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FROM YOUR EDITORS...It sure is quiet around here. Hope all our “Snowbird”

neighbors made it back to there northern homes safe. Along with the company of these great neighbors we lost a lot of volunteers who help with various functions. With that said, due to lack of help and participation, the Pancake Breakfast is cancelled for July and August.

On another note, Lynn has included a Mystery Photo contest in this newsletter (Pg.21) for our year round residents to participate in. All you have to do is look for the objects in the photos as you are out walking or driving around the neighborhood. Identify the unit # on the entry blank, Þll in your name, unit #, phone # and drop off at the clubhouse to box #1. A prize will be awarded to the contestant with the most correct answers. In case of a tie a drawing will be held. Winner will be announced in the August issue. Note to our “Snowbirds” friends, don’t feel left out as there will be another contest of a different kind come November for you to participate in.

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A Monthly Newsletter ¥ Published by Community Media, PO Box 1023, Venice, FL 34284 (941) 375-3699 ¥ July 2012

DonÕt Forget Fees Are Due July 1 ¥ Condo fee: $355 ¥ HOA fee: $80

MEET YOUR NEIGHBOR PG 9 BIRDS PG 22PAWS N’ CLAWS PG 7

RUMMAGE SALE REMINDERAnd you thought you wouldnʼt hear from me while I

was up in the boon docks of Maine. Well, truth be told, Iʼm never more than an email away.

I know it must be hard for you to think about something like the rummage sale that seems such a long time off, but time has a way of creeping up on us real fast. So I just want to remind you to hang on to the stuff you no longer want and save it for the rummage sale come January. Our goal for 2013 is $4,000 and we will need a lot of “stuff” to make this happen.

Iʼll be back the end of September and if you need help with storage we can take care of it then.

Thanks for your help, Bob Wahler

MESSAGE FROM YOUR RHOWe want to thank the 96 residents who sent back

their RHO updated information form. Along with needing this information for our annual mailings, this information will bring our records into Florida State compliance under Chapter 720.303, which requires your RHO to have a current roster of all members, their mailing addresses, email addresses, phone numbers and parcel identiÞcations. We hope to have this completed in the next 60 days. As an FYI this is not for public access.

If you have not responded to our request, and have misplaced the form included in your last newsletter, please contact Lynn Bruneau, President at 941- 981-3587 or by email at [email protected].

Thank you for your help with this project,

Lynn Bruneau, President, RHOHappy 4th of July!

Your Neighborhood Connection 2 Ridgewood Oaks July 2012

S o c i a l B o a r d C o r n e rS o c i a l B o a r d C o r n e rS o c i a l B o a r d C o r n e rS o c i a l B o a r d C o r n e rS o c i a l B o a r d C o r n e rS o c i a l B o a r d C o r n e rS o c i a l B o a r d C o r n e rSubmitted by Mary Ann Hughes

COFFEE HOURSaturday, June 2nd

marked the Þrst joint Coffee and Donuts hour at the Meadows. The Þrst Saturday in July (7th) Coffee and Donuts will be h o s t e d a t t h e O a k s Clubhouse.

59 folks enjoyed the Pancake breakfast this month, however, due to lack of help, breakfast has been canceled for July and August.JUNE BIRTHDAY DINNER

35 residents came out in the pouring rain for a good old fashioned meat loaf dinner prepared by Sis Kelley and her helpers Vi rg in ia Derr icks and Marsha Smith.

Mashed pota toes , green beans and peas accompanied the meatloaf with birthday cake for dessert. Best deal in town (3 bucks) on a cold, dreary, rainy Friday night.

50 /50 w inne r was George Nettles.LADIES LUNCHEON

23 Ladies attended their luncheon on June 13 at Norma Rae’s in Palmetto. Great food and service was enjoyed by all. The July 11 luncheon will be at Atlanta Bread, located in the Bealls Plaza, 6401 Manatee Ave, Bradenton.FATHER’S DAY DINNERwas quite a hoot! Whether you’re an old, young, hip or classy Dad you ruled at this Father’s day event. First

t h e m e a l w a s j u s t scrumptious. It has been said that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach—well Kay and her team of helpers sure did their best to satisfy the stomach of every hungry Dad in attendance. Food Þt for a King - Shrimp Cocktail, Caesar salad, Mashed Potato Au Gratin, Carrots and Spare Ribs with Pineapple Upside D o w n C u p c a k e s f o r dessert. Then came the entertain-ment - A Keystone Cop rendition of “The Price is Right” produced by none other than Sis Kelley and hosted by Jan Heider. Participating from the audience was Carolyn Wiese, Gerry and Thelma Jackson, Donna Banacek, Jeff and Eva Asbury, Paula Dudley, Mark Tompkins, Diane Porter, Jim Dagwell, Don Juengling and Pat Flynn.

Alas the grand prizes (A one month vacation with a

Private Masseuse and a 4-Wheel Drive Truck/5th Wheel Package) had to go back into inventory until next time due to overbidding by the Þnalists, Gerry Jackson and Diane Porter.

More photos for Birthday Dinner and Father’s Day can be found on Pages 10 and 11 and in clubhouse.On page 6 is a Note to all from Mary Ann.

Celebrating a June Birthday: Carol Delaney, Kay Cobb and Nate Blum

Virginia Derricks in kitchen for BD dinner. Sis Kelly produced Price is Right for Father’s Day. George Nettles, a happy camper after winning 50/50.BELOW: Bonnie and Clyde Ridgewood Style, otherwise known as

Carol Coss and Jan Heider, the money keepers at the door.

