The News of April 2014 - ISSUE #69
...an official publication of the Community Association — Named Best Newsletter in Hillsborough County 2011
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SCHEDULE
April 9 15 28
Board Meeting Rollins Theater – 9 a.m. Community Leaders Florida Room - 9 a.m. CO-AP Meeting Caper Room - 2 p.m.
May 14 20 24
Board Meeting Rollins Theater – 9 a.m. Community Leaders Florida Room - 9 a.m. CO-AP Meeting Caper Room - 2 p.m.
So, Where CAN We Park?
CA Sponsored Entertainment Events: (See page 5 for details) Please note: Board Workshops will no longer be held on the first Wednesday of each month. Agendas for monthly Board Meetings will be posted on Official Bulletin Boards the Friday before and on our website (suncitycenter. org – under “Association”). They will also be sent via “What’s New in the CA” email.
Operation Medicine Cabinet Wednesday, April 2 9 to noon Community Hall More info on page 6. May Issue delivered to your mailbox on May 3 On the Inside CARE.................................................................... 26 Club Happenings..........................................10+ Crossword.............................................................7 CryptoQuote........................................................9 Entertainment Corner......................................5 Golf.....................................................................28+ Library Update....................................................5 Lifestyles...............................................................8 Meet your Neighbors.......................................8 Military Affairs................................................22+ Movies................................................................. 35 Newcomers..........................................................2 President’s Report..............................................3 Sports................................................................28+
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Every Wednesday: Orientation for new members in the Board Room at 1 p.m..
By John Bowker
Well, it depends.
1. Cars can be parked in any of the green areas in the drawing above, or along the curb of North Pebble Beach Boulevard or on either curb of Cherry Hills Drive once construction starts. 2. Golf carts can be parked in the blue shaded areas above. They can also be parked in the green areas although spaces for automobiles are severely limited so should only be used for golf carts if really necessary. 3. If you are driving a motorcycle or any motorized vehicle other than a golf cart, you should park in a green area. Non-golf carts parked in a blue area will be towed. 4. Handicapped parking will be allowed in the spaces behind the Security Patrol building (access is from Cherry Hills Drive).
What’s Open?
5. All CA buildings and facilities will be open during the construction period at their usual hours. 6. Doors to any building from the construction area will be locked, but can be opened from the inside if there is an emergency. All meeting and club rooms, and their facilities, will be open. 7. Atrium Building access will only be from the plaza “out back”. The main front doors and the kitchen entrance will be locked from the outside. In an emergency, those doors can all be opened from the inside (but watch out as you enter the construction zone just outside!) 8. Fitness Center Entry will be through the double glass “rear door” or from the Walking Pool in the
Atrium Building. Access to the rear of this building is from the back of the Eberhardt Building next to the Lawn Bowl Greens. 9. Sheriff ’s Office and Ceramics can be accessed from the Shuffleboard area or from the outdoor pool. Of course, you can leave your vehicle at curbside on any of the streets (watch out for “No Parking” signs) . You should pull over to the right so your vehicle is headed in the same way as traffic and your right-side tires should be as close to the sidewalk as possible without having any part of your tire parked on the flat part of the sidewalk.
period along with construction equipment arriving. They will then start doing demolition of the parking area and a variety of other preconstruction projects. County permits for the parking lot changes have been issued. Applications for construction permits for the new buildings and addition to our library are in at the county for final review and we expect their approval in early April. THANKS CHIEF SCHRAMM
Be sure not to block any driveway or park within 30 feet of an intersection.
Construction Report
By CA Director Al Alderman Construction will start the first or second week of April. The first noticeable item will be the construction zone fencing and that is due during the second and third week of April. You will notice construction trailers being set up during this
DID YOU KNOW?
You can see photos of FunFest 2014 on the TV in the Atrium. Also, you can view a video prepared by Sharon Silverglade on the web. The link is: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=qS1_YYMKZFw Note: If you have a suggestion for this feature, send it to hodgespress@ gmail.com.
Chief Noreen Schramm’s term of office ended at the end of March after two years and three months at the helm. A lot has happened during that time span. We now have a power lifter on each of the four ambulances. This helps make transport of our patients more comfortable and saves wear and tear on the backs of our volunteers. E x p e n s i v e Ve r i z o n c e l l phones have been replaced with TracPhones. We have installed brand new 800 MHz radios in each of our fully equipped ambulances and we See Schramm on page 3.
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Department of the Month at Nearly New Shop
April 2014
Where Will YOU Take the SCC Story? We will publish your picture taken elsewhere in your SCC T-shirts or holding a copy of The News of Sun City Center. Email your photo with a caption to newsofscc@gmail.com.
Southern Caribbean
Pat Pelton, left, vice president of Sun City Center Interfaith Council, presents certificates of appreciation to Dee Kelly, Dodie Brown and Mary Ann Twitty of the Outlet Department at The Nearly New Shop. Dee has been a volunteer for over two years, Dodie has recently returned to the Nearly New Shop after prior service, and Mary Ann is a new volunteer. The funds derived from the sales of donated goods by the Nearly New Shop allow the SCC Interfaith Council to provide grants and scholarships throughout the South Shore area. For information concerning donations and sales hours, call 642-9099. —Jay Sparkman
NEWCOMERS Febuary 2014
On February 3, the Lively Loafers cruised for 11 days touring 6 islands and doing some snorkeling and zip lining. Chuck and Linda Lowery; Ed and Eileen Kensy; Eugene and Patricia Johnson; Louis and Alvisell Pridgen; Jerry and Karen Gibson; Charles and Jennifer Lutz; Norma and El Daub; Sam and Ingrid Thompson; Tony and Clarice Plesa; Eugene and Ilene Hemingway; Elaine Novosel; Hank Missenheim and Jean Kotska and Adolph and Frances Lex.
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 newsofscc@gmail.com
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Contributors: CA Board of Directors and Staff, Agnes Baker, John & Linda Bowker, Judy Schings, Judy Stimson, LeRoy Skinner Photographers: Phyllis Hodges, John Bowker, Judy Stimson CA Board Liaison: Howie Griffin Ombudsperson: Ilona Merritt IlonaMerritt7201@yahoo.com Advertising: John Wolf - 813-938-8721 newsofsccads@gmail.com Publisher: SCC Community Association Monthly deadline:
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A Florida Friendly Transformation For North Pebble Beach Medians
President’s Report ATRIUM ACCESS The Community Association will be providing access to all facilities during the construction of the new parking lots and the new buildings. We are going to do our best to keep the facilities open and available to all members, but please be patient during this time of construction. There will be access to the Atrium by pulling into the circle drive in front of Old Town Hall to drop off passengers. Also, there will be handicapped parking spots in front of and behind the CA offices. Hillsborough County is also changing the parking signs along Cherry Hills during construction. Signage will be changed in order to allow car parking along the street facing traffic. FUNFEST FunFest was a great success. Congratulations to each of the clubs and their volunteers who made this day such a grand success. We want to acknowledge the YES boys who came on campus to set up tables, chairs, canopies, and then returned again to dismantle everything. Also, a very special thank you to Susan Muise who served as chair of this great event. And more great news—Susan has volunteered to do FunFest 2015! MEDIANS Thanks to all who respected the medians during FunFest and did not park in that area. Please note that in last month’s column, I mistakenly reported that Hillsborough County employees installed a low volume irrigation system. In fact, none of the work done on the medians was done by Hillsborough County employees but was made possible by grants from Hillsborough County and the Community Foundation of Sun City Center. Schramm from page 1. now can communicate directly with the hospitals. The Squad received the honor of being named the top EMS agency in the State of Florida for its service to seniors. The Florida Department of Aging presented this award to Chief Schramm in front of an applauding audience of over 700 attendees. Channel 8 featured the Squad in their segment of “What’s Good About Tampa Bay.” They were also featured on Channel 10 in the segment, “Making a Difference.” Although Chief Schramm’s tenure as chief is over, she will continue in her role as an EMT on several of the teams and being a mentor to newer members of the Squad. We will miss her guidance, l e a d e rsh ip, c omp ass i on , and wonderful sense of humor. Thanks, Chief Schramm, for your dedication and commitment—A job well done.
PHOTO BY JUDY STINMSON
By Jane Keegan
RESPECT We are a community of over 10,400 people. We must all share the facilities and enjoy the activities with which we have chosen to be involved. Having said that, I must remind everyone that we must respect those with whom we are involved. Verbal abuse will not be tolerated. Physical abuse will not be tolerated. Disregard for these CA policies could result in the loss of one’s right to use our facilities. BYLAW CHANGE The membership voted overwhelmingly to approve the change to Bylaw VII at the March 19 Membership Meeting. Consequently, if the candidates are unopposed, the requirement for a “Meet the Candidates Night” may be waived by the Board. GROUND BREAKING IN APRIL Our current plan is to break ground for our new facilities in April providing contracts are signed and building permits are received. We are continuing on with your plan for “pay as you go.” We are NOT considering any other projects or any other financing at this time. Once the complete construction of all the parking lots are paved, lighted and landscaped, and the Information Center and Multi-Purpose buildings are completed, and the Library Expansion is finished, and the Samaritan Building is open and all is paid for in full ... we will at that time turn to our Long Range Planning Committee to determine future projects.
Discounted Fees Now Available for SCC Residents at Lowry Park Zoo
Florida Friendly plantings have transformed two North Pebble Beach Boulevard medians from drab to lush, and people like what they see. After months of planning and preparation, some 2,000 plants have been installed in the medians north of Cherry Hills Drive, across from the Community Association Central Campus. While pleasing to the eye, those plants actually were selected to reduce maintenance and irrigation costs in the years ahead. “This is the way of the future,” said Planning Committee Chairman Ed Barnes. “There’s a much lower cost to maintain it on an annual basis. Little has to be done other than pulling the weeds occasionally and changing the irrigation timer batteries every six months.” The plan was initiated and coordinated by the Hillsborough County Neighborhood Relations D e p a r t m e n t . Wa n d a S l o a n , department liaison, said, “I saw the planted medians when I came to Sun City Center for a leadership meeting.” At that Co-Ap meeting, the project drew applause and wide support.
“I t hin k t he pl ants lo ok beautiful,” Sloan said, “They look vibrant and healthy and sustainable. This is a new pilot program, and I was glad to see that everyone seemed happy with it.” This is the first of its kind in Hillsborough County. “Though these first plantings are in place, we’re still in the early stages,” said Sloan. It’s important that the residents of Sun City Center as well as other communities see what Florida Friendly really means.” Committee members John Jackson and Ron Pelton agree. “We need to make people aware of what Florida friendly plants are—that they can be both low-maintenance and attractive,” said Jackson. Initial plans as the project moves forward will focus on North Pebble Beach. “Some of those medians are pretty barren,” said Pelton. “This is just the start.” Barnes agrees. “The plan is to start on the other medians on the north side and progress to the south if we have the money,” he said. “It’s going to take several years to get it done.” —Paul Courter
What’s New at the Library? The votes are in…and so are the movies. Your SCC Library has most of the Academy Award winners including: 12 Years a Slave, the winner for Best Picture, Best Actress in a Supporting Role and Best Writing (Adapted Screenplay); Gravity, winner for best Visual Effects, Cinematography, Directing, Original Score and Sound Editing; Dallas Buyers’ Club, Best Actor and Best Actor in a Supporting Role; Blue Jasmine, Best Actress; Frozen, Best Feature Animated Film and Best Song. Other nominees, Captain Phillips, Nebraska, Her and American Hustle are also available. For mystery lovers, we have added a new series of books by Susan Elia McNeal that takes place in London during World War II. Maggie Hope is a math whiz who takes a job with Churchill hoping to use her code-breaking skills to fight the war. In the first book, Mr. Churchill’s Secretary, Maggie is frustrated by being treated like any other stenographer in the steno pool
when she knows she should be busy helping to break Nazi codes. Ms. McNeal was inspired by a tour of the Cabinet War Rooms in London. When she listened to the audio description of the typists in the steno pool, her concept for Maggie Hope was born. As part of her research, she has met with an actual typist from the steno pool and another survivor of the London Blitz to get a feel for the real atmosphere of London during war time. There are three books in the series, with a fourth, The Prime Minister’s Secret Agent, due out in July. Fans of Jacqueline Winspear and Anne Perry should enjoy this new series. New large print bestsellers this month are Concealed in Death by J.D. Robb, Be Careful What you Wish for, Jeffrey Archer, Private L.A. by James Patterson, and The Bootlegger by Clive Cussler. Happy Reading! —Elaine Birkinshaw
Sun City Center residents can get reduced entry prices by showing their resident ID at any Zoo ticket window to qualify for the following discounts: Acknowledgments Public Prices Sun City Center APPLIED TO Resident Prices CLUB/ORGANIZATION AMOUNT Adult: $24.95 Adult: $17.95 Ceramics club $300 Hardship Fund Child: $19.95 Child: $14.95 Monday Movies 382 Offset License Fees Senior: $22.95 Senior: 16.95 These prices are good for general Help Wanted! Zoo hours only. Not valid for any Are you computer savvy? Are you looking for a way to special events. General Zoo hours volunteer minimal time to support the CA? If so, I need you! are 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Sunday. As Editor-in-Chief of The NEWS of SCC, I need someone to For any additional questions, assist me in getting the newsletter out each month. please feel free to call 813-935-8552, Contact me at the Newsroom 642-2070 or at home 634-4556. ext. 275. Karen Jones —Lyn Reitz
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OPERATION MEDICINE CABINET
SPOTLIGHT ON ENTERTAINMENT This month brings the end to this year’s “season”! I hope you enjoyed the variety of shows that were sponsored by the Community Association. Reminder...The Atrium-Kiosk hours are Mon-Wed-Fri, 10:00noon. All shows are at the Community Hall and are open to the public. Hope to see you! Enjoy your summer.. and be safe. ... March 30 (Sunday) 2:30-4:30 p.m. - Finis ... His name may not be familiar to you but he is known as The Master of Voices. This dynamic performer has headlined throughout the world in theaters, casinos, performing art centers and more. He’s also appeared in several U.S. films, including Wired and I’m Gonna Get You Sucka. His passion for entertaining uniquely combines with his elegant style and limitless talent. He delivers a clean, fun and thoroughly entertaining musical impressionist show. With Finis it’s not the number of voices and characters, it’s the unique blend of it all. Ticket price of $15/ person includes a wine-and-cheese reception, sponsored by Brandon Honda. ...April 6 (Sunday) 2:30-4:30 p.m. - Big Band Jamboree - Sarasota Jazz Project. Enjoy tunes such as Duke Ellington’s “C Jam Blues”, “Sophisticated Lady”, and “Take the ‘A’ Train”; Count Basie’s “The Blues Machine,” and “L’il Darlin’”; Woody Herman’s “Theme from Mr. Lucky” and “My Favorite Things”; Buddy Rich’s “Love for Sale”; Frank Sinatra decades... “I’ve Got the World On a String” (1940’s), “The Lady Is a Tramp” (1950’s), “Fly Me to the Moon” (1960’s); Wayne Shorter’s “Black Nile”; Thad Jones’“Kids Are Pretty People”; Doc Severinsen’s version of Glen Miller’s “In the Mood”; and more. Tickets are $12/person. Reserved theater seating.. ..April 27 (Sunday) 2:30-4:30 p.m. - Billy Joel Tribute - Turnstiles p e r f o r m e d their sold out debut show on April 9, 2011. Since then they have performed to tens of thousands of enthusiastic Billy Joel fans with their shows being met with rave reviews. Faithfully recreating Billy’s music with a seven- piece live band truly sets them apart from the pack! The show is full of energy, involves the audience, and appeals to a large demographic. Turnstiles delivers a Billy Joel Concert Experience in such a faithful way that they will certainly move the casual listener as well as the hard core “Joel fan” to their feet and have them singing along with all the classics! If you love Billy Joel, you will love Turnstiles. if you are not a fan, Turnstiles promises to make you one! So, if you love Billy Joel, we promise you will love Turnstiles! Come see why! Tickets are $15/person. Reserved theater seating. And what’s in store for next season?? Sunday series shows are Tribute to John Denver, Heralds of Harmony Holiday Show (plus The Liberty Voices), Hotel California (Eagles Tribute), A Valentine’s Date with Klassica, and Motown Magic. The Friday series dance/shows are Rafael & Co., The HubCaps, Rocky & the Rollers and Colour My World—A Chicago Tribute—with Rock this Town Band. And, of course, the Showcase. Flyers with specific dates can be found at the Atrium-Kiosk, Community Association Office and Community Hall. “Official” brochures will be printed and mailed in late August. Cost of each series per person: $75. AND remember how much you enjoyed Tony Pace, the Vegas entertainer from the January 2014 Showcase ... well, he will be here March 6, 2015, so hold the date.
