The Islander Newsletter

The Islander Newsletter
Stone Island, Enterprise FL
Email: StoneIslandNews@cfl.rr.com
Website: www.stoneislandestates.com
Issue 90 – January 2016
Got an article/news you want to share with fellow residents? We really like to
offer congratulations for any life-altering events, so email information to:
StoneIslandNews@cfl.rr.com
NOTE: Because the newsletter is also posted on our website, to protect the
privacy of residents, phone numbers and personal email addresses are not
normally included– you can find ones you need in your ISLAND DIRECTORY.
Website – What Website!
www.stoneislandestates.com–Visit the Stone Island
website and view the new layout as well as all the
latest information and newsletters since 2009.
To post something on the website, contact Pam Baumann.
Stone Island Hospitality Committee (SIHC) Meetings are held at a different
island home on the 2nd Tuesday each month at 7:00 pm. All island
residents are welcome at any meeting.
For more information or to join, contact Denise Moore or Ginnie Bean.
SCHEDULING PRIVATE FUNCTIONS AT PAVILION
TO SCHEDULE A PRIVATE EVENT AT THE PAVILION, PLEASE CONTACT
DORIS NANSTIEL TO ASSURE THAT NO OTHER EVENT HAS BEEN
PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED THERE. PLEASE ADVISE AT
THE TIME OF THE RESERVATION WHETHER OR NOT
ELECTRIC AND/OR WATER ARE NEEDED FOR THE EVENT.
Keep in touch via the Island grapevine with email
notifications of what’s going on by Jane Rourke.
If you are not getting island emails, just send your
email address to her.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Island
Information ............................................................................ 1
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Welcome to New Island Residents ....................................... 1
Coming Events ...................................................................... 1
Reports on Past Events ........................................................ 2
Heads Up – New Directory in 2016 ....................................... 2
Stone Island Book Club ........................................................ 3
How Well Do You Know Your Neighbor? ............................. 3
EPS and Heritage Center Updates ....................................... 3
HOA Corner ........................................................................... 4
Stone Island in the Stone Age .............................................. 4
What Can We Do Today – Coast to Coast Trail Connector. 4
Events Calendar .................................................................... 4
ARE YOU A NOT-YET-WELCOMED RESIDENT?? There are
some homes in the neighborhood where the HOA is not always
made aware of changes in ownership. If you received a
newsletter and have not yet been “officially welcomed,” please
send an email to StoneIslandNews@clf.rr.com. Cheryl Class or Susan
Pouzar from our Welcome Committee will visit with your Stone Island
Welcome Bag, which includes a directory, local information of interest,
and some surprises!
OR – if for some reason you did not receive your new Stone Island
Directory when they were distributed in mid-June 2014, please
send an email to the above address and someone will contact you.
ISLAND WELL WISHERS: Please help Stone Island Hospitality to
recognize members of our community when special events occur in
their lives. We would like to send cards when there are births, deaths,
hospital stays, weddings, etc.
Well Wisher Committee members, Doris Nanstiel & Paula Lewis,
would be more than happy to hear from you so that we can send a
card to your neighbor or family member.
Our phone numbers are listed in the Island directory.
*********COMING EVENTS*********
Stone Island Items for Sale:
T-Shirts (white or green) S-M-L-XL .............................. $ .... 10.00
T-Shirts (white or green) XXL ...................................... $ .... 12.50
Sweatshirts (green w/white) ........................................ $ .... 20.00
2016 Calendars (WHILE THEY LAST) .............................. $ .... 15.00
License Plates ............................................................. $ .... 10.00
Coffee Mugs (NEW) .................................................... $ ...... 5.00
Stone Island “Notes” (12)............................................. $ .... 10.00
Coozies (NEW)............................................................ $ ...... 2.00
Personalized “Notes” (12) ............................................ $ .... 15.00
Shopping Bags (NEW) ................................................ $ ...... 3.00
Available at most Hospitality events or contact Dee O’Gilvy.
STONE ISLAND HOA MEETINGS
Regular Stone Island HOA Meetings are held on the 1 st Monday
of each Month at the Deltona Community Center, 980 Lakeshore
Drive. ALL STONE ISLAND RESIDENTS ARE WELCOME.
