February 2015 Seaword - Ocean Village Property Owners

Vol. 17 • Issue 2
The Garden Spot
February 2015
Board members elected
CROWLEY
HONORED
Eric Naegler
Retiring President
Ted Crowley was
presented with a
plaque by Treasurer Joan Smith.
Ted was recognized
for his outstanding
dedication and service to the Ocean
Village Property
Owners’ Association, Inc.
Thank you, Ted!
Turn to page 10
Southpointe
Mike Lattof
Newly Elected
Re-elected to
2nd term
Jim Posedly
Newly Elected
The birth of a Village
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BT 1 Buzz
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When you drive through our entrance
to beautiful Ocean Village, have you ever
wondered, “How did this place get started?
Whose idea was it to develop this oceanfront property into today’s well-manicured
resort?”
A recent visit with Joe Krchnak and
his wife, Sylvia, our nearby neighbors on
South Beach, provided me with answers to
these and many other questions.
Judge Alto Adams, a former Chief Justice of the Florida Supreme Court and
owner of the vast Adams Ranch west of
Port St. Lucie, had acquired this land in
1960. He later sold the property to his
son-in-law, Nat Harrison, whose widow,
Elaine, is a long-time OV resident.
Nat formed Harrison Land Development
of Miami and in 1972 Gulf Oil Real Estate Development Company (GOREDCO)
formed, with Harrison, the Hutchinson Island Limited Partnership for the purpose
of developing Ocean Village. As general
partner, Gulf Oil was to hire planners, architects, and oversee the construction on
the 120-acre property.
At the time, Joe served as Director of Finance for Gulf Oil Corporation and lived
in Reston, VA, a lovely Gulf Oil planned
community. He was asked to oversee the
financial activities involved in this company’s latest real estate development venture, so he and Sylvia moved to Ft. Pierce.
When the project’s general manager, Bob
Rodman, decided to sail around the world,
Joe took over his position.
“The property was covered with Australian pines and sabal palms, with a few
large oaks on the south end, which we
were able to retain,” Joe explained. “And
the remnants of an unpaved road, which
we were told had been A1A before part of
the island washed away, led to the water’s
edge.”
To gain approval for a new city ordinance for building clusters of buildings,
the company agreed to give property just
north and south to the city for beach access. The retention ponds were required to
handle the run-off from Florida rains and
the golf course was planned as an integral
part of the community. As in Gulf Oil’s
Reston development, special attention was
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Golf and Tennis Shop
Turn to pages 11, 20
The construction of the Capstan Cluster began in 1973.
Former General Manager Joe Krchnak
and his wife, Sylvia.
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POA Board of
Directors 2015
Jack Craig
President
Alicemarie Donahue
Vice President
Kay Snodgrass
Secretary
Joan Smith
Treasurer
Directors at Large:
Mike Lattof
Eric Naegler
Jim Posedly
General Manager’s Corner
As we have now reached the end of 2014
and are already into 2015 and past our Annual Meeting, I feel it is in order to say
thanks to a number of people who assisted
and continue to assist the POA and never
seem to receive the attention and praise they
certainly deserve.
Every year beginning in November it is
required by our Association Documents to
hold an election and have an Annual Meeting for the membership of the POA. This
requires two very large mailouts which go
to the membership of the community (1,228
individual packages). One goes out in November and the second mailing goes out
in January. Kathy McClure and Kay Snodgrass have an amazing team of volunteers
who are ladies that have been doing this for
Norm Spector
General Manager
several years. It is amazing to watch them
work and stuff the 1,228 individual packets
and to realize they are donating their time
free of charge to insure the POA is meeting
its commitment to the membership. Thank
you, ladies!
The members of all the necessary committees who contribute to the smooth operation of Ocean Village are to be commended for the time and effort they continue to
provide on a yearly basis. Again, donating
their valuable time, which they could be
using to do all things “Florida,” such as
outdoor sports, fishing, golfing, and for the
ladies of the committees… shopping!
Finally, I feel it is in order to thank our
on-site staff which works so hard on a daily basis to keep the property in order and
Catamaran I news
The first Social of the winter season, the
annual “Welcome Back” gathering, was
held Friday, Jan. 16 at Cayman and was
extremely well attended. There were several new owners in attendance and they
were introduced by Board President Alan
Cohen. The covered dish menu is always
a surprise, but never fails to satisfy. There
will be another Social on Friday, Feb. 20 at
5 PM. BYOB and something to share.
Judy Cardone, social chairperson, has
also announced there will be two Ladies
Coffee Klatches: Tuesday, Feb. 3, 10 AM
until noon at Cayman and another Tuesday,
March 10 from 10 AM until noon, also at
Cayman. Watch the elevators for reminders and updates. Come out and exchange
ideas and information on a wide variety of
subjects.
It is very important for owners to attend
monthly POA meetings regarding the operation of daily functions, which concern
VILLAGE from page 1
paid to ensure visual appeal and harmony
with the environment.
The Capstan cluster was the first to be built,
even before the construction of the dunes.
While today’s dunes were mostly reconstructed following the 2004 hurricanes, the
originals were a major undertaking. Debris
from the WWII occupation by the UDT’s,
today’s SEALS, was discovered during the
dunes construction and 90,000 sea oats seedlings were planted, mostly grown in a nursery near Bradenton from local seedlings. At
the time, this was one of the largest artificial
plantings of sea oats ever attempted.
It was not always good for Ocean Village;
for a time, units were not selling because of
the state of the economy and market conditions could no longer support high-rise
buildings, which had been planned for re-
maining OV land still open for development. Summer memberships were sold
to local residents, providing recreational
opportunities and needed revenue for the
Ocean Village Property Owners Association during the off-season. “Ocean Village
Olympics” were held with prizes awarded
for swimming, tennis and golf.
When Gulf Oil chose to divest itself of
the property not yet turned over to the OV
POA, Nat Harrison formed a new company.
Eventually the property was transferred to
the developer of the Southpointe clusters,
where construction began in 2000. Today,
all of the common areas of Ocean Village
are owned by the OV POA and each cluster
owns its property and buildings. We all are
the fortunate beneficiaries of the vision and
investment of the Gulf Oil Corporation and
Kim Alkire
BRANCH MANAGER
1100 Colonnades Drive
Fort Pierce, Florida 34949
Phone: 772.465.3200
Fax: 772.465.3838
1-877-9OCULINA (962.8546)
Email: [email protected]
safe for all of our residents. This includes
our golf course, grounds, building maintenance, recreation, security, and all our dedicated contractors who are part of the Ocean
Village team. Thank you for being part of
the team which has made Ocean Village the
beautiful property you have created!
Finally, a big thanks to your Board of Directors who work seven days a week assisting management and devoting their time to
insure Ocean Village continues to move in
the right direction as the development has
now reached its 41st year of existence.
As always, please let me know if there are
any issues you would like to bring to my
attention by dropping by the office, calling
772-489-0300, or emailing me at Norman.
[email protected].
all the owners. These meetings are held on
the third Thursday of each month at 3 PM
at Cayman. The February meeting will be
Thursday, Feb. 19th and the March meeting will be held on March 19, etc.
Be sure to check Channel 63 for upcoming events and who to contact if interested.
There is something for everyone here at
Ocean Village…get out and enjoy!
Dee Judge #2320
the Hutchinson Island Limited Partnership.
According to Joe Krchnak, in 1973 his
company also offered to help the city draw
up plans for rejuvenation of the downtown
area, at no charge. The offer was turned
down; it is interesting to speculate what
might have been.
The Krchnaks, who embraced their new
location, built their home on Thumb Point
Drive and have remained Ft. Pierce residents ever since. They maintain Ocean
Village is the best thing to have happened
for the city. Those of us fortunate to live
and enjoy this tropical paradise will surely
agree.
To learn more about the history of Ocean
Village, go to www.oceanvillage.com/Home/
History.
Submitted by Lois Patton
THE BIG DAY REMEMBERED
“How would you like to go out fishing?” he asked.
“Out? You mean in a boat, not just
standing by the water with a pole?”
He nodded.
“I don’t think so,” I replied. “But
thanks anyway.”
The invitation abruptly brought me
back to many years ago when I experienced my first and only deep-sea fishing excursion with my two sons, ages
five and seven. They were excited to
be going out on the BIG DAY, a large
party-type fishing boat at the Jersey
Shore. I was a young and adventuresome mother then and had been told
that the fishing experience would be
fun for the boys.
The day started at dawn in time to get
ready for the 8 AM departure. I sliced
apples and prepared peanut butter
sandwiches which I had learned were
good seasickness preventatives. I also
included two chocolate candy bars and
three small bags of potato chips.
We boarded the boat with about 30
other individuals. No other small children that I recall and lots of burly men.
The first mate, an adolescent of about
15, immediately took a liking to my
kids. The day was sunny and clear, the
water calm, perfect for what I realized
upon boarding was to be an eight-hour
outing. I had mistakenly been told that
we could go for a half-day. No such
luck.
The first 15 minutes or so went well
and my spirits were high. It was going
to be a great day, especially with Freddie the First Mate ready and willing to
assist my boys and me, too, since I had
no interest in dipping my manicured
fingers into the bait bucket and securing slimy pieces of whatever onto
hooks.
As we eased out of the marina area
I marveled at how calm the water was.
There were gulls swooping gracefully
around the sides of the boat and lively
music was playing to energize the fishermen. The sky was a brilliant blue,
the breeze gentle and soothing.
