july news of scc

The News of July 2010 - ISSUE #24

...an official publication of the Community Association

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July Dates to Put on Your Calendar

CA Board Meeting

14th

9 a.m.

Rollins Theater

4th of July

Pool Party

Celebrating Independence Day. Children’s pool hours extended from 3 p.m. ‘til dusk.

Softball club will be offering food for sale.

Music by Fred Campbell.

On the Inside CA President’s Report.. 2 CA Schedule................. 2 CARE......................... 19 Club Happenings.10-13+ Consumer Affairs........ 17 Crossword.................... 9 CryptoQuote............... 17 Deputy Chris................. 8 Entertainment Corner... 3 Golf............................. 20 Military Affairs........ 14-15 Movies........................ 23 Newcomers................ 23 Sudoku....................... 19 We Want to Know......... 3

Welcome Minto!

By Judy Stimson On June 9, in the most highly attended CA Board meeting in at least the last eight years, executives from Minto Communities, LLC explained their June 22 purchase of residential-zoned lots from WCI and the plans for the future.

As background, Minto was founded in 1955, is a privatelyowned property development company based in Ottawa (capital of Canada), and is run by the Greenberg family. After building 5K homes in Ottawa during their first 10 years of operation, they pursued commercial development during the 1970s, entered the Florida market in 1978, and built in Toronto during the 1980s.

The last roughly 30 years in Florida have been concentrated on building 20K homes on the east coast from the Port St. Lucie area south to Ft. Lauderdale. A couple of years ago Mike Belmont, Executive Vice President, and Bill Bullock, Vice President, were brought in to run the newly-formed We s t C e n t r a l F l o r i d a Division focused on Orlando, Tampa and Sarasota. Mike and Bill reside in Tampa, and both were on hand for the presentation and answered a number of questions from the audience and CA Board.

To be clear, Minto is NOT buying the golf courses and amenities WCI has for sale and that are undergoing a separate bid and due diligence process. Minto IS buying the undeveloped residential-zoned lots that exist in the Kings Point and Renaissance areas, including the Ben Sutton Golf School.

The plan for Kings Point is to develop two-unit villas in the $150K to $200K range.

The plan for Renaissance is to build single-family homes in the $180K to $300K+ range. The lease on the Ben Sutton Golf School expires in August and will not be renewed, and what will be built there in an estimated three to five years is undetermined, but the higher eight units per acre

PHOTOS BY JUDY STIMSON

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Bill Bullock Vice President density allowed suggests two-unit villas there.

The start-up plan is fairly aggressive. Minto is using the same Engineer of Record as WCI. They have leased the closed WCI sales center and will reopen it in September/October, will start building models in August/September, and plan to have models available for showing in December 2010.

There will be a mixture of models, homes built on speculation, and homes built to order. Building will start in the southeast corner of Renaissance (by U.S. 301); specifically, Units 271, then 276, then 272. There are around 200 lots that already have infrastructure, and those will be built out first. In an estimated 18 months, new infrastructure will need to be built for the remaining 600 to 800 lots. There is a strong commitment to keep the same external look and feel of the existing community from architecture, color and landscaping standpoints.

Beyond building, Minto plans to abide by the 1984 Agreement with the CA, and all new residents will still be required to be members of the CA, members of the Renaissance Club, and contribute to the Master Beautification Corp. Further, Minto plans to pay the extra 10% WCI is currently paying into the Master Beautification Corp., plus spearhead plans to change the structure so everybody pays their fair share – businesses and nonpaying residents that all use and benefit from SR674. Minto also plans to maintain North and South Pebble Beach Blvd. and do a sprucing up sweep-through of landscaping, painting and signage.

from U.S. 301, which is an ongoing resident concern. Homes and the area will also be marketed, and Minto plans to work closely with the CA and its PR Committee on this and other issues and planning. Minto stated that what makes this community successful and the residents satisfied are Michael J. Belmont also clearly good for Executive Vice President sales, so everybody wins. History has Other resident concerns shown that 74% of sales in addressed include removing abandoned concrete slabs the area come from referrals, that were poured for houses so it is in everybody’s best that w e r e n e v e r b u i l t , interest to have positive maintaining an emergency- referrals.

You can check out only (versus open) access to U.S. 301 from Renaissance, Minto’s other communities and utilizing the construction (e.g., Buena Vida, Olympia, access by the Maintenance Portosol, Villas by the Sea, Building that was secured Grand Hampton, Lakewood with a five-year lease. A new Ranch, FishHawk Ranch and concern brought to Minto’s Perico Island), and find out attention that they agreed to more information on Minto address is noise abatement by visiting www.MintoFLA. com.

Governor Crist Provides Relief to Homeowners Affected by Chinese Drywall

~ Signs legislation requiring assessed value adjustment of properties adversely affected by Chinese drywall ~ TALLAHASSEE - Governor Charlie Crist signed House Bill 965, relating to real estate property assessment.

Properties impacted by imported or domestic drywall are now eligible for an adjustment of the assessed value by a property appraiser.

The bill applies to the 2010 and subsequent assessment rolls and is repealed on July 1, 2017, unless reviewed and reenacted by the Legislature.

“The homeowners that have been affected by Chinese drywall deserve our unwavering assistance and support. Through no fault of their own, their property values have been impacted, and this legislation is one bold step we can take to protect their investment,” said Governor Crist. “My administration will continue to work with our federal partners to help rectify, not only the property damage caused by defective drywall, but also the possible health conseq u e n c e s a s w e l l .

I want to thank sponsors Senators Crist and Storms, Representatives McKeel and Abruzzo, and the many members of the Legislature who worked hard for the People on this bill.”

House Bill 965 requires Property Appraisers to adjust the assessed value of single-family residential properties adversely affected by imported or domestic drywall. To qualify for an adjustment, a property must have imported or domestic drywall that has had a significant negative impact on the property’s just value and the purchaser was unaware of the presence of the defective drywall at the time of purchase.

If the building cannot be used without remediation to bring the property up to current building standards, then the property appraiser must assess the value of the building at $0.

See Drywall on Page 22

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The News of Sun City Center

From the Desk of

President Ed Barnes As I have said in the past we are in for a lot of change this coming year and here are the most current changes.

New Player in Town This month starts a new era for Sun City Center. For the first time in many years we will have a new developer – Minto, a Canadian developer with strong roots in Florida. Many of you attended the June 9 Board of Directors Meeting to hear the Minto representative speak about his company and its plans for Sun City Center. I am very encouraged at what they had to say concerning why they bought the development land and the future of our community. It is very unfortunate that over the past several years WCI has done so little to promote the growth and image of Sun City Center.

With the entrance of Minto, I am very hopeful that they can get us back on track and stimulate a new positive image for Sun City Center.

As we all know, Sun City Center is the “best deal” anywhere! Where else could you go where you get access to first-class amenities and facilities for far less than an annual membership to a YMCA? For what we pay for dues, we get a tremendous number of benefits and we need the rest of the world to know that. I am hopeful that Minto will promote that image by advertising our many positive features, promoting and fostering good community relations here in Sun City Center. With the arrival of our 50th anniversary and a new developer, there is a wonderful opportunity for all of us to work together to revitalize Sun City Center for the next 50 years.

Golf Courses The second big change that will be coming about this summer will be the change in the golf course ownership. While the actual proposal process is ongoing, I am led to believe that WCI has several offers to buy all seven golf courses. It appears that the process will be for WCI to select two or perhaps three offers and then have the bidders submit best and final offers. Of these best and final offers, WCI will select what they perceive to be the best offer and commence a “due diligence”

process. The due diligence process is likely to take a couple of months with the final closing sometime in or around August.

The key to the future of the golf courses is public play. We have seen a lot of evidence that suggests there are not enough golfers in SCC (including Kings Point) to support seven golf courses, or even six courses if you exclude the North Lakes course, without public play.

Public play currently exists on Sandpiper only due to the shortterm agreement made by the CA Board of Directors and WCI. So any future purchase that includes Sandpiper will require a waiver to the 1984 Agreement to sustain public play. Your Board of Directors is in the process of formulating a position on what the membership might receive if we should grant some type of waiver or change to the 1984 Agreement. This will be a negotiation with the new buyer and not WCI. Foreclosures As I reported to you last month, we have a new process designed to collect membership dues from members who are long-term delinquents. We have started the foreclosure process on the second house that has not paid dues since 2000. The owner is a snowbird who thinks he doesn’t have to pay dues because he is only in Sun City Center a few months of the year. The first foreclosure was very successful with the owner paying all back dues and penalties and also the filing and legal fees.

I have no desire to get into the real estate business, but we are going to do what it takes to collect the membership fees owed to the Community Association. My plan is to repeat this foreclosure process until we get what is legally and ethically due the Community Association. To those members who have not paid dues for several years, you can save yourself legal fees by paying your past dues now.

From the Desk of

Director Al Alderman

I would like to thank the clubs who have complied with CA requirements of submitting their membership list with the CA numbers.

There are a couple of clubs that didn’t comply so we are looking to see if they are still in existence. We are working on compiling the data into the computer to see the requirements we might need in the future use of the campus.

