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WINTER HAVEN RESORT
NEWS & VIEWS
IN THIS ISSUE:
 WHR POA Speaks –
Election Results:
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Board of Directors
By-Laws
Architectural Rules
Resaca System
 WHR Office Software –
An In-Depth Analysis
 The Dangers of
Liquefied Natural Gas
 Let’s Go Fishing
 Drink More Water
 And More…
January, 2016
CONTENTS
Features
Board of Directors’ News…………….3
Manager’s Report……………………..4
Activities Update…………… ………..5
Roving Reporters…...…...……. .…….6
Winter Haven Originals..……………..8
Valley Gardens…..…….………..……9
Man’s Best Friends……..………..….10
From The Pastor’s Pen...…………….11
The Chapel Corner……….………….12
Sections
Letters to the Editor…………………...2
Happenings Around Winter Haven….13
Announcements……………………...17
Milestones & Personal Tidbits…..…..19
Monthly Special…….……………….21
Adventure Beyond the Gate..………..23
Health & Fitness……………………..25
Attachments
Be Our Guest………………………...26
Treasurer’s Report………….. ………29
WINTER HAVEN RESORT NEWS & VIEWS
LETTERS TO THE
EDITOR
Winter Haven Resort News & Views
Publisher:
Winter Haven Resort
Managing Editor: Communications Committee
Content Editor:
Mary Ann Finke
Copy Editor
Sue Alton
Production Editor: Juan Estrada
Milestones Editor Jan Tweedie
Staff Writers:
Sue Alton
Mary Ann Finke
Lenny Spicer
Lois Thomas
Cookie Ullrich
Board of Directors:
Bob Moore, President
[email protected]
Lee Shelton, 1st Vice President
[email protected]
Dan Dunek, 2nd Vice President
[email protected]
Pauline Walker, Secretary
[email protected]
John Tweedie, Treasurer
[email protected]
DISCLAIMER
The views contained in the Winter Haven Resort News & Views
Newsletter are the personal views of the person writing the article
or letter and are not the views of this Newsletter, the
Communications Committee, or of Winter Haven Resort. Winter
Haven Resort does not endorse any product or service.
Letters to the Editor should be sent to: newsletter@
winterhavenresort.com, or placed in the Communications
Committee cubby.
[Publisher’s Code No. [01-01/21-F]
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To The Editor:
I read Hoby’s letter in the December
newsletter with interest. I completely
agree with him. I feel that it is vital to
have a program of on-going repairs and
capital improvements to our resort. It
seems that some people place a higher
priority on maintaining the lowest
possible monthly dues rather than
improving the resort. With the number
of residents in Winter Haven Resort,
even a small amount of money monthly
can add up to a significant sum in a short
time, allowing improvements to be made.
My thought is that we should consider
such a move.
Richard Henneke
To The Editor:
Winter Haven Resort Arts and Crafts
Show and Sale.
Our park has many residents who love to
do crafts and also ones who sell much
needed products.
At our next show, February 13, 2016,
from 8am to noon, you will find
wonderful items: from books to art, from
wood working to sewing, from jewelry to
weaving, even products for your home
and for your face! Osprey Cruises will
be there to book your trips on their
adventures around Port Isabel!!
Please join us…there is something for
everyone. Or just come to see what your
neighbors are working on. We guarantee
it will be fun.
Anne Gilmer
[email protected]
BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ NEWS
By Bob Moore, President
At the recently concluded Annual Business Meeting all proposed amendments
to our By-Laws and Architectural Rules passed with an overwhelming majority of
yes votes by the membership. In the Board of Directors election, Pauline Walker
and John Tweedie were elected to serve. I welcome them both and want to thank
Don Roskamp and Dennis Williams for their service as directors. The resaca
irrigation system question to the membership resulted in 245.5 members voting to
abandon the current infrastructure of piping. There were a total of 352.5 votes cast
or 67% of the eligible votes.
Over the next few months the board will be finalizing plans for work to be
accomplished in the resort this summer. Projects include street/curb/gutter
maintenance on one-third of the resort, RV pads on Waterford, aerators for the
resaca, resaca bulkheads (being completed now), shuffleboard court surface
replacement, tennis court color coat, clubhouse pool, deck and shower room
renovation, purchase of golf cart(s), and a 3/4 ton maintenance truck. I can assure
you that your Board will be evaluating all these projects to ensure we get the best
value, both in monetary and quality. Between these projects, the annual palm tree
trimming and the normal day-to-day maintenance and administrative functions,
this summer will be a busy one!! I encourage every member to get involved by
attending scheduled board and informational meetings. Let your voice be heard.
I thank each of you and my fellow board members for electing me to serve as
your President once again this year. I appreciate the confidence and trust you have
shown. I will continue to do my best to represent the membership and I still
maintain we can continue the progress as long as we continue working together.
WINTER HAVEN RESORT TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM
WORK!!
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MANAGER’S REPORT
By Juan Estrada, Resort Manager
Summary of 2015:
The new vinyl seawall has been completed on Beach/Sunset, and the clubhouse area.
This coming week we will start filling them up with dirt. Also a new mosquito fogger was
purchased in November, plus a new Pool Heater was installed at the Dorothy Pool. The
brush area that we had for so many years became such an eye sore and was finally
eliminated.
Due to city ordinance a grease trap had to be installed for the clubhouse kitchen. Also
due to the fact that Winter Haven Resort is within city limits we were required to have city
permits to have our pools running. Plus we had to get a Certificate of Occupancy for the
Clubhouse.
Updates for 2016 and Reminders:
Washers & Dryers have gone up to $2.00 from $1.25. New gate operators will be
installed for our gate entrances hopefully by the end of this month.
Sure like to remind everyone to please slow down, speed limit is 14 mph. If your car is
sticking out of the driveway and into the street please have your vehicles pulled in a little
more, it is a safety hazard and someone could get hurt. When you’re throwing boxes in the
recycle bin please make sure they are broken down. In the past couple of months we were
struggling with people throwing construction debris and furniture in the storage area and I
can say that it is getting better, but I am still seeing some stuff being thrown back there, but
not as bad as it was before. Also another reminder, palm tree trimming will be done this
summer once again and the cost for each palm tree will be $15 each.
I would like to thank Terri & Sandi Krause for donating their Sauna. It is at the
Bermuda Bathhouse. Right now we do advise that if you are going to use it please have
caution, we do ask that when you use it please do not use it alone, always have a partner, and
please I do ask for a favor please wipe it down as much as you can. Rules are posted on the
door of the sauna.
