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May/June 2015 - Lazy River Village
A Publication of Lazy River Village, 10500 S. Tamiami Trail – Northport, FL 34287 941.426.4307 www.lazyrivervillage.com From the Manager’s Office Another wonderful winter season at Lazy River Village has come to an end. We enjoyed beautiful weather, good friends, and great times. Thank you to all the people who made our stay here in our winter homes so enjoyable. A special Thanks to the village manager and her staff, and the many volunteers for their efforts to ensure we all could live the good life. Thank you one and all. There have been several upgrades and changes made to the village this season. Continued on page 3 President’s Message ........................................ 1 From the Manager’s Office................................ 1 Activity Leaders, Current Staff, Board of Directors, Office Personnel and Hours, ECHO Committee, Lazy River Activities Team ...................................................2 Schedule of Activities & Special Events ... …...5 Birthdays and Anniversaries..................... …6 & 7 This and That ........................................... …13,15 Sports……………………………....………..16 & 17 Club News…………………………22,23,24,25,27 Greetings Lazy River Village; I write this article on the day which some projects are about to begin! First we have the pool deck being resurfaced. The need for resurfacing is due to a manufacturers defect in the original materials which were used. The contractor will be resurfacing the deck at no cost to Lazy River Village as the need for the resurfacing falls under warranty. I know we have received a lot of grief in the office from some of our swimmers who were under the impression we chose to do this project during spring break. I’d like to take a moment to clear up the timing of this project so there are no hard feelings. We discovered issues with the pool deck around November or so this past year and immediately made attempts to reach out to the contractor. Continued on page 9 The Current May/June 2015 2 The Current Staff: Carol Klotz, Editor, 941-525-8805, Diane Makowski, Assistant Editor, 301-926-6575 Don McClenathan, Circulation Manager, 429-4111 Direct any questions you may have to the Staff or to Management at 426-4307. Send articles and correspondence to editorlazyriver@gmail.com by the 12th of every month. The opinions published in The Current are not necessarily the opinions of the Board of Directors or Lazy River Village, Inc. ACTIVITY LEADERS 2015 Anniversaries / Birthdays Art Classes Oil, Acrylic & Pastels Watercolors Band Joyce Cote Beautification Tom McEnroe Bible Study Nancy Penoyar Boat Club Marion Myers Joyce Cote Jan Campbell Phil Cole Bocce - Wednesday Susie Anderson Paul Gunnels Linda & Phil Cole Bowling Donnie Childers Cards Pepper Pinochle Bridge Hand & Foot Michigan Rummy/Tripoli Al/Linda Lindsay/Marion Kahler Lyn Tindall/Stash Kovalcik Jean Hanson Mary Dishinger Phil Cole Chorale Jan Campbell Computer Club Marie Jennerich Dance Kathy Wolcott Dominoes Phil Cole Bocce - Tuesday Exercise Aqua B’s Fitness-Stretching Marion Kahler Fitness Plus Golf-Couples Golf- Ladies a.m. Scheduling Golf Men’s 18 hole Golf-Men’s 9 hole Knitting Lazy River Memorial Fund John Carr M.D. Marilyn & Bill Correia Carol Gabalis Jo Faria Hal Jennerich Tom O’Connell Joan Pickett Jerry Cote Lazy River Villagers Phil Cole Library Dona Poff/Heike Canaday Roberta Blais Miracle Melodies Jerry Cote Nickel Bingo Shirley Messier Pickleball Club Connie Quinn Quilting Betty Morse Red Hat Society Kip Greener Shuffleboard Gary Cooney Stained Glass Fred Buttery Tennis Club Nancy Penoyar Welcome Center Lauria Avon/Nancy Penoyar lazyriverinfo@gmail.com Woodworkers Club Ed Laetz LAZY RIVER INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Harvey Wolcott ................................. President Ted Makowski ......................... Vice President Joe Abbruzzese ................................ Treasurer Joe Jinnette ................................ Secretary Jean Swain .......................................... Director Glenn Knoepfle .................................... Director Jim Swartzell ....................................... Director LAZY RIVER VILLAGE INC. Manager .................................. Justine Mackie Email: ........... lazyrivermanager@gmail.com Office Assistant ........................ Jennifer Everts Email: ...lazyriverreception@gmail.com Maintenance ................................Jason Breau Landscaper ............................ Joe Vannasdale OFFICE HOURS Monday………………… 9:00 am-2:00 pm Tuesday……………….. 9:00 am-2:00 pm Wednesday……………. 9:00 am – Noon Thursday……………..… 9:00 am-2:00 pm Friday…………………… 9:00 am-2:00 pm ECHO Committee "Everyone Can Help Others" Marilyn Correia ................................. 941-423-9995 Peggy Clay ...................................... 317-340-7966 Barbara Crothers .............................. 941-240-5429 Nancy Lefebvre ................................ 941-240-6547 Linda Lindsay ................................... 765-376-8041 Rosemary Mistretta .......................... 716-640-3460 Rosemarie Sulzbach ........................ 941-875-3635 LAZY RIVER ACTIVITIES TEAM Team Leaders: Jeanne Brown , Barbara Crothers, Lou Rose, Oren Masters, Madeleine Ducham, Billie Chambers & Elaine Kast Clubhouse Chairpersons Bill Correia 423-9995 Ralph Clay 317-402-7401 Clubhouse Scheduler Hal Jennerich 468-1395 Clubhouse AV Equipment Loren Hopping 429-0161 Chet Schutt 429-8601 Koffee Klatch Supplies Peggy Clay 317-340-7966 Bulletin Board Coord Ginnie Wood 423-2184 Sunshine Coord Ruthann Guiliani 423-2691 Memorial Service Coords Hugh & Carolyn Brooks 352-316-5955 New Resident Coords Mary Dishinger/Marie Mangio 426-7241 Entertainment Coord Connie Bromley 429-5216 Potluck Coords Kip Greener/Shirley Coleman Potluck Entertainment Coord Jim Canaday Bloodmobile Coord Ginnie Wood 423-2184 Flu Clinic Coord Ginnie Wood 423-2184 Bingo Coord Carol Ann Kosinski 429-9079 Name Tag Coord Mary Dishinger 426-7241 Public Relations Coord Peter and Kristina Overton 426-0121 The Current May/June 2015 Presidents Report..Continued from page 1 The parking stops have been replaced with Steel Bollards to aid with parking and safety, shuffleboard courts were resurfaced and upgraded, and the pool deck resurfaced. Four pickleball courts were added to court number one, due to increased demand. A new floating dock has been added at the marina, and new drainage in the RV Storage area, to name a few. The INC Board is committed to improving and upgrading Lazy River Village’s facilities when a need arises and funding becomes available. This summer no road paving is planned. The maintenance crew will be working all summer on projects that could