The News of May 2012 - ISSUE #46
...an official publication of the Community Association —Named Best Newsletter in Hillsborough County 2011
Fireworks 2012 are a GO!
50th Comes to a Spectacular Close
CA Board Meeting
9th
Watch videos of the Board meetings on your computer. Go to suncitycenter.org, click on Association, then on Meeting Videos.
by Ann Marie Leblanc
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On the Inside CA Schedule................. 3 Club Happenings...... 20+ Consumer Affairs........ 27 Crossword.................. 25 CryptoQuote................11 Deputy Chris............... 34 Entertainment Corner... 5 Expanding Horizons..... 7 50th Anniversary........... 8 Golf........................ 31-33 Military Affairs........ 12-13 Movies........................ 35 Newcomers.................. 2 Plants Happen............ 10 President’s Report........ 3 Sports....................... 30+ Sudoku....................... 29
PHOTO BY GEORGE SEELEY
Mother’s Day 13th By Phyllis Hodges Plan now to stay right here in Sun City Center for a great Independence Day celebration. After the fireworks last year were so phenomenally well received, the Community Association immediately started a fund for a 2012 display. “We now have the expenses covered, thanks to the generosity of Minto Communities and Brandon Honda, as well as donations from residents,” says Ann Marie Leblanc, who chaired the project in 2012 and agreed to serve in that role again.
In making the announcement, she added that the planned display is going to be even more impressive than last year. Also, breakfast on July 4 was so popular that another is planned. Sam and Joanne Sudman have stepped up to organize it. (If you want to help, contact them at msudman@tampabay.rr.com or at the CA office 813-633-3500.) To add to the festivities, Nick Egarhos, owner of the Sandpiper Grill, is planning a food station outside the North Course clubhouse later in the day. The fireworks will start around dark. Stay tuned for more details in next month’s NEWS.
PHOTO BY JUDY STIMSON
May Dates to Put on Your Calendar
Ann Marie Leblanc at the Gala
Last night, as the curtain came down on the year-long celebration of the 50th Anniversary, it was a moment of pure joy for me. I looked around the room and saw nothing but smiling faces in our community. It was a moment when I knew this was the perfect retirement community. At the end of the year I knew the whole 12 months of events had put smiles on the faces of many, many residents and guests. While President Special Board Meeting Held on Monday, April 23 Barnes heaped many complimentary remarks on my plate, I knew that none A Special Board of Directors deposit. Two corporate sponsors have of this would have been possible without meeting was held at 9 a.m. on come forward to support this event. The the wonderful chairmen of the events Monday, April 23, 2012 in the Rollins Community Association thanked Minto and mostly, YOU the residents! If you Theater. Communities, LLC and Brandon Honda Cont’d. on page 8. The 50th Anniversary year for their generous support. was briefly reviewed by Ann Marie The petition to request a community Leblanc. All events were well attended vote on approval or disapproval of the NOTICE with most events sold out. The 50th sending of the December 30, 2011 Letter Beginning January 1, 2012, if Anniversary showed a profit for of Intent to ClubLink, LLC was rejected you wish to have copies of The News the year. The 50th Anniversary by the Board after a long discussion by of SCC forwarded to an address Committee suggested using the the Board and community members. outside of Sun City Center, there will profits to fund projects within the The rejection was based on Article XV be a $3 per month service charge. Sun City Community. Proposed of the Articles of Incorporation which This charge is to offset the costs of projects were a TV for the Atrium allows the Board to reject a petition if it mailing the nresletter to an additional Building to showcase upcoming and is not in the community’s best interest. address. The fee must be paid in the past community events; refurbish Before the vote, President Ed Barnes CA Office before The News of SCC will the Sandpiper Room; contribute announced that ClubLink has agreed to be mailed. If you want the newsletter $10,000 to the Capital Fund; and, the removal of paragraph one in “Other forwarded for an extended period of the remaining funds to go toward Considerations” which limited the time, months can be paid in advance. future July 4th fireworks. The Board Board’s ability to take a formal position Thank you for your cooperation in agreed with the recommendations on any building plans on the North this matter. and approved the disbursement of Lakes Golf Course. The Board will go the funds. forward with acquiring the 5+/- acres of **Remember, you can always In a second action, the Board the North Lakes Golf Course. The land view the most current issue approved the contract and a $10,000 is being donated by ClubLink. After the meeting, ClubLink signed the revised deposit for the July 4, 2012 fireworks. of The News of SCC Letter of Intent. It is on page 11 in this The fireworks fund will reimburse on our website for free** the Community Association for the issue.
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The News of Sun City Center
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Where Will YOU Take the SCC Story?
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Cuba
Angkor Wat
Alex and Karen Cross visited Angkor Wat on a recent tour of Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam.
George and Neva Getman thought the trip to Cuba was interesting, educational and a challenge, but well worth the effort.
NEWCOMERS March 2012
List prepared by Linda Bowker from CA staff data. Report corrections, additions to CA at 633-3500.
Last Casper Seggerman Woodard Anderson Stillwagon Houle Donovan Wood Fellin Jackson McIntyre Philipp Johnson Hughes Bederka Nelson Brooker Brown Rolfes Caulfield Vascik Hart Simon Thurston Crabtree Lucido Prutsman Bieneman Williams Colgren Rodrigues Carter Solland Frost Forsyth Eller Ramsauer Hambrick Schafer Spano Gray
First Num Local street Hometown St Phone James & Ava 608 Allegheny Dr Merrill WI 938-3601 Patrick & Suriphan 1806 Allegheny Dr Marcus IA 404-433-4470 Rebecca 701 Bel Air Ave Bradenton Beach FL 633-1591 Jerald 1325 Bluewater Dr Warren OH 330-206-7048 Linda 1325 Bluewater Dr Warren OH 330-206-7048 Leo & Patricia 702 Brannen Cir Southampton MA 413-336-4075 John & Marie 1513 Chevy Chase Dr Clay NY 540-259-0909 Wilma 1535 Chevy Chase Dr Pittsburgh PA 645-6767 Joseph & Margaret 1720 Coco Palm Cir Newark DE 302-456-1183 Elizabeth 1507 Council Dr 419-4895 Judith 225 Courtyards Blvd Apt 201 Anderson IN 419-4493 Rose 229 Courtyards Blvd Apt 204 Flushing NY 938-3193 Daniel & Cindy 1521 Danbury Dr Madison WI 633-1941 Mike & Jeannie 2326 Del Webb Blvd W Akron OH 633-2407 Dennis & Susan 1008 El Rancho Dr Port Crane NY 938-1489 Debra & Richard 1122 El Rancho Dr Fergus Falls MN 612-751-0171 Wilfred & Gloria 1629 Emerald Dunes Dr Rock Hill SC 938-1485 Carroll & Mollie 2330 Emerald Lake Dr Plant City Fl 309-2898 Larene 1609 Faxton Dr Jamestown CO 633-2173 Linda 1620 Faxton Dr Fort Lauderdale FL 938-5517 Victoria 1620 Faxton Dr 938-5517 Susan 1520 Fort Duquesna Dr Lexington Park MD 383-5953 Frank & Cheryl 215 Genet Ct Riverview MI 734-341-9839 Virgil & Dorothy 1201 Hacienda Dr Collinsville IL 618-670-8605 Larry & Sharon 1401 Jacobson Cir Columbus OH 614-406-3113 Barry 1515 LaJolla Ave Valrico FL 367-7653 Clair & Carole 1302 Lambdeth Ct Cattaraugus NY 716-257-9623 Patrick & Carol 703 Medina Wy Winchester KY 859-771-4180 Roark 1304 Misty Greens Dr Peoria IL 309-256-6442 John & Mary 404 Noble Faire Dr Springfield IL 847-525-2326 Mariano & Ann 328 Northway Dr Cranston RI 633-0460 Beukema 1810 Pebble Beach Blvd N Holland MI 904-305-6463 Cedric & Lavon 99 Sola Ln Balsam Lake WI 715-557-0948 Marian 205 Sola Ln Madison NY 973-309-0118 Dean & Cindy 404 Stoneham Dr Monroe MI 734-625-5705 Brian 206 Stonehouse Ct Paducah KY 270-465-8075 Beverly 911 Sun Key Ct Miami FL 706-490-4655 Jack & Pat 1611 Vincennes Dr Russelville AR 634-2425 Christine 1613 Vincennes Dr Brewster NY 727-515-2929 Joseph & Jean 704 Westmont Wy Parker CO 303-638-2657 James & Raquel 1010 Yellow Bird Pl 239-470-0429
Bahamas
Marc Chamberlin (R) celebrated his 65th birthday on a cruise to the Bahamas. Also pictured are (Front row) Nancy Carroll and Mary Chamberlin, 2nd row Paul Carroll, Paulette Izumi, Jill Ilho; 3rd row Elaine Centrella, Ron Isumi, Ken Ihlo, 4th row Mary Finn and David Centrella, top John Finn. 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 Photographers: Katherine Benoit, 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.
May 2012
The News of Sun City Center
President’s Report By Ed Barnes
Thank You, Thank You I would like to acknowledge the contributions that Dolores Whitfield made to the Community Association office while performing as the Executive Assistant to the Board. Dolores stepped in to fill the shoes of Carol Donner when Carol was suddenly taken ill. Dolores did a super job of figuring out the filing system and where all of the documents were kept. Without Dolores’ help, we would have been lost and many important things would have gone undone. Dolores helped us out of a very tight spot and did so without hesitation. Many, many thanks to Dolores. July 4th Fireworks One of the more memorable highlights of 2011 was the July 4th Fireworks - we plan to have a repeat performance this year. We have secured two corporate sponsors who will be helping us financially. However, we still need membership help to ensure we have sufficient funds to make this event as good as last year. Your contributions can be made at the CA office. There will be a Holiday Breakfast to start the day in the Florida Room. There will be more about this event in the coming months. Membership Dues Unfortunately, this is the time of year when we have to start the unpleasant process of filing liens against property because of unpaid membership dues. CA membership dues are due January 31 – and become past due on February 1. We sent out four late dues notices and with each notice, we asked the delinquent member to come to the CA Office and see if we could work out a payment plan. In mid-May we start preparing and filing liens on those homes that have not paid their membership dues. This year we have 155 properties that have not paid their membership dues. We encourage the owners of those 155 properties to pay their dues or contact the CA Office to work out a payment plan. Go Forward Plan As I have indicated in the past and I think many people in SCC agree, we want to move forward and develop a plan to modernize our facilities on a pay as you go basis. In order to move forward effectively, we need to gather the consensus of the membership and have a process which will incorporate the views, ideas and thoughts of our members into a long range plan. The goal is to use a process which will produce an independent, unbiased and objective assessment and identification of the needs of the membership. Our plan to do this is by the use of an independent organization to lead this effort using a Focus Group approach. The Focus Groups
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Guest Card Policy By Director David Floyd
The Board has received some questions from the members on the guest card policy which went into effect in January. This policy is based on the following Bylaw:
will seek the opinions, ideas and thoughts from the members. To accomplish this we are hiring an independent consultant from the University of Tampa to lead this effort. The output from the Focus Groups will be a survey that will be sent to all Community Association members. The survey results and a final report will be reported to the membership at a Town Hall meeting in the fall. Using these results, the Board will then move forward to present a long term plan of action to the membership for approval. End result of this effort will be that every member will have an opportunity to have a say in what we want to do in the future. On page 6 in this Newsletter you will find an article with more details on our Community Survey process by Director David Floyd Focus Group Volunteers We have a number of people who have volunteered to help formulate this long range plan, but we can always use more input from the membership on this very important issue. If you would like to volunteer, you can send us a note or an email or you can call me at 633-3500. We value your opinion and this is an opportunity for you to have direct input into the future of your facilities. Guest Passes A f te r h e ar i ng nu m e rou s comments from members concerning guest passes we are going to reexamine the policy on this matter. We have suspended requirements that (1) the guest must be present and provide identification in order for the member to buy a guest pass and (2) that guest passes may not be purchased in advance. Our hope is that this will reduce some of the inconvenience for the members and allow you to obtain passes before your guests arrive. At the May Board of Directors meeting, we will have some revisions to the guest pass policy to discuss. Those revisions are in this issue of The NEWS of Sun City Center. If you are interested in the guest pass policy, I recommend you attend the May 9 Board Meeting at 9 a.m. in the Rollins Theater. Community Association Committees I want to make sure everyone understands the SCC Awareness Committee is not associated with your Community Association in any way whatsoever. This committee is not a CA committee and has no status with the Community Association.
BYLAW XII - USE OF FACILITIES ASSOCIATION Section 1. Current membership facilities paid for by members was or guest cards must be shown upon taken into consideration. The Board request for participation in any felt that some of the costs could be activity on Association property, shared by our guests and visitors by except as provided by Sections 2 and implementing a fee structure. Those 3 of this Bylaw. who were having guests visit would Section 2. House guests of help to support the expenses. members in good standing may use Since January 2, 2012 we have Association facilities for a thirty (30) had our visitors use over 8,000 day period if accompanied by their days of guest passes. The $1.00/day host; to use Association facilities if fee will help to defray the costs of not accompanied by their host, house providing services to visitors and guests will be required to have a guest guests and will in the long term save card, which can be purchased at the our member’s dues expense. Association office at fees established Our policy is the following: by the Board. All guests over age 18 must Section 3. The Board may have a Guest Card. Guests under 18 establish policies under which non- do not need a Guest Card but must members may use Association facilities be accompanied at all times by a on a “space available” basis, subject member or guest with a guest card. to recognition of the Association’s Guest Cards are free for up to tax-exempt status and the purpose 30 days, if the member accompanies expressed in Article II of the Articles the guests to the facilities. of Incorporation. Guest cards are $1.00/day Over the years we have had many unauthorized persons using or $25/30 days if the guest is not our facilities; thus the Board, for the accompanied by the member or if safety and security of our members, the guest stays over 30 days. The Board did receive some decided that persons using our complaints about requirements that facilities should have identification. We now require CA members to guests must provide identification display their badges when accessing and that guest cards could not be the facilities and that all guests do purchased in advance. The Board likewise by displaying a Guest Card. suspended these requirements on If a member wishes to accompany a April 11 and will formally vote to guest on their visits to our facilities, remove these requirements at their there is no charge (up to 30 days) May 9 Board Meeting. Please refer but we will require that the guest to page 5 of this edition for proposed have a card which states: “Must policy changes. be accompanied by member at all times.” COMMUNITY
ASSOCIATION SCHEDULE
Guest cards for unaccompanied guests must be purchased by the
member at the CA office. If the office is closed, the Pool or Fitness Center attendants may issue a temporary guest card and the member will need to accompany the guest. A separate Guest Card is required for each person 18 years of age and older. Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a CA member or an adult with a Guest Card. The question of whether to charge a $1.00/day or not to the residents for their unaccompanied guests was discussed for a number of months by the Board. The decision to do so was not taken lightly. We looked at room use, club use, and at who was using our facilities. We found the following: Non-members from the local area were using our facilities. Some members were inviting non-members to join them at our facilities. In 2011, we issued over 30,000 days worth of guest cards. Cost of maintenance for our facilities is also an issue. The fairness of having non-members using the
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Board Workshop Board Room – 9 a.m. Board Meeting Rollins Theater – 9 a.m. Community Leaders Mtg. Florida Room - 9 a.m. CO-AP Meeting Caper Room - 2 p.m.
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Board Workshop Board Room – 9 a.m. Board Meeting Rollins Theater – 9 a.m.
The Community 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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1015 River Drive SW2/1
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1747 Del Webb W $129,000
SIERRA on Golf Course 2/2 with double garage, Europeon cabinets, enclosed covered front porch plus a 22x09 Lanai/Den with central heat and air. Home can be purchased either furnished or not...you decide. Located within walking distance of Nantuct pool. 2503 Locksley $99,900
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For Sale in Sun City Center & Kings Point $375,000 4.17 Acres..178 Ft on Little Manatee Rvr
1920 Del Webb W
2/2
$89,900 Camellia, Expanded Encl Lanai
$250,000 1+ Acres 1950 Built Home-Lit Manatee
1740 Atrium
2/2
$83,000 Doral-Vaulted ceiling, newer appls.