One more thing, I would like to say to all members, renters, employees, and guests. Be
courteous to one another, respect one another, there is no need to be disrespectful. We are in
a community that is one big family with a lot of big hearts. We do not need to be
disrespectful to one another or hate one another. There is enough violence in this world as it
is. Let’s not spread it, let’s keep it together, let’s be civilized to one another.
From The Words of Neil Peart:
“Dream of a peaceable kingdom
Dream of a time without war
The ones we wish would hear us
Have heard it all before”
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ACTIVITIES UPDATE
By Cookie Ullrich, Activities Director, Staff Writer
Well thank you everyone for joining us and bringing in the New Year!! We
had a fantastic party at the clubhouse. If you missed it, you really missed a good
one. Now as we move off into January, it's really going by fast. We have
hamburger nights and nights with the great Duck Bake Sales. Who's going to win
the chili cook off this month? I'm sure you all will have a good time.
As for February, we have the German dinner coming up, Casino Nights, don't
forget the Mardi Gras parade; that's going to be exciting, get registered, get your
spot and have a good time. Mardi Gras will be finished off with a fantastic Shrimp
Boil dinner, we're going to have a Sunset Cruise and Craft Show, Canadian dinner,
another Duck event, the Duck Golf Tournament that should be fun. Quilters will
be doing their style show this month, and Trivia Night. I must say February is
going to be very busy. Let’s not forget Feb 4th and 11th; we will
have the candidates in to share their thoughts on Brownsville. Let's also add an Art
show with 10 tables, so if you have art to show contact Fern. New dinner this year
is the Northern White Bean dinner.
A lot going on this month. If you have never been to the Winter Haven
Resort’s Casino Night ... come on down and join us; they sell Sloppy Joe's at
5:00pm, then your set for the evening, all types of fun things happen, great games.
Best part of the evening is spending your money at the auction, at the end of the
evening, this is so exciting, hope to see you there.
So stop in either one of the offices see what's going on, but most of all
whatever you do be safe.
Late Flash Just In! The results of the Chili Cook-Off.
Last night a loud and hungry crowd consumed a lot of chili! At this year;s Chili
Cook-Off there were 12 contestants, and of these 7 were new entries. Great to see
new people joining in the fun.
Here are the results of the judges:
1st Place – Barb and Rich Henneke
2nd Place – Sheri and Kim Banning
3rd Place – Lucy and John Leeson
Congratulations to all.
Activity Team
Here are the results of the “people’s choice”:
1st Place – Sheri and Kim Banning
2nd Place – Barb and Rich Henneke
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ROVING REPORTERS
By the Communications Committee
ELECTION RESULTS: HOW YOU VOTED – WHAT HAPPENS NOW
Board of Directors: This year, 2016, two Directors completed their three year
terms of office, Dennis Williams and Don Roskamp. This means that their seats
on the Board became vacant. They both had the option of running for a second
term, and they both chose to run. Two other owners also decided to run for the
same two seats, Pauline Walker and John Tweedie. To be elected to the Board a
candidate needs the majority of the votes cast. There is no minimum number of
votes needed to be elected. There were 268.5 votes cast for Pauline, 208.5 votes
cast for John, 130 votes cast for Don, and 82 votes cast for Dennis.* WHAT
HAPPENS NOW: Pauline and John will serve three year terms on the Board.
*There were also 3 write in votes for other people.
Changes to the By-Laws
HOW YOU VOTED: To comply with a new Texas State law a change in the ByLaws was necessary to remove the need for potential Board candidates to fill out a
form (“nomination papers”), and accumulate 15 names in support of his/her
candidacy. In its place the By-Laws would now allow all interested candidates to
simply advise the Association Secretary in writing of his/her wish to run. This
question passed 301.5 votes to 25 votes. WHAT HAPPENS NOW: It will be
easier and simpler for qualified residents to run for the Board of Directors.
HOW YOU VOTED: The By-Laws stipulated that once a person serves two
consecutive terms on the Board of Directors they cannot be reelected for a two
year period, after which they may run again. The question asked if this stipulation
should be removed. This question passed 257 votes to 80.5 votes. WHAT
HAPPENS NOW: There is no limitation on the number of consecutive terms a
person may serve as a Board Director.
HOW YOU VOTED: Confirms in the By-Laws Texas law stating that the Board
of Directors may only appoint a Board member to fill a vacancy, and that the
person filling the vacancy serve the unexpired term of the predecessor. Otherwise
all Board members must be elected by the POA. The question also eliminated
wording that said that the Board may appoint the person who had the next highest
votes in the last election to a vacancy. This question passed 289 votes to 44.5
votes. WHAT HAPPENS NOW: Only for vacancies will the Board appoint a
Director. That Director can be the Board’s choice of any qualified person.
Changes to Architectural Rules
HOW YOU VOTED: The question clarifies how street easements are to be -6-
ROVING REPORTERS - CONTINUED
measured for various property conditions. The question passed 234.5 votes to 96
votes. WHAT HAPPENS NOW: This should eliminate questions and confusion
for homeowners in determining required setbacks in all cases.
HOW YOU VOTED: The Architectural Rules list certain items that homeowners
may place in easements. This question added “dividers’ to that list. This question
passed 254 votes to 57 votes. WHAT HAPPENS NOW: Homeowners have
more choices when it comes to outside home landscaping.
HOW YOU VOTED: Prohibits constructing solid walls on the outside perimeter
of RV ports. The question passed 239 votes to 73 votes. WHAT HAPPENS
NOW: Gives residents a better understanding of RV port construction restrictions.
HOW YOU VOTED: This question sets forth specific guidelines for the
construction and use of partitions (such as privacy screens), on the property
(carports and patios), and specifies that whereas dividers are allowed in the
easements, partitions are not. This question passed 261.5 votes to 67 votes.
WHAT HAPPENS NOW: Gives residents a better understanding of allowances
and restrictions in the construction of partitions, and alerts them not to place them
in easements.
Special Question
HOW YOU VOTED: Winter Haven Resort has a resaca irrigation system which
pumps Resaca water to properties. This is an old system that has at least one
current leak, maybe two, in the lines. This question asked if you want to spend the
money to repair the leak. The question points out that repairs are expensive,
$6,000 to $8,000 each, and that there could be repeated repairs at any time in the
future. These repairs would have to be paid through special assessments. Today it
would require a $15.25/lot special assessment to fix each leak and a $286/lot
special assessment to replace the system.
You had one of three choices to vote for: A) Repair leaks as they happened
and agree to pay necessary special assessments, B) Replace the total system and
agree to pay the necessary special assessment, C) Abandon the system, incurring
no further system related costs, and freeing funds in the budget and the Reserve
Fund that would have been used for this system. You voted 44 votes for “A,” 43
votes for “B,” and 245.5 votes for “C.” WHAT HAPPENS NOW: You will no
longer have Resaca water from this system. You may use Resaca water by
installing your own pump, or you can use city water for those uses that you used
resaca water in the past.
