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November 2011

Hickory HillsHappenings

06 Mike & Carol Parrillo10 Dan & Loreen Thompson11 Richard & Kathy Jock Jim & Lynn Kellogg16 Charlie & Marsha Matthews20 Hal & Zoeta Keister23 Jim & Lonnie Dwyer25 Jacques & Huguette Charbonneau

01 Martina McCutchen Irene Nolan Larry Woodruff Jim Xenos02 Betty Salter05 Teresa Batey07 Ted Walker09 Mike Parrillo11 Betty Draper14 Douglas Amon 15 Luis Santiago16 David Viens18 Larry Hamiel Cyndy Hittle21 Bill Eade

22 Fran Braiden Nancy Felsman 24 Charlie Chase26 Mark Hermann 27 Stella Bates Anna Nylander

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~ the trouble with stretching the truth is. . . . that it’s apt to snap back! ~

Get WeLL Wishes tO: Freda Bolduc, Rich Brush, John Cometti @ 227 Lamont Ave., Salvoy, NY 13209; Betty & Wally Draper, Roselyn Indick @ 1615 Spring St., Syracuse, NY 13208; Millie King, Virginia LeRoux, Sue Pavlock, Luis Santiago & Lila Vanin.

cONdOLeNces tO:Glenna Ford who husband Francis passed away on September 29th. The Ford’s have lived in Hickory Hills for over 35 years & were previously featured in the Newsletter & FMO magazine

sUMMer LUNcheONs:organized by Deanna Burgess, who did a great job at Miller’s Lakeland Ale House on October 19th. There was some great food & interesting camaraderie enjoyed. This was the last planned luncheon for the summer season. Thanks to all of the residents who joined their friends & neighbors for a good meal & some great conversation! . . . . . . & thank you Deanna for a job well done!

ray OF sUNshiNe: There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board to list residents who are in need of receiving a get well or sympathy card from the Homeowners Association. Please utilize this listing to advise residents of any illnesses or deaths in our community. Bettie McManus is doing a great job in this very important position, so please contact her @ 680-2814 or 1430 Estate Drive when a friend or neighbor needs encouragement with a card. Residents, for cards & correspondence, remember to use the “iN-ParK” mailboxes located in the clubhouse screen room, near the U.S. Mail boxes & check them for your own mail!

NeWsLetter Website avaiLabLe:To view our Newsletter on line go to

www.cmnewsletters.com They will also post other community publications for your review. Thanks to our new publisher, Darin @ Community Media, 941-375-3699 for a great job &

NeiGhbOr tO NeiGhbOr:Joyce amon, 816-5563 operates the “This & That Shop” at the self storage units, 2008 Olive St. @ Plateau Ave. Featured is “something for everyone”, gifts, antiques, collectibles, jewelry & table settings. Open Thursday, Friday & Saturdays form 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Stop & experience shopping pleasure.edd & Jean babbie: 840 Chaparral Dr., 398-4124 or 688-4362, are representing VISALUS, to help you get healthy. Would you like to lose weight? Or just have a lot more energy? Let us show you how! You can also talk to relatives, friends or neighbors about this product & make a profit doing so. Call today for more info!Freda bolduc, 1520 Saddle Tr., 603-9137 does all types of knitting. Stop by to see samples of her lovely work.Wes carter, 1630 Estate Dr.., 413-1643 does interior/exterior painting promptly & @ reasonable prices.James davis, 1531 Estate Dr., 944-4116 minor repairs on mobile homes, cool seal, pressure washing, minor plumbing, mowing & yard work, drywall, floors, AC duct work. Will haul away scrap, yard waste & small electrical appliances. Prompt work & reasonable prices.andy & Goldie dias, 686-9807, 2000 Olive St., @ the self storage have a unit filled with a large variety of items for sale, including bicycles, lawn mowers, cookware, tools, appliances, etc. Open on Thursday, Friday & Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call them for additional information or stop by soon.John draper, 915 Corral Dr., 940-4054, operates Advantage Kare Flooring, Inc. He is a CFI master flooring installer including certified Pergo & Armstrong Hardwood. Also expert installation of wood, laminates, ceramic tile & carpet & also does carpet binding. John is a real professional. Call him today for more info! sandy draper, 915 Corral Dr., 940-4054 , will do housekeeping for Park residents. Moving in, moving back or here full-time, she’ll have your home spic & span and looking good. Call to arrange a day & time!Lonnie dwyer, 1434 Colt Ln., 683-0869 is our Avon Dealer. Catalogs in the Clubhouse screen room or call!tim Greenwood, 747 Corral Dr., 242-0519 for expert computer advice, help & repairs. Prompt reliable service, reasonably priced. Call today to have your computer cleaned up & problems solved!cyndy hittle is selling that great product “Tupperware”!

