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By Adam Porter, Editor News of Kings Point Photos by Shelba Porter They are the lost ones.

Abandoned.

Neglected.

Abused. Dogs and cats, many who once slept at the feet of a person they trusted, who now find themselves with no place to lay their head. You see them each month in the pages of the News of Kings Point, smiling furry faces looking for a friend. These lucky ones are the residents of the Critter Adoption and Rescue Effort in Ruskin. This is a place where, everywhere you look,

there is someone who cares.

Visit here and it takes no time at all to realize these are not just castaway animals, each one has a story in its eyes and love in its heart, love they want to share with a person of their choosing.

“The animals really choose the people.”

Says C.A.R.E. volunteer, Betsy Hinderliter.

She talks of how the interested families come into the shelter and how the pets connect with them. It is clear when you speak

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No Better Time to Bring Home a Friend!

By NOKP Staff JUNE is Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat month and the local CARE Animal Shelter in Ruskin is celebrating the month by offering half price adoptions on all adult cats during the month. In addition to a reduced adoption fee, adopters will receive a free 5# bag of food, litter scoops while they last, and a free initial office visit at Boyette Animal Hospital in Riverview with each adoption. This celebration has been sanctioned by the cats at the shelter who have unanimously decided that they would like to be in their own homes this summer, becoming a life long companion to a loving caregiver. If you are considering adding a pet to your household, please consider an adult cat that has been spayed or neutered and is current on all vaccinations.

If you would like to meet some of the adult felines at the shelter, you may see them at the website careshelter.org or visit them in person at 1528 27th Street SE in Ruskin. Please call 813.645.2273 for additional information or directions to the shelter. to Betsy and the other volunteers that the animals bring them – and their adoptive families – as much joy as the humans do for

the dogs and cats. These pets all need a home, and somewhere out there is a person who does

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Art League Spruces Up Bathrooms at Clubhouse Submitted by Diane Simon, additional by NOKP Staff Your Kings Point Art League has been busy where you do your business. Stop by the restrooms by the woodshop in the Main Clubhouse for some art that will delight your eyes and tickle your funny bone. Bob Ewing, an acrylic artist with the Kings Point Art League, designed and executed the charming characters on the walls that depict all the activities residents relish here in Kings Point. You will see dancing, tennis, lawn

bowling, golf, exercise, water sports, and of course just lounging in the sun with our favorite beverage among others. You may even recognize a few familiar faces…and you might even see yourself in one or two.

About six months ago, Ginger Anzalone contacted the art league and asked if they would be interested in sprucing up the bathrooms by the woodshop in the Main Clubhouse. They inspected both restrooms and found them to be very bright

on one hand and very plain on the other. Individually, they tried to come up with something that would work as “border” art for both the men’s and lady’s rooms. Bob Ewing, previously an illustrator, came in one day with all the drawings done for the men’s room and we couldn’t stop laughing. Similar characters struck various poses, all recognizable as someone we know here in Kings Point. The Art League was unanimous in their request for Bob to design a like character for the lady’s room.

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We managed to have the drawings duplicated, outlined and painted in just 3 short days.

It was a minor inconvenience for some, but a huge improvement for all to enjoy.

Bob is one of our amazing faces here in Kings Point. A few years ago he had a massive stroke that left him severely handicapped on his right side. Bob, as an illustrator, was right handed.

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not yet realize they have a new best friend.

C.A.R.E. began as a dream, a vision brought into focus by tragedy. Concerned about the high number of healthy animals being euthanized in Hillsborough County, Hal Ott, DVM, and a group of local volunteers founded C.A.R.E. in 2000. The shelter’s mission was to work toward a day in which “there are no more homeless pets, a time when every cat and dog ever born is guaranteed a good home and a loving family.”

The folks at C.A.R.E. make that vision a reality each and every day. To date, they have saved the lives of over 1,600 animals – taking them in, treating them and finding them loving homes.

No only does the facility take in neglected, abandoned or abused animals, but it also offers discount spay-neuter services on site. For information on these services call 813.645.2273.

C.A.R.E. is a committed “Limited

The Editor’s Corner A Dad’s Work is Never Done

June brings with it a celebration of many things.

It’s the beginning of summer for kids from pre-school to postgrad. It’s a season of warm breezes, earlier tee times and afternoon thunderstorms. It’s also the month in which we honor Dad. It has been said: “a women’s work is never done.” The same can be said, early and often, about dear ol’ dad. Whether you call him (or answer to): “father”, “dad”, “pop”, “papa” or “the old man” – dad is someone to be treasured, celebrated and encouraged. For most of us, it’s a simple – and fun – gig to get…but the daily grind of the job is a roller coaster of great joy, expansive pride, sleepless nights and fearful moments.

It is truly an experience that cannot be duplicated.

As I look forward to this Father’s Day I can’t help get a little misty. I’ve got one boy about to enter his senior year of high school. His conversation is centered around girls, cars, jobs and pursuing a career in the military. I’m proud of the

strides toward self-reliance and self-sufficiency I have seen him take this year; but there is a part of me who misses the little guy to whom daddy was a super hero. My youngest will soon crest the ripe old age of 10 months. His conversation consists of cute gibberish, insistent grunting and passionate cries. His is a world of sneaking, exploring and holding you close – one moment longing for freedom, the next searching for safe arms to hold him. In this, I suppose, he is little different from the older one. Both, in turn, want freedom and yet, at times, still need dad.

This gets me thinking about an article I wrote some years ago after watching an endearing father-son scene.

I’d like to share a bit of it with you…

“Last summer was one of those seasons when the beach had successfully rebuffed the city’s best attempts to redirect it. Dredging had finally been Editors Corner to Page 6

Access” facility.

This means that they cannot always take every animal they are offered.

It also means that any animal accepted here will not face the imminent fate of a life measured in days. Limited Access, you see, means, in layman’s terms: No Kill. But C.A.R.E. does not just mean life. C.A.R.E. also means quality of life. The animals here are well treated. Each dog has its own kennel in which to sleep and large pens in which to laze away the day. In the afternoon, Fido, Rex and his pals get room to roam in the large, green backyard dog park. They go in small groups, a close-knit buddy system that alleviates potential conflict and allows the dogs more freedom. The cats have their own playhouses.

Three rooms are dedicated to housing healthy kitties. One for kittens, a second for young adults and a third for more senior felines. Each room has appropriate toys and access to patios full of places to

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do what cats love to do – that is, sleep. Just outside the adult cat patio is a special addition to the facility. A butterfly garden was donated for the viewing pleasure of both prospective adoptive families and the frisky felines.

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Of course, not every new resident is ready to be adopted on day one. Many have been neglected. Some have been abused. Others come in heavy with another generation of cute and fuzzy. The doctors and staff of C.A.R.E. are all volunteers and they often provide weeks of special medical and social care for the animals before they are ready to choose their new family. Medical Director Bob Encinosa, DVM, owner of Boyette Animal Hospital, other area veterinarians including Dr. Ott and a volunteer technician staff see to it that all animals

are healthy, happy and ready for adoption before they are allowed to move into the main rooms with their furry friends.

C.A.R.E. also operates a small critical care ward for animals needful of these services.

“Each animal we accept is given a thorough checkup and age-appropriate vaccines.”

Explains Animal Manager, Gloria Blue, “If we don’t have an up to date medical history on the animal we keep them in isolation for at least a week to make sure no other animals are potentially infected.”

Gloria is obviously proud to work alongside so many people

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who care so much for animals.

“Our core group of volunteers is really committed. They take their volunteer responsibilities seriously and find replacements if they can’t make it in. They all set a day and time to be here and stay on schedule.”

When asked about volunteer limitations she adds, “Even volunteers with health restrictions who may not be able to handle the larger dogs can be a big help to us. Every animal we receive needs love, affection and attention. What many folks don’t realize is that, in addition to the medical care we provide, social care for the animals is huge. They need someone who will hold them, pet them and love on them, especially when they first arrive here.”

The compassion, commitment and work of the volunteers is what keeps C.A.R.E. open, says Betsy. “There’s a lot to do here, and not all of it is working with animals. We have several dedicated folks who work in our office, answer phones, finalize adoptions.

Because every animal we accept stays until it’s adopted, every animal we take in means another person we will be working with down the road.”

Volunteer opportunities include: kennel and cattery care, dog or cat fostering, front office reception, clerical work, building and grounds maintenance, professional animal trainers,

outreach, fundraising, pet web Internet help and student volunteers. Interested volunteers are encouraged to visit www.careshelter.org or call the Volunteer Coordinator at 813.645.2273 to discuss where you may best fit.

Because C.A.R.E. is entirely non-profit they exist solely on the meager adoption fees and the generosity of local businesses and residents.

Donations of both time and cash are sorely needed, but C.A.R.E. is also always on the lookout for gently used cat and dog toys, food and water bowls, towels and pet care products.

C.A.R.E. is located at 1528 27th Street SE in Ruskin. You can reach them at 813.645.2273 or find them online at www. careshelter.org. Stop by for a tour of the facility any time Tuesday through Saturday between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Those interested in a tour are encouraged to call first to arrange a time.

Brownie troop leader, Jenny Garza, of Riverview recently took her girls to visit C.A.R.E. “What an amazing organization! Lots of loving volunteers, tons of room for outdoor exercise. What an incredible afternoon!”

If you are interested in working with an amazing organization that truly cares about animals, there is a place for you at C.A.R.E.