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WINTER HAVEN ORIGINALS
By Lois Thomas, Staff Writer
Gloria and Ron Hitt
7 Bermuda Ln.
Ron was born in 1944 in Hogarty, Wisconsin, located on the Eau Claire
River in Marathon County. A country boy who was raised on a farm, Ron attended
tech school then joined the Army serving as a medic in the U.S. Before he left for
the service however, he had already met the girl he would call his wife for the next
51 years!
Gloria, born in Shorewood, WI, grew up a “city girl” in Antigo. Because
travel was infrequent, Gloria’s fondest memories of her childhood were the visits
from her Grandfather when they would go to the park together. When she was
fifteen Gloria attended a dance and met sixteen year old Ron. After their first date
she informed her mother that Ron was the boy she was going to marry!
After the military they married and raised two children in Mosinee, WI, and
have great memories of family cards and games. With children raised they bought
a motor home in the early 90’s, joined Coast-to-Coast, and began their “Winter
Texan” lifestyle. Although they had “tried” FL and AZ, once they drove through
the gates at Winter Haven Resort they both looked at each other and said,
“paradise!” They rented for several seasons before buying #46 Palm Ln, where
they wintered for ten years until their move to their current property on Bermuda in
2005. When not here they travel the Midwest and return to WI in the summers.
When at WHR Gloria enjoys water aerobics and can be found most nights at
the clubhouse playing Hand-Knee-Foot, while Ron likes BBQ and bike riding.
Both enjoy Joker Board, Mexican Train and are leaders of Water Ball, which meets
T-Th-Sat at 12:30 at the Bermuda Pool. They also help organize the annual
Bermuda Block Party and the WI Party. Both are warm, friendly and positive
ambassadors of WHR, stressing their continued delight in the friendliness of the
people! Gloria says that Ron is often surrounded by a “harem,” to which Ron
replies with a smile, “I really don’t mind!” Ron says WHR is the best place to be
out of zero degree weather, and both smile and agree that they have no regrets!
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VALLEY GARDENS
By Sue Alton, Staff Writer
Beautiful Paper.
South Texas is blessed with
many beautiful blooming plants; one of my favorites is Bougainvillea, also known
as “The Paper Flower.” First discovered in South America by Admiral Louis de
Bougainvillea, this beauty has been transplanted and cultivated anywhere she will
grow. Bougainvillea grew in Brazil, to Peru and as far South as Argentina.
This tropical plant is a member of the Four O’clock plant family; a very
vigorous evergreen, woody vine with killer spines. This vine can grow up to 40’
tall or be pruned/confined to a container of some kind. Ester Deer, on Summer
Street, has great examples of containerized Bougainvillea. The blooms appear on
branches 18-20” long. Ester advised me many years ago to keep my Bougainvillea
pruned if I wanted blooms. The actual “flower” of the Bougainvillea is the tiny
little white flower in the center of the “bloom.” Each little flower is then
surrounded by either 3 or 6 bracts of the vibrant colors we have learned to love:
pink, magenta, purple, red, orange, yellow and white. You can cultivate your own
plants with a little help from your friends/neighbors. Cuttings, 4”-6” long, will
develop a healthy root system when provided moisture and bottom heat in about 6
weeks. These developed cuttings can then be transplanted into containers with a
soilless mix that provides good drainage. Bougainvillea is a “heavy feeder,” the
more you fertilize, the more likely you will have lots of blooms. They also like
high light, but will do nicely in partial shade.
Surprisingly enough, these plants like it if you are a little mean to them: they
flower best under stress. Keep the plant a bit on the dry side; allow the plant to
become root bound, get the best show of blooms. Dave and Sandy Stock, on
Beach Street, have a pruned hedge of Bougainvillea that puts on a wonderful
display of that exotic, tropical color. Another exhibit of Bougainvillea is located at
the corner of Palm and Waterford: this lot shows many of the great colors you can
choose from. Tropical colored “paper,” at its best.
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MAN’S BEST FRIENDS
By Sue Alton, Staff Writer
Miss Kitty
Miss Kitty first came to live with Rita Grobstick 2 years ago, December. Rita
saw something curled up on her swing, under the carport. When she went out to
check, there was Miss Kitty. Rita says she didn’t find Miss Kitty, Rita says Miss
Kitty found her! If Rita walked across the street, the cat followed, if she went
behind her house, the cat followed. She was there to stay.
Of course Miss Kitty was pregnant and delivered 6 pretty kittens in January.
Rita fixed a home and bed for her in the shed, so all the little kittens were warm
and safe. When the kittens were old enough, good homes were found for them,
Miss Kitty went to the vet and was spayed. Miss Kitty is now strictly an indoor
cat. Her diet is mainly dry cat food, a little tuna and Temptation Treats.
Rita says Miss Kitty sleeps with her at night and is a good companion. Miss
Kitty watches TV; she especially likes a video with lots of birds that Rita plays for
her. The Christmas tree was her favorite perch this season. She would run across
the floor and then leap on to the Christmas tree skirt; sending it flying!
Miss Kitty is a perfect example of what can happen when you do a feral cat
adoption. Sometimes there is an animal out there with no home, looking for a
home and someone to love them and take care of them. There have been several of
these “adoptions” at Winter Haven Resort; I have one at my house. Rita did all the
right things: found homes for the kittens, got Miss Kitty spayed, and provides for
her now….a real love story.
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FROM THE PASTOR’S PEN
By Pastor Lenny Spicer, Staff Writer
Down Memory Lane
1 Chronicles 16:11-12
Seek the Lord and His strength; seek His face continually. Remember His
wonderful deeds which He has done; His marvels and the judgments from His
mouth.
A few years ago Maxine and I were visiting some of my relatives in Ohio
when I decided to take a trip down memory lane. We went back to the town where
I grew up. Our journey began by driving down an old country dirt road to where I
used to live. The old house where I lived had long since burned down, but the old
brick well that I used to draw our drinking water from was still standing there,
looking like it was waiting after all these years for someone to draw just one more
bucket of fresh cool water. The woods behind the house where a few of the
neighbor boys and myself spent hours playing cowboys and Indians and fought all
kinds of imaginary wars, still all looked the same.
A few miles down the road we passed an old worn down brick building that
was once a Mennonite church that I attended as a young child, not for religious
purposes, but because after services there was a boy’s wood working shop in the
basement where I made my first birdhouse.
