April 2013

Volume 59Long Island NewsManager’s Report – GM Horner FM Zamora presented his monthly reports and up-dates.o Work Orderso FM Zamora reported that 78 work orders were received and all but 2 are completed. FM Zamo-ra stated that one work order is the treadmill and the second work order is the TV controls at the exercise room.o Building Permito 1 issued; 1 roof repair o Past Due Condo Fees o (136) 01-15 days late ($80,481.23)o (06) 16-30 days late ($1,651.50)o (07) 31-60 days late ($3,531.00)o (03) 61-90 days late ($2,505.00)o (08) 90 days late ($18,979.33)Past due condo fees last month totaled $31,604.33. The current past due condo fees total $26,666.83. Dif-ference of $4,937.50.o Project Reporto FM Zamora gave the project report.o The indoor hot tub blowers were not working but now working fine. o Thanks to the Golf Committee, concrete is being poured for the cart paths at the Golf Course. o Work on the outdoor pool is still ongoing. FM Zamora stated that there were four leaks at the outdoor pool and three leaks at the hot tub.o Maintenance has begun patching up some of the pot holes on the roads.o Work on Lift Station #4 is still ongoing.o Emergency lights have been installed at the common buildings.o The motor & transmission at the security gate have been rebuilt.o Two new nets have been installed at the ten-nis courts.o Work on Green 12 on the Golf Course is still on going.o The deep fryer has been repaired.o A new propeller for the big pump at the pool has been installed.o AS McBride asked FM Zamora about the variance requested. FM Zamora stated that Jerry Canales, owner of lot 701, requested a variance to be allowed to install steps from the deck to the dock over the seawall. AS McBride asked if it would encroach on any other property. FM Zamora stated that it would not encroach but a variance is being requested because in the building handbook it states that nothing can be on or over the seawall cap. FM Zamora voiced that in his opinion the request is not a variance but the variance form is the only form available for owners to request the board’s permission. Treasurer Sandberg asked if they would be voting on the variance and AS McBride stated that he would first like to review the request. FM Zamora also stated that spraying for clover has begun starting with the golf course then continuing to the common areas

LIV ELECTION RESULTSThe 2013 annual meeting of the Long Island Village Owner’s Association was called to order by David Chapa, President of the Board. After the Pledge of Allegiance and approval of the minutes for the 2012 annual meeting, Presi-dent Chapa thanked everyone for coming and asked the membership to elect a Chairman of the annual meeting. Denny Zylman was elected Chairman of the annual meeting.

Chairman Zylman asked for the certifying of the proxies. Sue Smith of the Election committee announced a quorum had been met with 447 mail in and in person registrations.

Chairman Zylman opened the floor for nominations. There were no nomina-tions from the floor. There were no resolutions to be voted on.

Auditor Juan E. Rivera, CPA reported that the LIV books had been audited and found to be in good shape. He also reported that an IRS audit had also come back with 0 discrepancies. Rick Horner the General Manager gave the Aramark report.

Chairman Zylman called for the election results:1. Mary Steffensen 3602. Raul Vasquez 3083. Jose Guerra 2834. Don Pelletier 2405. Richard Rameriz 1466. Gene Rutland 146Chairman Zylman adjourned the meeting at 2:16.

After the general meeting was adjourned, the board met to elect officers:1. President David Chapa2. Vice-President Don Pelletier3. Secretary Raul Vasquez4. Asst. Secretary Flora Gunderson5. Treasurer Mary Steffensen6. Asst. Treasurer Jose Guerra

CALLING EMERGENCY SERVICES If the need arises for you to call any type of emergency service , such as Ambulance, Fire Department or Sheriff’s Department, please always call BOTH 911 and the Guard House at 956-943-4474.

The Guard House will communicate with the Swing Bridge to let them know what type of emergency service is coming. This is most impor-tant as the Swing Bridge will stop letting boat traffic thru until the Emer-gency Service has arrived and also left the village. The Guard House will be ready to escort the service to the proper location.