not be accomplished during our busy winter season. In closing, have a safe summer and come back in the fall ready to enjoy another season in Lazy River Village. I look forward to seeing all of you next year. Thank you. Harvey Wolcott President Changes For The 2015 Lazy River Village Telephone Directory Jack and Cindy Gardner 113 Tahitian Way Cinjac22@gmail.com Marcia Dunnells 941-429-7924 madunnells@gmail.com Edward Davis 227 Martinique Road (516) 458-0120 Spinynorman50@hotmail.com 3 Sunshine Report This past month Get Well greetings were sent to: Gene Schmitt Stan Hansen Sally Bennett Jan Campbell Condolences on the loss of her mother went to Jacque Benson Please send future information to me via email at: raguiliani@att.net or telephone 317-787-7654. Have a wonderful summer - and we plan to see you all again next fall. Ruth Ann Guiliani Sunshine Coordinator 4 The Current May/June 2015 The Current May/June 2015 5 May and June Schedule of Activities Time Activity Location Contact Phone Card Room Chet Schutt 429-8601 Sun 6:30PM to 9:00PM Mon 8 AM to 9 AM 9 AM to 4 PM 10:30AM to 11:30AM 12:30PM to 3PM 1 PM to 3 PM 7 PM to 10 PM Stretching Exercises Quilting Water Exercise Hand & Foot We3 Band Bridge Fitness Center Craft Room Pool Card Room Main Hall Card Room Marion Kahler Betty Morse Dani Edlund Mary Dishinger Jan Campbell Barbara Crothers 426-6669 423-0352 539-2863 426-7241 426-7241 240-5429 Tue 12:30PM to 4PM 6 PM to 10 PM 7 PM to 9 PM Bridge Hand & Foot Bingo Card Room Craft Room Main Hall Barbara Crothers Judy Wienchus Shirley Messier 240-5429 429-6064 423-3463 Wed 8 AM to 9 AM 10:30AM to 11:30AM 7 PM to 9 PM Stretching Exercises Water Exercise Pepper Fitness Center Pool Card Room Marion Kahler Dani Edlund Marion Kahler 426-6669 539-2863 426-6669 Thu 9 AM to 10 AM 9 AM to 4 PM 10 AM to 11:30AM 1 PM to 4 PM Manager's Meeting Quilting Bible Study Mahjong Card Room Craft Room Card Room Card Room Justine Mackie Betty Morse Nancy Penoyar Shirley Messier 426-4307 423-0352 426-1443 423-3463 Fri 8 AM to 9 AM 10:30AM to 11:30 4 PM to 7 PM 7 PM to 9 PM 7PM to 9:30PM Stretching Exercises Water Exercise Pot Luck Pool Party Dominos Pinochle Fitness Center Pool/Scrn Rm Pool/Scrn Rm Craft Room Card Room Marion Kahler Dani Edlund Ginnie Wood Peggy Clay Stash Kovalcik 426-6669 539-2863 423-2184 317-340-7966 426-7895 Sat 11 AM to 1 PM 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM Ladies Texas HoldEm Ladies Texas HoldEm Craft Room Craft Room Rosanne Clark Sue Keeler 423-4302 269-832-4711 Jokers & Pegs Notes from the Scheduler’s Hut : The are no Special Events scheduled during May or June and accordingly, no separate schedule was prepared. Your Scheduler is at home, up north, and any and all requests for changes to either schedule should be made by e-mail only. Send such e-mails to: jennerich@aol.com There will be prompt action, unless you misdirect them. Last but not least, I want to thank Sheryl Childers for the interest shown in ultimately taking over these scheduling duties. We will start on the transition next Spring. The Current May/June 2015 6 May 2015 1 1 2 3 4 4 4 6 7 8 8 8 9 11 12 12 13 13 14 16 16 17 17 17 19 19 20 21 Bonnie Judd Nancy Riddle Bill Schultz Dorsie Marcum Jeanne Carr Maureen Schmidt Sheila Wilcox Joan Buttery Lucy Leshinsky Stan Archkosky Paul Roof Rusty Shelley Charolet Goff Janice Bogren James Crawford Ann Crosby Jack Gardner Anne Kirsch Raymond Godfrey Rosanne Clark Jim Innes Connie Bromley Mary Dwyer Don Wilhelmy Kathy Bates John Otten Joe Maurice Larry Edwards Note: If you are celebrating 50 years or more of marriage and it is not recognized here, it is because I do not have the year you were married. Please send any corrections or additions to the birthday and anniversary lists to Joyce Cote: cotej@ncia.net or 941-429-0112. 21 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 31 31 31 Lawrence Hicks Herbert Lincoln Diane Hackett Kathleen Jordan Steven Darling Albert Olmstead Phil Cole Ray Thibeault Jim Campbell Ted Makowski Ethel Pforter Eleanor Rapelje Years Married 2 5 7 8 8 10 10 10 11 17 19 20 23 24 25 26 27 30 Joe and Hilda Maurice Harvey and Kathy Wolcott Jim and Penny Campbell Dale and Shirley Cousino Don and Rose Gardner Paul and Carole Beaudoin Vince and Ruth Ann Guiliani Bob and Toddy Guyot Gene and Shari Schmitt Clair and Myrna Snyder Al and Anne Brogley Kenneth and Connie Leedle Don and Betty McClenathan Robert and Carolyn Williams Glenn and Jeanne Knoepfle Lou and Peg Duke Nelson and Mary Jean Sturgis Steve and Elaine Brown Over 50 Over 60 Over 60 Over 60 **60** Over 50 The Current May/June 2015 7 June 2015 1 2 2 2 3 4 4 6 6 6 6 7 7 8 8 10 11 11 11 12 14 16 17 17 18 18 19 20 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 Paul Young Beverly Cooney Vicki D'Agostino-Guido Nancy Penoyar Ellie Marrone Robert Carr Herbert Clements Angie Anderson Julie Freidman Bud Myers Linda Trickett JoAnn Demars Charles Rubeski Ruth Ann Guiliani Patrick Quinn Bob Lype Gayle Joyce Shirley Messier Joy Schutt Maynard Dreas Charles Smith Sharon Olmstead Jack Azar Lucille Desilets Judy Lunn Jean Paquin Joanne Wolcott Sharon Phillips Elaine Brown Ron Jung Jim Swartzell Ingrid Gerlofsma Lisa Giuliano Al Lindsay Robert Oakes Sue Bennett Rosemary Jung 27 27 27 28 29 30 30 Mike Byrne Shirley Trempe Ronald Zimmerman Marie Jennerich Susie Anderson Dick Blais Charles Sulzbach Years Married 2 7 7 11 13 13 14 14 14 15 16 18 18 19 19 23 24 26 26 27 27 28 29 29 29 30 Bill and Linda McGee Ron and Beth Camp Dave and Judith Carley Tom and Jean Clifford Ron and Carol Beaudoin Chuck and Chris Kamerik Paul and Betty O'Brien Jeff and Teri Pederson Fred and Margie Priest Chet and Joy Schutt Frank and Elaine Wells Alan and Carol Faelker Ed and Jo Faria Norman and Barbara Crothers Duane and Diane Hackett Stan and Nancy Riddle Tom and Katie Schulte Bob and June Jackson Bud and Marion Myers Lee and Ginny Lathrop Charles and Rosemarie Sulzbach Chip and Sharon Morch Herb and Ginger Holstein Keith and Carla Rule Bob and Judi Timmons Michael and Mary Berg 30 Gary and Rosanne Clark Over 50 Over 50 Over 60 Over 50 Over 50 Over 60 Over 50 **60** **60** **50** Over 60 Over 60 Over 50 The Current May/June 2015 8 SUPERIOR VAPOR BARRIER #1 GEORGE HAGARTY Westside Carpet The Current May/June 2015 9 Coming Events Pot Luck Its official, Jeanne Brown and I (Mary Berg) will be heading up “Pot Luck” next year. We can only hope that all will go well and be as good as when Kip Greener was in charge. There are a lot of men and women who have helped before and said that they will still help. Thank you. Anyone else that would like to join us is more than welcome. Submitted by Mary Berg and Jeanne Brown From The Manager...Continued from page 1 The contractor was not receptive to phone calls