Somebody keeps having birthdays. Guess Who?
The Men & Women Singles Shuffleboard tournament was held today. Congratulations to Charlie Angel and Jo Ann Gregg who both won in their division. Click HERE to view the Photo Album.
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Hi everyone and greetings from Florida. It has been a very trying week, but I think Dad is finally being transferred to assisted living. The doctor released him this evening and he should be transferred first thing in the morning. His new address will be:
Robert Rutter
C/O LaCasa Grande
6400 Trouble Creek H105
New Port Richey, FL 34653
I have arranged for a telephone, 727-845-0353, but we are having trouble with the jack so he will have his cell phone 727-267-0561. The land line is easier for Dad to talk into, will let you know when it is available.
Tommy and I are leaving in the morning for The Hard Rock Cafe and Hotel in Orlando for him to sign the original bass he used on Rock Around the Clock back in 1954. Everyone is very excited (including yours truly). Cheri and Jim are down and helping make the move for Dad go smoothly. I don't know what I would have done this past week without them.
Dad is in good spirits and looking forward to being in a room of his own with his own recliner, TV, DVD player and his own bed! Hope he likes the food better than he did at the rehab!
Will let you know if there are any changes. Take care, Cathy (Mom to my kids)
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Pictures of our block party. Lots # 228-249 Sunday 3/08/09. Submitted by Judy Angel
The first Church Bake Sale was a huge success. Thanks to everyone who brought baked goods and also everyone who made purchases or gave Donations. We have $241 extra to help support The Karen Siegel Academy, St. Anne's and United Methodist Food Banks in Haines City. I sent 4 emails, I'm not sure how to send them all together, Sorry, Rose and Roger Davis Lot # 87 Please put these in the Central Park News on the Internet, Thanks...
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Good Morning,
Just wanted everyone to know Pete & Buzz Powell ( Gladys & Dr. Kenneth Powell) Left to go home W V. March 20, By way of son, Ronnie. Drove straight home. Arriving at 12:15 A.M.. Wanted to say ,Hello to All and send Love. Have a Great Summer.
Shirley Atkins
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Here's the unit all hooked up and ready to go. We left yesterday but just went over to Tampa, we left there late this morning and we are in Valdosta, Ga at a Walmart. Going to watch the Nascar race. Hope all is well. Nancy & Gary Hague
From Alf: The art work on that trailer looks GREAT! Safe trip home.
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Charlie and I had a good trip home the trees and bushes in South & North Carolina were beautiful.
We had a great Easter with our family.
Scott had check up in New York last week and he is doing real good. The tumors are almost all gone except the ones on his lungs they are shrinking but not as fast as the other one. The doctor said that is because they don't grow as fast either. He may have to be on the medication for the rest of his life because when you stop taking it the tumors start to grow again.
The medication is an anti rejection drug so there are a lot of people on it for life. I know he doesn't want to do that but he realizes he has to.
Judy & Charlie
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I am still receiving recipes for our recipe book. I will receive them at recipelady@hotmail.com all summer. I ask senders to please put in the subject line - "your name, Central Park Recipes". This will stop me from deleting the message with all the other junk that comes in.
Joan Sponagle 4/23/09
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finally have my new hip. My surgery was Wed. 13, and I came home on Sat. John is here looking after me. Everything went well and I am up and around using a walker. Hopefully will be back to normal in a month or so.
As of May 23rd the new update.
I have now graduated from the walker to my cane. Having a good day today.
Linda Mahoney 5/23/09
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Please post to website - 1 photo is our new 35 ton compactor for household trash which will replace the dumpsters and the other photo is the new ALDI grocery store on US27 next to Walgreens.
Thanks Alf!
Chris Long
General Manager 7/03/09
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Pictured is Keith Mangus about to unload his airboat into Lake Hester and spray for hydrilla and algae with a product called Sonar. We are also adding about 10 grass carp - a type of fish that eats only algae and hydrilla. They grow to about 30 pounds and are sterile. You cannot catch them using traditional fishing techniques and even if you did they are no good to eat. Our lake should be a lot cleaner this winter due to the application and the addition of the fish.
Chris Long
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Click on Photos to see enlarged view.
Nidy Construction started refinishing the 8 shuffleboard courts last Thursday and they should finish on Wednesday. Attached are photos during various parts of the process of grinding, sanding, and painting. These new courts should really improve your scores!!
Chris Long
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Joyce and Bill Yarr will be celebrating their 61 Wedding Anniversary this Friday, July 17th. We are both well and are sending best wishes to all our friends in CP1 .
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Shuffleboard Update
The 8 shuffleboard courts are now ready for play. Nidy Construction completed the work on 07/16/09.
We hope that you enjoy using them for many years to come!
Chris Long
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Ohio - Florida Dinner
Jessie Riffle has advised that the Ohio - Florida Dinner is taking place on Aug. 12th at Noon at the Amish Door Restaurant in Wooster, Ohio. Please register by calling 1-330-857-6595. Click HERE to visit the Amish Door Restaurant website for information and Directions.
