Del Tura - Aug/Sept. 2018

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President’s Message 4th of July Thank You

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Dear Fritzie At The Hydrant

Fabulous photo by Louis Rivet from the bridge overlooking the Caloosahatchee River!

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Our neighbor, Island Coast High School uses a horn system to identify lightning in the area and to use precaution. It is one horn blast for 20 seconds. Our Del Tura golfers and guests are advised to heed this warning when on the golf courses.

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From the President’s Desk Summer Greetings Everyone!

It’s hard to believe as I write this column that summer is already at its midpoint, and autumn is right around the corner.

I sincerely hope that whatever makes your summer special has been everything you hoped for…..whether it is a traveling vacationing, enjoying all Del Tura has to offer, or simply spending time with your family.

If you have attended our Tuesday coffee socials or watched them online (special thanks to Al Wells for the video), you are, no doubt, aware of the work that has gone on here this summer to keep our development beautiful. From the continuing work on tree and stump removal to ballroom upgrades, swimming pool repairs and more, Fred Taylor and his staff

have been working hard to stay on top of all the “challenges”. To that end, I’d like to remind each of you to view our coffee social video on line each week if you can’t be here in person. We try hard each Tuesday, to keep you all “in the loop” regarding projects and repairs here in Del Tura.

Also, I want to remind you that we have a suggestion box located in the HOA office and in the rear of the Starlight Ballroom. If you have a question or a concern regarding a project, please use these boxes. We review the contents on a regular basis and will try our best to get you answers as the issues are addressed.

Well, we might be in the “off season” here, but you’d never guess that from the number of activities that continue to happen. We’ve had dances, club

meetings, swimming programs and a fun filled Fourth of July Celebration that featured a huge golf cart parade, a luncheon, a poker run, bingo, and a fun assortment of additional games, as well as door prizes. I would be remiss if I didn’t take a moment to thank Linda and Erv Storma and their committee for an absolutely wonderful day.

Finally, a few continued basic reminders to keep your home and car locked when not in use, and to have a “Caretaker” who can watch your property when you’re not there. If something such as your air conditioning unit fails and you are not aware of it, it can be catastrophic to your home. To quote the Boy Scouts of America…..”Be Prepared”.

Of great importance, Hometown will also be implementing

an emergency phone service contact program for residents here in Del Tura so the management can communicate with all of you in the event of a major storm or other need to contact residents. As of the date of this Tower issue, if you haven’t already heard more about this, be sure to attend the Tuesday Coffee Social or view the video.

We will share more information about the program as it becomes available. Each home site will be asked to provide ONE phone number as the primary contact number. Again, if you have not yet been contacted about this, you will shortly, so think carefully about which number you like to use. The program will work with land lines as well as cell phones.And of course you all know that we are in the midst of the hurricane season. Make sure you have a plan to protect

yourself in the event of a major storm. My sincere thanks to Bill Nezamis who recently held several presentations following our Tuesday coffee socials , to assist our residents with the necessities of storm preparation. I believe the plan is for Bill to hold several more presentations in the next couple months. Try to attend if you can. Bill does an excellent job.

In the not too distant future, we will begin starting up our fall activities and welcoming many of our seasonal residents “home”. I hope those of you who’ve been north of us have had a wonderful summer and I look forward to your return to celebrate life here in Del Tura.

As always, from where I sit, it’s…..just another day in paradise!

Dave Adams HOA President

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4th of July Thank You Golf challenges were headed

by Rod Monroy with his team of Maureen Monroy, Ron Fluet, Bob Deem and Barb Jones. Great participation and lots of fun!

In addition to the people noted above for games, thanks to Terry Thompson and Karen Rivet with Annette Karpe and Dennis Cottini who stepped in at the last minute when we needed extra help. Lou Rivit gave out the prizes. And it was a big help to have Betty Sheets to be in charge in the afternoon so I could enjoy my grandchildren.

Thanks to all of you.

Bingo was lead by Sherry Cottini with the support of Ed Fries and Joe Mussari. And the free popcorn?

Thanks to Rich and Sue Symes for that added touch. And if I missed anyone I am truly sorry.

Last but not least; thanks to Hometown America who gave us a donation again this year and to our own HOA who also supported us as usual…monetarily and in every other way.

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Thanks to Kay Nezamis who put the signs on the cars and carts and Wendy Wells who also decorated carts with Kay as well as being the HOA Treasurer who handled all the money for us, and Bill Nezamis who was the official photographer. Staying under the radar were the judges, LeRoy and Sue Hall. Also thanks to Henry Moreau who did a great job getting all the Veterans for us to honor in the parade. And a very special thanks to the Veterans themselves!

The Poker run was enjoyed by 130 people and was run by Mark and Susan Bryant along with Richard Donges. The people who were at the stations were Jan and Tom Hoffay with Noreen McLaughlin, Ginnie and Gerry Benjamins, Shelley and John Feindt, and the Stormas.

135 neighbors had a great lunch provided by The Brown Bag of North Fort Myers, who’s owners live right here in Del Tura. Kitchen volunteers were headed up by Sandy Boykin and assisted by Pat Casillo, Barb Schmoltze (who also ran a game), Marianne Denman, Betty Ewing-Cheney and Karen Stevenson.

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Well another Independence Day has come and gone and I look back with gratitude to all the wonderful volunteers who helped make it a success. It really does “take a village”! First to Al Wells who did the promotional materials, printed the tickets and did the signs for the cars and carts. Jim Stenzel for his help on the Del Tura sign. Then Ginnie Benjamins who sold the tickets at Tuesday coffee and Sandy Boykin who sold them on Thursdays. And Nancy Adams who is there every time I turn around with whatever I needed. My friend Barb Schmoltze who ran around getting soda and decorations with me…Thank you to all of you.

There was a team who got the games and supplies from storage and did the decorating. Dorathy and Garry Biddinger, Barb Schmoltze and Kay Nezamis (they also ran games) Sherry and Dennis Cottini and Sandy Palmer. Tony Martin and Pete Best came running when I called for help taking boxes back. I believe there were around 24 decorated carts, plus 4 cars, 4 vehicles from Chief Rice and our friends at the North Fort Myers Fire Department and 1 Bicycle!

(Thank you Barb Jones)

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Consider These Financial Tips for Single Women If you’re a single woman, most of your financial challenges and aspirations may resemble those of single men. Men and women face the same economic stress factors of modern life, and both groups have similar financial goals, such as the ability to retire comfortably. But women still face specific obstacles. You need to be aware of these challenges – and do everything you can to overcome them.