As we drove a little further down the road we were passing by the old grade
school that I attended for eight years, when I happened to notice that there was one
car sitting in the parking lot. I said let us stop and see if someone might let us walk
through. A lady met us at the door and I explained to her who I was and asked if
she would allow us to walk through the building and just reminisce for a little
while. She graciously allowed us to enter. As I walked through the old building
memories began to flood my mind. I was amazed how many of the things still
looked the same. The gymnasium looked the same, and the lunch counter, where if
you could afford a hot meal that cost 25 cents or a carton of milk for 2 cents, still
looked the same as well.
As we walked down the hallway and looked in the classrooms I was once
again amazed how much everything still looked so much the same. The old
softball field where I played many games was still there. Even the principal’s
office where I got to spend some time, ‘if you know what I mean,’ was still at the
same place. Little did I know what the future would hold for me. It was only the
present that really mattered.
There's something special about taking trips down memory lane, isn't there?
Memories have a way of flooding back as old times are relived through laughter
and tears.
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FROM THE PASTOR’S PEN – CONTINUED
Have you found the same to be true in your relationship with God? God has
done so much for us in the past and, like that old hymn so beautifully confirms,
"He's proved His love o'er and o'er."
Our problem is that we often forget what God has done. As days turn to
months and months to years, bringing new trials and new challenges, we forget to
retrace our steps of faith and remember how God provided in every circumstance.
We're so focused on the present that we forget to visit the past.
Perhaps you need to reminisce today . . . to ponder the events where God was
with you and brought you safely through the troubled waters to the other side.
Maybe you need to travel back in your mind to that bedside, or dorm room, or
church service where you gave your life—without reservation—to Jesus Christ.
When your future seems dark and discouraging, perhaps the best muscle to
exercise is your memory. Do what David urged the Israelites to do in 1
Chronicles 16 . . . take a trip down memory lane!
THE CHAPEL CORNER
By Mary Ann Finke, Staff Writer
TIME IS A GIFT FROM GOD
by Helen Steiner Rice
We stand once more on the threshold of a shining and unblemished year,
Untouched by the TIME and FRUSTRATION, unclouded by FAILURE and
FEAR….
How will we use the days of this year and the TIME God has placed in our hands,
Will we waste the minutes and squander the hours, leaving “no prints behind in
time’s sands”…
Will we vainly complain that LIFE is SO SWIFT, that we haven’t the TIME TO
DO GOOD,
Our days are too crowded, our hours are too short to do ALL THE GOOD
THINGS we should….
We say we would pray if we just had the time, and be kind to all those in need,
But we live in a world of “PLANNED PROGRESS” and our national password is
“SPEED”…..
God, grant us the grace as another year starts to use all the hours of our days,
Not for our own selfish interests and our own willful, often-wrong ways…..
But teach us to TAKE TIME FOR PRAYING and to find time for LISTENING
TO YOU
So each day is spent well and wisely doing WHAT YOU MOST WANT US TO
DO.
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HAPPENINGS AROUND WINTER HAVEN
 Renter Feedback Up and Running
Under the direction and guidance of Peg Salinas, the Communications
Committee’s Renter Feedback Program has begun. Peg’s team of interviewers are
out and about with questionnaires in hand. The objective of the program is to find
out what aspects of Winter Haven Resort renters give good grades to, and what
areas of the resort need improvement. All renters are being interviewed, including
those on WHR lots and those renting private properties. If you are a renter and are
asked to answer a few questions, PLEASE say yes and be part of this important
program. If you are a renter and have not yet heard from an interviewer, you can
contact Peg or Howard Slackman and you will be scheduled. This program can
result in positive changes for the resort that will be for the good of all. Please
support it in any way you can. [If you would like to be an interviewer, just let Peg
know.]
 They Are Talking, But Are You Listening
The Communications Committee’s Guest Speaker Program will be
presenting the third speaker in the series, Maribel Guerrero, Public Relations
Director for Annova LNG, on Saturday, January 23rd, at 2:00 PM in the
Clubhouse. This speaker will be describing the benefits of bringing
liquefied natural gas storage to the Valley. On February 10 th, at the next
POA meeting, Claudio Ortiz, Fire Inspector/Investigator, will be a guest
speaker talking about fire safety. Both speakers will answer your questions.
Be sure to attend both presentations.
 Volunteer For Your Open House
On February 25, 2016 Winter Haven Resort will be holding a big Open
House. The Open House Committee will be publishing the agenda for that
day shortly. At this time they are seeking volunteers who would like to be
Primary Greeters as the visitors drive into the parking lot, Welcome
Ambassadors inside the Clubhouse to get visitors signed up and oriented,
Tour Guides for golf cart tours of the resort, and Special Guides for visitors
who want to see something in particular. If you would like to support the
Open House in any way, including one of the above important positions,
please let any committee member know, or drop us a note in the
Communications cubby.
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HAPPENINGS - CONTINUED
 Chess Club Celebrates Anniversary
The WHR Chess Club had its Fourth Anniversary Luncheon on January 13 th at
the La Cantera Restaurant. The Club’s actual anniversary was in November,
but the celebration was held up for the return of all of the members. Almost 25
members and their spouses enjoyed La Cantera’s great buffet, and then Chess
Club Leader Howard Slackman spoke to the group about how chess is called
the “Game of Kings” because each game is a life and death battle between two
players who cannot be helped by luck, but have only their skills to rely on. “A
special game for special people,” he said. Howard then conducted the
recognition portion of the celebration, where the top players from the last year
were recognized. Howard handed out dozens of certificates, plaques and
trophies to club members, each receiving a big round of applause every time a
name was announced. The top players for the last year were Bruce Brott, Don
Macdonell, and Ron Scott, each receiving multiple awards (see photo). Howard
announced that the Chess Club is growing and that 395 chess games were
played by the members last year. The Chess Club meets every Tuesday in A-2,
and offers a chess class at 1:00 PM and chess play at 2:00 PM. All are
welcome. “Chess is easy to learn and keeps your mind strong, your heart
excited, and your pride always humbled,” said Howard.
 Spanish Phrase of the Month, by Libia Slackman
Can you recommend a good restaurant?
“Me puede recomendar un buen restaurante?”
[Spanish Class is held every Thursday at 3:30 PM in A-2.]
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 Buzzed For Charity
Some people will do anything for a buck. But in this case the buck was for charity.
Buz Morgan walked into December’s Cut-A-Thon and announced that anyone who
wanted to take a razor to his beard may do so, as long as they made a contribution
to buy baby quilts. Lorraine Herbert sat him down and rounded up several blade
wielding donors who sliced away at Buz’s white whiskers (see photo). Buz raised
$45 for the worthy cause and immediately started to grow his beard again, for
charity. Congratulations Buz on sticking your neck out for a good cause.