2229 New Bedford Dr
3/2
$187,000 Yorkshire-Granite counters-Great area
651 Tremont Greeens
2/2
$82,500 Albany-Golf Course location Water too.
832 Regal Manor
2/2
$175,000 Cezanne- Shown By Appt Only $123.Mo
833 Tremont Greens
2/2
$82,000 Charleston-Split bed, Grt rm, Enc Lanai
2005 East View
3/2
$175,000 Custom, Golf Course, Split Bedrooms
1801 El Rio
2/2
$72,000 DW52 Corner Lot, A little TLC needed
2033 Grantham Grns
2/2
$174,900 Hanover-Top of Line upgrades, Shutters
104 Carswell Circle
2/2
$69,900 Keystone-Golf course--Furnished
322 Caloosa Woods
2/2
$159,900 Kingston, Exp Pavered Driveway
2244 Greenwich Dr
2/2
$54,900 Stuart-Very Clean Snowbird retreat
1530 Fort Duquesna
2/2
$155,000 Limetree-Immaculate and Spac-Must See
2240 Greenwich
2/2
$49,000 Stuart-Nicely furn , large utility room.
415 Shellpoint E
3/2
$155,000 Income Property with 2 Bed Apt
2010 Hereford Dr
2/2
$48,000 Somerset—Super Buy--Being sold As-Is
1611 Bentwood
2/2
$110,000 Twintree Exp- New Paint in and out.
306B Fowling Ct
2/2
$44,900 Windsor-Lite Bright Close to amenities
1705 Orchid Court
2/2
$109,900 Windjammer-Courtyrd Entry,Cul de sac
407-B Feltham Trail
2/2
$43,000 Windsor-Tenant in place. Ceramic Tile
2503 Locksley
2/2
$ 99,900 Sierra-Golf Course, C/H/A 22x09 Lanai
301 Kings Blvd F-143
1/1.5
$25,900 Mansard Nicely Furn Newer Kitchen
305 Bryce Court
2/2
$ 94,900 Twintree-Kitchen changed, Maint area
202 Bedford Trl. E111
1/1.5
$24,000 Mansard I-Furnished & Ready for you.
1344 Bluewater Dr
2/2
$89,900 Twintree-Great Location, Screen Lanai
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1306 Lambdeth
2/2/1.5G
Cambridge SHARP+
$ 850
307 Knottwood
2/2/1C
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1301 Warwick Ct
1/1/1.5C
spacious apt
$ 775
1903 Canterbury B3
2/2/1C
Golf course
$ 875
1830B Foxhunt
2/2/1C
Stuart+GC storage
$ 850
1715 Atrium
2/2/1.5C
Capri- Lite n Airy
$ 875
713 Thunderbird
2/2/1G
quiet & spotless
$ 875
1515 Leland
2/2/2G
Sunset
$ 950
1611 Bentwood
2/2/2G
Twintree
$ 975
2304 Lancaster Dr
2/2/2G
Augusta
$ 975
1622 Faxton
2/2/2G
Beaumont
$ 995
1743 Council
2/2/2G
DW54 spacious
$ 975
1705 Orchid Ct.
2/2/2G
Hacienda design
$1100
2012 Heathfield
2/2/1C
WATER Brentwood
$ 975
1604 El Rancho
2/2/2C
Golf Course (July 01)
$1150
660 Allegheny
2/2/2G
Adventurer-Golf
$ 985
1214 Lakehouse
2/2/2G
Dedham – ALL NEW
$1200
803 Silverthorn
2/2/2G
Cypress Creek
$1000
15001 Carlton Lake
4/3/2 CPT
3 AC in country
$1200
303 La Jolla Ave
2/2/2G
Beaumont
$1050
819 Oakmont
3/2/2G
DW38
$1100
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668 Allegheny
2/2/2G
South Pacific-Golf
$1100
2213 Grenadier
1/1.5/1C
York
$ 795
1809 Burlington
2/2/2G
DW52 MIDDLE LAKE
$1100
Andover D 80
2/2/1C
Summer rental
$ 850
1001 Yellowbird
2/2/2G
Waterfront Twintree
$1200
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Proposed Policy Changes to be voted upon at the May 9 Board Meeting 3.06 CAPITAL FUND FEE At the time of closing on the resale of a residence within Sun City Center by a buyer who has not previously purchased a residence within Sun City Center, a standard/customary Capital Fund Fee in the amount of $1,500.00 shall be collected from that buyer. All fees collected shall be placed into the Capital Fund account. The Capital Fund is restricted to funding capital projects within the Community Association. 3.07 E.2 (Add) d. The Capital Fund Fee refunded will not exceed the amount originally paid. 6.02 LIBRARY A. Definition Any resident of Hillsborough County with a current county library card may use the library to access the Hillsborough County computer or to obtain and return Hillsborough County Library materials. Community Association members will use their CA card to access the library’s materials. Residents of Kings Point, Sun Towers (nonmembers), and Freedom Plaza need not have a Hillsborough County library card but must present a picture ID and complete an application for a SCC library card in order to use the CA library’s materials. A fee of $24
per year will be charged for the library card effective as of June 1, 2012.
be accompanied by member at all times”. Guests must provide identification.
6.03 Swimming Pools A. Pool Hours - Daily l. Outdoor Pool Adults 18+ 7:00 AM to Dusk (As Posted) 2. Indoor Pool Adults 18+ 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM (As Posted) 3. Exercise & Spa Pools Adults 18+ 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM (As Posted) F. On-Duty Attendant 2. The on-duty attendant may issue a temporary Guest Card valid for a single visit only, when the main CA office is closed. The CA member and guest must be present in order to obtain the Guest Card. Temporary Guest Cards are dated and will state “Must be accompanied by member at all times”. Guests must provide identification. 6.04 Fitness Center G. On-Duty Attendant 2. The on-duty attendant may issue a temporary Guest Card valid for a single visit only, when the main CA office is closed. The CA member and guest must be present in order to obtain the Guest Card. Temporary Guest Cards are dated and will state “Must
6.05 GUESTS/VISITORS B. Guest Cards All Guest Cards must be obtained or purchased by the member at the CA office. or may be purchased at the Fitness Center or Pool (refer to Policy Section 6.03 A.5 and 6.04G.1) when the CA office is closed. When the CA office is closed, the Pool or Fitness center attendants may issue a temporary guest card that states “Must be accompanied by member at all times.” Guests must provide identification. Guest Cards may not be obtained or purchased in advance. Guest Cards must be displayed when accessing or using the facilities.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS CLUB/ORGANIZATION
AMOUNT
APPLIED TO
Aquasizers $1,000 To offset expenses for heating pool Laureate Zeta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi $125 Hardship Fund Merry Makers $38 Hardship Fund Monday Movies $973 To offset License Fees Par for the Chorus $200 Hardship Fund Square Dance Club $300 Operations Ceramic Club $50 FunFest Horseshoe Pitchers Association $350 FunFest Lions Club $25 FunFest Needlecrafters Club $150 FunFest Organ & Keyboard Club $190 FunFest Potters Wheel Club $75 FunFest Solo Line Dance Club $50 FunFest Scottish Rite Club $20 FunFest Shellcrafters Club $112 FunFest Softball Club $54 FunFest Stained Glass Club $89 FunFest Community Foundation (Durward & Janet Siville Fund) $5,859 Library Travel World $886 Library
2. A CA member must either obtain or purchase a Guest Card permitting a House Guest (visitor(s) staying overnight) to use the facilities.
accompanied by member at all times.” After 30 days, the guest will be charged the daily guest fee up to four months. b. If a house guest wishes to use the facilities and will not be accompanied by the member, during the days of his/her visit a charge of $1.00/ day per guest card will be charged for a House Guest to use CA facilities. Guest Cards are dated at the time of issue. They may be purchased for either daily use ($1.00/day) or for a period of thirty days ($25/30 days). Guest Cards are issued for daily use periods and unused days are not refunded and do not carry over for succeeding visits.
Directory Corrections
The CA asks that you check your listing in the new Membership a. H o u s e G u e s t s m a y, i f Director y for accurac y. If a accompanied by the member, correction is needed, please contact use the facilities at no charge Judy Hill at the CA office, 633-3500. for up to 30 days per year. A Guest Card will be required and will state “Must be
ENTERTAINMENT CORNER If you are looking for somewhere cool to spend an afternoon, there are several events scheduled. All shows have reserved seats, are open to the public and are scheduled at Community Hall (except the opera which will be held at the Rollins Theater). 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 two concerts, 2-4 p.m.: Sunday, May 27: Latin Rhythms with Mexican, Spanish and Latin American music (to include Espana Rhapsody, Malaguene and Mexican Hat Dance. A dash of jazz with the Tijuana Brass and Benny Goodman pieces, a splash of Broadway with Evita, and popular marches of El Caballero and Lady of Spain. Instrumental features will include Trumpets Wild and Amparito Roca, performed as a brass quartet) and youth instrumentalist soloist winner. Sunday, July 1: Victory Celebration to 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. Tickets are $18/person. JUST ADDED: Sunday, June 3, 2:30-4:30 p.m. “An Afternoon with Jamie Perlow” 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 for $12. America, the Beautiful presented by the Tampa Bay Heralds of Harmony, Sunday, September 30, 2:30-4:30. Tickets ($15/person) will go on sale Wednesday, August 29, at the Atrium-Kiosk, and will be on sale MondayWednesday-Friday (9 a.m.-noon) through the day of the show.
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Community Survey for Sun City Center Approved By David Floyd Despite the recent rejection of the initial Board plan, it is apparent that a majority of our members in Sun City Center really do want to upgrade and modernize our facilities. We need to obtain the support of the membership to go forward. We will need to have a process which will incorporate the views, ideas and thoughts of our members to create a plan to move forward. The goal is to use a process that will produce an independent unbiased assessment and identification of the needs of the membership of the Sun City Center Community Association. So what is the CA going to do? The overall plan is to form Focus Groups led by an independent consultant—independent of the CA Board and independent of the CA Membership. Sun City Center is a very diverse community with different ages, locations, activities, length of membership and many other factors. The plan is to hire a consultant from the University of Tampa to lead these Focus Groups and solicit the opinions of the diverse groups and place these opinions into a logical and thorough survey of all of the members of the Community Association. The output from the Focus Groups will be used for the design and development of a survey document which reflects the various options and needs of the membership. All households will be mailed the survey document. We will provide a sealed drop box in the CA Office or the document can be mailed to the consultant. All surveys collected will be reviewed, tabulated, and maintained by the consultant and not the Board of Directors. Since this will be for the benefit of the community and your future, we would hope to get more than a 10% return on the survey. The surveys will be tabulated, coded and placed in a data file for analysis. Statistical tools will be used to analyze and tabulate the data. The end result will be a summary of the data along with recommendations of the researchers. These summary results and final report will be reported to the membership at a Town Hall meeting in the fall. Using these results your Board will then move forward to bring a plan of action including possible non-recourse financing to the membership for approval. At the Board meeting on April 11, the Board voted to hire Dr. Erika Matulich from the University of Tampa to conduct the focus panels and prepare the survey. Dr. Matulich has conducted over 1,000 focus groups and surveys.
FREE Diabetes Self-Management Education Classes Manage Your Diabetes This free six-week program is offered by the Florida Department of Health, Hillsborough County and hosted by the Sun City Center Community Association. You Can Manage Diabetes! • Classes are led by a Certified Diabetes Educator or licensed health care professional • Each class provides valuable tools and information designed to help you take control of your diabetes Location: Atrium Sandpiper Room Dates: Every Wednesday beginning June 13 through July 25 (except July 4) Time: 3 - 4:30 p.m. Eligibility: Over 18 and diagnosis of diabetes Cost: Free, but registration is required Register Now! Pre-registration is required and class size is limited. Contact the Health Department at (813) 307-8071, extension 7107 for additional information and to register for the program.
The News of Sun City Center
May 2012
North Lakes Parcel Agreed Upon Both by the SCCCA Board and CLUBLINK
Shown above in red is the revised north edge of the property being annexed from the North Lakes Golf Course by the CA as a result of the agreement signed by both parties on April 23. A copy of the Letter of Intent is included in this issue on page 11.
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Two Chiefs Meet
North ... South ... East ... West ...
Expanding Our Horizons
Myakka River State Park By Judy Stimson The Myakka River State Park was developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1934 and designated as a “Florida Wild and Scenic River” in 1985. It is 58 square miles, and the 34-mile portion of the river within Sarasota County, including the 12 miles within the Park, is managed and protected for preservation. There is a diversity of both wildlife and plant life, including bald eagles, mangroves, two lakes and the extensive marshes between them.
The Myakka Canopy Walkway is suspended 25 feet above the ground and is 100 feet long through the hammock canopy. It starts with a 40-foot tower and ends with a 70-foot tower. It was completed in 2000 and was the first treetop trail in North America. You can get a fantastic view of treetops and the surrounding area. The Walkway is a spur trail off the Boylston Nature Trail, and it only takes about five minutes to get to the Walkway. From there it takes a leisurely 40 minutes to complete. The Walkway is free.
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Airboat tours (pictured above), tram tours and a canopy walkway are the highlights of the Park that also includes birding, biking, fishing, hiking, horse trails, canoe and kayak rentals, camping, cabins and picnic pavilions. Airboat tours are offered on either the Gator Gal – the world’s largest airboat – or the Myakka Maiden. While powerful, they are slow-moving, go into shallow water and are surprisingly quiet. The airboats provide a scenic tour of the Upper Myakka Lake. There are a lot of photography opportunities. The airboat tours including both boats are 10 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 1 p.m., 1:45 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. from Dec. 16 through May 31 and no tours after 1 p.m. from June 1 through Dec. 15. They do not take individual reservations, so get your airboat tickets as soon as you arrive to avoid a sellout on weekends and holidays. The trip lasts around one hour. The Tram Safari passes through hammocks, flatwoods, marshes and prairies. Tram times are 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.. It operates Dec. 16 through May 31 and is not available the rest of the year. If you take both the airboat and tram tours, you get 50% off the ticket for the other tour.
On Saturday March 31, The League Of Women Voters held an informational meeting at The Regency. The primary topic concerned the various measures the TPD will be taking with regard to the Republican National Convention. Chief Castor indicated that 50,000 people plus the media and protestors will be coming to Tampa in August. Not only will we be contending with tremendous numbers, but August heat and daily showers are an important concern. Without a doubt there will be many cases of heat exhaustion and or stroke in our fair city. Chief Noreen Schramm questioned the availability of emergency medical services as well as direct routes and open roads to the local hospitals should transport become necessary.
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The News of Sun City Center
Gala Ends Celebration Year
May 2012
What a grand finale to a sensational 50th Anniversary year that included 62 “special” events! About 400 people celelebrated the year’s end at Community Hall on April 20 with great food and music for dancing.
