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Send Us Your PostCards In May 2008, Margaret Brantley sent us a picture of our entrance as she and Bob were leaving Heritage Palms for their snowbird home in Michigan. It was a variation on this picture of our entrance. Her picture jump-started our Post Cards From Home – and in the last five years we’ve enjoyed seeing how you’re spending your summers. Please send me your Post Card with a caption. We all want to Stay Connected.

By Jeanne Paulyjeannepauly@gmail.com Shelling is a family affair for Doris and Bill Roeder, and while Doris is the artist and craft master, Bill is her partner in every way. Their hobby began in 1965 on a short vacation in Sanibel, which is considered to be one of the top shelling beaches in the world. On any one of its seventeen miles of beaches Sanibel can reveal an abundance of shells that take your breath away … perfect petite coquinas and tiny wentletraps, which look like miniature spiral staircases, and are Bill’s favorite, …and can be yours if you search. And search they do. Bill and Doris walk the beaches of Sanibel at least twice a week, three or four hours at a time, “…and more, if the shelling is good, we walk mid-island to Bowman’s Beach.” says Doris. They are among the many others noted for the famous ‘Sanibel Stoop’ as they bend down to gather their treasures from the sandy shores. Because of its unique east-west orientation, the shores of Sanibel act as a natural net for shells traveling north in the current. And the type of shells vary with the time of the year. Every day it seems that a new type of shell dominates the beach, so each day is a new experience. In the early years of shelling, Doris, who is by nature an avid hobbyist, wanted to find something to do with all the beautiful shells they found. She was inspired by the Sailor’s Valentines of the early 1800s, which she explained, “were intricate symmetrical designs composed of sea shells, often including a heart or a compass, and put in an octagonal box and covered with glass.” She went to the library, found a book and taught herself to make shell flowers, “which in the mid-sixties,” she says, “arrangements of shell flowers were selling for as much as $300.” The artist in her quickly discovered that 10 kitten paw shells form a beautiful carnation, while several barnacles make the delicate lily of the valley, several bubble shells on a stem make pussy willows, and so forth. All of the seashells Doris uses are from Sanibel and are personally found, are always original colors, not dyed, although the fish scale leaves are tinted green with food color. Next she needed a way to display all the beautiful flowers. Together Doris and Bill scoured the flea markets in DuPage County, Illinois where they were living at the time, for unusual and interesting frames. An antique convex glass frame was one of their first finds. Their frames are all shadow boxes, usually vintage that they recycle. Bill prepares the frame and Doris designs the arrangement of flowers, very often on a velvet background, perhaps with rice shells as a border. She also very quickly found that they needed to have a large collection of different color and types of shells. And so shelling became a life-long hobby for them. Today they have a very large and varied collection of shells, all cleaned, and stored

Inside The PalmsThe Roeders – Sanibel Seashellers

Inside The Palms on page 2

Inventory for HP’s Arts & Craft ShowDoris and BobSanibel Shell Mates

By K.C. Grossekcg11131@comcast.net Four years ago, when Austin Wells graduated from Fort Myers High School, I wrote an article about him. A few weeks ago, BTP’s editor Linda Harvey, reminded me that he was now graduating from the University of Florida. Would I like to interview him again? I remembered him as a really neat and smart kid so I was, of course, curious to find out how the last four years made an impact. WOW! Austin went to college intending to major in engineering and did he ever! His degree is in mechanical engineering and material science. His favorite class was material selection. Along with the professor, the class analyzed a previous scientific project in which a Russian submarine at the bottom of the ocean was partially retrieved with a capture vehicle. Then they developed a proposal for the complete retrieval. He has actually written an article for the Journal of Materials on this project. Of course college isn’t all about studying, although he certainly did his share and was

