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The Tropic IslesBreezesMay 2019Tropic Isles • 1503 28th Ave. West • Palmetto, Florida 34221 • (941) 721-8888 • Website: www.TropicIsles.net

Home of the Month

Beautiful red geraniums and a cute lighthouse mailbox create great curb appeal for Jim and Sue Gnaedinger’s home at 1603 28th Ave. W. Congratulations at being chosen May’s “Home of the Month”.

MAY 27, 2019

~~ Thought For The Day~~Beautiful on the outside, doesn’t make you

beautiful on the inside.

Meet Your New NeighborsBy Cindy Shaw

You may recognize these familiar faces. They are Steve and PAtriciA tourtil-lotte of Marlborough, CT. In 2017, they purchased an RV lot at 32 Montego and spent the 2017-18 season here in Tropic Isles. When they decided they wanted to have more of a permanent place, they purchased 5 Basin in the spring of 2018. Steve and Patricia learned about Tropic Isles from their good friends, Charlyn and Bob Montie. They are still working full-time in Connecticut, so they will be part-time residents here in Tropic Isles. Patricia is an occupational therapist and Steve works as a powerhouse operator maintainer back in Connecticut. They en-joy boating, swimming, and socializing. They have done a lot of traveling in their RV, but are looking forward to getting a boat, doing some fishing, and exploring the waters around Tropic Isles. Please give a warm welcome to Steve and Patricia. I’d like to introduce you to our part-time neighbors, JoHN and MelodY SlAter, at 3106 10th St. W. They are from Salamanca, New York and discov-ered Tropic Isles through their sister-in-law, Sue Weaver. (According to Melody, Salamanca’s claim to fame is that it is the only city in the United States that is located on an Indian reservation.) The Slaters have three children—Benjamin (41), Erin (39), and Phillip (36). They also have five grandchildren—Zachary, Brianna, Kyleigh, Emily, and Sophie. John worked as a New York State Park Supervisor for 10 out of the 40 years he was with the park system. Melody was a third-grade teacher for 31 years. Melody retired to babysit for her grandkids before John retired years later. John is searching out new interests in his new retirement, but he does enjoy traveling and watching NASCAR racing. Melody enjoys scrapbooking, watching the grandkids play sports, and hunting for shark’s teeth. We are happy to welcome John and Melody to our little piece of paradise.

Happy Mother’s Day May 12

- Tropic Isles - May 2019

co-op Board of directors 2019-2020

(l to r) Bob Shaw-Director 2, Wayne Geoffrion-Director 3, Hank Vitan-Director 1, Don Stotts-VP, Jeff Wallace-Treasurer, Milly Sum-ler-President, and Mark Krueger-Secretary.

tropic isles’ Activity Board 2019-2020

Pictured left to right: Karen Grant-Corresponding Secretary, Pat Brazil-President, Karol Frystak-Treasurer, Bev MacKenzie-Record-ing Secretary, Cindy Shaw-Vice President

tropic isles Property owners’Association (tiPoA)Board

2019-2020

(l to r) Rene Belanger – President, Wayne Randle – Vice President, June Wyss – Director, Jackie Adinolfe – Recording Secretary, Kay Lynn Duncan – Director, Bob Williams – Director, Vicki Massaro – Corresponding Secretary/City Liaison, Rita Collins -Treasurer (not pictured), Brooke Keck – Director (not pictured)

Fish on!!! *Doug Woulf caught his limit of Spanish Mackerel on March 10 to make his famous “Smoked Fish Dip” that everyone loves who has ever tasted it! He worked hard and stayed up late mak-ing the fish dip the night before the Boat Club fishing tourna-ment! He gives most of the fish dip away to TI friends/neighbors! What a guy! Yum!

Tina Woulf

Our grandson, Jared De-Blecourt, caught this fish while staying with us on spring break. He caught it in the canal on Terra Ceia Dr. Thanks to Renee Belanger and Doug Woulf for netting it in for him. It was a Jack Crevalle. Need-less to say, he was pretty happy!

Jerry and Dorothy DeBlecourt

T h i s J a c k Cravel le was caught by Tina Wo u l f ’s d a d behind their house.

May 2019 - Tropic Isles -

Tropic Isles BreezesPublished monthly and delivered to all residents

Editor: Cindy Shaw Contributing Writer: Sharon Schumann

Send photos and articles to [email protected] the 10th of each month for the following month.

The inclusion of advertising contained in this newsletter supports the publication costs, but does not constitute an endorsement by the Tropic Isles Co-Op, nor does the

content of articles submitted by individual residents and those representing clubs and activities.

Tropic Isles1503 28th Ave. West, Palmetto, Florida 34221

The Office is open during the summer from 9-12 AM and 1-3 PM. They are closed for lunch from 12-1. Other than office hours, your call will be forwarded to a live answering service. You may call the regular office phone number at any hour of the day or night for urgent matters. For emergencies, dial 911.

Paul Smith, Co-Op Manager Barbara Welch, Office Coordinator

Whitney Chapman, Resident ServicesChris Vincent, Maintenance ManagerSteve Willett, Maintenance AssistantShawn Norris, Maintenance Assistant

Office (941) 721-8888 • Fax 941-729-0687Marina 941-729-8128www.TropicIsles.net

Tropic Isles Co‑opBOard OF dIrecTOrs 2019/2020

President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Milly SumlerVice President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Don StottsSecretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark KruegerTreasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jeff WallaceDirector 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wayne GeoffrionDirector 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bob ShawDirector 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hank Vitan

TIHOATropic Isles Homeowners Association

2019/2020President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry FoleyVice President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Linda DiesingSecretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Karen MoritzTreasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Judy ReedDirector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chuck McGowanDirector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim NittiDirector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim Wadsworth

TIPOA (Property Owners)2019/2020 Board

President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rene BelangerVice Pres.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wayne RandleTreasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rita CollinsRecording Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jackie AdinollfeCorresponding Secretary/City Liaison . . . . . . . Vicki MassaroDirector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kay Lynn DuncanDirector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brooke KeckDirector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bob Williams

Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June Wyss

letter From the editor This is the time of the year when we bid farewell to some of our snowbird neighbors and friends. We wish them a safe and healthy summer until their return. Those of us who “hold down the fort” while they are away, can look forward to quieter roads, less crowded restaurants, and warmer weather with the onset of the rainy season in June-September. With summer almost here, I would like to encourage everyone to send in pictures from your travels or fun activities this summer. You can email your pictures to [email protected]. I would be happy to print them in the Breezes. Happy trails!

AtteNtioN All reSideNtS! last chance!

Are you a new resident in the park?Has your marital status changed?

Have you changed addresses?Has your email address changed?

Have you changed your phone number? If the answer to any of these questions is “YES”, then you need to complete an Information Form in the Office in order to have your information updated for the 2019-2020 Resident Phone Directory! the deadline to update your information is June 1, 2019. Thanks, in advance, for updating your information with us!

MAY 12, 2019

idea to Ponder….If you want to go fast, go alone.

If you want to go far, go together.


