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By Times Staff Writer
Published September 18, 2005

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

Twenty-four members weighed in at TOPS Chapter FL387, Beverly Hills on Sept. 12. The best loser was Sharon Bergman with a 31/2-pound loss, and the runnerup was Marilyn Miller with a 3-pound loss. Both won charms, as did Cheryl Miller for her first 10-pound loss.

Ann Spaeth, received her numeral "4" for the number of years she has maintained her weight as a Keep Off Pounds Sensibly member. Betty Allan, had three consecutive weight losses.

The best KOPS loser was Irene Koenigbauer with a 2-pound loss. The jackpot of $2.10 and the fruit basket envelope of $3.50 were donated to the State Recognition Day fund. Arlene Josefson won the fruit basket.

The best loser for the month of August was Marilyn Miller with 4-pounds and the runnerup was Cheryl Miller with a 41/2-loss but an absence. The KOPS members with perfect attendance and in leeway are Jackie Dean, Koenigbauer, Sue Regnerus and Helen Wright.

TOPS FL 743 met Sept. 7 at Hernando Civic Center, 3848 Parsons Point Road, Hernando. The August summary report was given by Janet Murray.

The TOPS of the week was Nancy Geden. Keep Off Pounds Sensibly of the week is Helen Merlino.

The TOPS of the month was Judy Simoson and KOPS is Margaret Burke. All received strawberries.

Sandy Jackson gave a program on "Peanuts and Peanut Butter in Perspective."

On Sept. 14, the group began the meeting with the pledge of Allegiance and their rendition of Love Me Tender.

Eleven members attended. The TOPS of the week was Judy Simoson, and the KOPS of the week was Glenn Rhinesmith.

Leader Sylvia Lovelace discussed "How to Reduce Fats." Guests are welcome. Weigh-in is from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m.; meetings begin at 9 a.m. For information, call Sylvia at 637-6553 or Janet at 489-2747.

Don Eastman, member of U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Homosassa Flotilla 15-04, received the vessel examiner certificate at the monthly meeting of the Flotilla on Sept. 6.

This certificate is awarded after the candidate completes a number of weeks of study and successfully passes the final exam. It authorizes the recipient to perform vessel safety inspections, and award the coveted safety decal to the owners of vessels meeting all Coast Guard requirements.

The Auxiliary is very active in assisting the Coast Guard with promoting homeland security, public instruction of safe boating, vessel safety exams, safety patrols on the rivers and coastal waters, search and rescue, law enforcement air patrols and other activities.

Flotilla 15-04 is always looking for dedicated persons with interest in the above endeavors. Anyone interested in joining Homosassa Flotilla 15-04, call Ned Barry at 249-1042, or e-mail nedbarry@tampabay.rr.com

Editor:

The Salvation Army wishes to give special praise to Bob Noyes of Homosassa for his donation of his intricate intarsia ltalian wood carving to the Citrus County Craft Council for the Harvest Moon Craft Show held at the Armory on Sept. 3.

It was Mr. Noyes' and his wife, Evelyn, intent that the proceeds from his wood sculpture be donated to The Salvation Army with a specific request that it be designated for The Salvation Army Katrina Relief Fund. The Citrus County Craft Council proudly presented The Salvation Army with a check in the amount of $500, and we appreciate their efforts in orchestrating this kind deed.

Thank you Mr. Noyes, the Citrus County Craft Council and God Bless all of the amazing people committed to keeping America a land of promise and grace.

Louise Clark, Fund-Raiser, The Salvation Army Advisory Board

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