My sense of exhilaration dissipated
when the sea became choppy as we
entered the inlet to the ocean. The boat
rocked slowly from side to side and
from stern to bow, over and over again.
I felt the queasiness I remembered as a
child when traveling in the back seat
of my family’s car. I broke into a cold
sweat. With that, I grabbed my portion
of the lunch we had brought and headed toward the front of the boat, away
from the cluster of fishing enthusiasts,
my children included. I found a quiet
spot where the breeze could blow fresh
air onto my face which was soaked
with perspiration.
I didn’t see the boys for more than
an hour and just assumed they were
safe and enjoying themselves. I ate
my peanut butter sandwich and apple
slices well before 9 o’clock and with
closed eyes prayed for strength to endure the day. Eight hours seemed like
an eternity to me as I kept gulping the
fresh air hitting my face.
When I realized some time later
that I would indeed survive, I made
my way down to the back of the boat
where I had left the kids. I noticed
many bodies with heads down close to
the railing. They were sprawled every
which way. Obviously they had succumbed to the dreaded “mal de mer.”
Looking around for my boys, I
found them joyfully reeling in fish as
fast as their lines could be baited. They
had traces of peanut butter on their
faces with an abundance of chocolate
smeared around their mouths. I could
only imagine the reaction of the poor
bodies I had seen as they raised their
heads and viewed the food-encrusted
faces of these kids.
The boys were delighted to see me,
apparently unaware of the reason for
my absence. They were thrilled with
the number of fish they had stashed in
a large plastic bag.
As the day progressed and the other
passengers recovered enough to resume their fishing, Freddie the First
Mate became busier and left me with
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the boys to manage on
our own. Before I knew
it and to my surprise
my fingers began dipping into the bait buck- Priscilla Oehl
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hooks from the open
mouths of the fish being hauled over
the railing. I had, in fact, “overcome.”
By four in the afternoon we had
a large cache of fish that a kind man
cleaned for us on the dock. At dinner
that night the boys voraciously ate
their catch of the day. Even their twoyear-old sister, usually a picky eater,
enjoyed what we told her was “chicken” of the sea.
It had truly been a great day on the
BIG DAY. A huge success for my kids
and, surprisingly, for me as as well. A
day to remember.
My reverie was interrupted when he
asked again:
“Wouldn’t you like to go out fishing?”
“ I don’t think so.”
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Calling all authors
We are pleased to announce our first
annual Ocean Village Book Fair! The
event will take place on Sunday, March
15 from 12 noon to 3 PM in the main
clubhouse. All OV residents, whether
owners, renters, or guests, are invited to
come and meet the writers within our
community.
Following an author round table dis-
cussion, attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions, as well as purchase books signed by authors, if they
wish to do so.
If you have written and published a
book, you’re invited to participate. You
can sign up by calling Margaret Hawke
at (772) 468-9041 or Priscilla Oehl at
(772) 464-7284.
French Club meeting
On Thursday nights at 7 PM, the
French Club meets at Aruba East for
conversation about French culture, the
arts, the country, and more. It’s an opportunity to improve one’s French (for
some of us) and for fellowship among
Francophiles. All French speaking residents in Ocean Village are welcome.
For more information, call Mary Jane
at (772) 489-9230 or Bertie at (772)
801-5121.
Mary Jane Keriakos
Ocean Village Book Club
If you love to read and enjoy sharing your reading experience with other book lovers, join us for for our next
book club meeting on Monday, February 16 from 1-3 PM in the Aruba Center.
Our February selection is: “Lucy,”
by Ellen Feldman.
All Ocean Village residents are welcome, whether owners, renters, or
guests. There’s no need to sign up. Just
come and join us. For more information, contact Margaret Hawke at (772)
468 9041.
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The Nibble Report
“Anybody here seen my old friend
John?” It’s one of the lines in the 1968
song by Dion...Abraham, Martin and
John. In this case, I am referring to
Johnny Sacchetti...one of our most admired fishermen here at OV! I had not
seen “Johnny” since last spring and he
normally arrives by early January or
before with his dear wife, Maria.
“Little Johnny,” as I call him, is
only about “four-nine,” has the best
smile and is always “excited” to tell
me about his fishing adventures...in
his Italian accent! I learned that in his
“work days” Johnny was the “doorman” for a very “fashionable” apartment building in Midtown Manhattan...where some very famous people
lived, like Jackie Kennedy! Johnny
knew personally many of these people
and with his “wonderful personality”...
they LOVED him and gave him a party as he retired after his many, many
years of greeting them daily!
Well...,.Anybody here seen my old
friend Julian Chechatka? Another
great fisherman here at OV! As it turns
out...I have not seen either of these
“characters”...BUT I did talk to Julian
this morning! Julian is HERE recovering from shoulder surgery...and Johnny’s wife, Maria, is recovering from
knee surgery back in New York...and
the two of them should be here soon!
On a much sadder note...Boomer
and I have lost two very good friends...
Yellow Labs Molly and Hanna. As a
Vet friend told me once, “No matter
how long they live, it’s never long
enough!” Our love goes out to their
families!
As for the fishing...The water has not
been too clean and sandfleas are hard
to come by. In fact, I have heard that
one of our guys had to go up to Melbourne to find some! But, I KNOW the
fishing will get better when both Johnny and Julian cast their lines again!
The Nibbler
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Beachtree II happenings
It’s hard to find a parking space now,
but marvelous to see both new and old
faces in and about the cluster. Mike
and Barbara Eustace, Sheila and Herb
Dusinberre, Dick and Isla McKenna, Mark and Debbie Gramke, Steve
and Carol Smith, Lori McAuliffe and
Judge Tom Parker are some of the
many that have joined us for the season. Welcome back, everyone!
The Annual Meeting of Beachtree
II was held on Monday, Jan. 26 in the
Aruba Center. We had a quorum of
the owners present. Joan Smith, Jim
Seymour, Ed Fish and Kay Snodgrass
were present from the Board, along
with Annette Sanniota, our manager
and Liz Diaz from First Service Residential, our managing company. Joan
Smith noted that we have 11 new owners in 2014 and three new owners in
2013, meaning that nearly 25% of our
cluster is new to Ocean Village and
BTII.
We are saddened by the passing of
our many long-time owners, Linda
Schultheiss, John Pick, Katie Cracraft,
Jeannie Bshara, Peg Mango and Jack
Galis during 2014.
The new water meter was installed
separating the Bermuda pool water
and the 6400 building. We have found
only a slight increase in our water bills
since the separation of lines. Since we
have only four owners who submitted
their names for Board positions, there
was no vote. Officers will remain in
current positions until the Board has
a re-organization meeting. We thank
Gary Fry for his service to the BTII
BOD and wish him well as he recovers
from surgery.
Jim Seymour gave a PowerPoint
presentation of the construction projects completed and those which need
to be addressed in the coming years.
He calculated that those projects will
cost nearly $250,000. This estimate
was borne out by the Reserve Study
done by Armstrong Consulting for the
Board.
Ed Fish gave the year-end financial
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status. We have ended the current year
within our budget with a small profit
which will be applied to future capital improvements. We thanked Diane
Seymour for acting as our Hospitality
Chair and visiting with our new owners and alerting them to our rules and
regulations and saying, “Welcome
Neighbor,” we are happy you chose
our cluster to call home.
Annette Sanniota, our manager, reviewed the 2014 year highlighting our
rental policy, rules and regulations, the
new Audrey Napp bench with pavers, new flooring around the elevator
entrance, replacement of the bulletin
boards and bins at each mailbox. We
have Jarvis Co. as our emergency response contact as a responder for
emergency repairs after a hurricane.
They are a local company so we do not
have to depend on a national firm.
The landscaping project has been
received but the Board is waiting for
a schematic of plant placement before
accepting the proposal. The Board will
make arrangements to power wash
the sidewalks starting with the 6100
and 6300 buildings after we receive
the bids. We were questioned about
the internet service from AM3 and instructed our residents to call AM3 at
866-263-3241 when they experience
problems. Our contract with them expires in 2017.
Owners and guests enjoyed our
first 2015 Cluster Dinner at The Inn.
A great time was had by all! We need
volunteers to plan for future parties at
either the clubhouses or the Bermuda
Birdcage. Please let us know if you
would like to be part of the planning
for a fun time.
February will be a busy month in the
Village. Enjoy the sand, the sea, and
all the amenities here in Ocean Village.
This month we celebrate Valentine’s
Day, Presidents’ Day, Ash Wednesday,
and Orthodox Lent. I hope each of you
celebrate these days with your friends
in BTII and Ocean Village.
Joan M. Smith
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No estate plan?
We have discussed the importance
of Medicaid planning and the durable
power of attorney. There are other essential powers of attorney to grant an
agent, health care powers, or advance
health directives. Let’s recognize now
the basis of proper planning: the estate
plan.
Many of us might or might not have
an estate plan, a last will and testament
or a living trust and pour over will and
the ancillary documents, the powers
of attorney. I am sometimes asked to
draft one of these components, but not
the entire estate plan. The estate plan
in its complete form is the foundation
of proper planning. Begin your planning with a complete plan.
Next question: Why do some good
folks fail to plan? Some procrastinate
and others fear consulting with an attorney to create an estate plan would
bring on death; yes, a superstition. And
there are those who fail to review periodically estate plans from years ago.
