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GATOR TALES
News & Views of Blue Heron Pines Golf Course Community
29200 Jones Loop Rd, Punta Gorda, Florida
Volume 22
Issue 10
Blueheronpineshoa.net
October 2013
FROM THE PRESIDENT
As we move into the fall season
we are beginning to see many of
our friends and neighbors
returning from the north.
Activities that were suspended for
the summer will start up again in October or
November. The Recurring Activities list in the
Gator Tales will list the start-up dates when they
become available. As of this printing, some dates
have not been set yet.
the Negotiations and Mediation Committee will
be able to work with him on the issues of concern
to our community. By the time you have received
this issue of Gator Tales you may have received
the 90-day notice of any possible rent increases.
The Board and the N&M Committee are ready to
deal with any concerns that may develop from
these notices.
Marcy and I have set up a local land line for
phone calls. The number is 941-347-8649. You
may use this new number or continue to contact
us on our cell phone numbers listed in the
directory. It is my hope that all new residents in
our community will join us at the next HOA
Meeting on October 1 and that current members
will continue to support our association. If you
have not been a member in the past, please
consider joining us. I feel that a strong
homeowners association is our best chance for the
quality community that we all want.
Many thanks to Colin Phelps and all the helpers
that made the successful Labor Day event happen
and to Community General Manager Valerie
Dixon and American Land Lease for the
monetary donation to our picnic.
A few reminders for our residents:
~We have new stop signs on Christine Lane so
please observe them.
~I am working with the Community Park
Manager concerning the feral cat issue, and one
thing that will help the situation is to stop feeding
the cats. This may be hard for some to do, but it
is an important step in dealing with the situation.
~All residents have the responsibility to be sure
that the lamp post in front of your house is on. In
most cases it just requires replacing the light bulb
but in some you may have to replace the sensor.
~And last, everyone needs to make sure that the
landscaping around your home is maintained.
Thank you, Jack Sternisha, HOA President
Next HOA
Meeting
Tuesday,
October 1st
7 p.m.
I had the opportunity to meet our new Regional
Manager Ron Archille. I had a positive first
impression, and it is my hope that your Board and
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YOUR HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION
(HOA)
NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT
Gator Tales Staff
Editor:
Mary Ellen Marvin #394 941-268-4239
Email: [email protected]
For $20 per year per household you can influence
the future direction of our community.
Proofreader: Kay Hall #394
Reporters:
Board Rep:
Kay Oetting #616
941-575-7712
Email: [email protected]
Bob Waterman #170 941-204-4961
Email: [email protected]
Karen Matzke #253 608-219-0701
Email: [email protected]
Jeanne Michalak #554 941-639-7321
[email protected]
Your HOA represents you:
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Colin Phelps #213 941-639-3308
Email: [email protected]
on most issues dealing with American Land Lease
(ALL)
with the Federation of Manufactured Home Owners
of Florida (FMO)
resisting unfair rental increases & tax pass ons
arranging & funding social events
arranging emergency communications
For info on becoming a member of your HOA call
Jill Malott, Lot # 119, Phone 608-334-8836 or
Email: [email protected]
Commercial Ads: Karen Snyder #307 941-916-9165
Email: [email protected]
Residents Ads: Mary Ellen Marvin #394 941-268-4239
Email: [email protected]
Delivery: Rosemary Ernst #176
PUBLISHING DEADLINE
941-637-6807
Please have all submissions for the next month’s
newsletter to me BEFORE the 15th of the month.
Mary Ellen Marvin, Editor
Photographer: Doug Howe # 622 941-661-2238
Email: [email protected]
Webmaster: Harold Petrak #312
941-833-0107
Email: [email protected]
ADVERTISING SALES
BHP Mary Ellen Marvin #394 941-268-4239
Directory:
Email: [email protected]
Sunshine Lady:
We are looking for people to sell ads for the
Gator Tales. Please contact Colin Phelps if
you are interested.
Pat Phelps #213 941-639-3308
Email: [email protected]
The Gator Tales is published monthly solely for the
residents of the Blue Heron Pines community. The
editorial staff makes every effort to ensure the accuracy
of the information presented and reserves the right to
accept, reject or edit any copy. Every effort will be made
to have edited copy reviewed by the article writer before
publishing. Copies are delivered to each occupied home
monthly.
