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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 ...... 19 ing the Board at a meeting this older well has been refurbished. sulted to determine what actions sites which will increase park rev- On Mouse Click ...... 12 week in Dade City regarding the The Board is considering adding a the park may legally take. enues. Pet Lovers Club ...... 13 possible development on Johnston filtration system to further clean our Additional cameras are being The Board has approved the Pets on Parade ...... 13 Road and other local issues. water. deployed around the park. The purchase of a trailer with park logo. Sports ...... 16,17 Steve Smith summarized Although our current water system will have the capability Sprinkles of Living Waters ...... 4 things that have been accom- is fine, we have no idea what of taking photos of license plates Continued on page 3 2 -- THE TR TIMES -- Friday, February 8, 2019 Willie and Company with Manager’s Notes ventriloquist Peggy Miller

by Doug Pedersen Town Meeting Willie and Company are with well known within the RV commu- nity. They have appeared at many Pasco County Commissioner WBCCI and FMCA rallies with lots of stops in between including Ron Oakley on PBS television, variety shows, Monday, Feb. 25 conventions, fairs and corporate 1 p.m. events throughout the U.S. and abroad. When last here, they were Busch Hall a smash hit. Peggy Miller is the voice be- RAY HILL hind Willie as well as Great-great by Ray Hill, TR Manager Granny Gardner and Willie’s little Photo by Doug Pederson Come one, come all. Travelers Rest is hosting a cousin, Hannah. town meeting on Monday, Feb. 25, at 1 p.m. in Busch Peggy is a ventriloquist with Willie and Company Hall. Pasco County Commissioner Ron Oakley has the unique ability to make the au- agreed to attend this meeting and will be answering dience forget that it is she who is stories, plays auctioneer and will questions from residents. This meeting will only last talking and singing. It will not take leave you enchanted. Do not let about one hour. long to notice that Willie’s ability him fool you though. Willie can If you have a question you would like Mr. Oakley to steal the show is a credit to be a smart aleck but down deep to address, it must be submitted to the TR Office Peggy’s remarkable talent and there is no doubt that he is a sin- by Feb. 18. The Board of Directors will then review technique. She began honing her cere young man. the questions, and we will send them to Mr. Oakley’s skills as a teenager. Following her Hannah is a delight and Granny office for him to review before the meeting. studies at the School for Theatri- is just a good ‘ol gal with more Our hope is that many residents will attend this cal Arts in New York City, she be- than a spark left in her. meeting and receive Mr. Oakley in a courteous and gan presenting Willie and Com- Plan now to greet Willie and COMMISSIONER professional manner. pany. Company and to enjoy this special RON OAKLEY Willie, of course, is the star program. of the show and if you do not be- Ice cream is available from 6 lieve it, just ask him. He loves the to 6:45 p.m. at which time an- ladies, torments the men and steals nouncements begin and the pro- Tuesday Night Movie (TNM) News everyone’s heart. He sings, tells gram follows immediately. by Jim and Carol Henrikson The Tuesday Night Movies Show times are 6:45 p.m. for the At TR Resident Handyman (TNM) will continue Feb. 5. The Short with the main Feature to four selected January movies have start at 7:15 p.m. No job too big or too small Free popcorn is available as been very entertaining for our nterior/exterior repair -All types of floor TNM friends and guests. The new you arrive to set up for an evening I high-resolution flat screen TV and of entertainment. Welcome! installation - Painting - Paver/Concrete Sonos audio equipment used in All movies are reviewed for installation - 25 years experience - Citrus East were optimized suc- acceptable content, i.e. PG rated. References available - Insured cessfully in January. All featured movies have been Keep your fine suggestions The movie Mama Mia pre- recommended by TR members. coming! Steve Huling Lot 16-33 sented on Jan. 22 demonstrated We are trying to select movies that The TR WiFi system worked 570-772-2721 the “theater-quality” experience were currently released, except well in January. We will attempt to that we have been working to for an “all-time favorite” once a keep all the viewing equipment op- achieve. It was exciting to see the month that is recommended to us erating as trouble-free as possible. Barbershop audience dancing in their seats and by TR members. Thanks for these Please check The TR Times K A D singing along to the music of “Classics” suggestions. Bulletin Boards, and TR Facebook Cuts for Men and Women Swedish rock group Abba. TNM will continue into April. postings for schedule changes. 12146 Curley St. February 2019 Movies San Antonio, FL David February 5 Wonder PG (2017) Drama w/Julia Roberts, Jacob Tremblay Barber / Owner February 12 Crazy Rich Asians PG13(2018) Comedy w/Constance Wu, Henry Golding 352-668-8903 February 19 Waking Ned Devine PG (1999) Comedy w/Ian Bannen, David Kelly Monday - Saturday 8:30 am - 9 pm February 26 Theory of Everything PG13 (2014) Biography w/Ed Redmayne, Felicity Jones March 5 Greatest Showman PG (2017) Biography w/Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron