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PHOTOS BY JUDY STIMSON
had not supported each event in spectacular numbers, this warm feeling for the community would not have existed. From the first step of the Celebration Parade last May to the 60s theme of the Gala, everyone spent so much time and effort to make this such a commemorative year. We will all have our own favorite Lively music by Flashback kept people on their feet rocking and twisting. event. I know when I look back over the year, I have special event after special event that comes to mind. The Gala was a special tribute to Judy Schings, Barb Gingrich and Janet McCree. I know that they put a lot of time into selecting the right caterer, band and decorations that made this a perfect tribute to the plan Del Webb had when he planned Roxann Seeley (L) was the chairperson Sun City Center, I am also grateful to of the 50th Anniversary Parade last Judy’s helpers, always to be found at May that kicked off the year-long her shows, for being there to set up, celebration. George Seeley, president take down or whatever was asked of the Photo Club, created the 50th of them. They remind us about the Anniversary highlights slide show spirit of this community - help where that ran throughout the evening. I am needed. When we started this plan for Couples danced the night away. the 50th, the big goal was to see smiles on the faces of our residents. While for many it was a lot of work; for many more, it was a time of enjoyment. There have been critics, there always will be, but the majority Sun City Center Community Hall, Sun City Center had fun. It started with the financial support of our Proud Sponsors and William Barbanera the booklet announcing our plans. It has been your success. Keep that Artistic Director feeling alive in the community. Try to May 27 Latin Rhythms support all the events that you can. It Mexico, Spain and Latin American Music will be a way of telling folks that you want these things to continue. Youth Instrumentalist: Soloist Winner! Thank you for the honor of Sunday, May 27th at 2 p.m. being your 50th Chairman. I humbly say, it has been my pleasure. I am going to take some time off for health reasons. When I return for the TICKETS may be purchased at Atrium-Kiosk, Fourth of July celebrations, I hope at the door on the day of the show I see all of you supporting it. While or call the office in advance! we will have our usual Fourth of Community Association Office: (813) 642-2001 July breakfast, I have asked Sam 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. and Joanne Sudman to step in and Sun City Center, Florida 33573 take over the chair. There will not be Reserved Seating the waiting as last year because we Bob Elmer puts a bid on restaurant $18/Person know we need all three rooms for dinners for two. Cash or Check accepted it - Florida Room, Armstrong and Heritage. We will also have chairs in the lobby so everyone can have a seat while waiting. Come one, come all! If you can remember back to Sun City Center Community Hall days when we were younger and 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. had a cookout before setting off to Sun City Center, FL 33573 Enjoy An Afternoon see the fireworks, we are doing the Tickets and Info (813) 642-2001 Of Concert Music! same thing right here! Nick from the Sandpiper Grille will be cooking out behind the North Course Club TICKETS may be purchased at the CA Office House (corner of N.Pebble Beach Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 a.m. and LaJolla) from five until nearly to noon or at the door on the day of the show. nine. At 9:15 p.m. or so, we will have our fireworks display complete with free glow-in-the-dark necklaces. It will be great. I know I plan to be back to be a part of it. One thing about Cam McGary (Co-Chair) and Gina Open on Wednesdays and Sun City Center, there is always (center) and Ray Kerler-Lovegrove Saturdays looked at a cross donated by the something coming that we can enjoy. Woodcarvers. from 8 a.m. to Noon See you then.
Auction at Club Renaissance March 26
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Sarasota Concert Band
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Could you use a helping hand? Mary Petro
food
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Mary Petro, a former resident of Sun City Center, left a donation to the Community Foundation of Greater Sun City Center. The Community Foundation asked United Community Church to administer a program that would identify and assist qualified recipients. The program is open to legal residents of Sun City Center and Kings Point who are in dire need of assistance with the cost of food and /or medicine. Payments may only be made to the providers of food and / or medicine, not to individuals.
Mary Petro Program Office
Mary Petro Program
Located At
United Community Church 1501 La Jolla Avenue Sun City Center, FL 33573-5329 Please call for an appointment, or stop by during office hours.
813-634-8306
Office Hours 10am-2pm Tuesday & Thursday Take SR 674 to North Pebble Beach Blvd., turn north and proceed to the intersection of North Pebble Beach and La Jolla Ave. The church is on the left. Enter the Mary Petro Prograqm Office under the portico on the North Pebble Beach side of the church.
Mary Petro Program For Food and Medicine
For Food and Medicine Mission Statement
To provide temporary relief to Sun City Center and Kings Point residents who are in dire need of assistance with food and / or medicine. Guidelines • Recipients must be legal, full time residents of Sun City Center or Kings Point. • The maximum annual taxable income for individuals is $16,335 and $22,065 for couples. “Taxable Income” may be found: Form 1040 - Line 43 Form 1040A - Line 27 Form 1040EZ - Line 6
Accessing Service
The appropriate procedure for accessing this service is one of the following: • Have a referral from a house of worship. • Have a referral from the SCC Community Association or the Kings Point Federation. • Have a referral from a local service agency. Recipients also may self-refer or be referred by a neighbor or friend.
Funding
Administered By UNITED COMMUNITY CHURCH OF SUN CITY CENER A Caring Church United in God’s Love Serving Others
Funding provide by the Mary Petro Program for Food and Medicine within the
Community Foundation of Greater Sun City Center a division of the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay
• Assistance may be provided for a 30-day period. • The maximum amount for a 30-day period is $500 for medicine and / or $400 for food. • With dire need and extenuating circumstances, assistance may be extended to a maximum of 90 days in any 12 month period with a maximum of $1,500 for medicine and / or $1,200 for food.
Documentation Required
Please bring with you: • A current ID card from the SCC Community Association or the Kings Point Federation. • Your most recent IRS Tax Return or, if you don’t file a tax return, other documentation of your income. It will be returned to you immediately. • A prescription from a doctor for medication (if needed). When you come to the Mary Petro Office: • You will be asked to complete an application form. • You may be asked to call your pharmacist to confirm the cost of your medication.
NOTE: ALL SERVICES RENDERED ARE STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL
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PLANTS HAPPEN
The News of Sun City Center
By Ron Pelton
GARDENIAS THE MOTHER’S DAY FLOWER
The Gardenia is a plant with glossy, dark-green leaves and very fragrant creamy-white flowers. The fragrance is a mix of vanilla, jasmine and nutmeg, making a smell that floods our senses so thoroughly that once you smell it, you’ll always know it.
(herselfshoustongarden.com) The genus Gardenia is from China and believed to have been named after Alexander Garden, a physician and botanist in Charleston, South Carolina, during colonial days. Two species are of primary importance. Gardenia thunbergia, grown primarily as rootstock for grafting is better suited to our climate. However, most nurseries offer cultivars of Gardenia jasminoides: tall, dwarf, spreading ones. There are even scentless gardenias, although that idea is as appealing as a nonalcoholic bourbon. Cultivars vary somewhat in flower, shape and size as well as blooming time. Some types available include ‘Miami Supreme’, ‘First Love’, ‘Coral Gables’, ‘Mystery’, and ‘Belmont’. Gardenias grow in a variety of soil conditions in Florida but they do best in well-drained soil high in organic matter. Soil pH is important because it affects availability of mineral elements and should be maintained acidic between 5.0 and 6.5. Frequently plants will become yellow (chlorotic) due to a deficiency of one or more micronutrients, usually iron or a high pH. The deficiency can often be corrected by acidifying the soil and/or by foliar application of the deficient nutrient. Elemental sulfur added to soil will result in a lower soil pH but the decrease will only be temporary if the soil contains natural lime.
(asnailslife.wordpress.com) Other potential loss of color and root problems include insufficient light, poor drainage, excessive drying of the soil, nematodes, diseases and
tip burn. Some leaf yellowing of older leaves is normal occurring in the spring months, before new growth appears. The plant is not in need of treatment. Watering during dry periods is necessary for healthy gardenias and is important because it largely controls the number of flower buds that will remain on a plant to maturity. If water stress occurs in a heavily budded plant, many buds will fall before opening. A complete fertilizer with a ratio of 15-5-10 of N,P & K is generally recommended unless the soil test reveals that phosphorus and potassium are adequate. “Sooty mold,” an organism that looks like a disease, often occurs on the foliage turning it black. This smut-like substance does not injure the foliage but prevents sunlight from reaching the leaf, thereby reducing photosynthesis. The organism is not parasitic but lives on honeydew secreted by sucking insects such as aphids, scales, mealy bugs, spider mites, thrips and whiteflies. Sooty mold can be managed best by controlling these insects. Spider mites can cause considerable damage especially during hot, dry periods. These small pests feed primarily on the underside of the foliage, causing colorless or whitish spots. There are numerous insecticides available for safe control of various pest problems. Nematodes are among the most serious gardenia pests in Florida. Nematodes are microscopic, parasitic roundworms that live in and feed on gardenia roots. No chemical treatments are available for nematode control in landscape plantings. The best way to avoid the effects of nematodes is to buy grafted gardenia plants. A difficult problem in gardenia culture is bud drop or bloom failure. Causes include root injury, insect damage, excessive drying out and unfavorable weather conditions. Insects damage unopened buds, causing them to drop. Undetectable tiny thrips and pear-shaped visible aphids are most troublesome. Always plant gardenias at the same depth as they grew in the nursery. Don’t transplant while they are in bud unless flowers are unimportant. This all may sound ver y daunting but the occasional whiff of fragrance makes this a “truly must have” plant in your landscape. REFERENCES: Gardenias in Florida edis.ifas.ufl.edu/mg336; charlotte.ifas.ufl.edu/publications/ REM-06052009-021--Gardenia.pdf.
May 2012
SCAMS By John Bowker
Letters and calls still come in at the rate of two or three a week. Very seldom do we hear identical scams from different readers—and a few readers seem to attract the callers who need their help. I asked one reader if there is a mark out front of her house on a tree. Remember when the railroad “bums” used to do that so their friends would know which house to visit for a handout? But no. There is no obvious connection between any of these remarkable events. ----Have you heard yet from MIRANDA SEGUROS? This is a Promotions Agency in Madrid, Spain. They send the lucky person a Payment Processing Form along with a notification of the award he is due. There is no accompanying “congratulations” or anything like that—it is just based on “a mixup of names and corresponding addresses.” “The award was made several years ago,” the letter says, “and was determined by your address, not the person residing there. So if you have moved into your home in the last eight years, you may never have learned of this but should now know that the address was used by a brokerage house to promote the kind of living conditions possible in your community was made available to us for a fee.” “While there is no further promotion of your property planned, the fee now due the property owner remains and now totals one million, two hundred fifty thousand Euro. “Please confirm that you received this notification and complete the Payment Processing Form so we can clear all our records of this matter soon.” It then asks every question you should know better than to give out to anyone. At the bottom it goes on to ask about next of kin “in case we lose contact with you” and many details about them, too. When you return the completed form, they need to be sure it is really you who is responding “so include a copy of your passport, driving license and a utility bill.” You just have to love it— and we thank Lorraine for that one!
A l a d y w a l k e d i nt o t h e Information Center a few days ago with a colorful card hand addressed to her on one side with a poorly printed “Please call me, I have a gift for you” printed on the other side ... and a telephone number. She wondered if I knew anything about this and was disappointed when I said “no.” But I had an inspiration. I used the Information Center telephone to call the number on the card because I knew that any answering machine would show my call coming from our main Community Association switchboard, not from any particular office. I waited while the phone rang and then a very pleasant voice came on saying, “Thank you for calling us, we have a present for you and one of our representatives will speak with you in just a moment.” (Music and then another voice.) “We are sorry for the delay but there are so many people calling us we are overwhelmed and want to give everyone a gift for calling us today—because of this delay we want to donate a small amount to your favorite charity by matching any amount you choose to name up to $50. At the tone please tell us your name, your credit card number, your favorite charity, and the amount you want us to match and we will send your donation and our matching grant to your charity in your name. When our telephone lines are cleared, we will call you back to tell you more about our company and what it can offer you.” We have s e vera l re aders telling of their friend who is really embarrassed that he finds himself overseas with no money to get home again ... wallet stolen, misunderstood exchange rates and a lost airline ticket were the three I remember from March. I think I can assure you when this happens to you that your friend is not in Bogota or Bremerhaven and that he would probably welcome a call from you just to say “hello” at his home in Buffalo or even on Cloister Drive. We will continue to tell you about scams until they get so repetitious it isn’t fun any more; just send them to us at sccnews@ verizon. net.
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Revised Letter of Intent Signed 4/23/2012 April 19, 2012 CLUBLINK Enterprises Limited 15675 Dufferin Street King City Ontario L7B 1K5 Canada Re: North Lakes Golf Course Property Gentlemen: Sun City Center Community Association, Inc. (“SCCCA”), a 501 (C)(3) Florida corporation, or assigns is pleased to inform you that SCCCA has a substantial interest in acquiring the Property (defined below), and wishes to proceed to negotiate the documentation for the transaction, subject to the terms and conditions outlined in this letter of intent (“LOI”). Description of the Property: The fee simple interest in land comprising approximately five +/- (5) acres to be mutually agreed upon by the parties located on North Pebble Beach Boulevard in Hillsborough County in Sun City Center, FL and being shown in approximate location on the attached Exhibit “A” (hereinafter the “Property’’). Purchase Price: Zero (0) Dollars plus the other considerations contained herein, the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged. Condition Precedent: If accepted by both parties, this agreement must be submitted to and approved by the SCCCA Board of Directors (the “Board”, at a regularly held meeting and on proper notice in order to be ratified. SCCCA agrees to hold such vote within one (1) month from the date of this agreement. Agreement: Commencing upon the ratification of this LOI by the Board, SCCCA and ClubLink US Corporation (“CLUBLINK”) shall prepare and execute, a sales agreement (“Agreement”) based on this LOI. Representations and Warranties: The Property will be sold “As is, where is” without any warranties or representation, excepting good title. Survey; Title: The execution of the Agreement shall be subject to receipt and review by SCCCA of any relevant survey information and a copy of the title insurance policy obtained by CLUBLINK when it acquired the Property in form and substance satisfactory to SCCCA. The title insurance policy shall be issued by a title company approved by SCCCA and shall show a state of title acceptable to SCCCA and its counsel. Exclusive Period: In consideration of SCCCA’s willingness to proceed with the negotiation of the Agreement, CLUBLINK agrees not to solicit, accept, or provide factual information or negotiate any offer to sell the Property to any person or entity other than SCCCA until execution of the Agreement or termination as a result of a failure of the Board to ratify this LOI. Broker:Each party shall pay any and all real estate brokers’ commissions or similar fees relating to the sale of the Property and arising from that party’s engagement or alleged engagement of any broker. SCCCA and CLUBLINK each shall indemnify the other against any and all claims for commissions, fees or other payments made by any third party alleging to have dealt with the indemnifying party. Finalization: SCCCA and CLUBLINK expect that the Agreement will be executed and settled on or before May 31, 2012: provided, however, the Closing date may be extended as necessary to complete any required plat or certified parcel split. Expenses: SCCCA agrees to pay all costs of survey, title and transfer, including engineering expenses (if any) associated with this transfer and the cost to prepare and process for approval by Hillsborough County of either a certified parcel split or plat. Each party shall be responsible for their respective attorney’s fees, provided, however, SCCCA shall be responsible to pay for CLUBLINK’S attorney fees (not to exceed $7,500.00 ) for legal services in connection with the conveyance of Property (e.g., negotiation of purchase contract, closing documents, and review of certified parcel split/plat). Other Consideration: The following nonmonetary actions are additional consideration for the Property transfer. Deleted 1. SCCCA will not take a formal position on or fund actions against any future development
plans presented by CLUBLINK for the North Lakes Golf Club (“NLGC”). CLUBLINK agrees that any residential development will be subject to the SCCCA age restrictions and membership covenants. 1. SCCCA agrees to amend the 1984 Agreement to permanently waive the prohibition against public play and the right of first refusal on both NLGC and the Sandpiper Golf Course (“Sandpiper”). Public play may commence upon execution of this LOI. 2. SCCCA will provide space (not less than 1/4 page per issue) in its monthly newsletter (currently called The News of Sun City Center) for scores and stories from CLUBLINK courses in SCC, subject to reasonable editorial limitations related to space and content. 3. SCCCA will allow free access to CA amenities with a CA Guest Card for CLUBLINK members from outside of a 50 mile radius of Sun City Center on a short term basis of up to one week per stay, per month (i.e. some CLUBLlNK members may visit more than once per year, but said benefit can only be used for one week of any given calendar month). 4. SCCCA will provide CLUBLINK with a booth at FunFest, free of charge, for a period of five (5) years and for 5 years at nominal rate of $300 per booth per year following the transfer of the subject Property. Community Association and ClubLink will work together to provide ClubLink a favorable commercial vendor location at FunFest. 5. SCCCA will grant ClubLink an easement to the parking lot to allow parking should the NLGC be re-activated as a golf course. 6. SCCCA agrees to erect a safety barrier to prevent golf balls from being hit into the Property should NLGC revert to a golf course. Future Actions: Post settlement SCCCA agrees to hold CLUBLlNK responsible for only those provisions of the 1984 Agreement that relate to the North Lakes and Sandpiper Golf Courses. This LOI is not intended to be and shall not be construed to be the Agreement referred to above. In no event whatsoever shall SCCCA or CLUBLINK have any liability or obligation to the other (except with respect to obligations set forth in the “Exclusive Period” section) or to any third party with respect to the purchase and sale transaction contemplated by this LOI unless and until a formal Agreement, in a form mutually acceptable to SCCCA and CLUBLlNK, is executed and delivered by both parties. This LOI will be null and void, and of no further force and effect if not fully executed by both SCCCA and CLUBLINK on or before April 23, 2012. Very truly yours, SUN CITY CENTER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. Edmund L. Barnes, President, Sun City Center Community Association [Signed by Barnes on 4/19/2012 after revisions were made]
ACKNOWLEDGMENT The undersigned hereby acknowledges its receipt and understanding of the foregoing LOI and its willingness to negotiate exclusively with SCCCA through and including the Scheduled Agreement Date for execution of a sales agreement, subject to and upon the terms set forth in this LOI. CLUBLlNK Enterprises Limited Robert Visentin Chief Financial Officer CLUBLINK, Enterprises Limited [Signed by Visentin on 4/23/12]
Solution on page 34.