Déjà vu Interview With Austin Wells

Austin Wells

Déjà vu Interview With Austin Wells on page 3

In The Kitchen

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according to type, color, shapes, and style in Mason Jars, and in some cases, displayed in huge glass jugs. The process of making arrangements is a complex one that requires time and patience. Bill sets up a huge work table and Doris begins the tedious task of making many flowers, one kind at a time, from their large collection of cockle, angel wings, bubble, conch, coquina, kitten’s paw, whelk, and baby’s ear shells, to name just a few. She stores them by type until she is ready to design her picture. She then works the design and finds an appropriate frame to suit the design. Or sometimes the design of the frame determines the design of the arrangement. Either way, this is what the artist, Doris, delights in doing. It was on a rainy day on one of those shelling vacations in 1999, that Bill and Doris Roeder happened to visit Heritage Palms, encouraged by the high praises of Doris’s sister’s friends in Illinois, Bob and Marilyn Dorcak, brand new owners in Building 2, as it was known then. So in March, 1999, the Roeders also bought their condo in Building 2, and that fall were introduced to their new and lasting friends, the Dorcaks. The rest is history. Bill had recently retired from Scott Paper. After years of transferring from Wisconsin, to Pennsylvania, Alabama, Illinois, Massachusetts, and Maine, they retired to Yarmouth, Maine and Heritage Palms. Doris is indeed a crafts master. At their home in Yarmouth, she reproduces folk art from the 1825s, both tin-painting and theorem painting on white velvet. Theorem

Inside The Palms from page 1

Sorted shells are cleaned, sorted and stacked An antique frame – for seashells

Single flowers ready to be worked into arrangements

By Linda Harvey, Editorharveytoo@comcast.net It sure is quiet around HP. And if the two-thirds of you who are back in your northern homes want to continue to get Between The Palms in your northern home, then you must check with Joney Kelly to confirm that your address has been changed. Joney updates the list every month. Unless you have a very special post office where you live, your paper (third class mail) will NOT be forwarded.

* * * * * FYI: Seabreeze Communications, the publisher of Between

Staying ConnectedThe Palms owns the paper. They make their money by selling the advertising – and the number and size of ads they sell determines the size of the paper. With my input, they layout the articles and pictures I e-mail over to them; they print it and they mail it to our members. How much do we pay for this service? NOT A PENNY! We provide the articles, pictures, etc., and they do the rest. Because Seabreeze only mails to addresses within the United States, Laurie Hansen, in the summer, mails the paper to members who live outside the U.S. AND any one of us can see it online at our website, www.hpgcc.com. The paper is posted online by the first of each month.

* * * * * Lee Memorial Health System asked us to have a summer Blood Drive. I knew the turnout would be low but they convinced me that any blood collected would be appreciated.

We had 14 donors but that was enough, according to LMHS, for the Blood Drive to be a success. Thanks to Andrew Hoffman, Asst F & B Manager for helping to get the Blood Mobile folks set up and jumpstarting their morning with fresh coffee.

* * * * * And kudos to the Golf Pro Shop for helping ID folks that I don’t know. BTP’s policy is to print names with every picture we publish – or we don’t use it … and I’m convinced that Bob, John, Chris, Logan and Andy know everybody. If they’re not sure, they confirm it online from the membership pictures. Thanks Guys!

* * * * * Don’t forget to send us your Post Cards From Home – so we’ll know what you’re doing this summer. We’ll do the same from here in HP.

By Chris AndersonSummer Library Staff Someone suggested that it would be a good idea to take a picture to show the snowbirds that the “summer librarians” are plenty busy. This picture was taken at an opportune time to do so, even though I had to go home to get my camera. The basket was full and there were books piled on the floor when we arrived. The books on the near side of the table are books to be re-shelved and the books on Noni Cockrum’s side are all new books to be integrated into our system.

Summer Library Work In ProgressHeritage Humor ... by Ed Eddy

painting was a young ladies art in the early 1800’s and requires a sequence of two or more stencils not touching one another. Many of the originals are found in Williamsburg, Virginia. She also makes beautiful silk flowers, and just this year, she was asked to make 40 for a luncheon event at Fiddlesticks. She does so much more than just shell flowers and pictures, but she admits to finding great pleasure in a hobby she can share with her shell-mate of 55 years, Bill. Doris and Bill work together to participate in the Heritage Palms Craft Fair and find it a welcome source for displaying her artwork.

