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Oh, The Places You Can Go!

By Brenda Wiseman Recently, I decided to take a ride on the local tram and see what my neighbors are saying about this service. Here’s what I heard: “Without them, I would move!” “The drivers are wonderful and help everybody.” “The drivers should get a bonus.” These are only a few of the comments Kings Point residents shared with me. Not only did I hear about how friendly and helpful the tram drivers are, but Rose Sandberg waits in the Main saw for myself as we made our Clubhouse for tram.

A native Ohioan, Brenda moved to Kings Point to take care of her parents. Before the Spotlight move she was an educator, with including teaching on the Navajo Reservation, a court re bailiff, and director of a runaway nd a Wise shelter. After the move, she worked in Kings Point Security and at WMNF radio. Brenda is the author of Are All My Buttons Red? Thoughts From a Caregiver. She can be reached at brenda.newsofkingspoint@gmail.com.

Dagmar on the trip home.

Tami assists Betty getting on the tram.

stops to pick up residents and take them on their errands. Tami McGowen was the driver for the trips that day to Publix and Walmart. She had recently returned from a visit with her family, which I learned as she stopped to pick up her 4 morning passengers. Everybody greeted her with a big, warm smile and questions about her trip. This was my first indication of how important the tram services are

to residents--not only are they taken where they need to be, but they are treated as family. A caring second family, a Kings Point family. We pulled out from the Main Clubhouse at 9:30 a.m. heading for our first stop at Gloucester Blvd. Tami jumped out to assist Betty by using the wheelchair lift and making sure Betty was safe in a tram seat. Then we Continued on Page 3

Excitement building for July 4 Holiday

By Phyllis Hodges Folks are all abuzz about another spectacular Fourth of July holiday in Sun City Center. Festivities begin with a pancake breakfast and include an afternoon BBQ and of course, spectacular fireworks. Why go anywhere else? You can start your day in the Florida Room, SCC Community Association Central Campus, N. Pebble Beach Blvd. (7 a.m. to noon) with delicious “red, white & blue” pancakes, sausage, eggs, toast, coffee and juice—all for only $5. Ann Marie Leblanc, who organized the breakfast last year, said they were elated when turnout was extremely high. They estimated 500, factoring in the absence of snowbirds and residents expected to leave SCC for the holiday. Actual attendance was nearly twice that, but all were fed and had a good time. Sam and Joanne Sudman, who are chairing the 2012 breakfast committee, said some changes are planned this year that will streamline the

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serving line and expand seating capacity. The fireworks will start around dusk on ClubLink’s N. Pebble Beach Blvd. property that was the North Lakes golf course. Plan to come early to enjoy an oldfashioned barbeque and music provided by the Sandpiper Grill outside the North Lakes clubhouse. Nick Egarhos, owner, is eager to be a part of SCC’s holiday festivities. He said they will be grilling brats, chicken, Continued on Page 26

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Map drawing by John Bowker. Fireworks watchers will be allowed anywhere outside the designated area (dashed line), which will be clearly defined. Watchers with chairs or blankets will be allowed inside a designated roped off area (shown on map with dotted lines). Organizers emphasize that this requirement is a safety “MUST ” and that violations can cause immediate shutdown of the display.

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Plan Now for the December Cart Parade

By Phyllis Hodges Hold the date! December 8 will be another exciting day in Sun City Center as we attempt to break a “decorated golf cart” parade record. Dave Birkett, who is chairing the committee of 20+ members from both the SCC Community Association and Kings Point Association, said that decorations need not be expensive or elaborate as the goal is to have LOTS of participants having a great time. From research to date, it looks like we will need over 300 decorated golf carts to set a new record. That’s why the theme of “Tis the Sea-Sun” theme was chosen—to widen

the scope of possibilities. The $5,000 prize money from Minto Communities is expected to generate enthusiasm in four categories: Individuals, Clubs, Service Organizations, and Homeowner/Condo Owner Associations. There will be four prizes in each category plus a “Best in Show” grand prize of $1,000. The amounts previously reported have been tweaked a bit to encourage entries and still aren’t set in stone. Minto will also add to the day of fun by holding its 2nd Annual Winter Festival on the SCC Community Association Central Campus after the parade. Channa Calzone, Minto Marketing Coordinator

The Editor’s Corner The Living is Easy

By Adam Porter, EIC, News of Kings Point In “Summertime,” Sam Cooke crooned that the “…living was easy.” In his song the fish were jumping and the cotton was high, so there was no reason for the baby to cry. Now, it doesn’t take much to look around and find reasons to cry. And Sam wasn’t pretending that things didn’t get bad or couldn’t get worse. But the simple message in this song is one we can all grab on to. Just as there are things in the world that may put tears in our eyes and ache in our hearts, there are countless other reasons to smile, to realize that there are many, many ways in which, in the summertime, the living really is easier. Across the country millions of kids just graduated high school or college. They are dreaming of what their lives will be, and they are all smiles. These young adults, full of hope and happiness, may be YOUR kids or grandkids. If so, then you have a HUGE reason to smile this summer. To reach back and remember your own youth and to offer a bit of hard won wisdom to kids who will learn more than we will ever know. The fish really are jumping. Yes, here in Florida we have to deal with pollution, overfishing and the blowback from the BP oil spill, but there are still countless places to go drop a line in the water and haul in dinner. Snapper, redfish, trout, mullet, catfish, bass, whiting, bluegill, cobia and even the elusive tarpon are out there waiting for the bait on your hook. (Yes, I know to catch mullet with a net, but don’t miss the point here). There are

fishing spots all over the place less than an hour’s drive from your front door. And there is NOTHING quite as relaxing and illuminating as watching the sun come up over the water as you make the first cast of the day. Speaking of hobbies. Florida is the golf capital of the planet, and you live a short cart ride from some pretty good courses. Sure, it can get hot on the links in July, but just flag down the beverage cart and quench that thirst or, better yet, grab an early tee time and get 18 in before the oven we call “outside in July” heats up. Speaking of beating the heat…you don’t have to depend on the A/C to keep you cool this summer. Join a swim class or just grab some friends and head for the pool. Are the grandkids visiting this summer? You KNOW they love the water, and, if they don’t swim yet, maybe you could share your love of the water for them. That would be the beginning of countless wonderful summer memories for them. Thanks, gramma! Of course these are only a few ways in which summer living could be easy for you this year. I’m betting that, just as you have your own set of struggles to overcome, you have your own favorite ways to live easy. So, with June upon us and the official start of summer just around the corner, embrace the easy living lifestyle in your favorite ways…and, hey, send in your pictures and tell us how you love to spend your summers here in Kings Point and sunny Florida. We would love to share them.

L to R: Chris Robinson, Kings Point Representative (crobin1940@yahoo. com); Channa Calzone, Minto Communities (ccalzone@mintofla.com) Dave Birkett, Parade Committee Chair (dmbirkett@yahoo.com)

says there will be food, vendors, car show and more so you will want to make it a “don’t miss” part of the holiday season. She is

working closely with the parade committee to coordinate the day’s events. Stay tuned for more details.

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took off for the next three stops. Tami assisted folks with canes to climb the steps or opened the tram doors wide with welcoming words. Betty, Ruth, Dagmar and Maria made themselves comfortable then shared stories with each other and Tami. They inquired into the whereabouts of a tram-riding friend, as they wanted to make sure she was all right--and she was. We arrived at Publix at 10:05 a.m. It seemed we arrived in no time at all, as the happy chatter and laughter made time do the proverbial flying. At the turn-off from 674 onto Del Webb, we encountered an accident. There were fenders ripped off cars and strewn on the road. An ambulance was attending the mishap. Almost as one person the passengers remarked that the accident was just one good reason to take the tram. As Tami helped all the women off the tram, she reminded them what time she would be back and where she would pick them up. Tami took a short break and then went back out into Kings Point to collect riders for the Walmart trip as were drivers Al Bulis and Peter Bell. I talked with some folks who were waiting inside the Clubhouse to take the trip or had just gotten off another tram. I found Rose Sandberg, Helen George, and Betty Krajewski

Residents switching trams with the help of Dick and Peter.

Residents ready to hop on the Wal Mart tram.

Al and Tami discuss the routes their trams will take.

Shopping bags from Publix have their own seat.

who could not have been more pleased with the tram service. Rose has lived in Kings Point for 1 ½ years and has been instrumental in putting together the new service of free day trips to area attractions such as lunch at Asian Fusion, Little Harbor, and Summerfield Crossings in Riverview. Riders pay for lunch, but not the transportation. It has become such a popular event an extra tram has been added for each trip. When Rose moved to Kings Point, she owned a car, but the retired hospital worker soon realized she didn’t need a car and promptly sold it. Rose

doesn’t miss any event she wants to attend saying, “The service is wonderful. I can’t rave enough.” Helen George went straight to the point by saying, “Without them, I would move.” Betty Krajewski, who does drive, said taking the tram saved her gas money and gave her time to have friendly interactions with other residents. She thinks the amount of time spent on the Walmart trip is perfect, because it gives her time to shop and grab a bite to eat at Subway. When it was time for the trip to Walmart to take off, it was like Grand Central Station at

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the Clubhouse. All the trams met there, dropping off their passengers to all board one tram. This day there were a total of 10 passengers. Not as many as during the peak season, but we all know how that goes. The transfer of passengers went off without a hitch--Al, Peter, Tami and Dick Murphy were helping residents on and off the trams. During the ride to the store, Catherine shared it had taken her 2 years to finally get to Kings Point, but she knew it was all worth it because of the tram system. Another resident said, “It is comforting to know the service is there when I can’t drive anymore.” As Dr. Seuss would say, “Oh, the places you can go!” With Kings Point Transportation, it can be Bealls, banks, or businesses or you can organize 9 other residents to travel to an ice cream social and put in a request for a tram. You can get a ride for a church event. You can suggest a trip. If you have questions, stop by the Transportation Office or call them at 813-387-3470. You will get all the answers you need and as much friendly help as you want. The trams are your bridge to social activities, entertainment events, and medical appointments. You can meet new friends, catch up with old friends and have a heap of fun while getting there. I know I did!

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When Something Doesn’t Look Right

Submitted by Deputy Chris Girard Hey folks. This month I wanted to bring attention to a bad situation in our community that, while not a dire outbreak, has been happening fairly regularly. A situation that, as residents of this community, you can take a key, active role in reducing if not eliminating. I’m talking about a reoccurring trend of break-ins targeting homes whose owners are away. Whether they are at the grocery store or back up north for the summer, their empty homes present crimes of opportunity for the bad guys. Here is what has been happening: A suspect sees that a home is unoccupied. Maybe the car is not in the driveway or the golf cart is not there. The suspect then walks around to the rear of the residence and pries open either the screen door or sliding glass door. Once inside the suspect then helps him or herself to any valuables. Then the suspect either slips out the rear of the residence or right out the front door to a waiting vehicle driven by an accomplice. The resident then returns home to find valuables gone, the back door broken and nothing to explain what happened or why. They call the police and, when HCSO arrives and begins to question neighbors, we learn the sad truth… Someone saw something out of the ordinary, perhaps even suspicious, but they simply did not act until it was too late. Think about that. What if it happened to you? Wouldn’t you want your neighbor to call the authorities to help protect you and your home? It’s a good bet they would want you to do the same. So, here’s what you can do to help: First, be vigilant. Just keep your eyes and ears open for anything or anyone out of the ordinary. Next, if you see someone you don’t recognize walking through the neighborhood acting suspicious or if you see a vehicle parked by the curb that you don’t recognize – particularly in front of a house where the folks are not at home – don’t just ignore it. If possible, get a description

and tag number of the suspicious vehicle or person. Then call it in to the HCSO non-emergency number, 813.247.8200. And, as always, if you witness someone breaking into a home or fleeing a home with valuables, CALL 911. And remember, don’t overlook people just because you may see them regularly. Many of these crimes of opportunity are committed by individuals either dressed as or actually employed as maintenance workers, yard workers or tradesmen. Something else to watch for – golfers. Sure, you should expect to see golfers in our community. We have some great golf courses. But not everyone who golfs here lives in our community. Sure, that’s okay, but, if you see someone out on the course who seems to be wandering near the back doors of your neighbor’s home, watch and, if they appear to be acting suspiciously, report. Call the non-emergency number. 813.247.8200. Again, this is not an outbreak, but we have had several reoccurring instances of this type of crime over the past year. The best action you can take is to be vigilant and, when necessary, get a good look at and a good description of suspicious persons or vehicles. Keep the HCSO non-emergency number handy. Maybe clip this article and put it up on your fridge. The easier it is to find, the faster YOU can be a help to your neighbors and your neighborhood. Let’s work together. You know what’s out of place in your neighborhood. Your vigilance will help law enforcement to locate and apprehend these suspects. Here’s a final tip: If you plan to have workmen at your home and you will not be there, tell your neighbors. That way they KNOW everything is on the up and up.

