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April 2006 The World News® 11RepublicanClubTony TortoraView fromthe LibraryDonna O’Neil“Changing Habits,” c.2003 by DebbieMacomber, is the story of three youngwomen Angelina (Angie) Marcello, KathleenO’Shaughnessy and Joanna Baird whojoined the order of the St. Bridget’s Sistersof the Assumption.The three girls were from very differentbackgrounds and lived in different areasof our country. Angie came from Buffalo,Kathleen from Boston and Joanna fromProvidence.Eventually all three were assigned to thesame motherhouse in Minneapolis. Therethey became lifelong friends.Each one entered the religious life for differentreasons and during the course of thestory each one left for different reasons.Angie entered the convent in 1958. Aftertaking her final vows she was assignedto teach religion and home economics at ahigh school in San Antonio. She was therefor 10 years. In 1972 she was sent to St. Peter’sHigh School in Minneapolis. She wouldbe living in the order’s largest convent. HereAngie taught health and home economics.Michael Preston, legislative aide toFlorida State Representative Larry Cretul,was the guest speaker at the March meeting.Preston is a 22-year-old graduate ofthe University of Florida and is extremelyknowledgeable of the legislative processand status of the bills in Tallahassee. Hispresentation was interesting and informativeand well received by the membership.He represents the future of the RepublicanParty in Florida.Other guests present were CommissionerCharlie Stone, who gave a short briefingof the hot topics being considered bythe County Commission, and School Boardmember and current Chair, Sue Mosley, whogave a very brief look at the problems confrontingthe School District.The next meeting will be one week laterthan usual on April 21.We will host Marion County Schools Superintendent,Jim Yancey, at a picnic thatnight. Tickets and reservations are required.For further information call President JerryCauda at 873-2007.Expected guests are Jim and Kay Yancey,Dr Gene and Judith Zanetti (school boardmember), Michelle and Charlie Stone, SueMosley and the former president of the RepublicanWomen Ocala Marion FederatedClub, Pat Sasso.Membership dues are now overdue. A donationof $5 is requested for membershipin the most active community RepublicanClub in Marion County. Send dues to TonyTortora, 8563-G S.W. 93rd Lane, Ocala, Fla.34481. Please include your telephone numberand e-mail address if you have one.Our guest speakers for the future monthsare County Commissioner Jim Payton inMay, candidate for State Attorney GeneralBill McCullum in June, and School Boardmember Kurt Kelly in July.This is an election year. Every votecounts. We expect to see more candidatesfor office at future meetings. Now is thetime that they need to qualify for the ballotby getting voter signatures. Signing theircards gives the voters a choice on the ballot.The judicial and school board candidatesare required to run as non-partisan candidates.Note that all incumbent school boardmembers are registered Republicans. Theseseats are decided in the September primaryso plan on voting. If you are going to travel,apply at the supervisor of elections officefor an absentee ballot. Remember, everyvote counts and voting is one of the mostimportant actions you can take to have avoice in your government.Keep informed by joining your RepublicanClub and by reading these articles. Republicancandidate information will be presentedas it emerges. One of her students, Corrine Sullivan, constantlychallenged Angie but Angie becamevery fond of the girl. A devastating incidentinvolving Corrine occurred and in the endthis was the catalyst that caused Angie toleave the convent.Kathleen entered the convent in 1963.After her she took her final vows, Kathleenwas assigned to attend education classes atthe University of Minneapolis. The followingyear she would be teaching first gradeat St. Peter’s School. Over a few summersKathleen took many college level coursesin business math and then was assigned toteach ninth- and tenth-grade bookkeepingat St. Peter’s High School. She also becamepart time bookkeeper for the church. An actof kindness on Kathleen’s part in helpingsomeone out led to a very difficult situation.Eventually the situation caused Kathleento leave the convent.Joanna joined the convent in 1967. Priorto this she had been in nursing school. Shehad been engaged to be married. When thewedding plans were cancelled, Joanna decidedto