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Golden Acres R. O. Association, Inc. 2015-2016 President Ray Lamoureux

Vice President Ron Tasior

Treasurer Don Webb

Secretary Judith Fitzpatrick

Director Joe Lemon

Director Clyde (Skip) Delf

Director Frank St. Peter

Property Manager Loey Antonucci, LCAM Community Association Manager, PMI

Golden Acres Recreation Committee 2015-2016 Chairperson Ron Short

Vice Chairperson Wayne Bettridge

Treasurer Bob Mickle

Secretary Barb Cox

Sub Committee Theresa Quinn

Sub Committee Nadine Templeton

Sub Committee Sue Bailey

Bingo Committee Nadine Templeton, Marilyn McKay, Paula Bunevith

Fun Shuffle Charles Nadjiwon

Progressive Cards Eleanor and Gerald Saunders

Golf Ron Tasior and Ed Richtmyer

Bowling Norma Miller

Health and Welfare Jean Binette

Indoor Exercise Belinda Sezbenski

Newsletter Editor Sue Bailey

Pool Exercise Marlene Scott and Nancy Baker

Shuffleboard Norm Sanford

Line Dance Dorothy Smith

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Calendar details for July

Sun: July 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th

6:30 pm Cards.

Mon: July 13th: Luncheon at Ozona Blue 3 pm (signup at clubhouse)

Wed: July 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th

9 am Coffee

7 pm Under the Stars Fun Shuffle (See Skip & Donna Delf)

July 1st: Annual Summer Picnic at Noon

Thu: July 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th

6:30 pm Dominos

Fri: July 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st

1-3 pm Cards

Sat: July 18th: 9 am Waffle-Eggs-Sausage Breakfast $2

Weekly Repeats for July **Check out the calendar on the last page of this eNewsletter**

Sun July 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th

6:30 pm Cards.

Wed July 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th

9 am Coffee

7 pm Under the Stars Fun Shuffle (See Skip & Donna Delf)

Thu July 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th

6:30 pm Dominos

Fri July 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st

1-3 pm Cards

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President’s Report By Ray Lamoureux

All is quiet in Golden Acres from the last report from the

office. The park is planning a fourth of July cookout. We still have

79 residences living in Golden Acres year around. That a slight

increase over past years.

The fencing repairs on fourth street fence have not been

completed as of this writing. I hope to have it completed in the near

future. The fence repairs are due to tree removals and to box in other

trees so the fence will be continuous.

The water bill from May is still improving over the same time frame as last year. We

have had just one water leak in the last couple of months. Robert keeps an eye out for water leaks

and tries to make sure they are fixed as soon as possible.

We still have only one unit left for sale as of this writing. There are a couple of units that

are in probate but we don’t know at this time what their status will be after the probate is

completed. Two new manufactured homes are going in over the summer. It is good to see new

units replacing some of the old ones that are in bad shape.

We contacted an engineer in the state about our flooding issue on Third Avenue. He

informed us that we have to hire an engineer first before he would look at our problem with the

flooding. So everything is on hold till the board can decide our next move.

The board hopes everyone made it home safe.

From the Editor’s Desk By Sue Bailey suebail@tampabay.rr.com

Happy Canada Day on July 1st to all our Canadian

Counterparts! Happy Independence Day on July 4th to all our USA

residents! I hope everyone is enjoying their summer. Things are

quiet here at Golden Acres, but we're looking forward to our annual

Summer Picnic to be held at the Clubhouse on July 1st, after all

July is National Picnic Month!

Fraser Muir provided a very interesting article on the 70th

Anniversary of the liberation of the Netherlands. Hats off to Fraser!

There is also an article from Pinellas County regarding the

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household / electronics / chemicals mobile collection that will be held monthly. We will no

longer have to search for a drop-off location.

I am very impressed and excited about all of the Summer Activities that are scheduled for

the summer months. Read all about them in this issue of the Newsletter!