Board of director email Addresses(Clip and save)

Milly Sumler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Stotts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Krueger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Wallace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Vitan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Shaw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Geoffrion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]

Summer office HoursThe Office is open during the summer from 9-12 AM and 1-3 PM.

They are closed for lunch from 12-1.

cook’s corner ChiCken and angel hair Pasta

Ingredients:2 T olive oil1 carrot, sliced2 cloves garlic, minced2/3 cup chicken broth¼ cup parmesan cheese10 oz. pkg. frozen broccoli, thawed1 tsp. basil12 oz. pasta2 chicken breasts cut into pieces

Directions:1. Cook pasta as directed and drain.2. Heat 1 T oil and cook chicken 5 minutes in a skillet. Remove

and drain.3. Heat 1 T oil and cook carrot 4 minutes.4. Add broccoli and garlic and cook for 2 more minutes.5. Add broth, basil, and parmesan to skillet.6. Add chicken pieces to skillet and stir.7. Simmer for 4 minutes.8. Serve chicken and vegetable mixture over pasta.

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laughter is the Best Medicine! One day a man decided to retire... He booked himself on a Caribbean cruise and pro-ceeded to have the time of his life, that is, until the ship sank. He soon found himself on an island with no other people, no supplies, nothing, only bananas and coconuts. After about four months, he is lying on the beach one day when the most gorgeous woman he has ever seen rows up to the shore. In disbelief, he asks, “Where did you come from? How did you get here?” She replies, “I rowed over from the other side of the island where I landed when my cruise ship sank.” “Amazing,” he notes. “You were really lucky to have a row boat wash up with you.” “Oh, this thing?” explains the woman. “ I made the boat out of some raw material I found on the island. The oars were whittled from gum tree branches. I wove the bottom from palm tree branches, and the sides and stern came from a Eucalyptus tree.” “But, where did you get the tools?” “Oh, that was no problem,” replied the woman. “On the south side of the island, a very unusual stratum of alluvial rock is ex-posed. I found that if I fired it to a certain temperature in my kiln, it melted into ductile iron and I used that to make tools and used the tools to make the hardware.” The guy is stunned. “Let’s row over to my place,” she says “and I’ll give you a tour.” So, after a short time of rowing, she soon docks the boat at a small wharf. As the man looks to shore, he nearly falls off the boat. Be-fore him is a long stone walk leading to a cabin and tree house. While the woman ties up the rowboat with an expertly woven hemp rope, the man can only stare ahead, dumb struck. As they walk into the house, she says casually, “It’s not much, but I call it home. Please sit down. Would you like a drink?” “No! No thank you,” the man blurts out, still dazed. “I can’t take another drop of coconut juice.” “Oh, it’s not coconut juice,” winks the woman. “I have a still. How would you like a Tropical Spritz?” Trying to hide his continued amazement, the man accepts, and they sit down on her couch to talk. After they exchange their individual survival stories, the woman announces, “ I’m going to slip into something more comfortable. Would you like to take a shower and shave? There’s a razor in the bathroom cabinet up-stairs.” Never questioning anything, the man goes upstairs into the bathroom. There, in the cabinet is a razor made from a piece of tortoise

corrections For the directory Please make these corrections or additions to your directory. If you have a change to submit, please send it to [email protected] or call Cindy Shaw at 941-722-4037. Interim changes will be posted in each newsletter until the next directory is published.Community Listings:demetrio, Sal & Florence remove 729-7809 and add 845-

4884 and cell phone number for Flo 617-429-4263 (F)

Fazio, William & Mary the correct names are Andrew and Mary Fazio

Guest, Virginia & Sunny new phone number 717-329-4296 (V)/ 717-329-4295 (S)

Hoekzema, Al & Marilyn correct the northern address to be 11170 8th Ave. NW

Partridge, John & Louise 294 Nassau Dr. 517-420-0884 (J)/517-290-3210 (L) Northern

address and phone: 4940 Sweet Cherry Lane, Kalamazoo, MI 49004, same cell numbers as above (NEW)

roth, Virginia new phone number is 941-212-4004

verstringhe, Richard & Wendy 97 Del Rio, 585-481-4099 Northern address & phone: 9364

Sunset Lane, Wolcott, NY 14590, 585-481-4099 (NEW)

Email listings:Partridge, John & Louise [email protected] (J)

[email protected] (L)verstringhe, Richard & Wendy [email protected]

bone. Two shells honed to a hollow ground edge are fastened on to its end inside a swivel mechanism. “This woman is amazing,” he muses. “What’s next?” When he returns, she greets him wearing nothing but some small flowers on tiny vines, each strategically positioned, she smelled faintly of gardenias. She then beckons for him to sit down next to her. “Tell me,” she begins suggestively, slithering closer to him, “We’ve both been out here for many months. You must have been lonely. When was the last time you played around?” She stares into his eyes. He can’t believe what he’s hearing. “You mean...” he swallows excitedly as tears start to form in his eyes, “You’ve built a golf course, too?”


live and learn and Pass it on(People ages 5-95 share what they’ve discovered about life, love,

and other good stuff.)• I’ve learneditalwaysmakesmefeelgoodtoseemyparents

holding hands. –age 13• I’velearnedthatthetwohappiestdaysofmylifeweretheday

I bought my boat and the day I sold my boat. –age 42• I’velearnedthatyoushouldn’tconfuseablackcrayonwitha

Tootsie Roll. –age 10• I’velearnedthatifyouwaituntilconditionsareperfectbefore

you act, you’ll never act. –age 64• I’velearnedthatyoueithercontrolyourattitudeoritcontrols

you. –age 47• I’velearnedthatsuccessismoreoftentheresultofhardwork

than of talent. –age 59• I’velearnedthatnothingismorepreciousthanababy’slaugh.

–age 68• I’velearnedthateventhehappiestpeoplehavedowndays.–age

27• I’velearnedthatthebestadviceyoucangivesomeoneis,“Be

kind.” –age 66• I’velearnedthatit’sOKtobecontentwithwhatyouhave,but

never with what you are. –age 51• I’velearnedthatacollegesportsinjurythatdidn’thurtmuch

then, may hurt a lot 50 years later. -- age 69 (Hank Vitan)**(If you have a “Live and Learn” item to share, send it to

[email protected])

tropic isles’ Book club We will continue to meet on the second Tuesday of the month in the Yacht Club at 1 PM. Members who are part time residents can call/send in comments when they are away that will be shared with all.

Irene Casey

The April TI Book Club meeting pictured left to right: Leslie Cheney, Marilyn Hoekzema, Bonnie Minick, Irene Casey, Diane Lambert, Charlyn Montie, Nancy Larsen, and Carolyn Stewart. Not pictured: Jeanne Oliver, Joy Lauric and Carol Ann Crowe

TI Book Club 2019 Book Selections May: Small Great Things by Jodi PicoultJune: Pieces of Her by Karin SlaughterJuly: The Saturday Evening Girls Club by Jane HealeyAugust: The Key by Kathryn HughesSeptember: The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapenaoctober: The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather MorrisNovember: Murder at the Book Club by Betsy Reavleydecember: The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein and/

or The Ragged Edge of Night by Olivia HawkerJanuary 2020: The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

What’s New in the Neighborhood?

sUMMer POt lUCks Over the summer months of June, July, August, and September, we will hold pot lucks in the Yacht Club on the second Wednesday of each month at 5 PM. More information will follow in future editions of the Breezes. Everyone is invited. Contact Jan Krueger for more information.

