold beginning at 5 p.m. Thecharge is $5 for three cards. After all playershave been accommodated, if there areany cards remaining, you may then buy additionalcards. We will play 17 games at $50each and there will be three super jackpots at$250 each. Each player must show an ID cardor Gateway Pass.Attendance is limited to residents only. Youmay not invite your friends from Oak Run orMarion Landing (heaven forbid). Do not inviteyour ex-spouse or current flame unless theylive here. Cats dogs and goldfish are not permitted.You may save only one seat so comeearly. We always get a big crowd.Our new crew of workers has taken overfrom Audrey Mangan. The month of Marchbrings us Joan Woodbury as leader, with GraceMulroy, Judy Dunn, Joan Newell, and Carol Bell(with legs), Edie Dieckman and Mary Rongetti(with smile). Thank you to all the volunteers.I missed the first bingo in March but we hadan addition to our usual 70/30 drawing. In additionto the regular prizes of $20 each Mortdrew numbers for free tickets to The Bob Eubanksshow at the Cultural Center. Everyonethought this was great except for the peoplewho had paid for their tickets. Oh, well, that’show it goes sometimes.I never thought that bingo could cause analmost divorce between two happily marriedpeople. But it happened.On Feb. 28, Harry and Liz Ettel attendedbingo as they usually do. Harry was veryunhappy with his selection of cards and Lizbeing the wonderful wife she is, told him hecould switch one of his cards for one of hercards. Guess what happened! He won a $75jackpot on the card he took from Liz. Harryrefused to share the money. Liz was ready totrade him for the cat that someone tried togive away, but there were no takers. After severalvisits to the marriage counselor the matterwas settled. Harry used the money to treatLiz to a great dinner. Peace is restored and allis well in the Ettel household.Bye now till next month.May the wizards of bingo bring you goodluck always in all ways.If you want to reach me for any reason mye-mail is Thebunster29@aol.com. 236-1853

38 The World News® April 2007Steve receives encouraging news.The monastery Mega spileo, scene of a grisly Nazi reprisal.A Modern Greek OdysseyContinued from Page 21they wanted to stick to the carefully worked-out itinerary, theyneeded their luggage. Kalavryta was put on hold.But on Monday, Oct. 30, they reached their destination atlast. After checking into Kalavryta’s Dryades Hotel, a two-storyhillside guesthouse, they walked to the massacre memorial andmuseum in the town’s center. There the events of that tragicday in 1943 are well recorded in reverent detail because 13males miraculously escaped execution. Here’s a brief account:On Dec. 13 German soldiers locked women, children and theelderly in the school. Within minutes Kalavryta was burning tothe ground. Boys 13 and older and all the men were taken toa field outside the town. At a signal, machine guns opened onmore than a thousand males — among them priests, teachers,judges, civil servants and farmers.Meanwhile, the school was set afire, but strong womenbroke down the door and a sympathetic German guard letthem escape. The manic drive for reprisal against the town, ahotbed of resistance, would include a massacre at the mountaintop monastery, Maga Spileo, where from windows monkswere hurled to their death. The museum forbids tourists totake photos as this place, with its holocaust memorabilia, isconsidered sacred.Steve’s first setback occurred here. Inside the museum commemorativeglass panels listed all those massacred, but thename Kalliakoudas was not among them. It seemed inconceivablethat not one member of his large family had fallen victimto the Nazi oppressors.Puzzled but undaunted Steve went to the MetropolitanChurch of the Assumption of the Virgin to meet with its priest,Georgis Alex Birbas, who promised to contact him the followingday with any information he could find.Nov. 1 was a tense day for the small party who had traveledfar with high hopes and who were running out of time. Thenthe phone rang. ”Mr. Kallas? This is Georgis Birbas. I believe Ihave some promising news. Your family has relocated to Livartzi,a tiny village about 100 kilometers away from where youare now. Good luck.”The tortuous road to Livartzi, without guardrails, was steep,narrow and breathtaking. Along the way were religious tributes,many of them to those who had missed hairpin turns.In the village Kallas felt strange knocking on doors asking inhis limited Greek for