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Hill responded that Longs for storage and delivery of the same location as the present the trees are near power lines and by Linda Gelinas the park’s donations to charities in office. Then they changed their WREC must be present when they I have read and heard about town. mind. At issue is the location of are removed. He has been calling this aspect of Travelers Rest since With reference to Spectrum, the building with regard to the WREC monthly since last March we moved here but now I’ve seen we are now in touch with the Gov- road. but has not been able to get them firsthand the enormous outpouring ernor, the Attorney General and Smith explained that certain to set a date for the removal. of welcome that our TR residents State Senator. It is hoped that they roads were given to the County With regard to properties that show towards newcomers. I’ve had will exert pressure to reinforce years ago. This had to be done are not being properly maintained, family members visit for a few any court actions we may initiate. because the law requires that pri- Wes and Ray are the compliance days and they have always been wel- Smith believes something has lit a vate residences have access to officers. comed. fire under Spectrum since they are public roads. The Village could not The Board sends letters to Now for the first time, I have currently working to install new be developed without this road owners whose properties need a friend, indeed my best friend, has antennas to replace the old. concession. The new location is maintenance. They are given a come here for two months. She has LINDA GELINAS He suggested that if any resi- currently under negotiation with time limit to be in compliance. If felt, seen and experienced friend- dents have had any interactions the County. Maintenance has to do the work, liness and neighborliness since and so on are almost overwhelm- with Spectrum that they document An extensive question and an- the owner is charged. coming here and in a few short ing to a newcomer. same and give the information to swer period followed Smith’s pre- Jeri Miller, Activities Direc- days feels like she’s fitting right I know this attitude is sincere the office to aid in their case sentation. There were many opin- tor, advised that Doug Pedersen in. A lot of this didn’t come from because I felt it myself when we against the company. ions expressed about park animals, has hired a singer/auctioneer to the red dot on her name badge, but first arrived. I send a big pat on Our finances are very sound. the illegal use of retractable perform on Sunday, Feb. 24 at just from meeting people. She has the back to all and thank you for Several years ago TR had to bor- leashes, cleaning up after animals Busch Hall Sunday Night. The en- been welcomed, hugged, invited to continuing to maintain everything row about $280,000 to pay for and the couple of apparently feral tertainer will auction off dona- events and generally made to feel that Travelers Rest is known for. items that needed to be done. We cats in the park. tions. that this is home. If you are in Busch Hall you now have funds in place to cover Hill advised that the local cats Miller requested residents I know this is not unusual and will notice the area of construc- any anticipated or unexpected ex- had been spayed and innoculated. make donations to this event which it happens on a daily basis. It’s part tion at the stage. For years resi- penses. It was felt that having a few healthy is a fundraiser for the Activities of the principles and ideals that we dents have asked for a mechanical Maintenance has recom- feral cats present would prevent an Program. Donations may be in the pride ourselves for showing here lift to assist those with mobility mended that the floor be replaced influx of unhealthy cats invading form of physical items or services at Travelers Rest. The reward is in issues to get onto the stage. This in Busch Hall if funds permit. the park. to be provided. seeing it happen and feeling the was a difficult task. With reference to the IRS There are a number of dead Ray Hill received several gratitude in knowing that we didn’t Many options were pursued, situation regarding the Activities trees in the Puppy Park area. The compliments for work that he has misrepresent this amazing piece but for one reason or another they Account, Smith stated that the question was posed why they were had done throughout the park. of paradise. wouldn’t work. Finally, a solution Board is developing new rules for My friend has remarked on was found and will soon be opera- activities. It is hoped they will not other aspects of life here. The se- tional. When needs are identified, be too painful. Ohio Day thank you renity of the Lake Margaret Gar- the Board and Management work If activities desire to continue den, the cleanliness of the park as to find a solution. under the TR umbrella their insur- a whole, the beauty of the Golf In this case it took a long ance will be covered and use of the Course, the number of activities time, indeed years, but the final buildings will be free. Should an answer has been found. activity desire not to be under the And, now that February has TR umbrella, that group would Please support begun, remember Valentine’s Day have to file their own tax returns, our advertisers with your significant other and all provide their own insurance and by Diane Phillips your friends. pay rent for any building used. 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Some sound must constantly be coming from their mouth, mostly in the form of aaaaa or ummm. Have you ever tried to count the number of times a person will say aaaa between or in sentences while talking? While listening to a radio commentary, I counted six to eight aaas or ums in a single sentence! I even noticed this occurring in the speech of a young TV reporter who was giving an on-site report of a recent event. Alternatively, if the sound aaaaa is not used, you might hear ummmm. And this was supposed to be a professional speaking! I often wondered what it would be like for some foreign person to try to translate a conversation. Would they be looking for every other word in the dictionary to begin with the sound aaaa? I know I will personally never be able to change current trends in language, but umm I really wish I could. mre Sprinkles of Living Water The TR Times A final word TRAVELERS REST RESORT, INC. by Chaplain Winston Pike Box 2817, 29129 Johnston Rd. This is my final column for The my mind. The truck wasn’t work- Dade City, FL 33523-6128 TR Times. After more than ten years ing, so I harnessed the horses to THE TR TIMES OPERATING COMMITTEE Managing Editor-- Margaret Emmetts it is time to retire (again), and pass the sleigh and came on over.” “Well Assistant Managing Editor - Jane Harrold the mantle on to another. It has please come in,” my father said. On Comptroller--Bob Freeland been an exceptional pleasure and any other occasion he would have Advertising Manager--Mary Carpenter blessing—because of the wonder- added, “and have some breakfast Director of Computer Operations-- Frank Meier ful people who are a part of this with us.” But of course today, there Director of Photography--Doug Shields delightful community. Lynda and I was no breakfast. Production Manager--Jane Harrold are both very thankful. The man thanked him. And TR Board Liaison-- Carole Young Wrapped up in being a part of then, to our astonishment, he Recording Secretary--Jo Jugel the “family of God” is the concept plucked some large boxes off the EDITORIAL STAFF WINSTON PIKE of the EXTRA…of the AND THEN sleigh. Now, more than 60 years Editor Emeritus--Ruth Howes Associate Editors-- SOME. Top producers do what is the scripture and then we knelt for later, I can see those boxes as clear Sharon Cook, Sharon Gilbert, Jean Helker, Carol Lauer, expected of them…and then some. prayer. He prayed earnestly for the as yesterday. They contained milk, Gene Poast, Donna Smith, Susan Stahley, Pam Watkins, Laurie Zentmyer There are folks who are thought- family and others. His prayer was eggs, butter, pork chops, grain, Contributing Columnists/Reporters--Margaret Emmetts ful, considerate and kind…and sort of like this: “Lord, you know homemade bread and a host of Pat Anderson, Kathy Carlig, Jean Cobb, then some. There are those who can we have no more coal to burn and other things. When the farmer fin- Sharon Cook, Randy Doell, Norm Eden, Linda Gelinas, be counted on to meet their respon- no more food to eat, but Lord, if it ished delivering the boxes, he went Jane Harrold, Jean Helker, Jim and Carol Henrikson, Ray Hill, sibilities and obligations fairly and please You, and if there is a way…” back out and carried in a cord of Donna Kerrick, Mary Kosbab, Carol Lauer, John Lawrence, squarely…and then some. That For someone facing bitter cold and wood. Finally, after a very hearty Judy Leister, Patti Meadows, Margaret Melville, Jeri Miller, was also the philosophy of Jesus hunger, he was remarkably calm. breakfast, he insisted Dad take a George Paquette, Doug Pedersen, Winston Pike, Linda Quinn, Kathy Shawver, Linda Spencer, Jackie Thackery as well. The GO BEYOND ap- Suddenly there was a racket. $10 bill. Cartoonist--Jean Helker proach. Go beyond the minimal. Do Someone was pounding on the The farmer understood the Obituaries--Jackie Thackery what is required…and then some. door. The visitor had cleared the concept of AND THEN SOME. My PHOTOGRAPHY STAFF A man from the North met for snow off the door window pane folks were also like that. We never Photographers--Doug Shields, Cal Bacon, Floyd Bell, Bill Bradford, breakfast with his friend in a south- and we saw his face peering in. had a lot, but they gave us love, Bobbie Bradford, Eleanor Buchser, Jack Carey, John Goodger, Richard ern state. After being served, he “Your door is iced up,” he yelled. daily Bible reading and prayer, and Hunt, Cecile Lemaire, Jo Newcomb, Sandy Poast, Leslie Price, Bradley pointed to his plate and asked, “I can’t open it.” Dad jumped up church was always a part of the Teets, Sandi Walsh, Bill Watkins, Pam Watkins, Sandra Yeager “What’s that?” “Grits,” the wait- and pulled as the man pushed and normal routine, no questions asked. Photography Co-ordinator: Jane Carey ress replied. “But I didn’t order when the door finally gave, an ava- Godliness was important. There are PRODUCTION STAFF Computer Typesetters--Jane Harrold grits.” “Sir,” said the waitress, “You lanche of snow fell into the en- multitudes of AND THEN SOME Marie Ball, Margaret Bergsma, Mary Brown, Pat Butler, Marge Cantu, don’t order grits. Grits just comes.” trance hall. I don’t think anyone people in this park—folks who Jean Clarkson, Jean Cole, Margaret Emmetts, It is like that with God’s blessing recognized the man, but dad asked have instilled within them godly Linda Gelinas, Bill Harrold, Mary Kosbab, and favor. We don’t order grace— politely, “Can I help you?” values and principles that have Jo Jugel, Penny LoPresti, Elaine Morgan, Judy Nelles, grace just comes. It is the “and then The man explained that he was served them well throughout this Diane Phillips, Connie Swanson, Karen Waldo, some” of the Christian life. a farmer who had heard dad preach wonderful journey with the family Pam Watkins, Pam Wood, Carole Young, Laurie Zentmyer A man named John told the several months earlier. “I awakened of God. Proofreaders--Sharon Cook, following story: It was a cold win- at four o’clock this morning,” he LOVE AND BLESSINGS TO Dot Brenn, Marge Cantu, Kathy Carlig, Mary Carpenter, Bob Cassels, ter morning in 1931. I came down- said, “and couldn’t get you out of ALL. Jackie Crone, Linda Gelinas, Alan Kenney, Nan Feeney Lance, Helen Lord, Linda Perry, Dorothy Picard, Peg Stevens, stairs to breakfast and found the Ellen Wagner, Karen Waldo, Carole Young table empty. The worst blizzard on More than just a sprinkle Production Assistants--Bill Cordsen, record had paralyzed the city. No Sherman Cruikshanks, Therese LeGro, Betty Teichert cars were out. The snow had drifted Librarian-- Beth Petrie, Lydia Rosenbeck, Rosita Williams up against our house so high that OFFICE STAFF it blackened the windows. I asked, Bookkeeper-- Bob Freeland “Daddy, what’s happening?” I was Auditor--Vicki Howard 6 years old. Gently, dad told me Recycling Manager--Tom Pender our fuel and food supplies were ADVERTISING STAFF exhausted. He had just put the last Advertising Manager–Mary Carpenter Sales Executives– Doug Shields chunk of coal in the fire. Mother Advertising Production-Bill Harrold had eight ounces of milk left for Frank Blunda, Mary Brown, Kitty Fisher, Lee Kellar, Karen Waldo my baby brother, Tom. After The TR Times is published each Friday that—nothing. “Now what,” I won- for 14 weeks in the fall and winter season. dered. My father said, “We’ll have Distributed free to all residents, guests and employees of Travelers Rest. devotions first.” Views expressed by articles and columns in the The TR Times do not neces- My father was a pastor. As a sarily reflect the official position of Travelers Rest Resort, Inc. and/or its Christian, he had been chased out Board of Directors, except for articles and columns emanating from the Board Photo by Margaret Emmetts or Park Management. of his Syrian homeland. He knew The TR Times can be contacted by the following methods: hardship of a kind that few see to- In what is believed to be a first, Lane Shaw and Lise Minnick Phone ...... 352-588-4993 day. Yet my parents consistently were baptized in the TR pool by Winston Pike. Most of the FAX ...... 1-844-799-9110 gave away at least 10% of their in- congregation moved to the pool area after the church service e-mail ...... [email protected] come and no one but God ever to witness the event. Fortunately the weather cooperated To view TR Times newspapers in color online go to www.travelersrestresort.com knew when we were in financial and although cloudy, it was not too cool. then click on Newspaper. need. That morning, Dad read from The Siren Typical medical conditions at TR that prompt 911 calls THE TR TIMES -- Friday, February 8, 2019 -- 5 Congestive Heart Failure Need forwarding labels? going (chronic), or sudden (acute). dangerously low blood pressure. by Tom Pender Symptoms of chronic heart Typical respiratory symptoms If you need forwarding labels The first 100 requests will failure can include shortness of include sudden, severe shortness for your summer mail, please fill receive 30 free mail forwarding breath with exertion or when one of breath making it impossible to out the form below and send to labels, courtesy of the Digital Tech lies down, swelling in ankles, feet tolerate lying flat and a cough that Tom Pender by March 2. Group. and lower legs that increases dur- produces pink, foamy mucus. 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Labels MUST be picked up at the Hobby Show on Satur- ure, occurs when the heart muscle cations that control high blood has been a rapid weight gain day, March 9. doesn’t pump blood to the lungs pressure, reduce excess fluid in the caused by fluid retention, although If you would like mail forwarding labels, please complete the and/or the body as well as it should. body, improve circulation, reduce swelling (edema) in the feet and coupon below and send to Tom Pender at lot 03-09 by March 2. It is estimated that over five million workload on the heart and/or legs may or may not occur. Please Print in Pen people in the U.S. have been diag- strengthen heart contractions. 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TR Phone#...... gradually leave the heart too weak age heart failure because they have ure can progress to loss of con- or stiff to fill and pump efficiently. a wide variety of diagnostic tools sciousness and death. Acute heart The result of decreased pumping and treatments that can be individu- failure requires prompt action - effectiveness by the heart is a back- alized for each patient. It is also Dial 911. Do not attempt to drive System for retiring up (congestion) of blood in the critical to take medications and the person to medical care because lungs and/or other areas of the follow instructions as prescribed they may get worse quickly and an body. In addition, impaired pump- to help avoid episodes of acute ambulance is better equipped to American Flags changed ing effectiveness of the heart de- heart failure. provide emergency care enroute. If prives tissues of necessary oxygen Acute heart failure is charac- the person is short of breath, help and nutrients, and frequently terized by a sudden increase in them to sit in an upright position. causes the kidneys to save fluid symptoms with acute respiratory If the person is weak and dizzy but rather than filtering and eliminating distress caused by accumulation of not short of breath, assist them to it. Extra fluid saved by the kidneys fluid in pulmonary (lung) circula- lie down so blood can more easily increases the problem rather than tion and/or a severe decrease in reach the brain. Stay calm – help is solving it. Heart failure can be on- blood flow to the body triggering on the way! Praise Why are these people smiling? and Worship gathering by Laurie Zentmyer Come, join us for contempo- rary music and worship time on Saturday, Feb. 9, at 7 p.m. in Photo by Bradley Teets Busch Hall. Fred McGoldrick, Ken Hankinson and Leo Lejeune check out In addition, we are looking the new Repository for flags which are to be retired. for guitar and piano players and by Ken Hankinson vocalists to join us. Photo by Sandi Walsh At their December meeting the served as a place for all their be- If interested, please contact Bill and Janet Cordsen and Robin Teets complete the recent Veterans Group had a discussion longings while at boot camp and Barb Swartz at 740-225-1402 AARP driving course. They are smiling because this course on coming up with a new system beyond. We do know that it was or you can call Marty Schencke at reduces their auto insurance premium. and procedure for collecting older made by the Texas Trunk Co. in San 425-590-7905. retiring American flags. While the Antonio, Texas which has been present system of dropping flags producing military trunks and foot Church Association news off on Fred McGoldrick’s porch has lockers for decades. by Mary Carpenter served us well, the group thought The new location for the “Flag During the TR Church Asso- vites all residents to attend a re- try. His preaching and singing, of- a more central location would be Drop-Off Trunk” will be outside the ciation Board Meeting on Jan. 17 ception in honor of Winston and ten at the same time, have been well received. Additionally, it TR Post Office door on the right it was noted that the lift for the Lynda on his last Sunday, Feb. 10, inspirational. We are happy to say would provide a drop-off point for side under cover as you enter the stage in Busch Hall behind the pi- following Sunday Service in that he and Lynda will remain part flags when Fred was not in the park. Post Office Building. Flags will be ano area would finally be installed. Busch Hall. The congregation has of our church family. While searching for a suitable periodically picked up by a veteran Anyone entering Busch Hall since been blessed by Winston’s minis- Thank you, Winston. container for the flags, Leo Lejeune and held until proper disposal at the Jan. 30 has seen that this lift is now advised a member that he had a box end of the season. under construction. It will soon which might work well. The box While we do not know where aid those who have difficulty us- turned out to be a 1950’s era mili- this particular trunk has traveled or ing the stairs to access the stage. MC ON SCENE tary foot locker in excellent con- the number of veterans it has ser- It was also moved and unani- dition and with original OD (Ol- viced over the years, it has found a mously passed that Anthony Shipe SOFT PRESSURE WASHING ive Drab) paint and black stenciled new home and purpose here at TR be appointed to take Winston U.S. on the box lid. and will continue to serve for some Pike’s place as chaplain when Win- While we do not have a lot of time to come. ston retires on Feb.10. information or history on the box Our thanks to Leo Lejeune for This transition to Anthony RV & Sidewalks since Leo obtained it through an the donation of the trunk and to Shipe seems most appropriate fol- Mobile Home Porches auction many years ago, all veter- our veterans who provide the flag lowing his very capable work as ans will definitely recognize it, as it disposal service. chaplain at TR Church Services Cleaning Roofs this past summer. Both Winston and Anthony came to serve us here through the recommendation of TOY DOCTOR Don Shipe. Winston has been in service at TR for 11 years. He and his wife Lynda are permanent residents in BONDED and INSURED the Village. Anthony and his wife Guaranteed to beat any written quote Jodie are also now year-round Call today for FREE estimate residents in the village. The Church Association in- 813-334-6414 6 -- THE TR TIMES -- Friday, February 8, 2019 Love is in the air at TR Activity Affairs tion at TR. The TR Dance Com- by Jeri Miller, the proper music and they are right mittee and the Travelaires Or- Activity Coordinator on. The Friday Night Dance Com- chestra honor those couples who Thought to begin our day - mittee has been meeting and the celebrate 50 years of marriage a reading from It’s a happy thing treats, drinks and decorations are by Pam Watkins during the current year. Ask your – Life’s truest happiness is found also right on. Friday, Feb. 15, Sweetheart, may I have this sweetheart to the dance and make in the friendships we make along 7 p.m. in Busch Hall. Come all and dance for the rest of our lives? We it a romantic evening – buy your the way. Most of our TR friend- help celebrate our TR friends. hope you plan to join us in cel- date some chocolates, flowers or ships begin within an Activity gath- Heads up – Michigan Day has ebrating love and marriage at the a beverage of choice to bring to ering, right? It’s all about going been changed to Saturday, Feb. 16 Golden Anniversary Dance next the table. Tickets are just $2 at the the distance to help people. in Citrus East at noon. More info Friday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. in Busch door and light refreshments will There again, it could be look- to follow. Hall. This dance is an annual tradi- be served during intermission. ing for an opportunity to meet More Heads up – On Sunday, people, share your skills and give Feb. 24, Doug scheduled a very TR Couples celebrating 50 years with your heart. We are talking JERI MILLER special entertainer. His name is about our volunteers, aren’t we? lar in your pocket. Dane Bailey and he is the Singing Just read below. Come see what Chairperson Auctioneer. If you missed him the FYI – You should want to Elaine Risher has in store for us. last time he was here, you are in for know that we are gathering to- Just know that this is going to be a a special treat. Now, what we need Rick & Barb Aubrey 13-27 gether for our monthly Dining fun-filled afternoon. from our residents is something of Dave & Grace Couture 2635 with Friends on Saturday, Feb. 9, Yard & Patio Sales update value that he can auction off. As Mark & Judy Leister 15-33 5 p.m. in Busch Hall. –Friday, Feb. 15 is our Friends an example, a hit item from a prior Charles & Donna Mason 10-61 Following dinner is a new Ac- Helping Friends Day. Remember auction was an original painting by Frank & Ann Meier 13-07 tivity called Praise and Worship. to line your pockets with lots of Mike McBride. Use your imagina- John & Cheryl Porter 18-27 Plan on staying and checking it out. money. Why you say? Cuz – tion. All monies will go into the Michael & Sandy Sasuta 2620 More of our TR live music is part Maybe along the way you might Activity Fund and this is the only Terry & Peggy Sander 30-10 of this evening. find that special item that you have fundraiser for all of TR for this State Luncheons - New Jer- been looking for. This is the time year. There are many new items sey will meet in Citrus West at of year when treasures are placed needed for our new buildings. 12:30 p.m. and New York in Cit- in front of our lots and offered up Final thought -Remember, you rus East at noon on Sunday Feb. 10 for sale. You never know what you are encouraged to take an active for their State Luncheons. Look are going to find and that is what part in the activities that interest for the sign-up sheets on the makes it so much fun. you. Almost every activity is open Calendar Girls is the Busch Hall Bulletin Board. Golden Anniversary Dance to all. An offer to help is always Poker Tournament and – Do you have friends celebrating appreciated. That’s how we keep feature of the More – Tuesday, Feb. 12 at their 50th wedding anniversary in all our activities going. 6:30 p.m. Fundraiser for TRGA 2019? This is the night to cel- As always, you have the most except that the More game dona- ebrate their event. The Travelaires important role in the active life we 2019 Fashion Show tions go to the TR Activity Fund. Orchestra has been searching for enjoy here at Travelers Rest. This tournament just keeps getting bigger and better every year. by Diane Phillips Dealers are practicing, chips Does your golf cart Mark your calendar to attend are counted out and all you need the 2019 Fashion Show on Thurs- to do is sign up on the sheets on need a bath? day, Feb. 14 at 2 p.m. in Busch Hall. the Busch Hall bulletin board. by Leslie Price The theme of this year’s Val- entines Day production is Calen- Calendar Girls Fashion Show If your golf cart needs clean- Hall for times to avoid too much dar Girls. For further information please – What does this committee have ing bring it down to the Golf Acad- waiting. Drive-ins will be ac- A $1 donation will be payable call Elaine Risher, Fashion Show in store for us this year? Can’t imag- emy (Practice Range) on Friday, cepted but please try to sign up. at the door. Chairman, at 318-465-2059. ine. Hope you have this date circled Feb. 22, from 12 to 3 p.m. and let Refreshments will be provided on your calendar. We will be assem- members of the Ladies’ Golf while you wait. All donations go bling in Busch Hall on Thursday, League clean it up for you. A sign- to the beautification of the Golf Dining with Friends to Feb.14 at 2 p.m. Plus, throw a dol- up sheet will be posted in Busch Course. enjoy potluck on Feb. 9 Calling all to by Ron and Ria Poissant on that Saturday. Coffee Seminar Don’t forget to join us for Beverages will be provided Karaoke Dining with Friends on Saturday, with a 50 cent charge per person Proton Therapy 101 & the Feb. 9 at 5 p.m. in Busch Hall. to cover expenses. role of protons in treating cancer Bring your favorite dish and enjoy You are also allowed to bring a delicious potluck meal with your beverage of choice. friends and neighbors. We always appreciate extra with complimentary breakfast treats Please sign up on the sheets hands to help with setting up at by Margaret Melville provided by our speaker. Coffee on the Busch Hall Bulletin Board 3 p.m. Christina Mershell from the and tea are also available. Seminar so that we can set up the appropri- We hope to see you on University of Florida Health Pro- attendance has been high so come by Gabriella Young ate seating. Feb. 9. If you have any questions, ton Therapy Institute will be our a little early to get your drinks and Join us for some Karaoke on You will need to bring your please call Ron and Ria Poissant guest speaker at the Tuesday, Feb. find a comfortable seat. We hope Wednesday, Feb. 13 in Busch Hall. own table setting and this can be at 540-760-7879 or email 12 Coffee Seminar. Christina is to see you on Tuesday, Feb. 12. the fun begins at 7 p.m. brought to Busch Hall after 4 p.m. [email protected]. the Business Development Coor- dinator at the University of Florida DADE CITY’S FIRST F-T-D FLORIST Health Proton Therapy Institute in Jacksonville, Fla. She has worked in healthcare for over 15 years and Bonita Flower & Antiques has worked in Proton Therapy for “We Feel We Have Dade City’s over 8 years. Her focus has been Finest Flowers” Shop on providing patient support ser- vices, patient intake and schedul- Area Wide Delivery ing and community outreach. WE WIRE FLOWERS Randy Bush, LFD Lindsey Palmer Christina will give residents the opportunity to get an overview Specialists in of proton therapy radiation and the WEDDING benefits of proton therapy in treat- DECORATIONS FUNERAL DESIGNS ing different types of cancers. She A Complete Floral Shop will share what sets the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute apart from other centers and will give 352-567-6795 information on the most up-to-date NIGHTS 352-279-6958 proton technology that is cur- rently being installed at the Pro- ton Institute. - WE DELIVER - Come learn about this fascinat- 1-800-771-5192 ing cancer treatment. 14342 Seventh St. Dade City, FL Coffee Seminars are 8 to 9 a.m. THE TR TIMES -- Friday, February 8, 2019 -- 7 Mark your calendars Looking for people with for upcoming luncheons special talents Michigan Luncheon is Hoosiers meet New Englanders by Donna Neer 90 80 South Bend Gary Fort Wayne On Sunday, March 3, TR resi- Feb. 16 Feb. 19 65 INDIANA to gather on Feb. 24 Wa b a sh 69 River dents will be entertained by their

