Corporate News - Leisure Travel Vans

March, 2008
Canada Box 1208, Morden, MB. R6M 1B1
U.S.A. P.O. Box 68, Walhalla, ND 58282
www.leisurevans.com
I thank all of you who have responded with an e-mail address for the Newsletter. In our efforts to be more environmentally
friendly, we will publish the Newsletter on our Website at www.leisurevans.com and will discontinue all mailings in the future, including
through email. The posting on the website will be in a print friendly format, so if you desire a hard copy you can easily print it.
Mary Ann
Corporate News
Spring is in the air and it's a great time to get those LTV's out on the road and go exploring! The LTV is such a versatile and convenient way to
travel, being able to park anywhere and easily navigate in heavy traffic, but you owners already know that.
Just having returned from an extended road holiday for the first time, myself, I am just learning to appreciate what a wonderful and
interesting world we have and RVing really is the only way to explore!
I would like to thank Earl and Nancy Weir of Harlingen, Texas for their hospitality during our stay in Harlingen. What an interesting part of
Texas they live in with the bridge to Mexico and South Padre Island just a few miles away. The many Snow Birds in the area made us feel as
if we were back home! We're very much looking forward to exploring another part of the country next winter.
The spring shows are drawing to a close and the new models manufactured by LTV have been well received. We have several new dealers
who will be excited to show off the new models. (see below for details and specs)
Circumstances and lives continue to change and personnel at the office are not immune to change. And so
I am pleased to share that Tonille, our very capable and friendly receptionist, and J.R. would like to
introduce their beautiful daughter Giovanna Marie.
Big sister Gabi is so proud of Giovanna who arrived on Feb. 19, weighed 9 lb., 4 oz. and was 23 inches
long.
A new face at LTV is Ken Thomas, the new Controller. Harv, who had been LTV's Controller for 12
years, left in October to be closer to family in BC.
FreeSpirit
Freedom II Serenity
Since September, LTV has been busy with the
Research and Development of 4 brand new units for
the LTV product line. Both Chevrolet based
motorhomes were introduced this past September
along with the units on the newly redesigned Sprinter
chassis shortly there after. Each one of these products
has been well-received by our dealers and customers
and have resulted in many new owners added to the
LTV family and also some new LTV Dealers.
FreeFlight
Freedom II Libero
The standard body Free Spirit on the 3L V6 MBE
Diesel Engine Sprinter Van. This unit is 23'9”' long with
an interior height of 6'3". Newly added features consist
of low profile ducted air conditioning, a back up camera
monitor built into the rear view mirror, solid surface
countertops, microwave/convection oven, rear electric
sofa with 3 seat belts, glass lid stove and sink, full
wetbath, awning and generator.
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The 24'4” full fiberglass widebody Freedom II Serenity on the 3L V6 MBE Diesel
Engine Sprinter Cab Chassis provides the consumer with additional space throughout
the coach. The separate bedroom area in the rear can be equipped with a Serta Mattress
or an electric sofa with 3 seat belts, while the front dining area converts into a double bed
when needed. Features included are a full dry bath with shower, large refrigerator,
microwave/convection oven, glass lid stove & sink, optional 19" TV's for the front
and/or rear, solid surface countertops, awning, ducted air conditioner, generator, dual
coach batteries and many more available items.
The raised-roof standard body Free Flight on the Chevrolet Van comes with a Vortec 6L
V8 gas engine. This 20'4" van provides functunality and intelligent desing in a smaller
package. The sleeping area consists of rear electric inclining single dinettes that convert
into one large bed, an optional 19" TV with dvd and crank up antenna. There is a wetbath
with handheld shower, flip up sink & toilet located on the driver side. On the passenger
side the kitchen hosts a large refrigerator, glass lid stove and sink and microwave.