On another subject, we want to bring to the attention of the clubs: anyone who hires a consultant for art, dancing instruction, etc. must have a contract. We have a sample copy of a contract in our policy manual available in the office. But more important, the money paid to these consultants through the clubs must be reported to IRS if the sum is greater than $600 a year. Any funds collected from members to offset the cost of the course must go through the club’s treasury to comply with the IRS. The CA office will help the clubs to fill out the proper forms. If this is not followed, our CA 501(c)3 status could be put into jeopardy. The impact of this is very important to follow.

July 2010

Donations from Clubs Recognized at the June 9, 2010 Board Meeting:

Name Amount Aquasizers $178 Horseshoe Pitchers $250 Knights of Columbus $250 Moon Glow Ballroom Dance Club $50 Pickleball Club $5,000

RV Club $1,502 Tennis Association $10,000

SCC Woman’s Club $1,100

Applied to Club’s purchase of a storage bin Donation - Funfest Donation - Hardship Fund Donation – Operations Fund Club’s share for new Lights at Pickleball Courts Club’s purchase of a shed Club’s share of maintaining Tennis Courts in 2010 Donation to Library (proceeds from FunFest)

CA Clubs and the CA Website Is your club listed properly on the CA website? All club presidents are asked to check their club information shown on the website and to pass along all corrections to Becky at the CA Office. Her email is sccboard@ suncitycenter.org.

CA 4th of July Picnic 4 to 7 p.m. at the Outdoor Pool (In case of bad weather, it will be moved to the Florida Room.)

Music by Fred Campbell Food to be sold by the Softball Club. Bring your own utensils, plastic only please!

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SCHEDULE July 5 Office/Library Closed Facilities Open 7 Board Workshop Board Room – 9 a.m.

14 Board Meeting Rollins Theater – 9 a.m.

August 4 Board Workshop Board Room – 9 a.m.

11 Board Meeting Rollins Theater – 9 a.m.

The Community Leaders and CO-AP meetings will not be held in July or August.

Welcome Newcomers will not be held in July or August.

Proposed agendas for monthly Board Meetings are discussed at the Board Workshops and posted on Official Bulletin Boards the Friday before.

They will also be posted on our website (suncitycenter.org – under “Association.”)

Every Wednesday: Orientation for new members in the Board Room starting at 1 p.m.

The NEWS of Sun City Center A publication of the SCC Community Association 1009 N. Pebble Beach Blvd.

Sun City Center, FL 33573 813-633-3500 News Office: 813-642-2070 (located at 960A Old Town Hall) Editor-in-Chief: Karen Jones sccnews@verizon.net Reporters: John Bowker, Phyllis Hodges, Uta Kuhn, Judy Stimson Contributors: CA Board of Directors and Staff, Linda Bowker, John McRee, Susan Muise, Lyn Reitz, Judy Schings Photographer: Judy Stimson CA Board Liaison: Ann Marie Leblanc Advertising: John Wolf newsofsccads@gmail.com 813-938-8721 Publisher: Sun City Center Community Association Monthly deadline:

15th of each month Advertising: The NEWS is not liable for errors in advertising; it does not endorse and cannot verify the accuracy of representations made by advertisers who are solely responsible for advertisement contents.

The NEWS welcomes announcements, articles, photos and stories about our community.

July 2010

The News of Sun City Center

Membership Directory Corrections*

From the Desk of

Director Ann Marie Leblanc As we look at the many festivities being planned for the 50-year celebration of the founding of Sun City Center, I find myself feeling very humbled, and at times overwhelmed, by the chairmanship of this event. When I think of all the planned activities: parade, antique car show, exercise month, constitution week, Del Webb’s birthday party, antique appraisals, golf tournaments, picnic, slide show, variety show, breakfasts, etc., etc., etc., I find myself smiling. We are going to enjoy so many things! All because of, and for, YOU. We will have a new builder, the golf course problems will be getting resolved, and we will have such great fun enjoying a new era. In this second half century, Sun City Center is going to come alive again with so many pleasant things we can do and simply enjoy. Be a part of it. You will enjoy the activities more if you are doing your share to make them happen. It is easy to complain, but it takes only a little action to help bring them about.

It seems I am always coming to you, the membership, with a plea for help, and this time is no different. As chairman of this event, I am looking at 12 months of fun and festivities.

We are now at the point where we have almost all of the activities planned and ready to go.

While many of you have signed the volunteer list in the Atrium, I am in need of many more people to help with various one-day or half-day events. Those who have signed can expect calls. Before I can make some

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of the events happen, I need to raise 38 Karl R. Buffington, 813-431-5444 money. The first activity to help with 46 Cosmo DeLia, 813-938-3398 this will be a pancake/egg breakfast Robert & Dolores Friedman, 813-634-7726 on September 25 this year–just two 53 69 Judy Lamb, 810-658-4811 months from now. While we are not Robert & Mary Ann Pasquarello, 813-505-7430 going to do the whole thing we do for 84 the Holiday Walk each December, 85 Larry C. Piechoski, 813-777-5307 we will need volunteers for cooking 103 Judy Warfield, 813-634-9893 eggs, flipping pancakes, busing tables, serving coffee and juice or *A table showing all reported additions and corrections is shown at www. just plain coming. If you can find the mysuncitycenter.org. Click on “Membership Directory.” time to help with this, just give me a call at the CA office (633-3500) and give me the good news. I promise to call you back if you leave a message and I am not in the office at that time.

Soon we will be setting up the many events that will need volunteers to make them work. As soon as we have a definite plan of needs, I will be calling all those who have volunteered. And speaking of volunteers, we need them to take the 50/50 tickets to various events on campus. The sooner we raise $5,000, the sooner some people will receive cash prizes. Anyone who can give a few hours to help out, please call Theresa Phillips (633-1979). She will be very grateful.

When you receive a letter to help Irene Glow, Librarian, is shown (left) accepting a check from Ed Barnes us by becoming a Proud Sponsor, please give it some thought. These (center), CA President, as Helen Zeiders, FunFest Flea Market Chairman donations will make it possible for looks on. The Woman’s Club presented the check in the amount of $1,100. all of the planned events to become a This represents the proceeds from the Flea Market the club managed at reality. You have never let me down FunFest. The funds are to be used for the Sun City Center Library. Photo in the past three years, and I know provided by Nancy Russell.

I can count on all of you again this time.

Photo Needed for Pool Mural I love each of you and Sun City Would you like to see your favorite photo displayed on the wall of the Center. It is a wonderful place in Exercise Pool? which to retire!

A new mural is planned for the front (north) wall of the Exercise Pool.

Interested parties may submit a color photo of their favorite landscape or a photo of a local view–lake, beach, golf course, etc. No people can be in the photo. Photos must be your own work and you must hold the copyright.

Usage of the copyright must be assigned to the Sun City Center Association for printing and display.

CA Contact Information The selected photo must be of excellent quality and on a digital media Phone: 633-3500 (disk 1 to 5+ mgs). Digital quality is necessary because of the enlargement Email: sccboard@suncitycenter.org size (7’ X 24’) of the final print. Photos will be reviewed by the Joint Project Web Site: suncitycenter.org Office (JPO) committee, and a selected print or prints will be used for the mural and displayed in the pool area.

We Want to Know!!!

Printed photographs should be mailed to: 206 Grayson Ct., Sun City Center, FL 33573, or delivered to the CA office on N. Pebble Beach Blvd.

Submitted photos will not be returned unless a stamped self-addressed envelope is enclosed with photos.

For additional information call John McRee at 634-5956.

(Answers to frequently asked questions at the CA)

By Susan Muise

“How should I properly dispose of my tattered American Flag?”

US Flag Code, Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 8(k) states: “The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.” It also says that this is a problem for many communities because the community often doesn’t have the facilities or the knowledge to properly burn them.

Once again, Sun City Center to the rescue! We are fortunate to have all the military organizations right here in town. The CA Office collects old flags for VFW Post # 1288 who distributes them to the local Boy Scout troop. The scouts perform the proper ceremonies on their monthly camping trips, taking each flag apart and burning the parts in the proper order.

Please take a look at your flag to see if it needs mending or laundering.

If it needs to be retired, drop it off at the CA Office between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. so that its final rest may be with the dignity that it deserves.

ENTERTAINMENT CORNER

JULY 4: POOLSIDE/COURTYARD PARTY: Join in the fun, 4-7 p.m. Music by Fred Campbell. Food available for purchase by SCC Softball Club (hot dog plate $3; soft drinks $1; ice cream treats $1).

Plastic only please. Extended pool hours for children: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3 p.m.-Dusk.

JULY 18: SUMMER CELEBRATION CONCERT: “Summer Celebration” will be held Sunday, July 18, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. at Community Hall in Sun City Center. The Sarasota Concert Band will play songs made popular by Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass and from Wizard of Oz, Wicked, Pirates of the Caribbean, Les Miserables and more. Open to public. Tickets on sale at Community Assn. $13/person or $15 at the door. Reserved seats.

SEPTEMBER 19: HERALDS OF HARMONY: The Tampa Bay Heralds of Harmony Championship 50-man Show Chorus (plus Ladybug, a women’s quartet and recent Florida medalist) will perform at Community Hall, Sunday, September 19, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale August 2 (9 a.m.-noon) at the Community Association Office. $15/ person in advance or $18 at the door. Reserved seats. Open to public.

–Questions? Judy Schings (813) 642-2001

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HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!

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1520 DANBURY DR. $134,900

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2015 Sifield Greens Way

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628 Masterpiece Dr.