prompt delivery of our recent October issue! Don’t forget to advise your vendors to inquire about advertising & also referral of other Parks to use this service.


~ “honesty” is the first chapter of the “book of Wisdom”! ~

Call 682-1928 for a catalog or to place an order!Luis santiago, 1429 Colt Ln., 450-7200, your Patriotic handyman. All types of repairs, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, vinyl siding, etc. Notary Public, Paralegal & performs weddings. Have a bicycle that needs a tune up, lawn mower or small engine repair? Luis is your man. Seniors & veterans 15% discount! Mary coney strecha, 1518 Paddock Ln., 850-723-8538 will groom your yard, tackling those nasty & pesky weeds! Her rates are reasonable. Call today to arrange to have your garden & flower beds looking great!Wayne vick, 1515 Paddock Ln, 680-1097 has plants & flowers available for sale throughout the year @ reasonable prices. Stop by, enjoy & choose the color & variety for your garden.have a service? or something you want to share with our residents, contact the editor & add it to this list!

NeWsLetter MONthLy deadLiNe:as you know is the 14th of the previous month, i.e. if you have an article for the December Newsletter, I must have it by November 14th! A reminder, this is the last day I am able to accept input, but please do not wait until then to submit if you have it available earlier. This will give me ample time to put everything together & get it to our Publisher on time. Computer users, email your contributions to me @ [email protected] so that it may be “copied & pasted” to my Microsoft word. I look forward to & appreciate your input, share your experiences & stories with your neighbors, so keep it coming! A special thanks to our Roving Reporter, Elma Johnson for her contributions to our publication. I realize that this early cut-off date can be a problem for you & for me, but remember that we do have a great Newsletter & it is printed at “no cost” to our community. Our new publisher is looking for advertisers to make our publication the best it can be & to keep the cost of its printing to a minimum . . . so mention our Newsletter to anyone that may be interested. Copies are distributed monthly in the Clubhouse screen room, next to the in Park mailboxes. Let’s hear from you & make our publication interesting & informative! Keep the news coming & don’t forget to tell your service vendors about advertising with us by calling Darin @ Community Media @ 941-375-3699 or email [email protected] for information. Looking forward to an even “better” Letter! Carol Harris, Editor

cOFFee hOUr: By: Carol Harriscontinues in the Park every Friday morning @ 9 a.m. Bring your cup, have some hot coffee & a donut & find out what’s new & going on in the community. Hear about all of our activities & volunteer to join in or help out & participate in those you will enjoy. Come early & meet your neighbors. A great big “thank you” to our moderator, Wayne Vick, his sidekick & piano player, Eileen; Lonnie Dwyer in charge of the 50/50; the management for furnishing the donuts; all who have made the coffee & cleaned up afterwards; & all of our residents who supported & contributed, as we’ve had good attendance all summer long! I’ve enjoyed being the “roving microphone” to keep the information flowing!

hi . . . . biNGO FaNs~By: Betty Dalton, Chairman of BingoThe leaves are turning a beautiful color , but will soon be falling with snow behind them. It is time to return to Florida and get back to playing BINGO. I will be returning in early November so we will start BINGO on Tuesday , November 15th at 6:30 pm. I understand that many played this summer and had a great time. We look forward to all of the summer players coming to play with us as well. Any questions about the games we play, we will be more than glad to assist you . Bring your dobbers and some money for cards.

For those who have not played with us in the past the cards cost this price: Admission cards are $2.00 for a 3 card pack or $4.00 for the 6 card pack. There are 18 games played on these cards. Bonanza , 50/50 and Brown Bag games are all $1.00 per 3 card sheet. You can get as many of these as you desire . The more we sell the larger the purse is as all money goes back to the players each week. We only save from the 50/50 to purchase more supplies for each year. We also sell dobbers at $1.00 each.

