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Memorial Day Ceremony in Borini Theater Submitted by Paul Wheat Sun City Center will again observe our traditional Memorial Day Ceremony starting at 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 30th in the Borini Theater at the Kings Point Clubhouse, Sun City Center. Doors will open at 9:00 a.m. for open general attendance seating. We request that all invited guests with reserved seating be seated no later than 9:45 a.m. This ceremony is sponsored by the combined military veterans’ organizations of Sun City Center and is supported by the joint efforts of many participating community service organizations. The focus of this Memorial Day ceremony is to honor all community veterans with special tribute paid to those veterans who have died since May, 2010. To date there are over 130 such veterans to be recognized by a Last Roll Call which will be conducted concurrently with our traditional Sun City Center Living Flag Tribute. Our featured speaker will be Captain Harry T. Powers, US Navy
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Retired, with some thirty years of submarine service. Captain Powers is a World War II veteran with a very impressive biography. On D-Day minus one he landed on Omaha Beach at Pointe Du Hoc, Normandy, France. He led a United States intelligence force frog team of 25 men of which only eight survived. For this combat operation he was awarded the Navy Silver Star. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy,
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attended the Nuclear Power School and Naval War College, earned a degree in nuclear physics from Harvard University, and now lives in Sun City Center. A musical interlude and tribute to the military services will be provided by the Trinity Baptist Church Choir directed by Rev. James Feist. Colors will be presented by the East Bay High School Jr. R.O.T.C. and members of the Ruskin Boy Scout Troop 661
May 2011 will be placing the wreath at the flagpole outside the auditorium. Our list of deceased veterans to be recognized is compiled from the daily obituaries posted in Tampa Bay area dailies and input from local Veterans’ organizations. Not all departed veterans are posted for one reason or another and, after our traditional Memorial Day ceremony is over, we do receive queries as to why a departed veteran’s name was missing from the Last Roll-Call and not recognized. As part of our annual tribute to our deceased veterans, and showing the great spirit of Sun City Center patriotism, the Patriots Club makes arrangements for and funds for the display of U.S. flags on State Route 674. This year the flags will fly for a period of time prior to Memorial Day to after the Fourth of July. If anyone knows of a Sun City Center veteran who has died in the past year, and who was not listed in a local obituary, please contact Paul Wheat at 813.634.7777.
A Ball to Remember The 26th annual Good Samaritan Ball on March 25, 2011 was truly A Ball to Remember for Sun City Center and Kings Point residents and their guests who anticipated something special as they enjoyed the Champagne welcome in the lobby of the Kings Point Borini Theater before the hall doors were opened. Three hundred seventy-six guests entered the ballroom through an elaborate canopy of delicate fabric laced with sparkling lights - an entrance fitting royalty. Upon entering, they were swept back in time to a Cinderella romance. The sides of the hall and the stage were aglow with the same “starry night” theme. Tropical foliage added to the romantic feeling in the air. Above it all, the “Share the Love” theme was illuminated on the front curtains in white lights. Not a single detail was overlooked with the unequivocally stellar and immaculate decorations. Guests were seated at tables covered with powder white linen and matching seats adorned
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with colored coordinated sashes and napkins. Each table center piece held massive lifelike lighted martini glasses filled with silver streamers to resemble an evening of celebration. The beautiful tables included wines with custom labels especially recognizing the event. The tables overflowed with camaraderie and festive laughter and great cuisine. The floor spilled with activity from the wonderful music provided by DeLeon Entertainment. Everyone celebrated and danced as if they had found their first love. At the intermission, the table captains surprised those at their table with illuminated glow sticks and a copy of the words to “Turn On Your Heartlights.” As everyone sang, the color coordinated glow sticks were twirled in the air creating a spectacular light show and a heartfelt memory. The 26th Annual Good Samaritan Ball raised $26,266 for Samaritan Services, Inc. a 501(c)3 charitable organization
Photo by James Corwin Johnson Guests twirl illuminated glow sticks as they sing “Turn On Your Heartlights”
that provides free services including transportation with SCC-RIDE to doctor appointments both locally and as far away as Tampa, Brandon and Bradenton, as well as local transportation for trips to the grocery, pharmacy, doctors, and other locations for people who are no longer able to drive themselves. They coordinate meal services with South Bay Hospital and the Woman’s Club, provide financial assistance, respite care and answer medical questions.
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Samaritans Alzheimer’s Auxiliary has extensive services available for those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Next year’s Good Samaritan Ball is scheduled for March 30, 2012. Co-chairs are needed for this event. If you are interested in either chairing or being on the committee, please contact Samaritan Services at 634-9283. Darlene and Larry Meadows who co-chaired this spectacular event will be pleased to provide information and details to next year’s volunteers 633-7173. Carrier-Route Pre Sort
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