families with his name but was heartenedby the many who pointed to one house after another where aKalliakoudas resided.Steve would leave Greece secure in the knowledge that hisfather’s kin had survived a brutal massacre, richly rewardedby the beauty of the mountain area his father had tried sohard to describe, and proud that such brave people who hadendured much were part of his own heritage. Bob Eubanks asks Carol Horton (with microphone) a question. Listening areMariam Garlach, Vivian Brown (behind Bob Eubanks) and Angie Esch.Photo by Larry ResnickVivian and J.C. Brown get some one-on-one time with Bob Eubanks.On Top of the World Whoops It Upat Cultural CenterContinued from Page 21pursed, eyes rolling back and forth, glaring occasionallyat Bill, Carol settled in for an hourof total humiliation.“She made the show,” said Gwen Becker,who thoroughly enjoyed the evening fromstart to finish. Although she and many attendeesthought Carol was “petrified” and “terrifiedto be on stage, Carol said it was pure andsimple “embarrassment.”It wouldn’t be the Newlywed Game Showwithout a question about making whoopee.And, true to form, Eubanks asked the contestants,“Where is the strangest, most unusualplace that you’ve made whoopee?”Again, the answers did not bring the housedown but the look on Carol Horton’s face did.When asked about the evening, Carol said, “Iwas never so embarrassed in my life. Whenthey ushered us off stage, I asked if there wasa back door.” But Carol gutted it out becauseshe didn’t want to leave Bill “up there alonewith the microphone.”Although married, the least amount of time,Angie and Eddie Esch were in synch with theiranswers and earned the most points, winninga 20-inch plasma television set. The consolationprizes were dinner for two at the CandlerHills Restaurant. 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April 2007 The World News® 39For SaleAppliances: GE washer and gas dryer. Super capacity,gently used, five years old, $150 for both.873-4287Artistʼs Easel: All-in-one easel with telescopinglegs, two drawers. Folds for carrying, $40. 732-3282Misc. Items: Auto bra for 2004 Chevrolet Impala,8’ aluminum ladder. $30 each. 854-9629Bedroom Items: New queen mattress set, $145.425-4574. New bedroom set, $495; Nasa memoryvisco foam mattress set. Can deliver. 854-0980Bedspread: Palm trees pattern, pillow shams,bedskirt, sheets to match, excellent condition,$75. 291-9441Bicycle: Ladies multi-speed, Model 105578-17Lwith Tourist, silver color, good condition, $50. 854-0229Cargo Carrier: Thule, 16 cu. ft., locks, good condition,includes roof rack for van, $200. 291-2139Collectorʼs Glass: Ruby red, 10 water glasses,four juice/wine glasses, assorted side pieces. 854-9356Computer: Apple G4 Power PC. Includes 19”monitor, latest system software on CD’s, DVD/CDplayer and Zip drive with 10 disks. Excellent condition,$350. 873-6641Computer Maintenance Suggestions (PC): 82-page full color coil bound book. www.lulu.com/CustomComputerInstruction or call 873-2100.Dining Room Table: With leaf and six chairs,country style, light oak, excellent condition. 237-9035100%SatisfiedCustomersClassified SectionThe Classified Section is a service to the On Top of the World Community. There isno charge to residents as long as it is not of a business nature. There is a $500 limiton FOR SALE items. Items valued at more than $500 (i.e. golf carts) may be listed, butprice will not accompany the ad. Auto, apartment, home, timeshare and real estateads WILL NOT be accepted.SERVICE ads will be accepted from residents and non-residents. A three-line minimumrate is $12; four lines is $17.50 and five lines is $20. A six-month rate, paid inadvance, is also available. Call 854-0248 or leave a message for more information. Paymentmust accompany each ad. Send ad and check to The World News, 9850 S.W. 84thCourt, Suite 300, Ocala, FL 34481.DEADLINE: On Top of the World resident ads must be in the box next to the Pressroomdoor (in Friendship Commons next to Customer Service) no later than noon onthe 13th of each month. Ads will appear once unless renewed in writing.Dishwasher: Whirlpool, bisque/bone, 16 monthsold, excellent condition, $125. 873-7062Furniture: 48” glass tabletop, new, $50; 60”x90”area rug, $30; two recliners with footstools, brown,excellent condition, $35 each. 854-6054Garage Sale: April 20, 9 a.m.-noon. TV, golf clubs,lamps, books, glassware, etc. 9791 S.W. 97 th Lane,Crescent Ridge IIGarage Sale: April 28, 8 a.m. Bookcase, mirror,bike, miscellaneous items. 