For example, women still face a wage gap. In 2017, women earned 82% of what men earned, according to the Pew Research Center. However, the wage gap narrows among younger workers, and may even disappear for highly educated women, especially those in the STEM fields – science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Another financial concern for women is connected to their role as caregivers. Women spend an average of 12 years out of the workforce to care for children, elderly relatives and even friends, according to an estimate by the Social Security Administration. Other studies report different figures, but all the evidence points to women being the ones who take time off from work to care for loved ones. This means fewer contributions to Social Security, 401(k)s and other retirement plans.

Faced with these and other issues, what can you do to help yourself move toward your important goals? Consider these steps: Develop good financial habits. Establishing good financial habits can pay off for you throughout your lifetime. These habits can include maintaining a budget, keeping your debts under control, and putting aside some money for a “rainy day.”

Take advantage of available opportunities. If you work for an organization that offers a 401(k) or similar plan, contribute as much as you think you can afford. At the very least, put in enough to earn your employer’s matching contribution, if one is offered. And every time your salary goes up, increase the amount you invest in your plan. Also, think about opening an IRA, which, like a 401(k), can offer tax-advantaged investment opportunities. If you have children, you’ll also want to explore college savings vehicles, such as a 529 plan.

Educate yourself about investing – and get professional advice. Some people think investing is just too complex and mysterious to be understandable. Yet, with patience and a willingness to learn, you can become quite knowledgeable about how to invest, what you’re investing in and what forces affect the investment world. And to help you create an investment strategy that’s appropriate for your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon, you may also want to work with a financial professional.

Discuss financial issues with your future spouse. If you get married or re-married, you’ll want to discuss financial issues with your new spouse. Specifically, you’ll want to answer questions such as these: What assets and debts do each of you bring to the marriage? Do you plan to merge your finances or keep them separate? Are your investment styles compatible? Do you have similar long-term goals? You and your new spouse don’t need identical views on every financial topic, but you both need to be willing to work together to advance your common interests.

Ultimately, you have a lot of control over your own financial future. And making informed choices can help make that future a bright one.

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FISH News

By Ginnie Benjamins

FISH SUMMER NEWS

Here it is mid-summer and although many people are away from Del Tura, FISH is still hard at work. Please remember to call our FISH phone number (997-3474) if you need a ride to an appointment or you need to go to the grocery store. We would like to have 24 hours notice. However if you have an emergency appointment call us anyway.

I hope you enjoyed the Storma’s Fourth of July. Thank you Linda and Erv. One of the carts in the parade was our FISH cart driven by Ruth Anten and navigated

by Sue Symes. All the carts were decorated honoring the Fourth.

At the luncheon following the parade and poker run winners were announced. The winner for best

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original cart was Garry Biddinger.

His reward was $30.00, which he kindly contributed to FISH. Thank you Garry. Moments later Jim McGilvary also donated his winnings. Thank you Jim. We really appreciate the fact that you gave to FISH. If you someone who has been in the hospital please let me know.

My number is 239-322-9863. Fish would like to offer a dinner when they return home. The same if you know someone who has passed away. We would like to give a basket of fruit when family members come to visit. Do note: 61 FISH members turned in 1,161.5 hours for working for our residents in Del Tura. Those hours translate into over $24.00/hour grants that the state gives to Lee County to assist people who need some help

for food, medicine and housing.

Thank you from FISH to those 61 members.

On a personal note my husband Gerry and I would like to say congratulations to Yow Norton on becoming a citizen of the United States. Thank you, we are glad you are here.

Enjoy the rest of the summer.

See you in October. Fish will be having a flu clinic in the ballroom sometime in October.

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Video Corner By, Elaine Schnur The VIDEO CORNER of the DelTura Library will reopen on Saturday, September 15th at 1 PM. We have an outstanding collection of over 1000 DVDs available for rental at the unbelievable price of $1 for a one-week rental.

Although we are closed until September, we plan to have movie night in August and September. Check out the electronic billboard for the date and the name of the movie.

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“Choralaires” Begin Rehearsals September 11th tions, talk to a current member of the ensemble or call Director Dave Adams at 508-284-6107.

Current Choralaires who have not received their music can do so by contacting Nancy Adams (508-

284-0919) or it can be picked up at the Tuesday Coffee Social on September 4th and 11th, and at the first rehearsal.

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A reminder to all Choralaires members (new and returning) that rehearsals for our Holiday Concert will begin again on September 11th 6:30-8:30pm in the Starlight Ballroom.

Rehearsals are held weekly through the months of September, October and November, with our Annual Holiday Concert this year scheduled for Saturday December 1st. Performances will take place at 2pm and 7pm.

For our seasonal members, a reminder to join us upon your return here at Del Tura. We’ll have your spot waiting for you!!

Participation in the Choralaires is open to anyone who enjoys singing. The ability to read music is not a requirement. Just come join us and have some fun.

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Good Timers’ Singles Club News

2018 Club officers: Peg McTernan, President; Ann Clanton, Vice President/Treasurer; Esther Kunz, Deborah Alt, Alternate Secretary; Joan Whaley, Sunshine Club;Ann Boncore, 50-50 raffle; Lorna Callan, Membership.

Welcome to the following guests/future members: Barbara Driscoll, lives on LaPaloma, originally from New Jersey and Philadelphia. Sharon Murdock, lives on Via Del Sol, originally from Michigan and recently lived in the Keys/lost home in hurricane. Dee Wipperforth, lives on San Lucia, originally from Wisconsin.

Happy Birthday to: Susan Baron, 8/15; Ellen McKechnie, 8/18; Esther Kunz, 8/25; Deloris Nelson, 8/30; Susan Savitt, 9/2; Bea Botterbusch, 9/4; Barbara Schmoltze, 9/9; Linda Laird, 9/16; Ann Clanton, 9/22; Audrey Hopcia, 9/23; Peg Giavanti, 9/29.

Upcoming events: October 2018 – October Birthday Party being organized by Deloris Nelson and Ann Boncore.

Club bylaws will be reviewed and a nomination committee formed for the election of officers.

November 2018 – Barbeque at the Main pool. Election of officers.

December 2018 – “Monday the 10th”Christmas Party at 4:00

p.m. at the Fountain Grille at Del Tura and celebration of summer birthdays.

