The News of June 2012 - ISSUE #47
...an official publication of the Community Association — Named Best Newsletter in Hillsborough County 2011
June Dates to Put on Your Calendar
CA Board Meeting
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Excitement Building for July 4 Holiday
By Phyllis Hodges Folks are all abuzz about another spectacular Fourth of July holiday in Sun City Center. Why go anywhere else? You can start your day in the Florida Room, SCC Community Association Central Campus, N. Pebble Beach Blvd. (7 a.m. to noon) with delicious “red, white & blue” pancakes, sausage, eggs, toast, coffee and juice—all for only $5. Ann Marie Leblanc, who organized the breakfast last year, said they were elated when turnout was extremely high. They estimated 500, factoring
provide live and taped music, starting around 7 p.m. and continuing through the display. “We’re the new kid on the block and want to help make the holiday memorable,” said Egarhos. Bring your own chairs or blankets. Ann Marie Leblanc, who is heading the fireworks effort, said that this year’s display will cost around $21,000. That’s more than 2011 because “this year is bigger and better.” Free glow necklaces will be available on-site while supplies last. The fireworks are being funded primarily by Minto Communities and Brandon Honda. Residents also contributed in a fund started last year.
PHOTO BY PHYLLIS HODGES
Flag Day 14th
changes are planned this year that will streamline the serving line and expand seating capacity. The fireworks will start around dusk on ClubLink’s N. Pebble Beach Blvd. property that was the North Lakes golf course driving range. Plan to come early to enjoy an old fashioned barbeque and music provided by the Sandpiper Grill outside the North Lakes clubhouse. Nick Egarhos, owner, is eager to be a part of SCC’s holiday festivities. He said they will be grilling brats, chicken, and boneless country ribs and serving them with baked beans, potato chips, soft drinks and water for one price not yet determined. Music by Tito and Debi will
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On the Inside CA Schedule................. 3 CARE......................... 21 Club Happenings.......11+ Consumer Affairs........ 24 Crossword.................. 21 CryptoQuote................. 7 Deputy Chris............... 30 Entertainment Corner... 5 Expanding Horizons..... 7 Golf........................ 25-27 Military Affairs........ 18-19 Movies........................ 31 Newcomers.................. 2 Plants Happen.............. 8 President’s Report........ 3 Sports....................... 25+ Sudoku....................... 23
Sam and Joanne Sudman have stepped up to organize the July 4 breakfast. They need workers for two shifts, 6 – 9 a.m. or 9 to noon. If you want to help, contact them at msudman@tampabay.rr.com or 813-633-3106. in the absence of snowbirds and residents expected to leave SCC for the holiday. Actual attendance was nearly twice that, but all were fed and had a good time. Sam and Joanne Sudman, who are chairing the 2012 breakfast committee, said some
Fireworks watchers will be allowed anywhere outside the designated area (dashed line), which will be clearly defined. Watchers with chairs or blankets will be allowed inside a designated roped off area (shown on map with dotted lines). Organizers emphasize that this requirement is a safety “MUST ” and that violations can cause immediate shutdown of the display. Map drawing by John Bowker.
Focus Groups By Uta Kuhn Focus Groups to discuss the Long Range Planning for Sun City Center were formed and have been meeting during the past month. The objective of the Focus groups is to come up with a survey for residents so that they can have a vote in the Long Range Planning Process for Sun City Center. Eleven groups of residents were chosen to participate and each group was comprised of 12 members per meeting. Four meetings were held on Thursdays during the month of May. Meetings lasted anywhere from two to three and a half hours depending on the comments made by attendees and the questions that were asked of the facilitator. The groups taking part were comprised of residents as follows and were chosen from several “geographic” areas in Sun City Center, ie. north side, south side, and Renaissance.
1. Short term residents 2. Long term residents 3. Club Presidents 4. Realtors 5. HOA/POA Presidents 6. Community Association Staff 7. Information Center hosts/ hostesses Also represented throughout the different groups were various age groups and volunteers from Community Service groups. Erika Matulich, Professor of Marketing at the University of Tampa and former Program Director for the Master of Science in Marketing was selected to lead these groups and record their input. Profess or Matulich and her husband John have conducted over 1,000 consulting and training projects over the years and are very knowledgeable in the field of marketing, survey and data analysis implementation.The following
See Focus Groups page 23
Plan Now for the December Cart Parade
By Phyllis Hodges Hold the date! December 8 will be another exciting day in Sun City Center as we attempt to break a “decorated golf cart” parade record. Dave Birkett, who is chairing the committee of 20+ members from both the SCC Community Association and Kings Point Association, said that decorations need not be expensive or elaborate as the goal is to have LOTS of participants having a great time. From research to date, it looks like we will need over 300 decorated golf carts to set a new record. That’s why the theme of “Tis the Sea-Sun” theme was chosen—to widen the scope of possibilities. The $5,000 prize money from Minto Communities is expected to generate ent husiasm in four categories: Individuals, Clubs, Service
See December page 23
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The News of Sun City Center
NEW WATER RESTRICTIONS
Hillsborough County Lawn Watering Returns To One Day A Week, Effective Immediately Tighter water restrictions are now in effect. That includes limiting lawn watering to once a week. The new schedule for watering established lawns and landscaping throughout Hillsborough County is: • Addresses ending in 0 or 1 - Mondays • Addresses ending in 2 or 3 - Tuesdays • Addresses ending in 4 or 5 - Wednesdays • Addresses ending in 6 or 7 - Thursdays
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Addresses ending in 8 or 9, locations with no address, and locations with mixed addresses (such as office complexes and shopping centers) – Fridays All watering must be done before 8 a.m. or after 6 p.m. The tighter restrictions apply to all residents —not just customers of public utilities—and most water sources. That includes private wells, and ponds or lakes that are used as alternate irrigation supplies.
June 2012
Where Will YOU Take the SCC Story?
We will publish your picture taken elsewhere in your SCC T-shirts or holding a copy of The News of Sun City Center. Email your photo with a caption to sccnews@verizon.net or deliver it to the CA office.
NEWCOMERS April 2012
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 Lairmore Michael & Helen 1005 Athens Wy Van Nuys CA 633-2171 Noren Harry & Beverly 1716 Atrium Dr Rochester NY 585-313-5459 Keyser John & Elena 1025 Bluewater Dr Cincinnati OH 513-833-3084 Koehler Susan 1308 Bluewater Dr Columbia PA 717-413-3580 Keyer Marie 1308 Bluewater Dr New York NY 717-413-3580 Levy Jerome & Brenda 312 Caloosa Woods Ln Plano TX Vanert Gloria 1524 Chevy Chase Dr Milwaukee WI 260-3927 Creasman Norma 1586 Council Dr Arden NC Thomas, Jr John 604 Deep Lake Dr Holland MI 616-403-8504 Brower James & Judith 2422 Del Webb Blvd E Joliet IL 815-545-4515 Johnson Jerry 1224 Del Webb Blvd W Plainfield IA 317-987-5997 Owens Elizabeth 1224 Del Webb Blvd W Plainfield IA 317-987-5997 Mohan Erna 2325 Del Webb Blvd W Randolph NJ 634-3890 Navarro Victor 2325 Del Webb Blvd W Randolph NJ 634-3890 Chandler Jerry & Joyce 1402 Desert Hills Dr Richmond IN 765-993-3701 Veinott John & Rosalie 1502 Desert Hills Dr Dover NH 260-3026 Swartz Peter & Janet 1819 El Rancho Dr Chicago IL 352-422-2918 Hanson Glenn & Danielle 1651 Emerald Dunes Dr Lebanon PA 717-270-6180 Lewis Raymond & Helen 2318 Emerald Lake Dr Rantoul IL 217-841-5008 Marrs Bill 2421 Emerald Lake Dr Apt 101 Tulsa OK 918-645-2211 Riggles Lewis & Dee 2421 Emerald Lake Dr Apt 211 Philadelphia PA 634-2028 Levister Cecil 2429 Emerald Lake Dr Apt 201 Brandon FL 260-3116 Stinchcomb William & Lee Ann 406 Grand Chateau Wy Gurnee IL 847-772-5322 Buggs Ronnie & Ellen 831 King Leon Wy Flint MI 938-4589 Tams Sandra 840 King Leon Wy Ventura CA 505-9914 Daft Roger & Cynthia 314 La Jolla Ave Toledo OH 633-1242 Lantz Patrick 908 La Jolla Ave Fort Wayne IN Germond Machiko 1514 La Jolla Ave 672-1691 Wendt Dennis & Ann 201 Meadow Vista Ln Oshkosh WI 920-410-6530 McKee Barry & Marcia 1306 Misty Greens Dr Centerville MA 508-280-9330 Phelps David & Mary 1335 New Bedford Dr Rochester NY 585-613-5973 Weldon Walter & Diane 416 Noble Faire Dr Stormville NY 914-456-7433 Hinds Arthur & Sharla 2221 North Creek Ct Pittsburgh PA 326-7684 Vanderschaaf John & Ivete 2232 North Creek Ct Ashville NC 888-222-1950 Riley Robin 1807 Orchid Ct Providence RI 941-586-8657 Bonney Charles 1909 Pebble Beach Blvd N Willow Grove PA 766-2600 Ridenour Shella 1909 Pebble Beach Blvd N 766-2600 Hopkins Shelby & Shirley 2003 Pebble Beach Blvd N Westchester OH 645-6078 Van Cleve Susan 830 Regal Manor Wy Waterloo IL 314-623-4672 Burden Donald 830 Regal Manor Wy Waterloo IL 314-623-4672 Freas Bruce & Pam 1003 Regal Manor Wy Berwick PA 938-4146 Jaccoi Pat & Margaret 1004 Regal Manor Wy New York NY 960-1798 Sorrentino Philip & Marianne 337 Siena Vista Pl New York NY 260-3521 Daws Robert & Gloria 338 Siena Vista Pl Atlanta GA 633-2101 Sankjohanser Ludwig & Imgard 2116 Sterling Glen Ct Higgins Garry & Cindy 409 Stoneham Dr Tiny ON 633-1052 Jenkins Max & Sharon 335 Stroll Ln Rushville IN 405-535-5726 Johnson William 1312 Warwick Ct Cohoes NY 633-9611 Snedigar Harold & Martha 1207 Wildfeather Ln New Castle IN 681-4352
Sam Sudman in Cologne, Germany 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 in Old Town Hall) Editor-in-Chief: Karen Jones sccnews@verizon.net Reporter Phyllis Hodges
Reporter John Bowker Reporter Uta Kuhn
Contributors: CA Board of Directors and Staff, Linda Bowker, Susan Muise, Ron Pelton, Judy Schings, LeRoy Skinner, Judy Stimson 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.
The News of Sun City Center
President’s Report By Ed Barnes
Moving Forward Our plan for moving forward to develop a long range plan for your facilities, based on membership participation, is progressing at a steady pace. Eleven Member Focus Groups met during the month of May. Some of the Focus Group sessions lasted up to three hours with excellent membership involvement. In excess of 125 members participated in these Focus Groups—my personal thanks to each and every member who participated in these groups. This is a valuable contribution to the future of your community. The consultant will use the input from the Focus Groups to develop a survey document which will be sent to the membership in the early summer. I encourage everyone to participate in this survey—it is for the future of your Community Association. The survey results will be tabulated and a report provided to the membership at a Town Hall meeting in the Fall. These results will be used to develop a long range plan which would be put up for a membership vote late this year. Our goal here is to use a process which will produce an independent, unbiased and objective assessment and identification of the needs of the membership—key here is needs of the membership Water Restrictions I am sure many people saw John Bowker’s eNews concerning new water restrictions in Hillsborough County but in case you didn’t— watering of lawns and landscaping is restricted to one day per week as shown on page 2. The watering day is based on the last number of your address. I hope the rainy season is just around the corner —we badly need the rain. Please comply with the new Hillsborough County water restrictions. Management Contract Update The re-compete of the Community Association management contract is progressing
nicely. The request for proposal was sent to 10 different management companies in the area. An Industry Day held on May 8 was used to provide the potential bidders an opportunity to view the facilities, community and general layout of our operations. Proposals from the potential bidders were due by May 22 and will be evaluated by the Management Contract committee over the course of the next couple of weeks. A recommendation for the new management contract will be voted on at the July Board of Directors meeting. Welcome New Clubs Over the last few months we have had some new clubs form. Clubs are the heart of Sun City Center and provide the basis for us being too young and too active to retire. Clubs allow people with a common interest to come together and enjoy what we do best—have a lot of fun. I want to welcome the Trumpettes Bridge and Scandinavian Clubs to the growing list of Community Association clubs. Sunday Entertainment Series We have found a corporate sponsor for the Wine and Cheese gathering following the Sunday Entertainment Series thanks to the efforts of Judy Schings and Director Howie Griffin. Our thanks to Brandon Honda for supporting the Sun City Center Community Association Sunday Series. This sponsorship allows us to continue to offer quality entertainment at a very reasonable price —in fact, this is the best deal in entertainment around the area. The quality entertainment provided by Judy Schings is a key factor in the terrific participation in the Sunday Entertainment Series. Many thanks to Judy for her great work.
