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Community News Kenneth D. Colen Publisher July is shaping up to be a great month! We are looking forward to a wonderful Patriotic Celebration on Tuesday, July 4, at Circle Square Commons again this year, especially since the drought has begun to abate. The event begins at 5 p.m. and includes three great bands, food trucks, grilled goodies and ice cream at Mr. B’s Big Scoop Ice Cream, and the day’s most popular conclusion – fireworks at 9 p.m. The kiosk will also be open to sell beer, wine, sodas and bottled water. Parking lots open at 4 p.m.

The State of Real Estate

Demand for new active adult housing remains very strong in 2017. New home sales continue at a brisk pace. Indigo is selling very well and the new phase expansion is approximately 30 percent complete. We expect to have a new model center opening in the fall. Stay tuned as we have several nice surprises in store. Windsor is down to four lots and several move in ready homes. It is the same story in Renaissance Park with zero lots and only seven move in ready homes in varying stages. Providence is continuing to be very popular as well. Residents in Crescent Ridge will soon see construction activity south of SW 98th Street Road and to the west as we begin construction of a new phase later this summer. Once infrastructure is completed, the plan is to build 115 detached single-family homes and cottages that offer maintenance-free living.

Patriotic Weekend By Bob Woods World News Writer Independence Day festivities begin on Saturday, July 1, at 7 p.m. when the Ditchfield Family Patriotic Show will take center stage at Circle Square Cultural Center. Celebrate America with the Ditchfields as they present a tribute to the rich musical heritage of our country. To purchase tickets, stop by the Circle Square Cultural Center ticket office at 8395 SW 80th Street or go online to csculturalcenter.com. Also on Saturday, July 1, enjoy live entertainment with Mark Raisch at The Town Square, from 6 to 9 p.m. As always, this is free and

open to the public. Mark Raisch is an accomplished singer and entertainer who has been providing entertainment across the country for the past 20 years. Mark has a beautiful voice along with plenty of humor. On Tuesday, July 4, the annual Patriotic Celebration & Firework Display will be held at The Town Square at Circle Square Commons. The event is open to the public. Residents must show their resident I.D. for free parking; all others will be charged $5 per carload. The parking lots will be closed to

all traffic including golf carts and foot traffic until 4 p.m. A reminder, there’s no table saving. Patriotic events, dancing, music and more will take place, from 5 to 9 p.m. Three bands are scheduled to entertain: Norman Lee Schaffer, Second Slice and Mpire. There will be food vendors and fun for all ages with face painters and much more! At 9 p.m., get ready to see a spectacular array of fireworks (rumored to be the biggest in Marion County!). Be prepared for loud booms and bangs as this 30-minute display lights up the sky. This is a popular community event and keeps getting bigger and bigger every year! Come out and celebrate – it will be fantastic. Happy Birthday America!

Resales Too

Another sign of a robust local economy and a healthy community is the steady pace of resales. A quick check of On Top of the World Real Estate of Marion’s tracking system shows that prices are trending 14.7 percent higher over May 2016. Total number of resale homes closed over May 2016 is nearly double.

The Town Square

We look forward to once again hosting one of the area’s largest Fourth of July celebrations and fireworks display. For your entertainment enjoyment, the bands Mpire, Second Slice and Norman Lee Schaffer will rock The Town Square. Food trucks will be available for your dining pleasure. The kiosk will provide beer, wine, soft drinks and water for purchase. Cool off with ice cream, smoothies, sweet treats and more at Mr. B’s Big Scoop Ice Cream. Services honoring our country’s military branches will kick off the event. Please keep in mind that gates open promptly at 4 p.m. As a reminder, pedestrian and/or golf cart traffic to Circle Square Commons is not permitted until 4 p.m. On Top of the World and Stone Creek residents may park for free with a resident I.D. and non-residents will be charged $5 per carload. Entertainment on The Town Square during the month of July includes Mark Raisch, Get The Funk Band, Mark Zauss and The Z Street Band, TC & Sass and Power Play Band. Come out and dance the night away every Friday and Saturday, from 6 to 9 p.m. Every Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., come out and support the Farmer’s Market. Fresh produce, seafood, orchids, plants, crafts, baked good and much more are available. See you there!

Circle Square Cultural Center

On Saturday, July 1, America’s most versatile family ensemble will take you on an uplifting and unforgettable journey through 250 years of great American music, singing favorites from different eras all along the way! Celebrate America with the Ditchfields as they present a tribute to the rich musical heri-

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Dr. Dominic D’Agostino, IHMC Live Lecture on “Metabolic Therapies” on Tuesday, Aug. 8.

Spectacular Summer Science Series By Margaret Spontak The line-up of science-focused series at Master the Possibilities in July and August is truly remarkable. What better way to showcase the terms “Old School, New School” than showcasing breakthroughs in everything from military radar systems to cutting-edge medical cancer therapies? The Innovations in Science Series begins with a lecture on “Graphene Nano Science” (Saturday, July 15) with visiting scholar John H. Hankinson from Georgia Technology Research Institute (GTRI). Hankinson spent his graduate work at Georgia Tech exploring how to use graphene in new and different ways. Over the past decade there has been a great deal of interest in graphene, a two-dimensional allotrope of carbon with exceptional mechanical and electrical properties. Its outstanding mobility, minimal size, and mechanical stability make it an appealing material for use in next generation electronic devices. Be sure to also ask Hankinson about his work on green energy and Mars technology. That same afternoon, July 15, hear Bob Zannelli discuss “Nucle-

ar Power: A Blessing or a Curse?” What a great double-header science Saturday! The Innovations in Science Series continues with Astrophysicist Jerry Heines presenting classes on “Exploring the Science Behind Medical Diagnostic Imaging” (Wednesday, Aug. 2) and “Radar Systems” (Wednesday, Aug. 23). Heines designed a number of products for defense and space. Many of his designs continue to fly in space today and are integrated into advanced military systems such as Patriot, Global Hawk, Longbow, Black Hawk and many more. The latter part of his career was spent traveling globally discussing the use of high tech solutions to address various enemy threats. Then IHMC Research Scientist Kristy Hollingshead shares “How Social Media Communications Can Signal Mental Health Concerns” (Thursday, Aug. 24). Hollingshead hopes this research will help provide earlier assessment and treatment of patients in areas such as Alzheimer’s, depression and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). If you have not participated in

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the Institute for Human and Mechanical Cognition (IHMC) lecture series at Master the Possibilities, there is still time. Two taped lectures with discussion, “No Such Thing as Non-Specific Back Pain” (Tuesday, July 11) and “Darwinian Medicine” (Tuesday, July 25), are followed by a live lecture with Dr. Dominic D’Agostino on Metabolic Therapies (Tuesday, Aug. 8). D’Agostino shares how intermittent fasting and ketone supplementation can starve tumor cells and suppress cancer growth. Summer is such a good time to step indoors and see a thrilling movie. Why not try one or more from the Science Fiction Film Series beginning on Tuesday, July 25? Elaine Smith shares the details on each movie and then Dr. Marty Hoffert follows with a Wednesday discussion on the science behind the films. Call (352) 861-9751 for a list of the movies. If you have not heard, Great Courses are back at Master the Possibilities. Leona and Robert Vlacancich facilitate a lively discussion after a 30-minute video on “The Inexplicable Universe” (Mondays, July 3 and 10). Delve into science with no tests, no homework - just mind-blowing discoveries delivered by top shelf scientists in your own backyard. Go to MasterthePossibilities.org for details.

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Is It Legal? Gerald Colen & Rachel Wagoner [email protected] [email protected] DO be aware of the many telephone scams that are now being used in order to get personal private information from you. One is the offer of a free vacation. These almost always involve high-pressure tactics to get you to sign up and provide credit card information. If you get a phone call and the caller offers you a free vacation for whatever the reason, hang up the phone and do not discuss anything further with the caller. Loan scams are another one. One way they work is that the caller says he/she is calling to discuss a $250,000 loan or any loan amount for that matter that you are being offered. Think about that. Someone is going to call you on the phone and offer you a loan out of the blue? Please! If the caller leaves a message, don’t return the call. If the caller reaches you because you answer the phone, as soon as you hear him/her speak about a loan being offered, hang up. They’ll call

back but don’t answer! You should never provide your credit card information over the telephone, unless you’ve made the call to some company that you trust from the start. DON’T be afraid to hang up or disconnect your smartphone when someone calls you and asks for personal and private information. Sometimes when someone calls us, we feel we should be polite and speak with the caller. Then, once they start with their “pitch” we don’t know what to do. Well, “what to do” is hang up the phone. I think it actually takes courage to do that. It may be easier to keep speaking to someone with the thought that you can reason with him or her especially if the caller is yelling at you or is demanding that you pay some money immediately with a credit card. These scammers are not stupid. They know how to intimidate you no matter how smart and savvy you are. Just hang up the phone. As I said, it takes courage; but learn to say no and learn to hang up the phone. At this time, I want to switch gears and address homestead. Many of us think of homestead

only in terms of the homestead exemption we get when we file for it with the homestead office in the county where we reside. However, there are other aspects of homestead. I can’t go into great depth in a column like this but will discuss an additional aspect of homestead. Homestead also means that the homestead owner’s property is protected from the claims of creditors, such as credit card debts or lawsuit judgments. Of course, if we have a mortgage, or if we have work done by laborers on our homestead, then if we fail to pay that kind of debt, our homestead is not protected. Yet, our homestead is indeed protected from judgments that might be entered against us if we are sued for something such as an automobile accident. Also, our homestead is even protected from claims for reimbursement for Medicaid benefits. In other words, the common fear that “Medicaid” will take my home is baseless. Medicaid will not and cannot take your home because it’s your homestead and is a protected asset under the law of the State of Florida. Since I am on homestead matters, let me also discuss how you

should hold the title to your homestead property. It should be in your name alone or, if you are married, in your and your spouse’s name. I know that many folks want to add someone else to their homestead – maybe a child or close relative. Now, if the child or close relative does not live with you, then obviously, your homestead is not the child’s or relative’s homestead. What does that mean? It means that if that other person has judgments against them, your homestead may not be as protected as you need it to be. Think very carefully about adding anyone’s name to your homestead. Our law office does not recommend you add someone to your homestead unless that someone is going to actually live in the home with you. Please keep that in mind. What about transferring your homestead to a child in order to protect the homestead from being seized for payment of debts or even from Medicaid obligations? Please understand what I’ve been trying to say here. Your homestead is a protected asset. In fact, it’s the single most protected asset you can have here in Florida. That’s why I believe you should leave it in your name or names, alone. Why mess with that kind of protection? Gerald R. Colen and Rachel M. Wagoner, Law Offices of Colen and Wagoner, P.A., are attorneys and members of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys. This column is only intended to present fact situations that may be of interest; and it does not, nor is it intended to provide legal advice. You should always consult your own attorney for legal advice. Mr. Colen may be reached via email at [email protected] or Ms. Wagoner at [email protected]. In Ocala, the law office is located in Suite 11 at Circle Square Commons.

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The World News All Around Our World Lynette Vermillion (352) 236-OTOW (6869) [email protected]

Happy Independence Day! We are looking forward to our sixth year of having our very own fireworks display to celebrate this momentous occasion. Be sure to check out all the fun events planned at Circle Square Commons for the evening leading up to the fireworks. A delicious barbecue with libations is planned for the patio at The Club at Candler Hills where you will have a front row seat to view the fireworks. Since the holiday falls on a Tuesday, Customer Service will be closed in observance of Independence Day. As we observe the Fourth of July, please stay safe and have fun celebrating the independence and freedoms we enjoy. Don’t forget to check out all the activities planned for the month. See the calendar insert in this (and every) issue of the World News or go to otowinfo.com and click on “Activity Info” and then click on “Calendar.” Once there, just click the date for what is happening on that day and click on any event for more details.

Customer Service

The Customer Service office is closed the third Wednesday of every month from noon to 1 p.m., which falls on Wednesday, July 19, this month. Customer Service may be reached at (352) 236-OTOW (6869) or [email protected] Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or in person by visiting Suite 200, in Friendship Commons, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you reach our voicemail during normal business hours, please know that we are helping others and will get back to you as quickly as possible.

Golf Carts

I know many residents are enjoying visits from their family and friends this summer, which may include younger guests. Please be mindful of the rules, “Each operator of a golf cart must be at least 15 years of age …” Each year, we witness young children driving golf carts around the community, and we urge you to be aware of

how dangerous this could be in the event of an accident. Operators of the carts provided by the Candler Hills Golf Course or the On Top of the World Golf Course must have a valid driver’s license.

Golf Courses

After a recent incident, just a reminder to our residents that the golf courses are not meant to be used for practice play after hours, they are not walking/fitness trails, nor are they meant for dog walking or bicycling. Please do not use the golf course as a cut through to The Club at Candler Hills or Candler Hills Community Center. These types of activities are prohibited on the golf course.

Inspecting Your Gutters

If you have gutters, please check them on a regular basis and keep them clean of debris. It is especially important to do so after each leaf season. If you don’t clean them out regularly, the gutters could become weighted down with leaves, acorns, branches, etc. and clog the downspouts. If we have a heavy rain, this could result in the gutter pulling from the roof and possibly taking the soffit and fascia with it. Clogged gutters can also be a source of a serious roof leak, as the water backs up and penetrates behind shingles. Please take a few minutes periodically to visually inspect them. If you are unable to clean them out yourself, you may contact Customer Service for a list of handymen who have provided insurance to work in the community.

Wildlife

I’ve had several residents report that their neighbors are feeding wildlife. I wanted to take a moment to remind you that we encourage you to avoid feeding wildlife such as rodents, crows, ducks, gulls, raccoons, deer, squirrels or coyotes. Wildlife is meant to be wild. Feeding wildlife can lead to a number of serious problems as shared on the USDA Wildlife Damage Management website: • Human food is not healthy for wild animals, and they do not need food from humans to survive. Wild animals have specialized diets, and they can become malnourished or die if fed the wrong foods. Also, animals cannot distinguish food from wrappers or

foil and can get sick eating these items. • Feeding leads to public health concerns. Too many animals in one place can increase the chance of disease transmission to people and among other wildlife. • Animals accustomed to people often lose their fear of people and can become aggressive. Those that become too aggressive may have to be destroyed to protect people and property. • Some fowl can drop as much as one pound of feces a day, so please don’t feed the birds! You can help keep animals wild by keeping the following tips in mind: • Do not encourage wildlife by feeding or leaving food for them. • Don’t allow bird food to ac-

The Lodge at Candler Hills Sandy Curtis (352) 387-9508 [email protected] Candler Hills resident I.D. cards are coded to open the pool gate at 9 a.m. and turn off at dusk every day. A safety switch has been installed at the gate entrance for easy access to exit the pool area. Pool rules are the same across property; children under the age of 15 may not swim until noon. This is a swim at your own risk, with no pool monitors, area. The cabanas have been installed

cumulate on the ground as this attracts rodents and raccoons. • Don’t place food scraps in gardens or compost bins, and use a closed compost bin. • Keep pet food and water containers indoors, especially at night. • If you have fruit trees, harvest or dispose of fruit when it is ripe as this attracts rodents and raccoons. • Use durable plastic trash containers with tight-fitting lids. • Enjoy viewing wildlife at a distance. Respect their space and remember they are wild animals that should stay wild. Have a safe and wonderful summer and don’t forget to stay hydrated and apply sunscreen. by the pool and look great. We hope you will stop by and check them out for yourself. Enjoy a private area to sit and relax while reading or just enjoying the day. A New Year’s Eve party will be held at The Lodge at Candler Hills; more information to come. This is a once-a-year event that you don’t want to miss. We can be reached at (352) 3879508 or [email protected]. Our address is 8575 SW 87th Circle, Ocala, Florida. Hours of operation are as follows: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. We always have an attendant available to answer any questions you may have.

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The World News Candler Connection Debra Keirn

Wednesday, June 21 was the first day of summer, and the ice cream social at The Lodge at Candler Hills was a great way to kick off the summer! 240 residents enjoyed an afternoon tasting of a variety of ice cream flavors and toppings, and ice cream sodas. Gates Landry provided the musical entertainment. All enjoyed an afternoon of good music and socializing. Thank you to John Bain and Peggy Janisch and to all of the volunteers from Candler Hills who made this event a success. As of June 6, approximately 50 Candler Connection shirts have been sold and ordered. Please contact Diane Podkomorski at (352) 875-9923 or John Podkomorski at (352) 875-9890 to order your shirt. Samples of the shirts were available at Trivia Night and at the ice cream social. There are currently 239 members on the Candler Hills Facebook site. Instructions on how to join the Facebook group are outlined in “The Happenings.” A volunteer list has been added to the Candler Connection website. Thank you Richard Steinfeldt and Darryl Kenyon for all of your setup expertise and for making the sites “user friendly.” John Podkomorski and Jeff Gordon are working on a new database, which will give access to a master resident spreadsheet. Technically inclined coordinators will input data into the database. This is a work in progress, and more information will be supplied whenever the entire process is perfected. The next potluck dinner is on Tuesday, Oct. 24 at The Lodge at Candler Hills. More information

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Candler Hills residents enjoying an ice cream social presented by the Candler Connection Social Club. will be forthcoming. Please reserve Sunday, Oct. 29 for the fifth annual picnic at the pavilion behind the Recreation Center. Volunteers are needed as grillers, servers, and, of course, to set up and clean up. Please contact John Bain if you are interested in helping with this event and/or add your name to the list of volunteers

on the Candler Connection website. To update you on the speaker series, Phil Hisey will speak on “Preparing Your Yard for Fall” and we hope to be able to have the new food and beverage manager speak on Thursday, Oct. 19, Bridgewater Park and Canterfield of Ocala on Tuesdays, Nov. 7 and 14, and hopefully Sheriff Billy Woods sometime

in December. All will speak at 3 p.m. at The Lodge at Candler Hills on the scheduled days. The next Candler Connection board meeting will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 1 at 2:30 p.m. at the Candler Hills Community Center. There will be no board meeting in July. Happy summer to all of you. See you around the community.

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Avalon Social Group members selecting their meal from the varieties shared.

Avalon Social Group Marie Roppel On Monday, May 8, approximately 40 members of the Avalon Social Group gathered for the traditional potluck dinner. In addition to food, items were collected for Operation Shoebox. Collections for this organization will continue on a regular basis. On Monday, June 12, another potluck took place in the Arbor Conference Center. Following the meal, speakers from CERT and the Community Patrol spoke about the importance of both organizations. There was also a 50/50 raffle, which supports the supplies needed and special events during the year.

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Bernina Express By Bob Woods World News Writer Generally, men still like their play toys from their childhood years but when women and males fall in love with the same thing then it must be an extremely fantastic subject or experience. This held true when a group of residents boarded the Bernina Express, a narrow gauge railroad in the Italian city of Tirano for a trip through Switzerland’s Engadin Alps to St. Moritz. The Bernina Express is not a high-speed train; it is slow as it traverses through some of the most awesome countryside views. The Bernina line, along with the Albula line on the Bernina Express’ route was jointly declared a World Heritage Site in 2008. The Bernina Express is a four-hour railroad journey across 196 bridges, through 55 tunnels traveling across the Bernina Pass at 7,391 feet above sea level. The Bernina Express shares the same route from Tirano to St. Moritz with its sister train, the Glacier Express. The route taken by our group was from Tirano to St. Moritz taking less than two hours. The train crossed the famous Landwasser Viaduct from mountainside to mountainside where many of the train’s publicity photos are taken. The train runs also around the famous Brusio Spiral Viaduct where many more publicity photos are taken. The group had their own coach at the end of the train and at times, in particularly at the Spiral Viaduct, you could see our coach going in one direction and the electrified train’s engine and the beginning of the coach cars going in another. This was also the case in many of the hairpin turns ascending to the highest point on the trip and descending down the mountains into a town just before St. Moritz. An awesome trip. This was a train ride of all train rides. The Bernina Express railway is the highest in the Alps. It has been reported that the Bernina Express along with the Glacier Express are one on the most scenic train rides in Europe.

