Rally Around the Ole Recreational VehicleIn the spring a trailer-owner's fancy surely turns to

thoughts of travel. Will it be north, south, east or westernU.S.A., orwill it be Mexico, Canada, Alaska, England orAfrica?

Just what is a Recreational Vehicle? To us, it is abeautiful, completely furnished home away from home.It offers twin or double beds, kitchen with range andoven, (some with micro-wave oven) refrigerator withfreezer, hot and cold water, an attractive entertainmentcenter and, happily for all, a complete bathroom. It's avehicle with air-conditioning, stereo, TV, CB radioscompactly organized for week-end trips or tours that lastfor months.

There are many Recreational Vehicle organizationsthroughout the country, but the Wally Byram CaravanClub International is the largest trailer organization inthe world. It is made up of members who own the samemake of travel trailer - Airstream. The group iscomposed of 25,000 trailer families in the U.S.A.,Mexico and Canada. This number is divided into 162Units or Chapters. In Florida there are 9 Units.

Each year an International Rally has been held insome interesting locale in the United States or Canadasince 1958. Last summer 4492 Airstream trailers met inLouisville, Kentucky. This summer we shall meet at the

University of Montana in Bozeman for eight days.Committee members will precede the opening day byone month in orderto set upthe parking, the Post Office,the police and fire departments, water and sewersystems, Teen Queen contest and parade, and plans forbusiness and programs.

Entertainment in former years has included AnitaBryant, many of Lawrence Welk's group, the Murkfamily, Norman Vincent Peale, Paul Harvey and manyTVcelebrities. Freddy Martin, Pat Buttrom, Eddie Dean andJana-Lou will entertain us. This summer at Bozeman.The rally will be an "Old Home Week" when we becomere-acquainted with the friends we have made as 'we,traveled the continent.

Rallies are scheduled short-term gatherings ofAirstreamers. Caravans are the well-planned, carefullyled groups of trailers all with the same desire to travel thesame route under capable leadership. The trips may takefrom three weeks up to 14 months as in the 'Round-theWorld' and African tours. These conducted Caravansopen the doors of a new world of travel and spreadgoodwill and fellowship throughout the world.

The following Hawthornites have or have hadAirstream experiences (there may be others): Buffmires,Chandlers, M. Cove, D. Davises, P. Jupin, G.Macintyre, Magurns, Masons, Mernitzes, Newmans,

dIl'!!!!!------:::::::::==~=_-_O'Bergs, Schaals and Stones.

-Wallace & Hazel Buffmire

Dr. K's Korner

Some thoughts about tomorrow ... meaning, really,about our evolving Hawthorne program ... weretriggered by a review of a new book, I Never ToldAnybody_ The author, Kenneth Koch, is a strangerto me;the reviewer, Alex Comfort is not. I have met Dr.Comfort at several gerontological meetings and havelistened to him many times. He is one of the most renownleaders in the field of gerontology: a biologist whosecuriosity about the aging process knows no bounds. Hisnew book, A Good Age, shall be my vacation reading thissummer.

I Never Told Anybody is appropriate for us because itis so germane to our new activity, The Manuscript Club.It is true, of course, that the club will concentrate on theessay, at least in the beginning. What is significant,however, is that writing provides a great way for peopleto express their thoughts, be they memories, hopes orplans for the future. Writing is one more Hawthorneactivity which involves people in experiences which arepersonally satisfying and which contribute to ambienceof our community. Much of what we write now will beread for years to come by people who seek tounderstand us living dynamic lives in the years ofretirement.

There is another activity that excites me because ofthe pleasure it gives to the participants and thecontribution it makes to the understanding of ourselvesas people who have worked most of our lives and noware finding a new life in retirement. Another mode ofexpression is sometimes called "Oral History." I prefer tothink of it as the vocal recordings of our life histories.The technique is not really simple ... but it is not toocomplicated either. The only equipment required is atape recorder and a good supply of cassettes. Then onesits down with a pad and pen to write sentences aboutmajor events in your life. Later the minor events can befitted into the plan for telling one's life story. This isfollowed by just talking into the recorder as the wordscome into your mind.