CAUTION EXERCISING MAY CAUSE IMPROVED HEALTH INCREASED ENERGY AND A LONGER LIFE
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Guest Card Policy
Our guest card policy is based on our Bylaws which were written and approved by the membership in 1988. This policy is based on Bylaw XII, Sections 1 – 3. The policy changes regarding Guest Cards went into effect on January 1, 2012 and were modified at the Board Meeting held on May 9, 2012. The policy is as follows: • All guests 18 years of age and older must have a Guest Card when using CA facilities. • Children under 18 do not need a Guest Card but must be accompanied by a member or an adult with a Guest Card. • House guests, if accompanied by the member, may use the facilities at no charge for up to 30 days per year. The Guest Card will state “Guest must be accompanied by member at all times”. After 30 days, the guest will be charged the daily guest fee up to four months. • Unaccompanied house guests will be charged $1.00 a day or $25.00 for a 30 day period to use CA facilities. Unused days are not refunded and do not carry over for succeeding visits. • Guest Cards may be obtained in advance by the member. • Guests using a Guest Card cannot join a club. • Guest Cards may be obtained or purchased at the CA office. When the CA office is closed, the Pool or Fitness Center attendants may issue a temporary one day Guest Card, if the guest is accompanied by the member. • After 4 consecutive months, a house guest will be considered a resident and will be charged membership dues accordingly. David Floyd Corporate Secretary
CA Contact Information Phone: 633-3500 Email: sccboard@suncitycenter.org Website: suncitycenter.org
PHOTO BY JUDY STIMSON
June 2012
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SCHEDULE
CA Director Sam Sudman was the liaison with Hillsborough County to get the golf cart paths paved. June 6 13
SCC Photo Club Has 50th Anniversary Photos For Sale
Did you see that photo of yourself when they were showing photos at the 50th Anniversary Gala? Do you want a copy? Members of the SCC Photo Club took over two thousand photos of people and twenty-one events during the 50th anniversary celebration. Eight hundred of those photos are available for sale at www. sccphotoclub.smugmug.com. Several sizes and finishes are available, with a simple 4x6 print selling for just $1.40. The events are listed by category and it is fun browsing through them! Visit the website and see all of the events.
Board Workshop Board Room – 9 a.m. Board Meeting Rollins Theater – 9 a.m.
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Board Workshop Board Room – 9 a.m. Board Meeting Rollins Theater – 9 a.m.
The Commuity Leaders and CO-AP meetings will not be held in June, 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.
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June 2012
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BAHAMIAN Spectacular water location is your in this delightful home located on Simmons Lake. This 2 bedroom 2 bath plus den home has a great layout. Updated kitchen, great family room plus a 30x16 lanai (no A/C) which leads to a great 15x15 patio.
2033 Grantham Greens Reduced to $169,900
2005 Eastview Drive • $175,000
1743 Council Dr • $97,000.
KINGSPOINT Albany model located on Golf Course. Furnished and ready for you now or your next winter solstice. Walk in your front door and get a great view of the golf course. 651 Tremont Greens Lane $ 82,500
1141 Emerald Dunes $229,000
1808
Pineapple Palm $225,000
2240 Greenwich Drive $49,000
1614 New Bedford $175,000
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For Sale in Sun City Center & Kings Point 102 22nd NW St
VAC
$375,000
4.17 Acres.178 Ft on Little Man Rvr
2503 Locksley
2/2
$ 94,900
Sierra-Golf Course, C/H/A 22x09 Lanai
3723 Gaviota Dr
4/3
$299,900
LaPaloma-Lots of Bells &Whistles
1920 Del Webb W
2/2
$ 89,900
Camellia, Expanded Encl Lanai
$250,000
1+ Acres 1950 Built Home-Lit Manatee
651 Tremont Greeens
2/2
$ 82,500
Albany-Golf Course location Water too.
1015 River Drive SW2/1 1141 Emerald Dunes Dr
2/2
$229,000
Saone- Den/Office, Golf & Water
833 Tremont Greens
2/2
$ 79,900
Charleston-Split bed, Grt rm, Enc Lanai
1808 Pineapple Palm
3/2.5
$225,000
Custom-Realtec Great curb appeal
1740 Atrium
2/2
$ 79,900
Doral-Vaulted ceiling, newer appls.
2229 New Bedford Dr
3/2
$187,000
Yorkshire-Granite counters-Great area
2244 Greenwich Dr
2/2
$ 54,900
Stuart-Very Clean Snowbird retreat
832 Regal Manor
2/2
$175,000
Cezanne- Shown By Appt Only $123.Mo
2240 Greenwich
2/2
$ 49,000
Stuart-Nicely furn , large utility room.
2005 East View
3/2
$175,000
Custom, Golf Course, Split Bedrooms
1301 Warwick Court
1/1
$ 49,000
A-24 Bonus Room, 1.5 Carpt Grt Local
1614 New Bedford
3/2
$175,000
Bahamian-Simmons Lake, Great Lanai
2010 Hereford Dr
2/2
$ 48,000
Somerset—Super Buy--Being sold As-Is
2033 Grantham Grns
2/2
$169,900
Hanover-Top of Line upgrades, Shutters
306B Fowling Ct
2/2
$ 44,900
Windsor-Lite Bright Close to amenities
1747 Del Webb W
2/2
$129,000
Twintree-Water, Great Outdoor living
407-B Feltham Trail
2/2
$ 43,000
Windsor-Tenant in place. Ceramic Tile
1222 Wildfeather
2/2
$ 99,500
Twintree Furnished + Diagonal Tile
301 Kings Blvd F-143
1/1.5
$ 25,900
Mansard Nicely Furn Newer Kitchen
1743 Council Dr
2/2
$ 97,000
DW54 Carpet, Tile & Wood floor
202 Bedford Trl. E111
1/1.5
$ 24,000
Mansard I-Furnished & Ready for you.
305 Bryce Court
2/2
$ 94,900
Twintree-Kitchen changed, Maint area
301 Kings Blvd F-130
1/1.5
$ 19.900
Mansard Furnished +Newer Appl
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Andover D 80
2/2/1C
Summer rental
$ 850
1903 Canterbury B3
2/2/1C
Golf course
$ 875
1301 Warwick Ct
1/1/1.5C
Close in – walk to all
$ 775
1715 Atrium
2/2/1.5C
Capri- Lite n Airy (Aug)
$ 875
1830B Foxhunt
2/2/1C
Stuart+GC storage
$ 850
307 Knottwood
2/2/1C
LEISURE-PRIVATE POOL
$ 875
509 B Foxglove
2/2/1C
Hampton
$ 875
2016 Hullhouse
2/2/1C
Brentwood Golf/Wtr
$ 900
713 Thunderbird
2/2/1G
Quiet & spotless
$ 875
1309 Idlewood
2/2/2G
Sahara- spacious
$ 950
1805 Butterfly
2/2/2G
Twintree
$1,100
1515 Leland
2/2/2G
Sunset
$ 950
1604 El Rancho
2/2/2C
Golf Course (July 01)
$1,150
2304 Lancaster Dr
2/2/2G
Augusta
$ 975
1214 Lakehouse
2/2/2G
Dedham – ALL NEW
$1,200
2012 Heathfield
2/2/1C
WATER Brentwood
$ 975
15001 Carlton Lake
4/3/2 CPT
3 AC in country
$1,200
660 Allegheny
2/2/2G
Adventurer-Golf
$ 985
1007 Chelsea Grns
3/2/2G
Ttile/central vacuum
$1,250
803 Silverthorn
2/2/2G
Cypress Creek
$1,000
1702 Wedge Ct.
3/2/2G
Tradewinds-Caloosa
$1,300
303 La Jolla Ave
2/2/2G
Beaumont
$1,050
1809 Burlington
2/2/2G
DW52 MIDDLE LAKE
$1,100
819 Oakmont
3/2/2G
DW38
$1,100
2248 Preservation
2+den/2/2G
St Augustine
$1,300
FURNISHED ANNUAL RENTALS - AVAILABLE NOW Andover H 187
1/1.5/1C
Gable GOLF clean
2213 Grenadier
1/1.5/1C
York
$ 750 $ 795
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June 2012
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What’s New at the Library?
PHOTO BY JUDY STIMSON
Hillsborough County Neighborhood Relations Honors SCC with Two “Best” Awards
Ann Marie Leblanc, 50th Anniversary chair, Ed Barnes, CA president, and Karen Jones, The News of SCC editor-in-chief are shown with the Hillsborough County awards. At the recent Neighborhood Relations Conference, President Ed Barnes accepted the awards for both Best Event (50th Anniversary) and Best Newsletter in Hillsborough County for 2011. All of the many homeowners and community associations within the county are eligible for these awards. The Sun City Center Community Association is honored to have volunteers Ann Marie and Karen be recognized.
ENTERTAINMENT CORNER
There are three events scheduled between now and October. All shows have reserved seats, are open to the public and are scheduled at Community Hall. Tickets are on sale at the Community Association Office Monday-Wednesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-noon. Info: Judy Schings, 813-642-2001. .... Sarasota Concert Band: This 40-piece band will perform Victory Celebration on Sunday, July 1, 2-4 p.m. The concert will include Songs of American Revolution, John William’s Liberty Fanfare, and Victory at Sea by Richard Rodgers. Enjoy Dave Downer, Tenor, in America the Beautiful, Music Man, and a heart-warming patriotic sing-a-long. Featuring George Courtenay-Miller, the Youth Soloist Contest Winner. Tickets are $18/person. ...On Sunday, June 3, 2:30-4:30 p.m., enjoy An Afternoon with Jamie Perlow which is partially inspired by the movie “The Fabulous Baker Boys” and is reminiscent of the “Dinner Shows” once held at New York’s famous Copacabana. Jamie sings the songs of the 1940s through 1990s, celebrating artists like Barbara Streisand, Patti Page, Bette Midler, Karen Carpenter and many others. Some songs you will hear are The Way We Were, Somewhere Over the Rainbow, Smile, Rainy Days and Mondays, Someone to Watch Over Me and What a Wonderful World. Tickets on sale now. $8/person or buy two or more for $6 each. ...America, the Beautiful presented by the Tampa Bay Heralds of Harmony, Sunday, September 30, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Tickets ($15/person) will go on sale Wednesday, August 29, at the Atrium-Kiosk, and will be on sale Monday-Wednesday-Friday (9 a.m.-noon) through the day of the show. ...St. Petersburg Opera - I have tentatively booked three dates for their return: Sundays September 23, 2012, and January 20 and May 19, 2013. More details to follow later. And we are work ing on t he 2012-13 Entertainment Series brochure as we speak. Renewal notices will be sent out by the end of August.
Library volunteer Sally Dittman and local author Mike Deeb recently hosted a fundraiser cruise through SCC Travelworld. Pictured above is Jayne Kirse of Travelworld as she presents the proceeds in the amount of $885.65 to Mike Deeb, Elaine Birkinshaw (Library Administrator) and Sally Dittman. The funds have been allocated for the purchase of new travel DVDs and books and for the purchase of new fiction for the collection. On April 15, the Sun City Center Woman’s Club donated $772.62 to our library for the continuation of our Wall Street Journal subscription and the purchase of large print books. Our maintenance department has worked very hard this past month repainting and updating our building with a new, warm color scheme whichmakes it look fresh and inviting. We appreciate the patience of our patrons who have had to hunt for items while we were moving sections of the collection. The books on CD have a new location in the rear section of the library and our fiction collection has been reorganized so that all of the regular print books are on one side
of the aisle and the large print books are on the other side. If you need help locating your favorite author, just ask! On May 9, the CA board amended our policy to begin charging those who are not members of the Sun City Center Community Association to pay a $24 membership fee for use of the library. The fee is for all residents of Kings Point, Sun Towers, and Freedom Plaza who are not CA members. Non-members who are Hillsborough County residents may still reserve and pick up items through the Hillsborough County online catalog. Thanks to a grant from the Interfaith Social Action Council, 50 new large print titles were added to our collection this past month. The titles include bestsellers from many favorite authors such as Nora Roberts, Jeffery Archer, Iris Johansen, Amanda Quick, Stuart Woods, Dorothy Garlock, Karen Robards, Tom Clancy, Jack Higgins, Robert Crais, Tatiana de Rosnay, Clive Cussler, Max Brand, Harlan Coben, Bill O’Reilly, Florence Henderson and Karen Kingsbury. Our trade paperback collection has been moved and the catalog updated to read Trade Paperbacks to make the titles easier to find. If you have not looked at this collection, there is some great reading in there. What is a trade paperback? It is a larger, better-bound softcover that publishers often use as an alternative to a hardcover book either to promote a new author or to reprint a previous bestseller that has been rediscovered through a movie production or some other event. Come check them out! Happy Reading!
DONATIONS 4/9/12 thru 5/7/12 CLUB/ORGANIZATION AMOUNT APPLIED TO Art Club $85 FunFest Lapidary Club $327 FunFest Lions Club $25 FunFest Low Impact Aerobics $50 FunFest Needlecrafters Club $150 FunFest Sawdust Engineers $140 FunFest Scottish Rite Club $20 FunFest Shellcrafters Club $112 FunFest Softball Club $54 FunFest Tillers & Toilers $120 FunFest Woman’s Club $80 FunFest Woodcarvers Club $40 FunFest Monday Movies $273 To offset license fees Estate of Ruth Creasey $2,500 Library Woman’s Club $723 Library - large print books Community Foundation of $1,800 Woodcarvers Club for safety equip. Greater Sun City Center from the “Give a Little Back Spirit Fund”
Watch videos of the Board meetings on your computer. Go to suncitycenter.org, click on Association, then on Meeting Videos.
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The News of Sun City Center
June 2012
Newcomers ...
A Multitude of Information Resources is available to New Residents
PHOTO BY JUDY STIMSON
By Uta Kuhn As newcomers to Sun City Center, new residents have many options to have their numerous questions answered and to feel most welcome to our great community. Your first opportunity will be at the C.A. Office, where you will get a personal introduction to our community at an “orientation” which is held every Wednesday, in the Board Room of the C.A. Office at 1 p.m.