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Bernina Express is a narrow gauge railroad. The Bernina line was built between 1908 and 1910 and operated until the 1940s when it was acquired by another railway. The Bernina Express uses seven percent gradients to negotiate the difference in heights. It seemed there were times the train was traversing in spruce forests and next the train was above the tree line with snow cover. The vistas from this train were indescribable, just magnificent. Most of those in the group wanted to take the train back to Tirano stating that they would like to see what they missed by sitting on the opposite side of the coach. It was just recently that the original Bernina Express train’s engine could not be trusted on any time schedule because if its age. There seems to be many things happening to the engine delaying departures or arrivals. Most of the second class coaches were used on the original Bernina Express but the railway has added new coaches to the train with windows from the rider’s arms to the center of the ceiling allowing those in the newer coaches a panoramic view. What a ride. What awesome views. This train ride on the Bernina Express will be in the minds of those who ventured on this trip

for many years, or perhaps their lifetime. Words can’t describe the magnificent views of Switzerland and pictures can’t relate to the true

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Keeping It Green

Kenneth D. Colen Publisher

Phillip Hisey (352) 236-OTOW (6869) [email protected]

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Landscape Update July is a great month for growing a garden and planting shrubs. That said; please remember that landscape modifications, just like any modification of the structure, must receive prior approval from the Owners’ Association. I am mentioning this in my column in the hopes that we can all avoid unnecessary consequences of flaunting the Rules and Regulations of your Association. The application process is very simple. Just stop by Customer Service to complete a modification. You will be asked to provide a detailed description of the work request, a dimensioned drawing of the affected area, the name of the contractor performing the work and proof of your contractor’s insurance. A representative of the Association will inspect the area and advise the owner of approval, approval with modification, or denial.

Storm Preparedness

If you missed the message in June, it is not too late to start seriously planning how you will deal with the risk and inconveniences that may be encountered during and immediately after a major storm. Your Association makes every effort to prepare for storm events by securing potential hazards, protecting buildings and Association-related assets, and making sure we have an updated recovery plan. Please refer to the special display section in the World News dealing with storm preparedness. Have a safe and wonderful Fourth of July. We thank visionaries who had the foresight to found this nation 241 years ago. The greatest nation on earth!

In June, the crape myrtles started blooming. For those residents who don’t know, if you trim off the old, spent blooms, these trees will keep blooming. This is a tip that is pretty common for most plants … so keep them blooming. July is a great month to fertilize if you missed your application in June and you are following the home maintenance calendar on otowinfo.com. Make sure you follow the Marion County Fertilizer Ordinance and Florida Green Industries Best Management Practices. Nitrogen applications should not exceed one pound of slow release nitrogen per 1000 square feet and not more than .7 pounds of readily available nitrogen per 1000 square feet. I recommend your summer application to be a fertilizer that is

Food For Thought Sandy Curtis (352) 861-9720 [email protected]

The Club at Candler Hills We are halfway through the year and the time is flying right by us. Fourth of July is a day of family celebrations with picnics and barbecues, showing a great deal of emphasis on the American tradition of political freedom. It is the anniversary of the publication of the Declaration of Independence from Great Britain in 1776. On Tuesday, July 4, we will host a backyard barbeque* on the patio and seating will be available inside the restaurant as well. Chef Marlon will be cooking up delicious hamburgers and bratwursts on the grill from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy one of these entrées with your choice of two side sides for $10 (gratuity not

higher in iron and potassium and lower in nitrogen. The iron will give you that deep green you want but without the growth. Potassium has been considered a multi-vitamin and will aid in the root production of the lawn while also helping out with drought stress in the summer months and cold stress in the winter months to come. Using a product like a 9-0-24 or similar would be my choice. The use of too much nitrogen during the summer months will create issues in your lawn. First, mowing will be tougher because the grass will be growing faster than you can maintain it. Second, for St. Augustine yards, chinch bugs are not only attracted to drought stressed grass but succulent grass too. Too much nitrogen applied and the grass will be growing at a faster rate, creating the succulent grass. Don’t forget to fertilize your plants too. Common blends of fertilizer found at local stores are a good start, but if you are looking for the optimum blend, find something for acidic soil loving plants

such as azaleas-blueberry or camellia blends. These fertilizers have higher amounts of sulfur in them, lowering the pH of the soil and making nutrients more available to the plant and not locked up in the soil. Seminole Feed Stores carries an azalea-blueberry mix that works well; Siteone also carries a 12-2-14 landscape blend that works well too. Make sure after all applications of fertilizer you clean the driveway, sidewalk and road with a broom or blower; do not wash these products off with a garden hose. Also, watering in the fertilizers on your lawn and landscape is a must. If you don’t apply the water to the products as instructed, they often times do not work as intended. Check your irrigation systems monthly for coverage, breaks, clogged heads … you know the drill. I have seen quite a few residents doing this more often in the communities and this is great to see. You can save yourself a lot of headaches and high water bills by doing these routine checks.

included). If you don’t have plans in the evening, we invite you to join us for dinner, from 4 to 8:30 p.m. for a barbeque meal* you are sure to love. Barbeque chicken and rib, $18; barbeque chicken, $13; rib platter, $15; burger or bratwurst, $12 (tax and gratuity not included). Each meal comes with your choice of two sides: homemade potato salad, coleslaw, baked beans or macaroni and cheese. Garlic bread and dessert are also included with each entrée. Should you have any questions regarding this event, please feel free to contact the restaurant at (352) 861-9720 during our normal business hours. If you join us for dinner, we welcome you to watch the fireworks from our patio at 9 p.m. On Wednesdays, stop in for our Two for $22* dinner (tax and gratuity not included) from 4 to 8 p.m. Chef Marlon has some delicious en-

trées waiting for you. This includes soup or salad with your meal. Join us on Tuesday, July 18, from 2 to 4 p.m. for an ice cream social. Only $5 per person* (tax and gratuity not included) will get you a bowl of ice cream with some of our favorite toppings.

The Pub

In observance of Fourth of July, we will be closed and reopen for normal business hours on Wednesday, July 5. Take advantage of our summer special every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Buy one salad at regular price and get the second one half off.* This is for dine in only. It’s only for the month of July, so hurry in.

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Due to the holiday, we will be closed on Fourth of July, but will reopen at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 5. Our sandwiches are made fresh to order. Buy one and get the second one half off* every Tuesday in July (equal or lesser value) with your choice of one side item. Add a refreshing drink with your order for a complete meal. On Fourth of the July, visit the kiosk on The Town Square from 4 to 9 p.m. and watch the fireworks at their best. Remember to stay hydrated in the summer heat. *Certain restrictions apply for specials. See server for details.

OneBlood Bloodmobile Sara Sommer The Big Red Bus® was here on Monday, June 5. I would like to thank the 17 people who took the time to save a life. You are true heroes. The next blood drive will be Monday, Aug. 7. All residents are welcome. Please mark your calendar. See you on the bus.

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On Top of the World is growing rapidly! We are welcoming many new neighbors to our community. The Community Emergency Response Team is challenged by this community growth. In order to help all community members in a disaster, the number of CERT members must increase. To become a certified CERT member, you must undergo a free training program two hours per week for seven weeks. Training is performed at the Emergency Operation Center of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and includes basic disaster response skills, such as team organization, disaster medical operations, light search and rescue and fire safety. Trainers include firefighters, sheriff’s officers and members of the Emergency Operation staff. If a disaster happens that overwhelms local response capability, CERT members can apply the training learned in the classroom and exercises to give critical support to your family and neighbors in the immediate area until help arrives. CERT relies heavily on the Marion County Emergency Radio Team, MERT, to help us communicate with the Emergency Operation Center, teams in the field and between teams. During a disaster, MERT members assist with radio integration for hospitals, shelters, and CERT teams, as well as from the Marion County Sheriff’s Mobile Command Center. Help us to help you! If you would like to become a member of our CERT and/or MERT teams, please contact Beverly Case at the Emergency Operation Center at (352) 369-8103 to receive an application. Several classes are held throughout the year. Please feel free to attend one of our CERT meetings, which are held the second Tuesday of the month in Suites E and F of the Arbor Conference Center. Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 11, at 9 a.m. For more information contact Beth McKeen at (352) 237-5079.

When we go to bed each night in our safe and secure homes, it’s hard to envision homeless people, particularly homeless children, in our community. But so many of them exist that the school district employs a homeless children liaison, who helps ensure that they receive a quality education as well as items such as school supplies, clothes and personal hygiene products. Suzanne McGuire, the Marion County Public Schools homeless children liaison, will speak at our club meeting on Thursday, July 27. Two of our board members have traded positions during a game of musical chairs, and each of them came up a winner. Former Treasurer Evelyn Koffroth is now a director and former Director Jean KruegerTravis is now our treasurer. Jean has accounting experience and we want to take full advantage of her skills on our board. Evelyn has been our treasurer since our inception in August 2012 and we thank her for faithfully fulfilling her fiduciary functions. These new positions are effective Saturday, July 1. We continue to support the Ocala Ritz Veterans Village with donations of towels, washcloths, twin/ full bed sheets, dry/canned food, toiletries, dish/laundry detergent and paper towels so that we can show our appreciation to these men and women who sacrificed so much for us. We meet on the fourth Thursday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Arbor Conference Center, Suites E and F. Our meetings are open to registered Democrats and Independent voters although only Democrats can be voting members of the club. Videos of our speakers may be viewed on youtube.com (otow demclub). For more information, contact Dan Lack at (352) 509-4942 or [email protected] or visit our Facebook page (On Top of the World Democratic Club). You are not alone!

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We were honored to have Sheriff Billy Woods as our speaker at our June meeting. He began with a warning for all of us. There has been quite an uptick in fraudulent scams in the area, whether by phone, snail mail or from the Internet. His comment, “If it sounds too good to be true, it is not true.” Since becoming the sheriff of Marion County, he has put into place a number of changes. He has reduced his top management personnel from seven to three. He has been able to increase the number of his deputies considerably and currently there are only four vacancies. In recruiting new deputies, he has put into place education classes, where at the beginning of the class they earn two-thirds of their starting salary, and upon passing the tests and completion of the class, they then earn the full salary. He currently has 27 in the fieldtraining program. State Road 200 has had a huge increase in traffic with more to come, which has unfortunately increased accidents. He has placed three motorcycle officers on patrol

LifeSouth Bloodmobile Sue & Dick Copeland Fireworks on the Fourth on July are meant to remind us all of the history of our great Republic! As part of the celebration this year, let us all recall the importance of blood and the lives saved by donors who are willing to share. Each and every pint of blood donated by you helps save three lives! Donating is easy! Stop by the Recreation Center’s front parking lot on Monday, July 3, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Spend a few minutes of your day with our cheerful and very competent medical techs. They will

of the area. Sheriff Woods has introduced a new position, agricultural deputy. This position is designed to build a relationship with farmers (horses, cattle or agriculture). He has also introduced a marine unit whose duty it is to patrol all our waterways. The Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program has returned to help our students. He has partnered with the state attorney’s office, the courts and schools in order to stop drug abuse. He has also presented his detailed budget request to the County Commission, which is increasing by 5.11 percent, which corresponds with a growth increase at 5-1/2 percent. Employees Florida Retirement System (FRS) went up, health insurance went up, but his three-year pay plan will stay within that growth. He is grateful that a positive relationship between the sheriff’s office and County Commissioners has returned. Upon closing, Sheriff Woods relayed how honored he is to be the sheriff of Marion County. He is humbled by it and says he and his deputies and staff will always have our back. In response, we are grateful and honored to have him as our sheriff and for all his deputies and officers who put their lives on the line to keep us safe. If you have any questions, please call me at (352) 304-8425. make your visit and donation comfortable and easy. You will be offered a complementary beverage or other treat during the easy procedures. When you are finished, you will be offered a useful gift to take home, a tasty treat, and a heartfelt “thank you!” Isn’t that a fantastic way to celebrate the birth of a great nation? Drive by, stop, and start a Fourth of July tradition! Bring a friend too!

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Lion Monument By Bob Woods World News Writer

Photo by Bob Woods

The Lion Monument is a relief carved into a wall of limestone in Lucerne, Switzerland.

Mark Twain praised the sculpture of a mortally-wounded lion as “the most mournful and moving piece of stone in the world.” The Lion Monument is a relief carved into the face of a wall of limestone in Lucerne, Switzerland commemorating the Swiss Guard who were massacred in 1792 during the French Revolution when revolutionaries stormed the Tuileries Palace in Paris while the Guard was trying to protect King Louis XVI and his family. Since the 17th century, a regiment of Swiss Mercenaries served as part of the Royal Household of France. October 6, 1789 saw King Louis XVI being forced to move with his family from the Palace of Versailles to the Tuileries in Paris. Revolutionaries stormed the palace and fighting erupted but the Swiss Guards ran low on ammunition and were overwhelmed by the large force of revolutionaries. During the battle, the king and his family managed to escape to safety. The perseverance of a monument commemorating those of the Guard was accomplished by an officer of the guard who at the time of the fighting was in Lucerne on leave. He collected money for a memorial against local politicians disapproval. The inauguration of the Lion Monument was on August 10, 1821 on private property. In 1882, the city of Lucerne bought the site and is accessible without a fee. Today, the monument is one of Lucerne’s major tourist attractions. The site of the Lion Monument is in the remains of an old sandstone quarry that was exploited over centuries building Lucerne. It is carved into a wall face depicting a giant dying lion. The mortally wounded lion’s expression is heart rendering. The dying lion is portrayed impaled by a spear, covering a shield bearing the French monarchy and beside the lion is another shield bearing the coat of arms of Switzerland. The giant lion sculpture is 20 feet in height and 33 feet in length. It is situated approximately six to eight feet above the surface of a small pond. The Swiss constitution of 1848 states mercenary services in favor of foreign powers are declared a criminal offense with the sole exception of the Swiss Guard at the Vatican. Foreign governments and those of wealth including the popes and emperors hired these disciplined Swiss mercenaries as solders and guards. Switzerland is a neutral country. The dying lion lies upon symbols of the French monarchy and an inscription refers to the Swiss Guardsmen who were killed. The Latin translation states, “To the loyalty and courage of the Swiss.”

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Valerie Sanders was Hospice of Marion County’s featured volunteer for the month of May. She volunteers at Hospice of Marion County’s Legacy House and is the coordinator for On Top of the World’s Hoofin’ It for Hospice.

July 2017 Community Patrol Patricia Woodbury At the May monthly meeting, the patrol members were pleased to meet and hear from Sheriff Billy Woods. The sheriff did not give a speech but preferred to answer the many questions from the members. He did say that his most pressing issue is to increase the salaries of the deputies, so he can hire and retain more of them. He also would like to expand the volunteer program to include some other duties. Because of the heavy traffic and numerous traffic issues on SR 200 he has put more patrol deputies on the road. Lieutenant Welch, commander of the Southwest District, said that

Toastmasters – Talk of the World David Wesenberg This month, Toastmasters meets at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 12 and 26, in Cypress Hall. This will be an exciting month with a debate, six speeches, two table topics sessions and election of officers. For new members, this is a great chance to begin your speaking journey with an ice breaker speech, telling us about yourself and your journey through life. Toastmasters is an organization

Veterans Club

Bill Richhart A big thank you to Al Lugo from the Veterans of Foreign Wars Veterans Village in Fort McCoy who provided us with much information. Having visited the facility personally, I was impressed with the place and all the services they provide. We also heard from Gary Pierre, event manager at Circle Square Commons. We discussed with him the Patriotic Celebration at Circle Square Commons on Fourth of July. There will be a reading of the Declaration of Independence, colors presented and where each of the military services will be recognized. There will be a special surprise patriotic “wrinkle.” We welcome new resident veterans and invite them to join our club. We meet every quarter on the third Thursday of the month at 2 p.m. in Suite B of the Arbor Conference Center. Our next meeting will be on Thursday, Oct. 19. If you have any questions, please call me at (352) 304-8425.

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the car burglaries are continuing in our area, mostly at night. They are breaking car windows, especially if they see valuables in plain view. They are also breaking into garages to steal golf clubs. The lieutenant encourages all to lock their cars and remove their valuables, as well as, keeping their doors to their house locked. Panhandlers continue to be a problem at SW 60th Street and SR 200. They are not supposed to be out in the medium. The next regular meeting of the patrol will be Monday, July 24. Anyone interested in becoming part of our Community Patrol should call Gary Rodoff at (352) 291-7508. Our meetings are usually held on the fourth Monday of the month in Suites B and C of the Arbor Conference Center, at 3 p.m. Come and join us, the meeting is open to everyone.

dedicated to effective speech and leadership. It begins with 10 speech assignments starting with an icebreaker speech to introduce yourself. Completion of the 10 speeches results in a competent toastmaster award, the first step. The ultimate leadership training is functioning in the offices of the club such as president, vice president of education, vice president of membership, vice president of public relations, sergeant of arms, treasurer and secretary. Come join us and improve your communication, listening and leadership skills while having a lot fun. Contact Dave Wesenberg at dpw@ mastersoftwareinc.com or (217) 280-4454.

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Shake Up Your Workout Why “shock”’ your body with a new workout challenge? Research suggests that a more intense workout improves metabolic function, cardio respiratory fitness and burns a lot more fat! It’s no wonder that HIIT (high intensity interval training) programs are extremely popular within the fitness industry. The principle formula of these workouts is simple: work hard, try to reach your max output, rest just a little and repeat. The other benefit of high intensity training is the EPOC (Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consump-

tion) effect that comes when you push yourself. Essentially your body is working very hard during the workout, which creates an oxygen deficit. Once the workout is over your body is still working hard to recover that oxygen debt. This is what keeps your metabolism boosted even after the workout’s over. The Ranch Fitness Center & Spa has the perfect opportunity for you to take this HIIT challenge. Join us for “Body-Shock Boot Camp” on Saturday, July 29, at 9 a.m. for a 90-minute “rock ‘em – shock ‘em” workout! “Body-Shock Boot Camp” is a military inspired workout combining strength, agility and endurance challenges. This timed-training workout incorporates bouts of high intensity and recovery for a true HIIT experience. Trainers will lead, motivate and inspire you to a whole new fitness level; work hard and reach your max potential!

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Centennial Celebration By Estelle Michelson Can you believe it? It has been 100 years since the Lions Club was formed. On June 7, 1917, our founder Melvin John got a group of businessmen together and formed what is now the largest international service organization in the world. We are in over 210 countries with over

1.4 million members. Our goal is to help those individuals who have not only been affected by natural disasters throughout the world but those people who are plagued by blindness, hearing problems and the lack of everyday necessities. Our motto is “We Serve.”