...to New Island Residents
Jason Culver; Gerard & Shelle Skaf; Brian & Jennifer
Johnson
*****COMING EVENTS*****
Treasure Exchange
DATE: January 16, 2016
TIME: 1:00 PM
LOCATION: Nanstiel Pavilion
Contact: Dee O’Gilvy
Christmas is over and you’ve begun to dig into those
closets to find room to store Christmas gifts and
decorations. SOOOO - for all those items you no longer
want or would like to trade in for other treasures, bring
them, to our island Treasure Exchange: Clothes, books,
jewelry, garden items, furniture, knick knacks, dishes,
kitchen items - whatever you DON’T want! Items that do
not find a new home and that nobody wants back will
be donated to charity. Come have some fun!!! Bring a
beverage and a snack and spend time getting to know
your neighbors!
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Family Barn Dance
DATE: January 30, 2016
TIME: 6:00 pm BBQ Potluck
Square Dancing Follows
LOCATION: Pavilion Park
CONTACT: Cheryl Class, Vera Holder
C’mon over and grab some BBQ & potluck dishes
brought by residents. Then, enjoy a barn dance called by
new caller, Gene McCullough; He takes it a step at a
time–starting out very basic and gradually adding steps.
SIHC will furnish sodas, BBQ, beer & water. Ya’ll come
with a covered dish, your cowboy boots, hats, and enjoy
another great Stone Island Hoedown!
Great fun for the whole family.
Ladies’ Luncheon
DATE: March 12, 2016
TIME: 11:30 am
LOCATION: Walters Home
CONTACT: Sandy Walters **
Yes – it has been MOVED to March – better
weather and everyone is all recovered from the holidays!
Each year ALL Stone Island ladies receive their invitation
for this special gathering, with the new ladies of the Island
as our special guests. Lunch will be provided by existing
residents, our new Island Queen will be crowned, and
there will be plenty of time to visit and chat. Please watch
for your invitation in late February/early March – and
DON’T FORGET TO RSVP. Then, mark your calendar
for this special occasion and . ..
Come, Meet, Greet and Relax!
Easter Egg Hunt
DATE: March 26, 2016 (SATURDAY!)
TIME: 9:00 Registration
9:30 Easter Egg Hunt
LOCATION: Pavilion Park
CONTACT: Amy Kritzer; Pam Lappies
This Event is now held
on SATURDAY !!
The Easter Bunny is once again stuffing lots and lots
and LOTS of eggs just for the kiddies on Stone Island –
bring the little ones to Nanstiel Pavilion near the boat
ramp. Register first, get their photos taken with Bella
Bunny, and then the kids can have lots and lots of fun
looking for their eggs! There will also be some prizes for
the kiddies to kick off the event - and again this year they
will be having a Pancake Breakfast (donations gladly
accepted of course!). This event is a HUGE success
each year. Even if you don’t have kids, it’s a fun event to
come and just watch them delight in the hunt.
NOTICE: The SIHC recently voted to hold ALL HOSPITALITY
MEETINGS at 7:00 pm since attendance by participants is much
better when held then. (still the second Tuesday of each month).
Halloween in the Park: by Dee O’Gilvy
Well... Another perfect and successful event closed the
Fall season this year! Our Halloween in the Park was an
awesome evening for all who participated and stopped by
for a hot dog!!! Each year the tables just get better and
better and the costumes more creative. It seemed like
fewer kids this year and more adults enjoying the
evening! Lots of good music, thanks to Dave Moore;
yummy hot dogs cooked by Jenny and Bob Weathers
with their assistant chef Charlie Roos. Pictures by Steve
Prescott, and our hay for the hayrides delivered by Don
Stoner. Of course, we must not forget our diehard
assistants, for everything on the island -- Bill Nanstiel and
Russell Reams. Thanks to all who pitched in to set up,
tear down, clean up and assist in any way. Everyone's
help is appreciated and it makes our events so enjoyable!
The evening closed with a huge bonfire enjoyed by all
and our award for the best table/costume - the 1st place
winner was the Savino Family, who arrived on a Viking
ship complete with music, fog and in Viking costumes congratulations to Mike, Tisa, Gavin & Carson!!! Can't
wait to see what everyone comes up with next year!!!
Santa in the Park:
. . . by Ginne Bean
Even the slight drizzle that fell during the celebration
couldn’t keep the island attendees (or Santa for that
matter, who arrived just a little damp) away. The piñatas,
as usual, were a particular hit with the kids – and the kids
had a chance to write some letters to Santa and sit on his
lap for a picture taken by parents. A big thank you to all
his little island helpers who put this event together,
including: Pam Baumann, Rich & Ginnie Bean, Gayle
Brooks, Elesix Estepa, Peggy Huston, Paula Lewis, Julie
Milligan, Doris & Bill Nanstiel, Katie Parker, Kristin &
Andrew Reinlieb, Marian Shirk, Jim Singletary -- and Don
Stoner, who donated the hay for the hayride wagon.