The month of July is named to honor Julius Caesar during the Julian Calendar reform. It

is considered the warmest month of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. July's birth flowers are

the Larkspur or the Water Lily. The birthstone is ruby which symbolizes contentment.

Have a joyous and plentiful summer wherever your journey takes you.

Until next time,

May God bless and keep you well and safe…

Notes from the Office By Jo Ellen Bryant

Summer Time is here at Golden Acres. It’s mildly hot

at 89 degrees before noon (but just wait until August when we

can say “bloody hot”), and almost every afternoon we have

those heavy showers which keep our trees and shrubs looking

green. It plays havoc on driving, but usually one can wait it out.

Things have been going very smoothly, it’s actually a

bit scary. It’s June and we’ve only had one minor water leak,

vendors are actually checking in at the office, and visitors too.

The pool really needs some company and is extremely quiet.

Perhaps late evening there is some activity. Don’t forget, it’s a

great way to cool off and get some exercise!

Sue and I are working on the Directory to be distributed

when you return to the park in the fall and early 2016.

Our mowing service is here promptly on Wednesdays, and I’ve not heard of a single

complaint, in fact only compliments. They are aware, courteous, and are doing a great job.

Our summertime coffee hour has a nice following and have a picnic planned for July 1st.

Signup is requested in the clubhouse.

This is an organizational period at the office, updating forms, cleaning out old files, and

still meeting folks who want to see the park or rent. If you are not able to be here in the winter

do consider renting as an option. There is a form on our web site for you and your renter to sign.

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You then mail it to the office. We have a list of folks who would love to be here in the winter

just waiting for a place.

Our credit check for Canadians has changed. Our current Tenant Check Company now

does Canadian Credit checks, so any new buyers will fill out our credit form just as those in the

US do.

We would like to recognize and thank Ron Porter (Lot 80) for keeping such an updated

and well organized inventory list for the workshop. This is done every year so that we can keep

track of all the items in the shop and also determine what needs replacement or repair. Currently

there are several missing items, and if you should know of their whereabouts or have borrowed

these items, kindly return them to the workshop. Missing items: file, 2ft level, pry bar, step

stool.

Did you all know that there is a fabulous Armed Forces Museum in Largo? It is an

amazing place with exhibits from all the Military Services displayed with all the wars

represented. You must visit it upon your return. Visit the web site:

http://armedforcesmuseum.com/ The Museum is an enormous warehouse in an unsuspecting

location off Ulmerton Road. It’s so big that during the summer they have a fun ride once a month

through the facility for kids and adults. Check out the web site for their schedule. It’s very well

organized and a treat to visit.

Enjoy your summer, stay well, appreciate the company of your families and friends, and

be safe on your vacations. We do miss those of you who are away, truly.

Celebrating 70th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands By Fraser Muir

I was one of the 60 Canadian Veterans of WW 2 that attended the 70th Anniversary of the

Liberation of the Netherlands. We were flown over on a Royal Canadian Air Force Air Bus that

requires anyone over 80 years old to have a Care Giver, so Joan came as mine.

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Our daughter, Sheona, made the trip

as well. She recently purchased Unit

#17 in Golden Acres.

We were treated like Royalty as the Dutch have never forgotten us Canadians who liberated

them. We were there for 10 Days, took part in two parades, several Ceremonies, four Cemeteries,

and two Concentration Camps.

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Household / Electronics / Chemicals Mobile Collection Free for Pinellas County Residents

North County Satellite Site for HEC3: 29582 U.S. 19N.

Think you missed the north county mobile collections? Beginning mid2015, north county

residents can drop off hazardous electronics and chemicals monthly at the North County Satellite

Site every fourth Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

What to Bring*

ELECTRONICS

Any device with a rechargeable battery, cell phones, computer towers/CPUs, drives (e.g. hard

drives, CD drives), monitors, smart phones, tablets, televisions.