Available features range from an ultraleather package to an awning, generator, and back
up camera & monitor
The Freedom II Libero is built on the Chevrolet Cutaway with a Vortec 6L V8 gas
engine. The 25' full fiberglass widebody is is very similar to the Freedom II Serenity but
the difference in the chassis and engine will provide a dream come true for all of those
Chevy lovers out there. Most of the available options and features that are offered on the
Serenity are offered for the Libero also.
GARAGE SALES
FOR SALE:
2000 Leisure Travel Widebody 2A in excellent condition with white/blue interior. Approx. 64,000 km. One owner, no pets, no
smokers. Fully loaded. Has A/C with built in heater, electric sofa, large awning and a new set of tires. Large extension box with
bicycle stand. $43,500.00 CDN. Selling for health reasons. Contact 1-250-655-4836 email: [email protected]. To see pictures of the
van go to www.wildwoodwatercolors.com/van.htm
2003 Free Spirit 210A, Freightliner/Mercedes Diesel, fully equipped, like new, only 12,421 miles, 13 hours on generator, moss
green/white, no pets/smokers, asking $47,000. Ph. 717-369-3803 or cell 410-212-4403. St. Thomas, PA.
2003 Free Spirit 210A. Five cylinder turbo diesel Mercedes engine, 22mpg, 42,000 miles, white with brown and gold trim, class 3
rear hitch w/wiring, electric sofa, DVD and flat screen TV, awning, optional corner pantry cabinet, front carpet, wood trimmed dash
and front doors, generator, Mercedes grill, always stored. Excellent condition. Pictures available via email. $47,000. Also 2003 New
Beetle diesel tow car. $12,000. [email protected]. 806 655 7963. Canyon,TX.
2005 Free Spirit LSS Mercedes diesel drive train averaging 22 mpg, on Freightliner chassis. Fully loaded, generator, elec sofa,
microwave, two burner stove, 3-way frig, BU camera, flat screen TV w/ DVD player, wood-like flooring, upholstery clothe gray
color with ultra-leather in cabin area. Rear tire carrier, trailer hitch, awning etc. Less than 25,000 miles no pets or smokers. Asking
$68,000 Santa Fe, NM (505) 699-1242. [email protected]
2004 Free Sprit 210, 2.7 Liter turbo Diesel engine. fully equipped like the 2004 + extras we put in. Still 2 years Prolonged Warranty
(inside /out ). None smokers /no pets
$65,000, PH: 1-418- 662 5933 / or e-mail [email protected]
1999 Freedom 2SA LTV. Only 36,000 mi. Fully loaded with sofa/bed, gen, etc. Firestone ext. nearly new tires. Everything in
excellent working cond. $27,000. Located in Colorado. 719-395-6790
1997 LTV Dodge Wide-body 39,000 mi, non smoker, white/green. Fully loaded w/gen. Portable BBQ, sink, int/ext shower air
cond.etc. 2,M on new tires. Asking price $28,000 OBO Wayne Stacey, San Clemente, CA PH: 949-412-2657 or FAX: 714-638-6146
2006 LTV Free Spirit. Fully loaded w/Gen. dual batteries. Only 9,900 mi. No smoker/pets. Exc. cond. Cherry Cab. White
w/charcoal ext. Body paint (window look painted on sides). $68,000. PH: 541-899-1575 or Email:[email protected] Located in
Southern OR.
Made some changes to our '97 Leisure Travel and have a few parts leftover.
Our Firelight Camp Stove II (for outdoor cooking/barbecuing) is in like-new condition. The KEC Color Monitor and VCR are in
excellent condition and will make a great backup for those with like units that want to avoid future maintenance costs. Sold as a
package - $300 (plus basic shipping).
Call Gerry at 204 668 2645.
SERVICE BULLETIN
Important Sprinter Van/Chassis Information
All sprinter vans and chassis with the 2.7 liter turbo diesel engine, from late 2004 through 2006 are equipped with a plastic turbo
resonator. When this part fails, it puts the vehicle in “limp home” mode in many cases requiring a tow truck to get it to the nearest Five
Star Dodge Sprinter service center which can be many miles away. As an owner, you know the potential cost of losing one or more
days of service from one of your vans.