 Monthly Mental Mayhem
[Editors’ note: This one is not too difficult. Hope you are enjoying these each month..]
One day a farmer goes shopping and buys a hen (he needs some eggs), a bucket of
corn (to feed the hen), and a fox (to eat some of the mice on the farm). He goes to
his boat to cross the river back to his farm and he realizes he has a problem. The
tiny boat is only big enough for him to bring one item at a time to the other side.
But if he leaves the fox with the hen the fox will eat the hen, and if he leaves the
hen with corn the hen will eat too much corn and die. The farmer cannot leave two
of his items on either side of the river. How does the farmer get his three items to
the other side? (The answer can be found below so do not look.)
##################################################################
(Answer to the Monthly Mental Mayhem puzzle from above.)
The farmer brings the hen over first. He then brings the fox over, but does not
leave the hen with the fox, he takes the hen back with him. He then leaves the hen
and takes the corn over, and then he goes back to get the hen.
 Fascinating Facts About Our Friends
*As a young Marine recruit, Ron Scott had many adventures….including six
weeks camping out in sub-freezing northern Canada, living off the land for weeks
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on remote islands off Alaska, and climbing to the top of 12,400 foot Mt. Fuji,
Japan.
*About 60 years ago Mike Gelesko owned a pet shop in rural Michigan. People
came from 100 miles away….to buy his dogs, cats, tropical fish, and monkeys.
 Momentous Mentions of the Month.
Do you know about New Year’s?
The song Auld Lang Syne, ”times gone by” is Scottish, written in 1796.
New Year’s is the most important holiday in Japan. The past year is forgotten.
The Times Square New Year’s ball was first dropped in 1907.
The Times Square ball is Waterford Crystal, weighs 11,875 lbs and is 12’ wide.
The Babylonians were the first to celebrate New Year’s 4000 years ago.
Julius Caesar made January 1st the first day of the year in 46 BC.
In medieval Christian Europe New Years was Dec 25th, March 1st, & March 25th
Most Catholic countries accepted the Gregorian calendar and Jan 1 st in 1582.
Protestant countries, England & American colonies accepted Jan. 1st in 1752.
The biggest celebration is in Sidney, Australia attracting 1,000,000 people.
Using a baby to signify the New Year started in ancient Greece around 600 BC.
Most of the world celebrated the new millennium on 1/1/2000, a year too soon.
Samoa is the first place to get the New Year while Baker Island is the last.
On the Hebrew calendar the New Year was September 13th of the year 5776.
John Denver, Ben Kingsley, and Donna Summer were born on Dec 31 st.
Paul Revere, J. Edgar Hoover, and Betsy Ross were born on January 1st.
Zayden Noel Diaz, 7lbs. 6oz., was the first US baby born in 2016, in NYC.
2016 will have 366 days due to a leap year day added on February 29th.
The Chinese New Year is February 8th, the year of the Red Fire Monkey.
Grapes, black-eyed peas, pork, and cakes are traditional New Year’s foods.
The ancient Babylonians were the first to make New Year’s resolutions.
The most common world-wide New Year’s tradition is fireworks displays.
In the ancient world New Year’s was usually tied to a change in seasons.
In Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic, “20+C+M+B+16” is written above
the outside door, a Latin abbreviation for “Christ Bless This House in 2016.”
In Colombia, Cuba, and Puerto Rico a large doll, Mr. Old Year, is stuffed with
items from the previous year. At midnight it is set afire.
Making noise at midnight is believed to dispel evil spirits and bring good luck.
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
 To Winter Haven Resort Owners
I would like to express my sincere appreciation for the opportunity to serve
as a WHR Board member for the past three years. Our accomplishments
are evident. Thank you for your support.
Don Roskamp
 The following are the “new” Board of Directors’ positions and liaisons to the
Committees. What follows below is the
a) The Board member’s name
b) The Board member’s position on the Board
c) The Board member’s email address
d) The Board member’s telephone number (published with permission)
e) The Board member’s committee liaison responsibility
We have printed these in larger than normal type so that you may cut out this
section and place it on your desk or refrigerator for future reference.
Bob Moore, President
president@winterhavenresort,com
318-550-6901
Liaison to the Architectural Committee
Lee Shelton, 1st Vice President
[email protected]
956-345-8503
Liaison to the Activities Committee
Dan Dunek, 2nd Vice President
[email protected]
660-537-2108
Pauline Walker, Secretary
[email protected]
918-855-920
Liaison to the Communications Committee
John Tweedie, Treasurer
[email protected]
239-841-3551
Liaison to the Finance Committee
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ANNOUNCEMENTS - CONTINUED
 The Board of Directors would like to clarify restrictions on meeting attendance.
Attendance to Board of Director meetings (called “Board meetings”), is
restricted to owners only. At these meetings the Board conducts its business
and owners are allowed to observe. However, POA meetings are informational
meetings for WHR residents, and as such are not restricted. Renters and guests
may attend. No Board business is conducted at these meetings. However, there
is one exception. The POA meeting held in January each year is the Property
Owners Association Annual Business Meeting. This meeting is a business
meeting for owners, and this meeting is restricted to owners only. Generally
Board meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month and POA meetings
are held on the second Wednesday of each month, with no POA meetings
during the summer months. Please watch for announcements of these meetings
to know when to attend.
 There is a box of unclaimed Christmas cards on the coffee table in the office. If
there are any remaining cards after January 31st they will be discarded. Please
go through them and take out any that are yours. Thank you.
 The Election team would like to Thank all the "Winter Haven Resort Owners"
for voting in the past elections and making it a success.
Thank you,
Election Committee
 It’s that time of year again, Groundhog Day, Valentine’s Day, and WHR’s
Candidates’ Day. However, this year we will have two of them. There are
almost two dozen candidates running for various offices, and Candidate Day
organizer Lee Shelton has split the group into two. The first group will visit
us during hamburgers on February 4th, and the second group will visit us
during hamburgers on February 11th. To be fair all candidates for the same
office from both parties are invited at the same time. You can expect about
a dozen candidates each Thursday to introduce themselves and hand out
literature. Then, before they go, each will get just a couple of minutes on
stage to address the group. Plan to stay after your meal. Meet the future
judges, constables, and representatives. Ask questions and decide who you
want to vote for.
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MILESTONES & PERSONAL TIDBITS
By Jan Tweedie, Milestones’ Editor
[The Milestones page is highly dependent on information provided by you. I invite all readers to
call me at 239-218-1269, or stop me when I’m out and about, or email me at
[email protected], to share your tip of Winter Haven Resort’s milestones and
personal tidbits of interest. Thank you, Jan.]