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Proceeds from the Pelican Players’ recent performance of Pasta, Passion and Pistols, a Mystery Dinner Theatre production held at the church on April 10 of this year, have been donated by the Kings Point theater group to the congregations’ building fund. As of this writing the walls are being erected for their new Life Enrichment Center that will serve the congregation and the South Hillsborough community with additional opportunities for worship, outreach, and community-oriented entertainment and events. Construction on this new state-of-the-art facility is expected to be complete by the first of the new year. For more information about use of the church’s new facility or about worship services, concerts and other events at the United Methodist Church of Sun City Center, please contact Jeff Jordan at 813-634-2539. To learn more about the United Methodist Church of Sun City center, please visit our website at www.sccumc.com.

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June Poem Submissions March of the Snowbirds Submitted by Suzanne S. Austin-Hill

Cupcake is a sweet Chihuahua who was found as a stray. She is a little shy but with some sweet talking, she will wag her tail and pop up in your lap. Cupcake likes belly rubs and a good cuddle. She is pretty laid back, as well. Life seems to have been a little rough for this gal. She would love nothing more than for you to come and give her a place to call home. Cupcake has been spayed, microchipped, brought current on her shots and treated for Heart worm. DOB: March 2, 2009

Bunny is a female orange and white domestic short hair mix. She is a real beauty! When entering the room, she will lock eyes with you to ensure that you come her way. She loves her chin scratched but tends to be on the shy side. Although a beauty, Bunny will take some effort to be a people's cat. Please check her out so she can hop to her forever home ASAP. Bunny is spayed, microchipped, and current on her shots. DOB: September 1, 2009

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With a purposeful and determined look, they make their way north. Squinting eyes peer over birdcages, luggage and rolls of paper towels flung within arm’s reach. A mindful view of what lies behind is limited to that of a winter surrendered to the Land of Sunshine. While license plates play a game of “Catch me, if you can.” Their zigzag migration beckons them home.

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33573 is provided by Debbie Caneen, Director of Business Development, Sun Towers from items submitted for publication. To submit events for future publications, send them by the 15th of the prior month. Debbie also publishes Ads and Events, a weekly e-mail containing information about what’s happening in 33573. Your event will also appear in the weekly Ads and Events e-mail and on the website www.SCCAdsAndEvents.com . Send all events by e-mail to sccfreeads@tampabay.rr.com. You only need to submit your Event one time each month for it to appear in both The News of Kings Point and SCC Ads and Events. SPECIAL EVENTS Please include all basic information, especially Price (or list it’s Free) and Contact Information (phone, e-Mail, or website). Six lines maximum. Send to: sccfreeads@tampabay. rr.com. As soon as space permits, we will put it in the weekly e-Mail and it will run until event date passes. You do not need to submit it again. PLEASE NOTE: This area is for SPECIAL EVENTS only. WEEKLY, MONTHLY, or ONGOING EVENTS are listed on our website under WEEKLY & MONTHLY MEETINGS at. www.SCCAdsAndEvents.com. is updated every which weekend. FRI. JUN 1 - DREAM CIRCLE WITH CAROL OSCHMAN 1:00 PM. Atrium’s Armstrong Room. No charge SAT. JUN 2 - PARTY ON THE PATIO AT MUSIC SHOWCASE 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at 402 Oakfield Drive in Brandon. The Showcase All-Stars is a group comprising of teachers at Music Showcase. The group, led by vocal and drum teacher Walter Chism, wants to raise money for music scholarships for children who want to take music lessons that can’t afford them. Raffle tickets will be sold and donations will be requested. The group also wants their first “Party On The Patio” to show off their talents and inspire young musicians to keep practicing so they can enjoy music their whole life. The public is invited to bring their lawn chair to the outdoor concert and folks can dance and sing along to the music. Food and drinks will be sold. For more information about this event, please contact Deborah Evans by phone at 813-685-5998, or by email at debbie@musicshowcaseonline. com. SAT. JUN 2 - ACADEMY OF BALLROOM DANCE MONTHLY DANCE 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Community Hall, 1910 South Pebble Beach Blvd., Sun City Center. Members free, guests $6.00. Dressy Casual Attire. BYOB. Music by Bernice May. Singles Table available. Free lesson Mambo from 6:30 - 7:15. All

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members and other friends are welcome. For further information, call Jean Kostka at 813-634-1235 or Lennie Crooks at 813-642-9975. SUN. JUN 3 - AN AFTERNOON WITH JAMIE PERLOW 2:30 - 4:15 p.m. at Community Hall. Jamie is a singer/ songwriter, guitarist, percussionist, recording artist and well-seasoned entertainer, all rolled into one! From Joplin to vintage Whitney Houston to Adele, from rock to jazz standards, to country and pop, Jamie will cover it all with her renditions of classic hits. Jamie will be accompanied by Peter Vann on the piano. Peter started playing music at age seven. He has opened for acts such as The Playboys, The Drifters, Gary Lewis, Jerry Van Dyke and more. Tickets go on sale at Community Hall (prior to Sarasota Concert Band show), 1:15-2:00 PM, then at CA office (see below under Ticket Sales). $8/ person or two tickets for $12. Info: 813-642-2001. SUN. JUN 3 - SINGLES SOCIAL DANCE CLUB 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. in the Florida Room, Atrium Bldg. to dance to the music of Thor Stevens. Members $3; Guests $5. BYOB. Ice, water and snacks provided. Proper dress requested. Info: Janet 6333558. MON. JUN 4 - SAT JUNE 9 - HOGANS GOLF CLUB WEEKLY SCHEDULE 6/4 Mon Buffalo Creek 8:45 4 6/6 Wed Sandpiper 8:00 4 6/9 Sat Freedom Fairways 8:45 4 Reservations are required to play with the Hogans. Contact Pam Jones at mrspkjones@gmail.com or visit http://hogans-golf.com/. The Club is open to all SCC and KP residents and their guests. MON. JUN 4 - KINGS POINT DUPLICATE BRIDGE ASSOC. (KPDBA) See details for specific times: in the card room at Kings Point North Club. The Kings Point Duplicate Bridge Association (KPDBA) will be holding special bridge games during the month of June. From June 4 - June 8 North American Pairs will compete for Red and Black points. From June 18 - June 22 Silver Tournament at Club games will be held. Area bridge players are invited to play. Times for the games are: Monday 9am, Tuesday 1:00 pm, Wed. 12.30 pm, Thursday 6:30 pm and Friday 1:00 pm. For further information call: 634-4583 or 642-8491 MON. JUNE 4 – FRI. JUNE 29 – SUN CITY CENTER CHAMBER CAT FOOD DRIVE Mon., Tues, Thur. and Fri. from 9 AM to 4 PM and Weds. 9 AM to Noon at the Sun City Center Chamber. Mascot Kazzy is overseeing Kazzy’s Kloset, a cat food drive by Cat Fanciers Club and South Shore Felines to benefit low-income residents and community cat colonies. Unopened bags and cans of cat food can be donated just inside the door. For more information contact CatFanciersClub@aol. com or call 813-393-0844. MON. JUN 4 WOMEN’S INTERDENOMINATIONAL BIBLE STUDY 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. in Creason Hall, United Methodist Church 1210 W. Del Webb Blvd, Sun City Center. In-depth studies are held and all ladies are invited! MON. JUN 4 - SINGLES DANCE CLASSES 7:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. Dance Studio, Atrium Building. Cost: $20 per person for all 4 classes to be given on 6/4, 6/11. 6/18 and 6/25. Taught by Bernice Dubro and Tom Giannina. This is a special dance session for singles only. Teaching a few basic steps in the Fox Trot and Cha Cha. For more information call: 634-3205 or E-MAIL: DANCEWITHBERNICE@ GMAIL.COM TUE. JUN 5 - SOCIAL DANCE CLASS Beginning - Waltz - 5:30 PM Intermediate - Rumba - 6:45 PM

Beginning/Intermediate Meringue - 8:00 PM Classes are held in the Dance Studio in the Atrium building. Open to all Sun City Center and Kings Point Residents. Couples and Singles welcome. $5/per class. For information call Bernice DuBro at 634-3205. TUE. JUN 5 - DR. WALT FLORA TO SPEAK ABOUT “THE AGING EYE” 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Drive Sun City Center. Dr. Flora will share new ways to care for your eyes, your vision and your overall health. There will also be an opportunity for a question and answer segment so come prepared! TUE. JUN 5 - CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE SUPPORT GROUP 2:30 4:00 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Drive Sun City Center. Join our facilitator Jennifer Petit, from Hometown Homecare as she introduces you to cutting edge resources. This group is exclusively for those living with heart failure and their families and caregivers. WED. JUN 6 - MOAA MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA MEETING/LUNCHEON 11:00 a.m. in the Florida Room at the SCC Atrium. Dr. Nicholas Steneck who received his Ph.D. and M.A. degrees in history from Ohio State University, where he specialized in modern European and military history will be the featured speaker. Reservations ($14) should be made by the Sunday before the scheduled meeting (642-0497). WED. JUN 6 - SOCIAL DANCE CLASS Beginning - Cha Cha - 12:45 PM Intermediate - Tango - 2:00 PM Intermediate/Advanced Swing - 3:15 PM Classes are held in the Dance Studio in the Atrium building. Open to all Sun City Center and Kings Point Residents. Couples and Singles welcome. $5/per class. For information call Bernice DuBro at 634-3205. THU. JUN 7 - AGING GRACEFULLY “TIPS FOR TAKING CARE OF YOUR SKIN” 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Drive Sun City Center. This is a group for individuals who are learning to live with the effects of aging in a graceful, healthy manner. Facilitated by Laura Burch from Hanson Services, In Home Care. This month’s topic: Tips for taking care of your skin. FRI. JUN 8 - SHOWING OF THE MOVIE “WAR HORSE” 6:00 p.m. at Sun City Center United Methodist Church; 1210 Del Webb Blvd. West. As usual, the doors of Creason Hall will open at 6:00 P.M. The movie than many are talking about and a sell-out at other showings; the movie that will be remembered for a long time; that’s right - “War Horse”. The aroma of coffee and popcorn will make your mouth water. Our homemade cookies are hard to pass up; so have a couple. For those that does not drink coffee, other drinks are offered. SUN. JUN 10 - OLDIES BUT GOODIES DANCE CLUB 7:00 - 10:00 PM. Community Hall. The entertainers are Tony and Tricia. The cost is $5.00 per person for guests and club members are free. BYOB. For more info call 633-5649. MON. JUN 11 - SAT JUNE 16 HOGANS GOLF CLUB WEEKLY SCHEDULE 6/11 Mon Buffalo Creek 8:45 6/13 Wed Sandpiper 8:00 6/16 Sat Freedom Fairways 8:45 Reservations are required to play with the Hogans. Contact Pam Jones at mrspkjones@gmail.com or visit http://hogans-golf.com/. The Club is open to all SCC and KP residents and their guests.