Food , coffee and soda will be served each week and is only a donation if you wish. Many people graciously


~ Personality has the power to open doors . . . but character keeps them open! ~

OUt OF ParK biNGO: continues on Mondays @ 6:30 p.m. at Beacon Terrace, on Harden Blvd. The American Legion, Winn Dixie Shopping Center, will continue Bingo the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month @ 1 p.m. & also feature “Barnyard Bingo” on Mondays @ 6:30 p.m. Beacon Hill Colony on Beacon Rd., off of Harden Blvd. plays on Tuesdays @ 6:30. Resurrection Church Hall games, old Hwy. #37, has Bingo Thursday evenings @ 6:30 p.m. Georgetown MHP & Meadowbrook MHP usually have their Bingo on Fridays @ 6:30 p.m. (start dates uncertain). Call Carol @ 284-1286 for information & carpooling!

OLd FOLKs:Submitted by Virginia LeRoux Please remember that “old folks” are worth a fortune . . . with “silver” in their hair, “gold” in theirteeth , “stones” in their kidneys & “gas” in their stomachs! I have become a little older since I saw you last & a few changes have come into my life since then. Frankly, I have become quite a frivolous old gal. I am seeing five gentlemen every day. As soon as I wake up, Will Power helps me get out of bed. Then, I go see John. Then Charlie Horse comes along & when he is here, he takes a lot of my time & attention. When he leaves, Arthur Ritis shows up & stays the rest of the day. He doesn’t like to stay in one place very long, so he takes me from joint to joint. After such a busy day, I’m really tired & glad to go to bed with Ben Gay . . . . what a life! P.S. The Preacher came to call the other day. He said at my age I should be thinking about the hereafter. I told him, oh, I do . . . all of the time. No matter where I am, in the parlor, kitchen, in the Florida room or outside, “I ask myself, what am I hereafter?”

eMerGeNcy Or NON-eMerGeNcy POLice caLLs: Please call the Lakeland Police Department @ the non-emergency # 834-6966 rather than 911 when reporting any type of illness or crime. You will receive a faster

street LiGht Or POWer OUt: call for light @ 834-1240 with the pole # & the location address; or power (from a corded land line)834-4248. Or @ www.lakelandelectric.com

cOde eNFOrceMeNt: Call Danny Thompson @ 581-2112 when you see violations in the outside neighborhood on Josephine St. Get the correct address & a detailed description of the problem.

make cookies, fudge and whatever to serve. Twice a year Ray and I provide a Pizza night and whatever we decide for the second night to say thank you to all the players who have supported us all Bingo season. Come join us and have a good night out. We look forward to your coming.!!! See ya there!

response since you are connected directly! Just state immediately whether or not yours is an emergency call! Also, please note our new contact neighborhood Crime Prevention Practitioner, Kim Freeman, direct phone # 834-6986 for any questions or concerns!

A legacy left behind by a departed loved one!Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free.

I'm following the path God has laid you see.I took His hand and when I heard him call,

I turned my back and left it all.I could not stay another day.

To laugh, to love, to work, or play.Tasks left undone must stay that way.

I found that peace at the close of the day.If my parting has left a void,

Then fill it with remembered joys.A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss.Oh yes, these things I too will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow.I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.My life's been full, I savored much.

Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.Perhaps my time seemed all too brief.

Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.Lift up your hearts and peace to thee.

(The above was read after doves were released symbolizing the human spirit, at Bea Reid’s funeral by the “magpies” (her co-workers). Bea was a valued & loved Sheriff’s Dept. employee, murdered by her husband on Sept. 18, 2011, leaving behind two sons, Matt & Dillon. Our sincerest sympathies to their family & friends!


