October 2009 - On Top of the World Communities Info

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