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TUE. JUN 12 - COPD SUPPORT GROUP 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Drive Sun City Center. Joy Barlaan, ARNP and Jan Whitaker, LPN from Ace Homecare have over 50 combined years of experience and will be your facilitators. Your available resources are endless! TUE. JUN 12 - SOCIAL DANCE CLASS Beginning - Waltz - 5:30 PM Intermediate - Rumba - 6:45 PM Beginning/Intermediate Meringue - 8:00 PM Classes are held in the Dance Studio in the Atrium building. Open to all Sun City Center and Kings Point Residents. Couples and Singles welcome. $5/per class. For information call Bernice DuBro at 634-3205. TUE. JUN 12 - SUN CITY CENTER PHOTO CLUB COMPETITION 6:30 p.m. Caper Room. This is a great opportunity for community members to view digital and print photographs taken by our talented photographers. Media show “shorts”, developed by our photographers, will also be shown. Community members and guests are welcome to attend this competition. At 6:30 p.m., we will begin with our media shows on a wide-range of topics. The judging of print and digital photographs begins at 7 p.m. by professional photographer Chuck Stevenson. For more information on the club and its activities, please see our website at http://www.photoclubscc.com or visit the learning lab at 960D Cherry Hills Drive. Dues for the 2012 year remain at $20 per person or $30 per household couple and provide access to club activities, competitions and classes as well as the photo lab with computers, scanners and large format printers. WED. JUN 13 - SOCIAL DANCE CLASS Beginning - Cha Cha - 12:45 PM Intermediate - Tango - 2:00 PM Intermediate/Advanced - Swing 3:15 PM Classes are held in the Dance Studio in the Atrium building. Open to all Sun City Center and Kings Point Residents. Couples and Singles welcome. $5/per class. For information call Bernice DuBro at 634-3205. WED. JUNE 13 - FILM NOIR SERIES 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way Ruskin, FL 33573. This event is FREE! Watch a classic film noir movie on our big screen. This month’s feature: The Big Sleep, starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. Movie synopsis: The tough, cynical, but charming private eye Philip Marlowe (Bogart) investigates the gambling debts of the wealthy General Sternwood’s younger daughter and is plunged into a world of blackmail, deception, and violence. In the process, he falls in love with the general’s older daughter (Bacall) and sparks fly. Funding provided by the Friends of the SouthShore Regional Library. WED. JUNE 13 - MAH JONGG CLUB 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way Ruskin, FL 33573. This event is FREE! Enjoy an evening of the popular table game, Mah Jongg, featuring challenging play for experienced players and instruction for beginners. The American Rules will be used. Spectators are welcome! Participants are asked to bring their own 2012 Mah Jongg card. Limited to 16 players. Register in advance at (813) 273-3652. THU. JUN 14 - SUMMER REHEARSALS OF THE WOMEN’S CHORUS 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 1239 Del Webb W on three Thursday mornings - June 14, July 12 and August 16. Do we have an opportunity for you! If you love to sing, would love to join Continued on Page 9

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33573 From Page 8 another group, but haven’t been able or willing to commit to “one more thing” consider sitting in on summer rehearsals of The Women’s Chorus. For more information, please call Chris at 813-634-4341. Join them for one, two or all three rehearsals. Who knows, perhaps in experiencing what this group has to offer, you will feel that you’re able to find time in your schedule to fit in one more activity after all! THU. JUN 14 - CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION JUNE LUNCHEON Seating begins at 11 a.m. program 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Club Renaissance, 2121 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. Sun City Center, with guest speaker Ginny Sexton. Ginny will share a story that began in a Minnesota cabin “The little girl with the curls”. The program will be Rose Graham’s Antique Bridal Fashion Show. Menu, Greek Salad with chicken. Alternate meal of tossed salad with grilled chicken. If you desire this option, be sure to order it when you make your reservation. Cost is $17 inclusive. Reservations are required. Please call Pat Butler 938-4320 or Tara Flood 383-7540 or e-mail aunt.butler@gmail.com. Make reservations or cancellations before noon Monday, June 11, 2012. THU. JUN 14 - USF HEALTH BYRD ALZHEIMER’S INSTITUTE TOUR 12:30 p.m. bus leaves from Homewood Residence. Tour from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Complimentary tour with Homewood Residence of the USF Health Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute. You will visit the discovery labs and see their researchers at work. You will learn about the clinical trials, services and care they provide. Learn about their new C.A.R.E. (Clinical Assessment Research Education) on the second floor for patients and families. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED, LIMITED SEATING. Call 813-633-4340 for reservation and information. THU. JUNE 14 - CREATE A LEGACY, NOT A MESS WITH MICHELLE PASSOFF 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library. 15816 Beth Shields Way Ruskin, FL 33573. This event is FREE! Michelle Passoff works with her clients to address bulging closets and jammed garages, and guides them to make space in their lives for accomplishment and satisfaction. In this program, she will discuss life goal-setting to create a no-fail action plan to end clutter, and will share a step by step paper filing and closet management system! Register in advance at (813) 273-3652. Funding provided by the Friends of the SouthShore Regional Library. THU. JUN 14 - GRIEF, LOSS OR DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Drive Sun City Center. Facilitated by Edmond Dubreuil MSW, RCSWI mental health professional. Supported by: South Shore Coalition on Mental Health & Aging & United Methodist Church of SCC.

FRI. JUNE 15 - NO FUSS FOODS: EASY & FUN STIR-FRY 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the SouthShore Regional Library. 15816 Beth Shields Way Ruskin, FL 33573. This event is FREE! In this fun cooking demonstration, Rowena Sjovall will be teaching techniques to stir-fry vegetables and noodles. Free samples! Seating limit: 20. Register in advance at (813) 273.3652. Funding provided by the Friends of the SouthShore Regional Library. SAT. JUN 16 - COCHLEAR IMPLANT SUPPORT GROUP (HEARING LOSS ASSISTANCE!) 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Drive Sun City Center. Are you having difficulty with your hearing aid, have a cochlear implant or have severe hearing loss? A Doctor of Audiology from Advanced Bionics will be present to address your questions and concerns. Our CART recorder will provide real-time captioning. Sponsored by the Bionic Ear Association for people with severeto-profound hearing loss. Please RSVP to Sheila at ph# 386-848-5769 or email: sheila_ci777@yahoo.com SUN. JUN 17 - SINGLES SOCIAL DANCE CLUB 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. in the Florida Room, Atrium Bldg. to dance to the music of Thor Stevens. Members $3; Guests $5. BYOB. Ice, water and snacks provided. Proper dress requested. Info: Janet 6333558. MON. JUN 18 - SAT JUNE 23 HOGANS GOLF CLUB WEEKLY SCHEDULE 6/11 Mon Buffalo Creek 8:45 6/13 Wed Sandpiper 8:00 6/16 Sat Freedom Fairways 8:45 Reservations are required to play with the Hogans. Contact Pam Jones at mrspkjones@gmail.com or visit http://hogans-golf.com/. The Club is open to all SCC and KP residents and their guests. MON. JUN 18 - JUN 22 - VBS COMES TO THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church. . This year’s theme “SKY – Everything Is Possible With God” offers fun for kids and volunteer adults! From the games, the grins, and Sciency-Fun Gizmos, to the amazing music and new friends, everyone flies high at SKY! Register your child today at www. sccumc.com (click on the SKY logo) or call Pat Hill at 634-2539. MON. JUN 18 - PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Drive Sun City Center. Facilitated by Eden Feldman, MSW who is the Director of Outreach at the USF Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders Center. If you have Parkinson’s, or are caring for someone with this disease, be sure to attend this support group where needed assistance is readily available! TUE. JUN 19 - PROTECT YOURSELF FROM IDENTITY THEFT 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Drive Sun City Center. Presented by Richard J. Rios, Financial Advisor,

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Vice President, Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Be sure to attend our informative seminar: During this complimentary seminar, you’ll learn ways to: prevent and monitor for identity theft and report identity theft. TUE. JUN 19 - ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Drive Sun City Center. Join Katie Colwell Williams, MA, CMC from Aging Care Advocates. The needed resources are endless! TUE. JUN 19 - SOCIAL DANCE CLASS Beginning - Waltz - 5:30 PM Intermediate - Rumba - 6:45 PM Beginning/Intermediate Meringue - 8:00 PM Classes are held in the Dance Studio in the Atrium building. Open to all Sun City Center and Kings Point Residents. Couples and Singles welcome. $5/per class. For information call Bernice DuBro at 634-3205. WED. JUN 20 - SCC MEN’S CLUB MEETING & LUNCHEON 11:30 a.m. Community Hall, 1901 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. Members and invited guests cost $12.00. It includes buffet lunch, salad and dessert bar plus beverages. Guest speaker Steve Overton former news reporter for Channel 8 WFLA TV, an NBC affiliate Tampa. He will speak about funny and interesting vignettes during his time with “On Your Side.” To hear more about becoming a member, contact John Armstrong at 6346434. WED. JUN 20 - SOCIAL DANCE CLASS Beginning - Cha Cha - 12:45 PM Intermediate - Tango - 2:00 PM Intermediate/Advanced - Swing 3:15 PM Classes are held in the Dance Studio in the Atrium building. Open to all Sun City Center and Kings

Point Residents. Couples and Singles welcome. $5/per class. For information call Bernice DuBro at 634-3205. WED. JUN 20 - JOIN KP LINE DANCERS No time given. Borini Theatre in Kings Point. Black and white are the colors to wear. Tickets available at the KP box office, $5.50. Open to KP and SCC residents and their guests. Couples always welcome. We’ll dance to country, waltz, salsa, and other great music. BYOB and setups. Call Jan for info 634-6226 THU. JUN 21 LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Drive Sun City Center. Jennifer Petit from Hometown Homecare will facilitate this group. If you are facing the challenges of low vision or caring for a loved one facing this issue, this support group is a must! A FREE quick vision health questionnaire assessment will be provided. SUN. JUN 24 - SUN CITY PATRIOTS CLUB SPONSORS CONCERT BY “FAME AND CELEBRATE” 2:00 p.m. in Community Hall on South Pebble Beach Blvd. Tickets will be available MWF starting Monday, June 4th in the Atrium from 9:00 a.m. until noon and at the door the day of the show. Ticket price is $10.00 – cash or check. The nationally recognized performing group, “FAME AND CELEBRATE,” is one of thirteen talented performing organizations from Clayton Productions. These talented boys and girls range in age from 1518 years. Each performer has been carefully selected through a difficult audition process because of his/her talents, commitment to excellence, and desire to share their musical gift with people of the world. Continued on Page 10

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33573 From Page 9 SUN. JUN 24 - SINGLES MINGLE DANCE CLUB 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. at the main clubhouse Studio to dance to the music of Thor Stevens. Admission $5. BYOB. Ice and water provided. Proper dress requested. Info: Jeannette 6345560. MON. JUN 25 - SAT JUNE 30 HOGANS GOLF CLUB WEEKLY SCHEDULE 8:45 6/25 Mon Buffalo Creek 6/27 Wed Sandpiper 8:00 6/30 Sat Freedom Fairways 8:45 Reservations are required to play with the Hogans. Contact Pam Jones at mrspkjones@gmail.com or visit http://hogans-golf.com/. The Club is open to all SCC and KP residents and their guests. TUE. JUN 26 - AMPUTEE SUPPORT GROUP 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Drive Sun City Center. Facilitated by Ty Wilson, Patient Care Advocate with Orthotic & Prosthetic Centers. The group is open to amputees, their family member, friends and involved medical personnel. It is our goal to enrich the lives of amputees and help them reach their full potential. The tools we use are peer support, education and activism. TUE. JUN 26 - SOCIAL DANCE CLASS Beginning - Waltz - 5:30 PM Intermediate - Rumba - 6:45 PM Beginning/Intermediate Meringue - 8:00 PM Classes are held in the Dance Studio in the Atrium building. Open to all Sun City Center and Kings Point Residents. Couples and Singles welcome. $5/per class. For information call Bernice DuBro at 634-3205. WED. JUN 27 - IT’S LUAU TIME AT SUN TOWERS!!! 11:00 - 1:00 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Drive Sun City Center. Enjoy live music and Hula girls while sipping Mai Tai’s. Dress in your best Hawaiian shirt and grass skirt and join in the party!!! RSVP before 6/22/12. WED. JUN 27 - SOCIAL DANCE CLASS Beginning - Cha Cha - 12:45 PM Intermediate - Tango - 2:00 PM Intermediate/Advanced - Swing - 3:15 PM Classes are held in the Dance Studio in the Atrium building. Open to all Sun City Center and Kings Point Residents. Couples and Singles welcome. $5/per class. For information call Bernice DuBro at 634-3205. WED. JUN 27 - DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Drive Sun City Center. Please join Rachelle Hatcher, LPN from Comprehensive Home Health Care as she facilitates our support group “Everyday Basics of Diabetic Care”. THU. JUN 28 - GRIEF, LOSS OR DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. at Sun Towers Retirement Community, 101 Trinity Lakes Drive Sun City Center. Facilitated by Edmond Dubreuil MSW, RCSWI mental health professional. Supported by: South Shore Coalition on Mental Health & Aging & United Methodist Church of SCC. THU. JUN 28 - MOONGLOW BALLROOM DANCE CLUB 7:30 9:30 p.m. Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Bch. Members FREE, Visitors $5.00 per person at the door. Live Music by “Mario DeLeon” Dressy Casual. BYOB & snacks. Ice, water & cups provided. Singles always welcome. Information: 813-633-1297 or 813-642-8845 33573 for June 2012