~“tact” is the art of making a point . . . Without making an enemy! ~

red shirt day vs. bLUe shirt day FOr the MiLitaryBy: Carol Harris, EditorPeople in the U.S. show support for the troops in many ways. The yellow ribbon and the stars-and-stripes ribbon are two examples. A new emerging trend is to wear a red shirt---or sometimes a blue shirt---on Friday.

red shirt Friday• Red Shirt Fridays is a nationwide phenomenon in which people don red shirts every Friday to show support for the troops fighting abroad. It is not an organized political association and, despite the color, does not have any associations with the Republican Party. It is a meant to be a way to show support to the nation's troops.

blue Friday• Blue Friday embodies the same principles as Red Shirt Friday. Rather than wearing a red shirt, those wanting to support the nation's troops wear a blue shirt instead. Its purpose is to give people the opportunity to stand tall for the troops. The unofficial alliance also strives to connect donors and organizations to support the military.

confusion• In actuality, there is no real difference between Red Shirt Friday and Blue Friday. Neither side claims association with any one political party. Their sole purpose is to become a prevalent presence, bringing attention to the troops abroad and raising money for them and their families. God bless our troops & America any way you can!

compromiseWear the USA’s colors on Friday or any day . . . . RED . . . . WHITE . . . . . & BLUE ! !

Read more: red shirt day vs. blue shirt day for the Military | ehow.com http://www.ehow.com/facts_7388265_red-blue-shirt-day-military.html#ixzz1ZvfK6Mpo

* * * the above information was found on-line for your review & decision as how to honor our Troops . . . Support them in other ways by donating to organizations sending “care packages” to the armed forces or donate to a charity in their name. Also, fly the American flag every day or at least on legal U.S. holidays. Any kind of support for them is welcomed & appreciated !

Mr. James Dwyer came into the office and complained that the statement I made in October’s Newsletter regarding wearing blue on Friday’s is not correct and that we should wear RED to support our troops. I received a number of emails from relatives of our troops regarding wearing blue and this may be coming from a different organization than the one which Mr. Dwyer belongs to. I have had sons and grandsons in the service and my father was in World War II and I do support the troops. I feel that it is too bad that we have to have disagreements on the way people support their troops whether it’s wearing blue or wearing red . . . they are both the colors of our Flag. There is so much arguing and fighting in this world that this seems very small in comparison. Let us compromise and wear Red, White and Blue for our country & support our troops every day & not just on Fridays. GOD BLESS AMERICA!

Sandra Joyce, Manager, Hickory Hills Manor, Phone: (863) 686- 5616 [email protected]

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hUrricaNe seasON eNds: on November 30th & as of the writing of this Newsletter, it looks like we’ve been quite lucky this year! Some of those storms came quite close, but moved up the east coast or out into the Atlantic . . . The winds smiled on us & we are very thankful . . . . But we must keep vigilant with our guard up!

NOveMber hOLidays: Sunday, November 6th, Daylight Savings Time Ends . . . Fall back . . . Turn your clocks back “one hour”!; Tuesday, November, 8th ELECTION DAY; Friday, November, 11th, VETERANS DAY . . . A day to remember those who have served our country in some way & also many who have given the ultimate sacrifice, “their lives” for our freedom! Thursday, November 24th, THANKSGIVING DAY . . . Let us be thankful for all of our blessings & freedoms in our country! Thanksgiving began as a way of giving thanks for food collected from a good harvest or for problems resolved during the year. It originated with the colonists in 1621 as a religious festival, but is now largely secular. Celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November, traditionally, families gather, have a turkey & all of the trimmings! The holiday usually includes the following “Black Friday” when all retail stores feature sales preceding the upcoming Christmas holiday. Remember to fly your American flag!


~ remember . . . . the mightiest oak was once a little “nut” that held its ground!~

sMOKe detectOrs reminder . . If you have an electric smoke detector in your home, it is strongly recommended that you install a battery powered one also. If your power should fail, your electric one will not function. Also, if you have not changed your batteries recently, why not do it now? Check your detectors occasionally to make sure they are working properly by pushing the “test” button!

hOMe Fire saFety Have a fire extinguisher in your home & make sure that the gauge is in the green zone. Remember the following acronym for fighting a fire ; PASS . . . Pull the ring; Aim at the base of the fire; Squeeze the trigger; Sweep back & forth at the bottom of the fire. If the fire is beyond your capabilities, GET OUT & call 911 from your cell phone or a neighbor’s phone. Be careful & be safe in your home!