Copies of Gator Tales are also available in the
Clubhouse each month and on the BHP website.
RESIDENT DIRECTORY
2013 HOA BHP Resident Directories were
delivered free to all occupied houses and all new
residents may have a free copy. The directory is
updated periodically on the BHP HOA website.
Extra copies are available for a fee of $1.00 by
contacting Directory Editor Mary Ellen Marvin at
941-268-4239 or Lot 394.
When you need the services that any of our
advertisers provide, consider using them. They
want your business and will do a good job.
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1
HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION MEETING
7 p.m., Clubhouse
All residents are invited. HOA memberships may
be purchased at meeting or from
Jill Malott, Lot #119, Phone 608-334-8836
HALLOWEEN
DANCE
Music by
“Twice as Nice”
7 to 10 p.m.
$8 per person
Bring your own
snacks & drinks. Coffee & Dessert will be
provided. Prizes for Best Costumes.
Tickets sales at Oct. 1 HOA Meeting and at mail
box area on Tuesdays & Thursdays starting Oct. 1
or see Ellie Welcome, Lot #19
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9
The BHP Dazzlers will have lunch at
PLAZA MEXICO in Pt. Charlotte at 12:30 p.m.
Sign-up Sheet on Clubhouse Bulletin Board
Meet at Clubhouse at 12 noon
All BHP ladies are welcome to attend. Come &
meet your neighbors & have some fun!
For info call Jeanne Michalak 941-639-7321
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5
HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION MEETING
7 p.m., Clubhouse
All residents are invited. HOA memberships may
be purchased at meeting or from
Jill Malott, Lot #119, Phone 608-334-8836
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30
DECEMBER EVENTS HOST COMMITTEE
FIRST MEETING
2 p.m., Clubhouse
The host states for December are Michigan,
Connecticut, England, Missouri, & Italy. All
residents from those states are welcome and
encouraged to attend. The discussion will include
putting up the Christmas Decorations (Dec. 1) and
the Pre-New Year’s Celebration (Dec. 28). If you
wish to be heard and involved, please attend this
meeting. If you wish to be involved but cannot
attend, please contact Pat Phelps, Lot #213, Tel:
639-3308.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8
FEDERATION OF MANUFACTURED
HOME OWNERS OF FLORIDA, INC. (FMO)
District 7 FMO Meeting,
Pine Lakes Country Club, N. Ft. Myers
For info contact our BHP FMO Rep Mary Roller
[email protected] or 941-637-9258.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16
“One Man Show”
Entertainment by
Denny Pezzin
7 to 10 p.m., $10 per person
Bring your own snacks &
drinks
Coffee & Dessert will be
provided
Tickets sales at Oct. 1 HOA Meeting and at mail
box area on Tuesdays & Thursdays starting Oct. 1
or see Ellie Welcome, Lot #19
FLU SHOTS (Given by Walgreens)
9 a.m. - 12 p.m., Clubhouse
Medicare & most insurance
accepted. Without insurance the
cost is $25.99 per shot.
Sign-up sheet on Clubhouse
Bulletin Board.
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THANK YOU very much to
Rosie Ernst (Delivery
Coordinator) and her crew
who deliver the issues of Gator
Tales during the year: Donna
Brast, Colin Phelps, Cathy
Guthrie, Donna Cononico, Judy and Lee Cayer,
Linda Smith, Barbara Rawlinitis, Judy McPhillips
and Darlene Ditmore. Through scorching sun and
soaking rain (but no freezing snow??), these brave
souls carry out their duties faithfully – thank you
all – your services are very much appreciated!
from Editor Mary Ellen Marvin
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28
THANKSGIVING DINNER
2 p.m., Clubhouse, $5 per person
Turkey, Stuffing & Gravy &
drinks provided
Pot Luck for Sides and Dessert
Tickets sales at Oct. 1 HOA
Meeting and at mail box area on
Tuesdays & Thursdays starting
Oct. 1 or see Ellie Welcome, Lot #19
AND ANOTHER BIG THANK YOU to
Yvonne Campbell for her 7-8
years of taking care of the
Ceramics Classes and
Activities. Besides the
Wednesday sessions, she
spent many other hours
ordering and picking up the
items used in the group’s projects and helping
members with their projects at other times.
Labor Day dinner was prepared by Don Malott
with help from Bob Schieb and Jill Malott. The
event was a big success with 76 tickets sold.