Our Lions Club group is proud to be a member of this organization. On Tuesday, June 13, we celebrated our 30th year with a charter night celebration along with the installation of our new officers by District Governor Elect Diane Melnick. They are President Charles Parrish; First Vice President Wendy Phillips; Secretary Barbara Huckel; Treasurer Dan Hall; Membership Estelle Michelson; Tail Twister Marty Schley; Lion Tamer Sherry Whitmer-Hall; Directors Carol DeYoung, Charlene Hassett, Ed Michelson, Steven

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Snowman; and Past President Mike Topf. We also had the pleasure of presenting the following members with a life membership to the Florida Lions Foundation for the Blind: Lions Luann LaPierre, Charles Parrish, Dottie Cook, Dan Hall, Sherry Whitmer-Hall and Barbara Huckel. Our goal has been to have all of our members become life members of the Florida Lions Foundation and with this presentation we have achieved that goal. We also awarded certificates of appreciation to Lions Dottie Cook and Dr. Susan Phillips, as well as Jeff Smalt of PremEar Hearing. Our Lion of the Year award was presented to Lion Sherry Whitmer-Hall for her outstanding contributions to the club. Incoming President Charles Parrish presented our outgoing President Mike Topf with an anniversary centennial coin of our founder Melvin Jones. The Lions new year starts on July 1 and we are looking forward to a very productive year with projects that benefit our community. We are always looking for individuals to want to give back and help those less fortunate. We focus on veterans and disadvantaged children. We meet the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month in Suite B at the Arbor Conference Center, at 6 p.m. Come visit us and see just what we are all about. For more information, please contact Lion Estelle Michelson at (352) 861-7358. Remember … Where there is a need, there is a Lion.

The Love of Reading Continues By Janet Fragapane Although the 100 Grandparents aren’t reading to the children at Romeo Elementary this summer, the Summer Slide reading program will start next week. This program has worked wonders with boosting the number of children who have become better readers. Even with all the new technology, children like to read. As you know, reading gives them the world. One can never be lonely or bored with a book to read. Please do not forget the children over the summer. Hunger knows no off-season. The backpack program will get the food to the children in need. Please send a check in any amount addressed to: Dunnellon Food-4-Kids, P.O. Box 262, Dunnellon, Florida 34430. On the memo line write, “for backpack.” Donations of other goods, such

as children’s clothing, new underwear, socks as well as Box Tops for Education and pull tabs can be dropped off at Janet Fragapane’s porch: 9791 SW 97th Place, (Crescent Ridge II), (352) 861-1575; or Evelyn Holiday’s porch: 8880-C SW 94th Street (Friendship Village), (352) 237-0304. Please call the numbers above for pick-up needs. If you have a bicycle, helmet, or bike pump that you no longer use, please consider donating it to a child at Romeo. My husband Tom will fix and clean the bike for a student. Please call (352) 861-1575. Thank you to Harold Stanley and Carl Zeiler for the bicycles they donated to Romeo Elementary; two happy fifth graders received them. Thank you also to Ed Kreczmer, Cheryl Del and Carl Zeiler for Box Tops and pull tabs.

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Violinist Marina Tucker entertains crowds near artist displays.

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Loretta Campagna reading to her fourth grade class at Romeo Elementary. Sholom Park’s subtropical climate brings forth colorful displays of horticultural splendor for all to enjoy. This month in Ocala, we’re all thinking the same thing: Baby, it’s hot outside. It’s helpful to remember that we brave Florida’s warm, humid summers for good reasons. According to U.S. Climate Data, Ocala’s average precipitation during July is 6.93 inches – second only to the month of June, which averages 7.4 inches of rainfall. This heavy precipitation is critical for our water table to recharge with a much-needed influx of moisture. The rain also allows for some of our favorite flowers and flowering trees to bloom at Sholom Park with spectacular, show-stopping imagery. Stop by Sholom Park this month to see the vibrant colors emerging from multiple plant varieties in the formal garden, ginger garden, prairie trail, at the pavilion, and throughout the park. We encourage you to plan your summer picnics and activities in the shade at Sholom Park any day of the week from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. As always, no alcohol, tobacco or illegal drugs are allowed. Visit SholomPark.org or e-mail info@ sholompark.org with any further questions.

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Fun at the Park In the past eight months, Sholom Park has hosted three events for guests from Marion and surrounding counties, free of charge. On Oct. 23, 2016, Sholom Park presented its inaugural Fun at the Park, complete with live music and family-friendly games, attracting some 1,200 visitors. Sholom Park held its second Fun at the Park on Feb. 26, 2017, with a focus on literacy. This event attracted an approximate 2,800 visitors who enjoyed an afternoon of live music and entertainment, moments with larger-than-life book characters, book giveaways and endless fun. Then, on May 21, 2017, Sholom Park presented a “light” Fun at the Park: Music & Art event, with approximately 600 attendees who watched local artists providing demonstrations and comments about their craft. A plein air artist painted a Sholom Park scene, in live time, for visitors to enjoy. The afternoon included a jazz trio and vocalist in the formal garden, as well as a professional solo violinist playing in the labyrinth area. Sincere thanks go to our generous sponsors and volunteers for enhancing these very special days. Follow us on Facebook or at sholompark.org to learn of upcoming events.

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On Monday, May 15, Peter Parisi facilitated an educational presentation “Become a Master Searcher on Ancestry” by Anne Gillespie Mitchell, excerpted from the March 2016 Roots Tech Family History Conference. According to Ms. Mitchell, learn to use multiple ways to search for information by looking for every record you can find on a specific person using U.S. and state Censuses and state Vital Records on births, marriages and deaths. Analyze what you have found and what information you still need. Ms. Mitchell notes that ances-

Women of the World Betty Thayer It May be summer but your new board of directors are busy getting ready for the Sept. 8 meeting. Many new residents ask, “What is Women of the World?” The by-laws

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Caren Kowalsky A lot of our LadyBirds have already left Ocala. We hope that wherever they have gone, they will

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try.com is a structured or fielded search engine, which searches for names of people or places which are indexed, as opposed to Google which is a text search engine and searches for words only. Start by typing in the person’s first and last name, location where they lived and approximate birth date. To reduce the number of records found, you can set the filter on the last name to exact, sounds like, which will use phonetics, similar to, and Soundex which was used for old document indexes. You can also set the filter on the first name to exact, sounds like, similar and initials only. Further, you should set the filter for location because the location is normally correct since the record was created in that locality. Type in the town, county and state in lived in and set the location as exact, or

if they lived near the border of another county or state, set the filter to Adjacent county or Adjacent state. This should bring up only the records you want. If you are checking a Census, type in the “district #” or “ward #,” if known, in “keyword.” When searching Censuses and voter lists, select the exact year. Remember, last names may be spelled differently in the same family because in the 1700s and 1800s, people couldn’t spell and didn’t really care how they spelled their last name. If you don’t know the correct spelling of the last name, use “wild cards” on top of filters. The symbol * means “0” or more letters, ? means one letter. These symbols can be used in the middle of a name or at the beginning or end of a name, but the name must have at least 3 characters.

Start small and then expand your search. First, limit the scope of your search to the county and state. Select the country in “collection.” Check “historical record” only. Search “Census” first, birth, “marriage and death” next, then “military” records. You can find the full presentation online at rootstech.org/videos/anne-mitchell. The Genealogical Society will hold an educational presentation at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 17. Watch for an e-mail from Jean Monroe. Our annual dues are $10 per person or $15 per couple. Benefits of membership include a large library of genealogical books and CDs available to members to be signed out and used at home for their genealogical research. Check us out at otowgenealogicalsociety.shutterfly.com.

state we are a support and service organization. But that’s not really very clear. Women of the World is an organization that supports local charities each month by donating much needed items to them. The club also provides our members with informative/entertaining speakers on a monthly basis. In the past, we have donated to such charities as Kids Central Inc., Ocala Ritz Veterans Village,

and SPCA of Marion County, just to highlight a few. In addition, we have a fashion show, always sold out, to benefit Hospice of Marion County. Women of the World is open to all ladies residing in On Top of the World. Dues are $15 per year. Returning or new members can bypass the line at the September meeting by mailing their dues in early. Mail your $15 check, made

payable to Women of the World, to Marie Roppel, 8998 SW 99 Court Road, Ocala, Florida 34481. Please include your e-mail address and phone number. This information is used to update our contact lists, which are used to remind you of monthly meetings. Be a part of doing something for the greater good. Come join Women of the World. We hope to see our current members and welcome new members in September.

have a wonderful summer. Those of us who remain here in Ocala have some fun plans to look forward to. Thanks to Lin Titcombe our June luncheon took place on Tuesday, June 20 at Chefs of Napoli. Good food, and great company. What a great combination. Ruth Kuntar has informed me that it is once again time to begin cleaning out those closets and drawers, and bringing her your donations for our annual Rags to Riches, which will be held on Friday, Oct. 13 in the Arbor Conference Center. Please contact Ruth at (352) 873-9982 or ruth.kuntar@ gmail.com to set up a drop-off time at her house from now until the

sale date. Also, please sign up with her to help at the booths on the day of the sale. As always, we extend a warm welcome to any wife or significant other of any R/C Flyer to join us from September to April, and sit in at a LadyBird meeting, which takes place the second Friday of those months. The meeting begins at 9 a.m. at the Arbor Conference Center, Suites B and C. Just bring your beverage of choice. One of our wonderful LadyBird bakers will provide the goodies. Please feel free to contact me at (352) 291-1235 or [email protected] with any questions. Looking forward to hearing from you.

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Janet Wahl The luncheon at Chefs of Napoli Ristorante Italiano with hostesses Germaine Mueller and Betty Tesmer was a delightful outing. The food was delicious and service great. Socializing is always a fun time. Red and purple boxes filled with meltin –your-mouth chocolates were favors. QM Mary Curry was the prizewinner. Elaine Fox, a new resident, was a guest. QM Mary had a game and gifts for several other girls. The Glitzy Gals who attended the Red Hatters picnic and tour of the Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa enjoyed their trip. The boxed lunch was good and the weather was hot. Our group continues to get together during the summer. We wish those who are vacationing and visiting family safe travels. The Florida State Red Hat Convention is rapidly approaching in September. Orlando outlet shopping, a “fall fling” in Brooksville, and next year’s International Red Hat Convention are all being discussed and planned. Project Hope received gift cards for local places near them from our group. “Anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty never grows old.” QM Mary Curry

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Maria Devine We want to remind everyone that there will be no regular meetings in July or August. The board of directors will continue to meet during the summer on Tuesday mornings as usual. If you need to get in touch with us, please call our hotline at (352) 362-0985. The SPCA is in desperate need of foster caregivers. For various reasons, we have lost a few fosters recently and we won’t be able to take in many deserving animals without more help. We completely train new people for this most important job. If you want to help us out in some capacity, this is what we need most. You can even foster on occasion, not full time. We’d appreciate a call if you can donate dog or cat food for the Pets on Wheels program, as we’ve run low. We will bring any dogs and cats that are available to the Farmer’s Market on Thursday mornings at The Town Square. We are happy to report that cats Chloe and Samantha featured in some columns this past year have been adopted together after they were seen at the Farmer’s Market. Congratulations to these lucky kitties and their new loving family. We have two senior dogs up for adoption this month that lost their homes. Jingles is a lovely 11-yearold in excellent health. She’s a Boston terrier/Jack Russell mix known as a Bojack. At 19 pounds, she’s a just right size for many households. This good-natured girl loves to run and play with her squeak toys. She’ll also gobble up any treats you’re kind enough to give her. Her ideal environment would be a fenced yard and a doggie door, but this is not essential if you promise to give her enough exercise every day. She gets along with cats and

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dogs and goes to her own spot on the recliner in foster care when it’s time for bed. She’s come a long way in foster care in such a short time. You’d never know that she was either tethered or crated her whole life. Are you the one to make her remaining years happy and carefree? Then you’re just what she’s been dreaming about. Lady is a sweet, playful 12 to 14-year-old mini Schnauzer that just came into foster care and is ready for her new forever home. She is also in good health and wants a new family to love and care for her. Zak is a beautiful Bengal cat with a luxurious coat that you can pamper. He’s small at about 10 pounds, declawed, and 10 years young. He’s gentle and loving and will hold a conversation with you if you want. Please call our hotline at (352) 362-0985 to meet Jingles, Lady and Zak to see which adorable pet is right for you. The SPCA’s annual bunco fundraiser will be held on Saturday, Nov. 4 at the Arbor Conference Center. Please save the date.

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Bob Woods The club is now taking names for the stand-by lists for the two remaining 2017 motor coach trips: Callaway Gardens Sky High Hot Air Balloon Festival (Sept. 1 through Sept. 4) and Pigeon Forge (Nov. 12 through Nov. 18). Please call Bob Woods at (352) 854-0702 for information on these two trips or visit bobwoodsontheroadagain.com. The two cruises scheduled by the club still have cabins available. They are a seven-night cruise on

Travel Toppers

Anne Parker There are a lot of fun experiences planned for the remainder of 2017. If you see a trip in which you have an interest, check your calendar and book the trip as soon as it is open so you will not miss out on the fun. Also be sure to check our website at traveltoppertours.com. Join us on our 14-night cruise featuring Cape Horn and the Strait of Magellan on the Emerald Princess from Feb. 28, 2018 to March 13, 2018. Balcony staterooms start at $2,883 per person and ocean view stateroom at $2,383. We also have interior staterooms available. For more information, please call Inge Gaitch at (352) 237-7428. As always, some cruise lines come up with special rates, and we will make sure that you will get the best rate available at time of booking. Since this is a small ship, staterooms are going fast.

Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas departing Dec. 2 heading for the eastern Caribbean and a fivenight cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Brilliance of the Seas departing March 12, 2018 heading to Key West and Cozumel. All deposits, unless noted, are fully refundable up to final payment. There is a $75 shipboard credit per cabin on Harmony and a $50 shipboard credit per cabin on Brilliance. The club has scheduled a 12-day trip to England and Scotland departing our community on Aug. 3, 2018. Deposits for the land portion of the trip are fully refundable up to final payment but the airline may require a non-refundable deposit. Air has not been finalized at this

time, as prices are not available. If folks would like to participate in this adventure a $250 deposit per person is required for the land portion. Call Bob Woods at (352) 8540702 or check the club’s website for a full itinerary. Book now and save! The trip will start and end in London. The group will head westward along the southern coast to Stonehenge, Plymouth, Land’s End, heading north along England’s west coast stopping at Bath, Cardiff and many other stops before reaching Glasgow. Still heading north, the group will take a ferry out to the Isle of Skye before checking to see if “Nelly” is still making appearances in Loch Ness, plus other stops

before reaching Edinburgh where one event will be the Military Tattoo. The tour then will head south along England’s east coast stopping at Alnwick Castle that was featured in Harry Potter and the TV film Downton Abbey, along with a stop at Stratford-Upon-Avon and Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, spending the night at York before reaching London and the flight home. This is just a brief itinerary of the trip and there are many more destinations. This will be an amazing tour! Do not procrastinate, call Bob for more details on the England/ Scotland trip as there are just so many seats available.

On Thursday, Aug. 10, there will be a trip to the Show Palace to see “8 Track: The Sounds of the 70s.” You will experience 10 years of groundbreaking music and relive leisure suits, halter-tops and platform shoes. The cost is $73 per person and includes transportation, lunch, and the show. Call Janet Wiles at (804) 243-4008 to reserve your spot. We have a new comedy show at Just for Laughs Dinner Theatre in Largo, Fla. “Murder at the Howard Johnson’s,” starring Barbara and Toby, is on Saturday, Sept. 16. Cost for the show is $64 per person, which includes a great buffet luncheon, transportation, taxes and tips. For reservations, call Linda Hein at (352) 861-9880 as soon as possible; we have added some more seats for this trip and they will go fast. Another new trip is on Monday, Oct. 30 to the Lightner Museum in St. Augustine, Fla. The cost is $46 per person and will include transportation, driver tip and admission to the museum. Lunch will be on your own. Please call Linda Hein

now at (352) 861-9880 to book this trip before all of the seats are taken. Other trips planned for 2017 will include the Orlando Premium Outlet Mall on Nov. 14 (registration begins Aug. 14), Gaylord Palms on

Dec. 5 (registration begins Sept. 24) and the Christmas Spectacular at the Show Palace on Dec. 25 (registration begins Oct. 2). These trips are open to all residents and their guests.

What’s Cookin’

Elaine Morrison I doubt anyone can ever say they have too many chicken recipes in their repertoires. This one is a delicious, elegant looking dish, which I save for special occasions. I learned its preparation in a cooking class I took many years ago in New York City. I hope you will enjoy preparing it and consuming it as much as I do.

Stuffed Chicken Breasts

8 whole chicken breasts, bone out, skin on 1/2-pound ricotta cheese 1-pound fresh spinach 1/4-cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 egg

3 cloves garlic, crushed Salt, to taste Pepper, to taste Dry herbs Butter Wash and dry chicken breasts. Chop spinach. Mix egg, ricotta, chopped spinach, garlic, Parmesan, salt and pepper. Loosen skin and stuff small amount of spinach mixture under. Tuck in sides and place snugly in baking pan. Top each breast with a pat of butter and sprinkle with dry herbs. Bake in 350 degree oven for 45 minutes or until tops are nicely browned. Baste two to three times during cooking. One friend sliced the breasts into pinwheels after they cooled, which made another attractive presentation. This dish can be paired with any of your usual side dishes for a truly memorable meal.

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Favorite Recipes Dinner Club marked our 12-year anniversary in May! Our club’s very first dinner was held in May 2005. Since that time, the club has had a total of 321 dinners. Six diners celebrated this anniversary dinner at Phyllis and Al Richards’ home. Ann and Conrad Massa began the evening with two appetizers. First was Brie baked in puff pastry with apricot and walnut mixed toppings. The second was beef roll-ups filled with cream cheese and horseradish mix. Phyllis and Al then served a spinach salad with chopped eggs, mushrooms, red onions and hot bacon dressing. They followed with Louisville hot brown which consisted of Texas garlic toast with thick sliced roast turkey breast, covered with mornay sauce, grated sharp white cheddar cheese and grated Parmesan, topped with bacon and tomato slices. Grilled zucchini with roasted red peppers was served on the side. Annette and Paul Hodges then served a homemade apple crisp made with fuji and pink lady apples topped with vanilla ice cream. Recently I took a new appetizer to a dinner. It was enjoyed by all participants.

Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Queen Olives

1 jar PEARLS Specialties garlic stuffed queen olives, 24-26 olives 13 thinly sliced, center-cut style bacon 24-26 wood toothpicks 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons brown sugar Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line one large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Drain olives, pat them dry and set them aside in a bowl. Cut the bacon strips in halflengths on a cutting board. Have toothpicks handy. On the cutting board, place one olive at the end of a half strip of bacon, and gently roll the olive up in to the bacon, then secure tightly with a toothpick by piercing it all the way through. Leave with an equal length of toothpick sticking out each end. Place the bacon wrapped olive onto the baking sheet. In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar with brown sugar. Using a small pastry brush, brush each one of the olives with the glaze. Do this while the olives are on the baking sheet to minimize mess. Bake the tray for 10 minutes and then turn the olives over. Wear an oven mitt and turn each one by the toothpick. Bake an additional five minutes until the bacon is well done but not burned. Add more time if needed, but only a few minutes at a time. When done, drain them on paper towels. Serve them as soon as they are cool enough. The toothpicks are perfect for picking up the olives. This dinner was our last club dinner for the season. We will not have any dinners through September. Our next dinner is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 21. Our club is currently looking for new couple members. If interested, call Luke at (352) 304-8104 for more information.