"Who is interested in me?" is a question often askedwhen approached to tell the story of your life. Perhapsthe most importantlistenerwill be the teller of the storyhimself or herself. What is the value of a photo album if itis not to help us relive the joys and sorrow which havemade our life what it is and has been. Other people maynot be interested in these events but "So What?" Theyare the particles of our lives. And so are words, ourwords about ourselves and the people who move aspictures across the screen of time as word pictures flashinto the eyes of our mind.

Let's think about oral history to go along with thewords we write. What a wonderful way to add joy andhappiness to the tomorrows of our lives!

Long Range PlanningOnly three years and nine months ago the first pioneer

residents moved into Hawthorne at Leesburg. In thoseearly days progress was slow and tedious. Today,Hawthorne is a beautiful, well planned, bustlingcommunity of more than 900 homes with more than1,500 residents, and programming has increased farbeyond what could reasonably be anticipated.

More than 60 activities already have been proposedand developed by our residents. To assist with futureprogramming and program requirements a Cabinetposition of Long Range Planning has been established.

Many facets of our operations are already beingstudied. Space for new activities in the clubhouse is at apremium, especially on certain days and at certain"prime time" periods. We are analyzing facilityutilization. Parking is becoming a major concern. We arestudying ways to alleviate the congestion. The bestmode of transportation between homes and theClubhouse for community wide events will be workedout.

Another important "long range" subject which shouldbe of concern to all of us is energy conservation. Part ofour planning program will be to keep informed, and toreport on energy developments as they might affect us.

Conserving Energy!

Working with other Cabinet members and residents,we will be exploring also how to be of the best possibleservice to residents who are ill, hospitalized orincapacitated.

As Hawthorne grows, programs will grow, and theneed for coordination will become increasinglynecessary and important. Long Range Planning has theresponsibility to see that provision is made for allresidents who desire to participate in those programs.

-Carl T. Curtis, ChairmanLong Range Planning

The Fourth "4th" at HawthorneOur gala fourth "Fourth" at Hawthorne, pre-planned

by Bob Syster and Bob Winther, begins at 8 a.m., onMonday, July 4th, under the leadership of Alice Clineand Clarence Stetser, a patriotic beginning is plannedfor that hour at the flag pole. Then comes a day offun!

The parade of decorated bikes begins at theClubhouse, and follows a winding route through theadjacent area. Golfers may head for our putting courseor try barnyard golf with horseshoes, while shuffleboardcontests are ready for adults and for children. Indoors,fun billiards or a spelling bee might lure you. Last July,the spell-down was lengthy, so excellent were theentrants.

Remember the relay races, softball tosses, and shoescrambles of your youth? Try them on the Marina lawn.You may be surprised at the female skill in nail driving!Beware the accuracy of the rolling pin throw, too.

Head poolside at 11:30 for hot dogs, watermelon, beerand soft drinks before the 1 p.m. archery contest foradults and golf putting contest for children.

Try some of the 10¢ ice cream bars before you go tothe soft ball game as a spectator or participant. But don'tdelay getting back to poolside by 3 p.m. to watch theparade of bathing beauties competing in "The OldestSuit," "The Funniest Suit," and "The Most Original Suit"contests. A candle relay will follow. Not to be outdone,the men will compete in an inner tube race and awatermelon race.

Our efficient committee has planned an afternoon ofindoor fun in case - but no, I won't mention that!

All can enjoy a dip or a recess before the 5 p.m. or6:30p.m. dinner. What a typical 4th menu - chicken (all youcan eat) baked beans, rolls, cole slaw and pudding! Youwill enjoy the musical interlude between the two dinnerseatings.

Again, a patriotic note is sounded at 8:15 p.m. withEvening Colors and a solo. Then, back inside theClubhouse for an evening of dancing or a game of cardsas a perfect ending to a friendly celebration of ourcountry's 201st birthday. In addition, if your energyholds out, you may indulge in a night-time dip in the poolat 11 p.m.

-Myrtis Maharay

Penn Notes StaffEditor Helen M. GardnerAssociate Editor Dr. Earl KauffmanPhotographers John Tienken, Paul DillonStaff: Joseph Feol, Clifford Hollister

Madolyn Horstman, Clem Kirchgeorg, MyrtisMaharay, George McDermid, Nick Nickerson,Mary Smith, Dewhirst Wade.

