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October 2009 The World News® 3Chuck Brittingham showing his talent.Got Talent?Ray CechWhenever one thinks of wood carvingwhat probably springs to mind is an imageof a couple of guys in wicker-backedchairs in front of the old barber shopwhittling away on a piece of discardedwood. A scene out of Andy Griffith ormaybe “Gunsmoke.” Now fast forward toreality.Chuck Brittingham, a seven-year residentof On Top of the World, has beena longtime woodworker and carver. Tovisit with Chuck and his wife, Pat, is likestepping into Picasso’s home, if wood hadbeen his medium.Sometime back in the early 70s, Chuckwas managing a Sears service center outsideof Dayton, Ohio. In those days, if youremember, their products never brokedown and seemed to last forever. Thisgave Chuck and his boss plenty of restand relaxation time in the shop. The bosswas a master wood carver and Chuck themaster student, and one day after studyingthe boss’s technique and thinking,“Hey, I can do that,” he took home a pieceof wood and started carving.After only a year, Chuck BrittinghamPhoto by Ray Cechentered some of his pieces in a craft showin Michigan City, Ind. That show was his“wow” factor, taking home five ribbons,including a first place in the animal, realisticcategory. Not bad for a first-timer!And as his wife tells it, that’s whenall those tools started showing up in thegarage: band saw, chisels, grinder, knivesand whatever else the garage and theircheckbook could accommodate.“Then and now,” said Chuck, “I findcarving the most relaxing and rewardingpastime of anything I’ve ever tried myhand at.”As Chuck explained to this novitiate,there are many different styles and techniquesto wood carving, but most of uswould be familiar with what you see in thephoto. It could be a caricature, a roundedstatue or a real-life duck carved from avariety of woods having different shadesthat bring the whole figure to life.The wood going into keepsake boxes,for example, may come from four or fivedifferent trees, while a 40s style cabinetsitting in Chuck’s living room is singularlyconstructed of light oak. But they areall one of a kind masterpiece.Watching On Top of the World neighbor,Chuck Brittingham, work his magicwith a chisel and knife brings a whole newmeaning to whittling. Don’t think BarneyFife, think Picasso.ShutterbugsPhotographyMarilynn CroninThe Fourth Annual ShutterBugs Exhibitis Nov. 2 - 7. The reception will be Tuesday,Nov. 3, from 4 to 7 p.m. Members are siftingthrough their shots for their entries.You have to be a member of the Shutter-Bugs to enter; new members are allowed toenter any 8” x 10” borderless photo theyhave ever taken unlike ongoing memberswhose shots have to be from the last year.Photos will have to be in the first weekof October. Judges haven’t been finalizedas yet, but they will be different from thepast twoyears.The displaysatF r e e d o mLibrary areo n g o i n g ,and wewill alsobe having aspecial displ a y / s a l eon Oct. 13in the meetingroom ofthe libraryfrom 2 to 5p.m.T h ed i s p l a yat Masterthe PossibilitiesforSeptember was a one-man show of photosby Charlie Smith. October will see aphoto display by our committee chair,Norbert Sachs and November will be Johnand Annette Ware.Our field trip in August was to DonGarlit’s Museum of Drag Racing, where17 of us were amazed by the array of carsand memorabilia. Lunch at Cracker Barrelwas fun and they assured us, caloriePhoto by Lennie Rodofffree!In September, we caravanned to Pat’sIsland – the Yearling Trail in the Ocala NationalForest.The first Tuesdays of the month havebeen reviews of photography basics. TomFrostig will be continuing lessons on correctingexposure and using blend modesto lighten and darken photos on the thirdTuesdays.Photo Tip: Flowers are often thoughtof as motionless subjects. They don’t runwhen you approach, they stay in the sameplace all day, and they don’t try to bite youwhen get too close. However, flowers domove, creating flower-photography challengesfrom random motion. Wind, evengentle breezes, can cause enough motionin flowers to create blurry images. Insectson flowers can also cause sudden motionwhen the insect arrives or leaves. Evendew dropping off of a flower can cause arebounding effect. There are solutions forthis movement.There are clamp arms made specificallyfor flower photography that do notdamage the flower. These clamps are attachedto a tripod and then adjusted tohold the flower where the photographerneeds it to be for the image. You can alsotry holding the flower still with your fingersbut this is prone to movement causedby shaky hands.The air is generally at its most still firstthing in the morning. Combined with thee x c e l l e n tlight quality,thistime of dayis excellentfor flowerphotography.Using ahigh shutterwillm i n i m i z ethe chancesof an imageturningout blurrydue to unex p e c t e dmotion.Shutter-B u g s — O nTop of theWorld PhotographyClub stresses education, sharingand fun! The ShutterBugs meet the firstthree Tuesdays of the month at 3 p.m.in the Arbor Conference Center, Suites Band C. All residents, at all skill levels arewelcome to join. If you would like moreinformation about the ShutterBugs, visitour website at www.otowspc.com or contactGary Uhley at 854-8536 or email himat bugs@otowspc.com.Be a VolunteerFor more information contactPat Russell, Volunteer CoordinatorPhone: 237-9712

October 2009 The World News® 7KeepingIt GreenPhillip B. HiseyGot Bugs?Scale insects are a common pest oflandscape plants in Florida and can befound stunting and deforming plantsthroughout the year. There are about8,000 species of scale insects and anyof several different species of scale insectsmay be found within the landscapearound your home. All scale insects havea common waxy or shell-like coveringover the body and the adult insects arenot mobile.Recently, I have noticed Magnolias witha black, flaky crust on the leaves. This is atelltale sign of a scale insect call the TulipTree Scale. Typically found on all Magnoliavarieties, infestations are almost alwaysidentified by a bumpy appearanceon the branches with some branch tipdieback and the black leaves or mulchbeneath the tree have a black color. Theblack appearance is caused by the sootymold that grows on the secretion createdfrom the insect.But there is light at the end of the tunnel;these insects are controllable withinsecticidal sprays, horticultural oils andsystemic insecticides. The insecticidalsprays and horticultural oils kill the insectsby suffocating them. Many timesthe scale insects stack up on each other,creating several layers, making it harderto penetrate the bottom layers.Horticultural oils or dormant oils areother methods for controlling scale insectsbut are sometimes not very effectiveagainst armored scales and require athorough application as well as repeatedapplications. These oils are highly refinedpetroleum products that can be used onmany trees and shrubs during the growingseason. Be sure to read the labels beforeany applications are made though, someSubmit Articles by E-mail tootownews@otowfl.complants are sensitive to oils and there areoften temperature restrictions when applyingthese products. Horticultural oilscan be obtained at Lowe’s or similar typestores. Typically, you will find the followingproducts, Year Round Spray Oil orVolik Oil.Insecticidal soaps have been used foryears to kill insects through direct contact.Like horticultural oils, they requirethorough coverage and repeat applications.Repeat applications are necessarybecause soaps leave no residue. Certainhousehold soaps and liquid dishwashingsoaps are typically effective for this purpose;10 tablespoons per gallon is a goodstarting point for treating insects. Again,if purchasing insecticidal soaps be sureto read the label before any applicationsare made, some plants are sensitive to insecticidalsoaps and there are often temperaturerestrictions when applying theseproducts. Lowe’s carries a product calledinsecticidal soap and you should be ableto find similar products at other stores ofthis type.Systemic insecticides are another approachbut require the use of chemicalspurchased from your local garden center.These chemicals, when applied, aretaken up by the roots of the plants andtransported through the plant into theleaves, branches or other portions of theplant. Insects such as scale insects withpiercing, sucking mouthparts are affectedby the systemic insecticides and die.Systemic insecticides take a few weekswhen applied to and often need multipleapplications. Make sure applications aremade following the interval between applicationsand per the manufacturer’slabeled rate. Bayer Complete Insect Killeris a product found at Lowe’s or similarstores.Good luck as the fall begins, make sureyou keep up with your lawns and keep aneye out for chinch bugs and fungus. Thecooler evening temperatures and humiddays make it great breeding grounds forfungus. And, please remember to makesure applications are made based on typeplant and following the interval betweenapplications and per the manufacturer’slabeled rate.GrandchildrenVisiting?Cribs, strollers, booster seats, carseats and more are loaned free to OnTop of the World residents. Please seethe attendant on duty at the fitnessdesk in the Health & Recreation Building.100GrandparentsBarbara GreenwoodI’ll begin with the generosity of manyOn Top of the World residents. We havereceived and delivered to Romeo Elementaryclothing from Annette Diago, andschool supplies from William and LuzLeon. To help pay for the transportationto and from the school, we also receivedvery generous monetary gifts from Margittaand Hank Claterbos, Wanda Simpson,Diane and Bruce Roxburgh, and Dougand Barbara Greenwood.The cost of the bus transportation is$180 per trip. The total received so far is$930. We’re hoping to receive a total of$1,440. That amount will cover all eighttrips that we make to the school. If youwish to donate any amount to our groupto help us get to and from Romeo, pleasecall Barbara at 861-2539. We will certainlybe grateful.The remaining dates for this schoolyear are: Oct. 8, Nov. 12, Dec. 10, Jan. 14,Feb. 11, April 15 and May 13.We are picked up in the parking lot atapproximately 9 a.m. in the Winn-Dixieparking lot by the vacant Porter’s store.We return to the same location approximatelyat noon.Another thing that we are grateful tothe On Top of the World residents for isthe Campbell soup labels, and the Labelsfor Education that you so thoughtfullyclip and deliver to the red schoolhouselocated under the stairs in the Health& Recreation Building. Romeo turns inthese labels and receives in return muchneeded school supplies and money to buyunderwear, socks, etc. The value of eachlabel is 10¢ and they add up to a tidy sumto provide the school children’s needs.Of course, we don’t want to forget allthose who contribute to our Food-for-Kids backpack program. Many of youhave purchased and delivered food itemssuch as juices, cereals, snack bars, poptopcanned goods, crackers, peanut butterand/or jelly, canned or plastic containersof fruit, etc., and delivered themto Elliott and Marlyn Barbours’ home andplaced the items in a tote located on theirfront porch. Their address is: 8680-H SW94th Street. Mr. and Mrs. Barbour deliverthe food to the church that makes up thebackpacks for Romeo and Dunnellon Elementarychildren. This ensures that thechildren will have something to eat overthe weekends.As “volunteer grandparents,” we havethe privilege of being with children fromkindergarten to fifth grade. The teacherprovides one or two books for us to read.Our interaction with the students givesus such a high. It’s a wonderful feeling toknow that we are in part helping the childrento enjoy reading and learning to talkcomfortably with adults. There are manypluses in this activity for all of us.If you would like to be a part of ourgroup, please call Barbara at 861-2539,and get answers to any questions youmay have. 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8 The World News® October 2009ModelRailroadersJim DevineIn order to have a realistic model railroad,you must have realistic scenery. Creatingscenery requires an artistic flair thatsome model railroaders have, and othersdo not. The On Top of the World ModelRailroader’s Club has some members whoare especially gifted in this area.Would you believe that the mountainson our layout are made out of sheets ofStyrofoam? The sheets are one or twoinches wide and are glued together tobuild up the mountains. They are shapedusing hot wires, knives or saws.Hot wires are fairly new to the hobby.A wire is heated between two arms of a“y-shaped” tool and the wire cuts throughthe Styrofoam like a “hot knife throughbutter.” The hot wire doesn’t just cut theStyrofoam; it can also be used to createStay Informed!www.ontopoftheworldinfo.com/stayinformedstrata in the mountain’s rock face. Clubmember Gary Mowry held lessons in hisgarage to show us how to use this tool.The mountains are painted and stained.Stains are extremely watered down paints.Stains are used to make artificial rockslook like real rocks, giving them the propercolor and bringing out their cracks andcrevices. It also can be used to bring outthe details on buildings.The rocks on the layout are eithermade of Styrofoam, plaster castings orrocks. That’s right; some of our rocks arereal rocks. Small pebbles become boulderson a model railroad layout.You may think that all model railroadgrass is the same. In fact, just like in thereal world, model grass comes in a widevariety of colors and lengths. The vividgreen grass that you see on a golf courseor a perfectly manicured lawn is very differentthan the grass that you see in openfields or a non-perfectly manicured lawnlike mine. Special care has to be taken topick the right grass to put in various areason the layout.You also have choices to make with thetrees that you put on a layout. Trees alsocome in various types, sizes and colors.You need to choose the proper trees foryour layout based on the part of the countrythat you are modeling (i.e., no palmtrees in an Alaskan setting).You also have to decide what timeof year you are going to model. Do youwant a summer setting with lots of greenleaves, a fall foliage explosion of colors,or a winter scene with few, if any leaves?As I said, all this requires a lot of decisions,and an artistic flair.Our monthly club meetings are heldat 9 a.m. on the first Wednesday of everymonth in Meeting Room #3 (Poker Room)of the Arts and Crafts Building. You’reinvited to join us if you’re interested inbecoming a member of the On Top of theWorld Model Railroader’s Club.For additional information, contactHud Huddleston, the club’s president, at861-6221 or hhuddleston2@cfl.rr.com.Photo by M. Keith NadelTed and Ladybird Diane Pope with the Britten-Norman Islander.R/C FlyersM. Keith NadelSitting under the pavilion on a cloudlesssummer morning with the slightestof breezes, which failed to alter the limpwindsock, listening as pilots took off andlanded amongst applause and catcalls, Iwas pleased and comforted by this bandof brothers sharing their life experiences.Thanks to Jim Ellis and his small crew,the field was beautifully sculptured, and Ireturned to my task of interviewing two ofmy brother pilots, Ted Pope, current clubvice president and sometimes instructorand Dick Rose, master instructor. Thesetwo were selected as they both have greathearts and to whom this writer and othersare gratefully indebted.Ted Pope hails from Hopkinton, Mass.and has been crafting airplanes for 70years. Ted retired as a board certifiedanesthesiologist, is multilingual, havingspent six and a half years in Germanyduring WWII, and recalls his first scalestatic display plane was made of woodand cardboard. He then discovered thatconstructing models was far more funthan playing with them. He did not getinto building successfully powered flyingmodels until 50 years later. His CandlerHills home is replete with ships’ modelsunder glass.A graduate of Boston University MedicalSchool, after a surgical internship andone year of surgical residency, Ted servedin the Navy as a medical officer aboardthe USS Los Angeles CA 135. His wife, Diane,a Ladybird, has her RN.Ted’s newest plane is a 92-inch wingspan twin engine green and white Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander, built from enlargedModel Airplane News plans.Dick Rose, originally from Minneapolis,earned and received degrees in IndustrialTechnology, Industrial Education and didpost graduate work in engineering, businessand political science. Like Ted, he isboth engaging and knowledgeable.Dick served as an Aircraft Engineeringand Maintenance Air Force officer for 23years. He was responsible for C-130s, F-4s,F-16s and the A-10s, which were highlyeffective in the first Gulf War. Upon retirementfrom the USAF, he joined GeneralElectric Aircraft Engines as programmanager with responsibility for the B-1and B-2 bomber engines.At the field, he flew his Wild Hare 50 ccEdge 540 with an 84-inch wingspan whilea seated chorus of pilots cheered.Dick has been a flight instructor forseven years, three of which are here at theOn Top of the World RC Flyers Club. Witha remarkable display of patience and superbskill, he worked with the writer whofinally soloed in Dec. 10, 2007.A number of pilots in this and his formerclub owe their flying skills and loveof flight to this gifted teacher whose expertisewill be extended the forthcomingNov. 7 when he will co-chair, with CharlieSmith, the main event of this year, the NovemberFun Fly. This event attracts flyerswith a wide variety of aircrafts and offersa great spectator experience. Flying startsat 9 a.m. and there is some great food anda 50/50 raffle with a guaranteed winner’spurse of at least $100.

October 2009 The World News® 9FriendshipAmateur RadioEd BrendleThe Friendship Amateur Radio Clubheld its monthly meeting on Sept. 14 withCharles Lucus, W1DOH, presiding. Therewas a continuation of the video presentationsgiving us a greater appreciationof the efforts taken just to plan a trip tosome far away location to set up the stationsand transmit. It’s a challenge andone that takes great planning and coordinationoften resulting in bad elementsmaking the work even harder. But that’swhat us “hams” do, we’re always eager toattempt something new and not a proveneffort. When all is completed, the successbeams through and contacts were made,making all the work worthwhile.World News DeadlineE-mailed by:Noon, 13th of the month“Personal Service Since 1954”• Auto • Home • Health • Golf CartFor fast, competitive rates,please call (352) 351-31116 Carl CourtBeverly Hills, FL 34465(352) 746-558020497 E. Pennsylvania Ave.Dunnellon, FL 34432(352) 489-2412These video presentations certainly offerthe educational element. Hams are alwaysstriving to “do just one better.” Thismakes our hobby such a reward. Equipment,good transmitting conditions, andwith a great deal of patience, radio “hams”can communicate from almost any location.It emphasizes that the challenge isalways there. When disaster strikes, it isour job to be there communicating andcoordinating all the vital information.The club’s website continues to showboth the treasurer’s and secretary minutes.The Friendship Radio Club’s callsign is N4 FRC.The next meeting is scheduled for Oct.12 at 1:30 p.m. at the auxiliary Sheriff’sstation on West SR 200. All “hams” areinvited. Members are urged to bring aguest.A recent notation is that our club isrecognized as a SSC, Special Service Club,of which there are only four, in the immediatearea.The FARC is open to all “hams” andtheir families. If you are interested, andnot currently licensed, the FARC has instructorswho can assist in teaching theory,to help you earn your license.We have members who can offer theirexpertise in radio and computers. Theclub’s website continues to inform membersof the many activities being offered.The club has a two-meter net that meetson each Monday, except for a meeting, at4 p.m. on 145.170 MHZ, (except for Mondayof the monthly meeting). For additionalinformation, please call Ed Brendle,KA1INC at 873-4354.Who is theEntertainment Group?The Oct. 25 show marks the 10th anniversaryof the Entertainment Group presentingprofessional entertainment to OnTop of the World.The Entertainment Group’s missionstatement:• To bring professional shows fromall over the country with ticketprices equaling the ticket to a firstrun movie and a box of popcorn• At the conclusion of each series(after the bills have been paid andmonies set aside for the next series),make donations to Hospiceof Marion County, The Center forthe Blind and Marion County SeniorServices.• To give back to the community.Some give-backs include a dressingroom, stage curtain, new stagefloor, 60-inch TV (used by theMovie Club), special lighting forthe sound and light crew, furnitureand window treatments inthe library, benches at the basketballcourts, folding partition in theHealth & Recreation Ballroom andlighting of the mini golf course.None of the above would have everbeen possible without the support of oursponsors and the support of our residents.The Entertainment Group looksforward to seeing you on Oct. 25.www.feroinsurance.comFriendship Center atOn Top of the World8441 SW SR 200, Suite 117Ocala, FL 34481(352) 351-3111ComputerClubSherry Surdam352-873-4817www.DigitalCommunicationMedia.comRENEWED ◆ SURFACESWe specialize in repairing your concrete not just coloring over it!WE MAKE YOUR CONCRETE LOOK GOOD!By Re-Surfacing Your Concrete!Driveways ◆ Pool Decks ◆ Patios ◆ Garages ◆ Entrance Ways◆ Commercial Grade Quality ◆ Easy to Keep Clean◆ Mildew & Oil Resistant◆ Non-Skid Protection◆ Many Colors!PAVERSCleaned & Clear SealedLasts for Years!Mildew & Oil ResistantBrings Out the True ColorFamily Owned & OperatedSince 1972237-2796A Division of R.C. Cohn ConstructionAs of this writing we haven’t had awhole lot of relief from the heat but “hopesprings eternal!”During September, we had a two-partpresentation on using Google’s imageeditingprogram “Picasa.” Picasa 3 is asurprisingly full-featured program wellworth checking out if you like to tweakyour photographs. Using Picasa, you canremove imperfections or unwanted objectsfrom your photos, brighten colors,crop, resize and achieve a variety of effects.Google provides a very good onlinemanual, which gives comprehensivedirections on how to edit photos to yoursatisfaction. It is totally free and fun touse.On Oct. 31, we will have a program onusing Open Office 3. Open Office is anopen-source suite of programs createdby users like you and me. Because usersdeveloped it, anyone can look at the programs,suggest improvements and reportproblems. You can even request enhancementsand someone will no doubt try tooblige. The best part…it’s totally free!On Saturday, Oct. 24 at 11:30 a.m.,we will have our Member AppreciationPicnic. This is open to all members, theirspouses and guests. The club is subsidizingthe cost of the picnic for membersand their spouses but guests of membersare welcome. The cost for members andspouses is $5 per person and the cost forguests is $10 per person. We always havea good time, so if you are interested insocializing with us, contact a friend youknow in the club and ask them to get youa ticket! We need to know how many willattend at least one week prior to the eventas the caterer must have a final count forhis preparation of food. We will be havingtrue picnic foods such as hot dogs, hamburgers,potato salad, etc.The initial program will focus on downloadingand installing Open Office andtake a brief look at the “Writer” withinOpen Office. “Writer” is a fully equippedword processor or desktop publisher andcan open literally any document createdby any word processor. We hope to havemore programs going into other portionsof this wonderful suite of programs.We don’t always know in advance ofsubmitting this column what our programschedule will be so be sure to watch thewebsite at http://www.cccocala.org/ forinformation on upcoming programs and/or other changes to the schedule.All meetings are held at 9 a.m. at theArbor Conference Center, Suites B and Con Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Ifyou aren’t a member yet but want to seewhat we do, come on up and give us alook-see. I think you’ll find we have muchto offer both novice and users that aremore experienced!Hope to see some new faces soon!NEW CONCRETEWe Install New orReplace Old SlabsDriveways/Drive ExtensionsPatios/WalkwaysTotal Concrete ServiceLicensed & Insured #3803Dependable

10 The World News® October 2009NativePlant GroupRon BromanSeven years ago, we wrote an articleon Beautyberry, Callicarpa americana;our group president, Margitta Claterbos,took the picture used then. I know that tobe a fact, because my wife Betty has beenkeeping all the articles in two scrapbookssince February 2001, when our group wasborn.We don’t usually write about a particularnative plant more than once; but thistime, by special request from our president,we return to showcase Beautyberry.As we walked the Longleaf Pine Trailthe other morning, we noticed somethingcurious. That’s the fun of walkingthat trail with folks who are observant.There’s always something exciting to seeor hear. This time, it was two plants of thesame genus, and even the same species,but there was something different aboutthem.Gil Nelson, in his The Shrubs andWoody Vines of Florida, includes threeother names for Callicarpa americana:Beautybush, American Beautyberry andFrench Mulberry. He also includes anothersmall but very interesting detail; but Iget ahead of myself.In most of our articles, we stress thebloom of the native plant, which is moreoften-than-not able to get the reader toconsider including it in his or her nativegarden. Not so with Beautyberry, as thename implies. The flower is small, pinkand comely up close; but at this time ofyear, French Mulberry flashes some of themost beautiful purple fruit of any plant inthe forest or yard.I cautiously add this negative: the fruit,at least for my taste, are near the bottomof the list. As we stated in the October2002 article, “[They] are a survival food.”If you’re lost in the woods and starvingperhaps you could survive on them if youhad few other choices.But back to those two plants on thePhoto by Ron BromanBeautyberry, the white drupeform.trail. We noticed that one of the plantshad the usual clump of purple fruit. Theother, however, handed us a great surprise.The berries were white! We thoughtit might be an anomaly until we did someresearch. This quotation from Gil Nelson’sbook assured us that we had somethingexceptional.“Fruit: A small, magenta to rich purple(very rarely white), rounded drupe [fruitwith a seed-bearing pit], borne in conspicuousclusters at the leaf axils; appearingmostly in late summer and fall.”Sure enough, our two Beautyberryplants, one with magenta fruit and thePhoto by Ron BromanBeautyberry, the purple drupeform.other with white fruit, are there for alltrail walkers to observe, for awhile atleast, a very unusual and beautiful gift tosteward.Isn’t that, after all, our purpose on thisplanet?Our first meeting of the 2009-2010year will be Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 1:45p.m. in the Arbor Conference Center,Suite H. Guda and Dave Taylor of TaylorGardens Nursery will present the program.There will be a plant raffle and theavailability to purchase native plants. Wehope you’ll find this a great way to beginthe year growing native.Condors fly at Condor Cross in Culca Canyon, Peru.Photo by Ron BromanBirders’ BeatJane CallenderWelcome back snowbirds! The UniqueBirders will have their first meeting forthe 2009-2010 season on Tuesday, Oct.20, 1:30 p.m. in Suite H of the Arbor ConferenceCenter. If you are interested inthe life of birds, please come to our meetings.We have a field trip planned for Oct.29. Anita and Tom Martinetto are the coordinators.We go far away for this month’s bird.Mac Tipof the MonthSherry Surdamwww.OnTopoftheWorldInfo.comBetty and Ron Broman were in Peru thispast July. Ron titled his photo “CondorsFly at Condor Cross, Colca Canyon,Peru.” By coincidence, I saw an articleabout the California condor.This condor was almost extinct dueto collisions with power lines, being shotillegally and from poisons in carcassesthey ate. By 1981, only one female andfour male condors roamed free. The U.S.Fish and Wildlife Service sanctioned capturingthese birds and adding them to thecaptive breeding population.By 1992, 63 condors existed in captivity;so eight young birds were returned toCalifornia habitat. By spring of 1994, halfhad perished from power lines, shootingand poison. Power line aversion trainingwas added to young condors’ regimenand since then, few condors havebeen electrocuted.Today there are 189 wild birds in California,Arizona and Baja, Mexico. Manyfree flying condors have been marked withnumbered wing tags to facilitate trackingby researchers.Grand Canyon National Park is themost reliable place to view free flyingcondors. Humans visiting condor countryshould leave no trace except footprints.Condors curiously investigate shiny bottlecaps and colorful plastic--then trashbecomes life threatening if ingested.Do you find that you forget to emptyyour e-mail Trash folder on a regular basis?E-mail takes a surprising amount offile space, especially if you get a lot of attachments.You can have the Apple Mailprogram do that for you automatically.Simply open Mail, go to Preferences andselect the Accounts tab. If you have morethan one account (aka e-mail addresses)you will have to do this for each one, butthe procedure is the same for all.Select the account name (a no-brainerif you have just one e-mail address) thenclick on the Mailbox Behaviors tab. At thebottom of the screen, you will see theTrash icon and a checkbox next to “Movedeleted messages to the Trash mailbox.”Be sure to put a checkmark in that box ifthere is not one there already. Once thatbox is checked click on the dropdown boxjust below “Permanently erase deletedmessages when:” to see your customizationchoices. You can elect to have yourtrash emptied: Never, when it is One dayold, One week old, One month old orwhen Quitting Mail.