70 Indianapolis 70 74 fellow residents in Busch Hall. I also need volunteers for Wa b a sh 65 River Ohio River White River This show is a yearly event that backstage, lighting, costumes, 64 by Carol Yoder Evansville highlights the talent of many of make-up and of course, our sound Calling all Hoosiers and our residents as they sing, dance, crew. former Hoosiers to Indiana Day on play instruments, present comedy Please fill out the entry form Tuesday, Feb.19. Are you a current skits and so on. As this entire pro- below and send to me at lot 10-71. or former Indiana resident? Per- by Lois Price duction is limited by time re- The deadline for entries is Feb. 21. haps you attended an Indiana col- Hip Hip Hooray! We’re here straints, each act will be allowed Please share your talent with your lege or university. This is the day to say...... no more than 5 minutes on stage neighbors and friends. This is a by Tawnya Rowden to meet other TR residents or visi- It’s time for the Annual New with a limit of 15 acts. fun night for all. Plan to gather on Saturday, tors from the Hoosier State. England Potluck Luncheon on Feb. 16 at noon in Citrus East for Join the fun at the Country Sunday, Feb. 24 at Citrus East our annual Michigan carry-in lun- Kitchen Restaurant, 20133 Cortez from 12:30 to 3 p.m. It will be a cheon. We will eat at 12:30 p.m. Blvd. in Brooksville. We will be good time with good friends and TR TALENT SHOW Sunday, March 3 and alcohol is allowed for this meeting at 10:30 a.m. for break- good food. Look for the sign-up Your Name______event. fast/lunch. Each attendee will be sheet in Busch Hall. The deadline The sign up sheet in Busch ordering off the menu and is re- is Friday, Feb. 22. Lot #______Phone # ______Hall is arranged by type of dish sponsible for paying for his/her Bring a dish to share, your shared to assure a variety to meal. favorite beverage, table service and Name of Performing Act ______choose from. Questions and or reserva- your thinking caps. Please bring your favorite tions? Call or text Carol Yoder, lot Questions: Leslie Price at Title of Music:______dish to share, beverage, table ser- 19-24, phone 260-820-3481, email 913-940-1348 or Ann Chalk at vice and a smile. Type of performance (please check): [email protected]. 603-257-0041 Vocal _ _ _ I nstr ument al sol o/ duet _ _ _ _ Instru ment al gr oup _ _ _ Skit _ _ _ _ Annual TRGA Spaghetti Dinner Dance sol o/ duet _ _ _ Dance group _ _ _ _ N aids beautification of the Golf Course umber of performers in group_____ by George Paquette 3 to 5 minutes per performance The annual TRGA Spaghetti the TRGA Beautification Fund Dinner will take place in Busch which goes towards enhancing the Audio requirements: Hall on Thursday, Feb. 21. Doors look of our wonderful Golf Course. Stage microphone (suspended ceiling) ______open at 5 p.m. It is an event not to A donation of $10 for the Spaghetti Floor microphone(s) _____ be missed. This year, Chef Bruce Dinner can be made at the Sunday Stand microphone(s) _____ Pemberton will once again delight Night Programs, Feb.10 and 17. You Hand microphone ______CD____(bring two please) us with his culinary expertise. can also make the $10 donation in Headset microphone ______Other ______Bruce will be assisted by his trusty there is a new surprise group activ- the Post Office Lobby on Feb. 12, and capable assistant John ity planned for after dinner, so 14 and 19 between 2 and 4 p.m. Other Assistance Needed: Dennison. Bruce was, before re- please plan to stay and have some To avoid overcrowding at this Music stands___how many___Chairs__how many___ tirement, an accredited chef. He fun. popular event, ticket sales will be Tables on floor ____ worked for many of the big hotel Special take-out tickets are stopped once the set maximum has Other ______(please be specific) chains in Canada and has years of available. Take-out orders must be been purchased. As an added at- experience and expertise in the picked up between 4:15 p.m. and traction, there is a 50/50 drawing Return to Donna Neer at lot 10-71 field. no later than 4:45 p.m. in Busch with two winners getting 25 per- 419-366-0471 The menu will include Bruce’s Hall. Please keep to this time cent each of the amount raised. Deadline is Thursday, Feb. 21 very own pasta sauce over spa- frame so that all is ready for the For more information or any ghetti along with a Caesar salad, rest of the diners at the 5 p.m. questions, you can contact Carolyn garlic bread, dessert and a bever- opening. Angus who is chairing the event age. You can also bring your own This is an important event be- this year on lot 12-04 or by phone wine for the dinner. This year cause it is the main fundraiser for at 352-588-4016. Girl Scouts and Girl Guides Once again here are the im- portant details to remember for are gathering this special event. Date: Thursday, Feb. 21 Snack Shack Location: Busch Hall sharing. Start now to recall your Doors open at 5 p.m. Please by Mary Ann Chellman favorite GS or GG tale. A good do not arrive before 5 p.m. If you have experienced Girl guess would be that your choice Remember to bring your own Scouting (GS) or Girl Guiding will be related to a camping trip table setting. Come and enjoy a (GG) personally, as a youngster or or a special event or an important great meal with friends and support an adult, and you are a part-time award or an outstanding person. Give your cook a day off! a good cause. or permanent resident of TR, the The gathering is only an hour . . . See you there! annual gathering on Tuesday, only if we are each brief in shar- Mon. - Sat. 11:30 - 1:30 Feb. 12, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the ing our tales. Snack Shack Shelter is for you! Since the location is the Snack Men are included in the invitation. Shack Shelter for our annual gath- APPLIANCES Were you a GS or GG super dad? ering, here are three reminders. NATURES SWEET TART UNLIMITED That means you volunteered as- Dress for the weather. If you have sistance for a daughter, her leader Fresh Kumquats and Kumquat Products Quality & Clean a personal marshmallow roasting and her troop or you served as a fork or two, please bring them Kumquat Growers, Inc. Appliances Guaranteed council board member. It was all with you. Talk to neighbors and 31647 Gude Road, St. Joseph We do repairs worthwhile effort done the GS or bring a GS or GG friend. - Same day service GG way. For more information contact Dade City, Fl 33523 We buy coins & paper money The annual gathering will be Mary Ann Chellman at 734-945- a social event — not a meeting! It 7510 or Connie Swanson at 352- 352-588-0544 will be a time of memories and 587-7896. New Location 6960 Fort King Road 10% Off Zephyrhills, FL 33541 with this ad Phone (352) 523-0035 Packing House and Gift Shop Mon-Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 12329 Hwy 301 Dade City, FL 33525 Open Nov. 1 to April 1 Sat 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Washers Dryers www.kumquatgrowers.com Stoves Refrigerators Next to Big John’s Janitorial Supply - Across from Raceway Gas Station 8- THE TR TIMES -- Friday, February 8, 2019 Travel changes you Beyond the Resort by Sharon Gilbert, by Linda Spencer Tour Director FYI - American Pickers, the Travel has left its mark on me, television show, will be filming in hiking in the woods of Mohican the Dade City area the month of State Park, singing our National February. Keep your eyes open. Anthem with teens on the Fourth You just might be on TV. of July on a dusty mountain road Darby Community Church in Bolivia, standing alone in awe Nickel Bingo on Saturday, invites you to a delicious Steak of the towering beauty of Feb. 9 at the Centennial Eagles, Dinner on Saturday, Feb. 9, from Multnomah Falls of Oregon, lis- 15924 U.S. Hwy 301, Dade City. 6 to 9 p.m., 14745 Bellamy tening to the lively music of a Call 352-567-9755 for informa- Brothers Blvd., Dade City. Dinner ceilidh, an Irish or Scottish music tion. prepared on site by master cook and dance event in Prince Edward Fall Gathering on Saturday, Brett Meyers. $25 per ticket. This Island and watching a huge herd of Feb. 9, Downtown Dade City and event is a fundraiser. There will sheep surrounding our vehicle on Photo submitted by Sharon Gilbert be live music. You can call a deserted Nevada road. These are held by Dade City Merchants. Where to next? Sharon 352-588-2440 or 352-206-2071 Civil War Reenactment the moments forever etched in my Go to www.facebook.com/ Gilbert consults a map. dadecitymerchantsassociation for additional information. weekend of Feb. 23 and 24, from mind. They have given me a 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more infor- for more information. Coming Events – Mark broader perspective on my own whom. TR travel gives you the mation you can contact the your Calendar Dade City minimal mark on the world. With- option of traveling to a variety of Pioneer Florida Museum and out a doubt, listening to Brits and locations each year with friends Village at 352-567-0262. Brazilians commenting on our U.S. and friends-we-haven’t-met-yet politics has encouraged me to from our larger TR community. Zephyrhills think more deeply about our de- From day trips that introduce us to Paulie Palooza on Saturday, mocracy. Witnessing poverty in Florida gems, multi-day trips that Feb. 23, from noon until 9 p.m. 72nd Annual Pasco County southern Ohio and Mexico has explore venues within the region For more information regarding Dade City Motocross Prac- Fair is Monday, Feb. 18 through given me a reason to consider our and cruises that navigate the world, this event call 727-845-5707. tice on Saturday, Feb. 9 from Sunday, Feb. 24, 36722 SR 52, shared humanity. Travel has both TR travel offers a variety of If anyone has an event or out- 5:30-9 p.m. at the Pasco County Dade City. Tickets are $10 for changed how I think and what I feel choices. The Coffee Seminar on side interest you would like to see Fair Grounds. Call 352-588-4697 adults, $5 for children 7-12, chil- about people and the planet we Feb. 26 will give you an overview included in this column, please for more information. dren under age 5 are free. share. of the 2019-2020 trip offerings, contact me by mail, lot 16-35, or For more information go to The traveling community of including a Panama Canal cruise. by phone at 724-809-8869. www.pascocountyfair.com. TR is an experienced one, and yet, Mark your calendar now and plan for real travelers there is always to join us! Also, keep watching the Two new activities another journey to anticipate. It Travel Club Bulletin Board in is that time of year and life when Busch Hall for news and photos. we consider where we want to go, It is located near the drinking foun- Jazzercise for Seniors is provide lots of fun how we want to go there and with tain on the Post Office side. Monday, Feb. 11 from 10 to Craft Nights are Thursdays 11 a.m. located at 37931 Heather Enjoy a free African safari Plaza, Dade City. Call 813-714- 9272 for more information. by Richard Hunt Heart Disease Starts in the Now that we have your atten- Liver on Monday, Feb. 11 from tion …. 1 to 2 p.m. AdventHealth, located Take a journey through at 38233 Daugherty Rd., Africa’s National Parks with Bert Zephyrhills. Call 877-534-3108 Contractor. Experience the won- for more information. der and excitement of some of the world’s most amazing wildlife through the lens and heart of Bert. See the Big Five (elephants, lions, Photo by Bert Contractor wild buffalos, rhinos and leopards) A PAIR OF LIONESSES Photo by Linda Smith like you have never seen them be- The ladies are shown creating their wine glass candle holders. fore. In addition, enjoy beautiful Mark your calendar for Mon- Pool Tournament will be birds, other regional animals and day, Feb. 11 at 3 p.m.in Citrus held on Tuesday, Feb. 12 from by Linda Smith holder. Craft night will be the 1st the picturesque beauty of Kenya. West for this travelogue. 7 to 9 p.m. at Centennial Eagles, A new activity this season is and 3rd Thursdays in Hobby House. 15924 U.S. Hwy 301, Dade City. Craft Night. It’s held each Thurs- Look for information on the activi- Call 352-567-9755 for informa- day night at 7 p.m. This week’s ties board in Busch Hall for future tion. project was a wine glass candle projects. The Lakeland Magic profes- sional basketball team’s regular Game Nights are Mondays Buffet all you can eat schedule for the 2018-2019 sea- son starts on Friday, Feb. 8, 7 p.m. by Linda Smith at the RP Funding Center located Game Nights are held each at 701 W. Lime St, Lakeland. Con- Monday night at 7 p.m. at the tact 863-825-3258 for more in- Snack Shack Shelter. (under 50 formation. degrees we go to Citrus East.) We play a different game each night. It is based on team play but you don’t have to come as a team. We will put teams together Health Food Store based on how many are playing. Tropical Wine So far this year we have played Team Trivia, Buzz Work, Shop Taboo and Outburst. Each week we 37842 Meridian Ave. 15% off all supplements try a new game but there will be Dade City, FL 33525 2nd Friday each month some repeats. Charades and Pictionary are a few games for the future. • 100% pure tropical Team Trivia winners have been: Florida Fruit wines Knowledgeable staff Ken Langell, Brad Teets, Robin • Wine Smoothie Mixes always on hand Teets, Lynda Pecora and Dean Peters. We Ship! Open Buzz Word winners have been: 352-437-4450 Mon. - Fri. 9:30 - 5:30 Robin Teets, Brad Teets, Dean Mon. - Thurs 10 am - 5:30 pm Sat. 10 - 3 Peters and Lynda Pecora. Taboo Fri. 10 am - 8 pm winners: Bud Wuebker, Alice Sat. 10 am - 4 pm 14140 8th Street Wuebker, Charles Mason and Donna Mason. Outburst winners: Wine tasting in shop Dade City, FL 33525 Gary Dietz, Bud Wuebker and Brad Teets. Private Wine Tastings Available 352-523-0044 Hope to see you Monday www.TropicalWineShop.com night. Reminder... THE TR TIMES -- Friday, February 8, 2019 -- 9 Valentine’s Day is February 14th!

