Americana Cove

A New Era-

Oct 03, 2001

A PRAYER FOR HEALING
Heavenly Father, we here at Mobel Americana grieve with our entire Nation over the tragedies of September 11. We have been left with a feeling of utter helplessness, and we turn to you, as we always do in our time of need.

Help us in this time of distress, and give us your peace. We pray for all the victims of these terrible acts of terrorism and for their families and friends, as well. We pray for the healing of our Hearts. Let these evil events remind us of our need for you, and may they lead this Country and all of us as individuals to a spiritual renewal and a return to you, our loving God. Our Nation was founded ?“Under God?”, but we have turned away and tried to be self -sufficient. How foolish we have been.

We pray that you give our leaders divine wisdom as they strive to deal with this situation and provide for our national security. Help us to rid the world of evil and lead us to be generous in whatever way we can to help the victims of this disaster.

May this Nation be united in resolve and in purpose to make this world a better place in which to live. God bless us all and keep us in His loving care.
Submitted by Mary Ann Fairlie

WELCOME TO OUR COMMUNITY
BY ROSANN DeCOLA

HUNTER, Walter B.
6843 Mt. Quincy Dr.
Previously Mann Residence)

REGAN, Michael
6808 Mt. Quicky Drive 522-9950
(Moved from 6914 Mt. Orange)
(Previously Tricarico Residence)

RICHERT, Joan M.
153 Americana Ct,
(Previously McConkey Residence)

SUNSHINE REPORT, OCTOBER 2001
By Peggy Hubrich

DEATHS:
Alice Connors


NURSING HOMES:
Jane Bryant Maria Manor
Bob Evans Carrington Place
Erna Wring Carrington Place
Mitzi Delzell Shore Acres
Milton Johnson Shore Acres
Anita Perrault Fountain Senior Properties
Carl Rosenquist Westminster Shores

BIRTHDAYS:
04 Bill Hart
Ed Clifford
Sunny Knutson
Milton Johnson
05 Bill Krich
07 Rene Renaud
Don Delzell
08 Mart Krich
11 Doris Hodge
Irene Racette
Nical Lapointe
14 Phyllis Jackwin
15 Arlene Elwell
21 Vivian Dilday
22 June Best
Bobby Fuchs
23 Ed Higgins
25 Russ Steele
27 Gene Rybka
29 Jim Chase

ANNIVERSARIES:
04 Joan and Jim Mitchell 4 years
08 Gen and Morris VanPatten 62 years
11 Renata and Will Hoess 43 years
Lillian and Don Harris 49 years
12 Ellie and Sil Oliveira 42 years
15 Delores and Rudy Ferrara 52 years
17 June and John Layner 48 years
23 Diana and Ralph Rogers 53 years

Bits and Pieces - from the Editor
If there are potential purchasers turned off by our openness, let me assure them that we have a very nice and well-run park. It is controlled by a very conscientious and hard working Board, and at Board meetings, there is a fairly liberal policy of allowing residents to voice their views. This is a park of very practical and generally pleasant people, with many activities, and it stacks up, in my opinion, to anywhere else that I have lived. Your viewpoints will be listened to, and you will be treated courteously.

In this issue and the next are the general guidelines for submitting entries to the Forecaster. Please save these for future reference. For the most part submissions follow these rules, but there are one or two who need reminding.

As we are starting a new season, please let me know of any changes in club or activity leadership, so I can change the index.

Contact Ruth Brown directly for calendar information at least four days prior to the general deadline, which is usually the 19th So you would contact Ruth by the 1 5th normally. Each month?’s deadlines are printed under notices.

Contact Peggy Hubrich, the Sunshine Lady, with information on birthdays, deaths, anniversaries, nursing home and hospital information etc.
By the way, I have spoken to the Publishers, and they have promised not to move Thanksgiving to Friday.

MAA NEWS FOR OCTOBER Betty Chase, Pres.
MAA Council Meeting is at 10:00am on Tuesday Oct. 2. Anyone is welcome.

MAA Luncheon will be at 12:00 noon on Wednesday Oct. 3. At 11:30 preceding the luncheon there will be a speaker from Medical Doctors To You. She will explain and answer questions about the services they have to offer. After lunch there is free bingo. Everyone in the park is a member of MAA and is invited to attend free of charge!