We have had ( 5 ) occasions in the last two months where the Guard House was not notified and therefore neither was the Swing Bridge. This could have resulted in a delay of the Emergency Service getting in or out of the village and a delay of care. Luckily this did not happen. Be safe, Call Both.

Mary SteffensenEditor

Long Island News2Robert G. HamiltonMemorial Library by: Judy Voss, ChairmanE-mail: voss828@att.net APRIL 2013 INCOME Book Sale $264.45Donation Items $209.41Cans $272.00P/B Sales & Fines $84.94Directories-2012 $21.00Directories-2013 $964.00Luncheon-Bookends (260.00)Donations $122.00Income Total $1659.00

EXPENSESBooks $144.40DVD’S $395.82Supplies $39.96Deco-Valentine/Easter $22.48Directory Printing $1082.50Expense Total $1683.16

BANK BALANCE $4325.66

BEFORE YOU HEAD NORTHHurricane Preparation Guidelines

1. Patiofurnitureflowerpots,yardornaments,grills,etc: A. Set inside or under dwelling B. Strap down or bolt down2. Boats,Trailers,&GolfCarts: A. Offsite storage. B. Secure with 2 cargo straps, chains or cables around both boat & trailer to 5/8” anchor bolts into concrete. C. Double secure all plastic & canvas covers. D. If you leave your boat on a lift, strap it to the lift & remove drain plug.3. Parkmodels,porchcovering,&awnings: A. Have all tie downs checked for rust.4. Windows: A. Close hurricane shutters. B. Put up outside window coverings. C. Arrange with a neighbor or trusted friend to put up outside covers if a hurricane enters the gulf.5. Appliances: A. Empty refrigerator & freezer then stuff with newspaper. B. Take pictures of valuable appliances & furniture.6. Utilities: A. Turn off the water to dwelling. B. Turn off circuit breakers at fuse box to water heater & appliances. C. Cap off cable. D. Set AC to 80 or higher to reduce humidity.7. Whattotakewithyou: A. All valuables, pictures, insurance papers, & title records. B. A list of contractor’s, plumbers, handymen, etc. & phone numbers.8. Whattoleave: A. Kitty litter charcoal or Damp Rid to absorb moisture. B. Leave instructions & a key with a full time LIV friend.9. IfsomeonewillbeoccupyingyourdwellingduringHurricaneseason: A. Ask them to secure your property when they leave & post a check list.

Ed McBride, LIV Director, Chairman Safety Committee

SandDollarQuilters“ LADIES START YOUR MACHINES” and indeed they did! What a busy winter we had with many members teaching us new techniques and sharing with us projects that they have accomplished. I’m sure more ideas will come with them next year when everyone returns. The winter sure seemed to go fast! Thanks to all of you visiting our Quilt Show held in conjunction with the Trash and Treasures. We had 440 people cast their votes and the winners are: LargeQuilts:1st place - Linda Detterman, 2nd place- Minnie Dienert, 3rd place - Cheryl Vaughn SmallQuilts:1st place - Cheryl Vaughn, 2nd place - Linda Detterman, 3rd place - Maxi Onishenko Thank you to everyone for coming to see the quilts and voting, as much time and love is invested in their making.Again we invite anyone who has an interest in becoming a “quilter” to join us. We also accept fabric that you might have to help stock our shelves for the many donation projects that we do during the winter months. HAPPYQUILTING Karen Grove, Secretary

EUCHRE A big thank you to Dottie and Jerry Holman, Jackie and Phil Rogge, Audrey and Paul Turbes, and Karin and David Fuselier for preparing the turkeys for our January dinner. Thanks to each of you for preparing the remaining items that made for an extraordinaire and tasty great time.