What are the consequences of no estate plan such as a will, a living trust?
The State of Florida has created by
law the intestate succession, Chapter
732 of the Florida Probate Code. If we
do not put in writing formally who our
beneficiaries are and what specifically
they inherit at our passing, the State of
Florida decrees who the rightful heirs
are, a surviving spouse, our living descendants, our siblings, our parents,
etc. and who shares with whom and
the portions of the estate. Who has
Ocean Village Worship
For close to 30 years, residents of Ocean Village have had an opportunity to
worship on Sunday mornings at a non-denominational service. After several
years, the group outgrew the Cayman Center and the services take place at the
Ocean Village Clubhouse from the first Sunday in November until the Sunday
after Easter. In the winter months, attendance averages 125 per week. Three
local clergy conduct the services on a monthly, rotating basis. Currently, the total
donations given to local charities such as Hospice of the Treasure Coast, Mustard
Seed Ministries and the Common Ground Vineyard Church Café Ministries has
just reached $100,000. Many volunteers over the years have made this possible.
On Sunday, Feb. 22, one of our leaders, Father Joe Rider from St. Simon’s
Episcopal Church on Avenue E in Fort Pierce, will bring their Free Spirit Choir
to conduct the service. This church has recently been doing a lot of outreach in
the Lincoln Park area and we have added them to our list of worthy endeavors.
Submitted by Kay Snodgrass
reviewed this chapter? Surviving widows are unhappy to hear that they must
share the inheritance with decedents’
children from a previous marriage of
union. Be informed and avoid nasty
surprises.
There are those who wish to avoid
probate and the expense and time required to probate an estate. A probate,
however, identifies the rightful beneficiaries or heirs, requires proper administration of the estate such as identifying and settling decedent’s debts,
verifying those debts, publishing notice to creditors, and making distribution according to decedent’s written
wishes; all to avoid fraud, and lastly to
declare decedent’s homestead as such
with descent to the rightful heirs with
protection from creditors, including
Medicaid recovery.
Avoid probate? Yes, it can be done
with the help of a qualified estate planning attorney. I caution those who
attempt to create an estate plan with
preprinted forms, relying on online
organizations like Legal Zoom and
others where counseling is minimal or
nonexistent. I have personally seen a
number of self-drafted plans fail, subsequently requiring a probate of the
estate after all. Like a competent surgeon, the qualified attorney performs
competently for your benefit and the
benefit of your beneficiaries or heirs.
Mary Jane Keriakos, Esq.
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Thanks to envelope
stuffers!
Once again, a group of volunteers met in January at the Ocean Village Clubhouse to prepare the official “Second Notice of Annual Meeting” and the ballot
for election of three Board of Directors for mailing. This band of “angels” saved
the POA 37.5 “woman” hours! Thanks to Barbara Boyle, Joan Covella, Gloria
Perdisatt, Peggy Baldwin, Marge Zaprowski, Ruth Flanagan, Nancy Flannery,
Carolyn Bassett, Carolyn, Moson, Pat Hurley, Betty Reyda, Barbara Burns and
Barbara Letersky.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Submitted by Kay Snodgrass
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Visit Oceanvillage.com for POA minutes, Seaword issues, and links
to individual clusters, real estate office and restaurant information.
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The
Trainer’s Room
Make time for exercise
Physical activity plays a crucial role
in our health. Regular exercise protects against the most common disorders – including heart disease, stroke,
high blood pressure, obesity, type 2
diabetes, osteoporosis, colon cancer
and depression – and can help you live
longer. Still, more than half of us in
the U.S. fail to get the minimum recommended amount of exercise, which
is 30 mins. to one hour of moderate activity, such as brisk walking on most
days of the week. You don’t have to
do it all at one time; break up the time
into 10-15 minute sessions scattered
throughout the day.
The activity that you engage in
doesn’t have to be strenuous to provide health benefits, especially if you
have been inactive for some time. Of
course, the more vigorous the activity
is, the more you will get out of it; but,
what is most important is becoming
more active. Even a small increase in
your physical activity can really reduce your health risks, especially if
you have been inactive.
A couple of things to consider:
• Choose an exercise you enjoy
• Schedule time for exercise
• Find a workout buddy or consider a
personal trainer
• Vary your activities to avoid boredom.
The bottom line is that it’s easier to
fit exercise into your schedule if you
make it part of your daily routine and,
besides apples, a workout a day truly
keeps the doctor away.
John Perdisatt
Certified Personal Trainer
AFAA CL#915-9
Mary John Gilchrist remembered
We recently learned Mary John
Gilchrist died on October 31, 2014.
She had been spending winters in the
Village, with her husband Stuart, for
the past 20 years. She was actively involved with tennis, bridge, golf,
and the beautiful beach and her many
friends. We send our thoughts, prayers
and condolences to her family.
You may contact Stuart at (757)
293-8259; his address is 3012 Willow Spring Court, Williamsburg, VA
23285-4796
[email protected]
Website: www.johnjacobsconstruction.com
Monday night Duplicate Bridge
The group meets each Monday evening at the Ocean Village Clubhouse at
6:45 PM. It is a friendly group and all are welcome. To sign up (reservations are
necessary) or, in the event of a cancellation, call Mary Lechtenberger at (772)
464-3689.
December 22, 2014
Leaders after five rounds - Average: 20.0
PLACE PCTSCORE PAIR
1
60.00 24.00
Crowley/Heckenhauer
2
55.00 22.00
McDonald/Letersky
3
55.00 22.00
Cracknell/Cracknel
January 5, 2015
Leaders after five rounds - Average: 20.0
PLACE PCTSCORE PAIR
1
65.63 52.50
B-2 Pryce/Pryce
2
58.13 46.50
B-4 Westmoreland/Westmoreland
3
51.25 41.00
B-3 Ehrhart/Zaprowski
Section B, East – West
1
63.13
2
54.38
3
54.38
50.50
43.50
43.50
Cook’s Corner
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About the cook...
Marge and her late husband, Zip, started coming to
OV in the early 80’s. He was a bocce player, golfer
and avid fisherman. Marge is known for her Bridge
and bocce prowess and now is building up a “shuffleboard reputation”. She’s no slouch in the kitchen,
either!
Cheesy Sweet Potatoes
Marge Zaprowski
Peel and slice thin: 2 sweet potatoes
Layer in casserole dish, alternating with: 4 oz. grated parmesan cheese
End with cheese layer
Cover; bake at 350 for 40 minutes. Let stand for two to three minutes.
Pour on top: ½ C. maple syrup
Serves six.
B-1 Heckenhauer/Crowley
B-3 Olson/McDonald
B-5 Goodwin/Goodwin
January 12, 2015
Leaders after seven rounds - Average: 63.0
Place
PCTScore Pair
1
57.94 73.00
JJ-2 Pryce/Pryce
2
57.54 72.50
JJ-5 Zaprowski/Ehrhart
3
53.57 67.50
JJ-4 Snell/Hinze
Section JJ, East – West
Leaders after seven rounds - Average 63.0
Place
PCTScore Pair
1
61.51 77.40
JJ-5 Westmoreland/Westmoreland
2
58.33 73.50
JJ-4 Oehl/Leech
3
57.14 72.00
JJ-2 Goodwin/Goodwin
January 19, 2015
Leaders after nine rounds - Average: 63.0
Place
PCTScore Pair
1
61.11 77.00
AA-7 Leech/Crowley
2
58.73 74.00
AA-2 Starr/Kreh
3
53.17 67.00
AA-3 Pryce/Pryce
Leaders after nine rounds - Average 63.0
Place
PCTScore Pair
1
66.97 84.38
AA-5 Shurmann/Marian
2
57.14 72.00
AA-3 Westmoreland/Westmoreland
3
54.47 68.63
AA-7 Goodwin/Goodwin
January 26, 2015
Leaders after 11 rounds - Average: 99.0
Place
PCTScore Pair
1
63.38 125.50
JJ-2 Pryce/Pryce
2
59.34 117.50
JJ-4 Ehrhart/Zaprowski
3
50.51 100.00
JJ9 Orr/Orr
Leaders after 11 rounds - Average: 99.0
Place
PCTScore Pair
1
61.11 121.00
JJ-2 Westmoreland/Westmoreland
2
59.17 117.15
JJ-3 McKenna/McKenna
3
55.28 109.45
JJ-6 Shaeffer/Shaffer
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T he Garden Spot
TCNSP9162
A grateful “thank you” to those of
you who donated your holiday poinsettias to the garden. They have been
planted in the southwest portion of the
garden, where they make a nice contrast with the shiny, dark green leaves
of the magnolia tree and the yellow
bush daisies that Annie O’Brien has so
carefully tended. We even received a
small fir that we hope will grow into
a beautiful tree we can decorate with
lights each Christmas.
Several visitors to the garden have
asked about that “stick tree” on the
south end of the garden, questioning
whether or not it was dead. This is actually a plumeria tree, or frangipani if
you visit the local farmers’ markets.
The plumeria is from the dogbane family, and is related to oleander. For winter residents, the subtropical plumeria
provides a piece of sculptural architecture against its colorful and leafy
neighbors. Those here between March
and October may find, atop its shiny
green leaves, clusters of flowers with
five petals shaped like a pinwheel.
Some of you may recognize them as
the flowers that make up Hawaiian leis
and decorate wedding bouquets. Hawaiian women may wear a flower behind their right ear to indicate they are
available, left if not.