Celebrating 50+ Years of Marriage 65 years - Calvert and Nancy Courtney #169 65 years - John and Mary Williams #185 56 years - Bob and Edna Pettit #20 55 years - Cleon and Vereta Young #132 54 years - Bill and Marie Hendrickson #189 54 years - George and Kay Nettles #54 53 years - Phil and Mary Ann Hughes #37 50 years - Bob and Phyllis Dietz #72 50 years - Bob and Judy Bellingar #86

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATIONJOHN OAKES

was selected by the Social Board as VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH for May. Thank You John, your time and volunteering efforts are greatly appreciated.


GATE HOUSE.......................................941-722-0025 CLUBHOUSE....................................... 941-723-6098

2012 OAKS CONDOMIN IUM BOARD

Diane Bradford: 941-729-2780 Lynn Bruneau: 941-981-3587 Marsha Smith: 941-526-9119 dibrad46-ß@tampabay.rr.com [email protected] [email protected]

O A K S N E W S L E T T E R E D I T O R S

2012 OAKS SOC IAL BOARD 2012 HOMEOWNERS BOARD

V. PRESIDENTJim

Schultz

PRESIDENTLynn

Bruneau

PRESIDENTShirley Egerton

TREASURERCharlotteWahler

SECRETARYDianePorter

D-ADMINISTRATIONLaurie

Tompkins

D-UNIT SERVICESSteve

Bradford

D-CLUBHOUSEGeorgeNettles

REC. SECRETARYJan

Krause

PRESIDENTMary AnnHughes

V. PRESIDENTLynn

Whittle

TREASURERJan

Heider

SECRETARYRuth

Bultmeyer

TREASURERDon

Randolph

SECRETARYDenisePurdy

PRESIDENT-MFred

Crooker

PRESIDENT-OShirley Egerton

A. SECRETARYBev

Dietsch

POND BEHIND THE LIBRARY CLEAN UPThe rain from the past weekend Þlled all the ponds

including the one behind the Library. Now that there is water to treat it should be Þnished during July.

Lynn Bruneau, President RHO

CONDO BOARD CHANGESFOR THE SUMMER MONTHS

Due to the “snowbird” board members heading north for the summer months, please contact the following ÒsubstituteÓ Directors...

Jim Schultz will cover for Shirley Egerton, President; Laurie Tompkins will cover for Steve Bradford, Unit Services; Diane Porter will cover for Charlotte Wahler, Treasurer.

AND Jim Schultz will also cover for Bob Wahler regarding any compactor issues.

Phone numbers are in your resident directory.

Unexpected Expenses for June ReportPaid out of your assessment fees

Almost made it through the month without any unexpected expenses, however, the pump for the

spa needs to be replaced. As of print time, George is getting estimates.

Diane Porter, Acting Treasurer

COMPACTOR AND YARD WASTE CHANGE COMPACTOR: You may place any cardboard

boxes, after you have broken them down, in the public trash compactor next to Checkers in the K-Mart Plaza. This would help eliminate trash from our compactor until we can come up with a better solution.

YARD WASTE: At the request of our new lawn service, please do not ÒbagÓ your yard waste in the bags your mulch comes in. Place yard waste in large black trash bags or leaf bags.

Bob Wahler and Jim Schultz

MONTHLY CLEAN UPDo your shrubs need a haircut? WOW, did someone

come around and spray fertilizer on our shrubs? If yours could use a trim be sure to do it before Thursday morning yard waste pick-up. Remember to drink lots of water when you’re working outside.


HOME SAFETYIt's true that with advancements in health people are

living longer than ever before. Many seniors today are living active, robust lives.

As we get older our bodies change. We move a little slower, don't see quite as well and our bodies begin to lose some of the core strength needed to maintain balance. Combined, these changes can lead to accidents such as falls, breaks and sprains. Safety for seniors is important and there are plenty of things you can do now so you can continue to live a healthy and active lifestyle for a very long time.

Create a safe home...Start by taking a walk through your home looking for

potential areas that are OR could become a safety hazard. Pay attention to things such as stairs, loose electrical cords, slippery areas (particularly the bathroom), and dimly lit areas. Although accidents are unintentional, there are still many things you can do to prevent them from occurring and promote your safety.

Tips for preventing falls...¥Install handrails that run the entire length of the

stairs on both sides of the staircase.

¥Install grab bars in the shower, tub and near the toilet.

¥Keep the stairs and open areas clear.

¥Use double sided tape to keep small rugs from sliding on the ßoor.

¥DonÕt leave anything wet on the ßoor.

¥Fix any broken or chipped steps, tiles, or ßooring.

Tips to improve safety for seniors...Lighting: It’s easy to think you can feel you’re way in

the dark. Better, to light the way. Best, use automated lights. Some will turn on when you enter a room. Set them to go on when you’re not home to make it look like your home is occupied.

Monitoring devices: Alarms such as Þre, temperature and carbon monoxide detectors, warn you at the Þrst sign of danger. It is important to check them at least twice a year to make sure they are properly working

Communication: Systems like ADT medical alert let you enjoy the beneÞts and freedom of independent living, with the knowledge that should there be an accident or emergency, help is on the way at the push of a button.

Stay active and live life on your terms. To ensure things remain that way, take necessary steps now to ensure you've minimize as many potential risks as possible.