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Questions & Anneswers

Question: Both my hibiscus tree and my bougainvillea standard froze this year. I cut them back but the only new growth is at the very ground. What should I do?

Will they ever be trees again?

Answer: Standards and trees are produced by growing a single rooted cutting up to the desired height then trimming, trimming and more trimming to produce the tree head. This process takes years. So unless you are willing to go through this process your best bet is to just grow it back as a bush. If you want a tree you should buy a new one.

Question: I need some color in my yard for the summer. What do you recommend?

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Bob regained the ability to walk and talk. He was never able to regain complete control of his right hand, and had to learn all over how to draw, paint and golf with his left hand. He has won ribbons at the Kings Point Art League art show and the Kings Point Golf Championship last year. A shy guy who doesn’t like laurels, he has already won

the most important prize with his recovery. Special thanks to Bob for his incredible ability and talent, now on display for all in Kings Point to see and enjoy.

Other members from the KPAL assisted in the actual execution of the work. The staff of Kings Point and the Art League would like to thank them for their excellent work.

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Answer: The plants that perform well during our hot, rainy humid summers and early fall are tropicals and tropical perennials Unfortunately these are the type of plants that we all lost this year.

But hopefully we will return to normal winters of 32 F to 30 F. My recommendations are to replace key focal points in your landscape with colorful tropicals. Increase your freezeproof foundation plantings and palms but add something for summer color. These plants are not expensive and hopefully will bloom and thrive through many winters with only minor trimming each spring.

Tropical and tropical perennials: Hibiscus Crotons Mexican petunias Crown of thorns Dessert rose Mandevillea Color plants that survived the winter and came back: Roses Bromeliads Orange bulbine Baby sunrose Fire bush Bush alamandas Purple queen Firecracker

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undone by storm tide. The result was slightly less basting space and considerably better surf. I watched the surfers and boogie boarders, briefly considering losing my shirt and joining them, when one particular scene stopped me in my tracks. It was the kind of perfect slice of life that begs to be captured on film. A few yards down the break was a guy with a longboard. Not unusual, the Gulf Coast is not big-air stick territory.

What made him unique were the exceptionally short board in his right hand and the much smaller hand in his left.

Dad caught the wave maybe forty or so yards out, surfed into the break where the water is about ankle deep and placed Junior, who was not more than four years old, on his own Juniorsized board. Dad then let go and Junior glided into shore.

This, friends, is the down island version of the classic suburban bicycle routine. Each time they did this Junior hollered to be let go sooner. The boy understood, even at four, what every surfer knows – only the next ride will be better than the last.

A few other folks had stopped to watch the salt-tinged Rockwell paint itself. Worried grammas tsked and fretted to each other. Proud grandpas grinned just outside the glare of

the grammas. Entranced dads like me quickly came up with an equivalent memory from our own parenting resume’. We watched the scene replay itself until the tide slackened.

Daddy and Junior dragged their boards to the beach and sat on the sand to watch the sun disappear. It filled my heart to see another Islander in training, but my camera stayed at my side. This moment was more important than Kodak. Dad and Junior were not speaking, just sharing time together; but it was obvious that something had been communicated between them. It was there in the body language, the closeness and similar focus.

They had locked out the world to live this time together.

I thought about this scene and what it meant to a dad and to a preschooler. I wondered if they would ever talk about it later in life. Would they share what they had learned watching the sun take a bow? Or was this perfect ending just another day for them? In a lifetime filled with moments like this, which ones stand out?

Every day parents build a legacy for their children. How we touch their lives determines their values, influences how they see the world and stays with them long after we are gone.

Growing up will leave lifelong impressions on our kids no matter

Adam and his boys at Fort Dade on Egmont Key

what we teach them. It has been said, in simple eloquence better than mine, that values are caught, not taught.”

They catch it and keep it, no matter how many times we worry they might have “thrown that one back.” That is why a Dad’s work is never done. Our kids return to the same lessons life has taught them, lessons they learned through lenses we helped them shape.

Stand ready, Grandpa. Be on the lookout, Dad. There’s a wave

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It could be PVD (Peripheral Vascular Disease) When fatty deposits, called plaque, build up along the walls of blood vessels and restrict blood flow, this causes peripheral vascular disease (PVD).

If left untreated, PVD can lead to a serious condition called critical limb ischemia, which occurs when a severe blockage in the arteries decreases blood flow to the hands, feet and legs, and causes severe pain, skin ulcers or sores.

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And, for the rest of you out there…if you know a dad or a grandpa…go shake their hand and hug their neck. Though they may never admit it, they could use it – and they deserve it.

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As things change with your wife’s condition, you may need additional assistance, so be sure to continue to reach out when you need help. Your local Elder Helpline/Aging Resource Center can provide you with information on programs and services that may be able to assist you and your wife. You can reach the Elder Helpline by calling 1-800-96-ELDER.

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South Bay Hospital Has Been Designated as a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement

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Submitted by Melissa Morgan Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. (BCBSF) has designated South Bay Hospital as a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement.

Blue Distinction Centers for Knee and Hip Replacement is part of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association’s expansion of its Blue Distinction® designation.

“We are proud to achieve this distinction from Blue Cross and Blue Shield for our Knee and Hip Replacement Program,” says Sharon Roush, CEO of South Bay Hospital. “This recognition of our quality care is representative of the hard work and dedication of our entire medical team.”

South Bay Hospital offers comprehensive knee and hip replacement services, including: Joint Replacement Surgery, Joint Resurfacing Surgery, Repair of Fractures, Arthroscopic Surgery, Small Bone and Joint Repairs, Repairs of Tendons and Nerves and Repair of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

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Dog-- Bam Bam Bam Bam is definitely a star! He is a handsome poodle who woos the ladies with his cool tricks.

He acts as if no one is a stranger to him. He walks great on a leash and is eager to learn new things.

Bam Bam came to CARE due to no fault of his own. Sadly, his owners became incapable of caring for him any longer. This little man has a ton of love to give and a lot of life yet to live. Bam Bam would like nothing more than to be back in a home. He is currently holding auditions for a new forever family. As part of his adoption he will be neutered, microchipped, and brought current on his shots.

C.A.R.E. is open 10 am to 3 pm on Tues. - Sat. For directions visit www.CareShelter.org or call 813-645-2273.

Cat - Caesar Caesar is a great cat who rules the adult cat room from the top of his cat tower, just like Caesar.

But he’s a friendly guy with a kind of cross to his eyes that makes him regal and cute at the same time. Won’t you come and give Caesar a forever home? He was a former resident of C.A.R.E. and his owner, due to health reasons, had to bring him back along with his friend, Baby. Caesar is upto-date on his shots, neutered and will be micro chipped as part of his adoption.

As many of you may know, Sun City Center’s resident resource deputy, champion of safety and friend to everyone, Deputy Rob Thornton, is leaving his beat as community resource officer for Sun City Center and Kings Point.

After seven years protecting, teaching and learning from the residents of our community, he will be transferring to a street crimes unit. We will certainly miss him, his daily service to our community and his monthly tips and reminders in these pages.

But we also look forward to getting to know Deputy Chris Girard, who will be taking over the resource officer beat from Deputy Rob. Good luck and Godspeed, Deputy Rob…and, as you always remind us, “Be safe out there.”

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Falcon Watch Ladies 9-hole League weekly winners 4/30/10 Game Low Net FLT A 1st 1st 2nd 3rd FLT B 1st TIE TIE TIE 2nd FLT C 1st TIE 2nd FLT D 1st 2nd 3rd

Marjorie Ditch ................ 32 Judi Gannon ................. 32 Marilyn McCormick ...... 33 Karen Tomle .................. 34 Becky Burgardt.............. 30 Rosa Gerry ..................... 30 Mary Keller ..................... 30 Connie Stephan............ 30 Lorraine Fritzel ................ 34 Kathy Boccieri ............... 35 Gloria Hayden ............... 35 Audrey Ercegovich....... 36 Connie Kehl ................... 29 Jo-Alice Nieter............... 32 Nancy Scott................... 33

Falcon Watch Ladies 9-hole League weekly winners 4/30/10 Game Low Net FLT A 1st Marjorie Ditch ................ 32 TIE Judi Gannon ................. 32 2nd Marilyn McCormick ...... 33 3rd Karen Tomle .................. 34 FLT B 1st Becky Burgardt.............. 30 TIE Rosa Gerry ..................... 30 TIE Mary Keller ..................... 30 TIE Connie Stephan............ 30 2nd Lorraine Fritzel ................ 34 FLT C 1st Kathy Boccieri ............... 35 TIE Gloria Hayden ............... 35 2nd Audrey Ercegovich....... 36 FLT D 1st Connie Kehl ................... 29 2nd Jo-Alice Nieter............... 32 3rd Nancy Scott................... 33 Submitted by: Katherine Marcario

3rd FLT 1st 2nd 3rd Tie 4th FLT 1st 2nd 3rd Tie 5th FLT 1st 2nd 3rd tie

June McClain ................ 58 Betty Ellis ......................... 61 Sandy Bolt ...................... 63 Joan Emmrich ............... 63 Carol Salowitz ................ 53 Linda Suh ....................... 57 Sue Barker ...................... 60 Lorraine Napier ............. 60 Anne Shannon .............. 56 Doris Ballard ................... 58 Dorothy Turner ............... 59 Mary Ann Vinci .............. 59