The Pickleball Club’s location along Cherry Hills was perfect for Bill Royal and Eve Blazsur to show folks how it’s played.
By Uta Kuhn If you have outdated, unused prescription or over the counter medications and don’t know how to properly dispose of them, you will have a chance to do so without hurting the environment by taking advantage of OPERATION MEDICINE CABINET. Be sure to mark your calendar with the information listed below: DAY/DATE: Wednesday, April 2 TIME: 9 a.m. to noon PLACE: Community Hall, 1910 Pebble Beach Blvd. South SCC Deputy Resource Officer Jason Castillo and his officers will be at the above location to collect those unwanted drugs (NO LIQUIDS) and make sure that they are properly disposed of by being incinerated. It is suggested that you remove names/labels from your prescription bottles. Remember, NO ONE IS KEEPING TRACK OF WHAT YOU TURN IN. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THESE DRUGS ARE NOT FLUSHED DOWN THE DRAIN OR TOILET. Local fish and wildlife will thank you for not poisoning local streams, lakes, ponds, and rivers. As you arrive at Community Hall, you won’t even need to get out of your car or golf cart. All you need to do is pull into the circular driveway at the entrance and the officers will be happy to take the drugs from you and deposit them in their special container. That container will then be transported to a special incinerator for disposal. So please, do your part to save the environment. For questions or additional information, feel free to call 672-7817.
FUNFEST NO.15 SHIFTS TO SCC HISTORY
By Phyllis Hodges The 2014 FunFest was the 15th such annual event for Sun City Center. The committee works hard to make each year “better than ever” and the consensus is that they succeeded. Visitors liked the move of the main entertainment tent to the south side of Cherry Hills and more vendor/club tables around the perimeter of the bandstand area. FunFest Chair Susan Muise praised the committee and all the people who worked on the event, especially the CA office and maintenance staff, for their tremendous efforts. Photos by Phyllis Hodges
Thousands turned out to enjoy the 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. food and entertainment offerings, as well as displays and demonstrations by clubs and vendors.
Kevin Connell (L) and Terry Watkins, representatives from the Supervisor of Elections office, were pleased with the response to their information on registration and voting by mail.
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“Quack-tacular Lucky Duck Day” “QUACK-TACULAR LUCKY DUCK DAY” is a fundraiser helping to support the Bridging Freedom endeavors. Last year “Quack-tacular Lucky Duck Day” donated $5,500 to Bridging Freedom, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit organization formed to help children and young adults who have been trapped in Child Sex Slavery. GOT DUCK? YES! The big Quack-tacular Lucky “Duck Pluck” Day is almost here! The second Annual “Quack-tacular Lucky Duck Day” will take place on Saturday, April 12, 2014, at the SCC Atrium Outdoor Pool from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. At 2 p.m. blindfolded “Lucky Duck” will pluck dive ducks from the pool for prizes. $250 is the grand prize with fourother prizes: $100, $75, $50, and $25. There will also be other prizes. You do NOT have to be present to win! Remember, you are helping the “cause” - Bridging Freedom! DUCK DONATION? One “Lucky Duck” is a $5 donation; a “6-quack” for a $25 donation you will get one free duck (six ducks); and a “Flock” for a $50 donation you will get three free ducks (13 ducks) total. Your “Lucky Duck” ticket number will correspond to a number on a duck in the pool from which prize winners will be selected at random by a blindfolded swimmer. WHERE ARE TICKETS SOLD? Tickets are being sold weekly at the SCC Atrium Kiosk Mon., Wed., & Fri. from 9 – noon; Renaissance Spa, North Club House at Kings Point, and Winn Dixie March 27, 28, & 29. Tickets may also be purchased at Bette’s Tip to Toe Hair Salon in Ruskin. The Houses of Worship who are supporting our fundraiser are United Community Church, United Methodist Church, St. Andrew Presbyterian Church and Our Lady of Guadalupe. “Quack-tacular Lucky Duck” tickets will be sold on Sun., March 30 and Sun., April 6 following the morning church services. SERVING LUNCH? YES! COME & EAT! The Diamondnettes and the SCC Softball League have a delicious menu planned. Lunch will be served from 11:30 – 2 p.m. in the SCC Atrium Outdoor Pool area. The menu is different this year! The menu has two choices. There will be a lunch combo menu or an a la carte menu. The Lunch Combo Menu is Chicken Salad in a croissant for $4.50 or a BBQ Hamburger for $3.50 including chips and a drink; or an A La Carte Menu of Chicken Salad in a croissant for $3.50 or a BBQ Hamburger for $2.50; Chips $.50; or Pastries for $.50; Soda or Water $1. Entertainment The Front Porch Pickers will entertain at the SCC Atrium pool area from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. The Swim Dancers will present a synchronized water show from 1:30 – 2 p.m. At 2 p.m., blindfolded “Lucky Duck” will pluck five ducks from the pool
for prizes. See if your number is drawn by blindfolded “Lucky Duck”. Remember, you do not have to be present to win! “Lucky Duck” would love to dance with you! She’s pretty cute! Alert! Alert! Alert! Where do we park our golf carts? Transportation may be a problem during construction. Plan to come in your golf cart, bring a friend, park on the lawn and plan to have a delicious lunch prepared by the Diamondnettes and the SCC Softball League. The United Community Church has offered parking in their church parking lot on April 12 for car and golf cart parking. It is a short walk over to the SCC Atrium Outdoor Pool for lunch, entertainment and “Lucky Duck Dunk” at 2 p.m. Remember you do not have to be present to win. GOT HELP? YES The SCC Softball League and other friends will be helping with duck transportation from Champion Self Storage in Wimauma to the SCC Outdoor Atrium Pool before the Quack-tacular Duck Pluck. Following the “Duck Pluck” the SCC Softball League and other volunteers will sort the ducks numerically and place them in their respective racks of 100 ducks per rack. The ducks will then be returned to their air conditioned room at Champion Self Storage till next year. The Community Campaign Against Human Trafficking (CCAHT) thanks the Diamondnettes and the SCC Softball League in advance for all their help! The “Quack-tacular Lucky Duck Day” couldn’t survive without the wonderful volunteer help of the men, women, musicians, swimmers, Diamondnettes, the SCC Softball League and other volunteers. Accolades to supporting the cause! For more “Lucky Duck” information, call Sarah Hardy at 938-1351 or e-mail: sarahtoot@aol.com. The Bay Area Task Force and Bridging Freedom have been told there are no government funds available this year. Where does trying to save exploited children fit in the political picture? People need to know about exploitation of children, so they can apply pressure and elect people who have some ability to represent the people, instead of themselves. Unfortunately, no constructive plans to address the problems at hand have occurred. Let’s go concerned citizens! We must urge our representatives to locate finances to help with this horrible child crime. Laura Hamilton and her team of volunteers are working diligently to find finances to build a home for girls in the Tampa area that are
April 2014
Emergency Squad BOARD SELECTS NEW CHIEF
Dennis Floto has been selected by the Board of Directors as the new Emergency Squad Chief. His term of office commenced on March 27th. He replaces Noreen Schramm who has been at the helm for over two years. Dennis comes from an impressive background. He was a Lt. and EMT for 12 years on the Salt Lake City Fire Department. He served 17 years as deputy sheriff for Salt Lake County. He was also fire chief
for eight years for the Manhattan, Nevada Fire Department. Dennis served for 33 years on active duty and reserve in the US Army and Air Force. He was a helicopter pilot in Vietnam with rank of CMSgt. He has been on the Squad for the past five years as an EMT and also captain of Team 8 for the past year. We are delighted to have a man with such an impressive background as our new chief.
50’S DANCE FUNDRAISER A GREAT SUCCESS
The Sun City Center Emergency Squad hosted a very successful fundraiser on March 12. Over 300 people danced the night away to the 50s and 60s music provided by “Del and Gary,” Many thanks to our Squad volunteers and to our wonderful community for their support. Pictured are Bob “Elvis” Smolenski and Gert Affayroux —Jan Huber, Asst. Chief PR
Quack-tacular cont’d. rescued from the Human Trafficking Network. This will be Florida’s first therapeutic safe house in the Tampa area to provide long term, comprehensive care. There are only three such homes in the entire United States: Washington, DC, TX and GA. Florida ranks third in the country behind California and Texas, with the highest activity of human trafficking. The Campaign Against Human Trafficking is trying to make people aware of the problem. To learn more about what you can do to help raise funds for a child sex trafficking victim restoration shelter,
contact Sally Dittman, president of the local Campaign Against Human Trafficking. Sally’s e-mail is: skd@ tampabay.rr.com or call 633-4647. “Quack-tacular Lucky Duck” hopes to see you at the SCC Atrium Outdoor Pool on Sat., April 12. Tickets will be for sale the day of the event or buy your ticket/s early and avoid the rush! You do not have to be present to win. Thanks Sun City Center and Kings Point for your support. Here’s to the future of Bridging Freedom! We hope someday for a home for rescued girls in the Tampa area.
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EMERGENCY SQUAD FEATURED VOLUNTEERS Kay and B arr y Bogart hail from Newark, DE. They moved to Sun City Center in 2011. Before retiring, Barry was a pipe fitter and Kay a chemical lab technician for Dupont. Kay also was an EMT with the volunteer fire company in Newark as well as an AHA CPR instructor. Barry joined the Squad in vehicle maintenance and became an EMR in 2013. He is currently a EMR/Van driver. Barry was instrumental in the installation of ramps on our vans to assist in transporting our patients into their homes. The Bogart’s also volunteer with the Security patrol where they serve as Captains of Team 18. Kay is an instructor with the Stained Glass Club while Barry enjoys walking their two dogs. We are fortunate to have such a dedicated couple as part of our Squad family.
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Training Officers (L toR): Sally Heffernam, Joyce Kline, Roberta Solochek, Penny Quinn. A comprehensive orientation was recently held at the SCC Emergency Squad Training Center for the folks who volunteer to work at our front office. This course included Hippa regulations, exposure training, proper technique for taking blood pressure, and Squad policies and procedures pertaining to front desk personnel. This group of volunteers is vitally important for the day to day functioning of the Squad. If you think you might be interested in being part of our Squad family, please visit our website at www.scc-ems.us or drop by for a visit and a tour.
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confident over the years and now owns a bigger Honda but it’s a model that suits her size. She enjoys trips with Bill as well as by herself. She loves national parks as evidenced by her travels to 50 of them. Her travel plan this year includes a national motorcycle club convention in Rapid City, South Dakota, then on to California and maybe Oregon. Still on her “to do” list are four east coast states she hasn’t visited. Tom Smithers has been riding “off and on” since the ‘60s. His first bike was the Honda Super Hawk, remembered today as Honda’s first sport bike and one of the first models Honda marketed in this country. He now rides a Harley. Tom recalls the old days when there were few laws affecting motorcycle owners, e.g., no required helmet or license. When he lived In New York, his bike was a means of transportation; here in Florida, he enjoys the group social outings. As a strong proponent of safe riding, he took an advanced riding course ten years ago and was amazed at the things he learned. For example, the leading cause of collisions is auto drivers who don’t use left turn signals, which means bike riders have to be on higher alert at intersections. He encourages all riders to take the course. “Just don’t do it in June,” he says. “In Florida, with all the riding gear you wear, the heat is brutal.” For the weekly excursions, the riders normally stay off main roads because riders love the scenery and twists and turns that back roads offer. Also, with less traffic, they can devote more attention to developing riding skills and knowledge about the bike’s capacity.
PHOTOS BY PHYLLIS HODGES
If you think bike riding (we’re talking big bikes here—motorcycles) is an activity for the young, there are many here in our amazing community who beg to differ. Some of these “senior riders” enjoy the solitude of solo ventures and others join groups for social outings. We found two such SCC groups of mostly retirees who meet for morning rides to predetermined restaurants. They were formerly one group but the number became too large for most restaurants. Some ride with both groups, depending on which day best suits their schedule for that week. The Tuesday and Thursday group meets at the Copper Penney; the second group meets at Beall’s on Tuesday and Saturday. Eve Blazsur handles communications for the first group; Tom Smithers, the second. “The riders’ backgrounds are pretty cool and we form close friendships,” Eve says. The occupation spectrum covers all walks of life--management, administration/ computers, military, doctors, lawyers, etc. One was a state Supreme Court justice. Eve says riding bikes was always in the back of her mind but timing was never quite right until 2001 when she met Bill Royal, a rider since he was 14. After traveling with him a couple of times, she was hooked. With Bill’s support, she bought a Honda 250 cc. (They decided she needed a small bike because she is petite.) She became more
April 2014
Meet Your Neighbors...
Lifestyles By Phyllis Hodges
A beautiful Saturday morning drew seven motorcycle riders for a sunny ride to Gloria’s Restaurant in Bowling Green, about 45 miles away. Tom Smithers (634-5847), left, who coordinates the Tuesday/Saturday group, welcomed Lance Hubel, who often rides with the Tuesday/Thursday group but Saturday fit his calendar this week.
Female motorcycle riders are low in numbers but high in enthusiasm. Eve Blazsur (front with Bill Royal) is one of those; she chalks up 20,000 to 30,000 miles each year from their trips together and her solo adventures. Sally and Larry Troutman (standing right) include rented motorcycles when they travel to foreign countries (about 30 so far). Eve (633-8155) coordinates the Tuesday/ Thursday group.
Meet Joe and Dottie Mugavero ... They are natives of Seneca Lake area, one of the Finger Lakes of Upstate New York. Growing up as neighbors and friends, they were separated and then met up again just before Joe graduated from high school and enlisted into the Marine Corps. That was 1954. In June, 1957, a year after he was discharged, they were married. Last year, this couple took the entire family on a cruise to Nova Scotia to celebrate their 55th anniversary. They have four daughters who spent summer months on Seneca Lake, now Joe and Dottie’s summer home. They also enjoy 11 grandchildren – nine boys and two girls. Dottie has been a volunteer with the New York wine industry for many years and then got Joe involved as well, coordinating events and helping with the Wine & Food Classic and volunteering for the Florida Grape Growers International Competition, held at the Florida State Fair. The move to Sun City Center in 2004 was a true treasure with so much to do. This duo jumped right in. Both are involved with the Security Patrol, Oldies but Goodies, New York Empire Club and the KP Sportsmen Club while Joe is with the Men’s Club and Pottery Wheel. Not to be outdone, Dottie works with the Weavers and Sew n’ Sews. Activities
involving water is also high on their agenda. A sport dear to Joe is archery so Dottie decided to try it and learned that it was a fun sport, one she thoroughly enjoys. Doing things as a pair is the norm so three years ago, with the help of others, they started the Archery Club here in Sun City Center, an activity in which the entire family can participate. They had a few setbacks in getting it started but now the club is up and running for everyone’s enjoyment. As they said above, the move here was a “true treasure.” Having them as neighbors is a true treasure for this community.
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SEMI-ANNUAL SCC SHRINE CLUB
Pancake Brunch Sunday, April 13 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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April 2014
Academy of Ballroom Dance Club
MOONGLOW DANCE CLUB Moonglow Ballroom Dance Club will feature the live music of “The Mellotones” at its monthly dance on Thursday, April 24, from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. Sun City Center. The attire at Moonglow Dances is Dressy Casual. Members are FREE, and Visitors/Guests pay only $5 per person at the door. Singles table(s) are always available. Please BYOB and snacks, and the Club will provide ice, water, cups and napkins. The Moonglow 2014 schedule of year-round monthly dances has a great lineup of talented Entertainers booked for your dancing and/or listening to live music. Visitors are always welcome, so why not get your friends & neighbors to join you at a Moonglow Dance? If you think that you can’t ballroom dance, remember that we are not “Dancing With the Stars.” We each do what our bodies allow us to do in time to the music. For more information call 633-1297 OR 633-6453, or if you would like to receive Moonglow information by email, contact gail3357@gmail.com. —Gail Bouverat
Oldies But Goodies Dance Club Sunday - April 20 Community Hall Dancing 7– 10 p.m.
On Saturday, April 12, at Community Hall Dance is from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Merengue lesson is at 6:30 p.m. Lesson and Music by Bernice Dubro Members - free; Guests $6/person includes lesson Dressy casual attire Everyone Welcome; Singles tables available BYOB For more information, call Jean Kostka at 6341235 or Charlie Brown at 642-9817
Dance Classes in April 2014
Everyone is welcome!