Further, the sudden loss of power, with no notice to following vehicles can present a dangerous situation.
At the request of a Five Star Dodge Dealer our company developed a simple billet aluminum replacement that is a lifetime solution
and takes only minutes to install. It is designed NOT to fail. Our part is in use on large fleets of Sprinter ambulances, armored cars,
expediters, contractors, delivery vans and RV's. We will be happy to provide references upon request.
Now you can avoid a potentially costly and dangerous failure of the stock plastic part with our inexpensive, easy & fast to install
Model SRE-06 turbo resonator eliminator.
Please take a look at our website for photos, F.A.Q.s and more information. Or, please call (530)-676-4729 and we will be happy to
answer any questions or to email you brochures or installation instructions.
Lynn Riordan
The James F. Riordan Company, Inc
Ph: 530.676.4729
Fax: 530.676-0810
Website: www.riordanco.com
CHAPTER RALLIES
BC SUNSETTERS
The BC Chapter Rally will be held June 3 to 6, 2008 in
beautiful Southeastern British Columbia. We will camp at the
Fort Steele Campground. It is a beautiful 80 acre off-highway
park complete with hiking trails, heated swimming pool,
outdoor games and friendly hosts that welcome dogs. The Fort
Steele Campground is located about 10 minutes north of the
city of Cranbrook and 1 mile south of the Fort Steele Heritage
Town, on Kelly Road.
Nearby are many golf courses, fishing, gold panning, a casino,
great restaurants and, a must-see, the Fort Steele Heritage Town.
The surrounding Rocky Mountains with the abundance of
wildlife are spectacular and make for good sightseeing.
We are looking forward to seeing all our friends as well as
welcoming those of you who have never experienced a BC
Sunsetters Rally. Reservations are not required at the
campground. If you would like more information on the area go
to the website www.fortsteelecampground.com. Please contact
us at [email protected] or 604-886-3337. May
your LTV holiday driving be safe and happy.
Anton & Priscilla Hendriks
Chapter Heads
ALBERTA SUNSETTERS
This year we have our campout set for June 10th to 12th 2008 in
Wetaskiwin, AB. I have reserved 12 sites with power and water
at the Wetaskiwin Lions RV and Campground. You can phone
the campground (780-352-7258) and reserve a spot. It is located
1.5 miles from junction 2A & 13A.
There is a kitchen shelter and wood ($5.00) a wheel barrel full as
well as showers. Check out their web site. When you book your
spot, tell them you are with the Leisure Van group.
We will plan to visit the Reynolds- Alberta Museum on the 12th
of June. I am in the process of making a reservation for us.
There will be a pot luck dinner on Tues. the 10th of June, the Host
dinner on Wednesday night and a farewell breakfast on
Thursday morning. Bring a game you might want to share.
Could you please let us know if you plan to join us.
See you all in June.
Happy travels.
Pat and Henry Smith
e-mail - [email protected]
phone- 780-461-6710
Alberta Reps.
Deadline for the
next Newsletter is
May 15, 2008
SASKATCHEWAN SUNSETTERS
The Saskatchewan Sunsetters 2008 Rally will be held Tuesday
June 17 to Friday June 20 at Manitou & District Regional Park
located 6 km north of Watrous SK on Hwy 365.
The park has a lot to offer: the world famous Manitou Mineral
Spa (don't forget your swimsuit); Danceland; the beautiful
Manitou Beach Golf Club and much more.. You can learn a lot
about the park by going to their website at
www.watrousmanitou.com
All meals will be communally held at the large camp kitchen
located right in our reserved area; no need to worry about
inclement weather. Tuesday evening will be a Pot Luck Supper.
Wednesday will be BBQ burgers night (burgers & buns will be
supplied). Thursday you will be provided a Pancake breakfast.
Thursday evening bring your own supper to the camp kitchen.