February 2019 – “Saturday the 2nd” the Good Timer’s will host an American cuisine booth at the International Food Fair.

Our club president anticipates organizing a 2-day AARP safety driving course in the fall. In addition, club members have voiced interest in an activity to raise funds for the victims of the hurricane, that are still homeless, in the Keys Guests are welcome to attend any of our activities. Just sign up on our bulletin board.

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by Jay and Liz Flanagan Find Mookie Last April at the Sheriff’s Animal Shelter, Liz and Jay Flanagan came to adopt a dog. I heard them say they had been looking for 3 weeks. They wanted a small, middle aged dog. I really didn’t fit that category. The Shelter had named me Presley, (yes like Elvis, not too thrilling) a mixed boxer breed and could weigh about 60 pounds have a chance, but I’ll have to act mature. I’m not fully grown, 30 pounds, so maybe they won’t think I’m too big, I won’t run and jump, since they don’t want a puppy,. They also picked my neighbor, Annie, a smaller, older dog. Actually, maybe that was alright because I knew she was a runner. Yes, she was smaller and older, but I hoped she had too much energy for them.

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After all, I had to stretch my legs after being in a crate. And yes, I had to pee. But when I spotted the Flanagan’s on a bench, watching me and smiling, I ran over to them, jumped up and sat right between them. I could tell that I

had made the right move. They wanted to see Annie one more time, but Annie didn’t give them the time of day. When I had my second chance, I ran over to them, jumped up on the bench and sat between them. The Flanagan’s said, “I guess this is our new dog, he has chosen us.”

The next afternoon, the Flanagan’s came back to get me. They hoped I was not too attached to my name. After a few day in my new home, I discovered that Jay is a HUGH Red Sox fan. They had looked at the names of the Red Sox players and picked Mookie Betts.

That’s when I heard my new name for the first time, Mookie. I will be 2 years old soon, will weigh 50 pounds and love to play at the dog park in Del Tura twice a day. I have a lot of friends. When I get home, I am ready for a nap. I am so happy to have a forever family.

I couldn’t be happier and I know the Flanagan’s are too, because they tell me so nearly everyday.

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Health Korner - Food Poisoning News from Jean Hailes and Dietitian Stephanie Pirotta

sandwich/roll/leftover pizza that contain foods listed above • opened pre-packaged foods (can, carton or plastic container/bag), especially foods not refrigerated straight after they are opened.

Was it the reheated leftovers from three – or was it four or five – days ago? Or the sandwich you bought one day from that café you thought looked a bit dirty? Or maybe it was the salad that spent too long out of the fridge? Whatever the culprit, chances are you’ve been affected by food poisoning at some point in your life.

Food poisoning affects an estimated 4.1 million people in Australia every year. The symptoms of food poisoning can range from mild to severe, but there are steps you can take to reduce your risk, says dietitian Stephanie Pirotta.

Food poisoning is caused by bacteria, toxins or viruses present in the food or drinks we consume. In Australia, food poisoning is commonly due to bacteria, namely the Campylobacter or Salmonella bacteria types.

What is the ‘temperature danger zone’?

What are some potentially ‘high risk’ foods of food poisoning?

Many people know that chicken or fish are common sources of food poisoning, but there are other common foods that can be potentially dangerous. Sources of food poisoning will usually look, smell and taste normal, so in this way it can be hard to detect.

Some potentially high-risk foods include: • raw and cooked meat (including red meat, chicken, turkey and seafood) and foods containing these, such as a casserole or curry

• eggs and foods containing eggs, such as omelette or quiche • dairy products and foods containing these, such as custard or cheesecake • deli meats and smallgoods, such as ham or salami • cooked rice and pasta • prepared foods, such as coleslaw, pasta salad, rice salad, fruit salad and other ready-to-eat foods such as a

This is the temperature range in which harmful bacteria can grow to unsafe levels in food. The danger zone is between 5°C and 60°C. This means it is best to keep cold foods cold – in your fridge, set below 5°C – and hot food should be kept and served hot – at 60°C or hotter. Using a food thermometer is an easy way to measure food temperature. These can be bought at most supermarkets.

For freshly cooked food that you’re not going to eat straight away, the Australian Food Safety Information Council advises to cool them to below the danger zone as quickly as possible: divide food into small shallow containers and place in the fridge or freezer as soon as it stops steaming.

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DAILY ACTIVITY SCHEDULE Activity Jane Fonda Aerobics Tai Chi Tura Zumba Water Aerobics (Oct-April) Water Noodle Aerobics Yoga Relaxation

Location

The Daily Activity Schedule is updated on a monthly basis. Please submit any corrections or additions to Dennis Cottini 847-707-1435 or email: dcottini@comcast.net prior to the 9th of each month.

Contact Teddy Reid Marjorie Lord, 543-9072 Teddy Reid, 731-7251

North Pool North Pool Starlight Ballroom

Monday Exercise 10:00-10:45 8:00-9:00 9:00-10:00 11:00-12:00

Marylou Buss, 612-718-7878 Dea Wells 283-5603

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

10:00-10:45 8:00-9:00 9:00-10:00 11:00-12:00 11:00-12:00 5:00-6:15

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

10:00-10:45 8:00-9:00 9:00-10:00 11:00-12:00 11:00-12:00

7:00 PM

11:00-12:15

Sports Billiards, Men’s Billiards, Women’s (Nov-Apr)

Harry Christopher, 997-7345 Ann DeGrande, 989-2206 Peggy Terrasi, 603-236-2209 peggyterrasi@gmail.com Isabel Albert, 518-209-5968

Bocce (Nov-April) Bocce (Oct-April) Bocce & Burgers Bowling For Fun Golf, Men’s 18 Hole League Golf, Men’s 9 Hole League Golf, Women’s 18 Hole League Golf, Women’s 9 Hole League Pickle Ball Shuffleboard Shuffleboard, Open Shuffleboard, Traveling Team (Dec-Mar) Softball Tennis, Mixed, Open

1:00-3:00

1:00-3:00 6:30-9:30

3:45-5:30 3:00-6:00 4:00

Call for location

Punta Gorda

Cheryl DeCara, 543-8751 Bruce Johnson, 716-472-3860 Bart De Graaf, 599-4404 Paula La Freniere, 599-8024 Marlene DeGraaf 599-4004 Dick & Denise Rose, 815-978-4907 Jack Blevons, 731-0892 Glenn Tointon 920-309-1294 Glenn Tointon 920-309-1294 Stan Young 731-3142 Lu Ann Brownell 802-522-5863