11:30 Nail Driving Contest Flag Pole Area11:30 Catered Picnic Luncheon PoolsideP.M.1:00 Archery Contest, Adults Archery Range

Putting Contest,Children Golf Course

2:00 Ice Cream BarsFor Sale, 10¢Soft Ball Game

3:00 Bathing SuitContest, Women

3:30 Candle RelayRace, Women

3:45 Innertube race,' Men4:15 Watermelon Race, Men4:30 Splash-in, or Recess5:00 Catered dinner,

Group I5:30 Musical Interlude6:30 Catered dinner,

Group II8:15 Evening colors9:00 Dancing or cards

11:00 Nightcap D pAll DayGuessing Contest

Prizes for each event2:00 In Case of Rain

JULY1-3FISHING DERBY

JULY 4

TIME EVENT

A.M.8:00 Morning Colors

Invocation8:45 Bike parade (and

trikes)9:15-

11:30 Golf CompetitionBarnyard GolfFun BilliardsTurkey Shoot, AdultsTurkey Shoot, Child.

10:00 Spelling Bee10:15 Balloon Targets

(darts) Children10:30-11:30 Shoe Scramble

Egg TossEgg and Spoon RelayRolling Pin ThrowSoft Ball Toss

10:30-

Fun with Music,Pinochle, Chess, Bridge,Cribbage, etc.

PLACE

Flag Pole

Front of Clubhouse

Golf CourseHorseshoe PitsBilliard RoomShuffleboard CourtsShuffleboard CourtsGreat Hall

Archery Range

Marina LawnMarina LawnMarina LawnMarina LawnMarina Lawn

Look for VendorsMarina Lawn

Pools ide

PoolsidePool idePools idePool or home

Great HallGreat Hall

Great HallFlag PoleClubhousePool

Great HallClubhouse

Let's Stop Washing Away Our River BanksThis has to do with the care of our waterways, with

special reference to our own Palatlakaha River, or "Let'sstop washing away our river banks."

Repeated washing of waves made by passing boatscauses erosion of the banks.

Evidence of such erosion can be clearly seen whentraveling up and down the Palatlakaha River. The riverwas dredged some years ago. Already there are manysigns of bank erosion. Toppled bushes lying in thewater, once upright until the wave action underminedthe root system and caused to lean and finally fall intothe river. In other areas where the banks are bare ofshrubbery, the sand banks are crumbling with thesteady erosive action. Examination of the banks showthem to be sliding into the river. River banks lined withlawns are already showing signs of undercuttingerosion, with the banks sliding into the river. This causesa narrowing of the river. Sooner or later our river couldbecome a narrow creek.

The U.S. Corp. of Engineers does not move withlightening rapidity, and it may be many years before arepeat dredging is done.

Posted conspicuously at strategic points between themouth of the river, at the Hawthorne Marina, and up tothe lock, are signs setting the allowable speed of boats at5 miles per hour. The purpose of these signs was as asafety measure for boats and their occupants.

Plan NowTravel Later

Hawthorne's Travel Club is coming to the rescue ofthose who in the past, have been frustrated byconflicting trips. With the help of an additional travelagency, the Club is trying to develop a long rangeschedule of travel opportunities.

If you have ever made plans far in advance only todiscover that a trip to Las Vegas, New Orleans, or aGrapefruit League Ball Game has been scheduled at thesame time, you have an idea of the Travel Clubs goals;long range planning. Perhaps this in-advancescheduling can be published on a periodic basis to helpyou plan your vacation trips.

In the planning stages are professionally-escortedtrips such as a Caribbean cruise, trips to Mexico and LasVagas in the fall, and possibly a trip to Spain. Shortertrips to nearby places such as Busch Gardens, are alsounder consideration.

The Travel Club asks that you sign up only for a tripwhich you fully intend to take, and that you don'tconfuse the Travel Club with the DinnerTheatre Group.

-George McDermid

Unfortunately 5 miles per hour speed with a small boatcreates a greater wave action than higher or lowerspeeds. In the best interests of our river, it would seem a"No Wake" policy would be more effective in saving ourshorelines. It is at ti mes irksome to pi lot a boat at "NoWake" speed, but that is best for all concerned.