Falcon Watch Ladies 18 Hole League Better Side (Team Event) April 30, 2010 123.5 Judy Frank Jane Magalski Linda Suh Doris Ballard 137.5 Liz Lewis Sue Sussman Mary Ann Vinci Ann Clark TIE 137.5 Carolyn Avrett Judie Blackmore Lorraine Napier Roe Markle 139 Judy Scheel-Fenwick Mary Lee Cremean Sue Barker Sue Watkins

Falcon Watch Ladies 18 Hole League Ringers Final Date: 4/23/2010 1st FLT 1st 2nd 3rd 2nd FLT 1st 2nd TIE

Betty Hill.......................... 58 Carolyn Avrett ............... 61 Judy Scheel Fenwick .... 62 Kathy McNamara ......... 59 Pat Eytcheson ............... 64 Carol Mir ........................ 64

A FLT 1st Mary McClafferty.........52 2nd Lorraine Napier ............53 3rd Mary Sundeen ..............55 B FLT 1st Rosa Gerry ....................55 2nd Shirley Junk ...................56 2nd Lindy Langlois ...............56 C FLT 1st Gladys Lowrie ...............53 2nd Mary Arpaia ................54 TIE Nancy Sanders .............54 D FLT 1st Judy Marr ......................49 2nd Bonnie Holmes .............58 Submitted by: Marilyn McCormick

KP LADIES 9-HOLE GOLF LEAGUE Game: Power Ball Scramble Played May 3, 2010 Team Winner #1 with 33 Janet Balonick Joan Leombruno Liz Lister Sally Repetti Team Winner #2 with 34 Peggy Flippen Lorraine Rings Marilyn Vahovich Joan Abrams Submitted by: Lorraine F. Rings

KP LADIES 9-HOLE GOLF LEAGUE Game :Bingle Bangle Bangle Points Game Played May 10, 2010 FLT A 1st Judy Trombley ...............9 2nd Marsha Marshall .............8

Falcon Watch Ladies 9-hole League weekly winners 5/21/10 Game Points plus Hdcp.

FLT A 1st Mary McClafferty.......... 34 2nd Marion Crowe ............... 33 3rd Janine Johnson ............. 31 FLT B 1st Terry Wynne ................... 32 2nd Ruth Johnson ................. 30 3rd Marty Gifford ................. 29 TIE Gladys Lowrie ................ 29 TIE Susanne Buck ................ 29 TIE Jennie Ryan ................... 29 FLT C 1st Joyce D”Agostino......... 32 2nd Kathy Boccieri ............... 30 2nd Janet Balonick .............. 30 2nd Ann Parisen.................... 30 2nd Barb Laino...................... 30 3rd Patti Hannon ................. 29 Submitted by: Katherine Marcario

Kings Point Ladies 18 Hole League - May 3 Game: Low Net

Accomplished by: ❖❖❖ Barry Peacock ❖❖❖ May 3, 2010 Hole#8 155 Yards 5 Hybrid Course: Sandpiper Palms Witnessed By: Jerry Rippel Richard Keena Accomplished By: ❖❖❖ Lynn White ❖❖❖ May 20, 2010 Hole #4 110 Yards 4 Hubrid Course: Challenge Witnessed By: Dindy Chandler Barb Maksym

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TIE Karen Bergmoser ...........8 TIE Sue Watkins ....................8 FLT B 1ST Bev Buteau ...................10 2ND Peggy Flippen ................9 TIE Susie Potratz....................9 Submitted by: Lorraine F. Rings

Kings Point Ladies 18 Hole League May 10 Game: Front Nine, 1/2 handicap A FLT 1st Mary Hoyt ....................25 TIE Linda Suh ......................25 B FLT 1st Virginia Clelland...........23 2nd Shirley Junk ...................25 C FLT 1st Colleen Walker.............24 2nd Elle Warming.................25 3rd Gladys Lowrie ...............26 TIE Nancy Sanders ............26 D FLT 1st Judy Marr ......................27 TIE Marge Miller .................27 Submitted by: Marilyn McCormick

Kings Point Ladies 18 Hole League - May 17 Game: Back nine -1/2 Handicap A FLT 1st Mary Hoyt .....................24 2nd Emma Gadd ................26 B FLT 1st Marian Crowe ..............24 2nd Marilyn McCormick .....27 3rd Terry Jacoby .................32 tie Betty Kuhn.....................32 C FLT 1st Gladys Lowrie ...............30 2nd Mary Arpaia .................31 D FLT 1st Dot Mulford ..................28 2nd Connie Gilbert..............31 Submitted by: Marilyn McCormick

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Memories of Daddy Submitted by Dora Murray Yes, we knew that he was ours but at an early age we realized that we had to share him with others. He was a Pied Piper that darling “Little Man from Smoke Run” whom we called Daddy.

Everyone simply adored him.

People would say that Daddy had never met a stranger, and this was so. He was a hands on father at a time when this was not the norm. Daddy was the Tipple Boss at Reitz 5 mine and he would come home covered in coal dust. He took his bath and then went out to do handyman work all over town.

To him there was dignity in work, and he labored long and hard and never gave half measure.

Daddy would babysit my 2 cousins and me. He took us to the park one Fourth of July and put the three of us on the Ferris Wheel. Grandma’s phone almost rang off the hook as the irate ladies of our town were calling to report that Pete put those three little kids on the Ferris Wheel alone. I was two, Lane was six and George was eight.

I remember that Daddy took me over the trestle that crossed Paint Creek when I was not quite four. I had crossed it before but this time Windber was flooded as was Johnstown in 1936 and the water was turbulent and almost to the top of the trestle. Poor Daddy I was so excited about the rushing water I told Mother about it. She was not happy!

Daddy’s mother had died when he was eight, and he loved the ladies of Mother’s family.

Every Sunday and every holiday Daddy was in the kitchen with the ladies washing the dishes while the men of the family were in the parlor. We would go for the Sunday drive and at every small bridge he would stop and say, We would listen to Inner Sanctum with the squeaking door. Daddy was a jokester and would turn up the volume and Lane would come running down the steps as he was afraid.

When Daddy cut the grass all the neighbor kids would come and then we would have a grass fight, and Daddy was in the thick of it. We would gang up on him and pile up on him until Mother would shout, “Enough!”

Daddy had a green thumb and he planted flowers for Mother plus the vegetable garden.

He made a compost pile and anyone going fishing would stop and request earthworms, which were freely shared. Daddy was a volunteer fireman and he missed his first fire. Mother heard the fire whistle and shook him awake. He stuck his head out the window and told Mother, “I don’t smell smoke” and went back to bed. Every Friday night he would he sell specials at the Fireman’s Bingo game. When the Harlem Globetrotters came to Windber to play against the firemen it was so funny. As

there was no TV in those days no one realized they were so good. Some of the firemen were laughing so hard they just lay down on the floor.

Daddy’s name was Theodore Roosevelt Morgan, and that his father had named all his children after American Heroes.

When I was in nurses training at Presby in Pittsburgh I was called to the Nursing office. Daddy had paid them a visit and impressed them as one said, “In all the years I have been in this teaching position I have never had a father come to inquire about his daughter. Mother yes, Father no.

Daddy always told us that girls were best and we believed him until he held my newborn son and cried, I’ve been waiting 30 years for this.” I said, “Daddy, you always told us girls were best.”

There was an accident and we thought that Daddy was stable.

We walked in and we had to wait as they were in the midst of a Code Blue on Daddy. He never regained consciousness.

Poor Mother. And so the vigil

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began. I would whisper, “Don’t die today, Daddy. It’s Mother’s birthday.” Then I would give him permission to leave us.

Daddy went to be with his God on August 31st at 9:45 p.m. It was the tradition in our family to wear black for funerals but Mother said, “Pete hated me in black. I am going to wear my pink pant suit.” so I wore my white dress and Sandy in blue.

Our adopted brother flew in for the funeral and he said, “When I looked at him in the coffin my heart was in a million pieces and my mind belonged to someone else. My anchor had been taken from me and I was afraid that I might sink. We covered Daddy’s coffin with a blanket of roses and daisies.

So farewell Daddy. Thanks for the memories of being loved unconditionally, of laughter and joy and the words that you made up that are used by those you left behind. Every Christmas I use your holiday greeting ‘Have a scrappy New Year’. You are truly missed.

Your first-born Dora Yvonne

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Consignment Boutique Celebrates 1-Year Anniversary!

Submitted by Julie Pomeroy, Owner, Julie’s Walk In Closet This is an open letter to each of you. You know who you are; our wonderful consignors and customers who have made our little shop “the talk of the town.”

We often hear, “You are my new favorite shop,” and “I can’t believe this is really a consignment store!” “This is wonderful – how long have you been here?” “Why didn’t I know this great little shop was open?”

A year ago, my husband Brian and I sought a new direction for our lives. The downturn in the local economy had made it difficult to make ends meet, so we needed a plan. Having worked as an administrator in the veterinary field in Brandon for twenty-five years. I loved my job and especially my customers. But I enjoy fashion and people too. And I get excited when I find a bargain!

Consignment shopping was my favorite pastime and therapy. I was forever sharing ‘great finds’ with my family & friends. But Brandon did not have a shop that specialized in exactly what I was looking for: higher quality clothing, handbags, and shoes.

In light of the difficult economy, nationally, consignment shops were thriving. Folks didn’t want to spend the money at the mall stores, looking through picked over sale racks.

They didn’t

want bother with the mall traffic, and they didn’t want to have to drive to Tampa for their bargains.

So, the idea of a high-end consignment shop was born.