2:00 8:00 9:00 8:30 8:30 9:00 AM 9:00

6:00 PM 1:00

3:00 PM

2:30 12:30 5:30 8:00-10:00

5:30 8:00-10:00

8:00-10:00

8:00-10:00

Games Bingo, doors open at 6:00pm, sales end at 6:45pm (Oct-Mar) Bingo (all year) Bridge, Duplicate Bridge, Open Bunco, (All year, 1st & 3rd Wed of each month) Canasta Dominoes Euchre Farkle Hand & Foot Card Game Hand, Knee & Foot Card Game Mahjong Mahjong Mahjong Mahjong May I Card Game Pinochle Rummi-kub Scrabble Texas Hold ‘Em Blood Pressure Readings (before coffee) Card Making (Seasonal) Ceramics Choralaires, (Nov-Mar) Coffee & Social Hour Computer Club (1st & 3rd Wed.) Garden Club, (1st Mon. of month) Good Timers, (1st Tues. of month) Library, open every day Painting (Oct-May) Quilting/Sewing Club Video Corner (check hours in the Library) Wood Carving (Nov-May)

Starlight Ballroom Starlight Ballroom Poinciana Room Poinciana Ballroom

Jacaranda Room Poinciana Room Card Room II Card Room I Card Room II

Jack & Janet Blevons 731-0892

7:00-9:30 11:00-12:00

Deloris Nelson, 731-9503 Sylvia White, 731-5168 Patti Watson, 608-358-7709 / Darcie Rockenbough, 239-938-6865 Norrine McLaughlin, 543-1276 Ruth Anten, 997-9779 Marcella Carothers, 731-3315 Ruth Anten, 997-9779 Betty Scheetz, 609-477-9147 Donna Moore, 543-5262 Marianne Denman, 543-5968 Dianne Bevilacqua, 567-2234 Rheta Kanen, 731-0809 Ruth Anten, 997-9779 Norrine McLaughlin, 543-1276 Marcella Carothers, 731-3315 Jean Cornwell 731-1580 Linda Braun, 516-310-0272

Jacaranda Ballroom Card Room I Mon - Poinciana; Wed Joette Fabbri, 599-2925 & Fri - Card room 1

6:00-10:00

6:00-10:00 1:30-4:30

1:00-4:00

6:00 to finish 1:00-4:00 5:30 7:00-9:00 6:00 1:00-4:00 1:00

1:00 7:00 1:00-5:00

7:00 6:00 1:00-4:00 7:00-10:00 1:00 - 4:00 1:00 - 4:00 4:00

Other Activities and Clubs Carolyn Bruggemann Mary Kay Tointon, 920-309-2121 Gay Dye, 614-861-0007 Across from main pool Janet Ragone, 543-7818 9:00-12:00 David Adams, 508-284-6107 Starlight Ballroom Marlene Eck, 543-9249 Ruth Ann, 239-292-6299 Jacaranda Room 10 Dorothy, 239-850-2306 Poinciana Room Peg McTerman, 543-3144 Barb Jones, 543-6922 Kathleen Quigley, 543-1067 Craft Room Patty Ostertag, 716-609-9370 Starlight Ballroom Wendy Wells, 309-264-9147 Starlight Ballroom

4:00

3:00

8:00-9:00 9:00 9:00-12:00 6:30 - 8:30 8:00

9:00-12:00

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9:00-12:00

1:45-2:45

5:00

1:00-4:00 AfterCoffee Hr 1:00-3:00

Bernie Forsey, 217-6024

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Reflections

“The Sweetest Summers Spent with Gramma Rose”

by Dianne J. Roderick Gramma Rose lovingly referred to as “Granny”. Granny will always have a special place in my heart. Born in Pico, Azores she immigrated with her parents to the United States as a very young child in the early 1890’s. Her given name Rose exemplifies what my Gramma meant to me and to all of her grandchildren. She was as beautiful as the rose gardens that she tended to throughout her life. An amazing lady with a multitude of talents, many developed out of necessity due to the era that she grew up in. Granny shared her many gifts with us throughout our childhood; the most precious was her love and her connection to nature, specifically the ocean. The lessons learned from our experiences with this special lady were invaluable. We were very blessed!

Before I reflect on those special times by the ocean I need to back up just a little and explain a few things about our Granny. She was brought up in a strict Portuguese home. Shortly after, they arrived in America they found work on

a farm in Dartmouth, MA. There were chores to be done by everyone; long days did not leave much time for being a child. Yet, when she spoke of her early years there was never a hint of negativity. Her love for her family, and naturespecifically those rare ocean visits were always at the forefront of any conversation when she reminisced about those days.

Gramma Rose had committed her life to hard work, as a child and throughout her adult life, and she did just that, beautifully! Taking care of her family and pleasing everyone, putting their needs before her own, never complaining or regretting any part of it. Then to her surprise, just before the end of the school year in 1952, Mom and Dad asked her if she would like to spend school vacation with us at the beach. I can still see her face, not fully comprehending what she was being asked. Her face lit up, her blue eyes became as bright as stars, she finally responded, “Yes! When do we leave?” She glowedwe cheered, and of course prom-

ised we would definitely behave.

Hmm… I will never forget those precious few years (1952-1955) that we spent near the ocean. Dad set up a big Army tent, lined it with cots, a place for Granny to cook and we were good to go! The whole family benefited from this great surprise! Aunts, Uncles, Cousins…Life was good until Hurricane Carol in 1954 decided

to put a bump on our road. She took everything from us that summer, materially that is. We learned at a very early age that things can be replaced and that there’s nothing more precious than life. We were fortunate to return for one last summer in ’55.

Spending times with Granny was always fun but summers at the beach with Granny were incredible! The summers that we spent under her care were the most memorable summers of our lives!

What were those lyrics that Nat King Cole sang about summer?

Well, I think they were “hazy, crazy, lazy days…” but oh Baby, they were also carefree, adventurous, fun-loving times! Granny seemed to become younger- there was a new glow about her. Gone was the woman that wore the daily housedresses and aprons. In her place stood a woman wearing Bermuda shots and bathing suits, often frowned upon and unheard of in those days. There she stood wading knee deep in water, cradling my baby brother with one arm and collecting seashells with the other as I trailed along with my pail collecting our treasures.