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Melbourne-Updated, new landscaping

2315 Lyndhurst Dr.

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833 Manchester Woods Dr. 2/2 $ 114,000

Cornell-Florida room, very large kitchen

2014 East View Dr.

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Exp. Atrium-Water,split bdrm plan

337 Green Manor Dr.

Dedham-Remodeled kitchen,new roof ‘09

1916 East View Dr.

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Villager-Water view,pool,split bdrm plan

2415 Nantucket Field Way 2/2 $ 109,900

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2003 Wedge Ct.

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Islander-Water,Caloosa Country Club

1933 Grand Cypress

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Gardenia-Roof ’10, glass enclosed lanai

10905 Hoffner Edge Dr.

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11553 Captiva Kay Dr.

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Located on pond, lrg upgraded kitchen

1615 Oracle Dr.

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Miller Home-Pool, greatroom floorplan

712 Riviera Dr.

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DW37-New roof ’08, new a/c unit

1509 Bunker Hill Dr.

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DW54-Lake view, exercise pool home

1761 Atrium Dr.

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Somerset I-Furnished, many upgrades

1939 Sterling Glen Ct.

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Plumeria-Golf Course & Pond, open plan

818 Oakmont Ave.

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DW37-roof and CHA ’08, screen porch

1701 Wolf Laurel Dr.

3/2 $169,900

Tradewinds-Golf Course, updated kit

2507 Lambdin Dr.

2/2 $ 84,900

Sunrise-completely renovated,replumbed

2020 El Rancho Dr.

3/2.5 $157,000

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13011 Sea Pines Way

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Beautiful home w/large patio, hot tub

2005 Heathfield Cr.

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Brentwood II-Upgrades, new kitchen

1502 Bunker Hill Dr.

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211 Glenellen Pl.

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1814 Nantucket Dr.

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Oxford-Furnished, screened lanai w/view

1611 Bentwood Dr.

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702 Brockton Pl. E.

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1716 Danbury Dr.

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On Water-updated/upgraded kitchen

207 Islip Way

2/1.5 $ 59,900

Keystone-Priced to Sell! Great location!

842 McCallister Ave.

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1801 Bedford Ln. B38

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644 Masterpiece Dr.

2/2 $127,000

Melbourne-park-like view,encl lanai

2248 Greenhaven Dr.

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1207 Wild Feather Ln.

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1902 Dandridge D21

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641 Ft. Duquesna

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401 De Grasse Pl. #5

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July 2010

The News of Sun City Center

Parade Will Kick Off 50th Anniversary Celebration

By Phyllis Hodges Ann Marie Leblanc, chair of the 50th Anniversary Celebration has a goal. She wants all the events in the yearlong program to be self-supporting and for general celebration expenses to be covered by fundraising and sponsorships.

Fundraising started with raffle ticket sales in the Atrium a few months ago—and is continuing, with sales now almost at the halfway mark of $2,500. Ticket holders won’t have to wait until the celebration begins next May, however. A specific drawing date is yet to be determined, but it is expected to be at the first big Community Association event after the $5,000 goal is reached. That could be later this year when members gather for a membership meeting, to meet board candidates, etc.

Other fundraisers include the sale of commemorative merchandise and several breakfasts, one of which is the Holiday Walk breakfast in December. “Getting together over a meal is a popular way for residents to mingle and support a good cause as well,” she said.

Leblanc expects sponsorships to provide the lion’s share of funds needed for expenses throughout the year from May 2011 through April 2012. Letters will soon be mailed to businesses and organizations advising them of the opportunity to become a “Proud Sponsor” ($50 and up), and some contributors have already stepped forward. Of course, donations either by individuals or organizations of less than $50 will also be appreciated.

Checks should be payable to Sun City Center Community Association (noted for Anniversary Sponsor Program) and mailed to or dropped off at the SCC Community Association office at 1009 N. Pebble Beach Blvd.

Proud Sponsors will receive a sponsor decal. All contributor names will be listed in a 50th Anniversary Celebration magazine. Current plans call for distribution to every member residence.

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By Phyllis Hodges It’s easy to get caught up in the enthusiasm of Roxann Seeley, committee chair for the group planning the parade to kick off SCC’s year-long 50th anniversary celebration on May 10, 2011. With each acceptance of an invitation to be included, she and her committee get more excited. They can visualize something really special for Sun City Center’s history book and are proud to be a part of making it happen.

“The best of Sun City Center will be represented in this celebration parade,” Seeley says. “Dignitaries, clubs, businesses, local social and service organizations, etc. will be joining to show their support with music, laughter and fun.”

The route being considered at this time is about two miles and is expected to include portions of Pebble Beach North, Valley Forge, La Jolla and Cherry Hills. Seeley said the exact route isn’t finalized as it must be coordinated with county officials.

Right now, the committee has (L to R) Pam Treadwell, Margaret an immediate need—convertibles Kuss, Roxann Seeley (standing), (with drivers) to carry some parade Dolores Whitfield and Uta Kuhn are members of the 50th Anniversary participants. Dolores Whitfield is Parade Committee. fielding calls from volunteers for that and encourages anyone who can help to contact her at 642-9156. If you want to explore other participation opportunities, call Roxann Seeley at 746-1350.

Whether you plan to participate or enjoy the fun from the sidelines, don’t miss out! Mark the date and time on your calendar now—Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at 10 a.m.

GEORGE SEELEY PHOTO

50th Anniversary Celebration to be Self-Supporting

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Aston Gardens Puts on Its Public Face Simple Ways to be Healthy and Happy.”

Each of the attendees was given a 30-second opportunity to share information about their organization. These connections serve as encouragement to utilize services available in the area.

At the same time, the attendees—most of them under 55—are exposed to both Aston Gardens and the SCC community. That’s a benefit to the area in general because Shannon Letteer, Director of Community all these people have Relations, talks with some of the 35 attendees at family and friends the June 15 Breakfast Connections. who should know Sun City Center. She takes her job about Sun City Center and the active seriously, which is, as she describes lifestyle it represents. it, to “put a public face on Aston “I believe in what I am Gardens.” Supporting her efforts promoting,” Letteer says. “People is management’s desire to be a often say to me that they love Aston good corporate citizen since all the Gardens, but they’re just not ready to SCC Aston Gardens residents are live there yet. I always smile and tell Community Association members. them that living at Aston Gardens is One way she accomplishes not a NEED; it’s choosing a lifestyle. that is through public events. For When I came to SCC, not knowing example, Breakfast Connections is what to expect from the community, an open monthly gathering (third I quickly realized that everyone I Tuesday) of area professionals who meet welcomes me with open arms share breakfast and business cards. and helps me with whatever I need.”

There is a speaker each month, too; Now, that’s the Sun City Center in June, Grace Terry presented “10 lifestyle!

Security Patrol Sponsors Reception for Community Resource Officers

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PHYLLIS HODGES PHOTO

By Phyllis Hodges Shannon Letteer is Director of Community Relations at Aston Gardens, an independent senior living community in the heart of

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A party on June 1 at the SCC Security Patrol office gave residents an opportunity to say hello to Chris Girard (L), the new Community Resource Deputy for the Sun City Center area. Rob Thornton has held that position for the past seven years.

Well wishers line up to say thanks to Rob Thornton who has moved to a new position in the street crimes unit of the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.

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So You’re Ready for a Hurricane…

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But, What About After The Storm?

By John Bowker We have all read, heard or seen on TV about the things we should be doing right now to prepare ourselves for a major storm or other natural disaster. Those things should be done right now before any danger alert has been sounded.

But then, what if a storm really comes?

Sun City Center is not an Evacuation Zone

First, let’s be clear: if the wind reaches 35 miles an hour, there probably will be no one to help you.

There is no way to control a stretcher or gurney in that kind of wind, golf carts are unmanageable I’m told, and you can be blown off your feet by the occasional stronger gusts in such storms. So please be prepared to stay home; Sun City Center is not in an evacuation zone, so just stay put in the inside room you have set up for this purpose.

But once the wind dies down, the county agencies take over. A deputy sheriff and other county inspectors are responsible for an initial assessment of damage and can move quickly where severe need for disaster recovery is found. They may be joined by local, state and even federal inspectors so all the recovery actions are coordinated. Building, street inspection and maintenance are the first operations the county must undertake following a storm.

If tree limbs or roof shingles (with nails) are in the street, it may make the road impassable to get from your house or to a store or even to the hospital. In some parts of Sun City Center, live electrical wires may be on or near the ground. Do not try to move those wires.

But how does the county know that you need special help? Probably the best answer is that you and your neighbors should be organized to keep in touch with each other. If your telephone is working, call the Security Patrol office at 642-2020.

That line may become overloaded so make a note of the non-emergency telephone number of the sheriff’s office (247-0455) or the county Emergency Management Office at 276-2385.

The amateur radio clubs will be monitoring Channel 1 on their CB radio for a time after a storm, and they will have the ability to get a message out of Sun City Center on short wave to others who are not affected by the storm for message relays. If you or a neighbor still has a CB and antenna (maybe out in the garage), this would be a good time

to hook it up and make sure it works when plugged into your automobile electrical system.

In addition, you probably have an amateur radio operator in your neighborhood who can send messages on a battery operated unit from home. Look for a large orange card with a black telephone image in a front window.