or emails and no communication was received for a month or so, until a certified letter was mailed to the contractor. That got his attention and he made arrangements to meet with me to look at the pool deck. Once he reviewed our concerns, he then reached out to the manufacturer, and we then awaited a response from the manufacturer. About eight weeks or so later we finally heard back and the manufacturer agreed to replace all of the supplies that were originally used. We then found ourselves at the mercy of the pool contractor once again, and started requesting a time frame for the resurfacing to be done. Initially the contractor wanted to start on April 6, the day and week immediately following Easter. I had concerns that at that time of year there were still many visitors and seasonal owners here in Lazy River Village, so I requested the following week for work to begin, April 13. The contractor agreed. Approximately six to eight weeks prior to April 13, the pool closure was announced at board meetings and manager’s meetings, as well as on the website and Facebook, and a flyer was hung on the bulletin board in hopes that plenty of notice would be given. outcome of the deck resurface. I know we can never make everyone happy all of the time, but we sure have tried hard to get this deck resurfaced with as little inconvenience to the owners as possible. I want to thank you very much for your understanding and patience during this process. Arrangements were made to utilize Riverwalk’s pool so hopefully no owners or visitors would be inconvenienced. We wanted to get this project done as quickly as possible, but unfortunately were under the mercy of the contractor, the manufacturer and now Mother Nature. I hope you are all pleased with the Stay safe, Lazy River Village! The second project taking place this week is the resurfacing of the shuffleboard courts; this will take most of the week for completion as well. The process will take about four days, weather permitting. We are hopeful the painting of pickle ball lines can also get scheduled in the near future. I have been calling the contractor to schedule a date, as soon as I have one you will be notified. Last but not least, let’s take a moment to discuss the installation of the new parking bollards. These cement filled steel bollards have been placed at every parking space located immediately in front of the clubhouse. They will damage your vehicle if you hit them. Further please remember if you hit the cement filled steel bollards, you will be responsible for both the damage to your vehicle, and for the damage to the cement filled steel bollards. Justine Mackie, CAM Community Association Manager For the Lazy River Village Board of Directors 10 The Current May/June 2015 MASTER PLUMBERS The Current May/June 2015 11 Welcome Centre With only 3 homes “for sale by owner”, the end of March and beginning of April was a slow sales period with the only “final sale” being Cindy & Jack Garner’s new home at 113 Tahitian Way. Regardless, the Welcome Center has been as busy as ever with 343 visitors in February and 239 visitors in March! We had only one “visitor free” shift in the 110 shifts of those two months, again, all I can say is thank you volunteers for being there and doing such a great job! Our website is such a vital part of the Welcome Center activities and its importance is highlighted when we see that in March we had 3089 hits on “Homes for Sale” and 2604 hits on “Homes for Lease”. Thank you Nancy Penoyar, Sue Keeler and Mary Dishinger for all your hard work in keeping it up to date! Nancy is always looking for help at the Welcome Center for the summer. From May through October, the Welcome Center is manned for 3 hours per day. If you can spare some time, please contact Nancy Penoyar at 941-426-1443. March is such a busy traffic month in Florida and I would like to mention to our new owners, and remind all owners, that the safest way to get onto the U41 North (towards Venice) is to turn right out of our driveway and to make a U-turn at Riverwalk. However, whether you do this, or drive across at our exit, remember that you must pull out to right side of the median opening, with enough room for the cars entering into the park to be able to drive around you to your left, so that you can still see the traffic coming on your right. My winter in Florida is coming to an end and I will be back in November. Nancy will keep us updated for the summer. I wish you all a happy, healthy and safe summer! Lauria Avon – Winter Coordinator Once again I need to express my thanks. This time to those who sent hospital socks to me. I could not have managed walking without them so that I can keep my bandages clean. A very special “Thank You” to Joan Buttery who has been totally responsible for getting the socks from others. Joan you are an absolute “Star”! Carol Klotz. The Current May/June 2015 12 MHD #2 CRUISE PLANNERS The Current May/June 2015 13 This and That Lazy River Beatification Team Every Monday morning at 8:00am a group of 15 to 25 faithful volunteers meet outside the maintenance shed adjacent to the carpenter shop to perform a variety of tasks for the overall betterment of Lazy River Village. This group is known as the Lazy River Beatification team, and has two primary goals. First the beatification team provides supplemental support to our maintenance employees in coordination with our community manager, Justine Mackie. Second our group collects a variety of aluminum products (cans, windows, doors, etc.) for disassembly and processing for resale to recyclers. Thanks to all of the volunteers for your many hours of service. While our regular Monday morning work parties are on hiatus for the summer months, additional volunteer recruits will be welcomed in October. For as many years as I can remember, the Beatification team has been under the overall control and supervision of Tom McEnroe, and the aluminum collection and recycling effort has been under the watchful eye of “professor emeritus” Jerry Cote. This past season, Jerry recruited and trained Fred Charest and Larry Price in the art of disassembling aluminum windows for recycling. Thanks guys for your years of continuing leadership and service. Some of the more notable maintenance projects recently completed by the beatification team include regular trimming of trees along the marina, to enable parking of vehicles and boat trailers, painting of the walkway leading to the island gazebo, painting of the fence surrounding court number one, power washing screen rooms, walkways and chairs, and installation of a much needed waterline to restore water service to the wash tub in the maintenance shed. This past year the aluminum recycling effort has yielded profits of around $3000.00. These