The Roeders are both graduates of The University of Michigan, Bill, a Chemical Engineer and Doris, a Dental Hygienist. All three of their children graduated from there as well; Laura, with a Pharmacy Doctorate degree, lives in Erie, Pa; Steven, a Texan with a PhD in Chemistry, has been in charge of water purification for the military in Iran and Afghanistan for the past eight years; and Cynthia with a BA in English and teaching, lives in Naperville, IL. Among the three families, the total of six granddaughters and one grandson have all exhibited talent in shell arrangements, making it even more of a family affair for the Roeders.

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able to graduate summa cum laude (3.8 gpa in this technical field). He also became active in his fraternity Pi Lamda Phi, served as treasurer and new member educator and belonged to Golden Key International Society. Figuring those were pretty tough academic years, I thought perhaps he came home each summer to kick back at his parents’ home on King Palm Court. Not this guy. He sold educational materials door to door in rural West Virginia after his freshman year. After sophomore year he became a teaching assistant for junior high academic classes at a summer program at Lafayette College in Pennsylvania. Then after his junior year he got a job through the university and went to Cameron International in Lafayette, LA for an engineering opportunity. (Tired yet?) What’s next? He is in Houston, Texas working for an oil consulting firm and will enter a one year training program after which the opportunities seem limitless. As a perk, his college girlfriend is headed for her new job in Dallas, not too far away. His final words of wisdom for any students reading BTP is “TIME MANAGEMENT.” Austin is a list maker and sticks to his priorities. He also attributes his ability to converse with different people by having been exposed to so many good people here at HP. He stands by the four year old article which tells how influential his parents, Scott and Debbie, are in his life. Congratulations Austin on your accomplishments and graduation! Let’s talk again in four years! Can’t wait to write the next chapter about what company you own by then or what technological advancement you have made!

Déjà vu Interview With Austin Wells from page 1

Eric A Truglas, Executive Chef Birthplace: Paris, France. Like the song, I will always have Paris. I am a city boy. Culinary Training and Qualifications: Briefly, … Culinary School of Paris, Master Chef, Hotel Business & Tourism with University of Versailles, France. I came to this position when General Manager Bill Bower was Interim GM. We had previously worked together at Bonita Bay and he asked me to be HP’s Interim Chef. When he became the GM, he offered me the position of The Executive Chef. I was happy to do it. Former Locations of Employment: London, Venice, Paris Boston, New Port Beach, San Diego, San Francisco. My cooking career has expanded 30 years. Age: I turned 39, nine years ago… Most Recent Interest: I flipped restaurants. I’d buy one that had closed, totally renovate it and sell it. I flipped The French Bread Oven in Naples and LUSH Bakery & Cafe and Mad Fresh in Fort Myers. Family: I am recently divorced and have custody of my two children, Vincent 6 and Sophia 11. My mother moved from France and lives with us. Pets: We have a black cat “Logan” who thinks he’s a dog ... he plays fetch. Where’d you grow up: I was born and raised in Paris, Latece. As a kid I spent every summer vacation in Normandy. I would see many French and American Flags flying at each window in the small villages. Nobody forgets those young GIs on the beaches of Normandy, who gave their lives for our future freedom. To this day they still fly both flags – a very humble and emotional experience for me. Who cooks at home: My dear mother, my kids and sometimes when I get home early, it’s me, However, I am the one doing the grocery shopping. Good Cooking Starts with Good Product! What’s in your home fridge: Cheese, cranberry juice, champagne, Sponge Bob Yogurt, maple syrup, lettuce, organic eggs, condiments. Favorite cuisine: I like Tai food. I like meals that are simple and fresh and the fewer the ingredients the better. A simple meal would be roast chicken w/rosemary and garlic, roasted fingerling potatoes and fresh vegetables. Favorite quick meal: flat bread pizza with shrimp, tomatoes, cheese, maybe choriza or arugula. Salt and pepper in the correct amounts are necessary in fixing any meal. Guilty Food pleasure: Chocolate … candy, desserts, any kind of chocolate! What was your biggest cooking disaster: I was preparing food for a wedding – and I was told there would be 50 guests. Fifty turned into 150 and the wedding planner forgot to tell me until the day of the dinner. We made it work but I wasn’t happy with the late development. Do you play golf: I play golf – recently I played Sabal 1-9 – lost two balls and had a great time.

