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Tennis For Fun Program Players Win At Special Olympics
Photo by JUDY MOORE
Members of Tennis for Fun competed at the Special Olympics March 15 at the University of South Florida in Tampa. Front row from left are: Celeste Castleman, Sarah Bowers, Kara Wireman, Kristen Wilkinson, Perin Irani, Jazmine Lopez; middle row, left, are: Taylor Wright, Alexis Councill, Sean Anderson, Ryan Rupp, Ian Hendrickson, Justin Carson, William Grow, Kim McFatter, Mary Slattery; back row, left, are: Guillermo Rivera, Gage Whisenand, Jesse Hutches, Bryan Fisher, John Quinones, Nicholas Hensley and Ryan Fisher.
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Published: June 18, 2008
TAMPA - Twenty-two athletes from the Tennis for Fun program competed March 15 in the regional Special Olympics at the University of South Florida.
Three competed in singles matches; 19 competed in the tennis individual skills competition.
Participants were Riverview residents Ian Hendrickson, Nicholas Hensley, Bryan Fisher and Ryan Fisher; Celeste Castleman of Tampa; Gage Whisenand, Ryan Rupp, Justin Carson, Taylor Wright, Jazmine Lopez, Sarah Bowers, Guillermo Rivera and Kara Wireman of Valrico; Kristen Wilkinson, Alexis Councill, Sean Anderson, William Grow, Jesse Hutches, Kim McFatter, Mary Slattery and Perin Irani of Brandon; and John Quinones of Mulberry.
The 8-year-old, free Tennis for Fun program was founded by Nathan Moore and is directed by his mother, Judy of Brandon. It gives special-needs athletes a chance to learn basic skills and socialize while having fun playing tennis. Volunteers coach and contribute equipment.
The Brandon Sports and Aquatic Center donates court time for the free clinics, which are from 4 to 5 and 5 to 6 p.m. Fridays from November through April.
For information, call Judy Moore at (813) 685-3923 or (813) 417-3751, or go to www.tennisforfun.org.
Kiwanis Club Thanks Local Schools
SUN CITY CENTER - An appreciation luncheon was held by the Kiwanis Club of Sun City Center May 6 at Aston Gardens at the Courtyards.
Seel Lundy, club president, expressed her gratitude to student and faculty representatives of seven area elementary schools - Apollo Beach, Collins, Corr, Cypress Creek, Doby, Ruskin and Wimauma - for support of the Kiwanis K-Kids and Terrific Kids programs.
Eight K-Kids, two principals - Ellen Cyr of Collins and Lisa Jackson of Cypress Creek - and six counselors - Sue Chapin, Val Dickson, Dianne Van Etten, Milady Asbacio, Audra Pennant and Amy Kulwolski - attended the luncheon.
K-Kids is a service organization for elementary school children that encourages them to be "Terrific Kids." "Terrific" stands for thoughtful, enthusiastic, respectful, responsible, inclusive, friendly, inquisitive and capable.
Lundy, who directs the club's youth programs, awarded a certificate of thanks to each school. The schools collected several thousand dollars for cancer research, according to club publicity chairman Joe Nargolwala.
Bob Conigliaro, vice president for community relations for the Caspers Co., which owns 51 Tampa Bay area McDonald's restaurants, was the luncheon's guest speaker and explained that he hires only the best of the best and promotes them if they meet the high standards, said Nargolwala.
"He told the youngsters not to be sidetracked by the bad element in their midst, but to keep their nose to the grindstone."
Marines, Auxiliary Announce Officers
RIVERVIEW - Fifty members and guests attended a luncheon and joint installation of officers of the Riverview Detachment of the Marine Corps League and its auxiliary May 4 at the American Legion Post 148.
Dave Sargant, senior vice commandant of the Department of Florida Marine Corps League, inducted: Jack Skelding, commandant; Dennis Antle, senior vice commandant; Ken Zolna, junior vice commandant; Robert Gramprie, judge advocate; Willie Little Jr., adjutant/paymaster; George McMaster, sergeant-at-arms; and Bobby Elliott, chaplain.
Roslyn Smith, senior vice commandant of the Department of Florida Marine Corps League Auxiliary, and national assistant chaplain Glenda Travis installed: Pat Skelding, president; Mary Zolna, senior vice president; Shanda Antle, junior vice president; Kamela Ryan, judge advocate; Peggy Grant, secretary; Jackie Wyatt, chaplain; Barbara Wolons, color bearer; Cathy Elliott, banner bearer; and Judie White, captain of the guard.
Every honorably discharged or active duty Marine or Navy corpsman who served a tour with the Fleet Marine Force may join the league. Any woman who is related to a member may join the auxiliary.
For information, call Jack or Pat Skelding, (813) 672-1778.
Movies With Meaning Showing 'The Crucible'
SUN CITY CENTER - United Community Church, 1501 La Jolla Ave., invites the public to its free Movies With Meaning series featuring "The Crucible" from 1 to 3 p.m. June 25. Popcorn and lemonade will be provided.
After the movie, viewers may stay and talk about it. One of the church's ministers will facilitate the discussion.
For information, call the church office, (813) 634-1304.
Surfin' Scripture
RUSKIN - There is a free "Beach Party, Surfin' Through the Scriptures" vacation Bible school happening from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday through June 26 at the Ruskin United Methodist Church, 105 Fourth St. N.W., Ruskin.
Children through age 12 are invited.
To help families get their children to VBS without interrupting the dinner hour, supper will be served each night at 5:30 p.m. (class starts at 6), beginning with a potluck supper Sunday. The rest of the week will feature meals such as spaghetti, yellow rice and beans or hot dogs, prepared by chef Renee Gausche.
VBS children and families do not have to eat at the church, but the meal is available if needed. Donations to defray the cost of the suppers will be accepted.
For information, call the church at (813) 645-1241.
Send news and photos of community interest to Barbara Routen at The Tampa Tribune, 505 W. Robertson St., Brandon FL 33511, e-mail neighbors@tampabay
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