8704-B S.W. 94 LaneHousehold Sale: April 6-7, 8 a.m. Ladies bicycle,exerciser, golf clubs, miscellaneous. 9020-A S.W.93 rd LaneKiwanis Yard Sale at Friendship Center on April28. Contributions of household items needed. CallStan at 873-3433.Misc. Items: Bike rack for auto, class II hitch,holds up to four bikes, excellent condition, $75;right hand golf clubs, brand new, Cleveland TA-7,reg. hex, graphite, $300. 873-7891Misc. Items: Commode with armrests, never used,$25; Bissell wet/dry vacuum and shampooer forwood and tile floors, like new, $50. 854-7516Misc. Items: Golf cart; ladies 3-speed Schwinnbicycle, good condition. 854-6405Misc. Items: Pool table, never used; hot tub, neverused, therapy adjustable jets, full warranty. Deliveryand setup included. 861-9469Pressure Washing &Window CleaningSpecializing in “Vinyls”Window Tracks & Screens Cleaned “FREE” with serviceLicensed & InsuredFREE ESTIMATES362-6895 ask for Charlie or Danielle DaVinci Kitchen & and Bath bath MakeoversYOUR COUNTERTOP SPECIALISTSCountertops & CabinetsKITCHEN New and Resurfaced BATHROOMSVeteran and Senior discounts available!!• Vanity makeoversLicense No. – 2006-001300-05278CountertopsWe install:• Granite • Formica• Jetta-Stone• Corian • Avanza• Tile• We also can resurface yourexisting countertopCabinets• Refacing existing cabinets• New door installation• We also make glass cabinet doors(352) 465-8764 • Wilsonart• Shower pansFamily owned and operated(352) 342-0505QualityWork atFair Prices• New vanities installed• Solid surface shower wallsA Family BusinessWe Do Care About Our CustomersLicense No. — 2006-001300-05278• Resurface existing countertopsWe also do paintingAll types of repairsPatio Dining Table: 48”x68”, black cast aluminumwith glass top. 873-6358 or 615-1156Penta purified drinking water delivered to yourdoor. Liter case (12 pk) $37 each; .5-liter case (24pk) $39 each. Minimum order 4 cases. 873-2100Refrigerator: Whirlpool, top freezer with icemaker,2 months new, 65”h x 30”w x 31”d, $195. 237-7188Rug: Brown/white Pakistani Bukara rug, $125.861-0753ServicesActual relief via physics: Financial, body weight/health and relationships. Call End the Clutter ETC873-2100 or www.end theclutter.comAl the Handyman: 291-7670Alterations by appointment only. 50 years experience.A Pine Run resident. Call Betty at 237-9909Amway Products come to you: Satisfaction guaranteed.Call your local Amway affiliated independent,Sandy, 528-6620Caregiver: CNA/HHA desires part-time qualitypersonal care, errands to doctor, etc. Call Wanda,854-1664Caregiver, professional: Available 24/7 for personalcare. Includes homecare, housekeeping,doctor’s visits and errands. 30 years of excellentreference. Home 854-3101, cell 361-3972.Caring Home Health Aide available for doctorvisits, errands. Full or part-time. On Top of theWorld resident. Call Anna, 873-4761Cat Boarding & Sitting provided by loving experiencedCat Nanny. On Top of the World resident.Call 854-8589Cat and/or House Sitting Services for On Top ofthe World residents. Dependable, trustworthy, affordableand insured. Grammy Sharon, 694-4853.Cleaning service at On Top of the World 12 years.Insured and bonded. References upon request.Free estimates. 653-8857 and ask for Connie.Computer Instruction in your home in front ofyour computer(s) – customized for your needs.Call End The Clutter ETC at 873-2100 or www.endtheclutter.comComputer Setup & Training: At home service.Senior rates, $25 per hour! Have fun & learn! CallKathy at 861-7719Computer Solutions by Phillip: Repairs—upgrades—sales.PC and MAC. Data recovery. MicrosoftCertified Systems Engineer and AppleCertified Technician. Licensed and insured. VISA/MC. We come to you! Mobile: 804-8713Countertops: Refacing and repairs. Many satisfiedresidents, on time, clean and painless. Usuallyone-day job. Visa & MC. Bill, 690-2326.Free Appraisals on musical instruments, vintageand current — guitars, banjos, mandolins,amps, etc. 40 years experience. On Top of theWorld resident. 237-8072Golf Cart Sales And Service: Yamaha, Star dealer.Service all, free pickup. Call 351-CART (2278).Carts & Clubs, 1835 S.W. College Road, OcalaBarney’sGarage Door& OpenerSales & ServiceAll Makes &ModelsMaintenance& Repair(352) 595-5041Help-U-Fix-It! We do honey “do’s” and odd jobs!Installations, repairs, renovations, maintenance.Keep up your properties. Call (352) 694-3366.Home and Yard Services: Sundance Co. Lawnmowing, window/gutter cleaning, power washing,shrub trimming, misc. services. Licensed and insured.347-7825Home Health Aide Caregiver looking for employmentto care for the sick. 361-5870 or 873-1348House Cleaning by Evelyn Lee: I do windows,deep cleaning and move outs. Licensed & insured.629-0855House Cleaning by Terry: Great rates. (352) 342-6808.Housekeeping, errands, meal prep. What are yourneeds? Call Susan at (352) 438-6410. Referencesavailable.Home Repairs: 24-hour service. Free estimates.No job too small. 