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 CA and Kings Point residents. Couples and singles welcome. $5 per class. For information, call Bernice DuBro at 634-3205 or email at dancewithBernice@gmail.com. TUESDAY EVENING CLASSES (Apr. 1,8,15,22,29) Beginning - Fox Trot 5:30 p.m. Beginning/Intermediate - Nightclub two-step 6:45 p.m. Intermediate - West Coast Swing 8 p.m. WEDNESDAY DAY CLASSES (Apr. 2,9,16,23,30) Beginning - Tango 12:45 p.m. Intermediate -Swing 2 p.m. Advanced - Rumba 3:15 p.m.
Foxy Seniors
Need a place to practice your dance steps?
Music from the 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s provided by “Del & Gary” Cost is $5 per person, Club Members Free BYOB and snacks For more info, email Sandi: sandik327@gmail.com
The Foxy Seniors Dance Club will hold its monthly dance on Saturday, April 12, in the Florida Room from 7 to 10 p.m. Members will pay $3 and non-members pay $5. Coffee and cake will be served with water and ice provided. BYOB. Enjoy an evening of fun where you can sing and dance the night away. Open to Sun City Center, Kings Point and their guests. Couples & singles welcome. For information or to reserve a table for eight, phone Angelina at 634-1865. —Angela Lattanzio
SUN CITY CENTER DANCE CLUB Saturday April 19, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m . in Com m unity Hall 1910 So. Pebble Beach Blvd., Sun City Center, FL 33573
Dance to our Widely Acclaimed and Exclusive Playlist spun by Gerardo
E. & W. Coast Swing, Slow & Line Dance, Foxtrot, Latin variations, Waltz, Country, Polka & Quick Step
Enjoy complimentary Coffee and our renowned home-baked delicacies
Bring your friends, or come and make new friends! Attire is Dressy Casual. BYOB Members free; Visitors/Guests $6 pp at the door Singles tables available!
For more information call: 634-9074
Every Sunday afternoon from 2 – 3:30 p.m. the Dance Studio in the Atrium complex in SCC is open for those who want to hone their dance skills. This is not a lesson, just time to practice with some good music. The session is sponsored by the SCC Dance Club, is open to all members of the Community Association and residents of Kings Point. —Frank Carl
“Bunny Hop” Square Dance
It’s April, the month we tradionally honor that wonderful time of the year - Easter. To help celebrate this glorious Season the Sun City Center Swingers Square Dance Club will hold a”Bunny Hop” Mainstream/Plus Square Dance on Friday Night April 18, 2014. For the Dancers delight, Club Members will provide Easter Desserts and Beverages. Dancers put your best Easter Finery (Square Dance) on and come join us for a great night of Dancing and Refreshments. This Special Dance, along with the Club’s regular Friday Night Mainstream/Plus Dances, is held in Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd. Pre-Rounds 7 - 7:30 p.m. Mainstream/Plus Dance, with Rounds, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. The callers for April are as follows: Apr. 4 and 18–Ron
Reardon. Apr. 11 and 25– Art Springer. Pat Hagen cues. NOTE: The Mar. 21 and 28 dances will be held in the Dance Studio on N. Pebble Beach Blvd. See Club flyer for directions. T h e c l u b participated in FunFest on March 15 with a square dance demonstration in the Rollins Theater. The performance was well-received. Thanks to all who danced. Square Dancers: Come join us every Friday night for great dancing, fellowship and refreshments. Square Dance clothes or Dressy Casual is acceptable. For further information call Veanna at 941-776-0477 or Geri at 633-9742 and/or visit our website at floridasquaredance.com/suncity/ index. —Dick Schultz
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Tampa Bay Rays Senior Adviser Speaks to the Men’s Club
Dick Crippen, a former sports and weatherman anchor in the Tampa Bay television market and now senior adviser to the Rays, on February 19, 2014, visited the Men’s Club of Sun City Center. His talk on the Rays organization and where they want to go this year was energetic and informative. His narratives about present and past Rays’ players answered many questions Rays’ supporters had about the team this year and in the future. Dick has been in television for many years including time with ESPN and doing play by play for American Powerboat Television. Following Dick’s talk, a buffet lunch by Banquet Masters was served. There were 220 members attending this meeting. The next meeting is March 19, 2014 at 11:30 am. Check the website at Pictured above are Mr. & Mrs. Hunter of Sun City Center, one of the 14 winners s c c m e n s c l u b . o r g f o r C l u b information and to see recent and at the Organ/KeyBoard raffle for the Fun Fest. past newsletters. At the time of the drawing, a club member called to tell them they had won, come get your basket. If no answer, members took their prizes home and this is where they picked up “Born to play Golf.” Organ KeyBoard meets every Thursday in the Florida Room at 9 a.m. It is a group lesson, no instrument needed, $3 for your music. Come join us and enjoy playing music. Call Barb Carlini for further details at 633-2022 . —Barb Carlini
Organ and Keyboard Club Donates Time to Other Clubs
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Irish Connection Movie night Monday, April 14, 6:30 p.m. at the Rollins Theater.
Feature: Doubt
In the 60’s in the Bronx, an iron-willed Mother Superior of a parochial school suspects a priest of abuse and starts a crusade to expose him. A competitive battle of wits ensues. Excellent acting. Five Academy award nominations. All SCC residents welcome. Bring your friends!
The next Men’s Club Ladies’ Day function is May 21, 2014. The next Men’s Club trip is to see the Rays play the Yankees on April 17, 2014 leaving Community Hall at 5:30 pm. Contact Gary Bowman at 633-8102 for information and reservations. —John Armstrong
Dick Crippen speaking to the Club. Photo by Gary Bowman.
Hearing Loss Association The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLA-SCC) will meet on Wed., Apr. 2, 2014, 9:30 a.m. at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 1239 Del Webb Blvd. West. Come early for (9:15) for coffee & donuts. Lori Sanders, R. Ph, will discuss Effective Communication with Your Pharmacist. She will also share information about prescription and over-the-counter drugs that are ototoxic. Ms. Sanders is the Pharmacy Manager at Sam’s Club in Riverview. CART prov i d e d by Tess Crowder, Communication Access, Inc. & meeting room is equipped with an induction loop for those with a telecoil in their hearing device. HLA-SCC is sponsored by the Men’s Club of SCC. C ontact Richard Herring at rhmann@tampabay.rr.com or Barbara Riley at 634-1706 for more information. —Shirley Nauman
(L to R) Barb Carlini, Mira Beck, Verna King, Mary Wirsing, Cathy Katz. Standing left to right: Bob Mulcahy, Al Larcher, Don Martino, Carl McLaughin. Not pictured: Linda Hawken, Frank Griffin, Lu Brooks, and Joe Hoffman. Pictured here are members of the Organ/KeyBoard Club of SCC who played 14 hours of background music for the Art Club Show held on Feb. 14 & 15 and the Stained Glass Show held on Feb 21 & 22. One Club doing for another Club in the Florida Room. —Barb Carlini
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March 8, the Sun City Center South Shore Chapter of The American Association of University Women had the pleasure of hearing Lois Kindle, Tampa Tribune reporter and resident of Sun City Center, share her reflections on life as a newspaper reporter. She told members about being a nature enthusiast, a people person and animal lover. The next meeting of the AAUW will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 12, in Community Hall on South Pebble Beach Blvd. Lunch will be at noon followed by the program. The members and public are invited to see The Invisible War, a 2012 documentary film about sexual assault in the United States Military. The film features interviews with veterans from multiple branches of the US Armed Forces who recount the events surrounding their assaults. Their stories show many common themes. The survivors and advocates featured in the film call for changes in the way the military handles sexual assaults. If you would like to attend, call Margie at 633-8253 by April 7.
COMPUTER CLUB ACTIVITY CHANGES
The extensive building program by the Community Association will result in a major parking problem on the Central Campus. This is scheduled to begin on March 27. Therefore, the following changes in the Computer Club activities are necessary: The APRIL 2 and MAY 7 Membership Meetings have been canceled. We hope to resume meetings in October. No Computer Classes or Workshops are scheduled until Fall, but the Monitors in the Lab and the Help Line are available to assist. The LAB will continue to be open during its normal hours: 12:30 - 5 p.m., daily except Sundays Surplus Computer Equipment cannot be accepted during this period. The Computer Club “Journal” will continue to be published and mailed to Members. We regret having to make these limitations, but your safety requires such moves. Board of Directors, The Computer Club, Inc.
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Kathy Vore, vice president, programs (left) and Lois Kindle,Tampa Tribune reporter, speaker at AAUW Luncheon
April 2014
The April Sun City Center Audubon Club meeting and field trip will focus on Fort De Soto Park. Anastacia Steinbrunner from St. Pete Audubon will be the featured speaker at the Club’s meeting on Saturday, April 12, in the Florida Room. She will discuss the bird species that migrate through the park during the spring and fall migration seasons. Refreshments will be served at 9:30 a.m., and the meeting will begin at 10. Guests are welcome at all meetings. A field trip on Tuesday, April 15, to Fort De Soto Park will focus on the more than 328 species of birds that have been documented there over the last 60 years. There are also beach plants, mangroves, wetlands, palm hammocks and scores of native plants to observe. You will be sure to enjoy this last field trip of the club’s 2013-2014 year. For information about the meeting, call Lynn at 938-1065. For details about the field trip, call Denise at 634-4017.
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2014 Stained Glass Club Art Show Winners
April Exhibit at the SCC Gallery
Pictured above are recent bridge Life Masters, Sharron and Charlie Brunk. Not pictured are Ginny and Don Acker and Greg McKeown.
A one-woman show featuring the unique painting style of Art Club member Robi Jackson will be the next exhibition at the SCC Art Gallery. A reception in the Art Room on Wednesday, April 2 from 2 to 4 p.m. will signal the opening of this new exhibit. Robi’s interest in art which began at an early age continues to this day. With a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design, Robi taught art in public schools in Norfolk, Virginia for several years and now teaches art at Bethune Park in Wimauma. An active member of the Art Club, she participates in all the SCC Art Club’s annual shows where she has won a ribbon each time, winning Best of Show in 2013 for an oil painting of a monkey she met in India. Robi puts no limits on the subject matter of her works, with subjects ranging from portraits, landscapes, cars and marionettes, to her special fascination with paintings of hanging fabrics, which she has done realistically while retaining a certain abstract quality. Admission to this opening reception is free and all are invited to attend, meet Robi and enjoy the available refreshments. For those who cannot attend the opening, The Gallery is open to visitors each Tuesday and Thursday from 11 to 1 p.m. —Ed Laudano
FRONT PORCH PICKERS The Front Porch Pickers meet every Wednesday 2-4 p.m. in the Rollins Theatre, Cherry Hills Drive, to play country, bluegrass, traditional and gospel music. Acoustic guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, ukelele, dobro and bass fiddle players are welcome to join us. Listeners are invited to enjoy the music. For more information contact, davidlickfeldt@ rocketmail.com or 813-633-6739. —Donna Larson
These five Sun City Center bridge players became Life Masters during the month of February. Congratulations to them all. Please Note: There will be a Swiss team event held on April 13 at 1 p.m. in the Horizon Room. And New Game Times All afternoon games in the Horizon Room will begin at the new time of 1 p.m. and the Saturday afternoon games in both the Horizon and Caper rooms will remain at 12:30 p.m. EasyBridge! 2 is held in the Horizon Room Friday mornings at 8:30 a.m. For more information please call Kathy at 480-3368 or check the website at www.sunccbridge.com. Don’t forget to car pool, use your golf carts, and bring a friend, to all daytime bridge events since parking for autos will be very limited.
Ceramic Club The Sun City Center Ceramic Club held its General Meeting recently. President Carol Cook announced that the FREE COMMUNITY CLASSES were again successful. They will be offered again in October. Sharon Gilson was named Nominating Committee Chairman. The Club donated $300 to the Wounded Warrior Project and $300 to the Community Association Hardship Fund. Judy Hamilton, Secretary, has resigned her position. She is relocating outside the area. Jackie Middlebrooke will assume that position. UKULELE JAM SESSION - Every Tuesday 10:3011:30 a.m. at Music Avenue, 3822 Sun City Center Blvd, SCC. Ukulele players are invited to jam weekly with other ukulele players. To reserve your seat at the studio phone Steve or Ruth 6339688. Space is limited. —Bonnie Mullen
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On February 21 and 22, 2014 the Stained Glass Club of Sun City Center held their 4th Annual Glass Art show in the Florida Room. Forty members submitted 130 entries in various categories. The show was a big success with over 500 people attending. Along with individual 1st, 2nd and 3rd place ribbons, three major prizes were awarded to members along with gift certificates to Glass Crafters of Sarasota, FL and Delphi Corporation of Lansing, MI. Best In Show was chosen by show judge Eloyne Erickson of Grand Central Stained Glass and Graphics. The ribbon and gift certificate were awarded to Janet Chaffee (above) for her fused and enameled piece of a Koi pond. People’s Choice Award, voted on by 480 members of the public, was won by Gretchen Meixner for her large panel ‘Beach Scene with Sandpipers.’ Member’s Choice Award was voted on by 50 Stained Glass club members and the winner was Gerry Coleman for her panel portraying a Japanese Geisha.
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Members of the Shellcrafters Club of Sun City Center are shown here with their beautiful pieces of shell crafts and home decor that won awards and ribbons at the 77th annual Sanibel Island Shell Show on March 8, 2014. This is the first year that the club members have entered and were so pleased to be awarded ribbons and special awards by the judges of the show. There were many wonderful comments made about the quality of the shell pieces. The pieces and awards are in the window of Shellcrafters Club on Cherry Hill; please come by and see what your friends and neighbors have made and the beautiful things for sale in the shop. It is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 until 2 p.m. The money raised by members is donated each year to the many organizations of our community.
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(L to R) Jean Smith, president SCC Woman’s Club and Dolores Berens, president of Samaritan Alzheimer’s Auxillary.
