Americana Cove

The Dog Days of Summer

Jul 23, 2001

August Prayer
Gracious God, Loving Father, this month we would thank You for family and friends. Some of us no longer have any family or any family we can call our own, so we feel lonely or forgotten. Lest we forget, we address You as Father when we say ?“The Lord?’s Prayer?” or the ?“Our Father?”. Truly you are our Father for you call us your sons and daughters. So in Your eyes we do have a family. Help us never forget that we can talk with you any time and in any situation. When we say ?“0 God?” or ?“My God?” let it be with the reverence you deserve.

Even though we may live alone we do thank You for our neighbors and friends. It takes only a smile and a cheerful attitude no matter what our physical or emotional status may be to develop loving and caring friendships. We have those here in Mobel Americana for which we are most grateful.

For those of us who have family whether they are near or far we give you thanks and praise for them. We should always remember them when we pray. Too frequently we worry about them but help us God to understand that worry is only an exercise in futility and it NEVER accomplishes anything.

We can be at peace knowing that above all else we have you as Our Father. The Creator of all that we can see. The Sustainer of our souls. The Provider of all that we will ever need.
Thank you God. Amen

BOARD BITS
By Dick Nemi,
Board Member

In the May issue of the Forecaster I stated that this column would be on vacation till fall! Guess what? Things change! On July 3rd the Board met in an open meeting with shareholders to discuss two items. First item was about having our own Web page on the Internet done professionally, which was passed. The Second was to see if the park was going to renew its contract with Nick Ferraro & Company. The first thing I would like to debunk, is that this meeting was not being held because many shareholders were not here at this time of year! It was not done underhanded! The board members are elected to watch over the welfare of the park. They are elected and given the task of doing what they deem is best for all. With legal representation and to make everything legal and above board this meeting was required to be held. By our contract with Nick Ferraro & Co., we are required to give at least ninety days written notice if we are going to renew the contract. We could wait until September and still have the ninety days needed, but in order to select a new Manager and also to find a Broker the more time the board has, the better chance of selecting the right personnel. The more preparation time the better for all parties involved. Also, at this time of year and for the rest of the summer most board members will be taking vacations. It just happened that on July 3rd all members would be present. As board members, we are more aware of what management has and has not done. It?’s easy to sit back and say the park looks great, just look and see all the new homes, etc. Nick?’s company has done a good job, seventy new homes since they took over seven years ago, but seven years ago we had 51 empty lots and today about 59 empty. Nick states this is due to the park losing about 20 some odd people a year, but that does not explain empty lots! Those people lived in homes, and those homes are resold or left to the park. They are not empty lots! Some of the board members met with the Management six or seven months ago to discuss if they would be interested in renewing the contract. Members discussed what they would like to see happen between now and the end of the present contract. Nothing was done! Prior to the snowbirds leaving this spring, it was brought up and discussed at an open meeting, that the board had sent a letter to Nick Ferraro & Company stating that his contract would not be renewed. It would be a logical assumption that if a company would like to keep a lucrative contract, that some changes would be forth coming! We are still waiting! Last fall the Board met with management per the contract for an evaluation. We were handed a copy of the evaluation from a prior year; it had the same deficiencies as what we had come up with for last year. This has happened year after year with no correction! We received three proposals from the Management Company for extensions to this contract, which were all turned down. All proposals would be subject to an increase in pay to the Management Company, or some type of monetary incentive to place a manager in the park, for a limited number of hours per day. In one proposal, the incentive as stated ?“For each standard lot, upon closing of a third party purchaser, a $1500 bonus shall be paid and for each quad lot filled a $2000 bonus shall be paid to Broker/Dealer.?” I thought most brokers received their compensation from profit on the sale of homes? Do we have to pay for people to move into our community? After a lengthy discussion a vote was taken by all members present and it was determined that the contract would not be renewed.