ORIENTAL COLE SLAW

Make Dressing the night before and refrigerate...1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup oil1/3 cup vinegar1 pkg beef ßavoring from Ramen NoodlesCook all until boiling…cool…refrigerate overnight.

Just before serving...Mix following four ingredients together and set aside...1 pkg Cole slaw mix2 bunches green onions, chopped1 pkg slivered almonds1 cup toasted sunßower seeds

Toss 2 cups Oriental noodles (Ramen Beef Soup Noodles are Þne without seasoning) with above salad and dressing. Serve immediately.

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ARE YOU IN VIOLATION OF THE RULES AND REGULATIONS,

OR ANY PART OF OUR DOCUMENTS? Article 2 refers to Rule 6. Exterior Appearance

The following is a list of some violations that you should be aware of:

Does your house have dirt and mold on it?

Does your mailbox have dirt and mold on it?

Is your house number on the arm of your light post?

Is the post for the light dirty or in need of paint?

What about weeds around your house, in your yard and around your trees?

What about vines on your light post hiding your house number?

Do you have broken yard items that need to be disposed of?

Are you planning to sell your house, if so you must notify your ROCA Secretary, Diane Porter in writing?

Is your house for sale, do you have only one sign in the window and is it the allowed size?

Please read the Rules and Regulations and other documents to see if you are in violation and if you are take the necessary action to comply.

The Board of Directors is responsible for requiring members to maintain their lots or living units in a manner beÞtting the standards of the community, and it is the responsibility of the owners to maintain the shrubbery in a neat and trimmed manner and to remove all objectionable debris or material as may be located on the lot or living unit.

Nothing may be hung, displayed or placed on the exterior of the walls, doors or windows of the home without prior approval of the Board of Directors.

If you are unable to trim your shrubs and maintain gardens free of weeds, when you are ill or away, you need to make arrangements to have the work done. If the work is not done, YOU are responsible and subject to a $25.00 Þne per infraction, per day. If the Board has to arrange for the work to be done you will also be charged for the cost of having the work done.

If you are aware of someone in violation you should report it, in writing, to the President of the Association so that corrective action can be taken.

We thank you for helping to keep our community a place we can be proud of.

Your Ridgewood Oaks Condominium Board

Submitted by Diane BradfordGOING GREEN

WAYS TO PREVENTGLOBAL WARMING/GREENHOUSE EFFECTTo prevent global warming it is going to take all of us

working together. If we try, most of us can do our part to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases that we put into the atmosphere. Many greenhouse gases come from things we do every day.

Driving a car or using electricity is not wrong. We just have to be smart about it. Some people use less energy by carpooling. Turning off lights, the television, and the computer when you are through with them, can help a lot. Replace a regular incandescent light bulb with a compact ßuorescent light bulb (cß). CFLs use 60% less energy than a regular bulb. Compact ßuorescent light bulbs last up to 10x longer than incandescent bulbs. Generally, an incandescent bulb lasts less than 1,000 hours (about one year of use at three hours a day), while a CFL bulb lasts about 10,000 hours. The fumes from the car can harm trees and other wildlife. If possible, walking and bike riding is cheaper and healthier! Put on a sweater instead of turning on the heat. This is our Mother Earth. We need to take of her.

MIXTURE OF TRUE AND FALSE INFORMATIONTRUE: CFLÕs contain mercury, a potentially dangerous substance.

TRUE: While mercury stays safely contained in intact CFLÕs, it escapes from broken CFLs into the immediate surroundings.

FALSE: The amount of mercury contained in one CFL bulb poses a grave danger to a homeÕs inhabitants.

TRUE: The breakage of a CFL bulb needs to be handled with care and certain procedures should be followed in removing the broken bulb and its contents from a home.

UPDATE ON OUR BABY CHICKIt is approximately 3 months old, has a wing span of

about 4 feet and can ßy. Tail feathers are coming in nicely as you can see in this photo. Facial markings and bald forehead h a v e n o t s t a r t e d forming yet. Almost as big as itÕs Momma and still very much pro-tected by itÕs parents and will be for a few more months before being let loose to join a ßock.


Submitted by Nanci JonesFROM THE SUNSHINE COMMITTEE

SPEEDY RECOVERY WISHESMarie Hendrickson (189) is in Braden Care Facility and doing well.Diane Porter (141) was admitted to the hospital for problems with her back.Robert Bailey (144) was in the hospital for Cancer of the Colon. He is home and will undergo Chemotherapy.Betty Brachmann (139) was in the hospital for a broken hip and according to her daughter is home recuperating. Cards may be sent to Betty Brachmann, 5B Aster Ridge Dr., Hamherst, NY 14228.Ruth Wilson (165) was in the hospital for a hernia operation and is home doing well.Ken Olson (#3) has been diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer and would appreciate words of encouragement and prayer. Address: 5763 Cady Rd., Twin Lake, MI 49457.

CONDOLENCES to Marsha Beddoe (6) who’s mother passed away in June.

CONDOLENCES to the family of...

If you know of someone who is in need of a Get Well or Condolence Card,

please contact Nanci Jones at 723-7812.

5 COMPONENTS OF A GOOD ESTATE PLAN

Many people believe if they have a Wil l their estate planning is complete. A good plan should be designed to avoid probate, save estate taxes, protect assets if you need a nursing home and appoint someone to act for you if you become disabled.

WILL directs who will receive your property, appoints a legal representative to carry out your wishes.