funds provided financial support to ECHO, the refrigerator acquisition fund, the employee Christmas party and purchase of additional LED Christmas lights, tools, plus a generator for community use in the event of extended power outage. Can Collection Schedule From October until May, volunteers collect cans every Friday morning before regular trash collection. Residents are asked to place cans in plastic bags and set them alongside regular trash receptacles. During the summer months volunteers will be collecting cans on the second Friday of each month. For anyone having questions concerning the summer can collection schedule please contact Ernie Whitmarsh. His contact information may be found in the 2015 Lazy River phone directory. Submitted by: Glenn Knoepfle, Board Liaison to Beatification Team Long Range Planning Lazy River Village's Long Range Planning Committee had its first meeting Tuesday, March 31. Members agreed to staggered terms for appointment in order to ensure continuity on the Committee with projects that might arise. The following year terms were assigned - Chairperson Bill Correia (3); Billie Chambers (3); Mary Dishinger (2); Ray Godfrey (2) and Katie Venator (1). Joe Jinnette and Jean Swain to sit as Board liaisons. Continued on page 15 The Current May/June 2015 14 ADVANCED MOBILE HOME SYSTEMS MAHLE The Current May/June 2015 15 …...Continued from page 13 At its first meeting, the Committee reviewed the results of the Survey recently undertaken in Lazy River. The Survey revealed that there are many things that the community is doing right, and there was strong support for a continued commitment to maintaining the wonderful facilities that we currently enjoy. The Survey is available to read, in its entirety, on line at the Lazy River Web Page. The Survey was statistically valid and represented all age groups as well as both longtime residents and newcomers. For those who do not wish to wade through the entire survey, we are pleased to provide the following highlights. The top ten recreation activities cited by residents include: - walking (83%); swimming at the pool (81%); dinners at the club house (78%); using the library (74%); using the fitness center (69%); aerobics (55%); going to dances (48%); boating (47%); working at their computers (39%); and playing ping pong (38%). The community was equally divided on the topic of whether or not we should be more pet friendly while the majority supported allowing indoor cats throughout the Village. Also while 49% were for allowing the pet section to enlarge if area residents agree, 41% were opposed. Residents identified very few areas as high priority projects. Just two stood out from the list: development of a dog park and the development of pickleball courts. Both of these issues have been dealt with to a degree. Pickle ball received the most written in suggestions with the main one being to either provide a dedicated court or better courts. The primary reasons residents do not participate in activities are: a lack of time, health issue, or just not interested. When it came to spending money, the pool, beautification, club house, fitness center, and pickleball topped the list. There are about 19 pages of comments that were compiled and they can be viewed at the office. It is nice to report that one whole page is dedicated to positive comments such as "things are fine" and "up-dating of facilities as needed". Many of the comments have been passed on the office to look into; others have gone to the Activities Committee for consideration and others to the Beautification Committee. The Long Range Planning Committee was formed to assist the Board in gathering resident input, gathering other data, and making recommendations on any future additions, alterations or changes to the common areas of Lazy River. The Committee reports to the Board and serves to assist in the development of a permanent long range Plan for the Community. Submitted by Jean Swain The Current May/June 2015 16 Sports Gutter Gossip Couples Golf League By now, the season for most of us has ended. Most golfers have headed north for cooler pastures. The Annual Lazy River Scramble was a success as usual, although a few of our regulars were missed due to illness, injury, and previous commitments. The Couples league sponsored the Ladies Putting contest and it was highly contested with a 3 way tie and putt off. Rosanne Clark took 1 st place and won a beautiful gift basket. Elaine Kast took 2 nd place and received a new putter. Our bowling season has ended, with Team number 5, the Oldies But Goodies, finishing as champions. Our Couples league Golfers of the Year Award was presented to Fred & Joan Buttery. Outstanding play all year, coupled with their perfect attendance record, made them the obvious and best choice. If you are interested in bowling, please give me a call (502) 396-8287 or email me at childers123@bellsouth.net Many of our group stays until May, so golf was continued through April and we all benefitted from the beautiful weather and less crowded courses. Our league finished at the end of April and we look forward to everyone returning and getting started again next October. Have a safe and healthy summer. The team consisted of Cathy Ashford, Harry Reade, Ellen Hurley and Donnie Childers. We have 59 bowlers returning for next season, along with 4 new residents signing up to bowl next year. We should have 16 full teams by October with a possibility of more. We wish everyone a safe and fun filled summer. Submitted by Donnie Childers Submitted by Bill & Marilyn Correia Regularly scheduled pickleball sessions continue on court number one. Recently the Lazy River Board of Directors authorized extended playing times for pickleball play. Starting on April 1, 2015, pickleball court time has been reserved on court number one every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings from 8:00 m until 1:00pm. Other playing times are available on a first come first served basis. All Lazy River residents and guests are welcome to participate. Loaner equipment is available. Just show up in sneakers ready to have some fun. Summer schedule While many of our regular pickleball players will be heading back to their Northern residences, pickleball equipment and playing times will continue to be available for our summer residents and guests. For those wishing more information on summer hours or access to our community–owned equipment please contact either Cheryl Case, Katie Venator or Ron Jung. Their contact information may be found in the 2015 Lazy River phone directory. Submitted by: Connie Quinn, President, Lazy River Pickleball Club The Current May/June 2015 17 Sports Tennis/Pickle Ball News Flash There is big news and good news. Lazy River tennis