High scores for the month of February were:599 Doris Smith, 785 Mel Poyzer and Larry Roelandt, 1294 Dick Lothe and Patti Roelandt, 1489 Paul Turbes, 1995 Larry Roelandt, 2186 Jackie Rogge, 2683 Sharon Payne, 2886 David Fuselier Shirley Ritten

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FEBRUARY LIV Patrol02/01 Lot#74 Renter called Security to check on a broken window on unit. Nothingnothing was missing and report was filed. 02/01 Lot#738Owner was struck by golf cart while on golf course. Owner from Lot 373 was driving the golf cart. 02/02 GateHouse Security stopped guest from entry to Lot # 21 as their drivers license was expired.02/03 Lot#383EMS Called02/04 Lot#857EMS Called02/04 Lot#836While walking, owner tripped on edge of sidewalk. EMS called.02/05 Lot#867EMS Called02/08 GateHouse Renter arrived at Gate House and requested EMS be called.02/08 Lot#781Security was notified by owner that her daughter was walking her dog and had been harassed by someone in a dark SUV.02/09 Lot#431Security was notified that Contractor had driven large truck on lawn andgotten stuck. General manager notified.02/09 Lot#518EMS Called02/09 Lot#286Security notified of water leak. 02/09 Lot#357Security notified by owner that neighbors dog was not on a leash. Security checked and found dog in owners yard Lot # 356 not on leash.02/10 Lot#587EMS Called02/11 Lot#573Owner reported to security that a gray vehicle was speeding on Sea ShellBlvd.02/11 S/C32 Owners RV was reported blocking entrance to S/C 29. RV had unloadingpass for 3 days.02/13 Lot#867EMS Called02/14 ActivityCenterSecurity found small white container in Activity Center with money in it.Security took container to gate house until owner claims it.02/15 Lot#143Owner reported water leak to gate house.02/20 Lot#832Gate arm fell down on owner’s truck. Report filed.02/25 Lot#339Owner reported to security that items from his storage area were missing. He felt they were taken in January. He was directed to file a report with the Sheriff’s department.

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118 E Scallop $184,900Finished 1 car garage w/a man cave. Boat lift & hur-ricane shutters. Furniture & furnishings included. Excel-lent condition.

129 Bonnett $117,500 Well maintained 2 bed-room/2 bathroom stick built being offered with all furniture & furnishings.

281 Sundial $124,900Deal-channel front 2/1 with big covered deck. Furnished

699 E Clam Circle $199,900 Gorgeous must see! Channel front 2/2 w/boat lift. Granite. Furnished

139 Bonnet $93,500channel front lot ready to build on. New seawall

MAH JONGG WINNERS FEBRUARY 2013 2/4 Dottie Lothe 2/11 Marianne Kinne Joan Korson 2/18 June Loveridge

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Lot #730 East ClamCall: Kevin @ 936-554-4672

853 W Oyster $159,900 Channel front custom built handicap accessible. 2/1. Gorgeous cabinets. BIG master w/walk in closet. Furnished

709 E Clam $149,900 channel front. 2/1. Remod-eled in 2008. Furnished. Tile throughout

2 W Scallop $159,900 Look at that price. Boat lift. 2/2 Furnished. Lots of storage. Light & bright, neat & clean

845 W Oyster $189,0001/2 Intercoastal front-age w/a boat dock. Furnished

846 W Oyster $169,0002/2 Intercoastal front-age w/a boat dock. Furnished

661 Sandollar $89,900ready to build on channel front lot

752 E Clam Circle $39,000ready to build on

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SWINK REAL ESTATE Lot 755 COTTAGE HOME 2B/2Bth fully furnished, covered front and rear deck, Must see to appreciate $130,000 Lot 447 Vacant Lot across from golf course, near amenities, stg bldg. Large lot great for your RV or a place to build. $45,000 Lot 448 Vacant lot across from golf course.Bring your Rv or build where amenities abound. $45,000

Lot 38 Extremely nice PM/island room, furnished, W/D, 1BR/1BTH, Front porch, Rear Deck, close to amenities, A must see at $89,000.