Friday morning enjoy a breakfast of Nita's delicious biscuits and
jam. There will be plenty of time during the days to enjoy the
park amenities either in groups or on your own. The evenings
will end with the traditional bon-fire.
We have reserved 10 sites with full hookups close to the
washrooms and camp kitchen and more can be made available if
needed. To obtain one of the reserved sites the park has asked
that you notify them in advance and state that you are with the
Leisure Travel Rally. They can be reached after May 1/08 at
(306)946-2588 or by e-mail at [email protected].
Last minute entries are still welcome but may not be able to get
into the reserved LTV area.
For more information contact:
Joe & Nita Toews at (306)789-3113, or
Norm & Hazel Lavoy at (306)297-3820 or
[email protected]
MANITOBA SUNSETTTERS
The Manitoba Sunsetters Rally is scheduled for June 23-26 at
the Altona Aquatic Centre in the north-west corner of Altona,
Manitoba. We have reserved SITES 1 TO 15 FOR THE
LEISURE VANS RALLY. Registration is Monday, June 23 with
get acquainted coffee at the shelter with the fireplace. You may
of course arrive earlier if you wish. Mary Ann from the company
will again be part of our activities. If some of you play an
instrument, say guitar, accordion or --- feel free to prepare some
entertainment. Also be prepared for a pot-luck on Wednesday
the 25th and Mary Ann's supper on Thursday the 26th.
Everything is subject to change, but we will have a great
fellowship, just like last year. TO REGISTER: PHONE 204324-9005 OR 204-324-5288. Both numbers are at the Altona
Park and Aquatic Centre. BE SURE TO STRESS YOU OWN A
LEISURE VAN AND ARE WITH THE RALLY! Arriving from
the north on the Number 30 Highway, take 10th Ave. NE
traveling west to the park the very west end of the street - the
park is on the south side across from the Sports Complex. See
you there and register any time after April 1, but don't wait too
long.
Alf & Marie Klassen
Chapter Heads
CHAPTER RALLIES
EVERGREEN LEISURERS
Are seeing the sun in more ways than one!!!!!!
Great American RV on I-5 in Fife (Tacoma) is now handling
LTVs. They expect to receive their first shipment of vans
sometime in Feb. Remember LTV now has two rigs on Chevy
cutaway chassis. Charles Sonny Laning (my cousin) has been
listening to me bitch for a few years now about why Great
American RV doesn't handle the SUPERIOR B class van that
Leisure makes. He's familiar with the product as every year I
take him a new brochure. If you're interested in trading in or just
looking at the new product be sure and stop by and ask for Sonny.
Our rally is coming up June l2th leaving the morning of the 15th
after breakfast. Jesse Downs and I will be there the 11th having a
potluck pizza party for dinner so come early if you want to get
some extra visiting in to kind of kick things off. To make
reservations at the Hi-Way Haven RV park in Sutherlin, OR call
1-800-552-5699. Let them know you are with the Evergreen
Leisures.
I'm off to Florida for a few weeks! Aren't we lucky to have these
"go anywhere vans" to travel in.
HAPPY WINTER TRAVELS
Kathy McManus
BLUE RIDGE LEISURES
The Blue Ridge Leisures will gather on May 2nd and May 3rd at
Creekside Campground in Edinburg, Virginia. It is a 45 site
campground situated on a stocked trout stream. Each site has,
water, sewage disposal, and cable TV. The restrooms are very
clean and neat. Our meals are taken in a wonderful pavilion with
a wood stove and a TV. Creekside Campground is family owned
and run. They are great people to be around. We have reserved
ahead all the sites along the creek. If we have more than this there
will be sites for them also. Anyone going needs to contact
Howard Picard by April 23. Ph. 757-789-3303 and the e-mail is
[email protected]. Glad to say we already have 5 vans signed
up. We always eat well with a covered dish supper on Friday
evening, a group breakfast on Saturday morning. On Saturday
evening some of us will gather together and watch the Kentucky
Derby wearing our homemade Derby hats. Nothing expensive,
simply something that brings a smile to our faces. After the race
we will have a group meal similar to Friday evening. Sunday
will be a group breakfast and an informal Sunday service for
those wishing to attend. At some point during the weekend
those wishing to re-new their wedding vows will have the
opportunity at Creekside. Anyone wishing to do so please let
Howard Picard know 2 weeks prior to the rally. Although most
of us go for short walks and sit around swapping stories, there is
plenty to do in reference to touring. Edinburg is a quaint town. 5
miles away there is major shopping at a Walmart along with gas
stations and assorted grocery stores. More importantly, the Blue
Ridge Parkway is very reachable. Well, wishing everyone happy
travels, stay safe, and bring some interesting stories to our rally.