players and pickle ball players have worked out a way to share space and time for the coming year. Although, both groups would have liked to have their own courts to use whenever they choose, this compromise allows both pickle ball players and tennis players to continue to share court number one, but with much more time for Pickle ball. Why is it necessary to share a court? Why not just give each club a court of their own? Well, the answer is pretty simple. A tennis court can actually be lined to hold 4 pickle ball courts, which is now happening to courts throughout Florida and will happen to court 1 before next season. This means that it will be possible for 16 pickle ball players to play at the same time. Unfortunately, only 4 people can play tennis at the same time. So to give tennis players something close to the playing time they’ve had in the past, it’s critical they still have access to both courts. As a result, playing times will be divided between pickle ball and tennis on court number one. Tennis will have access on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:00am - 1:00pm and Pickle Ball will have the same times on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The remainder of the time will be available on a first come first served basis with players signing up ahead of time. Is this the final solution? Only time will tell. But for now, it is a solution that both groups feel is reasonable. And whenever there is a problem, a Win-Win always gets more smiles than a Lose-Lose. So, as the song says, “Let’s Keep on Smiling”. And Play Ball! Submitted by: Nancy Penoyer and Connie Quinn Lazy River Shuffling Our year-end meeting and Barbeque were held out on the Island and around the Gazebo on March 26. The weather was fantastic and we enjoyed hot dogs and hamburgers done to a tee by Larry Price and Rich Tindall. After everyone had finished with their meal, Ann Crosby read her minutes summarizing the year, which was followed by the Treasurer's report presented by Helga Strenzke. Because our year-end cash position finished strongly, it was agreed to keep our membership dues at $5.00 per person per year. The awards were announced from the previous Thursday’s matches and they are as follows: Best Female Single: Sharon Kerrigan Runner up: Connie Pommenville, Best Male Single: Jerry Cote Runner up: yours truly Mixed Doubles: Jerry Cote and Janet Billett Runners up: Terry and Sharon Kerrigan. Big thanks to everyone who helped to coordinate all the matches. It was a long day and will probably be spread over 2 days next year. A special thank you and a gift certificate went out to Dieter Klotz, who does an excellent job keeping the discs waxed as well as cleaning the boards and brushes. Our officers for next year will be Jerry Cote as VicePresident, Ann Crosby as Secretary, Joyce Mullins as Treasurer and yours truly as President. The resurfacing work is still scheduled for the week of April 13th and Justine tells me all our out buildings will be painted over the summer months as well. I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a safe and healthy summer, and I look forward to seeing you all on the courts in October. Respectively submitted by Gary Cooney Lazy River Shuffleboard Club 18 The Current May/June 2015 George Anne Waldron has kindly volunteered to take over from ‘Pete’ Reed in submitting recipes for The Current. Here are a few scrumptious sounding recipes from her. By the time you read this, most of us from up north are back home. It is starting to be warm and beautiful and sometimes the weather is hot. Summer holidays are beginning as well as events involving horse racing and Indy car racing. We start to think of salads and easy things to cook…get that grill going! Here is an easy appetizer, a couple of salads and a dessert to “go with” the stuff on the grill. OLIVE TAPENADE 1 teaspoon capers 3/4 cup pitted green olives 3/4 cup pitted black olives 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup olive oil 1 teaspoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped Pepper to taste. Pulse all ingredients together in a food processor. Serve on pita chips, crackers, or toasted bread SKINNY BROCCOLI SALAD 2 heads fresh broccoli, chopped 1 head fresh cauliflower, chopped 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/2 of a red onion, chopped 1/2 cup green olives 1 cup chopped tomato 1 cup reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 1 cup reduced fat ranch dressing Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl and toss with the dressing. Refrigerate until serving. INDIANA SUCCOTASH 2 cups frozen whole kernel corn, thawed 1 cup shelled soybeans (edamame) thawed 1/2 cup red onion cut in small dice 1 cup assorted bell peppers, diced (red, orange, yellow, and green) 1 tablespoon prepared pesto 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice Salt and pepper to taste Combine all ingredients and serve at room temperature or chilled. Makes one quart. DERBY PIE 1 stick butter or margarine melted and cooled 2 slightly beaten eggs 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1 cup nuts (walnuts or pecans chopped) 1 cup chocolate chips 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Mix the sugar and flour. Add eggs, cooled butter, nuts, chocolate chips and vanilla. Mix until well blended (can be done by hand). Pour into an unbaked pie shell and bake at 325 degrees for one hour. Allow to cool before cutting. Louisville’s Culinary Legend (served at the Woodworker’s Derby) With so much to boast about, – award-winning dining; breathtaking turn-of-the-century architecture; attentive, caring service, some may wonder: “Why the Hot Brown?” Here is the history behind this now legendary dish. In the 1920’s, the Brown Hotel drew over 1,200 guests each evening for it’s’ dinner dance. By the wee hours of the morning, guests would grow weary of dancing and make their way to the restaurant for a bite to eat. Sensing their desire for something more glamorous than traditional ham and eggs, Chef Fred Schmidt set out to create something new to tempt his guests’ palates. His unique dish? An open-faced turkey sandwich with bacon and a delicate Mornay sauce. The Hot Brown was born! Recipes continued on following page The Current May/June 2015 19 Legendary Hot Brown from the Brown Hotel Though the Brown Hotel makes this recipe for two people, you may want to double the amount of bread, bacon and tomatoes and serve it to four. It’s rich. Ingredients ¼ cup butter Freshly ground black pepper ¼ cup all-purpose flour 14 ounces sliced roasted turkey breast 2 cups heavy cream 2 slices thickly sliced bread, crusts trimmed, toasted ½ cup plus 1 tablespoon 4 slices cooked bacon grated Pecorino Romano cheese 2 Roma tomatoes, sliced into halves ¼ teaspoon salt Chopped parsley Instructions Melt butter in a 2 quart saucepan. Whisk in flour until combined. Cook until a thick paste (roux) forms. Continue cooking 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Whisk in heavy cream and cook until mixture begins to simmer, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in ½ cup cheese. Add salt and pepper. For each Hot Brown, place a slice of toast in an oven-safe dish. Cover with turkey. Place tomato halves alongside. Pour sauce over top to completely cover. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Place dish under a broiler and cook until cheese begins to bubble and brown. Remove from broiler, cross 2 pieces of bacon on top, and sprinkle with paprika and parsley. Serve immediately. Note: I did not use a casserole dish, but I placed the bread on a metal pan. I used about 4 oz. of turkey which was plenty. This recipe should serve 4. Any questions, please feel free to call me. Enjoy! Gay Stephens at 859-462-3728 The Current May/June 2015 20 Bible Study STRANGER THAN FICTION There are many unusual and seemingly strange things mentioned in the Holy Scriptures. Did you know that cremation was used in the Old Testament? While these unusual subjects don’t come up too often, whatever we find in the Bible we enjoy talking and discussing it in our class discussion. Come by and sit in on one of our classes. You might find it more than just interesting. Our Study is on-going throughout the whole year. We meet in the card room every Thursday morning at 10:00am. The atmosphere is casual and low key. After some friendly discussion among the group we pray for any requested prayer. Then we begin the study. A request for a study in the book of Lamentations has been our topic for several weeks. The class members decide on what they would like to study next. If you have any questions, please give me a call. Nancy Penoyar, 941-426-1443 Aluminum Cans, Windows, Doors, Etc. Summer Months Pick-Up Schedule Aluminum cans will be picked up on the Second Friday of each month during the summer months. The first pick-up under the summer schedule will be on May 8 and will continue once a month until October 9. Regular weekly pickups will resume the first Friday of November. Residents are asked to place their cans in plastic shopping bags and, on the appropriate Fridays, place them on the road's edge in front of their garbage can just like you do during the winter months. Ernest Whitmarsh and Jim Canaday have volunteered their time to pick up the cans during these months. Thank you Ernie and Jim. If any resident shall have aluminum framed windows, doors, or anything else aluminum that they want to get rid of, please call the office to schedule a pick up. Because of limited storage space, appliances, hot water heaters, and other large bulky items will not be picked up for the Beautification Committee during these summer months. On behalf of the Beautification Committee, I thank all of you for your continued support in this worthwhile project. Submitted by Jerry Cote, Member - Beautification Committee The Current May/June 2015 21 Proposed Amendments to the Articles of Incorporation and to the By-law On February 4, 2015 the Lazy River Board held a special meeting in response to concerns raised by many residents about how votes are or are not counted on various issues within the Village. As a result of that meeting a Document Review Committee was formed to look at our various legislative documents. What was discovered was that the procedure for voting that is outlined in our Prospectus Book is not correct. Many believed that for an initiative to pass, or for a by-law to be amended, we needed two thirds affirmative vote from those present at a meeting, either in person or by proxy. The correct procedure, however, was contained in an amending document that requires an affirmative vote from two thirds of all shareholders. The difference between the two procedures is very significant. The current procedure requiring two thirds of all shareholders to approve any change means that on any issue 238 yes votes are required. If, as in the past voting situation, only 268 of the 357 shareholders bother to vote, 31 ‘no’ votes against 237 ‘yes’ votes, can cause the issue to fail, as we still needed 238 ‘yes’ votes for any matter to pass. 238 votes out of 268 voters means 88.8% had to say yes. In most democracies it usually works that if you do not bother to vote, you do not get to control or negate an issue. Because we are shareholders of a company (Lazy River Village Incorporated) the Document Review Committee believes that a majority of shareholders (regardless of whether they vote or not) should still be required to change anything relating to the company. That would include changing documents or changing the use of the common elements. As there are 357 shareholders to the Lazy River Village Company, the Committee felt that no issue should be able to pass unless more than 50% of the community wanted the change. To make sure the number was more than 50% the Committee recommended that no change should be possible without 180 affirmative votes. The Committee also felt that if an issue was contentious, and some of the 89 shareholders, who usually have not bothered to vote in the past, decided to vote on an issue, then that issue would only pass if two thirds of all those who voted, wanted the change. For example, if all 357 shareholders vote on an issue, that issue would need 238 affirmative votes to pass; if 300 shareholders vote on an issue it would need 200 affirmative votes to pass; if 280 shareholders voted, it would need 187 affirmative votes to pass. However, if only 200 shareholders bother to vote, the issue would still need 180 affirmative votes to pass. This two pronged voting technique ensures that as a shareholder, a majority still have to approve any change to the community, while ensuring topics that people feel strongly about, are put to a two thirds majority test. In order to make the desired changes to the Articles of Incorporation and to the By-law we will need 238 affirmative votes for this to pass. It was agreed at the March 2015 Board meeting that three amendments would be placed before the Shareholders for the 2016 annual meeting - one to section 8.2 of the Articles of Incorporation and an amendment to Section 10 and Article XXV of the Bylaw. The amendments change the voting process from two thirds of all shareholders, to two thirds of all shareholders who are present in person or by proxy at a meeting, but that in no case less than 180 affirmative votes. The Committee believes that the proposed amendments represent a more practical and democratic process and strongly urge your support and an affirmative