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Each day that we spent at the beach was a great learning experience. She made it our very own summer school experience, complete with lots of love and laughter. We encountered many sea life species on our daily beach walks stopping to observe schools of shiners, mumpers, starfish, fiddler crabs, Horseshoe crabs, even Portuguese Men-of-War. What a grand day it was beach combing with Granny!

Those were the summers of our life! There would be others but none would ever compare to the special summers spent with Gramma. Special times with an extraordinary lady could never be matched. I don’t have to close my eyes and try to visualize what those times looked like. All I need to do is go to my mind’s eye and instantly I am presented with a picture of our Granny walking by the seashore looking for treasures, glowing in the sunshine, and her charges following closely behind.

A tug at my heartstrings reminds me once again how very blessed we all were.

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SPORTS Billiards Resumes In November The league resumes play in the second week of November. Meanwhile, we will play a tournament at 6:45 each Tuesday until the fall season begins.

Depending on how many players show up, we will play either a “round robin” or “double-elimination” format which will last about 2 hours.

All Del Tura residents are invited even if they did not play in the league.

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Please feel free to contact Harry Christopher at 239-997-7345.

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Del Tura Contact Info Dave Adams

508-284-6107

Coffee Hour - Tues. AM coordinator

Nancy Adams

508-284-0919

Co-Librarian

Kathleen Quigley

239-543-1067

Co-Librarian

Barb Jones

543-6922

Contractor Survey Results

Al Wells

309-360-1145

Del Tura Repertory Company

Jacquie Keen

731-9619

Entertainment Committee Chair

Betty Ewing

652-3909

Equipment Loans- Medical

Rich Symes

731-1308

Loan Closet

Val Coache

239-543-6425 or cell: 508-789-4245

Loan Closet - Alternate

Denise Rose

815-222-6466

Feral Cat Information "SOS"

Karen Azza/Sherry Plisch

220-0563 567-0538

FISH - Friends in Service Here

Ginnie Benjamins, Pres.

HELPLINE 997-3474

322-9863

FISH - Fruit Picking Contact

Rick Rudzik/Sherry Plisch

543-3662 567-0538

FMO Membership

Betty Ewing

652-3909

Front Gate Guard

731-2523

HOA Membership

Cindy Baron

603-398-8001

HOA Membership

Denise Rose

815-222-6466

HOA Office - 609 Sierra Madre (off Catalina)

Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 9am-12pm Thurs 4pm-6pm

731-3461

Homeowners’ Issues/Grievances

Clubhouse Office

731-3433

Memorials

Ruth Blevins

543-8134

Name Tags

Wendy Wells

309-264-9147

Save Our Strays

Sherry Plisch Karen Azza

707-5613 220-0563

Seminars (HOA Board President)

Dave Adams

508-284-6107

Outdoor Electronic Billboard

Jim Stenzel

826-0524

Tower - Advertising - bobemy4ivp@verizon.net

Bob & Emy Stein

941-349-0194

Tower - Editor

Kathy Aira

908-507-4335

Tower - Co-Editor

Dennis Cottini

239-217-0592

Tower - Delivery coordinator

Linda Braun

516-310-0272

Veterans Contact

David Jacobs

567-0986

Video Library

Elaine Schnur

567-1108

Welcome Committee

Sherry Cottini

770-7711

Sound Systems David & Judy Jacobs

567-0986

Jim Stenzel

826-0524 Lighting

Charles & Peg Note

731-5615

Doris Meyer

731-1937

Please email changes to Dennis Cottini at dcottini@comcast.net or call 239-217-0592

NON-EMERGENCY CALLS - SHERIFF’S DEPT. (239) 477-1000

LOCKSMITH MOBILE SERVICE

• Locks Rekeyed • Locks Installed •

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Blood Drive

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September Birthdays & Anniversaries 9/1 9/2 9/3

Not Happy With Your Current Plan?

9/4 9/5 9/6 9/7

8-9/18

9/9 9/11

Eleanor Calcagno David Koch Jim Wagner Kathleen Herwat Susan Savitt Louise Estabrooks Judie Welch Bea Botterbusch Ron Emo Dino DeGrande Jackie Hinrichs Mary Ferrara David Harting Dorothy Masse Barbara Schmoltz John DiNitto Virginia Fleming

9/12 9/13 9/14 9/15 9/16 9/18 9/19

Robert Garabedian Phil Mismas Bonnie Evangelist Warren Stewart Sheila Vona Denny Erickson Michael Byrd Joyce Lewis Ileana Diaz Joe Mikesh Dennis Flynn Fred Fleming Ron Raming Barbara Wills Ellen Haug Bob Moore George Taylor

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9/13 9/14 9/18 9/22 9/24 9/26 9/28

9/20 9/21 9/23 9/24 9/25 9/27 9/29 9/30

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Frank & Dorothy Barilla. . . .

David & Judy Jacobs . . . . . .

Rick & Denise Hollenbeck . .

Louis & Karen Rivet. . . . . . .

Bill & Sandy Weddleton . . . .

Robert & Denise Palazzo . . .

Richard & Dianne Roderick .

Marty & Cheryl DeCara . . . .

Buzz & Barb Rouillard . . . . .

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Mrs. Doubtfire Services

Beatitudes For Caregivers

Housekeeping, Food Shopping

Author Unknown / Submitted by Arlett Christensen

Airport Runs, Appointments Runs,

100% Ready

When You Walk Through The Door.

Blessed are those who are gentle and patient they help others grow as the sun helps the buds to open and blossom.

Alda Gilbert

Blessed are those who have the ability to listen they lighten many a burden.

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Blessed are those who care and who are not afraid to show it they let others know they are loved.

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Blessed are those who, when nothing can be done or said, do not walk away, but remain to provide comforting and supportive presence they help the sufferer to bear the unbearable.

Blessed are those who recognize their own need to receive, and who receive with graciousness they are able to give all the better.

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Blessed are those who give without hope of return they give others an experience of God.

12/18

Blessed are those who know how and when to let go they have the joy of seeing others find themselves.

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Contests & Winners

Contest Rules

SCRABBLE

Contest #2 Grand Prize: $50 Restaurant Gift Card

“Double Word Score”

The contest period will run from April 1, 2018 – September 20, 2018. All eligible persons who enter the contest must be at least age 18, by April 1, 2018. Must be a Del Tura HOA member in good standing during contest period. Only original entries with the correct game/trivia answers will be eligible to win. Only (1) one entry per household per month, with a maximum of (6) six entries during the contest period. All entries are due by the 20th of the September 2018. The final entry of the contest must be received

by September 20, 2018 (by noon in the HOA office) to be an eligible entry into contest #2. Winner will be drawn on September 20th at 5pm. Entries must be complete and answer correct, for it to be an eligible winner. Entries must be dropped off at the HOA or mailed to the Tower Editor c/o the HOA office 619 Sierra Madre, NFM, FL 33903.

