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Activities……..……..2-3

Community

News……….………..4-5

Club News……….....6-7

Community

News..……...…...…..8-9

Association News…..10

Golf News.……….11-13

Directory Updates…14

Birthday &

Anniversaries……….15

Chorale Concert…...16

Gazette

March 2017

FH = Founder’s Hall LB = Library

AR = Activities Room MR = Meeting Room

PAGE 2 ACTIVITIES & EVENTS The GAZETTE

African Violet Club: 2nd Thursday 2:30 pm AR

(October-April)

Bingo: Wednesdays 10 am, and

Thursdays 7:00pm - FH

Bocce Ball: Sundays 1:00 p.m. (N-A)

Book Club: 3rd or 4th Thursday of the month

1:30pm - LB (O-A)

Build Your Own Bones: Mon & Fr i 11:00am AR

Ceramics: Thursdays 9 am - MR

Chorale: Tuesdays 3:30 pm, Thursdays 3:30 pm

& Saturdays 8:30am FH (O-A)

Fiber Arts: Wednesdays 10 am - 2:30pm - MR

Fishing Club: 1st Monday each month 7-9 pm MR

(November thru April)

Knit & Crochet: Tuesdays 9 am - MR

(November thru March)

Lunch Bunch: 3rd Thursday, meet @ FH at 11 am

Paradise Patchers / Quilting Club: Mon &

Fridays 9:00 am - 3:30 pm - MR

Pickleball: Monday 3:30 p.m., Everyone welcome!

Beginner/intermediate play ~ Pickleball Courts

Pickle Pals: Tuesdays 10:00 a.m., All gir ls all play

Pot Luck Dinner: 2nd Tuesday of the month

5:15pm FH - Sign up on bulletin board in FH

Shuffleboard: Saturdays 3:00 pm

Unlocking the Bible: Tues 6:30 pm at

3222 Angler’s Stream (262) 945-5164 (Oct-Apr)

W.A.M.B.A.M.: Thursday weigh-in 7:30 am -

8:00-8:30 am meeting to follow - MR

Water Aerobics: Tues. & Thurs., at 9:15 am;

Sat., 9:15 am FH pool with Betty Trimble;

Mon. & Fri., 9:15 am FH pool with Dot Pansius

Women’s Bible Study: Tuesdays 9 am to 10 am at

3115 Oakmont Drive (863) 257-1621 (Oct-Apr)

Yoga: Tuesdays 8:00 am - AR *All table games are listed on the

Activities Calendar

(O-A) = October through April

Sun. March 5 HRCF Meeting

Mon. March 6 Marina Cove Annual Mtg.

Sat. March 11 Elegant Junque Sale

Sat. March 11 March Madness Dance

Sun. March 12 Quarter Raffle

Sun. March 12 LGA 9 Hole St Patr ick Social

Mon. March 13 HRHOA Annual Meeting

Tue. March 14 HRRC Meeting

Tue. March 14 MC HOA Meeting

Tue. March 14 Pot Luck Dinner -Irish Theme

Thur. March 16 Lunch Bunch-Panera Bread

Fri. March 17 Adopt A Road Cleanup

Sat. March 18 Chorale Spr ing Concer t

Thur. March 23 Coffee with Birdy

Fri. March 24 Men’s Member Guest

Sun. March 26 North Course Block Par ty

Sun. March 26 Scottish Links Block Par ty

Mon. March 27 LGA Member Guest

Mon. March 28 Alzheimers/Dementia Group

Thur. March 30 Blood Drive

Sat. April 1 Going Away Dance,

California Toe Jam

Sun. April 2 HRCF Meeting

Sat. April 25 Chorale Going Away

Next Blood Mobile Drive is March 30, 2017. Founder’s Hall parking lot 1:30 pm to 4:15 pm.

2017-2018 Season Dances Sponsored by HRH

11/04/2017—Welcome Back Dance: Two Smooth

12/31/2017—NYE: Lotela Gold

04/07/2018—Going Away Dance: California Toe Jam

MARCH 2017 ACTIVITIES & EVENTS PAGE 3

Exciting and New—----- Save the Date——--March 12th

Marina Cove will be sponsoring a Quarter Raffle with proceeds going to benefit Food for Families and

the back pack program. There will be merchandise that has been donated from all sorts of vendors.

Some here at HR and some from the community.

Tickets will be sold starting in Feb. There will be advance sale only. YOU can contact either Kathy

Fenoff at 863-314-6306 [email protected] or Kelly Norcross 863-402-1791. We are part of the

entertainment committee for Marina Cove.

This is an exciting time and a great way to have fun supporting a new event! You can reserve a table

and get some great merchandise for a wonderful price! Please watch for info as we progress. You won't

want to miss this.

Tickets are now for sale for the March Madness Dance . The dance is March 11th from 7 to 10pm at

Founder’s Hall. Dance music will be provided by our own Joe Pace. If you missed Joe's DJ perfor-

mance at New Years Eve, you don't want to miss him again. Joe was fantastic and everyone had a

blast! So buy your tickets early and tell all your friends to join in. Tickets are 10.00 each and will be

for sale before Friday couples golf at the South Pro Shop. BYOB and snacks. Thanks from your Enter-

tainment Committee! For more information please call Deb Morgan 863-382-7678.