vote in January 2016. Jean Swain, Chair of Document Review Committee The Current May/June 2015 22 CLUB NEWS Boat Club Most operations have wound down till the fall. We ended the season with our picnic, once again at the North Jetty. One Hundred Thirty Seven members and their guests attended. It was a beautiful day and fantastic surroundings, with plenty of good picnic food to eat. The club once again provided sodas, something that has been missing in recent years. Next year we plan to drop the Brats and change the hot dogs to all beef. For our pork lovers, Italian sweet sausage will still be served and of course cheeseburgers. Our November dinner meeting will once again be a tribute to honor our veterans. Don McClenathan our host has a special program prepared, that will be accompanied by Jan Campbell on the piano. A committee was appointed at our April Board meeting to work with Boat Captains on some issues. Carl Redenbo is chair; Larry Hicks, Ginnie Wood, and Joe Abbruzzese also serve. One of their agendas is to set up procedures for rides, to our members and residents, so these functions will run more smoothly. At our April picnic the captains attending, gathered for a presentation by Carl, on an upcoming survey. Captains have now received this survey and are asked to complete and return ASAP, so the committee may proceed with suggested improvements to the Boat Club Board. Ted Makowski was appointed the “go to” person for non-motorized boats, the largest group being Kayaks and Canoes, but including smaller recreational boats. Just a reminder to people using the Kayak and Canoe rack at the marina… rule number 6 states: Boats shall be removed from the rack if the owner is absent from LRV for 30 days or more. This rule is in part to help facilitate our village rule – see below. Lazy River Village - Rules & Regulations – VII. Vehicles, Boats and Trailers 1. Parking Regulations a. Residents or renters may not leave their boats/kayaks/canoes at the Marina when there is a storm watch or warning. Ron Ducham has made some suggestions that could possibly make procedures of the Kayak rack more plausible and is considering working with the Inc. Board rules committee to implement them. The Regatta that was sponsored by the Boat Club was attended by approximately 180 people, showing great enthusiasm for this type of activity. With that in mind Peter Rapelje, our treasurer, would like to know if anyone is interested in forming our own model sail boat club here in Lazy River Village. If this is something you are interested in, please let Peter know by contacting him at prapelje@optonline.net Should there be enough interest, he will then proceed in setting up a sub club within the Boat Club, which in time may expand to become a separate club. Have a safe and wonderful summer. Phil Cole Commodore The Current May/June 2015 23 CLUB NEWS Computer Club News Over thirty members attended the Computer Club meeting on April 11 in the card room. It was the end of season 2014-2015 meeting. President Marie Jennerich thanked outgoing Board Members - Margaret Butera and Barbara Crothers for their many contributions, excellent service and continued dedication to the club. The computer club Board of Directors has nine elected officers who serve three year terms. A program on apps by Shari Schmitt was very informative. Apps is the new term for programs. They can be downloaded for your device and, like programs, vary according to your system. Apple, Blackberry, Droid, and other systems each have designated areas where you can obtain free or “for a charge” apps. Apps must be occasionally updated and they will tell you when it is necessary. Shari also shared information on how to create secure passwords and the need to protect credit cards. Thieves now have devices they can purchase on the internet for around $100 that will capture your information from chips in your credit cards. These chips are built into credit cards along with hidden antennas. The information they steal can be used to create a virtual card to purchase against your accounts. A way to stop these reading devices is store your cards in a small steel case or very thin steel lined sleeves available at Amazon.com, AAA and other online and retail stores. Wrapping your cards in aluminum foil may help protect them too. Tips and trends were given by President Marie. They included password and browser safety, new wireless systems to connect all your personal devices and show on your television, kill switches on cell phones should they be stolen and smart watches currently available that carry apps and have internet connections. Please join us in the fall for another season of learning, sharing and having fun. Our next meeting is scheduled for November 14, 2015 in the card room at 10:00am. Betty McNulty (for Joyce Cote, Secretary) The Dance Club Request: I know I signed off with you all until October, but the Dance Club needs your help with an issue. All dances and sponsors are secured for 2016. What we need are a small group of friends to volunteer to prepare and set out snacks for New Year's Eve, December 31, 2015. Frank & Elaine Wells are handling the decorating. Anyone willing to help should please contact Kathy Wolcott at 508-559-3085, or via email at Kathywolcott@yahoo.com. Thanks for your support! Submitted by Susie Anderson Secretary The Current May/June 2015 24 CLUB NEWS Come See What We Saw It’s May and the month when most of the part timers here at Lazy River are leaving, or have left, to head back North. The last issue (April) was written before the Horse Race Derby. Again the Horse Race was a huge success. Harry & Gay Stevens provided the food for the intermission which gave the event that true Kentucky flavor, just like the real Kentucky Derby. Mint Juleps were sold during the race and were a welcome surprise. Speaking of Harry and Gay Stevens, how about the “Pool Party” they pulled off without a hitch. The food, the music, the props, the “pig roast” and all the fun was truly a great event. Hats off to them for what they have added to Lazy River food and entertainment. The winners of the Ladies Hat Contest were: Vera Barnacoat Eileen Barnacoat Nelson (Nellie) Sturgis I forgot to mention that Harry Stevens was also an MC, along with Ed Laetz. The 50-50 was won by Kurt and Margie Pearson, who are friends of John and Betty Morse. Margie contributed the winnings to the fund for purchase of a dishwasher for the kitchen. Plans for next year’s Race are already under way as we continue to make it “the event” of the year. For those of you who like to work in the shop when it is not so crowded, now is the time to take advantage of it. Just a friendly reminder that the Wood Shop is a “member only” Club. All the tools and supplies are bought