sUbJect: GOOdbye tO abc tv Submitted via email by Les Tarry:ABC News Joins President Obama- Bans American Flag Lapel Pins- This is what we get from the present stuff goingon in Washington . What next? Barbara Walters said that this was going to hurt ABC bad. As you know she works for ABC . ABC NEWS BANS FLAG LAPEL PINS!YESTERDAY THE BRASS AT ABC NEWS ISSUED ORDERS FORBIDDING REPORTERS TO WEAR LAPEL PIN AMERICAN FLAGS OR OTHER PATRIOTIC INSIGNIA. THEIR REASONING WAS THAT ABC SHOULD REMAIN NEUTRAL ABOUT 'CAUSES'. SINCE WHEN IS PATRIOTISM TO BE DISCOURAGED? YOU ARE URGED TO BOYCOTT ABC AND ITS SPONSORS AND AFFILIATES. WE ARE SLOWLY LOSING EVERYTHING OUR COUNTRY STANDS FOR AND EVERYTHING OUR MEN AND WOMEN FOUGHT AND DIED TO PRESERVE! THIS HAS BEEN VERIFIED THROUGH: http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/a/abcflag

POt LUcK:Mark your Calendar for November 7th @ 5:00pm Pot Luck Dinner! Bring a dish serving for 12! Please bring your place settings for the number attending in your family. Coffee will be provided. Any questions call Jack Hines 400-821-6833!

shUFFLebOard:By: Rick Jock, PresidentIts that time to start another year of shuffling. We will continue to play on Tuesday and Friday mornings at 10:00 beginning November 1st. We welcome new and prior players to join us. The membership fee for 2012 will remain at $5.00 per person; however, you do not need to be a member to join in on the fun. Shuffleboard Club breakfast will start up in December hosted by Dave & Kathy Viens. Tentative dates for the Saturday breakfasts are December 3rd, January 7, February 4th, and March 3rd. The club would also like to thank the park for the fine job they have done around the courts. Lets have a good season and enjoy our games.

a MessaGe FrOM the hOa PresideNt:By: Marty Franklin Welcome back to all the snowbirds. It is good to be back and hello to all. The park should be in just about full swing and there is lots to do before the first of the year. There is an HOA meeting on Monday, 11/21 and I will post the agenda as soon as possible. The board will also have a workshop in early Nov (TBA) to take care of some secretarial duties as our wonderful secretary, Marie, has decided to resign. We will all miss her and wish her well. Remember that your dues ($15) must be paid by the end of December in order for you to vote in the January election. There will be several board positions up for election, so you don’t want to miss casting your vote. We will schedule times when dues can be paid and make sure a board member is available to collect your dues.


~ if you’re heading in the “wrong” direction . . . . God allows “U-turns”! ~

MessaGe FrOM the hOa vice PresideNt:By: Nancy Overpeck VP HOASince this will be my last column till next summer, I'd like to again thank everyone that was here this summer for all the help. Most regular activities will be starting this month along with Bingo, Potlucks and Thursday night dinners. We still need some people to help with Thursday dinners so PLEASE think about doing one! Don't forget to come to our HOA meetings & join today if you haven’t already done so!

Lic (LaKeLaNd iNterParK cOUNciL: meeting will be held on Thursday, November 3rd. 9 a.m. @ Heatherwood MHP on Harden Blvd. This organization has 21 mobile home parks as members & is a wealth of information. Everyone is invited to attend. Coffee & donuts are served @ 8:30 a.m. with the meeting to follow.

FMO FederatiON OF MaNUFactUred hOMeOWNers:By: Carol Harris, Asst. FMO Rep.Will meet on Thursday, November 17th. Watch the bulletin board for location & topics to be discussed. Everyone is invited to attend . . . You do not have to be an FMO member. If you do want to join this very fine organization that works to protect mobile homeowner’s rights, the dues are $20 annually per household. If your lifestyle here in our community is important to you, sign up today! See FMO Rep., Jim Wetmore@ 686-8501 or myself for more information & an application.