MILESTONE BIRTHDAYS:
 Special birthday greetings to Mike Gelesko, 10 Sunshine Place, who turned
97 on December 27th. Now that’s some milestone!!
 And happy birthday to Gerry Berg, 10 Sundance Lane, who turned 80 on
January 7th.
 Also, don’t forget to wish Joyce Abdon, 17 Bermuda Lane, a very happy
80th birthday on January 26th.
 Happy birthday to Marla Pursley, a full-time RVer spending the winter on
13 Easy Street, celebrated her 60th birthday on January 13th.
 Birthday greetings also go out to Judy Shelton, 15 Bermuda Lane. Judy
turned 75 on January 10th.
MILESTONE ANNIVERSARIES:
 Congratulations to Chuck and Dorothy McKinley, 25 Sunset Street, who
celebrated their 60th anniversary on January 7th.
PASSINGS:
 Our condolences to the family of June Hill, 20 Lazy Street, who passed
away recently in Florida.
 Condolences go out to the family of Martin (Pepper) Davies, 4 Gulf Lane.
Pepper passed away just last week.
ON THE MEND:
 Sandi Krause, 16 Sunset Street, is home from the hospital after an 8-day
stay. Sandi has severe asthmatic problems but is currently on the mend from
the last episode. Get well soon, Sandi.
 While Sandi was in the hospital, her husband, Terry Krause, got his
hospitalization date for a total knee replacement! He went in on December
19th and is home doing therapy and mending well.
 Donna Barzyk, 12 Bermuda Lane, has been transferred to Brownsville
Nursing Rehab Center to continue therapy from her hospitalization.
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MILESTONES & PERSONAL TIDBITS - CONTINUED
 Sylvia Hamil, 8 Green Valley Lane, continues to slowly improve from her
stroke at the Brownsville Nursing Rehab Center. Keep her in your prayers.
ADOPTIONS:
We have one new four-legged adoption to report this month. Craig and Liz
McClister have adopted Sassi, an 18-month old female Terrier Mix.
LOT AND HOUSE PURCHASES:
 Rene Schreckengaust has purchased 10 Winter Haven Lane.
 Elias Mendoza and Victoria Manjarrez are new owners of 9 Summer Ln.
 Paul and Diane Lowell have purchased 2 Sunset Lane.
Welcome to Winter Haven, Folks!!
PERSONAL TIDBITS:
I recently found out that in addition to the FABULOUS FUNDRAISING
PARTY that Ken and Ana Kreuger, 5 Laguna Place, host for Sunshine Haven
Respite facility each December, Winter Haven Resort also has a group of “silent
angels” who donate many hours to Sunshine Haven quietly doing whatever needs
to be done at the facility to help the establishment run smoothly.
Bertha Gladney, 24 Laguna Lane, and Susan Rutherford, 5 Laguna Lane
were the first Winter Haven “angels” who gathered a group of ladies to help
Sunshine Haven. Our “angels” helped with scrubbing, window washing, feeding
the birds, organizing inventory supplies, stocking pantries, vacuuming, decorating
for the various holidays, dusting, building an outside shed and many other jobs.
Bertha said that in her seven-plus years of service to Sunshine Haven, she has
had many willing Winter Haven volunteers, both male and female, helping her and
Susan perform services; Lynn Langner, Brenda Gray, Pam Deruntz, Betty
Vaughn, Philip Stroup, Marilyn Anderson, and Burl and Zella Landers, who
are former residents of our resort.
Bertha explained that Sunshine Haven is a Respite Facility as opposed to a
Hospice Facility. Hospices receive medical benefits, government funding, and
other public funding, but Respite facilities receive no government monetary
support, Medicare, or other insurance support. The whole facility is run by
private donations and funding. The families who must use the facility pay
nothing. The facility is there to help those caregivers who can no longer bear the
burden of caring for their dying loved one at home.
When you see one of our Winter Haven angels, give them a Big Thanks for
quietly going about the business of helping Sunshine Haven. I’m sure any one of
them would be happy to let you know how you can donate to this worthy cause.
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MONTHLY SPECIAL
OUR WINTER HAVEN RESORT OFFICE SOFTWARE – QUICK BOOKS
By Don Roskamp
The following facts are submitted in support of retaining Winter Haven
Resort’s current office software known as Quick Books (QB). First I wish to
acknowledge the research the ad hoc committee submitted. Their research
prompted a thorough review of many facts, which otherwise may not have come to
light.
Our staff has used Quick Books for approximately 9 years, since the days of
Rosie McGowan. We currently use the 2016 QB Premier version. Our financial
auditors have advised our Finance Committee we are only using 25 % of its
capabilities. An analysis of the priorities established by the ad hoc committee
listed 14 categories that were felt essential to today’s requirements. The ad hoc
committee listed that QB can only do 2 out of 14 features. Further analysis reveals
that QBs can perform 10 out of the 14 categories. Three (3) others deal with
integration to the web site. Why would anyone conclude by changing office
software, we would use more bells and whistles. We are not using the bells and
whistles we currently have.
Sieg Ortlieb, a member of the research ad hoc committee, acknowledged in his
comments (Pg. 11 of 54), “ QB’s is a good accounting system, but it is not
integrated.”
Our financial auditors, BMC, use QB’s in their business. In December 2014,
President Bob Moore directed me to review the deficiencies addressed in the 2013
Audit Report. These issues were not technical in nature, but due to our own errors
and omissions.
In 2015 the University of Texas Pan America Business Solutions, in
conjunction with the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce, hosted a Quick Books
workshop for Brownsville’s businesses. It was such a success a second workshop
is being scheduled. This speaks volumes of the rating UTPA places on this
software.
Customer Service: The ad hoc committee eluded to the positive reviews of
their recommended software known as Village Management Software (VMS).
Michelle Smith, President of Villas of Stockbridge H.O.A., and Board member,
rates VMS - Overall 3 / 5, Ease of Use 3 / 5, Customer Service 1 / 5 Our WHR
staff has the availability of skilled, knowledgeable computer experts, three miles
away at our BMC auditor’s office, either by telephone or personal attendance.
Costs: The ad hoc committee, on page 21 of 54, of their research estimated
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MONTHLY SPECIAL - CONTINUED
VMS costs at a minimum of 57 cents / month/ homeowner. VMS start-up costs
were depicted at $4,620, and annual costs at $3,600 thereafter. This amounts to
$36,939 in a ten (10) year period. This is leasing VMS. If we add additional
licenses, training, customer service, and upgrades, the monthly costs may exceed
57 cents. As an example, additional customer service is depicted at $ 85.00 / hour.