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June, 2012

GFWC Woman’s Club Honored

Janet Cardulla, GFWC SCC Woman’s Club president, with Pat Keel, GFWC Florida Past President, at the recent state Conference in Orlando. The SCC Club received eight GFWC Florida state awards at the conference, receiving recognition in five of 12 areas of excellence for club work within the 2011 year. The SCC Club received a first place award in Public Relations for activities that increased identity in the community. Second Place awards were received for the overall Education Community Service Program and the Education department’s ESO Book Club, for recruiting the most new members. Third Place was received for the Education Community Service Program Partnerships. Partnerships include the club’s support for the SCC Library, the SouthShore Regional Library and The Hope Fund for the Children at Bethune Park in Wimauma. The Club received an Honor Score award for excellence in Federation activities and support. A GFWC Florida President’s Project Award

was received for outstanding accomplishments in increasing club membership, establishing a stronger identity within the community and achieving and maintaining financial stability. Two state level awards won in the Arts Competition. Rose Stack was honored with a second place award for her photograph “Up Up and Away” and Karen Ransbury received an honorable mention for her Cloth Art Teddy Bears. The SCC Woman’s Club was founded in 1962 and became

part of the International General Federation of Woman’s Clubs (GFWC) in 1963. The club is open to all women living in the greater Sun City Center area. Meetings are held monthly September through May. The guiding force of the SCC Club is friendship, fun and fulfillment by working together to enhance the lives of others and our community through service, caring and commitment. For membership information, please contact Nell Elliott, 813-830-8176.

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Hogans Golf Club

(of Sun City Center and Kings Point) Monday, 4/30/12

Course: Buffalo Creek Play:H-Skins 1st Place: Rex Gibbons and Paul Maki - Tied at 2 Skins 2nd Place: Don Mowry and Paul Gorney - Tied at 1 Skin Low-net: Rich Lucidi and Paul Maki - Tied at 69 Low-gross: Rube Jones - 87 Birds: Rex Gibbons - #13 Par 3 and Paul Gorney - #5 Par 5

Left to Right: Don Mowry, Paul Gorney, and Rex Gibbons

Kings Point Nifty Ninners April 19, 2012

Left to right: Ron Leombruno, Tom Rosata, Mike McClintic, Gary Marchman, and Don Koester

Monday, 5/14/12

Course: Buffalo Creek Play:H-Skins 1st Place: Butch Gadd and Art Swallow - Tied at 2 Skins 2nd Place: Buzz Wetzel and Rich Huff - Tied at 1 Skin Low-net: John Apostolou - 63 Low-gross: Buzz Wetzel - 80 Birds: Butch Gadd - #13 Par 3 and Buzz Wetzel - #1 Par 4

Saturday, May 5, 2012

Course: Freedom Fairways Play:H-Skins 1st Place: Ron Leombruno, Mike McClintic, Don Koester - Tied at 2 Skins 2nd Place: Tom Rosata and Gary Marchman - Tied at 1 Skin Low-net: Don Koester - 48 Low-gross: Rube Jones - 68 Eagles: Ron Leombruno - #9 Par 4 and Mike McClintic - #3 Par 4 Birds: Don Koester - #7 Par 4, #9 Par 4, #13 Par 3; Karen Jones - #1 Par 4, #5 Par 4, #11 Par 3; Rube Jones - #3 Par 4, #5 Par 4; Ron Leombruno - #1 Par 4, #12 Par 4; Bill Giblin - #3 Par 4; Gary Marchman - #15 Par 3.

Left to Right Standing: Rich Huff, Art Swallow and Butch Gadd Left to Right Seated: Buzz Wetzel and John Apostolou

Wednesday, 5/16/12

Course: Sandpiper Palms - Oaks Play: A-Skins 1st Place: Karen Jones and Bill Healey - Tied at 2 Skins 2nd Place: Bob Russell, Ruben Jones, Rich Lucidi, and John Apostolou - Tied at 1 Skin Low-net: Karen Jones - 56 Low-gross: Doug Banning Birds: Bob Russell - #4 Par 5 Karen Jones - #14 Par 3 Buzz Wetzel - #8 Par 3 Ruben Jones - #13 Par 4 John Apostolou - #11 Par 4

Left to right: Ron Leombruno, Tom Rosata, Mike McClintic, Gary Marchman, and Don Koester

Falcon Watch 9 Hole Results 4/20/12

3 Clubs and a putter. -1/2 handicap. 1st Flight Janine Johnson 39 Emma Gadd 40 June Krueger 42 2nd Flight Margie Ditch 42 Sue Skolnick 43 Marilyn McCormick 44 3rd Flight Kathy Boccieri 46 Mary McClafferty 46 Pat Ernst 48 Mary Arpaia 48

Results 5/4/12

Odd Holes minus 1/2 handicap 1st Flight winners Tied Emma Gadd 13 Rosa Gerry 13 3rd Judy Delaney 16 Tied Janine Johnson 16 2nd Flight Tied 1st Mary Keller 16 Sue Freed 16 Tied 2nd Pat Erst 18.5 Sue Freed 18.5 3rd Flight 1st Nancy Stevens 16.5 2nd Mary McClafferty 17 3rd Marilyn Mc Cormick 18.5

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Best ball Scramble on Sands. at Falcon Watch With a 39 Emma Gadd Carol Kowalski Susie Potratz Tied with 39 Judy Trombly Tee Bomba Evelyn Gates Bev Buteau

May 3 2012

Flight A 1st. Emma Gadd 36 Sally Repetti 37 Flight B Joyce Bissonette 40 Judy Trombley 34 Flight C Bea Angelo 37 Susie Potratz 40

May 10, 2012

Odd Holes Flight A 1st Nancy Baron 16 Tied 2nd Emma Gadd 17 Sue Watkins 17 Sally Repetti 17 Flight B Judy Marr 19 Rosemarie Quinn 20 Flight C Bea Angelo 17 Joan Abrams 20

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Saturday, May 5, 2012

Left to Right: Don Koester, Karen Jones, Ray Dahlquist, and Charlie Brown

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Left to Right: Ron Doncouse, Bill Healey, Karen Jones, John Apostolou, Ruben Jones, Buzz Wetzel, and Rich Lucidi

Saturday, 5/19/12

Course: Freedom Fairways Play:H-Skins 1st Place: Ray Dahlquist - 3 Skins 2nd Place: Don Koester, Charlie Brown, and Karen Jones - Tied at 1 Skin Low-net: Don Koester - 49 Low-gross: Karen Jones and Ray Dahlquis - Tied at 74 Birds: Mike Brock - #1 Par 4 and #8 Par 3 Ray Dahlquist - #9 Par 4 Karen Jones - #4 Par 3

Flight A Emma Gadd 32 Rosa Gerry 34 Carol Kowalski 39 Flight B Lorraine Rings 37 Judy Marr 38 Flight C Peggy Flippen 48 Barb Warner 50

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Patriots Club of SCC to Sponsor “Fame”

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161 Yards 5 Wood Course: Sandpiper Golf Course #8 Lakes Witnessed By: George Smith, Mary Smith & Dindy Chandler Accomplished by: vvv George Fenwick vvv May 28, 2012 144 Yards 3 Wood Course: Falcon Watch Challenge #8 Witnessed By: Manny DeBono Dick Holgate

The Patriots Club of Sun City Center is sponsoring a June Concert by the “FAME AND CELEBRATE” group of energetic young people from Utah. They have previously performed in Sun City Center. “FAME AND CELEBRATE” was well received and enjoyed by everyone. The performance is a definite “WOW!” The Concert will be on Sunday, June 24th at 2:00 p.m. in Community Hall on South Pebble Beach Blvd. Tickets will be available MWF starting Monday, June 4th in the Atrium from 9:00 a.m. until noon and at the door the day of the show. Ticket price is $10.00 – cash or check. The nationally recognized performing group, “FAME AND CELEBRATE,” is one of thirteen talented performing organizations from Clayton Productions. These talented boys and girls range in age from 15-18 years. Each performer has been carefully selected through a

difficult audition process because of his/her talents, commitment to excellence, and desire to share their musical gift with people of the world. The repertoire of “FAME AND CELEBRATE” includes high‑energy song and dance routines from Broadway to Country, Pop to Funk, Swing to Musical Theater ‑ visiting popular eras such as Rock ‘n’ Roll of the 50’s, Big Band Era of the 40’s, Salutes to the 70’s

and 80’s, and of course...the hits of today. Familiar favorites from the Dr. Seuss musical and Disney are also a part of their repertoire. Groups from Clayton Productions such as “FAME AND CELEBRATE” have performed in such places as the Statue of Liberty, United Nations, Walt Disney World, The White House, Kings Dominion, Sea World, Disneyland, McDonald’s World Youth Classic, and in countries around the world.

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Marianne Wexler Featured Photographer at the SCC Chamber of Commerce

Marianne Wexler is the Sun City Center Photo Club’s featured photographer for the first summer photo display at the SCC Chamber of Commerce. This is part of a series of monthly displays at the SCC Chamber of Commerce at 1651 Sun City Center Plaza. Marianne’s exhibit is entitled A Different View. Her interest in photography was sparked by her children and she took so many photos that each had eighteen albums by the end of high school. Coupled with her passion for travel, she became interested in photographing unusual objects or usual objects from a different perspective. She feels that being a photographer has made her more observant of things that most people would not notice. Marianne has been a member of the SCC Photo Club for three years and has received many awards in competitions, including a third place for Overlooking Key West in the annual Best of the Best competition. Her photos have placed high in Fun Fest voting as well. Come to the opening of her display at the SCC Chamber. .

of Commerce between 3:30 pm and 4:30 pm on May 10th to meet her and enjoy some wine and cheese. Her work will be on display through July 12th. For more information on the SCC Photo Club and its activities, please see our website at http://www. photoclubscc.com or visit the photo learning lab at 960D Cherry Hills Drive.

June, 2012

Monday Night Pinochle

By NOKP Staff, Pictures by Butch Gadd The Monday Night Pinochle club is looking for anyone who loves the game. You don’t need to have any specific skill level to join, just an interest in learning. While most of the current club members are pinochle veterans who love the game, the club enthusiastically welcomes new players, both those who have never played and others who have not played in years. In fact, their name says it all: The group is not “Pinochle Pros.” It is called “Monday Night Pinochle for Fun.” Players are very friendly and enjoy socializing with one another, and they would love to share the game they love with you.

The Monday Night Pinochle group is open to all Kings Point pinochle players. They play six games with a single deck of cards. Some other groups play with double and/or triple decks. Wednesday and Friday nights are also single deck but play eight games. The Monday night folks appreciate the more competitive groups that meet on other nights of the week, but they wanted to nurture a welcoming and encouraging option for folks relatively new to the game. While you can win prizes, the social aspect is the real point of the club. The Monday night club also hosts two parties a year, a pizza party in March and an Oktoberfest party in October.

Would you like to see your club featured in News of Kings Point? Submit your club information and photos today through the Submissions link at www.NewsOfKingsPoint.com.

