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TheThe TR Times TR is also available in color at www.travelersrestresort.comTimes Vol. 34, No. 9 Serving the residents of Travelers Rest Resort, Dade City, Florida Friday, February 8, 2019 Hi Lites Dining with Friends Three Directors retire from the Board Saturday, Feb. 9 at 5 p.m. our residents. Anyone who has a Busch Hall. See page 6. problem with Spectrum should New York Luncheon write a detailed report of it and Sunday, Feb. 10 at noon inform the Board. Our lawyers Citrus East. have need of as much information New Jersey Luncheon along these lines as possible. Sunday, Feb. 10 at 12:30 p.m. We have achieved a fully Citrus West. booked season this year. We have Busch Hall also sold many shares of stock. We have gotten very positive feedback Sunday Night from our visitors and residents. Sunday, Feb. 10 That proves that we are still the Willie and Company returns to JIM BALL JAN WERNER STEVE SMITH best bargain around and that our TR with ventriloquist Peggy by John Lawrence Jan Werner is completing her Steve Smith has been busy this park gives you the most for the Miller. The program begins Jim Ball is retiring after serv- one-year term on the Board, and she past year as President of the TR money. It also provides us with a at 7 p.m. Ice cream 6 to ing one three-year term. He was says, “I just loved every minute of Board. good surplus that may well be 6:45 p.m. See page 2. recruited to serve on the Board it. I really learned a lot about how Perhaps the most difficult of needed if we get hit with another Tuesday Night with the main goal of helping and why things happen in the the problems that the Board faced hurricane or other disaster that pre- to restabilize our finances. Under park.” was the one surrounding our vents the park from operating. Movies the leadership of CPA Jim Jan’s parents began visiting status as a non-profit organization We have accomplished a sub- Tuesday, Feb. 12 Weigand, that has now been and staying in TR in the 1970s. and the non-payment of taxes to stantial amount of work in our quest Crazy Rich Asians starring accomplished. Through many visits, Jan became the IRS for many years. It proved to becoming an ADA (Americans Constance Wu and Henry Jim has worked with three very familiar with the resort as she to be a knotty, complicated prob- with Disabilities Act) compliant Golding (2018) Comedy. Board Presidents: Jo Jugel, John watched it grow and expand. When lem that is now being resolved. park. We now have two lifts for Short at 6:45 p.m. Green and Steve Smith, and all are her mother became too incapaci- He is happy that a new five- our pools. A lift that will get our Movie 7:15 p.m. Citrus East. very dedicated to making and keep- tated to live on her own, Jan re- year plan has been agreed to and handicapped performers on to the Coffee Seminars ing TR in the forefront of the tired and came down to take care approved by all Board members. stage will be in place shortly at a Florida resort lifestyle. of her. This gave Jan the opportu- That plan will drive most of the de- cost of less than $10,000. It has Seminars are held in Busch Hall During Ball’s tenure we have nity to see firsthand our ever cisions that will be made going for- been purchased from a local well- from 8 to 9 a.m. See page 6. gone from an occupancy rate of changing infrastructure. Her ward, both financially and structur- qualified dealer who will do the in- Tuesday, Feb. 12 83% to our current 95% or more. mother has since passed away. ally. It definitively gives us the stallation. Proton Therapy When people come here they are Over the last several years, and af- power to be proactive instead of Steve says, “It has been a plea- No seminar Thursday, Feb. 14. amazed at the volunteerism that is ter being involved in various activi- just being reactive. This will give sure to work with our totally com- Poker and More so evident and they want to be a ties, Jan decided to run for the us a head start in getting things mitted office and maintenance staff. Tuesday, Feb. 12 part of this friendly community. It Board. done and keeping our park a step They all show up for work every Busch Hall. See page 6. is definitely a draw for many new This year a group represent- ahead. For example, we have two day ready to do their job. I will just residents and visitors ing the Americans with Disabilities new buildings that will be installed mention that after the hurricane ev- Karaoke TR has also begun the process Act did a survey of our resort and shortly that will give us a new, up- eryone