Saturday, April 1, 2017 7:00 p.m. ~ 10:00 p.m.

Founder’s Hall

Dance Entertainment by: California Toe Jam

$15.00 per person Ticket/Refund Deadline: Friday March 24, 2017

Wacky Clothes Encouraged But Not Required

Snacking Food Provided B.Y.O.B.

PAGE 4 COMMUNITY NEWS The GAZETTE

Broyhill Couch & Loveseat, like new, flower design; Tan lounge chair; White & Brass queen bed & dress-

er & 2 night tables; Dining Room Table w/6 chairs. Rusty Rhonemus 863-840-9210 or 765-749-4592.

Dog sitting. Available October through April to care for your dog or dogs in our home by

day, overnight, or vacations. Sue & Jim Abercrombie 863-991-1444

2002 Club Car Golf Cart; with

curtains and lockable dash.

Tires and batteries replaced in

2015. $2,750/ OBO

715-571-4432/ 863-657-2156

Gary Raasch

WANTED: The Center for Great Apes, in Wauchula, is in need of used golf carts in good condition. All

of theirs are dying at the same time, it could be a tax deduction. Call Gail Sander at 863-453-4473

Lift Chair, Brand New, paid $400 @ Turner Furniture (make offer) Call Connie 314-0431.

(Picture in classified section of highlandsridge.org)

Big Green Egg Ceramic Grill/Smoker; Medium Size with folding

wing tables. Includes stand/cover/tools; Price $400 (less than half of

orig. price) Call 863-314-9630

The group had a great February 2017 meeting and 9 people attend-

ed. The group meets on the last Tuesday of the month and will

next meet on March 28, 2017 from 2:00-3:30pm in the Activities

Room. The group demonstrated members' need for information

and support in the Highlands Ridge community. For information

contact Sue Purdy at 614-457-2855 or [email protected].

CLEVELAND HIBOR3 IRONS GRAPHITE SHAFT

REGULAR FLEX 3 THRU PW + SW +GW $300 OBO

CALL SAM CLINE 317-523-9383

2003 Club Car Golf Cart $1,000.00 OBO

For additional info…Lou Vekasy @ 386-5033

The volunteers at Florida Hospital

Heartland make a difference in the

lives of patients and loved ones.

Whether it’s visiting with patients,

Answering phones, or giving hospital tours,

Your time is invaluable.

With available positions open in all areas,

We can find the perfect match for you.

All it takes is a few hours a week, a warm

Smile and a helpful spirit.

Please visit FloridaHospital.com/Heartland or call

863.402.3368 to learn more.

There will be an Easter Pot Luck in Founder’s

Hall on Sunday April 16th @ 3:00 p.m. A sign

up sheet is on the Founder’s Hall bulletin board.

Please check what you will bring under main

dish, side dish, salads or desserts. All residents

and guests are welcome. Bring your own drinks,

serving utensil with your dish & table setting.

If you have any questions please contact

Joanne Kirkpatrick at (863) 382-7405 or

Linda Sosely at (954) 594-2324.

MARCH 2017 COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 5

HIGHLANDS RIDGE RECYCLING

The next road cleanup will be:

March 17th ~ 8:30 a.m.

Call us and put your name on the crew list

so we can get the correct number of vests and

garbage pickers! Lunch will be served at 11:30

a.m. in Founder’s Hall compliments of the

Residents Council. The Highlands County

Recycling Department provides all the

equipment and garbage bags. All we need is

You! You can walk or use your golf car t.

Gardening gloves are recommended.

PLEASE COME HELP! We cover all of Powerline Road, from Arbuckle

Creek Road to Highway 17, Whitehouse Road

and Altvater Road from Highway 17 to our

North Course Entrance Gate.

Manufacturer’s

Coupons

In Administration

For Troop’s Families

Aluminum Can Tabs

In Founder’s Hall

for Shriner’s Children’s Hospital

Box Tops & Labels

for Education In Administration

Domestic Violence

Shelter

Women's Shelter

To HR Volunteers

Paradise to the Rescue!

Please Donate your ...

Begin using your cart immediately. It will be

picked up on your NEW regularly scheduled day.

Please DO NOT set out any other containers or

bags.

Place all carts for curbside collection a maximum

of (5) feet away from street and a minimum of (4)

feet away from other objects including: Mailboxes,

Trees, Streetlights, Parked Cars, Other Recycling or

Garbage Carts

Place carts on a level surface and away from

overhanging tree branches.

The cart lid should be closed and not be over-

flowing.

The carts stay with the address. Do not take the

cart when you move.

Do not permanently mark or deface carts.

Additional carts will cost $75.

Periodic cleaning is advised.

Each cart provided to you will be stamped with a

serial number that is assigned specifically to your ad-

dress with GPS delivery confirmation. We use that

serial number to track your cart.