Let's conserve what we have, and travel at "No Wake"speeds on our river.

-Clemens Kirchgeorg

Erosion along the banks of the Palatlakaha River.

You Are 21!Do you remember the few short years ago when your

parents wouldn't allow you to go on that week-endcamping trip? - Or wouldn't let you borrow Dad's newcar after you had managed a date with the most populargirl in school? - Or "grounded" you for some lack ofjudgment in behavior? Remember-you said, "Wait 'tillI'm 21! I'll do the things I want to do!"

After you had completed your education, and yourswas the world to conquer, you obtained your first job.With constant demands of the competetive businessarena, you could never quite find time for the manythings you really wanted to do. You made adjustmentafter adjustment, for you realized you could notcompromise with the absolute need to meet theobjectives you had established.

Success is measured in innumerable ways and altho'you may not have accomplished the many things you feltyou must, you are a success for now you have retired.You have received your gold watch. Once more youmust adjust, and this is the finest adjustment of your life,for you have conquered your world - no more timeschedules - no more competition - no more pep talks!You have reached your goal of a few short years ago:"Now I'm going to do the things I want to do."

Your years may deny it, but TODAY YOU ARE 21.-By a Hawthorne Resident

Pomp and Circumstance for DancersMay 5th was Graduation Night for 54 happy square

dancers, the largest group so far. They had completed30 lessons under the tutelage of Bob Nuessle and wereto be welcomed as new members in the Circle EightClub. After all were given cleverly worded diplomas, theceremony began.

The officers of the club, each carrying a large whitecandle, formed a square facing the circle of graduates.As Gertrude Muller read the ritual, they lighted them inturn to signify the aims of the club: friendliness, duty,loyalty and fun. When that square was shining, theylighted the tiny taper of their corner who then gave aflame to his or her partner. The Great Hall was aglowwith flickering lights. Dick Parks then deliveredcongratulations and a welcome to Circle Eight Club.

Then the club dancers joined in the fun, and setsnumbered eleven. The brightly colored dresses orbouffant skirts formed a constantly shifting flowergarden of brilliance. Many men wore shirts tocomplement their g·irls' gowns, and the Western ties orbolas ranged from simple ones to those that sparkledwith sequins. In square dancing the men add as muchcolor to the scene as their partners.

Callers have been engaged for Thursday eveningsthroughout the summer, so the fun-and undeniably theexercise-will continue. The interest in learning to danceis constant, so a new class will start in early October. Asign-up sheet is on the Triangle, and already thefeminine dancers exceed the male. The former havehopes that more men will be willing to be partners forthelessons. Try it, fellows, you'll like it!

-Myrtis Maharay

Sacheting up to get their square dancing diplomas ..

Gala Game Day (for a Cause)We at Hawthorne have the benefit of assistance by a

group of competent, dedicated nurses who donate theirtime and skill semi-monthly to take blood pressurereadings at the Clubhouse where 78 or 85 people takeadvantage of this service each time it is offered. Somepeople have problems which make it advisable to haveregular check-ups, while others have theirs taken as aroutine matter. As a result of this program several caseshave been discovered which called for immediatemedical attention.

Our "girls" have been dolnq this testing with their ownequipment which was often difficult to use accuratelywhere there was excessive noise and no privacy.

What has all this to do with a Gala Game Day? And justwhat is a Gala Game Day? It is the big event to be heldFriday, June 24, for the benefit of the fund to purchaseblood pressure testing and other needed health careequipment.

Card tables will be set up in the great hall and auxiliaryrooms. Play your favorite game - bridge, pinochle,canasta, mah jong, dominoes, you name it! Not only canyou play the game of your choice, but you will be serveddessert, have a chance to win a table or a door prize, orhold the winning ticket on the raffle.

Where can you get as much for $1.25 and aid a worthycause? We hope that those who are not interested inplaying any of the games will still buy one or more tickets

in support of this project.

Gala Game Day should be one of the Big Fun Days for1977 at Hawthorne. Remember ... Friday, June 24 -1 t04p.m. Tickets $1.25 ... Dessert, Table Prizes, Door Prizesand Raffle.