become a nun. However, a favoritenun, Sister Theresa, advised her to wait forsix months to see if this was the right pathfor her. At the end of the six months Joannafelt deeply that this was the path thatshe wanted to follow. After she took her finalvows she was assigned to the conventin Minneapolis. She would finish nursingschool and then work at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital.Sister Joanna proved to be an excellentnurse and was well liked by all. Her feelingstoward Dr. Tim Murray, a young surgeon onthe staff who had recently returned fromthe Vietnam War, began to cause her to seriouslyquestion her commitment to God.Eventually she took a leave of absence fromthe convent.This story took place during the timewhen many changes took place in the CatholicChurch. Debbie Macomber, the author,wrote a most interesting and enjoyablebook. Photo by Norman ScottCERT team members help with the safety of walkers in the Hoofin’ It ForHospice charity walk in March. From left, front row, are Muriel Marcussi, GwynChamplin, Caroline Scott, Lennie Rodoff, Mickey Redlinger, Mary Lou Caruana,Roger Tremblay and Eddice Tremblay; back row, Erwin Fluss, Rob Caruana andGary Rodoff; and not shown, Norman Scott.Citizens EmergencyResponse TeamCaroline ScottFebruary was a very busy month for ourteam. At our monthly meeting, Public InformationOfficer Randy Robinson camewith a fully equipped ambulance for us toinspect.He answered many questions that weall have, concerning traffic, placement ofthe ambulances, what services are available,how they handle calls, and how theyfind an address. He stated that during themonth and a half of 2006, the service hadanswered 6,300 calls! We then went outsideand were able to tour the truck, see the actualequipment and, again, Randy answeredour questions.For three days Rob and Mary Lou Ca-Keep The Lifeline GoingBY HARRY PLOWAre you aware that Veterans and Servicestransport veteran patients from Ocala fromthe Cascades to the Veterans Hospital inGainesville? At present, more than 70 aretransported from the Highway 200 corridor,and a dozen right here from On Top ofthe World?We have two vans, and one van needs tobe replaced by 2007. To get in line to obtainthis van, the Veterans and Services need toraise $13,500 by this September. If there isno second van to transport these veteranpatients for medical care, they won’t get theservice they deserve and need.Donations may be sent to Marion CountyVeterans Council, Inc. Pam Styx, Treasurer,10761 S.E. 72nd Terrace, Belleview, Fla.34420. Please be sure to specify “for thevan.” ruana, Gwyn Champlin, Norman and I attendedthe Leadership Conference at theElks Youth Camp in Umatilla, along withmany other CERT members from severalsurrounding counties. After being assignedto one of three teams, we attended courseson Advanced Medical Training for Leaders,How to Recognize and Deal with Stress, andTeam Building. These courses were givenby trained professionals and enhancedour knowledge of what would be expectedof us in times of trauma. Of course, therewas also some fun time, including a campfireat night with an original song contest.It showed that CERT members have a greatsense of humor and talents that don’t showup every day.On February 25, we monitored the walkersfor the Hoofin’ It For Hospice Walk,by being at busy intersections to keep thewalkers safe from traffic. The walk is only2 miles, but we feel our participation is animportant one. A man explained to us thatlast year he couldn’t make the whole walkdue to breathing problems, and this year hebrought his inhaler and he did fine. Withbeing at each corner with our radios, wewere able to keep track and check on himconstantly. Congratulations to him for doingthis and being a good citizen as well.There are many projects that we, as ateam participate in.To find out how you as a resident canhelp yourself and your neighbors, you arewelcome to attend any of our meetings onthe second Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m.in Suites E, F and G of the Arbor ConferenceCenter. May Dance Tickets On SaleBY MARILYN ROSEThe Dance Committee presents itsMay function for your dancing pleasure.The dance is open to all residents of on Topof the World and their overnight guests.The May Dance will be Saturday, May 6,from 7 to 10 p.m. in the Health & RecreationBallroom.The band will be Cool Breeze. Cost is $6per person, $12 per couple.There will be snacks and door prizes. 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