While ours has pure white flowers
with a yellow accented center, plumerias also produce red, pink, all yellow,
and multi-colored flowers. On a recent
episode of House Hunters Hawaii,
a yard view of a prospective house
showed a cluster of flowers that were
white, yellow, and pink ombre. Some
plumeria clusters can contain 200 flowers, hence the ability to make leis, while
ours is more modest in its output.
The name frangipani comes from a
16th Century Italian marquess, who invented a plumeria-scented perfume. It
is their sweet smell and bright colors
that the plumeria rely on to lure pollinators, as they do not produce nectar.
Bees are too big to get deep enough
into the bloom to reach the tiny anthers
in the male flowers, but with the scent
of the flowers being stronger at night,
the sphinx moth has a little more success. Consequently, plumeria are usually propagated through cuttings, but
when pollinated, they can produce a
long, pointed pod with up to 60 winged
seeds.
As always, we appreciate all those
who volunteer in the garden, whether it
is planting, weeding, carpentry, or electrical work. We are also thankful for the
purchase of commemorative bricks and
the donations the garden has received.
We have several new plantings, but
will be adding more soon. The garden
presents itself differently throughout
the day as the sun moves, so do come
often to enjoy it.
Submitted by Bettie Marshall
was held at The Inn at OV. Cindi and
Carl had a lovely after-party at their
home and a wonderful time was had
by all. Best wishes to the newlyweds,
Katie and Drew Spiker.
Barbara and Bill Richardson are
new to OV from the New York City
area, with their dog Hudson, and purchased the home at 58 Southpointe
Drive previously owned by Mike and
Rose Sikenius. Mike and Rose Sikenius purchased another Southpointe
home at 80 Southstar Drive several
months prior.
Beyond the real estate changes, several Southpointe homeowners had significant happenings over the holiday
seasons. Esteban (Steve) and Krystyna
Godinez had a whirlwind time starting
with a trip to Key West over Halloween weekend, where they took pictures of Steve and Krystyna standing
next to the sign 90 miles from Cuba
where they had the same photo taken
32 years before.
After Halloween weekend, Steve
and Krystyna went on a Caribbean
cruise from Dec. 24-Jan. 1, 2015 to
celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 26, 2014. Congratulations towards the next 50!
Mickey and Tinka Pincus also has a
wonderful holiday season. They took
The plumeria blooms with beautiful fragrant
flowers from March through October.
Emile’s 30th Anniversary Party
On Jan. 17, a party was held to celebrate Emile deCuba’s 30th
anniversary as the teaching pro at Ocean Village. A round robin
tournament was held in the morning with 24 people participating in three groups. In the evening there was a dinner in Emile’s
honor at the Cayman Center. Many old and new friends participated and came to congratulate Emile on this milestone.
Former tennis players honor Emile.
Southpointe news
Happy 2015 from the Southpointe
Homes. Much has happened over the
past few months and we wish to update
the community about our HOA news
and newcomers. We have several new
homeowners to introduce. Some were
existing residents of Ocean Village
and others are new altogether to OV.
We welcome all our new residents.
Tom and Martina Avalina Novakowski moved into 118 Southpointe from
the MA area. Carl and Cindi Onachila
purchased Fanny Blumenthal’s prior
home at 61 Southpointe Drive. Fanny
will be missed very much as our HOA
Treasurer of 12 years and wonderful
neighbor. She has relocated to her second home in the Villages and is very
happy with her move. Her dedication
and commitment to the Southpointe
Board was tremendously appreciated.
The Onachila family had a wonderful family wedding on Nov. 8, 2014 to
celebrate the marriage of their daughter, Katie, to Drew Spiker of West
Virginia. The Onachilas own a unit in
Capstan and Katie is also the granddaughter of Don and June Hall of 21
Winghaven Lane. The 150 wedding
guests enjoyed the amenities of Ocean
Village, making a splash at the pool
and Tiki Bar. The wedding was held at
St. Andrew’s Church and the reception
The plumeria in the winter months.
a several week cruise on The Seven
Seas line to the Hawaiian Islands and
Tahiti. They had a wonderful time and
are quite the world travelers.
The Worden Family also had a big
holiday season. Over the Thanksgiving Holiday, Jeanne’s father, Thomas
Schofield, Sr., turned 80 years old.
Her family had a huge celebration in
honor of his milestone. Fifteen of his
16 grandchildren were in attendance,
along with Jeanne’s two sisters and
brother; Tom Schofield Jr. (a previous
Southpointe owner of nine years) who
also turned 52 the same day. All the
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spouses and Jeanne’s Mom, Connie
78, were there to celebrate with singing and dancing!
Southpointe’s Annual Meeting was
held on Frida,y Jan. 23 with a quorum of owners in attendance. There
were two board member positions
up for re-election. Peter Bennett will
continue to serve as President of the
Southpointe HOA while Jim Harding
takes over the position of Treasurer
and Mike Sikenius was elected as the
newest board member as Secretary.
Congratulations to the new and existing Board members.
The Onachila family had a wonderful family wedding on Nov. 8, 2014.
Beachtree I buzz
The January potluck was a good indication that most of our residents have
returned for the season. Whether they
came for the amazingly varied and copious food or the toe-tapping, hand-clapping, get-up-and-dance music provided
by the Ocean Village Rockers, almost
80 residents and guests were not disappointed. From the smooth strands of
the Everly Brothers’ “All I Have to Do
Is Dream” to a roof-raising “Twist and
Shout,” every number was met with
cheers for the hard-working trio of Jack
Williford, Bob Parmelee, and Jim Szafran. The next potluck, Feb. 18, will be
held at 5 PM in the Aruba Center.
Beachtree I residents do engage in
many fun activities, but it is not all fun
and parties. Many do volunteer work
in the community as well. George and
Peggy Baldwin, who hail from Long
Island, both volunteer with the Treasure Coast Hospice at the local facility
off Midway Road. Peggy, a retired RN,
has worked directly with patients and
has done grief counseling with patients
and family members. She is not afraid
of keeping her hands involved either,
working in the warehouse counting
supplies and stuffing boxes of rubber
gloves. Admiring her work, George,
too, has volunteered as a receptionist,
answering phones and directing visitors, as well as visiting with patients
who are veterans in order to recognize
their service to our country.
Treasure Coast Hospice always needs
volunteers for various roles, including
working in the Thrift Shop (next to Publix in the Sabal Palm Plaza). They also
need volunteers right here in Ocean Village with their tennis, golf, and Beach
Stroll fund raisers. Please call and offer
your services at (772) 403-4500.
BT I Board Secretary John Pumphrey, presiding for the cruising Keith
Cracknell, reminds all owners that the
Annual Meeting will be on Feb. 18 at
7 PM in the Aruba Center, just down
the hall from the potluck. Come for the
great food and fellowship, but be sure
to stay to make the quorum required for
the meeting.
The agenda for the Annual Meeting includes approval of the budget
for 2015-16, election of Board members, and plans for the next 12 months.
Please ensure you have returned your
proxy, if you cannot attend. Homeowners who wish to have an item discussed
are asked to contact John Pumphrey
prior to the meeting date.
In addition, the Board is still collecting proxy votes for the documents
update, which everyone should have
received by now. Don’t wait until it’s
buried under a pile of papers; send it
back now.
Submitted by Bettie Marshall
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Carol Santilli and Walter DeFilippi on the
dance floor
Peggy and George Baldwin
OV Rockers Jack Williford, Bob Parmelee and Jim Szafran
News from the Golf and Tennis Shop
After the holidays, the golf course,
which averaged about 40 rounds a day
in December, grew to 125 rounds a day
in January. (February will be an even
bigger leap. Don’t forget to reserve tee
times up to 5 days in advance when you
know your schedule.)
The tournament season officially began with a new event: Mixed Doubles
(9 holes) Night Putting Championship.
Dean Bender and Anna McEwen were
randomly paired, as were all the couples. They were crowned champions of
this inaugural event, shooting an impressive six under par, besting a field of
11 other teams.
Players had fun testing their putting
skills on the moonlit OV greens. Afterwards, everyone enjoyed pizza and
beverages under the stars.
For complete results and tournament
photos, please see the scoreboard and
the pictures here.
Hole # 8 – Beth Cecil – Golf and Tennis Winners of the Night Putting Tournament:
Anna McEwen and Dean Bender (6 under par).
Shop Manager hard at work.
(L-R) Dan Sullivan, Barb Reck, Caroline
Harrow, and Max Reck.
Night Putting Tournament
Scoreboard
Monday, Jan. 5th Results - Par: 27
• 1st Place Team
Dean Bender/Anna McEwen – 21
• 2nd Place Team
Max Reck/Caroline Harrow – 22
• 3rd Place Team
Don McEwen/Candy Melzner – 23*
* won in a sudden death playoff.
The King with Bobbie and Steve Burbank
at Bay Hill CC in Orlando, Florida.
Night Putting Tournament (L-R): Dave, Beth, Don, Dan, Barb and Max.