People started arriving at 3:15 p.m. anticipating a
good meal and refreshments, and they were not
disappointed. The menu included roast pork,
baked potato, peas, rolls, gravy, and applesauce
along with beer, wine, soda, and water, with ice
cream for dessert. Only great comments were
heard after dinner as diners departed with their
stomachs full!
Yvonne feels that it is time to take a break from
those duties. However, she is willing to continue
to operate the kiln when there are projects to be
fired. We need one (or more) volunteers to take
over the instruction of and assistance to the
residents who want to work on ceramics projects.
The group meets on Wednesdays in the Arts &
Crafts Room of the Clubhouse at 11 a.m. Call
Yvonne at 941-868-7540 or 941-637-6878
if you would be willing to volunteer.
We had a good crew of helpers: Doug Howe, Rita
Ledyard, Nancy Simonis, Terri Stark, Marci
Sternisha, Terry Alves, Suzanne Krause, and Pat
Phelps. Also there were several people who
stayed afterwards to clean up. Our thanks go out
to all those residents; this event would not happen
without residents volunteering their time. Thanks
to American Land Lease for their contribution of
$50 to the cost of the food.
THE LAST THANK YOU is to
Liz Black for her many years of
service on the Gator Tales staff.
Liz was the reporter for the Ladies
18-Hole League and she also
coordinated getting reports on other
BHP sports to the Editor. Liz always
met her deadlines, even when she was up north for
the summer months. Liz has decided to resign
after many years of faithful reporting. We will
miss you, Liz!
The 50/50 drawing winnings totaled $81, and 20
$1 lottery tickets were won by attendees. Thanks
to Jim & Jan Crail for their donation of a ticket for
the Charlotte Harbor boat ride that was won by a
lucky attendee.
Keep an eye on the Bulletin Board in the
Clubhouse and the monthly Gator Tales
newsletter for all upcoming events. Come and
support these events and if you can, get involved
not only to help but to give us your input on ideas
for future events.
Colin Phelps
Of course, now we need one (or more)
volunteers to take over Liz’s Gator Tales duties.
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Contact Gator Tales Editor Mary Ellen Marvin at
[email protected] or 941-268-4239 if
you would be willing to help with the sports
reporting.
WELCOME NEW RESIDENTS
#573 Dick & Sherry Filer
Dick (305) 942-0606 & Shirley (305) 942-0604
State MI [email protected]
#561 Darrel & Deanna M. Witty
941-276-0549 State IN
No Email address
LIBRARY CORNER
Hello Fellow Readers:
Hard to believe it is autumn already. The library is
doing well. We have taken out a lot of old books to
make room for a large number of new books. Most
of these new books are current and on the bestsellers
list. The biography section has also grown, and soon
the snowbirds will return with more books!
#164 Joe & Pamela Boumenot
360-516-0287 State WA
[email protected]
#390 Curtis & Nancy Heitschmidt
651-308-4290 State WI
[email protected]
THE KISS OF DEATH
When something is said to have been given the kiss
of death, it is going to suffer failure or ruin as a
result. The expression refers to the betrayal of Jesus
Christ by Judas in the Garden of Gethsemane. Judas
helped identify Jesus to the Roman authorities by
kissing him.
#703 Thomas & Sharon Breay
303-503-8170 State CO
[email protected]
#613 Peter & Gail McNaughton
508-542-9999 State MA
Email: [email protected]
Your Library Staff: Yvonne Campbell, Rosie Ernst,
Joan Jessop, Judy McPhilips & Pat Phelps
Thoughts - A good example can overcome a lot
of bad advice.
EMAIL/TELEPHONE CHANGES
OR CORRECTIONS
FEDERATION OF MANUFACTURED
HOME OWNERS OF FLORIDA, INC. (FMO)
New email for Ellie Welcome, Lot #19
[email protected]
Our BHP FMO Rep is Mary Roller, Lot #125,
[email protected] or 941-637-9258. Contact
Mary for membership information and activities.