Tickets have been sold for the annual Oktoberfest, which is to be on Sunday. October 7. The German Band will play from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. Dinner will be at 5:30 pm.

Monday. October 8 tickets will be sold for a Las Dinner scheduled for Saturday, October 20 at 5:30. Please watch the bulletin boards for details.

On Monday October 22, at 9:00am tickets for the Halloween Party will be sold for $6.00. The party is on Halloween Eve, Tuesday October 30. At 6:00pm the parade of costumes will begin with judging at 6:30. Prizes will be awarded for the most original, the funniest, the scariest and the best over all! So get on your thinking cap and join the fun. Every year this gets better and better!! A bountiful buffet will be served after the prizes are given out. Music will be Laity and The Downtowners starting at 7:00pm.

Don?’t forget the Bazaar on November 10. We need everyone?’s help to make this bigger and better than ever. This is where we make the money to support all the programs and all the supplies for your club?’s activities. So, sign up for the committees you can help. There will be a list on the bulletin board. Also you are welcome to come to Needlecraft Club on Thursday mornings at 9:00 am and help with the various craft items.

NOTICES
There is, at the maintenance shed on Mt. Piney Avenue, an air pump, which you may use 24 hours a day to pump up your bicycle tires. Please replace the air hose on the hanger.

Forecaster
All items and other information for the Forecaster may be placed in the box just inside the entry doors to the Atrium. All items to be in BLACK INK. Deadline for November (now 5 pm); for general articles, the 19th of October; for last minute items, the 21st. Please note that the minimum font size is numbers eleven.

The November Bazaar
By Kay Sebek
Jewelry is needed for the bazaar, for selling and for the raffle. Until I return in October please give what you can, you know, all that stuff you never use that sits begging for attention, to Mia Booth. Please!!

Vespers by Rita Lewis
As the new Vespers season approaches, we need to organize our Volunteer Greeters and Ushers for the coming season. Could all those that would like to help, please call me at 527-0693 as soon as possible. Thanks.

Memorial Service
There will be a memorial service in the Atrium on November 8th, 2001 at 2.OOpm for Harold, who passed away earlier this year. Harold was a long time resident of the Park and is missed by his many friends and neighbors.

Free phones for the hard of hearing. ?— Yes, it?’s true. Florida Telecommunications Relay Inc. has specially designed free phones to help you understand clearly your phone messages, without screeching, whistling etc. You can reach F T R I at 1 800 222 3448, or visit them at 83 Street and Park Blvd. in Pinellas Park.

Phone Books ?— Northerns, please pick up your 2001 Verizon phone books in the main hall.

FROM OFFICE:
We have had several calls from residents who have found dog droppings on their lawns. This means people are letting their dogs run at night or they are not picking up droppings.
Please be considerate of your neighbors. Keep your dogs on a lease and pick up after them.

MORE BINGO
By Dorothy Kolb
Beginning on Wednesday, October 17th we will have Bingo starting at 12 noon till 3 p.m. Thereafter, it will be held on the third Wednesday of each month at the same time 12 to 3 p.m., until further notice.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
By Nora Adell Andrews
?“What is more important in a library than anything else?—than everything else?—is the fact that it exists.?” -Archibald Macleish

There is not going to be a Library Club meeting in October this year, but the club would like everyone to look over the many books offered in our library. We have fiction of all types, and nonfiction, such as biographies, memoirs, and much self-help, inspirational readings for everyone?’s taste. There are also puzzles just waiting to be put together.

As a resident of Mobel Americana you are free to choose any books or puzzles, with no checkout, dues, or fines. Many residents donate their books, so many are the latest ones that are on the bestseller list!

Our next meeting will be November 13th, with Jerry Regan presenting some background on the book: Are You Somebody? By Nuala O?’Faolain. We also have a library meeting concerning the running of the library. Rita Lewis is the head librarian. You are most welcome to join us, at 1:00 pm Thursday November 8th


PAR SEEKERS GOLF
By Drew Fairlie
The officers of the Par Seekers for 2001-02 are as follows:
Chairperson Carol Dunn
Vice Chair Mike Regan
Treasurer Roger LaBerge
Secretary Pete Lambert
Activities Mike Regan

The first golf meeting for the season will be November 5 at 10:00 in the Atrium, and meetings are always the first Monday of the Month at 10:00, November through April. We look forward to joining with you there in good fellowship.