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Coldwell Banker Paradise Works
to Increase Ocean Village Values
Introducing New & Future Buyers
• Onsite Professional Sales Team to serve you 7 days per week
• Onsite Coldwell Banker Paradise Rental Program
• Events: Tour of Ocean Village Homes Twice per Year with
Front Page Advertising in St. Lucie News Tribune Real Estate Source
Advertising & Marketing Every Day
• 75,000 Buyers Guides with full-page, full-color Ocean Village ad distributed
in Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers, stand alone displays,
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• Ocean Village Website: www.OceanVillageRealEstate.com
• Virtual Online Tour Videos about Ocean Village Lifestyle
• Full-color 4-Page brochures about Ocean Village
• Every Door Direct Mail Campaigns Promoting Ocean Village
• Back page display advertising in St. Lucie News Tribune
• Enhanced listings in Realtor.com and Trulia.com
• Welcome Book for all Tenants
Ocean Village P.O.A. earned over $90,000 from
rent & commissions from Coldwell Banker Paradise
Sales & Rentals January - December 2014.
Average Price
of Ocean
Village Home
s
• 2011 $109,2
59
• 2014 $172,7
08
That’s an Average Price Increase of 58%
*
Ocean
Village
772.489.6100
Sales & Rentals
1.800.289.4698
www.OceanVillageRealEstate.com
* Data taken from St. Lucie County MLS
Giving without sweating
One of the most important teachers
is life experience. Many of us are retired, and some have moved into some
form of volunteer work or a second
part-time career to keep our minds active and give back to our community.
We enter into these activities with the
best of intentions and hope they would
bring some enjoyment or sense of satisfaction. Often though, they end up
creating new stress in our lives.
Ann is teaching Abnormal Psychology at Indian River State College as an
adjunct and does so in order to share
her wealth of knowledge. She has a
Master’s Degree in Psychology and is
a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Not
only has she spent many years working
with children, she worked in counseling as well. When she teaches, she is
able to bring far more into the classroom than what comes from the book.
Ann loves the subject and enjoys the
classroom experience. What she didn’t
anticipate was the amount of computer
involvement required to teach in today’s classroom. Ann does not have a
love affair with technology. The new
programs have been a struggle and taken a lot of her time. She ultimately has
done adequately with the technology
although there have been some stressful times along the way.
Many of us volunteer to serve on
Boards, either here at Ocean Village or
elsewhere. In Ocean Village, both our
Home Owners Associations and Property Owners Association must be run
by Boards. State law mandates Board
oversight and involvement. We volunteer because it is the right thing to
do. OV residents also are on community, charitable, and a variety of other
Boards. As we all know, dealing with
people can have its challenges, even in
paradise. Anywhere there are humans,
there are differences of opinion. We
enter into these activities with the best
of intentions, yet they can still create
stress for us.
So what is an answer? Do we withdraw and lay in the sun. Sometimes,
yes. Other times, we contribute whatever abilities we have developed
through the years. But we also deserve
and need to relax and enjoy the fruits
of our labor. We aren’t meant to work
forever. What can we contribute while
still having the time to enjoy our lives?
The world is not a perfect place.
Many of us have retired to Ocean Village (our paradise) to enjoy the fruits
of our labors. We have a multitude of
amenities to occupy our time. We have
wonderful weather most of the time.
We have gained a new set of wonderful friends. Yet, with all this going for
us, we have chosen to enter into work
or volunteer positions that allow us to
give back. These, however, can also
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create stress. With all of Ann’s counseling, teaching, and social work
experience and in all my years in
business leadership, one of the most
important life lessons we learned was
“to change the things we can change,
accept the things we cannot change,
and to know the difference.” This is
a brief version of the Serenity Prayer.
There are a number of other ways
to put it: “Don’t get your shorts in
a wad over things you can do nothing about,” and “Don’t fret the small
stuff.” Kenny Rogers sang; “You’ve
got to know when to hold ‘em, know
when to fold ‘em, know when to
walk away, and know when to run.”
We are in a wonderful place, and it
doesn’t look like this accidently. There
are both paid and volunteer residents
who work to keep Ocean Village beautiful, clean, and functional. Our thanks
go out to them. Our advice when things
Ann and Eric Naegler
get stressful in your volunteer, work,
or personal life, just do what you can
do and let the rest go! It is easier said
than done.
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AWOL news
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Another month has gone by and here
is more news from AWOL! We had a
wonderful holiday season and all the
members who went north for the holidays are back from the cold and in for
another wonderful time of fun in the
Florida sun.
We put the new Board in place with
the following elected officers: Gloria Perdisatt, president; Elaine Petropoulos, 1st vice president; Celeste
O’Doherty, 2nd vice president; Nancy
Flannery, treasurer; and Joan Martinelli, secretary. We thank all of them for
coming aboard. We also want to say a
special thank you to Gerry Vasques for
her great job as 2014 president!
We had a wonderful birthday party
and want to thank both Barbara Letersky and Pat Hurley for the great job
they did in setting the whole thing up.
We would like to put out a special
thank you to all the members of the
group that give of their time to many
groups and special need organizations
in and around Fort Pierce and St. Lucie
County. I must say at this time in our
lives, it is time to start giving back and
I also must say the time I spend doing
so is very rewarding. So, if any member wants to start doing some volun-
teering, just ask members of the group
to see what types of places and things
are being done in and around the area.
As I do each month, I extend an invite
for any single, widowed or divorced
woman, owner or renter, to come and
join our group. We meet every Monday
at 4 PM at Aruba. After each meeting,
any member is invited to join us for a
bite to eat and some fellowship at The
Inn at OV. At the end of each article I
say my usual: keep happy, healthy and,
most important, moving!
Submitted by Joan Martinelli
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MEETINGS
Meetings
DATE
Monday, Feb. 16
POA Workshop
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TIMEPLACE
2 PM
Aruba
Tuesday, Feb. 17
Golf Villas Annual
Golf Lodges @ Southpointe
1 PM
4 PM
Aruba
Aruba
Wednesday, Feb. 18
Beachtree I Annual
7 PM
Aruba
Thursday, Feb. 19
Catamaran II
Catamaran I Annual
10 AM
3 PM
Aruba
Cayman
Election day pass-on: Gerry Vasques, 2014 president, to 2015 President Gloria
Perdisatt and 1st Vice President Elaine Petropoulous.
Monday, Feb. 23
ABR
1 PM
Aruba
Library news
Tuesday, Feb. 24
Beachtree II
Finance Committee
10 AM
3 PM
Aruba
Aruba
Wednesday, Feb. 15
Ocean Villas I
4:30 PM
Aruba
Thursday, Feb. 26
POA Board
3 PM
OVC
Wednesday, March 4
Golf Lodges North Annual
10 AM
Aruba
Around the City
The Ocean Village Library is run
on the honor system. Books are not
signed out, but are expected to be returned. Please use our library like a
public library: read best sellers in two
weeks and return. Other books can be
kept for a month.
We have an excellent library because
we have generous donors who want
to share their books with other readers. The books are not meant to augment your personal library or to give
to friends. They are meant for Ocean
Village residents and their guests.
C.D. audio books must be checked
out in the recreation office; a list of
titles is on the library bulletin board.
Pocket books and romance books can
be found at the Cayman library.
Donations of books, videos, C.D.s,
magazines, puzzles, and games are always welcomed and appreciated.
If you are unable to bring your donation to the library, I will be happy to
pick it up.
Georgia Kraemer
489-8736
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On Exhibit Jan. 15-March 6, 2015
Exhibition Opening Reception is Friday, Jan. 16
from 6-8 PM
The Public is Invited
Over 50 paintings from the private collection of the
Binney Putnam Family. Most never before exhibited.
Sunday, March 1, 2015
9:30 AM- 12:30 PM
Kenneth Bassin - 41 years insurance experience
Owner and Resident in Ocean Village
A.E. Backus
All-You-Should-Eat Brunch and
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Brunch Tickets are $12.50 in Advance
and $15 At the Door
Raffle Tickets are $20 each or 3 for $50
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Win this A.E. Backus entitled
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Sponsored by Treasure Coast Newspapers and Nelson Family Farms
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POA UPDATE
REGULAR MONTHLY
WORKSHOP NOTES
Monday, Jan. 19, 2015
President Ted Crowley called the meeting
to order in the Aruba Center at 2 PM. All
directors were present. Also in attendance
were General Manager Norman Spector and
Assistant Manager Annette Sanniota.
General Manager reported Bonded Lightning Protection installed the surge protection at the irrigation pump house, irrigation
satellite control board near #5 green, and the
satellite controller near the golf/tennis shop
the week of January 5. Pine Electric replaced
the deteriorated electrical panel at the irrigation pump house, several small electrical
boxes in the same area, and installed surge
protection in the new panel in late December.
The fountain in the lake between Golf
Lodges North and Golf Lodges Southpointe
blew a seal in December and was sent to
Wisconsin for repair under warranty; we are
expecting it back any day. Enclosed in the
Board’s packet is Dave Oliver’s January site
report. The condition of the golf course continues to be good; some of the minor irrigation problems mentioned have already been
addressed and resolved. The monthly maintenance on the soft tennis courts is scheduled
soon. The paver area just outside the western
side of the pickleball courts will be extended by our grounds maintenance department
to make room for our new outdoor furniture
purchased during the summer and to allow
better usage of the furniture by our residents.
There are no new projects currently slated
at this time.
The installation of a speed table or speed
hump will be done in late January or early February by Perry Asphalt Maintenance
along with seven rumble sticks in an effort
to better control speeding and stop sign running problems discussed at both December’s
workshop and Board meeting.
Carol Woodmansee of Coldwell Banker
Paradise reported 84 units have been sold
from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2014; CBP listed
83% and sold 72% of all properties listed.