Sun City Center Photo Club Meets Tuesday, April 8, at 6:30 p.m. in the Caper Room Christine Cook will the Florida Club’s website be the featured speaker www f3c.org. at the Sun City Center At 6:30 p.m., Photo Club meeting on we will have a photo April 8. This accomplished challenge where our club photog rapher w i l l b e photographers are given an sharing tips on how to take assignment and anything exceptional monochrome goes! This is followed by photographs. a short business meeting at 7 p.m., In her retirement, Christine has followed by the program. This is an become an excellent photographer, open meeting and you do not have winning awards in club and the to be a member to attend. Florida Camera Club competitions. Dues for the 2014 year remain at She won the Lexjet Sunset trophy $20 per person or $30 per household and won the Florida Camera Club’s couple and provide access to club “Image of the Year” in 2013 for activities, competitions and classes as her photo “Rainy Day in Tuscany.” well as the photo lab with computers, Christine has photographed at the scanners and large format printers. Botanical Gardens, Naples Zoo and For more information on the Naples Preserve. She describes her club and its activities, please see our main interests in photography as website at www.photoclubscc.com or wildlife and landscapes, but also visit the learning lab at 960D Cherry loves city shooting for the lines, Hills Drive. patterns, colors and texture. You can view Ms. Cook’s winning photo at Licensed • Bonded • Insured • CFC1425759 PROMPT & PROFESSIONAL
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SCC Photo Club Announces March Competition Winners
GFWC SCC Woman’s Club donates $7,500 to Samaritan Alzheimer’s Auxiliary
At its Febr u ar y mont h ly membership meeting at community hall, the GFWC SCC Woman’s Club once again showed its communityfocused generosity when a check for $7,500 was presented to Dolores Berens, president and founder of SCC’s Samaritan Alzheimer’s Auxiliary. These funds were received by the Woman’s Club as a grant from the Community Foundation with the stipulation they go to another 501(c)3 organization. Samaritan’s Alzheimer’s Auxiliary was chosen by the Woman’s Club board to be the lucky recipient. The auxiliary provides a valuable service to our community by giving respite care to Alzheimer’s caregivers offering them a choice of receiving 50 hours of in-home care, 50 hours at a daycare facility or a seven-day stay at an assisted living facility in Sun City Center each year for those they care for. Using only the funds they receive
Winners have been announced in the March competition of the Sun City Center Photo Club. Awards were given by professional judge Jack Winberg. In the Color Print category, at the Masters level, Patt Sulzberger received a gold for Young Camel Herder. Silvers were awarded to Rolf Sulzberger for Reverence at the Western Wall and Desert Heat, to Robert Winch for Bluebirds at Home and to Patt Sulzberger for Talking to God. At the Advanced level, golds were awarded to Matt Batt for Queen of the Jungle, to Jackie Hanson for The Altar Boy and to Marino Scheller for Bird Watcher. Marion Scheller also received a silver for Begonia. At Level 2, golds were awarded to Gina Hebert for Let’s Dance and to Rose Stack for Blues in the Night. Pat Jones received a silver award for Cartagena Money For Sale. In the Unassigned class, golds were awarded to Ted Giencke for God Created the Fish of the Sea and the Fowl of the Air and Pat Laskowski for Pink Water Lilies. Silver awards were given to Richard Ventrone for Louisiana Tables and Spring Woods. In the Monochrome Print category at the Masters level, Robert Winch was awarded gold for The Lake. At the Advanced level, golds were awarded to Jackie Hanson for Lovely Days of Yore and to Marion Scheller for Waiting for Winter. At Level 2, a gold was awarded to Gina Hebert for A Steady Hand. In the Color Digital category, at the Advanced level, Stan Lipski received a gold for Heroes and Kathy Vitale received a silver for Sunning Butterfly. At Level 2, Kathy Griffith received golds for Chalk Artist at Work and Monster Truck on the
Run. Also receiving golds were Roger Kele for Got Flood Insurance? And Lily Up Close. Receiving silver awards were Beverly Shackelford for Moroccan Acrobat and Kathy Griffith for Ready or Not. At Level 1, receiving golds were Ron Shackelford for Damsel Fish, Marianne Strehar for Popeye on the Torrens and Robert Trivus for Peking Opera House Woman. Receiving silvers were Ron Shackelford for A Little Closer, Please and Robert Trivus for Lookout Point. In the Unassigned class, Cheryl Levin won a gold for Opera House Ceiling #3, Reykjavik and a silver for Pear and Shallot. In the Monochrome Digital category, at the Masters level, Robert Winch won gold with Glass Ceiling. At the Advanced level, golds were awarded to Robert Price for Gathering Storm and Bobbie Ray for Lighthouse Stairs. At Level 2, a gold was awarded to Rose Stack for A Tide Pool on Beach. At Level 1, a gold was awarded to Fred Durr for Spring Snow in Vermont. The Creative category is judged at the Master level. In the Creative Print category, Andy Ledoux was awarded a gold for Flight Path and Jackie Hanson was awarded a silver for No Whirlwind. In the Creative Digital category, winning golds were Cheryl Levin for Day at the State Fair, Stan Lipski for Watching the Sunset, Robert Price for Pecos Pueblo Puzzle and Robert Winch for Sepia Rose. Allen Maser received a silver award for Navajo Weaver Woman. 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. —Vicki Breaugh
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Richard Johnson was born and raised in Wisconsin. Always interested in working with wood, Rich completed an apprenticeship as a pattern maker which transformed into a career as a model maker. Richard first met Bernadette at the wedding of his brother (she was a friend of the bride); however, they did not cross paths again for three years. When they met again at the birthday party for his nephew they realized how much they had in common and the rest is history. Richard has been married to Bernadette for over 50 years and they have one daughter and one son. The son is deceased and their daughter and grandson live in Wisconsin. After completing his apprenticeship, Rich continued to work in a small job-shop while his craft matured. Rich’s tremendous skill in industrial model making led him to open his own model shop when he was just 40 years old. Lest you wonder just what a “m o d e l m a k e r ” d o e s , t h e manu f a c tu r i ng worl d us e s a precision model to make molds for casting production parts. Typical applications are for automobile parts, appliance parts, outboard motor parts. Even the lowly molded toilet seat requires a model. The models are normally destroyed in the process of making the master production mold. Some 19 years ago Rich knew the time had arrived in his life to stop shoveling snow and find a warmer
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Concert Sunday, March 30
THE MEN’S AND WOMEN’S CHORUS TWICE AS NICE Last year in celebration of the golden anniversary of The Women’s Chorus, the Men’s Chorus was invited to be their special guests. Such a grand time was had by chorus and audience members alike, that a “redo” was discussed to celebrate the 2014 golden anniversary of the Men’s Chorus. Perhaps it was “Kismet.” During a planning session with presidents of both groups, the directors presented their music selections. Both had chosen “Broadway” along with “Americana” as a concert theme: both were more than willing to work together on a dynamite concert. So what can happen when leadership from both choruses put their heads together to form a plan? It’s nearly a case of “anything goes.” The room was electrified as one idea blossomed from another. Would they dare? Quickly it became apparent that “Broadway” should be afforded more than one concert. If once is nice, why not
“twice the nice” with two concerts! And yes, they would dare–and more! You are invited to watch rehearsal snippets of both groups on The Women’s Chorus Facebook page. Type SCC Women’s Chorus into your search box. Mark your calendars for this historic, first-of-its-kind dual concert. The Women’s Chorus, with the Men’s Chorus as special guests, presented its concert on March 23. The Men’s Chorus, with the Women’s Chorus as special guests, will present their concert Sunday, March 30, at 3 p.m. The concert will be held at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 1239 Del Webb W, Sun City Center. The concert is free and all are welcome. For more information, please call Chris O’Hara at 634-4341 or Bob Garrod at 634-4110. When “Kismet” and “anything goes” meet “would they dare,” do you want to be the one who missed out on all the fun? —Bob Garrod
The 2014 Men’s Chorus
The 2014 Women’s Chorus
RAILROAD CLUB OPEN HOUSE CANCELLED!
The SCC Model Railroad regrets the cancellation of its Easter Open House, previously announced for Friday, April 15, due to the construction project planned on the Central Campus. Our Open House and Junior Engineer programs will resume on November 28, the day after Thanksgiving. Although we plan to continue our Friday running sessions until the parking lots reopen, residents are advised to call ahead if desiring to entertain visiting youngsters. Over the recent holidays, the club issued its 1,000th Junior Engineer Certificate to Victor DaSilva of Brandon, grandson of Elaine & David Emmitt of Sun City Center. Celebrating our 25th anniversary, we recently honored three members for their years of service and contributions to the club’s success. Les Brantner, Floyd Holroyd & Rich Krueger were awarded Honored Lifetime Member status at the Silver Anniversary luncheon on March 24. —Larry Bruni, president
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Classes for the month of April, 2014 are as follows: Photoshop Layers with Robert Winch April 10 & 24 – 9:30-noon –Cost: $25 – Palm Room Description: Basic Photoshop layers, consisting of two classes, in the first class you will learn the very basic concepts of layers in Photoshop elements; you will understand how to produce a composite picture from multiple shots plus how layers interact and how to control them. The second class will reinforce the first lesson and explore adjustment layers, the use of layer masks and blending modes. Minimum Students: three – MAXIMUM seven – no exceptions. INTRODUCTION TO THE NIC COLLECTION with Gayle Fischer April 15, 2014 – 10-noon – Cost $10 mem. $15 non member – Palm Room Description: This class will introduce you to the Nik Collection ... a suite of programs that can be used to edit and enhance the color and light in your photos as well as bring out detail and clarity. The software can also be used to convert your photos to B&W or HDR. For really transformative effects, you can quickly and easily add a grunge look, painterly look, or old-fashioned faded film look. To see a few examples of some of the things this software can do, visit her gallery at www.pbase.com/fotogrfr/forclass. This collection has been purchased by the Photo Club and is available for members to use in the Photo Lab. Minimum students: three – Maximum students 11. This is a lecture, no hands on. SPONSORED WORKSHOP BASIC DIGITAL PHOTO EDITING WITH GAYLE FISCHER April 29, 2014 – 10-noon – Cost $10 mem. $15 non mem. – Palm Room Description: Every digital photo can be improved with a little editing. Whether you use Photoshop, Elements, Paint Shop Pro, Picasa, FastStone, or other software, you will learn to critically evaluate your images and apply basic techniques to make adjustments and bring out the best in them. Minimum = three students Maximum = 11 students. Lecture (not hands-on) approximately two hours. SPONSORED WORKSHOP Enrollment is only accepted at the Photo Lab with the assistance of the monitor on duty. Payment is due at time of enrollment, no exceptions. —Rose Stack
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METAPHYSICAL SOCIETY CLUB
Join us for various metaphysical presentations and events that deal with the exploration of reality and how this knowledge may benefit human life on earth, both individually and collectively - a spiritual philosophy of life. Board Meeting – Tuesday – April 1 – 12:30 p.m. - Palm Room, Central Campus Meeting is open to Metaphysical Society members. For info call Vicky at 813 / 398-7033 Open Meeting and Presentations - Wednesdays - 10 a.m. April 2 Open Meeting - “Spring Potluck.” Heritage Room, Central Campus To let them know they will be missed, member sunbirds are saying farewell to the flock of member snowbirds before they fly away. Meeting is open to Metaphysical Society members. Free admission. Donated dishes for the table appreciated. April 9 “Vital Questions of Ascension,” with Revs. Carl and Ortrun Franklin. Heritage Room, Central Campus. Have you ever asked yourself “What is the first step in the Ascension Process”? “What must I do to get there?” “What assistance is available to me in reaching this goal”? These three questions can potentially alter your life. Join us for an empowering and inspiring presentation to explore possible answers and outcomes relevant to the choices you may consider. Sign up for reading sessions following presentation. April 16 “Psychometry: Psychic Object Reading,” in the Rose Room, United Community Church, with Member Psychic Carol Ann Liaros sharing her insights from years of tuning into the past, present, future, physical health, emotional/mental states and/or past lives from personal objects. Can anyone do this? Let’s explore the subject. April 23 “Reflexology,” in the Rose Room, United Community Church, with Member Debi Sanguedolce, a Licensed Massage Therapist and Reflexologist in practice since 1978. Reflexology, Debi says, addresses all systems in the body and she will explain the charts or “maps” and demonstrate in-depth self-healing techniques we can use to help ourselves. April 30 “Talking With The Animals - My Experience With Animal Communication,” in Room 3, Community Hall, South Campus, with Member Judy Taylor sharing her insights on how animals react to their owners; what they are able to understand; what they are able to tell us; their messages from the other side; and their reaction to having a reading. Presentations are open to SCCCA members and guests, and reciprocal communities, with a love offering requested to benefit the Society. For info call Jeannie at 938-5931 or Holli at 419-4704. Events and Activities Book Group – Mondays – 1 p.m. – Heritage Room, Central Campus 4/7; 14; 21; and 28 Featuring “Ultimate Journey,” by Robert Monroe. No homework and the group reads aloud and discusses as they go. Open to SCCCA members and guests, and reciprocal communities – free admission. For info call Alice at 634-9065 Whole Health Discussions – 2nd and 4th Sundays – 1:30 p.m. – Heritage Room, Central Campus 4/13 and 27 Various topics on health issues will be discussed. Bring your own topic. Found a regime or product that works for you? Tell us about it. Open to SCCCA members and guests, and reciprocal communities – free admission. For info call Vicky at 398-7033 Enlightenment through Meditation – 1st and 3rd Tuesdays – 3 p.m. – Royal Room, Central Campus 4/1 and 15 Various meditation forms, with discussion following, that can lead one to a rich spiritual life. Open to SCCCA members and guests, and reciprocal communities – free admission. For info call Holli 419-4074 For General Info call Vicky at 398-7033; for Program Info call Jeanne at 9385931 or Holli at 419-4704; and for Membership Info call Ludi at 938-5686 —Holli Cantrell
MALE CALL FOR PROSTATE HEALTH, sponsored by the Men’s Club of SCC, will host its next meeting Monday, April 14, 2 p.m. at St Andrews Presbyterian Church, 1239 Del Webb Blvd. West. We are pleased to have Dr. Brian M. Rivers MPH from the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa as our speaker. Dr. River’s program of research is men’s oncology, with a focus on prostate cancer survivorship outcomes and behavior research. Dr. Rivers will specifically address using hormonal therapy treatment for prostate cancer. Dr. Rivers was appointed as a Charter Member to the State of Florida Prostate Cancer advisory Council, responsible for developing the state’s agenda for Prostate Cancer policy, research, outreach and practice, and advising the state Surgeon General and Legislature. It is suggested that patients, partners and physicians attend. Refreshments will be served. —Harry Benter
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Writers Club
The Mink Coat Caper As I was musing about the coat situation, I was suddenly hit by a flash of brilliance (as I later told myself that it was): Why not wear the mink coat over my multilayered underwear, and a shirt, and what few sweaters I had in my arsenal on the closet shelf, largely unused since unpacked from Pittsburgh? After all, I reasoned, having remembered that Dennis Rodman famously had worn one at one time (probably to impress Madonna, who then was famously wearing not much of anything in particular), and so it would be unusual, but not entirely without cultural history, for a gentleman to wear a mink coat among the general public. The more I gave thought to the concept, the more it was beginning to make a certain amount of sense. It was going to be difficult at best to dispose of the coat in Daytona Beach, but there would undoubtedly be a market in the greater Boston area for such an item, and I could leave it with my family there for them to market. Problem solved. And so it was that on the day of departure from warm Florida, I carried the mink—on its custom hangar and in its custom bag, onto the plane for my flight to Boston. The stewardesses relieved me of its extra burden as I entered the craft, hanging it lovingly (and, I thought, longingly) in a narrow curtained closed by their refreshment serving area behind the cockpit. My carry-on and I continued to my seat; the plane took off uneventfully and I relaxed in anticipation of a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. On landing, I let the others of the passengers pretty much deplane before I got my carry-on bag out of
the overhead bin and approached the front of the cabin. I reminded the stewardesses that I had a coat squirreled away in their little closet, and once they had retrieved it for me, I proceeded to open my carry-on, take the mink off the hanger and out of its cover bag, and then put it on, stuffing the hanger and bag into my carry-on. They each gave me a smile which verged on laughter without being raucous about it , and I wished them a Merry Christmas as I stepped out of the plane and walked up the ramp into Logan airport. I noticed heads turning as I trudged off inside the terminal, gazing upward in search of directional signs for the baggage claim. I made it a point to act completely casual, or as casual as I could be while wearing my wife’s full-length mink wraparound coat that on me was a just-below-the knee length, open front affair that I would certainly have to clutch closed while sucking in my tummy rather severely if I was to be outside in it for any length of time. I thought briefly about the Dennis Rodman analogy, and rationalized that but for the lack of tattoos, the difference in skin tone, and not mentioning that I lacked an inch or two of that basketball pro’s height, I looked just like him. I retrieved my bags, wheeled them from the claim area to the passenger pickup area, and soon found my son outside waiting for me. After what I would call a belly laugh, he grabbed my luggage, put it in the trunk, me and his Mom’s coat in the front seat, and off we went into a cold winter’s night. Two weeks later, a good time having been had by all, I left the mink in my son’s hall closet and returned to warm Florida. —Alan Tisdale
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April 2014
Emergency Squad Supports FunFest
Peter Swartz at the mike. On Feb 6, 2014, Community Radio of Sun City Center, Inc., was granted a permit to construct an FM broadcast radio station in the communities of Sun City Center and Kings Point. A little over two years ago, Peter Swartz and his wife Janet were exploring the possibility of buying a home in the Sun City Center community. Peter, who has been in broadcasting for the past +30 years, was about to try retirement after a radio career in which he had built and operated six FM radio stations throughout Florida. Peter remembers thinking as he and his wife explored the community, “What a great place to have a small community focused radio station.” Although Peter and Janet were not quite ready to make that big of a move, they both liked this area and a few weeks later decided to take a second look around. A local realtor showed them a number of homes, and even though they were not ready to buy, they thought it a good idea to see what the market had to offer. They liked one home, but again were not ready to buy. On the way back to the realtor’s office, they learned that the home was a bank foreclosure, and the bank was taking bids on the property. The problem—bidding was only open for about two more hours. “We went back to take a second look,” Peter said. It seemed too good an opportunity to pass up, so they made an offer. Two days later, they learned that they owned a home in Sun City Center. An experienced radio engineer, Peter started looking into applying for a permit to build the “Sun
City Center Community Radio Station”. So, on October 18, 2013, an application was filed with the FCC for a permit to construct a FM radio station. “I couldn’t believe how fast the FCC moved,” Peter said. “In the past, it could take a year of more (or never) to get a permit, and here we are, just five months later, with a permit in hand.” The new station will be on 100.1 Mhz on the FM dial. The call letters are WSCQ-LP. “To be affective, a radio station needs a purpose,” said Peter. “Anyone can just play music. Over the past 30 years, every station I have managed has been totally community-minded,” continued Peter. He said that there is so much going on in these two communities, and his hope is to work closely with the Community Associations, Chamber, local clubs, various community organization and business and church leaders. Of course, the station will play some of the best “EASY LISTENING MUSIC” from the 50s, thru the 80s. Peter encourages people to be involved with WSCQ. There are a number of volunteer spots that could be filled. If you feel you have a good radio voice, you could help by making spot announcements. If you are a people person, he could use a couple of PR people. Peter can be contacted at WSCQFM@yahoo. com for more opportunities and information on how you can be a part of WSCQ. “We are ready to go,” said Peter. “The station should be on the air by the end of March. Well, so much for retirement.”