Questions: Please contact the Tower Editor or Co-Editor.

Let’s Play Scrabble Thursdays 1pm-4pm Card room down by Pub (If you have a game board please bring it).

For info call: Linda Braun 516-310-0272

GRAND PRIZE: $50 RESTAURANT GIFT CARD

AUGUST – Contest #2 – Puzzle E FLORIDA FLOWERS

Contest #2 - Puzzle E Grand Prize: $50 Restaurant Gift Card Name: ________________________________ Address: ______________________________ Phone: ________________________________ Email: ________________________________

Unscramble each of the clue words. Take the letters that appear in the and unscramble them for the final message.

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Entry must be received by: 9/20/18 @ 12 noon

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SAVE THE DATE

Fri., March 8th, 2019 • 7PM Sat., March 9th, 2019 • 2PM & 7PM First we had “Make ‘em Laugh” Then we had “Make ‘em Laugh…part Duh” Now for…..your giggling gratification, your snickering satisfaction, your delightful delectation, The Del Tura Asylum Players Present: The Best of Make ‘em Laugh +…”Maybe” Directed by Bob Harmon & Produced by Linda Storma

TUESDAY NIGHT EUCHRE

By Marcella Carothers

05-15-18 1. Don Williamson 2. Ray C. 3. Joe Perkins

05-09-18 1. Marcella Carothers 2. Zella Hoyt 3. Eleanor Lingman 3. Phyllis Ogden

05-29-28 1. Bruce Mars 2. Debby Taylor 3. Audrey Person

Nov. 2 & 3, 2018 Del Tura Craft Fair 2018 If you would like to participate as a vendor or help out, please contact one of us listed below.

Kay Nezamis 517-896-0949 flonez1948@gmail.com or Wendy Wells 309-264-9147 kwltr11@gmail.com

WEDNESDAY NIGHT PINOCHLE

By Marcella Carothers

05-22-18 1. Debby Taylor 3. Don Williamson 3. Priscilla Peterson

SAVE THE DATE

05-12-18 1. Phyllis Ogden 2. Eleanor Lingeman 3. Marcella Carothers

Cards & Games Corner

Texas Hold ‘em

COME JOIN US!!

Poker 3 days a week: Monday: 4pm Poinciana Room Wednesday: 4pm Card Room 1 Friday: 3pm Card Room 1 Contact Joette Fabbri #239-599-2925

BINGO Thursday Night Summer Session Starts at 7:00pm. Runs til - October 25, 2018 in the Starlight room. Doors open at 6:30pm.

Please have all purchases made before 7:00pm.

Cost is $1 a card. You can have as many cards as you want. No Bingo markers are needed.

All money that comes in goes out each night.

It is the old fashioned Bingo.

For information call Ed Fries at 239-599-4937 or Donna Schoebel at 239-349-7121.

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HOA OFFICE SUMMER HOURS

(May - September) MONDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed TUESDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10am - Noon WEDNESDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9am - Noon THURSDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4pm -6pm (evening hours only) FRIDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed SATURDAY & SUNDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed

HOA PHONE: (239) 731-3461 HOA ADDRESS: 609 SIERRA MADRE

THE TOWER EDITORIAL STAFF EDITOR Kathy Aira CO-EDITOR Dennis Cottini STAFF Sue Dunigan Rheta Kanen Ann Clanton Dianne Roderick

CIRCULATION COORDINATOR Linda Braun DISTRIBUTION STAFF Bob Meyer Lu Ann Brownell Jay Flanagan Peg Mcternan Liz Flanagan Sandy Rolando Plus 46 Wonderful Delivery Persons

HOA Liaison: DAVE ADAMS Tower Photographer: BILL NEZAMIS Many thanks to all the volunteer residents who have donated their time to “The Tower”.

We are looking for more volunteers. Please Help!

NAME TAGS

October Birthdays & Anniversaries 10/1 10/2 10/4

Henry Moreau Carol Paugh Carol Cavitt Linda Fitzgibbons Marcia Hinchberger 10/6 Pamela Badeau Vicki Koch Glen Williams 10/8 Alice Kelly Joan Zabkar 10/9 Diane Babbitt Bette Buescher Marcella Carothers Michael Clark Lil Murdoch 10/10 Karen Conte David Ferazzi Jane Lussi John Mangrum 10/11 John Bilancio 10/12 Edward Krawczyk Thomas McGilloway Charles Note

10/13 Dianne Bevilaqua 10/14 Christina Davis Audrey Levine Kathryne Montemaggi Michelle Walsh 10/15 Maurice Allen Bill Kelly 10/16 Skipper Cook 10/17 Judi Sharpe 10/18 Nora Chandler Peggy Note Harry Vichosky 10/19 Linda Kinzel 10/20 Lorna Callan Jeff Walsh Pat Whitney 10/21 Jim Hausle Jayleen Ruffalo Paul Schaefer 10/22 Roger Rockenbaugh Linda Sadowski 10/23 Dianna Basile Doris Meyer

Happy Anniversary to...

10/1 10/4 10/5 10/9 10/19

Donald & Ruth Anten . . . . . .

Harry & Rosalie Christopher Chuck & Barbara Selback . .

Dennis & Gail Flynn. . . . . . .

Jerry & Barb Carlson . . . . . .

12 years 59 years 54 years 41 years 20 years

10/24 Eileen Arnone Barbara Boyd Margaret Lloyd Nalita Stos 10/25 Linda Braun Paul Greenlee Rita Kelly Shirley Thompson 10/26 Dick Boesel Judy Greenstreet 10/27 Joyce Alaqua Carol Vigilante 10/28 Yvonne Beicht Richard Conte Bob Dubel Suzi Smith Jean Wiley 10/29 Ron Dodson Carole Morgan 10/30 Don Anten Ruth Anten Richard Roderick 10/31 Patricia Beccarea

10/20 Richard & Dorothy Masse . .

Donald & Nancy Toth. . . . . .

10/21 Jim & Bette Michaels . . . . . .