Lot 509 Unfurnished with island room and total roofover. 2BR 2BTH, front porch,rear deck with built in storage bldg under roof. Very nice. $59,900.

Lot 505 Furnished PM with covered deck on extra large corner lot. Perfect for now and a great lot to build on. Take a look at this one. $56,000

Lot 141 empty lot ready to build on or your RV $108,000. Lot 272 • Recent remodeled PM, almost new boat lift, dock, large deck $109,000 Lot 458 Nice park model with addition, W/D, stg bldg, large covered deck $89,782 Lot 618A PM on the LIV lake with covered deck and stg $94,900 PENDING Lot 842 PM with island room on oversized lot near the intracoastal, large bath. The lot has the value. $185,000.

Inside Lots Waterfront Lots

Norma Swink, BROKER P.D. Swink, AGENT Cell (956) 561.3442 Cell (956) 572.1559

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FORSALELOT#815On Canal with Dockreduced$85,000907-345-5860or928-566-7189

SEACOTTAGE19-BARGAIN 2/2 recently remodeled, newly tiled floor, Carpet. Lots of storage. W/D upstairs. New storm shutters. Deck with boat lift. Elevator to 2nd floor. REDUCED $199,000 956-943-3215.

FORRENT–WATERFRONTLOT#814October - April $ 625/mo.CallOwner651-592-6188

ForSale:503E.Clam–Waterfrontw/1/1ParkModel.Fullyfurnished,covereddeck,boatdock,storage.Veryclean!$135,000. ContactBruce–956-330-2218

ForSale:799E.Oyster–WaterfrontLotw/1/1ParkModel.Fullyfurnished,covereddeck,andboatdock.$109,500CallBruce–956-330-2218

LOT#192WaterfrontCottagehomeFor Rent – 2 Bedroom/2Bath-Recently remodeled.Fully furnished, Covered deck with shade. For monthsof September, October thru March. Only $ 1,700 monthly Call (956) 821-5899

SALE:838Waterfront:Remodeled Park Model / Island Room w/boat lift, King bed, whirlpool tub, Open Bright Plan, 19’ x 12’ Living Room w/sofa bed & 42” TV, 2nd bath w/closet & washer/dryer, & large Walk-in Closet (remove to make 2nd bedroom) Covered Tile deck, Storage under, dock Fully Furnished & Equipped. $139,900OwnerJim(262)242-4181

Office: (956) 943.4228 or (956) 943.4243 1338 W. Hwy 100 Laguna Vista, TX 78578Email: NormaSwink@aol.comOnline: www.SwinkRealEstate.net

FOUR-MONTHRENTERS–We are looking to rent a 2/2 Sea cottage on the east end of Scallopwith a boat lift (for 19”boat) for four months beginning December 2012. Please call Roger orVickiat605-486-0015(h):Rogerat402-670-0913;or Vickiat402-680-5589ifyouhaveaSeaCottageavailableto rent.

Golf Course LotsLot N - Emply lot with island view. $ 60,000Lot G COTTAGE HOME 3 bdrm, 2 bth, with 2 lofts. Some furnishings, granite countertops, great view of the island. Make an appointment for this one. $170,000.

FORRENT:LOT#456WESTCLAM. Dock-Boat Lift- Double Paved.- Fish Cleaning Table – Main Canal- Wkly:$210/Monthly:$625/HolidayWk:$310.ContactOwner:956-399-0568.

SeaCottage85-$235,000,2 car garage, boat lift, fish cleaning station.vSpacious kitchen, living room, dining room, full bath and bedroom on 2nd floor. Large bedroom, ¾ bath and laundry on third floor. Great views of South Padre Island. Well maintained. Lot of storage. Call Bill at 651-335-5264

FOR SALE LARGE CONNER LOT 739 2/2 COTTAGE HOME WITH SHIPPING CHANNEL AND ISLAND VIEW FROM LARGE COVERED DECK. OPEN FLOOR PLAN WITH LOTS OF STORAGE, CUSTOM BLANDS, 4 CEILING FANS, JETTED TUB, ALL TILE 18 IN. FLOOR-ING AND FULLY FURNISHED WITH WASHER/DRYER. BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPING AND PAVED DRIVE. PRICE $ 149,000. CALL LINDA AT 956-433-1756.