In The Kitchen

Your Pet Peeve: I like “clean and organized.” When I don’t have that at home or in the Club kitchen, I am not happy. Dream Vacation: I’d love to take my children hiking in Patagonia, South American. If you weren’t a Chef, what would you be. I would be very sad. I’ve never wanted to be anything else. Any Hobbies – not food related: Who needs a hobby when you do what you love for a living. However, I like traveling, painting, art collecting and visiting museums. I like antiques. Tell us something interesting about you: I met Julia Childs in Boston, who told me I should have more women working in the kitchen. I met the Deli Lama in San Francisco, who told me I should wear a Chef’s hat. I met Arnold Schwarzenegger in Palo Alto, CA, who remarked to me that I am bigger than he is. I helped open a restaurant in LA in the 90’s owned by Mic Fleetwood … and BB King loved my sugar free Macaroons – he is diabetic. I wrote and published two cookbooks … Cuisine Du Soleil, SW FL Cooking with a French Flair and 20/20 Vision – a health cookbook for better vision. They are available online – and I’d be happy to sign them. I am an activist for growing your own food. I have a garden at home and we’re in the process of reactivating the garden at the maintenance buildings. I’d like better labeling from the USDA. I believe in being responsible for the acts of giving back, sharing and sustainability. I earned and became an American citizen in 1998. I believe it’s important to have a political awareness.

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By Margaret BrantleyBrantley8099@comcast.net A 19 year-old, and a 90 year-old both contribute to what makes Blankets of Love a special group. Oldest member Margaret Flanagan (age 90) and youngest Andrea Morgan (age 19), both participate in Blankets of Love, a group which donates handmade blankets to numerous charities. Margaret, who no longer knits, became qualified as a Master Knitter while living in Ohio before she came to Heritage Palms to live with her daughter and son-in-law Cheryl and Tony Dolenc. Margaret now acts as adviser to the group and has helped some first time knitters learn the craft. And Andrea, a beauty contest finalist (Miss Fort Myers in 2011 and third runner-up Miss Florida finalist in 2012) and college student just joined the group this year. Andrea, who lives with her parents at Heritage Palms and had taken a break from her college studies, had never done any knitting or sewing when she popped in at a meeting to see what the group was all about. To the delight of everyone in Blankets of Love, some of whom are many years older than Andrea’s mother (of course, this is just guessing at other members’ ages!), Andrea became a regular participant in Blankets of Love. Andrea’s fresh, young perspective has led to some interesting discussions when the group has lunch together at the Tiki Bar. Often heard comments “She has added new energy to our B of L group,” and “She’s so beautiful both inside and out.” When Andrea was asked if she had a sewing machine at home she responded that she didn’t know, but would ask her mother. She said she knew they had lots of “strings,” meaning “thread” to those knowledgeable about sewing machines! Under the guidance of Gail Evirs at Sit & Sew sessions, Andrea was a very quick learner and completed two beautiful flannel baby blankets to donate to charity. With the help of Lynne Romano, a new knitter herself, Andrea learned to knit the popular ruffled scarves. She leaves for Baylor University this fall with a new scarf knit for her by Lynne in Baylor school colors of green and gold. Before heading off to Baylor University in the fall to major in psychology, Andrea wanted to put her sabbatical from college to good use by engaging in charitable work. Andrea, a very compassionate and religious young woman,

“Blankets of Love” Span the Ages

regularly helps the less fortunate, underprivileged youth at the Boy’s and Girls Club of Fort Myers and works with young unwed mothers through her church’s Out Reach Program. Just goes to show you . . . you are never too old or too

young to participate in activities to help others who are less fortunate and could use a warm blanket to provide some love and comfort in times of need. Also, you can have fun while doing it.

