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Sun City Center August 2015 - ISSUE #84
...an official publication of the Sun City Center Community Association
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.
Linda Vancura and 3-year-old, granddaughter, Jenna.
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SCHEDULE
August 6 Lawn Concert (w/Kevin Brooks) Band Stand – 4 to 6 p.m. 12 Board Meeting Rollins Theater – 9 a.m. September 9 Board Meeting Rollins Theater – 9 a.m. 15 Community Leaders Meeting Florida Room – 9 a.m. 24 Budget Review Florida Room – 9 a.m. 28 CO-AP Meeting Caper Room – 2 p.m. Agendas for monthly Board Meetings will be posted on Official Bulletin Boards the Friday before and on CA website (suncitycenter.org – under “Association”). They will also be sent via “What’s New in the CA” email.
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.
Four time, double shift volunteer, Dee Kelly, always serving with a smile.
Cathy Katz and Al Jupiter were two of several volunteers who provided music throughout the morning.
Brothers Erwin and Carl Hansen, clearly enjoying breakfast.
After serving our country, retired Army officer, Ed Dowdy, was busy once again serving pancakes.
First time volunteer, Carol Zeller, whipping up pancake batter.
More pictues on page 5.
Sun City Center Author Meet and Greet
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
John Bowker
Bob Sanchez
H. Spencer Faircloth and E. Adam Porter co-authored From Watermelon Inspector to the White House.
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 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 See Author on page 2.
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Rev. Betty Beach Connell
Alvin Bojar
On the Inside Arts & Entertainment...........15 & 16 CARE.....................................................30 Club News................................. 11 -14 Crossword..........................................31 CryptoQuote.....................................31 Faith & Service........................28 & 29 Fraud Forum ....................................... 7 Golf.............................................. 20 - 22 Library Update.................................... 3 Meet your Neighbor(s).................... 6
Military................................................27 Newcomers.......................................... 2 Poem ..................................................... 8 President’s Report............................. 3 Solutions ............................................21 Sudoku................................................31 Travel ...................................................17 Where Will You Take The SCC Story?..................................26
Charlotte J. Knaub
Carol Oschmann
Did You Know?
There are about 80 ponds and lakes in Sun City Center. The largest is 54-acre North Lake, between Del Webb W. and Pebble Beach N. The next two largest (about half that size) are Middle Lake and Simmons Lake, followed by South Lake and Swan Lake. Note: Heard something recently that might be of interest for this feature? Send your suggestions to hodgespress@ gmail.com.