WELCOME TO OUR COMMUNITY
By Rosann DeCola

EPILONE Joseph & Frances
7048 Mt. Essex Dr.
(New Home)

LEDERHOUSE Michael & Margaret (NY)
651 Mt. Key Ave
(Previously Ames Residence)

MENENDEZ Manuel
7224 Mt. Fairfield
(Previously MA Property)

PRICE. Susan (Kathryn) (WA)
6825 Americana Dr (521-4623)
(Previously Brownlee Residence)

SMITH Coleman & Terry
352 Mt. Richmond Ave.
(Moved from 125 Mt. Isle
(Previously Knapp Estate)

SUNSHINE REPORT AUGUST 2001
Peggy Hubrich

DEATHS;
Tom Cavavas
Mary Ping
Ervin Burg
Barbara Angel

NURSING HOMES
Earl French Maria Manor
Bob Evans Bay Pines V.A.
Jane Bryant Maria Manor
Mitzi Delzell Shore Acres
Erna Wring Carrington Place
Anita Perrault Fountain Senior Properties
Milton Johnson Shore Acres
Carl Rosenquist Westminster Shores
Alice Connors Carrington Place

BIRTHDAYS;
02 Shirley Laforce
05 Ruth Beauregard
06 Jeanette Stang
08 Kim Nemi
Kay Sebek
10 A.J. Kelliher
11 Elsie Cantos
Vie Richardson
Ralph Lang
12 Tee Phillips
Barbara Young
Alice Jones
13 Bill Kirk
14 Harriet Sigourney
Diana Rogers
16 Betty Gibson
16 Dot Nemi
17 Roger Gerard
18 Claire Hart
20 Marian Mann
Rolf Vobelt
22 Ted Latreille
Ed McGrath
Jo Waldron
23 Olga Birchall
26 Adele Seaman
27 Harold Sturm
28 Carl Slaugenhaupt
29 Doris Jones

ANNIVERSARIES;
01 Dot and Dick Nemi 43 years
02 Wanda and Jerry Spetz 49 years
03 Dolly and Bert Couture 16 years
07 Gene and Ted Latreille 47 years
13 Dot and Bob Henderson 18 years
25 Marge and Ralph Lang 45 years
30 Alice and Doc Jones 60 years
31 Jo and Berk Waldron 55 years

NOTICES
There is located at the maintenance shed on Mt. Piney Avenue an air pump, which you may use 24 hours a day to pump up your bicycle tires. Please replace the air hose on the hanger.
Forecaster
All items and other information for the Forecaster may be placed in the box just inside the entry doors to the Atrium. All items to be in BLACK INK. Deadline for September (now 5 pm); for general articles, the 19th of August; for event announcements, the 21st. Please note that the minimum font size is number eleven (11)

The Forecaster can always use feature articles. I have a couple of residents who are willing to provide a couple of articles each year, but two or three more would be nice. Your choice of topics but articles cannot exceed three pages double-spaced, in length. Local history is one area, which interests many people, but don?’t feel restricted about your subject matter (using a computer/electronic typewriter makes it easy to do your own editing)
Apologies to Al Nosek ?— the gremlins went to work on his poem. It?’s back in this issue, hopefully as submitted.

Also in the article, page 10 of the June issue, it was the MAA that was founded in 1962. I don?’t know when MMs?’ were first made. (Another gremlin in the June issue)

For our Canadian Residents ?— The Bank of Nova Scotia has announced that it has entered into an agreement whereby its clients may use Bank of America ATMs?’ without having to pay an ATM fee.

The Board has commenced an effort to set up a park web page. This is separate from the existing web page. The cost will be $50.00 a month to maintain the system, with an initial set up cost of about $1000.00. The hoped for start up date is October/November 2001.

To all Needlecrafters from Annette Solomon. Summer is now in full swing. I hope all of you are busy making items for the bazaar, to be held on November 10th. Still plenty of time to make lots of beautiful things. See you soon.