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May 2012
Military Affairs
Col. David Pavey to Address MOAA on May 2
Patricia Pelton Receives Community Service Award
Two SCC DAR Officers Attend State Conference
Dr. Susan MacManus, Political Analyst, Addresses MOAA
PHOTO SUBMITTED BY JO PRATER
Col. George Mercer Brooke Chapter, DAR in Sun City Center presented the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Community Service Award to Patricia Pelton. She has been a very important part of the community with all of her participation in many clubs and service organizations.
The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) meeting featuring Col. David Pavey, USAFR, will be held in the Atrium building in the Florida Room at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 2, 2012. Reservations can be made by calling 642-0497 ($14) no later than the Sunday before the Wednesday meeting. Col. Pavey is responsible for the organization, training, equipping, and worldwide readiness of a combined R es er ve and civ i li an w ing of approximately 800 people. The 927th Air Refueling Wing flies the KC135R Stratotanker whose missions consist of in-flight air refueling, cargo and passenger airlift, aeromedical evacuation, and supporting contingencies and humanitarian operations around the world. Among his many assignments, Colonel Pavey was assigned to Dover AFB, DE., where he flew the C-5 Galaxy in Operations Desert Shield, Desert Storm and Desert Calm.
(L to R) Jan Bassett, recording secretary, Pat Pelton.
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The April Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) meeting, h e l d at t h e Su n C it y Center Atrium building on April 4, 2012, featured Dr. Susan MacManus. Dr. MacManus is nationally renowned for her expert and incisive commentary on public opinion and intergenerational politics and has appeared on ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, CNN, Fox News Channel, MSNBC, PBS, BBC, NHK (Tokyo), Paul Wheat (R) presents Dr. Susan McManus Australian Television, with an MOAA shirt. C-SPAN, National Public (L to R) Jo Prater, treasurer and Beverly Engles, regent. Radio, and in various print media. During the 2000 and 2004 election season, she served as the political analyst for WFLA News Channel 8, the Florida Col. George Mercer Brooke Chapter of DAR, Sun City Center had News Channel and WFLA News Radio. two officers attend the Florida State Conference in Orlando. The featured Dr. MacManus discussed the changes in the Electoral College and noted speaker was NSDAR’s President General Merry Ann T. Wright who spoke that Florida is now tied for third as one of the most important swing states in about her project of restoration of the National Headquarters Continental the country. She also noted that people no longer trust NBC, CBS and ABC Hall and Library. Florida State Society is sponsoring the new “D” Street as a source for their news, but rather depend more on smart phones, mobile driveway which will be named “Florida Drive.” APS and local newspapers. She provided statistics demonstrating how little The Militar y Family respect the general population now has for politicians, having developed Support Trust (MFST) a more ”cynical and pessimistic attitude” toward the direction the country of Sun City Center, FL is moving. Dr. MacManus informed the group that there appeared to be a participated in an award serious decline in the confidence people now have in government, the media, ceremony on April 3 at Newsome High School corporations and politicians. She said that although not much is being said in Lithia, FL to honor publicly, both parties are concerned about violence at the two upcoming o u t s t a n d i n g A r m y political conventions. Following her presentations, she entertained questions. JROTC students. The cadets receiving medals, certificates and monetary awards are (L to R) Freshman Cadet Robinson; Sophomore Cadet Fandetti; MFST Trustee, LtCol Gordon Bassett, USAF (Ret); Junior Cadet Bolduc and Senior Cadet Simmons. 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. and Sr.) as well as specific GPA rankings within their class.
Memorial Day Ceremony Kings Point Borini Auditorium Monday, May 28 10 a.m. More information on page 15.
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Retired Military: Do you want to help your grandchildren have a better chance to receive an appointment to the United States Naval Academy? Military Order of the World Wars
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Col. Luther Lloyd, USA, (Ret) was the featured speaker at the Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW) monthly luncheon held on Thursday, April 19, 2012 at the Freedom Plaza Club in Sun City Center. Col. Lloyd is a current member of the Sun City Chapter of MOWW and a former Intelligence officer specializing in the “Middle East.” He is the author of a Book entitled “Out of Darkness.” He has served in several countries, including Egypt and is the former president of the Military Family Support Trust (MFST). Col. Luther provided the group with a general overall view of the political, as well as the religious goals of Islam particularly as regards their efforts to influence current U.S. policies toward their religion. He discussed both national and state Muslim activities in this area. His presentation was very informative and well received by the group.
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To find out the best way to achieve this, come to the Friday, May 4, luncheon meeting of the Silver Osprey Squadron, at The Plaza Club, Freedom Plaza, 3932 Upper Creek Drive. CAPT. Richard Petrucci, USN (Ret.) is the guest speaker. Captain Petrucci graduated from the Naval Academy in 1961, was designated a Naval Aviator in 1963, and served in the Navy for 25 years. His flying assignments included being a squadron commander. He has over 7,500 hours of pilot time. Since retirement, Captain Petrucci has been a Naval Academy Blue & Gold Officer, for many years. These officers are located in every state and play a major part in the admissions process for the Naval Academy. Over the years Captain Petrucci has counseled more than 150 Applicants. The earlier an applicant can meet a Blue and Gold Officer, the better his or her chances of admission. In addition to his Naval Academy bachelor’s degree in engineering, Captain Petrucci graduated from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA with a Master’s degree in computer science and attended
the Naval War College in Newport, RI. After his Navy retirement in 1986, he spent 12 years at Lockheed Martin as a senior engineer and various program management positions. Since Captain Petrucci’s home state has been Florida since 1998, he could be especially helpful to your grandchildren who live in Florida, but his knowledge of Blue and Gold Officers in other states could be helpful, also. Because we have a considerable number of new members, and this is the last meeting before fall, we would like everyone there do the following: 1. during the meal, take their turn to stand for a minute and 2. tell which aircraft they have flown the most number of hours during their years of active duty. For former aircraft support personnel and civilian representatives, which aircraft they worked with the most number of hours. To reserve a seat at the table, please contact Bill Shanks by phone (813-634-3194) or e-mail WSHANKS@tampabay.rr.com. All checks must be received by Wed. May 2, 2012.
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CERT Adds 31 New Members at Sun City Center
CERT Program graduates (from left) :Marcus Martin (HCEM), Don Westerhaus, Daryl Peterson, Shirley Westerhaus, Bruce Ruston, Kathy Garrett, Michael Garrett, Ginny Stanton, Edith Hazleton, Doug Hazleton, Barbara McCollum, Carol White, Barry Bogart, Jackie Anticola, Ron Zelins, Bunny Bradshaw, Tom Mackar, Ellen Zelins, Henry Scheetz, Margaret Sanders, John McCollum, Diana Buckner, David Watt, Chuck Collett, Randy Gray, Ron McCollum, Robin Watt, Bill Folley, EJ Paris, Hud Richards, Tim Watson, Sam Sudman. Thirty-one new members were added to the Sun City Center Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) on graduation of its latest class March 31. CERT is designed to complement professional fire and police organizations in disaster situations where the normal, uniformed rescue and medical services are overwhelmed. CERT program sponsor Marcus Martin, Senior Planner, Hillsborough County Emergency Management/ Fire Rescue attended the graduation held at Kings Point. The new graduates live in Kings Point, Sun City Center, Wimauma, Lutz, Gibsonton, Apollo Beach and Riverview. The two-day training
was taught by Bill Barron, president of Sun City Center CERT, with assistance from Dick Tattarelli and Jim Malanowksi. With the addition of this latest class, SCC-CERT now boasts 199 active members, making it one of the largest Florida teams. The Community Emergency Response Team program helps train people to be better prepared to respond to emergency situations in their communities. When emergencies happen, CERT members can give critical support to first responders, provide immediate assistance to victims, and organize spontaneous volunteers at a disaster site. CERT members can also help
Emergency Squad Wins Again At Spring Duck Races
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Fascinating Ladies of SCC/South Shore
The Fascinating Ladies recently celebrated their third anniversary of Bunco evenings. (L to R) Heidi Oelgart, Janet Stauffer, B.J. Wilson, Krista Conover, Linde Obernesser, Marge Warchol, Clarise Plesa, Marcia Powers, Peggy Mooney, Carol Delia, Cathy Lauro and Vallie Cosper For the past three years, a group of “Fascinating Ladies” has been getting all dressed up, wearing a headdress called a fascinator, for a fun night of Bunco in members’ homes. Their only goal is to have a fun-filled evening monthly. Snacks, finger food and drinks spice up the evening. For information on the group, call Heidi Oelgart at 813-938-4155.
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with non-emergency projects that help improve the safety of the community. Sun City Center CERT is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 corporation designed to support our local Florida community. Members meet for refresher training at 6:30 p.m.on the fourth Wednesday of each month in the Florida Room, Atrium Building. Residents of Sun City Center and surrounding communities interested in joining or making a tax-deductible contribution to SCC CERT should contact Bill Barron (642-9079) or by email to scccert@ yahoo.com. The next CERT classes will be offered in Sun City Center during Spring 2013.
(L to R) Commodore Eric Nodland, NLYC; Chief Noreen Schramm, SCC Emergency Squad; Vice Commodore Jack Bruner, NLYC. The North Lakes Yacht Club held their Spring Duck Races on Saturday, April 14. Over 150 plastic ducks were entered in the three heats. The Sun City Center Emergency Squad was the thankful beneficiary of the fun-filled day. A total of $710 was raised.
May 2012
Meals on Wheels Appeals for Help
Meals on Wheels was founded by the SCC Woman’s Club of Sun City Center in 1973. Churches, clubs and service organizations in the community have been responsible for providing coordinators and drivers for this important program. Unfortunately at this time, Meals on Wheels is in critical need of help!!! Therefore, the Woman’s Club is appealing to any group in the community to please come forward and help us keep this important program on track. Without your help this important service to those in need may need to be disbanded. So please, if your church, club, or service organization is able to help, contact Meals on Wheels Chairman Uta Kuhn by e-mail at imadolfinlady@gmail.com or by phone at 813-642-9555 for detailed information.
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY
A Brief History of the Day By Uta Kuhn
The origin of Mother’s Day goes back to the era of ancient Greek and Romans. But the roots of Mother’s Day history can also be traced in the UK where a Mothering Sunday was celebrated much before the festival saw the light of day in the U.S. However, the celebration of the festival as it is today is a recent phenomenon and not even 100 years old. Thanks to the hard work of the pioneering women of their times, Julia Ward Howe and Anna Jarvis, the day came into existence. Today the festival of Mother’s day is celebrated across 46 countries (though on different dates) and is a hugely popular affair. Millions of people across the globe take the day as an opportunity to honor their mothers, thank them for their efforts in giving them life, raising them and being their constant support and well wisher. Notice: John Bowker’s book, A History of Sun City Center, is still available at the CA Office for $10.
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Interfaith Council Donates to Our Lady’s Pantry
Memorial Day Ceremony By Paul Wheat Sun City Center will again observe our traditional Memorial Day Ceremony starting at 10 a.m. Monday, May 28 in the Borini Theater at the Kings Point Clubhouse, Sun City Center. Doors will open at 9 a.m. for open general attendance seating. All invited guests with reserved seating are requested to be seated not later than 9:45 a.m. This ceremony is sponsored by the combined military veterans’ organizations of Sun City Center and is supported by the joint efforts of many participating community service organizations. The focus of this Memorial Day ceremony is to honor all community veterans with special tribute paid to those veterans who have died in the past year with a Last Roll Call which will be conducted concurrently with our traditional Sun City Center Living Flag Tribute. Our featured speaker will be Florida State Senator Ronda R. Storms who has represented the 10th District since 2006. Prior to that she had an eight-year tenure on the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners. Senator Storms was born in Des Moines, IA into a militar y family and moved around often, growing up in Germany, Turkey and Alabama. She graduated from Brandon High School in 1983, and earned a bachelor of arts degree in English education from the University of South Florida in 1988, as a S.C.A.T.T. honors graduate. For a time she taught English at Bloomingdale
High School in Valrico and later went on to pursue her Juris Doctor at the Stetson College of Law in Gulfport, receiving her law degree in 1995 Cum Laude. A musical interlude and tribute to the military services will be provided by the Trinity Baptist Church Choir & Friends directed by Rev. James Feist. Colors will be presented by the East Bay High School Jr. R.O.T.C. and members of the Ruskin Boy Scout Troop 661 will be placing the wreath at the flagpole outside the auditorium. As part of our annual tribute to our deceased veterans, and showing the great spirit of Sun City Center patriotism, the Patriots Club makes arrangements for the display of U.S. flags on State Route 674. This year the flags will fly for a period of time prior to Memorial Day to after the Fourth of July. Our list of deceased veterans to be recognized is compiled from the daily obituaries posted in Tampa Bay area newspapers and input from local veterans’ organizations. Not all departed veterans are posted for one reason or another and, after our traditional Memorial Day ceremony is over, we do receive queries as to why a departed veteran’s name was missing from the Last Roll-Call and not recognized. If anyone knows of a Sun City Center veteran who has died in the past year, and who was not listed in a local obituary, please contact Paul Wheat by telephone at 634-7777 or by e-mail at PAWheatJr@aol.com.
Relay for Life Held April 10-11
The Relay for Life of Sun City Center, held April 10-11 at Trinity Baptist Church, brought several generations of families together on the track. Participants walked, ran, rode in strollers, and propelled scooters to raise funds for cancer research. The survivors’ lap at noon highlighted the successes of modern medicine in conquering the disease. Though more work needs to be done and more funding obtained, the survivors participating in the lap were evidence that the American Cancer Society is living up to its motto of “Celebrating More Birthdays.”Following the first lap, survivors and their caregivers were treated to a luncheon provided by South Bay Hospital. The event wound down on the morning of April 11 with a pancake and sausage breakfast, with ticket sales again benefiting the American Cancer Society. Committee Chair Vivian Hodgkin announced that, to date, the event has raised $33,500 toward its goal of $40,000. The books will remain open until August to allow for later contributions and fundraising events.