CHEMICALS Automotive fluids, batteries (household or vehicle), cleaners, cooking oil, fertilizers, fluorescent

bulbs and other mercury containing devices, fuels (e.g. gasoline, kerosene), fungicides,

herbicides, insecticides, motor oil, paint (latex or oil), paint remover, paint thinner, pesticides,

pool chemicals, rechargeable batteries (button or vehicle), smoke detectors, solvents, wood

preservatives.

*Quantity limits apply; check website for residential guidelines.

What NOT to Bring

A/C units, alkaline batteries, appliances, biological/infectious waste, camcorders, CD players,

copiers, digital cameras, DVD players, empty paint cans, explosives, fax machines, fire

extinguishers, garbage, gas cylinders larger than one pound (e.g. propane tanks), GPS units,

marine depth finders, medicine, microwave ovens, pagers, portable players (e.g. MP3, iPod),

printers, printer/toner cartridges, radioactive waste, radios, stereo equipment, telephones, tires,

VCRs, video game players.

How to Package & Transport Chemicals

1. Do NOT mix chemicals together or place in dark plastic bags.

2. Keep products in original labeled containers if possible.

3. Place containers into cardboard boxes. Use crumpled newspaper in boxes to prevent breakage.

4. Place leaky containers in CLEAR plastic bags and transport in boxes with newspaper.

5. Put boxes in the trunk or in back of vehicle away from passengers.

6. Place individual batteries in separate plastic bags or cover terminals with heavy tape to prevent

short-circuits.

For more information on mobile collections or the permanent hazardous waste facility, contact

Pinellas County Solid Waste at (727) 464-7500 or visit www.pinellascounty.org/utilities.

FOR EVERYBODY'S SAFETY, PARTICIPANTS MUST BE IN A VEHICLE.

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Hello GA Friends By Roz Frabotta

Can it already be the end of May? Seems like just

yesterday it was mid April. It doesn't seem possible

that it's been six weeks since leaving "senior summer

camp" and reentry into the real world!

It's been a busy six weeks at that! Of course, baseball

season has been in full swing and there's nothing like

taking in a ball game. In spite of the fact that my Tribe

has gotten off to a horrible start! Had a great time at

my first home game even though we lost. Hopefully,

we'll

have better outcomes on my future games.

Paul O'Farrell Scholarship By Valerie O'Farrell

Paul O'Farrell (Unit 31) was unanimously voted by the Faculty at Middle Tennessee State

University to be honored in the Department of Geosciences with a scholarship in his name for

students studying Geosciences. Editor's Note: What an honor, congratulations Paul!

The Recreation Committee Report By Ron Short

There will be no recreation report for July, August and September. Please have a Safe, Happy

and Healthy Summer.

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Recreation Events for the Summer Residents By Donna Delf

We have come up with some new fun events for the Summer! Come join us. Everyone in the

park is invited. Signup sheets are on the bulletin board in the clubhouse for all events to come.

Wednesday night "Under the Stars Fun Shuffle at 7 pm (weather permitting). Come and learn to

play, it's fun. See Skip and Donna Delf (Unit 27) on 1st Street.

Annual Picnic on July 1st. All are invited and it's free! Music, fun and games. Hope to see you

there. See separate article for details.

Trip to Tarpon Springs on the Jolly Trolley in July. Time and date to be announced.

Waffle Breakfast on July 18th. See separate article for details.

Sunset Dolphin Cruise from Dunedin Marina in August. Time and date to be announced. Sign up

on the bulletin board.

More to come in September? If you have any ideas / suggestions, see Norma Miller (Unit 34) on

2nd Street or Donna Delf (Unit 27) on 1st Street of Marsha Baylor (Unit 196) on 4th Street.

Luncheon By Cathy Merriam & Mary Ann Zura

There will be a luncheon at Ozona Blue on Monday July 13th at 3 pm. The address is Ozona

Blue, 125 Orange St., Palm Harbor 34683. Signup sheet on the bulletin board in the clubhouse.