FreshMaN FLOrida aWardBettie McManus and Elroy Venske are the first recipients of the Freshman Floridian Award. They were presented with the award at Friday Morning Coffee on October 7th.Bettie and Elroy completed their first full summer here in Hickory Hills after many years of spending summers in Michigan and returning here for the winter. Bettie and Elroy enjoyed this past summer and the rest of us Full Timers enjoyed having them attend the summer events such as our monthly trips to local eateries and Friday Morning Coffee. Also for the first time, they prepared the Friday Morning Coffee for a month. Congratulations to both of you and in a few more years we will even call you a “Cracker”. By: Wayne Vick

christMas treeWe are looking for an Out Door Christmas Tree and want one as large as we can get. Our plan is to place it in the Tennis Court at Christmas and light it up at night. If you have a tree larger than 6 feet tall and are willing to let us use for this purpose, let us know. Here is an idea……. Maybe you have other items that we might use along with a giant tree. Maybe some Miniature Houses . . Horse & Sleigh.. .Smaller trees…A Train Set…Who Knows what we can come up with. By: Wayne Vick

teaM trivia tOUrNaMeNtTeam Trivia will start again in December so get your teams ready. We will have room for eight (8) teams with four (4) members on each team.We have plans to add a new TWIST to the games this year so study hard and be ready to use your vast storehouse of knowledge. Last year we had some great tournaments and this year we are looking forward to some even wilder nights from our brilliant scholars. By: Wayne Vick

cOUNtry MUsic JaMEileen and I will not be hosting a Country Music Jam this year. We would like to thank everyone of the musicians that took part in the Jams for the past few years and we thank everyone that attended the Jams. We think everyone enjoyed the music and fellowship but it is time to take a break and move on. By: Wayne Vick

the GUrU is iN...By: Tim GreenwoodIt’s that Time Again... AND The GURU IS IN I’m Listening AND giving advice... Let’s Start. Technology is defined as the usage of tools, techniques, or methods of organization to solve a problem. Today there are many tools, techniques, and methods of organization that can help address the unique challenges facing long-distance caregivers. Of course, deciding which specific tools and techniques will work best for your family will depend on your loved one’s level of impairment, as well as his/her tech-savvyness and the savvyness of those in his/her circle of care (yourself, siblings, children, care providers etc.). If a picture is worth a thousand words, a video is worth at least a million. Although not intentionally created for caregivers, online


~ a truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a “detour”! ~

video chatting services such as Skype and Google Chat are great tools for long-distance caregivers. Not only is video an emotionally rich form of communication, it also allows you to see how your loved one is doing (e.g. is her hair brushed, has she changed clothes). It also enables you to observe and monitor physical symptoms or changes in behavior that you may not notice over the phone. http://www.skype.com is free and simple. The only thing required is a Web Cam and Internet enabled Computer. Most Laptops now a days even come with Web Cams built right in. This advice comes from www.caring.com and is from a PHD who is a long distance care giver. Pass this on to those children or grandchildren and as a Parent or Grandparent don’t be afraid to embrace new technology. Especially if it can help you maintain your independence.Please feel free to contact me at 863-242-0519 or email [email protected] for any questions or comments regarding this article. I’m always glad to help. The Guru - Tim GreenwoodP.S. On a personal note. I am in a Halloween Production of the “Rocky Horror Picture Show” nightly starting the 28th of Oct & ending the 31st at the Silver Moon Drive In. If there is time, come check us out. Hope you enjoy!!!!!!!!!!

WeLcOMe NOrtherNers:!By Roving Reporter, Elma Johnson

When you read this, we’re ready to go into the November activities. Be sure to check the bulletin boards. Here’s to a good Winter Season!I started this column to help Carol fill up the Newsletter. It’s now quite obvious that she has plenty of news items. I would like to do some unique stories on people here in the Park. It’s sad that we have to read an obituary to find out details about our neighbors & friends. I hope that you approve & contribute in the future!This true story reminds me of an old fashioned fairy tale, especially in this day & age. My son, John, was a born athlete since he was four years old. In the summer, he played Little League, Babe Ruth Legion & County Baseball. Later he coached Babe Ruth. In high school he earned 13 Varsity letters in basketball, baseball, football