Unless there is a change in plans, our club will Tee Off every Thursday at 12:00 (or slightly earlier) at Mainlands Golf Course. Meet at the Mobel Americana Club House at 10:45 for car-pooling and tournament fees ($1 :00). You should sign up to play between Tuesday and the Sunday preceding Thursday of the following week. Reservations must be placed at Mainlands on Monday so the schedule has to be complete by that time. The list of foursomes is posted by Wednesday. Both the sign-up sheet and player schedule are posted on the Par Seekers Bulletin Board which is located on the North wall of the Club house about 30 feet West of the kitchen. Scheduled play begins in November.

Things have been pretty quiet with the Par Seekers from May to October. There are around six of us at Mobel Americana who play once or twice a week through the heat and humidity. We get out early in the dew and try to get around the course before it gets simply too hot! However, in October as people come back and temperatures moderate, the number of informal groups should increase. As far as I know, no scheduling of the Par Seekers for Thursdays at Mainlands will be done before November. Until then, you will be on your own to reserve Tee Times. Enjoy!

Dear Mobel Americana Residents:
By Annette Solomon

The Needlecrafters invite you to rent a table and participate in the MM Annual Bazaar & Craft Fair. Here are the details:

WHAT: MM Annual Bazaar & Craft Fair

WHERE: The Clubhouse

WHEN: Saturday, November 10, 2001 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Are you a woodworker? Do you make shell creations? Do you tole paint? Do you make Christmas ornaments? Etc., etc., etc. If so, we invite you to rent a table for $15.00 (which will go to MM). You may display and sell your handcrafted items, and all the proceeds will be yours to keep!

Please call Annette Solomon for application form and further information at: 727-527-5151 (after October 12, 2001).

If you wish to learn a craft, the Needlecrafters meet on Mondays 6:00-8:00 pm and Thursdays 9:00-11:00 am. All are welcome!

POOL EXERCISE GROUP
By Joan Mitchell
It?’s been a ?“real fun?” summer for the pool group. We have been drawing more participants and have been lunch hopping on a regular basis.

We always car pool, and so far we have been to the Papaya, Mansion By the Bay, Fourth Street Shrimp House and the Columbia at the Pier. After lunch at the Pier, we stayed until 3 p.m. to watch the band and the dancing.

We have received a warm welcome everywhere and have a great time just enjoying each other?’s company.

We will continue to explore different places for lunch, usually on Wednesdays when there is no Old Timers or MAA luncheons scheduled.

Not all of the pool group ?“do lunch?” but we are all getting fit with our pool exercises. Kay Jones is our leader and we meet Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:30 a.m. till 10:15a.m. Come join us

Neighborhood Crime Watch
UPDATE
By Barbara Magada

The first meeting of our new season will be on Friday October 12th. 2001 at 1:30 P.M. in the Clubhouse. Our speaker will be Officer William (Billy) Walker who is our Community Police Officer for District II Area 61 Crime Tract 444. This is the area, which we live in. Refreshments as usual and please bring a friend or a new resident with you.

Coordinators: - Barb Magada, Esther Louzon & Jim Chase

HORSESHOES
By Ginger Phillips

The Horseshoe pits are in good shape and the weather is cooling down, now is the time to start practicing for the winter tournaments.

The meetings will begin in November and will be held on the first Monday of each month, immediately following the Cue club meetings, approximately 11:30 a.m.

The games are open to men and women. Let?’s have a good turnout for this fun sport.

SHUFFLEBOARD NEWS
By Jo Waldron

Is it just wishful thinking, or is there a hint of fall in the air? Many of us are anxious to get started practicing on the new setup we have on the courts.

Our first meeting, and the league games will begin in November. The meeting is on November 3id at 9 a.m. in the Atrium, plan to attend if you are new to shuffling and would like to learn the basics. We have an instructor, Chick Kageyama, who will be here sometime in November, but he has taught most of us and we would be happy to help you get started till he arrives. In fact, many of us will be on the courts practicing this month (October) so if you would like to get started, just ask, most of us are more than happy to help. But I have to warn you.... it?’s addictive, it may take over your life.