Your family “up north” may want to learn the status in Sun City Center. If so, they can go to the Internet website www.sccarc.info and click on “Enter” followed by “Query.” The SCC Amateur Radio Club has a webmaster who will provide all the information coming in

by CB or from other local amateurs to keep the website as current as possible.

If you find any of the following frequently asked questions and answers useful, visit the Internet website www.floridadisaster.org/ recovery and then click on “Individual Assistance” because it has dozens of other questions and expanded answers. Each of the following is actually just an abbreviated version of material on that website.

Are you receiving dialysis treatments, or do you need oxygen to maintain your normal lifestyle?

The county wants to know about your needs in case they learn that our electric service may be off for many hours (or days!). You should

notify the county of your need by submitting an evaluation form that is available now at the Emergency Squad building at 101 Ray Watson Drive (just across the street from the SunTrust Bank parking lot).

• Who decides (assesses) our need for help?

The county provides an Initial Damage Assessment to determine if serious damage has really occurred.

That leads to a “Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment” involving federal, state, county and local inspectors. They work together to save time determining the level of need. Of course, the Red Cross and even the National Guard may inspect to be sure that human needs and survivor needs for food, water, shelter, medical and security are met.

• Is there assistance to individuals available following a disaster?

Insurance is the primary source of recovery from disasters. If a storm reaches federal government “disaster declaration” thresholds, FEMA or the US Small Business Administration may be able to help. Regardless, report your damage to your insurance company immediately.

• Why mention the Small Business Administration? I’m retired.

The SBA can loan money to homeowners and renters for home repairs and even for vehicles if they were damaged by a disaster.

• What documentation do I need to apply for help?

A deed listing you as owner, tax lists (you can find this at www. hcpafl.org if you are the owner of property in Hillsborough County), mortgage payment records, a utility bill addressed to you at the address needing attention, or a current driver’s license showing that address.

• What gets this all started after a storm?

If you don’t see any damage recovery activity in your neighborhood, and if the telephones are working, call the county Emergency Management Office (276-2385) or the non-emergency telephone number of the Sheriff’s office (247-0455).

• Can I start repairs immediately?

You must have a damage assessment completed before making permanent repairs unless the repairs are to keep the damage from spreading. If a tarp is needed over your roof area, that is allowed, but do not start permanent roof or other repairs if you plan to seek insurance or other financial help after recovering from a storm.

• What if my house is uninhabitable?

Federal assistance is available to eligible survivors of disasterrelated house d a m a g e . T h e eligibility requirements are shown on the website mentioned above.

The financial help may range from temporary rent to repair sufficient to make the damaged property safe, sanitary and functional.

• Are scams possible?

Yes, even likely! You should not give any personal information to anyone in person, in writing, or on the telephone when you seek information or help following a storm. (FEMA will require your Social Security number on all pages of any document you send them for consideration.) Beware of “gypsy handymen” who may o ff e r a remarkable deal to fix something.

They often want payment up front and you may never see them again, so just don’t do it!

The Sun City Center Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is a group of trained resident volunteers whose mission is to complement professional Fire, Rescue and Police organizations in disaster situations where the normal rescue and medical services are overwhelmed. If you would like more information, go to www. w1wab.com and learn from CERT President Bill Barron about joining that organization. Call Bill at 6429079.

“Hurricane Watch” means there is a possibility a hurricane will hit our area.

“Hurricane Warning” means it is likely that a hurricane will hit our area.

“Hurricane Alert” means the storm will hit the area in a few hours or less.

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By Deputy Chris Girard

Hello to all the residents of Sun City Center and Kings Point and all the new friends I’ve made during my first month on the job.

You folks really know how to make a person feel welcome! I have been working in District 4 (South Hillsborough) for some time now and look forward to this opportunity to focus working with and for you and your neighbors.

My first month as your resource deputy has been an interesting, educational experience. Sun City Center and Kings Point are both extraordinary, distinct communities.

I have been very impressed with the organization, structure and intense level of community involvement here. It is a unique privilege to serve you.

In a continued effort to better serve and protect your community,

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Golf Cart Safety I will be offering tips, observations and cautionary updates here in the pages of The News of Sun City Center.

There is one thing I have encountered these past weeks that must be addressed. I’m sure many of you have noticed this as well: careless driving, specifically by folks in golf carts. I have issued several citations and warnings, most for failure to stop at posted signs but also for unsafe driving and riding practices. These include operating carts with small children in the driver’s lap, allowing children to stand on seats or hang off the back and reckless driving by teenage operators. The consequences of these actions can be tragic. Some of you may be aware of the heartbreaking death of six-year-old Gabriella Wiegert, who died after a fall from a golf cart just a few weeks ago.

More recently, over Father’s Day weekend in Solvay, New York, 14-year-old Elaina Canestrare was killed when the golf cart she was driving flipped over. Both of these incidents were tragic accidents – and likely preventable.

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Here are a few tips that will help to ensure cart safety this summer: • Treat the cart as you would any other motor vehicle. The same rules of the road apply.

• Watch for other motor vehicle operators; they may not hear or see you.

• Be certain all passengers are seated and that the cart has no more riders than it does seats.

• Children who would ride in a car seat in your car should also be in one when riding in your golf cart.

• Before allowing teenage children or grandchildren (minimum age 14) to operate your cart, consider the maturity level of the child and his or her friends. Even good kids are subject to peer pressure and showing off.

Again, this has been an interesting and rewarding month.

Bear with me as I learn your names and adjust to my new role as your Resource Deputy. It has been a remarkable and rewarding transition to go from primarily investigation and arresting “bad guys” to serving and protecting you and all the other good, upstanding folks in your community.

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Thanks again for all the well wishes and open arms. I look forward to meeting all of you and getting to know you and this wonderful community better.

Be safe out there.

Veteran Hillsborough County Sheriff Deputy, Chris Girard, is your new Community Resource Deputy for Sun City Center and Kings Point. He has been with HCSO for over 12 years, much of that time serving in southern Hillsborough County, specifically Ruskin and Sun City Center. Deputy Chris began his career working in the jail, then with the Department of Children and Families. He was the resource deputy in Ruskin for five years. From there he was assigned to street crimes, investigating and arresting habitual offenders, street level narcotics dealers, investigating property crimes and locating marijuana grow houses.

When Deputy Rob Thornton was assigned to street crimes, Deputy Chris was assigned to Sun City Center as the Commjunity Resource Deputy for Sun City Center and Kings Point.

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July 2010

Art Club Sleziak Chosen July Artist of the Month

The Art Club of SCC has chosen Delores (Dee) Sleziak Artist of the Month for July 2010.

A long-time club member, Dee has always been deeply involved in club activities, from finding new and interesting artists and creating a menu of regularly scheduled demonstrations and workshops, to her most recent role as Art Club vice president.

Always experimenting with different media and subject matter, Dee creates works in watercolor, acrylics and collage. Her artworks have been winners in all of the Art Club’s annual shows, including the most recent in which her painting “Banana Bud” won an award. Dee’s works will be on display throughout July at the SCC Library, SCC Chamber of Commerce, Wells Fargo Advisors, Sun Trust Bank, A-1 Connection Realty, South Shore Bank, SCC Community Association Information Center, in the showcase at the front of the Art Room .

News of other Art Club activities can be found at: www.artclubofscc. org.

Exhibition Features Phoenix Group Artists

An art show featuring the works of the members of the Phoenix Group of SCC opens July 2 and continues through July 30 at the South Shore Library, 15618 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin. Admission is free.

The exhibition will be accessible during normal library hours: Monday through Wednesday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Thursday 12 noon - 9 p.m., Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sunday 12:30 - 5 p.m. On opening day, however, July 2 from 3 to 5 p.m., you can meet the artists whose works are on display.

The Phoenix Group is comprised of some of the finest Sun City Center artists who meet regularly to critique each other’s works and discuss new painting techniques and media that can be explored to produce exciting new artworks. New members are invited into the group based on their ability and overall contribution to the artistic culture of Sun City Center.

Specific voluntary involvement in the activities in the Art Club of SCC is also considered.

For additional information or questions about the exhibit, call Dee Sleziak at 633-9270.

Lee Collis, 2nd from right, of Sun City Center Travel, presents Lou Tovey, Sun City Center Men’s Club VP in charge of Lifeline, with a donation of $3,000 for use in the Lifeline program. A cruise arranged by Ms. Collis on the “Oasis Of The Seas” for Men’s Club members and other Sun City Center residents was the basis for the donation. John Smithyman, right, was Men’s Club coordinator for the cruise. Don Koester, left, is co-VP of the Lifeline program. Lifeline can be reached at 633-7091 and SCC Travel at 634-3318.

Men’s Club of SCC

“Healthcare reform; boon or boondoggle”

The July 21 luncheon meeting of the Men’s Club will feature Dr. Pat Crow exploring the pros and cons of the current healthcare legislation and what it might mean to us now that the fog of rhetoric is fading and the details are emerging. He is well qualified to discuss this subject, having dealt with the intricacies of healthcare financing and delivery for many years.

This meeting will be held in Community Hall (1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd.) beginning at 11:30 a.m. This is a “Members only” event.

Membership information may be obtained from Jerry Mahoney at 633-2879.

Reservations are required.