A place that would look like Dillard’s, Macy’s, Chico’s, Ann Taylor, Talbots, New York & Co., Banana Republic, and others – as if all the better shops and all the specialty shops had all gone together to create a clearance center. We would carry Brighton and Vera Bradley and Coach & Dooney & offer them at 50% - 75% off of retail!

We would purchase beautiful sterling silver jewelry and beaded jewelry and all kinds of accessories wholesale and offer them at very reasonable prices.

We would offer personal service offered up with a smile. I knew I would personally love this!

So Julie’s Walk-In Closet was born!

Since that day, Brandon and all of East and South Hillsborough County have embraced us. The ladies in Brandon, Kings Point and all the communities in between have brought us absolutely Paige, Ashely, Julie and Kristen beautiful items to sell for them.

Items are well organized and you haven’t been by to visit easy to find. We put on fashion us, please find us on the web shows for churches and for at www.julieswalkincloset.com, ladies’ teas (what fun!). We and find us on Facebook at have grown. We now have Julie’s Walk-In Closet Boutique, three ladies to assist you when where we update new arrivals you choose to shop with us. If every day.

We are a top-rated shop on Angie’s list, Merchant Circle, and other Internet sites. Give us a call at 813.381.3846 or come by our shop at 759 W. Brandon Blvd and see what all the fuss is about!

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TUE. JUN 1 to WED. JUNE 16 – A CALL TO ALL ARTISTS SouthShore Regional Library’s Hispanic Heritage Art Exhibition in Sep and Oct, 2010. Artist applications are at the information desk at SouthShore Regional Library, 15815 Beth Shields Way and 19th Avenue, Ruskin.

Application deadline is Jun 16. Questions can be referred to Laurie Burhop, Coordinator of the John Crawford Art Studio, by calling 672-1155 or email burhop1@hillsboroughcounty.org.

TUE. JUN 1 – FREE PANCAKE BREAKFAST 8:30 a.m. The Courtyards, 231 Courtyards Blvd. Open to the Public.

813.642.8950. LIMITED SEATING! MUST RSVP! TUE. JUN 1 – SAT. JUN 5 – HOGAN’S GOLF SCHEDULE 9:30 t-time: Tue. Jun 1 Apollo Beach $25.00; Thu. Jun 3 Riverside $18.00; Sat. Jun 6 Sandpiper $26.88: Contact PWoodii@aol.com for reservation(s).

Hogan’s Golf Schedule is listed on a weekly basis. The Hogans is open to SCC and KP residents only.

TUE. JUN 1 – DISCOVERY UNIVERSITY 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. The Courtyards, 231 Courtyards Blvd. FREE. RSVP to 813.642.8950. Come join in on our FREE educational interactive seminars with speaker Phil Leto, III. Topic this month “the Presidency: A Unique Chief Executive Officer.” Refreshments provided.

TUE. JUN 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 – EVENING SOCIAL BALLROOM and LATIN DANCE CLASSES 5:30 p.m. Beginning Cha Cha; 6:45 p.m. Intermediate Fox Trot; 8:00 p.m. Beginning/Intermediate Night Club. All classes are taught at New Dance Studio in Atrium Bldg. on N. Pebble Beach. Classes are $5.00 per lesson. Info: Bernice May 634.3205. Sponsored by The Academy Dance Club of SCC. Learn some new steps and review some old steps.

Great exercise for the mind, body and spirit. A nice opportunity to be with friends and make new ones. Couples and Singles Welcome. SCC and KP Welcome.

WED. JUN 2 – HEARING LOSS ASSN. OF SCC 9:30 a.m. St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 1239 Del Webb Blvd. E. Info: Contact Richard Herring at rhmann@tampabay.rr.com or Barbara Riley at 634.1706. Discussion on Hearing Loss Solutions will be led by Gen Forciea. Terry Jefferson, Chief Nursing Director South Bay Hospital, will give an update on South Bay’s response to the needs of persons with hearing loss. All will be captioned by Tess Crowder, Communication Access, Inc. WED. JUN 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 – DAYTIME SOCIAL BALLROOM and LATIN DANCE CLASSES 12:45 P.M. Beginning Tango; 2:00 p.m. Intermediate Swing; 3:15 p.m. Intermediate/Advanced Rumba. All classes are taught at New Dance Studio in Atrium Bldg. on N. Pebble Beach. Classes are $5.00 per lesson. Info: Bernice May 634.3205. Sponsored by The Academy Dance Club of SCC. Learn some new steps and review some old steps. Great exercise for the mind, body and spirit. A nice opportunity to be with friends and make new ones. Couples and Singles Welcome. SCC and KP Welcome.

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WED. JUN 2 – SCC STROKE SUPPORT GROUP 1:00 p.m. East/West room of Kings Point Clubhouse. Open to all residents of Kip and SCC. Info: Len 633.9366. The social, informative group is open to all stroke survivors, caregivers, guests and anyone interested.

Sponsored by South Bay Hospital, monthly presentations by professionals in the medical, nutritional, holistic, integrative medicine, etc. Updates in treatment procedures given. Refreshments are served and reservations not required. SCC Stroke Support Group meets every Wed. WED. JUN 2, 9 – LIFE AFTER LOSS BEREAVEMENT GROUP 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. United Community Church, 1501 La Jolla Ave, in the Church Chapel. Info: Mitzi 813.938.4955. Club has been formed to help those who have recently lost a loved one or are having difficulty coping and adjusting to life on their own. This group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wed of the month. Group will be led by Mitzi Campbell.

WED. JUN 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - FRONT PORCH PICKEERS MEET 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Heritage and Armstrong Rooms, SCC N. CA Campus. Info: David 633-6739 or Sally 633-1379. We meet year round. If you play the guitar, ukulele, mandolin, bass, dobro, fiddle or banjo come visit us. We also love an audience. We meet every Wednesday.

THU. JUNE 3, 10, 17, 24 – ORGAN/KEYBOARD CLUB MEETS 9:00 a.m. Florida Room in the Atrium Bldg, N. CA Campus. $3.00 and the music is yours to keep. Call Kathy Katz at 813.634.1663. LEARN HOW TO PLAY MUSIC WITH US. The Organ/Keyboard club meets every Thu. Beginners through advanced learn 2 songs a week. Learning to play music stimulates your mind and is a good way to relax with friends or just yourself. Come join us this week.

THU. JUN 3 – SCC COPD SUPPORT GROUP MEETS 10:30 a.m. Room 8 of the Conesta Hall Building of the Prince of Peace Church. We will continue with our support mission. This time we will concentrate on communication skills we need, to get the ear of our medical caretakers, ask questions, discuss concerns. Everyone gets a chance to participate. All residents and their partners as well as interested caregivers in the area are invited to attend. An elevator is available.

THU. JUN 3, 10, 17, 24 – WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETS 8:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. United Community Church, 1501 La Jolla Ave. Stop in to find out more. For info, please email Sandy at samt1995@ yahoo.com.

FRI. JUN 4 – LUAU PARTY 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. The Courtyards, 231 Courtyards Blvd. FREE. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!!! MUST RSVP! LIMITED AVAILABILITY! RSVP to 813.642.8950.

FRI. SAT. & SUN. JUN 4, 5, 6 - PALACE THEATRE PRESENTS “CEREAL KILLERS” Fri. 7:00 p.m.; Sat. 7:00 p.m.; Sun 2:00 p.m.; Palace Theatre, 3858 Sun City Center blvd. Show tickets are $19.00. Reservations and Information 813.938.5886. The show will be presented every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday until June 20.

SAT. JUN 5 – ACADEMY OF BALLROOM DANCE CLUB’S JUNE DANCE 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Community Hall, S. CA Campus. Members free, guests 33573 Continued on Page 14

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33573 From Page 13 $5.00. Info: call Charlie Brown 642.9817. Refreshments and door prizes at intermission. Attire – Dressy Casual. BYOB. Ms. Bernice Dubro-May will be teaching a Hustle lesson at 6:15 p.m. for $2.50 per person. This is the best deal ever, and so much fun! Everyone is Welcome.

SAT. JUN 5 and SUN. JUN 6 – PLACE YOUR SHARE ORDERS Jun 5: 5:00 p.m. & Jun 6: 9:30 – 10:30 and 12:00 Noon. United Methodist Church, 1210 Del Webb Blvd. W. Info: Desi 533.8250. SHARE, ½ price groceries with interdenominational volunteers waiting to take your orders.

SUN. JUN 6 – SINGLES SOCIAL DANCE CLUB DANCE 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Florida Room, Atrium Bldg. N. CA Campus. Members $3.00; Guests $5.00. Info: call Janet 633.3558. BYOB. Snacks provided.

EVERYONE is welcome.

MON. JUN 7 – MENTAL HEALTH and AGING COALITION’S SCREENING FOR DEPRESSION 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. In the Privacy of Your Home.

To take advantage of this FREE service, please contact Lucy Irizarry at 813.232.3200, extension 237 to make your appointment. You can leave a message 24 hours a day. All screenings are confidential.

MON. JUN 7 – SAT. JUN 12 – HOGAN’S GOLF SCHEDULE 9:30 t-time: Mon. Jun 7 Diamond Hill $22.00; Wed. Jul 9 Summerfield $34.00; Fri. Jun 11 Buffalo Creek $53.45; Sat. Jun 12 Sandpiper $26.88. Contact PWoodii@aol.com for reservation(s). Hogan’s Golf Schedule is listed on a weekly basis. The Hogans is open to SCC and KP residents only.