New email for Pat & Rick Schramm, Lot #641
[email protected]
New email for Dave Duncan, Lot #250
[email protected]
DISTRICT 7 FMO MEETING SCHEDULE
2013 – 2014
Nov. 8, Pine Lakes Country Club, N. Ft. Myers,
Maura Alexander [email protected]
239-543-9642
Dec. 13, Sun–N–Fun, N. Ft. Myers, Stas Isaacks
[email protected] 239-694-4195
Jan. 10, Blue Heron Pines, Punta Gorda, Mary
Roller [email protected] 941-637-9258
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Feb. 14, Buttonwood Village, Punta Gorda,
Richard Tjoelker [email protected] 941639- 3032
ASK THE GATOR TALES
The HOA Board has been asked to mention a few
items that should brought be to your attention:
 When walking your pets, please pick up
the mess. There are still some people that
seem to think that it is OK to leave the
mess behind. If you see anyone doing this
please remind them that this is not
allowed in Blue Heron Pines.
 Be careful when you drive or walk around
the streets of Blue Heron Pines. There are
a number of areas of the roads that are in
need of repair, and we do not want anyone
to have an accident. According to
American Land Lease these areas are to
be repaired in the near future. Until then,
please be careful.
 The speed limit in Blue Heron Pines is
15 mph whether driving a car, golf cart, or
bicycle. This is very important for safety
reasons.
 The final item is that when using the
clubhouse, please leave it the way you
found it, such as returning tables, chairs,
and table decorations to their proper
locations.
Thank you from your HOA Board.
Mar. 14, Serendipity Mobile Home Park, Jean
Hill, 18 Serendipity Blvd, N. Ft. Myers 33903
239-997-4785
Apr. 11, Century 21 Mobile Home Community,
Fort Myers, John Potito [email protected]
239-437-8735
SUNSHINE LADY
GET WELL WISHES TO:
Charlie Glosser #261
Sandy Enright #583
Muriel Galante #62
SYMPATHY TO:
Lorraine Dorow #172 on the
loss of her husband, Donald
Peter & Lynn Babbitt #608 on the loss of his
mother
Family of Helen Stone #24 who passed away
If you know anyone in the park who is sick or has
lost someone please contact the Sunshine Lady at
639-3308 and a card will be sent.
When you need the services that any of our
advertisers provide, consider using them. They
want your business and will do a good job
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CHEF’S CORNER
by Jeanne Michalak
If you have a recipe that you
want to share, please email
Jeanne at [email protected] or
drop it off at Lot #554.
This month’s recipe is from Jan Pearson Lot #443
UM UM it smells sooo good!
CROCK POT STUFFED PEPPERS
1 lb. ground beef
1 pkg Knorr's Spanish Fiesta Rice Mix
1/2 medium onion chopped
1/2 cup ketchup
1- 15 oz can tomato sauce
salt & pepper (as much as you like)
4 large green peppers
Shredded cheddar cheese
Brown beef & drain off grease.
Add onion to beef & saute.
Make rice according to package.
Mix cooked rice, beef & onions, ketchup, salt &
pepper in bowl.
Cut off tops of peppers & clean out seeds. Shave
bottom of peppers if necessary so that they stand
straight.
Add a little water to bottom of crock pot.
Fill peppers with beef & rice mixture and arrange
in crock pot.
Sprinkle cheddar cheese on peppers and put
tomato sauce on top.
(if you can only fit 2 or 3 peppers in bottom of
crock pot, you can layer the others on top)
Sprinkle a little more cheese on peppers and
cover.
Cook 3-4 hours on high or 6-7 hours on low.
COUPON EXCHANGE
In the Clubhouse Library, on the table, there is a
box of coupons. Anyone who has coupons that
they don’t plan to use may place them in the box
so that other residents may make use of them. So,
visit the library and check out the coupons, you
might find some that you can use to save some
money! And if you have some you want to
contribute, put those in the box.
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is a state in the
Midwestern United
States. Ohio is the 34th
largest by area, the 7th
most populous, and the
10th most densely populated of the 50 United
States. The state’s capital and largest city is
Columbus.
1783, Britain ceded all claims to Ohio. On
February 19, 1803, US President Thomas
Jefferson signed an act of Congress that approved
Ohio’s boundaries and Constitution. However,
Congress had never passed a resolution formally
admitting Ohio as the 17th state. The oversight
was discovered in 1953, and Ohio Congressman
George Bender introduced a bill in Congress to
admit Ohio to the Union retroactive to March 1,
1803. President Eisenhower signed a
congressional joint resolution that officially
declared March 1, 1803 as the date of Ohio’s
admittance into the Union.
from Pat Phelps
The name Ohio originated from the Iroquois word
ohi-yo’, meaning Great River or large creek. The
state, originally partitioned from the Northwest
Territory, was admitted to the Union as the 17th
state on March 1, 1803. Although there are
conflicting narratives regarding the origin of the
nickname, Ohio is historically known as the
Buckeye State which relates to the Ohio buckeye
tree, and Ohioans are also known as Buckeyes.