Items outside the cart will not be collected.

Carts should be set out prior to 6:00 am on your

NEXT scheduled collection day.

http://www.highlandstransition.com

Common Reasons for Missed Collections:

Cart is not placed according to the set-out

guidelines.

Cart is set-out for collection late.

Trash has been placed outside the cart or the cart

is overflowing.

Cart contains unacceptable materials.

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PAGE 6 CLUB NEWS The GAZETTE

Library News

By: Dot Pansius, Resident

Chaplain’s Chat

By: Rev. Bill Commons, Resident

Our first book offering this month is THRIST FOR POWER, energy, water, and human survival. (non fic-

tion) by Michael E. Webber. “ Although it is widely understood that energy and water are the world's two

most critical resources, their vital interconnections and vulnerabilities are less often recognized. This far-

sighted book offers a new, holistic way of thinking about energy and water – a big picture approach that

reveals the interdependence of the two resources, identifies the seriousness of the challenges, and lays out

an optimistic strategy with an array of solutions to ensure the continuing sustainability of both.”

Brad Meltzer and Tod Goldberg 's THE HOUSE OF SECRETS (large print) tells the story of Hazel Nash

who's father is Jack Nash – the host of a conspiracy TV show. Growing up she loved her Dad's stories

about a hidden book belonging to Benedict Arnold that was hidden in a corpse. “Years later Hazel wakes

in the hospital and remembers nothing, not even her name. She's told she was in a car accident that killed

her father.” A visit from the FBI asking about the book, guns in her home that she doesn't remember own-

ing, scars from a fight she can't recall, deepen the mystery. She's compelled to find the truth.

NIGHT SCHOOL, by Lee Child takes place mostly in Germany and deals with an American who's AWOL

from the Army who plans to sell stolen goods to terrorists. “From Langley to Hamburg, Jalalabad to Kiev,

Night School moves like a bullet through a treacherous landscape of double crosses, faked identities, and

new and terrible enemies....”

Kristin Hannah's THE NIGHTINGALE (large print) “tells the stories of two sisters, separated by years and

experience, by ideals, passion, and circumstance, each embarking on her own dangerous path toward sur-

vival, love and freedom in German-occupied, war-torn France – a heartbreakingly beautiful novel that cele-

brates the resilience of the human spirit and the durability of women.” Our book discussion group all gave

this novel a 5, which was the highest score we give. We loved it.

The Highlands Ridge Book Discussion Group will meet on March 23 at 1:30 in the library. Book to be

discussed is Small Great things, by Jodi Picoult.

COME SEE A MOVIE TOGETHER!

When? Sunday afternoon, March 5, 3-4 pm Where? Activities Room, FH What? A fascinating film for all:

“Incredible Creatures That Defy Evolution”

The fascinating world of animals revealing sophisticated and complex designs that shake the traditional

foundations of evolutionary theory.

Sponsored by Highlands Ridge Christian Fellowship

Host: Joann Kirkpatrick

Special Refreshments provided

PLEASE LET US KNOW YOU ARE COMING SO WE CAN PLAN REFRESHMENTS:

Call Joanne: 863/257-1621, or Chaplain Bill: 717/770-0582

COME AND BRING FRIENDS!

All HR Residents and Staff Are Invited

“Walk-ins Are Welcome”

MARCH 2017 CLUB NEWS PAGE 7

Chorale News

By: Karen O’Laughlin, Co-Director

Hello everyone! I’m Karen O’Laughlin, secretary for our HR Chorale. I will attempt to

keep you informed of what’s happening in our Chorale.

Well, spring is coming! It may not be much different here in Paradise, but our upcoming Spring Concert tells us it

is so! We are all busy rehearsing for you and are anxious to perform. I know you will recognize the songs our direc-

tors have picked out. You will want to sing along! We often remember lyrics to our favorite songs, and we get excit-

ed whenever we hear them on the radio or tapes or our mp3 players. It’s funny how we can remember lyrics from

long ago, but can’t remember what we had for lunch yesterday! Personally, I think music enriches our lives and for

that reason we should listen to music on a regular basis. It truly does soothe the soul.

That being said, our upcoming concert will be a “Music of the Night” and “A Grand Night for Singing”. The lat-

ter song title was a musical revue showcasing many songs of Rogers & Hammerstein. Our concert will also be a

showcase of beautiful music about the night! Some old, some new, some classic some pop! And we hope you will

enjoy it.

This is also the time of year to renew or become a Patron of our HR Chorale. Without our Patrons we wouldn’t

be able to keep on singing. So please renew or become a new Patron. You can contact our treasurer, Jo Johnson, for

information at 863-402-1308 or pick up the form in the HR Office. Have your check in by Feb 20 to ensure you’ll

have your name in the concert program. We thank you in advance.

Our annual Spaghetti Dinner was held February 19 and huge thanks go out to all those who attended. It is our

biggest fund raiser and we appreciate the support.