(L to R) Anita Bullaro, co-director, Tom Bullaro, Pantry Director, Pat Pelton, Interfaith Council vice-president, and Jay Sparkman, president of the Interfaith Council. A $5,000 grant was presented to Our Lady’s Pantry of Guadalupe Mission Church, Wimauma, for purchase of pantry items by the Sun City Center Social Action Council. Funds for such grants come from the sales proceeds at the Nearly New Shop in the Sun City Center Plaza.
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SUN CITY CENTER BIG BAND A Time and a Place for Everything
Photo by Tony Shuen, 1999
30s, 40s and 50s. Most of the players retired to Sun City Center after playing for name bands according to an article in a 1995 edition of this publication. Most of the arrangements used by this large group—as many as 20 players at one time—were handled by four of the band members: Henry Carrai who also played trombone and bass; Norm Hinkley, tenor sax and clarinet; Jim Ryder, trombone; and Kline Locher, trumpet, who was solely responsible for some 300 arrangements. Each was a resident of Sun City Center at that time. Kline Locher also served a time as leader of the Big Band starting in 1992. The SCC Swing Band, as it was known at one time, offered two series of dances starting in the 1990s. Each series included four Sunday afternoon Tea Dances and two Saturday night dances. The dress code for all performances called for jackets and ties. The music never really lost its favor in Sun City Center but other sounds became the norm for our dances and backgrounds. The Big Band will be missed.
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Dance Clubs
Academy of Ballroom Dance Club Saturday, May 12, at Community Hall 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Members free; guests $6. Free lesson: Merengue 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
Classes in April 2012
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“Buddy Canova” will provide live music for your dancing and listening pleasure on Thursday, May 24, 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. Dressy casual; Singles always welcome. BYOB and Snacks. Ice, water, cups and napkins will be provided. Yearly membership: $25. For more information, call 813633-1297 or 813-642-8845.
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.
Sunday - May 13
Community Hall Dancing 7 – 10 p.m.
TUESDAY EVENING CLASSES (May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29) Beginning - Rumba 5:30 p.m. Beginning/Intermediate - Slow Dance 6:45 p.m. Special Dance Class for Singles only 8 p.m.
Entertainment: “Expressions” BYOB Members free, Non-members $5 For more info call:
WEDNESDAY DAY CLASSES (May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30) Beginning - Tango 12:45 p.m. Intermediate - Swing 2 p.m. Intermediate Silver - Cha Cha 3:15 p.m.
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Cabaret Dance Club
The Cabaret Dance Club is having a dance on Friday, May 18, in the Florida Room in the Atrium Building from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Enjoy a social evening of fun where you can dance the night away. Open to Sun City Center, Kings Point and their guests. Couples & singles welcome. Members pay $4 per person. Nonmembers pay $5 per person. BYOB & Snacks. Casual Attire. For information or to reserve a table for eight, phone Angelina at (813) 634-1865.
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Foxy Seniors Dance Club
The Foxy Seniors Dance Club is having a Karaoke & dance on Saturday, May 19, 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). Free line dance lessons from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Open to Sun City Center, Kings Point and their guests. Couples & singles welcome. Members pay $3. Non-members pay $4. B YO B. C a s u a l At t i r e . Fo r information or to reserve a table for eight, phone Angelina at (813) 634-1865.
SINGLES DANCE CLASSES THIS IS A SPECIAL DANCE SESSION FOR SINGLES ONLY. WE WILL BE TEACHING A COUPLE OF BASIC STEPS IN THE SWING, WALTZ AND RUMBA DATES: TUESDAYS (MAY 1, 8, 15, 22, 29) TIME: 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. PLACE: DANCE STUDIO (ATRIUM BUILDING) COST: $20 PER PERSON FOR ALL FIVE CLASSES TAUGHT BY BERNICE DUBRO AND TOM GIANNINA FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: 634-320 OR E-MAIL: DANCE WITH BERNICE@GMAIL.COM
“Spring Fling” Square Dance
Yes, Spring is here in all its glory - and the Sun City Center Swingers Square Dance Club will celebrate the wonderful m o nt h o f May and Mother’s Day with a “Spring Fling” Mainstream/Plus Square Dance on Friday, May 18, 2012. Members will provide delicious desserts to help sweeten the night for the dancers. Beverages will also be served. Dancers: come join us and enjoy this fantastic Spring Dance. These Special Dances, along with the club’s regular Friday Night Mainstream/Plus Dances are held in Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble
Beach Blvd. Pre-Rounds 7-7:30 p.m. Mainstream/Plus Dance 7:30-9:30 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. The club’s Beginners Square Dance lessons and Plus Workshop Class held on Tuesday nights are discontinued for the summer. Classes will begin again in the fall. 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 6333986.
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HEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION OF SUN CITY CENTER
At 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 2, 2012, the Hearing Loss Association of Sun City Center will meet at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 1239 Del Webb Blvd., SCC. This will be the last meeting until September 5. Paula J. Myers, Ph.D, will present Resources for Veterans Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Dr. Myers is Chief of the Audiology Section at the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital. CART ser vice (captioning) provided by Tess Crowder, Communication Access, Inc. After the HLA-SCC meeting, all are invited to go to Denny’s Restaurant for conversation and brunch. Each person will order individually from the menu. For more information, contact Shirley Nauman by email at snauman@ tampabay.rr.com or Barbara Riley at 634-1706.
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“GOT A PC PROBLEM?” The Computer Club will feature its popular semiannual Q&A session at its meeting on May 2. This is your chance to bring a PC problem or question to the meeting and have it addressed by a panel of technical gurus. Hopefully, you will obtain a solution to a longstanding problem or question. This meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Florida Room. All Sun City Center and Kings Point residents are invited. For membership and meeting information, contact Bob Wehrle at 633-4516.
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USING A DIGITAL CAMERA WITH YOUR COMPUTER A THREE-HOUR MINI-COURSE ON MAY 14 9 a.m. in the Computer Club Classroom Tuition $10 payable upon registration
”VIRUS REMOVAL WORKSHOP” A THREE-HOUR WORKSHOP ON MAY 21 9 a.m. in the Computer Club Classroom Tuition $10 payable upon registration
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A reception for the opening of Dolores Phelps’ one-woman show will be held on Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at The Gallery, from 2 to 4 p.m. Refreshments will be served and all are invited to attend this opening. Admission is free. Dolores’ move to SCC from Marquette, Michigan, in 1995 signaled the beginning of her interest in painting. As an active member of the SCC Art Club since then, Dolores has enrolled in several workshops and various classes to complement her artistic abilities, even traveling to France to take part in a two-week watercolor painting program. She prefers working in watercolors, oils and pastels but does not hesitate to experiment in other media. She finds painting an outlet for her creativity, and at the same time challenging, as she decides on her subject matter and how she will portray it in her
finished pieces. Participating in many art shows, she has sold a number of paintings, been awarded ribbons in competitions and designated Artist of The Month by the Art Club. She enjoys the social interaction that she experiences working with other club members and has volunteered for many leadership positions while learning new and exciting techniques from the talented instructors/club members. The collection of Dolores’ exciting works will be on display in The Gallery, located adjacent to the Art Room, during the months of May and June. For those who cannot attend the reception, The Gallery is open to visitors each Tuesday and Thursday from 11a.m. to 1 p.m. Visitors may also visit The Gallery anytime a class is being held in the Art Room. The instructor will be happy to guide you through the exhibit.
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OHIO CLUB’S RUN for the ROSES PARTY
The annual Kentucky Derby will be held on Saturday, May 5, when the Ohio Club will hold its Run for the Roses Party. We will also be celebrating Cinco de Mayo, so make your reservations now. The party will be held at Community Hall with doors opening at 5 p.m. We will be off and running with mint juleps (we supply the mix—you BYOB). After the race we will enjoy a Cinco de Mayo style taco bar including rice, beans, chips and iceberg salad. Dessert will include New York style cheesecake and Rum Cake with cream. Everyone is encouraged to wear their favorite Derby hat/gear to compete for prizes. There will be plenty of time to place your wagers prior to post time and the singing of “My Old Kentucky Home.” We will watch the 136th Running for the Roses on our huge movie screen. The cost is $13 per member and $15 per guest. Reservations are required along with payment and checks made out to the Ohio Club, no later than May 1. Reservations for entire tables of eight or ten may be made along with payment and a list of those attending. Mail or take your reservations, along with your check and list of those participating to Marianne Turman, 1954 Wolf Laurel; phone 634-7770.
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AAUW to Meet May 12
SCC Photo Club Meeting on Tuesday, May 8 at 6:30 p.m. If you have ever wondered and minimize the need for digital what a professional judge is looking image editing. Always entertaining, for in a photograph, you will want Carmen will make this subject to attend the May 8 meeting of interesting and informative. You may the Sun City Center Photo Club view his work on his website at www. where professional photographer caremenschettinophotography.com and judge, Carmen Schettino, will Community members and present Ribbons or Rubbish: What a guests are welcome to attend. The Judge Looks For. Mr. Schettino is a meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. in the master in photographic lighting. He Caper Room with a tutorial. After a has worked in the trade producing short business meeting at 7 p.m., the beautiful images for his clients for program will begin. more than 25 years, and has taught For more information on the professional photographers around the United States the best lighting club and its activities, please see our for products, people and machines. website at www.photoclubscc.com or Carmen’s client list has included visit the learning lab at 960D Cherry Fortune 500 companies such as Hills Drive. Dues for the 2012 year American Express, IBM, Prudential remain at $20 per person or $30 Insurance, Ingersoll Rand, Kodak, per household couple and provide Seiko/Pulsar watch, Rolls Royce, access to club activities, competitions Mobil Oil and the list goes on. His goal and classes as well as the photo lab on every assignment is to produce with computers, scanners and large the best possible image in the camera format printers.
Men’s Club May Meeting
The entertainment for the Men’s Club of Sun City Center Wednesday, May 16, 2012 will be “Take Three,” a female singing trio that interprets the Andrew Sisters among other trios, i.e., the Maguire Sisters. This is a joint meeting for the members and their spouses or friends. A special sit down lunch with a choice of sirloin of beef or salmon will be catered and served by Banquet Masters. The cost is $50 per couple and the doors will open a 11 a.m. For additional information on this meeting or to join the Men’s Club, contact Don Murphy dmurphy5@tampabay.rr.com.
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The Sun City Center branch of the American Association of University Women hosted a luncheon meeting on April 14 in the Florida Room on the central campus. Dr. Michael J. Deeb, Civil War era novelist, was the guest speaker. Pictured with Dr. Deeb are Marsha Silverman, program chairperson, and Sandra Dillmuth, president. Dr. Deeb talked about his Civil War novel, The Lincoln Assassination. An AAUW luncheon meeting has been scheduled for Saturday, May
12, in the Florida Room at 11 a.m. Special guests will be the mature women scholarship recipients selected by the Hillsborough Community College Foundation. They include Margaret Aviles, Kimerly Livingston, Maria Mata, Cassidy Orvik, and Elizabeth Garcia. They will tell us about their major course of study and their school experience. Also attending will be scholarship recipient Amber Mullins, a USF student, selected by the AAUW scholarship committee comprised of Beverly Fletchall, Mary Ellen Thomas and Seel Lundy. After the business meeting lunch will be served followed by presentations from the students. Contact Margie Castiglia to reserve (813) 633-8253. Reservations must be received by May 6, 2012.
Scandinavian Club of Sun City Center
The Scandinavian Club of Sun City Center will close out the spring season with an Ice Cream Social on Thursday, May 24, at 3:15 p.m. at Aston Gardens North located on Emerald Lake Dr. (where Del Webb E and W meet). A short meeting will be followed by a “make your own sundae party” and a movie “The Only Way” featuring Jane Seymour. This film takes place in Denmark in the early ‘40s. The Danish government had been promised by the Nazis that the Danish Jews would live free in their country if the government allowed peaceful cooperation with the Nazi regime. On October 1943 that agreement was broken. This is a true and magnificent saga of Denmark’s valorous action to save the Jews from extermination. At peril of death for the Danes, this was the only way. Tickets are $3. For reservations, contact Harry Jackle at 642-0989 or Fritz Brinck at 260-3422.
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SCC Audubon Club Annual Trip
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LEARN ABOUT THE EMERGENCY SQUAD!
PHOTO BY BARBARA WERLE
Tuesday, May 22 - 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at the Community Association Florida Room in Sun City Center. Be sure to mark your calendar for this event! The South Shore Coalition for Mental Health and Aging is providing a seminar to inform you of the many ways the Emergency Squad benefits us all, so come on out and support this great group who volunteer countless hours for the good of the community!
Metaphysical Society Sponsors The Whole Life Expo in Sun City Center 2012 Activate your healing energies physically, mentally and spiritually. Come to the Florida & Armstrong Rooms on May 26, 2012 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Ask your questions of gifted spiritual teachers, spiritual mediums, healers, authors, artists, numerologists, astrologists, knowledgeable Metaphysicans, gifted Intuitives and Angel Readers. Get a picture of your aura. Learn about the latest alternative health practices. A full schedule of fascinating speakers, vendors and guides; healthy snacks and drinks will be available. Come spend the day to learn about these advanced sciences and to experience the loving and peaceful atmosphere we are known for. For information, please call Vicky Sand, 813-398-7033.
Evelyn Neste, Dean Merrill, Richard Johnson, Joe White, Don Erickson
Members of the SCC Woodcarvers Club were recently awarded 14 ribbons for their woodcarving entries in the Florida State Fair. Master carver Richard Johnson was the Carving Club’s big winner with two Firsts, two Seconds, and one Third place ribbon. This follows the club’s success at the Florida National Wood Arts Expo where 2/3 of the club’s entries were awarded ribbons.
The Sun City Center Audubon Club sponsored a three-day trip to St. Augustine, Florida on March 2022. Forty-three members enjoyed a variety of activities, including visits to Fort Matanzas National Monument, Anastasia State Park, Fort Mose, and Castillo de San Marcos National Monument. A visit to a candy factory and Old Town trolley tour were added pleasures.
ocean.” He also enjoyed Fort Mose, an estuary consisting of both fresh and salt water and a wooded area. He described the birding there as fabulous.
Club members Bill and Reba Goewey like the number of birds they see on these trips. They have been on at least six Audubon trips. Reba said the highlight of this trip for her was seeing two bird species she had not Tour leaders, Clara and Ed seen before, a Snipe and a Sora. Of Clancy, planned every detail carefully. course, she took lots of photographs. They had visited the area in January, The club has sponsored a three2011, when they celebrated their day trip for at least 10 years. They wedding anniversary there. Ed says, have been sponsoring one-day trips “The highlight of this Audubon trip for 40 years, since the club’s founding. for me was Princess Place house and grounds, a beautiful spot near the
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SCC Photo Club Announces Viewers’ Choice Winners!
Viewer’s Choice winner “Born Today” by Rolf Sulzberger.
The Academy of Ballroom Dance Club held their Easter Dance on April 7 at Community Hall. The theme was “Easter Hat Parade” Prizes were given for the funniest and prettiest hat. Participating were L to R: Phyllis Hodges, Kathleen Kistler, Dolores Reitz (who won for the funniest hat, Sandee Braddy, Peggy Hart, Jinx Rives (who won the the prettiest hat), Charlie Brown, past president, & Jean Kostka, president. The Academy meets the lst Saturday of the month and everyone is welcome. For further information, please call Jean Kostka at 813-634-1235 or Lenny Crooks at 813-642-9975.
PHOTO BY JANE KEEGAN
2,467 votes were cast for the Viewer’s Choice at Fun Fest on Saturday, March 17.Congratulations to our Viewer’s Choice winner and our prestigious Top Ten! Our Viewer’s Choice winner was “Born Today” by Rolf Sulzberger. The Top Ten included “Harley Rider” by Pat Jones (2), “Just Do It, LB” by Wayne Musholt (3), “Going to the Chapel” by Jo Prater (4), “Who’s Looking at Me?” by Bill Odell (5), “Bright Eyes” by Gayle Fischer (6), “Adult Green Heron” by Patt Sulzberger (tied 7), “Hopetown Harbor Light” by Steve Morrison (tied 7), “Yellowstone River” by Jo Prater (9) and “Pompeii” by Allen Maser (10). Sixty-one photographs were entered into this competition, repres ent ing t he work of 22 photographers. 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.