Waffle Breakfast By Bob & Rita Sheire

Golden Acres Residents save the date for a waffle breakfast on Saturday, July 18th at 9 am.

There will be waffles, eggs, sausage, and coffee for $2.00 per person. There is a signup sheet in

the clubhouse.

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Summer Picnic By Jo Ellen Bryant

July 1, 2015 - Wednesday Clubhouse

Save the Date

Food - Fun - Games

Come One - Come All

Shuffleboard By Donna & Skip Delf

We will be having Wednesday Night Under the Stars Fun Shuffle this summer at 7pm. It is a

good way to learn about the game, have fun, make new friends, share conversation and cheer.

Come out and try it. If you are interested see Skip and Donna Delf (Unit 27).

From the City of Dunedin

ATTENTION: Dunedin Solid Waste & Recycling

CURBSIDE SERVICE CUSTOMERS

SUMMER HOLIDAY SCHEDULE ~ 2015

***NO CHANGES IN THE REGULAR SERVICE SCHEDULE***

JULY: Independence Day - The 4th of July - Saturday - July 4, 2015

Solid Waste will provide garbage / yard waste / recycling collection services according to the

normal schedule.

SEPTEMBER: Labor Day - Monday - September 7, 2015

Solid Waste will provide garbage / yard waste / recycling collection services according to the

normal schedule.

Going on vacation for the holiday and nobody nearby to

set out the garbage & recycling carts for you?

Having company over the holiday that will generate excess waste?

Contact Solid Waste @ 727-298-3215 to make arrangements for your special circumstances.

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Soldiers to Remember

Please take a moment to offer a prayer of thanks and remembrance to all those who help to

protect our way of life. Keep them in your prayers until they return safely to their loved ones.

Jim Beulow (Navy Seal) friend of Ray and Mina Krumsieg, Lot #60

Adam Coburn, British army, serving in Afghanistan, nephew of Mildred and David Todd, Lot #2

Sgt. Justin T. Drescher (U.S.M.C.), serving in Afghanistan, grandson of Marie Looby, Lot #170

Sean Ebbeling, U.S. Marine, grandson of Bob McCluskey, Lot #220

Damien Fitzpatrick, USAF, grandson of Judith Fitzpatrick, Lot #87

Capt. Sean Fitzpatrick, Army, grandson of Judith Fitzpatrick, Lot #87

Michael Gerathy, USArmy, son-in-law of Debra and Steve Pollard, Lot #221

Master Sgt. John Grutzmacher (Air Force) nephew of Ray and Mina Krumsieg, Lot #60

Daniel Jones, US Navy, Grandson of Carol and Henry Diniz, Lot #25

Matthew Jones, US Navy, Grandson of Carol and Henry Diniz, Lot #25

Cpl. Justin Moore, Marines, deployed on Aircraft Carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt, Grandson of

Jim and Barb Hatfield, Lot #84.

“Scottie” – close friend of Mina and Ray Krumsieg, Lot #60

Brian J. Stanfa, USAF, grandson of Joe and Lois Stanfa, Lot #96.

Capt. Mark Stevens (Army) nephew of Joe Corbeil, Lot #160

Stanley Sweeny (Army) nephew of Ruth Marino, Lot #225

PFC lst Class John Wilson – (USMC) Iraq – grandson of Jean Key, Lot #138

So that we might get to know these courageous soldiers better, I would like to add their pictures

to this section. Please forward any photos to Sue Bailey suebail@tampabay.rr.com

For changes to the list of soldiers, please contact Sue Bailey suebail@tampabay.rr.com

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Birthdays and Anniversaries By Norma Moore

Golden Acres July Birthdays We want to mention all those who are celebrating this month and send them our very best

wishes.