-Cliff Hollister

••••.~-'j~fMODERN TIMES: Sign in front of a nightclub "Ladiesand Gentlemen are welcome regardless of sex."

ENERGY SOLUTION: They say you can get three moremiles per gallon on those small underpowered carswhen you empty the ash trays.

DEFINITION: Trying to lose weight, asked the friendwho dropped in at lunch time and found the hostess atthe kitchen counter eating only a bowl of cottagecheese. "No, I'm on a low salary diet," was her reply.

Fun and Games ShufflingThe ardent shuffler instantly knows when an active

shuffleboard court is in the vicinity. The hollow clatter ofhard rubber discs impacting on each other is a verydistinctive sound. Come closer and you hear the sizzlingwhisper of cue sticks and discs sliding on the grainyconcrete surface. These sounds stimulate varyingdegrees of emotion, depending on whether you are a fanor a fanatic. Basically a simple game, when played byexperts there are aspects of strategy, finesse, and skill tosatisfy even the most calculating mind.

The simple rules of play can be mastered in minutes,and the physical strength and stamina required isvirtually nil. Men have no real advantage over women.This is anybody's game, and in the retirementcommunities of Florida it is just about everybody'sgame. At Hawthorne we make every effort to see that allcan enjoy it, from the easy-going person looking for anhour or two of relaxation with friends tothe competitoranxious to test his skill against a worthy opponent.

Let's start at the beginning - the beginners classnaturally. No enrollment or fees necessary. Just strollout to the courts some Friday morning and you'll begreeted with a cheery welcoming smile by a competentinstructor, join a group, and get all the help anyonecould ask for.

Next step up the ladder is the Wednesday morningSocial Shuffle where you'll play the game with as muchhilarity as seriousness, meet new friends, and then enjoychit-chat, coffee and cakes in the Clubhouseimmediately afterwards.

Now perhaps you're ready for a little more seriouscompetition - the Red and Black informal tournamentsheld twice a week. No big deal. Simply sign up when youget to the courts, practice a bit, and then draw a tag fromthe old cigar box which will assign you to a court andthree other players with whom you will play three games,changing partners each game. Scores are kept and thetop eight engage in a play-off under semi-formaltournament conditions. You won't win any medals ortrophies, but you could have your moment of glory whenyou are posted as "Champion" along with your partneron the bulletin board.

For many who have other absorbing interests Red andBlack plus occasional games with friends provides allthe enjoyment and relaxation needed to fill out theirlives. It's your choice; make it freely.

However, if you've got the bug, there is plenty ofopportunity for more serious tournament play. Eachyear there are six to eight "internal" tournaments inwhich only Hawthornites participate. Handsometrophies, picture taking, and publicity attend theselarger events and the winners attain status and prestigeas shufflers, for whatever value they place on thesehonors.

In the "Major League" category is intercommunityplay. On a regular basis there are so-called visitations inwhich teams from Hawthorne play teams from othersurrounding communities, sometimes on their courts,sometimes on ours. This friendly rivalry also enablesyou to expand your circle of friends beyond the boundsof Hawthorne.

Going further, Hawthorne is a member of the FloridaShuffleboard Association and, as such, participates in

Sun Bank Shuffleboard Tournament Winners.

County and State-wide Tournaments, sometimes actingas host but always fielding teams to play against the verybest. Next February, Hawthorne will be host to atournament of state-wide importance.

Obviously such a comprehensive program of shufflingis not the result of merely casual interest. This is thework of the Hawthorne Shuffleboard Club-Activity, anintergral part of the Hawthorne Activity Program. Assuch it is your organization and the right to participatecomes with your residency here. Dabble in the sport orplunge right in, but whatever you do have fun. That'swhat we're here for.

As this issue of PENN NOTES gets ready for press, aninternal tournament sponsored by a local merchant iscoming to an end. Just under the Editor's deadline weare pleased to announce that the winners are:

Champions: Ish Crawford and Bruno Marlega

Runners-up: AI Lutzel and Dick Parks

Consolation: John McCauley and Marcie Cockley

Consolation Runners-up: Dave Shatraw and MarionParks.