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Tues - Sun 7 am - 2:30 pm 966 E. Jefferson St Closed Mondays Brooksville, FL 34601 10 -- THE TR TIMES -- Friday, February 8, 2019 A warm campfire on a cold night TR Cruising Ladies by Barbara Colson Saturday night, Jan. 26, over the set up and Terry Ellison for 50 souls braved the crispy January helping with clean up. Finally, much appreciation to Barbara weather to enjoy TR’s first bonfire of the season. We shared a pot- Colson for buying and grilling the luck dinner with grilled hotdogs hot dogs. before heading to the fire pit to en- Our next bonfire will be joy the big fire, music and singing. Feb. 23. Come and join the fun. Finishing out the evening, those with some room left in their tum- mies enjoyed making s’mores. Lois Showers plays her dulcimer for the group. A big thank you goes out to Clint Taylor for making both fires. Much gratitude goes to Ken and Sandy Langell, Don Sides, Dave Murphy, Lois Showers and a few other TR musicians for providing the music. In addition, thanks goes Everyone enjoys warming by Photo by Sandy Poast to Inabelle Sides for helping with the fire. An excited group of ladies gather to leave for their cruise to Cozumel. Photos by Barbara Colson by Sharon Gilbert Good friends share good food. The Bereavement Support wanted to go along. “I couldn’t Group ladies were women who may think of better people to venture have had little in common, until the with,” shares Joan, when 11 ladies Blue...blue... death of their husbands. Through- wanted to go. Sharon Gilbert LISA out the past year, these TR ladies quickly found a 4-day cruise from AMANDA have met in homes for a series of Tampa and the women began to JUDY bereavement conversations led by make travel plans. Diana Dean says founder Joan McLean and summer the trip is a huge step forward in facilitator Sharon Gilbert. The group her healing process and welcomes has addressed the emotions of the opportunity to share some fun grieving, practical matters of living with the very ladies who have alone and building on their own shared so much emotional pain. strengths after the life-altering loss. Gilbert looks at the cruise as an ex- Each lady has considered her own perience that will help each woman “what next?” to know that “widow” describes her When Joan McLean was hesi- circumstance rather than her per- tant to take a cruise without her be- sonal identity. The TR Cruising loved husband, Ron, she tossed Ladies sailed on Royal Caribbean’s Photo by cecile the idea to the group and was Brilliance of the Seas from Tampa This flower is blue! shocked to find that so many to Cozumel. THE TR TIMES -- Friday, February 8, 2019 -- 11 Folks at TR like to kick up their heels Lively Square Dancing returns to TR ...... TR folks also enjoy Western dancing