We also always appreciate the wonderful response we get from so many of you about our concerts. So we hope

you will join us either on Saturday, March 18th at 7:00pm in Founder’s Hall or on Sunday, March 19th at 4:00pm in

the sanctuary of St. John Methodist Church in Sebring (behind Walmart). Until then, we’ll keep on singing and

“Dream” the “Impossible Dream”, while “Walking After Midnight”, along “Moon River”, and we’ll be “Swinging on

a Star” so we can “Fly Me to the Moon” to the music of “Jersey Boys” all while “The Lion Sleeps Tonight”. Hoping

to see you at the concert! Happy Spring!!

TOP REASONS WHY PICKLEBALL HAS BECOME SO POPULAR

The court is small so you don't have to chase the ball too far.

The games are short so you can play spirited games for two hours before your nap.

The rallies last longer.

The ball is brightly colored and easy to see for us "wonderfully mature" folks.

The ball is slower--kinda.

The smaller court makes for more laughter and easier "trash talking."

The ladies can purchase beautifully coordinated "outfits" to look good while playing.

The paddles come in many shapes and colors so one can fit the paddle to ones mood on any given day.

The game can become a healthy elixir.

The game helps with balance, hand-eye coordination, agility and reflexes--all important traits to stay in shape.

The ball doesn't leave much of a mark when you get hit by it.

The game doesn't discriminate between young and mature, short or tall, man or lady--all can play well and have fun.

The game doesn't always produce winners due to power, speed or strength--it often rewards patience, strategy and

placement.

In a recent Central Florida Traveling Pickleball League contest, Highlands Ridge hosted an awfully good team from

Lake Ashton and found a way to win. The team was lead by the "youthful" tandem of Chris Donaghy and Dave Shaner,

going 4-0 for the second consecutive week plus the mature, veteran team of Gary Schinderle and Doug Ebeling. Solid

contributions were delivered by the "all Wisconsin" team of Bill Alexejun and Bob Cisler. Mickey Dorman battled an

illness to help with the win and Brian Gillis illustrated what a fierce competitor he is.

Yet, the most spirited play of the match was delivered by our two lady competitors, Candy Gillis and Donna Landers.

Winning isn't everything but it is fun to win.

Cherish everyday!

Pickleball News By: Bob Cisler , President

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PAGE 8 COMMUNITY NEWS The GAZETTE

Need Help With Your Taxes? AARP Tax-Aide is here for

you. Our IRS –certified volunteers will help you file, for

FREE. AARP Tax-Aide brings FREE ELECTRONIC

FILING of your Federal tax returns and many state returns.

The service is fast, accurate, and our IRS-certified volunteers

are ready to help.

Local tax preparation sites are at: First Baptist Church, 100

N. Lake Avenue in Avon Park on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm; Faith Lutheran

Church, 2740 Lakeview Drive, Sebring on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm; and

American Legion Post 25, 1490 US 27, Lake Placid on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.

The service will be available at the Avon Park location from February 1 until April 17, at the Sebring lo-

cation from February 1 until April 17, and at the Lake Placid location from February 7 until April 18th.

Please provide last year’s Federal return as well as all the documents for filing your 2016 return. You

MUST provide a copy of last year’s State r eturn if you want us to file for 2016.

Any questions, call Sam Cline at 317-523-9383.

By: Denise Beauparlant, Resident

A Letter from the Rainbow Bridge

Hi, Mum

Now that I’ve been across The Rainbow Bridge for a couple weeks, they said I should write a letter home. Sorry,

mum, but I’m so busy ‘across the bridge’ that I haven’t thought of home much. They said it’s okay and that you

would understand. I hope you do. (I think you will.)

Remember that night when I wasn’t feeling very well and we were all crying? I don’t remember much, but I do

remember seeing and hearing all of you and feeling your touches and hugs…I remember hearing “we love you”

and that one last command of “Go through”. I didn’t know what you meant, so I turned around and walked through

the fog that was in front of me. I saw the biggest bridge I’ve ever seen! And so many friends on the other side of it!

They were all playing with toys and balls! You were right to tell me to go there!

My feet kept moving forward, but my heart kept pulling me back. Your touches became lighter and lighter and I

wanted to come back and nudge your hands for more love, but I was overcome by this feeling of curiosity for the

happy place over the bridge! My feet started moving on their own, like a gentle breeze was moving them forward

for me! I can’t explain it, but I had no doubt that it was the right thing to do!

So, I walked across that big, huge bridge by myself! I looked for you, because you’re always by my side, walking

with me, but this was different. I didn’t have a collar around my neck or a leash connecting me to you ~ I was

‘free’! Even though you weren’t there with me, I never felt alone! I actually felt like I had a huge cape of love

wrapped around my body and the more I walked, the easier it was to breathe! So, I kept walking! And I would feel

more warmth in the big hug, so I kept on walking! I eventually made it over the big bridge – I did it by myself,

mum!

When I got here, all of my new friends greeted me and helped me walk off the bridge ~ it was so cool! They gave

me a pair of wings and said that I was now a Guardian Angel!