-Nick Nickerson

Time has shown that the 14 men of the security forceare dedicated to our personal welfare. They are alert andmake quick judgments regardless of the nature ofproblems they may face.

They Give Us Freedom from FearHawthorne is both a community and a way of life, free

of the cares and worries of other times and places. Thelife style here is unique. Our intellectual pursuitstranscend the norm; our arts and crafts are of a highorder; our other diversions are community oriented. Yetour carefree way of life rests upon the integrity anddevotion to duty of a handful of security men.

These men seek to keep us free from the effects ofcrime, of fear that a medical emergency might gountended, or that a fire might occur without response.They stand as a buffer between the community andunprincipled elements from the outside world. In short,they give us freedom from fear. They have demonstrateda continuing concern for our personal welfare.

The neatly uniformed security man can be seen at theentrance gate to the community. He can be seencoursing through the area in a patrol car. He is on thealert for anything which seems out of the ordinary. Hekeeps his eyes on our carports, listens for unusualnoises, and in the course of his rounds checks thewarning lights at the lift stations and the water tower.

These highly visible aspects of his work are but onesegment of his many-faceted talents. Let us take a lookat what makes a security man here.

Our man has been selected because of his goodhealth. He is strong, intelligent, of good moral characterand has leadership abilities. He comes wellrecommended and may have been a fireman, para-medic or a policeman.

He begins training as one of our protectors with a firstaid course consisting of three hours of study andpractice weekly over a three month period. He thenmoves into a second stage of training; firefighting. Thiscalls for six weeks of concentrated study and practicaltraining at the State Fire College at Ocala. His coursecovers general firefighting, hoses, valves, forcible entry,pump operations and firefighting tactics.

In between these routines he will have completed adefensive driver training course for it is essential that hereach the scene of an emergency safely.

Now comes the difficult part; Emergency MedicalTraining. Before our man becomes a full-fledgedsecurity man here he must successfully complete 90hours of classroom study in emergency medicalprocedures at the Vocational Technical Institute atEustis and complete 30 hours of in-hospital emergencytraining under supervision of doctors and nurses.

Now he is ready, that is, almost ready, for he mustlearn to use the resuscitation equipment which is onevery patrol car. As one more filip to his diverse training,he begins to familiarize himself with Hawthorne'scomplex electronic aids and security devices.

Some of our residents owe their lives to these men ofaction. Others have been helped through first aidtreatment of minor cuts and abrasions. All residents owea deep sense of gratitude for the freedom from fearthey've given us in protecting our persons andbelongings.

Hawthorne Security; We Salute You-Joe Feol

Wolf Has New ImageONCE UPON A TIME a little girl called Red Riding

Hood was taking a basket of fruit to her grandmother,who lived alone in a forest cottage.

A wolf lurking nearby wanted the goodies for himselfso he killed and ate the grandmother, dressed in hernightgown and jumped into bed to await the little girl.

He tried to grab her, but she ran screaming from thecottage. A woodcutter heard her cries, rushed to therescue and saved her life by killing the wolf with his axe.The townspeople proclaimed the woodcutter a hero.

BUT at the inquest several facts emerged:(1) The wolf had never been advised of his rights.(2) The woodcutter had made no warning swings

before striking the fatal blow that killed the wolf.(3) The Civil Liberties Union stressed the point that

although the act of eating the grandmother mayhave been in poortaste, the wolf was, after all, only"doing his thing."

(4) The students for a Democratic Society contendedthat the killing of grandma should be regarded asself-defense, since the wolf was trying to makelove, not war.

On the basis of these considerations, the woodcutterwas indicted for aggravated assault with a deadlyweapon. Several nights later his cottage was burned tothe ground. One year from the date of the "incident" atgrandma's, her cottage was made a shrine for the wolfwho had died there.

All the village officials spoke at the dedication, but itwas Red Riding Hood who gave the most touchingtribute. She said that, while she had been selfishlygrateful for the woodcutter's intervention, she realized inretrospect that he had indeed overreacted. As she kneltand placed a wreath in honor of the brave wolf, therewasn't a dry eye in the entire forest.