October 2009 The World News® 11Little Gem Magnolia Blossom from my backyard.Photo by Doris MauricioOrchid ClubLinda RoseOur October meeting promises to bean informative one thanks to Tim Wright,former president of the Ocala AmericanOrchid Society. Tim will be monitoring apanel discussion; we’re expecting membersto have their questions ready for himon anything pertaining to orchids. Thiswould be the perfect time to bring in anyquestionable plants that are problematic,or one you’d like identified if you’ve lostthe tag for it. If it is not blooming, a picturewould be helpful.Oct. 10 will find us carpooling toGainesville’s American Orchid SocietyShow; it will be the first time many of themembers have ever attended one of theseshows.Thanks to Hildegard, we all have a betterunderstanding of what it takes to putone of these events together. Hopefullywe can attend more shows in the future!While many of us are missing Amorn’sOrchids at our Farmer’s Market, we canstill visit her at the Markets of Marion onSaturdays and Sundays.I reported earlier this year, the AmericanOrchid Society’s Garden in DelrayBeach would be closing. After the financecommittee researched the problem, theywere able to determine the gardens couldsustain themselves financially for eightmonths out of the year. Upon reachingout to the local community, they wereable to gain both financial support as wellas commitments from local society membersto volunteer hours to work the gardenand greenhouses. It’s good news tohear that they will remain open; both thisgarden and the Morikami Japanese Gardensare side by side and a very worthwhiletrip to consider if you’re ever in theDelray area.On Top of the World Orchid Club madethis trip in February 2008 via bus; but unfortunatelyMother Nature dumped monsoonrains on us that day which curtailedgetting a full tour of the gardens.On Top of the World Orchid Club willmeet again on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 1:30p.m. in the Arbor Conference Center,Suite C. Hope to see you then!Emergency After-HoursPhone Number236-OTOW (236-6869)NatureAround UsDoris MauricioNow that things are beginning to cooldown, we can get back into our gardensand enjoy the refreshing fall breezes.Cool weather annuals such as digitalis,petunia, Shasta daisy, alyssum and snapdragonsshould start to be available inthe local nurseries. It’s better to wait untilNovember to plant pansies.October is a great month to add a treeto your yard. It is important that you doa little research before purchasing a tree.You need to know its height and width atmaturity, will it grow in our climate zone,does it need sun, partial shade or fullshade, will it tolerate drought, will it dropits leaves in the fall, will it flower, is it ashape you like, and does the tree fit youryard. Stand in the spot where you wantthat tree. Look up and all around you tomake sure that tree will fit.Some smaller trees suitable for oursmall lots include Redbud, Pindo palm,East Palatka holly, Winged Elm, CrapeMyrtle, Dahoon holly, Yapoon holly, Loquatand Little Gem magnolia. Thesesmall trees require little space or work.Examine the tree you wish to purchaseto make sure of the following: the treehas only one trunk, the leaves are cleanand all green, check for insects, roots arenot pot-bound (winding around the rootball), the roots are not diseased, and thesoil is moist.Planting is not difficult if done correctly.Dig a hole twice as wide as the root balland about two inches shallower than theroot ball. The ball will sink after planting.Place the tree in the hole. Fill halfway withthe soil from the hole and fill with water.Wait until the water soaks in then fill tolevel with the ground. Water again. Usethe left over soil to create a dam aroundthe planting hole. It will serve to hold thewater you will give the tree every day forthe next three weeks, then twice a weekfor another three weeks. This wateringschedule will ensure new root growth.It is recommended (by University ofFlorida) that you do not fertilize a newlyplanted tree. The first fertilization willtake place in the spring. If the tree is locatednear the lawn, your lawn fertilizerwill suffice.The Marion County Extension Officehas Master Gardeners on duty on weekdaysfrom 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to answer yourgardening concerns. You can call themat 671-8400. You can reach me at 237-3479 or dmauricio@cfl.rr.com. I will domy best to assist you with your gardeningconcerns.Mark your calendars for the followingevents in October:Butterfly Gardening in Central Floridapresented at Freedom Library on Oct. 13at 2 p.m.Master Gardener Fall Gathering on Oct.10, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. A large assortment ofperennials and shrubs grown by MasterGardeners will be available at reasonableprices.Happy gardening!Car Decals IssuedCustomer Service8 a.m. to 4 p.m.Monday - FridayBring your car, ID card, autoregistration and $7.

12 The World News® October 2009CandlerConnectionJohn PodkomorskiWhat’s Cooking in Candler Hills? Wecan finally answer this question! The CandlerCookbooks have arrived. Cookbookswill be available at the Candler Hills CommunityCenter on Mondays and Wednesdays,from 10 a.m. until noon starting onMonday, Oct. 5. Cookbooks are $10 ($8 ifyou pre-ordered).Many thanks to the cookbook committee,including Linda Buschur, Lynda Feld,Sandy Jankowski, Cheri Johnston, MarvelKannapel and Diane Podkomorski. Forquestions, call Diane at 873-3869.Candler Hills’ Oktoberfest is coming onOct. 25 from 6 to 10 p.m. in and aroundthe Candler Hills Community Restaurant.Tickets (limited to 150) went on sale Sept.21. See our website for more details. Forquestions, call Heddy at 861-6120.Emergency After-HoursPhone Number236-OTOW (236-6869)Candler Hills’ Holiday Party is scheduledfor Dec. 9 at the Circle Square CulturalCenter. More information will be outsoon. Watch the website for details. Forquestions, call Heddy at 861-6120.Our speaker series for 2009/2010 continuedwith a visit by Phillip Hisey and histeam, to discuss the new State of Floridalandscape law. If you have suggestionsfor speakers, call Ray Cech at 873-1952.Dine with a Neighbor held an organizationalmeeting on Sept. 13. Look for additionalinformation on the Candler Connectionweb site (www.candlerconnection.org). To sign up, call Heddy at 861-6120.Congratulations to our neighbor JoyceWalchak! Her piano concert drew about150 avid supporters and the reviews wereexceptional.Our very popular potluck dinnersstarted for the season on Monday, Sept.28. It was great to have this fun activityback in action.There are three seats opening up onthe Candler Connection board of directors.If you’re interested in helping CandlerConnection, please consider runningfor the board of directors. For more informationor to get on the ballot, please callFred Jankowski at 854-8101.New to Candler Hills? Please call JohnPodkomorski at 875-9890 to update ourneighborhood directories and learn aboutour New Neighbor Welcome events on thethird Tuesday of each month, at 3 p.m. atthe Candler Hills Community Center.For residents of Candler Hills, or ifyou’d like to see what our neighborhoodexperience is all about, you can find moreinformation at the Candler Connectionwebsite at www.candlerconnection.org.Potluck and a MovieThe October movie and potluck will beheld on Sunday, Oct. 11. Please bring yourfood to the Health & Recreation Ballroomby 5 p.m. We want to be able to eat nolater than 5:15 p.m.The club will be supplying chicken fingersand we ask you to bring food to goBy Ma r y Eh l ealong with that meat. Please bring yourtable setting and your non-alcoholic beverage.The movie will begin at 6 p.m. and ifyou do not want to participate in the potluckyou can come just to the movie.The cost for non-members is $2, payableat the door. We are going to show“Blue Butterfly.” This is a great story withcinematography in the rainforest andwith the animals is gorgeous. It stars WilliamHurt and Marc Donato. Hope you canjoin us for a fun evening.Winds ofWindsorJane McCabeWe all get to On Top of the World viadifferent routes. This is the route wetook.While living in Jacksonville, Fla. fornearly 20 years and working for CSXTransportation, Inc., I would come downto Ocala and visit On Top of the Worlddreaming of the day I could retire, reach55 years of age and become a resident.However, upon retirement, I instead wentback to my hometown of Louisville, Ky.and eventually reconnected with the “loveof my life” and married him.In January 2007, Jim and I were travelingto Siesta Key and spent the nightin Ocala. Jim mentioned he had alwaysdreamed of having a winter home inAvalonSocial GroupLorraine RourkeOur Oct. 5, barbeque potluck (Larryand a group of volunteers will be grillinghot dogs and sausage) will be held outsideat the baseball pavilion, behind Health& Recreation Building. You may want tobring chairs just in case. Rain location iswww.OnTopoftheWorldInfo.comFlorida. My mind clicked in and I told himabout my dream of living in On Top ofthe World.The next day, we visited the communityand checked out all the model homes.Upon leaving, Jim committed to our salespersonthat we would be back in April tosign a contract - which we did. The housewas finished in October 2007. We thenclosed and came to our “snowbird nest”in January 2008.By February, we knew we wanted to bepermanent residents so we went back toKentucky, sold our house and built a biggerhouse here in Windsor, right aroundthe loop from our “snowbird nest.” Wehave never looked back! The friendshipswe have formed throughout On Top ofthe World are invaluable.Windsor has two new residents. Severalof the spec homes have been sold and weare looking forward to having those folksin Windsor. Two more homes are underconstruction. We welcome all and hopeour new neighbors will feel welcome.We have our Gorgeous Ladies of Windsor(GLOW) night the third Wednesday ofthe month. That same night, the guys gettogether for dinner and poker or gamesat each other’s home. Our Sunday afternoonget-togethers will be starting againsoon.Last but not least, a great big welcometo all of our travelers and snowbirds thatwill soon be coming home! We are soglad to see all of you and you have beenmissed!As we say in Windsor when we are outwalking our loop, “see you ‘round theloop.”the Arbor Club Ballroom. Set-up is 5 p.m.,with start time at 5:30 p.m.A ticket purchased for $2 will covertwo hot dogs, two sausages or a sausageand hot dog, which you will specify atthe time of purchase. We will not be sellingat the door, as we need to know headcounts.Bring a dish to share as well as yourown beverage of choice (options open upas it is outside) and serving utensil.Tickets can be purchased starting Sept.14 through Oct. 1 at our Arbor Club eventor after with Bev Moreau at 854-2498(westside), Joanne Barnes at 304-8206(eastside), Joanne Weller at 237-9522(eastside), Darlene Schimel at 873-0156(westside) or through Larry and Lorraine.The November fall harvest bring-adishis Nov. 2 at the Arbor Club Ballroom(bring an appetizer, salad, fruit, meatdish, casserole, vegetable, fruit, no dessertsplease as we assign these and nonalcoholic beverage).Holiday potluck with a gift exchangewill be on Dec. 7. For those interested inthe gift exchange, please do not exceed$10. For questions, contact Lorraine at390-2120.Please get active in your community,it takes volunteers to run these events,come up with themes or ideas for futureevents. Interested in running a month’sevent, please let us know.Lic. # 299992736

October 2009 The World News® 13D’ClownsPaula Magen“Laughter is the brush that sweepsaway the cobwebs of the heart.”The highlight of October for D’Clownshas to be the annual Sheriff’s HalloweenParty. Hundreds and hundreds of childrenand adults attend it. It is a safe andfun venue. The children’s costumes aremore creative and amazing each year andthere is usually a DJ. The many volunteersplay games with the kids for prizesand distribute candy. D’Clowns have beenpresent at this event for many years andenjoy it. We do the face painting, tattoosand play with the children.Did you know that Halloween is basedon an ancient harvest festival but is nowOcalaClown ExpressKathy & Charlie PetroskySeptember got us back in gear veryquickly. We had lots to do this month.The hospital clowns met with the staffat Munroe Regional Medical Center onSept. 3. We reviewed our safety programfor first graders. We also worked withhospital volunteers who familiarize thechildren with what a hospital visit wouldbe like. If you are interested in doing hospitalclowning, we can get you involved.We started back on the program on Sept.17.The nursing home clowns visitedEmeritus Assisted Living this month. Wehad a great time singing, dancing, bouncingballoons and doing tricks. Of course,Jingles and Toot did a lot of “clowningaround.” If you are interested in visitingnursing homes as a clown, we do thiscelebrated by dressing in costume andeating candy? The foundation of Halloweentook root over 2,000 years ago in ancientIreland.D’Clowns gave our first show of theseason at Emeritus at Ocala West (formerlySummerville) in early September. Itwas great to see a room full of residentsin the memory support section that weentertain every month.We are now fortunate to have a talentedsinger in the group. Clown Sunshineleads the songs, which the seniors loveto join us in. Robin enjoys handing outMardi Gras beads and stickers.D’Clowns entertain with the chickendance, YMCA, limbo rock and our funnyskits. Jokes are read and there are magictricks by Sunflower. Our group works welltogether. It is a fun filled gratifying hour.“Kids and Cookies” at TimberRidge isa monthly event we have participated infor many years. The four- and five-yearolds from The Childhood DevelopmentServices participate in an activity with theseniors while D’Clowns assist. They loveseeing the clowns, getting beads, stickersand hugs.At our next meeting, we plan to scheduleother assisted living residences in thearea so we can spread the joy.We are a fun group who enjoy entertainingyoung and old alike. Join us at ourmeetings on the first and third Monday ofthe month at 1:30 p.m. in the Arbor ConferenceCenter, Suites B and C. We willteach you how to be a clown and you’lllove it. Call Paula at 873-3433.once a month. It is very rewarding.Several other “gigs” were on our agendathis month. We are charity clowns anddo what we can to help local schools andchurches, Hospice and charitable organizations.Hospice asked us to help again withtheir Flutterby program for the children.The Ocala Chrome Divas asked us to helpthem out on Sept. 26. The phone reallystarts ringing this time of year.Did you get a chance to meet RoseyNosey at the Club Fair? If not, and youhave an interest, what do you need to doto join us? Just call Dotsy at 873-9223.You will get all the help you need in pickinga name, making a costume and doingyour face. We are all happy to help a newclown.You can also just stop by at one of ourmeetings and see what we do. We meet onthe first and third Mondays of the monthat 3 p.m. at TimberRidge in the CollinsResource Center. We would love to haveyou join us!Gum Drop and TootVolunteer atFOR INFORMATION,CONTACT PAT RUSSELLVOLUNTEER COORDINATORPH: 237-9712Back atThe RanchCammy DennisGolf - Drive Longer and PlayStronger! Part TwoAs introduced last month, whether youstep up to the tee as a beginner or a seasonedplayer, there are always things youcan do to improve your golf game. Thisarticle is part two in a two part series. Lastmonth we examined how improving yourphysical condition could enhance yourperformance off the tee and on the green.This article continues the discussion ongolf conditioning focusing on how youcan reduce your risk of injury.It is very important that your conditioningprogram includes strength andflexibility training. Strength is critical forseveral reasons when it comes to injuryprevention. For example, your posturehas a profound impact on your golf game.If your posture is unstable (usually due tomuscular weakness and muscular imbalances),your ability to stabilize is inhibitedwhich will increase your risk of injury,in most cases your back.By strengthening muscles, your abilityto maintain proper form and function willbe enhanced. Proper form and functionwill decrease your risk of injury.Another leading cause of injury amonggolfers comes from skipping a properwarm up. A warm up prior to any sport orathletic movement is critical for preparingmuscles, joints and connective tissue.Because a golf swing requires an optimalrange of motion through the shoulderand hips, it’s important to prepare themuscles and tendons to lengthen, andthen generate force.A dynamic warm up is recommendedover static stretching (holding a stretchin a fixed position). Dynamic stretchingprepares the muscles and joints as wellas elevates the body’s temperature, bothimportant for reducing the risk of injury.The Ranch Fitness Center and Spa isexcited to offer our very first “Golf Conditioning”workshop. This course willbegin on Oct. 12 and run for two weeks.You will participate in four group sessions,and will also receive one personaltraining session. Personal trainers willlead you in sport specific conditioning toachieve what I described above. You canenhance your golf performance and reduceyour risk of injury. Not exercising?Not a problem, all fitness levels welcome!Reserve your spot by registering at thefront desk.Fitness happenings at The Ranch:• Golf Conditioning, Oct. 12through Oct. 21.• Fired up Frida” Boot Camp on Oct.16 at 5:30 p.m. with Larry andCammy.• Get Real Weight Loss Solutionson Nov. 3 at Master the Possibilities.Interior & Exterior PaintingResidential/CommercialDrywall RepairPressure WashingFree Estimates / City & County Licensed & Insured352-427-7725

14 The World News® October 2009Ar b o r Cl u b Fi t n e s s & Aq u at ic Sc h e d u l eKitti’s CornerKitti SurretteGold NuggetsCan you lose fat cells? Yes, is theanswer. There is a “but;” most simplyshrink when you lose weight. “Ninetyfivepercent of a fat cell is fat, which isdrawn out by other cells for energy,” saysEric Ravussin, Ph.D., chair of diabetes andmetabolism at the Pennington BiomedicalResearch Center in Baton Rouge, La.“Sometimes the cell dies, but empty onesusually stick around for future fuel storage.”That’s good news; without thoseempty “tanks,” other fat cells can fill usand secrete toxic proteins that can leadto disease.Is cellulite different from fat? Celluliteis ordinary fat: 1) trapped between connectivetissue; 2) tent pole – like fibersthat help support the body’s other tissuesand organs, says dermatologist JeromeZ. Litt, M.D., of Beachwood, Ohio.Women whose connective tissue is lesselastic tend to develop cellulite when theygain weight as fat cells bulge against skin,causing bumps and ripples.Are you confused whether to ice orheat an injury? The answer depends onyour injury. If it’s sharp – a sudden onesuch as an ankle sprain with pain andswelling – ice is the way to go. The coldconstricts blood vessels in the injuredtissue, limiting inflammation. Apply abag of ice, wrapped in a towel to protectyour skin, for 10 to 15 minutes every fewhours for two to three days, or until theswelling goes down. If it doesn’t subsidewithin a few days, see your doctor for anevaluation.For chronic injuries such as shinsplints, which tend to come and go withno swelling, heat the area for 15 minutesbefore exercising to reduce stiffness. Asoft towel kept moist with warm water isan easy option. If you’re sore afterward,applying ice can ease pain and get youback in action in a flash.Which is true? Fiber slows digestionof food or helps to protect against coloncancer by speeding up digestion. Fiberdoes slow digestion; however, it fightscolon cancer by hastening the eliminationof waste products. Some of the fiber youconsume dissolves into a gel that slowsthe absorption of nutrients from thestomach and small intestine. That helpskeep blood sugar levels from spiking,which may help lower cardiovascular riskin susceptible people.Fiber can also discourage overeatingby making you feel fuller. In contrast,the colon, or large intestine, plays only alimited role in the digestion of food but amajor role in excretion. Fiber entering thecolon helps create soft, bulky stools thatspeed the excretion of potentially cancercausingwastes.What causes the brief but excruciatingheadache when you eat ice cream too fast?Sudden, intense facial pain can follow theapplication of any ice-cold substance tothe back of the mouth and the upper partof the throat. Apparently, cold triggers areflex spasm of the blood vessels there.The pain may result from interruptedblood flow to the tissues. Similar pain canoccur in subzero temperatures.PennsylvaniaClubPat UtissAs I ride through the community, I seefallen leaves on the ground. Even thoughthe temperature doesn’t change much,this looks like autumn. The other sign ofautumn is most clubs are gearing up foranother season. Pennsylvania Club is noexception.Our September meeting, the first oneof the new season was a real success. Wehad horse racing, which the membersreally like and participate in fully. I amfairly sure, the biggest winner was AnitaDeVito, on at least one race, she was theonly bettor on one particular horse andshe received all of the money bet on thatrace. She won several other races also,but on those, she shared the money withother bettors. Good picking Anita.As with all programs, it wouldn’t havebeen successful without our volunteers.I have to thank our tellers: Eileen Utiss,Judy Dunn, Eileen Kreps, Shirley Wilver,Joan Cummings and Joan Messner.Another big help was Larry Wilver, whorolled the dice and directed the horses.The volunteer jockeys were too numerousto mention but they all did a wonderfuljob. It wouldn’t have been as much funwithout them.Our October meeting will be Oct. 14at 3 p.m. in the Arbor Conference Center,Suites E and F. Come early for refreshmentsand fellowship. We will have aspeaker from Marion County Senior Services.I want to say again to new residentsand new readers of my column, you donot have to be from Pennsylvania to joinour club. We are just a fun club and welcomeall.November issue:Thursday, Oct. 29Going Out of Town?Download a PDF of the World News atwww.ontopoftheworld.com/newspaperNo 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!352.237.1008NO JOBTOO SMALL!WE EVEN HAUL AWAY JUNKEach franchise Bonded, independently Insured owned and operatedLicensed, Bonded, Insured

October 2009 The World News® 15Re c r e at i o n Ce n t e r Fi t n e s s Sc h e d u l eFitnessHappeningsCammy DennisA Cornucopia of WellnessFall has arrived offering a welcomeretreat from the heat! Fall is a time ofgathering; our forefathers gathered theharvest, and in turn, family and friendsgathered to celebrate the gifts of the season.Health & Recreation would like to extendto you a cornucopia of wellness offerings.Autumn abounds with opportunitiesto take exercise outdoors and enjoythe beautiful weather.It is also a time to welcome back ournorthern neighbors; we look forward toseeing all you snowbirds at the FitnessCenter and in our fitness classes. Read onto discover the new and exciting eventsspilling out of our cornucopia of wellness…“Light Latin” is a new class now beingoffered on Fridays at 10:45 a.m. at Health& Recreation. We welcome new instructor,Dunia Coral, who will be teaching thisclass. She brings lots of positive energyand a Latin flair to this low impact class.“Light Latin” starts on Oct. 2.We have another new instructor joiningour tremendous team of fitness professionals.Her name is Marcy Pullen. Marcymay be small in stature but she packsa lot of power, and has amazing energy!Marcy has outstanding credentials and isworking hard to teach Deep Water Aerobics,Shallow Water Aerobics, Light Aerobicsas well as Balanced Body. WelcomeMarcy!Rally with friends and neighbors to“Walk for the Cure” on Monday, Oct. 19on the Links golf course. We will openregistration for this event at 2 p.m. bythe On Top of the World golf shop ($5 tojoin the walk), and the walk will begin at3 p.m. The fight against breast cancer isa great one indeed but together we canbeat this!“Walk for the Cure” in October thenjoin Larry and Cammy for a “WellnessWalk” in beautiful Sholom Park on Tuesday,Nov. 10 at 9 a.m. Our “Wellness Walk”will begin with a demonstration on properposture and gait function. You will thenhave your choice in either a one or twomile walk. We will conclude by leadingyou through some stretches to enhanceyour future walks for wellness!More fitness happenings:• Light Latin: New class! Fridays at10:45 a.m. in Health & Recreation.• Biggest Loser Weight Loss Program:Starts Thursday, Oct. 1 at11 a.m. in Health & Recreation.• Walk for the Cure: Monday, Oct.19 at 3 p.m. start time at On Topof the World golf shop.• Get Real Weight Loss Solutions:Nov. 3 at 9:30 a.m. at Master thePossibilities.• Wellness Walk: Nov. 10 at SholomPark at 9 a.m.• Bike Clinic: Nov. 14 in the Health& Recreation parking lot from 9 to11 a.m.Emergency After-HoursPhone Number236-OTOW (236-6869)Larry’sFit TipsLarry RobinsonSummer is making its departure, andfall is here. The hot and muggy afternoonsare no longer an issue, it will be almostenjoyable to take that afternoon or eveningwalk or start that activity you havebeen putting off because of the weather.I’m sure everyone is aware of the importanceof exercise as we get older, but ifyou forgot some of the main reasons, letme emphasize them again.The American Academy of OrthopaedicSurgeons (AAOS) reports that stayingphysically active, exercising regularlyhelps to enhance muscle and joint function,maintains bone strength, and reducesyour risk of heart attack and stroke.Older adults hurt their health far moreby not exercising than by exercising. Aninactive lifestyle can cause older adults tolose ground in four areas that are importantfor staying healthy and independent:strength, balance, flexibility and endurance.Strength exercises build muscles andincrease your metabolism, which helpsto keep your weight and blood sugar incheck.Balance exercises build leg muscles,and this helps to prevent falls. Accordingto the National Institute of Health,U.S. hospitals have 300,000 admissionsfor broken hips each year, many of themseniors, and falling is often the cause ofthose fractures. Balance exercises willhelp to avoid problems, as you get older.And can help you stay independent byhelping avoid the disabilities that couldresult from falling.Stretching exercises can give you morefreedom of movement, which will allowyou to be more active during your senioryears. Stretching exercises alone will notimprove your endurance or strength.Endurance exercises are any activity—walking, jogging, swimming, biking, evenraking leaves—that increase your heartrate and breathing for an extended periodof time. Build up your endurance gradually,starting with as little as five minutesof endurance activities at a time.Fit Tip #1: If you are beginning an exerciseprogram, get an okay from yourhealth care provider, and start slowly toavoid injuries.Fit Tip #2: Don’t be afraid to exercise.Exercise and physical activity are amongthe healthiest things you can do for yourself,but some older adults are reluctantto exercise. They may be afraid that exercisewill be too strenuous, or that physicalactivity will harm them.Fit Tip #3: Exercise is safe for people ofall age groups; it improves the quality oflife.Attention walkers: Mark your calendarfor Nov. 10 at 9 a.m. for a wellnesswalk in beautiful Sholom Park. Choosebetween one or two mile walks. Instructionprovided on posture, gait and properstretching. No fee.Now accepting $100 deposits for priority reservation.(352) 861-44449070 SW 8th Ave., Ocala · www.Emeritus.comAssisted Living 9441BloodmobileDon PixleyWe await with open arms the return ofour snowbird blood donors. We survivedthe summer but our population swellsas winter approaches, so will the needfor human blood. We have been happyto have some participation by those whohave given for the first time so perhapswe can look for a great turnout for thenext drive to be held on Monday, Oct. 5from 7:30 a.m to 2:30 p.m.The personnel manning the Big RedBus parked in the Health & Recreationparking lot will welcome you! Please comeon down and donate, we need all the helpwe can muster.Stay Informed!www.ontopoftheworldinfo.com/stayinformed