“Just Do It, LB” by Wayne Musholt
The Sun City Center Galaxy II Bridge Club celebrated the holidays with the wearing of a Spring Bonnet. Over 40 women attended and wore a variety of chapeaus. The favorite hat was created and worn by Phyllis McGrath. Others who also wore colorful hats included those in the picture: Annetta Pucci, Phyllis McGrath, Betty Nichter, Joanne Moss, and Mary Ellen Convery.
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Boy Scout Troop #675 Receives Donation from Lions Club
Sharon Roush Speaks to Men’s Club
(L to R) Spencer Faircloth, Board of Trustees South Bay Hospital and SCC Men’s Club member; Carl McGary, president; Sharon Roush, CEO South Bay Hospital; and Don Murphy, VP SCC Men’s Club.
PHOTO BY PHYLLIS HODGES
The speaker for the Men’s Club of Sun City Center in March was Sharon Roush, CEO South Bay Hospital. She is a veteran of hospital administration as well as a native Floridian who updated the club on all of the changes and improvements that have taken place and on plans for the future. Following Sharon’s presentation, a buffet lunch catered by Banquet Masters was provided.
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First row (L to R): Lion Tom Wolf, Lion Harriet Wollmers, Alexander Ventura, Josh Vega. Back row(L to R) Corey Freeman, Bruce Andersen, assistant scout master. At a recent meeting of Boy Scout Troop #675, headquartered at the United Methodist Church, the Sun City Center Lions Club presented to the scout troop a check in the amount of $250. The check was presented by Lion Tom Wolf, who is an Eagle Scout, and Lion Harriet Wollmers. Lion Wolf explained to the scouts just what scouting meant to him when he was growing up, stating it was a very important factor in his life. If you are interested in learning more about the Sun City Center Lions Club, please call 633-4202. The Lions meet the second and fourth Wednesday of every month, except December.
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Ceramic Club on the Move Again!
The Sun City Center Ceramic Club members will be enjoying two field trips to some of our favorite vendors. On May 30, we will carpool to Clear water, enjoy lunch at Whiskey Joe’s near the Courtney Campbell Causeway and visit SEAGULL CERAMICS and HARBORTOWN CERAMICS. On June 11, we will carpool again and stop at the I-HOP on Fowler Avenue and proceed to OFF THE WALL CERAMICS in Tampa. The personnel at each of these vendors are very friendly and helpful. These visits give our members a first-hand look at and choice of pieces to work on that are not in catalogs. A great social time is had by all while accomplishing these goals. Fun and laughs are always a plus!
Nan Burgett is the lucky winner of the attractive, decorative lawn gazing ball on pedestal that the Sun City Center Ceramic Club raffled off at the recent FunFest.
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Woman’s Club Honors Sponsors and Volunteers at Potluck Luncheon
May 2012
and bills for Meals on Wheels services. Samaritan Services works with South Bay Hospital where the meals are prepared for delivery. The Woman’s Club has two Meals on Wheels Co-chairs, one for Kings Point and one for Sun City Center. They manage an extensive network of coordinators from twelve SCC service clubs and churches to provide volunteer drivers who delivered 4,908 meals to Sun City Center and Kings Point residents in 2011.
GFWC Sun City Center Woman’s Club members were busy cooking and baking for their annual Appreciation Luncheon held to honor the Business Sponsors and Volunteer Coordinators for the Club’s Meals on Wheels program. There were 26 business sponsors within the greater Sun City area, Ruskin and Wimauma who have supported our yearbook directory, newsletter, and many of the club’s fundraising and service projects during the past year.
Meals on Wheels coordinators who attended the luncheon are: Front row (L to R), Doris Ragland, Samaritan Services; Marian Smoker, South Bay Hospital; Karen Messina, co-chair for Kings Point; Uta Kuhn co-chair for SCC; Jean Simonsen, Redeemer Lutheran Church. Back row (L to R), Rachel Bancroft, St. Andrew Presbyterian; Karen Ransbury, United Methodist; Mary Smith, AAUW; Joyce Sandusky, United Community; Shirli Kleiber, St. Andrew Presbyterian; Kathleen Siminow, Lions Club; Karin Risley, St.John the Devine Episcopal; David Leffin, Lions Club; Janet Cardulla, GFWC SCC President. There is a critical need for clubs and organizations to furnish volunteer coordinators and drivers once a month during the year. If your club or organization would like to participate, please contact the Woman’s Club as Sponsors, from left, are: Jane Kirse, Travel World; Richard Schaffer, Concrete soon as possible at 642-9555. We want to continue to care for those who Designs; Andrea Peterson, Three Legged Poodle; James Wilmouth, Encore are in need of Meals on Wheels as we have during the past 39 years. Bank; Nancy Fanelli and Danny Cutini, Nancy’s Home Services; Robyn Payant, An added attraction at the luncheon was a display of the art work of Payant Financial; Dolores Berens, Alzheimer’s Auxiliary, Janet Cardulla, club Sun City Center Ad SolarShield Renate Bartz. Her needlework was described by one member as “castlepresident. quality. ” She has won numerous awards, including a first place, state-wide HALF Size: 10 x 8 The SCC Woman’s Club founded the Meals on Wheels program in Sun award. The display was enjoyed by members before and after lunch. Full Color City Center in 1973 and has coordinated services since that time. In 2003, the club began a partnership with Samaritan Services who now enrolls clients
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A Little Advice from Consumer Affairs ... Resident Response Form
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Just a reminder that we have a very easy-to-use form so that we, as residents, can rate a company that has done work for us and let other residents know how we feel about that company. This form is available to print out from our website at suncitycenter.org. The link to the Resident Comment Form is at the bottom of the Consumer Affairs page. Or you can come into the CA Office and pick one up. There are some simple questions to help make it easier for you to complete your thoughts and a space to write in your comments whether they are good, bad or just adequate. Neither the Consumer Affairs Committee nor any of the CA employees can rate or recommend any of the companies listed with us, but you can. Even if work was done in the past, and you have something to say, please fill out one of our forms. We can also keep comments on companies that are not registered with us so folks can look at them as well. It’s the best way we can think of to let our friends and neighbors know about our experiences. Lots of people come in to read the comments we have on file, and we just want to encourage you to do that and to add your thoughts to theirs. Just imagine how easy it would be to research a company if everyone jotted down their experiences. Please let us know yours.
Consumer Complaints or Questions? Sun City Center residents are encouraged to contact Susan Muise at the CA Office if they have a consumer complaint and would like the assistance of the Hillsborough County Consumer Protection Agency. Investigators are available for appointments right here in Sun City Center on the second and fourth Friday of each month. Consumer Protection also partners with State Attorney Mark Ober’s office and a representative can be made available in person or by telephone to address some legal issues related to fraud and consumer protection. Common complaints handled by Consumer Protection include problems with home development contractors, automobile purchases and repair problems, landlord-tenant relations, warranties, appliances, mail orders and telemarketing, and internet fraud. Residents can schedule appointments about their complaints by calling Susan at 633-3500. This service is provided at no cost to the consumer. Visit Consumer Protection on the web at www.hillsboroughcounty. org/consumerprotection.
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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Published Authors Residing in SCC
(A continuing column by News staff writer Marie Wood.)
Marguerite Roy
Bringing to life the memories of our childhood and youth is not always easy but Marguerite Roy’s mother had a good memory and loved to tell the stories of an earlier time of her life and that of her children. Marguerite has taken many of those memories for her book Aurore: My Franco American Mother and describes a period of American history that comes to life under Marguerite’s skillful pen. In the late 1800s and the early part of the 20th century, many French Canadians were finding it hard to make a living in Canada. Many were Roman Catholics with large families and no opportunities to care for them. That was when many decided to migrate to Lewiston, Maine where there was work to be had in the textile mills and many families settled there. Marg u e r ite atte nde d t he University of Southern Maine. She raised four children while helping her
husband Raynald with the business side of his practice as an oral surgeon. Her personal interests have always been English, history and writing. She loves writing but said it took her 15 years to complete her book. This book won a first place award in the Florida Freelance Writers Association competition. Selections from the book have been published in “Down East,” “Discover Maine,” “The Family Digest” and other magazines. She has also had stories published in an anthology published by the Writers of Sun City Center. Roy and her husband spend part of the year in their home in Lewiston with family and friends. Raynald is a serious golfer who plays several times a week. Marguerite’s interests currently are playing golf, participating in the Aquasizer Club and working on some ideas for future books.
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SPORTS PAGES The Fitness Center is Appreciated by Many
PHOTOS BY PHYLLIS HODGES
By Phyllis Hodges Every day, about 300 of us use the SCC Fitness Center, and no doubt there are many who take it for granted—but we shouldn’t. Just ask a few of the folks who are there several times a week and appreciate that it’s there.
For Joanne Conway (above), the many opportunities to continue exercising were a big factor in the decision to move here in 2006. She frequents the Fitness Center four or five days a week in addition to her other exercise activities. Joanne
loving Kevin’s sense of humor. “He listens,” Joe says. “Everything we do is for a specific muscle or muscle groups. I’ve never seen anyone with more determination which accounts for his amazing progress.” That sentiment is echoed by Kevin’s mom and dad who have watched him transition from a wheelchair to the walker he uses now to help him with balance. It has been five years since the Fitness Center was expanded and moved to its current location. Before that, it was located in what is now the Dance Studio. Visitors are always impressed at the facility and it isn’t unusual to hear them say, “This is better than … (whatever they have at home).” The FC advisory committee members volunteer many hours to keep the facility state-of-the-art. Kudos to all of them—Chairman Sam Sudman, Jim Blackstone, Mike Marenovic, Karen Johnson, Becky Leichtman, Bart Main, Doug Seipelt, Bruce Andersen and Paula Terrenzi. Dale and Betty Malan, parents of Kevin, stand by during a workout The Center is open seven days session with Joe Sutton, a certified trainer. a week from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. (closed for cleaning Thursday 1 p.m. – 2:15 Kevin Malan also works out Sutton, a certified trainer, has worked p.m.). Phone number: 813-642-2048 almost daily—usually twice a day— with Kevin for the past three years, and has for the most part of the donating his time three times a week. eight years he has lived here. The He calls his time with Kevin a joy, says being active is a way of life for her; she taught aerobics and weight training in Massachusetts. She is adamant about the physical and mental benefits derived from working exercise into your daily routine.
sessions are part of his rehabilitation efforts from a brain stem injury he suffered in a terrible 1983 debilitating auto accident. He was fresh out of college and had just accepted a Public Relations job when his life took the unfortunate turn. Joe
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Golf League Results, Pictures and More
Caloosa Greens Ladies’ Golf 3/29/2012: Low Putts: A FLIGHT: 1st Gerry Towers, 30; (match of cards) 2nd Gil Evens, 30. B FLIGHT: 1st Carol Slaughter, 30; 2nd Mary Houston, 31. C FLIGHT: 1st Vivian King, 28; 2nd Joann Edwards, 32. D FLIGHT: 1st Yvonne Rocheleau, 31; 2nd Grace Houston, 35. 4/5/2012: Partner’s Best Nine: A FLIGHT: 1st Helen Foti & Gerry Towers, 30; 2nd Gil Evens & Mary Miller, 32. B FLIGHT: 1st Eleanor Schreiber & Janet Chick, 29; 2nd Elfie Nolden & Carol Slaughter, 32. C & D FLIGHTS: 1st Bette Breen & Mary James, 34; 2nd Mary Ann Bibus & Dorothy Morris, 35 (match of cards). 4/12/2012: Three Clubs & A Putter: A FLIGHT: 1st place Gerry Towers, 50; 2nd place Gloria Nunn, 51. B FLIGHT: 1st place Monica Scofield, 54; 2nd place Mary Houston, 55. C & D FLIGHT: 1st place Grace Houston, 47; 2nd place Bette Breen, 52 (match of cards).
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Hogans League of Sun City Center and Kings Point
Hogans League of Sun City Center and Kings Point
Gibbons, 62; Low-gross: Rube Jones, 4/3/12: Imp erial L ake wo o ds, H-Skins: 1st : Dick Ihrke, 3 Skins; 2nd : 87. Birds: Steve Parks (#17, par 4). Jenice Taylor, 2 Skins. Low-net: Dick 3/23/12: Riverside, h-skins: 1st: Rex Ihrke, 59; Low-gross: Dick Ihrke, 91. Gibbons, 4 skins; 2nd: Dave Britton, Birds: Jenice Taylor, #10 Par 5. 3 skins. Low-net: Rex Gibbons, 68; st Low-gross: Dave Britton, 86. Birds: 4/4/12: Diamond Hill, H-Skins: 1 nd Dave Britton 2 birds (#2, par 3; #17, : Travis Lansberry, 2 Skins; 2 : Joe Danielson, Jenice Taylor, and Charlie par 4). Brown, tied at 1 Skin. Low-net: Jenice st 3/27/12: Bloomingdale, H-Skins: 1 : Taylor and Joe Danielson, tied at 69; Travis Lansberry, 3 Skins; 2nd: Tied, Low-gross: Joe Danielson, 92. Tom Rosata & Doc Lamiano, 2 Skins. st Low-net: Travis Lansberry, 70; Low- 4/6/12: Riverside, H-Skins: 1 : Bill Cundy, Rube Jones, and Doug gross: Doc Lamiano, 96. Banning, tied at 4 Skins. Low-net: 3/28/12: Sandpiper, Lakes-Palms, H Rube Jones, 67; Low-gross: Rube Skins: Flight #1: 1st : John Dykstra, Jones, 85. Birds: Doug Banning, #8 4 Skins; 2nd : Charlie Brown, Steve Par 3 and #9 Par 4; Rube Jones, #4 Parks, Jenice Taylor, tied at 1 Skin. Par 3. Low-net: John Dykstra. Low-gross: Joe Danielson. Birds: Ruben Jones, Lakes #1-Par 5; Steve Parks, Palms #13-Par 5; John Dykstra, Lakes #4Par 5. Flight #2: 1st : Fred Zizelman, John Schachte, and Sue Fitts, tied at 2 Skins. Low-net: Dave Britton; Low-gross: Dave Britton. Birds: Dave Britton, Palms #13-Par 5 and L-R: Bill Cundy, Rube Jones, Tom #17-Par 3 Rosata and Doug Banning
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4/9/12: Apollo Beach, H-Skins: 1st Place: Rich Huff, Rich Lucidi, Joe Blanchard, and Mike McClintic Tied at 2 Skins. Low-net: Rex Gibbons – 59; Low-gross: Rex Gibbons – 84. Birds: Bill Cundy - #8 Par 3.
3/14/2012: Annual 36-hole match play tournament: Flight A: Dave Sherman 1 Up; Flight B: Stan Smalenski 3 Up; Flight C: Bill Panzner 2 Up.