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Everyone has different tastes, so these books are from three categories: folklore, mystery, and fiction. Hope you enjoy them. “Two Old Women, an Alaskan Legend of Betrayal, Courage and Survival” is a short novel by Velma Wallis. This is a narrative about two “old women” surviving an entire winter alone in the Upper Yukon River region of Alaska. The type of tale passed down through generations of nomadic tribes. How did they find themselves in this situation? How in the world did they survive in that harsh en-

vironment? This story will inspire you and have you re-examining the concept of what it is to be “old,” finding strength in old bones, and utilizing lessons imbedded in childhood. This book can be found in the non fiction paperback section. “Kiss River” by Diane Chamberlain is a diary from 1942 that has Gina traveling from Bellingham, Wash. to the Outer Banks of North Carolina in search of a lighthouse. Diane Chamberlain is an excellent storyteller. Her characters become real, and for a short time you become part of their lives. Be prepared for an emotional roller coaster ride. And just when you think you have it all figured out, things turn out in an unexpected way. This book can be found in fiction. “The Black Echo” by Michael

Computer Club

American Jewish Club

David Wesenberg

Sandra Wolf

Computer Club meets in the Arbor Conference Center, Suites B and C, at 9 a.m. on Thursdays and Saturdays. Our recent discussions have been about problems with the new Windows 10 Operating System update and how to fix them. There are also new scam viruses being faced by users. We provided advice for defeating their schemes. One more great benefit of membership is our club webpage at otow.lolopop.org/sites/otow%20 Computer%20Club. This contains links to validated free software, a questions and answers section to solve problems and people to call when you are in computer trouble. Do you have a problem with your desktop, laptop or tablet? Do you want to see the latest computer technology? Do you want access to experts in every area of computer use? Come and join us in Arbor Conference Center, Suites B and C on Thursdays or Saturdays at 9 a.m. Dues are $10 per person or $15 per couple a year. For information contact Dave Wesenberg at (217) 2804454 or dpw@mastersoftwareinc. com.

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There was no board meeting for the month of June. We will be back at work this month planning new and interesting programs for the 2017-2018 season. If you have an idea for a program, get in touch with Nancy Carp at (410) 935-2625 and for the lunch bunch contact Myra Post at (352) 861-9223. The new telephone coordinator is Cecily Lucas. If you are not receiving calls, contact Cecily at (352) 854-4361. Our sunshine lady is Paula Ma-

Connelly follows the life of Detective Harry Bosch who was a former tunnel rat in Vietnam 69/70. Jerry Edgar is his partner at LAPD/ Hollywood. Bosch is known as a one-man army, solving crimes in the down and dirty streets of LA, with Internal Affairs always breathing down his back. Fast paced with a crisp dialogue. Harry’s puns and observations are done with dry humor, good for a chuckle. Once you meet Harry Bosch you’ll be a fan for life. Thank you Michael Connelly. “Bosch” is an Amazon original series airing on Amazon Video, based on novels written by Michael Connelly. “The Black Echo” started it all. This book can be found in the mystery section.

gen. If you know of someone who needs a card, please call her at (352) 873-3433. There will be no lunch bunch for the month of July. Plans are in the works for a dinner in August. The American Jewish Club is on Facebook (search On Top of the World American Jewish Club). We hope you will follow us. We hope you continue to have a good summer and stay safe.

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The World News Native Plant Group Ron Broman

Thirteen years is a long time especially when you’re having fun writing about native plants. Our March 2004 column showcased Rudbeckia hirta. I commented, “This year I’ll be more discerning and probably go for R. nitida.” I was referring to the challenge we were having identifying our beautiful black-eyed Susan.

Experience is indeed a great teacher and so is a good friend who has had a serious experience with natives. Janice Puta, a member of our group, has done some research on Rudbeckia hirta that can bring a bit of closure to our mystery. Black-eyed Susan, Rudbeckia hirta, sometimes named brown-eyed Susan, brown betty, gloriosa daisy, golden Jerusalem, English bull’s eye, poor-land daisy, yellow daisy, and yellow ox-eye daisy, grows throughout Florida. It “occurs in every state of the U.S. except Hawaii and Alaska.” Craig Huegel, one of Janice’s

sources, further states, “It is a variable species, however, and takes on different identities in different parts of its range.” Aha! So R. hirta has been our “baby” after all; but that’s not the whole story. The variety generally present in the northern third of the state, R. hirta var. angustifolia, branches midway up the stem and the stems are hairy but soft-hairy. The variety generally found in central Florida and further south, R. hirta var. floridana, branches near the basal leaves and the stems are stiff hairy. The ones now blooming in our Garden of Weedin’ have stiff hairy stems; so they are probably floridana, but there’s more. Garden catalogs show large, showy black-eyed Susans that will quickly die in Florida’s heat and humidity. The native varieties, whose flowers are not as

large, are much more adaptable. They reseed abundantly and often flower in their first year. Sizes range from less than one inch in diameter to slightly over two inches. So what have we learned? Thanks to Craig, Wikipedia, and my friend Janice, we know that these pert black-eyed Susans are indeed Rudbeckia hirta, probably variety floridana, and chances are their progeny will be appearing near the parents for some time to come. That is more than comforting. They are available as seedlings from Association of Florida Native Nurseries. If you would like to grow them give one of our group members a call. Come join us our Native Plant Group as we continue to maintain our native plantings. Call (352) 861-4560 for specifics. Wow! Growing native is natural!

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International Caribbean Club

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Various size blossoms of black-eyed Susan.

Photo by Janice Puta

The Scandinavian American Club is taking a break during the summer months. Our regular meeting schedule will resume in September. If you are of Scandinavian descent we invite you to join us in the fall. Please contact Jennie Halvorsen at (352) 873-7478 or Grace Hansen at (352) 237-7780 for more information. Have a safe and fun summer!

Bill Leon The International Caribbean Club is growing thanks to the growth in Indigo. We are now at our desirable maximum number of members, but we may have to change our rules as we have been getting requests from others who would like to join. On Tuesday, May 16, we celebrated our annual combined Mother’s/Father’s Day with our favorite, DJ Mike. It was a fun-filled evening as we greeted each other and then hit the member-made buffet. What a feast it was with pork, chicken, rice, beans, salads and more. Of course after dinner we had dessert. When all the eating was done, it was time to start shaking it all off as we danced, danced and danced with the hope of shedding off some of those calories. As much as we would love to, we can’t eat all the food. There is always enough to take some to the local fire department. It’s an evening we will remember until our Halloween party in October.

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Genesis Project meets on Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m. in Arbor Conference Center, Suite B. Our goal is a discussion of the stories of the Bible to experience the stories themselves and people of all faiths are welcome. We just began the Book of Exodus. Here we find the Jewish captivity, the 10 commandments and the story of Jewish wanderings for 40 years in the Sinai Desert. This includes the basis for the Jewish Passover and its Christian descendent, Easter. Class members and the general public can follow along on the website http://bible.lolopop.org. Join us every Friday at 1 p.m. in Arbor Conference Center, Suite B and start a journey of discovery. For more information contact David Wesenberg at [email protected] or (217) 280-4454. All are welcome!

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The World News Active Living Theresa Fields (352) 854-8707 ext. 7530 [email protected]

Fourth of July is one of the most celebrated holidays in America and with good reason. This is the holiday when we can enjoy the things that make America great. It’s a day of picnics, patriotic parades, concerts, and fireworks. I hope you will remember to fly your American flag high and keep our troops in thoughts and prayers.

Patriotic Celebration

Celebrate America’s independence on The Town Square on Tuesday, July 4, from 5 to 9 p.m. You will enjoy great bands, patriotic events, dancing and more. There will be food trucks along with grilled hamburgers and hot dogs, ice cream, smoothies and more! Delight in a spectacular firework display at 9 p.m.

Holiday Hours

Please note that in observance of the Fourth of July, the Arbor Club and Recreation Center facility hours on Tuesday, July 4, are as follows: • Recreation Center office is closed. • Recreation Center Fitness Center and Arbor Club are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. • All fitness classes are cancelled.

Recreation & Wellness Connections

The fall Recreation & Wellness Connections catalog is out! Be sure to check out our new look with many exciting events, trips and fitness activities taking you through the end of the year. Please note all trips and events will require payment at time of sign up. No refunds will be issued two weeks or less prior to the event or trip. If you did not receive a copy of the Recreation & Wellness Connections, we have plenty of copies at the Recreation Center and Arbor Club lobbies for your convenience.

Happy Hour

Join us for Happy Hour every Friday night at the Recreation Center Ballroom. “Disco Night” Happy Hour will take place on Friday, July 21. Pull out the bell-bottoms and miniskirts and guys wear the shirt collars flared out in butterfly style, and you are in for a fun filled evening with the band Groove 41. The entertainment line-up for July is as follows: • July 7: Debbie Owen & Tony T • July 14: Starburst • July 21: “Disco Night” with Groove 41 • July 28: Dino Individual resident I.D.s will be required for entry into Happy Hour; anyone not producing a resident I.D. will be considered a guest, and guest fees are $5 per person. Please note that no beverages of any kind will be allowed into Happy Hour.

Tropic Trivia Night*

Do you like trivia? Come challenge your neighbors and friends for a fun afternoon of mind boggling, brain taxing questions on Thursday, July 6, at the Recreation Center Ballroom. We will have groups of eight per team. Select a team name and prepare to have a fun time! Each team’s score will be calculated, and the team with the most points will win. There will be first, second and third place winners. A cash bar will be provided and you are welcome to bring snacks for your table. Please note outside beverages will not be permitted at trivia. A water station will be provided. The cost is $3 per person for residents and $5 per person for guests attending with the resident. June’s Winners 1: New Kids on the Block; 2: La Triviata: 3: Curley’s Classy Friends.

Horse Farm Tour*

Join us for a morning tour of Ocala horse country that includes a tour of the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association Museum on Friday, July 14. You will go behind the scenes at two of Ocala’s top horse farms, meet retired champions, learn about the area’s rich equine history with local horsewoman, Karen Grimes, as your guide. Karen has “behind the gates” access to Ocala’s farms so expect a surprise or two. We will complete the trip with lunch at Las Margaritas. $32 per person includes transportation and tours (lunch will be

on your own). Please note that this trip requires a lot of walking! Farm stops and lunch location subject to change.

Fountain of Youth ECO/ History Tours at De Leon Springs State Park*

Join us on Tuesday, July 25, at De Leon Springs State Park in Deland, Fla. We will enjoy breakfast at the Old Spanish Sugar Mill Grill and Griddle House that is prepared on the table right in front of you. The breakfast includes pancakes (all you can eat), one egg, a meat of your choosing and fresh blueberries along with a beverage. You will then be taken on a one hour boat cruise on the St. Johns River on a covered pontoon boat. You will hear the tale of these “healing waters.” Much of the story will unfold before your eyes as ospreys swoop down to pluck a meal and Florida alligators warm in the sun. Once you have returned from the boat cruise you will have an hour to visit the museum, butterfly garden and stroll through the park. If you are brave enough to test the waters, you can bring your swimsuit and take a dip in the spring. The cost is $58 per person and includes transportation, park entry, breakfast, and the boat tour.

Social Hour

Join us Thursday, July 27, and enjoy an evening of smooth jazz played by the popular Paul De Ritter Duo in the Recreation Center Ballroom, from 4 to 6 p.m. Bring your neighbors and enjoy hors d’oeuvres (while they last) along with a cash bar. This is a free event!

Singing River Cruise*

Join us for an educational tour on the Rainbow River in Dunnellon, Fla., on Friday, July 28. The captain will share his knowledge of Florida’s ecology and history through story and song on the crystal clear spring-fed Rainbow River and the dark, swamp-fed Withlacoochee River. The tour is about an hour and forty minutes on the water. Once the tour is completed we will dock back at the boat ramp where you will board the bus and take a short ride over to the popular restaurant Swampy’s for lunch. The cost of the trip is $26 per person and this includes transportation

and the river cruise. Lunch will be on your own.

World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum*

Join us on Friday, July 28, as we travel to St. Augustine, Fla., to visit the World Golf Hall of Fame. It serves as a steward of the game through engaging, interactive storytelling and exhibitions featuring artifacts, works of art, audio, video and photography significant to the history of golf and its members. You will also have the opportunity to hit a ball on the challenge hole and play on the 18-hole putting course that is included in the price of your ticket. During your visit you will receive discounts in the gift shops and have the opportunity to dine at the Museum Café. You can also pick up a quick lunch at the Caddy Shack or visit the snack bar. The cost is $44 per person and includes transportation, admission to the museum, one round on the 18-hole, natural-grass putting course and one shot on the Hall of Fame Challenge Hole. Lunch is not included.

Pool Monitoring

Summer is in full force and what better way to cool off than by dipping in one of our beautiful pools? This is a busy time of year for families to visit and monitors will be on duty at the Recreation Center checking resident I.D.s and ensuring all guests are accompanied by a resident. An adult must accompany children and the swim time for children under 15 is from noon to dusk during the week and no time restrictions on the weekends at the Recreation Center, Indigo and Candler Hills pools. Please note that coolers and alcohol are not permitted at any pool area within On Top of the World Communities. Please also note that the pool rules are posted at all pool and spa areas.

cated in the Meeting Room #2 of the Recreation Center has now been moved to the tall cabinet in the Hobby Building card room.

Telephone Directories

The 2017 On Top of the World telephone directories are in. You can pick up your copy at Customer Service.

Closure of the Wet and Locker Areas

Please note that the men and women’s wet area and locker rooms will be closed for painting from Monday, July 10, through Sunday, Aug. 6. You will have access to the Recreation Center Fitness Center and restrooms only! Please plan accordingly.

Upcoming Events for August •

Thursday, Aug. 3: Tropic Trivia* • Sunday, Aug. 13: Cleveland Indians vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Baseball Game* • Monday, Aug. 14: Line dance tickets go on sale for September • Thursday, Aug. 17: EnviroShred • Friday, Aug. 18: Horse Farm Tour* • Sunday, Aug. 20: “The 39 Steps” at Melon Patch Theatre* • Friday, Aug. 25: “Phantom Masquerade” Happy Hour • Thursday, Aug. 31: Fountain of Youth ECO/History tours at De Leon Springs State Park* Stay safe and always be aware of your surroundings! * To register, call (352) 854-8707 x7530 or x7533. Payment is required at time of registration. No refunds will be issued 14 days or fewer prior to any event or trip.

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Smoking is not permitted at The Pub, on the veranda, or around the pool at the Recreation Center. We have added a smoking area in front of the Golf Shop with signs posted. The puzzle cabinet that was lo-

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The World News World Traveler

Bill Shampine With the remembrance of Memorial Day, I thought it might be instructive to chat a bit about Guadalcanal. World War II buffs will know that the island played a pivotal role in the Pacific Theater. The nation of Solomon Islands, located in the Pacific Ocean northeast of Australia, consists of 992 islands. Guadalcanal is the largest of those islands. The island is mountainous, with hills up to 8,000 feet high, all of which are covered in tropical rainforests. The coasts, however, have white, sandy beaches and are lined with palm trees gently blowing in the breeze (except during the periodic hurricane). The European discovery of Guadalcanal was made by the Spanish explorer Álvaro de Mendaña in 1568. European settlers and missionaries began to arrive in the 18th and 19th centuries. The British took an interest in the region in the early 1800s and established

Photo by Kahunapule Michael Johnson

A view of some houses in Honiara, the capital of the Solomon Islands, and located on the island of Guadalcanal. some local trade. Germany became interested in the Solomon Islands in the late 1800s, and Britain and Germany then vied for control of the entire region. In 1893, the two

countries finally decided to divide the archipelago between themselves, and the British Solomon Islands Protectorate was proclaimed, which included the island of Guadalcanal. In the months after the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese began to expand into the Western Pacific. They reached Guadalcanal in May 1942, and started to build an airfield, which would give them a means to send their war planes as far as Australia. This was strategically unacceptable for the Allied forces, so the US Marines landed on Aug. 7, 1942 to capture and secure the airfield. Vicious fighting ensued over the next six months with a heavy toll of troops on both sides before the Allied forces finally managed to secure the island on Feb. 9, 1943. After the end of the war in 1945, the British regained control of the Solomon Islands. The islands became self-governing in 1976, and

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gained independence two years later. Honiara, located on the northwest coast of Guadalcanal, is the capital of the Solomon Islands. It has a population of about 54,000 people. There are many other, smaller villages scattered around the island, some of which maintain a traditional lifestyle. Many tourists come to Guadalcanal to visit World War II battle sites and museums. There are many shipwrecks, downed airplanes and other war-related relics on and around the island. In fact, one bay is so full of shipwrecks that it is called Iron Bottom Sound. In addition to viewing military memorabilia, Guadalcanal also is a top diving spot that offers clear water and a rich array of wildlife. A popular spot for snorkelers is Marau sound, a coral reef that is home to tropical fish, giant clams, and rare sea shells. The island also offers excellent opportunities for hikers and bird watchers. The tropical rainforest and mountainous terrain provides a wide variety of bird and animal life in addition to impressive waterfalls that can be reached by hardy hikers. However, you do need to be aware that malaria and yellow fever, both mosquito-borne diseases, are endemic to the island, so caution is advised.

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Men’s Billiards League Championship By Phil Panzera The men’s league finished this month, and our community’s Team #1 captured the league championship for the ninth time in the last 11 years. The men’s league ran from October through June, and included 13 teams from six senior communities in Ocala. The league

was divided into two rounds, with 12 weeks in each round. Team #1 had its second undefeated season with a record winloss result of 24 to zero, winning the separate competitions for both round one and round two. With its ninth championship, Team #1, cap-

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tained by Rich Impresa, has continued its dynasty status for another year. Members of the team include Gene Hueber, Joe Wilks, Ray Stover, Phil Panzera, Dan Newby, John Mansfield, Rich Impresa, Lonnie McNew, and Mike Carver, and Steve King. This year, On Top of the World fielded four teams, and Team #2 also made a great showing. In round one, Team #2 had a win-loss record of seven to five, but in round two they kicked in the afterburners and posted a very commendable 10 to

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Team #1 men’s league champions: Gene Hueber, Joe Wilks, Ray Stover, Phil Panzera, Dan Newby, John Mansfield, Rich Impresa, Lonnie McNew, and Mike Carver, plus Steve King (not shown).

Cornhole is a Go By Jim Russell After several months of discussions, planning and implementation, the residents began playing the game of cornhole at the horseshoe complex. Because of the tremendous level of interest … we had over 100 people sign up to play prior to the first bag being tossed and three separate times were established to ensure everyone had an opportunity to take part. Our first group of 24 enthusiasts met on Thursday, May 18, at 9 a.m. A second group of 24 met at 6 p.m. followed by our third group of 24 meeting to play the following Tuesday at 6 p.m. Thanks to the efforts of Theresa Fields, management purchased the six sets of game equipment needed

to play the game, provided us the facilities needed to set up as well as store the equipment and supported our efforts to recruit players by providing flyers announcing the introduction of this new activity. As an extra-added surprise, management also purchased several all weather cornhole sets for use by all residents anytime they would like to play. Two sets are located at the pavilion adjacent to the softball field and horseshoe complex. There are instructions for use posted, so come out and try your hand at playing. Another two sets are in place at The Lodge at Candler Hills. Anyone wishing to play on a regular basis can call Jim Russell at (352) 861-6355 and we’ll set you up for a time slot to play. Cornhole is an easy game to play and can be enjoyed by residents of all ages. Both couples and singles are welcome and it’s a great way to meet new folks and have an enjoyable hour or so outdoors. The horseshoe complex has restrooms,

Line Dance Season Ends with a Treat By Nancy Carmack Our line dance classes with Marilyn ended for this season at the end of June. She hosted her annual ice cream social the end of May to celebrate another fun season of dancing together. Since it was Memorial Day, everyone wore patriotic colors, and all had a great time. Nancy’s intermediate class will continue through July, which will be a month of reviewing the dances taught during this past season. All Monday dance classes and Wednesday practice sessions take a break during the month of August.