Couples line up to practice various calls. Photos by Cal Bacon by Jim Doggett Square Dancing returned to dances. There was plenty to laugh Ken Gall is the caller for the TR on Monday, Jan. 28 in a grand about when we were first learning event. Steve Bowman, Gene Gough, Lee Brenn, Bill Watkins way, with Busch Hall crowded with but, sure enough, the TR crowd day and had scant practice time. and Phil St. John make up the Travelaires trumpet line. happy dancers and spectators. Jim proved to be quick learners. We The band, made up of Lee Brenn, Photos by Pam Watkins Doggett welcomed the crowd and mostly managed to get back to our Dave Bass, Steve Valiunas, Phil St. introduced our caller, Ken Gall, partners in time for the next step, John and Ken Langell on guitars, and his wife Carol, who are friends filling the hall with gales of laugh- surrounding Shay Pool on fiddle, of Ken and Sandy Langell. ter! Some who came only to watch added their glorious sound to the Ken Gall got the crowd of more found themselves swinging a part- success of the night. Shay Pool, than 100 on their feet for an easy ner as Ken got us all into the fun the daughter of Walt and Betty first dance, a circle dance for in- of square and Contra dancing. Gilson, is visiting TR for a while. struction and mixing. The fun We are very proud and appre- The evening progressed past started and continued through an- ciative of our live music provided 9 p.m. with a square that found us other circle and a couple of square by a band who had only met Sun- making trains of dancers running and laughing through arches made by other dancers and was followed by a waltz time Virginia Reel to the lovely tune Ashokan Farewell. Ev- Louise McRoberts, Donna Smith, Pat Dellamuth, eryone agreed that it was a won- Karen Steeves and Bev Weisinger are the Cloggers. derful outing for a chilly Monday evening. Hopefully we can square dance again but for now, Jim and Diane Doggett will be back to Ball- Bulletin Board Changes room Dancing on Mondays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Busch Hall. Next Full B. BD. March 1 Copies of Full Bulletin Board are available at The TR Times office Are Barbara and Ed Rauch Sashaying? 12- THE TR TIMES -- Friday, Feb. 8, 2019 On Mouse Click • Google Android – Begin- Garden News ning with the Oreo version of An- Digital droid operating system, you can The garden is blooming clean out junk files by going to by Leslie Ewing housekeeping Settings; Storage; Memory; then The Garden Club members by Linda Quinn Free Up Space. You will see a list have been talking about adding A recent article in the New of downloaded files, photos, vid- more color and flowers to the gar- York Times by tech writer David eos and applications that can be de- den, particularly flowers that Pogue outlined the steps users leted by category or one at a time. bloom January through March. should take to keep their comput- One task the built-in utilities One of the newest additions is the ers and mobile devices healthy. At do not accomplish is identifying Angel’s Trumpet, scientific name least once a season I remind TR duplicate files. To find and delete Brugmansia. Several Angel’s Times readers about the importance LINDA QUINN duplicated files, you will need a Trumpets have been planted, but of making periodic backups of all files. third-party application. The most only one, the “Double Peach,” is your computer data, and while Mr. You can also turn on Storage popular Windows 10 utility for large enough to bloom. Pogue advised making regular Sense (the default value is set to finding duplicate files is CCleaner, Angel’s Trumpets are large Photo by Robin Teets backups, he also recommended a off), and Windows will automati- free software file-cleaning soft- shrubs or small trees. They can “data cleanse.” The article ad- cally delete superfluous and un- ware that comes pre-installed on sometimes grow to 36 feet tall. them from predators. Human dressed the idea that, just like in necessary files – temporary files many Windows machines. If it is Our Double Peach is about six feet medications, such as scopola- the real world, our virtual worlds and files that accumulate in your not installed on your windows ma- tall, with one flower about five mine and atropine, come from accumulate a fair amount of junk, recycle bin. chine, it can be downloaded for feet off the ground, pointing down. these plants. and now may be the time to con- • Apple Macintosh – In- free at cleaner.com. While the When mature, Angel’s Trumpets Free gardening classes are sider cleaning your virtual house. cluded with its most recent ver- standard version of the software is have a spectacular show of flow- offered locally by University of A good place to start is by get- sion of Mac OS (computer oper- free, a Pro version is available for ers. Our Double Peach looks Florida Pasco County Extension ting rid of all the files on your com- ating system High Sierra or later) $24.95, and also available for the scrawny right now, but it will grow. Service. Growing Herbs will be puter that are no longer needed — is a utility to manage the files on Mac and Android operating sys- To find it, walk past the first, or Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2 to 3 p.m. at duplicate files, temporary files your Mac. To access the utility, tems. east, entrance to the garden, to- New River Library, 34043 State that were never deleted, downloads click on the Apple menu at the top As a Mac user, I am very sat- ward the Snack Shack. Look down Rd. 54, Wesley Chapel. A class on that have been saved elsewhere and left of the screen and select About isfied with Duplicate Detective, an for a squat white pelican statue. Roses is Saturday, March 2, 9 to forgotten, bits of leftover files This Mac; click Storage; then Man- application that has only one pur- The Double Peach Angel’s Trum- 10 a.m., Dade City-Stallings from deleted applications. All of age. If you choose Reduce Clut- pose. The app searches for dupli- pet is right behind the pelican. Building, 15029 14th Street, Dade this extra “junk” takes up memory ter you will be shown a list of files cate files, shows you the contents Look, but don’t touch. Ac- City. Making your own garden and can slow down your computer that are deemed expendable. You of both files and lets you choose cording to Wikipedia, Angel’s containers, titled “HYPERTUFA” and devices. Microsoft, Apple and can also view different types of which to delete. The current ver- Trumpets have an alkaloid sub- is Wednesday, March 6, 6 to 7:30 Google all offer built-in tools to files from the list on the left of sion of the application, Duplicate stance mostly found in seeds and p.m. at Hudson Library, 8012 Li- help you clean out the junk. the window. Detective 2, is available for $4.95 leaves, which can make people brary Rd., Hudson. Bats, Tuesday, • Windows 10 – Go to the Choosing Applications lets from the App Store or fiplabs.com. sick. This alkaloid varies from March 19, 2 to 3 p.m. at New River Start menu and open Settings; Sys- you see if you have more than one On my iOS devices, I have installed plant to plant and even from sea- Library, 34043 State Rd. 54, tem; then Storage. Click on “Free version of an application and BeetleCam Photo Cleaner that son to season. Wesley Chapel. up space now,” and you will see a which is older. You can also see searches out similar photos, shows An orange and black butterfly To guarantee a seat, you can list of suggested categories to de- lists of other categories of files, thumbnail images of the photos and lays its larvae on Angel’s Trumpets. register at http://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/ lete and how much space will be which can help in spotting dupli- lets me choose which ones to The larvae absorb the alkaloids and pasco/ or call the office at gained. Check the categories you cate files. delete. Once you get your digital store it in their bodies through the 352-518-0156, Monday to Friday, want to delete and click Remove • Apple iOS – Go to Settings; house efficiently organized, your adult butterfly stage to protect 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. General; iPhone Storage for a vi- computers and mobile devices will sual picture of what you have run faster, freeing space for all the Call of the wild stored on your iPhone or iPad, new applications, files and photos followed by lists all of the apps you will be adding in the year to — Limpkins on the device and how much space come. each is taking up. By viewing this The online version of list you can decide what applica- OnMouseClick can be found at tions need to be eliminated. onmouseclick.blogspot.com. Birding Activity by Carol Lauer The scene: a marshy wooded area Crane update or a mangrove swamp in Florida by Norm Eden our bird with a broken wing was The time: usually late at night For only the second time seen several times in one of those Masaryk Winery The evidence: numerous empty since 2010 we don’t appear to have groups. The International Crane Quality Fruit Wines from the Farm to You... apple snail shells a breeding pair of Sandhill Cranes Foundation confirms that in any • Open Friday to Sunday on Three Island Pond. Usually both winter about 50 percent of cranes The call: an eerie cry, “Kree-ow, • Free wine tastings kree-ow!” birds would be taking turns to in- in Florida will be juvenile and non- The suspects: male limpkins cubate one, or more usually two, territorial, breeding cranes that • Food Trucks A limpkin is a large bird, 25-30 eggs that had been laid in a very will forage widely as a group. They • Fresh Fruits and Vegetables inches long, with a brown and white rough and basic grass nest on the also note that birds moving close 352-308-0110 streaked body. It resembles an ibis ground. Although Sandhills do not to human activity are more likely 19121 Phillips Rd Masaryktown Fl 34604 or heron but is actually more closely reuse nests they do frequently re- to be part of the Florida resident www.masarykwines.com related to a crane or a rail. turn year after year to the same population. A limpkin is a secretive bird site area. Our pond by the #2 golf Look for a Kestrel: The and the only member of its taxo- tee is a perfect location where, Jan. 29 bird walk was another re- nomic family. It feeds primarily in usually, eggs have appeared by ally cold one. Six participants man- shallow water, moving with a early February. There is still some aged sighting some 30 species. The slightly undulating and high-step time – maybe the birds don’t like ‘best bird’ for me, this week has gait that makes it appear to be limp- the cold weather either. However, to be the American Kestrel, a bird ing – thus its name. activity around the potential nest with gorgeous plumage which can A limpkin feeds primarily on area and regular performances of be seen regularly and is here year- apple snails. Its long bill, when the spectacular mating dance have round. Found across most of the closed, is shaped like a pair of been mostly missing so far this nation from the Midwest to the tweezers, having a gap just before year. In recent years a second crane south, this beautiful falcon is fre- the tip. The bill also curves to the pair has nested somewhere close quently missed because at just ten right, enabling the bird to slip its by Vanishing Lake. Although the inches in length, the same size as bill into the snail shell and extract site is unknown the appearance of a robin, it is the smallest of all the its meal. In a pinch, the limpkin also one or two chicks around the end raptors. It also tends to hunt from • Custom Built Computers feeds on mussels and other kinds of February has confirmed breed- quite a high perch where, being of snails. ing success. So keep a lookout to- small, it is frequently not noticed. • Computer Repair Services It is the loud “kree-ow kree- ward the end of the month. At TR they frequently favor the • Computer and Network Maintenance ow!” cry of the male limpkin that In the meantime we appear to WiFi masts. It is really worth • In-home Computer Repairs and Service makes this bird so unique. It is an have more non-breeding cranes checking on birds atop these. unmistakable cry, a loud wailing cry, around this year. The end of Janu- Looking up the Kestrel online or • Virus, Malware and Spyware Removal a mournful sounding cry that ary saw between six and ten birds in your bird guide will also help brings to mind the myths and leg- together in the Vanishing Lake you recognize this bird. Serving Hernando & Pasco Counties since 1995 ends of Florida’s past. area. It was encouraging to see that Good birding. THE TR TIMES -- Friday, February 8, 2019 -- 13 Library News Pets on Parade by Mary Kosbab sections labeled NF/G for Gen- I was recently inserting com- eral, NF/H for History, NF/P for ment slips in the Military section Political, NF/RI for Religious and of our library. One of the benefits Inspiration, NF/NS for Natural of handling each book on the Science and NF/PS for Physical shelves is you find some very in- Science. These are very broad cat- teresting ones that you would egories and really require some probably otherwise never pick up. browsing time to see what books This is true of a book titled, War are available. Browsing the non- Emblems by James E. Canada, an fiction shelves could lead you to ex-Marine who wrote about his ex- it to the Large Print/Non-fiction some new areas of interest and periences from the frozen Chosin section of our library. It has an reading pleasure. Reservoir to the DMZ and the ac- autograph and inscription on the Please start using the com- tion he encountered throughout inside cover page saying “To Joan ment slips which are being put in two wars. and Al, Enjoy and take care,” so every book in our library. Just a Canada also tells about his perhaps the author is a friend or few words will help us when de- early life growing up in an orphan acquaintance of someone in the ciding which books to weed out as home in Lynchburg, Va. One of his park. space is needed on our shelves. Photo by Katherine Shawver revelations is how the football To me it was an unexpected “Great book” or “I was disap- MACGREGOR team from his orphanage was writ- very worthwhile read and one I pointed” or “I couldn’t put it down by Katherine Shawver ten up by Ripley’s Believe it or Not probably would have missed if I once I started” are examples of Each week The TR Times fea- Macgregor’s family is par- in 1941 for possessing only one had not been going through that what you can write. We appreciate tures many beautiful and handsome ticularly fond of his pleasant per- shoe for the entire team (the shoe section of the library. your taking the time to help us se- pets. There are so many interest- sonality. He was easy to train and was used for the kick off). From That is why I encourage you lect the books we keep on our ing pets that bring their human fami- loves to be with people. He is very 1922 to 1930 they were unscored to take some time to browse shelves. lies to TR for the winter season or good at fetching a ball and he likes upon, untied and unbeaten. They through the books in the Non-fic- Also the Recommended Book to live on a permanent basis. to swim. rubbed their feet with pine resin tion section of our library. There forms are still a great way to make Let’s meet Macgregor who ar- At times Macgregor can be for stimulation in freezing weather. are many really interesting books sure a favorite book of yours stays rived with his family Milton and found just lying in the water at the They were called the Shoeless which are overlooked because we on the shelf. Dana Shirlock. They live on 14th edge of the lake where they live in Wonders and would play the entire often do not have a particular sub- As always, if you have any sug- Street. Vermont. Milton ensures that game barefooted. ject area on our mind when look- gestions or concerns, please con- Macgregor is a beautiful black Macgregor gets his daily exercise Canada’s book is not a long ing for a Non-fiction book. This tact me or any library volunteer. Corgidor, a mix of the Corgi and with long walks and visits to the one. It has large print so I moved is especially true of books in our We always welcome your input. Labrador retriever. Puppy Park. His favorite treats are While this breed mix may be meat flavored rather than biscuits. uncommon, it is wildly popular in A boy as handsome as Macgregor Pet Lovers Club the U.K. and throughout Europe. gets whatever he wants. As found on Dogappy.com they Now that you’ve met are very cute, very sweet, ex- Macgregor, be sure to greet him Pet or family? tremely lovable and can be called the next time you see him out for by Judy Leister the perfect choice for a family pet. a stroll and admire his many fine When I was a little kid I never because the dogs beat you to it? They are loyal to the core, love to qualities. could understand how the guy that Yep, we love them. They are part play and are easy-going and sweet lived on the street behind us could of the family. natured. continually leave his cute little As we get older we are re- Milton will attest that beagle tied to a dog house at the minded of the importance of keep- Macgregor closely mirrors this back of his property. My dog went ing our bodies healthy and in good breed’s description. When we first with us everywhere, slept in my bed shape. Grab a leash, not a retract- met Macgregor in the TR Puppy and was a part of our family. As a able leash, and take a walk with your Park, he certainly blended well kid I just could not understand why dog. Some days just do not go the with everyone in the park, both all pets were not looked at in the way we had hoped and we need canines and their people. same manner. I know in today’s someone to talk to. Your dog is a Macgregor is a medium-sized world there are still many dogs lead- Photo by Judy Leister great listener. It has been proven dog with a handsome Labrador ing a life like that beagle and some- that our blood pressure will go head, long strong body and the times much worse. Now that we SAM WYKOFF AND down when spending time with our customary Corgi short legs. are spending our winters at TR, I DUTCHESS dog. We love them. They are part Although you would call him am so happy to know we are sur- our own doctor. We love them. of the family. a black dog he sports a majestic Pet Lovers Club rounded by lots of pets who are They are part of the family. I bet most of us are greeted by swath of white hair across his truly loved. They are part of the No, they are not spoiled, just wagging tails and wiggly bodies broad chest. Macgregor proudly family. well cared for! I am sure many of when we return home from even a wags his bushy tail and always has They love us unconditionally you can relate. How many times do short absence. Oh how nice it a smile on his face. Next meeting and in return, we do our best to be you start to sit in your favorite easy would be to get such a wonderful Milton says Macgregor Monday, Feb. 18 good pet parents. We see to it they chair only to find it is already occu- “welcome home” greeting from all doesn’t have a lot of social interac- eat nutritional meals, get lots of ex- pied by your four legged family the humans in our lives. tion at their home in Vermont, but 3 p.m. ercise and of course, plenty of fun member? You wonder how in the Give your pets a hug. They he certainly enjoys socializing and Citrus West toys. Many times we take them to world there will ever be room for love you. You love them. They are is a welcome addition to Puppy Park the vet before we get ourselves to you and your spouse in the bed part of the family! activities.

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“Your volunteerism” - Justin Frum, Deputy Fire Marshall Pasco County

Joan Colao, Gloria Polzin, Lisa Baker, Susan Bird and Jo Jugel say “People, pancake breakfasts, firefighters and first responders!” Yes, that’s Ted Smith hamming it up in the back!

Bob Troyer, Dean Peters, Lynda Pecora and Sue Troyer share, Photos by Pam Watkins “There are hundreds of things to keep you busy.” “Friendship.” “Wide open green spaces.” “The strong sense of community.”

Al and Trish Horney - “It’s just like a big, friendly family.”

Louise and Jerry McRoberts love “Friends!” - Kathy and Roger Dycus “Fellowship and volunteers.”

Larry Polzin and Larry Neyhart love “Making pancakes and all the volunteers.”

Pat Berl loves “The Christian community and there is so much to keep us going.”

Mark and Sandy Nelson, Steve and Laurie Zentmyer, and Clint and Glady Taylor share:

“Cookies!” “There is so much to do and “Everything!” so many people having fun!”