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Have a Little Fun Along the Little Manatee

By Eddie Dixon So this month we wanted to continue our summertime theme of inexpensive activities you can do with grandkids if they are visiting. Did you know that, less than 20 minutes from your front door, you can find a pristine “real Florida” playground perfect for a relaxing day getting back to nature? Yep. You can. And the young folks will love it too. Little Manatee River State Park stretches along a section of the Little Manatee River as it makes its 40-mile meandering trek to Tampa Bay. The park is not flashy, but there is still plenty to do. Me? I love to fish along the river and in a canoe in Dude Lake. You don’t always go home with a heavy stringer, but it sure beats…well, just about anything even closely related to work. The missus likes bird watching, and, between the majestic hawks and candy-colored mating pairs of migratory birds, this is just about her favorite time of year. So, if you see a slightly seasoned couple, him carrying a Loomis rod and tackle box with a bass pro sticker and her wearing a set of Nikon binoculars…then that just might be us. In addition to the fish that may or may not be hanging at the end of your line, other wild critters you might see include the aforementioned migratory birds, raptors and river birds. You are also apt to stumble across a gopher tortoise or three and you might catch a glimpse of Bambi’s white-tailed hindquarters. Word to the wise – watch out for the gopher tortoises. Particularly their holes…they dig them just like that old Sunday School song – deep and wide. If you find one by accident it’s likely your ankle will never be the same. The grands love coming here because it’s the real place where a kid can be a kid. Forget that place with the funky pizza and the teenager in the mouse costume. Kids want to run and

play and be free to actually be kids. There’s a great playground here at the park as well as plenty of open space to just let them run in circles. If you REALLY want them to nap well later, take them for a hike on the 6-mile nature trail. Then again, if you do that, you might just nap pretty good later too. We did. Speaking of kids, if yours are of the furry variety, they are welcome here at the park. As long as they are on the leash and “under control.” We saw a mastiff dragging a nineyear-old, so we’re not exactly sure that meets the letter of the law, but considering the smaller pups most of us prefer, I think you’ll be okay. The park rangers just ask that, should your puppy dog, ahem, let other K9s know he was here, don’t leave it behind. It’s not quite as dangerous as stepping in a gopher tortoise hole, but it can ruin your day – and your new shoes – just the same. The restrooms at the park are about as clean and well kept as you can expect at a state park. We make it a practice to bring wet wipes and hand sanitizer, and that has never proven to be a bad move. By the way. You may also want to bring mosquito repellent and plenty of water. We like the sunscreen with deet in it. Protects the skin in more ways than one and tends not to smell like a chemical spill. Little Manatee River State Park is located at 215 Lightfoot Road Wimauma, Florida 33598. The park is open from 8 AM until sunset 365 days a year. The entrance fee is $5 per vehicle for up to 8 people.

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B U L L E T I N Golfers Appreciate!

The German-American Club Golf Group showed their appreciation to leader Dieter Quitsch after their final tournament for the season. The group plays a mixed scramble once a month at the various Club Link courses in Sun City Center always followed by a jovial dinner along with the non-golfing partners. At the final dinner golfer John Haeger presented Dieter with a token ribbon of cash for his leadership, as the group will be on a break for June, July and August.

Kings Point Lawn Bowling Submitted by Suzanne Maguire

War Horse

The movie that many are talking about and a sell-out at other showings; the movie that will be remembered for a long time; that’s right, “War Horse”. This movie will be showing June 8, 2012 at Sun City Center United Methodist Church, 1210 Del Webb Blvd. West. As usual, the doors of Creason Hall will open at 6:00 P.M. The aroma of coffee and popcorn will make your mouth water. Our homemade cookies are hard to pass up; so have a couple. For those that do not drink coffee, other drinks are offered. “War Horse” was filmed as in rural England and Europe during WWI. And is about a horse named Joey that was tamed and trained by a boy named Albert; played by Peter Mullan. Also playing with Peter Mullan will be Emily Watson and a host of other great actors. As the movie start, you will soon see what happens when both Joey and Albert are forced apart and the extraordinary journey they take as they go through the war. You will see how they changed and inspired the lives of all they met. YES! This movie will touch, not only animal lovers, but will touch the hearts of all that see it.

Duplicate Bridge Association

The Kings Point Duplicate Bridge Association (KPDBA) will be holding special bridge games during the month of June. From June 4-June 8 North American Pairs will compete for Red and Black points. From June 18 to June 22 Silver Tournament at Club games will be held. Area bridge players are invited to play in the card room at Kings Point North Club. Times for the games are: Monday 9 AM, Tuesday 1:00 PM, Wed. 12.30 PM, Thursday 6:30 PM and Friday 1:00 PM. For further information call: 634-4583 or 642-8491.

Bernie Dooley, a long time Lawn Bowler is moving back up North to be nearer to his kids. All of the bowlers will miss this kind gentleman. Bernie has perfected his game and is always a top scorer and a very definite asset on any team. He can play any position but lately has preferred playing “Lead” as it gives him a little time to sit and rest from the heat of the day. On May 18th, the entire club turned out to say “Bye and God Bless” to Bernie and Ilene and toasted them with cake and soft drinks. Bernie will be taking gift photos and “Forever Membership” plaques back up North with him, so we will be able to see all his Southern friends every time he looks at those pictures. All the members of this very close club shall miss him.

Moonglow Dance Club Installs New Officers Submitted by Gail Bouverat

SCC Photo Club Competition Tuesday, June 12 at 6:30 pm

The Sun City Center Photo Club is holding its mid-year photo contest on Tuesday, June 12 at 6:30 PM. in the Caper Room. This is a great opportunity for community members to view digital and print photographs taken by our talented photographers. Media show “shorts”, developed by our photographers, will also be shown. Community members and guests are welcome to attend this competition. At 6:30 PM, we will begin with our media shows on a wide-range of topics. The judging of print and digital photographs begins at 7 p.m. by professional photographer Chuck Stevenson. For more information on the club and its activities, please see our website at http://www.photoclubscc.com or visit the learning lab at 960D Cherry Hills Drive. Dues for the 2012 year remain at $20 per person or $30 per household couple and provide access to club activities, competitions and classes as well as the photo lab with computers, scanners and large format printers.

South Shore Democratic Club Meeting

The South Shore Democratic Club will meet on Thursday, June 14th at the South Shore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way in Ruskin. This month’s meeting will feature Susan Smith, President of the Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida. Her topic will be the American Legislative Exchange Council also known as ALEC. Susan will detail this groups activities and their impact. Since 2003 Susan Smith has been a full-time progressive activist, serving as an organizer for DFA Tampa Bay, as well as Chair of the Campaign and Legislative Committee for the Hillsborough Democratic Party. Refreshments at 1PM. The meeting will begin at 1:30 PM. All Democrats and like-minded people are welcome.

Men’s Club of Sun City Center

The speaker for the Men’s Club of Sun City Center June Meeting is Steve Overton former news reporter for Channel 8 WFLA TV, an NBC affiliate Tampa. He will speak about funny and interesting vignettes during his time with “On Your Side.” Doors open at 11:00 AM at the Community Hall, 1901 South Pebble Beach Blvd. Members and invited guest cost $12.00 for a buffet lunch, salad and desert bar including beverages. To hear more about becoming a member contact John Armstrong at 634-6434.June 20, 2012.

L to R: Julie Daubresse, Treasurer; Gail Bouverat, President; Betty Hilliard, Vice President; Mary & Chet Grocki, Vice President. The 2012 Elected Officers of Moonglow Ballroom Dance Club invite everyone who enjoys listening and dancing to a variety of live music to join them at Community Hall, S. Pebble Beach Blvd. on the 4th Thursday of every month year round from 7:30-9:30 PM. For our June 28th Dance, “Mario DeLeon” will provide the music. BYOB and Snacks. We provide cups, napkins, ice and water on each table, and the attire is dressy casual. Singles are always welcome. For more information call 813-633-1297 or 813-642-8845. Moonglow Ballroom Dance Club Officers

What An Opportunity

Do we have an opportunity for you! If you love to sing, would love to join another group, but haven’t been able or willing to commit to “one more thing” consider sitting in on summer rehearsals of The Women’s Chorus. Getting a head start on music for their Christmas Concert, they will meet at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 1239 Del Webb W, from 9-11 A.M. on three Thursday mornings - June 14, July 12 and August 16. For more information, please call Chris at 813-634-4341. Join them for one, two or all three rehearsals. Who knows, perhaps in experiencing what this group has to offer, you will feel that you’re able to find time in your schedule to fit in one more activity after all!

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B U L L E T I N Adopt A Cat Month

JUNE is the ASPCA’s and The American Humane Associations designated AdoptA-Shelter-Cat month. In honor of these designations, the local CARE Animal Shelter in Ruskin is celebrating June by offering half price adoptions on all adult cats during May and June. In addition to the reduced adoption fee, adopters will receive a free 5# bag of food and each cat will be spayed or neutered as well as being current on all vaccinations. This celebration has also been sanctioned by the cats at the shelter. Although they’ve all expressed appreciation for the CARE volunteers who spoil them every day, the cats 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 from the CARE shelter. If you would like to meet some of the adult felines at the shelter, you may see them at our website (www.careshelter.org) or visit them in person at 1528 27th Street SE in Ruskin. Please call 645-2273 for additional information or directions to the shelter. No appointment is necessary and we are open to visitors each Tuesday thru Saturday. Come join us in the celebration!

Library News

Any resident of Hillsborough County with a current County Library card may use the Sun City Center Library to access the Hillsborough County computer or to obtain and return Hillsborough County materials. This does not include use of the Sun City Center Library materials. Effective July 1, 2012, for residents of Kings Point, Sun Towers, and Freedom Plaza who wish to use the Sun City Center Library materials, there will be a charge of $24.00 per person per year. For the remainder of this year, it will be $12.00.

Woman’s Club “Practices What They Preach”

One of the main efforts of the GFWC Sun City Center Woman’s Club is to teach and practice conservation. At each meeting they collect from members current magazines, greeting cards, and many other items to be recycled and reused. For instance, the magazines go to the Haley Veterans Hospital for patients and guests to read, and greeting cards go to nursing homes for craft projects. Recently ten members (Rosie Clifton, Roz Cruthis, Paula Lickfeldt, Aine Paik, Anne Rankin, Karen Ransbury, Nancy Russell, Linda Smith, Phyllis Ward, and Helen Zeiders) got together to make flowers out of recycled materials. Rosie taught the members how to use colorful calendar pages and recycled buttons to make flowers. Also, Nancy Russell brought her Cricut machine that she used to cut out flowers from her large collection of leftover scrapbooking paper. The finished flowers will be decorations on the tables at the May club meeting. At the start of the club year another member Karen Messina bought containers from Goodwill, spray painted them, and put Styrofoam and greenery in each container. Each month a different kind of recycled decoration goes into the greenery and on the table. Pictured are a few of the six-dozen flowers made by the group.

U.S. Marshall William Berger Speaks to the Men’s Club

Summer Nature Trips Submitted by Herbert Berman

Looking for something to do during the summer? A group of Sun City Center residents have planned several nature and conservation trips within the area. We will be traveling to major parks and preserves’ to view wildlife etc. from June through October. There is no organization to this group and we travel as individuals. If you would like to receive a schedule of these events, please contact me either by email or telephone. 813-385-5542.

Traveling Tennis Team (L. to R.) Carl McGary, President, SCC Men’s Club; William Berger, U.S. Marshall, Thomas J. Figmik, Deputy U.S. Marshall, Don Murphy, VP Programs SCC Men’s Club.

The speaker for the Men’s Club of Sun City Center was William Berger, U.S. Marshall for the Middle District of Florida. Mr. Berger’s academic and practical experience are extraordinary. His program on the history and duties of the U. S. Marshall Service was well delivered and received with enthusiasm. Following his presentation, a buffet lunch catered by Banquet Masters was provided.