Heads UP!
COMING IN 2016: AN UPDATED STONE ISLAND DIRECTORY
If you have a business that you would like to have
included in the YELLOW PAGES portion of the directory,
email StoneIslandNews@cfl.rr.com and someone from
the Directory Committee will contact you regarding an ad.
ALSO - When the effort gets underway in full swing,
you can expect to be contacted by a SIHC member who
will be gathering new/additional information or confirming
your current listing information.
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Stone Island Book Club
Members enjoy diverse book selections
and monthly discussions–sometimes
including books they recently read:
ELEPHANT COMPANY by Vicki Croke: A WWII hero and
animals who helped save lives, set in Burmese jungles.
CORELLI’S MANDOLIN by Louis de Bernieres: A WWII love
story set on a Greek isle full of history and fantasy.
REDEPLOYMENT by Phil Klay: A story of the two worlds for
soldiers and the extremes and losses they endure.
Contact Julie Milligan for information on the Book Club.
How Well Do You Know Your Neighbors!
ANSWER to Last Issue’s Puzzler: Rich Bean
... by Cheryl Class
I was born in Dearborn, MI. My dad was in
the military and then worked for Ford Motor
Company–but he died when I was only three
years old and my mother moved us to South
Florida where my grandfather lived.
I graduated from Pompano Beach High
School and started college. I worked in construction and
was a cabinet subcontractor for a while. I then went to
work for a chemical delivery service business and then
bought out the business and ran it in south Florida.
One night I went to the County Fair with a friend and
was standing in line for a ride that was broken down and
started talking to a beautiful girl in front of me. I never got
her number or gave her mine, but a little later she
happened to run into my friend and got my number from
him. We started dating and got married at age 30 and we
had 2 children.
By then south Florida was getting very crowded so we
started to look around Florida. I had friends who lived in
Deltona and we came up and visited them. We drove
onto Stone Island and fell in love with it.
We sold out business and bought a house on Stone
Island, we were looking around for a business and found
a restaurant available on the St. Johns River. Being a
boater and loving the water, it turned out that we had
actually been to that restaurant and we ended up
purchasing it. Whether I am at home or at work I can
open the sliders and see the river.
And, our whole family has now moved up to central
Florida. "If you like Florida it's hard not to fall in love with
Stone Island". We love Stone Island because it's
surrounded by nature.
WHO AM I?? ANSWER NEXT Issue!
Enterprise Heritage Center & Museum–Updates
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Tuesday & Friday 11 am to 3 pm
Saturday 9 am to 1 pm **
For group visits anytime call
Cindy Sullivan at 386.804.6987
The Civil War. A Glimpse Into
Our Past – The month-long Civil War display at the Heritage
Center was a huge success and the GRAND FINALE day
provided the theme for a shortened version of EPS’s annual
Fall Festival. The event included local Civil War
Reenacters, a Civil War Fashion Show, Classic & Muscle
Car Show, Food, Drink & Craft Beers, music by Jackson
Creek, a bounce house for the kids, and this year only (due
to the limited display space) just a few vendors. The 2016
Festival will be back to its usual volume of vendors and
exhibitors and will ALSO include a special “reunion” tent
where Enterprise school alumni and teachers can meet,
socialize and reminisce.
Events Coming Up:
JANUARY 2016: Local Artists’ Exhibit – Jan 2-30
Come and enjoy the creations of some of the talented local
artists who will exhibit their creations – some are offered for
purchase; others are “just for your enjoyment”. Several
Stone Island residents are participating.
FEBRUARY 2016: The Art of MPilar Vargas – Feb 2-27
Born in Colombia, MPilar Vargas currently lives in Lake Mary
and was a featured artist at the City of Orlando Hispanic
Heritage art show. MPilar explores various art techniques
involving different surfaces / processes and creates her
acrylic art on canvas, wood, and paper, as well as recycled
materials such as X-ray film and insulation foam panels.
FEBRUARY 2016: Enterprise Chili Cook-off – Feb 27
It’s time for another Chili Cook-off. Come and enjoy a day of
fun – taste the chili, check out the vendors and crafters,
enjoy the music, other food and bounce house. This is also
the final day for the display of art by of MPilar Vargas.
Watch for more details at www.oldenterprise.org
as we continue to also host various Steamboat
Salon lectures and events for your enrichment
and enjoyment:
Or – find us on Facebook
All EPS events are free unless otherwise indicated; but EPS
glady accepts donations to support this community-based
venue. Other events will probably be scheduled before the
next newsletter, so watch for details via Stone Island email
blasts, on Facebook, or contact: Cindy Sullivan at 386.804.6987
GRANTS FOR OPERATING FUNDS. PLEASE CONSIDER BECOMING AN EPS MEMBER AND
SUPPORTING COMMUNITY EVENTS.