16 The World News® October 2009EventsOctoberSouthern ClubCharlotte HancockThe Southern Club met in September inthe Arbor Club Ballroom. It was a beautifulsetting overlooking the community ofOn Top of the World.Thank you to our members who attendedand brought so many wonderfulfood entrees. Our new set-up committeedid a wonderful job of moving our suppliesto the Arbor Club Ballroom and settingup the buffet table.We had a birthday celebration for everyonewho had a birthday in June, July,August and September. Thanks to EdithOwens, the tables were decorated withballoons and everyone who had a birthdaytook home a balloon. There was abeautifully decorated birthday cake andthe traditional bread pudding providedby Jeanne Stanley.Our next monthly meeting willbe held Oct. 1 in the Health &Recreation Ballroom at 5:30 p.m. Ticketswill be on sale for our Thanksgiving dinner.The price will be $6 per person.Entertainment will be a favorite of ourclub, Judy Furfaro.Emergency After-HoursPhone Number236-OTOW (236-6869)Te e Pe e Ti r e &Bu d g e t Mu f f l e rService You Can Trust by Certified Techs • Family Owned & Operated • Est. 1990AUTO CARE CENTERcorner S.R. 200 and 91st AVE.237-5599Oct. 4-10Trip: Music & Historic TourNashville, Tenn. 854-0702Oct. 7-9Trip: Oktoberfest (German Club)Helen, Ga. 291-0887Oct. 11Movie & Potluck: “Blue Butterfly”5 p.m./H&R 873-7507Oct. 13Trip: CasinoTampa, Fla. 854-8707x10Oct. 15Trip: Sunken GardensSt. Petersburg, Fla. 861-9880Oct. 17Craft Fair & Entertainment10 a.m./CSCC 854-8707x10Oct. 21-23Trip: Oktoberfest (Illinois Club)Helen, Ga. 369-3341New York/New JerseyBunny BarbaJody Wilson Construction Inc.• Screen Rooms• Screen Doors• Pool Enclosures• Vinyl Windows• Acrylic WindowsBUDGET MUFFLER2040 n Pine Ave.622-0075Air Conditioning • Alignments • Batteries • Brakes • Computer Scan • Custom Wheels • Custom Exhaust • DiagnosticExtended • Warranties • Mufflers • Shocks • Struts • Tires • Trailer Tires & Wheels • Transmission Service • Wiper BladesLube-Oil-Filter$18 95 Up to 5 qts. oil10-W-30 or15-W-40Pour in theProtectionMotor OilFREE Tire RotationWith Oil ChangeMost Cars Complete ServiceTop Off Fluids • Check Air Pressure inTires • Inspect Belts & HosesMust present coupon. Not valid w/ anyother offer. Expires 10/31/09 / OTOW✓ EngineLight On?Computer WheelAlignment Special$10 00 OFF4 Wheel AlignmentShims & Parts ExtraCall for appointmentMust present coupon.Offer good at SR 200 location only.Not valid w/ any other offer.Expires 10/31/09 / OTOWAvoid Trouble on the RoadTRAVELING?55 PointComputer Vehicle InspectionDiagnostic $39 95$49 95Must present coupon. Offer goodat SR 200 location only.Not valid w/ any other offer.Expires 10/31/09 / OTOWIllinoisSocial ClubMarlene KaiserWe had our potluck dinner on Sept. 20with a good turnout with some new Illinoisfriends.Oct. 21 through 23 will be our tripto Oktoberfest in Helen, Ga. The trip includesbus transportation, hotel, dinner,breakfast, tour of Helen and the festivalfor only $245 per person. We still have afew places available; hope you can join uson this wonderful trip.On Saturday, Dec. 12, we will be goingto the Christmas Show at the Show Palacein Hudson, Fla. We will be leaving from theHealth & Recreation parking lot at 4 p.m.The price includes bus transportation,dinner and show for $64 per person.Join us on a seven night cruise on thebeautiful Carnival Dream sailing from PortCanaveral visiting ports of call Nassau,Bahamas; St. Thomas; and St. Maarten.The price includes bus transportation,cocktail party, all taxes and governmentfees: inside cabin from $650 per personand balcony cabin from $975 per person.Deposit is $250 per person as soon aspossible; space is limited. Contact MarleneKaiser at 369-3341.We welcome anyone who has lived inIllinois to join us on any of these wonderfultrips.DRAIN &FILL RADIATOR$39 75Up to one gal. or coolantDRAIN, FILL, INSPECT & PRESSURECHECK COMPLETE SYSTEMMost cars. Must present coupon. Offergood at SR 200 location only.Not valid with any other offer.Expires 10/31/09 / OTOWAirConditioningCheck-Up$18 95Plus FreonMust present coupon. Offer goodat SR 200 location only.Not valid with any other offer.Expires 10/31/09 / OTOWWe know tires ... dare to compare!Aluminum Contractor• Soffitt and Fascia• Seamless Gutters• Rescreeening• Garage Screen Doors• Room AdditionsWelcome back to our returning snowbirdsand a big hello to new residents.The officers and board members ofour club urge everyone to attend the nextmeeting on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The actualmeeting begins at 3 p.m. but come earlyto enjoy refreshments.Please note that all members and futuremembers are welcome to attend. Weurge everyone who has ever lived in eitherNew York or New Jersey to come on up tothe Health & Recreation Ballroom and seejust how much you will enjoy yourselves.As a matter of fact, if you have relativesliving in either of the two states or if youhave ever visited or driven through NewYork or New Jersey, you are welcome tojoin.A special event is planned for the Octobermeeting. A new and unique showproduced and directed by our own DottieBerkowitz will amaze and entertain you.Do not miss it.Annual dues are $10 per person, butall new residents may attend one meetingas special guests of our executive board.All new and renewal memberships will betaken at the October meeting.Unfortunately, I cannot report on ourSeptember meeting because the columnmust go to press before our meeting date;will keep you advised.If you have any questions or comments,please call me at 873-8009 or e-mail me at Thebunster29@aol.com.May your life be full of good luck andgreat joy, always in all ways.• Carports• Vinyl Siding• Concrete SlabsFree EstimatesTo be listed, call Sid at 861-8775Oct. 22-23Show: The Sunshine Boys7 p.m./CSCC 854-4947Oct. 22Play & Dinner: “Fiddler on the Roof” Hudson,Fla. 873-2747Oct. 23Rags to Riches Sale9 a.m./CC 854-8707x10ACBRCCCCCCSCCH&RICCLocation CodesArbor ClubBallroomArbor Conference CenterCandler Community CenterCircle Square Cultural CenterHealth & Rec BldgIndigo Community CenterMR1 Meeting Room 1MR3 Meeting Room 3New EnglandClubPeg CorkumDo you think “small” when you hearabout the state Rhode Island? It may besmall in size, but offers so much!Rhode Island has a rich and dramatichistory being the first colony (1652),which enacted the first law against slaveryin North America. It was also the firstcolony (May 1776) to renounce allegianceto Great Britain and “declare” independence.Rhode Island is also the birthplace ofGilbert Stuart, the famous artist. The portraitof George Washington on our onedollarbill is a sample of his talent.There is so much natural beauty here,with more than 400 miles of coastlinewith beautiful beaches. You can enjoy aclambake or tour Newport Harbor aboarda schooner. And, of course, Newport isfamous for its jazz festivals, yacht races,International Tennis Hall of Fame andmansions.The magnificent mansions, which reflectthe glitter, glamour and great wealthof the “roaring 20s.” Most are open to thepublic, worth the admittance fee. My favoriteis The Breakers, summer estate ofCornelius Vanderbilt (relatives built nearby).Some movies filmed there includeThe Great Gatsby (1974) with RobertRedford and Mia Farrow and High Societywith Bing Crosby and Grace Kelly.Twelve miles off the coast of RhodeIsland is Block Island. Enjoy a boat tripto a natural paradise with wonderfulpanoramic vistas. In recent years, Providence’sFederal Hill has become a meccafor people who love to browse the shopsand enjoy good food; a great way to spenda day.For anyone planning to fly to NewEngland, about 50 miles from Boston, inRhode Island, an alternate to Logan Airportis T.F. Green Airport, smaller, butconvenient.To you Rhode Islanders and all NewEnglanders, mark your calendars. Friday,Oct. 9, is our first meeting of the season.Please plan to come to the Arbor ConferenceCenter, Suites E, F and G at 2 p.m.New BibleStudy ClassBy Ar lo JanssenEstablished1986622-4640Starting on Friday, Oct. 16, Lynne Roderhas organized a new women’s Biblestudy class. Lynne is a highly qualifiedinstructor and an experienced discussionleader of Bible material.The Bible study group will meet weeklyat the Arbor Conference Center, Suite Afrom 10 to 11:30 a.m. The Gospel of Johnwill be the topic for the yearlong study.A Bible study guide will be provided foreach participant for the fee of $6.If you have questions on the Biblestudy group, please contact Lynne Roderat (702) 338-9474, prior to the first meetingon Oct. 16.State Certified Residential Contractor • Lic. #CRC029272 • jodywilsonconst@aol.comSubmit Articles by E-mail tootownews@otowfl.com

October 2009 The World News® 17View fromthe LibraryDoris KnightYou may remember when Kurt Waldheimof Austria was the Secretary Generalof the United Nations from 1971 to 1981.He was widely respected in that position,although in the final years, rumors beganto circulate that he was a Nazi or at leasta supporter during World War II.When Waldheim chose to run for thepresidency of Austria after his time at theUnited Nations had expired, the rumorsand whispers became a public discussionas whether he was suitable to becomepresident of a democratic state. As a result,a historian at the University of SouthCarolina was asked by the World JewishCouncil to research Waldheim’s careerand learn whether he had been guilty ofwar crimes during World War II.Robert Edwin Herzstein, author of“Waldheim: The Missing Years,” is a widelyrespected student of Nazi Germany,skilled in working with German militarydocuments, and the author of severalbooks.Herzstein notes that he had doubtsabout Waldheim after he had said thathe had received a doctoral degree in1944 from the law faculty of the Universityof Vienna. The University hadbeen thoroughly controlled by the Nazissince they took over Austria in 1938.Herzstein agreed to assume the responsibilityfor this research and spent thenext two and one half years in London,Belgrade, Vienna and Washington studyingWorld War II documents.To summarize briefly, Waldheim wasin graduate school in Vienna when theNazis took over in 1938. Eventually, hebecame a member of the German armyand was sent to the eastern front to helpinvade the USSR, was wounded, and sentback to Vienna. Waldheim was then assignedto the Balkans where he served asa facilitator, passing along orders fromone area to another.After 1944, when he returned to Vienna,he finished his doctorate in law. Whenthe war was over, he talked freely abouthis time in combat and his wound in Russiabut never mentioned his time in theBalkans.In the chaos that existed inWestern Europe after the war wasover, no one bothered to look intohis records. He became an acceptedlegal scholar and was moved to highpositions in Austria; from here, hewas transferred to the United Nationsand eventually to the highestposition of Secretary General.But as time went on, some persons beganto look into the records of thewar years to learn what Waldheimhad done. Many records were noteasily available but those that wereseemed to indicate that his role asfacilitator in the Balkans had helpedthe Nazis take dreadful stepsagainst many Jews and other personsduring the war years. It was at that pointthat Herzstein was asked to follow up thestory.After his research was concluded,Professor Herzstein wrote “Sofar as I have been able to determine,Kurt Waldheim did not in fact order,incite, or personally commit what iscommonly called a war crime. Butthe non-guilt must not be confused withinnocence… This historian sees Waldheimas having served as a small but very realcog in a large murderous machine.”So the story ends; it seems likelythat we know as much as it ispossible to know today.GenealogicalSocietyElizabeth KyleKudos to our education committee fora superb course on how to use the FamilyTree Maker Program. Ron Chard, DickBelz and Julia Hendrick provided substantialhandouts, which must have requiredhours of work. Thanks to them, we havea library filled with excellent resources.Thanks again for sharing your genealogicalknow-how with the rest of us.Since taking the course, I have tried tospend at least an hour each day gettingorganized and entering the facts I knowabout the Kyle branch of the family. Byusing the new program, I have a muchclearer picture of what I know and whatI have to learn. The notes and notebookshave begun to take the shape of a familytree. Yes, the course has motivated me toget things organized and to make moreprogress in my research.A very good way to kick-start your re-search is to listen to those who know genealogicalresearch. Don’t forget to saveOct. 31 for a seminar by George Morganon U.S. Immigration Records, including:• Ships’ arrivals prior to 1820• Customs Passenger Lists (1820-1891)• Creation of Immigration Bureauand New Processing in 1891• Methodologies for Locating YourAncestors• The second topic of the seminaris Using the Heritage Quest Databases,which include:• U.S. Federal Census Images for1790 through 1930• The Periodical Source Index (PER-SI)• A collection of indexed andsearchable Revolutionary War Eradocument imagesRegistration is through Master the Possibilities.Heritage Quest is a free resource availablethrough the Marion County Public Library.All you need is a library card. So, besure to have a library card available whenyou arrive home ready to try out yournew knowledge.The third Monday meetings will resumethis month. Our business meetingsare held on the second Monday at 10 a.m.in Room 3 of the Arts and Crafts Building.Visitors are welcomed with openarms. Help is available from people whoknow a lot more about genealogy thanthis writer.Emergency After-HoursPhone Number236-OTOW (236-6869)Women’s Cancer Support GroupThe August meeting was an energeticone with our Fitness Director, CammyDennis’ presentation of the Medical/ExerciseConnection for the Aging Adult. Shereported that the health crisis is preventablethrough proper diet and exercise. Bygaining muscle strength, body fat is controlledand a healthy body composition ismaintained. It is never too late to developmuscle mass. She stated that there aretwo choices, an active future that leads toquality of life or an inactive future thatdecreases functional ability.Specifically, she cited the benefits ofexercise for the cancer survivor as reducedpain and nausea, cardiac endurance,muscle strength, reduced fatigueand an enhanced mood.Dr. Ganesh D. Arora, Radiologist atBy Patricia A. Wo o d b u r yClinical P.E.T. of Ocala discussed the PositronEmission Mammography—what itshows and the advantages for the cancerpatient.For the Oct. 15 meeting, Charla Griffithfrom the All About You Women’s Boutiquewill demonstrate what her shop hasto offer the woman who has had breastsurgery and the many other items thatare available to cancer patients.This group meets on the third Thursdayof each month in Health & RecreationBuilding, Room #2 at 1:30 p.m.Women who are cancer survivors ormay be a caretaker for someone with canceror interested in learning about cancerissues are welcome to attend. For furtherinformation, contact Diane Kirol at 854-8152.

18 The World News® October 2009SPCAMaria DevineIt’s finally here! That special fundraisingevent we’ve been planning for solong -- the White Elephant Sale -- is setfor this Saturday, Oct. 3. Come on overto Friendship Center next to Winn-Dixiefrom 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to see all the wonderfulnew and gently used items ourgenerous neighbors have donated for thissale. From handbags to Lenox, from coffeepots to games, there are items here tointerest men, women and the grandkids,if they’re visiting. Every penny goes to theanimals, so help us help them while youpick up something nice for your home,yard or yourself.This month, we’re trying to help aforever resident of On Top of the Worldfind a new home. She’s Pepper, the lovelylonghaired Dachshund -- just look at thatprofile! At five years old, she’s spayed,current on all shots, and in good health.Shy at first, a smile and a gentle hello willwarm her up in a heartbeat. Then, she’llsnuggle in your lap or sit by your side,whichever you prefer. She’ll let you knowwhen someone’s at the door – you needprotection, of course – but then she’llquiet down and wait for her petting sessionto resume. This little girl just wantsto continue to be loved. Her owner canno longer care for her and would prefershe stay in the community she was raised.Pepper can be good with another dog, butthinks cats are for chasing. If you no longerwant to deal with the puppy and juveniledog stages, then Pepper is an idealchoice to transition into your householdroutine and you can enjoy the amenitiesof On Top of the World together. Pleasecall Cathy Bolick at 854-9851 to meet Pepper.What’s more adorable than a basketof kittens? Why, these four newly mintedPet Adoptions Available Through the SPCA of Marion CountyPepperbabies, of course. They won’t be ready foradoption until the end of October, buthere’s a sneak peek of the happy timesahead. The brown tiger sleeps on his backlike a puppy and sucks his little toe. Ofthe creamy ones, one has a long tail, onea stubby tail, and one has almost no tailat all. This means that dad could be a desirableManx breed, since mom is a greytiger. Already, they come over to sit onyour foot as pretty as you please, waitingto be picked up and cuddled. If youfind them just too irresistible, call WendyFour KittensNoseworthy at 861-7768 to reserve yourbundle of joy. If they’re not snapped upearly, we’ll have more pictures and descriptionsin next month’s column.The next meeting of the SPCA will beon Thursday, Oct. 15, at 1 p.m. in Suite Hof the Arbor Conference Center. You cancome as a guest and then decide if youwould like to join us. Our annual membershipis only $15 per person, or $25 perfamily.K-9 ClubMary ChangDo you know the most important commandthat you can teach your dog? Accordingto the experts at Pedigree foods,it is “come.”The primary way you will get yourdog’s attention if he is running or playingis by using this command. “Dogs areaccustomed to living in packs with otherdogs, so a strict hierarchy is completelynormal to them. If you treat your dogas a partner with equal rights, you maygive him too much freedom. That willonly confuse him, because a dog needsclear rules. There must be a leader of theDownload a PDFof the World News at:www.OnTopoftheWorldInfo.compack—and it’s the leader who calls thedog to “come!”So, if your dog hasn’t yet learned thiscommand, you’ll be doing both him andyourself a favor by starting the trainingof this command now.The K9 Club held their first meetingon Sept. 13. Those in attendance learnedall about how to prepare their pets andthemselves for a natural disaster. Manythanks to Ralph Mills, who took the timeto prepare such an informative presentation.We are looking forward to our nextmeeting on Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. in Suite Gof the Arbor Conference Center. LillianeMerida-Scannone will teach us the basicsof agility training.Lilliane who runs “Trained Dog, HappyDog” in Williston, is a nationally knowntrainer with many years of experience inher field.Set aside Sunday, Nov. 8 for a fun experience.Whether you come with your petor not, you will have a great time! Therewill be a parade presenting our caninefriends, a display of tricks, holiday photosand lots of information to learn fromour “sister” organization, the SPCA.Look for the posters and registrationapplications in mid-October at variouslocations in our community for more information.Remember you can join our club bycoming to any meeting and paying the $5yearly fee. You will find yourself amongfriends, as we all know that dog ownerstend to be very social just like their pets!Finally, remember that if you have losta dog or found a dog without identification,please contact the front gate (854-8935) or Ralph Mills (390-3446). HelmetPhoto by Mike RoppelSharon Newberg from On Top of the World is shown with knittedhelmet liners.LinersBy Sh a r o n Ne w b e r gSeveral months ago, I first heard aboutthe helmet liners through my church.Shortly thereafter, Women of the Worldat On Top of the World had the directorfrom Operation Shoebox, Mary Harper, asour guest speaker. She provided the informationabout Operation Shoebox andarticles needed for our troops.We were informed that one of the mosttreasured items for the troops is a helmetliner. So, I provided Women of the Worldmembers with copies of the helmet linerpatterns.Since then, the mission has expandedvia our members to friends and familythroughout the Ocala area as well asother states.In the past several months, I wouldguess that we have delivered a couple ofhundred of helmet liners along with otherneeded items to Operation Shoebox. Myhope would be that this coming year wecould deliver over 1,000.I believe that the helmet liners are oneof the most treasured items for our menand women overseas because they knowthat someone here at home took the timeto hand make these especially for themand added a little love.The patterns for helmet liners can beseen on www.YouTube.com.Finished helmet liners can be sent toNancy Grabowski, 9870 SW 89th LaneRoad, Ocala, Fla. 34481.If anyone has any questions, they cancontact Sharon Newberg at 694-4853.Hanimi R. Challa, M.D.Board Certified in Internal Medicine & GeriatricsVeerendra N. Kandru, M.D.Board Certified in Internal MedicineTwenty-five years of experiencein taking care of senior citizens.We assure you the best personal care.NewLocation9920 SW 84th Court(behind The Mason Jar)873-1100• Lab work on premises• Golf cart accessible• Major insurance plansaccepted• New patients welcomeOffice Locations40 SW 12th StreetSuite B-101622-1344New OfficeOpensMid-October