If you are an experienced shuffler, all the equipment you need to start playing is in the courtside shed and you are welcome to help yourself.

If you have any questions, please call me, if I can?’t help you, I?’ll find someone who can.
Happy Shuffling

Afternoon Of Bridge
Gerri Bassett
For the month of October we will just play bridge. It will be on the 17th, please be there by 12:30 p.m. so we can start by 12:45 p.m.
Prizes will be given so bring a Dollar, hope to see more of you there. God Bless America!
Gerri Bassett

GARDEN CLUB NEWS
By Shirley LaForce

The Mobel Americana Garden Club meets regularly the second and fourth Tuesdays October through April (unless otherwise noted).

The purpose of the Garden Club is to provide a fellowship of persons interested in gardening and landscaping; and to promote interest in and appreciation for our Florida environment.

All residents of Mobel Americana are welcome to join us. We hope to see you at our meetings.

There will be no October 9th meeting of the Garden Club. On Tuesday, October 23rd, the Club will meet at 9:30 a.m. for coffee and donuts, followed by a short business meeting at 10:00.

Mark Higgins, from ABC Pest Control, will speak on lawn care. All are welcome to attend.

WELCOME BACK LUNCHEON
By Dolores Perry and Diana Rogers

Tuesday, November 13, has been selected as the day for the Garden Club?’s annual Welcome Back Luncheon.

Again this year, the luncheon will be held at the Colonnade Restaurant on Bayshore Blvd. in Tampa. We should all be there by 11:30

Everyone in the Park is invited to attend. A sign-up sheet will be posted on the bulletin board in the Clubhouse. As usual, everyone will make his or her own luncheon selection from the Colonnade menu.

Aerobic Exercise Class
Exercising with Sally will begin Monday, October 15 at 8:15 AM in the Atrium. These 45 minutes of exercise include warm-ups, stretching, aerobics, strength and tone, use of lightweights, and a cool-down time. This exercise experience leaves participants applauding their own efforts as well as the instructor.

An informal group will resume exercising in the Atrium to one of Sally?’s tapes on October on the regular days of Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8:15 AM.

If questions, please call Sharon S. Miller at 527-8150 after September 20th

Thank you?’s
Dear Friends and Neighbors
Thank you so much for caring and for the wonderful going away party.
Will and Renate Hoess.

From Dorothy Love and Family - Dear Mobel Americana Family;
After a long and courageous battle with cancer my beloved husband, James W. Love, passed away on July 23rd
Jim loved Mobel Americana and the many wonderful friends he made over the past fifteen years. Your many flowers, prayers, cards and kind words are greatly appreciated. Jim was a great guy and will be sadly missed by many.

Thank you to all who sent me cards and messages on the recent passing of my close friend Harold Mallory - Esther Louzon

From the Editor ?— Thank you to all the people who deliver the Forecasters and to the Captains who arrange delivery in the north and south parts of the park.
Thanks also to all the readers, those who praise and those who criticize. I take note of all comments, good and bad, and try to accommodate as many as possible. Of course I can?’t please all the people all the time, but it is imperative I take note of all remarks, so as to reflect as much as possible the needs of the residents in producing this publication. Naturally I have to have some independence of action, so just because I don?’t please you one time, does not mean I have ignored your opinions.
And thank you to all the contributors, Dick Nemi for his Board Bits, John Hill for his monthly prayer and Mary Ann Fairlie for the special prayer this month. I can?’t do it without you.

Thank you to Betty and Jim Chase for the great open house they held in August, and to the wonderful Labor Day dinner.

Thank you to all my good friends for their calls, cards, prayers and good deeds during my recent illness. I really appreciated your help. Peggy Hubrich

Potpourri ?— from the Editor?’s desk (additional contributions from Gerri Bassett, Lucy Laberge and Nancy Hubartt)

Thought ?— There is no trick to being a Captain as long as the sea is calm.

Dilbert?’ rules of order ?— On the keyboard of life, always keep one finger on the escape key.

You?’re getting marvelously mature when ?— your idea of a night out is sitting on the patio.

Fun definitions ?— Yawn: An honest expression of opinion.