Currently, 13 properties are under contract
and 44 are available for sale. A total of
$80,103.65 in commissions has been earned
by OV POA through December 2014.
Kay Snodgrass urged owners to sign up to
attend the Owners’ Dinner to be held at The
Inn on Feb. 2.
President Ted Crowley offered the following comments:
“Normally, all committee and coordinator
positions are appointed by the president (and
serve at his or her pleasure) at the February
Board meeting. At that time, the Board of
Directors affirms the membership of the Architectural Board of Review. This event follows the election of Directors at the Annual
Meeting and subsequent election of officers
at the organization which will occur shortly
after February 2.
“As you know, Ed Pryor, who served as
chair of the beach and dunes committee, no
longer resides in the Village and has moved
to Vero Beach. Ed filled this role diligently and skillfully for nearly 10 years during
which time he brought invaluable knowledge and expertise in the technical requirements of this position for which we will always be grateful. We will miss his delightful
and informative monthly presentations at the
workshops.”
“I am pleased to announce I am appointing Jim Seymour today to fill the position of
chairperson of this committee. I am choosing to do that now so he can attend the 2015
National Conference on Beach Preservation
Technology which will be held at Clearwater Beach on Feb. 4-6. Fortunately, Ed has
kindly agreed to attend this session this year
in order to facilitate the transition and to introduce Jim to technical officials who annually attend this important technical conference. Including them will be Kevin Bodge
of the firm of Olson Associates with which
we have an open limited professional services agreement. It calls for Olson to provide recommendations, review documents,
attend meetings and provide briefings in regard to proposed coastal structures and renourishment and/or inlet sand management
as it may affect the Ocean Village shoreline
– as requested by the OV POA.”
“Jim and his wife, Diane, moved to Ocean
Village in September 2011. Since then, he
has become a member of the Beachtree II
Board of Directors and also now serves on
the ABR. He brings financial, business, construction and technical expertise to the position, is energetic and gets things done. I
am happy that he has agreed to serve. Obviously, he has the challenges of this position
which encompasses the beach (and dunes),
arguably our most important asset.”
Treasurer Joan Smith announced First Residential, our management firm, will reallocate our reserve fund for better rate of return.
Beth Cecil reported on golf, noting that,
despite the half day closing each Tuesday
and the near rainout on New Year’s Eve,
OV rounds and total dollars collected were
up over the last two years. Each of the next
three tournaments are sold out; the first of
two night events is sold out, as well as the
Annual Ladies Friendship Tournament.
Bobbi Burbank, tennis committee chair,
remarked the Christmas Round Robin was
very successful with good play and many
toys collected for Children. Over 80 players are participating in Bernie’s games. On
Jan. 18, Emile DeCuba, our tennis pro, held
a Welcome Back New Year Round Robin,
followed by an Olde Time cookout that evening, to celebrate his 30th year directing tennis activities at OV.
Joe Clark, bocce chair, reported winter bocce league play began January with 48 teams
playing and many substitutes for a total of
about 220 players. The nine week season
will be followed by the championship playoffs and a luncheon at The Inn. The Special
Olympics will be held on Feb. 7. The Committee wants to again thank the POA for installing sun shades on the two courts.
Norm Dykstra, shuffleboard chair, noted
20 players participated in fall shuffleboard,
with 64 players signed up for the winter
league. Playoffs will be held March 9 and
the luncheon will be at The Inn on March 16.
Alicemarie Donohue reminded everyone
to “name the turtle”, reference to the establishment of a mascot for our traffic safety
campaign.
Many issues were brought up by owners
including a suggestion that clusters donate
property for the construction of sidewalks
and questions regarding the new security
system which is up and running although
some “kinks” need to be worked out. There
were also questions about length of stay
requirements and a request for a “meet the
candidate” presentation. One resident commented positively on the addition of convex
mirrors at Cat I entrances.
The meeting was adjourned at 3 PM.
REGULAR MONTHLY
MEETING POA BOD
Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015
President Ted Crowley called the meeting
to order at 3 PM in the Ocean Village Clubhouse. All members were present.
Ted Crowley presented the following comments to the sitting Board:
“Today is my last Board meeting as a
member and your president. I am honored
to have served with you and to have been selected to lead you as president since October
2011. There is a time to come and a time to
go. I served on the finance committee from
2004 until 2011 (chairperson from 2006 onward with Joan as my treasurer colleague). I
was elected to the Board in 2009. Six years
later, it is time for me to go.”
“I am comfortable that the ship will be
in good hands. I leave with a sense of fulfillment for all that we have accomplished
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during these years resulting from a strong
Bristol Management team working with a
conscientious Board which has the collegiality, wisdom, vision, dedication and strong
sense of purpose to do what is right for the
betterment and continuity of the Village.
“I am confident that you will continue
along that road and will work also to attract
succession with a similar motivation. I wish
you continued success and good fortune in
these endeavors. They are not always easy.”
Treasurer Joan Smith presented the financial report; the target percentage is 100%
for 12 months; income was at 102.90% and
expenses at 100.62%. There is a positive
variance from budget of $69,033.39. Adjustments were made to the capital cost center by charging storm water improvements,
lagoon dredging project, Tiki bar and pool
area improvements and out-of-reserves expenditures. Costs now associated with capital improvement are $164,993.43. These adjustments from reserve to capital brought our
reserves to $1,224MM dollars. (December
reserve was $1.08MM.) The 2012 special
assessment will be written off in the 2014
audit. The foreclosure rate is 0.57% with
seven units in foreclosure and a total of ten
owners delinquent. The amount owned by
the seven in foreclosure is $268,100.00. The
authorized transfer of funds to new banks
will occur after the election of officers at the
POA Annual meeting on Feb. 2, 2015.
General Manager Norman Spector reported
the discharge well to the Beach Club hydro
thermal system had to be cleaned on January
22 after Symbiont Service Corporation came
to service the system and found the well was
clogged. Valley Crest Landscape started
their contract with the POA in early January
and are doing a good job familiarizing their
employees with the property. They are now
doing biweekly service and will start weekly
service in the early spring. The fountain in
the large lake between Golf Lodges Southpointe and Golf Lodges North has arrived and
has been installed; all repairs were covered
by the warranty. There is a proposal in the
meeting packets for a 2010 Club Car which
is needed for the extra grounds maintenance
employee recently hired. The Tiki bar has a
new land line; the number is (772) 466-6606.
The Tiki bar is now operating more smoothly with the addition of a new manager; the
Tiki bar beverage service station is now in
operation; business has picked up recently
in both the bar and The Inn. Two convex
mirrors were installed on Compass Drive
across from Catamaran I; Administration has
received several positive calls regarding this
safety improvement. Wayne Perry Asphalt
is scheduled to begin the installation of the
first speed hump and seven locations for the
rumble sticks the week of January 26.
Recreation Director Mary Praslicka reported the Monday through Friday water
aerobics class is going strong; all activities
are in full swing. Look for postings up in all
clubhouses, on Channel 63 and in the kiosk.
On Tuesday, Feb. 3, there will be an AARP
Safe Driving course if two or more people
register. The annual arts and crafts show will
be held on Friday, Feb. 6 at 12 PM at OVC.
The Special Olympics will take place in the
Village on Saturday, Feb. 7; volunteers are
always needed. There will be a bus trip to
Isle Casino in Pompano on Friday, Feb. 13;
the AWOL annual sale will be on Saturday,
March 13th, so gather up items to donate.
Actions by the Board:
A. Voted to approve the transfer of POA
funds to designated banks as approved at the
finance committee meeting on Dec. 16, 2015.
B. Voted to approve the proposal submitted
by Shenandoah Construction to repair the lake
bank with all necessary equipment and to install 112 linear feet of geo-tube (two bag system) along the eastern shoreline at the pond
on the right side of #5 at a cost of $15,975;
the project will be paid for from the Capital
account. GM Norm Spector clarified that,
although this pond is near Catamaran II, the
bank is part of the golf course and, therefore,
POA property.
C. Voted to approve the proposal submitted
by Express Reel Grinding, Inc. to purchase a
2010 Club Car Carryall/turf 2 utility vehicle
with sun top, new tires, fully serviced and delivered at a cost of $4,250 to be paid for from
reserves.
D. Voted to affirm the decision to approve
the proposal submitted by Wooster Well Drilling to clean out the discharge well to the Hydro Thermal System at the Beach Club pool as
pointed out by Symbiont Service Corporation
at a cost of $1,050, which will be paid for
from the operating account, “pool repairs”.
E. Voted to approve the 2015 Rules and
Regulations for printing in the 2015 Ocean
Village Property owners Association Directory subject to possible inclusions of clarification of clerical errors.
The next regular work shop is on Monday,
Feb. 16 at 2 PM in the Aruba Center and the
next BOD meeting is on Thursday, Feb. 26 at
3 PM in the Ocean Village Clubhouse.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:30 PM.
ANNUAL MEETING
Monday, Feb. 2, 2015
The Inn at Ocean Village
President Ted Crowley called the meeting to order at 10 AM. Liz Diaz, first vice
president of First Service Residential in Port
St. Lucie, was introduced. First Services
acquired Bristol Management in December
2013. We were very pleased to have worked
with Bristol for six years and now welcome
First Services. Also present were Fort Pierce
Assistant Police Chief Caleb Gillette, who
will address us later in the meeting, Sergeant
Schramm of Patrol Services, and Officers
Spotts and Fasanello.