TRUST-A ÒTrusteeÓ (person, bank, law Þrm) holds legal title to property for a beneÞciary. This helps to avoid Probate, sometimes tax advantages, protects property from creditors.

POWER OF ATTORNEY Allows a person you appoint to act in your behalf in case you become unable.

MEDICAL DIRECTIVES May include a health care proxy to make health care decisions, whether to withdraw life support or not. May be broader to cover other areas.

BENEFICIARY DESIGNATIONS Make sure when drawing up the above you make sure your existing beneÞciaries are up to date. The only way to control where the money goes is to name a beneÞciary.

WHO GETS YOUR ONLINE ACCOUNTS WHEN YOU DIE?In today’s social media world, a person’s digital

pictures, Þles, etc may be lost. Many will disconnect service to accounts but it is difÞcult to get access to it. There must be prior consent in many cases. There are services available such as AssetLock, LegacyLocker, and Slighty Morbid. Other services focus on stored emails, photos, and videos like GreatGoodbye, Last Post and EternityMessage. You can read about these services in USA Today, PCWorld and the Everyday Estate Planning Blog.

Submitted by Betty ThompsonHi to everyone in the park, miss you all.According to the June Newsletter and phone

conversations with Bev Dietsch, it looks like everything is going smoothly at Ridgewood Oaks.

Sounds like Father’s Day was a hit. You girls are a wonder. I'll bet those men of yours are glad you said ‘I DO’.

Thanks to everyone who continues to chair the events going on in the summer. Another thanks to our Newsletter editors, delivery people, etc. Great Job!

I've been very busy for the last 2 months getting everything in our Illinois house back in order. You would think if no one’s in a house for 7 months things would be in good shape, don't believe it. Between cleaning things up, trips to Walmart every other day to stock cupboards, trying to get the pool open, washing windows, etc. I guess I'll survive.

Our weather has been variable, hot, cold, rain, wind, hail, the only thing I can say is we haven't had snow. Thank God.

We spent a couple days in June with Jim & Judi Ordish in Michigan and also saw the Cherry’s while we were there. Phil and I are doing well and are looking forward to returning to Florida.

Note from Mary Ann

Yvonne Murray Lelko (1926-2012), originally of 44 Meadowlark Circle, died on May 16, 2012. She and her husband, Steven Lelko, moved to Ridgewood in 1987 from Parma, OH. They were one of the early residents of the Oaks.

Grace, Grace - God’s GraceHe giveth more grace as our burdens grow greater, He

sendeth more strength as our labors increase; to added

afßictions He addeth His mercy, to multiplied trials He multiplies peace. When we have exhausted our store of endurance, when our strength has failed ere the day is half

done, when we reach the end of our hoarded resources our Father’s full giving is only begun. His love has no

limits, His grace has no measure, His power no boundary known unto men; for out of His inÞnite riches in Jesus He giveth, and giveth, and giveth again.


MEET FOSTER, a 2 year old long hair Chihuahua with the sweetest disposition ever. He just loves people plain and simple, especially his adopted family Elsie and Roger Warner. Along with being a very loving companion he very seldom barks and has been dubbed the best dog they have ever had. It is also good to see Roger out on his jitney “walking” him every day.

This union of “dog and man” is a winning situation all the way around as Foster was adopted from the Napier Log Cabin Rescue Sanctuary on RT 64 just west of DeSoto Speedway. This Sanctuary plays a major roll in helping make Manatee County a no-kill community. There is a large number of adoptable dogs and cats that are needlessly being euthanized for no other reason than lack of space. The Sanctuary’s facility “New Beginnings Kennels” houses these adoptable animals until a new adoptive home can be found without fear of euthanization as the Sanctuary is a no-kill 501(c)(3) animal rescue facility operating since August of 2004 in East Manatee County. The Kennel is open to the public, however hours vary daily. If you’re looking for love in all the wrong places and think one of these animals will provide the companionship you’re looking for call 941-750-8185 to set up an appointment. All dogs at the kennel are available for a $65 adoption donation and are neutered/spayed, have current shots including Rabies, de-wormed, microchipped for ID and come with 30-days of FREE pet insurance for unforeseen illnesses.

Their website features pictures and descriptions of adoptable animals...http://www.napierfamilyfarm.com/.

Submitted by Lynn Bruneau

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H E A L T H YL I F E S T Y L E

Submitted by Diane Bradford

Could you Have Celiac Disease?Celiac disease is a disorder in which the body's

immune system reacts to gluten by attacking the lining of the small intestine. This damage keeps the body from absorbing many important nutrients.

When a person has Celiac disease, his or her immune system attacks the villi, or area along the lining of the small intestines, whenever foods that contain gluten are eaten. The damage that results from such an attack makes it hard for the body to properly absorb nutrients, causing many people to become malnourished regardless of how much food they consume.

People of any age can get celiac disease, and the tendency to develop it often runs in families. Symptoms include abdominal pain or bloating, diarrhea or constipation, extreme tiredness, weight loss, itchy skin rash, bone or joint pain, hair loss, lactose intolerance—(a problem digesting milk products).

If you are diagnosed with celiac disease, there is only one treatment: avoiding foods made with gluten, a type of protein found in most grains, cereals, and breads. This requires reading food labels carefully and not eating any food containing wheat, rye or barley.