Mark these dates on your calendar:June 12

July 17 (due to the 4th of July holiday)August 14

September 11


correction: The team catching the most fish offshore at the Fish-ing Derby was left to right: Captain Tom Tweedy, Ron Pillars, Gary, Bragg and Keith McGahan.

Holding the trophy for “Most Fish Caught Offshore” are Ron Pillars and Tim Tweedy.

Attention All residents---News Flash! We continue to have problems with residents leaving the gate to the boatyard open and unlocked.

PleASe reMeMBer to locK tHe GAte iMMediAtelY AFter You leAve tHe BoAt-YArd! lock the gate and do not give out the lock

combination to anyone. remember to remove all your valuables from your boat when you store it in the boatyard. that includes electronics and personal items. the responsibility is YourS!

tropic isles’ MarinaApr – oct (Summer Hours)

Daily 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Boat club News April marked the end of the season for the Tropic Isles’ Boat Club. We held one business meeting on April 3 and then a farewell party on April 17th. Congratulations to 50-50 winners, Mary Lou Lebrecque and Ann Stubbs. A correction to the April Breezes article about our Fishing Derby: Tom Tweedy was the trophy winner for the off-shore boats. We will start up again in November with our first meeting on the 6th and our annual Spaghetti Supper on the 20th. It’s been a fun and memorable year, but remember our club depends on you and your active participation.

Sue Weaver, Commodore


On April 3rd, seven kayakers braved a brisk easterly breeze as we paddled to the quiet of the mangroves around Cut’s Edge

Marina and down the Bimini Canal. Great news! The new kayak racks have been assembled!

Kayak-ity-Yak News We did it! A record group size and we all made it! 25 individuals kayaked to Linger Lodge in 23 kayaks! Our two intrepid yakkers, Paul Micallef and Terry Davies, did the round-trip without stop-ping for lunch at the lodge! Special thanks to Dennis Butts, Terry Foley, Karol Harding, Jan (Karol’s sister), and Mike Zagrodney who had their vehicles at Linger Lodge waiting to transport us back to Jigg’s Landing. The group photo does not include Shelley and Mike Zagrodney and Teresa and David Spiwak who were already on the road. Thank you all for a great paddle!

Kayaking from Jiggs Landing to Linger Lodge on the Braden River.

Kayakers at Linger Lodge

Kayak Adventures Continue On Thursday, March 28th a group of eleven yakkers carpooled to get to the Frog Creek RV Resort and Campground just north of I-275 as it turns towards the Skyway Bridge. Frog Creek flows through the campground and its launch site and meanders through beautiful old growth forests with Spanish moss, man-

grove tunnels, and turtles sun-ning themselves on partially submerged logs. Rumors are that you might spot an alli-

gator. It was a magical paddle as we were protected from the very strong breezes on Terra Ceia Bay that day.

FOr seasOnal residents WhO stOre their kaYaks On the raCks at the laUnCh:

Be advised, that the kayaks may only stay on the racks over the summer months, if YOU are staying over the summer yourself. The kayaks are a risk in the event of a hurricane and to theft when there are fewer people in the park. So, if you are leaving for the summer, please store your kayak in your shed or home where it can be safely secured.

SAil AWAY! “Ketchup” trophy

The winners of the “Catch-Up” Race were Dennis Foley, Jack Miller, Captain Frank Lord, Paula Jordan, a n d S t e v e Cummerow. T h e y w e r e the crew of the VanWick-len boat and came in first.


tropic isles’ Golf league (tiGl) March was an exciting time for our golf league. Af-ter a number of attempts, we finally played our 2-man golf scramble. It was a great time with the winning

team of Rene Belanger and Shelly Saunders leading the way. The next week was even more exciting when Fred Whitely got anoth-er hole-in-one! Congratulations to Fred! We then wound down the season the following week with a lunch at the golf course following our round of golf. Although the league has officially ended, a group of us will continue to play on Wednesdays. If you are interested in golfing, just show up at 10:45 on Wednesday at Terra Ceia Golf Course.

Shirley Norman

trivia tidbits• Thefastestgrowingplantintheworldisbamboo.• Theplanetknownasthe“BluePlanet”,besidesEarth,isNeptune.• ThespicethatgiveHungariangoulashitscharacteristicflavor

is paprika.• Hemoglobingivesredbloodcellstheircolor.• Thereare20%more trees in theUnitedStates today than in

1970, when the first Earth Day was celebrated.• Asingletreecanabsorbmorethan10poundsofcarbondioxide

each year.• Scientists inSwitzerlanddiscovered that theholes inSwiss

cheese may be caused by microscopic hay particles that let off gas during aging making the holes.

• Whenasonggetsstuckinyourhead,chewgum.Researchersfound that the repetitive jaw motion can clear your brain of catchy lyrics.

• Peoplewhobringreusablebagstothegrocerystorearemorelikely to buy junk food. Researchers believe the shoppers are subconsciously rewarding themselves.

• Americansusethepizzasliceemojimoreoftenthanresidentsof any other country, including Italy.

Summer Saturday coffee Tropic Isles’ “Coffee Hour” continues as a weekly event held on Saturday mornings over the summer. All residents, whether you are a newcomer or long-timer, are encouraged to come and join us at 8:30 AM in the Auditorium. All for the price of $1, you can enjoy coffee/tea, sweet rolls, donuts, and some good old-fashioned table talk. Attendees need to bring a coffee cup, small plate, and $ for a 50/50 ticket.

Your Summer Coffee Committee

“coffee talk” This feature will be run throughout the year, sharing the names of those residents who have received “We Care” cards from their friends and neighbors here in Tropic Isles.

get Well/thinking OF YOU Cards Were sent tO Jerry rahl of 12th St. W. (heart issues), Barb Johnston of Flores Dr. (stroke), Joanne Miller of Flores Dr. (health issues), Frank duncan of 13th St. W. (knee surgery), John eply of Capri Dr. (mini stroke), and tom Savage of Trinidad Way (hospitalized).

sYMPathY Cards Were sent tO John and Sue French of Del Rio Dr. on the passing of their daughter. If you know of someone who needs a “Get Well” card or a family who has lost a loved one in need of a “Sympathy Card”, please contact Nancy Grant at 419-796-8574, or Anne Nitti at 508-873-6205.

tropical red Hatters The Tropical Red Hatters will meet Wednes-day, May 1 at 4:00 PM in the YC Pretty Room. We will have a pot luck after the business meeting, so each member should bring a dish to share, a place setting, and drink. A chicken entree will be provided. This is a reminder that phones

are to be turned off during the meeting. At the meeting, we will plan a beach outing and will also plan to attend the season’s last Bingo on May 28. After the meeting, we will adjourn to Shirley Clarkson’s house for karaoke musical fun. Queen Anna is looking for a candidate to succeed her as Queen. All those interested can announce at the May meeting. Tropical Red Hatters is a year ‘round activity here in Tropic Isles. Safe travels to all our part-time friends and neighbors. See you in the fall.