MON. JUN 7 – TAMPA BAY AFFILIATE OF VOICE OF THE FAITHFUL MEETS 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission, 16550 South Hwy 301, Wimauma (Across hwy 301 from Copper Penny Restaurant). FREE. Info: 634.8151 or jlk0130@tampabay.rr.com. Meeting for the last 8 years.

Meeting will be open discussion led by Judy Knecht, “Current Information re: The Scandal.” All interested people are welcome, bring a friend.

MON. JUN 7, 14. 21. 28 – WEIGHT WATCHERS MEET 1:30 p.m. Weigh In. 2:00 Meeting Starts. St Andrew Presbyterian Church, 1239 Del Webb E. Meeting discount offered for those 65 and older. Check out a meeting for free at any time. Go to www.Weightwatchers.com or call 1.800.651.6000 for additional information. Weight Watchers meets every Monday…same time…same place.

TUE. JUN 8 – DISCOVERY UNIVERSITY 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Aston Gardens SCC, 1311 Aston Gardens Ct. . FREE. RSVP to 813.642.8950. Come join in on our FREE educational interactive seminars with speaker Phil Leto, III. Topic this month “the Presidency: A Unique Chief Executive Officer.” Refreshments provided.

TUE. JUN 8 – COOKING WITH “OUR” CHEF 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. 231 Courtyards Blvd. FREE. RSVP 813.642.8950. Each month our Chef will demonstrate new cooking techniques and make new recipes to try and taste.

WED. JUN 9 – HEALTHY CHAT BY BAYADA NURSES 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. 1311 Aston Gardens Ct. FREE. RSVP 813.642.8950. The topic for this month is “Home Safety Awareness.” Learn how to be the “Active and Responsible Senior” in your community.

WED. JUN 9 – NEW SEMINAR “THE TRUST ABOUT HEALTH and WELLNESS” 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. 1311 Aston Gardens Ct. FREE. RSVP 813.642.8950. Speaker Phil Bresnahan will talk about the different ways to treat diseases and discuss new options with a “Holistic Twist.”

WED. JUN 9 – KINGS POINT ROD and REEL CLUB MEETS 7:00 p.m. Kings Point Clubhouse Craft Room. Info: email kpfishingclub@ gmail.com. Rod and Reel members meet the second Wed. of the month.

THU. JUNE 10 – SOUTH SHORE CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION LUNCHEON/MEETING 11:00 a.m. Doors Open; 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Luncheon and Program.

Club Renaissance, 2121 S. Pebble Beach, $17.00 inclusive. Reservations or cancellations before noon Mon. Jun 10. Please call 938.4320 or 383.7540 or aunt.butler@gmail.com Presents a spring fashion show by Bonworth.

Inspirational speaker, Yvonne Hancock, “At last I found the pearl of great price.”All ladies welcome, no membership required. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.

THU. JUN 10 – SOUTH BAY HOSPITAL SEMINAR 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Aston Gardens SCC, 1311 Aston Gardens Ct. FREE. RSVP 813.642.8950. Aston Gardens at SCC presents a monthly educational Seminar with South Bay Hospital. The 2nd Thu of each month for 2010 will being you a new topic and new experts to meet from South Bay Hospital.

This month’s topic is “Cancer Awareness.” Our speaker this month is a “Specialist in this field.”

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FRI. JUN 11 – WEIGHT LOSS WITH NINA 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. 1311 Aston Gardens Ct. FREE. RSVP to 813.642.8950. It gets harder and harder to lose weight as we age. Find out how to make it easier to do I and live healthier in your own skin.

FRI. JUN 11 – FRIDAY NIGHT MOVIE – POLLYANNA 6:00 p.m. Light refreshments served. 6:30 p.m. Movie begins. United Methodist Church, 1210 Del Webb Blvd. W. A love offering may be given at the door. Info: Church office. 634.2539. Bring a friend, have some popcorn, and be blessed! A little girl comes to a town that is embattled by feuds and intimidated by her aunt. By the time she leaves, she has transformed the community with her indomitable will to see the good side of even the worst situations and bring it out for the betterment of all.

FRI. SAT. & SUN. JUN 11, 12, 13 - PALACE THEATRE PRESENTS “CEREAL KILLERS” Fri. 7:00 p.m.; Sat. 7:00 p.m.; Sun 2:00 p.m.; Palace Theatre, 3858 Sun City Center blvd. Show tickets are $19.00. Reservations and Information 813.938.5886. The show will be presented every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday until June 20.

SAT. JUN 12 – FREE ART EXPO PRESENTED BY SOUTHSHORE ARTS COUNCIL 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. Borini Theater in Kings Point. FREE. No tickets or reservations necessary. Info: 813.892.9243. Famed piano virtuoso Eleanor Lvov, young dancers from the Brandon School of Ballet, superb illusionist Nathan Coe Marsh, a bit of grand opera by the team of Clint Shepherd and Victoria Pelagia and a one act play by the Pelican Players. Who could ask for anything more? Come and see for yourself.

SAT. JUN 12 – SENIOR PROM NIGHT SPONSORED BY SINGLES MINGLE 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. KP Club House Studio Room. Members $3.00; non-members $5.00. Info: Jeannette 634.5560. All alumni (married or single) are invited to attend. Black-tie event. BYOB and set-ups. Tables of 8 may be reserved.

SUN. JUN 13 – OLDIES BUT GOODIES DANCE 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Community Hall, S. CA Campus. Club members are free and others pay $5.00 at the door. Info: 633.5649. Entertainment will be provided by Ron Bennett. The dress is casual. EVERYONE (Singles and Couples) are welcome. BYOB. Come dance with us.

MON. JUN 14 – SAT. JUN 19 – HOGAN’S GOLF SCHEDULE 9:30 t-time: Tue. Jun 15 Apollo Beach $25.00; Thu. Jun 17 Renaissance $30.00; Sat. Jun 19 SandPiper $26.88. Contact PWoodii@aol.com for reservation(s). Hogan’s Golf Schedule is listed on a weekly basis. The Hogans is open to SCC and KP residents only.

TUE. JUN 15 – HANDICAPPED CLUB MEETS 1:00 p.m. Cypress Creek Golf Course. Info: Don 642.9116. Open to all handicapped individuals and/or their caregivers. We are a social club who meet once a month for lunch and “just talk.” A small, intimate group.

TUE. JUN 15 – PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING BREAKFAST 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. Aston Gardens SCC, 1311 Aston Gardens Ct. (North Building off Del Webb Blvd.) FREE to Professionals ONLY. RSVP 813.642.8950. Please attend our monthly Professional Networking meeting, now held the 3rd Tue. of every month for 2010. The Speaker this month is Grace Terry, MSW on “10 Simple ways to Live Healthy and Happy.” Part II 33573 Continued on Page 15

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33573 From Page 14 TUE. JUN 15 – DISCOVERY UNIVERSITY 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. The Courtyards, 231 Courtyards Blvd. FREE. RSVP to 813.642.8950. Speaker, Phil Leto III, will give an educational seminar on History and Politics in the USA. This month’s topic is “Supreme Court, Federal Courts and Judicial Review.” Refreshments will be served.

WED. JUN 16 – MEN’S CLUB OF SCC LUNCHEON MEETING Noon. Community Hall, S. CA Campus. $12.00. Regular monthly luncheon meeting. Members and their invited guests only. Reservations required.

Membership info: Jerry Mahoney, 633.2879. Kim McKell, RN/MSN, the Stroke Coordinator, Quality Specialist, and Clinical Educator, at South Bay Hospital. She will discuss critical care and Stroke evaluation and how important these are to our community.

WED. JUN 16 – BUY A HAMBURGER FOR A GOOD CAUSE 5:00 – 5:00 p.m. Five Guys Restaurant, 301 at Big Bend Road. Buy a Hamburger: 15% to St. John the Divine for our mission trip. Be sure to say that you are from St. John the Divine Episcopal Church when you order. A check will be donated to the church to help fund the trip to the Dominican Republic.

WED. JUN 16 – SCC DANCE CLUB DANCE 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Community Hall S. CA Campus. Members. No Charge.

Non-Members $5.00 at the door. Info: 633.7173. SCC Dance club welcomes ALL to their June dance. Music provided by “DJ” Darlene.

Dressy Casual attire. We’ll have snacks and set ups – BYOB. THU. JUN 17 – “CHAMPAGNE WISHES and CHOCOLATE DREAMS”- LIFEPATH FUNDRAISER 2:00 – 6:00 P.M. The Courtyards, 231 Courtyards Blvd. Advance Tickets $10.00; $15.00 at the door. Call 813.642.8950 to purchase tickets. Open to the Public. Park at Winn-Dixie and Shuttle over. ALL PROCEEDS GO TO HOSPICE. Door prize raffle, 50/50 raffle & Silent Auction (ends at 5:00 p.m.)

Unbelievable prizes (too many to list here). Come and enjoy some of the many great events we host at Aston Gardens! Cash bar for those who do not want Champagne. Support a great cause!

FRI. SAT. & SUN. JUN 18, 19, 20 - PALACE THEATRE PRESENTS “CEREAL KILLERS” Fri. 7:00 p.m.; Sat. 7:00 p.m.; Sun 2:00 p.m.; Palace Theatre, 3858 Sun City Center blvd. Show tickets are $19.00. Reservations and Information 813.938.5886. The show will be presented every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday until June 20.