Patriots Club Sponsors Independence Day Concert

Phoenix Group members at a recent meeting include (L to R) Back row: Suzanne Prach, Jan Burr, Ellen Klein, Jeanne Danek, Dee Sleziak, Nancy Cooper. Center row: Audrey Erickson, Theresa Buck, Carol Wehrle, Mary Underwood. Front row: Shirley Engle, Eunice Agnello. Members absent from this meeting: Virginia Laudano, Shirley Crist, Robi Jackson, Dolores Phelps, Anne Walker.

MONICA MCPHILLIPS PHOTO

On Sunday, July 4, the SCC Patriots Club is presenting the Little Hometown Soldiers Concert.

The concert is scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. at Community Hall, S. Pebble Beach. Tickets are $7.50 and are available at the Atrium Kiosk or at the door.

Little Hometown Soldiers are young people, ages 3 to 16, from the Tampa Bay Area whose parents or loved ones are away serving country. A variety of patriotic songs and medleys will be played.

At the GFWC Sun City Center Woman’s Club’s monthly meetings there are small dishes for members to collect pennies–they call it Pennies for Books. At year’s end, they present a check for the amount collected to the Wimauma Elementary School. This year they presented a check in the amount of $225 to the school. Shown above (l to r): Cyrille Cobe, co-chairman of the club’s Education Committee; Monica McPhillips, collector of pennies; Ginny Jennings, Media Specialist at the school; and Jeffrey Millman, Principal. The funds will be used in the Media Center.

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Art Club Sponsors Classes

Gadabouts Do Branson The return plane was filled with happy, exhausted adventurers who had the highest of praise for Barbara Hancock, the trip planner and escort.

On July 4 the Gadabouts will be on the Starlite Majesty for dinner and a fabulous fireworks show. On July 7 they will watch the Tampa Bay Rays take on the Boston Red Sox. For reservations and/or further information, call 633-5999. For club membership information, call Terry at 633-0369.

JACK CRAIG PHOTO

Those tireless SCC Gadabout travelers enjoyed a recent trip to Branson taking in three events each day. Tiring? Yes, but fabulous events and shows ranging from wine tasting to a paddleboat dinner cruise made it all worthwhile. A more patriotic and friendly city would be very hard to find. Noah the Musical, The Twelve Irish Tenors, The Brett Family and Clay Cooper’s Country Music Express were just a few of the events on their fun-filled agenda.

Pictured are several members who attended Branson’s Noah the Musical, a biblical rendition of the building, filling and launching of the Ark that included numerous live animals.

Ballroom Dance Club

JULY DANCE CLASSES TUESDAY Evening Classes 5:30 p.m. - Beginning - Fox Trot 6:45 p.m. - Intermediate - Cha Cha 8:00 p.m. - Beginning/Inter-

mediate. - Polka

Saturday, July 3 Community Hall 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Members free, guests $5.

Refreshments and door prizes at intermission.

Attire - Dressy Casual, BYOB. Everyone Welcome!

Ms. Bernice Dubro-May will be teaching a polka lesson at 6:15 p.m. for $2.50 per person.

This is the best deal ever, and so much fun! Info. call Charlie Brown at 642-9817.

–Charlie Brown

WEDNESDAY Day Classes 12:45 p.m. - Beginning - Waltz 2:00 p.m. - Intermediate - Rumba 3:15 p.m. - Intermediate/Advanced

Cha Cha Sponsored by the Academy of Dance Club. All Sun City Center and Kings Point welcome (couples and singles). Come join the fun and brush up on your dancing and learn a few new steps. $5 each class. New dances taught each month. Call Bernice May for more information 634-3205.

The Art Club of Sun City Center is conducting an ongoing series of watercolor classes. Now in progress, the classes (not intended for watercolor beginners) deal with learning composition, value and color schemes, as well as how to express yourself through value and color—the two key elements in the creation of a good finished watercolor. In addition, various watercolor techniques will be explored: controlled watercolor, wet-in-wet, proper use of 140-lb. cold-press paper, masa and yupo papers. Students are also introduced to using watercolor as a base for pastels and acrylics.

Class fee is $10 a session, with membership in the Art Club required for class attendance. A sign-up sheet for the classes is available in the Art Room.

The classes are conducted by Virginia Laudano, a professional

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Virginia Laudano with one of her award-winning watercolors. artist and winner of many awards for her watercolor works. For additional information about the classes, call her at 633-6042. For Art Club membership information, call Beverly Majewski at 633-8325. Visit www.artclubofscc.org for other Art Club activities.

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King Tut Exhibit Awes Gadabouts Travelers

The SCC Gadabouts traveled to Ft. Myers on June 13 to see a King Tut exhibit at the Southwest Florida Museum of History. They enjoyed an adventure back to the year of 1922 when the tomb of the Egyptian Boy Pharaoh Tutankhamun was discovered and opened after 3000 years.

The traveling exhibit from Cairo includes items from the eternal resting place entombed 34 centuries ago. It has toured the globe since 2005 and displays 50 reproductions of the 55 original artifacts toured from 1961 - 1981. The exhibition also includes reproductions of many major artifacts not included in the initial tour. Club members were awed by the opulence of the 18th Dynasty Egyptian artisans.

Following the museum visit, the group had lunch at the Oasis Restaurant, one of the oldest and best-known eateries in Ft. Myers, hosted by the owner, Bonnie, who could not have been more friendly and congenial.

For information on future Gadabouts trips, call 633-5999.

Artist’s Choice Exhibition Opens at Art Club

A new exhibition opening July 7, 2 to 4 p.m., at the SCC Art Club Gallery should prove to be most interesting and distinctive.

Entitled Artist’s Choice, the show is intended to allow artists in the SCC community to display their favorite, perhaps over-the-top works without restrictions as to medium or subject matter.

The Gallery is located adjacent to the Art Room. Admission is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

For those who cannot attend the opening, the Gallery is open every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For more information about the exhibition or about the Gallery, contact Gallery Director Eunice Agnello at 634-6003. For more news of Art Club and Gallery events, visit www.artclubofscc.org.

Do You Have Any Shells?

The Shellcrafters Club in SCC is collecting seashells. Perhaps you gathered them a while back and no longer want to hold onto them.

You may drop them off at our clubhouse door, or, if you like, we can pick them up at your door. Give Carol a call at 633-3997.

“TROPICAL ISLAND NIGHTS” SQUARE DANCE

We who live in Sun City Center in the summertime know for sure that we are in the Tropics - especially this record-setting hot summer. Therefore, the Sun City Center Swingers Square Dance Club is going to cool us all off with a “Tropical Island Nights” Mainstream/Plus Square Dance on Friday Night July 16. Tropical attire is suggested but not required.

Dancers will be treated to cut fruit, nuts, dips and beverages–all shipped in “fresh” from that far away, exotic, tropical island in the middle of beautiful Tampa Bay–nothing is too good for our dancers. So ya’all get into your Outriggers and paddle your way over to Sun City Center and enjoy this special event.

These special dances, along with the club’s regular Friday night Mainstream/Plus dances are held in Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. Pre-Rounds 7 - 7:30 p.m. Mainstream/Plus Dance 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Van Coble calls and Pat Hagen cues.

The club’s Tuesday Night Mainstream and Plus Workshop Classes are discontinued for the summer. Classes will begin again in November. New dancer square dance lessons will begin in January 2011.

Square Dancers: Come join us for this special dance and every Friday night for great dancing, fellowship and refreshments.

For further information, call Sue at 633-8780 or Gail at 633-1297.

July 2010

Photo Club Focuses on Travel Adventures July 13

Oh, the places we can go! It might be Maine, Yosemite National Park, or Africa when James Corwin Johnson, professional photographer and SCC Photo Club member, presents Travel Adventure Photography on July 13. The evening’s agenda begins at 6:30 p.m. with a tutorial program on the exciting new Photoshop CS5 program, followed by a short business meeting and the Johnson presentation.

Johnson will take fellow photographers to exciting travel destinations as he highlights trips and answers questions about travel photography. As a former photographer and guide for Yosemite National Park, he takes groups there at least three times a year.

Photo Club dues for the 2010 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. In the lab, members have access to the Photoshop CS5 program.

For information about the club and its activities, visit the website at http://www.photoclubscc.com or visit the photo learning lab at 960D Cherry Hills Drive.

For more information about Johnson and his travel adventure workshops, visit his website at www. jamescorwinjohnson.com.

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Patriots Club Participated in Flag Day Celebration The Flag Day Celebration which was held on June 14 at the Scottish Rite Masonic Temple in Tampa was one of the largest celebrations of its kind in the country. This event has been taking place for many years and its purpose is to honor military veterans of all wars and to show love of country

and our flag.

Participating groups/organizations included the BayShore Patriots, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Troops Support Alliance, The Patriots Club of SCC and many more too numerous to mention. The Salvation Army participated by handing out bottled water to everyone.

At 4 p.m. about 75 of those attending the event, ranging in age from youngsters to seniors, lined up in front of the Temple to wave U.S. flags to the delight of passing motorists, many of whom responded by honking their horns in appreciation.

Starting at 4:45 p.m. free BBQ dinners were served in the dining room.

At the same time, Barbara Gillespie and her group entertained the attendees with patriotic and other musical selections in the main auditorium.

The event culminated with a patriotic evening program which started in the main hall at 7 p.m. The program consisted of Posting of Colors and a Flag Folding Ceremony by the Durant H.S. AFJROTC Honor Guard.