Respectfully submitted,Ann M. Miller, Tropical Red Hatters’ Scribe


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~~Special thanks~~ Thank you to everyone that sent me cards when I was in the hospital with my heart problem. Everyone was so thoughtful! I didn’t realize how many friends I have.

---Joanne Miller

Thank you to all my line dancers for the card of appreciation. It’s been 7 fun years of dancing, but I am stepping down as leader. Don’t despair as there are several people who have told me they are interested in leading, so I will be seeing you from the back row next season.

Hugs, Karol Frystak

Thanks to all the “handymen” who helped to revitalize the re-cycle bin near the Office. It looks great!

Many thanks to darlene Mallory and craig Pavkovich for handling the marquee during the winter season. Your help was greatly appreciated!

Special thanks to the entertainment committee for all their hard work in planning and organizing our entertainment events this season. Well done!!

A heartfelt thanks to all the residents who donated blood this season. Many people benefited from your generous gift.

A very special thanks to Terry Foley for taking many of the great pictures at our events this season as our roving photographer.

---Cindy Shaw

Safety tip of the Month

Is this you?

PleASe SloW doWN on 28th Ave. This is a city street and the speed limit is 25 mph. The speed limit throughout the park is 15 mph. Residents on Bimini Dr., Capri Dr, and Aloha Dr. want to remind you to slow down on those streets. Obey the stop signs at the intersections. If you see a delivery truck (Fed Ex, Amazon, UPS) speeding through the park, let the Office know or call the company to let them know. We want all our residents to be safe.


Neighbors Helping Neighbors (NHN)

NHN will continue throughout the summer to help with any resident needs. Our volunteers will aid residents with various jobs including weeding, yard work, power washing, clearing carports, simple maintenance jobs, and compliance issues. Specific reasons for our help include: illness, aging, financial difficulties, or just to lend a helping hand. We have compiled a list of vendors and various agencies that can also offer help and guidance. Check out our bulletin board in the Auditorium where we list them. Call the people listed below or the Office personnel for help.

Pam Hennessy 941-447-6228Jan Krueger 262-617-0710

Anne Nitti 508-873-6205

Neighbors-Helping-Neighbors Seeks Nurses

NHN is asking for residents who are nurses to add their names and contact information to a list. Right now, two NHN members share a nursing background: Jan Krueger and Beverly Butts. We are interested to find out who else has a nursing background. We are not yet sure how this resource might be used, but just knowing where there is some expertise might be helpful to a resident. If you are a current or retired nurse, please email Beverly Butts of 338 Terra Ceia Drive at [email protected] or call her at 607-382-5112.

Bingo News Thank you to our faithful bingo family! You make Tuesday eve-ning fun! A special “thank you” to our fantastic devoted callers. The last night of Bingo this season will be Tuesday, May 28. We will resume on Tuesday, October 1. Have a wonderful summer!

Joy, Elaine, Chet, Ollie, Diane, and Karen

Monthly co-op Board Meetings If you are a shareholder of Tropic Isles’ Co-op, please join us at our monthly Board meetings to keep abreast of what’s going on in the park and to let your voice be heard. The meetings are usually held once a month. The agenda for each meeting is posted in the display box on the outside of the Auditorium at least 48 hours before the meeting. Only agenda items may be discussed at the meeting. The Town Hall portion of the meeting is set aside for Shareholder comments and questions on any topic. Shareholder input is important, so please make a point to join in the conversa-tion! Hope to see you there! Watch your Mail chimp reminder for the next scheduled Board meeting on May 16.

calling All Fishermen and Women! Would you like to share a picture of your “catch of the day” from the nearby waters around Tropic Isles? Send it to [email protected] and it can be published in the next issue of the Breezes. Please include a sentence or two about where it was caught, what species it is, and its size. Any fish pictures will do—large or small---fish, that is!

reading Material for vets

We continue to collect reading materials for Vets. Magazines are great (for men or women), as are books. The Library at Tropic Isles will be donating any books that are duplicates and those books that are too old to shelve. There will be a collection box in our library, and someone will take all donated reading items to Bay Pines VA Hospital. It may seem like a small thing to do, but it is always greatly appreciated.


rule of the Month This is a reminder that the Rules and Regulations are in effect and being enforced. All residents and their guests are expected to know and abide by these rules. If you need of a copy of the current Rules and Regulations, you may pick up a copy at the Office or go to www.tropicisles.net to view or print a copy online.

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MeMOrial daY Flag garden A Chimp Mail will be sent out the week prior to the event in-viting residents to help “plant” flags at the Yacht Club on Sunday, May 26 in honor of Memorial Day.

Activities that continue throughout the summer:Aerobics

Book ClubMahjong

Neighbors Helping NeighborsRed Hatters

Saturday CoffeeShuffle

Monthly Summer Pot Lucks

calling all tropic isles cooks! last chance!

We have great cooks in our community! Let’s create a Tropic Isles’ Cookbook!• Pleasesubmitone“triedandtrue”recipebyMay15th,2019.• EmailrecipetoJeanVolkens [email protected], Pat Bra-

zil [email protected], or Chris Gorton [email protected]

• PleasedonotsendtherecipeasaPDForasanattachment.• IdentifyiftherecipeisanAppetizer,Entrée,Dessert,orOther.• Dependingonhowmany‘Other’ recipeswereceive, there

may be more sections in the cookbook such as Soup, Bread, and Salads.

• Include theRecipeName, Ingredients, SpecificMeasure-ments, Recipe Instructions, Utensils needed, and Cooking Time.

• IncludeyourName(firstandlastname)andhometown.(Ifduplicate recipes are submitted, multiple cook names will be credited with the recipe.)

This summer we will edit and produce the TI Community Cookbook for sale in the Fall. Proceeds from the sale of the TI Cookbook will benefit the TI Boosters.

Please Wear Your Pool/Hot tub Bracelets (“Passes”)

It is especially important for residents and Guests to wear their bracelets at the pool/hot tub to avoid any problems. If you are new to Tropic Isles and have not yet received your pool bracelets, please check with the Office. Section VII of our Rules and Regulations regarding the Pool and Hot Tub/Spa states:

7.2 Pool and Hot Tub/Spa Passes All Residents and their Guests must display Tropic Isles “pool passes” when using the pool and hot tub/spa facilities. Each Resident will be issued 1 “pool pass”. Temporary “pool passes” are available at the office for Guests. Residents must sign for the pool passes for their Guests. A proper ID is required to obtain pool passes. A fee may be charged for the replacement of lost “pool passes”.

the only “pool bracelets” that are acceptable in the pool area are the pearlescent white or multi-colored (yellow, green, and blue) bracelets. Any other colors are Not ac-ceptable. PleASe WeAr Your BrAceletS to tHe Pool.

remind your fellow neighbors to wear theirs.