What I’ve learned over these past few weeks has been amazing and nothing like I’ve seen before! We’re all the

same up here ~ we all have wings and we all have Forever People to watch over ~ that’s YOU, mum!You’re my

Forever Person and I’m your Forever Dog! We had such a great life together and I do miss you a LOT, but please

know that I am so happy in my new home across The Bridge!

I’ll send you another Earth Angel so you won’t be alone. Give them your whole heart, like you gave it to me. I’ll

check in every so often to make sure they treasure your love ~ I always did! When you miss me, think of a rainbow

and know I’m on the other side of it, waiting to walk with you again. I’ll always be in your heart. I love you, mum!

Time for me to go and play!

MARCH 2017 COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 9

Annual Highlands Ridge Elegant Junque Sale

Saturday, March 11, 2017

8:00 a.m. till Noon at Founder’s Hall

Here is your chance to clean out your closet, attic or garage…

one person’s trash is another person’s treasure!

Tables are available for $10 each, with a 2 table limit per person and can be

reserved in the Administration Office. Stop by to choose your table now.…first come, first

served! A limited number of tables are available ~ No extra large items allowed.

Snack Bar, with fresh coffee, tea, donuts and more will be available sponsored by the

Highlands Ridge Chorale.

Thank you so much for your package of coupons. There were quite a few in your box, and they will surely

be used here at the Ramstein Commissary. We appreciate your time, as well as the time all of the residents

at your retirement community in central Florida. Your donation is greatly appreciated.

Please keep sending the coupons. Have a wonderful day.

Sincerely,

Alyssa Dean and Melissa Madrid

Sales Store Checkers/Coupon Sorters

Ramstein Commissary

If you notice the employees of Highlands Ridge have a brighter smile, a wave or a thank you.....it's all because

of you. I can't imagine that Frank could have a bigger smile but he just might sing louder (heaven help us) but

it's ok because this year the residents of this wonderful community have outdone themselves. Don't be sur-

prised if the guy working on the golf course acts like he's glad you are playing or gives you a nod or a

wave....it's because they appreciate what you did for them.

I can't begin to thank those of you who donated money towards gift cards and the ladies who accepted dona-

tions as well as those who helped prepare food for the luncheon. Everything was perfect and I know our efforts

were appreciated.

We are so blessed to be living here, taking it easy and enjoying life. It isn't that way for a lot of people. If we

can make someone's life a little brighter or give them some unexpected help it makes us a better person and it

makes me feel good knowing we have made a difference in someone's life.

Our community has gone thru a lot of changes and we have a long way to go. we need our workers to know we

care about them and what they do here to help us. Remember, if they know you appreciate what they do then

they will try harder and take pride in their jobs.

Again, thank you from the bottom of my heart for your generous donations and for making our employees have

one very special day! We are truly blessed to be living in a great community!

Lou Ann Murphy

Thank You Letters

Ballroom dancing Sunday January 15th 7 p.m. Founder’s Hall—Interested? Call Carol

Clark

Line Dancing, Friday February 20th 1 p.m. Activities Room - Interested? Call Carol Clark

(863) 314-6596

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PAGE 10 ASSOCIATION NEWS The GAZETTE

Marina Cove HOA

By: Bobbie Hutchinson, Secretary

HR Residents Council

By: Brenda Scruton, Secretary

Greetings from the HR HOA Board.

Ballots were mailed out on February 14 for the upcoming election of officers. You should have received an instruction

sheet, a ballot, and a return envelope. You may :

1—-mail your ballot in (using the return envelope);

2—-drop your ballot (in the return envelope) in the HRHOA drop box in front of the Admin Office;

3—-appoint a proxy to cast your vote; or,

4—-bring your vote (in the return envelope) to the Annual Meeting.

Regardless of how you return your ballot, it is to be received by the Board in the return envelope

provided. Names on the envelope will be checked against the membership roster, the folded

ballot will be removed from the envelope and placed in the ballot box. You are not required to

sign your ballot. Please contact Pat Shine or Sue Hover if you have any questions regarding

the ballot/election process. The Annual Meeting will be held on Monday, March 13, 2017 at 4pm in Founders Hall.

Waste Connections of Florida will begin delivering trash containers in Highlands County on

February 20. Recycle containers will be delivered mid-March. Regardless of whether or not

you have received your new receptacle by the roll out date, our new trash pick up schedule will

be ONCE A WEEK, on FRIDAYS, beginning March 3 (according to the information they have

provided to us). Trash goes in the larger container, and recyclables go into the smaller container. GLASS IS

NOT recyclable and should go into the GARBAGE container. More helpful information can be found on highlandstransition.com

website. The HOA Board requests your patience and cooperation in this transition. The Covenants

specify that trash containers are to be kept fully enclosed and covered. Conversation with the

Declarant agrees that we will continue to keep the garbage container(s) inside the garage.

We want to keep our Community aesthetically pleasing to passersby as well as to our own

neighbors. Hope to see you at the Annual Meeting.