A beautiful rendition of the National Anthem was sung by Edyth Roberts followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Included in the program were readings of poems: “It is the Soldier”

by Scott MacAllister, “I am the Flag” by Louis H. Ortt and “Freedom Isn’t Free” by Uta Kuhn.

Edward L. Jordan spoke on the subject of “Whatever happened to the signers of the Declaration of Independence?” It was quite distressing to hear about the many cruel ways in which some of them were treated by their fellow countrymen.

Judge Gregory Holder spoke about the meaning of patriotism. It was a most riveting speech, to say the least.

The program ended with patriotic and spiritual songs sung by the Heralds of Harmony. This group of about 50 men from all walks of life came from all over the Tampa Bay area and such places as Orlando, Ft. Myers and Cape Coral. What a great way to celebrate our flag and our freedoms!

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“SHARE THE LOVE” at the 26th ANNUAL GOOD SAMARITAN BALL Co-chairs Darlene and Larry Meadows chose this year’s theme because “sharing love is what Samaritan Services is all about.” They have attended the Good Samaritan Ball for the last three years. Being professional entertainers, they have provided music for numerous events throughout The Greater Tampa Bay area and many functions in Sun City Center.

The committee consists of Julie & Ted Daubresse, John Hanson, Karen & Hank Hosman, Robyn Payant, Karen Jean & Vince Renzi, Mary & Bob Reter, Jackie Stred, Barbara Van Eycken, and Jim Taze, publicity chair. Robyn Payant and Barbara Van Eycken have chaired prior years’ events, and all of the others have served on previous committees.

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

Ticket price is $125 per person.

New people wishing to attend this unforgettable event should call Darlene and Larry at (813) 6337173 or email them at gsb2011@ tampabay.rr.com to get on the waiting list for vacancies which will be filled in order received.

This year’s Good Samaritan Ball March 25, 2011 at Kings Point Borini Theatre will host 400 guests, many of whom have attended for many of the past 25 years. Table captains reserve a table for eight and keep that same table from year to year. They normally sell tickets to

the same attendees each year and fill vacancies as they occur.

Samaritan Services of Greater Sun City Center, Inc. is a 501(c)3 charitable organization in Florida.

It provides transportation for your loved ones who have lost their driving privileges either temporarily or permanently. Sun City Center Ride (SCC Ride) has two automobiles available to take them to doctor appointments and hospitals outside of Sun City Center including the Brandon, Tampa and Bradenton areas. Additionally, they have five vehicles available for local needs.

SCC Ride operates Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to fulfill transportation needs for daily living activities within local boundaries of Sun City Center.

Other services provided by Samaritan Services are: Alzheimer’s Respite, Caregiver Support, coordination of evening meal services with South Bay Hospital and The Woman’s Club for Meals on Wheels, financial assistance for Sun City Center residents experiencing a temporary hardship, assistance to residents who have questions about medical insurance and volunteer companion care to relieve caregivers for short periods during the day.

Accumulatively, they provided over 764 hours of care, 5,016 evening meals, 7,687 rides and drove 99,020 miles in 2009 alone for our neighbors in need.

Services are funded through charitable contributions from individuals, clubs, organizations, businesses and proceeds from the Annual Good Samaritan Ball. All services are offered FREE to those in need in our community and could not be done without area residents’ contributions of time and money.

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Military Affairs SCC Memorial Day Service MOAA June Luncheon Featured Dr. Allen A. Witt

JO PRATER PHOTO

Dr. Allen A. Witt, the founding Academic Dean since 2008 at the new South Shore Campus of Maj Kirk Faryniasz Col James D Shumway IV, Hillsborough Community President of MOAA the featured speaker College, was the Sun City Center Military Officers Sun City Center observed their traditional Memorial Day Service Association of America’s Monday, May 31 in the Borini Theater in the Kings Point Clubhouse, Sun chapter guest speaker at its City Center.

June 2 luncheon held in the The ceremony was sponsored by the combined military veterans’ Florida Room in the Sun City organizations of Sun City Center and was supported by the joint efforts of Center Atrium Building. many participating community service organizations.

Dr. Witt is best known as The focus of the Memorial Day ceremony was to honor all community a historian of the community veterans, with special tribute paid to those veterans who have died since college movement. He was May 2009. There were over 150 such veterans who were recognized by a lead author for America’s Last Roll Call which was conducted concurrently with the traditional SCC Community Colleges: The Living Flag Tribute.

First Century, published by The Master of Ceremonies was MOAA president Major Kirk Faryniasz the American Association of and the featured speaker was Col. James D. Shumway IV, who was Community Colleges. introduced by his father, Col. Jim Shumway. The speaker has served as Dr. Witt has devoted Director, Office of the Chief of Engineers, Headquarters, Department of the most of his career to teaching Army, in the Pentagon since July 2009. Prior to that, he served as Chief of From left to right, Dr Allen A. Witt, Maj. and leadership at Florida Staff, CJ3 (Combined and Joint Operations), Headquarters, Multi-National Kirk Faryniasz and Ailbe Astor community colleges. He taught Force – Iraq in Baghdad from May 2008 – May 2009. for nearly 15 years at urban and A musical interlude and tribute to the military services was provided rural campuses. He served as Department Chair at Broward Community by the Trinity Baptist Church Choir, directed by Mr. James Feist. Colors College and Associate Academic Dean at Palm Beach Community College. were presented by the East Bay High School Jr. R.O.T.C. Following the He received his BA from Newberry College, his Master’s from the University ceremony, Ruskin Boy Scout Troop 661 placed a wreath at the flagpole of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, and a doctorate from the University of outside the auditorium.

Florida. He began his career as instructor at Lake City Community College Honored guests in attendance were State Senator Ronda Storms and teaching Speech, Drama, and Journalism. county commissioners Mark Sharpe and Kevin Beckner.

–Frank Kepley, CAPT, USN, Ret –Frank Kepley, CAPT, USN, Ret

Photos by Frank Kepley.

Colonel George Mercer Brooke Chapter of DAR, Sun City Center, celebrated the 100th birthday of member Florence Ellenberger.

Florence was born in Rochester, New York on May 30, 1910. Her family moved to Hudson, New York where she joined the Hendrick Hudson Chapter of DAR in April of 1958.

She was very active in her chapter, serving as Regent and also on many New York State committees. She moved to Sun City Center in 1988, joined our Chapter and has been an active member here.

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Association of Naval Avaiation

Military Affairs

Military Order of the World Wars

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The SCC Chapter of MOWW ushered the Community Association’s “Salute to Heroes” concert on May 23. Ushers were (l to r) Roy Conklin, Sheila Greason, and Harry Lascola.

Bo Heininger presents a gift to Rowdy Yates, a former test pilot.

The Association of Naval between Boeing and Lockheed Aviation (ANA) Silver Osprey Martin to win the contract for the Squadron moved their meetings Joint Strike Fighter (JSF), now from MacDill Air Force Base to the known as the F-35 Lightning II. Plaza Club at Freedom Plaza last The JSF incorporates all the latest year. This was to accommodate those technology, including Stealth, and who either did not want to drive to meets the requirements for Air MacDill or did not have DOD passes Force land operations, Navy carrier to get through the gates. operations, and Marine Vertical Take ANA is a national organization Off and Landing operations. Rowdy composed of 68 squadrons located carried the audience through the through out the world. ANA serves initial concept to the conduct of the to educate and promote interest first flights. He was the second pilot among the general public as to the to fly the X-32. importance of Naval Aviation in the The squadron will resume defense of the United States and its its meetings in October. Some allies. Naval Aviation includes Navy, of the events planned are trips to Marine and Coast Guard aviation. Fantasy of Flight and the Coast Anyone interested in military Guard Air Station. 2011 is the 100th aviation can join. This includes Anniversary of Naval Aviation, former officers, enlisted personnel and the squadron certainly plans to and interested civilians. participate in the celebration.

At their June 1 meeting, For further information, contact Captain Phillip “Rowdy” Yates, Bo Heininger at 813-634-4236 or U.S. Navy (Retired), spoke about e-mail boheinig@gmail.com. his experiences as the Navy’s Chief Test Pilot during the competition

Colonel George Mercer Brooke Chapter of the National Daughters of the American Revolution in Sun City Center has announced their officers for the 2010-2011 year. Back Row (l to r): Mary Culliton, Chaplain; Beverly Col. George Mercer Brooke Chapter of Daughters of the American Douglas, Historian; Carol Acosta, Corresponding Secretary; Bunny Revolution, Sun City Center, presented three JROTC Awards at East Bay, Blackstone, Librarian; Jo Prater, Treasurer. Front Row (l to r): Mary Spoto and Riverview High Schools. Each cadet received a DAR JROTC McIntyre, Vice Regent; Beverly Engles, Regent; Jan Bassett, Recording Medal, a Certificate of Award and a $100 US Saving Bond. They are pictured Secretary. Not Shown: Jody Masterson, Registrar. below across the bottom of this page.

East Bay High: L to R: Colleen Hillyard; Beverly Engles, Regent.

Spoto High: L to R: Jan Bassett, Recording Secretary; Jaresia Marks; Jo Prater, Treasurer.