Thank you?’s
My sincere thanks to Lucille Lauzier for having delivered the Forecasters for the last few years on Mt. Arlington and Mt. Bristol. Lucille has injured her legs and can no longer deliver. Most of you will recognize Lucille as the 50/50 lady. Once again, thanks Lou. ?— John Bassett

MAA EVENTS
Betty Chase. Pres.

Monday, August 20 9:00am Tickets on sale at the ClubHouse for Labor Day Luau for $6.00. PLEASE - PLEASE buy your tickets THEN. It really helps when buying the food and is much more considerate for the ticket sellers.

Saturday August 18th 5:00pm Open House at the Chase's 7216 Mt Georgetown Dr.

Monday September 3 Labor Day Luau. Dinner at 5:30 pm. We will be trying to serve a little later this year. There will be prizes for the best decorated table, best lady costume, and best man costume. There will be Hula Dancers performing after dinner. Get on your thinking caps and join the fun! Watch the bulletin boards for details and menu.

Tuesday, September 4 10:00 am MAA Council Meeting at the ClubHouse. First of the season. Anyone can attend but only the Council Members have voting rights.

Wednesday, September 5 MAA Luncheon Meeting at 12:00 noon. This is open to any resident of Mobel Americana. A brief meeting and then an hour of free bingo follow lunch. We welcome you all.

We hope everyone is busy making articles for the Bazaar to be held Saturday November 10. We need your support to make this event a glorious affair! The money made goes to supplies and entertainment for all the residents to enjoy. Please help.

OPEN HOUSE
Betty and Jim Chase

Everyone is invited to an Open House Party at the Chases, 7216 Mt. Georgetown Dr. There is always lots of food but please bring your own drink. This is our way of saying ?“Happy Birthday, Happy Anniversary and Merry Christmas?” to all of you that we never send cards to! We had over 100 last year and had a great time visiting and eating. We get started about 5:00pm and stay open till the last dog dies! It?’s crowded at times but instead of sitting at the same table at the ClubHouse you?’re free to mingle and get to know your neighbors! Welcome one and all! That?’s on Saturday August 18th.

Potpourri ?— from the Editor?’s desk (additional contributions from Gerri Bassett, Lucy Laberge and Nancy Hubartt)

Thought ?— It is hard to let old beliefs go. They are familiar. We are comfortable with them. Like a person who has worn eyeglasses so long that he forgets he has them on, we forget that the world looks to us the way it does because we have become used to seeing it that way through a particular set of lenses. Today, however, we need new lenses and we need to throw the old ones away.

Dilbert?’ rules of order Don?’t be irreplaceable if you can?’t be replaced, you can?’t be promoted.

Chinese proverb ?— The sole purpose of a child?’s middle name is so he/she can tell when they?’re in trouble.

You?’re getting marvelously mature when your idea of weight lifting is standing up.

Fun definitions Handkerchief Cold storage.

Love is making friends with a person you dislike.

Remember when (from John Stewart) water balloons were the ultimate weapons: ice cream was considered a basic food group.

Cards you will never see in Hallmark I?’ve always wanted to meet someone to hold someone to love. After meeting you, I?’ve changed my mind.

Translations ?“Hey, I?’ve got reasons for what I?’m doing?”. (I sure hope I think of some pretty soon)

From Ed Howe ?— What people say behind your back is your standing in the community.

An elderly man, 82, returned from a specialist learning that he didn?’t have long to live. So he summoned three of the most important people in his life, his doctor lawyer and priest.

?“Well, today I found out I don?’t have long to live. So I asked you to come because you are the most important people in my life, and I need to ask a favor. Today I am going to give you each of you an envelope containing $50.000.00. When I die I want you to throw the money into my grave?”.

After the man passed on the three ran into one another. The doctor said, I have to admit I kept $10,000.00, he owed a lot of medical bills. But I threw the rest in like he asked. The priest said, I kept $25,000.00 for the church. It?’s all going to a good cause, but I did throw the remainder in the grave. Well the lawyer couldn?’t believe what he had heard. I am surprised at you two taking advantage of him like that. I wrote a check for the full amount and threw it all in!