SAT. JUN 19 – MOWW INTERVIEWS FOR LIBRARY of CONGRESS 10:00 a.m. Florida Room at Atrium, N CA Campus. FREE. Info: contact Gordon Bassett 642.0691, Richard Wallace 642.0212 or Ken Barringer 633.8490. Interviews will continue every 3rd Saturday. The Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW) continues to conduct interviews for Library of Congress Veterans History Project to preserve the military veteran’s record for perpetuity at its American Folklife Center. Bob Swing is the videographer, editor and DVD publisher.

SUN. JUN 20 – SINGLES SOCIAL DANCE CLUB DANCE 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Florida Room, Atrium Bldg, N. CA Campus. Members

$3.00; Guests $5.00. Info: call Janet 633.3558. BYOB. Snacks provided.

EVERYONE is welcome.

MON. JUN 21 – SAT. JUN 26 – HOGAN’S GOLF SCHEDULE 9:30 t-time: Mon. Jun 21 SandPiper $26.88; Wed. Jun 23 Buffalo Creek $53.45; Fri. Jun 25 Imperial Lakewoods $26.63; Sat. Jun 26 SandPiper $26.88. Contact PWoodii@aol.com for reservation(s). Hogan’s Golf Schedule is listed on a weekly basis. The Hogans is open to SCC and KP residents only.

TUE. JUN 22 – DISCOVERY UNIVERSITY 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 1311 Aston Gardens Ct. FREE. RSVP to 813.642.8950.

Speaker, Phil Leto III, will give an educational seminar on History and Politics in the USA. This month’s topic is “Supreme Court, Federal Courts and Judicial Review.” Refreshments will be served.

WED. JUN 23 – NEW SEMINAR “THE TRUST ABOUT HEALTH and WELLNESS” 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. 1311 Aston Gardens Ct. FREE. RSVP 813.642.8950. Speaker Phil Bresnahan will talk about the different ways to treat diseases and discuss new options with a “Holistic Twist.”

THU. JUN 24– MOONGLOW DANCE CLUB DANCE 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Community Hall, S. CA Campus. Members Free. $5.00 guests. Info: Clare 642.0171, President. BYOB. Attire: Dressy, Singles Welcome. Music by Mario DeLeon. Everyone in KP and SCC is invited.

FRI. JUN 25 – WEIGHT LOSS WITH NINA 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. 1311 Aston Gardens Ct. FREE. RSVP to 813.642.8950. It gets harder and harder to lose weight as we age. Find out how to make it easier to do I and live healthier in your own skin.

FRI. JUN 25 – MENTAL HEALTH and AGING COALITION’S SCREENING FOR DEPRESSION 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. In the Privacy of Your Home. To take advantage of this FREE service, please contact Lucy Irizarry at 813.232.3200, extension 237 to make your appointment. You can leave a message 24 hours a day.

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SAT. JUN 26 – NEW TRAVEL CLUB, ADVANTAGE CRUISES & TOURS, MEETS 10:00 a.m. Card Room of the Main Club House at Kings Point. $15.00 per person to join includes name tag, monthly meeting and mailing (also to your Summer residence). Info: 1.866.824.1613. Club will meet every 4th Sat and be offering day trips, multi-day bus tours, and cruises. All club trips are fully escorted. Also, non-escorted, but great value, cruise deals available.

TUE. JUN 29 – HOGAN’S GOLF SCHEDULE 9:30 t-time: Apollo Beach $25.00 Contact PWoodii@aol.com for reservation(s). Hogan’s Golf Schedule is listed on a weekly basis. The Hogans is open to SCC and KP residents only.

WED. JUN 30 – ALZHEIMER’S/CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. The Inn at The Courtyards, 255 Courtyards Blvd. FREE. RSVP 813.634.4497. If you have a loved one with Alzheimer’s/Dementia you will want to attend this very educational meeting. Learn how to deal and cope with Alzheimer’s from others who are in the same position as you.

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Ambulance Transports from South Bay Hospital Curtailed Submitted by Noreen Schramm Sun City Center Emergency Squad announced that effective June 1, 2010 the Squad will no longer provide ambulance transportation out of the hospital. Chief Michael Jackson said that the reason for taking this action is because there is less personnel to man the ambulances. He said that “during the summer months the

numbers of available personnel is reduced, because many of the volunteers head north thus reducing the number of responding ambulances.”

Each ambulance requires three people, an EMT, Driver and First Responder. Though the Squad has made recruiting a priority, the number of people volunteering has not kept pace with normal attrition. The Squad

will have at least one ambulance available every day on a 24 hour basis and will try to staff a second daytime ambulance as well; however, in order to ensure emergency coverage, it will be necessary to curtail all ambulance transports from the hospital as well as all gurney required direct admissions. The Squad hopes to resume normal service in the fall when many of

our members return. The Squad will continue to provide local van services for wheelchair bound residents daily from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

If you require van service please call 813.633.1411 to reserve this service. To learn how you can help the Emergency Squad as a volunteer, call 813.633.1411 or email info@scc-ems.com.

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Dixon’s Day Trips: Passin’ Time at the Grille

Submitted by Eddie Dixon Okay, I admit it. I’m a sun worshipper from way back. I love Florida – even during the sultry season of summer. My wife does too, but for much different reasons. See, I like quiet; the missus is a crowd person. I enjoy casting a line or just lounging in the chair with my toes buried in the sand. I like to melt the day away. She loves the chic shops and galleries. As you might imagine, that tends to cause a little friction from time to time. So, is there a place that can keep everybody happy? If not, this would be a very short article. But, of course, there is.

We just discovered the friendly little slice of sand called Pass-AGrille. This quaint, Gulfside town near St. Pete Beach has been coaxing visitors away from the glitz and glamour of its northern neighbors for decades.

The quirky name comes natural.

Apparently, fisherman used to bring their daily catch up on the sand and grill it right on the beach. And there’s still great seafood to be had here. Check out the Hurricane (727.360.9558) for classic Florida beach fare.

Grouper is their claim to fame and they do it well. For the more distinguished palette, give the Black Palm (727.360.5000) over on 8th Avenue a try.

Speaking of 8th Avenue, this little stretch of sidewalk bills itself as the “World’s Shortest Main Street.”

This was the part of town that kept Missus Dixon happy. The smattering of art galleries and boutique shops can be toured in a few minutes – or you can lose a day in there. I enjoyed A Little Room for Art (727.360.8572) and my bride just loved Bamboozle (727.360.1166).

Folks interested in history will also love Pass-A-Grille.

The historic district contains over 450 carefully restored buildings – homes and business built around 1900. One of these is the Gulf Beaches Historical Museum over on 10th Avenue. The building itself is a rare find, but what’s inside is just as fun. Catch up on your Cabbage Key hermit trivia and explore exhibits from World War II and the Don Cesar Resort.

There are also interesting sights to see inside some of the other buildings as well.

Suzette’s Antiques and Oddities (727.388.3381) is, well, a collection of just that. Everything from classic Christmas ornaments to tools that went out of style when we started plugging them in are for sale. It’s an eclectic trip down memory lane – for those of us seasoned enough to remember. My favorite stop of the day was at the McKoy Gallery (727.360.6388) where we met Ralph McKoy, a true Gulf Coast institution. All his work is original, because he paints on found wood and driftwood… and has been doing so since the mid ‘40s. You folks in the Art League definitely need to look him up.

what should you do after a long afternoon of traipsing from shop to shop? Grab a cool, sweet treat at Paradise Sweets (727.360.5830) right across the street from the beach.

We enjoyed our day trip at Pass-A-Grille and have already made plans to go back. Why not when they offer some of the best fishing charters on the Gulf Coast and a romantic sunset sailing cruise. Come to think of it, we may just have to go back twice.

Pass-A-Grille is just off the Pinellas Bayway and only about 40 minutes from Kings Point.

Take I75 south to I275 North.

Cross the Skyway and exit onto the Pinellas Bayway. Take it all the way out to the big, pink Don Cesar – trust me, you can’t miss it – and then hang a left. Pass-AGrille is a couple miles down on your right.

Happy travels, folks!

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B U L L E T I N Palace Theater Debuts “You, Me and Our Skeletons”

“You, Me and Our Skeletons”, a one-man show written by Andries “Andy” Oosthuizen, will be performed by the playwright on the stage of the Palace Theatre. Show dates are June 25 and 26 at 7:00 pm and June 27 at 2:00 pm.

The play was originally seen by audiences in New Jersey, and was later performed at Hamlet of Bank Street in Manhattan, NY. Local audiences are fortunate to have the opportunity of seeing this powerful show performed by its creator. Reviewers have called this “a histrionic tour de force

by Oosthuizen, who pulls out all the stops and rivets attention from the opening moment”. Quoting another reviewer, “The man on stage has no home, unless you call the cardboard box he crawls out of a home …..this man (is) brought to life in a tour de force performance by Andy Oosthuizen.”

Oosthuizen is now a resident of Kings Point in Sun City Center. He explains his homeless character, who is pondering his life from his childhood memories to his hopes for the future. “He’s saying, ‘Don’t avoid me. I’m a human being like you.

“There are reasons he is where he is. He tells the audience why.

Some reasons are happy, some are sad, some are even very funny. He thinks back on his life and tells them about his life. But he still has hope that he’ll get out of there.”

Show tickets are $19, and are available at the Palace Theatre, which is located at 3858 Sun City Center Blvd. in Sun City Center.