Every Wednesday at 1 p.m. the CA gives a newcomer orientation. At this session four couples attended. (L to R) Phil & Marianne Sorrentino, John & Mary Colgren, Lois Keen (CA Member Services Assistant), Tish & Dave Hudson, Harry & Beverly Noren. The orientation is conducted by Lois Keen (above) and lasts approximately one hour. The orientation consists of handouts listing services provided by The Security Patrol, Emergency Squad, Pool Rules, Fitness Center, and much, much more. There is also a question and answer period during this orientation. Also included in the handouts is a copy of the Membership Directory, which is more than just an ordinary phone book. The first 29 pages contain a wealth of information about the community and can be used to get answers to many questions or concerns a newcomer might have. At the Community Information Center that is staffed by volunteers M-F from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., newcomers can receive the following information: a. The cost of the Association Fee and what it covers. b. Lists of local restaurants, golf courses, real estate offices, airport shuttles, club lists, copies of local newspapers etc. etc. (To list everything would take up too much space.) Newcomers can also request to be given a personal tour of our campuses to see our facilities firsthand. Information Center guests can request a weekend tour, but by appointment only. At the end of their visit, they will receive a special packet which includes information on just about everything they need to know about “The Sun City Center Lifestyle.” After years of neglect, SCC PRIDES members, Lannie Cardwell, John Wilkins and Anne Cross cleaned the Club sign that welcomes you to Sun City Center. For more information on this group, please visit www.sccprides.com. Before
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The Welcome Baskets attendees receive during the “Royal Reception” sponsored by Royal Receptions LLC. To make our newcomers feel even more special, something new has recently been added. New residents will be receiving a “royal invitation” in the mail from Robyn Payant, a Florida native, successful/savvy business woman and founder/ C.E.O. of Royal Receptions LLC.
As president of Payant Financial Services, well known in the business community, Robyn has successfully engaged countless businesses to join the “Royal Court” of Royal Receptions LLC. Their generous contributions make it possible to create valuable and beautiful “Welcome Baskets” for new residents. “Welcome baskets” are given to each attendee and are filled with goodies that will encourage the newcomer to visit the businesses and restaurants who donated to the baskets. During the “Gala,” newcomers enjoy a “taste of South Shore” which includes a variety of foods provided by local restaurants. A little music and a sip of wine create the perfect atmosphere to feel like a “royal” for a few hours. What a perfect and generous way to feel “Most Welcomed to Sun City Center,” a Hillsborough County community. Another resource for newcomers is the Chamber of Commerce located at the west end of the Sun City Center Plaza. It has numerous flyers about things to do and places to see in the area.
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Casper the lion shows off his magnificent mane. The Sanctuary has one lion, over 10 tigers, five bears, five leopards, two wolf hybrids, six lemurs, four macaws, three cockatoos, two panthers, one cougar, two servals, three lynx and one bobcat. All except the bobcat, which is an injured
wildlife rescue, are viewable on the tour. The remainder of the animals came from mostly abusive show and pet situations that did not work out as the animals grew, became more expensive to keep and the owners aged. All the animals except one are spayed or neutered for their own health, plus population control since there are no places for offspring to go. The lion is the only animal not neutered since it would cause his mane to disappear. The large cats eat around 10 pounds of meat six days a week and fast on Saturdays. There are four veterinarians that work with the Sanctuary along specialized lines. The land, food, vet care, etc. are all covered by donations. Except for the vets, everybody is a volunteer. Our tour was conducted by Renette Pappas and her daughter Alexis, who was also there with East Bay FFA (formerly Future Farmers of America), a youth organization to promote and support agricultural education. FFA was there for a Hands Across America event to build a volunteer shelter, refurbish picnic tables and plant flowers. The Sanctuary is located at 13910 Seminole Trail. To get there go east on SR-674, turn right to go south on US-301, turn left on River Road, turn right on Seminole Trail, and after the road turns to gravel look for the Sanctuary on the lefthand side. For more information visit www.ElmirasWildlife.org or call 941-776-8975. Reservations are not required; just show up!
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PLANTS HAPPEN
By Ron Pelton
WHAT’S BUGGING YOU? I never realized when my wife and I moved to Florida 18 years ago, that the insects down here seem to never die. People do, but the bugs don’t. Our warm humid environment and mild winters encourages the growth and prevalence of all type of critters. But not all are bad and many are beneficially good. The next three of my articles, with acknowledgement to the contributions of Sydney Park Brown, former Hillsborough County Extension Agent, will explain ten each, of the Good, Not so good or Bad, and the really nasty ones or the Ugly bugs. Let us start with: THE GOOD BUGS, The Predators
Lady Beetles 1. Lady Beetles: Numerous species are found in Florida. Both adults and larvae feed on aphids, mites, immature scales and other soft-bodied insects. As a predator, it has contributed to a decrease in other soft-bodied insects. Also to a decrease in pesticide use in a myriad of orchard and other crops.
resemble wasps or bees, but none sting. The adults are considered to be important agents in the cross pollination of some plants. The larvae are important predators, feeding primarily on aphids that attack citrus, subtropical fruit trees, and ornamentals.
Assassin Bugs 4. Assassin Bugs: May be brown, black or brightly colored. They attack a wide variety of insects. The assassin bug adult usually measures from one to 1.25 inches long and is a robust, grotesque creature having long legs and antennae, stout beak, large eyes on a slim head. It preys upon a wide variety of insects including caterpillars, wasps, ants, bees, sawflies, cicadas, aphids and scales. When disturbed, it can inflict a painful bite which may be worse than stings from bees, wasps, or hornets.
Stinkbugs 5. Stinkbugs: Distinguished from plant feeders by spines on shoulders. Predaceous species have short, stout beaks and feed on many insects, especially caterpillars. Lacewings 2. Lacewings: Green and Brown Lacewing adults and larvae feed on soft-bodied insects such as aphids, mealy bugs, and insect eggs. Because of the longevity of the adults, voracious appetites, and high reproductive capacity they are useful biological control agents.
Syrphid Fly 3. Syrphid Fly: Adult flies are commonly found on flowers. Many
Earwigs 6. Earwigs: Feed on insects on soil surface like chinch bugs and small mole crickets. It may be destructive to many plants and flowers, but it is omnivorous, feeding on both plant and animal material, and is beneficial as other insects make up a large part of its food supply.
Big-Eyed Bugs 7. Big-Eyed Bugs:Black in color with silver wings and large, prominent eyes. Found on the soil surface or on plants; feed on many small pests, especially chinch bugs, small caterpillars and other softbodied insects. Often mistaken for chinch bugs.
Spiders 8. Spiders: All spiders are excellent predators on a wide variety of insects. These generally are hunters, not web spinners, and are not insects since they possess eight legs.
Parasitic Wasps 9. Parasitic Wasps: An extremely important beneficial insect. These wasps are very small, less than 1/8 inch long and lay their eggs in or on their prey so that the developing young will feed on the host.
Aschersonia 10. Aschersonia: A friendly fungus that looks like a disease. An excellent control of citrus whitefly. Often mistaken for scale. These fungi are generally present in all citrus groves in Florida. Next Month: Bad Critters
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Hurricane Preparedness
Sun City Center is NOT in an evacuation area. Hillsborough County Emergency Management would rather our residents not go to shelters that would take up space needed for residents in mandatory evacuation areas unless the resident feels it is absolutely necessary. The CA does not have a shelter. Even though the Maintenance Building was built to withstand a hurricane, it is not a shelter. The closest shelter to us is the Beth Shields Middle School on 19th Avenue. Reservations for Special Needs Shelters MUST be made in advance. A form needs to be completed and sent into the Hillsborough County Health Department for evaluation. We do have these forms at the CA Office. If you need more information on Special Needs Shelters, you can call (813)307-8063. It’s a good idea to have a prepared list of items you will want to take if you should decide to evacuate when a storm is approaching. If a storm should hit us directly, you will not necessarily be able to get back to your home as quickly as you think you may. HOA’s and POA’s should be responsible to know which of their residents have evacuated and should be ready to let the county and local emergency responders know which houses are empty after a storm comes through. Hillsborough County has good information about Hurricane Preparedness on its website at Hillsboroughcounty.org. An info brochure should be available at the post office or fire station.
A Sandhill Crane family frequently walks around the lake behind Noble Faire Dr.
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This Sandhill Crane chick was named “Survivor” by Bob and Inger Calbi because the first batch of eggs were eaten by an alligator.
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SCC Emergency Squad Begins Major Recruiting Campaign
June 2012
AAUW Awards Scholarships
Left to Right: Cassidy Orvik; Amber Mullins; Beverly Fletchall, Chairman of Scholarship Committee; Dr. Adrienne M. Garcia, Hillsborough Community College Foundation; Margaret Aviles and Kimerly Livingston. Not in photo: Scholarship recipients Elizabeth Garcia and Maria Mata.
Chief Noreen Schramm welcomes the Tiger Cub Scouts and their parents during a recent “show and tell” at the Squad. The group was shown through an ambulance and had a complete tour of the building and some of the training facilities. At the first sounds of the siren and bright flashing lights, we had six young scouts lining up for future driver training. Parents, too, were enthused about volunteering opportunities. The Squad welcomes recruits as young as 18 years old. All training and uniforms are provided at no charge. When training is successfully completed, volunteers are State certified as Emergency Medical Responders. Further training enables a person to become a certified ambulance driver as well. In addition to the ambulance and wheelchair van crews, we also have openings for cooks, dispatchers and front office personnel. Our Emergency Squad is the largest BLS (Basic Life Support) organization in the State of Florida. In 2011, we responded to over 6,000 emergency calls. If you are interested in joining this prestigious organization, please check out our website at www.scc-ems.us or call 813-633-1411.
At the American Association of University Women May 12 luncheon meeting, five scholarships were awarded to currently enrolled Hillsborough Community College mature women: Kimerly Livingston, Margaret Aviles, Cassidy Orvik, Elizabeth Garcia, and Marie Mata. They were introduced by Dr. Adrienne M. Garcia, Executive Director of the Hillsborough Community College Foundation. The University of South Florida scholarship was awarded to Amber Mullins. AAUW members had the opportunity to hear about the college experiences and career expectations of the students.
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Dance Clubs
Academy of Ballroom Dance Club Saturday, June 2, at Community Hall 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Members free; guests $6. Free lesson: Mambo 6:30 -7:15 p.m. Music by Bernice Dubro Dressy casual. Everyone welcome, Singles tables available. BYOB For further information, call Jean Kostka at 634-1235 or Lennie Crooks at 642-9975.
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MOONGLOW DANCE CLUB “Mario DeLeon” will provide live music for your dancing and listening pleasure on Thursday, June 28, from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. Moonglow Dance Club members are free, and visitors pay $5 per person at the door. Dressy casual; Singles always welcome. BYOB and Snacks. Ice, water, cups and napkins will be provided. For more information, call 813633-1297 or 813-642-8845.
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SOCIAL DANCE CLASSES Sponsored by the Academy Dance Club. Classes are held in the Dance Studio in the Atrium. Open to all Sun City Center and Kings Point residents. Couples and singles welcome. $5 per class. For information, call Bernice DuBro at 634-3205.
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Community Hall Dancing 7 – 10 p.m.
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TUESDAY EVENING CLASSES (June 5, 12, 19, 26) Beginning - Waltz 5:30 p.m. Intermediate - Rumba 6:45 p.m. Beginning/Intermediate - Merengue 8 p.m.
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WEDNESDAY DAY CLASSES (June 6, 13, 20, 27) Beginning - Cha Cha 12:45 p.m. Intermediate - Tango 2 p.m. Intermediate/Advanced - Swing 3:15 p.m.
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“Salute to Dads” Square Dance June not only welcomes in the summer season with all its humidity (which we full time Floridians really enj oy – ye a h we do?) – it also recognizes Father’s Day as a great day for Dads. The Sun City Center Swingers Square Dance Club, to show its appreciation for all Dads, will hold a “Salute to Dads” Mainstream/ Plus Square Dance on Friday, June 15, 2012. To help Dads enjoy this night even more, Dads Favorite Snacks will be served to them and all dancers to enjoy. Beverages will also be provided. OK Dads, since this is your night, come on out and join us as we honor you with this Special Event Dance. These Special Dances, along with the club’s regular Friday Night Mainstream/Plus Dances are held in Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble
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SINGLES DANCE CLASSES
Beach Blvd. Pre-Rounds 7 - 7:30 p.m. Mainstream/Plus Dance 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Bob Ellis calls on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Friday of the month; Art Springer calls on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month. Pat Hagen cues. Square Dancers: come join us for this Special Dance and every Friday Night for great dancing, fellowship and refreshments. Remember dancers, the club dances all summer. For further information call Geri at 633-9742 or Leah 633-3986. The club’s Beginners Square Dance lessons and Plus Workshop Class, held on Tuesday Nights in Community Hall, are discontinued for the summer. Classes will begin again in the fall. C huck Hinxman, for mer club president, vice president, and treasurer, passed away in April after a long illness. Chuck will be missed by his many friends in Sun City Center
THIS IS A SPECIAL DANCE SESSION FOR SINGLES ONLY. WE WILL BE TEACHING A FEW BASIC STEPS IN THE
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Foxy Seniors Dance Club
The Foxy Seniors Dance Club is having a Karaoke & dance on Saturday, June 16, in the Florida Room in the Atrium Building from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Enjoy an evening of fun where you can dance and/or sing, hosted by ReAct Entertainment (Suzanne & Bruce). Open to Sun City Center, Kings Point and their guests. Couples & singles welcome. Members pay $3. Non-members pay $4. BYOB. Casual Attire. For information or to reserve a table for eight, phone Angelina at (813) 634-1865.