FORSALE/BYOWNER$69,500Lot#4CounchDrive. Nice and Clean furnished, and nice big screen TV with large covered deck and storage on the bottom. Extra storage room on the side, extended patio, oversize lot. Owners have upgraded. Owner/agent956-970-1144

FORSALELOTHSandDollarDrive.$69,000OBO.Nice and clean. Furnished, 1 Bdr, 1Bath, new refrigerator/washer/dryer. SPI skyline, golf course and pond view.Contactowner210-887-2421

SEA COTTAGE 89$199,990. SELLER MOTIVATED, INCLUDES 2006 CLUB CART 4-PASS GOLF CART. Beautiful SPI View Morning Sun. 2 Bedroom/2Bath.Partially Furnished. Patty956-943-3454

FOR SALE Lot 475. Best Lot in the park on ontrcoastal waterway. Great deck and deep water. Older park model with sun room. Great inside. $185,000.00 Call952-217-7166

FORRENT-Lot#123Closetogreatbathhouse.Palmtreelonleftbackcorneroflot.Picnictable.Greatlocation.$450/mo.Pluselectric.Call832-221-9073

FORSALEORRENT:Lot601StarFish.$39,900or$450+Electric/Month417-825-4574.

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For Sale Lot 439 Furnished Park Model. Great Condition. 1/1 Excellent view across from Golf Course. New Roof 14x30 Covered Deck. Nearly new W/D Ample parking $59,900 Phone 701-400-5712

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LOTG–INSIDECOTTAGEHOMEFORSALE:3B-2B-&2LOFTS.HASTILEFLOOR,WINDOWSHUTTERS,GRANITECOUNTTERTOPS&BEAUTIFULVIEWOFISLAND.MUSTSEE.Reduced$170,000orbestofferCALL956-648-4428

785E.OYSTER#139,000Highest elevation and best view of SPI, Fully Furnished Park Model with large tiled deck. Boat dock, large storage under deck. Includes Golf Cartand 19’ Baymaster Boat.“SEEIT-YOUWILLWANTIT”Priceisnegotiable.CallTom-956-832-3032

FORSALE:SeaCottage#50.Fully Furnished. All ap-pliances. $ 169,500.00 Firm. No Realtor.Fees Paid.Call956-223-2550.

FORSALE-Lot # 678 Clam Waterfront. Newly remod-eled PM 1/1 on widest canal. New Roof,Covered deck, Carport, Boat Dock, Fish Cleaning Station and New Furnishings. Awesome view$118,000CallAlex815-592-0040.

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EmptyLotByOwner.Lot#428Conch.Double padEasy In and Out. Close to all amenities. Shed included. Ready to build or use.$40,000943-3307or943-3633

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Long Island News7REGULAR BOARD MEETING January 23, 2012 ApprovalofDecember19,2012BoardofDirectorsMeetingMinutesAS McBride made a motion to approve the minutes. Treasurer Sandberg seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion Passed. BuildingRulesHandbookClarification–ASMcBrideAS McBride stated that the Building Committee and Safety Committee had united to clarify & simplify the “LIVOA Building Rules Handbook” in order to improve the quality of homes be-ing built and or brought into our park. AT Kelmis seconded the motion. An open discussion took place. Roll Call Vote: Trea-surer Sandberg-yes, AT Kelmis-yes, Secretary Gunderson-yes, and AS McBride-yes. Motion Passed. HotTubBids–TreasurerSandbergTreasurer Sandberg stated that FM Zamora has submitted a bid for all the outdoor hot tub work in the amount of $7,523.38. Treasurer Sandberg made a motion to accept the bid. AT Kel-mis seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion Passed. GoffCourseLawnMowerAS McBride made a motion for the lawn mower to be moved to the first quarter rather than the third quarter so the golf commit-tee is able to get the lawn mower as soon as possible. Treasur-er Sandberg seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion Passed. PresidentChapacalledforabreakat10:30AMforexecu-tivesessiontobegin.