Kings Point Art League’s Featured Artist

Kathy Pruschen will be the Kings Point Art League’s featured artist for the month of June. Kathy came to Kings Point in 2009 from Orlando, FL. She actively participated in the Kings Point Art League Show, where one of her pieces, “Sunlit Tiger”, won Best of Show in 2012. She began L to R: Bobbi Sagraves, Mary Eggar, Betty Zellers, Rolande Poulin, painting in her 40’s when she took Maggi Guzinsky, Linda Smith, Nancy Williams, Fran Walker & Sharon a local community art class. Over the years, she has enjoyed painting Lucas. Not pictured is Sheryl Doom. with oils and pastels. Her favorite The Sun City 1 Traveling Doubles Tennis Team competes throughout subjects include portraits, animals Hillsborough County playing in A League of Their Own Tennis (ALOT). and people, along with other nature This league with 3 divisions totaling 24 teams is comprised of tennis inspired pieces. Kathy’s work will be players of all ages and level of play from 4.0, 3.5 & 3.0 USTA ratings. on display at the Kings Point North Sun City Center fields 2 teams comprising 10 regular players each Clubhouse from June 2nd until July with a total sub listing of 55 players. The season is August through 7th. Make sure to make a special April with the awards banquet being held at The Rose Inn in Plant effort to stop by and enjoy her art in City on May 16. the Art Room Window.

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B U L L E T I N SCC Photo Club Has 50th Anniversary Photos For Sale

Did you see that photo of yourself when they were showing photos at the 50th Anniversary Gala? Do you want a copy? Members of the SCC Photo Club took over two thousand photos of people and twenty-one events during the 50th anniversary celebration. Eight hundred of those photos are available for sale at http:// www.sccphotoclub.smugmug.com Several sizes and finishes are available, with a simple 4x6 print selling for just $1.40. The events are listed by category and it is fun browsing through them! Visit the website and see all of the events.

SCC Emergency Squad Golf Outing

Schramms Celebrate 50 Years

Noreen and Mike Schramm were married on April 23, 1962. The happy couple celebrated their special day by hosting a dinner dance for family and friends. Noreen is currently Chief of the Sun City Emergency Squad. Both she and her husband have served on the Squad for the past 11 years.

Ceramic Club Raffle Winner

Nan Burgett, is the lucky winner of the attractive, decorative lawn gazing ball on pedestal that the Sun City Center Ceramic Club raffled off at the recent Fun Fest.

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There are three events scheduled between now and October. All shows have reserved seats, are open to the public and are scheduled at the Community Hall. Tickets are on sale at the Community Association Office Monday-Wednesday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-noon. Info: Judy Schings, 813-642-2001.

The Chamber of Commerce of Sun City Center held it’s second annual golf outing on April 11th at The Caloosa Golf and Country Club. It was a spectacular day with good food, lots of prizes, and a special feeling of fun and comaraderie. The Squad members were well recognized by the community in their dazzling white shirts. The Squad is an all-volunteer organization. They are always looking for new recruits. If anyone is interested in joining this prestigious group, please call 813-633-1411 or visit their website www.scc-ems.us.

Kings Point Quilters Make Kidz Dreamz Come True

Kings Point Quilters love children, as Pat Hill, Director ofMinistries of the United Methodist Church, learned at their recent meeting. TheQuilters presented Kidz Klub with 50 individually designed pillow cases as aspecial gift. Sandy Nunn, president of the Quilters and Shirley Walker, projectleader, challenged their group to make “Kidz Dreams Come True.” When DorisGraham and Bev Maginn heard of the project, Pages of Life Bookstore donated 35pillows! What an exciting time for children and families in the life of TheUnited Methodist Church!

Challenge Sparks Endowment

A Sun City Center couple, Dean and Mary K. Merrill, with adonation of $500, has endowed the principal Oboe Chair of the South ShoreSymphony Orchestra for the 2012-2013 season. The Merrill contribution was aresponse to the challenge by an anonymous orchestra patron who pledged to endowthe conductor’s podium for $1,000, if four other individuals or couplessponsored four principle chairs for $500 each, or endowed two entire symphonysections for $1,000 each. Mary K. Merrill, a music teacher, church organist andrecitalist in Wisconsin for more than 30 years before retiring to Sun CityCenter in 2003, is active with the St. John the Divine Episcopal Church Choir,The SCC Women’s Chorus, German-American Chorus and the friends of St. AndrewChorus. Dean Merrill, a retired computerscience teacher, describes himself as, “an avid supporter of Mary K’s musicalendeavors.” The orchestra‘s summer series begins with two performancesSat. June 30 at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.at St. John the Divine Church, 1015 Del Webb Blvd. E., Sun City Center, and a2:00 p.m. performance, Sun. July 1 at TheRegent at Winthrop Town Centre 6437 Watson Rd., Riverview. The sameSaturday-Sunday format will apply to performances on August 4 and 5. Tickets are$10 at the door, with open seating for all Summer concerts. The SSSO’s Winter Series, beginning September 15, consistsof seven Sunday afternoon concerts at the Regent and fourteen Saturday afternoonand evening concerts at St. John the Divine. More information about tickets and theorchestra’s schedule can be found at: www.thessso.org

Sarasota Concert Band: This 40-piece band will perform Victory Celebration on Sunday, July 1, 2:00-4:00 p.m. The concert will include Songs of American Revolution, John William’s Liberty Fanfare, and Victory at Sea by Richard Rodgers. Enjoy Dave Downer, Tenor, in America the Beautiful, Music Man, and a heart-warming patriotic sing-a-long. Featuring George Courtenay-Miller, the Youth Soloist Contest Winner. Tickets are $18/person. On Sunday, June 3, 2:30-4:30, enjoy An Afternoon with Jamie Perlow, which is partially inspired by the movie “The Fabulous Baker Boys” and is reminiscent of the “Dinner Shows” once held at New York’s famous Copacabana. Jamie sings the songs of the 1940’s through 1990’s, celebrating artists like Barbara Streisand, Patti Page, Bette Midler, Karen Carpenter and many others. Some songs you will hear are The Way We Were, Somewhere Over the Rainbow, Smile, Rainy Days and Mondays, Someone to Watch Over Me and What a Wonderful World. Tickets on sale now. $8/person or buy two or more for $6 each. America, the Beautiful presented by the Tampa Bay Heralds of Harmony, Sunday, September 30, 2:30-4:30. Tickets ($15/person) will go on sale Wednesday, August 29, at the Atrium-Kiosk, and will be on sale Monday-Wednesday-Friday (9-noon) through the day of the show. St. Petersburg Opera - I have tentatively booked three dates for their return - Sundays September 23, 2012, and January 20 and May 19, 2013. More details to follow later. And we are working on the 2012-13 Entertainment Series brochure as we speak. Renewal notices will be sent out by the end of August.

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Military News

Distinguished historian, Dr. Nicholas Steneck, to address MOAA

Dr. Nicholas Steneck will be the featured speaker at the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) meeting/luncheon in the Florida Room at the SCC Atrium on June 6th, 2012. The meeting will take place at 11:00 AM and reservations ($14) should be made by the Sunday before the scheduled meeting (642-0497). Dr. Steneck received his Ph.D. and M.A. degrees in history from Ohio State University, where he specialized in modern European and military history. His dissertation examines early-Cold War civil defense in the Federal Republic of Germany. He also holds an M.A. in Security Policy Studies from George Washington University and a B.A. from the University of Michigan. Dr. Steneck is currently Assistant Professor of History and Chair of the Department of History and Political Science at Florida Southern College, Lakeland, Florida. Prior to joining the FSC faculty, he held temporary positions at Ohio State University, Oberlin College, Wittenberg College, and Wesleyan College.

Executive Officer of NOAA to Address Joint Meeting

There will be a combined MOWW (Military Order of the World Wars) and MOAA (Military Officers Association of America) meeting at the Plaza Club on Thursday, June 21st, at 11:30 AM. The featured speaker will be CAPT Donald Aiken Jr. USN (Ret.). Reservations ($13) should be made by June 11th (633-6513). CAPT Aiken became the Executive officer for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Aircraft Operations Center (AOC), Tampa, FL, in January 2008. Also known as the “Hurricane Hunters,” the CAPT Donald Aiken Jr. AOC provides a variety of aircraft in support of NOAA’s mission to understand and predict changes in Earth’s environment and conserve and manage coastal and marine resources to meet our Nation’s economic, social, and environmental needs. CAPT Aiken graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1978, retiring from the Navy in 2005. He has over 4,300 flight hours and 700 arrested landings in the S-3. His awards include the Legion of Merit,

Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Joint and Navy Commendation Medals, Joint and Navy Achievement Medals and Department of the Navy Superior Service Medal. He is married to the former Linda D. Gramprie, and resides in Tampa, FL.

MFST Sponsors Variety Show

On Friday, May 11, 2012, the Military Family Support Trust sponsored a Variety Show in the Freedom Plaza Auditorium. The talented performers sang, danced, played piano, guitar, tambourines and spoons. Their talents were enjoyed by all. The performers (in order of performance) were: Bill Fiacco, Chip Churchill, Lorraine Daniels, Carole Austin, Enid Clouse, Rita Gray, Mimi Korphage, John Heimbold, Ed Beck, Vince Robbio, Joe Huckestein, Dorothy Zander and Troy Coman.

YLC Students Attend Tallahassee Conference

The Sun City Center Chapter of the Military Order of the World Wars took twenty-nine students from six local area high schools to a Youth Leadership Conference at Tallahassee on May 9th through 12th. Chapter funding for this conference was aided by generous grants from the “Community Foundation of Greater Sun City Center; “The Interfaith Council of Sun City Center” and the “Retired Officer Corporation.” The conference included three days of intense training on leadership principles, civic and personal responsibilities, values, American history and government, the free enterprise system and

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Military News MFST Awards Ceremony

a guided tour and lectures at both the state capital and the state supreme court. Interspersed among the classes were numerous team building exercises and classroom presentations by the students. The students attending included the following: ? •From East Bay High School: Taylor Steppy, Ashlee Leslie, Edgar Herrera, Antonnella Aviles and Julia Phillips •Riverview High School: Alexis Cole, Kierra Calhoun, Brandy Gonzales, Annamaie Stombaugh and Emily York. •Lennard High School: Aaron Phillips, Jessica Langrud, Magdalena Luna, Ayrianna Woody and Araceli Rodriguez. •Newsome High School: Jessee Duque, Yi Lei Lin, Dominic Wester, Angelia Rago, Luke Saggars and Alexander Librian. •Durant High School: Matthew Arnt, Kibron Fliegelman, Peter Moran, Hunter Sutherland and Jake Sevier. •Bloomingdale High School: Britteny Hammack, Cameron Clark and Augusto Valazquez.

MOWW sponsors students for YLC Outstanding Graduate award

L to R: Jessica Langrud (Lennard HS), Ayrianna Woody (Lennard HS), Aaron Phillips (Lennard HS), Cameron Clark (Bloomingdale HS) and Brandy Gonzales (Riverview HS).

The five finalists for the Outstanding Graduate award at the Tallahassee Youth Leadership Conference (YLC). Cameron Clark (2nd from right) was selected by a panel of judges. Students from six Hillsborough county high schools, several Clearwater high schools, and several schools in the Florida panhandle attended the YLC. All of the finalists were sponsored by the Sun City Center Chapter of The Military Order of World Wars. Generous grants from the Community Foundation of Greater Sun City Center, the Interfaith Council of Sun City Center and the Retired Officer Corporation helped fund this project.

MFST presents awards to deserving JROTC students

The Military Family Support Trust (MFST) participated in an Award Ceremony on 9 May 2012 at Riverview High School in Riverview, FL, to honor outstanding JROTC students The Cadets who received medals, certificates and monetary awards were Sophomore Cadet Taren Harris; Freshman Cadet Matthew Tolbert; MFST President/CEO Don Schings; Senior Cadet Austin Hintze; and Junior Cadet Yliana Nieves. These awards are presented annually by the MFST to a Cadet in each class who has demonstrated outstanding military and scholastic achievements and leadership (Jr & Sr) as well as specific GPA and rankings within their class. MFST’s website is mobc-online.org.

Florida students receiving various amounts to help defray educational expenses included, left to right, Kathleen Kyle, Amanda Carl, Audrey Currier, Megan Smith and Jay Turner. Darrian Jones was also awarded a scholarship but was not present. In additional to these listed above, ten additional scholarships were awarded nationwide.

College-bound scholarship winners were recognized for the many achievements by the Military Family Support Trust (MFSTS). The awards ceremony was held in the auditorium at Freedom Plaza on 27th of April. The MFST was founded 21 years ago and is maintained with local donations.