Highlands Ridge HOA

By: Willie Faye Myers, Secretary

Your residents council annual meeting was held Monday, Feb. 7th at Founder’s Hall. If you were there we didn’t, see

you. Just kidding. In addition to council members, we had a few people in attendance. Treasurer, Bob Master reported a balance

of $6,671.23 and he has an upcoming meeting with Pella Associates to do their annual report.

Activities Director, Terry Carlson gave an update on the dance schedule for 2017-18. Nov. 4th will be Too Smooth, New Years

Eve will be Lotela Gold, and the going away dance in April will be California Toe Jam. The next road clean-up is March 17th. Ter-

ry also had a reminder from Birdy for us to please fill out paperwork if you want to use Founder’s Hall, the gazebo, etc.as there

might be conflicts on dates. There are still tables available for the Elegant Junque Sale on March 11th. HOA rep. , Cindy Robinette

stated there will be 3 new council members introduced at the annual meeting on March 13th. MCHOA news by Brenda Scruton

reminder of the Quarter Raffle on March 12th. Refer to insert from the Gazette or signs around HR to understand how this will

work. The annual meeting is Mon. March 6th. This meeting will be a supper meeting and FREE dinner tickets are available in the

office. Please sign up so we can get a head count and what side dish you will share.

A big thank you to outgoing members of the council who are: Sheila Bowman, Jerry Henderson, Sharon Borrell, Don Jones, and

Nadine Rosebush. Thanks for your service. Welcome new members: Jim Haas, Karen O’Laughlin, Jim Abercrombie, Marye

Mccaig, and Sue Ingraham. Looking forward to a great year. Our next meeting is March 7th at 10:15 in the Activities room.

Reminder for the month: a quote from Roger von Oech “ It’s not so important to be serious as it is to be serious about the important

things.”

The board members would like to give a big “THANK YOU” to Jo Ellen Lathwell and Bob Morrill, whose terms

are expiring in March. Jo Ellen has served for 4 yrs, 3 of those as Treasurer. She also manages the weekly Bingo games. Bob has

served on the board for 5 yrs, and as president for 4 yrs. They both provided unwavering leadership for all of us “newbies”. They

will be greatly missed! Thanks again Jo Ellen & Bob.

Hope to see everyone at our Annual Meeting on Monday, March 6th in Founder’s Hall at 5:30 p.m.

New tubs for trash/recyclables will be delivered this month……watch for further info. Our next MCHOA board meeting will be

Tues, March 14th at 1:00 p.m.; we meet in either the Activities Room or the FH meeting room (depending on the number of

guests). Marina Cove residents are encouraged to attend; we try to wrap up our meetings in one hour; come & join us….share

your ideas and qet answers to your questions. We welcome your input!

MARCH 2017 GOLF NEWS PAGE 11

LGA 9-HOLE NEWS

By: Martha Killoran, Co-President www.highlandsridge9holelga.com

Well...we sure are in the “Swing of things” now!!!!March Madness is here with still more golf outings

and social events to add to your already packed calendars. We are very happy to welcome new members:

Lavone Fischnich, Deb Morgan, and Carolann Smith. Looking forward to some great golf from these

ladies.!!!!!

Congratulations to Kathy Nowicke!!!! Eagle on # 5 on the South Course, Jan. 16th!!!!

Everyone had a great time at our Sadie Hawkins Wild West Night! Thanks to Rick &Sue Nicholson for

the fantastic set designs. Too Smooth was in fine form as usual!

And...the winners of our Sadie Hawkins Tournament held on January 29th...are:

Flight 1: 1st Place: Tie: Foreman/Roberts & Hill Flight 2: 1st Place: Beyer

2nd Place: Tie: Chiarot & Killoran/Owensl 2nd Place: Quay

3rd Place: Weidemann 3rd Place: Hitmar

4th Place: Tie: Hunter & Shine 4th Place: Tie Hebert & Thiel/Kalis & Becker

Our Valentine Day Tournament was held on February 15th and the winners are:

1st Place – A. Evans, D. Quay, J. Hill & G. Foreman

2nd Place – Tie: G. Chiarot, M. Eakin, S. Baltzell, T. Klauk, K. Nowicke, C. Shine, K. Lacalamita,

M. Jacobs

4th Place- Tie: E. Larue, K. Wood, A. Eckelman, R. Beck, M. Jacobs (BD) S. Hitmar, T. Kalis

Closest to the Pin: B. Scruton, A. Evans, Chip In: D. Quay, B. Cox, G. Chiarot, A. Eckelman

Upcoming Events:

**Sunday, March 12th St. Patrick’s Day Tournament/Dinner/DanceCouples/Partners Event

**April 3rd –9 & 18 LGA Mixer

**April 10 – Spring Fling Golf Tournament

**April 12 – Farewell Luncheon & Business Meeting.

Thank you in advance for participating in our events!!!!!

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PAGE 12 GOLF NEWS The GAZETTE

MGA News

By: Phil Hunter, Secretary

The MGA is pleased to announce that we donated $500 along with $600 from the 2016 Divorce Open

Committee to put towards the new rakes on both courses.