Board members Barbara Burns, Alicemarie Donohue, Jack Craig, Ted Crowley, Eric
Naegler, Joan Smith and Kay Snodgrass
were present. There has been legal proof of
notice of the meeting. We have a quorum.
Betty Wuest, who has served as Election Inspector for many years, was at the OV Clubhouse supervising the ballot count; President
Crowley lauded her for her dedication in this
capacity and thanked the loyal contingency
of volunteers.
Eddie Lopez moved the reading of the
minutes of the Annual Meeting of Feb. 4,
2015 be waived and approved as presented. The motion was seconded by Doreen
Cowles and was carried unanimously.
Caleb Gillette presented suggestions for
traffic safety in the Village and explained the
role of the Fort Pierce police in maintaining
officer visibility in the Village. Plans are
also under way to establish a Citizens Watch
program at OV.
President Crowley offered the following
comments: “I am pleased again and, in this
instance for the last time, to speak before you
as president of the Ocean Village Property
Owners’ Association Board of Directors. It
has been a singular honor and privilege to
serve you.”
“Every year brings new challenges to a site
that is nearing 40 years of age. We have continued to address areas which require attention, recognizing budgetary constraints and
with prudent and careful utilization of available reserves. Most importantly, I am happy
to report that the year 2014 subject to final
audit, is the eighth consecutive year the OV
POA has enjoyed a positive operating experience, that is, income is in excess of expense,
thanks to the superlative effort of the Bristol
Management (now First Service Residential)
management team and staff under the direction of your Board of Directors.”
“As a Board, we continue to believe that
the projects and necessary improvements
that have been undertaken will improve
the quality of life in the Village as well as
help to enhance the competitive marketability of our property in a changing and an
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increasingly younger constituency. We are
fortunate to have one of the most attractive
complexes of its kind on the Treasure Coast
from the standpoint of scope of amenities,
beauty and value at an affordable price. The
Coldwell Banker Paradise sales and rental
organization (Steven Schlitt, co-managing
partner will address us later in this meeting)
highlights this site extensively in their print
advertising. They are a substantial income
provider to the OV POA.”
“Many of you who have been here longer
than I, say the Village has never looked more
beautiful. That is a tribute to management and
staff. The same can be said for the golf course
which has made a remarkable recovery under
the oversight of Dave Oliver and the superb
direction of Sean Gillen and team since that disastrous one-day 12” rainfall in January 2014.”
“Among the presenters this morning will be
Mark Zollo who, with his wife Theresa, are
the ownership principals of the Cornerstone
Neighborhood Bar and Grill, Inc., the operators of The Inn and Tiki with whom we entered into a new three year lease commencing
June 1, 2014. We entered into the new agreement because they have continued to present
a consistently attractive and affordable project which will enable us, as owners, to have
a convenient dining experience, as well as a
stable operation which meets its obligation on
a timely basis.”
“I am pleased to note again that we were able
to negotiate an aggregate reduction of $24,000
in the POA utility obligation, an improvement
in operating schedules at both the restaurant,
and, in particular the Tiki staffing levels, coordination of use with the landlord (scheduled
meetings of the principals) and finally, more
frequent Mark Zollo visibility on site during
restaurant operating hours. I expect that Mark
will speak to you about some of his plans.”
“For years our restaurant and, more recently
an expanded Tiki, have been an integral part
of Village life. In the last few years, we expended substantial monies to completely renovate that restaurant and the building in which
it stands as well as dramatically expanding and
relocating the Tiki bar. The Tiki is a natural
destination.”
“We own the restaurant building, too. It is
ours to use or not. Hopefully, the answer is
yes and that we, the owners, take the opportunity to fully patronize our stable, convenient,
beautiful on-site restaurant/bar dining experience.”
“Norman will highlight many of the 2014
events in his manager’s report.”
“Let me acknowledge and give a heartfelt
thank you to Norman, your general manager.
Norm Spector came aboard at about the same
time as I assumed your presidency. He is a
dedicated and exceptionally effective manager. His assistant, Annette Sanniota, is a great
asset in that she functions effectively in that
role while at the same time has other cluster
function responsibilities which she also ably
performs.”
“Kathy McClure, as administrative assistant is a font of knowledge of files and history
while also performing her other internal duties. Cathy Owen, our bookkeeper has been an
invaluable aid to me as finance chair and, later,
president. She brings considerable experience
to this important position. Last, but not least,
Amy Ash, as receptionist is the first person
you see when you come into the office seeking
help on just about anything. Fortunately, she
is well able to multi-task. I will treasure their
help to me and their rapport with me. It has
been a pleasure to be with them. They work
very hard and conscientiously for all of us.”
“I would like to extend my more sincere personal thanks to my fellow Board members,
both present and former, for their collegial
dedication and effort on your behalf to ensure
that this Village remains the paradise that we
all enjoy.”
“Particularly, I’d like to single out and give
special thanks to my good friend and your
treasurer, Joan Smith, for the personal opportunity to be part of the financial duo (me as
finance chair), beginning with the difficult and
demanding post-Frances, Jeanne and Wilma
period and later collaborating also with the
entire Board in effecting the successful completion of the Village multi project program,
which we undertook in 2012.”
The following committee chairs reported on
their activities: Joe Clark, bocce; Beth Cecil,
golf; Bobbi Burbank, tennis and Norm Dykstra, shuffleboard. Ed Pryor, beach and dunes,
has moved to Vero Beach with his wife, Bev,
and mailed his report which Ted read at the
meeting. The Board appointed his successor,
Jim Seymour, in January; Ed will accompany
Jim to the next technical conference to introduce him to the many contacts Ed has in the
field. Kay Snodgrass, communications coordinator, also reported on the Seaword, Channel 63 and Oceanvillage.com. Treasurer Joan
Smith presented an extensive power point report detailing budgeted expenditures and anticipated funding sources. Reports on file.
President Crowley welcomed Mark Zollo
and his partner/wife, Theresa, who operate the
restaurant and Tiki bar. Ted gave them thanks
for their effort and that of their staff in entertaining us at the meeting with a Continental
breakfast and, again, at the Owners’ dinner to
follow in the evening. Mark introduced his
three chefs and announced his plans to keep
the restaurant open a month longer this season and to open a month earlier in the fall. The
restaurant is now profitable and the operators
feel they can sustain success with the expanded months of operation.
Next to make a presentation was Steven
Schlitt who, along with his sister, is a managing partner of Coldwell Banker Paradise.
The report indicated this important operation
continues to operate professionally and, with a
record annual financial return to the OV POA.
Report on file.
General Manager Norm Spector contributed
a slide slow depicting the many repairs ren-
ovations and improvements made during the
past year. Report on file.
There was no old business; nor, was new
business discussed.
President Crowley announced Mike Lattof,
Eric Naegler and Jim Posedly had been elected
to the 2015 Ocean Village Home Owners’ Association Board of Directors. An organizational meeting was held at The Inn immediately
following the meeting.
At the close of the meeting, Treasurer Joan
Smith presented retiring President Ted Crowley with an engraved plaque expressing the appreciation of the Board and the Ocean Village
Owners’ Association to Ted for serving us with
great dedication and distinction.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:50 AM
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
Monday, Feb. 3, 2015
Vice President Jack Craig called the Annual
Organizational meeting of the Ocean Village
POA Board of Directors to order at 11:55 AM
in The Inn at Ocean Village for the sole purpose of the election of officers for 2015. Directors Craig, Donohue, Lattof, Naegler, Posedly, Smith and Snodgrass were present.
The new slate of officers is as follows:
President, Jack Craig
Vice President, Alicemarie Donohue
Treasurer, Joan Smith
Secretary, Kay Snodgrass
Director, Mike Lattof
Director, Eric Naegler
Director, Jim Posedly
The meeting was adjourned at 11:58 AM.
Kay Snodgrass, Secretary
Ocean Village Property Owners Assoc.
Remembrance
Garden
Walkway
Remembrance Garden Walkway bricks
for the Remembrance Garden Walkway
are available for purchase. Bricks can
be engraved with a permanent etching in
memory of loved ones, to acknowledge
residency at Ocean Village, to honor a
special occasion, etc.
To place a brick order, please call Jerry
Frey at 772-460-9460.
Bernie’s games
Week One
Bernie’s Games first matches were held
Jan. 12. This is a tennis competition between players here at OV. There are six
teams of men and women. Each team
is assigned a color and the players wear
those colors for the matches.
The first Monday was a cool and rainy
day. The 11 AM matches were played in
the drizzle, the 1 PM matches were postponed until the next day because of rain,
and the 3 PM matches were played in
bright sunshine.
The yellow team was the big winner for
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the day and finished up in first place. The
matches will continue every Monday for
the next nine weeks at 11 AM, 1 PM and
3 PM. Come out and cheer on your favorite team (color).
Week Two
The weather was much better this week,
bright and sunny but a little breezy. There
were six tie-breakers between orange and
yellow and white and green; really close
matches. Yellow still is in the lead and
blue has moved up to second place.
The tennis group, including Emile.
Photos from Emile’s Celebration
Susan and Emile cutting the cake.
Tennis news
3.0 Team
The 3.0 team, captained by Lynda Willer with Co-captain Charis Melillo, is off
to a great start this year. They won their
first five matches but have slipped a little
by losing the last two. They are in first
place in their league and look forward to
doing well the rest of season.