CAPT Richard Petrucci USN (Ret.) addresses The Silver Osprey Squadron

CAPT Petrucci spoke at the monthly luncheon held on Friday, May 4 at the Freedom Plaza Club in Sun City Center. CAPT Petrucci explained the admissions policy of the United States Naval Academy. CAPT Petrucci’s own Naval Career is a very good example at to why a high school junior might want to receive a US Naval Academy education. CAPT Petrucci was actually prepared for two careers, one in Naval Leadership, and another in Engineering Management. His 25 year Naval Career gave him excellent training in operational management and his Naval Academy engineering degree provided the basis for his CAPT Petrucci twelve years of engineering management at Lockheed-Martin Company. While logging over 7500 active duty pilot hours, he also became a rated FAA Airline Transport Pilot. Since retirement from the Navy, CAPT Petrucci has been a US Naval Academy Blue and Gold Officer. These officers are located in every state and are very important in the admissions process for the Naval Academy. Over the years, CAPT Petrucci has counseled more than 150 Applicants. Two of his 2008 entering midshipmen, will be come ENSIGNS at the end of May 2012. CAPT Petrucci’s talk was the last for The Silver Osprey Squadron until this coming September. If you wish to be informed of future programs, please call CDR Roger Kennicutt, USN (Ret.) at 813-2603221 or email him at silverosprey@yahoo.com. To attend meetings, your only requirement is to have an interest in Naval Aviation.

Col David Pavey, USAFR, addresses MOAA. Story and photo by Frank Kepley

The May Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) meeting, held at the Sun City Center Atrium building on May 2nd, 2012, featured Colonel David P. Pavey USAFR. Col Pavey is commander of the 927th Air Refueling Wing, MacDill Air Force Base, FL. He is responsible for the organization, training, equipping, and worldwide readiness of a combined Reserve and civilian wing of approximately 800 people. The 927th Air Refueling Wing flies the KC-135R Stratotanker whose missions consist of inflight air refueling, cargo and passenger airlift, aeromedical evacuation, and supporting contingencies and humanitarian operations around the world. Colonel David P. Pavey In addition to discussing the Air Force tanker USAFR operations, Col. Pavey also discussed the effectiveness of remotely controlled aircraft maneuvers (cyber war) and the ongoing attempts of foreign individuals to disrupt these new methodologies, which are currently being used to wage combat operations. He also answered questions relative to the differences in missions of the reserve and active duty forces and the fact that they are slowly merging together.

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Military News MOWW Presents Detective Ronald Corr with Law and Order Award Photo by Frank Kepley

Major Ronald Hartley, HCSD Commander District IV; Natalie Corr; HCSD Detective Ronald “Dillon” Corr; and Lt Col Frank Zahrobsky.

The Military Order of the World Wars presented detective Ronald Corr with the 2012 MOWW Law and Order Award. The award was presented on Saturday, May 19th, at the Sun City Center Plaza Club during the MOWW Region VI Annual convention dinner. The award states in part “As a detective in 2009 you were a cofounder of the Copper Theft Intelligence Unit, a multi-jurisdictional group that tracts both metal theft and prevention and detection. You also concluded a money laundering investigation that resulted in the arrest of twelve suspects, seizure of several vehicles and money forfeiture. The forfeiture resulted in the HCSO and IRS being jointly awarded $3,500,000.” In addition, the award states that “you are recognized statewide for your keen grasp of theft rings.” Detective Corr is clearly a major asset to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.

The Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW) presented Frank Kepley, CAPT, USN (Ret) with the Patrick Henry Silver Medallion award for patriotic achievement. The award is MOWW’s second highest award and was presented at the Region VI Annual Convention, dinner, Saturday June 19th at the Sun City Center Plaza Club. The award cited his participation in the Military Officers Association, MOWW and the Military Family Support Trust where in each organization he serves as the Chief of Public Relations; ensuring that local community and national publications are kept informed of the veteran activities the various organizations are involved in. In that capacity, in addition to submitting news articles, he publishes a monthly newsletter and has created a MOWW web site.

MOWW Inducts Newly Elected Officers

The Military Order of the World Wars inducted their newly elected officers on Friday, May 19, 2012 at the Sun City Center Plaza Club during the MOWW Region VI 62nd Annual Convention dinner. Elected were from left, Lt Col James Warchol, Sr. Vice Commander; Col Roy Conklin, Jr. Vice Commander; Lt Col Charlie Conover, Adjutant; and Ms. Sheila Greason, Commander. Paid Advertisement

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NCWS Keeps On Giving

Jan Huber center, Assistant Chief, Public Relations for the Sun City Center Emergency Squad is pictured receiving checks totaling $2,006 from (L) Betty Uber, pianist for Nondenominational Christian Worship Services, and (R) Ev Villa, liturgist for NCWS. The donations were from the love offerings for the month of April. Assistant Chief Huber shared her appreciation to NCWS for their consistent yearly support, which will enable the squad to continue serving the residents of SCC 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. For more information regarding NCWS, the all-volunteer outreach Christian ministry, please call Jim Butner at 634-3114.

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Beth Israel Sisterhood

Spring has sprung, and summer is well on the way. It’s that time to plan vacations and summer events, but when you are relaxing in your lounge chair in the back yard, think ahead to the fall season and all that it brings. It may seem very early to think about autumn holidays, but Beth Israel Sisterhood of Sun City Center, wants to remind you about their Rosh Hashanah Gift Package that was so successful last year. Each gift pack contains an 8-ounce jar of kosher honey, with a signed gift card included. It is $10.00 each with proceeds going to Sisterhood. What a sweet way to celebrate with family and friends. You may contact Rochelle Lafer who will be accepting order right now! Her address is 2247 Oakley Green Drive, Sun City Center, Fl. 33573. Her phone number is 813-938-3824. The deadline for orders is Wednesday, July 25, so that the honey arrives in time for the holiday.

Mary and Martha House Visit

Metropolitan Ministries L to R: Alice Tolley, Gina Saxton, Mary Houston, Housing Service Manager of Mary and Martha House Jean Gaylord, Mission Board Chair Beverly Bassett, Beverly Majewski, Audrey Vietzke, and Paula Lickfeldt

Photo by Hazel Martin L to R: Moderator Anne Ginevan, Linda Shaw and Alice Tolley

May was Mission Month for the United Community Church, 1501 La Jolla Avenue and Assistant Administrative Director of Metropolitan Ministries; Linda Shaw shared news of the new Metropolitan Ministries Miracle Place. It is the new home on a ten-acre campus dedicated to providing answers for the poor and homeless families across the Tampa Bay region. Their mission is to care for the homeless through services that alleviate suffering, promote dignity, and instill self-sufficiency. Miracle Place will be the new home for hope. For further information, contact Metropolitan Ministries at 813-209-1000 or metromin.org.

Mother’s Day

Photo by Hazel Martin L to R: Jean Fortier, Helga Martin and Nancy Wyrick

Mother’s Day is always a joyful event at the United Community Church, 1501 La Jolla Avenue. The church was beautifully decorated and all the women received pink carnations. Everyone enjoyed the special table decorations and the coffee and delicious treats served following the service.

The Mission Board of the United Community Church, 1501 La Jolla Avenue visited the Mary and Martha House in Ruskin to present a check for $1700 to Housing Service Manager, Jean Gaylord. The group toured the emergency shelter where women and their children who are homeless or victims of abuse can stay. They are given the opportunity to stay in the shelter for a short period of time and then will move on to other housing. Fortunately, the families can move to the Mary and Martha Transitional Housing, Here they are given help with education and job training in order to become selfsufficient. They gain the ability to afford housing and support themselves and their children.

Scouts Move Forward at UMC

Alexander V e n t u r a , Troop 675 of the United Methodist Church of Sun City Center, is the first member of the Troop to earn the rank of Tenderfoot. The award was presented on April 30 by Troop Committee Chairperson Darryl VanderMolen with Alexander’s mother, Yolanda, and Scout Master Bruce Anderson looking on. Other members of the Troop and members of Cub Scout Pack 675 were present for the award ceremony. Troop 675 and Cub Scout Pack 675 meet on Monday evenings at 6:30 at the church. Boys, ages 6-11 are invited to join the Cub Scouts, and boys 11-18 are invited to join the Boy Scouts. For additional information about this and other events and activities at the United Church of Sun City Center, please contact Jeff Jordan, Director of Music and the Arts, at 813-634-2539.

Balm Baptist Church Youth Fund Raiser

The Balm Baptist Church, 15109 Balm Wimauma Road in Balm, will host a Spaghetti Dinner and Live Auction on Saturday, June 2 beginning at 6 pm. The dinner is dine in or carry out. Donations to support funding to send the church youth to summer camp will be requested. For more information please call (813) 641-3836.

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Presbyterians Comfort with Prayer Shawls

Eleonora Lvov To Perform Eleonora Lvov will be performing at Periodically, the women of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church St. John the Divine Episcopal Church get together and have a Prayer Shawl Knotting Bee. The at 1015 Del Webb Blvd in Sun City finished shawls are given to individuals who need comforting Center on June 10 at 7 p.m. Tickets at a time of sickness or low spirit. The recipients might be at are $10 and will be available at the home or in a nursing home, hospital, or hospice. Prayer shawls church office (above office) and at have been around for centuries and can be traced back to the door. Proceeds will benefit the a Jewish tradition. They became known as a church-related church mortgage fund. ministry in the U.S. in the 1990s. Women knit or weave prayers Eleonora Lvov, world acclaimed into the shawls as they are made. St. Andrew women have Russian virtuoso, plays the entire spectrum of music history been making shawls since 2009. – with the artist’s own personal impressions and historical There is no right or wrong way to use a prayer shawl. Some remarks. Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Impressionist eras wear it around their shoulders or heads, while others use them include the Greats of the Piano: Beethoven, Liszt, Chopin, on their laps. Prayer shawls are intended to bring comfort Rachmaninov, Albeniz, Ravel and Gershwin. Experience and to help the person focus on God. romance and poetry with this luminous, boldly emotive A Prayer Shawl Knotting Bee was held recently at the musician with staggering technique who emanates ardent church at 1239 Del Webb Boulevard West in Sun City Center. passion and spirituality through music. Pictured (left to right) in the back row, modeling some of the Eleonora Lvov has achieved worldwide acclaim as a piano shawls, are Mildred Burris, Barbara Riley, Teresa Sollenberger, virtuoso and popular recording artist. Winner of prestigious Renate Hayes, Jean Nelson, Shirli Kleiber, Rose Beckwith (co- International competitions, she performs widely as a soloist chairman), Dee Salmon, Audrey Premetz. Seated are Bobbi with major orchestras and in recitals throughout the US, Europe Curtis, Marge Yarger (co-chairman), Peggy Wiggins, and and Russia. She is a dynamic teacher of master classes and JoAlice Nieter. For more information, leave a message at music history and also conducts private lessons for all levels the church office for Marge Yarger at 813-634-1252. in her studio in Sarasota. http://www.eleonoralvov.com Article and Photo by Rosie Clifton

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A “Weigh” of Life - New TOPS Chapter FL 0845 TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter FL 0845 held their first annual installation of new officers and chapter recognition in the Jubilee I room in the South Club at Kings Point in Sun City Center. This three-month-old chapter continues to grow and flourish with the dedication to be a resource and support system for weight conscience individuals who seek to make healthy choices regarding weight loss and weight maintenance. It is proud of its total weight loss from January 5, 2012 to March 29, 2012 of 223.80 pounds! The following members were

installed as new officers: Barbara Floto: Leader Kathy Devine: Co-Leader Gerald Frey: Secretary Rose Mary Buch: Treasurer Completing the TOPS FL 0845 Board are Head Weight Recorder Sandra Frey and Assistant Weight Recorder James Subisaretta. KOPS (Keep off pounds sensibly) members Faye Young and Sue Alldredge officiated the installation of officers. Chapter recognitions were presented to charter members of the chapter as well as GETFIT (Good Exercise Tone/Trim Friends In TOPS) charter participants.