October 2009 The World News® 19ActivitiesOctoberTo make changes, call Theresa at the Activities Office at 854-8707, Ext. 11Monday6:00 Lap Swimming AC7:15 Oxycise H&R8:00 Mixed Tennis D CTS8:30 Men’s Softball SBF9:00 R.C. 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Handicap CC:H5:30 Avalon Social Club AC6:30 Karaoke Friends CC:E,F7:00 Sunshine Singers BR2nd Week10:00 Genealogical Society MR32:30 Theatre Group CC:D3rd Week10:00 Genealogical Workshop CC:B,C1:30 D’Clowns CC:B,C2:30 Readers Theatre CC:D3:00 Ocala Clown Express TR4:00 Billiards Club Art6:30 Karaoke Friends CC:E,F7:00 Sunshine Singers BR4th Week3:00 Community Patrol CC:B,CTuesday6:00 Lap Swimming AC7:15 Oxycise H&R8:00 Men’s Tennis CTS8:30 Women’s 18-Hole GCRaquetballHR CTSFun Time Cloggers BR9:00 R.C. 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Flyers Club FieldWoodworkingWWBus Ocala RunCeramicsArt9:30 Pinochle MR3Crafty LadiesCRBilliards 101PL RM10:30 Tai Chi Practice AC11:30 Lap Swimming AC12:00 Ladies Poker MR312:15 Oxycise H&RMah JonggCC:A12:30 Bridge CRJapanese EmbCC:CAqua BellesACMah JonggCC:APan ClubCC: MR31:00 Bocce League BCTS1:30 Shuffleboard CTS3:00 Scrabble Club CC:HNewcomers Line Dance H&R4:00 Softball Practice SBFNewcomers Line Dance H&R5:30 Bingo BR6:00 Poker MR3PickleballCTS6:30 Duplicate Bridge CR7:00 Poker MR31st Week9:00 Model Railroaders MR110:30 Travel Toppers CC: A1:00 Stamp Club Bank PAB2nd Week9:00 Citizens Emer. CC:E,F,GResponse Team1:45 Native Plant CC:H3:00 Pennsylvania Club CC:E,F3rd Week9:00 Central Owners H&RMeeting 10-21-091:00 Stamp Club PABThursday6:00 Lap Swimming AC7:15 Oxycise H&R8:00 Men’s Tennis CTS8:30 Racquetball HR CTSFun Time Cloggers BR9:00 Woodcarvers Art:BArt GroupArt:AWood WorkingWWComputer Club CC:B,CR.C. Flyers ClubFieldRound Dance Classes CC:E,FHand & Foot Canasta CRBus Ocala RunMiniature GolfMGC9:30 Shuffleboard CTS10:00 Round Dance Class CC:E,FBallroom DanceAC10:30 Advanced Tap HRConcert ChorusHRFriendship Bible Study MR311:00 Walleyball CTS11:30 Lap Swimming AC12:00 Lap Swimming ACAdvanced Square CC:E,FDancersMah JonggCC:A12:15 Oxycise H&R12:30 Sewing Bees ArtTheatre GroupBRMah JonggCC:ABridgeCR1:00 Bocce League BCTSBadmintonH&R(Racquetball Cts)Ballet ClubACFTen PenCTSSquare Dancing DBD CC:E,FTable TennisCC:DSwingin’ SistersH&R1:30 Shuffleboard CTS4:00 Bus Grocery Run5:30 Mah Jongg CC:ACard GameCC:BMiniature GolfMGC6:00 Poker MR3PickleballCTS6:30 Bridge CRChess ClubART7:00 Poker MR3Mixed PokerCC:H1st Week8:00 Shutterbugs Reception H&RSign-ups start 10-01-0910:00 NY/NJ Board Meeting CC:H1:00 Rubber Stamping Cards CC:GOpera Appreciation CC:C5:30 Southern Club BR2nd Week2:00 Singles Club CC:G,HNARFE Chapter 2279 CH7:00 Karaoke Night CC:E,F,G3rd Week9:00 Hand & Foot Canasta CR1:00 Rubber Stamping Card CC:GS.P.C.A.CC:H1:30 Orchid Club CC:B,CFriday6:00 Lap Swimming AC7:15 Oxycise H&R8:00 Ladies Tennis CTS8:30 Dancing Toppers H&R9:00 Woodworking WWR.C. 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Colorado Rockies,Part Two.See page 38.Section 2Vol. 23, No. 4 • October 2009Members of Aloha Productions demonstrate native Hawaiian and Polynesian dances.OOn Friday, Aug. 22, it all started undercloudy skies and somewhat cooling temperatureswith thunderheads off in thedistance in the same direction the windwas blowing. According to the Americanflag flying at Circle Square Commons,those black clouds were not going to be athreat to the evening’s festivities.Antonio Crews, Events Manager, madean announcement before the band startedplaying that in case of inclement weathereverything would move inside the CircleSquare Cultural Center. The band startedplaying, folks were pattern, line and ballroomdancing until the evening’s entertainmenthad a preview of what was tocome later in the evening.A young lady wearing a grass skirt andIsland Festivalspouting long hair demonstrated the huladance and then two other dancers joinedher in a Tahitian dance while a young femalespectator inched her way closer forbetter viewing. It looked like this littletoddler would start dancing herself if thedemonstration continued.Dancing continued as some spectatorssought relief from hunger-pains andthe crowd continued to grow. There wasa vendor selling island foods as well asfoods being sold by Mr. B’s.Then it happened, those clouds thatwere off in the distance moved in againstthe ground winds and the heavens letloose. Folks scrambled to seek shelter believingit was just a cloudburst and therains would end as abruptly as it started.By Bo b Wo o d sWo r l d Ne w s Wr i t e rAntonio quickly made the announcementthat the festivities were moving intothe Circle Square Cultural Center. It wasvery obvious the downpour was not goingto stop in a matter of minutes.After a short period, the band anddancers were in place and the fun and excitementcontinued. Dancing music continuedbefore the floorshow began. AlohaProductions, from Orlando provided themusic and entertainment. Beautiful claddancers in native Hawaiian and Polynesiandress provided many authenticdances dressed in grass skirts and coconutshell tops.Men from the group also performedmany dances found throughout the SouthPacific.Community PatrolFundraiser a SuccessTThe New Pretenders “Memory Lane”show on Friday, Sept. 11 was a great success.We had a sell-out crowd of well over400 people. The evening started out withice cream sundaes for everyone and wasfollowed by a moment of silence for Sept.11. Then The New Pretenders gave theirusual fantastic performance.Many in the audience were seeing TheNew Pretenders for the first time andcan’t wait to see them again. The eveningBy Ga r y Ro d o f fPhoto by Bob WoodsOn Saturday, Aug. 23, the island festivalcontinued. Gail Keicher taught theSalsa. The evening continued with Latinmusic being played to the enjoyment ofthose attending the festivities.When the Latin band took a break, theFlamenco Dancers took to the floor performingfor the audience. This group ofdancers from Flamenco Del Sol, an Orlando-baseddance group, are internationallyknown performing in both North andSouth America as well as many Caribbeanislands. The group regularly performs atUniversal Studios and Sea World.Both evenings were very well attended.Plenty of food was on hand with vendorsfeaturing Caribbean dishes. If you missedthis event, you missed a great time.ended with the singing of “God BlessAmerica.” Everyone in attendance thoroughlyenjoyed the show.The show was hosted by the On Top Ofthe World Community Patrol as a fundraiserfor the Marion County Sheriff’sOffice Foundation, Inc. Over $2,400 wasraised for the Foundation which will helpsupport the programs of the over 1,500volunteers of the Sheriff’s Office suchas our own Community Patrol and CERTteams.NNo, it has nothing to do with pickles,but it does have a lot to do with a ball.And the reason most of us here at On Topof the World aren’t very familiar with thesport is because only now are pickleballcourts being built. They are under constructionbehind the Health & RecreationBuilding, and when finished, will giveplayers and wannabe players access to sixbrand spanking new pickleball venues.Okay, where does “pickleball” comefrom? No, the Chinese didn’t invent it—it’s named after a dog! The game itselfwas the brainchild of Washington CongressmanJoel Pritchard and businessmanBill Bell. Pickles were Pritchard’sdogs, who would retrieve the ball—ergo,Pickles’ ball! This all happened back inthe summer of 1965, when the two menturned a badminton set into a sport that’snow sweeping the country, particularly insenior communities.Pickleball allows players to choose justhow much exercise they want to get outof it—play fast and hard or simply play atPhoto by Ray CechSite of the new six pickleball courts.Pickleball…FunnyName for a Fun GameBy Ray Ce c hWo r l d Ne w s Wr i t e ra level that suits your physical conditioning.The ball doesn’t move as fast as inracquetball, or as slow as a shuttlecockin badminton. It seems like it’s right inbetween,making it a perfect activity foryou and me (as well as our grandkids). Itdoesn’t take a lot to learn pickleball, usuallyno more than 20 minutes and you’regood-to-go.Here at On Top of the World, the sixnew courts will give everyone an opportunityto come out and get active, make newfriends and take advantage of the reasonwe live here. Come on out and play!Right now, pickleball is played on tenniscourts one and two every Sunday at5:30 p.m. The new dedicated pickleballcourts should be ready for play sometimein October when fans of this excitingsport will be able to play any time, anyday.For more information or to sign up,call Tom Seitz at 390-3112, or Gordy Phillipsat 854-7981.Photo By Ralph BaileyMarion County Sheriff’s Office Foundation president CharlieSpivack, Lennie and Gary Rodoff after giving Charlie the proceedsof the Sept. 11 New Pretenders and Ice Cream Social.SSuper Bingo will be held in the Health& Recreation Ballroom on Wednesday,Nov. 11, from 6:15 to 9 p.m. Cards willbe sold at 5 p.m.; no cards will be soldafter 6 p.m.There will be 17 $50 games and three$250 games. The cost is $5 for threecards.Super BingoBy Lo l ly Fo o sNo guests are permitted. Proper OnTop of the World I.D. is required to participate.Any questions are to be directed toMort Meretsky at 237-5112 or Lolly Foosat 861-2165.See you there!

22 The World News® October 2009Arbor ClubTennisJorge PrivatHopefully, you are all enjoying theweather. We started out with a drought,then a lot of hot temperatures and finallya lot of rain. But, from where I stand,nothing seemed to keep you off thecourts. In fact, I experienced even moreactivity lately.Due to this increase in activity we mayhave to run two sessions on round robindays, and with the weather cooling off abit and a little cooperation, we’ll try toget all to play as much as they want. Wewill also be reinstating the inter-communityplay on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.In order to enhance the enjoyment ofyour time on the courts, I encourage youto read the “Rules of Etiquette” which areposted on the bulletin board and whichperhaps deserve to be published in thiscolumn because I believe they will be veryvaluable to all.Tennis EtiquetteCourt etiquette is not explicitly spelledout in the rules, but it should be familiarterritory to a tennis player who wantsto be known as sportsmanlike and mannerly.1. The oldest tradition in tennis is toTennisAssociationH&R CenterCourts ScheduleMixed DoublesSaturday & Monday, 8 a.m.-noonMen’s DoublesTuesday & Thursday, 8 a.m.-noonLadies’ DoublesWednesday & Friday, 8 a.m.-noonAll Resident TennisPlayers Welcome.give your opponent the benefit of thedoubt. This means that a ball that cannotbe called out with surety is presumed tobe good and continues in play.2. No point should be replayed becausea player is not sure if a ball was inor out.3. It is both, the obligation and prerogativeof a player to call all balls in hiscourt, to help his opponent make callswhen the opponent requests it, and tocall against himself (with the exception ofhis partner’s first serve), any ball that hesees clearly out on his opponent’s side ofthe court.4. Returning a service that is obviouslyout (accompanied by an out call) is a formof rudeness, and when the receiver knowsthat in making these returns he bothersthe server, it is gamesmanship.5. Compliance with the foot fault ruleis very much a function of a player’s personalhonor system.6. When play is in progress do not gobehind another court to retrieve a ball orhit a loose ball to that court. Do not askfor one of your balls until the point inplay on the adjoining court has stopped.In returning a loose ball to another court,do not hit it aimlessly, as if you do notcare where it goes as long as it leavesyour court. Instead, pick up the ball andhit it gently so that it goes directly to oneof the players on the court, preferably theserver, or gently roll it to the back fence ifno one is looking for it.7. Enter and exit between points. Waituntil the point in progress is over beforeentering or leaving through another court.It is not only courteous, but also safer foreveryone.8. Retrieve stray balls during breaks. Ifyou know your tennis etiquette, you knowthat the only time you should go into thenext court to retrieve a ball is when thepoint is over. Better yet, politely ask fromthose players to return your ball, but askonly during a break in play. On the otherhand, it is common courtesy to make surethat stray balls are returned to the propercourts promptly.9. Keep your voice down. Yes, tennis isa social game and you should have fun.But, there is a time for social chit-chat,and it is not on the tennis court. The noisemight not be disrupting your group, but,there are other people to consider. If youmust talk, keep it to a minimum, andkeep the decibel level down. If you have aproblem, meet your opponent at the net.Don’t discuss it by yelling from base lineto base line.10. Always announce the score. Itmakes life a whole lot easier if the serverannounces the score before each serve.That way, there won’t be any argumentsover the score. The same holds true forline calls. Call the ball loudly and clearly.11. Ease up on practice returns. Whenyour opponent is taking practice servesdon’t smack the ball back with your hardestreturns. Instead, catch a few servesso your opponent can concentrate on hisdelivery. He won’t have much practice ifhe has to duck your returns. How do youpractice your return? After your opponenthas hit a few serves, simply announce, “Iam going to return these.” At least thatway, he will be ready for them.12. Learn and play by the rules. It iscommon courtesy and a written rule toknow the rules of the game and to play bythem. A knowledgeable, mannerly, courteousplayer is the best representative ofthe game, the way it was intended to beplayed. So, make it a point to play by therules. The written ones and the unwrittenones!See you on the courts.Back Pain? Disc Herniation?Don’t Want Surgery?See Dr. Zhou and AssociatesYiLi Zhou, M.D., Ph.D.Medical Director• Harvard-trained, Board Certified PainSpecialist and Neurologist• Author of numerous books and articleson pain management• Expert in non-surgical treatment forback pain• Former Director of Jackson MemorialHospital Pain Clinic, University ofMiami• Winner of Physician RecognitionAward, American Medical Association2003• Distinguished Physician Award, FloridaMedical Association 2004, 2006Stephen Irwin, M.D.• Board Certified Anesthesiologist• Fellowship trained pain specialist• Bachelor’s Degree from University ofFloridaWe treat the followingpain conditions:• Back Pain• Neck Pain• Disc Herniation• Pain Due to Auto Accident• Vertebral Fracture• Nerve Pain• Joint PainDirectorof GolfSally CollinsAs you read this article, the buzz in thegolf community is all about the Women’sSolheim Cup – the first round took placeon Sept. 29 while the second round teesoff Oct. 1 at Candler Hills. Saturday, Oct.3 will feature the decisive third round ofsingles matches on the Tortoise and theHare. Who will claim 2009 bragging rights– On Top of the World or Candler Hillslady golfers?The start of October signals the beginningof another active golf season at bothOn Top of the World Golf Club and CandlerHills Golf Club. Traditionally, Octoberis “Breast Cancer Awareness Month.”And we have several events to supportthis worthy cause. The On Top of theWorld LGA 18 is holding their “Rally forthe Cure” on Tuesday, Oct. 13. This eventis open to any On Top of the World residentand every golfer’s support is greatlyappreciated.If you’re not a golfer, we invite you tojoin us for the “Walk for the Cure” scheduledMonday, Oct. 19 at 3 p.m. Advanceregistration is requested for these events– stop by the On Top of the World GolfShop to register!October is also the time of year thatAndy Jorgensen and company begins thewinter overseeding process. The Linkswill be closed Monday, Oct. 19 throughSunday, Oct. 25; Candler Hills follows suitMonday, Oct. 26 through Sunday, Nov. 1.The north course at On Top of the Worldwill be closed the first full week of November.The Golf Shops will be hosting severalgolf trips during those times so watch thebulletin boards for more details.While we are scaled back for the overseedingprocess, you might want to thinkabout what new clubs you want to put inyour golf bag. Saturday, Nov. 14 is the ExtremeDemo Day at Candler Hills from 10a.m to 3 p.m. – mark your calendar so youdon’t miss the date!Accomplishments: We had two holein ones over the past several weeks! BettyWerner aced lucky hole #13 at CandlerHills using her new Ping Rhapsody 6 ironon Aug. 20. This was LGA day so therewas quite a celebration. Rudy Normadinalso found the #13 and the 6 iron to belucky, except he was playing the Tortoiseand the Hare on Sept. 10 with the Gills.Candler Hills’ member Chris Jett shothis age with a score of 66 from the bluetees during MGA competition.Candler Hills Golf Club is active withseveral tournaments during the month ofOctober.Saturday, Oct. 3 is the First AnnualRed Devils and Friends Golf Tournamentteeing off in a 1 p.m. shotgun. Morningtee times will be available to non-eventplay. The Kingdom of the Sun Shootoutwill take place on Saturday, Oct. 24 in an8:30 a.m. shotgun start. Candler Hills GolfClub members receive a discounted rateif they would like to participate in thisevent which raises money for the annualKingdom of the Sun basketball tourneywhich is held locally in December.The Men’s Member-Guest is back forthe 2009 edition Oct. 8-10. Play beginswith an LGA 9 and 18 scramble Thursdaymorning which will also include womenwho are here for the Member-Guest festivities.The men have a Thursday afternoonevent and then the competition beginsFriday morning to crown this year’sMember-Guest champion team.Does your golf game need a littletweak? The free Candler Hills Clinic onOct. 1 will feature “Second Shots into theGreen” while the On Top of the World freeclinic on Oct. 30 discusses “Distance Controlwith the Wedge Game.” Both sessionsbegin at 10 am.Back by popular demand is the Oct. 9Candler Hills game improvement clinic on“Driving.” Trust me; it is not the old sayingof “drive for show” anymore. Space islimited and cost for this clinic is only $10per person.Our golf staffs appreciate the opportunityto serve our members, residentsand guests. 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October 2009 The World News® 23Candler HillsLadies 9-HoleDianne MastersonWhen our league started last year, SallyCollins assured us that we would havefun while learning the game of golf. BettyWerner did not realize at that time, thathaving a whole lot of fun would mean hergetting her first hole in one. On Aug. 20,at Candler Hills on the 13th hole, Betty effortlesslysank her drive. As explained byher joyous teammates, the ball went “baboomp, ba boomp” right into the hole.The good news spread quickly to theclubhouse, and by the time Betty reachedthe 18th green, many of her fellow nineholerswere there to congratulate her. Itwas the first hole in one in league play.Congratulations Betty on this spectacularfeat!On Sept. 3, the Candler Hills LGA Ninehosted the Candler Hills LGA 18. Beforeour Scramble, both groups were introducedto Matt Hibbs, the new golf pro atCandler Hills. We welcome him and lookforward to his help with our leagues andthe organization of the games that weplay.After the Scramble, we socialized andenjoyed a luncheon provided by the nineholers.Before the luncheon ended, SallyCollins, the Director of Golf, handed outcopies of “Ladies Links Fore Golf” magazine.In that magazine, there was a wonderfularticle by Dr. Kendra Brown aboutpositive thinking and the game of golf. Inessence, she says we need to modify theway we think about our golf shots. If wethink good, reasonable, positive thoughts;then chances are we will enhance our performance.If you think you can, you can!In the same magazine, Nancy Lopezalso wrote about the mental game of golf.She too teaches her students the mentalOn Aug. 20, Betty Werner shot a hole in one on the 13th hole.game. When they hit a bad shot, she tellsthem to think, “I am good enough to dothe next shot.” That’s positive self-talkthat all of us should utilize. It’ll make ourgame more enjoyable and us a lot morefun to be with in a golf cart.Nine-holers that have had positive selftalkwith excellent results over the pastmonth are as follows:Nine-Hole Modified ScrambleAug. 2041-Terry Alfano, Betty Werner, Carol Venslavsky,Marylyn Tymon; 41- Peggy Borro,Sue Buckland-Mulhern, Sandra NoeOdds and EvensAug. 27Flight A: 21- Sue Buckland-Mulhern; Tie at26- Olive Curtin, Dianne Masterson.Flight B: 31- Cheryl Engemann; 32- DebbieMassari.Congratulations to Sandra Noe who hada chip-in on the 8th hole. This was her secondchip-in of the season!Candler Hills LGA Nine / LGA 18ScrambleSept. 372-M. Kolar (18), J.Gustafson (18), D.O’Brien (9), M. Giannukos (9); 75- C.Norris(18), B.Keough (18), C.Bennett (9), B.Werner(9); Tie at 78- M.Cowie (18), I. Lisinski (18),D.Massari (9), Sue Buckland-Mulhern (9)and M. Mastroianni(18), C. Clark (18), J.Jarmel (18) and L. Lane (9).Ribbon GameSept. 1054-Peggy Borro, Sandy Schaffer, HeddyRacinowski; 58-Cate Bennett, Tina Hauer,Carol Venslavsky, Diane O’Brien.On Oct. 15, the Candler Hills LGA Ninewill hold it’s first invitational. We willPhoto by Marylyn Tymonhost the On Top of the World LGA Ninefor our “Falling Leaves Invitational.” Nineholersof both leagues are reminded tosign up and pay by Oct. 5 to play in thisinvitational. Also, remember that the CandlerHills LGA Nine will begin it’s secondseason in November.How well do you know your fellownine-holers? Many of our membersare returning to Candler Hills. We lookforward to being back to full strength!Which nine-holer has summered in Canada?How about Caroga Lake, N.Y.? RhodeIsland? Michigan? And how about NorthCarolina? Welcome back everyone!As always, I wish you sunny days, longdrives and short putts!

24 The World News® October 2009Candler HillsMen’s GolfJoe AlfanoWithin a couple of weeks, this beingOctober, we can soon expect the “frostto be on the pumpkin.” That’s true in atleast some parts of the country. Here insunny, warm and humid Ocala, the onlything our men’s association wants to seefrost on is the beer glass that we look forwardto enjoying at the end of anothergreat day of golf, camaraderie and a fairamount of repartee. This is a staple of ourassociation! We welcome all to join us andbecome a part of our closely-knit bunchof golfing fanatics. If interested, contactme at jalf8371@yahoo.com for more information.Our annual Member/Guest will be takingplace this month and all of our participantsare looking forward to an enjoyableand festive experience. We took great carethis year to be sure our significant othersEmergency After-HoursPhone Number236-OTOW (236-6869)KAPConstruction Inc.· New construction· Additions, remodels· Lanai enclosures· Concrete driveways and patios· Window replacements· Bath and kitchen remodelsQuality y o u c a n c o u n t o n!Gu a r a n t e e d!Free Estimates(352) 342-4061Licensed and Insured #CBC1257139were kept busy and entertained.The association wishes to thank our unofficial“women’s auxiliary” for their timeand effort in bringing this to fruition. Ifwe may, a special “pat on the rump” goesout to Heddy Racinowski, Dianne Masterson,Joan Gustafson, Carol Venslavskyand Terry Alfano for a job well done!Elections for the board are coming upin November. We need a few good mento run for the board. We have three positionsthat will be vacant. If you want tomake a difference, here is your chance todo so. Contact any current board memberto put your name on the ballot.Shooting the golf well this past monthwas Tom Garrison-75, Joe Alfano -75,Bruce Venslavsky-77, Paul Moltisanti-72,Mike Buschur-76, Dan Gill-72 and SteveKupsch-76. Well-done gentlemen.Four Man Team Three Best BallsAug. 18192-Tom Garrison, Dan Gill, Bob Starrettand Bill Horton; 194-Chris Jett, DickWilliams, Jack Gustafson and Joe Buba;197-Garry Gerlach, John Podkomorski,Tom Racinowski and Andy Bullock.Four Man Team StablefordAug. 25155-Dan Gill, Norm Giannukos and BobStarrett; 150-Glenn Sauer, Bill Anger andBob Cowie; 143-Chris Jett, Roger Whittle,Jack Gustafson and Stan Jarmel.Four Man Team Two Best BallsSept. 1120-Dan Gill, Al Wassmer, Ed O’Leary andBob Cowie; 121-Mike Rec, Marc Schaffer,Jack Ashenfelter and Tom Martinetto;122-Tom Garrison, Dick Masterson, MarvinBrooks and Bill Horton; Walt Pacuk, SteveKupsch, Nick Nimerala and Bob Cooke.Two Man Team One Best BallSept. 855-Bruce Venslavsky and Stan Jarmel;59-Steve Kupsch and Bob Starrett; 60-Tony Misterly and Tom Martinetto; 61-BillAnger and Ed O’Leary; Marc Schaffer andJohn Diaz.Men’s GolfAssociationRon CleveringaGoing Out of Town?Download a PDF of theWorld News atwww.ontopoftheworld.com/newspaperSeptember was a beautiful month, thebeginning of our fall golf season, and nogolf course closings were scheduled. Thisrespite in ground crew maintenance activitygives the courses time to recover fromthe abuse at the hands of the aerators.With fairway and tees recovery, thecourses will be ready for us hackers to getdown to some serious golf. Your putterwill start behaving again and so shouldyour ball! I have a habit of blaming theball for my miss-directed shots and poorputts. I found it was a whole lot easier toput another ball on the tee than to blameyourself, throw clubs or say bad things toyourself.We know what we “shoulda” or “coulda”done, but didn’t in executing thoseugly shots. Perhaps it’s time to take advantageof the free golf clinics offeredby Sally Collins the last Friday of everymonth. These clinics may lower yourhandicap and make your game even moreenjoyable.There is a Gold Advisory Committeeevery month attended by On Top of theWorld management and the presidents ofthe Ladies and Men’s Golf Association. Ifyou have a topic that you would like addressedregarding golf at On Top of theWorld and you wish to receive an answer,contact me.Returning “snowbirds,” please post allyour scores if you have played during thesummer months. You will need your summergolf course’s slope number to postcorrect scores. If you need help, contactanyone in the Pro Shop. Posting all yourscores is the only way a golfer can maintaina true and valid handicap.2009 has been a challenging one foryour MGA officers and board members.We had to implement CHITS as our permanentmethod of awarding weekly eventwinners. We are grateful to those who understoodthe requirement to make thischange.Many of you who have played all yearhave built a nice “nest egg” of Pro Shopcredits. Don’t forget they must be used byFeb. 28, 2010. Watch the bulletin boardsin the lounge and outdoors for advancenotice of golf shop sales. We will do ourbest to keep you informed of special buyingopportunities.The MGA membership is at 210 membersand we expect continued growthin 2010. Do your part in supporting theMGA and consider becoming actively involvedby becoming a candidate in October’selection, just a few days away, bysigning the nomination sheet posted inthe golfer’s lounge today!Don’t forget the opportunity to honoryour buddies that can no longer playcompetitive golf, due to physical constraints,be the friend that honors himwith an Emeritus membership. Thismonth we honor George Schneider as our16th Emeritus member nominated by hisfriend Harry Brower.Until next month, hit’em straight, longand not too often!Scotch Twosome By FlightAug. 26/LinksFlight A & B: 61-Rudy Normandin andAlan Mudie; Tie at 64-John Langville andFrancis Caprez; Larry Lucieer and CharlesCasale; Tim O’Neil and Bob Cates. FlightC & D: 63-Raymond Shultz and Bud Borders;64-Freddie Moody and Bob Selmon;65-Douglas Coleman and John Singer; 67-John Bauer and Tom Fasanello; Bill Walkerand Ken Cotte.MGA 9 Hole Low NetSept. 2/Tortoise & the Hare51-John Riccardone; 53-John Gartung.MGA 18 Chicken Day ScrambleSept. 2/LinksTie at 66-Larry Lucieer, John Bauer, KasKaske and Frank Palotta; Lee Goodman,Bob Cates, Raymond Shultz and JohnOneil; Carl Zeiler, Rocky Groomes, ArtFrescura and Bill Koch; Tie at 67-JohnLangville, Calvin Apperson, Phillip Fay andBill Krusen; Raymond Beloin, Fred Rodriguez,David Miller and James Delfraisse;Larry Chase, Larry Rourke, Tary Bole andEd Desmarest.Nine-Hole NetSept. 2/Tortoise & the Hare36-John Ricciardone; 37-GordonBlanchard.MGA 18 Hole StablefordSept. 9 / LinksFlight 1: Tied at 40-Art Buecher, CharlesSenci and Johnny Gill; Tied at 38-DanCarty and TomMcHaffie.Flight 2: 44-Steve Gregely; 43-Art Dushary;Tied at 40-David Miller and FrancisCaprez.Flight 3: 45-Jack Hegarty; 43-John O’Neil;41-Jerry Segovis; 40-Art Frescura; 39-JimmyJohnson.MGA 9 Low NetSept. 9/Tortoise & the Hare38-John Gartung; 39-John Ricciardone;40-Gordon Blanchard.Troy’s Computer Clinic“We Come to You”Hardware & Software Repairs • Virus & Spyware RemovalHome/Small Office Networking • Consulting & Training(352) 817-2834We are honest, affordable professionals ready to assistwith all of your computing needs!