For reservations and information, call (813) 938-5886.

Pelican Players Award Scholarships Submitted by Dora Murray

May 10th, 2010 the Pelican Players Membership and guests gathered together for the Pot Luck Social in the Banquet Room at Kings Point Main Clubhouse at Sun City Center. This was a special Social as the 2010 Pelican Players Scholarship students and their parents had been invited to meet the members of the Pelican Players. When Betty Campbell was the scholarship Chairman she had decided to invite the Scholarship student and their parents or friends to attend the Social. It was a huge success and now it is an annual event. We of the Pelican Players think that it is only proper and fitting that you who have attended the Pelican Players Productions should be informed of these students that your attendance will help these young people attend the college of their choice.

The Scholarship Committee all have a background in scholastic endeavors. Dick Yarger is the scholarship Chairman, John Foster, Marge Yarger, Tom Ostrander, and Gloria Morrow are the other members of the Scholarship Committee. The Scholarship fund was started in 1984 by Shirley Jones Founder and the Pioneers.

East Bay was the only High School at that time in the area. Now Riverview and Lennard High are also eligible for the scholarships.

This is the first year that Lennard High Students have applied for the Scholarship.

Now meet the scholarship students of 2010:?

Name High School College Intended Major Michaelangelo Arizmendi Lennard HS HCC MASS COMM Grace Kelly East Bay HS USF MUSIC EDUCATION Joshua Moody Riverview HS HCC DRAMA Anthony Carrol Lennard HS Full Sail FILM Kelly Guerre East Bay HS USF MUSIC EDUCATION There are now 16 students under the umbrella of the Pelican Players Scholarship. Each student receives $1,000 per semester for 4 years at the college of their choice with a major in the Arts.

Once more we want to thank those who support are efforts by attending our productions. Many thanks to The News of Kings Point for publishing our events.?

Monday Night Pinochle

We play six games of single deck pinochle Monday evenings beginning at 6:30 in the Jubilee Rooms at the South Clubhouse.

My group of players is very social, fun and nice to one another.

No crabby, super serious or nasty players allowed.

In addition, we have two good parties each year: a pizza party in March before our snowbirds leave and our Octoberfest in the Fall. We play year round as more than half of my players live here permanently. We would love you to join our group!

Please call me for more details, Carole Scott 634-1212.

Lunch Bunch Meets At Columbia Café

Some members of the GFWC Sun City Center Woman’s Club, Inc. and guests, recently enjoyed a Lunch Bunch outing to the Tampa Bay History Center in Tampa where they were given an interesting tour of the Center.

Afterwards they enjoyed lunch at the Columbia Cafe, which features food from the Columbia Restaurant. Peggy Person, kneeling center, planned and coordinated this great event.

Photo provided by Peggy Person

SCC Community Association Dance June 16th

SCC Dance Club welcomes you to their dance on June 16.

Community Hall, 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Music by: “DJ Darlene” Guest $5.00pp. Attire: Dressy Casual. Singles always welcome.

Set up and snacks will be provided. BYOB - For more info call: 813.633.7173.

Patriots Club Invitation Uta Kuhn, President Patriots Club of SCC

The Patriots Club of Sun City Center would like to invite all members of the community to a FLAG DAY CELEBRATION. DAY/DATE: Monday, June 14, 2010 PLACE: Scottish Rite Masonic Center 5500 Memorial Hwy. Tampa, FL TIME: 4:00 P.M. till approx. 9:00 p.m.

The program consists of waving flags along the boulevard in front of the Masonic Center. (the flags will be supplied to you) After that a BBQ dinner will be provided for a reasonable donation. In the evening there will be a very patriotic program presented by various groups to help us remember how blessed we are to live in the good old USA. Club President Uta Kuhn, has attended this event for the past couple of years, and would like to encourage everyone to attend this patriotic celebration. Let’s all show America that we really love our country and our Flag. If you plan on attending, please call 813.642.9555.

Sun City Center Stroke Support Group Submitted by Len Meltzer

This group will meet on Wednesday, June 2nd, at 1:00 p.m. in the East/ West room of Kings Point Clubhouse. The social, informative group is open to all stroke survivors, caregivers, guests, and anyone interested in learning about stroke, now called “brain attack.” The group, sponsored by South Bay Hospital, has monthly presentations by professionals in the medical, nutritional, holistic, integrative medicine, alternative health fields, and physical rehabilitation, Updates in treatment procedures in caring for the stroke survivor are given.

Refreshments are served and reservations are not required.

The Sun City Center Stroke Support Group meets at 1:00 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month and is open to all residents of Kings Point and Sun City. For further information call Len at 813.633.9366.

Kings Point Dance June 16th

Academy of Ballroom Dance Club’s June 5th Dance

The Kings Point Line Dancers are having a dance party on Wed, June 16, 7 - 10 PM in the Borini Theatre at Kings Point. Tickets are $5.51, available at the box office, open to KP and SCC residents and their guests. BYOB and setups. This party will be a birthday celebration, cake will be served. It is also Safety and Lightning Awareness Month. Let’s be safe! Call Jan 634-6226 for more info.

Saturday, June 5th, at the Community Hall, 7:30 - 9:30 PM. Members free, guests $5.00. Refreshments and door prizes at intermission. Attire - Dressy Casual, BYOB. Ms. Bernice DubroMay will be teaching a Hustle lesson at 6:15 PM for $2.50 per person. This is the best deal ever, and so much fun! Info. call Charlie Brown at 813.642.9817

Submitted by Jan Ulics

Submitted by Charlie Brown

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B U L L E T I N Join the Organ and Keyboard Club

South Shore Arts Council To Present A Free Arts Expo June 12 Submitted by Joan Shalleck

Submitted by Barb Carlini

Learn how to play music with us! The Organ/Keyboard club meets every Thursday at 9:00 a.m. in the Florida Room for a group lesson. Beginners through advanced learn 2 songs a week for $3 and the music is yours to keep. Learning to play music stimulates your mind and is a good way to relax with your friends or just yourself. Come join us this week. Call Kathy Katz at 813.634.1663.

Women’s Chorus Holds Annual Meeting Submitted by Kim Droege

The Women’s Chorus, formerly The SCC Women’s Chorus, held it’s annual meeting on April 15, 2010 in the Bacchus Room at Renaissance of SCC. They celebrated another successful concert season, elected officers and voted to approve a name change. Director Rita Hughes wants to encourage all women in the surrounding communities who have past choral or choir experience to consider joining this chorus. Director Hughes, together with accompanist Judy Schafer, design a November and March program which features secular and sacred music selections. The group meets Thursday mornings at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church on East Del Webb in Sun City Center. Rehearsals will resume September 16, 2010 at 9 AM. If you are interested in joining our group, please contact President Betty Lance at 813.633.3862 or Vice President Mim Quast at 813.634.1148. The Women’s Chorus may be found on Facebook or on the web. Come join us for great fellowship, inspiring music and fun!

This organization that provides handicapped children a way to reach their full potential by providing them with necessary equipment, toys, tools and scholarships that are not provided by their insurance carriers.

Circus, Cirque, Circo: A Family Tradition

Ty Tojo, Juggles

Chiara Anastasini

Submitted by Pedro Reis, Founder & CEO Circus Sarasota

In every language – in every land – there’s only one word that means fun for the entire family: Circus! Join us as we bring families of family fun to the stage of the Ringling Historic Asolo Theater with astonishing feats performed by circus stars young and old – including Ty Tojo the world’s greatest 11-year-old juggler. Be there June 23 - August 1. For more information visit www. ringling. org or call 941.355.9335.

When Chuck Wirick began his term as the new president of the South Shore Arts Council in January he announced to the Board that he intended to expand the focus of the five-year old community organization to include all the arts – music, poetry, drama, dance, photography and film.

“People think that the Council is concerned only with the visual arts,” Wirick told the group at the first meeting of the year. “There is so much talent in this region south of the Alafia River. We have to find ways to bring all these folks and their various creative expressions to the attention of the public.”

He added, “We also must thank the Community Foundation of Greater Sun City Center for their generous support of our efforts in the recent past. They sponsored most of the month-long activities connected to the Big Draw/Ruskin.”

Wirick is referring to the series of art classes held locally in the fall of 2008 and 2009. The classes and workshops were enjoyed by hundreds of people of all ages free of charge. Two permanent large-scale murals now covering the huge exterior walls of the former Clark Furniture warehouse and the Mary and Martha House, both in Ruskin, are part of that effort.

On Saturday June 12 from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., the public is invited to an afternoon of diverse entertainments that will take place in the Borini Theater in Kings Point. The program will kick-off with a performance by Nathan Coe Marsh, comedic illusionist at 1:00 p.m., followed at 2:00 p.m. by acclaimed stars of the opera, Clint Shepherd and Victoria Pelagia. The young ballet students of the Brandon School of Dance Arts will be on their toes at 3:00 p.m. followed by the breathtaking piano artistry of Eleanora Lvov at 4 pm. The final offering at 5:00 p.m. will be a one-act play by members of the Pelican Players, ending with poet Peter Klappert reading from his recent works. Ed Brown, famed radio announcer, will act as emcee.

The audience is invited to stay for as many of the performances as they wish. There will be a gallery of fine art in the Kings Point Clubhouse lobby for everyone to admire before and after the show. The Security Department at the Kings Point Front Gate will be advised of this very special occasion.

There is no charge for this afternoon of elegant entertainment.

For more information, call 813.642.0647.