10/23 Jim & Jackie Hinrichs. . . . . .

10/27 Stan & Irma Young . . . . . . . .

10/29 David & Rita Krutz. . . . . . . .

61 years 49 years 56 years 18 years 65 years 51 years

Any resident wishing to purchase a “Name Tag” may do so on Tuesday mornings between 8:15 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. before the start of announcements at the HOA Board table. A name tag with a “pin” backing is $5.00 and/or with a “magnet” is $7.00 (correct CASH ONLY).

However, if you are going to be gone for several weeks, months, etc., please do not order your name tag until after you return. Normally takes one (1) week to process your order.

I NEED YOUR EYES My name is Don Dowell and I am your HOA Director in Charge of Grounds donaxp@aol.com

Please e-mail me if you see a problem or have a concern about any of our common areas such as the pools, hot tubs, tennis courts, Bocce, horseshoes, exercise room, or clubhouse.

HOA BOARD INFORMATION

Dave Adams - President (2019)

Cindy Baron (2021)

Bette Ewing-Cheney - Vice President (2019)

Ray David (2021)

(508) 284-6107 dksdr1@comcast.net

(239) 652-3909 Dpc1950@outlook.com

Joyce Lienert - Secretary (2019) (973) 714-4117 Jlienert712@hotmail.com

Wendy Wells - Treasurer (2020) (309) 264-9147 Kwltr11@gmail.com

(603) 398-8001 cbaron 50@yahoo.com

(239) 574-1290 * (781) 864-8320 cell RAD5552004@yahoo.com

Don Dowell (2021) (239) 731-1566 donaxp@aol.com

Sandra Boykin - Director (2020) (410) 491-8824 sandramboykin@yahoo.com

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E-MAIL ADDRESSES

NEWS ITEMS FOR “THE TOWER”, PLEASE USE ONLY THIS E-MAIL ADDRESS: TowerEdit@yahoo.com The Webmaster and HOA web site, use http://www.deltura-hoa.com Use password DTCCHOA where applicable.

To list events on the internet, please e-mail, and submit pictures & text in digital form.

HOA Board: hoaboard@delturahoa.com

HOA - The Homeowners Association of Del Tura Inc. MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Name:__________________________________________________________________________________

The Del Tura Phone Book is not compiled by “The Tower”.

It is produced by Hometown America.

Please contact the HT office 731-3433 for errors and omissions.

GENTLE REMINDER

Please be aware that when you hire an unlicensed/uninsured person to do work at your home, you accept the liability.

LOAN CLOSET

PLEASE CALL Val Coache 239-543-6425 or cell: 508-789-4245 NOW LOCATED IN THE MAINTENANCE AREA COTS, “PACK n’ PLAY, HI-CHAIRS, ETC

Del Tura Address:_______________________________________________________________________ Phone:______________________________________ E-Mail:____________________________________ Dues: $12.00 U.S. annually for homeowners and renters. Make check payable to: HOA Del Tura.

Mail or Deliver to HOA Membership, 609 Sierra Madre, No. Fort Myers, FL 33903

FISH

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

HOA - Tower Delivery Travel Plans (Please Do Not Deliver “The Tower”) Name: __________________________________________________________________________________

Anyone needing to borrow equipment from the Medical Equipment Loan Trailer please contact: Rich Symes at 731-1308, Neil Miller at 239-218-9867, or Rick Rudzik at 543-3662.

Local Del Tura Address:___________________________________________________________________ Remote (Away) Address: __________________________________________________________________ Date-Will be away from:_____________________ Date-Will return on: _____________________________ Please complete and return to the HOA Office. Mail Tower – Cost USA $2 /Canada $2.91 per issue For the correct listing of your

Birthday & Anniversary

FMO Membership Application:

e-mail to kanlig@juno.com or return this form to the HOA OFFICE

Name:___________________________________

Birthdays

Del Tura Address:_________________________

Name:____________________________________

Phone:__________________________________

Address (req’d):___________________________

_____ 1 Year Membership $25.00

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_____ 3 Year Membership $65.00

Phone (req’d):_____________________________

# Of registered FL voters in household: _____

Month (Spelled)___________________________

Non-Florida Address (if applicable):

Day:______________________________________ Name:____________________________________

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Anniversary

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Name: ___________________________________

Which months do you NOT live in Florida:

Month (Spelled)___________________________

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Day:______________________________________

Recruiter Name_______________________

Year married:______________________________ Number of years married as of 2018:_________

Send To: FMO, P.O. Box 5300 Largo, FL 33779-5300

Island Visitor Publications, LLC Publishers: Bob & Emy Stein To advertise in print, contact: Bob or Emy Stein at 941-349-0194 or email us at islandvp@verizon.net.

Contributing writers are acknowledged with bylines accompanying their submissions. Attribution for photos are not included unless supplied. We sincerely thank everyone for their contributions. Your articles help showcase the strong and diverse community that makes up Del Tura.

The Tower is published monthly from October through May. Summer issues are condensed: June/July and August/September. All ads are subject to the approval of the publisher. It is the responsibility of the party placing any ad for publication in The Tower to meet all applicable legal requirements in connection with the ad such as compliance with town, county and state codes in first obtaining an occupational license for business, permitted home occupation, or residential rental property.

DISCLAIMER: Please be aware that when you hire an unlicensed/ uninsured person to do work at your home, you accept the liability.

Island Visitor Publishing is not responsible for claims made by advertisers.

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Classifieds

8-9/18

PROFESSIONAL PAINTING - Without Professional Prices! Interior/Exterior, 27 years of experience, Power Washing, Home Maintenance and repairs! Del Tura resident. Call Jim Smith 239-247-1917 (nov18) AIRPORT? SHOPPING? ERRANDS? - Linda Storma, resident DEPENDABLE Call (239) 9979066 (jun/jul19) LOCKSMITH - Auto/Home Lockouts, Locks Repaired, Installed or Re-keyed. Del Tura Resident. Louis Rivet 5431434 (oct18) “PRESSURE WASHING” - Houses, driveways, walkways. Call Del Tura Resident. Bob at 954448-1171 (aug/sept18) HOUSE CLEANING SERVICE - reliable, honest, & friendly service. Del Tura resident. Call Karen @ 543-1434 (oct18) LAMINATES - wood rot, pow-

HELP !

THE TOWER…

Did you know that it takes over 60 volunteers to bring The Tower to you...? and that’s just the Delivery Team.