We still enjoy dancing at The Town Square on Friday and Saturday evenings and have been enjoying our new CD music, which includes old favorites and new dances. We also continue to have our monthly dance the second Thursday of the month. During the month of May we celebrated Cinco de Mayo by wearing bright colors and awarded a prize for the most colorful outfit, which was a piñata filled with treats and treasures and won by Bee Carson. In June, we all wore our blue

a water fountain, lots of shade and plenty of parking. During the summer months, we are having open play, which means you can play from whatever distances you want to toss from and you can play with whomever you choose. In the fall, probably sometime in September when most of

Come out and play cornhole. dance shirts. Many of the beginner dancers had just received their dance shirts, so it was fun to see everyone dressed in blue and dancing to the same music. A note from Marilyn … “Each year, we take a short break from Monday line dance lessons in July and August. We’ve had another memorable year together as dancers, friends and line dance family. You’ve been a blessing to me as we danced through 2016-2017! Thank you for your commitment to dance classes and for all the many shared happy occasions. In my 28 years teaching dance in so many places, On Top of the World is a rare community of cooperation, friendship and pure enjoyment! We know that dancing stimulates the brain, strengthens memory, im-

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two record to cinch second place in the League. Team #2’s captain, Bill Daly, said that his players had worked very hard this year, and he was pleased with their strong showing in the second round. Other Team #2 members include Mike Cruz, Fausto Coste, Ron Rose, Jim Fallon, Rich Aber and Joe Amigliore. Bill also keeps statistics of player performance, and he said that Mike Cruz was the top player of Team #2 during round one, and that Jim Fallon was the top player for both round two and the entire season. Now that the men’s league has finished for the year, a summer session will continue for the next few months. The next full season will begin in October, and any players who may wish to join the fun should feel free to check with any of the team captains or co-captains for next year, tentatively Rich Impresa, Bill Daly, Jerry Snyder, Jerry Kamenker, Ronnie Cruce, Phil Panzera, and Dan Newby. Anecdote of the Month: When I started playing pool at the tender age of 10, I still remember the first two pieces of advice my father gave me. This advice is still sound over a half century later: 1. “Never hit the eight-ball hard!” 2. “Be sure and chalk up every 20 or 30 shots, whether you need it or not.” the snowbirds return, we’ll have a meeting of all participants, form a Cornhole Club, install officers, establish by-laws, form teams for league play as well as select days and times for both open and league play. In the meantime, come join us for the summer!

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proves coordination, flexibility and stamina, and expands our social lives. We’ve added fun and laughter to these health benefits, and ice cream too! Thanks for sharing your time with me and I wish all of you a happy and safe summer. See you in September!” Stepping in a set pattern to the beat of the music in a line with your friends is fun. Think about joining a class in September when our new season begins. For detailed information, contact Marilyn McNeal at (352) 8041546 for beginner and improver level classes and Nancy Carmack at (352) 533-8870 for the intermediate class.

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CARDS & GAMES Monday Afternoon Bridge Shirley Stolly & Carol Johnson

May 1 1: Helen & Joe O’Brien; 2: Shirley Stolly & Carol Johnson; 3: Don & Linda Sprague; 4: Fran Griswold & Betty Morris. May 8 1: Betty Morris & Fran Griswold; 2: Joan Lord & Doris Keathley; 3: Cleona Redman & Mary Rose Janssen; 4: Carol Johnson & Shirley Stolly; 5: Linda & Don Sprague. May 15 1: Helen & Joe O’Brien; 2: Doris Keathley & Joan Lord; 3: Marjorie Benton & Caryl Rosenberger; 4: Shirley Stolly & Carol Johnson; 5: Fran Griswold & Betty Morris. May 22 1: Caryl Rosenberger & Marge Benton; 2: Joan Lord & Doris Keathley; 3: Don & Linda Sprague; 4: Carol Johnson & Shirley Stolly. May 29 1: Cindy Brown & Joanne Jones; 2: Mary Rose Janssen & Cleona Redman; 3: Fran Griswold & Betty Morris; 4: Don & Linda Sprague.

Tuesday Afternoon Bridge Joanne Jones

May 2 1: Joanne Jones & Mazie Millward; 2: Shirley Stolly & Betty Morris; 3: Linda & Don Sprague. May 9 1: Linda & Don Sprague; 2: Mazie Millward & Rad; 3: Agnes LaSala & Bernie Kelly. May 16 1: Joanne Jones & Mazie Millard; 2: Shirley Stolly & Betty Morris; 3: Agnes LaSala & Bernie Kelly. May 23 1: Linda & Don Sprague; 2: Agnes LaSala & Bernie Kelly; 3: Joanne Jones & Mazie Millward.

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May 30 1: Joanne Jones & Mazie Millward; 2: Shirley Stolly & Betty Morris; 3: Linda & Don Sprague.

Tuesday Night Duplicate Bridge Doris Keathley

May 2 1: Paul Pinter & Paul Reidinger; 2: John & Marie Fiorillo; 3: Marjorie Benton & Rita Smyth; 4: Caryl Rosenberger & Colleen Tobino; 5: Doris Keathley & Joan Lord. May 9 1: Dan Lack & Ed Bodnar; 2: Caryl Rosenberger & Colleen Tobino; 3: Paul Pinter & Paul Reidinger; 4: Katie White & Kathie Dushary; 5: Doris Keathley & Joan Lord. May 16 1: Jim & Betty Devoy; 2: John & Marie Fiorillo; 3: Dan Hall & Sharon Davis; Tie at 4/5: Dan Lack & Ed Bodnar; Katie White & Kathie Dushary. May 23 1: Caryl Rosenberger & Colleen Tobino; 2; Dan Lack & Ed Bodnar; 3: Katie White & Kathie Dushary; 4: Jim & Betty Devoy; 5: Joan Lord & Doris Keathley. May 30 1: Jim & Ruth Jackson; 2: Caryl Rosenberger & Colleen Tobino; 3: Dan Lack & Ed Bodnar; 4: Joan Lord & Doris Keathley; 5: Jim & Betty Devoy.

Wednesday Afternoon Bridge Pat Golgart

May 3 1: Sharon Davis; 2: Bernie Kelly; 3: Linda Sprague; 4: Pat Golgart; Cons: Marian Hotz. May 10 1: Pat Golgart; 2: Sharon Davis; 3: Marian Hotz; cons: Delores Ochu. May 17 1: Marian Hotz; 2: Pat Golgart; 3: Linda Sprague; Cons: Bernie Kelly. May 24 1: Bernie Kelly; 2: Linda Sprague;

3: Carmen Arroya; Cons: Marian Hotz & Delores Ochu. May 31 1: Carmen Arroya; 2: Pat Golgart; 3: Don Sprague; Cons: Marian Hotz.

Thursday Afternoon Bridge Marge Starrett

May 4 1: Mary Walker; 2: Shirley Ebert; 3: Marlene Floeckner & Sharon Davis. May 11 1: Serine Rossi; 2: Fran Griswold; 3: Mary Klinzing. May 18 1: Mary Walker; 2: Carmen Arroya. May 25 1: Mary Walker; 2: Dianne Robinson.

Thursday Night Bridge Keith Briggs

May 18 1: Keith Briggs; 2: Miriam McNeilly; 3: Marge Pinter. May 25 1: Beverly Ketchum; 2: Fran Griswold; 3: Marge Pinter. June 1 1: Keith Briggs; 2: Fran Griswold.

Tuesday Night Pinochle Whitney Frye

May 2 1: Bernard Digregorio; 2: Kathy Pinto; 3: Walter Hickenlooper. May 9 1: Andy Mark; 2: Verna Harsh; 3: Edith Kolb. May 16 1: Edna Frye; 2: Bernard Digregorio; 3: Edith Kolb. May 23 1: Cathy Buchanan; 2: Edith Kolb; 3: Mark Kolb. May 30 1: Walter Hickenlooper; 2: Edith Kolb; 3: Andy Mark.

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Linda Piscitelli’s R/C car.

Tom Cummings I’ve been hearing more and more of our members shooting their age. I would love to hear from anyone who does. That really is a great feat. 1 Best of 4 May 3 Tie at 64–Andy Bullock, John Spielvogel, Tary Bole, George Lineman; Mike Walthen, Paul Stoecklin, Vince Nucaso, Ed Duke. Team 3 Best Ball May 10 Tie at 183–Joe Szall, Jerry Nagel, John Bauer, Bob Mondore; Bob Flynn, Ray Brunell, Steve Becker, Tommy Cummings; John Hadacik, Claude Howie, Kas Kaske. Team Best 9 May 17 128–Larry Manion, Joe Jingo, Larry Chase, Steve Molnar; 131–John Langville, John Workman, Paul East, Lance Davsko; 132–Jeff Downs, Tom South, David Stafford, Bob Barbee. Team 1, 2, 3 Best Ball May 31 109–Mike Walthen, Ray Brunell, Francis Caprez, Armando Pena; 111– Terry Hoppes, Bob Mondore, Lance Davsko, Rick D’Addio.

R/C Car Club

Tom Seitz In our community R/C car racing is not just for the men! Our lady members are enjoying racing as much or more than the men. As you will notice, Linda Piscitelli, one of our frequent lady drivers, won the novice class for May. Her colorful car is easy to spot on the track. You may have seen our recent flyer posted around the community. As it says, we welcome all residents, and hope that even more women will join. Come on up to the track and we will show you how easy and fun it can be to race one of these cars. Currently of the more than 80 members, 10 are women. Weather was a problem in June, but hopefully it will have improved by the time you read this. The racing we did manage to get in was well attended. Our winners for the May series of races were: Novice–Linda Piscitelli; 2wd Buggy–Neil Sorensen; 4wd Buggy–Charlie Dove; 2wd Truck–Tom Weiss. Come to one of our regular races on Thursday or Saturday at 9 a.m. and join one of the most fun clubs at On Top of the World. We also continue to provide 9 a.m. Tuesday sessions to help all new drivers. Even if you don’t join, come on out, bring your chair and watch the races with a bunch of friendly people. Just a hint for spectators – sit within earshot of the announcer, it adds to the fun.

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The World News Golf Matt Hibbs (352) 854-2765 [email protected]

Well, we are officially halfway through 2017 and just a few days away from Independence Day. Fourth of July has always reminded me of fireworks, parades, barbecues, picnics, fairs, golf, baseball and fun. What memories come to mind when you think of this special holiday? July also brings the third major of the year, The Open Championship. This year’s event returns to Royal Birkdale Golf Club where Padraig Harrington won in 2008. Here are the professional picks for this year: Matt – Sergio Garcia; Denise – Jordan Spieth; Daniel – Jason Day; and Russ – Rory McIlroy. Candler Hills will also host a major event this month, the annual Fourth of July golf tournament. This year’s event will be held on Tuesday, July 4 with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. The format will be one best ball of the foursome and you can create your own foursome. There will be an added twist to this year’s event so please stop by either Golf Shop for more details. The cost is $10 per player for awards and prizes. The Club at Candler Hills will have food and beverage specials concluding play. Please register in your respective Golf Shop. Just Us Girls is back! We are happy to announce the return of this event on Monday, July 10, at 2 p.m., on the Tortoise & The Hare. The registration fee is $28 per player, which includes dinner and prizes (applicable golf fees apply). You will create your own foursome but score will not count. We are going out there to enjoy golf without the pressure of competition. Come on out and enjoy a wonderful afternoon of golf, laughter and camaraderie. Please contact either Golf Shop for more information. Are you or anyone you know looking to get started playing the wonderful game of golf? If so, the professional golf staff would like to introduce you to “Get Golf Ready.” This program is designed to teach you everything you need to begin playing golf. Our staff will show you how8-OToftheW_HalfPage.pdf to play the game1 of5/31/17 golf

while combining fun, friends and fitness. The program is $99 for a series of five lessons that will introduce you to all aspects of golf, even taking you onto the course in the final session. The program begins Monday, July 10, at 9 a.m. and runs every Monday for five consecutive weeks. Please contact either Golf Shop for more information.

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Candler Hills Ladies 18-Hole Golf Linda Buschur Summer is officially here which brings hot temperatures, high humidity and afternoon thunderstorms. It’s very important to stay hydrated while out there on the golf course. The new 2017–2018 board members are Betty Dong – president; DeAnne Green – vice president; Sue List – treasurer, Pam Monk – secretary; Heddy Racinowski – social/ sunshine chair; Kathy Smyth – tournament chair; and Sara Nunn – invitational chair. Congratulations to the new board and thanks to the outgoing members who did a great job: Judie Anderson, Lynne Thesman and Linda Buschur. Deborah Martin and Sandy Noe volunteered to audit the financial books for the 2016–2017 season. Some of the upcoming events are President’s Cup from Thursday, Oct. 19 to Nov. 16; holiday party on Thursday, Nov. 30 at The Lodge at Candler Hills; the Stone Creek/ Candler Challenge on Tuesday, Dec. 5 and Thursday, Dec. 7; and Mid-State Pro Lady at Candler Hills in January 2018. The next On Top 10:00 AM of the World LGA Invitational is

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World Accolades

LINKS: Bill Lorenz, eagle #3 and shot 78 one stroke under his age. John Gayso, shot 72 six strokes under his age. Jim Merrick, shot 79 two strokes under his age. Francis Caprez, shot 86 two strokes under his age. Rick D’Addio, eagle #7. TORTOISE & THE HARE: Bill Wiechman, Hole-in-One #13. John Gayso, shot 73 five strokes under his age. Nancy Zielinski, eagle #9. Jeanie Gallo, hole-in-one #8. Kevin Hammonds, eagle #5. Joe Wilks, eagle #10. Paul East, eagle #14. CANDLER HILLS: Steve Lennon and Ken Zweiback each shot 73, their best rounds ever. Thursday, Sept. 14. More information on these events will be forthcoming. We invite everyone to visit our website to keep current on upcoming events, view pictures, read minutes and other valuable information. Anyone interested in joining our league should contact President Betty Dong at bddong@gmail. com or stop at the Candler Hills Golf Club to pick up an application from our league book. We are looking forward to an exciting and fun season. Individual Game – Blind 9 May 25 Flight 1: Tie at 33–Mia Kolar and Beverly Ovrebo, 34–Sara Nunn. Flight 2: 33–Iro Lisinski, 35–Sue List, 37–Judy McGrath. Flight 3: 35–Nancy Cofield, Tie at

Mah Jongg

Mary Ehle If you have ever wanted to play the highly addictive game of mah jongg then now is the time. The next teaching session will run weekly from Thursday, July 20 through Thursday, Aug. 10, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. You must register

Congratulations to all of you for these fine accomplishments!

Golf Tip of the Month

You’ve hit a wayward tee shot and your ball ends up in a lie you have never faced. Pros make these escapes look easy while you compound them into double or triple bogeys. If this sounds familiar then I want you to try this routine: Anytime you find yourself in an unusual lie like pine straw, heavy rough, concrete or leaves you must test the conditions first. Take several practice swings to feel how your club reacts to the surface. If you’re hitting off a cart path the club may bounce, if you’re in the thick rough your club will slow down and twist. Now step up to the shot and swing away and be confident in your approach. After you have hit the ball, make a mental note of how the ball reacted for future similar situations. 36–May Chin and Toni Stevenson. Flight 4: 36–Bertha Myers, 37–Sandy Noe, Tie at 38–Joan Gustafson and Kathy Smyth. Team Game – Two-Person Scramble June 1 75–M.J. Strelec and Linda Buschur. 78–Beverly Ovrebo and Ilyong Dicus. Tie at 82– Nancy Cofield and Toni Stevenson, Paula Lily and Irmgard Anger, Judy McGrath and Heddy Racinowski. Individual Game – Cross Country June 8 Flight 1: Tie at 27–Mia Kolar and Diane O’Brien. Flight 2: 26–Pam Monk, Tie at 28– Lynn Barber and Toni Stevenson, 29–Betty Dong. Flight 3: Tie at 29–Heddy Racinowski and Linda Buschur.

through Master the Possibilities to participate. Summer is the perfect time to learn a new game. There is not much other news. If you want more information on the marathon mah jongg game in October, please call Joan Castellucci, Pat Fitzgerald or myself. Until then, jokers to you.

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The World News Ladies 9-Hole Golf Judith Parisi

2017 awards banquet.

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With the heat and humidity of summer it is so important that we don’t forget to keep well hydrated. Webmd.com recommends drinking two cups of fluid two hours before an outside activity, plus four to six ounces every 20 minutes during an activity to keep your muscles well hydrated. After any strenuous activity they recommend more fluid. For most activities, tap water is good, or for an activity that lasts over an hour a sports drink to provide carbohydrates for energy plus minerals to replace lost electrolytes is suggested. Note that feeling thirsty is not an indicator of your body’s water needs, because when you are thirsty you are already dehydrated, and your thirst will be satisfied before your body’s water supply is replenished. The Golf Shop has cups, straws and water available and our great group of rangers has ice available

when we are on the course. There are also really nice insulated tumblers you can purchase in the Golf Shop – a good use of some shop credits. Your board will be working during the summer months on future activities. President Eileen Gustavus has asked for suggestions. In a recent e-mail, she stressed, “your ideas and comments are important as this is your golf league.” You can send her suggestions by e-mail, or write your comments and put them in the league box in the lounge. We invite you to visit our website at otowladies9holeleague.shutterfly.com for more news of the league and pictures of various events. Step Back Scramble May 16 41–Linda Mandala, Lorraine Bill, Ethel Miller; 43–Joyce Smith, Marilyn Davsko, Jean Flynn; 44–Kay Budd, Marcie Hock, Sherry WhitmerHall; 44–Barb Enos, Dolores Jaynes, Louise Lineman; 45-Judy Parisi, Susan Jackins, Sheila Ashe; 45–Lydia Flinchbaugh, Marlene Floeckher, Linda Heenan; 45–Eileen Gustavus, Kathy Hall, Ann Flynn. Team Strike Three -Net May 23 63–Linda Mandala, Blind Draw, Mary Vliek; 65–Pat Gill, Jane Wilson, Sheila Ashe; 65–Susane Trembulak, Blind Draw, Donna McCombs; 67– Judy Parisi, Marilyn Davsko, Jean Flynn; 68–Eileen Gustavus, Kathy Hall, Ann Flynn; 70–Carla Kimball, Marcie Hock, Pauline Beloin. Three Clubs and a Putter-Net May 30 Flight 1: 31–Marilyn Davsko, 36–Virginia Bayless, 37–Kathy Zunica, Kay Budd. Flight 2: 34–Marlene Floeckher, 36– Carol Bell, 39–Barb Enos, Kathy Hall, Joan Cecchini. Flight 3: 37–Louise Lineman, 39– Sheila Ashe, Mary Hart, 40–Jean Flynn. Modified Scotch Ball Twosome June 6 30–Linda Mandala and Kathy Hall; 31–Virginia Bayless and Eve Harvey; 33–Eileen Gustavus and Marilyn Davsko; 34–Caroline East and Louise Lineman; 35–Kay Budd and Linda Heenan.

Ladies Luncheon Bridge Ruth Jackson Ladies Luncheon Bridge meets the first Friday of each month, from 9 a.m. to noon, in Suites E and F of the Arbor Conference Center. Please note that we will not meet in July or August. Our next meeting will be Friday, Sept. 1. For more information, call Ruth Jackson at (352) 509-4129.

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Ken Zweiback, CHMGA treasurer, Eric Kutz and Walt Pacuk, CHMGA president.