March Events:

March 9 - Play with Pro - North Course 8:00 North

March 23 - Member/Guest North 12:30 Shotgun

March 24 - Member/Guest South 8:00

March 25 - Member/Guest North 8:00 Shotgun lunch/awards after

March 28 - Two-Man BB and skins South 8:00

Mark your calendar!!! Going Away Scramble 4/6 North 8:00

Here are the results of the Member/Member held in January:

BB and Heavy Partner Tues. S. Course- Wade/Moore 63,

Shine/Ebling 61, Haas/W. Jones 59, Knowles/K. Smith 60, Ostapowicz/O’Laughlin 64, Reimer/Epling 67,

Blesch/J. Stewart 62, Olesek/Eglinton 65, Master/Racicot 67 CTP Gold/White: #4 Reimer/Flaherty

#7 Reimer/Hubinek #13 Edmunds/Walker #15 Haas/O’Laughlin

Scramble and Alt. shot Thurs. N. Course- Hunter/D.Brown 71, Wade/Moore 68,

Walker/Edmunds 74, Ebling/Shine 76, Ramsey, D.Jones 79, Freeman/Dillman 75,

Swan/Fine 79, Olesek/Eglinton 79, Gray/Sosely 78, Blesch/J. Stewart 81

Gold/White CTP: #6 Reimer/Tirdil, #8Blesch/Hobbs, #13 Ferrigan/Dillman #16 Dunham/Quay

Play with a Pro Results: 1st flight: Brown/O’Laughlin, Gray/Guillemette, Beyer/Edmunds (161), 2nd flight:

Shine/Hobbs 57, Lawson/Ostapowicz 60, Mauck/Heidank 62, 3rd flight: Hubinek/Tirdil 60, Dillman/

Freeman 61, Wade/Best 62, 4th flight: Blesch/Quay 56, Master/Racicot 58, Sharpe/Olnhausen 59

Pro winners: 1st flight: Gray/Blixt 139, 2nd: Ostapowicz/Simpson 138, 3rd: Best/Merritt 138, 4th Racicot/

Woodland 131

DIVORCE OPEN 2017 20th ANNIVERSARY

SAVE THE DATES

NOVEMBER 16, 17 AND 18

LGA 9-HOLE NEWS

By: Cheryl Shine & Martha Killoran www.highlandsridge9holelga.com

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MARCH 2017 GOLF NEWS PAGE 13

LGA NEWS

By: Ann Meyer, Vice President [email protected]

What a great "Winter" we are having! The weather has been nearly perfect and opportunities for good golf

have been abundant. I hope each and every one of you has taken advantage of the weather and the improv-

ing conditions on our two beautiful golf courses. By the time you read this, February will be in the rearview

mirror, the 2017 Round Robin will be history (thank you, Marilyn Vedebeck), and we will be ready for a

fun-filled March! The first think to mark on your March calendar is the return of the 8:00 am tee times.

Be sure to set your alarm clock! Then, be ready to sign up for our Spring Choose-Up, which will be on

Thursday, March 9 at 12:30 on the South course -- dinner to follow at the Tavern. Sign-up in The Book at

the South Pro Shop. Now, here is BIG NEWS! Thanks to Bobbie Pinkney, our Member-Guest will go on

as scheduled on Monday, March 27. If you see Bobbie, please thank her for her willingness to head up this

fun event! And finally, our Farewell will be held on March 29 at the North Course. There will be an 8:00

am Shotgun, followed by our luncheon meeting in the Tavern. Be sure to sign up in The Book!

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CHOICE WORDS ABOUT GOLF FROM HANK AARON:

“IT TOOK ME SEVENTEEN YEARS TO GET 3000 HITS IN BASEBALL. I DID IT IN ONE AFTERNOON ON THE

GOLF COURSE!"

AND THE WINNERS ARE…..

The 18-hole LGA Winter Round Robin was played on February 20, 22, and 24th at the South Course.

We had great fun, friendship and competition.

BLUE FLIGHT WINNERS

1st Ann Meyer & Willie Faye Myers

2nd Lou Henrich & Georgia Trissell

3rd Deb Reimer & Cheryl Racicot

GREEN FLIGHT WINNERS

1st Karen Swan & Deb Martens

2nd Pat Olesek & Joan White

3rd Becky Hobbs & Vicki Edwards

RED FLIGHT WINNERS

1st Sue Thompson & Marye McCaig

2nd Nancy Guillemette & Terry Kalis

3rd Cynthia Wucher & Bobbie Pinckney

ORANGE FLIGHT WINNERS

1st Sheila MacNaughton & Lynn Schaefer

2nd Beth Morishige & Elaine Wiener

3rd Ann Palmer & Dawn Quay

By: Marilyn Videbeck, Resident

The GAZETTE PAGE 10

New addresses:

Carol Clark ………..…………[email protected]

Anne Ellis ……………………[email protected]

Anne Ellis ………………new phone 863/471-9250

Ann Flores ………………. …[email protected]

Deborah Morgan ……………[email protected]

Frank Stoppa …………. new phone 863/471-0477

PAGE 14 DIRECTORY UPDATES The GAZETTE

Please remember all gazette submissions must be emailed to: [email protected]

and are due by the 15th of the prior month to be in the next gazette.