Kings Point Mixed Chorus Musical Welcome to Spring
The Kings Point Mixed Chorus is proud to announce its upcoming Spring Concert. Mark your calendars for April 5, so you don’t miss out on a Saturday evening of delightful musical entertainment. The concert starts at 6 p.m. in the Kings Point Borini Theater. Tickets can be purchased for $6 at the Kings Point Box Office and will be available at the door. Seating is Round Table Cabaret style, so gather your friends, BYOB and prepare to enjoy the show. Music will include a variety of chorus numbers, solos, duets, small group numbers and sing-a-long as well as a few added surprises for your listening pleasure. Audiences have been enjoying our presentations for many years and we invite you to share in the fun. The 60+ voice chorus, under the direction of Charles Wirick, accompanied by Ruth Hewitt, has been hard at work, preparing a program that is sure to please our local audience. Singers are not only from Kings Point but also from Sun City Center and the surrounding South Shore area such as Apollo Beach and Brandon. The concert is open to everyone. —Stephanie Casey
(L-R) top row: Bonnie Murphy, Chief Noreen Schramm, Glenda Foerster. Bottom row (L-R): Captain Peter DeRupo and Tom Murphy. What a spectacular day for everyone at the FunFest! The Squad took 247 blood pressures and spoke with numerous potential recruits. It was a wonderful opportunity for the Emergency Squad to showcase its talents and enthusiasm and to interact with the community.
All-U-Can Eat Pizza Party
The Irish Ancient Order of Hibernians is sponsoring an evening of entertainment featuring the “Magic of Kardenni,” comedian “Michelle Harrington” and “The Merry Makers” plus all you can eat pizza, beverages and desserts, (BYOB) April 26. 5-9 p.m. in the Atrium Florida Room in Sun City Center. Tickets $20p/p may be purchased 10 a.m.-noon, Mon./Tues./ Wed. at the Atrium Kiosk from April 7 thru 24 or call Tom Bennis 633-5188.
The Kings Point Michigan Club invites you to attend its’ annual “Kentucky Derby Party” to be held Saturday May 3rd in the Borini Theater from 4:30 PM to 9 PM Plan to Win A Prize For Wearing The Most Outstanding Hat! Watch Your Favorite Horse! View the Race On The Movie Screen.
Enjoy the “Fabulous Buffet”! BYOB. Members $12 • Non-Members $14 Ticket Sales Every Tuesday 9 AM to Noon - KPN Lobby. No Reserved Tables Questions Call Paul 634-8506
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Security Patrol Honors Those Who have Longevity with the Patrol
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Pictured at right is a group of Security Patrol volunteers who have served 15 years or more. What an accomplishment! The photo was taken at the Annual Membership Meeting held on Tuesday, February 12. The Patrol is proud of them and congratulates them for their service. If you are interested in joining the Patrol please call 642-2020 for more information.
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More Pictures taken at FunFest
April 2014
By Phyllis Hodges
The warm weather made ice cream offered by the Cat Fanciers appealing. R to L: Chet and Mary Grocki, Ed Rau.
JoAnne Hall (r), who just moved to SCC from Michigan, shared the day with visiting son Chris, wife Cheryl and daughter Elizabeth.
Shirley Stafford, taking a break from showing Brandon Hyundai cars, collects shells and was thrilled with this wall hanging for only $10.
The train displayed by the Model Railroad Club attracted Gabriel Walters who was visiting grandparents Jeff and Joan Walters.
Standing-room only audiences were the order of the day for FunFest performances at several locations. Here the crowd enjoys Bill Lindsay, an Elvis tribute artist.
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Security Patrol Names Volunteers of the Month
John Nichols (above) and Don and Carrie Van Gelder (above right) have been named March Volunteers of the Month by the Sun City Center Security Patrol. John Nichols was a firefighter in Syracuse, N.Y., for more than 32 years, so “nothing fazes me,” he quips. He’s carried that level-headed attitude over to his work on the Security Patrol, where he has served for 12 years. He became involved with the Patrol when a friend invited him to join, and he is now deputy captain of Team 22. From dispatching and driving to securing the atrium building, he has done it all. In case that doesn’t keep him busy enough, he also works four days a week at the Nearly New furniture department. “They’re both good causes,” he says. “Our Community Association dues are reasonable because of volunteers. We get a lot for our money.” As for the Patrol, “It’s a great
organization. It deters a lot of crime and mischief.” When a Patrol captain and charter member who was a neighbor invited Don and Carrie to join the Patrol, they figured they really had no choice. That was 21 years ago, and they’re still active. All that time has been on Team 11, and they recall they’ve worked for a number of captains. At one point Don was a deputy captain. They dispatched for a few years, but mainly they’re on the road. “I like the fact it is quiet because of what we do,” Carrie says. “It’s a good way to learn where things are and help people.” They’ve discovered things aren’t always what they seem. They recall the time they were coming off duty at 3 a.m. and saw some young people gathering in the plaza. Concerned there was going to be a rumble, they kept an eye on things. Suddenly a truck appeared to drop off bundles of newspapers. Turned out the young people were simply paper carriers. The Van Gelders headed for home and bed.
Rotary Thank You
The Sun City Center Rotarians want to say “Thank You” to the 275 volunteers that gathered at the Borini Theatre in Kings Point this past Saturday, February 22, to package over 64,000 meals for the needy here in Southern Hillsborough County. This was the seventh year for this annual event, and together we have packaged over 437,000 meals for distribution to five area food pantries: The Good Samaritan Mission, the Beth-El Mission, Calvary Lutheran Church, St. Anne’s Church and The Lord’s Lighthouse in Ruskin. This is a great annual event and we want to thank the volunteers who contributed their time. Service Clubs that participated included Rotarians, Lions, Shriner’s and Kiwanis. Churches and synagogues included Beth Israel Temple, Hawaiian Isles Church, SCC United Methodist Church, Redeemer Lutheran, Prince of Peace, St. Anne’s and St. John the Divine Episcopal. Clubs included The Softball Club, The Pickleball
Club, The Men’s Club, Woman’s Club and the Emergency Squad. Other groups were represented and we thank you all. A special thanks to the Boy Scouts, who worked all day and then helped unload the truck at the Food Pantry Storage facility. Primar y funding for this event comes from The Interfaith Council of Sun City Center, The SCC Community Foundation and the SCC Rotary Club. Thanks also to many of the volunteers, who in addition to working, also left cash or checks in the Donation Bucket. To our volunteers, thank you and we look forward to your help again next year.
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Military Affairs
MFST Looking for WWII Veterans to take on Honor Flights to Washington D.C.
MOAA features Brigadier Colin H. C. Howgill at Luncheon
(L-R) Pat Fricke, past Regent; Nancy Windsor, chaplain; Elaine Elsberry; Mary McIntyre, Regent. Col. George Mercer Brooke Chapter in Sun City inducted new member Elaine Elsberry into the Chapter at their February Annual Luncheon. Barbara Tucker Wiseman, State Treasurer, spoke about the State Regent’s Project of “Homeless Women Veterans.” —Jo Prater
Luncheon Held to Thank Supporters
The Military Family Support Trust (MFST) Board of Trustees held a luncheon on March 14. The luncheon was held to show appreciation to the many supporters, volunteers and other individual guests who make it possible for MFST to reach out to our military families. In addition to honoring the many MFST supporters, an award, created in honor of Don Schings, the former president of MFST, was presented to Judy Schings, Don’s wife. Don was very proud of MFST’s support for the Honor Flights program that he helped initiate, and the program, now established in his honor, has been named the “Donald P. Schings MFST Honor Flight Support Program.” The plaque will be placed in the Freedom Plaza Auditorium. MFST is a 501(c) 3 organization that supports through their grant programs military families, past and present. The beneficiaries include, but are not limited to: four year scholarships for high school seniors; JROTC Honors Program; Homeless Women Veterans; Operation Warm Heart; Veteran Guide Dog ; South Eastern Guide Dogs Paws for Patriots program; Operation Helping Hand and sponsoring ‘Guardians’ for the recently named above noted “Donald P. Schings Honor Flight Support Program.” Contributions are always welcome as without them none of the above assistance programs would be possible. For more information, visit its website at www.mobc-online.org or call 634-4675. —B. Frank Kepley, CAPT, USN, (Ret)
Judy Schings accepting Don Schings’ award from Brigadier Colin Howgill, RM (Ret).
Brigadier Colin H. C. Howgill spoke to the Military Officers Association of America at their monthly meeting on March 5. The meeting and luncheon was held at the Florida Room in the Sun City Center Atrium. General Howgill, a 31-year veteran of the United Kingdom Royal Marines, provided the group with information on Britain’s activities in Borneo, Aden, New Hebrides and Northern Ireland. He emphasized the particularly gruesome terrorist activities that took place in Ireland, stating that even at that time, improvised explosive devices (IED’s) were the primary weapons used to kill. Most of the activities he described took place in the 1960s and 70s. General Howgill was commissioned in May 1958 and served both as a helicopter pilot and a Commando Special Forces infantry officer. He possesses extensive, worldwide combat experience in security, counter-terrorism and counterinsurgency operations. He has been awarded numerous combat decorations. He was also appointed the Royal Marines Aide-de-Camp to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth. He retired from the Royal Marines as a onestar officer in April 1989 and settled in the USA becoming a US Citizen in 1997, —B. Frank Kepley, CAPT, USN, (Ret)
PHOTO BY FRANK KEPLEY
PHOTO BY JO PRATER
Elaine Elsberry Joins DAR Chapter
April 2014
The Military Family Support Trust (MFST) based in Sun City Center, FL is looking for World War II veterans whom they can take on the Honor Flights to Washington D.C. The day-long Honor Flight visits to Washington D.C. and the war memorials is a complimentary gift of thanks to the WWII veterans. Each veteran has to have a ‘Guardian’ for the visit. MFST has a special program, The Donald P. Schings Honor Flight Support Program, to sponsor ‘Guardians’ for veterans who otherwise may not be able to take advantage of this wonderful program to honor and say thanks for the service of WWII veterans. Both veterans in the photo below are on the record with a message to their fellow WWII veterans, “Don’t miss out on the once in a lifetime experience. You earned it; now enjoy it!! If you are fit to travel, can take any medications you need with you and can be, if needed, pushed in a wheelchair by your ‘guardian’ for the day, make ‘go for it now.’ It’s a long day but worth every minute of it. Contact MFST and they will make the arrangements.” MFST contact details are: Office (weekdays 10 a.m. to midday). Phone 634-4675. Email: President@mobc-online.org.
Colonel Bill Shanks, USMC, Ret. (WWII – USMC - Pacific Theater) and Augustine Fleischman (WWII - US Army - Normandy Beaches, France, Germany and later Philippines and Japan) with their “Guardians” Connie Lesko and Colin Howgill at St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport at the start of Honor Flight Mission 13, October 8, 2013.
From left, Brigadier Colin Howgill, RM (Ret), Thom Brown, president of local chapter of MOAA.
VETERANS ANNUAL PATRIOTIC DINNER DANCE
The annual Sun City Center Veteran’s Dinner/Dance was held Saturday, March 8, in the SCC Atrium Florida Room. It was sponsored by the Combined Sun City Center military veterans’ organizations. All veterans and friends were welcome. A social hour with appetizers preceded a delicious buffet. The program featured a mix of patriotism and entertainment. Music and dancing was provided by the KEGG featuring Kelly Emerson and Gary Garbelman.
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U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Commander to speak at Silver Osprey Meeting
Captain Richard E. Lorenzen, USCG will speak to Silver Osprey S quadron #64 chapter of the Association of Naval Aviation at their monthly luncheon meeting on Friday, April 11, at the Freedom Plaza Club, 3932 Upper Creek Drive, Sun City Center. C apt ain L orenzen is t he Commanding Officer of the US Coast Guard Air Station, Clearwater, Florida. His presentation is titled, “Air Station Clearwater: Past, Present, and Future”. Having Captain Lorenzen as speaker is in keeping with the Silver Osprey Squadron’s 2013-14 programs featuring current military information presented by locally stationed active duty military officers whenever practical. The Captain’s Coast Guard career did not begin until he had completed 9 years as a US Army officer. He was commissioned as a US Army Second Lieutenant in 1982 through Army ROTC at State University of New York Brockport. After Army Flight “School at Fort Rucker, he went on to fly UH-1 “Hueys”, OH-58 “Scouts” and AH-1 “Cobras” in Germany, Hawaii, and Korea. In 1991 he accepted a commission in the U.S. Coast Guard through the Direct Commission
Officer Program at TRACEN, Yorktown, VA. Captain Lorenzen’s first Coast Guard assignment was to Air Station Clearwater in 1991 flying the HH-3F Pelican. He soon began flying the H-60 and continued flying them until 2002 while serving first at Air Station Kodiak, AK, and then at Air Station Cape Cod, MA. In 2006 he reported to Air Station Clearwater as Operations Officer. After various staff positions, he was very pleased to return to Clearwater for his present assignment. Hospitality starts at 11:30 a.m. followed by lunch at noon, and Captain Lorenzen’s presentation at 12:30 p.m. Attendees do not have to be former military; the only requirement is an interest in military aviation. For reservation information, contact Tom Harding at 813-634-1236 or e-mail at tharcons@aol. Reservations and checks ($17) must be received no later than Wednesday, April 9.
SUN CITY CENTER CHAPTER SEEKS NEW MEMBERS The Sun City Chapter of the Military Officers’ Association of America (MOAA) is looking for former and present military officers as part of a membership drive to recruit new members. MOAA meets on the first Wednesday of each month in the Florida Room in the Sun City Center Community Associations’ Atrium. Please call Doris Glass at 642-0497 to make a luncheon reservation. For information on MOAA and its activities and events, call COL. Larry Davis at 331-3663. COL. Davis will be glad to answer any questions you may have about joining the local MOAA chapter.
MacDill Base Commander Spoke at March 14 meeting of Association of Naval Aviation
At its meeting on March 14, members Silver Osprey Squadron #64 chapter of the ANA and their guests enjoyed an outstanding presentation by Colonel Scott DeThomas, USAF, MacDill Air Force Base Commander. In addition to being the base commander, he is also the commander of the 6th Air Mobility Wing. The Wing’s mission is to provide worldwide air refueling and airlift support for military aircraft. The colonel’s Air Force career started as a U.S. Air Force Academy graduate in 1990. He is a command pilot with more than 3,000 hours in the T-37, T-38, T-1, C-130, EC130, and C-17 aircraft. Colonel DeThomas has also held many staff positions during his career. Just prior to becoming MacDill’s base commander, he was Commander, 387 th Air Expeditionary Group, Southwest Asia. The title of Colonel DeThomas’s talk was, “Airmen, Mission, and Community.” Colonel DeThomas thoroughly enjoys his current jobs. As the 6th Air Mobility wing commander, he said he is pleased to be able to “give back” after so many years of “taking.” He was referring to his many years of taking fuel from tanker aircraft and now he is responsible to give fuel to other aircraft every day. He emphasized the importance of significant airrefueling capability of the USAF that makes it possible for US aircraft to carry out missions all over the globe. No other country in the world has this ability to project power. The colonel affirmed that it is a great pleasure to live and work in the Tampa Bay community. He indicated that the local community has always been very supportive of the Mac Dill mission. As an example, it helped solve a serious problem for returning veterans. Though the GI Bill paid for tuition, many veterans were passing up going to school, because family expenses were too great. The MacDill community went to work and secured grants from
local foundations and businesses to successfully bridge that gap. In the past, only about five per cent of MacDill’s military personnel deployed overseas. They were mostly flight crews. Now, close to 90 percent have been deployed during their careers. During the Q & A portion of the presentation, he was asked if he had any unusual experiences he would care to talk about. He said one of them involved making humanitarian food drops at 30,000 feet over Afghanistan in C-17 aircraft. As they were doing this, it occurred to them that no one had ever done that before, for that much time, without wearing pressurized suits. Fortunately, these very large aircraft had enough fuel so they could descend very slowly to avoid getting the bends. Because of his knowledge of Southeast Asia, the Colonel was asked for his opinion on the recent disappearance of the Malaysian airliner. Since he had flown several times across the Indian Ocean, his only comment is that “there are few places in the world as devoid of communications and radar as the Indian Ocean.” Colonel DeThomas thanked the veterans in the audience for their service, and was pleased to learn that so many of them were taking the bus trip over to “his” air show the following week.