I personally participated in three (3) demonstrations provided by TOPS, QB
CRM, and VMS. Nothing turned my crank and excited me.
Our staff is gaining more knowledge and skill to give them the ability to
provide the management we require and deserve. Our own Finance Committee
concurs with the retention of Quick Books.
On 11th June 2015, a motion was passed to retain the status quo relative to
VMS vs. QB’s software. On 8th October 2015, a motion was passed to purchase
the 2016 version of our current software. Let us Move On to issues of more
importance.
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ADVENTURE BEYOND THE GATE
Every month will highlight special things to see and do in Brownsville and the RGV.
A FISH STORY
By Mary Ann Finke
Have you ever wondered what the big attraction is to fishing for many of the
men from Winter Haven??? Well I thought I would talk to a few of the fisherman
to see if I could understand the “catch.”
Seriously I interviewed 4 of the large number of fisherman from Winter
Haven. Most of them own their own boat. The boats range in size from 17’ to 20’.
Ski Torchinsky has a 17’ shallow draft boat. The motors range in size from 90hp
to 115hp. Dan Dunek fishes from a kayak. Just manpower. He likes to wear
bright orange so the larger boats see him. A license is necessary and costs $65.00
for a senior. It is a sportsman’s license
and is good for a year. This license also
includes one tag for a red drum over 28.”
The fisherman use different kinds of
equipment. Some prefer an open faced
reel and rod. Others prefer a spinning reel
or casting rod and reel. The rods that are
used vary in size depending on the type of
fish they want to catch. Most of the men
have many reels and rods. An ocean fly
rod is lighter but uses a heavier line. The
bait that seems to be the favorite is shrimp. Some use artificial worms and other
types of artificial bait. Many have many tackle boxes full of baits.
The fisherman fish in several areas of the Laguna Madre, some of them fish
in shallow water that is 1’ to 3’ deep. This water is clear with a slight greenish
tinge. Some of the Laguna has a grassy bottom. Others fish in the ship channel
which is 30 to 40 feet deep; this water is murky. Some cast their bait out and let it
sink to the bottom, then by reeling it back in, it bounces off the bottom causing the
fish to bite. A few anchor and fish in one spot off the bottom. Terry Cole told me
that you lose a lot of hooks in the process. Ski told me you have to memorize
where it is safe to navigate so you don’t run aground.
The fisherman fish for various kinds of fish; there are limits on most of them.
You can catch 5 sheepshead that are over 15”, 3 red drum a day or reds over 20”, 1
over 28”, 5 14” to 30” black drum a day, and 5 trout over 15”. The black drum are
fun to catch because they fight more like a bass. Some cast toward the banks and
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ADVENTURE BEYOND THE GATE - CONTINUED
around the sand bars, while others drift with the tide and fish off the back of the
boat. The water temperature is between 75 to 85 degrees.
Most of the fish are liked for different reasons and taste. Ski says he likes the
speckled trout because of the white flakey flesh that is very tasty and others
favorite is snapper. When the fishermen get their catch home they either eat them
right away or freeze them in water which helps to keep them fresh. Dan says his
wife, Lois has a technique of wrapping their fish in 3 layers and they keep just fine.
Ski says he usually gives his extra catch away.
Tom Ray shared that there are many associations to which one can belong. He
belongs to The Bass Anglers Association. Tom fished professionally for 6 years.
Some years ago there was a casting competition held right here in Winter Haven
Resort, and Tom took first place. The goal of the competition was to land the bait
in a #2 wash tub. His aim is just as great today.
While on the water they see pelicans, sea gulls, dolphins, turtles, sharks, and
jellyfish. Even though dolphins are majestic creatures, if they swim near the boat
they will chase the fish away. They also see many ships, both large and small.
Depending on the person, some enjoy fishing for the peace and quiet. Tom and
Dan both shared how the sunrises are also so spectacular because there are no
obstructions to block the view.
In summary I asked the fisherman what their very favorite spot to fish is. Tom
Ray said it was a hard choice but he likes fishing in the old causeway the best. Ski
Torchinsky decided he liked the Laguna best. Kathy Cheek goes with Terry most
of the time they like to fish in the fingers around the old rusted out tankers or
the swinging bridge. Dan Dunek likes to fish on San Martin Lake the best.
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HEALTH & FITNESS
YOU ARE WHAT YOU….DRINK
Every health expert and nutrition authority agree on the need for sufficient
water consumption on a daily basis to maintain good health. The amount needed
varies by the individual, life style, environment, and amount of other liquids that
you drink, but the old 8x8 recommendation is still used by many sources; eight,
eight ounce glasses of water a day. However, for all the clamor about the need for
water ingestion, very little advice is given by the experts about what type of water
is best to drink. Here is a short review.
TYPES OF BOTTLED DRINKING WATER
Artesian – Water obtained from a well that taps a confined aquifer, an
underground layer of rock or sand that contains water under positive pressure.*
Example: Fiji Natural Artesian Water.
Mineral – Water from a protected underground water source that has at least 250
parts per million of dissolved solids (minerals) naturally (not added). Mineral
water may be naturally sparkling (carbonated). Example: Calistoga.
Spring – Water that comes from and underground source and naturally flows to
the surface. Spring water must be collected at the spring. Example: Evian.
Purified – Water from any source that has been treated to remove chemicals and
harmful bacteria. May not contain more than 10 parts per million of solids.
Examples: Dasani.
Sparkling – Water that contains carbon dioxide from an original source or has had
it added back if lost in treatment. Example: Perrier.
Distilled – Water that has been boiled and recondensed from the steam of the
boiling process. Distillation kills microbes and removes minerals. Example:
Glaceau Smartwater.
P.W.S. – Water from a municipal supply or tap water, “public water supply.”
Usually purified or sterilized. Example: Aquafina.
*Well Water is simply water taken from a bored well. Groundwater is the same, but must be water under a
constant pressure.
All treated water; purified, distilled, & p.w.s., will be germ-free, but generally
of poor taste with no added benefit. Some spring waters pick up microb problems
as they mix with the surface environment. Many people like the way mineral
water tastes; minerals add flavor and are good for health. Artesian and other well
waters are generally the purist water available. Unfortunately many water bottlers
make false claims and imply things not true. There are about 140 brands of bottled
water. Some research on the claims made by the brand you chose is a good idea.