ExecutivesessionThe board voted to excuse Director Jose Guerra’s absence due to medical reasons. Legal Issues- Up-dates

Secretary Gunderson made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Treasurer Sandberg seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion Passed. Adjournmentat11:00AM

MinutesTakenByFloraGunderson,LIVBoardofDirectors01/23/201311:00AM

GOLFREPORTJanuary LADIES SCRAMBLES01/23 Wed. 1st Kathy Von Schweinit, Lynda Adam, Mary Kay Feiter, Doris Smith, Barb Gosnell -501/30 Wed. 1st Deanna Yarbrouugh, Audrey Turbes, Jean Poehler,Rose Croom -3SCRAMBLES01/06 Sun 1st Bill Smith, Harold Gosnell, Bob Chamberlin, Doris Smith, Bob Gray -9 AM

Sun 1st John Moore, Jack McChay, Barb Gosnell, Maabel Slusher -7 PM 2nd Bill Smith, Mel Poyzer, Jo Poyzer -6 PM

01/20 Sun. 1st Wayne Smith, Danny Buckler, Chad York, Doris Smith -11 AM Sun 1st Stubby Johnson, Lenda Rodgers, Betsy Davis, Shirley Lounsberry, Bud Sherry -8 PM Shoot Off

01/27 Sun. 1st Stubby Johnson, Barb Gosnell, Lynda Rodgers, Bill Shenefeld -10 AM Sun. 1st Darryl Goade, Ron Phillips, Jim Atof, Nicole Henning -9 PM HOLE IN ONE02/02 Stubby Johnson # 1603/01 Dallas Uhrich # 1603/02 Armondo Regalado # 1503/04 Denny Zylman # 1203/06 Chris Freeman # 17

D&EThis is our Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! issue, and I’m going to start with all of you who attended our many events this winter. (I still have a hard time using the “winter” word, because it sure doesn’t feel like winter). Anyway, I digress - - - Without your participatiowe would have no need for a D & E Committee which would mean no events which would mean NO FUN. See how that works? Your D & E Committee works hard each year to come up with events that you will enjoy. Events for the following year depend a lot on participation in the previous years. Here’s how you can help out: If you enjoyed an event you need to tell as many people as possible how great it was. You need to do this THE NEXT DAY while you’re still smiling. Then when you come back in fall you need to remind as manypeople as possible how much fun you had at that event and encourage them to participate. That way your favorite “stuff” will never dis-appear. It’ll work. Trust me. Okay, now I’m going to tell you just who it is that you should absolutely go out of your wayto thank - You have no idea how many hours they happily donate to make sure you have a great time. Here goes:Barb Armstrong, Darlene Collins, Pat Diebold, Lily Givan, Flora Gunderson, Karen Pelletier, Wanda Robertson, Anita White, and Joan Olson. These last two ladies deserve a whole lot of extra thanks. Anita is the lady who keeps an eye out, checks out, and books ourentertainment. She has done a wonderful job! Joan is the “glue” that holds us all together. She’s the lady who gets us organized so we get the job done. She’s the “boss lady” who cracks the whip. The thing is she is so darn nice all the time that we don’t even realize thewhip has been cracked. How does she do that?????More thank you’s - Our ever faithful volunteer couples are John & Judy Agar, Jim & Helen Burnard, Bud & Maryann Kruszka, and Marty & Jacky Pauken. Our ever faithful “volunteer” husbands are Larry Armstrong, Henry Diebold, Joe Givan, George Gunderson, Don Pelletier, Dick Olson, and Bob Robertson.HUGSTOALLOFYOU!!!!One more thing - Your participation in our events also helps out our LIV community. D & E donated $750 for the Employees Christmas Party and $500 for painting by the pool. We are also in the process of purchasing 24 card tables and 50 chairs for the owners lounge. So thank you again!Hope all of you have a wonderful summer getting hugs from those grandkids. Stay healthy, stay happy, and see you at ALL the fun stuff

next season. I’ll catch up with you again when I’m almost done hugging my grandkids!