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The Cabaret Dance Club is closed for the summer and will reopen in October 2012.
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Knock, Knock, Who’s There?
(L to R) Back row - Harry Schunk, Arnie Frigeri, Erwin Karl, Liz Lewis. Front row - Joe White, Bill Anderson, Lynda Herst An answer to the mystery - knock, knock, who’s there could be found at the Woodcarvers Club recently. The proper answer is not Woody Woodpecker, but rather a squadron of Pileated woodpeckers that several members had recently carved. The Pileated woodpecker is the largest of the woodpeckers family that is found in the United States. This bird is found locally in small numbers and is easily recognized by his large red crest and the strong slow rap, rap as he chips away the outer layers of a tree to find his dinner of bugs and stuff. It’s always a thrill to see this bird attacking a tree because of his large size and dramatic colors. This carving class was originally scheduled for 10 weeks, but it actually took 14 weeks to complete. This 16-inch tall bird (almost full size) was an extremely challenging project and was the highlight of the spring seminars at the Woodcarvers Club. This class was led by Liz Lewis and Bill Anderson.
Patriots Club Presents “Fame and Celebrate” June 24
The Patriots Club of Sun City Center is sponsoring a June Concert by the “FAME AND CELEBRATE” group of energetic young people from Utah. They have previously performed in Sun City Center. “FAME AND CELEBRATE” was well received and enjoyed by everyone. The performance is a definite “WOW!” The concert will be on Sunday, June 24, at 2 p.m. in Community Hall on South Pebble Beach Blvd. Tickets will be available MWF starting Monday, June 4, in the Atrium from 9 a.m. until noon and at the door the day of the show. Ticket price is $10 – cash or check. The nationally recognized performing group, “FAME AND CELEBRATE,” is one of 13 talented performing organizations from Clayton Productions. These talented boys and girls range in age from 1518 years. Each performer has been
carefully selected through a difficult audition process because of his/her talents, commitment to excellence and desire to share their musical gift with people of the world. The repertoire of “FAME AND CELEBRATE” includes high‑energy song and dance routines from Broadway to Country, Pop to Funk, Swing to Musical Theater—visiting popular eras such as Rock ‘n’ Roll of the 50s, Big Band Era of the 40s, Salutes to the 70s and 80s, and of course ... the hits of today. Familiar favorites from the Dr. Seuss musical and Disney are also a part of their repertoire. Groups from Clayton Productions such as “FAME AND CELEBRATE” have performed in such places as the Statue of Liberty, United Nations, Walt Disney World, The White House, Kings Dominion, Sea World, Disneyland, McDonald’s World Youth Classic, and in countries around the world.
Lapidary Club Donates to SCC Emergency Squad
June 2012
Aleksandra Surko, president of the SCC Lapidary Club presented a check for $1,000 to Noreen Schramm, chief, Sun City Center Emergency Squad. This generous contribution is so appreciated since the Squad operates solely by contributions and support from our community. The Sun City Center Emergency Squad is an all-volunteer Basic Life Support unit. It is the largest in the State of Florida. If you are seeking an opportunity to join the Squad, please call 633-1411 or visit our website at www.scc-ems.us.
GFWC Woman’s Club Honored At Florida State Conference Janet Cardulla, GFWC SCC Woman’s Club president, with Pat Keel , GFWC Florida Past President, at the recent state Conference in Orlando. The SCC Club received eight GFWC Florida state awards at the conference, receiving recognition in five of 12 areas of excellence for club work within the 2011 year. The SCC Club received a first place award in Public Relations for activities that increased identity in the community. Second Place awards were received for the overall Education Community Service Pro g r am and t he E du c at i on department’s ESO Book Club, for recruiting the most new members. Third Place was received for the Education Community Service Program Partnerships. Partnerships include the club’s support for the SCC Library, the SouthShore Regional Library and The Hope Fund for the Children at Bethune Park in Wimauma . The Club received an Honor Score award for excellence in Federation activities and support. A GFWC Florida President’s Project Award was received for outstanding accomplishments in increasing club membership, establishing a stronger identity within the community and achieving and maintaining financial stability. Two state level awards won in the Arts Competition. Rose Stack was honored with a second place
Janet Cardulla and Pat Keel award for her photograph “Up Up and Away” and Karen Ransbury received an honorable mention for her Cloth Art Teddy Bears. The SCC Woman’s Club was founded in 1962 and became part of the International General Federation of Woman’s Clubs (GFWC) in 1963. The club is open to all women living in the greater Sun City Center area. Meetings are held monthly September through May. The guiding force of the SCC Club is friendship, fun and fulfillment by working together to enhance the lives of others and our community through service, caring and commitment. For membership information, please contact Nell Elliott, 813-830-8176.
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Thursday Night Partners Bridge
Coalition on Mental Health and Aging
HELP FOR FAMILIES WITH ADULT CHILDREN WHO ARE MENTALLY ILL The largest support program for families with mentally ill members is NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness. A recent report by a government agency said the number of our citizens who have a mental illness is creeping toward 25% of the population. The problem of high unemployment, financial pressures, and an increased secular society has only magnified the concerns of many family members. Their worry is that this kind of stressful world creates the conditions for increased mental and emotional breakdowns. We who are members of the Coalition on Mental Health and Aging want to address these concerns. One of our best approaches is the formation of a new chapter of NAMI (the National Alliance for Mental Illness) for South Hillsborough County. We chose this organization because of its long, successful history and its vast coverage all over America. At this point, we are recruiting a Board of Directors to plan and guide the development of a Family-to-Family Support Group and later Pier-to-Pier Support Group for people with mental illness. We
hope also to provide Educational Programs for the general public about the “keys to good mental health.” Right now the critical need is to find volunteers to serve on the Board of Directors. Persons who have a concerns for these issues, and who may have family members affected, are needed. It would be helpful, but not a requirement, that you have training in some human relations field. We need men especially who will take time for our monthly meetings. For more details and a willingness to help in this endeavor, please call Dr. Ken Barringer, former president of the Coalition, at 813-633-8490. You may also correspond with him at his website at: kdbmailbox@aol.com Please contact him soon because the Board needs to be formed by the middle of July. Leave a message if you do not get an immediate response. A regular report in the public media will be to update our residents on the goals, function and success of NAMI. We want people to know we are in the business of changing and improving lives all the time.
See Spot.
Seated (L to R) in the front row: Bob Deutel, Joe Spaziano, Gopal Dandekar, Neal Nightingale, John Goodyear, Jurgen Reutelshofer, and Bob Jones. Second row: Mary Boyes, Hazel Crosby, Mary Nightingale, Pat Nolle, and Jean Charron. Additional contest winners not pictured were Janie Fischer, Mary Lou Mitchell, and Phil Saxton. On April 19, the Thursday Night Partners Bridge Club concluded its yearlong celebration of Sun City Center’s 50th Anniversary. Members and guests were challenged to earn 5,000 or more points in any one evening session. Beyond all expectations, Neal Nightingale achieved this goal six times during the year. Mary Nightingale, Pat Nolle, John Goodyear, Jurgen Reutelshofer, and Joe Spaziano each earned 5,000+ points on two occasions. Joe Spaziano also had the highest number of total points in one session, 6,960. One-time contest winners were Phil Saxton, Mary Lou Mitchell, Gopal Dandekar, Janie Fischer, Hazel Crosby, Bob Jones, Mary Boyes, Jean Charron, and Bob Deutel. This friendly group of bridge players invites Community Association members, as well as Kings Point residents, to grab a partner and come join us on Thursday nights at 6:45 in the Horizon Bridge Room inside the Atrium at the Central Campus. For more information, please call Pat Nolle at 642-9280.
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The Sawdust Engineers Contribute Educational Toys to The Hope Fund for Children
Marianne Wexler Featured Photographer at the Sun City Center Chamber of Commerce
Marianne Wexler is the Sun City Center Photo Club’s featured photographer for the first summer photo display at the SCC Chamber of Commerce. This is part of a series of monthly displays at the SCC Chamber of Commerce at 1651 Sun City Center Plaza. Marianne’s exhibit is entitled A Different View. Her interest in photography was sparked by her children and she took so many photos that each had 18 albums by the end of high school. Coupled with her passion for travel, she became interested in photographing unusual objects or usual objects from a different perspective. She feels that being a photographer has made her more observant of things that most people would not notice. Marianne has been a member of the SCC Photo Club for three years and has received many awards in competitions, including a third place for “Overlooking Key West” (pictured at right) in the annual Best of the Best competition. Her photos have placed high in Fun Fest voting as well. Her work will be on display through July 12.
“Overlooking Key West” For more information on the SCC Photo Club and its activities, please see our website at www. photoclubscc.com or visit the photo learning lab at 960D Cherry Hills Drive.
Members of the Board of directors of the Hope Fund were recently invited to the Sawdust Engineers Club in Sun City Center to select educational toys made by club members to be used by the children who attend the after-school and summer programs at Bethune Park in Wimauma. The Board members want to thank the Sawdust Engineers for their generosity. The educational toys will be enjoyed by many children as they learn and grow at Bethune Park where The Hope Fund, a non-profit, all volunteer organization, sponsors mentoring and tutoring one hour per week, a Marathon Kids running
program, art classes, a reading program, and more. The Fund also runs an after-school snack program and provides scholarships to those families that cannot afford the cost of sending their children to the Park. The Hope Fund raises funds f or t h e i r pro g r a m s t h ro u g h contributions, Breakfast and Bingo fundraisers (the next one is Saturday, October 27) and others and through grants. For more information about The Hope Fund, to volunteer to work with the kids or to make a tax deductible donation, call Carla Miles at 634-4268, or check out the Fund’s website at www.the-hope-fund.org.
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U.S. Marshall William Berger Speaks to the Men’s Club
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to R.) Carl McGary, president, SCC Men’s Club; William Berger, U.S. Marshall, Thomas J. Figmik, Deputy U.S. Marshall, Don Murphy, VP programs, SCC Men’s Club.
The speaker for the Men’s Club of Sun City Center was William Berger, U.S. Marshall for the Middle District of Florida. Mr. Berger’s academic and actual experience are extraordinary. His program on the history and duties of the U. S. Marshall Service was well delivered and received with enthusiasm. Following his presentation, a buffet lunch catered by Banquet Masters was provided.
Men’s Club Provides SCC with Lifeline
The SCC Observer recently published an excellent Jim Miller column on Medical Alert devices. In that article he highlighted the Philips Lifeline system as a leading source for this service and listed its basic cost at $35 per month with an $82 start up fee. This is true for much of their readership area. However, in the case of Sun City Center and Kings Point, the non-profit Sun City Center Men’s Club has for the last 20 years sponsored the Philips Lifeline program. Through the club’s volunteer efforts they are able to offer our residents that service for $25 per month and without any start up or service fees. A call to the Lifeline office at 633-7091 is all that is necessary to get started in getting the peace of mind and safety that this program provides.
Low-Impact Aerobics Club meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:25 to 9:25 a.m. in the Dance Studio. Dancing is done to tapes by Kathy Lee, Gilad, Denise Austin and others. Dues are $12 per year. For more information, call Nancy Metcalf at 633-1538.
Sun City Center Photo Club Competition Tuesday, June 12 at 6:30 pm The Sun City Center Photo Club is holding its mid-year photo contest on Tuesday, June 12 at 6:30 p.m. in the Caper Room. This is a great opportunity for community members to view digital and print photographs taken by our talented photographers. Media show “shorts”, developed by our photographers, will also be shown. Community members and guests are welcome to attend this competition. At 6:30 p.m., we will begin with our media shows on a
wide-range of topics. The judging of print and digital photographs begins at 7 p.m. by professional photographer Chuck Stevenson. For more information on the club and its activities, please see our website at www.photoclubscc.com or visit the learning lab at 960D Cherry Hills Drive. Dues for the 2012 year remain at $20 per person or $30 per household couple and provide access to club activities, competitions and classes as well as the photo lab with computers, scanners and large format printers.
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Irish Connection Donation
Men’s Club June Meeting
The speaker for the Men’s Club of Sun City Center June 20 meeting is Steve Overton, former news reporter for Channel 8 WFLA TV, an NBC affiliate in Tampa. He will speak about funny and interesting vignettes during his time with “On Your Side.” Doors open at 11 a.m. at Community Hall, 1901 South Pebble Beach Blvd. Members and invited guest cost is $12 for a buffet lunch, salad and dessert bar
including beverages. To hear more about becoming a member, contact John Armstrong at 634-6434.
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Anita Bolera of OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE FOOD PANTRY received a donation check from Paddy Cooney on behalf of the members of the IRISH CONNECTION CLUB.
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Moonglow Dance Club Installs New Officers
The Sun City Center Sew ‘n Sews Club recently honored three members who each had entries in the 2012 Florida State Fair.
(L to R): Julie Daubresse, treasurer; Gail Bouverat, president; Betty Hilliard, vice president; Mary & Chet Grocki, vice president. The 2012 elected officers of Moonglow Ballroom Dance Club invite everyone who enjoys listening and dancing to a variety of live music to join them at Community Hall, S. Pebble Beach Blvd. on the 4th Thursday of every month from 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Jan Ring received her Blue Ribbon (1st Place), for her quilted purse, and a White Ribbon ( 3rd Place) for her “Guitar Quilt.”
