THE TOWER Volume 34 | NO 4 | APRIL 2018
941-349-0194 | ISLAND VISITOR PUBLISHING, LLC | www.DELTURA-HOA.com
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President’s Message At The Hydrant Dear Fritzie
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If You Own A Computer Save Our Strays Sports Section Contest & Winners
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35 Mailbag Events Calendar 36 CONTEST & WINNERS WIN A $50
RESTAURANT GIFT CARD NEW CONTEST STARTS THIS MONTH GOOD LUCK!!!
People Of The Year 2018 Congratulations! Person of the Year - Betty Sheetz
“First I am honored and humbled to have been chosen person of the year. I just love helping people and having fun. That’s just who I am.” Betty grew up in Trenton, New Jersey and has lived in Del Tura since August 2009. She has been married to the love of her life David for 50 years and have 2 wonderful children Christopher and Jennifer. Her family rounds off with 3 grandchildren (Avery 14, Colton 11 and Amber 10). Her only sibling a brother sadly passed away 3 years ago. She has several hobbies such as card making, crocheting, knitting and of course playing games, but we all can’t forget Betty’s delicious butter cookies. As we all know, Betty is one of our best volunteers as the Co-chair of the Thanksgiving/Christmas basket program, F.I.S.H. of Del Tura administrator, instructs water aerobics and Hand and Foot Canasta game and helps with Coffee hour when needed. Betty is always willing to help at any Del Tura event where needed or as asked for help. Clubs and activities she enjoys are Choralaires, Mahjong, Domino’s, Farkle, Hand-knee-foot canasta and Zumba.
Couple of the Year 2018 Al & Wendy Wells
Person of the Year 2018 “Betty” Elizabeth Sheetz
Couple of the Year - Al & Wendy Wells
Al is originally from Michigan (several locations) and graduated from Michigan Tech in 1966. After graduating, he took a position with Caterpillar, Inc. in Peoria, IL, where he stayed 45+ years. Wendy is a native of South Dakota, growing up in Lead (pronounced “LEED”). She lived in several locations in Washington State before also moving to the Peoria area. Wendy loves quilting, and other craft-type hobbies, and is co-chair of the Del Tura Craft Fair. Al’s interests include computer graphic work, spreadsheets, and keeping up the Del Tura HOA website. Both are active in the community, having served the HOA in several capacities. Wendy is currently the HOA Treasurer, and Al served as Past President and is currently on the HOA statutory committee. Wendy enjoys Mahjong and Tuesday quilting with friends. Al likes the occasional golf and pool games. Both enjoy traveling very much and are currently planning their next adventure(s).
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