October 2009 The World News® 25Ladies18-Hole GolfMarilyn RoseWelcome back to all the snowbirds andalso welcome back to all the others whohave not been able to play this summerbecause of heat, travel or other things.We hope you will return to the coursethis fall. A big thank you to the tournamentcommittee: Bev Ovrebo, RosemarieO’Neil and Serine Rossi, along with NickMontanaro, for all their hard work.We have big events coming up in Octoberand November, and we hope that youwill participate. The first is the Rally forthe Cure on Tuesday, Oct. 13. We inviteall residents, men and women, of On Topof the World to participate in this tournament.The rally time is 7:30 a.m. for a continentalbreakfast, and shotgun will be at8:30 a.m. The format is Mixed Scrambleand the computer will form the teams.There will be a lunch following play andthe total cost for members is $35. If youare a pay as you go golfer, the usual greenfees will apply. The deadline to sign up isSept. 27 by 5 p.m.Three things also to remember: Youmust wear pink, make your check outto On Top of the World L.G.A. 18, and ifyou can’t play, come to lunch for $13 andmake a generous donation to our Rallyfor the Cure. There will also be a Memoryand For Hope Tree that you can purchasea ribbon for a loved one lost -- In Memory,or a ribbon for a loved one still fighting-- For Hope. The donation is $5. All proceedsfor this tree will go to the Rally forthe Cure.The big event in November is the CandlerHills LGA Inaugural Invitational Tournament.It will be held on Thursday, Nov.12. They will have a continental breakfastat 8 a.m. and the shotgun start is at 9 a.m.The fee is $50 which includes breakfast,lunch, golf cart, range balls and prizes.The format is two best balls. The deadlinefor sign up is Monday, Oct. 12. Make yourcheck out to CHLGA, and drop in our 18-hole box.Hope you are able to participate inboth of these events.Low Gross/Low NetAug. 18 / Tortoise & The HareFlight A Gross: 75-Beverly OvreboFlight A Net: 64-Mia KolarFlight B Gross: Tie at 94-Lou Borders andRosemarie O’NeilFlight B Net: Tie at 72-Angelita Pena andPeggy BorroFlight C Gross: 99-Serine RossiFlight C Net: 76-Harriet BrowerLGA 18 Beat the ProAug. 25 / LinksNo Winners69 - Tie with Pro-Beverly OvreboMystery Tee BoxSept. 1 / Tortoise & The HareFlight A: 64-Harriet Hawkins; Tie at 72-PatMacMurray and Valerie SmithFlight B: 68-Angelita Pena; Tie at 69-CarolynCummings, Lou Borders and VelmaRoseFlight C: 66-Marie Marquis and SerineRossiWe encourage you to come out andplay with us. We have a wonderful groupof ladies and we have a good time playingthis wonderful game of golf.Ladies9-Hole GolfDiane DzikOur 2009-2010 season officially beginson Tuesday, Oct. 6 with a Scramblefollowed by the first business meetingof the season. All members should be inattendance and please dress out for ourgame.Rally For Breast Cancer is scheduledfor Oct. 20. Marie Segovis is our chairpersonand all are invited to sign up. Thisevent is open to the public.Our league still needs chairpersonsand co-chairpersons for the Christmasluncheon and the Nine-18 Hole Invitational.Many of our snowbirds will have returnedby now so we ask that you payspecial attention to the nine-hole eventscalendar in the clubroom. It has a newand colorful look and it’s the best way tokeep up with last minute changes.Invitationals: The Candler Hills Nine-Hole ladies have invited us to the “FallingLeaves Invitational” on Thursday, Oct. 15.The format is a scramble and the cost is$35 with a deadline of Oct. 5. Registrationis at 7:30 a.m. with a continental breakfast.Luncheon will follow after golf atthe Candler Hills Community Center withraffles and prizes. This promises to be alovely event and an opportunity to meetour Candler Hills neighbors.Point to Ponder: On league day only,we have been given permission to movethe red markers at the 18th hole on theTortoise & the Hare course. The first teamout shall move the red markers to theproper spot and the nine-holers will playfrom there on the tee boxes.ScrambleAug. 1841-Donna Fey, Lorraine Rourke, CarolWhite; 43-Grace Bock, Tish Dertien, MariePalombo, Evelyn Stewart; 43-SumikoBridges, Andy Flannery, B.J. Leckbee, JetMesser.Scramble ChampionshipAug. 2544-Carol Bell, Helen Degraw, MarleneFloeckher; 45-Sumiko Bridges, DarleneClark, Evelyn Stewart.Scramble ABCDSept. 143-Catherine Becraft, Darlene Clark, TishDertien, Alice McDaniel; 43-Marie Palombo,Marie Segovis, Evelyn Stewart, AgnesTetti; 45-Carol Bell, Helen Degraw, B.J.Leckbee, Joan Rappa.Scramble ABCDSept. 842-Jean Flynn, Linda Heenan, Alice Mc-Daniel, Lorraine Rourke; 43-B.J. Leckbee,Jet Messer, Joan Rappa.E-mail articles bythe 13th of month tootownews@otowfl.comLions ClubDianne LovelyWell, it is that time again. Our winterfriends will be strolling back into town.Let’s welcome them back with openarms.On Aug. 25, Lion Walt Krumm fromthe Eye Glass Reclamation Center in Ocalaspoke to us about how glasses are cleanedand refurbished like new. Walt has conditionedan excess of around 200,000glasses ready for use. Only a licensed Optometristor Optician can put glasses on aperson in the United States.Walt Krumm joined the Lions Club15 years ago and has been helping withglasses ever since. These glasses are thendistributed to missions to be taken tothird world countries.On Oct. 3, the On Top of the World LionsClub will be doing a White Cane Dayin front of Publix, Winn-Dixie and Walmarton State Road 200.Don’t forget, we collect glasses, ink jetcartridges and cell phones. Become a Liontoday. Call membership chairman, MartySchley at 307 -1286Phone:352-873-4817Web:DigitalCommunicationMedia.com

26 The World News® October 2009BilliardsRichard ImpresaThe competition has been heating upalong with the weather in the MarionCounty senior men’s league. Thanks tothe organizing efforts of Bill Daly, theleague had a spring/summer season forthe first time. Fourteen weeks of play involvingtwo-man teams resulted in a tiefor first place. Our own John Cahill andGene Hueber along with a team fromSpruce Creek North finished with a 12-2record. Third place went to another OnTop of the World team, Ray Stover andmyself, with an 11-3 record.The contests were held at several retirementcommunities in Marion Countywith each match consisting of six eightballand six nine-ball games. Aside frommaintaining and improving our skills, thegames provided some camaraderie withour fellow players.Following the close of that season, Billalso organized a singles nine-ball tournament.This event was held at Ocala Palms’facilities and had a field of 16 playersfrom various adult communities. Whenthe dust settled, it was our own Bill Dalywho finished first, going through theentire field undefeated to capture thetitle. Second place went to On Top ofthe World’s John Cahill and third placeto Spruce Creek North’s Bart Rich. Congratulationsto Bill for his victory and hisplanning efforts.Our On Top of the World team #1 islooking forward to defending their championshipin the upcoming 2009 - 2010season. As of now, three teams representOn Top of the World. Each team has betweensix and 10 members on it. See BillDaly if you would like to start your ownteam or see one of the team captains (JCBrown, Jerry Kamenker or myself) to tryout for one of the existing teams.All On Top of the World team membersmust be residents and members ofthe On Top of the World Billiard Club.Other than the club’s annual dues of $5,there is no cost for fielding or being on aleague team.Here’s a challenge to any On Top of theWorld resident who plays (or has playedpool in the past) and is not a member ofour club, now is the time to revive thatmisspent youth you had to suspend whenresponsibilities like marriage, kids, career,etc. interrupted it. After all these years,the only thing that’s changed is there isno smoking now.Please remember to attend our nextclub meeting to be held on Monday, Oct.5 at 4 p.m. in the Ceramics Room of theArts/Crafts Building.2010 Billiard Club officers will beelected at this meeting. Nominations willbe accepted and all club members are eligibleto run and/or vote for any positionon the board. Hope to see you there.Until next time, keep stroking andkeep your tip dry.BocceBob WoodsI hope you folks are ready for a fantasticyear of comraderie and meeting newneighbors and friends. That’s right, I amspeaking about opening days of the 2009-2010 bocce season. Bocce season starts in12 days, Monday, Oct. 12.If you haven’t been playing bocce duringthe summer months, then I suggestyou head up to the courts and roll a fewpractice balls. The courts have added cornerboards in each corner and this makesplaying the balls off the boards a littlemore interesting.I must admit I have been amiss thissummer, as I have not even played onegame. But I want all to know, especiallythose who know how I play, that I amready for open bocce. Bev and I went upto the courts and rolled a few balls checkingout those corner boards. Look outfellow bocce players, after rolling a fewballs, I have it down pat on bouncing theballs off the boards.Make sure you mark your calendarswhether you are playing open bocce,leagues or match play.I mentioned last month the possibilityof having a breakfast instead of a dinner.Just to keep you all informed, it is stillbeing discussed and I should have an answerby the November issue.The club’s new by-laws and rules areposted inside the shed. I hope all havehad a chance to read them. A lot of workwent into drafting both of these documents.If you haven’t had a chance to seethese documents, I suggest you do so.I hope all those new folks to the gameof bocce have had a chance to determinewhich way they would like to play thegame. If you have decided on open bocce,show up at the scheduled times ahead oftime so you have a chance to play. Thereason I bring this up is that only the first32 players get to play the first game.Those wishing to play in a league, Ihope you have contacted a league representative.Play is identical to that of openplay but if you can’t make a scheduledgame, you must get a substitute. Matchplay is played on Fridays and again it islimited on how many players can play atone time. Please check the bulletin boardat the courts and write down names andnumbers.Speaking of the courts, it is now a rulethat when taking the bocce balls from thecrates, the balls must be placed inside thecorner braces at the end of each court.It is a safety reason and precaution. Wedo not want anyone stepping on the ballsand getting hurt.Please note that it’s time to pay yourdues. The dues must be paid to yourleague representative within the first twoweeks. If you are a sub or you play once aweek in any of the three types of playing,it will only cost $6 for the entire playingseason!The next board meeting will be Monday,Oct. 5. The board of directors areRalph Sickler, 732-2363; Bob O’Neal, 861-2861; and Bob Woods, 854-0702. Keepthose balls rolling.Citizens EmergencyResponse TeamCaroline ScottRecently, some of our members attendeda seminar about preparedness on the Pan Flu.It was held at the Emergency ManagementOffice in Ocala and attended by 100 concernedCERT team members.We learned how this flu would be differentfrom a seasonal influenza outbreak,personal concerns, skills and learningLawson TileFloor Tile • Wall TileBath Remodelling • Back SplashQuality Work • Reasonable Ratesneeds to be able to provide care at home.We also learned how to recognize the differencebetween, the symptoms betweena cold, the seasonal flu and the pan fluand the appropriate use of some common“over the counter” drugs. Also, actionsthat can reduce the spread of illness andmost important of all—wash your hands—wash your hands—wash your hands forat least 20 seconds, or as long as it takesto sing happy birthday twice.Do not use anti-bacterial soaps. Thesewill only lessen your defense against thisor any flu. This cannot be stressed enough.This flu is passed by personal contact,whether it is by shaking hands or touchinga doorknob. Washing your hands,multiple times a day is your best defense.Although it was explained that mostpeople over 60 should not be affected bythis flu, it doesn’t mean you should letyour guard down. If you have a seriousmedical condition, it raises your chances.I would ask that you check on someof the older residents in your neighborhood,either by seeing them orcalling them by phone on a regularbasis. They may need your help.Again, I am asking for sponsorship forour members who will walk on Oct. 24 forbreast cancer research.It is an important event. Any donationwill be accepted. Call me at 861-5569 and I will arrange for pick up.If you read this column on a regular basis,you will see that we are not just herefor hurricanes. We are a very active groupthat cares about the health and welfareof our community. To find out what elsewe do, you are welcomed at our meetingsthe second Tuesday of each month at theArbor Conference Center, Suites E, F andG. Hope to see you there.Alan Lawson . 31 Years Experience(352) 229-5548CommunityPatrolAnn BergerAfter the pledge of allegiance, Mr. Millerintroduced the new district commander,Captain Tom Terrell. Captain Terrell hasbeen with the Sheriff’s department for 20years. He advised that there would be nomajor changes, unless for the good.He complimented the Community Patrolfor the work they are doing. He requestedthat we keep patrolling SW 103rdStreet Road and keep advising our residentsto lock their doors.He cautioned people to be aware of theCanadian and Jamaican lottery calls, asthey are a scam and also be aware of callsregarding relatives needing money due totheir being arrested.Everything is lined up for the annualHalloween party on Oct. 3l from 5:30 to9:30 p.m. They are requesting donationsof wrapped candy to be dropped off atthe SR 200 office. Volunteers are welcometo help out at this event.Jim Miller stated he is going to workon the lock box and possibly try to get anew lock.Tickets are now on sale for the Oct. 23barbeque. The Sugar Bears will performand there will be door prizes. The ticketsare $25 per person.Our meetings are open to all residentsof On Top of the World. Join us!

October 2009 The World News® 27Red HatSocietyVivian BrownLadies, are you ready for our Red HatGala in the Health & Recreation Ballroomon Sunday, Oct. 18? Now is your time toshine, sparkle and glow as excitement fillsthe air. We are looking forward to seeingyou all in your finest attire. Next monthI will give you all the details. If you haveany questions, please contact your QueenMothers.Hope you all are preparing for ourannual PJ Party in February! Remember,laughter, joy and kindness gladdens theheart and delights the soul.The Razzle-Dazzle Red HatDamesWe are busy preparing for ourGala. Dressing up and partying is some ofour favorite things, and we do it very well.If you need help, let me know.At our Sept. 14 meeting, we will finalizeour tablescape and other details. Keepsmiling and pass them along. God bless!QM Vivian BrownThe Red Hat TamalesSeptember saw our first meeting hostedby QM Marlene at her home. We are allexcited about our new group of which fivemembers have never been in the Red Hats!Lots of laughs were engendered getting toknow our new sisters, as well as makingplans to attend the Fall Gala, the luncheonat Belk’s and the luncheon/fashion showat Black Diamond.Our newest members will be scurryingaround town to make sure there is plentyof purple and red in their wardrobes. QMMarlene Kaiser by Marilynn CroninThe Blazing BonnetsWe enjoyed our mystery tea at the TeaPlantation last month. The restaurant wasa sea of friendly Red Hatters. We had whatwas called the “Henley Tea,” which consistsof finger sandwiches, a small sconeand a large piece of cake with whippedcream. The cake was served Red Hat styleon the plate with the sandwiches so wecould eat that first.The mystery was a true mystery. Wedidn’t have a clue who the murderer was.Come to find out it was our smiling PrincessJetta.For September, we’re going to Stumpknockersin Inverness and antique shopping.We will be carpooling with threecars carrying women in Red Hats downSR 200.On Oct. 6, we plan to take advantageof the Belk fashion show in Gainesville.This is a very nice event. The manager’smother makes all the box lunches andthere are usually purple grapes and redstrawberries on the side. Ruby Red usuallyshows up for the event so there are alot of laughs.On Oct. 18, the Red Hat Gala will behere in On Top of the World. We are lookingforward to meeting everyone.Remember; keep your hat on your headand dessert on your mind at all times. QMMary VanasseThe Red GemsSix of our Red Gems regularly attendthe Women of the World meetings. Weenjoy this chance to meet a second timeeach month. We encourage all of ourmembers to join us as it is for such a worthycause.Lois Frear chose the Ocala Ale Housefor September luncheon. She presentedeach of us with a clever notepad holder,which she made herself. This is somethingwe certainly can make use of at this timeof the year with all the activities startingup and new information to note.Madam Sweet Stuff brought her sweetsto share, which she carries in a cute basket.After lunch, we adjourned to MadamSew and Sew’s home where we focused onthe table decoration for the Fall Festival.It was great to get a lot of input; everyonewas interested and participated in sharingideas. QM Billie Gile by Loretta TroutmanThe Glitzy GalsExcitement is building for the Red HatGala this month in the Health & RecreationBallroom. It will be enjoyable to seeeveryone dressed in their finest outfitswith lovely decorated hats and lots ofbling.Polly’s Pantry, an English teahouse inWildwood was chosen by our hostessesQM Mary Curry and Carol Cecala for ourrecent outing. The food was superb andPolly also told us her very interestingstory of growing up in England and comingto America and Wildwood. Janet Wahlwas our prizewinner.Russell Stover was our next stop as wesampled and purchased our sweets.Our husbands will be joining usfor an outing to Wild Bill’s AirboatRides and dinner after the boat ride.Some of our group will beattending “Red Hat Day at Belk’s” inGainesville, and also a Fashion Show andEntertainment at Black Diamond CountryClub.Yes, it is a busy month. “If you are stillwaiting for the right time to get starteddoing something, ask yourself this question:if not now, when?” QM Mary Curryby Janet WahlPlease send your chapter’s activitiesvia e-mail to vivjcb@cfl.rr.com by theeighth of the month. Any questions, callVivian at 291-0246.Womenof the WorldTerri MolnarOur September “welcome” meeting isalready history, but what a meeting it was!We greeted over 200 new or returningmembers. We were treated to the comedyof Bob O’Neal and the music from KaraokeFriends.Our purpose as a club is service andsupport. Each month a different localcharity is supported through our donationtable; our October charity is RomeoElementary School’s Halloween Round-Up. Romeo, the school that 100 Grandparentsattend, is spread out over a largerural area, which has few sidewalks.To make Halloween safe for the students,the school hosts the Halloweenparty, which includes games, prizes, parades,contests and “trick or treat” doorways!Members of our group also volunteerto man these doorways while theclowns do face painting. Suggested donationsinclude small prizes, candy, toys,and most importantly, time.One of our service tenets is met withthe continued challenge of OperationShoebox. Bonnie Salo is our chairwomanfor this committee. The raspberry containersare still located in the Health &Recreation Building at the volunteer deskand in the office of the Arbor Club.Donations are gathered weekly; at theend of the month, a carload (or more) ismoved down to the Belleview headquarters.Anyone can put donations into ourcontainers; there is a list of needed itemsattached to each container, too.While it may seem strange to list theplastic wrappers from daily newspaperdeliveries, the bags are used to fill in thesmall spaces without adding too muchweight to the packages. There is no discountfor shipping on these boxes ofnecessities! We welcome and encourageyour help, too.Volunteers are still needed for theRags to Riches sale. Drop-off items Mondaysand Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m. at8525-D SW 90 Lane. Gently used itemsare requested; remember we do not acceptclothing for this sale. All residentsof On Top of the World can donate theiritems here, too.Rags to Riches will be held on Friday,Oct. 23 at the Arbor Conference Centerfrom 8 a.m. to noon.We are also looking ahead to our annualFashion Show and Luncheon to benefitHospice of Marion County. More detailswill follow as the date approaches, but domark your calendars for Saturday, March13, 2010.We are continually thankful to each ofyou who do so much to keep our club active.The “behind the scenes” crews oftengo unrecognized but never unappreciated!Ladies on the refreshment committeebegin at 10:30 a.m. so that our coffee isready when members arrive; they stayafter the meeting to clean up. If you canhelp, particularly with the clean up, wewill put your willingness to work!We would also like to thank the “unsungheroes” at On Top of the World: themen and women of the maintenance department.Gary, Sam, Al, Danny, Shaunand Kim arrange the tables at 7 a.m. beforeour meetings only to return after3 p.m. to put them away. We are mostgrateful to them for moving those heavytables and numerous chairs for us!Our next meeting is Friday, Oct. 2 inthe Arbor Conference Center, Suites E, F,G and H. Light refreshments are servedat 12:30 p.m. and the business meetingbegins at 1 p.m.The meeting is open to women from allthe On Top of the World neighborhoods.We welcome your presence and participation.See you there!Dr. Ke e r t i n i Ku m a r, MD PABoa r d Ce r t i f i e d In t e r n a l MedicineSocial ClubMort MeretskyOur picnic in August was a huge success.The subs from Winn-Dixie were greatand thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. Kudosalso to Carmine for the delicious dessertshe made.We will be having a raffle, with all proceedsgoing to Hospice of Marion County.There will be two prizes, a Royal Caribbeancruise (five days/four nights to eitherthe Bahamas or Mexico) and a cocktailring (provided by the Lemieux DiamondCompany).There will be two tickets drawn, thefirst ticket will choose first. Tickets are $1each and will be sold in the Health & RecreationBallroom on Mondays from 8:30to 10 a.m. The drawing will be on March27, 2010 in the Health & Recreation Ballroom.You do not have to be present towin.If you have any questions contact eitherMargaret at 854-7306 or Larry at861-0609.The next poker/blackjack will be onFriday, Oct. 16 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the ArborConference Center.See y’all on the 16th.Stay Informed!www.ontopoftheworldinfo.com/stayinformedSinglesClubLorraine SerwanThe Singles Club started off with a bangat our September meeting. We welcomedover 40 new and returning members. Bythe time you read this article, we will haveenjoyed a delicious lunch at the Ivy Houseand participated in the Club Fair.On Oct. 15, we will carpool to the LakeridgeWinery and Russell Stover Candyfactory.Oct. 8 is an important date for the SinglesClub. We will celebrate our 25th anniversarywith a luncheon at Stone CreekGrille.In coming months, we will visit the SilverRiver Museum and travel to Hudsonto view the Christmas Spectacular.For information on any activities andto learn more about the Singles Club,please call me at 854-1365.www.OnTopoftheWorldInfo.comACCEPTING NEW PATIENTSAll adult health issues are serviced:• High Blood Pressure• Diabetes• Complete Physicals• Lung Problems• Heart Problems• Women’s HealthOn staff at MRMC, ORMC and West Marion.Provider of Medicare, Freedom, PUP, Humana,most Medicare HMOs, Aetna, BCBS, Cigna,United Healthcare and many more.NEW LOCATION NOW OPEN8618 SW 103rd Street Road, Ocala, FL 34481304-8980Carolyn’s Cleaning Service, Inc.Lic. A39058 & InsuredServing Ocala & Surrounding AreasThe Best House Cleaning at the Best Price!Two bedroom starts at $49 • Three bedroom/two baths start at $59Call 368-2247for a free price quoteSatisfaction guaranteed

28 The World News® October 2009WorldTravelerBill ShampineLast month’s article reported on thetrip John and Jane Bauer (Providence residents)recently took to Peru with a focuson the amazing Incan city of Machu Picchu.This month, I want to focus on Peruas a whole as it too is an interesting placeto visit.Peru is located in western South America.It is bordered by Ecuador, Columbia,Brazil, Bolivia, Chile and the Pacific Ocean.The third largest country in South America,Peru is about three-quarters the sizeof Alaska, and has a coastline of nearly1,500 miles.The country is divided into three distinctgeographic and climatic zones. Thewestern coastal plains, extending 50 to 100miles inland, are relatively flat and aridwith mild temperatures. The extremelyrugged Andean mountains dominate thecentral part of the country. These mountainsinclude lofty plateaus, deep, incisivevalleys, and peaks that rise to more than20,000 feet! The mountain zone has rainysummers, very dry winters and temperaturesranging from temperate in the lowlandsto frigid at the mountaintops. Theeastern lowlands are the beginning of theAmazon rainforest. It is heavily forested,hot and humid, and the rain is distributedevenly throughout the year.Complex societies have been living inPeru for more than 5,000 years, the mostfamous of which were the Incas. The Incacivilization began around 1200 A.D. andgrew to become the largest empire in pre-Columbian America by the late 1400s.Knowing a little about Peru’s gold andsilver resources, Spanish Conquistadoresled by Francisco Pizarro arrived in 1533with the intent to use Peru as Spain’s personalpiggy bank. They were quite successful.The Spanish ended the influenceof the Incas and became the sole rulingUpcomingPublication DateNovember issue: Oct. 29On market day villagers from all over the area bring their wares for sale.force by 1573. Peru remained under Spanishrule until 1821 when they proclaimedindependence.Since then, Peruvian governmentshave ruled reasonably well until 1968when they experienced a military coup.Since that coup, there has been a seriesof shaky leaders noted primarily for theirincompetence and corruption.In spite of governmental problems,John and Jane were impressed with Peru.They thought it was a beautiful country,with very pleasant, hard-working people.The tour they took was a very smallgroup, so they were able to experience“daily living” things not possible withlarge tour groups. For example, they visiteda school, which they thought interesting,as they both were teachers in theirformer lives. Compulsory education hashelped the country attain a literacy rateestimated at 92.9%.Jane told me the bright colors to beseen everywhere were impressive. The nativecostumes and textiles in the marketstypically were multi-colored with brightoranges, reds, blues, greens and white.Even the fruits and vegetables in the marketplaces offered bright colors. One advantageof the multiple climatic zones encompassedby Peru is the extraordinarybiodiversity to be found, including theavailability of a very wide variety of fruitsand vegetables.With 1,500 miles of coastline, fishingis a major source of food for Peru. Oneturn-off for the Bauers, however, was thediscovery that guinea pigs also are a popularsource of meat for the populace!Photo by Jack BauerPhoto by Jack BauerJane Bauer posing with three Andean villagers in their nativecostumes and some of their animals.