Poetry from Anonymous
2 Y s?’ U R
2 V s?’ U B
ICUR
2Ys?’4 me.

Why why why are people still parking vehicles on the grass? How many times do waterlines have to be broken before the message sinks in!

Dear Mobel Americana Residents
My Mother, Mary Ping passed away Thursday, June 21st She would have been 96 years old on June 24th Some 35 years ago, my Mom and Dad came to Mobel Americana and bought a coach on Mt. Piney. When the new section opened in 1970 they bought on Mt. Essex. No one could have enjoyed the park more than Mom and Dad. I visited often and saw how happy they were. I will never forget their love of Florida and the many friends they had here. Thanks to all of you for your cards and prayers. They have meant so much to my family and me.
Pat Kearns

?“OLD AGE 2001?” (submitted
By Lucy LaBerge)
I have always dreaded old age. I cannot imagine anything worse than being old. How awful it must be to have nothing to do all day long but stare at the walls or watch TV. So last week, when the mayor suggested we all celebrate Senior Citizen Week by cheering up a senior citizen, I determined to do just that. I would call on my new neighbor; an elderly retired gentleman, recently widowed, who, I presumed had moved in with his married daughter because he was too old to take care of himself.

I baked a batch of brownies and without bothering to call (some old people cannot hear the phone), I went off to brighten this old guy?’s day.

When I rang the doorbell, this ?“old guy?” came to the door dressed in tennis shorts and a polo shirt, looking about as ancient and decrepit as Donny Osmond. ?“I?’m sorry I can?’t invite you in,?” he said when I introduced myself, ?“but I?’m due at the Racquet Club at two. I?’m playing in the semifinals today.?”

?“Oh, that?’s all right,?” I said. ?“I baked you some brownies...?” ?“Great!?” he interrupted, snatching the box, ?“Just what I need for bridge club tomorrow! Thanks so much!?” ?“ . . .And just thought we?’d visit a while, but that?’s okay, I?’ll just trot across the street and call on Granny Grady.?” ?“Don?’t bother,?” he said, ?“Gran?’s not home. I know, I just called to remind her of our date to go dancing tonight. She may be at the beauty shop. She mentioned at breakfast that she had an appointment for a tint job.?”

I called my Mother?’s cousin (age 83); she was in the hospital... working in the gift shop.

I called my aunt (age 74); she was on vacation in China.

I called my husband?’s uncle (age 79). I forgot, he was on his honeymoon.

I still dread old age, now more than ever. I just don?’t think I?’m up to it.
Author unknown

Duplicate Bridge
Gerri Bassett Director

Howell Movement
Sunday June 24, 2001
1. Gerri & John Bassett
2. Esther Louzon & Elaine Laberge

Sunday July 1, 2001
1. TIE
Elizabeth Copeland & Maretta Dimke
Gerri & John Bassett

Sunday July 8, 2001
1. TIE
Jo Waldron & Don Marsh
Maretta Dimke & Esther Louzon

Sunday July 15, 2001
1. TIE
Elizabeth Copeland & Maretta Dimke
Mary Jane Hill & Don Delzell

Time to Wish Harriett Gilbert A Big Happy Birthday, she has some health problems so we miss her at Bridge. Hoping in time she will be able to return.

SHUFFLEBOARD NEWS
By Jo Waldron
Just a note to our northern snowbird shufflers, the courts have been very quiet this last month, the heat finally got to us. We did get in a little practice on the new courts and after the initial awkwardness, they worked out very well.

Some of our Canadian friends are not taking the summer off. Shirley Wadsworth and her partner Gilles Boyer won a gold medal in the Ontario Senior games. They and other medallists were honored at a luncheon held at the Royal Canadian Legion hall, in Cornwall, Ontario

Ed McGrath was also a Canadian winner; he came placed 2nd in the Singles, Main Event at the Amateur Canadian Open in London, Ontario.