COME VISIT US AT THE Heritage Center AND LEARN A LITTLE
ABOUT THE HISTORY OF THE COMMUNITY WHERE YOU LIVE!
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SI Homeowners’ Association
Stone Island in the Stone Age
… by Norma Phillips
. . . by Bill Nanstiel
Invoices for 2016 HOA dues were
mailed; to get your 15% discount your
payment needed to be either hand delivered or
postmarked on or before January 1, 2016.
The HOA thanks all of those non-members who
also make yearly contributions to the HOA towards the
upkeep of this beautiful island.
A TRAGEDY THAT COULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED!
The day after Thanksgiving, a small dog belonging to
a resident was hit and killed by a golf cart
on one of our private roads – and it left a
Stone Island family absolutely devastated.
The golf cart ran over the dog in front
of its owner and, although you could argue
that perhaps the dog should not have been loose, we live
and socialize on our roads and like to think of Stone
Island as a safe place to work, play and raise our
children. We are designated as a “golf cart
community” by Volusia County because of low
speeds and light traffic volume on our roads.
Please respect our residents, children and pets by
driving golf carts and other vehicles at a safe, sensible
speed. To some people, their pets are as precious as
children to them and their loss is deeply felt.
Speaking of children, we have noticed a lot of young
children operating golf carts lately. Although it is a good
opportunity for them to learn safe, responsible driving
habits, please be sure that they have the knowledge and
maturity to do so safely. You are responsible for their
actions. WATCH THAT SPEED!
What Can We Do Today?
I KNOW, LET’S CHECK OUT THE NEARBY TRAIL!
. . . by Roy Walters
The multi-use trail from
St. Petersburg to Titusville is
scheduled for completion in
2019. This is the popular trail
that you see in Enterprise
running along DeBary Avenue
(AKA the "bypass road") - and then crossing Providence,
Garfield, and Courtland running east, or heading west to
Lake Monroe Park. Its official name is the "Coast to
Coast (C to C) Trail."
In our area, the trail to the east temporarily ends at
Guise Road in Osteen, but will be extended to both
Titusville and Edgewater by 2018. Despite loud
opposition from a small group of Osteen residents, the
trail finally crossed SR 415 last year.
Trails like this are loved by bicyclists, walkers,
rollerbladers, runners, dog walkers, people in wheelchairs
and people pushing baby strollers. All over the U.S.,
recreational trails like this, according to realtors, are the
most asked-for amenity by people buying homes.
Imagine – 40 years ago Stone Island was
celebrating Christmas much as we do today
in the spirit of friendship and sharing:
EXCERPT FROM THE DECEMBER 1975 ISSUE:
“A BIG EVENT FOR CLUB MEMBERS: Saturday,
December 20 will be a Progressive Dinner Party. We will meet
at the Club House at 6:30 sharp for snacks and refreshments.
You will draw a name of the home you will be going to for soup,
a drawing of the name for the home you will be going to for
salad and finally the home of where you will be enjoying the
main course.
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED that wish to have one of the
courses in your home. Those that would prefer to help with the
snacks at the club or with the coffee and dessert after please
call Norma Paine [now Phillips], Sharon Hoover or Amie
Theisen before December 10. We will all meet back at the club
for the dessert and some Christmas singing after the main
course.”
ED NOTE: THIS IS THE WAY THE SIHC HAS CELEBRATED CHRISTMAS
THE LAST FEW YEARS – WITH A PROGRESSIVE PARTY.
2016 EVENTS
DATE
Oct 30
Nov 7
Dec 5
Jan 16
Jan 30
Mar 12
Mar 26
Apr 2
Apr 15
Jul 4
Oct 29
(TENTATIVE!)
Nov 18
Santa in the Park (2016)
Dec 3
Monthly Stone Island HOA Meetings
1st Monday, Deltona Community Center
SI Hospitality meets monthly (September thru May)
on the 2nd Tuesday--at a different member’s home
Halloween in the Park
Movie Night
Santa in the Park
Treasure Exchange
Family Barn Dance
Ladies’ Luncheon
Easter Egg Hunt
Carnivàle (at the Moore’s house)
Movie Night (TENTATIVE!)
July 4th Parade & Picnic
Halloween in the Park (2016)
Have a Safe and Happy Winter –
Your Editor/Publisher, Repro/Distribution
…and of course, our Island Reporters!
Next Issue: April 2016