“We are all such friends and so happy to see each other.” THE TR TIMES -- Friday, February 8, 2019 -- 15 The Making of a Showcase Day by Doug Pedersen is placed to control aisle access to Some residents spend the full Several folks have asked how the restrooms and the kitchen day, others come and go as do en- Showcase Day is produced and counter where the Snack Shack tertainers. The Snack Shack sand- state that it must take a lot of work. serves sandwiches. wich line seems endless. Mainte- Yes, it does but most of all it re- By midafternoon the hall is nance personnel check periodically quires coordination and coopera- looking ready for the big day and to see if all is well in the hall and if tion from many, many contributors. the Snack Shack volunteers arrive their services are needed. At the Without a community effort by so to set up the kitchen production end of a very long day, TR volun- many volunteers, it could not hap- lines and to move in the food and teers help put chairs and tables in pen. Take a look at how it all comes equipment. Earlier in the day Jack racks and the maintenance staff together. Carey, Snack Shack chair, has been completes the process early the Showcase Day begins several traveling across Pasco county to next morning to make the hall look years in advance of the actual date Many TR residents come and go throughout the day to secure the rolls and the luncheon normal again. Like the tented cir- with an approval of the proposed enjoy the various acts. meats needed for their super deli- cus of days gone by, Showcase date by Jeri Miller our Activity Co- Weeks prior to the Showcase of the job, but too many times an cious submarine sandwiches. Jack Day with its more than two dozen ordinator. This results in an agree- Dudley schedules the entertain- entertainer’s brief 12-minute ap- keeps careful tally of each year’s entertainers and thousands of dol- ment between Travelers Rest Re- ment by selecting acts she wants pearance has been marred by well- sales and orders just the quantity lars worth of entertainment myste- sort and Entertainment Designers to promote; but that can change intended amateur sound volun- needed which increases a bit each riously appears and just as myste- Network (EDN) the talent agency quickly when an entertainer’s teers unable to manage the com- year. In sales volume, it is gener- riously vanishes. providing the Showcase. For 15 schedule changes - up to and in- plexities of some sound require- ally the Snack Shack’s biggest day Showcase Day couldn’t hap- years we have hosted one of their cluding the day of the Showcase. ments, and the entertainers will not of the year. Of all the luncheon ser- pen without the cooperation of lots five central Florida Showcases and There are often several eager en- perform at a Showcase without this vices experienced at Showcases of folks - the entertainers, the En- we are already scheduled for Jan. tertainers in attendance on a stand- provision. In any event, our TR held in other communities, no one tertainment Designers Network 29, 2020. by basis to fill an empty perfor- sound crew provides assistance to makes a better Showcase day lunch and Dudley Burchill, The TR Times, mance slot should that occur. that provider who is located on than our own Snack Shack. our maintenance staff, the sound As soon as the basic list of stage behind the organ or piano, and light crews, our Amateur Ra- entertainers has been determined, Our crew controls our own equip- dio group and our parkers, the the information and photos are se- ment to better distribute sound Snack Shack staff and above all our cured from EDN and the article is throughout the hall. Lights are also Photos by Bill Bradford TR residents who come to enjoy We pay a modest fee to offset written that appears in The TR controlled from the sound booth. and John Goodger and support the activity. production costs for the privilege Times. The hard-working crew at Bill Howard, our Amateur Ra- of hosting the Showcase but there the paper often receives informa- dio chairperson, makes the ar- are many communities that would tion at the very last possible mo- rangements for their group to be love to take that opportunity from ment but accommodates the on duty and the office provides us. We are also the only host that changes needed to get the “weekly parkers to assist them. They con- does not charge residents to attend. miracle” off to the printer. They do trol parking at the front of Busch Our excellent track record with a their job superbly. Hall which is reserved for entertain- well-organized and trouble-free ers who use the Post Office Lobby venue lets us continue to be a Show- entrance to enter the dressing room case host and the agency appreci- and bring in their equipment. ates our facility, its location and our Guests are directed to alternative receptive and responsive audience. parking locations. We are able to draw buyers A smiling Snack Shack crew is ready to take on a long, from more than 60 adult communi- busy day. ties to preview prospective enter- tainment. Dudley Burchill, the Activity starts early on the big owner of EDN, selects the acts for day. At dawn, the professional each Showcase from among the Hank Montgomery uses his The day prior to the Show- sound service arrives to begin to several hundred that she repre- radio to help coordinate case, our maintenance staff coor- set up their equipment. Signs are sents. Typically these range from activities outside. dinated by Wes Fry readies the hall. posted on the doors to direct both a step or two above amateur to sea- While this is going on, ar- It is a full morning or more of activ- entertainers and guests. The Ama- soned professionals with prices rangements are made with the vol- ity. On stage the choir risers must teur Radio group is already on duty reflecting their quality and experi- unteers helping to staff the hall. be disassembled and chairs re- to direct incoming vehicles. Well ence. Talent agencies, of which This year Betty Bryan arranged for moved. The side stage must be before 9 a.m. several communities there are several serving central and supervised the door atten- erected and pipe and drape curtains have arrived to claim table space Florida, are the link between enter- dants. Karen and Larry Kurkowski assembled on both stages. The and to take advantage of Coffee One of the hundreds of Snack tainers seeking to work and the worked the buyer registration table, side stage also requires footlights Social donuts and coffee. Our door Shack customers pays for his communities wanting to hire them Ralph and Ellie Winterburn agreed to be installed and tested. Twenty attendants and buyer registrars are order. and it is through Showcases and to once again manage the balcony tables in sets of five are set up at at their posts signing folks in and Showcase Day is a wonderfully the agency’s talent promotions that spotlight. Larry Heimbach coordi- the front of the hall providing seat- distributing the latest performance special TR entertainment event that entertainers are connected with the nated our sound crew consisting ing for 190 entertainment buyers. schedule. Dudley Burchill, the we have enjoyed for 15 years with hundreds of active adult communi- of Ted Smith, Ken Hankinson, Rick There are 350 chairs carefully agency owner, checks in the enter- more yet to come. I have person- ties. An entertainer could try to Yoder, Steve Valiunas, Fred Steurer, placed in the rest of the hall for resi- tainers as they arrive and sched- ally enjoyed the challenge and the knock on doors themselves but Glenn Young and Alan Kenney; dents and guests. Several tables ules the stages - smaller acts on the opportunity to coordinate and working with an agent is much more however, the arrangement between for entertainers’ promotional mate- side stage or in front of the main bring it to TR——but only once a efficient and successful and worth EDN and the entertainers specifies rials are set up along the side aisle stage curtain, bigger acts on the full year, please! I extend my sincere the 10 to 20 percent commission that sound services must be pro- and another table is placed in front stage. Soon, the first of the sched- appreciation and thanks to all who typically charged. A reputable vided by an outside professional of the sound booth as a registra- uled entertainers are set-up and help. Next season, Ken Langell will agency like EDN can assure clients vendor which in our case is one tion table for buyers. Caution tape standing by ready to perform. oversee the event as the TR tradi- of the quality of an act and its ap- who works with the Disney com- At 10 a.m. the entertainment tion continues next year. propriateness for their unique com- plex. Our TR sound crew is capable begins - no rehearsal, no sound munity culture. check, no chance to re-do, just a bit of conversation between enter- tainers and the sound crew. It truly Our Bernie Bergsma is a non-stop “happening,” and that checks an ID to help 18236 US HWY 301 N it comes off as smoothly as it does Dade City, FL 33523 direct a driver to the is a testimony to the professional Phew! proper parking space. 352-567-9797 skill of the entertainers and the ex- perienced sound, light and stage Barbers crews. Jackie Phillips Heather Williamson

Owner Susan Dickey 15873 Lake Iola Road Dade City, FL 33523 Timber Pines Centre Tues.-Fri. 8 am - 5 pm 10010 State Rd. 52 2707 Forest Rd. Hudson, FL 34669 Spring Hill Sat. 8 am - 2 pm 727-819-1405 352-606-5850 New Location 16 - THE TR TIMES -- Friday, February 8, 2019 Sports Golf news and notes Men’s Golf League from the TRGA Golf equipment management results for Jan. 31 by George Paquette by Bill Harkins Reminder: TRGA Spaghetti control in wet or hot weather when that you should clean your ball at Today was our 8th league day of the season. We had 31 players Dinner will be held on Thursday, hands perspire. It will provide every tee. When on the green you show up on a very windy chilly morning. Looking forward to warm Feb. 21 in Busch Hall. maximum tackiness giving you should mark your ball, pick up and weather one of these Thursdays for league play. Thanks to all who showed Keeping your golf equipment more control. Clean grips will clean before putting. up to play. clean is an important part of man- also make them last longer be- 3. Cleaning the ball is easy Low Handicap (0-8) High Handicap (9-25) aging your golf game. Not only cause perspiration, oils and grime with the ball washers on our course Low Gross Low Gross does cleaning your clubs affect are removed. Here are some easy but make sure you dry the ball. A 1 Ron Duplessis, 1 Bruce Ellison, their look, but it affects their per- steps to follow. dry ball does not pick up as much Lynn Meyers ...... 33 Stan Motycka ...... 41 formance as well. Here are a few 1. Using a bucket of warm wa- dirt. A wet ball will affect the cen- 2 Rich Beisel, Gary Carter....34 2 Duncan McCallum ...... 42 steps to follow to ensure you get ter with a couple of drops of mild ter of gravity on a golf ball. 3 Bill Harkins ...... 35 3 John Burkhart, Neil Jillson, the most out of your clubs for detergent, dip a washcloth into the Golf shoes Low Net Antony Derose, many years. bucket and scrub your grips. 1. Wipe down your golf shoes 1 Rich Beisel ...... 28 Sam Wykoff ...... 44 Cleaning clubheads 2. Rinse the grips with soap- after every game to remove the 2 Lynn Meyers, Low Net 1. Fill a bucket with warm wa- free water, then rinse the wash- golf course chemicals from your Jay Mathews, ...... 30 1 Bruce Ellison ...... 30 ter then add a bit of dish soap to cloth free of detergent and wipe shoes. Imagine what those herbi- 3 Al Horney, John Wedell, 2 Stan Motycka, the water. the grip of any residue. Rinse the cides and pesticides can do to your John Goodger, Ken Person 31 Sam Wykoff ...... 31 2. Place your clubheads down grips again with soap-free water to golf shoes. Wiping down your Eagle 3 D. McCallum, Neil Jillson .32 in the water and let them soak for make sure all the detergent is re- golf shoes will also take off any Gary Carter on #7 Birdies about five minutes. moved from the grip. excess water and dirt. Birdies Bruce Ellison, D. McCallum 1 3. Scrub the clubheads with a 3. Use a dry towel and wipe 2. Inspect the cleats on your Lynn Meyers ...... 3 Chip-ins toothbrush or a soft-bristle scrub the grips dry. golf shoes and make sure they are Bill Harkins, Ron Duplessis 2 Duncan McCallum ...... 1 brush. Avoid using a stiff brush that Golf balls all there and in good condition. If Chip-ins Putts will scratch your clubheads. 1. A dirty golf ball can affect you are missing spikes or if they Al Horney, Gary Carter ...... 1 Stan Motycka, Neil Jillson 13 4. Rinse your clubheads us- contact with the club, flight in the are worn down too far, you could Putts Closest to pin #3 ing a faucet or hose then dry the air and roll on the green. damage the sole of the shoe which Jay Mathews ...... 11 Neil Jillson ...... 11’10” clubheads using a dry cloth. 2. You can clean your ball on will cause your golf shoes to leak. Closest to pin #5 Cleaning golf grips two occasions. These are on the So replace your spikes when John Dennison ...... 2’5” 500 Don’t forget your club grips. tee and on the green. Most infor- needed. by Pat McCallum A clean grip will provide better mation I have read recommends Saturday, Feb. 2 1 John Gorman ...... 2180 2 Connie Bradley ...... 1570 3 Bob Luther ...... 1550 Hole-in-One RC TR Golf Dominoes by Maggie Crawford by Linda Gough Motorsports Scrambles If anybody happens to get a hole-in-one this year would you Wednesday, Jan. 30 by Douglas Hatfield by Laura Apgar and please contact me at 352-807-8334 to let me know so I can arrange Table 1 Cathy Lefebvre ...... 212 Wednesday, Jan. 30 Sandy Pemberton for you to have your picture taken for the paper. You also have to Table 2 Helen Skelton ...... 226 1 Steve Laymon ...... 30 pts Saturday, Jan. 26 write a little blurb, telling us your experience of getting to make such Thursday, Jan. 31 2 Frank Gedert ...... 25 pts We had 25 players who a remarkable shot. I will be putting your name on the hole-in-one Table 3 Bobbie Matkovich... 176 3 Paul Harberts ...... 24 pts showed up to play in the cold plaque at the end of the year. Thank you, Maggie Crawford Table 4 Eunice Noderer...... 191 4 Mike Cuddy ...... 23 pts weather but it quickly warmed up Saturday, Feb. 2 for us all. 1 Rich Kuharick ...... 29 pts We played the game of Odd 2 Mark Leister ...... 27 pts and Even. Men had to choose one 3 Ed Fosnight ...... 24 pts club to play on the odd holes all 4 Mike King ...... 24 pts the way to the greens and women Yacht Club had to choose one club to play on Wednesday, Jan. 30 the even holes all the way to the Bingo DragonFlite 95 Class Partners Party green. 1 Gary Steeves The next scramble will be by Ellen Phillips Party Bridge 2 Barry Sellick Saturday, Feb. 9. Wednesday, Jan. 30 Bridge 3 Chuck Lemke Results Sandi Walsh, Hannah Bennett, by Douglas Hatfield Soling Class by Connie Bradley 1 Jim Colborne, Steve Jackson, Audrey Hannah, Donna Kusky, Thursday, Jan. 31 1 Lynn Meyers Tuesday, Jan. 29 Dawn Pulleyn Marie Lupien, Janet Dusko (2), 1 Bob and Carolyn Angus . 3840 2 Bill Wise 1 Doug and 2 Pete Fleming, Janet Beisel, Lenore Kennedy, Teresa Corlew, 2 Dick and Terri Cohen .... 3200 3 Chuck Lemke Marcia Hatfield ...... 4350 Betty Colborne Louise Powers, Dan Varner, Steve 3 Roger Joynes and Saturday, Feb. 2 2 Jim Weigand and 3 Dan Varner, Barb Swartz, Niles (2), Michele Wilkins, Bud Barb Aubrey...... 3130 DragonFlite 95 Class Tawnya Rowden ...... 3440 Laura Apgar, Jim Hightower, Wuebker, Ellen Phillips, Kathy Den- 1 Jay Matthews 3 Roger Joynes and John Wedell, Mary DeWeed, nis, Charles Doran, John Freed, 2 Gary Steeves Barb Aubrey...... 3060 Bill Apgar Linda Smith, Mark Veenstra, 3 Rick Yoder Wardene Statham Soling Class by Larry Polzin 1 Gary Steeves Saturday, Feb. 2 2 Lynn Meyers Debra Burke (2), Jean McKenney, Cribbage 3 Rick Yoder Mary Veenstra (2), Ron Ball (2), Power Boats Bud Wuebker, Dee Carl, Betty Monday, Feb. 4 Monday, Jan. 28 Bryan, Marie Lupien, Gloria by John Goodger Power Vee Polzin, Sandi Walsh (2), Maxine 1 Bob Luther...... 574 1 Ed Rauch Doran (2), Pat Dellamuth, Teresa 2 Denis Parent...... 571 2 Frank Namink Corlew, Kathy Dennis, Michele 3 Jon LeGro...... 565 3 Denny McMahon Wilkins, B. Dowell, Mary Louise 4 Ken Lewis...... 563 Stealthwake Robbins 1 Jerry McRoberts 2 Ed Rauch, Paul Harberts 3 Frank Namink Friday, Feb. 1 Power Vee 1 Rich VonQualen 2 Ed Rauch 3 Frank Namink Stealthwake 1 Ed Rauch 2 Frank Namink 3 Rich VonQualen, Bob Troyer THE TR TIMES -- Friday, February 8, 2019 -- 17 Sports, cont’d