If you see anyone at the pool who is not a resident or guest, nor wearing their pool bracelets, and may be trespassing, call the Palmetto Police. They will come to investigate under the BUSINESS TRESPASS PROGRAM that Tropic Isles is participating in.

Please remember to Shower Before entering the Pool

Our Rules and Regulations state:7.5 Shower The State of Florida requires all persons using a pub-lic pool or hot tub/spa to shower immediately before entering the pool and hot tub/spa. (FS 64E- 9.008) No shampoo or soaps are permitted in the pool or hot tub/spa deck area. our shower at the pool is tucked behind the palm tree on the west side of the pool near the boat slips. (it is disguised as a palm tree and after a minute or so gives you a nice warm shower to remove any soaps or oils on your skin which keeps the water in the pool and spa cleaner.)


tropic isles’ Blood drive – uPdAte Thanks to all those people who took the time to donate blood at our fourth Blood Drive on April 5. Giving blood is a simple thing to do, but it can make a big difference in the lives of others. Every two seconds, someone needs blood. The blood donated at our blood drive was likely transfused into a patient within 48 to 72 hours. The turnaround is that fast and is that constant. Thank you to the following people for donating blood:

Beverly Butts Connie Miccoly-Potter Cindy ShawDennis Foley Don Stotts Fred BloyeJerry Quesenberry Joan Rhoads John EliasJon Volkens Keith Dey Lynn GieslerPaula Jordan Rhonda Hough Shirley ClarksonSusan Neumann Beverly Houk Chris Harris-BuehrlyCraig Pavkovich Darlene Mallory Don FoscoEd Baker Jean Volkens Jerry ZichJohn Brink John Hyer Karen TimmermansKevin Nosbisch Nancy Pennington Peter TimmermansRhonda Zeluff Stanley Giesler Sue Weaver Thank you to Betty Smith for being the coordinator of the blood drives at Tropic Isles since 2004. We appreciate all you’ve done for the residents of Tropic Isles.

Melina Velez and Charisse DiMain from One Blood

residents: Please Help to conserve Water

ADJUST YOUR SPRINKLERS FOR THE START OF THE RAINY SEASON.

IF YOU HAVE WATER IN THE STREET, YOU NEED TO ADJUST YOUR SPRINKLERS!!

MANAtee couNtY WAteriNG reStrictioNS

IRRIGATION HOURS & RESTRICTIONS• Irrigationofexistinglawnsandlandscapingislimitedtoonce

a day, two times per week.• Irrigationdaysarebyaddress.• Irrigationisonlyallowed before 10 AM or after 4 PM on ap-

proved days. Restrictions apply to all potable (drinking) water and all irriga-tion waters that come from wells, surface water sources includ-ing retention ponds, rivers, lakes, etc. Violations of this directive carry fines up to $10,000 as provided for under Florida Statute §373.129(5).

WATERING DAYS BY ADDRESS• eveN addresses (last digit is 0, 2, 4, 6 or 8) may only irri-

gate thursday ANd/or Sunday• odd addresses (last digit is 1, 3, 5, 7 or 9) may only irri-

gate Wednesday ANd/or Saturday• Properties without addresses may only irrigate on tuesday

ANd/or Friday There are no restrictions on fountains, car washing, and pressure washing.

Boosters updateiMPOrtant nOtiCe FrOM the BOOsters!

YOU Will Be aBle tO drOP OFF sMall iteMs at 34 FlOresand sMall FUrnitUre at 21 FlOres.

nO PiCk-UP FrOM aPril 1 tO nOVeMBer 1, 2019Thank you! The Boosters

Cans, Cans, Cans

Thank you so much for continuing to recycle your aluminum cans in the newly refurbished white box near the Office. This is for aluminum cans only. Please do not put plastic bags, trash, or any other food items in the box. The money collected from the cans is used on items for the park. The Boosters want to thank you very much for remembering to recycle!

The Boosters

General Yard Waste remindersThe following information is from the City of Palmetto regarding

the handling of yard waste: Yard waste consisting of grass clippings, vines, leaves, and shrubbery cuttings are to be contained in cans or bins of the same weight and size as garbage cans. (The City will pick up yard waste that is placed in the old blue recycle tubs or in Rubbermaid cans.) Tree limbs and palm fronds are to be tightly tied in bundles about 4 feet long, 2 feet across, and no more than 50 pounds in weight. Yard waste is to be placed on the same side of the street as garbage and recycling to be picked up starting at 7 AM on WEDNESDAYS. If a pickup day falls on a holiday, pickup will be delayed by one day. DO NOT PUT YARD WASTE IN GREEN TRASH CANS. New residents: All yard waste, garbage, and recyclables should be placed on one side of the street for pickup. Please check with the office or your neighbors as to what side of the street is used for collection. Please place your garbage, recycles, and yard waste in your containers. do not use the co-op containers for your personal use.


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How to Access the resident PortalStep 1: Go to www.tropicisles.netStep 2: Scroll over the “residents” tab at the top Step 3: click on “resident Portal—Get Started”Step 4: click on “Get Started” Step 5: Fill in all required information and click “request

Access” A “thank you” screen will appear letting you know an Activation Email is on the way. If you do not receive an activation email, your email is not on file with Tropic Isles, so an email will automatically be sent to the Tropic Isles Office. The Office will verify your name on your account, add the email provided, and an Activation Email will be sent to you. Once you can access the Resident Portal, you will be able to:• CheckyourHomepageandaccountprofile.• Makeamaintenancerequestandget feedback. (tiPoA and

HoA residents can ask a co-op resident to place a mainte-nance request for them.)

• Accessshareddocuments.• SubmitanARCrequest.

Attention: All residents—last chance!

Please update your information using the information Forms that can be picked up in the office. Your most current information will be included in the new 2019-2020 Resident Phone Directory. the deadline to submit changes for the resident Phone directory is June 1, 2019. It is important to have your current northern address and con-tact number on record with the Office, in case they need to reach you. Make sure to include your email address so you can be placed on the “Mail Chimp” notification list for important information related to Tropic Isles while you are away.

Stay in touch with tropic isles! As many of you get ready to head north for the summer, we wish you safe travels. Throughout the upcoming months, all res-idents can stay connected to the activities and events going on in your second home here in Tropic Isles. Check out the website where you can see the latest on what’s happening here. Go to www.tropicisles.net and click on “Residents” at the top of the page. From the dropdown menu, you can choose “Community Resources”, “Breezes Newsletter”, and “Calendar” to keep abreast of what’s happening. Co-op Shareholders can read the minutes of the Board meetings held throughout the coming months by logging onto www.trop-icisles.net. Click on “Residents” at the top of the page and choose “Resident Portal--Get Started”. From there you can choose to “Log in” or “Get Started” to set up an account. To “Log In”, enter your sign-in name (email) and your own password. New shareholders can create their sign-in name and password by clicking on “Get Started” and completing the registration form. Once you are inside the portal, click on “Shared Documents” in the menu bar at the left side of the page. There you will find “Board Meeting Minutes” and more. You can also visit the Tropic Isles Facebook page by going to www.Facebook.com and searching for “Tropic Isles Community and Yacht Club”. There you will find all sorts of information and pictures to see what’s going on in the park. It’s just a click away!