Ohio’s geographic location has proven to be an
asset for economic growth and expansion.
Because Ohio links the Northeast to the Midwest,
much cargo and business traffic passes through its
borders. Ohio has the nation’s 10th largest
highway network and is within a one-day drive of
50 % of North America’s population and 70 % of
North America’s manufacturing capacity. To the
north, Lake Erie gives Ohio 312 miles of
coastline. Ohio’s southern border is defined by
the Ohio River, and much of the northern border
is defined by Lake Erie. Ohio’s neighbors are
Pennsylvania to the east, Michigan to the
northwest, Ontario Canada, to the north, Indiana
to the west, Kentucky on the south, and West
Virginia on the southeast. Ohio’s borders were
defined by metes and bounds in the Enabling Act
of 1802.
American Indians in the Ohio Valley were greatly
affected by the aggressive tactics of the Iroquois
Confederation. After the so-called Beaver Wars
in the mid-17th century, the Iroquois claimed
much of the Ohio country as hunting and beavertrapping ground. During the 18th century, the
French set-up trading posts to control the fur
trade. In 1754 France and Great Britain fought a
war known as the French and Indian War. As a
result of the Treaty of Paris, the French ceded
control of Ohio to Great Britain. Pontiac’s
Rebellion in the 1760s posed a challenge to
British military control. In the Treaty of Paris in
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THE CASE OF THE MISSING
PINEAPPLES –
WHEN THE BEACH WAS OUR
PLAYGROUND
by Colin Phelps
Organizing our summer vacation this year seemed
stressful and complicated. Arranging the correct
flight with the correct connection, the hotel and
then what we needed to take with us seemed to
take so much planning.
A Collaboration
by Kathryn Oetting and
Brenda Hubertus
Many people have found a fun project attempting
to grow pineapples from pineapple crowns by
removing the tops and planting them outside. It
can take anywhere from 18 to 24 months to get a
sizeable pineapple worth picking. There is the
waiting, the anticipation, and finally the day
arrives when you can harvest your crop, bringing
such satisfaction.
This experience allowed me to secretly reminisce
about my own family vacation as a child back in
England. We use to travel to the shore by train,
with no DVD player or game machine to keep us
amused, my mum had to be creative to keep us
content on the trip. I-Spy, Scrabble, and other
simple games were just a few of her trusted
favorites, and good old sing-song could pass an
hour or so.
Brenda had a fine one ready to be picked.
However, she went out for a short time and when
she returned, alas - the pineapple was gone! It
was such a disappointment. Who would ever
consider such a wrongful act? There were many
visitors here at the time, and it was never
considered that any one of our fine, upstanding
citizens at BHP would do such a thing. It must
have been teen-agers or other visitors.
Luggage was limited but it was always essential to
bring a sweater; there was no guaranteed sunshine
in England even in August. Many days were
spent battling with the wind sand-blasting across
our faces like needles; we were never without a
plastic raincoat tucked in our bag. The rain could
be unforgiving, often waiting until we had set up
camp on the beach, before dropping with ferocity
on all of us, who stoically huddled together
beneath umbrellas and waited for it to stop.
Time passed - several weeks as a matter of fact and it was revealed that other neighbors at BHP
also had their pineapples stolen.
We know that there are several animals, especially
the raccoons, with remarkable agility and
dexterity that could have performed this act.
However, no one has observed a raccoon going
around with a clipboard checking out yards and
the growing pineapples. Could it be that there is
another kind of animal living here, maybe a sly
old fox, with an insatiable taste for pineapple?
Sitting on the beach all those years ago in my
swimsuit, whatever the temperature, eating sandfilled sandwiches and enjoying an ice
cream are still some of my
happiest memories.
Gentle pursuits were
the order of the day.
Jumping over waves
and running down the
sand dunes offered all
the excitement we needed.
So everyone - Watch your pineapples!!!!!
The beach and sea were there to be discovered
and explored, and searching for shells was the
favorite game of all the children on the beach.