Come back as early as possible, not only because we miss you, but also to get some practice time on the new court positions before the league games begin. We?’re all looking forward to a great season for all the teams. Happy Shuffling

Here are some new words for an old song from The Sound of Music?’s A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS. Feel free to hum or sing along!

Maalox and nosedrops and needles for knittin?’,
Walkers and handrails and new dental fittin?’s,
Bundles of magazines tied up with string,
These are a few of my favorite things.

Cadillacs, cataracts, hearing aids, glasses,
Polident, Fixodent, false teeth in glasses,
Pacemakers, golf carts and porches with swings,
These are a few of my favorite things.

When the pipes leak, When the bones creak,
When the knees go bad,
I simply remember my favorite things and then I don?’t feel so bad.

Hot tea and crumpets, and corn pads for bunions,
No spicy hot food and no food with onions,
Bathrobes and heat pads and hot meals they bring,
These are a few of my favorite things.

Back pains, confused brains, and no fear of sinnin?’,
Thin bones and fractures and hair that is thinnin?’.
And we won?’t mention our short shrunken frames
When we remember our favorite things.

When the joints ache, when the hips break,
When the eyes grow dim,
Then I remember the great life I?’ve had,
And then I don?’t feel so bad.
THEN I REMEMBER THE GREAT LIFE I?’VE HAD AND THEN I DON?’T FEEEEEL S000 BAAAD.

A New Listbot for the Park - from Conrad Weiser, your Moderator
A few of our resident subscribers are aware that the company, that has hosted our park listbot, has decided to discontinue this free service to their participants. After searching the Web, and perusing several suggested providers, I have developed a new home for our group. I will take the initial steps to migrate our subscriber list to this new site on the last day of July.

The entire historic archive of our original site will be transferred to this new host where it will be available to all of our members. (And only to our members!) The old site will be shut down on that same date to assure that all new postings are collected into the new archive.

If you are a current subscriber, you will be added to the new list. If you are a resident of Mobel Americana, have computer access to the Internet and would like to join our group, please send an e-mail to Conrad Weiser, (maoa1999@aol.com) listing your name, park address, and preferred e-mail address.

Ask your neighbors. Our listbot has been a helpful, interesting and thought provoking media.

A Prayer Poem
By Al Nosek
I have been here since March 4th 2001 and now it?’s June. Already not thinking I?’d like Florida, but since I have been in Mobel Americana I am moved by just those who wave or blow their horns. Some day I will know everybody better, I hope. Here is a prayer from a grateful heart.

When eves of night softly gather, as our daylight hours?’ end,
Let us all be grateful for God, who is our dearest friend.
He walks along beside us in the sunshine and the rain
He laughs with us in happy times and tries to ease our pain
When goodness or sorrow seems to tear our world apart
His love and comfort He will will, and melt our hardened hearts
He guides our awkward footsteps along the rough terrain
But every prayer we say to Him will never be in vain
So let?’s all count our blessings at every long day?’s end
I know one thing for sure, God will always be our friend.
God Bless you, He loves you ?— Amen.

Afternoon of Bridge Gerri Bassett
Simmer is here so for August and Sept. we will just play bridge. The one for August will be on the 15th, be there by 12:30 p.m. so we can start by 12:45 p.m.
Prizes will be given so bring a Dollar. Hope to see more of you there.
Gerri Bassett

The Piece of Wood
By Ion (a true story, dramatized just a little!)
This is a story based on actual events (the names have been changed to protect the innocent, who cares about the guilty)

To give you a little background a few years ago Tom and his family were transferred back to their hometown and therein lies the tale.