Gluten is also found in less obvious ingredients, such as semolina, farina and graham ßour. Gluten is even in some medicines and supplements, and it may also be in processed foods, such as soups, sauces, French fries, soy sauce, hot dogs and sausage. Reading labels is critical.

What can you eat if diagnosed with Celiac Disease? Fortunately, rice, corn, millet, quinoa, and many other grains do not contain gluten. There are also a lot of gluten-free foods available in stores and restaurants.

Celiac disease is often mistaken for irritable bowel syndrome. if you have been diagnosed with IBS but nothing is helping, you should request to be tested for Celiac disease.

Yep, you can…and should…wash them!

DOWN and FIBERFILL PILLOWS Launder two at a time (to keep machine balanced). Place pillows vertically (if using a top loading machine) so they will be less likely to get caught around the post. Wash in warm water on gentle cycle with a low-suds or HE (High EfÞciency) detergent and add an extra cold rinse. Tumble dry on low heat, ßufÞng & turning pillows often.

FOAM PILLOWS

Machine-wash the removable cover according to its label directions. Vacuum the pillow (both sides) with your upholstery attachment (on reduced suction) to remove dust…or…tumble in the dryer on ‘air only’-no heat setting for 20 minutes. Spot clean with a damp cloth and a few drops of mild soap mixed in a cup of water. Rinse with a damp cloth. Some pillows list hand-washing instructions. If you do that, be gentle: Wet foam is heavy and could tear.

MAKE IT EASIER NEXT TIME -

Use pillow liners under the pillowcases for extra protection; wash monthly.

BED PILLOWSSubmitted by Betty Thompson

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Ernie and Pat Mazzoli103 Whipporwill Court

Full Time Residents since 1991

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In 1989, Pat & Ernie were traveling across I-4 on their way to Ft. Myers for a much needed vacation, when they spotted the Palm Harbor Manufacturing Plant. They decided to stop, take a break and look around.

After touring the plant the sales person told them to check out a community in Ellenton where they could own their own land. This appealed to both of them and since it was on the way to where they were going decided to stop and take a look.

Upon entering the park, they just knew this was where they wanted to live when they retired. They bought the model home, that was then sitting out front where the library now sits. Their home came fully furnished and they moved in full time in 1991.

Ernie served in the Army during WWII in the 80th Infantry Division under General Patton. In April of 1945, his division eliminated the Þrst and largest concentration camp on German soil, Buchenwald. This was also the Þrst concentration camp taken over by U.S. soldiers.

After coming home from the war, Ernie worked as a laborer in a shop, and one day just decided he didn’t want to do this the rest of his life. There had to be a better way to make a living. So, he made a decision to go to Chiropractic School in Indianapolis.

He met Pat, fell in love and they got married. After graduation, they moved to Brockton, bought a 13-room home and opened his practice on the Þrst ßoor.

Pat worked at F. W. Woolworth before moving to Brockton with Ernie, however became the Òfull time ofÞce

personnel” for Ernie’s practice. Ernie taught her how to help him with his patients and they soon started calling her “Mrs. Ernie”.

At the time Ernie started his practice, it was not required to have a medical license, and he’ll tell you, he was an illegal chiropractor for 15 years, before most states including Massachusetts changed the educational requirements for Chiropractors. Earning a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree would involve a minimum of 4,200 hours of combined classroom, laboratory and clinical experience, and take an average of four years to complete. So back to school Ernie went to get his ofÞcial Medical License, and then practiced for another 35 years before retiring.

During this time, they somehow managed to have two children, a son and daughter. Ernie, Jr lives in Brockton and Barbara lives in Pennsylvania. They have Þve grandchildren and Þve great grandchildren. Oh, did I mention they are celebrating 62 years married this year.

Ernie has served on the Condo Board and is very knowledgeable in the rules and workings of our community. Most mornings you will Þnd him at 8:00AM in the pool hall playing with the gang of regulars.

Pat has served on the Welcome Committee and was in charge of the kitchen for many years, making sure it was fully stocked and always ready for the next function. She enjoys riding her bike to the swimming pool and hot tub in the early morning hours before the heat of the day.

I only have one question for Pat..how in the world did you run the ofÞce, help Ernie, bake stollen, raise two children and keep a 13-room house clean? You must have been the poster model for Wonder Woman!

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KEEP YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD SAFE,CALL 811 BEFORE YOU DIG

It was a simple project – plant a bougainvillea. It ended with Þre trucks, emergency medical ser-vices technicians, an ambulance, a gas company emergency response vehicle and a gas company employee!

That homeowner hit a gas line buried in his yard when he thrust a post-hole digger 22 inches into the ground. ThatÕs not the way to Þnd utilities in your yard. The better way is to call 811 before digging.

Why call 811?

Calling 811 starts the process of getting underground utility lines in your yard marked for free.

When do I call?

Two full business days before digging. Write down the ticket number you’re given for later use.

Day you want to dig Day to callSat/Sun WedMon WedTues ThurWed FriThur MonFri Tues

What happens after I call?

Utilities send locators to mark their underground lines in your yard with paint and ßags. The color tells what type of utility is buried. Marks are good for 30 calendar days. If your project lasts longer or the marks aren’t visible, call 811 again.

Where can I dig?

The actual utility lines may not run directly below the marks. Dig carefully within 24 inches of the marks.

What if there are no locate marks?

There may not be any underground lines on your property. If you give us your e-mail address, we will forward the responses each utility provides. Those responses can be clear, marked or not marked and why. You can check this information at www.sunshine811.com by clicking on Positive Response or call (800) 852-8057. Utilities that do not respond are automatically sent a second notice.