Looking forward to being with youNancy and Howard Picard
757-789-3303 - [email protected]
FLORIDA FLAmingles
The 2008 Florida RV Super Show (Tampa; January 19) was the
meeting place of the newest chapter of LTV owners. The
“FLAmingles” Leisure Travel Van Owners Group held its
organizational meeting at the show. The meeting brought
together twenty members for food, fellowship, and a variety of
door prizes (with thanks to RV World/Nokomis and Leisure
Travel Vans). Bill Harder attended and answered questions
about LTVs.
To facilitate communication, a FLAmingles Yahoo! Group has
been created. All Florida owners of LTVs are invited to join this
FREE group. This is a great place to ask questions, interact with
other LVT owners, coordinate travel, share experiences and to
sign up for the 1st annual Spring Rally of the FLAmingles. This
fun rally will be held at Highlands Hammock State Park, April
25-27. To join the group, visit
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/flamingles
Sue Spahn
TEXAS LEISURE TRAVELERS
The Texas Leisure Travelers are looking forward to the 2008
Spring Rally scheduled for April 4 - 7 at the Schulenburg RV
Park in Schulenburg, TX. It is conveniently located between
Houston and San Antonio on I-10 and Route 77 goes North and
South through the town. It is known world-wide for its painted
churches.
Our rally will begin Friday with check-in and hugs until 4:00
p.m. when we will have our opening Happy Hour with light
snacks followed by a pot luck dinner at 5:00 p.m. Saturday
morning will be breakfast in the Rally Hall followed by a tour of
the model airplane factory. After a lunch on our own, we will
tour the painted churches in the Schulenburg area. There is a
large antique sale in Round Top, TX , which is only 32 miles
away, and is open Wednesday through Saturday. If you are truly
interested in antiques, you may want to schedule several days to
attend as it covers over 300 acres and includes dealers from 49
states and Canada. Some areas have an admission fee of $10.00
which is good for the entire 4 days. Saturday evening will be a
cook out sponsored by Leisure Travel Vans. Sunday morning
will again be breakfast in the Rally Hall with good-byes to those
working couples who must return home. Sunday will be a free
day to attend a church service of your choice and tour the local
points of interest on your own. Sunday night will be dinner at a
local restaurant. Monday morning we will have breakfast and
good-byes until we see each other again. There are 2 painted
churches and the Shiner Brewery located a half hour away in
Shiner, TX. Since the brewery is only open Monday through
Friday, those who would like to take the tour should either stop
on their way to or from the rally. The Schulenburg Museum is
also only open Monday through Friday. If you would like to see
it, please plan for Friday or Monday.
The only cost is $23.25 per night for the RV Park. The rally rate
is also available before and after the rally for those who want to
stay longer. You can pay any admission fees or restaurant meals
on your own. Please send your check for $46.50 for Friday and
Saturday nights or $69.75 if you will be able to stay until
Monday morning, to Earl Weir, 4110 N. Expwy 77-7216,
Harlingen, TX 78550. Please make your check payable to
Schulenburg RV Park and we must receive no later than March
27, 2008.
Hope to see you there.