This gave us all a chance to meet new friends,
share ideas and excite our imaginations. Our
engineering skills were put to the test as elaborate
sandcastles were erected and then exquisitely
decorated with shells and seaweed. Exercise
classes were not necessary as running up and
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down the beach and refilling buckets from the sea
only to watch the water seep gently through the
sand of the moat gave us enough exercise to work
off any ice creams we ate. These activities
expanded our knowledge and appreciation of the
world around us.
GATOR TALES SPORTS
Finally, we would retire to our
little rented room in a “Bed &
Breakfast” and when tired
from a hard day’s play it
was wonderful to climb into
bed after a bath and dream about better ways to
construct sandcastles or catch crabs!
PRO SHOP MANAGER
My name is Matthew(Matt) Licata. I’m 27 years
old and was born and raised on Long Island, New
York. I moved to Port Charlotte three years ago
to be closer to family and love it here. I received
my Associate of Arts Degree from Suffolk County
Community College. I am single and have no
children but would like to have a family in the
future. I started in golf several years ago at Six
Lakes, a private community similar to BHP,
where I worked for about two years before
moving on to Heron Creek in Northport, a 27-hole
championship course with over 700 members. I
have also worked part time at Herons Glen and
Port Charlotte Country Clubs. I came to Blue
Heron Pines this year in April. I will be working
hard for you, the members, to increase customer
service and to provide relevant and exciting
merchandise in the Pro Shop. Contact me with
any questions, concerns or comments any time by
e-mail: [email protected].
I am currently a level one PGA registered
apprentice, and am working hard to complete my
training and achieve Class A certification. I am
very excited to be here at Blue Heron Pines and
always appreciate hearing your ideas. I hope to
make everyone’s golfing experience as enjoyable
as possible. Stop by and see us in the Pro Shop!
Skills learned from such vacations are
immeasurable, and the memories made from such
simple pleasures will live with me forever. The
vacations were always on a small budget, and
many activities cost nothing. Although there are
amazing sights to see all over the world, we need
reminding of the beauty of our home shores, and
the enjoyment that can be gained from them. With
household budgets shrinking in these difficult
economic times, I am sure our beautiful coastline
can offer a real alternative to the expensive
vacations to the far-flung locations so revered
today.
RAINY SEASON WRECKS HAVOC
by Matt Licata
Hello from the Pro Shop. We
have had our rainiest season
here in southwest Florida since
1932, which has caused some
headaches here at Blue Heron
Pines. Our grounds crew is
working tirelessly to get the course in good shape.
Unfortunately the rain has put a damper on some
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of the projects and drawn attention in different
directions. There are several discussions taking
place about installing cart paths in more areas on
the course to prevent so many closures. We are
examining the best and most cost effective
materials to use and methods to install them.
BOWLING LEAGUE TO
START NOVEMBER 6
by Jack Sternisha
The Blue Heron Pines
Bowling League will start up on
Wednesday, November 6, for an 18-week season.
The league will be bowling at the All Star Lanes
in North Fort Myers every Wednesday starting at
around 3 p.m. There is a sign-up sheet in the
clubhouse or you can contact Bowling League
President Rick Schram to sign up. His e-mail is
[email protected] and his phone number is
941-505-0646. It is hoped that all past members
of the league will return and that many new
members join us.
Our kitchen has been booming. We have been
cooking up new hot specials, meatballs and pulled
pork sandwiches. We are working hard to bring
you a varied menu that would be efficient but also
enjoyable. We hope the Pro Shop can become a
viable option for lunch any day of the week.
In an attempt to provide you with more varied and
appropriate options in the Pro Shop, we are in the
process of acquiring a new clothing vendor and
have looked into other options available from our
current vendors. The merchandise should be
ready and well stocked by the time the rapidly
approaching “busy” season finally arrives.
GOV. SCOTT & FWC ADD FOUR MORE
LICENSE-FREE FISHING DAYS TO THE
CALENDAR
Florida currently offers the public four licensefree fishing days per year, where the requirement
to have a recreational fishing license is waived for
residents and visitors. Saltwater license-free
fishing days in 2013 were on June 1 and Sept. 1
and freshwater’s were April 6 and June 8.
During its Sept. 5 meeting, the Florida Fish and
Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) added
four more license-free fishing days to the
calendar, and the Florida Legislature approved
this increase earlier this year.