L-R: Fred Zizelman, Dave Britton, Sue Fitts, John Schachte, bill Cundy, and Bob Russell. Hogans League of Sun City 3/30/12: Riverside, H-Skins: 1st : Center and Kings Point Mike Griffin, 3 Skins; 2nd : Jim Bush, 2 Skins. Low-net: Rube Jones, 63; 3/17/2012: Freedom Fairways (par Low-gross: Rube Jones, 81. Birds: 63), individual match: Low-net: Dave Britton, #13-Par 4, Rube Jones Ray Dahlquist, 55; Low-gross: Doug & Tom Rosata, #10-Par 4. Banning, 69. Birds: Ray Dahlquist – 3 (#1, par 4; #4, par 4 & #12, par 4); 3/31/12: Freedom Fairways, H Skins: Doug Banning – 1 (#8, par 3) & 1 1st: Ray Dahlquist and Jack Duncan, Eagle (#4, par 4); Charlie Strimpell, tied at 1 Skin each. Low-net: Charlie Brown, 52; Low-gross: Jack Duncan, 1 #12, par 4). 67. Birds: Karen Jones, #1 par 4 and #14 par 4; Ray Dahlquist, #12 par 4; Jack Duncan, #16 par 3; and Charlie Brown and Bob Russell, #1 par 4. 4/2/12: Summerfield, H-Skins: 1st: Rex Gibbons, 3 Skins; 2 nd : Tom Rosata, 2 Skins. Low-net: Ruben Jones and Ron Doncouse Tied at 64; Low-gross: Ruben Jones, 83. Birds: Winners: L-R Doug Banning, Ray Rex Gibbons, #1 Par 4 and Tom Rosata, #12 Par 3. Dahlquist & Charlie Strimpell 3/19/2012: Summerfield, h-Skins: 1st : Doug Banning, 3 skins; 2nd : Charlie Strimpell, 2 skins. Low-net: tied at 70’s – Doug Banning & Jerry Stemas; Low-gross: Jerry Stemas, 86. Birds: Doug Banning (#6, par 4). 3/20/2012: Imperial Lakewoods, h-Skins: 1st : Steve Parks, 4 skins; 2nd L-R: Art Swallow, Rex Gibbons, Tom : Joe DeFelice, 2 skins. Low-net: Rex Rosata, Rube Jones, Ron Doncouse, Jim Cox.
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L-R: Doug Banning, Jay Sparkman, and Don Mowry. 4/12/12: Buffalo Creek, H-Skins: 1st Place tie: Dick Ihrke and Travis Lansberry at 2 Skins. Low-net: Travis Lansberry – 62; Low-gross: Dave Banning and Travis Lansberry tied at 86. Birds: Rube Jones - #9 Par 5.
L-R: Travis Lansberry, Rube Jones, Dick Ihrke, Doug Banning, and John Grunwald. 4/14/12: Freedom Fairways, H-Skins: 1st Place: Charlie Brown - 3 Skins; 2nd Place: Mike McClintic - 2 Skins. Low-net: Karl Wessinger and Charlie Brown - tied at 57; Low-gross: Bob Russell – 69. Birds: Bob Russell - #9 par 4 and #12 par 4; Mike McClintic - #1 par 4; Dave Diehl - #7 par 4.
L-R: Jon Blanchard, Rich Lucidi, Rich Huff, Rex Gibbons, Bill Cundy, Jim Sari, Mike McClintic. Not pictured: And the winners were: Left to right: Bob John Apostolou. Russell, Charlie Brow n, Mike 4/10/12: Bloomingdale, H-Skins: McClintic, and Dave Diehl. 1st Place: Tom Rosata, 5 Skins; 2nd Place: Doug Seipelt, Joe Danielson and Terry Seipelt (tied at 2 Skins). Low-net: Tom Rosata, 72; Lowgross: Terry Seipelt, 95
4/11/12: Sandpiper Oak – Lakes, H-Skins: Flight #1: 1st Place: Rich Lucidi and Charlie Brown -Tied with 2 Skins. Low-net: Rich Lucidi – 61; Low-gross: Bill Cundy – 81. Birds: Rich Lucidi - #10 par 5. Flight #2: 1stPlace: Don Mowry and Jay Sparkman - Tied at 1 Skin. Lownet: Doug Banning – 62; Low-gross: Doug Banning – 80. Birds: Doug Banning and Tom Kirchen both on #5 par 3.
Reservations are required to play with the Hogans. Go to the Hogans website: hogans-golf.org for more info.
Hogans League May Schedule Date 5/1 5/2 5/4 5/7 5/8 5/10 5/12 5/14 5/15 5/16 5/18 5/21 5/22 5/24 5/26 5/28 5/29 5/30
Day Course Tue Imperial Lakewoods Wed Diamond Hill Fri Riverside Mon Summerfield Tue Bloomingdale Thu Buffalo Creek Sat Freedom Fairways Mon Apollo Beach Tue Imperial Lakewoods Wed Diamond Hill Fri Riverside Mon Summerfield Tue Bloomingdale Thu Buffalo Creek Sat Freedom Fairways Mon Apollo Beach Tue Imperial Lakewoods Wed Diamond Hill
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SPORTS PAGES ClubLink Golf Results Scepter Men 3/19, 21 and 23/2012: Club Championship – Match Play White Tees: Flight 1 Mike Almaguer def. Bill Savas. Flight 2 Nick Violetti def. Bill Salowitz. Flight 3 Hal Schuchman def. Frank Wright. Flight 4 Jerry Johns def. Tony Curtis Green Tees: Flight 1 Al Lozosky def. Kurt Hoffman. Flight 2 Roger Potratz def. George Galen. Flight 3 Rich Langlois def. John Brannock. Flight 4 Greg Franczyk def. Bill McNamara. Flight 5 Doug Tanzer def. Bob Beck. Flight 6 Joel Marquis def. Bob Murman.
3/ 27/2012: Prize Fund Tournament 2 Best Balls (1 Gross + 1 Net) Flight 1 Jay O’Connell/Pete Easter Bob Reith/Homer Hayley Flight 2 Tim Cunningham/Terry McCarty Dick Prosman/Mike Lauro Flight 3 Holly Bartlett/Bob Lentz Gene Duval/Linda Duval Flight 4 John Durm/Deloris Durm Ron Rosen/Denise Rosen Flight 5 Chuck Kim/In-Sook Kim Jim Haney/Priscilla Haney Flight 6 Denny Groves/Faye Groves Doug Moss/Carol Moss Flight 7 Dave Bartku/Jan Bartku Dick Zak/Jim Stevens Men’s League 3/26/2012:Team Quota Points: 1st Place Team: Dave Lieh/Tony Olivera/Richard Miller.
3/26/2012: 1-2-3: 1st Place Walt Towner/ Bob Vellante/Jim Blanchard
4/9/2012: Texas Scramble: 1st Place Team/ King Slater/Clint Williams/ Tony Flynn.
4/2/2012: Scepter/Renaissance Interclub: 1st Place Wayne Andreucci/Cliff Buck/ Phil Butler/Dave Birkett; 2nd Place Bill LeBeau/Mike Magalski/Bob Belanger/ Tony Olivera.
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4/9/2012: 2 Best Balls of 4: 1st Place Cliff Buck/Doug Outhwaite/Dave Norquist/ Dick Sovich
4/10/2012: :A-B-C-D Scramble (Net): 1st Place Team: Betty Rollins/In-Sook Kim/ Priscilla Haney/Nancy Herriges.
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3/13 and 14/2012:Club Championship (18 Hole Ladies) Individual Stroke Play: Flight 1 Judie Schafers. Flight 2 Judy Frank. Flight 3 Barbara Bogg. Flight 4 Loretta Thelen. Flight 5 Jan Thumberg.
3/16/2012: 1 Net Best Ball of 2: Flight 1 John & Deloris Durm Flight 2 T1st Don & Erma Faron T1st Ed & Nancy Barnes Flight 3 John & Vicki Breaugh Flight 4 Doug & Carol Moss
3/13/2012: Low Net (9 Hole Ladies): 1st Place Alice DeSchryver. 3/20/2012: 1-2-3 Best Ball (18 Hole Ladies): 1st Place Carolyn Clark/Bobbie Ulbrich/Jan Thumberg. 3/20/2012: Low Net (9 Hole Ladies): 1st Place Flight 1 Colleen Savas. 1st Place Flight 2 Mitzi Walsh.
3/13/2012:1 Net Best Ball of 2: 1st Flight: Kiyoko Ashendorf/Barbara Gaines. 2nd Flight:Rosie Kintz/Karen Goldwater.
3/23/2012: 2 Player Net Scramble Flight 1 Dave & Nancy Birkett Flight 2 Jim & Margie Warchol Flight 3 Dave & Jan Bartku 3/30/ 2012: Texas Scramble 2 Net Best Balls of 4: Flight 1 John & Deloris Durm Ron & Holly Bartlett Flight 2 Kyle & Betty Rollins Jim & Priscilla Haney
3/23/2012: 1-2-3: Tie 1st Place- Ron Poublon, Al Laforet, Will Kuxhousen, Tom Kuhn and Bob Bryan, Dave Hoffman, Dan Waldman, Merle Bowman.
4/6/2012: Individual Points: 1st Place- Walt Yielding 18 Hole Ladies 3/16-3/23: Women’s Club Championship: 1st Place- Ollie Keller 3/30/2012: Better 9 (1/2 Handicap Even Holes ½ Handicap): 1st Place- Ollie Keller 4/6/2012: Low Net: Ruth Gaughf. 9 Hole Ladies 3/16-3/23: Ladies 9 Hole Captain’s Cup: Captain’s Cup Champion- Sue Freed 1st Place Flight 1 Wally Mcintosh 1st Place Flight 2 June Krueger 1st Place Flight 3 Connie Kehl 3/30/2012: Scramble: T-1st Place Emma Gadd, June Krueger, Marilyn McCormick, Nancy Stevens. T-1st place - Rosalie Killian, Sue Skolnick, Mary O’Neill, Pat Ernst. T-1st Place – Jane Boccieri, Kathy Boccieri, Lorraine Fritzel, Rita Fedock. 4/6/2012: Low Net 1st Place 1st flight- Sue Skolnick 1st place 2nd flight- Lorraine Fritzel 1st Place 3rd flight- Mary McClafferty
Sandpiper Men 3/16/2012: 4 Man Chicago: 1st Place Ron Golik, Roger Wyckoff, Harold Geldbach, Bob Keys. 3/22/2012: Individual Low Net Flight #1 T-1st Place Chul Kim T-1st Place Mike Gomes T-1st Place Ron Pelow Flight #2: 1st Place Harold Geldbach Flight #3: 1st Place Les Easton 3/29/2012: Team 1-2-3: 1st Place Dave Ransbury, Ken Wagner, Charles Schindler, Chuck Roth. 4/5/2012: 4 Man Chicago: 1st Place Chul Kim, Walter Wight, Zack Taylor, Peter Brock.
3/27/2012: Individual Quota (18 Hole Ladies): 1st Place Flight 1 Donna Burt. 1st Place Flight 2 Jackie McDow.
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3/27/2012: Low Net (9 Hole Ladies): 1st Place Flight 1 Colleen Savas. 1st Place Flight 2 Katherine Marcario.
3/19/2012: 3-2-1: 1st Place Flight 1 Rod Benning, Vince Pirone, Al Spatola, John Gelcich. 1st Place Flight 2 Ron Windsor, Mike Sekol, Jerry Sandusky.
3/20/2012: St. Patrick’s Day Team Draw: 1st Place Annetta Pucci, Joan Huebner, Lois Pelow, Carolyn Schwehr.
4/10/2012: Modified Alternate Shot/ Scramble (18 Hole Ladies): 1st Place Flight 1 Skippy Peacock/Liz Lew. 1st Place Flight 2 Sandy Johnson/June McClain. 1st Place Flight 3 Pat Bulis/Pam LeCren. 1st Place Flight 4 Karen Tomle/Sue Barker. 4/10/2012: Low Net (9 Hole Ladies):1st Place Darlene Gray.
Club Renaissance 3/19 and 20/2012 Member Guest (Net Best Ball (Day 1); Texas Scramble 1 Net Best Ball (Day 2)): Men’s 1st Flight Dick Prosman/Joe Bierly. Men’s 2nd Flight Dick Zak/Rick Mott. Men’s 3rd Flight Bob Majewski /Ernie Rose.Ladies Flight Louise Caulfield/Lata Raby.
3/26/2012: 2 Best Balls: 1 Place Flight 1 Vid Valiusaitis, Bill Meier, Manny DeBono, Bob Trombetta. 1st Place Flight 2 Paul Hunt, Bob Bryan, Ron Kunze, Dan Waldman. st
4/2/2012: 2 BB on 3’s & 4’s 3 BB on 5’s: 1st Place Flight 1 Bill Fitzhugh, Will Kuxhousen, Mel Bushart, Dave Boyer. 1st Place Flight 2 Harry Porter, Chuck Thelen, Bruce Conley, Jerry Sandusky. 4/9/2012: 2 BB on 4’s & 5’s 3 BB on 3’s: 1st Place Flight 1 Bill Fitzhugh, Bob Condon, Bill Meier, Joe Spaziano. 1st Place Flight 2 Ron Windsor, Hank Smythe, Bob Bryan, Tom Kuhn. 9 Hole Men 3/162012: 2 Best Balls: 1st Place- Al Laforet, Will Kuxhousen, Dave Hoffman, Merle Bowman
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3/30/2012: Scramble: 1st Place- Walt Yielding, Will Kuxhousen, Tom Kuhn.
4/12/2012: 4 Man Scramble: 1st Place Bill Pachler, Ken Wagner, Mike Prach, George Nelson.
4/2/2012: Scepter/Renaissance Interclub: 1st Place Kiyoko Ashendorf/Pam LeCren/ Loretta Thelen/Sue Auger; 2nd Place Judy Fenwick/In-Sook Kim/Betty Rollins/Alice DeSchryver.
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3/27/2012: Team Points: 1st Place Cecile Young, Lois Gluntz, Linda Deslondes, Phyllis Lee. 4/3/2012: Easter Best Ball: 1st Place Nancy Saunders, Helen Joseph, Phyllis Lee. 4/10/2012: Pick a Partner T-1st Place Annetta Pucci, Joan Huebner T-1st Place Nancy Saunders, Jan Hulme
Is your Membership Directory accurate for your listing? Do you notice names of former residents still being listed? If so, please contact Judy Hill at the CA office (6333500) so the correction can be made in the next Directory.
Patty Hersey scored a hole-in-one on March 19 at Caloosa Golf and Country Club at hole #17 using a 5-wood. The feat was witnessed by her playing partners Hazel Winkleman, Phyllis Taylor and Terry Cox. Marion Stephens scored a hole-inone on March 7 at hole #12 at Club Renaissance. She used a driver over the water. The feat was witnessed by Adele Quinlan, Jane Hulik and Beverly Crotty.
SCC Shuffleboard Club Summer Schedule Monday: 9:30 a.m. Social Shuffle, Draw Singles Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. League Team Practice, Doubles. Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. Social Shuffle, Draw Singles Friday: 9:30 a.m. Social Shuffle, Draw Doubles Players must be at the court by 9:15 to draw for a court. Membership in our club is also allowed for residents of Kings Point and Freedom Plaza. Dues are $10 per year. For information email us at sccshuffleboard@yahoo.com or just drop by on a play day.
Origin of Memorial Day Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service. There are many stories as to its actual beginnings with over two dozen cities and towns laying claim to being the birthplace of Memorial Day. In 1966, federal government, under the direction of President Lyndon Johnson, declared Waterloo, NY the official birthplace of Memorial Day. They chose Waterloo— which had first celebrated the day on May 5, 1866—because the town had made Memorial Day an annual, community-wide event during which businesses closed and residents decorated the graves of soldiers. It’s difficult to prove conclusively the origins of the day. It is more likely that it had many separate beginnings; each of those towns and every planned or spontaneous gathering of people to honor the war dead in the 1860s tapped into the general human need to honor their dead, each contributed honorably to the growing movement that culminated in Gen. Logan giving his official proclamation in 1868. The first state to officially recognize the holiday was New York in 1873. By 1890 it was recognized by all of the northern states. The South refused to acknowledge the day, honoring their dead on separate days until after World War I (when the holiday changed from honoring just those who died fighting in the Civil War to honoring Americans who died fighting in any war). It is now celebrated in almost every state on the last Monday in May (passed by Congress with the National Holiday Act of 1971) to ensure a three day weekend for Federal holidays. It is not important who was the very first, what is important is that Memorial Day was established. Memorial Day is not about division. It is about reconciliation; it is about coming together to honor those who gave their all.