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The Hope Fund’s Reorganized Breakfast & Bingo at Community Hall on April 5 Another semi-annual Breakfast & Bingo (B&B) fund raiser, sponsored by The Hope Fund for Children, will come your way on Saturday, April 5, from 8:30 to 11 a.m., at Community Hall on South Pebble Beach Boulevard in SCC. The admission price is only $7 for a large omelet of your choice, a bagel with cream cheese or, something new, a doughnut! Orange juice, coffee or tea will be served. You will find that this event has been reorganized, and you will move through the line with ease! Bingo begins at 9:30. Bingo cards cost $1 each. Play for cash prizes! Tickets are available at the door. Everyone is welcome. All funds from Breakfast & Bingo go to benefit the at-risk children who attend the afterschool and summer programs at Wimauma’s Bethune Park. The Hope Fund is a 501(c)3 organization made up entirely of volunteers. The Hope Fund partners with RCMA to maintain the buildings and keep the programs going so that these children will have a safe, nurturing place to go after school and during the summer while their parents work. Along with a volunteer board, The Hope Fund consists of more than 60 volunteers from SCC and Kings Point, who generously give
of their time to help the kids. They volunteer for one hour a week as tutors, mentors, readers and reading instructors. There is a running program to promote good exercise habits, and there are art classes which encourage the children’s creative side. There is a computer lab. The Fund also runs a Kids’ Cafe which provides healthy snacks after school. There is a sex and drug education program for older children. New programs include woodworking and chess, a health class, all run by new volunteers. There are some wonderful things going on for the children at Bethune Park. The children are thriving and look forward to the visits from the senior community. For further information about The Hope Fund and Breakfast & Bingo, to volunteer to work with the kids for one hour a week or to give a tax-deductible contribution, call Carla Miles at 634-4268. All funds raised benefit the children. More information may be found at the Fund’s website at www.thehope-fund.org. We hope to see you on April 5! Bring your friends and neighbors. You will enjoy your morning and help deserving children get a good start in life at the same time! —Robi Jackson
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Information Session to be Held by The Hope Fund on Wednesday, April 9 There has been a lot written in the papers about The Hope Fund, but are you still wondering what The Hope Fund, a 501(c) 3 organization, is all about? Perhaps you’ve been to one of the Fund’s main fundraisers, the semi-annual Breakfast and Bingo, but still have questions. Well, wonder no more. Come to United Community Church on Wednesday, April 9, from 1 to 3 p.m. and have your questions answered. An information session will be held in the Great Room of the church, which is located at the corner of North Pebble Beach Boulevard and LaJolla Avenue in Sun City Center. Many of The Hope Fund Board Members will be there, as will some of those who mentor, tutor or read to the children one hour a week. Some of those who manage the running program to encourage physical fitness, the art classes that encourage creativity, the health information programs to encourage good health habits will be there. New this year, volunteers have stepped forward to teach chess and woodworking. They will meet with you. Everyone on the board and those who carry out the various programs are volunteers who enjoy and care about children.
The Hope Fund raises funds for materials, books, etc. for the different classes and for healthy after school snacks (Kids’ Cafe). The Fund also sponsors various enrichment activities. Since there is a fee to attend the after-school programs, and most families cannot afford the full cost, The Hope Fund provides financial assistance to those families that need help with the fees, so that their children may continue to attend Bethune Park and the various programs offered. Proof of need is required. The children are learning and growing in a safe, nurturing environment while their parents are at work. Do come and meet us and find out more about what The Hope Fund offers the at-risk, deserving children who attend Bethune Park after school. Call Carla Miles at 6424268 if you have questions about the information session, or check out The Fund’s website at www.thehope-fund.org. We hope to see you at United Community Church on Wednesday, April 9. Come and be informed! Oh, yes, refreshments will be served.
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The Americans of Italian Heritage Club will present Sandwich Night on Thursday, April 10 at the KP Borini Theater. The doors will open at 5 p.m. Reservations only. Featured will be the famous large East Coast Pizza sandwiches consisting of a choice between Eggplant Parmigiana, Sausage & Peppers or Meatball Parmigiana. There will be salad, coffee, tea and soda. BYOB. Gari will be the DJ entertainer. Members $12 and guests $14. Tickets will be on sale at the North Clubhouse in Kings Point on Tuesday, March 25 and Wednesday, March 26 from 9 to noon. Tables of eight, have your names, choices of sandwich and checks together. For information, please call Gerry at 633-5589. Cutoff date is April 5.
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FREEDOM PLAZA HAPPENINGS At the initial meeting held of a new Freedom Plaza drama club in December, 2012, residents exhibited enough interest to proceed with naming the new organization. The new Plaza Players initial foray into providing entertainment for the residents came at the request of the Marketing Department. Members performed several skits during marketing events held in the Plaza Atrium. A program committee planned the first full production scheduled for November 2013. “America Celebrates Freedom” took the stage during Military Week at the Plaza. Written and directed by Diane Turcotte, the performance was a successful introduction to the ability of the Plaza Players to fulfill their stated mission, “to produce and perform suitable, quality entertainment for residents of the community.” Plaza Players is pleased to announce an encore performance of “America Celebrates Freedom.” Scheduled for Wednesday, July 2, at 6 p.m. at the United Methodist Church of Sun City Center, the request for a repeat performance is being honored. Most of the original cast members will be performing. THE 2014 SEASON Plaza Players announced the 2014 season that opened March 24 with “Two for the Show.” The presentations for the year will include a Mystery Dinner Theatre performed in the newly-renovated Plaza Club. “Pasta, Passion and Pistols” has already been cast by director Bill Turcotte. The date in May will be announced later. The Annual celebration of Military Week at Freedom Plaza in November will feature another original production by Diane Turcotte. The title is “The Attic, A Trunk and Broadway Memories.” The musical director will be resident Carole Austin. Irving Berlin, anyone? The show is scheduled for Monday, November 10, 2014. “Two for the Show – A New Approach to Reader’s Theatre” opened the 2014 season on March 24 to a rousing reception. Although the actors seldom referred to the scripts in hand, this “readers’ theatre” was staged and acted as though the scripts
were props. The two-person cast featured two veteran, accomplished actors. John Foster and MJ Rice provided a memorable evening of comedy as they each portrayed three separate characters in three selected scenes. John is renowned in the community for his poetr y, acting and an accomplished bridge play, sometimes giving bridge lessons. Mr. Foster also acted with and was president of the Pelican Players after moving to Sun City Center when he retired from his teaching profession. MJ Rice, whose varied acting career spans over half a century, moved to Freedom Plaza in 2012 and became a charter member and secretary of the new drama Club. After retiring, MJ was an active member of Stage West Community Playhouse in Spring Hill, FL. for 23 years. While continuing to act, MJ served on the Board of Directors for most her time there. With many acting rewards through the years MJ is proudest of The Founders Award for her contributions to the growth of Stage West. NEW MIXED COUPLES LEAGUE AT FREEDOM FAIRWAY It must be spring. Golf is in the air at Freedom Fairways. A Mixer couples event has been in existence for some time. Due to increased interest in a mixed league, Julian Graham and Dorothy Wagasky, two popular and busy residents of Freedom Plaza, plan to organize the mixed couples as a regular monthly event. The new league, Belles & Beaux, will meet one Saturday a month and is open to residents of Sun City Center. The first meeting of the new Mixed Couple’s League will be Saturday, April 19. Players assemble at 7:30 a.m. at the Pro Shop. Tee time (shotgun) will be at 7:45 a.m. A fourperson modified scramble, the fee is $15 per person. If you use your own cart the fee is $12. A fee of $1 will be collected for prizes. Number of prizes will be determined by number of players. Freedom Plaza residents may sign up on the Plaza bulletin board. All other residents of Sun City Center, please call the Pro Shop at (813) 633-4653 to sign up. —MJ Rice
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February 26: Riverside, A-Skins: Flight #1 1st Place: Tom Rosata - 2 Skins; 2nd Place: Mike Miller , Andy Betz, and John Schachte - Tied at 1 Skin. Low-net: Doc Lamiano – 66; Low-gross: Doc Lamiano – 86. Flight #2 1 stPlace: Emmy Broschek - 2 Skins; 2ndPlace: Bill Smythe, Alan Wright, Frank O’Brien, and Hannes Broschek - Tied at 1 Skin. Low-net: Hogans League of Sun City Hannes Broschek – 64; Low-gross: Center and Kings Point Wilf Pennell – 86. Birds: Bill Smythe Back Row L-R: Dick Dutton, Cliff February 17: Imperial Lakewoods, - #16 Par 5 and Frank O’Brien - #14 Bates, Mike Arghittu, Wilf Pennell, A-Skins: 1st Place: Rex Gibbons, John Par 4. and Russ Turell. Front Row L-R: Schachte, and Harry Weaver - Tied at Jerry Stemas, Rex Gibbons, and Bill Crossings, 2 Skins. Low-net: Rex Gibbons – 64; February 28: Summerfield Smythe. st Low-gross: Walt Weldon – 86. Birds: A-Skins: Flight #1 1 Place: Walt Rex Gibbons - #11 Par 3 and #12 Par Weldon, Hank Smythe, Bill Lloyd, March 5: Riverside, A-Skins: 1 st 4; Walt Weldon - #3 Par 3 and #9 Par Colleen Caplette, Hannes Broschek, Place: Art Alves, Colleen Caplette, 5; Steve Parks - #14 Par 4; Russ Turell Emmy Broschek, and Jim Sari - Tied and Alan Wright - Tied at 1 Skin. - #14 Par 4; Tom Rosata - #9 Par 4; at 1 Skin. Low-net: Bill Lloyd – 62; Low-net: Jim Sari – 66; Low-gross: Low-gross: Bill Lloyd – 82. Birds: Jim Sari – 84. Birds: Art Alves - #14 and John Schachte - #3 Par 3. Walt Weldon - #4 Par 4. Flight Par 4 and Alan Wright - #10 Par 4. #2 1stPlace: Tom Rosata and Vic Scodese - Tied at 2 Skins. Low-net: March 7: Summerfield Crossings, Joe Danielson – 70; Low-gross: Dan A-Skins: 1 st Place: Tom Rosata, Stephens – 85. Birds: Joe Danielson Norm Caplette, Russ Turell, Emmy - #2 Par 3. Broschek, Doug Banning, and Dick Dutton - Tied at 1 Skin. Low-net: March 1: Freedom Fairways, H-Skins: Emmy Broschek – 64; Low-gross: 1st Place: Ray Webb - 4 Skins; 2nd Walt Weldon – 79. Birds: Tom Place: Bob Hull - 2 Skins. Low-net: Rosata - #8 Par 3; Russ Turell - #9 Ray Bui – 48; Low-gross: Ray Bui Par 5; Walt Weldon - #2 Par 3; Jim Back Row L-R: John Schachte, – 66. Birds: Ray Bui - #6 Par 4 and Sari - #12 Par 3; and Doug Banning Steve Parks, Walt Weldon, and #14 Par 4; Charlie Brown - #5 Par 4. - #12 Par 3. Harry Weaver. Middle Row L-R: March 1: Apollo Beach, A-Skins: March 8: Apollo Beach, A-Skins: Tom Rosata, Hank Smythe, Vic 1 st Place: Rich Lucidi - 4 Skins; 1stPlace: Ray Curry, Paul Swakow, Szymanski. Front Row L-R: Rex nd 2 Place: Charlie Gebauer - 2 Skins. and Alan Wright - Tied at 2 Skins. Gibbons and Russ Turell. Low-net: John Colgren – 68; Low- Low-net: Ray Curry – 63; LowFebruary 19: Riverside Golf Club, gross: John Colgren – 93. Birds: John gross: Paul Swakow – 84. Birds: Paul A-Skins: 1stPlace: Hank Smythe, Art Colgren - #6 Par 4. Swakow - #3 Par 4 and #15 Par 4; and Alves, Doc Lamiano, John Williams, Alan Wright - #4 Par 3. March 3: Imperial Lakewoods, and Rex Gibbons - Tied at 1 Skin. H-Skins: 1st Place: Doug Banning - March 8: Freedom Fair ways, Low-net: Doc Lamiano – 63; Low4 Skins; 2nd Place: John Colgren - 3 H-Skins: 1st Place: Ray Bui - 3 Skins; gross: Doc Lamiano – 83. Birds: Art Skins. Low-net: Doug Banning – 73; 2nd Place: Charlie Brown, Bob Hull, Alvez - #6 Par 4 and Doc Lamiano Low-gross: Doug Banning – 91. and Don Koester - Tied at 2 Skins. - #8 Par 3. Birds: Doug Banning - #6 Par 5 and Low-net: Charlie Brown – 50; LowFebruary 21: Summerfield Crossings, John Colgren - #6 Par 5. gross: Ray Bui – 66. Birds: Ray Bui A-Skins: Flight #1 1st Place: Colleen - #5 Par 4, #9 Par 4, #10 Par 3, #11 Par March 4: Sandpiper - Palms to Oaks, Caplette, Doug Banning, and Dan 3, and #16 Par 3; Don Koester - #5 A-Skins: Flight #1 1 st Place: Joe Stephens - Tied at 1 Skin. Low-net: Par 4 and #9 Par 3; Bob Hull - #12 Par DeFelice and Tom Kirchen - Tied at Tom Rosata and Dan Stephens - Tied 4; and Charlie Brown - #12. 2 Skins. Low-net: Jenice Taylor – 60; at 66; Low-gross: Dan Stephens 81. Low-gross: Walt Weldon – 77. Birds: Birds: Doug Banning - #8 Par 3. Walt Weldon - #4 Par 5 and #18 Par 5; Flight #2 1stPlace: Hannes Broschek Mike Brock - #3 Par 4; Tom Kirchen - 3 Skins; 2ndPlace: Jerry Matela - 2 - #8 Par 3; Doug Banning - #10 Par Skins. Low-net: Hannes Broschek – 5; Joe DeFelice - #12 Par 4; and Mike 65; Low-gross: Tom Gotschall – 81. Miller - #6 Par 5. Birds: Greg Brash - #5 Par 4 and Hannes Broschek - #10 Par 4.
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February 22: Apollo Beach, A-Skins: Flight #1 1st Place: Dale Nicholson, Joe DeFelice, and Ruben Jones - Tied at 1 Skin. Low-net: Alan Wright: 68; Low-gross: Wilf Pennell and Russ Turell – 85. Birds: Ruben Jones - #7 Par 5 and Russ Turell - #8 Par 3. Flight #2 1stPlace: Tom Rosata and Mike Arghittu - Tied at 2 Skins. Low-net: Tom Rosata – 64; Low-gross: Paul Swakow – 84. Birds: Tom Rosata - #8 Par 3 and #12 Par 3; Paul Swakow - #4 Par 3 and #12 Par 3.
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March 11: Sandpiper Oaks – Lakes, A-Skins: Flight #1 1st Place: John Schachte - 2 Skin; 2nd Place: Vic Szymanski, Steve Parks, Rog Toussaint, Jack Phillips, Re Bui, Hank Smythe, and Tom Kirchen - Tied at February 24: Imperial Lakewoods, 1 Skin. Low-net: Hank Smythe – 66; Flight #2 1stPlace: Dick Dutton - 3 A-Skins: 1st Place: Jack Phillips; 2nd Low-gross: Mike Brock – 82. Birds: Skins; 2ndPlace: Cliff Bates - 2 Skins. Place: Russ Turell and Bill Barron Mike Brock - #4 Par 4, #11 Par 4, Low-net: Dick Dutton – 63; LowTied at 1 Skin. Low-net: Bill Barron and #16 Par 4; Tom Kirchen - #5 Par gross: Wilf Pennell – 81. Birds: Wilf – 65; Low-gross: Walt Weldon – 81. 3 and #9 Par 5; Ruben Jones - #14 Pennell - #4 Par 5; Russ Turell - #9 Birds: Jack Phillips - #11 Par 3 and Par 3; Frank O’Brien - #9 Par 5; Jack Par 4; Cliff Bates - #10 Par 5; and Rex #12 Par 4. Phillips - #1 Par 5; Alan Wright - #4 Gibbons - #16 Par 4. Par 4; and Ray Bui - #2 Par 4. Back Row L-R: Walt Weldon, John Schachte, Mike Brock, Mike Miller, and Doug Banning. Front Row L-R: Jenice Taylor, Joe DeFelice, Tom Kirchen, and Rich Lucidi.