What should I do if I hit an underground utility?

Stop digging and notify the utility company that owns the line – even if it’s only a scrape or crease. Covering up the line could lead to a future break or leak that is difÞcult to detect.

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Candid Camera In The Oaks

Ruth was surprised at her 88th Birthday Party

George and Kay Nettlescelebrating 54 years together.

Bob and Phyllis Dietz are celebrating their

50th wedding anniversary.New residents (192)

Chuck and Carol Delaney


Candid Camera In The Oaks

Ruth was surprised at her 88th Birthday Party

George and Kay Nettlescelebrating 54 years together.

Bob and Phyllis Dietz are celebrating their

50th wedding anniversary.New residents (192)

Chuck and Carol Delaney


JULY 2012.......... 4 Birthday Dinner/4th of July Celebration....................... 7 Coffee and Donuts at the Oaks...........................11 Men’s and Ladies Luncheon............................................22 Ice Cream Social

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In the farthest reaches of Manatee County lies a small community called Bunker Hill. Although many will never stumble upon this hidden corner of the world, we are going to give you a reason to jump in your car and drive on over there. A place truly like no other and worthy of your time and gas money is Bunker Hill Vineyard and Winery.

From the moment you step foot on the property the owners will open your eyes to the wonders of winemaking in a whole new light. A “green” light that is – their passion for creating fresh whole-some wines in a completely “green” manner ßows from their hearts. The motto is ÒHandcrafted Wine is Our Trademark. Exceptional Taste is our PledgeÓ. Their motto couldn’t be truer. Each bottle of wine that comes from Bunker Hill Winery is made with precision and only the Þnest ingredients – fresh whole fruit. Because their wines are made with locally sourced, seasonal fruits and aged for no less than 1 year, their selection is always in limited supply. All 30 varieties of wine (11 Musca-dine grape wines and 19 fruit wines) are unÞltered.

By using a natural gravity racking process, the wine keeps its full ßavor of the grape and fruit that brings out the best taste, flavor and bouquet. The processing from vine to bottle is an amazing one, from handpicking the grapes to hand p r e s s i n g a n d walking it through the fermentation process into the wine caves. The

process is so precise that one 5 gallon bucket of grapes can be tracked through every stage from vine to bottle.

The winery is totally green. The irrigation system is solar powered allowing the grapes to be watered using water captured in cisterns and their onsite distilling

process uses the energy of the sun. Every wine bottle is 100% recycled, closed using natural corks and hand dipped in wax to seal each bottle. They use glass carboys to store and age their wines, eliminating the need to use oak barrels – oak trees can live for hundreds of years and the glass carboys can be reused over and over. All the processing equipment is hand operated. The buildings on their site are all steel buildings which can be taken down at the end of their useful life and reused again.

From start to Þnish the process of winemaking is a true art form and Lenora and Larry Woodham are skillful artists. Their expertise is reßected in the crisp and pure taste of all their wines. The winery is open 7 days a week from 11am to 6pm and are ready to welcome you in for a tour and tasting.

To reach the Vineyard take 301 to the center of Old Parrish and turn right on SR

62 and go east for 14.5 miles. Turn left on Bunker Hill Road and travel 1 mile to the STOP sign. The vineyard is right in front of you. It is well worth the trip. D r i n k u p a n d enjoy!

Out and AboutOut and AboutSubmitted by Marsha Smith

BUNKER HILL VINEYARD & WINERY


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When I retired a few years ago we were excited to start traveling in the good old USA. The Þrst trip we decided to venture on was for Harry, Memory Lane down Route 66. He had traveled this road many times during his 4-year stint at Edwards Air Force Base in California, back in the 50’s.

With the entire route from Chicago to California to choose from, we were overwhelmed trying to pick a starting point for our road trip. After doing some research we decided to start “Getting our Kicks on Route 66” in Oklahoma, which has more drivable miles of the original Route 66 than any other state. We would start in Tulsa and work our way west to California with no set agenda.

As Route 66 leaves southwest Tulsa it passes through the old community of Oakhurst. Little is left of Oakhurst’s colorful oil-boom history, but a few vestiges remain, including a pair of long-abandoned service stations. While one station is literally vanishing into the weeds, the second provides a tangible reminder of the past, its yellow brick walls and classic lines whispering ghost stories about long-gone pump boys and gleaming tail Þns.

Route 66 then veers west in Sapulpa, pas-sing through a charming downtown dotted with historic buildings. As you leave Sapu lpa there's a right turn onto a 1920s era stretch of road called the Ozark Trail, which brings you to an iron bridge built in

1925 with a brick deck that crosses over Rock Creek, then past the old Teepee Drive-in, through a canopy of trees and under a grafÞti-covered viaduct before rejoining Oklahoma 66 east of Kellyville. Driving through Creek County, we quickly discovered that state highways have so much more to look at and explore than interstates do. From the Creek County Speedway and antique shops to pastoral farmhouses and Heyburn Lake – and that was just in the Þrst eight miles.

In Bristow we found a lively Main Street. Our drive crisscrossed I-44 twice, each time reminding us that our route may not be the most efÞcient, but it was deÞnitely the most enjoyable. At the western edge of town we found the Anchor Drive-in, which since 1950, has been serving burgers and shakes from a little white cinder block

building. A framed letter from President Ronald Reagan and a display case full of military medals hangs on the wall. They honor the memory of the restaurant’s founder, George Shamas, a decorated World War II veteran who survived 14 months in a German POW camp.