Remember when ?— (from John Stewart) a quarter was decent allowance.

Translations ?— Take a break honey. Translated; I can?’t hear the game over the vacuum cleaner.

Simple Signs ?— At an optometrist?’s office, ?“if you don?’t see what you?’re looking for, you?’ve come to the right place?”.
Verse ?— by Frank Lee
Had a friend from Waterloo
Kept a tiger in a zoo
Opened the gate, a one, a two
Now he?’s nothing but tiger stew.

So you want to be free
Said the boss to the employee
Well, make with the yak
And you?’ll never come back.

Fine line,
Seek speak,
Bunk, kerplunk

The siren was going as I glanced in the rear view mirror and saw the flashing lights. Pulling over, the policeman approached me and asked if I knew how fast I was going. No, I replied. Over 70 said he. Said I, be careful, I have a loaded gun in the glove compartment, and a dead body in the trunk. The policeman drew his revolver and carefully backed away, while at the same time he called in for backup on his shoulder mike. Soon three more cruisers surrounded my car. The sergeant approached carefully and demanded I get out of the car. Open the trunk said he. Why said I, there is nothing in there, see for yourself as I opened the trunk. He glanced in, the trunk was empty. Open the glove compartment said he, you have a loaded revolver in there. Not me, I replied, as I opened the glove compartment. He glanced in at the empty compartment. I suppose said I, your man will also tell you I?’ve been speeding!
Submitted by Pat Ruedy via Internet

YES, I?’M A SENIOR CITIZEN
I?’m the life of the party... even when it lasts until 8 p.m.
I?’m very good at opening childproof caps with a hammer.
I?’m usually interested in going home before I get to where I am going.
I?’m good on a trip for at least an hour without my beano, aspirin, and antacid
I?’m the first one to find the bathroom wherever I go.
I?’m awake many hours before my body allows me to get up.
I?’m smiling all the time because I can?’t hear a word you?’re saying.
I?’m very good at telling stories over and over and over.
I?’m aware that other people?’s grandchildren are not as bright as mine.
I?’m so cared for: long term care, eye care, and private care, dental care
I?’m not grouchy; I just don?’t like traffic, waiting, crowds, children, and politicians
I?’m sure everything I can?’t find is in a secure place.
I?’m wrinkled, saggy, lumpy, and that?’s just my left leg.
I?’m having trouble remembering simple words like
I?’m realizing that aging is not for sissies....
I?’m anti-everything now: anti-fat, anti-smoke, anti-noise, anti-inflammatory
I?’m walking more (to the bathroom) and enjoying it less.
I?’m going to reveal what goes on behind closed doors absolutely nothing!
I?’m sure they are making adults much younger these days.
I?’m in the initial stage of my golden years: SS, CD?’s, IRA?’S, and AARP
I?’m wondering, if you?’re only as old as you feel, how could I be alive at 150???
I?’m supporting all movements now... .By eating bran, prunes, and raisins.

Duplicate Bridge
Gerri Bassett

Howell Movement
Sunday August 26, 2001
1. Tie
Lucy & Roger LaBerge
Gerri & John Bassett

Sunday Sept. 2, 2001
1. Gerri & John Bassett
2. Lucy & Roger LaBerge

Sunday Sept. 9, 2001
1. Maretta Dimke & Elizabeth Copeland
2. Lucy & Roger LaBerge

Sunday Sept. 16,200 1
1. MaryAnn Hill & Tex Batchelder
2. Tie
Lucy & Roger LaBerge
Maretta Dimke & Elizabeth Copeland

No Duplicate on October 7th, Oktoberfest that Sunday, hope to see you all the following Sunday.
God Bless America!

WOMENS ANTI-STRESS DIET
Submitted by Esther Louzon
This is a specially formulated diet designed to help women cope with the stress that builds up during the day.