AnonSubmitted by

-Henry Drane

Rare - Medium - Well DoneTo many, just living at Hawthorne is a picnic, but for

those who like to practice the rites in a more traditionalmanner the conveniences and the idyllic setting are nowavailable. As a matter of fact, they have been for sometime but you folks haveeither been bashful orwaiting forthe official grand opening.

No need to pack everything into the car and drive ahundred miles to find the right spot. Situated on thegrassy banks of Lake Fountain, a short pickle toss east ofthe shuffleboard courts, are four picnic tables, completewith benches, and also four sturdily mounted charcoalgrills. "Suggestions" for their proper use are now beingstudied and edited by the usual committees, but in themeantime there is no bar to using what was put there foryour pleasure. The rules are simple and obvious. Let'skeep it clean, folks. An underground trash receptacle,like that in front of your house (only bigger) is locatedjust back of the whirlpool baths. Use it to dispose of yourtrash and also dead ashes from the grill. Make surethey're dead out.

If the picnic idea catches on there may be some trafficjams, so please check with Jean in the Program Office toreserve the space for the event you have planned.

A few words of warning. Tables and grills are of metaland well grounded. This is no place to be during athunderstorm.

Also be careful with fire. Naturally you'll furnish yourown charcoal and "starter." If the latter is the usualinflammable liquid, NEVER try to add more to thepartially started coals. Manya barbecuer has been badlyburned by the resulting flash-back. The safest starter isan electric heating rod, on sale most everywhere. Thereis a duplex electric outlet at the base of the shuffleboardlight standard nearest the street. You'll need a longextension cord, but it might payoff in safety.

One more tip. Bring extra food. Set a pretty table andget something succulent on the grill and quite a fewfriends may drop by - just to say hello, of course.

P.S. No pickle tossing at the shufflers.-Nick Nickerson

Special Greeting CardDo you know someone about to celebrate a 100th

birthday (or more) or a couple who will soon becelebrating their 50th wedding anniversary? If so, youcan give them a nice surprise by having a specialgreeting card sent directly by the President of the UnitedStates. All you do is contact the Greetings Office, TheWhite House, Washington, D.C. 20500. Be sure toinclude the name and address of the person, the date,and the special occasion being celebrated.

A New "Servant"In the solemn splendor of the Episcopal Cathedral of

St. Luke in Orlando, before a large congregation, JohnStover was ordained to the Sacred Order of Deacons inthe Diocese of Central Florida on Saturday, May 14th, byThe Right Reverend William H. Folwell.

John and his charming wife Dorothy, live at 192AzaleaTrail, and are known to many of us - especially whenhelp of any kind is needed. Serving others, indeed, willbe, as it has been a large part of John's Ministry as a"permanent" or "perpetual" Deacon, assigned by theBishop, to St. James' Episcopal Church, in Leesburg.

According to the Proposed Book of Common Prayer,Deacons are "called to a special ministry of servanthooddirectly under the Bishop ... " to serve all people"particularly the poor, the weak, the sick and the lonely."(P.543)

The word "Deacon" derives from the Greek diakonos,meaning "servant," and the church has had deaconssince New Testament days. In the early church, theyserved the believing community in five major categories:works of charity, administration, pastoral activity,preaching, and liturgy.

A Deacon is an ordained minister, addressed as "TheReverend John Stover" who lives among those served,and serves as a Diocesan Deacon atthe discretion of theBishop. A Deacon must be trained academically, andpass medical, psychological, psychiatric and academicexaminations before being approved for Ordination.

John passed these exams with distinction, and wasgraduated from the "Institute of Christian Studies" of theDiocese of Central Florida. This recent training cappedmany years of service to the Church in othercommunities, as vestryman, church school teacher, andacting superintendent, among many other duties.

John retired from his lifelong career in public relationsto a new career as "The Reverend John Stover." In thisunique transition, he will obey another Prayer Bookinjunction to seek in all things "not his own glory, but theglory of Christ." (p. 543)

-Helen M. Gardner

This DayLook to this dayfor it is lifethe very life or life.In its brief course lie allthe realities and truths of existence;the joy of growththe splendor of actionthe glory of power.For yesterday is but a memoryand tomorrow only a vision.But today well livedmakes every yesterday a memory of happinessand every tomorrow a vision of hope.Look well, therefore, this day.

(An ancient Sanskrit poem)