NEW Residents:

Ellis & Rose Epling

2873 E Spinnaker Dr

Avon Park, FL 33825

276/220-9106 (Rose) 276/220-9145 (Ellis)

[email protected]

Gone, but not forgotten….

Bob Gobert

Dale Flores

James Bowers

MARCH 2017 BIRTHDAYS/ANNIVERSARIES PAGE 15

03/01 Rodney Bogart

03/01 Morris Meyer

03/01 Elsie Prickett

03/01 John Snyder

03/01 Ron Swan

03/01 Willard Welch

03/01 David Frazer

03/02 David Baaske

03/02 Mike Hight

03/02 Robert Peterson

03/02 Chet Towell

03/03 Phyllis Bailey

03/03 Jo Cline

03/03 JoAn Hannon

03/04 Carla Hebert

03/04 Jan Tucker

03/05 Roger Brelinski

03/05 Joann Daggit

03/05 Lucille Ferrigan

03/05 Ron Tallman

03/06 Marie Faber

03/06 Warren Freed

03/06 Marge Freeman

03/07 Maria Donelson

03/08 Pauline Broerman

03/08 Marga Cutler

03/08 Martha Jerome

03/08 Bill Callicoat

03/08 Rodney Erickson

03/09 Sharon Commons

03/09 Jim Morrison

03/10 Kathryn Lacalamita

03/10 Jim Skaja

03/11 Sue Schinderle

03/11 Thomas Weatherell

03/12 Joseph Hallimen

03/12 Chuck McDonald

03/12 George Mangold

03/12 Aggie Morrison

03/13 Beverly McIlvaine

03/13 Gwen Mischke

03/13 Judy Wells

03/15 Linda Drabik

03/15 Nancy McCashen

03/15 Marie Meyer

03/15 Sandy Parker

03/15 Brenda Place

03/15 Alice Curtin

03/16 Carol Clark

03/16 Edward Palmer

03/16 Wally Winegardner

03/17 Pam Norris

03/17 Sondra Wade

03/18 Amy Manierre

03/18 Mike Molishas

03/18 Bunny Skaja

03/18 Wendy Vann

03/19 Joan Bender

03/19 Sharon Bowden

03/19 Judy Gleason

03/19 Roger Massie

03/20 Barry Reister

03/20 John Curtin

03/21 Donna Blesch

03/21 Tom Gorton

03/21 Byron Stitzer

03/21 Tom Tirdil

03/22 Mary Coates

03/22 Ron Drabik

03/22 Jane Anne Dunham

03/22 Donald Giles

03/22 Melva Mauck

03/22 Judith Kovats

03/23 Doris Morenzoni

03/23 Frank Palmer

03/23 Roger Quay

03/24 Carl Griffin

03/24 Lynn Hufford

03/25 Andre Galella

03/25 Brenda Johnston

03/25 Bobbi Goodman

03/26 Hank Beauparlant

03/26 Frank Stoppa

03/27 Barbara Johnson

03/27 Paul Manierre

03/27 Mimi Romer

03/27 Bonnie Simmons

03/27 Burleigh Chatfield

03/28 James Lagocki

03/28 Dirk Meyer

03/29 Sue Hawes

03/29 Anthony Gargiulo

03/30 Leanne Ambis

03/30 K O Lavergne

03/30 Lee Wynns

03/31 Deb Hunter

03/31 Eric Bowman

03/02 Ed & Jeanie Lynch

03/03 John & Merrie-Anne Santore

03/03 Edwin & Ann Evans

03/05 Everett & Betty Vail

03/08 Chris & Joan Palmer Hill

03/08 Joe & Bev Seely

03/15 Paul & Anna McGinness

03/16 Bill & Edi Reed

03/17 Al & Barb Depont

03/17 Frederick & Marcy Keiwan

03/22 Bill & Rosemary West

03/23 Mike & Sondra Wade

03/24 Floyd & JoAn Hannon

03/24 Darryl & Susan Wharton

03/25 Bob & Susan Kennedy

03/28 Norm & Nancy Adams

03/28 John & Nancy McCashen

03/29 Tom & Kathy Tirdil

03/31 Dale & Martha Spung

03/31 Steve & Georgia Trissell

CONTACTS

Administration

Phone: 863-471-1115

Fax: 863-471-3398

The Tavern

863-453-7600

Golf Courses

North: 863-453-9991

South: 863-471-2299

Highlands County

Sheriffs Dept.

EMERGENCY 911

Non-emergency

863-402-7200

Highlands County

Recycling

863-655-6400

Animal Control

863-655-6475

Duke Energy

800-228-8485 Outages

800-700-8744 Service

City of Sebring

Utilities Department

863-471-5112 / 471-

0166

Century Link

1-800-788-3600

Comcast Cable

1-800-934-6489

Progressive Waste

Garbage Collection 863-655-0005

Recycle Me