October 2009 The World News® 29CandlerExcursion ClubSylvia JoramMost of us are returning from vacationsand others are returning from thenorth to their homes in beautiful Ocala.It is time to plan for our fall outings andfun activities.The excursion for Oct. 21 has beenplanned by Carol and Fred Hobbins for anOn theRoad AgainBob WoodsBefore I get into any upcoming trips, Iwish to thank board member Dick Wolfefor standing in for me at the Club Fair.If anyone has questions concerning theTravel ToppersJo Swing“Proudly Serving Ocala Since 1991”Bob & Janice FergusonCarpet • Wood • LaminateCeramic TileBlinds & Shutters12 Months No Interest854-39396715 SW Hwy 200, Ocala, FL 34476www.castlecarpetsandinteriors.comtrips offered at the Club Fair, please giveme a call.As I am writing this column, I have aflyer containing the itinerary, prices anddates for the Smoky Mountains Show tripfrom Nov. 14 - 20, 2010. This is a sevenday/six-nighttrip. In addition to having aguided tour of the Smoky Mountains, wewill have free time in historic Gatlinburg.Four evening shows and one morningshow are planned, plus a great time. Callme for the flyer and prices.Information and flyer for the Memphistrip scheduled for the first part of September2010 should be available by thetime you read this.I have the schedule and prices for thecruise of a lifetime. This cruise starts witha flight to San Diego for a two-night precruisestay right on the harbor in a HolidayInn. There is a lot to see in San Diego,such as Old San Diego, the world famousSan Diego Zoo, candlelight district andmuch more... Walking out the front doorof the hotel, your ship, the Radiance ofthe Seas, is waiting just across the streetwhere the group will start a 15-day cruisewinding up in Tampa, Fla. where our moexcitingOcala Ghost Walk and HistoricalTour, beginning with dinner and drinksat Harry’s Restaurant, on the downtownsquare. After dinner, our guide, Catherine,who has seen spirits her whole lifeand says how much spirit activity existsin and around the Fort King and Ocalaarea, will lead us. How appropriate forthis time of the year! Cost of the excursionis $10, dinner and drinks are on yourown. Please contact Carol at 854-6187.The Paso Fino Ranch Tour on Nov. 11is completely filled. Any questions concerningthis trip, please call Sylvia Joramat 291-1770; more details on this tripnext month.The Nov. 18 Dudley Farm HistoricState Park still has openings. Dudley Farmpreserves Florida history within its ruralcontext and provides diverse educationalopportunities for all ages. There will besugar cane grinding and possible pumpkinpicking. This is a carpool trip costing$4 per vehicle and has been planned byBetty Russell. The park is wheelchair accessiblewith handicap transportation.Contact Betty at 861-1257 to register.Dec. 15 is the date that Marilyn Lubehas set for the Festival of Lights at SilverSprings. We will stroll through SilverOctober is a busy month for all of usas we put the lazy, warm days of July,August and September behind us. Thismonth is also busy for Travel Toppers.On Thursday, Oct. 15, there is a tripto the Sunken Gardens in St. Petersburg.The cost of $35 per person includes admissionto the gardens, box lunch fromPanera, bus, and tip for driver. To checkfor availability, call the coordinator, LindaHein.“Fiddler on the Roof” at the Show Palaceon Thursday, Oct. 22, has room forone more person. This is for a single seat.Please call Glo Hutchings for information.Reservations will start Oct. 6 for theArabian Nights Holiday Show on ThanksgivingDay, Nov. 26. The cost is $50 perperson, which will include show, meal,bus and tips for driver and meal. The coordinatoris Audrey Mangan.Also, on Oct. 6, reservations will startfor the Holiday Show at the Show PalaceDinner Theater in Hudson on Friday, Dec.25. The price for this will be $64 each andwill include the delicious buffet, show,bus and tips for driver and meal. PatHood will be the coordinator.On Oct. 12, reservations will start forthe show, “Anyone for Murder” at theEarly Bird Dinner Theater in Clearwater.The cost is $56, which will include show,buffet, bus and tips for driver and meal.Allan Rickards is the coordinator.Lastly, Oct. 26 is the date that reservationswill start for The Singing ChristmasTrees at the First Baptist Church inOrlando. The performance to be seen ison Friday, Dec. 11 and will cost $36. Thisprice includes show, bus and driver’s tip.Food will be on your own. Rose Bambinois the coordinator.On Nov. 9, there is a trip to the EllentonMall. This shopping trip is always popular.The cost is $23, which covers transportationand tip for driver. Food will beon your own. Check with Kathy Brouillardas to availability.There is space available for the Sunday,Jan. 10, 2010 show, ”Forbidden Broadway”at the CFCC Performing Arts Centerin Lecanto. The cost is $39 per person.Travel Toppers has included this in responseto the many requests for outingson Sundays. The coordinator is Jo Swing.Travel Toppers has two very interestingand different cruises next year. Thefirst on Saturday, Oct. 2 through Saturday,Oct. 9, 2010 is a seven night New Englandcruise on the Carnival Glory out of NewYork. Ports to be visited are Boston, Portland,Halifax, Nova Scotia, St. John, NewBrunswick, and back to New York. Theprices range from $1,289 to $1,689 perperson.The other cruise is an Eastern Caribbeancruise on the Norwegian Sun fromSaturday, Dec. 4 through Saturday, Dec.11, 2010. The ship goes out of Port Canaveraland will visit Nassau, St. Thomas,Phillipsburg, St. Martin and back to PortCanaveral. Prices for this cruise rangefrom $649 per person for an inside cabinto $979 per person for a balcony. Formore information, call Allan Rickards.Travel Toppers next meeting will beWednesday, Oct. 7 at 10:30 a.m. in SuiteA at the Arbor Conference Center. All OnTop of the World residents are welcometo attend. Until then, happy travels to all.Submit Articles by E-mail tootownews@otowfl.comWater HeatersSales & ServicePatrick’sWilliamsburgCruise ClubFred O’blenisPhoto IDsCustomer ServiceFriendship Commons, Suite 2008 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-FridayFreeEstimatesHeating & Air Conditioning, Inc.• Instant Hot Water (Save up to 16,000 gallons of water yearly)• Limited Time $1,500 Federal Tax Rebate on Qualifying A/Cand Heating Units• Lifetime Compressor Warranty PLUS $550 TECO Rebate• Tankless Water Heaters with $550 TECO Rebate and alsoQualifies for $1,500 Federal Tax RebateLifetime Condensor ReplacementState CertifiedLicense # CAC1813636Springs to view their light display with alighted boat parade as well as strollingcarolers. The cost is $12.99 per personfor a group of 15 or more after 4 p.m. Wewill carpool and meet at Silver Springs ormeet to have dinner at a restaurant enroute (to be announced). Please contactMarilyn at 895-3954 to register.Sylvia Joram has made arrangementsfor the Jan. 7, 2010 excursion to the FloridaCarriage Museum and Resort near TheVillages. This will be a two-hour guidedtour of the museum and resort with adocent. Cost is $35 per person and includesbus transportation, lunch, tourand docent. The bus seats 31 people, isnot wheel chair accessible and does nothave a restroom.There will be a guest speaker from theCrime Prevention Group of Florida at ourOct. 6 meeting in the Candler Hills CommunityCenter at 6:30 p.m. They will provideyou with a lot of very useful and interestinginformation.As always, I welcome all of your concernsand suggestions. I can be reachedat 291-1770 or shantijoram@hotmail.com. Please check our calendar of eventsat www.candlerconnection.org.tor coach will be waiting.Departing San Diego, the ship will visitCabo San Lucas, Acapulco, Huatuclo, consideredthe Mexican Riviera. The Radiancewill also stop at Puntarenas, Costa Ricobefore a full transit of the Panama Canalwhere the ship will make a brief stop atCristobal, Panama. The cruise continueswith stops at Cartegena, Columbia andthe Grand Cayman Islands before endingthe cruise in Tampa.If you didn’t pick up a flyer for thecruise at the Club Fair, give me a call.I still have some seats available for aseven-day coach trip to New Orleans; agreat bus trip that should not be missedif you never visited that Louisiana portcity and the famous French Quarter.Also, a few cabins are still available fora seven-night cruise on the Freedom ofthe Seas from Port Canaveral beginningJan. 24, 2010.Don’t hesitate and miss out on any ofthese trips.Any questions and/or flyers for any ofthe trips, please give me a phone call at854-0702.TECO GasAdvantage PartnerFamily Owned & Operated • 37 Years Experience(352) 236-0400Welcome aboard! We are in the monthof October and ready for our cruise on theFreedom of the Seas, Dec. 6. We still canfind you a cabin if you would like to go,and the same with the Oasis of the Seas.I will report on our trip in the January issueof the World News.For the cruise on the Carnival Dreamset for Nov. 27, 2010, you must have apassport. I have the lead in prices thatinclude port charges, taxes and fees. Adeposit of $250 per person will be due atsign-up and will hold your cabin. The depositis totally refundable up to final payment.Balcony staterooms are $916.68;oceanview $816.68; and interior stateroom$616.68. All rooms are very niceand large. We will also have a bus at about$50 per person round trip (includes driverand arrival porter tips).If you’ve been dreaming of fun, considerPort Canaveral becoming your gatewayto paradise. Here are our stops alongthe way: Cozumel, Isla Roatan, Belize andCosta Maya. All this for the price of a cabinon the Carnival Dream.Don’t be alarmed if your vocabularyis reduced to oohs and ahhs, when yousee this new ship. It’s more than a newclass of ship, this is an entirely new classof fun. After you read this, pick up thephone and give us a call to get on the listfor your dream cruise. Call Fred at 237-6367.Until next time, fair winds and followingseas.Bonded & InsuredCredit Cards Accepted

30 The World News® October 2009The HappyHookersYvonne BednarThank you to Carole Toye for coveringfor me by keeping us up to date on thehappenings over the past two months,with your interesting articles.Oct. 5 is our luncheon date for RubyTuesday, on SR 200 across from Bob Evansrestaurant. Be sure to let MaureenWolfe know if you are going. Call herat 861-6117. She needs a head count assoon as possible.We have three areas that are on going:Guardian Ad Litem, Interfaith EmergencyServices and Palm Gardens Rehab Center.They appreciate our knitted, crochet itemsOn Top of the WorldNEWSWhere the News is Always Goodand look forward to receiving them.Over the summer months many itemswere done. Pat Hellinger crocheted fivelap blankets, three of which are red, white,blue and each are in a different pattern.Lilliane Gaucher knitted a cable stitch patternlap robe in white; Joan Rappa knittedbaby blankets and many winter hats ofall sizes; Maureen Wolfe used an unusualknit/crochet hook making long scarves,using two different colors of yarn, thereforemaking each side a different color;and Rosalie Grubowski whipped up manylap blankets, scarves, hats for childrenand teens to use this coming winter.Carol Berta brought in her completedcounted cross-stitch picture that resemblesa Thomas Kinkade painting. It hasmany colors of blue in it and it was framedin a beautiful blue distressed frame. Herbrother will receive this as a gift.At the Club Fair, we had many of theseitems on display, hope you stopped by,and said “Hello.”We meet every Monday from 1:30 to 3p.m. in the Arts /Ceramics room. All of usmake items for whomever we care to, nostress. No dues, no meetings or minutesto read. We also have ladies who do embroidery,crewel, latch hook, needlepointand counted cross-stitch.We go out for lunch bi-monthly all year;we enjoy getting together every Mondayand seeing what each one is working on.We have lots of laughs and lots of talking;maybe you would like to join us, stop in.Knit one, purl two.World News DeadlineNovember issue:Noon on Oct. 13Photo by Theresa RandolphThe work of Embroidery Chicks for Romeo Elementary students.EmbroideryChicksJan JohnsonThe Embroidery Chicks and some ofthe Sunshine Quilters have combinedtheir efforts to assist needy students atRomeo Elementary School in Dunnellon.Romeo is also the recipient of the itemsgathered for the backpack program. TheChicks and Sunshine Quilters first cut,and then serged and sewed soft fleecypullover tops and coordinating hats.As some of the fleece fabric wasbrought in, we looked at it and thoughtperhaps we did not care for it. Finding anothercompanion fabric was the answer.A spicy hot bright fabric offset the dulldark fabric and the combo worked!Marcie Benz brought in her embroideredtops that she did at home. Theywere darling!In our efforts to have top and hat setsfor both sexes and also to cover manysizes, we get creative. The one fleece fabricthat comes in every year and is wornby both sexes today is “cami” fleece – theblack/green/brown design that huntersand soldiers wear. Ruth Kinney bringscami fleece every year for this project. Wethank Ruth and all the ladies who workedon the project.Come join the Embroidery Chickson the first and fourth Fridays of eachmonth at the Arbor Conference Center,Suites B and C at about 9:30 a.m. and stayfor the day. Questions may be addressedto Theresa at 291-7570. Hope to see newmembers!Artistic Crafts& GiftsLoretta TroutmanAs I write this, I am anticipating gettingback to our group’s regular scheduleof Artistic Crafts and Gifts.We meet every Tuesday in the Health &Recreation Ballroom from 9 a.m. to noon.Each crafter sets up their table(s) to displaytheir handcrafted items, which areoffered for sale. This is an easy and pleasantway to do your gift shopping. The holidaysare not too far off to begin your giftplanning and purchases. You’ll be pleasedwith what you will see whether for a giftor something for your own home.If you are a crafter and would like tojoin our group, please call Rene Beck fordetails.www.OnTopoftheWorldInfo.comRubber StampingGreeting CardsBev TaylorOur September meetings were dedicatedto making Cards for Heroes. Thisis an organization of card makers whosemission is “to support our nation’s armedforces by sending blank greeting cards towrite home on, as well as cards of gratitudeto encourage them.” As of Sept. 7,186,946 cards have been sent.Carole Kameswaran researched thisand gave us the requirements for submittingthe cards. We had the choice todesign our own cards or use what Carolebrought for us.Carole also brought instructions foran owl made from pieces punched fromdecorative punches. This could then beplaced on a card front.Please call me at 854-3079 if you areinterested in coming to see what we areall about.

October 2009 The World News® 31ConcertChorusAnne MerrickOur new season has begun and we areoff to a great start with three brand newand six returning members to swell ourranks. The new altos are Alyce Gates andDiana Williams. The returning altos areMaria France, Marcy Miller, Jean Muncyand Kathy Oakes. The new tenor is PhyllisWaterman and the returning tenors areDoug Ensley and Charles Trask. We welcomethem all.We have some marvelous seasonalmusic for our concert on Sunday, Dec. 6,and are busy practicing and perfecting onThursdays at 10:30 a.m. in the Health &Recreation Ballroom. We also hold sectionalpractices each week.We are still looking for new membersespecially tenors and basses. You do needto be able to follow your line in fourpartharmony arrangements. Auditionsare held on Thursdays at 10 a.m. in theHealth & Recreation Ballroom by appointmentonly.On Thursday, Sept. 3, our accompanist,Joyce Walchak, gave a recital in the Health& Recreation Ballroom for over 100 people.She played a variety of classical pieces culminatingin The Warsaw Concerto by Jean-Yves Thibaudet. She received a standingovation. We all enjoyed her performanceand were impressed by her musical ability.Way to go Joyce. We are proud of you.Don’t forget that singing is good for yourhealth as well as fun. For information, callAnne at 732-0706.Photo by Charlie PetroskyKaraoke Friends performed for the Italian American Club. Frontrow: Shirley Coe, Vivian Brown, Kathy and Charlie Petrosky; Backrow: Tom Waite, Jim Beaird, Donnie Winfrey, Bob and NormaBatton.KaraokeFriendsVivian BrownIt was fun, fun and more fun as weentertained here for a number of On Topof the World clubs and organizations. Tosay we enjoy singing and love to entertain,really it’s like giving candy to a child,its wonderful!I would like to thank Charlie for bringingthe equipment and setting it up,it takes a lot of time and effort and wecould not sing without it. By the way, wehave to thank Kathy, his wife, as she isalways his helping hand.We are so very pleased at the positiveand gracious responses we have receivedon our performances.I am so proud of our ladies and gentlemenwho do a terrific job singing. Wehave variety, from Country to Broadwayto Rock & Roll to Jazz to Blues to spiritualto patriotic to special occasions. Someold, some timeless and some new musicmix it with some humor and you havea show you can be proud of.Our Singers were Donnie, Shirley, Jimmy,Kathy, Charlie, Norma, Bob, Tom andVivian.If any club or organization would likeus to entertain them, we would be glad todo so and there is never a charge for ourservices.Our regular karaoke meeting is thefirst and third Monday of each month atArbor Conference Center, Suites E and Ffrom 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.We welcomed back Rita, Joan, Tari, Jerry,Sindy and Richie, who by the way did agreat job singing for us.For information, call 291-0246.Until next month keep on singing andGod bless.www.OnTopoftheWorldInfo.comPhoto by Anne MerrickJoyce Walchak at the piano, Jean Monroe conducting and theConcert Chorus singing at the Health & Recreation Ballroom.K. Jean Joviak, M.D.Board Certified Family MedicineNow accepting adult patientsWest Marion Medical Plaza4600 SW 46th Court, Suite 220Ocala, FL 34474352-237-4055Hours by appointmentMonday-Friday9 a.m.-noon • 2-5 p.m.OriginalKaraoke GroupGeorge QuarantaGreetings! Here we are in the month ofOctober, where does the time go?On Aug. 25 at Candler Hills CommunityCenter, our evening got off to a good start,all our singers were in fine voice. Also wehad a guest singer, by the name of Megan.She is the great-granddaughter of ShirleyCoe. She is a very talented 12-year-old.There were 16 singers in all and we averagedabout three songs each. We enjoyedthe songs sung by Judy, Rudy, Jimmy, Megan,Shirley, our crooning cowboy, Donnie,Tari, Jerry, Charlie, Kathy, Tom, Pat,Tony and myself. We did cut our sessionshort due to the storm that developed.Last month I added a poem toour column. I hope you liked it.Next month, I’ll report on our karaoke atthe Arbor Conference Center on Sept. 10.Mah JonggMary EhleWhen this article comes out, the tournamentwill only be a week away. If youstill want to play, call me at 873-7507 andif I can fit you in, I certainly will.I start teaching Mah Jongg on Oct. 7and if you want to get in that class call meat the same number.Tournament news will be reportednext month. Jokers to you.

32 The World News® October 2009PROFESSIONAL • THOROUGH • OLD FASHIONED SERVICE • ATTENTIVE • STATE-OF-THE-ARTThe EntertainmentGroup Starts Off theSeason with a SundayAfternoon ShowBest FriendCaregiving/CompanionMeal Preparation • TransportationPersonal Hygiene • Light HousekeepingBeth Bosse861-9548EXPERIENCED • PROFESSIONAL • THOROUGH • OLD FASHIONED SERVICE •Dr. Adam AlpersBoard CertifiedTony BottoniThe first show of the season, sponsoredby Drs. Challa and Kandru, is scheduledfor Sunday, Oct. 25 at 2:30 p.m.Appearing direct from the hotels andcasinos in Atlantic City, Tony Bottonibrings his “Ultimate Entertainment” showto On Top of the World. In show business,Bottoni is called a triple threat entertainer:crooner, comedian and impressionist.Songs from country to Sinatra and comedythat will make you laugh until you cry.Don’t be surprised if you see InspectorClousseau, Red Fox, Lt. Columbo, JohnnyMathis, Tom Jones or even Bill Clinton!Opening the show is singer John Timpanelli.John brings Broadway, classicaland contemporary music to the stage. Inaddition to singing, he has famous characterslurking behind his vocal chords.John has opened for such stars as LouRawls, Rosemary Clooney, Carol Channingand Shirley Jones.Tickets go on sale on Monday, Oct. 5from 8:30 to 10 a.m. and then Monday,Wednesday and Friday thereafter.Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors,prices are $6 general and $8 reserved;a maximum of four tickets perpurchase. All residents of On Top of theWorld are welcome.Now AcceptingNew PatientsWalk-Ins WelcomeDOT Physicals • FAA Cert. Pilot Physicals • Immigration Physicals • DiagnosticUltrasound • CAT Scans & X-Ray on Premises • Admissions to Local HospitalsFree Consultations for Facial Skin CareUsing Obagi RX SystemProviding Old-Fashioned Service in Today’s Busy WorldFamily Practice861-5444Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. • www.promptprimarycare.comWE’VE MOVED!8750 SW Hwy 200, Suite 102, Ocala(next to Kingsland Plaza, across from Pine Run)TheaterGroupLee PhillipsRehearsals have resumed for the TheaterGroup’s November production, “SoLong Sunny Pines.” This is a two-act musicalcomedy written by our own On Top ofthe World resident, Bob O’Neal. Music wasarranged by Walter Koenig, and directedby Marilyn Bettinger.Readers are encouraged to mark theevenings of Friday, Nov. 13 and Saturday,Nov. 14 on your calendar as a date to attend,laugh, and enjoy the presentationof “So Long Sunny Pines” in the Health &Recreation Ballroom.Tickets can be purchased in the Health& Recreation Ballroom from 8 to 10 a.m.Ballet ClubEugenie MartinIn the latter part of August, I underwentmajor abdominal surgery.In the weeks following my surgery, coteacherJulie Sines taught all three balletclasses each week. The teaching includedchoreographing each class, setting up thestudio and leading the class. It was fun,but quite a bit of work. Julie is a wonderfuland generous teacher, and did a spec-SunshineQuiltersAnn WeldishoferIt’s a beautiful, warm but not hot Septemberday and we are getting more andmore of these lovely days. It seems tomean that fall is coming, and with it themany festivals, shows and events that alwayscome along about now!Some of the activities we are interestedin will be the Club Fair on Sept. 17 wherewe will be greeting people and hoping toenlist some new quilters to join us.On Sept. 24, we will be attending theDr. James K. Williams32 Years ExperienceMEDICARE • BC/BS • AETNA • CIGNA • TRI-CARE • UNITED • AND MOST INSURANCESEXPERIENCED • PROFESSIONAL • THOROUGH • OLD FASHIONED SERVICE •PROFESSIONAL • THOROUGH • OLD FASHIONED SERVICE • ATTENTIVE • STATE-OF-THE-ARTevery Monday, Wednesday and Friday beginningOct. 12.The Theater Group holds a generalmembers meeting at 2:30 p.m. on the secondMonday of every month in the ArborConference Center, Suite D. Our first generalmeeting after the summer break tookplace on Monday, Sept. 14.Also, many readers may have visitedour table at the Sept. 17 Club Fair andlearned how much fun awaits those whojoin the group. In this fun-filled club,every member has an opportunity to developand apply their talent – whether asa designer of stage scenery, behind thescenes stage management, directing, producing,or those not to be forgotten individualswho perform on stage in front ofan audience of friends and neighbors.Please consider dropping in to meet usand learn more at the next general meetingscheduled for 2:30 p.m. on Monday,Oct. 12.tacular job. I want to take this opportunityto say, “Thank you, Julie!”While Julie was teaching all our balletclasses, I was recuperating from thesurgery. I am convinced that my fitnessplayed a big part in my recovery.In advance of the surgery, I was fit.Besides three ballet classes a week, I wastaking three or four other exercise classes.I have also seen other people who exerciseand dance recuperate more easilyafter surgery.Since many of us seniors undergo surgery,probably the best medicine for recoveringquickly is the preventative kind:becoming fit before the surgery. Thatway, a return to fitness can be hastened.We are lucky at On Top of the World tohave access to so much exercise anddance. Take advantage of it. Your bodywill thank you.Our ballet classes continue to producefitness with grace and fun. Classesare held at the Arbor Club Exercise Studionext to the indoor swimming pool onTuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 2 p.m.and Mondays from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. Forinformation, call me at 854-8589. Happydancing!big Jacksonville Quilt Show. We are goingwith the Oak Run group.On Oct. 17, we will be involved in theArts and Crafts Show. We will have twotables full of one-of-a-kind items, just intime for your holiday shopping. Come seeus there! Also on Oct. 23 is the MacIntosh1890s festival. That and the Micanopyfestival are always filled with shopping,eating and fun.Nov. 13 and 14 will find us in Trentonat the Springhouse Quilt Show. This is aninteresting day of all kinds of arts andcrafts, in a really cute, quaint little town.And, looking way far ahead, the BelleviewBusy Bee Quilt Club will hold theirQuilt Show on Feb. 19 and 20.Here at the Sunshine Quilter’s, we willbe looking forward to classes, workshops,and learning new things. It might seemthere aren’t too many new ways to quilt,but new tools, sewing machines, fabricsand supplies that are coming on the marketall of the time, makes our old craftconstantly new. Most new sewing machinesare computerized so they can dotasks unheard of a few years ago, like lettering,embroidery and all kinds of decorativestitching.I guess this is one reason why quiltingnever seems to become boring. Youcan hardly wait to try out your latest purchase,and see what results you’ll comeup with. How exciting! Come join us - it’sfun!HandicapEquipmentHandicap equipment is loaned freeto On Top of the World residentsduring their convalescent term—walkers, crutches, canes or wheelchairs.For more information, callthe Health & Recreation Departmentat 854-8707.10% OFFAllAccessoriesMust present coupon.Expires November 30, 20092801 SW 20th Street, #203Next to Too Your Health SPA(352) 291-5268OCALABICYCLECENTER.COM