If you can find a water from a well source, with some minerals, and you like the
taste, maybe you won’t mind drinking the eight glasses a day. -25-
BE OUR GUEST
Submitted By, Dogwood Initiative, Will Horter, Executive Director
Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt from “Citizen’s Guide to Liquefied Natural Gas in
British Columbia.” It is not meant to be a balanced or complete review of the issue.
THE DANGERS OF LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS
Liquefied natural gas, lng, is natural gas (predominantly methane), that has
been converted temporarily to liquid form for ease of transportation or storage. It
is odorless, colorless, non-toxic, non-corrosive, and hazardous. Its dangers
include combustibility, its freezing low temperature, and asphyxia from its vapors.
It is cooled to -260F to condense it to a liquid.
Safety Concerns: Lessons From Other Jurisdictions
Because of the risk of devastating explosions on lng tankers, many
jurisdictions in the United States have not allowed lng facilities along their coasts,
citing concerns over safety, security, and the environment. A report by the
Congressional Research Service for Members of Congress in the United States
found “potential terrorist attacks on lng tankers in U.S. waters have been a key
concern of policy makers in ports with lng facilities because such attacks could
cause catastrophic fires in port and nearby populated areas.” The Department of
Homeland Security in the United States stated that “the risks associated with lng
shipment are real, and they can never be entirely eliminated.”
Jurisdictions which do allow lng tankers require buffer zones around them.
For example, in Boston, when lng tankers enter the port, they must have a safety
and security zone extending 915 metres (1,000 yards) in front and behind the
tanker and 91 metres (100 yards) on each side of the tanker. In addition, all other
transportation in the area is restricted, overlying bridges are closed, and flight paths
for aircraft approaches are adjusted. These measures are in addition to the U.S.
Coast Guard’s aerial and marine escort and surveillance through the harbor passage
and port turnaround period.
In 2006 the Coast Guard requested funding from Homeland Security in the
United States for “additional boat crews and screening personnel at key lng hubs.”
The costs for the additional protection for lng carriers are thus borne by taxpayers,
while the lng operators collect the benefits. The need for security buffers around
lng tankers travelling pose serious difficulties to other maritime traffic. Large
tankers have to navigate crowded waters. The heavy lng tankers would have to
transit waters filled with commercial and recreational fishers, resorts, and
communities that are accessible only by boat. Public safety concerns may require
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BE OUR GUEST – CONTINUED
shipping channels to be closed or restricted during the passage of an lng carrier,
affecting other shipping traffic, including ferries, disrupting transportation routes
and businesses frequently and regularly. There are also major security challenges
for lng tankers.
LNG Tanker Spills and Fires
Communities along the tanker route would be at risk of lng spills and fires.
The lng industry has a good safety record; nonetheless, accidents do happen and
are always possible. Worldwide there have been eight marine incidents that have
resulted in the spillage of lng, and seven not involving spillage. Although lng
accidents are rare, they are devastating when they occur. Liquefied natural gas is
considered a highly volatile substance. Fires can occur if lng spills near an ignition
source. lng fires burn more hotly than oil or gas fires and cannot be put out until
all the combustible material has burned away. They spread quickly as fuel
expands away from the source of the spill. If such a circumstance arises, the rapid
burn rate of lng is devastating—temperatures can reach 2000 degrees Celsius,
which can cause second degree burns 1.6 kilometres (1 mile) away.
Another safety concern is the potential for vapor clouds to form if lng spills
and does not ignite. Evaporating gas can form a vapor cloud that can drift from a
spill site. When such a cloud encounters an ignition source, an explosion and
airborne fire will result. Communities and municipalities along the coast will be at
risk of explosions as a result of lng spills.
Re-Gasification Plant Accidents and Fires
Accidents at lng facilities are infrequent, but when they occur they are also
catastrophic. The very first commercial lng facility built in the United States
caused a major industrial accident. On October 20, 1944, the East Ohio Natural
Gas Company experienced a failure of an lng tank in Cleveland, Ohio. According
to the report of the U.S. Bureau of Mines, the holding tanks at the facility failed
and released their contents into the streets and sewers. As a result, 128 people
perished in the explosion and fire, and 79 homes were destroyed, along with two
factories, 217 cars, and seven trailers. In addition to the dead, over 680 people
were made homeless, and 225 were injured. The tank did not have a dike retaining
wall, and due to World War II metal rationing, the steel of the tank had an
extremely low amount of nickel. This caused the tank to be brittle when exposed
to the extreme cold of lng. It ruptured, spilling lng into the city sewer system. The
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BE OUR GUEST – CONTINUED
lng vaporized and turn into gas, which exploded and burned. The resulting fire
engulfed the nearby residents and commercial establishments, incinerating one
square mile of Cleveland. The lng industry has made serious advances in safety
since the Cleveland disaster, but even with modern technology disasters happen.
In October, 1979 the Cove Point lng facility, near Lusby, Maryland, had a
major accident. A pump seal failed, releasing gas vapors, which entered and
settled in an electrical conduit. A worker switched off a circuit breaker, igniting
the gas vapors, killing a worker, severely injuring another, and causing heavy
damage to the building. National fire codes were changed as a result of the
accident.
In 2004 another accident at an lng facility in Algeria. An explosion at the
Sonatrach lng liquefaction facility killed 27 workers and injured 56 people. The
casualties were caused mainly by the blast that was so powerful that it blew out
windows and caused fires six miles away. The accident caused about $1 billion in
damage. A steam boiler that was part of the liquefaction train exploded triggering
a massive hydrocarbon explosion.
Although rare, lng accidents that cause pool or vapor fires are devastating.
Since they can’t be put out, if they were to occur near any inhabited area, the
resulting casualties would overwhelm the emergency response capability of the
municipality and local hospitals.
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Winter Haven Resort
Treasurer’s Report as of Dec 31, 2015
Operating Fund
Actual
Budget
Dec 2015 Revenue
$79,776.33
$74,825.33
Dec 2015 Oper. Expense
$82,315.64
$70,392.37
Bank of America (end of Dec ’15)
$24,171.43
Capital Reserve Fund
Matures
Plains Capital Bank Money Market
$113,956.70
NavyArmy 2.5%
$106,588.11
Wells Fargo Money Market
$ 19,246.85
First NB CD Wells Fargo (2.9%)
$103,555.00
1/30/2018
Newbury CD Wells Fargo (3.5%)
$ 98,256.25
1/13/2017
GE Capital CD Wells Fargo (3.3%)
$ 28,393.69
1/09/2017
BBVA Money Market
$ 58,861.86
NavyArmy Savings
$108,946.59
Total CDs
Sewer/Water Reserve
Total Capital Reserve
$637,805.05
$ 25,408.46
$663,213.51
Don Roskamp: Treasurer
1/10/2016 (F)
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