Pat Diebold, Winter Texas D & E Committee

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Long Island News9Bingo Bingo each and every Friday evening in the Rec Hall. Cards are out by 6:15 p.m. with play starting at 7:00 p.m. Come on out enjoy your neighbors and friends for a couple of hours. You may even win.Shirley Ritten

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LongIslandVillage–Rentals Spring is just around the corner. Time to start thinking about your Summer Rental Reservations. Support your association. Rent from LIV-Rentals.

If you are thinking about renting out your Sea Cottage, Cottage Home, Park Model or RV lot, come and check out our rates and what we offer.• RV lot rentals 80% payback to the owner and includes free palm tree trimming.• Sea Cottage, Cottage Home or Park Model, 70% payback to the owner. We supply linens and do the cleaning.• Use of your property for your personal use (with advance notice to the office).Help keep association fees down, Support your Association’s rental business. By placing your properties in your association’s rental program you will be making money and helping to keep association fees down. Callustodayat800-292-7261or956-943-6449OrdropbyourWelcomeCenter.

THANK YOU CORNERMarilyn Marten Lot 096 has been one busy lady digging in the dirt. She has put in some beautiful plantings all over the common areas. Too numerous to describe. She has made some rather boring areas light up with color. If you have not seen the landscaped areas around the library and Activity Center, you really need to stop and enjoy them.

Harold Burke Lot 753 has been kind enough to donate a boat and motor to the Swing Bridge. This boat will assist the Bridge Operator in getting from the pilot house to the Port Isabel side when the Bridge has to be tied back in case of a storm or surge.

The Sand Dollar Quilter have been generous enough to donate a new clock in the LIV Grill. It is very unique and you should stop by the grill for lunch and check it out.

I want to express a sincere amount of gratitude for all of you who have donated both financially and with your time to make many improvements in the village. It is with your help that Long Island Village continues to be the special place it is.

The Village says “Thank You”Mary Steffensen, Editor

OBITUARIES BobWafford79of511WestClamCircle, passed away on January 28,2013 at Valley Baptist Hospital. Bob is survived by his wife Bonnie of 53 years. He is also survived by 3 children, 8 grand children and 2 great grand children. Bob really enjoyed fishing and painting. His family and friends will miss him very much. BobHall82,of170WestBonnetpassed away on Sunday February 17, 2013 at Sun Shine Haven Hospice House in Olmito. Bob was a long time resident of LIV. He is survived by two children, a daughter Cheryl Whiles of New Hampshire and a son David Hall of Maine. Bob will be missed by many friends in LIV.

Warren Etter 77 of SC 070 East Scallop, passed away on March 7, 2013. Warren is survived by his wife Sandra, son Brian, daughter-in-law Loni and two grandchil-dren Chase and Julia. Warren and Sandra moved to Long Island Village in 1994 and became full time in 1998. Warren had many fishing buddies and will be missed by very many village friends.

PERMANENT FLORIDA PROPERTY EXCHANGE:SMALL COTTAGE ON THE ST. JOHNS RIVER

IN WELAKA, FL. 386 559-1013

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Cypress & Cedar constructed cottage (was guest house) approximately 560 sq ft. 2.5 acres, 150’ on the river. 45 miles west of St. Augustine, 55 miles from Datona., 90 miles north of Orlando;

large dock & covered boat house & covered “party room”. Lots of fruit trees. Estimated worth around

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April 2013