Upon learning of his transfer Tom made a trip back to his hometown to pick out another home. Now Tom and his family liked older homes. Generally they were better built and larger, and the price was usually less than for newer homes. For various reasons the wife could not go so Tom was on his own. And Tom did his best. He always put his family first so despite the best efforts of the real estate sales people to sell Tom a house, miles from anywhere, Tom persisted and finally found a house only blocks from schools, shopping and work. It needed a lot of work so Tom arranged for cement to be poured in the basement, to replace the part that was still dirt. The entry way that led into the upstairs apartment had to come down (the main entrance room had been divided in two, with one door leading upstairs and the other into the main floor living quarters.) The movers said they would be there on such and such a day. Tom arranged the timing of all the work, the dividing wall to come down two days before the mover arrived and the cement to be poured two days after the mover?’s arrival. Tom returned to his family to drive the car to the ?“new?” house, a two-day drive. The wife flew on ahead with a couple of the children to stay in a hotel until the mover arrived.

So much for planning. The mover arrived a day early, the cement contractor two days early and the contractor removing the wall ran late. Tom was very fortunate that it was a two-day drive, because I have serious doubts that he would still be alive to tell the tale. The wife had to handle two contractors, one ripping out a wall and the other pouring cement, and a mover all at the same time while Tom drove, blissfully unaware and incommunicado. As I said Tom was a very lucky guy. He?’s still alive.

Several months after moving in there was a knock on the door one Saturday afternoon. Tom was alone, taking advantage of his families absence and napping peacefully. Ho hum, he muttered to himself. Who?’s selling what now? He opened the door and to his surprise the former owner, Mr. Palmer stood there. Tom didn?’t have too many good thoughts about this fellow. The house had been a disaster and had smelled to high heaven, but it had had the right location. And you know about moving day. Tom wondered, what does he want, but decided to be pleasant anyway. Yes, Tom said, can I help you? Well said Mr. Palmer; I?’ve come for the piece of wood. Tom thought to himself, what piece of wood. True, there had been many pieces of wood, scrap as far as he knew. He had thrown them all out or burnt them in the fireplace. What have I done, he thought. I?’ve obviously thrown out a very valuable piece of wood. Tom started to sweat a little. Why do I always do things in such a rush? Maybe he mentioned it to me. Tom?’s memory wasn?’t too good at times. What have I done! Stalling for time as he anxiously racked his brain and sweating even more he said where was it? Oh, said Mr. Palmer, as he peered through the door, it was on that wall right over there, pointing to the far wall. Tom thought for a few seconds and allowed Mr. Palmer to enter the main entry room, he was almost in anyway. Tom thought some more and sweated a little more, and then it hit him. Was it attached to the wall and you had a picture hung from it, he asked innocently. Why yes, said Mr. Palmer starting to smile.

Maybe he was going to get his piece of wood. Do you mean said Tom, and now there was a serious tone to his voice. Do you mean, he moved closer to Mr. Palmer, the piece of wood that was attached to that wall with thirty two different nails and screws, driven in at all different angles. The tone of Tom?’s voice increased in intensity. He moved closer to Palmer, who began to realize that maybe this might not have been too good an idea. Tom was growing more menacing by the minute; he leaned over Palmer who started feeling smaller and smaller. Tom grew in size as his exasperation toward this little worm, this inconsiderate clod increased. This imbecile who had forced Tom to carefully split each little sliver of wood from around each nail and screw, so the wall wouldn?’t be torn apart. Tom was definitely angry now. You have the nerve to come here asking for a piece of wood that would be a disgrace to an orange crate. Palmer was in full retreat. Tom towered over him, at least seven feet tall (he could feel the ceiling) and growing each second. Why you, you numbskull he roared at Palmer. Do you have any idea of the work it took to remove that, that ?— Tom was practically speechless ?— useless piece of scrap? Backing up at full speed and turning just in time to avoid falling over the threshold, Palmer fled out the door and down the Street, never to be heard from or seen again.

Kitchen Hints from Gerri Bassett

I haven?’t used my potato peeler for along time, I cook the potatoes with the skins on in the microwave. When they are done I cut them length ways and take out the potatoes. The skins fall off and then I mash them.

Better With Bread Soft breadcrumbs added to scrambled eggs not only increases the yield but also improves the flavor.