Riverview High: L to R: Mary McIntyre, Vice Regent; Jody Masterson, Registrar; and Jordyn Apsey

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Woman’s Club Installs Officers for 2010-11

The GFWC Sun City Center Woman’s Club installed the following officers at the May meeting: (l to r) seated: Jeanne Nash, director; Nell Elliott, president-elect; Janet Cardulla, president; Peggy Person, recording secretary; Monica McPhillips, corresponding secretary; Standing: Joyce Falandysz, director; Nora Nelson, membership chairman; Jean Rideout, interim treasurer; Uta Kuhn, third vice president (Publicity); Carol Glover, second vice president (Programs). Not pictured: Connie Williams, fourth vice president (Hospitality).

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A Little Advice from Consumer Affairs ...

By Susan Muise

Energy Audits

We hear there is a company going door-todoor offering free energy audits. Please know that they are selling something, and that it is their way of getting their foot in your door. Once again we want to remind you that anyone going door to door is required to have a Solicitor’s License. We worry about our residents letting people they do not know into their homes. If you do decide to let them do the free audit, we strongly suggest that you get a second opinion before you purchase anything.

Tampa Electric also does a free energy audit. You can contact them at 223-0800. They tell us that their audit is an inspection of your home that identifies areas where you may be wasting valuable energy. They will check your attic for proper insulation and may have a discount certificate for you for additional insulation. They will check your air conditioning ductwork for leaks. They will check your windows and doors for proper caulking and weather-stripping. They will check your hot water temperature and advise you of appropriate and energy-saving settings. They will identify any major problems and recommend steps you can take to use energy more wisely.

The audit takes about an hour, and they will give you wise energy tips that will match your lifestyle.

Our Consumer Affairs Committee always recommends your getting at least two estimates before contracting for any work in your home.

Contractors should be properly licensed and insured for their craft. Please check our Consumer Affairs Register either on line or in the CA Office to see what we know about them. Don’t pay them more than 25% of the total cost before work starts, and hold back 20% until after you and the contractor agree that the job is finished to your satisfaction.

With the hot summer in full swing and the cost of everything going up and up, it’s good to know that you are saving as much energy as you can. But please be careful who you let into your home. Please make sure whoever it is has proper identification. It’s better if you know that you called them, not that they solicited you.

The Consumer Affairs Register is available online at suncitycenter.org -click on Consumer Affairs on the left side of the page; -click on Directory Listing of Registered Contractors and Vendors on the left side of the page.

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SCC Residents Enjoy Memorial Day Pool Party Sponsored by the CA (Photos by Judy Stimson)

Residents cooling off in the Outdoor Pool.

Info: Judy Schings (813) 642-2001

Fun Squad chairs Nan Baytos (left) and Maggie Pliska sold hot dogs to benefit the Greater SCC Beautification fund.

Residents filled picnic tables to enjoy food and music.

Female resident enjoys the pool.

The Sundown Band from Sarasota entertained.

Male resident enjoys the pool.

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BooBoo BooBoo is a mostly white domestic short hair mix. She was brought into C.A.R.E. when her owners had health problems and could no longer take care of her. She is acclimating well to the shelter and is responding to all the love shown her by the volunteers. Come see this beautiful girl and give her the home she deserves. BooBoo is spayed and will be microchipped and brought current on her shots.

PHOTO BY MARLENE GREENBERG

PHOTO BY MARLENE GREENBERG

C. A. R. E.

Peanut Peanut is a Miniature Pinscher whose family moved and left him behind. He is a smart dog who watches each person intently as they pass by his cage. The volunteers wish he could talk because the way he looks at you makes you think that he has a lot to say. Peanut seems to enjoy the company of other dogs as well as his human friends. As part of his adoption, Peanut will be brought up-to-date on his shots. He is microchipped and neutered.

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Golf League Results, Pictures and More

SCC WGA 9-Hole May-20: Low Net: First Place -- Dorothy Morris - 34.5; Second Place - Gloria Nunn – 35.

May 27: Tee to green: First Place -Jan Churchill - 16.5; Second Place -- tie -- Millie Stanek and Christel Fraebel - 19.

June 10: Throw out worst hole: First Place - Millie Stanek – 24; Second Place - tie - Jean Corbett and Jeanne Doherty – 26.

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Men’s Golf Assn.

May 6: Individual Chicago: (White Tees) “A” flight: 1st Tom Williamson +5; 2nd Mike Gomes +3. “B” flight: 1st Ron Pelow +4; 2nd James Rottman +3. (Green Tees) 1st Ronald Chaban +14; 2nd Bud Tolley +7.

May 13: Individual Chicago: (White Tees) “A’ Flight: 1st Thomas R.Williamson; 2nd Mike Gomes.

“B” Flight: 1st Ron Pelow; 2nd Jim Rottman. (Green Tees) 1st Ron Cheben; 2nd Bud Tolley.

May 20: 3-Man Team Gross/ Low Net Score: (White Tees) 1st (217) Bert Poulan, Tom Williamson, Mike Zwissler; 2nd (222) Jerry Hart, Bill Pachler, Ken Defreeuw.

(Green Tees) 1st (201) Mike Prach, Bud Tolley, Ron Chabin. 2nd (204) Jerry Huebner, Les Easton, Bob Black.

May 27: 2-Man - 1 Best Ball Net – Total: (White Tees) 1st Mike Gomes, Kevin O’Keefe -14; 2nd Tom Williamson, Mike Zwissler -13. (Green Tees) 1st tie Zack Taylor, Ron Chapan -13; 1st tie Walter Wight, Peter Brock -13.

–James Cosgrove

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Hogans League of Sun City Center and Kings Point May 18: Apollo Beach, K-skins: 1st: Ron Kingston, 9 skins; 2nd: two-way tie @ 6 skins each – Barry Kolin & Rich Lucidi. Low-net: Jay Sparkman, 66; Low-gross: Jay Sparkman, 88.

May 22: Sandpiper, Team 1-23: 1st: Team B, total 119, 24 skins (Carlin, Mowry, Shaver & daCosta); 2nd: Team C, total 120 (Dispenziere, Peter, Nelson & Sparkman). Individual Low-net: Don Mowry, 61; Individual Lowgross: Don Mowry, 81.

May 24: Apollo Beach, White T’s vs Senior T’s – best low net: 1st: Senior T’s - Jay Sparkman & Rich Lucidi, 56, 10 skins; 2nd : White T’s - Chip Wood & Frank Carlin, 64.

Individual Low-net: Jay Sparkman, 62; Individual Low-gross: tied @ 84’s – Jay Sparkman & Chip Wood.

May 26: Summerfield, Match: 1st: Barry Kolin, 65; 2nd: Fred Mayes, 69.

May 28: Imperial Lakewoods, Match: 1st: Art Swallow, 68; 2nd: two-way tie @ 72’s – Ed Weber & Frank Carlin. Low-gross: Ed Weber, 88.

May 29: SandPiper, K-skins: 1st: Jay Sparkman, 10 skins; 2nd: three-way tie @ 2 skins each – Bill Shaver, Fred Mayes & Dave Diehl.

Low-net: Jay Sparkman, 63; Lowgross: Jay Sparkman, 84.

June 1: Apollo Beach, Match play: 1st: Rich Lucidi, 87, net 55; 2nd: Fred Mayes, 96, net 71.

June 5: Sandpiper, K-skins: Five players were awarded 5 skins each – Rich Lucidi, Fred Mayes, Andy Betz, Woody Nelson & Art Swallow. Low-net: Rich Lucidi, 62; Low-gross: Chip Wood, 81.

June 9: Summerfield, K-skins: 1st : Larry Clark, 8 skins; 2nd : two-way tie @ 6 skins each – Chip Wood & Rich Lucidi. Low-net: Rich Lucidi, 68; Low-gross: Chip Wood, 90.

June 11: Buffalo Creek, K-skins; 1st: Chip Wood, 10 skins; 2nd: Fred Mayes, 6 skins . Low-net: Chip Wood, 64; Low-gross: Chip Wood, 77 (course record).

June 12: Sandpiper, K-skins: 1st: Jay Sparkman, 10 skins; 2nd: three way tie @ 5 skins each –Andy Betz, Chip Wood & Frank Carlin.

Low-net: Van daCosta, 64 (1 skin); Low-gross: Chip Wood, 83.

June15: Apollo Beach, K-skins: 1st: Tom Connolly, 8 skins; 2nd: three-way tie @ 4 skins each – Sharlene Peter, Frank Carlin & Chip Wood. Low-net: Fred Mayes, 64; Low-gross: Chip Wood, 84.

–Art Swallow Hogans League July Schedule Date 7/1 7/3 7/5 7/7 7/9 7/13 7/15 7/17 7/21 7/23 7/24 7/27 7/29 7/31

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Reservations are required to play with the Hogans.

Contact ArtSwallow@aol.com or visit http://hogans-golf.com/ The club is open to all Sun City Center and Kings Point residents and their guests.

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SCC Men’s Golf Association Guests – Falcon Watch Golf Club Played at Sandpiper GC April 22, 2010 WINNERS – WHITE TEES From Sandpiper––From Falcon Watch 1st Place Joe Pliska––Bill

Salowit score 121 Jim Cosgrove––Jim

Green 2nd Place Ron Pelow––Jerome

Barrett score 124 Kirby Hawkes––

Tony Dagrosa 3rd Place tie Tony Porchia––Gary

Martin score 126 Tom R Williamson–

Bill Humes 3rd Place tie Ken Wagner––

James Shipley Score 126 Keven O’Keefe

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Expanding Our Horizons

Circus Sarasota

John Ringling first visited Sarasota in 1909 when it was still a small fishing village with a population of 800. He purchased large parcels of land including St. Armands, Bird Key, the south end of Longboat Key and 66K acres along the Myakka River. In the late 1920s, John was offered 156 acres of land if he would move his circus winter quarters from Bridgeport, Connecticut to Sarasota. He took the offer and in 1927, the circus train rolled into town. In 1960 the winter quarters were moved to Venice in south Sarasota County, and in 1992 it left the county altogether.