“Share The Love” at the 26th Annual Good Samaritan Ball Submitted by Nell and Jim Taze

Co-chairs, Darlene and Larry Meadows chose this year’s theme because “sharing love is what Samaritan Services is all about.” They have attended the Good Samaritan Ball for the last 3 years. Being professional entertainers and providing music for numerous events throughout The Greater Tampa Bay area and many clubs, churches, associations, corporations, and personal functions in Sun City Center The committee consists of Julie & Ted Daubresse, John Hanson, Karen & Hank Hosman, Robyn Payant, Karen Jean & Vince Renzi, Mary & Bob Reter, Jackie Stred, Barbara Van Eycken, and Jim Taze who is in charge of publicity for the Co-chairs, Diane and Larry Meadows up coming event. Robyn Payant and Barbara Van Eycken have chaired previous year’s events, and all of the others have served on previous committees.

With so much experience and the many talents communicating together for the 2011 Good Samaritan Ball it can only be one sensational evening.

Ticket price is $125.00 per person. New people wishing to attend this unforgettable event should call Darlene and Larry at 813.633.7173 or e-mail them at gsb2011@tampabay.rr.com to get on the waiting list for vacancies which will be filled in order received.

The Good Samaritan Ball on March 25, 2011, at Kings Point Borini Theatre will host 400 guests, many of who have attended for many of the past 25 years. Table captains reserve a table for eight and keep that same table from year to year. They sell tickets to the same attendees each year and fill vacancies as they occur.

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B U L L E T I N Poetry Submissions

Paws For Patriots

Summer Life Savors

As I Sit In My Wicker Rocker And Rock, A Sound Floats Down From The End Of The Block.

The Gleeful Voices Of The Children At Play, Bring A Smile To My Face On This Perfect Day. Summer Brings Joys Of A Special Kind, A Cool Frosty Drink To Help Me Unwind; A Tangy Aroma From The Barbecue Grill; Of These Summer Pleasures I Cant Get My Fill.

A Walk On The Beach With The One I Love, Puffy White Clouds In The Blue Sky Above; Soft Green Grass Beneath My Feet, An Ice Cream Cone, A Special Treat.

A Puppy Sleeping In The Shade Of A Tree; The Way The Pool Shimmers Like A Tropical Sea; Painted Toenails And Sandals Of White; The Call Of Seabirds As They Take To Flight.

In Summer I Find My Own Separate Peace.

And Memories Will Warm Me When Summer Days Cease.

Written by Mary Anne Moseley

The Dog Beneath the Cross

Years ago I met an old man By the Sea of Galilee, Who told a tale of the crucifixion That has always stayed with me.

It seem that among the Romans there, That rolled the dice for our Savior’s cloak, Was a very young soldier and his dog Beneath the cross of oak.

This was the only dog there that day, And some question the breed of the hound, But the old man had made a lifelong study, And this is what he found.

Very few dogs have the mournful eyes Of a Labrador retriever, So, after researching into their lineage, He became a true believer.

The old man has passed on now, With his yarn of mankind’s loss.

Yet, often I think of the lonely dog, Looking up at Jesus on the Cross.

Today my own Lab’s eyes still reflect, That look of suffering and pain.

Which he inherited from an early ancestor, On the day our Lord was slain.

Written by Tod McGinley Dedicated to “Ike” a faithful Lab who rests in the woods of Sudbury, Massachusetts In this issue we have included two poems by residents of Kings Point and Sun City Center. Next month we will be including selections by Marcia Kesmar and Mary Anne Moseley. We would love to hear more from our poets and storytellers in Kings Point.

To submit your poem, story or news item, follow the instructions on page 2.

Photo taken by Hazel Martin

Standing Left to right: Assistant Minister Rev. Ruth Richardson, Mission Board member Mary Laipple, Lieutenant Colonel Kathy Champion, Retired Military Karana Champion and Mission Board member Sally Morse and Angel The Guide Dog. Submitted by Hazel Martin

It was a very special morning for The United Community Church in Sun City Center, when Lieutenant Colonel Kathy Champion shared her message with the congregation. Kathy began her military career as a paramedic for the Army in Fort Sam Houston Texas. She joined the Civil Affairs Branch in 2000 to command and be a member of Special Forces.

As Commander of a Civil Affairs Unit in Iraq, Kathy and her team were responsible for rebuilding in West Baghdad. After surviving explosions, sandstorms and the harsh conditions of war she returned home and the doctors discovered a viral infection that affected her optic nerve resulting in total loss of vision.

In April of 2009 Kathy started fighting a different type of battle – the one to regain her freedom and independence with the help of the Paws for Patriots program at Southeastern Guide Dogs. The difference her Guide Dog Angel has made in her life is a true blessing. Kathy now walks confidently together with Angel and her new mission is to “Pay it Forward, One Patriot at a Time.”

This service is provided free of charge for qualified Veterans. The program receives no funding from the government and relies solely on the contributions from donors like the United Community Church.

For further information contact you can call 941-729-5665 or go to www.guidedogs.org.

Photo provided by Monica McPhillips

Teresa Masse, Asst. Administrator Tampa Bay Radiation Oncology, snapped this amazing picture while participating in the Sun City Center Methodist Church Tournament at Freedom Fairways.

Nan Dorsey, left, Program Chairman of the GFWC Sun City Center Woman’s Club, Inc. is shown above introducing Kim Wirick of All Kids Matter

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Sometimes a defender, through inspiration or intuition, hits on an offbeat opening lead that proves to be a real thorn in declarer’s side.

Such was the case in today’s deal where West, holding no long suit and a paucity of honor cards, decided that his best chance to defeat three notrump was to find his partner’s strong suit. He then hit the nail on the head by leading the four of spades.

Declarer played the jack from dummy, took East’s queen with the king and then tried a

diamond finesse, losing to the king. East’s spade return was ducked all around, and another spade was taken by the ace.

South had eight tricks at this point. When he eventually led a club, East won with the ace and cashed two spades to defeat the contract.

Although West found the only opening lead that could give declarer any trouble, South must be charged with bringing about his own demise. Even after the spade lead, the contract was absolutely certain to succeed regardless of how the opposing cards were divided. All declarer had to do was to play a low spade from dummy rather than the jack at trick one.

South fell victim to the delusion that he was getting a “free finesse” by putting up the jack.

Instead, he should have allowed the opening lead to run to his king and retained the A-J in dummy in case the diamond finesse lost.

Then, East would not have been able to continue the attack on spades without conceding a trick to the jack.

South should reason that if the diamond finesse loses, he will have only eight winners and will need to look elsewhere for a ninth. But with East on lead and the A-J of spades still in dummy, no return can stop him from making the contract. ©2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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By Samantha Weaver

• It was American novelist, poet and painter -- and prominent member of the Beat Generation of artists -- William S. Burroughs who made the following declaration: “I don’t care if people hate my guts; I assume most of them do. The important question is whether they are in a position to do anything about it.”

• If you wanted to dig to the center of the earth, you’d have to go down about 4,000 miles.

• Those of you who need your daily java fix probably won’t be surprised to learn that coffee is one of the most popular drinks worldwide and is one of the most traded agricultural commodities. Due to limitations in cultivation, however, Hawaii is the only state in the U.S. that produces the beans.

• The world’s largest dam, located in Canada, is 2,790 feet long -- twice as long as Arizona and Nevada’s Hoover Dam. The truly amazing thing isn’t its size, though; it’s the manner of construction. Over the course of several months, the dam was built entirely by beavers.

• According to industry experts, beverage makers sell 9 billion cases of carbonated soda in the United States every year.

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particular approach was quickly abandoned due to concerns about allergies. ©2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your Aries self-esteem level is high, as is your impatience to see more action come your way in the workplace. Good news, Lamb: It could start to happen sooner than you think.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Changing things now could upset a lot of people. But if you feel you’re acting because you believe it’s the right thing to do, others will understand and even come to support you.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A change of mind might not necessarily be a change of heart. You still want to go ahead with your plans, but you might see a better way to make them happen. So go for it.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) An old business dispute could re-emerge and possibly affect upcoming negotiations.

Consider opening up the situation to include suggestions from others on both sides of the issue.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Some Leos and Leonas might find it somewhat difficult to get their ideas accepted or even considered. But that’s only for a while. Things will soon return to the way you like them.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) The pace seems to be slowing down from the hectic on-thejob run you recently enjoyed. But be assured that you’re still in the race to pick up new workplacerelated goodies.

LIBRA (Sept..23 to Oct.22) Seasonal changes create opportunities for busy Librans.

However, be sure to balance your workload with your personal life so that you don’t overdo it on one end or the other.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov.21) A former critic could make a surprise turnaround and become a supporter. But if your Scorpion sense suspects a questionable motive, who are the rest of us to doubt it?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec.21) Data on a new project seems less than dependable. But it might turn out to be just the opposite. Consult with someone who knows how you might best be able to check it out.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan.19) Capricorneans face many decisions this week, with the Sea Goat’s kids rating high on the consideration scale, especially regarding vacations and upcoming school matters.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb.18) Showing that you care is what Aquarians do so well. It’s your very special skill. And this week, you’ll have several chances to show off that gift for a very special person. Good luck.

PISCES (February 19 to March 21) That streak of Piscean wariness should serve you well this week should you be among those who come up against a slippery character offering a fishy deal with nothing to back it up.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have an artist’s sense of how to help others see, as you do, the beautiful things about the world. © 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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