Earl and Nancy Weir
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SOUTHWEST LTV ROADRUNNER
CHAPTER RALLIES
BASEBALL SPRING TRAINING ADVENT
The Place: Cotton Lane RV Resort
17506 W. Van Buren Street
Goodyear, AZ 85338
The Dates: Arrive - Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Depart - Sunday, March 23, 2008
Join George and Aileen Ormsby, our event planners, and Ted and
Marie Teach, our chapter heads, for a welcome margarita
Wednesday at 4PM, in spot 179. Just bring an appetizer to
share! Also, plan to attend our annual meeting of the Southwest
LTV Roadrunners Thursday morning, March 20th and an LTV
RV group trip to an evening baseball game on Friday, March 21st.
We have 25 tickets. Each costs $21.00. These will be available
at the annual meeting on a first-come-first-serve basis. Several
other fun activities are also being planned. 10 spaces have been
reserved, all together, for Southwest LTV Roadrunner RVers.
The number of spaces can be increased as needed, but only for a
limited time. Reservations need to be made as soon as possible
by contacting Charlotte Hockman Monday thru Thursday at the
resort's toll free phone number (888) 907-7223. Tell them you
are with the “Roadrunners RV Group.” Their alternate office
phone number is: (623) 853-4000. Please also let George and
Aileen Ormsby know you are planning to come by emailing
them at: [email protected]
Please be aware of the following restrictions:
• Age restrictions: one person must be at least 50
years or older, other person not younger than 42.
• Pet restrictions: no more than 2 dogs, each
under 40 lbs.
• Unlike other RV resorts in the west Phoenix
area, there is no minimum length requirement
that excludes class B Rvs.
The Resort is located 23 miles west of Phoenix and about 20
miles south of the baseball stadiums near the cities of Peoria and
Surprise. The cost is $32.24 peright, including tax, for 1 to 5
nights ($29.17 with a Good Samor AAA card). For the 6th and 7th
nights, there is a weekly discounted rate of $161.21 including
tax ($145.81 with a AAA card). The Resort amenities include:
indoor heated pool and Jacuzzi, phone and internetconnections,
laundry facilities and a 4 hole executive practice golf course.
Note that there is no cable TV service. See more on the web at:
h t t p : / / w w w. c o t t o n l a n e @ a r i z o n a r v r e s o r t s . c o m .
The Games:
The Cactus League Spring Training Baseball Schedule during
the week of our rally is attached. You will need to purchase you
own tickets for games other than the night of March 21st. For
more information about the games and local activities, go to:
http://www.cactusleague.com.
Our Southwest LTV Roadrunner Adventure has been carefully
scheduled for the week of March 17th in order to see as many
teams and top players as possible. Typically, games are played
daily starting at 1:05 pm. There are also night games. Reserved
seating generally costs between $15 and $25. Tickets may be
purchased as late as on game day, however, seats in shaded areas
are likely to have already been sold by then. So buy your
tickets early
HOPE YOU CAN MAKE IT!
Ted & Marie Teach
NOTHERN PLAINS LEISURES
The Northern Plains mini-rally is on for June 10-12.
Reservations should be made directly with the Pipestone
Campground at 507-825-2455. Their website is Pipestone RV
Campground. The campground will hold 20 sites as a group to
April 30. Reservations after that date, sites are assigned as
available. We plan a potluck supper for the first night so see you
then.
Dennis and Ann Diers
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MARITIMES TRAVEL VANS ASSOC.
Greetings from the Maritimes. We hope that all had a great winter
and are starting to get excited about the arrival of spring and
L e i s u r e Va n t r a v e l s . We c a n h a r d l y w a i t !
Our Spring Rally will be held from: June 13-15, 2008 at
Mactaquac Provincial Park, 1256 Route 105, Mactaquac, New
Brunswick E6L 1B5 PH: 506-363-4747, FAX: 506-363-4900. E
mail: [email protected]
Bill & Gulli Whitefield
Chapter Heads
ONTARIO SUNRISERS
Our spring rally will be held at Woodland RV Park at St.