Candler Hills Men’s Golf Dave Miller Each year we award scholarship funds to one or more local high school seniors who excel at golf, citizenship and scholastic achievement. This year, our awards went to Kameryn Bass from Meadowbrook Academy and Eric Kutz from Trinity Catholic. These fine young students were honored on Tuesday, May 23. At the same celebration, we presented a donation to Steven Calhoun, program director for the First Tee of Greater Ocala. Funds

Candler Hills Ladies 9-Hole Golf Kathy Hall Thursday, April 25 was the final GAR event of the season at Eagle Ridge with 11 Candler Hills LGA–9 ladies attending. Congratulations to Marianne Ingwersen and Betty Werner both winning third low net in their respective flights. Thursday, April 25 was also our first “tee time” outing for league play. Those of us playing received our tee times in an e–mail the day before play. It seemed to work well eliminating the long wait in the heat prior to play. Another league change of note is the rule revision allowing league

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Ken Zweiback, CHMGA treasurer, Kameryn Bass and Walt Pacuk, CHMGA president.

for both of these programs come from donations by the members of our golf association. Kudos to our members for contributing to these worthy causes, and best wishes to Kameryn and Eric in their future endeavors. Individuals scoring in the 70s during regular league play include: Jon Hill (72), Larry Kettlewell & Ken Zweiback (73), Larry Joseph (75), Paul Rubly (76) and Keith Nesbit (78). Well done! 2-Man Scramble AC/BD May 23 Flight B/D: Tie at 71–Paul Rubly & Donald Huston and Chuck Lafferty & Richard Freeman. 75–Tom Presnick & John Workman. Tie at 76–Keith Nesbit & Gilbert Green and Joe Da-

miata & Paul Kannapel. Flight A/C: 69–Everett Kimball & Jim McGrath. Tie at 70–Chad Robinson & Paul Silliman and Jay List & Gary Lyman. Tie at 71–Mike Deahl & Ken Zweiback and Julian Hobby & Joe Jingco. Individual Stableford May 30 Flight 1: 43-Jon Hill. 39–Larry Kettlewell. Flight 2: 49–Ken Zweiback. Tie at 43–Paul Rubly & Keith Nesbit. Tie at 41–Larry Joseph & Chuck Lafferty. Flight 3: 43–Dennis McCourt. 42– Dale Budd. 40–Julian Wachs. 39– Jim McGrath. Flight 4: 44–John Workman. 41– Paul Silliman. Tie at 37–David Green & Richard Freeman.

Red White Blue Scramble June 6 60–Everett Kimball, Julian Wachs & Barry Barringer. 62–Julian Hobby, Bob Flynn & David Green. 63–Walt Pacuk, Andy Bulloch, John Langville & Bill Horton. Tie at 64–Joe Damiata, Brian Wilder, Jim McGrath & Edwin Viloria and Ken Zweiback, Tim Hunt, Carl Zeiler & Tary Bole. We welcomed Joseph Buba as a new member this month. If you are interested in playing with our group, check out our website (chmga.com), send me an e-mail ([email protected]), or talk to one of the golf professionals in the Candler Hills Golf Shop.

membership opportunities to any lady golfer whether a resident of On Top of the World or an outside club. Golf quote by Ben Hogan, “This is a game of misses. The guy who misses the best is going to win.” This is a good reminder that we are going to make mistakes when we play but if we can eliminate one or two of them it will make a big difference in our score. Ladies, be careful with the heat we’re having now and it will only intensify as summer continues. I did research online for myself (as I’m very sensitive to the heat). I take some bottles of water and add electrolyte drops to them. I start drinking this water the day before. I then take this chilled water and wet towels (that I keep in an insulated lunch bag) with me to golf. I

found this information by searching the web under “hydrating for golf” as I wondered what the pros did to keep up their energy through some very long rounds. Do your own research and share what you find with your “golfing sisters” so we can all have a healthy summer of golf. 3s and 5s May 25 Flight 1: 15–Pat Gill; 16–Lydia Flinchbaugh, Carla Kimball, Gail Schultz. Flight 2: 16–Claire Gabert, Virginia Redden. Flight 3: 15–Marguerite Piotrowski; 16–Kathy Hall. Flight 4: 13–Donna McCombs; 16– Lora Rossi. 2 Person Best Ball June 1 27–Claire Gabert & Julie Crudele;

30–Eileen Gustavus & Miriam Gerlach; 30–Susan Jackins & Blind Draw; 31–Linda Mandala & Aggie Mahoney. Red–White–Blue June 8 39–Eileen Gustavus, Betty Werner, Cheryl Engeman, Joy Spivey; 41–Kay Budd, Cheryl Nesbit, Rocket Johnson; 43–Claire Gabert, Barb Enos, Miriam Gerlach, Mary Giannukos.. ®

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The World News Fit Tips Larry Robinson (352) 387-3571 [email protected]

Ideal Weight or Happy Weight? Have you been struggling without success to get to your “ideal” weight? Perhaps there is an old, favorite dress or suit that you think you should be able to fit into. The truth is that you can weigh more than your “ideal” weight and still be healthy (not to mention happy). A reduction of just 10 percent of your body weight is associated with a host of health benefits including lowering blood pressure, blood cholesterol and blood sugar, as well as reducing your risk for heart disease. Here are some tips to help you get to your healthy, happy weight. FIT TIP #1: Eat mindfully by using some type of tracking system for food intake. By using a food journal or smart phone app to record and track your meals and snacks, you are more likely to make mindful decisions about what and how much you eat. FIT TIP #2: Exercise for 30 to 60 minutes at least three days a week! That is the minimum amount of exercise needed to positively impact your overall health. These exercise sessions will burn extra calories, increase metabolism and leave you feeling more positive about achiev-

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ing weight loss success. FIT TIP #3: Take time out of your busy schedule to focus on yourself; take a mental break. Sit in a peaceful spot and listen to some soothing music, go for a walk in Sholom Park, or give one of our mind-body classes a try. This can be just as important as eating right and exercising to achieve good overall health.

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The 8 a.m. Zumba Mix class had a “blast from the past” workout as they dressed up and danced to disco tunes!

Ladies 18-Hole Golf Susan Rhodes Turnout for league play has decreased a bit with the advent of the warmer, and potentially stormy, weather and absence of snowbirds. However, our numbers are as high as ever at The Pub following league play! On Tuesday, May 23, Deborah Martin, our league president, presented a very generous donation of $300 from our league to First Tee of Greater Ocala at the Candler Hills Community Center. This donation will be used for scholarships for young girls in the program. Some members have been asking, “What happened to the awards banquet?” In the past, this event was held in May. The answer is that the awards banquet will be combined with the Christmas banquet and will be held in December. This is a result of changes in our constitution voted on by our membership in September 2016. One Best Ball of Three (Team Net) May 16/Tortoise & The Hare 54–Linda Bervinkle, Nancy Zielinski, Gail LaGrange. Tie at 57–Debby Wilson, Lynn DeHart, Lynn Barber; Bobbie Wiener, Harriet Hawkins, Paula Hammonds. 59–Connie Sohl, Linda Blewitt, Geri Treppa. 60–Peggy Borro, Yuhlan Cho, Faye Barbee. 61–Sandy Chase, Beverly Ovrebo, Yoshiko Young. Ts and Fs (Individual Net) May 23/Links Flight 1: 33–Bobbie Wiener. 34–Linda Blewitt. Tie at 36–Peggy Borro, Su Freeman. Tie at 38–Gretchen Normandin, VaDonna Hall, Beverly Ovrebo, Gail LaGrange. Flight 2: Tie at 34–Iro Lisinski, Nancy Zielinski. Tie at 35–Angie Jingco,

Joan D’Addio, Debby Wilson. Flight 3: Tie at 34–Harriet Hawkins, Sandy Chase. 36–Connie Sohl. 37– Yuhlan Cho. Tie at 38–May Chin, Rosemarie O’Neil, Margaret Hudacik. Flight 4: Tie at 34–Carolyn Cummings, Yoshiko Young, Donna Brunell. 37–Molly Lucieer. 39–Linda Bervinkle. 40–Lynn Barber. Red, White & Blue May 30/Tortoise & The Hare 92–VaDonna Hall, Rosemarie O’Neil, Yoshiko Young. 93–Bobbie Wiener, Margaret Hudacik, Donna Brunell. Tie at 94–Beverly Ovrebo, Dee Howie, Carolyn Cummings; Joan D’Addio, Yuhlan Cho, Mary Lyon. 95– Peggy Borro, Geri Treppa. Tie at 96–Johanna Forceno, Debby Wilson, Lynn Barber; Iro Lisinski, May Chin, Molly Lucieer. Criers (Individual Net, 8 Holes) June 6/Links Flight 1: 28–Johanna Forceno. Tie at 29–VaDonna Hall, Deborah Martin. 31–Beverly Ovrebo. Flight 2: 27–Yuhlan Cho. Tie at 30– Rosemarie O’Neil, Susan Rhodes . Tie at 31–M. J. Strelec, Debby Wilson. Flight 3: 30–Lynn Barber. Tie at 31– Yoshiko Young, Carolyn Cummings. Tie at 32–Faye Barbee, Paula Hammonds, Dee Howie. Low Gross, Low Net (Individual) June 13/Links Flight 1: Gross: 81–Gail LaGrange. 86–Beverly Ovrebo. Flight 1: Net: 69–Peggy Borro. 75– VaDonna Hall. Flight 2: Gross: Tie at 93–Debby Wilson, Angie Jingco. Flight 2: Net: Tie at 72–Virginia Madura, Rosemarie O’Neill. Flight 3: Gross: 94–Sandy Chase. 95–Sherrie Damiata. Flight 3: Net: 70–Dee Howie. 74– May Chin. Flight 4: Gross: 98–Carolyn Cummings. 102–Geri Treppa. Flight 4: Net: 69–Yoshiko Young. 74– Susan Yenne.

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FITNESS SCHEDULE

Cammy Dennis (352) 854-8707 ext. 7532 [email protected]

Get Ready, Get Set, Get Fit! The annual Summer Fitness Challenge is back! This challenge runs for the months of July and August at the Recreation Center Fitness Center. The challenge is very simple; you set a personal goal for yourself then start logging your miles. Choose between goals of 150, 300 or 500 miles. For every 30 minutes of cardio exercise completed in the fitness center during the months of July and August you will be awarded five miles towards your goal. Earn a t-shirt by reaching that goal! This special program is free and open to all residents and Gateway of Services pass holders. Join the Summer Fitness Challenge as a way to kick-start an exercise program or perhaps increase your current workout routine. Either way, the challenge will get you moving and keep you out of the harm of summer’s heat and humidity. This program was designed very scientifically; everyone who completes the challenge will have exercised within the recommended parameters of physical activity. For example, if you choose to attain 150 miles (which equals 900 minutes of exercise for the nine week period) you will have gotten approximately 100 minutes of exercise per week. The least amount of exercise recommended to positively impact your health is 30 to 60 minutes, three days per week. A goal of 150 miles will get you there! If you choose 300 or 500 miles there is an even greater health benefit. The Summer Fitness Challenge is simple, fun and motivating. Set a goal for yourself and get your “bragging rights” with a new tshirt! Simply stop in and see the fitness attendant in the Recreation Center Fitness Center to sign up. If you have any questions, please call Larry Robinson at (352) 854-8707 ext. 7531.

Bingo

Denise Johnson

Elton Autwell was a racquetball quarter finalist in the Senior Games.

The summer months are here and we continue with bingo each Wednesday. Come visit in cool conditions and socially interact with neighbors and friends! We have two new callers who are in training but we can use additional volunteers. If you would like to help out, contact Nancy Grabowski or myself, Denise Johnson. Our phone numbers are on the commu-

nity telephone directory. It has been a wild few weeks with many multiple winners including some winning more than one game. We’re not sure how they manage to have such great cards. Come out and see how many times you can yell “bingo.”

Cards are not sold after 5:45 p.m. Bingo starts at 6 p.m. If you are there early, we do sell door prizes. This drawing is before we start playing bingo. If you need a snack, stop at The Pub. They remain open until 6 p.m. for bingo. See you next week!

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Dogs must be on a leash at all times.

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The World News Ladies Shuffleboard Beverly Drennan

The ladies only Shuffleboard Club just completed our first season. On Wednesday, May 10, 26 women competed in our first tournament, and on Thursday, May 11, our sponsor, Estate and Retirement Resources, Inc, had Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken cater a luncheon for us. Mike Riley presented the cash prizes and a trophy to the ladies who won: 1: Cindi Richhart; 2: Bev Rooks; 3: Darlene Sayres. It was a great day and a wonder-

Shuffleboard

Walter Lamp Right now shuffleboard is in the middle of our summer season. We have competition on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 8:30 to 10 a.m., unless you finish earlier. Then, we have what is called 10 Pin, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., unless you finish sooner. Also, 10 Pin on Saturdays, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. This would be a

Monday Bowling League Jerry Roney I would like to congratulate members of the winning team: OSIMA (Patricia and Mario Grosso, Edie Plachcinski and Judy Shuster). Also deserving credit are the most improved bowlers Wendy Kakolowski (up nearly 15 pins) and Bill Specht (up slightly more than 15 pins). Further applause goes to highest average bowlers Hedy Schamal with a 168 and Billy Boone with

ful season for us all. Our end of the season charitable donation went to the Ocala Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Center. Remember, we play all summer. We don’t keep records, but we do have fun. There are no fees or dues for the summer season. All ladies are welcome every Wednesday at 9 a.m. Come join us! We will have an open membership meeting for all women residents on Wednesday, Sept. 6, at 9 a.m. Coffee and doughnuts will be served. At that time, $10 dues for the season will be collected and appropriate paperwork will be signed and collected. There will be flyers posted within the community with information for the 2017-2018 season. great time for you to come down, watch and maybe give it a try. The players are always looking to answer your questions and help you have some fun and learn. This is how my wife, Mary and I got started. The shuffleboard courts are right along side the Recreation Center and in front of the softball field. The official league season begins in September. At that time, we will have a regular set schedule of play times through April. They will be posted here in our September column and also in our glass enclosed bulletin board, which is loan astonishing 194. High scratch games were bowled by Patricia Grosso (223) and Ken Rynn (247). High scratch series were bowled by Carol Oman (577) and Darryl Kenyon (623). None of this would have been possible had it not been for our officers - President Sandy Fleck, Vice President Susan Mourar and Secretary/Treasurer George Difrancesco. Our league bowls Mondays at 3 p.m. and our first Monday of next season will be Sept. 11 with an organizational meeting before bowling at 2 p.m. Anybody interested in joining our league should contact George at [email protected].

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Photo by Peggy Ellenberger

Ladies shuffleboard tournament winners. cated at the entrance to the courts. April wimmers are as follows: Men / Women Tuesday p.m.: Rich Vogel / Dotie Migliaccio. Friday a.m.: Jim Keller / Shirley Lindsay. During the season, we will announce all the winners for all the slots. In December 2016 in Clearwater, Fla., three members of our club competed in the Florida Senior Games. All three came away winners in two ways. John Mataya won silver, Paul Hodges won gold and Darryl Kenyon won bronze. In ad-

Dancin’ On the Top Arlo Janssen Don’t miss the Patriotic Celebration at The Town Square on Tuesday, July 4. There will be plenty of music for dancing. Our first dance this fall is set for Saturday, Sept. 23, and will feature the Starburst band with a theme of “Come Fly With Me/Up, Up and Away.” We expect to see some model airplanes as part of the decorations in the Recreation Center Ballroom. Our next dance will be held on Saturday, Nov. 18, with a theme of “Fall Fantasy” and will feature the music from Solid Gold. Our big New Year’s Eve party is

dition, Paul and Darryl teamed up to share another gold in doubles. They all qualified to compete in Birmingham, Ala. in the National Senior Games in June. From Birmingham, Paul Hodges won silver. Paul and Darryl shared silver in doubles. John’s group started later, so for the moment, I have no results for him. So, we wish him well. Congratulations to our winners! We certainly hope that you can make it down to one of our sessions this summer. You can see how the game is played and all the fun our players have. Feel free to ask questions and give it a try or just watch and enjoy. set for Sunday, Dec. 31, and will feature the band Retro Express. Dancin’ On the Top is working on future dance dates for 2018. For club membership, ticket information, or if you want to help with our dances, please contact Gene Melnick at (352) 304-8293 or Peggy Sayat at (352) 509-7400. There are other opportunities to dance here at On Top of the World. In July, the weekly Friday night Happy Hour will be held in the Recreation Center Ballroom. Guest fees apply to anyone not having a resident I.D. There is also dancing outdoors at The Town Square every Friday and Saturday night. Please mark your calendar for the dance parties at Circle Square Cultural Center on Saturday, July 15 with Mark Zauss and the Z Street Band and Friday, Aug. 4 with Norman Lee Schaffer.

July 2017

The World News Tennis Jorge Privat (352) 387-7539

So many residents are enjoying the new tennis courts. If it rains, they drain better. They feel good under your feet. We now have ev-

Pickleball

Bill Daugherty TIP: Manage an invisible link, or string, that keeps you and your partner no more than about 10 feet apart. When your partner moves to retrieve the ball, that link is like a powerful magnetic force that pulls you with him. If your partner is pulled to the sideline to play the ball, you are pulled with him to cover the middle. If that link is broken, you leave a big gap up the middle. It is very common to see players protecting their side of the court instead of moving with the ball and their partner. In the same way that the link pulls you laterally, it

Ballet Club

Eugenie Martin The Ballet Club is celebrating its 10th year of operation. In the spring of 2007, we started the club, offering two classes each week. Now, we have five weekly classes, composed of different options. There are two beginner classes, two classes for more advanced dancers, and the Fusion Floor Barre, which is done on a floor mat, and includes elements of Pilates and yoga as well as ballet. All classes are done to beautiful music, and are great workouts for core strength and flexibility. They are also fun! With the exception of Independence Day weekend, we plan to have classes throughout the whole summer. All of our classes are held in the Arbor Club Exercise Studio

Group Mexican Train Chicken Foot Barbara & David Lee Residents – come one, come all! Bring your resident I.D. on the first night at check in. Bring a quarter and a rack if you have one. We have a training table if you’ve never played; join us for a fun filled night. We have been playing for over six weeks now with approximately 30 players each week. Thank you all for coming to join us and playing this fun game with dots or numbers. We appreciate those supporting our group each week. Our favorite phrase is “pass the bag please.” Come out and join us in the Art Studio in the Hobby

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erything we need to really have a good time: benches, score keepers towels, measuring sticks, brushes, and squeegees. Gee, what else can we ask for! Ah, cabanas ... yes, they are coming soon and will feel good to have a place to hide when the sun is up and the temperature is high. Anyway, continue to bring enough fluids to keep yourself should also pull you forward and back. When your partner moves up to the no-volley line, that link is pulling you along to establish a position of strength. When your partner is forced to the backcourt to retrieve a ball, it is much more likely that he will hit a return that can be slammed back at you. So the link should be pulling you back with him, at least part of the way, until you see what type of return that your partner is making. That link has some flexibility, but should never break completely. Watch for those broken links on the other side of the net. That creates an opening for you to hit a winner. Introduction for new players will be Thursday, July 13, at 8:30 a.m. Please wear court shoes and bring plenty of water to drink. Have fun, play hard, and make good friends.

adjacent to the indoor swimming pool. The studio has three glass walls through which we can see the pool, plus the greenery and sky beyond it. The view is beautiful. Our class schedule follows: • Beginner: Tuesdays, 11 a.m. to noon; Fridays, noon to 1 p.m. • More advanced: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1 to 2:15 p.m. • Fusion Floor Barre: Saturdays, 11 a.m. to noon. We always welcome newcomers to our classes, and no previous experience is necessary, nor are ballet clothes. All that is necessary to start are exercise clothes and socks – plus a bottle of water (and a neck pillow towel for Fusion Floor Barre). If anyone is interested in joining one of our classes, please call me first at (352) 854-8589. That way, we can chat, and I can help you decide which class is best for you. Happy dancing! Building, Mondays from 7 to 9:30 p.m. If you have any questions, feel free to call Barbara and David Lee at (770) 394-7533.

properly hydrated during the summer months and throughout the whole year for that matter.

