June 24 - July 8, 2022
Meet The Parrottrek Couple
Seventeen years on the road with a couple of parrots is not the kind of story you get to read about very often. That’s exactly what Frank and Suzy Whitmore have been doing - traveling around the country with a couple of bird brains and, at the same time, holding down a variety of jobs that have provided a lifetime full of memories. Frank and Suzy will probably be the first to say that traveling with birds has its unique challenges, but they’ll also tell you there isn’t a single thing they would change about their lives and all the adventures they’ve experienced. Read more on page 18
Our Friend - The Very, Valuable Vulture
Vultures are considered Nature’s Custodians and we’re not talking about how they are always tearing open your trash bags right after you take them to the curb. Our friend the vulture plays a large role in balancing our ecosystem. They mainly feast on old carcasses, helping to eliminate the spread of diseases like rabies and tuberculosis. Truth be told, vultures are actually very clean creatures... if you consider defecating on your own legs to be a clean habit. There is a lot to know about these dead varmint eating creatures and our very own nature master, Betty Salter, fills us in on the facts about these necessary and wonderful birds. Continued on page 54
Jimmy Buffett Night
Come join us at the Blue Heron Tonight, June 24, 6:00 to 9:00 pm We’ll be Serving Cheeseburgers in Paradise, Margaritas, Key Lime Pie and More. Plus... Sammy the Singing DJ will be entertaining!
Inside This Issue...
Manager’s Corner The Great Outdoors Golf Club CSA Business Activities Committee Events Community Information and Notices Classified Ads and Sudoku TGO Church Activities Meet Frank and Suzy Whitmore Activities All Year and Seasonal Around TGO
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Visiting Fort DeSoto Discovering Indian Mound Trail Blue Heron Menu The Cafe Menu Nature Center Firewise by Ed Brown Snap-Shot: The Importance of Knowing Your History Caption Contest - Win a $20 Blue Heron Certificate Happenings Information and Guidelines Word Search Game TGO Contact Info and Advertiser Index
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