you had reading homework to complement your golf lesson. Ladies’ Golf League On the ball Sandra Yeager thanked everyone for the kind words and cards as results for Jan. 30 by Pat Anderson they showed her all of the people by Leslie Price I never thought that wearing a Herb had touched in our park. Chilly again this morning but I guess not all Wednesdays can be golf top covered in one hoodie, There will be a plaque dedication beautiful. Chris Marsh gave a beautiful remembrance to Herb Yeager one windproof jacket and one in Herb’s name on Thursday, Feb. and Sandra was there to share some stories. goose-down vest would not keep 7 at 4 p.m. me warm enough to complete a The following are other impor- Low Handicap 0-12 High Handicap 13+ round of golf. Last week it was tant dates to remember in Febru- Low Gross Low Gross very cold but we still managed to ary: 1 Vicki Brooks ...... 39 1 Lorraine Gould ...... 43 get 29 hardy women out to battle • Tuesday, Feb. 12 – Poker tour- 2 Eleanor Buchser, 2 Nan Lance...... 45 the elements. It was also windy so nament and game night Sylvia Cole ...... 40 3 Denise Matthews, that may be the reason we had no PAT ANDERSON • Thursday, Feb. 21 – Spaghetti 3 Pat Daubenmier, Joan McLean, Anne Wilson ...... 46 birdies or chip-ins at all. Before we played golf, Chris dinner Germaine Savoie ...... 42 High Net We had a very successful Bake Marsh offered a heartfelt message Low Net 1 Lorna Mooers ...... 33 • Friday, Feb. 22 – Golf cart Sale and Stemware sale last Satur- about Herb Yeager and all of his 1 Shannon Harkins ...... 32 2 Nancy Scime ...... 34 wash day. Lots of goodies were avail- contributions to our TR Golf 2 Pat Daboll ...... 34 3 Viola Lee, As I mentioned in last week’s able. Many thanks go out to all the Course. He gave many people golf 3 Chris Marsh ...... 35 Carolyn Zadoyko ...... 35 paper the Ladies’ League Golf Tour- people who baked the treats and lessons. He would then take time Fewest Putts Fewest Putts nament is being held on March 6 packaged them up for sale. A good to find golf articles which he would Eleanor Buchser, Denise Matthews...... 13 and 7. Please fill out the Tourna- time was had by all the volunteers. personally deliver to your lot so that Sylvia Cole ...... 14 ment Registration Form supplied Closest to #3: Lorraine Gould in this issue. No entries will be Friday Euchre accepted after Feb. 27. Bowling by Bob Phillips and Jan Werner Friday, Feb. 1 Ladies’ Golf League by Lin Buczek Loners: Therese LeGro and Friday, Feb. 1 Duncan McCallum 2019 Championship Men’s Scratch High Game 1 Rich VonQualen ...... 42 Bill Buczek ...... 223 2 John Gorman ...... 41 Thank you Wednesday, March 6 and Thursday, March 7 Steve Niles...... 204 3 Bill Buczek, Lawrence DeRaaf by Laura Apgar Joe Politsky ...... 188 Jon LeGro, Jan Werner ...... 38 I would like to thank the fol- 1. Must have paid $7 for membership to Ladies’ Golf League Men’s Scratch High Series lowing ladies who helped me col- and have played at least FOUR times in the League. Bill Buczek ...... 613 lect the annual golf memberships 2. There is NO entry fee. Steve Niles...... 603 from Nov. 1 thru Feb. 1, Pat But- Tim Base ...... 504 ler, Sharon Gilbert, Diane Phillips, 3. No entries accepted after Wednesday, Feb. 27. Men’s Handicap High Game Beanie Wise, Trish Horney, Vicki Tim Base ...... 243 Brooks, Valerie Smith and Susan 4. An established handicap is necessary to compete for NET Bill Buczek ...... 242 Bid Euchre Stahley. Ladies, volunteering your scores. Joe Politsky ...... 234 Thursday, Jan. 31 help and time was so wonderful. I Men’s Handicap High Series 1 Bob Luther ...... 129 cannot thank each and every one Registration Form Tim Base ...... 687 2 Pat McCallum, of you enough. Bill Buczek ...... 670 Barb Nelson ...... 85 Name:______Mem #: ______Dave Couture ...... 649 Men’s High Average Phone:______Lot: ______Steve Niles...... 191 Women’s Scratch High Game Return completed form to Pat Anderson lot 13-31. Lin Buczek ...... 166 Tammy Howe ...... 156 Leslie Price ...... 156 Texas Hold ’em Debi Niles ...... 155 by Jack Davis Chinese Women’s Scratch High Series Tuesday, Jan. 29 Wizard Leslie Price ...... 461 1 Jack Davis by Pat Berl Mah Jong Lin Buczek ...... 443 2 Milt Warfield Table Tennis Debi Niles ...... 437 3 Sheri Cable Tuesday, Jan. 29 by Marcia Hatfield Women’s Handicap High Game 4 Patrick Fenelon by Lou Schuler Table 1 Monday, Jan. 28 Tammy Howe ...... 231 Saturday, Feb. 2 Monday, Jan. 28 1 Pat McCallum...... 290 Jackie Gage...... 6 Grace Couture ...... 220 Game 1 1 Bradley Teets ...... 10 2 Rose Taggaret ...... 260 Peggy Ellicott ...... 3 Rae Marek ...... 216 1 Bill Apgar 2 Ron Hicks, Barry Sellick ...... 9 3 Vicki Howard ...... 240 Carolyn Angus, Women’s Handicap High Series 2 Bridget Thompson 3 Tom Etchil, Carey Box, 4 Sheila Zanca ...... 190 Marcia Hatfield ...... 2 Tammy Howe ...... 646 3 Alan Gilliland Dave Bass...... 6 Table 2 Judy Pech, Nancy Moschler .... 1 Grace Couture ...... 628 4 Tom Thompson Thursday, Jan. 31 1 Tom Berl...... 25 Friday, Feb. 1 Debi Niles ...... 590 5 Pat Fenelon 1 Carey Box, Lou Schuler...... 7 2 Imma Smith ...... 240 Carolyn Angus ...... 4 Women’s High Average Turbo Game 2 Dick Kosbab, Bill Tucker, 3 Callie Zak ...... 230 Marcia Hatfield ...... 3 Lin Buczek ...... 158 1 Bill Apgar Dave Bass...... 6 4 Mary Louise Robbins, Leslie Price ...... 158 3 Barb Nelson, Tom Etchil...... 4 Ellen Roper ...... 210 HARVEY National Mah MOBILE Jongg League The Muscle Clinic HOMES by Bette Gorman Monday, Jan. 28 Massage Therapy Judi Artz, Kathy Ellison, Jan Poor, Bette Gorman...... 75 FL ST EST Lic # MM4165 Pat Anderson, Pat McCallum, Arlene Wycoff...... 50 New Park Models 8’, 12’, or 14’ wide Sue Kehl ...... 25 5 Therapists Available Used RV’s and Park Models • We Welcome Trades Wednesday, Jan. 30 Harvey Mobile Homes, Inc. Janet Stevens ...... 160 Pat McCallum ...... 150 Open 13025 S Highway 441, Summerfield, FL 34491 Mon. - Fri. 9:30 - 5:30 Kathy Ellison, Sandy Poast .. 125 866-486-2315 Arlene Wykoff...... 110 Sat. 10:00 - 3:00 352-347-5290 [email protected] www.harveysrv.com Pat Anderson ...... 100 Bette Gorman ...... 50 14140 8th Street Friday, Feb. 1 Arlene Wykoff ...... 100 Dade City, FL 33523 Kathy Ellison, Jan Poor, Pat McCallum, Sue Kehl ...... 75 352-523-0047 Janet Stevens, Therese LeGro...... 25 18 - THE TR TIMES -- Friday, February 8, 2019 Scenes from the Flea Market Lessons from recent Coffee Seminars Identification and prevention of stroke by Kathy Carlig Barb Van Cattenburch, RN, our 3. Hemorrhagic stroke, which Treatments do work. Over speaker for this session on stroke represents 13 percent of strokes, 5.8 million people are alive today prevention was actually on the team occurs when a blood vessel rup- due to the use of the clot-busting that started the stroke program at tures and bleeds out. medicine known as TPA. Advent Health in 2011. Nowadays Whether it is a TIA or a full- Risk factors include the all ER nurses are certified as mem- blown stroke, always dial 911 for an following: bers of a stroke team. ambulance to take you to a hospi- High blood pressure--higher A stroke occurs when a ves- tal. Never transport a patient by car than 140/90. sel bringing blood and oxygen to because the driver cannot be re- High cholesterol which the brain gets blocked or ruptures. sponsible for driving AND caring causes blocked arteries. High cholesterol will close down for a stroke victim! Time is an ex- Diabetes which constricts BUSY SELLERS AND BUYERS the openings in blood vessels tremely important factor in your blood vessels. Photos by Randy Doell which might increase the possibil- survival. The drug used to treat Carotid or other artery ity of blood clots being caught in stroke is known as TPA (Tissue disease. these narrowed arteries. Plasminogen Activator). TPA must Atrial fibrillation. A stroke will destroy 1-2 bil- be administered within three hours Physical inactivity, obesity, lion brains cells since nerve cells of the onset of the stroke or it is smoking and alcohol consumption. cannot function without oxygen, not successful in dissolving the Age and gender (more so in then body parts cannot function. clot. men than women). Brain cells without oxygen die and A CT scan is used immediately In order to lower risk, a dead brain cells cannot be regen- upon arriving at the emergency patient needs to lower their A1C erated. room. The doctor can see if bleed- reading, increase their activity, At present, stroke is ranked as ing has occurred from the scan. A lose weight and lower their over- the 5th leading cause of death with blood clot will not show up on a all cholesterol level. over 800,000 deaths in the U.S. per scan right away. Usually a second This sounds like good advice year. Every 40 seconds someone scan is necessary after 24-48 for all of us, especially if it can suffers a stroke and every four hours to see the damage from a prevent a stroke. minutes someone dies of a stroke. clot. Further information on strokes There are several different The acronym BEE FAST will can be found by Googling the types of stroke. help caregivers to recognize the American Stroke Association. 1.TIA (transient ischemic at- symptoms of stroke. Once again, we thank Advent tack) is a brief stroke-like attack B = changes in Balance. Hospital and Larry Wills for that, despite resolving in minutes E-= changes in Eye move- providing breakfast treats for the to hours, still requires medical at- ment. Coffee Seminar and introducing tention to distinguish it from an E = changes in the Ear. i.e. the our speaker. actual stroke. TIAs can be consid- ability to hear and comprehend. ered a warning since 13 percent go F = alteration in the Face on to a larger stroke. muscle, i.e., drooping on one side. 2. Ischemic stroke occurs when A = Arm weakness. MAGGIE CRAWFORD, PAT BUTLER AND NAN LANCE a blood vessel supplying blood to S = slurred or abnormal AT THE LADIES’ GOLF LEAGUE BAKE SALE TABLE the brain is obstructed by a blood Speech. clot. 87 percent of all strokes are T = don’t waste any Time. Call ischemic. 911 even if the patient protests. www.strokeassociation .org Celebrating PHONE You can find the right plant for the right place (352) 567-2395 Years DADE CITY by Kathy Carlig 50 On Thursday, Jan. 31, Jim Moll, County in his present capacity tures each year, so be sure to of Service Program Manager of the Florida- since 2013. check the plant you choose for Friendly Landscaping Program of In Jim’s talk he asked us to zone hardiness. PEST CONTROL, INC. Pasco County, delivered a lively consider the following topics: When questioned about citrus PHONE and practical seminar on landscap- Controls of pests, Water effi- production in this area, Jim 15534 U. S. 301 (888) 272-2871 ing in an area that is located be- ciency, Fertilize appropriately, explained that greening will not be DADE CITY, FLORIDA 33523 TOLL-FREE tween two climatic zones. To avoid Recycle, Mulch, Reduce runoff cured. Instead groves will be disappointment after all your work, and Know mature size of plants. destroyed. Some new citrus trees it is necessary that plants selected Using examples for each of these are being planted with a protective Have your income tax, are suited to this area of Pasco topics helped to enlighten us in our net bag wrapped around their base. Federal, State and Local County and TR. planning. Choosing plants suitable We can expect citrus to be grown We can rely on his informa- for our area reduces the diseases almost hydroponically and to take prepared and E-filed by tion due to his long experience that will attack plants. 15-20 years to bounce back. Florida Notary Luella Wilson ranging from interning at a botani- By checking on your choices To rid your yard of armadil- Registered IRS Preparer cal garden on the island of Hawaii you can select those that do not los, Jim advises that it is best to to working at Bok Gardens here in require heavy watering. Some trap the animal and dispose of it Travelers Rest 07-13 352-206-8662 Florida. After working as a Horti- drought resistant choices are Pal- with the help of a wildlife service. Office 813-925-9024 culture Extension Agent in mettos, Dwarf Indian Hawthorne To protect plants from frost, Hernando County for 13 years, he and St. Augustine grass. use a tarp with a framework to keep [email protected] has been working for Pasco Using fertilizer at the wrong the plastic away from the plant time of year is not only wasteful itself. The use of sheets or blan- but could also increase growth at kets is preferable because they are the wrong time of year and will breathable fabrics. cause a weakening of the plant in I know it is hard to believe but the long run. By knowing the ma- snakes are good to have in your ture size of the plant, less pruning garden as they control the small will be necessary and will reduce vermin population! the amount of plant waste that Finally, Jim informed us of a should be recycled. If plants are publication available through the mulched properly, the water Southwest Florida Water Manage- needed is reduced and less runoff ment District (SWFWMD) (https:/ will occur in the form of both wa- /www.swfwmd.state.fl.us). The title ter and fertilizer reaching our wa- of the book is The Florida Vigil Mass terways. Friendly Guide to Plant Selection Saturday, 4 pm The soil in this area is acidic, and Landscape Design. When you Sunday Masses so this must be taken into consid- go to the website, scroll down to 8 am & 10:30 am eration when selecting plants. We Resources. Click on Resources Daily Masses should remember that when pur- and scroll down to Free Publica- 7:30 am Monday - Friday chasing from “big-box stores” we tions. Scroll down again and click are choosing from plants that could on page two and finally scroll RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES be used throughout the Tampa down to the guide name. After you Sunday, 9:05 am - 10:20 am area, not specifically for Pasco register you can receive this guide Rev. Krzysztof Gazdowicz, Pastor County. In this area we can expect free,or you can wait for mine to (352) 588-3641 a few nights of freezing tempera- arrive and take a look at it. THE TR TIMES -- Friday, February 8, 2019 -- 19 Classifieds Obituaries