The Serve

I had the opportunity to assist several players and provide a little help with their serve. As the saying goes, it is the most important stroke in the game and the most difficult to master. But, learning the basics well and understanding what makes it tick, will be very helpful to you. I remember watching a US Open final between Roger Federer and Andy Roddick. Although Roddick was clocking his serves between 140 and 150 miles per hour, it was Federer whose serves were between 120 and 130 miles per hour who doubled the number of aces as Roddick. What Federer was doing better than Roddick, was placing his serves more accurately, and mostly to Roddick’s weaker side, his backhand. This tactic applies to all of us over 50 years of age. Since we lack power, placement and angles are crucial to your game. Your serve can be of medium speed, or even a snail’s pace, but if you can accurately direct it to your opponent’s weaker side, he or she will have difficulty in making a good return. If your opponent runs around his weak side to make a return, then you direct your serve to the open side. If the receiver moves back to the center of the service box, you serve again to his weaker side. This pattern will frustrate the receiver to the point where he/she will make erratic returns into the net, or over the baseline. It would also be helpful to add a simple spin to your serve. Consult your local tennis professional to show you how to do it. Nothing dramatic, with loads of spin or high kicking bounces. A little spin will give

27C your opponents something to think about. Also, the more variations you add to your serve, the more effective it will be creating problems for the team on the other side of the net. It is also important to vary the speed of the serve. If you always miss the first one, your opponents set themselves up for the second serve, ready to take the offensive position. By varying the speed of your serve, it makes it less predictable and reduces the effectiveness of the return. The wind and the sun can be helpful or a hindrance depending upon your personal feeling about them. In doubles, the stronger server should serve with the wind, as the slower server is not affected as much by it. However, if your team has a lefty and a righty, you should elect to serve from the side where you don’t have to look into the sun. As long as the sun and the wind are not factors, it is wise to have the stronger server serve first. When you have a partner who blasts the first serve but never gets the serve in the box, and then babies the second serve, this makes you, at the net, a victim of smashing returns, or gives the opposition the opportunity to take the offensive. If you have a “dependable” second serve, don’t be afraid to let it rip on the first. Another standard tactic is to take something off your first serve to make sure you get a high percentage in, allowing you to get to the net more efficiently, and get in better position for the first volley. Psychologically, your opponents feel that your first serve is always more difficult to return than your second serve. Also, getting a high percentage of your first serves in build your confidence and elevates the rest of your game. See you on the courts!

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The World News R/C Flyers

Gary Bayless Top Gun is an invitation-only scale contest held each year and draws some of the best builders and flyers of large R/C airplanes in the world. The following is a brief account of an expedition by five club members to the festivities. I’m sure many of you remember the TV show “Dragnet.” Well, with credit to Jack Webb, here’s “Just the facts ma’am.” It was Thursday morning in Ocala, warm, no rain or clouds. My name’s Gary, my partners are Vinnie, Don, and Doug. The boss is another Gary. Boss because he’s driving. We head south on I-75; the traffic is heavy. We trade insults, bad jokes, and tell stories (some even true) … feels like we’re at the flying field. We turn on I-4 and find Lakeland, then the flying site. A dirt road into a field covered with tents. Looks like a carnival but the sound of miniature jet planes gives it away. This is a playground for adults. I spring for VIP parking; $5 and we’re about 50 feet closer than the free parking. I just failed the intelligence test. Don gives me the needle, yep, feels like we’re at the flying field. There’s a lot going on, big jets, big prop fighters, big bucks …

big everything. I’m cheap, I’ll watch. Check out the vendor’s tents, surprise, big accessories for big models. Then the food tents, what else, big sandwiches. Spot the judging area, P47 on the table, size of a compact car, looks real. Chairs lined up near the fence, nice view of paved runway. Large model jets with turbo engines fly by, look real, sound real, smell real, worth the trip. Watch kid, about 10, fly a big Cub, does a good job but almost hits the fence on landing in crosswind, no damage, Dad with big smile, nice. Getting hot now, walk around with Don, find Tom Weiss from club and Gary West from On Top of the World sales under their tent. They offer shade; we take it. They offer water; we take it. Get inside dope on the judging, we listen, tent near end of approach, good look as the big models land, only a few tip over, or run off end of runway, impressed, good flying! Back in the sun, watch more flying, time goes by, find other guys, everybody’s hot, tired. Boss asks if anyone wants to go, no one wants to admit they are beat, no one speaks up, asks for show of hands who wants to stay, no hands go up, boss is genius (he wants to leave too). Back on I-4, traffic is still heavy, learn new words from boss. Get home safe. Later that week the group was charged with leaving the scene of a good time. They were sentenced to return next year.

Photo by Gary Bayless

Don Southard, Doug Wilder, Gary Springer, and Vinnie Gruffre taking in Top Gun.

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The spring season horseshoe champion was Ed Klodzen with Allen Essig placing second.

Horseshoe League Paul Pardee The spring season champion was Ed Klodzen. Ed has had a lifetime of practice and it shows with his 55-point average. He throws ringers at 33 percent and won 73 percent of his matches. While Ed’s winning was no surprise, Allen Essig’s clearly was. Allen just joined at the start of spring season. He came in with a 38 handicap, which was the league average at the time and that is the rule for beginners; by season’s end he brought it down to 29, winning 68 percent of his matches. In case you are wondering, we do have a female member, Carrie Beisler, and she is one of our top tier players. With the spring season over, the league is currently on summer break until the fall season starts on the first Tuesday in September. However, on any given Tuesday at 9 a.m., you will find several players showing up to practice and most likely organize some friendly competition. There will be no league scoring but bragging rights will apply. So, if you would like to test out your ability to toss a two pound horseshoe and hook it on a one-inch diameter stake, come on down to the pits Tuesday morning or anytime. There is a large plastic box that contains horseshoes for practice and they are always avail-

able. If you have never tried it, who knows, you might have a hidden talent for throwing ringers. If you wish to join, all you have to do is show up. We’ll assign you a handicap and, as usual, we will have a random draw and based on the color and number you will know which pit you are playing on and with whom you will be competing that day. We sponsor a travel team in the tri-county horseshoe league that runs parallel with our winter season. Every Thursday, during this season, we send a team to other retirement communities such as Beverly Hills, Del Web, or The Villages to face one of their six teams. The cost for joining the travel league and refreshments, when we are hosting, is paid for by recycling aluminum cans. Our treasurer, Ed Lalonde, accumulates crushed cans in five large containers. When they are full, he delivers them to a recycle center and receives cash payment. And to this date, Ed says, we have sufficient funds to cover all league expenses. So, there is no cost or obligation to join the horseshoe league. We only ask if you have aluminum cans that you recycle, bring them when you come to play. In closing my first horseshoe league column it is important to thank Jim Russell for his effort as long time columnist in this space and his continuance as league liaison and now he has taken on the columnist role for the cornhole league.

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Gold in Key West By Bob Woods World News Writer “Today’s the Day” - spoken every day by a man who is perhaps our country’s greatest treasure hunter, Mel Fisher. Fisher was a dreamer along with being a visionary who continued every day for the good part of 16 years searching for the treasure from Spanish galleons that sunk during a hurricane near Key West, Fla. on Sept. 6, 1622. The ships were the Nuestra Senora de Atocha and the Santa Margarita. Fisher discovered the wreck of the Atocha on July 20, 1985; recovering an estimated $450 million cache on the ship known as the “Atocha Motherlode,” which included 40 tons of gold and silver, 114,000 Spanish silver coins known as “pieces of eight,” gold coins, Columbian emeralds, gold and silver artifacts along with 1,000 silver ingots. What was found is believed to be only half the treasure as parts of the ship are missing after being tossed about during other hurricanes.

Finding the treasure was just the beginning after 16 years of searching. Fisher and his team of investors endured over 100 court battles over the treasure, which ended in victory for Fisher in the U.S. Supreme Court. Today much of the treasure is located in a museum called the Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Museum in Key West, Fla., which is within walking distance from where cruise ships dock. This museum contains not only treasure from the Spanish ships but has an extensive collection of artifacts from 17th century shipwrecks. There are all kinds of gold to be viewed from fancy jewelry to pieces of coins. At one time, there was a solid gold bar that visitors could lift in a special Plexiglas case. This bar was stolen while under the watchful eyes of many employees and security cameras in August 2010. The museum is one of the many tourist destinations in the Conch Republic – Key West.

Tellin’ it Like it is By Ray Cech World News Writer It was Tuesday, June 6, and a time for members of the Ocala Star Banner staff to tell it like it is. They pulled no punches when confronted with some pretty tough questions and comments from more than 150 attendees in Live Oak

Hall. For example, “Why aren’t you more balanced in your political reporting?” “I’m more interested in what’s going on here in Ocala and Marion County than the rest of the world.” “Why should I buy the paper when I can get all the informa-

Photo by Bob Woods

Gold plate found in the treasure discovered by Mel Fisher and displayed at the Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Museum in Key West, Fla. tion I need online?” Responding to these and many other questions were Brad Rogers, Dave Schlenker, Amy Mangan, Jim Ross and, our very own local curmudgeon, Emory Schley. Jim Ross, managing editor, introduced his colleagues, who then gave a short personal bio and what they did at the Star Banner. Almost everyone on staff has a long history here in Ocala. Jim Ross is a gradu-

Photo by Ray Cech

Brad Rogers, Dave Schlenker, Jim Ross, Amy Mangan and Emory Schley presented on Tuesday, June 6.

Best Photo Tip Ever By Connie Filip Think of your favorite work of art – music or a painting; it’s not just the notes or the materials; it’s the creative mind that put it all together. So - here’s the best photo tip ever: Cameras don’t make pictures, people do. It’s nice to have the best tools, but not necessary. And your choice of the best exposure helps, but in the end, here’s what’s key: think about what you want to capture for others to see. So, on your next family vacation, think about what you want your photo to say. Try to capture the fun or an amazing moment. Make it more than recording your family’s faces. Look for those action shots, family interactions, or catch that special smile or the inner emotion in their expressive eyes. Think about that photo telling everyone a story … you’re the author … so first decide what you want everyone to see.

There’s no organized field trip in July. Capture photos of fireworks or statuary for photo sharing. For up-to-date field trip information, visit our club website at otowspc. com. The July photography display at Master the Possibilities is by ShutterBug John Ware. Come find your favorite in his wide assortment of subjects … maybe its an interesting face, a special activity, or a once in a lifetime trip. And also consider “stopping by” on Facebook! Our members post their favorite shots on ShutterBugs PSH (Photo Scavenger Hunt). Anyone can log on and see them. If you’re a member with a few favorites of your own, just go to the site and ask to join. John Ware or Norbert Sachs will give any ShutterBug member permission to play with us. ShutterBug members ... here are two good reasons to keep your camera handy while you’re out and about this summer: 1. Our fall Master the Possibilities theme is “Wild and Wonderful Florida” to be shown in Studio 9. The due date for your eight by 10-inch photos will be sometime in August. 2. And our annual photography

ate of Trinity Catholic and Emory Schley remembers SR 200 when it was still a narrow, dirt road. Schley, with his dry and quick-witted humor said that the most e-mails he ever received was in response to an article he wrote, “The Microsoft Caller.” The caller told him that there was a problem with his PC, “but no problem, we can fix it for you.” Emory has an Apple computer. His response to the caller as told in his article and to his audience, deserves a Pulitzer. Of interest to all who attended the open discussion is the future of print media. The Ocala Star Banner once boasted 50 staff personnel. That number is now down to 12. With the advent of digital media and as retail stores shutter - a mainstay of print advertising what the future holds for newspapers, as we know them, is all very much a question. However, Ross and his colleagues are optimistic. They feel and are hopeful, that as millennials tire of squinting at their smartphones, they will consider enjoying the tactile feel and look of a newspaper. The panel discussion by the Star Banner team was followed on Monday, June 19 with a presentation by Jim Ross on “fake news.” On Monday, July 10, Joe Byrnes and Susan Smiley-Height will discuss “Digital Media,” a presentation on the changing world of bringing the news to us as it happens. This is sure to shed light on the challenges taking place in just about every media outlet.

contest is open to all members in good standing. In addition to our general categories, the “special category” for this November exhibit is produce (this includes fruits or vegetables). Stop in and learn along with us as we watch a new photography DVD teaching series program called “Learn & Master Photography,” by Vince Wallace. It’s a 24-lesson package! Our monthly club schedule:

First Tuesday: Morning field trip. • Second Tuesday: Instructional DVD. • Third Tuesday: Photo sharing activities. Fourth Tuesday: Guest speaker or DVD. Want to learn more about digital? Stop in at the ShutterBugs’ Tuesday meeting. We start at 3 p.m. in Suites B and C of the Arbor Conference Center. Or contact Gary Uhley, our club president, at (352) 854-8536 or [email protected].

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The World News Encore Collaborative Theatre Lynn Miller

Encore shines the spotlight this month on their new president, Brenda Elliott who lives in Candler Hills. She started out in theater pretty much at the top. At 56, she landed her very first part as Big Mama in “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.” In following years, she played Clariee Belcher in “Steel Magnolias,” Hecate and Lady Macbeth’s handmaid in “Macbeth,” Mrs., French, the housekeeper, in “Ravenscroft,” and Edna McCarthy in “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.” After many years and all hope gone of being in a play

Theatre Group

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again when she took part in Encore Collaborative Theater Club’s production of “Dancing Beneath a Paper Sky” in October 2016 as Eddie Kochek. Brenda’s challenges increase as she looks forward to the theater group’s next presentation this year of “The Golden Girls Move to On Top of the World,” which is scheduled at the Recreation Center stage on Saturday, Oct. 7 and Sunday, Oct. 8. She will bring new meaning to the character Sophie as well as being featured in special entertainment. The original script that calls for a staggering 14 members in the cast, was written by two playwrights in The Villages who gave Encore permission to collaborate it as well as, changing the name of the commu-

nity in the title before producing it this fall. To date, it has played in their community for five sold out performances and we expect no less here! We are already getting calls from those who want to be added to our ticket waiting list! It is never too late to try something new! There are many facets to working on the committee of a theater group. Help is needed in each area. If you have only an hour or two to spare, once a month, for the three or four months of preparation for a theater production, plus dress rehearsals and the play, we can use your support! You can choose to be even more active, which of course, is optional. We always need aspiring actors, decorative artists, painters, set people and singers. While we love talent, creativity and experience, we welcome all,

especially those with a positive outlook and enthusiasm! There is something for everyone to do! Won’t you join us? Contact Brenda Elliott at (404) 216-3009 or [email protected] or leave your contact information to be put on our ticket request list. For general information, you may also contact Lynn Miller at (352) 438-3354 or [email protected]. Aspiring actors, decorative artists, painters and singers are always needed. Find out what areas interest you by talking with Encore today. Our first rehearsal for the October play begins at 6 p.m., Tuesday, July 11 in Suites E and F in Arbor Conference Center. Please register your interest to attend. The fun is around the corner; call today. You have nothing to lose but a lot to gain!

event this past March created new excitement among our members and we are anticipating a greater show in March 2018. Commencing with our first general meeting on Monday, Sept. 11, we will be soliciting interested residents to bring their talents to our first open casting call (held through February 2018), and we hope to have new acts come forward and audition for consideration to be a part of our next show entitled, “Path to Talent Showcase II.” We are certain there are many more very talented friends and neighbors who will be willing to audition and hopefully make our show. Some examples of acts that your Theatre Group will be looking for are: • Dancers (individual or

group). Solo, duet, ensemble, chorus singers, instrumentals (individual or group), bluegrass (banjo, fiddle, bass, guitar, etc.). • Barbershop or Sweet Adeline quartet. • Karaoke performances. • Clown acts/ventriloquist – either with a real dummy or human dummy. • Magician. • Comedic skits or other (the possibilities seem endless). We will welcome any existing and/or new card-holding residents who wish to display their talents. Please keep your eyes open for our posted flyers at our community venues as our new season approaches.

Even if you have no specific talent to present, and would just like to help in our various activities related to putting on a show, please plan on attending. We meet on the second Monday of each month starting in September at 7 p.m. at Arbor Conference Center, Suites E and F. We invite you to join us on Sept. 11. We will hold a short business meeting, enjoy some light refreshments, and hold our auditions for our new show. A committee will review the acts presented. Our only stipulation is that you be a resident of On Top of the World Communities to join our club or be a participant in our next show. You may contact our newly elected president Harry Boyajian at (239) 336-4804 or crooner1142@gmail. com, or our Membership Chairman Bree McDonald at breejuju_49@ yahoo.com for additional information.

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The World News The New Pretenders Nancy Grabowski

During these lazy, hazy days of summer, there is no organized practice for us. However, individuals and groups are putting in some extra time to be fully prepared when we start up in late September. We are more than just “pretenders” and you can find us throughout the community. Many of us volunteer in a variety of places and dance at Happy Hour and on The Town Square. Let me take a minute to introduce some of the troupe on a more personal basis. Fran Allen, while accomplished on the violin, wields an extraordinary needle that creates our costumes. Charleston born and raised, she puts her talents to work to make us look so good, a natural part of her Southern charm. We won’t give away too much about the show for 2018, but Fran is picking up instruments in addition to her violin! She is quite a dancer, too. Nick Lagatutta’s picture could be in the dictionary next to the entry for “gentleman,” for he most surely is just that. Nick, featured

on the trumpet and rhythm instruments, has a kind word and helping hand for anyone. He was born in the Bronx, N.Y. and moved here in 1989. Most everyone can pick Tom Miller out of the crowd. His tall frame has him towering over almost everyone. Tom is featured on the bass and the banjo and is an accomplished dancer, gliding through square dance steps with ease and agility. Tom volunteers throughout the community welcoming newcomers and directing traffic; he also teaches classes at Master the Possibilities. We are proud to introduce Nancy Jennings-Fair, a super addition to our singers. Nancy, a Pennsylvania native, will be easily recognized by her exuberance and mega-watt smile! Nancy has had quite a year thus far: she retired, she moved here, and she hooked up with us! The New Pretenders show for 2018 will open on Friday, Feb, 2 at 7 p.m. The performance will be repeated on Saturday, Feb. 3 at 7 p.m. and finally on Sunday, Feb. 4 at 2 p.m. Watch for the announcement for ticket sales prior to February. Reserved seating will be $10 and general admission will be $8; the show promises to be filled with all those things you’ve come to expect from us and some of the unexpected, too!

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Our convict, Tom Miller, is assisted by Fran Allen and Nick Lagatutta when the elastic waistband let go ... right in the middle of “Tijuana Jail” during the 2017 Sunday show!