Flight #2 1stPlace: Bill Smythe and Travis Lansberry - Tied at 2 Skin. Low-net: Tom Rosata – 64; Lowgross: Russ Turell – 82. Birds: Travis Lansberry - #5 Par 3; Tom Rosata - #9 Par 5; Mike Miler - #14 Par 3; Jim Sari - #1 Par 5; and Doc Lamiano #11 Par 4. March 12: Riverside Golf Club, A-Skins: 1st Place: John Colgren - 4 Skins; 2nd Place: Tom Rosata, Hannes Broschek, Dale Nicholson, Paul Swakow, Jenice Taylor, and Emmy Broschek - Tied at 1 Skin. Low-net: Jenice Taylor – 68; Low-gross: Wilf Pennell – 85. Birds: Tom Rosata - #10 Par 4 and #18 Par 4; John Colgren #17 Par 4; Wilf Pennell - #16 Par 5, Paul Swakow - #2 Par 3; and Jenice Taylor - #14 Par 4. March 14: Summerfield Crossings, A-Skins: 1st Place: Dick Dutton and Bill Konopasek - Tied at 2 Skins. Low-net: Ruben Jones – 66; Lowgross: Ruben Jones – 88. Birds: Ruben Jones - #1 Par 4; Steve Parks - #11 Par 4; and Bill Konopasek - #13 Par 4.
Back Row L-R: Steve Parks and Bill Konopasek. Front Row L-R: Colleen Caplette, Joe DeFelice, Ruben Jones, and Norm Taylor. March 15: Apollo Beach, H-Skins: 1st Place: Ray Curry - 6 Skins; 2nd Place: Hank Smythe - 2 Skins. Lownet: Ray Curry – 59; Low-gross: Ray Curry – 86. Birds: Ray Curry - #8 Par 3.
Hogans League April Schedule Date Day Course 4/1 Tue Sandpiper 4/2 Wed Apollo Beach 4/4 Fri Summerfield 4/5 Sat Freedom Fairways Sat Apollo Beach 4/7 Mon Imperial Lakewoods 4/8 Tue Sandpiper 4/9 Wed Apollo Beach 4/11 Fri Summerfield 4/12 Sat Freedom Fairways Sat Apollo Beach 4/14 Mon Imperial Lakewoods 4/15 Tue Sandpiper 4/16 Wed Apollo Beach 4/18 Fri Summerfield 4/19 Sat Freedom Fairways Sat Apollo Beach 4/21 Mon Imperial Lakewoods 4/22 Tue Sandpiper 4/23 Wed Apollo Beach 4/25 Fri Summerfield 4/26 Sat Freedom Fairways Sat Apollo Beach 4/28 Mon Imperial Lakewoods 4/29 Tue Sandpiper 4/30 Wed Apollo Beach
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Caloosa CC Team Mixer
February 20: All woods: 1st Place Flight A Joan Camelio. Flight B Mary Miller. February 27: Low Gross, Low Net: Low Gross: First Place Gloria Nunn 72; Second Place Mary Merrill 75. Low Net: First Place Claudia Wooley; Second Place Vivian King 53.
March 13 & March 20: President’s Cup: Overall winner Mary Miller 101. Flight A: First Place Joan Camileo 105; Second Place Sue Freed 111. Flight B: First Place JoAnn Edwards 112; Second Place February 26: Individual Low Net: Gil Evans 113. Flight C First Place 1st Dave Wilkie - 49, 2nd – Tie-Bill Vivian King 110; Second Place Pachler & John Lay - 52, 3 rd-Jim Yvonne Rocheleau 114. Konschak - 53. Fe b r u a r y 1 9 : My s t e r y Ho l e Draw subtract: 1 st Dave Wilkie -41, 2nd Wayne Zellers- 53, 3rd Bill Schofield-54.
March 5: Chicago Teams within the group: Team 1- Bill Schofield, Team 2 – Bill Panzner, Team 3 – John Mooney, Team 4 – George Maling. March 12: 2 Person Team Scramble: 1st Wayne Zellers & Jim Fischer: 2nd John Mooney & Fran Hendrickson: 3rd Jack Libby & Bill Schofield.
Notice to All Sports Teams Please send your results/ schedules/news to newsofscc@gmail.com by the 15th of each month.
Caloosa Golf and Country Club weekly 9 hole couples twilight mixer winners March 14,2014. L/R standing Tom Bohlmann, Allen Duncanson and Vince Coniglio Seated Thelma Bohlmann, Ellie Duncanson and Shirley Coniglio. The winning score was 35.
SCC Shuffleboard Club Enjoys a Day of Fun On February 22, the Shuffleboard Club enjoyed its second Fun Shuffle event. This year members and guests not only enjoyed some unique trick shuffle shots, they also gathered for hotdogs, refreshments and fellowship in the Pineapple Courtyard. It was so nice to see SCC folks laughing like kids at the fair. The day was not only a time for refreshments and visiting but there was a great deal of competition at the shuffleboard courts. Over 50 contestants competed for prizes and bragging rights. There were seven fun courts set up to help shufflers hone their skills. All shufflers had to complete the first five mandated obstacle shots and be judged before their scores could be recorded. This year competitors had to navigate the obstacle pin court, the rail shot, the bungee shot, the pin drop and the most difficult bunny shot. The snuggle shot and the kitchen shot were optional. Dave Botting received his first place award from Jerry Healy, event director and VP. A
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2/28: Better 9 (Front or Back) : 1st Place Jan Thumberg 36; 2nd Place Ann Clark 37. 3/7: Low Net: 1st Place Jackie McDow 74; 2nd Place Kathy Payne 78. 3/14: Best 9 Holes – at least 2 par 5’s: 1st Place Ann Clark 29; 2nd Place Kathy Payne 31.
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2/27: Scramble: 1st Place C. Kim, Ken 2/28: Throw Out the Worst Hole minus HDCP: Gold Tee 1 s t Defreeuw, P Brock, Bob Keys nd Place Rosa Ricciardi 21; Tie -2 Place Ladies Donna Berger and Rosalie Killian 25. Purple Tee 1st Place Rita Fedock 2/18: 1 st Place Janet Hulm, Judy 25; 2nd Place Kathy Boccieri 28. Gillman, Jean Mooney 3/7: Mystery Hole: 1 st Place Jane 2/4:Individual: 1 st Place tie Lois Boccieri 41; 2nd Place Wally McIntosh Pelow, Sue Wyckoff, Jean Mooney 45.
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2/19 & 2/26: Captain’s Cup (Low Individual Net) Round 1: Flight 1 1st Place Jim Hamilton 65; Tie 2nd Place Ken Sturgill, Bill Fitzhugh, Jim McClafferty 66. Flight 2 Tie 1st Place Dick Holgate, Joe Spaziano 64. Flight 3 1st Place Fred Mayes 63; 2 nd Place George Waring 64; Flight 4 1st Place Neal Spontak 65; 2nd Place Jerry Sanducky 66. Round 2: Flight 1 1st Place John Carroll 65; 2nd Place Vid Valiusaitis 68. Flight 2 Tie 1st Place Joe Spaziano, George Fenwick, Dave Brady, Bob Condon 67. Flight 3 1st Place Jim Lahti 63; 2nd Place Paul Hunt 66. Flight 4 1st Place Lee Johnson 66. Tie 2nd Place Jay Wildasin, John Scott 69. Winners Captain’s Cup Overall: Joe Spaziano. Flight 1 1st Place Jim Hamilton; 2nd Place John Carroll. Flight 2 1st Place Joe Spaziano; 2nd Place Dick Holgate. Flight 3 1st Place Jim Lahti; 2nd Place Vince Pirone. Flight 4 1st Place Lee Johnson; 2nd Place Norm Cochran. 3/5: Four Man Team – 2 Best Ball: Flight 1 Tie 1st Place J i m McClafferty, Fred Held, Joe Spaziano, Jim Lahti and Bill Fitzhugh, Bill Meier, George Fenwick, Marvin Barnes -28. Flight 2 1st Place Will Kuxhousen, Mike Sekol, Ron Kunze, Neal Spontak -24; 2nd Place Duke Martin, Bob Trombetta, Sammy Samuelson, Marty Dain -21. 3/12: Four Man Team –1 BB Odd – 2 BB Even: Flight 1 1st Place Jim McClafferty, Joe Spaziano, George Krauss -26; Tie 2 nd Place Butch Gadd, Bob Ewing, Al Laforet, Marvin Barnes and Bill Fitzhugh, George Fenwick, Al Schickedanz, Vince Pirone -20. Flight 2 1st Place Will Kuxhousen, Paul Hunt, Marty Dain, Neal Spontak -28; 2nd Place Fred Mayes, Ron Kunze, Dave hoffman, Lee Johnson -27.
Renaissance Prize Fund 2/24&25:Club Championship: Men’s Blue Tees 1st Place Championship Flight Greg Herr. Men’s White Tees 1st place winners: Flight 1 Jim Scinta. Flight 2 Dan Widener. Flight 3 Bill Quinlan. Flight 4 Ed Barnes. Flight 5 Bob Anderson. Flight 6 Dennis Cutler. Men’s Green Tees 1st Place winners: Flight 1 Jerry Brynn. Flight 2 John Skinner. Flight 3 Vlad Michna. Ladies’ Green Tees: 1 st Place Championship Flight Louise Caulfield. Ladies’ Red Tees winners Flight 1 Kiyoko Ashendorf. Flight 2 Ruth Kramer. Flight 3 In-Sook Kim. Flight 4 Stacia Connors 3/10: 1st place winners: Flight 1 Ron Bartlett/Bob Lentz/Barry Cochran/ Dennis Cutler. Flight 2 Ken Friesz/ Greg Herr/Bill Collins/Robert Lowell. Flight 3 Jack Reilly/Jim Warchol/Bob Rose/Bill Quinlan. Flight 4 Jerry Gibson/Karen Gibson/ Ilene Hemingway/Gene Hemingway. Flight 5 Herman Weston/Dan Widener/Chuck Roth/Angelo Farina. Flight 6 Dick Ducharme/ Patti Ducharme/Greg McKeown/ Faye McKown. Flight 7 Dave Bartku/ Bob Noelte/Frank Zahrobsky/Artie Sprowl (tie) Deloris Durm/Mary Ann Harmon/Gloria Rice/Cheryl Cutler. Flight 8 Sue Yoo/Jim Yoo/Star Glock/Jim Glock (tie) John Falco/ Kay Falco/Jim Mavel/Rita Mavel.
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2/25: Ladies Match Play: 1st Place Flight 1- Judie Schafers. 1st Place st 2/17: Individual Low Net (1 place Flight 2-Fern Duval. 1st Place Flight winners): Flight 1 Chuck Kim. Flight 3- Isabelle Salisbury. 1st Place Flight 2 Sam Pir-Mohamed. Flight 3 Dave 4- Karen Tomle. Birkett. Flight 4 Vlad Michna. Flight 5 Larry Kintz. 3/4: Even Steven: 1st Place Flight 1Betty Hill. 1st Place Flight 2- Shirley 3/3: Team Quota: 1 st Place Ken Vilinsky. D e r agon / Te r r y C ol l om / D ave Bartku/Jim Murphy. 3/11: 1 Best Ball (1st place winners): Flight1- Liz Lewis & Linda Belanger. Ladies Flight 2- Pat Eytcheson & Helen st 2/18: Individual Low Net (1 place Adams. Flight 3- Sue Barker & Karen winners): Flight 1 Nancy Birkett. Tomle. Flight 4- Jan Thumberg & Flight 2 Kathleen Records. Flight 3 Linda Suh. Sue Auger. Flight 4 Carol Raymond. Ladies 9 Hole 3/4: 2 Best Balls of 4: 1st Place Joann 2/18 : 2 Best Balls: 1st Place Judy Beattie/Karen Goldwater/Rosie Huss, barb Miller, Elsie Mergesky, Kintz/Connie Murray. Ann Clark. st 3/11: 3-2-3: 1 Place Marcia Karp/ 3/4: 1 Best Ball: T-1st Place Judy Huss, Deloris Durm/Adele Quinlan. Darlene Gray, Judi Gannon, Nancy Wason. Couples par 5’s, 2 BB on 2/28: Scramble: 1st Place Flight 1 3/11: 1 BB on st Kathy Hannell/Pat Hannell. 1st Place 3’s and 4’s: 1 Place Barb Miller, Nancy Wason, Darlene Gray, Alice Flight 2 Jan Bartku/Dave Bartku. Deschryver. Scepter Scepter Club Event Men 3/14: Couples Club Championship (1st place winners): Flight 1 John 2/26: Low Gross/Low Net: 1st Place Dowd & Carolyn Avrett. Flight 2 Gross Flight 1 Ray Parisen; 1st Place Dick & Jean Jackson. Flight 3 Don Net Flight 1 Brian Adams. 1st Place Freed & Betty Thurston. Flight 4 Ray Gross Flight 2 Gary Hookstra; 1st & Ann Parisen. Flight 5 John Scoff Place Net Flight 2 John Lyons. 1st & Diane Grossheim. Flight 6 Joel & Place Gross Flight 3 Bob Murman; Cathy Marquis. 1st Place Net Flight 3 Tom Costello, Monroe Hatch. 1st Place Gross Flight 4 Rick Nowak; 1st Place Net Flight 4 Joel Marquis. 1st Place Gross Flight 5 Dave Norquist; 1st Place Net Flight 5 Ian Gordon. 1st Place Gross Flight 6 Vince Sortino; 1st Place Net Flight 6 Mike Noone. 3/5: Scramble: 1st Place Flight 1 Bob Sanicola,John Scoff, Ken Scoff. 3/12: 2 Best Balls: 1st Place Flight 1 Luc Ladouceur, John Scoff. 1 st Place Flight 2 Jerry Cluthe, James Parkinson, Tom Giddings. 1st Place Flight 3 Vince Sortino & Roger Potratz. Ladies 18 holes 2/18: 2 Best balls: 1st Place Flight 1 Betty Hill, Pam Coda, Liz Lewis, Betty Thurston.
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Hole-in-One
18 Hole Ladies 2/21:Modified Stapleford: 1st Place Ann Clark +16; Tie 2 nd Place Caroline Schultes and Joy Dunn Bob Hull got a Hole In One on #3 135+13. yard Par 4 at Freedom Fairways! Way to go Bob!! Congratulations!!
L-R Dan Widener, Bill Quinlan, Bob Anderson, Jim Scinta, John Skinner, Kiyoko Ashendorf, Dennis Cutler, In-Sook Kim, Jerry Brynn, Ruth Kramer, Vlad Michna.
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April 2014
Caloosa CC Women
Caloosa Men’s Golf
Table Tennis
February 19: Throw-out (2) Par 5 holes 1Front-1Back: Flt 1 Joyce Stafford 1st score 52; Carmen Fields tie 2nd 57, Cheryl Karpinski 57, Beverly Valentine 57. Flt 2 Lynn Noyes 1st 51; Jeanne Kolls 2nd 52. Flt 3 Jana Roberts 1st 54; Aileen Engel 2nd 58. Flt 4 Judy Chordas 1st 49; Ruth Ann Phelan 2nd 54. Flt 5 Timi Pratt 1st 48; Thelma Bohlmann 2nd 49. February 26: ABCD: Jan Harding 1st place team score 118, Maryanne Starrett, Judy Delaney, Sue Habblett. Ann Bowers tie 2nd 121, Karen Tromblee, Lucille Lanese, Barbara Stebler. Janet Hobbs 121 Joan Giunta, Ellen Offenbach, Linda McDougall. March 5: Low Gross-Low Net: Flt 1 Carol Tubbs low gross score 83; Kathi Nicolay 1st low net 63, Jan Hobbs 2nd low net 68. Flt 2 Mary Chabot tie low gross 87, Judy Walters 87; Anita Chiota low net 64, Lynn Noyes 2nd low net 67. Flt 3Jodie Allison tie Low Gross 95, Aileen Engel 95, Jana Roberts 95; Phyllis Fratzke low net 67. Flt 4Barb Larsen low gross 102; Donna Gardner low net 68. Flt 5Jan Churchill low gross 101; Marion McCoy low net 65, Dee Hanes tie 2nd low net 67. March 12: 18 hole women’s golf league results: 1st Flt. 1st Low Gross 74 Carol Tubbs, Judie Shafer; 1st Low Net 56 Sarah Chambers, Betty Hill; 2nd Low Net 56 Mary Chabot, Karen Goldwater. 2nd Flt.1st Low Gross 84 Carmen Fields, Carolyn Callahan; 1st Low Net 60 Sally Heffernan, Yvonne Hale. 3rd Flt.1st Low Gross 87 Ann Bowers, Susie Zarfos; 1st Low Net 57 Janna Roberts, Mary Ann Smith. 4th Flt. 1st Low Gross 92 Karen Tromblee, Akemi Schindler; 1st Low Net 57 Jan Churchill, Elaine Davis.