came in and helped clean Wednesday, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. of becoming a fully compliant gave a list of recommendations to to-date Carpenters Shop as well as up the park. They all seemed to be in Busch Hall. ADA (American with Disabilities the Board. Jan reports that we are another meeting room with appro- very happy to be a part of getting Fashion Show Act) certified park. Ray Hill has in the fortunate position of having priate restroom facilities. the park back in tip-top shape as funds available in our budget to The new large screen monitors quickly as possible.” He continued, Thursday, Feb. 14 at 2 p.m. done an excellent job planning make some of the needed changes and the changes to our sound sys- “We are most fortunate in having Busch Hall. See page 6. the many required changes. Jim told me, “I have been and upgrades. tem in Busch Hall help ensure an such great Board members. It has Activity Reminders blessed and privileged to work with As a first-year Board member excellent viewing and listening ex- been a joy for me to work with all of so many good-hearted people on she learned about how things get perience and our new streaming them.” Yard and Patio Sale the Board and in our park. I really done by carefully watching and capability allows us to view our Steve looks forward to spend- Friday, Feb. 15. See page 6. enjoyed it all.” listening. Jan said, “My mother stage performances on our comput- ing more time with his wife since As for the future, Jim enjoys really loved TR and so do I. I fore- ers in our homes. they are still practically newlyweds. Golden Anniversary working on the golf course and, see a bright future for us and would We are still working out They both have elderly parents that Dance after retiring from the Board, he will like to be a part of that. I intend to our problems with Spectrum, they take care of. A bit of traveling Friday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. be able to spend more time there. run for the Board again.” and here we need more input from may well be in their future as well. Busch Hall. See page 6. Michigan Day February Forum lasts for a full hour plus Saturday, Feb. 16, 12:30 p.m. increased local developments are of vehicles entering the park. Citrus East. See page 7. by Margaret Emmetts adding to the aquifer. Over the summer two new SkyMed Lunch A large crowd attended the Two new buildings will accom- lifts were added to the pool area February Forum which immediately Saturday, Feb. 23 at noon. See modate a new Wood Shop and Ac- and another is currently being in- followed a Neighborhood Watch sign-up sheet on bulletin board tivity programs. It is hoped they stalled in Busch Hall to aid access Program presented by the County in Busch Hall. will be installed by the end of the to the stage. A new walk will be Sheriff’s Department. All the Board month but we are still awaiting per- installed around the pool to make members were present as was Jim mits. After the new activity build- it more wheelchair accessible. In this issue Weigand, Treasurer and Ray Hill, ing is operational, the Paul Ruth Maintenance hopes to com- Activity Affairs ........................ 6 Manager. Place will be emptied, refurbished pletely redo the laundry room next Beyond the Resort ................... 8 Weigand reported that we are and reopened as an exercise room summer. It is also hoped that work Birding Activity .....................12 in excellent financial condition. He Photo by Doug Shields with all new equipment. on Golf View will be completed dur- Briefings from the Board ........ 3 noted that the issue with the Ac- Jim Weigand prepares his A Community Watch informa- ing this time. New roads, slabs , Bulletin Board changes............11 tivities and the IRS is being financial report. tion meeting was held just prior to chairs and picnic tables have and Classified ...............................19 handled and he hopes to have more plished this year and things that are the Forum. More information will are being added. Electric, water Editorial ................................... 4 information in a few weeks. pending. be forthcoming after the Board re- and sewer hook-ups are being up- Garden News .........................12 Carole Young reported that she Our new water well has im- views the Sheriff’s suggestions. dated. Ray Hill’s new road design Library News .........................13 and Linda Gelinas will be represent- proved water conditions and an Board attorneys are also being con- for the area has created three new Obituaries .