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Sindy & Richie O’Brien It’s so exciting every month to see how many new karaoke singers are going to try us out and more importantly how many return because they enjoyed it so much. We want to welcome Laurie, Rob, Patty, Nancy and her whole entourage to our karaoke family. Nancy W. even got her friend Nancy J. to sing a duet, “ I Got You Babe.” They did a great job. It›s a great way to start someone out in karaoke, if you don›t want to sing alone just do a duet, or if you just want to listen it›s like coming to a free show. Our group is very entertaining! All residents are welcome! You don’t have to live in Candler Hills to join us; that just happens to be where we meet. So come on out, join our group to sing or just listen. Some people start out coming to listen and after a few visits end up singing. It’s totally up to you. We put out books to look up your favorite songs, or you can bring your own karaoke CDs, if you have them. We meet at the Candler Hills Community Center on the second and fourth Monday at 6:30 p.m. For the month of July, there will only be karaoke on the second Monday. Hope to see you there. For more information, call Sindy at (352) 362-4810.

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Kapellbrücke

July 2017

By Bob Woods World News Writer

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Linda Lohr The hive is humming! We’ve added the third Saturday of the month to our schedule. Especially with all the snowbirds gone, we can use the extra session to catch up on some

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of our projects. We’ve added a few more new members and we thank them for joining our efforts. Our mission is to provide comfort for the abused, abandoned and neglected children of Marion County. Your donations all year long help us to do just that. Stop by our hive on any Thursday or third Saturday in the Art Studio, from 12:30 to 3 p.m. We would be happy to show you our creations made with love for the children. You may find our club is just what you have been looking for to round out your week. Please contact Louise Green at (352) 629-1195 or Rita Miller at (352) 237-6660 for more information. As always, the children and we thank you for all your support.

The Kapellbrücke (literally, Chapel Bridge) is a covered wooden footbridge crossing the Reuss River in the popular city of Lucerne, Switzerland. The bridge spans the river diagonally and was named after St. Peters Chapel, which is located near the bridge. Part of the bridge complex, which was originally constructed in 1333 as part of Lucerne’s fortification, includes the Wasserturm (water tower). This octagonal tower, which stands 140 feet tall, is not what we would consider a water tower to store water but comes from the fact the tower is standing in the river water attached to the bridge. Kapellbrücke is unique because it contained many paintings in the interior of the bridge, some dating back to 1611, which were destroyed along with approximately two thirds of the bridge in a disastrous fire in 1993. The bridge has been restored. The paintings depicted events from Lucerne’s history. A total of 158 original paintings, a total of 147 had existed before the fire. After the ashes were cooled, 47 painting remains were collected but only 30 were fully restored. The bridge, after construction in 1333, linked the old town of Lucerne on the right bank of the Reuss to the new town on the left bank. The bridge was part of Lucerne’s defense. It secured the city from a southerly attack from the lake which now known as Lake Lu-

cerne. Kapellbrücke is the oldest wooden covered bridge in Europe. The bridge was initially 660 feet in length but has been shorten numerous times over the years because of the riverbanks being replenished. The bridge now measures 560 feet. It is the oldest surviving truss bridge in the world consisting of strutted and triangulated trusses of moderate span, supported on piled trestles. It is probably an evolution of the strutted bridge. Over the years, the tower was used as a prison, torture chamber and later in years a municipal archive. The bridge today is closed to the public but the base of the tower connecting to the bridge is a tourist gift shop. Kapellbrücke, along with the attached water tower, serves as the city of Lucerne’s symbol and one of Switzerland’s main tourist attractions. Visitors to Lucerne flock to the bridge area as this is the center of things to do in this Swiss town. It seems to be the hub of activity. Besides many people walking through the bridge, snapping photographs of the sights and taking all kinds of “selfies”, the bridge area has many swans in the river looking for a free meal and within a few steps there are all kinds of shopping in some the city’s top-notch business. Visiting Lucerne, Switzerland? The bridge and surrounding area is a must see.

Photo by Bob Woods

Kapellbrücke is a covered wooden footbridge crossing the Reuss River in Lucerne, Switzerland.

July 2017

The World News Rubber Stamp Greeting Cards Linda Lohr

Our presenters for June were Edie Howard and Kathy Hoefer. Edie offered cards with a wine theme and a cute teacup design. We thank Edie for supplying the stamps, doily, and wood grain embossing folder. Kathy changed things up a bit by showing us two different types of cards with special folds. One was a joy fold card and the other was a diagonal gatefold. Both were new ventures for most of the members and were very much appreciated. We thank Kathy for bringing something new for all of us. Anyone can be a presenter – and the cards do not have to be fancy or

Model Railroaders

Jim Lynam People often describe the sound of an approaching tornado to that of a freight train. Although this analogy gives trains a negative image, it does express the sounds generated by locomotives. Without becoming too scientific or technical, the most famous sound effect demonstrated by trains is the “Doppler effect.” This phenomenon is best described when the pitch of the horns from an approaching train appears to lower as the train passes due to an apparent shift in the wave frequency. Of course there are many other sounds produced by a moving train. To be as accurate as possible, model trains should mimic their full-scale counterparts. For many years when model trains were operated by DC current, the only sound

complicated. Our group is based on friendship, socializing and helping each other! Our group is open to all crafters, beginners or those more experienced. One or two people do a presentation each month. The group usually meets the first or third Thursdays of the month, at the discretion of the demonstrator. There are basic supplies that are needed, such as a trimmer, glue, scissors, and card stock. Everyone in the group shares their supplies and everyone brings new ideas to the table. You are only limited by your imagination! If you feel this might be a class you would enjoy, please call Kathy at (352) 237-6439. We look forward to introducing new people to our fun craft. Until then, keep on stampin’!

Edie Howard’s cards. was the hum of the motor and the clicking of the wheels on the track. Some modelers installed speakers under the table and played tapes of trains and passenger stations. However, these sounds could not be coordinated with the model running on the track. Technology created the most significant advancement in sound of all time in the form of digitized sound. Specific sounds could be recorded and then transformed into numbers (digits) and stored in a file on a microchip in a computer. Individual sound files could be recalled on demand by the user. Digital sound was then incorporated into the Digital Command Control (DCC) system already installed in the model engines. Simply pressing a numbered button on the controller would produce the exact sound, such as blowing the horn or ringing the bell, of an actual steam or diesel locomotive. The most difficult task was trying to find enough room in the HO engine to install the required two-inch speaker to

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produce these sounds. Model engine manufacturers had to redesign their locomotives to accept the sound components. Some of the controls and effects such as lights, bell and horn are assigned standard function numbers on the controller. Manufacturers then become proprietary and added additional sounds specific to their products. Some of these include: idle; rev up/down; couple/ uncouple; brake squeal; click/clack; single, double, triple, and grade crossing horn. For steam engines, it produces the “chuff” sound and coordinates it with the smoke puffs. It also includes a sound sequence for filling the tender with water and coal. Further, human voices are

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played to simulate both passenger and freight station announcements and radio chatter between the crew. The generation of digital sound and control has been the most significant advancement in model railroading in recent years. Why not stop in and experience the “sounds of railroading” for yourself? The Model Railroaders always welcomes visitors. The layout is located in a room with entry from the Recreation Center Fitness Center. Club members work and run trains on the layout on Tuesdays and Fridays, from 2 to 4 p.m. Our monthly meeting will be held at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, July 5 at the Arbor Conference Center, Suite A. Happy Fourth of July to all!

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Joe Rosinski I would like to say a few words to perhaps jog your memory on a variety of subjects. I will not dwell on one particular subject but offer a few topics to think about. If you’re interested in any of them you could be a candidate to perhaps join us at the General Francis Marion Stamp Club. Subject matter could be art, birds, cats, dogs, etiquette, flowers, geography, history, Indians, jewelry, kings, locomotives, movies, nature, outer space, presidents, queens, religion, ships, trees, uniforms, vegetables, waterfalls, xrays, Yellowstone Park, or zoology; anything from A to Z. These are all what we call topical collecting subjects, where an individual makes a concentrated effort to find as many different stamps or other philatelic items that show the subject. This list is by no means the only topical areas that are available. You can pick and choose any subject(s) you might have an interest in. Believe me, you’ll be amazed at the variety of items you will find that pertain to your chosen specialty.

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Stamp assortment. Some collectors concentrate on their place and date of birth for a starter and go from there; others may pick a certain stamp and see how many different uses you can find. Early on in my stamp collecting days, I found that I had a number of duplicates of certain stamps, some of which had good cancellations with readable dates. While reading one of the magazines that I subscribe to, I found an article that suggested trying to acquire a cancellation for each day of the year. It took me a couple of years of searching but I achieved my goal and now have a calendar with 366

cancelled stamps (yes, even one for February 29th). They come from all over the world and cover many different years. It provided me with something to do with my duplicate stamps and makes a nice addition to my collection. The Ocala Stamp & Coin Show will take place on Saturday Sept. 9, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. As it was last year, it will be held at the Munroe Regional Medical Center Auxiliary Conference Center on SW 1st Street, Ocala. Stop by and see us. Our regular meetings are held at the Bank of the Ozarks second floor conference room at 1 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of each month. Our meeting on the

Concert Chorus

Patricia Woodbury I have heard people say they cannot read music. Well I have a solution for them! Our Concert Chorus Director Audrey Strong has proposed a music reading class in August on three successive Tuesdays. The dates will be Aug. 15, Aug. 22 and Aug. 29 from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Arbor Conference Center, Suite C. This class will be for chorus members, prospective chorus members and anybody who just

first Wednesday is our business meeting and the third Wednesday is usually the venue for our monthly auction. Some good buys can be had. We have an evening meeting at the Freedom Library on the second Tuesday of most months at 6 p.m. We take a hiatus for the summer months and will begin them again in the fall. Just e-mail me at [email protected] if you’re interested in attending or have any other questions. We are waiting for a decision from Master the Possibilities on the chance of introducing a course on stamp collecting to their curriculum. Thank you for reading this column. wants to learn how to read music. To reserve your seat, please contact Director Strong at astrong52@ yahoo.com or (352) 237-4967, as soon as possible, so she will be better prepared for the size of the group. This is a unique opportunity and learning to read music is not hard! As always, if you think you would like to find your voice and join the chorus, please contact, Emery Bjerkman, vice president at (352) 873-9032 with any questions and let her know of your interest. The chorus will begin rehearsals on Tuesday, Sept. 5 at 9:30 a.m. in Arbor Conference Center, Suite C.

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For Sale Appliance Parts: iRobot Roomba 400 series miscellaneous parts including brushes, charging station, filters, free. (352) 8733994. Fitness Equipment: Fluidity ballet/pilates barre, rubber-coated wheels for easy storage, height adjustable, rubber mat, $125. (352) 694-9804. Furniture: 3-piece early American oak bedroom set. Made in USA. Triple dresser with mirror, 5-drawer chest, queen bed with head and foot board. $500/obo. (239) 850-5999. Furniture: Computer desk with attached hutch, maple, 36” w x 59” h, $75. (954) 296-6688. Furniture: Depression-style old wood bench with pull out drawer, 49”w x 18” d x 35” h, $350. (352) 390-6874. Furniture: Dual recliner sofa, cream-colored microfiber, 68”, $100. (352) 873-3994. Furniture: Ducks Unlimited dining room set with china cabinet. Lift chair. Set of 2 bar stools with brown leather padded seats. (352) 671-3425. Golf Cart: E-Z-Go with side curtains, new batteries, and garage kept. (352) 671-3425. Misc. Item: Medline aluminum bedside commode/elevated toilet seat in bathroom, 300 pound capacity, armrests, pail, lid, splash guard, adjustable, $25. (352) 615-7745. Misc. Items: R/C engine OS Max RC30 with muffler, $50. Bachmann train set, G scale, royal blue, 4-6-0 big hauler engine, tender, 2 coaches, light smoke, sound, $150. Extra matching coach, $20. All coaches lighted. Hygain CB radio, 23 channel, antenna with magnetic base, cable, 12V adapter, $20. (352) 8616981. Musical Instruments: Acoustic guitar and clarinet. (352) 6713425.

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Plants: Central Florida native plants. (352) 615-7745. Power Chair: Jazzy Select. (352) 390-3853. Power Chair: Jazzy Select 6 with 4” lift includes charger. (352) 671-3425. Power Chair: Jazzy Select GT with charger, $499. (352) 2912237. Sports Equipment: Schwinn ladies 3-wheel single speed bicycle, silver with white trim, large basket, $150. Men’s bicycle, 7-speed, dual shock frame, maroon with silver trim, $50. Both include manual hand pump lock. (352) 861-6981. Tools: Benchmark 8-1/4” cut off saw with manual and clamps, $15. RYOBI electric planer, 3-5/8” cutting blades, manual and case, $20. (352) 861-6981. Yard Equipment: 20” Scotts push lawn mower, $25. (352) 861-2540.

Tag Sales Friday, June 30 & Saturday, July 1: 9020-A SW 93rd Lane (Friendship Colony), 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, July 7 & Saturday, July 8: 9285-E SW 89th Terrace (Friendship Colony), 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. • 8787-D SW 90th Lane (Friendship Colony), 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, July 14 & Saturday, July 15: 8530-B SW 90th Street (Friendship Colony), 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. • 8787-D SW 90th Lane (Friendship Colony), 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 15: 8701 SW 88th Place (Candler Hills), 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, July 20 & Friday, July 21: 9637-C SW 94th Court (Crescent Ridge), 8 to 11 a.m. Friday, July 28 & Saturday, July 29: 8634-D SW 92nd Street, 8 a.m. to noon.

Services Alterations by Betty: Alterations by appointment only. 50 years experience. A Pine Run resident. Call Betty at 237-9909. Alterations by Ernestine: Alterations, experienced. Call 8610259 (resident). Appliance, A/C & Heat Repairs: Electrical & plumbing. Experienced and honest. Call Tom Parker (On Top of the World resident) anytime at (352) 873-1297. Auto Wash-N-Wax: $29.95 inside and outside at your home. (352) 445-0626. Bathroom Remodeling: Painting, flooring, drywall, relaminating and handyman services. Licensed & insured. Precision Painting & Remodeling (352) 322-8154. Bathroom Remodeling: Specializing in complete renovations. Clean, neat and professional. Call Cove Construction Inc. for a free estimate. (352) 572-0508. Blinds Repaired: In your home. Repairing shades & drapery hardware. Certified & experienced installer. Call Gary or Kathy at (352) 344-3805. Bob’s Screening Service: Garage door screens, window screens, porch enclosure screens. We re-vinyl windows. Complete rescreening service. Free estimates. (352) 586-8459, Bob. ontopoftheworldnews.com/ocala

Caregiver: Cleaning, cooking and housesitting. References available. Call Esther at (352) 502-9701. Cat Sitting: Provided by loving experienced Cat Nanny. Resident. (352) 854-8589. Ceramic Tile: All types of installation and repair. 20+ years experience. Lic. & ins. References available. Call Bob Adkins (352) 274-8678. Companion/Caregiver: 30 years experience, available 24/7. Excellent references. Libbi (352) 209-1999. Computer Help: Arthur Burditt, (352) 875-7878. House calls, $40/hour. Tutoring, setups, installations, Windows upgrades, PC clean-ups, security software, Internet connections, email access, printers, wireless devices. D&D Painting of Ocala LLC: Interior/exterior painting. Licensed & insured. 35 years experience. 10% discount for seniors & veterans. References available. Doug (352) 512-3852 or Donna (352) 425-3869. EZ Services: All types of property maintenance, specializing in countertop repairs or resurfacing. Honest & reliable! Ask for Zee at (352) 693-8442. Golf Carts (2): Nice, inexpensive, need to sell. (352) 256-9068. Hair Care: In your home. Licensed, experienced beautician comes to you. Full service. Call Cathy, PCA, resident, (352) 2373347. Service homebound. Handyman: Repairing sliding glass door rollers/tracks, sliding garage screen doors, window balances/parts, sliding shower doors/guides, doors & locksets. Installing handicap grab bars. One call does it all! Insured. Steve, S&T Quality Services LLC (352) 207-8682. House Cleaning & Painting: Affordable, professional, 28 years experience. Tammy Snyder (352) 467-2811. Jim’s Custom Canvas: Boat canvas, golf carts, grills, patio cushions. Free estimates, 45 years experience. (772) 530-6596 (resident). Kitchen Solutions: Reface or replace! No middleman! Save money on cabinets, countertops, solid wood doors, top grade veneers & tile back splashes. 40 years experience, licensed & insured. (352) 794-3747. Laminate & Tile Floor Installation: Plumbing, electrical work, general carpentry and painting. Insured and satisfaction guaranteed. Resident for 12 years. Dan (352) 425-1046 or Bill (352) 816-5450. Manny’s Appliance Repair: Dryer vent cleaning too. Over 35 years experience. Licensed & insured. (352) 897-7723 or (352) 470-1459. Massage Therapy: In your home. Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone therapy and stretching. First massage $50/hour. Stuart Feinman (MA49878) (352) 8123853.www.healingspringsmassage.com. Medina Pressure Cleaning & Sealing: Specializing in paving stone maintenance. Interlock pavers, concrete staining, installation & repair. Variety of sealers. 25 years experience. References available. Ask for summer discounts. (352) 246-3674.

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Miles & Miles Cleaning Service by Wendy: We will give you an old fashioned cleaning! Licensed & insured. (352) 895-0940 or www. milesandmilescleaningservices. com. Need A Ride? Door-to-door service for all your needs. All airports, doctor appointments and errands. References available. Call Sandy at (352) 351-9407. Orion’s Closet Designs, LLC: Custom closets and pantries. Free estimates, licensed & insured. (352) 512-8188 or [email protected]. Painting: 20 years experience. Free estimates, insured, references and photo gallery available at Suespainting.com. 10% off for residents. Sue’s Painting (352) 237-0892. Painting: 25 years experience, 10% discount, excellent references. Pressure wash house for free with paint job. Call Danny at (352) 547-9588. Painting & Drywall: Over 35 years experience with all phases of drywall & painting. Insured. Visit josephdonofriodrywallandpainting.com or call (352) 8578367. Pressure Washing: Houses, driveways, gutters, porches & yard work. Free estimates. 12 years experience. Call Steve (352) 237-5338 (resident). Transportation: Airports (Tampa, Orlando, Sanford, Gainesville). Safe & reliable service. Call Phil (352) 497-7670 (resident). Transportation: Doctor appointments, shopping, errands. Call Anna (resident) at (352) 6150174 (cell) or (352) 873-4151 (home), leave message. Window Cleaning & Pressure Washing: Special $99 to clean up to 15 windows inside/out or $99 driveway wash. (352) 454-0867.

Wanted Donations: Bicycles and helmets for children; Tom at (352) 8611575 • Musical instruments for local students; Ed at (352) 3048206 • Personal hygiene, school/ craft supplies for homeless, pet food/supplies for animal shelters, used cell phones & musical instruments for troops/veterans; Donna at (352) 237-3062 • Shoes and sneakers for the needy; drop off at Arbor Club office • Small household items, linens, dishes, cookware, etc. for women’s shelter; Sharon at (352) 509-4273 • Toiletries for troops overseas; Bob at (352) 854-0702 • Yarn for lap robes for VA hospitals and newborns; (352) 843-6519. Guns: Buying guns (new, old, any condition), gold and silver. Estate appraisals. (352) 867-0381 (home) or (352) 266-9781 (cell). HAM Radio Operators: Support the Community Emergency Response Team in the event of a disaster. Beth McKeen at (352) 237-5079. Jewelry, Linens, Dinnerware, flatware, glassware, collectibles. Top dollar paid for quality items! (Sorry, no tag sale leftovers.) Downsizing? Moving? Contact Donna & Mimi at (352) 612-2016 or [email protected]. Pet Foster Parents: Temporarily open your home to a pet in need. Call S.P.C.A. of Marion County at (352) 362-0985.

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