Facebook over the Summer Over the summer we love to put photos up on FB! Those of us that go north, love to see what is happening down here while we are away, and those that stay, love to see what is going on up north! Send photos to [email protected] few things to keep in mind: • PhotosonFBarepublicandforever.• Besurethatanyonenamedinthephotoshasgivenyoupermis-

sion to publish them. Please include the names of the people in the photos.

• No advertisingisallowed.• Minorswillnotbenamed.• Ifyouwishtobe“Tagged”youmayhavetogiveuspermission

to do so.• OccasionallyaphotoisdeemedinappropriateforFB.Ifthisis

ever the case, we will let you know. • Rememberthisisan“Activity”page,justforfun,sonopolitics,

religion, or anything controversial will be posted. Have a great summer and keep those photos coming!

Sharon Schumann, Tropic Isles Activity FB Administrator


Hurricane Preparedness—Are Your Home and Yard ready?

If you are leaving the park for the summer, it is that time of the year to prepare your home and yard for hurricane season. Please use the checklist provided in this issue of the Breezes to properly prepare your home and yard! If you are staying in the park during hurricane season, it is im-portant to properly prepare your home and make preparations for a possible evacuation. Pick up a copy of the DISASTER PLANNING GUIDE in the Auditorium or Yacht Club containing important information. Here is the website to get more information. http://www.mymanatee.org/emergency. You can also sign up for Code RED alerts on this website (left hand column).

to All tropic isles’ Snowbirds If you are flying the coop and returning to your northern nests, please take the time to properly prepare your homes and yards for hurricane season. It is unfair to ask or expect those who remain in Tropic Isles to tend to your homes,

when they could be using that time to prepare themselves for whatever Mother Nature has in store for us. Use the checklist below in preparation for your departure. Have a safe trip and a wonderful summer!

checklist For All residents leaving For the Season

(Clip and Save)Hurricane and Summer Preparation Suggestions

It’s the time of the year again when many seasonal residents will begin heading home. As a courtesy to your year-round neighbors, please make sure that your home is neat and tidy before you leave. The following are a few tips that make your home look good and keep you from getting those dreaded violation notices.• Makesureyourhomehasbeenrecentlypowerwashed.The

mold grows quickly in the summer heat and humidity.• Checktheskirtingorblockingaroundyourhome.Besureit

doesn’t need painting or repair. • Lowerandsecureall awnings.Make sure the latchesare

functional.• Securethepoleinyourdrivewaytoholdtheroof.Makesure

it is functional. • Ifyouhaveasprinklersystem,makesure it is functioning

properly and set the timer for the proper day.• Removeallannualsfromyourgarden.Onceyoustopwater-

ing them, they turn to weeds.• Removeallflowerpotsanddecorationsfromaroundyour

home and store inside. These can become projectiles in high winds.

• Clearcarportsandyardsofany items thatcouldbecomeprojectiles and cause damage in high hurricane winds. Store them under your home, in your shed, or inside your house.

• Secureyourkayakathome.• Putyourgarbagecans, lawn furniture,barbecuegrilland

anything else that can become a projectile inside your shed or house.

• Makearrangementswithsomeonetotakecareofyourhomeshould the mold start to grow on the house, or the weeds start to grow in the yard or planters.

• Ifyouhaveaboatonalift,tietheboattothecradleandtiethe cradle to the pilings. rAiSe your lift as high as you can.

• Takeyourboatoutofthewaterandstoreitonitstrailerinyour driveway or the boatyard. It is much safer to have your boat on a trailer sitting on land.

• Pleasecompletetheofficeformregardingemergencycon-tacts and who will be doing your lawn mowing.

• Stopyourpaperdelivery.• Makesurewateristurnedofftothehouse.(insideandout-

side)• Turnallelectricpoweroffinyourhouse.• Trimallshrubsandtreesbackbeforeyouleave.• Mowyourlawn.(IftheCo-ophastotakecareofmowingyour

lawn, you will be charged.)• Putinachangeofaddresswiththepostoffice,ifnecessary.• complete an information Form with the office. • Sign out in the office when you are leaving so the office

can make sure you get your ti correspondence sent to the right location.

Please reMOVe and stOre these iteMs inside YOUr hOMe, shed, Or Under YOUr hOUse. dO nOt leaVe theM in YOUr CarPOrt, Yard, garden, lanai, Or

FrOnt Planter.• Decorativestatues,signs• Yard/homedecorationsoutside• Lawn/deckfurniture• Potswithorwithoutplants• Windchimes• Birdhouses• Flagsonflagpoles,gardenflags• Doormats• Firepits,chimineas(outdoorfireplaces)• Bricks,boards,pavers,ladders,constructionmaterials,etc.• Itemsstoredbehindyourhouse• Kayaks,smallboats• Hoses,hosereels• Garbageandrecyclebins• Anythingloose,notplanted,orattachedtoyourhousesecurely

Have you checked your tie-downs in your carport? On older homes, it is important to secure your carport tie downs before leaving for the season or when high winds are predicted. Bring the pole down in your carport and attach it into the driveway bolt. Make sure it’s secure into the ground. Many home owners have done away with the original roof hold down base because it was a tripping hazard. It might be too hard to install the connecting pipe. If you need information on how to install a new system for holding down your carport roof, please contact the Office for directions. Make sure it is done on both ends of your carport.


Southeastern Guide dogs in review for 2019

Although the official totals are not in, Tropic Isles can pat themselves on the back. We donated over $6,000 to this year’s Walkathon. Again, we earned the privilege of naming a dog. That honor went to Rick and Shari Antcliff and the name they chose was “Reilly”. Over the years, our park has donated close to $88,000. If you want to know more about Southeastern Guide Dogs and the work they do, please log onto https://www.guidedogs.org. If you want to get more involved with the Guide Dogs, please log onto this link and check out your options: https://www.guidedogs.org/southeastern-guide-dogs-volunteers.

24 Tropic Isles’ walkers and 7 Tropic Isles’ dogs participated in the 2019 SEGD Walkathon. The amount raised was $6,088.

Great job Tropic Isles!

hOt diggetY dOg “thank YOU” The 2nd annual “Thank You” Hot Dog Party and first Pet Parade were a huge success. Over 100 people joined in the fun at the Yacht Club. Fifteen of the cutest dogs registered for the Pet Parade to the delight of everyone in attendance. Hopefully, this will be an event we can continue for years to come. Thank you, Tropic Isles!

Southeastern Guide Dog mascot (Ted Chatterly,) Sue Weaver SEGD Tropic Isles’ coordinator, and “Bekker” SEGD of Anne Brown.