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Distingushed historian, Dr. Nicholas Steneck, to address MOAA
(L to R) Pat Fricke, Honorary Regent/Membership Chair; Suzanne Prach; Beverly Engles, Regent. Suzanne Prach is presented with her Ten Year Certificate of Membership at the April meeting of the Col. George Mercer Brooke Chapter of DAR in Sun City Center, Florida.
CAPT Richard Petrucci USN (Ret.) Addresses The Silver Osprey Squadron of the Association
CAPT Richard Petrucci, USN (Ret.) entering midshipmen will become ENSIGNS at the end of May 2012. CAPT Petrucci’s talk was the last for The Silver Osprey Squadron until this September. If you wish to be informed of future programs, please call CDR Roger Kennicutt, USN (Ret.) at 813-260-3221 or email him at silverosprey@yahoo. com. To attend meetings, your only requirement is to have an interest in Naval Aviation.
MFST Presents Awards to Deserving JROTC Students The Military Family Support Trust (MFST) participated in an Award Ceremony on May 9 at Riverview High School in Riverview, FL to honor outstanding JROTC students . The Cadets receiving medals, certificates and monetary awards were Sophomore Cadet Taren Harris; Freshman Cadet Matthew Tolbert; MFST President/CEO Don Schings; Senior Cadet Austin Hintze; and Junior Cadet Yliana Nieves. These awards are presented annually by the MFST to a Cadet in each class who has demonstrated outstanding military and scholastic achievements and leadership (Jr & Sr) as well as specific GPA and rankings within their class. MFST’s website is mobc-online.org.
Dr. Nicholas Steneck will be the featured speaker at the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) meeting/luncheon in the Florida Room at the SCC Atrium on June 6, 2012. The meeting will take place at 11 a.m. and reservations ($14) should be made by the Sunday before the scheduled meeting (6420497). Dr. Steneck received his Ph.D. and M.A. degrees in history from Ohio State University, where he specialized in modern European and military history. His dissertation
examines early-Cold War civil defense in the Federal Republic of Germany. He also holds an M.A. in Security Policy Studies from George Washington University and a B.A. from the University of Michigan. Dr. Steneck is currently assistant professor of history and chair of the Department of History and Political Science at Florida Southern College, Lakeland, Florida. Prior to joining the FSC faculty, he held temporary positions at Ohio State University, Oberlin College, Wittenberg College, and Wesleyan College.
Col David Pavey, USAFR, Addresses MOAA The May Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) meeting, held at the Sun City Center Atrium building on May 2, 2012, featured Colonel David P. Pavey USAFR. Col Pavey is commander of the 927th Air Refueling Wing, MacDill Air Force Base, FL. He is responsible for the organization, training, equipping, and worldwide readiness of a combined Reserve and civilian wing of approximately 800 people. The 927th Air Refueling Wing flies the KC-135R Stratotanker whose missions consist of inflight air refueling, cargo and passenger airlift, aeromedical evacuation, and supporting contingencies and humanitarian operations around the world. In addition to discussing the Air Force tanker operations, Col. Pavey also discussed the effectiveness of remotely controlled
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Military Affairs
CAPT Petrucci spoke at the monthly luncheon held on Friday, May 4, at the Freedom Plaza Club in Sun City Center. He explained the admissions policy of the United States Naval Academy. CAPT Petrucci’s own Naval career is a very good example as to why a high school junior might want to receive a US Naval Academy education. CAPT Petrucci was actually prepared for two careers, one in Naval Leadership, and another in Engineering Management. His 25year Naval career gave him excellent training in operational management and his Naval Academy engineering degree provided the basis for his 12 years of engineering management at Lockheed-Martin Company. While logging over 7,500 active duty pilot hours, he also became a rated FAA airline transport pilot. Since retirement from the Navy, CAPT Petrucci has been a US Naval Academy Blue and Gold Officer. These officers are located in every state and are very important in the admissions process for the Naval Academy. Over the years, CAPT Petrucci has counseled more than 150 applicants. Two of his 2008
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aircraft maneuvers (cyber war) and the ongoing attempts of foreign individuals to disrupt these new methodologies, which are currently being used to wage combat operations. He also answered questions relative to the differences in missions of the reserve and active duty forces and the fact that they are slowly merging together.
Executive Officer of NOAA to Address Joint Meeting of MOWW / MOAA
There will be a combined MOWW (Military Order of the World Wars) and MOAA (Military Officers Association of America) meeting at the Plaza Club on Thursday, June 21st, at 11:30 am. The featured speaker will be CAPT Donald Aiken Jr. USN (Ret.). Reservations ($13) should be made by June 11th (6336513). CAPT Aiken became the Executive officer for the National O c e a n i c a n d At m o s p h e r i c Administration (NOAA), Aircraft Operations Center (AOC), Tampa, FL, in January 2008. Also known as the “Hurricane Hunters,” the AOC provides a variety of aircraft in support of NOAA’s mission to understand and predict changes in Earth’s environment and conserve and manage coastal and marine resources to meet our Nation’s economic, social, and environmental needs. CAPT Aiken graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1978,
Donald W. Aiken, Jr, CAPT., USN (Ret) retiring from the Navy in 2005. He has over 4,300 flight hours and 700 arrested landings in the S-3. His awards include the Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Joint and Navy Commendation Medals, Joint and Navy Achievement Medals and Department of the Navy Superior Service Medal. He is married to the former Linda D. Gramprie, and resides in Tampa, FL.
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The Military Order of the World Wars inducted their newly-elected officers on Friday, May 19, 2012 at the Sun City Center Plaza Club during the MOWW Region VI 62nd Annual Convention dinner. Elected were from left, Lt. Col James Warchol, sr. vice commander; Col. Roy Conklin, jr. vice commander; Lt. Col. Charlie Conover, adjutant; and Ms. Sheila Greason, commander.
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MOWW presents Detective Ronald Corr with Law and Order award
Major Ronald Hartley, HCSD Commander District IV; Natalie Corr; HCSD Detective Ronald “Dillon” Corr; and Lt Col Frank Zahrobsky The Military Order of the World Wars presented detective Ronald Corr with the 2012 MOWW Law and Order Award. The award was presented on Saturday, May 19, at the Sun City Center Plaza Club during the MOWW Region VI Annual convention dinner. The award states in part “As a detective in 2009 you were a cofounder of the Copper Theft Intelligence Unit, a multi-jurisdictional group that tracks both metal theft and prevention and detection. You also concluded a money laundering investigation that resulted in the arrest of twelve suspects, seizure of several vehicles and money forfeiture. The forfeiture resulted in the HCSO and IRS being jointly awarded $3,500,000.” In addition, the award states that “you are recognized statewide for your keen grasp of theft rings.” Detective Corr is clearly a major asset to the Hillsborough County Sheriff ’s Office.
MOWW presents CAPT Frank Kepley, USN (Ret) with Patrick Henry Silver Medallion award The Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW) presented Frank Kepley, CAPT, USN (Ret) with the Patrick Henry Silver Medallion award for patriotic achievement. The award is MOWW’s second highest award and was presented at the Region VI Annual Convention, dinner, Saturday, June 19, at the Sun City Center Plaza Club. The award cited his participation in the Military Officers Association, MOWW and the Military Family Support Trust where in each organization he serves as the Chief of Public Relations; ensuring that local community and national publications are kept informed of the veteran activities the various organizations are involved in. In that capacity, in addition to submitting news articles, he publishes a monthly newsletter and has created a MOWW website.
YLC students from six area high schools attend Tallahassee conference. The Sun City Center Chapter of the Military Order of the World Wars took 29 students from six area high schools to a Youth Leadership Conference (YLC) at Tallahassee on May 9-12. Chapter funding for this conference was aided by generous g rants f rom t he C ommunit y Foundation of Greater Sun City Center; The Interfaith Council of Sun City Center and the Retired Officer Corporation. The students attending included the following: From East Bay High School: Taylor Steppy, Ashlee Leslie, Edgar Herrera, Antonnella Aviles and Julia Phillips Riverview High School: Alexis Cole, Kierra Calhoun, Brandy Gonzales, Annamaie Stombaugh and Emily York Lennard High School: Aaron Phillips, Jessica Langrud, Magdalena Luna, Ayrianna Woody and Araceli Rodriguez
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Focus Groups from page 1
Dr. Erika Matulich, University of Tampa, conducted a series of focus groups in May.
quote from Professor Matulich should help everyone to understand the process. “Focus groups are not meant to be statistical or scientific in nature, they are meant to generate ideas for the survey. It is the survey that will be statistically accurate, but we need to know which questions to ask. We are looking for common themes among different groups. “So if an idea comes up in one group, we look to see if it comes up in two or more groups. This process is called ‘triangulation’ and should definitely be the theme to be explored in the survey. Triangulation is used to prioritize what should be put into the survey.”
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About the Survey Everyone with an active C.A. membership number will receive the completed survey in the mail. There is one survey per member number. If there are two members at the residence, each member will be able to complete the survey. CA numbers will only be used to check for duplicates and will not be used in any way to individually identify respondents. The survey will always remain completely anonymous. The surveys will only be seen by the independent research team members. No board members, staff members or residents will ever have access to the information on this survey. Ac c o r d i n g t o P r o f e s s o r Matulich, any researcher would always wish for 100% return on any given survey, because that way we know that everyone has had a chance to voice their opinion. However, we also know that historically a 100% response rate is unrealistic. At this point in time she is hoping for a response rate of 20% which is statistically more valid. So, if you want your opinion to count, be sure to fill out the survey when you receive it, send it back in a timely manner and become an active participant in planning for the future of Sun City Center.
Solution on page 30.
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On May 3, a Club Leaders focus group of 14 people was facilitated by Dr. Matulich. December from page 1 Organizations, and Homeowner/ Condo Owner Associations. There will be four prizes in each category plus a “Best in Show” grand prize of $1,000. The amounts previously reported have been tweaked a bit to encourage entries and still aren’t set in stone. Minto will also add to the day of fun by holding its 2nd Annual Winter
Festival on the SCC Community Association Central Campus after the parade. Channa Calzone, Minto Marketing Coordinator says there will be food, vendors, car show and more so you will want to make it a “don’t miss” part of the holiday season. She is working closely with the parade committee to coordinate the day’s events. Stay tuned for more details.
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A Little Advice from Consumer Affairs ...
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“BEWARE OF LONGTERM HOME SECURITY CONTRACTS!” By Susan Muise
Apparently the Hillsborough County Consumer Protection Agency has had a lot of complaints lately from older homeowners who are being targeted by home security system salesmen doing high-pressured sales for three- to five-year contracts. They say that the complaints include: “faulty equipment, inadequate instruction on how to properly operate the security system resulting in false alarms and escalating fines for each false alarm.” Please beware! They want to warn you to check out any company with whom you are considering doing business to see if there have been complaints (SCC Consumer Affairs at 633-3500, Hillsborough County Consumer Protection at 903-3430, Better Business Bureau at 727-535-5522). “Get three separate estimates, compare equipment, price and terms before making a decision, ignore high pressure sales tactic like, “This offer is only good today!’ and beware of the bait-and-switch tactic of free equipment and you only pay for a service charge.” And they remind us all again that “Chapter 501 of the Florida Statutes requires individuals who engage in certain door-to-door solicitation sales of consumer goods or services (and this includes Security Contracts!) with a purchase price in excess of $25 to obtain a Home Solicitation Permit and pass a background check.” Remember these tips: - Ask to see the permit. - Verify the permit’s validity by calling Hillsborough County Clerk’s Office at 813-276-8100. - Don’t sign an agreement with any company if the sales representative does not possess a valid permit. - Make sure any home solicitation sale is in writing and provides a three-day cancellation clause. - Cancel any agreement in writing within the allotted time, sending by certified mail with return receipt, if you are dissatisfied with the system or the contract terms. - Read the contract thoroughly, and if you don’t understand it and/or don’t agree with the terms, don’t sign the contract. A word of caution: The home solicitation law may not apply if you invite the sales representative to your home as a result of some advertisement or telemarketing call. This is good advice from the Consumer Protection. Please take heed. The Consumer Affairs Register is now available at suncitycenter.org. - Click on the SCC logo, Slide across the top to “Resources” and down to “Consumer Affairs”. The link to the Register is at the bottom of the page under the Disclaimer and Information sections.
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Hogans League of Sun City Center and Kings Point
Hogans League of Sun City Center and Kings Point
Hogans League of Sun City Center and Kings Point
4/16/12: Summerfield, H-Skins: 1st Place: Burt Easter and Rube Jones tied with 3 Skins; 2 nd Place: Rex Gibbons with 2 Skins. Low-net: Rube Jones – 72; Low-gross: Rube Jones – 91. Birds: Rube Jones - #2 Par 3.
4/26/12: Buffalo Creek, A-Skins: 1st Place: Mike McClintic - 2 Skins; 2 nd Place: John Apostolou, Ron Leombruno, Terry Upson, Terry Seipelt, Doug Banning, and Bill Poirier - Tied at 1 Skin. Low-net: Rube Jones – 65; Low-gross: Terry Seipelt – 81. Birds: Doug Banning #16 Par 3 and Terry Seipelt #13 Par 3.
and Mike McClintic - #3 Par 4; Birds: Don Koester - #7 Par 4, #9 Par 4, #13 Par 3; Karen Jones - #1 Par 4, #5 Par 4, #11 Par 3; Rube Jones - #3 Par 4, #5 Par 4; Ron Leombruno - #1 Par 4, #12 Par 4; Bill Giblin - #3 Par 4; Gary Marchman - #15 Par 3.