Best Losers for the quarter were: 1st place Diane Sewell, 2nd place Kathy McClannan, and 3rd place Francis Martin. Best losers for the month of March were 1st place Sina Paquette, 2nd place Wendy Kinka, and 3rd place Francis Martin. TOPS FL 0845 meets each week on Thursday with weigh-in 8:15 AM to 9:00 AM and meeting 9:00 AM -10:00 AM at the Kings Point South Club in Sun City Center in the Jubilee I Room. Guests are welcome to attend for one meeting before joining. This chapter encourages anyone who is interested to learn more

about us and our mission to please contact Barbara Floto 938-1046 or Kathy Devine 9381210. Please consider our “weigh” of life toward healthy and sensible choices a possibility for you!

Emergency Squad Addresses Community Concerns

The South Shore Coalition on Mental Health and Aging invited the Sun City Center Emergency Squad to speak at a meeting

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The Sawdust Engineers Contribute to Hope Fund

Members of the Board of The Hope Fund were recently invited to the Sawdust Engineers Club in Sun City Center to select educational toys made by club members to be used by the children who attend the afterschool and summer programs at Bethune Park in Wimauma. The Board members want to thank the Sawdust Engineers for their generosity. The educational toys will be enjoyed by many children as they learn and grow at Bethune Park where The Hope Fund, a nonprofit, all volunteer organization, sponsors mentoring and tutoring one hour per week, a Marathon Kids running program, art

classes, a reading program, and more. The Fund also runs an after-school snack program and provides scholarships to those families that cannot afford the cost of sending their children to the Park. The Hope Fund raises funds for their programs through contributions, Breakfast and Bingo fundraisers (The next one is Saturday, October 27th) and others, and through grants. For more information about The Hope Fund, to volunteer to work with the kids, or to make a tax deductible donation call Carla Miles at 634-4268, or check out the Fund’s website at www.thehope-fund.org.

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and boneless country ribs and serving them with baked beans, potato chips, soft drinks and water. The price for this terrific meal is TBD. Music by Tito and Debi will provide live and taped music starting around 7 PM and continuing through the display. “We’re the new kid on the block and want to help make the holiday memorable.” To watch the fireworks you will need to bring your own chairs or blankets. We want everyone to be comfortable and enjoy a special summertime tradition. Ann Marie Leblanc, who is heading the fireworks effort, said that this year’s display will cost around $21,000. That’s more than 2011 because “this year is bigger

and better.” Free glow necklaces will be available on-site while supplies last. A special thank you to both Minto Communities and Brandon Honda for stepping up as the primary funding source for this year’s fireworks display. Residents also contributed in a fund started last year.

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Solving the Great Vegetable Debate THE KITCHEN DIVA

By Angela Shelf Medearis There is some debate about whether cooked or raw vegetables are better for you. The short answer is -- don’t choose, have both! The case for cooking vegetables: Lycopene content in tomatoes is actually increased when tomatoes are cooked. Lycopene is a phytochemical that is responsible for the red color of the tomato. Studies have linked high lycopene intake with lower risk of cancer and heart attacks. It is a powerful antioxidant. Antioxidants help prevent or repair damage to body cells, which is important for decreasing the risk of cancer. They also are thought to improve immune function. Cooking carrots increases the beta carotene content. Beta carotene is an antioxidant that the body converts to vitamin A, another antioxidant. It also helps promote normal vision, protect from infection and regulate the immune system. There also might be additional antioxidant activity in cooked spinach, mushrooms, asparagus, cabbage and peppers. The cooking method found to be the best for preserving antioxidants was boiling or steaming. Frying is not recommended because the antioxidants get used up in the frying process. The case for eating raw vegtables: Sometimes raw vegetables are better. For example, polyphenols, which also are antioxidants, are lost when carrots are cooked. In broccoli, heat damages the enzyme myrosinase. Myrosinase breaks down compounds in broccoli to form another compound called sulforaphane,

MOMENTS IN TIME

The History Channel • On June 1, 1926, Norma Jeane Mortenson -- who will become known as the glamorous actress and sex symbol Marilyn Monroe -- is born in Los Angeles. During World War II, a photographer “discovered” the naturally photogenic Norma Jeane while she was working in a California munitions factory. • On May 29, 1932, the socalled Bonus Expeditionary Force, a group of 1,000 World War I veterans seeking cash payments for their veterans’ bonus certificates, arrive in Washington, D.C. One month later, that number had swelled to nearly 20,000 strong. • On June 3, 1956, Santa Cruz, Calif., authorities announced a total ban on rock and roll music at public gatherings. Just two weeks later, Time magazine reported on similar bans enacted in Asbury Park, N.J., and San Antonio, Texas. • On June 2, 1967, Capt. Howard Levy, 30, a dermatologist from Brooklyn, is convicted by a general court-martial of

which may kill precancerous cells. Vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant found in many of the vegetables mentioned, can be destroyed by heat. To get the best of both worlds and to put an end to the debate, it’s recommended that we alternate consumption of raw and cooked vegetables to get a variety of nutrients. This recipe for Rainbow Salad With Spicy Tomato Dressing contains both raw and cooked vegetables. There’s no debate -- this dish is great!

Rainbow Salad

This salad keeps well in the refrigerator and makes a delicious vegetarian lunch or a side dish for dinner. Use leftover cooked and re-heated vegetables, if desired, or select the vegetables of your choice for the raw ingredients. Cooked vegetables: •1/2 tablespoon salt for boiling water, plus 1/2 tablespoon for cold ice bath •1/2 pound green or white asparagus •1/2 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut in half •1 cup fresh or frozen corn •1/2 medium purple onion, thinly sliced •1 cup sweet peas, fresh or frozen •1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper •1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar Add salt to a large pot of water and bring to a boil. Wash, remove tough stalks on the asparagus and cut in half. Add all of the vegetables to the boiling water and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. To keep vegetables crunchy and colors bright, place vegetables in bowl filled with cold water and the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of the salt for 2 to 3 minutes. willfully disobeying orders. Levy had refused to provide basic instruction in skin disease to Green Beret medics, saying it would be used as a “tool of political persuasion” in Vietnam. He did 26 months hard labor and

Remove vegetables from the water and drain. Place in large salad bowl, toss with with pepper and vinegar, and set aside. Raw vegetables: •1 crown broccoli, leaves removed, cut into florets •1 cup baby carrots •6 radishes, trimmed, thinly sliced •1 cup, whole red or yellow cherry tomatoes, cut in half •1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar •1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Toss raw vegetables, vinegar and pepper. Combine with cooked vegetables. Sprinkle with fresh mint, parsley, basil and chervil, if desired. Serve with a drizzle of Spicy Tomato Dressing (recipe follows), if desired. Spicy Tomato Dressing: •3 large, ripe tomatoes •Juice of half a freshly squeezed lemon or lime •1/2 teaspoon sea salt •1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper •1 to 3 teaspoons hot sauce •2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil

1. Peel, seed and cut tomatoes into quarters. Using a food processer or blender, mix together tomatoes, juice, salt, pepper and hot sauce. With blender or processor on low, slowly add olive oil down the feeding tube until mixture thickens slightly and is well-combined. 2. Drizzle over salad. Serves 6 to 8. (Additional information provided by Tammy Roberts, MS, RD, LD, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist, Barton County, University of Missouri Extension.) Angela Shelf Medearis is known as The Kitchen Diva and is the executive producer and host of “The Kitchen Diva!” cooking show on HULU.com. Her new cookbook is “The Kitchen Diva’s Diabetic Cookbook.” Her new inspirational book is “Ten Ingredients for a Joyous Life and a Peaceful Home -- A Spiritual Memoir,” co-written with Pastor Salem Robinson, Jr. (www. dunnsmemorial.com). Visit her website at www.divapro.com. © 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Contract Bridge By Steve Becker THIRTEEN -- THE MAGIC NUMBER

ONCE IS ENOUGH

Bridge is an easy game to play well -- if you put your mind to it. For example, take this deal where South was in four spades and West led a heart. East won with the jack, cashed the ace, West discarding a diamond, and continued with the king. When declarer trumped with the eight, West overtrumped with the ten and shifted to a diamond, won by declarer with the king. South played the K-A of spades -both opponents following -- then cashed the ace of diamonds and led the jack of clubs. West covered with the king, taken by dummy’s ace, and declarer returned to his hand by ruffing

the ten of diamonds. Next came the four of clubs, and when West played the deuce, South successfully finessed dummy’s seven! Declarer then claimed the rest of the tricks, making four spades. How did South know he should finesse the seven on the second round of clubs? Was it just a lucky guess? Had he caught a glimpse of an opponent’s hand? The truth is that it was neither. It was really just a matter of counting up to 13. South learned at trick two that East had started with seven hearts. At trick six he learned that East had started with two spades. When he ruffed the diamond ten at trick nine, he learned that East had started with three diamonds. With 12 of East’s cards in three suits fully accounted for, it therefore followed that East had started with only one club. Finessing the seven of clubs was thus not as peculiar a play as it seemed. Observe that West could not have averted this outcome by playing the eight of clubs rather than the deuce at trick 10. In that case, declarer would have won with the ten, returned a spade to the jack and finessed the club seven at trick 12 to produce the same result. Indeed, West’s best chance was to play low on the deuce and hope South had not counted to 13. © 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

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• It was our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln, who made the following sage observation: “No matter how much cats fight, there always seem to be plenty of kittens.” •If you are a stay-at-home mom, you probably won’t be surprised by a recent study that found lower levels of stress in mothers who work outside the home than in those who stay with their kids all day. •George Reeves is best known for playing the title role in the 1950s TV show “Adventures of Superman.” The role was a risky one, though -- not in front of the camera, but during his numerous public appearances. It seems that fans wanted to test the strength of the Man of Steel, so they often kicked and punched him. At a 1953 appearance in Detroit, one boy pulled out his father’s loaded .45 Army Colt and aimed it at Reeves’ chest. By telling the boy that the bullets would bounce off his own chest and ricochet into the crowd, harming others, Reeves managed to get the boy to put the gun down. • Though unenforced (and likely unenforceable), there is a law on the books in Tennessee that bars atheists, preachers and duelists from holding elected office. •Are you lissotrichous? If you don’t have curls in your hair, you are. Of course, you may not be able to tell if you are atrichous (bald), a condition that may be caused by trichotillomania, the compulsion to pull out your own hair. • If you’ve been married for 40 years or more, you can be pretty confident that the union will last. Only 1 in every 1,000 marriages of such duration end in divorce. *** Thought for the Day: “I have only one superstition. I make sure I touch all the bases when I hit a home run.” -- Babe Ruth © 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

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WEEK OF MAY 28, 2012 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might have to turn your Arian charm up a few degrees if you hope to persuade that persistent pessimist to see the possibilities in your project. Whatever you do, don’t give up. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A “tip” about a co-worker’s “betrayal” might well raise the Bovine’s rage levels. But before charging into a confrontation, let an unbiased colleague do some fact checking. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Although a relationship still seems to be moving too slowly to suit your expectations, it’s best not to push it. Let it develop at its own pace. You’ll soon get news about a workplace change. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A continually changing personal situation makes you feel as if you’re riding an emotional roller coaster. But hold on tight; stability starts to set in early next week. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Believe it or not, someone might dare to say “No!” to the Regal One’s suggestion. But instead of being miffed, use this rebuff to recheck the proposition and, perhaps, make some changes. VIRGO (August 23 to Sept. 22) You might find it difficult to make a decision about a family matter. But delay can only lead to more problems. Seek out trusted counsel and then make that important decision. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to October 22) Concentrate your focus on what needs to be done, and avoid frittering away your energies on less-important pursuits. There’ll be time later for fun and games. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Although the conflicts seem to be letting up, you still need to be wary of being drawn into workplace intrigues. Plan a special weekend event for family and/or friends. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Your quick wit helps you work through an already difficult situation without creating more problems. Creative aspects begin to dominate by the week’s end. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Be patient. You’ll soon receive news about a project that means so much to you. Meanwhile, you might want to reconsider a suggestion you previously turned down. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) There are still some aspects about that new job offer you need to resolve. In the meantime, another possibility seems promising. Be sure to check that out as well. PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Opening up your emotional floodgates could leave you vulnerable to being hurt later on. Watch what you say, in order to avoid having your words come back to haunt you. BORN THIS WEEK: You’re usually the life of the party, which gets you on everyone’s invitation list. You also have a flair for politics. © 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

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