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We have been advised that Marietta Applegate lot 293 passed away on Fri. July 17th . Viewing is from 4-8 on Tuesday, and the
services are at 11:00 A.M. at the Garden of Memories on State Road 3 just north of junction State Road 28 &3
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family at this time.
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Just wanted to write and let our Florida friends know that Carl Ure (Lot 308) and Jake Ure's (Lot 312) sister Susie White passed away this morning. We just celebrated her 80th surprise birthday party a couple of weeks ago. She has had many health issues over the last few years and after a week in the hospital, her heart and lungs couldn't take anymore. Susie & her husband Jerry were Winter residents for a few years in CP2 and continued to visit us in the Winters in CP1. They were here this Winter and came to one of our pancake dinners. She will be missed so much by her family. Linda Ure
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Note from Joyce Conway
John is doing well. He has taken 14 radiation treatments now. He gets quite tired in the afternoon and usually lays down for at least an hour in the afternoons. We would like to thank everyone for all of the Prayers and for all of the cards. We will try to keep everyone posted as time goes on.
John and Joyce Conway
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The picture in the margin was taken Aug. 12 at Jessie Riffle's daughters farm. We had gone there to just visit after we had dinner at the Amish Door. We were all treated to ice cream and Jessie interviewed us all so we would tell what was happening to us all this summer. There were stories about everything from new grand babie s to new knees. Thanks Jessie for all the effort you put into these reunions for us. You sure do a great job!!! Dick & Elaine Green 08/13/09
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Hats Off To Ohio Days
Some of us are not from Ohio but, we sure had a great time visiting with our Fl. friend. Many Thanks to Jessie,Gerry, And a very special Thanks to Jessie's daughter Jan Hilty. Jan has always gone out of her way to find best lodging and directions for all of us, along with sharing her time and hospitality. Thanks again. Nice to see you all. Looking Forward to seeing you all again this year in Fl. Until we meet again.
OUR LOVE, Don & Shirley Atkins
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Titles and Decals Rate Increase
Attached is a PDF of the new fee schedule effective 09/01/09 for 2009-2010 for Titles and Decals as issued by the Polk County Tax Collector. The rates have dramatically increased across the board and we wanted to share the information with you accordingly. It is our understanding that the fee increases are being driven by revenue shortfall to supply basic services and not by the tax collector's office or any municipalities. Should you have any questions, please call 863-419-3177, the Haines City tax collector office.
Chris Long 8/18/09
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Click HERE to view the document.
In the margin is a recent photo of the construction at the ALDI grocery store location.
Chris Long
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I want to "thank" Joyce, Alf and all the others who helped to create our wonderful Park Directory. When they post news about people I can refer to my directory and refresh my memory!!! Also addresses are right there when I want to send a card. Again thank you all.
JoAnn Feldkamp
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Don & Kathy Frankforther (Lot 225) called us last week and said they would be in a campground about 12 mi. from us on Fri and Sat. night. We picked them up Sat. morning and enjoyed a day of visiting. Then they attended church with us on Sun. morning before heading on to Mo. then Kansas and on to Denver Co. We look forward to seeing them back in CP1 this winter.
Roy and JoAnn Feldkamp
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RE: NEW FLORIDA ID CARD & DRIVER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Should you have a Florida ID card or Florida driver license please read the following. Starting 01/01/2010 Florida has new requirements for renewing an existing /or obtaining a new ID card or driver license. The website www.GatherGoGet.com has been established by the Florida DMV and contains all the information needed and answers questions you may have. I encourage you to review the website and plan ahead as you will need several documents.
Chris Long
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This is a picture of the people from our street when we had our block party in March. Thought I would send something to put on the web site. Not everyone on our street saw this picture.
Judy
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Hi
We would like to thank Chris for keeping us informed on all the changes and new happenings in Florida over the summer months.
Thanks again.
Delores & Dave Colwell
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A plea to all my Canadian Friends.
This year I am going to try and do a Hockey Morning in Canada theme for the Canadian Breakfast.
Just wondering if anyone has anything they could bring along to share for decorating. We will still use the Canadian flags on the table etc. This would just be a little extra touch.
You can contact me at kkarsgrandma@hotmail.com
Keep in touch.
Delores Colwell
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Hi FL friends,
Dalton and I are really happy that Molly King and Terry Todd are at Terry's cottage on a lake near us. We have been getting together for cards, golf, eating out, etc. at least once a week. I'm with Judy Love about the weather. We have had very little heat. The garden did great though.. Some folks around here have already headed south. We won't leave until after Thanksgiving. I have to do at least
one holiday.
See you soon.
Mary Kay Hunt, Lot 169 9/22/09
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Good Morning Everyone,
Don and I are at CP1. Returned Monday evening around 9:30 P.M. Weather is HOT and Humid. But glad to be here. Only 5 occupants, Maybe 6 including us. Lonely. Come quick. We are working ,Much too. Much. See You Soon. Fl. Sunshine, Pool inviting, Shuffle Courts waiting, Weeds to be pulled,Grass to cut., Cards to be played.
Don & Shirley Atkins 9/26/09
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Hi Alf & Joyce,
We had our first Pancake and Sausage Supper for this season tonight. Had a total of 64 people. Had two drawings for our 50/50. Sending along a few pictures.
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