Caloosa Greens Ladies’ Golf April 26: Hate ‘em: A FLIGHT 1st place Jane Fischer 28; 2nd place Gil Evens 29. B FLIGHT 1st place Pat Johnson 30; 2nd place Elfie Nolden 31. C & D FLIGHTS 1st place Left to right: Rex Gibbons, Burt Jo Smalley 21; 2nd place Noreen Easter, and Rube Jones. Schramm 32. 4/18/12: Diamond Hill, H-Skins: May 3, 2012: Low Gross Low Net: A 1stPlace: Ray Dahlquist - 4 Skins; FLIGHT Low Gross Gerry Towers 2ndPlace: Art Swallow - 2 Skins. 65; Low Net Pat Hoying 52. B Low-net: Ray Dahlquist – 66; LowFLIGHT Low Gross Joann Edwards gross: Doug Banning – 84. 74; Low Net Mary Houston 54. C & 4/19/12: Buffalo Creek, H-Skins: 1st D FLIGHTS Low Gross Doris Zellers Place: Travis Lansberry - 2 Skins; 80; Low Net Jo Smalley 53. 2nd Place: Ron Doncouse and Jay Sparkman - Tied at 1 Skin. Low-net: May 10: Scotch Twosome: A FLIGHT Bill Poirier – 69; Low-gross: Bill 1st place Gloria Nunn & Helen Foti Poirier – 86. Birds: Bill Poirier - #14 65 by match of cards. B FLIGHT 1st Par 5 and Jay Sparkman - #14 Par 5 place Joann Edwards & Janice James and #16 Par 3. 69. C & D FLIGHTS 1st place Doris Zellers & Jo Smalley 82.
Caloosa G & CC Men’s Golf 4/17/12: GAME 2 BEST BALLS: 1st Mike Zwissler /Woody Nelson/Al Duncanson/Harold Wismann; 2nd John Mc Dougall/Georg Lang/Russ Rowe/Bob Fortie and Dick Lanese/ Jim Harkins/Ed Daveler/Walt Taney. Left to right: Bill Poirier, Jay Sparkman, Travis Lansberry, Ron April 24, 2012: Game: 1 54: 1st Joe Doncouse. Birnbaum/John Burns/Noel Kohn/ Jim Brubaker; 2nd John Franks/ 4/23/12: Apollo Beach, A-Skins: Woody Nelson/Al Duncanson/ 1 st Place: Jim Sari, Rich Lucidi, Richard Ventrone. Doug Banning, Rube Jones, and Rex Gibbons - Tied at 1 Skin. Low-net: April 26, 2012: “54”: First Place: +25 Jim Sari – 69; Low-gross: Jim Sari Jack Last, Ed Daveler, Roy Long; - 91 Second Place: +24 Joe Birnbaum, Ron Jewell, Don Tarantino, Chuck Reeve. 5/3/12: 2BB: First Place: -35 Bob Dufresne, Don Tarantino, Walt Taney, Wally DeArment; Second Place: -33 Larry Chambers, David Domroes, David Lickfeldt, Roy Left to right: Rube Jones, Jim Sari, Long. Rex Gibbons, Doug Banning, and Rich Lucidi. May 8, 2012: “54”: First Place: +17 Woody Nelson, David Domroes, 4/25/12: Sandpiper (Palms - Oaks), Bob Brown; Second Place: +10 Ron A-Skins: 1 st Place: Burt Easter Kemmeling, John Burns, Bob Fortier. and Paul Zizelman Tied - 2 Skins. Congratulations to Burt Easter who May 12, 2012: “54”: First Place: is 86 years old for taking low net, +23 Ron Kemmeling, Max Jessup, low gross, and having two natural Roy Long; Second Place: +17 birds! Low-net: Burt Easter – 60; Larry Chambers, Jose Rodriguez, Low-gross: Burt Easter – 80. Birds: Wally DeArment. Burt Easter - #13 Par 4 and #15 Par 4. May 15,2012: First place -31 Ron Kemmeling, John Burns, Bob Fortier; Second place -24 Richard Lanese, Norman Weinlein, Jack Morton.
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Front row, Left to right: Rube Jones, Mike McClintic, and John Apostolou. Back row, Left to right: Doug Banning, Bill Poirier, Terry Upson, Ron Leombruno, and Terry Seipelt. 4/28/12: Freedom Fairways, H-Skins: 1st Place: Karen Jones - 4 Skins; 2nd Place: Art Swallow and Van DaCosta - Tied at 2 Skins. Low-net: Mike McClintic - 50. Low-gross: Karen Jones – 66. Eagles: Mike McClintic - #5 Par 4 and Ron Leombruno - #9 Par 4. Birds: Karen Jones - #10 Par 3, #12 Par 4, #13 Par 3, and #16 Par 3, Mike MCClintic - #14 Par 4 and #17 Par 4, Karl Wessinger - #14 Par 4, Van DaCosta - #6 Par 4. 4/30/12: Buffalo Creek, H-Skins: 1st Place: Rex Gibbons and Paul Maki - Tied at 2 Skins. Low-net: Rich Lucidi and Paul Maki - Tied at 69; Low-gross: Rube Jones – 87. Birds: Rex Gibbons - #13 Par 3 and Paul Gorney - #5 Par 5.
Left to right: Ron Leombruno, Tom Rosata, Mike McClintic, Gary Marchman, and Don Koester 5/7/12: Buffalo Creek, H-Skins: 1st Place: Tom Rosata - 2 Skins; 2nd Place: Ruben Jones, Rich Lucidi, Paul Gorney, John Lackey, John Apostolou, and Don Mowry - Tied at 1 Skin. Low-net: Paul Maki – 63; Low-gross: Ruben Jones – 86. Birds: Rich Lucidi - #3 Par 3 and Tom Rosata - #18 Par 5.
Left to Right: Rich Lucidi, Rube Jones, Don Mowry, Tom Rosata, John Lackey, Paul Gorney, Paul Maki, and John Apostolou. 5/14/12: Buffalo Creek, H-Skins: 1st Place: Butch Gadd and Art Swallow - Tied at 2 Skins. Low-net: John Apostolou – 63; Low-gross: Buzz Wetzel – 80. Birds: Butch Gadd - #13 Par 3 and Buzz Wetzel - #1 Par 4.
Left to Right: Don Mowry, Paul Gorney, and Rex Gibbons 5/2/12: Sandpiper Oaks – Lakes, A-Skins: 1st Place: Terry Seipelt - 2 Skins; 2nd Place: Paul Maki, Tom Rosata, Bill Healey - Tied at 1 Skin. Low-net: Robert Harris – 62; Lowgross: Terry Seipelt – 82. Birds: Terry Seipelt - #1 Par 5 and #10 Par 5 and Robert Harris - #7 Par 4.
Left to Right: Bob Harris, Tom Rosata, Paul Maki, Terry Seipelt, and Bill Healey 5/5/2012: Freedom Fair ways, H-Skins: 1st Place: Ron Leombruno, Left to right: Ray Dahlquist, Fred Mike McClintic, Don Koester - Tied Zizelman, Burt Easter, and Rex at 2 Skins. Low-net: Don Koester – 48; Low-gross: Rube Jones – 68. Gibbons. Eagles: Ron Leombruno - #9 Par 4
Left to Right Standing: Rich Huff, Art Swallow, Butch Gadd. Left to Right Seated: Buzz Wetzel and John Apostolou.
Hogans League June Schedule
Date 6/2 6/4 6/6 6/9 6/11 6/13 6/16 6/18 6/20 6/23 6/25 6/27 6/30
Day Course Sat Freedom Fairways Mon Buffalo Creek Wed Sandpiper Sat Freedom Fairways Mon Buffalo Creek Wed Sandpiper Sat Freedom Fairways Mon Buffalo Creek Wed Sandpiper Sat Freedom Fairways Mon Buffalo Creek Wed Sandpiper Sat Freedom Fairways
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4/16/18/19: 2 Man Match Play: Flight 1 Dick Jackson/Ray Sparks. Flight 2 Mike Magalski/Gary Martin. Flight 3 Hal Schuchman/Walt Towner. Flight 4 Jim Betts/John Lyons. Flight 5 Joe Pardo/ Bob Vellante. Flight 6 George Stieper/ George Galen. Flight 7 Bob Murman/ John Brannock.
4/16:2 Best Balls: 1st Place Flight 1 Ray Martin, Bob Condon, George Krauss. 1st Place Flight 2 Fred Held, Mike Sekol. 4/23: 2 Best Balls on 4’s & 5’s 3 Best Balls on 3’s: 1 st Place Flight 1 Bill Fitzhugh, Bob Trombetta, Mel Bushart, Dave Brady. 1st Place Flight 2 John Scott, Dale Holstrom, Cliff Ryan, Jerry Sandusky. 4/30: Scramble: 1st Place Flight 1 Bill Fitzhugh, Mac McClafferty, Dave Gerow. 1st Place Flight 2 Bruce Conley, Dave Boyer, Dale Holstrom, Marty Dain. 5/7: 3-2-1: 1st Place Flight 1 Jim Kinnear, Jim McClafferty, Bill Meier, Dave Gerow. 1st Place Flight 2 Dale Holstrom, Bob Bryan, Jerry Sandusky, Cliff Ryan. 9 Hole Men 4/13: 1 Best Ball: 1st Place- Al Dave Hoffman, Ron Poublon, Fred Mayes. 4/20: Low Net: 1st Place- Will Kuxhousen. 2nd Place- Bob Keller. 4/27: 2 Best Balls: 1 st Place- Will Kuxhousen, Bob Keller, Joe Marcario, Bob Repetti. 5/4: 3 BBon 3’s, 2BB on 4’s and 1 BB on 5’s: 1st Place- Will Kuxhousen, Ron Poublon, Dave Hoffman, Bob Bryan. 5/11: 2 Best Balls: 1st Place- Bob Keller, Ron Poublon, Fred Mayes, Bob Bryan 20. 18 Hole Ladies 4/13: Best 9 ½ Hdcp: 1st Place- Sue Watkins. 4/20: Best 9 of 18 ½ Hdcp: 1st PlaceAdele Robinson. 4/27: Low Net: Sue Watkins. 5/4: Low Gross: 1st Place- Ollie Keller. 5/11: 3 Blind Mice: 1st Place RuthGaughf. 9 Hole Ladies 4/13: Tee to green: 1st Place Flight 1 Jane Boccieri. 1st Place Flight 2 Sue Skolnick. T-1 st Place Flight 3 Kathy Boccieri, Marilyn McCormick. 4/20: 3 Clubs & a Putter: 1 st Place Flight Janine Johnson. 1st Place Flight 2 Margie Ditch. T-1st Place Flight 3 Kathy Boccieri, Mary McClafferty. 4/27: 3-2-1: 1st - Emma Gadd, Janine Johnson, Terry Wynne, Mary McClafferty. 5/4: Odd Holes minus ½ Hdcp: T-1st Place Flight Rosa Gerry, Emma Gadd. 1st Place Flight 2 Mary Keller. 1st Place Flight 3 Nancy Stevens. 5/11: Low Gross: 1st Flight- Jane Boccieri. 2nd Flight- Rosalie Killian. 3rd Flight- Nancy Stevens.
4/23: 1 on Odd/2 on Even: 1st Place Mike Porta/George Smith/John Lyons/ Doug Tanzer. 4/30:Low Gross/Low Net: 1 st Place Gross Flight 1 Larry Lutz; 1st Place Net Flight 1 Jim Green. 1st Place Gross Flight 2 George Galen; 1st Place Net Flight 2 Bill Yost. 1st Place Gross Flight 3 Don Freed; 1st Place Net Flight 3 Cliff Buck. 1st Place Gross Flight 4 Greg Franczyck; 1st Place Net Flight 4 Nippy Nolan. 1st Place Gross Flight 5 Jim Morris; 1st Place Net Flight 5 Dick Sovich. 1st Place Gross Flight 6 Doug Tanzer; 1st Place Net Flight 6 Ron Kingston. 5/7: Scramble: 1st Place Gary Hookstra/ Greg Franczyk/Mike Noone. 5/14:1 Net of 2: 1st Place Don Freed/ Greg Franczyk. Ladies 4/17: Low Gross/Low Net (18 Hole Ladies): 1st Place Gross Flight 1 Judy Fenwick; 1st Place Net Flight 1 Connie Toussaint. 1 st Place Gross Flight 2 Kathleen Kelly; 1 st Place Net Flight 2 Sandy Johnson. 1 st Place Gross Flight 3 Pat Bulis; 1st Place Net Flight 3 Barbara Bogg. 1st Place Gross Flight 4 Pam LeCren; 1st Place Net Flight 4 Bobbie Ulbrich. 1st Place Gross Flight 5 Sally Mathews; 1st Place Net Flight 5 Mary Smith. 1st Place Gross Flight 6 Karen Tomle; 1st Place Net Flight 6 Jan Thumberg. 4/17: Low Net (9 Hole Ladies): 1st Place Flight 1 Colleen Savas. 1st Place Flight 2 Mitzi Walsh. 4/24: 1-2-3 Best Ball (18 Hole Ladies): 1 st Place Flight 1 Judy Fenwick/ Linda Belanger/Skippy Peacock/Sue Sussman. 1st Place Flight 2 Pat Bulis/ Mary Smith/Alice DeSchryver. 4/24:1-2-3 Best Ball (9 Hole Ladies): 1 Place Judi Gannon/Nancy Wason/Patty George/Mitzi Walsh.