Williams, Ontario on June 6, 7, 8. Everyone is welcome!
Russell & Bernice Dick
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Southwest LTV Roadrunners
Texas Leisure Travelers
Florida FLAmingles
Blue Ridge Leisures
BC Sunsetters
Ontario Sunrisers
AB Sunrisetters
Northern Plains Leisures
Evergreen Leisures
Maritime LTV Association
SK Sunsetters
MB Sunsetters
Arizona
Highlands, Schulenburg, TX
Hammock State Park, FL
Creekside Campground, Edinburg, VA
Fort Steele Campground, near Cranbrook, BC
Woodland Family Campground, St. Williams, ON
Wetaskiwin Lions RV Campground, Wetaskiwin, AB
Pipestone Camping & RV, Pipestone, MN
Hi-way Haven RV Park, Sutherlin, OR
Mactquac Provincial Park
Manitou & District Regional Park, Waterous, SK
Altona Park, Altona, MB
March 19-23, 2008
April 4-7, 2008
April 25-27, 2008
May 2-3, 2008
June 3-6, 2008
June 6-8, 2008
June 10-12, 2008
June 10-12, 2008
June 12-15, 2008
June 13-15, 2008
June 17-20, 2008
June 23-26, 2008
CHAPTER TRAVELS
ONTARIO SUNRISERS
Greeting from the Ontario Sunrisers. On January 20th the
Sunrisers held a one day Mimi Rally at the Dickout home in
Woodstock. Sixteen members sat down to a noon Pot-luck
dinner, followed by a short business meeting and a lot of visiting.
Greetings were read from some of our members who are in the
sunny south, and a card signed for Doug Wallace who is on the
mend after a bout of Pneumonia.
L-R Bernice Dickout, Del Wilbee, Bob Forsyth, Elinor Forsyth,
Ben Nielson, Mary Leggatt, Marilyn Levere
Russell & BerniceDickout
Chapter Heads
DIXIE LEISURE TRAVELERS
Some of the troops arrived on 03/16 and others on 03/17 at the
F.D. Roosevelt State Park near Pine Mountain, Georgia. The
weather was nice with the mornings around 50F and the days
around 65F, just right for having a nice warm camp fire at
night. Several of the gang went to the Callaway Gardens
Store for breakfast Monday morning. The food was great,
biscuits; sawmill gravy, country ham, red eye gravy, sausage,
grits, fried potatoes, eggs, pancakes, etc. YUM! YUM.
Activities around the area were enjoyed by those that chose to
explore. Some of the places they went to see was Warm
Springs, GA where the Little White House is located
(President F.D.Roosevelt's retreat), Pine Mountain (antique
stores), Columbus, GA (Military Museum, River Walk,
Maritime Museum), Andersonville Confederate Prison.
Gayna Joy did a great job planning the evening meals Monday
and Tuesday. Thanks Gayna. After the evening meal we spent
time around the camp fire swapping tales and woes. The more
senior members: Pat & Vic Turner (Chapter Leaders), Harry &
+Gayna Joy, Bob & Glois Bruce, Randy Corley, and Don &
Deanie Reser spent time getting acquainted with the newest
members: Fred & Delores Hundley, Eric & Jan Birmingham,
Charlie & Shirley Higgins, Bill & Lee Monroe, and Buz &
Pam Howland. Randy Corley provided us with a story as he is
a professional story teller. George & Sue Spahn (Flamingoes
Chapter Leaders )from South Florida joined us for observation
in preparation for their impending Rally this spring in
Sebring, FL.
Don Reser
COOKING WITH MARY ANN
HERBED POTATOES
2 large potatoes
1 small onion, thinly sliced
2 Tsp. water
1 Tsp. butter or margarine
½ tsp dried basil, oregano, or tarragon,
crushed
Cube potatoes (about ½” cubes).