As we traveled on, we came to Stroud , situated midway between Tulsa and Oklahoma City, at the juncture of historic Route 66 and State Highway 99. While there, we stopped at the Rock Cafe for breakfast, a popular Route 66 attraction since 1936. Destroyed by Þre in 2008, the Rock Cafe was renovated and reopened in 2009. Unique menu items such as the world-famous alligator burger, reuben sandwich and jagerschnitzel, a German dish, keep customers coming back. Over the years, the Rock Cafe has served many celebrities, including Led Zeppelin front man Robert Plant, "Simpsons" creator Matt Groening and former "Today" host Bryant Gumbel. Dawn Welch has owned the Rock Cafe since 1993, and she was the inspiration for the Sally Carrera character in the 2006 animated Pixar Þlm "Cars."

Another highlight of the Route 66 landscape is the Chandler Armory, behind which stands the only brick outhouse in Oklahoma, thought to have been built between 1903 and 1912 and still contains its original French Þxture. Housed in the A r m o r y b u i l d i n g i s t h e Chandler Route 66 Inter-pretive Center, which re-creates the sights and sounds of the Mother Road with nostalgic photos and videos, memorabilia like real 1965 Mustang seats and even virtual motel rooms where you can stretch out and watch videos on “Vanished Icons” and “Neon Nights.”

As our Þrst dayÕs journey on Route 66 neared its end, we made a Þnal stop in Arcadia, home to one of Route 66’s most famous icons, the Round Barn. Built in 1898, the “Old Round Barn” stood sentinel over the Mother Road for 90 years before its roof collapsed, causing major

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400 Miles of “Getting Our Kicks on Route 66” in Oklahoma


structural damage. The barn was lovingly restored by a volunteer group dubbed the "Over-the-Hill-Gang" (so named because most of its members were over 65 years old), and it reopened to the public in 1992. The Round Barn is listed in the National Register of Historical Places and is the only wooden round barn in Oklahoma.

99 bottle of Beer on the Wall - Root Beer that is...This quaint town is also home to POPS, a multimillion-dollar con-venience store, soda fountain and full service diner with a 66-foot-tall soda bottle out front and a collection of several thousand colorful bottles lining glass shelves along the windows indoors. They sell 65 different kinds of root beer along with more than 500 different kinds of soda. This is something you deÞnitely would not Þnd on the interstate. We opted to cap our day with what else? Ice-cold bottles of Route 66 Root Beer.

F r o m A r c a d i a , Route 66 heads into Oklahoma City and eventually leads you to the only State Capitol with ac tive oil rigs on the grounds.

Sights in downtown Oklahoma City include Bricktown, a reemerg-ing cultural district and the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, site of the April 19, 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Building that killed 168 people, damaged over 350 buildings in the downtown area and shook the city — and the nation-to its core.

The si te of the Memorial today in-c ludes f ragmented sections of the Murrah Building, an overlook, information displays, a long reßecting pool where the bui lding once stood and the "Field of Empty Chairs" — one for each of the 168 killed, very sobering.

As you head west look for Ann's Chicken Fry House if you're hungry and want a true helping of Route 66 nos ta lg i a . This is the place to come if you're u p f o r s o m e fried okra, fried peaches, main dishes smothered in mashed potatoes and gravy and, of course, fried chicken. Once a gas station,

you can spot Ann's today not by pumps but by a pink Cadillac and vintage police car out front. At night, there is plenty of neon!

Heading west I-40 pretty much takes over and the views start getting longer as fewer and fewer hills and trees are around. Route 66 becomes “business routes” by way of exits into several small towns Þ l l e d w i t h 1 9 5 0 s nostalgia.

Exits include but are not limited to... H y d r o , h o m e o f Lucille’s Service Sta-tion, built in 1929. This is a classic and historic gas station and one of only two upper-story, out-thrust porch style stations left on Okla-homa's stretch of Route 66.

Weatherford - where the former Seaba Filling Station is now a Route 66 landmark and home to the Seaba Station Motorcycle Museum with more than 65 vintage motorcycles on display.

Clinton, home of The state's ofÞcial showcase of Route 66 Memorabilia, operated by the Oklahoma His-torical Society, offers visitors a spirited tour of pure Americana. Focus-ing on transportation and Oklahoma's portion of Route 66, exhibits begin with "the world's largest curio cabinet" offering special treasures collected from along the route. An audio tour written and narrated by Michael Wallis, Author of Route 66: The Mother Road, guides visitors through six decades of Route 66 history. Each exhibit room is ßavored by the legendary music in keeping with its particular theme, like "Will Rogers Highway" by native son Woody Guthrie and the Eagles' "Hotel California." Well worth the stop, best display of 50s memorabilia on the entire route.

One thing’s for sure, you will not go hungry as you travel Route 66 in Oklahoma. Tasty diners and nostalgic drive-ins are in every town you come to offering home cooked meals. There is so much to see, our 400 mile venture took a full two days from early morning until early evening and then we were off to Amarillo. Texas that is.


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Wow! Not the usual John Grisham novel with lawyers and legal issues and all that stuff. This is a baseball lover’s dream. The story is Þction, but the whole novel is

inhabited with stars we remember from baseball in the 70s. It is told from the perspective of a young boy whose father is a less-than-stellar major league pitcher. It starts with the young boy’s love of baseball when he was in Little League and runs through his life and baseball for 30 years.