My family really likes potato pancakes, to make them in a hurry; I thaw Tater Tots and mash them rather than grate potatoes. I add seasonings and an egg and a little flour to hold the mixture together then cook the pancakes in a skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray until browned. They are fast and easy and good....

To reheat leftover meat, such as steak or hamburgers, place a lettuce leaf over it while warming it in a microwave. The lettuce reduces splattering and helps to keep the meat moist. Discard the lettuce and enjoy the meat, which tastes like its just been cooked

Surprise your family with stuffing from leftover corn bread. Crumble the bread in a bowl, mix in saut?©ed onions and celery and moisten with chicken broth. Add salt and pepper and poultry seasoning. Bake until heated...

Editorial
John Bassett
On July 3rd 2001, at a Board of Directors meeting, the decision was reached not to renew Nick Ferraro?’s management contract when it expires on December 31st of this year.

This is the culmination of several months of talks between Nick and the Board and requests for changes to the way the park was operated. The vote was seven to two in favor of non- ?— renewal. This is a strong vote and is based on the Board?’s knowledge and experience of how the park is being managed.

We can all second-guess the Board, but the fact is they were elected to represent our best interests, and in their opinion they are doing so. They now need our support in continuing to help the park progress and grow.

I have given this matter some thought and I believe we can liken it to growing up. In 1994 a dedicated and conscientious group brought this organization into being to save us from the various whims and caprices of absentee landlords. We all owe a debt of thanks to this group.

In order to help this fledgling organization get on its feet the original Board hired the Nick Ferraro Company to manage the park. In effect the Management Company became the foster parent of the park and with their help and expertise the park has progressed. But as in all families as the children grow into their teens, the reliance on the parent that is evident in the pre ?— teen years gives way to the need for the teens to express some independence. Now, as young adults, we have reached the stage of maturity as an organization whereby we feel the need to go out on our own. To make our own mistakes, to determine our own future. The change was inevitable. It had to come sooner or later. It could not be put off forever. I do not feel personally that this non-renewal is a repudiation of the way the park was being managed. More a desire to see if we can do better.

It happened at an appropriate time, being the third of July, our Independence Day so to speak. I do hope however that we do not follow in the steps of history and enter into a civil war period. The decision is made. It is time for big people to put behind them the wounds and scars of war. And yes, there are some wounds and scars. But the healing time is here if we are to progress. There is no gain in continuing to skirmish after the battle is over. It is time for us to come together for the good of the community. That is not to say we will not have future disagreements. We would not be normal if we did not have differences of opinion. But I urge you all not to rehash the past. It is finished. It is time to move on.

Newspapers and Magazine Recycling
All newspapers are to be placed in the newspaper bins. Please do not put brown paper or plastic bags in the newspaper bins. The bins are only for newspapers.

A magazine bin is located at the storage compound on Americana Drive. Please take all your magazines to this bin.

Aluminum Cans and Scrap Metal
Please put these out on Tuesdays only or take to one of the Old-timers Aluminum sheds. Do not put in the garbage compactor. It is for household garbage only.

Yard Brush and Tree Trimmings
Place all yard brush and tree trimmings at the side of the road separate from the garbage and it will be picked up. Do not put it with the regular garbage. This only increases the amount we must pay to have hauled away.

Help the Boy Scouts - There is a shed at the Americana Drive compound where you can place your old phone books. By keeping as much as possible of these materials out of the garbage we save on garbage hauling costs as well as generating some funds, not only for us, but for the Scouts as well.
Bertram Zanaglio, MAROA Board member.


Forecaster
All items and other information for the Forecaster may be placed in the box just inside the entry doors to the Atrium. All items to be in BLACK INK. Deadline for August (now 5pm) for general articles, the 19th of July for event announcements, the 21st. Please note that the minimum font size is number eleven (11)

Thank you, we now have a volunteer to deliver the Forecaster on Mt. Essex during the summer months.