While the area remains a home base for thousands of active and retired circus families, there was a circus void for many years. That is a problem when you are known as the “Circus Capital of the World!”

However, Circus Sarasota, founded in 1997, is committed to continuing the circus legacy and linking to the community through performance, education and integrated arts programming. The founders are Pedro Reis and Dolly Jacobs. Pedro was born in Cape Town, South Africa, and began his circus training at the age of 12 at a local YMCA. Dolly started her career as an aerialist in 1976, following the footsteps of her father, clown Lou Jacobs. More

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information on the circus and the founders may be found at www.

CircusSarasota.org. They present exciting professional entertainment in winter performances under the bigtop and special events throughout the year.

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old juggler and other spectacular international acts. The venue is the Historic Asolo Theater at the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art located at 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota. From Sun City Center it is 38 miles. Take I-75 south, get off at the University Parkway Exit # 213, go west toward the Sarasota / Bradenton Airport, pass the airport, turn sharp left onto Ringling Plaza

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Tampa Theater Opened its Doors for a Celebration of Life of Rosa Rio

July 2010

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Drywall cont’d. from Page 1 This legislation was proposed and signed in response to the numerous homes built with drywall imported from China between 2004 and 2007. The State of Florida established the Chinese Drywall Incident Management team, made up of experts from the Florida Department of Health (DOH,) the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, the Department of Community Affairs, the State Fire Marshal’s Office and the Attorney General’s Office. It has been charged with identifying health and safety risks associated with Chinese drywall. The team has been working closely with the Consumer Products Safety Commission, the

federal lead agency in charge of the ongoing investigation. As of March 1, 2010, the DOH confirmed that 530 homes have been impacted by Chinese drywall.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please call Governor Crist’s press office at (850) 488-5394.

Editor’s Note: On Saturday, June 19, the St. Petersburg Times reported that a Miami couple has been awarded $2.4 million in damages in the nation’s first jury trial over the defective drywall. The amount was to cover the costs of gutting and renovating their home along with damages for loss of enjoyment of their house and for the drywall stigma that might reduce its resale value.

On June 5, Rosa Rio, a Sun City Center resident for nearly 20 years, was honored by her fans, her family, and her proteges for her love of music and the Mighty Wurlitzer organ that she played for the silent movies of 1920s and most recently in October of 2009. Over 400 admirers filled the theater where all comers left with fond memories and a rose in her honor.

She passed away on May 13, just weeks before her 108th birthday. Her husband of 62 years, also a centenarian, was there to greet those offering their condolences and their happy memories of Rosa.

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MOVIES at the Rollins Theater

NEWCOMERS May 2010

List prepared by Linda Bowker from CA staff data. Report corrections, additions to CA at 633-3500.

Last First Num Local street Hometown St Phone Jones Jill 1729 Atrium Dr Denver CO 633-5103 Layton Andrew & Jeanette 1302 Beach Blvd Milford NH 260-3084 Schmidt Carolyn 709 Bel Air Ave Riverview FL McManus Michael & Marie 1602 Bentwood Dr Pearl River NY 845-893-9294 Thompson James & Shirley 2039 Berry Roberts Dr Rohrersville MD 634-9310 Warren Kirk & Helena 1505 Blackstone Cir Columbia MD 301-821-0489 Cohen Andrew 1018 Bluewater Dr Detroit MI 633-7917 Field Susan 1018 Bluewater Dr Detroit MI 633-7917 Zem Julia 1811 Breth Ct Evansville IN Kennicutt Roger & Geraldine 1606 Brookton Green Dr Lake Winnebago MO 260-3221 Giunta Thomas & Joan 312 Caloosa Palms Ct Huntington NY McIntyre Mary & Melanie 1110 Cherry Hills Dr Columbus MS 938-5110 Vandentop Gerald 1111 Cherry Hills Dr Sarnia Ont Can 317-538-7523 Everling Tina 1111 Cherry Hills Dr Brownsburg IN 317-538-7523 Twiford William 706 Churchill Pl Kill Devil Hills NC 938-4073 Zuidema Tom & Beverly 328 Club Manor Dr 634-4735 Fox Steven 1518 Council Dr Bloomfield IL 938-5439 Sembler Evelyn 243 Courtyards Blvd Apt 203 New York NY Rudberg Agnes 227 Courtyards Blvd Apt 204 Iaeger WV 634-1883 Landauer Skip 233 Courtyards Blvd Apt 206 Albion NY Hambrecht Helene 263 Courtyards Blvd Apt 209 Helene GA 260-3021 Bilbruck Oscar & Celia 702 Cypress Pl Bethalto IL 618-616-1327 Endrizzi Ray & Judi 1512 Danbury Dr Brandon FL 938-1925 Brinkman Tony & Judy 2325 Del Webb Blvd E Greenville OH Manyak Anthony & Mary 716 Fairway Ridge Ct Middleton DE Pencik Richard & Nancy 1710 Flamingo Ln Cincinnati OH 513-484-5881 Williams Mike 1210 Fordham Dr Reading PA 760-4108 Paulsen Roy & Marty 660 Fort Duquesna Dr Lake Ozark MO 573-480-0217 Hoobler David & Lola 1527 Fort Duquesna Dr Pontiac IL 620-3238 Heathcote Irvin & Carol 801 Fox Hills Dr St Petersburg FL 746-1281 Grunkemeyer James & Betty 1926 Grand Cypress Ln New Albany OH 614-306-8628 Busteed Stanley & Harriet 317 Green Manor Dr Hertford NC 938-4080 Tracy David & Shirley 1005 Hacienda Dr Olmsted Falls OH 941-822-3690 Reynolds Linda 1523 Hartwick Dr Flint MI 941-737-6562 Hobbs Ginnie 1411 Jacobson Cir Elsmere KY 859-547-9554 Galanis Tom & Chinay 303 LaJolla Ave Lucena City Phil 938-1857 Howell Hazel 1301 New Bedford Dr 917-407-2805 Volpe Joe & Toni 2017 New Bedford Dr Brooklyn NY 646-479-7401 Sutphen Dennis & Cathy 332 Northway Dr Marietta OH 260-3177 Meli Sal 821 Oakmont Ave Buffalo NY 716-983-0961 Karmin-Meli Louise 821 Oakmont Ave Kenmore NY 716-983-0961 Kaminski James & Barbara 732 Ojai Ave Buffalo NY 352-345-6461 Durham Manley & Neomi 1707 Orchid Ct Flint MI 634-4279 McKinney James & Deborah 2233 Platinum Dr Aurora IN 812-584-3742 Hollis Robert & Rosemary 103 Silverbell Ct Galveston IN Rennert Robert & Delia 1850 Wolf Laurel Dr Englewood FL 633-8101 Goldsmith Sophie 1966 Wolf Laurel Dr Mansfield OH

July 18 - Summer Celebration Concert

July 12 “Extraordinary Measures” 106 min. PG Imagine Harrison Ford as a rogue scientist exploring not ancient artifacts of lost arks, but biochemical research to help cure rare diseases.

In Extraordinary Measures, Ford manages to keep some of that wry rebellious Indiana Jones energy as he plays Dr. Robert Stonehill, a fringe researcher whose findings just might help keep alive the two children of John Crowley, played with heart and sobriety by Brendan Fraser. Extraordinary Measures is based on a true story, one chronicled in the gripping book The Cure: How a Father Raised $100 Million–and Bucked the Medical Establishment–in a Quest to Save His Children, by Wall Street Journal reporter Geeta Anand. As Crowley and Dr. Stonehill team up to raise money to support Stonehill’s research, Crowley says, “Who’s going to be half as motivated as the dad who’s trying to save his own kids?” Extraordinary Measures brings to mind similar dramas like Lorenzo’s Oil, but its heart and drive are unique to the story of the Crowleys, a very special family indeed. –A.T. Hurley July 26

“Dear John”

108 min.

PG-13

A romantic drama about a soldier who falls for a conservative college student while he’s home on leave.

Dear John is a tried-and-true romantic plot that will have a new generation of movie fans and lovers reaching for their hankies. Channing Tatum plays a soldier home on leave (the John of the title), when he meets Savannah (Amanda Seyfried), a college student.

The two may not have been looking for love, but love finds them anyway. Then the September 11 attacks happen, and John is torn between love for Savannah and duty to country. Because this is an adaptation of a Nicholas Sparks novel, there will be drama and heartbreak, and Dear John doesn’t tread lightly in this emotional battlefield. See Dear John with an open heart, and know that it will be deeply touched. –A.T. Hurley These movies have English subtitles for the hearing impaired.

Monday Movies are for Sun City Center Community Association members ONLY. A 2010 membership card must be presented for admission.

Sarasota Concert Band to play songs from Wizard of Oz, Wicked, Pirates of the Caribbean, etc.

Tickets at CA Office $13 or $15 at the door.

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