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5/1: Best Nine (18 Hole Ladies): 1 st Place Flight 1 Debbie Lester. 1st Place Flight 2 Karen Tomle. 5/1: Low Net (9 Hole Ladies): 1st Place Suzanne Buck. 5/8: Team Quota Points (18 Hole Ladies): 1 st Place Liz Lewis/Chris Sparks/Linda Suh/Terry Jacoby. 5/8: Team Quota Points (9 Hole Ladies): 1st Place Suzanne Buck/Nancy Wason/ Patti Hannon/Ann Parisen. 5/15: Throw out 3 worst Holes (18 Hole Ladies): 1st Place Flight 1 Liz Lewis. 1st Place Flight 2 Carolyn Clark. 1st Place Flight 3 Jan Thumberg. 5/15: Low Net (9 Hole Ladies): 1st Place Suzanne Buck.
April 16, 2012: Prize Fund Tournament 4-Player Texas Scramble 1 Gross + 1 Net: Flight 1 Kyle Creasy/Terry Boyd/ Terry Mosier/ Steve Harvey 111. Flight 2 Joanne Brennan/Ken Myers/ Pat Ladzinski/ Mike Krodel 114. Flight 3 Kyle Rollins/Lyle Watson/ Bob Stephens/ Al Longo 125. Flight 4 Gene Hemingway/ Ilene Hemingway/Jerry Gibson/ Karen Gibson 127. Flight 5 John Torchia/Bill Laurent/Chuck Smith/ Ed Annen 130. Flight 6 Clint Williams/Helen Williams/ Dave Bartku/ Jan Bartku 135. April 23 and 24, 2012: Member-Member: Round 1 Format One Net Best Ball of Two;Round 2 Format Modifies Alternate Shot: Men’s Flight Winners: Flight 1 Pete Easter/Jay O’Connell 129/ Flight 2 Norb Miller/Steve Lawrence 132. Flight 3 Gary Morris/Tim Cunningham 130. Flight 4 Bob Winters/Vic Linn 130 (playoff). Flight 5 John Durm/Woody Crowell 133 (playoff). Flight 6 Clint Williams/Dave Bartku 130 (playoff). Flight 7 Tommy Wardlow/Dave Birkett 123. Flight 8 Bob Noelte/John Richards 125. Ladies Flight Winners: Flight 1 Lois Scoppettuolo/Linda Scarbrough 122. Flight 2 Betty Rollins/Priscilla Haney 121. Flight 3 Linda Majewski/Deloris Durm 114. Flight 4 Betty Brynn/Karen Stanhope 129 (playoff). May 11, 2012: Couples MemberMember 2 Net Best Balls of 4: Flight 1 Ron Bartlett/ Joann McCally/Jerry Vilinsky/ Karen Goldwater 116. Flight 2 John Skinner/Anne Skinner/King Slater/ Linda Lentz 111. Flight 3 Chuck Bennett/ Nadi Bennett/ Jay O’Connell/ Kathy O’Connell 116.
June 2012 Erma Faron 28.6. Flight 3 John Breaugh/Vickie Breaugh 21.8. Sandpiper Men 4/19: Best Two Balls Net: 1 st Place Mike Sharpe, Ron Pelow John Wright, George Nelson. 4/26: Four Man Shamble: Flight #1 1st Place Ted Bickel, Ken Wagner, Jim Armitage, Tom Bennis. Flight #2 1st Place Mike Gomes, Ron Pelow, Jim Cosgrove, Carl Lingertot. 5/3: Team 1-2-3: 1 st Place Dave Ransbury, Jim Cosgrove, Walter Wight, Peter Brock. 5/10: Individual Low Net: Flight #1 1st Place Joe Pliska. Flight #2 1st Place Les Easton. Flight #3 1st Place Dick Timm. Ladies 4/17: Shamble: 1st Place Joan Huebner, Sue Wyckoff, Jean Mooney, Phyllis Lee. 4/24: Low Net: Flight #1 1 st Place Phyllis Wright. Flight #2 1st Place Linda Deslondes. 5/1: Team 1-2: 1st Place L o i s P e l o w, Sue Wyckoff, Gene Perry. 5/15: Team Points: 1st Place Nancy Saunders, Linda Deslondes, Jeanne Doherty.
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Men’s League Results April 30, 2012: Individual Quota Points:Flight 1 Dave Liehr and Pat Gilbert +5 (tie). Flight 2 Clint Williams and Chuck Lutz +4 (tie). Flight 3 Tony Olivera +9. May 7, 2012: Team Scramble Gross/ Net: 1st Place Gross Dave Liehr/Don Faron/ Rich Miller 63. 1 st Place Net Steve Lockom/King Slater/ Chuck Lutz/ Bob Noelte 56.6. May 14, 2012: Individual Match Play: Pat Gilbert 3 and 2; Steve Lockom 3 and 2; Clint Williams 4 and 3; Chuck Lutz 4 and 3. Ladies League Results April 17, 2012: Individual Play Gross/ Net: 1st Flight 1st Place Gross Joanne Brennan 88; 1st Place Net In-Sook Kim 69. 2nd Flight 1st Place Gross Emily Rohner 93; 1st Place Net Suzy White 68. 3rd Flight 1st Place Gross Sue Auger 99; 1st Place Net Erma Faron 66. May 1, 2012: Team Quota Points: 1st Place Marcia Karp/Rosie Kintz/ Priscilla Haney/Mary Naylor +37. May 8, 2012: 2-Player Modified Alternate Shot: Flight 1 Dorothy Anderson/Betty Ann Bauman 62.8. Flight 2 Karen Goldwater/Faye McKeown 59.4. April 13, 2012:Friday 9 Couples Results, Four Player Net Scramble:Flight 1 Louise Caulfield/Dick Caulfield/ Larry Kintz/Rosie Kintz 27.6. Flight 2 John Breaugh/Vickie Breaugh/ Chuck Kovacik/Sue Kovacik 27.4. April 27, 2012: 2-Player Modified Alternate Shot: Flight 1 Bill Quinlan/ Adele Quinlan 28.6/ Flight 2 Don Faron/
Joyce Stafford Caloosa Golf and Country Club member Joyce Stafford celebrated her second hole-in-one in ten years. She is shown on the 17th hole fondly holding her 9 hybrid which she fired on the 96-yard hole playing in a foursome with Beverly Valentine, Vicki Franks and Maxine Thompson on April 20,2012. Judi Smolinski scored a hole in one on May 13th at Sandpiper on the Lakes hole #5. It was witnessed by Dave Smolinski. Shirley Stammen scored her hol-in-one at Sandpiper on the Palms hole #8 using her 6-iron. It was witnessed by Jan Huber, Yvonne Kelly and Connie Toussiant. Jo Smalley made a hole in one with a 7-wood on #17 on Caloosa Greens. It was witnessed by Janet Chick & Mary Klopp.
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Beat the Pros - Sandpiper Golf Club
SCC WGA (Members of Sandpiper, Club Renaissance and Scepter golf courses) Weekly League tournament results : 1/5/12: LOW GROSS/LOW NET: Flight A 1st Low Gross Kathy Lawrence 80; 1st Low Net Judie Schafers 69; 2nd Low Net Marcia Morris 70. Flight B 1st Low Gross Connie Toussaint 89; 1st Low Net Shirley Vilinsky 65; 2nd Low Net Beverly Heil 70. 1/12/12 : REVERT TO PAR - ONE HOLE EACH SIDE: Flight A 1st (tie) Connie Toussaint and Jeanie Shively 64*. Flight B 1st Jeanne Doherty 61; 2nd Rosie Kintz 66. 1/19/12: PICK YOUR PARTNERALTERNATE SHOT: Flight A 1st Jan Huber & Joanne Brennan 64; 2nd Judie Schafers & Jeanie Shively 68. Flight B 1st Nancy Birkett & Linda Majewski 65; 2nd Ruth Kramer & Linda DesLondes 69. 2/2/12: THE BETTER HALF: Flight A 1st Kiyoko Ashendorf 29; 2nd (3way tie) Joanne Brennan , Judie Schafers, Jeanie Shively 30* tie. Flight B 1st Net Barbara Gaines 27; 2nd Net Insook Kim. Flight C 1st Net Shirley Villinsky 25; 2nd Net (4way tie) Holly Bartholomew, Jean Doherty, Rosie Kintz, Linda Suh 29* Tie. 2/9/12: ABC STEP ASIDE SCRAMBLE: 1st Jeanne Doherty/ Judie Schafers and Kiyoko As h e n d o r f / L i n d a Su h / S h i r l e y Vilinsky 81* Tie. 2/23/12: WGA CHAMPIONSHIP” (Gross score): Flight A 1st & Overall Judie Schafers 86. Flight B 1st Jeanie Shively 87; 2nd Lois Scoppettuolo 88. Flight C 1st Beverly Heil 94; 2nd Barbara Gaines 98. Flight D 1st Linda Suh 96; 2nd Stacia Connors 101. 3/1/12: 6 CLUBS + PUTTER: Flight A 1st Linda Scarbrough 73; 2nd (tie) Judie Schafers, Connie Toussaint 74*tie. Flight B 1st Cecilia Part 73; 2nd Susan Wyckoff 74. Flight C 1st In-Sook Kim 73; 2nd Helen Joseph 75. Flight D 1st Jeanne Doherty 72; 2nd Linda Suh 73. 3/15/12: ABCD SHAMROCK SCRAMBLE: 1st Place Team (tie
at 72) Shirley Stammen/Lois Scoppettuolo/Stacia Connors/ Phyllis Lee and Marcia Morris/ Joanne Brennan/Carol Ann Burgess/In-Sook Kim. 3/22/12: BEST BALL OF TWOSOME: Flight A 1st Connie Toussaint & Judie Schafers 61; 2nd Jan Lawrence & Yvonne Kelly 64. Flight B 1st Joan Huebner & Phyllis Wright 63. Flight C 1st Beverly Heil & DeLoris Durm 61; 2nd Betty Jo Rollins & Nancy Birkett 62. Flight D 1st Jeanne Doherty & Gene Perry 64; 2nd Stacia Connors & Emily Rohner 65. 3/29/12: SKILL POINTS: Flight A 1st Marcia Morris 20; 2nd Kiyoko Ashendorf and Judie Schafers 19 (tie). Flight B 1st Susan Wyckoff 19; 2nd Connie Toussaint 16. Flight C 1st Linda Suh 21; 2nd Suzanne White 16. Flight D 1st Phyllis Lee 18; 2nd Rosie Kintz 13. 4/4/12: QUOTA POINTS: Flight A 1st Beverly Heil +8; 2nd Diane Doto +5.5. Flight B 1st Jeanne Doherty +14. 2nd Shirley Vilinsky +12. 4/19/26/2012:SPRING FLING – ECLECTIC (Two Weeks): Flight A 1st Low Gross Judie Schafers 76; 1st Low Net Lois Scoppettuolo 61; 2nd Low Net Linda Belanger 65. Flight B 1st Low Gross Ruth Kramer 84; 2nd Low Gross Beverly Heil 88; 1st Low Net Jean Mooney 62; 2nd Low Net Linda Suh 66. Flight C 1st Low Gross Suzanne White 87; 2nd Low Gross Linda DesLondes 95; 1st Low Net Phyllis Lee 64; 2nd Low Net Rosie Kintz 68. 5/3/12: Team ABCD scramble event: 6-6-6 two best pairs in foursomes: 1st Place Joan Huebner/Bobbie Ulbrich/ Kitty Matzkin/Jeanne Doherty 128; 2nd Place Marcia Morris/Jeanie Shively/Maggie Jaccoi/Suzanne White 129*(match of cards). 5/10/12: Low Gross/Low: FLIGHT A Low Gross Kitty Matzkin 78; Low Net: 1stLinda Belanger 68; 2nd Lois Scoppettuolo 69. FLIGHT B Low Gross Joan Huebner 87; Low Net1st (tie) Pat Eytcheson and Susan Wyckoff 69. FLIGHTC Low Gross 1st Emily Rohner 100; 2nd Rosie Kintz 100; Low Net 1st Shirley Vilinsky 64; 2nd Jeanne Doherty 69.
L to R: Jeanie Shively (event chairperson), Lois Scoppettuolo (event chairperson); Marcia Morris (WGA president); Bob Dailey, Club Renaissance Pro (A-Flight); Lisa Lipnicky, Scepter Pro (C-Flight); Marty Leahy – Falcon Watch Pro (B-Flight) Winners of Sleeve of Golf Balls—Net score better than Pros composite BB-71: Shirley Vilinsky 64 Joan Huebner 66 Kitty Matzkin 67 Linda Belanger 68 Jeanne Doherty 69 Susan Wyckoff 69 Pat Eytcheson 69 Lois Scoppettuolo 69 Winners of a Logo Golf Ball: Flight A - Pro: Bob Dailey 79 Linda Scarbrough 71 Marcia Morris 74 Jeanie Shively 75 Carolyn Avrett 75
Flight B - Pro: Marty Leahy 77 Ruth Kramer 71 Maggie Jaccoi 71 Connie Murray 73 Beverly Heil 75 Suzanne White 76 Stacia Connors 76 Flight C - Pro: Lisa Lipnicky 76 Emily Rohner 72 Rosie Kintz 73 Carol Ann Burgess 73 Carol Salowitz 73
2nd Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament Winners
Caloosa CC Women’s Golf 5/2/2012: Low Gross-Low Net: Flight 1: Beverly Valentine 1st Low Gross score 88; Mary Lou Underwood 1st Low Net 70; 2nd Low Net tie Barbara Struble and Jan Harding 73. Flight 2: Anita Ciota 1st Low Gross 95; Dottie Morgan and Jerry Cox tie 1st Low Net 71. Flight 3 Alice Friedlein 1st Low Gross 100; Sandy Gaither 1st Low Net 74; Rose Huggard 2nd Low Net 75. Flight 4: Dale Marie Nolta and Maggie Roy tie 1st Low Gross 106; Ruth Ann Phelan 1st Low Net 71 Janis Ingram and Nancy Cleary tie 2nd Low Net 72. Flight 5: Joyce Shade 1st Low Gross 106; Helen Claghorn
1st Low Net 68; Betty Burke 2nd Low Net 69. 5/9/2012: Throw out 1 hole per side. Full Handicap: Flight 1: Mary Lou Underwood 1st low net score 52; Jan Harding 2nd low net 56. Flight 2: Anita Ciota 1st low net 54; Terry Cox 2nd low net 57. Flight 3: Kim Roush 1st low net 50; Jana Roberts 2nd low net 53. Flight 4 Ellen Offenback and Ruth Ann Phelan tie 1st low net 53; Lorraine Hofer 2nd low net 55. Flight 5: Joan LaMar 1st low net 48; Dessie Mahony 2nd low net 51.