Martin Stacy and “Chloe” have completed

six SEGD walkathons together.

Rick and Shari Antcliff have received the honor of naming the next SEGD puppy “Reilly”.

Here’s What’s in Store for You Next Season!

We would like to thank everyone in the park for your support this year at all of our events. It has been our pleasure to do our best to “Entertain You”! Here is a quick preview of what we have in store for you next season:• October26thisourHalloween Party (Costumes are optional,

but they are encouraged).• November16thisourWelcome Back dance with “SoulRCoaster”.• December6thisourchristmas dance with djay Wayne.• December8thisourGolf cart Parade.• December24thisourchristmas eve Social.• TaylorandTaylorwillentertainonNew Year’s eve.• January18thwewillhaveSpittin’ image - musical comedy

duo.• February29thwewillhaveJohnny counterfit-concert and

comedy.• March28thisourFarewell dance, with our “Our Born to be

Wild” theme (Biker Bash).• April5thisourPool Party. On behalf of our entire committee, we would like to wish you a happy and safe summer and we’ll see you in October!!!

The Tropic Isles’ Entertainment Committee


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Stories in the Spotlight! *Fred Whitely got his second hole-in-one this winter season. This time it was at Terra Ceia’s 8th hole--a 145-yard, par 3. The screams were heard far and wide as Fred’s drive rolled onto the green in a dead line for the pin. The ball crept slowly across the green to disappear in the hole. What a shot! Witnesses to this historic event were: Roger Maulding, Rose Mahacek, and Rene Belanger. It is a very low percentage of regular golfers to ever enjoy the thrill of an “ace”, but Fred did it twice in a couple of months. Fred’s first hole-in-one was at Longboat Key Resort earlier this winter. Autographs were being requested back at the clubhouse. We will all be watching for Fred at the Masters Tournament coming up soon at Augusta. To quote Fred, “There’s nothing to this game!” Everyone should be sure to congratulate Fred on his milestone achievement.

Rene Belanger

*As I came home from work the other day, Dave, Pat, and their dog, Bella Clarke were looking skyward. As I got out of my car, I thought perhaps they were looking at the Internation-al Space Station. However, I found out that as Dave was walking Bella, an osprey was flying back to its nest and dropped a fish right in front of them. Dave crossed the street and continued on his walk. The osprey tried to pick it up two or three times, but to no avail, as either a golf cart, bicyclist, or automobile came by and the osprey gave up. So, I decided to go down, pick up the fish, and take it into the backyard near the tree the nest is in. Both the male and female were in the tree. I watched until 8 PM and the fish was still there. Come the next day, the fish was gone, but it is unknown if the osprey got it, raccoons, coyotes, or whatever other wildlife that travels our park may have absconded it. We’ll never know.

Charlie Frent


Stories in the Spotlight! Amber knows when I do not feel well and will stay by my side! That is a true companion dog!

For an outing, Doug brought me to Village of the Arts for lunch at the Taco Shack!

Our dog, Amber, waits for Doug’s fishing boat to return. (You can see behind her. The boat is missing from the lift). She always does that! Just like the pelicans who wait for his return!

My neighbor, Sharon Duval, has another family member named “Tucker” that sometimes gets lost in the tall grass! Sitting here on my lap, he’s so cute and little! I won’t say how old Tucker is. Let’s just say, he is in the double digits.

Tina Woulf

The turtles have found a new use for the Tropic Isles kayak launch.

(submitted by Barbara Welch)

*Jeff Gerstenslager and Ed Baker went to Razor Ranch in Zolfo Springs for a wild hog hunt and it was a success. Both of them

were able to get a very large meat hog. They had a perfect day of hunting from the stand and stalking on foot. It was a great day and they hope to go back next year.

(submitted by Pat Baker)

Walking Tour of Palmetto

Eleven Tropic Isles residents attended the Walking Tour of Palmet-to (l-r): Dennis Butts, Patty McBride, Terry Foley, Mike McBride, Beverly Butts, Jan Krueger, Mary Welch, Diane Rosenberg, Dennis Foley, Cindy Shaw, and Laura Kinard.


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Shuffleboard NewsaWesOMe shUFFle aWards

John and Anne Lounsbury Recognition Award

Anne and Bev with the new Intermediate Shuffle Instruction Manual.

Carl and Sharon Olmstead Outstanding Service Award

Pat Tomko, Guy Manchester winner, Bob Hallman tourna-

ment director

Keith Dey, 1st place begin-ner’s tournament, Gary White,

instructor

Martin Dey, 3rd place begin-ner’s tournament, Gary White,

instructor 2nd place - Doug Sturtz (not pictured)

Al MacKenzie, 1st place intermediate winner, Anne

Lounsbury, instructor

Sharon Williams, 2nd place intermediate winner,

Anne Lounsbury, instructor

Diane Schoettle, 1st place women’s turkey shoot, Bob

Hallman, tournament director

Al MacKenzie, 1st place men’s turkey shoot, Bob Hallman,

tournament director

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distriCt aMateUr/ Park PlaYers CategOrY:

Carl Olmstead--retiring Club Tournament Director, Al MacKenzie - 1st place, Martin

Dey - 2nd place, June Dey - 3rd place, Marilyn Arp and Paula Maltby--daughters

of Dean Cone, and Bob Hallman--Club Tournament Director

the triFeCta!

Chuck Sugg (left) is congratulated by TI Shuffleboard Club Tournament Director, Bob Hallman, for having placed first in the Dean Cone Memorial Tournament

(this year) and the Guy Manchester Tournament and the Turkey Shoot club tournaments (earlier wins this season).

Shuffleboard NewsMen Vs WOMen tOUrnaMent - the WOMen WOn!

Women Shufflers

Men Shufflers

dean COne MeMOrial tOUrnaMent

State Amateur/Pro Player category: Bob Hallman--Club Tournament Director,

Chuck Sugg - 1st place, Pat Tomko - 2nd place, Carl Olmstead--retiring Tourna-ment Director, Marilyn Arp and Paula

Maltby--daughters of Dean Cone


it’s Spring cleaning tme!Challenge: How to De-Clutter Your Home in 30 Days

I’m too busy, I don’t have time, it’s not Spring yet…. How many reasons have you come up with to avoid cleaning the clutter over the years? It is amazing what we can get used to living in. You store this, you hide that, you forget about this, you ignore that. Clutter can seriously affect how you live. Truth is… there’s a mental cost to clutter. As psychologist Sher-rie Bourg Carter puts it: “Messy homes and work spaces leave us feeling, anxious, helpless, and overwhelmed. Yet, rarely is clutter recognized as a significant source of stress in our lives.” On the con-trary, research shows that – in addition to stress – clutter can spur on anxiety and depression. So, take the De-Clutter Challenge be-low. One a day…one a week… It doesn’t matter. Just get started.