I would like to encourage anyone with any ideas,
concerns, or comments of any nature to come and
discuss them whenever the Pro Shop is open. We
are always looking for improved ways of doing
things and are open to your suggestions on how to
better serve you. The golf course is part of your
community, and we want to work together with
you to make it the best that it can be.
TUESDAY 9-HOLE LADIES LEAGUE
THE FUN-TIME GIRLS
The additional saltwater license-free fishing days
will be Oct. 12 and Nov. 30 and additional
freshwater license-free days will be Nov. 29 and
Dec. 28.
By Kay Oetting
It’s been a great summer with a
number of players each Tuesday.
Now that the summer season is
over we’ll be playing again on a
less casual basis, as we did last
year, with the point system.
The Commission also set dates for 2014 and
beyond. All eight days will now fall on the same
day of the week from year to year, allowing
potential anglers to plan fishing trips in advance.
For 2014 and beyond, the following dates will be
license-free fishing days:
Saltwater
First Saturday and Sunday in June
First Saturday in September
Saturday following Thanksgiving
Freshwater
First Saturday and Sunday in April
Second Saturday and Sunday in June
The League end-of-season
luncheon was held on September
24 and a fun time was had by all.
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To make these events accessible to as many
people as possible, the FWC planned these dates
around holiday weekends and national events and
National Fishing and Boating Week. Highlighted
by significant national media coverage and public
events, National Fishing and Boating Week
promotes boating and fishing across the country
as fun and healthy outdoor activities.
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Need your lanai windows cleaned? Call for an
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SIMPLE CLOTHING ALTERATIONS
Call Liz Black #587 941-833-5505.
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Plan your fishing experience today,
but don’t forget, all other
regulations such as seasons, size
limits and bag limits still apply on
these days.
Visit MyFWC.com/Fishing to learn more about
saltwater and freshwater fishing in Florida.
HOUSE FOR RENT OR FOR SALE
Large single-wide, updated, w/large air
conditioned la nai, 2 bdrms, 2 baths, shed, Prism
TV, internet, golf cart included. Lot #319.
Summer rental through Dec. Also For Sale.
For details, call Don @941-627-9468 or
941-276-0501.
BHP RESIDENTS’
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#588 Fairway, beautiful 2 BR, 2 BA, w/wonderful
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Walk to pool/clubhouse. All utilities, including
cable. Non-smokers, no pets, please. Call Carl
Togni 614-226-5097/Chris Togni 614-406-5419.
AVON
I am Kay Oetting (616) the Avon Lady. Please let
me know if you would like to receive a catalog &
I will be pleased to drop one by. Tel: 575-7712.
CUTS & COLOR FOR MEN AND WOMEN.
533 Fairway BHP - By appointment.
Please call Suz @ 639-2312
Satisfaction guaranteed or your hair will be
cheerfully refunded!
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Former BHP renters w/well behaved dog. Can
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952-832-0804 [email protected]
GOLF BALLS FOR SALE
$3 per dozen: Top Flite Mixed, Top Flite X-L,
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WANTED TO RENT – House in BHP for entire
year – Rental can start at any time. Renter is 62
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FULLER BRUSH & STANLEY PRODUCTS
For Sale. Gene Robinson Lot #4 574-535-3788
STYLE cuts/perms/color/hilites by Ilse
Call 941-575-0886 for appointment
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Call Mary Ellen 941-268-4239.
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OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS
1
st
8
2nd
Ed Enright
Kathryn Gallivan
3rd
David Corbett
John Matthews
4th
Janet Bolyard
Ilse Cutrubus
Ellen Tonnesen
5th
6th
7th
Mark Belknap
Lois Frizzell
Ann Gunson
th
15th
22nd
Marge Royds
Carl Sullivan
23rd
Audrey Harcourt
Eileen Porter
Kenneth Schuetz
29th
31st
Denyse Garvie
Linda Roof
Deanna Witty
Erle Younker
9th
Connie Gittles
Dolores Lewis
Ed Richardson
Jack Sternisha
10th
16th
Donna Putney
17th
Bill Todtenhagen
24th
Marcia Dickey
11th
18th
Suzanne Krause
Barbara Roberts
Ken Smith
19th
25th
Ruby Brinkman
Marilyn James
Paul Wainman
26th
Donna Cononico
Stella Godleski
27th
12th
Jettie Minucci
Ed Vidota
13th
Jerry Potorski
14th
Eugene James
Bill Putney
20th
Grace Kirsch
21st
Joe Boumenot
Arthur McCoy
Dennis Naberhaus
28th
30th
Judy Dreisbach
HAPPY
BIRTHDAY TO
ALL!