861-2108. The Handyman. If noanswer, leave message. Prompt response.Income Tax Service: Professionally done — E-file— Fast refunds, federal and all state returns. OnTop of the World resident. 291-2413. Salvatore V.Le Donne E.A.Laminated wood flooring installation: Reasonablerates. I am a resident and have references.Call Bob at 237-7452.Loving Christian Caregiver: 20 years experience.Will take care of you in your home or hospital.Reasonable rates. Monday-Friday days. Askfor Kim. (352) 547-9186Mobile Notary Public: On Top of the World residentand commissioned FL notary public comesto you. Bonded and insured. Call Richard at 362-6465.Painting by Frank the Painter: Free estimates,interior painting, specializing in colors, quality service,affordable prices, 30 years experience andlicensed. 237-5855Painting: Free estimates. Licensed and insured.Interior/exterior. Quality work, reasonable prices.Porter and Porter Painting. Call anytime: (352)207-7704 or (352) 209-3446.Pet Care: For On Top of the World residents. Experienced,reliable pet lover. References available.291-1862.Pressure Washing: House or villa, gutters, drivewaysor walkways. Call On Top of the Worldresidents Okey or Karen for a free estimate. 237-6637Pressure Washing: “Don’s.” Free estimates.Make the outside look great. Remove mildew fromdriveways, porches, patios, roofs, walkways andclean the gutters. 20 years experience. On Top ofthe World resident. 873-6225Resident of On Top of the World: Willing to cleanyour house, do your errands, take you shopping orto appointments. Call Elizabeth, 873-8861.Sewing Machine Service & Repair: Reasonable,40 years experience, On Top of the World resident.Call Ed, 854-5572Steveʼs Repairs: Fans, lights, doors, shelving,general carpentry. On Top of the World resident.Call Steve at 854-4927Stop gaining body weight with true food, purewater and basic physics. One-on-one private consults.873-2100Transportation: Call Bonnie, On Top of the Worldresident, to doctors, hospitals, shopping; excludingairports. Dependable, safe driver. 854-7516Transportation: Call Kim for personalized doorto-doortransportation to airports, cruise ports,any destination. Call 854-8708 or cell 207-8237.Transportation: Personalized door-to-door transportationto airports, cruise ports, doctor appointments,shopping. Call Betty, 861-1163Transportation: I’ll drive you to local appointments,grocery shopping, errands and more. Joanat 237-8240WantedFinding your place in the world just got easier!For On Top of the World Communities employmentopportunities, call the human resources job hotlineat 291-4537, ext. 137. You can also visit us on theweb at: www.ontopoftheworld.com. Click on theInformation link, then Employment Opportunities.Applications can be submitted electronically, byfax, or in person by visiting the Human ResourcesDepartment at 9860 S.W. 84th Court, Suite E.Coin collector wants to buy old coins, gold andproof sets. On Top of the World resident. Ted at861-6964Items for Pick-Up: Any items of some value thatyou care to donate. They will be sold with proceedsgoing to charity. 873-0303Moving in or moving out? Grandmattic will purchaseone piece or entire estate: jewelry, silver,china, glassware, collectibles, dolls, small furnitureand junque. Susan or John, 873-9796On Top of the World resident interested in buyingguns, new, old, any condition. 854-2555Paying top dollar for quality (Martin, Gibson,Fender, Gretsch, Vega, Taylor, etc.) guitars, mandolins,banjos, ukuleles, bass guitars, amplifiers,etc. On Top of the World resident. 237-8072RENEWED ◆ SURFACES◆ Driveways◆ Pool Decks◆ Crack Repair◆ Non-Skid ProtectionLicensedDivision of R.C. Cohn Construction◆ Patios◆ Entrance Ways◆ Garage Floors◆ Walk WaysWe Make YOUR Concrete Look Good!◆ Easy to Keep Clean◆ Many Designs◆ Resists Most Chemicals◆ Many Colors◆ Rust & Holes RepairedOver 30 Years of Experience at Work For You!ALSO: Pavers Cleaned & SealedLong Lasting Paver-Saver◆ FREE Estimates ◆237-2796Insured

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