The team roster is: Nancy Albano, Martina Avalina, Anita Brennan, Bobbie Burbank, Joan Cantley, Judy Cardone, Alice Clarke, Betsy Crowley, Bev Dwyer,
Barbara Golden, Carol Kimbell, Georgia
Kraemer, Gini Lappe, Mary Lechtenberger, Barbara Leve, Sylvia Parmelee,
Jane Pryce, Anita Redman, Betty Reyda
Sundays
• OV Worship
9:30 AM OVC
Tony Kuchta with Emile, talking about the
history of tennis at OV.
The winners of the morning competition (L-R): Bob Parmelee, Bonnie Wilson, Nina Zaleski, Suzanne Lavin, and Victor Estevan. Missing from photo: Jon Valek.
and Pat Robertson.
3.5 Team
The 3.5 team had a difficult start to the
season but are on a roll in January, winning their last two matches. The team
consists of: Kathy Albosta, captain;
co-captain, Phyllis Larned, Carol Betz,
Liz Borrelli, Judy Cardone, Cynthia Martinello, Lori McAuliffe, Sylvia Parmelee,
Lynn Payne, Pat Robertson, Rose Schneider, Linda Stephan, Barbara Travers, Sue
Wallace-Milnes and Christa Woelfle.
The team is looking forward to the rest These are the players that represented the 3.0 team on Jan. 21 (L-R): Pat Robertson, Lynda
of the season and having a strong finish. Willer, Carol Kimbell, Martina Avalina, Charis Melillo, Nancy Albano and Sylvia Parmelee
Recreation Calendar
Mondays TuesdaysWednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays
•Pilates 8 AM Aruba
•Water Aerobics 9AM
Beach Club Pool
•Women’s Bible Study
10 AM Aruba East
•Men’s Bible Study
10 AM Aruba West
•AWOL 4 PM Aruba
•Duplicate Bridge
6:45 PM OVC
Call Mary Lechtenberger for
reservations 772-464-3689
•Euchre 7 PM Aruba East
Call Dale Martin for
• Water Aerobics 9AM
Beach Club Pool
• Arts & Crafts
1 PM Aruba East
• Pickleball 2 PM
Bermuda Center
Courts
• Contract Bridge
6:45 Cayman
Call Ruth Stevens 772-489-3945
• Poker 7 PM Aruba
•
•
•
•
Water Aerobics 9AM
Beach Club Pool
Oil Painting 9 AM
Cayman
Mahjong 1 PM
Card Room
AWOL Games
7 PM Aruba
• Water Aerobics 9AM
Beach Club Pool
• Pickleball 2 PM
Bermuda Center
Courts
• Yoga 8:45 AM
• OV Worship Service
Aruba East
Choir Practice
• Water Aerobics 9AM 9:30 AM OVC
Beach Club Pool
reservations 630-272-9075
* * * * * * * * CHECK OUT THESE UPCOMING EVENTS * * * * * * * *
Feb. 18
Beachtree I Social
After Meeting
Aruba
Feb. 19
Blood Pressure
Clinic
9 AM - Aruba
Feb. 20
Catamaran I Social
5 PM Cayman
Feb. 28
New York Social
OVC
March 6
Canada Social
OVC
March 3
Massachusetts
Social
OVC
March 20
Soundsations Spring
Concert
OVC
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News from the Golf and Tennis Shop
GOLF/TENNIS from page 11
Also played in January were the annual Welcome Back Tournament and
the 18 Holes Mixed Couples Championship. Eighty-Eight players participated
in the opening scramble of the season.
Players returned to perfect Chamber
of Commerce Florida weather, superb
course conditions, catching up with old
friends and making new ones. Following
golf, players dined in the clubhouse with
food catered by a local favorite, Toojays.
Special thanks to Barbara Williams and
Margy Tarant for your assistance in the
clubhouse.
The last weekend of the month concluded with the 15th Annual Mixed
Couples Championship. The March Seaword will have the rundown and results
of the first Ocean Village Major, the 18
Holes Couples Championship.
Results for Welcome Back
Scramble
January 7, 2015 • 8:30 am – 18 holes
1st place: Mary Duckworth, Rick
Henneger, Patty Noerr, Nancy Weir - 50
2nd Place: Don McEwen, Anna McEwen, Fred Whitford, Gail Whitford – 52
3rd Place: Dennis Miller, Don Harrow,
Marianne Cleminson, Terry Devine – 53
Ladies CTP Hole # 2 – Anna McEwen
– 6”1”
Men’s CTP Hole # 8 – Dennis Miller
– 4’
Noon – 9 Holes
1st place: Jerry Siegel, Carl Mount,
Barb Burns, Barb Leve - 26
2nd place: Dwight Klassen, Vivian
Dwight, Jim Szafran, MA Szafran – 27
3rd place: Steve Romaine, Betty
Smith, Kenny Bennett, Debbie Blakeney
– 28*
Ladies CTP Hole # 2 – Kathy Moylan
- 22’4”
Men’s CTP Hole # 8 – Steve Romaine
-18’11”
People you should know
New employees are usually quite nervous about the first day at work. There
is much to learn about our Golf and Tennis Shop operation, coupled by so many
January Hole-In-1 Honor Roll
Congratulations, gentlemen!
Jan. 7 (open play) Saleem Raza – Hole #1
Jan. 22 (Men’s Social) – Ernie Filby –
Hole #9
Golfers: Please Save the
Dates
new faces to learn in the process. I’m so
pleased to introduce to you our newest
staff member, Christopher (Chris) Goingo
(above).
Christopher was born in the Philippines and moved to the U.S. in 1994.
He lived in Connecticut before moving
to Florida in August of 2014 to pursue
his dream career in golf. He currently
is studying golf management at Keiser
University. When not working or studying, Christopher enjoys watching football and basketball… “Go Huskies!” I
hope you will stop by and give him a
warm Ocean Village welcome. He truly adds a lot to our staff with his artistic
creativity, among many other talents.
How to Play Tennis-Golf
Coming Soon
At the Golf and Tennis Shop we are
always looking for innovative ways to
make your experience a fun one at Ocean
Village. Although golf is an interesting
sport, it takes a lot of determination and
focus. If you like golf but are worried
about actually hitting the ball correctly,
Tennis-Golf may be the sport for you. It
is just about the same thing as playing
golf except you play with a tennis ball
and an adaptable tennis racket instead of
a golf ball. It only seems appropriate in
a place called the Golf and Tennis Shop
to try this hybrid game. Next month we
will be introducing that sport to Ocean
Village. Please check Channel 63 and
our outdoor bulletin boards located on
the north side of the Golf and Tennis
Shop to get the complete details.
As always, February will be jampacked with events. Below is the entire
menu of this month’s special golf events.
The 2nd Moonlight Scramble signup is
Feb. 17, please make note if you want
to be one of the 36 in the field of March
night golfers
Just a reminder: Men’s League is every
Thursday morning and Ladies League is
each Friday. Everyone is welcome. If
any of these events interest you, please
call (772) 467-0102 or stop by the Golf
and Tennis Shop.
Feb. 14 Valentine’s Day Scramble
18 & 9 holes
Feb. 15 Draw Party OVC
Sunday Night
Feb. 16 Hospice Pro-Am Scramble
18 holes
Feb. 20 LADIES FRIENDSHIP DAY
Join us for a fun-filled day on the course.
Players of all levels are encouraged to
play.
Format: 18 Hole Scramble
Theme: “Pink and Green for the Birdies”
Shotgun start @ 8:30 am
Fee includes: 18 holes of golf, Continental breakfast, lunch and prizes.
March 5 Moonlight 2 Scramble
7 PM, sign-up Feb. 17
All entrants will receive a complimentary goodie bag and pick from the
prize table (based on order of team finish), plus special awards for all nine
closest to the pin winners, a fun trivia
quiz, favors for all and two Mulligans
for each player will be included. Teams
may include all residents or residents
and their guests. Lunch will be catered
by Toojays and served immediately after
golf at Seascape I – 4100 Building.
If you would like to sign-up or have
any additional questions, please contact
Beth at (772) 467-0102 or Linda (tourna-
ment chair) at (772) 595-0136. If you are
arranging your own group, please give us
names and contact numbers. No refunds
will be given after Feb. 12 (unless you
find your own replacement or we replace
you with an alternate). This event promises to be a fun-filled day for all.
On behalf of all of us at the Golf and
Tennis Shop, we are looking forward to
seeing you daily and helping you play
enjoyably and safely on our course and
courts throughout the season. We are
here every day from 7 AM-6 PM to help
with your tee times, court reservations
and any other questions or concerns regarding OV golf and tennis. Golfers are
advised to arrive 10-15 minutes ahead
of check-in time. Tennis players, please
make sure that one person from your
group checks in at the tennis window
before you play. Thank you for your
support, cooperation and most of all…
your smiles.
Warmest Regards,
Beth E. Cecil
OV Golf and Tennis Shop Manager
Closest to Pin winner, Dennis Miller
Thanks, Barb and Margy, for the delicious food from Toojays!
Winners from 9 Hole Flight – (L-R): Kenny Bennett (kneeling), Steve Romaine, Betty
Smith, Debbie Blakeney, Vivian Klassen, Dwight Klassen, MaryAnn Szafran, Jim Szafran, Barbara Burns, and Jerry Siegel. Missing from photo: Barbara Leve and Carl
Mount.