OCTOBER ANNIVERSARIES
15th
22nd
Beverly & Ron Brooks Gwen & Earl Peyton
29th
9th
Carlyn & Al Ellering
Kay & Ken Pelkey
10th
16th
23rd
17th
24th
30th
Joanna Smith &
Dave Coffield
31st
Claire & Bob
Larson
4th
11th
18th
25th
5th
6th
Barbara & Mike
Bullinger
Martha & John Kratz
12th
Marge & Ed Couri
13th
7th
14th
1
st
8
th
Darlene & Regis
Ditmore
2nd
Joan & Ron Jessop
3rd
Cathy & Gary
Guthrie
Phyllis & Ed
Richardson
Marlene & Tom
Skonie
19th
26th
Ann & Don McWhorter
20th
27th
Dolly & Harold Petrak
21st
28th
Ruth & Earl Ehmke
Fran & Linda
McMenamin
HAPPY
ANNIVERSAY
TO ALL!
There are a lot of residents that do not have birthdays or wedding anniversaries listed in the Gator Tales. We realize that some prefer
not to have those events listed, but if you have been missed and would like to submit your information, or if you want your info
removed, please notify the Editor at [email protected] or call 941-268-4239.
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BHP RECURRING ACTIVITIES
MONDAYS
am Men’s Scramble/Dave Duncan 639-5917
10 am Water Aerobics/ Swimming Pool/Just show up
10 am Art Group/Arts & Crafts Room
1-4 pm Mah Jongg/Game Room
7 pm Bingosuspended for summer
7 pm Texas Hold Em’/Game Room
TUESDAYS
am Men’s 18-Hole Golf /Leo Zehnder 505-2401
am Ladies’ 18-Hole Golf/ Judy Casimir 347-8528
am Ladies’ 9-Hole Golf /C. Harroun 575-2138, D. Ditmore 833-3353
1-5 pm Darts/Game Room
1 pm Quilting/Arts & Crafts Room/Jetti Minuci 575-0952
1 pm Revenge/Clubhouse Main Area/Suz Krause 639-2312
WEDNESDAYS
7:15 am Golf /Ron Jessop 639-1378
8:30 am Yoga, bring mat or blanket $5/pp suspended for summer
10 am Water Aerobics/Just show up
11 am Ceramics/Arts & Crafts Room/Yvonne Campbell 637-6878
11 am Hand & Foot/ Clubhouse Main Area/Suz Krause 639-2312
3 pm Bowling/Starting Nov 6 – sign up on Clubhouse Bulletin Board
6 pm Ladies’ MI Rummy/Clubhouse/Jean Martin 637-7446
7 pm Pool Tournament/Game Room
THURSDAYS
am Couples Golf /Rick Schram 505-0646
6 pm Nickel/Nickel/Clubhouse Main Area/J. Michalak 639-7321
1-4 pm Woodcarving/Arts & Crafts Room/Denny Naberhaus 989-284-4188 or Nancy Arthur 863-202-5844
6:35 pm Euchre/Game Room/Rick Schram 505-0646
FRIDAYS
7:15 am Men’s Golf /Ron Jessop 639-1378
10 am Water Aerobics/Swimming Pool/ Just show up
9:30 am Bocce Ball/Behind Clubhouse/ Bob Waterman 204-4961
7 pm Dealer’s Choice Poker/Game Room/Earl Ehmke 637-3883
SATURDAYS
8 am Horseshoes/Behind Clubhouse - Just show up
9 am Coffee, donuts & bagels (Bul. Bd. sign-up list) suspended for summer
10 am Shuffleboard/Behind Clubhouse - Just show up
6:45 pm Pinochle/Clubhouse Main Area/Shirley Boak 639-5537 suspended for summer
EVERY OTHER SUNDAY
9-Hole Scramble Golf/Doug Howe 661-2238
TO RESERVE AN AREA FOR AN ACTIVITY IN ANY OF THE CLUBHOUSE ROOMS,
PLEASE CONTACT JIM SIEVERT 637-8041 OR [email protected]
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