ice was held Friday, Jan. 18 at Units and Vehicles for sale EILEEN MARY 2011 Skyline park model 12 11 a.m., at Phalen’s Funeral home RICHARDSON BARTRAM 2006 Holiday Rambler by 45 with 10 by 45 built-on large in Torrington. Mother Sandra 2013 Redwood 40KB 5th Eileen Mary Richardson Neptune Model 36 PDQ - All living room with large storage Cosman of St. John’s Episcopal wheel (41 ft.) - Never road Bartram passed away on Wednes- new Michelin tires, one owner, closet has double insulated rub- Church in Pine Meadow driven, washer/dryer, island, resi- day, Jan. 9 at her home in New non-smokers, Blue Ox hitch, well ber roof. Kitchen has new appli- officiated. Burial at Bakerville dential s/s fridge/freezer, new Hartford, Conn. after a long battle maintained, Good Sam extended leather power recliner, sofa/bed, ances. 2 bedroom one bath with Cemetery will follow at the con- with Alzheimer’s. She was sur- warranty transferable. Asking built-in cabinets, bath has venience of the family. solid wood cabinets, power aw- rounded by her husband of almost $65,000. ning, 3 large slides, 2 A/Cs, enter- tankless water heater for shower. In lieu of flowers, donations 35 years, Richard “Dick” Bartram, 2525 Jay Matthews Open front porch and rear may be made to Foothills Visiting tainment center and 2 TVs, elec- and many family members at the 518-944-4277 screened porch. Inside air condi- Nurse Association in Winsted or tronic fireplace, central vacuum, time of her passing. Trailer/Cabana includes tioned laundry room with the Alzheimers Association in recessed LED lights, full pantry, Eileen was born on April 9, 2008 golf cart, share of stock, stackable front load washer and Southington. queen bed. Price reduced to 1936 in Torrington, Conn. to Ol- washer/dryer, all furniture and dryer with lots of storage. Rear $42,500 (below NADA average). ive (Hewitt) and Clarence draperies. Easy walk to Busch entrance has power wheel chair Concrete pad, lease, Club Car golf Richardson. She was the oldest of Hall, golf course, pool and dog cart, swing, small appliances avail- lift. Solid concrete driveway eight children and is survived by PATRICIA A. GOOD PAYNE park. New drop ceiling in Cabana, able. with clamshell cover for golf her brothers Gerald (Sharon) and Patricia A. Good Payne, 84, professionally painted, exterior 08-11 George Kraemer cart. Priced to sell $89,900 OBO. Kenneth (Janet), her sisters Mar- of Indianapolis, Ind., passed away power washed, cleaned carpet and 207-250-6414 21-26 Randy Dean garet Beary, Norah (Lee) Hodge on Friday, Sept. 21, 2018. She was interior. Includes 1980 Franklin 813-493-3508 Trailer, 36 feet. Must sell. 2006 Skyline Park Model and Mavis (Greg) Kula. She was born to Earl and Garnet (Roger) Cardinal Fifth Wheel $34,500. For viewing, contact: (14x35ft.) - Private access to predeceased by her brother Good in Lebanon Oct. 5, 1933. New roof and vents, 13-18 Beth Rascoll bathroom from bedroom. Addition Trailer 30’ Clarence “Doug” Richardson and Patricia was a resident of In- king bed, entertainment center, im- 727-337-0749 of 10x30 feet contains 2 rooms her sister Laurie Lane. dianapolis, Ind. at the time of her maculate condition, TR share in- 2005 Bornfree (27 ft.) auto- and shed, washer, dryer. All except Eileen was the proud Mom to passing. cluded and can remain on site. matic awning and levelers, backup shed temperature-controlled with David (Jacki) Buyak, Nancy Hoyt, Pat graduated from Jefferson $19,500. camera GPS, all wood cabinets, over-sized HVAC. Lot 14-31. Susan (Fred) Newman, Wendy High School and then went on to 01-17 Ted Towl microwave, leather couch and Asking $75,000. (Wayne) Sedgwick, John (Grace) Ball State University. She began chairs, pull-out couch, over the cab 231-730-3190 Bartram, Suzanne (LaMarr) her career as a teacher in New Pat Berl 585-329-5157 2005 Keystone Hornet sleeping area, large rear bath, Tom Berl 585-737-4014 Walton, Laura (Tom) Maragnano Market Elementary and then Sport Travel Trailer 36’, two 20-inch TV with satellite system, and Sally (Giles) Potter. She was moved to Coal Creek Central. Pat bedrooms plus push-out kitchen/ buddy brake tow system, remov- 2013 Suzuki Burgman Mo- blessed with 21 grandchildren, 27 taught second grade and then art living area. Large bathroom. able handicap lift, $26,000. torcycle 650cc, 8289 miles, great-grandchildren with two more until retiring to work on the farm Three flat screen TV’s, one per 2652 Javonne Hall power windshield and mirrors, great-grandchildren due this full-time for more than 25 years. room. Kitchen is equipped incl 865-388-3849 ABS, automatic transmission, spring. She was predeceased by She was a member of the dishes, etc. Sofa/bed plus two re- Two manual shift capability, power her great-granddaughter, Ava Jade Southport United Methodist 2006 Trophy 40’ RV. cliners. Double bunk plus a single slides, roof-over, covered patio. mode. Like new condition, com- Newman. She is also survived by Church, the Indiana Calligraphy bed which converts to desk. Liq- Fully furnished with queen walk plete with cover. $5,800 O.B.O. many nieces, nephews and friends. Guild and the Indianapolis Art uid rubber EPDM roof resurface around bed and queen sofa bed. 2522 Warren Dinkledine Music and creativity were a League, participated in the three in 2016. On premium lot with con- Washer and dryer. Lots of storage. 352-588-5018 large part of Eileen’s life. She was year Academy for Spiritual For- crete under RV. Club Car golf cart, Clean and in excellent condition, no an accomplished musician, play- mation, helped form the Central or Cabana on large lot near power washer, patio furniture, pets, non-smokers. Asking ing the accordian, piano and organ Southern Indiana Emmaus Com- Busch Hall, A/C, enclosed front clamshell patio with privacy hedge. $39,000. Call for appointment. with several local orchestras and munity and established annual Si- porch. Built-in desk and storage on Shed has fridge, washer, bench, 01-09 Mark and Johanna Waltz bands. She also played at many lent Retreats in the Southern Indi- back wall. Hide-a-Bed and other tools. Well-maintained since new. 814-460-0220 campgrounds throughout North ana Conference United Methodist Price is $10,000. TR share furniture included. Stack washer America during their travels with Women where she served as 2004 Skyline Park Model is negotiable. and dryer in shed. Cabana painted the Airstream Owners Camping President from 2001 until 2005. (12’ x 41’) 2 bedrooms. All fur- 04-10 John Orct and roof recoated in 2014. Club WBCCI and most recently at She facilitated a local unit retreat, nishing included except personal 905-681-0359 $17,000 Travelers Rest in Dade City, Fla. usually a book study for more than items. Washer & dryer in house or [email protected] 1992 Airstream (34 feet) where she and Dick made their ten years. Pat served as an Oblate and 1 TV included. Complete Classic with many upgrades in- 2008 Retreat by Keystone working kitchen with added stor- winter home in The Village, lot 26- of St. Benedict at Our Lady of cluding laminate floors, new lino- Park Model 400 sq ft coupled 21. She was the pianist and back- Grace at the St. Benedict Monas- age spaces and separate dining leum in bath, new tires and brakes with an additional 240 sq. ft. area. Completely renovated front bone for the Travelaires for many tery in Beech Grove, Ind. She (2010), furnace rebuilt (2016), screened-in porch. Two bdrms, years. It was not unusual to see mentored many other women en- to back in 2018-19. Asking windows and vents recaulked 1 1/2 baths and loaded with high $80,000. people ringed around a piano sing- couraging expanding leadership 2019, queen bed, dinette, large quality extras. Ready to move in. ing up a storm and always at the roles and was a strong encourager 10-25 Albert Galletti shower with bench seat, 2 Fantas- Located on lot 06-20 in a quiet 905-518-0260 center was Eileen and her piano. of many people. Her warm smiles tic fans, huge cedar closet with section of RV South. Eileen performed edifying con- always brightened your day. 2000 Fleetwood Bounder, mirrored doors, built-in stereo, Asking price $45,900. 34D, V10 engine, new flooring, certs at TR which included talented Married 56 years, Pat’s hus- new 2018 AC refrigerator, $7,000. Contact Billie Doell family members whose musical band James Frederick Payne Banks System, front-end stabilizer, 11-26 Bob or Mary Connors 352-467-1172 educations she had begun. She “Fred” predeceased her in 2012. steering aid, Tiger Paw rear 269-589-5494 stabilizer bar, Onan generator, all Miscellaneous taught piano and organ to several Pat is survived by her children: of her children and Victor Payne, Valerie Smith, windows have awnings and Armour 2001 31 ft. Land Yacht Mo- Guard, non-smokers. Excellent for sale grandchildren. Eileen loved music Vincent Payne and Sondra tor Home. Workhorse chassis and many of her children and grand- Newman, six grandchildren and condition, $30,000. with 8.1 GM gasoline engine. Tires 10-64 Ray Lo Presti Good used golf balls. All pro- children play musical instruments five great-grandchildren. (Sondra changed in last two years. In ceeds go to beautification of golf today, much to her enjoyment. The was one of Pat’s students who 518-893-2427 Florida for the last 7 years for win- 2013 Can-Am Spyder RT course. evening before her passing, her chose Pat and Fred as family, a life- ter. Leather-type seats. Queen bed, 07-02 Bruce Cole granddaughter, Abigail, was play- time of mutual caring.) runs great, has been well taken care full bath/shower, 3-way hot water of. Full and half cover, optional 902-836-4511 ing the piano and Eileen had such Pat and Fred wintered at TR tank. New commode, refrigerator Tull Glazener Arrangement joy on her face, even though she on lots 11-12 and 16-22. She par- front seat backrest, GPS, radio, rebuilt one year ago. Front and rear controls, heated grips, luggage a n d D V D for dulcimer, never was in rapidly failing health. ticipated in acrylic and watercol- back hydraulic levelers. Back-up used. She was also an accomplished ors and especially enjoyed colors rack, automatic, arm rests, floor camera, flat screen TV with DVD boards. $12,000. Moon River, etc. seamstress, making beautiful quilts taught by Nancy Rogers. Pat had player built in. 75,500 miles. Asking $10 each. and wedding gowns for several artwork recognized at a Lois Showers $29,500. Reasonable offers ac- 2513 570-939-2077 02-10 Judy VanSwol family members and taught sew- Zephyrhills Art League Event and cepted. 219-718-6437 ing to family members as well. received a Purchase Award at the Village Home 28-03 Charles Mears Aside from her musical career, she Indiana State Museum, which be- 352-588-3435 15’ RV slide topper awning for sale with all hardware $150. worked for area businesses includ- came a permanent part of their ing Torrington Savings Bank, Land collection. She loved creative Furnished double-wide ide- 2000 40’ Travel Supreme 5th 05-46 Don and Pat Markle O’Lakes and Mitchell Volvo, both writing and before her death had ally located at 2604 Maple with Wheel, 2nd owner, never road 352-588-3091 in Simsbury. been giving her valued items to large back yeard: 2 BR, large mas- driven. Oak cabinets, Corian 2018 Dulcimer, including A special thanks goes out to those she felt would care for and ter, 2 BA, huge living/dining room counter tops,oak window cornices, case and music stand. $200. Eileen’s sister-in-law, Janet about them. (Ed. Note: Some of area. Large enclosed Florida room entertainment center, custom 06-10 Pat Dellamuth Richardson, MSN, who lovingly Richard Wiehe’s Creative Writing with A/C. Carport w/shed and a touches, fully furnished, many ex- 319-330-2899 oversaw her medical care, and to Class projects Pat had collected in small porch. Shed has shelving and tras, turn-key move-in condition, Eileen’s caregivers Carla Turra, a notebook and sent to TR with me. work bench. Washer and dryer in- heavy duty washer/dryer in shed. Wanted to buy Ruth Collen, Michelle Hester and They will be placed in the Library. cluded. Pad with full hook-up for Asking $15,000. SALE PENDING Sherril Gregory, and previously Pat was my dear friend; she is des- trailer or motorhome. Water soft- 16-29 Art Nielson Clam shell awnings, 8’ x 8’ Gina Bergmann, without whom it perately missed.) Pat started and ener and reverse osmosis. 908-468-8148 20-27 George Perry would have been difficult to keep led the Women’s Emmaus Re- New price - $115,000 Helen Nielson 804-586-5714 Eileen in her home. A funeral serv- union Group that met until 2016. Barbara Colson 10-10 908-468-8163 20 - THE TR TIMES -- Friday, February 8, 2019