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From Margaret Brantley Called “The Quilt Lady” while at Heritage Palms, when we return to our Woodhill neighborhood in Okemos, Michigan, I’m called the “Flower Lady.” We picked the perfect time, actually perfect day, to arrive. May 6th was warm and sunny, and the spring flowering trees and bulbs were at their peak. We often miss seeing many of the spring bloomers, but spring arrived late this year in Michigan. I was ecstatic when we pulled into our driveway ... the Bradford Pear trees, red buds, dogwoods, forsythia, primroses and daffodils were all in bloom. Within a couple of hours I was out spraying the hostas, daylily and Asiatic lily foliage in our yard and neighboring yards with Deer Off. The deer, so much fun to watch, are so destructive and had been finding a virtual salad bar of things to munch on in my yard. They are known to come along usually at night and nip off a beautiful blossom or bud just ready to open. This year I’m determined to win the battle. I recently purchased two more gallons of the repellant. Where are the foxes and coyotes when I need them?

Post Cards From HomeFrom Kathy Haan In February 2013 Evelyn Comer, Toni Grace, Mary Scharlatt and Kathy Haan planned a summer girl’s week in New York City. Toni flew from Cape Coral, Kathy from Chicago and Mary from Greensboro, NC. Evelyn lives in New York on Shelter Island and was taking the train to Manhattan to join forces. Upon thoughtful consideration, she offered to host us at her beautiful island home! What a paradise! Our week included a VIP police escorted tour of the World Trade Center reconstruction site, a Wall Street experience, dining across the harbor from the Statue of Liberty, a carriage ride through Central Park, attending the Today Show, Fifth Avenue shopping and lots of Times Square activities. The east end of Long Island included amazing fish – lobster, lobster rolls, fluke fish, great local wines, East Hampton shopping and vineyard tours to name a few. We had a midsummer reunion at Foxwoods casino in Connecticut where this picture was taken. Twenty-two Heritage Palms residents stayed overnight, danced, partied and gambled. Evelyn and Jack were amazing hosts! A fabulous time was had by all and we have already chosen next year’s site! All Jack could say was “HELP!”

Keri Furtado, Jim Furtado, Quinta Thorpe, Trish Comiskey, Evelyn Comer, Toni Grace, JoAnn Barone, Kathy Haan, Mary Scharlatt, Steve Riley, Ann Basile, Joe Fuber, Tim Finnegan, Jack Comer,, Rick Comiskey, Michelle Riley, Joanne Finnegan, Bev Hughes, Don Hughes, Tony Barone, Bill and Donna Turner

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From Barb Keller The goldfinch had flown into a window. We put him on a rock, he recovered and flew away.

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From Ed Keller This young porcupine is a North American porcupine and the only species that lives in the U.S. and Canada, and is the largest of all porcupines. Porcupines found in North and South America are good climbers and spend much of their time in trees. Some even have prehensile (gripping) tails to aid in climbing. A single animal may have 30,000 or more quills. North American porcupines use their large front teeth to satisfy a healthy appetite for wood. They eat natural bark and stems, and have been known to invade campgrounds and chew on canoe paddles. North American porcupines also eat fruit, leaves, and springtime buds.

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Margaret in front of a flowering Weigela in her yard, has New Guinea Impatiens and Geraniums in hand ready to plant.