The Forecaster can always use feature articles. I have a couple of residents who are willing to provide a couple of articles each year, but two or three more would be nice. Your choice of topics but articles cannot exceed three pages double-spaced, in length. Local history is one area which interests many people but don?’t feel restricted about your subject matter (using a computer/electronic typewriter makes it easy to do your own editing)

Our prayers and sympathies go out to the family of Gregory Parr, the 19 year old grandson of Earl and Eleanor French, who was killed in a plane crash in Lake Ontario on June 18, 2001.

Please note there is now a 911 emergency telephone in the hallway leading to the poolroom in the Atrium.

As most of you that are friends of Harold Mallory know, he has returned to Pennsylvania and is now in a nursing home. If you wish to write to him please send your notes and prayers care of his daughter, ?“Arda Sanderson, 9556 Hager Road, Meadville, PA. 16335"



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621 MT. NEW CASTLE
ST. PETE.
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AUGUST 2001
AUG. 6, MON. - MYSTERY TOUR with Meal. . $54
AUG. 8 WED. - ?“ANNIE?” at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theater, matinee with meal. . $51
AUG. 9, THURS. - LUNCH BUNCH, Food, Fun & Friendship. . $TBA
AUG. 10, FRI. - ?“JOURNEY INTO AMAZING CAVES?” at the IMAX Theater with lunch at Carrabba?’s. . $36
AUG. 13, MON. - BERN?’S STEAKHOUSE includes meal, soft drink, tax & tip. . $60
AUG. 14, TUES. - ROARING 20?’S PIZZA & PIPES, entertainment from the grand Wurlitzer organ with lunch...$31
AUG. 18 SAT. - RED BARN FLEA MARKET in Bradenton with lunch at Miller?’s. . $34
AUG. 20, MON. - KENNEDY SPACE CENTER TOUR with Lunch. . $59
AUG. 21, TUES. - *NEW* LAS RAMBLAS, lunch & dance show with Spanish, Latin American & Ballroom dancing. . $53
AUG. 22 WED. - GOLDEN OLDIES CRUISE on the Starlite Majesty of Clearwater, the music you grew up with...$46
AUG. 24, FRI. - STERUNG CASINO, 5 hour Gambling Cruise from Cape Canaveral with meal, entertainment & beverage/cocktail service while gambling included. . $22

SEPTEMBER 2001
SEPT. 6, THURS. - ?“THOSE WERE THE DAYS?” at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theater, Ft. Myers, Matinee...$53
SEPT. 7, FRI. - FLORIDA AQUARIUM with lunch at The Colonnades . . .$41.
SEPT. 8 SAT. - ?“ALL NIGHT STRUT?”, a 30?’s & 40?’s Review, Show Palace Dinner Theater in Hudson. . $53
SEPT. 10, MON. - STERUNG CASINO, 5 hour Gambling Cruise from Cape Canaveral with meal, entertainment & beverage/cocktail service while gambling included. . $22
SEPT. 11, TUES. - RIVERSHIP ROMANCE, 4-Hour Cruise from Sanford, Meal, Entertainment, Shrimp and Sticky Buns...$60
SEPT. 12 WED. - SENIOR FUN FESTIVAL at Channelside in Tampa, FREE entertainment, Health Screenings, Bingo, Food Samples and much more. . $16
SEPT. 13, THURS. - LUNCH BUNCH, Food, Fun & Friendship. . $TBA
SEPT. 24, MON. - ?“AMAZING JOURNEYS?” at IMAX, feel what it?’s like to fly like a bee, a bird & much more, with lunch at Too-Jay?’s in downtown St. Petersburg...$38
SEPT. 25, TUES. - ARABIAN NIGHTS in Orlando, great food with a terrific show, matinee. . $42
SEPT. 26 WED. - CAPONE?’S Meal and Show from the Cabaret and Speakeasy Days. . $42
SEPT. 27, THURS. - SHOPPING WITH GAIL at the NEW International Plaza Mall in Tampa near ...$16
SEPT. 29 SAT. - DISNEY THEME PARKS, transportation only special...$25