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August, 2015
The Big Bang - July 4th Celebrations
By Kai Rambow Enthusiasm was high for this year’s July 4th celebrations. Ken Andersen, Korea veteran, arrived with his wife, Linda, at 6 a.m. – one hour before the annual July 4th pancake breakfast opened. If you think they beat many of the volunteers, you’d be mistaken. The day before, over 40 volunteers showed up at 11 a.m. to set up the kitchen and decorated the tables in red, white and blue. On event day over 150 volunteers served over 1,250 people in one of the best attended breakfasts. The abundance of smiles indicated attendees and volunteers alike had a great time. This was the precursor to the big show, the evening fireworks. The evening activities were even more spectacular. Once again volunteers made a difference, although not as obvious. Members of the Amateur Radio club were placed in key areas to call for assistance, if needed. An Emergency Squad ambulance
was discreetly nearby, in case it was needed. Construction last year resulted in fireworks being cancelled, so anticipation was high, replaced by anxiety about the weather. Would the show go on? The fireworks started a few minutes early and viewers were treated to a double show. In between fireworks, lightning danced horizontally in the background – and fortunately, no rain.
Linda Vancura and 3-yearold, granddaughter, Jenna.
Cathy Katz and Al Jupiter were two of several volunteers who provided music throughout the morning.
Brothers Erwin and Carl Hansen, clearly enjoying breakfast.
Sun City Center Author Meet and Greet
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By Uta Kuhn w/Ima Ritter There are eight million stories in Sun City Center. Just ask any of the prolific authors in town, and they will be happy to tell you a tale. On Friday August 7 you will be able to meet them, chat about their books and pick up some great summer reading... signed by the author. The event is open to all residents of SCC/KP at no charge. The 1st Official SCC Author Meet & Greet will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Community Activity Room at JSA Medical Group, 787 Cortaro Drive in Sun City Center (behind the Burger King and Taco Bell on 674). Genres represented include military history, mystery, romance, inspirational nonfiction, humor, poetry and much more. No matter what you like to read, you are sure to find a book or three to love here! Here is just a sampling of the authors confirmed for the event. H. Spencer Faircloth and E. Adam Porter co-authored From Watermelon Inspector to the White House. Beacon Reviews the book, a memoir of Faircloth’s remarkable life, “a ticket on a time machine with stops at many of Scan the code with your Smart Phone to find us online at www. NewsOfKingsPoint.com
H. Spencer Faircloth and E. Adam Porter co-authored From Watermelon Inspector to the White House.
the most important moments of the twentieth century … and a fresh, first-hand perspective on the people and events that shaped the American Century.” Faircloth’s 24-year career in the USAF would take him from his humble beginnings in rural Georgia to the hallowed halls of the White House. After retiring from military service, Spencer worked in real estate before moving to Sun City Center where he spent 18 years as First VP and Trust Officer at Sun Trust Bank. Porter got his first professional byline at the age of 20 and has been writing professionally every since. He currently serves as the
Editor in Chief of News of Sun City Center and News of Kings Point. John Bowker is the author of History of Sun City Center, a collection of stories about the 50-year development of this remarkable community. Shortly after moving here in 1991 with his wife Linda, Bowker attended a meeting of a weekly lecture program hosted by resident Phil Lange. After hearing from the speaker
that day who had prepared the land here for streets and homes 30 years earlier, John asked if any of it was written down. Lange came over to him with a full packing box and said “it’s all in here --YOU write it.” 20 years later (in 2011), he did. Rev. Betty Beach Connell is a retired pastoral minister in the United Methodist Church. Born and raised in New York State, Betty served c h u r c h e s in the New York Annual Conference for 28 years. Her book, Embracing the Call, is the true story of what can happen when an imperfect woman discovers a perfectly gracious God. From her idyllic early life in rural New York, to her troubled teens and the young love that nearly destroyed her, Betty’s journey to the Lord is one any woman can relate to. It is the unvarnished truth confessed by a dear friend, a tale of human limitations and God’s limitless grace. Continued on Page 3
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Editor’s Corner........................ 2 Golf................................ 20 - 22 33573................................. 6 - 8 Care ..................................... 23 Faith in Fitness...................... 11 Arts & Entertainment.... 24 & 25 Club News..................... 12 - 15 Faith.............................. 26 & 27 Travel ................................... 16 Military.................................. 28 Contract Bridge................... 29 Fraud Forum......................... 17 Crossword & Sudoku........... 29 Solutions to Puzzles.............. 31