Add on the Editor and ALL the people that write articles, not to mention proofreaders….wow…..ALL VOLUNTEERS! Did you know… a Tower route Delivery only requires approximately one hour once a month.

We are in need of BACK UP Volunteer Delivery people.

These back up volunteers are needed when the Snow Birds go north or when others can’t make a delivery.

PLEASE...Contact Linda Braun 516-310-0272 or you may leave a Message @ the HOA Office or email Linda at Distribution1@yahoo.com

er wash, int./ ext. painting, plumbing, gutters, roofs cleaned. Res. Ref. Call Stan 502-797-4395 or 502-7974402. (jan19) AVON - products sold by Del Tura resident. Call Pat 239567-1567(Home) or 631-8384323(Cell)(aug/sept18) HOUSECLEANING - Honest, dependable, efficient. Uses her own products. Excellent references. Carol Ann 239-2446526 (jun/jul19) GIRL FRIDAY - Reliable & Trustworthy. Housecleaning, etc.

Del Resident. Call Linda 239560-1948. (aug/sep18) RENTALS - Got a rental? Need a rental? Call John Belpulsi (607) 321-9886. (oct18) KNIFE & BLADE SHARPENING Professional knife and blade sharpening. No heat wet stone honing for all fine blades.

Scissors sharpened. Any type of blade from edgers to bush hogs. Retired veteran and retired mechanic. Del Tura resident. Call or drive in at 4407 San Lucian. Jerry 239-9845891. (aug/sep18) ALTERATIONS & REPAIRS - zippers, hems, drapery work. Call Fran Baumberger at 941-6851414. (nov18) RATES for classified ads will be as follows: 2 to 3 lines is $8.00/mo, or $50.00 if you pay for one year; 4 to 5 lines is $13.00/mo, or $100.00 for one year; and 6 to 8 lines is $20.00 /mo. No ad over 8 lines will be accepted. Deadline is the 15th of each month. Place ads by calling: 941-349-0194 or 941-539-0205 email: islandvp@verizon.net We use only one page for the classified ads. “The Tower” does not inform you when classified ads expire. However; the expiration date is at the end of your ad in parenthesis (mo/yr). Please make checks payable to: Island Visitor Publishing, LLC DISCLAIMER: Please be aware that when you hire an unlicensed/uninsured person to do work at your home, you accept the liability.

HOUSEHOLD HELP/HINTS FOR EVERYONE • Flexible Vacuum: To get something out of a heat/air register or under the fridge, add an empty paper towel roll or empty gift wrap roll to your vaccum. It can be bent ot flattened to get into narrow openings.

• Measuring Cups: Before you pour sticky substance into a measuring cup, fill with hot water. Dump out the water but don’t dry the cup. add your ingredient (like peanut butter) and watch how easily it comes right out.

• Foggy Windshield: Buy a chalk eraser and keep it in the glove compartment of your car. When the windows fog, rub with the eraser...works better than a cloth!

• Reopening Envelope: If you seal an envelope and then realize you forgot to include something inside, just place the envelope in the freezer for an hour or two... it will unseal easily.

• Goodbye Fruit Flies: Take a small glass and fill it with 1/2 with Apple cider Vinegar and 2 drops of dish washing liquid, mix well. Flies are drawn to the cup then gone.

• Get Rid of Ants: Put small piles of cornmeal where you see ants. They eat it, take it home, can’t digest it so it kills them. It may take a week or two especially if it rains, but it is safe for pets and small children.

• Dust removal from Silk flowers: Use your hair dryer to blow off the dust.

• Dusting Lampshades: Use a soft dry paintbrush.

New PHONE NUMBERS

Please bring your new phone number to the HOA office and also email it to the editor: TowerEdit@yahoo.com and it will be published.

Sheila Vona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-672-2596 Columbia “Connie” Picciolo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-339-7161 Tom Hannan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 781-820-6553 Theodore & Barbara Luke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .937-707-8465

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Mailbag TO ALL DEL TURA VETERANS Please contact Henry Moreau at 239-731-0768 with your name and branch of service. Del Tura

wants to recognize you by ordering name badges for our Heroes!

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GIMME SHELTER We just want to thank Fred and Hometown for the great shade at the dog park, also Lou

and Sarge who worked so hard to put them up. Justine 

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MAKING DEL TURA BEAUTIFUL AGAIN! Submitted by Sherry Cottini A Great Big Thank You to our Management Team for the following big items: • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

- The Entrance Fountain is fully operational! Woohoo!

- There were 13 fountain pumps replaced in the past 3 months!

- The North Pool has a new filter and pump and is heated beautifully!

- The North Pool ladies washroom has all new stall, door and wall - looks great!

- The tree stumps are being removed - 5 at a time until over 1,000 tree stumps are removed!

- The Fitness Room is being checked every week for machines being utilized properly - The Lakes are all looking beautiful thanks to the rains and new fountain pumps - Fences for tennis and miscellaneous areas are being repaired as we speak!

- New shade tent has been installed in the new dog park for owners of pets to sit and enjoy their visit with each other - there’s a party going on every day with the pets and owners! Very cool!

- New refrigerator is repaired in the Starlight Ballroom kitchen - All the skylights have been replaced!

- New tables have been placed in courtyard - more to come - Air Conditioner was fixed in the Jacaranda Ballroom

This is only a tip of the iceberg that is done in our community and we all need to thank our management team for making all of this happen on a daily basis! Thank you, Fred, Julie and Colleen for taking care of us!   

Thank You Fred, Hometown and Sarge shed!

“4TH OF JULY APPRECIATION” Submitted by Sherry Cottini A Great Big Thank You goes to: Ms. Linda Storma and volunteers for a fantastic job with our 4th of July festivities - from the fabulous parade, to the poker run, to a perfect Brown Bag lunch, to fun carnival games, to bingo and we all finished at the Pub for drinks and more fun!!!

Thank you, Linda Storma, for organizing a fabulous 4th of July for all of us to enjoy!”   

“Golf ... combines two favorite American pastimes: taking long walks and hitting things with a stick.” – P.J. O'ROURKE, Modern Manners

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR AUGUST 18

WDLT RADIO (Dave Adams-Record Hop) (Starlight Ballroom 7pm)

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Choralaires Rehearsals Begin (Starlight Ballroom)

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Deadline PUZZLE Contest (Must be in HOA office by noon)

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O CTOBE R L INTE R NATIONA FOOD FAI R (SIGN UP )

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