October 2009 The World News® 33BallroomDance ClubRichard P. VulloOur new dance lessons season beganThursday, Sept. 3. Intermediate dancersmet at 11 a.m. and learned new steps inthe fox trot. Beginners met at noon, startedwith an introduction to ballroom dancing,and continued with the fox trot.The lessons are held every Thursdaymorning at the Arbor Club Ballroom.Every month, both groups will learnsteps in a different dance. For October,it will be the rumba. In future months,both groups will learn new steps in waltz,swing, tango, cha cha, meringue, sambaand other dances.PatternDance ClubJim & Nell EntingerThe fall season is upon us and club activitiesare getting underway. We hope allnewcomers and folks interested in tryingPattern Dance got the word and attendedthe two classes offered in September tolearn the basic steps.Thanks to Roger and BJ Schwartz andCarla and Tony Magri for our great set-upfor the Club Fair. We hope many of youstopped by for more information aboutthe Pattern Dance Club.Our first night of dancing and learningnew patterns will be Tuesday, Oct. 6 at6:30 p.m. in the Health & Recreation Ballroom.The Pattern Dance Club meets eachTuesday evening through April with a fewbreaks to be announced later.We will start the year with some beginnerdances geared towards our newcomersand will also dance some of our favoritedances from previous years. There willbe open membership until the last weekin October giving newcomers a chance toget some experience with pattern dancing.Nominal annual club dues will be collectedat that time.We are looking forward to seeingfriends who have been gone for the summerand hoping for a good turnout ofnew people interested in learning patterndancing. See you on Oct. 6 and at TheTown Square.For more information, call Nell at 861-5351 or Carla at 873-8387.Our dance instructor, Trish Sands, is avery experienced teacher who has taughtdance lessons in Ocala for many years.We welcome new dancers to join us everymonth. Club dues are only $6 per yearand four weekly dance lessons are only$20 per person. Partners are not necessary.Please register for your class by callingTrish Sands at 351-2423 or Dick Vulloat 854-6772.Here at On Top of the World, we havedancing on Friday nights at the ArborClub Ballroom and Friday and Saturdaynights at Circle Square Commons. In addition,there are numerous venues in theOcala area for dancing during the weekand on weekends. Come and join us toimprove your dancing and enjoy the socialbenefits of dancing here at On Top ofthe World. Dancing is like everything elsein life, use it or lose it.The On Top of the World “Dancin’ OnThe Top” committee will host its HarvestDance on Nov. 7 from 7 to 10 p.m. at theHealth & Recreation Ballroom. Music andentertainment will be provided by thepopular duo Automatic.As a special treat, complimentary predancecold hors d’oeuvre stations will beprovided from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Dress will bedance casual. Tickets are $7 per personand will be available every Monday andWednesday morning beginning Oct. 12through the 28th from 8 to 10 a.m. in theHealth & Recreation Ballroom.For more information, please call JackStone at 873-3083 or Dick Vullo at 854-6772.Line DancingSherry AshenfelterA friend of ours observed line danceclass and asked, “What kind of dancing isthat? It’s not country line dancing, is it?The music isn’t Country, and the dancersaren’t kicking.”Sometimes we kick and dance to songsby George Strait and Hank Williams, Jr.However, today’s line dance choreographersare inspired by a wide variety ofmusic and borrow moves from the waltz,fox trot, cha cha, samba, tango, swing andmerengue.In line dance class, we dance to musicby Danny and the Juniors, GeorgeBurns, Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers,Cher, Wayne Newton, E.C. Scott, BarbraStreisand, Fito Olivares, Barbara Carr, AlJarreau, the Pussycat Dolls, Enrique Iglesias,El Simbolo, Alfred Hause’s TangoOrchestra and more. We have taught linedances to church congregations wherewe were required to dance only to gospelmusic.In the past, our classes were calledCountry Line Dance. Today, we enjoy beingCountry and beyond.For optimal learning conditions andfloor safety, classes are limited in sizewith pre-registration required. For informationabout classes and the pre-registrationprocedure, phone 873-9440.www.OnTopoftheWorldInfo.comJuly 28 graduation of our 2008-2009 class.SquareDancingWalter LampAugust was a slow month for CircleSquares, as no dances were scheduled.Our season begins on Oct. 6. with dancingand a new class.The newly elected board, chaired byJoe and Toba Hackett, held their firstmeeting on Tuesday, Aug. 12. The outgoingpresidents, Tom and Rita Miller, whoprovided much insight on how to proceedon some issues for the upcoming year,joined them.Discussed were new revisions to thecurrent bylaws. They will be submitted tothe entire club for their input and vote.Also, a schedule for additional specialPhoto by Ken Shislerdances, along with some Tuesday nightthemes were discussed and agreed upon.Discussions were also held on theamount to charge for dues and admission.Suggestions were discussed, ourcaller and cuer, Don and Loretta Hanhurst,submitted that.Since the Free Fun dance was held onSept. 29, before this issue comes out, wespent some time planning on how wecould spread the word to get new peopleto come out and try square dancing.On Aug. 21, a group of our members,along with others from some local clubs,hopped a bus on a rainy Friday night andwent dancing in Orlando. The local clubwas Whirl & Twirl. The caller was WhitBrown and the cuers were Jan and PeteShankle.It was rainy outside, but inside, thedancing was fast and fun. Everybody waspumped up, from some great dancing andthe friendliness of the host club and itsmembers. Yes, square dancing also turnsstrangers into friends.Sept. 1 was our first theme dance forour current members. It was an ice creamsocial, welcoming back everyone from theAugust break and, of course, our returningsnowbirds. As you guessed by now,the main attraction was a cold dish of icecream, after a hot dance.On Sept. 18, at Circle Square Commons,there was a live demonstration bythe club members of square dancing. Ifyou were there and up close, you got agreat view of the dancing. We were wearingour club colors: red, white and black.

34 The World News® October 2009IrishAmerican ClubBob O’NealThis is a special cureadh (cwirr-eh) orinvitation for all residents to see a greatshow on Thursday, Oct. 15. For your entertainment,we have booked Ray Cooper,a one-man self-contained musical andcomedy variety show.Members, Dick and Maureen Wolfe,caught his act at the Ocala Civic Theatre afew months back and gave me this advice,“book’im Danno.” He didn’t really use thatreference to a popular TV phrase that becamea familiar part of Hawaii Five-O butdid relate that it was a great show.It’s going to be a not miss occasionthat will include a good dinner by Brucethat will begin at 6 p.m. in the Health &Recreation Ballroom.Tickets will go on sale for $12 each onEmergency After-HoursPhone Number236-OTOW (236-6869)Monday, Oct. 5 at 8 a.m. in the Health &Recreation Ballroom. Invite your friendsto this show. After the meal and entertainment,they’ll be friends for life.This is a story that demands muchmore attention than I can provide in thespace provided but let me give you asummary of an experience by two of ourmembers, Ron and Betty Broman.A number of months ago at the urgingof one of their church members theycontacted Health Bridges Internationalin Portland, Ore. They are an organizationthat exists to build bridges in orderto provide for the most critical needs ofpeople living in impoverished and underservedareas.It wasn’t long before they were on theirway to Peru for two weeks, which was describedby Ron as a “life changing” experience.The first week was spent in Kawaiand the second in Arequipa.The first week, lending on Ron’s experienceas a principal, he handled “crowdcontrol” for a medical clinic that hadthree phases: triage, eyes and dental.Meanwhile, Betty was conductinghealth education in a classroom for childrenand their parents.Their second week in Arequipa, aboutan hour south of Lima, was a little different.They were at a mission administeredby Father Alex and their main supportwas providing food for over 700 peopleeach day. Ron set aside his administrativeexpertise and did a lot of painting andmortar work. Betty was busy in the classroomwith children and their parents.According to Ron, Father Alex workswith over 130,000 in his mission. Thestated goal of the experience is for volunteersto come away with an understandingof various cultures; Ron and Bettyboth agree that happened to them.Until we meet again in October, thesethings I warmly wish for you—someoneto love, some work to do, a bit o’sun, abit o’cheer and a guardian angel alwaysnear…an old Irish greeting.■ Ralph Massullo, M.D., F.A.A.D. ■ William A. Welton, M.D., F.A.A.D.■ Michael B. Wartels, M.D., F.A.A.D. ■ Brian Bonomo, P.A.■ Erin Watkins, P.A. ■ Kristy Chatham, P.A. ■ Elizabeth Estes, ARNPBoard Certified American Board of Dermatology,Fellow American Society for MOHS Surgery■ Skin Cancer ■ Laser Surgery ■ MOHS Surgery ■ Phototherapy■ Facial Rejuvenation ■ Acne ■ Rashes ■ ScierotherapyMedicare, PPC & Blue Cross ParticipatingTimberRidge Medical Complex9401 SW Hwy 200 • Ocala, FL 34481(352) 873-1500AmericanJewish ClubPaula & Len KofskyWelcome home snowbirds. Our firstmeeting was held on Sept. 13 and it wasgreat to see y’all. Hope everyone enjoyedthe pizza party.GermanAmerican ClubJudy DunnThe first meeting of this 2009-2010season went off very well. We enjoyedtwo programs.The Karaoke Friends headed by VivianBrown, entertained us with several songs,gave the first performance. Rachael Tift,a talented pianist from Vanguard HighSchool, presented the second performance.Her performance included compositionsfrom Bach, Schuman and Germanfolk songs. It was a delightful evening.The trip to Oktoberfest in Helen, Ga.will be reported on in the November issueof the World News.Don’t forget our Chinese take-out onOct. 13 at 6:30 p.m. If you weren’t at theSeptember meeting, call Brenda Janssonfor details at 861-8792. See you there!Submit Articles by E-mail tootownews@otowfl.comOur first lunch bunch was held onSept. 24 at Stumpknockers and all had aswell time.The next meeting will be on Oct. 18.Dues are still $10 per person.Our Oct. 22 lunch bunch excursionday will be at the Appleton Museum withlunch at Felix’s Restaurant. Hope you allcan make it.We have lots of plans being made forthe future, so please rejoin and enjoy allthe fun.ItalianAmerican ClubJerome CaudaThe first club meeting of the 2009/2010season was held on Tuesday, Sept. 1, atthe Arbor Conference Center. It was awell-attended meeting with entertainmentprovided by Vivian Brown and TheKaraoke Group. Songs were presentedacross a broad spectrum from Broadwayto pop to country; another great job byour entertainment committee.The members were presented withthe plans for a Columbus Day restaurantdinner. It will be held on Tuesday, Oct.6, at Olive Garden at 2:30 p.m. From thepreliminary count of those who plan toattend, it appears that it will be a wellattendedevent.The next planned event is the Nov. 3meeting. Members are asked to bring agift or gifts for servicemen/women. It canbe wrapped, as long as a tag is attachedsignifying contents and whether it is for aman or woman. These will be donated toOperation Shoebox for Christmas distribution.This will be in lieu of a Christmasgrab bag for members.The Christmas potluck party will be atthe December meeting. Information willbe in the next article and presented at theNovember meeting. February will have aPresident’s Day pizza party. Informationwill be available in the near future.A board meeting is scheduled for thefourth Wednesday of the month at the ArborConference Center, Suite H at 1 p.m.See you at Olive Garden on the Oct. 6.www.OnTopoftheWorldInfo.comWE’VE MOVED!SALES, PARTS AND SERVICECLUB CAR · EZ GO · PAR CARWe are residents of On Top of the World!We are your neighbors!Ocala Par Car

October 2009 The World News® 35Photo by Jean BreslinSummer spectacular guests, Luke and Kathy Mullen join hostsTish and Don Dertien in welcoming their many guests, over thesplendid array of hors d’oeuvres set out prior to evening festivitiesgetting underway.Favorite RecipesDinner ClubLuke MullenOur summer spectacular was held onSaturday, Aug. 15 at one of our club members’homes. This club activity for cameabout as a result of Tish and Don Dertienvolunteering to host the event even whilewe had suspended our normal monthlydinners for the summer; twenty diners attendedthis wonderful evening of fun andentertainment.We had this hors d’oeuvres and dessertparty, which was open to all clubmembers. As in the past, each couplewas requested to provide either two horsd’oeuvres or two dessert dishes after ourhosts knew how many couples would beattending. This step provided the opportunityto balance the number of both horsd’oeuvres and desserts.Participants started off the eveningby selecting from the approximatelytwenty different types of delicious horsd’oeuvres. The hors d’oeuvres includeda garlic cheese ball; Yuvestsi (Greek beefcasserole); cheese sticks; ham roll-ups;cheese bars; smoked salmon with chives,cream cheese, onion and olives on egg baguettes;chicken wings; chili dip; Mexicanquiche; shrimp salad; meat balls; deviledeggs, marinated shrimp; stuffed mushroomsalong with many others as well asvegetables, and various fruit and meatdishes.They were followed by a wonderfulselection of desserts that included fruitdishes, brownies, pastries, cakes, lemonmeringue pie among many others.The event was full of fun and excitingconversation. This type of activity wasnice, as some club members have notmet all other members. Everyone attendingthe event had a wonderful fun filledevening.The club periodically sponsors allmembertype evenings throughout theyear. These events are the result of fellowmembers volunteering to undertakehosting these events to accomplish thisentertaining evening.Our club is currently looking for newmembers. If you are a couple who enjoyspreparing and cooking food for othersand enjoys entertaining people in yourhome, you might consider joining ourclub. Call Luke at 304-8104 for more information.AnythingBut BlandChef Dave BlandWhat a Chef EatsBeing a Chef means that you are alwaysgoing to have food around you. Thisis something that I realized immediatelyon my first day in a kitchen in St Augustine,Fla.I remember being 16 and working inBarnacle Bills Seafood Restaurant. One ofthe things I loved about working in restaurantswas that I was privy to food thatthe customer would never see. One Sundayas I came into work, Beanie, the headcook, had something in a bag as he camein that morning. He quickly prepped itand made an amazing meal. As we wereeating the delicious feast, sitting in thedining room of the closed restaurant, hePhoto by Bob WoodsPresenting the check toSheriff Captain Tom Terrell,Commander, Southwest Districtis James Delfraisse, with BevWoods and Peggy Delfraisse.explained that he had run over the duckyesterday and decided to eat it.I recall while working at Disney, my favoritething to make for myself was neveron a menu. A four-cheese pizza toppedwith Caesar salad. Perfect as a small mealwith the combination of Caesar dressing,strong melted cheese and thin pizza crust.Until now, I never put it on a menu, buttoday you can find it on the new Tapasmenu at Candler Hills Restaurant.One evening, a fellow chef was tossingpasta in a sauté pan as flames flaredup. He quickly split it into two bowls andgrabbed some crusty bread and we satand ate his favorite dish: fried calamaritossed in a tomato basil sauce with pastaand some fresh grated Parmesan cheese.I had never seen this on a menu, but itimmediately became one of my favoritecombinations, especially with a littlecrushed red pepper tossed in the pasta. Ialso have put this on the menu at CandlerHills Restaurant, which begins Oct. 1.Don’t worry…you won’t find a road killspecial. There are some other great thingsto look for at Candler Hills Restaurant:Come join us the last Tuesday of themonth for Tapas and Martinis Around theWorld with live entertainment featuringTony Vincent’s Sounds of Time from 6 to8 p.m. Please spread the word. We wouldlike to do this and other events more frequently.Also, you won’t want to miss the newTapas Dessert Shooters menu startingOct. 1. Each dessert is just $2 or try all sixfor $10. Don’t forget Fish Friday’s, PrimeRib on Fridays and Saturdays and SundayBrunch from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.!FRAHalloweenDonationBy Bo b Wo o d sWo r l d Ne w s Wr i t e rThe Fleet Reserve Association, CitrusBranch 186 presented a check to the MarionCounty Sheriff’s Department for theirupcoming Halloween party. Presentingthe check to Sheriff Captain Tom Terrell,Commander, Southwest District is JamesDelfraisse, Branch Treasurer. Observingthe transfer of the $250 donation is BevWoods, Treasurer of the Ladies Auxiliary,Unit 186, and Peggy Delfraisse, Unit member.Each year the district sponsors a Halloweenparty in which approximately1,000 kids and parents attend. The donationwill be used for the purchase ofcandy and prizes. Jim, Bev and Peggy areOn Top of the World residents.www.OnTopoftheWorldInfo.com

36 The World News® October 2009Card Clubs & GamesMondayAfternoon BridgeMarjorie Benton &Caryl RosenbergerTuesdayNight DuplicateMarjorie BentonAug. 271: Gloria Richards; 2: Elsie Helwig; 3: HelenEshbach.Sept. 31: Marge Starrett; 2: Cleona Redman; 3: PatGolgart; 4: Alice McDaniel.Sept. 4Six Handed Game1: Clarence Lietzow; 2: Helen Foskett; 3: MarcyAskenase; 4: Vi Horton; 5: Maria France.Aug. 171: Fro Lisinski & Fran Griswold; 2: PhyllisSilverman & Pat Golgart; 3: Ida Rosendahl &Carol Thompson.Aug. 241: Ida Rosendahl & Carol Thompson; 2: PhyllisBressler & Pat; 3: Pat Holmes; 3: Pat Golgart &Marlene Floecker.Aug. 311: Carol Rosenberger & Marjorie Benton;2: Joyce Walchak & Marge Starrett; 3: IdaRosendahl & Carol Thompson.Sept. 71: Pat Holmes & Shirley Stolly; 2: Betty Morris& Fran Griswold; 3: Dick Mansfield & DorisKeathley.MondayNight BridgeGinnie Barrett & Myra ButlerAug. 101: Ginnie Barrett; 2: Walter Hicken Looper; 3:Paul Agarwal; 4: James Mahoney; Cons: HelenDe Graw.Aug. 171: Phyllis Bressler; 2: Mildred Lane; 3: PaulAgarwal; 4: Walter Hicken Looper; Cons: JoanSigafoos.Aug. 241: Agnes Weber; 2: Fran Griswold; 3: Jan Moon;Cons: Ginnie Barrett.Aug. 301: Shirley Stolly; 2: Ray Wilson; 3: Jan Moon; 4:Walter Hicken Looper Cons: Ginnie Barrett.TuesdayAfternoon BridgeAgnes LaSalaAug. 41: Ray Dietz & Mazie Millward; 2: Joe & PhyllisZwick; 3: Agnes La Sala & Carl Woodbury.Aug. 111: Gloria Richards & Carol Thompson; 2: AgnesLa Sala & Carl Woodbury.Aug. 181: Agnes La Sala & Carl Woodbury; 2: MarieWhite & Marion Wade.Aug. 251: Ray Dietz & Mazie Millward; 2: Elsie Helwig &Helen Eshbach.Sept. 11: Marie White & Marion Wade; 2: Elsie Helwig &Helen Eshbach; 3: Betty Morris & Shirley Stolly.Emergency After-HoursPhone Number236-OTOW (236-6869)We welcome new duplicate bridge playersto our game. For more information orto find a partner, call 861-5700.Aug. 41: Caryl Rosenberger and Jayne Kaske; 2: MaryCarol Geck and Doris Keathley; 3: Bruce andMarjorie Benton.Aug. 111: Bill and Ida Carlson; 2: Bill and Betty Raines;3: Mary Carol Geck and Doris Keathley.Aug. 181: Caryl Rosenberger and Jayne Kaske; 2:Ida Rosendahl and Dick Mansfield; 3: ErnieLord and Doug Miller; 4: Bruce and MarjorieBenton.Aug. 251: Bruce and Marjorie Benton; 2: Bill andIda Carlson; 3: Bill and Edith Hunter; 4: Billand Betty Raines; 5: Ida Rosendahl and DickMansfield.WednesdayAfternoon BridgeFran GriswoldJoyce Walchak is our pride and joy:We all knew she had special expertise atbridge and helping others prepare theirincome tax returns. Now we know her tobe an accomplished pianist with a verygiving heart. Our group is very proud tohave her.It was our pleasure to have HelenO’Brien, Alice McDaniel, Danny Williamsand Rosemary Seifert join us thismonth. Remember we play each Wednesdayat 12:30 p.m. Come early to get agood seat.Aug. 191: Ida Rosendahl 5890; 2: Bonnie Heinlein;3: Mary Culberson - Consolation to MargoThomasAug. 261: Ida Rosendahl 4210; 2: Phyllis Silverman; 3:Alice McDaniel; 4: Serene Rossi and Consolationto Mary CulbersonSept. 21: Betty Morris 4970; 2: Bill Mahoney; 3: JeanneReis; 4: Eleanor Giardina and Consolation toPat GolgartSept. 91: Joyce Walchak 4200; 2: Alice McDaniel; 3: FranGriswold; 4: Shirlee Stolly and Consolation toPhyllis SilvermanThursdayAfternoon BridgeMarion Turbin & Betty LeggAug. 131: Cleona Redman; 2: Marion Turbin; 3: MazieMillward.Aug. 201: Phyllis Silverman; 2: Joanne Jones; 3: PatGolgart.ThursdayNight BridgeHelen DeGraw &Ida RosendalAug. 131: Janet Becker; 2: Edith Hunter; 3: Tom Marta;Cons. Carl Woodbury.Aug. 201: Janet Becker; 2: Flo Penn; 3: Dick Mansfield;Cons. Jan Moon.Aug. 271: Tom Marta; 2: Jim Mahoney; 3: Dick Mansfield;Cons. Jan Moon.Sept. 31: Fran Griswold; 2: Ernie Lord; 3: Betty Morris;Cons. Jim Mahoney.Sept. 101: Kathie Dushary; 2: Betty Morris; 3: ArtDushary; Cons. Helen DeGraw.FridayNight BridgeJack & Mickey MartinAug. 141: Jayne Kaske; 2: Mary Carol Geck; 3: Bill Hunter;4: Caryl Rosenberger; 5: Ida Rosendahl. GrandSlam: Mary Carol Geck & Marion Turbin.Aug. 211: Myra Butler; 2: Mickey Martin; 3: IdaRosendahl; 4: Marie White; 5 (tie): Bill Hunter &Serine Rossi:.Aug. 281: Mary Carol Geck; 2 (tie): Agnes Weber &Virginia Blanchard; 3: Ginny Barrett; 4: ShirleyStolly.Sept. 41: Jayne Kaske; 2: Phyllis Bressler; 3: Mary CarolGeck; 4: Marge Benton; 5: Bruce Benton.FridayEuchre 4 FunIrene PisaniIntermediate and advanced players areall welcome, so come and join us on Fridaysat 6:15 p.m. at the Arbor ConferenceCenter, Suite A. Come one, come all.For more information, call Irene at873-4173.Aug. 141: Out of 26, Paul Agarwal had a perfect game,congratulations! 2: Nancy Kowsky; 3: JoannShea; 4: Phyllis Wall; 5: Betty Legg.Aug. 211: Out of 25, Joe Scrivo; 2: Marie Marquis; 3:Edith Kolb; 4: Joann Shea; 5: Lee Phillips.Aug. 281: Out of 28, Nancy Kowsky; 2: Hank Kolb; 3:Richard Gillette; 4: Marie Marquis; 5: EdithKolb.Sept. 41 (tie): Out of 27, Billy Swing & Nancy Kowsky;2: Irene Pisani; 3 (tie): Zane Barnett, RichardGillette & Gerry Pinter; 4 (tie): Jerry Dean, GayleArgano & Mary Bartel; 5: Rita Pinter.TuesdayNight PinochleViola HortonWe welcome all pinochle players. Nopartners are needed. Just come to the ArtRoom in the Craft Building Tuesday at5:45 pm.Aug. 4Single Deck Winners1: Vernon Uzzell; 2: Albert Novotny; 3: BettyLegg.Double/Triple Deck WinnersTables 1: James Nottingham; 2: Irene Pisani; 3:Ray Bock & Virgil Taylor.Aug. 11Single Deck Winners1: George Dertinger; 2: Millie Ferrell; 3: EdithKolb.Double/Triple Deck WinnersTables 1: Alberta Sarris, Norma Yonke & GregSkillman; 2: Ray Bock & Charlie Distler.Aug. 18Single Deck Winners1: Lois Rider; 2: Vernon Uzzell; 3: Hank Kolb.Double/Triple Deck WinnersTables 1: James Nottingham & Vi Horton; 2:Norma Yonke & Margaret Sciarrino; 3: JoeScrivo & Virgil Taylor.Aug. 25Single Deck Winners1: Jim Cunningham; 2: Andy Mark; 3: EdithKolb.Double/Triple Deck WinnersTables: 1: Alberta Sarris & Joe Sciarrino; 2: ElsieHelwig & Billy Swing; 3: Ray Bock & CharlieDistler.SaturdayNight PinochleElsie HelwigAug. 151: Audrey Bartolotta; 2: Rita Pinter; 3: GenevieveHubbard.Aug. 221: Mildred Ferrell; 2. Norma Yonke; 3: AnneJagielski.Aug. 291: Greg Skillman; 2: Jerry Pinter; 3: AnneJagielski.Sept. 51: Greg Skillman; 2: Al Novotny; 3: Dot Findlay.FridayNight EuchreJoe AskenaseAug. 14Four Handed Game1: Shirley Coe; 2: Russ Riegler; 3: MarcyAskenase.Five Handed Game1: Helen Foskett; 2: Maria France; 3: Virgil Taylor,4: Diana Riegler; 5: Vi Horton.Aug. 21Three Handed Game1: Helen Foskett; 2: Marcy Askenase; 3: ViolaHorton.Four Handed Game1: Virgil Taylor; 2: Maria France; 3: ClarenceLietzow.Aug. 28Six Handed Game1: Vi Horton; 2: Helen Foskett; 3: ClarenceLietzow; 4: Marcy Askenase; 5: Maria France.CribbageGreg SkillmanAug. 141: Alberta Sarris; 2: Craig Ehle & Greg Skillman;3: Elsie Helwig; Cons: Norma Yonke.Aug. 211: Luke Mullen; 2: Alberta Sarris; 3: NormaYonke; Cons: Sheila Howell.Aug. 281: Anne Jagielski; 2: Norma Yonke; 3: SheilaHowell; Cons: Craig Ehle.Sept. 41: Herb Postin; 2: Alberta Sarris; 3: Ray Bock;Cons: Mary Disher.