(clip and save) Is this de-clutter challenge something you’ve been putting off for days, weeks, months, or maybe even years? If so, there is no better time than now to start. Say goodbye to stress and anxiety and make a calm, clean home your new reality. Below there is some guidance on how to tackle each daily de-clutter challenge. Do a little at a time. There are 30---one for each day of the month. Or if you’re not that ambitious, try one a week. Either way, just get started. Make it your Spring cleaning resolution to de-clutter.1) empty out one Junk drawer It doesn’t matter how many you have… don’t even think about that! It will only overwhelm you. Choose one and tackle only that one. Whether it’s old flyers or bills, dried out elastic bands, golf balls, or garbage wrappers … get rid of it! A good rule of thumb is that if you haven’t used it in the last three months, you probably don’t need it.2) Purge Your closet of the things You No longer Wear Time to take a trip to your local thrift shop! If you have to think twice about a piece of clothing, throw it in that plastic bag. This is the only time where, if you don’t use it, you want to lose it.3) Go through Your Movie collection Keep your favorites – no, they’re not all your favorites – and ditch the rest. Whether you donate your old VHS tapes or DVDs, or leave them for the local landfill, be honest with yourself, you probably forgot they existed until now. Plus, does anyone really need those things when you have Netflix and other streaming programs?4) clean out Your television Stand You may even have some of those old VHS tapes or DVDs in there, not to mention cables you don’t use anymore. Some people spend a lot of time in front of a television, so why not make it as clutter-free as possible? No use sitting down to relax with a movie while things like loose cables are poking out and bugging you.5) Go through Your Mail Pile The flyers and newspapers start to stack up quickly. If you or someone you know has a fireplace indoors or outdoors, put it in a bag and use it that way. If not, just recycle all that excess stress-in-ducing paper. As for more important mail items such as bills, file them safely or pay them and throw them away. If you’re up for it, you can also opt for electronic billing at many places which will help keep your mailbox clear.6) clean off Your Kitchen table One day it’s clean and the next day, it’s as if it turned into an open concept storage unit. Move the laptops, dirty dishes, homework, and loose sheets of paper. Being able to eat at a clean table during meals will also help foster less stressful quality time together.

7) Purge two Kitchen cabinets Let’s say the average family has four members. So why is it that people have sets upon sets of cups, dishware, and cutlery? Unless you’re hosting weekly friend or family functions, you can do away with at least some of those things. Donate a set of plates and re-gift those mugs you’ve never used. Less dishes means less washing, too! 8) discard old Books Yardsaleanyone?Oldbookscanbetastefullyusedfordécor,but there is a very distinct line between a beautifully placed coffee table book and an open book you have no intention to return to. Of course, you’d keep your favorites, but ask around to see if anyone would be interested in reading any! If not, donate them or place them in a donation box in our library. You’d be surprised at how many people will be able to enjoy them!9) clean out Your Wallet This may be the easiest one to do because your wallet is likely within reach right now. So, empty it completely. Get rid of the empty gift cards, faded receipts, creased business cards, and whatever else you’ve managed to slip in there!10) clean out Your Purse Empty packs of gum, old lip balm, crinkled wrappers, soiled tissues? It’s definitely time for a purse purge. Empty everything out of your purse and once you’ve gotten rid of all the garbage or old items, only put back in the essentials: wallet, small makeup/hygiene bag, a pen or pencil, a planner, a little pack of tissues. It really depends on the person. The point is, you don’t want to carry around more than you have to.11) Purge Your Makeup drawer/Bag Using the logic from number 10, do the same thing with your makeup drawer and bag. Keep your lipsticks in one place, eyeliners in another, and only keep the ones you use most often in your makeup bag.12) clean out empty/Almost empty containers in the Shower It’s like the milk jug syndrome. No one ever wants to be the one to finish the shampoo, so it sits there sometimes for months on end just taking up space. The good thing about this is that you don’t need to open each and every bottle. Just pick it up and give it a quick shake. You’ll be able to tell whether it’s empty or close to it.13) Purge Your Bathroom cabinets The amount of loose hair and other unwanted things you’ll find in your bathroom cabinets will blow your mind. Clean all that out along with hygiene products, packaging, empty toothpaste tubes, old mouthwash, and anything else you find!14) Go through Your Family’s Shoes If the shoes are old and worn out, throw them away. If they’re relatively new, but don’t fit, donate them to a thrift shop or friend. Simple as that!15) Purge 2 More Kitchen cabinets See number 7.16) organize Your linen closet It’s always nice to have extra linens in case people stay over, but maybe it’s time to revisit your linen closet. Take an inventory of everything you’re storing in there and get rid of the old, holey, tattered sheets and blankets. Donate them.17) Purge Your Medicine cabinet Old or expired medication is not something you want in your house. Check the expiration dates and if they have expired, take them to your local prescription drug disposal site. If you’re trying to live life more holistically, you might want to try swapping those medications for natural supplements!


18) Go through Your Freezer and dump old items You may have just hit the jackpot! Check the expiration dates. If the food in your freezer is too old, throw it out. But if the food is good, cancel your shopping trip, and eat whatever you’ve already got! Dinner is served.19) clear off Your Kitchen counters Crusty plates, dirty glasses, food from the past week still sitting in serving bowls? It’s time to clean off those counters! Set aside a block of time – however long you think you’ll need – and just do it. There’s nothing like walking into a kitchen knowing you don’t have a mountain of dishes staring you in the face.20) empty Another Junk drawer See number 1.21) Go through Your Fridge and dump old items See number 18. Follow the same idea for the cleanest and freshest fridge you’ve ever had.22) Purge 2 More Kitchen cabinets See number 7.23) Get rid of unused Accessories (Jewelry, Hats, etc.) No one knows your taste in fashion and accessories better than you do. So, if you try something on and you know it doesn’t suit you anymore or you don’t like it, put it in the donation bag or see if your kids or grandkids are interested. Don’t get stuck in the trap of telling yourself maybe you’ll wear it again one day because you probably told yourself that last time.24) clean out Your car Get out that vacuum and get to work. First, get rid of the empty bottles, old tissues, crumped receipts, and whatever else you find.

Then bang out the matts, clean out the compartments, and scrub down the interior. 25) discard Kids unused toys Depending on how old your kids or grandkids are, this will either be a hard day or an easy one. If the toys are in a box and you know they haven’t been used in forever, those are fair game to put up for donation or sale. If they’re lying around the house, ask the kids if they still want their toys. If not, add them to the donation bin. If they do, get them to help clean up with you.26) organize toys that Are left Designate a play area or toy bin where all the toys will go from now on. If you already had something like this, enforce it again at the peril of losing their playtime privilege. 27) Go through Board Games and electronic Games (donate What’s unused) The same goes for board games and game consoles. Keep them neat and tidy and in one place – especially when so many little moving pieces and wires are involved. If no one uses them, we’re sure someone somewhere will find immense joy in a board game or console you don’t use anymore.28) organize and discard cleaning Supplies If you want to take a leap, get rid of all your toxic cleaners and replace with them with natural alternatives. This will create a safer and cleaner home. 29) Purge 2 More Kitchen cabinets See number 7.30) clean! Get Your Newly organized Home All Sparkly Now that everything is organized again, cleaning should be a breeze!

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