BREAKFAST:
1 Grapefruit
1 Slice whole-wheat toast
1-cup skim milk

LUNCH:
Small portion lean, steamed chicken with
1 cup of spinach
1-cup herbal tea
1 Hershey kiss

AFTERNOON TEA:
The rest of the Kisses in the bag
1 tub of Hagen Das Ice Cream with Choc-chip topping

DINNER:
4 Bottles of wine (red or white)
2 loaves garlic bread
1 family size Supreme Pizza
3 Snickers Bars

LATE NIGHT SNACK:
Whole frozen Sarah Lee cheesecake (eaten directly from the freezer)

DIET RULES:
1. If no one sees you eat something, it has no calories.
2. When drinking a diet coke with a chocolate bar, the diet coke cancels out the sugar in the chocolate bar.
3. When you eat with someone else, calories don?’t count if you do not eat more than they do.
4. Food used for medical purposes does not count (i.e. hot chocolate, toast, cheesecake and vodka).
5If you fatten up the people around you, you will look thinner.
6. Movie Theater related foods have a zero calorie count, as they are part of the entertainment package and not counted as food intake. This includes popcorn, Snow Caps and ice cream.
7. Cookie pieces have no calories because breaking the cookies up causes calorie leakage.
8. Foods licked from spoons and forks have no fat if you are in the process of cooking something.
9. Anything eaten while standing has no calories due to gravity and the density of the calorie mass.
10. Food consumed from someone else?’s plate has no fat as it rightfully belongs to the other person and will cling to his/her plate.

And remember: STRESSED SPELLED BACKWARDS IS ?“DESSERTS?”

From The Editor
Guidelines and Instructions for Forecaster Contributions

Please follow the instructions shown here for items to be published in the Forecaster. These instructions will be updated periodically as the need arises. Content guidelines will be in the November issue. The publisher has stated that they will no longer accept odd size type, such as the tiny type some of you are using, for the items you submit, nor will they accept different size type on the same page. All submissions must be on full size 8 1/2 by 11 paper.
Nothing else but the item for publication can be on the submission page ?— no instructions, no comments, absolutely nothing.

The items you want published are now read by computer, which must handle material of a standard size and form, so we must give the publisher material in this format. Clarity is also important so those of you, whose typewriter ribbons have seen better days, please take note.

If using a computer, copy must be at least 11-point type and at least one and a half spaced. With a typewriter double spacing is required. This means a blank line between lines of type. If you don?’t have a typewriter, try to find someone who can do it for you. However if your item is about an upcoming event, short and to the point, or is simply a calendar of events, and you can?’t find someone to type it, submit it and I?’ll see what I can do (don?’t try this too often). But please note articles of general interest must meet the guidelines.

Next month I?’ll give you the guidelines on what type of items, articles etc. may be submitted for publication. I will also require your address and phone number if you are not listed in the Park phone book so I can contact you if necessary. If you have an unpublished phone number please say so. Additionally articles on upcoming events must be restricted to the following month, but may include the first fifteen days of the following month. For example, your December item may include events up to January15th, and similar for other months. Submission dates in the future are as follows;
a) For items of a general nature, the 19th of each month,

b) For birthdays, anniversaries etc. 19th,

c) For last minute items which include details of events, the 21st,

d) Calendar of events, the 19th~

e) Any item which may be controversial in nature, e.g., opinions on park activities must be submitted by the14th ?— no exceptions. This will give me time to review with the writer and obtain a rebuttal for publication in the same issue.

Now for the bad news, the deadlines for the December 2001 and January 2002 issues will be the 14th of the preceding month.

Items for the calendar are to be submitted to Ruth Brown at least four days prior to the earliest deadline date for items.
And if you?’re a Canadian, have a happy Thanksgiving.

Black September 1972, Blacker September 2001
By John Bassett, Editor

I had written an explanation of three events surrounding the September Forecaster. This is now the week of September 11th and I feel, considering the events of that day, that any differences of opinion we have, are just a few grains of sand, of no importance whatsoever.

It was in September 1972 at the Olympic games in Munich, Germany, that a band of terrorists killed eleven Israeli athletes. We know what happened this September. An even more horrible and unbelievable example of what unfettered hatred can do. I remind you of this, not because of the timing, or of another example of terrorism, but to remind you that terrorism has been around far too long, unchecked and unchained. In fact, you can go back to 1914, when an assassination started a world war.

I have read letters to the Times saying we should look at the causes of this hatred, meet them halfway or turn the other cheek and offer aid and comfort to our enemies. Then this type of tragedy will go away. This writers are either na?¯ve or have forgotten history. It was not so long ago, in the last century, when a madman named Hitler came to power and waged state supported international terrorism. He almost took over the world. And why? Because appeasement was thought to be the answer. With every act of his aggression, the world backed off. How wrong it was, and how soon the world found out.