& track. He served as captain of all teams as well as being elected President of his Senior Class. He was chosen to represent our Legion #181 as Boy Stater & made the All State Basketball & Baseball teams. John dated his “true love” Kathy, when they were in their Senior year in High School. She was accepted at State Teacher’s College in Fredonia, N.Y. & he attended Mount Union College in Alliance, Ohio. They were married after their third year of college was completed. John was hired by Jones & Laughlin in Pittsburgh, moved to Cherry Hill, N.J. & worked as sales representative in Philadelphia, PA. Well, after 16 months they decided they didn’t want to spend their life in the city & John wanted to get back into athletics. After attending Kent State & receiving his certification in physical education & coaching John accepted a position at Fonda-Fultonville Central School & became athletic director & head football coach for 13 years. Kathy also held a teaching position for primary grades there & finally retired after 23 years. Their two daughters followed in their footsteps after High School. Julie graduated from Geneseo College, N.Y. & Janine, who always wanted to be a teacher, graduated from Oneota College, N.Y. Kathy & both girls enrolled at the University of Albany to earn their Masters degree in teaching. John also enrolled & received a degree in administration. John became the Middle School principal for 19 years. Of course, the girls were married. Julie’s husband is a U.S. Marshall & Janine’s is a lawyer holding a position in a D.A.’s office in Maryland. Five grandchildren came along & you’ll find them at Gram & Gramps home every holiday, all eleven of them.John & Kathy have a beautiful home on a hill overlooking the Mohawk River. They love their flowers & the gardens are a showplace all year long, but especially in the spring & summer!The moral of this true story is “Follow your dream”! Kathy & John have been married for 43 years & have been challenged by a few rough spots with love & trust. Needless to say, I love each & every one of these eleven people. I’m proud to be their mother, mother-in-law, grandmother & great grandmother! As you may have surmised, my article in the September Newsletter about the 63 year old man that fought & won over prostate cancer, was in fact, my son, John. Again, love, faith, family & friends came through for some really wonderful people!


~ it’s not your “outlook” but your “uplook” that counts! ~

street caPtaiN NOtiFicatiON systeM:For “need to know” information that must be delivered to all residents. Management will call each of the captains & they in turn will notify everyone on their particular block.

Aspen Dr. - Jane Hunter, 683-6205Hickory Hill - Dominic Mercurio, 688-3270Colt Ln. - Lonnie Dwyer, 683-0869Paddock Ln. - Wayne Vick, 680-1097Chaparral - Vi Simmons, 937-5057Palamino - Judy Muschaweck, 688-5622Corral Dr.- Carol Harris, 284-1286Remuda - Dottie White, 682-6473Eldorado - Marge Turner, 687-0431 Saddle Tr. - Elma Johnson, 683-7201 Estate Dr. - Jim Wetmore, 686-8501 & Bettie McManus, 680-2814Spruce Dr. - Melba Tyson, 284-5752 Residents, make it a point to call your captain ASAP, introduce yourself, give name, address & phone # for future notifications . . . . If they don’t have your phone number, you won’t get that very important call. Your help is greatly appreciated! Volunteers for assistant captains are needed!

betty daLtON’s 2011 haNdbOOK (cONt’d)Society: 25. Call your family often. 26. Each day give something good to others. 27. Forgive everyone for everything. 28. Spend time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of 6. 29. Try to make at least three people smile each day. 30. What other people think of you isn’t your business. 31. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.

Life: 32. Do the right thing! 33. Get rid of things not useful, beautiful or joyful. 34. GOD heals everything. 35. However good or bad a situation is, it will change. 36. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up. 37. The best is yet to come. 38. When you awake alive in the morning, & are able to get out of bed, thank GOD for it.

39. Your inner most is always happy. So, don’t worry, be happy! * This is the last of the “handbook” series, giving us some great ideas to keep us “upbeat”!

tried & trUe List:Roberts Electrical Services, Inc. Mike Roberts, Master Electrician, phone: 863-648-0056. Registered, bonded & insured! Consider them for prompt & reasonably priced electrical service including troubleshooting, maintenance repairs ceiling fans, TV & phone wiring, lightning protection & ballast replacement. Recommended by Jim & Gayle Martin.