from the dues members pay and events that are held. A waiver must be signed and be on file before any tool or machinery may be used or borrowed. Thank you for your cooperation. With the finishing of the new addition, the time just flew by and we never got a chance to schedule an open house and dedication. We hope to accomplish that in the new “fall/winter” season. This article is for May-June issue, so the next issue will be July-August. Submitted by Dan Foley The Current May/June 2015 25 CLUB NEWS THE LRVers Thank You everyone for all the help with all the events the LRVers sponsored this winter season. The LRVers were able to help out many different groups and clubs this season. Money donations were donated to purchase and/or support Pickle Ball, Bingo equipment upgrade, noodles and shade for pool area, refrigerator for kitchen, kitchen dishwasher, Miracle Melodies and ECHO. Both the Treasure Hunt and the Corned Beef & Cabbage Irish Sing-a-long events were a success and enjoyed by many. We have so many people to thank for each and every successful event. Without the help and volunteer efforts of our residents we wouldn’t be able to hold these successful activities. A special thank you to all those who prepare the meals and cleaning up afterwards. Winners of Treasure Hunt in February were Elly & Larry Price – the prize being a wine basket; second place was Jean Swain, her prize was an Álvaro’s $20 gift certificate and third place was Lucile Kilcline and her prize was 2 tickets to the March event. Winners at the March event were Connie Albro for 50/50 winner; Paul Headley for the Irish Basket of Cheer and Jackie Innes won the door prize of a free dinner ticket to the November event. The corn beef and cabbage Irish Sing-a-long was a huge success. 144 people joined us for a delicious meal prepared by Elly and Larry Price. These pros cut their teeth by doing firehouse dinners. They brought their closely guarded secret recipe (mastered from years of corn beef dinners) to everyone’s delight. The crowd voted to have a repeat of this meal for next year’s St. Patrick’s day, rather than the proposed: Black eyed peas over rice and fish. Connie Quinn organized the Irish basket of Cheer raffle, won by Paul Headley, and the night’s entertainment: Our own Irish singers Jim McMahon, Paul O’Brien, Harry Reade, Connie Quinn, accompanied by Jim on guitar and Jan Campbell on piano. Gary Tiner made a special appearance to round out the festivities of Irish melodies. The night’s goals were met with $75.00 donated for the use of Kitchen, $100.00 toward the new refrigerator, $135.84 to Pickle Ball for a total contribution of $500.00 between last month and this month. $500.00 for Bingo upgrades in equipment and $111.94 toward the new dishwasher proposed for the club house kitchen. What a night! New requests for sponsorship are always welcome. The newest idea spoken of was a possible upgrade to the club house sound system. Chet Schutt, our audio visual guru, has been considering this for some time now. He will be presenting a proposal to our club secretary for consideration. Our next event is scheduled for November 19 which is just one week before Thanksgiving. Menu is currently planned for hamburgers, macaroni and cheese, tossed salad, 3-bean salad and a dessert. Current plans are in the early stages of development for Golf Cart races. The committee would like to open up an event, for not only racers, but for those who come out for fun. We are considering a turkey shoot (no wildlife will be harmed in this event) and Golf Cart decorations. Ideas are still being formed and we are looking for a couple of individuals to co-ordinate this event. Any volunteers? We know we will need judges, road crew and folks to prepare and cook the meal. People could enter any of the 3 contests or any 2 of the 3 contests or all 3 contests. There will be an entry fee of probably $5.00 per entry with First and Second place prizes for each category. First place in each category will be a $20.00 gift certificate to Alvaro’s. Second place a $10.00 gas card. Tickets will go on sale October 28 at Koffee Klatch. At the January and February meetings LRVers will again host “Draw or Share”. Lazy River Villagers are always looking to donate all money raised at its functions to worthy events, projects or clubs here in LRV. Come join the club and vote on what will be the next recipient. As we know more we will let you know. Some information is posted on the bulletin board by the fountain near the pool exit of the club house. Safe travels home for those heading North & hope to see everyone back here soon! Respectfully submitted, Marsha Charest Secretary 26 The Current May/June 2015 GREAT FLORIDA INS Contemporary Hearing Comfort Cover The Current May/June 2015 27 CLUB NEWS Lazy River Canine Fitness Club Canine Fitness Club Kicks Off “Pet Angels” At a recent meeting of the officers of the Canine Fitness Club (CFC) a new initiative was launched. Under the auspices of the CFC, a new Committee will be formed called Pet Angels. Pet Angels will be a clearing house to facilitate all pet owners in our Lazy River Community in offering or receiving help in the care of their pets. Many people with pets occasionally require someone to help them out. There are many examples of this: To walk their dog or feed their cat while they are away or aren’t well A handicapped pet owner may need a ride to the veterinary clinic If someone has lost a dear pet and don’t intend to find another, they may have things like carriers or beds that they’d be happy to give to another resident in need. Pet Angels would be an excellent resource to find someone that might help. This Committee will be cocoordinated by Tiny Hall and Toddy Guyot. The Canine Fitness Club encourages all pet owners to register with our Pet Angels coordinators, who will ask you a few simple questions regarding you, your pet, and what you might need from, or consider offering to, other pet owners. Tiny and Toddy can be reached as follows: Tiny Hall, 115 Rarotonga, Phone: 404-718-0504, e-mail at tinyhall@icloud.com Toddy Guyot, 151 Bermuda Way, Phone: 941-429-0894 At this same meeting, a new Chair (Tom VanMassenhove) and Vice-Chair (Betty Rumley) were elected. Tom and Betty can be reached as follows: Tom Van Massenhove, 129 Lazy River Road, Phone: 989-295-5602, e-mail: tvanm@panel.com Betty Rumley, 131 Rarotonga Road, Phone: 941-423-5302, e-mail: betty.rumley@yahoo.ca CFC wishes safe travels to all residents travelling back north in the coming weeks and hopes to see you and your pets next season. PS: Look for our “Pet of the Month” series beginning in the next Current! Contact any officer if you have any nominations!! Submitted by: Betty Rumley 28 The Current May/June 2015 Doctors choice