Evil can only be removed by a more powerful force for good, no matter how unpalatable this might be to some. I cannot over emphasize, that you CANNOT DEAL RATIONNALY WITH AN IRRATIONAL PERSON, or groups of people. It is impossible.

The President has opted for the only possible course and we must all stand with him.

I am grateful that we live in a great country, that we have enough of everything, food, shelter, clothing, friends and relatives. I give thanks that when differences of opinion occur, that we use words, not violence. Words are the right way, the only civilized way. Let us pray that we continue in this way. Let us also pray for the victims of this terrible outrage.

I leave you with the following;
Weathering The Storm
We hear the noise, the crash, the roar,
And we are on that raging shore,
But then, whence comes the calm once more,
We kneel and grieve, and kneel and pray
For there will be a brighter day,
And we?’ll again, go on our way.
GOD, BLESS AMERICA, and GOD BLESS THE WORLD.

Newspapers and Magazine Recycling

All newspapers are to be placed in the newspaper bins. Please do not put brown paper or plastic bags in the newspaper bins. The bins are only for newspapers.

A magazine bin is located at the storage compound on Americana Drive. Please take all your magazines to this bin.

Aluminum Cans and Scrap Metal
Please put these out on Tuesdays only or take to one of the Old-timers Aluminum sheds. Do not put in the garbage compactor. It is for household garbage only.

Yard Brush and Tree Trimmings
Place all yard brush and tree trimmings at the side of the road separate from the garbage and it will be picked up. Do not put it with the regular garbage. This only increases the amount we must pay to have hauled away.

Help the Boy Scouts - There is a shed at the Americana Drive compound where you can place your old phone books. By keeping as mud, as possible of all these materials out of the garbage we save on garbage hauling costs as well as generating some funds, not only for us, but for the Scouts as well.
Bertram Zanaglio, MAROA Board member.

FOR RESERVATIONS CALL PHYLLIS BURG 528-8119 621 MT. NEW CASTLE, ST. PETE.
DAYTRIPS OCTOBER 2001
OCT 1, MON - STERLING CASINO, 5 Hour Gambling Cruise from Cape Canaveral with meal, entertainment & beverage- cocktail service while gambling included . . . $22
OCT 2, TUE - ROCK CRUSHER CANYON Matinee. . $44
OCT 5, FRI - WINTER PARK, a free day with time to br and have lunch on your own. . $24
OCT 11, THU ?— LUNCH BUNCH, Food, Fun & Friendship.
OCT 16, TUE - ?“WHEN RADIO WAS KING?” at The Stage Door:
Dinner Theater in Plant City . . . $50
OCT 19, FRI - IMAX THEATER ?“Cirque du Soleil, Journe?’ Man?” with Lunch. $39
OCT 20, SAT - FISHERMAN?’S VILLAGE ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW Punta Gorda . . . $20
OCT 21, SUN - HOMASSASSA SPRINGS NATURE WORLD with meal. . $40
OCT 29, MON - WEBSTER FLEA MARKET . . .$19
OCT 31, WED - CHRISTMAS HOUSE in Brooksville with lunch Golden Corral. . $29

NOVEMBER 2001
NOV 1, THU - ?“THE CIVIL WAR?” at he Broadway Palm Dinner Theater, matinee...$53
NOV 8, THU - LUNCH BUNCH, Food, Fun & Friendship...$TB
NOV 12, MON - CYPRESS GARDENS MUM FESTIVAL...$47
NOV 17, SAT - ?“WEBB?’S CITY?” matinee and meal at the
Mahaffey Theater...$48
NOV 26, MON - SEEING EYE DOG SCHOOL in BRADENTON with lunch at Miller?’s...$34
NOV 27, TUE - BOK TOWER TOUR with TOUR OF PINEWOOD ESTATE decorated for Christmas W/ meal...$42
NOV 28, WED - SHOPPING WITH GAIL at the NEW
International Plaza Mall in Tampa, near TIA...$16
NOV 30, FRI - CHRISTMAS MYSTERY TOUR at Night with
Meal...$42