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SPORTS PAGES Caloosa CC Men’s Golf
Caloosa CC Women’s Golf
3/23&24/2012: Annual Member Guest:1st Flight: 1st place John & Jay McDougall; 2nd place Dick & Nick Lanese. 2nd Flight: 1st Place Les Clarke & Drew McDougall; 2nd Place Don & Dick Churchill. 3rd Flight: 1st Place Ron & Lee Jewell; 2nd Place TIE Noel & Richard Kohn and Jack & Erik D’Entremont. 4th Flight: 1st Place Bill & Brad Stonefield; 2nd Place Wally & Dan DeArment.
3/14/2012: Low Gross/Low Net Winners Member Guest: Flight 1: 1st Low Gross: Cheryl Karpinski & Michelle Marquis, 76; 1st Low Net: Beverly Valentine & Kathy Ward,61; Tie - 2nd Low Net: Carmen Fields & Carolyn Callahan and Sally Heffernan & Yvonne Hale, 62. Flight 2: 1st Low Gross: Aileen Engel & Jan Huber, 78; Tie - 1st Low Net: Jan Hobbs & Karen Banister – 61; Tie -1st Low Net: Jan Harding & Ilene Hemingway and 1st Low Net: Rose Huggard & Ann Lesser, 61. Flight 3: 1st Low Gross: Shirley Coniglio & Betty Callaghan, 85; 1st Low Net: Sue Daveler & Jane Daveler, 55; Tie - 2nd Low Net: Dee Hanes & Betty Lou Rosborough, Sandy Nodruff & Darlene Keys, Ruth Ann Phelan & Sue Wyckoff, 60. Flight 4: 1st Low Gross: Phyllis Morgan & Judy Gilman, 90; 1st Low Net: Helen Claghorn & Phyllis Lee, 61; 2nd Low Net: Sue Habblett & Shelley Welper, 62.
Caloosa Golf and Country Club men’s March 23-24 Annual Member Guest registration. Co-chairs are as follows: (L-R) Billy Noyes Jr., CCC assistant manager/golf instructor; Russ Stutz, Board Member Director of Golf; and Bill Noyes, Sr. Chair Bill Devine weekly men’s group. The field of 58 players in the golf tournament gathered to review their program, splendid prizes to win on various golf holes. Fine food and hospitality were offered by Don Dudeck and Jeff Hanson, co-chairs, and their Committee.
3/22/2012: Bill Devine Group Winners: 2 BB, par=144: First Place: 113/-31 Mike Zwissler, Jack Last, Tom Smith, Roy Long; Second Place: Co-Chairs of the (CWGA 18)Caloosa 114/-30 Ron Kemmeling, Woody Golf and Country Club women’s 18 Nelson, Jim Brubaker, Joe Birnbaum. hole league President’s Cup golf tournament. The two-day event was held 3/29/2012: “54”: First Place +27 March 19 and 21, 2012.Organizers are Joe Birnbaum, Ron Jewell, Dick McGoldrick, Bob Fortier; Second L to R: Maryanne Starrett and Joyce Place +26 Max Jessup, Bill Stonefield, Stafford. Stonefield Guest. 4/3/2012: ‘54’: 1st Mike Zwissler, Larry Chambers, David Domroes, Bob Fortier +27; 2nd Dick Lanese, Don Johnson, Harold Wisman, Russ Rowe +26.
Caloosa CC Women’s Golf
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L to R: Lynn Noyes, designer of the framed “Bunka Art Stitchery,” presented it to lucky draw winner Honey Lu Sack. Caloosa Golf and Country Club member Sandy Gaither was the winner of the 2012 President’s Cup on March 19. She carded a net score of 137. Next was the hard fought tie between 2nd place winners Jean Atkins and Mary JaneStutz both with a sizzling net score of 138. Champion Gaither was presented with a bouquet of flowers by Sandy Nodruff VP and tournament coordinator. Hospitlality Chairlady Marcia Francis and her committee offered Champagne and treats to all 61 entrants in the tournament. 4/4/2012: Rally for the Cure ABCD Scramble Golf Tournament: 1 st Carol Tubbs/Donna Gardner/Joan LaMar/Sue Habblett, 73; 2nd (tie) Jan Harding/Ellie Duncanson/Maggie Roy/Shirley Brubaker,Joan Giunta/ Elizabeth T.Rodriguez/Dolores Phelps/Jean Fortier, Mary Lou Underwood/Jan Churchill/Ruth Ann Phelan/Joyce Shade, 76. More prizes were announced at the posttourney luncheon: #4 Crooked line-Jan Churchill,#18 Longest driveCarol Tubbs,#3 Closest to Pin -Jan Harding, #7 Closest to Pin -Janice Davis, #13 Closest to Pin-Marcia Francis #17 Closest to Pin- Sandy Baldwin. 89 lady golfers played in the Rally golf tournament. For the fourth consecutive year Chairlady Ann McDanie(Bowers) and her committee are to be congratulated for a most successful Rally in order to help eradicate cancer in our life time!
4/11/12: Low Gross-Low Net 1st Flight: Carol Tubbs 1st Low Gross, 80; Janet Hobbs 1st Low Net, 65; Carmen Fields and Cheryl Karpinski tie 2nd Low Net, 70. 2nd Flight: Karen Buono 1st Low Gross, 93; Janice Davis 1st Low Net, 71. Sandy Baldwin, Anita Ciota, Joyce Stafford tie 2nd Low Net, 72. 3rd Flight: Patty Hersey 1st low gross, 93; Jan Churchill 1st low net 69; Alice Friedlein 2nd low net, 70. 4th Fight: Donna Gardner 1st low Gross, 98; Lorraine Hofer 1st low net, 64; Aileen Engle 2nd low net, 65.
Lawn Bowling Annual Awards Banquet
Every table in the Florida Room was taken for the Annual Awards Banquet held on Thursday, March 29. Club President Joe Mignogna was the master of ceremonies, Linda Hawken played the organ, and Christys Catering provided an excellent dinner. Various awards were presented to the winners and runners up of tournaments that were played during the winter season, and the new Club Champion Joe Mignogna received the Champions trophy.
A special award was presented to Gretchen Meixner (above) who until recently was in charge of the monthly Classes for New Bowlers. She had been doing this excellent work for the past 12 years. The club also showed appreciation to Jack Phillips and his wife Beverly for their excellent work over many years in organizing and running Lawn Bowling Tournaments involving Sun City Center and other Lawn Bowling Clubs throughout the region.
4/4/2012: 2BB, Par 144:White Division: First Place 123/-21 Jim Bodner, Jim Dunchuck, Charles Reeve; Second Place: 126/-18, Walt Taney, Jim Duffy, Noel Kohn. Gold Division: First Place: 114/-30, Russ Stutz, George Lang, Norman Weinlein, Bob Fortier; Second Place: 117/-27, Gene Stevens, Bob DuFresne, Don Tarrantino, Roy Long. 4/10/2012: “54”: 1st Mike Zwissler, Bill Ulmer, Noel Kohn, Jim Brubaker +23; 2nd Dick Lanese, Ron Jewel, Jim Harkins, Harold Wisman +18.
Caloosa Golf and Country Club welcomes Jon Hom a young aspiring golf pro from Cape Cod Mass. He has been pacticing at the Club this week in preperation to eventually join the PGA tour. (L to R) are Billy Noyes, Jr., Assistant manager; Jon Hom; and Gary Adcock, Director of Membership.
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Watch Your Neighborhood and See Crime Drop
PHOTO BY PHYLLIS HODGES
Submitted by Deputies Chris Girard and Will Menendez
For my column this month I’m going to offer the space to my fellow deputy, Will Menendez, who has a special message about community crime prevention in Hillsborough County…and how you can get involved. Crime across Hillsborough County was down, again, in 2011. After dropping 16% in 2010, crime rates dropped again, this time 15% in 2011. The Hillsborough Country Sheriffs Office credits the hard work of its deputies as well as the vigilance and responsibility of their community partners with this continued success. One of the ways members of the community can help is by organizing HCSO-sponsored neighborhood watch groups. The purpose of the HCSO’s Neighborhood Watch program is to assist in the protection against an enemy we all have in common –
crime! Because, as hard as we work, police officers cannot be everywhere at once, Neighborhood Watch programs multiply our eyes and ears “on the ground” in communities. This program is nothing more and nothing less than neighbors watching over each other and their property, organized into groups to REPORT suspicious activities or crimes to the sheriff ’s office. Citizen participation is one of the most effective tools against crime because the job of stopping burglary, robbery or sexual assault is impossible for the Sheriff to accomplish alone. Crime watchers are networks of neighbors trained by Crime Prevention deputies in home and self-protection, suspect identification and how to serve effectively as additional eyes and ears for law enforcement agencies in their communities. Neighborhood Watch groups provide a way for neighbors to help one another by keeping an eye on each other’s homes and property. A telephone chain is set up to enable neighbors to keep one another informed of any criminal activity and to receive information from the Sheriff concerning descriptions of suspected criminals and other pertinent information. When a member of a network sees a suspicious person or vehicle,
he or she should call the Sheriff ’s Office immediately. Again, Sheriff ’s deputies cannot be everywhere all of the time. Besides, even if they happen to be passing by, they cannot recognize that a car, a truck, or people do not belong in an area. However, those who live in a community will know if there are strangers in the area. Neighborhood Watch Programs are of great help to our Sheriff ’s Office. There have been many instances where good neighbors, by reporting unusual activities, have been instrumental in the apprehension of criminals. To l e a r n m o r e a b o u t Neighborhood Watch and how to get started with one in your community, head to the HCSO website and follow these instructions. Go to www.hcso.tampa.fl.us Look for the A-Z link at the top right of the page. Click on that link. S crol l down t he p age to “Neighborhood Watch.” Click on that link. All the information you need is right there. If you have any additional questions, call (813) 247-8115 or contact Deputy Menendez directly via email at wmenendez@hcso. tampa.fl.us.
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Volunteers, Inmates and Staff Became a Successful Team
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MOVIES at the Rollins Theater One showing only @ 1 p.m.
The Monday Movie will normally show two movies each month in the Rollins Theater at 1 p.m. Dates and times may change as required. Seating is limited to 200 per showing and is reserved for current SCCCA members who present an up-to-date membership card/badge. Please come early as seating is LIMITED. A movie will not be shown on Memorial Day, We will return to our normal second (2nd) and fourth (4th) Monday showings in June.
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“War Horse”
here because we all want you to be successful.” Senators Mike Fasano and Rhonda Storms were strong advocates for this Hillsborough prison that was restoring positive and productive citizens back into the community. The Hillsborough County Commissioners voted unanimously in support of keeping HCI open, bringing additional inmates on the compound and seeking to work with the state to upgrade the maintenance and water/waste water systems. In the end, the volunteers knew that the state had another plan and lobbying the Governor and the Department of Corrections would not keep HCI open. The newest facility for women, approved in 2009 costing Florida taxpayers $92 Million, was to be completed in Spring 2011, when HCI was first slated for closure. The volunteers, community, litigation personnel and advocate legislators enabled another additional year for HCI to stay open. However, on Thursday, March 29 before dawn, the 200+ inmates were transported to their new location in Lowell, near Ocala in Marion County. The new Lowell Reception Center will hold 1,300 female inmates. Former HCI Warden Smith and Assistant Warden Velez along with a team of former HCI officers will be part of this new administrative team. The volunteers have been told that the HCI inmates will remain together and most of the programs established at HCI will continue. Several of the HCI volunteer program leaders are working with Ocala, Gainesville and Tallahassee volunteers to coordinate this transition. Other volunteers continue mentoring at Bradenton Bridges Transition and Work Release facilities and more plan to travel to Ocala to continue mentoring in person as well as through written correspondence. The volunteers will be encouraged to “smile because it happened” and encourage these former HCI inmates to spread their faith and character message throughout the new Reception Center. As inmate Marie wrote on the Thank You banner to the volunteers, “Without you I would not be the person I am growing to be. Thank you for my life.”
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When World War I breaks out, young Albert beloved horse Joey is sold to the cavalry and shipped to France. Joey serves in both the British and German armies before he winds up alone in the dangerous area between the two sides-”No Man’s Land.” Albert is too young to enlist, but goes to France to save Joey. Directed by Steven Spielberg. Rated PG-13 (for intense sequences of war violence) Genres: Drama, Adventure Actors: Jeremy Irvine, Peter Mullan Language: English Subtitles: English Run Time: 146 minutes (2:26)
Over 100 inmates from Hillsborough Correctional Institution in Balm display a banner which read “Sun City Your Love Empowers Us! You’re Our Example! We Love You Too!” The banner created by the inmates has individual notes of thanks and appreciation to the over 400 volunteers who came not only from Sun City Center but the greater Tampa Bay area. Gathered on the hillside overlooking the softball diamond and tennis court, inmates and administrative staff recognized Monday, March 19, as the last day the volunteers would be serving on the compound. Staff pictured far left: Culinary Arts Teacher “Chef T” Rubye Tarrent & Warden Robin Smith also pictured far right: Major Mary English & Assistant Warden Angel Velez. “Don’t Cry Because It’s Over ... Smile Because It Happened” was a quote shared by Hillsborough Correctional Institution (HCI) inmate Carol, part of the “Crafts with Conviction” class. Carol knew it was a Dr. Seuss quote and thought it very appropriate to appreciate eight years on a beautifully landscaped compound with positive volunteers and staff. This teamwork produced the highest number of volunteers and volunteer hours of any prison in the state. At the same time, this successful team provided the lowest re-entry rate of any prison in the state and perhaps nation. The volunteers, staff and inmates thank Governor Jeb Bush, key legislators in both Tallahassee and Hillsborough for their 2004 approval for this unique facility. Over these last eight years, volunteers filled positions that staff held when budgets were cut. The substance abuse program, educational program, anger management class, state-mandated transitions class, computer & keyboard class were all taught by volunteers. Grants from the Community Foundation of Sun City Center and Interfaith Council of Sun City Center provided educational and program materials. Both the secular and sacred communities donated sports equipment for the wellness programs, fabric for the sewing classes, computers and keyboards toward employability skills, books for the library, art supplies for classes taught by professional art volunteers and the list goes on and on. Sun City Center Vintage Babes Softball Club, Volleyball Club and Tennis Association came to the compound monthly to compete with and instruct the inmate athletes. Instead of fearing a prison being operated in their neighborhood, the Hillsborough County community embraced this facility that really did work. St ate Repres ent ative Rich Glorioso, an advocate for keeping HCI in the current budget, spoke at the March 15 closing ceremony attended by many of the 200+ inmates as well as nearly 100 of the volunteers. He praised the work of the volunteer base and staff and urged the inmates to “remember what you learned
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Matt King (George Clooney ), a husband and father of two girls, must re-examine his past and navigate his future when his wife is in a boating accident off Waikiki. He awkwardly attempts to repair his relationship with his daughters — 10 year-old precocious Scottie and rebellious 17 year-old Alexandra — while wrestling with a decision to sell his family’s land. Handed down from Hawaiian royalty and missionaries, the Kings own some of the last priceless virgin parcels of tropical beach in the islands. When Alexandra drops the bombshell that her mother was in the midst of a romantic fling at the time of the accident, Matt has to take a whole new look at his life, not to mention his legacy, during a week of momentous decisions. With his girls in tow, he embarks on a haphazard search for his wife’s lover. Along the way, in encounters alternately funny, troublesome and transcendent, he realizes he’s finally on course toward rebuilding his life and family. Rated R (for language and some sexual references). Genres: Comedy, Drama Actors: George Clooney, Shailene Woodley, Beau Bridges, Robert Forster, Judy Greer Language: English Subtitles: English Run Time 110: minutes (1:50) Monday Movies are for Sun City Center Community Association members ONLY. A 2012 membership card must be presented for admission.
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