5.0 K Birthday Fun RunBy Eileen WoodEwood70127@aol.com Our oldest daughter, Laura, turned 50 in April. And for her birthday, her siblings challenged her to a 5K Run/Walk. She could choose the race – and the family would show up and run/walk with her. So, we gathered in Bloomington, Ind., to participate in the Hoosier Half Marathon and 5K Run/Walk. My three daughters all work out – spin class, boot camp, swimming. Two have done a sprint triathlon. But a family 5K was an entirely different dynamic – and a ton of fun. Eleven members of the Wood clan competed, seven ran and four walked. The adults stayed in a condo outside Bloomington and the younger crowd stayed at our oldest grandson’s apartment. The picture was taken in the Alumni Center at Indiana University after the race. The back of our neon yellow shirts declared, “Out of my way, I am 50!”

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Standing L-R: friend Erica, #3268 our grandson Jeremiah Withrow, #311 birthday girl daughter Laura Hogg, Eileen Wood, our granddaughter Alexis Angel, our daughter Cindy Withrow, our son Jeff Wood, our grandson Andrew Withrow. Kneeling L-R: #3018 our son-in-law Rob Hogg, behind Rob is our grandson Maxwell Hogg, #3007 our daughter Stephanie Angel, #3837 granddaughter Emily Hogg.

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By Mary Ellen Quinn and Jane Balfour Summer Play was formed two years ago to give nine-hole golfers an opportunity to play at different clubs during the summer. This year the program has grown from the original six to 14 participating area clubs. It is strictly fun golf—no handicaps, no prizes, no pressure! It’s a chance to play different clubs, lunch at the hosting club, meet new friends, and just plain have a grand day! HPLNHGA members have responded very positively to this program with participants playing at Kelly Greens, Plantation, Myerlee, Colonial, Cross Creek, and Whiskey Creek. Upcoming events will be held in July and August at

Ladies’ 9 Play For Fun In The Sun

L9GA at Plantation Country Club on May 14. L-R: Carol Robins, Pelican Sound; Jane Florek, Pelican Preserve; Gloria Battain, Colonial; Joan Sauve, HPGCC

Back L-R: Jane Balfour, Arlene Dugan, Jane McWeeny, Joan Sauve, Mary Ellen Quinn, Stasia Arcarese. Front L-R: Marty Copley, Trudy Cleary, Diane Poulter

Jane McWeeny, on right, with a golfer from Herons Glen Golf Community

Spring Run, Legends, Lexington, Herons Glen and Estero. Heritage Palms hosted the group on June 20 wi th pictures in a future issue of BTP. For further information contact: Jane Balfour a t d a v e b a l 4 @embarqmail or call 931-6494.

Bonnie and Carole with Annie

Information from Mary, Bonnie, Carole and Annie In a previous edition of Between the Palms, Mary Scharlatt wrote an article about a tortoise shell cat that had been abandoned at Heritage Palms sometime in October. Wholesome food, together with love and care given by compassionate residents, transformed the once-scruffy, undernourished cat into a gorgeous, glossy-coated feline named “Little Orphan Annie.” Here’s the update to the story. As the season was ending, Mary and her friend and fellow cat-lover Bonnie Merryfield were doing everything they could to find someone to care for Annie. It was the final week before Mary and Bonnie were leaving, and a home for Annie still hadn’t been found. During a phone conversation, Bonnie related Annie’s tale of survival to her friend Carole in Waukesha, a suburb of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Carole, touched by Annie’s plight, said if Bonnie and her husband Pete could get Annie to Wisconsin, Carole would take her. Everything fell into place for Annie’s cross-country adoption. AirTran permits six pets to ride in the cabin, and Annie was the last pet reservation accepted. TSA allowed Bonnie to go into a small security room with Annie and the Merryfields’ own cat Mickey while the two pet carriers were taken through the X-ray machine. Adaptable Annie slept during the entire flight. On the way to the Merryfields’ home in Delafield, Annie was transferred over to her new mom Carole, and it was “love at first sight” for Carole and Annie. Carole’s vet pronounced Annie “remarkably healthy,” and now Annie has a forever home, far from her unknown Florida beginnings. “Happily Ever Afters” really do come true!