2/25/14: Game:Scramble: 1st 59 John Mc Dougall/Max Jessup/ Jim Harkins/Ron Jewell. Putting: David Gordon and Max Jessup 13 points. 2/27/14 Game: 2 Best Balls: 1st -32 John Mc Dougall/Jim Quinn/ Jack Morton; 2nd -27 Dick Lanese/Dan Kelliher/ Bill Lanese Guest. Scores: Bill Lanese Guest 80; John Mc Dougall 83. Birds: Bill Lanese Guest #1; Jose Rodriguez #3; Russ Stutz #4; Jim Sherburne #4; David Domroes #17; Angelo Valdes #17. MARCH 1,2: Match Play: 1st Flight Franks over Nelson 4 and 3; Lanese over Mc Dougall 1 up; Dunchuck Over Laprade 2 up; Jessup over Gordon 4 and 3. 2nd Flight Lang over Johnson 3 and 2; Korn over Harkins 4 and 3; Stabler over Hoffman 4 and 3; Ellingson over Valdes 5 and 4. 3rd Flight; Sherburne over Conley 3 and 1; Ellingson over Valdes 5 and 4; Lickfeldt over Duncanson 5 and 4; Sargent over Rowe 3 and 2. 4th Flight Ventrone over Flora 7 and 6; Reeve Vs Neuenswander; Kohn over De Arment 4 up 2; Quinn over Cleary 6 and 5. 3/4/14: 1st -34 Dick Lanese /Roy Long/Gene Johnson. 2nd -32 John Mc Dougall/Cliff Korn/Bob Brown. Nine Hole Scores: Wally De Arment -5; Bill Neuenswander -2; Chuck Reeve -2. Top Scores: John Mc Dougall 78; Green Tees: Link Duncanson 83; Ex-Red Tees: Bob Cleary 89. “Shot Their Age:” Al Duncanson 88; Roy Long 91. Birds: Al Duncanson #1; Don Tarantino #4, #13; Max Jessup #5; Dick Lanese #8; Roy Long #12; Allen Bell #13; Dave Gordon #13; John Franks #16; John Mc Dougall #18.
TABLE TENNIS MEMBERS TOURNAMENT
Pat Masterson, Dave Bladen, Dunham Swift, Jim McCaw The John Donnelly Table Tennis Club of Sun City Center held an intraclub tournament February 26. Sixteen members took part. There were four teams of four players chosen randomly. Each team played the other three teams. The team with the most wins consisted of Pat Masterson, Dave Bladen, Dunham Swift and Jim McCaw. It was a fun tournament for all. Also on February 20, seven members from the Sun City Center Club played in the Gulf Coast Games in Sarasota. Those participating were: Larry Landers, Dave Bladen, Dale Saraniti, Audry Columbia, Bob Johnson, Jan Cline and Joe Cincotta. Everyone came home with at least one medal. The John Donnelly Table Tennis Club meets in Room 5 at Community Hall at 1910 South Pebble Beach.
Scepter – Caloosa Ladies Golf Home to Home
L-R: Winning teams included Vera Thompson, Sarah Jones-Chambers, Judy Fenwick, Helen Adams, Celeste DeBono, Mary Ann Wellander and Liz Lewis. On a sunny, warm, bright and clear day, February 25, Caloosa Country Club traveled to Scepter Golf Club for a ladies golf home to home 18-hole golf tournament. Four-person teams consisted of two ladies from each course, with a two best ball format. Golfers enjoyed breakfest goodies, followed by golf and a wonderful taco bar luncheon at the Kings Point South Clubhouse. Two teams tied for first, with a winning score of 119. —JUDY FENWICK
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Softball
SPORTS
Senior Softball Tournaments
Lawn Bowling
SCC Lawn Bowling - 2014 Club Champion This year’s club champion Jim Byrne earned this title and his stripes on Wednesday, March 19. The road to the champion title was no easy task; Jim faced stiff competition from a number of excellent players including his win over Joe Mignogna, the 2012 club champion. Just as triumphant as his win was in the men’s division, his final match and win against the women’s 2014 club champion, Diann Thomas, was just as challenging. Diann was no push over; she led Jim in the early stages of the match. However, Jim maintained a steady hand and kept delivering very close shots including two crucial takeout shots to turn the tide in his favor. Jim went on to reach the 21 points needed to claim the club champion title. Because of the significance and honor of winning the women’s and men’s club champion titles included are two photos of our club winners. Ms. Thomas is the women’s title winner shown below right, and our reigning 2014 club champion Jim Byrne is pictured at top right.
Jim Byrne, Club Champion
Diann Thomas
SUNCOASTERS IN BOWLS USA SOUTH EAST OPEN TOURNAMENTS
Every March, the South East Division of Bowls USA (lawn bowling) holds a six-day tournament, alternating between Sun City Center, Sarasota and Clearwater Lawn Bowling Clubs. This year, it has been the turn of Sarasota to host the ladies’ tournaments which comprise singles, pairs and fours, each format played over the course of two days. On the first two days, taking part in the Singles portion of the tournament were Suncoasters Sue Bellerose, Carol Finlayson (a Sun City Center visitor from Midland, Ontario), Sandy Gill, Linda Hawken, Cindy Higgins and Linda McDougall, with Cindy placing second overall. Carol came third, Linda McDougall was runner-up in A Flight and Linda Hawken was Runner Up in C Flight. In the Pairs format, Sue and Sandy were runners-up in the Championship Flight, Cindy and Canadian visitor
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Carol Finlayson came in fourth, Diann Thomas & Corinne Bailiff were winners of D Flight and Linda Hawken and Barb Mignogna were runners-up in D Flight. Teams made up of Chris Heller & Cassie Krowl, Linda McDougall & Carol Fahnestock, and Natalie Lanouette & Gina Saxton also played in the Pairs format. Over the final two days (plus an additional rain day), the Fours format was held and the team of Natalie Lanouette, Gina Saxton, Corry McClellan & Cassie Krowl came top of A Flight. In all, 67 women took part in this tournament, playing in some or all of the events. They traveled to Sarasota from other parts of Florida: Mount Dora, Lakeland, Clearwater and Port Charlotte as well as Sun City Center; from other parts of the country: Pittsburgh, PA and Milwaukee, WI; and from parts of Canada: Bridgetown, Nova Scotia and Midland, Ontario.
Senior Softball … outside of Sun City Center is big business. There are several national, regional and state associations and, of course, many local leagues. Sun City Center resident Gary Nicolay traveled over 13,000 miles 2013 in order to participate in these tournaments. Nicolay played with teams in the major and major-plus divisions of the over 60’s and over 65’s. The Las Vegas SSUSA tournament had over 480 teams participate from around the world. Nicolay’s over 60 team won the major-plus division for the second year in a row. While his over 65 team finished 4th, he traveled to Mesquite, Nevada to win the 60’ American/Canadian Open and then on to St. George, Utah to win the Gold Medal as the #1 major-plus 65’ team in the Huntsman World Senior Games. He also won the MVP & all-tournament team in the last two tournaments with a .875 batting average. Gary made two trips to Myrtle Beach for the ISSA Championship, winning with the 65’ Villages’ Beef O’Bradys team in April and finishing second with the 60’ Cardiac Kids team. He traveled to the SPA tournaments in Montgomery, Alabama with the 60’ Cardiac Kids, winning the tournament, all-tournament honors & MVP with a .940 batting average. He also played in Pensacola, Florida, Marietta, Georgia and Dalton, Georgia. He traveled to Cincinnati to play in a 65 travel league and the Blue Ash, Ohio open league which he won in 1983 and again last year, 30 years apart. The over 65s Florida Thunder won the SSUSA National
Tournament in Ft. Myers and he was all-tournament selection. He played in 12 Florida State tournaments with the 65s Villages’ Beef O’Bradys and they won the 2013 Team of the year award for the second time in a row. In the 2013 Tournament of Champions, SSUSA, Nicolay won the Team MVP with a .850 batting average and the 65’ Championship. This year in the 2014 TOC, he was selected to represent his team in the Wounded-Warrior all-star game. Nicolay was honored to have the opportunity to play in this very emotional game and made friends with Zach, who lost his legs in an IED explosion. Gary was impressed with the courage it took for Zach to rehab himself, emotionally and physically. While the Star Spangled Banner was being played before the game, Nicolay realized he was standing next to the real MVP, a real Hero … Zach.
Gary Nicolay with Zach.
Welcome New Lawn Bowlers
The SCC Lawn Bowling Club welcomes new lawn bowlers to the club. All new members successfully completed their training classes and are ready to enjoy years of fun and exercise. Shown L-R: Carl Zajak, Pat McVitty, Edward Vilinsby, Bob Fladung. More to the front and to the right: Diann Thomas, trainer, Zane Lucas, Janet Lucas and Paul Ward, instructor and president of the lawn bowling club. If you would like to give lawn bowling a try just stop by the greens and ask any member and they will help get you signed up for classes. You do not need to purchase bowls; the club has many sets of bowls to use. Just give lawn bowling a try and let the fun begin.
SNOWBALLS ON THE GREEN?!
Pictured here are some of the Suncoasters before the first day of the Fours competition L-R: Carole Finlayson, Linda McDougall, Natalie Lanouette, Gina Saxton, Cindy Higgins, Barb Mignogna, Carol Fahnestock, Corry McClellan, Cassie Krowl, Pamela Abell & Linda Hawken.
A new and different format of lawn bowling was played at the Sun City Center Lawn Bowling Club recently when Tournament Director Tony Hawken introduced a “Snowball” Tournament. Triples teams play this format with each member of the team playing four ends as first Lead, then four as Vice and, finally four, as Skip of their own team. This unique type of play allows each team member to become familiar with the different positions and is a valuable learning tool for new bowlers and more experienced ones alike. No prizes were awarded – this was simply an introduction to the Snowball. For more information about the SCC Lawn Bowling Club, contact President Paul Ward on 938-4166 or visit its website at www. suncitycenterlawnbowlingclub.com. —Linda Hawken
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Pickleball Club
April 2014
SCC Pickleball Club Ladder Competition As of 3/12/14…minimum of 97 points played
Novice Division Top 10 Players
WEEKLY WINNERS
3/6: Thursday Night League
Ralph Hamp & Darlene Miller Debbie Zieg & Barb Carver Kathy Hayes & Vince Myers Bill Royal & Berto Cruz Larry Troutman & Karen Sellers Kim Roush & Sharon Turner 3/10: Monday Womens’ League Marina Fairfield & Sharon Turner Karen Sellers & Judy Lamb Kathy Hayes & Barb Carver Marie Mulcahy & Judy Shillady 3/10: Monday Night League Mike Carlini & Bill Royal Karen Sellers & Vince Myers Alan Wise & Judy Wise Gary Nicolay & Darlene Miller Kathy Hayes & Bernadette Cole Barb Carver & Sharon Turner
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J. Carroll 143/160 B. Walke 137/173 S. Turner 106/136 L. Raymond 135/173 D. Waronka 109/141 B. Smith 96/130 V. Bratt 118/160 M. Kent 94/129 P. Carroll 89/128 D. Taylor 76/130
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Intermediate Division Top 10 Players 128/129 89/97 133/160 106/129 77/97 102/129 125/160 98/130 100/129 111/160
Advanced Division Top 10 Players 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
G. Nicolay 280/285 M. Schmedlen 138/165 B. Cruz 157/210 L. Klusty 171/225 R. Dudek 123/165 G. Olson 151/210 B. Royal 148/210 D. Miller 180/285 M. Conrad 155/265 J. Blackstone 99/210
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Sandhill Cranes Are Pride and Joy of SCC
MOVIES at the Rollins Theater
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One showing only @ 1 p.m.
The Monday Movies will normally show two movies each month in the Rollins Theater at 1 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays. Dates and times may change as required. Seating is limited to 200 per showing and is reserved for current Sun City Center Community Association members and guests who present an up-to-date member/guest card or yellow ID badge.
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PLEASE STOP HARMING AND KILLING OUR REVERED SANDHILL CRANES Within five days in late January, three Sandhill cranes were reported in dire condition at the far south/ west area of Sun City Center. They were harmed atrociously; one unable to walk, one found dead in the woods and the third killed on Platinum Drive by an auto. At the same time a female resident was almost hit while protecting a crane on the street from a speeding car. The driver didn’t slow down but sped around the person and the bird. Seeing a crane, loved for its grace, beauty and dignity lying with one wing spread across the middle of the street is haunting and won’t fade from one’s memory. When a cruising Security Patrol volunteer found the female crane on Platinum Drive she was still alive, flapping her wing while the excited calls of her life partner
standing by carried a mile. Cranes have no traction on asphalt roads, they can’t run or lift their ten pound bodies to fly quickly away from danger. They are moving on stilt like legs, their knees are modified heels; they actually walk on their toes. In all human cultures that experience the birds, they are regarded with deep respect, love and awe. Our cranes are the pride and joy of our community, they choose to be here with us caring seniors. Why can’t we all be kind to them? Or at least honor their State-designated Threatened Species Protective Provision specified in the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (F.A.C.) under 68A-27.003 rules. Let’s keep our cranes safe. Helplines: Security Patrol : 642-2020 FWC Hotline: (888) 404-3922 —Monika Fogarty
“Nebraska”
114 min.
Rating: R
After receiving a sweepstakes letter in the mail, a cantankerous old alcoholic thinks he’s struck it rich and wrangles his son into taking a road trip across the heartland of America to claim the fortune. Rated R for some language. Genres: Drama Starring: Bruce Dern, Will Forte, Bob Odenkirk, Stacy Keach, June Squibb Language: English Subtitles: English Rated: R Run Time: 1:54
“About Time”
124 min.
Rating: R
Tim Lake (age 21) discovers he can travel in time. The night after New Year party, Tim’s father tells him that he can travel through time. Tim can’t change history, but he can change what happens and has happened in his own life, so he decides to get a girlfriend. Moving from the Cornwall coast to London, Tim finally meets the beautiful but insecure Mary. They fall in love, but through an unfortunate time-travel incident, it’s as if he’s never met her at all. So they meet for the first time againand again. Tim then uses his power to create the perfect romantic proposal, to save his wedding from the worst bestman speeches, to save his best friend from professional disaster and to get his pregnant wife to the hospital in time for the birth of their daughter. But as his unusual life progresses, Tim finds out that his unique gift can’t save him from the sorrows and ups and downs that affect all families, everywhere. Rated R for some language and sexual content. Genres: Drama, Romance Starring: Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams, Bill Nighy, Tom Hollander Language: English Subtitles: English Rating: R Runtime: 2:04
NATURE’S MIRACLE FOR PEOPLE Alzheimer’s!!
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For the past 23 years, I have been marketing Aloe Vera products as a food supplement for people and also for pets. A great deal of health improvements have been noticed, not only in animals, but also in pet owners who consume Ted’s Aloe Vera. What really got me wondering is why are there so many seniors getting the awful disease known as Alzheimer’s? Just recently, there was a study on how the brain cells shrink when we are sleeping. It is during these few hours when we are in our deepest sleep that our immune system cleans out all of the toxic garbage, including a protein known as amyloid. This is what causes damage to the brain cells. Through years of working with the juices of the Aloe-Vera plant and Nopal Cactus, I learned that these juices contain a certain enzyme called “protease.” The job of this enzyme is to remove any surplus of protein throughout the body, including the brain. I cannot make the claim that the enzyme protease will clean out the amyloid protein during sleep, but would it not be worth the few dollars spent on the Aloe/Cactus Juice to try it? My wish is that someday studies will be done to find cures using our own immune systems! Please feel free to call me if you might have some questions or comments.
Purchase Ted’s Aloe Vera at Booth 191 at the Red Barn Market in Bradenton or online at www.TedsAloeVera.com
Young cranes with mother. Photo and composite by Monika Fogarty.
Ted Kassay 1554 Council Drive · Sun City Center, FL
813-634-7294 · aloe4pets@gmail.com
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