October 2009 The World News® 37GuardianAngelsBy Ma r y CulbersonThe BestMedicineBy An n e t t e Sh a r p eThere is a little angelHovering over your headWatching your every movementUntil you go to bed.From the moment you wake upTil you go to sleep at nightHe’s right there to guard youTho you’ve failed to do what’s right.Let’s appreciate our angelAnd make him proud of usLet’s rise above our failuresAnd leave our anger in the dust.There is just one small questionThat I really have to shareWhy in tarnationAm I losing all my hair?•AutumnBy Ha z e l Eh l eOf all the seasons, I confessAutumn is the one I like best.The cooler breeze is quite a treatAfter all the summer heat.Squirrels scampering here and thereGathering nuts for their winter fare.The harvest moon hanging so lowIs giving off such a radiant glow.The trees with their leaves of crimsonand goldA gorgeous sight to behold.Halloween with its trick and treatGoblins and witches roaming the street,Pumpkins with their carved out facesIn windows, on porches and otherplaces.Best of all is Thanksgiving DayWith the feasts, giving thanks and alsoto pray.Now all these things that I recallIs why I like autumn best of all.•VolunteersBy Ma r y CulbersonGod bless our volunteersThey give their time & expertiseTo make our life more funBefore we are deceased.We thank them for their timeAnd all that they do for usWe are blessed to have them hereSo we’ll never make a fuss.Ode to MyDear TeacherBy Ro b e r t J. Benson, MALooking back over half a century,Your memory looms sweeter than ever.Tall and erect, clear eyed you stoodAlert, alive, healthful and good.Elegance with chalky fingers,Warmth of your smile, how it lingers.You found a boy, angry and sad,And with your love, you made him glad.Who else but God alone can knowWhat crops by your love you did sow?As touching hearts of children dear,You were always kind, forgiving, near.It’s autumn now, late in the yearAnd as I write, I shed a tearNot in sorrow for memories dearBut in joy for your life so pure:Sharing graciously, helpful and kind,Serene and stately, gift sublime.God bless you Clare and keep you well!For the good you’ve done, He will tell.In answer to a small boy’s prayer,God sent an angel, He called Clare.•60 Great YearsBy An n e t t e Sh a r p eWhen we were wed in 49 our future wasunknown.Now, we’ve been married 60 years.My, how time has flown.Through all the years of joy and tears,We’ve memories untold,And we realize, at last, we must be gettingold.Now, contented with basics, no frills,And surrounded by potions and pills,We keep busy, not sitting still,Denying we’re over the hill.We’ve aches in back, neck and knees.It’s hard to stand a slight breeze.The memory’s not sharp as could be.Yesterday is quite vivid, today mystery.We’ve put sugar in the fridge, burned thestew,Talked of the past, reminiscing anew.After 60 great years, we know, for sure,True love lasts forevermore.www.OnTopoftheWorldInfo.comI Haven’tForgottenBy Ric h a r d Sa u m e l lI haven’t forgotten the years before wemetI haven’t forgotten the deep feelings ofregretI haven’t forgotten the lonely years IspentThinking that life was just a time toendureAnd that maybe one day I would find acure.To be lonely and empty I haven’t forgottenAnd then by a miracle my life turnedaroundAnd the birds from the branches for methey sangAnd the sky became bright and allclouds disappeared,And through its brilliance your faceshined clearTo fill my heart with such joy and musicso clear my heart began to rejoice.For twenty-five years we have shared ourlivesSome difficult times we have learned toendureAnd I hope that through it all,You feel that the good times outnumberthe difficult times of the past.I love you, longer than forever and then… one more day.November issue:Thursday, Oct. 29Laughter’s musicComes from the heart,Down deep insideWhere joy gets its start.It changes a moment,Or brightens a room,Transforming folksBy chasing their gloom.We know it’s contagious,So easy to catch.It’s a balm for the spiritNothing can match.We all love to hearIts happy sound,And follow its leadTo where joy may be found.Laughter is likeA beneficial drug,Much like a kissOr a really big hug.It’s so good for the heart,Much more than some thought.It cures human conditions betterThan any pills bought.So, enjoy life to the fullest,And, laugh a lot too.While it makes others happy,It benefits you.HandicapEquipmentHandicap equipment is loaned freeto On Top of the World residentsduring their convalescent term—walkers, crutches, canes or wheelchairs.For more information, callthe Health & Recreation Departmentat 854-8707.Temple B’nai Darom is the second oldest synagogue in Florida. A reform temple, with an active sisterhoodand brotherhood, members of the Jewish community, including interfaith families, are welcome toparticipate in the temple. Temple also has their own cemetery, B’nai Darom Gardens, which is available tomembers.Our membership drive is currently being held, offering low membership dues. This includes high holidaytickets free of charge, Jewish calendar 5770, Yahrzeit mention and participation in all Torah services.Steve Grindle Retractable Screen• Operates in conjunction with your garage door.• Motorized withremote control.• Gives privacy & heatreduction.• 80% protectionfrom UV rays.• Can operate withoutpower.• Will fit ARCHED doorways.• High quality PVC screen available in 6 attractivecolors.Free Estimates • 8 years experience • Lic & Inswww.gngretractable.comWhy wait? Call TODAY. Ask for Steve: 347-9198

38 The World News® October 2009ColoradoRockiesPart Two of TwoBy Bo b Wo o d sWo r l d Ne w s Wr i t e rOur tour manager was like a walking,living encyclopedia. He had vast knowledgeof everywhere we went and thensome. We saw where the Colorado Riverformed in the Colorado Rocky NationalPark and witnessed the expanse of theriver as we headed towards Grand Junction.I thought the temperatures in Coloradowould be a lot cooler than those inFlorida. Wrong! It was actually hotter inColorado than here at home. At GrandJunction, the thermometer rose to 97 degrees,but the humidity only rose to 11%.Hot is hot, no matter what!I, along with others on the tour,thought the Colorado Monument wouldbe a let down after what we have seen sofar in the Colorado Rockies. Boy, were wewrong.The monument is a masterpiece of erosion.The erosion process over countlessyears has created beautiful rock formationsas the softer and looser sandstoneis either washed or blown away leavingawesome rock formations within manycanyons.The great Grand Junction area is protectedby high plateaus and the NationalMonument with its naturally sculptedrock formations encompassing some 32square miles rising over 2,000 feet abovethe Grand Valley.Departing the western area of Colorado,we headed towards a famous miningarea hidden in the San Juan Mountains.Our destination was Silverton, a smallmining town which is now a national historiclandmark.Our objective in this mining town wasto board the train of the famous Silverton/Emergency After-HoursPhone Number236-OTOW (236-6869)Durango Railroad for a ride to Durango.Touring this mining town included manyVictorian buildings most of which wereconstructed between 1882 and 1910.Then it was “all aboard” this historicnarrow-gauge railroad for our trip to Durango.The train was one of the highlightsof the tour of the Trains of the ColoradoRockies as this train is an 1881 coal-firedsteam-powered locomotive built to haulgold and silver ore from the neighboringmines in the Silverton area to the mainrailhead at Durango. Today, the trainhauls passengers through the awestruckmountains running alongside the roaringAnimas River.No stop in Durango would be completewithout a stop at Mesa Verde NationalPark, the only park strictly dedicated toancestral human habitat. About 1,400years back before Europeans discoveredAmerica, a group of Indians known asAnasazi (this is derived from a Navajoword sometimes translated as “ancientforeigners”) occupied this area. Manytribes in the Four Corners area claimMesa Verde as their ancestral home; theancient people now are called AncestralPuebloans.Basically, these ancestral people werecliff dwellers creating stone communitiesin sheltered alcoves in the canyon walls.There are approximately 600 cliff dwellingsin the park but not all are accessibleto the public. The largest of the dwellingsor communities is Cliff Palace, secondis Long House and third being namedSpruce Tree House.It is believed that Spruce Tree Housewas constructed between 1200 and 1276A.D. and contains 114 rooms. Those incharge believe this house was home toaround 100 people.Departing Durango, the trip made itsway towards Colorado Springs with a stopat the Royal Gorge Railroad with a spectaculartwo-hour ride traveling throughthe Royal Gorge and under the highestsuspension bridge, which spans the gorge1,053 feet above the train tracks. What asight, gushing waters and sheer canyonwalls while at the same time dozens ofrafters fought the rapids in the ArkansasRiver.This train was powered by an old diesellocomotive and the train even hadsome glass domed passenger cars onceused in Alaska between Anchorage andFairbanks by cruise ships. It was a fantastic,scenic ride.Photo by Bob WoodsRock formations in Colorado’s National Monument depicting theforces of erosion over centuries. This rock formation is titled “cokeovens,” which are a series of colorful rock domes created by thenatural sculpting forces of wind, water and ice.Our last full day of adventures was atrip to the top of Pikes Peak via the CogRailroad and then onto the Garden of theGods. The Pikes Peak train ride was great.What a ride, what scenery. This cog railwayis the world’s highest reaching an elevationof 14,110 feet.Katharine Lee Bates, a professor fromWellesley College, made her way to thesummit of Pikes Peak after many gruelingdays on horseback and she described theviews and vista seen in a poem that allhave heard. In fact, many years later, herpoem was accompanied by music: “Americathe Beautiful.”Departing Pikes Peak, we headed tothe Garden of the Gods, which is a picturesqueplace to visit with all the rockformations. There were many formationswith different names but the only one Icould visually see was the Balanced Rock,it was obvious a huge rock sitting by asmall area on another.All in all, this trip was a trip of a lifetime.All but the Pikes Peak Cog Railroadhad open gondola cars so folks wantingto take pictures could stand or sit in theopen.Photo by Bob WoodsA plant that is not indigenous to Florida is growing like a weed at HazelSchulz’s house. Elephant Ears are growing right in her front yard; infact, this plant is over eight feet in height and flowering. Hazel receivedthis plant from her daughter last year. Elephant Ears are considered atropical plant and can reach eight feet tall in the tropics but in northernregions, they are considered annuals, reaching a height of two to threefeet.Car Decals IssuedCustomer Service8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday - FridayBring your car, ID card, auto registration and $7.Are you prepared forhurricane season?Ontopoftheworldinfo.com hasa Hurricane Preparedness sectionwith links to printable trackingmaps and preparedness checklistsand other handy information.

October 2009 The World News® 39For SaleAttention Train Buffs: Books depicting historyof locomotives and trains from steamthrough diesel, like new. Cost over $600,asking $175 or best offer. 854-6737.Bedroom Furniture: dresser -large 5 ft, 7-drawer, light knotty pine$150. Blanket chest, teak wood4’x18”x15”high. Only $225. Can deliverwithin the community. 547-1469.Blinds: Four white wood-look Venetianblinds for 48” x 62” windows, ideal for lanai.622-2255.Books: Current large print book club mysteries.$5 each. Call Howard at 854-1619.Books: Many large print and regular, onceread. 854-4365Bowling Balls: Two 14 pound and case,$25. 291-1464.China Closet: Large two-piece rosewoodwith decorative carvings and glass doors.Can deliver within the community. Call 547-1469.Curio Cabinet: Oak, five glass shelves, 6’high, asking $100. 854-9785, leave message.Desk: oak large modern with mail hutch$375. Can deliver within the community.547-1469.Estate Sale: Home furnishings, large chinacabinet, piano, pull out dining table, endand cocktail tables, table top Singer sewingmachine, Schwinn exercise bike, golf cart,couches, chairs, TV’s. Oct. 2 and 3, 9 a.m.to 5 p.m., 8471 SW 91st Street, or call 804-9408.For Visually Impaired: Clarity Video Magnifier,attached monitor and camera, excellentcondition. 873-4130.Golf Cart: Club Car 48 volt, new batteries,high-speed motor, enclosure, excellentcondition. 237-9523.Golf Cart: Four passenger Club Car, newTrojan batteries, all accessories, like new.873-8600.Golf Clubs: Two sets ladies clubs withhead covers; putters, golf bags, woods 1-7,irons 3-9, wedges PW-SW-LOB, good condition,best offer. 873-2133.Golf Clubs: Matched set O’Donnell TriumphTriple Play, bag included, $125.Matched set Pro Touch 604, bag included,excellent condition, $145. 873-9009.Living Room Furniture: sofa table,modern light oak. $95. Largefolding Teak table. Folds downto 8” wide. Open 63”x34”, $275.Recliner - modern black leatherwith ottoman, $225. Table 36” roundoak with two Teak chairs soft seats,$275. Can deliver within the community.547-1469.Misc. Items: All-in-one fax, copier andphone, crocheted bedspread, tablecloth,assorted doilies. 854-7417.Misc. Items: Leaf blower; two pairs cloggingshoes size 7- 7 ½; large table organ;space saver treadmill, folds upright, fouryears old; ladies 6-speed bicycle. All excellentcondition. 237-8864.Misc. Items: Nativity set, 12” wood andmoss stable, figures and animals, $10;sleeping bag, $5; Prince Pro Tour tennisbag, $10; ten pound bowling ball with bag,$10; new bowling shoes, size 8, $5; 3’ fiberoptic tree with red poinsettias, $10; 4’ fiberoptic Christmas tree with lights, $10. 291-7670.Misc. Items: Pickleball paddle, usedtwice, paid $50, asking $25. Square danceclothes; skirts, blouses, petticoats, pettipants,size medium, $3 each. Two tennisrackets, $5 and $25. 291-7670.Patio Enclosure: Includes knee walls,screening, sliding windows, shades and36” door. Fits 9 x 18 lanai. Like new, $300.861-9391.Speakers: Two Acoustic Research 98LS,10-1/2” deep, 15-1/2” w x 29-1/2” h. Originalcost $1,000, make offer. 854-6737Tag Sale: Oct. 3, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Misc.,household, ladies bike, etc. 8883-B SW 94Lane (Friendship Village).Tag Sale: Oct. 6, 7 and 8, 8 a.m. to noon.8533-A SW 93rd Pl.Tag Sale: Friday, Oct. 9 and Saturday, Oct.Golf Cart BatteriesWe Do Repairs & Service At Your HomeClassified SectionDEADLINE: noon on the 13th of the month. If the deadline falls on a weekend, then it’s noonon the Friday before.FOR SALE, WANTED AND LOST/FOUND ADS: There is no charge to residents as long as it is notof a business nature. There is a $500 limit on FOR SALE items. Items valued at more than$500 (i.e. golf carts) may be listed, but price will not accompany the ad. Auto, apartment,home, timeshare and real estate ads WILL NOT be accepted. Ads will appear once unlessrenewed in writing.SERVICE ADS: Will be accepted from residents and non-residents. A three-line minimum (21words) rate is $20; four lines (28 words) is $25 and five lines (35 words) is $30. A six-monthrate is also available; call 854-0248 or e-mail otownews@otowfl.com for more information.PAYMENT: Prepayment is required and checks should be made payable to Palm Acre RealEstate/The World News. Send ad and payment to The World News, 9850 S.W. 84th Court,Suite 300, Ocala, FL 34481.OTHER: Ads can be e-mailed to otownews@otowfl.com or left in the mailbox next to thePressroom door (in Friendship Commons next to Customer Service).10, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Christmas decorations,golf bag with clubs and a bit of everythingelse. 9424-A SW 97th Lane (CrescentRidge I).TV: Toshiba 27” color; perfect condition -$75. 390-2359.ServicesAlterations by Betty: Alterations by appointmentonly. 50 years’ experience. APine Run resident. Call Betty at 237-9909.Alterations by Ernestine: Alterations, experienced.On Top of the World resident.Call 861-0259.Alterations / Tailor / Curtains / Draperies:Pick-up at your home weekly. To schedulean appointment, call Diana at 401-0076.Appliance, A/C & Heat Repairs. Electrical& plumbing. Experienced and honest. CallTom Parker (On Top of the World resident)anytime at 873-1297.Bob’s Screening Service: Garage doorscreens, window screens, porch enclosurescreens. We re-vinyl windows. Completerescreening service. Free estimates. 352-586-8459, Bob.Carpet Cleaning: Countryside Chem-Dry,serving On Top of the World residents fornine years. Dry in hours, not days. 10 percentoff first-time clients. 307-4100.Carpet Cleaning Specials: 2 rms/ $65, 3rms/$79, 4 rms/$99; 2 rms carpet powerre-stretching/$99; 300 sq ft. tile & groutcleaned/$99. Your neighborhood carpet &tile cleaning specialists. (352) 516-3565,Pro Carpet & Tile, family operated.Cat and/or House Sitting Services for OnTop of the World residents. Dependable,trustworthy and affordable. Referencesprovided upon request. Grammy Sharon,694-4853.Cat Boarding and Sitting provided by lovingexperienced Cat Nanny. On Top of theWorld resident. Call 854-8589.C.A.T. Woodworking: Crown molding,chair railing and cabinet drawer slides professionallyinstalled. We build and repairfurniture. Free estimates, LLC and insured.Call Tom, 288-6148.Cleaning by Evelyn Lee: I do windows,deep cleaning, move outs. Lic. #A27450 &insured. 629-0855. www.sunshinecleaningocala.com.Computer help is just around the corner!Call Doorstep Techs at 351-TECH (8324)or visit us on the web at www.doorsteptech.com.Computer Repair: Hardware/software repairs,virus/spyware removal, networking,consulting & training. Call Troy’s ComputerClinic at 817-2834.Experienced Licensed Massage Therapist:Swedish, deep tissue and faceliftmassage. On Top of the World resident.(352) 237-7042.Hair care in your home: Licensed, experiencedbeautician comes to you. Full service.Call Cathy, PCA, resident, 237-3347.Service homebound.Handy-Helper: driveways painted, lightlandscaping, wash windows, shampoocarpets; anything you need. On Top of theWorld resident. 291-6964.Handyman at your service: hubby forrent for “honey do” projects. Plus computerrepair and upgrades. Golf cart repair andmaintenance. Call Gene at 207-1295.Handyman: Kruman Services, Inc. Licensedand insured. Remodeling, repairs,replacements and preventive maintenance.Call Daniel at 361-4055.Handyman Services by Oden Inc. Lowand fair prices for any type of home repair,remodeling, landscape maintenance, pressurewashing and gutter cleaning. Lic & Ins.For free estimates, call: 207-5930.Help-U-Fix-It! We do honey “do’s” and oddjobs! Installations, repairs, renovations,maintenance. Keep up your properties. Call(352) 694-3366.Horseback Riding Lessons: Grandkidsbored? Safe, clean, close (5 min. from OnTop of the World), 30 years exp. 812-0493.HouseCall Senior Home Care offers hourlyservices such as housekeeping, laundry,meal preparation, transportation, familyrespite. Lic. #231040, bonded & insured.(352) 873-0721.Ironing: clean & on hangers. $2.25 eachpiece. 854-7517 (Tuesdays, Wednesdaysand Thursdays).Laminated wood floor installation: Qualitywork at reasonable rates. Free estimates.I am a resident. Call Bob at 237-7452.Landscaping: Beautify your yard andhome! Trimming, weeding, edging, pressurewash driveways and gutters, washwindows and general maintenance. On Topof the World resident. Steve at 237-5338.Massage Therapy: in home massage forpain management & relaxation. By localmassage school instructor Greg Sharko.Fla. Lic. MA31293. 390-3653.New Grout Sealer: ends dirty grout problems,locks in color, seals out dirt and stains.No more scrubbing with harsh cleaners.Lifetime warranty. Free inspections, no obligation.Pro Carpet & Tile, (352) 516-3565.Notary Services and Signing Agent: Willcome to your home. Bonded, insured. Reasonablerates. Call Kathylee at 861-6965.On Top of the World resident.Painting by Ben Travis: $99 per roomspecial. One coat of any pastel color in anyroom. $99 includes Sherwin Williams Best“Duration.” Clean, reliable service by Lic. &ins. contractor. 30 yrs. exp. & referenceslist. Free est. 620-5370.Painting by Bruce LLC: 38 years’ experience.Free estimates. Interior, exterior,staining, drywall repair, pressure washing,specializing in repaints. Licensed, insured.(352) 546-4553.Driver Safety ProgramSave money on your car insurance;classes monthly.For information, call Joe Briggs at237-2971.Painting by Frank the Painter: Free estimates,interior painting, specializing incolors, quality service, affordable prices,30 years’ experience and licensed, fall specials.237-5855Painting by Johnson’s Painting Services:Reliable, 15 year’s exp. Lic & Ins.Please call for a fair and reasonable estimate:207-6620.Painting, landscaping, gutter cleaning,windows, car wash or detail, raking leaves.You name it, I can clean it! Call Fred at 369-8653 (On Top of the World resident).Pipe leak damage your home? Whatnext? Call us first; Right Side Claim Advisors888-779-6895.Pressure Washing: “Don’s” Free estimates.Remove mildew from driveways,porches, patios, walkways and clean thegutters. On Top of the World resident. 873-6225.Pressure Washing: house or driveways.Call On Top of the World resident, Okey.Free estimate 237-6637.Steve’s Handyman Service: Doors, shelving,general carpentry. On Top of the Worldresident. Call Steve at 854-4927Transportation: I’ll drive you to local appointments,grocery shopping, errands andmore. Joan at 237-8240.Transportation: Personalized door-todoortransportation to airports, cruise ports,doctor appointments, shopping. Call Betty,861-1163.WantedBuying all types of items: Furniture,glassware, jewelry, gold, guns, tools, militaryitems, fishing gear, old trains, sterlingsilver, automobiles, statues, figurines & golfcarts. Call Marty 274-3178.Guns: On Top of the World resident interestedin buying guns, new, old, any condition.854-2555.Wanted: Someone to make a CD from anotherCD. 237-8864.Tired of looking atyour outdatedpopcorn ceiling?• Popcorn ceiling removal - clean,quick and surprisingly affordable• Modernize your home byremoving your outdated popcornceiling• State licensed and insured• We also do quality drywallrepairs large or smallHave popcornremoved from entirehome and receive$50 OFFFree estimates,call today!352-812-32986 Volt Batteries & 8 Volt BatteriesBest Prices / Call Us LastMotors Too* Plus tax & EPADelivered & Installed Free804-0722We also sell preowned golf carts & tiresGUARANTEED 2 WEEK DELIVERY

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