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By Patrick McGuireFacilities ManagerPmcguire@hpgcc.com We are beginning another busy summer season. Our focus will be on the two main pools and spas. The clubhouse and lodge pools and spas will be completely refinished and Geo-thermal heating will be added at both locations. To keep you up to speed with our progress I have attached pictures with captions below.

Facilities Get Summer Update

Underground boring machine used to run conduit for power to the Geo-Thermal heaters located at the pool equipment area.

Six heat exchangers to heat and cool the clubhouse pool and spa.

Clubhouse pool prepped and ready for aggregate.

In addition to the pools and spas, we have begun our first phase of the renovations to Golf Course Maintenance.

Prepping the pad for the horticultural waste containers at the pump-house.

I would like to take the opportunity to thank our maintenance staff, Supervisor Joe Luft, Maintenance techs Jamie Watts, Jack Krontz, Ron Engelhart and Warren Burgess for all pitching in to make Heritage Palms what it is today. To those of you that faithfully read Between the Palms feel free to contact me anytime at extension 134 or my email address at pmcguire@hpgcc.com with suggestions or concerns. Thanks and have a great summer!

From The Golf ShopBob KellyDirector of Golfbkelly@hpgcc.com The summer is here and work is well under way on the Sabal golf course. We plan to be on the Royal golf course until mid-September when the project is completed. So far the participation has been great for the Wednesday 9 & Dine. Don’t forget this is great chance to get out and see your neighbors during the quiet summer months. This is also a great time to demo all of the golf equipment we have to offer from Taylor Made and Callaway. If we don’t have what you want in stock we can order it for you at the best price in town. We are now collecting association dues for the 2013-2014 league season. The MGA is $40, the WGA-18 is $42, and the WGA-9 is $35. In an effort to consolidate your HP and northern club golf handicaps we are still in process of collecting your northern club information. Please e-mail your club name, golf association name, and network ID number to Andy at avertacnik@pga.com. I hope everyone is having a great summer at home up north, traveling the globe, or here enjoying the peace and quiet of HP.

Do You Know the Rules?By Dave Kraftdkraft_sr@ yahoo.com During your round of golf you encounter a five minute rain storm. When the rain stops you continue your round. A few holes later your ball lies just off the putting green and casual water on the green intervenes between the ball and the hole. Are you entitled to relief from this casual water? No. In addition, Rule 13-2 prohibits a player from removing casual water from the line of play. Note: If your ball was on the green and the casual water was on your line of your putt you would be able to take the nearest point of relief which may be off the green. The key here is in order to get relief from casual water on the green your ball must be on the green.

The Inside ScoopBy Brian MendezFood & Beverage Directorbmendez@hpgcc.com Rainy season is upon us! Our dining room hours have changed:• Sunday and Monday – CLOSED• Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday – 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Kitchen Closes at 3:00 p.m.• Wednesday and Friday – 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. – Kitchen Closes at 8:00 p.m. We are offering nightly dinner specials on Wednesday and Friday evenings starting at 5:00 p.m. Please look at the board outside the Pro Shop to verify dining hours. We have also started selling freshly baked pies. A twenty-four hour notice is required. If you buy three pies you get the fourth one free! The prices have been reduced. Check the Clubhouse lobby for an order form. Music is now at the Clubhouse. Ron Rutz will be performing Friday, July 12th from 6:30-9:30. We also have two more member events this summer; July 26th will be a Sock Hop and September 20th will be Sports Night. Please check with the Clubhouse for details. Summer Tiki bar hours:• Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday – CLOSED• Friday 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.–- Kitchen Closes at 8:00 p.m.• Saturday, Sunday and Monday 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. – Kitchen Closes at 6:00 p.m.

First step in this process will be to relocate the horticultural waste to the pump-house opening up valuable space for the operation to grow and expand in an effort to keep the golf courses looking and playing in tip-top condition.

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