Jesse Cunningham ………………… July 1

Rosalynne Frabotta ………………… July 2

Cyril Vavrek ………………… July 2

William Erickson ………………… July 2

Ann Devries ………………… July 3

Gerald Karnoski ………………… July 3

Rita Sheire ………………… July 4

Diane Hetu ………………… July 8

Timmie Strader ………………… July 8

Diane Thompson ………………… July 9

Richard Schau ………………… July 11

George Paddington ………………… July 12

Maria Wittenbols ………………… July 12

Robert Eckland ………………… July 13

Blaine Patry ………………….July 13

James Hatfield ………………… July 14

Karen Spooner ………………… July 15

Cheryl Taylor ………………… July 16

Anthony Trocola ………………… July 16

Richard Cooper ………………… July 18

Richard Sezbenski ………………… July 19

Gail Tasior ………………… July 19

Joseph Walker ………………… July 21

Christina Argona ………………… July 21

Mary Capone ………………… July 23

Anita Wood ………………… July 23

Dan Guggi ………………… July 24

Gilles Prescott ………………… July 24

Katherine Minck ………………… July 25

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Golden Acres July Anniversaries

Joseph and Donna Bramante ………….. July 1

Cliff and Jean Sykes ………….. July 4

Paul and Valerie O’Farrell ………….. July 5

Harry and Katherine Minck ………….. July 11

Norm and Barbara Sanford ………….. July 13

Henry and Carol Diniz ………….. July 16

Gary and Beverly Collins ………….. July 19

Ed and Jean Morin ………….. July 22

Arthur and Elaine Eckert ………….. July 23

Ron and Sylvia Porter ………….. July 30

Robert and Rita Sheire ………….. July 31

Wellness By Norma Miller

Claire Rivard (Unit 6) is currently at 1980 Sunset Point Rd. Room 207 Clearwater, FL 33765 if

you want to send a card or visit. Her phone number there is 727-443-1588 room 207 if you want

to call. Please keep Claire in your prayers.

Prayers for Joan Sprouse (Unit 102) as she transfers to a new Oncologist at Moffitt International.

She is also seeing a physical therapist in her home twice a week to try to build up more strength

in her legs.

Pray for Mina Krumsieg (Unit 60) as she is in a lot of pain from having shingles.

Also prayers for Marlene Petruney (Unit 137) as she is currently battling shingles.

Pray for the healing of John Cobb after his second surgery. He is doing very well.

Pray for Jack Heffernan (Unit 90), Mary and family. His melanoma is back and they need your

prayers.

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Golden Acres Committee Members 2015-2016 ____________________________________________________________

Architectural/Landscaping Ron Tasior - Bob Mickle

Common Areas Board of Directors

Community Liaison / Doug Collett - Kathy Eckland

Emergency Planning

Documents Ray Lamoureux - JoEllen Bryant – Judith Fitzpatrick

Finance Don Webb – Ray Lamoureux

Maintenance Joe Lemon

Records Board of Directors

Recreation Liaison Judy Fitzpatrick

Rules, Regulations and Policies Board of Directors

Inventory of Assets Jo Ellen Bryant - Robert Wheatley

Ron Porter - David Meriam

Summer Executive Committee Clyde (Skip) Delf – Bob Shiere

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July-15 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Summer Picnic 1 at Noon

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9:00 am Coffee 6:30 pm Dominos 1 - 3 pm Cards

Fun Shuffle 7pm

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6:30 pm Cards 9:00 am Coffee 6:30 pm Dominos 1 - 3 pm Cards

Fun Shuffle 7pm

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6:30 pm Cards Luncheon at Ozona Blue 3pm

9:00 am Coffee 6:30 pm Dominos 1 - 3 pm Cards Waffle Breakfast at 9 am $2 each

Fun Shuffle 7pm

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6:30 pm Cards

9:00 am Coffee 6:30 pm Dominos 1 - 3 pm Cards

Fun Shuffle 7pm

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6:30 pm Cards 9:00 am Coffee 6:30 pm Dominos 1 - 3 pm Cards

Fun Shuffle 7pm