Arrange in a 1 quart casserole. Mix the
water, butter and herb. Sprinkle over
vegetables. Covered with lid and cook
on full power for 10 to 12 min. or until
potatoes are done.
This is a nice change from boiled
potatoes.
OWNER’S TIDBITS
Mosquito spray.....Spraying Listerine on the lawn and
around the deck will eliminate mosquitoes instantly. You
can also spray around the picnic table, children's play areas,
around the doors of your house etc. as well as on standing
water. Do not spray directly on wood. It will not poison
water or harm children or pets.
Submitted by M. Martin
CHAPTER HEADS
Chapter Heads are extremely important ambassadors
for Leisure Travel Vans and we thank you from the
bottom of our hearts for your dedication and leadership.
Canada
EASTERN CANADA
ONTARIO SUN RISERS
Russell & Bernice Dickout
1194 Sprucedale Rd. , Woodstock, Ont. N4T 1M3
Ph.: 519-537-2689
MARITIME PROVINCES
Bill & Gulli Whitefield
3 Plaza Dr., Dartmouth, N.S. B2W 3H5
Ph: 902-462-0845
e-mail: [email protected]
WESTERN CANADA SUNSETTERS
Doreen & Gorden Stich
P.O. Box 1287, Swan River, MB R0L 1Z0
PH: 204-734-4670 Email: [email protected]
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Priscilla & Anton Hendriks
R.R. 1, 603 Marine Dr.
Gibbons, BC Von 1V1
PH: 604-886-3337
E-mail: [email protected]
ALBERTA
Pat & Henry Smith
4404 - 149 Ave., Edmonton, AB. T5Y 2Z1
Ph.: 780-461-6710
email: [email protected]
SASKATCHEWAN
Joe & Nita Toews
301 1717 Oxford, Regina, SK S4N 6K3
Ph: 306-789-3113
MANITOBA
Alfred & Marie Klassen
161 Maple Dr., Winkler, MB. R6W 1Z6
Ph: 204-325-7111 Email: [email protected]
United States
TX
LEISURE TRAVELERS
Earl & Nancy Weir
4110 North Express 77 #7216, Harlingen, TX 78550
Ph.: 956-428-6630 e-mail: [email protected]
WI, IL, IN, MI
LEISURELY GREAT LAKERS
Gil & Kathy Nock love Leisure Travel, but it is time to
have new leaders for the chapter. Please contact them
at 920-668-6255 or Mary Ann Sawatzky at
1-877-288-8088 if you would be interested in leading
this chapter.
WA, OR, ID, Western MT
EVERGREEN LEISURES
Wagon Master: Kathy McManus
1921 Arietta Ave S.E., Olympia, WA 98501
Ph: 360-357-7810
E-mail: [email protected]
EASTERN MT, ND, SD, MN,
NORTHERN PLAINS LEISURES
Welcome to new leaders!
Dennis & Anne Deirs
4807 Lake Avenue
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
PH: 651-426-8145 E-mail: [email protected]
VA, PA ,NJ, NC, MD
BLUE RIDGE LEISURES
Howard & Nancy Picard
6 Crescent St., Onancock, VA 23417
PH: 757-789-3303 E-mail: [email protected]
Jerry and Leona Knutsen will assist them
TN, AL, MS, GA & THE FL PANHANDLE
DIXIE LEISURE TRAVELERS
Vic & Pat Turner
560 Cornelia Rd, Brierfield, AL 35035
Ph: 205-665-5200 E-mail: [email protected]
CA, AZ, NV
SOUTHWEST LTV ROADRUNNERS
Ted & Marie Teach
16428 Martin Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92649
PH: 562-592-1940 E-mail: [email protected]
http://southwestltvroadrummers.blogspot.com
FLORIDA
LTV FLAminglers
Sue Spahn
th
11950 NW 29 Manor, Sunrise, FL 33323-1556
PH: 954-557-8553 E-mail: [email protected]