JML Home Inspections & Services, Inc. Ricardo Casillas, Certified Home Inspector. Call 863-709-6517 or email [email protected] for prompt service & cost to comply with your insurance company’s request for inspection of your roof, home, wind mitigation, 4 point inspection, or pictures only. Recommended by Luis Santiago.

hOMeOWNers assOciatiON-hOa -

Every resident should think seriously about becoming a member. Dues are payable annually @ $10 for a single & $15 for a couple. Contact any HOA board member to join this organization! A valuable asset to our community, having many functions, politically, i.e. dealing with the owners & management & also socially. Make an effort to pay your dues early to be eligible to vote in 2012 on Tuesday, January 10th, giving you a voice in decisions concerning your community. Also, if you or someone you know would like to serve on the Board, give their name to our nominating committee for consideration. Membership in the HOA allows you one vote per household to elect the Board of Directors of the H.O.A. as they are officially recognized & promoted by the FMO (Federation of Manufactured Home-owners)! The current Board members are: President-Marty Franklin; Vice President- \Nancy Overpeck; Treasurer-Kathleen Urquhart; Trustees-Pam Woollard; Rick Jock & Dan Shepherd. HOA secretary, Marie Minter has resigned.


UNUsUaL dates: via email from Carlton JenneThis year we are going to experience four unusual dates: 1/1/11, 1/11/11, 11/1/11, 11/11/11, and that's not all. Take the last two digits of the year you were born and the age you will be this year and the result will add up to 111 for everyone!!!! This is the year of MONEY. Also, this year, October will have 5 Sundays, 5 Mondays & 5 Saturdays. This happens only once every 823 years. These particular years are known as Moneybag years.

traveL NeWsfrom coordinator, Phil BatesFirst of all, it’s good to be home again! I am currently working with a Bus Company about travel for many different kinds of trips! Gambling & Theaters in Orlando, also Dog Racing, Horse Racing & Party excursions. We have to get involved & hopefully fill buses from our Park . . . If not, we’ll have other communities join us!We all come to Florida to have a good time . . So watch the “TRAVEL” bulletin board for upcoming trips & sign-up sheets. & join your friends & neighbors for some future fun!

~ Some people, like angels . . . leave a “hint” of heaven wherever they go! ~

MessaGe FrOM the MaNaGer: Sandy JoyceFREE LOT RENT! Recommend someone to buy a home owned by Hickory Hills Manor and if they buy one of the homes owned by Hickory Hills Manor you will receive one month’s lot rent credit.The shrubs and new palm trees have been planted around the tennis court & heated pool and they look great. When you go up by the adult pool you will see the new shrubs & a new palm tree planted there as well. Trees have been replaced out front and all the shrubs and trees have been fertilized in all the planters.It is that time of the year when all homes need pressure washing. We are starting to pressure wash the park owned homes & will be doing the two pools, tennis court & around the shuffle board lanes (not the lanes).Many of you have done a beautiful job of landscaping around your homes . . . . this is only making your community look great. Keep up the great work!!Here is a list of all our new residents for September 13 to October 12, 20111530 Eldorado Drive – September 23, 2011 - Sold by Hickory Hills ManorBarbara Kinney sold her home to

Hal & Zoetta Keister, PA1511 Saddle Trail – September 30, 2011 - Sold by Hickory Hills ManorBonita Barr sold her home to Richard Legault & Diana Laverdure1518 Palamino Way – September 23, 2011 – Sold by Four Star Homes, Inc.Thomas & Ernestine Nessmith sold their home to Mary EllisWe are pleased to welcome everyone and say goodbye & good luck to all the ones leaving us.I have a number of residents asking us to have some of the residents or their visitors to slow down in the park. To those of you that are speeding please slow down as there are a lot of people out for walks all times of the day. There is a 15 MPH speed limit as indicated by posted signs!REMEMBER!! When you see a Stop sign you are suppose to STOP before going forward!! I was almost hit by someone the other day by the tennis court as this person never even tried to STOP. I have been told by some of the residents that this has happened to them at the same place. You do have to obey the laws of the road even in this community that is why we have put up the signs.

aLsO: the mailboxes are accessible 24/7 . . . the laundry & restrooms are locked at 9 p.m. & reopened at 8 a.m.

shOOtiNG cLUb: to all Hickory Hill Manor residents, male or female . . . . I would like to form this group for anyone 55 to 85 years of age interested in participating. This is a good sport for your reflexes & vision. We will use either a 22 rifle or 22 pistol or you may use your own weapon at the Tenorac Shooting Sport & Training facility on Combee Road. I need at least six (6) people to begin, so give me a call for additional information & join me in this endeavor! Thank you. Luis Santiago, phone me today @ 863-450-7200!

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