The book is deÞnitely written by a baseball lover and the reverence shown to the game is exciting. I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes baseball or sports-related stories. Ladies, this is a book I recommend for you and for your men. I loved it. Good reading.

CALICO JOESubmitted byMarsha Smith

1. Maureen Shivick 2. Eric Matthiesen 4. Kay Nettles 5. Shirley Jones 6. Ellen MacDonald 6. Betty Thompson 7. Tom Campbell 7. Paula Dudley 7. Thelma Jackson 7. Sue Wallace 8. Dick Bultmeyer 8. Pat Mazzoli 9. Diane Bradford 10. Josie Monohan 13. James Frank

14 . Shirley Oakes16. Ann Adsit17. Gordon Crepeaux 17. Virginia Derricks 18. Chuck Delaney19. Sylvia Bembry20. Elsie Warner22. Claudette Paris22. Carolyn Wiese24. Larry Greene26. Sandra Dixon26. Rich Hanson28. Julie ChafÞn28. Jim Kelley

1. Clyde & Kathy Yancey 1997 2. Tom & Ellen MacDonald 1976 6. Allen & Christine Vestrand 1957 7. Tom & Belvia Campbell 1961 7. Steve & Ann LaVoice 1956 8. Bill & MaryJo Liska 1961 9. Gary & Jean Gillis 199225. Harold & Nancy Booth 197725. Bob & Carol MacDonald 196128. Bob & Mary Bailey 198830. Rich & Aggie Hanson 1997

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T I D B I T SBits of information to keep at your Þngertips for when you need it.

EMERGENCY CALLSWhen calling the Sheriff at 911 or 747-3600, you only need to give them your home address or address of the disturbance you are calling about. DO NOT CALL THE GATE HOUSE.

HOMEOWNER DUESRHO quarterly fees are being handled by DON RANDOLPH. Please call him with any billing issues at 723-6068.

Fee is $80.00 quarterly. Mark check with your unit number plus M for Meadows or O for Oaks. Either drop in RHO box in your clubhouse or mail to RHO Treasurer, P.O. 346, Ellenton, FL, 34222

CONDO DUESEither put in ROCA box in clubhouse or mail to Oaks Condo Treasurer, P.O. Box 432, Ellenton, FL 34222. Fee is $355.00.

GATEHOUSE PHONE NUMBER941-722-0025. Please inform gatehouse if you are expecting a large amount of visitors from outside the park for a special event.

NEWSLETTER CARRIER PHONE NUMBERSPlease call to stop delivery if going to be out of town or going back up north.

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Answers will be posted in August newsletter and in the clubhouse.

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I think the most unusual looking bird in North America is the roseate spoonbill. These large pink wading birds get their name from their unique shaped beak which is pale grey, long, ßattened and spoon-like in appearance. They stand almost 3 feet tall and have about a 4 foot wingspan. Both males and females have the same plumage and coloring. The male is slightly larger than the female and its bill is a little longer.

The bare skin of the adult's head has a greenish tinge with a darker black band around the base of the skull. The eyes and legs are red. The feathers of the neck, chest, and upper back are white. The upper wing coverts are red, the tail feathers are orange-pink, and the rest of the body and wing feathers are pale pink. Immature birds are paler in color and have feathered heads.

They feed in the early morning and evening hours by wading through shallow water with their bills partially submerged. As it walks, it swings its head back and forth in a sideways motion. It has touch receptors in its bill that help it feel its prey and when the bird feels the prey it snaps its bill closed, pulls the prey out of the water, and swallows it. They eat small Þsh, crustaceans, aquatic insects, amphibians, and some aquatic vegetation. The bulk of the roseate spoonbill population is found in Central

and South America. In North America they are pretty much limited to the Gulf Coast. In the United States they are found mainly in Florida, Louisiana, and Texas. In the early parts of the 20th century the roseate spoonbill was hunted for i t s b e a u t i f u l p i n k feathers which were

used pri-marily for women's hats and fans. At one point the Florida population, the largest in the U.S., fell to less then 50 nesting pairs. With the protection of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and other legislation the population has rebounded and there is now estimated to be over 1000 nesting pairs in Florida. In Texas and Louisiana the roseate spoonbills nest on the ground on small coastal islands, in Florida they nest on mangrove trees. Most spoonbills do not breed until they enter their third year. Courtship displays include ritualized exchanges of nest material, dancing and bill clapping. Copulation occurs at the nest site. The female builds a strong cup nest of sticks and twigs using materials brought to her by the male. The female lays 2-5 cream colored

eggs marked with darker brown spots. Incubation takes 22 to 24 days, with both parents sharing the incubation duties. The newly hatched chick appears to be mostly pink skin with a sparse covering of white down and an orange bill, legs and feet. The parents feed the chick by dribbling regurgitated material into their upturned bills. At one month of age the partially feathered chick begins to exercise by clambering about in the branches or foliage surrounding the nest. They ßedge at six weeks of age.

Roseate spoonbills are very social. They live in large colonies with other spoonbills, ibises, storks, herons, egrets and cormorants. Roseate spoonbills ßy in ßocks in long diagonal lines with their legs and neck stretched out.


birdsR o s e a t e S p o o n b i l l

The picture on the front cover was taken by a friend of mine who gave me permission to use it for this article.There are more photos in the clubhouse which show the beautiful colors of these amazing birds.


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