The 2nd annual Greater Sun City Center Chamber of Commerce golf tournament was held at Caloosa Golf and Country Club on May 11, 2012. More than 100 people attended and enjoyed the event that was generously supported by the Chamber members. 1st place winners are shown surrounded by Caloosa Board President Barbara Struble on the left and Les Clark, VP/House Director at Caloosa on the right. 1st place winners: Dick Lanese,Nick Lanese, Cass McColeman and Scott Given. Their team scramble score was a 10 under par 62. They were sponsored by Cohen Co. Special Awards: Closest to Pin #13 Johnny Robinson; Longest Drive#18 Cass McColeman; Closest to alligator# 11 Jerry Hart; Closest to line #1 (1 inch) Jerry Hart; Putting contest 1/2 inch Marty O’Neil.
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Table Tennis Competes in Inter-Club Doubles Tournament
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The John Donnelly Table Tennis Club, located at Community Hall, held their first inter-club doubles tournament. It was a random draw for teams with each player having nine different partners and playing nine different teams. The points for each person were totalled with the following results: Ken Miller, 186 points, gold medal; Bob Hafey, 181 points, gold medal; Dodie Hahn, 173 points, silver medal; and Jud Bleser, 166 points, silver medal.
The Sun City Center 1 Traveling Doubles Tennis Team competes throughout Hillsborough County playing in A League of Their Own Tennis (ALOT). This league with three divisions totaling 24 teams is comprised of tennis players of all ages and level of play from 4.0, 3.5 & 3.0 USTA ratings. Sun City Center fields two teams comprising 10 regular players each with a total sub listing of 55 players. The season is August through April with the awards banquet held at The Rose Inn in Plant City on May 16. Pictured (L to R) are Bobbi Sagraves, Mary Eggar, Betty Zellers, Rolande Poulin, Maggi Guzinsky, Linda Smith, Nancy Williams, Fran Walker & Sharon Lucas. Not pictured is Sheryl Doom.
(L to R) Jud Bleser, Ken Miller, Dodie Hahn, Bob Hafey
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Golfers Appreciate!
SCC Emergency Squad Supports Chamber of Commerce Outing
The German-American Club Golf Group showed their appreciation to leader Dieter Quitsch after their final tournament for the season. The group plays a mixed scramble once a month at the various ClubLink courses in Sun City Center always followed by a jovial dinner along with the non-golfing partners. At the final dinner, golfer John Haeger presented Dieter with a token ribbon of cash for his leadership, as the group will be on a break for June, July and August.
(L to R) Noreen Schramm, Bob Rusnak, Jan Huber, George Meeker. The Chamber of Commerce of Sun City Center held its second annual golf outing on April 11 at The Caloosa Golf and Country Club. It was a spectacular day with good food, lots of prizes, and a special feeling of fun and comaraderie. The Squad members were well recognized by the community in their dazzling white shirts. The Squad is an all-volunteer organization. They are always looking for new recruits. If anyone is interested in joining this prestigious group, please call 813-633-1411 or visit their website www.sccems.us. Paid Advertisement
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Lawn Bowlers Compete to Qualify for the October Nationals
For the past week American Lawn bowlers from near and far have been playing at Sun City Center in the Play Downs to determine who will represent the SouthEast Division in the National finals that are being played in San Diego in October. Some Men and women Lawn Bowlers from Sun City Center competed, and the winners of the ladies section were Sun City Center resident Linda McDougall and her partner Christine Garbutt from Lakeland (pictured L to R).
Certificate of Commendation Awarded to James J. Harkins IV “The Hillsborough County B oard of County Commissioners hereby commends and thanks you for your lasting commitment to Hillsborough County, the SouthShore community, and all those who live, work and play here. “Eve n a s you r world-renowned work as a historian, lecturer and transatlantic activist takes you all across Florida and even to Ireland and Germany, your deep dedication to enhancing the local community is unwavering. You demonstrate this in all that you do, including through your work as the founder of the SouthShore Roundtable, which works to promote Sun City Center resident James Harkins accepts civic improvements, certificate from Hillsborough County Commissioner as a ten-year member Sandra Murman at a public ceremony on May 22, of the Hillsborough 2012 at the SouthShore Regional County Library. County Library Board; as a passionate member of the Friends of the SouthShore Regional Library; and as the principal champion for bringing Public Art to the SouthShore Regional Library, for the enjoyment of all its patrons. “Your steadfast commitment to the community and its residents ensured the SouthShore Regional Library came to be, and so it is especially fitting that the Public Art you worked so diligently to secure, Sandpiper Pavilion, is now placed in the James J. Harkins IV Plaza. “We thank you for your continuing passion for the quality of life of our residents. We are proud to have you as a resident of Hillsborough County, and acknowledge with respect and appreciation, your many years of faithful service and community spirit. Awarded this 22nd day of May, 2012 Signed by all 7 county commissioners, Ken Hagan, Chairman”
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When Something Doesn’t Look Right
Hey folks. This month I wanted to bring attention to a bad situation in our community that, while not a dire outbreak, has been happening fairly regularly. A situation that, as residents of this community, you can take a key, active role in reducing if not eliminating. I’m talking about a reoccurring trend of break-ins targeting homes whose owners are away. Whether they are at the grocery store or back up north for the summer, their empty homes present crimes of opportunity for the bad guys. Here is what has been happening: A suspect sees that a home is unoccupied. Maybe the car is not in the driveway or the golf cart is not there. The suspect then walks around to the rear of the residence and pries open either the screen door or sliding glass door. Once inside the suspect then helps him or herself to any valuables. Then the suspect either slips out the rear of the residence or right out the front door to a waiting
Submitted by Deputy Chris Girard vehicle driven by an accomplice. The resident then returns home to find valuables gone, the back door broken and nothing to explain what happened or why. They call the police and, when HCSO arrives and begins to question neighbors, we learn the sad truth… Someone saw something out of the ordinary, perhaps even suspicious, but they simply did not act until it was too late. Think about that. What if it happened to you? Wouldn’t you want your neighbor to call the authorities to help protect you and your home? It’s a good bet they would want you to do the same. So, here’s what you can do to help: First, be vigilant. Just keep your eyes and ears open for anything or anyone out of the ordinary. Next, if you see someone you don’t recognize walking through the neighborhood acting suspicious or if you see a vehicle parked by the curb that you don’t recognize – particularly in front of a house where the folks are not at home – don’t just ignore it. If possible, get a description and tag number of the suspicious vehicle or person. Then call it in to the HCSO non-emergency number, 813-2478200. And, as always, if you witness someone breaking into a home or fleeing a home with valuables, CALL 911. And remember, don’t overlook people just because you may see
them regularly. Many of these crimes of opportunity are committed by individuals either dressed as or actually employed as maintenance workers, yard workers or tradesmen. Something else to watch for – golfers. Sure, you should expect to see golfers in our community. We have some great golf courses. But not everyone who golfs here lives in our community. Sure, that’s okay, but, if you see someone out on the course who seems to be wandering near the back doors of your neighbor’s home, watch and, if they appear to be acting suspiciously, report. Call the nonemergency number: 813-247-8200. Again, this is not an outbreak, but we have had several reoccurring instances of this type of crime over the past year. The best action you can take is to be vigilant and, when necessary, get a good look at and a good description of suspicious persons or vehicles. Keep the HCSO non-emergency number handy. Maybe clip this article and put it up on your fridge. The easier it is to find, the faster YOU can be a help to your neighbors and your neighborhood. Let’s work together. You know what’s out of place in your neighborhood. Your vigilance will help law enforcement to locate and apprehend these suspects. Here’s a final tip: If you plan to have workmen at your home and you will not be there, tell your neighbors. That way they KNOW everything is on the up and up.
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Neighbors Pitch in to Revive their Pond
With garden tools in hand and the help of willing neighbors, members of the Osprey Place Homeowners Association are working to rejuvenate their neighborhood pond between Platinum Drive and Lennox Greens. On a recent Tuesday morning, 29 homeowners placed 440 plants along the shoreline in less than an hour, according to organizer John Jackson. The plants were provided by the Adopt-A-Pond program of Hillsborough County and the Southwest Florida Water Management District. County environmental scientist and program coordinator Jennifer Aragon prepared a pond design, and showed volunteers where and how to plant the aquatic and shoreline plantings. She said, “There was a lot of participation and a good effort, so we were able to do a lot of planting in a short time.” John Jackson said he had been concerned for the past few years about the pond’s condition, and then learned about the Adopt-A-Pond program. It not only offers guidance and assistance, but also provides the plants. Using volunteers and the free plants saves the homeowners association hundreds, and possibly thousands of dollars, he added. “I wasn’t sure how many people would show up,” Jackson said, “but we had a lot of help, and got the planting done in half the time we expected.” In addition to Osprey Place residents, volunteers included members of SCC PRIDES, the Elegant Gardeners Club, Tillers and Toilers, the Villas on the Greens HOA Lake Committee, and members of the neighboring Royal Doulton HOA. Additional plantings around the pond are planned for the months ahead. The Adopt-A-Pond program is designed to reduce storm water pollution, improve water quality, increase wildlife habitat and beautify the pond areas. Though Sun City Center has many small bodies of water, only seven groups have joined the program, with varying degrees of participation, according to coordinator Jennifer Aragon. Further information about the program is available by calling (813) 744-5671.
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The Monday Movies will normally show two movies each month in the Rollins Theater at 1pm on the second (2nd) and fourth (4th) Monday. Dates and times may change as required. Seating is limited to 200 per showing and is reserved for current Sun City Center Community Association members and guest who present an up-to-date member/guest card.
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“We Bought a Zoo”
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Based on a true story, a Los Angeles newspaper columnist and adventure writer who, as a single father, faces the challenges of raising his two young kids. Hoping that a fresh start and a new life will restore their family spirit, he quits his job and buys an old rural house on 18 acres outside the city that comes with a unique bonus feature: a zoo, where dozens of animals reside under the care of head zookeeper Kelly Foster and her dedicated team. With no experience, limited time and a shoestring budget, he sets out with the support of his family and the local community to reopen the zoo. Now, he is no longer reporting an adventure story; he’s living his own and it is right in his own backyard. Genres: Drama, Family Actors: Matt Damon, Colin Ford, Thomas Haden Church, Scarlett Johansson, Patrick Fugit Language: English Subtitles: English Rated: PG
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Queens native Josh Kovaks has managed one of the most luxurious and well-secured residences in New York City for more than a decade. Under his watchful eye, nothing goes undetected. In the swankiest unit atop Josh’s building, Wall Street titan Arthur Shaw is under house arrest after being caught stealing two billion from his investors. The hardest hit among those he defrauded? The tower staffers whose pensions he was entrusted to manage. With only days before Arthur gets away with the perfect crime, Josh’s crew turns to petty crook Slide to plan the nearly impossible ... to steal what they are sure is hidden in Arthur’s guarded condo. Though amateurs, these rookie thieves know the building better than anyone. Turns out they’ve been casing the place for years, they just didn’t know it. Genres: Action, Comedy Actors: Ben Stiller, Alan Alda, Eddie Murphy, Casey Affleck, Matthew Broderick Language: English Subtitles: English Rated: PG-13 for some language and sexual content.
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BRANSON HUB & SPOKE CHRISTMAS SHOWS TOURS FREE BUS! Leisurely 5 days in Branson - Show Capital of the world, Includes 7 shows!
Tour, Scenic VIA Rail Train Journey, St Lawrence River Scenic Cruising, Over 16 ports of interest! Beautiful!
MACY’S THANKSGIVING PARADE from$1236
Fiesta, Grand Canyon & Las Vegas! A breathtaking scene!
10 FLORIDA OFFICES: Ft Myers • Lakeland • Largo • Naples Ocala • Port Charlotte • Sarasota Sun City Center • Venice • The Villages
FREE AIR! San Francisco, Monterey, Pebble beach & 17 mile drive. Los Angeles, 7 day cruise to Cabo San Lucas.
SUN CITY CENTER:
(813) 633-4521 Cypress Village Plaza 3818 Sun City Center Blvd SCC, FL 33573
FREE AIR! Includes Las Vegas, Death Valley & Yosemite National Parks, Reno, Lake Tahoe
CARIBBEAN SUPER VALUE 8 DAYS ............ from $644
FREE BUS! Enjoy the best value for an Eastern or Western Caribbean Adventure! Great Vacation!
800-511-5411
www.LJ.travel
ALL RATES INCLUDE TAX AND FEES
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